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Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
4 SENsATvON AT MUNICH.
Lady Acton and Count Won Blum er
 thai Commit Suicide.


 thal Commit Suicide.
 MUNICH, July 15.-Munich Is tremen- dously excited over two suicides which have just occurred, and which, although occurring at different limos and places, evidently proceeded from the same cause. Lady Acton, sister of Count von Arco Valley, the German minister to the United States, ended her life by jump- Ing into the Tegcrnsee, lake about twenty miles south of here, and drowning herself. She had recently exhibited symptoms of mental disorder, and her husband having died some time ago, her vagaries were attributed to her breeding over her bereavement.
 Tho suicide of Lady Acton created a great sensation, but the feeling devel- oped into positive excitement when it became known that Lieut.. Count Walde- mar von Blumenthal, military attache of the Prussian legation had shot himself dead with revolver. The cause of his suicide can only be conjectured, but it is quite generally believed that he was en- gagged to be married to Lady Acton, and that the two had serious quarrel. un- der the excitement of which both ended their lives.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
Great Damage by Hall nd Wind Along
 tho Cha m pla ln's Banks.

PLATTsBURa, N. Y., July 15.-A terrible hail storm accompanied with rain and wind, has passed over Plattsburg, Bur- lington, Vt., and other places along Lake Champlain. In this city electric light, telephone and telegraph wires were prostrated and trees were blown down on nearly every street. The hail stones were quito large and broke num- Der of windows.
 In the country farmers will lose heav- lily on grain and fruit.
 At Burlington the telephone exchange was partly burned by lightning. The telegraph and other wires were pros- trated. Damage to buildings, wires and crops is reported from nearly every place along the lake line. Many narrow es- capes from drowning arc reported. Cap tain Baldwin of the steamer Chateau quay, plying between Burlington and Port Kent, says it was one of the worst storms in his experience.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
CONSPIRED TO STEAL.

Here fs . "Jury that Managed to Got
 Part of the Pork.
 KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 13. Four ar- rests havo beon made. the beginning of the unearthing of a gigantic steal that has been going on in the Fowler Packing house for some time. George Glider, who has been in charge of the retail de- partment, with k. J. Scott, $. Hawkins and k. Beatstone, drivers, arc now in jail on warrant charging them with stealing meat
 An investigation developed the fact that for nearly two years Glider has been i'll league with the drivers, and would give them small extra supply on each load, which would be sold and the pro- ceeds divided. Warrants are out for five other men
 The managers of the packing house are very reticent and little can be gleaned from them in regard to the affair.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
ADAUGHTER GETS $4,OOO.
Her Father, While Drunk, Obtalne' Liauor. Fell Overbon rd md Drown cd.

Her Father. While Drunk, Obtained Liquor, Fell Overbon rd and Drowned.
 RoNDouT, N. Y., July 11.-Judge Ed wards of the supreme court has rendered 0 decision of interest to steamboats eom- panies, their employees, and the liability of the former under the civil damage act for damages.
 The facts are as follows: .ouse, a
 ckhand on the steamer Walter Brett of the Catskill and New York Steamboat company, purchased liquor at the boats bar, and while intoxicated fell into the Hudson river and was drowned. His in- fant daughter sued for $4,o ,oO0 damages, and the jury awarded her the full amount. Judge Edwards refused the application of the company for new trial.
 The outcome of this decision en all probability will be that no more intoxi- cants will be sold to employees of steam. boats on the Hudson.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
DETECTIVES ON GUARD.
Braidwood Miners Are Being Btarve
 Into Hub m ssfOn.

Braidwood Miners Are Being Starved
 Into ~uh m issfon.
 BRAIDwooD, Ill., July 15.-There Is no disturbance among the striking miners here now, nor is it likely that there will be any. The mon aro simply being starved into submission. Thirteen rooms in the Gcdley mine are now worked. FOrty-nine miners went down the shaft. Sheriff Houston still stands picket duty for these men with a force of twenty men and ten private detectives.
 Superintendent Zoellcr says that ninety three miners had already signed tho contract.
 BRAZIL, Ind, July 14.-Tho bitumin- ous mines at Coxville, flftccn milos north of Brazil, who quit work three weeks ago because of misunderstanding in re- gard to the foot fare plan of measure ment, have returned to work, yielding their point. Of 300 idlo miners but seventy-tive could get work owing to disorganizcd trade. Others will be given work as orders are received. The strike was not part of tho strike of the block miners, which is still on.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
C.iNiDIl AND AUSTRALIA.
Tho Formers Representative in q
 Coming COnfere nee.

Tho Formers Representative In tn,
 Coming Confer+n nee.
 MONTREAL, July 13.-J. J. c. Abbot has left for Now York to attend tho Aus tralian conference as Canada's represen tative. The Australian colonies intent to compare notes with one another anc with Canada as to the development o, trade, and as there arc several Austra lias and only one Canada, it was con. clu.led that the reasonable thing would be to send representative from the Do. minion to Australia.
 MT. Abbott has had many years con. nection with the leading commercial con ter of Canada, and is in the confidence of the government. Whether the confer. ence will do much good, or whether it is logical to try and increase our trade with 4,OOO ,OCO of people many thousands ot miles away, while using every effort tc prevent trade with 6O,OO0, 900 of neigh bors close at hand, are other questions.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
DATITTvS JUST WRATH.
He Accuses Lo Caron and Houston ef .
 Plot to lnjure Irelnnd's Cause.

He Accuses Lo CarOn and Houston ef .
 Plot to Injure Irelan nd's Cause.
 LONDON, July 11.-Mr. Michael Day lit appeared before the Parnell commia- sion again, and complained that some- body who desired to injure the Irish in the eyes of the British public had placed two bogus dynamite machines within the precincts of the court, and out of this alleged attempt at outrage the Evening Post of London had made a sensational article, which said that this incident indicated the danger which the court had incurred and showed how easily the desperate enemies of England who had recently testified before the commission could blow up the building: MT. Davitt, in an excited manner, as- serted his belief that the affair had boon planned by Le Caron and Houston.
 Presiding Justice Hannen said he un- derstood why MT. Davitt should have a strong feeling in tho matter, but he must take the proper course and make in quiries to prove his allegations. The justice said that he himself regarded the matter as a silly hoax.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
COUNTEREEITERS BAGGED.
Gang Doing Business at Juar,
 Mexico, Broken Up.

Gang Doing Business at Juarez,
 Mexico, Broken Up.
 FL PAso, Tex, July 13.-A nest o< counterfeiters doing business in Juarez, Mexico, has been broken up. A young man named Allen approached Charles Jones, a stockman in Fl Paso, and vol unteered to show Jones how to make $1O,OOO if he Gones) would give him certain per cent. of it. Jones agreed, and Allen was informed that man in Juarez named Martin was making coun- terfeit $1O gold pieces that could not be distinguished from genuine money, and that he could get 1000 of it for S2, 500 in currency.
 Jones reported the matter to the police and the gang was arrested in El Paso, and Martin was arrested in his den in Juarez while in the act of casting money. He tried to destroy his dies
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
That Fall Relieved Hundreds.

AUSTIN, Tex, July 13. - The Colorado river mas reached it's highest point, "A feet, and is now falling, to the intense re- lief of hundreds who watch it. Great damage Is reported from the bottom plantations, but it is impossible to esti- rnate the loss. For over month in this eection there have been daily rains and cotton has been badly injured. Reports from tho sugar region are very discourag- ina. and a letter from Col. Ellis ptanta- ton. the largest in Texas, rays 1t has been impossible % plough tho cane tor twenty oight days. ..s-s..s---ss
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
CANADA MAT RETALIlCE
PetiilOn for tho Exclusion of Am eri
 can BnrEes from Her Canals.

PetiiiOn for tho Exclusion of Ameri.
 can Barges from Her Canals.
 OTTAWA, Ont, July l5.-Canadian barges are rigidly excluded from certain United States canals, while United States barges are not excluded from Canadian canals. It has, consequently, come to pass that United States barges are driv- ing out Canadian barges whenever ship ments are intended to pass through United States canals.
 Canadian barges which were recently engaged in carrying lumber to Kingston, where it was transhipped to American barges for the rest of the journey into the United States, are now laid up. The United States barge men, finding there was nothing to prevent their coming into Canadian waters, took advantage of the conditions with the above result
 A petition to the governor has been prepared at Kingston, which is being signed by lumberers generally, asking the government to put Canadian canals on precisely the samo basis as regards United States bottoms as United States canals are regarding Canadian bottoms.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
IN WILLIAMS TRAP.

Tho Now Hampshire Forger Leaves
 Plenty of Victims Behind.
 CoLEBRooK, July 11.-Some of the heaviest losers by the flight of Elmero H. Williams, who is thought to be in Canada, are the Bradford bank, of Brad ford, Vt., 12,OOO; Wells River, Vt., bank Benjamin Gathercole, $15. .OOO, and $6,OOO on paper on which his name was forged; Benjamin R. Gilmore, from $6,OOO to s7OOO on forged paper; Wentworth & Capen, merchants of Colebrook, and many others here in sums ranging from $500 to 1000.
 Mrs. Charles Quimby, of Pittsburg, loses between 5000 and $6, ,O0O, and Mrs. Marshall, of Hereford nearly $2,OOO. Many forged notes have also been found.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17

Executed at CanandaRua With Horrl.
 ble and Bloody Results.
 CANANDAIGUA, N. Y., July 11..-Johu Kelley was hanged at 12.35 p. m., yester day for the murder of Eleanor O'Shea.
 Kelly was brought down from his cell at 11.55. He was weak and nervous. He was conducted into the yard by Sheriffs Hodgson and Corwin, and was followed by the Rev. Fathers English and Buck ley. The execution was delayed owing to the non arrival of the undertaken.
 Blood gushed from the nose and mouth, dripping down and forming a large pool on the ground. His neck was broken and the body never moved, but remained rigid and mOtionleSs.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
SWINDLING THE DOJ1vn1.
e. toRa Physicians Taken In by
 Sly New Yorker.

e. ra tOga Pbysicians Tak Ken 1n by
 Sly New Yorker.
 SARATOGA, July 11.-Charles Whitney came to this village week ago and called on several physicians, represent ing himself to bo the president of the Commercial Travellers association. Tc each physician he said that tho associa- tion had 8 doctor ill every town to look after the sick members, and that he wished to eecure for Saratoga the ser. vices of the doctor addressed.
 In one instance terms were agreed upon, and then Whitney said it was nee essary for tho doctor to pay $6.2 to cover the cost of notifying the different mem bers. This was paid, and then the phy- sician, growing suspicious and believing he had been swindled, notified the police and now Whitney is under arrest. He pleaded not guilty and is held for trial The prisoner says that he resides on Fifty-ninth street, New York, but for merly lived in Albany.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
EIGHTEEN COUNTS AGAINST THEM.
Railroad and . District Commis is-
 slouers Indie mont.

R01IFO3U 0nd c O16tF1Ot COmm
 slouers Indictment.
 WASHINGTON, July 15.-The grand jury has found an indictment of eighteen counts against the Baltimore and Poto- mac Railroad company for maintaining . nuisance in occupying certain named streets and squares with their tracks and switches; also an indictment of twenty three counts against District Commits sioners Douglass, Hine and Raymond, charging them with misconduct in office in permitting the Baltimore and Poto- mac Railroad company to maintain nui- sances by the unlawful obstruction of streets named in the preceding indict- ment.
 Tho same witnesses names, eleven in number, are endorsed on both ind1ct- ments
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
THE BOOKS ARE BOTCHED.
Bad Financial snarl nt tho soldte

Bad Financial Snnrl nt tho Soldters'
 Homo tn T0Kus.
 AUGUSTA. Me-, July 15.--At the meet ing of the board of managers of the sol- diers homo at Tosus, charges wcro pre- ferred against tho governor of the home. After listening to tho complaint tho board exonerated tho governor. Tho business of the home was found to be ill a worry bad shape on account of there having been no treasurer or clerk thero fer some months.
 It is said that the books have bad as- pect, and an auditor will bo appointed to audit the accounts of tho last treas urer. who was asked to resign.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
Secretary of state in Jail.

DENVER, July 13.-Mr. Wyatt, acting secretary of state, has been arrested for refusing to comply with an order of the court. He was sentenced to ten days in tho county jail, and is now confined in that institution. It is expected that 8 writ of habeas corpus will be sued out for his release.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
WIFE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Joseph Moody Shoots Down HIS Wife
 nnd Then Ikills Himself.
 ANsLEY, Neb., July 13.-Joseph Moody went to his father-in-law's house. about fourteen miles from here, where his wife was stopping and shot her in the breast, instantly killing her.
 He then fled, but his body was found some distance away with a bullet hole in his head.
 Moody had trouble with his wife some time ago over his treatment of the chill dren. and she left him.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
JeaIousy Leads to murder.

CINCINNATI, July 13.-John Porter, an employe of the Cincinnati Southern rail- road, found Warren Harris in company with his sweetheart, Laura Lewis, at an early hour. In fit of jealousy he drew a 32-caliber revolver and deliberately fired into Harris mouth The ball split tho right side of his upper lip and Tod dged under his right ear. The blood spurted out in Q stream, and Harris rolled over in dying condition. Porter was arrested. All the parties are colored.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
WALSH'S QUEER STORY
He Claims That Cronin's Removal
 Was Devised by Dillon.
He Hints That Tho Doctor is Alive. simonds. Who Played such . Part in the TraRedy-His Movements at tho Timo of tho Murder.

at tho Time of tho Murder.
 SAN FRANCISCO, July 15. - M orris Walsh, who Is thought to be Suspect Simonds, whose photograph was given by Luke Dillon to the Chicago police as ono of the Cronin conspirators has ad- mitted his association for three years with Luke Dillon in Europe, and said he was in Madrid with Dillon when Pigott came to his death.
 He proved he was here when Cronin was removed, but he lay over in this city from May to May 25, probably to learn the results of the Cronin attempt. He has been working as sailor on the Pacific mail steamships since last March. the Cronin case, and says 1t was de- .vised by Dillon and two other men as a warning to British spies. He darkly hints that Cronin Is alive and will appear when it is safe for him to do SO.
 CHICAGO, July 14.-There Is probably something in the arrest of Maurice Walsh in San Francisco, for he has been arrested there on the request of the authorities here, though they strenously deny the fact that he Is wanted in Chicago in con- nection with the Cronln case or has been arrested.
 While Walsh was not here at the time of the murder, he was here before that time, and 1t Is pretty we'll known that the picture shown, which was said to be Moroney's photograph, was that of Walsh, who has been identified by sales men in the store of A. H. Revell < Go. as the man who made the purchases of the trunk and furniture there, and hired the rooms at 117 Clark street. In fact, Walsh is strongly suspected of being J. B. Si- monds, and the police think they can prove it..
 ''It looks very black for Burke" said Assistant States Attorney Jampoles. II do not see how he can hope to escape con- viction. It is just as bad against Cough lin. The case against the3e two and O'Sullivan is very strong"
 The police say they have been on still hunt for Cooney and know now where to lay hands on him when wanted. This is not the only new clew the detectives have struck during the last week, but what the others are cannot be got at nearly enough to warrant a statement just now as to their character. It is cer- tain that they arc valuable, and Superin- tendent Hubbard is feeling Q little more cheerful than he has been for some days.
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Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
That National University.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, July 13.-President Eliot says that he has heard nothing of scheme for national university at Washington with instruction by profess sors of leading colleges. He says there has been talk in the past of such uni- versity, but he knows nothing about any plans which may have recently been follyoI of
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
FAILED FOR S1OO, ,OE>O.

O. H. Treat & Co.,, of GeorRetown, Go
 Under.
 WILMINGTON, Del, July 13.-The fail- ure of c. H. Treat & Co. and the c. H. Treat Manufa acturing Co.,, of Georgetown. with liabilities amounting to about $lOO,. GOO, is announced.
 Publicity was called to the financial embarrassment of the firm by the sheriff of Sussex county closing the works on 8 claim of S31, ,5OO, held by the Farmers bank. Other creditors are H. Clafiin & Co.,, of New York, B. and Elisha W. Can- non, of Seaford. The farmers claim amounts to s3O,OOO and the Iatter's to s12OOO. The banks claim possesses the merit of priority and is secured.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
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A $ BQ0kE.

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 1ames, actual cost of oonstruct9n, guess WGEns WEs kn instrnctons How Build 70 Cottsgss ,1e Soi
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Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17

DETROIT, Mich, July 15.-The inter- state committee resumed it's inycstiga- ton at the Russell house. The result of tho proceedings here seems to leave the idea that for the protection of the American roads the Canadian roads must come under tho interstate com merce law or the law must bc repealed. The committee has adjourned to meet in Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
ANINSANE MURDERER.
Manley, Who Killed n POilcem a n, De-
 clnred Not Reanons2hle.

clnred Not Responsible.
 ROCHESTER, July 11.-Judge Thomas Raines and Drs. w. J. Herriman and Sonas Jones, commissioners appointed by the court to pass upon the mental condition of William Manley, who shot and killed Officer O'Neill in December last, have presented their report. Al immense amount of testimony was taken, and the commissioners, after due deliberation, decided that Manley was insane at the time of the commission of the homicide.
 The report has not been confirmed, but undoubtedly will be, and Manley will be removed to an insane asylum.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17

FLATBusH, July 11.-Patrick Ford, farmer, has brought suit against the Bowery Savings bank, Of New York, tc recover S3,000. He left the money on deposit there, some of it having been there twenty years. The bank refuseR to pay him now on the ground that he has already drawn it. He denies that he ever drew it and says that, if drawn at all, it was by some one. ..who represented him.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17

DUBLIN, July 15.-Michael Davitt, in an interview in this city has declared that he would never enter the Parnell com mission court again. In case of the withdrawal of Sir Charles Russell and MT. Asquith from the conduct of MT: Parnelps case, Messrs. Lockwood and Reid will remain to represent the other Parnellites before the commission.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
BrOOklyn'sV Vital Stn ttstics

BROOKLYN, July 11.-There were ASA deaths in Brooklyn during the week end. ing July 6, representing an annual death rate of 3O.26 in every 1000 of the popula- tion. Of the deceased 315 were children under five years of age. There were 343 birth returns filed, and 40 marriage cer- tificates were recorded.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
\ II.. In Ian ncnsfar

LANCASTER, Pa., July 15.--A large building on East Chestnut street, occu- pied by Osborne & Co.,, metal umbrella handles; c. V. Rote, iron fences; D. H. kuip. ventilating fans, and James c. Leanan, brass foundry, has been de- st,oyed by fire. Tho loss Is large.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17

SOME excitement has been caused ill Victoria, Australia, by the discovery of an unusually large nugget at Possum Point, near Wcddcrburn. It weighed 336 ounces, and has just been valued at $6,SOO. The fortunate finder is an Aus trian,
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17
4 BIG SHOHTAGEE EYE. AIRED.
w. HI. sherman Conc and Probably
 &2O.QOO

$2O,OOO.
 BUFFALO, July 13.-There is a big furry in the grain trade here. Intense excitement was caused by the announce ment that warrant had been issued for the arrest of w. H. Sherman, head of the firm of Sherman Brothers < Co.,, limited, who is alleged to have sold certificates for large amount of grain in the Inter- national and Lake Shore elevators, the grain having been previously withdrawn by him and marketed.
 The warrant charges Sherman with grand larceny. He is missing and is SUD- posed to have gone to Canada. E. c. Hawkes., who owns large interest in the International Elevator, said the shortage light amount to $2OO,OO
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17

OZARK, Mo-, July l5.-It is reported here that Wiley Matthews, the escaped Bald Knobber, has shot and killed two men in Arkansas. They had attempted to capture him. One of the men was named Jaokeon. The other is unknown.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17

Private Secretaryship, or first-class office position, wanted by an experienced business man (3S) of superior qualifications, active habits, honorable record, collegiate and law school education, small, independent mcanst undoubted references and security given II. B., F. o. Box 1864, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-17

The Sioux Com m isston at Pierre, Dak.
 PIERRE, July 15.-The special car con- taining the Sioux commissioners has come in with tho regular train. The commissioners were met by Q band and given a public reception by the board of trade They may not go to Cheyenne for few days. Over $500 Indians arc gathered at Cheyenne agency to meet them.