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Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Selfish Silver Bugs.

The cotton crop, even with the pres ent extremely low prices, yields nearly $500, 900, coo per year. The price per pound is less than one-tenth what ii was thirty-one years ago, but the men who demand a government premium on silver are not willing to allow triaine duty for the benefit of the cotton indus try.-Seymour Record.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

When we consider that the intestines are about five times as long as the body, we can realize the intense suffering ex- perienced when they become inhamed. DeWitt's Collie snd Cholera Cure sub dues inflammation at once and com pletely removes the difficulty. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
An Object Lesson.

By way of giving it's employees an ob' ject lesson silk manufacturing firm o! New Jersey paid the employees in Mexi- can silver dollars at the rate of 50 cents. They are really worth. it is said, about 54 cents. The firm agreed to take them back if any difficulty was met with in passing them. The experience of the men was such that they do not intend to vote for free coinage of silver.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
sunstroke and it's Treatment.

Perspiration always ceases for from twelve to twenty-four hours before pros tration, A headache usually follows, and the patient, unless he realizes what is the matter and takes measures to ward off prostration, becomes unconscious. As soon as one stops perspiring, he should baths his head in as cold water as he can get. Then he should take g cold bath, and drink water freely at the temperature it comes from the hydrant This induces precipitation. The patient should then rest for day or SO.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Ps., writes 'I have been suffering from Piles for twenty-five years and thought my case incurable. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve was recommended to me as a pile cure, so bought box and it per formed permanent cure" This is only one of thousands of similar cases. Eczema, sores and skin diseases yield quickly when it is used. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
A Wide View.

"You have wide view from these mountains" said an Englishman to a hepherd in some remote district in the heights of Aberdeen. That's true,' said the shepherd. "You can see, !" said the travellers (there were two), "America from here" "Muckle farrer than that" he replied. An how can that be?" "When the mist drives of. ye can see the mune. ."-Farmers
 Almanac
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Cannot Float It.

There have been coined of the silver dollars for which the free silverites do so long 431, ,000, ,000, and all that the government and the friends of free sil- yer can do only keeps 60. GOO. 900 of that amount in circulation. And yet the free silverites are calling for the coining and piling up of still more silver.-Bridge- port Standard.
 The government better sell out it's stock of silver dollars to the silver men and save them the trouble of mining more "whlte metal"
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
What the Contest Costs.

The output of silver last year was $6O, 900, ,000, and the contest to decide whether the mine owners shall have it coined at the expense of the govern ment and made legal tender for 90 per cent moro than it's value, depresses busi- ness throughout the country. Count ing the loss for the ensuing three months at only one dollar for each per son it would amount to more than the whole output of silver for the year. Seymour Record.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

The silverites insist that the country needs more money. But there is now in this country of money, gold, silver and paper. $1.5OO. GOO, 900. every dollar of which is exchangeable one into the other. There is plenty of money.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

If would be hard to convince 8 man suffering from bilious collie that his agony is due to microbe with an un- pronouncable name. But one dose of DeWitt's Collie and Cholera Cure will convince him of its power to afford in- stant relief. It kills pain W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo, T. Johnson, Nor foIk
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

We are anxious to do little good in this world and can think of no pleasan- ter or better way to do it than by re- commenting One Minute Cough Cure as preventive of pneumonia. consump- tion and other serious lung troubles that follow neglected colds. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

There is no single silver standard country in the world which has any gold circulating as money. There is no sin gle gold standard country which does not have silver in circulation.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
How To Do It.
(New Haven Register

The proposition to reduce the milk measure from quart to a pint is gam, ing headway. In this way the yield of milk from one COW will be doubled, and all will be made happy.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

The money of every country which is on . silver basis is steadily declining from year to year. But from one month to another in each year there is slight hucsuation.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
a.h.or,psi.. Acc.uns.

Tho date on the colored slip of paper with sAe name of the subscriber shows the time to which tho subscription is paid thus, R. B. Smith 5jul85 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1s96 It Is hoped that Dubscribers will see to 1t that their account, As indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- newal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter De considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid Slainly printed thereon is prima facie evi.
 aence of It's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
The Latest Version.

An exchange says: The latest version of the Is to 1 notion is that if it becomes our national policy 16 men will be look ing for iob.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20. 1896.

Boy Orators of the Platte are all very we'll in their place. but would it not be better to elect statesman as our chief maQistrate?
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

There was a young man from the Platte, Who came here to talk through his hatte, But when he got talking
 The people went walking, And he wondered just where he was atte.
 N V Trihuna
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

Don't bolt your food, it initiates your stomach. Choose digestible food and chew it. Indigestion is a dangerous sickness. Proper care prevents it. Sha- ker Digestive Cordial cures it. That is the long and short of indigestion. Now, the question is: Have you got indiges- ton? Yes, if you have pain or discom- fort after eating, headache, dizziness, nausea, offensive breath, heartburn, lan- guor, weakness, fever, iaundice, hatu. lence, loss of appetite, durability. con- stipation. etc. Yes, you have indiges- tion. To cure it, take Shaker Digestive Cordial. The medicinal herbs and plants of which Shaker Digestive Cordial is composed help to digest the food in your stomach; help to strengthen your stomach. When your stomach is strong care will keep it so. Shaker Digestive Cordial is for sale by druggists. price 10 cents to &l per bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

"You ought to be asham ed to hit me when my back is turned" said Johnny. ss papa turned him OCT his knee. -Ex- change.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

Pass the good word along the line. Piles can be quickly cured without an operation by simply applying De Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor f1ll
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
naws Respecting Newspapers,

naws Respecting Newspapers, erintsd for the benefit of those who think shat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 .If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-oface to which they are d. Fected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers dscon- unued.
 ssSubscribers who do not give express notice to yAe contrary arc considered as wishing tocontinue their subscriptions.
 "Ifsubecribersorder the ediscontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them antil all arrears are paid.'
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

Persons who have coughing spell every night, on account of 8 tickling sensation in the throat, may overcome it at once by 8 dose of One Minute Cough Cure. W. H. Camp, Canaan; l; Geo. T, Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

"Wake up. Jacob, day is breakingp so said DeWitt's Little Early Risers to the man who had taken them to arouse his sluggish liver. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
CHAPINvILLE.

Eddie T., the fourth and only child of Edward Van Deusen. died on the 11th. Heat caused convulsions and the child died in five hours. MT and Mrs Van Deusen lost boy and girl some 15 years ago with malignant diphtheris and now bright, active boy is taken with scarce iy moments warning.
 David Funk, veteran of the 49th Massachusetts regiment, Is gradually wasting away.
 George R. Potts, who sold his grocery store in South Egremont recently, has moved to New Haven and accepted a fine position as superintendent on a farm.
 George Iveal has given his daughter, Mrs Charles Pratt, and husband life lease on his (Dauchy) place for taking care of himself and wife during life.
 Miss B. w. Greenwood will occupy the pulpit at our chapel Sunday, Aug. 30, and Sept. 6 at p. m.
 A union picnic for all of the Sunday school of Salisbury will be held in the Scoville oak grove Thursday, Aug. 27.
 Miss Elizabeth Joyce is visiting at W. T. Joyce's. in Lyons, Ia., and E. O. Spurs, Correctionville, Ia.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
P. O. Address, Newtown, Conn.

nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court. U August 10th, A. D. 1896.
 Estate of Thomas J. Byron, ot sharon, in said district.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed three months from date hereof, for the credi- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All per sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 GEORGE Nj. WALTON, Trustee. P. O, Address sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
GEORGE Nj. WALTON, Trustee P. O. Address, sharon, Conn.
nIsTRIoT of sharon, ss. Probate Court,

nISTRIOT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, U Aug. 13. 1896.
 Estate of Thomas Honour late of Sharon, in said district deceased.
 The court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 Mas. CHARLOTTE HONOUR, Administratrix. P. O. Address, Wassaic, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Le0dJ Notices.

nISTRICT of Canaan ss, Probate Court, U August 6. 1896.
 Estate of Anna Beers Fairchild, late of North Canaan, in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan, hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, pro- perly attested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 CHARLES H. PECK, Executor. P. O. Address, Newtown, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
DIsTRIoT of Canaan ss. Probate Cour

nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court D Aug. 15, 1896.
 Estate of Frank Butler, late of Canaan. in said district, deceased.
 The Court of probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settle- ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 WILBUR BUTLER, Administrator.
 P. o, Address, Lime Rock, Conn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23

Society is busy rehearsing for the
opera s'POwhatan,'' which viii be given
next week Those who are in the cast.
rehearsed at the home of the accom-
PIANIST Miss ollie O'Brien, last even
ing They are. Mr. James Moore in
the role of POWhatan, Mr.. Harry over
holt as Capt ROlfe Mr.. Edgar Smith
as Capt John Smith, Mr. julius w cid
ling as Panther, MIR. Frank Epps as
Medicine Man, Mr.. II. S. Lawrence as
Black Eagle, Mrs. a. r. Lingafelt as
Hiawatha, MIS-. @. y. Smith as Aqua
qua Miss Nina Thomas as Laughing
Star
one of the dances in the opera viii be
the Papoose Dance, which viii be given
by - little children There viii pel
lumber of dances and the chorus. when
is COMPOSED of the best singers in the
city forms a principal part of the
opera.
Mr. J. T. Clancy viii 60 to Wichita
this evening to hear Tom Reed speech
Miss Edna Crane who has been ser
iously i'll with typhoid fever IS mucn
better.
A rev friends gave Mr.. and Mrs A. T.
Berry a surprise party Wednesday
evening.
The marriage Of Miss Nellie NJ Cross
daughter Of Mrs. S. r. Cross. to MI r
H. Harding Of Colorado Springs, took
place Monday afternoon at 2.30 at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs Chas-
Kitchell, corner of Dillon and Fifteenth
streets Rev. Linus Blakesley per
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs
Harding left on the afternoon train for
Cedar Rapids Iowa, where they viii
visit before going to their home IN Col
oradO Springs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23
A esHIGH,, Has COME.
Which Cleared AWAY the Clouds and
VIII Bring Colder Weather.

Once in a while a meteorological
high comes along which really pos
sesses some usefulness, and this morn
ing such a one struck Kansas That is
why the drilling rain ceased early in
the day and the sun came out shortly
before noon. A high" is religiously
opposed to moisture. and one condition
is rarely found in the same territory
with the other one.
The presence of the high" viii cause
the temperature to drop says Mr.. Jen-
nings, and tonight viii be much colder
than last night. AT o'clock this after
noon the thermometer registered 81 de-
grees.
Part cloudy and colder weather to-
night with rain in the southeast portion
and part cloudy weather tomorrow Is
the information conveyed in the pre-
diction sent out today by the weather
bureau.
The weather throughout the state is
reported generally part cloudy today
The first snow of the season fell at
Goodland and territory west last night,
the fall amounting to one-half inch.
Rain is also reported to have fallen in
the western. central and southern por-
tions Of the state. The temperature
today ranges from 50 to g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23
I'M THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town

The Bunglers gave the first dance Of
the series last evening at Hudson's
hall. Those who attended were Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Hodson, Mr. and Mrs
B. T. Lewis. Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ
Eagle Mr. and Mrs I. w. DoOlttle
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Nichols. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles s. Eagle. Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Hurd. Mr.. and Mrs. A A Scott. Mr.
and Mrs. c. r. Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. A Prescott, Mr.. and Mrs. D. ].
Harding, MIR. and Mrs. w. w. Webb,
Mr. and Mrs. e. q. Cartridge. MT. and
Mrs @. s. Sutton, Ar and Mrs. James
B. Hayden, MT and Mrs. WI nj. Ryner-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Wear. Mr.. and
Mrs f. w. Freeman. Mr.. and Mrs. G..
W. Parkhurst Mr. and Mrs. George
Stansheld. Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Howe, Mr.
and Mrs. W. c. Garvey. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. c. Baker. Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. jan
sen. Mr.. and Mrs. c. w Guild, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. W. Movers. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
How'd, Mr.. and Mrs H. W. NeisWanger
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Ferry, Mr.. c. Z.
Curry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23
WILL FIGHT POLICE.
Democrats Won't Obey Chief
Who Refused to Allow Their
Parade.

Chicago. Oct. 23-Judge Tuley today
refused to issue an injunction restrain
ing Chief of Police BadenOch from in
terfering with the free silver parade
on the night of Saturday. Oct. 81. He
held that the court had no jurisdiction
in the meter and that the right TO al
low the parade was vested in the chief
of police When the Democratic com
mittee applied for permission to have a
parade in the down town streets on that
evening. Chief BadenOch refused on the
ground that permission had already
been granted to the Republicans for
that evening.
A big row was the result and after
futile attempts at compromise with the
Republican leaders the matter was ia
ken into court. Democratic leaders sta
ted in open court today that they Will
fight the police force. or any one else
who attempts to prevent their march
ing in parade on the night Of October
31st. Chief BadenOch on the other
hand declares that it would endanger
the peace OF the city to have two op-
posing political factions marching the
streets at the same time and says that
the Democrats Will not be allowed to
parade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23
Society News

Miss Hattie Keenan, left this morn
ing for St. Louis
Miss Margaret Dudley is entertaining
a number of ladies this afternoon, com
plimentary to Miss Leila Parmelee Of
Chicago who is Mrs. Edward Wilder's
guest
The Pansy club held meeting yes
terday afternoon with Mrs. VIC. Smith
at the Throop.
The Just For Fun club win dance to-
morrow evening at Hudson's hall.
Mrs j.. q. Harlan who is the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. x. Goodrich, viii re-
turn to her home in Newton. tomorrow
Chas. kleinhans viii leave Sunday
for Iowa City to attend the hall game
Monday between the Kansas university
and the Iowa university teams.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Todd entertained
a few friends last evening with cards
and dancing at their home in North
Topeka
Miss Meta Robinson is spending the
winter in Chicago studying music un-
der her cousin. Prof. Wardner Williams
of the Chicago university.
Julius Welding and ]. IL. Constant
spent yesterday hunting near A4rner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Blood Smith
entertained att dinner last evening in
honor Of Mr. George r.. Peck of Chi
cago. Pink and yellow roses We're used
in the decorations and a six course
dinner was served to- the following
guests: Mr.. Peck Mr. and Mrs. H p
Dillon, Mr.. W. II. ROssingtOn, Miss
ROssingtOn.
Miss Hambleton and Miss Sadie
HambletOn gave a dinner last evening
at their home on Polk street. The ia
bic was decorated with pink chrysan-
themums and lighted with a candle
labrum From a center piece Of
chrysanthemuns, strands of pink sat
in ribbon reached to each place where
il was drawn through the name card.
AT the close Of the dinner, each
guest drew the other end of their
strand of ribbon from the center Of
which was attached the chrysanthe-
NUNS forming the center piece. A
five course dinner was served and
those who dined were Mr.. and Mrs
Walter T. Noble, Mr. and Mrs. George
NJ. Crawford Mr.. and Mrs. @. NJ. BIer-
riam. Miss Margaret Dudley. Miss
Hambleton, Miss Sadie Hambleton. Mr.
Ned Osborn, Mr.. Charles Thomas, Mr.
Theodore Hammatt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23
EwING,S TON OF coal.
The Request for it Wandered Through
a Good Many Hands.

Governor MOrrills political opponents
have discovered a letter written by him
requesting the chairman Of the Repub-
ucan state central committee to fur
nish a ton of coal to one Of his political
workers. The man who was given
the letter is Hardin Ewing, who is one
of the best known cOlOred workers in
the Third ward
Following is the letter given to
Ewing:
State Of Kansas Executive Depart
ment. Governors Office
j. N. Simpson. Chairman.
Dear Sir-The bearer is one Of our
best workers. He mas spent his time
freely. Can't you help him tosa ton of
coaI2 Yours E. N. MORRILL,
According to Ewing, when he pre-
scented the letter to Chairman Simpson
he was referred to Senator W E
Sterne. who in turn referred the man to
County Clerk McCabe. Mr.. McCabe
said he would see the poor commits
sioner.
a day or two ago McCabe spoke to
Poor Commissioner Hale about the re
quest, but according to Mr.. Hale did
not press the request. Mr. Hale told
him that no county coal could be given
to Mr.. Ewing.
II did not see the letter" said Poor
Commissioner Hale today. Mr.. Nc
Gable spoke to me about Ewing and
told me the circumstances surrounding
that he should be given the coal
told Mr.. McCabe that the Office could
not be run to reward political workers
and that no man who was able to work
would be given any coal heard no
more about it after that.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23
WATSON AT NASHVILLE.
Fusion Said to be Out of the Question
in Tennessee

Nashville. Tenn. Oct 23.-Thomas E.
Watson of Georgia arrived here today
and at once proceeded to q hotel where
he remained during the morning. The
Popuhst leaders here were not aware
of mis- arrival for several hours as he
was expected on the 1875 train which
they met and We're greatly disappointed
because he was not on board 1t was
subsequently ascertained that he had
come on the early morning train and
during the day he was visited by ex-
Governor John p. Buchanan.
G. G. Henderson, secretary of the
Populist state executive committee said
today that fusion in Tennessee was i'm
possible Negotiations, he said, had
now passed that point where fusion in
this state could be thought of
Chairman Washburn. State Commit
teeman Reed of Georgia, have arrived
in the city. They had a long confer
ence with Mr.. Watson but what trans
pired has not yet been learned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-23
MAY YET FUSE IN GEORGIA.
Chairman Jones Advises Democrats
and Populists to Get Together.

Atlanta Ga, Oct 23.-It is learned
here on what is believed to be unim-
peachab1e authority that fusion was
agreed on at Chicago yesterday be-
tween Senator Jones and Populist
Committeeman Wash burn As a result
Mr.. WaShDurn left Chicago for Nash
Vile and Mr.. II. W. Reed left Atlanta
last night for the same place where
they will meet Tom Watson
Important correspondence was in pro
gress yesterday between Democratic
National Chairman Jones and the ma
tfOnal committeeman for Georgia Sen
ator Jones wired his representative here
in substance as follows; We must
accede to the demands of the POpulistic
for fusion in Georgia"
The reply in substance was: THE
Populists of Georgia don't want fusion;
they demand a surrender"
To this Senator Jones replied. IF
those are the facts use your own judg-
ment.'
plan of fusion satisfactory to the POpu-
lists has been agreed on between
MessTs. Washburn and Jones and that
Georgia alone stands in the way OF the
BRYANss MAJORITY 100000
New York, Oct. CIV. j. Mallard,
Jr of Atlanta. Ga, is at the MarlDo-
rough He is president of the Young
Mems Democratic league OF Atlanta,
and he Just had raised in the Georgia
caDital the first election banner ever
displayed in the city He said yeSter-
day: (, -, -.
easily 40 0O0-the largest ever received
nv q presidential candidate in that
state I get this estimate By adding
the Populist vote and the Democratic
vote cast in the recent state election,
and subtractIng that portion of it which
was cast by Republicans and single
gold standard men. If Watson remains
in the race he viii get complimentary