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Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Galveston, Texas, Devastated by R Fright
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A destructive lire occurred in Galveston, Texas, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. The fire broke out in a small foundry on the north side of Strand street, near the corner of Sixteenth. The flames spread rapid ly under 8 stiff north wind. Over sixty blocks, including 700 build ngs, were burned down, and the loss is estimated at several millions of dollars. The whole eastern portion of the city was destroyed.
 Fully one hundred of the finest mansions in the city are in ruins: Many of these residences had beautiful gardens attached to them, and lhe moneyed loss does not represent over half their value.
 The scene during the progress of the fire was simply frightful 80 filled with misery and terror that whoever witnessed it must bear it's vivid impress for a lifetime. The wind rose to a screaming gale in the vicinity of the fire and swept through the burning belt in terr fic swirls, carrying mil lions of live cinders high in the air and rain- ing them down 8 mile distant over the woo len city and its panic-etTicken inhabitants. The entire east end of the city scarceiy contains a dozen brick dwelhngs. Everything is wood Texas pine-a dit burns with an indescribabie fury. Five minutes after house had caught it would be wrapped in one mighty flame, and the centre of the burning pile gave out 8 white heat, while the flames on the edges were fit fully shifting high and far on either side. The RlleyWays and streets for ten squares on either side of the burning Lett were filled with the blaDched faces of women, children and strong, helpless men who could do nothing in such gale but crouch down for shelter from the piercing mortimer and watch the flames lick up the fruits of a lifetime's toil
 As the fire swept past the County Jail the forty imprisoned inmates became nearly fran tic with fear. They set up 8 ye which was heard for squares above the awful roar of the flames. On top of the jail and Court House were relays of strong men determined to save the buildings, and with the aid of brick walls they succeeded. The jail was on fire g dozen times, but was saved.
 Ire latest estimates place the total loss at $200, 1000, with an insurance that does not cover half this amount. The loss will be a great one for the poorer portion and for the city.
 Nearly sl00,0 900 was telegraphed to the au- thorities of the city within few hours after the fire to aid the sufferers. The money was needed.
 Galveston is the largest city in Texas. It is built on Galveston Island, and it has popula- ton of 5000, jnc'uding 10000 colored per- sons. The streets are wide and straight, well graded, with shell payements, and ornament ed with many flower gardens.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
anme rrnnk Confessional

"our remedies are unreliable n-Dr. Val entine Mott
 "we have multiplied diseases. "-Dr. Rush, Philadelphia.
 Thousands are annually slaughtered in the sick room n-Dr. Frank.
 "rhe science of medicine is founded on con- lecture, improved by murder. .h--Sir Ashley Cooper, NJ. D.
 "fhe medical practice of the present day is neither philosophical nor common sense. "- Dr. Evans, Edinburgh, Scotland.
 Dr. bio Lewis, who abhors drugs as a rule and practices hygiene, is frank enough, how ever to say over his signature "n l found myself the victim of a serious kidney trouble, I should use Warmers safe cure because am satisfied it is not injurious. The medical pro- fession stands helpless in the presence of more than one such malady.n
 An old proverb says: If a person dies with. out the services of doctor, then a coroner must be called in and a jury empanelled to inquire and determine upon the cause of death; but if doctor attended the case, then no coroner and jury are needed as everybody knows why the person diedl-Medicdt Her
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

German geologists estimate that the Dead Sea will be mass of solid salt thousand years hence.
 The American botanist, Caspar Wis tar, gave the name to the plant that is commonly misspelled "wisteria."
 A comparison of records decides that a trained walker can distance the best horse after twenty-four hours.
 Stewed white beans. now looked upon as a common dish, were deli cacy with Alexander in Asia, and his torians say were discovery of one of his best, and consequently favorite. cooks.
 In Ceylon the natives cover down newly killed venison with honey, in large earthen pots: these are not opened for three years, and the meat so preserved is said to be of exquisite flavor.
 The Hungarians make fur rugs of the skins of cats and mice. One rug in which thSfsS, was arranged in pat terms showing an Infinite variety of shades was, composed G the skins of 200 cats.
 One of the foremost dangers sup posed to hover around the newborn infant in old times was the propensity of witches and fairies to steal the most beautiful and, well-favored chil- dren, and to leave in their places such as were ugly and stupid.
 Licenses of rock crystal taken from the ruins of Nineveh," said member at the meeting of the microscopists, in Cleveland, the other day, suggest that microscopes may have been used in those days" No one knows, in- deed, who did invent the magnifying glass. ........ aa .-
 The Karens of Burmah have an ex- cellent method of settling a dispute between two chiefs. The opposing ranks are drawn up on either side of a deep stream. Two champions, being chosen, immerse their heads in the water, and the first who rises to breathe is held to be the guilty and conquered party.
 The press upon which Benjamin Franklin worked as a journeynian printer in 1725 was very little inn proved until 1877, when George Cly- mer, of Philadelphia invented the Columbian" press. It was the first important improvement. The power was applied by compound lever. In 1929 Samuel Rust invented the "Wash- ington" press, which superseded all others for a while. Daniel Tread well, of Boston, invented the first power press
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
A Shoe for Luck.

The New York Lyons Press tells this singular shoe story:--
 A friend tells us the following very Striking" incident, which he vouches for as having occurred at a wedding not very far from Lyons a short time since. There were but few guests present, and after the ceremony a sumptuous supper was served. Half an hour later the com pany stepped out upon the porch to see the bridal couple, who were about to start for the station upon their wedding tour, of. Just as they started the father of the bride threw an old shoe after them 'for luck.n Although the shoe was old it was heavy, and the old gentleman threw it with all the might there was in him, and it didn't stop go- ing until it landed under the ear of the ''happy" bridegroom and knocked him out of the carriage. He was picked up and carried into the house, where he lay in an insensible condition for 10 or 15 minutes. In the meantime the bride fainted away, and several of the lady guests would have done so had there been any one on hand to attend to them.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
BEGGING FOR MERCY.
Eight Young Men Sentenced ito Life Im-
 prtsOnment for Criminal Assault.

OTTAWA. Ontario, Nov 1.-The Assizes Court here has been occupied with two cases of criminal assault in which eight young men were implicated, five in one and three in the other. When the crimes were committed, on the 11th and 18th of June last, there was in tense excitement and indignation in the city. Bella Graham, aged 25, was assaulted on Theodore street by Garret Brock, aged 25, Murtough McHugh, aged 28, and Henry Good man, aged 21; and Emily Trueman, 20 years of age, was assaulted on Elgin street by John Ralph, aged 26, Edward Nolan, aged 19, Frau cis Black, aged 9, James Bnrns, aged 20, and Richard Began, aged 21. Nolan was sub sexton of St. Patrick's Church here.
 Verdicts of guilty were returned in both cases, and the prisoners were arraigned in the box for sentence in the presence of an inn mouse concourse of spectators. Judge Rose sentenced all of them to imprisonment for life in the penitentiary at Kingston, and in doing 30 said that had not the july recom- mend mercy the sentence of death would certainly have been passed.
 Many exciting and pitiable scenes occurred in the court room after the sentences had been pronounced. Fathers, mothers, sisters, and other relatives of the prisoners screamed and cried piteously. Three of the mothers threw themselves on their knees in front of the Judges bench and implored for mercy for their sons. Some of the young mems par ent's are very respectable.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
What a Lily Society Is.

The London Court Journal says: The other evening the Countess of Aberdeen entertained over two hundred girls en- ployed in the various works and fac tories in Aberdeen who are members of the Lilly" society for young girls. After service of song tea was served by number of ladies who had kindly consented to assist Lady Aberdeen.
 Then her ladysh1p spoke to the young people, after which Prof Henry Drum mond gave an address. He said he had seen many things in the world, but he had never seen lily band before There was not another anywhere, he believed, except in Aberdeen. He compared the life of his hearers to the growth of the lily, and upon asking all those who were water-lilies-by which he meant teeto- talers-to stand up, the whole audience at once sprang to their feet. He warned them against the evils of intemperanoe, and told them never to marry any one that drank. As they left the hall each girl was presented with small book by Lady Aberdeen,
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
The Terrible Cyclone.

1t is now known that in the Texas cyclone or cloud. burst, number of lives were lost Several colored people lost their lives. Hardy Pitmsn and his three children were killed and Mrs. Bruce, eighty years of age, and her daughter.
 The cloud burst in Northern Alabama was very disastrous, and resulted not only inlthe destruction of much property, but in serious loss of life. So fearful was the storm that bsles of cotton were blown from gin houses and bursted and scattered everywhere. No two locks of lint were left together man driving with cotton to the city has been lost. The cotton and wagon were blown quarter of a mile, and the man and mules carried of and cannot be found. Growing crops, potatoes, etc., were torn up from the ground. Even trees and cotton stalks were parked. The bodies of twenty-two persons were picked up fifty others were more or less seriously in- iured.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
New Houses on Old Sjtes.

There are, no doubt, many persons now living in Rome who have beneath them the residence of some gentleman of the Middle Ages, under which, per. haps, is the home of Roman family of the time of the Caesars; and this may have been built upon the founda tions of another house, which was considered a good place to live in some five or six hundred years before. It must be a very satisfactory thing. when one is going to build a house, to find beneath the ground some good substantial walls which will make ex cellent foundations. It very often happens that these remains of ancient buildings are built of larger stones, and are firmer and more solid than the houses which are erected upon them. There is another side, however, to this matter, and the remains of old buildings are frequently very much in the way of those who wish to erect new houses, for it does not always occur that the ancient walls are in the right places, CT of suitable kind, to serve as founda- tion5 for the modern building. Then they have to be dug up and taken out, which is a great labor. There is a handsome American church in Rome. When this was built, the work was made very expensive by the difficulty of getting rid of portions of walls, arches, rooms, and vaults which these Romans had left behind them, never thinking that In the course of ages there might be such people as Ameri- cans who would wish to build church here.--Sk Nto1oEG&
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

A COMPLICATION OF DISEASES is the decision of incompetent physicians when a patient has been "killed by drugs" Yes; complication, indeed, originating ln indigestion, dyspepsia, kidney or liver complaint, all of which yield as readily to VINEGAR BITTERs as does the autumn leaf to the gentle breeze. Com plications are quickly solved by the BIT- TERa
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

SHoRT.-One minutes imprisonment in jail was the punishment imposed on a man charged in a Clarendon (Ark. ) court with having sold the products of land for which he had failed to pay the rent. The trial occupied several days, and upon the verdict being pronounced the condemned man walked across the court room and placed himself in charge of the sheriff, who took him to the jail, where he served out one minutes time.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Observation-Disclosures

cAtarrh is exceedingly disagrceshle disease, is varied symptoms-dlsohargc at the nose, bad brchth' pain between tho eyes coughing choking sensation' ringing noises in the cars, &e-beng not only trou' blesome to the sufferer but offensive to others Ca tarrh also dangerous, because t may lead to hrons ehitis or consumption. Being blood disease tho true method to Is to purify the blood. To purify the blood take HooJ's Sarsapariila by which many sufferers from catarrh have been cured.
 "I suffered three years from catarrh, and my gen. eral health was poor in consequence. When I took Hoods sarsaparla found had tho right remedy. The catarrh is yielding. as Hoods sarsapAriila s cleansing my blood, and tho general tone Of my sys tenn is improving My case is Of such long standing that did not expect to be cured in an instant"- FRANK wAsHHunN, Rochester, N. r.
 "I suffered with catarh fifteen years; tried all tho catarrh remedies without hsnents and was about Co try a change Of climate when I took Hoods Sarsnl parilla Iwond not take any money consideration for the good bottle did pic, Now | Nm not trOu' bled any with catarrh. "-L W. LuIis, Chicago, ltL
 Hoods SarSaparilla Sold by all druEEiSts Sl six for Ss Made oaly bJ c. HOOD co, Apothccarles, Lowell, Mass,
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Youthful DesperadOes.

LOUISVILLE, KY., November I4.---Theodore Hines, Harry Forbes. and Albert Chickering, aged fourteen sixte en, and twelve years, were arrested here last night, charged with arson and horse stealing. The boys st1le a horse and wagon and started West to rob stage coaches, taking shelter in an old house in the country at night. The boys grew alarmed and thought some farmers were plot ting to capture them. They set fire to the house and several large barns in the neighbor- hood, and hastily decamped. They were pur- sned by enraged farmers, who overlook them. The boys drew pistols and made the men stand behind, and galloped away. The horse brought them to the city. They were ar rested on complaint of the farmers, who fol- lowed them here
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
From the National Capital,

The Washington Post says: We admire the stand taken by numerous eminent physicians in changing the mode of treatment of coughs and colds, and pub licly endorsing Red Star Cough Cure because it is efficacious, free from dan gerous ingredients and without morphia or opium. This excellent remedy costs but twenty-five cents.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

POISONED D.-Several months ago, in Canton, Ohio, Arthur Criss, a fifteen year-old boy, was bitten on the hand by rat which was dying from dose of poison. Ever since then the boy has been i'll, and on Saturday he died. in great agony. The wound had healed, but the poison pervaded his whole sys- tenn, and at last caused his death.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

NIT. Isaac c. Chapman, Druggist, Newburgh. N. r., writes to us: "I have for the past ten years sold several gross of Dr. William Halls Balsam for the Lungs. l can say of 1t what cannot say of any other medicine. Ihave never heard a customer speak of 1t but to praise its virtues in the highest manner. l have recom- mended it in a great many cases of WhoopinR Cough, with the happiest effects. l have used it in my own family for many years; in fact, ready for uge.u
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Home Items and Topics.
-"All your own fault ff ssnu remain sick when Vou can

-"All your own fault
 Jf you remain sick when you can
 Get hop bitters that neyer-faiL The weakest woman, smallest child, and slckest invalid can use hop bittep with safety and great good
 --uld men tottoring around from Rheuma- tisIn, kidney trouble or any weSknesa VIII pe made almost new by using hop bitlerS ty-My wife and daughter were made healthy by the use of hop bitters and rec. ommend them Co my pcople.- hethodlss Clergyman.
 Ask any good doctor t hop Bltters arc not the best family medicine On earth 1 l
 --MalnrlAl fever. Ague and BiliousnesS, win leave every noighborhood ss soon as hop bitteS arrive.
 My mother drove tho paralysis and neuralgia all out of her syEtcm with hop bit tcrs "-Ed oslrego Sun
 ts-Keop tho kidneys healthy with bop bittcrs and you necd not fear sickness The vlgor Of youth for the ngcd and in firm in hop bitters !
 i-"At tho change of life nothing equals Hop Blttcrs to allay all troubles Incident
 Therctos4 "Tho best periodical for lndics to take monthly, anu from which they will receive the greatest benefit is hop bittersn -Thousands die annually from some form Of kidney disease that might have heon pro vented by timely use of hop bittcrs --Indigestiun, weak stomach, irruguluri. ties of the bowels, cannot exist when hop bic ters are used.
 A timely uss of hop
 Bitters will keep a whole family
 In robust health year at little cost To produce real gtnuino sleep and child like roposa all night, take little hop bittorr on retiring.
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Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Driviun Out tba "Roomar.- ;,

FoRT RIVER, KAN, Nov. 14-More boomers have been brought in by the military from the Oklahoma district. Those of the prison CTS who sign an agreement never again to trespass upon the Indian lands are allowed to pas out, the others will be escorted out by the troops. The work of srreSting the boomers is going on TspIdiy.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
TEE first Iuoirer match was made in 1929.
Imp0rtspt.

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 6tJ cleEtn rtiuia nttu1 up At cost 1t one uilNi daars, 6 and upsart pcs dsy. Europssn pianl ile- Tsfaf Ksshntant aapp sI Hih theb ssts Horse can, stnCas nad elevated railroad t3 all dpRth. fsmul~s ssn live better Tor lsss mntey st ihs brsud ghian Hotel than suy o.hHf hrstalass oi 70 tn Inc ctlg
 Ton SrFcrAE RArFs for advertising In this rarsr pply Co the publisher or tho nAnRrl IAhs
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
The Ruddv River

of life is the blood From 1t the system re- ceiyes all it's material of growth and repair. necessary, then, that the blood should be kept pure and rich. Dr. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery is the great blood food and blood purifier. It is a sovereign remedy for ali diseases due to impoverished blood, consumption, bronchitis, weak lungs, scrofu- Id, in1uenza. and kindred diseases
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Tho otdnndtte Noyx-

 The old-style pillsl Who does not know What agony they caused-what wool You walked the floor, you groaned, you sighed, And felt such awful pain inside, And the next day you felt so weak You didn't want 10 move or speak Now Pierce's Pellets are so mild They are not dreaded by child. They do their work in painless way, And leave no weakness for next day. Thus proving what is oft contest That gentle means are always best
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

THE COMING EASTER will fall on the 25th of April. This has not occurred before since 1734, and will not happen again until 1913.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Errnr for taken cnre of its tniI-

TIE purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver 0i in the world, manufactured from fresh, healthy livers. upon the seashore. It is absolutely pure and swce et Patients who have once taken it pre- fer 1t to all others. Physicians have decided il superior to any of the other oils in the market Made by Caswell Hazard & Co, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
A STORM moves thirty.siK miles per hour.

CHAPPED HANDS, face, pimples and rough skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
MopERN needles irst canne into use in l5l5
A nrnrrIsI'n sfnrY.

ALI plasters are not aliks. Hop Plds,ers give relief and cure when other kinds are ut- terly worthless. Try one and see. 25c. deslers
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Last Week WIG PublI.hed.

he annual encouragement of the Youtfs s Compdnion. No other frustrated weekly paper attempts to present it's subscribers with such variety of attractive and entertaining read ing. This is the reason why it has $40, coo subscribers-the largest circulation in tho United States. Every family should take 1t. By sending your subscription now, s1.75, you will receive it free to Jan. 1. 1886, and a full years subscription from that date.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
Too Ornamental.

The other day a young man, after what was regarded as a sufficient pro- bation, was employed as a conductor on signed to a car, and, after being pro- vided with tickets, trip slips, and punch, was told to report the next morning When his car was about ready to go out one of the older conductors took look at the young mans punch to sec that it was all right. To his surprise he found that large number of fares were regis tered. It was ascertaiued that he and his wife had amused themselves the evening before punching newspapers to make ornamental hangings for the china closet.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

BEEsoNs Aromatic Alum Sulphur Soap is used to prevent, cure and heal skin diseases 6, and to secure a white, soft and beautiful com plexion. 25 cents by Druggists or by mail. Dreydoppel. Philadelnhia Pa. Mnnnfartnrar
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
IMMEDIATE RELIEF !!

oordon's King Of Pain relieves pain df whatever nc ture. the moment it h applied, and H a housrhod remedy wherever known for Ahrumatism Neural Eia. Headache and To0thachr, Burns and hoalds hprainA and Nruinca, paFfhora ngBrntcrNt Sore Throat Ulccrz fresb Munnds, etc. huna wlli not would require week hS any other method, The h seut hy mail posgagc naid it is put up tn s ei and e packAgca, Tho bte8 or trlai nacknse whoa reduced Co liquid form will on A Boa hoties which arc worth st retail sd AEcnts cnn coin money sell ing e ftis worth ten times ts cost for burns alone Send postal notea ur two cent tthmpA Address
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Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18
MARKET NOTES.
NEW YORK MARKET.

The Wholesale New York market quotations show:
 BEANs-Prime. s1.9o@e2o5; fair to good el.S0@ $l.90 per busheL
 BUTTER - New York sold at 2Sa30o for choice in pails, and 2492sc. common to good |, Western Creamery sold at A 26c., and the common Western ct I9G22c.
 CHEEsz--Factory isncY 991O,i do. fair and to good, 6@Sc.
 Eoas-Quotations ranged from 1Ss. for ot . dinary, to 26c. for New York. Now Jersey Pennsylvania
 FLoUR R-Superhne. $940@43.60: Western, t3 9O@S4.50; extra New York. S4S0@S49h
 HAY-No. 1, 95c. e 9Sc.; No. 2, s0@90o straw, S0G85c. for No. l, and 48952 for oat.
 HoPs-New York, 1l912o; Eastern. 10@ lIci yearlings, 6o &c.,;
 PoRE3 Prime, s1OOo.@ s12.5O; dressed hogs, 596c.
 WHEAT - Spring No. 2, 9S@96c.; Mill wsukee, No. 2 95@9Sc;
 CoRN-Ungrsded Western Mixed 52955c; Steamer Mixed, 52@55o in elevator. 5.c- delivered; No. 2, -@53c. in elevator, - RYK-StatA G3G67c
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

LYoN's Patent Heel Stiffener is the only in- veniion that will make old boots straight as new.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-18

Delicate diseases in either sex, however induced, speedily cured. Book, 10 cents in stamps Address, in confidence, Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, 66S Main Street, Buffalo, N. '.
 TEE value of A ton of silver is s37. 704. .s4.