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Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
PERSONAL.

Sarah Bernhardt has paid all the debts of her late husband.
 Grand Duke Nicolas, uncle of the Czar, is dying from cancerous affection of the ear.
 Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who is making tour of Europe, arrived in London on Monday.
 Hon. George w. Nesmith, LL.D., of Franklin, N. H., will celebrate his eighty ninth birthday on Oct. g.
 and finds plenty of distraction in attending | picture sales and exhibitions. The late B. T. Babbitt, the soap manufac- turer, was worth $5,000,O00. He began his | business career with scarcely any capital. | Miss Florence St. John, the actress, has been robbed of jewels valued at $750O at Edinburgh. The jewels were stolen from a cab.
 The engagement of marriage is announced of Lady Mildred Lyon, daughter of the Earl of Strathmore, to MT. Jessup, New York | banker.
 1 A dispatch from New York says that Gen. | B. F. Butler has been elected to and has ac- | cepted the presidency of the San Miguel Gold Placer Company of Colorado. Prof. R. H. Mather of Amherst College, | who has been ill for several days, underwent | a surgical operation recently, and hopes of | his recovery are now entertained. M. Koechlin, who was connected with M. Eiffel in the construction of the great tower at Paris, has applied for permission to build railway to the summit of the Jungfrau. | Miss Amelia B. Edwards, IL. D., will make her initial lecture before our educa- | tional institutions at Vassar November 8, fol- lowing it with lectures at Yale, Trinity and other New England colleges in that same month.
 Some 2000 veteran soldiers in New Hamp- shire, representing every county and nearly every Grand Army post, have signed a petition asking for the appointment of Gen. A. s. Twitchell of Gorham, as Naval Officer at Boston.
 l Miss Lizzie Banks of St. Paul, Minn., who l will go abroad as private secretary to MT. Hicks, Minister to Peru, is a courageous little woman who made a hit as newspaper writer in the Northwest Miss Banks is be. lieved to be the first lady secretary ever taken abroad by United States Minister.
 The late King of Portugal was very friendly to all literary men, and took much pride in his own literary work, especially in his translations from Shakespeare. He re-
 ceived the delegates of the International Lit erary Congress when they went to Lisbon
 some years since, and entertained them very l handsomely.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30

A Proposition to Send Our Last War ves-
 sel to South America.
 There has been some agitation recently of a proposition to send the new ships forming the squadron under command of Acting Rear Admiral Walker to South American in- stead of Europe. The argument in favor of this scheme is that the visit of the ships to Central and South America ports will ma terially aid in securing the results hoped for from the meeting of the international Ameri- can congress, by making good impression upon the people of those countries, while no substantial benefit will be reaped from the trip to Europe. It is not probable that any change in the programme, so far as it has been announced, will be made, but there will be an addition that may satisfy the advocates of the South American voyage. The Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Yorktown will sail for Europe about Nov. 10, and, after a trip through the Mediterra- mean sea, and visiting all the European capi- tals which can be reached by water, will re- turn to the United States in the spring, and then make trip in South American and Central American waters. This has not been officially announced, but the statement Is made upon excellent authority. When the squadron shall visit our American neighbors on the south, it will be increased by the presence of the Baltimore, Petrel and Vesu- vius, which will then be in condition to sail
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
WISHES TO BE A STATE.
The Governor of Idaho Presents the Clain
 of the PeOple.


 George l.. Shoup, Governor of Idaho, in his annual report to the Secretary of the In- terior gives the important provisions of the Constitution which will be submitted to the people for their adoption at an election to be held November 5. Idaho, he states, claims all the essential qualifications necessary to assume the dignity and responsibility of State hood. The steady growth in population and taxable property, and the large increase in productions, the yield of valuable metals, nearly doubling during the past-all these show, the Governor thinks, that Idaho Is in the line of progress. The report states that there are more than 5000 people in Idaho who are adherents of the Mormon faith. The population of the Territory Is 113,777. Polygamy is not at the present time openly practiced, but the Gov ernor says that it Is practiced secretly to 8 limited extent, no doubt, as indictments are found in nearly every term of the court held, and . number of convictions have been made. He states, however, that he has reason to be- heve that 8 division of sentiment is spring ing up in the church on the subject of the practice of polygamy. Under the Constitu- ton polygamy will be prohibited, and the insertion of this provision may be regar ded as the expression of the voice of the people of the Territory on this subject. The allot- ment of land under the Severalty act to the Indians, the Governor says, Is progressing satisfactorily and with little opposition on the part of the Indians.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
NEW OIL FIELDS.

Great Excitement in West Virginia Over
 Recent Discoveries.
 An Associated Press reporter, who visited the scene of the oil excitement in the new field near Mannington, Marcen county, says i: The reports first sent out regarding the com ing in of the Jackson we'll at 1000 barrels 8 day, while greatly exaggerated, have a foun- datfon. The well did come in strong, but is now plugged, awaiting the arrival of ma- chinery and tanks, and it's capacity has not yet been thoroughly tested. The excitement over the development of this new territory is intense. The town is crowded with oil men from all parts of the country and property is changing hands at fabulous prices. Thou sands of acres of land have been leased, and those who were fortunate enough to get op- tions before the drilling commenced are now realizing handsomely by selling their options. Preparations are making for the sinking of other wells and extensive operations will soon be under way. The Standard Oil Com pany controls large number of leases in this territory. Experienced oil men say the field has great future. The oil was struck in the 'Big 1njun" sand at depth of 2000 feet, a half mile from the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road, and demonstrates that the town of Warrington is about the center of the belt which runs from the Pennsylvania oil field to the Parkersburg district.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
REV. FATHER GABRIEL DEAD.
Impressive Services at St. Michael's Mon-
 astery, HObOken, N. J.

Impressive Services at St. Michael's Mon-
 astery, Hoboken, N. J.
 The funeral of Rev. Fr. Gabriel of the Order of Passionists, who was until recently con- nected with St. Joseph's Retreat, Baltimore, took place Oct. 21 in St. MichaePs monastery at West Hoboken, N. J. At an early hour the remains were brought from the inner cloister and were laid on a rough pine board in the main isle of the church. The body was clothed in the coarse habit of the order. On the breast were a cross and three nails, and around the waist was a leather girdle, to which was attached rosary of 15 decades. The sandals were removed from the feet. On the head, which rested on little pile of bricks, ashes were sprinkled in the form of 8 cross. The solemn mass of requiem was chanted by Rev. Fr. Philip Berk, c. F., other members of the order being grouped in semi-circle within the chancel rail. After the absolution had been pronounced, the body was taken to the tier of vaults in the basement of the church, where several dead members of the community already lie. At the entrance of the vault the remains were again lain on the ground, and, after being sprinkled with holy water, they were put in plain white coffin and slid into one of the openings. The final absolution was then pronounced, the opening was cemented up, and the name of the dead monk was scratched with 8 trowell in the mortar.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
AN INNOCENT MAN PARDONED.
\ Conspiracy Against 8 South Carolina
 Negro Shown Up.

A Conspiracy Against South Carolina
 Negro Shown Up.
 A diabolical case of conspiracy against an old negro man by his children has just been brought to light by investigation instituted by Gov. Richardson of South Carlina. In March of this year John Addison, negro 70 years old, was tried and convicted in Barn. well county of arson. Addison was sen- tenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The prosecutor in the case was his son-in-law, Emanuel Green, and the only other witness against the old man was his daughter. Greens courthouse had been burned, and he and his wife testified that they saw Addison commit the act. He was convicted by jury of his own people. The matter was brought to the Governors attention, and he caused Investigation to be made, and the following facts were brought to light: Addison had purchased from Green thirty acres of land, and had paid him in full. Green refused to give him any receipt for the money or title for the land, and had the old man ejected therefrom. Addison brought suit, and while it was pend- Ing he was arrested on the charge of arson. It 1s shown that Green moved the corn out of his barn, and declared that he would get even with the old man. He set the building on fire himself and threatened to cut his wffe's throat if she did not join him in swear Ing away the life of her father. He knew that whether Addison was sentenced to be hanged, or to 10 years imprisonment, he would not live to get possession of his land. The Governor has pardoned Addison to-day. He has served seven months.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
TO MAKE CHILDREN LOVELY.
Love Must be a Constant Atmosphere
 About Them.

Love Must be a Constant Atmosphere
 About Them.
 There is just one way, and that Is to surround them by day and night with an atmosphere of love. Restraint and reproof may be mingled with the love, but love must be a constant element. "I found my little girl was growing unamiable and plain," said mother to us the other day, "and reflecting on it sadly, could only accuse myself of the cause thereof. So l changed my management and improved my oppor- tunity to praise and encourage her, to assure her of my unbounded affection for her, and my earnest desire that she should grow up to lovely and harmoni- ous womanhood. As rose opens to sunshine, so the child heart opened in the warmth of the constant affection and caresses showered upon her; her peevishness passed away, her face grew beautiful, and no W one look from me brings her to my side obedient to my will, and happiest when she is nearest me-"
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
FARMERS COMBINE.
Wheat Growers of the Mississippi Valley
 Form 8 Big Company.

Wheat Growers of the Mississippi Valley
 Form Big Company.
 The convention of the wheat growers of the Mississippi Valley met in St. Louis Oct. 23. The convention is the result of a call is- sued by the Farmers Federation of the Mis- sissippi Valley. The company has capital stock of $2o ,6oo, ,0OO, of which three-fourths is in the hands of a trustee to forever secure farmers in control. The dividends are to be used to establish banks, elevators, stockyards, etc. The farmers disclaim any intention of forming trust, but simply to remedy exist ing conditions, which force them to almost give their wheat away for nothing. They do not wish to charge exorbitant prices for the cereal, but simply to regulate the supply to such an extent that the demand will not be so exceeded as to result in disastrous compe- tition. Walter N. Allen of Topeka, president of the federation, called the convention to order, and in his opening address he out lined the objects of the federation and the convention. There were number of com mission men from Chicago and Kansas City present. Two hundred delegates have fur nished credentials.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
SOLDIERS STOP TRACK LAYING.
Railroad Builders in Oklahoma Prevented
 from Working by Troops.

Railroad Builders in Oklahoma Prevented
 from Working by Troops.
 The people of Kingfsher, I. T., are greatly excited, and the town is crowded with an unruly mob of railroad hands, driven there by the United States troops. The survey of the Rock Island road built to Fort Reno crosses the dividing line between Oklahoma City and the Indian reservation seven miles south of Kingfsher. A large gang of men has been grading and laying the track. The railroaders proposed continuing the course of the saroad ana only a1ter some personal bayonet. William McGinnis, president of the Kingfsher board of trade, is there today, and is in consultation with the attorneys for the Rock Island. He is bitter in his denunci- ation of the troops action, which, he said, was entirely uncalled for.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
Mary Anderson's Home.

Mary Anderson's home, on Mount Waltham, at South Hampstead, says New York Truth, is in grand house where some of the most notable Eng ish people in literature and society have sought her company. She enter tains delightfully-aiways with her mothers chaperonage. The great hall which opens from the vestibule, with 8 ceiling nearly to the roof, and sur rounded by gallery, is filled with superb objects of art. Every part of the home displays the good taste and culture of the young actress. Here she has received Lord Tennyson, Lord Lytton, and Lady Betley, the Marquis of Salisbury, the Earl of Pembroke and the dean of Westminster.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
TREASURY DECISIONS.
Duty on Wood Ashes Raised from 40 to II
 Per Cent. Ad ValOrem.

Duty on Wood Ashes Raised from 70 to 100
 Per Cent. Ad ValOrem.
 The treasury department denies the appli- cation of R. B. Gardner, manager of the Bos- ton, Halifax & Prince Edward Island steam ship line, for refund of the duties paid Collector Saltonstall on certain herrings inn ported per the Worcester, Sept. 21, 1889. The merchandise upon arrival at Boston was entered for consumption, and, after pay ment of duties, was delivered from the cus- tody and control of the government. It has cost J. s. Story of St. Albany, Vt., something to make his appeal from the assessment of duty by the collector at Burlington at 40 per cent. ad valorem on bags containing wood ashes imported last month and claimed to be exempt from duty. Wood ashes, it appears, are generally imported in bulk, loose in. box cars, bags not being necessary for their safe transportation, and the appraiser suggests that the bags, if so used, might be used for other purposes or sold. The treasury de- partment has directed the collector to read just the entry at 100 per cent. ad valorem, and authorized collection of duties still due.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
MONTREAL SHAKEN.
A Large Quantity of Dynamite Exploded in That City.

A serious explosion took place in Montreal few days ago. A large quantity of dyna- mite stored in small building at the corner of Panthalion and St. Jean Baptiste streets, in the northern district of the city, where main sewers were in course of construction, exploded. This building and the adjoining one were blown to pieces, ,while upward of one hundred houses were either partly or wholly destroyed. The early hour at which it from being terribly fatal, but as it was, only one man, Jules Chartrand, was killed, while several men, women and children living in the demolished dwellings and stores were slightly injured. The whole district presents the same appearance as if an earth quake had been at work, or else the city had gone through bombardment. Not pane of glass remains in the whole district, which is almost mile square.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
CREW STRANGELY AFFLICTED.
Peculiar Disease Which Has Broken Gu
 on Fishing Vessels.

Peculiar Disease Which Has Broken Out
 on Fishing Vessels.
 There were two arrivals at Provincetown, from Grand Banks, schooners M. B. Stetson, with 17OO quintals, and Lizzie W. Matheson, with 24OO quintals of codfsh. Capt. Mckay of the Matheson, reports: ''We sailed for the banks with a crew of 24 men, and all went well until about Aug. 1, when strange man that was sent to St. Jonn's, Newfound- land, died the day after his arrival. The crew were more or less affected all the season, and October l., we put into St. Johns for medical aid, and another of the crew died. The St. Johns doctors said it was not scurvy, although it much re- sembled that disease." There are only four men of the crew but are affected. Several other crews were affected while on the fish grounds this season. The patient Is attacked with pains in the stomach and chest, the lower limbs swell, but show no scorbutic sVmDtOmS.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
THE WORLDS FAIR. Meeting in Washington to Urge Congress
 to Choose That City.

A hundred or more gentleman representing the national board of promotion, organized for the purpose of having the worlds fair held in Washington in 1892, met in that city few days ago. Those present came from various parts of the country, and were nearly all members of boards of trade or similar commercial bodies. Col. Anderson made an
 address setting forth the advantages of Wash ington as the place for holding an exposition to celebrate the discovery of America. Hon. George 0. German presented memorial to Congress, urging that body to take steps for an appropriate celebration in 1892 of the Tooth anniversary of the discovery of Ameri- ca by Columbus, the celebration to be con- trolled by the general government. Gov. Fleming of Florida, and others spoke in sup port of the memorial, which was adopted as the sense of the national board of promotion.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
LOST $15,soO AT ROULETTE.
Henry Reeb, Jr., Sues to Recover None
 Won from Him.

Henry Reeb, Jr., Sues to Recover Money
 Won from Him.
 In the first session of the superior civil court, Boston, before Judge Barker, the case of Henry Reeb, Jr., vs. William Thornton was called, and is an action in which the plaintiff seeks to regain possession of $15, 800, which he alleges he lost at gaming to defendant. It appeared from the opening of Lawyer Way that in January last the defendant, who Is said to be doctor, met the plain tiff at the Savage Club on Bosworth street, and the two played roulette. On Jan. the plaintiff lost $500 at the game; on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, which was the night between those dates, the defendant won 410, ,0OO; on Feb. 4. $2,- DO, on Feb. 5, $20OO, and on Feb. 6, $10OO. The plaintiff testified that he was 8 broker at E State street, his firm being Marshall Reeb c Co.,, and the remainder of his evidence was devoted to proving that the money lost was received by Thornton. The trial will be continued this morning.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
TANNER REPLIES.
He Thought There Was No Danger o
 Doing Too Much.

He Thought There Was No Danger of
 Doing Too Much.
 Ex-Commissioner of Pensions Tanner is out in . long statement in reply to Secretary rating pensions of Pension Office employees. MT. Tanner denies that he defied Secretary Noble. q did submit," MT. Tanner says, "to him in an official letter question which arose in my mind as to whether the power to put to the test pension which might be under suspicion of having been granted in excess rested in the hands of the Secretary or of the Commissioner, but in submitting that question to the Secretary for his decis- ion l did 1t in the most courteous and re- spectful manner of which was capable.
 'The legal contention leave to those emil nent gentlemen, Secretary Noble and the late Assistent Secretary Jenks. MT. Jenks's rul- ing was law through the department until it was revoked, and must say that in so far as 1t permits man who has been disabled in ability and receive the compensation which the law rovides, I am in hearty accord with 1t. If Secretary Noble sees fit to construe statutes so as to make them less liberal to the soldiers than did his eminent bT mas ra % him. tns and willing that while so doing he shall, uncha[ lenged, arraign me as operating without req son and beyond the pale of the law"
 General Bussey told him that the Secre- Carys susplclOns were aroused as to the correctness of action in the cases of ten em- ployes, and that he had been instructed to investigate. MT. Tanner said "All right" and placed the papers in the cases at General Bussey's disposal. ''I told him." says Tan ner, Gas I afterward told Secretary Noble, that when first took office there was such 8 mighty tide of humanity surging into the Pension Office, claiming my personal atten- tion, and at the same time good many cases were in one way and another pressed on my personal attention, that I sat there thoroughly fmbued with the belief of what we expressed in the press and on the stump in the late campaign as to the restrictive policy of the that had thought that until had become familiar with the workings of the bureau, so long as pursued the practice laid down for me by men of experience in the office, the last thing was in danger of doing was of doing too much."
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
The Way Papa Opened the Door.

A friend of mine was visiting the family of well-known Maine man not long ago. A lovely flaxen-haired child of six years, the pet of the fam lily, attempted to open door, which stuck. She pulled and pulled, but could not move it.
 "D-n it!" they were astonished to hear her say as she gave supreme tug and the door yielded.
 "Why, what do you mean, Maud2" exclaimed the mortified mamma.
 "That's the way papa opens it," said Maud innocently. Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
IDENTIFIED HER ASSAILANT.
A Little Girl Feloniously Assaulted Near
 Manchester, N. HI.

A Little Girl Fe1On1Ously Assaulted Near
 Manchester, N. H.
 A horrible crime was committed in the woods within one mile of Ma Il chester, N. H. Napoleon Normandeau, laborer, saw two little girls, Clementine and Sophie Abelle, the former Il years old and the latter 6 returning from school and asked them to have ride. They consented. He drove out into the woods, took Clementine in the brush, leaving Sophie in the team. The girl resisting, he took out knife and threatened to cut her to pieces: He then out ragged the child, seriously injuring her, so that she is now under doctors care. Capt. Tebbetts, Patrolman Bourassa, and Detective Hildreth arrested Normandeau shortly after ward. His victim at once picked him out from 20 men in the room, and the brute was ocked up. There is considerable indigna- tion among the citizens and some talk o1 lynching.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
A PLUCKY PREACHER.
He Admits Rifles and Firm Stands for
 Rights,

Rights.
 Rev. w. B. Johnson, colored, preached 8 sermon in Washington, in which he likened the negro to Samson, and told the members of his race to secure homes in the South and West, and prepare to stay in them, even if every inch of land must be defended with Winchester rifles. The negro was learning the lesson of organization from the socialist and the Irishman, and 20 years from now would not be the docile being of today. ''The negro," he concluded, ''has been building for the whites long enough. It is time to build for himself. He cannot be exterminated or intimidated. He is in the blood and bones of the nation, and if undisturbed will do no harm, but if stirred, may grasp the pillars of our civilization and like Samson of old, in his death, pull down the temple of liberty" Rev. G. w. Lee, also colored, preached on groes to strike back when they were as- saulted or their wives and daughters wronged and insulted.