davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
A NEW SOLUTION
Of Labor Troubles in Lynn's Shoe
 Factory.

Keene Bros., large shoe manufacturers, propose the following radical change in the matter of payment as the best solution of the labor troubles which have so often interrfeed with the shoe industry in Lynn. Said mem Der of the firm
 "What the Lynn shoe business needs is 8 careful and intelligent classification of it's shoe work into three grades; first, skilled work; second, unskilled work, third, common work !, to meet the present condition of the times. First, call the shoe year 40 weeks; second, call the first grade skilled work, labor that needs intell gence and training, preparatory educa- tion, and assume SIS a week as a fair basis for this; third, call the second grade 'unskilled work, labor that needs intelligence, but no training, and assume Sl5 week a fair basis for this; fourth, call the third grade common work where the laborer can begin to work in a day, the machinery and steam being the factors and little intelligence re- quired to operate it, or the manuel operation is labor in its simplest form and assume $l2.50 a week as fair basis for this. Measured by these standards, wisely and intelligently ad- justed, the labor of Lynn, apple to the man. ufacture of shoes, will receive better pay than it does at present. There have been great changes in the last five years. One hundred new factories have been built outside of Lynn. Now there is not business enough for all, and Lynn is beginning to feel the competition. Lynn must use 8 new and larger yardstick, and the basis must be a years work instead of A week"
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
Plenty of Apples.

Lovers of the rosy, red checked, rus set, streaky, fioury, juicy, dry, green or mellow apple will be pleased to learn that reports from the leading States tend to show that all kinds and descrip- tions of the luscious fruit will be plenti- full this year.
 MT. c. P. Loomis, who is considered an authority upon everything connected with apples, said recently that the weather in nearly all sections of the country where apples are cultivated for the trade has been favorable, and that the fruit generally is in remarkably fine condition. From Maine, Ohio, Arkan- sas, Indiana, Missouri and New York the reports are very promising, and from Connecticut, Michigan and Rhode Island fair crops are predicted.
 "Baldwins'' seem likely to take the lead, the crop being away ahead of pre- vious years. Large quantities, it is ex- pected, will be exported to England, though, owing to the late ripening, a smaller quantity than usual is being shipped at the present moment. As a rule, shipments commence early in August and continue until late in April, midwinter being the period when the largest quantities are shipped. During that time the shipments run from 40, 900 to 10000 barrels week, the total quantity exported last year being about six hundred thousand barrels. For the preceding year the export was over eight hundred thousand barrels. Dur ing the export season of 1881 there was small crop of apples in Europe, and the exports from this country amounted to ], 1928, 6O6 barrels.-N. Y. Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
CANADA'S CLAIMS.
A Minister on the Transshipment
 of Fish in Bond.

The attention of Cabinet Minister was called to the contention that, notwithstanding the possibility that article 29 of the Washing ton treaty was still operative, the American government was justified in adopting course of retaliation, owing to the refusal of the Can adian government to transship the cargoes of American fishing vessels. The Minister who has taken 8 leading part in recent negotiations, expressed 8 decided opin- ion that the contention was untenable and in stating his opinion said: 1.-The original treaty of 1918 draws the line distinctly be- tween merchant vessels and fishing vessels, and the Americans in that treaty renounced the right of the latter to enter our harbors for any purpose except wood, water, shelter and repairs. It is therefore absurd to claim the right of entering for transshipment."
 "But supposing that article 29 is still in force, does it not include the transshipment of the cargoes of fishing vessels?"
 q can give you the best of proof that it does not do 30. The Halifax Commission of 1877 met to decide upon the value of the fishery concessions of the treaty of Washington, and the American Consul, MT. Dwight Foster, pressed a resolution which stated that the. right to frame and trans ship cargoes were not within the purview o1 that commission, because they were not con- nected with fishery concessions an1 were only available to trading vessels. MT. Fosters views were adopted and no compensation was granted or even considered by that tribunal, so that it is now quite impossible to suppose that such privilege was intended, much less stipulated for in the Treaty of 1871"
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
PLENTY IN LABRADOR.
The Report of a Famine There De-
 nicd

Capt. Harding of @ schooner Flying Scud, at Gloucester, Mass, from Labrador, referring to the published statements that the people on the Labrador coast were suffering for want of food and in danger of starvation, said there was no truth in the stories. The fishing certainly had been very or, but in every harbor that he visited the people were in quite comfortable condition, and no Restitution was noticeable. Vessels that had arrived at these ports from further north, brought reports to the same effect. There were 8 great many vessels on the Labrador shore from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Quebec trading and fishing. They carried all kinds of provision and other supplies, which were exchange d with the people for fish, &c. Many people on the coast are employed in can ming estaslis lishments, where Holsters, trout, &c., are canned. Lobsters were reported very plentiful. The salmon fishing had been very good but herring had been scarce since July.
 There had been considerable trouble this season between English and French fishermen, the crews destroying each others fishing gear. British war vessels are now cruising on the colst to prevent further trouble. Several lumber-laden ships were wrecked on the coast
 among them being the old American packet ship Dreadnaught. A French bark, loaded with codfsh was cast away in the Straits of Belle Isle and the captain committed suicide.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
The COnceit Taken Out of Him.

A little episode occurred at Asbury Park, causing much merriment to tho lockers on, when young lady and gen tleman came down to the sandy beach clad exquisitely in bathing suits of red, white, and blue, and he, before entering, instructing the lovely bather beside him how to do in the angry surf, and when, after much hesitation, both ventured in during temporary Hull, and both were soon submerged in huge breaker, which trundled them over and under as feather would be tossed.
 We looked for the valiant protector, but he was out of sight, while she came up from the contest somewhat the worse for the wear, but upright and we'll in hand, and without hesitation plunged in and helped her male escort in the nick of time, but he, as soon as relieved from his peril, began to take charge of tho lady in the most patronizing man ner, and again began showing her how she should do, when another huge wave engulfed them, and both were out of sight, and the onlookers with bated breath urged others to help. BVt, in a moment, the valiant lady bather brought up the young man again, and this time much exhausted, but he began the pat ronizing act again, and she retired out of the seething water, leading him along like little boy, while the onlookers on beach and pavilion fairly roared with laughter.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
SURVIVING HYDROPHOBlA.
A Boy Gets We'll After Showing All
 the Symptoms.

Leading St.'Louis physicians are greatly puzzled over the case of William Moehl. The lad is IA years old He developed violent symptoms of hydrophobia. First he lost consciousness, then he revived and began araing like dog and biting at the fur piture. The neighbors came accompanied by the physicians, and found the boy frothing at the mouth and chew ing up the carpets. He snarled and parked and fought desperately when an attempt was made to oyerpower him. It required four men to bind him, and he was carried to bed and fastened to the post with ropes. As the sight of the people seemed to incrra ase the terrible malady the physicians ordered every one away.
 In order to determine if it was hydrophobia a small pan of water was brought in the room, and the patient went frantic at the sight of it. The physicians then agreed that it was hydro phobia. The parents were told that there was no hope for the lad and that his death was liable to occur at any moment. After barking, biting and frothing all night Le became un- conscious, and remained thus for six hours.
 Then he woke up, rubbed his eyes, and wanted to know what he was tied up for. The physicians were thunderstruck. The boy was released, and when interrogated it was discov- cred that he had no recollection of what had happened during the twenty-four hours. The physicians say the case is without parallel. The toy seems fully recovered. He says he has been bitten by dogs several times this sum-
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
FOR AGRICULTURE.
The Bill Creating an Executive De
 partmcnt Passed.

The House bill to make the Department of Agriculture one of the executive departments of the Government was taken up in the Senate --the question being on the amendment to strike out the fifth section, which transfe the Weather Bureau to the Department of Agri- culture. Mir. Reagan sent up and had read 8 substitute for the whole bill. It was for the creation of Department of Industry, and would, he said, embrace com merce (both internal and foreign commerce) as well as agricuture-as the in terests of agricu ture and commerce were in separable and independent. He thought it would be mistake to pass bill on the sub ject that would omit eitner.
 Finally vote was taken on the amendment to strike out the fifth section of the bill, and it was agreed to-ycas B, nays 9. So the proposition to transfer the Wes ther Bureau to the Department of Agrcul ure was defe ed. Mr. Reagans substitute was laid tn the table and the bill passed.
 The bill provides that the Department of Agriculture shall be an executive department, under the supervision and control of Secre- 'ary If Agriculture, both to be appointed by the President, by and with tie advice and consent of rhe Senate. The Secretary of Agri- culture shal rec i've the same sallrs as is paid to the secretary of each of the executive fe partmcnts, and tie sal ny of Asst t. n, Secretary shall be the same that now ai ] to the First Assistant Secretary of the Depart- ment of the Interior.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
WILLIAM WARREN.
A Brief Account of His Life and
 Work.

William Warren, the veteran actor died in Boston. He was born on Nov. IT, 1872, in Philadelphia His father, who bore the same name, was & celebrated actor and manager, who came to this country in 1796 William Warren, the younger, made his debut in 1852 in the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, as Young Norcal in Douglass ;" the occasion be- ing benefit for the elder Warrens family he, through business reverses having died penniless. He travelled until October l8I0, when he went to Boston on an engagement with the Howard Athenaum, where he played with great sue cess until February, lS47. Then he jolned the Boston Museum Company, with which he re- mained until 1861, when the Warren-Orton combination was organized. In the season of 1S65-66 he returned to tho Boston Museum, and from then until the sea- son of 1882 S3, when he retired from the stage. he was an extremely popular member of the stock company. Mir. Warren was for some years connected with the Eagle Street Thea tre, Buffalo, then under the management of his brother. in-law, the late John B. Rice, at one time the Mayor of Chicago. He was q brother of Mrs. Dan Marble, Mrs. Price and Mrs. John B. Rice, & l of whom were actresses. During Mr. Warrens connection with the Bos ton Museum he played 13,S59 times, and ap- peared in 5S0 characters.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
FARRAGUTS FLAGSHIP.
No Sentimental Appropriation will
 be Made to Save Her.

There is no probability that the money nec- essary for the repair and consequent preserva- tion of the old flagship Hartford will be ap- propriated either this year or next. Senator Eugene Hale, who is an active member of the Naval Committee, recently said frankly that the bill appropriating S150,000 to repair the Hartford would not be considered at this ses- sion, nor would it in all probability at the next, which is short session of scarcely three months. The sentimental considerations which attached to the lrompt passage of the bill in the House do not seem to find lodg- ment among the members of the Senate Con- mittee. MT. Hale TO doubt correctly repre- sented the feelings of his Senatorial confreres when he said in referring to the matter:
 ''Our committee is not disposed to waste money repairing old and useless wooden hulks. We are doing what we can to build up a new navy, and we regard money spent ill re- pairing ships apparently worthless the Hartford is as practically thrown away
 It is very evident from what so excellent au- thority as MT. Hale says that if Farragut's his toric flagship is to be saved from total dostruc tion at some of the naval "boneyards' the sum necessary for her preservation must be raised by private subscriptions
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
How to Help Your Digestion,

Almost every day we feel the unpleasant sen- sations of indigestion. Try ALLCoCK's POROUS PLAsTERs and be relieved. J. F. Davenport, of Canarsie, New York, writes:
 have been very much troubled with vic- lent pain below my chest bone. was told by several physicians that it was rheumatism of the diaphragm. It resulted from cold and ex- posture. had very little appetite and digested my food with great difficulty. placed one ALLcoCK's POROUS PLASTER below the breast bone and two on each side. In the course of twenty-four hours all pain ceased, and I was able to eat and digest good square meal, some- thing had not done before in two weeks. l got better constantly, and at the end of seven days found myself entirely we'll. Since then I have used ALLCocK's POROUS PLAsTERs for colds, coughs and pains in my side, and have always found them quick and effective.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
A MEXICAN MOB RULES.
A Texas Town Terrorized by Armed
 Bandits.

According to Brownsville telegram, Rio Grande city is in the hands of an armed Mexi- can mob of 400 men, of the lowest class of bandits and smugglers.
 The county officers, Americans and foreign CTS, are barred in their houses The trouble arose over the shooting at o'clock yesterday of Cateriono E. Garza, editor of the Comacio Mericano, 8 Mexican newspaper, published at Corpus Christi by United States h. spector of Customs Seebree. Garza was shot in the stomach and mortally wounded. Seebrce mounted horse and fled to Riugo,d Barracks. He Was pursued by mounted MeXlcans shooting at him. Colonel Clendenning, in command of three companies of troops, put Seebree in tho guard house. A mob of SO0 Mexicans demandei him. Glen denning refused aud ordered the mob out of the fort under penalty of death. The wires were cut at midnight, and no further news is ob- tainable. The trouble originated over the killing of Blackmailer Reesendey some months ago by Seebree. GarZa libcled Seebree in his newspapers Seebroe brought criminal suit and had Garza arrested. His political friends rallied to his support His party declares that no American can hold office in Starr County.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
He Won't NaturaliZe d Chinaman

Judge Barclay, of the State Circuit Court, refused to grant naturalization papers to Argo Konnehane, young Chinaman brought to this country when little boy, sixteen years ago, by Consul Richard Johnson. The decision is specially important from the fact that Judge Barclay is to be elevated to the Supreme Bench of the State in November. He holds that under the act of Congress all applicants for citizenship must be free white persons, except those of African nativity or descent. He holds that the right of citizenship cannot be con ferred on any person that does not belong to either tho Caucasian or negro race, not even on our own Indians or alf-breeds, or the Els quimaux of Alaska, much less upon red, or yellow, or brown-skinned people of other coun- tries. The decision rules out most Mexicans and citizens of other Spanish-American coun- tries.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
The St. Clair Flats Canal.

An official of the Canadian Government, who has been looking into the matter, says there is no doubt that the St. Clair Flats Ga territory. The S2O,0O0 contributed by the Canadian Government in 1857 and 1858 was expended it appears. on the old channel, which was subsequently, abandoned. The new channel was built altogether by American cap ital but still nearly the whole of it on Cana dian soil. The total length of the canal is 5000 feet, and it may be that a small part of the upper end is in the United States. The old channel was abandoned on account of it's tortuous course and the difficulty of naviga- tion. The official says of course it could be restored, but it may cost s500,000, and then not be the most useful improvement III the world.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
THE MICHIGAN GOLD MINES.
Rich Results of a Recent BlaSt-A
 Fortune in Month.

Eight hundred tons of quartz, carrying at the Michigan Mire in Ishpeming. The shaft is now IA feet deep, and over s20,000 worth of gold has been taken from it ill less than month. The vein carrying the gold is wider and more plainly defined at the bottom than on the surface The rich rock looks now as though it was continuous veia of wonderfully rich quartz. The Lake Superior Company is getting gold from the shaft west of the Michigan, but no one is al ings of the mine. The Superior Gold and Silver Company also has rock carrying several hundred dollars ton in free gold. All of the prospects except the Michigan are being worked for all that is in them. The Michigan is still in litigation, which retards the work.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
TT HAS 100000 STUDENTS.
Journals Devoted to Volapuk in all
 Parts of the World.

One million persons are now studying Vola- puk. Journals devoted to the prop gation of the universal language are printed ill all parts Japan, edited by Hollander. The latest addition to the list is the Vdn Kuo Ittng Hua, published in China by 8 Chinese. A copy of the first number was received at Chicago by Professor Henry Cohn. It is a journ alistic curiosity. It consists of thirty pages many of which are specimen pages of Chinese Volapuk lexicon, which is in course of preparation. The editor says that though he is Chinese, he writes English better than the language of his native land, and intends to continue the publication of the Volapuk jour nal in order to improve in the language. The paper prints the Chinese characters and then the translation in Volapuk. The object will be to teach Volapuk to the Chinese and Chi nese to those who understand the universal language.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. German Trading Companies Take Possession of the Best.

Late advices from the South Seas are to the effect that the Germans are taking steps to an mex the Gilbert Islands, the nearest neighbors of the Marshall group already under their control
 A Aprotectorate has already been established over Pleasant Island, one of the group, and a man-of-war pays frequent visits to see to the enforcement of orders that arc posted up on the shore from time to time. It is supposed that commission similar to that on Marshall Island will soon assume the reins of govern ment.
 On the Marshalls the German diplomat Sonnerschein is high commission, and his officers expenses are borne by the Jeluit Deutscher Gesselshaft, a trading company which has control of all the commerce of the islands and has power to collect harbor dues, which amount to $500 quarterly for all vessels trading among the islands. The natives are much dissatisfied and on the point of rebell- ing at the head tax of S1, imposed to help the trading company keep up the German Con- mssioners.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
The Mexican Floods.

Traffic has been suspended the railro { d between the city of Mexico and Vera Cruz en account of the falling of the Mettac bridge. There is no know, eg when the damage will be repaired.
 Advices from Orizada state that all the riv. CTS and creeks in that vicinity have overhowed their banks. Many houses have been thrown down and several lives have been lost. All the streams on the road from the city of Mexico to Vera Cruz are rising.
 Advices have been received from Pachuca to the effect tbat the rivers in the State of Hdal- go are overfowing their banks and causing con- siderable damage Railroad traffic has been suspended.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
Brooklyn Bridge Lights.

Acting Attorney General Maury has instruct ed United States District Attorney Walker of New York, to take the necessary legal steps to compel the trustees of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge to comply with the law rela- tive to the lighting of bridges ovsr navigable rivers.
 It is stated at the Lighthouse Board that the Bridge company will be required to expose the usual red and green signal lights, and to do away with all false lights which interfere in any way with tue regulation lights considered necessary to the safe navigation of the river. The electric lights now on the Bridge will, it is said interfere with these lights and will have to be removed unless they are arranged by shading otherwise, so that their rays shall not so interfere.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
Some More Retaliation

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued the following circular in regard to dlsc'iminat- ing dues on Costa Rican yessels
 This department is informed, through the Department of State, that various lines of for eign and Costa Rican vessels plying between Costa Rica and New York, New Orleans, and other ports in the United States, as well as be- tween Costa Rica and European ports, are all lowed Tn Costa Klca rebate of , per centum of the customs duties and also certain privi- leges as to port charges. Such rebate is not conceded to vessels of the United States The cargoes of Costa Rican vessels entering the United States, therefore, will be subjected to the discriminating duties levied by section 3, ,5o1, Revised Statutes, as embodied in the act of March g. 1883. Officers of the customs will take action accordingly.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
DeyOured by an EaG

Vim. Beattle lived in Steward County, ,ans., few weeks old. their mother having died a few weeks ago. The other afternoon, while he was at work in t e field, large cage swooped down upon Lis sad house and carried away the baby, which was lying upon blanket before tho door. 1'he little girl ran into the field and told her father that Dot" the baby, had ''fyed away" He gathered his neighbors and they searched all night for the child, and found the remains in the morning. The eagle, sitting near by, was fired at by one of tue men and struck in the wing, but attacked them be- fore it could be dispatched.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-26
NTaine's Blueberries.

Tn, great blueberry growing section Of Maine is in the central part of Washington county. whero are vast plains covered with the hardy and productive little bushes. This year in the vicinity of Cherrytield, there have been about housand men, women and ch ldren picking blueberries for the ca,,neries, and they have done very we'll generally. The season is about over now. and it Is estimated that the Washington county patk will aggregate B. .0o0 oases value.l at ST. co. In one day recently, ono canuery packed s24 busheis,