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Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Connecticut Shad.

Connecticut river shad are caught from April 20 until June 20, and the height of the season will be reached this week. Most of the shad are caught from Essex to Haddam, 8 good many are caught at Cromwell, and men fish for them all along the river at Wethers- field, South Windsor and Hartford in that section, and some are caught in the Pennington river. There are SO many fisherman engaged in the industry that it is impossible to get good estimate of the amount of the catch in season oi the number of men who are employed. Owing to the high water and the cold weather the season is late this year.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
BORN.

MnLIs-At Millerton, N. r., May -, a son to MT and Mrs Clayton Mills. WEAvER-At Millerton, N. T., May -, son to MT and Mrs Harry Weaver. MERRMAN-At Lime Rock, May 19, 8 daughter to Mir and Mrs Robert Mer- riman.
 THALBRRG At Lime Rock. May 20, a son to Mir and Mrs Alex Thalberg. LAwRENcE-At West Norfolk, May 10, a daughter to MT and Mrs Nathaniel s. Lawrence.
 AUsTIN-At Winsted, May II, a son to Mir and Mrs George Austin.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
DIED

BUNNELL-At Waterbury, May Is, Mrs Julia Bunnell, aged S1. Burial at Canaan Valley, May 2l. DEMNa-At Stockbridge, Mass, May 2l, Marcus Deming, aged 50. WILSON At Hsrwinton Centre, May 22, Mary B. Wilson, daughter of Albert G. Wilson, aged 32. DoTY-At Lakeville, May 20. Harry Doty, aged 22.
 WAKEMAN-At Millerton, May 22, Orrin Wakeman, aged over eighty. DEARSa-At Ct. Burlington, May 2l, Marcus Dsaring, aged 60.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
FOR SALE.

A most desirable village residence at Falls Village, Conn, situated on Prospect street, railway station, churches, schools and library. Large two story house with base ment, IA rooms. good cellar, large lawn and shade trees, piazza on three sides, good well good cistern and good drainage, large barn carriage house, wood house, ice house, good garden and an excellent orchard. The house has recently been fitted up to accommodate two families If desired. For terms and full particulars, call on or address
 SAMUEL 0. BECKLEY, Executor. Post Office Address, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Hudson River Shad.

This is the greatest shsd season along the Hudson river known in twenty five years. Thousands are being caught daily between the Palisades and Haver- straw Bay. The river seems to be swsrming with shad. In Nyack and other places five cents js the ruling price for sshad.-Pawling Recorder,
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Those desiring to change their aaver- tisements for the next issue of the NEWS are requessed co send in their copy not later than next Monday, because the printers do not expect to work on Memorial Day.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BeDjamin's Up-to Date Repository is & sight worth going many miles 10 see, it is filled with all the good things on wheels at low prices.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Shot His Wife.

Louis Farrar, dangerous character and jail bird of Lee. Mass, shot his wife seriously and his brother slightly on Friday night last and escaped to the woods where he was caught. His trial will take place as soon as his wife is able to stand the fatigue of the trial.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 1t fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee e5-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. H. D. HuxPHKKr.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
FOR SALE.

One Ames steam engine, 25 horse power One two horse wagon, would make good milk wagon One one-horse lumber box wagon one carriage. All will be sold cheap as have no use for them.
 R, N. CocHRANE,
 West Cornwall, Ot.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
LOST.

Between Ashley Falls and Clayton a gol6 watch, IS k. old fashioned Waltham No. .60S6907 Reward of $5 will be paid for it's return to the Canaan jewelry store.
 EDwARD M. STEVENS.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
ANNOUNCEMENT,

J. f. Homan, boot and shoemaker, for many years in business at Ashley Falls, re- spectfully announces to the people of Canaan and vicinity that he has opened a shop in the first house east of Union depot at Canaan. Repairing skillfully and promptly done at reasonable prices.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
WANTED.

A competent woman for general house work.
 MRS. s. 0. BEcKLEY, Capaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Other hings

Are Collars, Neckwear, Belts, Skirt Supporters, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

 will be most delightful trip to say nothing of the eclipse. Any who are interested should communicate with James Allis, Torrington.
 The Litchfeld County Choral So ciety, composed of the best mus ical tai. ent of Norfolk and Winsted, which will render ''The Holy City" at the latter place on June 9th under direction of Prof. Paine of New Britain, has nearly reached the stage of perfection in tune and metre as result of the many re- hearsals. R. s. Frary went to New York city Monday to purchase con- cert grand Sohmer piano to be used ou that occasion. It is hoped that sufi cient interest will be taken locally to insure excursion rates and a special train to Canaan at the close of the con cert. The matter is being somewhat sgitated about town.
 There will be vaudeville enter tainment in Town Hall on Tuesday evening, given by local talent. Many of the features will be taken from the Assembly entertainments of the past winter and beside the musical features will include the twentieth century dance, Miss Owens in recitations, Je rome Roots Chinese dance, Rot Peirce's coon songs, Mrs Barnes in bel trip to Morrow, and John Beckley' cake walkers. New features will b. added to the program. Seats will sel at 25 and 35 cents. Ice cream will bt sold and the entertainment will be fol lowed by a social dance. Proceeds fo the beautifying of the new park. Seat on sale ct Collins.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Patchwork Farming.

l have in mind a farm where there
is one wide sweep Of grain, not even
fence, only tiny strip of ground left
implanted, to separate the wheat from
the rye. One large field contains the
corn crop. OF course, there are fields
for potatoes and for any other vegeta-
BILE that is raised in quantity, but there
are not half dozen patches. This Is
economy. There are no fences to oc-
eupy room and to be kept in order;
there is not so much time spent in 60
ing from one field to another, and the
conditions are of some value as to the
general appearance of the farm. Some
may say that the crops must be chang
ed from place to place; that potatoes
may yield well on one spot and fail en-
tirely in another, and SO on. These
objections may hold good to certain
extent. 1t may sometimes be desira-
BILE to change the crops, but this can
be done when necessary, and the farm
er is supposed soon to learn to adapt
shis crops to his soil. There Is no need
Of making a sort of landscape patch
work Of the farm.-Palmer Sweet in
exchange
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
The BasQurs.'

The difference between BasQues and
other Spaniards Is striking, not only
physically but mentally. The BasQues
are clean, quiet and business-like, not
profuse in their speech, and they stick
to a promise when this is once given.
Other Spaniards think them morose, as
they are people of few words, rather
peppery when contradicted unnecessarl-
ly and only for talking's sake, and they
will stand no nonsense. Whilst it is
the universal custom In the surround
ing Spanish provinces for every peas
ant, be it man, woman Or child, to greet
you with polite phrase, the, BasIues
pass by without any salutation. In
stead of profuse recognition when meet
ing former employer, and then, after
typical Spanish fashion, inquiring after
his own health and that Of every MEM
Der of his family. the Basques pass by
without word. the former business Is
over, but he has no objection to enter
into a new contract. Wherever there is
in typical Spanish town an inn or ho-
tel run by Basque, that house is the
one to make for; not only is it cleaner
and more orderly, but ten to one the
landlord will not mind going out of his
way to help his guest.-Dr. Gadow, in
Northern Spain. -Sss=
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Teaching Etiquette.

Madam" he began as the door
opened, Il am selling a new book on
Etiquette and Department
"Oh, you are" she responded, accord
ing to Pearson's Weekly. go down
there and clean the mud off your feet"
"Yes'm. AS was saying, ma'am,
am sell
"Take off your hat. Never address a
strange lady at her door without re-
moving your hat"
"Yes'm. Now, then, as 1 was say
ing"
"Take your hands out of your pock-
cts. No gentleman ever carries his
hands there"
"Yes'm. Now, ma'am, this work on
Throw away your pipe. If gentle
man uses tobacco he is careful not to
disgust others by the habit
"Yes'm. Now, in calling your atten-
ton to this valuable -"
"Wait. Put that dirty handkerchief
out Of sight and use less grease on your
hair in the future. Now you look a bit
decent. You have book on etiquette
and Department Very well, 1 don't
want it. 1 am only the servant girl.
Go up the steps to the front door and
talk with the lady of the house. She
called me a downright, outright. no.
dcubt-about-it idiot this morning, and
think the book you're selling Is just
what she requires"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Useful Palm Trees.

There are several kinds of palm trees
which flourish in Africa. One is the
date palm. The tree is very beautiful,
and when one knows the uses that the
natives make of it, it is question what
the people would do for food and shelter
iif the date palm did not grow there.
1t provides them with food equal to any
Of the grain foods with which we are IA
miliar 1t also provides them with
sugar, with wine, vinegar and oil
Their houses are built of 1t. and their
furniture is made of it, and the roofs
are thatched-that Is, covered-with its
leaves. They have learned to make pa
per of 1t, SO that the history of the
country such as it has, is written upon
it. In South America there is another
kind Of palm-the cocoanut palm. This
kind not only provides the South Sea
Islander with food, with timber for his
house, and wood for his furniture, and
thatching for his roof, but it also sup
plies him with dishes, for the nut of
the cocoanut Is his drinking cup. 1t
also provides with a drink, for the milk
Of the cocoanut, an American writer
tells us, is as cool as any hillside spriug,
and SO delicate as to be Incompatible
with any other drink furnished by na-
ture
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Sacred Flowers in India.

In the Hindu religion bright-colored
or fragrant flowers take a prominent
place as offerings to the gods, whilst
the leaves or flowers of other plants are
held sacred either for special historical
reasons, or for their fancied resemb-
lance to mythical objects. The list Of
flowers held sacred by the Hindoos
alone is an immensely long one. The
holiest flower in India is that of the
Kadamba tree, which is specially dedi-
Gated to the god Krishnu. The flower
Of the Pippul tree are venerated by the
Hindoos because the Diety Vishnu Is
supposed by them to have been born
amongst its branches. Other peculiari-
ly sacred flowers with this people are
those Of the Asoca, the Bakula, the
Mango, the Bella and the Kadamba.
The most celebrated sacred flower is the
Lotus. In India it was supposed to
spring from Vishnu, and in its unfold
ed blossom Brahma appeared; 1t was
also the attribute Of Ganga. In Egypt
1t was concentrated to Isis and Osiris,
and symboliZed the creation Of all
things from water, the rise Of the Nile,
and the return Of the sun.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
The Shortest Month.

Did you know that the month OF
September, In the calendars of En-
glish-speaking people, one year had
only nineteen days? 1t was made by
the change from the old style to the
new style in reckoning time. Pope
Gregory, you know, dropped ten days
from the calendar in 1852 to make civil
time and solar time agree, and fur.
ther ordained that the closing year Of q
century, instead Of being always a
leap-year, as IN the Julian calendar,
should be SO only when the number of
the year was divisible by 400.
Now, England did not adopt the
Gregorian calendar until 1852, and by
that time there was difference of
eleven days, instead of ten, between
that calendar and the Julian, the elev-
enth day having been dropped in the
year 100, which was not a leap-year
under the new rule. The English al
manacs for 1852, therefore, gave Sep
tember nineteen days instead of thirty,
thus making their time accord with
the Gregorian.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Sentenced to De tn Three Time.

Sentenced to De tn Three Times.
A famous criminal in Denmark has
had the unique experience of being sen
fenced to death three separate times.
Such is the lenity Of Danish law, or,
rather, the indisposition of the ruling
powers to proceed to extreme meas
ures, that this notorious person, before
he was tried for the third time on the
capital charge, had already been re-
prieved twice and relegated to prison
for a long term. 1t was in prison that
he committed his third offense in MUIR
dering one of his jailers. He began
his long career of crime al the age of
8, by setting fire to farm house. In
October, 1894, a criminal in Germany
was found guilty of the murder of two
women and attempts.to murder others.
Under the German law sentence is
passed for each crime, and the prison
er in this case was consequently twice
condemned to death ON the capital Of
fenses, and for the murderous assaults
to fifteen years. penal seryitude.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
To Grow watermelons.

This Is the way an Iowa correspond.
ent of Farm, Field and Fireside would
grow watermelons: Select a rich loan
sandy loan Is best-and dig holes six
feet each way, or in one long row, and
put a shovel of well rotted manure in
each hill, covering with two inches Of
dirt. Plant about dozen seeds in
each hill, covering one inch deep.
Plant from the 5th to the 10th Of May.
Soon after planting these, say five or six
days, plant hill between each two Of
the first ones. These will come up
about the time the bugs show up gen.
orally, and they will not touch the first
vines, but will destroy the second
planting. Should the bugs come early
and attack the first vines they are all
gone before the others are up.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03

face the sudden resolve and the plan to
effect it, you must not make me do it.
No, you will not, Pancho. Think of
Helena. Helena would not want you
to do that. She would want you to live
and be Parco." AS he pleaded for the
other mans life, he became fearful of
his own nerves.
Pancho had turned his face in the di-
rection of the little cemetery and the
people standing around the open grave.
Even at that distance his eyes were
fixed upon the coffin which was being
gradually lowered. To him came the
cadence Of the last notes Of the bells.
Suddenly he wheeled about and his
hands dropped from the rock above his
head upon which he had been resting.
"NaW!" he cried, as he made a motion
to sieze his gun.
The Mission bells were still, but the
shot from Howar1's gun reverberated
through the hills.-Argonaut.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Crystal island.

Crystal Island Is one of the small isles
of which such a large number are dot
ted about in the Pacific ocean. 1t re-
ceived its name on account of its being
one mass of beautiful crystallized car
Donate of lime. One of the most re-
markable features of the Pacific ocean.
and one that distinguishes it from every
other, Is the vast assemblage of small
islands with which, on the map, it ap.
pears to be crowded, particularly in the
portion situated between the tropics.
These islands are Of three distinct
forms-the coral, the crystal and the
volcanic. OF these, the, first formation
greatly predominates. but the largest Is
lands are Of the last description. OF
the crystal formation, Crystal Island IL
one of the few specimens known.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
WHEN YER CROWN OLD.

There's sadness stealin' o'er ye, i
When yer growin' old,
Th' don't pear SO much before ye,
When the world grows cold,
Yer a. standin' in tn evenin'
Where tn shades unfold,
When tn light O. day is leavin'
An yer growin' old.
Night is drawin' of curtain,
Sof' bell is tolled,
Things look sort of gray, uncertain,
Where tn shadows fold
TIL landscapes waverin' pictures
That are all unrolled,
When yer life is in tn twilight
An yer growin' old.
Like fire that's sort O. fadin'
When the ashes hold
But a sort O. ghostly shadin'
OF joy that's cold,
Like sweet song, but whose echo
May yer memory hold,
When the sunset gilds the hilltops,
An yer growin' old.
But the's light beyond tn hilltops,
When yer gray an cold,
Out beyond the crimson sunset,
There is dawn unrolled,
The's glow O promise beamin'
OF hopes that fold
Yer heart and bring it comfort
When yer growin' old.
Bismarck Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03

Regalia Of Knight OF the Garter.
A knight of the Garter dressed in
the regalia Is an imposing sight. He
wears a blue velvet mantle, with a
star embroidered on the left breast.
His trunk-hose, stockings and shoes
are white, his hood and surcoat GRIM
son The garter, of dark blue velvet
edged with gold and bearing the mot
to, "Honi soft qui NAL y pense," also
in gold, is buckled about the left leg,
below the knee. The heavy golden col
lar consists of twenty-six pieces, each
In the form of a garter, bearing the
motto, and from it hangs the George"
a badge which represents st. George
on horseback, encountering the dragon.
The '1esser George" Is a smaller badge
attached to blue ribbon, worn over
the left shoulder. The star of the Or
der consists Of eight points, within
which Is the cross of st. George en-
circled by the garter.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Feed for Horses.


When cut feed with corn and oats Is
fed to working horses it often happens
that the proportion of corn in the meal
is too large, causing the horse to get
off his feed, and possibly giving him
collie from inability to digest it. If the
corn meal produces no other bad effects,
1t is apt to make the horse take on fat
rather than build up the muscles, as it
needs to do for hard work. Some
wheat bran with a little wheat mid
dlings put in will remedy this. The
wheat middlings will counteract the
tendency of the bran to produce scours
and both are the natural compliments
of corn meal, which is mainly carbon
aceOus, and is, therefore, fattening,
rather than strength giving. The horses
especially like this mixture when cut
feed has been moistened with hot
water, thus partly soaking the ration
before it is fed to them. This hot water
on bran creates an aroma, Of which.
mixed with cut hay, horses are exceed
ingly fond, and the whole ration being
cooked is more easily digested.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Barn.bee's Unexpected Hit.

II. G. Barnabee Of the Bostonians
tells story about baby which made
the hit of the evening at certain per-
formance of Patience" in which he
took part. 'There was a young couple
up In the gallery" he says, 'and they
had the baby contingent along. My
thunderous tones repeating my lines,
Where the dust of an earthly to-day
is the earth of a dusty tomorrow
awakened the baby and 1t began to
cry loud and long. Then came my
lines, It's a little thing of my own.'
I made the most Of them and the house
caught on and yelled itself hoarse.'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03


Bees never attack when their stom
achs are filed with honey or other
liquid sweets. This is their normal
condition when swarming, and there
fore they are then harmless and also
when returning to their hives. Neither
do they attack when thoroughly fright
ened. We frighten bees by blowing
smoke among them or by rapping
rather violently on their hives. When
bees are alarmed in their hives BY
smoke or concussion, their first impulse
is to fill their honey bags from their
combs. Bees in hive that is constant
ly being raped against will in few
minutes rush boldly out from among
their combs into any empty skip or box
set over their place Of exit from the
hive.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Filled Cheese.

The question Of filled cheese has again
come to our attention through recent
prosecutions in England for selling
these goods contrary to law. Several
fines have already been imposed upon
offenders, and there seems to be a de-
terminned effort upon the part Of the
officers of the law to enforce strict ad-
herence to the provisions Of the act
which was framed to regulate the sale
Of imitation cheese. The law provides
that retailers shall advise their GUS
toners Of the character Of the article
sold, and they shall also wrap each
piece of cheese when delivered to pur-
chaser with a paper on which is print
ed distinctly the words margarine
Cheese"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
Poultry Feeding.

Those who want fat chickens or tur-
keys should remember that the only
way is to begin by feeding right from
the beginning. Do not trust to their
being able to pick up living in the
fields for the summer, and then fatten
in a few weeks before killing. If they
find enough to eat when running at
large they will eat but little or not at all
when they come up at night, but it
should be placed where they can get it
If they want it. Never let them go to
roost until they have had all they care
to eat of sound grain, and we prefer the
whole grain to any mash as the last
food Of the day. OF course those who
keep their fowl in yards do not need
this advice, but they need to feed at
regular hours and give as much as
they will eat at night.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-07-03
The Farm Tools.


Keep Farm Tools Sharp.-Too often
wanted for use, then much time is lost
in putting them in order. It has been
said that man can do as much in two
days with sharp tools as in three days
with dull ones. l know q man who
does a great deal of hard hoeing, who
thinks the continued use Of file makes
a difference Of nearly one-half in the
labor. So look after the condition Of
the hoes, spades, scythes, saws, chisels.
etc.; 1t will pay. A good grindstone
and plenty of files are among the best
of farm investments. The man who
prepares himself before the rush Of
spring work comes upon him will al
ways be ahead of his neighbor who de-
fers preparation until time to begin
spring work.
Grinding Tools.-All edge tools should
be held on the grindstone SO that the
action Of the stone will be at right an
giles to the plane Of the edge: in other
words, hold edge of tool square across
the stone. Ground In this manner, q
finer edge is set, the grinding is done
quicker, the tool holds an edge longer
and is less liable to become nicked. "A
grindstone should always run true, as
a tool can not be ground correctly on
one that revolves with an irregular mo-
ton. 1t is well to grind on edges of
stone to form a raised surface
Varnish for Tools.-Melt three ounces
of tallow with one ounce of resin and
strain while hot, as there may be
specks in the resin. With brush apply
thin coating to polish parts and 1t
will preserve them from rust for any
length Of time.