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Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
One of Lafitte'S Pirates.

A messenger from Grand Isle, in the Gulf of Mexico, brought news to New Orleans recent ly of the death of Capt Rigio, resident of the island for nearly ninety years. and who is credited with having been member of the famous gang of pirates who, under the con- mand of Pierre and Jean Lafitte, depredated the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. After the close of the career of the Lafttes, Rigo became slave trader, and thus amassed a considerable amount of money, with which he purchased the major portion of the island, converting it into a superb orange grove. Rumor has always had it that large sums of money derived by the Laittes from their raids were buried on their islands which sepa- rate Barataria Bay from the Gulf ot Mexico. and Capt. Rgio is believed to have known the exact location of the treasure. While talkative upon matters in general, he was mute upon this subject. and the secret. if he really possessed it. has died with him.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
steam-Engine Against Devil Fish.
A few days ago, at the end of the

A few days ago, at the end of the Naples wharf, a forty-foot pile of about one foot diameter was loosely tied with one hundred feet of cable. The hands suddenly noticed the cable running from the coil, and before any one could secure it. both pile and cable went moving rapidly to sea. A devil fish had got entangled in the cable. Boats were at once secured and started in pursuit, and after 8 two mile race they captured the line and log, the monster having become loosened, which fact accounts for them being able to overtake it. When we consider that this species of ray attains weight of three thousand to five thousand pounds, and strength to correspond, this is not astonishing.
 Some months ago the passengers of the Fearless harpoohed one of these fish steamers near San Carlos bay, and after-towing the steamer for some time, the engine being reversed and pulling against him, they were compelled to cut the line to prevent being carried on the Sannibel bar.-Fort Myers (F7a.) Press.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
A Runaway Train.

As train of fourteen loaded cars, with Su pt. Popc's private car attached, was descending the heavy grade between Two Harbors and Gakadina. on the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad, near Duluth, Minn, the air brakes refused to work and the train gained frightfnl velocity. A brakeman man. aged to uncouplc the private car, which was soon stopped by the hand brakes. The rest of the train plunged madly on, reaching 8 speed of no miles an hour. Finally the train left the track, demolshing the engine and all the cars Engineer Charles Cutter had both legs broken, and two other men were se riously injured. Cutter is the famous snow-plough hero of the Northern Pacific road
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
DETECTIVES
TrcEauU'S Cause,

Mr. psrnel has engaged Sir Charles Husscll, Mr Asuuth and Mr. Arthur Russel to con- duet the libel suit brought by him against the ''rimcs.' y The trial of the case will take place in London n the Autumn. The specific charges against the "'rimes" are that it pub lishcd q fac smilc of letter dated in April. 1887. which w:,s falsely ascribed to Mir. Par nell and that it published other letters dur. ing The trial of the case of Donnel against Walter among them being the Kilmainham letter beginning, Dear F." which thr Times subsequent to the trial called gcnu inc Mir. Parncl will insist that the case be confined to the subject of the issue of Inc for gerics aud that all questions of a political nature be excluded from consideration
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
PRESIDENT NUNEZ'S LETTER,
The Colombian Government Won't
 Renew Lessons Concession

The Colombian Government Won't
 Renew Lessep's Concession,
 A dispatch from Colon says: President Nunez, of Colombia, publishes most impor tant letter, which is regarded as deathblow to all French schemes in connection with Panama and as strong declaration in favor of the principles of the Monroe doctrine. It is now positively certain that the canal will never be brought to completion by M. de Lessep's French Company The concession of the latter expires in 1892, and the Colom- bian Governmant is determined not to grant any extension thereof to the Company. Both the Government and the people are extremely anxious that the canal should be finished by the United States. and express the opinion that it would be to the latter of the same inn portance that the Suez Canal is to Great Britain
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
Parrici0c and Suicide.

A terrible tragedy occurred recently at West Farms, WcstGrld, Mass About fl ps miles from that town Joseph King, aged 7S. whip manufacturer for half a century, we'll to do and highly respected by his neigh bors, was shot while sleeping in his bed by his dissipated son Edgar, aged A, who then attempted to kill his aged maiden aunt, Miss Cynthia Futile. He then burned down the house, and three hours later, within dozen rods of the burned buildings, and within hearing of the neghbors, who were about to institute a search far the murderer, put bni. let in his own brain
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
Says He Can Reach the North Pole.

Alphonse Leduc, the half-breed who accompanied Lord Lonsdale part of the way to the Arctic, has arrived in Chi cago from Manitoba. Leduc says that with funds and material he can reach the north pole. His idea is to go over land by sled. He thinks that with 300 men 6 line of communication for sup plies north and news south could be maintained without great difficulty. Headquarters would be on the Peninsula of Boothia, twelve days by courier from the nearest telegraph to Winnipeg. Le- duo will attempt to interest 8 number of newspapers, to get them to back him. Neao York Dispctch.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
IMITATION IS IMPOSSIBLE.

It has been shown that in many cases it is easy to successfully initiate.
 scarcely has a new invention been announc- rd before q host of limitations spring up on every side.
 No higher encomium can he paid the invent. or or discorcrer than to encounter init d. ton, notwithstanding such tattery is not ac- reptable.
 In some cases successful imitation is ren- dercd impossible, inasmuch ns the ,nitator is unable to lend acomplete knowledge to the subject or has not the means at hand to aid him.
 Perhaps no article has been the object of at. tempted imitation more than the worldwide specific for the prevention and cure of kidney and liver disorders, familiarity known as War ner's Safe Cure
 In the preparation of this intensely popular remedial agent, it is claimed that it is impos- sible to successfully initiate safe cure, even if the correct formula is known, because the DC ruIiar devices and highly expensive mechan- ism used in it's manufacture are beyond the reach of the would be imitator
 Adding to this the lack of q long expert .nce which has rendered perfect every step in it's preparation which inventive genius can suggest, together with the great skill exercised in the selection of only tue very best materials, the genuine article is perfec- tion tself
 Some effort is also being matles to initiate q popular line of old-fashioncd log cabin nome curns' known as "Warners Log Cabin" remedies, comprising sarsaparilla for tho blood, hops and buchu for the sto- mach and system cough ,cmcdy for colds rose cream for catnrrh, extract for relief from pain, hair tonic, porous plasters and pills.
 Successful imitation is rendered impossible for the reason that the same care has bee gwen Tn their preparation.
 expensive laborat ory costing thousands h1S hno,, " their manufacture and is under the ;nme- dlatc supervision of one of the best chemists known.
 Poor material and means employed would he susceptible to easy imitation, but with the best of material machinery and skilled labor employed, these household articles are given to the public beyond the reach of all success ful counterfciters
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
A Boys Fingers Blown Off.

John Conry aged twelve, was standing at the blackboard copying figures from it on his slate at school in Shenandoah, Pa when suddenly q loud report was heard, and four of the boys fingers fell in different parts of Sl,a roon. striking Il number of scholars Young Conry was thrown to tho floor, and the blood spurtrd i'll streams from his shat tered hand He was carried home, and the remainder of his hand had to be amputatcd It was a long time before the mysterious ex- plosion could be explained, aud then it was learned that thr boy had a dnalin cap, a powerful illuminate used in the mines, fitted on the end of his slate pencil. While at the blackboard he began picking at the explosive cap with his knife, wit h the result st ateu
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
Chased 100 Yards By Big Snakes.

Nathaniel Rogers and negro were plough ing in pasture where some sheep and lambs were grazing at Paris, Ky, when they dis covered two large black snakes coiled around six weeks old lamb trying to crush the life out of it. The men went to the lambs assist ance with clubs, whcreupon the snakes un- coied and gave chase to the men. The latter were hotly pursued for over one hundred yards, when they grabbed fence rail and turned on the snakes. They succeeded i'll killing one, which measured over eight feet, and the other ran into hollow stump. Alter wards it came out and coled itself around the legs of one of the plough mules and the negro abandoned the team. The snake soon returned to the stump. An endeavor will be made tocatch it alive.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
CATTLE MARKETS,

NEW YoRK = Good Steers, 9%c Fair; do, ss4 to 9gsc; Oxen, 7 to 9c; Dry Cows, 1.-Two weight, sl.75@ Sl.l5; Bulls, do., $2.25 O S4.OO; 2 to 7Hc. ;Hogs citydressed. GL to 65Sc per b.
 WArERrowN, Mass. Market Boef,a few choice St co to S6 50; extra, S5 50 10 S5.75, Ist qual, S5 % to S5,25; 2d quality S4.5O to SAYS 3d quality S4,G0 to $4.25. Swine. Western, fat, live, 4N to 55c Northern dressed hogs 64 cents per ID. Sheep and Lambs. in lots, S2 90, S:S. % to S5 each; extra, S4 % to $, 75; Spring Lambs, 31a to GI4c, per 1b; Veal Calves, 2% to 55lc. 1b
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
Scizing BOuIanger's Papers.

The police have searched the residences of Gen Bouangcr Count Dillon and M. Roche fort, and have seized q number of papers, The Government has ordered the Prefects of the various depaI tmcnts to promote fetes similar to those which will be celebrated in Marseilles May ,, the anniversary of the meeting of the States General in 17S9. The Pretects have been inst ructed not to allow public meetings likely 10 create disorder. The order to the prcfccts states that they repre- sent the central power. Political action is ccntcred in their hands, and other officials should second them.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
CHASED HIS MAN 3O,OOO MILES. An Express Robbcr Caught After
 Three and a HalfYearS' Pursuit,


 George J. Fryer, of Glencoe village, 30 miles west Of London, Ont, was merchant, express agent and postmaster there and 8 leader in the Presbyterian Church. He re- ceivcd Nov. ', 1885. an express parcel con- and ran away with it, having previously forged the namc of Sheriff Munroe, of Elgin, to a note for S1O5. Since then he has been pursued by Col, Warner, Special agent of the American Express Company. and Inspector Murray. They have traced him from State to State and town to town, through Nebras- ka, Kansas. Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and back again 10 Nebraska. At last, poor, and worn out, Frcyer surrendered and returned with Col. Warner and United States Marshal Stewart, to the scene of his crime. He con- fesscd both the the!t and forgery, and said he was ready to take the penalty. Col. War ner travclcd 3O.OOO miles in pursuit of his man and expended $l2, ,OOO.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
Woull You Believe

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 a 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 S1.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
rrh EvN rntl-

A clergyman after years of suffering from
 that loathsome disease Catarrh, and vainly trying every known remedy at last found 8 prescription which completely cured and saved him from death. Any sufferer from this dread envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence, 8S Warren St. N. r., will receive the recipe free of charge.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

Father (reading)-And, as Shakespeare so beautifully expresses it, fuse streng thens habit" Daughter-l don't think that alto gether right, papa. Father-Why not. my dear: how is it wrong? Daughter Why, goodness knows, my riding habit has had ''use'' enough, and instead of being strength cned by it, it is nearly worn out
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

There is something in this world that we never forget-and the tax collector equalizes things by never forgetting us.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

I Uas so much i,'uubtsd mih ,o,orrh it seriously Gbcct~' my uoice. O,u b'ttie oJ kig' Cream Balm dil tf.,' hrO,h My rojce is fully restGr~t- B. F. Lj.psuer, Il M.. Pasio of the OiirH Baptist L7lu'ri' Philadelphia.
 ELY RROS-. hS Marrrn St, N.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

Young Doctor-They don't bleed people as they they used to twenty or thirty years ago, do they, professor? Professor-No, not with the lancet.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

A fat man is more likely to fume and fret with patience than 8 lean one. He thinks is likely to reduce his wait.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

The annual crop of coal jokes is now being broken up into the chestnut size. Many 8 basket is waiting to receive them.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

No, said the actor as he trod wearly owe the ties. am not looking for Jay Gould but I've been on his track all day.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

If afIiicted with SOTO eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp son's Eye-Watcr- Druggists sell 25c per bottle
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

Best, easiest to use and cheapest. rieo's Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. 5Qc.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
Radical Cure for Ep1lcptlc Fits.

To 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 vir- tues that will send free a sample bottle and valuable treatise to any sufferer who will give
 H. G. ROOT. M. O.. 1S3 Pearl St.. New York.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

'Tis the hatchct in the hand of the ,Ame- thodical youngster that causes the thew and
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24
Health and Strenqth
II IT..

Soon replace weakne and languor, if that 1ela bo medicine Hoods Sarsaparilla, Is fairly and faith fully tried It is the best medicine to keep the blood pure and to expe the germs of scrofula salt rheun1 and other poisons which cause so much suffering and sooner later undermine the general health By it's peculiar curative power Hoods Ser saparilla strengthens the system while it eradicates disease. It is the peoples favorite spring medicine
 T know that Hoods Ssrsaparila has restored my health and prolonged my days. was feeling badly for 2 long time my trouble being general nervous prostration, accompanied with chills and fever After takinh fvo bottles of Hoods Sarsapar1'la felt so we'll to be able to do housewocE. am as well now as any of my age, s2 years.'-MR M E. THoRp, St. Albans, Vt
 1T think Hoods Sarsaparina is just the medicine for women or anyons who has bad blood" JENNIE E. SMITH, East Broad Top, Pa
 Hoods SarSaparilla Y. Sold by all drugg ss $l: six for $5 Prepared only by 0 | Hood < Co.,, Apothecare Lowell, Mass. .,
 100 Doses One Dollar A,
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-24

2~ Tins s.fipiuo is made with all
 ]. !. ]. z RASN | latcs: improvements. from to Is
 Il II P and has record uuslr:sass Gh4&HSHE3sy ed in the history of team mot / rs 1EStSSfsa43 Every vnyilic is provided with all tNS&E9sSNA economic and safety appliances 8Sf&SST93 known, and warranted in s$TaM every respect. Every description N.%& EkH H of Rope and Cortaye. Twine and .SEA AE lt Bagsius Machinery. And alsc, A&s9 EsassaT manufac.urcr of Ju.e Bagging. S231 R4EE@A Hemp and Flax B:ilt q Twino.
 etc Send for circulars Address. Please mention this papcr.l JOSEPH c. TODD.
 3G Dey St, NewYork.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-29

Oak finished antique will be a. much
used as ever in the manufacture or furni.
lure next year. Il is the most popular
q oil the woods and the demand for /,
y steady, 2 no signs OF . change in
popular favor are apparent. Walnut il
nowhere in the race with oak for pom.
larity, and furniture Of that richest 81 All
materials, especially for the bedroom
6ondoir and dining-rooms, remains m
the ware-rooms uncAlled for and IN ID
demand hahogsny is used now. as il
always was and will be, for the fines,
goods, and cherry takes a high rank. ~,
OAK stands first in favor and will cor
sinue In the front rank for another YEA,
q least, and probably much longer. a.
there i nothing to take its place. For
the cheaper grades OF furniture. ash,
maple, birch and these woods, with Va.
rious stains and finishes, continue. a
they always will, in favor.-Scientitic
American.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-29

The Manchester IN. H. Union, whic
nade an intelligent aud effective figh
against the adoption of the prohibitor
amendment In that state. GAYS:
There should De no doubt about N,
causes that led to the defeat Of constitu
tionai prohibition anywhere. Our PEG
pie are honest and manly. aud abominst.
hypocrisy. For that reason many vote
against 9 proposition that exempted
cider from It's provisions. They knew
thai prohibition would be no stronger Il,
the constitution than in the statute law
and that the object OF putting the pripci
pie into the fundamental law Wa 10 TAX.
the question cut Of the hands az N,
majority. which they feared would
sooner or later try some other method
q dealing with the liquor question
New Hampshire people believe ia tho
rule Of the majority, and in preserving
the constitution from useless innoys-
lions, and The vote indicates II clearly
The majority Of the people recognize rhr
folly Of attempting to legislate morality
or temperance into mankind. the neces-
sity Of yielding due homage TO the per-
sonsi liberty OF the citizen and common
sense ideas, and e. the Kansas idea dis
aEreed with these notions il was defeat.
Cd overwhelmingly; ; not BY any class Of
clan, but BY the thinking people OF lie
common wealth.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-29

Justice Gray, OF the u. s. Supreme
Court, . veteran bachelor OF over six;,
winters, is going to marry Miss Jenner,e
o. Justice. Stanley Matthew
aged thirty. Herein he sets 4 yood ~
ample to other old bach's, like 4 certsi,
candidate for an Evansville city Office
The mere fact that they have been unabI.
70 catch some woman's fancy proves tha,
there is something out OF fx In thei,
composition. IL the Journal had plenar,
power TO do % It pleased, Il would com.
pei men to marry before thirty years .,
age nnless some sufficient reason existed
20 me contrary. In default, II would
AZ them heavily for the benefit OF Ia
school fund. Further, II would CONN.
rich men TO marry poor girls, and ricl
&1fis % marry poor men, especially .
preachers, 90 As to eQnaIize things In thi.
worid. Long men should marry shor,
elrls; II men. lean girls, aud vice versa
@ - 70 average things up. ~ Il we're
Evansville Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-29

Congressman seek Definition.
bat Meet With Oniy lndif-
lerent success.

Washington Special: On she assump
ton that the action Of the Postofice DE
pArtmeat with reference 10 the po-tmas
ter 81 Pontiac, H., Wa 10 b. consiiere.
precedent, \ large number Of applica
tions were made to-day by members o
Congress for the removal OF offensive
p1rtisans IN other districts. with a vsric
~ ofrcsulis. For exsmple. Represents
tive Wade. OF Missouri. asked the re-
movai OF the postmaster AZ Kansas Cits
Tor the reason that he has been al often
sive partisan without e~xfenusting cir.
cumS'auce-. Its shown that The Demo
cratic postmaster wnn had been in Off
during The mnst OF the administration o
Cleveland. was removed last December
AZ the Instance 81 Senator Vest. aud an
other Democrat appointed. whose term
will not expire until December. 1897
Mr.. Wade appealed 70 remove him ana
appoint q Republican ia hi. place. IN.
posfmaster-gsneral consented to do so.
aud said IL would not be lair To the Re-
p%ub'icans OF that district to let him re-
main.
Another congressman who appealed
20 the postmaster-genera 10 remove AZ
offensive partisan in his district. cam
away disappointed. When he cited the
Poniisc case, the postmaster-generai told
him that The cases were not parallel /:
that there could be no ca>t-iron rules IL
deciding such matters, aud each case
must stand on its own merits Repre-.
sentative Thomas. Of Wisconsin. this
morning, asked for the removal OF a.
offensive partisan in his district and the
appointment Of . Republican to hi
place. tie was told that he must filr
written charges 70 secure the rcmova D
present incumbent, aud a petition from
the patrons OF the Office to secure III.
appointment Of his successor.
A senator from an Eastern State ap-
piled TO the postmaster-general for = de-
nni'ion Of the policy he proposed toI
adopt IN making removals, and WAS told
that whenever charges are made agsins |
the incumbent by a senator or represen
tstive IN Congress. showing that said in
cumbent il unfitto perform the duties o |
. Office. or Is offensive to the patron
Of the Office. such charges would be con-
sldered sufficient cause for removal. and
The removal will be made upon the re.
nponsibiIity Of a member OF Congress.
II . postmaster IL shown TO have used
nis ON >c Tor the promotion Of the inter-
esf OF . political party. or to secure IN,
election OF candidate over another. h..
ma' be considered an offensive pa.i:ssr
md removed for that cause.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-29

Prot. Borden, Of New Albany.
has discovered on q farm recently
purchased BY him, near New Provi.
lence, Ind, al almost inexhaustabIe
'eposit OF nitro and alumu. Mingled
With these Is found great quantities
Of . substance resembling the South
phosphates, recognized ~
p valuable for fertilizers. Prot.
Borden has secured specimens Of his
find and will have them analysed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-29

A gentleman addressing the
scholars Of a large school, observed
among the decorations about the
room an American dag, and said:
children, can any OF you tell me
Why that flag was hung there?:"
"To hide the dirt" quickly respond
cd one sharp boy who had assisted
il making the preparations for the
occasion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-29

A Hartford youugster goes to
church where the concluding Amen
il snng by the choir. The other
night, after he eaid his prayers, be
produced . harmonica from under
his pillow and astonished bis mother
by blowing q blast when the amen
came in, renaI king: "That's the
W y we DO in church."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-29

John II. Kirk, who wac indicted
70 Crawford county BY the evidence
of koernor brothers, Of Birdseye.
'or stealing croesties, pleaded ior
'ostponemept OF trial on account Of
lack Of witnesses. This was grant,
ed by the court, but be conId not
refill arbond and was remanded 70
jail. lie then sent for the prosecut-
ing attorney and told him that be
wished to rleadxPuilty.