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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
WASHINGTON.

The second national bank of Xenia, o.,
having made good its impaired capital,
has been authorized to resume business.
Judge Crowell, the newly appointed sixth
auditor of the treasury, is q resident of St.
Paul. T.. A. Clifford, formerly postmaster
at Evanston, Ills, is his deputy.
The name of ex-congressman Crowley, of
New York, is being pressed upon the presi-
dent for the vacant secretaryship Of the
treasury. Assistant secretary Coon, who
rose from 81, 30 clerkship, Is q prime IA
vorite at the white house. Ex-Speaker
Sharpe, of the New York assembly is a can
didate. Secretary Chandler urges the pro-
motion of assistant secretary French.
The United States consul at Lyons reports
to the state department at Washington that
the French wheSt crop of this year Will eX-
coed tsat of 1883 by 10000, GOO bushels, and
that the crop is excellent The wheat yield
of England Is excellent. The wheat yield
of England will also be abundant. In con-
sequence Of the abundance the price of
grain Is declining rapidly.
The commissioner of Indian affairs does
not credit the reports of the threatened In
dian outbreak IN northwestern Montana,
and believes that the stories are circulate q
by stockmen, who wish to have the Indians
removed. An officer of the Indian bureau,
referring to the matter, said the stockmen
had no just cause for compSlint, even If 1t
were true that the Indians had killed few
cattle. because the lands belonged to the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
FOREIGN.

Twenty lives were lost by q fire in a sui
phur mine at Nicosia, Sicily.
Two hundred Americans are present at
the evangelical alliance now sitting at Co
penhagen.
Alphonso Taft, the new American minis
ter 60 Russia, presented his credentials to
the Car Thursday.
Christine Nilsson has signed contract
with Colonel Mapleson to sing In England
and America for 81, 400 night.
London Truth is the authority for the
statement that Rubinstein has been engaged
to give twenty concerts in America.
The car of Russia reviewed fifty thous-
and troops at Warsaw Monday. The city
was brilliantly illuminated at night.
Growing activity is manifested among
German socialists, who have brought for
ward six candidates for the forthcoming
election.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

The Adrian (Mich.) Times says:
Professor Douglas, of the State Uni
versity, it is said, produces amateur ey-
clones at will. He does it by suspend
ing large copper plate by silken
cords. This plate is charged heavily
with electricity, which hangs down like
a bag underneath, and is rendered Wis
ible by the use of arsenious acid gas,
which gives 1t a green color. The for
nation is q miniature cyclone, as per-
feet rs any started in the clouds. 1t
is funnel-shaped, and whirls around
rapidly. Passing this plate over a
table, the scent cyclone snatches up
copper cents, pens, pith balls and other
objects and scatters them on all sides"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

CHICAGO.

-s W,ygEAsT-I,Swer; Sept 74'l@7oc; Oct,
CoRN.Lower; Sept, 55@55slc; Oct,
bs3f 1886; Nov, 44s4(d4 sxc; ~.
OATs-Higher; Sept 24s4@24sc; Oct''
251@25Ac.
PRovIsIoNs-Mess Pork lower: Sept,
$1,000 100; Oct, S16.50d 1850; Year,
S11.l59lI.20., Lard-Steady; Sept. s6;9S
Clio; October, S6.95@T10; Nov, SCOOPS
Choice to fancy steers. ........... So. 50d 9. 80
Good to choice steers. ........... 5.75d6.20
Medium to fair steers. ......... 4.75d5.5O
H06s-Market firm. Sales ranged from
S5;S5G6.S5 Tor heavy: s525@615 for light.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. We quote: Choice to
10 good do. 20@21c; good to fancy Dairy at
l6@2Oc; common 10 lair do. 1la15c.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

The new pension building will be the
largest brick building in the United
States. 1t will cover nearly two acres
of ground, and will form a new fea.
ture in architectural Washington. The
other public buildings in the city are
of heavy classic style, dating back to
the days of Greece and early Rome.
This building is modelled after the style
of the Roman palace of the fifteenth
century.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

Arscne Houssaye has mania for
building chateaus. He now has seven
at Beaujon and is building an eighth.
The seven were named respectively tho
houses of youth, Love-" .'Knowl-
EDGE" Family" "Renown, wealth"
and "Wisdom. The eighth which no
is now building, is the house of
Death" and will be the mausoleum
in which its authors dust will be
placed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

One of the scarcest of State histories
is McCall's History of Georgia" two
copies of it being known, one of which
is said to be valued at $3.50. A con.
fidence man has victimized a number
of prominent gentlemen of that State
by sending them letters and stating
that he would forward copy of the
book for $15. He failed to respond up
on receipt of the money.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
BOSTON.

WooL-Steady and in good demand;
Ohio and Pennsylvania. fleeces S3@3316c
for Y, and S5@3616c for Xxx and above
average lots Sic; market firm. Combing
and delaine firm; 34(d3S11c; choice lots fine
delaine wanted; unwashed in demand and
numerous sales at 19@25c; California pull
ed and carpet woods quiet; sales, Australia,
341L(02SLc
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
ST. LOUIS.

WHEAT-Lower: No. Red Sept, IA
@75c; October, 7SH@7S&c; Now, $500
@S111c. CoRN--LOwer; 47I(d4Sc Sept;
4714@47%c Oct. OATs-Lower: September,
26Hc; October, 2619c. RYE-Quiet: 51c.-
Pork lower; 5000. Dry Salt Meats quiet
at 500, $50, 1905. Bacon steady at
S10.6216, I1.16. Lard-loWer; $500
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
BALTIMORE.

WHEAT-Western lower: No. Q Winter
Red Spot and Sept, S4s4@S5c; October
S55s@S55S. CoRN-Western higher: Mixed
Spot and Sept, Csc; October, 601S a 63c-
OATc-Western White, 33@35c: Mixed
do. G0(a SIC. JlYE-Higher ut t6a5S.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
MILWAUKEE.

49, WHEAT-Lower; Sept. 741fc: Oct, 7614c;
Now, 7Sc. CoRN-Firm at 554c for No.
9. OATs-Firm: No. 2 White. 261<c.
RYE-Strong: 53c for No. ]. BARLEY
Lower at &c for No. 2.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
CINCINNATI.

FLoUR-Fair demand: Family IS. 5Od3.9O.
WHEAT - Firm at S0c CoRN-Strong at
54c. OATs-Weak at 2Sc RYE-Steady;
SOC. PRovIsIoNs-Pork steady at S17.25.-
Lard firm at S7.00G7.1213. Bulk Meats $3.50
010.12 Bacon 1.25Cd11. 621S.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
NEW YORK.

SEC; October, 5000 S7s6c; Nov, SS]% @S914c.
CoRN-Quet; Mixed Western Spot, 62
UG5c
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
NORFOLK.

J. B. Eldridge and w. J. Beach ar- rived from Kansas, Saturday. MT Beach after short visit will return.
 A. W. Comstock has decided to enter a drug store in Hartford, instead of at tending the College of Pharmacy.
 Workmen have been engaged in put ting heating apparatus in the Hall building
 Messick x Cone and Clark < Bassett will soon try closing their stores at 7:3O P NJ, excepting Saturday aDd pay day evenings.
 Senator Hawley has written to the Republican State central committee that he will make five speeches in Ohio, be ginning Oct 6. Consequently his en agreements to speak iE South Norwalk Norfolk and Greenwich, Oct 6, and 8 | have been cancelled.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
EMF.

Mrs o. R. Camp made Q short visit in town Saturday.
 Mrs E. s. Elmore is in New York city this week.
 Walter Bartram of Sharon spent Sun day with friends in Kent.
 R. M. Gibbs has left town and has taken position as salesman in the dry goods house of McCord & Copeland, Bridgeport.
 Deacon M. S. Barnum is very serious ly i'll.
 The Catholics are holding a fair at the Town hall, commencing Monday, September %, and continuing every ev- ening through the week.
 It is rare sight to see apple trees in full bloom at this unreasonable time. In Thomas Lyons yard there are three small apple trees filled with blossoms as pinkey-white and fragrant as in May
 At recent meeting of the selectmen and other town officials the subject oi erecting soldiers monument was dis cussed. The site proposed for it is the green at the lower portion of Mair street, near St Andrews church. Nc decision was arrived at, but it is hoped that, as the subject is really being talk ed up and a sufficient amount Of money ready, something will be done soon There is not citizen in Kent whc would not be proud to see such me morial standing in our village.
 A monument of white marble, yer, handsome in design, has been erected in the upper cemetery to the memor, of Alice and William Leonard.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Mrs John 0. Sturges and daughter, accompanied by Mrs James flakes of Huntsville, visited friends here last week.
 Dennis Duggan is troubled no more for hired girls, one lately appeared and runs the house whilst Dennis runs the hand car.
 Potato digging is at its height. Some farmers complain of grubs, cut worms and rot, but the crop will be more than the average. Prices are averaging 50 cents per bushel.
 The district school has commenced with the veteran teacher, Mrs Helen J. Page. The average mum Der of scholars is same as last year.
 The second prize awarded for the best section on the Housatonic railroad was taken by Thomas Dougherty of this place, who is a faithful servant to the company. The amount was $50.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs Wm Wood, wife of New York M. D., visited last week at MT John Woods.
 James A. Ford spent the Sabbath in Pittsfeld.
 Miss Osborn of Litchfeld was the guest of Mrs Isaac Marsh last week.
 R. N. Cochrane is in Vermont buying some more cows and young stock.
 David l.. Smith is in New York buy ing goods for the fall and winter trade.
 Dr W. E. Weed returned with his bride on Monday, and they will board for the present at MT D. l.. Smiths.
 Henry Wheeler's dog "Skip" beats all the woodchuck hunters yet. He has caught thus far this season 115. Whose pup can show better record ?
 A concert will be given in the chapel on Thursday evening, under the auspi- ces of the ladies' benevolent society, which promises to be Q rare musical treat to all present. The Lakeville glee club will be assisted by Prof Harvey, organist; Prof Wilson, clarionetist of Lakeville; Prof North, cornetist of Corn wall; Mrs Carrie Wolcott, Mrs Owen, Miss Alice Dakin, vocalists of Falls Vil- lage with Miss Sarah Miller of this place, pianist. Admission 9 cents, children under ten 10 cents. For fur ther particulars see small bills, for this is a benevolent advertisement.
 The praise service on Sunday even. ing was largely attended and reflected much credit on Superintendent k. R. Pratt, for the admirable manner ir which the lessons of the last quarter wero arranged and presented by respon sive recitations The singing inter spersed at short in ervals was well rcn dered and the display of beautiful flow CTS was fine.
 Matrimony still hovers in the air. Or Monday afternoon the wedding bell' rang out for Mir Frank Reed of Cream Hill and Miss Mary Fritz of Colds Mills who were married at the home of thu bride by Rev W. H. McDougall. Thc happy couple took the half past three train for New York and thence to Hart ford and other places, followed as al the newly married from this place ar with showers of good wishes.
 Another club has been brought int existence, organized in due form ant named the Y. A. O. W. c. The frs meeting was called last Saturday even ing and attended with Q quorum wh took the most honored of their mem bers. T. Fenn, who settled with muc grace i'll the presidential chair, J. II Cochrane furls the sails of viee-presi dent, while F. B. Wood wears the pro longed mantle of secretary and treausul CT, with becoming and dignified look , The Bee Hive is the place of rendezvou and the object unadulterated amusc ment and morality combined. Success to the busy bees that swarm nightly i . recreation hive.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
EAST CANAAN.

George Rood, wife and daughter re- turned Saturday from visit to Hamp- ton, Va.
 Mrs Charles Emmons from Ohio, sis ter of Mrs Everardus Ives, is visiting relatives in this section.
 James Drake and family spent last week at their home in Philmont, and took ill the Chatham fair.
 One hundred and seventeen scholars reported at the Sunday school last Sab bath.
 Meeting of conference of churches was held in this place yesterday. Re treatments were served by the ladies in the conference room.
 Rev E. F. Atwood preached an excel lent sermon in the Congregational church last Sunday evening. The sub ject was "The causes which fill our state prisons, viz: likeness, licentious- ness, intemperance.
 The Blaine and Logan rally Friday evening was Q success; over 40 persons were present. several ladies, quite a number of boys and a sprinkling of democrats. Dr Eddy spoke briefly and treated the questions at issue in 8 fair and candid way. A. T. Roraback then followed with considerable force, re- viewing the record of the two great con- tending parties and after Q speech of about 20 minutes, in which he. done some democratic pounding he knocked himself out in the 47th round, he had evidently lost his wind and the thread of his argument, and sank to his seat exhausted. Prof Baldwin and E. D. Lawrence made short speeches touch ing upon the topic of the day, and the meeting adjourned with Q campaign song and cheers for Blaine and Logan.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
Connecticut Patents.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date September 23, 1884. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger & Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. O.. :-
 Alvord, W. T., Bridgeport, manufact- ure of door knobs; 3O5, 558 and 56O. Alvord, W. l., Bridgeport, door knobs; 3)5, ,559 and 652.
 Botsford, W. H., Bridgeport, pen mans assistant; 3O5, ,568. Crockett, A. E., Branford, milk can, 05,5O5.
 Brown, J. R., Bridgeport, automatic fire extinguisher; 5O5, ,663.
 Case, H. F., South Manchester, pro- cess of and machine for sizing or color. ing paper; 3O5, 424.
 Courtright, Theodore, Bridgeport, or. namentation of metal and other surface 3O5,512. Deming, Ernest, Middletown, sus. PChuOI onA3 OOA,OIO.
 Dimond, G. H., and w. F. Dial, Bridgeport, automatic tension for sew. ing machines; 3O5, ,43S.
 Egge, Frederick, Bridgeport, chuck 3O5, ,58O.
 Mather, R. H., Windsor, electric arc lamp; 3O5,617.
 McGovern, Bernard, Bridgeport, clasr for supporting garments; 3O5, ,621.
 McGovern, Bernard, Bridgeport, gar. ment supporter; 305, 622.
 Meeker, J. G., Danbury, hat sizing machine; 3O5, 623.
 Norwood, George, Bridgeport, ma chine for forming springs; 3O5, TOY.
 Pickett, R. s., Orange Township, sole or heel protector; 305,63
 Reed, T. s., Bridgeport, electric con ductor; 3O5, 475.
 Spruce, James, Waterbury, cock fol gas and water fixture; 304, ,638.
 Tomlinson, E. R., West Stratford valve; 3O5, ,722.
 Twiss, I. L., Meriden, cigar support 3O5, $50.
 Yandercook, F. E., Ansonia, roller skate; 305, ,644.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
SALISBURY.

Quite number of people from this village attended the Burlington fair
 The youngest son of MT and Mrs J. Eggleston died last Sunday morning; aged one year and six months. The fu- neral was on Tuesday P. M.
 Miss B. s. Johnston of this village died last Wednesday morning. She was in her 83d year. After @ short ser vice in the Episcopal church at 10 o'clock Friday morning, the remains were taken to Hyde Park, N. Y. V. CLUB.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
An AnsNer Wnnfe,I.

Can anyone bring us a case of kidney or liver complaint that electric bitters will not speedily cure We say they cannot, as thousands of cases already permanently cured and who are daily recommending electric bitters, will prove. Bright's disease, diabetes, weak back. or any urinary complaint quickly cured. They purify the blood, regulate the bowels, and act directly on the dis. eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed For sale at 90 cents bottle by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
ANNUAL FAIR of The HHOusatOnic Agricultural Society, Ct Harrington, Mass.
I From om Special Correspondent

From our Special Correspondent
 The 43d annual cattle show and fair of the Housatonic Agricultural society at Great Burlington, last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, was in every re- spect the most successful, best conduct ed exhibition ever held by that most prosperous society. In fact, the three days of the fair are each year becoming more and more local holidays for the farmers, their wives and children :; and the reputation of the time honored Housatonic is extend ing, not only in Berkshire, Columbia, and Litchtield counties, but away on to Boston, and in short all over the coun- try. People long absent, who expect to visit their friends or relatives, make 1t Q point to arrive before fair time and stay through the three days, if no longer ; and it frequently happens that young men employed as far west as Colorado, visit their parents at "cattle show !" time.
 So great Is the popularity of the old Housatonic and the fruitful valley, in
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01

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Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
CORRESPONDENCE.

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Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01

premium, Brusie second. and Barnum third. Best time 2:55.
 At P. M., trial of speed 2:35 class 27th division. Premiums, S75, $50, $50. The entries were:- VIII. Gross, Lee, blk m, "LadySealskin. H. H.C.Phelps, Lee, D g, Frank Gilman" J.J. Webster, Lee, b 6, ''Vol. Wilkes" "
 The race was won by "Volunteer Wilkes;" best time 2:37. There was music throughout the day by the Stock bridge band.
 On Friday,
 THE LAST DAY
 of the fair, at 9:45 A. NJ. the exercises in the hall were as follows:-
 Music by Germania cornet band of Pittsfeld; prayer; music Address by Hon George B. Loring, U. S. com missioner of agriculture. Subject :
 'The purpose of American Agriculture. 7" Music.
 MT Loring was followed by Judge Daley of Brooklyn. Q former resident of Sheffield and Ct Burlington The judge entertained the audience for 15 minutes in happy speech. This was followed by the award of premiums, and at 1 P. NJ. by a grand trial of speed, "open to all'' class, 27th division. Premiums, S100, $65, S35. The entries were :- J.J. Webster, Lee, ch m, 'LucyFlemming H. Phelps, Lee, 6, Frank Gilman. " W.H. Gross, Lee, blk m, Lady ySealsllin. B
 The race was won in three straight heats, by Lucy Flemming, with Frank Gilman second; time 2:40, 2:3Sl, 2:27E.
 Between the heats there was foot race, won by Daniels of Lee, single dash, so rods; time 5S seconds.
 At t2 P. M. came trial of speed, 3-min, ute class, 27th division. Premiums, $15
 S10, S5. The entries were:-
 E E.Hurlburt, Ct Bar, ch m, 'FloraWilkes LIB. Brusie, |" b m, Susie Lee
 WIS. Barnum, " br g, Doctor The race was won by Susie Lee, il , three straight heats time, 3:O6, 2:59 BOA
 f At 3 P M., trial of speed, 2:50 class f 27th division. Premiums, $40, $50, S20 ' WN.Ellis, No. Adams, g m, "Nellie E. | O. E. Morgan, Lee, m, "Nellie.
 I. w. Smith, Otis, Billy Boy. . This race was won in three straigh n heats by Billy Boy; time, 2:47l, 2:52 t 246. There were but two starters, Q Ellis of North Adams did not appear. In addition to the exhibition of dc 7 mestic animals and horses, there wa the largest display of fowls ever seen O the grounds.
 2 The show cases in the hall were we,
 filed with household and fancy article, .y flowers, paintings and fruits. Now, c
 ever, Sheffield carried off the honors , the various divisions of fruits, the pril eipal exhibitors of winter apples being
 Charles Spur, Dwight Boardman, Z
 Candee, Dwight Andrus, J. N. Warne ". H. Clark; and on peaches, quinces an = cranberries, ,Egremont obtained renowi
 the successful exhibitors being R. I
 Race, R. H. Bradford and F. B. Cros
 Several varieties of pears were show ~ by H. z. Candee, plums by z. Cande v and grapes by Charles Spur of She D field and Mrs J. H Cofing of Gre : Harrington.
 =, In the basement under the hall the I,t was the usual display of seeds, veget - bles, and mechanical work. For u IT largest and best display of vegetables . all kinds raised in Berkshire, w. II Gibbons received first premium; II.
 Leavitt, second; M. l.. Whitlock, thir
 Fred Dellert, fourth; all from Great Bg oo rington.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
SHEFEIELD.

Mrs D. H. Austin of Derby, Ct., is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs M. L.. Austin, at the old homestead.
 George Fitch, who has been sick for several weeks, was taken dangerously i'll on Sunday, with convulsions, was not expected to live the day out, but Mon day was better and could talk some. Dr Frank Smith and Dr Sanford attended him,
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
4 Startling UIScoyerY.

Physicians gre often startled by remark able discoveries. The fact that Dr Kings new discovery for consumption and all throat and lung diseases is daily curing patients that they have given up to die, is startling them to realize their sense of duty and examine into the mer- it's of thiswonderful discovery; resulting in hundreds of our best physicians using it in their practice. Trial bottles free at w H Camps drug store. Regular size S1.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
MARRIED.

REEp-FRnz-At Golds Mills, Cuuw-l, Ct.. Sept. 9, by Rev ". II. McDougall, Frank Reed to Miss Mary Fritz, both of ornwnll EEEDHAar-SenULTz-A the residence of the brides narents, September 20 Charles Needham of Waterbury, to Miss Lucinda NJ. Shultz, of Win. sted.
 BARLow-STANToN- At tho NJ. E. parsonage Milerton. N I Sept. 2S, by Rev E. Fl. Roys Frederick Barlow tp Miss Belle c. Stanton, both of Sharon
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
G. ". SCOVILLE, Furnishing Undertaken

And dealer in Baskets, Collins, Burial Robes and all kinds of Undertakers' Goods. The mor approved methods known to the profes- sion dsed in preserving the dead.
 Cabinet work, Upholstering, and Repairing promptly and thoroughly done.
 Agent for NJ. G. Whecler's cut howe'
 Residence and shop on the "Green, Norfolk. Conn. 95tf.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01
BORN.

pEsnNa- At South Greece, N. r., Sept. 27, a
 daughter to II. q. and r lla A. Deming. DuSHAM-At Ashley Falls, Sept. 20, daugh- ter 10 Mir and Mrs Frank Dunham.
 DUGaIN-At Cornwall Bridge, Sept 26, B
 daughter to Dennis and Kate Duggan.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-01

An ice house belonging to c. II. White of Danbury was burned on Thursday, September 25. Loss S7000 1; insurance S3OO0.