Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-24

leaned back in his chair and threw light line |
sh
he hoisted a second block, rugged like the other
Of and nen t obe9p and
tied to the chair and then the strain on the first
rope being relieved, it was loosened and Steeple
Charlie hoisted himself and his ropes to the base
1t was then a comparatively. easy matter to ar
range his tackle, and otter doing SO he lowered
himself ways, cut the rope where it passed
through the steeple, plugged up the augur hole,
clock tower and then went home and climbed
into bed.
HoRsEwHIPPzNG CASE.
Frank Thompson, a real estate broker of Cole
brook, was horsewhipped Saturday by stock
breeder named O'Berne, recently removed from
real estate TRANSACTIONS Thompson was cut
over the head and shoulders, and one cut left q
broad mark upon Thompson's face
NO RECEIVER YET.
Judge Robinson in Bridgeport yesterday heard
the motion for the appointment of a receiver for
the shepaug, Litchfeld and Northern road, Ex-
Judge Henry B. Stoddard appeared for the petit
TONERS. S. W. Bostwick and Simeon E. Bald
ment 81 a receiver. Judge Robinson denied the
motion for a receiver and directed that at the
Gton meeting to be held to-day they shall
bers. Another hearing will be given next Tues
day.
STILL ANOTHER INcENDIARy FIRE.
DANBURY Conn.,, Dec. 23.-B. G. Lines large
stock barn and several outbuildings on Park av
enue were burned this morning. The fire was
the work of an incendiary and caused loss of
5000; Insurance. $1,000 Nine valuable horses
were saved.
sHocKINaLy MANeLED HERSELF.
In New Milford this week Mrs. Forop, wife of
David Forop, tried to kill herself. She is insane
cellar and taking an axe placed her left hand on
the choppinS block and struck it several times
with the weapon. When discovered by her hus-
band she had almost chopped her hand off and
the doctors found it necessary to amputate it.
Mrs; Forop says the Bible told her to cut her
hand off.
DANBuRY. Dec, ga freight train ran into
rear section of another in the New York and New
England tunnel at Hawleyville this morning. A
locomotive and three cars were wrecked.
100 YEARS OLD TOMORROW.
Mrs. Emily Talcott of West Hartford will be
100 years old on Christmas day. She is very
amiable old lady, and is held in high esteem by
her neighbors and friends She was born on
Wolcott hill in Wethersfeld Her maiden name
was Robbins She remembers distinctly the
events and people Of long ago, and many people
six months ago she fell and broke her hip but
she is able to sit up in her chair and be wheeled
hearing good, but her eyesight is somewhat i'm
paired.
She has lived alone with servant until the re-
cent return of her son. who has been in Colorado
and elsewhere. There are four Of Mrs. Talcott's
children living, one of them being the wife Of
others are Mrs. Edward Il. Fsn Fen Mrs. Barthoio
NEW of Buffalo and the son, who Is now at her
n nssin The 6 old lady is also relative Of Mr.
Hopkins Grammar school, New Haven.
On Thanksgiving day Mrs Talcott had many of
table and appeared in the best of spirits. MRS
Talcott was one Of large family Of children.
ing in Guford. She has been cared for in her old
age by her relatives and the last days of her use
fui Life are sure to be spent in peace and comfort.
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
President Jonathan Trumbull presided at the
special meeting of the board Of managers of the
Sons of the American Revolution held in Hart
ford this week. 1t was voted to hold the next
annual banquet at New Haven on Monday, Feb
ruary %, 1891. Colonel L. L. Morgon, F. H. Hart
Der.
working to save the old revolutionary court house
in their town, and resolutions favoring their &C.
| ton were passed.
| The society is taking measures to investigate
the title and condition Of the old war Office at
Lebanon, and an effort will be made to induce
new were eected Inc
Ge9NT sw S sSnss Mcsw waW
Caleb L. Paetard, Hartford: Phineas Bristol
Milford; William E: Boardman, Hartford; Frank
n New H S.n New d York Francis TroSShridge'
/
D. c.; Dwight e. Bowers, New Haven; John G..
Marshall, Brooklyn, N. Y; Isaac w. Thompson,
Jacob L. Greene, Hartford william Ellery Hills,
| Hartford: Mrs. Gertrude e. Miller, Hartford;
Mrs. David T. Foote, Bridgeport.
| COLONEL RUSSELL LOOKS AFTER HIS CONSTITUENTS.
shipment of goods for Liverpool from the
Norwich Folded Paper Carpet Lining company
were seized on account OF some irregular or lille
Stand were unbelievable. Finding the goods had
GERS, the Company sent an agent e direct to Wash
ington to explain the matter and get the goods
man G. A. Russell and he manifested his interest
in it by rendering untiring and Invaluable assist
anee IN behalf Of the company which resulted L
of compensation, counting such q service his duty
as congressman from this district.
MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT WITH 1900 EN-
Tee Norwich Bulletin says: ''There was q
fgentleman in this city Monday who claims to be
conversant with the movement to buy and i'm
prove the water power privilege in Baltic. He
says o company of Providence capitalists have
With he intention G buying and de-
of capital Of 81 6OO,6OO has already been sub
scribed, and that it is the company's intention te
1 ployment Of 4O06 hands. This is good news te
tire region Of county viii be glad to see INNS mater
| ialize. 1t is for Norwich to reach out and rear
l
| substantial shape"
WITHOUT MEDICAL ATTENDANCE.
NAUGATucK Dec 23.-John O'Toole died yes
terday from the effects of injuries received in an
unknown manner at the American hotel on De
| cember 6. At that time he was badly bruised on
| the head, breast and body, and was left sitting
unconscious in a chair twenty -four hours without
| medical attendance.
| AN INcENDIARY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
HARTFORD, Dec. 23.-Max Superior, one of the
three Polish jews arrested yesterday charged
| with robbing and setting fire to a store in MARI
| boro slashed his abdomen so badly with knife
Tuesday night when alone in his cell that his in
testines protruded. 1t is doubtful if he RECEIVERS
| A BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Hiram Woodruff aged forty five, brakeman
on the Housatonic road, was killed Tuesday
night by falling between the cars of freight
train. He resided in West Stockbridge, and
leaves widow and one child.
| TO PLANT EscALLoPS IN MILFORD HARBoR-
William M. Merwin & Sons propose to plant a
| quantity Of escallops, at their own expense, in
Milford harbor and gulf pond, provided the town
will give them proper protection. 1t will be nee
| essary to regulate by law the catching of sea
food In the future. Years ago there was an album
dance of escallops in Milford waters.