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Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
Hfs Moments of Joy.

Did you ever hear of the strange man who went out to a summer hotel once for a holiday? He impressed on the clerk the first day he was there that 1t was of vital importance that he be called at o'clock next morning. He was called. He didn't come down stairs till in the afternoon. The in- junction to the clerk was repeated ev- cry day, and every day the mysterious guest staid in his room till late in the afternoon. When he had been at the place a week and was about to leave, the clerk said to him:
 'I beg your pardon, sir; it's none of my business, but why have you left or ders to be called at o'clock every morning and never got out of bed till several hours laterr
 Well" he replied, "Pll tell you. Back in the city I've got a job that compels me to get up every morning, summer and winter, at o'clock. This Is my first vacation for five years. Ev- cry day when your bellboy has come up stairs and banged at the door I've started up to dress and get down to the office and then suddenly let the convic- | ton steal blissfully over my brain that I didn't have to. Then I've gone back to bed, hugged the pillow and dreamed that was in the Elysian fields. That moment of joy that has followed the banging on my door every morning has been worth three times the price of the bill."-Chicago Times Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
R RUNTsvILLE.

Kiel Booth of Huntington, West Virginia, and Joseph Chspin of Ashley Falls. Mass, are spending little time with thelr grand parents, Mir and Mrs s. W. Harris.
 this place some time since suffering from malaria, returned to his position in the car shops in New Haven about three weeks since. A week ago he re- turned here ill He, however, is im- proving under the care of pr Cobb.
 A brother and nephew of Mir Orange Benjamin, of Woodbury, spent Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Le- man Benson.
 John M. Wadhams of Torringten, 8 representative of the Connecticut Edu- cational Society. has been in this section during the past week doing thorough work, looking after trusnts from school. The incorrigible and neglected children also received their share of attention.
 Mrs A B. Ensign spent Sunday with Winsted friends.
 The many friends and acquaintsnces of Mrs Elsie Palmer in this place will be pained to hear of her death which
 
 Falls, Mass. Mrs Palmer was a relative of Mrs Laura Bsboock, and as long as her health permitted visited, spending several weeks each summer at Mrs Babcock's home ia this place, where she was warmly welcomed. She is re. membered az very pleasant lady and one whom it was privilege to enter tain.
 Mir and Mrs G. B. Shaver of Copake, N. Y spent little lime last week at the home of MT and Mrs J. H. Flakes.
 Clifford Hillyer has given up his posi-. ton as teamster for Wm. Pinney in Cornwall and commenced work on the state road. A large force of men and teams are employed in the work of re- constructing and grading the road.
 Our farmers have about finished har- vesting their apples. The quality is re. ported exceptionally fine while the crop is only about one third of last year.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
One of~webster's Drinks.

Daniel Webster" said a Boston man, "as all the world knows, had penchant for looking on wine when it glowed rosy red. At one time he was driving to Cambridge from Boston. He was billed to make a speech at the home of Harvard, and his companion in the old fashioned gig was member of the reception committee and a resi- dent of the town.
 "On the way to Cambridge Mir. Web. ster turned to his fellow traveller with an inquiry whether there was not some place in the neighborhood where they could obtain drink. If you will drive a short distance out of your way to my house. was the courteous response, I think I can promise you as good a drink of Jamaica rum as you ever tasted
 "To the house the twain accordingly journeyed, and once there the host, true to his promise, set before the statesman a decanter of extremely fine rum. The great Massachusetts senator poured out a brimming beaker and quaffed 1t of without wincing. His host tentatively pushed toward him the water jug, but Senator Webster after eying it a moment said: Thank you, no. I wanted a drink. but I am not thirsty He then went on to Cam bridge and delivered one of his master ly sfforts."
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Mrs Laura Slade. long a resident of this place, died at her home Saturday last. She leaves two sons. Mrs Slade was a woman much respected, kind friend and neighbor. The funeral was held Monday at her home, Rev John Nash officiating. Interment in Calhoun cemetery.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Heacox and little daughter Idella of Hartford, visited Ed ward D. Bierce and family last week.
 The wedding of Miss Ella Comstock to Walter c. Benedict at the residence of the brides parents on Wednesday, October 10th was attended by 75 in- vited guests The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. E. 0. Starr of Cornwall. The presents were numer- ons, useful and valuable. The popular young ct uple are away on their we'd ding tour.
 78 tickets were sold from this station to Danbury during the fair.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The seventh district Democratic rep resentative convention was held at Ct. Burlington and Harvey Shufelt, the present incumbent, received the entire | number of votes cast and was unaEi- | mously renominated. At convention of Democratic dele gates from the several towns in the south registry of deeds district, held in Great Harrington, Malcomb Douglas was unanimously nominated for register | of deeds. The secretary of state decided that such convention would be legal and that properly certified nominee of that convention would have his name placed on the ballot.
 The Republican convention of the 7th representative district was held at Ct. Harrington and John B. Chadwick of Great Darlington was unanimously | nominated.
 The remains of William w. Holmes, who died in Bridgeport, Sunday, were brought here Tuesday afternoon for burial. MT Holmes was a former resi- dent of this town and left here about 20 years ago. During the past year he has suffered from consumption, which re. suited in his death. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and Cincin. natus lodge here had charge of the funeral, which was held from the home of his sister. Mrs F. s Wolcott He is also survived by hwife, and by his brother, Hubert of Brockton, Mass.
 Dr Grover of Sheffield and Dr Porter of New York are the principally inter, ested parties in company formed here few hays ago to be known as the Berkshire Soda Springs company They have control of the soda springs a few miles from here, and are to place the water on the market.
 Col. w. l., Brown is to close his resi- dence here this week for the winter and return to New York.
 Captain and Mrs Meeker have closed their house and have returned to New York.
 | 0. B. Platt has gone to New Bedford to attend the annual convention of the Y. P. s. O. E.
 Dodge Peters, son of G. W. Peters who graduated this year from Yale College has commenced the study o medicine in New York city.
 | William Kirby of Chatham, N. Y. has been in this section purchasing apples anu udS stCuT6u lOOO DhrI6lS. lu0 CIOE is an unusually large one.
 George Anderson of Monterey ha. purchased house and lot on Grove Street from John Fitzpatrick.
 Mrs JohnKeifner was severely injured in runaway accident here Friday. Sh, was driving down Castle hill when tn, harness broke and the horse started tt run. When near the railroad track tn, wagon collided with telephone pole Mrs Keifnsr sustained badly injured back and hip. It is expected that sh, will recover.
 Miss Julia s. Bryant of Paris ha presented to the Bryant School $10O for school room decorations. The com mittee have selected the highest grad room in the building, taught by Mis- Mary McMannus, and will dedicate i the Julia s. Bryant room. Miss Bry ant is daughter of the poet. William Cullen Bryant.
 The surveyors have commenced worl on the land selected on Berkshir Heights by Dr. Small and J, Ere, Whiting for new hotel.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
Two Painters.

During a holiday ramble Sir Fred erick Leighton came across a little roadside inn, the signboard of which was being somewhat coarsely painted by local artist. For some little time Sir Frederick watched the progress of the painting, till the rural artist, glanc- ing down, remarked, "It be a foine day, mastherr"
 Leighton assented, adding that fig ure on the signboard was out of pro portion.
 "wheer be it outT asked the az grieved artist. "I'm thinkin yer've summer wrong in yer soight."
 If you get off that ladder, I'll put 1t right for you" replied the R. A. good humoredly.
 "Eh, boot can ye paintT queried the other doubtfully. .Ye ken I dinna want my work spilled"
 Its all right; I've done little paint ing in my time," answered Leighton, as the other clambered down the lad der. Then, taking the palette, he climb. ed up and commenced to paint and did not desist until he had completed the signboard.
 "Er, boot tha's nae so bad" was the rural artists comment. "Art is nae so paying now; still if ye like to do mair work for me, I'll gie ye mair siller than I do as a rule"
 Thanks" replied Sir Frederick dry ly. My name Is Leighton"
 "Yerra pleased to ken ye, MT. Leigh ton," replied the man, ignorant of what the name meant. My name is Tam."-St. James Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
LAK EvlLLE

Wm. B. Perry went to Waterbury yesterday to attend the funeral of Rich ard Lamb who died of typhoid fever. Tue funeral it is reported, will take place today. The sister of the deceased young man is also sick with the same allment, but not considered dangerous ly so She is daughter-in-law of MT Perry, the wife of his son Charles.
 MT and Mrs Benjamin Miller and children went last Monday to spend his vacation with relatives and friends at Hartford, New Haven and Mantle and will be absent ten days.
 Thomas Chambers and his daughter, Mrs F. N. Turner, who has been here the past five weeks with her children, visiting her parents, went home last Monday to New Britain. Mir Chambers went with her foi the purpose of help. ing her to move to Hartford where hel husband has now lucrative position with R R. Co.,, which requires him tc live in that city hereafter.
 The chicken pie supper given by the ladies' aid society of the M. B. church last Friday proved decided success socially and financially.
 Eugene Moeslein of Rhinebeck, \. Y was here last week to visit his former employer, Robert Dufour, our barber, and his many friends.
 Dr and Mrs G. l.. Hurd returned last week from trip through the Berkshire Hills by carriage.
 The W. C. Witter family, the George Milmine family and the George liar rison fsmily left their handsome sum mer residences near the lake last Satur day for their winter homes in New Yorf city.
 In this place last Thursday tn, Hotchkiss School foot ball team defeat ed the Rlverview Academy team by { score of to o, and on Saturday defeat ed the Albany High School 34 to O.
 E. E Bartram has bought the Orange . Benjamin place on Church street, ant will build an addition to the house snt will make other improvements.
 Mrs Samuel Robbins, the oldest per son now living in Salisbury, recent, passed her s9th birthday at her hom here, where her long life has beel spent She is the last of the larg family of Holleys. once numerous ant distinguished in Connecticut and Ney York. Some forty friends of Mir Robbins called on her on her birthda,, and number of gifts were presented
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
Sympathy Misplaced.

One day during a cold snap last win ter saw an old man in a grocery act Ing rather suspiciously, and soon l saw him steal a potato from barrelful of the tubers that stood outside the coun- ter. The old fellow slipped out of the house as soon as he could convenient fly and limped away. l followed him, thinking to give him what change l could spare, for I thought he must be desperately poor If he must steal po- tato.
 When caught up with him and of fered him a little money, the old man roared with laughter. When he had got his breath again, he said:
 You saw me steal the potato, didn't youT
 "Yes, sir, I did"
 Well, femme tell you, my son, I've got potatoes to sell. I raise thousands of bushels of them. I've got the big gest market garden in this county, and I've got more money than you eyer saw. Carryin a potato in your pocket will cure the rheumatiz, but for 1t tc do any good you've got to steal the potato. See2
 I saw. And I sawed wood.-Will visscher in Woman's Home Compan. ion
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
FALLS VILLAG

Through generous offer of 8 member of the congregation of the Congregational church, which was accepted, the Endeavor Society has received @ substantial addition to their fund and 8 piano of the "Kranich & Bach" make has been bought and placed in the church psrlor last Tues day. The instrument is one of their best make, of 8 decidedly rich, mellow tone and the case, being of birch, is an exceptionally beautiful one, as every one says who has seen it.
 Mrs. J. Q. Rice and daughter Doro- thy, late of Washington, b. O., who have recently returned from a two years stay in Europe, were geusts of F. B. How'd from Friday till Monday They were greeted with the firing of a large cannon, ringing of bells and flag flying, and an arch built over the gate way which contained the word "Wel. come They will spend the winter with Mir Rice who is lawyer in New York.
 Congressman E. J. Hill was here yes terday and dined with E. w Spur In the evening he spoke at Sharon
 Gen. l.. B. Merwin and wife of New Haven were the guests of Mrs G. W. Hall during the latter part of last week.
 John Kisselbrack and wife of New Britain are at Joseph Wickwire's for a couple of weeks.
 J. D. Eggleston has the contract for building MT Reeds new building, in- stead of Mir Bonai Work was com. menced Monday and Mir R ed expects to have it ready for occupancy by Jan uary l.
 Mrs Mary s. Arnold. sister of Mrs E. M. Turner, died last Thursday, aged 76. The funeral was held Saturday, Rev O. w. Hanna officiating. Burial was al West Stock bridge. A. Jaynes and friend of Waterbury were at W. R. Hart's Monday and Tuesday.
 Mrs Emma Cham berlain of Croton Falls, N. Y. is visiting at Mrs M. A Halls.
 Miss Carrie D. Clark of Milerton, N, T. and Miss Plant of New York city are guests of Mrs J. H. Belden.
 Truant Officer Wadhsms of Goshen wos in town Monday and had two Gar rison children committed to the Reform | School.
 Quite number from here went tc Canaan to hear Congressman E J Hill speak on the issues of the campaign. Horace Shannon and wife of North field, Mass, were at Joseph Brinton't | over Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
THURSDAY, OCTOBER IS. 1900.
Constitutional Reform.

An organization called the Constitu- tional Reform Association. with head quarters in New Haven, containing on it's roll of membership number of prominent men of the state, has for it's object the calling of constitutional convention by the General Assembly in order that the people of this common wealth may adopt new and up-to-dste constitution, suited to the requirements of the age, the existing conditions of population and to do away with many evils aud inequalities, legislating for fair representation, plurality elections, restriction of the legislature to it's proper jurisdiction, taking from 1t the power to dictate in the appointment Of judges, county commissioners and man , ether offices. ....
 Now, this looks well, reads well, sounds we'll; but when you come to digest it it don't look half so nice and you find in it many disagreeable features. It is pretty generally recognized fact that the General Assemb- ly of this atate, as it stands today, is abundantly limited and cramped as re- gards powers of appointment and pro- miscuous interference.
 The constitution of the state of Con- necticut is today and always has been considered a model of jurisprudence, strong. just and dignifed. Some of it's features have been incorporated in the constitution of the United States and it has been used AS basis in framing the constitution of many other states.
 If the desires of this association are accomplished the large cities of the state would control legislation in the House of Representatives and naturally the city representatives would legislate for their constituents regardless of the wants and wishes of the rural districts The state of Massachusetts is good Illustration of this principle, where 1T several instances five or six towns have collectively but one representative while the cities are represented according tc their population.
 The constitution of Connecticut has stood the test of nearly 100 years, has been protected and adheared to by men of ability and stalwart integrity during the past generations and is as good today as ever. Nevertheless there are men who form selfish desires or be cause they imagine they know more than their talented ancestors, desire tc make radical changes in this old in stitution because they say it has out lived it's usefulness and is not adequate for the advanced ideas and cultured tastes of this advanced twentieth cen tury.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
STATE NEWS.

William L.. Judson of Woodbury has filed petition in bankruptcy, placing his liabilities at $5, 352 92 and assets $50. Bridgeport IS on low water diet The water is lower in the reservor than ever before and the daily output has been decreased 5,000,000 gallons. Monday several steam plants were unable to start up on account of scarcity of water and were obliged to shut down for the present.
 Charles Dubee of Torrington, the al- legged cattle poisoner was found guilty by Jury in the Superior court before Judge Shumway at Litchfield last Sat urday and was sentenced to three months in jail. Bella Kaloret, the Hungarian, who stabbed Sherry Cadoret sentenced to one year in the state prison.
 The fall meeting of the Litchfeld County University Club will be held in Litchfeld, Wednesday, Oct. 31. The banquet will be at the Litchfeld Club.
 The Bridgeport Morning Union, hitherto an independant sheet, politi- cally, has made the announcement that during the present campaign it will support Mckinley and Roosevelt and oppose Mclean and the Republican state ticket.
 About fifty pupils of the Torrington public schools went to New Haven last Friday and sang before the music teach CTS convention held at that time.
 Col. Samuel B. Horne, attorney fol Mrs Grace B. Barnard. wife of Arthur M. Barnard of Winsted, has brought suit for $5.000 damages from the pub fishers of the Waterbury Sunday Her aid for printing scandalous articles assailing the character of the plain tiff. A few weeks ago Barnard 1T stituted divorce proceedings from hii wife, alleging infidelity and the Herald published stories affecting her mora character,
 The population of the State of Con necticut is sos .355. In 1890 the popu lation was TAG, ,258. Litchfield County has 63.672 population against 53, 542 1T 1890. The borough of Torrington has 8,360; Winsted, 6,804,
 There will bs "Sound Money | faraue Tn dartIOrd on the afternOoI of Saturday, Nov. 3. Marching or ganizations are expected from all parts of the state.
 By reason of increased population 1T the state it Is said that Connecticut ii now entitled to five congressman.
 Lauren Smith of Winsted was fined S17 AT by the town court Tuesday fol beating and infict1ng serious wounds upon the person of Frank Smith with { coal shovel. A suit for 5000 damages has been brought by the plaintiff.
 F. B. Mum of Winsted, referee 1T bankruptcy for Litchfield county, hal been reappointed to that office by Judge Townsend of New Haven for two years from Oct 10, 1900.
 Mrs Oliver Newbloom and two yeal old daughter were burned to death by exploding stove polish at their home 1T New Milford last Saturday.
 At the Democratic convention of tn, eighteenth senatorial district held il Torrington Tuesday, James Alldis o Torrington was nominated for senate by exclamation.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
BRISTOL.

The four literary clubs met with Mrs J.H. Sessions of High St., last We'd nesdsy afternoon. All present had a very enjoyable time. Miss Sigourney rendered several fine selections on the violin. Miss Main of Meriden played the piano. Hsbenstein of Hartford, catered. The subject for study this winter will be Russia.
 Work has been commenced upon the addition to Williams & Richards block on Prospect St.
 Wulf Fries Concert Go. gave 8 very enjoyable concert in High School Hall on the evening of the tepth.
 Plymouth Union, Y. P s. O. E.. held a social in the psrlors of the Baptist church Tuesday night
 The Bristol Democratic Club has opened rooms at 2 Laurel street. The famous passion play of Ober Ammergau will be given next MondN evening in the parlors of the Methodist church.
 Katherine Gaylord Chapter met al the home of Mrs O. S. Tresdwsy last Friday afternoon at o'clock The annual meeting of the Congre gational church was held in the chape Wednesday evening. A supper wa, served by the ladies, after which th, business came before the meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
SALISBUR '.

Frank Whyland moves his family to Pittsheld, Mass. this week where he has obtained good position.
 Miss Della Parsons visited friends in Winsted part of the week.
 Mrs J. l.. and Miss Clark are visiting friends in Corona, l.. I.
 Rev Mir Roberts, sec'y of the Conn. Bible society, preached in the Congre- gational church last Sunday in the ab- sence of Rev J. 0. Goddard.
 Mrs J. H. George attended the Sun- day school convention held in Torring- ton last Tuesday.
 Several from here attended the mis- sionary meeting held in Norfolk last week.
 The Misses Sedgwick, who have spent the summer at the "Maple Shade, returned to New York this week.
 Rev H. George spent few days in New York last week.
 Miss Johnston and Mrs Mickey visit ed friends in Albany last week.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
W EST GOSH kN.

Miss H. E. Ssndmeyer of Cornwall is spending few days in town.
 Mrs George s Hammond returned home from Litchhel on Saturday.
 Mildred Green is cn the sick list.
 Mir and Mrs Avery M ysill attended the Benedict-Comstock wedding in Cornwall Bridge last week.
 Several from here attended the Po- mona meeting held with the Litchfeld Grange last Wednesday.
 Friday night will be children's night at the Erange. Ice cream and cake will be served.
 About seventy-five of the young peo- pie gathered in the Grange Hall on Friday evening for social dance. A good time is reported by all.
Connecticut western news., 1900-10-18
HiH Opiniou.

Fiddleback-Are you going around to Miss Muffin's tomorrow night, Mrs. Von Blumer?
 Mrs. Von Blumer-She gives a chaf- ing dish party, doesn't she2
 Fiddleback-Yes.
 Mrs. Won Blumer-we may. Are you?
 Fiddleback (smiling)-Well, hardly.
 Mrs. Won Blumer-Why, I thought you were fond of Miss Muffin.
 Fiddleback-I am, but not of her chafing dish parties.
 Mrs. von Blumer-You mean
 Fiddleback-I mean the chaflng dish part.
 Mrs. von Blumer-You don't like that2 Fiddleback-Well, can stand a good deal, but the connections Miss Muffin gets up in that instrument of torture are too much for me.
 Mrs. yon Blumer-You are too hard on her, I am sure. Fiddleback-Hard on her, do you say! Well, guess she Is pretty hard on the rest of her victims. Mrs. Von Blumer-What particular l dish of hers don't you like? Fiddleback-Well, I can't say that I am partial to any of them. I've tried them all, and there isn't much choice. Her lobster Newburg can pro duce about as much complex agony as anything else But I think for suf- | fering long drawn out, for steady, un- intermittent, ablebodied pain, her Welsh rabbit takes the blue ribbon. Have you ever tried Miss Muffin's Welsh rabbit2
 Mrs. Won Blumer-Oh, yes, indeedl Why, have been giving her cooking lessons for the last six months!-Har- per's Bazaar.