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Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
The Virtues of the Violin.

In power volume and variety of sound, the organ is justly entitle d to be called the king of musical instruments,
 But in two important points it yields to the violin and to the othor members of the violin tribo-the viola, the violon- cello and the double bass. When some one asked Mozart to state what was req uisitc to constitute good pianoforte- player, he touched his fingers, his fore head and his breast, ther by indicating that the pianoforte- player needs brain, feeling and dexterity of hand. Now, given the feeling, the piano IS naturally so cold an instrument that even the most skillful performers on it find difficulty in throwing all the feel- ing of which they are conscious into their playing. The violin, on tho other hand, i, warm and sympathetic in- strumcnt and readily responds to the mood of the performer. In other words, the connection between the performer and the instrument is more intimate in the case of the violin and it's congencrs than in that of any othor instrument. Next, all other instruments lack the power of singing" In this respect, the piano, the harp, the guitar, and its first cousin, the banjo, are notably deficient; since, rightly considered, they are mere. ly instruments of percussion, and cannot even sustain the notes which they emf t.
 The flute, the organ, and all other wind instruments, on the other hand, do pos sess this sostenente capacity. But they cannot, like thu human voice, fill in, so to speak, the gaps in the gamut. But are there any gaps in the gamut2 Most un- doubtedly there are-onormous gaps. The octave at present in use among all civilized nations comprises but thirteen distinct sounds, all told. But in the scale constructed by scientists -Helmholtz and others-and hence called the Philosophical Scale or Gamut, the number of distinct sounds Is seven
 teen; and even this gives but very faint idea of the almost nnumerable degree of tone, distinguishable by an acute ear, between, say middle c and its octave. Now, the hum,, voice can render all these shades of sou Id, an so also can the violin tribe. The music produced on th,se instruments may, therefore, most aptly be termed '1inked sweetness long drawn out. ."-[ Casscll.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

In the invention of writing machines America evidently has got ahead of all the rest of tho world. Although the idea has been experimented upon in many countries for many years, the only machines of practical utility that have come into general use so far are those first patented in Washington. During the last year there were manufactured of the three leaiing styles---more than twelve thousand machines, or, as they are now generally called, type-writers, and the sale has kept the factories closely pushed all the time. One of the factories was built two years ago on a scale which it was calculated would af- ford ample accomm odation for twenty five years, and during the second year it had overgrown its capacity so that a new wing had to be added. It is said that the trade doubles about every ear,. md that more than 50,0OO machines are now Tn daily use. They are ex- ported all over the world, and the lead- ing manufacturers have agents in every country.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

Although tho Constitution of the United States expressly says that ''the President of these United States shall appoint Ambassadors to various coun- tries,n no President has ever done so, according to the Philadelphia News, be- cause an Ambassador is supposed to represent the person of sovereign. So the men sent abroad to represent this country have simply born the title of "Ministers," aud, as 'Minister" is in- ferior in rank to an Ambassador, an Am bassador on all state occasions in Europe takes precedence.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

Central Europe has still some im- mense tracts of unclcarcd forest lands. In some Austrian provinces, such as Croatia and Slavonia, the proportion of woodland is so great to the population that if it were divided among the in habitants nearly two acres would fall to the lot of each person. In tho three principal wood producing districts there are 4, 900, 900 acres of forests, tho yearly increase of which is valued at more than g, 800. 900. The export of wood is a large item in Austrian trade.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
Japanese Oranges.

The Japanese seedlcss orange is now being introduced into California, and is attracting attention because this dwarf variety is moro hardy than ordinary kinds. The fruit, although small, is remarkably sweet. Should it thrivo on this coast it will extend the range of citrus fruits, for it is claimed that it is hardy enough to resist considerable frost.-[Pacifc States Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
A Lean Year Explanation.

Griggs--" See here, SIimley, word with you before you go. You've been calling on my sister for three months, and think it's about time to ask your intentions"
 slimley--''Perfectly honorable, Tom. She proposed to mo tonight, and we'll be married soon. "--[siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

The Pennsylvania "hemlock bele' embraces tract probably fifty miles square, taking in part of Potter, Me- Kean, Cameron, Forest and Elk cous- ties. Timber experts claim that this belt contains nearly one-half the timber now standing in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains and to this fact is due the establishing of several new and large tanneries in the vicinity of Oleon. Lumbermcn estimate 15, 900 feet in lumber and ten cords of bark to the acre in the belt making 50, 900, 900, 900 feet of lumber and 10, 900, 900 cords of bark. Besides the hcmlock there is variety of hard woods, including cherry of the very best quality.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
A We'll Endowed County,

Randolph County, in West Virginia, has many things to be proud of. Its area is nearly as great as that of Rhode Island. It has the highest mountain in the state-- Mount Bayard. The Wilson vein of coal is the richest in the world. The Scott family, on Roaring Creek, will outweigh any family in the United States, and Winchester Park, in the county, is the largest game preserve east of the Rockies. New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
MO-. A..
What AllSDico Is

"What is allspice2" New York Telegram reporter asked of an importer of spices and coffee.
 ''Most persons would hazard tho answer" was tho reply, "that it is "a mixture of spices In which there are several ingredients. Cinnamon, mace. nutmeg. cloves and cardamons are popu- larly supposed to be mingled in it, the result being havoring mixture of special merit It is true that allspice does combine very agreeable variety of favors, but it is simple and not Q com pound product. We are indebted for it to the tropical islands of the West, but practically all th,t comes into commerce is tho growth of one island--Jamaica. "Allspice is name given to the pow dered berries of what is known else where as pimento, or Jamaica pep per. It i, handsome ever green tree, something like the arbutus. The bright, glossy leaves have quite spicy odor when bruised, and recall at once the allspice of commerce. Ths flowers grow in dense clusters almost like those of the haw- thorn, but greenish in color. Follow ing these come small green, aromatic berries, the size of black peppers. The berries arc gathered green, carefully dried in the sun, and when cured, packed in bags holding 1eo to 1so pounds, and shipped.
 'Pimeuto trees are natives of many parts of tropical America but nowhere arc they so plentiful or thrive so we'll as in Jamaica. The trees practically grow wild, and the whole industry is one in which man does little except reap the results.
 "The pimento or allspico industry is quite large. In 1874, bad year, the value of the product was only $1sO, 900; in 1870 it was $73O, 900. The growers seldom get more than four cents a pound for it when cured.
 'The trees are never planted by the husbandman; it is all the work oi birds, who feed on the ripe pimento berries and scatter the seeds over the land. The seed soon germinates and tho warm genial rains and tropical sun do the rest. The surplus plants, when grove is thinned out, are shipped to make walking sticks and umbrella handles of. The wood of the pimento is very close in texture, takes high polish and is of fine, rich color. "Tho pimento picking IS season of great activity and excitement in the growing districts. Troops of negroe. go together. The men break eff tho berry-laden branches hand them tt the women, who, sitting in circle and chattering as only negro women car chatter, strip them by hand.
 'The allspice industry has been il existence in Jamacia since 1771. Ever so early as that period about 3, 900, 000 pounds have been exported. An ex. cellent liquor, known as 'pimento cor dial,' or 'pimenty dram is made from the berries, and is considered among swell Jamaica families as the finest wine that is made"
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

Colonel Lamoat, President Cleve- lands private secretary, is great deal buster than any of his predecessors, says the Washington Critic. He is a great deal more than Q private secretary,
 whereas some of them wero great deal less. He actually hasn't had time to see the sights, and with all his three years experience in Washington knows less about the public buildings and the pub lie cnriosities generally than the dili- gent tourist who arrived but three days
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
Who Is My Friendl

Who is my friend' My little song shall say, For that do not find him every day; Though if by that vexed name alone I guessed, A motley multitude might pass the test, Nor, to my ear, their speech its guile be- wray. may not guage true friendship in that way The false like pure gold shines in Fortunes ray; In its eclipse and shade I may know best
 Who is my friend. Since glittering ores oft fail the fires assay, And mocking jewels, in the g,ooms, grow gray, Give me no changeful bosom for my rest Save that it warmer throbs when I'm sore pressed And such sweet faith shall prove beyond gainsay,
 Who is my friend.
 IIYouths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
"What am to doa How am l to

"What am l to dol How am to go home and answer their questions1' Madge asked, looking to him in her ex- tremity as a strong tower of protection.
 twill you leave it to mel Will you trust me to make it all right7" he asked.
 II will do anything you say," she answered, hunbly, Eff you will forgive my rudeness to you few minutes ago."
 "And will retract my statement and ask you to go home with me-" he said, with smile. ''The train leaves in half an hour. I will account for your ab- sence. It shall never be known that you met any one."
 How Madgcs grievances diminished on that homeward ridel What a haven of rest her quiet room would seem if she once reached it, and how gentle and deferential Marks manner was toward her!
 Miss Mary and Miss Martha, who had been half frantic, were greatly relieved to see Madge under tho protection of Mark Thornton, who pursued high handed course of explanation.
 Miss Madgc and havo had an advea- ture today" he said, airily. "Will you ask no questions for the present and let Madge go at once to her room9 Some day later I will explain. am only sorry for your uneasiness."
 The good women accepted the situa- tion without word. Mark was a sort of paragon with them. Madge was safe and there had been no alarm raised ir tho neighborhood. They could not be sufficiently thankful.
 Madge learned her own heart tha' day. She now enjoys full freedom as the wife, friend and companion of Mark Thornton.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
The Age of Fishes

Crows are commonly said to live for hundred years and turtles are said to have even longer life; but if Professor Baird be right the greatest animal lon gevity is possessed by fishes. Professor Baird says that fish has no maturity, there is nothing to prevent it from living indefinitely and growing continually. He cites in proof pike, living in Rus sia, whose age dates back to the if teenth century. In tho royal aquarium at St. Petersburg there are fish that have been there 40 years.-[The Twin Cross
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

The Interesting information comes from across the water that the machine " of Mir. Wand crbilt's yacht is lubri- cated solely with castor oil Before starting for Egypt the yacht touched at Palermo, Italy, and $2,Oo0 worth of oil was taken on board. This, it was estimated, would l:ss just thres months.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
Past Mending.

Bjones-That fellow Gagley tried to borrow five hundred dollars of me this morning.
 Smythe-Five hundred. He must be cracked!
 Bjones-No, he's not cracked. He's broke.-[Life
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

B. A. Powell of Greenville, s. O. picked up an old edition of Shake spcare's works in a Charleston bookstall not long ago ant bought 1t for $3. A day or two afterwards bookseller gave him $2S0 for it, and sold it in turn to a London dealer f 1T e100.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

The Philadelphia Record says the cruelty of American shipmasters is worse than that of any other nation, and it is becoming almost impossible to get American sailors to go before tho mast with them.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

A Florida hunter says that an alliga- tor will cat anything of the food kind known to man, ard that four ounces of poison won't even make one of tho rep tiles feel little bad.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

A merchant at Elgin, H., passed a mans account to profit and loss after dunning him about fifty times, says tho Detroit Free Press, and the man sued him for damage to character and got a verdict of '$400. Dcadbeats have more legal righ:s than honest men.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
The Hollow.

 The hollow in the old oak tree, Where happy children play, Where woodbines climb and cling amid The roses clustering spray. The hollow in the old oak tree, Where happy lovers meet, To finger long and whisper low .... Upon its messy seat. This hollow in the old oak tree, Where old men feebly come To tell their tales and crack their jokes Or ere they totter home. The hollow in the old oak tree One haunts it when the moon Cleans on the dewy wood walks, clos, Beside the streamlet's tune Upon the roughened bark to spend Hot kisses, passionate tears; To murmur to the old oak tree Life's grief for Love's lost years.
 %All the Year Round
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

A professor in Montreal set himself to work and mastered twelve languages in four years. Then he went crazy and now talks in a language which no one can understand.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04

A balloon is like boom. It infates easily, rises very high and nobody is hurt until it comes down, and then it w1seks alike tho just and njust.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-06-08
Killed in a Collision. j..

CHEYENNE, Wyo., May s1.-A serious acci-
dent occurred yesterday afternoon on the
Cheyenne and Northern, near Bordeaux,
eighty-fve miles from this city, when pas
sengcr engine ran into work train. John
Hader, passenger conductor; John Mayaeld,
passenger brakeman, and Charles Reem, fire.
man, were killed outright
The injured are Engineer Chris Madsen
confusion Of the head and body burned. En-.
gineer Brooks, scalded and burned. Ths re.
covery Of these two men is doubtful. John
Toole was injured in the head and spine
Thomas Walsh, shoulder sprained and burned
Roadmaster Delaney, ankle dislocatcd. An
drew Heenan, slightly injured by jumping
from the work train engine.
A washout of the road six miles north Of
Bordeaux was being repaired by work train
When the north bound passenger train az
rived at Bordeaux its crew received orders tc
run to the scene of the washout with ar
empty engine to learn whether the road could
be used by the passenger train. While making
this run the engine collided with the wutl
train, which had finished the repairs sooner
than was expected and was returning to Bor
deaux at full speed. Both engines were com
pletely wrecked. The bodies of the killed
were brought to Cheyenne last evening ant
four of the injured sent to the Onion Pacih
hospital at Denver.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-06-08
Cut Face.

DULUTH, Mimi, May sO.-Ten days ago
Deputy Sheriff Free started from Tower, ac-
companied by Jim Beedo, for Deer Lake. in
1tasca county, to arrest Cut Face, the Indian
who murdered Joe Bonyille recently. Ar
rived there they discovered that Cut Face had
departed for Net Lake reservation, in st
Louis county, fifty miles away, where he had
father and brother. Obtaining q canoe
the officers started for Net Lake. where they
arrived Sunday at s a. IN. They found an In
dian awake, together with several children.
They discovered that he was Cut Face by
one eye and other distinguishing marks. En-
ticing him to the canoe on the pretense that
they wanted paddle repaired, they gagged
and manacled him, put him Tito the canoe,
and started off. The children saw this and
aroused the camp. Sixteen Indians pursued
and brought them back. using knives and
axes. The officers clothes were badly cut by
their weapons. After parleying the white
men were allowed to depart, being told that
it was right for ali Indian to kill white man,
and no Indian should be punished for such a
murder. Free, as soon as he arrived in Tower,
took the train for Duluth. To-day he Oh
tained a warrant for the arrest Of Cut Face,
the chief OF the Net Lake reservation, and
four or Ave others. Returning to Tower, he
chesters, and capture the Indiana.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-06-08
A Terror.

QuIrMAS, Ga, May 3o.-A singular story
of atrocity on the part OF husband was
brought out today in the trial OF Mort Win
ters, the son OF a prominent planter, for ar
son. Winters early developed the character
of rake, and eloped with Mis-, Mollie Joyce,
of Fort White, Florida. They have now been
married six years. He inflicted unspeakable
lndignities upon her, and finally when she
quit him he stole her two children from her.
A few nights ago the house IN which Mrs.
Winters lived was burned to the ground. In
the yard was found letter addressed to Mrs.
Winters, but not signed, which she at once
recognized as from her husband. In this let
ter he threatened that he would continue to
burn all houses which would shelter her, and
that he would poison the wells. AS soon as
possible bench warrant was obtained from
Judge Fort, and the entire neighborhood
started out In search of Winters He was
hunted all day, dogs being put on his track,
and at night was located in house, which
was surrounded. Seeing no chance to escape
he gave himself up and was brought to tow
and placed in jail His penalty will be life
imprisonment.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-06-08
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The PrOhibitionists.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 3l.-The prohibition
convention spent the entire forenoon at very
successful begging fer the wherewitf t" run
the campaign. About $4,000 was pledged
for the purpose. OF this amount Wheeler, OF
Chicago; Mcdonald, of San Francisco, and
sturtevant, of Boston, gave &, 500 each.
The afternoon session WAS turbulent and
bolsterotls, and defed the best efforts of st.
John to preserve a scrlblancc Of order, and rs
already predicted the suffrage plank was the
main object of contention. The discussion
on this subject EXPOSED the arrant hypocrisy
Of the prohibition leaders. The delegates
from the south declared that the suffrage
plank would prevent the successful organiza-
tion of the prohibition party in that section,
and they were crowded down and suffrage
plank put iii by Il vote Of to /.
A resolution dcploring the assassination OF
DR.. Haddock and strongly condemning the
failure to convict and punish the guilty par
ties was adopted. The platform favors free
trade and says nothing about pensions fol
soldiers. In spite Of the efforts of some Dem
ocratie wire pullers the disfranchsement OF
the people of Dakota by the Democratic con
gross was pointed'y condemned.
Judge Morrow, of New Jersey, presented
the name Of Clinton B, Flskc of that state
for president amid perfect storm of applause
and he was unanimously nominated.
Tanner, uf Alabama, was nominated fol
vice-president, and when Georgia was reachet
Sam Small in most elegant speech nomi
mated Geo. w. Balm, of Kentucky. who de
clined. Illinois, when called, named John
Brooks, OF Missouri.
The suffrage faction were highly clate'
over their success, but the anti-sutfragist.
were dcspondent and will either sulk during
the compaign or cast the,r ~etes with the Re
publlcans.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-06-08
Blaine's Letter.

WASHINGTON, May s1.-The Post says that
1t has the most reliable authority for the
statement that Mr.. Blaine upon mis- return to
Paris found two or more letters awaiting him
from prominent republican candidates for the
presidential nomination, one Of them being
from John Sherman. Both demonstrated with
Mr.. Blaine for allowing state Of misunder-
standing to exist as to his candidacy. Both
expressed the confidence that he was sincere
In his Florence letter. Certain Of his friends
were embarrassing everybody by continuing
to pueh his name forward. Both letters ap
pealed to Mr. Blaine to do something at once
to relieve the party Of this embarrassment
As result Mr.. Blaine wrote the recent letter
to Whitelaw Reid The Posts informant re-
CARDS this act Of the joint letter writer's al
unfair and q disingsnuous trick, and he
blames Blaine for having written his letter a
the prompting Of his rivals without waiting
to hear from his friends.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-06-08
After Hin i.

DETROIT, Mimi, May 3l.-The particulars
Of the fatal stabbing at Lake Park yesterday
are as follows: A tramp came to Biornstad's
house some ten days ago and was taken in and
fed as he was destitute. He remained until
yesterday, when Bjornstad went out to the
stable to hitch us his team The tramp was
in hiding behind the stable door and jumped
out and stabbed Bjornstad four dimes in the
breast and side. Bjornstad then called to his
wife to bring out his gun, but she, fearing he
had got into quarrel and might kill someone
and not knowing what had taken place, tailed
to comply with his request. The tramp then
made his escape and Bjornstad got his gun
and pursued him forty rods when he fell.
Bjornstad had some money in his house and
1t is supposed that the tramp learned of it.
and intended to murder him and his wife and
then steal the money. Bjornstad is an ole
resident of this county and good man and
the excitement over the affair is running
very high The sheriff with several deputies
has just started In pursuit Of the villain, VIII.
1t is thought will be captured.