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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-11
THE GRAND JURY's WORK.
More Than the Usual Number of True Bills
Found Yesterday

moro IMAM tne usual NumD Der OF True Bills
Found Yesterday.
The grand jury yesterday returned the
following true bills:
William Ackerman, Samuel Barker, Sam
uel Mckinney, p. Golden, Thomas E. Hill,
Frances Sylvester, aggravated assault and
battery; William Bates, W.Staley, felonious
assault and battery; A. Beck, William Culli-
nan, assault and battery with intent to COM
init worse crime; H. Freeman, W. Miller ct
al, assault and battery; C. j. Cassity, point
ing firearms; W. H. Ainsworth, Thomas
Martin, malicious mischief; Ellen Brown,
keeping disorderly house; Reuben Miller
keeping gambling house; NJ. Benkovith,
Catharine Benkovitz, j. Carumie, james
Hartupee, John Kramer, S. Layell, j. Petro-
lnaka ct al, selling liquor without license:
James Hartupee, john Kramer, 5. Lavell,
selling liquor on Sunday: Mary blackburn
fortune telling; Charles Furry, I. Cannon ct
al, Jerome Jones ct al, F. Massey, larceny:
j. McMullen, larceny from the person: John
schaub, receiving stolen goods; F. Schuette
ct al, riot; Louis Setback, nuisance; p j.
Smith, George Veuxil, H. P. Young. embez-
element; Harry Tarr, entering building
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-11
To-Day's Trial List.

Criminal Court-Commonweal VS. A.
Klaran, d. Madden, +. Peters, Julia Reymer
alias jackson, John Moore Richard Parr, NJ.
Broderick, William Crumley, J. MeKeever,
P. McGann, James Burns, j. Anderson (2),
w. A. Smiley, j. 7. Barksdale, George
Parker t2), Reuben Mears t2l, William Ryan,
H. Burgess, f. Potts, j. Blackstock, R. Emer-
son, J. Campbell ct al, J. Hooker ct al, C..
Harbaugh, B. Harbaugh,. w. Lightner, NJ.
Manning ct al t5). R. McGirt Bill Mailer, J..
Reilly, Mary O'Connell, William Riley, j.
Garrity, Ed Coffee, Joshua Leech.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-11
WHITE STAR LINE
w For Queenstown and Liverpool.

w FOr QuocnStoWu anu LivcLpoh.
Royal and United states Mail Steamers.
Majestic, June II, m ajestic y l5 1850 m
Germanic. Ju. M,7.Da M IGermanic. July 2. m
sTentonic, July 1. m .Teutonic. July29, 12Ioopm
Britannia. July s. IA m Britannia, Arr. an
From White Star dock, foot of West Tenth
street. f4s.
SECOND cabin on these steamers, saloon
rutes go and upward. Second cabin, 80 and
80 Excursion tickets on favorable terms
Steerage, from or to the old country, go.
White Star drafts payable on demand In
britain Apply 10 JOHN J. MCCORMICK,
ESQ and fg1 6mftn5leld 1t, Pittsburg, or ].
BRUCE IsMAI, General Agent - Broad.
way, New York. je+D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-11

with intent 70 commit felony; j. F. Sykes
false pretenses; j. McAuliff, immortality.
The ignored bills were: j. ii. McCready,
E. Coaley, larceny; Reuben Miller, selling
liquor without license and on Sunday; J.
Bierwith, libel; B. Firestone, assault and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-11

Ladies' spring heel, common sense and
opera lasts, best diagonal cloth, foxed with
the finest dongola, new and tasty tips, price
81 so, at G. d. Simen's, Is Ohio street,
Allegheny, Pa Nth
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-11

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 600
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RE syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. nv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-11

Read Our Linen Bargain Advertisement
To-day in this paper. Yousave money on
the best goods by buying now.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-11
Bows, Waisfa

See this grand assortment in percales,
madras and oxfords.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
KENT.

The employees of Kent Iron Go. are having vacation, as the furnace IS closed for an indefinite length of time
 =. Miss Mamie King Is able to be out once more, having nearly recovered from long illness of several weeks. =. Mrs Laura Thorpe, of Waterbury, is visiting her father, Rev w. H Kirk. ... F. w. Roraback has @ position in a Bridgeport Store. There were three or four representatives of Mt Aligo Lodge present at the state convention I o G. T. held at Bridgeport March 5 and 6. .... Mir and Mrs M. Haskins, o1 Danbury, are making short stay wlti' relatives in Kent ,. The funeral of
 M. Vinegar was attended at his home in Macedonia, Monday, March at Z ? m, Service conducted by Rev w.. E
 Blelby. There was also a wedding in town on Monday :. MT J. H. Tuttle and son, of Afford, Mass, were at D' ruttle's Saturday last. 70. E. Tayntol & Co.,, New York city, have recently placed in the North Kent cemetery a large. handsome granite monument for the Eaton family. An epidemic of some kind is almost continually ill the air, and Kent is so situated as to be more or less affected by them. Tiddled! winks is now raging in certain parts ot the town but is not liable to spread and no serious results are anticipated.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
CLAl TON.

Miss Mary Ferguson has returned from Ct Burlington.
 Mrs Ruluff Rood has been spending several days with friends in Pittsfeld and Richmond, being called there tc attend the funeral of cousin.
 Mir James Lyles, of Brooklyn, l.. |, spent Sunday with his son here.
 J. M. Shultz fractured his ribs by falling on box in the cellar as he was descending the stairs.
 Charles Barnes has moved into the house, near l.. A. Smiths, owned by J. NJ. ShultZ.
 Porter Ferry has been on the sick list about three weeks, but has recovered SC as to resume work at G. A. McIntyre's < this week.
 H. R. Bunpell has hired o. Durant of Mill River, to work for him the com ing year. He will live in the house now occupied by l.. Hedger, who will move to Soutbfeld and occupy part of MI Haskell's house and work for w. B. Gibson & Son.
 D. l.. Miller is now sending his milA to New York.
 Our blacksmith, MT Bently, says he is going to leave us, but has not yet decided where. He is good workman and we are sorry to lose him. Now is 2 good opportunity for good blacksmith to obtain desirable location.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
CANAAN VALLEY.

The ladies aid society met with Mrs Norman Granger last Friday. It is said to Winsted. Mir Granger has been there for some time past, in the employ of the Clock Go. We shall be very sorry to lose them.
 Mir Crofut remains in about the same condition as last week
 Mrs Geo Brinton has been quite i'll for two weeks.
 Lyman Conch has very sick boy. They fear pneumonia.
 Notwithstanding the weather the dance at Wm Cantield's passed of very pleasantly.
 John s. Wolfe, of Pittsield, was in town Saturday. School closed in Wadsworth district last week.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
NORFOLK.

Another break down at the axle shop that will stop them two or three weeks. aud just at bad time when full of or ders. -. The hearing before the county commissioners was postponed to March 20 some twenty-five going from here fo1 nothing. The dramatic talent at the Robbins school are working on some plays for an entertainment to be given some two weeks hence. -. We hear that some of our colored brethren have or ganized minstrel troupe and are giv- ing entertainments round about, report. ed to have been to Torrington. Two of Snow X Wooster's men are cutting stone for the gymnasium building ... Frank Whiting's house is nearly con- pleted, and the carpenters have gone back to Harrington. ... Lorrain's 8 gang are putting the finishing touches on Ml Humphreys house and have Mir Will. liams' house we'll advanced towards completion.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The Board of Trade occupied their rooms in Church block on Main street for the first time Thursday evening. The room has been nicely furnished and will be open from a. m. to 10 F.. m. and janitor has been engaged to care for the room. The following were rap- pointed committee on the motive power of the town: T z. Potter, c. R
 Brewer and James McManus. The question of taking Lew census was re- tered to the committee on town matters: The com mittee on manufacture and trade were instructed to consider the subject of new man ufacturing for the town and report what Is best for the board to do. .. Mir and Mrs H. J. Mignery returned from their bridal tri p last week and on Thursday evening gave reception at their home on South street to their many friends in this village and out of town. The official board of the Methodist church will ask the presiding bishop of the New York conference to return Rev Dr Tinker to this charge another year. The schools close their winter term Friday. .....l .... Oliver Watson, of the west part of the town, will be 96 years of age Friday The ladies of the town who are organ izing a relief corps will meet at Grand Army hall this afternoon.
 Anson Brown, aged nearly 92, the father of Mrs J. F. Sanford of this will lage, has been very i'll at the home of a daughter at Catskill, N. Y, during the past week. MT Brown died Saturday. The remains were brought to his native town of Austerlitz, N. Y, where the funeral occurred Monday. He was born Nov 12, 1799; kept general store for 40 years; was justice of the peace and at one time member of the assembly for ] that district. In recent years he has daughter in this village.
 The public library will be closed flo, two weeks from next Monday, that all tue books may be called in as new catalogue will be published.
 Judge Justin Dewey, of Springfield, who was here last summer, expects with bis family to again occupy the Sanford Cottage on Castle street the | coming season.
 The selectmen posted their warrant
 Monday morning calling the annual town meeting March 23. There are 24 articles but most of them refer to the
 usual business. The question of re opening the Southern District school
 of draining meadow street at Housaton ic and of making town way of Dresser avenue will be brought before the town The Epxorth league convention wa. held yesterday at the Methodist church
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11

"Adirondack" Murray's Homestead.
 NEW HAVEN, March 4.-W. H. H. Mur- ray the famous author of Adirondack Tales," etc., has purchased the old Mur- ray homestead and farm in Guilford, with which he was compelled to part some years since on account of financial reverses He will pass the remainder of his life there, doing quiet work and forsaking the lecture platform.
 'Bob' Cook Will Coach Them.
 NEW HAVEN, March Tt has been de- cided that all of the candidates for the Yale university crew shall spend the Easter vacation at Philadelphia, where they can be coached by "Bob'' Cook. For years it has been customary for Cook to be in New Haven during Easter, but owing to important business duties it has been found necessary to make this transfer.
 Terrific Explosion of Fly Wheel.
 DANBURY, March 6.-The sudden break ing of governor belt on an engine in Green & Fanton's hat factory caused the engine to "run away" about 6 o'clock last night, and the increased speed caused the three ton fly wheel to burst. The explo- sion was so terrific that nearly every one in the building was thrown down. Flying iron shattered the floors and roof for fifty feet, and piece weighing half a ton fell on the factory of Davenport & Vongal, and broke in twenty feet of their roof. Several pieces went through the trimming room, where sixty girls were at work, and caused a panic Two girls, Lizzie Feely and Katie Lagdon, leaped out of the window twenty-five feet from the ground and re- ceived internal injuries.
 The Beer Caught Him.
 PpJDcEpOPT March 7-IacOh Schaa1a the condemned murderer of Consta- ole Drucker, who had announced his | determination never to eat again and had lasted twelve days, has ended the long ab- stinence, the moving power having been a l bottle of lager beer which was left in his | cell. Some of the beer had previously been placed on the abstainer's lips, and when the attendants retired he could not resist l the temptation to drink the contents of the bottle. After draining it a marked | change came over the faster, and he an | nounced his readiness to partake of food l which was then furnished.
 l Killed by Snow Flow.
 PUTNAM, March 6.-Fred McGrury, ont of the workmen engaged in operating z snow blow on the New York and New Eng land railroad, received a severe blow from the lever of the blow while near the Put
 nam coal shute yesterday morning, killing | him almost instantly. He was struck or the head, back of the left ear causing {
 bad fracture of the skull, rendering hin
 unconscious, in which state he remained
 until he died, about three-quarters of al
 hour later. He was 25 years of age and un
 married His brother-in-law was with hin at the time of the accident and took tn body home to Franklin.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
Closing SCenesof. Generess.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The closing ses- sion of the house yesterday was remark able one, lasting, as it did, from Tuesday mornin. until Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock and then from a. m. until noon. The congressman had only three hours to recuper,te from their arduous labors and long vigil, and by noon were a very tired looking body of men. But by II o'clock nearly every member was present. All showed in their swollen eyes and dishev- eled hair the effects of the strain through which they had passed. About the cor riders of the house rushed people who were frantically appealing to the doorkeepers to see their member'' either to obtain ad- mission to the crowded galleries or to make final effort on the floor for the passage of some bill.
 Speaker Reed Thanked.
 A basket of flowers was placed upon Speaker Reeds desk, and by a party vote he was given vote of thanks for his serv- ices in the chair MT. Breckinridge (ky warmly praised his Republican friend, Mir. Cannon, for his work as chairman of the committee on appropriations, and Mir. Cannon was cheered by both parties.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
POINTERS.
nmering cured. See adv't.

Stammering cured. See adv't.
 "Have you been there?" If not. tht n read F, P. Barnum's advertisement.
 The report of the condition of the National Iron Bank appears in another column.
 Even the good people of Sharon can not escape the tax collector. Read B J. Reeds notice.
 Collector Richmond will hold recep- t;ons March 26 and 27. The menu e h. sia.s of tax receipts. See notice pub lishad elsewhere.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
Lasts twice as long as cheap soap for use-Brussels.
 FALLS VILLAGE.

A sleighload of seventeen went on a sleighing frolic Friday night, it being probably the last of many of the same sort enjoyed the present winter. John B Ward handled the reins
 dinner party of nine young ladies met Thursday with Miss Hattie Street. Sharon, visited friends in this village Friday.
 Roadmaster F. c. Clark has been con- fined to his boarding place for a few days past with sciatic rheumatism.
 F B Egleston with his Sunday school class went out for sleighride Thursday night, calling on the Misses Spaulding on Belden street.
 Miss Nellie Bierce, of Morris, is a guest of her brother, Wm Bierce, on the "Barrack. "
 Mrs Juliette Griffin, of New York, was guest at H, c. CrandaIl's over Sunday.
 A number of young people from Lime rock, evidently bent on having a good time, passed through Amesville Friday night. The jingle of sleighbells and the blowing of fish horns heralded their approach from distance.
 Mrs George A. Hubbell. of Bridge port. spent few days in town last week
 William Sheppard has returned from Hartford to attend to his farm work.
 Miss Maud Prince was home and un- able to go back to her school to teach last week, having contracted a severe cold
 Misses Minnie Gilbert and Miss Nel- lie Richardson, of the Amesville school, visited relatives at Chapinville Saturday and Sunday.
 The funeral of Henry Hanchett was attended from the residence of J. F. Millspaueh on Saturday aud the burial was at Grassy Hill cemetery. His two daughters and his son-in law came on to attend the funeral.
 The 'Owen Farm" changed hands twice last week and James Carroll is the fortunate purchaser for about $4OOO. A farm which several years since sold for eight thousand dollars.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
SALISBURY Y.

MT and Mrs J. J. Morehouse left here on Thursday of last week for trip to the south .-..... MT c. W. Allen has re- turDed to Vermont. t....... Miss Hattie Moorel elreturned from New York city, last Friday .... Miss Susie Pulver and Mir George Pulver, of New Milford, are visiting friends and relatives in town. |. Mir Jonathan Scoville, of the firm of J.. X N. 0 Scoville, died in New York city last Wednesday. His remains were brought here for burial last Friday, by special train. There were several floral pieces which were very beautiful.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
General Markets.

NEW YORK. March 7-FLOUR-Qniet but nrln; city mlllextras. S5dp525 for Wcs, tndles; superfiue, $i.I50D3 75. fino $2 bO01:3 4U. Mlnne >ofa extra. xi 450I5.65.
 WHEAT Was strong in the early trading. advancing lc. From this there was a reaction at Ac.. but thls was recovered iater ana the maI Ret closed at the highest polnt. recelpts none, shipments. 2S,HN bushels. No < red winter. Sl. l4A, cash; do., March, $l.l23A no., May, Sl .H'3s: do, June $l.U7A
 CORN-Opened firm at kc. advance: fell kc.; subsequently, recovered and closed strong: receipts. 3,77I bushels: shipments. 63. 7J bush els, No 2mlXed, 6SNc., cash do, March, 6S1eL~ do., May. 655sc., do., June 643sc
 OATS-Qulet but steady receipts. 373 bush els; shipments none. No. mixed 561ac cash; do., March 561sc.; do., April, 561ac; dc, May, o5Hc.
 PORK-Dull. mess, $1O.5N0l1.5 50 for new
 LARD-Qulet; March. S60S: May. $b.l6
 MOLASSES-Qulet, New Orleans. i5032c. ROSIN-Steady; strained to good Sl.550l .6O. PETROLEUM-Nomlnal FRElGHTS-Weak. at unchanged prlces. BUTTEk-Qulet, western creamery. rancy, BIC.
 CHEESE-Firm and in light demand, partic. ularly fine stock, western. flat, 80l019c. EGGS-Falrly active and steady: state fresh, lS1fc.. western, do., lS13c. RICE Nominal. SUGAR Refined steady; cut loaf and crushed, 6asc.. granulated, 634c. mold A, 6kc. TALLOW-Dull. prime city, ll-l6c. RI(.E-Nom1nal COFFEE-Spot lots quiet; fair Rio cargoes. OHc
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
CORN WALL CENTER.

Mrs Jas o. Ford is visiting friends in Bridgeport and Waterbury. Her grandson, Belden, who has been spend ing the winter here, has returned home
 Mrs Mary Johnson is quite sick with a complaint resembling the grip which is prevalent in this neighborhood and vicinity.
 Jas Baird has lately moved into this place.
 The family of MT B. Wing, is more comfortable, although some of the members are in critical condition.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
A BRUTAL YOUNG BURGLAR.
He Shoots and Severely Wounds Tw'
 Women at Nyack.


 Women at Nyack.
 NYACE, N Y., March 9.-At 1 o'clock Sunday morning Joseph Storrs, young unmarried man of this place, entered the residence of Mrs. Bridget Armstrong for the purpose of robbery. He was discover ed by the mistress of the house, who tried to seize him, at the same time making an ontcry Storrs shot the woman twice in the neck, and as she lay on the floor the cowardly ruffian bruta,ly kicked her in the side. Mrs. Armstrong's daughter Eliza appeared on the scene and Storrs fired at her, the bullet taking effect in the chin. He then fled from the house.
 The daughter, badly wounded as she was, ran long distance in her night clothes for physicians and the police. The police arrested Storrs about an hour and half afterward. His examination will occur today. The people are much excited over the affair and bitter feeling against Storrs prevails It is thought the injuries of the ladies will not prove fatal.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Packed galleries packed almost to uffocation-wlrnessed the closing scenes in the senate.
 Senator-elect Peffer (who will succeed Mir 1ngalls) chatted with Senator-elect Kyle, of South Dakota, while Secretary Tracy and Postmaster General Wana- maker went about shaking hands with senators. EX-Postmaster General Villas, who will succeed Senator Spooner, sat chatting for time with the latter. Messrs. Ingalls,. Evarts. Spooner, Hampton and other prominent senators sat quietly in their seats during the closing scenes. MT. Ingalls, attracted much attention, and Mir. Evarts was also ogled with opera glasses and lorgnettes. Many senators and senate employees gave the retiring sen ators a parting shake of the hand, and for a while little farewell receptions were going on in half dozen different places.
 WASHINGTON, March 2.-In the senate the house amendment to the tonnage subsidy bill was passed. The bill now goes to the president.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
Governor Hill Again Refuses s

ALBANY. March GA acquisition was presented to Governor Hill today signed by Morgan G. Bulkeley, Governor" for the return of John T. Colbert, accused ot horse theft committed at Danbury. Conn.,. Feb 24, 1891, and now held in the ]all at Carmel, N Y. Governor Hill again re- fused to honor MT. Bulkeley's signature as governor on the ground that MT Bulkeley Is not the proper executive authority to ls- sus the writ
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
They Will Waive ReQuisition.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, March 1.-The ma jorlty of the officials of the New York and New Haven road, against whom warrants have been issued by Coroner Levey of New York, have indicated a willingness to wave requisition proceedings One or the persons tor whom the coroner has lssneti his warrant. Charles Rockwell, has uce1. dead for over six months.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
NEW MARLBORO.

Town meeting comes eff Monday, March 16th.
 J. w. Hollister has moved to Gran. vllle, and Mir Peck of tockbridge will live on his farm.
 Edward McManus intends to move tc Bridgeport soon. His house will be oc' cupied by J E. Bentley.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11

James Lester, veteran of the war of 1872. died March 6, at his home in Lyme at the age of 99 years, 6 m onths and 21 days,
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
M A AR R ED.

SEGAR the home of the bride, North Kent, March g, by Rev B. M. Wright, Miss Edith Gregory and Clinton Segar.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11

Absconding cashiers should always take box of Brussels soap with them, as there is nothing in Canada that can equal 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11

The largest Greenback in existence is of BIO, ,OO0 value, and is the only enc of it's kind. At present it is not in our possession on-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
DU ED.

WILBER-At Chapinville, March g, Dewitt C.. Wilber, aged 60 years. Funeral Thursday at the house at two o'clock. HUMEs-At Chapinvile. March 9th, of lung fever, the 18-mo onths-old child of Andrew Humes.
 WINEGAR-At Macedonia, March 2, John M. Vinegar, aged 85 years. WHALEN-At New Milford, March 9th, John Whalen, of Kent, aged l9 years. BRowN-At Catskill, N. Y., March 7th, Anson Brown, in the 92d year of his age. (See Ct Burlington correspondence). ALFoRD-At Riverton, March 1st, Elizabeth Jaqua wife of Warren Afford aged 67 years. The deceased was native of North Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1891-03-11
.FlFTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.
What It Accomplished During
 the Session Just Closed.
OVER s9OO,OOO, ,oOO APPROPRIATED

A Resume of the Legislation That Suc- ceeded Failed During Both Sessions.
 The Silver, Tariff and Federal Elections