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Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
.sHail Columbia's- First Rendition

Hail Columbia" was written in 1798 by Joseph Hopkinson when congress, in session at Philadelphia, was debating what attitude to assume in the struggle between France and England Party feeling ran high, and the air was sur charged with patriotic enthusiasm A young actor in the city, who was about to have benefit, came to Hopkinson in despair and said that 90 boxes remained unsold, and it looked as if the proposed benefit would prove failure. If Hop kinson would write him patriotic song adapted to the tune of "The President's 8 March, l" then popular, 1t would save the day. The following afternoon the song was ready. It was duly advertised, the house was packed, and, in wild en- thusiasm, the song was encored and re- encored Ladies Home Journal
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

It may be worth something to know that the very best medicine for restoring the tired out nervous system to @ healthy vigor is Electric Bitters This medicine is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to the nerve centres in the stomach gently stimulates the liver and kidneys. and aids these organs in throw ing off impurities in the blood. Electric Bitters improves the appetite, ails di- gestion, and is pronounced by those who have tried it as the very best blood purifier and nerve tonic Try it. Sold for 60o or 8l00 per bottle at ". H. l CAnp's drug store,
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
IF IS TIME

To make garden and if you want the best one in town we will tell you what brand of FERTILIZER to use, and how to apply it to the best advan tage, We can furnish you with fresh and reliable seeds in any quantity, bulk or package, at lowest prices.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
We Also SeIL

Flows, Harrows, Cultivators, Reapers, Moving Machines. Horse Rakes, Sections, Guards, Rake Teeth, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Shovels, Axes, Poultry Netting, Barbed and Plain Fence Wire, Nails, and in fact anything you need for the farm or garden.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22

word on Mems Fancy Percale and Mad ras Shirts, full laundried with extra collars and cuffs.
 10 dozen of the Best Shirts ever produced to sell for 75c. only soc.
 lot of the greatest and latest styles in up-to-date patterns, extra collars and cuffs got up to sell for si, only 75e.
 Our sl Fancy Shirts equal to any 1,25 shirt ever put on the market, try them and see, only S1 with extra collars and cuffs.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
Don't thi7aE
 For H 212O11l47lt

We have gone out of the Grain Business. We haven't t space to tell you of all the good things we sell but remember we keep our line of Flour, Feed and Grain always complete and ot best quality at the Lowest Price.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
Beauest for Williams College

The will of Judge B R.Sheldon. of Rockford, H., former member of the Illinois supreme court, has been pro- bsted. Among the bequests is sloo,' GOO to his alma mater, Williams College, and Sl0O. 900 to the Hampton, Va, in. stitute.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
Picked Tea In Burma.

Picked tea is used in Burma as a sort of sauerkraut The young leaves are boiled, poured into pits about six feet deep lined with plantain leaves and covered with earth, and are kept there for some months. They are then used either to make tea or eaten after being soaked in oil with garlic or drivi fish.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
Ladies' Kid Gloves

Only to reduce stock and stimulate the glove trade do we make such prices; every pair sold at this price is loss to us.
 lot Kid Gloves, street shades, our sl.OO quality only 75c.
 lot Kid Gloves, street shades lacing and button prime quality, regular s711..c and sl glove only 6sc.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
MARRIED.

THoMsoN-BIaELow-At East Canaan, at the home of the bride, April q, by Rev Fl Utterwick. William Jamieson Thomson, of Springfield. Mass, and Miss Bessie R. Bigelow, second daughter of T. Fem Bigslow, of East Canaan.
 GoaarN In this village, at St Joseph's church. April 21, by Rev T F. Ramon, Michael Goggin, Jr. ,oi Falls Village, and Miss Della Graham, of Canaan.
 T-NIsBRT-At Westerly, R. I. April 2l. Dr Louis E. Plant, of WIu- sted. and Miss Mary Nisbet, of Wes. torly.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
If YOU HUtcH

This space for a few months you will learn of many things to your advantage and if you don't see what you want come in and ask us why we don't keep 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers desiring change. must have their copy at this office by Tuesday noon, sure, in order to insure publica tion the same week.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22

The Mount Lebanon Shakers have re- gently perfected an Ingenious cure for dyspepsia Their Digestive Cordial consists of food already digested and 8 digester of foods happily com bined.
 The importance of this invention will be appreciated when we realize what a proportion of the community are vic. tims of some form of stomach troubles Thousands of pale, thin people have lit tie inclination to eat, aal what they do eat cAusea them pain and distress
 This Digestive Cordial of the Shakers corrects any stomach derangemeut al once. It makes thin people plnmp Every one will be greatly interested tc read the little book which has beer placed in the hands of druggists fo free distribution.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
The NEW BERKSHIRE Great Barrington's Greatest Dry Goods, Carpet % Wall Paper Store
 HOLLLSTER'S OLD STAND.
HOLLLSTER'S OLD STAND.

Alter Easter usually enthusiastic become the pur- chasing pubc Why Because lower prices usually prevail, which interesting to both buyer and seller We expect make this week the biggest in business since opened Kid Gloves will be of hobbies. Mems Fancy Laundried Shirts will be another, because they better values than be found elsewhere.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
New and Popular March,

"Kuights of Columbus" march two- step, by George H. Fischer, is an excel lent piece for the pianoforte. It is written in six eight time, and contains melody that is attractive and pleasing to the ear, It has also the right swing for the two step dance Published by J Fischer & Bro. No. 2 Bible House, New York. Price 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
A Necktie Bargains

l5 dozen Mems String Bow Ties never oifer- ed anywhere loss than 26c. We win 90 one better and sell for 25c.
 Mems all linen Collars s................,...l loc
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Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22

A new variety of playing cards has just been issued which is called "The Stage" Each card contains four photo graphs of celebrities of the stage and is very handsome h design.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
BORN.

MANsR At Mill River, Mass, April IS, son to Mir and Mrs William Mansir.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
COrsets

A short story but right to the point, and right fin price.
 Genuine 0 P. oorsets 10 to 80 in tho rcgu- lar 400 numbers, only sl pair.
 dozen Sounette Oorsets never sold less than sl 50, worth that to-day. only sec. And still another
 i5 dozen Thomson Glove Fitting 100 Cor sets in Drab vnd White only 75c.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
Carpets

In our own quiet way we want to say that you can find in our Earpet Room better val ues in Ingrain, Body Brussels, Tapostrys. Unions, and all Cotton Carpets than any where else in town; we do not except any town in the Union because our goods are bought direct from the mills in enormous quantities, enabling us to get through the distribution goods lower than retailer who buys from the Jobber only. Such is the case and we can prove it.
 A few pieces more all wool Fernbrook In-
 grains at only s5c.
 Others have them at 50c, but don't call them by that name. Why2 Because they get 50c for them.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22
At the
 New Store
Selectirg the Carpet

No better time than right now. The stock Is at its best. Let us get together on this carpet matter, we'll gladly make estimates for you; advise with you; give you the full benefit of all we know about carpets. All this costs you nothing. We want your carpet trade. and we're in position 10 serve you better and cheaper than you've ever been served before.
Connecticut western news., 1897-04-22

What is LaxOl? Nothing bat Castor Oil made as palatabls as honey, Child. ysn like It.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17

six weeks past the depot has been COM
pletely rearranged and very much al
tered inside. This is to have better
facilities for increased business in i'm
mediate sight and prospective.
All the power machinery in the new
shop Is now in use daily. A big steam
engine Is prominent. The new tools
are Of the latest improved patterns
t-oz the best foundrys in the United
States. In fact everything that oannoi
be made here is imported from the
United States New engines enforced
an enlargement OF the round house and
for the repair and manufacture of car.
2 large new carpenter shop is soon Il
be added to the list of buildings. a
number of cars have been constructs
here already.
The business Of the Railway Com
pany gets q big impetus from the new
oahu plantation and the waianae ex
tension beyond or from Eva Nue.
OF what viii develop ont OF the exten
sion beyond Waianae. where the grad
ers are now working by the hundred
IS stin private TO Mr.. Dillingham;. o
course he expects not little iron
the fertile territory near Waianae an
beyond Kaena Point, in the vicinity Q
waialua- Then it will be ~On TO Ka
huku.r But before that, according I
those who claim to know all abou
plans for new sugar estate. there ma
be well under way still another gres
plantation mauka OF Waialua.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17

regular mustangs. likely to mutiny at
the drop of a hat The ship was a
shell. De Mello had q pretty good
navy. In the dynamite gun. had no
confidence whatever I don't believe
any other naval man had al that time.
I had Witnessed experiments with it
and knew well there was great danger
in handling it. Some of De Mello's
men probably knew about that. The
So. 600 looked mighty fine and so did
the prospective command of 4 fleet,
but at daylight ii was Hawaii and her
regiment for me. The Brazilian gentle
men expressed Disappointment. I felt
3 triie embarrassed, but soon left for
the Islands.
Its Just fearful hew things happen
sometimes" sighed Mclean after
smoothing some ribs that horse had
fractured for him 8 few days before.
They finally left New York with that
old rub. After one OF the longest voy-
ages on record they anchored 10 await
developments in 3 sheltered and pre-
tected cove q few miles from Rio.
/ Finally they mustered courage TO face
the music. As the Nichteroy was sight
ed. De Mello lifted his mud hooks,
made out Of the hsrhor and steamed
hard for deep water. The Nichteroy
came in like an excursion boat The
moral effect of that long stovepipe
supposed 10 be q dynamite gun did the
business"
For 2 long. long time, Mclean viii
/ rarra- that he failed tn accent the DrO-
position of the gentlemen from Brazil
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17

This is the final week OF the first
term OF the 1875 educational classes
in the Y. " C. A The interest has
been very good from the first. An I'M
usually large percentage OF those who
entered have continued right along.
All who can possibly do so will start
in on the new term, January 10. Two
classes in shorthand and typewriting
were lost on account Of the illness OF
Mr.. Bluxome, early in the term, but
these are to be made up. a few days
before the next term opens, there viii
be call for a meeting of all the mem
bers Of educational classes. On this oc'
casion an address will be delivered BY
some one yet 10 be chosen.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17

have had the experience Of missing
$4,000 in gold. unending fame and q
fine permanent position
Mclean had for private reasons
given up 2 commission in the United
States Navy. He came Of q good but
door family and went through Anna
polls and into the line entirely on his
own merits. General Fremont's son
was his chum al the academy. Nc
Lean was an oar and football player.
He had fine courage but & bit TOO
much of temper.
After leaving the service. Mclean
was tactician for prominent military
college. Then he had some sort of an
assignment abroad for an American
ordnance company. He was an author
ity on heavy pieces, high explosives
and rapid fire batteries. Mclean was
simply passing away time between
Washington and New York when the
Admiral De Mello revolution Of Brazil
reached its greatest proportions. One
day, the American was summoned from
the capital 10 the metropolis. By q
friend he was presented 10 the Brazil
ian commissioners al that time well
located in New York. These gentle
men had purchased the steamer FL Cid
Her name was changed TO Nichteroy.
Her most important gun was E Zalin-
sky Dynamite cannon with the muzzle
sticking clear over the bow. Her crew
was very rough gang recruited in
New York.
Said the commissioner TO Mclean:
You have been highly recommended
10 US We should like 10 engage you.
The task is simple The pay will be
big Take command OF the Nichteroy
Make such changes in officers and
crew as you like Complete taking on
supplies within ten days Then sail
Steer for Rio harbor. De Mello has
possession Of il with all our navy. En-
gage him if he does not fee. We be-
lisye he viii run II he stands your
dynamite gun can sink his flagship.
Then the rest VIII surrender. You get
$4,000 and become Admiral OF the
Brazilian navy"
This IS the way Mclean tells the re-
mainder of the episode: Il asked for
$40, 600 more right on the spot. They
said yes and l think it would have
been the same If / had asked for $780,
600. The money was TO be deposited
conditionally in New York bank
The interview ended and 1 was TO re-
ply the next afternoon The following
morning | received by wire an offer
from Minister Thurston TO take charge
Of the Hawaiian military forces. All
night had thought of the expedition
70 the South 1 weighed everything
very carefully. There was crew Of
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17
DESERVING Laborers.

A country Police officer arrived al the
Station House yesterday forenoon il
charge of Chinaman and japanese
both of whom had refused labor al Ews
plantation. The japanese is desertel
captured a few days since by Officer
Toma and sent back 10 work. He had
been having too much fun during his
absence from the plantation, and get
ting into harness again was not pleas.
ant He offered to pay his fine if he
would be allowed to go back to work
but the authorities will let the law take
its course Both laborers have been
sent over TO the Jail for safe keeping
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17
HOW TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA

At this time Of the year a cold is
very easily contracted, and if left TO
run its course without the aid of some
Ia grippe, we have never yet learned
reliable cough medicine is liable to re-
suit in that dread disease, pneumonia
We know of no better remedy to cure
cough or cold than Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy We have used it quite
extensively and it has always given en-
tire satisfaetion-O lagah, Ind. Tex.
Chief.
This is the only remedy that Is
known TO be certain preventive of
pneumonia Among the many thou
sands who have used it for colds and
Ia grippe, we have never yet learned
Of single case having resulted in
pneumonia. Persons who have weak
lungs or have reason to fear an attack
Of pneumonia, should keep the remedy
at hand For sale by all druggists and
dealers, Benson, Smith and Co. agents
for Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17
A Valuable Man.

Principal Richards was not long in
making up his mind TO engage Mir.
Arthur Davies for engineer at Kane
hameha An exceptionally good nan
has been secured. Mr. Davies is not
only an expert engineer. but is a skill
full machinist as well, and VIII prove
invaluable in the industrial depart
ment- Engineer Davies is the tenor
singer of whom mention was recently
made and will add another good Voice
TO the excellent vocal corps of Kane
hameha.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17
WALLACE DEAD.
Fireman and Veteran Horseman
Passes Away.

Fireman and Veteran HorSeman
Passes Away.
BY the death of James (Chueksl
yesterday morning. the fire de-
partment lost a good man and the town
an old citizen. who has always been in
dustrious and law abiding. Wallace
has been here nearly 20 years Fifteen
years ago he was with Captain Cluney
in the old stables on Queen street All
his life here Wallace was engaged in
the care or handling of horses and in
the old days was prominent as driver
of fast harness horses. He was called
TO the other islands number of times
TO handle promising stock In all his
work and dealings he was faithful &c
his employers, and honest with every
one. Wallace was good natured
pleasant man at all times. He was
married but there were no children
Deceased was IS years of age and wa:
Of Scotch descent
The funeral was held al o'clocl
yesterday afternoon and was well at
tended by fremen and others.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17

Opportunity Tale of Col
Mclean, Late NIGH.
Missed Fame and Fortune by Com.
ing to Hawaii-Brazilian Offer
That Was Refused.

Robt. H. Mclean, who was well
known here when he was Colonel Com
manding the National Guard Of Ha-
vail had q regert" story that was
appealing. Almost any man can tell
you several instances Of permitting
chances or opportunities 10 get away
Few fellows in active life however
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-17

The value of the salmon taken from
Alaskan waters annually amounts to
twice the sum paid to Russia for the
territory
The evening times., 1897-08-24
STRIKE LEADER REA'S PLANS.
Hopes 10 Arrange for Marchings
without Violating Court Orders.

Fairmont, W. Va, Aug. 24.-strike
Leader ]. W. Rea has devised a plan By
which he hopes To be able to circumveDt
the United States court injunctions with
out violating their letter.
Under the decision of Judge Goff he be-
lieves IL still pos sibie for the strikers -
camp aud march from place to place
without Coming into contempt Of the
courts. The camp at the Montana mines
will De raaini aimed. and last night Mr.
kea established Camp Rea at Miners VILE,
near the New England mines. This camp
is jiiSt across a rail fence from the mine
property and is in field where there
are springs TO supply water. Ii is provided
with tents, and the men there will he
Comfortable as long as the weather is E0t
cold.
Mr.. Rna SAYS he will have three other
Camps in working order within fort weight
hours at places selected, but not yea made
public 1t is the intention to fill all these
camps with strikers, who will call them
their homes Then there will be visits
from one camp TO another and reunions
of the strikers from all the camps DIT one
designated place. Mr.. Rea says all this
is legal under the Injunction and the de
cision Of Judge Goff. He believes this
sort OF marching will be effective in
demonstrating to the miners at work that
they are going contrary TO the sentiments
OF their fellows and that the existence OF
the camps will draw working miners to
than TO hear speeches and visit frient.s
who have quit work.
The tw ent y-seven strikers W no had been
in Clarks..urg iail returned here yesterday
| ..f
and showed no ili-effects of their incarcera-
| Ton. Tie men were met at the train by
Mr. lea ard others, and were taken To
Skinners Tavern, where tountifui sup
per was given them.
Later at Boyer's Hall, Palatine, these
| strikers and about hundred others hearI
| addresses by Messrs Rea. Woods and
Carney. They were enthusiastic, and ap-
plaudes. the speakers vigorously. Mr.. Rea
| told them of his new camping and march
| ing plan, and they were all anxious to join
| in making a success OF it. There will he u
hundred tnen to GO to Camp Rea this morn
| ing i
In his speech Mr. Rea referred 20 the
| language OF Judge Goff S opinion, and said
| it was feather in the caps of the strik-
ers that the judge should say there had
| been no disorder He said Judge Goff had
! given them the right TO camp and march
| un,ier certain conditions, and he proposed
to take full advantage OF this. Mr.. Rea
| spoke personally of several Of the oper-
| ators and their attorneys, and mentioned
| w. s. Meredith particularly. The strik
ers promised to '-swipe- Mr.. Meredith
when he comes before them at the next
| election for Congress
The evening times., 1897-08-24
PURSE SNATCHER IN COURT.
Frnncis Gilbert St.ut to the Reform
school DuriDy Minority.

Francis Gilbert, uolored, fifteen years
old. was committed in the police court
this morning 20 the Reform School during
snatching. preferred by Mrs. Karl Decker,
the wife of IA well-known Washington cor
respon dent. Yesterday afternoon she
Jeff her home, No. 1916 street, and
walked toward Dodge's grocery store,
al the corner OF Twelfth and y streets
Mrs Ieciler held her purse, cont aiming
several hills and few irinkets. conspicu-
Twelfth street il excited the cupidit
of.Gilbert, who was standing near After
Mrs Decker had passed he followed stealth
ily, and. aw aiiing favorable opportunity,
seized her arm and Trencbed away the
purse SO violent was the sneak's at
tack that Mrs Decker instantly screamed
aloud, attracting the attention of pa ssers-
A large crowd was soon i'm full pur-
suit and was quickly joined by Patrolrnan
Bryan, who shortly effected the capture
of the fleeing young rascal.
This n:orning when arraigned on charges
OF robbery and assault he at first entered
plea Of not guilty, but on the advice of
his counsel. Mfr. Sellers, changed this TO
cnurt to commit his client to the Reform
School during minority. claiming that he
was but fifteen years old, an arrangement
quite sasisf actoIy to Acting Prosecuting
A attorney Baker.
The evening times., 1897-08-24
The lou ruament Tomorrow.

Tomorrow is the day set for the grand
tournament at Marshall Hall. Folks are
prone to think that these occasions are all
alike, after the fashion OF circuses. This
Une however, Is to be a marked exception
to that rule. Everything is being done on
such big scale that like occasions in
past years VIII pale into insignificance. In
addition to the entrance fees of the knights
SIS will be added, the whole to be divided
among the five leading knights The tilt
ing is to begin promptly at noon and from
that time on the grounds will be filled with
brave knights cantering here and there all
over the place. Heralds and j1dges viii be
very much in evidence, too, and the whole
scene Will be a lively one in the extre me-.
After the contest dress ball is to take
place. Here is where the. fair ladies' of the
knights will shine In all their splen dor the
wholeevent making one of The most success
full IN the history ofthe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS y
Alright, to make a fitting end to the day.
a magnificent display of fireworks has BEEN
arranged for. In addition tothe crowds that
will go down from the city there will be
any number of folks from the country about
the Hail. 1t win be merry thron;,, indeed,
that VIII have possession of the grounds to-
morrow In order that none may be disap-
pnintr1i In Erfti3E 10 fhs Hall from fbmn,
both boats of the company VIII be pressed
into service. They Will leave at the follow
ing hours. 9:30 and 10 q. M, $50
3 30 and ESQ D. N.