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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Not Foot md Month Disease.

Since the date of Dr. Salmon's report to the Commissioner of Agriculture upon the alleged outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Kansas, in which he stated that the disease was gan grene caused by the presence of ergot in the cattle feed, experiments have been made by Professor Low and others under the direction of the department in Kansas by inoculation
 and otherwise, to determine the accuracy of Dr. Salmon's conclusion. Commissioner LOT ing has received dispatch from Professor Low stating that the disease is not foot and mouth disease similar dispatch has also been received from Governor Click, of Kansas.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30

Required to Remove Stone from the Blad-
 der This Dangerous Operation Nigh
 have been Avoided by thc Timely Use of
 Dr. David ISennedy's Favorito Remedy
 torRondout, \. N.)
 Mir. Simeon Tictsell formerly of Rondout. N. ". had treated for years by various physician, for what they called Structure of the Urethra without benefit. He finally consulted Dr. Daui Kennedy, of Rondout, N F.. who found his trouble 10 be Udnary calcu or Stones in tho Bladder The Doctor at once removed the foreign bodies with the knife. and then gave his great kidney and liver msiicine FAVOR TIE REMEDY. to prevent their reformation The entire treatment was cmnrntly successful, and Mir. TietselI's recovery was rapid and complete.
 While FAvORITE REMEDY isa specific in all Kidney and Bladder disosses. it equally valuable in eases of Bilious Disorders Constipation of the Bowels and sl the class Of ills apparently nsepSrAbe from the constitution Of women. Don't forget the and ad dress. Dr. David Kennedy, Rondout. N. Y. Tho Doc. tor would have understood that while he is engaged in the introduction of his medicine. FAyORITE REMEDY, hestil continues tho practice of his pro fession He treats all diseases Of chronic character and performs all the minor and capital operations of surgery
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
The Labor Statistics Bureau.

After a long debate the U. $. House, by a vote of lS2 yeas to 19 nays, passed the bill for establishing and maintaining Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides for the appoint ment of a commissioner at salary of S3, 500, who shall acquire all useful information upon the subject of labor, its relations to capital and the means of promoting the material, social, intell, ctual and moral prosperity of the labor ing men and women. He is authorized to em- ploy such employees as he may deem necessary for the successful working of the Board; pro vided that the total expense shall not exceed S25, 900 per annum.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Burning His Children Alive.

special dispatch from Allen County, Ky, tells of horrible murder of two young chil- dren by their crazy father, William Austin. Austin was struck on the head about year ago with large rock, the injury affecting his brain. Leaving the field Wednesday he went home, took two of the children, who were little more than babes, and threw them into the fire. He then stood coo.ly by and saw them burn to death. The frantic mother, unable to prevent the horrible deed, and rec, gn ng her power lessness to rescue the children, escaped herself with a nursing infant by snatching 1t from it's cradle and tie. ing to the woods.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
THE EARS DUTIES.
The Last Instructions Delivered 10 her
 Commander by Capt. SchIey.

In his last instructions to Capt. Emery of the Bear, Capt Schley. commanding the Greedy relief expedition, ordered him to pro ceed to St. Johns, Newfoundland, and replenish his coal, etc. He is then to proceed to God havn, Disco, and Upernavik. At Upernavik he will await the Thetis unless he should hear that Greedy had come down to Littleton Island. In that event he wi go across Melville Sound as soon as possible, leaving a record behind of all that he learns An advance is also permitted in case any special circums ance makes it ad- yisable. but he will not be allowed to enter Smiths Sound until the Thetis arrives, unless inc delay of the Thetis makes it seem probable that she has met with an accident.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Snrinu MIlenr.

A special dispatch from Chicago says: A pri- vate dispatch from St. Paul says the stock of wheat in elevators on the line of the St Paul, Minncapo is and Manitoba Railway is 1,033 900 bushels. Wheat sowing in tie country tribu- tary to that road will be finished by May l. The ground is in splendid condition, and the in- crease in acreage is twenty per cent Reports from other sections are fattering There has been no rain in the spring wheat districts for thIee days. The outlook for other crops is
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
CATASTROPHE IN BUCHAREST.
The Roof Ofa Circus Falls in Ou the Specta-
 tors, and n Fire Ensues.

A dispatch from Vienna says: While the performance was going on at the Sidoli Circus in Bucharest the roof of the structure fell in upon the spectators. The lights were extin- guished by the crash, and a terrible panic en- sued, which was increased by an outbreak of fire. Five dead bodies and 100 wounded h i've been carried from the spot large number of persons are missing.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
ERynfiau YaIor,

The correspondent of the Paris Figaro in the Soudan gives an instructive instance of the quality of Egyptian valor. He says that he asked permission to go out dove shooting near a military station. The English officer com mandiug the Egyptian forces at that point re- fused to grant this, giving as his reason that if the men heard shot fired they would imme- distely take to their heels
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Phnnlx PeetoraI cnres bold and oough. 2b.

TS~KEEp IN THE FASHION. The Diamond Dyes always do more than they claim to do. Color over that old dress, 1t will look like new. They are warranted. 10c. at druggists. Wells, Richardson A. Co Rurlinptnu Vi
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
n.xsr Axle Grease.

One gressing lasts two weeks all others tWo or three days. Do not be imposed on by the humbug stufls offered. Ask your dealer for Fra zer's, with label on. It saves your horse labor and ycu too. It received first medal Rt the Cen. tsnniel and Paris Expeditions. Sold everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
amphor MIX cures aches and pains. 9;

The adoption by most of the prominent dairy men and farmers of tue United States, of the Improved Butter Color made by Wells, Rich ardson & Co.,, Burlington, Vt, is a proof of Nearly all winter butter is colored in order to make it marketable, and this coler is the best, in regard to purity, strength, permanence and perfection of tint.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30

As a cure for heart disease, nervousness and sleeplessness, Dr. Graves Heart Regu- lator is unsurpassed. Thirty years trial prove it. sl per bottle at your druggists.
 A DEBT is adorned bY payment.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
ltRnnrh nn Cnnrha. ,,

Knocks Cough or Cold endwise. For ehil dren or adults. Troches, l5c. Liquid, 5oe.
 ''You claim too much for Samaritan Aer-uine, !" saNs a skeniic Iis mntrons say just the opposlle.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
AN old friend is better than two new ones.
Female M. D.,s

Dr. Graves Heart Regulator cures all forms of Heart Disease, nervousness, sleeplessness.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30

Regeneration for eBfccbled systems. suffering from a general ant of tone. and ita usual concomitantH, dNHs pCpsia and nervous. ness. ia seldom dc. rivnhlc from the upe of Q nourisliinr diet nnd stimuli of appes titc, nnaidcd, medicine that will effect O removal uf the specific obstacle Co renewed health and yigor, that is n genuine corrective, iH the real need. lt ia the possession Of this grand require. ncnt which makes Iiostettcr'HStomach Bittern SO effective hr an tnvigurAnt
 FurBalc by nllDrnE. q Dealern gencrally.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
The Contrast.

As the sable is to crmine; as smut to flower as coal to alabaster; as soot to driven snow so is Carbolinc, the perfection of all hair re- neweTs, to all other preparations.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
NIoIher nMnn,n Morm Snrnn.

Infalible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic; for feverishness, worms, constipation. 25 cents
 "Dr. Richmonds Sdmdrttdn Neruine cured me of Epilepsy" Jacob Sutes, St. Joseph, Mo.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30

Prso's CURE for Consumption does not dry ID A cnnrh it remnNan the cAnRe.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30

TIE secret of the large and constant sales of Mrs. pmkham's Vegetable Compound proha- bly lies in the fact that whereas there are many 'Bitters" and "1unics" of equal value, be il m"ae or less, the Vegetable Compound is so cumplct, ly superior Co an other prppara- lions spcclaliy recommended for the nel ds of women that il has practically no rivals.
 CAN SAFELY recommend Elys Cream Balm fur the cure of Catarrh, Gold m the Head, etc, Before 1 have used the first bottle purchased l iiud myself cured Al tunes 1 could scarcely smell anything aud had headache most of the timr.-IiENm LuL.Y, Agent for the American Express c., 0rahd Haven, Mich. CPrico 5oc.)
 LAST wINlER 1 found positive relief from Catai1h with Elys Cream Balm. Was troubled for years. have no doubt thorough use of Cream Balm will cure great majority of cases-E. D. NORTON, Ithaca, N |. ISee ad.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Immense Stock

Of second hand instruments to be closed out at Great Bargain. at
 F. E. CAPEWELL's,
 TOrringtOn, Ct
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
F,E' CapeWe|I, TOnington, Ct,

Who will personally answer all inquiries. He will sell you the following celebrated makes of Pianos and Organs at least 10 per cent cheaper than you can buy one of any so called author ized agent, who will tell you he has the exclusive sale and that they cannot be bought ol- ly through him. Enough said, "the proof of the pudding is in the eating," and to this end I invite you when in want of a Steinway, Chickering, Weber, Decker Bros or Christie x
 Son Piano; also Mason $
 Hanlin, Estey, Bur
 dett, WilcOcks &
 White or Bridge
 port Organ, To call on or address the un- dersigned.
 I have the BEST UPRIGHT PIANO IN THE WORLD for 1925 :; also the BEST ORGAN for SG5 {; both fully warranted for five vearE.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30

Weakness, Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual De- liity. cured by Wells Health Remover. Sl.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
THE SURGEONS KNIFE.

FOR SPECIAL RATES for advertising in this paper, arply 10 the publisher of tho paper. us,
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30
Az @~D Q 5SD
CATARRHE EIyS Cream Balm

ty- Thrbest family fii made-iiawicy's Etumach Rnd Iver lllla % Ilrhrhnt in aeilan nnA nnlN in tahs
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-30

Virginia tax collectors must now take cupons of the State debt in payment of tax bills.
 A plucky jailer in Kentucky held mob al bay and saved a prisoner from being lynched.
 The only change in coal prices for May is an increase of ten cents per ton on pea coal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
70 thw,rt every effort oil Malone to get a


to thwsrt every effort OF Mabone TO ret a
foothold In Albem,rle.
Saturday night about 10 o,c,ock cry Of
Caicn him!" "Cateh him," folio we'd
pya p's,o'-snor' drew IN immense crowd
81 people towards the store OF John A.
smi,n q Co., on the corner OF Court and
MAIN streets. A man was seen running
lowarus Union street, and several persons
PUT nlier MN. The chase was continued
through dark alleys and over fences until
nnally the fugitive was caught. after having
escaped hall a dozen pistol-balls. 1t seems
that Bob Jackson, former porter Of the
aforesaid house. had been discharged for
theit, Dut nad subsequently been suspected
OF s'eahng again, and Saturday night was
oette'ed py The clerk. who went for him As
above slated. There were great many
eoiored people on TIE street from the couu-
Try waiting for an excursion train that was
u take them to Louisa, and the commotion
about that time among them was iptense.
The Rosebud Missionary Society OF the
Methodist church had their centennial
celebration last night. The pulpit and
altar were beautifully decorated with
flowers. and the exercises by the little
children were very interesting and pleas
ing.
The Monticello Guard returned home
from Lynchburg Saturday evening.
Though few In numbers, they stood well
in all the competitive exercises OF the occa-
SION.
The excitement created by the attempt
TO lynch Roland has pretty well died out.
There Is pretty strong guard at the Jail,
however. QuIP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
Hr.ef3 and ssers>pnals.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board of Directors OF the Chamber Of Com
merce will be held Thursday evening.
The grass crop on Ninth street, in the
gutter nearest thr Square. ought 10 be cut.
II the State authorities will not do 1t, then.
for the sake Of appearances, the Board OF
Health should have il done.
Unless the sidewalk alongside the vacant
lot on the northeast corner OF Cary aud
Eleventh streets is repaired the city may
have to pay damages for a broken leg. The
police ought to report it.
Received from DR.. Cabsll. president OF
the Board Of Health. the Boards annual re-
port for the year 1888. Ii contains much
valuable matter.
William Roane, Sr., the well-known eol-
cred caterer, died yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. at his residence, on Ninth street, az
ter lingering sickness.
DR.. John Wister Wake, OF Chesterfield,
has removed to Manchester.
Mr.. James J. O'Donnell, OF Danyille, was
in the city Yesterday.
There was large cOlored excursion in
the city from Petersburg yesterday, aud the
Hanover watermeiOn.carts did thriving
business.
Sunday wss one OF the quietcst days seen
IN Richmond for years. Even the earth
quake failed to excite until yesterday
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
Total...............,.370 1905 sl74 50


Mr.. b. r. johnson made statement re-
gardng the sunday school recently or
ganized at Howard's Grove, and after
speaking Of what had been accomplished
hy the assistance OF the Association, asked
that this school be admitted into ths Asso-
citation.
After some timely remarks by Mr.. II. X.
ElysOn hearing on the work OF the Asso-
citation, its needs, and source from which
should come its support, the vote was
taken, and the Hovard's Grove school was
unanImeusly received.
The President apologiZed for the absence
Of DR.. Burrows, who had been advertised
TO speak, and called upon DR.. Hume, OF
Norfolk. who, in n brief speech, spoke OF
the great advantage OF having the mind
stored with the Word OF God; that such
would, amid the temptations and trials OF
life, be OF ilcalculable benefit.
Rev. Carter II. Jones followed with q very
appropriate address, choosing for his theme
"The suHday-School Army" lie said as
Christ was the great Captain. this army
would be victorious, and was vending It's
way onward, and soon the sound OF the
drum OF this army would belt the whole
earth.
DR.. J. Willlam Jones spoke Of the Inn
portance OF ay-school-extention work,
and called upon the Baptists OF this city to
contribute literally to this cause.
qbe hext meeting will be held at How
ards Grove the second Sunday Ia septem-
ber.
Benedietion was pronounced by Rev.
Aaron Jones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
CHARLOTTES vILLR.

Political - Eiectisn OF Delegates - Thief
Chase-CeRtessial Ceiebratisn-Return OF
Military Other Matters.
tCorrespoDdenes Of the Richmond Dbpatch.l
AUGUST IL, 1884.
A Cleveland and Hendricks Club was
formed here on Friday night with between
sixty and seventy members TO start with.
Captain Aicsjah Woods was made prcel-
dent; John l.. Walters, first yice-presi-
dent; o. Reirson, second vIce-president;
J. A. Humphries, third vice. president /;
James l.. Gordon, corresponding secreta-
~; w. Il. Prout and JOHN Gray, record
ing secretaries G. III. Harman, treasurer
At precinct meeting on Saturday the
following gentlemen were elected delegates
to the Congressional Convention TO be held
at Lursy on the Goth John NJ. White, Il.
r. w. Duke, Jr.. George Marshall, George
Perkins, James Blakey, w. NJ. Hanline,
Micsiah Woods, John Is. Day. The alter
mates are: f: G. T.. Benson, l.. T. Hanchol,
Broadus Flanagan. j. L. Walters, w. IL.
Prout, n. Kaufman, John Gray, Austin
Maury. Mr.. Thomas Wood presided at the
meeting.
There Is no great amount Of political ex-
element pervading this community at
present, but there Is quiet determination
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
CHAPTER !.

An a'y al OF the most eminent physicians:
"What Is the best and only remedy that can be
relied on TO cure all diseases OF the kidneys and
urinary organs, such as Bright's disease, diabetes.
retention or Inability to retain urine, and all tle
diseases and ailments peculiar TO womenY~
And they will tell you explicitly and emph,tts,
ally" Bnchu"
ASK the same physicians
"Whst is the most reliable aud .urest cure 20,
all iyer-d!sesscs or dyspepsia. constipation ind-
ecstion. biliousnoss malarial fever, asun, &c. Y-
and they Will tol You.
Mandrake! or. Dandehon!"
Hence, when thesc remedies are combined with
Others equally valuable,
And compounded iuto Hon Btters, such a won
dcrfai and mysterious curative power Is developed,
which is varied in is operations thatno disaa.e
III health can possibly exist OF resist its power
and yet Is
Harmless for the most frail woman, wcaisot in
valid, or smallest child 10 use.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
HALIFAX COUNTY.
Mysterious Death or n Young Man-Dan-
gersusly IlI-Xhe Crops Politics.

hpkflOus Oentn OF Noung Man-Din-
gersusly IlI-xhe Creps- Politics.
ICoHespondence OF the Richmond Dlspai.h.I
DRYBURG, VA, August IL, 1854.
A son OF Mr. johnson Martin. about ti!-
tOtn or sixteen years Of age. went or from
bfs fathers home the other day and came
back very sick, and soon died. DR.. Il. s.
Garden was called In, and rendered all the
medical attention he could, but bis skill
availed nothing. 1t is thought by every
body that the boy ate some watermelon
that contained poison OF some kind. The
boy never spoke after getting home. Much
sympathy Is felt for Mr.. Martin.
We have had fine seasons and good crops
in this section, but n good deal OF sickness
is prevailing. Mr.. George W. Allen, Jr..
who bas been suffering with consumption
for some time, died recently. leaving wife
and thrse children To mourn their loss. Mr.
Charles III. Dismukes lost his only daughter
the other day. Miss Matte Sneed, daugh-
ter of Mr.. e. L. Sneed, is now dangerously
i'll with typho. malarlal fever, and il Ia
feared size will not recover.
A lew days ago colered man named
John Freeman shot TWO colorcd women
who were trespassing upon his premises.
They were not dangerously shot.
The Democratic nominations give entire
satisfaction. Every Domocrat will work
hard.
Corn is looking well. Wheat yielded
badly. Tobacco is not 80 good rs it was
thought il would be from the fine start il
took. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
A DvICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of your
res, BY aslek ehld suffering aud crying with pain
OF cutting teethY II send at once and get bot.
Tie Of MRS. wfSsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
for children teethng Its value Is inealeaxhIe. 10
wti relieve the poor little Sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon II, mothers. there Is no mistake about
u. II cures dysentcry and darrhea. regulates the
stomach and bowels, and cures wind-colic, softens
the gums, reduces Inflammation, and gives tone
and energy 10 the whole system. MRS. WINS
LOWS SOOTHING SYRUP for children teeih-
Ing Is pleasant TO the taste. and the prescription
Of one OF the oldest and best female physicians
and nurses IN the United states and Is fos sls BY
all druggists throughout the world. Price a5 cents
abots'e. ~ l2~codlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
TRAGEDY IN HANOVER.
John Butler Settles Family Fu,, With n
Shot-Guu-lrreved and Jailed.

SoIn -hfs "isA -
shot-Gun-Arrested and Jailed.
Near Hawes's shop, or, a. some call il,
Hswesyille, in Hanover county, farmer
named John Butler resides. Some time ago
he met a very comely widow lady named
Mary Martin, and being impressed with
her, made proposals OF his hand in mar
rage. Mrs. Martin reciprocated his feel
ing. and about i've months ago their VOWS
were celebrated in marriage. For time
all went well, but Gu last saturday Butler
became dissgreeable and bad row with
his wife. This grew out OF the fact that
be kicked one OF his Hiie's children,
brought TO his home By her upon
their marriage. Ars. Butler demonstrated,
and fight resulted, after which she went
out and procured warrant, asd her hlls-
band was arrested by 4 constable, VINO
started to jail with him. During the night
Butler effected his escape, aud made his
way back TO his home. He got into the
house Sunday morning early without the
knowledge Of bis wife, and, arming himself
with q double-barrel shotgun, started IN
search OF his wife. AS he was passing
ou. OF bis house lie met Mrs.
Butler, and, leyelling his gun, lred
upon her at short range. The charge
took effect on the top OF her head, and she
fell to the ground. Medical aid was sum
moned and the wound dressed, but her
condition II considered extremely critical.
Yesterday evening she was little better.
Butler was arrested and lodged In Han
over jail to await his examination. he Is
man whose habits and behavior have
caused him to be suspicioned as man OF
unsound mind. Mrs. Butler Is very much
respected, and has near relatives resident
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
LTNCHBURG MATTERS.
Daniels Nsmination-Another Encarnp-
ment-Quiet in Trade Cireies-Run Over
ard Kuied-Other Items.

ment-Quiet in Trade Circles-Run Over
ard KlIed-Othcr Items.
Correspondence OF the Richmond DlspatchJ
LYNcHBURG. August IL, 1884.
The nomination OF Major Daniel for Com
gress gives very general satisfaction
throughout the district, and no doubt what
ever OF his election is felt. He VIII visit
every precinct in every county, and thor
ough organization will be effected. Lynch
burg, Bedford, and Campbell alone are
expected TO give him 1850 majority. 4
ratification meeting will shortly be held
here.
The Lynchburg Light Artillery Blues.
Captain Frank 4. Lee, will 20 into camp at
the Allegheny Springs next Monday. and
remain there one week. Captain Lee ex-
poets to take about thirty-fve men, and the
battery anticipate splendid time.
Tie condition OF trade here /. but little
improved, the general depression in bust
ness circles being distressing. The ship
ments OF freight over the Norfolk and
Western railroad have been, and still con-
tinue, so light that there has been a general
reduction OF the company's force all along
the line.
Alexander Milton (whits), Of this CITY.
was run over aud killed Saturday by the
sorthern-bOund freight train on the Vir-
einia Midland road four miles south OF
Lynch. urg. He attempted TO board The
train while in motion, and, falling between
the ears, was horribly crushed, one OF his
arms being cut of and his body frightiuiIy
muiilatCd.
In the report Of the Third Ni-gin en-
esmrInent here II escaped me to relate that
10 medals were awarded the three soldiers
who attended regularly appointed religious
services at the Church OF Epiphany, which
is only few rods frcm the camp-ground..
Pinaiore WEE at the Opera-Ifouse that night.
The sales OF leaf tobacco last week
sHounttd d to 39l,670 pounds-sn Increase
over the preceding week Of $3.50 pounds ;
but the decrease for the year up to the
present wiring is over 1000. 600 pounds.
Internal-revenue collections for last week
amounted to SS,4G1.67.
Lasi night was so cool that people found
it comfortable sleeping under cover.
BEAUMONT