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Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
A RURAL TRADE.
Life as They Make it at the Country
 Store.
From the Detroit Free Press.1

From the Detroit Free Press.1 This is the way they do business at the cross roads store where they have plenty of time for it. The system has not yet gone into effect in the large dry goods emporiums of the cities. Old lady in pink ''slat" sunbonnet and a gown made of five and quarter yards of calico enters, adjusts her glasses and looks at the three pieces of gingham on the shelf
 "Anything I can show you to-day, Mrs. Skinner2" asks the proprietor, coming forward with his mouth full of pickles and cheese.
 'I dunno,' says Mrs. Skinner. "Got fine line O ginghams just in" "I dunno but might look at 'em. No charge for that, reckon"
 "Oh, no; of course not. Now here's a nsighty nice piece O green and red plaid"
 "I dunno as like plaid"
 "Well, here's blue and white check. !" 'I hadn't callated on gittin' check" |" "Well, now, here's a green and white piece.''
 "Ive had so many green and white ginghams thought I'd like something diffrent this time."
 "Theyre mighty good eolors, Mrs. Skinner"
 "I've an idea the plaid'n run in wash in'."
 "What! Gingham like that run ? That gingham'll wash long as there's @ rag of it, and never fade." ''I ain't so sure O that.
 "Chaw piece and see. Nom, that | ginghamIl bile like muslin. Don't you Co ct %ho To, ,,1 'Aw, that don't count fer nothin' nowadays. How much is it2''
 "Twenty-five cents yard" l "How much2"
 "Twenty- five cents."
 "Fer gingham like that2"
 "Yes'm, an cheap at that.''
 "My landl I've bought better ging- ham a-many an a-many a time fer a shillin'."
 ''It wasn't such gingham as this." ''It was leetle better if anything" "I guess yer mistaken. This ging- ham cost me twenty four cents."
 "Then you got dreadfully cheated" "Itd be bargain at thirty cents." "Pshaw, man, you crazy? Now lookee here, Sam Peters, I'll give you twenty cents yard for that gingham, an it's all will give.'
 "Can't do it, Mrs. Skinner. Say twenty-three an I'll do it, hut I'll lose money,"
 "Twenty's all I'll give.'
 "Ill split the diff renee an say twenty two and one-half," "'Taint wuth it, Sam."
 "It's wuth two bits"
 "Pshaw!" | N'Deed if is''
 'I kin git better gingham for fifteen cents in town
 "Not much, you can't"
 ''I hnoao I kin."
 'I'll give sixteen cents for all you can git for twenty cents as good as this..'' "I'u give you twenty-one cents If you'll throw in card of hooks an eyes,"
 "Can't do it."
 Well, say spool O thread"
 "1'm losin' money as it is.
 sLa, Sam, I'll bet you make ten cents yard on that gingham. You kin put in card O buttons, anyhow"
 'I'll say six buttons"
 "Why can't you make it dozen.
 "Oh, I'm losin' money now"
 "How you talk!''
 'sIts so!"
 "Well, gimme yard an the six but tons an stick O pep'mint candy for the baby. But I'm gittin cheated. Take your pay in aigs, won't you9'
 s'No, couldn't"
 "Ain't aigs same ez money2"
 s'No'p."
 "Well, you storekeepers do beat all a maxim bargain. You don't leave , body foot to stand on."
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
A Nihilist Pig.

Ar itinerant circus has lately been performing at St. Petersburgh, and the ready wit of the Russian clown connect ed with the establishment had been attracting large crowds every night, un- til few nights ago the poor fellow got into serious trouble. He had been ex- hibiting performing pig, remarkable for its sagacity and obedience. Re- turning into the ring after an encore, the clown threw down Q paper ruble, telling the animal to pick it up. The latter disdainfully refused. "Quite right, my friends" exclaimed the mas ter; eff Vishnegradski cannot raise the paper ruble, how could poor little pig like you be expected to raise it2 ,
 Roars of laughter greeted this joke at the expense of the Finance Minister, but the next day the clown was called to account by the police and sentenced to three days imprisonment.
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Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
EleCtriCitY in Court.

While Ameron Kratz was recently perform ing his duties on a high tower as trimmer for the Brush Electric Light Company in Detroit he received shock from what he had been told was ''dead wire," which shattered his nervous system so that he is unable to work. He brought suit for S25, ,000 damages against the company, which asserted that Kratz was negligent. To substantiate this they in TO- duced as evidence in court a miniature electric light tower, with which they tried to show that D careful man could not be injured as Kratz was. The latter asserted that it was not fair test of the shock received by him, because electricity loses its severity when received by n person standing on dry floor instead of the earth or an iron footing. The jury gave kratz S1O 0OO
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
Wreck of a Brilliant Man.

The vehicle popularly known as the ''Back Maria," which conveys prisoners from the public court ill St. Louis to the Court House, recently contained an individual whose fall is the talk of the town. His name is Jefferson D. Storts. Four years ago he was prosecuting was elected to the legislature. He was only 2S years old, was brilliant speaker, and was soon recognized as leading member of the House. He fell into the hands of lobbyists, became dissipated practiced law, and for a time had some success. Then his dissipation increassd, clients left him, and he went down to the worlkhouse. where he IS now wearing stripes.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
CUBA'S SAD PLIGHT.
Rumors that there Has Been Up
 rising BIoodshed.

Rumors abound of an emeute in Cuba caused by the action of the Government in pro- claiming four provinces, Pinar, Del Rio, Villa Clara and Havana, under martial law. Great disturbances are supposed to exist, and as the cable Is under the censors' control no reliable news can be obtained. It is reported that three Havana newspapers have been SUD- pressed, and also that the Madrid Government would remove Gen. Marin at once.
 X Key West special says: ''The greatest ex- citement reigns in Cuba, owing to Gen. Marin s proclamation, declaring the provinces of Ha- vana, Montzas, Santa Clara and Pinar del Rio in state of siege. Gen. Marin says his ac- ton js due to the enormous increase of bandits, Kidnapping, arson, &c. The Liberal press has been suppressed. Gen. Marin wants it to ap- pear that the leading Cubsns are preparing for war. Such is not the case. The situation is this: The bandits have full control of the island, have burned numerous plantations and are doing great damage.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEW IoRK-Good Steers, 9 to 1014c.; Fair do., s to SJsc.i Oxen, < to 10c.; Dry Cows, live weight, 21s to 5c.; Bulls, do., 2$l to 41sc.; Sheep, 51a to 71sc: Lambs, 2 to Sl4c.; Yeals 6
 WATERTowN, Mass.-NIarkot Beef, choice, S7.00 to S7.75; extra, $6.50 to S6. 75; 1st quail ity, $500 to 6.25 2d quality, $500 to S5.5O; Sd quality, S4.00 to s4.50. Swine.-Western fat, live, 6 to 6}4c.; Northern dressed hogs 6sl to cents per b. Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, 2.50, S4.0O to $500 each; extra, S5 50 to s6.75; Spring Lambs, 5 to 7slc, per tb; Veal Calves, 2L to 6tLc tb
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
The Cherokee StriD.

An Indian Territory special says: "It is probable that the Cherokee Legislature will be convened in extra session at Tahlequah early in May to determine the matter of leasing the Cherokee strip. The question was submitted that body adjourned without definite action on 1t. The Cherokee Live Stock Association, who hold the present lease at S1OO, ,O0O per year, desire to renew 1t for three or five years at an advance of 1000 or S50,OOO The land comprises over 5,000,00O acres The lessees released the larger portion of the tract at profit of over $5O,0O0b
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
The Wheel Trust Closes n ShOo

The American Wheel Association, composed of the leading wheel companies of ths United States, have purchased the machinery, etc., of the Lexington, Ky, Wheel Company The spoke department will still continue in opera tion, and with increased facilit es will supply the association with raw material for the man ufacture of spokes. TEe city appropriated ground for the wheel company to establish a factory, and the sale is strongly condemned by citizens. he hands were notified that their services would no longer be needed without a moments notice.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
Crime in Massachusetts,

The Commissioners of Prisons sent their an- nual report to the Legislature. It shows quite d large increase in the arrests and trials for crime and an increase in the prison popula- largest ever known in the State-5,346. The number of female prisoners is smaller, not only relatively to the number of male prison CTS. but also actually smaller than in the pre- ceding year. They composed only little more than l4 per cent. of the entire prison popula ton. The number of commitments was 26, ,S25, against 25, 45S in S>6. The increase is prin- cipally in the offences against public order, especially drunkenness. The commitments for non-payment of fines for petty offences have been the largest ever known. The police re- ports show tne number of arrests to have been nearly i, ,OGO larger than in 19Sf
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
Living WlfueaScs!

Ask any one who has used Dr. Pierce's Pleas ant Purgative Pellets as to their me it's They Il te you that pimples, blotches and erup- tous disappear; that 'nstip stion-that breed- CT ot disorders--is relic ed that the appetite is restored; that the whole system is ren 'ta!ed % little wonder-workers. Being purely vegeta- blc, they arc perfectly harmless; being ,om- posed of concentrated, active ingredients they and disease will bo unknown. Of all drug giSts.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
A Good Invcstsneut

Is that which yields large returns from small outlay. Reader, the way is clear! No specu- lation, no chance, big returns! If you are like most of mankind you have solnewhcrea a weak ness-don't feel at all times just as you'd like down sick next woek-al because your blood is out of order. A small ou lay and what Ia ge returns You invest in Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery and soon pure, fresh b ood courses through Aoar veins, and you arc an other beingi
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

THE late NJ. Blanc, who owned the gaming tables at Monte Carlo, was somewhat of 8 philosopher in his way. When the bank lost heavily he used to remark: T never mind my bank-notes going out to sleep; they come home early next morning.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

To tequeath to your children is strong clean pure constituton-better than wealth, because 1t will never prove a curse You cannot give what you do not possess but mothers will finG in Dr. Perce's Favorite Prescription wonder full hclp-correcting all weaknesses, bringing their sl stems into perfect condition, so thai their children, untainted, shall rise up to cal them blessed!
 There is not druggist in all the land
 But always keeps a stock on hand.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
A Wealthy WeIshman's Deat h.

Uriah Dabics, wealthy merchant of Colum- Welsh religious works has made him known to his countrymen all over the United States, died this morning, aged 65 He leaves a for tune of $500,O ,O00. Dabies was the founder of the Society for the Support of Aged Welsh Ministers.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
Honesty is the best policy.
A Greut Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs the great guaran- teed remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on its merits and that any druggist is au- thorized by the proprietor of this wonderful remedy to give you a sample bottle free? It never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs. All druggists & Il Kemp's Balsam. Large bot ties 60 cents and $l.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

Tn every community there are number or men whose whole time is not occupied, such as teachers, ministers, farmers sons, and oth CTS. To these classes especially we wou, d say if you wish to make several hundred dollars during the next few months. write at once to B. K Johnson & O., of Richmond, Va, and they will show you how to do it.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

To the Editor:-Please inform your readers that l have a positive remedy for the above named disease. By it's timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been permanently cured. l FREE to any of your readers who have con- sumption If they will send me their Express and P. o. address. Respectfully,
 T.. A. SLOCUM, M.C., 1S1 Pearl St., N. '.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

SCOTT'S EMULSION of Pure Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophosphites, is combination of two of the most valua- ble remedies in existence for the cure of Consumption and all Wasting Con- ditions; is more generally recommend ed and used by Physicians than any known remedy; it gives most satisfac' tory results, and tones up the system; and when the Consumptive has wasted away and loses hope, the Emulsion will speedily check the ravages of this terrible disease, and restore the sufferer to good health and happiness. This is equally true in regard to Tickets in Children, or Marasmus and Anamia in Adults, and all impoverished conditions of the blood and especially desirable for Colds and Chronic Coughs, as it will cure them more quickly than ordi- nary Specifics used. Palatable as milk.
 Sold by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
Consumptiou Surely Cured.

Quantities of bears bones and seven very we'll preserved skulls were recently discovered in cave at Rubeland, in the Hartz. F
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

FoR SPECIAL. Rates for advertising in this paper apply to the publisher of the paper. U17
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

German company has been formed to manu- facture watches to be run by electricity instead of a spring.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
A Greut l.euocy

"Blessed are the piece-makers," as the boy remarked when be broke the pitcher.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

If afflicted with sore eyes Dr. Isaac Tho mp- sons Eye-Water. Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
~OLD Is worth $500 per To. Petttt's Eye Salve Is V worth $1 0OO but is sold at 25c. box by dealers.

D- CENTS, worth of photographs for home en
 ~s' tertainment Free. Buy abox of "JMyccn,' 25c. and mail outside wrapper to HAMILTON CHEMICAL CO, P. o. Box 1864, New York ssJUVEEN'' is the great family remedy for constipation and indigestion
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

The gem for April is the diamond.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

Ck to SS day. Samples worth $l5o, FREE. NY Brewster Safety Rein Holder Go. Holly, Mich
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
ROWTH OF A VAST EXPERIENCE.

"worn out" run down., debllltated teachers, nlilliners, dressmakers, seam stresses, shop-girls," ," housckeepers, nurs- ing mothers, and feeble women generally, pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the greatest earthly boon, being unequaled as an appetizipg cordial and restorative tonic. It promotes digestion and assimilation of food cures nausea, weakness of stomach, indigestion, bloatipg and eructations of gas.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
Hoods SarSapariIla
Makes the Weak Strong
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists Sl; six for S5 Prepared only by c. I. HOOD CO.,, Apothecarles. Lowell Mass.
 100 Doses Ono Dollar
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

Mrs. E. r. MORGAN, of No. T Lexington St., East Boston, Mass, says: Five .years ago Having exhausted the skill of three physi- cians, 1 was completely discouraged, and so yyeek I cOuld with dif3crlty crOas tho room
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
HE WRONG DISEASE

g, as they imagine, one from dyspepsia, 8 stion, or prostration, another with pain hel
 tferent, or over-busy doctor, separate and when, in reality, they are all only symptC
 encourages his practice until large bills delay, wrong treatment and consequent to the cause, would have entirely remove lstead of prolonged misery.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25
A VOIcE I FROM CALIFORNIA.


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 Well was-Mrs JOHN SThMeI S 2 ot Cm.IPs.g which medicines LOOK oolueS Favore Prescription bottle of your bad symptoms do ali my able to be my feet all day My friends tell mel never looked so well" c4 Prescription, Sold by Dr~g0tsts ae Horto Over! Large S1OO, Sir for S6.0o Dr. Pierces large 1lstraeeo (1eO pages paper covers) Diseases of Women Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical AssoeiAa1ous
 Nc. eos Main tatek DuD1axe. 1,y.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-25

Mrs. ED. M. CAMPBELL, of Oakland, Cult my life with hysterical attacks and par oXysms, or spasms, and periodical recur- renccs of severe headache, but since have
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-10-18
!, 1HaNAExONAL TICKET.

=z-sss.asf TIM NATIONAL TICKET. e. 4.:.-.
The ADVANCE is. asked every day
now, show about the National cam.
paign?" On the surface, or looking at
the surface indications, the Republican
candidates will be elected. There new
er before was such spectacle III any
great campaign of the people going up
by hundreds to do honor to u candidate
aud TO hear him speak, as is daily Wit
messed in the pilgrimages made to In
dianapolis. And, per contrast, there
never WAS such q spectacle witnessed
as that of an old, tottering man. hardly
able to get into carriage without
help, going up and down the country
as the principal and almost the only
prominent speaker, in behalf of the
Democratic party.
II enthusiasm can avail, Harrison
aud Morton will be handsomely elected.
But We must remember that four years
ago Blaine excited intense enthusiasm
among the Republicans, while quiet,
unassuming Grover Cleveland, bespat-
tered with campaign mud from Repub-
lican preachers and Journals, walked
up to the White House, and went to
work like an every day lawyer, attend
ing to the peoples business. It may
be so again, but the indications now
are the other way.
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correct. And now ask you to notice
the unfsirness of his proposition. Be-
cause I say there are ''imp0rtant reas.
ons" why he should not be reelected,
he claims that I am under obligations
to prove that ''he has intentially done
wrong in official business" or with
draw in his favor. 1t strikes me
there is cheek enough about this, but
no honesty of purpose. AN under no
such obligation as i never made such
an assertion. Life is entirely too short
with me to 60 into the subject of all of
Mr.. Mills intentions during bis long
term of Office.
There is, however, one intention on
his part that is perfectly clear to ev.
eryone-he intends to hang on the pub
lie COW until she kicks him off.
J. F. MCKNI0uT.
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SUMMIT LAKE.

MrR. Henry Read who has been visi ting her
parents In Ohio, returned home last Friday, Mr..
Read drew long sigh Of relief.
Mrs. Lynch has removed to Fulda where she
1s Intending to superintend boarding house.
Mr.. King has been diligently at work securing
his farm with fire breaks, he now feels safe
from any common fire.
Mr.: lawrence has added granery to his
buildings.
Yesterday Miss Nellie June Osborne, who has
been visiting her sister, Mira. &. E. King, re-
turned 10 her home In Illinois. Miss Osborne
has sOjOurned in Minnesota for nearly three
months, and as she leaves before the winter
comes. will, no doubt. give Minnesota first
class reputation.
Mr.. j. H. Vnson. across the line in Bloom,
Is being visited by his mother. brother and
sister. OF Indiana. No wonder he seems 30
happy lately.
Summit Lake threshing maching company
held meeting at Mr.. John Reads for the pur-
pose OF consulting special business.
Miss Kate HOvey, OF WOrthingtOn, spent
Sunday with Miss Osborne at Mr.. Kings.
We hear Mr.. Austin Hovey's people have
tired Of the east and yearn for the broad
pr:.iries Of the west. Melvin and Miss Carrie
are intending to arrive here Saturday, while
Mr.. and Mrs. Hovey will make short visit in
Belvtdere, Illinois, with relatives, aud will ar
rive later. Summit Lake people will give them
hearty welcome.
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man who appointed the committee
which reported the act would see the

man who appointed the committee
which reported the act would see the
net enforced.
Mr.. Merriams sction in regard to |
the law reducing the legal rate OF in.
terest from 10 to per cent is an ex-
ample of unseldshness rarely equaled.
The last legislature passed acts too
numerous to eDuMerate to amelior&te
the condition of the farmers and LABOR
ers. And in all the preliminary. and
subsequent struggles to secure the pas
sage of these laws Mr.. Merriam stead
f:stly and cOurageously cast his lot
with those that were working with this
in view; and when he had to choose in
standing by the cities or by the coun-
try, in every instance was he found on
the side of the latter. TO make u long
story short it can be truthfully assert
ed that the laboring men got every
thing they asked for. and in all the
measures proposed IN their interest
they were assisted and their efforts sup.
ported by Speaker Merriam.
IL the appointment Of his commit
tees. Mr.. Merriam paid less attention
tt, party ties than to ability aud hon
esty.. Thusghe appointed Mr.. Donnel.
" 1T tho head OF tho railroad commit
tee; Mr.. Furlong. another alliance
man, at the head Of the committee TO
investigate the cost OF construction Of
railroads; and Mr.. Colby chairman Of
the ejoint committee on labor, the latter
committee being an entire new feature
in legislative committees. Of all the
important committees. with the eKcep.
tion OF the committee on judiciary, Mr..
Merriam gave the craftsmanship to the
n Ainf,, Sn$ md ,nf tEn nhn
manship alone, but also q good work
ing majority of the members of the
committees.
The estate Farmers Alliance'' 1T its
annual meeting in February. 1857,
| recognizing the services of Lieut.. Gov.
Rice and Speaker Merriam, adopted
the following resolution:
''Res0lved, That the state alliance
thank the state legislature for the noble
work it is doing in behalf Of the peO-
pie, in both branches; and that we de.
sire to express" our approval Of the
course of Lieut.: Gov. Rice, president
of the senate, and of Hon. w. r. Mer-
riam, SPEAKER of the house, for the fair
and just manner in which they appoint
ed the committees of the senate and
house."
And on the last day of the session the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted by a rising vote: )
''Resolved, That this house desires
in this formal manner to express its
high sense of the fairness, impartiality
ability and parliamentary skill display
ed by the Hon. William r. Merriam,
speaker of the house, in the discharge
of the duties of his responsible and diff
ficult office. We believe that he has
tried to hold the scale of justice even
handed, and that he has proved faith
ful to all the great interests of the
state, in the administration of the
trust reposed in it. The house desires
to express il this way its hearty and
unanimous desire for his future pros
DeritV and happinesS0