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Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
A Heifcr Rides on the Cow Catcher.

A remarkable incident recently oc- cured on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railway, between South Orange and Wyoming. The engineer of he train which reaches South Orange about o'clock, eastward bound, ob- served young heifer on the track, di- rectly ahead of him. Ho slowed up and whistled, ill order to enable the creature to get off the track, but it maintained it's position as calmly as if the locomotive were pigmy. The train was not nov ing very fast by tic time the spot was reached and the oowcatcher struck the heifer. The engineer and fireman looked on both sides of. the track and, not sec ing the animal, concluded that it was under tho wheels and the train was stopped. To their nstonishment they found the animal sitting complacently on the cowcatcher licking it's forelegs, which had been severely scratched. The heifer was removed to the side of the track and the train resumed it's journey. -Neuark (N. J.) Adoertiscr.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
A Corner in the Nail Market,

Messrs. J. G. Boyle & Co.,, brokers in Pitts burgh, Pa., have got the monopoly of the nail market in this country from now until next April. They have bought 10000 kegs of nails, and, as they secured about 35 ,OOO kegs few days ago, they have succeeded in getting all the supply which will be manufac- tured from December until April under their control The price of nails is g per keg, but there seems to be little doubt that it will go up very soon now. Three hundred puddlers are on strike at Chess, Cook & Co.'s, the only nail mill in operation. This has caused & shutdown and closed the last nail mill in that district
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
THE WHEAT CROP.
A Large Reduction Reported in the
 Area Seeded.

A Large Reduction Reported in the
 Area Seeded.
 The summarized reports of newspaper cor respondents in four of the principal wheat growing States indicate @ considerable reduc- tion in the area seeded this fall to winter wheat. This is readily to be accounted for by the discouraging causes which led to the partial failure of the 1888 crop in those States, which might be enumerated as follows: In Ohio. winter killing and rust in Indiana, chinch bugs and rust; in Illinois, chnch bugs, winter killing and rust; in Missouri, chinch bugs and wet weather following harvest, which destroyed considerable grain in the stock.
 In Kentucky and Michigan, where average crops were harvested, the acreage seeded this fall is about the same as that of one yearago. In Wisconsin the acreage is slightly increased. Kansas reports indicate very large increase, which is not surprising, as the wheat crop in that State was extraordinarily good, and sustained little damage from any cause, while the usual alstape-corn-was 0 complete failure in some sections. The present condition of winter weat is reported as good in Ohio, In diana Illinois, and Kentucky; fair in Wiscon- sin, and fair to good in Michigan, Missouri. and Kansas.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
The Years Cheese Output.

The combined markets of Utica and Little Falls, N. Y, have this year sold 626,977 boxes of cheese, a larger amount than ever before. The increase of sales, however, is more than offset by the fact that the average price of cheese has been about IA cent lower than it was last year, when the money value of tho cheese product was greater than ever before. For this reason, instead of the S3,- 93O, ss received by the dairymen last year for cheese, they get this year only $3.412, 165, or half a million dollars less money. Such a re- suit is attributable to the very heavy make in tho early part of the season, not only in this country but in Canada and England, and to the fact that dealers lost money on their cheese investments at the wind up of the spring, and were determined to operate more cautiously and be on the winning side this year if possible.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
Two Trains Crash Together.

A terrible wreck occurred five miles from Youngstown, Ohio, on the sharon Branch of the Lake Shore road. A mixed passenger train collided with freight train on curve, while both trains were running at twenty-five miles an hour. Conductor James Kennedy of the passenger train, was instantly killed, and James Mccoy, firemon, and Patrick Riley, brakeman, were fatally injured. AL bert Lindsay, the engineer, was badly hurt, but will recover. Both en- glnes and ten cars were wrecked. The conductor, and the injured men all reside at Youngstown. The engineer of the freight train heard the passenger train, but supposed it was on the adjoining track of the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
A Cool Murderer.

Emanuel Gaskins, negro, stabbed Bessie Clark near Camden, $. C., and then deliberately severed her head from her body, and placing the knife on her breast coolly walked away. The murder was discovered later by party of sportsmen, and search was at once instituted for the murderer. Gas kins himself soon joined ill the search, and was most vehement in denunciation of the crime. A spot of blood was discovered on his sleeve by one of the party, who prompt ly accused him of being the murderer He at first denied the charge, but upon being taken before magistrate he soon weakened and made full con 'ession. The crowd attempted to lynch him, but the Sheriff and his deputies rescued him and finally lodged him in jail at Camden.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
A Hero of the !" Six Hundred."

George Loy-Smith, the last surviv- ing on-commissioned officer who took part in the famous charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava and the last man out of the "valley of death" on that occasion, has just died in London. He was buried without any military honors, and the Duke of Cambridge, Command erin Chief of the British Army, refused to send gun carriage to bear his body to the grave. Evidently the Duke pays no heed to the poets injunction to
 "Honor the charge they made;
 Honor the Light Brigade
 Noble Six Hundred!"
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
A Valuable Murderer.

Mrs. Shell, widow of the late millionaire who was murdered in Chicago, is determined to bring the assassin to justice if possible, as will be evidenced by the following, which has been published broadcast: Reward, $5O,- 900. I, Henrietta Shell, widow of the late Amos. J. Shell, will pay fifty thousand dollars reward for the arrest and detention, until identified by the authorities of the city of Chi cago, of William B. Tascott, the supposed murderer of my husband The above reward is offered in lieu of all other rewards an- nounced by me and will hold good for four months. All communications to be sent to George W. Hubbard, General Superintendent of P office, or to MT. A. S. Stone, No. 544 West Madison street, Chicago, Ill.," This was signed by Mrs. She'll
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
SHIPMENTS OF COAL.
A Profitable Season on the Delaware
 and Hudson Canal.

Nnu t1ulSOn Oduai
 The coal shipping season on the Delaware and Hudson Canal, which was closed by the arrival of the last loaded boat at Rondout, N. Y., has been unusually prosperous, both for the canal company and the boatmen. The number of boats employ ed this season has been $50, or 100 more than last year, and the largest num- Der ever engaged in navigating the canal. There have been no serious breaks in the banks of the canal, and no scarcity of water or other mischances to delay traffic The boatmen have been enabled to make the un- usually high average of twelve to thirteen round trips. As they are paid by the trip, and as the company has continued through the season the reduction of $5 from the former hire of the boat on each cargo trans ported, they have realized handsome wages for the summers work.
 The total shipments of coal byt canal this season foot up 93O,OoO tons, or 57,O00 tons more than last year. The company's total shipments, both by canal and railroad for this season up to date, is over 4,1OO,O0O tons, an increase compared with the cor responding date in 1887 of 416, ,OOO tons. It is understood that the company will build fifty new boats this winter, to be added to it's canal fleet at the opening of business next season
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
Shedding Accident.

So read the headlines of many a newspaper column, and we reruse with palpitating inter- est the details of the catastrophy, and are deeply impressed by. the sacrifice of human lives involved. Yet thousands of men and wo- men are falling victims every year to that ter rible disease. consump ion (scrofula of the lungs), and they and their friends are satisfied to believe the malady incurabe. Now, there could be greater mistake. No earthly power of course, can re tore lung that is en- tirely wasted bat Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery will rapidly and surely arrest the ravages of consumption, if taken in time. Do not, Therefore, despair until you have tried this wonderful remedy.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
CANADA WANTS A CABLE.
She Prefers to be Independent of American Companies.

An Ottawa despatch says: An Enghsh firm has offered to lay a cable from Halifax to Sable Island for s1O 900, payable in ten an- nual instalments of $1O,OOO each. The ne- cessity for this connection with the mainland has frequently been made apparent in the case of the numerous wrecks which occur on the island every year. The proposed cable from Bermuda to Nova Scotia will probably land on Sable Island, and make connection with the mainland through the Government cable
 talists will apply to Parliament for Q charter to construct line of cable from the Straits of Belle Isle to point in Scotland. The cost of the cable between these points is placed at $1, SOO,O0O The Dominion Government is en- couraging the scheme to secure cable con- nection with England independent of Ameri- ican lines. and promise substantial aid to the Droiectora
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
Southern Utes Satisfied.

The Commission appointed to treat with the Southern Utes for their removal to their new reservation co mpleted their labors at the agency by giving the Indians a barbecue din- ner, and after spending a day or two in Dur ango, Col, will leave for Washington, where the treaty will be submitted to Congress for approval In addition to their lands the In- dians are to receive $5O, ,OOO, or $5, ,OOO each year for ten years, and when located on the new reserv ation $2O, 900 worth of sheep. The Indians appear willing, and many express 8 desire that the treaty may be ratified by Congrsss during the present session.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
Cure of Pneum onia.
HESS ROAD, NIAGARA Co.,, N.

HESS ROAD, NIAGARA CO.,, N. Y.,
 March "A, 1SS6 About a year ago was taken with severe pain in both lungs. Twas first attacked with 2 violent chill, then dreadful pain and then a cough accompanied by considerable fever. IL looked very much like bad attack of pneumo. mia. A friend of mine procured five ALLcoCK's PLAsIERs One he put under each arm, ons under each shoulder blade, and one on my chest close around my throat. In few hours the cough ceased, the pain gradually abated and I broke out in profuse precipitation. l fell into a profound sleep, and the next day was almost well. wore the Plasters eight days afterwards and have never had any trouble since. WILLIAM A. SAWYER.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
Oil Refined by Nature,

On the Summerville farm, three miles north of Brady's Bend, Pa., there is an oil we'll which is curiosity from the fact that it's product has been refined by nature, and as a consequence its owner, Mr. Summerville sells the oil to consumers direct. The neighbors burn it in their lamps without it's Ina ving gone through any process. Experts say that natural gas aids in the refining process. There is a gas well alongside of the oil well. The gas forces the crude petroleum through sand and gravel in some manner unknown, and in that way it is cleared of refuse matter and made suitable for Illuminating purposes.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
A Mexican Volcano.

A volcano has broken out in the distant State of Tabasca, Mexico The political chief of the municipality of Hiumanquilo reports to Gov. Sarlat that the mountain None Pela- do has been in <ruption, ejecting vast quanti- ties of reddish -tinged water, which, flowing into the river Orialva, has dyed the rived rcd for 0 long distance. The inhabitants of the district are greatly alarmed and apprehend that the mountain will next begin to eject lava. Very few details can be secured, as Tabasco is remote from all railways.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
Injury of Bandaging the Eyes.

The custom prevalent among physi- clans as we'll as the laity, of tightly bandaging or tying up the eye as soon as it becomes inhamed or sore is branded a bad one by the writer in HealM. He says: "Tt precludes the free access and beneficial effects of the cool air, and at the same time prevents or greatly re- tards the free egress of the hot tears and moribund secretions of the infamed conjunctiva or cornea, or both. In those cases, too, where foreign substance has got into the eye, the bandage (which is usually clapped on the first thing) pres ses the lids more closely against the ball, and thus increases the pain and discom- fort by augmenting the lacsrations caused by the foreign body. This can not fail to be harmful. In those cases where the light is painful, it is my habit to adjust over the organ neatly fitted shade, which, while it excludes the light, allows the free access of air"
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEW YonK--Good Steers, 10 to 1O1ac.; Fair do, SM to 9ac; Oxen,7H to lOc; Dry Cows live weight, s9. 7o@ s425; Bulls, do, sl3o o s4 70; Sheep, to54c; Lambs, 51la to 61a C.; veals 511ato Slac.; Hogs, ,city-dressod to 73scper ib.
 WATERTowN, Mass.-Markct Beef, q few choice $S % extra, $7.OO to $7.5O; 1st quality, S6.00 to 625; 2d quality, $500 to $5. 50; 3d quality, S4.o0 to $4.5o. twinc.-Wcstern fat, live, $ to 64c.; Northern dressed hogs, lots, sso6, $500 to s. 50 each; extra, si.oo to sl.5o; Spring Lambs, 3k to51ac, DOT tb Veal Calves, 2H to 6c. tb.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
MARKET PRICES.
Highest Produce Quotations in New
 York-Cattlo Market.

December Il, 1888. BUTTER. Dairy, new, extra. 28 State Dairy, fair to prime. e......... p State Creamery, fancy. y.............. 36 Western Dairy, fancy. ............. 20 Imitation Creamery, fancy y......... 28 Western Creamery, per lb. :.:...... 35 Western Creamery fair to cholce... 34 BEANS AND PEAs.--Beans, Mar, choice. 2.45 Beans, medium, choice. ........... Z .W Beans, Red Kidney, choice, ........ 225 Peas, Green, new. 1855 CnEEsE.-state Factory, fancy, white. 11A State Factory, fancy, ,colored, new. 11L State Factory, full cream, prime. 1OM DRIED Fnu1Ts.-Apples, evaporated.. 71 Hsaspberrless, 9sso oevapoTaated, a per b.. 22N Eaes.--:Eastern; fresh-laid,, per doz... 2 Canada, icehouse, per doz.... 23 Western, fresh-gathercd. ........... 26 FRUITS. Apples, ,Spitzenburg per bbl.. 250 Appies dlf' Falf Rippin, Ri5 H1l per bbi I 1ss Cranberries, Cape Cod, per crate... 200 Lemons, Fla. ,choice to fancyper box $50 Oranges, Fla, Russet, per box.... 1.7o Oranges, Mandasins per box. ....... 500 HAY AND STRAw.-Hay, No. 1, per 100. 100 Hay, Clover mixed. ed................. 70 Hay, SalC. 55 Long Rye Straw, .................. 80 Oat otTaW. .................... OO Funs Hss AND Ssnw sfiss..Biaci Bear. 5sooS6 Cubs and Yeariings. gs................ 15.00 Otter ....... ..................... 1900 Beaver, large. ge...................." $50 Beaver, small to medium ......... $50 Red Fox. ....................... LOO Gray Fox... l.lO Race oop, each. h..................... LOO Skunk, black. ..................... 1.15 Skunk, striped. d.................... 40 OpoSsum ............... 45 Muskrats ............... 20 POULTRY, ETc.-Live Western Geese. 1.50 Turkeys, per lb.. ............. 9 Western Ducks, per pair. . 70 Fowls, State, N. J., and Pa., per lb.. 8 Dressed Turkeys, Phila., per b.. 12 Chickens, New Jersey per lb...... 12 Chickens, Phila., Spring, per lb..... 13 Rabbits, undrawn, per pair.......... 40 Tame Squabs, white, per dozen. boo. 300 Vension, saddles per lb. .......... l6 VEGETABLEs-Potatoes L. I. per Dbl 1.75 Potatoes, Burbank. nk............... l.5O Sweet Potatoes, New Jersey, per bbl. 2.75 Onions State, yellow, per bbl. ..... LOO Onions, Orange Co.,, red, per bbl.. 100 Onions, Connecticut, White, per bbl 325 Cabbage, Long Island, per 10O.... 400 Cauliflower, per Dbl. ................ 200
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
Gen'eel Quacks.

W0n OeI VudCKBe
 "Yes, 1t pays" said big, fat physician, with a name which is known throughout the medi- cal world. II have practice worth $4O 900 a year" "Women?" 'Yes, you've guessed it first time. They pay $lO every time they come yo@ shs and Dr cna ons and loud. This is quackery-gilt-e edged, gem teel quackery-to keep suffering women pay them no good. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- ton cures the peculiar weaknesses and dis eases of women. It does not lie to them nor rob them.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

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Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
Epitaph for the champion bridge jumper DonOvan-uuished.
IA Rnd .cnI Curc for EpiIeptic FIts.

To the Editor-Please inform your readers that I have positive remedy for the above named disease which ] warrant to cure the worst cases. So strong is my faith in Its vir- tues that will send free a sample bottle and valuable treatise to any sufferer who will give me his P o. and Express address. Resp'y,
 H. G. ROOT. M. c, 183 Pearl St.. New York.
 Good name for bathing machiae man at an Irish watering place-O'Zone.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

To.Nlght and To-M orrow Night,
 And each day and night during the week you can get at all druggists Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, acknowledged to be the most successful remedy ever sold for the cure of Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Asthma, and Consumption. Get bot tie to-day and keep it always in the house, so you can check your cold at once. Price 6Oc and $1. Sample bottles free.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

In Switzerland there have been 71, ,275 drunk ards deaths in twenty-five years out of pop ulation of three millions and . half.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

1O,OOO in a quart jar! This amount of money will be given to those subscribers guess ing the number or nearest numbers of kernels of corn in quart jar. See advertisement "How MANY KERNELS" Washington & Co.,, proprietors New York Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

A perfect specihc-Dr. sage's Catarrh Rem
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

FOR SPECIAL Rates for advertising in thi. paper prply to the publisher of the paper U 5O
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
To-NIght and To-Morrow Night,

The Chambersburgh Pa.) Academy declines to receive students who use tobacco.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

Warmly welcome-The return of the Prodga
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

say Piso's Cure for Con- sumption is THE BEST for keeping the voice clear. 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

How to address the admiral of the fleet "Your warship."
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12
A Remarkable Paper.

Of 37O, 900 railway employees in Great Brit. ain, IF, 800 are tt tai abstainers.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

The Calcutta Mi sionary Conference has re- solved to organize . Temperance League.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-12

them. They pocketed the proceeds and de- camped.
 Miss Anna May Moore, aged Is years, of Antwerp, N- r., shot herself in the head and dled an hour later, nevor reco overing conscious ness. No cause can be given for the deed.
 The American Express got a package of money from the First National Bank of Min neapolis to be sent to Chicago. Somewhere between the employees at the express office and the special express messenger on the train that package disappeared suddenly and completely. The amount in the package is unknown, but 1t is not thought to be over $5, 1000.
 The frozen body of a woman about sixty years old, was found in the Hudson River, at Camelot, N. Y.
 The police steamer, Governor Thomas, ran down and captured the schooner Geneva kirwan in Chester River. The boat, which is charged with illegal dredging for oysters, re- sisted capture.
 A fire at Isabela de Sagua Cuba, caused by the explosion of a coal oil lamp, destroyed forty-two houses. There were no fatalities but over one hundred families were rendered homeless. The loss is estimated at ESQ., 900.
 A sad accident occurred at the mining village of Nesquehoning, Pa. gang ot men were engaged at work in the shaft at the mines, when the water from the Hackelbarne mine, which was flooded and abandoned years ago, forced its way to where the men were and buried them in a watery grave. Two of the men were drowned, all the rest miracu- lously escaping.
 The steel cast six inch gun made by the Pittsburg Steel Casting Company was tried at the proving ground at Annapolis, Md. It exploded at the second shot, flying into many pieces.
 While a locomotive of the Pennsylvania railroad was passing at crossing in Phila- delphia, it struck horse car. Elisha Shaw, driver of the street car, was killed. One of tho two passengers in the car had his right hip and knee hurt and sust aimed serious in- tegnal injuries. The other escaped. The en- nfnem and conductor of the locomotive were
The Washington critic., 1888-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

There have been several leading social
events" this season, but the boss one is ia
be The Paul Bauyar' performance at Al.
baughs Saturday night when all the
bGpt ION and b0R TN and Washing ton will
be there in their best bib and tucker. The
performance is for the benefit Of the asso-
ciation which proposes 10 erect q statue
ofteorgc Washington in PARIS as gift
from America to France. II is a rcripro-
cal compliment for the Bauholdi ,tatue.
Miss Kate Castleton has issued cards
for next season in new farce comedy,
entitled "a Paper Doll"
Next week "Parson Davies big spe.
cialty company and Vim. Muldoonis
company gladiators at Kernan's.
Julius Cesar was the attraction at
the National last night, with Mr.. Keene
as Mare Antony ~ andn big crowd was
in attendance.
The big overflow Of people at the circus
last night made business good at the the.
atres. Every young man who couldn't
get into the circus with his girl, hadn't
the nerve 10 take her home again, so he
went straightway TO some other show.
The matinee concert of tho Boston
symphony Orchestra, Mr. Wilhelm Ger.
icke, conductor. with sixty-siX artists, is
in progress at the Congregational Church
this afternoon large and fashionable
audience being present, The second and
last concert will be given tomorrow even
lps At O'clock,