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The Press., 1891-04-09
ROCKVILLE,

United States Inspector Bario of the post office department has been investi- gating the Clementine St. George Ray af- fair. As result of letter in a number of papers asking for help for Clementine St. George Ray of Rockville, large amount of mail matter has been received at the Rockville office for this person. It has been obtained by Mrs. Lillian M Hall of Ellington, and there is no such person as Clementine St. George Ray. Inspector Bario and Postmaster Randall had long interview with Mrs. Hall. She disclaimed any intention of fraud, and endeavored to explain the matter. The inspector visited the Ellington post-off1ce and obtained all the matter there for Clementine, includ- ing the many packages of postage stamps sent from all parts of the state to help the old Ellington woman in collecting a mil lion stamps. This old woman proved to be Mrs. Hall. Inspector Bario also seized large sack full of mail matter at the Rockville post office, and has ordered that no more mail matter directed to Clementine St. George Ray be given to Mrs. Hall. MT. Bario obtained strong evidence against her, and yesterday she taken before Commissioner Marvin oi Hartford, charged with fraudulent use of the mails, the penalty for which is a heavy fine, or imprisonment, or both. The case was continued by agreement oi counsel (B. A. Bill appearing for Mrs. HalD, and Mrs. H. was put under bonds of $500, which were furnished by hel mother. Mrs. Ann W. Allen. The Cour ant describes Mrs. Hall as "a young look ing woman about 30 years of age, with rosy cheeks and blue eyes, and hardly looks like the intirm and decrepit old wo man she is said to have advertised hersel to be-"
 Postmaster Randall has had many let ters in regard to the matter, including on' from the Kings Daughters of Geneva, N Y., who wanted to send "Clementine ''al artificial rubber leg to replace the one sh' had had amputated, according to her let ter. A number of the ministers of Rock vile have had letters asking if it was Y; worthy object of charity. One of the re markable features of the case has beer the number of people willing and anxious to help "Clemintine," and the express ions of sympathy for her sad case, not ionl.. from all parts of New England but iron Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and the westerl states.
 Hon. George Maxwell of Rockville; prominent manufacturer, and closely iden tified with the progresss of Rockville il population and business, and 8 worker il behalf of it's best social and religious in terests, died on Thursday last quite sud denly of neuralgia of the heart, aged z years. He was of Scotch Irish descent his grandfather being 8 colonel in tn American army during the revolutionar, war. He was born in Charlemont, Mass. came to Rockville in 1843, where he wa first a merchant, and later became inter ested in manufacturing. He was a stil ring man of sound judgment, and the re suits of life of enterprise, thrift an good business management is shown i an estate left of value estimated at on
The Press., 1891-04-09

in Westfeld, Mass, with MT. and Mrs Webber.
 Miss Melissa Ashley, who has been with her sisier in this place some time has gone to Danielsonville.
 Miss Lottie Eastwood began teaching in the Crystal Lake district again this vnak
The Press., 1891-04-09

Miss Ellen J. Benton of this place and MT. Hubbard West of Ellington were married by Rev. MT. Merrill at the residence of the brides father, Dea. A. l.. Benton, on Thursday. The best wishes of their many friends go with the happy couple. MT. and Mrs. West will reside in Filing ton.
 Mrs. Seward of Bridgeport was in Bridgeport over Sunday.
 Word has been received by friends here that MT. Wm. Sumner is quite ill with the grip at his home in New York.
 Invitations are out for the silver an- niversary of Mir. and Mrs. F. P. Dickinson at their home on Wednesday afternoon.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. held meeting in the jail Sunday afternoon. <.
 Rev. Geo. W. Morrill, was called to attend the funeral of Mrs. Harris Sunday afternoon at North Coventry. -. -s...s
 MANSFIELD. .. :.
 (Correspondence.)
 The snow-storm that ragged nearly all Thursday night and Friday forenoon covered the earth five inches deep with snow. But few storms during the past winter were any more severe.
 Many household is made happy by cheap sugar. In a measure it will offset the advance in price of meat. The con- sumption of meat is enormous, and hardly 8 person that indulges in it's consumption but eats more than is for their health. Bread, in the various forms in which our wives and daughters know so we'll how to prepare to make 1t palatable, is better and more healthy than too much meat. A little economy in that direction by each family would lessen the demand for meat and, as the demand for any article of con. sumption governs the supply, the price oi meat by decreased demand would lessen the price.
 The legislature did we'll to adjourn as their time can be much more profitably spent in some other business than wrang. ling over election of a governor. The state will not suffer much for want of legisla l tion.
 1 As the time for Sheriff Kibbe to entel upon the duties of his office is not far dis tant, certain parties are on "still hunt for appointment of deputy. Mansfield has been surfeited with deputy sheriffs fol the last three years, and if the incoming sheriff studies his own interest and thu wishes of his party friends in this tow1 he will give them the go-by in the appoint ment of his deputies. Sheriff Buel ap pointed c. W. LeValley to fill an agree ment made with him and his friends fo their support, and afterwards, to pleas, his party, appointed A. M. Grant, making two in quiet town of less than 2,O00 in habitants, where none were really needed Deputy LeValley is a good officer, bu his political shiftings will leave him ou in the cold this time.
 Those who changed places of resi- dence April 1st have settled down to la bor for the season, and may we'll be con tent with the price they obtain for thei labor.
 Farmers need not complain of price when five bushels of potatoes will brin 100 pounds of best sugar, and eggs brin twenty cents per dozen. and butter thirt cents a pound.
The Press., 1891-04-09
ELLINGTON.

Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 Members of this community were both surprised and saddened last Satur- day as they heard of the sudden death of Rev. F. c. Newell, He was born. and spent his first year in the gospel field, here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ira H. Lewis are num- bered among our worthiest residents. On Monday of this week, the 56th anniver- sary of their wedding day and the 76th of Mrs. L's birth, was most pleasantly re- membered by the gathering of their child ren and grandchildren with them; the only absent ones being the children now living in the far west, of & beloved daugh- ter who died few years since. A richly abundant dinner consisting of turkey, chicken pie, and several other courses was provided, and fine recitations were given by several of the grandchildren, &C., companied by charming music. Presents were given consisting of tidy and tidy holder by Edith Nef, photograph of herself by Mrs. Neff, bronzed putty jug by Annie and Lottie Chapman, and other presents, including an elegant Turkish rug given by MT. and Mrs. Henry Lewis of Hartford.
 We know that usually, at the sight..of a snake, ladies are quite filled with af- fright. Such was not the case few days ago at Crystal Lake, when Ms. M. H. Dimock courageously attacked and killed two big black ones.
 A horse which Alfred Charter has owned for many years he was obliged to have killed last week because of it's leg being broken by the kicking of another horse.
 Two dollars additional came to the writer recently from friend who could not attend the donation" Are there more such friends2
 Mrs. E. H. Dimock spent last Sunday
The Press., 1891-04-09
Mondays Town Meetings Over the Borde

Mondays Town Meetings Over the Border.
 BR1MFIELD. - Moderator, Oscar F. Brown clerk, Henry F. Brown; treas urer, George M. Hitchcock; selectmen, Frank R. Newton, Moses H. Baker, Or rin Hicks; overseers of the poor, Francis E. Cook, Peter W. Moore, Orus E. Par ker; assessors, s. w. Brown, J John Shan ly, David w.. James; school committee, J. Reed Brown auditors, Oscar F; Brown, Charles s. Tarbell; constables, Francis E. Cook, Orrin Hicks. Liquor license: Yes, ii: no, 52. :
 HAMPDEN. - Moderator, w. R. Ses- sions; clerk and treasurer, J. Q. Adams selectmen and overseers of the poor, Sumner Smith, John Kenworthy, s. P. Chapin; assessor, J. c. Root; school committee, w. Pease; auditor, Samuel Bragdon; constables, Nelson V. Chaffee, David J. Twohig, Edward P. Lynes; li- brary trustees, J. N. Isham for three years, A. H. Bennett for two years, A. B. Newell for one year. Appropriations |: Schools, $1,3O0 library, $100; text books, $1OO; paupers, $6OO; highways, $70O; street lights, $25; ventilation, $500; interest, $15O; contingent account, $500; prosecuting violations of liquor law, $500; total, $4,375. Liquor license | Yes, 36; no, 72.
 f There was an unusually large attend ance at town meeting at Monson, the fair weather bringing out more of the farmers l than have been present for some years. The Australian ballot system worked we'll, but it was not until 9 o'clock that the result of the ballot was declared. A. l A. Gage was chosed moderator. The fol. lowing officers were elected: Clerk, C. M. Gage; treasurer, E. D. Cushman; se lectmen and overseers of the poor, G. H Fosket, John Leahy, A. D. Norcross; as sessors, G. H. Fosket, J. P. Herlihy, Jr. c. 0. Keep; school committee, Dr. F.W Ellis, Willard Leach, Rev. J. F. Lee
 constables, D. B. Needham, J.H. Thomp son, c. l.. Stiles, E. P. Newton, Davic D. Nancy; auditors, R. P. Cushman, c W. Holmes, Jr., G. M. Severy. Appro priations: Schools, $1O,250; library $35O; paupers, $25OO; highways an1 bridges, $4OOO; sidewalks, $500; build ings at town farm, 5000; cemetery I $4OO; grade crossings, $1O0O; prescott ing illegal liquor sales, $500; sewers an' drains, 300; town debt, $500; memoria day, $50; miscellaneous $2500; discoun on taxes, $12OO; total $25, 75O. The vot on license: Yes, 1s1; no, 276. Tn
 meeting was adjourned to April 90.
 Moderator, William s. Wal
 lis; clerk and treasurer, William L.Web
 ber; selectmen and overseers of the poor Frank Wright, William s. Wallis, F. B T Blodgett; assessors, R. A. Blodgett Henry Vinton, F. B. Blodgett; schoo committee, Frank White for two years
 F. B. Blodgett for three years; auditor
 H. E. Wallis; constable, William s. Wal lis. Appropriations: Schools, $2OO paupers, 800; highways. 250; bridges 100; contingent account, 100; miscel laneous, 195; total, 1145. Liquor Ii
 cense: Yes, 8; no, 16.
The Press., 1891-04-09
HOrsennen,

HOrsemen, Look at those Carriage Sponges that La throp sells for 25c,, also the Chamois Skins for 50c.
 LATHROP'S DRUG STORE.
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A Large stock of Dr. Hart's Medicines just received at LATHROP'S DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1891-04-09

Do You Want . Good Appetitef If so, try Thorn's Hop and Burdock Tonic, the
 best of all bitters, only Sbc. bottle. Sold only at LATHRoP'S DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1891-04-09

EOR SALE-A good Cow and Calf I three weeks old Also 25 or 30 bushels seed Potatoes EDWARD MORRISON, Wilmington. TRY SLAB WOOD For Sale at $2.75 her Cord. E.W. BROOKS.
The Press., 1891-04-09
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

(Matter under this head cents per line.)
 Special bargains in Ladies' and child ren's spring jackets and capes at A. W. Walkers.
 Bamboo easels from 30c. to $1.17 at A. w. Walkers.
 -Overs Three Hundred Pairs of Balls Kabo COrsets have been sold in the past year at A. w. Walkers.
 Fine Dress Ginghams at E. l.. Burr's. Remember that A. w. Walker is agent for the Primere Kid Glove, which is the best $1.00 Kid Glove in the market.
 -Hamburgs and Laces. Fresh lot at E. l.. Burr's.
 The Norwich folded paper carpet lin ing is the best in the market-for sale at A. W. Walkers.
 Have you seen the job lot of Note Paper we have just received? A fair, pa- per, and just the thing for the school children, at a price that will astonish you. The Press office.
 White goods, large and small checks, striped and barred muslins, Persian null and organdies just opened at E. l.. Burr's. Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy. Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-26
BALMACEDA SECOND.
A DICTATORSHIP UNDER THE FLAG
OF ENGLAND.
The Governor of British Honduras Usurps
All the Powers Of Government After
the Manner of His More Emin ent South
American Prototype.

PANAMA, Sept. 25.-The Star and Her
aid publishes the following account of
a difficulty at Balize, British Honduras,
between the administration and the
legislature "After q protracted struggle
between the government and the popu-
lar element of the legislature, not unlike
that between Balmaceda and the Chilean
Congress-, the representatives vacated
their seats in a body. The governor, in
noway Disconnected, promptly appointed
in their room certain officials whom he
designated unofficial members, mas
much as they did not occupy their seats
ex-officio. There was at that time
february last) no one to gainsay
him, and from February to July
the colony was practically run
under Balmacedan form of govern
ment. Action was had in July against
the collector OF customs to recover
alleged illegally exacted duties on the
ground that the colony possessed no
constitutional legislature, either at the
present time or when the new tariff was
voted. The government went into court
and defended itself. Chief Justice An
derson was in aquandary for Lrecedents,
but finally gave judgment for plaintiffs,
thereby over-ruling the legislature and
annuling all laws passed since February.
The government has appealed to the
privy council of the empire.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-26
HE QUEERED BLAINE.
DRs BURCHARD, OF THE THREE
"R'S,n DEAD.
His Famous "Rum, Romanism and Re-
bellion" Speech-He Thought He Was
the Humble Instrument of the Divine
Power to Effect Blaine's Defeat.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. 25.-The Rev.
DR.. Burchard. who was taken ill here
Saturday evening, died this afternoon.
On Tuesday his illness developed into
peritonitis. He was born in Steuben,
N. Y, in 1872, received an academic ed
ucatiun when 18, removed to Kentucky
in 1888, was graduated at Centre college,
Danville, KY, and soon after won a
wide reputation in the state, lecturing
on temperance, slavery and religious
questions. During the cholera epidemic
of 1887 he was volunteer nurse; was
licensed to preach in 1888, went to New
York in 1889, and took charge of a Pres
byterian church there. He was man
of fine physical development, and noted
for his great kindness OF heart
and sympathy for the afflicted.
He was winning speaker.
He was made chancellor of Ingram uni
versity, filling the Office in connection
with his church duties. When he re-
signed his pastorship in 1879. the con-
gregation is said to have madeh him
present of $4,000, and to have mort
gagged the church for the purpose. He
gave up pastoral work entirely in 1886.
Burchard came prominently before
the public in 1884, when several hun
dred ministers gave a reception at the
Fifth avenue hotel to Blaine,
then the Republican candidate for pres
ident Burchard was there and had been
chosen to address Blaine in behalf of
the clergymen. Blaine stood on the
staircase above the corridor floor, in
full view of the clergymen and others
who had gathered to greet him.
Ascending the staircase to the sec
ond story below Blaine, Bur-
chard spoke. AS he neared the close
of his address, with affectionate regard
and esteem for Mr.. Blaine, using prac-
tically these words, he said: ''And we
admire and welcome you, Mr.. Blaine, as
the steadfast opponent of rum, Roman
ism and rebellion
Years later, DIR. Burchard, while
speaking of the incident with an Asso-
ciated Press representative who stood
near him the day it occurred, said !:
"Well, l don't know but l might have
been humble instrument in the hands
of the Divine power to effect exactly the
contrary to what had in my heart to
do when spoke that day."
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-26
THE TARTAR DYNAsrY's DOOM.
CHINAaS PROMISES.
Summary of the CabIegram Sent to
the Treaty Powers.

Summary of the CabIegrani Sent to
the Treaty Powers.
LONDON, Sept, 25.-Following is a
summary OF the official cablegram re-
ceived Monday:
Specific sums have been offered the
treaty powers by China as compensation
for loss OF life and property at various
places where disorders occurred. -Four
leaders of the rioters have been executed
and twenty-one banished Five man
darins have been adjudged culpably
remiss in not adopting measures to pre-
serve order. The imperial government
has ordered the viceroys of Chilli and
Marking to dispatch the northern and
southern squadrons to patrol the Yang
Tse-Kiang and afford protection to the
life and property Of Europeans wherever
necessary. Though rumors of further
troubles still excite uneasiness in certain
places, the government has no doubt
of its ability to cope effectively
with all attempts at breaches OF
the peace. Nothing is known
respecting the reports cabled to Europe
of an attempt to seize the Foo Chow
arsenal, but undoubted evidence OF the
| activity of secret societies has been OBJ
| tanned in other quarters. Thirty-five
cases of foreign rifles consigned to q
British subject employed in the imperial
customs Office at Chin Kiang, have been
seized at Shanghai by customs officers,
and the consignee has been arrested and
turned over to the British authorities.
The same man had quantity of dyna-
mite which, with the rifles. he confessed
was intended for the use of the secret
society at Chin Kiang. Three other
British subjects and six other foreigners
whose nationality is doubtful, all resi-
dents of Shanghai. are implicated in the
transaction which the British officials
are investigating.
The cablegram concludes with the
repetition that the imperial government
has no doubt of its entire competency to
preserve order.
CHINA'S BAD FAITH.
LONDON, Sept. 25.-The Times Paris
correspondent says: It has become
known here that the governor of the
Chinese provinces in which the riots oc
Cured have distinctly declined to be
| held responsible therefor, and have de-
clared it impossible to pay indemnity
The inference to be drawn is that the
] Chinese circular to the powers aims
simply at delay in order to shlrk in
demnity, and therefore will not be held
to account to Europe.
RUSSIA is NOT IN IT.
Sr. PETERSBURG, Sept. 25.-The Rus
sian government is disposed to join tht
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-26
SANTA CRUz's CENTENNIAL.
A Handsome Memorial Arch Unveiled
with Impressive Ceremonies.

"A handsome memorial Arch Unveiled
With Impressive Ceremonies.
SANTA Cruz, Cal, Sept. 25.-The CEN
tennial of the founding of the Mission
OF the Holy Cross on the present site of
Santa Cruz was celebrated today by the
unveiling of granite arch erected by
popular subscription on the spot where
the original Padres planted the cross in
1871. The memorial consists of CEN
tral arch, Gothic style, nine feet wide,
thirteen feet high, fianked by pinnacles
surmounted by gable with open SPAN
drel work, finished at the apex with
cross. On either side of this is
a smaller arch, FIVE feet wide,
eight feet high. having above an open
balustrade. The cost was $4,000. The
location is Immediately in front of the
present Catholic church. High mass
was celebrated at 8 o'clock, eighteen
priests being present. Hundreds were
unable to gain admission to the church.
The religious exercises were followed by
a procession, the unveiling of the memo
rial arch and an grafton by Rev. Father
Meyers, of Los Angeles. Speeches were
also made by Hon. Elihu Anthony, rep
resenting the pioneers, and Rev. Hugh
the parish priest.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-26
An Address to the Queen.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 25.-The senate
tonight adopted an address to her mai
esty, to the effect that Great Britain de-
nounce and terminate the provisions
applying to Canada in certain CONNER
cial treaties between Great Britain and
Belgium and the German Zollverein.
1t is said if the representations were fa-
vorably considered, it would enable
Canada to adopt such notifications in
her tariff arrangements as would be re-
quired for the promotion of its trade
AGAINST aggressive defense or injurious
measures OF foreign policy.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-26
THE QUEBEC ouAKRE1.
1t May Result in Annexation to, the
United States.

United States.
QuEREc, Sept. 25.-Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Anglers, who is said to be harrass-
ing his ministers into doing something
that will warrant dismissing them, to-
day demanded that the government
name public accuser or prosecutor to
conduct the case against the ministers
before royal commission, and refused
to allow their claim to be represented by
counsel at the investigation. The
widest rumors are current in regard
to Premier Mercier's action should he
be dismissed. It is said he will
not take dismissal from Angers, but will
defy him, and that his supporters, who
are the majority in the legislature, will
probably adopt resolutions censuring
Anglers and calling upon the governor
general to remove him at once. other
wise the province will declare itself out
of the confederation, and take the con-
sequences, which may lead to annexa-
tion to the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-26
.fsarman .Anarohists Imprisoned.

BERLIN, Sept. 25.-Six Anarchists, who
were tried here, have been sentenced to
terms of imprisonment from six months
to two years, for circulating prohibited
literature. Tne publication they are
charged with circulating is the Anarch-
ist paper, Autonomie, printed in Lon
don, containg articles insulting to the
emperor, and designed to incite the
people to treason. Behr and Wagon
knecht were acquitted. They became
notorious in connection with the treason
trial of Rheinhold in 1890.