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Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
REPORTS OF TERRITORIES. Idaho, New Mexico and Dakota Pre-
 sent Their Annual Reports.

Governors Edmund G. Ross, of New Mexico Territory; l.. K. Church, of Dakota Territory, and Edward A. Stevenson, of Idaho Territory, presented their annual reports to the Secretary of the Interior.
 Governor Church said that the gain in the population eff Dakota Territory during the year had been 62,340, and that the total popu- lation was now GAO, S23. Tre land new ly filled in and purchased for settlement during the year was 2,50O, ,00O acres. He rec. ommends that Congress authorize the rental of school lands for the benefit of the school fund, and asks for power to veto items of ap. propriation in bills presented to him by the Legislature The Governor renews his recom- mendation of last year that the law preventing aliens from acquiring extensive tracts of land be amended, so that capitalists or money cor porations can loan money in the Territory on land, and in case they become owners to be allowed certain time in which to dispose of it. In conclusion, he urges that Dakota be admitts d as State into the Union.
 Governor Ross gives precedence to the ques- tions of the settlement of land grant titles, water storage and irrigation, as of the highest importance to New Mexico. He says that of the 79, COG, OOO acres the area of the Territory, 60,00O, ,00o acres may be classed as tillable with proper irrigation. The facilities of the Terri tory for storing water are unsurpassed, and that the present system of Independent ditch ing must be abandoned and that the State must assume jurisdiction of the water supply and it's distribution. Governor Ross thinks that the provision in the bill for the admission of New Mexico State, that 25o, ,00o acres of State land shall be devoted to the establish ment of reservoirs for irrigasing purposes, is ample for the purpose and entirely tatisfac- tory. The population of the Territory has in- creased by 10000 during the year.
 Governor s evcnson estimates tue population of Idaho at 100, ,OO0. He recommends that the Indians in the Territory be given their lands in severalty, and that the balance of the reser- vations be opened to settlement; that the peo- pie of the Territories be given the right to vote for President and Vice-President; that the Territory be given the right to lease school and university lands ard apply the proceeds to the support of the public schools, and that the mail facilities of Idaho be increased.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
How Date- Palms are Raised.

The date-palms, which form the wealth of the Arabs of the desert, are all female. The male or pollen bearing flowers of the date kind always grow on a separate tree; and as pollen is pro- duced by them in vast quantities, it is not necessary in palm-groves to have more than single male stem to some forty or fifty fruit-bearing individuals. The Arabs, therefore, never raise their palms from seed, as they cannot make sure of the sex of seedlings; they take suckers from the root of female tree, already known to be good bearer of fine fruit, and these suckers not only follow the sex of the so-called mother, but also reproduce it's special peculiar ities of flower and seed in every respect. They cannot fail to do so, indeed, seeing that they are part and parcel of the original palm, actual members of the self-same plant; just as the various branches of an apple tree all bear the same kind of apples, or the boughs of a currant bush all produce the self-same entrants.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS.
They Gather at Minneapolis From
 All Over the World.

The Worlds Conference of Seventh Day Ad- ventists began with ninety-slx delegates pre- sent. They had slumbered peacefully all night in their little tents, pitched army fashion all about the Lake Street Church, and were up early next morning and took hearty breakfast in the big dining hall. The Adventists are all vegetarians and refrain from eating meat, not because they think it sinful, but because they think 1t unhealthful The more rigid use no salt, no sugar, and no butter or lard. They eat largely of fruit and grain products; and the robust muscles and robust glow of health which most of them display show how effective this regimen is. Besides the ninety-si1 dele gates present, there were thirty Stnte Confer tralian Conference represented. Some came from South Africa, New Zealand, Central and South America and the Pacific Islands.
 The Conference first discussed tho prophecy of Daniel, contained in the story of the Beast with ten horns." It is generally conceded that the prophecy refers to the breaking up of the Roman empire into the ten kingdoms after the descent of the barbarians on Rome. The ques- tion that troubles the Conference was as to the location of one of these kingdoms. Elder George P. Stahr wanted the Conference to take n vote on the question. 'I'd like,' he said, "to put an everlasting settlement on this question, so it would not come up for argument again" Cries of "Amen." "Amen."
 Elder Waggoner did not want the question settled until it had been investigated, and he moved that the council investigate the matter until each member for himself had arrived at an intelligent conclusion. This proposition created considerable stir. A great many mem- bers of the Conference wanted to know what they were to preach in the mean time. W. 0. White said he should feel compelled to preach what he believed, whatever way the Confer ence decided the question, but he added 'If I should disagree with my brethren who have studied the question more than me- I'd touch just as light as could on my view and try to bridge it clean over to theirs." "Amen," " "Amen," came the approval from all over the
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
CANADA AND ENGLAND. Secretary Whitney's Interview and Our Northern Neighbor

A special from Ottawa to the Empire, the Government organ, says: "A member of the Government said there was not 8 word of truth in the report that immediately after President Cleveland's retaliation proposals. Lord Salisbury cabled the Canadian Government to remain silent on the mat ter until instructions were sent from Great Britain; or, in other words, that Eng land had assumed control of tho dispute. No action will be taken by the Canadian Government until it is first seen what course the United St ,tes Government will follow in the matter. Doubtless the provocation Can ada has received during the past few weeks has been very great, the latest instance of it being furnished by MT. Whitney Secretary of the Navy of the United States, who calmly discuss es the contingency of war with Great Britain, and predicts that Canada would be ill the hands of the United States within a week after war had been declared. The statement that the complaint of Canadians had been so bitter and urgent to the home Government that the English Premier had instructed the British Min nster at Washington to protest against the retaliation measure as an act of hostility to 8 friendly Government, and also as breach of the modus uipendi agreement which was made with MT. Joseph Chamberlain as representa- tive of the British Government in Washington, is not true. No remonstrances or complaints of any kind have been male by the Canadian Government to her Majesty's Government on the subject of retaliation"
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
GEN. SALOMON DEAD.
The Ex-PreSident of Hayti Dies
 After a Surgical Operation.

Gen. Solomon, who was recently driven from the Presidency of Ha yti by an insurrectionary movement, and who came to Paris for the purpose of undergoing the operation of cystot- died there Oct 19.
 Gen. Solomon was native Haytian, and as such was regarded by the blacks with much affection, even while in his repeated exiles. Ho had always championed their interests against the attempts of the mulattoes to gain power, and it was because of this that he was repeated ly recalled from abroad to Ike part in the Gov ernment of his turbulent little island. He was born in 1913, near Port au Prince, his parents being wealthy blacks who had imbibed sufh- cient of Freuch civilization to make them am bilious that their son, who carly manifested great abilities, should be educated as French man. Tutors were employed, and young Sal omon received much better education than the greater number of French bourgeois. From the time he reached manhood his great stature-he was feet inches in height and had the physique of 8 gladator-at once gave him prominence among his race. His first de- cided stand was in the revolution of 1S43, when he made demand fora more liberal education for the blacks. After several years of bloodshed. in which the blacks were arraved against the mulattoes, Solomon so dis tinguished himself that President Souloque appointed him to be Minister of Finance, Foreign Relations, Public Instruction, and Justice. Solomon brought to the administra- tion of these affairs theories which, although more or less visionary, were nevertheless of great value to the improvement of his people. and continued to hold the same offices when Soulouque was made Emperor Faustin l., the latter's rule ending in 1859. At this time Salo- mon as Duke de St. Louis du Sud, aud General of the Haytian Army, fled to Paris, where he remaiued during the immediately succeeding republic in Hayti. Under President Satuave Solomon was Foreign Minister, but was ban ished upon the formers overthrow in 1870, again going to France, where he married a French woman many years his junior. Upon the exile of President Canal in 1879 Solomon was elected to succeed him. and until the revo- lution of last August retained almost absolute
 aower. In 1883 he was confronted by dan
 ,erous instruction by Bezelais, but he crushed
 with determination which convinced the Iaytians that he was not to be trifed with. Less than 8 year ago, while he was sick at Port au Prince, another disturbance broke out
 between tho blacks and mulattoes. In May it
 vas crushed by the Government troops, but the blacks carried on & guerilla warfare against | ,heir old favorite until August TO- when a large number march.d d into Port au Prince, and upon ,eing joined by the garrison beseiged him in his | palace, and several days later overthrow the | Government. Solomon fled to the English | war steamer Canada, whence he and his fam | ily were transferred to an Atlas Line steamer,
 which took him to Cienfuegos. Soon after | this he sailed for Paris.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
DIFFERING VIEWS.
Old Hutch Says One Man Cannot Put
 Up the Price of Bread.

Chauncey M. Depew raised some plain talk at Chicago in regard to corners on the Board of Trade. Then 'sOld Hutch expressed him. self. Said he: "Really, what difference does it make if a loaf of bread does cost one cent more?" A man don't eat more than loaf of bread day, and four is a very small part of the average mans daily diet. I had great respect for Mir. Depew's opinions. He is g smart man, but he doesn't understand the question. One man can no more put up the price of bread than tadpole can hatch a thousand eagles. I suppose he warts the farmers to get thirty cents a bushel for grain and he charge thirty-fve cents bushel to carry it to the seaboard. I don't want to say anything about MT. Depew, but when farmer is prosperous, he buys lots of goods he sends his folks a visiting, and they ride on the rail roads. They spend money and make wages higher. The farmers make this country what it is. Chauncey Depew may know something about raising 8 pet bull, but he doesn't know much about agriculture. Let him raise corn at twelve cents Q bushel and wheat at forty cents and go through Dakota blizzard. After he's had the experience he'll know more.'
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
The Evolution Question.

The report of the Committee on Seminary made to the State Synod of the Presbyterian Church, held in Columbia, s. O., recommend ei the adoption by the Synod of resolution condemning the action of the faculty and Board of Directors of the Columbia Theologi- cal Seminary in expelling Dr. James Woodrow. After protracted and bitter debate the reso- lution was adopted. Another victory won in the Synod by the Woodrow party was in the election of two members of the Board of Direc- tors of the theological seminary to fill vacan- cies caused by expiration of terms. Rev. J. G. Richards and Rev. N. J. Holmes, both ayowed Woodrow .uen, were elected, that issue being made and assented to by the opposing factions of the Synod The Woodrow party in South Carolina is thus in the ascendancy again, but the battle in 80 far as it relates to theological seminary matter, will have to be reopened and fought over again in the synods of Georgia, Alabama and Florida, which with the South Carolina Synod con joint ly control the seminary. From present indica- tiCns it would seem that the troublesome evolution question must inevitably cause complete division of the Southern Presbyterian Church.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
A NEW COTTON BAGGING.
It Will Knock Out the Jute Bagging
 Trust.


 Among the cotton received in Charleston was one lot of fifteen bales from Cheraw, $. O., which was covered in bagging made from pine straw. The entire lot was quickly disposed of and readily accepted by the exporters. This practically solves the bagging puzzle and puts quietus on all the hopes Of the Jute Bagging Trust. The Chamber of Commerce some weeks ago subjected the pine fibre bagging to a severe test, and at once pronounced it mer- chantable, The fifteen bales were shipped to Europe. The adaptibility of the bagging to the covering of cotton will result in a wonder ful revolution in the South. It is made of the needles or leaves of the pine, which is the natural growth of the Southern forests. These needles can be made into cotton bagging at cost which is bound to run jutc bagging out of the United States. The green needles, it is claimed, yield oil enough to pay the cost of their treatment. It is probable that by next spring over one hundred factories for the manufacture of pine straw bagging and mat ting will be in operation between Raleigh, N. C., and New Orleans.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
Proof Bitter Than Assertion,

With such proof as the following letter from W. H. Dean, of No. 27S Seventh street, New York, it is not necessary to make the bare as- sertion that ALLCoCK's POROUS PLAsTERs cure lumbago. MT. Dean says:
 Some ten days ago was taken with a very violent pain in the small of my back. It was so severe that 1 could hardly breathe; every move ment caused great agony. I finally found out it was lumbago. Being entirely helpless, Q friend sent out to druggist and got two ALL COCKS POROUS PLAsTERs; these were well warmed and applied to my back, one above the other. In half an hour, to my great delight and surprise, I found the pain began to abate In two hours was able to walk out and attend to my business, the pain being almost gone Next day I was all right, but continued wear. ing the plasters for week.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
A New Hudson River Brfdno.

A bill introduced ill the House by Mir. Far quhar, of New York, provides for the erection of bridge, with suitable approaches thereto,
 beginning at any point ill the city of New York that shall be determined upon, and rum ming thence over and across the Hudson River into the State of Now Jersey, said bridge to be used for the passage of railroad trains and for other purposes. It is provided that the pro- posed bridge shall be constructed with single span over the entire river between the pier lines ir either State, and at an elevation above high-water mark of at least 142 feet, and no pier or piers or other Instructions to navi- gation of a permanent character shall be placed or built on the river between said pier lines under the act. The bill borbids any dis crimination against any railroad or telegraph company using the bridge, and makes it a post route fJr the transmission of mails, troops, and 0uaitions of var. Tic bridge is to be com me1e(d WithiA Bipo npntha after the approval
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
Death of a PIuCky ParSOn.

The Rev. Pardee Butler died at his home near Pennington, kans., aged 74 years. lie came from New England in 1855. Soon after his arrivsl resolutions were passed at public meeting, calling upon man named Kelly to leave the State on account of his Free Soil views. Butler was asked to sign the resolu- tions. but peremptorily refused. He was seized by the citizens, placed on raft of two logs firmly lashed, and set adrift in the Missouri River, with his bag gage and one loaf of bread. Above the raft was a flag With the words, s'This is the punishment for all Free Soilers and Abolitionists." big letter ''R' w's painted on MT Buffers forehead. He foated fifteen miles down the river, and was nearly dead when rescued. He pluckily r turned to l.is claim and fought for it until the close of the war. Since that time he has been unlvers- I11-r tod
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
MARKET PRICES.
Highest Produce Quotations in New
 York-Cattle Market
OCTOBER 23, 1888,

OSAoAsHen BurrER.-sta.o Dairy, new, extra....$ 24H State Dairy fair to prime. ........ 23 State Creamery, fancy. cy.............. ash Western Dairy, entire. fancy. ...... l5 Imitation Creamery, fancy y......... 22 Western Creamery, per lb. ........ 26H Western Creamery, fair to choice. 2515 BEANS AND PEAs.-Beans, Mar, choice 2.25 Beans, medium, new. choice ...... 200 Beans, Red Kidney, choice, old. .... 2.2O Peas, Green, new.........., 1.75 CHEEsE.-State Factory, fancy, white. II State Factory, fancy, ,colored, new. II State Factory, full cream, prime.... 1O5s DRIED FRU1Ts.-Apples, evaporated.. 71; Raspberries, evaporated, new, per ID g Cherries, 1888, per lb ............ 16 Eaas.-Eastern, fresh-laid, per doz-.. 22H Canada, fresh-laid, choice. ......... 22 Western, fresh-laid, fair. .. 21 FRu1rs.-Apples, Gravenstein, per bbl.. $50 Apples Maiden Blush, per bbI. . 25O Applns, King, per bbl. ........ 2.5O Plums, Up-River, Damson, per crate 1.25 Cranberries, Cape Cod, per crate... 800 Peaches, New Jersey, fancy, basket 1.25 Pears, Sheldon, per bbl.. ....... $50 HAY AND srRAw.-Hay, No. 1, per 100. 90 Hay, Clover mixed. ed................. 65 Hay, Salt. ..................... 55 Long Rye Straw, w,.................. so Oat otraw. 55 POULTRY, Erc-Live Western Geese. 1.s7 Turkeys, per lb. b................... Il Western Ducks, per pair. 60 Fowls, State, N. J., and Pa., per lb.. SH Dressed Turkeys, mix. weights, perlb 12 Chickens, Western, scalded, per lb.. Il Chickens, Phila., Spring, per b.. Is English Snipe, per dog. ........... 1.5O Tame Squabs, white, per dozen. .... 325 Tame Squabs, dark, per doZ.. ...... 225 VEGETABLEs-Potatoes, N.J., Queen, bbl 1.50 Potatoes, Long Island, Rose. .... l.75 Sweet Potatoes, New Jersey, per bbl. l.75 Onions, Orange Co.,, yellow, per bbl. l.75 Onions, Orange Co.,, red per bbl.. 1.37 Onions, Connecticut, White, per bbl 500 Cabbage, Long Island, per 100. .... $50 Beans, Lima, Potato, per bag. g...... 2.50 Green Corn. per 100. OO................ leo Turnips, Russia, per bbl. ........ 75 Celery, L. I. and N. J., per doz bun. 100 CaulihOWer, per bbl bbl,... 225
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
A Surprised Investigator.

It was in the days when hotels were not numerous, and boarding houses were resorted to by those who had occasion to make brief stays in our minor towns. The hero of this story had to rise early to get the 5 o'clock stage coach. Leav ing his room by the wrong door, he found himself in bare apartment. The can He he carried threw dim light over a large, square. shallow wooden box that stood on trestles in the centre of the room. He paused to look at the strange box, and as he did so he noticed that the bolt of the staple lay upon the floor. Prompted by curiosity he lifted the hinged lid and peelSed within. There was nothing but an expause of gray blanket. He passed his hand over the surface of the blanket. Something beneath it shuddered. Lifting tho near est corner he found with horror that it covered an immense serpent. He shut the box with a crash, but had presence of mind enough to pass t bolt through the staple, and left the house without further tarrying. The menagerie was too near the house to be amusing. Sub sequeutly he learned that the son of the proprietor of tho house had brought home an auaconda from South America on speculation. The narrator lived to be an old man, but never forgot the sensation of sickening thrill that came to him when he felt the shudder beneath the blanket Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
THE POTATO CROP.
A Short Crop Reported-Advance in
 Prices.

There will be a fair average crop of potatoes ill New England, yield below the average in New York State and not full crop at the West. Rot is doing much damage to the late crop in the East. Prices range from 30 to 60 been quite free sellers, but are now inclined to hold for better prices. A considerable in- crease in acreage is reported in the provinces, especially Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, where the yield per acre is excellent. The crop in Great Britain last eight months over 3,0O0,00O bushels of po- tatoes is very short.
 A gradual advance to 75 cents per bushel at Boston and New York is probable but this is hardly enough to warrant holding the bulk of the crop. It is advised to sell in small lots so as to move the crop without glutting the mar kat
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
Canada's Premier Speaks.

Sir John Mcdonald, the Premier, indicated Canadas policy at banquet given at Ottawa in honor of the J. A Chapleau, Secretary of State. The Dominion, he said, is passing through critical period just now by the at said, during the Presidential election will re- main tranquil as there is every prospect of 8 fishery treaty being negotiated on the same lines as the one recently rejected by Congress: Canada has done her duty from the outset. If ment has no other alternative than to fall back on the treaty of 1918. In the meantime, however, the Dominion will seek the appoint ment of an international tribunal intrusted with the task of interpreting the provisions of the old treaty. Sir. John ridicule1 the idea of
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
Stamping md Emhr0i derY.

Ives, Lizzie, like to do fancy work, but l haven't felt like trying that pattern--or any down pains are just killing mel" II know how you feel, and can tell you where to look for relief. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a certain cure for all those peculiar weaknesses and distressing ailments. Why! it even cured me of prolapsus, and many of my lady friends have been cured of various grave maladies pe- culiar to our sex by this wonderful medicine. ' It is the only medicine sold by druggists, under a positive guarantee from the manufacturers, Mrapper.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-24
Another Fatal Rail Acciden |.

A gravel train was backing into a siding on the Pottsville division of the Lehigh Valley Railroad near Tamanend, Pa. A t1agman had been sent back to stop an approaching Penn sylvania Railroad fast freight. He d.d not get back far enough to signal the freight, which struck the cab0ose of the gravel train In the caboose were several Hungarian laborers. Six of them were instantly killed and twenty-six were injured. The killed and injured men were all on the gravel train save one. a brakeman on the Pennsylvania train, who was killed The responsibility seems to rest upon the lagman who failed to stop the freight tram in time to prevent the accident. Some of the injured are in a critical condition.