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Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

this season from 300, GOO to 100000, which is a wished to embrace Moham nedism in Salonica, European Turkey, but was prevented and for cibly taken from the Mohammedans by Greek Christians, whereupon serious riot took place, during which the Turke assassinated both the German and French consuls, who were endeavoring to protect their people. The French and German governments have sent gunboats to the scene and demanded repara- tion, which is promised. .... Twenty thou sand charges of trend rock' powder ploded on Jersey City Heights, damaging many build ings and causing shock which was felt over an extensive area. 70. Alter sixty hours of almost incessant rain at Leavenworth, Kan, 8 terrible tornado struck the city, doing $l50,- 900 worth of damage. .... 4 terrible rainstorm and tornado struck Chicago unroofng many buildings, toppling the spires Of the Wabash avenue Methodist and Grace churches sweeping the new tower and massive fog bell into the lake, overturning houses, wrecking carriages in the streets, and doing damage estimated at $2OO,00J. Only one boy was killed. A supposed iuc endiary fro at York, o't uoeUApJcO IoAIuoAdA AhoOAAAo DAOPo, employing 160 hands, and entsiling loss of $110000.
 Intelligence from Georgia states that the grain crop prospect is cheering. large area is planted in wheat, oats, rye and barley. There will be more corn and less cotton planted. ..... Piper, under sentence of death in Boston, confessed the murder of lGtle Mabel Young in the church tower. He also confessed having beaten Bridget Landregan to death in 1873. He says that when under the influence of stimulants he has an uucon- troliable desire to shed blood Seven French vessels engaged in the Iceland fisheries have been lost. .... An investigation of the New York and the Western Book Concerns has been ordered by the Methodist conference. =. During seventeen-hour rainstorm in Shreve- | port, La, seven and one-third inches of water fell. ..... Col. Gordon's expedition to establish line of communication with equatorial Africa has been abandon d. owing to the lack of sup port from Cairo. Michigan promises 8 full peach crop. .... As horse car was enter ing the platform at Hoboken, N. J., to be taken to the brow of the hill, the engineer started the machinery, causing the car to fal into pit thirty feet deep. Of the twenty. seven passengers on board, all but one were injured-many fatally.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

eral waiting room, 13O by 100 feet, ladies waiting room eighty-one by 100 feet, bag gage room forty-nine by 100 feet, ticket office thirty by forty feet, package room ten by thirty feet, and a number of retiring rooms, all handsomely finished, and pro- vided with every convenience. The rooms on the second floor are for the Use of the railroad officials and employees
 This depot is reached by circle of three tracks sv coping from the main roadway four-ffths of a mile long, and the diameter of the circle they describe is 600 feet Ali trains will enter this circle heading west and depart from the depot heading east. Three trains can be landing or receiving passengers in front of the depot at the same time, the entire tracks being foored over, and no matter in what direction the trains may come or go, they can be moved without confusion, delay or danger.
 Seventeen additional sidings have been constructed, connected with this circle, of a length of 1000 feet each, upon which wait ing trains can be run and remain with en- zines attached, until the time arrives for them to enter upon the circle, receive their passengers, and depart for destination This arrangement of tracks and sidings is novel, and affords facilities for the transac- tion, without detention or confusion, of an almost unlimited passenger business.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
A Legislator Disgraced.

The Pennsylvania House of Represen- tatives, after ten hours discussion, agreed to expel B. J. Petroff, member from Philadelphia, for conduct unbe- coming representative. The accusa- tion was that Petroff had negotiated with lobbyists who were urging the pas sage of the Boom bill to obtain fourteen votes in their favor for $7, 300. Petroff denied any corrupt motive, but insisted that his sole object had been to ascer- tain whether money was being used to pass the bill and to expose those by whom it was so employed. Theevidencc proved that he did not receive dollar, but the House considered that the nego- tiation was improper, and therefore de cided on his expulsion,
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

or ten miles, and every modern appliance for combining the highest speed with the most perfect safety has been adopted. The company has built 200 elegant cars, with engines of the first class ample to move all trains that may possibly be required.
 Centennial visitors will find the Pennsyl- vania road the only direct route from the West, North and East to the Centennial Exhibition, the rates as low as by any other route, the time made by it the quickest, and the accommodations for comfort, luxury and safety unequaled. Careful agents, on all trains, will arrange for the prompt and cheap delivery of all baggage, and, for fifty cents, sell seats in comfortable carriage to any point in Philadelphia.
 Above all, these visitors will be landed at the very doors of the Exposition, in the beautiful Centennial depot of the company represented in the above cut. It stands op- posite the open space separating the Main exhibition building from Machinery hall, facing the principal entrance gate and the Judges pavilion, and in close proximity to several immense hotels and restaurants It is $40 feet in length by 100 in width, two stories high, and surmounted by six towers. In design it is tasteful and ornamental, comparing favorably with the many beauti- full structures erected for the purposes of the Exhibition. The first floor contains gen.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
The Encampment Grounds.

According to the rules for the military encampment within the Centennial grounds in the park, permission to oc- cupy any portion must be obtained of the governor of Pennsylvania. No more than one piece of artillery will be per mitted at any one time within said grounds, no horses will be allowed to stable there, no structure of any kind, except military tent, shall be erected, and the license to occupy the grounds shall be revokable at any time when these stipulations are violated. Gov. Hartranft has accepted possession of the encampment lands, and is under obliga- tions to return them in the same condi- tion in which they are received.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

The great Empire of Brazil, with a splendid map of South America, is ex- haustively treated of in the AMERICAN CYo1oPHD1A, together with special no- tice of the life of the emperor, Dom Pedro II. This great work is nearly completed, the last volume being in press. The cost of this immense under taking is over s45O, ,000, exclusive of pa per, printing, and binding. The pub fishers, D. Appleton & Co.,, New York, supply the work in monthly or bi- monthly volumes when desired. They will supply specimen pages, on applica- tion, gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

PICKLES. preparing pickles avoid the use of metal vessels. If pickles are kept in them any length of time they will become poisonous. Always use the best vinegar, and, when it is necessary to boil it, do it in porcelain kettle or ia 8 stone jar on top of the stove. A small quantity of alum is an improve ment to pickles, but too much is ipj juri- sus. Keep them in either glass or hard OfOneWare.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

THE WEST END HOTEL, on the'' European plan, 1926 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, next door to the Reform club, centrally located, and arranged for two hundred guests, supplies 8 long-felt want. Accommodations frst-class. Prices moderate. The proprietor, c. T. Jones, Esq. for eight years in the Hoffman House, New York, knows how to keep hotel.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
to Persons Visiting New York
 or the Centennial.

The GRAND UNION HOTEL. New York, oppo- site the Grand Central depot. has over $50 ele
 gantly furnished rooms. Elevator, steam and all modern improvements. European plan. Carriage hire is saved, as baggage is taken to and from the depot, free of expense. The restaurants supplied with the best. Guests can live better for less money at the Grand Union, than at any other frst-class hotel. Stages and cars pass the hotel constantly to all parts of the city, and to Philadelphia depot
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

ST. ARMAND, P. O., Sept. 12, 1874. Messrs. LITTLEFIELD X CO.,:
 Dear Sirs-Beng desirous that others may know CATARRH REMEDY,nI wish to inform you what it has done for me. I am % years old, had been out of health for about years. had employed three or four doctors, and tried various medicines without receiving any permanent benefit, but con- tnued rather to grow worse, until last fall, when had become so bad as to be unable to do an hours work at time. Had severe soreness and pain under the shoulder blades and through the shoulders with very lame back, and feeling in my rlght lung as though there was weight bearing it down, with continual dropping in the throat and down upon the lungs. Such was my condition when commenced to take your oatarrh Remedy, one bottle of which and after taking four bottles I was restored to health, so as to be able hard and continued labor, such as chopping and clearing land at which have been engaged the past season. My recovery attribute solely with Gods blessing to the use of your Catarrh Remedy. Yours truly,
 HENRY SNYDER
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
ROOFS

that leak are costly property cannot afford them The damage to housed crops which results from storm, often than the cost of putting you Barn roof in order The yearly decay of agricultural machinery and implements arising from leaky roofs On outhouses would more than pay the cost of roofing every shed, crib and storehouse on your farm Your stock suffers the drppngs of stable roof the necessity of their lying in wet stalls These evils affect property, but when your house roof leaks 1t is
 full of pais and pans catch the steady stream here ceilings and falling plaster there is spoiled fur niture, damp bedding and rheumatism there is the anxious wife wearied with running up stairs to gnas wasted. afford it. Our Slate Roofing Paint will end your difficulties and make your roofs water. tight For roofs, Rubber Roofing Felt covered with Slate Roofing Paint will give satisfaction to any House Paints generally, send for 100 page Book which is free to all who write at and n.ention his newspaper. Address, N Y. SLATE ROOFING CO.,, HIM Cedar St N V.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

Corn and four are staple articles but not more so than Joinsons Anodyne Lini- nent where known. It is good for children or adults, for any internal soreness of the cLe ,t or bowels, and the best iniment prepared, nnder whatever name.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

They say that if bee, wasp, or hornet stings, it is nearly always at the expense of life. Thus a slanderous tongue will ultimately damage it's possessor more than its victim.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

Pimples on the face, rough skin, chapped hands, saltrheun and all cutaneous affections curod. the skin made soft and smooth, by the use of JUN1PERTAR SOAP. That made by Caswell, Hazard Oo., New York, is the Lnly kind that can be relied on, as there are many limitations, made from common tar, which are wort hless.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

At our request Cragin & O., of Phil. adelphia, Pa, have promised to send any of our readers, gratis, Con receipt of fifteen cents to pay postage sample of Dobbins' Electric Soap to try. Send at Once
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

The an-gone feeling which people sometimes speak of is caused by want oi proper action of the liver and heart. They may be assisted and the bowels regulated by Parsons Purgatioe Pils in small doses.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

To ALL, particularly nvads, spring is trying son. Indications of sickness should at be attended to. Fatal diseases may be caused by allowing the bowels to become constipated and the system to remain in dsordered condition, until the disorder has time to develop itself An of prevention is worth pound of cure is an old and truthful saying. Therefore, we advise all who troubled with the complaints very indigestion disordered lver want appetite, nausea, feversh skin, to take with out delay, Schenck's Mandrake Pills We know of no remedy harmless and decisive in Its aotion It at strikes the root of the disease and produces healthy the system. People need never suffer any disease arising from dsordered condition of the liver if they would take this excellent medicine when they feel the first indications of the malady Familis, leaving home for the months should tlke thr. four boxes of these pills with them They have almost insanta effect They will relieve the pItient of headache in two hours, and will rapidly cleanse the liver of surrounding bile and will efectuslly prevent bilious attack. They sold by all druggists
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

Don't Throw Away yo%T NISneyiNTo XTN Sr1 1HS LINIMENT has been sold every bottle bas been war rauted and not one has been returned Thousands o certificates of it's wonderful curative properties be seen at the De .ot, 10 Park Place, New York It will do all and more, than is recommended for It is fecty safe to take internally It Cholera, Group D!sentery Collie, Sea Sickness, Chronic Rheumatism Sprains. Old Sores Outs etc. Seld by the Druggists
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

Vegetine acknowledged by all classes of people to be the best and most reliable blood purifier in the werld.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
Deafness and Headache
 Cured by One Bottle,

MANcHEsTER, N. H., June 2, 1875, Mesers. L1TTLEFIELD & O.:
 Gentlsfner-I wish to inform you of the benefit that have received from your valuable " "CoNsrI- TUTIoNAL CATARRH REMEDY. I had the Catarrh so bad that my hearing affected badly. One bottle restored my hearing so that can hear the tick of the clock very plain. had the headache for year all the time; the last three months have not had any headache, and my health was never better than st the time of writing this. can cbeerfully mend it to all sufferers from catarrh.
 Very respectfully yours,
 s. s. HUBBARD, Agent Union Mutual Life Ins Co.,, 1087 Elm St. Price $1 per bottle. A Pamphlet of B pages giv- Ing treatise on Catarrh, with innumerable cases of cures, sent FREE by addressing the Proprietors LTTLEF1LD & CO.,, Manchester, N. H.
 FOR SALE IN SALISBURY BY M. l.. GRAHAM, Druggist, Agt. 6m-19-yol5 Q
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19

Ii A l. l. S HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR
 FOR THE CURE OF CoUaHs, COLDS, INFLUENZA, HoARsF. NESS, DIFFICULT BREATHING, AND ALL AFFECTIONS OF THE THROAT,
 BRONCHIAL TUBES, AND LUNGS,
 LEADING TO CONSUMPTION. This infallible remedy is composed of the HONEY of the plant Uorehound, in chemicalunionw with TAR-BALM, extract cd from the LIFE PRINCIPLE of the forest tree ABIEs BALsAAIEA. or Balm of Gilead.
 The Honey of HoreH ound sooTHEs AND scATTERs all ir-isations and infiam- nations, and the Tar-Balm CLEANsEs AND HEALS tie throat and air-passages leading . the lungs. FIVE additional ingredients keep the organs cool 7ill,O and in healthful action. Let no pre- judice keep you from trying this great medicine of famous doctor, who has saved thousands of lives by it in his .arge private practice.
 N. B.-The Tar Balm has no RAD TASTE or smell.
 PRICES, 50 GENTS AND $1 PER BoTTlN
 Great 0aving to buy large size. Sold by all Druggists.
 "Pike's ToOthache DropsH cure in l minute
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A DIAMOND WORTH SEEING

Save your Eyes and Restore your Sightl
 Throw Atoay your Spectaclcsl I By reading our Illustrated Physiology and Anato- my of the Eyesght of 100 pages tells how to restore impaired vision and overworked eyes how to cure weak, watery, unframed and near-sighted eyes, and all other diseases of the eyes. Waste more money uring your face. Book mailed free to any person. Send on your addresa.
Connecticut western news., 1876-05-19
AGENTS WANTED

To sell the Patent Eye Cups to the hundreds of people with diseased eyes and impaired sight ID your county. Any person can act as our Agent.
 To gentlemen or ladies, 85 to SEQ day guar anteed. Full particulars sent free. Write immedi- hn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01
Still Another Crash.

You see the fact is H. Gillen has the largest
stock Of dry goods Of all kinds and qualities to be
found in the city. Times are hard for many OF
his customers; invoicing time is coming round
and to facilitate invoicing, and to benefit his
patrons he pow offers his entire mammoth stock
at greatly reduced prices for The neat thirty days
Remember this is not sale Of a broken stock,
where the choice Of goods is confined to a half
dozen pieces, but genuine sale OF full snd
complete stock bought of the best eastern impor,
Gillen's stock never was larger than it now is
nor his prices lower, and this further remarka'
BILE reductions shows that Gillen means to be Of
use to mis- patrons in these precarious times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01
--$~
A Card.

To THE LADIES OF OTTAWA AND SURROUNDING
CoUNTRY.-I tender my sincere thanks for the
liberal patronage bestowed upon me during the
past year, continuance of which trust they
will favor me with in the future.
A year ago my store and stock was destroyed
by fire, causing me to seek other quarters.
was fortunate in securing as pleasant a store and
supply in more convenient location.
With the liberal patronage which / have re-
ceived, and Notwithstanding all my difficulties
free to state that my establishment is the only
first class millinery store in Ottawa, keeping as
do an exclusive millinery stock Of goods.
In the future my aim shall be to please and
give my customers satisfaction audfurnish them
at all times with the very latest styles and
fashions. Mrs. O'MRARA.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01
Lovett's Airts.

Some two years ago Mr. Loyett came to this
city and opened shirt factory. Croakers sait
"he never can make it pay" "we cant supportit''
&C., &c, but his present standing among vi
shows that croakers are but poor prophets. Dur
ing this short time, by his industry, close aften
ton to the needs of his customers, and prompt
ness in fulfilling engagements, he has built upa
reputation second to none. His shirts are worn
all over this county, the people having soon
found out that they are perfectly made OF the
best material, and invariably it, for besides en-
ploying the best aids he can procure he is him.
self an excellent cutter and both works him.
self and supcrintends personally all work done
by his aids. Give him a call--wc mean those
who have never been there-his old customers
needing no second invitation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01

The surgeons Of the international Surgical In
stitute will visit this city on the 9Th aud 9th Of
January, 1876, and can be consulted at the Cliff.
ton Hotel.
Says reporter from one Of the leading news.
papers of this country: have often heard of the
" international Surgical Instituted" so often
that concluded to visit it, and see what could
learn for the benefit of our readers. Their ma
chinery and mechanical appliances for the
treatment of paralysis and defOrmities are truly
wonderful, and something am safe in saying
has never been seen by any one not having been
through this Institute. Their shops for the man
ufacturng of braces and apparatus are gigantic
and something not dreamed OF by those never
interested. Their help numbering in all to thir-
ty persons, require fortune every year to pay"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01
Shoot the Hat.

Considerable talk is being made over a hal
styled Florentine. AS stated in previous ad.
vertsements, that idiridual hat is not ne'o style
though very pretty one. | bought them in
French felts, late last August, ana am now the
only one that has them in felts. The fashion re-
ports, that is, the leading publication OF the [.
=. The Xilliner, has not mentioned the Floren-
tine since last September. Like many other
styles, il is easy for the city dealer to gull the
country nlliner that does not keep posted or
buy goods enough to really know what is fash
ionabe, and they in turn, try it on their custo-
mers. am selling all Mestyes, and chief among
them, the Vampire Qaeet, beautiful, cream,
French felt, only one o,lar and fifty cents, other
yles French felt for one dollar to one and a
quarter. Cheaper goods, from thirty-eght to
seventy-five cents. Trimmed hats in proportion.
Do not advertise anything that cannot prove.
The only full stock in the city, wholesale and
retail. Low, 6 COURT STREET.
NIB Lace frames, 90 cents, buckram, scents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01
Miss Anna r'ield,

at No. 81 Madison st. is still making the dresses
of all our fashionable ladies, both in the city
and country surrounding. She keeps fine
stock of dress trimmings of all kinds selected
with that care and Judgment that only one OF
her experience can employ. She has also the
celebrated Buttericks patterns, and is agent for
Cornwell's self fitting chart. This last is new
and valuable aid for the ladies, and is rapidly be-
coming justly popular. Miss Field will give full
instructions for its use, and the ladies should at
least examine it-they will find it useful. Her
friends will always fad her Eat nome" at her
store on Madison St.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01

Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Ethriage, of Chicago, were
very pleasantly surprised at Narseiles or
Christmas Eve, by receiving several very beau
tiful and valuable presents, such as cake dish
butter dish, spoon holder one pair salt dishes
DC, all silver, presented by the Congregations
church of that place Rev. Mr.. f. is pastor Of
the church, Coming down from Chicago each
Sunday and certainly must be highly appre
ciated by his people to have been made the re-
cipient of 80 pleasant and substantial a surprise
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01

FINE PREsEST.-On Christmas day Mr.. A.
E. Bach, leader of the Ottawa City Band, was
made the recipient of fine present in the form
OF magnificent album, given to him by the
members of the City Band, and containing their
photographs. 1t was .IsOst handsome book,
and Mr.. B. appreciates it highly. He desires us
to return his most grateful thanks to the kind
friends who gave it to him, and declares the
book shall always find as conspicuous aplace in
his home as the members of the band have in
his friendship and esteeM.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01
Hn for KAuaas 7

/ shall take cut small party of cxcursionists
to Larned and Kinsley, Kan on Tuesday, Jan
18th, 1876. If you desire to go to any part OF
Kansas at excursion rates, let Inc know at once.
shall also send out emigrant freight and ex-
cursion trains, Feb. 18th and March l4th, 1876.
Cars Of freight sos and 800 eech from all points
on g., X. l. S 2. r. r. JOHN NJ CHILDs,
Gen. Agt. A., T. & S. F. r. r., Joliet, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01

GooD AND CHEAP MEATs-Not broken down
yet by the butchers petition, am prepared TO
furnish quarters or 30 lbs. Of any part Of the
quarter cut up and delivered at cts. per h.,
and an entire quarter at even less than cts.
Send orders by postal or to my house, north end
Of Columbus ST. CHAs. TAYLOR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-01
Ladies'.

The best and cheapest place to get your comb
ings and cut hair made up is on Columbus st.
first door north of Cuon Carriage shop. Hail
Landscapes taught and made to order. Also first
class wax work. .S0turol t,o,sr, neatly pressed.
MRs. L. w. MEYERS a. son.