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Connecticut western news., 1890-04-02
A Woman's Way.

My husband doesn't chew any more tobacco" said a newly married lady to a number of friends, ''or, at least he doesn't where I can see him. ,
 ''How did you stop him2' they all asked.
 ''The morning after we were mar were sitting on the front porch, l I asked him what was the matter with him."
 My darling" he said, taking my hands, s'there is something I should have told you before we were married ;
 "What is it?' gasped, as the vision of another woman swept over me.
 Love-" he answered, ''I am an in veterate tobacco chewer. Gan you, will you forgive me9'
 As he finished, I slipped my hand from his, and drawing out a box ot snuff and a brush, 1 said:
 "Oh, John, I'm so glad you spoke of it, for I'm nearly crazy for 'dip.'
 His face was picture, can tel you, and in less than three minutes we had entered into solemn com pac to forever abstain from the weed"
 s'And did you really use snuff be fore you were married?' asked one o1 the ladies. "No," answered the wife, "but was fixed for John. ."-Atlanta Con stitution.
 In 1852 New South Wales produced gold to the value of 22,660, 946; ir 1862, g, 36O, 383, and in 1872, 91, ,634, '21. In 1888 the yield had decreased
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-02
A Crown Sold.

There was a crown sold by auction at Singapore the other day. It is of pure gold, studded with thousand brilliants, some of which are of twelve carat weight, and it is historical, for it was worn by Malay sultans, and solo for behoof of the estate of the late sul tan of Perak The value was estimat- ed at about $37, 900, but it is not stated what the crown. fetched.-Toronto Mail
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-02

have gone to the bugs Sometimes it was awful .hard on my feelings to be there, for I missed Aunt Josephine so yet there was a kind of satisfaction through it all, for I used to fancy l could hear her say:
 That's right, sir, since you've to make your own way in the world"
 We'll, the three years passed. l got through the grammar school sooner than any one expected, and had been year in the high. had decided to go through the four years course there, and then go into my fathers business and save up enough to start toward owning fancy farm like Aunt Josephine's. I knew could run one if I once got started. I remembered all her ways as if I had seen her at work yesterday, and the summer va cations there were great help.
 The third anniversary of aunts death came round, and we all went up to the farm to hear the letter of in structions read.
 Some more advice in it for me-" thought, "but if Aunt Josephine were alive she'd see didn't need it.''
 Iten you it was something of a trial to go there again. Mother and father were fearfully nervous, and mother, she couldn't keep her eyes off of me all the way there, and kept saying, "Poor boy!' just as she did the day of the disappointment 1 tried to cheer her all I could, telling her to never mind what was coming; I'd made up Aunt Josephine's when grew up, and kIok Tel ,%. .<1x %o 1,< would say: "Bless you, my boyl' in 9 way to make fellow feel all hol- low.
 Lawyer Green shook hands with us all most warmly, especially me.
 'sPve heard good words of you," he said, "both from your home and your school. But I scarcely need them, see ing you work so like a man in vaca- tion It would do your aunt's heart good to know her little sarcasm in the will was really not deserved. But come in. have surprise for you"
 We hastened in, wondering what it could be- The letter was very brief. It was a new will after all. It was simply this:
 ''ff, at the end of three years, my nephew, Joseph Hedden Wingate, has developed into an industrious, manly lad-as, from my study of him, am of the opinion that he will bequeath to him my entire remaining property, Mr. Green to hold it in trust until my nephew is of age. Otherwise it goes to"-(naming the charitable institu- tion)
 I tell you that went over me like a shot, There was such 6 noise of con- gratulations all around me thought was going to drop. I heard mother calling again for camphor. pulled myself up.
 "Peter!" I called. The old dog sprang to me. Come on, Pete! We shall have to get out of this. Let's go and find tom cat to pepper. "-Abbie McGannett in Courier Journal
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-02
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The total expenses of this town for the year ending March 17th., were $44.- PA, and the net indebtedness is $42.- 679, or an increase for the; year of $6, 791.
 The annual town meeting, held Mon- day, March 24th, elected these officers Clerk, c. J. Burget treasurer, F. N. Deland selectmen, John B. Chadwick, Charles H. Miner. George w. Mellen ; assessors. H. T. Robbins. M. T. Hunt ington, B. s. Thatcher :; school com mittee, A. C. Collins; board of health, Drs w. P. Small, Theodore s. Giddings, Samuel Camp; constables, B. B Barnes, l.. O. Raifstanger; collector of taxes, Pratt Tobey. The meeting voted license to sell intoxicating liquors by majority of 109. The following appropriations were made: Schools, SIP, 800, also the dog fund and other revenues !; highways and bridges. $5,OOO; support of the poor, $4.O00; contingent, $l.5O0 town officers, l,50O; library, $40O memori- al day, $l0O aid of persons who served in the army or navy, $100.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-02

copper, silver and gold. has been dis covered in the Mexican state of Chia- pas. A river flowing OH one side of deposit, and many hundred thousand tons of ore are In sight.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-02

We understand that the Amateur Theatrical Company who so successfully gave the drama " School" about ID onth ago, have been requested to repeat their play both at Housatonic and at Sheffield. It was the means of developing talent that we were unaware to be in our will lage. The play was complete success. owing to the untiring efforts of Dr W. B Hill, although in justice to the Doctor it is said that he has appeared to better advantage in other plays to which he has given his assistance. The members expect to give another entertainment ID the near future. We be-speak for them the large attendance which their talen, deserves.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-02

Central New England & Vest
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Connecticut western news., 1890-04-02

a man."
 Father and mother looked at each other with looks that frightened me up considerably, though I couldn't ex- actly have told what was in their faces.
 After that I just worked hard at whatever had to do. In school and out kept at 1t, for never forgot that 1 had now to make my own way in the world; and that fact means for boy that he has no time to waste in fooling. My school reports grew bet ter and better. Sometimes the master sent home letter telling mother how famously was getting on.
 This was rather comforting to me, for the boys had got hold of the story l of the will, and I was now called by them "Disinherited Joe" Not fine name for fellow to go by, especially l under the circumstances. But there was no use fighting against it. When a set of boys are bent on making something go there's no stopping it. | And I had held my head pretty high, and they had rather put up with it be- | cause I was known to be boy with | prospects. had to come down now and 1 did try hard to do the square thing, but I couldn't cheek off that name, though. At home I never let father speak twice when he wanted thing done | and that stern word the day of the funeral is the only one I ever remem- Der of his using to me. But, then, he was the kindest father in the world. Vixen vacation came asked Law yer Green to let me work on the farm. He said 1 might if l would work well. remembered Aunt J Josephine's ways, and did my best to follow them. You may be sure there were plenty ot things to set to rights. The clumsy men were very different from my clever aunt. saved the cherries, fol If hadn't been there they would all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-24
AN "ELECTRIC ROCK"
The Curious Discovery Made In Central
New York.

L. A. Dixon Of Sodus, NY, has just discov-
cred a wonderful ore called electric rock"
which contains hidden force that puzzles and
astonishes all who see it, and expert electricians
in particular. The rock is of a dark slate
color, and is somewhat lighter in weight than
sandstone. 1t is composed Of iron. aluminium.
calcium and other minerals and particles of
gold are also found sometimes.
Mr.. Dixon says 1t will generate unlimited
power and give any desired amount of mean
descent light. For Illuminating business places
and residences it would be considerably
cheaper than kerosene-in fact, after building
had been wired and the batteries prepared tho
cost would be merely nominal and the light
would DO equal II not superior to that produced
by manufactured electricity.
The mahing Of q battery Is very simple. The
rock, in quantity and for whatever purposes
desired, is placed IN jars containing a solution
the chief ingredients of which are salt and
water. The circuit is then completed and the
battery is ready for active business, and tho
inventor. claims that one charge OF 400 pounds
Of rock will last and produce light or power TO,
at least one year before losing its force and
that il is perfectly harmless, making insulation
entirely unnecessary.
In Mr. Dixon's Office q nine-pound piece oil
the rock has been ringing bell since last No
vembcr. piece weighing half u pound wa.
placed in pint tuubier and the wires attached
TO call bell, which il caused to ring as loud a,
an alarm clock. The test was mado in the pres
ence Of several gentlemen who pronounced 4
q wonderful discovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-24
HONOR TO Won MOLTKE.
All Germany Will Celebrate His Nine
tieth Birthday Tomorrow.

The emperor's birthday present to Count
Won Moltke is a marshai's baton of silver. en-
beliished with imperial eagles set with dia-
monds. The count arrived In Berlin Yesterday.
He was met at the railway station by an enor-
nous crowd of people, who cheered him the
entire distance from tho station to his quarters
Two thousand persons were present at an en-
tertainment given by the Students Association
in honor of the count last night The gathering
included a large number of literary, military
and artistic notables A letter read from
Won Moltke thanking the students for their
compliment, and tho students in reply sent
their congratulations.
All Germany is alive with preparation to do
honor to Count Won Moltke OIL his ninetieth
birthday. A Berlin correspondent says that
the venerable field marshal is the only military
man OF the day whom the emperor really re-
CARDS with vencratlon and to whose opinion he
| bows. There has been for many years a friend
ship approaching affection between young
William and the veteran general, the good will
of the emperor being cordially reciprocated by
his eminent subject.
In the army, also, all agree in their admra-
ton OF Won Moltke and the testimony to his
abilities and SERVICES is universal as it is sim
cere. All the courts Of the empire will be rep
| resented in Saturday and Sundays celebration
and many sovereign princes will be present in
person and proceed, with Emperor William at
| their head, to congratulate the great COM
mander. Berlin and the municipalities through
| out Germany will hold celebrations, and it is
/ said TO be the desire OF the emperor that Al
| SAGE and Lorraine shall show their LOYALTY by
special demonstrations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-24
FOOT BALL ON THE ISLAND.
The Columbia Athletic Club Team to
Play the Haveriord College Boys.

Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock the foot
ball team of the Columbia Athletic Club will
meet that from Haverford College, Pa, on the
grounds on Analostan Island. III what should
be the most exciting game OF foot ball
that has taken place here for months.
The visitors are one OF the best
college teams in the keystone state, playing
very scientific game, and will undoubtedly
make the Columbia boys move lively in order
TO retain their present record Of successes
They are experts in ell the fine points, tricks
and moves Of the sport, and play q team game
that is said to be wonderfully
effective. This is point in
which the home team seems to be deficient
and IN the game which was won Wednesday at
Annapolis from the b. Johns College eleven
by the score Of 20 20 o it was quite apparent
that the entire strength of the team was
not developed at the proper time. as for
instance, when there was need for a heavy rush
to aid the backs in doing their
best work. The practice. however, to be OBJ
tanned from tomorrow's game will undoubtedly
be Of great benefit TO Columbia and even
though the local team should suffer defeat il is
sure tn be benefited by the reverse. The team
will be about as follows: Raines, center; Lewis
right guard; Wade. left guard; Wells, right
tackle; burroughs, left tackle: Harlan. lef,
end; Hecker, right end; DsshieIl, full back;
Weary, half back; Butter worth, right half
Emory, quarter back.
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High Tide I'm the Potomac.

The heavy rains We have been having here
lately and the strong east winds yesterday and
the day before ran the tide in the Potomac last
night away above high water mark and river
men feared tina. unless the wind changed a
food would result The wind, however, was
northwest this morning and the danger had
passed. At Alexandria last evening tue tide
Was two feet over the wharves. In consequence
OF this the Alexandria ferry boat did not make
its last scheduled trip. The Norfolk steamer
Excelsior, after proceeding as far as Cornield
Harbor. was forced 20 return. owing to the
severity Of the storm. The northwest wind
today 10 keeping the tide down.
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BREAKS DOWN AT TIMES.
Birchall's Fortitude Subject to Occa-
sional Lapses.

Birchall, the Woodstock murderer, is still in
the best OF spirits. He talks with his guards as
freely and apparently with as light heart as
he did before the trial. At intervals he PAGES
up and down his cell for exercise, varying the
pastime by smoking cigar and looking out of
the cell window. At times. however, when
alone, his courage and resolution fail him and
sobs CULVER through his frame, although he
never SO gives way to his emotion to shed a
tear. These fits of dependency do not last
long. and he soon drives away his sorrow with
the weed or in conversation with his guards.
The Rev. Dean Wade is a constant attendans
upon the prisoner To him. 1t is said Birchall
still stoutly denies his guilt
Birchall spends three tours daily writing
his autobiography. Tho work will be of re-
spectacle proportions, as he intends writing
about 1000 words. In the preface he says that
the book ID not written for the purpose of Sc
curing fame, but that he might make some pro-
vision for his faithful wife. 1t will contain q
complete story of his life. which has been varied
and exciting. He has plenty of reading matter
| to while away the hours. He gets ten or twelve
| papers regularly and is well posted on current
events. He is also constantly in receipt OF let
tiers. tracts and religious books, but finds very
| little time to read them. OF one book in par
ticular, the life of vict who died in Kingston
penitentiary, he has received no less than
seventeen copies. His wife calls on him az
often as the regulations allow. He no longer
receives his meals from the hotel, but he does
not live on prison fare by any means. His
| wants in this respect are attended to by a
| special cook engaged for the purpose, who gets
up in the Jail such delicacies as he desires. He
| wears his own clothes and u Away clean
| shaven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-24

The traffic committee composed Of represent
atives from the Adams, Wells, Fargo Il Co.,
American, National. Northern Pacific. Pacific,
and Southern and United States express COM
panies is holding meeting in Chicago to COM
plete the schedule for the advance in eastern
rates.
Gov Hill addressed q large crowd at Millers-
burg, Ohio. yesterday.
In the Ohio senate yesterday afternoon eleven
senator's filed a protest against the action OF
that body in refusing to permit discussion or
voting on the bill abolishing the Cincinnati de-
ccnnial board of equalization.
The Indians Of the northwest are to receive
q visit from Gen. Miles. The general left Chi.
csgo last night The tribes along the north
west and also the Pine Ridge, Tongue River
and Grow agencies will be visited. Gen. Miles
will send report on his inspection to army
headquarters Mt Washington.
The Boston aldermen have notified the Mas
sachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
that at the end Of six months the city will call
upon il to turn over the principal and interest
OF the Franklin fund, which now amounts to
e36s000 1t is the opinion Of the trustees that
nothing will be done as to legal proceedings BY
the heirs until the Philadelphia suit 10 settled.
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CONSUMPTION CUnFD

Ibid you know" continued the agent for the
vermin exterminator in his appeal to the dairy
man, that the bacillus of tuberculosis in large
numbers was in every can Of milk you send out
in your wagons every morning."
No. You don't mean it," earnestly inquired
the dairyman.
True as gospel" solemnly asserted the
agent.
The dairyman got UP and went to the back
door.
MARY" he called to buxom girl at the
crooks, MARY put enough water in that milk
to drown every one of them gol darned back
silliuscs. l guess don't want none of your
pizen," he said, as he came back, "but you can
stay to supper eff you want to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-24

Tho Canadian government has not invited tho
consuls general OF Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala,
Argentine and other South and Central Ameri-
can republics to visit Ottawa to consult with tho
government regarding new avenues of trade.
Gov. Goodell of New Hampshir will be a can
didate for United States Senator at the next
session Of the legislature.
Mr.. z. l. Rally Of Versailles, Ky. has sold his
fine Ally Semper Fideie to Mr. w. Il Letcher OF
Richmond, the owner Of Bill Lotchcr, for
$4,000.
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Big Stake for Trotters.

C. J. Emery of Cleveland, Ohio, IN connec-
ton with Tennessee and Kentucky breeders,
has insugura,ed the largest stake purse ever
offered for trotting horses. 1t will be guar
anteed stake Of $4,000. probably for three
yesr-olds, foals Of 1890, although the time
limitation has not been definitely decided upon.
The total payments for each horse will not ex-
coed ESQ. and the entrance fee will be less
than three-fourths OF per cent The place
and date of trottng the race will not be def
nitely decided upon for some time. number
of breeders have signifed their intention of
entering from five TO ten horses each as soon
as all settlements made. The stake will be
called the American trOtiing horse breeders
stake
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A collision took place Yesterday between two

freight trains on the Union Pacific road four
teen miles from Portland, Ore. Engineer Jack
O'Brien was instantly killed and Fireman Vim.
HUinsworths right shoulder Was crushed. Both
engines and threo boz cars we're badly
wrecked
The passenger train on the Utah and North
err road eollided with o switch engine abou,
thirteon miles south OF Butte, Moat. yester-
day. 5oha d. Mitchell, fireman Of the passen.
ger engine. was killed instantly. The train
was crowded with passengers. who were throwr
OF their feet and bruised, but none received
serious injuries.
The business portion Of the town Of Leaven-
worth, Ind, Was destroyed BY fire "Wednesday
night Eighteen houses, including six store,
and tho Hawn Hotel, were burned Loss
S75,0o0. Insurance, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-24
Five Dollars for His Fun

Judge Miller told Joe Davis today that II he
had been working instead Of playing marbles
he would not have gotten in trouble. Joe is an
eighteen-ysar-old colored boy, and while he
was playing marbles little colored girl, dAush-
Ger Of One-legged Jim, the bootbIack. threw
some water in the ring. joe struck her. The
gave her 20 understand that he would repeat
the dose on her IL she said much. Joe paid IS
for his fun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-24

Mr.. Jagg, candidate for legislature in Iowa,
and Mr.. Treat, Republican candidate for lieut..
governor of Wisconsin. are both Pr0hibitionists.
This is no joking matter.
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BOARDING.

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month aS reasonable terms -3ts
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furnished roomSwih board cuisine If the best terms
reasoh&oie o2l-ots
THNHE LlTCHfIELD, pO6 l4TH ST.
Il Il ready for the reception a both transient
and permanent gnests.
ols-3m. Mrs. y. B. sTocKHAN. Prop
7 AhGE, PLEAsANT.wEIL-FURNl Rooms:
II suite single with board trausset and table
Lozrders accommodated Miss CHRISTIE, 3ls ST.
NV. ol4-2vs
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SHOOTING STARS.
ASSISTING HIS sfoEr

ASSISTING HIS sIaEr.
Lawyer-appealing to the editor: "But, my
dear ar, dont you see this is q matter of con-
science with me?"
Edafor-to Office boy: Joseph, will yeu
please bring me the microscopy"
WASHINGTON, THE ONLY.
There is no city such as this,
We have special rule;
And you'll not find in Washington,
single street car mule.
TYPE WRITER'S AND TYPE WRITER'S
Patrician Mamma nIiously: II hope, my
son, you are not going to marry your type
writer?"
Son-practicslly: mo, mother. I am not.
1t is one of those japanned steel and iron con-
Germs that don's believe any man could love
we'll enough to marry"
love letter is nearly always loaded.-WAsH-
rNaToN STAR.
And makes a loud report,
When FREQ off in court,
We should snort
(NeD York Herald
All, snort your wild untrammelled snort,
And toot your loudest toot;
lis plain that you have wrestled with
breach Of promise suit
A trade mark--Price SO cents.
The Mckinley Bill is bigger thing than the
Bill Mckinley.
The gentleman who pulled pistol during
the row at the Republican conference in Alex
andria yesterday over q box Of cigars, evil
IDENTITY thought that where there was 20 much
smoke there ought to be a little fire.
"a life on the ocean wavo" was not worth
insuring in yesterdays storm.
In order to draw the minds of the people
from the chaotic condition Of Buckeye politics.
the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette publishes
this puzzle and pauses for a reply. Here, tool
Add any six OF these figures together and
make 81:
5 5 s
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II 4 CHICAGO HOTE

IN CHICAGO HOTEL.
Guest: "Bring me a porterhouse steak"
Waiter: Cant do it, boss It's Palmer
House steak er nothin' in dis yer hotel"
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WANTED-BOARD.

VNANTED-NoRTHwEST BED ROOM
w and sittfng ROOM private family preferred, ~
lady aud daughter for few weeks. st moderate rates
Address Boz 81. Star office. o23-2ts
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FOR RENT-FLATS.

TOR RENT-HANDSOME NEWLY FINISHED
Flats. First ard second Floors caterer is in mouse
orhousekecpng furnace heat; modern improvements
Terms moderate. II b X st. NV. o6-3ws
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

I,oI RENT-FURNITURE FoR AN EIGHT ROOM
IL mouse: owner would take payment a
WOULD JOIN party IN tax ng small house. references.
Address n hNlICl.E. Star office. o24-.H'
IGOR RENT-STABIE FOR TIRE HORsf.s AND
csrria2e 'with rooms tor Gilman Rear II l44i
Rhode Island sve. or 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-24

In order to draw the minds of the people
from the chaotic condition Of Buckeye politics.
the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette publishes
this puzzle and pauses for a reply. Here, too!
| Add any six OF these figures together and