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Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
Electric Trains at 800 Niles an Hour.

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 As soon as it becomes cheaper to generate electrical power than to gen. crate steam power, the reign of steam will be practically ended.
 Whether the economy of the electric locomotive will compare favorably with that. of the steam locomotive, is not settled. The speed attainable on an electric railway would probably far exceed that now reached On any steam road. One hundred miles per hour is not without the range of reasonable possibility. Whether still greater vel ocity is practicable will probably de- pend upon means of reducing the air resistance to the moving vehicles. It certainly would be g curious outcome of the electrical railway, if in time we should come to speak of the lines of g railway car in much the same way as we now do of the lines of fast yacht.
 Two new systems for quick despatch have lately been proposed in this coun- try. One includes long, narrow car of small cross-sectional area, running on an elevated track, and claimed to be capable of making q speed of two miles per minute. The other employs a series of electromagnetic coils, inclos- ing tho elevated track at intervals, through which coils the small car is excessively drawn by the action of the current entering the several coils in turn. It is not impossible that we may be abe to project mail and express matter throughout the country at the rate of two or three hu. dred miles an hour, either on elevate l structures or through subterranean pipes; or that some day the mails may be sent across the Atlantic by the aid of electric motors travcrsing tn: es laid on the ocean bed.-The Forum.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
R. HILL DISGUSTED.
4Asoachusetts Legislature Too Much s' for Him.
1s Couldn't Have His Own Way So Re
 signed.

Representative Arthur G. Hill of North ampton, Mass., has sent the Northampton city clerk his resignation, in which he says: {: GAS 1 cannot retain my self-respect and re- main in the Legislature, hereby resign my seat as . representative from the 1st Hamp- shire district. l return my thanks to the voters of this district for their confidence in me, and have faithfully studied to work for their interests. I regret the necessity for this step, but the interests of the district will be faithfully looked after by my colleague un- III my successor Is elected to assist him."
 MT. Hill supported the order allowing search of person in liquor seizures, and the stomach pump farce. which the House voted disgusted him with that body. Another source of disgust was the passage of the bill discrediting the testimony of atheists, against his vehement protests, he being free-thinker, aud the son of Q man who paid $50, to stand on the Bosnian Hall platform and de clare, "There Is no God"
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
A BOY MURDERER.

Little Five-ycar old Laughs at His Deed.
 Earle Cumpston, Chicago, three years old, was shot and instantly killed by Malcom, his fve-year-old brother. The two boys were playing in . bedroom, in which bureau was standing. In the top drawer of the bureau was an old fashioned revolver. Malcolm got the revolver and pointing it at his brother pulled the trigger. Death was instantaneous. The shot was heard by the mother who rushed into the room just in time to see the baby fall, and to see the other child, uncon- scious of what he had done, running about the room and laughing.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
EOreiHn.

Mir. Parnell has been absent om the house of commons for week in consequence of ill- ness.
 MT. Gladstone returned to the house We'd nesday. He coHrersed for long time with Mir. Chamberlain.
 The house of commons has authorized the expenditure of $20 ,000 900 in improving and extending the military barracks throughout the country. .'
 The Russian army maneuvres for next summer will be Oil the most colossal scale.
 King Alfonso, who had a slight cold, has recovered.
 The new Sultan of Zanzibar Is very popu- lar.
 Maj. Wissman will attack Kilwa in April.
 Lieut.. Rodman of the U. s. Photographic office is in Halifax on his way to St. Johns, N..F F., to arrange for reports of the move ments of ice ill the Atlantic Ocean. The French press of Canada continues to be particularly violent over the abolition of their language in the Northwest and the Orange bill.
 J. R. Raymond, representing syndicate of New York capitalists,i4 visiting Halifax for the purpose of purchasing land i'll the vicin- ity of Dartmouth lakes with view to erect ing ice houses thereon and securing the right to clt ice on the lakes. Rt. Hon. Sir James Ferguson, under secre-
 
 house of commons that the Behring Sea ques- tion had been sett'e Negotiations, he said. are still proceeding. In the house of commons Baron Henry De Worms moved the second reading of the bill granting responsible government to Western Australia, but reserving to the imperial gov ernment the power to sub-diyide the colony.
 The report of the Marquis of Hartington's commission on the army and navy will ap- pear next week. It i, severe on the war of flee system, which it finds to be extravagant cumbrous and inefficient.
 The skating rink of artificial ice in Pari. scored . popular success. Zola Is said to be in very poor health. If all that is said is true, the health of Paris Is anything but good this winter of 1890. A Russian princess at Monte Carlo is so l lucky that gamblers pay her to play for them. The novelty of some new, clean cabs in
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
A "LoOklng Backward" Colony,

A colony founded on the theory of Bcllamy in his "Looking Backward" has been formed ill Nahclcn Valley, Oregon. It now numbers 26 men, five women and 25 children. The col ony was formed by Thomas Colter and Daniel Cronin, an anti Chinese agitator, and now has about 4OOO acres unde: cultivation, its property being valued at $150, ,00o.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
MASSACHUSETTS.

The annual report of Bridgewater shows expenditures of $25, ,s73.s6 for the past year. The liabilities of the town are 45364.95, and the assets S54S7.67.
 The average temperature at the Highlands at Cottage City for February was 37 deg; 1; warmer than for February, 1sss or 1889. The rainfall for the month was 2.39 inches. There were two snow squalls, but not enough fell to cover the ground.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
NEW ENGLAND NEWS.
MAINE.

The republicans of Rockland have nomt mated Edw ard A. Butler for Mayor.
 The republicans of Halowell have nomi- mated Eiphalet Powell for Mayor.
 At citizens caucus at Bath. Capt. Charles E. Patten was nominated for Mayor.
 The Gardiner Methodist church has unani- mousy voted to request the conference to reappoint the present pastor, Rev. G. W. Hunt, for second year.
 MT. Samuel Hunt, who died recently in Evansville, Wis.,, was native of Windham, Me-, and member of the Maine Legislature in 1852.
 Capt. Charles Leighton, @ former ship master of Milbridge, who for two years past has been In command of the steamship At lanta, of the Ward line, has been promoted to command the Saratoga.
 made by Governor Burleigh: Justices of the peace and Quorum, Abram S. Fernald, Mt. Desert; George A. Hopkins, Milbridge; Mo- tary Pubic, George A. Hobart, Pembroke.
 At meeting of the congregational Society at Brunswick. it was decided to extend . call to Rev. J. B. Mason of Cambridgeport, Mass, who has fl led the pulit with so much satis- faction during the month of February.
 The Biddeford stone works, it is said, are to be removed to Auburn.
 The valuation of Windham is: Real es- tate, s697,931; personal estate, $131 ,165; to- tal, sS59 ,Os6.
 w. W. Stetson has been engaged to deliver the Memorial Day address in Auburn next May.
 The Machias Republican says there Is every reason to believe that valuable coal deposit exists at Little River in the town of Perry, in Washington county, and the matter is at tracting attention.
 Augusta Democrats have nominated Col. Elias AIlliken for Mayor.
 Ice cutting on the lower Kennebec has been practically suspended for three days.
 Robert McArthur of Biideford declines to he 6 candidate for Mayor of that city.
 Mayor Meade Of Waterville has been re- nominated for Mayor by the Republicans.
 The Bath Iron Works have secured the contracts for the construction of the three Government cruisers for which they bid.
 It is the same as definitely decided that an important new industry is about to locate in Auburn. The Biddeford stove works are making their arrangements to go into the old Maine Central machine shop in that city.
 The following story comes from Cundy Harbor, and, if true, is remarkable. but it is noticeable that it has fish connected with 1t: Twenty-eight years ago this winter Capt. Eastman lost his axe while engaged in cut ting through the ice in fishing for eels. A few days ago his boy, who was spearing for eels, pulled up an axe, which proved to be the one his father had lost twenty-eight years ago, and the steel point Is as good as ever. The iron part was somewhat rusty and the handle had been eaten some by worms, but stil it Is good axe yet. Capt. Eastman recognized 1t by some marks on the handle. ....-. ~.>.,
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05

one 6s-inch and one sS-inch Fourdrinier, making book and writing paper. A sulphite pulp mill was also run by the company.
 The Chapman Granite Works at Westerly have been shut down for several days owing to death of J. B. Barber. Will start up Mon- day.
 The Perry oil Co.,, at Pawtucket, are man. ufacturers of the celebrated Champion har- Eagle belt oil. meats foot and lubricating oils.
 At . meeting of the field officers of the brigade in Providence, Gen. E. Fl. Rhodes was unanimously nominated for Brigadier General.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
GOV. GOODELL'S CRUSADE.
The NashuA Liquor Dealers Visited b.
 Kidding Officers.

The NashuA Liquor Dealers Visited by
 Kidding Officers.
 Sheriff Eaton and City Marshal Tolles raid cd % liquor saloons the other morning in NashuA In only three or four places was the ardent found, and the insiders were or dered to appear at oncs at city hall. This is the result of Gov. Goodelfs proclamation, promulgated two months ago. Nearly all the other cities of New Hampshire had been vis- ited In this manner and some of the dealers believed that Nashua was to escape. The mornings work opened their eyes. Those csusht will be tried at Manchester next moath. The raid was . general surprise to moot citizens and Is supposed to have been the reault of orders from County Solicitor Wahae.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
ATTEMPT TO AssAsslnATE.
Desperate Effort to Shoot Physician a
 Night.

Night.
 About II o'clock the other night in Colum- bus, O., . desperate attempt was made to as szssinate Dr. Alexander Neil, one of the leading physicians and best known men of that city. An unknown man called at he doctors resi- 'enee and rang the bell. The the man burst into the hall, drew his revoi- yer, and placing It against the doctors head, said, "Pll XII you," at the same time pulling the trigger, b..t it failed to go of, and thc doctor immediately grabbed the man. After . desperate struggle the doctor succeeded in taking the revolver away from the would-5e assassin, whereupOn he ran out.
 It Is thought to be bold attempt to mur- der the doctor for money.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
RHODE ISLAND.

The shutting down of the Richmond Paper Mills at Providence, has been great loss to working people of East Providence. Most of the employees have now left the vicinity. There Is as yet no definite prospect of . re- sumption of the mills. Several parties have been looking over the plant with the ap- parent object of buying, but nothing has been done, The plant contains 10 700-lb. snginss: |:
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
Marriage of Relatives.

Sir John Thompson's proposed act to further amend the criminal law of Canada contains one clause which has attracted much attention, namely: "Every one who marries or cohabts with any person related to him or her, whether by cansanguinity or affinity, more nearly than the fourth degree, computed according to the rules of the civil law, shall be deemed to have committed incest, and is guilty of misdemeanor, and liable to 14 years imprisonment"
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
THEY HOPE TO LIVE.

Navassa Murderers Who Appealed to Prssi-
 dent Harrison.
 President Harrison, by Private Secretary Halford, has written the three condemned Navassa murderers, Henry Jones, Edward Smith and George Reyes, that he has referred ape that they w be hanged.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
Fashion Notes.


 The new woollen materials ara sold in broa CT widths than of yore, and are consequently cut to greater advan- tage.
 B nnets are trimmed with velvet flowers of several tints, or with clus- ters of three or four feathers If differ ent colors.
 Hats arc larger, while bonnets are smaller; the brims of the former come mostly to the front diminishing to nothing at the back.
 No jewels are worn with the tea gown; the elegance of the neglige is to be found in its suggestion of restful simplicity and flowing ease of line.
 Young girls wear jackets for full dress. but for young women, unless they form part of costume, they be- long to the fatigue or morning toilette. Bl: ok is in high favor of every form of g gown, and for almost every occasion. For ceremonious wear the black is in combination with lome color, so that it may not have the effect of mourning.
 For the theatre . drcssy waist of silk or satin in any color Is worn, making pretty effect when the wrap is reversed. Almost any shirt may be worn with these jackets, but one of black silk is the incest and in the best taste.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
SHE SEWED WITH HER TEETH.
An Extraordinary Specimen of Humanity
 Passes from the Scene.

Passes from the Scene.
 Mary Goodwin of Sugar Island, Ont. who was known as 'ths girl who sewed with her mouth," has just died. She was about 50 years of age, of French pnrentage, and had no arms. hands, legs or feet, though her body WAS of full size. She was very intelligent, speaking both French aud English. Early in life she developed a fondness for sewing, and attained marvellous dexterity in cutting out her work, threading her needle and doing the finest work, using only her mouth. Itis said that Barnum once offered her a large salary 10 go W tn his show, but she declined to leave CT brother, with whom she lived after her parents, death. ----- .- ---
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05

The "weaner" is pricking arrange ment kept at hardware stores to assist cows in weaning their calves when that step is desired. Fastened just above a calf's nose, it is hint to the mother to move on when unlawful milk stealing is attempted. It is also used on cows that suck themselves.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
MARRIED TO A RUFFlAN.
4 Douahter of Refined and Wealthy Parents
 Seeking Divorce.

The divorce case in Cincinnati of Hattie Condon ys. William Condon develops strong collection of facts. In 1879 William Condon WAS trie1 for the murder of Lou Perry. He WAS acquitted on technical grounds. At this time he attracted the at- tention of Hattie Jones, the daughter of wealthy and refined parents. Infatuated with Condon, she soon had him madly in love with her. Finally the girl became weary of her lover anI made up her mind to cut him. She met him for the purpose of saying good bye. While they were talking . man, whom Condon suspected of being his successful rival, happened by. Condon sprang on him and stabbed him nine times. rendering him . cripple for lfe. Miss Jones WAS persuaded to marry Condon to avoid testifyiuG sgalnst him.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
A FORGER HELD.

Charged With Several Serious Offences
 and Bound Over.
 G. w. Melville, Providence saloon keeper and a professional nurse, was ar- raigned. charged with forging the name of H. F. Miller to check for $500, which he presented for payment at the City Savings Bank. Melville was bound over to the com mon pleas in $500. He is also accused of obtaining money on forged orders from the Providence Institute for Savings and the Mechanics' Savings Bank to the amount of nearly $5000.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
A MrSER's MISERY.
Death by Starv ation With 01O0O in His
 Possession.

In Lowell man named Reagan was found in dying condition in little attic at 61 West Fourth street. He died at St. Johns hospital literally of starvation. For several years he has lived the life of miser in soli- tude. The breath had scarcely left his body when "friends" appeared in large numbers and made inquiries about the property he was supposed to have possessed. Search of his clothing disclosed the fact that his miserable garments were lined with greenbacks, aggre- gating nearly 5000.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
A scaat Rubber Crop.

One of the largest shoe manufacturers has f,,st borsxht sI the rubber obtainable in 5Aat narket, aggregnting nearly 1,00O, 900 poundD. The outlook for . scant supply anring the summer months b x.iting much agpgV&ooo1en among eustoneSss
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
THEY WILL PROTEST.

A Possible Colored Governor Who May Be
 Assassinated.
 A prominent railroad official from Okla homa, brings word that there is much indig- nation in the territory over the supposed chances of E. P. McCabe for the governship. Threats are openly made that if McCabe, who is negro, should be appointed he will be as- sassinated within 8 week after his arrival in town
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
HER PUSHES SHE ADORED.

Mrs. Rand's Will Contested Because She
 Believed Cats Are Immortal.
 Mrs. Mary G. Rand of Rochester died . year ngo, leaving 75,OO0, which she devised to humane societies in that city and missionary societies in New York. Her will is contested by relatives on the ground that she was ir,- sane, and in support of this assertion 1t is proposed to show that she believed in tho im- mortality of cats. She devoted the latter years of her life to the care of four elegant specimens of the Persian feline.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05
MILLIONS IN ICE.
Rapacious Dealers Await . Tremendous
 Boom in Prices.

The Ice dealers in Maine are riding high horse these days. For some time past dealers from New York have been here negotiating for tho purchase of ice, but very few con tracts are made, as the ice dealers are satisfied that the prices will go even higher than they are at present, now that the chance of a crop being secured on tho Hudson River Is prac- tical1y over. Many dealers are asking @4 and $5 ton. It is estimated that if the present conditions hold Sood, half million dollars will b. made by L . ics dealers on the Penob- scot River.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05

are honored, they are deferred to. While not elciting the admiration of every passer-by, they have acquired through the force, the sweetness, or originality of their character, the ap- preciation of those whose appreciation confers honor and happiness, and con- sequently, their days pass in an atmos- phere of peace and good will which is as far above the delirious admiration accorded to the simply beautiful, as the placid shining of the sunbeam is to the phenomenal blaze of an evanescent flame.
 Every girl who has larghed and cried with "Little Women," who has admired Joe's bravery, Meg's sweet ness, Beth's patience and Amy's beau ty, must read the life of Louisa Alcott by her friend, Mrs. Cheney. It is 8 book that, while it is interesting, teaches tte lesson of life-duty, and not only shows what duty is, but makes it beautiful. Louisa Alcott, the originator of Joe, not only wrote har- rowing tales, sewed, taught, and washed and ironcd, because it had to be done, but did it for those of her own blood and who were near to her, and did it with smile. Most of us can do the work that lies before us, but to do it wi Il merry heart anl Q bright face, makes that which is right sublime. Whether it was to get a new gown for Meg. to buy some delicacy for Beth, to send Amy to the drawing school, to help father out of debt, or best of all, to straightcn something for Marmee, the brain and hands of the devoted sister and daughter were ready.
 Life seems full of goodness after reading how this one life was lived and, as the willing worker achieved what she desired, to see them out of debt and Marmee in comfort, one is better for knowing that there are noble wo- men enough to work and give for dear love's sake. Today your daughter and mine will gain by the life of Louisa Alcott-good daughter, and good sister, deeming no work too small and va,u- ing at it's worth each bit of money, for it meant help for the helpless. It is a wonderful story, this lifc-it teaches in the way we would wish, that the child who h ,nors the father-and moth will have long days in the land of God.
 Joe's days here tasted half a century and then she joined Afarmce, Beth, Amy and John in the land where there is no more night and God shall wipe away all tears... <
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05

In my life I have known many women. Among them is a fair ma iority of what the truly appreciative would call happy, for which fact l thank God, as 1t has helped mo to take, on the whole, hopeful view of life, as well as of human nature. Now are these women, blessed as many of then arc with devoted husbands, cheerful homes, cultivated society, and leisure for the exercise of any special talent they may possess, beautiful women? With one or two exceptions, no. Indeed, more than few of them
 are positively plain, if feature only is considered, while from the rest l can single out but two or three whose faces and figures conform to any of the recognized standards of physical perfection. But they are loved, they
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05

In village in the canton of Lu- cerne, Switzerland, there is society of old maids. It numbers eighty members, and, queer enough, it is under the patronage of the St. Gather inc Matrimonial Agency. They per- form acts of Charity, and are highly esteemed in their neighborhood. The Municipal Council lately presented them with banner, on which there is the startling inscription: "Women al e an evil, but they are also 8 blessing. They remind us of the onions, that make us weep, but that we love all the same."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-12-06
Proceedings of the County Court.

The County Court met in regular
session on Monday Dec. lst, and
the following business transacted.
Ordered that the amount of valua-
tion of Railroad property be appor-
toned to the several School and
Independent Districts through
which it passes.
The persons elected at the Novem-
Der elections and who take charge
of their respective offices on the lst
of January, made oath in accordance
with law, and executed bonds for
same.
A long list of erroneous assessments
were adjusted.
DR.. Harry L. Janney was appoint
ed parish physician in Opequon Dis
trict, instead of DR.. e. L. Strobe
resigned.
Geo. M. Bowers, in place of /. B.
Snodgrass, decd, and VIM. Kilmer
in place of Robert P. Bryarly re-
moved from this county, as director
on the part of the county in the
Martinsburg and Winchester Turn
pike company.
Mr.. Jno. M. Linton was reappoint-
ed Stewart of the Aims House.
A large number of bills were re-
ported and passed, and on Wednes-
day Court adjourned to meet Satur-
day December the 9Th.