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Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyE.

The best salve in the world for outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilbhins, corns, and all skin eruptiens, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis. faction or money refunded. Price ,25 cents per boz For sale by W. H. Camp
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

One Minute Cough Cure Is rightly named. It affords instant relief from suffering when afflicted with severe cough or cold. It acts on the throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, and never fails to give immediate relief. W. H.. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

What do you think of person who would send to the city for a garment and when she finds it does not suit, goes to her local merchant to change for something better and gets the balance enlarged to the old account? ?'-Oi course she paid cash to the city merchant--Millerton Telegram--We think she is following "Uncle Sam's' recent and present examples of finance and political economy.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Wife-Here's an account of a man who shot himself rather than suffer the bangs of indigestion. Husband-The fooll Why didn't he take De Witt's Little Early Risers? used to suffer as bad as he did before I commenced talk ing these little pills. ". H. Camp, Ga. nsan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk,
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

If suffering with piles, it will interest you to know tbat De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve will cure them This medi. cine is specific for all complaints oi this character, and if instructions (which are simple) are carried out, g cure will result. We have tested this in numerous cases. and always with like results. It never fails. W H. Cam Q, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Please ma am, " said the boy, "can't you help me? I has to support 8 wife an three children"
 "Youl Why, you're not old enough to be married"
 "No-but me father is. It's his wife and three children has to support"
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Lots Like Him

The ex-bahy-Mamma, where did the baby come from?
 Mamma-From heaven, darling.
 The ex-baby-1t's pity the kid hadn't known when he was we'll off, Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Grsndpa-Don't get scared, Willie The tiger is about to be fed. That's what makes him jump and roar SO.
 Willie (easily)-Oh. ain't afraid oi him, grandpa Papa's the same way when his meals ain't ready.-Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
LIM E ROCK.

Sixteen degrees below zero on Mon- day morning.
 The concert on Tuesday evening was we'll attended and enjoyed by all.
 Social club meet on Friday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Coughing irritates the delicate organs and aggrsvates the disease. Instead of waiting, try One Minute Cough Cure. It helps at once, making expectoration easy, reduces the soreness and inhama- tion. Every one likes it. VIII Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Roy had been taught how to gargle. A few weeks after, while at grandma's s farm, he saw the chickens drinking. "Oh, mamma" he shouted, "come here and see the chickens gsrgle their throatsp'
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Ms Wickwire-"Thei idea! Here is story Tn the paper about a woman suing for $l0.000 for the loss of only a thumb"
 Mir Wickwire-"Perhaps it was the thumb she kept her husband under"
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Might Be Called So.

Mrs Norris-Iu this book I have written down most of the little incidents of our married life.
 Old Bonder-Ah, sort of scrap-book. eh?-Brooklyn Life.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

She-"Why is it when doctors get ill they never attend to their own cases?"
 He-"I don't know, but I should say it was because they can't charge themselves for 1t {"
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Piles of people have piles, but De Wits Witch Hazel Salye will cure them. When promptly applied it cures scalds and burns without the slightest pain. W. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
SAMUEL c. BECKLEY,
 EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
subscripsiOn Account.

Tho date on the colored slip of pnpcr with which the subscription Is paid: thuS, K. B. Smith 5jnl95 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1885, It Is hoped that aubscribers will see tc it that their account, As indicated by the date on their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay Tor re renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and In the event of an error to faform us for correction at once. No claims Tor errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have baen made, as the receipt of the paper with inc date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi- renee of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Up in Lee, Mass, there are several people who are proud of their longev- ity. Mrs Swan is 103 years old, Capt Morton 99, Mrs Harriet Hinkley 94 and Mrs Baker 93.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

Trains stop only on signal, or whom oonduc- tor is notincd.
 Additional unday trains leave West winstod As2 a m, iv ng at Hartford 70 ., m Leave Hartford 7.i5 T. m., arriving al West Winsteo B45 m Trains leave Poughkeepse for Hopowcn i9 ns c sq and 2 4o Q. m, 9 6 and BIO D m Sunday iQ bs a. m
 Trains leave Bopewer for pouehkcepsie @. 60 and 10 s5 n. m., { 25 and co D. m. sunday 1b7 m.
 Trains and 10 carry through coach between Winsted and Grand Cent, al station, New York. estcrn Express train 1. makes dircct cnn- neci ion at Campbell Hail with fast exnffss via Ontario & Western Ky for the West. due Chlcnvo following day ni0 D m also connects win Fste H fast western trsins spt cia' attention given to western travel Rates of fare si to q lower than any ot her line Wfitp for rates and particulars before puchasing iiskets over any other route
 w.J. Martin, Gen. Pass Agent,
 Hartford, rnnn
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

De Witt's Little Early Risers for bil iousness, indigestion, constipation. 4 small pill, 8 prompt cure. W H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

One Minute Cough Cnre is popular remedy for croup. Safe for children and adults. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Fair Warning.

After January l, 1896 Business Advertise ments will not be published among local items, nor among correspondence. Such ed- vertisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of SPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sition we are able to assign. The increasing tendency of advertisers to in,rude upon or monopolze the reading matter columns com- pels us to "tuIn over a new leaf," at the be- ginning of the new year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
WOE FOR WOLCOTT,
Teller's Crowd on Top in
Colorado.
SILVER SENTIMENT IN CAUCUS.
Likely to Prevail in the Con-
vention.
In Which Event the Other
Senator Must Resign.
OTHER REPUBLICANS MEET.
West Virginia Catches the
Mckinley Fever.
Same Epidemic Way Out in
Washington.
In Which Event the Other
Senator Must Resign.
OTHER REPUBLICANS MEET.
West Virginia Catches the
Mckinley Fever.
Same Epidemic Way Out in
Washington.

PUEBLO. COL. May 14.-Delegates
to the republican state convention
meet here this evening. They have
already split into several factions
and there is danger Of bolt, should
the Teller faction try to condemn
Wolco:t for his course toward silver.
Delegates from all counties Of the
ttate except one cancused this morn
ing and agreed on plank in the
platform strongly indorsing Senator
Teller's position on the silver ques-
tion. The Wolcott faction threaten
to bolt IL thisis passed. which it prob
ably will be. In that case the Tel
Ter men will demand Wolcott's resig-
nation as United States senator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Anson's Colts Piay .Horse, y

CHICAGO, May ls.-The umpire gave the
Chicago Boston game Of base ball in thi.
city 90 Boston. At the end of thercntf
inning each side had four runs. When
Boston went 70 bat in the eleventh tn,
"Colts" played horse, muffing balls rlr
posciy apd generally giving away the in
ming. The game will be contested. Al
LouisvilIc-Brooklyh 4, Louisville 3; a,
Clcvcland-Philadelph 4, Cleveland Il
AT pittsburp-Rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
NsrAt WIN Be sebuhisteQ to the conference
and WA probably be supported by the
laify

laity.
Local Preachers Mustn't sChaw.-
The committee on consolidation Of be-
nevolences approved the proposed union Of
the tract and missionary societies, but
opposed the combining of the board Of
edhchtioh and the Freefman's = Aid society.
The rcy1sal committee erdcrsd that there
be presented to the conference a rule re-
quiring that one Of the first questions
asked In examining candidates for licenses
ms local preachers must be that regarding
the use Of tobacco. 30 framed that a prom
tse TO wholly absmfu will be necessary.
The proposition to substitute the term
''gonesl church" for "Holy Catholic
church" In the discipline was defeated.
No Change in Amusement Rules.
The comauittte on state u the church de-
cided In favor Of adher4ng to the present
method of electlng officers and editors of
guncral conference. The amusement com
fpittce refused to approve any of the
Seanees proposed regarding amusements
The plan Of establishing funds Tor supepnn-
nuated ministers In quarterly conferences
IL being considered by the temporal ecou-
Omy conmittce. The Temperance commft-
tee is In the midst Of u hot fight on long
series Of resolutions which those who op>
pose them declare would tic the church to
the Prohibition party
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
West yisginis Republicans.

CIARKsBUEG. w. Va, May 14.-The
republican state convention met this
morning. Hon. Thomas f.. Davis
was elected temporary chairman. In
n speech he declared Mckinley al.
ready nominated. and it only re-
mained for West Virginia to ratify
the same. Enthusiastic cheers
greeted the announcement. The
usual committees were appointed.
Tho convention instructed for Nc.
Kin1ey and declared for sound
moLey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
The Holly.

The holly in Germany is called Christ.
dorm, or Chrfst's thorn, the legend be.
ing that it wa, s,cf this plant that the
crown of thcrns was made. In France
the honor is assigned to the hawthorn,
which is there called the noble thorn.
In Spain the legend assigns the honor
to the bramble. An old Scotch legend
makes the crown to consist cf thistle
ladies, while in the folklore Of Eng
land the climbing rose is said to have
been the plant selected by the persecu-
tors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
eoMPEss CALLED TO MILWAUKEE.
Wanted to Order General Strike to Help
the,Street Car Men.

the,Street Car Men.
MILWAUKEE,. May 14.-Prcsident Mahon,
of the Federated Street Railway Employees,
last night sent telegram to President
Gompers, of the American Federation Of
Labor, who is ut indianapolis, summon
ing him to this city at once. 1t is under
stood from striking street railway men
that it is proposed to order general
strike of all union organizations in the
city in support of the street railway strike.
Last night the state board of arbitration
completed its report on its efforts to end
the strike The report says the strike was
illadviscd and unwarranted. and that the
board was summoned too late to be of ser.
vice Ia settling the trouble. The report
concludes with an announcement of the
failure of the atternpt to. end the troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Hank Cashier Robbed On the street,

CINCINNATI, May li.-Cashier Morris
White put forty-pine shares of Second Ma
uonal bank stock in his hip pocket and
started to the Office Of W. +. Hutton &
Co, brokers. When he reached the brok-
ers'. office mis- stock was gone, his pocket
having been picked as he walked along
the street The shares are 800 each, but
worth more q ban par. Payment wa.
stopped and thcNstock will be useless t.
the robbers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Two Badly Hurt in a Wreck,

DEs MONIES, May 1.-THE Chicago Great
Western passenger train from Kansas City
to St. Paul was wrecked near Talmage,
sixty miles west of here. Ii ran into a
washout, the engine passing over the
track before it gave way and the day coach
and sleeper being ditched Fhe c,frs were
not overturned. In the violent stopping
Of the train the passengers were badly
shaken up Mrs. f. Hamilton, Of Denver,
and J. W. Eckels, of Winterset, Ia, were
badly hurt, both sustaining internal in.
iurfas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Two Had SwindIers Taken In.

NEW YORK. May A-Jamcs Crcgan and
Charles Becker were arrested at Newark.
n. J., yesterday. They are charged with
being two Of the four men who some time
ago raised a tI2 check On the Bank of Ne
vada, San Francisco, To seso0oo and got
$4,000 Of the money in gold. The other
two were nipped ut Frisco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Fatal Explosion at a Fire.

roccry in Allegheny las. night an cxplo-
sion occurred burning fiveinen badly, one
Of whom viii probably die. The injured
arc; John Norton. fireman, will probably
die; Jos Gobsr. fireman; Lee Ellcesscr,
fireman: William Richardson, policeman;
Robert II. Mckay, SPECTATOR. The cxplo-
sion was caused by gas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
SCENE IN rnE n. y. CONFERENCE.
White nsirsd Bsshops Retired on Their
Own REQUEST.

White nsirsd Bsshops Retired on Their
Own REQUEST.
CLEVELAND. May l4.-ln the Meth
odist conference today the report OF
the committee on missions to i'm
crease the contingent fund from $25,-
900 was adopted. The report Of the
committee on Episcopacy stated that
Bishops Bowman and Foster were too
old to stand their work and recon-
mended their retirement at this con-
ference. Bishop Foster created .
pathetic scene by requesting to be
permitted to retire at once and
Bishop Bowman followed with the
same request. The requests were
granted the white haired fathers.
CLsyHltNn. May u.-Thc delay in the
prrcdinss vi the Methodist general con-
ference, owing to the failure OF the cow
mittccs To- pn'scnt their rcy0r,s. is about
ne an end With the election of the bishops
and conference officers. which begins this
morning. the conference will grt down to
real solid work andthc sessions from now
on are likely to- bc fun of interest. Follow.
ing thc election will come the srttlcmcn,
~ the time limit question, and thcrr will
probably bc n spirited con,cs. over thar.
Pho most important husincs, NJ pS,sr-
days scs<on was the adppriun of n r.-olu-
ton changing thr Nme ~ the nlcstins of
the general conference from the arst of
May TO the first "Wednesday in May There
was much oratorical sparring among .hc
delegates, but the hest Of spirit prevailed
throughout the session.
Ono N.k bishop To TIE . Negpo.
.rhc committee decided To rccommeisl
that one af the new bishops bc n mar ..
African dcesVnt. The candidate Of the
crlorsd delegate . Is Rev. IF. Bowen, Of
oiaumon Ehcological institute. IL was
also dec!dcd TO r-commcnd the contina
ance ot the missionary conferences In
Africa aud in India. and to have two con
fcrcncrS instead of one.
Very Conservative - To tn 6init.
The commi;tcc on irsncrscy will rScom
mend that in rIrc cases the five year limi,
may oc cxtcnt,vi one year by an appeal by
the conTreeatiun to the quarterly confer
cnce. where IL must have thpSNauarter
vote. after which IL must r,ccivc the vote
OF majority % the cabinet Of presiding
elders. Including that of the presiding
elder having charge of the church. and
then the bishop mus, consent. This NAV
be done year after year for five years, max
ing the longest possible passornte ten
years. The laity claims thas q will dcfca;
this plan A minority committee rcpori
asking Tor the abolishraent of the time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Another OF Our Devils Hatcning.
WELL DONE, JACK TRIcE.


How to Meet Whitesaps.
BRAIDENTOwrs, May 14.-Jack Trice, q
negro, fought fifteen white men at 8
o'cf0ck m rne morning. killing James
Hughes and Edward Sanchez, fatally
wounding Henry Daniels and dangerously
wounding Albert Buffum. The battle oe-
curfstfat the negre shqme, near Palmetto,
six miles south of 'h<fe Trice fought to
prevent his H-yeas-old son being regulated
by the whites. Trice's son and the son Of
Town Marshal Hughes, Of Palmetto,
fought. the white boy being badly beaten
Marshal Hughes was greatly cnragesl,
and at O'Clock next morning he and
fourteen other white men went to Tricc's
house to regulate" the negro boy The
whites demanded that the boy be sent out.
Trice refused, and the whites began firing
Triee returned the fire, his first bullet
killing Marshal Hughes. Edward San
chez tried to burn the house. but was shot
through the brain by Trice. Then the
whites tried to- batter in the door with &.
log, which resulted in Henry Daniels get
ting bullet in the stomach that will kill
him.
The regulations then ran. final bullet
from Tricc' s-riflc striking Albert Buffum
In the back. The Whites secured rc-en.
forccments and retarncd to Tricc's home
at sunrise, vOwing 70 burn father and son
mt tho stake, but their intended victims
had acd; only Tricc's old mother was in
the house. The old wonais was driven out
aud the house burned. Posses with blood
hounds are chasing Irice and the boy, and
they will be lyncheSl if caught
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14

NEw YORK, May Ii.-At the annual
meeting Of the American Tract society a
motion was adopted rsconsidcring the ac-
ton Of the special committee in June.
1851, combining the business and benevo-
lent departments Of the society. The
union Of the two departments was dis
solved by an almost unanimous vote
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Americans RorAed Out by Fire.

Moscow, May I4.-Fre' was discovered
in the house in the Rojdestvenski boule.
wards where the American legation is
lodged for the purpose of attending the
ceremonies of the coronation Of the car
An alarm was given shortly after dinner,
while the United States minister, Breckin-
ridge, and his family We're still in the din
ing room. The firemen promptly arrived
on the scene and quenched the flames in
about an hour. The damage from the
fire was confined to the attics Of the house
and to the ceilings Of the upper floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14

WASHINGTON. May 14.-The SUI
preme council OF the A. p. A. con-
tinued the consideration OF routine
matters today. Many resolutions
were introduced and referred to the
various committees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Tickets to the 81. I.ou. Convention.

ST. LOUIS May 14.-Colonel Timothy e.
B.Fncs, sergeint-atsrms Of the Rcpubli-
can national convention, who has been
herc seyernl days arranging for the print
ing of|tiekess end badges. has let the eon-
tracts for that work to local firms Wood
ward a. Ticrnan print the tickets, and the
Mcrmod 4 Jaccard Jewclry company will
prepare the badges
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Robcr, LincoIn., Cousin Killed.

+ LEXINGTON, Ky. May 14.-Miss Maize
Todd, aged -, daughter of DR.. Lyman
Beecher Todd was killed last night by n
trolley car while she was bicycling. She
was . cousin Of Robert LINCOLN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14

EVERETT. Wash. May 1.-THE
republican state convention will
meet this afternoon. It will be al
most solid for sound money and the
indications arc the delegates will be
instructed for Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Cuban Advi:s.. from Kew West

KEY WEST, Fla, May 4.-Advices from
Havana state that in the recent action be-
tween Antonio Maceo and General Ynchn
at Cacarijacaras. Pinar del Rio 400 Span
iar,is were killed, while the Cubans lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14

"You whistle for it, originates in the
sailor superstition Of whistling to raise
the wind. AS a great deal Of whisthng
was sometimes necessary when a claim
prevailed, the expression to denote fail.
ure to achieve an end came into common
speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Mckinley to Visit the Conference.

CANTON, o., May 14.-Govcrnor and
Mrs. Mckinley leave tomorrow evening
for Cleveland to remain the guests Of NJ.
A. Hanna over Sunday. They will at-
tend the Methodist conference. Mckinley
on Saturday night will deliver patriotic
address to the conference on Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
pr~ring.. Gia to the Northwestern,

CHICAGO. May 14.-Willfam Deering,
the well-known reaper manufacturer, has
made a donation to the Northwestern
University at Evanston amounting to
ssl5, 5,UAO. The gift is in real estate and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Okiahem. Bank Head. on . RIM.

FL RENO. o. T., May lE-The First Na-
tional bank Of this city has closed. The
officers claim that this was done to fore
stall an impending run They say that do
positors VIII Be paid In full
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
MS. Ieounr,is Pound Guilty.

WICHITA, Kas., May 14.-Mrs. Irene
Leonards, who has been on trial in the
district court here for the murder Of her
husband, Henry H. Leonard. was yester-
day found g,ilty Of murder in the second
5S6roo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14

Chester Gray, n saw mill enployc of
Darlington, Ills, who held up Francis
Brasco, an old soldier, was tracked and
captured by the aid of bloodhounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
Horrible crime by a Un,namnp.

RPEAKA, Gala, May 1i.-Mrs. Henry
Schwatka and her 6-year-old daughter
were shot and killed by Chinese cook.
The Chinaman made an attempt to kill an
infant child, bull failed. He then committed
suicide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14

A course of Hoods Sarsaparilla
this spring may be the means Of
keeping you we'll and hearty all sum-
mer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14

Hen Etler Sold for 31O,Uov.
LOUISVILLE, May 14.-Mike Dwyer has
bought Ben Elder from McGuigan, his
owner, for $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-14
JACKSON IS GUILTY.
Must Pay the Penalty for Pearl
Bryan's Death.
EXTREME PUNISHMENT FIXED.
Jury's Verdict After Two
Hours Deliberation.
How the Murderer Received
the News.
C0MMENDABLY QUICK WORK.
Commercially QUICK WORK
Iowa Presents a Case o.
Deviltry.
Florida Negro Shows How to
Treat White Caps.

NEWPORT. KY. May 1.-THE case
against Scott Jackson for the MUIR
der of Pearl Bryan went to the jury
at 10 o'clock this morning. At noon
the jury returned with q verdict of
guilty Of murder in the first degree.
fixing the penalty at death. Jackson
received the announcement with no
manifestation of emotion except an
ashen paleness.
Another OF Our Devils Hatcning.
OTruMwA, Ia, May 1.-THE body Of
Name Peterson, pretty 16-year-old girl,
Was found on the street in Unionville,
AppanoOse county, yesterday morning,
with bullet in the base of theSbrain. 1t
is learned that she was going home from a
social with George Shuts, n 16-year-old
boy, Misunderstanding to the boys story
some one came up behind and shot her.
Ned Hemphill her lover, % years old, has
been arrested charged with the crime.