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Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

FAMINE Turkey, lately scourged by war, is the prey of famine. If in any American city fifteen persons should be found, in one day, dead of starvation, a thrill of horror would run through the nation; but as the city where this has occurred is Adrianople, few notice it.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

RATS. - Comparatively few rats are poisoned, but their actions alarm others, and when the poisoned rats run away 1t brings on general flight, So that often not a single rat is left. Strange poises, as the discharga of firearms or wide awake terrier, will cause stampede of rats phosphorous paste causes them especial discomfort, and is excellent in driving them away.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

NEw remedies and old ones under new names are being constantly introduced to the public, but Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup still takes the lead for the cure of ughs, colds, etc. Price, 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
Erao of OOAt.

As you value your existence do not fall to a bottle of bR. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY for Consumption. Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, or any Throat and Lung Affection: It is the only remedy that posittrety o'trss, and that when every thing else fails; TRIAL SoT- TILES FREE OF CosT. Regular size one dollar. Ask your Druggist for It. If they have not got 1t have them to send for it. Take no other.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

COUGHS AND OoLps are often over looked. A continuance of any length of time causes irritation of the lungs, or some chronlc throat disease. "Brot0n's Bronchial Troches" are an effective cough remedy. -Standard
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

WHAT A Boy SAID.-A little boys re- mark in school, at Pottsville, Ind, that he knew a good way to kill babies, which was by throwing them out of q window, led to the discovery of child murder.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

Go1D.-One-third of the gold mined goes to wear and tear, one-third goes into circulation, and one-third into the arts and manufactures.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
A Valuable Medicine.

The instantaneous effect of Macqueen's Matico Ointment in allaying the pain caused by Piles is surprising. A single application proves this. 25 cents box.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

CAROLINE, the deodorized petroleum hair renewer and restorer, as improved and per fected, challenges the world and stands with out a rival among the hair dressings, and Is a universal favorite with tho ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
Wmnfed.

Sherman t5 Co.,, Marshall, Mich., want an agent in this county at once, at Q salary of $100 per month and expenses paid. For full partit ulars address above.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

FoR SPECIAL RATES for advertising in this papt apply to the publisher of the parer. U7
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
JELLY.
PETROLEUM JELLY
 VASELINE.

GRAND MEDAL AT THE PHILADEL-
 PHIA EXPOSITION. .v y Silver Medal at che Paris Expositien.
 The most valuable family remedy known for tho of wo nds burma cuts skin diseases rheu.ua ism, ohilblaus, oatarrh, hemorrho4ds
 Also for coughs, colds, sore throat croup ana olpn' therla, etc. ,-,-,---..S :. Use and approved by the leading physicians of Euro,o aud America.
 Tho toilet made from pure Vaseline-suohA As PONiADE VASELlNE, 2S and 6O cts. vASELINR COLD CREAM, 2S and 60 cta. vASELINE CAMPHOR lCE, S6 cts.
 vASRLINE TOILET SOAPS,
 arc superior to similar ones. Tythsnt Alsc, yet- crinnty yaselinc, he most valuable s1ppsssnce M ps known for the oi Injuries and dsoeses oi nosss' oows sehsp, dogs, poultry .etc . ,-,..,.,,,.,
 heals Qucky without leANins sSSar For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Sprains' Scratches, WlndGRlls, 6rRvins, Groass- era, |, Swceny, Ringbone, Callous, LOes ei Hair, etc., 1t is especially useful, and Etves prompt clicf. v" ,..
 Atrial will develop its great value in the stable and on the farm. 2 For sale by druggists. Price Bc., in lb. cans.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
THE NEWEST MUSIC BOOKS. American Anthem Book,

with lss sasv and good Antkems, (QlH per dozen v By If. TINNKy snd A. J. ARpxr. Eaied by A. N; JoMNsoN. The Anthems exceptionally good, and sufficiently numerous to provide two for every sun- day Tn the year.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
Dow's Sacred Quartets
 F0R MALE VOICES, By Howard M. Dow

Price saoo. Per Dozen, siaoo. This is nne collection, which furnishes excellent material for bringing out the talent Of the Male choir.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
ParIor Organ Instruction Book

By A. N. JOHNSON. PrioesiSc,
 Aoompete easy instruetor for Reed QrRans, adapted exactly 10 he ants of those who wish to learn both easy light m usio and easy sacred music. A
 OLIVER DLTsON & CO.,, Boston. 6. II. DItsUn ssc Co.,. S43 B'dway, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

An abstract of the militia force of the United States, sent to the Senate by the Secretary of War, shows tbat it's organized strength in the different States consists of 145 general officers 1,605 regimental, field and staff officers,
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11
The Deluge. MEW CkMTkTh, By st. saens.

Price in Boards sloo. Taper 90 cts, This fla inst the time to adopt Canta.a for Chorus prao the Deluos has the of good and
Connecticut western news., 1880-02-11

Covert D. Bennett were acquitted of the murder of the formers husband. The jury were unanimous for acquittal from the start. Mrs. Smith has promised her friends to have nothing whatever to do with Bennett hereafter.
 In Maine, MT. P.AA. Sawyer, the FusioDist Secretary of State, who had established an office and retained pos- session of valuable State papers, has at last yielded, and, under protest, given up all State property in his possession.
 There is great excitement in Liver pool ever the approaching election of a member of the House of Commons and both parties are confident of success.
 The wages disputes in the cotton trade of England are still threatening.
 -Pere Hyacinthe has asked the authorities for the use of Paris church. but 1t is not expected that his applica- tion will be granted.
 The debate in the French Chambers on the customs tariff was opened by the .. Minister of Commerce, who admitted that the tariff of 1860 had not borne all the fruits expected of it.
 The French committee on the Frspco-American treaty of commerce has resolved to continue efforts.
 The authorities of St. Petersburg have prepared the programme for their celebration of the twenty fifth anniversary of the Czar's accession to the throne.
 wAsUTNnToN ITEMS
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
RItualisni and anti-Ritualism.

Philadelphia has a small eccles!ast'
cal war. Christ Church, the oldest
Episcopalian organization in the c',y'
within whose walls the father OF biz
country worshipped, has been sustain
ing II chapel, Of which Rev Mr. Hodges
was rector, subject OF course TO Rev
DR.. Foggs, rector OF the mother
church. Mr.. Hodges is rltna|lst, and
so introduced the confessional. F"'
this he was deposed and Rev. Mr
Lewis substituted, A part, at least. OF
the chapel people sympathized win
Mr.. Hedges. Their first move VS. u
procure separation from Christ
Church, and thus make the chapel IN
dependent. Failing in this, thew have
garrisoned the building, keeping
watchmen within it who are members
of,he congregation, and are supplied
with bedding, Dr. Foggs and Mr.
Lewis have both been refused an en-
trance, and thus far all attempts t.
compromise have failed. The Trends
Of Dr. Hodges claim that their money
not that of the Christ Church people
was expended IN huil'Ing the chapel
ami they declare their intention Of
keeping mp the state of siege until the
courts decide in their favor or Dr.
Foegs and the Christ Church consre
CATION weld. No blood has been shed
for only calm determination rules on
either side.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
Nashville Market.

eFlour-Supcrline Si,j0. extra. 700 !
mmily. Si.5N: rhoiccinnllN. Sb'J; lh'''y'
E25 patent process. SS0O' \.
Wheat--Fnnry. Sl.N; choice ~,
- medium !.22, low grades' l'o'
Corn mea--Suckcd, Doe.
Corn-Sucked in depot, white' 1zc
mixed. III; loose from wagon dc ''cheu
IN lrvee. &c. lama.
Onts-Sacked ant! delivered III depol
mixed. 5lr; white. j2r.
Rye--f'rOm wagon secd'O
Hay, SlSa2l 10.
chic pns-lJa22 cents. round.
Eyus-From first hands. Ta'
Buttrr-CUmmOn, Zoe; good, zoe cilolc
2br
Ginscng--Dry. 81 %. a
Fcuthcr.-S Strictly choice. iSr.
Wool-Mrdium and coarse unwashcd
3jc washed. 57c,
Dried Fruit--Apples. 81 &c ;pcachcs'q""f'
tiers. Sc halves, ST..
Country Meat Shoulders, 7cts sid''
Sc; hams 0; from store 'a"i cen
| advance
Tullow-Choice, SIC.
| I.ar,i-Sc.
! Cnttle-Good to extra heavy Shippers
3a4c: good to best grazing steers "a
Yl6c: medium butchers. 2n3le choicez|i
AZ: inferior 90 common. lal a..
Hog.-Light 75asi Oogros'; he"Vy '"'
Shecp-Averaging GO pounds and up
wards 3LaaIr; choire -.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

{ OF pas or smoke, turned ST, adI'y
aud made an intense heat Never lIa''
ing .cslcd any other coal, We can NOT
say what is the Inference. hut It s''l's>
fed the party trying it that it was Il
very superior CRATE coal. Capt II )ust'
conductor on the Chattanooga road
says he has tried it repeatedly. and II
Is the best CRATE coal he ever saw
The gentlemen will make their re
port TO the incorporates, and so soon
as some prciiminsries are gone through
with will begin the necessary w'rk III
developing. to their fullest extent
these valuable mines, and ny mex
winter Nashville may count on having
another valuable fuel supply brought
to her markets. We certainly CON
graduate the gentlemen on having
been 50 fortunate 10 getting possession
Of the mines, AS 1t is our earnest con-
y;ction they will he repaid any OUTLAY
for working them.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

THE wheat crop Of 1879 was the
biggest eser raised in this country, hut
it is predicted that the crop Of the
present year promises 10 exceed IT.
The Chicago Times, which has ,cle
graphic reports from all sections OF
the West and Northwest, estimates
that the Weld will I've GO per cent
ere ucr titan last year. This is due to
II large Increase in the acreage planted
hroush, about 10y the high prices obs
tanned fnr wheat this year.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

C,l. ki,lchrew. State COMMISSIONS,
Of Immigration. has hal over three
thousand applications from a distance
Since Odohcr last, for Information II
record to Tennessee. This shows thai
the attention OF persons looking GU
for new homes is being directed tc
Tennessee. and that The tide Of cmigra
ton can, with but little trouble, b'
turned in this direction,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
Insolvency,

The insolvency OF the estate of Jas. !.
Gardner deceased. having beer suggest
ii, all parties indebted 70 said estate must
make immediate payment; and all claims
lgainSt the estate must be presented. duly
authenticated. to the County Court Clerk
It Tenn. within the time pres
'rihrl by law. or they will be forever
barred.
MRS. l. f. GARDNER.
Feb. o. lSSO-.,n- Administrators
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

Judge Drummond, Of the United
States Circuit Court, has just rendered
IN important decision, especially 80
to married women. He holds that
when the property Of an insolvenl
debtor is seized and sold for debt the
wife has ,hr sane rights 70 her share
of the estate ~ if her husband had died
Instead OF becoming bankrupt.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

The Iowa Legislature is taking steps
to submit to the people OF that State
an amendment striking the word
white" from the section Of the con>
,uln'ion prescribing the qualification
or lrgislators Kansas, The "prom
Used land Of the negroes, sill cI'nSs
to the word, and refuses pcrcmplorlly
IN it's constitution 10 allow negro /,
hold an iii :e
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
Census OF 1880

In "A la;c interview of an Am, rican
reporter with Mr.. Fame NJ. Paul, Su
prIvisor Of the Census Of the Third
census District, the following !acls
were cleaned:
The taking Of the census was n prac
lical mater and required intelligent
aud energetic persons 10 do the work
aud such would be employed, regard
less Of politics.
Mr.. Paul had received five hundred
applications. Among The nu,n"e
were three ladies. They had bee
school teachers, and were thorough.
competent to DO the work, The la
dies would he given chance in th
matter Of taking the census, Wherev
cr he shoul, find them competent, AM
the districts suitable to them, he woul'
nominate liNm for appointment.
Any man or woman who canno
write or spell correctly need not make
any application for places, AS they
woull not be appointed. A lars,
number OF the applicants were lacking
in these respects.
A large numlcr Of applicants had
been recommended for appointment
On account Of being cripplcs. This
would have no effect unless the cripple
was thoroughly competent, physically
and it, other respects
Applicants had no need TO come ia
Nashville to see him prrsonallJ.
The compensation OF enumcrators
shall be asCrltancd and fixed as fol
lows:
In subdivisions, where the Supo rim
lcndrnt shall deem such an allowance
sufficient, nm allowance not exceeding
two cents for each living inhubi,an'
two cents for each 1ea,h reported, ten
cents for each farm, and fifteen cents
for each establishment Of productive
industry enumerated and returned
may he given in full compensation Iol
all services, and no claim for mileage
or travelling expenses shall he allowed
in such subdivisions; pro,id cd, that
the subdivisions to whichs,,the above
rate of compensation shall apply mus,
he desi gnaed by the super lnlenlcnt oi
the census at least one month ID adj
vance Of the enumeration; and no ac-
count of the time occupied IN emu ncr~
alton shall he required for the purpose
of ascertaining and determining the
compensation of enumeratOrs in such
subdivisions. For all other subdi
visions rates of compensation shall he
fixed n advance by the superintendent
OF the census, with the approval of the
secretary Of the interior, according 10
the difficulty OF enumeration. having
reference To the nature Of the region to
he csnvusscd, and the density or spar.
city OF settlement, or other cOnsilcra-
lions pertinent thereto, hut the com
,cnsation allowed to each enu,uerator
~ any district east of the one hun
lrcd,h meridian shall not exceed an
average OF four dollars per day Of ten
hours actual field work each. aud the
compensation allowed u each enunc
'ator IN any distrist west of the one
meridian line shall not ex.
ICED six dollars per working day OF
quail length.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

The Iowa Legislature has adopted
tue folio wing constitutional amend.
ment. 1t will 60 to the next Legisla>
ture for ratification:
Sec. 20. No person shall manufac-
ture for sale or sell or keep for sule as
u beverage any Intoxicating liquors
whatsoever, including ale, vine aud
beer. The General Assembly shall Nv
law prescribe the regulation for the Ell
iorcement of the prohibition herein
aud shall thereby provide
suitable penalties Tor the violation o.
he provisions hereof.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

Alter correspondence with the Gov
rruors Of North Carolina, South Cnro-
lima and Virginia, Governor Mark
has appointed commissioners to ar
range, in connection with commission
rr5 appointed by the States named
rol the Centennial celebration Of king's
Mountain in October next.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

A hill has been introduced N Con-
grcss 20 reduce the wages of govern
men, employees. The passage of the
bill would he good thing. provided
il included the Presi lent and the Srn.
a,ors and Representatives,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

An old soldier Of the Mexican war
has discovered that there are twenty
nine Mexican war veterans living IN
Duidson county in this Stale-m"rr
than in any other one county IN the
United S,alcs-and that there are more
living in Tennessee than in any other
State in the United Slates.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

Says the Murlreesboro News: " II
any one of the men 10 tennessee who
have made themselves conspicuous y
their vociicrous Professions Of disin-
iercslcd love to! the dear people, is
not anxious 10 secure an office. we
hope Somebody will find him and
place !um Oh exhibition at the Nash
Vile Centennial with the only sur
wing private Of the late war. He
would draw"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

Congressman Atkins, OF this State,
says he has given up all hope Of an
eariy adjournment Of Congress. lie
drinks The session will not close until
Judy.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
TO STOCK RA|sERS!
The Thoroughbred Saddle
Stallion,
JOHN NO|)SLEl,
AND HIS COLTS.
AND HIS COLTS.

This celebrated Stallion will stand the
present season. commencing the 10Th OF
March, and closing the 18th ofJuly. at my
farm in Franklin county. near Maxwell
Station. on the Winchester and Alabama
Railroad, which is ten miles from Win
chester and one mile east OF Salem, and
will serve mares upon the following terms
BY the leap, payable at the time of ser
vice, 81; by the insurance. payable " hen
the tact is ascertained or the mare traded
81. Due care and attention will be paid
to all stock entrusted to my care, but nc
liability incurred for accidents.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

A company has been organized and
p charter secured. in Nashville, 10 buy
and sell mineral lands 10 this State
aud in other States, and to engage in
mining operations.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

In n letter 10 the Nashville Amcr
can, Hon. Geo W. Jones. of Lincoln
county, SAYS: The efforts Of the poll
ticans aud newspapers, making wal
upon Mr. TIldcn, may he successful
and defeat The strongest AMI best man
in the Democratic party. That sue
cess will he the death bioW to tie Democ-
yacy IN .foremJer merit in the derea, OF
it's candidate for President The
mnssc. Of the party who elected Til
den and Hendricks in 1876, only de.
sire Il sound and capable President,
who will give them IN honest admins-
ration Of the General Government !;
desire the nomination of Samuel j.
Til,len by the convention in Cincin-
natl in June. and il nominated viii
'lrc, him Those who elected him in
1876 desire to aii,x the seal of their
condemnation upon the great fraud by
which they and not Mr.. Tllden
~ns swindlcd out Of the benefits tx.
p.r,rh 10 flow To the whole country
tram the results Of that election,
which can only he done by ayuin vo
ing for Dir 1'IdeD. With any other
nan III III, Democratic candidate will
,r virtual If not conclusive endorse
penI tina, he counting in Of Ru,her-
ord Is iia,rsswas uutaintrd with
rard ~ returning boards. visiting
'eirsn"n or untaiIhful politicians.
me pnr,r cannot auorl To surrender
he 10 Tue Of fraud" II
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

Sherman is on "hum" in Ohio
Tic made his opening campaign speech
at Mansfield, ia that State, lew days
Blucc.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

The Fayetteville Express has hois''
cd he name OF samNl j, Tildcn for
President
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
DESCRIPTIONS:

John Noosley is Il perfect model. eleven
years old. dark mahogany bay, sixteen
hands high and goes all gaits.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

The above horse will be on exhibition.
at Winchester, on the first Monday in
April and the DIST Monday in May. with
II number of his colts. | will give $40 in
cash for the best colt shown. A free seas
on for the second best. (and gallon OF
whisky; and also II free season for the
third best. desire MS many colts present
rs can attend. and assure YOU all Il tair
and impartial decision.
Z. The party who takes the second
premium must treat the crowd.
Parties from distance, wishing to
breed, can get their mares paSturcd and
attended to upon very liberal terms.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

The editor OF the Rhea Springs
News says; The writer was one Of
the seventy five Thousand Tenncsseans
That started in company with Gov
Marks and others in 1862 for Cincin>
na,i We learned at Pcrryvllc, KY,
ina, they were all mad up there, and
turned ba,k. Some OF US were sick,
and some got hurt any how. We did
not know then that future governor
Of Tennessee was along"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
Country Produce Wanted.
March 25th-2m

! will pay the highest market price, in
merchandise or cash. for Ginseng. Fcath-
ers, Wool, Rags. iron. Copper. Brass. Bees
wax, TallOw and dry Hides, delivered ut
the store of A. L. Plumlee.
mar25-3ws MIKE PLUMLEE.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

Ii is now charged against TIden
that he invented the fifteen block puz>
zle.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
EVERYBODY MAKE MONEY!

UdtchrS. NOceitics, JeWetIV,
Qualities, Notions, dc.
NOW Is THE TIME 20 push your bus
mess or start anew. Our goods are ofthe
very latest styles. purchased mostly II:
Auction or private Bankrupt Sales. en-
capt those we manufacture. Warranted as
represented. Send for Catalogue. prices
AIMED. and order your goods. Address,
New York Auction Go 81 Park Row.
New York. mari GIN
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
Shnrtesl. Best and QuitkrSt EAute

by which to reach Memphis. st. Louis
and cities OF the Northwest.
Emigrants wishing to 80 to the great
Southwest. You are offered beltrs time and
connections by this route than by any
I
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08


Tine storkhu,lcrs of the N, {. and
ST. Loui, Railway Company met in
N shvil'e on Tuesday of last week
President Cole called the meeting to
"ILrr He President Colc) rendered
his resignation, which was accepted
Superintendent Thomas resignation
was ais" rendered and accepted Su
perinlcndenl Thomas was then, ailc:
Ic,ng elected to fill the vacancy in til,
Board Of Directors caused by the re
s,enalion Of G. :. Baldwin, nominated
for President, and was unanimously
elected To that position I'D Interim
lresl,rn, Thomas appointcd j. {.
Wrrnn. Superintendent Of the road.
Ex-Governor James D. Porter be
came a stakeholder in the Nashville,
thattaroo4a a. st. Louis Railway on
ll," ~ at March. Tie will therefore
not be- eligible under the charter to the
Presidency unlil June 2,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08

The New York Herald has been in
lcrviewing tho Tennessee Legislators
On the Presidential question, with the
following result; Thurman is the first
choice )f Ia, second choice Of s, Scy-
mour il the first choice Of 8, second
choirc Of D; Bayard is the first choice
OF TO- second choice Of 7; Tilden is
the first choice Of s, second choice OF
B Hendricks first choice Of 7, sccond
"f s; Hancock first choice Of 2, sec
oud Of 6. while % are for the nominee
expressing no choice. Republicans
arc for Grant first choice IA, second
for Blaine AZ first choice 3, second
Sherman IL the first choice Of and
se"onH choice OF 8 while Washhurnc
IL the second choice Of 9. The single
Crcenbarkrr ID for Warner
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-08
Come and See. Prices to Suit
the Times.

March 4th. 1850.