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Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
COLUMBUS BONES.
A Consul Removed for Proposing to
 Place Them on Exhibition.

H. c. Astwood, Consul-General at San Domingo. has been renewed. The trouble lay in an exploit of Consul Astwood some six months ago. man by the name of H. M. Lincll arrived in San Domingo about that time and made inquiries about the burial place of Christopher Columbus. He in troduced himself to the prominent people of the republic as man of wealth and represented that his interest in the remains of the immortal discoverer of this continent was purely historical He made himself solid with Consul Astwood, and finally proposed a scheme to the Consul which resulted in the latter sending letter to the Minister of the Interior in San Domingo, asking that Linell be permitted to place the bones on exhibi- tion in the United States
 The Minister courteously declined the pro- position. ltwas done in the formal language of diplomacy and conveyed no reproach. The Dominican public and newspapers were not so considerate. They declared that the proposition to make the bones of Columbus a public exhibition for private gain was dis graceful Press and public called for the re- moval of Consul Astwood. It was openly de- clared that tho position of the United States Consul was q public scandal.
 The removal of Consul Astwood by the Washington authorities is the only action that the American Government could take.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
POtted LOcusts.

Irepeat an old suggestion of my own viz, that Messrs. Crosse X Blackwell, or Messrs. Fortnum x Mason, or other enterprising firms, should give their at tion to the manufacture of locust paste, or the packing of potted locusts as q dellcacy for gourmands. Those who understand them practically assert, with great confidence, that they resemble shrimps, prawns or Holsters, but are richer and more aromatic. A demand once created, there is no difficulty in obtaining supplies. The screens reduce the labor of collection to a minimum, as for commercial purposes they may be diverted at once into suitable hampers or packing cases in lieu of the trapped pits.-1He Gentlenaan's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
The DOminiOn's Finances.

The public accounts of the Dominion os Canada for the fiscal year 1ss7-s show that the gross debt increased during the year from $273, 1S7 ,G2G to $2SI, ,513, ,s41, an increase of nearly $1 l 500, 900. The net debt increas- ed from $227 ,3i4 ,775 in 1887 to $234,513,- 35S on the 3Oth of June last. The receipts from customs and excise taxes declined from S,5S7 ,OO1 to $2S, TIT, ,413, reduction of $4O9,5SS. The receipts from other sources show an increase of nearly $7OO, ,OOO, so that the total revenue for lSSS was $29O 412 in excess of that of the preceding year. The total expenditure increased from $:'5,- 7,GSO to $3G,7lS S,l9O, there being an augmentation in the cost of nearly every branch of the public service. The total re- ceipts from Dominion lands in 1888 amount ed to $217,OS3, and the expenditures for surveys, management, &c. reached $'l9,- 595, leaving a deficit of $lo2,5l3 on lands account
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
Attempted to Escape.

James Montgomery, a burglar, serving a term of five years at the State Prison, Sing Sing, N. Y., made d desperate attempt to cs. cape from that instituti n. He was working on the roofwth other convicts when he threw a rope ladder which he had concealed under his coat over the wall and slid down to a point op- pOsite the Warden s window. This he opened and walked through the hall to the entrance and out of the institution. Heading towards Sparta, N. r.. he walked leisurely along the road with his convict's coat thrown over his arm passing several farmers, who never i'm agined he was an escaping convict. Near Sparta he was pursued into the woods by George and Michael Gislcr. Finding escaFe impossible he drew a knife and faced his woud-be captors. Then Keeper Robinson and Michael Gisler, a nephew of the other two. joined in the chase, and the latter prevailed upon the burglar to surrender at the point of a revolver, after which he was taken back to the prison. Where he got his knife and rope Indder is a mystery.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
AxwOrthy DisgOrCinC

Andrew Squire who went to London to se- cure f16O,O0 which Thomas Axworthy, the defaulting Cleveland, Ohio. City Treasurer, had deposited in bank there, has returned. Axworthy in concluding the settlement with Squire paid over $16O, ,OOO in the bonds and money he had taken with him when he ab- seconded. He also paid the costs in the legal actions pending against him. MT. Squire made no promises of immunity from criminal prosecution. When this subject was broachcd by the fugitive the Cleveland lawyer suid it was matter entirely in the hands of the City of Cleveland and the State of Ohio Ak worthy intends to make Toronto his home for the present, so that he can be near at hand to give the bondsmen any assistance they may require in closing up his estate. It is his intention to embark ill thecoal business In that city.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
AN IMPORTANT OMISSION.

"ld Lady (who has just boarded streetcar after kissing her companion seven or eight times)-"There knew I'd furgit suthin.
 Conductor-Yer didn't forget to kiss the other un.
 Old Lady-Oh Mister Conductor, would you mind stoppin' minit7 (The conductor stopped.) say Maudy, how's the baby gitin' on with its las tooth ?-Epoch.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
IRON AND STEEL TRADE
Not Particularly Prosperous Durin 2
 the Past Year.

A summing up of the iron and steel trade of the United States during 1888, as made by the Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel Association, shows that last year was not particularly prosperous one for the iron trade, and in many respects fell below 1887, and 1886. The total production of pig iron during the year is estimated at COCO, 900 tons, and of Besscmer steel rails at 1850 ,OOO tons The production of bar iron and plate of 1886, while the production of structural iron and steel w;ls greater during 1888 than in 1886 or 1887.
 The consumption of iron and steel during the year fell below that of the two preceding years. The total importations are estimated at 5O,OOO gross tons. 1t is believed that the consumption of pig iron fell about GOO,- 900 tons compared with 1887, and the consumption of steel rails about SOC, ,OOO tons.
 Prices during 1888 are shown to have de- clined, this being presumably due to certain extent to the reaction ill the building of new railroads which set in in 1887. The prices for bar iron and nails were very low throughout the year. The price of old iron rails ad- vancrd from $21.7J i'll January to $24 in December Steel rails at the mills fell steadily from S31 50 in January to $2S in December. The shipments from the Lake Superior mines during the year by lake and rail were over 5000, 900 gross tons, increase of over Fl ,25O, 900 tons The shipments of Lake Superior ore to furnaces in Eastern Pennsyl- vania and New York aggregated about 275,- 900 tOns
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
A Humorous Incident at Bull Run.

At tho battle of Bull Run, in the heat of tho action, an officer, who has since bccom, prominent aud woll known throughout tho country, was in con- mand of bri3ad oa the right of tho line. Whilo riding over tho field ho discovered soldier concealed in hole in tho ground, which was of just suffl- cient dimensions to afford him shelter. The general rode up to him, inquired as to his regiment; and ordere him to join it at once.
 The man looked him full in the face, placed thumb upon hi, no.e, and re- p!iel: 'Oa, oyou ont, old fellowl You want this hole yours elf"
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
A BIG BLAZE IN ST. LOUIS.
One Million Dollars Go Up in Smoke
 in Forty Minutes.

The six story brick building of the Richard son Drug Company at St. Louis, Mo, was burned So fierce the fire that five min utes after it started the buildings across the street were smoking. Every few minutes terrible explosion would detonate throughout the building, and a curl of fire would leap into the air. When every pane of glass was out of the building the tongues Of fire leapcd out, and the heat made the narrow street fur mace for the gallant tremcu, who toiled with bursting, burning hose to save the property. Many dropped the lines and sought the shel- ter of an adjacent building.
 The entire six floors were filled with com bustibe goods. On the third floor were the paints and oils, and this story was also used for packing. The fife got early hold on the third floor, and the flowing cils dripping through the first two stories supplied a fountain of fire that played from the base ment clear to the roof dcfying all artificial efforts to check it's costly flow. Not enough lines of hose could have been laid around the building to have saved it, and the few fire men who for a minute or two at time braved the awful heat had but dozen streams to combat half d dozen acres of blazing oils, molten iron. and flowing glass. In forty minutes the building collapsed and there nothing more to burn.
 The value Of the stock was $G15.OOO. The buildings were valued at about $2OO, 1000. Tho other buildings burned brings the loss up to about S1 100000.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
Blown to Pieces by Dyna init 0.

In Sumneytown, Pa, two young men named Erb and Schoecker were literally blown to atoms by an explosion of half bucket Of dynamite. The young men wore employed mt James Miller's dynamite fncto- ry, and were at work in Swamp Creek, near the factory, mixing the ingre- dients of dynamite. It is sup- posed that in mixing the stuff the proper proportions were not placed therein, and as n result the explosion cnsued. The men were blown to pieces, and fragments of flesh were scattered over wild area. None of the pieces of flesh picked up were of sufficient size to show to which body they belonged. None Of the factory buildings injured, though the shock was felt two miles from the scene
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
An Epitaph from the Tropics.
Here is an epitaph on tombston

Here is an epitaph on tombstone in the island of Jamaica, West Indies
 'Here lieth the body of Lewis Galdy, esq.,, who died the 22d of September, 1739, age 80 years. He was born at Montpelier, in France, which place he left for his religion, and settled in this island, where in the great earthquake in the year 1792, he was swallowed mp, and by the great providence of God, by second shock, was thrown out into the sea, where he continued swimming till he was taken up by boat and miraculously preserved. He afterwartl lived in great reputation and was uni versally lamented."
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
Starving in Dakota.

Norwegian settlers in western Walsh county Dak., are suffering terribly from want of food. Men who took them relief report that they found seventy families in terribly destitute circumstances. Many were found with scarce ly any clothing. Shoes were almost unknown. Those farmers have lived on their capital un- til nothing remained. Most of them have been living on q kind of porridge, made by cooking frozen green wheat and oats. One family had not seen flour for six weeks. Near y all were entirely out of four. The people have been dividing their potatoes with each other uutiI now they gre gone. too
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
A Boiler Explosion.

While a number of farmers, who had gath cred at William Porter's gristmill, Newhope, w. Nu., were talking in the boiler house the boiler exploded, completely wrecking the mill. Four men were instantly killed, one has died since, another is expected to die, and two others seriously injured. The bodies of the four men instantly killed, were blown into shreds, and one man was so scalded and bruised that pieces of flesh have dropped from his arms exposing his bones. It is al legged that the explosion was due to the care leseness of the engineer, who allowed the wotsr no ast too low in the boiler.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
Con.ump,,ou, wa.,,nr Diseases,

Consumption, Wasting Diseases, And General Debility. Doctors disagree as ta the relative value of Cod Liver oil and Hypo- ph' sphites: tue one supplying strength and flesh, the other giving nerve power, and .otlng as a tonic to he dig stive and entire sy stem. But in SCOTT'S EMULSION of cd Liver Oil with Hypophosphit tho two are combined. se,t the ect is wonderf d.. Thousands who have derived no permanent benefit from other D cparations have been cured by this. Scott's Emulsion is perfectly palatable and is easily digested by those who cannot tolerate plain Cod Liver Oil.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
GATTT,E FTG

NEw YonK--Good Steers, 10 to lOAc.; Fair do, ,S24 to 92lc; Oxen,7h to 10c; Dry Cows live weight, $l.60@ s4.25; Bulls, do., $l. .S5 O S4.tO; 5o shesp Hoss to s9 tydresssd imns t4 7er ren m
 WATERFOWL, Mass.-Market Beef, a few choices7.t 0 to SS %; extra, $7.0O to $7.52; 1a; quality, $6.o0 to 6.5O; ;2d quality, $500 to s5.5o Sd quality, $4.00 to $4.50. Swine.-Western fat, live 6 to 64c.; Northern dressed hogs GI to7 cents per 1b. Sheep and Lambs. in lots, S2.O0, $500 to St each; extra, $l25 to S5 Spring Lambs, 315 to61ac, per 1b; Veal Calves, 2La to 6c. 1b.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
Substitute for Cotton.

C. F. Panckniu. a prominent chemist of Charleston, $. c., claims to have discovered a chemical treatment by which, at eompara- lively slight cost. the bark and stalk of the ramie plant can be brought into condition to be cartleti and spun so that it can be used for the manufacture of all kinds of textile fabrics. Ramic grows wild in all the cotton 6earipg lands in the South. and it's possible utilization In the manufacture of cotton 1Aesiu9 Will probably lcad to the develop - 4elnA 3paeftanf in1tstry.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
A Family Gathering.

Have you father2 Have you mofherf Have you a son or daughter, sister or a brother who has not yet taken Kemp's Balsam Tor the Throat and Lungs, tho guaranteed remedy for the cure of Coughs Colds, Asthma, Group and all Throat and Lung troubles2 If so, whyp when a sample bottle is gladly given to you free by any druggist and tho large size costs only 6O, and Sl.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
THOUSANDS OF TITLES INVALID
What the Results of a Chief Justices
 Decision Will be.

A judgment was rendered by Chief-J Justice Taylor, at Winnipeg, Man., which has caused consternation in the province and which will be far-reaching in its effects. Lieut. Gov. Schultz obtained an inj unction to restrain the city of Winnipeg from selling his lands for taxes on the ground that interest had been charged on arrears at higher rate than six per cent, which is the rate fixed by the Brit ish North American act. By virtue of a law passed by the Legislature the higher rate was imposed.
 The Chief-Justice's decision makes the in- junction perpetual and declares the pro- vincal legislation ultra wires. The result is that all sales of land for taxes in the pro- vinces for years back are illegal and thou sands of titles are thus upset It is hard to tell where the litigation will end An appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court and to England if necessary.
 Another grave feature of the case is that if this judgment holds good thousands of titles will be upset in other provinces and endless confusion and trouble will follow.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
ARed,c.l Cure for Ep,lcp,,c r,,..

To the Editor-Please inform your readers that have positive remedy for the above worst cases. So strong is my faith in its vir- tues that will send free sample bottle and me his P. o. and Express address. Resp'y,
 H. c. ROOT. M O.. lS3 Pearl St.. New York.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
A LEFr-HANDED COMPLEMENT.

A LEFT-HANDED COMPLIMENT. Actor-Did you see me play Hamlet last night2
 Friend-I did.
 "Grand, wasn't ita"
 "I don't know about that, but I'm sure you'd never do for coachman." "Why notf''
 You don't handle your lines we'll enough. "-Teras Sytings.
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
MARKET PRICES. Highest Produce Quotations in New York-Cattle Market.

Janauarv s. 1883 BurTER.-state Dairy, new, extra....s 2s State Dairy, fair to prime. 27 State Creamery, fancy .............. 34 Western Dairy, fancy ............. 20 Imitation Creamery, fancy 27 Western Creamery, per lb. ........ 33 Western Creamery, fair to choice... B BEANS AND PEAs.-Beans, Mar, choice. 2.35 Beans, medium, choice. ............ 1 .95 Beans, Red Kidney, choice, ........ 2.25 Peas, Green, 1855 CHEEsE-state Factory, fancy, white. 12 State Factory, fancy, colored, new... 11I State Factory, full cream, prime:.... II DRIED FRUITs.-Apples, evaporated.. Raspberries, evaporated, per b.. 22 Cherries, 1888, per lb ........:..... 15 Eaas.-Eastern, fresh-laid, per doz... 241a Canada, icehouse, per dog. ....... 20 Western, fresh-gathered .......... 23A FRu1rs.-Apples, spitzenburg per bbl. 2.25 Apples, Faiil Pippin, per bbi. .:.... 1.s5 Cranberrles, Cape Cod, per box... 225 Oranges, Fla, Russet, per box. 1.75 Oranges, Mandarins per box. ...... 500 HAY AND STRAw.-Hay, No. l, per 100. 1.00 Hay, Clover mixed d......... 70 Hay, Salt. ..................... 65 Long Rye Straw, w,................ 80 Oat StraW. .................... 6O FURs ANDSK1Ns.-Blac Bear ... 25OO Cubs and Yearl ngs. s............... 15.OO Otter ..... ................... l2.0O Beaver, large. ge............... $50 Beaver. small to medium. ..... $50 Red Fox. ..................... l90 Gray FOX. .................... 1.lO haccOOn, eacn ..................... l.OO Skunk, black. ..................... 1.15 Skunk, striped. .................. 40 OpOS um .............. 45 M uSkIdG. SU POULTRY, Erc.-Live Western Geese. 15O Turkeys, per lb. b................... 91 Western Ducks, per pair. ....... 75 Fowls, State, N. J., and Pa., per lb.. 9H Dressed Turkeys, N. J., choice, per lb 13 Chickens, New Jersey per lb. ..... 13 Chickens, Phila., Spring, per lb..... 16 Rabbits, undrawn, per pair.. 35 " Rabbits, per pair ..-.....:;;. 30 VEGETABLEs-Potatoes, L. I. per Dbl 1.SO Potatoes, State, Burbank. ......... l.37 Sweet Potatoes, New Jersey, per bbl. 2.75 Onions, State, yellow, per bbl.. ..... l.75 Onions, Orange Co.,, red, per bbl... loo Onions, Connecticut, White per bbl $50 Cabbage, Long Island, per 100..... 800 CauliAower, per Dbl. bl................ 2.50
Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09

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Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
For Lurnb9go.

Swifts Specific cured me of malgnant Blood Poison after had he treated in vain with old socalled cured the Blood Poison, hut relieved the Rhemma- tisn which was caused by he poisonous minerals
 GEO. BONELL, 2t0 3l Avenue. N Y
 Nine years ago Scrofula atsacked two of my chii- dIcn, and they were badly afflicted with the dsease. which resisted the treatment of my lami phy icAu was persuaded to use Swifts Specific by seeing m account of cures in my county paper The improve short time my children were cured, and are still sound and well. JOHN WILLIAMS, Lexington Va
 SWEETS SPECIFIC is entirely a vegetable remedy, snd ls the only medicino which permanently cures Scronla. Blood Hnmors Cancer and Contagious Diseases, mai ed free
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Connecticut western news., 1889-01-09
Cold Waves

Are pred 'cted wi reliable uracy and people liable to the pains and aches of rheumatism dread every change to damp or stormy weather. Although we do ot claim Hoods Sarsaparilla to be positive specific for rheumatism the remarkable 1res it has effected show that it may be taken for rheumatism with reasonable certainty O. ben fit Its action :n neu ralzing the acidity of the b.oo1, which is the of rheumatism, constitutes tho secret of the success of Hoods Sarsa arilla in curing this com- plaint. If you suffer from rheumatism try
 Hoods SarsapariIla Sold by all druggists 3l six for $5 Pr pared only by c. l. HOOD O., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mas.
 100 0oaae Ono Dollar
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08

for State and county officers. Tbere was only one ticket (Democratic) in the field ard consequently the vote was light.
 In Maryland the electon was for Comptroller, Legislature and coun- ty officers. It is thought that the Democratic candidate for Comp trolIer is elected by q large major ity of about 1000. The Democrats will have n majority in the Legis, lature also but not quite so large It IS thought as in the last Legislature.
 Taken as whole there IS cause for much rejoicing in the Democrat r. camps, and the Republicans have experienced defeat which will be emphasized inI892.
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
Lowell Chips.

The meeting at pleasant Grove still continues with good intsrest.
 Sebe Grsha ships a car loai of cattle to St Louis from this place today.
 Mss Mary Walker and Mrs. Van Wlnkle of Fay etteville are visiting at the residence of Mrs. M. K. Walker this week.
 D. w Bird was here yesterday in the interest of Scharif, Bern helmer < Go.
 Misses Mary Walker and Fannlo Shelton of Fayetteville and Messrs Calvin and Wythe Walker acre callers at the residence of Mr. J A . Greene Monday evening
 J. A. Greene and wife were yisi. ting Mr. aud Mrs. P. Davis Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. ]. W. Williams anu daugh. ters were callers on Mrs. W. f. Greene Tuesday evening.
 Tho treasurer of the North W cs tern band of this place informs your correspondent that the band has been m organization tor twelve months during which tune they have nearly paid for set of Conn and Pepper silver instruments con- sisting of fourteen pieces. There are ten charter members. This is an excellent showing for the orga- n,zation and we truly wish them success.
 Rev VT. Greene requests us to state that there will be meeting and baptising Sunday near Uncle Zeke Dixon's place.
 Our school trouble IS settled pee ceilv we arc glad to say and our school continues with good interest. Nov. 9th l8S9. CAYUsE.
The Springdale news., 1889-11-08
Goshen Gosship.
We are having pretty weather

We are having pretty weather now.
 " have had another wedding. Mir. Be b Rhoads aud Miss Susa Hash. Her parents are opposed to the marrying, but he came and she got into the hack and they went to o. D. S.anghter's and he said tho c,rlmony for them.
 There has been several of the boys going courting this week, but not the klnd they lke.
 pr. ". A. MeCord has left for Tennesse to so his father who IS very low. We hope when he gets there that he will find hlm on gain ing ground He started last Sun day. Don't know how long he will be gone.
 Corn gathering IS Tn good head way now.
 J. c. Tunstii Is on the trad 6. I you don't believe Il just come and try him.
 George Philips of Huntsville, was Tn our town yesterday on his way to see his brother at Lowell who is sick.
 We ar. we'll pleased with your pa per the way it gets off rn the tar fl question.
 Our town Is III good shape como ono and all and see It. Nov, 9th 1889. RoY.