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Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
THE GREENWICH TRAGEDY.
Barclay Johnson's Shooting of his Mother,
 Sister, nnd Himself.

The Rev. J. G. Johnson, Congregational minister of Rutland, Vt., an uncle of Barclay Johnson, the young student who shot his mother and sister and killed himself, testified that there was no hereditary insanity in the family but that Mrs. Johnson had shown ex- cessive grief for the death of some of her chil- dren. For the last six weeks the young man had appeared somewhat peculiar. The witness could not account for the young mans in- sanity except by his excessive devotion to his office duties which caused him to write and work at night.
 When asked as to the truth of the reports that the young man had been mentally dis turbed on the subject of religion, the witness said that he thought any disturbance of that kind, as evinced by peculiar conversations on the subject, was the result of insanity rather than it's cause.
 The witness produced letter written in pencil upon note paper which was found in 8 pocket of Barclay Johnson after his death. Parts of the letter were read, as follows: GREENWICH, Conn.,, April 21, '85. If succeed in accomplishing what think must be done, word or two of explanation will probably be received with interest. l think 1 am saving my mother and sister from an unhappier fate. If there is just and gen. erous God, these two will go to the happiness which they deserve. If there is no God, then l they will simply find their rest. lam conscious of the enormity of what Ihave | done and intend to do, but at the same time | have suspicion that have become insane. | Why did not some one recognize my weakness, my great need of help, and help me while there was time? But, to be fair, I suppose should say, "Why did not help myselfY' The intermediate parts of the letter were | filled with expressions of the writer's tender affection toward his father, mother, and sister, mingled with self-accusations of all sorts of
 faults, which his friends say existed only in his | imagination. The letter was written ill firm
 and very legible hand.
 Charles Adams, who witnessed the shooting | from across the creek, he being on an island | near the point where the crime was committed, | testified that he heard & scream and a shot, | and then two more shots. Then there was a | fourth shot, and he saw man fall. He and | his brother then went over to the point ill 8
 boat and found three persons lying on the | ground.
 One, young lady, was dead, while an old
 woman and young man were living. The
 man breathed weakly for about five minutes before he expired.
 Other witnesses were Samnel Chard, who saw the Johusons enter the woods; George Foote, who saw the shooting from distance;
 and William Houghton, who was the first man to arrive on the spot after the shooting oc- cured
 Having completed the hearing, Coroner Holt returned to Bridgeport, where he filed his report with the County Clerk.
 
 IF man are Ro wicked with rpliGiuu. whAt
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The IIIness of aon. Grant.

Dr. Douglas left Gen. Grants house about half-past eight on Tuesday morning. He said that the General had had better nights rest than he had enjoyed for many nights. He is daily growing stronger, and this fact is made evident by the increased amount of exercise he takes each day. The drive on Monday did him good, and he was taken out for longer drive on Tuesday afternoon, and will be taken out each day when the weather is favorable.
 Dr. Douglas also said that no plans Ihad been matured for taking the patient into the country. The best place for him at this time was at home, and it is doubtful if he will be taken out of the city before July or August, and possibly not then. The doctor further said that the General was undoubtedly suffer- ing from cancer. T love him." he added, "almost like Q brother, and if it was possible to believe that it was any other trouble, would not tell him so? As for the chances of his ultimate recovery they are one in a thousand, and dangerous symptoms may appear any day"
 Wednesday was substantially repetition of Tuesday with Gen. Grant. Notwithstanding the pain in his throat early on Tuesday even- ing, he had good nights rest. Dr. Douglas left the house at 81S in the morning. He said the General was no better and no worse than the day before. The hard lump in his throat remained unchanged. Dr. Douglas said that hereafter there would be no more bulletins, and that information as to tho Generals condition would no longer be furnished to the newspapers by the physicians.
 Gen. Grant was rather restless on Thursday night. He did not get to sleep until 1 o'clock Friday morning. Then he slept for four hours, after which he was awake for an hour, and then again he dozed for a couple of hours longer. Less than the usual amount of mor- phine was given to him during the night.
 At noon Friday, accompanied by Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Dent, and U. s. Grant, Jr., he went for a shorter drive, and as soon as Dr. Douglass had left the house, at o'clock in the after noon, the General, followed by Harrison, came out the front door and went for the little con- stitutional. At the corner of Madison avenue they met Mir. Jessie Grant, and he returned with them to the house.
 At 10 p. m. Friday Dr. Douglass drove up accompanied by his wife. After an examin- ation of the patients throat, and owing to the patients general condition, he concluded to re- main at the house all night. At Il o'clock Gen. Grant was not feeling first-rate. He was very restless.
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A Good Breakfast.

Mrs. F. W. Carpenter, Oyerlee, Balti- more county, Maryland, writes: l was greatly benefited by the use of Red Star Cough Cure, when suffering from se- we're cold. My cook was seriously ill from deep-seated cough. She had con- suited her doctor without relief. By my advice she used the Cough Cure in con- nection with an external application of St. Jacobs Oil Ao her side. In one night the change wrought was most gratifying and astonishing. In the morning she was like new person.
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c. N. .cRurEgTog, General Agent, New York.
Enr lAnnIl NA-nnrn.

MRs. LYDIA F. PiNEHAMi About the first of September, 1881, my wifo was taken with uterine hcmorhagc. The bost styptios the physician could prescribe did not check it and shc got moro and more cnfcoblcd. sho was troubled with prolapsus uteri, Leu eorrhea, numhnoss of tho limbs, sick. ness of the stomach and loss of appetite. fpurchascd a trial bottle of your vegetable Compound. She said she could discover a sdIutarycgect from uie first dose. Now ahe is comparatively frce from the Prulapsus, stomachs sickness, Sc Tho homorrhago is very much potter and Is less at tho regular periods Her appetite Is restored, and her general health and strength are much i'm. proved, Nc foel that we have been ,poHdsr. htitg beneffcd and our hearts are drawn out in gratitude for tho ssme and in sympathy for other sufferers, for whose enkos we allow our names 10 be used
 60 NV. Eaton. ThuFrtou. N W
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
THE BATTLE OF CHALCHUAPA.
How tho Troops of San Salvador Van.
 quished the Guatemala Regiments.

LA L1BERrAD, April 20, 1Ss5.-Published re- ports of the battle of Ohalchuapa on March 31 say that the Guatemalans left 1,600 on the battlefield. The Guatemalans admit total loss of l, 300 men. Salvador had 50 killed and 150 wounded, including many officers. The Salvadorians entrenched their artillery and Gatling guns; also their mitrailleuse. Their fire was directed by French officer named Tourlet, who was killed in the action. The guns dld great execution. The Guatemslans attacked with their battalions in close forms- tion. The Guatemalans say that to obtain the body of General Barrios cost upward of twenty lives. The body was conveyed to Gus- temala city and inferred there with military honors.
 Since peace was signed by Salvador and Guatemala, general confidence in commercial circles is returning. All the reports that of- ficial messages to and from Minister Hall at Guatemala and the Department of State at Washington were delayed in Salvador are un- true. The Guatemalan lines were at times in terrupted, but transmission over the lines of Salvador has at all times been prompt and sat igfaCtOry.
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MARKET NOTES.

NkM 1Ohh MAhhEE The Wholesale New York market quotations show:
 BEANs-Prime. s19O@s20O; fair to good. Sl.45@Sl.50 per busheL
 BUTTER - New York sold at 23024o for choice in pails, and 2l l422o. common 10 good Western Creamery sold at 2iQ25c, and the common Western at 10@11c
 CHEEsE-Factory fancy, 1l11Q1ls4c; do. fair to good, 6GSc.
 Roos-ouotations ranged from l4c for or dinary, to 15c. for New York. New Jersey and Pennsylvania
 FLOUR -Superhne. S3.5O@SA00; Western, S4506S6.20; extra New York S4.30@$5.Qa. HAY Shipping, 90@95oi clover 7O@75a salt. COG; straw, 70@75c-
 HoPs-New York, 13@l4c- Eastern, l2913ci PoRE@Clear Back, s14259sIa25; dressed WHEAT - Spring No 2, -@s1O2, Mil waukee, No. 2, s9e amber. s-@s- white, -e.@90c. Steamer Mixed. 5il 95I9sc. in elevator. 55ISc delivered; No. 2, -@54J5c. in elevator, @ 553lc., delivered White Southern, 56a do- RYE|state. 7sy6@77,fu.
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET. FLoUn-State family. S40O@SA25; rye flour S3.62150S3.75: wheat, State, S-.-99Sl{c amber, 5000; corn, yellow, -ci mixed States 55l4c.
 PErRoIEUM-Refned 7sSc., crude, 6hla WooL-State and Western xx, 4605Oci x, 47@4Sc medium, 5O@5lc.i coarse, 45c.
 BOSTON MARKET
 FLOUR - From S2009S325 for low and medium, to S45O9s4.75 70 for choice Minnesota. Corn. 5SI5 5@59c. for yellow and mixed. BUTTER Common, l3c. 9l5e; Vermont dairy, 22G23c. choice creamery 23425a CHEEsE-10@1l13c
 BEANs-S1 650S1.70.
 HAY-Choice, $IS@Sl9 CATTLE MARKEr5
 BUFFALo - Cattle, good quality, si25d s4 60; hogs fair to good, s5.05@s5.75i bcsb S575.
 EAST LIBERTY. PENN-Best cattle, S-@ $-; medium to good, S-@$-; common to fair, $-@S-; Hogs, Workers. t4. 90g S5.l0 Philadelphias, S5.10@S52a sheon S4.00@s450. IT
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GOLD AND SlLYER.
The Total Production for the Year 1884
 Estlmnted 10 be ST9,6OO,OOO.


 Mir. Burchard, the Director of the United States Mint, in his special an- nual report on the production of gold and silver in the United States for the calendar year 1884, estimated the pro. duction of the country to have been: Gold, S30, 800, 900; silver, computed at the silver dollar coinage rate, SIS, ,S00,- 900; total, S79, GOO, 900. This shows an increase over the yield of the previous year of about $500, ,000 gold and S2, 400,- 900 silver. The total deposit of gold at the hints during the year amounted to $50, 51S. i79, of which S30 S07, POO was reported as domestic. The exports of gold bullion, exclusive of United States bars, amounted to only S115,000.
 The total deposits of silver bullion, exclusive of redeposits, at the hints and assay offices, was S36, ,670, 731, of which S32, 305, 036 was entered as domestic. The exports of domestic silver were SIT, 697, ,067, of which S2, 14S,57S were United States bars and S700, 900 Hawaiian coin, manufactured of domes- tic silver of 1884's production, which would leave the export of domestic undeposited silver, as entered at the Customs House at its commercial value, S14, ,S48. 479. The exports of silver were S3, 256, 938, of which S2, ,296, 21S came to the hints, leaving nearly S1, 900, 900 ex- ported as domestic. Deducting this leaves Sl3, ,ss7, ,000 as the commercial value of the net export of undeposited domestic silver, which at its ooining rate. equals SIG, 400, 900. It is estimated that about S100,0 900 worth of domestic silver bullion was furnished by private refners to jewellers and others. Adding to the amount of domestic silver de- posted at the hints, the net exports of undeposited and the amount of unde- posted used in the arts would make the silver production of the country about S4S, 800. 900, or, at its commercial value, about $42, 900, 900, which is about ST. 5000 less than Mir. Valentines esti- mate.
 The propuct of the year and disposi- tion may approximately be stated as follows:
 Production. ........ S30, ,S00, ,000 S3S SOO GOO
 Dispositions:
 Deposited, less for
 elBn. n...-..-...... 5U,OOO,OOO 32,300, 900 Undeposited exports. 11G,000 I64OO 900 Undeposited, used in
 the arts......... 6S4, ,000 100000
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29

unless caused by lack of sleep or from over. eating, is a symptom of disease. If it be nc- companied by general debility, headache, loss of appetite, coated tongue and sallow com. plexion, you may be sure you arc suffering from biliousness and consequent derange. Pleasant Purgatiye Pelletsn are a sure cure for all ailments of this nature. They cleanse and purify tho blood and relieve tho digestive Drraus
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 cele, hydrocele, diseases of prostrate gland, kidneys and bladder, piles, iistulas and rnp. ture, all permanently cured, Staff of twelve expert specialists in constant attendance, constituting the most complete organization of medical and surgical skill in America.
 Send history of case and address for illus. trated pamphlet of particulars Worlds Dis. pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. \.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29

A COLD of unusual severity which took last autumn developed into difficulty doNdedly catarrhal in all its characteristics, threatening a return of my old chronic malady, catarrh. One bottle of Ely's Cream Balm, completely eradicated every symptom of that painful and prevailing disordor.-E. w. Warner, 16b Hud- son sfrnat. Rnehp sLer. N. V.
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It is purely vegetable, and meets . want never before furnished to the public, and tho utmost reliance may be placed in it
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29

When you visit leave New York city hnFEAFu. s1pressage and S2 carriage hr, and stop At tho Hran Union Hotel opposite Grand Central depot
 GU elerau rooms. nttcd up At cost uf one million dollars. Bl and upward per day. European plan. Eto. yaor. Restaurant supplied with theb sst Horse eafs stages and elevated railroad Co al depitH. Families live better for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than a any other rutclass hotel in tha city.
 FoR SPECIAL RATES for advertising in this parer apply to tho publisher of the paper. UI7.
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The powerful curative properties of HoT Pldstcr are irresistible when applied Co Backache, Sciatica, or any sort of soreness The best and strongest porous plaster made A trial will demonstrate iG 25c.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
Purify Your Blood

Your blood may be laden with impurities, but Hoods Sarsaparlla will thoroughly cleanse, enrich and yitalze 1t. Inc most severe cRses of scrofula salt rheum boils rimples-u fact all affections ais. ing from impure blood. yield to Hoods sarsaparia the great blood purifier. It also cures dyspepsia biliousncss, sick headache. kidney and liver com. plaints, sharpens the appetite and builds up the whole system.
 Charles Q. Roberts, East Wilson, N. r., had ls scrofulouH sores on his face and neck. Nothing helped him till he took Hoods sarsaparilla, which effected n complete cure. His druggist says it is "A Great Victory" for Hoods sarsaparilla
 Hoods SarssparillA has been used with perfect success in our family for cankcr n the stomach and impure blood. My little is entirely cured. and VIC shall continue its a family medicine. -AIRs F. E. BURTON. Somoryitle, Mass.
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sin an ora.rly house, an |. soon roady.'
AsrninInI I.nhN.

'Thls is to erri F thai have used IiuNFs tkld- ney and iiNpfl ltEaEuY for tho kidneys and other troubles with very satisfactory fcsuitr, md would recommend tha tnme Co Ihosc afflicted aa | waas Gratefully, Mfa, D. F. lcek, Ansonia, CLh
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

Judge Durham, First Comptroller of the Treasury, in an opinion on the refunding of interest collected on direct taxes, holds that under the decision of the Court of Claims all interest collected for the period prior to the expiration of the sixty days immediately fol- lowing the fixing of the taxes shall be re- funded.
 A delegation of Georgians invited the President to visit Atlanta, Ga, during the commercial convention to be held there in May. The President agreed to accept the in- vitation provided his duties would permit his absence from the capital at that time.
 The President made the following appoint. ments to be collectors of internal revenue:- Samuel B. Cooper, First district of Texas FrankJ. Pratt, Tenth district of Massachusetts Both appointments are made to fill vacancies caused by the removal of the incumbents.
 Tho First Comptroller of the Treasury has recommended that the divisions in his office be reduced from nine to five, and that the force be reduced in proportion.
 It is expected that the number of em- ployees in the navy yards will be reduced, owing to the small remainder of the Navy De- pertinent appropriation for this fiscal year.
 James H. Wardell of New York was desig- mated to act as chief of the census division of the Interior Department. MT. Warden will be assisted by four clerks in the work of com piling the unfinished census reports.
 
 resigned, and Secretary Manning appointed Mr. Conrad N. Jordan in his place. Mir. Jor- dan was for long time cashier of the Third National Bank of New York city and prom inent in financial circles.
 FOREIGN ITEMS.
 Five thousand Amarars have inform ed General Graham that they are willing to join the British and fight Osman Digna. The Brit ish have occupied Deberet. few of the enemy were seen ill the neighborhood, but they retired to the hils- The English force returned after burning Hasheen.
 The Hague Banking Company has failed under circumstances indicating criminal mis use of it's funds Meinheer Palak, its manager, is in South America. Meinheer Wolff, the sub-mans ger, fled to Antwerp, when it became impossible to conceal the companys condition and committed suicide in that city. The amount of the liabilities has not yet been as certained. The police have taken charge o' their prsEnissss
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It cures Female complaints and hy It's use monthly sickness is rendered painless,
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ny tho uae Q f HUNTS REMEDY

the Stomach and Bowels will regain their strength. and the blood will be perfectly purified.
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Nln Mlrrs. NInIl-nr.

Mi. Chaflcs V, Nnffs, Edgle Oihcc, pittshold, Mass. writes Ny wlfeH mother hnd been in a very prccarions condition with dropsy, nr BrFhts dieCase of the kituryss tiuNrF Kidney and Liyefl REMEDY has worked a miracle in herp rrlec si.2A Heh1 for flnsttatad pamrhloi Co
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Rev. Charles iakp, Of Natprl ury. Conn. pays ! "I contracted a weakness of the kldneNs, which wac made wofsc by drinking water in the different parchascd a bottle of lluNTF kidney and Llrofl REMEDY, wtth the guarantee that it would help mo, aF it AftcFNnfd bid.H
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29

THE power of Niagara Falls, exclusive of the velocity with which the water reaches the brink, is calculated 10 be 5000, 900 horse power, or nearly one fourth of the whole steam power of the earth
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BErsoSs AROMATIC ALUM SULPHUR Soar is used to prevent cure and heal skin diseases, and to secure a white, soft and beautiful com plexion. % cents by Druggists or by mail. Drcydoppel. philAdelphia, Pa, Man'fr.
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FouR SCORE YEARS AND TEN have not seen the equal Of Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for Catarrh, Colds in the Head, and Hay Fever. It works like magic giving relief at once, and permanent benefit. Athorough treatment cures the worst cases. Apply with the finger iuto the uostrils. Pr.co 90 cents at druggists co cents by mail. Ely Bros, 0wego. NY.
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Ir is figured that 1000. 900 sermons arc annually preached 10 Americans. And yet insomnia is prevalent com. plaint in this country.
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Total Sso. 500. GOO s4s sOO oo

Total...,..... $50 0iSOO,000 SIS, SOC, 900
 Fifty-three incorporated companies working gold and silver mines, paid during the year, in 227 dividends, ST. 567,69S. During the same period, 207 assessments were levied on IF mines, on which it is estimated that over a.. 000, ,000 have been paid.
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WE HAVE used Ey's Cream Balm in our home for nearly two years, and find it the best modi- cine we havo ever used for colds or catarrh.- - J. C. Nasselin, Covngton, Tioga Co.,, Ia.
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"NouRh on t0uEhHsW Ask for "Rough on Coughs" for Coughs, Colds. Sore Throat, Hoarsenosa. Troehus, 1bo Liquid 25c.
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When all so-ealled remedies fail, Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures.
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rhIn p.nnI.

''Wells' Health Remover" restores health and yigor cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Do bility. SI.
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Inportant.

TIE steepes in Chinese cities are on pawn. shops instead of on churches.
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FoR DYSPEPSIA, iNDIaEsrIoS, depression ofspIr, its and general debility in their various forms Also as preventive against fever and aguo and other intermittent feyers, the "Ferro-p -phosphor. ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Casweu Hazard & O., New York, and sold by all Drug gists, is the best tonic and for patients recover ing from fever or other sicknoss it has DO eanal
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THE number of gas lighted buoys on ocean coasts the world over is rapidly increasing.
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LADIES
 PROMPT AND RELIABLE. cntorscd by PhysIoIans.

1t quickly induces the Liver to healthy action, removing the causes that produce Bilious Headache ,Dya. pepsia, Piles, Sc.
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DroyynIpe..int nthc Dny.,In,c

IN 1884 co, ,000,00 gallons of water wcro used in extinguishing fires in London.
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"RouEh on Pain.''

Cures collie, cramps, diarrhma; externally for aches, pains, sprains, headache, neuralgia rheumatism. For man or beast 20 and 50o
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THERE are 100 college papers in the United States aud none in Germany
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IF afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
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nInthcra.

If you arc failing; broken, worn out and ner- Tous, use "wclls Health Renowon" Sl. Dgata.
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RELIABLE WORDS.
tIrFaylnnn.

"no who live, after natars shall never be poor'r
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THERE arc now l2a,sis Hindoo girls in the native schools of India,
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Ir men are go wicked nwith religion, whA would they be without 1t?