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Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
Grace Before Meat.

This custom is more prevalent in Scot
 land than in England. With 'goody" people grace is said not only before breakfast and dinner, but even when the slightest refreshment is taken. Indeed, in the Highlands, especially in Suthcr
 land and Ross-shire, it is customary when "dram" is given to ask a "bless- ing" over the ''mercy." A story is told of Highlander to whom ''snuff'' was offered. The fragrant mixture was put on the back of his hand, and, as it was a something to take, he said it would only be right to ask blessing over it. The good man closed his eyes, and began slowly to repeat the blessing or short prayer. A gust of wind, however, blew the snuff from his hand, on which he re- marked: ''Oh, it couldna' be amercy at all when it wouldna' wait for God 8 blessing to be asked over it. "-Netss and Qstnvin1
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
The Postal Clerks.

WASHINGTON, July 5th.-The attention of Postmaster General Villas was called to 8 state ment telegraphed from Indianapolis that the Grand Lodge of Railway Postal Clerks now in session there had telegraphed him asking If he would receive committee ill the hope of securing an amicable settlement of the trouble" Gen. Villas said that he had received no telegram from the postal clerks, but some one outside of the service had telegraphed him on the subject As he did not recognize this party's right to speak for the clerks, he would not reply.
 The Postmaster-General said that what lit tie noise is being made out West is directly traceable to the clerks recently dismissed from the service for good and sufficient cause. ''They are trying by little buster" he add ed {" to create distrust and uneasiness among the other clerks. but they are not succeeding. have for some time been in possession of copy of their bylaws and know to man who are the instigators and what is being said and done. Iknow the names of the men n attend ance on the Indianapolis meeting and am constantly informed as to every move ment made by the discharged clerks and do not attach the least importance to their utterances and movements. Efficient clerks" said MT. Villas, 'who attend strictly to their duties, need have no fear of being dis turbed in their positions, but those who at- tempt to dictate 8 rule of action for the de- parlment will certainly find that they have made great mistake"
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
FOREIGN ITEMS.

Fighting is reported between Mcntenegrin and Turkish lrregulars on the frontier. Sev eral have been killed or wounded
 Two express trains, one from Edinburgh and the other from Glasgow, came in collision on the 9th at Fullwood Junction. Thirty-five persons were injured.
 The British election returns show that the tories are carrying the. English counties by large majorities, and they are sanguine of electing 32O candidates.
 Henry Ward Beecher was the recipient of a banquet in London, which was attenned by United States Minister Phelps, Justice Stanl. y Matthews, Rev. Mir. Howles and other notable persons.
 The King of Cumbodia's brother Sivotha who had been the instigatOr of many rebel lions during the past twenty years, has been captured and shot. Another brother of the King has been beheaded.
 In Bavaria there is most startling revul- sion of feeling with regard to Wagner. The composer, who was once g god in Munich, is now not only disdained but abhorred, and his very name is an object of execration.
 African advices say that Moorish troops have sacked and destroyed English factories at Cape Juby, on the west coast of Sahara, and that the English Minister at Tangiers has demanded of the Sultan of Morocco instant redress for the outrage.
 An anti-Semitic riot is reported in Dolgi- noff, government of Minsk. Russia. The Gov ernor, at the head of a military force, finally succeeded in restoring order. During the dis turbance twenty-three persons vera injured, nine of whom are in critical condition.
 Cora Pearl, the once famous demi-mon- daine, died in Paris. She died poor. Cora Pearl, according to her own story, was named Emma Crouch, and the daughter of Prof. F. Nicholas Crouch, of Baltimore, author of Kathleen Mavourneen," by his first marriage with Lydia Pearson, an English actress. Elm una left home suddenly when quite young girl, and under circums tances that were never 1poken of afterwards in the Crouch family. She made much talk in Paris during her ca
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
London Bridge.

The first London bridge is said to have been in existence since the tenth century. A bridge was built of wood over the Thames in 1914, which partly burned in 1136. Old London bridge, which exist ed until the beginning of the present cen- tury, was built of stone. It was com menced in 1176 by Peter of Colechurch, who belonged to a religious and labor fraternity called "Brethren of the Bridge" Peter died before the compile tion of his work, and was buried in the crypt of the chapel erected on the centre pier, in accordance with the custom of his society, which always provided that any member who died when superintend- ing an important work should be en- tombed within the structure. The bridge was completed during the reign of King John, in the year 1909. It was chiefly remarkable for its massiveness and the great amount of material used in its construction. It had twenty arches in span of $40 feet, with piers varying in solidity from twenty five to forty feet, so that two-thirds of the stream was occu- pied by piers, and in low water even a greater proportion, leaving less than one fourth of the whole span for waterway. Houses were OullC OH cdcu sue Ol tue bridge, connected by large arches of timber that crossed the street. In July, 1912, fire in the city at one end of the bridge brought great crowds of people upon the bridge; the building at the other end then caught fire and cut off all way of escape, so that over 5000 persons were killed, being trampled on, burned or drowned. In 1900 the bridge was again restored, but was thrice subse- quently burned and rebuilt, in 1471, in 1632 and in 1725. In 1756 all the houses upon the bridge were pulled down. In 1922 the corporation adver- tised for designs for a new bridge, that made by John Rennie was approved, and the work was executed by his sons, John and George. The first pile was driven 200 feet to the west of the old bridge March 15, 1894; the first stone was laid June 15, 1895, and the bridge was opened by King William w., August 1, 1881. This bridge is quite an imposing struc- ture of granite it has total length of 92s feet, with five elliptical arches, the span of the centre arch being 152 feet. The cost of the bridge was e5O6, O0O.- Hater- Ocean.
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
B,ackbirds as Food.

enere is large trade in Philadelphia in blackbirds, says recent letter. Some years ago, when it first began, very few birds were sold but the restaurants and private families found out that tho birds could be made tender and palatable by parboiling them and then baking them in pie; and now dozens of punches of blackbirds, twelve in a bunch, are sold at the very best game depots. The trade continues from April, when the birds come back from the south, until early October, when they leave this lati- tude, and all the season through there is one unvarying price demanded for this sort of gane-viz., 25 cents per "bunch" of twelve birds. The birds are shot by farmers boys and other sportsmen. As the birds fly to their feeding grounds in the morning and back to their 'roosts" in the woods at sundown, and their line of flight is straight, the gunners can fire vollcys into their fluttering docks whenever they come within range while crossing the country. At early morning and an hour or two be- fore the sun sets, the swamp and crow blackbirds, two very different species, seem less wary and feed in the plow- furrows in the field, or along the banks of creeks and rivers, where worms and fresh water shell-ish abound, and then the volley of No. 6 shot decimates their sable ranks. Theoretically, there is no reason why the flesh of blackbirds should not be used for food. They feed on cherries, entrants, fruit, grain, and worms just as reed birds, doves, wild pigeons, and plenty of other palatable game birds do. Blackbirds don't eat carrion, and although they are pol ygamus, don't mate, and lay their eggs in the nest of other birds, they are not otherwise different from other species. They are noisy, cheeky, and great pests of the farmers who have cherry orchards or grapcries, and those who know black birds best will set it down as an invari- able rule that If they can steal ripe cher ries they will not touch any other kind of food. No country people eat aclz- blrds any more than they eat crows. They look upon both warblers with about the same sort of feelings. There is tradi- hon in the neighboring counties that blackbirds eat carion, but it is not true, though their flesh is rank enough before being parboiled. A blackbird roost- that is, place where hundreds of thou sands of the sable-fe -feathered pests flock and scream at night-is regarded by the tillers of the soil as local misfortune, and it often happens that dozen farmers, with their sons and hired hands, all armed with guns, will lie in ambush evening after evening, for several days in order to shoot the birds as they fly in small, black clouds at night to harbor- ing-place of this sort.
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
THE NEWS OF ADAY. Interesting Notes from all Sections of the World. WHAT IS GOING ON AT HOME AND
 ABROAD.
ANARCHIST THREATS.
Two Men Arrested in Milwaukee for I
 pressing Murderous Intentions.

MI LwAUKEE, Wis, July g, 1sS6.--Through the arrest of man giving his name as John P. Foley plot threatening District Attorney Williams and others connected with the recent prosecution of anarchists and Knights of Labor is believed to be unearthed. Yesterday afternoon, as the brother of Judge Mallory and Jared Thompson, an attorney of this city, were conversing in front of the office of the latter, they were approached by tough looking man who separated from companion as he ap preached. Stepping before MT. Thompson he said in excited tones, Williams, I have been following you three blocks to kill you.' Mir. Mallory interposed hastily with the ex- clamation, ''You have made mistake. This is not District Attorney Williams, but Mir. Thompson, who was formerly District Ator; ney, but is not now" The fellow replied, 1 know you. You are Judge Mallory's brother ! We will kill every one of you-judges, lawyers, jurors and all. If knife won't do it dyna, mite will" The fellow joined his companion and, after 8 few minutes consultation, his companion came up and said: ''Mr. Thomp son, we have made a mistake. You are not the man we are looking for. I ask your par don." About seven o'clock in the same even- ing the same man visited the Sentinel office and threatened the establishment with de, struction. The one who had done the least talking was captured this after. noon. He gave his name as John P lace, Kan. He was mute when questioned, aside from denying having been on Wisconsin street with companion yesterday. He was identified by Messrs. Thompson and Mallory, and locked up.
 The other party was arrested late tonight. He is known as '.Duck' Chary, roustabout and is believed to belong to belong to the longshoremen's assembly of the Knights o1 Labor. He denied having made any threats but was identified and locked up.
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
Sixty Persons Poisoned.

WICHITA, Kan, July 5.-Anthony county seat of Harper County. was crowded with peo- pie to celebrate the Fourth. Judge Culver, speaker of the day, was just commencing when Judge Blackburn, president of the meeting, and many people were seized with severe gripping pains in the region of the stomach and soon 1t became known that they had been poisoned by lemonade de from tai tar emetic The celebration was abandoned, wagons and carriages were turned into ambuauces and search parties were sent into the barns, out houses and along the roads to gather in and care for the sufferers. In the hospital which had been improvised sixty persons at one time lay writhing with pain. The local physicians and such as could be called did everything in their power to allay the pain. The lives of many were despaired of, but all except Mrs. Nortl op, widow. it is believed will recover. Two of the booths continued to sell until stopped by the sheriff, who poured out every drop. An investigation will be made and tte party guilty of the criminal negligence will be determined.
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
For Toilet Use.

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Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
PACKED IN ICE ALIVE. Fortunate Rescue of n Supposed Corpse
 from Being Frozen to Death.

READING, Mich., July 2, 1Ss6.-Mrs Lucinda Faste of Woodbridge township, while on hel way to the Fourth of July celebl ation here last Saturday fell unconscious from her seat in the carriage and was to all indications dead. Med. ical assistance was called, but all efforts to St. re her proved futile and she was given up, although not having every appearance of being dead. The body was laid out and taken back home for burial. Arriving there, ice was pro- cured in which to pack the remains, and they when an old physician, Dr. Neciich, called on the bereaved family. He was so struck with the lilelike look of the 'corpse'' that he ex- pressed doubts of her death. The Lody was quickly taken from the ice and the doctor went to work to establish the fact of her living. He opened 8 vein in Ms. Paste's arn and the blood flowed freely. In & short time the lungs began to work, and the funeral preparations were abandoned. The patient now lies ap- parently asleep. Her house IS filled with curi. ous neighbors, and the local physicians are much puzzled over the case. It is said by the neighbors that Mrs. Pastes mother once had similar experience; that she lay ill trance for many days, and when she came to evinced full knowledge of everything which had gone on around her
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
A MOTHERS AWFUL CRIME.
She Hangs Her Baby, Cuts Her Daughter
 Throat aad Takes Her Own Life.

VINcENNEs Jnly g, 1Ss6.-A terrible tragedy occurred at the res; dence of Asa Turppin, 8 farmer of White River Township, Gibson County. MT. Turppin's young wife, aged twen- ty-five years, was the mother of two children, an infant aged one year and daughter aged seven. The daughter was born out of we'd loch, and before it's birth the mother, then Miss Laura Bilderback, It covered in 8 suit $500 from Turppin, whom she afterwards mar ried. Turppin had two children by his first wife. The first four years of their welded life was stormy, but during the last two years they lived together in comparative peace. This morning at the breakfast table Mrs. Turppin seemed unusually bright and cheerful, and at o'clock kissJa her husband affectionately before he took his departure. She was then left alone with the four children, and she lost no time in sending her husbands two little one's into the bed where lay her own children, she lifted the baby up cautiously so az not to disturb her seven-year-old daughter, and concealing herself in an apartment, hnng it by the neck until she thought it was dead. Retracing her steps. with the supposed ifeless body of the infant in her arms, she went back to where her daughter still slept and laid the baby by the sleeper side. Then procuring razsr she drew it across the dauehter's throat, almost severing ths head. The murderess next went to the barn, and, with the same lope with which she had hanged the baby, suspended herself from the rafters. She was dead when found.
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
POISONED AT A PICNIC.
Two Persons Dead and Six Dying-Fatal Ice Cream Refreshments.

Cou1TERvLLE, H., July 2, 1ss6.-This place is greatly disturbed over poisoning case which embraces about one hundred persons, as far as can be learned. Two of the victims are dead and several others are dying. ca Saturday local baseball club gave 8 picnic, residents and surrounding country.
 Among the refreshments served was some ice cream made in copper freezers which had not been used since last year and were coated inside with rust. Before night number oi those who had partaken of the cream were taken violen ,ly sick, and two children of James Wilson, farmer, died after suffering intense agony for hours. The greatest excitement prevails.
 John Hessing's daughter, seventeen years :: Margaret East, Myra Wesley and William Craig and two sons of Dr. Tinker, of Marissa are reported dying. More deaths are expected One hundred and fifty persons are now under traatment
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
The NnnticOke a Mine Disaster.

HARRISBURG, Penn., July 5.-CharlesA Ash burner, geologist in charge at Philadelphia to whom was referred by G. N. Williame, the mine inspector at Wilkesbarre, the petition of the miners and ltheir wives at Nanticoke, en- treating Governor Pattison to appoint com mission to investigate the disaster at Nanti. coke. has sent the Governer communication in which he says that it is folly for any one to suppose that the miners are still living He believes that they were dead inside of an hour after the accident. Speaking of an attempt at rescue now, he says, "I consider such an un- dertaking would be very hazardous and the lives of any relief parties would be unneces- sarily and unwarrantably inperilled."
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
THE PLANTATION STRIKERS. The Negroes Not Yet Disturbing the Penco
 Denial of Their Knighthood.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July 9, 18s6.-Stories reached here from ten miles below, that the colored strikers in Young's township had an- h. uneed their intention of beginning at Sheriff Worthem's farm and destroying every thing in their way down to the Tate planta- tion, the scene of the beginning of the strike.
 The sheriff was alarmed, and at once began preparations for call on the Governor when Tomson and Lee, State officers of the Knights of Labor, and prominent colored Knight, called on him and asked to be allowed to go down and try 10 control the strikers. They went, and the strikers, after some argument, agreed not to interfere with any laborers desirous of work ing at the old wages. It is now hoped that all the fxonh2e 3s over.
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
BLOODY F1GHTFo, A BABY.
Two Men Killed and Two Others NIOrtally
 Wounded in the Melee.

EVANSVILLE. Ga., July 5, 1ss6,-In Ivy Log district of Union county a shocking tragedy has occurred. Rob.rt Whtmore had betrayed & Miss Hardness, and after she became mother he abandoned her and married 8 Miss Hughes. The wife took the baby to raise, but Miss Hardness, rerentng her parting with the baby, secured possession of it and refused to give it up. Robert Whitmore, accompa- child. Miss Hardness two brothers, Harvey and Edward, who were we'll armed, were at home and refused to let the baby go. In the battle which followed both Whitmores were killed, Harvey Hardness was mortally wound. ed and Ed Hardness quite seriously,
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14

According to the testimony of physic clans and coroners, in all parts of tho Union, deaths have resulted from the use of cough syrups, containing morphia, opium and other poisons. In this connection, Dr. Saml Cox, of Wash ington, after careful analyses, endorses Red Star Cough Cure as being purely vegetable, and absolutely free from opates, poisons and narcotics. Price. twenty-five cents.
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
After the Sardine Fleet.

EAsTPoRT, Me-, July 10 18s6-There is no longer any uncertainty regarding Canadas policy toward the American sardine boats. The cruiser General Middleton, which arrived here yesterday, proceeded to St. Andrews B y, where number of American boats were waiting for fish, and ordered them to leave or if they took in fish they would be seized. In ordering them off the first officer of the cut Ter acknowledged it as pretty small business, but it was their orders and they had to enforce them. Most of these boats are manned by natives of these provinces, who have lately be en naturalzed in ordsr to run American bQatss
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14


 A great many people are afflicted with Ca tarrh who do not know what ails them; and a great many moro continue sufferers who might be cured.
 Thickening of the mem mbrane which lines tho nasal passages, thus making breathing dif1- cult; a discharge from the nostrils, moro or less copious, watery or thick, according to the stage of the disease 8 sense of fullnoss in tho head; 8 constant inclination to spit; and, in advanced cases, dropping of intensely dis gusting matter into the throat are tow of the prominent symptoms of Catarrh.
 Deafness, indamed eyes, s,neuralgic paiAs, sore throat and a loss of sense of smell, are very often caused by Catarrh.
 All those tI oubles are cured by Piso's Rene. dy for Catarrh, Relief is had immediately after beginning its use, but 1t is important that it be continued without intermission until the catarrhal virus is expelled from the system and healthy secretions replace the diseased action of tho mucous membrane. Manifestly it is unreasonable to expect cure in a short time of disease that has been progressing for months or years.
 This question of time is provided for in the putting up of Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. It is 50 concentrated that very small dose is directed. The quantity in one package is suf- dcient for a long treatment, consequently the expense is mere trifle and there is no excuse for neglect nor reason for it but forgetfulness. A cold in the head is relieved by an applica- cation of Piso's Remedy for 0atarrh. The comfort to be got from it in this way is worth many times the cost.
 The following letters are specimens of those received every day, testifying to the worth of Pisos Remedy for Catarrh:
 ALLEGHENY, Pa, Sept, 28, 1885. Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is doing wonders for me. I believe it will cure any case of Ca tarrh, if used according to directions
 MRS. F. JOHNSON, 49 E, Diamond St
Connecticut western news., 1886-07-14
NO ASSESSMENTS.

Anyone insuring therefore for the current year will only be required to pay . cash pre- mium, which will cover all liability.
 In case of loss it is provided in the charter that fit cannot be amicably adjusted, it shall be referred to two disinterested persons, one to be chosen by each party, and if they cannot cision thus rendered shan be final.
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