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Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
The Strength ofthe Navy.

Chief Constructor Theodore D. Wilson has submitted to Secretary Whitney his annual report of the operations of his bureau during the last fiscal year. It shows that $SS5,3lo was expended in the repair of the ships, pur- chase of tools, etc. Tho payments made on account of vessels building under contract up to and including the month of October aggregate S3,2G6,1 ,195. Five vessels were condemned and sold dur ing the year. The present strength of the navy and condition of the vessels is stated as follows: Five double turreted monitors awaiting completion; , belted cruisers, pre- pairing ways; 13 sngle-turretcd monitors, in ordinary 23 unarmored steel and iron sells, of which are in commission. II build ing, ? repairing, , on station and in ordin- ary; 2S wooden steam vessels nearly all on station or undergoing repairs, and II iron and wood steam tugboats.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
Prairie Fires in DakO'a.

The small prairie fire which started west of Gary, Dak., has assumed alarming pro- portions. The wind is sweeping the flames through the tall, dry prairie grass toward the city. The fire brigade is endeavorng to fight back the flames. Several ploughs have the advancing flames ds possible, but it is greatly feared that the town will be destroyed. The fire has burned over several townships. It was caused by a farmer who set fire to straw stack seven miles northwest of the city. The settlers have fought the fire steadily, and have in most cases saved their houses.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
CHANGERS IN SESSION.
The Organization is in a Prosperous
 Condition.

The twent y-second annual Convention of the National Granger Patrons of Husbandry began in Topeka, Kan. Delegates were pres ent from every State in the Union. Acting Worthy Master Draper, of Massachusetts, presided.
 In his annual address, he said that during the past year 193 subordinate granges had been organized, the greatest increase being in North Carolina The organization needed n more perfect system in the supervision of its legislative interests. and he recommended that some person with authority to act be stationed in Washington during sessions of Congress. He denounced trusts as injurious to the producer and consumer alike. He spoke of the alarming increase in food adul- iteration, which, he said. has assumed pro- portion gigantic that it threatens the henlthfulness of nearly every article of diet
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
Our Consular Service.

Fifth Auditor Eckhoff, in his annual report says that the cost of the Consular service for 1887 was reported at s91S, S,913, which, taken from the fees, (S95O, ,69O) left an excess of receipts for that year of $31 ,717. An excess of moro than double this sum is shown in the statement for 1888 There were twent y-four Consulates added to the salaried list for 1888 which were before compensated from fees, This had the effect to enhance the expenses, yet the increase in the expenses of the service over those for 1887 is not nearly proportion ate to that of the receipts from fees. There were 1,042 destitute seamcn relieved in 1858, ns against 05O in 1887, at m additional sest 10 tue Govsrnmsut of e6tb9%.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
Work Among the Heathon.

The twenty ninth annual session of ths Missionary Council of the American Episco- pal Church began in Washington. Bishop Whipple, of Minnesota, delivered the opening sermon. The annual report of the Board of Managers shows that the Sc ciety has Al principal and 145 out stations, an increase of 37 since last year; that it has 133 missionaries and 227 native helpers in the field, an increase of about 60; that it has o1 day and boarding schools, an increase Of 12, and 3,364 pupils, an increase of 793. At the hospitals and dispensaries in China and Japan 16, ,331 individuals were treated during the year, The Treasurer's report shows a balance of $53, ,OOO still to the credit of foreign
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
MARKET PRICES.
Highest Produce Quotations in New
 York-Cattle Market.
November %, 1SSS.

November %, 1SSS. BurTER.-State Dairy, now, extra. ....$ 25 State Dairy, fair to prime. ........ q State Creamery, fancy. .............. 2615 Western Dairy, fancy 19 Imitation Creamery, fancy p Western Creamery, per lb. .. 26>s Western Creamery, choice ....... 25 BEANS AND PEAs.-Beans, Mar, choice. 2.15 Beans, medium, new. choice. ...... H.! Beans, Red Kidney, choice, new.... 240 Peas, Green, ew............> .1.32Is CHEEsE.-State Factory, fancy, white. 10s4 State Factory, fancy, ,colored, new. 10s4 State Factory, full cream, prime.... 1OH DRIED FRUITs.-Apples, evaporated.. Raspberries, evaporated, new, per lb 23 Cherries, 1888, per lb ...:........... 15 EGGS.-Eastern, fresh-laid, per doZ.. 26 Canada, late gath red, choice ..... 2411s Canada, icehouse, per dog. 23ta FRUITs.-Apples, ,Gravenstein, per bbl.. 300 Apples, King, per Dbl. ......... =. 2.25 Apples, Fall Pippin, per bbl. ..... l.s7 Cranberries, Cape Cod, per crate... 2.5O Lemons, Fla, choice perbox. ...... 4Oo Oranges, Fla, Russet, per box. 200 Pears, Vicar, per bbl. ....... 800 HAY AND STRAW. Hay, No. 1, per 100. 95 Hay, Clover mixed. ..."............ 70 Hay, Salt. O' Long Rye Straw, w,................. 50 Oat StraW. ...................... 55 Wheat Straw. w...................... 45 POULTRY, Erc.-Live Western Geese. 175 Turkeys, per ID. b.................. 10 Western Ducks, per pair. .... S5 Fowls, State, N. J., and Pa., per lb.. 10 Dressed Turkeys, mix. weights, perlb II Chickens, Western, scalded, per lb.. 1O1s Chickens, Phila., Spring, per lb. - 16 English Snipe, per doz. ............ 200 Tame Squabs, white, per dozen. .... $50 Tamc Squabs, dark, per doz.. ....... 225 VEaETABLEs-Potatoes,L l.. I. per Dbl 1.75 Potatoes Burbank. k................. l25 Sweet Potatoes, New Jersey, per bbl 2.75 Onions State, yellow, per bbl, ..... l.25 Onions, Orange Co.,, red, per bbl... 100 Onions, Connecticut, White, per bbl 3.25 Cabbage, Long Island, per 100. .... $50 Turnips, Russia, per bbl. .......,..... 75 CaulifoWer, Der bbl bl,,,,.,, 1.25
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
Exploring Canada.

Maconn and Fawcett, the Dominion sur veyors sent out by the Governmet to make a geological survey of the Mackenzie River basin, reached Winnipeg, Manitoba, on their way back to Ottawa. The party, consisting of four men, left Calgary on Navy and cross cd over to Athnbasca Landing. They had a pretty rough time, and endured many hard ships. Maconn said they found in the valleys of the Athabascn and Clearwater Rivers good soil and d fine climate. In the country east of Portage La Lahce they found very little land which could be used for agricultural
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
knights in COnYenIion.

The Convention of the Knights nf Labor General Assembly is being held at lndiauapo
 lis. The General Treasurer gives an itcmizcJ report of the receipts and expenditures for the year ending June 30 1SSS. and in sup plementary report up to Oct. 21, 1SSS. The receipts in the first aggregate S222 a07 .09
 The expenditures were S222. .JOT O9. includ- ing SIP 2.019.11 donations. S49. .S30.6T in salaries. S23 ,o05-9S in printing, S1495 80 in miieage. etc. In conclusion, Mir. Turner sas .-Aeeordingto the receipts from tax the membership has decreased about 300, ,Oo0 during the past fiscal year, and at rhe pres ent time the receipts arc not sufficient to meet the necessary expenses In my opinion . reduction of 25.Ooo in the expenses can bc accompsish<d w.shouf dstrimept te the
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
Shooting on n Train,

ing the bridge near West Superior, Wis, a quarrel arose among several occupants of the smoking car. fist fight ensued, and then one of tho combatants drew a revolver and commenced firing. The shooting became general One man rushed into the ladies car and fired several shots In the excitement the man who did the first shooting jumped off the train and escaped. although three shots were fired at him. Four men in all were wounded, but none fatally
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
A FATAL COLLISION.
Seven Men Killed in a Railroad
 Accident.

Accident.
 Limited express train No. 5, going west on the Baltimore and Ohio Road, ran into an open switch at Valley Falls, 93 miles east of Wheeling, W. Va., and colided with the en- zine of an east-bound freight which lay on the siding. Both engines left the track The mail and baggage cars teescoped, but the other cars protected by vestibule con ncctions and suiferedlittle. The engineer and fireman of the passenger train, both residents of Wheeling, were instantly killed. The Pos tai Clerk, the engineer of the freight train, and a brakeman were also killed. Two un- known men, tramps, who were stealing ride on the freight train, were found deadin the wreck. The tiremen of the freight train had left the engine and gone into field. A flying beam hurt his legs badly. but he is not dan gerously injured.
 The passenger train was late, and was com ing down grade at a speed of B miles an hour when the accident occurred. The freight re- ceived orders to side track, and the brake man opened the switch but forgot to close it after the freight train ran on the siding. He locked the switch open and climbed on the freight engine, where he lost his life.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
CATTLE MARKETS ga

NEW YoRK-Good Steers, 10 to 1015c.; Fair do, Sss4t to 9s4c; Oxen,7h to 01sc;Dry Cows live weight, S2.0O@ S3.50; Bulls, do., $l7.5 @ S4 %; 51sto SI5c.; Hogs, ,city-dressed to :, cper tb.
 WATERTowN, Mass.-Market Beef, few choice $500 extra, $7.oo to SITS; 1st quality, $500 to 7.45 2d quality, $500 to S5 75; Sd quality, S4.00 to 54.5D. Swine.-Western fat, live, G. to 6l1sc.; Northern dressed hogs, 2 cents per 1b. Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, $2.50, $500 to SS.50 each; extra, SIOO to s4 5o Spring Lambs, 3a4 to 5111sc, per 1b; Veal Calves 2L to 6c. fb.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
WAR AMONG THE CHICKAsAWS.
The Hostile Factions Bent on E1-
 terminating Each Other.

terminating Each Other.
 A Gainesville, Tex, despatch says: The chronic state of rebellion which all Gov ernmeuts in the Indian Territory are contending against has developed in the Chiekasaw country into open ci-ii war. The othef night it was announced that Guy, the head chief. had been assassnated, but this was not true. Some bad Indians tried to shoot him, but failed. Then his frieIos to the number of 800, rallied, and his enemies, to the number of 300, rallied, and both armies are camped near Toshimongo, the capital, anxious to begin throat cutting.
 The trouble is all about the annual election in which the defeafed candidate, Byrd, refuses to abide by the result of the vote, charging fraud. ballot-box stutfing, and the like. James Harris, the Auditor of the Guy Government, arrived here to purchase arms. He said there was to be regular oldfashoned Indian fight full of seaips and blood, Guy feels that he will be assassinated unless he kills off the other side, and as his appeal to the United States Government has failed he proposes to DO on the war path.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
A Statesman's Repartee.

Some years ago one of the French horses which are annually taken to Eng lan6, 50 be entered in the great races, won the Derby, the chief racing event of the year. The F1enchmen present, as was natural cheered vociierously, and not content with that, one of them shouted, "Waterloo avenged!" "Yes. l" said an English statesman who hap pened to hear the remark, "you ran we'll in both cases."
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
The National Board of Trade.

The National Board of Trade convened in Chicago. Questions relating to representa- tion in the Board, the adulteration of lard. monthly crop bulletins, n new executive de- partnent, the credit system, the Chesapeake and Delaware Ship Canal, coast and harbor defense, tho surplus revenue, commercial un. ion with Cnnndn, nnd other matters will be discussed. Mir. Frederick rruley wns " crrt sd PiSsldsnt for tho rnsulnx vear.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
To Ret aliate on Our Contract ors

There is much disappointment among Can adian contractors over the award by the Dominion Government of the Gallop Rapids contract amounting to $SOO,OOO, and the Sault Ste. Marie Canal contract $1,25O.OOO, to syndicate composed largely of United States contractors. Canadians are prohibit ted from bidding for any Government work in the United States, and it is said on good authority that a bill will be introduced in the next Dominion Parliament to retaliate by excluding American contractors from the construction of all Government works in Can In
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
Inc Pacific Cable.

At meeting of the Dominion Cabinet 1t was decided to invite Australia and New Zee- land to send delegates to Ottawa at an early date to consider trade matters and the pro- posed Pacific cable from New Zealand to Brit ish Columbia. The design is to divert tho travel aud traffic from Australia, which now goes entirely via San Francisco to Vancouver, und thence over the Canadian Pacific, and open up q market for Canadian manufaotur. er1s
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
A M Odesf. Senftiyc Woman

Often shrinks from consulting a physician about functional derangement. and prefers to feeling. but it is which is largely prevalent: To all such women we would say that one of the most skillful physicians of the day, who peculiar to women, has prepared a remedy which is of inestimable aid to them. We refer the only remedy for woman's peculiar weak nesses and ali ments, sold by druggists, under d positive guarantee from the manufacturers, that it will give satisfaction in every case or money refunded. Sec guarantee printed on bottle wrapper.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
rord nf Thanka.

If the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam should publish card of thanks, containing expros- sions of gratitude which come to him daily, from those who have been cured of severe thront and lung troubles by the use of Kcmp's Balsam it would fill fair-sized book. How much better to invite all to call on any drug gist and get free sample bottle that you may test for yourself its power. Large bottles 6Oc and Sl.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

TWENTY young men in a Pennsylvania town formed football club. In thres months fourteen of them had broken bones, three were crippled for life, and one druggist sold them SIS worth of ointment.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
CAUTION

Beware of Fraud, as my name and tho pr1cQ are stamped on the bottom of all my advertise0 the against high prices and inferior goods. If dealer offers w. l.. Douglas shoes e re- duced price, or says he has them without uQy namo and price stamped on the bottom put him down e fraud.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

THE fourth crop of strawberries for this year has been gathered in the Walla Walla Valley; pear trees have yielded three crops, apple trees their second crop, and the second crop of numerous other fruits is reported.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
C0tRrrh Cured.

A clergyman. after years of suffering from that loathsome disease, Catarrh, and vainly prescription which completely cured and saved him from death. Any sufferer from this dread ful disease sending self-addressed stamped envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence, s8 War cn St., N I., will receive the recipe free of charge.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
For Rickets, Mara.mu., and Wasting Di

For Rickote, Mara smus 6, and Wasting Dis.
 orders of Children,
 SCOTT'S EMULSION of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites is unequale l. The rapidity with which oh ldrea gain flesh and strength upon it is very wonderful. Read the 10 low ing: "1 have used Scott's Elm ilsio in cases of Rickets and Marasmus of long standing, and lave been more than pleased with the resu ts, as in every case the improvement was ms rked."-J. NJ MAIN. MD., New York.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
Rnd.cpl Cure for EpiIcptic Fits.

To the Editor-Please inform your readers that have positive remedy for the above named disease which lwarrant to cure the worst cases. So strong is my faith in its vir. tues that will send fl ee a sample bottle and valuable treatise to any sufferer who will give me his P o. and Express address. Resp'y,
 HG. ROOT. M. c |, 1S3 Pearl St.. New York.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

Delaware peach grower says that on recent sale amounting to over $1 200, his net profit was but two cents. ~~s
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

County. New York. WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., April 10, Is G. I have received many letters in reference to my testimonials, lately published, commend ing ALLCoCK's POROUS PLAsTERs.
 I cannot spare the time to answer them in writing, therefore would again say, through the press, that have found ALLcoCK's POROUS PLAsTERs invaluable chest protectors and shields against coughs and colds. Furthermore, have found AL1cocK's PLAsrEns unequaled for pains in the side, back and chest.
 NELSON H. BAKER.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

It is reported that Q herd of buffaloes was seen swimming across the Missouri, north of Bism arck, Dak. recently.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

Don't hawk hawk, blow, spit, and disgust eyory body with your offensive breath, but use Dr, Sagc's Catarrh Remedy and end it.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

Thieves entered the post-office at Comet, 1d,tho, and carried off the safe, weighing 100 DO lnuS. .S'
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

In Japan no articles less than one thousand years old are admitted to bric-u-brac eXhib- itions,
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

A woman's "shoo" is generally less cffi cient in soaring hens out than mans boot.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

Wheat is all torn up, they say. But the farmers are abundantly able to SOW it.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

With groans and sighs, and dizzied eyes, He seeks the couch and down he lies; Nausea and faintness in him rise,
 Brow-racking pains assail him.
 Sick headache! But ere long comes ease, His stomach settles into peace,
 Within his head the throbbings cease
 Pierce's Pellets never fail him Nor will they fail anyone in such a dire pre- dicament. To the dyspepetic, the bilious, and the consiipated, they are alike "a friend Ill need and a friend indeed"
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21

Ice-skates will be cheap this winter as sev- eral of the patents have run out. --
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
A European Disccrd.-Bulg-aria.

N OPIUM in piso's Curo for Consumption Cures where other remedies fail. Poo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-17
TOBACCO MARKET.


Every day seems quite, on Change now, but the
business Of this week shows an Improvement
over last week. though lt IA hard % point 20 any
special crade that Is more active other than good
dark nuers and sun-cgrcd. quito a large sale is
said to have been made very privately II better
grades. and perhaps was the only good ROUND
lot on sale here.
The navy contract for 1000 pounds Of navy
plug comes once again 70 the drm Of p II. Mayo
4 Brothers. Of this city, a. -. per pound IL
will noyur be forgotten that Mr. 2. u. Mayo's
father frs, made fhenayy plug famous Me@ers.
Myers Brothers, of This city. had the contract lat
year. New York hao II before them. Rich
moni again comes 10 tho front In Der own line.
Burnley IL. however. the prevailing nlier and pre-
ferab,e for this plug 20 The old Virginia leaf
Hail-3torms, cold. freezing, AMI rains ara re-
ported IN several sections OF North Carolina aud
Virginia as doing much damage 10 tohacco-barns
and planta. Tho crop thus Tar starts out with
hard time.
The Executive Committee of tho NirsinisAgr!-
cultural. Mechanical. aud robaroo Exposition
granted the Leaf Tobacco Committee tho amount
asked Tor tho tobacco department Of TIE IL
position Tho prcmHm-list will now soou be- ont.
10 IA hoped. II n none too soon % have % In mo
papers vel advertised.
lottcr from Hon. C.. D. Wise says nothing
definite on the tax can be- known til after
caucus meeting 10 f. probable The whole tax
will come Oh. hut the Mills mll may have 90 DO
taken 10y our party IA a compromise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-17
morrow night and sals oil night If ,noy wanted
him N


Y0sr.
Mr.. Jacob Yost was next called. and he re-
spouded In . high-Gowp effort. 10 was proud
Of being a Republican. Egon before no conid
vote be hei besn ~ the polls batting Tor ne
publican principles. [" go 70 tho convention
tomorrow a. Republican. AMI want 70 sse all
squarely and solldly together, Dut <wo.n 70
stGnf there for the principles OF the parry:
Mr. Pcndlet0n, OF Smyth, was next intoduced.
lie said the tifrt step that sh0ul1 % aken Wa
70 change the plan % organization when gives
to tie chairman u tho Executive Committee tns
power 10 appoint ard tho power 70 remove
under this plan. GeHorsi Mahone cnn appoint
or remove az will, and the nrst step II 70 swamp
thu out and lot the voice a the people ce netFu-
IA did not expect proper treatment a. the nanas
OK Malone tomorrow. bat be knew NhStc ho
could g0t Justice. TO could &c; IL az TIE Nau9n4l
Convention. he was going 10 tho National Con
venti0u lila people had sent him. he was on
his way there He had his credentlalsin ms box
81, and though he WAS not pledged % anybody ~
would vote for James c. Blaine. loud cheers
Mahoue has no use for anybody who does NOT
subscribe % his views or the infalhnilify OF MS
doctrine. The speaker asked II his hearers had
ever seen tho circular issued by Malone In jan
uary last In shat remarkable paper he re-
questcd the people not only % approve OF nls
plan OF organization, but he urged tho Repubh-
cans IN their meetings In Virginia 70 have no
fellowship with kckers and malcontents. This
IN effect would have turned out such men as
Wise. Brady, and fost.
As Mr.. Pendletou concluded his remarks
Mr.. r. Obenchain, OF Botetourt, offered the
following resolution:
Resolved, That the chairman sppolnt COM
mittee Of twenty-five, which Is requested % Sit
during tho night and prepare plan OF opera
lions for the opponents Of the unit rule aud the
present plan OK organization 70 be followed To-
morrow.
The resolution was adopted. and the Chair
appointed the following committee: Iessrs
John $ Wise Of Richmond chairman II.
LIBBY OF Hampton. Jacob lost OF Augusta
John r. Lewis II Rockingham. r. Obenchsin 81
Botetourt. A. c. Herman OF Montgomery, ID. r.
Houston Of Roanoke Guy, James A. Frazier OF
Rockbridgc, Dr.. J. &. Welthan Of Lynchbucg,
Dr. ID. NJ. Norton Of York, \. d. brown Of Lou
dOun, W. G. Pen1leton Of Suyth, Thomas q.
Claiborne Of Roanoke. ?. OCounor Of Ports
mouth. c. Lewellyn Of Norfolk county, John j.
Wise of Accomack. samuel townsend Of North
ampton. II. II. Disson Of Nouoway, Peter One
sonborry Of Carroll. J. NJ Dawsoa Of James city.
A. N. lawson OF Albemarle, J. ". T Bryant ~
Allegheny. D. : Lewis 81 Harrisonbulg, X. A.
Paul OF Richmond. and }. :. Browning 4 laze-
well.
on motion Of Mr. Yost General Grouer's name
was aided 20 the list.
The meeting then ado uned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-17

True, be can never be a bosom friend OF
Blaine, but be thinks thst he can make him
self necessity II Toe Virginia vote Is counted
In by the Republicans.
Cameron Is not a delegate 10 The conven-
ton. He, however, seems 10 be the chief
man at the oppositicn's headquarters, which
are at Library Hall. sometimes called the
GTayS Armory. At no time this afternoon
have these headquarters mustered up any
thing like the crowd that has surrounded
Mah0ne's residence. out Governor Cameron
CLAIMS that II an honest roll Is made Malone
will be 0utv0ted. But. alas Malone does
not knowingly prepare trap for himself.
Mr.. CLIFTON De Priest, one OF Wise's
Richmond delegates. went 10 Mshone's to.
night after their tickets. He presented the
credentials, but the General said Vt was I'M
necessary. "These delegates have been GER
titled and are entitled 10 their tickets" said
he. Later on there was great excitement
and indignation at Wlse's headquarters at
the Hotel Gary upon the reception OF the
news that the Blair. Morris delegates. too.
had got tickets but this proved not exactly
true. IL Is said that they have tickets as
contestants, not as delegates.