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Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
Prayer of a soubrette.

The people who live in stageland have the strangest ways. I sat in a box in one of the theaters one evening and I could see into the wings on the prompt" side of the stage. A comic opera was on, and I saw one of the leading women come and take her stand there in the wings, waiting for her cue. I could see her quite plainly, and watched her with curiosity, won- dering If she were not cold in the tights and thin gauge of her scant costume.
 The comedian began the long speech, the last word of which was to call her on. She bowed her head, her lips moved, and thrice she made the sign of the cross with devoutness which left no room for doubt that she was actually praying. An instant later she had frisked out on the stage with a laugh and dance step and a wink that was anything but pious. Nobody seeing her could have dreamed that just the moment before she was actually pray ing-praying for guidance in her work, praying for strength to succeed, as earnestly and with just as much faith and reverence as if she-well, as if she were anything In the world but a danc- Ing girl in q comic opera. sf--
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
CORN w ALL.

Easter services were held at the church on Sunday. The pulpit was handsomely decorated with ferns, pot ted plants etc., among which were sev- eral fine Easter lilies.
 John E. Calhoun and wife are spend ing few weeks at the Bermuda Islands.
 Mrs Levi Llppincott is visiting her parents MT and Mrs A. l.. Miner.
 Geo. H. Beers, wife and son have re- moved to Washington, Ct., where MT Beers will go into the undertaking bus mess.
 MT Bragdon has severed his connec- tion with the Cornwall school.
 Lewis Parsons of Kent was in town last week.
 We will endeavor within short time to correct some of the statements made by your West Cornwall correspondent in regard to the school situation in this town and show in the plain words of 'Backwoods Freeman" why the ma. lority voted as they did. Many of the best people in the village of West Corn wall regret that the article was ever published and disclaim the sentiments contained therin. We will try and show you that all the Ignorance, sel. fishness and stupidity" were not on the side of the majority and all that is good on the side of the minority. Admitting that Hon l. J. Nickerson, Judge Harri- son and Senator Smith are all good men and men who are looked up to in our town, there are others who may diff. fer from them in regard to some things, wbo have the good of the town at heart as much as they.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
EAST CANAAN.

The Easter services on Sunday morn- ing were we'll attended and passed off nicely. The children did we'll and the music was exceptionally good.
 The blacksmith shop was opened this week by new firm, Kegler and Chap man.
 Mrs M. N. Clark of Norfolk was a guest in town last week.
 Mrs Geo. Peet of Bridgeport called on friends last Monday.
 Charles Lewis is very low with con- sumption at Bion Stevens on College Hill. His death is expected daily. He is son of Mrs Philinda Lewls of East Canaan.
 Miss Catharine Curran was guest of Miss Clarinda Beebe over Sunday.
 School commenced at No. on Tues day. Miss Maloney teaches another term.
 The E. 0. c. Creamery is doing a rush. ing business. They are making five and six hundred pounds of butter daily. H. F. Morse is cream gathersr on the new route lately started from South Canaan and Huntsville.
 G. w. Bump has sold his crop of tobacco to Luther Case of Barkhamsted and it is being assorted at l. Bronson's 6.
 Miss Libbie Prescott is 2 guest of her brother, H. K. Prescott. ='
 Last Friday evening large party from this village took a straw ride to Weatogue and attended dance there.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
How Margarine Is Made.

Margarine was first prepared by NJ. Mege Mouries, says the London Lancet. In this process 1000 kilograms of ground fat from freshly slaughtered cattle is mixed with 300 kilograms of water, 1 kilogram of potassium carbonate and two sheep's or pigs stomachs cut into pieces and heated at 45 degrees c. by steam for two hours. The fat rises and, after being skinned, is run off and heated at from 30 to 40 degrees c. with 2 per cent of salt, the clear fat being then poured off from the sediment and cooled at from 20 to 25 degrees c. The granular solid prod uct is cut into pieces, packed into linen and exposed to hydraulic pressure at about 25 degrees O., with the produc- ton of a solid cake of stearin and a liquid oleomargarine, which is passed through cylinders and washed by a shower of water. Of the melted oleo- margarine 50 kilograms Is mixed with 25 liters of cows milk and 25 kilograms of water in which has ground mammary gland of the COW. Annotto is added and the whole churn- ed for about two hours and the product kneaded and washed.
 In the method employed in the Unit ed States, Austria and some parts of Germany pepsin is not added, the orig inal finely ground fat being subjected to a temperature below 50 degrees c. for some time. The oleomargarine Is mixed with sour milk and a small quantity of bicarbonate of soda and annotto and Is churned. After about 15 minutes it Is cooled In ice and then kneaded to eliminate the water, then returned with more sour milk and is ready for sale. In Holland the oleo- margarine Is melted at about 50 de- grees c. and Is mixed with the requisite amount of milk and of the best Kam- pen butter and earthnut (arachis) and other oils (cotton, palm, cocoanut, etc.) to lower the melting point to that of butter. The Kampen butter Is pre- pared specially for this manufacture from an unskimmed mixture of milk and cream and is preferred on account of its powerful flavor, which, though unpleasant alone, imparts a pleasant flavor to the margarine.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
sHEFElRLD.

Died at Fallston, Maryland, March 30 of pneumonia, George G. Curtiss, aged "A years. He was native and former ly resident of Sheffield.
 The Dennis Lee farm was sold at pub lie auction last Friday, April 13, Earle Lee of Corona, l.. I. being the purchas- CT, but his brother Seth Lee will remain on the place for the present
 Rev l.. O. H. Adams is returned by the New York Conference to the M. B. church here for the fifth year, and re- ceived pleasant welcome by his peo- pie and other friends.
 Miss Maggie M lllen. who has good position in a dressmaking establishment in New York city, after three months stay at her home here, returned on Monday to take up her work again.
 Charles Doten of Bridgeport, Ct. was in town last week guest at T. 0. Wick wires.
 Mrs Ellen Phelps of Winsted spent the Easter days with her sister, Mrs w.. H. Little.
 At meeting held Saturday evening by the Village Improvement Association it was voted to have large number of trees set through Main street this spring.
 Rolla Boardman, son of Dwight Boardman, who has been away from his home the past IA years-in Kansas City most of the time-has returned to stay permanently with his parents at the homestead farm on Boardman street
 Mss E. A. Burtch went to Simsbury, Ct. on Monday to attend the funeral ot her cousin.
 Malcolm Little of New Haven spent the Easter time at his home in this viii lage.
 Mrs Ellen Fitch who has been ill and confined to her bed for some weeks IS somewhat improved.
 The mask ball given last night by the dancing class was very enjoyable affair. The costumes were some ele- gant, some very fetching" and some ridiculous. All tended to make hap py affair. The music was by Baldwin 6 orchestra, snd the incognito dancers were directed by Dancing Teacher Beckley and Floor Manager Cook. Very nice refreshments were provided by the ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
HUN rSVILLE and SOUTH AMMAN

Mrs Geo. H. Brown of Winsted was a guest at the home of Mir and Mrs N. J. Dean over Sunday.
 Mrs Henry Yale is seriously Ill at her home in this place. Her sister, Miss Rhoda Reed, and her daughter, Mrs Cbas Lucas, are caring for her.
 Frank Lucas is also on the sick list
 The closing exercises of the school in this place for the winter term took place last Friday, 18th. The children acquitted themselves fuely in a short program, when gifts and prizes were awarded. The pupils have made fine pro- gress in spite of much sickness among them through the winter
 Chas. Hurley has moved from the Barrack into J. H. Hake's tenement house.
 After year and half spent in tray el, mostly through California, John Chattleton has returned to his home in this place. He was delighted with Cal ifornia generally, but prefers Connecti- cut for home. He will locate in Winsted shortly.
 Mrs Maria Fields has slightly im- proved from her recent serious illness
 Henry Yale, over 70 years of age, suffered paralytic shock on Tuesday morning and died on Wednesday morn ing without regaining consciousness.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
Prepotent Power.

The one thing that Is absolutely es- sential in dairy stock blood Is pre- potent power to create in progeny mammary capacity that shall be great in proportion to the other anatomical and physiological developments of the animal. If the farmer is going to feed a broad ration to his cows, a consider ably greater development Of frame and muscle may be allowable in his breed ing stock than if narrow, well bal anced ration Is to be fed, but even if the farmer Is not going to feed a ra- ton that will entirely utilize the pow CTS of such mammary development and also the demands of the general system still If the large maminary de- velopment Is present that mass of tis- sues will attract to itself and turn to account its due proportion of all of the blood manufactured by the cow.- Dr. Kitchen in Hoard's Dairyman.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
Cooking Food For Covs.

There is no advantage in cooking or steaming food for cows in the sense of changing the character of the food by heat as is done in domestic cooking Corn fodder and similar food will be more readily eaten by cows if it is softened by moisture, and steaming Is often a convenient way of doing this. The grain should be fed uncooked or the op fodder moistened by steaming or Stherwise. Cottonseed meal Is pref erdtS>e to oil meal for cows on account of fs lower cost. Both should be fed in moderation, the cottonseed because 1t is somewhat feverish and constipat- ing and the oil meal because it Is laxa- tive and tends also to make soft, oily butter.-Country Gentleman.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
LAM HVILLE

The Easter Sunday being beautiful sunny day. brought out large congrega- tions at the M. E. church, St. Msry's Catholic church, and the people that usually worship at the Congreg ational and Episcopal churches in Salisbury. The sermons, music and floral displays were grand and brought forth the ad- miration of the worshipers. the house with illness.
 Capt. Wm. Bartle of Ore Hill is quite sick with severe cold.
 Mir Theodore Wachter of Riverton was here last Saturday and visited the J. NJ. Miller family,
 Among the many persons that were home to spend their Easter vacation were Chas. Rudd. Chas. Day and Clsr- ence Cook of Yale college, Wm. Perry Jr., of New York city, and Chas. Perry of Waterbury.
 Mrs Charles Millspaugh and son Harry drove to Bulls Bridge last Satur- day and spent Easter with Mrs Flora Millspaugh, mother of Chas. Mills paugh.
 Mrs Thos Heaton of Ashley Falls and her daughter Catherine of Brook lyn, N. Y., were here Friday and Satur- day, visiting Mir and Mrs A. Fl. Heaton and their many friends in the village.
 Smith Cleaveland is quite sick with eyrisipelas.
 The dime sociable at Abram Martins last week Wednesday was we'll patron izsd and much enjoyed.
 Last Thursday evening, Ina Savoy, aged years, died from the effects of burns received some days previous while playing near bonfire. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the M E church.
 It is reported that MT Clark of Litchfeld will take position as princi- pal of the schools at Lakeville next sea- son in place of Mir Marvin who recently resigned,
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19

DUTCH BKLTED BULL DUKE OF RALPH. some claim three-as to fix its name and secure recognition as a breed. What are known in Holland as ''Laken- feld' cattle axe called Dutch Belted in this country.
 The animals of this breed are all jet black, with a broad band or belt of pure white encircling the body. This belt or blanket differs in width, but rarely reaches so far forward as the shoulder blade or back to the hips. On cows the fore part of the udder Is usu- ally included. No white Is admissible elsewhere on the body and no black within the white zone. In general con formation the cattle are of the dairy type, although not to such a degree as some others.
 They are docile beasts and fairly hardy and vigorous in growth and ac- ton. In size they rank with the Ayr shire, although perhaps somewhat less blocky and with longer legs Individ- uals are larger In frame, but not often heavier. This breed is not numerous either in Europe or America. A few specimens were brought to the United States in 1888, and for a long time there were more to be found in the fla nous dairying county of Orange, N. Y., than in all other parts of the country combined. They have become more scattered during recent years, and the interests of the breed are represented by the Dutch Belted Cattle association of America. AS milk producers these belted cows seem to give good satisfac- ton, although the milk is not above the average in quality. The claim of a leading breeder is that these cattle are "deep milkers, practical, profitable, thrifty and picturesque in the extreme when seen as a herd at pasture"
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
NORFOLk.

Mrs Charles Spofford of New York arrived in town Monday evening for a few days.
 Miss Harriet Moseley of New Haven has been the guest of friends for several days.
 Rev MT Stearns left town Sunday to attend the funeral of Prof Churchill, Andover, Mass.
 Miss Lila Johnson, Miss Aura Beardsley and Librarian Corbin spent Tuesday in Hartford.
 Miss Isabella Eldridge has been ap- pointed delegate from Connecticut to the National Convention of the Colonial Danes which is to be held at Washing ton, D. 0.
 The Norfolk Glee Club and the Chor- al Union of Winsted, will hold combi. nation rehearsal at Winsted on the evening of the 25th of April These two musical organizations plan to give the "Holy City" in Winsted June 9th.
 The decorations at the Congregation al church Easter were the most elabor- ate and beautiful that have ever been provided. The flowers including the Easter lilies were grown in the Misses EldridRe's greenhouse.
 The republican caucus was held at the town hall last evening. At the present writing we are unable to say which faction was victorious. but believe Warner delegates were elected.
 Geo. A. Marvin returned to the Yale Law school this afternoon.
 O. M. Hallock is seriously ill at his home in North Goshen. Mir Hallock's wife, son and daughter, Mrs William Lawrence, are also reported very ill.
 Rev MT Stearns will take bis vacation during the next four weeks.
 Miss Mary Eldridge Swift of Detroit, Mich., arrived in town Tuesday after noon, andy will he the guest of the Misses E!dridge for few days.
 About fifty of the young people en- joyed dance at the Eldridge Gymnas- ium Tuesday evening, Mrs A. F. Rood of Canaan furnished the music.
 Dr Orson c. Buell. of South Norfolk was found dead in his door yard about o'clock Sunday morning. It is SUD- posed that tho doctor had an attack of illness and went out after his medicine chest, which he had left in his wagon, whom he was stricken with heart disease, MT Jussep. who resides in the same house, thought Dr Buell. was gone long CT than he ought to be, and when he went outside he found the lifeless body. The deceased was nearly II years of age. During the Civil war he was a member of Go. H, Second Heavy Ar tillery.
 Mrs E S. Johnson is reported in a more critical condition.
 The will of Norman Riggs has been admitted to probate. William l.. Nun. sell is the executor.
 Mir Dorman and Mir Stockwell oflNew York were both in town Tuesday.
 Rev J. A. Hurn, recently of Pine Plains. N. r., has been appointed pas. tor of the Methodist church here:
 Annual meeting of the Village I'm provement society will be held Satur day evening at the gymnasium.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
HIM E ROCK.

Mir Delaney of Wesleyan College spent Easter at his cousins, Mrs Amund- sons.
 Mrs Frank Bristol has returned to her home in Chatham, N Y.
 Mrs Thomas Moore of Huntington, W. Va. has been visiting the Misses En- sign.
 Miss Martha Norton of Lakeville spent few days last week with her brother, W. w. Norton.
 o. D. Francis. assistant manager of the Yale football association. spent the Easter vacation with his classmate, NJ. B. Richardson, Jr.
 Frank Cashdollar is seriously i'll with pneumonia.
 Charles Comstock of Derby spent Sunday in the village.
 Mrs John Wyman of Kent is staying with her sister. Mrs Frances Brasie, who is suffering with an attack of erysipelas
 Ezra Wolfe has been to Hartford to visit his aunt, Miss Mary Allen, who has been dangerously ill.
 A concert by home talent followed by dance under the auspices of the Lime Rock Social Club will be given at the Casino on May 3. for the benefit of the piano fund. Concert 25c. Dancing and supper $1 per couple.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
SALISBUR Y.

The services In both churches were we'll attended on Sunday. Extra sing ing adding much to the services. St. Johns church was very beautifully dec orated with many potted plants and some cut flowers; although but few in number in the Congregational church, they were arranged very tastefully.
 Mrs G. H. Clark, Miss Mary Conklin and Miss Clark spent the first of the week in Hartford.
 Miss Carrie Sanford. of Philadelphia, Fred Sanford of Danbury, Miss Theo George of New York, Miss Bertha George of St. Margaret's and Carrie George spent Easter at the rectory. Myron Clark was home from Williams, also Geo. Everts of Yale.
 The dancing class had an informal dance at the Town Hall on Monday evening.
 The Neighborhood club held very successful social at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, consisting first of a book party The prizes were won by Mrs Mabel Eddo and Lena Clark; the prizes of the advertising game were awarded to Miss Lena Clark and Amos Brasie. Dancing was then enjoyed by several of the younger people. Oliver Jewell, who is visiting at his grandmother has the measles.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
FALLS VILLAGE.

Edw. Merriman moved from Water bury to his mothers house here, his goods arriving Monday.
 Sidney Reed has fitted up an under taking room at the Terrace View house and purchased new stock of furnish ings.
 Mrs John Welsh died suddenly Mon. day morning of heart failure. The flu. neral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev o. W. Hanna officiating; burial at Lime Rock. Mrs Welsh has been a resident of this place for good many years. Her age was 68
 Mrs Heman Harrison, who has been in Hartford fJr the past two years, mov- ed back to Cornwall Hollow this week, her household goods coming here by rail Monday
 Miss Belle Hanchett returned Satur- day from her visit at Orange, N. J.
 Roman Segar is confined to his bed with his old trouble with his head.
 It is reported that there is to be 8 new meat market in town located in a portion of Sidney Reeds new place.
 Easter was observed at both churches, quantities of flowers being banked about the pulpits. The Rev Mir Graham preached bis first sermon at the M E. church. He will bring his family here this week.
 A number of capitalists who are heavily interested in the manufacture of automobiles were here Monday investi- gating the water power and valuable site for q factory.
 Mrs Edw. Howe and son Harry of Unionville are guests at Mrs M. A. Halls.
 Egbert Finkle and two sons of New Haven were here from Thursday until Sunday visiting his mother and calling on friends.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
APOWDER MILL EXPLOSION

Removes everything in sight; so do drastic mineral pills, but both are mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the delicate machinery of your body with calomel, croton oil or aloes pills, when Dr Kings New Life Pills, which are as gentle ss a summer breezs, do the work perfectly. Cures headache, constipation. Only 25c at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan: G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village; G. B. Cark's drug store, Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19

 E THRIFTY MILKERS ] + CHARACTERIsTIC OF THE DUTCH BELTED BREED {. f OF CATTLE.
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The domestic cattle of Holland ap- pear to have had a common origin, and the prevailing markings of all are black and white, says Chief Alvord of the dairy division of the bureau of animal industry. The distribution of colors differs, however, and one branch of this general stock has been so pecul- iarly marked for a century or two
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

How have the mighty fallen! Cecil Rhodes, the erstwhile hero of the Brit ish people, comes home from South Af- rica and finds none so poor to do him honor. The stories that have appeared concerning Rhodes behavior during the siege of Kimberly did not digest we'll in the British stomach and the lordly Cecil is now as heartily loathed as he was previously honored. rington Register.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
LeQGG Notices.
nISTRlCT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court


 Estate of Kearan Mccormick late of Ca- naan in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Walter I. Kellogg of said Canaan, praying that letters of nd- ministration be granted on said estate, as per application on file, it is
 Ordered, that the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate Ofhce in North Canaan in sid District, on the 2Sth day of April, A. D 1900, at two o'clock in the afternoon and that notice bo given to all pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in said town of Canaan at lee st five days before the day of said hearing, to appear, If they see cause, at said time and pace and be heard relative thereto and make return to this court.
 Attest: DAVID c. WHITTLEsEY. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Mrs Fannie Hall of Bridgeport is visiting Mrs N. A. Wright.
 Miss M. Adella Merwin of New Ha- ven spent few days of her vacation with her mother. Mrs Merwin moved to Canaan, Monday.
 Harry Sedgwick who has been sick for the past three months is able to be out once more.
 A. F. Palmer had the misfortune to cut his hand with an axe few days ago. The cut is over three inches long and nearly through the hand.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
DIsTaIoT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate

Estate of Lydia A Corban late of Cornwall in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle meEt. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JULIA E. ROGERS, Executrix.
Connecticut western news., 1900-04-19
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils, Felons. Corns, Warts. Cuts. Bruises, Burns, Scalds. Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives out Paius and Aches. Only 20 cts. 8 box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by W. E Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H.. Clark, Druggist, Salisbury; G. E Frink, Druggist, Falls Village.