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Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

There is a fine old Latin phrase which asserts that one should say nothing but good of the dead. But in order to say any thing at all about tke late General Assembly one is obliged to disregard it, as almost the only thing to be said in favor of that body is that it passed a smaller number of public acts than any of its predecessors for number of years. Its iniquity is about equally di- vided between the things actually &C., complished and those it failed to do. With the governor preaching economy the Assembly contrived to make rec- ord for extravaganza. With the House showing gratifying symptoms of honest purpose the Senate is clear from any such imputstion; presided over by an able and dignifed officer, the upper house was as guiltless of backbone as a sausage. The House, having for a speaker ono of the brightest young men in the state. passed, without seeing any harm in it, bill allowing wealthy New Britain corporation to flood half tho town of Pennington. The Assem- and as guiltless of ideas as kindergar- ten, and, last o: all, while the pulse of our nation was stirring with the impulse of new ideas and issues. it was left for the representative from Madison to m ake the patriotic speech of the ses. sion, while his colleagues were trying to get stationery enough to last them the rest of their lives. It was noble body, but we are glad it has passed away Shore Line Times.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
AMERICAN CATTLE ABROAD.
Evidence of the Quality and COndi- finn of American Reef.

Evidence of the Quality and Condi-
 tfon of American Beef.
 The American consul at Bristol. Eng land, states that that city is practically the only port in the kingdom besides London, Liverpool and Glasgow import ing United States and Canadian cattle. It has made the most perfect and mod ern arrangements for the accommoda- ton of this trade which may be expect ed to advance steadily, but without the great development the business has at- tained in the above named ports. The west of England is grazing country, fattening numbers of fine cattle, and the market for imported beef is neces- sarily limited. No better evidence of the quality and condition of our Ameri- can beef is needed than the fact that retail butchers in the heart of a fine beefmaking country, to avoid encoun- tering an ignorant prejudice and to gain slightly higher price, sell most of the American beef as English beef. It passes without comment or question and satisfies palates accustomed to the best. Expert local opinion here is to the effect that United States cattle are su- perior in quality to those from Canada, taking the average run of the season, and the difference is attributed to cli- mate.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Wanted the Title.

A correspondent of the Toronto Globe at Washington says that at a luncheon given to the Canadian commissioners the women present kept the menu cards and got the commissioners to write their names upon them, that they might have souvenir of the occasion. One woman saw with undisguised concern her card filling up with plain everyday names. She was astonished that Sir Wilfrid and the other Canadian knights signed their names without the prefix of Sir, but as she neared Lord Herschel she felt that things would be different, for was he not lord high chancellor of Englandf
 Her astonishment turned to dismay when the card again came back, this time with the single word Herschel "Herschel'' she said "Herschell Why doesn't he sign it Lord Herschelf' !" In vain it was explained to her that peers signed only their titles, and that 1t would be very bad form to put Lord before it. She had been bunkoed and knew 1t. In that souvenir today there Is no doubt footnote for the benefit of her friends, explaining that Herschel is lord, even though he doesn acknowl- edge it himself
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

MT J. E. Lilly, 8 prominent citizen of Hannibal. Mo, lately had wonder ful deliverance from a frightful death. In telling of it he says: s'I was taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs became harden ed. was so waek couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. T. ex- pected to soon die of consumption, when I heard of Dr Kings New Dis covery. One bottle gave great relief, continued to use it, and now am we'll and strong, I can't say too much in it's praise. This marvellous medicine is the surest and quickest cure in the world for all Throat and Lung trouble. Regular size 50 cents and $1.0O Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark's .,-ng store. Salisbury; G. E. Frink's aIhg store, Falls Village; every bottle guar. Antssdi
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
The Old and the New.

Editor Will w. Kirk of the New Ca naan Messenger replies to all the news paper men who have been trying to al- lure him from home and carries the idea that New Canaan is the only place in Connecticut. He sums up by saying "Only few people ever heard of New Haven. Where is old Canaan any way Is Sharon on the map? We have heard that Stamford is small station some where on the Consolidated system"
 We will lesve the other newspaper men, Rodemeyer, Marvin and Reyes to locate their own bailiwicks and we will proceed to reply in regard to "where is old Oanaan?" Gan it be possible that Editor Kirk does not read the dailies, and does not know that Canaan IS where the strangers from without try to satur- ate Church property with cider, but our people will not allow it? Does he not know that Canaan is where the bull put Macdonald to fight2 Where the Greek bandits rusticate? And where Rodemeyer, Marvin and Beckley were raised, and whore Reyes has soiourned? {?
 But to geographically locate our town for the New Canaan man let us quote Landlord Warner: ''Situated in the beautiful Housatonic river valley at the intersection of the Berkshire and Litch- field Hills; at the foot of majestic Ga naan mountain on whose summit peace fully reposes the beautiful Lake Wan gum-Aint that right?"
 Kirk says New Canaan has eleven trains day, but it takes AS hours to get out Of old Canaan. Not sol "Eleven trains day" We'll that's only few. We have twenty passenger trains that go north. south, east and west every day: while if you want to leave New Canaan on any of it's eleven trains you must always go in the same direction.
 Old Canaan had grsced the map of Connecticut over sixty years when New Canaan came into existence. The old town had railroad trains years before New Canaan was ever honored with 8 branch. "Eleven trains day." That's an old boast with us who have now twice that many.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

easea or US purden, ana tnen-anr unrn and he shut his teeth hard-would he rest thenf
 With what commingling of glad ness, remorse, expectancy and fear he mounted the terrace and stood at the door of the cottage where she lived. The evening sunlight was turning the waters of the lake into a sheen of glory and touched the leaves of the fading foliage into roseate beauty.
 Toward the south the leaves screen ing the lovers walk whispered softly together of secrets sweeter than those ever told, and the katydids called glad tidings to one another. The peace and the beauty of the sunset stole into his heart and softened it still more as 1t framed kind words for his lips to utter to her who had so suffered for him.
 Yet the door opened, and he was si- lent A slender, worn figure stood be- fore him. Mechanically he s$ook the hand of the woman and drew her out to the light. his voice unsteady in greet ing. "You welcome me, Jeanette f' For moment the fire of glad youth and passion shone in her tear faded eyes. 'I have come long distance to see you, my poor girl The story-I have it here-it must have different end ingp"
 ''The storyl" The light which had transhgured the tender face faded away. The slender form which had for mo- ment trembled and bent toward him as Al- 4 wooes them, stiffened and drew aside. "You forget" said the naughty voice, ''that it is only story, therefore un- true'
 And so was love laid away, and pride was the stone laid at the door of it's sepulcher. r.-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
CHAPINVILLE.

An addition is being built on the east side of the milk factory building by the R R. Go. which will make room for one more vat for water to cool the milk in and more room for milk cans.
 The towns men did not work the road from the highway to the depot this year as usual, and it needs to be worked.
 Jeremiah Bushnell has been having his dwelling house repaired. Has put bay window in on the south side.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
RVlLL

The glorlous Fourth of July was ush- cred in as usual by the ringing of bells and firing of cannon and torpedoes. A practice game of ball was played in the morning by the Salisbury and Lake vile mines, which pleased the many specta- tors. The game was played on the new base ball grounds back of the A Fl. Heaton & Go. store, which is very convenient location. Many people went to Millerton and Canaan to witness the festivities there, and came home we'll pleased.
 A large number of people were here spending the Fourth with their relatives and friends Among them Chas. Rudd and Ohas. Day of Yale College, and Mir and Mrs Holley Rudd of Hartford, and Chas. Perry and Miss Lamb of Water bury.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Deafae.. Can,s be Cured

oy local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by con. -stitutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an infiamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infiamed you have rumbling sound or i'm perfect hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed, Deafness Is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an infiamed condition of the mucuous sur faces.
 We will give one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that we cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
 F,J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists. 75 cents.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Silver Gray Foxes.

A new industry has been started in Maine It is the breeding and growing of silver gray foxes. It has been discoy- cred that out of each litter from red fox one to four of the young will be black or silver gray in color, and the reason why they are not more common is that the red fox dam kills the silver gray young unless closely watched But by removing and killing the red fox pups as soon as born the mother learns to admire the silver grays and will give them all the care required. MT. Max Levenseller has stocked an island near Monhegan with silver gray foxes of his own rearing. An association has been formed in Piscataquis county which will fence off quarter section of wood ed land and devote it altogether to growing the silver fox. By breeding from those properly colored the propor tion of silver gray foxes will be increas- ed While an ordinary red fox skin sells for only $1.50 one of the silver gray color Is easily worth S125 and is both scarce and in good demand at that price. The fox can be bred twice year if provided with food. Boston Culti- vator
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
THE STREET CALLED "BY AND BY."

The street called By and By" is smooth, And down a hill it windeth, .S. And he who starts it's crooked way .-ss3F Much cure for trouble findeth, ksSFt But at the entrance is a sign Here put away endeavor, For down the street called By and By You reach the house called 'Neverr" The house called HNever" stands below A grim and Rhastly tower, Whose broken windows, shattered roof And ruined turrets lower, While from the easement gaunt despair A warning shrieks forever: "Take heedl The street called By and By Leads to the house called 'Neveri'" What matter though the street be fair, And flowers tempt my straying, .. Though strife be hard and rest be sweet And easy the delaying, If at the end surely find
 That hope and I rpsst sever, When down the street called By and By" reach the house called "NeverY'
 Eva Lovett in Independent.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Grain-O Brings Relief

the coffee thinker. Coffee drinking is a habit that is universally indulged in and al most universally Injurious. Have you tried Grain-O? It Is almost like coffee but the effects are just opposite. Coffee upsets the stomach, ruins the digestion, effects the heart and disturbs the whole nervous system Grain-O tones up the stomach, aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. There is noth. ing but nourishment in Grain.O. It can't be otherwise. 15 and 25c. per package.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Place Memory.

There cannot be the least doubt that the "place memory" of animals and birds Is of remarkable strength. Take a horse over a long, peculiar and intri- cate road. Let him pass certain spot or corner with fear or suspicion, he will remember the exact locality on second journey. It is truism that horse or dog will find the way home with ease when man is quite at loss how to strike the correct course A hill pony which has had comparatively short ex- perience of the ground will steer It's way for home through the thickest mists A sagacious dog will make a wonderful journey home. At times he will supply gaps in his chart in most marvellous fashion, and reach his goal as if the journey were the most commonplace bit of travelling. It is probable that ami mals and birds have an intense and deli cate faculty for storing physical appear ances. There is reason to believe that air currents and temperature have play ed a primary part in guiding birds on far journeys. London Live Stock Jour- nal
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
LeQGt Notices.
nIsTRIoT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court

nIsTRIGT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, U July 8, 1899.
 Estate of Seth P. Crofut late of North Ca- naan in said District, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited h's administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered that the 18th day of July A. D. 1899, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate office in North Canaan be and the same is assigned for hearing on the al ow- ance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs lhe admin istrator to give public notice 10 all persons interested therein to appear and be heard thereon by publishing copy of this order In some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town where the deceased last dwelt five days before said day of hearing, and return make to this Court.
 Attest: DAVID O. WHIrrLEs KY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
BIsMARCK's IRON NERVE,

Was the result of his splendid health. Indomnitable will and tremendous en- ergy are not found where Stom ach, Liver. Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring. use Dr. Kings Dsv.r ms and InsE boS dsveoR ooRy every s at w. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. H. Clsrk's drug store Salisbury; C. E. Erink's drag store, Fallsvillage.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
VOLCANIC ERuPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rot life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils, Felens. Corns, Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by W. H. Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist, Salisbury; G. B Frink, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
s17.nOO For & Merino Ram.

In one respect the year 1898 didn't establish record, though most people thought it did. The sum of $5, 900 paid fora sheep last summer in England was not, as supposed, the highest on record. MT. Paget Toynbee writes to the Lon don Spectator that ten years ago he saw in the celebrated Carngham flock of Merino sheep In Victoria, Australia, a prize Msrino ram for which he had paid c3, 500, or nearly SIT, 500. However, let no one claim that even this is the rec srd price. for ysrhaps it isott
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
A Special Offer in White Lawn shirt Waists

All linen collar and cuffs collars detachable No doubt would value them at $Io for this while they last Sc
 White Lawn Wasts with tueks insertion alov Hamburg yoke made the latest styles for $ras and
 White Pique Waists very styles with insertion and Val Lace $I.oo, T.a5, IFS and each
 White Pique Skirts all this shapes $as and each.
 White Pique and
 Plain Crash Skirts for 7o 9S $Ias and IFS each.
 Crash Skirts trimmed with white blue braid IoS 2, and
 Ladies Percale Wrappers so 7s, $roo and each Ladies Swiss Jersey Summer Vests IaH, IS Io $ to | O each.
 Ladies' and Childrens Sun
 Childrens
 Ladies White Null and Net Ties from $2.oo each
 300 dog. yds Val Lace to $2
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

We offering the largest stock line seasonabe merchandise Over Shirt Waists tables waist this white black
 A coored waist in all sizes for
 A coored waist in all sizes for cooed waist worth 75c front trimmed with open work insertion one inch wide, price
 Fine Colored Lawn Waists worth Si for 7sc
 Fine Colored Lawn Waists, worth SI2s for $I each
 Pink and Blue Lawn Waists solid with eight ucks across the front and eight val lace between tu waist for Pink and Blue Lawn Waists solid colors with cluster of tucks across the front worth $a for each.
 Pink and Blue Lawn Waists, solid coos with white alover Ham burg yoke with white tuckng inches wide worth &. price $2 each
 complete line of cood Lawn and Percae Waists styles that defy competition at 5o S5c. ST. and
 eompee lime of Misses Shirt Waists i'm colors ssc
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

No one was injured in town the Fourth. As most Fourth of July acci- dents are the result of foolishness, this speaks we'll of the common sense of the community, and there was big oele- bration in the east end of the town too
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Cattle DfppinR.

Advices from Washington are to the effect that the bureau has not given up the idea that dipping will prevent Texas fever, but has simply concluded to carry the experiment further. It is practically admitted that no further dipping will be done with the present government formula while the cold weather lasts. The dip in use now is composed of lubri- eating oil, known as dynamo oil, from which the paraffin has been extracted. To this is added E per cent of sulphur to increase the efficiency of the solution. It Is reported that the government off, cials believe that dynamo oil and sul- phur is all right in warm weather, but is too severe on cattle in cold weather. Some experiments are now being con- ducted with inseed and lard oil l-Oma- ha Bee
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
THURSDAY. JULY 6, 1899.

Bradstreet's and Dun's annount e prosperity and good times here; and in dustrial conditions for first half of 1899 better than at any time during seven teen years.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
DIsTRIor OF CANAAN ss. Probate Court

DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN ss. Probate Court, U June 29, 1899.
 Estate of Justin Morse, late Of Canaan in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immed. fate payment to
 HARLAN P. MORSE, Executor,
 South CaaAan, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

And now the holidays are over until Thanksgiving is with Canaan folks-unless we except Harrington Fair. as Labor Day is no different here than every labor day spelled without capitals.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
a.hscripsien Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. F. Smith 5jul99 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1899. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- newal of their subscription win observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error O inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facie evi- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Pen For HornenhoetnR.

A pen used in shoeing and operating upon unmanageable horses has been de- vised by Danish veterinarian and re-
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
DANISH HoRsRsBoRINe PEN

ceives much favorable mention in Dan- ish agricultural papers. The accom- panying illustration is self explanatory.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

Iu old New England farmhouses. in addition to the regular front entrance, it was the custom 10 lave a second out. side door opening directly into the front parlor. A knock on this door usually meant that a bashful young nan was outside who wanted to call m tEe daughter of the family. Now that there are no more hashful young men sofa or chair is usually rolled against the bean door aud callers run 'he gauntlet of the family entrance.- Derby News.
 One.fourth of the coal used in the ,vt rld is mined bv American industry.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-08-19

A serious pest has appeared
within the last few years in the
cotton fields of the South. 1t is
spreading with great rspidity, and
threatens to ruin the industry, If
it cannot be successfully comba-
ted. The disease is q fungus
which attacks the roots, causing
the plant to wither and die. 1t is
most destructive in the vicinity of
Charleston s. c., and on the is
lands adjacent to the coast. The
Department of Agriculture has
appointed William A. Ortan, Q
botanical expert, to investigate the
matter, and it is hoped that a
practical way of eradicating the
pest will be devised.-Scienti6c
American.