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Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
TOLD BY THE CABLE.

Russell Harrison and Major Frost 6 victorious Massachusetts riflemen were entertained at the Wild West camp in Paris by Buffalo Bill.
 The official report of the crops in Galicia, Silesia, Bohemia, and Moravia is unfavorable. In the Tyrol the crops are unusually good, while favorable re- ports are made of the remainder of the Alp and Karst country. Beet root is promising, but rape Is in poor condition.
 The "Cocarde," the Boulangist Paris organ, publishes what it calls the first installment of the documents submitted to, and the dispositions made before, the high court of the senate, which is to try Gen. Boulanger. The publication has caused sensation. According to the publication of the " Cocarde," Gen. Fer ron, who succeeded Gen. Boulanger as minister of war. has made a deposition in which he states that the secret service funds were in tact, and that Gen. Bou. langer effected economy in many direc- tions in the war office.
 Further inquiry with regard to the stories about Mary Anderson's madness show that they are but revival of old rumors. She is now staying with her mother at Tunbridge Wells, paying oc. casional visits to tho London theaters. She is simply resting on an ample com petence. Her illness is nothing serious She is scarcely strong enough yet for the excitement of the stage.
 The shah is enjoying Brighton and es pecially the West Pier variety shows Miss Webbs swimming feats kept him half an hour. The Brighton people thought him cross. He gave them n, smilef and bows. Immense crowds wer, parading the town. He visited tn Aquarium for a short time. The gran, banquet at the Pav ilion. 'sGeorge tn Fourth's Folly" was hurried over, as th shah was tired.
 A cabIegram received rom Lonuon IT the city of Mexico announces that the state of San Luis loan has been takeI | there. The sixty-eighth anniversary of the in | dependence of Peru was observed witt great enthusiasm.
 The ordinary Peruvian congress hat | been installed, and continues an unin terrupted discussion of the Grace con tracts. The submittal of this matter tt the senate is expected daily. It has beel delayed only by tritling detail.
 Wad-el-Njumi. the leader of the der wishes, has struck camp and resumed hi | march nOrthWard.
 The "Daily Telegraph" commenting
 on the vote on the royal grants, says tha | the action of the Parnellites in support
 ing the monarchy is one of the most not
 able signs of the times, and that it sig
 nalizes an almost complete division be
 tween the domestic and American wing | of the Irish party.
 l Dr. Peters writer that he is confiden
 of reaching Emin Pacha by the end of Oe
 tobar or the beginning of November.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
KNOWS NOTHING OF IF
William Dwyer Denies Any ConnectIo
 With the Cronfn Muriler.

William Dwyer Denies Any Connection
 With the Cronin Murder.
 TORONTO, July 29.--William Dwyer has, after consulting attorneys, written let ter to the press regarding his reported connection with the Cronin murder. He says he never was a member of the Clan na-Gael, and never, to his knowledge, associated with the members of that in- stitution, except as a benevolent associa- tion.
 He did not leave Chicago because of any supposed association of his namo with Dr. Cronin's murder. but because he had received an offer at better employ ment with his brother-in-law as book keeper. He says in reference to the al- legation that he saw Dr. Cronin on the evening in question, that he saw q man, stranger to him, who answered the description of Dr. Cronin. and that he is prepared to go to Chicago to testify if he is wanted. Dwyer added that he had nothing to do with the reports sent from Toronto to tho effect that Cronin was in Toronto a week after ho disap- peared.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
BIG STORM IN CHICAGO.
$25o,ooo Damage Done to Property by
 Lightning and Water.
MANY HOUSES ARE FLOODED.

Thoir Homes by tho Water-Many
 Places Struck and Fired by the Light
 ning-Heavy Storms in Maryland and
 Indiana.
 CHICAGO, July 29.-One of the flercest storms of recent years has just visited this city. The sky became overcast with greenish clouds. Shortly after rain began falling in torrents. Great streams of water poured into the basements, driving hundreds of people into the streets and ruining an immense amount of property stored in the down town stores. The electrical display was appall- ing. Scores of objects were struck by lightning, and tho roar of tho thunder was deafening. Seven alarms of fire were rung within fifteen minutes.
 The water poured into the Lasalle street tunnel in such volume that pas sengers on the cable cars were compelled to stand upon tho seats. In the south- western portion of the city it is estima- ted that 1 1000 persons were driven from their homes. Tho Wisconsin Central tracks were submerged. the water being so deep on the track that it entered the fire boxes of tho locomotives.
 The signal service officer said that a succession of thunder storms had swept over tho city. They came from the West, and each was more severe than it's pre- decessor. Some of the big down town gas mains were flooded, and many mer- chants did business by the aid of candles and lamps.
 The storm ceased after a downpour of four hours, when the Government gauge showed that 4.l2 inches of water had fallen. This is the greatest rainfall for four hours in the history of the Chicago signal office. The damage to property by lightning and water will reach S25O, ,OOO.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
UNIVERSITY MONEY EABEZZLED.

Ann Arbor's Alumni Discover n Short-
 age in the Williams Fund.
 ANN ARBoR, Mich, July 27-The city is gr, atly excited over an embezzlc- mcnt in the university by one of the most prominent citizens of the place. Tie Williams fund, for the support of supcranuated professors, was put in charge of Zina Pitcher King, graduate of the university and prominent law yer. In 1870 the fund amounted to S14.- 900. Every alumnus in tho state has since contributed more or less to swell the grand total. King, who was warm friend of the originator of the fund, was made treasurer. He was an active busi- ness man and prominent church mem bcr.
 For seventeen years he had absolute control of the fund. Some months ago he casually stated that the money was loaned on good real estate security, and accidentally this was found to be untrue. The incident gave rise to suspicious and at the June meeting of the alumni now treasurer was chosen. King then con- fessed to the association that his books were in bad shape and turned over LOCO worth of property to the trustees of the society, admitting that thcre might be a shortage still of $l0,000.
 The fact of tho embezzlement has just leaked out. King declares that the missing money must have been lost through his careless method of book keepng. but it is stated as fact that he dabbled in wheat in 1882, and suffered a severe loss from which he failed to re- cover.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
KILLED BY A NEGRO.
The Horrible Crime of a Cincinnati
 C0aChman.
HIS MASTER HIS VICTIM

Tho Murder Done in Revenge for Q
 tho Black Fiend Pushed the Body
 Into Sack and Threw It Into .
 Sewer ManhoIe.
 CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 29.-The body of Col. A. Jones, of POI Park avenue, Walnut Hills, who mysteriously dlsap- peared Thursday afternoon, has been found, tied up in sack in q manhole at Park avenue and Frances Lane, about two squares from the residence.
 The body was badly bruised and he had evidently been killed with club. His gold watch and money were gone. His colored coachman, Charles Bligh, has been arrested on suspicion.
 The colonel was nearly 70 years of age, and comfortably we'll off. When he sud denly disappeared on Thursday, it was generally believed that he had become suddenly insane and wandered off. Later-Bligh, the man arrested on sus- and he has just confessed to the mur- der.
 When Biigh was seen in the jail he was perfectly cool and said that Thurs day afte Col. Jones came into the barn and began to scold him for doing no more work. The conversation became animated, and Jones struck him across the shoul- der. In a moment of anger he turned, l and, picking up heavy piece of timber, struck Jones terrible blow on the back | of the head.
 He fell without 8 sound, and Bligh l frightened at what he done, dragged him behind the barn and hid the body in the | weeds there. At nine o'clock he procured sack, and | after a half hours work succeeded in get 1 ting the body in it.
 l Bligh admitted that as he pushed and pulled the long form of the Colonel into the sack that it was still warm. that the knees drow up toward the chin as if ir pain and that as alone ho carried tho grewsome body toward the sewer it nov. ed in it's textile coffin.
 l Bligh told his terrible story without
 any sign of shame or fear, but denied that robbery had prompted tho deed.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
BLOOD ATTENTED HIS O4Tn.
Convicted of a Grave Crime, Q Prisoner
 Attempts Suicide.

CHICAGO, July 29.-"I am innocent! swear before my God, whom am about to meet, am innocent"
 James w. Smith has been on trial sev- eral days before Judge Mcconnell, charged with assaulting girl years old whom he and his wife had taken from an orphan asylum at Akron, Ohio, for adoption. verdict of guilty was returned by the jury, fixing the penalty at nine years in the penitentiary.
 Uttering the words quoted above, Smith raised his hand and with small pocketknife stabbed himself in the left breast. He fell backward on the floor, while his wife, who had been sitting be- side him, screamed wildly, "Oh, Jim, why did you do that?"
 Doctors were hastily summoned and found wound an inch and half deep, about three inches above the nipple. They don't think the would-be suicide will die. In his pockets was found let ter addressed to Judge Mcconnell, but the judge was too much excited to read it. Smith had always heretofore borne & good reputation, and was employed as 8 draughtsman in a railroad office here.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
OBNOXIOUS HORIZONS.
People of Wilson County, Tenn., Ban
 Together to Drive Them Out.

People of Wilson County, Tenn., Band
 Together to Drive Them Out.
 NASHVILLE, July 2S.-Two hundred people in the Twenty-third district of Wilson county have banded together for the purpose of driving Mormon elders and converts from that county. While the Rev. John Barrett, Baptist preacher, was holding services in Wetmore's schoolhouse, he was interrupted by some of the Mormon converts present, who asked him several questions and then became insulting in their language. Members of the congregation made a move to resent this interference, where upon the Mormons jumped out of the window and dared them to como out and fight.
 The preacher has called on the congre- gation to know how many would help to drive the Mormons out of the county. In response to his invitation all tho men in the congregation, about 260, gave him their hands, promising to drive the Mor- mons out by whatever means would be necessary. The Mormons havo been forbidden to travel ,n ths roads and noti- fled to leave the county or stop holding services.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
LEFT HOMELESS BY THE FLOODS.
Many West Virginia Farmers Must
 Depend on Charity.

Many West Virginia Farmers Must
 Depend on Charity.
 WHEELING, w. Va., July 29. News has just come from Wirt county, this state, which was embraced in the late flooded district, to the effect that several hundred families are suffering for food and clothing. Many of the victims es- capped with only their night clothes; everything else they possessed was swept away. Their more fortunate neighbors who had money in bank or who saved something from the wreck, have been drained to the last dollar and now find themselves in dire need.
 A letter received here gives a thrilling account of the destitution there, and contains 8 pitiful appeal for aid. Most of the sufferers are farmers whose crops, fences, and houses were swept away, and who have nothing to depend upon until next seasons crops are gathered. In the meantime there is winter to pass through. and it is likely that the suffering will be very great. A general appeal for assistance will be issued.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31

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Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31

What Looks Like a Murder Mystery Near
 Lawrence. Mass.

LAWRENCE, July 29. - Evidences of what may prove tragedy have been dis covered in secluded lane branching from the Haverhill pike, about four miles from this city. In the bushes short distance from the road, was fresh pool of blood. The place showed evidences of struggle. Another pool was short distance away and trail of blood led to the main road.
 A womans handkerchief was found under bush. It showed teeth marks, and had apparently been used as gag. Certain marks upon it may furnish clue and the police are now actively at work upon the case. Fresh wagon tracks in the road showed that the person or per- sons had left by that means.
 Several persons have recently been at- tackled near this spot while driving at night. and it is thought a crime has been committed. The spot where the blood trail ends is only few rods from the river. There could be no legitimate er- rand to take carriage where the tracks were visible.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
JOHN BULL AND OUR BEER.
He Can't Secure Control Of the Indian

He Can't Secure Control Of the Indian
 apolis Bre>verfes.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 29.-The ne- gotiations of tho English syndicate for the Indianapolis brewerios have termi- mated in failure to agree on terms. The syndicatc's agents express willingness to invest $5.O0O,000 in tho Indianapolis breweries. but thoy must have all of them at that price.
 One of tho firms peremptorily refused to sell, while the principal proprietor of another Is now in Germany and cannot be comm nnicated with. The agents of tho syndicate have abandoned efforts to purchase ths property.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
A Roulangi.. Editor Arrested.

PARIS, July 29.-The publication by the Boulangist organ, "Le Cocarde," of some of the dispositions made before the high court of the senate, which is to try Bou- langer, causes great sensation in Paris. As the dispositions published are only such as were favorable to the accused, the government is very much incensed, and by the orders of the ministry, M Mermiex, tho editor of the paper, has been taken into custody. Other arrests are expected to follow.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
Yarn gpinllers Fail.

PHILADELPHIA, July 9.--Hutchinson, Ogden & Co.,, wcrsted-yarn spinners, W ho have an extensive plant ill Manayunk, k, made an assignment yesterday to Will liam G. Abbott. of No. 206 Chestnut street. The liabilities arc about $35, ,00O. The firm has been in business for num- bsr of years, and it Is expected that a meeting of creditors will be held shortly, and some arrangement made by which tho firm can continue.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
4 WAsHIsGToN SENSATION.
Collusion Alleged Between Counterfeit-
 CTS and Government Employes.

COI1usfon A0eRed BetWeen C0unteffe1t-
 CTS and Government Employes.
 WASHINGTON, July 29.-An experienced detective, one who has been often en- ployed in ferreting out crime for the gov ernment, says it is not unlikely. that a very sensational development may fol- low the seizure in Ohio of $40, 900 of counterfeit money by Chief Bell, of the secret service, recently.
 According to his story these bills were printed from plates which were genuine, or which had been made from impress sions of the genuine plates, and there has been collision between the counter feiters and some of the employees in the bureau of engraving and printing.
 It is a fact that an investigation of the affairs of the bureau has been going on for some time, though it has been con- ducted with great deal of secrecy.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
An Editor,s Experfence.

Major Sidney Herbert. . wenknown journalist in agricultural circles, writes April 18th. 1SS9 Some five years ago wrote letter stating that Swift's Specific had cured me of severe rheumatism. Sincs that time have had no return of tho rheumatic troubles, although frequently exposed to the innu- cnces that produced former attacks. Several of my friends had similar experience and are firm in their conviction that S. s. s. brought permanent cure. The searching power of this medicine is shown in the fact that it developed scrofulous taint that was conspicuous in my blood over thirty years ago, and
 has removed the last trace of it. have also tostcd s. s. S. as tonic after attack of malariA fever which kept me in bed for throe months, and am convinced that it's curative and strengthening properties insured my recovery from that illness. e 1 was in very low condition of health
 SIDNEY HKRBKRr Atlanta, Ga.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
Commodore Hnrrington's Penalty Fo
 Grounding the Cancellation.

Commodore Advantageous Penalty For
 Grounding the Cancellation.
 BOSTON, July s9.-Tho papers in the case of Commander Purcell F. Harrinp. ton, who was tried by court martial at Annapolis, are before Secretary Tracy and will be mado public in 0 few days. The finding in the case is guilty" and the sentence of the court Is two years suspension. Commodore Harrin gton's s offence was in allowing the naval cadets practice ship Constellation, of which he was in command, to run aground at Cape Henry Light, June IS.
 Commander Harrington has been sta toned at Annapolis for several years and has been regarded as one of tho most capable officers of the academic staff.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
PAGES FATAL PASSION.
The "Times-Register Publishes the Cause of the Editors Murder.
HE WOULD NOT BE WARNED.

ao Had Been Warned by an Angry
 Husband to Keep Away from His
 House, but He Continued on tho
 Road Which Ended Finally in His
 Death.
 MARION, N, C., July 29.-The "Times- Register prints very remarkable ac- count of the assassination by Edward Brown of its editor and proprietor, Col. Roger J. Page, which took place last Monday.
 After relating the circumstances of the shooting, without mentioning who his assassin was, the ''TimeS- Register" speaks of the case in this wise:
 "Col. Rogers was a married man iv- ing apart from his wife for several years she being resident of New York. He married the daughter of the late John Mitchell, the Irish patriot, who controlled or edited the Richmond Ex- Asheville some three years ago to prac- tice law. He became dissatisfied with tho results of his efforts in this line and took charge of the 'Bugle' newspaper and changed its name after a short time to the 'TimeS-RegiSter.
 'The office of the Times Register was on Court House street, nearly opposite the dwelling-house of one of our promi- nent citizens, physician. Col. Page was received into the family as a visitor, and looked upon as gentleman, being a man Of fine intellectual attainments, ed ucated and cultured and fine conversa- tionalist. It soon became evident to observe closely that his intentions were not honorable and he designed to ruin the character of the gentleman's wife. His visits became moro frequent, until stolen visits in the absence of the hus- band were habitually practiced, and un- til he had obtained such an influence over the wife and mother as to arouse the sus- picions of the husband.
 investigation only confirmed his sus- picions but too surely.
 "When he was notified to cease his at tentions and visits, Col. Page sought ad- vice from few friends in town, protest ing his innocence of any improper con- duct or intentions, but carefully conceal ing the worst facts bearing upon his conduct, and which have since been made only too plain.
 ''He was advised to cease his visits, but to go on as if nothing improper had occurred for his own sake and the sake of the wife and mother who must suffer if color was given to these suspicious.
 Instead of ceasing his visits, as he was notified and warned to do, he kept up communication with his victim, and five days after he had received warning and two days preceding his death, in the absence of the husband, he again made stolen visits to the house whose peace he had destroyed.
 ''The deluded man seems to be the victim of his own passion, which, unfor- fortunately carried him to his destruc- tion, and has wrecked the peace of the family whose hallowed precincts his un. governable passions led him to invade"
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
One Miraculous Berry.

The miraculous berry" of West Africa was lately exhibited to the Lon don Linnean Society. The soft sweet pulp with which it is covered so affects the nerves of taste that sour substances even tartaric acid, limo juice and vim egar-have flavor of absolute sweet ness after it has been eaten. Living plants of this and of Thaumatococcus, whose fruit possesses similar properties, have been received at Kew Gardens, London.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
KAN 4 COIN FARM.
rSro Brothers Put Bogus Silver Money
 on the Public.

rSro Brothers Put Bogus Silver Money
 on the Public.
 SULLIVAN, H., July 29.-The United States marshal has arrested Joe and Lewis Freeman for making and passing counterfeit silver coin. The parties are brothers, and lived on their farms about seven miles from this city. A few months ago Ivan Berry, neighbor of tho Freemans, while felling some trees on their property, found some moulds for the making of small silver coin with other evidences of illegal work.
 He at once made his discoveries known to States Attorney Jennings, and he in turn to tho United States grand jury, whoso investigations have just resulted as above stated.
 About fifteen witnesses have been subpRnaed and more arrests are expected among more prominent people than the EreomanS
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
CAPTURE OF 4 SEALER.
The Rush Sefzes a British Vessel In
 Behrfug Sea.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C., July 29.- The sealing schooner Triumph has ar rived from Behring Sea bringing news of the seizure on the 11th inst by the Uni ted States revenue cruiser Rush of the British schooner Black Diamond. sealing in Behring Sea.
 The Triumph had 800 seals aboard, but not having caught any in waters eyer which the Americans claim jurisdiction, was allowed to depart, and sailed direct for Victoria. The captain of the Rush found with Behring Sea seals aboard.
 Seals are reported very plentiful. There is much excitement at Victoria.
 TWO FEARS SUSPKNGION.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
International Chess.

BERLIN, July 29.-The international chess tournament at Breslau has resulted in victory for Tarrasch, who scored l3, with wins, 8 draws and no losses. Burns scored II 1-2; the young German player, Mieses. 10 1-2; Bardeleben, Bauer, Gunsberg and Paulsen, 10 each, and Blackburne and Mason each.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-31
Cut His Throat With nRazor.

RICHMOND, Va, July 29.-John A. Con- nerty, an iron worker, living on Belvi- dere street, made desperate but vain attempt to cut his wife's throat and then severed his own jugular with a razor. Mrs. Connerty lived with her father, John Carroll, her husband being dissipated and not able to support her. Mrs. Con- nerty was wounded in five places, and, being about to become a mother, may die from shock.