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Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
KENT.

Mrs O. R Camp of Canaan spent a part of last week with friends here.
 D. Darling of Falls Village is ip town.
 Charles Eaton returned Saturday from a months trip in the west.
 Miss Addie Lane is with her sister Mrs 0. Sprague at Shelton.
 MT and Mrs Justice of Stanfordville, N Y are at W. Barker's.
 Mrs Philander Payne has been strick- en with paralysis and is in feeble con- dition.
 Several from here attended ths con- ference of churches held at South Ca- naan Tuesday.
 Every body goes to Danbury Fair.
 Monday was lively day in our village. Every body turned out to town meeting. A few of the ladies gathered at the hall, spread lunch table within the circle and served sandwiches, cake, hot coffee, etc. to the voters. One of the attrac. tions of the day was the auction sale al l.. E Darling's bicycle store. The polls closed at o'clock and later the announcement that ''no" license wa carried by 20 majority was received wal exultation-and also with disappoint ment. The Democratic party carried the election of town officers. Select men, William Page, Charles T. Chase Jesse St. John. r.; Assessors, Dlnie Tobin, Don. O Peet, John R. Judd, r.. Collector of Town Taxes, Jsmss Tobiu Liesuss, Yes 1oe, No l2e.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
Ingalls, at College.

'It is interesting to note," says the Springfield Republican, that the late John J. Ingalls, came close to parallel Ing the experience of James Russell Lowell, who was rusticated before his class exit, and was not present at their graduation. As MT. Ingalls, himself stated the case;
 "I delivered a scath.ng review of the faculty of our college, taking as my subject Mummy Life," and l treated 1t In such a manner as to horrify my own mother, who had come to see me graduate, as we'll as the entire faculty. The college professors thought to head me of by revising my oratory and cut ting the heart out of 1t. But when l came to speak I added all they had omitted, and paid my respects to the faculty in some trenchant words of criticism. They debated for some time whether they should hold my diploma, but they said that my oration had so much wit and pith in 1t that, while 1t cut deeply, they admitted great part ,f 1t was true.'
 "The fact that this was forgiven shows that Williams college really had no Mummy Life,' and indeed, MT. h. gals never failed to express his reyer- ence for Mark Hopkins"
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
DROWNED IN A CISTERN.

About 2 o'clock last Thursday after noon Abigail Crandall. wife of T. Fenn Bigelow, either committed suicide or was accidentally drowned in the cistern at her residence about one mile east of this village. The circumstances are as follows: Mr Bigelow left his wife sitting in the house near a window while he went ip.o The front yard with Henry K. Prescott to gather some plums. They soon had occasion to go to the barn in the rear of the house to procure a lad der, and on passing the oistern were mortified to discover that the cover of the cistern had been removed and that Mrs Bigelow was in the water below. They immediately pulled her out of the water, but she was unconscious and ex- pired in about ten minutes Some children had been playing around the premises and it is not absolutely known whether they removed the cover of the cistern and that Mrs Bigelow accident ally fell into the water while attempting to replace the cover, or whether she committed suicide in moment of tenn porary insanity caused by tbree years of continued ill health. At all events it is a very ssd affair and Afr Bigelow and his children have the unlimited symps- thy of all who know them.
 Mrs Bigelow was the daughter of the late Elias Crandall. Her age was 62 years. She had been a member of the Congregational Church at East Canaan since 1852. but of late years her i'll health prevented her from attending church or any assembly of persons. She was married to Mir Bigelow a little over thirty years ago. Besides her hus- band she is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs G. Hallock of Goshen, Mrs W. J. Thomson of Springfield, Mass, Charles A. Bigelow of East Ca- naan, Conn.
 The funeral of Mrs Bigelow was at- tended at her late residence on Sunday at p. m. Her pastor, the Rev H. Ut. terwick, conducted the services. There was profusion of floral tributes from friends and neighbors. The interment WAS in the family lot at Hillside ceme- tsry in East Canaan. The bearers were D. O. Whittlesey, O. F. Roberts, E. l.. Roberts, H. K. Prescott.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
Genuine Charity.

There are strange instances some times of the truth of the saying that the poor are better to their kind than the rich. In one of the streets running out of Broadway in front of one of those big edifices which are half office and half factory building an old wom- an stations herself nightly and holds out tin cup for stray pennies.
 Occasionally she forgets herself and sits there long after the people In the building have gone home. This hap pened one night recently, and as the writer was passing long after o'clock be saw two lads coming along the de- serted street. One of them noticed the old crone and after passing retraced his steps and threw penny In the cup she held. There was no one to see his charitable act and no one to praise him. His clothing was ragged, and his condition betokened want almost as much as the individual who bene- ited by his generosity. It is not al- ways those with plenty of money who are the most lavish with 1t or who deny themselves the most readily. - New York Mall and Express.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
Death of J. J. Bailey.

MT Jerry J. Bailey died at Great Bar rington about 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning. Had he lived until the 24th of next month he would have reached the age of 78 years. His health had been gradually failing for two years or more, and he had been confined to his room since the middle of July. His funeral will be held at the Methodist church in Canaan on Friday at II a. m. Interment at Hillside cemetery in East Canaan.
 Mir Bailey's wife died at Great Bar rington, Aug. 2S. 1899 of heart disease after three weeks illness. Mir and Mrs Bailey were married Oct. 4, 1843 fifty seven years ago todsy) and they com- menoed housekeeping near the supper furnace at East Canaan. Twenty-four years of their married life were passed in this town, seven in Norfolk, Ave in Ashley Falls and twenty in Rockville.
 Mir Bailey is survived by two sisters, Miss Caroline Bailey of Norfolk and Mrs Maria Pritchard of Waterville. He is also survived by seven children, Mrs Mary Bradley of Great Harrington, Mass. Captain Lester J. Bailey of Port. land, Ore; Mrs Florence Root of Ca naan; Miss Ella J. Bailey of Great Bar rington; Charles Bailey of New Britain and Raymond G. Bailey of Boston.
 Mir Bailey united with the Methodist church when a young man and he ha,
 lived 8 consistent and useful Christian | life,
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

Miss Gertrude Jagger and Mrs D.. O. Stone of Chester are visiting rela- tives in town.
 J. l.. Bragg has built 24r24 addi- tion to his house at "The Naples. The rooms are rented for the winter.
 Mrs 0. H. Curtis of Bridgeport, who has been sojourning for thr se months at Twin Lakes, returned home Monday.
 The engagement of Mir K. E. E. Munson of Millerton, N. Y. to Miss Sadie O'Brien of Little Rest, N. Y. is announced.
 The annual county meeting of the auxiliary of the New Haven Branch of the W. B. M. will be held at Norfolk Oct. II, beginning at 10 o'clock.
 Mrs Daniel l.. Freeman left yester- day for months visit with friends in Bloomington and Griggsville, Ill. Mir Freeman accompanied her as far as Buffalo.
 -lu6f6 Wllk Do u ItOuto Oniou hhoOt- ing of the F. s. M. P. A. at New Mil ford, October 9th, at p. m. All milk producers in the Housatonio valley are urged to attend.
 Frank Smith moved his household goods to Winsted Monday where he has rented rooms in the "Winchester. !" Mrs. Jeannette Cady and children also re- moved to Winsted Monday, she having obtained employment there. Mir Cady will remain here for the present.
 Rev. M. R. Mills mother died at Macungie, Pa., last week. After the funeral Rev. and Mrs Mill proceeded to Lancaster, Pa., where they will remain awhile and will return to Canaan next week, stopping on the route at Bridge port, Conn.,, day or two.
 The schools in this village were given holiday last Thursday to enable the teachers and scholars to attend the Great Harrington fair. All improved the opportunity except the kindergar- ten department which preferred to re- main in session.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
DIED

WnLIAMs-In Manhattan, NY, Sept. 20, Miss Minnie A. Williams, aged about 49 years. formerly of Canaan. Conn.
 HALL-In this town, Sept. 2h. Moses Hall, aged S6 years. BAmEY-At Great Harrington, Oct. 2, Jerry J. Bailey. aged nearly 7S years. Funeral at Methodist church in Cs- nasn on Friday at II a. m. BIaELow In this town, Sept. 27, Abigail Crandall, wife of T. Fenn Bigslow. aged 62 years.
 PALMrR-At Clayton, Mass, Sept. 24, of paralysis, Elsie M. Palmer, widow of Martin 0. Palmer. aged 78 years. Interment at Millerton, N. r., Sept. 27.
 NoxoN-At Great Harrington, Mass, Oct. 9, John D. Noxon, aged 80. MAsoN-Suddenly at Great Harrington, Mass, ,,Oct l, Charles Mason, aged 67. ENNIS At St. Joseph's monastery, Win. sted, Oct. l, Rev Fra Pamphilus Ennis, O. F. M, the venerable and re- spected pastor of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church, aged 60 years.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
TOWN MEETING.

The annual town meeting of North Canaan was called to order Monday afternoon byTown Clerk Collin. John B. Reed was chosen chairman.
 It was voted to accept the selectmen's report. after clerical errors had been ex- plsined.
 Voted to lay d tax of fifteen mills to defray the expenses of the town for the ensuing year.
 Voted to accept the legacies of the late Mrs Irene J. Church of S1, 900 for the use of the Douglas Library and $500 for the purpose of caring for the lower cemetery, the town to pay 4 per cent interest for the money.
 The roads and bridges were left to the care of the selectmen who were in structed to expend sum not exceeding $2, 900 exclusive of work done under the "Good Roads" law.
 Voted to leave the care of the poor in in the hands of the sslectmen.
 The care of. and the appropriation for, schools WAS left to the school board.
 Voted that the treasurer be instruct ed to hereafter show in the town reports the increase or decrease of the town in- debtedness, and that the school commit tee and school board expenditures be itemized; also that in making up town reports the form used by the town of Canaan (Falls Village) be followed.
 The election of town officers showed a very close vote and honors evenly di vided as to offices. There were 315 bal lots cast for town officers, of which 102 were scratched ballots. The ticket ma jority was nine in favor of the Republi- cans. The vote on tho license question resulted 1e3 "No," l13 "Yes," g maiori- ty of 70 for no license. Mir Norton, MT Roberts and Mir Rhoades ran very close for the selectmen's offices, their vote be- ing 157. 1b4 and 151 respectively. The officers elected were:
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
POINTERS.
Read the registrars notice.

Read the registrars notice.
 Choice winter apples for sale. See adv.
 Don't fail to read the Assessors notice.
 A few choice bargains in pneumatics at Benismin's this month. See adv.
 A. l.. Clsrk's change of adv. this week tells an interesting story relative to fall goods. .....
 o. F. Hswley, in his change of adv. this week, tells a tale of fall goods galore.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
Cool and methodicaI.

A lawyer who worthily bears a dis tinguished name occupies an old fash toned mansion on the edge of New York. His sister, who lives with him, tells a laughable story, which Is re- ported In Harpers Round Table, Illus trating his coolness and love of method.
 Recently his sister tiptoed into his room some time after midnight and told him she thought burglars were in the house. The lawyer put on his dress ing gown and went down stairs.
 In the back hall he found a rough looking man trying to open door that led into the back yard. The burglar had unlocked the door and was pulling at 1t with all his might. The lawyer, seeing the robbers predicament. called to him:
 Tt does not open that way. you idiot 1t slides back"
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 4. 1900.
Local News.
REASONABLE REQUESTS.

REASONABLE REQUESTS.
 NEWS correspondents are respectfully requested to send their communications 70 a to reach this office on Monday. Remember that the NEWS is printed Wednesday afternoon and evening, and that some correspondence must be put in type Monday. If anything of special importance happens after Monday. send second letter or telephone the items.
 NEWS advertisers are respectfully re- questsd to send their copy for changes 70 e to reach this office on Monday. For reasons similar to those stated in the proceeding paragraph we cannot guarantee to change advertisements un- lees the copy reaches this office before Tuesday noon.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
The Hue Pencil.

"This," said the man who was show ing the visitors about the office of the metropolitan daily, "is the copy read ers' room. It Is the place where the matter sent in for publication is boiled down to the right dimensions"
 Doesn't that make 1t warmT gig gled one of the young women.
 'No," he replied. But the men who write the stuff get pretty hot over 1t sometimes" Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
A CARD.

We sincerely thank our friends and neigh bors for their kindness. their sympathy and aid, and for flowers contributed in our time of bereavement.
 T. F. BIoELow. O. A. BIaKLow. MR. AND MRS. G. HALLo0K, Ma AND MRS. W. J. THOMSON,
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

The largest department of its kind in the vicinity and still growing---that's a record won by handling only reliable goods. You will find everything de- sirable in our new stock of Fall and Winter Weights, the same brand so favorably known for their fit, comfort and wear ing qualities.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

Only one remedy in the world that will at once stop itchiness of the skin in any part of the body. Doan's Oint- ment. At any drug store, 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

PARMELKE-TAYLoR- Tariffville. Ct Oct. 8, W. B. Parmelee of Chspin. vile to Miss Jennie E Taylor of Tariff vile. They will reside in Ashley Falls after a short bridal tour. TRIPP Litchfeld, Sept %. by Rev. H. E. Small of Goshen, Harry P. Tripp of Goshen to Miss Grace Pierce of Litchfeld. SPNoKR-MoNKs- At Hartford, Sept. 27, at the St. James Episcopal church, Mir. Ira Spencer of Hartford to Miss Katherine Monks of Shef. field, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

wANTED-AOTIvE MAN OF GOOD CHAR old established manufacturing wholesale
 house. $500 year, sure pay. Honesty more than experience required. Our refer ence, any bank in any city. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manufsctur.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

A boon to travellers. Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. Cures dyssntery. diarrhoes, seasickness, nau- sea. Pleasant to take. Acts promptly.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
No, No! Not Tor spitei For Low

No, Noi Not Tar spitei For Love.
 When Lady Randolph Churchill went to England as a bride, she found a fierce rival and opponent in Mrs. West. Lady Randolph Churchill hit upon a fine scheme for revenge. She married Mrs. Vests son, who Is 24 years her junior, and she did 1t to spite her old riyal.-Atchison Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
NOTICE.

All persons liable to taxation in the town of North Canaan, Conn are hereby request ed to make written or printed lists of all their property liable to taxation in said town, and hand the same lists, perfected according to law, to either of the assessors on or be- fore the first day of November, 1900.
 G. s. FULLER, Assaasora
 VIII. FERGUSON, AsseSSors' North Canaan, Conn, Oct. 1, 1900.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
BOHN.
mARRIED.

CooS-At Chapinville, Oct. l, daugh-
 ter to Mir and Mrs James Coon.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

01000 Buys choice residence prop PTOOO erty on Main St., Canaan. 2OS0n Buys a tract of land conven- PZcoO iently situated for a summer home.
 2e500 Buys Hotel property in per PoooO feet repair. old established business. Large livery and one acre of land.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
Registrars Notice.

The Undersigned Kegistrars of Foters TOT the town of North Canaan, hereby give notice that they will be in session on Monday, October i5, 1900, at the town clerks office in said town from o'clock in the forenoon till o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of making list of those who are electors in said town and who will be entitled to vote at an electors meeting to be held on Tuesday, Nov ember 6, 1900, and for the purpose of receiy- ing the application of those who have never been made electors in said town and who claim that they are entitled to be made electors.
 SAMUEL A. EDDY, Registrars of
 JOHN G. BEcKLKY, Voters. North Canaan, October 2, 1900.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

Monarch over pain. Bnrns, cuts, sprains, stings. Instant relief. Dr. Thomas Electric Oil. At any drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

Our line is complete in every way. Impossible to describe them here. Visit our store and inspect the new styles.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
FOR SALE.

Choice winter apples.
 MRS. GEO. ADAM, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04

Last Thursday was a great day at the Great Burlington fair-the greatest ever, 1t is said, it being estimated that upwards of 25, 0C0 people were present It was also great day for Canaan. The morning train from Winsted brought with it three or four car loads of people packed like sardines, in two coaches. They immediately spread themselves all over town, invaded the stores. played ball in the street and in fact had the town been captured by an invading army it could not have been more com. pletely at the mercy of the invaders than it was with this host. An hour later and the train from the west de posited good sized addition to the crowd but it took the special train from the east to cap the climax. It contain ed six coaches packed full with an ex- cited conglomerstion of humanity of all shapes and sizes, color and nationality a pushing, shouting, crowding, hall crazed mob of people bound for the fair. They swarmed out of this train and rushed madly for the waiting spec ial on the Housatonie tracks, falling over each other and other obstacles 1T the way. There were mothers witl babies, cripples with staffs, lovesiol youths with lovelorn maidens-in fact typical fair crowd. They finally retired within the twenty-three coaches of tn, waiting regular and special trains ant the watching inhabitants breathed sigh of relief as the trains left. feeling that Ct. Harrington wss welcome to tn crowd.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-04
School Shoes
School Shoes for girls

We have shoes that look we'll and will wear well, specially adopted for school days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-30

DETROIT, Mich, August 29.-Belle
Isle was invaded to-day by the Pythian
army in full force. The Knights left
their encampment on the east boule-
ward at 10 O'Clock and marched across
the long bridge leading TO the island
park, and to the play ground commons
on the easterly side Of the island, where
the biennial inspection and review of
the uniformed rank was held. The
weather was clear, but a fresh north
westerly breeze blew down the river.
The long line moved in column of tours
down the boulevard, across the bridge
and through the drive ways of the
island.
After a deal of galloping about of
staff, brigade and regimental officers,
the inspection formation was COM
pleted, two long lines of troops being
stretched from one end to the other OF
the great field the brigade and regi-
mental officers grouped to the fore in
their appropriate places, the artillery
and cavalry on the left The inspection
proceeded, the major general and staff
moving down and up the long lines.
their approach saluted by officers,
Knights and numerous bands of music.
Gen. Carnahan then took station IN
center field. his army wheeled right
into company front and marched in re-
view in that formation. AS the head of
each brigade passed the commander-in-
chief, the brigadier generals and their
STATS fell out and joined the staff of
the major general, The entire com
mand of 5000 knight returned to camp
in good spirits and without special ia
tigue.
Sessions of the supreme lodge were
resumed to-day and some of the reports
of committees were heard.
The grand electrical and fireworks
parade of the Knights of Khorassan
tonight, the spectacular feature of
Pythian week resulted in a vast deal
of confusion. The police had made no
arrangements for clearing the streets
along the line of march. The pictur-
esquely clad Korassans We're obliged
to make their way through narrow
lanes opened through the crowd, and
much of the deliberately prepared hui
morous features were lost to a great
majority of the would-be spectators.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-30
AMATEUR NOTES.

The Vankeuren Singers defeated
the P. j. Gavins Tuesday afternoon on
the tunnel green in a we'll played game
by a score of 8 to I. The feature Of
the game was the heavy hitting of the
Vankeurens, Score by innings:
P. an J. Ne GaSins. .....:.S ! -
Batteries: For the Vankeurens, Mag
ers and Day; for the Gavins, Richards
ard Tucker.
The Vankeurens defeated The P. J..
Gavins again Wednesday afternoon on
the tunnel green by a score of &c to 10.
The feature CT the game was the heavy
hitting of the Vankeurens. Score by
innings;
p PaG j GaSins ID 81 i : 3 -
Batteries: For the Vankeurens.
Weitzel and Hull; for the Gavins Rich
ards and Tucker
The Al. Hibberds would like to
know if the j. ]. Slippners accept the
challenge for a game next Sunday af-
ternoon on the tunnel green.
The Charles Bauers will cross bats
with the Seabrighlts and Bows Sunday
afternoon on the tunnel green. and the
Spalding League ball is to be used.
The c. Stephens. of this city, would
like to hear from the Island Standards
and oeabright and Bows. or any other
team in or out of the city for a game
next Sunday. If accepted answer
through the Register.
The w. w Irwins challenge the
Gala Mitchell Brunswicks for game
Labor Day morning on the Terminal
grounds.
The w. w Irwins have signed a new
player, Polly Arms, better known as
Tommy Turner" for first base.
w. w. Irwins will cross bats with
the c. E. Franks, Of the Island, Sat
urday afternoon on the Terminal
grounds at 100 o'clock.
The Cupfoot Smashers would like to
hear from the Winder & Parkers for
a game next Saturday afternoon on the
tunnel green.
The Winder & Parkers win play the
Pink Carriers on tunnel green Sunday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-30

no responsibility for the administra.
ton Of China.
Mr.. Brodrick said he hoped it would
not be supposed that the government
was pusilanimous in this respect. Its
object was to maintain British inter-
ests. II was quite ready TO take its
share of the white mans burden, but
could not admit that the nature of that
burden should 6e dictated to ii by the
yellow man.
Here" the Morning Post observes,
lis where the difficulty of selecting
policy comes in. We cannot decamp
and leave the powers 20 settle the mat
ter between them"
The Chinese minister in London as
serts that he is in constant commune
cation with Ii Hung Chang, who is still
in Shanghai.
Dispatches received this morning
bring no later Pekin news. A Shang-
hal telegram says that Ii Hung Chang
has sent a memorial begging the En-
press Dowager to appoint Prince Ching.
General Yung Lu and the Yang Use
viceroys as joint peacemakers with him-
self.
1t is rumored at Shanghai that the
Japanese gained a great victory over
the Boxers and Chinese troops from
Pei Tsang and Iio 81 WI last Thurs
day at Teh Chou CD. The story says
that 1900 Chinese were killed, includ-
ing Prince Tuan, and that all the Chs
nese were driven back into Chi Lii