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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23
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lRice X Cos eclectic liuiment works like magic in the cure and certain'reliof of rheumatism, neuralgia, croup, etc. Motto, no cure, no pay. For sale by George T. Johnson. licensed pharmacist, Norfolk, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23

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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23

WE HAVE received bulletin No 77, of the Connecticut agricultural experi- mental station. It is pamphlet of 12 pages, but our space permits us to mention only the analysis of lin seed meal and castor pomace, and call attention to the poisonous nature of castor pomace:-
 LINsEED MEAL AND CASTOR PoMAcE.
 Linseed meal. and sent by H. H. Austin, Suifield
 Castor pomace.-Sent by H. J. Baker and Bro. N. Y. city, as sample of their new stock.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23
DIED.

CuRrIss At Ashley Falls, Mass, April ls, Clara Belle ynungt st daughter or J. II. and M B C. Curtiss, aged < months.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23
EAST CANAAN.

Mrs FranK IlefnaY lS VefY- SICK.
 Daniel Buckley has three children sick with scarlet fever
 W. II. Camp cf Canaan presided at the organ Sunday evening.
 Ensign Yorker has commenced house. keeping over Wm Adams store.
 Rev E. T. Atwood of Bridgewater ex- changed with Rev Thomson last Sun day.
 There seems to be a scarcity of tobacco seed here, the growers have sold out ut S1.50 cents per ounce and still they cry for more; the sowing is generaly done here with cold prospects.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23

The attention of those using castor pomace is called to the fact that it is extremely poisonous when taken inter- nally, causing violent vomiting and purging. A small number of the beans from which the pomace is prepared, are reported in several instances to have caused the death of adult persons who have eaten them. The beans are not at first unpleasant to the taste There is little doubt, therefore, that ca tie may be poisoned if they are allowed to get at the pomace.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23
sOUTEHFHEEES.

The teachers examination was very satisfactory and we have more teachers than schools so flour neighboring towns are not supplied they can obtain good teachers here. We are sorry we could not employ all who were worthy of schools.
 One fact presents itself here and that is the ernest looking after improve ment in the matter of teaching and where that is the case there will be good teachers.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23
nEAyt CANAAN ooiNo souTn

 g.ai a. m. arriving At tndgepor st I2lh D. m with thf%uRh car tur New fork, arriving ai 2.t5 ?. m. Ai New Haven at t.tl D., 3 co Q m, arriving at Bridgeport, aA 52Op m,. with through usl ini New York, arriving at 7.2O D. mi at Nov Haven at C l2 D. m. 3.01 D. u Milk Tram, slriyu X in Bridgeport, at 7.a5 Q. m., Ht New York. l08u D. u at New Haven, lu.5n D, m, S5 D, m, Tor Falls hilaR, arriving at 6.50 D. m. Sunday Milk al si0 p, m.s arriving in Bridgeport n 720 D. m. New York iO90 D. m.; Nev hr. ven, i2.3O A. m. Connect st Brpokheld Junction with trains Co and trom DAnburY.
 W. Il. YEoMANs. sup't. II. D, AYERILL,
 Genuraa ticket Agent,
 General oncos, Bridgeport, e.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-23
7FdceleT'S 6 Guide.
IVoUsaToNIc RAILROAD.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT sssas. fF.t. fgaa

Taking effect Feb. is, 1884. Through Tickets sold aud Baggage Checked
 from IAnnAnslnr the MtHt, pAssrNarR rkAINs LtANl CANAAN, GOING NoHrH l2.gop D m Arriving al tltlsi,uiu at 2ua p. m, Ntb tnuuth car from Bridgeport tor Albany. arr Nug h 400 D m. Connecting At Albany wiih last eNprurs. afflylng iL Chicago at soQ t,. neNt m. Train untNes in sufa t0pa gt G.tbp ms
 7.f9p. m rasspng,r Train, aisinR at hlttrntIU At Asa5 D, m, tnnhtettnH ni state Lane tM .Albau, ana tr West At riymg Ht Albany at lu,ib Q. ni., sarutui at t2A5 night
 C @ &, n,. SprCiFl arriving Rt pit nhtld, at 7,A2 arriving in North Adams 9.ooa. ni. Albany 9.2B a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
INTERSTATE COMMERCE..
Argument OF Comnaissioher FLAX before
the House Commerce Comnsiifee.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26,-The House Com
mi,tee on Commerce today gave hearing to
Railroad Commissioner Fink on the subject Of
sabiect was too expensive one to be consid-
cred during session of Congress and recon-
mended that the committee continue its inves-
tisation during the recess Oh that permanent
commission be appointed to make a thorough
examination of the question and report their
findings TO Congress. The bill introduced py
Mr.. HoRr OF Michigan, providing for the estab-
lishment of Board of Commissioners OF Inter
Stale Commerce as a bureau OF the Iuterior
Department, was the only practicable measure
to be adopted at this time and its enactment
would be satisfactorily to the r2iiroSd interest
and would meet the approval of all conserva-
tive people. Proceeding to discussion of the
general subject, Mr.. Fink addressed himself
more especially to the question as to whether
the charges for transportation vera reasonable.
1t seemed to be taken fer granted that railroad
companies had been guilty of extortion and
the most extravagant statements had been
made to prove assertions to that effect. The
people had received transportation at low
rate and at little profit to the roads and no ex-
tortion had been prscticed. This could be
shown from the fact that in 1882 while the
capital invested in railroads was seven thous-
and millisn dollars, tho net earnings were only
three hundred millions. Tho bondhold eY
thus received about five per cent and the stock
holders about three per cent.
The House Commerce Committee will doubt
less continue their hearings upon interstate
commerce bills until and including next We'd
nesday. The committee hitherto have been
addressed only BY opponents OF the bills, and it
will IoW give attention to persons to speak in
favor. Written arguments in opposition
will be received by the committee.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
A Wen KNOWN Coli.

DR.. G. II. Bailey, in his department in the
Maine Farmer last week wrote as follows OF a
horse well-known hereabouts:
ain the winter OF 1875 went east to ner0.
tiate for the gray stallion, Gideon, then owEed
by Foster Palmer of Bangor, Me. / offered
$4,000 for the horse, some parties in Boston be-
ing interested with me, but Mr.. Pslmsr de-
ciined to sell, as there was boom Just then
in Gideon stock, and some colts Of his get we're
coming prominently into notice, While there
my attention was attracted by gray colt By
Gideon, then ten monts old, and when lea out
into the road, found he could easily beat his
dam "a bay mare by Ethan Allen ),harnesssd. to
a sleigh containing Mr. Palmer and myEslR
The price asked for the colt was $500, and I
named him Cor a warm friend OF mine, who
stands il not at the top, at least very near IL Of
his profession, Budd Doble.
The colt grew up without accident, and de-
veloped into large 'dapple gray gelding, who
has since proved to be one of the most noted
road horses ever produced in Maine. On the
morning OF the Sth Of the present month, word
was sent me from my stable that 'Budd' was In
trouble, aud upon examination, / found him
to have Q violent attack Of srasmodic collie
and although rendered him every assistance
and attention possible, he disd ON the evening
Of the same day. No more faithful servans, or
more intelligent sanimal has II ever been my
privilege TO own. In thelhands Of my daughters
ne was submission and gentleness itself, and
when drove him he seemed 20 usdsrs
expected him to make those electric rushes'
upon the road, that always carried him to the
'front.' where he proudly waved his white ban
ner ia the face of all opponents.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
GENERAL NEWS.

President Arthur left New York for Wash
ington Saturday afternoon.
The Germans of WILMINGTON, N. c., have
subscribed for and ordered q handsome gold
medal, which will be presented Lieut.. hhodes
for gallant conduct at the wreck Of the City of
Columbus.
On Friday evening as Miss Annie James
was crossing the Boston and Maine Railroad
Bridge at Haverhill, wac struck by an engine,
knocked down and severely injured. Her col
lar bone was broken, and she was cut and
bruised about the head. Her recovery is doubt
ful.
All the sewer pipe manufacturing compa-
mics of the United States, twenty-four in num-
ber, have organized pool, to date from Feb.
ruary l. Their headquarters will be in Cleve-
land, 0.
In the hearing for disposition OF the Ely Cop
per Mine, in Vermont, all parties have agreed
to sale under order of the court, so that work
may be resumed at aa early day.
Several attempts were made in Nashua, N.
H., Friday by an unknown adventureT to pass
a worthless bank check,
man giving the name of M. f. Layton of
Modale, Ia, shot himself through the right
lung Friday night while en- route to Pittsburg
from st. Louis on the Pan Handle railroad.
VIM. Fl. Croft of Syracuse, N. Y, accom-
plished at IL O'Clock Saturday night the feat OF
walking 302 miles in 100 hours without stop.
Ills conultlon at Tue clOs6 was crltlc&i.
The leaders in the late Dakota constitutions
al mogemsnt have decided that it would
be useless to present the demand for admission
to Statehood.
The control of the United States Telephone
Company which owns the McDonough tele-
phone patents, has passed into the hands of
the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph Compa-
ny Of New York.
Joe Pendergarst, a Brooklyn, N. Y, slugger,
wants TO fight any man in the world, Sullivan
preferred.
A variety actress named Minnie Palmer was
arrested in Nashville, Tenn, yesterday, and
sent home to Detroit, Mich. She proves to be
the nun who had escaped from an Ontario COZ
vent
Rains Saturday and Sunday throughout the
middle section of California, materially i'm
proved the prospect of the grain crop. The
fruit crop IL the southern part of California
Will probably be the best ever had.
W. n. Whitney of Lake Village, N. H., lost
his pocket book Saturday, conssining $14OO. 1t
is supposed that his pocket was picked.
James McEsstie of Winnipeg committed su-
icide at st. Paul, Mimi, yes erday bg shooting
himsslf at the Wihsiow House. McEastie was
one OF the prominent citizens of Winnipeg
president of the st. Andrews Society and
heavy real estate dealer.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
PRISON ON FIRE.
The Winaesota Prison Damaged S2O..
OOo-Oas Csnvici Bnrned One burned to
Death.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. GA FIRE broke out In
the State Prison at Saltwater at midnight last
night, aud in spite of every effort all the bull
dings were destroyed. The prisoners, includ-
ing the Younger brothers, were taken out and
placed under strong guard in the yard. Tie
loss is probably 100000. The FIRE was first
discovered By pedestrian, who failing to at
tract the attention Of the prison guards ran
down town and turned in an alarm. When
the fire department arrived 1t was impossible
to do any effective work on account of the
dense smoke. At O'Clock it became evident
that the prison was doomed, and Company X
OF the State militia was called upon to assist in
removing the conviete, about $50 in all, who
we're shackled together by meaos OF long, hne
chains, and removed to different points in the
prison grounds. The fee spread With remark
able rapidity, and, starting at the east end of
the prison, soon reached the warden's offices
and the roomE occupied by the gusrds. 1t then
spread to the offices Of the Northwestern Car
Company, the entire front of the building be-
ing mass of flames. From the office of the
Car Company the fire spread to the kitchen
and eating room Of the prison adjoining, in
which the chapel 10 situRted. All VI the above
named departments were Quilted. The front
part of the building whore tho fire started was
imposed of considerable woodwork which af-
the cell department. of the prison, which is
espped by wooden cornice. Tne cells proper
are fre-proof, and had it not been for the diff
Guilty alluded TO the fra could have been con-
fDed TO the front or effice part OF the building.
The convicts were transferred with little
trouble. a. d are now under guard. How the
fire started is shonded in mystery.
ThIrty-two prisoners were brought to this
city and will be temporarily lodged in the
Coanty Jail until new prison is built. 1t has
been learned that one prisoner was burned but
as the records are lost his name cannot be
learned. Twenty eoDvicts have been taken to
ST. Paul, to Hastings sad 13 to Winona.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 26.-Tn an interview
tonight. Gov. Hubbard stated that the only
damage done to the cell building WAS to the
roof and wood work around the cels.
The iron work and walls are all right
and the building will be ready to receive pris-
oners inside two Of weeks. Two hundred
inmates remain At the prison, and one hundred
OF the worst convicts including the Younger
brothers have been distributed among the jails
through the State. The Governor est mates
tue total loss at $4,000; insurance $4,000.
The whole loss falls upon tho State. The car
Car company lose small amount.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
RAILROAD mATTERs.
Tho mt. nsnOr, Rallrana.


A Journal correspondent writes that the op-
position to the building of the railroad at Bar
Harbor, to convey passengers to the foot Of
Green Mountain, where they can take the rail-
road built last year, to the summit, does not
seem to have subsided since the Railroad Com
missioners held their hearing at that place.
AdVices from Bar Harbor indicate determin-
cd opposition, aud an intention on the part Of
the property-holders along It's route to use
opposition, however, seems to be founded upon
a misunderstanding of the present intentions
Of the company. The route they have sur
veyed runs from the foot of Green Mountain
to point near the steamboat wharf, but the
company will probably never attempt to ap-
proach nearer the wharf than Eden street,
from which point all the purposes Of the rail-
road can be accomplished, and its route will
largely be along and through the unsettled
and undeveloped portion OF the island. When
the intention and plans OF the company have
bsen explained to nonresident property hold
ers they have ceased their opposition and have
acknowledged that it would be good thing to
relieve the carriage road from tho Increased
travel that was developed last year, and will
continue to increase as the pleasure OF the trip
up Green Mountain by rail Is understood. The
carriage road at times is too narrow to allow
heavily loaded teams to pass without inconvs-
nienee, and the increased travel M the noun
tain will each year increase rather than dimin-
sh this trouble, and unless ths railroad IL
built will necessitste the widening aRd ina
provement of the carriage road at considerable
expense to tue town. The RAILROAD ommis-
sioners have not yet rendered y ecision
upon the acceptance Of the re- Us con-
fideutly expected that whE 40 uone is will
be favorable to the project.
shore Lino RsHa.
The Shcre Line Railroad, from Banger to
Ellsworth, will be formally opened Teh. 23A.
in the presence of Gov. Robie and other proz-
iuent men interested in the prosperity of the
State and its railroads. Senator Hale IL sx-
psctsd to be pretent and participate In the ex-
ercises. In the evening receP Psion and ball
will be rendered Gov. Robis BY the citizens Of
Ellsworth
Minor Eezes.
The following are tho railroad earniBms OF
the Canadian Pacific: Third weak January,
S65, 900; mileage, S2,033.
Conductor Harry Tucker, OF the Maine Cen
trail, having recovered from his recent illness,
has resumed his place on his train.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28

INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.
No Uni m Men wanted.

No GNE n HHen Wanted
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 26.-All the compost
tors employed in the Evening News Office
were notified today that their services were no
longer required, and their places were soon
after filled by non-union men. The change
prevented the appearance of the two early edi-
tions of the paper.
Action of the Fall River spinners.
FALL RIVER Mass, Jan. 26 The spnners
held a ltng aud largely attended meeting to-
night to consider the proposed cut down. 1t
was voted to authorize grant of 500 from
the funds of the National Mule Spinners Assc.
citation TO the spinners on strike at the Grim
nell miil New Bedford.
The fol owing resolutions were adopted, and
the meeting then adjourned TO Thursday
night:
Whereas Notice having been posted in the mills
stating that on and after Feb 4th reduction of
about o fer cent. will be made in our ages, and
knowing from experience that the only real and
practical remedy from gutted market lies in eur
failing production; therefore, be it
Resolved, That our secretary be authorized to
communicate Immediately with the secretary of
the manufacturers board of trade, requesting that
three-fourths time be by the mills until i'm
provement is visible in the market, instead OF re-
dueng wages.
esolved That if the manufacturers board of
trade refuse TO listen to proposal for reduc-
lion of the running time, and insist reducing our
wages ten per eent.takiDg into consider alton also
1SS0.-that we think it expedient to strike work
painfully conscious as we are of the bitterness of
feeling created between our employers aud our
Ives, and the sutferrss sure to be occ2si0ned by
such course. But resort to it as the last alter
native gainst industrial serfdom.
Resolved. That the secretary be authoriz d to
prepare ballots for the next meeting, SO that the
same can De voted upon.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
FISHERIES EXHIBITION.
American Exhibitors Receiving their
Medals Flatsering Notices of Oar Dis-
play.

American Exhibitors H&celvlHG their
Medais-FIastering Notices of Oar BIS
play.
WASHINGTON, jan. 27.-The medals award
ed American exhibitors at the London fisher
les exhibition have been received by Prof.
Baird through the Secretary OF State and are
now being distributed by registered mail. The
exhibition was the largest ever held for sim
gle industry, 26 foreign and colonial govern
ments beiog represented, and the total attend
ance exceeded 100000 Examinations OF the
Official list OF Jury awards shows 1913 gold, 127
81 yer and 1879 bronz5 medals and SO diplomas
of honor were awarded to foreign and colonial
governments. THe United States hea ads the
list with 40 gold, AZ silver and 20 bronze medals
and "a diploma0, equal to more than one
fifth the entire number awarded. A special
feature in tbs American awards is the large
percentage OF gold medals received, being
constituting more than oae-foureh the entire
number. Norway stands second with 2S
gold medals, Sweden 27 and Canada II
In addition to the medals aud diplomas, sew
en- special money prizes were awarded AmeIi-
can exhibitors, and large number of awards
We're given to English agents for American
oanned pfoduots exhibited by them in the En-.
glish department. A noteworthy feature of
The United Sta exhibt w1ro interesting dis
plays by The different departments of the gov
ernment, including the fish scommission, na-
tioual museut0, Ii ise-saving service, light bouss
board aud signal service; each OF which' called
for much favorAbls comment, and received
the hi hast award.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
FINANCIAL.
Eailure Of am Ohio PAGER somuauv

Ea1tufe OF am OhH0 Paper G0mpaEy.
CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 27.-Tbe Cleveland
Paper Company has failed; liabilities $780, 600.
LATER.
CLEVELAND, o.. Jan. 27.-The assignment
OF the cleveland Paper COMPANY has crea led
great surprise in commercial circles, as it was
esteemed one of the most solid corporations in
the West Many exaggerated rumors have
been afost. The present embarr sment is
the direct sequence of the failure last year OF
the Geo FL. Taylor Paper Company OF Chica-
go The company's liabilities are $250,000.
There is only one bank amoug the creditors,
and that holds discounted paper, amply se-
cured. The assets are nearly 5000 ,00O0, con-
sisting TO considerable extent, OF real est ,e,
aud raw material, of which there is prodis-
ious amount on hand. The assignee will oper-
ate the mills to fill contracts, most of which
are to furnish print paper to newspapers. II is
expected that the company will soon pay all
its debts in full and resume. The company
owns three large mills in this city and also
owns large interests in half dozen other
mills in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.
Other Failures.
UTICA, N. Y, Jan 27-J. B. Wadsworth, of
Morrisvile, proprietor of Is cheese factories,
has failed. Liabilities, $72,000 assets, $40, 600
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
THE IRON TRADE.
Statistics of Productions of Pig IRON and
BesseBaef Steel i'm the United States in
1883.

PHILADELPHIA, jan. 2.--The secretary of
the American Iron and Steel Association has
received end compiled complete returns of the
productions of pig iron and Bessemer steel of
this country during the past year. The total
productions Of pig iron in the United States in
1888, was 5, 1862 net tons against 5,178, ,122
net tons 10 1882. Steel ingots produced in the
United States in 1888, was 1,654,627 net tons
against 1905, ,450 in 1882 decrease of only A.
1913 and the first decrease that has occurred in
the history of the Bsssemer steel industry in
this country. The amount of Bessemer steel
rails produced in 1888 was 253, ,125 net tons
against ,334 $40 in 1882 decrease of so .424
The exports of kinds of iron and steel
from Great Britain to all countries for 1888
were 4.044 ,273 tons against 1858 555 in 1882, a
decrease of 309,279. Greas Britain's exports os
iron snd steel to the United States for 1888
shows decrease of LOG, 1929 tons as compared
with 1882
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
Caused by a Broken SWITCH.

ST. ALBANs, Vt, Jan. 26.-The breaking OF
switch road at SBa ton junction last night
caused collision between the Montreal train
and freight train from Rouse's Point. The
engine OF the freight was somewhat damaged.
The conductor, MIchsel 0'Day, had his ankle
badly sprained, Charles Hibbard of the Cen
Vermont Railway passenger department re-
ceived Two or three cuts on the head, face and
leg and one other passenger was slightly hurt.
Tue breaking of tAe switch rod was undoubted
~ due to the action of the long continued cold
weather on the switch,
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
Failures.

The following failures for she week are re-
ported in Maine By the Commercial Bufietx;
timothy j. Scanned, eoopeE, Portland, he's iailsd.
ed 10 iusoivsncy has liabilities OF sSuOO, alssts
$4,000
philander S. Goud, general store, Caiibou, is re-
ported offeiing 2J cents on 81
". f. wheeler, general store, Easton, is Iorted
failed.
Fred Deland, fruits Portland, is reported failed.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
UNITED STATES SENATORS
The OutIonk in KentucI,r.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. "a Frankfort despatch
states that there are no new developments in
the senatorial situation. 1t is thought the eau-
Gus Tomorrow night will rescind the rule which
az present. forbiis the name of any new candi-
dates being presented. II this is done Mr..
Cariisle's name will be proposed and his
strength tested. 1t is likely also that the rule to
drop the hlndmost candidate after each ballot
Will be adopted.
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
THE WRECK.

NEW BEDFORD, Jan. 27.-The tugs Nellie
and G. w HUT visited the wreck today No
more bodies we're recovered, but the trunks be-
longing to Mrs. Davis aud Mr. Rand, satohel
belonging TO Mr.. Gourse, and letters, the prop
erGy Of Mr. Beal were identified by friends.
The buoy of DEVILS Bridge has been remov-
ed outside the shoal, and the anchors have
been stripped from the wrsck. A patrol will
be maintained until Thursday by Mr. Wing,
a relative OF Mrs. Rand.