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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
A Strange Phenomenon.

A strange phenomenon was witnessed in the southern portion of Monroe, Ga MT. H. c. Harrison, hearing great noise, went out to see what it was. Though the sky was clear and sun shining in all its splepdor small fun nel-shaped cloud was seen approaching from the southwest at rapid rate, attended with rumbling sound like thunder. The whjrling body rose and fell and occasional reports were heard described as sounding like the explosion of oil barrels on fire. The b dy passed be- tween Mir. Harrison's house and the colored Baptist church and crossed the street. It then turned in the direction of the old Stillwell place. In crossing sandy fiat a shaft of sand pearance of almost solid pillow. Tho body afterward assumed the appearance of fire and great flaming tongues emerged from the top as from burning building, emitting heat for ssme distance, which was f., It by those who witnessed the scene In passing through cot ton patch some leaves were scorched to crisp and others on ,he same stalk were unharmed. The body passed into skirt of pines and dis appeara6
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
DIED OF LEPROSY.
Course of the Disease in a Norwe-
 gian Immigrant.

Dr. c. Reiterman, of Le Grand, Ia, has mo- tifed the State Board of Health that Helena Halverson, the leper patient of that place, is dead.
 Helena Halverson was born near Stavanger, Norway, and was twenty-nlne years old. There was no history of the disease in the family for several generations back and no his tory of exposure or contagion. One of lep- rosy's freaks is to skip several generations and then appear again. The woman came to Iowa from Norway in June, 1886. She was married in April of the same year and had no children. Her husband says she first complained of ill- ness about the lst of September, 1885. Nor wegian lady friend, however, stated that Mrs. Halvcrson admitted ill health two or three years before leaving Norway; that she com plained of pains of cratic character in her chest, shoulders and arms, and had been very nervous nd hysterical much of the time for year back. The patient was sure she would die. The nature of the disease very ob scure until about June 5. Later the disease developed rapidly. This is the second case of leprosy in this State and both came from the same province in Norway
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
He DiSliked Slang.

It was at the Institute of Technology, a few days before the close of the term. One of the professors had been troubled by hearing some of the students indulg- ing in slang, Accordingly, when his class had assembled to hear his lecture, he gave them a ten-minute discourse on the use of slang; told them how it was corrupting the language, and that its use was, among persons of cultivation and refinement, sure sign of ill-breed- ing. Then he went on with his regular lecture, and at it's close called the at tention of his class to the fact that some of them had been remiss in their studies, and that it behooved them to make up for lost time or they would fail to pass the approaching examinations. "The fact is," he concluded, "you've got to brace up or you'll get left" which shows that preaching and practice are often wide apart.-BOStO71 Herdld.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08

The Outlaws Driven into a Coal Drift to Ee Starved Out.

The desperate Bibb county mo onshiners are in coal drift near Brierfeld, Ala, and are closely guarded by the citizens Those ill the mine have had no chance of escape, and being without food are undergoing starvation. There were originally six of the gang, and they were regarded by the revenue officers as among the most desperate and daring in the State: When they committed the crime for which they are now in the drift, they were making moonshire whiskey and selling it to negro laborers and railroad employees. The gang were getting along splendidly, and had succeeded in mak- ing and selling lots of whiskeey when Bayton and King Lunsford, the two leaders, were ar rested
 The other four lay in ambush for the officers all day. but they left the neighborhood with their prisoners by another road. The officers were guided and assisted by Jack Lawley, prominent citizen of Bibb county few nights after Lawley was called to his gate and was shot dead and robbed. This aroused the citizens, and the moonshiners were driven into the drift and one of them killed. They being we'll armed, the citizens posse decided on the starvation plan.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
The Beauties of Frog Farming.

Any man who has pond on his farm can try the experiment of raising his own frogs. First, let him buy, say, six pairs of fine New Jersey breeders and dump them into the water. With these for starter you may select quantity of domestic batrachia, and then you will have the nucleus of fortune. Don't interfere with your water invest ment for year any more than to keep your growing stock we'll supplied with food. They require an abundance, but as they are not very dainty in their taste the expense account will be light. FC~ young farm two barrels day of hot <able scraps will keep the frogs in splendid shape, so that at the end of twelve months you can begin marketing all that you can fish out at the same price as spring chickens. Give me the time and facilities and will wager that at the end of two years will be living on an income of $5,OOO, and my frogs will pay all expenses.-St. Louis Globe Democrat,
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
Railways and Civilization.

Railways have so cheapened the cost of transportation that, while load of wheat loses all it's value by being hauled 100 miles on common road, meat and four enough to supply one man year can, according to MT. Ed ward Atkinson, be hauled $1 800 miles from the West to the East for one days wages of that man if he be skilled me- chanic. If freight charges are dimin- ished in the future as in the past this can soon be done for one days wages of a common laborer.
 The number of persons employed in constructing, equipping, and operating our railways is about 2,0OO,0O0.
 The combined armies and natives of the world, while on peace footing, will draw from gainful operations 3,455, 900 men.
 Those create wealth-these destroy it. Is it any wonder that America is the richest country in the world ?-Scrib- 1lerS Mdgnzine
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
A Cheap Tramp in Africa.

Dr. Krause, who failed to get to Tim buctoo last year because he would not pretend to be Mohammedan, distin- guished himself on that journey by mak, ing the cheapest trip on record. He set out from Accra on the Gold coast with capital of exactly $27.50, travelled north to within short distance of Tim buctoo, and wended his way to the coast, happy in the fact that he had found fever plant that kept him in good health after his quinine gave out. He journeyed alone, had no weapon of any sort, begged his way or exchanged medical services for food and shelter, and actually travelled about two thou sand miles, much of it through unknown country. It has been supposed that Africa was poor place for tramps, but the exploit of Dr. Krause, who, by the way, is very competent explorer, may be commended to the attention of any of the brotherhood who find the pickings poor at home.-Ne,c York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
Painless Death,

The use of carbon dioxide has been recommended as speedy and painless means of extinguishing life in animals, but it appears that death does not al- ways ensue at once on suffocation by this gas. A frog was recently placed in carbon dioxide for half an hour, and then, apparently dead, was subjected to some electrical experiments, but two hours later was discovered as lively as ever. The observation suggests that su1focation may produce at first a kind of catalepsy, and that life should not be too hastily pronounced extinct in per sons taken from burning buildings, mines, etc.-Arhdnsa1r TraUeler.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
CLOUDS OF MOTHS.
Visitation hat is Said to Precede a
 Hot Wave.

Reading, Pa., had remarkable visitation the other night of moths. Myriads of them infest- ed the air. resembling at distance snow storm. They were first noticed flying around tho electric lights about o'clock, and gradu- ally increased to such numbers as to obscure the brillhancy of tho lights. Passengers on the street cars, as they passed under the lamps, were covered with the insects, and handkerchiefs, hats, and fans were piled vigorously to keep them off. Fires were built under the lights and heaps of the moths were burned. Penn street saloon men were compelled to close their front doors to keep out the pests, which were attracted to the bar rooms by the bright lights. The doors and windows of dwelling houses had also to be kept closed to keep them out. Local savants pro- nounced them cotton moths, and they evident ly came from the South. They are said to pre- cede hot wave, and a decided rise in the tenn perature is predicted.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
American Fishermen Capt tured.

The first capture of American fishermen un. der modus vivendi occurred near Campobello. Bill Danbury of Eastport, commonly known as King Haddock, a fisherman of the Maine coast, md his chum, Charles Black, left Eastport for the purpose of getting load of Canadian fish. They had no license. They ran their boat to the Island of Campobello and were preparing to fish, when the Canadian steam cruiser Dream bore down on them. On seeing the cruiser they tried to get back into American territory, but their retreat was cut off by the s steamer and the boat was made prize. She was lowed to St Andrews. where she now lies awaiting orders from Ottawa.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
taking gold piece from the end of his

C61l.
 Hi! hi!" exclaimed the redskin, look ing on in astonishment, his eyes ready to start from his head in excitement.
 "Him very fine dog indeed" quietly continued the Professor, this time talk ing whole handful of coin from the CUTS tail, and picking stray pieces from his mouth, nose, and ears, which he transferred to his pockets.
 Strange noises were heard proceeding from the interior of the animal. He groaned and laughed and howled and parked, at all of which the poor deluded redskins stood in the utmost awe and astonishment, and couldn't for the life of them understand what had come over the spirit of the animal. It was hard to tell which was the most sur prised, the Indians or the dog. After filling his pockets with gold and taking another fstful from the CUTS tail the Professor left the redskins in peace. He had not been gone ten minutes be- fore the latter bounced upon the poor doomed animal and cut him wide open. Like the goose that laid the golden egg, there was nothing inside, and it was only fair to presume that the only re- ward was fine feast upon ribs of roast dog, Drowned to turn.--J. M. T. Par- tello, i11 St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
They Never Fail.
Thcy NeVeT FV11. No. 3 FULTON NJ ARKEr, NEW YORK CITY,
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No. 3 FULTON NJ ARKET, NEW YORK CITY,
 January 26, 1884.
 have been using BRANDRETH's PILLS for the last te years. They are wonderful medi- cine. There is nothing equal to them as Blood Purifiers and iver Regula ors. But wish to state how re Ga-kably they cure rheumatism and how ca lily; was affected by rheumatism of the legs. My business wholesale fish dealerl naturally leads me to damp places. was So bad 1c .uld not walk and at night suffered fearfully; 1 tried Balls ms, Sarsaparillas and all kinds of tinctures, but hey did me no good and was afra of being a cripple. finally oommenc using B fANDRE: ITS PILLS Itook two every night for ten nights, then I began to improve. continued tax ng them for forty days and got entirely we'll. Now, whenever sick, take BRANDRETHs PILLS. They never fail. J. N. HARRIS.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
Michigan Rich in Iron.

For several months the Pittsburgh and Lake Superior Mining Company has been prospect ing with diamond drills on the range midway between Marquette and Negaunee. The result of their work has just been made public, and thtre is general rush for options all along socthcrn limit of Marquette. The drill in the last hole at depth of r feet encountered mixed ore and at Q depth of 145 feet clear ore was struck, through which the drill has worked for 45 fei and is still working in it. The new find is one of the most important ever en- countered in all the iron bearing district, and establishes the fact that the deposit runs clear through to the lake. When the wonderful ex- tent of this find is made known it will cause great excitement among iron men everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
MARKET PRICES.
Highest Produce Quotations In New
 ork-Cattle Market.
AUGUST 6, 1888.

 BUrrER.-State Dairy, new, extra. ....$ 19 State Dairy, fair to prime. Is State Creamery, fancy. ............. 201S Western Dairy, extra. a........,..... Is Imitation Creamery, fair to fancy. 17 Western Factory, fair to fancy..... 15 Western Factory, fair to good. ...... IA BEANS AND PEAs.-Beans, Mar, choice 2.45 Beans, medium, choice. ........... 225 Beans, Ked kidney, ............ !.W Peas, Green .................. 1.95 CHEEsE.-State Factory, fancy, white. 9 State Factory, fancy, ,colored, new. State Factory, full cream, prime.... S9s DRIED DFRUITs.-Evaporated Apples. 74 Raspberries, evaporated. ........... 27 Cherries. lsss, per ID :..;;.:..... ;: l6 Canada, fresh. .................... l6A Western. fresh h..... IS FRuIrs.-Apples, Va. X NC, per bbl. 2.5o Muskmelons per bbl crate ........ 200 Watermelons, large per 100........ 25.0o Huckleberries, N J., per box...... 100 Peaches, N. and s. C., per crate... 800 Fears, Ga., La Conte, per bbl. ..... 700 HAY AND STRAw.-Hay, No. l, per 100. 93 Hay, Clover mixed. d................. 60 Hay, Salt. 55 Long Rye Straw, old. 95 Oat Straw. ............. OO wheat otraW. 4o POULTRY, ETc.-Live Western Geese. 1.5O Turkeys, per ID. b.................. Il Western Ducks, per pair. .......... S5 Fowls, State, N. J., and Pa., per lb;: 12H Dressed Turkeys, seld, small, per ID II Chickens, Western, scalded, per lb. 16 Chickens, Phila., Spring, per b.. 2l Live Pigeon, per pair.... .... 30 Tame Squabs, white, per dozen. 2.tO Tame Squabs, dark, per doz.. ........ 1. 5 VEaETABLEs.-Potatoes, Norfolk, new. 2.5O Potatoes, Maryland, new........... 2.25 Potatoes, Long Island, new. ...... 2.50 Potatoes, Virginia, new.......... 2.25 Onions, New Jersey, white, per Dbl. 3.75 Onions, Potato, Southern, per bbl.. 3.25 Cabbage, Long Island, per 100. .... 5.5O Cucumbers, New Jersey, per bbl.... 100 Cucumbers, L. l., per 100. .... 50 Tomatoes, Maryland, per crate. e..... 75 Squash, L.I., white, per bbl. ....... 100 Green Corn. New Jersey, per 100... 100 Turnips N. J., white, per hundred. LOO Egg Plant, New Jersey, per bbl .... 4.50
 CATTLE MARKETS.
 NEW YoRK-Good Steers, 9l4 to 111Sc.; Fair do. to 9c.; Oxen, s A to l0Hc.; Dry Cows, live weight, 3 to 41ac.; Bulls, do., 3 to 414c.; Sheep,4 to 514c; Lambs, 54 to 714c.; Veals, to 6Ic.; Hogs, ,city-dressed to 81ac per b. WATERTowN, Mass.-Market Beef, extra, sS5O to s7.OO; 1st quality, $500 to $50; 2d quality, $500 to S5.5O; Sd quality, S4.0O to s4.5O. Swine Western fat, live, 61S to 6s4c.; Northern dressed hogs, 7Ss cents per fb. Sheep and Lambs.-tn lots, S25O, S3.5O to S4.5O each extra, $500 to a6 25; Spring Lambs, to 7c, per fb; Veal Calves 2H to 6c fb
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
2. It Exploded in His Arms,

Through carelessness in carry ing blast in rock-cut at Squantuck, Conn.,, on the exten- tion of the Derby Railroad, a can containing twenty-five pounds of powder exploded in the killing him instantly. Dennis Sullivan, the gang boss. was blown out of the cut and down an enbankment landing on broken rocks fifty feet below. Diseyes were Down cut, hs throat burned so that he could scarcely breathe, and he had inhaled the fire, yet he walked Ahonta
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
The Deadly OiICan

Kerosene claimed two victims at Pittsburgh the other day The first was an eight-year-o,d daughter of William Roland who was burned to death by the explosion of 8 can of kerosene,
 and the second was Miss Lizzie Mclaughlin, who received fatal injuries from . similar ex- pl0eion in the afternoon. Hollands house topk 6ges but va sxtinguished without much 1Annaaps 1hA tsqtd dS1eD of NEet MdI anxks(u
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
Bringing It Up to the Average.

Blinks-Do you know they say that to a blindfolded man all liquors taste alike? Funny, isn't it? By the way what will you have?
 Winks (to wine erk)-Give me some of your gin, and bandage, please!
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
The New ChiefJustice,

Justice Fuller, says a Washington man, im- presses the observer as a man of marked intel lectual scope and powerful mentality. His face is expressive to degree. His smile is Cork, and his mustache is poetic. A long Yankee nose shoots down a broad full brow as smooth and fair as womans. high light hat surrounds . head that 8 rhrenologist would go into raptures over.
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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
His Hermit Life is Ended.

Warren +. Ellsworth died at Bethlehem Pa He was the son of q wealthy New York con- fife on small boat on the Lchigh Canal, near Easton. He made medicines for the cure of nlalarial fever, teter, and salt-rheum, and sold them.
 He ad lived with his father, brothers and ia her, . wilower, married again. Ellsworth disl;ked his step-mother, snd left home. He went to Change Water and Guinea Hollow in New 1af1y, ana along the Horria Canal He l ess1 s,ts: s,
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08

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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08

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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08

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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
In Loves Harness.

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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
Yon sturdy oak whose branches w.de Boldly the storms and winds defy,
 Not long apo an acorn. small.

NOt long ago an aCOTn, SmaIT,
 Lay dormant heath the summer sky. Not unlike the thrifty oak in it's germ, devel- opment and growth, is consumption. But even this mighty foe of mankind, positively yields to the wonderful curative properties of Dr. P.erce's Golden Medical Discovery if taken early. Don't be blind to your own in remarkable remedy has rescued thousands. Of druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
Shit YOurae1f,

Suit Yourself, But there Is no other remedy for. sick head ache, dizziness, constipation, biliousness, or to restore a regular, healthy action to the liver, stomach and bowls, equal to those reli- able little Pheasant Purgative Pellets" pre- pared by Dr. Pierce. Of druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08

Black neckties will succeed white in Paris, except upon the grandest of occasions.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
The Homelicst Man in Town.

A land owner at Elko, Ney., is seeding hi ranch tO tea
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08

The income of the University of Cambridge of this year, will be $1SO,0O0 and expenses S1 70 OOO
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08

Tho largest railroad system in the world is the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, which op- crates about S,0CO miles of road.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08

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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-01-12
Bob Ingorsoll and Bill Shafrer.

There was an exceedingly jolly fit
of laughter in Broadway car a
couple of days since. That very at
tractiye promoter and genial man of
the world. Col. William Shatler, was
holding on the strap when there en-
tered Col. Robert G. Ingersou. There
was a general stir of recognition. The
two friends beamed on each other and
passed the morning salntations.
"Well, how are YOU. William re-
marked the colonel; following the
chief end of man, as usual, | supposeP
Il don't catch on, " said Shatler, duly
anticipating a good thing.
"Oh, life, liberty and the pursuit Of
tho other sex.
There was an involuntary laugh NIL
around, and then at the next crossing
the two colonies got out to smile at
Ingcrslll's appropriate joke, it is to
be presumed. --No,o York. Graphic.