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Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

grades now until at Beaumont we are 2566 feet above sea level and for the last 26 miles we have ascended 2040 feet or 7Sl feet to tue mile. Looking a little to the left is large snow capped mountsin 10, 800 feet high and to the right another cue still higher, whose icy lips kiss the clouds in distant skies.
 At Cotton we were deuged with large oranges at : cts per dozen and we laid in quite a supply At Los Angeles we parted with MT r. Van Valpr and his lady friends, whose presence we missed, for indeed ray of sunlight has left us.
 Monday, the 29th of Feb, we pass Mojave at a. m. The sky is clear and the stars are shining brightly. but as we climb up to the summit of the Tehachspi at au elevation of 275i feet, thick clouds gather and the rain is drip. ping upon us while below us only l2 miles at Moiave it is clear as bell. But such charming views greet the eye coming fast and thick. Now we rush down steep declines, round in a circle under the same road bed, where but a few moments ago we were, and looking up 79 feet straight in tue air we can see the tracks that We have just left only ! of mile. This is fine piece of en- gineering, known as the Tehachspi loop, second only to one in the world. And down the steeps old No. 20 is go- ing like runaway steed, whipping around this curve, through that tunnel, across this cascade aud along that canyon. winding its way through 19 fnn mi E.,I 1xaa tk.a great San Joaquin valley of the Golden Gate, where the flowers never fade and the grass is always green. Here in this land of golden sunshine the oranges, peach and the vine grow side by slde covering vast acres. while cattle and sheep in extensive numbers cover the plain. Agriculture is expedited by large systems of irrigation. Ore of these systems taps the Mercer river with it's 27 mile main. 10 feet deep, 100 feet wide at top and 70 feet at the bottom, with carrying capacity of 3400 cubic feet per second. This canal is only one of many in this valley and cost s, ,242,- 900 This valley sentiueiled as it is on the north by the snow capped Shasta and on the south by Tehachapi with the rugged peaks of the Sierre Nevada and the coast range, IS one of verdent lovlI- nese. -#
 We arrived in San Francisco Monday evening, Feb 28, having been six days and nine hours on our journey. We went direct to the Palace hotel and put mp. Tins hotel is the finest one in the city. FRANK EsIMoNs. San Francisco, March 6, 1898.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Editor of p,e Connectic,a Western Ne,us,

Editor of He Connectic,a Western Ne,us,
 Tbe reports concerning the wonld be assassin Andrew Brasee, Tn attempting to take the life of Charles W. BarnuD, have bsen substantially correct, and the shock of horror that the com munity first had. has turned to feeling of heartfelt thankfulness and gratitude to Him who wstcheth over and leadeth all. in staying the assassiu's hand, and aparing MT Barnum's life. The one strange thing is, why Brasee should single out Mir Barnum as an ina sginary enemy, will probably remain mystery, for the relations between Brasee and MT Barnum have always been of the most friendly nature. much more so than usually exists between employer and employee.
 The remark has frequently been made that MT Barnum had not an enemy in the whole world At the present writing MT Barnum is very weak from the loss of blood from the several wounds inflicted by the sssasbin's knife. but he is slowly and surely recovering. B. Lime Rock. Conn.,. March 14. 1898.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
NEW M MARLBORO.

Rev Mir Lewis of Mill River preached in the Congregational church last Sun day.
 The Y. P. s. 0. E.. of New Marlboro and Southfield are both invited to meet with the Mill River society Sunday evening at seven o'clock to consider the topic ''The evils of all intemperance."
 Charles Bergman is home on short visit.
 The young people gave Alfrod Berg man a surprise party with nice pres ent Thursday evening.
 John Doten of Clifton Park, N. Y. is in town.
 The weekly prayer meeting will be held at the home of Gilbert Hollister Thursday evening at seven o'clock.
 Miss Margaruite Bernard invited many of her little friends to her birth day party last Thursday.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
HUN rsvILLE ana SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs A. B. Ensign has returned from her visit with friends in New Milford.
 Mrs O. E. Chase and children are the guests of friends in Pittsfsld, Mass.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Turkinton of Morris called on friends here last week
 Mir and Mrs s. W. Morris of Torring- ton are here intending to remain for . couple of weeks with relatives and friends.
 The building formerly used as store is being converted into 8 dwelling house. Mir Norman Surdam will oo- oupy the lower part and Fred Blake the upper rooms.
 Mail agent Geo. Hanchett spent Q little time at his old home here last week.
 Dame Rumor has it that Geo. Rora- back has leased the Mary Whitford farm and will move there soon.
 Mrs Ruth Roraback has rented the house owned by Mrs Charles Nodine at shis place, So. Canaan, and will reside there.
 Dwight Tiffany has been through here inspecting the pine timber land with Q view of purchasing the same and removing his steam saw mill from Cornwall here-abouts,
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

For some time, I have suffered with rheumatism and tried every imaginable remedy, without effect. Mir F. G. 8. Wells advised me to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, telling me that it had cured many cases of long standing like mine. I have used four bottles and feel sure that one more bottle will make my cure complete P. KoNLz, Claremore. Ark. Sold by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Frink. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
BEATS THE KLONDIKE.

Mir A. O. Thomas, of Marysville, Tex. has found a more valuable discovery than has yet been made in the Klon- dike. For years he suffered untold az ony from Consumption, accompanied by hemorrhsges; and was absolutely cured by Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He declares that gold is ot little value in comparison with this marvellous cure; would have it, even if it cost hundred dollars a bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat and lung affections are positively cured by Dr Kings New Dis covery for Consumption. Trial bottles at w. H. Camps Drug store. Regular size 50 cents and $l. %. Guaranteed to curs or price refunded.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

'I can say one thing for Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy; and that is that it excels any proprietary medicine have seen on the market. and have been in the practice of medicine and the drug business for the past forty years" writes J. NJ. Jack son, M. D., Bronson. Fla. Physicians like Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarhoea Remedy because it is a scientific preparation, and because it always gives quick relief. Get bottle at w. H Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo, H. Olark's drug store. Salisbury; G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
How Go Cure 4 Cola.

Simply take Otto's Cure. We know of its astonishing cures and that fl wil! stop "a cough quicker than any known remedy, If you nave Asthma. Bronchitis. Cansumption or any disease of the throat and lungs, d few noses or this great remedy will surpsise you. II you wish to try, call at our store and we VIII oe pleased to furnish you a sample bottle Tree oi cost. Large bottles 50c and 25 Coch. Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
Le0Gi Notices.
DIsTRIoT OF SHARON, ss. Probate Court
 March A n lQQQ

Estate Of Jennette Chamberlain late of Sharon in said district, deceased.
 The court of Probate for the district oi Sharon hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attestcd, within said time, will be debarrod recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 FRANCES PESDLEroN, Administratrix. P. O. address Patterson, NY
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
DIsTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court C March I5 IS0S

D March 10, loJo.
 Estate of William Peck late of North Ca- naau in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of ths administrator for an order of sale of real estate belonging to said estate, described in said application on ile
 oRDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Canaan ou the 24th day of March, A. D 1898, at l o'clock in the after noon, and the Court directs said administra- tor to give public notice to all persons in- terested in said estate to appear if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said probate district, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign- post In said North Canaan, five days be- fore the said day of hearing and return make to the Court
 Attest, DAVID O. wHrrrLrsrr, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

'I owe my whole life to Burdock Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores cover cd my body. seemed beyond cure. B. B B. has made me perfectly we'll womsn." Mrs Chas. Hutton. Berville, Mich.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

"A dose in time saves lives" Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup; nsture's remedy for coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases of every sort.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

A household necssity-Dr Thomas Electric Oil. Heals burns. cuts, wounds of any sort: cares core throat, croup, catarrh, asthma; never fails.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
DIsTRToT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court,
 Marah A n

b March 1, A. D. 1898
 Estate of William H. Blodgett late of Ca naan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district O Canaan hath limited and allowed month, 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 b, debarred.a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi ate payment to
 FREDERICK ". KINGSLEY, Administrator P. O. S6 Division St., littstield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

nISTRICT of Canaan. ss Probate Court, U March II. 1898.
 Estate of Maria N. Cooper late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canun, hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present thuir accounts, pro- perly attested, within said time, will be de- barred d recovery. All persons indebted 10 said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 GKoBoE W. HALL. Administrator. P. O. address Falls Village Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17
P. O address Sharon. Ct.
DIs1RICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, b March 10. A. D. 1898.

b March To- A. D. 1898.
 Estate of Dennis McOarty late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted ate payment to
 HARLAN P. MoRsE. Administrator. P. O. address South Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

| lIOI NIOI UI NUHTfn bN. TTODute JOurt U March 10th, AID. 1898.
 Estate of William E. Marsh late of sharon in said disti ict deeeased
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested. within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate paymentto
 AMELIA NJ. MARSH. P. address sharon Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

Sheffield is not the slowest town in the world but we are forced to believe that it's growth has not been very rapid. as our correspondent this week says that not new house has been built there in twenty years.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-17

They were afterw ards captured and will soon be tried. Our marshals left us at Benson.
 At Maricopa the air is hne. Eleva- ton 1173 feet above sea, clear Arizona weather. Phoenix, the capital, is noted for it's nice streets and hotels. The whole country is rich in minerals. For hundreds of miles this sandy country is being converted into fne agricultural lands by means of irrigation, this work being done by large irrigating compan- ies, whose tents dot the plains. At Yuma we have 20 minutes for lunch. Here we see luscious oranges hanging in the trees, large oleanders in full bloom, palm trees on every corRer, roses, lilies and other flowers at every turn. The Yuma or Aztec Indians were here in swarms. coy msidens and athletic bucks in gorgeous array selling their wares, the mercury registering 80 in the shade. But our time Is up and our conductor sings out ''all aboard" and as we climb upon oar coach we see Miss Ray taking a snap shot with her camera at the old chief and several of his braves and one of our party Ina l obtain ed bow and arrow with which to shoot bears in Alaska. The Arizona penitentiary is located here.
 Our next place or interest is Salton, 263 feet below sea level. Looking to the south we see vast acres that resem- ble an ocean with numerous islands, but what is in reality mirage caused by the reflection of the sun on vast fields covered with salt. This place was once covered by the sea. The mountains on the south show it's wash to this day Large quantities of salt are mired here. The supply seems inexhaustible, the surface being covered for miles. India, our next stopping place, is noted as a health resort. where consumptives, rheumstics and asthmatics come. and go away healed. This place is also below sea level, but We are climbing:up steep
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-21

as | CROPPED my way out of the apartment
! met my orderly running toward mo.
Reaching the deck, L gave orders to post
sentries to keep silence and to flood the
magazines. The magazines were already
flooding themselves. | saw then that the
disaster complete; in fact [ noticed
a few of our men struggling in the water.
=" Only three boats were left of the num-
Der We carried. These, the gig barge and
second whale boat. were lowered as quick
~ rs -.e COLA set them in the water
There was & zig hole knocked III the
side of the barge and it IS a wonder that
it did not sink with the few who mad
climbed into it.
Best Not 70 Think, but Know.
"'What do you think caused the eXpio-
eion?' / asked Captain Sigsbee
You viii have to excuse me from an
swering that he replied. In such cases
It Is best not to think; 1t Is best 10 KNOW
That REQUIRES investigation and time
might not Il small torpedo. these rea-
eoners argue, have struck the side OF the
Maine and exploding, set OIL one OIL 'he
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-21
DE LONE SAYS IT is TERRIBLE
And Asserts That the Spaniards Are
Not To Blame.

New York, February 1G-Senor DcLome
heard the news of the disaster to the Maine
al the Hotel St. Mare this morning De
Lone refused to credit the news. but when
the truth dawned upon him, he said
1t is terribla. | pray Sod the news
has been exaggerated You may be
sure Of one thing. however. No Span
lard aid this. Like myself, all Span
iards Of Importance retain friendly feel
ing toward this country, There Will be
America and Spain. This appalling dis
aAtur forces ME to Il declaration that |
love America as | DO no other country
than my own.
The 81 aniah ministry and the Spanish
people nave been greatly misnndel-
stood in this country. They all desire
peace they all walt peace with Amer
lea ard Americans, not only from mo
tives of policy, but because they love
America.
| an forced to say now by this terrible
affair what ! should nave been preciud-
ed from saying before. There Is no
country in the word chat ] love as J
do America. | love the country and tn"
people. K is with n. No"n"St regret
that take my leave rs the result OF
this unfor,un ate letter incident. Nearly
all prGminenJ Spaniards and men of in
nuencc in my country share my views
in regard 10 America
Spain cannot afford to haY" war with
thj United States. If only from motives
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-21

r,ar9ziucs some of which are iocalcd lor-
ward? Still again, it WAS limited thaI .iiGIo
was a Cuban mine laid, ana tii1t u i"I .,,
IN IFS mission. which was to destroy the
c,,,t.h cruiser anchored near. and struck
the Maine
Thrilling Details Of the Disaster.
XIV West Fla. February 17.-Lieutenant
1ohn Rlandin. OF Baltimore, one of the
N1airo,s survivors, who is at the Key West
hotel. gave the correspondent or the -N7So-
ciatrd Press this evening a succihct a.
count Of the disaster saying that not until
now has he been able to recollcct the Sc
oueuce of events in the awful ten minutes
following the explosion Tuesday evening.
Lieutenant BIandin says:
IT was on watch and when the men had
been piped below / looked down the mann
matches and ever the side of the ship.
II walked aft TO the quarterback behind
the rear tulret as it was after clock ia
the evening and sat down on }he port s'"e'
whore / re NAMED for awhile. For some rea-
son cannot explain to myself no" l
moved 10 starboard ana sat down there l
WIS feeling IL bit gIum, and, in fact WAS
eo olJfct that Lieutenant Hood came up
md asked iaughingly If / wus asleep. l
said:
mo. sir: l am on watch
scarcely had 1 spoken when there came
n duu. sutlen roar. Would to God tnHt l
could blot out the souud md the scenes
tb.t followed. Then came a sharp eAplo-
sin,7 some saw numerous detonaions l
remember only one. 1t seemed TO me the
sound came from the port side forward.
Then came q perfect rain of missiles or All
kinds FROM huge pieces OF cement 10
blocks of wood. steel rulings, fragments
Of gratings ana all the debris that "oUIu
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-21
BELKNAP SAYS TORPEDO DID TT.
Rear Admiral Says the Maine's De-
struction Was Not Accident.

Boston, February 16,-Rear Admiral
George Belknap. United States navy, retire
ed, said today he was inclined to think tho
Maine was blown up by a torpedo.
II do not see" he said. chow al cX-
ploslon OF the forward magazine could
have occurred. The keys of the maya
zines are always kept in the custody OF
the captain. All the ammunition Is care
fully Cascd, mostly in the form or pro-
iectii5S and their CNplO-3On IS
next 20 impossible. If, as the dispatches
statn, the whole bow Of the ship was
blown off. it is apparent thai The expo
sion could not have been caused by the
boilers, or the coal getting heated. do
not see how it could have occurred from
the paut room, as every precauuon IS
taken to prevent the collection of eX-
plosivc gases IN the paint room ana r
such an explosion occurred 1t would
have been more likely 70 have caused
fire than destroy the ship
Rear Admiral Bellnap said it was very
significant thing that the Maine should
have blown up in that particular harhor at
this particular time. In the absence OF In
formation as to the cause of the explosion
he thought it was the most significant indi-
cation in the whole matter
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-21
FROM THE NAMES CAPTAIN.
Captain sigsbee Sends Telegram to
Secretary Long.

Washington. February 1G-While Secre-
tary Long was with the president the fol-
lowing detailed dispatch from Captain
Sigsbce. commander Of the Maine. was
brought to him:
Advise sending wreclzing vessel at
once. Maine submerged except debris.
Mostly work for divers nov. Jenkins
and Merritt stiHv Missing. Little hope
for their safety. Those known 10 be
saved are: Officers, "a. uninjured; crew,
Is wounded now on board Ward limo
Steamer in city hospital and hotel, 50
so far as known. All others won't down
on board or near the Maine. Total lost
with several exceptions no officer
nor man has moro than part OF suit
of clothing and that IS wet with harbor
water. Ward steamer leaves for Next
CO Mt o'clock this afternoon. Officers
saved and uninjured. Damage was i'll
r0mpartmcnts Of crew. Am preparing
to Telegraph list Of wounded and saved.
0livcttc leaves for Key West at D. m.
WIN send by her 10 Key. West the Of
ticnrs saved except myself and Vain
wright Holman. EcnnebcrEcr, Ray and
UoIIen. VIII turn over three uninjured
boats to captain Of port. with request
for safe Keeping VIII send all wound
ed men to hospital at Havana.
w SIGSBEiE.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-21

A woman's attractiveness in the eyes Of
man depends largely OH her physical ap-
pcarauce. Nature in order to preserve the
race guides mankind by the instructive
preference for a mate who IS physically
sound and wholesome.
If intellect alone were chiefly sought, the
offspring might be q generation of Solo
mons for wisdom, but they would perish
IN infancy for want of physical stamina.
weak or unhealthy woman IS united to
fulfil her part in perpetuatirg the race; she
Is u:."qual to the demands OF motherhood
and wifcnoOd, she is robbed of her natural
womanly attractiveness.
Many a woman is cheated of LIES choicest
gifts by 4 dvspeptic, bile poisoned condi-
ton of the system, which shows itself in a
piinDly skin salow complexion, tainted
breath, or thin, ungraCeful form.
The most perfect remedy for all the 1norti-
fying symptoms of NAL nutrition and i'm
pure blood is Dr. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery. Through its remarkable effect
upon the liver and digestive organs it
sweeps all impurities out OF the circula-
..on and creates fresh supply OF new,
rich lfe-g giving blood
1t gives Ciearness and bloom to the COM
sieXion; sweetens the breath rounds out
The face and form, and invigOrates the en-
tire constitution with vital energy.
It restores the invincible beauty of whole
sorneuess and wornanly capacity.
II was a complete wreck; appetite gone, nerv-
ous system impaired; could not sleep, and was so
weak that could not stand on my feet ten nll!i-
utes" writes Miss Ella BARLEY, of No. 2G3t1
South Grant Avenue. Columbus, Ohio " | only
WEIGHED o5H pounds when commenced taking
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, After ]
had taken a half bottle I began to improve; I
could sleep souudly the whole night, and would
awaken with an appetite for breakfast, which
was a rare thing as never had for two years
bacl, eaten hearty BREAKFAST ! now nave an
excellent appetite and nav friends say they never
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-21

bee was the last man to leave his vessel
and left In his own gig.
II have no theories as to the cause or the
explosion. l cannot form any. An examl-
nation by divers may tell something TO
court Of inquiry. I, with others, had heafo
that the Havana harbor was full or torpe-
does. but the officers whose duty 1t was to
examine into that reported that they found
no signs of any. Personally l do not be-
lieve the Spanish had anything to DO with
the disaster Time may tell SO. l hope So
1--WE were in q delicate position on the
Maine so far as taking any precautions
were concerned We were without friends
in an alleged friendly port and could not
fire or challenge the approach or any poat
or boarding unless convinced that her IN
tention was hostile. l wish to heaven L
could forget it. have been IN two wrecks
now and have had my share. But the re-
verberations of that sullen, yet resonant
roar as If the bottom of the sea We're
sroanins in torture will haunt me for many
= day and the reelection Of that pillar of
flames comes to me even when | close my
eyes.
List Of the Survivors.
Havana February 17.-Out of twenty-siX
officers and $50 sailors on the Maine,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-02-21
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