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Connecticut western news., 1886-12-22
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Father Lynch left here for his new charge at Danbury last Friday morning and Father Fox, his successor, took pos session Of the Catholic parsonage las' Thursday.
 There will be lecture this week Wednesday at Academy hall, under the auspices of the Grand Army Post ot Lakeville.
 The excursion last Saturday to Hart ford was slimly patrenized, only abou' six passengers from here.
 J. M. Miller has got in nice lot of sleigh bells.
 We have good sleighing and ou, stores are doing fine business in con sequence.
 The fourth lecture of the course at the M E. church will be given Decem- Der 2s, by Rev. J. G.. Oakley, subject, "From New York to the Golden Gate. "
 CoRNELL's OPENING OF HOLIDAY GooDs -I am prepared to exhibit a choice and more varied and extensiv. collection of articles than any that ha> ever been brought together in this sec- tion of the country, and to dispose ot the same at wonderfully low prices. Silverware, clocks, fancy goods, dolls, boys sleds-very cheap, cannies, vases, tea sets, fancy glass ware. toys of all de scriptions, steamboat "Ocean Wave, ; trains of cars, and many other things too numerous to mention. Also ''Uncl' Toms Cabin;" don't fail to come and see it. JOHN M. CORNELL.
 Lakeville, Dec. s. 3t
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-22

Hartford and Connecticut Vest
 ern Railroad Runs from Hartford to ithinebeck on the
 Hudson river, where 1t connects with
 the N. Y. c. X H. R. Railroad.
 Commen ncing December 20, 1886.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 2 30 m for Rhinebeck, l2 30 D. m for Millerton. 20 D. m For Rhinebcck, connecting with
 trains on the N Y (. & H. R. railroad 8 AZ D. m. f,r Mile ton.
 630 D m. for Millerton.
 aoINe EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. $40 \. m, from Millerton. Connecting at Winsted for Watel- bury and Bridgeport. At Simsbury for Westfeld. Northampton, VII. liamsburgh and Holyokc. At Hartford with Express for Springfield and Boston, aud all points North and East; arriving l in Boston at 3.30 p. m.; and tor New | Haven. arriving al 1 80 D. m. also for | Wi!linantic. New London. Providence l N7w York. | 3On D. m. connecting at Wlnsted for Water. | bury, Bridgeport At Simsbury for Vest | field and Holyoke. At Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston. Sl2 D. m for West Winsi,d.
 E. MCNEIL. WALTER PEARCE. | Superintendent. G. ?. and T. A,
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-22
THE CELEBRATED
T0yele7'S' Guide.
HOuSatOnic Railroad.

December l, lsS6. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAvf CANAAN. GOING NORTH 57 8. m. Speclal for Pittsfed, North Adams
 and Albany l230 p. m for Plttsfield, with through car for
 Albany, via State Line. Connecting
 for the West ' 5S D. m. for ttsield i121 a. m., Sunday F ssenger for piits6ed.
 LEAVE CANAAN GOING SOUTH $40 a. m. for B 'idgeport and New York With
 through car. 9 40 D. m Milk Train, for Bridgeport. 5 O0 D m, for Bridgeport and New York, 35 D. m for Falls Villa, Sunday Milk. 10p m., for Bridgeport and
 New York. Connect at ,rnokfeli Jnnctiouwith tralhs 10 and from Darhnrv. HEAEY A. BISHOP. H. D. AVERILL.
 GeDl Supt. Gen'l Ticket Akt. General Offices Bridgeport. e.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
kilograms to The Star.
THE CHICAGO STRIKE FAILURE
The Men Willing to Work Ten Hours.
THE MATTER OF CUBAN IMPORTS.
KNIGHTS FINISHING THEIR WORK.
VESSEL AND CREW LOST ON LAKE ERIE.
Gen. Kaulbars Continues to Stir Up Strife.
COLLAPSE OF CHICAGO STRIKE.
THE CHICAGO STRIKE FAILURE
The Men Willing to Work Ten Hours.
THE MATTER OF CUBAN IMPORTS.
KNIGHTS FINISHING THEIR WORK.
VESSEL AND CREW LOST ON LAKE ERIE.
Gen. Kaulbars Continues to Stir Up Strife.
The Men Offer to Go Back ON the Ten
Hour Basis.

Hour BASIS.
CHICAGO, Oct. 1S-There is no change in the
situation in the packing house district this
morning. The armed guards now consist OF 500
men. The Armour firm now has 500 men at
work, and began slaughteriug cattle this morn
ing IN "A small way, but has not yet attempted
10 commence operations in its pork-packing
oranch, and does not expect to do SO to-day.
SToNING PINKERToN MEN.
excitement was caused about 10 o'clock this
morning by the report that a batch OF Pinkerton
recruits had been stoned on their way TO the
yards. No one was seriously hurt, but the feel
ing cngendered was quickly manifested by the
older guards, who commenced TO use their clubs
freely IN forcing the groups OF men about the
houses to move along.
THE STRIKERS YIELD.
ne great strike at the stock yards Is practi.
cally settled. Delegate Barry, OF the knights of
Labor, has just stated TO a reporter that he
would have an interview with the packers this
afternoon, and that he would tell them that the
lnen were prepared TO work ten hours a day. as
demanded by the packers. He should every
enueaVor TO have the packers discharge all the
non-unon men they have brought in, but he
would not keep the men out, he said, even if
the packers refused to grant this.
ARMOUR WILL CoNCEDE NOTHING
Armour Co. said that they would not dis.
Charge any OF the men they have brought in
ana That as far as they are concerned they feel
almost independent OF the strikers. They Killed
900 cattle yesterday with their new men, and
expect to Kill GOO today.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
DELEGATES LEAVING RICHMOND.
Livery indication that the C0nventi0o
will Adlanr,.

RICHMOND. VA, Oct lS.-knights OF Labor
oeiegates are 10th To speak about IL, but there
was scarcely 500 of them In convention when
u was called 10 order at o O'Clock this morning.
scores OF tnem departed from the city on last
hisut uaih ahu many more have settled their
notel oiiis ana will leave to-day. There Is,
thereiorc, every Reason Tor adjournment within
ane next % noais Inc Officers say the work OF
revising the laws will be taken up In regular
oroer ana pushed through to-day, the ocject be-
Ing To complete all oi this work before the close
Oh Tie afternoon session.
BETTER SALARIES FoR THE GENERALoFF
There Will be, IL Is believed, MOI hing radical
done In the matter OF boycotts Nearly every
ole is In favor OF increasing the salaries OF gem
eral officers. That of the general master work.
man viii likely be raised To 81 800 or 80 600
from $1,000, aud the other officers may get
$1,000 or sl,soo, whereas they now receive
Sl 200 annually.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
The Spanish Cabinet CONSIDERING the
Presidents PrOcla,matiOn

MADRID, Oct. 1S.-The cabinet will to-day con-
slider President Cievelands proclamation i'm re-
lation to Cuban imports. 1t is hoped that the
conflict will be smothered out but there is n
unanlnity OF opinion here that Spain should be
firm in support OF the interests OF Cuba. La
Opinion says President Cleveland's decree origi-
mated III intrgues of the North American Steam
ship company. which was annoyed because the
Spanish transatlantic line from Barcelona cut
IL out in the carrying trade between Cuba aud
Mexico. The writer believes that America will
not sacrifice the general interests of the country
Tor the sake OF any particular enterprise. but
holds that IL the convention OF 1854 be really
broken in this peremptory fashion, Spain will
have more than sufficient Justification for put.
ting all American products in the fourth
column of the customs tariff.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
Texas Wool lirOwers Happy.
THE CLIP LIGHTER THAN WAS EXPECTED, Blu
PRICES HIGH.

CHICAGO, Oct 1S.-A special to the Times
from ran Antonio. Tex. says: Those who are
that the seasons clip Will mol exceed 3, ,5VO, 900
pounds, Tor the reason tnat sheep are Lol smear
ing as heavily AS expected. There 10 NO change
III prices and holders are nrm. Seven hundred
Thousand pounds nave been received, anu 679,-
ooo pounus soId al prices ranging from lSAs to
2Zss cents per pound. The growers are uiOre
tuau satisfied wI.h the situation, but the north
ern and eastern buyers are grumDlins at the
nigh prices they are compelled 10 pay, aud sew
erdl vi The heretofore heaviest uyers REPRESENT
Ing eastern houses are persistenty holding on,
making as iew large purchases they can at
present prices. The good profits from the wool
large Increase In the production next year In
Texas. Growers Will not kiii one-hali AS many
laInbs as In years when wool brought lower
prices.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
The Dirty Streets.

COMMISSIONERS WEBB SAYS IF AN IMPROVE
MENT Is Not MADE THEY WILL REVOKE THE
CoNTRACT-WHAT COMMISSIONERS WHEATLEY
SAYS.
The District Commissioners are quite as severe
in cOndemning the work of the street sweeping
contractor any OF those who have ventilated
their complaints through the ne wspapers. Com
missioner Webb says, however, that very
strangely, no complaint has been made to
them in any official form. He never, he said,
had seen the streets in such a filthy condition
since the present form OF government es-
tabllshed as they have been recently, and un-
less an Improvement was made they would have
to revoke the contract. The present contractor
was the lowest bidder, but the contract was not
awarded TO HIM until after a trial was made of
his machines IN competition with Others.
The Commissioners and the engineer officers
attended the trial anu were tavorably i'm
pressed with the apparatus
Commissioner w heatley, speaking of the mat
ter to-day, expressed the opinion that the great
difficulty was that the Commissioners h;,u no
more money Tor that service now, notwith-
stand ing the rapid extension OF the city, than
they had several years ago. The asphalt pave
ments here, he said, showed accumulations OF
dirt much sooner than rough pavements, and
any neglect became apparent at once.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
DRIVEN MAD BY THIRST.
Cattle Suffering Terribly i'm the Over.
flowed Region ON the Gulf Coast

BEAUMONT, Tex, Oct. 1S-A new danger
seems TO have sprung up in the vicinity of
Sabine that has scared the searchers Tor the
uniortunates. The cattle have become danger
Gus wild animals. The watering pools have
been niied with sea water, and the cattle are
wild with thirst Saturday evening q steer
edge of the bayou and would probably nave
Killed them ii they had moi succeeded i'm reach.
Ing their boat. When the steer saw he was
foiled he seemed To become more furious.
piowins up the sand with his hurns and below
ing loudly.
Messrs. kounz Bros, bankers, of New
York, VINO are largely interested in railroads
ana real estate in this section of Texas, have
telegraphed the relief committee to draw on
them tor $1,000.
Intelligence has reached here that the great
gaze swept over the country for forty miles
north OF Beaumont and Orange, reacuing
Jasper, the county seat OF Jasper county, and
damaging cotton badly. several houses in
that region were demolished, but no loss of
ne occurred north OF the Southern Pacific
railroad.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
Real Estate Sales.

A transfer from Mrs. Georgia H. Harmony to
Sophie q. Casey for sub lot 81. square 80 (25
ieet by an average of 81 feep, on Connecticut
avenue, between Hillyer avenue and R street
for SO, 1885, was recorded today,
The deed from VIM. Walter Phelps to Harriet
dated May 29th, 1885, for lots IL land z sunarss
20, 2Oth and streets and Massachusetts ave
nue. northwest. for 100000, was to-day placed
on record Also the deed Of Barbara T. Juene-
man to Albert Carry for square 81, the Juene-
man brewery tor S95, 900. Also one from Kate
W. ": Arms TO +. W. Seward for lot 33, square
239, fronting 19x1OO feet on the north side nf
Riggs Place. between 18Th and l4th streets. for
$1,000. Also FROM d. Smith to Anna S. Mollet
for sui lot 1O2 and west half 1O1 square n0S
fronting 3Ox9O feet south side OF Corcoran
$3.50. 'S' 'o'
MIR. John Cassels has purchased from the
estate OF the late Gen. Babccck the lot fronting
liz feet on 6 street northwest west OF I9tn
tor $17,2OS.75. -
Evening star., 1886-10-18
Investigating the Belfast Riots.

s.
BELFAST, Oct. lS.-Ihe Rev. Hugh Hanna. ID.
d., oi ST Enoch's (Presoy lerian) church, this
CITY, testified IN reaIioa the receul riots be-
fore the investigating commission to-day. lie
SAID That The aIteinpt 10 Introduce autonomy
la Ireland and The appointment OF Mr.. Jonn
Morley 10 the chief secretary ship Ior Ireland
had reused PROTESTANT resentment MI. Nor.
iey's alleged declaration that "Ihe police viii
lake care OF tine hot-nedded IoyaIlsIs, VINO Will
be brought into subJectlon, In the event of
home rule Mr. Hanna thought, was especially
prOVOcalive oI trouble.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
WENT DOWN WAGa ALL HANDS.
An Unknown Vessel and Crew Lost i'm
Lake Erie.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-A special to the Times
from Erie, Pa. says: The amount of wreckage,
spars and cabin furniture which was washed
ashore yesterday establishes the fact beyond
doubt that the vessel reported ashore west of
Erie, Saturday, must nave gone down with
her entire crew. When sighted the crew We're
on the rigging and numbered 10 or L. Every
effort Was made 10 reach them Oy the govern.
ment vessels. There has been nothing found
Yet which VIII give any clew TO the unlucky
crafts identity or port except "a name-board
bearing the name, which looks like Peru Chi
cagO."
Evening star., 1886-10-18
The Coast Survey Scandal.

CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIALS FILED WITH
THE DISTRICT OFFICIALS.
The charges against Superintendent F. NJ.
Thorn, of the coast survey, and several officials
OF the survey, which nave been threatened for
several days were filed Saturday afternoon with
the district attorney, sworn to by Col. Ii. E.
Coleman, who was assistant under Vincent ].
Fasin, who was for a time in charge OF the dis
Gated il the charges WITH Supt. Thorn B. A.
COlonna, X. NJ. Bache, Jonn w. Parsons H. q.
Ogden, +. II. Parsons, Edwin Smith and L. u.
Bouteile.
The general charge is the issuing of false
vouchers. The charge against Supt. Thorn and
Mr.. Coionna it is stated is that those gentlemen
Kept upon the roll OF the survey, anJ paid for
the month Oh July, 1855, three men who had
been absent from the office for periods OF from
been warmed and knew that those Ilen had rrn-
dered no service for the periods named The
Charges against the other defendants are the
issuance OF false vouchers prior TO the incum-
bency of superintendent Tnorn. Mr. Bache, it
is stated is charged with receiving S16S, which
was procured upon alles sed fraudulent vouchers.
Messrs. Smi N and +. II Parsons are said to
have been the beneliciaries of S29.l0 and
SI6.S5. respectively, and john w. Parsons of
Sl2u.6O.
The charges preferred seem to be the cul-
minatlon OF the scandals which have eeen
floating around the coast survey Office. air.
Vincent j. Fagn, VINO was dismissed from the
survey through superintendent Thorn, appears
to be at the bottom of the matter, and wiIi be,
h" says, The principal witness. Superintendent
Thorn says the men carried on the rolls without
rendering service were men vino were en-
ployed i'll the survey iorty tiity years, and
were maintained on the rolls some time alter
becoming incapacitated before they were dis
charged. He says that he had the advice and
approval OF treasury officials in the matter.
The district attorney has no intention OF pre-
seuting the papers To the grand jury to-day. Ii
On examination there SnOud appear any ,hiDg
criminal in the transactions alleged, the ac-
cused parties will be proceeded against in the
usual way, by preliminary examination in the
Police Court The publications to the contrary
are entirely unwarranted, the district attorney
Saws
Evening star., 1886-10-18
A Drift in Lake Michigan.

CHICAGo,Oct. 1S.-Some anxiety is felt for the
Anchor line schooner Schuy ikill Thursday
night while coming up the lake IN tow of the
steamer Wissahickon she broke adrifl on the
Foxes, ana Capt Mason says the wind and sea
were SO high THAT IL was Impossible TO get hold
OF her again. This is the second time tnis
season that the Schuylkill has broken adrifI in
other time, IL is hoped that She viii not expe-
rlence much difficulty In making port under
sail
Evening star., 1886-10-18
A New Chicago uosn,saI-

CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-Ihe cornerstone OF the
new 81 EiIzaoetn's hospital, at Davis and
Thompson streets, which Is being bull under
tine auspices oI the Poor Handmalus OF Christ
WAS laid yesterday by Rlgnt ilev. Dr. Rade-
macher, bsuop of Nashville, in the presence OF
$4,000 people. The hospital, which has
aiready reached the height OF two stories, L. OF
brick, l.U ieet In length aud 30 ieet wide. Ils
estimated cost, when competed, Is S5o, 900.
Evening star., 1886-10-18

THE TRANSFER OF THE ROAD DECLARED UN.
CONSTITUTIONAL BY THE SUPREME COURT.
PITTsBURG, PA, Oct. 1S-The supreme court,
In the South Penn railroad case, handed down
per curium opinion, affirming the decision OF
the Dauphin county court and ordering the ap-
pelianLs To pay the costs.
The decision of the supreme court in the
case Of the appeals OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road company and the corporations leased and
controlled by it involves the question OF the
construction OF competing line between
Pittsburg and the seaboard. The south Penn
road Was projected by o syndicate COM
posed OF the Nanderbilts and other capi-
talists, and after some considerable work had
been done the controlling Spterest was trans
ferred by the Vanderbiits to the Pennsylvania
company.
Attorney General Cassidy. OF Pennsylvania,
on suggestion of u minority Of the syndicate
applied for and Obtained an Injunction from
tue Dauphin county court forbidding ira uster
u the stock to the Pennsylvania Railroad com.
pany, claiming that the purchase was unconsli-
tu.ional and intended TO destroy a competing
corporation. An appeal was taken from the de.
cision. but the supreme court affirmed the po-
sitlOn OF the lower court and directed appel
lants 70 pay the costs. Il is now probable the
south Penn will be pushed forward 70 COM
pletiOn.
Evening star., 1886-10-18

NEW YORK, Oct 18.-The stock market was
active aud irregular, 0ut generally brisk at the
opening this morning, the differences ranging
generally from n per cent above TO a per cent
below the closing ngures Of SATURDAY.. bat 81
Paul and New York Cent were each down a
and jersey Central 1 per cent The market wxs
FIRST halt hour Manhattan had declined 3 per
cent Jersey Central 3AAs Lackswanna pa. New
England 14s Delaware and Hudson Ia and
Kansas and Texas and Nickel Plate preferred
per cent each. The Grangcrs, however, were
generally nrn. Toward the end OF the hour
p general recovery took place and in some cases
prices were carried beyond opening prices. Al
I O'Clock the market u very active and gener.
ally strong.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
a Scramble for Places 60 Hear HIS Last
Sermon On London.

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-There was q scramble for
places to hear Mr. Beecher's farewell sermon
yesterday. several prominent persons were
present Al the conclusion of the sermon Mr..
Parker publicly thanked Mr.. Beecher tor the
aid he had rendered to churches In England.
Their thanks were all the warmer. he said.
when they remembered that Ms. Beecber's SER
vices had been rendered without lee or reward.
he envied Mr.. Beecher his reception whom he
returned TO Brooklyn. Mr.. Beechcr would leave
behind him SO many memories OF Inspiration
lace again. They would. therefore. not say good
oye Forever, as many things might occur 10
bring him 10 England again.
Mr.. BEEcHER GOES TO IRELAND.
The Rev. Henry Ward Seecher has gone to
ireland. he will visit Dubiin, Belfast, The
GIANTS Causeway and the Lakes OF Killarney.
~ IL hls present intention 10 sail Tor New York
In the Etruria on October 23.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
KAULBARS STILL PLOTTING.
Again Trying 10 Stir Up RevOIutiO
Among the Rulgacian S0ldierY

Among the Bulgarian SOldiery.
SOFIA. Oct. ISL Is stated that Gen. Kaul.
bars is trying to win over the garrisons at
Varna, Shumla, Widdin and Tirnova hoping
that, acting under the supreme command OF
the military authorities at Rus stchuk, they will
work a revolution in favor OIL Russia.
PHILIPPoPoiIS, Oct. 1S.-In consequence OF
statements made by The Macedonaus recently
arrested tor revolving at EsnlZdgra, alleging
that "A conspiracy existed among the Russian
partlsans TO overthrow the Bulgarian govern.
ineEL the streets are constantly patroIled by
soldiers, the military have been kept on the
alert and police vigilance has been redoubIed.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
Selling Diseased Mia In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct lS.-Fred Borman, a milk man,
was arrested last evening ne leaving
Ly ynchs distiliery with load OF quarantined
milk. lie was locked up in the Chicago avenue
station and wlli have hearing to-day. IL 10
Claimed 10y local papers inat the quarantine is
not being properly enforced, and that "A large
quantity oil The milk Was surreplitlously re-
moved yesterday aud peddied out 10 milkIne "A.
Evening star., 1886-10-18
a Maryland Town In Flames.

A L.
LACE IN ASHES.
A fire broke out last evening about seven
o'clock in a stable on Dock street. Salisbury.
Wicomico county, Md. There was "a brisk
southeast wind and the fire department was
powerless. The confiagration spread rapidly,
taxing the Whole town in north and north
westerly direction, consuming over fifty houses
Including the whole OF the business part OF the
town. Inc lumber mills and yards OF +. f.
Jackson Il Co. were destroyed. Tue total loss
was estimated last night to be about a million
OF dollars. The long drought made the large
lrame houses as dry as finder, and the flames
jumped from one building TO another. Large
stores ana their contents were swept away and
many families stood heiplessly by and saw
their dwellings, burned To the ground. An
engine arrived from Crisfield and also from
Wilmington. Alta late hour last evening the
fire was still burning.
SIR EDWARD THoRNroN's RECALL.-Sir Ed
ward Ihornton's recall from Constantinople
AFTER SO recent an appointment causes much
gossip In London. His misfortune began by
ms unhappy selection OF u moment tor present.
Ing LORD Koseoerys note concerning Armenian
reforms. The Russian am mbasSadO made much
OF this, and the sultan has since made Sir Ea-
warts position Impossible. His Majesty treat
Gu nih Win fharked discourtesy On Ills leaving.
CANoNcHEr FOR SALE.-A real estate agent
at Nafragansett pier has issued circular adj
yeriising for sale Canonchet, now owned py
Inez Sprague, vile OF eXGuv. Sprague, and con-
sistiug of 42S acres OF land, the residence,
houses ants barns, with pond of water thrown
IN. The circular states that ''said property has
Deen IN controversy for many years, but all bar
riers are now removed, and the title Is beyond
any question:" The ex-governor recently sent
his agent TO Newport To secure firstciass
garuener 10 care Tor the hOthOuseS. A gardener
employed by Mrs. John Jacob Astor was hired,
but oeiore the time OF nls departure tor his new
held OF labOrs the orders were countermanded
II looks now as II the ex-governor intends 10
dispose OF the once famous Canonchet property.
GEN. DAY SHOT BY A AHIGHwAYMAN.-Asp spe-
On lnyf fNf Gas. n..xy
nent politician and railroad man. living at
Bowling Green, OHIO: "There has been consid-
erabie excitement over the pursuit OF two
robbers, who attacked . stage on Tuesday last
near here, in which Gen. Day, Ohio, was shot.
The robbers were finally captured. Gen. Day,
VINO IL here on railroad business with his
brother, was travelling in the stage with others
when it was stopped by the robbers in open
daylight. One OF them entered the coach, pistol
In hAno, 10 search for treasure. While rum.
magtng around the pistol was accidentally dis
charged, the ball taking effect in Gen. Days
back, ranging down toward the groin, infiicting
probably fatal wound. The robber c00iy
turned 70 the general aud asked his pardon,
saying II was really an accidental shotH