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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

amazement while the water ran riot
and took possession of all space.
Foam-crested waves Numbered in t.
ward the land in n aenificent process
sion, and seemed to threaten the
granite cliffs thai have stood the
brunt of storms since the beginning
of time
Far 70 the westward the giant
rollers could be seen, their white
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

II is reported In London that Great
Britain intends TO demand that the
Chine government dismiss Ii Hung
Chang. on the ground that he has
caused China 70 assume an attitude
OF opposition to Britain
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
oUTrDE THE GOLDEN GATE
Graphic Description Of tn Power Of
Wind and Wave.

wind and waves pr scented a spec
tacular performance outside the
Golden Gate yesterday morning that
dwaried into Insight ca ce all hu-
man efforts. There was a wonder
ful grandeur IN this display and a.
the same time such an overwhelming
mastery Of the elements tina. the
spectator could but look with awed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

j w. Jagq, chief officer OF the liner
Britannia. was discharged from Gus
tody al Queenstown, but was re-
arrested al thu request OF the United
States on charges OF embezzlement
and larceny
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

The war has lasted los days and
cost us Sll0, 100000
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

Life, | repeat, is energy of love.
Divine or human; exercised in pain,
In strife and tribuation. and or
dained,
II so approved and sanctified, to
pass
Through shades and silent rest. to
endless joy.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
Range Changes.

A visitor to the cattle ranges in the territories nowadays after an absence of ten years finds many changes. Some are surprising innovations. The economy and commercial prudence that business men elsewhere have had to employ to be successful in the past few years have been carefully exercised by the cattle men. Many economical methods that would have been thought contemptible in managing herd and ranch a dozen years ago are now practiced on the ranges. The day of prodigality on the ranges and of the glory of cattle kings and queens has gone. Nowadays the bodies of dead cattle are saved and sold.
 No one thinks of leaving the pelt on the animal found dead on the range. Time was when such pinching was left for the poor half breed Indians. Even the piles of bones left after dehorning operations are saved and made a source of revenue. The fertilizer that went to waste on the ranges is sent at so much a ton to horticultural districts for use in the orchards. New methods are in vogue by which time and wear and tear on the horses are saved. A half dozen horses and cowboys do twice as much work and cover twice as much territory as formerly. The branding of the herd is done by improved contrivances that save half the time.--Field and Farm.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
New Marlboro Resident Dead.

Henry W. Sheldon, 79 years 3 months and II days. died at his home in New Marlboro Saturday morning from disease incumbent on old age. MT Sheldon was one of the most successful farmers in this region and had follow ed the vocation all his life The house in which he died was the one in which he was born and where seven genera tions of the Sheldon family have been reared. It was built in 1750 by his great grandfather Ezra Sheldon who came fir m Sufield in 1745, and is one of tue best known homesteads of the Colonial period in southern Berk- shire Mir Sheldon represents the sturdy class of New England farmers and has always been an active, upright citizen. Ia politics he was a staunch Republican and has served his native town in many ways For number of years he was selectman and also road commissioner. He also held other minor town offices. In 1878 and 1879 one time he was president of the Housatonic Agricultur- al society. He was a faithful member of the Congregational church. At the time when the paper industry was at its height in Mill River he built the dam at Lake Garfield. He was the son of Josiah Sheldon, who married Miss Emily Stevens. His widow. who was Miss Isabelle Wilcox of Sandisfield, sur wives him, as do four children, two sons, William H. and George Sheldon, and two daughters. Misses Jennie and Mary Sheldon. all of whom live al home. He is also survived by sister. Mrs E. M. Wilcox of Great Harrington and a brother, George Sheldon, who re- sides at Lincoln, Neb.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
Rig Money In Sheep.

This has been a great year for sheep farmers, and they have sold their spring lambs at highly satisfactory prices. The consumption of mutton has been grad ually increasing in this country until 1t has reached unprecedented proportions. In the meanwhile the public taste has become more fastidious than ever be- fore, and small difference in quality is now very likely to make big differ ence in price. The demand for spring lambs has become very large, and for prime lots prices have been very re- munerative. But there are great many common lots that are hard to sell. Spring lamb is luxury, and buyers make big difference between choice and thin lots. Range sheep are now be- ing marketed freely, big fiocks coming here from Oregon, Washington, Utah and Idaho, and sales were made this week at $4 to $4.75 per 100 pounds. About 400, 900 sheep have been trans. ferred recently from Oregon and Wash ington to the Dakotas for grazing, and later on will be shipped to this and other markets. Extensive preparations are being made for the feeding of sheep near Winona, Minn., next autumn. One feeder expects to feed 25, 900 head and has already built his sheds.-Na- tional Stockman.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
Fewer Horses In California.

Nothing is more certain than that the doctrine of "the survival of the fittest" is being exemplified in the horse breed ing industry in this country, and espe- cially in California this year. The de- pression which began in 1898, resulting partly from financial conditions and partly from an oyerproduction of horses unfit for the work they were intended by their breeders to perform, finally re- suited, as such movements generally do, in panic and horse owners rushed to the market everything and anything in the shape of a horse that they consider.
 cd was better sold than kept. All the culls of the old breeding farms went to the retired list and from there when times continued to grow harder and feed scarcer to the sales ring, the huckster wagon and the crematory. There is no great loss but brings with 1t small gain, and the losses to individuals who made heavy investments in horsefiesh during boom times will be offset by the vast improvement in the average quail ty of the horses that are left to perpetu- ate the race.-Breeder and Sportsman.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
Annual Meeting o. U. A. M

Saturday evening Victory Council No. 65.O. U. A. M. of Canaan. held their annual meeting and elected officers for the next term. The same evening sev- en members of Hubbard Council of Winsted paid them visit. Good speaking was rendered by the visitors aud they spoke highly of Victory Council. They worked their degree term to the satisfaction of all. with the small number of men they had to work with.
 After the business was transacted the meeting closed and all were invited to the dining room where justice was done to a bountiful spread. Music and speaking were the enjoyment for the rest of the evening. The Winsted boys took the midnight freight for home. with a cordial invitation to come again. They were we'll pleased with the way they were used by the Canaan boys.
 For the size of the place Canaan has as prosperous council as there is in the state, and growing all the while.
 The following officers were elected for the coming months: Councillor, G. s. Benedict; vice councillor. l.. E. Holt; recording secretary. H. c. Taller day; assistant recording secretary, Earl Coon; financial secretary, l.. E Howe; treasurer, NJ. J. Kilmer; guard, J. Condon; W. H. Fuller; In- side protector, O. Deane; outside pro- tector, A. Kilmer; trustee, l.. Ball; del egate to state council. G.. s. Green; al- tern ate, H. Schamerhorn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
SHEEP IN AUSTRALIA.
How Wool Production Is Conducted on .
 Big Scale.

How Wool Production Is Conducted on q
 Big Scale.
 The shearing season in the wool coun- tries of Australia, says writer in the London Sketch, is the most important and the busiest of any which occur in sheep rearing. The swagman has an op- portunity which he does not like and usually disregards, and the English ca det has no reasonable excuse to remain idle The opening of the sheds is not simultaneous, for as the hot weather comes down from the equator, those runs away back-where 1t is too hot to curse and one never sees the kangaroo start cutting out some weeks before sheep walks in less temperature but cooler regions The shearers and the musterers travel in their own mobs, and in many cases work the same circuit. Shearing in Australia is earlier than in New Zealand, so much so that when the merry band has tallied out the contracts with the "oornstalk, gum ohswing" and "banana" squatters of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, it ships to Maoriland, and, plying the blades on the sheep of the Three islands, returns in time for the early wool clips among the God forgotten backs of Queensland.
 Prior to the shearing is the sheep mastering. For weeks the homestead has been bathed in red clouds of sand, which rise from the drafting yards as the sheep play silly devils'' when they are worked. The yarders, with despair written on their faces, know that they are coming to the end of their oaths and the dogs to the limits of their endurance. Drafting on cool days is possible and may be oompassed with but few detona- tions of sulphurous character; but on scorcher, when meat can be cooked on
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
Meeting of the Litchfield County Uni-
 versity Club.

Meeting of the Litchfield County Uni-
 versity Club.
 The college men of Winsted extended the Inequalities of that place to the Litchfeld County University Club Fri day night of last week. About one hundred members responded to the in- vitations and spent one of the most profitable and enjoyable evenings in the history of the club under the hos pitAble roof of the Hotel Winchester.
 The local committee and Landlord Chase had spared no pains in arranging for the comfort of the guests. The large dining hall was elaborately decora- ted with the different college colors and banners; the banquet was elaborate and most excellently served while the '.fe st of reason" which followed under the tasteful guidance of Toastmaster Hubert Williams was abounding in wit and inspiration. The coffee and cigars having arrived and the sweet strains oi the orchestra being hushed, an address of welcome was delivered by the Rev N. NJ. Calhoun of Winsted; toasts were responded to as follows: 1.-The State oi Connecticut" Gov. Lorrin A. Cooke, MT and Mrs Carl Stoeckel, the Rev E. S. Ferry; ''The Pulpit" the Rev J. 0. Goddard; ''The Bsr," Hon. Donald T, Warner; "The Doctor" Dr Geo. H. Knight; "The Press" Geo. 0. Wood ruff; Harvard. the Rev H. B. Roberts,
 Short speeches were also made by c. F. Chapiu, editor of the Waterbury American, Robert O Rock we'll of Pitts field, Mass, Hon. T. s. Gold anu Jos Fl. Vaill.
 At late hour to the music of Auld Lang Syne and America the club ad journed to meet on the invitation of MT and Mrs Stoeckel at Norfolk next June
 special train was run from Winsted at the close of the banquet for the con venience of members as far west a: Lakeville. The Rev Henry Utterwici and Samuel A Eddy were in attend ancs from this town.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

Advertised letter at Canaan post office is addressed to Mrs Stephen Sar- dam.
 Willard Burghardt is home from Eastman Business College, Poughkeep- sic, for months vacation.
 Ward Brinton of East Canaan is seriously i'll with stomach trouble. A consultation of doctors was held on Monday.
 We are told that on Monday there was superb skating on Lake Washining. The ice was four to five inches thick, as smooth as glass and as hard as steel.
 Geo. E. Brink of Falls Village pass ed the examination before the state board of pharmacy at Hartford, Dec. 9th, and is now a licensed pharmacist.
 William Garfield, who lives few miles north of Canaan Valley over the line in Massachusetts, owns five two year old steers that are running wild in that section and no one is able to catch them. Mir Canfeld thinks they will have to be shos
 Frank Decker. who formerly lived on the Douglas farm in this place, died in Waterbury last Satuday. Burial was in Sheffield on Monday afternoon. Frank was the sen of Eugene Decker and is survived by his father and a brother John of Salisbury, and wife and two daughters, one being Mrs Jesse Drum of this place.
 -Guesses are growing on Ed. Fitz- gerald's big hog which is to be butcher ed Jan. 2. One man guesses it will weigh 800 pounds, while another one guesses it will weigh 1000 pounds. We guess it will weigh between the two, and Ed can collect his 10c on this guess when he sees fit
 Monday morning Mrs Charles Bun nell. D. l.. Peirce's servant girl, with three other colored ladies started for the Sunny South Sweet Hall, Va. This is the second season Mrs Bunnell has been employ ed in the Peirc, family. Miss Maggie Riley has taken Mrs Bun nell's place. She was with the Peirce family last winter.
 Miss Emma Lawrence has suffered with nervousness for quite awhile and on Tuesday started for the sa,iitarium at Montour Falls, N T. about three miles from Watkins, N. Y. It is hoped that absolute rest of body and mind to- gether with the constant and skillful treatment of a specialist there will re- store her to health. Her uncle, Henry s. Rood of Benton Centre, N. Y. and Mrs H. H. Church of Syracuse, N. Y. accompanied her from Canaan. The party intended to go only to Syracuse on Tuesday, and yesterday Mir Rood and Emma would proceed to Montour Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22


 the zinc roofs and blisters are raised by the drinking water yard work of any description is hell-to accept the merest and inadequate Austrslasian colloquial- ism. The wool washing crew is another band of experts who "hump the billy" from shed to shed. They SCOUT the wool and attend to drying and packing. In New Zealand fieeces are baled up with out washing, but the sands of Australia increase the weight so much that the expenses do not swamp the returns. The bales will hold about 75 fieeces, though this is no hard and fast rule. An ap- proximate value is e10, and the carriage price is all contract. The groan of the wheels, the cracking of the whips, the creak of the load, denote that the clip is almost gathered, and when the jour- ney begins the patient bullocks work with will till they drop on the burn ing sand, exhausted by the scanty food the shortness of water, the pitiless sun and the strain of the weight. The jour ney is always a far one on those back runs, but where they ship by barges the monotony contains a pleasant change. To load the barge and slowly to float down the stream is an idleness which all men appreciate. ... ....
 To lie upon bale and gaze upon the snow topped mountain range, the wind ing river, the forests on the slopes, the undulating paddocks melting into space, to listen to the bleating of the sheep, the lowing of the cattle, the neighing of the horses, engender a passion for the life, which seems supreme. It is finer than the life of cities It lifts the idle dreamer to paradise of nature where, with gun and rod, horse and dog, he can enjoy sport, indulge tastes and love animals
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
POINTERS.
Girl wanted. See adv.
Litchfield County.

Says the Waterbury American in its editorial columns:
 Tho traditions of Litchfeld county for brain and conscience in the profes- sions, for mental and moral substance in the pulpit. at the bar and in the practice of medicine. for wit and pith in conversation and for force and eloquence in orstory. are we'll preserved in the Litchfeld County University Club. which held it's winter meeting at Win sted Friday night. In it's membership of less than l50 are to be found perhaps none who. unique and apart hundred years from now, will stand as landmarks in the history of this time. There are more competitors and the competition is sharper now than it was . century ago. But there is an extraordinary high average of excellence of many kinds that goes to make such meeting of men enjoyable. stimulating and profita- ble. Especially remarkable is the exist ence of such a club In a community dis tinctively rural, in which there are no cities to bring men of great abilities in- to close association, and where the membership is made up of those whose professional work is confined within more or less narrow physical environ ment,
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
BREAKING A COLT.
Short but Frequent Lessons Give the Best
 Results.


 I have seen some ugly runaways prevented, says writer in The Na- tional Stockman, by using what horse men call the "side line. !" A short chain is fastened to the ring on the left end of the bit, then passed under the jaw and through the ring on the right side. A strong line or small rope is attached to this. One man holds this line in readiness, while the other handles the check lines. This side line is very severe and sSseuld never be used except when really necessary to control him, but when his coltship attempts to run and becomes unmanageable this line will always bring him to terms.
 Before hitching up the wagon or sled should be run out in the open field or road, so there will be no turning at first. The colt will have enough new impressions to take in without being pulled around to right or left. The ground should be smooth 80 there will be little rattling of the wagon at the start. If this is increased gradually, it is surprising how soon he will become accustomed and pay no attention to it
 Hitch the old, steady horse first. Snap the other lines and breast strap on the colt and hitch its traces the last thing. Don't keep it standing moment after being hitched. Have good, strong man in the wagon to handle the lines, but let the best horseman, the one with the most animal magnetism, lead the colt at first. Keep perfectly cool whatever happens
 The chances are 100 to 1 that there will be no serious trouble. If there is, excitement will only make matters very much worse.
 Don't be alarmed or discouraged if the colt, as soon as it finds itself going, tries to run and rears, lunges, throws it. self, etc. This shows spirit and will power, two very commendable traits in the horse. Nearly every high spirited colt will do something bad before he is thoroughly broken. It is much better that he do his best to get rid of the whole business as soon as hitohed up. Then you have splendid chance to size him up, for if there is fight or run or kick in him it will come to the surface then.
 Finally, do not make the first lesson too long. It is very worrying for the colt and very trying on his good temper to hitch him up and work him a half day at the start. If he behaves himself reasonably we'll, do not keep him in the harness long, but unhitch him and give him something extra good to eat. Short but frequent lessons should be the rule.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
s'Old Sleuth,, Dead.

Harland HalseY died in Brooklyn last Friday. He was "Old Sleuth, the writer of so many detective stories. Halsey never was detective, and never shot a revolver in his life, but lived in a comfortable home with lovely wife aud reeled off bis stories by the yard. so to speak. in handwriting that none but his old printers could read. He was a regular church attendant and as quiet man as you would meet any where.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
We w 0nder

If the ninet eth century will close before North Canaan erects a soldiers monument.
 If the majority of people will receive just what they need for Christmas present.
 If Spain is not sorry that Columbus discovered America.
 If the project of a summer hotel in Canaan is waiting for the trolley to materalize.
 Who invented la grippe.
 If ice houses will be filled before the January thaw arrives.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
The Due d,orIean..

The Duo d'Orleans is not acting as if he expected an early call to the French throne. He is spending extravagant sums of money on the redecoration of Orleans House, Twickenham, which he intends to make the center of the royal duke, however, by reopening Orleans House, is able to be within easy reach of London and the seaooast, and the present renovations are being executed with view to opening the house to so- ciety. The duke intends to entertain on large scale. He has the means and the rank to s,nke himself q social lion.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
What a. the Ch,lare. Drink.

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nourlshing and takes the place of coffee. The more Grain-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made O pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the shoice grades of coffee but costs about k as much. All grocers sell it l5c. and 25c.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

Pains in the chest when a person has a cold indicate tendency toward pneu- monia. A piece O: flannel dampened with ChamberIain's Pain Balm and bound onto the chest over the seat of pain will promptly relieve the pain and prevent the threatened attack of pneu- monia. This same treatment will cure a lame back in few hours. Sold by w. II. Camp. Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E Frink, Falls Village
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
NEWS NOTES.

On Monday Rev Dr Thomas Mckee Brown, rector of St. Mary the Virgins, in New York, died of pneumonia He was noted as being the promoter of ritualism in the Episcopal church in America.
 The U. s. Senate have adjourned un- til Jan. 4.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
A Common Danger.

you have ever had . cold which you per mitted to wear awayn it mss interest you to know it was dangerous proceeding. Every cold and cough which is neglected paves the way for consumption, bronchitis asthma or catarrh. Otto's Cure, the famous Ge rman throat and lung remedy, will cure any Ieough or cold and save you from consumption. Sold by Cochrane Bros, West Cornwall Prices 25 and soc. per bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICES!

Don't you want GOOD heating and plumbing job? Alvord's, Winsted, Ct
 It's dandy-every one says so, and they sell like hot cakes! Try one and save ten dollars. Dockash range $23. 50 delivered on trial. Alvord's. Winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
MARRIED.

BRUEY -LANDoN At New Britain, Dec. IA. Mir Frank Bruey of Norfolk, and Miss May Landon formerly of Nor- folk.
 WELcH-VAM-At New York, Dec. l5, Dr Harry Little Welch of New Hsv- en and Miss Annette Vail.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
DIED

SENIOR At Lakeville, Dec. 15. Mrs
 Benjamin Senior. JUDD-At Kent, Dec. 13, Mrs Ann
 Judd, aged 81. WErMoRE-At Torrington. Dec. 13, Mrs
 Fanny O. Wetmore, aged 96- SHKLDoN-At New Marlboro, Mass.
 Dec. IT, Henry W. Sheldon, aged 79. FrTcH-At Lakeville, Dec 12, Mrs
 Olive Park Fitch, aged 90 THRALL-At Hinsdale, N. Y. Dec. IA.
 Stephen s. Thrall, aged 30.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

Do you hold any Western Mortgages on lands in Minnesota, North and South Da- kota. Nebraska or Kansas? If SO, call and see me. have good arrangements for handling the same.
 E.D NORTON, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief of the Town of North Canaan will meet at the Town Hall in said town on the first Monday of January (2d) 1899 at g o'clock in the forenoon and will ad- journ from time to time till they shall have completed the duties imposed upon them by law.
 Dated North Canaan, Dec Is, 1898.
 FREDERICK GILLETTE
 GEORGE K. GOODWIN Board of Relief.
 WALLACE CANFIELD