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Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
TO ANNEX CUBA.
Senate Resolution Causes Great Ex.
 citement.
Party of Annexationists IncI easing in Cuba Spain Thinks the United States is After Cuba.

Sk~A>~ S.AS
 Cuba.
 The latest advices from Havana say that the excitement caused by Senator Calls reso- lution in favor of the acquisition of Cuba by the United States has not subsided. It in- creases, if anything. Cablegrams from Mad rid tend to keep up the anxiety, showing country is that the United States govern ment, although appearing to be indifferent, is aiming at annexation.
 The Liberal party in Spain is taking advan- tage of the situation, and is pressing the gov ernment to grant Cuba all the liberties and privileges she claims, and thus secure her fidelity, and defeat the purposes of the an- nexationists. In Cuba MT. Calls motion has taken hold not only of the professed anneXa- tionists, who are in larger numbers here than is generally supposed, but also of the vast majority of the Cuban people, who profound ly believe that it was presented to the Senate in accordance with some secret resolution passed ill the Pan-American congress, which is the bete noir of the loyal Spanish party.
 The aristocrats believing Spain to be still declare that the ever-faithfui island is not for sale; that there is not enough treasure in the world to buy her; that force cannot take her |; that Spain would spend her last dollar and sacrifice her last soldier to maintain the in- tegrity of her territory. They contemptu- ously ignore the possibility of Cubas going over to the United States of her own accord. Yet the party in favor of such action is grow ing every day. It embraces all the liberal and discontented elements of the population, with powerful nucleus of the old Republi- can party which has made many efforts to establish the independence of the island All now see their only hope in the United States. They claim that MT. Blaine, well aware of the impotence of Spain, is convinced that before long Cuba will enter the Ameri- can confederation, where her commercial interests and political aspirations lie. The plundering and ruinous administration o1 the employees whom the Spanish government sent to Cuba, has greatly increased public discontent, and has converted into ardent an. | nexationists large number of rich Spaniards | belonging to the Conservative party, who see their fortunes melting away through the steady depreciation of property of all kinds. | All these disaffected elements only need to | be united under a strong hand to make the annexation sentiment of the country tell Then Cuba would fall as naturally to the United States, as the ripe pear to the ground One of the strongest incentives of the patr otic annexationists to union with their great neighbor is that their fair island may thereb, be saved from the grasp of the negroes ant the fate of Hayti and San Domingo to which l 1t is now tending,
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
WITH TIRE VANISHING LADY.

Providence Fruit Merchant Elopes With
 Dime Museum Attraction.
 Mrs. Louisa Maynard, the wife of Everett E. Maynard, who has conducted a large fruit and confectionery store on Broad Street, Providence, R. l., reports that her husband has eloped with Flora Angus, . soubrette at the dime museum.
 Miss Angus, who Is fifteen years of age, is petite and pretty, and her parents say that she went away with Maynard the day before Christmas. She was employed at the dime museum part of the time to take the part of the Vanishing Lady, and she was great at- traction on account of her beauty.
 Mrs. Maynard looked for her husband an had detectives after him. and last night she said that she felt satisfied that her husband had eiOped with the little soubrette. She had s<ivices, she claimed, that they had gone to Boston.
 Upon hearing that Maynard had been seen in Boston she went to the big confectionery store aad took possession. The clerks who had been left in charge of the store refused to give up the cash receipts for Saturday, and at that resulted in the police being called. Mrs. Maynard drove the clerks from the place and finally secured the keys, and with the aid o1 Detective McHenry she secured the cash re ceip<s.
 She said that she would fle a petition for 8 divorce, and that in the meantime she pro posed to run the confectionery store.
 MaynarPs age Is given as 40, while the Vanishing Lady is but 15.
 Mrs. Maynard said that she had not yei turned 20, and that she had been married to Maynard, the fruiterer, for four years. She appeared to take matters phil0sophically.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01

The dividends payable in January amount to SIS ,63S ,942, or over million more than last January.
 preliminary survey for railway from Warren village to the summit of Moosilauke, N: H., shows that the grades will admit of friction road.
 new railroad, to be known as the Troy and New England, has been incorporated for the purpose of operating a railroad betw cen Troy, N. Y., and some Western Massachusetts town.
 In the Boston stock market there was little calling for comment. Eastern was weaker because people begin to realize that the con- solidation plans have not progressed as rapid ly as the price of the shares led people to be- lieve.
 The Boston fire marsha5's investigation into the cause of the late Boston fire is still progressing. The report when printed will be quite voluminous.
 The earnings of the Fitchburg road for November are $551 ,799; increase, $54, ,760, or II per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
SPORTING NOTES.

lngness to row in the Thayer regatta at Bos- ton or anywhere else it may be held.
 Eugene Hornbacker was done up in prize fight in quick order by George Dixon of Boston, near New London, Conn.,, last week. Dixon was backed heavily by the Boston sports, who captured many hundreds of the New York mems money.
 Bantam-weight George Dixon (colorcd) challenges Champion Cal Mccarthy to fight to finish.
 Massachusetts Rifle Association has had it's closing shoot of the year at Walnut Hill.
 The move of Worcester club in joining the New England League causes excitement in the remnant of the Atlantic association.
 The New Haven base ball management is surprised at the action of Worcester.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
PERSONAL.

Henry George will soon sail for Australia. where he is to deliver Q series of lectures Feb. s.
 Mir. Lawrence Barrett is to sail for Ger many in three weeks and will visit his daugh- ter in Berlin.
 Dom Pedro is said to be sinking rapidly. | There are rumors in Lisbon that he has soft | ening of the brain, and that at times he is completely insane. He has been doing some queer things lately. and while at Belem he | ordered that copies be taken of all the in- scriptions on the cemetery graves.
 Lieut.. A. B. Shattuck, U. s. A., is on 8 visit to his home in Manchester, N. H. | Capt. O'Shea, ex-member of the House of Commons, has filed 8 petition for divorce from his wife on the ground of infdelity, naming Charles Stewart Parnell as cores pendent.
 Mr. Henry NJ. Burt of Springfield, editor | of Among the Clouds, was struck by a run away team recently and severely bruised on bis head and body.
 Mr. Gladstone has received POO telegrams and 500 letters congrauulatng him upon his SOth birthday. The earliest telegram to arrive was from the Prince and Princess of Wales.
 President Harrison and party have returned to Washington, having enjoyed two days or duck shooting.
 It is reported that Sarah Bernhardt is sui fering from the influenza and may be unable 1 to appear Ill ner new rOle III ''JOan q AFc.'
 Robert Garrett is in very poor health. At times he is much depressed, and occasionally becomes very excited. He is still at his coun- | try home.
 The Czar is again reported to be indisposed. Many army officers suspected of revolution ary sympathies have been arrested. General Vannovski, the Minister of War, proposes that nobles only shall be allowed to become army officers, but the Czar refuses to enter tain this suggestion.
 MT. Andrew Carnegie has given to Bishop Phelan, of Pittsburg, copy of RafaePs Sistine Madonna. The painting is, of course, yet in Germany, and bears the royal seal. The Bishop accepted the gift, and on it's arrival it will be placed in St. Paurs Cathedral with 2 suitable inscription.
 It is related of the late Isaac B. Cruft that he became interested in the hotels of Bethle- hem, N. H., from singular incident. He was making his annual visit to this delightful town some twenty years ago, and took occa. sion to criticse the manner in which the hotel where he stopped was being run. The landlord replied, '.Well, Mir. Cruft, perhaps you had better build hotel of your own.' ''I will think of it," was his quiet reply. Ht acted upon the suggestion.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
WITHOUT A KING.
Corea May Be Absorbed by China.

Corea May Be Absorbed by China.
 Diplomatic circles in Washington are much excited over rumor which, in some quar- ters, is taken to foreshadow no less anevent than the dissolution of the kingdom of Corea, and its final rehabilitation as an absolutely de- pendent province of China.
 The present state of affairs Is said to have been brought about by the machinations of u Hung Chang, the shrewd and far-seeing viceroy of China.
 The story Is one of continued financial em- baFrsssment at home and of encroachment and unwarranted interference from the out side.
 and 90 wearing the continual strain that the present King of Corea has announced his in- tention of sbdicating the throne, leaving it with an empty treasury and an impoverished and shabby royal menage to some other am- bilious Celestial, who may be willing to spend his existence, harassed by poverty on the one side and diplomatic intrigue on the other.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
FIGHT FOR A TOWN SITE.
Sestlers Arc Repulsed by Half breeds After
 Lively Battle.


 Lively Battle.
 Great excitement prevails in South Dakota because of the discovery this morning that a band of about 75 settlers had attempted to found town site across the Missouri, at the mouth of Bad river. It is learned that<he scheme has been in embryo for several weeks, and that a number of prominent residents of East Pierre were concerned in it. The work commenced at 12 o'clock at night, and all night thereafter men. with teams and loads of lumber, were crossing and recrossing the river, the people of the town being entirely unconscious of what was going on.
 All went well until about 6 A. M., when half-breed, who farms the land whereon the squatters had located, discovered them. Se- curing band of followers, he attacked the squatters with guns, pistols and lassos. They lassoed the boss carpenter, and severely in- jured several of the home seekers. Finally, the latter took flight, being unable to hold out In the battle. To add to their dismay, . storm of rain and sleet set in, and, one by ono, they came struggling across the river, irencbed, almost frozen and a number of them bleeding from bruises and wounds. The halfbreeds secured the lumber, piled it up and set fire to 1t, and now all that marks the prospective town site is vast column of flame and smoke, visible here, while the yels of the victorious half breeds, mingled with pistol shots could plainly be heard.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
THE MAKING OF A KING.

Carlos I. Proclaimed King of Portugal.
 The ceremony of proclaiming His Majesty Carlos I. as King of Portugal and Algarves took place Dec. 2S and 29 at Lisbon. The weather was cloudy, but this had no effect upon the crowds of enthusiastic people who thronged the streets through which the King passed on his way to the palace of Necessi- dades.
 The officers of the American naval squad- ron marched in the procession.
 The King and Queen, accompanied by Archduke Eugene of Austria and brilliant suite, reviewed the garrison. All of the foreign diplomatic representatives were pre- sent. The people received the King and Queen with every token of sympathy and affection. In the evening state banquet was given in the palace. Two hundred guests were present, including MT. Loring, the United States Minister, and Admiral Walker of the United States squadron.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
Professional Diners Out.

There is class of men in New York who may be termed 'professional diners out," not that their gastronomic powers are any greater than those of other men, or their perception of the excellence of a chaudfroid better than their neighbors. They have danced themselves into place, and are now to be seen at every smart dinner party. An unkind critic, who probably couldn't dance or dine, christened them sthe little brothers of the rich," a title that will probably stick to them for the rest of their lives.-New York Com mercial Advertiser
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
CONNECTS ESCAPE.
They Break Out of the Massachusetts Sta

They Break Out of the Massachusetts State
 Prison.
 A remarkable escape was made by two con- victs from the State prison in Charlestown, Mass., last week. The convicts were Thomas Conarty, aged g years, and Frank Ritchie, aged 20 years. The former was almost i'm mediately captured, but the latter is still at large. These men were sentenced to the in- stitution together for the same crime and for the same length of time. Both worked in the harness shop and occupied cells opposite each other in the north wing. Both had every inducement and incentive to escape, ii it may be so considered, for they were young men and had seventeen years of penal servi. tude staring them in the face. They had beem n prison ony ae% montn naylne field, last fall, for breaking and entering the factory of Vim. w. Cooms of Longmeadow and assault with intent to murder, James E. Cooms. They also broke and entered the store of Edward K. Coton, in the same town.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
NExTl l

English Syndicate Reported to Have
 Bought an American Town.
 It is reported that Port Royal, s. C., which has one of the finest harbors on the Atlantic coast, has been sold to an English syndicate. It is generally known that English capitalists have been for several years negotiating for the purchase of this town. A cablegram was received recently by Superintendent Hugh Dempsey of the Southern Express Company from MT. James Flynn, the head of the Eng lish capitalists, and from the message Demp- sey says he has every reason to believe that the sale has been closed, and payment ar ranged for, The syndicate intend develop ing the natural resources which this destined great city possesses. The price paid cannot be learned.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01

and kicked by another sailor in Providence, R. l., saloon. died at the hospital, and the police are looking for his murderer.
 Annual meeting of the Old Colony district grange was held at West Bridgewater, Mass.
 Mrs. Brennan. in jail mt Springfield on the charge of the murder of her son, cannot live.
 Work of searching for the two undiscovered bodies of dead fremen in the ruins of the late great fire in Boston abandoned.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
WASN'T DEAD.
Supposed Ohio Corpse Comes to Life ir
 His Coffin.

Supposed Ohio Corpse Comes to Life in
 His Coffin.
 A special from Springfield, O., says: Capt. Jacob Garrett of the Legonds Avenue en- zine house received a telegram the other night announcing the sudden derth of his father at Sandusky. The cause assigned for his demise was an epileptie fit. MT. Garrett left 1t once for Columbus, where the funeral wss to be held, and awaited the arrival of the remains. Arriving at the capital city he md other relatives received the body, which had been shipped in the care of relative. The caeket was opened for . last look when si1ua of life were rerceived. Restoratives were brought and physician summoned and in \ short time the supposed to be dead man Was able to speak. He was transported to . hed. and now lies there. very weak and Ill but still alive, and his relatives are not wltE. osf hopes that he may yet be wrested from Aonth's grip.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
ADnrODriate Presents.

:'Christmas is coming pretty soon," said Joe Shuttle to his wife, after the children had all been sent to their slumbers. "What is to be done for them? Sleds and skates, suppose?"
 "Sleds and skates? Bless you, no," replied his practical wife, "A dozen of umbrellas, mackintosh or two, and a few waterproof garments is all that is necessary to celebrate Christmas this ."-HartfOrd Post.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
Travellers Guide.
Housatonic Railroad.
MAIN LINE

lNALN LANh.l
 Nov. 20, 1889. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH $40 a. m., for Pittsfcld, North Adams also Albany, via. State Line. 12.3O D. m., for Pittsfield and Albany, via State Line. Connecting for the West 6.27 p. m., New York limited Express to Pittsfeld, via. South Norwalk and Hawley- vile, connecting for No. Adams composed of elegant new Drawing Room Cars and Coaches. 7.21 D. m., New York Express, with through Car for Pittsfeld, connecting for North Adams, connecting also via. State Line for Albany. 1014 Q. m., Sunday Mail for Pitts6eld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 9.40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York with through car. 3.O5 D. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 2.33 p. m. for Bridgeport and New York, with through coach. 6.27 D. m., New York limited Express, via. HAwleyyille and South Norwalk, arriving in New York at 800 p. m. 6.3S p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk. 3.45 p. m. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connect at Brookfield Junction with trains to and from Danbury.
 VIM. H. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't and Gen'l Manager.
 A. w. PERRIN,
 Gen. Pass. AgG
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
WANT HOME RULE.

Native Congress of India Cheers For Vic
 tOria.
 The native congress at its final meeting in Bombay, India, confirmed the resolutions previously adopted, and appointed a com mittee to press its views upon the English people. The Mahometan delegates asked for time to consult their co-religionists on certain congress in Calcutta in 1890. The delegates separated with cheers for the Empress of India. There were about 6000 persons pres ent. MT. Bradlaugh promised to bring up Indian matters in Parliament at the earliest possible moment.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01

Despite the orders issued by the Govern ment prohibiting the holding of meetings by the Salvation Army in Switzerland, members of that organization continue to hold open
 air meetings in Geneva. The authorities have decided to adopt vigorous measures to suppress the gatherings of the Salvationists.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01

A new and remarkable cause for pension apphca.on s 'y Kno~ couy no,ntv e"sR s This intelligent writer says that a veteran in his town wants government help because he is suffering from strengthening of the brain, !, general ability and chronical information, of the spontaneous hilaritY svstem."
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
Central New England & Wcst-
 ern IS. R. Co.
Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

POughkeepsie Bridge Route.
 Commencing Sept 6. 1889.
 GOING WEST FROM CANAAN. GAS a. m. For Poughkcepsie and Campbell Hall. 700 a. ID. For Rhinebeck. soc & m. For Poughkeepsie and Campbell Hall, connecting at Nit Riga and Pough. keepsic foY New York and Albany. l2.S0 p. m. For Rhinebeck connecting with trains on the N. Y. 0. d II. R railroad. I.27 p. m. For Poughkeepsie and Campbell Hall, connecting with express of N. Y. o. & w. K. j..
 345 p. m. Sundays only) For Poughkeep. sic and Campbell Hall.
 GOING EAST FROM CANAAN. 610 a. m. For Hartford. GAO 8. III. For Hartford, connecting at Win. sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport; at Simsbury for Westfeld, Northampton, Williamsburg and Holyoke; at Hartford with express for Springfield and Boston and all points North and East, arriving In Boston at $50 ?. m; and for New Hn- ven, arriving at 1.A p. m; also for Will limantic, New London, Providence ana New York;
 3.OA D. m. For Hartford, connecting at Win sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport; at Simsbury for Westfleld and IIOlyoke; at Hartford for New Haven, Springfield and Boston. arrive at Boston 800 D. m., via. N. Y. & N. k. R. R. 72l D m. For Hartford 4A p. m. Sundays only) For Hartford.
 8. B. OPDYKE, JR., Genr. Supt. N. R. TURNER, Genl Pass. Agent.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01


 The 22d annual report of the Clarke Insti- tuition for deaf mutes at Northampton, Mass, shows that there are now 100 pupils enrolled, of which 56 are girls and 79 are from this State. The school expenses for the year were about S30 300.
 The total shoe shipments from Brockton, Mass, in 1889 were 433. .452 cases; from Canl- pello 153,425 cases: from Montello 5S,950 cases. The shipments from Campello have more than doubled in the last eight years Brockton's shipments in 1888 were 422 ,2S2 cases.
 Custos Morum Lodge No. A, I. o. O. F., of Milford, N. H., celebrated it's 35th anni- versary Friday, Dec. 26. Organized in 1854 with seven charter and IA initiate members, 1t now has more than 1I0 members and funds amounting to nearly S40OO. A post office has been established at Thorn ton, R. l.. and Benjamin Perry appointed postmaster.
 There was a s1OO 900 fire at Meredith, N. H., Saturday evening, Dec. 2S. Andrew Dunn, missing from Newton, Mass., is believed to be drowned. At largely attended and enthusiastic citi- zens' meeting held last week at Avon, Mass, over 0,000 was subscribed toward building shoe factory for manufacturer John Peach of Randolph, who proposes to locate there.
 Mrs. Emma Farwell of Gray, Me-, who is visiting relatives in Saco, tainted and fell on 8 stove, burning her face, arms and chest. Her face was horribly disfgured, and the chances are against recovery.
 Samuel Fuller Burlington, submarine diver of Brunswick, Me-, states that he has been illegally imprisoned at Port au Prince on the charge of smuggling. The Haytian soldiers, he says. beat him and used him in a shameful manner. Minister Douglass will investigate the affair.
 Schooner Jenny Lind, which was blown of shore lately, arrived in Pigeon Cove, Mass., all right on Sunday Dec. 29. The crew are all well. She was supposed by many to have swamped. She was blown off about 100 miles.
 Liquor selling in private clubs is causing trouble in Connecticut.
 Charles Brandt, the sailor who was stabbed
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