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Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
Romance and Realism of the Plains.

The romance of life on the plains is fast disappearing. Stories about fabu ious wealth growing up around advcn surers, with little labor, by the increase of their focl1s, no longer command the credence they once did. Consequently fewer such stories are told. Cattle do not become at once hardened to endure temperatures far below zero without shelter by being taken beyond the Mis- sissippi. When it is learned that shelter and feed are needed to carry stock through tho winter, the boasted advan- tages of the rancher's life vanish sinto thin air. The soil on the plains is not better, if it is as good, as that further East, and cheap as free rasturage may be, grain and hay in winter are dearcr than they are in the States, where re- spectablc farming and civilization pre-
 vai].-Boston CuNivator.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
Detecting Commercials.

Samuel Sneed, of the Sub Treasury, says in the St. Louis Globe-D, mocra', a man only becomes an expert at detecting counterfeit money by long experience. Like the grain handler in sorting wheat, he cannot explain how he dectects the d fferent qualities, but is ga istied that he is right. However, there are numer ous ways ill which a man accustomed to handling large amounts of money can de- tect the counterfeit bill. The quality of the paper and the engravings arc the principal marks that attract the attention. The long experience in handling the money accustoms the handler to the sense of feeling and to the appearance of the bill, and he will guard against ac- cepting countcrfei.s. There are also numerous private marks put upon bills by the Government which are seldom copied by counterfeiters.
 For instance, take $10 legal tender note, which has the picture of George Washington printed on alongside. Over this name there is what would seem to be blur, caused by some one dipping ones finger into ink and drawing it across the name, and the counterfeiter rarely devines the reason for this. On the $10 national note, with the picture of Franklin flying his kite, there is picture of house supported by long post, and in this post there is depicted small nick, as if some one had struck the post with an ax. This is Govern ment mark that have never seen on any counterfeit. In other bills the color and quality, and the peculiar ink used by the Government, serve as safeguards against counterfeits. On almost every bill there is red seal, with peculiar ink printed, which penetratcs the paper. Although many counterfeiters have attempted to initiate this seal, yet it has never been accomplished.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
The London IKonan's World has SC

The London R0naan's World has some exceedingly droll pictures of men with enormous muffs, as they were worn in the seventeenth century. Of course they look a good Geal better with the fcathered cooked hats, the lace ties and embroidered coats than they could pos sibly do now, for man in high chim- ney-pot hat, frock coat and muff would suggest an utter want of compre- hension of the fitness of things. By far the most idiotic fashion was when the lady's huff was pendant from the girdle-a most diminutive little thing, like fat sausagel
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
The Yellow Bees of Honduras.

There is little yellow bee in Hondu- ras that is very much like the little yell low flies found about corn silks. The bees are without stings, and the most in dustrious little insects imaginable. They build in hollows in trees and wherever they can find lodgment, and they gather double handful of honey of de- licious flavor in these nests of rough comb. So plentiful are they that per- son can take hatchet and cut into the knot hole in the trees and soon collect all tho honey hs wants without tho dsa- gs os bsiag staag h9 sAe beaus N
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
A Needle Journcycd Thronyl, Her Foot


 Mrs. Melinda Mowcrson of Mouscy,N Y, two years ago stepped OH necdl' which broke in halves and left a good sized part in the bottom ol her foot The little piece of steel caused her much suffering at times, and she went to ! hospital in New York for treatment. X, that place they were unable to rcmcv' the needle, and she returned homo iu n' better condition tran before she went A short time ago, after two years of fire quent and intense suffering, Mrs. Mow. erson was surprised to sec the needl coming out of the top of her foot, hay ing worked its way through from tn bottom.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

At the convention of the National As sociation Of Builders in Philadelphia, some interesting facts, states the New York Neacs, were brought out concerning the mechanics of this country. It was stated that there are few American me- thaaics at work as builders in the large c ties and still smaller is the number of boys who arc learning that trade. Those who a,e 10 fl the vacant places are learning how to work in other lands oI in country towns. The prentice boy was once feature in city life. Strict rules were en.oreed by trade associations in regard to hlm, which were intended to make sure he became skillful work. man. This has passed away, and now tho msu wlso do the skillsd work es thi egunssy losss thsix trades ahtead.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

Farming in Morocco is in bad way.
 The government forbids the exportation of grain, lest the cost of bread to the no railroads, and grain transport is ex- pens.ve. Farmers do not manure the ground, alleging that manure only in- creases the weeds. But they do practice crop rotation, barley, beans and lentils alternately in dry ground, and wheat, beans, millet and maize on colder ground. The breeding of the fine horses, for which the Moors are famed in history, appears to have become lost
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
Easily Won.

Fond Mother (pr >udly). "Yes, John nie won the reading prize in school. Come here Johnnie, and tell Mrs. Brown how you won the prize.
 Johnnie tOh took it hands down. Billy Waffles got it for readin' good, but 1 played marbles for 1t an' won it.- 4ssar,
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

The latest wrinkle in sports IS a chal- lcnge issued by Mes rs. J. and K. Allen, aeronauts of Providence, R. l., to any acronaut in the country for long dis tance balloon race at any time during the coming season, for stake of from $500 to 5000 side, the money to go to the aeronaut who sha,l travel the longest distance-the balloons to be of 10000 cubic feet capacity; a judge for each party to be carried by the opponents |; the place of starting to be from New York City, or as mutually agreed upon.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
HUMOROUS.

A chest protector-The night watch man.
 A crusty individual is generally ill., bread.
 An act to Amend-Sewing on patch.
 A high-handed proceeding-Gilding a spires tip.
 When little man is hopclessiy in love it greatly increases his sighs.
 The mop is very frequently foorcd, but not in a household argument.
 It seems odd that night schools should use day books in teaching book-kecp- ing.
 The carpenter is not necessarily bank rupt when his stock goes under the ham, mcr.
 The lobster is a fish that never appears on the table without getting red in the face.
 Mountains are rarely jealous of each other, but they sometimes show great deal of peak.
 Home is the dearest place on earth; consequently many people board on ac- count of economy.
 Father" said the lad, 'T grant you
 Your parental right to whale,
 But ere you begin proceedings
 Please remove the shingle nail"
 "John, am going to raise your rent,' said landlord. "Sir, Pm very much obliged to you, for cannot raise it my self"
 There is one good thing about the magaz ne dialect story. There isn't law in the universe that obliges man to read it.
 Husband (starting that rap at the door2 Wife-Yes. You had better go for it, darling. had it seut c. o. D.
 
 of its own, composed mostly of success full wheat spectators. They are, of cour> e, all high bread pcrsonages.
 Bobbic-Say, pa,. a bee huns, doesn't he? Father-Ycs, my boy; but run away and don't bother me. Robbie We'll, pa, if that's so, ain't bee hum. bug2
 A Nevada man who had seven homcly daughters, got a paper to hint that he had seven kegs filled with gold in hi cellar, and every girl was marrled in five months.
 Head of the Hou .e-'Is your mistress in9" Mary-"No, SOFT; she's gone shopping" Head of the House (with sigh of rclicO-"Oh, shopping. Well, a woman can shop all day for nothing, but matinccs cost money"
 Gcorgc: Whats the matter, Chollya Been sued, or what? Cholly: Just got a letter from-from her. George: What does she say9 Cholly: Only two words: "Yours forever" George: Nothing the matter with that, is there? Cholly. She sent our engagement ring in the note.
 Funny item in funny paper: 'If 2 building catches fire in its upper story, it may burn down; if it takes fire in the basement, it may burn up." Naturally, then, if fire starts about half way be- tween basement and roof, it will burn sideways, and finally go out by the fire escape.
 Mrs. Winks-''Folks say MT. Weed, the cigar manufacturer, was converted at the revival last night" MT. Winks- s'Gucss it is true. I stepped in this morning for my favorite brand of two. for-fve cigars and I noticed the card Pure Havana had been moved over to the ffteen-cent box"
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

'Great and unique is the Vest" ex- claims the New York Mail and Express "A Western woman recently killed a tramp with rolling pm. The tramps nephew sued the woman. Damages were awarded the rolling pin. The nephew undertook to argue the case with the woman. The nephcw's funeral oc- cured in due timc Und ,rtakers lift their hats to the woman when they meet her on the street."
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

The following paragraph from the Santa Fe Nsao Meriean gives little pie ture of the state of civilization in New Mexico: s'Thc House has passed the Council bill providing that any citizen must know how to real and write and to keep his own reports before he can be qualified for office. Correct, and the bill should be approved and become a law. It is high tlmc that every justice of the peace and every constable should know how to read and write.'
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

Fl Paso, Mexico, must have some very public SD ri c1 ladies, observes the At lanta Consultation. An item which ap- pcared in a recent number of one of the papers there reads: "The fashionable ladies who engineered the last bull fight netted $2S1. 53, which they will devote to the town clock fund.-"
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

John G. Borden, winter resident of Green Cove Springs, Fla, has offered a premium of 5000 for the city or town in Florida which, on July 1, 1889, shall present the most cleanly condition in public and Irivate premises.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

The nations of Europe, together, con- trol fve-sixths of the annual foreign commerce of tho various American na- tions and islands south of the United States, which commerce is now one thousand million dollars in value.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
VOL. XVIII.
Nobility.

Nobility. Who counts himsef as nobly born Is noble in despite of place; And honors are but brands to him Who wears them not with natures grace. Then, be thou peasant, be thou peer, Count it stiil more thou art thine own; Stand on larger heraldry Than that of nation or of zone
 Mrs. Hooper.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
Too Much Like Work.

The Herr Professor had just executed a most difficult number on the piano.
 "And you cal that playing?" asked Noodle.
 "And why not2' queried the pro- lessor.
 "Well, if that is playing I'd like to sec what you'd call working.-Neo Fork World.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

The Atllnta Constitution is responsible for the assertion that each state, city and town in the United States has what its local papers call ''a poet laureate.'
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

It has been said that while England has colonists and colonies, France has colonies but no colon:sts and Germany colonists but no colonies
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

The legislature of Nevada is about to propose to California to cede three coun- ties in order to arrest the decline of the silver state.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

A Dakota courthouse has been sold for a mortgage. It is not stated whether the blind goddess and her steel yards went with it.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

England is far behind the rest of the world in the adoption of the various electrical appliances for furnishing light.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13

The New York Graphic predicts that Japan will be republic one of these fine days.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-13
Connecticut Western News.
< [. BECRLEY, Editor and Proprietor.
Local News a SpeciaItv.
rRRMS,

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-27
PURITY or ELEcrIoSs.
sAdiana Democrats Prevent Adcp
ttnn OF Amy Reform.

- In New York, as in Indiana, there
must be q Democratic bill as 10
Mn'y OF elections. In this. * in
many other states. Republicans have
masaFed bill which cmbodies the
Pnesasions found most effective to pre-
uas irand. to restrain bribery. and 10
Ssare to each legally qualified citizen
sPsrfeeuy free vote. In this state for
- express purpose of avoiding the
iec1ons OF Democratic governor.
sae measure has been modified so far
saai even his political friends have All.
aal''sea IL would tax his ingenuity n
- Utmost 10 find further objection
inen the Democrats memhers vote
az against the measure thus mod
neferei. 49, ''''
ane hrsi thing which will occur 70
~ reasonable citizen OF either PARTY.
~ ~ sincerely desires ballot reform. i
~ 49, mere ought 10 be no parfisanshin
a. snls question. it ought To h..
veiect OF every honest Democrat.
" every honest Republican. To t.ut
n - slla 70 fraud and corruption. no
q y: which party may st any Time
WI = any locality have profited hy
er,s. fuosng Nor is there any differ.
ss Wtween parties as To the kind al
~ methods employed hy the
nes. men OF either. The measures
siss.,s 10 secure free and honest
Sp n,ss must therefore be- equally
hcr ppu BY both, il both are equally
~ ~ and sincere in desiring reform,
- sne TACT is that n measure which
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-27
A SCENE IN PARIS.
Louise Michel Organizes the wash.
erwomen 1T . secret Meeting.
Paris Letter

The washerwomen of Paris have
struck. Under the leadership Of the
redoubtable Louise Michel, friend of
General Boulanger. of the Radicals, Of
the Comte de Paris. and Of mankind
in general. they met on small bridge
in the Rue du Rocher last Sunday and
formed themselves into union. IL
men attempt to hold an open air meet
ing the police order, "Circulez, mes
siears = IL heard directly, but here was
scene at once novel and hard 10 cope
with. The police said nothing about
"circuicx," but looked interested and
awaited results.
The crowd was large. but quiet
and orderly The women were neat
in appearance and evidently in
earnest, many among them. both
blondes and hrunettes, bearing out
the reputation the order has for
|comeliness of face and form. They
appreciated the gallantry of the police
i'm not forcing them TO dispense, and
after they had sung a characteristic
song or two the angular Miss Michel,
dressed in black and carrying a red
wallet. appeared on the bridge ac-
eompanied by her secretary. The APP
partition of this revolutionary woman
set the guardians OF the peace TO
thinking and one OF them went III hot
haste 20 inform his captain of what
was going forward al the bridge. The
women did nea cheer their companion.
bat crowded sgbout her and shook her
hand afiectionately.
MY dear friends. said Louise,
when Learned of your meeting to-
day | felt IL. my duty 20 be with YOU.
III | am for the workingmen, how
much more am for the working
women' You must show the men
that you arr no less capable of deliher.
alton than they. You must, like them.
place yourselves in a position 10 make
more By working less. In the ware.
houses of the Seine, those damp, rheu-
matism breeding boats on the water,
you slave from in the morning until
10 at night % gain from two to thrse
francs, and even on such conditions
are rot sure of steady work. You each
have a right to earn a living, and il Is
Ia tins end that we demand an increase
In wages and decrease in the hours
of labor.
Such scene was never before wit
messed here. The women acted as
promptly and tremendously as old
eampaigners. and effected prelimin-
AIRY organization before they were in
serrurtei. They also agreed upon a
programme for The future, which COM
prehends a permanent union. all the
officers apd members OF which. shall
be the women OF their craft Then
the washerwemen went their way in
orderly groups. with smile in their
eyes, hoIh in their hearts, and prom
Use ON their bps 20 he faithful 70 the
Union.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-27

L q. GRIFFITH. &c Ku.BoUaSE.
JAMES LEDDY.
i. ii. Griffith & Go.
Take pleasure In presenting the follow
inx list OF choice property 70 business men
aud tnsesto-g, which will be said a., ~ ~
fore April J. isss, AZ the following prices.
Business Property.
ee5. oO0 -One choice lot on Front street.
between Seneca and UNIVERSITY. ex-
tendng 70 water front. including
wnArf and warehouses with riparian
sse, o0o--A splendid lot on Trent street.
nssween Madison and spring streets.
II .000-Two lots with residences ON
West street, between Bell and Blaneh-
ard streets. Houses worth 5000.
SIS,509--Iwo choice lots on the south
east cornfs of Bell and West streets
Both streets graded
II 4 .OOO-A 6n~ lot corner Second and
Battery streets.
e3i .ooo-A fun sized lot on Front street
near Union street; or 80 feet far 81. 900.
Residence Property.
ss000-Two choice lots corner Ninth and
Madison streets Win sell one lot.
Easy terms
SSOo0-Two very choice lots on the
southeast corner of Fourth and Bell
streets, with small house and barn. A
beautiful site for residence Beth
streets graded.
Ss00e- onc-h half block in Queen Anne
Town. Very slightly and choice. VIII
sella part
9c:5O--0ne lot with two houses, rent
ing for SIS per month. Corner Sew
enth and Stewart streetx- A bargain.
eoO0o--Iwo very choice lots in Queen
Anne Town. Very eighty.
os100--A fractional block In Queen Anne
Town. Very choice. . bargain.
We also have some very choice lots in
the Lake Union and Denny & Hoyt addi-
tons. OF which we are the sole and exclu-
sive agents.
SCALE OF PgIcEs-Lots In the Denny
4 Hoyt addition from $50 to $50a Lots in
the Lake Union addition from 500 to $50.
WtH sell whole blocks In this addition at
discount
We also have fine list OF other business,
residence and acre property.
L. II. Griffith & Co.,
OCCIDENTAL BLOCK.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-27

- I'm 1esoe1 ma hns proved ezsca-
e.uNs: having boon penged b. Kepmb.
s1cen Iet9Infa1fe, n vetoed By 4 Demo
ex1Hc governor On various friyo1ous
pFeexfe. md when measure fynuaexi
g avoid his OBJECTIONS n snhmifsed.
uemoc1a4ic members nnxnim0ms7v
v0fe a8xfnzt fixing day for I con-
stdesnfIou and offer partssaH meas-
ure instead.
Tie self<vident purpose il to Fre-
vent the GnaI adoption OF any measure
q reform, and yet, If possible. 20 gfre
the governor some new prefexf for re-
losing 10 approve any which the lexis-
iaturk may pas That Ia. II becomes
dtStinct feature Of Democratic policy
n tssis state 70 prevent and defeat bal
lot reform ~ far as possible. This il
n perfect accord with the practices of
the same party in other states. The
labor organization In New Jersey
offered . BILL the Democratic party
confr1yed not TO consider IL In other
STATES where measures eakodyins the
substantial features OF the Australian
method have been adopted. Il has been
mainly by Republican votes. and
against the opposition OF most OF the
Democrats. In Indiana 4 dishonest
substitute, expressly c@ntriyed to in
crease the power Of Democratic parti-
san officials to ferpetuate fYands. has
met with the favor OF Democratic
legislature. In Southern states. where
Democrats make laws TO suit theFn-
selves there Is not one which has any
decent provision against fraud.
this greatly needed reform cannot
be carried forward ~ non-partisan
measure. on which the respectable
citizens OF ali parties are united. the
Republicans viii have 10 do what they
can against Democratic opposition.
Thus fk viii become distinctive feat
IRE Of Republican policy that the party
fayors and fights for free and honest
elections, and distinctive feature Of
Democratic policy that the party OPP
poses measures intended to secure free
and honest elections. Let is be remem-
bered in the future that Republicans
have everywhere appealed first TO
Democrats as good citizens TO support
ballot reform as q non-psrtisan matter,
in which the honest men Of all parties
have an equal interest. When some
legislatures refuse, and when others
are thwarted by the vetces of Demo
cratic governors. while Democratic
legislatures consent only 70 measures
calculated to make fraudulent voting
more easy, let no Democrat be sur
prised II the congress of the United
States Is asked TO exercise its power.
and To provide q uniform election law
for all the states. which must be OBJ
served and enforced I'm order TO give
validity 10 the election Of any member
Of congress or presidential eleetor,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-27
ADVICE TO xcrHsss.

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dren ssethsng, Is the prescription of one 81
the best frmsle nurses aud physicians IN
the nitcd States. and has been used for
forty years with never failing success By
millions OF naatAers for their Children
Daring tire process OF teeshing. It's value Il
ineslculshle. IL relieves the child from
pain. cures ayseufsgy and diarrhcrA. grip
ing In the bowels, and wind collie. BY CIV
Price. &c q bottle swFw
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-27

JamEs AND SECOND sTs-l
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-27

III you are thinking Of buying flags,
see that they have the right number
OF stars on them. A great many flags
were made in anticipation of the adj
mission of North and South Dakota
only, and II Is said that some OF these
flags have been put on the market.