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Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Found Dead in n Cloaaf.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Emma Low cry. aged 47, wife of platform man on the elavated road, was found dead at her home yesterday by her husband Tne case is mysterious one, but so far the police have no suspicion of foul play. Lowery when he came home from work on Friday morning found his wife intoxicated, and he lectured her severely. He returned to his work that evening" Next morning Mrs. Lowery was missing. Lowery says he found the body when looking for his best suit of clothes, which he feared she had pawned for money to get drink. He was groping about the wardrobe, he says, when he caught hold of the body, which was standing upright in the narrow closet.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24

ABSTRACT of Sharon, ss. Probate court, U October 18th, 1890. =--
 Estate of Electa Calkins, late of Sharon, in said district, d-ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon has appointed Simeon B. Jewett and Edwin N. Hartwell, both of said sharon, com missioners on said estate, represented insol- vent by the administrator with the will an- nexed, after the time limited for the presen- tation of claims has expired, to receive, examine and decide upon the claims present. ed to the said administrator within the time limited for the presentation of claims and directs said administrator to give public notice of the names of the commmtssioners and of the time and place of their meeting by advertising the same twice in newspaper having a circulation in said district and by posting copy on the public signpost in said district, nearest to the place where the decea- sed last dwelt and mailing a copy to each creditor who has presented claim against said estate at his last known place of resi- dence.
 Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk. The administrator, as aforesaid, gives notice that the commissioners aforesaid will meet at the probate office in said ShaI on on the 10th day of January, 1891. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 CHARLES HANDIIN. Administrator
 With the will annexed.
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WANTEDl

A girl to cook and do general housswork. sn Mas Gro. \. HREMon,
 New HArttord. U.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
ASSAUL TED WITH A CLEANER.

An Italian Saloon Keeper SAvagely As-
 |. ., sails 8 New York Detective.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 2a-Detective John Foley, attached to Inspector Byrnes' squad, was killed last night by g blow from 8 cleaver in the hands of an Italian saloon keeper named Antonio Besselono. The detective was passing an Italian butcher shop when he heard the noise of fight inside, and entered to quell tho disturb. ance. He had scarcely entered tho door when Besselono rushed at him and buried 8 cleaver in his skull.
 Mortally wounded, Foley grappled with his assailant, but the latter slipped away and ran. Foley then staggered to the street and fired his revolver. The place was quickly surrounded by policemen and search was made for the murderer. The friends of Besselono fired revolvers at the police, wounding one in the thigh, and the officers returned volley of pistol balls which silenced the Italians Besselono was finally found secreted behind an ice chest in his saloon and arrested.
 2 Foley positively identified Antone Besse- lono as the man who had fractured his skull with the meat chopper, after which he was removed to St. Vincent's hospital.
 At 8 late hour the surgeons at the hos pitsl said that tho detective would not live.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
CLAYTON.

E. E. Coventry and H. Lyles are spending the holidays at their homes in Brooklyn and New Jersey. The sheds at the clay bed are filled with clay, and J. Tubbs is employed in drawing it off No more can be washed until warm weather again. Most of the men who worked there are now chopping for B. Barnes, about three miles away.
 Frank Rood and family, of Manches- ter, are visiting at B. M. Rood's.
 Wm Barnes family are visiting in Burrville, Conn.
 Mrs J. M. Shultz has been under the doctors care for about g month and is not gaining very fast yet.
 Mrs Milo Decker fell the other day and SD, ,ained her wrist.
 Mrs Ruluff Rood is still in Pittsfeld caring for a cousin there who is sick with fever. -... ,ee
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SOUTH CANAAN.

The public schools of Canaan closed on Friday of last week. A very pleasant gathering was held at Huntsville school house, district No. 3; Miss Mary R. Dean, teacher. Anumber of friends and neighbors attended the closing exercises A large evergreen tree was loaded down with presents from the teacher to the scholars, and they in their turn pre- sented their teacher with handsome gold pen and pencil and other appro. priate presents. Those drawing prizes were Lucy Murray, Clifford Hillyer, Lillie Dean, Everett Field.
 A box is to be sent to the Home o1 the Friendless today, by Miss Olive Pendleton, assisted by the ladies of the parish also box to one of the schools at the south.
 Christmas exercises are to be held in this church on Sunday next.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Eour Exacutsd in chin..

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-Advices from China report the execution of the sentences on the villagers near Shanghai, China, who were concerned in the murder of fourteen salt inspectors. Last March these salt in- spectors made raid on 8 village. They wore no uniforms, and the villagers mis- took them for pirates and attacked and overpowered them. When the villagers discovered that they had attacked govern ment officers they became frightened at the severe punishment they would receive for it aud decided to kill the inspectors. The men were carried to their boats, and despite their entreaties were burned to- gether with their craft. The chief criminal shielded before the day of his execution arrived. Four others were strangled and four exiled with heavy fines.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
WILL DEFEND HIS VIEWS.

The Rev. Howard MacQuesry to stand
 Trial for Heresy.
 CANTON, O., Dec. 22-The Rev. Howard MacQueary, the Episcopal clergyman whose unothodox views put forth in the publication Evolution of Man and Chris tianity," have brought him into conflict with tho authorities of his church, says that all overtures for an amicable settle mont have utterly failed and he will be tried for heresy. .- .. e. .s.b
 The trial will be held at Cleveland and will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 2. MT. MacQueary will conduct his own defense, but will be assisted by prominent attor- ney of Cleveland and also by two we'll known clergymen who are eminent in the Episcopal church. MT. MacQueary Is earnest in his convictions, and will not leave the ministry without having an op- portunity to defend his views. 4~t
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24

A T a Court of Probate holden at North A Canaan, within and for the District Of Canaan on the 23d day of December, 1890:
 Present, Jacob 5. HardenberYh. Judge: Estate of Laura M. Stevens, late Of said North Canaan, deceased.
 Upon application for the appointment of an administrator on said Estate.
 ORDERED, That such application be heard at the Probate office in said North Canaan, on the 3lst day of December, 1890, at ten o'clock in the fol enoon, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given by publishing this order once in the Connecticut Western News, a public newspaper having a circulation in said district.
 Certified from record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Four Bad Indian. H.np.d.

MIssoULA, Mon., Dec. O.-Four Indians were hanged in the court house here Dec 19. They were known as La See, Pierre Paul, Antley and Pascale. All died stoic- ally. Paul and Antley smilingly bade their friends good-by as tho caps were drawn over their faces. All were cut down after twenty minutes. The necks of all were broken. Of the four Indians Pierre Paul and La See were the most bloodthirsty They did not murder for plunder, and how many they have killed is not known. Their one object was to gratify | bloodthirsty hatted of the Whtto rnos.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
SCHOOL ExAMINATIONs.

The scholars in the first division in the Canaan High school department, who passed satisfactory examination in physical geography Dec 12, 1890, are as follows: Mary Joyce, 79; Grace M. Roraback, 90; Nellie Leffingwell, ,S1 1; Mary Lefingwell, "; Ned L. Roberts, 86; Miles B. Roberts, 86. The time re- quired in writing was hours and IA minutes. Seventy-five per cent is re- quired for approval.
 Those in the second division who passed in U. s. history Dec IS, were Lucy Scoville, 83; Bertha Coon, s1; Edith Barnes, 77; Clare Lepyon, 75; Mary Ham, 75; Flora Benedict, Irene Green, Marcella Lepyon, Willie Reel.
 Those of the third division who pass ed satisfactorily in U. s. history, and geography, are the following The first number indicating history, the second
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Fatally Shot by sn O@cer

PHuADrLPHIA, Dec. 2a-John McCarty, 94 years old, was shot and fatally wounded by Officer Seip last night. McCarty with two companions was insulting women on a street corner, when Seip approached and ordered them to move on. Thereupon they attacked tho officer, and the latter used his pistol, the bullet striking Mo Carty in the back. McCarty will die. The officer was badly beaten during the mal0e. ..E.t.. -....- ,s.. .-@t
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MILL RIVER.

Mrs R. J. Truesdall and Miss J. T. Spaulding visited their sister, Mrs H D. Sisson, last week. ...E ....z a
 Mir Frank Robinson, from MT Moody t school at Northfeld, is visiting with Rev s. R. Butler. 5..... ....
 Preparations are being made fol Christmas exercises for the Sunday school at town hall next week.
 Schools have vacation from Wed nesday till after the holidays.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
l man who has practiced medicine for 40
 years, ought to know salt from sugar; read

A man who has practiced medicine for 40 years, ought to know salt from sugar; read what he says:l
 Toledo, Ohio, Jan 10, 1887. Messrs F. J. Cheney x Co.-Gentlemen: l have been in the general practice of medicine for most 40 years, and would say that in all my practice and experience have never seen a preparation that could prescribe with as much confidence of success as I can Halls prescribed 1t great many times and it's effect is wonderful. and would say in conclu- sion that have yet to find case of Catarrh that it would not cure, if they would tahe 1t according to directions.
 Yours truly, l.. l.. GoRsUCH, M. D.
 Office 215 summit St. We will give $100 for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured with Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken internally. F,J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props, Toledo. o. A5r Sold by druggists, 75c. .,tf> .
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
The Platform Collapsed.

ROCHESTER, N. r., Dec. 22.-During . public rehearsal of the Messiah" yester- day at the Washington park, by the Dosenboch's orchestra, a platform on which were seated about 125 of the per formers gave way, letting over 100 people down. Several were somewhat cut and bruised, one lady fainting and another be- coming delirious from fear that her daughter was killed. Otherwise no great damage was done. .s-.-
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
The Messiah cr... Ended,

OKLAHOMA CITY, l. T.. Dec. 22-Thers is no truth in the report that 1 900 Kicka- poos arc engaged in . ghost dance in the Indian territory. There arc only 300 Kickapoos all told, and they arc on their reservation engaged in their usual peace full pursuits. Ghost dancing by other tribes is almost entirely stopped, and no alarm fs felt
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
EANT CANAAN.

Harry Rudge, from Sheffield, is visit ing his sisters here, Mrs Emmons and Mn Donalds.
 Miss Elsie Stevens has gone to Ct Harrington to visit her sister, Mrs Harry Atwood.
 I0n Mary Stevens will spend the AoafaAys st home.
 Noenaa Ives, from Winsted, visited sn3r1fvoe b1eo eseE Sunday. o. B. 8.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
A Well Known Seaman Dead.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec 22-Capt. Charles F. Seabury died at his residence here yesterday, aged 70 years. Capt Sea- bury commenced to go to sea fifty years ago. He commanded several whaling yes sells, and later entered the service of tho Pacific Mail Steamship company, con- manding several of their largest steamers, and was the first commander to take g large steamship through the Suez canal. Subsequently he was in the employ of the Vanderbilts in New York.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Ask Your Friends About It.

Ask Your Friends About It.
 Your distressing cough can be cured. We know it because Kemp's Balsam within the past few years has cured so many coughs and colds in this community. Its remarkable sale has been won entirely by it's genuine merit. Ask some friend who has used 1t what he thinks of Kemp's Balsam. There is no medicine so pure, none so effective. Large bottles Soc and $1 at all druggists. Sample bottle free. -. ..-. .s.. ..st
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
subseravs,en Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5juls9 Indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1Ss9 1t Is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and In the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter Dc considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facie evi- dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Held is so she Light.

Theman who tells you confidentially just what will cure your cold Is prescribing Kemp's Balsam this year. In the prepara- ton of this remarkable medicine for coughs and colds no expense is spared to combine the best and purest ingredients. Hold 8 bottle of Kemps Balsam to the light and look through 1t; notice the bright, clear look i; then compare with other remedies. Price 60c and S1. Sample bottle free,
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Leq0Z Notices.
DTSTRTCT of Sharon. ss. Probate Oou

DISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court
 u December 6lh., 1890.
 Estate of John Boyd, late of sharon, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly atested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to.
 D. E. Lambert. Administrator with tho will annexed, on the estate of John Boyd, deceased
 Postoff1ce address, Amenia, N. Y.
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r.c.ned .ns Reo.ptured.

SEDA1IA, Mo-, Dec 22.-John o. Tur- lngton, the murderer of Sheriff Cranmer, of Cooper county, made his escape for the second time from the Boonville jail at midnight by saving through the bars of his cell and climbing to the roof. He took Sheriff Ham mbreck's horse and rode to Ot- terville, thirteen miles distant, where he was captured.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24

For Publishing Lottery Advertisemsnts.
 LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Doc 22-Postmas- ter George F. Ritchy swore out 8 warrant for the arrest of Dr. Anthony, editor of The Times, on several counts, charging him with violating the law prohibiting the publication of lottery advertisements Anthony's preliminary hearing will occur euann time next weak.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
An Ineendiarx Anarchi.t.

DANBURY, Conn.,, Doc. a2-Fritz Beal, an anarchist, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of having started the two dis astrous fires hero Saturday night and Sun- day morning. Osborne Bros.' lumber yard, Reid's machine shop. Green q Beebe's box factory, several barns and . tenement house were burned, with total loss of &75,OOO
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
NORFOLK.

The infant class in the Sunday school are to have 8 Christmas tree in the Congregational church.
 A lecturer from Torrington spoke in the town hall, Monday night, trying to organize a conncil of the o. U. A. M. He got sixteen names.
 A large portion of the wall in the Village hall has fallen, and looks as though there was more to follow. s A few of the citizens of Norfolk are trying to have the village incorporated as borough. There is some talk of a counter petition. a .. .t .-e. .
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Fl. Begged to Be Shot.

RED BANK, N. J., Dec. 22-David Bel shaw, aged 30, had both legs cut oil below the knees yesterday afternoon by falling under moving train, which he attempted to board. He was picked up and carried into the baggage room, where he reRained consciousness, and looking down at the bleeding limbs, exclaimed, "For Gods sake, will some one shoot me-" He will probably recover
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Foul Play Suspected. i.

TROY, N. r., Dec. 22-Gordon French, aged S6, formerly . conductor on the Fitch burg railroad, committed suicide by hang ing himself to 8 bedpost yesterday after noon. He was found by his wife, who had quarreled with him just previous. There is suspicion of foul play, and the wife's story is discredited. A post-mortem ex- animation will be held tomorrow.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Koch Visits Minister Phe,ps.

BERLIN, Dec 2O.-Professor Koch visited the American minister, MT. Phelps, yes terday for the purpose of explaining how impossible it is. in view of the mass of let ters and telegrams received from America, to depart from his rule to give out the lymph only to hospitals. He intrusted . phial of the lymph te MT. Phelps, who will send it to one of the leading medical insti- tutes in America
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
0aO, 900 Bail for Each.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 18-Great interest was taken in the hearings in the cases of George F. Work, Lewis E. Pfeifer and James S. Dungan, who were held on the charge of being criminally responsible for the failure of the Bank of America and the American Life Insurance company. After hearing all the evidence in tho case Magis- trate Polo held each of the defendants in $0O,0lO bail for court.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Fatal Shooting at Philadelphi..

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 18-At Second and Callowhill streets Thomas McMahon shot his wife, Mary, three times-in the right and left breasts and in the center of the body. She was taken to the Pennsylvania hospital in a dying condition and McMahon was locked up in the Seventh district sta tion house.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
HI. Young Widow Heart Broken.

DENVER, Dec 0.-Theo Mau was in- stantly killed by the elevator in the Bos- ton block last evening. Mau, who had been sent by his employer to the building on business, put his head through the framework of the door to see where tho elevator was. Az he did so the cage de- scended and caught his head, which 1t crushed almost to jelly. Mau was mar ried last Tuesday, and the bride and widow of week is heart broken over his sad death
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Killed His Elder Brother

PARIS, Tex, Dec. 22-The 16-year-old son of County Commissioner Cloud shot and killed his ls-year-old brother while fooling with gun. e... ..
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
EYRAuD AND BoMPARD SENTENCED
Tho Guillotine for tho Man, Twenty Year
 for the Woman. .e

Tho Guillotine for tho Man, Twenty Years
 for the Woman. ~
 PARIS, Dec. 22-The trial of Michael Eyraud and Gabrielle Bompard for the murder of Notary Gouffe was closed Satur- day. The proceedings were opened by the public prosecutor, who summed up tho case on behalf of the government. He be- gan by promising to confine himself to the murder and robbery of M. Gouffe. He begged the jury to follow him closely and to dismiss from their minds all tho evi- dence that had been presented regarding hypnotism. He said he would make every effort to uphold justice against theories which, he declared, constituted menace to society.
 Regarding Mile. Bompard, the public prosecutor said that the woman's intellect was not weak, but it was depraved. Both prisoners were equally guilty. He de- manded that the extreme sentence of the law be imposed upon Eyraud. He did not ask for indulgence in the case of Mile. Bompard, but tho jury must consider her age, her defective education, and her con- dition of life, and decide whether there were extenuating circumstances in the part she had taken in the crime
 Both Prisoners Pronounced Guilty.
 M. Decori spoke in behalf of Eyraud and M Robert for Gabrielle. The prisoners lawyers each claimed that his client had been enticed into the crime. At the con- clusion of the counsels' addresses the jury retired to consider their verdict. After an absence of an hour and fifty minutes they returned and announced the result of their deliberations. The verdict was that both prisoners were guilty, but extenuat- ing circumstances were found in the case of the woman. -s After short deliberation on the part of the judges sentence was pronounced. The court condemned Eyraud to dle by the ,uillotine, and sentenced Gabrielle Bonn pard to twenty years' imprisonment at hard labor.
 The woman, upon hearing her sentence, appeared to be utterly overcome, and fell back into the-arms of her doctor. Eyraud showed not the slightest sign of emotion. While being conducted to his cell By raud necessarily muttered, Condemned to death at last; but I expected it." Fly raud refused to taste his dinner. He ex- pressed the hope to his keepers that re- prieve would be granted to him. Mile. Bompard is also hopeful that her sentence l will be reduced She showed no loss of appetite when her meal was brought to l her. Eyraud has appealed to the court of cas- sation against the sentence of death.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24

JAMESTOWN, N. r., Dec 22-The James town Electric Light company's plant was destroyed by fro yesterday. Loss esti- mated at $500
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
A scrimmaee at Queenstown.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 22.-A number of Parnellites intended to greet MT. Harring- ton here on his arrival, and had arranged for torchlight procession. They missed being present when the steamer arrived. but held meeting on the quay soon after ward, and were very demonstrative, cheer ing for Parnell and Harrington and groan- ing for Healy and other McCarthyites. Tho anti -Parnellites gathered meanwhile and charged upon tho Parnellitss. There was an ugly scrimmage, which resulted in favor of the attacking party. The torches of the Harrington admirers were thrown into the water, and many persons were hurt
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
STATE EXAMINATIONS.

Examinations for B&ate Teachcrs' Oersia. oates and for entrance to Normal ochoolo Wil be held In School lsuilding, Dat No q. NortA Canaan. Dec 96 ant 27, 10e0. Tho next ter0 at tho Normal schools does not open unt0 eeptsmhsr 1st, l0l, s Ae q n.
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24

Spo0ner Supports the Elections BtII.
 WARRINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The senate, after passing number of private pension bills in the morning hour, took up the federal elections bills, and MT. Spooner made a long speech in support of the measure. In tho house number of conference reports on bills were agreed to. The urgency de- ficiency bill with senate amendments was then discussed, and was finally returned to the senate with all but ono amendment that relating to pay of senate employes- agreed to- ----- ----- -
Connecticut western news., 1890-12-24
Father and C

Father and Children Burned to Death.
 LONDON, Dec. 22.-A small tenement in the Strand was destroyed by fire last night, and father and his three children per ished in the flames. Many of the other oc- cupants narrowly escaped a similar fate.