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Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
BOSTON AGAIN.
A $1OO,OOO Fire on Sum-
 mer Street.
The Alarm Rung In from Fatal Box
 No. 52.
The Building the Home of Daniel Web ster-Fireman Seriously Injured-Sad Coincidence.

A fire was discovered soon after s A. M. Jan. IT, in the rear of the building which is numbered 134 to l3S Summer street, Boston, and at first seemed to be only an incipient blaze; but its spread was exceedingly rapid and when assistance was summoned there was a collar of roaring flame from cellar to roof. A second and third alarm were quick ly rung in, aud the engines, having fortu- nately an abundant space in which to work, were stationed on Summer, Federal and High streets, and in Milton place directly in the rear of the burning structure. The flames ate their way up the elevator well, and very quickly were in possession of the entire building. licking up the large stock of mer- chandise on hlnd and sending out great tongues of fire and volumes of dense black smoke.
 With the exception of Ladderman Pendo- ley, company No. 3. who fell into the build ing at an early stage of the fire, there were no serious casualties, fact which under the circumstances seems almost miraculous. The building was almost entirely gutted although it Is thought that the walls aae not seriously injured, but the stock of goods carried will prove a total loss. as well as the office furni- ture and fixtures of many firms who occupied rooms in the upper stories.
 The building is owned by the trustees of the Boston University and has an historic in- terest from the fact that in 1925 it was the home of Daniel Webster. Its assessed value was 900. The total loss is approximated at $SO,OOO 10 S1UO.OOO on DOtn building ana contents, which amount is fully covered by insurance.
 The cause of the fire is something of mys- tery, and it is doubtful if the truth of the matter is ever known, as the basement where the fire started is so badly burned out as to remove all traces of a clew had there been any. It was reported on the street that the short circuiting of an electric wire started the trouble.
 It is . said coincidence that while the fire was burning fercely funeral services were being held over the unidentified remains of the brave firemen who lost their lives at fire in almost the same spot to which they had been called by the same box number. The fire kept many of the men from paying the last tribute to their dead comrades.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
.ry of the American Shipping and Industrial

tary of the American Shipping and Industrial League.
 Pennington, N. H., shipped last year 4, ,544 cases of shoes as against 45,57O in 1888.
 The schools at Hillsboro' Bridge, N. H., have been closed on account of the influenza
 Robert Pyles of Cumberland Mills, Me-, was engaged in slowing bales of rags the other day when number of them fell on him crushing and smothering him to death. He was aged twenty-seven and unmarried.
 In Pittsfeld, N. H., the Selectmen have ordered the closing of all places where liquor is sold.
 The Freeman and O'Neil Company of Claremont, N. H., which manufactures house finishing materials, employs 90 men, with a monthly pay roll of $3OOO.
 Newly elected Directors of the First Ma tional Bank of Hyannis, Mass: Joseph R. Hall, F. G. Kelley, Samuel Pitcher, Joshua Baker and A. D. Makepeace. Joseph R. Hall was chosen President and F. G. Kelley, Vice-President, and Joseph T. Hall was ap- pointed Cashier.
 The capacity of the shoe factory of Towle < Sons at Northwood, N. H., is to be nearly doubled, and large boarding house and 20 tenements will be erected. Recent sales of stock in the Lake National Bank of Wolfboro', N. H., some as high as 120. have given a controlling interest in the institution to D. s. Burley of Union. The AmOSkedR SOmpduy will lay out the coming season several new streets in West Manchester, N. H., and will open an attractive park at Rock Rimmon.
 The Rhode Island Department, G. A. R., has elected these officers: Department Com mander, Benjamin F. Davis; Senior Vice Department Commander, Benjamin H. Child :; Junior Vice Department Commander, George M. Turner.
 c. N. Simpson has closed his piano leg factory at Westfield, Mass.
 John Hoh, a Methuen, Mass, farmer, fell from a load of Hay and received injuries which terminated fatally.
 Shoe shipments from Haverhill, Mass, for the week ending Jan. 16, 5471 cases; corres- bonding week last year, 6146 cases.
 Mrs. Caroline Bowers, who died short time ago at North Vienna, Me-, left by will $500 each to the Methodist Episcopal churches at Monmouth and Mount Vernon.
 Curtis R. Crowell has been chosen Presi- dent of the Horse Thief Detecting Society in Walpole, N. Fl. The Sullivan Machine Company of Clare mont, N. H., employs 80 men and its monthly pay roll is over $400O. Minnie s., daughter of John P. Codwell of | Fall River, Mass, who was bitten by dog two weeks ago, died of hydrophobia.
 The Middleboro', Mass, Fire District has | been remarkably free from serious fires during the past year, the total loss being less than 5000.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
MILITARY, NAVAL AND G. A. R.

At the annual meeting of the National Guard Association of the United States re- gently held at Albany, resolution was offer ed condemning the present state knapsack (similar to the one worn in Massachusetts,, and advocating the blanket bags used by the United States Army.
 The militia of the country seems to be at- tracting an unusual amount of attention just now from members of Congress and public men generally, and many measures of more or less value will be brought before Congress at it's present session. One of the bills pro- poses to raise what is termed the United States seacoast reserve, or something similar to the English volunteer artillery, which is one of the main relances in Great Britain for coast defense. Under the pending egis- lation the seacoast reserve is to consist of armed and uniformed militia of the states bordering upon the ocean, Gulf and lake frontiers, to the extent of one regiment from each state, save that from New York and California the secretary of war may accept two regiments each.
 Secretary of War Proctor has not yet taken action on the request of Adjt Gen. Dalton to have Fort Independence, Boston harbor, gar risoned, so that it can be used as school of instruction for the state militia, says the Army and Navy Journal. The secretary is heartily in favor of the project, and believes in doing all that is in the power of the de- partment to encourage the state troops, but u expense, and there is no appropriation for this purpose. He is perfectly willing to all low the use of Fort Warren, as there is al- ready a garrison there, but Gen. Dalton thinks Fort Warren inconvenient It is very likely the secretary will refer the whole mat ter to Congress, and allow that body to pass on the subject and make such appropriation as may be necessary to fit up Fort Independ- ence.
 The organization of the battalion of the Massachusetts Volunteer Naval Militia is rapidly nearing it's completion. The signers of the petition have been coming in rapidly, it now having over 150 names. The charac- ter of the membership fulfls the hopes of the projectors of the measure that 1t would SO ap- peal to the tastes of the young men of the city as to make it possible to recruit it's member ship from those whose social and educational attainments are of high order. The list, as soon as approved by the city officials, will be sent in to the Governor, and there is every reason to hope that he will grant permission for the battalion to be mustered in at an early date. So Massachusetts, which has already the honor of being the first of the seacoast States to pass a law creating a naval battalion, will also be the first in which a naval battalion is organized.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
LA GRIPPE AND A MAJORITY.
Democratic Control of Ohio Legislature I'm
 perilled By the Disease.

Democratic Control of Ohio Legislature Im-
 perilled By the Disease.
 ''La Grippe' and pneumonia are fast re- ducing the Democratic majority in the Legis- lature of Ohio. Hon. F. w. Knapp of Defi- ance and John B. Lawler, representative of Columbus county, have died; and now Judge Thomas Q. Ashburn, senator from the Brown-C Clermont district, is very low, and Henry Brown, the Hancock representative, is not expected to live, both having pneu- monia, growing out of the grip. Ex-state Treasurer Howells, the Stark-Carroll district senator, is on the sick list, while half dozen others are complaining of the influenza, and keep to their rooms. All political legislation is thus blocked, and will be until the epidemic passes away and new elections are held. The situation is extremely critical, as, in the case of Judge Ashburn's death, the lieutenant governorship contest may fall through.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
TERRIBLE COLLISION.
Accommodation TelescOped by 8 Vesti-
 buled Train.
Tho Wreck Catches Fire, but Casualties
 are Small.

As the Glendale accommodation, bound for Cincinnati, was leaving the station near Col lege Hill Junction the night of Jan. II the Chicago vestibued train ran into the rear of the accommodation. There were three pas senger cars of the Glendale train, containing about 75 people. The locomotive eff the Chi cago yestibuled train ran half way through the rear car of the accommodation, piling the passenger cars in heap and setting them on fire. The locomotive of the accommodation was not derailed. The fire department and patrol wagons were called from Cincinnati and the fire was extinguished. Four persons were taken dead from the wreck. Several persons were fatally wounded. The number Of fatalities and injuries, considering the completeness of the wreck and the number of passengers, Is reported to be compara- lively small. The engineer of the vestlbuled train jumped from his engine and saved him. self.
 The dead are: John Wilson, superintend- ent of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com pany in Cincinnati.
 F. w. Witherbee of Toledo, conductor of No. 77.
 James Staley and William Klamitz of Gin cinnati.
 An unknown woman.
 The wounded are: William Coagley, en- gineer of No. 31, and George McGee, fireman of 31, both hurt by jumping.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
Have You Lost Your Memory2

If SO you are in luck. The very latest fad is to affect absent minded ness. For instance, young lady starts out for the theatre with young man. She must forget gloves, rubbers, her fan or opera glasses, and they must arrive in the middle of the first act. Then she must forget the name of the play, forget to thank the man who gave up his seat in the car, and enter the house without saying goodnight to her beau.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
Kansas Winter Wheat Crop.

Secretary Mohlar of the Agricultural De ceived from all sections of the State show that the winter wheat crop is in a splendid condition, and that never before has the out look for an enormous crop been more f1atter- ing than at present. He estimates the acre age at about 20 per cent. greater than last year. Barring unforeseen misfortune, the crop will amount to 5,0O0,0 900 bushels.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
Mining for Coal in Rhode Island.

Another attempt is being made to utilize the coal deposits in Rhode Island on the shore of Mount Hope Bay. Jan. IS the work of locating new coal mine was commenced in Portsmouth, R. l., on what is known as the Hazard Farm, located on the east side of the island. More than half a century ago some coal was taken out, but at that time the dig ging proved improbable owing to attending circumstances. By geological experts, many of whom have for some time been interested in the formation of the island of Rhode Island, the east shore has been regarded as containing far more profitable deposits of coal than the west side, where the present workings are. A quantity of the regular prospecting machinery is on the spot, and more Is en route.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
Military Item.

Frederick the Great wrote to one of his generals: "I send you with 60, 900 men against the enemy"
 On numbering the troops it was found that there was but 50,000, and :ho officer expressed his surprise on the part of his sovereign.
 Frederick's reply was: "I counted you for 1O, ,OOO men. .n-Texas Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
WASHINGTON TOPICS.

It is not certain that there will be worlds fair after all. A good many congressman are of the opinion that the advocates of locations first induced Congress to direct that fair might be held.
 Secretary Blaine gives no sign of physical prostration IS a result of the severe shock he has received. He bears up bravely, and took . long walk accompanied by his son James. The permit for the burial of w alker Blaine as issued from the health office, states the cause of death as follows; "First (primary) Ia grippe; bronchial catarrh, pneumonia. Dura- ton five days. Second (immediate) pulmon- ary oedema. Duration of last sickness, few hours.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
Foreign.

The consul-general in New York of the Argentine Republic states that on Dec. 3 that government formally recognized the republic of Brazil, and fixed Dec. 8 as day of nation al celebration of the event. Flags were dis played and all public places illuminated in Buenos Ayres, and salutes were fired by Ar genuine men-of-war at home and abroad.
 A manifesto has been issued by the Portu- guese Republicans denouncing England's course and advocating the Republican feder- aton of the Latin nations and the adhesion of Portugal to such federation. The mani festo is moderate ill tone, and does not advo- cate a revolution at present.
 At Liberal-Unionist meeting at Liverpool lately, T. w. Russell, member of the House of Commons was hissed by some dissentient. which provoked great uproar and general fight.
 Prince Amadeo, who was at one time King of Spain for short period, died at Turin on Jan. IS.
 The cable from Mombasa to Zanzibar is now completed, and there is thus direct tele- graphic communication between Europe and East Africa.
 The latest sensation in business circles in London is an international corner in sardines. The price of the canned article is already raised.
 Protests against the British ultimatum ar e displayed on tables in the public squares at Lisbon, Portugal, and have been signed by many persons. The Duke of Palmillo has given years income toward the cost of an irOnclad.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22

SoM of Gunn.-Teacher (to new scho .ar)-What is your name, sonny? Boy-Gunn. 1'Give me your full namc." "John G. Gunn." "Whatis the G. for?'' "Getyer." "What do you mean by thatT "Wen, all the boys call me Johnny Getyer Gunn,' anyhow."--Texas SifIngs.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22

Mir. Albert Fogg, a prominent citizen of Bridgton, Me-, died suddenly Jan. 16.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
Fashion Notes.

Fashion Notes.
 White cloths are effectively trimmed with black braid and edged with dark furs.
 Glass buttons of various descrip- tions are likely to supersede those of metal in the near future.
 Those who can afford them favor costumes of velvet, simply made, and edged with Russian sable and other rich furs.
 Novelties in black crepe de chine show tufts and rings of black velvet, also embroidered floral designs in effective arrangements.
 Black lace gowns are mounted oD black areophane, with a petticoat of black satin. Sometimes the entire up derdress is of pure white velvet.
 Handsome costumes of dark velvet have round skirts edged with blue fox and left open at two seams to show un- derskirts of light brocaded satin.
 Crepe de chine is used for evening gowns for young ladies, and leading trade journal predicts that this elegant fabric will find increased consumption next summer, both for entire costumes and in combination with other stuffs.
 Very stately evening gowns of black velvet have trained skirts lined with white satin, and bordered with bands of black marabout, edged with curled black cocks feathers. The high bod ices have bands of the plumage around the throat and down the front.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22

A handsome supper or Wnlte SILK IS embroidered with garnet beads and tied with garnet colored satin ribbons
 A pair of bluc kid has silver em- broidered Vandykes all around, silver heels and the toes decorated with small velvet flowers.
 A pair of white brocade has white heels and a handsome rhinestone buckle.
 The fashion of piping shoes with color comes to us from the commence ment of the eighteenth century. The black patent leather shoe, with colored satin heel, is another fashionable style, and is copy of French court shoes, worn very many years ago, the shape and general fashion being adhered to-, though the patent leather is an inven- ton of modern days.
 The bows that tie the slippers are sometimes lined with the color of the heel. Black slippers with red heels are tied with black satin lined with red. Many of the bows are smartly set up, each ono lined with color, drawn to- gether at the base, in form somewhat resembling mouse's ear; while othors are laid over upon the shoe, sometimes With three pearls or crystal studs placed down the center. The brocade is usually that of the gown the shoe is to be worn with, and the heel and rand that of the color in it, such as gold and white brocade, with gold satin heel and piping, and so on. For ordinary evening wear, kid shoes are more fash ionable than satin.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22

A sample toreador costume was of Spanish red cloth, with straight skirt, the bodice being fastened upon the left side under a jacket of black vel vet, which fell square-cornered to the waistline, and was short and cut straight across in the back, fitting the figure more closely than Figaro jacket. The sleeves were half-long and straight, and with the velvet jacket were edged with gold passeme nterie.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-02-21
FRANCIS HENRY,
Attorney-at-Law
AND PROPRIETOR OF
TnURST0N COUNTY ABSTRACT.
Odd Fellows' Building, Washington 81.

MY Abstract, and an experience of more than
" twenty years In searching the records o.
lhurston county in regard to title enables me IN
give prompt attention In regard to same.
have complete aud the only abstract of the
Records Of the Probate Court of said county. nrc
pared during the eight years that was Judge
of said Court. Ns
l have the only abstract that was ever =,
tempted TO be made Of sales of property for taxes
iu said county. " '@'
negotiate loans for those wishing 10 borrow
or lend ON real estate security. I'm the matter
Of loans. represent only such local capifalists
as are my clients) ~'''''
have for many years represented, and At this
time represent as agent of residents and non re-
GENTS, large holding of real estate in the city OF
olympia, ana IN Ihurston county, for the sale of
which negotiations can be made through me.
also have upon sale, for fixed prices large
amount OF real estate, both city and country
which am ready to show up on call
am ready and equipped by the labor and ex
perienee OF more than twenty years for the trans
action OF general real estate business in which
line respectfully offer my services to those who
desire, either to purchase or sell, to terrow or
loan. VI
10 those who think of investing, I have no
hesitation In saying that money put into real
estate In Olympia and Thurston county at this
time would be good Investment
10 those who wish to SELL have to saw that
my connections In this line of business will en-
aoie me To md purchasers for their propertv
smohe the many strangers constantly coming
s shu gong through the country in search o
ehances for investment, who would otherwise
Know nothing OF the opportunity.
nave large amount Of city property. both
improved and unimproved for sale A lao some
very desirable farms ''' '""'e
Olympia, June I, 1885 tf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-02-21
CENTRALIA ITEMS.
Regular Correspondence of the Standard.
EanrIlary 10Th 1900


February 10Th, 1890.
Hubbard & Hoyle's grocery stock
will be sold to-day by auction.
The Episcopal Church gave a sup
per and social hop in Pelby's building,
last Friday.
Mr.. Hoyle is recovering from a Sc
we're illness and is able to be on the
street again.
Building is still going on rapidly
and many more houses are to go up
as soon as the weather permits.
The saw mills have commenced
their spring work and farmers are get
ting ready to put in their crops.
The Woman's Relief Corps will
give a supper here on Friday next in
Pelby's Hall, for the benefit of the So
ciety.
At last the snow has disappeared
from our valleys and the sun shines
bright and warm, making us all feel
that the winter is about gone and we
can look forward to beautiful spring.
Most of the members of Ridgely
Lodge, l. o. o. F., of Chehalis, came
down on Monday evening, to meet
with the Centralia Lodge, Grand Mas
ter Thompson being present. We
also had the pleasure of meeting with
Brother Pelby, District Deputy Of
Manitoba.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-02-21
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
Employees Of the Land Office Cannot
Take up Land.

Register Reed of the United States
land office says in relation to the de-
cision of Secretary Noble against Her
bert McMicken, A. J. Treadway and
John p. Tweed that the defendants
made timber land entries for three
quarter sections in section 90, town
ship Is, range 8 of the Seattle district.
On the report OF special agent these
claims were Cancelled, because the
three men were employed in the office
of the Surveyor General in Washing
ton. The Secretary holds that the
law disqualifies them from acquiring
public lands.
He says the object Of the law was to
remove from persons designated the
power by reason of this special oppOr-
tunity to perpetuate fraud and obtain
advantage in securing public lands,
and he holds that this law applies to
all officers, Clerks and employees in
tho Office of the Surveyor General"
He affirms the order cancelling their
The land in question, is situated
eight miles west of Olympia. 1t was
taken up in the spring of 1883 by
Messrs. McMieken, Treadway and
Tweed, who were then employees of the
Surveyor Generals Office.
On the report of Special Agent Jas.
NJ. Carson the lands were held for en-
try on the grounds that the land was
not fit for agriculture, and because the
entries had been made by those who
were employees of the surveyors Office
at the time they were made.
On November II, 1889, the testi-
mony was taken before the Register
and Receiver, who decided that the
land was unfit for agricultural pur-
poses, and that the fact that the entry
men were employees OF the Surveyor
Generals office did not debar them
from entering the land. This was
based upon the fact that Special
Agents Wilcox and Prosser had entered
land while employees of the land de-
and had been duly granted
patents therefor.
The case then went up to the Com
missioner of the General Land Office,
who held that the land was hot fit for
agricultural purposes, but that the
entries should be cancelled because
the entrymen were employees of the
Surveyor Generals Office, and there
lore not qualified to make entries.
The decision was based upon the
circular of instruction issued by j. A.
on August %, 1876, which
reads as follows: "You are hereby
advised that the Registers and Recciv-
ers and their clerks and employees, and
those confidently related to the Regis
tiers and Receivers, their clerks and
will not be permitted under
any circumstances to make any entries
Of public lands at the district offices
over which they respectively have con-
troll or in which they are respectively
:nployed."