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Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
EMPEROR WILLIAM,
The People He Regards as Germany's
 Friends.

The Emperor, in conversation with states man recently, said: ''I only recognize as friends those friendly to the Fatherland and our healthy progress. No one will impute to me desire to set back the wheel of time. On the contrary, it is the pride of the Hohenzol- lerns to govern the noblest the most intellect ual, and the most cultured of nations. In this praise include tho whole of Germany. Our whole legislation is dictated by humane prin- ciples. Whoever refuses to recognize this and stirs up strife in mems minds, no matter what bis leanings may bo, must not expect approval from me. There is, forsooth, more serious work to do."
 The recent correspondence between the Elm peror and Count von Moltke is published. Re- plying to the Counts request of Aug. to be allowed to resign ca account of his inability to mount his horse, the Emperor wrote that it was extremely painful to himself and to the army to lose the service of Marshal who had led the German forces to the most marvellous victories that ever crowned the struggles of an army, and that, while acceding to the request with heavy heart, he must beg the Count, out of love for the sovereign the country and the army, to accept the Presidency of the De- fenco Commission, so that they might know him to be still concerned with the veal or woe of the Fatherland.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
IN JACKSONVILLE.
The Entire City Believed to be In
 footed.

The reports now being published, (Aug. 29,) show the people that the true situation cannot be overlooked. The new cases disclose that the entire city is infected to certain extent, and the doctors expect 8 large increase in the num- Der of new cases before very long. Those who are timid are getting out of the city as fast as possible, for Sundays experience leads many to believe that all avenues will be closed soon.
 The list of new cases to night is startling. There are 21 given, and it is known that there are dozen or moro suspects. The names re- ported are w. s. Ford, MT. Youmans, Andrew Thomas, (colored,) Dennis Hague, E. J. l.. Banks, (colored, Arthur w. Smith, (colored, Mrs. Davies and child named Blondin, T. s. Wilmarth, Anna E. Weiss, A. 0. Morgan, Maria simpkins, Alexander simpkins, lboth coloted, ) O. Castell, Mrs. Harden, Ella Roberts, Thomas Ryan, W. J. Allen, Milton Blair. Deaths two Tom. Marshall and Thomas H. Clark. Eight patients where discharged and 79 were under treatmemt. The cases to date number 131, with 10 deaths. This rapid swelling of the list will probably start of hundreds again to-mor- row.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Two Commissions to Choose Sites
 for Yards and Docks.

Among the features of the Naval Appropria- ton bill, involving departure from the rout inc of appropriations, are the provisions au- thorizing the appointment of commissions to select sites for navy yards and dry docks on the Pacific and the South Atlantic or Gulf coasts. Two commissions are provided for, consisting of three naval officers each. An ap propriation of $5, 900 is made to cover the ex- penses of the commissions visiting the coasts of Northern Oregon and Washington and Alaska Territories, and $15, 900 for the one in- specting the sites along the South Atlantic coasts. Both of these commissions will be ap- pointed at an early date. They will cons ist Of two line officers and one civil engineer each. Commander Stockton will probably be the president of the Pacific Coast Board.
 It is the intention of Commodore Harmony, Chief of Bureau of Yards and Docks, who was instrumental in securing the legislation for the appointment of the commissions, to accompa- ny one and perhaps both of the boards on their trips of inspection in the capacity of an ex-of- ficio member. The necessity for the establish ment of additional naval resources in the Wa ters of Puget Sound and within the lines of defense of Pensacola Bay have been frequently and urgently set forth by Commander liar mony in his annual reports, and now that the selection of sites have been authorized he IS anxious to lend all the assistance he can in choosing the most advantageous locations.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
WILL HE MARRY?
Curious Will of an old Bachelor
 Wolverine.

curious will was admitted to probate at Ann Harbor, Mich. It was made by Luther James, an old bachelor resident of rural township, who was reported to be worth scv- eral hundred thousand dollars. nephew named James l.. Babcock, of Chicago, who has been very clos, ly concerned with his affairs for number of years, gets much tho largest share of his estate, but on the express con- dition that he marries in the next five years. He gives this gentleman securities to the amount of 8 900 face value, real value double that sum, and the interest on ab ut $50 900.
 This is to continue for five years, when, pro- visled Babcock is marr.ed he is to get the prin- cipal If at the time Babcock is dead and his widow or children survive, they get onc-half and the other legatees th, other half. If Bah cock fails to get married the other lagatees get it all. These other legatees include two sisters and 2l nieces and ncphews, who each receive S5 QO0
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
THE APPROPRIATIONS,
Neglect of Necessary Legislation in
 Senate and House

The coming of the 2sth of August, said re- cent Washington telegram, nearly two months after the beginning of the fiscal year, finds the Rchciency bill just through the House and in the hands of the Senate
 Therc arc still pending in the Senate unacted on the Notifications bill the Sundry Civil bill, nov in an almost hopeless tangle; the Army biii, which is in deadlock, and the Deficiency bill which has just come over from the House.
 All of these bills should have been passed passed carly in June, to give tho departments time to prepare their plans for work, but there does not seem to be a reasonable probability business of Congress, will be disposed of be- fore the middle of September. The dato of adjournment is now admitted to be close up to election day, with probability that the two Houses will resume work immediately after ward without waiting for the regular meeting day ill December to come.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
MIR. WELLS PROPHECY.
He Predicts Early Political Union
 With Canada.

David A. Wells, who has just returned from 100 nmie trip via the Canadian Pacific Rail- road thr, ugh the British possessions, was seen by correspondent in regard to President CleTeland's message. MT. Wells did not imag- inc that the message would result in an open rupture with nada. There would be consid- cradle bufting on both sides, and then the mat ter would be amicably settled. Such wrangles as this could be obviated by commer- cial union with Canada and this union, he predicted, would be effected in less than de cade, and would be followed by political union. The bonds drawing the two countries together were growing in sti enEth very rapidly year by year. Some Canadian official had recently as- serted that there was not family in Ontario or Quebec that did not have representative in the United States.
 "So far as my personal observation has gone" i'd MT. Wells, "there is very little popular discussion of the Fisheries question ill Canada. Tho dominant topic is commercial union."
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
S15.OOO tOthe Ton.

From the workings of the Michigan Gold Company the richest of the gold bearing quartz was brought into the office at Ishpem- ing. One of the officials of the company says there is 135 pounds of it. From other sources It Is stated that there are 275 pounds. It car rics free gold in large quantities, and is valued by reliable assayers as worth Sl0,0O0 to $l5,- 0l0 a ton. The rock was taken from quar- 2 vein only a few feet below the surface, 300 feet west of the cast boundary line of the property. It was found in leader only eighteen inches wide, which diverges from the main vein
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
A CANAL CONVENTION.
To Reclaim 32,OOO,OOo Acres by IT,
 rigation.

There will be about LOGO delegates from the States and Territories west of the MississipT othe Deep Water Convention at Denver.
 Thomas Mcconnell, delegate from Dakota, is there with proposition which will be pre- sented to the Convention. He asks Congress for an appropriation to tap the Missouri River at point in the southeastern part of Flannery county and construct a canal which shall be 160 feet in width and twenty feet deep, along the watershed to the east between the Missouri and the James, to point in Stutsman county. The canal will be 4SO miles in length, and will cost $ 20, ,0OO, 900. He says that when completed it will not only throw open to navigation over 1,500 additional miles through a most excellent farming and agricultural country, but will afford irrigation facilities for B, 600 OO0 acres of land only lacking an advantage of this kind to prOw crops.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
Cotton Raiscrs Happy.

N.ith Carolina farmers, who have adopted use Of cotton cloth for bagging for cotton, in- stead of jute, have been confronted with serious difficulty from the fact that insurance men have refused to insure cotton so bagged, ill consequence of its liability to fire. At Will mington buyers refused to purchase cotton baled in cotton cloth. w. 5. Primrose, Prcsi- dent of the North Carolina Home Insurance Company, has now been notified by the Secretary of the Southeastern Tariff Association, a great combination of insurance companies with headquarters at Atlanta Ga, that the association had decided to make no restrictions as to coverings for cotton, and that insurance companies will be at liberty to in sure cotton haled m cotton cloth. This will give an entirely new aspect to the matter in this State, and insurance men here say they will now insure all cotton so balcd. Cotton cloth has been unanimously adopted for baprinp
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
A Stricken Ohio Town.

A month ago mysterious disease appeared at Caldwell, having some characteristics of ty phoid fever, and some of malaria. The malady was lingering. and victims rarely died under six or seven days. In fortnight nearly every family in town infected, and the death rate became alarming. Many families left town. Business is almost paralyzed, and fun eral processions are almost constantly in the streets. The physicians are nearly al worn out, and medicine seems to do no good The disease does not appear to be infectious except to residents here. for outsiders not affect ed. This leads 70 the belief that the disease germs are in the water The town is very old and has no system of drainage. The population of the place is 1,SOO.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
An Ancient Meeting House

The Quaker meeting house at Bird Hano, one of the oldest places of worship of the Friends in Pennsylvania, was destroyed by fire early the other morning. The fire was started in shed close to the church by an incendiary. The building was of brick, and was erected in 1790, replacing log meeting house built on the site in 749 from logs wbic h had been used in meeting house built near the site in 1732. The Samborn mansion, stone dwelling 8 short dis! ance from the burned church and nearly as old as that structure, was saved only by the entire village turning out and deluging it with water from buckets. The only occu pant of the stone mansion was the nonogenar- ian widow of Ezer Samborn, famous Quaker, and descendant of original Quaker stock: As but few Friends remain i'll the vicinity, 1t IS doubtful whether the ruined relic will be re- Dl aced bv A new meeting house,
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
ON THE WAR PATH.
Sioux Murder Two Men and Put on
 War Paint.

There is going to be trouble Cheyenne folks say, on the Shoshone reservation in Fremont County. The Sioux visitors of the Arapahoes are at the bottom of the trouble. Two white men were found murdered, and they were doubtless killed by the Sioux, who donned war paint after being ordered of the Shoshone reservation. Half breed hunters report the presence of band of 150 hostile Indians within the reservation. They are fully armed, and have plenty of ammunition and extra ponies.
 Five Sioux who were still on the reservation were arrested, and were locked up by the agent There is but one company of troops at Fort Wasakie, the rest of the garrison boing in summer camp some miles distant. If the Sioux make war in that section they will eventually be defeated, as the Shoshones will fight with the whites to the bitter end. In the meantime marauders will mercilessly slaugh- ter ranchmen in isolated localities.
 At the town of Lander, near the agency, the citizens are calmly awaiting tho outbreak. The Arapahoes will join the Sioux if opportunity offers,
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
To be on the Ground.

The United States steamer Yantic, which has sailed for the Canadian fishing grounds, will soon be followed by other vessels of the North Atlantic squadron. Admiral Luce is on board, and his special mission will be to look after the interests of American fishermen and protect them from the infringement of their rights by the Canadian authorities. While no author izcd interference of the rights of Americans is feared, it is thought that some Canadian off cials may be disposed to take advantage of the present strained relations to harass American fishermen, which the presence of United Stat ,s vessels will tend to restrain. Should any American be harassed it will be the duty of Admiral Luce to ascertain the facts and report them to tho Secretary of the Navy.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
The Patent Office.

The annual report of tue Commissioners of Patents shows that the total number of appli- cations received during the year was 40,177, a decrease of SAT; number of patents granted and trade marks and labels registered, 22, l0l, as against 23.2l7 last year; total receipts S, ,122 = 944, decrease of t27, 1O2; expenditures S953,- 7J0, decrease of S27, ,914; surplus covered into the Treasury, S169, 264. On June 30 last the re were 7,227 cases on hand awaiting action, as against 7,601 on June 50, 1887.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
A Very Cold Country.

The Geological Survey has received letter from A. P. Low, who is conducting tho explor- atory expcdit on to the eastern coast of liud- scn's Bay. It is dat d Moose Factory, James 8 Bay. June 20. MT. Low says that tho party bad gr at difficulty in travelling from Lake Winnipeg to the shores of James's Bay, the streams being swollen to such an extent as to make paddling extremely dangerous. At the time the party arrived at James's Bay the weather was bitterly cold and the bay was filled with large ice foes. Since then the party has gone mp the bay along the west coast mak- ing an explor Ition of the rivers running from the interior of Labrador.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
It is Bogus sugar Now.

A Philadelphia paper says that queer conl- pound is being placed on the sugar market which is a puzzle to housckccpcrs. The article is known to the trade as process sugar" and is a mixture of common yellow sugar and grapo sugar or glucose. Tho mixture thus produced is lighter in color than tho ordinary yellow sugar, and is sold by some retail dealers on that account as an article superior to the ordi- nary yellow sugar, and at higher price. The cost of the ordinary yellow sugar is cents per pound while glucose costs only 3 cents per pound. As the mixture contains one-third glucose, it can be sold at cent per pound under the usual price for the regular material, or cents per pound. The compound may be detected by pouring water upon sample of it.. Tho pure sugar will dissolve quickly, but the glucose will remain hard for 0 longer time.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
Killed His Aged Mother.

While W. H. Miller wealthy capitalist of Columbus, O., was explaining the mechanism of new revolver to his mother, an aged lady, the weapon was discharged, lodging a ball of heavy calibre in her brain and killing her in instantly. The family are among the most prominent in the city, and the deceased was most estimable lady. The mutual affection of the mother and son was stronger than is usual at their ages, and the sad accident has we'll nigh craZed Mr. Miller.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
How the Law was bod ued.

The Portuguese brigantine Neptune arrived at Halifax, N. s., ten days ago from Fayal, Azores, bound to Boston, with fifty-six female Portuguese immigrants on board. It was said that she came in to procure water, but it has just been discovered that she put into Halifax to land the women, who were forwarded to their destination by rail to eyade tho American law. Had the vessel taken the women to Bos- ton they could not have landed there as they had previously been engaged to enter service in the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
FIRE AT HAMBURG.
Many Lives Lost and Much Property
 Destroyed.

A fire broke out in Steinwarde, the southern part of the city, on the other side of the river. The flames spread rapidly to warehouses and other buildings for quarter of a mile on the riverside. Most of the shipping in the docks pulled out but several vessels were destroyed, together with seven warehouses containing cotton, rice, sugar and saltpeter. Many people perlshed in the flames. Six charred bodies have been taken from the burned buildings. The losses to buildings and shipping will amount to 7OUO, 900 marks
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
Sofe md EMcrfivN.

BRANDRETH's PILLS are the safest and most effective remedy for Indigestion, Irregularity of the Bowels, Constipation, ,Biliousness, Head- ache, Dizziness, Malaria, or any disease aris- irg from an impure state of the blood. They have been in use in this country for over fifty years, and the thousands of unimpeachable tes- imonia' S from those who have used them, an their constantly increasing sale, is incontro- vertible evidence that they perform all that is claimed for them.
 BRANDRETH's PILLS are purely vegetable, absolutely harmless and safe to take at any time.
 Sold in every drug and medicine store, either plain or sugar-coated.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
FELL INTO THE CRATER.
A Lady's Danger in the Yellowstone
 Park.

A few days ago party of tourists visiting Yellowstone Park stopped to view the famous "Old Faithful geyser. A lady of the party had inadvertently stepped too close to the mouth of the crater just as 1t was and becoming alarmed at the hissing steam which suddenly burst forth, stepped backward, lost her balance, and fell into 8 large pool of almost boiling hot water. She mouth of tue geyser into which she certainly would have fallen and 10 her life had not Pri- vate John Coyle, of the Twenty-second Infan- try, member of the troops stationed at the park, sprang forward through tine pools of boiling water and rescued her at the fisk of his own life.
 The lady and her brave deliverer were both terribly scalded. Colonel Swain has issued an order, in which he thanks Private Coyle.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
Will Try the RanidS Again

Char 'es A. Porcy. of Niagara Falls, ,who male the only safe trip through the whirlpool rapids in boat has signed contract with H. J. Hill, the manager of the Canadian fair and indus trial exposition at Toronto, to be Id between Sept 10 and 22 to leave the old Maid of the Mist landing on the Niagara River, in his boat, which wilt have some alterations, pass through the rapids down the river to Lewiston and sail across the lake some forty mics, to Toron- to. fine passes through alive Percy will be ex- hibited, with the boat, at tue fair.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
PEDKO'S EMPIRE SHAKY.
U. S. Consul Mantom Predicts q Re
 public for Brazil.

Captain Benjamin D.. Manton, United Stat Consul at Colonia, Uruguay, who is in Washington on leave of absence, pred cts the breaking up of te great Empire of Brazil.
 'Its affairs, he says, ''are in 8 precarious state. The emancipation of the slaves was merely sop thrown by Princess Isabella, the Gegenta, to the Liberals. The six Southern provinces really t:e strength of the Empire are pc for revolt and republic. They only await tue dtnth of Dom Pedro, when they will split the Empire and president will rule over WrnzIln
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
Will Not Get a Divorce.

A newspaper correspondent says he has definite news direct from the hus- band of Mrs. Langtry. A cousin of his is Hillary Langtry Bell, an artist now residing in this city. He says that all overtures on the part of Mrs. Langtry looking towards the husbands consent to divorce have been repulsed anew. Langtry will not consent to legal sep aration. "There is home here in Eng land for my wife whenever she chooses to come to it," Langtry is quoted by his cousin as saying, ''although not so good a one as sue is able to maintain in America. It was her ambition to cut O dash in the world that separated us. She has no ground on which to get a divorce from me, not even that of non- support, and will contest any proceed ings which she may bring. Neither will I consent to proposition that myself obtain divorce, which could do, but which would enable her to marry again in the United States" Therefore it is not believed that there will be divorce of any sort very soon.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
Liability of Ship Owners.

Justice Harlan has just rendered a decision that the act of Congress limiting the liability of ship owners to the value of the vessel does not apply to damage done on land. The de- ctsion was rendered on the suit brought by tho Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn against the owners of the propeller Depere to recover Sl5, 00O insurance paid on the loss of a blaming mill on Fox River, the fire from which was caused by sparks from tho smoke stack of the DeDerc
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
Would You Believe

The Proprietor of Kemp's Balsam gives Thousands of Bottles away yearly2 This mode of advertising would prove ruinous if the Balsam was not a perfect cure for Coughs and all Throat and Lung troubles You will sec the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Don't hesitate! Procure bottle to-day to keep in your home or room for immediate or future use. Trial bottle Free at all druggists. Large Size Soc and $l.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
A Novel Scheme.

Joseph Spencer. representing tho Christian Temp, rance Commonwealth of London has arranged for inc whole of Malcom Island, B. C., which it is intended to populate with se- lected families from England. They will be given houss and every comfort in lfe in re- turn for eight hours work q day by the head of the family. He will return to England in . few days to lay h.s plans before his superiors The sch me is intended to relieve the distress of poor families in England.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
The Ch:ckasaw Governor

Reports from the Chickasaw Nation, Indian Terr tory. state that the Indians are mp in .rms and bloody war is threatennd az :he result of the recent election of Gov, rnor of that nation. On the face of the returns w. l.. Byrd was elected, but the friends of Governor Guy wno
 was xcanditlate for reelection, charge that the leturns in several precincs were doctorefl. Both sides claim . maj rity In the Legislature which Nill csunt tho yosea.
Connecticut western news., 1888-09-05
Dan,t Give fha Rhin.

You have been told that consumption is in- curable; that when the lungs are attacked by this terrible maady the sufferer is past all help, and the end is mere question of time. You have noted with alarm the unmistakablo symptoms of the disease; you have tried all manner of so-called cures in vain, and you ara now despondent and preparing for the worst. Golden Medical Discovery remains untried It is not a cure-all. nor will it perform miracles, but it has cured thousands of cases of con- sumption, in it's earlier stages where all other means had fsied. Try it, and obtain a new lease of life.