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Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
The Effects of Ammonia.

The effects of ammonia upon the complexion are directly the opposite to that of arsenic. The first symptom of ammonia poisoning which appears among those who work in ammonia factories Is a discoloration of the skin of the nose and the forehead. This gradually extends over the face until the complexion has a stained. blotched and unsightly appearance. With peo- pie who take ammonia into their sys- tems in smaller doses, as with their water or food, these striking symptoms do not appear so soon: The only effect of the poison that Is visible for time Is a general unwholesomeness and sal lowness of the complexion.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

"Awful anxiety was felt for the widow of the brave General Burnham of Mach ia3, Me-, when the doctors said she would die from Pneumonia before morning" writes Mrs s. H. Lincoln. who attended her that fearful night, but she begged for Dr. Kings New Discovery, which had more than once saved her life, fnd cured h>r of Consumption. After taking. she slept all night. Further use entirely cured her" This marvel lous medicine is guaranteed to cure all Throat. Chest and Lung Diseases. Only 50c and $1 .00 Trial bottles free at ". H. Camps drug store. Canaan; G. E Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
A study Tn Poker.

One journalist who Is an expert in practical psychology walked couple of squares with a member of the cabi- net trying to elicit an expression of opinion on a certain matter of moment The secretary's lips were as firmly closed as the shells of a Bingham quo haug at low, water so far as the desired Hast word' was concerned or even a hint of the situation. He was not so completely self contained, however, that his actions and manner were in- scrutable. The reporter hazarded a guess founded on his impressions and wired the result to his paper. The next day the secretary met him and said:
 How did you get that information, MT. -T'
 From you, sir," said the reporter. smiling.
 From me, sir?' said the secretary. T never said word"
 "That is so," replied the correspond ent, but you acted it"
 well, you were wrong in some things, anyhow. Stin, think I'll have to take a course of congressional poker playing until l can disguise my thoughts"
 Such people are the easiest of all to read"
 And how do you do it?"
 "Why, you read their hands by re- versing their expression. The man who seems to bet on an ace full probably holds bobtail flush, and the disconso- late surveyor of probable bobtail flush Is likely laying for you with the ace full, and there you are. There is always some way to figure 1t out."- National Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
CORNWALL CENTRE.

B. R. Beckley and family of Winsted spent day in this place recently, visit iDg old friends.
 Mrs Seth Taylor has returned to New Haven.
 Mrs Elmer Orton and children of Bridgeport have been making an ex. tended visit at the old home.
 George s. Dean of West Cornwall spent few days at G. A. Wheaton's, not long since.
 l.. 0. Ford of Torrington made a flying trip home last week.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
A SHOCKING CALAMITY

"Lately befell railroad laborer," 1" writes Dr. A. Kellett, of Williford, Ark. "His foot was badly crushed. but Bucklen's Arnics Salve quickly cured him, It's simply wonderful for Burns, Boils, Piles and all skin eruptions. It's the worlds champion healer. Cure guaranteed. 25c. Sold by W. Fl Camp, druggist, Canaan; G E. Frink, druggist. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Mrs J. A. Moeler has returned to South Norwalk.
 Miss Ruth M. Hurlburt. who has been. in Goshen for few weeks, has returned.
 Mrs Nancy Wright is away for a vacation.
 Miss Charlotte Beckley of Canaan was at Mir Bradford's. Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
Sarcnatic.

"Yes, I'm pretty well fixed" remark ed the western millionaire. q began life barefoot boy and"-
 "Of course. but is that unusual out your wayT
 'Well. yes. Pm rather an exception"
 "Wen, welll I know it's quite com mon in the west for one to die with his boots on, but I didn't know you folks were born that way too."-Philadelphia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
Meant Wen, but Made Him Nervous,

Meant Wen, but Made Him Nervous. MT. F1jjit-Please don't send that house again.
 Telegraph Manager-What did he do MT. Fijjit-Nothing. But gave him 25 cent tip. and he hung around all afternoon trying to say '-Thanks."- Columbus (O.) State Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
WORKING NIGHT AND DA,

The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Or. Kings New Life Pills. These pills change weak ness into strength, listlessness into ener gy, brain-fag into mental power. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only 25c per box. Sold by w. H. Camp, druggist, Canaan; G. E. Frink, druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19

Don't put much 'pendence on bor- rowed money" said uncle Eben When yoh credits bad you can't git it, an whom yoh credits good you don t need it. ."-Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
subscrfpsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with
 he name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B Smith 5jul0l indicates that Mir smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1901. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account as indicated by the date or their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- newal of their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed tc' indicate the proper credit, and in the event O. an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims
 or errors In these accounts will hereafter DC considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed tc nave been made, as the Tt eoeipt of the paper wlth the date to which the supscriptIon IS palu plainly printed thereon is prima facie oVl- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19

Grover Cleveland is now our only living. g.sx.Prssidsnt
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
State of Ohio, City Of Toledo, l =

uIuCAS OOTnLy.
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CArARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY
 Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, 1886. t-, A. ". GLEASON,
 SEAL Notary Public.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
Bot Weatber and Midsummer
 Clearance Prices at IN l $ B E IT. s

Nisbets Corner, East Village, Winsted, Con. Grasb Skirts all reduced in price. Sbirt lUaists White and Colorcd, all marked down. Crimmed Bats rdicuously low prices. Printed Cawns all the Ia, I5c now SAC. BrazyI Cloth that I-2cn s 3-4c. Curki$b Cewss large size, I-2c now oc. Ladies bess, black islc thread, 25c Ioc Insertions Hamburg Insertions, and 4c, Fancy Ribbon, 3s 5 and soc now Ioc. SkaIsnss 36 in. wide best quality, I2c, now Cable OIeIetbs 5-4 width white and coors, I7c.
 The place for the above bargains is at
 INSERTS.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19

Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F.J. CHENEY & O., Toledo, Ohio Sold by druggists, 7s cents. EAllh Iauily Pills are the hsot,
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
Suits

We are selling a few suits left over from last spring at sweeping reductions. Just the thing for now.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19

Job printing at the NEWS otsiss.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
Dress Goods

Largest and finest stock in town.
Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
BERKSHIRE STORE,
 Great Harrington, Mass.

Fall and Winter Goods. FlanneIettes
 We are now showing a very large assortment of new Outing Flannels, 5c, Sc, 10c, 12 l-2c. F.ench Flannels
 All the latest novelties in Flannels, suitable for waists, 10c, 12 1-2c, 15c, 29c, 39c. 75c. Blankets and Comforters
 The cold weather will soon be upon us. Buy now.
 Blankets from 59c to 5000
 Comforters from 75c to 3.9S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
CONGRESS.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Senate
The bill temporarily to provide reye-
nue. for the Philippine islands, which
was passed by the house yesterday,
was referred to the committee on
Philippines. Senator Hanna intro
duced bill granting pension of
$4,000 year to Mrs. Mckinley, widow
of the late president. A bill was in
troduced by Penrose reviving the grade
of vice admiral of the navy and pro-
noting Admirals Sampson and Schley
and Captain Clark to that rank. ADJ
journed till January 6.
House-Before the house adjourned
today over the holiday recess, spe-
cial order was made for the consider
alton of the Nicaraguan canal bill be-.
ginning Tuesday, January Z, and to
continue until the bill is disposed of,
the order not, however, to interfere
with revenue or appropriation bills.
The session of the house was brief, the
major jportion of the time being oc-
cupied by Mr.. DeArmond, of Missouri,
in making a personal explanation re-
garding reports circulated in his dis
trict concerning his course in the mat
ter of the extension of the rural free,
delivery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
WORK TO REAuTlFY STATE.
Professor Mcbride Tells of Efforts of
the New Association,

Iowa City, Dec. 23.-The American
Park and Outdoor association has re-
solved to make campaign through
out the country for the identifying of
our farms, cities and dwellings. Prom
inent among the objects for which the
society will work is the abolition of
the large posters and signs which
annoy people on public streets and
buildings, the establishment of depots
and station grounds by the planting
of ornamental shrubs, the identifying
of the homes of the country by a
judicious planting of trees and shrubs,
and the hiding Of unsightly places on
the landscape by the planting of
the quickgrowing and selfreplanting
vines.
Prof. Thomas Fl. Mcbride, professor
of botany in the University of Iowa,
is the first vice-president of the ma
tional society and is greatly interested
in the work in the west and especially
in Iowa. The work in this state has
already received much help and CO.
operation from the railroads
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
CUMMINS HAS IA SCHEME
METHOD TO GET AT EQUITABLE
RAILROAD ASSESSMENT.
A Commission to inquire Into Railroad
Values and Methods of

Des Moines, Dec. Postponement
of the railroad assessment from
March until August: the ap-
pointment of a special non-partisan
commission of three men to examine
into the subject of railway values and
to report detailed finding of facts
and conclusions prior to The August
assessment; the recommendation by
the commission of what changes, if
any, are necessary in the railroad as
sessment law of the Thirteenth
general assembly-in brief, this is said
to be the plan with reference to the
railroad assessment question which
Governor-elect Cummins has under
serious consideration.
Mr. Cummins for some time has
made no secret of the fact that it is
his informal opinion that the present
railroad assessment is too low. but
concerning an increase, how much
and how distributed, he frankly con-
fessed that he lacks the necessary
information, and has said under the
present method of making reports he
does not see how he or any of the other
members of the executive council can
acquire it. He is disposed to think
therefore, that the information abso-
lutely necessary to comprehensive
and thorough consideration of the rail
road assessment question can only be
acquired by special inquiry, the work
to be completed in time to give the
executive council opportunity to make
an intelligent assessment in August.
1t is said to be Mr. Cummins' idea
that no railroad assessment in Iowa
has ever been more than sweeping
guess. He believes that if the assess
ment were once started right, any ex-
ecutive council could then make, from
year to year, the additions or sub
fractions that might be necessary.
1t is not understood that Mr.. Cum
minis will touch upon the railroad as
sessment question particularly in his
inaugural address, but that he will
take it up in a special message to the
legislature to be sent in soon after the
legislature is organized. In this mes
sage, it is said. it is his intention to
outline fully his propositions
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
STARTING A NEW REBELLION.
Movement to overturn Administration
of President Castro.


Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Dec.
23.-Gen. Luciano Mendoza, president
elect of the state of Carabobo; Senior
Antonio Fern..-dez, war minister I'M
der President Andrade. and Senior
Lutowslly, war minister in former
President Crespo's cabinet, rebelled
Thursday against President Castro
near La Victora. The revolutionists
reached Cagua, on the way to Vile de
Cura, where their partisans had con-
centrated from all of the surrounding
districts. The movement, it is assert
ed, had long been premeditated and is
in accordance with that of General
Matos, who is expected at Martinique
tomorrow 1t is considered a terrible
blow against President Castro, who
Immediately upon hearing of the up
rising, dispatched troops from Mara
caibo by rail. but found the lines de-
stroyed at Cagua. Traffic on the Ger
man railroad is interrupted and tele-
phone and telegraph lines have been
cut. Another uprising, it Is reported,
has taken place near Valencia, and it
is said that the entire country is ready
to take up arms against the admins
tration of Gen. Castro. The govern
ment censorship is strictly enforced
Official circles in Caracas consider the
Mendoza movement an extremely SER
ious one and fear that other uprisings
will occur
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
THE NEWS In IOWA
TALK ON REDIsTRlcTINe.
Many Flans are Under Consideration
at Dies MoipeS

at Des Moines.
Des Moines. Dec. 21.-While there
is no positive assurance that the ques-
ton of redistrioting will come up at
the next general assembly, the pres
ence in the city of scores of poll
ticians in advance of the converting of
the legislature and the discussion
around the hotel corridors lends color
to the argument that at least half
dozen maps will be offered for con-
sideration by the legislature. In fact.
the opinions as to what the division
should be are SO widely different that
more than one heated debate will be
scheduled from the moment any of
the plans for redistricting are offered
for consideration.
One of the politicians that has plan
to be urged upon the legislature stated
yesterday that he would consult vari-
Gus members and secure broad en-
dorsement of his map, before he gave
it to the general public and that if he
feels that it would not win it will not
be presented. The plan being most
discussed of course is that of Payne
of Nevada, which was first in the field.
This will be urged upon the house and
senate, but whether it will precipitate
a vote on the question is not at all
certain.
A number of the districts that have
been clamoring for a long time for
change in the line of the districts are
beginning to realize that there is an
advantage in the large districts and
the politicians from those localities
are 15t so anxious as they were in the
past. The power of the eleventh dis
trict in the last campaign is particu-
larly noteworthy and this is one that
is changing front in the matter of
drawing new map of congressional
districts.
The fact that many of the proposed
changes would almost completely alter
the political census of the state SO
far as leaders are concerned will kill
off the maps as soon as sprung and it
is certain that none of them will meet
with pronounced favor in all localities.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
Southwest Iowa Horticulturists.

Red Oak, Dec. 21.-The Southwest
ern Iowa Horticultural society closed
it,; session in this city yesterday. Of
ficers We're elected as follows: Presi-
dent. j. H M. Edwards. Logan: vice.
president, A. +. Goldman, Corning;
secretary, w. NJ Bomberger. Harlan;
treasurer, 0. H. Balnhill. Shenandoah.
Directors: First district. Henry
Shield, Shenandoah; Second district,
Il. D. Bullock, NoGaway; Third dis
trict. A. F Conman. Corning; Fourth
district, G. ii. Deur. Missouri Valley:
Fifth district. James McGinnis, Girls
void; Sixth district A. l.. Plummer,
Ivy. The society is growing and each
year is doing more to develop fruit
growing ir this part of the state.
Mills county is The leading county in
southwestern Iowa in fruit growing
having about 20o carloads Of apples
this fall. Secretary Bomberger is en-
dea'~ring to perfect an organization
for business purposes of the orchard
lists in this part of the state The So
ciety will meet neXt year ut Clarinda.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
REPLY TO scHLEY's OBJECTIONS

Washington, Dec. 81. Judge Ad-
vocate Lemley and Solicitor Hanna
yesterday submitted to Secretary
Long their report upon The bill of
objections filed by Admiral Schley.
through his counsel, to the findings Of
the Schley court of inquiry In s.b-
stance. this report is an argument
supplementary to the argument made
by the Writer'S before the court Of
inquiry; that tho court was justified
in rejecting Admiral Schley's evidence
by the number of witnesses who took
issue with him, and that there is no
sufficient reason for a reopening of
the case as suggested by Admiral
Schley
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
SAMPSON FILES A PROTEST,

Washington, Dec. 21.-The objec-
ton, Of Admiral w. T. Sampson to
that portion Of Admiral Dewey's re-
port of the schley court of inquiry in
which he says Admiral Schley was in
command at the battle Of Santiago
and entitled to the credit of the vic
tory was filed with Secretary Long
yesterday. The documents presents
three reasons why Admiral Dewey's
report should be modified-that
Schley was not in command; that the
navy department SO ruled and that the
question OF command was not before
the court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
Worthless Bills Circulated.

Webster City, Dec. 23.-This city
is flooded with old state bank notes of
the New Brunswick, N. j., bank is
sue Of 1864. The bills are worthless,
having been taken out of existence
soon after the war. Business men
and bankers have all been caught.
The bills closely resemble Canadian
paper money. The fact was discover
ed by one of the city banks this
morning. 1t now develops that the
city is full of worthless bills. They
are likely il quite general circulation
in this section of the state, and are
of 81 and So denomination.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
PROTECTION TO BIRDS.
One of The Audubon Societies Will
Present Bill

Des Moines. Dec 24.-The several
Audubon societies in Iowa will back
a measure in the legislature this win
ter looking towards the better pro-
lection of the birds of American. The
movement is backed by the American
Ornithologists' union, which has its
headquarters in New York city. 1t
is expected that both the department
of agriculture and the Horticultural
society will cooperate with the Au.
dubon societies in the mater. 1t is
not believed that there will be any
great opposition to more rigid legis
lation in the matter of bird protec
ton, and that if nothing is done in
the matter it will be because the meas
ure is crowded out by other questions
which may be deemed of greater i'm
portance
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
After Omaha Slot Machines.

Omaha, Dec. 20.-The grand jury
has voted true bills against 14S bust
ness men and others for keeping and
maintain gambling devices. The in
dictments are based on slot machines,
ana include prominent hotels, two po-
litica1 clubs, score Of druggists, and
over 100 cigar stores and saloons. All
the informations are signed by four
men, who are said to be detectives.
Members of the editorial stats of two
local papers were called before the
grand jury to testify with regard to
certain articles criticising the grand
jury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
Start Made at ST, Louis.

st. Louis, Dec. 21.-The first public
celebration in connection with the
worlds fair to be opened in St. Louis
in 1903, in comnemoration of the Tooth
anniversary of rhe Louisiana pur-
chase, was held yesterday, when
ground was broken on the site in
Forest Park. This day was selected
for the important event because it is
an anniversary of the formal transfer
of the Louisiana territory to the
United States. The day was holiday
in ST. Louis ana throughout Missouri,
as well as in most Of the purchase
states, whose governors issued procla-
nations asking for a general observ-
ance Of it as Louisiana Purchase
Flag Day"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
MILES IS REPRlMANDED
SEVERELY REBukED BY sEcRE.
TARY OF WAR ROOT.
His Cincinnati Interview on the Schley
Court of Inquiry Result
Is Not liked

Washington, Dec. GA determina-
ton on the part of the administration
absolutely to terminate further dis
custom of the Sampson-Schley contro-
versy took shape in the publication to-
day of some remarkable .correspon-
dence that has passed between Secre-
tary Root and Lieutenant General
Miles, relative to the latter's interview,
published in Cincinnati paper, com
menting on the Schley case. When
the interview appeared it attracted
considerable attention officially, but
after the lapse Of two days without
any sign of official action, the conclu-
sion became general that the inter-
view would be ignored. Therefore,
the publication of the full correspon-
dence on this subject created a sensa-
ton in army and naval circles. 1t is
seldom that so severe a reprimand is
administered to an officer of high rank
in either service. What the result
will be cannot be foretold, although it
is assumed that General Miles will
submit without further comment.
The nearest parallel to this case of
late years, excluding the incidents con-
nected with the celebrated beef in
quiry, was that of Rear Admiral Rich
ard Meade, who, upon returning from
cruise in Venezuelan waters with
the white squadron accorded an inter-
view to a New York newspaper, severe
ly criticising the administration for it's
lack of vigor in dealing with the vene-
zuelan question. The outcome of that
case was the early retirement of the
admiral from active service
That General Miles appreciates the
situation is shown by the deep concern
he manifested Saturday and his fire.
quent visits to the Office of Secretary
Root. 1t was necessary for him to
write two letters to meet the demands
of the department, and even then there
was no expression of satisfaction on
the secretary's part of the second ex-
PLANTATION. However, Secretary Root
himself regards the incident as closed.
At least, he does not propose to take
any further action unless obliged to
do so.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-26
BuDD WINS THE HAZARD cul
Des Moines Man Beat ParmaIee in
Shooting off the Tie.

Kansas City. Dec. 23.-Charles
Budd, Of Des Moines. won the Haz-
ard cup, valued at $3.50, and emblem
attic of the worlds wing shot cham
'pionship at Blue River Park, by de-
feating Frank Parmalee of Omaha,
in the shoot off to decide their tie,
when each man made straight score
of twenty-five birds. Budd, who shot
first, made clean score on his five
birds, but Parmelees fourth bird drop
ped dead outside of the bounds.
The weather was ideal for the sport
and the birds We're fast.
This was the last day of the mid
winter tournament and two events be-
sides the inaugural handicap for the
Hazard cup were decided. In the
Omaha-Kansas City team shoot,
Omaha defeated the local team by a
score of 227 to 217 Each man shot
at twenty-five birds and the highest in
dividual scores We're made by w. d.
Townsend and r. w. Fogg of the Oma-
ha team, and j. A. R. Elliott and c. B.
Cockrill, of the Kansas City team,
each of whom killed twenty-four.
In the finals for the "Dickey Bird
shoot, which was commenced Thurs
day. Barton Lewis, of Norborne, Neb.,
made a score of 145 out of possible
$50 and won the match