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Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
CHARLESTON SHAKEN AGAIN.
A Long and Terrible Shock Felt
 Wednesday Morning.

CHARLESTON, Sept. 22.-The earthquake shocks on Tuesday morning cast gloom over the city which it will take weeks to overcome. Many families who had just returned to their houses were frightened out of them and fled to their tents again. Others sought sleeping berths on board the shipping in the harbor. The stampede, however, was not as great ts da as moralized condition of large population al- most homeless. The night was cold and raw and camp quarters were anything but pleas ant. There were no shocks during the night, and when daylight came more cheerful feeling prevailed, only to be dispelled, how ever, at 7.49 this morning, when another visit ation of the horrible subterranean disturbance which seems to haunt this stricken city was experienced. The shock was long and terrible, although it did not shake down any additional buildings. Your correspondent was standing in the market at the time. The market will be remembered as range of sheds running from Meeting street to the river. It is one of the few landmarks of Charleston that CSC aped comparatively uninjured. The underground rumbling was quite distinct, and the move ment of the earth appeared to be up and down.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
Mining Village Wrecked.

WnKEsBARRE, Sept 20, 1sS6.-A terrific wind storm, accompanied by lightning, thunder and ten miles from here last evening, and wrought great havoc. Nearly every building in the city was damaged. Sixteen houses standing on . hill above the village were totally demolished and swept away. They were occcpied by Hun for their lives, losing all they had.
 Several persons were badly bruised and hurt, but no one was killed. The storm was also felt at Wanomie and Morgantown two neighbor- ing villages, and some damage was done to than1
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
A Fruitful Region.

The region extending from Vacaville to Winters, California, distance of twelve miles, is the most valuable agri- cultural section in the United States. It produces every deciduous and citrus fruit and the choicest table grapes in the most prodigal abundance, and with the un- ailing regularity of the recurring seasons. But in addition to this, nature has given this section precedence in the time of ripening its produce, and thereby at least doubled it's market value. Think of manufacturer whose facilities for production are as good as any of his competitors, and in addition can realize double the price for his commodity that any of his rivals can obtain for the same good. This is just the situation of the Vacaville fruit farmer as compared with the producer in any other section of the United States. Because the peach first blushes, and the grape purples, and the apricot turns to gold two or three weeks sooner upon the hlllslaes or thls section, every dealer from San Francisco to New York is willing to pay double price fo, Vacaville fruit. This enormous advant. age in the market has made this section one of the wealthiest ip the state. Nc advertising has attracted immigration, no mining or mercantile wealth accumu- lated elsewhere has assisted in develop ing this section; but wherever fine it is monument of the successful strug- gle with fortune of some penniless man, who commenced on that spot as marke gardener or laborer.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

A Farmer Gored to Death-The Fa-
 tai Red Shirt.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept. 21, 1SS6.-This after noon Frederick Meier. farmer, went into his meadow wearing red shirt. A young bull, which had been quietly feeding in the meadow looked tip, and, seeing what he thought was a challenge to combat, became immediately en- ragged and made dash for the farmer. The latter foolishly attempted to resist the on- slaught and terrific combat ensued, the far mer lodging here and there, and striking the bull necessarily with stout hoe. But his re- sistance was soon overcome, so the maddened bull finally made we'll directed charge and the farmer went down with his breast torn wide open. The bull then stamped and man. gled the poor fellow into a jelly, and was still at his deadly work when the farmers son came tip with gun and fired two loads of shot into his eyes, blinding him so that he ran against a tree and stunned himself when he was soon after dispatched with an axe.
 Farmer Meier breathed for 8 few moments after being taken to the house, and then ex- pired. He leaves g wife and large family.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

Steamer men arc looking forward to crossing the Atlantic with palatial steamers in four days time.
 A Marechal Mel rose bush that grows white flowers on one side and crimson on the other is sight at London, Ont.
 Farmer Taft of Uxbridge, Mass, has a pair of steers which he drives to har- ness, and which have trotted, with four in the carriage, four miles in half an hour.
 Carp is used by Hartford, Conn.,, to keep the city reservoirs clean. The fish have completely cleaned one reservoir of vegetable growth, and are now at work upon a second.
 An English physician says that men shouldn't crop their hair short. Hair, he says, is conductor of electricity to the brain, and if the brain fails to get elec- tricity it will soon soften. This is bad news for bald-headed men.
 Illinois is said to have furnished the only organized company which went from the loyal Northern States to join the Confederate army. The little com mand became a part of one of the first Southe regiments, and of it's ninety men fifty fell in battle.
 The highest birth-rate in the United States is in the South. In Louisiana there are 148 children born each year to every 1000 women of child bearing age, 156 in Georgia, and 187 il Texas. In New England the rate is s2, in tho west about 122.
 Corks may be rendered perfectly ether. tight by coating them with a solution prepared from four parts of gelatine fifty-two parts of boiling water and one part of ammonium bichromate (added te the filtered gelatine solution), and ther exposing them for few days to the sun light. An apparatus may be put to- gether with unprepared sound corks, and tho exposed portion of the latter after wards coated and exposed to sunlight. Constantine, who desired 10 have a many houses as possible in the new Ro man capital, Constantinople, allotted free bread according to the houses, no to the number of persons. Some of thu Roman emperoys appropriated larg' amounts of money for keeping down th' price of bread in the capital whil others taxed the provinces heavily t, make provisions cheap in the metropolis This caused the idle and improvident o l all countries to flock to Rome for relief
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
Sore Eyes

The eyes are always in sympathy with the body, and afford an excellent index of its condition. When the eyes become weak, and the lids inflamed and sore, it is an evidence that the system has become disordered by Scrofula, for which Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best known remedy.
 Scrofula, which produced a painful in- fammation in my eyes, caused me much suffering for number of years. By the advice of a physician I commenced taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. Alter using this medicine short time was completely
 Cured
 My eyes are now in splendid condi- tion, and am as we'll and strong as ever. Mrs. William Gage, Concord, N. H.
 For number of years I was troubled with humor in my eyes, and was unable to obtain any relief until I commenced using Ayers Sarsaparilla. This medi- cine has effected complete cure, and believe it to be the best of blood puri- fiers.-C. E. Upton, Nashua, N. H.
 From childhood, and until with few months, I have been afflicted with Weak and Sore Eyes. I have used for these complaints, with beneficial results,
 
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 I suffered for year with inf1amma- tion in my left eye. Three ulcers formed on the ball, depriving me of sight, and causing great pain. After trying many other remedies, to no purpose, was final ly induced to use Ayers Sarsaparilla.
 By Taking
 three bottles of this medicine have been entirely cured. My sight has been re- stored, and there is no sign of inflamma- ton, sore, or ulcer in my eye. e.-K Kendall T. Bowen, Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio.
 My daughter, ten years old, was afflict- ed with Scrofulous Sore Eyes. During the last two years she never saw light of any kind. Physicians of the highest standing exerted their skill, but with no permanent success. On the recommen- dation of friend purchased bottle of Ayers Sarsaparilla, which my daughter commenced taking. Before she had used the third bottle her sight was restored. Her cure is complete. w. B. Suther- land, Evangelist, Shelby City, Ky. = Ayers SarsapariIIa, Prepared by Dr. J. c. Aver Co.,, Lowell. Mass. Sold by all Druggists. Price $l; six bottles, $3.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
They Were Not Particular.

'Um-um," he said, rubbing his chin in self-satisfed way, "I think I could marry either one of the girls if felt dis posed to make the effort"
 "Yes?" replied his friend, with an affirmation of recognition and an interro- gative negation.
 ''Yes, I think could. You see they are getting along toward the time when girls are not unwilling to marry"
 tYes, and not very particular" con- tinued his friend, and the conversation abruptly concluded. .--1 1id RtA
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
No Convention to be Held,

SARATOGA, Sept. 21.-After considerable dis cussion the members of the Democratic State Committee decided to hold neither a conven- tion nor Q conference with other political or ganizations in the matter of nominating can- didate for the Court of Appeals bench. It ac- cepted the resignation of John J. O'Brien, it's Chairman. and of John Keenan, and of Will liam P. Kirk The committee thcn adjourned to meet at the Hoffman House, New York city, at noon on the 29th inst, the same day that the Republican State Committee meets at the Gilsey House, in the same city.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
The September Crop Report.

The latest estimates of this years haryests, just issued by the Department of Agriculture, though confirming previous estimates of more or less shortage i'll the corn crop, are not so disquieting as might have been feared. For tunately in the Far Northwest, where the sum- mer drought was most severe, this crop ap- pears to have been too far advanced to have suffered from the recent frosts.
 The returns of the department show, on the ot sg In This is well as the British wheat yield this year is computed at about twenty-five per cent. less than that of 1885. The wheat crop, by. latest advices, is also below the average in France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and proba- ply in Russia. While American farmers have not fully realized their expectations this an tumn they have done as well as those of other countries
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
WAS FL COYOTE KILLEDr
A Lieutenant Said to Have Been Mis-
 taken for his Master.

cd Now fa2 snv Msz the Sept h that se
 killed in the recent battle with the Federal troops near this city. This places the officers
 engaged in an unenviable position, as their official report of the engagement was made p were received from federal State and munici- pal officials in the frontier States, all thanking Capt. Herrora and Colonel Feran for riddlng the country of the terrible Coyote" Fl Co., vote is a large, powerful man, with long flow ing beard, and, it is believed by leading citl- zens here, that the troops mistook Juan Villcrat for Fl Coyote, as he closely resembled the leader, and the terrible hand-to-hand fight that he made for his life led them to feel doubly sure that they had killed the bold chieftain. The Governor has ordered the Mayor to have the bodies properly identified.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
A Plucky Farmers Wife.

-MhDIETowN, Conn.,, Sept. 21.-A tramp called at the house of David Williams, a farmer ir Haddam, yesterday afternoon, and asked fo> food. Mrs. Williams was alone in the house, but she admitted the man, who suddenly seized her by the throat and demanded money. He forced her up against the wall and choked her until she Was speechess The tramp then loosened his grasp, and Mrs. Williams slipped by him, and running to q woodshed picked up an axe Then she turned upon the tramp, who picked up chair and hot fight ensued, but the woman was the quicker of the two, and a blow from the axe soon stretched her visitor senseess upon the floor. Mrs. Williams re- vived him by throwing a bucket of water over him. and he promptly took to his heels, stag gering off as fast as he could. All the danger was over, and Mrs. Williams promptly fainted, and lay on the floor inscnsible until her hus- band came home.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
Hint. to Consu u~ptlves.

C,nsumptives should use food as nourishing as can be had, and in a shape that will best agree with the stomach and taste of the pa tient.
 Outdoor exercise Is earnestly recommended. If you are unable to take such exercise on horseback or on foot, that should furnish no excuse for shutting yourself indoors, but you should take exercise in 8 carriage, or in some other way bring yourself in contact with tho open air.
 Medicines which cause approximation must he avoided. For i've hundred years phy- s,cians have tried to cure Consumption by nsins them and have failed. Where there Is great derangement of the secretions, with engorRement of air-cells, there is always profuse approximation. Now Pfsos Cure re- moves the engorgement and the deranRemen' of the secretions, and consequently tand Tn this way only) diminishes the amount Of mat ter expectorated. This medicine does not dry up a cough, but removes the cause of 1t.
 Whom 1t Is impossible from debility or other ments occupied by tho patient should be SC ventilated as to ensure the constant accession of fresh air in abundance .. often as every third day with tepid water any any other:} After thoroughly drying, us, uS
 
 Cod d-Liver or Olive is the best. This keeps th' DO es of the skin in . soft, pliable condition which contributes mate ially to the unioaalnl 1T of waste matter from the system through thi tn organ, You will please ,recoliec we cure th d sease by enabling the organs of the sys en to perform their functi ms in normal way ar. in other wol ds, we remove obstruction while the recuperative powers Of the system
 We will here say . word in regard to cougl the f. rming stage, where there is no con stitutional or noticeable disease. A cougl may or may not foreshadow serious evil tak it in its mi des. form, 10 say tho toast, It ls nu sance and should be abated.
 A cough is unlike any other symptom of dis ease. It stands 8 conspirator. with threaten ing voice. menacing the health and existenc of a vital organ. It's first approao IS m wnis pers uninteIligble, and at first too often un needed, but in time it never fails to ma c ltsei understood-never fails to claim the attentlol of those on whom it calls.
 If you have a cough without disease or tn lungs or serious constitutional disturbance, much the better, as a few do ss q piso's C9p UT will be all you may need, while 1T you re Ia adyanced in Consumption, several bottles ma he required to effect . permanent cure The best sort of courage-the courage to d rSrhf
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
TRAMPS BURNING BARNS.
Revenging by the Torch a Refusal
 of Beds in Haylofts.

READING, Pa., Sept. 25, 1sS6.-During the past week at least half dozen large barns have been burned in Eastern Pennsylvania, result ing in heavy losses to farmers. To-day two more were fired in the vicinity of Womelsdorf. A number of tramps known as the barn burners have been marking their travels with a red path of fire. The officers ran down a heavily built stranger, who gave his name as Dutch Jake. and brought him to the prison here this afternoon, charged with having started the two fires to-day. These tramp barn burners this season have been denied the customary privilege of winter beds in the haylofts, and by many it is thought the yagabonds have de- termined to revenge themselves by arson.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
After the Cup.

GLASGOW, Sept. 23, 1SS6.-Clyde yachting circles are excited over the challenge issued by James Bell, of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club, to race for the America's Cup next September If the challenge be accepted the Clyde yachts men will construct 8 boat especially for the race. Her tonnage will be similar to the May built and will carry Clyde skipper and crew. Fifty thousand dollars has been pledged by yschtingmen with which to build tho boat.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
The Gould Dedication.

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 23, 1SS6.-The exam ination into the accounts of William E. Gould, the defaulting cashier of the First National Bank, shows, it is understood, much worse state of affairs than was at first apprehended Although nothing can possibly be discovered that will in the least shake the credit of the bank, it is said that a late discovery may add some $25, ,0OO to the amount taken. The direct ors are now fully prepared to meet any possible disclosure
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

SMART Doe.-Editor Crosby of the Dailv Adrertiser of Boston has smart setter. The other day lady walking through the fields near where Mir. Cros- by wa, spending his vacation lost her watch. The setter was made to smell of the lady's watch pocket and then told to "bling dead bird." He ranged the field in fine form, and finally came to stand at little tuft of grass. When his master came up he found the watch ticking under the dogs reliable nose
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
A Ball of Fire.

WABASH, Ind, Sept. 25, 1Ss6-A ball of fire passed through an open window of the resi- dence of A. l.. Rohbock during heavy thun- der storm yesterday and played around g with wi deafening report, filing the house with flame and smoke and throwing Mrs. Rohbock to the floor unconscious. Her condition is very serious.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

A South Norwalk woman who took gas the other day while she had teeth drawn, instead of regaining consciousness after the operat on remained insens ble and began to bloat rapid ly. Her face, body and.li swelled alarm ingly; but when doctor was called, who ripped off her tight clothing and relieved the pressure, she soon recovered. Dentists say the case is a very rare one.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

MT. Chas. Powell postmaster, Terre Haute, O., writes that two of his very finest chickens were recently affected with roup. He satura- ted piece of bread half an inch square with St. Jacobs Oil and fed it to them. Next day he examined them and there was no trace of the disease remaining,
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

"Did you go for vacation this sum- mer, Smith2" ''Oh, yes." 'How did you manage your business affalrs4" "l took my advertisement out of the paper until l returned, so there wasn't any business to manage. Great scheme, eh2
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
NO ASSESSMENTS.

Anyone insuring therefore for the current bear will only Dc required to pay . cash pre- mium, which will cover all liability.
 In case of loss 1t Is provided in the charter that if it cannot bs amicably adjusted, it shall Dc referred to two disinterested persons, one 70 Dc chosen by each party, and if they cannot agree, they shan choose . third, and the de. cision thus rendered shall be final
 Information and circulars may be obtained by addrsssing
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

MT. E. R. Wilson, Grand Rapids, Mich, TO- ports the case of Mir. H. T. Sheldon, of Lan- sing, Mich., who for several weeks suffered from frightful cough and cold, which was cured by one bottle of Red Star Cough cure
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
Earthouake Shock in Iowa.

PEORIA, H., Sept. 25, !8s6-A dispatch from Winfield, Iowa, asserts that five distinct shocks of earthquake were felt at that place at about eleven o'clock Thursday night. No special damage WAS done but considerable alarm was felt. a.a
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

Flipkins-I went into a restaurant last night and or cred pork and beans for supper and what do you suppose they. brought me Sofrop-Give it up. How should l know Flipk ns-Pork and beans, you old chump. Now set em u' for once, and have your wits oholt vi ma
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

prck,nvham's Dye for the Whiskers pro. duces' in one application, a permanent color. We have used Ayers Ague Crre, and have found 1t invaluable In malarial troubles
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

The man who argues a.ainst the existence of n true and ever living God, is only pulling down the b .idge that he expects to carry him safely over.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
The best sort of courage-the courage to

If you have Gold, Cough, (dry-hacking) Group. Cankered- throat, Catarrh Dropping causing cough--Dr. Kilner's Indian Cough Cure (Cons,tnptiem OiD will relieve instantly-heals and cures. Price 25c., 50c. and $l.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

Jo.,.h Davis, North Middletown, Ky. writes: T am now nsins a box Of your HESRr's CAksoLIo sALvr upon an ulcer, which for the past ten days has given me great pain. This saive tne oniy rcm- ulcer was caused by varcose veins and was pro nounced ,ncu able by my medical doctcrA l md. however, that HESRY's CARBoLfc SALvk IS enecune ,cure" Beware of mutations
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29
1..,.h nnxis,s Trouhlc,

THE habit of running over boots or shoes corrected with Lyons Patent Heel StiffenerA
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

Weought to be kind and patient and respect tul to all old folks just because they are old.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-29

The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver on n the world, manufactured from fresh, healthy flyers, upon the seashore. It is absolutely pure lnd sweet. Patients who have once taken i, cided it superior to any of tho other oils ir market. Made by Caswell, Hazard & O., New York.
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