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Burns are absolutely painless when
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
promptly applied. This statement is
true. A perfect remedy for skin dis
cases., chapped hands and lips, and
never fails to cure piles. Chas. N.
Settele.
, 1896-04-01

Il II not q miracle. 1t won't cur
everything, but it will cure piles.
That's what DeWittts Witch Hazel
galve will do, because it has done it
In hundreds of cases. Chas. N. Settele.
, 1896-04-01

Pure blood means good health. De-
Wits Sarsaparilla purifes the blood.
oaras er~uptions, eczema, s%crofula, and
al diseases arising from impure blood.
ca N. SstHele.
, 1896-04-01

THESE BLANKS are all printed ON ane
l. linen paper with An attractive border,
forms now in use in this State. The price Of
these blanks IL very low. quality. e~onsidered.
list will do well by examining the stock o.
writing for samples.
, 1896-04-01
The Ladies' Manual.
Twelve Books Combined in One!

I'M LADns' MANUAL 10 . large volume Of ~ large three
column quarto pAgsA neatly bound in attractive eolored paper
Govern: It contains ~ handsome lmusTadonA and q without
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dive vaFis<y Of useful information than was ever before cath
cred togethsr and publshed in . single volume. Tbs follow.
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, 1896-04-01

4 lit4ls Ill, then q little Fill. The
"a IN eoas Tie pill has won. DeWitt's
Iieth Haffy Rissrs, the little pills that
anfo groat il3s. Chas. N. Settele.
, 1896-04-01

B. NJ. AUSHERMAN,
Secretary.
, 1896-04-01

The Lancet tolls this story TO show
the trials Of IL country doctor in France.
A young physician settled i'll a COM
mune, whose paupers he attended for
| $40 per annuln. One night, soon after
his arrival ut this Ell Dorado, he received
an urgent tn visit II patient
who lived ut a distance of SIX kilume-
tiers from the village. On reaching the
cottagc-it was then II p. m.-he found
the doors closed and lights cxtinguished.
In reply to his knocks the door was
opened by IL sturdy peasant, who laugh
ingly Informed him that there was no
illness i'll the house, but that his vie
had wished to see if, when any ont was
i'll, he would come if sent for. The IN
fortunate modicu-since dead from over
work and probably underieeding-re-
marked, Il could have felled him to the
ground"
, 1896-04-01
|EGAL--
! BLANKS!

Warranty Deed,
Tru0t Decd,
Quit Claim Deed
Mortgage Decd
chatteI Nor gage,
Assignment
Release Of Trust Deed,
Release Of Mortgage,
Power Of Attorney
Bill Of Sale,
Acknowledgements,
Mining Claim Location,
Placer Claim Location,
Proof Of labo
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
General Markets.

NEW YoRK. Jan. 7.-FaoUR-State and western stronger with wheat: city mills pat ents s3gO34.l5: winter patents, s3.50n3.B5; city mills clears, sSoOg4; winter straights, s33od $40.
 wIIEAT-No. 2 red opened easier. but turned streng or higher late cables, coverln ?. forelgn buying and uig clearances; May, cess d67ac. July. C5lsd 6B5sc.
 COMING. i. firm, with further active cover ing; May, 3lssd l-l6c.' July. 35y4 t35;sc.
 oATS-No. quiet, but firm; May, 24l4dt24lT; track. white. state. 24Jfd27c.
 PoRK-Firm: mess, Sa.5O6lo; family, SOC los5.
 LARD-Dull; prime western, steam, sS7o asked.
 BUTTER Firm: state dairy, l5a2Ic.s stats creamery, lSH.8Sfc.
 CHEESE - Steady: state, large. 7Ia1loc.; ,mall. 74dl0Isc.
 EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania, 2o1 2sc.; western. a.H25,.
 SUGAR-Raw firm fair refining, 3A.e.: cen- trifugal. e5 test, 3s4c.; refined quiet; crushed. 5I+c.: powdered. 5Isc.
 TURpENTINE-Firm at 30lx6l3lc.
 MGI.ASSES-Stea New Orleans. eodt9sc. RICE-Steady; domestic, 3ts t8c.; Japan. 3as d4c.
 TALJow-Dull; city. sl4c.; country. s5ke.
 HAY-Firm; shipping, 70gSoc.; good to choice, s5Qe5c.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
How Lightning Killc.

A new theory as to how lightning kills, but one which may well be held in abey- ance until clearer solution of 1t can be presented, is just now being urged by the scientists. According to this new fangled idea, a person is mover 'struck" by light ming at all, that is, in the general sense Of the word quoted. The new theory Is the result of deductions that have been made along tho following lines: All life is eleo- trio. In tho human body the stomach is tho general or and the brain the battery. When person Is killed by lightning, he Is not struck at all, but dies because of a sudden loss of the electric power which had been inpelling his physical engine. The loss of this vital fluid, If such 1t may be called, Is brought about in this man. ner: A thunderoloud is passing over. It Is charged with positive electricity and the earth beneath is charged negatively. The human electric battery is between. If the cloud is charged heavily enough, 1t saps the negative electricity from the earth, using the human being as conductor, and finally leaves him lifeless by taking his electricity with that from the earth. This theory is ip line with that which orig mated few years ago, and which Tas to the effect that it was the "up stroke" that kills. .--St. Louis Republic,
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Admiral punce,. saundron.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s-The continued reports of the assembling of large United States fleet In Turkish waters Is discredit- ed by those in a position to know at tho navy department. It Is pointed out that the fleet already there Is ample to give any moral effect to such urgent demands on Turkey as this government might deter- mine upon. This fleet Is said to equal that of any of the European powers, although their interests in Turkey are far more im- portant than those of the United States Admiral Bunce's squadron lies off Hamp- ton Roads apparently awaiting orders. It was thought repairs to tho Maine might occasion some delay in case of move ment, but the admiral teleRraphs that these repairs can proceed at sea.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
THE BARITONE SINGER.
An Amusing Incident In the Career of
 Mir. Cllfrord Halle.


 Clifford Halle, son of Sir Charles Halle, ono of Englnpd's most famous musicians (who, by the way, was knightcd by the queen some years ago), said to the wr!tor;
 "I reoollcct funny thing that occurred in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, whom I was travelling through that country ns n baritone singer. The town Is rather pro vincial, and tho poundmaster hover oon- siders that he has any duties to perform. The hall where sang was in n portion of the village whore donkeys, goats and oth- ar domestic animals hold considerable of the available space. The night was warm and the main entrance was left open for thepurposo of permitting fresh air to en- ter.
 "I had already sung two or thrce num- bers and was announced to ronder a bal- lad well known In that part of the world, entitled Thou Art Passing Hcnoe, My Brother 1t Is full of sympathy and feol- Ing, and as tho audience seemed to be alive to my work did my very best. The or ohestra was reasonably good. | had the nu- dlence pretty well undor control. The oon- olusion of tho song contains the words, Brother, brother, and just as I reached them and my voice wns dying away and everybody seemed spellbound full grown donkey stuck his head in tho door and prayed, 'Ye.baw-w-wl Io.haw-w-wr seemingly In answer to my words.
 "The audience won't into convulsions, and the applause l anticipated was turned into howls of mirth. Wo had to stop right there and conclude the programme The violinist was all broken up over tho aoci- dent, and walking up to mo with hls bow fin his hand said, Say, Halle, If you CT. poet to mako n success of this South Afri- ca tour you have got to keep your relatives away from tho front door,
 "On another occasion l sang for tho king of Swaziland, old Umbandlna, and I had for an audience his 600 wives. Young Sbepstone, son of the famous Theopholis Shepstone, the man who plunged England Into tho Zulu war, was with mo, md our orchestra consisted of two banios. We sang light music, and in concluding I gave them n trill. The old king jumped down from his throne, rushed up to mo and wanted to examine my throat. did It for him several times, and he finally concluded that he could do it himself. The result was sound that reminded one of n broken share drum being played by small boy, He tackled it for two or three days ond gave 1t up on the ground that his throat wasn't built right Ho tried ts teach it to several of his family, but with out success. It was nbout tho only thing did that seemed to please him, and from that umo on until I left l indulgod in nothing but songs that had trill In theui He always mado n close examination after each piece, and flnflly stated that thors was something tho matter with me n--San Francisco Call
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
VENEZUELA COMMISSION.
I've Eminent Jurists, Two Prominent Edu cators and n Distinguished Attorney.

cators and n Distinguished Attorney.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Presidcnt Cleve- land announced the appointment of the Venezuelan boundary commission as fol- lows:
 David !. Brewer of Kansas, justice of the United States supreme court; Richard H. Alvey of Maryland, chief justice of the court of appeals of the District of Colum- bia; Andrew D. White of New York, Fred. eric R. Coudert of New York and Daniel c. Gilman of Maryland.
 The commission is regarded as a very satisfactory one, and its opinions and con clusions will be received by she American public with that confidence which the standing of the members of the commis- sion in the public eye inspires.
 David Josiah Brewer was born in Smyr- na, Asia Minor, June 20, 1s37. He is the son of the Rev. Josiah Brewer and Emilia A. Field, sister of David Dudley, Cyrus W. and Justice stephen J. Field. His fa- ther was an early missionary to Turkey. He was educated at Yale college, studied law at the Albany Law school and went to Kansas in 1859, where he successfully prac. ticed his profession until 1889, when he was appointed associate justice of the su. preme court to succeed Justice Stanley Matthews.
 Andrew Dickson White, IL. D., was born at Homer, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1889. He was graduated from Yale college, being a member of what has since become known as "the famous class of 1S53." He was the first president of Cornell university, which position he held for many years, and is perhaps most widely known on account of his connection with that institution. He was United States minister to Germany during President Hayes administration and minister to Russia under President Harrison's administration.
 Frederic Rene Coudert is a native of New York. He was born in 1899 IShd edu- cated at Columbia college. He was admit ted to the bar in 1858 and soon afterwartl, with his brothers, Louis Leonce and Charles Coudert, Jr., formed the firm of Coudcrt
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
INDEPENDENCE NEAR.
THE HEROIC STRUGGLE OF THE PA
 TRloTs FOR FREEDOM.

Insurgents Rapidly Approaching Havana
 Terror and consternation In the CRpi-
 tsI-De Lome Denies the Reports of the
 RevoIutionists' Victories.
 HAVANA, Jan. s.--The insurgent band commanded by Zayes was reported at diff ferent times at caimito, Guayabal, Hoyo Colorado and Punta Brava, showing that he followed pretty closely Che Inc between the provinces of Pinar del Rio ind Havana up to tho extreme northeastern portion of Pinar del Rio. This brought him into tho region into which large numbers of troops wero sent to guard the western approach to Havana. It does not appear that the insurgents were in any great force, and no engagements are reported.
 The fields of tlh Vnldespino estate have been burned, and the villages of Puerto Ia Guira and Marrero have also been put to the torch after being plundered, according to the report received here.
 The influx of refugees from the whole of the territory surrounding Havana oontin- ues, and apparently it is not possible to obtain sufficient means of transportation to accommodate tho fleeing families and their household goods The country seems to be entirely abandoned to the i'esrrgent army, and no movement apparently avails to check them.
 The eastern portion of the island seems not to have been entirely stripped cf an cf- fective force of insurgents. A repd.t from Santa Clara says Chat the troops encoun- tered the ipsurgcnt band led by Pancho Carillo and in the battle which ensucd sustained a loss of 50.
 Word has just been received that tho sounds of cannon and musketry have been heard in tho neighborhood of Guanajay, m important town of 1000 inhabtarts i'm Pinar del Rio 45 miles southwnrd of Ha- vana- It is supposed that m engagement is taking place there between the forces of General Suarez Valdes and the insurgenta but tho numbers engaged or tho oourso which the fortune of the fight is taking Is not known.
 The insurgents are burning md destroy. ing up to within eight miles of Havana. The district around tho village nf rala- bazar also suffered. Calabns4r is only two miles from Vento, where ne apparatus is located upon which Havana depends for It's water supply. In the Calabazar and Hoyo Colorado districts the cane has boon burned in the fields of Maulin, Garro and Baracoa.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
Summary of the Proceedings In the Sem
 ate and House.

att anu ftouets
 WAsHINGToN, Jan. 4.-Both branches of congress were in session yesterday. In the senate Mir. Sherman, in speech, unfolded at length his plan for the restoration of the gold reserve. There was a spirited de- bate on Mir. Elkins' resolution providing that bonds should not be sold at private sale or contract. The resolution was refer red to the finance committee, and the sen. ate adjourned until Tuesday. The house was in session but five minutes, transact ing no business, and adjourned until Tues. day.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-The session of the house of representatives yesterday was exceedingly brief, and no business of spe- cial importance was transacted. On Mir. Hitt's motion resolution was adopted ap. pointing Hon. William l.. Wilson on the board of regents of the Smithsonian insti- tuition.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Both branches of congress were in session yesterday. In the senate a free coinage substitute for the house bond bill was reported; MT. Chand. Ter int-oduced plan for a popular loan; Mir. Vest spoke in defense of the admins tration's financial policy. In tho house there was lively debate over appoint ments of special employees, but no bust. ness of importance was transacted.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

DANIEL c. GILMAN. RICHARD II. ALVEY.
 FREDERIC R. couDRRT
 DAVID c. BREWER. ANDREW D. WHITE. Bros, one of the oldest and most success full in New York. Mir Coudert did excel lent service as a delegate to represent the interests of American commerce in the in. ternational congress on the law of nations in Antwerp in 1887 and recently added fresh luster to his fame by his masterly presentation of the case of the United States before the foreign committee in Paris in the Boring sea controversy.
 Judge Richard Henry Alvey is native of St. Mary's county, Md, and removed to Hagerstown, when, a young man, he was admitted to the bar. He attained promi- hence both as lawyer and jurist In his native state. At the time of his appoint ment he was serving as chief justice of the federal court of appeals in the District of Columbia.
 Daniel Colt Gilman is president of Johns Hopkins university and is well known as an authority on international law. He was at one time president of the Universi- ty of California and was later called to take up the work of the organization of the university of which he Is now at the head. He is the author of life of Presi- dent Monroe
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Boston Man With a Conscience,

GoUvERSEUR, x. r., Jan. S.-County Treasurer Saokett has received check from Boston for S150, together with an explanatory letter, in which the writer said that 12 years ago, in this county, he had killed a deer and one duck out of sea- son and had never been discovered in his infringement of the game laws, but that his conscience Was uneasy. The amount sent fully covers the largest possible fine which could be imposed and interest. The case is the first on record in the state. The county treasurer refuses to divulge the name of the conscience stricken man
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
A Fruitful Desert.

The desert of Sahara is not all des- ert. In 1892 more than 100000 of sheep wintered in the Algerian Sahara, paying duty of 1,763,00o francs ($352, ,O00). These sheep were worth 20 francs ($4) apiece, or in all l75, 900, 00O francs. The Sahara nourishes also 2,000,- 900 goats and 26O, 900 camels, paying a duty of 1000, 1000 francs. In the oases palms, citrons and apricots abound; i; there are cultivated also onions, pimeI tos and various leguminous vegetables. The oases contain l, ,5o0, 900 date palms, on which the duty is 560, 900 francs The product of date tree varies from 8 to 10 francs; these of the desert give about 15,00O,00O year.-New York Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
The Boers Were Posted.

yigor, but too late, as subsequent events showed
 The Boers Were Posted.
 In the meanwhile the Boers had not been idle. They seem to have been fully aware of Dr. Jameson's proposed raids and met the movement by gathering together force of about 5000 well armed, we'll mounted, excellently trained farmer hunts men, whose rifles always speak in deadly earnest.
 This caused feeling of alarm among the uitlanders; numbers of people left the town during the night in bands of 50 each, and the hope of raising force to assist Dr. Jameson began to melt away like snow beneath warm sun.
 Later the committee of the provisional government sent the following communi cation to Sir Hercules Robinson, the gov ernor of Cape Colony:
 "We have information that large body of Boers has been commanded to imme- diately attack Johannesburg and shoot on sight all who have been concerned in the agitation. Affairs are so critical that we ask you to intervene to protect the lives of citizens who have long agitated legally their rights
 This caused hurried exchange of cable messages with the home government. Ev- pOSSlDic was QOQ6 10 Cdll DtCk Dr. Jameson, but in vain.
 Eventually, however, the committee of the provisional government of Johannes burg went to Pretoria and had an inter- view with President Kruger on Wednesday evening. The president, after listening to the complaints made, promised to re- dress their grievances, give the uitlanders representation in the government of the Transvaal, concluded a three days armis- tiee with the insurgents, and thus removed any further real cause for raising men to support Dr. Jameson.
 In the meanwhile the provisional gov ernment retained control of Johannes burg. The Germans and Americans had during this time joined the national union, represented by the provisional gov ernment, and their example was followed by the Afrikanders in general, by tho Australians and by the Mercantile associa- tion.
 Kruger's Terms.
 But, while President Kruger agreed to grant the main demands of the committee of the provisional government of the na- tional union, he imposed terms upon them which aroused the indignation of the peo- pie of Johannesburg when the delegation returned and reported the result of it's mission. In fact, it is claimed that the only thing which prevented a further up, rising then was the issuing of an imperial proclamation forbidding all British sub jects to in any way assist Dr. Jameson. General Hubert, while guaranteeing the safety of Johannesburg if the town kept 1uiet, intimated that he would adopt the most severe measures if any further dem- 1nstration against the Transyaal govern | ment occurred.
 A meeting of the Americans of the Rand
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
De Inmc,r Statement.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. S.--At the state tio- partment it is said that no information has been received concerning the reported crit ical condition of affairs at Havana As the navy department hns no ships in. Gu ban waters no information comes from that source. The intelligence from Cuba is of such m alarming character that some surprise is expressed, even by officials, that no word comes to the government as to the situation.
 Minister de Lome of Spain has his pa tience sorcly tried at the reports, which he regards as extravagant, and at the con stant inquiries coming to him. Tho men, tion of the report that General Campos has resigned or that Havana has fallen is indignantly resented by him. He does not care to make denials, for, he says, these reports are such preposterous insurgent falsifcations that he will not notice them.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Death of a Noted Character.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. s-Charles c. Bas- sett, known to the sporting fraternity all over the country, prominent figure in the frontier days of Kansas, is dead at Hot Springs, Ark. Bassett was once side partner of Bat Masterson and other noted characters and made a record for bravery in Dodge City, Kan, shortly after the war, when he and Masterson cleared the city of a gang of outlaws, who mp to that time had run the town as they pleased. It is said that, like Masterson, Bassett had sev- eral notches on his revolver, each of which stood for a human life. When mere boy Bassett enlisted in the Union army at Philadelphia He was born in New Bed ford, Mass, 49 years apo.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Girl Sold For RAn0.

NIDDLETowN, N. Y, Jan. 8,-Joseph Piero of Goshen, having fallen in love with the daughter of Michael Colander, sought her hand in marriage, although she is only 12 years old. She declined the opportunity, but Piero offered the father $500 for her, and the offer was accepted The three went to New York on Sunday, expecting to have the ceremony perform ed, but it was prevented by Gerry agent The couple have tried since to get married in Goshen, but failed. Ella is a bright little woman and seems to have yielded to her father's deal gracefully
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
The Hotel DaltzeI Burned,

LYONS, N. r., Jan. s.-The Hotel Bait gel, the largest hotel in Wayne county, was partially destroyed by fire. During the fire Josie Fitzgerald of Port Byron, the cook, and Lillian Dippy of this place, Q dining room girl, jumped from the third story window to the ground, distance Of 40 feet. Miss Fitzgerald sustained bro ken leg, injuries to the chest and head and was also hurt internally. Miss Dippy was also injured internally, and it is fear e.l Iofb will q
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Coufesscd In Prayer Meeting.

Los ANGELES, Jan. S.-At prayer meeting at South Pasadena, Charles Craw- ford arose under deep excitement and stat ed he could not hold his secret any longer, He then announced that he was Albert Deffendorfcr, son of wealthy merchant of Huntington, Pa, md Q fugitive from justice under sentence for burglary and larceny in Pennsylvania He came to this aity and gave himself up to the sheriff.