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Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
CURRENT EVENTS ABROAD.

A telegram from Sofia says that the Gov crnment has made a requisition for horses and wagons for war service in the proportion of enc cart and two horses to every two hundred househo!ders, thus placing large transport service at the disposal of the Government The Slobolu declares that Prince Ferdinand would rather leave his bones on the Seld of battle than abdicate, which would mean tho assassi. nation of Bulgaria.
 Prince Oscar the second son of King Os- car of Sweden, wilr>>bT married at Bourne month shortly to Miss >Ebbs Munck ono of his mothers maids of honor.
 The son of the Compte dc Paris and the son of the Due de Chartrcs have obtained per emission to enter the Russian army. M. Lcroyer has been ected President of the French Senate.
 An international Socialist Congress will be held in London in AuguAt. -Messrs. Gibbs Hsmbro, J. S. Morgan, and Rothschild London merchants, have contri- buted f5, 900 each to 6 pension fund for nurses of tho peor.
 pr. Schweinfurth states that news reached Cairo on Dec g that Stanley had reached Emin Bey.
 A fanatical outbreak has occurred in tte province of Fukien, China. Twenty Christian churches have been burned and the inhabi- tants massacred.
 The Lond on Times's Berlin correspon len. says the powers have agreed to summon Prince Ferdinand, through Turkey, to resign the Bull garian throne.
 Polish newspapers announce that all off cers in the Russian army of Polish extraction have been dismissed; that numerous Austrian families residing in Padolia have been ordered to leave the country forthwith, and that the Russian Government has purchased large tracts of ground in the immediate vicinity of the frontier.
 According to the London Standards s Vienna correspondent, the Russian concentra- tion of troops on the inner Polish lines within operation, is far more general and active than was the case in December, when the movement caused such an outcry. Both cavalry and grenadiers are being showed forward from St. Petersburg and Kiev so steadily, according to those reports, that the night trains carry no civilian pas engers and the railways are blocked with the transit of troops.
 The remains of the SeHbrated Temple of Yabeiroi have been discoSered by German ex- cavators near Thebes. Reports have been received from Jeddah of a rising against the Christians. It is said the French Consul has been killed.
 Mrs. John Ruskin, in a letter to London newspaper says: During the last 30 years we have ceased to be English. Formerly swind- ling was not our method in trade, nor was ad- yertising necessity. Once We imported from America neither art nor religion. Formerly our navy did not use torpedoes nor did our army make use of rifles behind hedges" Joseph R. Cox, M. F.. has arrived in Lon- don. having succeeded in eluding the Irish police who for some time past, have been try ing to effect his arrest.
 A Russian Profess6r has been arrested at Buda Pesth on thechafge of being spy. The value of presents received hy the Pope is said to be SIP, coo, 900, and the money gifts $s,0O0.o 900.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
[4HE OLD.TIME WEATHER SHARP.
.1How he Secured a Valuable Meteor
 ologfcal Point for 50 Cents.

Among my first recollections was see ing my mother take down copy of Grier's Almanac, which was suspended by string to the mantelpiece, to see about the changes of the moon. Robert Grier. the maker of this wonderful all manac, was very plain man, who lived and died years ago in Butts county During his life he made the calculations for the almanac, and almost every family in Georgia at least had copy of this al manac, and relied on it for much valu- able Information. He pretended to tell when it would rain, and many other things. Although he has been dead many years, Griers Almanac still lives. After his death the calculations were made by Thomas P. Ashmore until he failed, and now they are made by his nephew, Otis Ashmore, one of the most {! intelligent educators in Georgia. Once it is said MT. Grier was riding along the road. when he came to where boy was holding a calf by the ears while his mother milked the COW. He rode up to make some inquiries about | the road. He addressed the boy and said:
 "My son, can't you open the gate for Auo oo l Cstil SO " Ao"A "t'J 'AoN'0A- ~ plantation2"
 "Yes," said the boy, eff you will get down and hold the calf; and if you don mind you will get good wetting before you go far"
 MT. Grier rode off and opened the gate himself, giving but little heed to what the boy said, for he looked above and saw no sign of rain. He rode on for several miles, and, true enough, the clouds began to gather, and soon it was pouring down rain so that MT. Grier soon became thoroughly drenched. He was so anxious to know the weather sign that he rode back to inquire of the boy how he knew so well it was going to rain. He wanted to secure so important weather sign. He found the boy and said:
 l 'sMy son, I'll give you silver half dollar if you will tell me how you know l 1t was going to rain."
 The little fellow promptly replied ''Dad's get one of old Grier's almanacs, and he said it wasn't going to rain; and he is such an awful liar about the weather I knew it was going to rain." He had no idea he was addressing the old gentle man himself
 Mir. Grier paid hlm the 50 cents and rode off, amused at the poor opinion the boy had of him as an almanac maker.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
TEXAS'S NEW CAPITOL 1t Cost 3.OOO,OOO Acres of Land
 and is Big.

Preliminary preparations are in progress for tin, Texas, on the occasion of the dedication of the new State House, now nearing completion. The military feature of the celebration will be under the auspices of regular army officers, and will be interstate in character. May l4 to 19 inclusive is the time fixed for the en- campment. Gov. Ross is sending invitations to all Governors in Mexico and the United States to attend the celebration as guests of the State of Texas.
 The State Capitol is second only in size to the National Capitol at Washington, and cost 5000, 900 acres of land, representing money value of nearly S7,OO0,OO0.. An effort will be made thr ugh the Texas Congressional delega- tion to secure the attendance of the President and Mrs. Cleveland, to meet President Diaz and his wife, and to commemorate the occa- sion with a grand peace festival. Gen. Diaz has unof6cially acquiesced in such pro- pramme
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
WHITES SCHEME.
How He Would Relieve the Treasury
 Ofthe Surplus.

Congressman S.,V. White of New York, it is understood, has prepared for introduction in the House bill providing that the rate of in- terest on the per cent. bonds be reduced to 21ls per cent. by paying the holders of the said bonds the difference between 2L% per cent. and per cent for the plumber of years that the bonds have to run before maturity.
 In this way Congressman White, who is familiarly known in Wall street as 'sDeacon" White, proposes to reduce the surplus in the United States Treasury, and at the same time enable the Government to save money.
 According to recent statements the per cent. bonds now outstanding amount to $738,- 0OO,OO0. of which the national banks hold SIPS, 100000.
 The larger part of the balance is held by in- surance and trust companies, savings banks and holders of trnst funds Now the proposi- tion is to pay these holders l-3 per cent. of the unaccruod interest for tho time the bonds have to mature, or in round figures Sl 99 5Oo, ,O6O less 3 1-2 per cent. on that sum, which the Govern ment would deduct by reason of the discount. making the payment, say, STA, ,624. .0OO. Such a cash payment would enable the Government to save 1-2 per cent, or moro than S5O, ,OO0,- 900 for nineteen years upon the money that would otherwise be disbursed.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
FANCY DOGS BURNED.
Three Hundred Dogs Lose their
 Lives in Fire.

The Fourteenth Regiment armory, frame structure, in the city of Columbus. O., was burned. There were 1000 rounds Of ammuni- ton in the building. The cartridges exploded, tho bullets flying iii all directions, making it dangerous for men to work Pete Ball, color ed was struck in the head by 8 bullet Three hundred stands of rifles and the uniforms of all the men were lestoyed. The Ohio Poultry, Pigeon, keunel, and Pet Stock Association be- gan their exhibition at the arnory on the 10th inst. The value of the exhibit is estimated at over $50,00O. All the poultry and pig con stock and nearly all the dogs were burned. The famous Gordon setter, Royal Dude, owned by Walter Hammctt, of Philadei- phia, valued at SIC, ,0O0 broke his chain and got out badly singod. The only other dogs saved were the champion English setter, Paul Gladstone, Pittsburgh, valued at 10000, and two Irish settery, and pointer belonging to residents of Columbus which had been taken home last night. { Among the dogs burned were Patti M., prize pointer bitch, of Clcve- land, which has taken prizes at all the kennel shows, and was valued at $I 900. In all over s9oealugs of different breeds were losE, compUs- ing the finest display ever made in Ohio. Sir Charles, said to he the finest specimen of the St. Bernard in America, owned by H. l.. Good man, Chicago valued at S2, ,!100 and the whole of the Al Kennel, Toledo, Ohio, composed of St. Bcrnards, were all burned. There were between six and eight hundred entries in poultry, carrier pigeons, etc., from many States, all burned.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
TO MIR. BURGESS.
X Purse of $1O,172.25 for the De
 signer of the Puritan.

The Burgess Testimonial Fund Committee wrotc to Mir. Burgess, the designer of the Vol untecr, shortly before Christmas, enclosing check for Sl0,1I2.55. The letter was intrusted to Gen. Paine to deliver, who was asked to withhold it until the Boston fund presentation should take place. It now appears that there will be 2 delay in arranging that event, and MT. Paine was instructed to hand the check to MT. Burgess with this letter.
 ''NEw YORK, Dec g, 1So7 Edward Burgess, Esq, Boston.
 Dear Sir: Through the kind medium of our mutual good friend, Gen. Charles I. Paine, we have the great pleasure of sending you the Treasurers check for Sl0, 172.25, the net am- ount received here in behalf of the National Testimonial Fund, in grateful recognition of your splendid genius and careful study, result ing in the modelling .of the yachts Puritan, Mayflower, and Volunteer, which, making such a marked advance, one after the other, on pre- vious designs so successfully defended the Americas Cup against three English yachts succcssiyely sent to this country to wrest it hack.
 No event has, in late years, redounded more to the credit of this country abroad, rejecting as it did the earnest concentration of ingenu- ity of our people when occasion should re- quire and forcing the acknowledgement of the English press and people that they have met more than their match on the element on which they held themselves pre-eminent. s'To the firm resolve, nautical knowledge, and great hberality of Gen. Chas. I. Paine are indeed due the nTSl nectt Ol pIdlSe, TOT WllIl- out him these results might not have been so successfully attained but 1t needed the scien- tific designer to carry out his ideas to success, and in this matter he had the wisdom and foresight to select you as his faithful ieuten- ant.
 Assuring you, dear sir, of the hearty mean- ing of this slight tribute and of our esteem snd respect we remain, yours very sincerely,
 ssJ ". HAYWARD,
 ssF w. J. HURST,
 Burgess Testimonial Fund MT. Burgess replied:
 tsMessrs. James W. Hayward and F. W. Hurst.
 New York.
 s'MY DEAR SIRs: Gen. Paine has given mo your most kind letter of Dec. 24, with it's en- closure of check to my order for S1i.172.25. ''It is impossible for me to express as l would my deep sense of the unparalleled generosity and kindness which prompted such an unex- pected gift-one tIat I feel I have done 80 little to deserve.
 ''But magnifcently generous as it is, I can assure you that I value far higher its testi- mony to the existence of so many kind friends and we'll wishers. I hope you can find some way to express to them my heartfelt gratitude for their great goodness to me.
 Please accept my sincere thanks for the very kind words with which you present the gift, and believe me always most respectfully yours, EDWARD BURGESS. 'sBosToN, Jan. 12, 1sSS''
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
$2OO,OOO Chicago Fire.

The large four-story brick building at the southeast corner of Madison street and the river, burned. The occupants were the Nono- tuck Silk Company, A. Ettinger, suits and ,loaks: John A. Griffiths & Co, tailors' trim mings, and T. J. Shay X Co.,, boots and shoes. The stocks of all are total loss After the hremen tho1ght the fire was under control 8 section of the roof caved in and crashed through all the floors. The il mes shot down. ward, and in an instant the entire stocks on the first floor were all ablaze This floor with it's valuable stocks of silks and costly merchan- 1 lise, was gutted, involving a further loss of zupWard. Of $7Q 900. The loss on the building slfd 6oufeAts I 99o0 ooos
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEW YoRK.--taood Steers, 101sc.; Fair do., s to e1<c.; 0xeTy6s4 to 9l+c:; Dry Cows. live weight, ? to SAC; Bulls, do., to 4Ic., to sIse.; Hogs, live weight, 51l to 5ss4c per fb.
 WArEnrowN, Mass,-Market Beef, choice, S7.OO to S7.50; extra, 50 to S6. 75; 1st quaE ity, $500 to s6.25; 2d quality, $500 to S5.50; 3d quality, S4.00 to S4.50 Swine.--Western fat, live, 54 to G.; Northern dressed hogs, lots, $2.5O, $500 to 400 each; extra, S4 g to S4 75; Spring Lambs, 5 to 6l4c, per fb; Veal Calves, 2H to 611ac. per fh.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
Complaint of a Fisherman.

Representative Chipn,an of Michigan has laid before Secretary Barard the complaint of S. F. Talsma, citizen of that State, alleging that his nets have been seized, and that he has been unlnwfully deprived by the Canadian arl- River. The trouble arises out of dispute as to tho boundary line between the two countries. The Canadian officials contend that Ta'sma was fishing on the Canadian side of the river, while Talsma asserts that he was in waters where he had perfect right to go. Talsma places his damages at S2000O. Complaint is also made that the Canadian Government does every thing in its power to annoy American fisher in the pursuit of tier industry.
 Secretary Bayard, it is said, will lay the grievance complained of before the British Government.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18

IA theory has been started with regard the of the face Women who for have been careful of their would circumstances wash the face and the skin. Now that Ivory has been invented this idea exploded and weown physician in the metropolitan profession recommends his freely every day. ahering the skin we'll He states the beneficial results will be effected by this method of improving the skin.
 considerable pausibitythat the of the cogged grease and dirt the hands portion of the body And if soap considered ba its needs be felt equally the face By regular aherng the facial he claims kept open cean coggng that produces unsghy blackhead pimp and healthy fresh and brighter resultant Not mincng matters he says that the trouble with who have saow pasty skins i that from years years end they have really clean face -Beak kks EnfA.
 A WORD OF WARNING. be "u good as the Ivory ARE but like all counte lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities or the genuine Ask for "Nory Soap and insist upon getting it.
 ebt1ssh < Gamble
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
The Florida Exposition,

The Florida Sub-tropical Exposition was opened at Jacksonville with the most impress sive ceremonies and demonstrations ever wit messed in the State. The procession, which formed ill the Park and marched through the splendidly decorated streets to the Exposition grounds, was more than mile in length, and was witnessed by fully so. GOO people. The ora tion of the day was delivered by ex- Gov. Bloxham and the address in which the Expo- sition was formally presented to the people of Florida was made by Gov Perry. Speeches were madesalso by President Kreamer and pi- rsstor- General Psiua. se.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
The Sweetest Girl in School.

'She's the sweetest girl in school!" enthusi- astically exclaimed one young miss to another, as they passed down the street together. Edith is so kind, and gentle, and unselfish every one likes her. And she has lovely golden hair and pretty eyes. Isn't it 8 pity her complexion is such dreadfn TRe erls skpned nas along, but it happened Edith's mother had heard what they said. It set her thinking What could be done for tn SC headaches and the rough, muddy complexion, that was such trial to her gentle daughte'. She recalled what she had read of Dr. Pierce's Golden Med- fcal Discovery, and on the spur of the moment she slipped into a dru. store and bought sup ply. Edith took it faithfully, with the result the headaches, made her skin soft, fair and rosy, and now she is not only the "sweetest girl in school" but the most beautiful.
 INDUSTRY and economy are sure to be re- wardod
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18

SNow an inch deep is reported at Monterey, Mexico, and so cold was the weather that Howe's Circus, which went out there, had to build fire around the elephant to prevent the animal from freezing to death.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
Con.umD,Ion .ureIy Curea,

To the Editor:-Please inform your readers that l have a positive remedy for the above named disease By its timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been permanently cured. shall be glad to send two bottles of my remedy sumption if they will send me their Express and F. o. address. Respectfully,
 T. A SI1OCIJM MO, 1S1 Pearl St., N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
I COUNT no hours but bright ones.-Dial.
C.h.o.0! C.h.0.ol! C.h.O.O!!!

Don't sneeze, sneeze. hawk, hawk, spit, blow, and disgust everybody with your offensive from the nose and eyes, throat disease. caus- ing choking sensations, cough, ringing noises toms of nasal catarrh, remember that the manufacturers of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy offer, in good faith. 500 reward for a case of catarrh which they cannot cure. The Remedy is sold by druggists at only 50 cents,
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
NEVER look a gift horse in the mouth.
Tho Homcliest Man in Town,

As we'll as the handsomest, and others ars invited to call on any druggist and get tres a trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, 8 remedy that is selling entirely upon its merits and is guaranteed to cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Large bottles, 5O cents and Sl
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18

stinging; worse by scratching. If allowed to continue tumors form, which often bleed and ulcerate, becom ng very sore. SWAYNEs OiNT. ceration, and in many cases removes the tn. mors. Equally etficaciors in curing all Skin Diseases. DR. SWAYNE& X SON, Philadelphia
 Sent by mail for % cts. Also sold by druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
Pepnermint Growers Pleased

Peppermint growers are jubilant over the rescinding by Secretary Fairchild of the order slowing importers of Japanese peppermint oi! to put mp their oil in smaller bottles and re shipping it to Europe without payment of sluty Inc protest against this order from Wayne county, N. l., was most emphatic, for in Nnyue pounty is grown two-thirds of all the 5 u1nod tn tho vuxids
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18

THE farmer who plays winning hand in this day and country must keep his eye on the three acses--hay, hog, and hOminy
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
A LIE only stands till the truth is known.


Oft obscure the road that leads to health. Unmarked by board or sign;
 Wisdom avails not, powerless is wealth
 To sooth those aches Of thine.
 But do not despair with life there's hope The cloud conceals the sun;
 With Pierce's Favorite Prescription at hand Your life's full course may run.
 More truth than poetry in these lines, as thousands of ladies all over the land, now blooming with health, testify to the great cur ative powers of pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- tion, adapted by much research and careful nesses and ailments peculiar to females. All druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18

Send for pamphlet on '.Taylor's Hospital Cure for Catarrh." Mailed free from City Hall Pharmacy, 2A B'way, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
Cold Waves

FoR SPECIAL. Rates for advertising in this paper apply to the publisher of the paper. U3
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18

If afflicted with sore eyes use pr. Isaac Thomp sons EyeWater Druggists sell at 25c per bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18

"RoYAL GLUE" mends anything! Broken China, Glass; Wood. Free vials at Drugs X Gro.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
cATARRH IN THE HEAD.

SYMPTOMS OF THE DIsEASE.-Dull, heavy headache, head nto the throat sometimes poIs water and nd aer a the are weak there in the hacking ter with seabs from ueTs the voice is ehanged and mpared there is sensation of dzznsss with menal @ symptoms likely to be in any 9ne above symptoms result in consumpoa and end in the understood unsuccessuly treated by physicians
 o--o. orvor If would evil strike as its oom"o" S."S. the majority of some
 TREATMENT o1ss of pPSstS s ESsen en m aeps ns S directed to the snoral o hat The more we see o ths nuay the do combining with healing application tho1ough and persistent inter nall of bood-cleansing and tonic medicines. T r curing caarrh and all the various diseases with
 EWEE which it is frequently complicated, throat,
 Su.A bronchial, and lung diseases, weak stomach, " sn Msi ypa pb "% aas se wosr
 - full powers and virtues of Dr. Perce's Golden Med Discovery be strongly extoled 1t has specific
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
- Itching Piles,

INDUSTRY and economy are sure to be re- warded,
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-18
l COMMON SENSE
 l TREATMENT.

directed to the 7'emOrdi odious disease. and we
 nually at the Invalids' we realize the importan soothing and healing al nal use of blOOd-cleansi
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-22
Thu Election.
fHoneiand Farm. j

1t is matter of serious regret
that in this contest the farmers Of
the country, North and South, have
not realized how deeply their inter.
ests are involved in this issue OF
tariff reform. Until the agricultur.
al community demands ;the reduc-
ton OF the war tariff, it will remain
as it is-enriching the few at the
expense of the many.
The gains of the Democrats were
made in the cities, much to the sur
prise of both parties. But the is
sue of tariff reform was fully dis
cussed, and brought before the
workingmen, who were made TO re-
alize that whatever benefits the tar
if might be to their employers it
was Of no benefit whatever to them.
AS matter of fact, it is an incubus
upon most of the manufacturers
themselves, snd benefits only few
even Of the capitalists.
This aside, the election Of Mr..
Harrison needs cause no disturb
ance anywhere. His personal char
acter is above reproach. He is a
man of sturdy common sense, bit
whether or rot he has the force of
character that will enable him to
resist Che pressure from the worst
elements of his party TINA alone
can decide.
Mr.. Cleveland has made a record
upon which he can very well afford
to go down to history. For four
years the government has been in
the handsSof able and honest men
in all its departments. The navy
has been recognized; che public
lands have been taken from the
corporations and reserved for the
| people; the treasury has been faith
fully conducted, and the verdict OF
history will be that Mr.. Cleveland,
under the most trying circumstan-
ces, has SO conducted himself as to
take rank among the best of our
presidents.
Now that the electionis overland
the course OF both parties fairly de.
cided for the next four years, lei
the people once more resume Their
ordinary vocations. The general
condition OF the worlds market;
are favorable to agricultural inter
ests, and Indicate higher prices fol
the next few years and better re-
wards for the labor of the farmer.