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Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
MORE ABOUT SCHOOLS.

We seem to be getting bit the more heat out of the Cornwall school ques- tion, so perhaps some more light vii be granted us.
 Between road making, schools and delegates, there seems. at any rate, to be quite boiling pot in that rural town. But in regard to educational &C., tivity, and no doubt it would apply to other towns, it reminds one that "the pot should not call the kettle black nor should "people that live in glass houses throw stones."
 All our voters have been in years past, so indifferent to the matter of educa- tion, and so careless as to the manage ment of schools, ths. it is no wonder that our school houses are "delapidat- ed" and that we do not have unani- nous voice for improvements. We be- lieve only one district in that town has had enterprise enough to build a new school house "since the year r. Un- der the old "deestrick" system anybody who could be pursuaded to take it, was put on as "committee man" and the other patriotic voters then washed their hands of the business for another year. The committee then hired 8 teacher who would board at his house, whether he lived near the school or mile away up steep hill. If the applicant sug- gested that she had right to choose her own boarding place she was made to understand that some other per son would get the place. Then green wood was supplied at big price for the teacher (D to make fires with. It was no matter whether the one selected could teach or govern-that was the least consideration; 1T speak that do know and testify that I have seen. '' Then during the time how many par ents ever visited the schools or took any pains to inform themselves as to their condition? The school-ho uses were usually dirty, the out houses in g disgusting condition. The visiting committee just kept within the law, visiting the schools at the beginning oi the term, and then on the last day, ol very near it.
 How much things have improved un' der the new management "this depo. nent sayeth not"but the very stirring. .uI shows signs of new life, and we believe better days are at hand. Let us give the children every chance to develop the powers within them for our towns and our country's good.
 The argument that a certain schoo house has held fifty or more pupils snd that an exceptional teacher could main tain order under these circumstances therefore, they can continue to bt crowded in there for several years long CT, reminds me of the story of the obliging landlord: It is related that { travelling man once found himself in ths hostelry of western town, and was no pleased with the lavatory accommoda tions thereof. "At least. landlord, said he s'give me clean towelr' "Yor get out, replied mine host, fifty peo pie have wiped on that towel today and not one complained before."
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
IT SAVED HIS LEG.

P. A. Danforth. of LaGrapge, Gs.. suffered inte nsely for six months with a frightful running sore on his leg, but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in ten days. For ulcers, wounds, burns, boils, pain or piles it's the best salve in the world Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by ". H. Camp. druggist, Canaan; c. H Clark. druggist, Salisbury; c E, Frink. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

The South African war has already cost price that staggers humanity, and
 it is high timefor intervention. It isa disgrace to the civilized nations of the world that they have permitted this terrible war to continue with it's horri- ble sufferings to men and dumb animals, and the plunging of countless happy homes into mourning. Foreign nations dare not protest, but in the name of humanity the United States should pro- test and say to England, "Halt! Hith- erto hast thou come. but here shall thy. proud army be stayed" -
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
The Boys "Friend."

A boy having been taken to task for violation of school rules, the principal, a woman, told him to ask his father to call at the school. Next day the boy appeared with a rather sesdy looking man whom he introduced as his fla ther. The head of the school and vis- itor had talk, and the latter prom ised to do all in his power to make the boy see the error of his ways. Some days later the boy was over heard saying to some of his compan- ions: q played a good joke on Miss Blank. I introduced a bum as me fa- ther, and she never caught on"
 Wasn't that man your fatherr ask ed one of the listeners.
 "Nope," was the answer. "He was me nd."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
IIOwtS THIsf

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- tons, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props, Toledo, O. Sold by druggists. price 76c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
OuA1IuvILLE.

Wm. Greenwood came up Saturday from Hew York to epend Sunday at his place hnrc.
 J. J. Norehouse is having two story bay window built on the front side of his house.
 Workmen have taken up the upper wall of Chapinville dam and put in large tile for waste water in the old mill race.
 Frank Bierce is building . slab cot tage on w. A Miles land on shore of lake for city people who want it finish. ed by June 1st.
 Mrs N. O. Scoville and family arrived ct their summer home in Chapinville Monday evening, May 14.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
BIsMARCK's IRON NERVE.

Was the result of his splendid health. Indomnitsble will and tremendous en- ergy are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring. use Dr. Kings new Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only % c. at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. H. Clsrk's drug store Salisbury {; G -E. Frink's drug store, FallsVillsge.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
His Shots.

Charley, dear," said young Mrs. Tor kins, q want you to be more careful about the use of firearms"
 "Why, haven't"-
 Charley, dear," she proceeded, with sweet severity, you mustn't try to deceive me. heard you telling yes terday about how you fell down on a long shot. If you must go in for such things, please get a gun that won't kick."-Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
A ProbabIe Result,

eff people were only compelled to practice what they preachr' sighed the theorist.
 What good would that dor' de- manded the practical man.
 "It would make the world better, wouldn't itP'
 "Oh, I don't know. I'm inclined to think that whatever changes we mo- ticed would be In the preaching rather than in the actice."-Chicago Post.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court

Estate of John Rodemeyer late of North Canaan in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of tho administrator for an order of sale of real estate, belonging to said estate and situated in said North Ca- naan. as per application on file more fully appears. it Is
 ORDERED. That said application be heard North Canaan in said District, on the 2ith day of Mag, A. D., 1900 at two o'clock in the afternoon. and the Court directs said ad- ministrator to give public notice to all per sons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, and he heard thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said Pro- ba District and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in said North Canaan five days before the said day of hear ing and return make to the Court.
 Attest: DAVID 0. WHITTLKsKY. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
A T A COURT OF PROBATE held at A sharon on the 14th day of May, 1900.
 prasAnt. William w Kninhf Indpa

A sharon on the I4th day of May, 1900.
 Present: William W. Knight. Judge,
 Estate of Michael l.. Barrett late of sharon in said District, deceased.
 Jacob 0 Liner Of sharon appeared in Court and moved that administration be granted upon the estate of the said deceased.
 THEREFORE ORDERED, That snid application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in sharon fin said district, on tho 23d day of May, A. D., 1900, at 10 o'clock forenoon and that said Jacob 0. Liner give public notice to all persons interested in said estate by advertising once in a weekly news paper having circulation in said Probate District, and by posting a copy of this order npon n public sgn post in the Town Of sharon, at least days before the day Of said hearing, 70 appear, If they see cause, at said time and place. and be heard relative thereto, and make return to the Court.
 Attest: WILLIAM W. KNIGHT, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
Due to Ignorance.

"He thinks he's famous"
 "Well, he never was much of man for acquiring knowledge"
 "What has that to do with itT'
 "Why, he probably never has con- suited the dictionary and learned the difference between fame and notori- "-Chicapo Post
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

"As nation, Americans don't sufi- ciently love their home life."
 "That's so; we had to go boarding because so many relatives loved our homo life better than they did their own"
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
Legdt Notices.
NOTICE.

Cemetery Association will be held at the Town Hall in the village of Canaan. town of North Canaan, on Saturday, May IS, 1900, at three o'clock p. m. All persons interested in the Lower Cemetery are requested to be present and participate in the organization North Canaan, Conn. May IA. 1900.
 A. l.. BARNES
 N. ". HARDENBERaH,
 J. H. RoRABAcK.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

The fight is over. Jeffles is too strong for Corbett and last Friday night 1t Coney Island the big fellow put Corbett to sleep in the 23d round.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

Fishermen in Holland kill all fish as soon as they are landed, while French fishermen, on the contrary, al low them to die of asphyxiation.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
THURSDAY, MAY IT. 1900.

A total eclipse of the sun will occur on May 28, beginning at about S.lO a. m. and lasting until about 10.45 8. m.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

Itching piles7 Never mind if physi- cians have failed to cure you. Try Doan's Ointment. No failure there. 50 cents, at any drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

Group instantly relieved. Dr Thom- ss' Eclectric Oil. perfectly safe, Never fails. At any druG store.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

Every family should have its house hold medicine chest-snd the fret bot. tie in it should he Dr Woods Norway Fine Syrup, Natures remedy for coughs and colds.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

There comes time when even the bachelor girl ceases to look for new wrinkles in life.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man clear head, ap active brain, . strong, vigorous body-mAkss him At for the battle of life,
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

There are no gutters in the streets of Cairo. A heavy rain consequently gives the eity the aspect of Venice,
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17

The joke about the horseless carriage is getting to be a chesnut-that is, 8 sort of horseless chesnut.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
nIsTRIoT OF CANAAN. ss. Probate Court. lJ May A I900

Estate of Henry Yale 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 seid time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 JpLrA A. YALx, Executrix.
 Hrntsvills, conH
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
ONE TRIAL
 

r EFT us set you right if
 our heading is mis- leading-This is not a A patent medicine ad. vertisement. It is a shoe ad- vertisement, but it is not all about our shoes. No. Some of it is about the other fellows .... A good many of the shoes you buy are not quite up to snuff. They don't wear as good as they look. Some people buy such shoes over and over again. One trial ought to convince them that the shoes are not worth the money they pay for them, but it doesn't.
 Different with our shoes. One trial eonvinces. One trial proves them 10 be the best shoes money ever bought. One trial makes permanent customer for us.
 Have you tried our shoes1
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
Ouhssrfpsasn Account.

The date on the celored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 6jul0l indicates that Mir Smith has paid fer his paper to July 5, 1901. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date or their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- nswal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed tc' indicate the proper credit, and in the evont o. an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims fer errors In these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed tc hnys been made, as tho Tt ceipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon Is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie owl asncs of its acceptance us correct.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-17
Horses, Wagons and Harness

have them that will suit all people, both for business and pleasure.
 The gentleman who wishes q good driving horse, fine harness and stylish (yet easyl wagon.
 The toamster and farmer who wish good reliable teams with wagons and harness to suit their work. will find l can please them. Gall and see for yourself. you will at least be pleased to look over the car of new wagons just received, and ny stable full of horses. For the boys who wish to trim their har- ness have procured very nice llre of red white and blue rings, colored tassels and lettered glass rosettes, at prices below tho lowest.
 have a few moro pairs of stable and out door blankets wish to close out at cost. My livery stable will be complete, as have nrst-class lot of horses and my wagons are nearly all new.
 C. A. ADAM, East Main St., --o- CANAAN, Cor \ Local telephone call, II . 4.
 Southern New England, 23 12.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-23

Bullet-proof shields for our soldiers
in South Africa have been strongly adj
vocated in view Of the serious loss Of
life that has occurred.
To ascertain precisely the penetrative
effectiveness of the modern rifle bullet
experiments were made recently at
Edinburgh, with the permission of Sir
T. Upton, on plate Of metal as used
in the Shamrock. The plate, a foot
square, was three-sixteenths of an
inch thick and four and a half pounds
In weight. The Lee-Metford bullets
at 100 yards went clean through, leav-
ing the marks of the growing. Placed
at an angle Of forty-four degrees the
plate was also pierced, the bullet being
greatly mushrOomed in its passage.
Penetration was also complete with
a $50 express rife, using a charge of
rifiite. The aluminium spllntered very
seriously and flew into little shreds.
The result of the experiments so far
proves that the stories from the front
as to bullets glancing or helmets con.
firms the idea Of experts that such bull
let's have lost their power through pre-
vious contact.-London. Daily Mail.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-23
No Wish TO lutrude.

Business Man-Show me some of
your soft black hats.
Hatter's Clerk Yes. sir. Here's a
line that will just suit you. Best quail
ity and latest style. Gentleman's hat.
What size?
Haven't you something wider in the
brim and little higher In the CROWN
"Yes. sir. That's the kind we sell to
Cinnamon"
Let me see some of them. please"
"Yes, sir, but I don't think they will
suit you at all. Nobody but China
man buys that sort of hat now. I've
sold 'em two dozen of that kind in the
last month"
THAT style just suits them, does itT'
Always"
Its what they ask for when they
come In, is IT."
Every time"
And you don't try to sell them any
other kind, do your"
You bet don't"
"Well, l guess Ill go to some other
store where they are as anxious to
please a white man rs they are TO
please a Chinaman. Good evening"
Chicago Tribune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-23
Humorist or DuIlard?

There is boy scholar in one OF the
downtown grammar schools, PhilaGel-
phia. who has set his teacher wonder
ing whether he is one OF the un-
sophisticated students of the age or
real humorist. At recent monthly
examination one of the questions In
physiology the pupils were called upon
to answer was: What is the patella,
or knee PAM" The answer of Young
Innocent, or joker, was as follows:
THE patellas or knee pants is trousers
which extend from the waist to the
knee. and were worn by grown up men
during George Washington's admins
tration. They are not worn by men
in the present time except bicycle rid
ers and men who play golf. but are
only worn by small boys. Every boy
Is glad when he is old enough to take
OF his patellas or knee pants and 90
into long pants, which extend from the
waist to the ankle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-23
Smallest Revolver Ever MADE.

Stephen NJ. Van Allen Of Jamaica, an
expert shot with rifle or revolver, has
received as gift the smallest revolyeu
.ver made. 1t is only an inch long and
s perfest in every detail. 1t is self
lcting and the chamber holds six car
ridges. The bullets are about the
size Of the head of large pin. The
cartridges possess sufficient power to
,end the bullets through q half-inch
Dine board. Mr.. Van Allen has tested
he little weapon aid found it accurate.
was given to him by q friend who
stained 1t abroad. New York Sun.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-23

NO." she replied simply.
Then l shall treasure this one" Il
said. Miss Lennox, here is lovely lit.
tie leaf-kiss it, will you"
She took the flower from his hands and
did as he requested.
Il did not think that might presume
SO much" he said. You are not angry
with me, Miss LennoxT
why should be angry"
But it is the first you have ever given"
he said; that makes it priceless"
Beatrix smiled and answered.:
Il think we had better so back to ev-
eryday life again, Mr.. Carew."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-23

What a sweet summer night!' said
Beltran. Tell me about the summer
nights on Loeb Narn."
They talked 80 happily, 80 easily, as
though they had known each other for
years. Beatrix forgot her shyness. She
only remembered how clever he was, how
like everything she had dreamed that was
noble and gifted in man. After a time
she asked him about his profession, and
be spoke of it to her in a simple frank
hearted fashion that delighted her. Once
she gathered a spray Of jasmine that lay
near her hand.
How beautiful the color Of that leaf
isr she said; and he bent over her to look
at it.
The fragrance from the scarlet rose in
her dress reached him. He could not ac-
count for the madness that seized him;
he bent his head and kissed the white
hand that held the spray of jasmine. She
did not rcbuke him: that appeared some
what strange to him. The little hand
tremblcd for a minute in his clasp, and
then lay still. He dared not trust him
self to speak; all the hot, passionate words
that seemed to surge from his heart to his
Ilp3 were uTlFeu UdCh ACiChticSSiyt ~
tempted, so sorely tempted was he to clasp
her in his arms for one moment. The
impulse was strong; he trembled as he re-
sisted it.
Just then there was a sound in the
room.
"Mamma is awake" said Beatrix.
He bent over her and whispered hur-
riedly:
"Tell me, when and where shall meet
sou again? Be kind to me. The time is
approaching when it will not be so easy
to see you."
1--WE shall be at the opera tomorrow
evening"" she said. You can come to
our box"
In another moment Lady Lennox drew
aside the white lace hangings and looked
out with a smile.
"What considerable children she said.
II ought to offer many apologies to you,
Mr.. Carew; but you are so kind that l
think l need not utter them"
They bnde each other cordial good
night; but, when Beltran said goodnight
to Beatrix, he did it with heightened
color. Miss Lennox stood quite silent!
the dark eyes did not meet his, bat her
little hand rested for a minute in his
warm grasp. If Lady Lennox bad been
one degree keener, that goodnight" must
have told its own story.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-23

from other girls, and loves you for your
self-unless she is willing to change her
state and splendor for such position as
you could give her"
He sat for some minutes in deep
thought, and then, with a wistful smile
that made her heart ache, he looked up
into his mothers face.
You understand the world and its ways
well-tell DE, would it be right or just,
noble or honorable, for me to ask her to
wait while l made a position? Ought l
10 seek her while such difference Of for
tune exists between us? We know that
peers and princes WOO her-that she might
be duchess or princessT
But il she loves you, Beltran"
fought to take advantage of her love
She is young and might mistake girls
fancy for love, and In the years to come
might reproach me and say that 1 had
not acted fairly. You know, mother, since
she called me q hero, have felt that /
could not make my life noble enough"
Poor Beltranv' said Mrs. Carew.
"Miss Lennox is very lovely and very
charming; but wish we had never seen
her, rather than she should have made
you unhappy, my son."
II would rather be made unhappy by
her than be beloved and blessed by an
other" he confessed. '"rhose who have
loved Beatrix Lennox can never seek a
lower or less noble love. That Italian
Prince de Ferros, have heard people
say, has attracted the notice Of half the
fine ladies in London. He never seems
to see any one except Beatrix Lennox.
will travel, mother-it is by far the most
honorable course"
"Yes, Beltran-go; absent yourself for
one year; and if when you return you find
her unmarried, pleased to see you, kind
and gentle as she is now, you may rest
assured she cares for you. In that case
WOO her with a contented mind. Your
love will perhaps make her happier than
her uncles gold could do. or course, il
she cares nothing for you, she will marry
the duke who seeks her so perseveringly.
Beltran sighed deeply.
81 will follow your advice, mother
will 90 at once. 1 will go to Athens-that
will surely be far enough away. / can
study the old Greek codes. 1t is better to
GO at once. / must not see her again; if
do. I cannot answer for myself. l should
he compelled, against my own instinct OF
what is right and honorable, to tell hel
how / love her-and l must not do it.
mother"
"No, my son, you must not" she re-
turned: you must make the sacrifice, and
make it at once. Is it too much to expect
from man like your"
No one but himself knew how much II
was or what it cost him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-23
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
United states Senators.

:. d McEnery, term expiring on the attn Oh
March, 1900.
Don Gallery, term expiring on the 41n u
March, 1901.
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