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Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
HIM E ROCK.

Wm. Harvey, who has been on the sick list for few days, is able to be out again.
 Oaas. Hellner has been making exten. sire repairs ou his training stables.
 Raymond Woodin has the offer of a good position in Torrington.
 Hugh McClusky has resigned bis position as machinist with the Tire Setting Machine Go.
 Mrs Graham Vosburg has returned from New York City, where she has been undergoing surgical operation.
 N A McNeil and family return to their city residence some time this week.
 "Gib" Gillett is having his pond put in shape for the annual ice harvest.
 The Lime Rock foot ball club has re, organized with W. W. Norton, man. ager. and Web Richardson, captain : he first game will take place on the home ground with a husky team from Canaan. Saturday, Nov. 16th. Dr. Wm. O. Sturgis, lately of the Conn. Agricultural experiment station, and special lecturer in Yale University on Forestry, addressed 8 gathering oi men on Friday evening in the interest of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Dr. Sturgis has long been prominently identified with the Brotherhood and al the invitation of the rector he gave { short account of the origin of the order its work, and the duty that men owe tc their fellowmen and the Church. The address was very interesting and wal listened to with deep attention.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
Change to Change a Quarter.

"How much does 1t take to change . quarterr asked the bartender. "Twen- ty-flve cents, eh7 Not on your life. It takes seventy cents to do the trick. How many ways do you suppose a quarter dollar can be changed? Just exactly eleven. A fellow of limited means may like the jingle of coin in his clothes. In that event you can give him twenty five pennies or twenty pen nies and one nickel. He may like to have little sprinkling of silver in his clothes, and you can accommodate him with fifteen pennies and a dime or ten pennies, dime and a nickel.
 "If he prefers to have change handy for a beer and . car fare, why, fifteen pennies and two nickels will fix him up, and if he wants a cigar in addition, besides having little stock of cash in his jeans, give him ten pennies and three nickels. That makes six ways. Now, then, a fellow with a quarter can trade 1t of for five pennies and two dimes, five pennies and four nickels, two dimes and one nickel, one dime and three nickels or five nickels, just as he prefers. And to accommodate him in any way that he might select you have to possess twenty-five pen nies, two dimes and five nickels-sev. enty cents in ail."-PhiiAdslphia Rec. ord -.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
Happy Thought of a Man In . Fix.

Happy Thought of a Man In . Fix.
 An operator for a western railroad who had served his company long and well was called into the office one day and asked if he thought he could hold down the job of night dispatcher. He promptly replied that he could and was told to report for duty that night, and his chief instructed him in what he was to do. Just after the chief left the office it began to blow and snow, and the trains commenced to run late. The new night dispatcher soon had develop ed bad case of "rattles" and almost cried. He did not want an accident, and he could not handle the trains. So a happy thought struck him. As fast as a report came in he replied, directing the conductor to take a siding and wait for orders, and 1t was not a great while until he had every train on the division sidetracked. Then he took book, lighted his pipe and sat down to wait for daylight In the morning the chief appeared with anxiety written all over his face.
 "Any accidents, JohnnyT asked the chief.
 Not an accident. I've got 'em all on the sidetrack, showed in and wait Ing for orders, and you will have to get lem out. am going to blow this 1ob." It took the chief and his force nearly all day to get the trains straight ened out and traffic resumed on the road.-Indianapolis News.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
FALLS VILLAGE.

J. Lee Ensign made business trip to New York Saturday.
 Miss May Willard was home from WiDsted over Sunday.
 Mrs Geo. Ayers and daughter are visit. ing friends in Pittsfield, Msss.
 Mrs Charlotte Hornbeck of Kingston. N. r.. Is visiting her sons | P. and E. J. Hornbeck.
 Mrs F. J. Abbe and children oi Newark. N. J., are stopping few days with her father, E. B Wilcox, while ou their way back to Worcester, Mass where Mir Abbe will make his head. quarters.
 Owing to the delay in getting the material. the dedicstory services for tue NJ E. church have been postponed un til further notice. Geo. E. Frink has the contract fol putting in the acetylene plant to light ; the M. E. church and installed the same this week.
 The windows for the M. E. church came Tuesday and will be placed 1T position this week. A nightcsp and necktie social will bs held with Miss Mabel Dickinson or Friday evening of this week.
 Mrs Geo. w. Ford was appointed delegate to the 0. E. Convention which is to be held in Kent tomorrow, tbs 18th.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
LAHnvlLLn

The Phinney's United States band concert last week was enjoyed by 9 crowded house.
 Judge Jerome was welcomed by his many friends here with a torch light procession by the village people and the Hotchkiss School students. on his arrival here after his successful election last week. He returned to New York Sunday evening.
 W. 8. Bostwick who for several years has been bookkeeper at the Bank here, left for New York city last week where hs has obtained similar position.
 Geo E. Kert moved his family to Napanoch, N. r., last Friday where he is now superintendent in the knife factory there.
 St. Mary's annual church fair will be in full blast next week and last until Thanksgiving, which means many pleas ant evenings for the young people.
 Special evangelistic services began in the Methodist church last Sunday in charge of the pastor, assisted by Mr and Mrs R. Hayes Willis, the gospel sing ers. The services will be held every night for three weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
WEST CORNWALL.

Ms Charles Listman is visiting her son Leo at Winsted.
 Mis- Jessie G. Wheaton Is again at home. having returned from Sharon Last Saturday.
 Robert N. Cochrane End, spent Sun- day with his sister at Sheffield, Mass.
 B. O. Hoag has been threatened with typhoid fever, but is now out of danger and improving slowly.
 A. R. Patten, the oculist, from Tor rington, has been in town the past week.
 E. 8. Tweedy left last Saturday for New York.
 Joseph Mallinson spent several days this week in New York on business.
 Mir and Mrs Geo. R Smith were in Nov Milford one day last week.
 MT and Mrs Chas. R. Smith have re- turned from . months absence, spent in Bridgeport, Milford and elsewhere.
 Mr and Mrs Smaller have taken rooms in the building opposite the post office, which has recently been repaired for that purpose.
 Hon. l.. J. Nickerson attended the dinner given to Hon. Sam uel Fessenden It Hartford last Friday.
 The townspeople are wondering what has become of the fine Masonic Hall which was to be erected on the site of the Union Shear shop. which IVES burned down last January.
 Rev. A. K. Foster, principal of the Cornwall school, preached both at North Cornwall and in this village last Ssb- bath. Mir Foster is very able and fluent speaker and was much enjoyed by all.
 The church at North Cornwall is un- dergoing much needed repairs. A long felt want in the shape of heater is to be supplied. Services in the meantime are being held in the lecture room.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IA. 1901.

There has been much comment on the tight stock collars which are and have been so much in vogue. Physi- cians strongly denounce them. Many cases of congestion producing sudden fainting fits have resulted from the wearing of these stiff high collars and neckwear as they compress the throat, and rapid walking or any sudden action which quickens the heart action may prove the exciting cause to severe at tack while the great arteries of the throat are thus corded. The swathing ribbon which can be wound so softly and smoothly about the throat is even worse than the stock, because it is pulled more tightly than is realized until the trouble from impedsd circula. tion occurs.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
SALlBBURY

Rev. J. o. Goddard exchanged with Rev. Mir Htearns of Norfolk last Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Charles E. Brink moved to Brattleboro, Vt, last week, where Nr. Frink has secured . good position.
 Miss Mary Frink has resigned her position in Philadelphia and is to be at home.
 A party of five ladies drove to Litch- field last week Wednesday to hear the summing up of the Hayes trial.
 Mrs D. T. Warner and Mrs Fl. F. Landon wore in New York last week.
 Miss Minnie Eddo, who has been visiting friends in Torrington, returned to her home last week.
 Rev. Lyman Warner has moved into the house he recently purchased of MT Felts, while the latter has moved to Millerton. N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
Discovery of Coal In w.,..

During the reign of Henry VIII. coal In north Wales, and Shrewsbury man, named Richard Gardner, was the only person who succeeded. The old records read: "He attemptyd and put into proofe to fynde out coles about the town Shrewsbury in soondry placys, and in one place especial callyd Ema- tine Haye, hard by the sayd towne, he found by his great dyligence and troball great store of see cole. the which is lyke to come much commoditie bothe to the riche and poore, that he is not only worthy of commentator and mayntenance, but also to be had in re- membrance for ever."-Cardiff West ern Mail
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
False Tails For Horses.

False tails are extensively made for horses, old favorites especially, whose caudal appendages present wornout and moth eathen appearance, like Pc truchio's "old mothy saddle" and his prodigiously mothy get up ("Taming of the Shrew," iii, 9. They are also worn by funeral horses, and by other horses of exquisite outline selected for par ticular kind of work, but which are somewhat spoiled in appearance by the possession of a rat tail (bald, like a rat's). These useful appliances, how ever, are not constructed exclusively for harness horses. I have seen rows of bogus tails, artistically joined on to the crupper, hanging up in a cavalry barracks ready for instant service, be- ing slipped on just like finger stall. The fine ends" or false tails used by nobody but 'horse copers" or low swindlers are most ingeniously fastened on the animals bare back by invisible means. A dealer in horses never looks at horse with bad tail, and he al- ways goes to the best market only.- Chambers Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.

From Coopersville. Mich, comes word of a wonderful. discovery of g pleasant tasting liquid that when used before retiring by anyo troubled with
 a bad cough always ensures a good nights rest. 1t will soon cure the cough too." writes Mrs s. Himelburger. ''for three generations of our family have used Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption and never found it's equal for Coughs and Colds" It's an unrivaled life-saver when used for des- perate lung diseases. Guaranteed bot
 ties 50c and Sl.00 at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; G. E Frink's drug store, Falls Village, Trial bottles free.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
R UNITS vILLR

Mrs E. Yale has gone to New Hsver to visit sister who is ill there.
 Mrs Eliza Fuller. who has been visit ing Mir and Mrs Emmons for the past few weeks, has returned to her home ir Bridgeport.
 Mrs Etta Hillyer is visiting her sor Clifford in Brookfield.
 Miss Myrl Alexander has been th, guest of her brother in Torrington fol the past week.
 Hunters are very plenty these days Coon hunting seems to be ahead. Pa irons of the Club Houss-under tn, leadership of E. l.. House, the genia manager of the Club House-hsve cap tured 29 coons.
 A number of our young people at tended the dance in Sharon on Wed nesday evening the 9th, reporting delightful time.
 A number of our people arc on th, sick list. Some have been seriously il but all are on the road to recovery.
 Tiffany's steam saw mill is cominS this way again. It is now located or Dwight Brinton's farm in Cornwall , Hollow, after which it will go to th. Robbins farm in the western part o this town where Mir Tiffany has pur chased large tract of timber.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
sHEFEIRLD.

The largely attended funeral of Charles O. Dewey was held at Dewey Memorial Hall. Sunday at 2.30 p. m., services conducted by Rev. w. W. Fenn, professor Harvard University, Cambridge. Mass. A quartette sang two hymns, and two beautiful and ap- propriate poems were read by the speaker. The whole service was a very impressive one. The interment was in the village cemetery.
 Mrs W. G. Halsey of Orange, N. J. .came to attend the funeral of MT Dewey, and was guest over Sunday of Mrs NJ. D. Cowles. Miss Amy Jenkins of Pough h. k epsie, N Y, came to attend the funeral of MT Dewey, and was a guest of Miss Kate Peck.
 TRIBUTE TO CHARLES O. DEWEY.
 At a special meeting of the corpora tors of the Sheffield Friendly Union. held last Saturday at Dewey Memorial Hall, the following tribute was unani- mously adopted.
 The death of MT Charles O. Dewey, 80 soon following that of his beloved
  munity to throb heavily at the portals of his grave. His life was spent here, as pure and beautiful as a sunrise in spring. His many kindly deeds were wrought here, so numerous, so blessed, that the very atmosphere about him was filled with the softly dying echoes of gratitude. On the street, in our homes. the smiling benediction of his presence was constant; he came and went, leaving peace in the wake of his footsteps.
 In sterner hours his soul caught fire from the flame on the altar of his country, and no truer patriot marched in the ''ranks of war" Those beside him in the awful hours that test human hearts as the furnace refines gold, say that his smile in the hour of death on the battlefield was an inspiration that never failed or faltered; a gentleman ia all that was best, highest. noblest.
 For nearly an entire century it has tesn our privilege to enjoy the presence and witness the benefcent, beautiful lives of this remarkably family here in our loved Sheffield. They have pass ed from our midst, their influence and works remain. This beautiful build- ing speaks in eloquent silence of their love for the village in which their days were spent.
 This Association of which our be- loved brother was SO long the head and it's president. will miss the guidance of his counsel, and the light of his pres ence. To those who loved him best We tender our hearts sympathy. with them mingle our tears.
 Farewell, beloved friend; the bright land of which thou so oft didst speak. is familiar to thee now. May we meet and greet thee whom we. like thee, have crossed the bar" and entered the serene harbor of rest.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
OLA TOM.

MT and Mrs A. Broaddis went to Boston Wednesday to attend the funer- al of his mother. who died very suddenly.
 Mrs Irving Lindsey of Brooklyn visited at Luther Lindsey's last week.
 The terra cotta works closed half a day Tuesday of last week for election.
 There was a surprise party at John Jackson's Monday evening, in honor of Mrs Jackson's birthday.
 Hon. Charles Siedler of New York, president of the White Brick and Terra Gotta Co.,, visited their works at Clay. ton last Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
A Trait of the Sex,

A travelling man who had been ab- sent on long trip just returned. and his 4-year-old daughter would not at first come near him. Every time he ap- preached her she ran away. The fa- ther finally sat down on the floor and, picking up some toy dishes, asked his daughter to come and play party with him.
 This had the desired effect, and the chHd came and played with her parent. who asked her why she didn't come to him before.
 "Oh, papa" replied the youngster, "I'm 50 shy."-Pittsburg Press.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
HOW,s THIsy

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Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14

How the People of sangir Keep Time.
 The people of Sangir, an island of the Malay archipelago, keep time by the aid of an hourglass formed by arrang- ing two bottles neck to neck The sand runs out in half an hour, when the bot ties are reversed. Close by them line Is stretched, on which hang twelve sticks marked with notches from one to twelve, with hooked stick, which Is placed between the hour last struck and the next one. One of these glasses keeps the time for each village, for which purpose the hours are sounded on a gong by a keeper.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Mayor-elect Seth Low and wife of New York city arrived at Great Barring ton last week Wednesday evening. and Thursday they were joined by Samuel Greenbaum and wife. MT Low during his stay here refused to discuss politics in any form. He played golf and en- joyed carriage drives. The citizens arranged to give him a public reception but he declined to take part. MT and Mrs Low returned Monday morning to New York city, and Thursday evening he will speak at banquet in his honor.
 Augusta Williams, who disappeared from her home in Brooklyn, Friday, where she was discovered Sunday. Fri day night the girl appeared at the home of Mrs Stiles where she has since re- mained. Miss Williams was notified Sunday that her father, Dr. Williams, was coming after her, and she immedi- ately took her first opportunity to leave She walked to the home of Samuel Williams beyond North Egre- mont where she was found few hours later and brought to Hotel Miller. Df. Williams arrived at the hotel about 5 o'clock Monday morning having driven from Hudson, distance of 28 miles, to hasten to the side of his only daughter. They returned to New York Monday morning.
 B. F. Ambach will go to Springfield Friday, to attend a meeting of the United Workmen.
 George Hanks appeared before Judge Sanford Tuesday charged with drunk -G | was sent to Bridgewater for year. George was sent to the House of Correction at PIttsfeld, Sept 16, and has been released only short time.
 Contractor Edward Fl. Shaw has been notified that he will have to make Q satisfactory settlement with Gesilio Magadini or a suit will be brought against him. Magadini was injured about two months ago by the falling of a staging on the Berkshire annex. The Italian had both legs broken and has since been in the House of Mercy at Pittsfeld. Fl. L.. Wilcox, attorney for the defendant, says that if settlement is not reached suit will probably be brought for $10.000.
 Rev. Thomas A. McGovern, who has been curate at St. Peter's church, has been transferred to the church of the ''Sacred Heart" at Springfield and will leave Thursday to take charge of his parish. Rev. Mir McGovern came to Great Burlington about seven years ago from Worcester, and has won the esteem of all the citizens. He is a member of the school committee and his departure will cause a vacancy on thes board. Mortimer T. Csvansugh will be men, toned successor
 Frank E. Shaylor was fined $10 last week for assult upon Fred H. Mosher, the boss of the tool room. Both men severed their connection with the company.
 John Jacobus of Jersey City is spend- ing week at Great Burlington.
 E. Fl Dewey has received four first prizes and one second prize on Belgian hares exhibited at the Pan-American. Henry T. Robbins, J. Fl. O. Church and W. ". Norton have been appointed delegates to attend the convention to be held at Springfield, November 18th, when bishop for the new Episcopal diocese will be elected.
 Mrs Frank Peasley was assaulted at her home in Monterey Sunday by"Jim" Peasley. She was quite badly bruised.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

The fact that Jerome is District At torney will be deterrent of crime after Jan. 1, and that will be better even than its punishment.-New York World.
 The British Cabinet still does not see the real South African question, which il not how it can end the Boer war, but how to prevent the Boer war from end- ing it.-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
Four Kinds of Pupfls.

The Talmud says there are four kinds of pupils-the sponge and the funnel. the strainer and the sieve. The sponge is he who taketh up everything. and the funnel is he who taketh in at this ear and letteth out at that; the strainer is he that letteth go the wine and re- taineth the dross. and the sieve Is he that letteth go the bran and retaineth the fine four. The student who be- gins at least to wish to belong to the last named class will not have been sent to college In vain.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
The Rus.ian c1imat.

The Russians count upon their cli- mate as one means of defense, as if was when Napoleon invaded Russia. Their troops are accordingly trained in winter maneuvers, including loading . battery, with its war transport and material complete, upon sleighs, mov- ing 1t for some distance over a difficult, snow covered country and bringing it into action again.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
Robin. Play at Being Dead.

One morning a well known naturalist was greatly surprised to see a robin lying on his back evidently dead, being rapidly pulled round and round by an- other bird of the same species.
 The naturalist at once came to the conclusion that he had come in time to witness the end of a deadly en- counter, and that the live robin was indulging in the cruel triumph of drag ging his victims lifeless body over the stones.
 But he was mistaken, for suddenly the live bird went down upon his back, his wings and legs were stiffened, and he gave every appearance of being dead, while the other robin who had been shamming death hopped on his legs and proceeded to serve his com panion in the same way as he had done him. Finally the two birds flew away together to a neighboring tree.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Mrs Lewis Chipmsn has returned from Norwalk.
 Mrs R. Merwin and son of DrAkeville, were at Mrs Mary Harrison's over Sunday.
 Mrs Mary Scoville is in New Haven.
 D. B. Tiffany has purchased piece of wood land on the Sedgwick farm and will move steam sawmill there soon.
 Mrs F. l. Roberts of Thomaston has been spending . week with her mother, Mrs Lumsu Harrison.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
A Curious Eating Custom.

The Dyaks divide in pairs when the hour arrives for taking food. the father and mother at one platter, two sisters at one and still two brothers at anoth- CT. When the family is not equally divided as to sex, a brother and sister may eat together, but this must al- ways bs the youngest and eldest of ths fAmnx. -. SasSxzsssd
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
Little sarca.tic.

Maid (to lady at door)-Mrs. Spencer is not at home.
 Caller (who knows differently)-Oh, I'm so sorry! But never mind. Tell Mrs. Spencer when she comes in that I called to say that I'm awfully glad she goes out more than she did. I've always wondered why she kept herself cooped up in the house all the time Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-14
Hia WafchdoR.

Mrs. Suburb-Oh, my dear, that mag nificent watchdog you brought home yesterday Is gone.
 Mir. Suburb-Eh? Did he break the chain?
 "No; but an ugly looking tramp came around and acted so terribly that let the dag loose, but instead of tearing the tramp to pieces he went of with him."
 Great ScotI 1t must have been the same tramp bought him of."