Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-21
THE STATE BY WIRE.
Action Taken at the Convention o1 Toresters-A Waterbury Man Chosen Sub-Chief Ranger.

 Action Taken at the Convention of Foresters-A Waterbury Man Chosen Sub-Chief Ranger.
 NEW HAVEN, November 21.-The grand court convention of the Ancient Order of Foresters of America opened yesterday in Arion hall. F. Molloy of Ansonia, who was appointed grand deputy of the state of Connecticut by the supreme ranger, presided, and Attor- ney Greeley of this city was secretary. Sixty-one delegates were present. The most important business of the meeting was the consideration of the formation of a grand court of the state. This or ganization was effected and all the courts in the state are obliged to join the grand court. The following officers were elected Grand chief ranger, Dr Frank H. Wheeler of New Haven; grand sub-ranger, Thomas Luddy of Water bury; grand treasurer, Daniel Dickinson of Meriden; grand secretary, Edward Moriarity of New Haven. Last night the visiting delegates were entertained by the courts of this city.
 The convention opened this morning at o'clock, and the election of officers was finished resulting as follows: Senior woodward, Isaac Hayes, New Haven ; junior woodward, J. H. Condon, Bir- mingham senior beadle, John D.. Bolan, Waterbury junior beadle, c. J.. Coleman, Ansonia trustees, J. C. Ives, Bridgeport John Gumley, New Bri- tain w. F. Dillon, Waterbury.
 The State Debt.
 HARTFORD November 21.-The re- port of State Treasurer Henry for the year ending June 30 is just out. The net debt of the state stands at S3, ,2O9, ,s23, reduction of $279,O73 during the year. The treasurer expects the state revenues the coming year will pay all the state expenses and make the usual levying of state tax on the towns unnecessary, thus saving about S35O, 1000 to the people.
 Suffering With Tetanus.
 NEW HAVEN, November 21.-Antonia Vespole, accidentally shot himself while hunting recently. The wound refused to heal and he was to-day prostrated with lockjaw. There is no hope of his recovery.
 Fighting the Saloons. DANBURY, November 21.-The county commissioners are giving hearing to- day upon a petition against issuing li- censes to twelve White street saloon keepers.
 A Fatal Accident.
 GREENWICH, November 21.-Bernaro Halter, while out duck hunting with {
 
 sloop, accidentally shot himself in the breast, while carelessly handling hi gun. He will die.
 The Weather.
 NEW HAVEN, Nov 21.--Sergeant Go, of the signal office predicts fair weather I followed by rain; slightly warmer.
 A Fatal Hotel Fire. /, EUREKA, CaL., sNovember 21.-Th !, Arcata hotel was burned yesterday George H. Knight and Tobias Bannhil !, were killed and several men and womel l were injured.
 Fell Into a Collar. 2 BRIDGEPORT, fa November 21.-Harr, = Harrison of Winsted fell into an opel a cellar-way last aight and was seriousl = injured. He was taken to the hospital Q An Italian Murderer. e SOUTH NoRwALK, November 21.-l c detective from New Jersey came to thi T city yesterday in search of an Italia r murderer. He found his man last nigh Il and took him away without giving an > particulars.
 e Captain Lester Lost. Il NEW LONDON, November 21.-Notl y ing has yet been heard from Captai IS Lester of the fishing schooner Robe1 Il Gray, which was wrecked in New H: Il ven harbor Tuesday night. Captai 5, Lester was 9 years of age. Il A Distinguished Visitor.
 NEW HAVEN, Nov 21.-The earl
 Meath, inspector of public parks, Lol 10 don, IS the guest of Mayor Peck to-da 70 'e and inspected the public buildings an D Rock mark