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Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
The Middletown-Port Bridge.

The Middlet0wn-P0rtla Bridge.
 The new iron bridge across the Con- necticut river between Middletown and Portland is now open to traffic. It was built by the Berlin Iron Bridge com pany for $780, ,0O0 Work was begun on August 10, 1885 and has progressed rapidly, although difficulties were met with in the great depth of the river and in the freshets of the winter and spring. IL IS located at point where there has been ferry for over 50 years. The bridge Is toll bridge owned by corpor- ation, among the members of which are O. Vincent Coffin, of Middletown, and Charles M. Jarvis, of Berlin. This cor poration has bought up all the stock of the old ferry company.
 The new bridge is one of the finest in the United States. It is 300 feet long with driveway 24 feet wide in the clear. The center or draw span is 450 feet in length. the longest highway draw brid ge in the world.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
TERRIBLE HAIL STORM.

A severe hail storm, about half 8 mile wide and coming from the north west, swept across the town of Sheffield. Mass, about o'clock last Sunday evening. George Blodgett's farm, about one mile north of Ashley Falls, was di- rectly in the path of the storm. All the windows in the north side of Mr. Blod. gett's house were shattered by the hail, over 1S0 panes of glass being broken, also about 9 panes of glass in his ten- ant house, and 20 in his milk house. Fences were blown down and the hall made dents on the covering of the barn and knocked of the paint. Mir and Mrs Milton Roraback, of Ashley Falls. were returning from Sheffield and were overtaken by the storm at Mir Blodgett's B and were compelled to seek shelter there. The hail frightened the horse until it became manageable. Mrs Roraback jumped from the buggy fol. lowed by MT Roraback, who grssped the horse by the bits, as did also Mir Blodgett, but the frightened animal proved to strong for them, and dashed against the side of the barn. and wrecked one wheel of the carriage. The hail stones were solid spheres of ice. many of them over all inch in dia- meter,
 The same storm, or similar one, also visited the towns of New Marlboro, Saudisfeld and Holland. Window panes were smashed out by the hun dreds. and in many instances the whole sash was shattered, and the carpets, pictures and furniture in the houses nearly ruined. Almost every house from New Marlboro oandSandisfield toTol- land, distance of fourteen miles. sui fered to some extent At the Page place in Sandisield. occupied by Will liam Rugg, 160 panes of glass were smashed, and the interior of the house badly damaged. At the residence of Lyman Gaylord. every sash and pane was shattered. William Whites resi- dence was badly damaged. The total loss in those towns will reach several thousands of dollars.
 Josiah Sage, aged about TO years, oi Sandisfeld, was on his way home from the village when the storm overlook him. He was overcome and render. ed unconscious by the force of the hail stones. He was picked up after the storm and carried home. where 1t was found he was seriously injured. His hands and face are badly swollen as g result of the pelting he received from the hail.
 On Monday Sandisfeld man pur, chased 500 panes of glass and 50 pounds of putty to repair the damage to win dows in his vicinity.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICES!

Twenty tons of Hay for sale. En- quire of A. T. Roraback, Canaan, Ct.
 Lowest prices 40qt. seamless neck milk cans. Alvord's, Winsted, Conn.
 "Aermotor" wind mills and pumps, Alvord's, Winssed, Conn.
 Lowest prices, oil and gasoline stove, Alvord's, Winsted, Conn.
 Refrigerators. freezers, rubber and cotton hose, Alvord's. Winsted, Conn.
 Lowest prices, sewer pipe. Alvord's, Wilsted, Conn.
 Send your orders by mail or tele- phone to Alvord's. Winsted, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
An ExpianatiOu.

Miss Mary Eldridge writes to the Winsted Citizen of the 22d. as follows: To the Editor:
 The summons of Joseph B Eldridge. Friday, to Litchfield, was not person al affair as would appear from the notice in last nights CITIZEN. but one of the many complications arising out of the late firm of Cowles X Eliridge
 MARY EL.DRIDGF.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23

I have told you of the Spaniard uho always put on his spectacles when about to eat cherries, that they might look bigger and more tempting. Ia like manner I make the most of my enjoy ments; and though I do not cast my cares away, I pack them in as little compass as can. and carry them as conveniently as can for myself, and never let them annoy others.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
The MinStrels,

Next week Friday evening the Nor folk minstrels, 27 performers, under the direction of Prof. A E. Hurst will ap- appear at the Town Hall for tue benefit of the Canaan Baud. The show is big ger and better than 1t wss when last here in February, and is surely worthy of your patronage. The band will give a concert in the band stand before the performance. See the posters for list of specialties and the people.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
DISCOVERY SAVED HIS LIFE

MT G Caillouette, Druggist, Beavers vile. nl, says: "ro Dr Kings New Discovery owe my life. Was taken with Ls Grippe and tried all the physi- cians for miles about, but of no avail live. Having Dr Kings New Discoy- cry in my store I sent for a bottle and began it's use and from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It Is worth its weight in gold We won't keep store or house without 1t" Get free trial at W. H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
Not as a Sister.

Do I love George?" unused Clara, softly, "or is 1t simply sisters sffec- ton that I feel for"
 Just then Bobby burst noisily into the room and interrupted her sweet medita- tions.
 "Get out of here, you noisy boy she shouted, and, seizing him by the arm. she shot him through the door. "Ah. mol" she sighed, ss she resumed her interrupted train of thought; "my love for George is mt sisters love. Ii Is something sweeter. purer, higher and holierl Louisville Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23

bill has been favorably reported in the New York Assembly to compel cer- tain railroads, including the Now York, New Haven and Hartford, to furnish family trip tickets at |. cents per mile between any city of 250, 900 people and a station not exceeding 40 miles there from,
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
sI,ll Tell Papa on you.s

Is the title of new and most delight ful song, composed by Fred Lone. and published by J. Fischer < Bro, No ' Bible House, New York Price 40 cents. It is written in sweet, flowing and graceful style, with a pleasing and effective accompaniment. We predict 1t for a merited success.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
Found in the River.

The body of James Smith, 22, of Pittsfeld, Mass, who had been missing since last December, was found in the Housatonic river near Pittsfeld last Wednesday. It is believed that he fell into the river accidentally.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
Fecundity of the Carp.

Three years ago Weszel Keller placed in a lake of fifteen acres near AtchIson, Kan, a pair of German carp. Last week he drained the lake and found between 10000 and 20 Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
INHABTTANT.

A high liver with 8 torpid liver will uot be long liver. Correct the liver with DeWitt's Little Early Rissrs, little pills that cure dyspepsia and constipa ton. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
A CA RID.

Words can not express our gratitude to our friends and neighbors for their tender sympathy with us in our recent and sudden bereavement, and for their aid and tokens Of friendship at the funeral and burial.
 MR and MRS NJ. N. DECKER,
 MR and MRS A. ". PARSONS. Ashley Falls, Mass, April 20. 1896.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23

Early-Did you see Miss Whirl rid ing her wheel in the outskirts?
 Bird-No. saw her riding in the city without skirts.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23

Charles Lamb, gentlest lover of a joke, declsreg that laugh is worth a hundred groans in any state of the market.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23

Mistress-Csn you read, Sarah?
 Sarah-No'm, my mudder oney gub me 'Dough eddycachun to appeah well in society.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
FOR SALE,

For want of use, Dalzell. side.bar, top buggy, red gear, in good condition.
 H. l.. BARNETT, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
WantedAn Idea ;s':s $n: ::. s :!ss!: ;s'ss

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wea Write JOHN wEDDERBURN & O., Patent At n6ya Washington. D. C.. for their et. 300 prtKe O
Connecticut western news., 1896-04-23
For Sale.
Real Estate for Sale or Rent,

The place known as the Canaan Academy with buildings and IS acres of land. Will sell building lots if desired. Terms Of payment made easy. Inquire of
 J. IL. BRAGG, Canaan Conn.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-25

stated to reporter that he does not ex-
pect decision in the Skottowe case be-
fore two months, though it may come at
any time. Asked about eastern politics,
he stated that Illinois, Indiana and
Ohio, as well as Washington City, are
for free silver, and that he believes the
Democratic party will adopt that side of
the financial issue, and in speaking of
the matter left the impression in the
reporters mind that the judge thinks
that is about right himself. He heard
many good speeches in congress while
in Washington City, and says that Bob.
Cousins of Iowa made national reputa-
tion in day in his speech upon the res
olutions of censure on Bayard for his
attitude on the tariff question, as given
at an English dinner, while across the
water. Speaking of our own congress-
men, he said he had met Hon. w. R.
Ellis, and that he had many friends in
congress. AS to his abilities he said
Ellis had never made amy notable
speeches, but was rare worker for
Oregon interests.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-25
wAYsIDE oLEANINos.
Random Observations and Local Events
of Lesser Magnitude.

~--@~
Mr.. F. II. Rowe started up his saw
mill this morning.
Jones-Stevens concert at Congrega-
tional church tonight.
Mr.. Winslow S. Myers has been ap-
pointed notary public for Oregon.
The river rose 2 of a foot last night
and now stands 81 feet above low watek
mark.
The derricks, scows, etc., used years
ago in an abortive attempt to bridge the
river at Vancouver, Will be sold at
sheriff's sale tomorrow.
Buy your spring suit of A. M. Will
Jams & Co., who will furnish you the
best ready made suits obtainable, at
''spare.'
You ''bowl" in the right direction and
are sure of making "strike;" if in need
of spring suit you visit A. M. Will
Jams & Co., who carry the choicest line
in the city.
The question of perpetual motion has
been solved by Populist genius, thusly:
Rags make paper, paper makes money,
money makes banks, banks make loans,
loans make poverty, poverty makes rags;
rags-well you stop right here and COM
mence over again and keep on going
until the COWS come home.
When Ben Ullrich woke up one
morning last week and proceeded to
dresss he found that his clothes were
gone. Some sneak thief had opened the
door while he was sleeping and alb
stracted every garment he had di-
vested himself of the evening previous.
The Antelopes stampeded last even
ing and took in both ends of town. In
their search for good pastures they went
clear up to the snow line. 1t was 2
o'clock this morning before the last of
them lay down to chew the cud of rehe c.
tion, and as a consequence, the bright
orb of day seemed to appear over the
eastern horizon somewhat earlier than
usual, and with an unwonted dimness.
A pair of young women fought it out
in regular beastly pugilistic style near
Long Creek, in UmatIlla county, last
Saturday night. They both were in
love with farm hand, and met to see
who should have the right to possess
him. They scratched and tore each
others faces and hair and daubed them
with mud until they were sight to be-
hold. The farm laborer, who has some
sense, now refuses to have anything to
do with either of the women.
eff the Umatilla Indians keep on at
the present gait they are going, there
will soon be some splendid land on their
reservation open for settlement by white
men, said ]. @. Leathers of Athena to
a Telegram reporter recently. 'Since
the handing down of the decision nam
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-25

ing the Umatillas citizens, with, the
privilege of drinking all the whisky
they can purchase, the tribe is dying, or
rather being killed off at rate that
practically means determination in the
next fifteen years."
Y A new freight and passenger line has
been established between this city and
Moro. The proprietor is Mr.. Douglas
Allen, who was recently foremost in cir
culating petition for mail route be-
tween the points named. Regular trips
viii be made every other day, leaving
The Dalles Tuesday, Thursday and Sat-
urday. The office is at the Umatilla
house.
The road machine is doing good work
today on Third street bet tween the court
house and st. Marys academy. This is
one of the worst stSeets in town in the
spring of the year, 1T is now being
graded toward the cent? and will hence
forth be much frmer. The machine has
lately been employed on country roads
with much benefit. Mr.. Leo. Rondeau
of Kingsley says since the work done on
the roads leading to Kingsley he has
been able to haul twice the load he
could before the work was commenced.
According to the Telegram of satur-
day, Warren, the successful candidate
for school director in Portland, is a
Junior Order man, an organization sup
posed to be allied with the A. P. A.
There is some color given the report by
the fact that ne recently ousted School
Clerk Paquet, substituting for him a
man by the name of Allen, supposed TO
be an A. P. A. Then came Warren's
stand against Roby. The Telegram con-
tinues: 1.-The Catholics were aghast. A
quiet investigation was set on foot, and
little by little the whole horrible truth
of how Warren was played against Fin
ley, and the Junior Order against the A.
P. A. to the utter exclusion of the Cath
olics, has come to be known"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-25
City Council Meeting.

= The city council met last evening and
transacted the following business:
In regard to selling certain lots action
was deferred until next regular meeting.
The discussion of the electric light
question resolved itself into a motion
that the company be offered So per
month per light hereafter, lights to burn
until o'clock in the morning.
The matter of frog ponds on the hill
was brought to the attention of the coun-
Gil, and the marshal was instructed to
take whatever measures were necessary
to abate the nuisance.
The marshal was also instructed to
report on the condition of all streets
which needed immediate attention.
A full council was present with the
exception of S. S. Johns.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-25
FORMALLY OPENED.
Large Number of Citizens Were Present
at the Commercial club.

The formal opening of the CONNER
cial and Athletic Club last evening was
an event which will long be remem bered
lby those in attendance, and their name
seemed to be legion. Ladies and gentle
men, young and middle-aged, fixed up
in their "best bib and tucker" and con-
tributed their share to the gayety of the
occasion by their presence. Like the
olympic games, that greatest social at
traction of medieval Rome, everyone
neglected their accustomed avocation,
threw off the cares that infest the day,
Nbade a temporary adleu to the anx-
ieties, am bitions and labors of the work.
a-day world and devoted themselves to
that enjoyment which arises from a
large number of pleasure makers each
bent upon pleasure, and aided by all the
pleasure giving devices that science may
produce. There is prodigality of such
devices at the Commercial Club, which
was last evening the wonder of the COM
munity. Every room was thrown open
to the invaders, and each had but to
choose which would please the most.
devoted to the cue, card tables for those
who dete upon whist, the reading room
for the pensive scholar, the gymnastic
accessories of that department, foils for
the fencers, dumb bells and clubs for the
-clIb-swingers, rings, trapeze and bars
for the acrobat, muscle, lung and chest
developers for those leading a too
sedentary life, and bowling alley for
everybody, and through it all, pene-
trating to the remotest corner of the
most distant room, there hoated upon
the buoyant air sweetest strains of music
by The Dalles orchestra band, who gen.
erously donated their services for the
evening.
The bowling alley was unquestionably
the chief source of enjoyment, and the
ladies entered into the spirit of the
sport with the same abandon as the
gentlemen. A number of unique con-
tests were projected. For instance,
ladies vs. the men, married ladies vs..
the married men, single ladies vs..
married ladies, young ladies VS.. young
gentlemen. The last-named contest was
very exciting. The young gentlemen al
lowed the ladies so points of a start, and
they never caught up; they were too
generous, or else they underestimated
the skill of their opponents.
The hours were thus pleasurabIy spent,
until IL O'Clock. Invitations were quite
generally extended and accepted. Many
of the clergy were present and gave
expressions of the benefit that was pos
sible to the community by a club OF
this nature. The club, after their aus
picious opening of last evening, begins
TN era of prosperity which will make
them as necessary to the welfare of the
community of which it is larger part,
as all the other enterprises financial
which contribute to the city's prosperity
and advancement.
Rannakf ana Do144soa
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-25
Musicale Tonight.

Our citizens can make no mistake in
purchasing tickets and attending the
concert given by Miss Gladys Mwynwen
Jones, contralto, and Miss Harriet II.
Stevens, pianiste, who will delight the
ears of music-lovers by their finished
educational ability in this direction.
They are striving for a musical
education, and need the encouragement
that will be expressed in patronizing
their concert. 1t will not be many years
before we will point with pride to these
came young ladies, as having been
Oregon and Idaho girls,. when their
remarkable native talent attains full de-
velopment and they are recognized as
musicians with few peers and no super
iors throughout the world. The follow
ing program will be observed:
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-25

Reserved seats 80 cents; general admis-
sion 25 cents and children Is cents for the
Brownie entertainment Saturday even
ing. On sale atBlakeley & Honghton's.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-03-25

Judge A. s. Bennett returned from
Washington City Monday evening. He
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-12
PRINTED TIE FIRST COPY
or The Wheeling Intrlligrncsr-Dsath or
Znccheu Realty, Formerly OF Wheel
Ing, nj Gaicsburg, Iiiinoi.

or The Wheeling Intrlligrncer-Dsath OF
Znocheus Realty, Formerly OF Wheel
Ing, nj Galcsburg, Illinois.
The intelligence Inns reached this city
Of the death of Mr.. 2accheus Beatty, for
merry OF Wheeling. In Galesburg, I'LL
nols. where he has resided for many
years. On the occasion OF visit TO tho
Worlds Fair he contracted n cold
which resulted In chronic allmont that
caused hls death last Tuesday.
Mr.. Beatty will be remembered by some
OF the very old residents OF Wheeling.
He was born In Guernsey county, Ohio,
the name OF which was giVeni by Mr..
Bcatty's parents, who came TO America
from the Island Of Guernsey. Early In
life he adopted journalism rs his life
work, md was on many papers OF the
west. For some time he hns been editor
Of the GaleSburg Qlls.) Republican-R Reg
lister. A sketch In TINT paper says:
I'm 1852 Mr.. Beatty found himself
again In Wheeling and printed the first
number OF the Wheeling IntelllRencer.
of which he became proprietor and cdl-
tor. He became disguised, however,
because nothing could be done without
cosulting the question OF slavery. This
was the more singular as there were not
over a dozen slaves In the county; and
yet the people were rs much influenced
by slavery US though all OF the labor
was slave"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-12

The Wheeling dedIcatory team will
60 to Cameron to-day 10 dedicate the
Jorge and handsome Odd Fellows
hall. There will be street demon
stration In the morning and the dedi-
catOry ceremony will take place In
the afternoon on n large Platform
erected near the hail. SO all can see the
beautiful ceremony. A large number OF
odd Fellows from Wheeling will go
out this morning. The following gentle
men compose the Wheeling team:
Charles Reed. grand master: d. w.
Martin, grand marshall: l.. P. Davis,
grand warden; Charles Smith, grand
chaplain; William Banc, grand herald:
william Clark. grand herald OF the
north: Z. ". GIL, grand herald Of the
south; Walter Wills. grand herald OF
the cast: o. ]. Morrison. grand herald
OF the west: John May, grand outside
guardian: p. Hamilton. prganlst.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-12

From special ndvlces from santon. o.,
the big Mckinley meeting on the 18th
will be n mighty affair. There will DO
one OF the largest gatherings OF great
speakers ever ut n political meeting.
Among thos9nlrcady secured are Senator
Cullom. OF Illinois; Senator Thurston, Of
NebraSka; Senator McCreery. OF MIN
ncEotn: OK Governor Hastings. OF Penn
sylvanla, and Governor Bushnell, Of
Ohio. Several others Of the most ia
nous speakers IN tho party arc being
arranged for and viii be announced az
secured. The meeting win DO mn out
door meeting. at 2:30 p. M, Friday, tho
18th. The Wheeling & Lake Erie rail-
way hive completed arrangements for
u special low rate excursion for this oc-
casIon, starting frNm Wheeling and run
ming direct to Canton without any
changes whatsoever. Tho rnte hns been
put at a low figure, within tho means OF
all, and no doubt n large number will
nvall themselves OF this opportunity to
attend this great meeting and see Major
Mckinley.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-12

The Sunday afternoon meeting will
be conducted By Mr.. J. ". AmlGk, Of
Frneport, Me. -Four O'Clock Is the hour
and nll men ARE invited.
Young are invited to the Satur-
day evening meeting tonight. which
Is expected to be OF more than ordinary
Interest. After the meeting a water
melon and cantalope social will be
held.
The fall opening and inspection OF
the swimming pool and bowling al
leys will take place on Tuesday even
Ing. The new addition Is completed
and will be open for use after Tues
day. The gymnasium classes will be
started at the same time. Mr.. E. J.
State. Of Springfield, Ohko. has been
engaged as physical director. All the
friends OF the association are invited
20 the opening Tuesday night