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New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
Suicide TO ESCAPE TORTURE.
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DOUGLAS MOUNTAIN, Col, Dec. 20.-Much
excitement is caused by the strange suicide OF John En-
erson MINER whose body was found partially covered
with dirt having the throat cut and gashed In horrible
manner Emerson had worked tunnel by himself, and
the earth over him had evidently csyed In. Some heavy
rocks fell on feet and legs, breaking his right ankle
He had doubtless taken out his knife and endeavored to
cut himself loose, his boot was slit up aud down;
hut he could not extTicate his foot After
long and helpless waiting and vain endeayOrs TO get out
OF the drift ne evidently his throat preferrg
not TO die by inches In his helpless ENHANCEMENT.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
INTERESTS IN PANAMA.
lBY CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICAN CABLE. !

lBY CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICAN CABLE.
PANAMA, Dec 20, via GalvestOn.-Nlr. 1ribe,
the General superintendent has assumed control OF
the Panama Railway and merchants and Others antci-
pate improved malaycment and fewer accidents.
The Panama Canal works being pushed forward
with energy under the French engineer, Mr.. Dinge.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
FIRE DAMP STOPS MINING.

WuKEsBARRE, Dec. 20.-The air course
being cut of in the Pine Ridge Coery by the recent cav
ing in forced an accumulation OF fire damp In the
mine to such an extent that is mpracticabe for the
miners 10 venture than few yards from the foot OF
the hat into mine. 1t Is impossible to trace the cave
I'm or 10 ascertain the Of the foul air. -Four huu-
dred men are thrown out OF employment
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
FUNERAL OFJAMES ". BOSLER.

CARLISLE, PENN, Dec. 20.-The funeral of the
late james Bosler took place from his residence here
this afternoon. The burial in Ashland Cemetery.
Ramsdell clinton Wheeler and Dr. ID. W. Bliss
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
ANTHRACITE COAL TONNAGE.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-The anthracite
coal tonnage OF all the carrying companies for the eleven
months OF 1888, ending November 80, 29,659SS6
tons an increase of 330 220 TONS compared with the
same period last year The stock OF coal on hand at de
water shipping points, November 80 was o9oosO ohs'
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A SICK NAN.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 2O.-A Rogers
vile dispatch that while william Hard one OF the
weathest and most prominent residents OF Hawkins
County sitting alone In his roOm he fell face fOrw
bed of hickory Goals. He burned so severely
that he died IN few hours Mr.. Hard just recover
ing from severe Illness and II Is thought he tainted
from exhaustion and fell into the fire.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21

consist of Is members and its sole duty will be the
preparation of the appropriation bills for the I'M
prOvement of rivers and harbOrs.
Mr.. Keifer spoke in favor of the resolution for
a select committee on woman suffrage, and Mr.
Reagan opposed it, the result being defeat of the
resolution by a vote of 8S yeas to 12i nays.
majority of the House had evidently reached the
conclusion that the number Of chairmanships and
committee places had been increased sufficiently for
one time at least.
HOW TIE COMMITTEES ARE AFFLICTED.
The net result is four new chairmanships and
sixty new places for committeeman. The new com
mittees are: River and Harbors, fifteen members; {;
Labor seven members: American Shipping, eleven
members; and Ventilation and Acoustics OF
Hall, seven members. Besides these, each
of the following committees is increased
from eleven to thirteen members Bank
ing and Currency, Foreign Affairs, Military Affairs
Post Offices and Post Roads, Territories, Public
buildings and Grounds, Reform in the Civil Service
and election of President and Vice-President. The
Committee on Pensions, Bounty and Back pay is in
creased from to members.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
ATLANTIC CITY HkALTHFUL.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. D., Dec. 20.-The report
published in Philadelphia and New-fork OF epidemic
scarlet fever here Is without foundation The place Is
heahul and the Beard OF Health and oeat physicians
are amazed the publication ot reports 10 the contrary
There ID NO scarlet feyer Ia The city.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
THE JAMES M'HENRY PARTY.
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CLEVELAND, Dec. 20.-James McHenry and
the gentlemen with him will leave here tomorrow for
NewYork. They have given up their intended trip to
Cincinnati and will depart from NewYOrk after the holl-
days for Florida
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
BILLIARD MATCH AT 81. LOUIS.

ST. Louis, Dec. 20.-The billiard match be-
tween Cation and Donovan closed late last night In favor
OK the latter by score Of 800 10 ALI.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21

Dir. Mahon's total bid, as made out by the esti-
mated quantities needed. was only $4,000 more than
the bid of OGrady; but if Mahon had secured
the contract at his prices the city would already
have saved sJ9,3O6 The estimated quantities
and the returns already in vary as follows:
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
AN ACCIDENT TO THE CAR.

BERLIN, Dec. 20.-A telegram from st. Peters
burgsays that while the Car was hunting in sledge
the horses of the vehicle SHE'D and the Emperor
was thrown out. His Majesty's right shoulder was
injured.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21

NO PLOT AGAINST MIR. GLADSToNE's LIFE.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-The police declare that
New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
COMMITss IS OF THE HOUSE.
THE SPEAK + WORK TAKING SHAPE.

AN ExrEcrArIoNSs . HE WILL ANNOUNCE HIS
APpoIN suENTs on MONDAY.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

KEEPIN' GRocERY.-In town up the Hud-
son two farmers had an itching last spring to
20 into trade. and after c,nvassing the sub
ject for a srel they put in $l,G0) each and
opened a grocery. Trade was dull, both had
large families, and they fin lily concluded to
dissolve partnership. In this frame of mind
they consulted ltwyer, who asked: "What
is the value of the stock on hAnd!' "About
$1,000" "And how much do you owe?"
'.About S4OO." every we'll. see my way
clear. Mr.. Smith, you will draw out the good
will for your share, and I'll throw in barrel
of molasses for your family. Mr.. Brown, you
take all accounts, and I'll throw in a keg of
pickles" "And VIII It's to become of the
store!' ''Oh, you will assign all the goods to
me, for my trouble in paying the debts and
giving you legal advice" Those farmers
sometimes stop to think Of it, as they lean
on their hoes and rest their achn, backs,
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

DIR. PIERcE's 'Favorite Prescription is
not extoled as ''cure-all," but admirably
fulfills singleness of purpose. being most
potent specific in those chronic weaknesses
peculiar to women. Particulars in Dr. Pierce's
pamphlet treatise on diseases peculiar to
women, 96 pages, sent for three stamps. Ad-
dress WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL Asso-
CITATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

When Mrs, Fogg asked her lord
and mas er for q fur cloak, and he re-
piled that. really, my dear. l can not
lur get you. she did not feel so bad be-
cause She couldn't get the cloak, but
was quite broken down By the heart
less manner of a man who could make
aipun On a matter OF such transcendent-
al importancc.-BOst0n Transcript
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

A WRITER who signs himself "Content," {"
writes: ''Dr. Guy sott'sY elbow Dock and Sarsa-
parilla has cured me of great weakness, dis
turbing dreams, etc. am now in perfect
health and am never troubled in my sleep,
therefore am content"
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Miss Malvina Rumley had Just
started out with her beau for = walk.
when her little brother johnny calls to
cher from the fence: II say. Malviny,
: dent you, bring that feller back here to
tea with you. Mamma says there ain t
more n enough biscuits 10 go around
as it is. S."-AleDG,mler Su,esf.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

IRA son of Nine. Loysop. the wife of
Pere Hyacinthe. is employed in one of
the bureaus Of the Treasury = Department.. D
He Is a. fine Gnguist and draughtsman.
and is quite favorite In certain circles
in Washington.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15
"Accept our Gratitude"

DR.. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.: Dear Sir
Your 'Golden Medical Discovery" has cured
my boy Of fever sore of two years. stand
ing. Please accept our gratitude.
Yours truly,
HENRY WHITING, Boston, Mass.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15
New York Graphic.1
O'Donovan Rossa's Opinso

10 ODonovan Rossa, speaking Of the Great
German Remedy to a friend, said: 'sMrs.
Rossa has been cured Of very severe attack
of neuralgia by St. Jacobs Oil, as she will
gladly tell you. if you call at my residence,
S79 Bushwick ave-, Brooklyn, n. Y"
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

DIR. PIERCE's "Pellets little liver pills
(sugar-coated) )-purify the blood, speedily
correct all disorders of the liver. stomach
and bowels. By druggists.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

INAUGURAL addresses are doubtless so
called because they are often bores. -Loaoeu
Courier. - ~ 1f
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

ONE Of the sons Of the Prince of Wales is
being trained for the church. In America
lots of women train their dresses for the
church.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

JUST imagine that you have given friend
something very handsome and you will know
what it is to have presents of mind.-N Y
Commercial
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

PEOPLE who lose their money in bucket
shops should rejoice at chance to kick the
bucket.
Dodge City times., 1883-02-15

Invalids, broken
down in health and
spirits by chronic
dyspepsia, or suffer-
'ingfrOm the terri
BILE exhaustion that
follows the attacks
ofacute disease, the
testimony of thou
sands who have
been raised as by a
miracle from q SIM
liar state of pros
tratiOn by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bit
tiers, is a sure guar
antee that by the
same means you,
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strengthened and
restored.
For sale by all
Druggistsand deal
ers generally.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07

board of agriculture, will be present and give an address on ''Agriculture in Massachusetts. The meeting promises to be an interesting one and should be well attended.
 Our nimble lmbed neighbor, Sheriff Harvey Holmes, turned his accustomed birthday ''cart-wheel' and made his 83d anniversary morning lively with his over and over bicycle style of locomotion, unavailingly appealing to those of the rising generation who were near at hand to take turn with him. Good habits, good spirits and clear conscience have given good health and heightened days to our neighbor and the weight of years make but little impression upon him. He is good for successful brush with the boys any day and never turns his back upon an opportunity to show what stuff he was made of.-Coeuier.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07
A GOOD SIGN.

Editor of Ne,os: Doubtless some one familiar with the detail of facts will give you an appropriate account of the splendid wedding and elegant enter tainment enjoyed by the guests of Hon w. H. Barnum on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter, last evening at Lime Rock. My object is simply to express the qualification that myself and friends experienced in noticing the absence of wine and kindred stimulants from his bountiful board When gen. tlemen occupying the position in socie- ty that MT Barnum does, are willing to set such an example before the social circle around them it augurs well for the moral and physical improvement of society at large. Beyond this Iventure upon no description, except to say that the whole entertainment from begin ming to close was as elegant as many of the vaunted displays in Washington or New York, and will venture to say, quite as cordial. H.
 January 31, 1883.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07
BERKSHIRE COUN TY.

The Berkshire county grange meeting IS held at Lanesboro, tomorrow, the 8th
 The Germans had masquerade ball at Burbank hall, Pittsfeld, Monday night.
 The Pittsfeld Methodists have contin- ued their protracted meetings for the 18th week and about 100 converts are numbered.
 Eleven of the Berkshire paper compa- ny's horses, four wagons and two sleighs have been sold at public auction. The horses averaged only about $40 each.
 Andrew L. Hubbell of Great Barring ton has presented St Andrews Masonic lodge, Winsted, with handsomely framed portrait of his father, Lyman Hubbell, formerly a prominent business man in that place and member of the Masonic order
 The selectmen are looking for a su- perintendent of the poor farm in Pitts field to take the place of William Burr Smith, who bought the Tower place in Lanesboro and will move there in April. They have had two or three applica- tions, one of them coming from Vermont.
 Connections were made by telephone from G. H. Heath's office, Lee, to Pitts field, thence to Springfield, Hartford Greenfield, through the tunnel to North Adams and back to Pittsfeld, circuit of nearly 300 miles, and conversation and music could be heard distinctly the entire distance.
 Egremont has purchased the old Aca- demy property at South Egremont and will make changes and improvements preparatory to it's permanent occupancy as town hall. The ownership of the property has for some time been in dis pute and it was not until 8 short time since that the town could secure title that would warrant it in making the purchase.
 The 18th farmers institute of the Housatonic agricultural society will be held at the town hall in Great Barring ton, Friday, the 16th, at 10 o'clock. MT John E. Russell, secretary of the state
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07
ooRREsPoNDHNoE.

~ CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in their communications so as to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence received after that time.
 s@ Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week if possible. Don't wait until you can gather 8 full column to send Gall at once," but let us hear from you from week to week. if you can't give more than two items at time, remembering that ne,os is not improved by age.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07

THE Sumatra tobacco question was considered in the senate last week when the following amendment was adopted:
 Tobacco in leaf, unmanufactured, when the greater portion of the bale, box or other package is suitable for wrappers, 75 cents per pound upon the whole contents of such bale, box or other package; all other tobacco in leaf un- manufactured and not stemmed 75 cents per pound; tobacco stems 15 cents per pound; tobacco manufactured of all de- scriptions not specially enumerated 45 cents per pound. An effort was made to fix the rate on leaf tobacco suitable for wrappers at $1 ,as recommended by the tobacco growers convention recent ly held in Hartford, but it was voted down by 21 to 18. The above is per haps the best that can be done and it is doubtful whether even that will be pass ed by both houses this session.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07
PoTAsKA, the great specific for Diph-

PoTAsKA, the great specific for Diph- theria.
 PoTAsKA cures Hoarseness, Bronchitis. PoTAsKA cures Sudden Colds. PoTAsKA cures Catarrh.
 PoTAsKA cures Tickling in the Throat. PoTAsKA is Safe and Pleasant for Children.
 PoTAsKA, indispensable to Singers. PoTAsKA cures Hoarseness.
 PoTAsKA, genuine Physicians Pre- scription.
 PoTAsKA, indorsed by Medical Fac ulty,
 PoTAsKA cures all Throat Affections. PoTAsKA, sold by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07
DIsTRIoI OF CANAAN, ss Probate Cour

nISTRICI OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court. D January 9th, 1888. Estate of Mary Owen, late of Canaan, Tn said District, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 ERAsTUS D. GOODWIN,
 Executor
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07

CONGRESS is hard at work on the tariff with fair prospect of their succeeding in doing nothing. Each house, we be- ieve, has bill of it's own, besides the commission bill, and every other man has some special interest to protect. Senator Ingalls, of Kansas said, the other day, that there was no more hope of passing tariff bill this session than there is ito discover the north pole be- fore tonight"
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07

THE Nebraska legislature after voting day after day for almost everybody in the state, finally concentrated enough votes to elect Gen Charles F. Wander son, republican. We believe, for 8 wonder, he was not born in Connecti- cut nor on the Western reserve, but is a native of Pennsylvania. Michigan and New Hampshire have yet to elect but they will undoubtedly elect republicans which will give the republicans the con- trole of the senate
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07
Given Away.

We cannot help noticing the liberal offer made to all invalids and sufferers by Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con- sumption. You are requested to call at Camps Drug Store, and get Trial Bot tie free of cost, if you are suffering with Consumption, Severe Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,- Hay Fever, Loss of Voice, Hoarseness, or any affection of the Throat or Lungs. It will positively cnra VOL
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07

AN ensilage congress, as 1t was called, was recently held in New York city to consider the subject of silos and ensil- age, subject that is becoming of inter- est and importance to farmers. The meeting was attended by such farmers as Legrand B. Cannon, O. B. Potter, Rev Dr Ormiston and others, who, al though not what would be called practi- cal farmers themselves, are men of in- telligence and of ample means to thoroughly try any experiments of this kind.
 The views expressed in regard to the benefit of ensilage as fodder and the best method for producing it, were widely different, but in general it may be said that for warm climates and clay soils the simple trench silo covered with earth is the best, while for the colder regions of Northern New York and New England stone or wooden buildi1 g gives the best results. Corn fodd. should be cut in lengths of from half an inch to an inch and half, as it can le packed away much more easily and eco- nomically, but the grasses may be put in whole. Corn fodder makes the best and cheapest ensilage, although sor- ghum and all kinds of grasses can be successfully used. The most convent ent pressure is by movable weights of stone or earth. The cost of producing it should be between $1 and $3 per ton.
 The N. Y. Sun treats of the matter in the following editorial: We have stud jed with much interest the proceedings of the ensilage congress which met in this town last week. A large number of practical farmers gave their experi- ence, and all of them were strongly in favor of this mode of feeding cattle. Some of these gentlemen had built silos that cost only ten dollars each, and others had experimented with large and expensive establishments; but all of them unanimously pronounced their ex- periments successful.
 It seems to us too soon to conclude that this mode of feeding is sure to be universally adopted. There is no doubt that cattle generally like ensilage, but that does not prove that it is always good for them. There are two questions especially which require to be deter mined before we can be sure that the ensilage system is not passing fancy, but permanent addition to the resour- ces of farming. These questions are, first, whether cattle fed on ensilage thrive on it in the long run, or whether after certain time it does not become necessary to abandon the ensilage fod der and to resort to some other mode oi feeding; and secondly, whether the al coholic spirit in ensilage, which appears to be what renders the cattle so greedy for it, does not produce in them state of partial intoxication and continuous inebriety, and does not thus do theal positive harm.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07

THE senatorial contest in Minnesota has resulted in the defeat of MT Windom and the election of D. M. Sabin. MT Sabin is a native of Windham county in this state but has been resident of Minnesota for many years.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07

THE state senate has confirmed the appointments of Judges Loomis. Sanford and Culver. Judge Sanford resigned the secretaryship of the consolidated road before his confirmation and William D. Bishop, Jr, was appointed in his place.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07

ATAC COURT OF PROBATE holden at salis- A bury within and for the Distric of Salisbury, Lorenzo Tupp.r. Esquire, Judge. On motion o' William Perry of said Salisbury, Administra- bury. within said district. deceased. This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and Jim lted for the creditors of said estate to exhibit istrator and directs that public rotice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper pub thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Salisbury nearest to the place where the dccea ed last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 DONALD T. WARNER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07
RuckEen,s Arntca salye.

The BEST SA1vE in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac- tion or money refunded. Price % cents per box. Sold by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1883-02-07
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