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Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
HALF-BREEDS REBEL.
An Attempt to Collect Taxes Which
 was Resisted.

There is great danger of an uprising among the ,OOO half-brceds on the reservation in Toilette County, Dak, It seems that vigor- ous attempts are making by Toilette County officials to collect taxes from such half-breeds as are allowed to be regularly taxable. The other day Sheriff Flynn and deputy madca descent upon the settlement and Succeeded nt first in making a few collections. Later the half breeds assembled from all directions and pressing about the Sheriff and his one man forced him to disgorge the taxes.
 The Sheriff returned to St. John, and called upon the local military organization for as- sstancc. Major Mckee immediately placed his command under arms. In the mean time a message had been sent to Gov. Church re- qucsting him to give the soldiers nt Fort Tot. ten orders to march to St. John if needed.
 The half breeds are loud in their dcnuncin. tions of the attempt to collect taxes and say that they will resist to the last man. Sheriff Flynn has been notified that he will be shot on sight if he makes an attempt to collect taxes. The alarming part of the situation seems to be that h large number of the 4 900 hnlf-brceds on the reservation are preparing to take n hand in the row.
 At present the local militia company of St. John is marching to the scene of the dis turbance.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
Frozen to Death.

The body of Joseph Henick, of New York Mills, weaver, was found frozen half a mile west of Whitesboro Station on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, by track hands. The body was lying near a fence, quite distance from the track. Henick had apparently taken of his overcoat and lain down upon it, and had tied his handkerchief around a board of the fence. There was a little blood on his face, and it was thought that he was struck by a train and had been unable to go any further than the fence, to which he tied the handkerchief to attract at tention.
 James Gordon, Jr., one of the oarsmen and guides at tho Fuller House. Greenwood Lake, N. J., was found dead in the mountains be- tween the lake and Sterling by searching party instituted to look for him. Gordon went to Sterling to attend an election few days before, and on the following night star ted to return. He was intoxicated and got lost on the mountains in the dark. It was evident that inc died of exposure, as the body was frozen stiff when found.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
THE INAUGURATION.
Details of the Proceedings Arranged
 for March A.

The preparations for the inauguration on March 4th are very nearly completed Fifty thousand uniformed men will be in line The inaugural proceedings will take place at high noon on the eastern portico of the Capitol. General Harrison will be accompanied from the White House to the Senate Chamber by President Cleveland and his Cabinet, by com. mittees from both houses, by the citizens in charge of the inaugural proceedings, and the escort of the party will be composed of ,5O0 troops of the regular army and by the Na- tional Guard of the District of Columbia. The personal escort of General Harrison will bc tho members of the regiment he con- manded during the war, the Seventieth Indiana.
 Arriving at the Senate Chamber the Presi- dent-olect will See the Vice Presdent-elect sworn in, and then, accompanied by both houses of Congress, will proceed to the east portico, where the oath will be administer then deliver his address, and afterwards be escorted to the White House by d pro- cession of 50,000 men. This procession will be of six divisions. In the first division mand of General Schoficld, and the mili- tia of the District of Columbia, num- bering about 2,2OO men; the second division will be the National Guard of Penn- sylvania, commanded by General Hartranft, 5000 men; the third division will include the other military organizations, numbering about 1000 men, who will be commanded by Gov. Forakcr, of Ohio The fourth divis- ion will be composed of the Grand Army of the Republic, under the command of repre- sentative William Warmer, of Missouri, as commander in chief, 5000 men.
 The fifth and sixth divisions will be com posed of civic organizations under the com mand of Miron M. Parker, of Washington, and Edwin S. Stuart, of Philadelphia, respect lively. The reports received at inaugural headquarters show that civic organizations numbering Is 900 men hnvc already indicated their purpose to bc present and participate in the procession. As soon as the formal proceedings at the Capitol are concluded President Harrison and cx-Prcsident CIevc land will be escorted to their places in the procession, which will then pass down Penn sylvania avenue to the White House, where tho President and ex-President will take their places in the reviewing stand.
 Pennsylvania avenue and Kstrect arc to be deliberately decorated for the occasion, and there will be d show of bunting such as never has been seen tlere. In the evening there will Do U procession of nnmbeau clubs, a prize having been offered for the best display There will also be $4 900 or $5, ,OOO worth of fireworks exploded in the park south of the White House, and private illuminations on the principal streets. The ball takes place in the pension. building, where there is floor room to accomodute 12,OOO people. The committee in charge of the ball propose to limit the s:,lc of tickets to that number, which it is quite probable they will be able to do.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
EXPERTS ON COINAGE.
The Assay Commission Testing the
 Work of Our Mints.

The annual examination and testing of the coinage of the United States for the year end- ing June 3O 1888, commenced in the Philadelphia Mint by tho Assay Commission, which was appointed by the President.
 The strong vaults were opened and huge box, called a pyx, was wheeled into the pres encc of the Commissioners. In this pyx are kept the reserved coins, which are samples of the coinage of each mint, and every com represents from one to two thousand coins issued. The pyx has two totally different locks, the keys of one of which is kept by the superintendent of the mint and the other by the assayer, neither being able to open the box without the presence of the other.
 The reserved coins arc counted, weighed and assayed with the utmost care, and any deviation from the legal standard. no mat ter how small, is reported to the President, and if upon viewing the circumstances he shall so decide, the officer to whom the error is traced is dismissed and disqualified from ever holding similar position. It is seldom that single mistake occurs in the coinage of the many millions of pieces which are annually turned out by the mints The Com missioners will probably take a week to fin. ish their work Some idea of the amount of coin to test can be formed from tho fact that $50, 900 came to the Philadelphia mint dur ing the year from the mint at San Francisco
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Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
The Mo rmons CrcstfaIlen,

The election in Ogden, Utah, resulted in sweeping victory for the Liberal or Gentle party. Fred Kjesel, for Mayor, is elected by 439 majority and all the balance of the ticket is elected, including Councilmcn, Aldermen, Chief of Police, and other officers. The whole Territory has been looking to Ogden to be the first to break the chain of Mormondom. The committee lately at Washington resisting Statehood all look upon the result as the break that is to hurry Statehood for Utah The fight has been aggressive on both sides. but now the Mormons are crestfalicn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
Another Crisis in France.

When the question of the revision of the Constitution came up in the French Chamber of Deputies, Count De Douville Mailelen moved that the debate on the subject be ad- journcd Notwithstanding the opposition ot the Government the motion was adopted by d vote of ROT to 2lS. Premier Floquet there upon announced that the Ministry would i'm mediateIy resign. Immediately after M. Flo ouet's announcement in the Chamber Of Deputies all the members of the Ministry sent their resignations to President Carnot.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
Horrible Death of a Paralytic.

Julia Mahar aged 5G, died in 0 miserable hovel in Webster, R. l., of paralysis. Her husband had given her no care after. she became incapable of doing any more work. The neighbors say she was left alone andrats ran into the hovel and gnawed away at the eXtrcmitics while she lay yet alive, but unable to drive them away. The flesh wns badlr eaten from her limbs, and even Che face had been attacked. The rolice learned of the matter and induced neighbors to watch with the woman while life yet re- pnl
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
A Waterm elOn Trust.

The South Carolina Watermelon Alliance had meeting at BIackville. Five thousand acres of melon land was represented. The all liance adopted an agreement pledyng it's members to regulate their acreage according to the freight concessions they could obtain A committee was appointed to confer with the railroad officials between Charleston and New York. Philadelphia, Chicago, and Balti- more to report to adjourned meeting. If favorable rates arc obtained, it. is probable that over $, 900 acres will he plant cd in mel ons in the State. Otherwise the members arc pledged to cut down their melon farms one. half,
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
QUAINT AND CURIOUS

Blonde hair breaks down under two and one-half ounces.
 An ordinary elevator will carry about 6,0O0 pounds burden.
 There are 69 trotters in the country who have beaten 2.18.
 The grape is the oldest fruit of which we have any knowledge.
 No jug without handle on either side can be sold in Delaware.
 The smell of coffee is said to be very invigorating to brain workers.
 Eighteen hundred years ago the Poles believed in spells and incantations.
 The fair haired may have to dress sev- enty miles of threads of gold every morning.
 An authentic silver dollar of the Con- federate States is valued by coin collec- tors at $1, 900.
 Among the members of the New Hampshire Constitutional Convention are eight Sanborns and ten Smiths.
 Hereafter no student can matriculate from the University of the Pacific at San Jose, Cal, who uses tobacco in any form.
 California fruit-growers have discov- cred that fruit can be kept fresh for a long time by packing it in carbonized wheat bran.
 A justice in Greene county, Georgia, with a record of 104 marriages performed has received but one fee and that was bushel of potatoes. The stamp collection of M. Ferrarl, son of the late Duchess of Galliera, France, contains about 3, 900, 900 speci- mems, and has market value of $125,- OOO.
 As soon as an article becomes uncom- mon, its value as a work of art rises to a surprising degree. Buffalo robes, which have become scarce are now fashionable floor rugs.
 An infant in Cincinnati while being tossed into the air, ran its finger into it's fathers eye and it is feared that the sight has been destroyed. The nail pierced the ball.
 Indian agents who have had the op- portunity to study the red mans domes- tic life say that neither male nor female is capable of feeling the sentiment of love. A buck marries to have slave; a squaw to have lodge.
 Mary Yountz, aged 12 years, is suffer- ing from facial paralysis at Harrisburg, Penn. The aff1iction is due to chewing gum, she having employed the use of her jaws so constantly during the last three months that the muscles of her face are powerless.
 A mammoth cheese is at present on exhibition in London, which has been dubbed "Jumbo," made of the milk of 4,260 COWS and weighing 3,055 pounds. Britishers, who adore such sights, have added the appellation ''The Gaseous E1ffel Tower."
 It is estimated that more than 2,O00,- 900 persons ride in the elevators of New York ever, day. They all ride free of cost to themselves. The maintenance of these elevators cost probably an average of $10, 900 day-a big lot of money to spend for the accommodation of the people.
 When Benjamin Franklin was 21 he formed the famous Leather Apron Club, to which no one was admitted until he laid his hand on his heart and solemnly repeated: 'I love mankind; I think no man should be harmed because of his opinions; I love truth-will seek it diligently, and, when found, make it known to others"
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
A Legislature in Homespun.

John Hancock, of Worth County, Ga., says that he can remember when every member of the Georgia Legislature was dressed in homespun. It was in 1929, and the tariff had caused woolen goods to reach such an exorbitant price that the Legislature resolved as man to buy no more manufactured cloth until the tariff was reduced; and they kept the rssolutien, ,-4tar. 6aYings.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
Sunk With All on Board.

The British bark Largo Bay, bound for falkland, was towed to Spithead in sinking condition She reported that she had beenin collision with an unknown four-masted steamer of Beaehy Head, and that the steamer was sunk with all on board.
 The scamen of the Largo Bay say they are certain that the lost steamer carried passen- gprs, and they estimate that the crew and pssssengers together numbered ut least 100 peryoRs> The steamer sunk sixhe minutes a5lsr shs eoliisiea occurred.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
Di scharging Panama WOrkmen.

DI sCHarSIHE IdHarHH WOrKmen
 Some excitement has been caused on the Isthmus during the past few days by canal rumors from Europe. Although many men are now unemployed, crime is not on the in- crease All the contractors have discharged large numbers of men, who, being without money and seeing no possibility of obtaining remunerative employment, are wandering about the streets of towns anxiously awaiting the termination of the crisis or to find a means of getting away. Fortunately no dis- turbance has been caused, although the labor. CTS actually nt work have been reduced te 2i000 or 8,Q00 in number,
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
Cats Cause Two Deaths.

A few days ago Henry Womac, of Monroe, Ga., died of hydrophobia, caused hy a cats bite. One week from the time he was bitten his wife also was bitten by another cat and great fear was entertained that she would soon meet the same fate. The prediction has proven true. The woman was attacked hand and foot, frothing at the mouth, growl- ing and whining, and trying to bite and scratch herself or anybody that came near her. Death has ended her suffering. The people are wild with excitement, as two o ther speaking of organizing club and eAtermi. natluG every cat in the community.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
"ould ynu RoI9ayA

The Proprietor of Kemp's Balsam gives Thousands of Bottles away yearly? This mode of advertising would prove ruinous if the Balsam was not 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 50c and S1.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
A New Cabinet Officer.

President Cleveland signed the bill creating the Department of Agriculture. Norman J. Coleman, the present Commissioner of Agri culture, was nominated for Secretary. The Department of Agriculture has been in exist ence since 1862, in which year it was created to relieve part of tho burdens of the Interior Commlnulopor.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
THI5 MEANS YOU This Beautiful $l25.OO Organ
 Positively Given Away,

To the first person sending us & for 25 packets of Seeds, 10 pack tets most beautiful Flower Seeds, pnck Is of the choicest Vegetable seed. bare, 0ntop. Turnip, Beet, Musk Melon, Ca: cumbcf, Celery, Pepper and Lettuce, one packet each. Remember, we n.ske you a present of the Organ as you get the worth of your money in Seed. buy their Seed. ef Ms. The one seudins the first in n haIfpound of Coffee pets the Ors m, which will be sent by freieht, securely packed. May lst or resist red letter @o wifi not compete With firms the hest at easonnb g prices. Address plainly,
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Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
BURIED IN QUICKSAND. Four Young Children and a Father
 SmOthercd in Texas

At Ysleta Texas, an accident occurred which cost five persons their lives. Dudley, Tinkey and Alice Jones, the children of R. H. Jones, editor of tho Ysleta Report, whose ages ranged from eight to fifteen years; a lad named Wade Hampton, ten years old, and two other children were playing in a sand cave on the bank of the Rio Grande which they had converted into q playhouse Tho quicksand fell in and submerged the four first named. The others made their escape and alarm:
 Mir. Jones went immediately to thecave and rushed in to save his children. The top of the cave fell in smothering him and the four others.
 large number of people collected and soon secured the bodies of the victims, which were buried to day. near the place where they lost their lives. Jones came a few years ago from Guadalupe county, Texas.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
A Wonderful NOod md NTcdJc1uo

Known and used by Phy sieians all over the world. SCoTTs EMULSION not only gives flesh and strength by virtue of it's own nutritious propert4t but creates m appetite for food that bu Is up he wasted body. "I have been using SCrtt's Emulsion for several years, and am pie, sed wi h Its action My, patients saylt CT and gain flesh from the use of it. use it in all cases O. Wasting Diseases and it is special iy useful torch Tor children when % nutrient medica- PIERCE. MD., Knoxville, Ala.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
A Radical Curc for EpIIeptic Fits,

10 the Editor--Please inform your readers that have positive remedy for the above named disease which l warrant to cure the worst cases So strong is my faith in it's vr- tues that will send free sample bottle and valuable treatise to any sufferer who will give me his P o. and Express address. Respy,
 H.G. ROOT. M. c :. lS3 Pearl St.. New York.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20

Apartments have been secured in Lon don for the Shah and suite for the third week in May.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20

It is said that the Empress Frederick has collected over "A ,O0O obituary notices of her husband.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20

The man who has seven unmarried daugh- ters docs not believe there is luck in odd num- bers
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20

An electrical launch, with n swnn's neck prov, is being built in England for the Sul- tan
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20

Rider Haggard has become a vegetarian upon the idea that he eau work longer and better without meat.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEW YORK = Good Steers, IOc Fair do, ,sA to 9S4c; Oxen, 71l to 9c; Dry Cows live weight, $2OO@ $4. %; Bulls, do., $2 l5 O $4CO; Sheep to 57Sc; Lambs, ,51a to sc.; veals
 WATERTowN, Mass. Market Beef few choice SzoO to $7.25;extra $6 50 to$6 75; ;lstqual ,S6 % to $6.25 2d quality $500 to *5.5O; 3l quality S4.00 to$4.50. Swine.-W fat, live, 4T to Sc. !; Northern dressed hogs, 614 to @ e111scents per tb. Sheep and Lambs.-fn lots, $2O0, $3. % to $3. 50 each; extra, $4.OOto $5 50; Spring Lambs, 34 to 7lo, per 1b; Veal Calves. 2% to 7c. lib
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
Some cold facts-Tho icemnn's bill.

ToK SPECIAL Rates for advertising in this paper apply to the publisher of tho pap,r u s.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-20
MARKET PRICES.
Highest Produce Quotations in New
 York-Cattle Market.
February 19, 1889

February 19, 1889 BuTTER.-State Dairy, new, extra....S 28 State Dairy, fall make per lb.... 26 State Creamery, fancy. .............. 30 Western Dairy, fancy cy............. 18 Imitation Creamery, fancy. ........ 22 Western Creamery, fancy, per b.. 29 Western Creamery, fair to choice.. 28 BEANS AND PEAs.-Beans, Mar, choice. 2.05 Beans, medium, choice. ........... 1.77H Beans, Red Kidney, choice. ........ 200 oHEEsn.Estate Factory, fancy, white. 1sI State Factory, fancy, ,colored, new. I2Z State Factory, full cream, prime.... 12 DRIED FRUrTs.-Apples, evaporated.. Raspberries, evaporated, per b.. 20 reaa onerr1ss, amTsstaprm per fn::t fn; adhere 1ss Southern, fresh-gathered. ........ 1515 Fnurrs.-Apples spitzenberg, per bbl.. 200 Apples, King, per bbl. ........... 200 Apples, Baldwin, choice, per bbl. ... 1.25 Cranberries, Cape Cod, fancy, per bbl 700 Oranges, Fla, Russet, per box.... 2.OO Oranges, Mandarins, per box .... 25O HAY AND STnAw.-.Hay, No. l, per 100. 90 Hay, Clover mixed. ................ 70 Hay, Salt. 65 Long i've Straw, .................. S5 Oat otraW. ....................... tO Wheat Straw. w...................... So Funs AND sKNs-Black Bear. ....... 2s.O0. Cubs and Yearlings.. 15.OO Otter ....... ................... 1900 Beaver, large per skin. ............. $50 Beaver, medium. ................... $50 Mink, dark, fine. e.................... 1.50 Red Fox..... .................... l.90 Gray Fox. ....................... 1.1O Raccoon, each. h..................... l.2O SAunK, WnlCe. ..................... % oAunK, sCrlped d................... 5O Opossum, large, cased ........... 45 Muskrat, Winter. er......... 8 POULTRY, ETc.-Live Western Geese. 1.75 Turkeys, per lb. ................. 11N Western Ducks, per pair. ... 60 Fowls, State, N. J., and Pa., per lb.. 10 Dressed Turkeys, fair to good per lb 12L Chickens, Phla., fancy, per 10. .... 17 Chickens, New Jersey, choice, per lb 15 Tame Squabs, white, per doz.... 400 Tame Squabs, dark, per dog. =. 800 VEGETABLEs-Potatoes. L. l., per, bbl 215 Potatoes, Stata, Burbank. .......... 112 Sweet Potatoes, New Jersey, per bbl. 2.25 Onions, State, yellow, per Dbl. ..... LOO Onions, Orange Co.,. red, per bbl... 30 Onions Connecticut White, per bbl 25D Cabbage, Long Island, per 10O..... 800 Squash. Hubbard, per bbl. ..... 2.5o Beets, Bermuda, per crate ..... 175 Celery. l.. l., per dOZ bunchea o5