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Connecticut western news., 1896-01-16

In 1880 the amount of capital invest ed in cotton factories was S20S, 900, ,o0o; ten years later it had risen to Ss5a, ,00o,. 900.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-16

During single f 'h of she ng-tse- Kisrg. in China. 6UO GOO persons were drowned
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-16
Rich FrIzes.

On July 10, 1745, Captain James Talbot, in the Prince Frederick, and Captain John Morecock, in the Duke, fell in with the Spanish ships Notre Dame, Lewis Erasmus and Marquis D'Antin. The Prince Frederick attack ed the Marquis D'Anrin, and took her, being at the same time exposed to the fire of the Lewis Erasmus, which, after a stubborn resistance, was also captured, but as each of the ships was superior to the English vessel, the engagement last ed some hours. The Duke, which had commenced the action, had in the mean time gone in pursuit of the Notre Dame, which had taken flight, but night com ing on, the chase was given up, and the Duke returned to assist the Prince Fred erick in the charge of the captured ships. The two prizes contained treasure to the amount of $500, 900, which was convey ed to the Tower in 45 wagons on the 1st and 2d of October. Illustra. tions
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-16
BOftN

PERsoNs-At winsted. Jan. IA. of injuries from being struck by locomotive, Wing Persons ag-d 79. WETHERELL-At Bridgeport, Jan. 6, of Bright's disease, Henry E. wetherell, aged 6s years. Burial Jan 9. in the Sandy Hill cemetery Hunt vile. wARREN.-At New Milford Gaylordsville, Jan. srh, orra Warren. aged ss years months KELLEY At winsted. Jan. II, James Kelley, aged A..
 HARKISs At Amenia. N r., Jan. 2, Mrs Laura A Hsrkins. aged s4. sIovER-At Kent. Jan. 10. orville Slower, ,agei 83 y-ars.
 sHoyE-At Warren, Jan.12, Mrs Fanny Shove, wife of Henry Shove aged Fl years. GIBBoss-At Torrington, Jan 6. John F, Gib- bons. aged 25 BRowS-At winsted, Jan. 10, Mrs A. l.. Brown, aged 69. SMITH At Collinsville. Jan. II. John Smith, aged 25.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
EUROPE'S SUGGESTIVE 10Y.

The continuing joy in Europe over the
defeat CT the Democratic party in the
United states ought, it seems to us, to
move all Americans TO sober thought.
The dispatches have told us of the salts.
faction of the London press. the anxiety
with which the royal familyawaitcd the
returns and smiled with gladness as they
came III showing the triumph of McKin-
10y and the gold standard. Premier Sal.
lsbury has announced the readiness of
England 80 take common action in de-
Tense OF the common heritage of society
III case the Democracy should happen to
win Presidential election hereafter ON a
platform nniHvorablc to the neccing priv
ileges of the plutocracy. His phrase at
the lord mayors banquet in nm address
following Amha,sadoI Bayard's unun-
triotic and disgrceful speech, means Just
that or nothing. The hourscs OF Paris
and Berlin, and of all other continental
cities, as well as the newspapers which
speak in the Interest of theruling classes
have expressed happiness rs Great as
that OF Wall Street itself. To judge by
the dispatches one would think that
Europe is solid for Mckinley the cold
standard anu nOintcrferencc with the cX-
ploitatiOn of the masses by the predatory
rich. But the people OF Europe. the
multitude who do not operate in the
bourses and have no influence witl the
respectable press, have not been heard
from. What they think about the Ameri-
can election has not been Thought worth
! asccrtainng and Jclcgraphing That
/ which we have learned with certainty is
mat the aristorcracy and rich of the Old
! World are IN the most cordial and init
| mate sympathy with their brethren of
! America. They feel that the earth is
! theirs, and that the smallest attack any
! where upon .heir exclusive ownership
| must be repealed with their whole
strength-that the assailants must be
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

crushed into the dust, lest the tiniest
victory should encourage them to more
| formidable assaults. That is the spirit of
| the plutocracy everywhere. Progress of
any kind is regarded with suspicion and
intense aversion. They would, rs Emer-
son said, nail the stars TO the sky, if they
could. They know nothing-~of the wis.
dom of craftsmanship, which yields n
| little in order to retain much. Always
| they fear the dcluge and always they en-
| courage its coming by their dun opposi.
ton tn everything that is proposed for
the benefit of otheIs than themselves
The conservative instinct of great
bodies of the American people were art
fully appealed TO by the Republicans in
the late canvass, and these bodies, who
have no community of interest with the
| forces of greed, were induced to vote with
the party of the trusts. They were
alarmed into the belief that the moderate
constitutional and American proposals
of the Democratic platform concealed
sinister purposes hostile to propertv
and the national honor. Reflection must
cause these pat lotto if timiti Ameri-
cans to ask themselves if II cause that
draws to its ardent support, not alone
the money powers of their own coun-
tries, but of the whole''..world, can be n
cause the triumph of which is good for
the people of the United States as n
whole If Il political party in this coun.
try may not propose any reform without
being reviled as if it designated the de-
struction of civilized society, what is to
become of the Republic? If no party may
propose the-lightest curtailments of the
privileges of the preying rich without
being accused of loving lawlessness and
anarchy, what progress in government
can be made? If opposition to the polit-
ical as well rs the industrial rule of the
trusts is TO he ranked rs disguised trea-
son, what has the future in store for non.
ular government in the United States?
No matter what any man may think
about our currency, whether its basis
should be one of the precious metals or
both, none can deny that the result of the
Presidential election has given gratiiica-
tion to and increased the sense OF secur-
ity Of every trust in the country Neither
is. to be denied that the plutocracv
and aristocracy of every European mon.
archy halls that result with JOY. Can it
he held by the thoughtful that Il victory
which strengthens the trusts and cheers
the privileged classes around The globe is
one that should please the pride and en-
courage the hope 1.-THE patriotic Ameri-
can, whatever his party may be?-New
York journal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

before the country and maintain their
political organization unbroken deliber.
atcly sacrificed Bryan, is cruel and ,un-
just. With the exception of the "Middle
of the Road" men, the members of the
Populist party, both rank and file, as n
rule worked hard to secure the election
of Mr.. Bryan and, so far us Senator But
Ter, the chairman of the rational commit.
tee OF that party,is concerned, no man in
any portion of the coalition, whether Dem
ocrat, silver Republican or Populist,
worked harder or more efficiently than he.
Throughout the entire campaign he dis
played the most consumInate tact and pru.
dencc in dealing with the delicate uues-
tions which constantly confronted the
leaders of the opposition to Mckinley,
and but Tor his sagacity and foresight
the most serious results might hare nc
crued from the studied efforts of Mr..
Watson to thwart all attempts Mt fusion.
In his dealings with the fiery and I'M
tanned Georgian he showed thorough
knowledge of his disposition and churac-
ter and deserves the thanks of all the true
friends of Bryan for the quiet and sum
mary way in which he rendered abortivc
all his efforts to foment iiscord in the
ranks of the friends of silver.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
y PARTICULAR MAN.
Wanted to he Busted on Before He Was
Drowned.

Ndhteu 10 ne DuStcu VII Before lie w AS
Drowned.
You know Jones:''
"Why, yes; know Jones, of course. -
quotes the New York World
"know what particular man Jones
is?''
81 always knew he was very neat and
precise in his habits. But what of it.''
We'll, it's all right for a man to be
neat, but, hang me, there is such ii thing
rs carrying neatncss too far
whats Jones been doing now?''
"You know | came over with him on
the Hibernia-got in.last Saturday." 2
'Didn't know it, but | congratulate
you-on getting in safe. Heard the boat
had very rough passage"
That IS just the story. Only two days
out when we had the worst storm ever
was in. IT came at night Passengers
all scared to death Thought we were
going to the bottom each minute, and we
came precious near it. Boats were got
ready. ,. Somebody said there was hole
stove in the side Turned out to be IL
fake, but it frightened us, all the same.
The men were fighting and the women
praying, and every mothers son and
daughter Of 'em getting into life.prc-
We'll, ana what's that got to do with
Joncs?n
"Oh, yes. Jones, Well, he took down
life prescryer. looked at it and then
called to the steward. Steward came
half dead himself poor devil-but
thought Jones didn't know how to fastcn
it on. steward, said Jones, here. take
this and dust it oil for me- can't wear
it in It's present condition" Particular?
Well, should say so y man that
wants to be busted off before he's drown.
ed ESparticular HUH"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

Electric Bittcrs s. a medicine suited for
any season, but Ierhaps more generally
needed when the ianprid, exhausted feel
ing prevails, when the liver is torpid and
sluggish and the need of tonic ana
Alternative is felt, = prompt use of this
medicine has. often ..vcrted long and per-
maps fatal bilious fevcrs. No medicine
VIII act 1ncrc surely i'll counteracting
ana freelag the system from malarial
poison Headache, Indigestion, Consti-
patton, Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters
QUO rnd Sl.OO per bottle at Mas.Sfe's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke
Oysters % cents a quart at Rowman,s.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
THE TREASURY PORTFOLIO.

The Washington Post, while not in
line with the advocates of bimetallism in
the late campaign, cordially agrees with
them in the declaration that the money
power should cot control legislation, and
that American finance should he indie
pendent of British manipulation In ac-
cordance with this view it opposes the
appointment Of Cornelius y. Bliss, of
New York or any other man living
east of the Alleghany mountains as chief
of the Treasury Department.. The posi-
ton of the Post en- this subject is not due
to political reasons, but is based solely
upon the idea that the Treasury Depart
ment should be rs far removed rs possi-
BILE from the influence of the money
centers of the East. In defining it's posi-
ton that paper gives the following sensi
bic reasons therefor:
The mere fact that New York in
terest in the government of the nation
refers exclusively to the Treasury De-
partment is not valid and convincing
reason why New York should be given
control of that department. Quite the
contrary. AS we see the matter it should
he an unanswerable reason for giving the
portfolio to Il Western man. There is
something indecent in the undsgused
eagerness of New York on this point
Either the average New Yorker thinks
that no one outside of Manhattan Island
is capable of administering the nations
finances, or he holds that New York
should have place Tor the local profit
there is in it. Take which alternative
You may prefer, the argument against
New York is conclusive. The Treasury
should be administered for the benefit of
the whole country-not for that of Wall
Street--and the control of that depart
ment of the government should be con
fided to some one who realizes the exist
ence of territory and Il population west
of the Hudson river.
Nothing here said or suggested is to
oe construed as challenging Mr. Bliss
personal capacity. That he is successful
man of affairs, upright, conscientious
and patriotic, we do not for moment
doubt. Our contention is that no Eastern
man, least of all New Yorker, should he
made Secretary of the Treasury. The
great.bulli of the population of this coun-
try, its most potent forces of enterprise
and progress, it truest patriotism, ana its
deepest devotion to American principles
and institutions, are to be found in the
West. New Yorls's supremacy lin finan-
ciai matters is II piece of unadulterated
insolencc- Its claim Oh any other ground
is subject for contemptuous ridicue.
The country wants its Treasury operated
for the benefit of the United States The
country is tired and ashamed of having
its policy dictated and shaped in London
There are number of capable tinanciers
In the West who think the United States
good enough for them, ana who will not
care whether the Rotchschilds approve
or disapprove their COURSE
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

with The rcfurn Of cold weisther hosts
of men and women who relied ON ,bc;,
summer vaca5ion to make tn am strong
and well came home still tired, with roor
appetites and depressed by the thou,ht
of the months ri hard work ahead.
Their overvron.,ht nerves and bodies
to-day demand something moe than u
mere rest. Their blood needs to be swept
OF its impurities and the entire nervous
organization reinforced and built up hv
Il genuine invigorator before gcol nprr-
title will wait on digestion ana heaith
on both.
The bIacing Weather of Novem ler. wi
debiliatinS summer past, and the severity
of-winter not yet arrived, is 'hc ve-y
best time for recruiting the strength and
getting rid Of disease. Contrast the
healthy, well nourishcd appearance ef
persons who nave taken paine7s CELERY
compound with their former hloodless.
ncryelcss, drowsy condition. Men ana
women getting along in year find Il re-
markable increase in vigor and a bright.
er, more checrful state of mind from the
Use of this great remedy
Don't mops along and submit 50 nf:i-
gcstion, liver disorder continual heal.
aches or rheumatism. Pnincs, celery
compound will make you strong and
Keep you So It's nourishing, health
making virtues have been so carefully
considered, and so exactly fitted TO the
need OF the sired, exhausted body that it's
work does not have to he done after il.
1t cures heart palptation and heart weak.
ness, feeds the nervous organism SO sleep
becomes natural and refreshing, promotes
an increased appetite, and furnishes the
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

! nervous force 80 enable the body 20 con-
! vert the food INTO solid flesh and blood.
vi all the means that medical skill has
ever discovered for recruiting the exhaust
cd energy of tile worn out system, Paine's
celery compound is far in advance. The
pallid face, the pinchc,l Textures, the
growing thinrass an,. the nerveless move
ments that ten che story of badly i'm
povcrishcd nerves ana brain-all these
torebodings of approaching disease disap-
pear with the profound nouri hing that
l'hlnc's celery compound always provides
the body. even 20 the mnutest nerve fila
ments and blood capillarcs
David llirsch, ihe we'll known Broadway
merchant, New DIRK city, writes as fol
lows TO Wells, Richardson ~ CO.:
am advocating Painc's celery com
pound among my many friends, because
1T has done me 80 much good in n very
short space of time. have been suffer-
ing Tor years i1'on indigestion and all
OF its consequent ills, slecplessness in
clnded. had lost about 30 pounds in
weight. and was getting weaker and
more nervous every day. was unable
TO stand cNert!ons OF any KIND. and I
used convcynnces for every shoc distance.
After taking two bottles of Painc's
celery compound | feel in cv NV respect
better, strongoc, more checrfyl.and will
ing to live. | sill certainly never for
get the elect OF painc's celery COM
pound upon my system, and I wish to
state that. AHA now past Is years of
age. have travelled most all over the
world, and now feel | can Keen on do.
ing it and also enjoy tt
Painc's celery compound 1as done rs
much for thousands of Others
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

While Roanoke has perhaps never
suffered ms towns in other sections of the
country from the prolonged panic,
many people have been in strained fnan-
cial circumstances, and the lack of en-
ploymcnt has made existence for many
barely possible Fortunately, however,
for them the skies are Frightening The
increased time which the employees OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad and the
Roanoke Machine Works are iaboring
under is the harbingcr OF better days for
our people, and ii is hoped that rs the
question of the policy of the government
is settled for ut least four years, nothing
will stand in the way of the much talked
of restoration Of confidence and an era
of general prosperity such rs was prom
ised the people prior to the election of
Mckinley.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

Eight thousand Georgia school teachers
have asked the governor Of that State for
their pay which was due on the first of
November, but have been informed that
the tux collectors have made no returns
and arc not likely to make any before the
first of December. From this it would
appear that money has been tight in the
Empire State rs well as in less favored
sections Of this great republic.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

After all, the Palmer and Buckner side
show did not do as bad us was expected.
The latest returns from the election on
the Sd instant reveal the fact that the
gold Democratic combination actually
carried Dudley township, in Russell
county, Kansas, where the total vote OF
IL was distributed as follows: Palmer
and Buckner for President and Vice. Pres
ident. . votes; Mckinley and Hobart. 4:
Bryan and Sewall, ,; Bryan and Watson
l. With such striking exhibition of
reserve force it is not surprising that the
boilers should assume the name of ma
tional Democrats and cordially invite
their enemy brothers to return 60 the
fold. Nerve is very essential to political
success, and if this were the only rcoui.
site, the assistant Republicans, better
known rs Palmer and Buckner Demo
Gratis, would soon be in fun possession.
not only of the machinery and prestige OF
the regular Democratic organization. but
of the whole country
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
MAJOR oTEY's CIRCULAR.
Urges The silver Clubs in Virginia to
Keep Up Their Organization.

Urges The silver Clubs in Virginia to
Keep Up Their Organization.
Major Peter j. Otey, OF Lynchburg,
member Of Congress from this district,
has issued the following circular which
has been sent to the Democratic clubs
throughout the State:
To the Silver Clubs of Virginia: Our
great leader, VIM. Jennings Bryan, Said
in his ringing address after his defeat:
In the face of i'm enemy rejoicing in
victory let the roll be called for the next
engagement and urge all friends of BIZ
mctallism continue the work let all sill
Yer clubs retain their organization and
hold regular meetings and circulate lit.
craturc.
"Echoing his sentiments, / invoke your
attention TO them and would urge action
III harmony with them.
while we all regret orr temporary de
feat, there IS no cause for dsmay.
''PErER j. OTEY,
Member Nation Il Democratic Commit,
tee for Virginia.
'Lynchbure, Va, Nov. 7, 1896
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
POPULAR PRICES AT THE ACAE
ENVY NEXT WEEK.

The Atlanta Constitution says of the
company:
IAN immense audience was attracted
at the Columbia theatre last last night.
when the Woodward Warren Company
opened the new theatrical season, and all
who went were amply repaid for their
visit. The company. headed by GUY
Woodward and Miss Bessie Warren
proved to be "A good one, and gave an en-
pertaining performance.
" The Girl | Love, Il pretty domestic
co1nedy-drama, was the play, and it was
well acted throughout. Mr. Woodward,
who has been here often before. is an
actor.of.ability. sade was eiven hearty
reception, show H. that he is a prime
favorte with Atlanta thcatre-gocrs. Miss
Warren is u clever actress and shared the
honors with Mir. Woodward. Mr.. Nc.
Grath, Mr.. Holmes, Miss 8eebc and the
other members of the company played
ther parts in an acccptabe manner.
y number of pleasing specialties were
introduced, aud all of them were effective.
In fact, the entire peri 3rmancc was thor.
oa@hly enjoyed, as was shown by the
frequent and hearty applause
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
THE BELL TELEPHONE TAxEs.

In answer to an inquiry as to the taxe~
that the Southern BELL Telephone Com.
pany paid in Richmond, Manager Rood.
OF the Richmond Telephone Exchange.
stated that his company had paid taxes
for the current year, the same rs in pre-
vious ycars-l specific liccnsetaX, one OF
the largest levied on any local enterprise.
rs well as property tax. In addition to
this, he stated that the Bell Company
had paid the State tax of 81 30 per tclc.
phone, amounting to upwards of 81 800
for the Richmond exchange. These taxes
are matter of record at the city hall
ana the State capitol.-Richmond Times.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

Governor Mitchell, of Florida, is anx-
ious for the Southern Atlantic and Gulf
ports to be putin II proper condition of
defense, and to carry out his purpose has
called Il convention of Northern and
Western governors to meet at Tampa in
that State on the goth of January next,
to discuss the proper methods The idea
is eminently patriotic, and it is hoped it
will meet with the hearty approval of all
the executives called upon to consider it.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
NOVEMBER.

Naval officers say that in case of Il war
between the United States and Spain only
the North Atlantic fleet woald be used in
the conflict and these vessels would finish
the Dons in short order.