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Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
LIME ROCK.

Edward Hull and Michael Kenny are two new moulders recently added to the B. R. foundry. Plenty of business coming our way.
 Carpenters are at work in the Casino, wainscoting and other interior repairs.
 The Lime Rock water works may be @ trihe slow but it gets there just the same. The proprietor of the reservoir site is sending out to prospective pa irons samples of the water in frozen blocks. About 600 loads of ice have been cut on the Gillette pond.
 Wm. Call is out of the horse business for the present, having decided to take up the dairy trade for the coming season.
 A spring wedding is che of the possi- bilities of the future. It is not more than 8 thousand miles from the post office. Welcome Spring."
 Rev. R. H. Gesner attended the joint meeting of the Clerical Club and the junior Glorious, the latter of which he aided in organizing, in New Haven on Monday.
 The Trinity Sunday school will have special missionary service on Sunday, OnuuhHJ AObub hs O.OU HI bu0 hkkoHuOOu' The scholars will sing missionary hymns and listen to an address by the rector, and sn offering will be made for foreign missions.
 I. R. Fenton returned Monday after a trip to Troy where he had been attend ing the funeral of Mrs Fenton's uncle. M. Collins.
 Mrs M. B. Richardson is visiting in NRtick, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
SOUTH CANAAN.

The week of prayer was observed by 8 union between the three Churches. Monday and Tuesday evenings the meetings were in South Canaan. On Tuesday evening the Rev. MT Graham preached an excellent sermon. On Sunday the Rev. MT Evans gave a fine discourse on the duties of the coming year, from the text: "Where Art ThouT A union meeting was appointed for the Bsrrack school house on Wednesday evening.
 Mrs Welles Yale was taken very ill about two weeks since, but under the care of Dr. Skiff, is now we'll on the road to recovery. Mrs Barney of Lime Rock has cared for her during her ill., ness About the same time Mrs Wm Deming fell on the ice and injured her right hand severely, which still troubles her.
 Allan Bosworth's family, after hay ing . severe time with the scarlet fever, are mending. No new cases develop ing, it is koped the rest of the family may escape, three of the children hay ing suffered from it.
 The ice houses in the neighborhood are being filled with fine, clear ice from W. I. Kellogg's ice pond.
 addition to the place. The small boy is in evidence.
 Mrs Ferdinand Beckley and daugh- ter visited in this place last Monday; also Mrs Julia Miner.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
RUNTsVIELR

Horasio Howe, one of our oldest residents, living very near the Cornwall line, went out in the woods near his home last Thursday afternoon to cut some stove wood. He had cut 8 long pole and in dragging it, it caught, throwing him backwards on the ground, breaking his leg near the hip. This occurred about p. m. and he lay on the ground until 8.30 a. m. the next day, when he was discovered by John Dean, who, with several others, was out fox hunting. MT Howe WAS car ried home and Dr. Cobb of Falls Vil- lage was immediately summoned, but he could do nothing for MT Howe ex- cept to make him comfortable. It was impossible to set the bone owing to the swollen condition of the leg. His son, Geo. Howe of Goshen. is caring for him, but on account of Mir Howe's ad- vanced age, 85 years, it is very doubt ful if he recovers. Mrs Howe is also very feeble. Owing to rheumatism she is barely able to get around the house.
 Mrs Ganser closed her school here last week Wednesday. She, with MT Ganser. attended the funeral of Mrs Ohas. H. Johnson in East Oanaan.
 Miles Blodgett is in Hartford this week in attendance on the State Grange.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
Albnnf and Gye.

The story of Mime. Albani's first Lon- don engagement Is as follows: Colonel Mapleson heard of her singing at a theater at Malta, and, thinking that she would be successful, he made her an offer, through an agent, of a contract to sing in Her Majesty's theater. She agreed to it and went to London; but, on arriving there, she told the cabman to drive her to the Italian opera house. He, instead of going to Her MaJesty's, took her to Covent Garden, which was also devoted to Italian opera.
 She was shown up to the managers 8 office and stated that she had come to sign the contract which MT. Mapleson had offered her. MT. Gye, thinking to play a joke on his rival, Mapleson, made out a contract, and Albani signed 1t. MT. Gye then told her that he was not Colonel Mapleson, but that he could do much better by her. He offer ed to tear up the contract if she liked, but told her that Nilsson was singing at Her MaJesty's and would brook no rival.
 Albani decided to let the contract stand and thus became one of the stars of Covent Garden, eventually marrying the son of MT. Gye.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
FALLS VILLAGE.

Mrs Emma Mundry is visiting Der sister in Hudson, NY.
 Frank Baker of New Haven is spend ing Q week at W. R. Hubbel's.
 Mrs J. Lee Ensign's mother, Mrs Wiesing, is very low at this writing and not expected to live.
 William Watts, who lived at the foot of Brinton hill, froze his feet week ago last Friday, was taken with pneu- monis two days later and died last Sun day. He was 16 years old. The funeral was held Tues lay; burial at Grassy Hill cemetery.
 Miss Merwin, teacher at the Hunt school, had to give up her school again Monday and return to her home In New Milford, on account of losing her voice. Her sister is supply ing her place.
 Fl. O. Gaylord, one of our prominent resldents. and Miss Lois Wells will be married today at the home of the bride on Wells hill, LakeviIle.. After Q short trip they will reside in G. W. Halls house on Prospe ct street.
 Mir and Mrs George W. Hall have shipped their goods to Winsted and will go there to board in few days
 At the annual meeting of the stock. holders of National Iron Bank on Tues. day the following directors were elected E, W. Spur, H. O. Gaylord, M. B. Richardson, D. T. Warner, G. H. Knight, D. E. Dean and Robert Sec vile. The directors elected B. w. Spur, president; D. E. Dean. cashier and W. R. Hubbell. teller,
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
NORFOLE.

The Methodist church was filled to overhowing last Sunday, there being 8 union service of the Congregational and Methodist Churches. Next Sunday the Rev. Fl. B. Roberts of Winsted will oc- cupy the pulpit in the Church of Christ; also beginning with next Sunday the regular evening service of the church, which has been discontinued for some time, will be resumed.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society will be held in the "Battell chapel' on Friday of this week at 3 30 p. m. sharp.
 A teachers meeting will be held in the "Gym" at 2 80 p. m. on Friday. Mir J. G. Estill of Lakeville will talk on the subject, Teaching Arithmetic. " These meetings are not intended for the teachers alone. All who are interested are cordially invited to be present.
 E. P. Darrow left Monday morning for New Brunswick, N. J.. where he will enter the employ of the Norfolk & New Brunswick Hosiery Go. as assist ant superintendent. Mrs Darrow ex- poets to follow on Saturday.
 Several people have been in town re- OcAlAJ AoA Iuo PuEpObo OA IoulAuk uou5cn for the coming summer. Among these were MT and Mrs Robert Gould and daughter of New York.
 Harry E. Stevens returned to Brook lyn the latter part of last week after Q few days stay in town. MT Stevens has always shown a decided taste for theatrical work. having organized sever al successful amateur troupes in this town. He is now organizing a com. pany with MT Baker of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mir and Mrs Snow of West Norfolk are away on @ two weeks trip.
 Martin Donovan, who has been Balch & Platt's teamster for several years, has resigned, his place being taken by Frank Soules.
 Some of the young people had a dance, followed by whist, in the village hall Tuesday evening. About forty couples enjoyed the good time.
 Miss Mattie Stevens is spending 8 few days in New York.
 Misses Aura and Alice Beardsley are visiting in Ilion, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The selectmen and school committee held a meeting last week and appointed Dr W. Hill to fill the vacancy. J. B. Clarey and a representative of the Plttsfeld Journal were excluded from the meeting, and as they refused to go they were escorted out by Chief of Police D W. Smith.
 W. P. Capes, who for a few weeks has been local representative of the Courier, was called to Utica last week by the sudden death of his mother. Mir Capes will not return to Great Bar rington to resume his duties as local editor.
 The case against F. W. Reyes of New Marlboro for the illegal sale of liquor has been postponed for another two weeks.
 Joseph Lee of Sheffield was fined $5 Monday by Judge Sanford for con tempt of court. He was summoned to appear in court Saturday as witness but failed to do so.
 The Hope Fire Company has ap- pointed the various committees who are to have charge of the 48th annual ball to be held Friday evening, Feb. 2
 George Edwards, who claimed Canada as his home was sent to Pittsfeld Mon- day for 30 days on charge of drunk enness.
 Postmaster W. 0. Hinman has re- ceived notice to institute another rural free delivery from Great Harrington. The route covers 22 miles, supplies 102 families and is to Risingdale, near Housatonic, through Monument Val ley to Lake Buel.
 Dr. J. B. Beebe and Tax Collector F. H. Briggs left Tuesday for visit in New York city.
 The 30 head of fine Jersey cattle owned by William Stanley were ship. ped Tuesday to Mt. Morris, N. r., where they will be owned by Mir White, an extensive farmer. Edward l.. Van Deusen has gone to Mt. Morris to superintend the farm.
 The Lafalot Whist Club will. be en- tertained Thursday evening by Miss Frances Day at her home on the Egre- mont road.
 Milton E. Merriheld of New Marl- boro has entered in the District court 8 suit for 5000 against the town of New Marlboro for alleged damages which he is said to have received from 8 defect i've highway. MT Merrifield was in. jured year ago last June and was con- fined to his bed for some time. He was driving along the highway when Q bank gave away and he went down some 20 feet. His wagon was broken and the team injured. The case will be tried Saturday. Wilcox will represent the compla nant and Joyner the de- fendant.
 Mrs Josephine E. Ksrner, 57, died Sunday night at her home in North Egremont. She is survived by hus- band, one daughter, three sons, two brothers and two sisters. The funeral was held from her late home at one o'clock Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
EAST CANAAN.

Mir Hood of Boston. Mass, gave an interesting missionary talk at the church Sunday evening Not very large con- grePation was out, owing to the severe cold.
 Mrs Asaph Palmer of Torrineton was @ guest at W. B. Webster's last week.
 At the annual meeting of the Aid Society last Thursday, Mrs Hanna was elected president. All the old officers were reelected. A number of new ones joined the society.
 Mrs Charlotte Johnson went to Hart ford Tuesday, where che will remain for time with her her daughter, Mrs Louis Roys.
 At the regular Grange meeting Tues day evening Mrs A. Mary Garfield was chosen lecturer for the coming year, iu place of Miss Edith Lawrence, resigned. At the next meeting will be installation of officers.
 The ice business is being rushed by all the farmers. 0. Fl. Sage filled the creamery ice house last week, drawing it from Wood creek.
 Mrs John Beckley of Canaan and Mrs Martha Ruppert of Norfolk are keeping house for o. H. Johnson while his mother, Mrs Charlotte John. son, is caring for her daughter, Mrs L. o. Roys, in Hartford. Mrs Roys hal been afflicted some time with inhsma tory rheumatism.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
W EST CURNWAL.L

Miss Iia Monroe is visiting at the Hon. George 0. Hsrrison's.
 Mrs Ransom F. Smith entertained MT Bickwell over Sunday. Mir Bickwell breaches at this place in the absence of MT Sibley.
 Dr and Mrs Joseph Robinson spent a day and night at Houston Cochrane's last week.
 Announcement has been received by friends in this village of the marriage of Miss Winifred Wadsworth Hubbard to John Russell Agee at Fl Paso, Texas. where Miss Winifred has been staying for the past two years with her sister, Mrs Ross Ransom. Mrs ARee is the daughter of MT and Mrs R NJ. Hubbard, who have their summer home on Cream Hill, and granddaughter of Mrs s. A. Brewster of this place.
 Out of town guests who assisted at Mir Clark's birthday celebration were: Andrew M. Clark and family of Oorn- wall, William Clark and daughter and Mrs Cornelius Dibble of Bristol, and Mrs Sage of Ct. Darlington, all relatives.
 A large number of people from this village, Masons, their families and friends attended the installation of officers of Blazing Star Lodge, No. "A. F. & A. M.. which was held in the lodge room at Cornwall Bridge on Friday evening of last week. The ceremonies were very much enjoyed by sil. as were also the splendid banquet and the witty after dinner speeches.
 Fl. P. Olcott and Mir W. B. Hubbard entertained at the latter's summer home on Cream Hill. last Friday p. 10. An impromptu musicale, was given, after which refreshments were served. Among the guests present were the Misses Roper and Foster of Baltimore, Md, Mrs Ingraham of New Haven, MT Wylie of New York city and l.. O. Wickwire of Cream Hill.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
Pension Prosperity. New York Worldly

While the population of the United States has increased 2l per cent in the past decade, their pension roll has in- creased AT per cent in the same period. And Secretary Hitchcock's report gives color to the hope that before many de- cades have passed the pension roll will overtake the population, the American people can stop work and live on their pensions, with Congress assem- bling occasionally to vote an increase all around. Already one American in every 30 has . pension. and if only the appli- cations in sight are allowed this pro- portion will be redaeed to one in 58.
 The pension roll is now the longest in our history. It contains 997, 735 names. There are 403, ,569 claims pending, and every mail is bringing in new claims by the bushel. But the good work goes on too slow. This man Clay Evans should be put out and his place should be filled by somebody who will take possession of the United States treas- ury and hang out sign: "Why work? Step in and help yourselfP'
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16

The agitation of fire district moves g contributor to our columns to argue for fire district for fire protection Hs we'll as for electric lights. While we have year after year labored for better fire protection, yet we believe that the thing to do today ia to ask our citizens to form fire district for the purpose of lighting our streets. We have g tangible proposition to work on. The Norfolk Electric Light Go. will light our streets with 35 lamps for $4OO per year or with 45 lamps for $500. Hence, lot us form . fire district and lay small tax which will raise the $400 and let us have electric street lights. We are already paying a. few dollars more than $200 year for streets certainly not half as we'll lighted as they would be by 35 electric lamps.
 As we said last week. you can do one thing at time; and afterward when a definite proposition in dollars and cents regarding fire protection is presented it can be acted upon. Our people are growing very particular to know what is done with their money and the street lighting proposition shows for itself for every dollar. .s-
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
An Empire Sold at Auction.

The Roman empire was once sold to the highest bidder. On the death of Pertinax in 193 the PrRtorian guards put up the empire for sale by auction, and, after an animated competition be- tween Sulpician and Julian, 1t was knocked down to the latter for 6,250 draehmas. The Romans held auctions of various kinds. the proceedings be- ing much the same in all cases. The auctio sub hasta, which was a sale of plumber, was held under a spear stuck in the ground. The magister auctionis, or auctioneer, was chosen from among the argentarii, or money changers, and his assistants were the cashiers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
CLAYTOM.

Mrs Ruluff Rood and Mrs B. l.. Cook spent last Tuesday in East Canaan at Daniel Lawrence's.
 Mrs. A. B F. Dresser started We'd nesdsy morning for Hampton, Vs., where she expects to remain the rest of the winter.
 Lizzie Stuart and Norma Cardani re- turned from their visit in New York last Wednesday.
 Miss Gilmer Dresser has returned from New York and is with her aunt, Mrs G. H Rood.
 A. O. Brainard visited his parents in Pittsfield on Saturday.
 Some of the young people of the place are attending the dancing class in Canaan,
 Miss Dora Mallory has returned to Daniel Miller's.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
A Short National Anthem.

Short National Anthem. Japan has perhaps the shortest of all national anthems. It is called "Kimi Ga To-" from its first three words, and consists of thirty-two syllables, which count in poetry, however, as thirty-one. The exceeding brevity Is due to the national fondness for conciseness of phrase and for economy of expression in all forms of art.
 The patriotic song is what the Japa- nese call a ''tanka," or verse of five lines, the first and third being of five and the others of seven syllables. Be low is given the anthem in Japanese, with an English translation:
 Kimi Ga To.
 Kima ga yo wa
 Chiyo nj yachiyo nj
 6azare tshi no
 1wawo to narite
 Koke no musu made.
 TRANSLATION. May our lords dominion last Till a thousand years have passed Twice four thousand times O ertoldi Firm as changeless rock, earth rooted, Moss of ages uncomputed. Japan and America.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
THE SECRET OF LONG LIFE,

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Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16

The solution of the negro problem is their diffusion throughout the Union by emigrating largely from the Southern into the Northern states. This is not going to be in it's first stages rapid movement. but it will grow finally to great proportions and operate with con- stantly increasing rapidity. New Or leans Picayune. .
 This is just what the Southern people want, but on thinking it over, it is not iust what the Northern people want.
 We haven't been in the northern town that has 50 per cent. negro population but we have seen lots of Southern towns that have. The small per cent age of blacks in the North has not cheapened labor here. because the blacks find something to do at white mons wages. Should the negroes im- igrate in wholesale numbers to the North conditions would approach those of the South where the negroes who work are cheap labor. Barbers. sar- penters, masons and other negro trades. men at $1 day are not wanted in com. petition with the Northern working. man. Tesmsters, freight brakeman and that class of employees in the South are negroes ct Q maximum wage of $6 @ week. Their manner of living makes the condition possible, and when g negro marries. his wife besides caring for his home, brings in . revenue from washing or cooking or service to the whites of some kind. The Northern man of toil doesn't want to meet thii kind of competition. ..
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
RHEFE1ELD.

Last week Tuesday evening, Jan 7, the installation of officers of the Shef- field Grange, No. 224, were the follow ing: Master, Zacheus Fl. Candee; over seer, Frederic B. French; lecturer, Wm. s. Conway; Steward, Arthur J Hoyt; assistant steward, Edwin H. Cande; chaplain, John R. Huggins; treasurer. Mrs Arthur J. Hoyt; score tary, Miss Grace E. Wilcox; gate keep, CT, Frederic M. Hulett; ceres, Mrs Levi H. Boardman; pomona, Miss Mary E Hulett; flora, Miss Lizzie R, Huggins; lady assistant steward, Miss Daisy G. Cook.
 A sooiable given by the ladies of the Episcopal Church was held at the home of Mrs T. 0. Wickwire on Tues day evening of this week.
 The citizens of this place regret to learn that Norman Shears intends to leave the hotel this spring. Through his good management the past sum- mer it was we'll filled with guests and all speak favorably of him as land lord in we'll kept house.
 The Epworth League Reading Circle was held Monday evening at the bome OI NILES 0ThCS 11. "ACOA Oh OhOASAN& Plain.
 The twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mir and Mrs Charles Will Hams was celebrated Monday evening, Jan. s, at their home at the Glenny place, and made very pleasant occas- sion. Nearly hundred invited guests were present.
 Rev. A. J. Amery of West Bedding. Ct., will give lecture upon China and Chinese customs. dressing in costume, at the Congregational church, Satur- day evening, Jan. lS, at 7.30. Admis, sion free. MT Amery is returned Methodist missionary, having spent five years in China. He will also preach in the Congregational church Sunday morning, and at the Methodist church in the evening.
 Invitations are issued by MT and Mrs John o Smith for the marriage of thelr daughter, Garry Louise, to Harry S.. Chapin. on Wednesday of next week, Jan. 22, at 12 o'clock, at their homo in the east part of this town.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-16
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

The Tiffany men, who have hsd a long time at saving railroad ties and lumber on the 0. E. B. Hatch farm, moved last week all their paraphanalia to Cornwall Hollow.
 Miss Grace I. Hubbard, who has been visiting Mrs V. o. Beers for some time, returned to her home at New Haven Friday.
 Jacob Liner was very unfortunate in losing one of his pair of black horses last week. The horse was probably worth two hundred dollars and was sick only few days with indigestion and fever.
 Rev. MT F. Brown, who held pro trscted meetings seven years ago in this village and then went to China as Q missionary, will speak at the M. B church in this village on Monds-, Jan. 20th. He will tell you what he knows about missionary work among the celestials. Come and hear him in full Chinese dress.
 Miss O'Brisn has returned to the telegraph office here after vacation of a few weeks.
 The tim Der and lumber for the new creamery has come and the workmen have commenced putting the building together. The ice house will be finish cd in few days and will be filled as soon as possible.
 Mrs Wm. NJ. S. Ourtisa and daugh- ter, Mabel, have returned to th ,ir home in Bristol after few weeks visit to relatives in this village.
 Fred Smith, Tommy Lennon, Robert Lane, Alison May, Myron Wells, Will Lane and more will go to Kent to work sorting tobacco this week, as the ware- house here is closed this winter on &C., count of the poor health of Hon. Vic- tory O. Beers.
 W. P. Sturges is trying to care for finger which shows all favorable symptoms of felon. He is using flax seed poultices instead of profanity this week.
 Sunday was pleasant but the attend ance at church was small. You have an interesting preacher at the M. E. church. Why do you not go and hear him? The singing and music is of the highest order, and the church, under the care of Wilson H. Sturges as sexton. is comfortable and warm. Come and try it.
 Miss Lillian V. Hatch went to Hart ford Tuesday to attend the State Grange and to visit relatives in that city. Mrs Charles A. Hatch and daugh- ter, Elsie. will stay with Mrs Eliza beth Hatch during her absence.
 Howard Odell has charge of the vil- lage street lamps and lights them, keeping them in good order.
 Thomas Dougherty is still at the New Haven hospital and able to sit up some of the time.
 Nathan Dunbar has secured the ser vices of Thomas O'Donnals and Rich- ard Brofsy in drawing slab wood to the railroad for shipment. Quite a number of cords have been shipped from this station to be used in burning lime.