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Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
AN OLD WOMAN'S DEATH.
She Perishes In Swamp and Is Eaten by
 Dogs.

A letter to the New York Times from New Haven, Conn, says: Miss Polly Sherwood, 72 years of age, who lived in the backwoods of western Connecticut, was eaten by dogs. Over a month ago she left her house to visit her brother, Daniel Sherwood, living three miles dis tant The day was fair, and nobody thought there was any chance of harm befalling her. After passing Bedford village she must have lost her way, and instead of going straight on, turned ofi the road toward the borders of & wild region called North Castle. From bits of dress on bushes and several things she had dropped in her roamings, it Is thought that she attempted to regain the path and wandered several miles. How long it WAS, though, that she vain ly shoye to find an outlet from the brush is not known. Finally she got into swamp which covers some two or three square miles, and got further and further into it. The swamp is rarely visited by anybody, and the supposition is that night came on when she was still in the swamp, and worn out with weari- ness she lay down to sleep, and died there chilled with cold and wet with the damp fogs and pestilent e1halations of the bog.
 Hot weather and the unusual lack of rain made the swamp drier this fall than for years, and on Friday a party of hunters who were in Bedford thought it would be novel to explore the swamp. They went in with their dogs. Present. ly the dogs darted of to a place in the underbrush and the calls of their owners were neglected. The hunters followed and found the dogs gnawing at Iifeless body of woman. The head had been torn off and the flesh was eaten from the cheeks. The legs had been eaten and both arms were found several hundred feet from the body, and decomposition was at an advanced stage. The discovery was reported, and the friends of Miss Sherwood appeared and examined the remains. There were no papers on the body, but shreds of her dark colored calico dress were lying around and near the body was found workbag with knitting implements and her handker- chief. There were no signs of foul play and the Coroner's jury decided that she came to her death from exposure.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
Webster's Second Wife.

She always spoke of her stepchildren with affection, but seldom or never al- luded to their after-career. They ap- peared to be always children in her recollection. In forgetting the lapse of years she frequently made strange con- fusion in mixing up the past and pres ent generations in families. Mrs. Web. ster had delicate tact and refinement in always avoiding all disagreeable sub jects and never by any chance saying anything derogatory to another person. Her worst condemnation of any one was: "They are not the kind of people for me, but they arc very good in many ways" She always abhorred scandal and never listened to it under any cir cumstances. There was an anecdote told of her during her life in Washing ton which is very characteristic.
 There was a great deal of talk about Mir. Webster being attentive to the wife of a well known Senator. It could not feil to have reached the ears of Mrs. Webster, but she took not the slightest notice, and treated the lady in question with the most marked politeness and at tention, sending her flowers, taking her to drive-in fact, disarming all scandal by utterly ignoring it. She was in every way fitted for the position of wife of the Secretary of State, and was ever the hospitable, dignified and graceful host ess, extending the same courtesy to all, whether they occupied prominent posi- tions On were poor and unknown. She often said "The wife of public nan like Mir. Webster has to meet all sorts of people and to be agreeable to all. I have seen men come to our receptions in all sorts of dress, sometimes with their hats on. This never annoyed me, though it used to ve1 my husband occa- sionally."
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08

An Egyptian nuggar, laden with troops for Khartoum, has been wrecked on the river Nile Two men were drowned and all the stores on board were lost. Six sections of the Bshareen tribe have of cred to join the goY- ernment forces. The Amarars tribe have ap- piled for aid in opening the route to Berber
 Some thirty thousand workmen are out of employment in Lyons France, and stormy meetings are of frequent occurrence.
 George Swan Nottage, Esq, Alderman for Cordwainer Ward, was elected Lord Mayor of London on Monday.
 Queen Victoria is trying to arrange a marriage between Prince Victor and Princess Marie of Belgium. It is reported that the Queen will place Buckingham Palace at the service of the Prince of Wales, giving Marl- borough House to Prince Victor.
 A burning steamer at Kostroma, on the Yolga river, drifted from her moorings and set fire to several other vessels in the river. The surface of the river was like sea of fire from burning oil
 -Advices from India state that collision occurred on the Eastern Bengal Railway in which sixty persons were killed and injured.
 The agitation in Belgium continues. The departure of an exile was made a march of triumph by his friends.
 In consequence of the protest of the Ital- ian Consul the Sultan of Morocco has dis missed from office and imprisoned the Gov ernor of Demnah, who is charged with having tortured Jews.
 The Castleisland branch of the Irish Ma tional League, by 8 vote of 70 to 8, has finally expelled Mr. Kenney, the president because he shook hands with Earl Spencer, Lord Lieuten- ant of Ireland.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
4 Wise Old Man.
THE PEASANT AND THE EMPEROR.

A Persian emperor, when hunting, perceived a very old man planting a walnut tree, and, advancing toward him, asked his age.
 The peasant replied, ''I am four years old"
 An attendant rebuked him for utter ing such absurdity in the presence of the emperor.
 "You censure me without cause" re- piled the peasant. "I did not speak without reflection; for the wise do not reckon that time which has been lost in folly, and the cares of the world; I therefore consider that to be my real age which has been passed in serving the Deity and discharging my duty to society,""
 The emperor, struck with the singu- larity of the remark, observed, "Thou canst not hope to see the trees thou art planting come to perfection"
 ''True," answered the sage; "but, since others have planted that we might eat, it is right we should plant for the benefit of others"
 Excellent !" exclaimed the emperor, upon which, as was the custom when any one was honored with the applause of the sovereign, purse bearer pre- scented the old man with 8 thousand pieces of gold. On receiving them, the shrewd peasant made a low obei- sance, and added:
 "Oh, king, other mems trees come to perfection in the space of forty years, but mine have produced fruit as soon as they were planted"
 Bravo P said the monarch; and second purse of gold was presented, when the old man exclsimed:
 "The trees of others bear fruit only once year, but mine have yielded two crops in one day"
 Delightful !" replied the emperor; and third purse of gold was given, after which, putting spurs to his horse, the monarch retreated, saying: "I dare not stay longer, father, lest thy wit should exhaust my treasury"
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
The Sale of OIeOma rgarIne.

B. F. Van Vslkenbergh, Deputy State Dairy Commissioner, says:-We are making it warm for these oleomar- garIne fellows and we intend keeping 1t up until the law prohibiting the manu- facture and sale of artificial butter is strictly enforced. The Lindsey case that we arc fighting now is likely to as- sume new phase. Lindsley acknowl- edges that he sold oleomargarine, but denies that he sold it as butter. It is said that the manufacturers of oleomargarine have made 8 pool to defend any one who is prosecuted for selling "oleo" as "oleo," but they won't assist any one who sells it as butter. This is the reason probably that L;ndsley is so anxious to prove that he did not misrepresent his wares. They can't sell the stuff on its merits at retail. It has been tried. Stores have been established for its sale. They did a good business for awhile, but as soon as people had satis- fled their curiosity by buying a pound or two the sales fell of and the stores were closed up. Despite the law large quantity of the imitation is sold as real butter, and there is no use denying that 1t ia . fine counterfeit.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
IN FRIGHTFUL PERIL.
Narrow Escape of Six Men from a Sunken
 CRisson-Sixty Feet Under Water.

A dispatch from Havre de Grace Md, says:-The outer shell or coffer dam of caisson No. 9, which is being sunk as the foundation for one of the piers of the new bridge of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, now in process of construction, spanning the Susque- hanna River at this point, gave way about seven o'clock in the morning. The crib and air lock shaft were flooded and the working chamber rapidly filled. Most of the men got out safely before the accident occurred, but Patrick Kelley and five of his men named Mcguire, Shorodel, Dillon, Welsh and Corners were imprisoned in the sub marine chamber.
 The caisson is larger than any of the others sunk for the bridge. It is sixty feet long and forty feet wide, and at the time of the accident the working cham Der was sixty feet below the surface of the water. The entrance to the caisson proper is made through perpendicular iron shaft about three feet in diameter. with foot and hand holds on either side. It is divided into locks. each lock having a gate. When the men descend the lock-tender withdraws the air and the gate falls and the last man down lifts the gate. When the bottom gate is opened the air rushes in, thus holding the top gate in position. The same pro- cess isrepeated until they reach the work ing chamber, which is brilliantly lighted by electricity. The air in the chamber, beyond being little oppressive, is said to be not unpleasant. The work of ex- cavating is being pushed night and day, on Sundays as well as on week days. Each shift is allowed twenty men and a foreman.
 The men were working under a pres sure of twenty-eight pounds at the time of the collapse, and when the look flooded the only entrance or exit to and from the caisson was cut of. The air apparatus, however, fortunately con- tinued to work, and this was the mems only salvation. They remained in their prison helpless until rescued by the superintendent, John O'Brien, who con- ceiyed an ingenious plan about eleven o'clock, and quickly put it into practice. The outer lock was five feet under water, and the next lock, which was fifteen feet deep, was full of water. MT. O'Brien made a dam of boards and calked it tightly with oakum and cement. Then he bailed out the water, descended and raised the flooded lock and bailed that out.
 In company with John Burns he de- scended through their rudely con- structed shaft and amid the ringing cheers of excited and anxious spectators rescued the six men who an hour before were in such perilous situation. The men were pale, haggsrd, exhausted and muddy. With the exception of one, whose head was cut by a falling spike, they were uninjured. This act of Messrs. O'Brien and Burns will not soon be for gotten, at least by any of the six who were imprisoned twelve hours in a sub- marine cavern. General William Hoy Smith, one of the contractors, and Col. William Patton, the company's en- gineer, were there, and viewed the operations with anxiety. General Smith literally rewarded the rescuers for their gallant conduct and the rescued for their endurance.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
He Had the Password.

During the camping of the First Regiment at Santa Rosa, the pickets found considerable difficulty in prevent ing the men absenting themselves with out leave.
 One particularly sultry evening, while the sentinels were pacing their beats, one of the guards observed private sp- preaching, who was staggering under the combined load of much conviyislity and an enormous watermelon under each arm.
 "Who goes there ?"
 "Er-hic-er fren," responded the truant.
 Advance, friend, and give the coun- tersign."
 "Hain't got no-hic-countersign, amiabIy replied the private; "but I'll CT -hic--give yer er-hic-warmellin.
 Pretty soon the officer of the day came round and said to the sentinel, who was absorbed in munching a huge piece of watermelon stuck on the end of his bayonet.
 "Did Perkins pass you just now ?"
 "Yes, sir."
 Did he give the countersign ?" in- quired the lieutenant, taking bite him. self as the man presented arms.
 "Well, no, sir" said the sentinel, confdentially; "the password was Cholera but he said Watermelon sc I passed him and put the other half in your tent"
 "Did, eh ?" unused the officer. "Hum watermelon, ehP Well, guess that was near enough r'-San Francisco POSL
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
AMERICA AND THE WAR.
Negotiations Between France, China and
 the United States.

A London Times dispatch from Tien-Tsin states that the American Minister, Mir. John Russell Young, has arrived there, and that, act ing under instructions from Washington, he informed Lii Hung Chang that the French gov ern.nent had requested the mediation of America. Lii Hung Chang asked the privilege of inspecting the telegram, and was much sur prised at the contents, which merely reiterated the French demand of the ultimatum of Aug. 19, with the additional statement that Ad- miral Courbet would continue operations.
 Lii Hung Chang replied scornfully, saying that France had entered the Min River peace fully, but had destroyed the arsenal and a fleet constructed by Frenchmen. After averaging Langson twenty-fold the demand of the French for indemnity was monstrous. The Tien-Tsin Convention made every possible concession to France, and why should she seek more? He hinted that China is better prepared for war than formerly. Ii Hung Chang said:- Let Admiral Courbet attack our northern aefences, and he will find the task harder than that at Foo-Choo two months ago. China was she is determined upon war c outrdnce. The government and the people alike are prepared for it."
 Lii Hung Chang asked Minister Young if the smallest State in Europe would submit to 8 like impression, to which the latter replied, 'No." Lii Hung Chang said: "Then why should the greatest nation in Asia ?" Replying to a question from Minister Young, Lii Hung Chang said the action of the French had nulhied the convention, but if France had fulfilled her ob hgations, China had done likewise. Minister Young applauded the Viceroys patriotism and explained to him that he was obliged to obey the orders from his government snd present the French demand
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
THE CHOLERA.
The Epidemic subsIdLnE SlOwIy-TwI
 Deaths Reported In Venice.

A dispatch from London says: The report of the cholera epidemic in Italy for the past twenty-four hours gives 8 total of 355 fresh gases and 2l2 deaths, including I'll cases and 100 deaths in Naples and 95 cases and 55 deaths in Genoa. Owing to the decrease in the nor tality from cholera in Naples, the Association of the White Gross has discontinued it's work there. Two deaths from cholera have occurred in Venice.
 Four deaths from cholera have occurred Ariege. During the past twenty-four hours there have been ten deaths from cholera in Marseilles. Many other deaths have occurred st various points in the south ern part of France, but in no place have they been so numerous as to be remarkable. The deaths in the Southern provinces include that of the Vicar General of Mines, in the De- pertinent of Gard. In Toulon four cholera patients are still under treatment at the Bon Renoontre Hospital, and one at St. Mandrier, where there has been one death to-day.
 IN SPAIN.
 The newspapers of Barcelona positively deny the statements that cholera prevails there.
 QUARANTINE DIssENsIoNs.
 Dissension exists in the Sanitary Council at Varna owing to Mir. Dickson, the English dele gate, apparently against instructions, sitting to discuss quarantine with seven new Turkish delegates when the delegates of the other Powers had withdrawn, England and the other Powers have already protested against the ad- mission of Turkish delegates.
 IN ALGIERs.
 Six French passengers from Cochin China on the steamer Abd-el-Kader, which put in at Bonn, Agiers, for quarantine, dird of Cholera after having been landed and placed in the hospital
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08

SINGULAR SURGICAL CAsE.-By the explosion of a gun last April, an iron breech pin, one and half inches long and weighing 615 grains, was blown into the brain of Emerson McColm, of Mun- cie, Ind. This heavy piece of iron, several pieces of bone and pieces of his felt hat were withdrawn from quite a distance in his head and without trepan- ming, by making an opening in the frontal bone, through which half tea spoonful of brains oozed. The wound has healed and the patient experiences no inconvenience, except from the hot rays of the sun, and is as well as ever. The case is among the most remarkable on record.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
MARKET NOTES.

NEW 1Ohh MARKET. The Wholesale New York market quotations show:
 BEANs-Prime. sa.OO@ss. 50; fair to good, $2.45@$2.50 per busheL
 BUTTER -N New York sold at A@25c for choice in paiLs, and 19@20c. common to good Western Creamery sold at 2313@24o., and the common Western at 14016c.
 CHEEsE-Factory fancy, 1OO1Odc; do. fair to good, S@9c.
 Eoos-Quotations ranged from 1815c for or dinary, to 19c. for New York. New Jersey and Pennsylvania
 F1oUR superine. s2. 4O@$2 90; Western, S3.650$6.25; extra New York. S3. 60tDS5 30 HAY Shipping. 70@75c.; clover, 75@SOc. salt. 60c; straw, 70@T5c.
 HoPs-New York, 27@2Sc. Eastern, 22@24o; yearlings, 16@22c; olds, -@-
 Refined, 7ssc; crude, 61S@7Sc in bulk; in barrels, s59c; naphtha, 6slc in PoRK9Clear back. sis soo9s3O. OO; dressed WHEAT Spring No. 8, 7816@s31Sc.; Mill waukee, No. 2 85slc. amber, $-@$-; white, S2c. @83c.
 CoRN-Ungraded Western Mixed. 55 @ 6Oci Steamer Mixed, 5S15@59c. in elevator, 611Sc. 66c., delivered White Southern. 61c. de- liyered.
 RYE-state. es@7Oa
 WooL-Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, xxx. e. e; xx, 34CG36c.; X, 320S4c.; No. 1, ,-D-c; No. 9 38@4Oc common, 24(026a. New York and Western U and X, 30@32c- No. ], -@-c
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET. FLoUR-State family, $3. 621S@S4 O0;rye four a3.6213@$3.75; wheat, State $-.-0S0c. amber, 5000; corn, yellow, 58c. mixed States 62c.
 PETRoLEUM-Refned 7ssc.: crude, 6Ac. WooL-State and Western K, 46@50c; X, 47@4Sc-; medium, 50@51c.; coarse, 45o
 BOSTON MARKET.
 FLOUR - From S2-5O@82.75 for low and medium. to 43.75@4. 50 for choice Minnesota Corn. 67O70c. for mixed and yellow. BUTTER - Common, Sc. 6O12c.; Vermont dairy, 2l@22c. choice creamery, 25@28c. CHEEsE-10@1115c.
 BEANs-$2 30O$2 4O
 HAY-Choice, $18@S19.
 CATTLE MARKEra
 BuTTALo - Cattle, good quality e6 6sO@ S6. 10; hogs fair to good, s5.76@$6. O0, best Sus4os 0
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
CHINA FOR WAR.
Her Inhabitants Ridden to Resist France.

An Imperial edict has been issued to the Viceroy of Canton ordering him to issue a proclamation urging and encouraging the Chinese people to resist the French. The Viceroy is also instructed at the same time to forbid any attempts to poison the food of their enemies and to refrain from unduly exciting the populace The antagonism toward Europeans is increasing on the part of the Chinese, consequent upon the government compelling the Chinese laborers to assist in unloading French vessels. Admiral Courbet sailed with his fleet from MatsJn, but his des- tination is unknown. The occupation of Tamsui in addition to Kelung is con- sidered necessary to prevent the Chinese from obtaining needed supple and the latter expect the next attack to be made by the French upon Port Arthur or Shanghai They have accordingly warned Europeans that the positions at Tamsui and in the south are unsafe. Hong Kong would be utterly helpless in the event of the French landing on the south of the island.
 It is again stated that the government of France is willing to resume tresiy negotiations with China, providing the latter government will strictly observe the treaty of Tien-Tsin and pay to France an indemnity of 90, 00O 000f.
 The French can easily stop the cable at the mouth of the Saigon, and messages via Hai- phong are to be under French control
 The Chinese Charge d'Affaires at Berlin has returned to China.
 The English fleet is being scattered along the entire coast, the frigate Audacious going north.
 The French searching of several English ves- sels is denounced
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
Thacomt ofI,iouor.

In his letter of acceptance Mir St. John, the candidate of the Prohibition party, says: The amount received by the government for duties on imports is less than $200, COG, 900 annually. There are about 175, 900 retail dealers Tn intox- icating liquors ill the United States, each of whom pays to our government twenty five dollars, in consideration of which sum they are permitted to carry on their business for term of twelve months. When we add to this the amount paid by distillers, brewers and wholesale dealers, we find that the interest of the government in the manu- lecture and sale of intoxicating liquors is about S80, 900 annually. This traffic, sanctioned as it is by the laws of our country, costs the people, at a low esti- mate, a thousand million dollars year, not to speak of the destroyed homes, debauched man hood, poverty, heartache, crime and corruption 1t produces This disgraceful business should be suppressed, and the enormous sum of money that under the present system is worse than thrown away, saved to the people, and thus proteotion would be given to the industries of this country that would enable us successfully to throw our doors open to the competition of the world
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
MURDER OF A JUDGE.
BiR Riot in a Mexican Town-Over 20
 Persons Reported Killed.

Particulars have been received of bloody affIay at the town of Salinas, on the Mexican National Railway. Jose M. Santos, judge or Alcalde, of the town, bee ming obnoxious to the people by reason of many arbitary acts, the citizens gathered in great crowd Thurs day morning and attacked the municipal hall, where Santos was holding court The police defended the Alcalde, and a sharp fight ensued. The mob oyerpowered the authoritit and entered the municipal building, where they seized and murdered Judge Santos and the Chief of Police. It is reported that over twenty persons were killed and many bad ly wounded It is believed that the mob was led by the celebrated outlaw Fl Cayote (the wolf), who escaped from jail at New Laredo few days ago. Judge Santos caused the arrest of Fl Cayote for partic pating in the Busta- mente train robbery, few years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-08
ALMOST A SACRIFICE.
DistressIn Result From the Failure of a
 Savings Bank.

The failure of the Erie County Savings Bank at Erie, Pa., has just developed distressing case of insanity which came nigh terminating with & sacrifice of life. Leo and Francisco Schroeck, young Bsvarian couple, had their all in the defunct bank. During their distress which followed the failure of the bank, for mer friend, J. Fllck, came from Bavaria with 8 story that Schroeck had committed crime in the old country and he had been sent to inn pose penance. A season of fasting and prayer resulted in united purpose to bury all their household goods in a grave, and then at six o'clock in the evening, to cruelty Schroeck. When found by the officers they had carried out the first part of the programme, and had Schroeck stripped ready for the sacrifice. B oth MT. and Mrs. schroeck are in jail and Flick is at large,