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Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25

Norfolk, although the house stands just across the line in the town of North Ca- naan, has the variolold or small pox in 8 mild form. He caught the contagion while nursing James Dillon at Norfolk, who had the varioloid in mild form. The Mulverhill house has been quaran- tined by North Canaan, authorities. There have been rumors in circulation that the quarantine is not very rigidly en- forced but that persons go there to pur- chase cider; however, letter in the Winsted Citizen of Tuesday emphatical- ly denies that there was a large gather ing at the Mulverhill residence last Thursday evening, and furthermore de- elares that ''since Mir Mulverhill's house has been quarantined, but three persons have set foot within the limits. Those three were Rev Fr. Heating and Dr c. Kendall of Norfolk, and Dr Camp of Canaan. The last two were there to- gether." There are nine quarantined inmates of the Mulverhill house.
 One of North Canaan's selectmen thinks that at least 600 persons have re- gently been vaccinated in this town, as precautionary measure. The Mulver- hill house is in an isolated place and if the quarantine is properly observed there need be no anxiety from that quar- ter. We do not advocate reckless or needless exposure to small pox, neither are we in favor of creating panic in re- gard to disease which is less to be dreaded, and which numbers infinitely less victims than diphtheria, scarlet fever or rum.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
The Tallow Tree.

Our foreign consuls quite frequently send home curious aud interesting &C., counts of the things which come under their observation while in line of duty. These articles, valuable from several points of view, are never seen by one in each 10000 of our population, because the documents in which they appear, be- ing chased with other government publications" are seldom consulted.
 In this way much that is interesting and valuable to the scientist and general reader is overlooked. For an instance the descriptions of the curious vegetation of China, especially the "tallow tree" !" This tree is the Stillngia sebifera of the botanist, the root of which produces oil, the bark the famous ''rice paper" and the berries tallow. The greasy berries are of light scarlet and resemble those of the coffee of commerce, both in size and color. In preparing the tallow the beans or berries are first steamed and then pounded in order to separate the mesocarp from the kernels.
 This pulp is then placed in bamboo seine and the mealy portions separated from the hulls, the tallowy substance having the oil expressed from it in large, primitive wooden presses, while the chaff or hulls are converted into fuel. The oil thus obtained is used for oil stoves, light ing purposes, etc. The whole tree from root to leaf is ssurcharged with oleaginous matter, and broken limbs and abrasions in the bark have been known to exude pure oil for days in succession.-St. Louis Rapuh1ic
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
A JAPANESE LAWN GAME.
1t Is Known Tema and Is . Modif1e
 Form of 0ur Polo

1t Is Known as Tema and Is . Modified
 Form of Our Polo.
 Tema is the name given to new lawn game. It has been adapted to play on foot from the Japanese form of polo called dakiu-iterally striking balls" This game is played on ponies in a rec tangular inclosure railed in by 8 stout bamboo post and rail fence about four feet high, except at one end, where a boarded fence or screen about eight feet high replaces the post and rail.
 In the center of this screen is a circu- lar hole about IS inches in diameter, be- hind which is fixed netted bag rather longer than an ordinary landing net. This is the goal. Eighteen feet in front of this goal screen another post and rail fence is fixed across the inclosure. This is the goal barrier, which prevents the players from getting any nearer to the goal. At the other end attendants stand with supply of balls and rackets.
 The number of players is generally seven a side, but sometimes fewer. Each side wears distinctive badge, generally white and red The balls are also of two colors, white and red, and are unlimited in number. The object of the game is for the white players to sling white balls and the red players red balls into the goal. When either side has put seven balls into the goal net, it reaches the second stage of the game. It has then to play with single ball, white or red, as the case may be, with black zone or some other distinguishing mark upon it.
 The side which first succeeds in SCOT ing its zoned ball wins the game. The racket, or wand, as it has been called, used for singing and carrying the ball, has light bamboo handle some feet inches long. At the thinner end a crook of split bamboo is fixed. Across this crook loose silk net is fixed, thus forming shallow spoon or scoop Some dexterity is required in picking up the ball and retaining it in the crook. To do this successfully the wand must be continually kept in motion.
 The lawn game is of course played on foot instead of on horseback. The in- closure is reduced to about the dimen- sions of lawn tennis court. The wands are the same as those used in the Japa- nese game, and the balls are of the same weight. A more sociable lawn game can hardly be imagined, and as there is plen- ty of exercise 1t can be played at all times of the year when the ground is not too wet.-"Things Japanese"
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
Theory and Practice.

Mrs. Tawker-Iwas at the theater last evening. It was an awfully sad play, about man being throw6 out of work and his family dying from starvation. l couldn't keep from crying to save my life. l don't know when have been 80 affected.
 Enter Servant-Mum, there's wom- an at the door as wants some cold vict- uals. She do say her children haven't had bit nor sup for two days.
 Mrs. Tawker-Tell her to go away; that we don't give anything to beggars. As I was saying, Mrs. Brown, 1t was a very sad play. MT. Tawker says ought not to witness such performances. they take hold of me 80. He says that I am all heart.-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
The Female Ailantus,

MT. c. F. Saunders of Philadelphia justly calls attention to the great beauty of this tree. The male ailantus first disgusts by its disagreeable odor, and then the flowers fall, leaving nothing more behind them. But the female flowers have rather pleasant fragrance and are followed by the fruit, which soon takes on a beautiful golden color
 Most will agree with him that there are few things more beautiful than tho female ailantus with it's young fruit during the months of August and Sep tember. By the way, the name is allan tus and not ailanthus, as frequently writ ten, the tree being named from the Chi nese "ailanto. '-Meehan's Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
THE SMALL POX SITUA TTON.

Tue small pox panic is abatipg We are thankful we can say that Litchfield county has been more scared than hurt, and yet the wonder is that so few cases of varioloid or small pox have developed inasmuch as the disease had been in trenched in Winsted about two weeks before it's presence was known. An un- known and unseen enemy firing from ambush can naturally do much harm and temporarily create panic among the best drilled troops in the world But unless the enemy immediately ap- pears in overwhelming numbers the well-drilled soldiers will reform their lines and charge the enemy. And that is just the experience Winsted has pass ed through. Small pox had gained a foothold in Winsted before it's presence was even suspected; but Winsted ral, lied and has heroically fought the dis ease and has virtually conquered it al- though it would not be surprising if a little skirmishing along the lines may yet occur. It is expected that the quar- antine against Winsted will soon be re- moved, and perhaps It will be removed before this paper reaches our readers. On Monday evening of this week the authorities of Winsted summed up the situation as follows:
 There have been, in all. in this town seventeen cases of varioloid and small pox; three have died; five are well There are at present nine cases of such diseases in Winsted. No new case has appeared since Saturday. Jan. l3. Of the present nine cases, three of the pa tients are at the hospital on Wallens Hill, namely, Charles B. Moore, who is convalescing, Mrs John Murphy, who, although she has passed the crisis, is in a critical state, and Lester Stone, who, | up to the present time has developed only mild type of the disease. Con- corning the others, Sophia Langdon and Kate Maloney, are considered out of | danger. Father Leo's case is progress ing favorably; Edward Blythe and Jo- seph ThIbault are on the way to recov- cry. Mrs John Hart is decidedly bet ter.
 The Winsted Herald of Tuesday, Jan. 23. says:
 The situation continues to improve daily, and has for several days past. Mrs Murphy, at the hospital, is the worst case in town now. She is strong CT than yesterday, and if she can hold out for two days more, her chances for recovery will be good. The others at the hospital are all doing we'll. Father Loo is gaining each day, and is in fair way to soon be we'll again. In fact all are doing we'll and there are no new cases to-day.
 Only three cases of varioloid and small pox, all told, have appeared in Norfolk. The disease is in very mild form. One of the patients has been convalescent two weeks or more; the others are doing nicely and there is nc panic, or occasion for one, in Norfolk. John Mulyerhill. who lives near West
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25

MT Leonard Grotta. of New York, was in town last Friday and Saturday.
 The Rams Horn man is right when he says that it Is about as wise to sit on the limb of tree and saw it off as it is to worry about things we cannot help.
 A wholesale slaughter of the old conductors on the F., R. & N. B. road Is taking place. Six more were retired last week, viz: T. Riley, NJ. Madden, Jno. Welch, Dory Lake, Jno. Pierson and Conductor Russell.
 A benefit ball will be given in town hall, on Wednesday evening, January 3l. Graney will make the music and the floor managers are Dan. Sweeney, Wm. H. Briggs, George Lake. Ed. Fitzgerald and James Keenan.
 Frederick A. Perry, aged 66 years, committed suicide about o'clock on Tuesday evening by cutting his throat with razor at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs W. M. Deming, in Winsted. Mir Perry had been in poor health for some time.
 The body of Miss Minnie l.. Porter was found yesterday in the lots about a half mile back of the Hillhurst in Nor folk. Charles Granger who was chop ping wood went to spring for drink, and on the route discovered the body under small evergreen tree.
 An exchange truthfully remarks: "Lawyers stand up in court houses be- fore jurors, in the presence of large audiences, and denounce men as liars, scoundrels, thieves and periured will lains, and when conrt adjourns the men thus abused appear to harbor no ill will against them. But let newspaper faint ly intimate that mans character is blemished, and he has to confront a horse pistol, stand libel suit, or suffer what some people think to be the greatest of all mortifications-lose a subscriber"
 Whenever we hear or read big Western story we make an arithmetical calculation to see whether the ''yarn" will hang together or whether it has been stretched until it breaks. In fig uring on our Montana correspondents report of. coal mined at Sand Coulee we conclude that the 400 men who mined 1,500 tons day either "soldiered" or the 500 men who mined $500 tons daily worked very lively; in one case the average per man was less than four tons daily and in the other case it was seven tons daily. We do not question the veracity of our correspondent. Un- doubtedly he gives the figures as re- ported to him. Perhaps that the 400 men worked by the day, and the 500 men worked on contract.
 All the seats. all the chairs and even the standing room in the town hall were taken on Monday night by people anx- ious to witness the entertainment given by Mrs Roots scholars of the primary room. Mrs Root has heretofore given entertainments of great excellence but the one on Monday night eclipsed all her previous efforts. The parts taken by the little people were very fine. Mrs n some of the scholars of the intermediate departm and Mrs Edward Pease The musical part of the program was assist ed by Miss Bower, Miss Lorrain, Mrs Bierce and Camps orchestra. The smallest solo singer ever appearing or the Canaan stage was Miss Josephine Camp who sang Daisy Bell" in very effective manner.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
PHILADELPHIA, BEADING NEW ENGLAND '. a. co.
 Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing Sunday, December 24, 1898.
 GOING KAsr. Leave Canaan 9.40 a. m., arrive Hartford 11.65 a. m.
 Leave Canaan 12 45 D. m., arrive Hartford 2.50 p. m., from Campbell Hall and way points. Leave Canaan 3.52 p. m., arrive Hartford GAS Leave Canaan 6.57 p. m., arrive winsted 7.45 D. m., from Poughkeepsie, and New York. Leave Canaan Sundays only 3.56 p. m. arrive Hartford 6.2o p. m.
 GOING WEST. Leave Canaan SIP a. m. for New York and Poughkeepsie. Leave Canaan 10. .33 a. m., for Millerton. Leave Canaan 12 45 p. m. for Campbell Hall, connecting at Silvernails for Rhineclin. Leave Canaan 6.30, arrive Millerton 6.06 p. m. Leave Hartford 300 a. m. Sundays onlyl Oa- naan 3.55 p. m., arrive Campbell Hall 7.26 D. m.
 CONNECTIONS.
 At Hartford with Y& NERR, NY, NH & H R, Hartford d Valley Divisions. At H & R, Northampton Division. At winsted with N Y N H & H R R, Nsuga- tuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R. R; at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division N Y O & H R R R at Boston Corners with Harlem Division N d H R R R, and V & N R R i; at Poughkeepsie with N Y 0 Fl R; at to Rondout with the Ulster & Delaware R R {; at Maybrook with the Lehigh & Hudson Biver Ky. at Campbell Hall with NY O & " Ry., N Y l. K w R R., P B R R and Waikiki Valley R R. O. II. LAwLER, w.J. MARTIN,
 Hartford. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
English In Spanish.

The ordinary method of construction by which the Spanish writer places adjec- tives after nouns has sometimes a droll effect if he chances to adopt English words into his composition. Thus it certainly sounds odd to read in La Ma cion that "the congress of the United States has finally disposed of the danger ous Bill Sherman" and in Il Comercio of Lima that "the American congress committee has voted for Bill Wilson to kill Bill Mckinley. ."-New York Re- corder.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
Cheap and p.nr.rou. reothbru.h...

An operation for appendicitis upon a patient living in this state revealed the fact that the disorder was due to the presence of tooth brush bristles. Cheap tooth brushes, remarked the Albany surgeon who had charge of the case, "are responsible for many ob- scure throat, stomach and intestinal ailments. The bristles are only glued on and come of by the half dozen when wet and brought in contact with the teeth. ."-American Druggist.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
A Happy Suggestion.

Fred-I haven't seen you dancing once tonight.
 Miss Backbay (pretty but Bostonesey) No, I do not approve of the practice of hueging in public.
 Fred-Oh. I see, ah-would you mind taking stroll into the conservatory with me?
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
Economic.

There is a brakeman on one of the northern railroads who shows certain evidence of an economical instinct When the conductor puts his head in at one end of the car and calls, "Somer- ville," the brakeman replies from the opposite door, Same here.n-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
Her Preference.

"How is 1t your little baby sister goes to sleep as soon as your father takes herr'
 Little Four-year-old-I spec it's cause she'd rather do that than stay awake and hear him sing. Beau Monde.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25

People call it backache and do noth- ing for it until the doctor is called and he pronounces it rheumatism. If they had used Salvation Oil in time the doc- tors bill could have been saved.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
Hard Luck.

MT Sawpead-Do you dawnce?
 Miss Wideawake (who has been in- formed that he is bore)-No.
 Mir Sawpead-Neither do I. Let's pass the evening just talking to each other
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
Iowa Farm Mortgages.
Iowa the Garden of the West.

Paine in 1872 at Carroll, Carroll County Iowa. Long time loans made for non-residents on improved farms in sums of S500.00 and up- wards and not exceeding 40 per cent of actual values. Operations confined to Carroll and in the 16th Judicial District, and all under our own supervision. Deal directly with money lenders and not through large loan companies. Mortgages taken di- rectly to the lender and payable at residence of lender. Titles guaranteed. Mortgages not subject to taxation in Iowa. All transac- tions confidential. Correspondence solicited. References given.
 THEo. G. PAINE, GEO. W. PAINE,
 Manager. Judge 18th Judicial
 District of Iowa.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
DIED.

BRAsrK-At Lime Rock, Jan. ls, James Bra sic, aged IT years. RoRABAcK-At Albion, N. Y., Jan. IS, Edward G. Roraback, aged 54 years, formerly of Sheffield, Mass. NoDrNE-At the home of his son. Senaca, at Great Harrington, Mass, January 22, Elias Moline, aged 90 years and months. He was native of Kent, Ct. BALDwIN-At West Cornwall, Jan. 19, Dan- iel B. Baldwin, aged 68. PHrLps-At Norfolk, Jan. IT, Mrs Asahel Phelps.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
: POINTERS.

Farm to let-see adv.
 Desirable property on Railroad street for sale-see adv.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
FARM TO LETI

One of the very best stock farms in Berk- shire County containing upwards of 400 acres located within 2 miles of railroad station. All of the stock and tools can be bought at bar gain if desired. Will lease for one year or lon ger under very favorable terms. This farm will keep loo or more head of stock and as a dairy or horse farm we know 1t to be un- equalled. JOHN o. WHEELER & Go.
 Insurance& & Real Estate. Ct. Harrington, Mass
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
Desirable Property For Sale.

My property on Railroad St., Canaan, con- sisting of house, barn, livery business, store and pool room. A good business chance for the right party. For particulars enquire of
 EDWARD FIrzaKRALD,
 CaLaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25
MAR R FED.

MAsoN-BUNNEIL-Atth the home of the bride in LitchHeld, Jan. IT, George Edwin Mason and Hattie, daughter of wolcott Bunnell. all of Litchfeld.
Connecticut western news., 1894-01-25

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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-22

depression. Capital is timid int the
lawlessness, Troops, called out in
many states, riot run rampant, 4
coal famine and an apparent widen
ing Of the breach between capital
and laborare not conducive to bust
ness activity nor increased conf
dence. Production has been cur
tailed BY these troubles, but yetit
is in excess of the demand, but
there is general disposition limit
manufactures to the necessities Of
the day. Wheat is selling at the
lowest price on record. Failures
seem to be increasing, and the sit
uation in general is one to make
business men hesitate. Every
thing is on such low basis, and
the liquidation has been SO general
excepting real estate, that a remov-
al of the causes which produce
these serious effects would be fol-
lowed by quick revival and
higher prices. The clearings for
the week show q decrease Of q per
cent, and there are no exceptions
save among a few Of the smaller
towns. Chicago holds her own as
second on the list, with q decrease
below the average. Money is still
very abundant, but bankers show
less disposition to make leans and
seem to be advancing rates. Gold
continues to go out in large guam
titles. The reserve is sadly de-
'pleted and the deficit constantly
increasing"
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-22
SHERIFP'S SALE.

In the Circuit Court Of the State Of
Oregon for the County Of Multnomah.
s. 0. Alexander Plaintiff
f. Wise Defendant.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an execution an order of sale
duly issued out of and under the seal OF
the above named court in the above
entitled Action to me directed and
delivered commanding me to make
sale Of the Real Property described in
said execution to satisfy the sum Of
$S09, with interest thereon at the
rate of eight per cent per annum from
the 9th day of October A. ID. 1892,
and the costsland disbursement nf the
action and the costs Of and upon said
execution said Real Property having
therefore, been duly attached In said
action and l will on Saturday the
30th day Of June. 1894 at the front door
OF the court house in the city of Al
bany, Linn county, Oregon at the
hour Of a O'clock P. M. of said day sell
at public auction for cash in hand to
the highest bidder all the right title
and interest ofthe defendent +. Wise
in and TO said Real Property described
as folliws, to wit: Lots one (1), two
KY, three (3) and four 4) in block
number two (2) in Abbyss Addition to
the city Of Albany, Linn county, Or
egon, also beginning at the center Of
II l. 4 - . n n
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-22

ONE year ago last Tuesday the
citizens Of Linn county were sadly
aroused by The sight ofclosed doors
of three Of her banks. The bank
of Lebanon ceased to hand money
over the counter on that day and
its doors have been closed to bust
ness ever since. The people were
naturally and justly very indig-
nant. Their confidence had been
betrayed and their savings squan-
dered. They have not yet been
paid and the whole matteris before
the courts for settlement. This
was the beginning Of very hard
times that have been gettinghorder
eyer since. But there is light
ahead, if we can trust the pros
poets. There are large crops to
harvest. Then there is the often
repeated assurance given by our
republican friends thattimes would
brighten assoon as heircandidates
were elected. Times have natur.
ally frightened for these gentle
men, whether or not this great
brightness will be diflused among
the masses is a question that time
only can disclose. We shall hope
for better times, and 60 for che
republicans if we don't get them
Confidence is again restored, rs
Pennoyer is no more. So says the
Oregonian. We will see.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-22
SHERIFF'S SALE. !

III the Circuit Court of the State OF
Oregon for the County Of linn.
David swank plaintiff
Elizabeth r. Lands, and S. A. LanSiis
Defendants.
Notice Is hereby gwen that by vir-
tue Of all execution and order Of sale
duly issued 0uJ Of the above named
court In the above entitled suit to me
directed and delivered, eommandine
me TO tell the real property therein
described, will on Saturday the 23d
day Of June, 1894, at the front door Of
the court house in the city Of Albany,
Linn county, Oregon, at the hour OF
4 o'clock r. NJ, Of said day, sell at
public auction for cash In hand to the
highest bidder, the real properly des-
cribed in said execution and order of
sale as followsto to-wit; Lots ~ two Id
block (l) one In the the town Of LYONS
In Linn county, state Of Oregon, as
appears,on the record plat Of said town
In the Recorders office In ALBANY, in
said county and state, the proceeds
arising from sale tobe applied first to
the paymentof the costs and expenses
ofsaid sule and the costs and disburse4
ments Of suit taxed at $29. 10, second 10
the payment Of the attorneys fees
amounting 10 the sum of $25
and the payment of the
plaintiffs claim amounting tO
$l05 with interest thereon at the rate
Of ten per cent per annum from the
4th day Of March, 1903.
DATED this 22d day Of May, 1894.
&C. JACKSON,
Sheriff Of Linn County, Oregon.