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Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
Tennessee's Mountain Dew Queen.

Miss Bettie Smith of Fentrers county, Tenn, who was arrested on the charye of illicit distilling, is said to be handsome and accomplished, and is sup posed to have written that wild and stir ring romance. "The Blue Headed Sapsurker or the Rock Where the Juice Ran out." Col. Harvey Mathes, editor of the Memphis Ledger, says that Miss Smith is undoubtedly the author of the story. This is starting revelation. At one time Col. Mathes offered $3, 900 for the discovery of the author.
 When Miss Smith was arraingned be- fore the United States Court at Nash vile she conducted herself with such grace and dignity that the polite old Judge, deeply impressed, arose and made her profound bow.
 "Miss Smith," said the Judge, ''to see you in this awful predicament seriously touches me-"
 cit does mo, too, Judge"
 "How old are you2"
 "Judge, you should not ask such 8 question, but will tell you. I am two years older than my married sister, who was married before she was as old as I am. She has been married eighteen months, and still speaks we'll of her hus- band. Now, how old am I2"
 "I cannot tell"
 "I am not to blame for your mathematical ineficienoy.
 "Why did you go into the distilling business2"
 Because I wanted to make whis- key.n ,., ...,, ,o,, . a;,., ler2"
 "Ever since I was sixteen years old.''
 "When were you sixteen years old"
 s'The year my father died.
 "What year was that 2"
 'The year my Uncle Henry moved to Texas.
 ssMiss Smith, you are woman, but insist that you shall answer my ques- tions. Remember, that if convicted of this awful charge, you will be sent to the penitentiary. What did you do with the whiskey you madea"
 "Sold it"
 "Who bought it2"
 "Well, Judge. it would be rather hard to tell who bought it all. Some time ago party of gentlemen came out into my neighborhood to hunt deer. Tho party got out of whiskey, but found it difficult to buy any. After while told c. man if he would put his jug down on dollar and go away, he might, when he came back. find the jug full of whis- key. He did so."
 "Would yon know the mana
 ooh, yes, sir; I recognized him ill a moment. You are the man, Judge. '
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
BY TRAIN ROBBERS.
A B aggage Master Killed on an
 Express Car.

At little after 10 o'clock at night the Amer ican Express messenger, J. H. Zimmerman, and Baggage Master Joe Ketchum were alone to- gether in the express and baggage car of tho Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St, Louis and Chica- go Railway train, due at Cincinnati city time. Zimmerman. when the train left Delhi, sta tion twelve miles west, called Ketchum's at tention to some tramps that he saw through the glass window of the car door leading to the front platform and next to ths locomotive tcn- der.
 Both men arose and went toward the front door. When within ten ct of it the tramps began firing through the glass window. Ketch- um fell, shot in four places, two balls entering his abdomen, one his left shoulder. Zimmer- man tried to draw his pistol, but it stuck in pocket and he retreated to the rear platform of the car, where he met the conductor. Tho latter pulled the rope and st arted the train.
 While this was going on one of the tramps climbed on the tender, where he was met by the engineer and fireman and knocked stiff by two blows from & monkey wrench. The en- gineer and fireman then rolled him off the tender while the train was at full speed. Be- fore he was thrown overheard, however, & sec- ond robber attempted to climb on the tender, but he weakened and dodged back at the sight of the prostrate form of his companion.
 Before the train stopped more than one rob- Der was seen to jump off and disappear in the darkness. All of them wore masks completely covering their faces Not word was spoken not a shot was fired at them. Indeed, that was not possible under the circumstances. The night was very dark, and Zimmerman and Ketchum, supposing them to be tramps, went with a lantern to the front door and gave the miscreants every advantage. Had they waited instead of firing the men would have opened the door and would have been entirely in their power. They fired not less than fif- teen shots. Zimmerman says he saw not less than four men distinctly and they all four wore maaka.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
Kidnapped the ParsOn.

The Journal of Montezuma, Ala, tells us how the boys enjoy themselves in that favored vicinity, as follows:-The marriage of Major Cooper last week was made the occasion of a little innocent sport on the part of the boys. among whom tho Major has always been ready to crack a joke, and, while the Major was not seriously affected by the jest, it was quite annoying to the fair lady who he was about to make his bride. The guests hal assembled, and the time for tying the nuptial knot had about ar rived, when there was heard rap at the door, which when answered proved to be messenger who requested the presence of the Rev. Burnett at the bed side of dying man. The good man hastily started on his errand of mercy, and was led to an unoccupied building in @ remote part of the city, and upon entering the key was turned upon him aud he was held prisoner for two hours.
 The wedding guests and the two most interested parties were left on tine anx- ious seat. while the hilarity of the boys on the street, who were ''in the play" was unbounded. After two hours of patient waiting, matters looked so ser ious that it was thought best to despatch a message for Justice Bailey, who lives Q mile and a half from the city. Before the Justice arrived, the boys, feeling that they had been sufficiently amused for one night, released the Parson and presented him with liberal cash dona- tion, when he hastily sought the presence of the anxious wedding party, and calm ed the fears and anxiety of MT. Copper and Miss Piokard by performing the cer- emony that made them one in the holy bands for better or for worse until death.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
CURRENT EVENTS ABROAD.

Emperor Francis Joseph, in receiving delegations, said he was satisfied with the ami cable relations existing between Austria and the powers. The great military credits de- manded did not mean that trouble was im- pending. They were asked because other States had augmented their forces.
 There is talk in Berlin of further resigna- tions from the Prussian Cabinet.
 Tt is announced that passports vised by the German Embassy in London will be suf- ficient for Englshmen wishing to travel in Alsace-Lorraine.
 visitors, and the whole town is en fete in hon. or of the celebration at the university of that place. Eighty-one universities are represented by 160 Professors, of whom are American. The visitors were given hearty reception by the students at noon near the quadrangle, Several speeches were made, which were re- ceived with enthusiasm.
 The second son of the late Sultan of Mus cate has peacefully succeeded his father in the Sultauate.
 King Leopold opened the Interstate exhi-
 The law providing for quinquennial ses- sions of the Prussian Diet has been officially published The Emperor's letter to Minister von Puttkamer does not accompany the new law. Consequently. according to the Post, the resignation of Minister von Puttkamer is in abeyance.
 Later explanations of the difference be- tween Italy and Zanzibar show that the Sultan has refused to ratify the cession of the islands Kismayu and Sala, demanded by Italy as a compensation for the alleged insult of the late Sultan to King Humbert.
 At Rome Premier -Crispi has had relapse and is again confined to his bed.
 MT. Matthews, tea merchant of Belfast [re., and a member of the Council, has been arrested in connection with the Equitable Life Insurance frauds.
 The Italian Chamber of Deputies has agreed to abolish capital punishment.
 The Canadian cruiser Arcadia sails from Ottawa on fishery protection service.
 It is semi-officially stated that England has signed the Suez Canal convention as modi- fed by the Porte.
 A divorce has been granted in London to the wife of the Rev. Henry Whyte Melville, who eloped in December last with the daugh- ter of Capt. Dunne, late Governor of the Castlebar jail.
 The Italian Chamber of Deputies has re- jected the Bishops petition to eliminate from the Penal Code bill the articles imposing penalties for abuses committed by the clergy in the exercise of their functions.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
Justice Matthew's New Servant.

Every Justice selects his own clerk, but he must take tho messenger be- queathed to him by his predecessor. The other Justices all feel that it is duo to them that a new and untried mes senger should not be brought into their confidential circle every time there is a change upon the bench.
 When MT. Waite died his messenger continued in his old place, serving the bereaved family and making himself handy around the court. As soon as the next Chief Justice qualities this man will go to the apartments of his new master with his shaving, brushing and backing outfit, and will proceed to do his duty in spite of any partiality that the w-fedged jurist may entertain for an old servant.
 Justice Matthews did not understand this rule and precedent when he first came to sit on the bench. He arrived in Washington late in the evening and took lodgings temporarily at q hotel. The moment he stirred in his chamber the next morning he heard a rap at his door. On responding very respectful but businesslike darkey walked in with his arms full of toilet tools.
 dldn' ring, the new Just1ce sald mistaking the intruder for an employee of the house.
 "No, sah !; but I thought you mighl need some barbering. I'll brush you1 clothes, sah, and shine your boots."
 "You needn't mind, sir," the Justice said. severely, as he still held the doo1 open, "My valet will attend to that"
 "'Scuse me, MT. Justice, but Tn your man"
 "What is the matter with you? Leave the room."
 "'Scuse me, MT. Justice, but I was left to you by MT. Justice Swayne, and the clerk of the cote ordered me to re- pote to you this mawnin'.''
 He knew his duty and the traditions of his place, and he stuck to them and tt the reluctant MT. Matthews. He is witt him to this day.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
A TOWN WIPED OUT.
A Fire and a Hurricane Dcvastatc
 Norway, Minn.

Nearly all the business portion of Norway, Minn., is in ashes. In all, forty-seven houses are destroyed. Tho fire broke ont at 2 D. m. and tho fire engine broke down before gett ing a stream on tho flames. A lerIiLc wind swept the flames over the town and until o'clock there was nothing to bar the progress of the fire. As it swept through the business portion toward the residence portion a scene of the wi lest excitement prevailed. Everybody in its track hastily removed their effects to places of safety, and the town seemed doomed to total destruction.
 The fire department from Iron Mountain was dispatched as soon as possible. Before they reached the scene, however, most ter riblc storm, amounting almost to cyclone, accompanied by terrific rain, struck the burn. ing city and soon put stop to the scene ot havoc.
 Thousands of dollars of damage was done to household goods exposed to the storm, while hundreds of people are homeless. The dam age is fully S220, ,00o, and owing to the expo sures the insurance was very light. But two stores are left, and were it not for the prompt assistance of the people of Iron Mountain much moro suffering for food would result. There is no immediate suffering for food, how ever.
 Norway was the first town built on tho Iron rango and had about 2,00) inhabitants. It IS on the Menominee brarch of the Northwestern railroad. There were no fatalities.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
Political Proverbs.

Some statesmen thnt air sawlogs at home ain't morn tooth picks when they get to Congress.
 The American Eagle is Q big bird, but he ain't any too big.
 A million dollars goes long way to- ward maxim an ordinary citizen states man.
 Some kinds of patriotism needs disin-- fectin'.
 Most patriots likes to git dividends on ther love of country.
 Woman's speer is bein' mothers of voters.
 The ballot box covers multitude of sins.
 Might few Senators and Congressman air as big as they lcok.- Washington Critic.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
AFFAIRS AT BERLIN.
he Emperor and Prince Bismarck
 in Consultation.

Emperor Frederick had long interview with Prince Bismarck concerning the Prussian Ministerial crisis, which is still unsettled.
 It is rumored that another Cabinet Minister has resigned and that Count vun Munster will be recalled from the German Embassy at Paris.
 An official bulletin, dated 10th inst, con- corning the Emperor condition, says that during the last few days the Emperor had had slight difficulty in swallowing, which, however, had not affected his general health. On Satur- day evening tue Emperor: conferred with Min ister FriedbcrS. He ross vt lU d. m., went in- to the park, and, af,I an interview with Count Radolinski and Prince Bismarck, drove with the Empress, his daughters, and Dr Mac kenzie to Bournstedt. The Emperor's dis quieting symptoms have almost entirely disap- peared
 The 'ost states that tho new canua 8 in the Emperor's throat is provided with an attach ment with which to introduce air into the lungs by means of . compre sible ball in the event of difficulty in breathing.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

tators as they watched the balloon speeding to- ward the bluo sky, and the daring man upon the trapczo waved his hand in response. The balloon arose rapidlyto an altitude of about 300 feet then to the crowd below she seemed to suddenly halt, waver and then descend with hghtning-like rapidity. She had struck a current of cold air and had burst. Breathless and horro--stricken the watchers awaited, ex- pecting to see Belmont dashcd to the earth and killed. That he escaped such fate was in- deed almost miraculous; but the two frag- ments of the balloon, held in place by the ropes about it, formed sort of parachute, and in- stead of falling as dead weight it circled and ioatea through the air as it descended. It fell, however, at the rate of about twelve miles sn hour, and with force enough 10 break Bel mont's right leg just above the knee.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEW YoRK-Good Steers, @ to 1Oc.; Fair do., 8 to S1sc.; Oxen, 6 s4 to 911ac.; Dry Cows, live weight, 3 to 4c.; Bulls, do., 254 to 45sc.; Sheep, Sh to 51fc: Lambs, to 6c.; veals, 5
 WATERFRONT, Mass.-Market Beef, choice, s725-s7.5O extra, $6.75 to s7.0o; 1st quality, $500 to $50; 2d quality, $500 to s5. 75; Sd quality, s4.Oo to s4.5o. swine.-western fat, live, 614 to 6hc.; Northern dressed hogs, 714 cents per fb. Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, $500, s4.OO to $500 each; extra, S5 5o to e650; Spring: Lambs, z to SEC, per tb; Veal Calves, 2H to 51lc tb.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
nights of a SQuatter.

The jury in the suit of Mrs. Jane Clarke Brigham against the American Dock and Im- provement Company in tho United States Cir cult Court awarded S4,O00 damages to the plaintiff for false Imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Mrs. Clarke lived in canal boat in the cove at Jersey City, on land under water. Sho was elected with other squatters, but returned. Finally, on March 6, 1883, while she was imprisoned on . charge of as- eault, which was neyer pressed, the company destrOyed her boat. x ~ ..
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
She COuldn'f Tndcraf nd IT .

"What in the world has happened to you since thu last time saw you?" asked one lady of another when they met on the street the othcr day; "1 can't understand it. Then you member you. said that you hardly cared whether you lived or died. To-day you look from your beamng face that your low spirits have t kcn flight" "Yes indeed" was tho reply; "and shall tell you what drGve them away It was pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- ton. was martyr to functional derange- ment until began taking the 'Prescript!on.' woman who suffers as did, ought to let an hour pass before procuring this wonderful remedY.n
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
How to Reduce Your Expcnse..

You can do it easily, and you will not have contrary, you will enjoy life more than ever. How can !ou accomplish this result? Easily; cut down your doctors bills. When you lose pated. and therefore low-sprted, don't rush off to the family physician for prescription, or, on the other hand, wait until you are sick abed before doing anything at all; but just go to the druggists and for twenty-fivc cents get supply of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets. Take them as directed, and our word for it, your unpleasant symptoms will disap- pear as if by magic, you wi have no big doc tors bill to pay, and everybody interested (ex- cept the doctor), will feel happy.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
WinnCEaGOs Having q Time.

Tho Winnehago Indians are To ding their 8; mi annual ''mldcine dance" on tho reser- vation, about seven miles from Black River Falls, Wi. There about 15) pr, sent and the dancing and feast n,, on bake dog and beans las tod thirsy-siy huu S.> The males do the dancing, " ,i;e thr siu tws, trcssel in all the fncry ticy have, sit around and gamble for wan pun Leads and other jewelry. They rusc cur,ss. and u:any uf thcn pay cuchre like nrpf pfaH<is,es:si.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
An Illustrated Chinese Paper.

An illustrated Chinese weekly paper, called tho Moo Tor Sim Pc Cor the Ne,o York Chi neSe Ne,cs). is published by Chinese com pany, with Messrs. Wong Chin Foo and Hong Eng, late Chinese editor of Hong Kong weekly, as joint editors. It is the first pictorial tions viii treat of American civilization as sieued by genuine Chinese artists. The paper hto ho ind svssJ aaturday, and cold q 5
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
A Prize af 410O. 900

Is a good thing to get, and the man who wi rs it by superior skill, or by an unexpected turn of Fortunes whe el, is to be congratulated. But he who escapes from tho clutches of that health an happiness, is far more fortunate. Tho chances of winning $l0o 600 arc small, but every consumptive may be absolutely sure of recovery, if he takes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medi- cal Discovery in time. For all scrofulous dis eases consumption is one of them), it is an un- failing remedy. All druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

the ascen 8 ion instead of Prof. Darling. Slowly
 the great air ship filled, but a few m in u t es after the appoin- ted time Prof.
 Darling shouted to the men hold ing the ropes:
 "L t go every. body!" and like a great bird of flight she arose into the air with Prof. Belmont clinging to a trapeze bar sus- pended Om
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

EDDIE WILLIAMS of Franklin, Me. !, went hunting, and the gun he carried ''kicked" very hard when he fired it. A few days afterward he was taken ill and died. The recoil of the gun had caused concussion of the base of the brain, pro- ducing partial paralysis of the spine and digestive organs.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
HIS BALLOON BURST.
The Result of Acronaut Bclmont's
 3OO-feet Fall.

There was a scene at Kansas City that caused women to shriek and faint, and strong men to cry out in horror. For weeks it had
 been aflvertis d that Prof. Darling would give
 balloon ascension, and an immense crowd had gathered to witness it. It was not generally known. but there had been a change in the programme, and Prof. E. R. Belmont made
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

It Is the current report about town that Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs is making some remarkable cures with people who are troubled with Coughs, Asthma, Bron- chitis and Consumption. Any druggist will give you trial bottle Jres af cost. It is guar anteed to relieve and cure. Large bottles, 50 cents and $l.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
A WiGnsa 0nnnrf nifY.

Write your name and address plainly on a postal card (lnentioning this paper, sending same to J. D. Larkin & Go, Buffalo, NJ. and they will send you, on D days trial, one of their GREAT BOXES advertised in q recent issue or this paper, of "Sweet Home" Soap and pres cnts Better accept the offer at once, as you run no risk
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

A CHEMIST says. wood can be made pa latable and nourishing. It will not startle many to announce that good board can be got out of saw-logs,
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

HATEFUL to me as are the gates of he'll is he who, hiding one thing in his heart utters another. Homer.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

PROFESSOR ARMsBY believes that the source of quality in milk is found in the breed.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

A little boy who went to hotel here tho other day said he ''went up on the alligator"
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

A sign painter in Detroit has suddenly be- come dumb. He continues good at making signs however,
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

FOR SPECIAL Rates for advertising in tlis papcr pply to the publisher of the paper. UyA
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
Bj|iousnesS

Is more gencr l at this season than any other. The bitter taste, offensive breath coated tongue, st headache, drowsiness, dizzn and loss of np petite make the victim miserable and disagreeale to others. Hoods Sarsaparilla combines the st anti ilious remedies of the vegetable kingdom. in such proportion as to derive their best medicinal effects with the lea.t disturbance to the whole sys tenn This prepa' ation Is so we'll balanced in its actions upon the allmcntary canal, the liver, tho Kidneys the stomach, the bowels and the crcua- tion of the 'ood that 1t ] ring, about healthy acton of the entire human organism restores the appetite and ovcrcomes that tired feeling.
 Hoods SarSaparilIa Sold by all druggists. & six for $ PrcTared only by c. I. HOOD S CO.,, Apothocaries, Lowell, Mass.
 100 Doses One Dollar
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

KEEP the furrows both in the orchard and garden open so that the surface water can drain readily.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
News About Town.

ONE may be without mankind, but o ne has need of friend.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13
WRONG DISEASE

?, as they imagine, one from dyspepsia. an
 tion, or prostration, another with pain here ferent, or over-busy doctor. separate and 'hen, in reality, they are all only symptom lcourages his practice until large bills .
 clay, wrong treatment and consequent { o the cause, would have entirely removed stead of prolonged misery.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-13

"Some people think 'tis only made For cleansing goods of heavy grade. For washing down the walls or stairs, The bureau, tables and the chairs; But folks do we'll to change their mind; 'Tis not to things like these confined. And not alone the kitchen maid
 And laundress prize its friendly aid;