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Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
Poor Wheels Cause Wreck.

Poor wheels caused bad freight wreck on the Housatonic road just be- low the Lime Rock depot, Monday afternoon. A wheel journal broke and five cars were smashed. including one filled with beef and hams, another with hats from Dan- bury and one with old car wheels Everybody in town who didn't get 8 hat got ham. It transpires, The Journal learns, that some time ago the Barnum Richardson Go. put in bid to supply wheels for certain railroad. A Western firm underbid them and got the contract. After the wreck Messrs. Barnum and Richardson visited the scene, found the broken wheels and saw they were the product of the Vest ern firm and of defective material and workmanship. Some of their own make went through the smash-up unscratched.- d.-Lakeville Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
STATE NEWS.

There are 22 students in the catholic preparatory seminary at Hartford.
 The peculiar subterranean noises for which the town of Moodus Is famous were heard again there last week.
 Deacon and Airs William H Farnham, of East Morris, celebrated the Goth an niversary of their wedding on Monday of last week.
 A fire in the house of Col Samuel B. Horne at Winsted early Wednesday morning did $500 damage. Col. Horne's eye was injured by being struck by the water from the firemen's hose.
 Gov. Cooke has received from the United States goyernmnnt S9, 300, the government allowance of $100 per capi ta per year for veterans supported by the state at the Soldiers Home at Noro- ton.
 Dick large hotel and barns at New town, Mir Leonard, probrietor, were de- stroyed by fire last week Wednesday. Loss S20, 900. insurance $15.000. The same night John T. Carroll's barn and contents were burned.
 George E. Raymond. of Brooklyn, N. r., and Mrs Ellen Trowbridge were married at Willamantic last week They were ingaged to be married 40 years ago, but the match was broken off. Both had married in the meantime.
 Herman Sachs denies positively that he made the statements published in the New Haven Register that he had had intimate relations with Mrs Hotch- kiss and the sheriff and deputy sheriff say that he had no interview with any reporters after his arrest.
 John Moran, who formerly ran buck ct shop in Winsted, and who until re- cently conducted brokerage and real estate business in Torrington, left that borough last week. The people who have speculated in stocks through him and paid him large sums of money are worried about his nasty departure.
 A reunion of the members of the leg islature of 1895 will be held at Savin Rock on the 20th inst. Hon. Samuel Fessender will be master of ceremonies The present state officers, U s. senators and congressman are invited to be pres ent. Huburt Williams, of Salisbury, is on of the committee of arrangements.
 A soldiers monument was dedicated at Barkhamsted on Friday. It is a dark Barre granite oblisque 20 feet high. On the die are inscribed the names of the fallen heroes of the town in the wars of the Revolution, 1872, 1846 and the Civil war. Gov. Cooke was present and prominent natives of ths town from other places.
 The residence of Isaac Ballard, an aged farmer of Ballouville near Putnam was broken into by three masked burg lars carly Thursday morning. The aged couple were covered with revol- yer and the house ransacke ed Only about $40 in money was found and talk en. The burglars took 9 horse from the barn and drove off.
 The special committee appointed by Gov. Cooke to investigate the whole subject of state expenditures expect to hold a meeting in Hartford in October and monthly meetings thereafter. A subcommittee consisting of Senator Converse. of Stafford, and Philo M. Bonnet of New Haven is to investigate the humane institutions receiving state aid
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
Not a Mormon.

We'll, played golf with my wife this morning." said Henry.
 (Which won?" asked George.
 The first man looked up, twisted his mouth around bit, started to say some- thing, but refrained. The other one looked up. (Which won?" he repeat ed.
 (Which one?" said the other, angrily. "What do you think am, Turk or 8 Mormon.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
CORNWALL CENTRE.

Miss Youngs has returned to Bridge port, also Belden Ford. who has been with his grandfather all summer.
 Miss Hattie Peck has commenced her school in New Preston.
 Friends from out of town visited at D. P. Johnson's last week.
 George Dean spent Saturday and Sunday at Mrs 0. Wright's Tn New Mil ford.
 George Hotchkiss is giving the cream cry fresh coat of paint.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16

When you attend the fairs don't go mp against the game which promises to pay you twenty dollars for three, or games of that nature. The truth is. you stand about one chance in two thousand of winning at any of the fakir's games; and that chance is at the option of the operator.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16

The Pinkerton detectives have been notified to return to New York as the state has decided not to spend any more money for hunting the murderers of Marcus Nichols. AS far as the pub lie could judge the Pinkertons' detect i've work on this case was very suggest i've o. comic opera.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16

Sportsmen are much dissatisfied with the new law prohibiting the shooting of woodcock before October 15. The birds will have left the northern part and perhaps, if it should be cold, tho whole state by that time.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
The Play.

"Where are you going in such hur- ry?' asked one trout of his fellow, which was rapidly heading for the sur face of the stream and the open air be- yond.
 "I'm out on fly," gasped the trout.
 And he was.-Pittsburg Chronicle TeleUraph
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
1t Pickles Your Nose. i.

A new gag, says the Waterbury American, is to ask your friend to guess what kind of noise annoys an oyster, and when he gives it up tell him. speak ing rapidly as you can: "A noisy noise annoys an oyster" It is not exactly a tongue-twister, as it is easy enough 10 say, but the effect is the thing.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
That Shut Him Up.

''I guess I ain't so coarse" said the patient animal.
 "Oh, don't know" retorted Balaam. "You could not make man of yourself if you talked for a decade. and I can make An ass of myself in five minutes" !"
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
Not n Born Inventor.

"They do say that every American is a born inventor" said the patriotic gentleman.
 My husband" said the fat lady, ''is an exception. He uses the same old excuses for being out late that used to hear my father use. "-Indianapolis Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16

naws Respecting Newspapers, Printed for the benefit of those who think snat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 s.If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-oface to which they are di- Fected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers dscon timed.
 sSubscribers who do not give express notice to she contrary are considered as wishing tocontinue Sheir subscriptions.
 ssf fsubscrfbersorder thu discontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid.'
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
Death of William Bryan.

William Bryan, editor of the repub- ican newspaper at Hudson, N. Y.,died at his residence in that city on Satur- day at the age of " years. He was a brother of Clark W. Bryan, of Spring. field, Mass. He was postmaster of Hudson from 1877 to 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
LeoaZ Notices.
ITO THE PROBATE COURT for the Dis

ITO THE PROBATE COURT for the Dist l rict of sharon.
 Estate of N. Peter Rasmussen, late of Sharon, in said district. deceased.
 The subscriber represents that said N. Peter Rasmussen last dwelt in the town of sharon in said district, and died on the 2d day of September, A D. 1897, seized and pos sessed of certain goods and estate in said district, to be administered upon, leaving no widow. and as his only heirs at law and next of kin the persons whose names, residences, and relationship to the deceased are as fol- lows: Ludwig m. Meyer, sharon, Conn, nephaw; Christiana Rasmussen, l36 East 117th St., New York City, neice; Mary Ras- mussep, 136 East 1l7th St., New York City, neiee; Christena Rasmussen, 136 East 117th street, New York fifty, neice; Anne Rasmus- sen Lange.and, Denmark, sister; and that said deceased left no will.
 Wherefore your petitioner prays that ad- minstration on said estate may be granted to your petitioner or some suitable person. Dated at sharon, this 9th day of September, A, D. 1897.
 LUDWIG M. MEYER. nISTRICT OF SHARON, Probate Court, IL September 9, A. D. 1897
 Ordered. That the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate 0ffice in sharon in said district on the 22d day of September, A. D. 1897, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon and that public notice be given of the pendency Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circu ation in said district and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon, in said district.
 WILLIAM W. KNIGHT, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
M usical.

Jack-How is your sister getting on with her singing lessons9
 Cissie-Well, papa has taken the waddiug out of his ears for the first time to-day. Boston Traveller.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
In the Language of the Day.

ICIHCIHHHGI EHquIIeTJ "Our minister is not very long wind ed, but he can make the boast that of all the marriages he has performed not one has proven a failure"
 "In other words, he is not pneumatic but g solid tyer."
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
Where Is

Andree and his balloon?
 Boinay, the murder suspect?
 Guldensuppe's head?
 The North Adams murderer?
 The anarchist who is to kill Faure? The Spanish general who can conquer the Cubans?
 The person answering these queries will make himself universally famous beside earning large pecuniary reward.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
Glad Tidlngs.

The specific for dyspepsia, liver complaint, rheumatism, costiveness, general debility. is Bacon's Celery King for the nerves. This herbal tonic stimulates the digestive organs, regulates the liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Samples free. Large packages soc. and 25c. Sold only by Geo. E. Frink. Falls Village; Cochrane Bros, West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers desiring change. must have their copy at this office by Tuesday noon, sure, ia order to insure publica. tion the same week.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
nIsrRIor of sharon, S. Probate Court,

IL August 25, A. D. 1897.
 Estate of Mary Prindle late of Sharon in said district, deceased. The court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed 6 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 a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 EpwAnp K. DEAN, Adm. Post ofice, Amenla Union, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
Aurum Edible.

klndlanapons Journal.l
 By next spring" said the wild.eyed inventor, II shall be rich beyond the imuginings of paresis. am going to Klondike"- 'So are lot of other people,"
 "That is where my fine work comes in. have almost perfected process for making gold edible"
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
It Has Reached Us.

Our devil had the impotence to tell us, the other day, that we were not the only school in the world because we had pupil in our eye.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with . Ae name Of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid thus, R. B, BmtAh 5jul97 indicates that Mir Smith has paid tor his paper to July 5, 1897. It Is hoped that Bubscribers will see to it that their account, As indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- newh of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the pr0per credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be 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 vlainly printed thereon is primR facie evil 1enca of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
nIsrnInr oF SHARON. Prohnte n m nonrt a
nIsTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, \ Eantannhar m ISQ7

It September 10, lS9l.
 Estate of Ebenezer Johnson, late of Sharon, in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed months from date hereof for the creditors Of said es- tate 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
 MRS. EBKNEzER JOHNSON, Executrix, F. o. Address. Ellsworth, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 16, 1897.

Boinay's trail is getting cold and it is suggested that he has started for Klon- dike.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-16
SAMUEL c. BECKLEY.
 EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-02
Reed Gives Recess After the
Tariff Lessons.
AN EXODUS OF MEMBERS
NO NEW LEGISLATION WHILE
TARIFF is PENDING.
SOME TALK OF POOLING BILL
But the Sentiment Has as Yet Found
no Leadership--An Attempt to
Take up Consideration OF
Bankruptcy Bill

Washington, April There was an
exodus of members of the House Of Rep
resentatives from the city to-day and it
is doubtful whether quorum of the
body can be mustered for some time
The tariff bill having been passed and
it having been decided by the House
leaders that no new legislation will be at
tempted by the House while the bill is
pending before the Senate there is no
particular need for the presence of
members until the tariff bill is sent back
TO the House with the Senate amend
ments. In the meantime the House will
meet every third day and adjourn. The
presence of a quorum will not be neces-
sary for this ceremony. If the appropria-
ton bills are amended by the Senate the
House will be called on to consider it
again. Much talk is floating about the
House concerning the possibility that
the recent Supreme court decision against
railroad pooling will result in the consid-
ernig of "a pooling bill by Congress be-
fore the extra session is finished. No
steps TO this end have been taken yet,
however, and although many members
favor a pooling bill the sentiment has
found no leadership. Already an at
tempt is being made to induce the leaders
of the House to consent to the considera-
ton of the bankruptcy bill in expecta-
ton that the Senate will pass one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-02

HESTER'S COTTON REPORT.

New Orleans. La, April 1.-Hestcr'
New Orleans monthly cotton exchange
statement shows an increase for the
month of 11,OO0 bales, compared with
year before last loss of 21S.OOO. and
with 1894. gain of 10000. The total
for March was '9O.040, against 319. .05:i
last year. 60S.015 year before last and
3Oo,343 in 1894. The amount brought
into sight for the seven months from
September to March. inclusive, is 1,441.
600 over last year, 1921 900 under year
before last and $4,000 over 1894.
Stocks at the seaboard and the twenty
nine leading Southern interior markets
on March 81. were 96G.S03. against $50. =
431 last year and 1,1S5, ,G05 the year be
fore Including ports and interior towns
left over from the previous season and
the number Of bales of the current crop
brought into sight during thc seven
months. the supply has been S.242. 800,
against 6.IGI,2I3 last year and $50. .951r
the year before.
Up to March :}1st, last year. 500 100
per cent of the cotton crop had been
marketed and for the same seven months
in 1890. the percentage of the crop
brought into sight was 92.ST-1OO: for
the same time in 1894 the percentage
marketed was 91.62-100.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-02

WORST OF THE FLOOD MAY BE
OVER BY SUNDAY.
But Five Counties Will be Under Water
For 80 Days; Also 100 Miles
of Track

Memphis. Tenn. April 1.-The flood
situation in the Mississippi delta above
Greenville is decidedly better tonight
The half dozen crevaSseS on the Arkan-
Sas and Mississippi shores. between
Helena and GreenviHe, have drawn an
immense volume of water out of the
main channel. which is spreading itself
over the lowlands. but not with that
degree of rapidity that cuts off escape
to the inhabitants of the low counties.
The liver shows Il decline from a point
below Helena to the Wayside creyasse.
The decline above Greenville in many
places. is as great as ten inches: how
ever, Helena, Ark, is not out of danger.
for the water from the St. Francis basin
in Arkansas is still swelling the channel
of she main river from the mouth of the
st. Francis to point south of Helena,
for no break occurs until Westover is
reached, ten miles below that city. The
worst at Helena will be over by Sunday.
Five counties in the delta will be for the
most part under water for thirty days
and the main line and branch lines of the
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley road will
have more than 100 miles of track in
undated. Opposite Perthshire, the up
per crevasse mile of track has been
NdSutl away. lT0DH DIV
two railroad stations and small towns
are Hooded tonight, among them being
Gunnison, Rosedale, Perthshire. Ter
rene, Phaha, Nverton, DahOmey, Storm,
Beulah. Wayside, Longwood Refugee,
SWiftwater, Deeson and Australia. But
the shift is now to the south of Green
vile and the leveeS from Wayside to the
mouth of the river must begin to feel
psl nf ha
back into the channel from the delta. the
White river country and the St Francis
basin. From Memphis to Crawley's
Ridge, the river is now forty miles wide
A line east and west on the water across
Rosedale would probably be fifty miles
long. All of this water must pass ont
between walls of levees IN many places
hut II few miles distant one from the
other. Another rise of one-tenth of
foot i'll the river at Memphis is shown
by the official bulletin from the office
OF the weather bureau. The gauge to-
night registers 36.4 feet. At Cairo an
encouraging fall in the river is shown,
while Paducah reports a fall of seven
tenths OF a foot. At Vicksburg the Bog
river is stationary. Shreveport and
other points below Ncksburg report a
continued rise. The Louisville and
Nashville and the Louisville and Chat
tanooga and st. Louis railways resumed
traffic connection with Nashville to-
night, after a cessation OF two weeks |
due to the high water in the Tennessee
river. The local relief committee this |
afternoon sent Il steamboat to the 81.
Francis river country to bring out water
bound people, and carry supplies of food |
to men and beast. 1t is said that the |
destitution in the territory to be covered |
is fearful, but the news of it did not |
reach Memphis until to-day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-02
COUNTING UP THE DEAD
CHANDLER'S CYCLONE RUINS
HAVE NOT BEEN SEARCHED.
A Thousaro People Are Homeless and
Much Help is Needed ar
rowing Details.

Chandler, Oklahoma, April Al
though the tornado struck Chandler,
eighteen hours ago, very little search
of the ruins has yet been made. and it
is feared that the death roll may be con-
siderably increased. Scores of injured
are under the care of physicians who
have come here from all parts of Okla
homla. None OF the wounded had sue
cumbed to-day, though some of them
cannot possibly recover. Nearly all Of
the men slept in the streets last night
where fires were kept blazing. The
women were cared for in the few houses
which are not destroyed or found shell
ter in the tents sent from surrounding
towns Fifty special policemen effect
ually protected the property of the citi-
zenS. y thousand people are homeless
Help on II large scale is needed. Lawyer
John Dawson and Edgar Demoss, the
barber, who are numbered among the
dead. were eating supper in Wallace's
restaurant when the tornado came up
and the building collapsed. Dawson,
who left Il wife and two children at
Alma, Neb., was instantly killed. Demoss
was pinioned by his right arm. but was
not injured. He cried for help but no
one could reach him through the FIRE
He begged for some one to cut off his
arm, but the horror-stricken crowd was
compelled to see him roast to death.
Search in the ruins is necessarily slow
and true list of the dead and injured
cannot be made for several days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-02
NEW YORK TRAFFIC. CASE,

Supreme Court rs Asked to Advance ic
to the 23rd of April, and Takes the
Motion Under Amusement.
Washington, ID. c.. April 1.-The
United States Supreme Court TO-DAY
SolicitorGenera Conrad acting for the
government entered motion to advance.
on the docket the suit against the Joint
Traffic Association, comprising the prin-
cipal trunk lines of the country. In ad-
dition to setting forth the history of the
proceedings in the court below, the mo-
ton gives the reason for asking in ad-
vance as follows:
The Association is claimed by the
United States to violate, by it's agree
ment Of association, the first and second
sections of the So-called antitrust act OF
July 2nd, 1890, as well as the fifth sec.
ton of the so-caled interstate commerce
act of February 4th, 1887, and also to
be an unlawful interference with inter
state commerce irrespective Of any statu-
tory provision.
The agreement is believed to be ille~
| gal under the principle Of United States
| VS.. Trans Missouri Freight Association
decided by the Court March 90, 1897
But | am informed that this is contested
by the defendants, or by some of them,
and that they will continue to operate
under their agreement until the decision
| of this count in the premises.
| THE cause being one of great public
| Importance involving the right of COM
peting railroad companies to combine for
| the purpose of maintaining rates and
pooling traffic, I respectfully move this
| Court for an advancement of the case,
| to be heard at the present term
Mr.. Conrad contented himself with st
| formal presentation of the motion, sug-
gesting the 23rd instant as the date TO.
| the argument.
Mr.. James Carter appeared for toe.
| Traffic Association. He announced con-
currence in the motion to advance, saying
. that his clients were very anxious to have
| the case heard before adjournment for
the summer. The court announced
through the Chief Justice that the motion
would be taken under advisement