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Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
AN AMERICANS DEATH. The Remark able Result of the Stum-
 bling of a Horse.

Mir. Mahlon Sands, a prominent Now York CT, was fatally injured by his horse, which stumbled and fell on him, just as he was start ing for rido in the famous Rotten Row, of Hyde Park, London. Death occurred within two hours, the mans skull being fractured, his forehead battered, and his left side and arm frightfully bruised
 MT. Sands was the son of Abraham E. Sands, the senior member of the once famous drug firm of A. B. Sands & Co. His father was the own;r of the patent medicine known as Sands Sars rarilla," and left large fortune. Mah- lon Sands was not engaged in active business, snd had lived in Europe for number of years. Ho was a yachtsman, and once owned the yacht Viking. He was one of the founders of the Knickerbocker Club. MT. Sands was As years old and was twice married. His first wife was & daughter of the late R. B. Minturn. He had ora daughter by this marriage, who is now living. His widow was Miss Hartpence, of Philadelphia, niece of the Hon. Levi P. Mor- ton. By her he had three children.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

Engineer J. J. Woodruff and Fireman H. D. Kitzmiler, employed on the Baltimore X Ohio Railroad, were instantly killed by the explosion of their engine. The accident occurred at Rawlings station, point near Cumberland, at an early hour in the morning. The engine trains. Woodruff was literally blown to pieces. The fireman was scalded to death. He was hurled some thirty feet with part of the the boiler, and the escaping steam put an end to bis life. There was hardly whole piece of the engine remaining. Bits of iron were hurled in every direction. Woodruff belonged in Martinsburg and Kitzmiller lived in Gum hor
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
Settled the Dis Duto,

The arbitration of the President of the Uni ted States on tho question of the boundary between Nicaragua and Costa Rica has mado very favorable impression on the pco- pie of Costa Rica, as tho cardinal point sub- mitted to tho a bitrator has been judged in ab- soluto conformity with tho right of tho repub- lie and with the allegations presented by the Government. The Gdceta OGicial says that the settlement is a matter of congratulation to both Governments. ''Ihe decision of the ar bitrator," continues the paper, Sis even of greater import, since byi tho rights of both republics stand out clear snd unmistakable in relation to the navigation of the San Juan River and the canal concessions.
 ssBoth republics owe gratitude to the Pres- dent of the United States for the good will with which he lent his valuable aid to the two sister countries, which arc alike admirers of the great republic of the North"
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
Degrading Indian Women.

Sir James Ferguson, in response to questions as to whether the Government of India openly conducted a regular system of supplying native women for British regiments, referred to a circular purporting to have been issued by the Commander-in-C Chief to the general officers in command of divisions, directing those officers to see that the regimental Lazars have @ suffi- cicnt number of women sufficiently attractive, and that they be provided with proper houses.
 mess of tho circular, but meantime disapproved tho practice of providing the soldiers with na- tive women, and had ordered it to cease.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
The Wisconsin Eldorado.

Capt. D. F. Strobeck, of Wakefield, who has charge of the Washburn Mine in the New FL dorado, is at Ashland, Wis. He says leads of pure '.black jack" were struck in new explora- tions within few feet of the surface. Some of the rock from the Washburn Mine will be brought here to be smelted as soon as the reducing works are in running order. Manager Warnfried, of tho Ashland Gold and Silver Shelter, returned this evening from St. Paul, where arrangements were made for ma- chinery. Large numbers of gold hunters are every inch of ground around w aketield
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
England Tn ESypU.

Lord Salisbury was called upon by deputa- tion of members of the House of Commons and others, who asked the Government to protect trading, and to suppress slave dealing in tho Soudan. The Premier explained that there were only two ternatives-withdrawal from Suakim, which would mean the dominance of Osman Digna and the slave trade, or the con- tinuance of the Egyptian flag at Suakim. An English protectorate, he said, could not be thought of. The Government sympathized with the aims of the deputation, and would advise the Egyptian Government to the best If its ability
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEW YoRK-Good Steers, g to 1O4c.; Fair do., 8 to s7sc.;. Oxen, 6 A to 10c.; Dry Cows, live weight, 1s4 to sac; Bulls, do., 3 to 4s4c.; sheep ef 7e; Lambs Lambs; to so; g Ss veals <;
 WArEnTowN, Mass.-Market Beef, choice, $7OO to $7.5O; extra, $6.5O to $6 675; 1st qual- ity, $500 to 6.25 2d quality, $500 to $55O; Sd quality, $4.OO to $4.5O. Swine.-Western fat, live, 6A to 611ac.; Northern dressed hogs, 74 cents per tb. Sheppard Lambs.--In lots s2. 50, s4.oo to $500 each; extra, s5 50 to $6.75; Spring Lambs, 6 s1 to Sc, per 1b Veal Calves, 2L to 61Ic ft.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
Army Worm Plague.

Tho army worm now threatens large part of the Ohio Valley. The worm is marching north from Kentucky, over an area of several is attacking aad destroying every piece of veg tation. Large farms in the rich valley of the Green and Ohio Rivers have already been stripped of all vegetable life as completely as though swept by fire. Young wheat, clover and all other grasses, as we'll as flowers shrub bery and hedges, are disappearing. Nothing seems to escape it, nor is there any remedy to stay its ravcnous march.
 Heretofore some relief has been obtained by turning swine into the fields, but the worms are now numerous that the hogs donot seem to diminish them.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
To Connect With Detroit.

MT. James F. Joy, President of the Wabash road, was asked as to the truth of rumor that the Canadian Pacific would shortly connect with Detroit. He said sYes, the Canadian Pacific will come to Detroit. It's purpose is to tages of such connection the immense busi- ness it must command, and the resulting bene- fit to Detroit are so apparent as to need no con- ment. The Pacific already has line from Toronto to St. Thomas. It will be extended to Detroit as soon as the road is satisfied of the of the Wabash"
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

derful progress in modern times, that the most intricate and delicate operations arc now un- dertaken and carried to a. successful issue: cases of what is known as pneumotcny, that is to say, the removal of diseased portions of tho ever, this delicate operation has sometimes been successfully performed, tho risks attend ing it are so great. and the chances of recovery 50 light, that 1t is seldom resorted to. The safest plan in consumptive cases is to use pr: Pierco's Golden Medical Discovery This will always cure the disease in its earlier stages, thoroughly arrestinQ the ravages of tho terri ble malady, by removing its cause and healing the lunga
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
An ostrich may be able to kick harder than 8 COW, but he can't switch you in the eye with his tail
A Great SurprIso

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam TOT tho Throat and Lungs, the great guarau- teed remedy. Would you believe that 1t is sold on its merits and that any druggist Is au- thorized by tho proprietor of this wonderful remedy to give you a sample bottle free2 It never fails to euro acute or chronic coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large bot tles EQ centa and 9l
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

T Scrofula, Bron hitis and General Debility win try SCoTT's EMULSION of Cod laver Oil with Hypophosphites, they will find immediate re- Ii f and permanent b ne1t. The Medical Pre- fsssion universa ly declare it remedy of tn greatest value and very palatable. Real: ''! have used Scott's Emulsion in several case of Scrofult and Debility in Children. Results most gratifying. My little patients take it with pleasure. ."-W. A. HUBERT, M.D., Salis- hury I'll
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

"Yes; shall break to engagement" she said, folding her arms and looking defiant; sit is really too much trouble to converse with him; he's as deaf as post, and lks like he hawks and spits is digusting." Don't break the engagement for that; tell him to take Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. It will cure him com pletely." Well, In tell him. l do hate to break it off, for in all other respects he's quite too charming" Of course, it cured his ca tarrh.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

CORNELL UNIVERSITY will make the study of practical horticulture 8 prom inent department. Professor l.. H. Bailey, of the Michigan State Agri- cultural College, has been called to the chair. Professor B. Benjamin An drews, of Brown University, is elected to the chair of political economy and finance.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
One of Grants Arabians Sold.

Gen. s. w. Colby. of Beatrice, Neb., has purchased of U; s. Grant, Jr., the Arabian stallion Linden Tree. Linden Tree and Leo- pard, another Arabisn horse were presented to Gen. Grant at Constantinople in March, 1879, by the Sultan of Turkey. Linden Tree is now at Washington and will be shipped to Beatrice in few days.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

'I want to thank you," writes . young man to B; F. Johnson & O., Richmond, Va. "for abled to mske money faster than ever did before." This is but a sample extract of the many hundred of similar letters received by the above firm. See their advertisement in another column.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
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indescribable feeling of dread, or of im- pending calamity2
 number of theso symptoms you are suffering from that most common of American manifestations Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver, associated with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The moro complicated your disease has become, the greater the number and diversity of symptoms. No matter what stage it has reached, DR. will subdue it, if taken according to di- rections for a reasonable length of time. If not cured, complications multiply and Consumption of the Lungs, Skin Diseases, ease, or other grave maladies are quite
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
MARKET PRICE
Highest Produce Quotations in New
 York-Cattlc Market.
MAY l5, 1888.

MAY l5, 1888. BUrrER.-State Dairy, extra. ......e 26 State Dairy, fair to prime. ........ 4 Elgin Creamery, extra. 27 Western Dairy, extra. ............. g Imitation Creamery, fancy. ......... 23 Western Factory, fresh, extra. 21 Western Factory, fresh, good. 19 BEANS AND PEAs.-Marrow, choice. e.65 Beans, choice. ..................... 2.tO Red Kidney, choice. 1.90 oHnEsa.-stste % sss Factory, fancy white: 1sH State Factory, fancy colored. 12 State Factory, full cream, colored.. 10H DRIED FRUITs.-Evaporated Apples. 0Z Raspberries, evaporated. .......... ~ Eaos.~Esstern, fresh. ....:::::...:. ] 1sh Southern, fresh. h................... IA Western. fresh esh..,,.,....,... 14 Fau1rs.-lpples. Baldwin ......... $50 Apples, Russet, Roxbury. y........... 800 Apples. common. n.,............. 25O Oranges, Florida, fancy............ 700 Strawberries, Fla, prime, per quart. 30 HAY AND STRAw.-Hay, No. retailg.. 95 Hay, Clover mixed. d................. 70 Hay, Salt ..................''... o2 oo Long Rye Straw. w.................. 95 Oat otraW ....'.........''. " POULTRY, ETc.-Live Western Geese. 1.12 IurheyS.. ............ ............ l5 Geese, Southern. ................... 90 Western Ducks. ............... U State and Penn Fowls. ...... ...... 13L Dressed Turkeys, fancy ............ 15 Capons, large per ID. b............... 25 Capons small, per ID. 22 English Snipe, per dog. ............ 1.5O Tame Squabs, white, per dozen. 4.5O Tame Squabs, dark, per dog. ....... $50 VEGErABLEs.-Potatoes,S State Burb'k. 2.25 State Rose. e...................... .. 2.62 Del. River Sweets s................ 4.5O Onions, common, per bbl. .......... 500 Onions, Bermuda, per crate. ....... 2.75 Kale, Baltimore, per bbl. ........ 1.25 Cabbage, Charleston. .............. 2.75 Cucumbers Florida, per crate .... 2.5O Beets, Bermuda per crate. ....... 75 Egg Plant, Fla, per bbl ....... 600 Tomatoes, Florida per crate. ... 1.75 Asparagus, Charleston, per dog. .... 600 Asparagus, choice, Jersey. ....... 4.5O Green Peas, Savannah. ............ 1.5O Redishes, Norfolk k........... 50
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
Consumption Surely Cured.

To the Editor:-Please inform your readers named disease. By it's timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been permanently cured. l shall be glad to send two bottles of my remedy FREE to any of your readers who have con. sumption if they will send me their Express and F. o. address. Respectfully,
 T. A. SLOCUM. MO-. 18l Pearl St.. N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
Tho New Prfx0 Story

Is eagerly sought for, read with pleasure or disappointment, is then tossed aside and or go ten. But ladies who read of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, read it again, for they discover in it something to prize-a messenger engagements or any of the painful disorders or weaknesses peculiar to their sex. Periodical pains, internal Inflammation and alteration, readily vi, Id to its wonderful curative and healing powers. It is tn, only medicine for women, sold by. druggists, under q posit'yc guarantee from the manufacturers that it will be 1ciunded. This guarantee has been printed on the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully cor rioI ont forY
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

woman wearing . handsome seal-skin sacque is enough to make another woman cast fur-tive glances at her.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

liable to set in, and, sooner or later, in- duce . fatal termination.
 DR. PIERCKs GOLDEN MEDICAL DIsCov- FRY acts powerfully upon tho Liver, and through that great blood-purifying organ, clcanscs tho system of all blood-tuints and impurities, from whatever cause arising. M agd atber "PSn sne cleansing, strengthening, and healing their diseases. As an appctizing, restorative tonic, 1t promotes digestion and nutri- strength. In malari6 districts, this won- derful medicine hos gained great celeb rity in curing Fever and Aguc, Chills and Fever, Dumb Aguo, and kindred
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

Botch, Erup- Virulcn bood-posons by
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Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
A knock-turn-A foul ball.
Why We Min

FOR SPECIAL. Rates for advertising in this paper apply to the publisher of the paper. D2O
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

"CoLUMBUs, OHIO, Aug. 18th, 1887.
 WORLDS DIsPENSARY MEDICAL AsSOCLA-
 TON, 683 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.:
 Gentlemcn-For several years have felt it to be my duty to give to you the facts in rela- vated case of salt-rhcum, by the use of your Golden Medical Discovery An elderly lady Id been Q great sufferer from salt-rheum for ears. The disease was most distressing in her skin to crack open on the inside of the fingers tween the fingers. She was obliged to protect cans of adhesive plasters, salves, ointments and ng the winter months had to have her hands pain was quite severe at times and her general 'hected, paving the way for other diseases to nd rheumatism caused 8 great deal of suffering alt-rheum She had used faithfully, and wit6 able perseverance, all the remedies prescribed but without obtaining relief. She afterwards ,elf by drinking teas made from blood purify She continued this for several years but de finally. about ten years ago. l chanced to read small pamphlets setting forth the merits or his
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
Rcln n nrk n h1e SurRorv.

The hand of Fate has . callous palm and when it strikes it hits hard.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

humors, from common Dlotch, or Erup- ton, to the worst Scrofula. Salt-rheun, "Fever-sores," Scaly or Rough Skin, in conquered by this powerful. purifying, and invigorating medicine. Great Eating Ul- cers rapidly heal under it's benign infiu-
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
ARE YOU SICK ?

Do you feel dull. languid, low-spirited, nfcless, and indescribably miserable. both physically and mentally: experience a or of "goneness," or emptiness of stomach in the morning, tongue coated, bitter or bad taste in mouth, irregular appetite, diz- tight, floating specIs" I" before % the eyes, S nervous prostration or exhaustion, irrita- bility of temper, hot hushes, alternating with chilly sensations, sharp, biting, tran sness after meals, wnkefulness, or dis turbed and unrefreshing sleep, constant,
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

Thoroughly cleanse the blood, which is PIERCE's GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY, and good digestion, fair skin, buoyant spirits, and bodily health and vigor win be established.
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 A medicine possessing the power to GU obstinate or difficult of cure than Salt-rheu
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
| |SALT-RKEuM | AND
 RHEUMATISM.

relative of mine had upwards of forty yea hands, causing the ak at the joints and betV the raw places bymes bandages, and during dressed daily. The pt health was badly ah creep in. Catarrh ant in addition to the sal the most comrncndat by her physicians, b, began treating hersel ing roots and herbs:
 rived no benefit. Fiji one of Dr. Pierce's sll Golden Medical Disc
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
SILK and Satin Ribbons FREE !

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Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16
Strength and Economy

Becauseit effects remarkable cures where other preparations totally fail.
 Because there is nothing equal to 1t for curing dyspepsia, bousness sick headache, indigestion.
 Because every article entering into 1t carefully scanned but the best Is used, and all the and herbs are ground in our own drug mill-w hich makes impossible the of anything impure or dol eterious.
Connecticut western news., 1888-05-16

Lungs, Splitting of Blood, Shortness of 1
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-01-17
GdT TIE BEAD WOOis

Sonss1D's Street Oar Company evtE Nas
Hslp r' Pay for street. Paving.
Special - the Gazette
Houston, TEX Jan. l6.-Houss5r is
authorized under the city charter TO pave
its streets at the ex )ense Of Admitting
properly owners snd the street car COM
pany occupying the street. The charter
also provides that ia case OF failure 20
pay oy property owners the lien can be
enforced IN the proper court Ths cog
tractors Boyd Co have finished p2vias
Congress streer, bat the cost assessed
against the Street Railroad ConpIp5
amounting to .o0u. 5000 mas Eof bean
paid. To help the Contractors sg.iuet
the street car company the City Council
passed an ordinance prohibiting the
company IL 10 reIeyirg trace
on Congress street Witno0t
hfst getting the consent VI the
Council. When he street csr c3npere
c0mmeG2ed relaying track the men were
arrested. The street car compzng sued
cut az Injunction - restrsiu tne civ
FROM Interfering with its men. TEE csee
IVES nesrd to-day, Judge MastersOr hold
Ing that the 0T!gIns.era1. to the COMPANY
OF tight If Esy gas atqested rigas, suc
seenfdapt be ngtfih5sk By subseq tent acs
OF The cou1cisT TaT il Junction wss pey-
p5sassee.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-01-17
A NEW SCaEHE.
Gao" ms Kssdtng Company aIsy b. Com
pellsd TO make q, settlrm.n,

Go" ms Reading Company aIey b. Com.
pellsd to make &. Settlement
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. Is For sev-
eTal days there bas been rader coneIGera.
on by leading men in tie order o..
Knights Of Labor Tho advisabiEi;y Of
bringing suit by the common wealth
through the Attorney General seslnst the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad anc
Coal and Iron Company to compel them
To do certain things which il is alleged
they are obliged to do under the cbarte,
ana the various privileges granted ov the
state. One charge Is that the
companies. by refusing to settle with
the men, are "correriRg" CA! snt
othet necess,ries for he purpose of En-
ncnclng toeir values and extorGing ST
exor6i'ant price from the community.
Another charge relStes to the resu3us.-
oliity OF the composites as common
carriers, !! being alleged that or account
OF the coDpaDy's aC:iOu, men arr en-
pi0y5d Who DO not give me best service.
sud whose Efforts would result in &c sv
aId loss 20 the conn unity. There are
other Charges which have been discussed.
GnG - is said some legal PROCEEDINGS vii.
shortly DE instituted. A movement was
started to have Congress appoint I coz
mittee OF lnvesligstion upon the gronrc
pubic interests warrant il, but after
iurther consideration j. Weq decided t.
postpone eppiica,i0a for & C2Dgreas.Oas
committee nCtN the Att0rneE-Gsners. o.
the state could be heard from.