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The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
coNNEcTlcuT.s TROUBLE.

The Republican Members of the House
 Considering Election Returns.
 HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 15.-The Re. publican members of the House special committee appointed to sit through the recess of the House and consider the election returns, met during the morn ing at the capitol. Notice was given by Judge Stoddard, of New Haven, that the Democrats would refuse to sit on the committee, believing it unconstitutional for the committee to take such evidence.
 William c. Case, counsel for the Re- publicans, then submitted brief on the question of the election of Governor. It was published about week ago. He in- corrupted the reading to admit the testi- mony of various counters and 8 moder- ator, relative to the rejection of the sfor'' ballots, and showing discrepancies in the returns from several towns. Tes- timony concerning the Bridgeport specked ballots was also received.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
PARNELL IN FAV0N
Reports that He is Gaining
 Everywhere ill Ireland.
A RUMoR ABOUT MIR. SEXTON
He is Financially Embarrassed, But Will
 Not Resign His Seat.

Severe Storms in Europe-A Blizzard
 Raging in Vienna and Vessels Wrecked
 in the North sea-The Scotch Strike
 Still On-Concentrating Troops iD
 1re1and-The Cxar Re1ents.
 LONDON, Jan. 15-Dublin advices state that MT. Parnell is gaining everywhere throughout Ireland, especially n9the agricultural districts John O'Connor, Parnell's editor, says that the heart of Ireland is with Parnell, and that no i'm 6uence can prevent it's throbbing in re- sponse to his appeal.
 - It is reported that MT. Thomas Sexton is financially embarrassed. He will not, it is said, resign his seat, as the election of an anti-Parnellite successor is doubt full.
 The Star of this city makes the state rnent Chat MT. Parnel has finally and definitely abandoned all intention of again assuming the leadership of the Irish Parliamentary party.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
After a Brief session Both Branches Aa.
 journ UutIi Monday Night.

After a Brief session Both Branches Ad.
 journ Uutii Monday Night.
 TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 15.-The Legisla- ture held brief session and adjourned until Monday night.
 Among the new bills offered in the Senate were the following: Fixing the salary of the State prison keeper at $3,500 year, and allowing him one deputy for every % convicts; prohibiting the killing of reed birds within half a mile of their roasting place, except be- tween the hours of i6 a. n1. and z p. m- :; compelling the erection of gates or the employment of fagmen at all street crossings&of railroads.
 The following bills were introduced in the Assembly: Authorizing the Grand Jury to discharge persons from jail when no indictment is found: requiring min ing, quarrying and manufacturing cor porations to pay their men fortnightly; limiting railroad charges to fifteen cents per can on milk shipped from one point to another in the State; fixing five per cent. as the legal rate of interest.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
1ndians want Protection.

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 15.--A special from Pine Ridge, s. D., says that the Indians have sent Gen. Miles word that if he will guarantee them protection they will come in and lay down their arms.
 Although it is unnecessary for the Gen. eral to make any kind of an agreement with them, in the interest of peace and to prevent bloodshed he has done so. It is stated on the best of authority that Gen. Miles to-day autographed Gen. Sco- field that he could make any disposition he wanted to of the troops now at the agency, that, other than the First h. fantry, their services there is unneces-
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.
The Reputed Wife of Merchant Takes g
 Dose of Laudanum.

Dose Of Laud&num.
 PITTsToN, Pa., Jan. 15-A sensational suicide has just occurred here. Mrs. Max Ludwig, the reputed wife of the proprietor of the principal hardware warehouse in the town, took dose of laudanum, which caused her death in 8 short time.
 The woman, who was Ludwig's house. keeper for long time, began living with the latter when his first wife en- tered Philadelphia hospital. some months ago. Recently she returned home partially cured, but, after stormy scene with her husband, was denied further admission to the house. The wife disappeared and her whereabouts are unknown.
 Ludwig and his mistress did not live very happily together, and frequent and violent quarrels occurred between them. An altercation of unusual violence oc- cured during the night, aud was fol '6ed in thes morning by the tragio 1sontants of visl Of land&num.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Canal aForwarders' Association of Buffalo, N. Y., has dissolved.
 A Mechanics and Traders, Exchange has been organized in Jersey City. szzm
 The Bell Telephone Directors author ize the issue of $s, 300, 900 new stock on April 1.
 Charles Hastings Russell, ninth Duke of Bedford, is dead at the age of seventy two. !
 The stone yards of Chicago were tied up completely yesterday by order of the stone-cutters' union.
 The following fourth-class postoffices have been raised to the Presidential class: East NorthfieId and Hopkintcn, Mass, and Ridgewood, N. U.
 Captain James Collier, one of the old est merchantman shipmasters in the United States, died early in the morning at Cohasset, Mass, aged 77. ,
 Every teleg 1nf6fi4e Railroad has sent in his resi ignation to take effect tomorrow morning
 Miss Florence Marie Audsnried was married in Washfngton to Charles Marie Sudovil de La Forest, Comte' de Divonne,, an attache of the French Legation
 The will of Mary Ann Morse of Natick, Mass, bequeaths $156, 900 to the town of Natick for the purpose of erecting, es- tablishing and maintaining hospital.
 The announcement is made in Berlin that Professor Koch will to-day make public the ingredients which enter into the composition of the curative lymph. >3 sf
 A fine of $50 was the punishment in- dicted at Paterson, N. J., in the cases of Jacob Musche and Leopold Rogers, con- victed of preparing for food diseased horsedesh.
 Ex-Governor Pacheco recently appoin- ted Minister to Guatemala to succeed Mizner sailed from San Francisco for his post yesterday on the steamer City of New York.
 William Fl. Buttner, the New York city divorce lawyer, under indictment for forgery and grand larceny, pleaded guilty to the latter charge and was re- manded for sentence.
 A bill was introduced in the Oregon House yesterday providing for a half mill tax for two years to be used in the display of Oregon's products at the Worlds Fair. This will am mount to $100,- 900.
 At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the New England Associa- tion of Trotting Horse Breeders it wss de- cided to hold Mystic Park meeting Sept. % and 30 and Oct. and 2 of the current year, when valuable purses will be offered
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
BLlzzaRDs ABROAD.

Violent Storms Again Prevailing and
 Many Vessels Wrecked.
 LONDON, Jan. 15-Severe storms pre- vail in the, North Sea, and heavy ice foes menace navigation. The Elbe is still un- navigable, several ships having been badly crushed by the ice. Eighteen wrecked sailors have been landed at Heligoland. Violent snow storms are again reported from Austria and Hun gary. A perfect blizzard ragged in Vien- ma during the afternoon. Railways in various parts of Austria are interrupted
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
No wonder He Resigned.

LEWISTON, Me, Jan. 15.-Rev. R. A. Farnhan1, pastor of the Methodist church at Cutler, publishes statement that ill-health was not the cause of his Iesig- nation. He says that he boarded him self, swept the church, made the fires and rang the bell. The people swore at him, whittled and ate peanuts in meet ing time, fired pistols and threw stones at his house, came to church any time before the benediction, laughed out- right during the services, etc. He says rum ia svntt aIy In sthe y5wn, AAd no one tries to anforce the law
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Has Confidence in Blaine.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Gen. Hcsker, a Democratic member of tho House For eign Affairs Committee, speaking of the Supreme Court Behring Sea move, said: ''It is singular move in diplomacy. If negotiations were pending, it was a lit tie discorteous to Mir. Blaine. But MT. Blaine will come out all right. have great confidence in him. differ with him in politics, but have great conf dence in his ability to manage anything he undertakes. He is the soul of the Cabinet D
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
me scotcI, strtIke sttli On.

GLAsGow, Jan, 15.-The railway strike continues tn drag along wearily. All eff forts to bring about a settlement of the trouble by mediation have failed, and an exhaustive, indefinite struggle seems to be the only prospect for the future The Caledonian railway officials have just issued notice that there are two applications for every vacancy on the road. but that old handa will be given the preference if they apply for reinstate- ment by to-morrow.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Miraculous Escape of Passengers.

gar, which had become unmanageable, owing to the failure of the brake to work, ran down the grade on Fourth street during the day at terrific rate of speed, and, at the corner of Rodman street, 8 sharp curve caused it to shoot from the track and crash into tele- graph pole. The car was full of passen- gers. none of whom was injured. The driver, William Driscoll, was thrown
 from the car and was badly gut.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
THE ELECTIONS BILL AcAlsa.

President Morton Casts the De- . cidIsE Vote In Itss Essor:
 WAsHInaToN, Jan. 15.-The Silver bill laving been disposed of the Senate shortly after midnight sMr. Hoar called up the Elections bill in order to make it unfinished business for to-day. MT. But Ter moved an adjournment, which was lost-yeas, 81;gnays, S3.
 The-vote then recul-ed on MT. ,Hoar's motion to call up tho Elections bill and resulted in a tie-yeas, 33; nays, 33. The ce-President cast the deciding vote in the affirmative, thus carrying the mo tion.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
No Communication With Chilli.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Charles R. Flint 6 Go. have been advised that communi- cation with Chilli by cable via Galveston is again interrupted for all points in that country south of Serena. Serena is located about 300 miles north of Val paraiso, It is expected that communi- cation will be re-established tomorrow.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
The Manager Was Stubborn

TRoY, N. Y., Jan. 15.-The striking employees of the United Shirt 6 Collar Company are still out. An unsuccessful effort was made to settle the matter. The company and the State Board of Arbitration met the several hundred girls at the Pine Factory, and would have settled the strike but for the stub bornness of the general manager.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Burning Imported Gas

BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan, 15-Canadian gas was turned on yesterday. All fuel gas burned last night was imported, on which 10 per cent. ad yalorem duty must be paid, The Customs Collector has not yet decided how to levy this duty, but it will probably be computed on the company's contract price.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Canadian Officials Disturbed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-It is reported from Ottawa, on the best authority, that the imperial Government is urging the Dominion Ministers to unite on proposi- tion to arrange all the matters in dis pute between Canada and ths United States on the basis of wide measure of commercial reciprocity, and that Sir John Macdonald and his colleagues are seriously disturbed in consequence.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
An InjuuctIon for ths Toledo Club.

NEw YORK, Jan. 16.-Judge Andrews & the Supreme, Court has granted the Toledo Baseball Club, incorporated in Ohio, an injunction against the American Association of Baseball Clubs restraining them from taking any action which shall declare the franchise of the plaintiff cer- poration forfeited in the American As- acciation of Baseball Clubs. The plain tiff filed bond of $1,ooo in the injxnc- kiou.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Hurt While Costing.

TROY, N. Y., Jan. 15. A serious coast ing accident occurred on Hoosic street, this city. A pair of bobs, weighing 900 pounds, and on which there were 23 peo- pie, became unmanageable at the River street crossing, and ran against 8 brick building. James Moran, who was steer ing, received severe cut in the abdo- men. Several others were slightly bruised
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Russell Sage wias . Biz Suit.

Aas been rendered by Judge Nelson of the United States Circuit Court in the case of Russell Sage of New York, against the St. Paul, Saltwater & Taylors Falls Railroad Company. This case involves the title of land grant of 5000. 900 acres to the Hastings 6 Dakota Railroad,
 to the rights of which road Russell Sage rsAcceeded, and in whose favor the court ysadsred the decision. Tke tandeis val 7 4s1st t1o ,000, eco. fSss. h-
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Eva,s Struggle to Secure Dover.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-The contest over the will of Robert Ray Hamilton will be concluded to-day before the surrogate. A large number of witnesses testi- fled to Eva being introduced to them as Mrs. Mann and having done business for her and J. J. Mann under the impress sion that they were husband and wife. Counsel for Eva was called to identify her signature on certain documents and checks, but this he said he could not do as he didn't know her signature.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Plans for Disarm,nx the nosst,es.

PINE RIDGE, s. D., Jan. 15-The plan for disarming the hostiles which strikes General Miles most favorably is to have.them turn in their arms throu gh their chiefs, ticketed, receive check for them, then when tl,ey want to go hunt ing or to a beef killing they can present their checks and get their guns, and when it is over return them again This would be recognition of their property right.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Regulating Immigration.

,WAsHNaToN, Jan. 15.-The House Committee on Immigration practically agreed upon a measure regulating immi- gfation. It was feared that there would 6e serious split over its provisions but the indications now appear to favor 8 measure, the chief feature of which will provide for more careful scrutiny of inn migrants. The bill will probably be re- ported to the House this afternoon:
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
An Array De.erter surrenders

BOSTON, Jan. 15.-John Grimiy, who some time ago was arrested and con- victed by court martial of desertion from the army of the United States, and who applied to the United States Dis trict Court for writ of habeas corpus, has given himself up to the United States Marshal. and will be taken back to Fort Warren.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
New nampshire Legislation.

0oNcoRD, N. H., Jan. 15.-In the House the Judiciary Committee favor ably reported the bill making the ap- portionment of Representatives under the census of 1890, and 8 resolution ad- mitting 10 Democrats and five Republ l. cans elected from former classed towns to seats. These members were admitted unanimously.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
To-Day Is His 10th Birthday.

DANvERs, Mass, Jan. 15.-Charles King, who lives at Howe's Station, near Middleton, to-day reached what he al- 1eges to be his 10th birthday. He claims to have been born it 1871, in St. Jerve, Canada, and is of French parent age. He is the head of six generations, numbering over GOO persons. He is in comparatively good health.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
InaPraatcamanf.

WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 15.-The sud den death of County Treasurer Edmund Haman has caused something of sensa- tion in political circles. The county has been in a straitened financial condition for weeks, and MT. .Haman's death in- wolves it in still deeper perplexity. He was 52 years old.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Baseball Business.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.--About the only business of importance transacted by the baseball delegates was the adnis- sion to the National League of the new Pittsburg Club, which is 8 consolidation of the players of the old Allegheny and the Pittsburg Players League Clubs. The title of the new club is the Pittsburg Athletic Company, Limited.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
A Johnstown widow E1opes.

JoHNsTowN, Pa., Jan. 15.-Mrs Emil Young, the widow of flood victim, has eloped with John Cannon. He came here after the flood, and had charge oS one of the commissary departments. When the commissary broke up he tended bar until lately, when he began staying .at Mrs. Young's- Mrs. Young is about 50 years old and Cannon is about 80.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
For Mayor of Philadelphia. P

PHLADEIPmA, Jan. 15.-Edwin s. Stuart was unanimously nominated for Mayor by the Republican Convention. MT. Stuart Is the proprietor of book store and member of the Select Branch of the City's Councils.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Predicts the Worst Storm of the Season

Predicts the Worst storm of th@ Season.
 GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass, Jan. 15.- Levi Beebe of Lee, who won fame as weather prophet by predicting the blizzard of March, 1888, four months prior to that date, says the worst storm of the saeson will visit this country be tween the 1st and 18th of February.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Mines to Shut Down.

ASHLAND Pa, Jan. i5.-Orders have Iron Company headquarters to stop work at the North Ashland, Monitor and Mer- riam and Otto Collieries. How long they will remain idle is not known Several hundred men will be thrown out of em, niovmanf
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Ballot Reform for Maine.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 15.-A ballot re- form bill, which it is expected will pass with 8 few amendments, has been intro duced into the House. It differs but little from the Massachusetts law.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
New sener.1 Appra,ser.

WASHINGTON, Jan 15.-It is said the President has about decided to appoint MT. Lunt, of Portland, Me-, to the va csncy on the Board of General Ap- praisers. He is indorssd by both the Maine Senators.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
sIslla 9sta.: m flsia l..

ST PETERSBURG, Jan.s 1SAIt is said that on M. Vishnegradski Rnssihn Min ister of Finance) representing that it was inexpedient to quarrel with the Jews, be- cause such course would offend Jewish bankers, the Czar ordered the applica- tion of the anti-Semitic laws to be sus. pended for three years,
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Parne,l to Open His nrines.

LONDON, Jan. 15.-Mr. Parnell is seeking to promote company to work the copper and lead deposits on his Wick low estates. They are known to be val uable, and the business of mining them would give employment to. several hun dred people in the vicinity.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
An Embexxlinw Awent.

MONTPELIER, Vt., Jan. 16.-William V. Harper, late agent of the National Life Insurance Company, for the territory of Delaware, Maryland and the District of mington, Del, for embezzlement. He is short $50, ,O00.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Villas win b. Nominat...

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 15.-General Brsge sent an official notification to Colonel Villas yesterday that he was out of the race for the United States Senatorskip. There is no doubt now that Colonel VilS- will get it. The Senatorial caucus w1r be held early next week.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Concentrating soldiers in Ireland

DUBLIN, Jan. 15.-General Wolseley, Chief in Ireland, is con centrating the troops at Cork, Dublin and Belfast There are nearly 14,5oO soldiers in the Dublin, and 5000 in the Cork command. E @
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
Cold Causes Great Dsstitutisn.

BRyssELs,, Jan. 15.-Fifteen thoussn& people have beeh thrown out of employ ment by the closing of navigation, and widerpead destitutlon is reported. Privete charity seems utterly inadequate to rs~ lieve the misery.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE

Butter-Market quiet. Creamary-Eastern 36 c.a2S11c.; Western. 25 c.a2S1fc.: ElgIn, 28 ca 2oc: Imitation. 21 c.a24c.: Dairy Eastern. half nrkin tubs. a c.a26 C.: East. ern. Welsh tubs. 20 c.a24 c: Western. 1ec- ai9 C.: Factory-EreSh. IS ca22 C.; J1ne packed. 10 calls c.
 Oheese-Market quiet. Factory-Sew York cheddar. c.asS<c. Western. nat& slfc.a a7lSc rul skins. c.aap. Eggs-alarket ss@&iy. Eastern. drsts. 29 e a2sc: Canadian Arses. 21c. a23 e.: WeG&. ern. frs. g. % C.a30 c. Aimed-Eastern, krsts: R2 s.aS2<o.: OAn adian. 6rsts, 70 of SESes, 23s.azec. -<y
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
sen.toria, Cauous.s as Albany.

ALBANY, N. T., Jan. 15.-The Sena- torial caucus of the Democratic mem- bers of the Legislature will bs held Mon day next 4 o'clock p. i'd. The Repub- eazenn caucus will occur A o'clock on
 sss same day. AA..-- ss- .s&-sIzZ-. <. x
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Ice Manufactory Burned.

CHESTER, Pa.. Jan. 15.-S. J. Ryan's ice manufactory and packing house in South Chester was burned during the morn ing. The loss is $17,000; insurance
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Canada Has an Earthauaka shocs.

BRocKvuLE, Ont, Jan. 15.-A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here early in the morning. It sounded more like the cracking of buildings during se- were frost than the usual rumbles.
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remarked: ''Well. Jimmy, we won't starYe this winter.n
 s A hundred men counted the seconds, and when ten was reached Jack was still on his back.
 tFitzsimmons wins r' shouted the referee.
 Then wild cheer went up for the winner. Jack was carried to his corner by MeAuliffe, aud when his senses re- child. Big, burly men, whose tear buckets had not been brought into play for years, were seen to wipe suspicious moisture from their eyes.
 BUCKET SHOPS CAUGHT Their Customers All on the Right Side
 of the Market.
 BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan. 15.-Allen & Co, bucket shop brokers, with headquarters in this city and having offices in all o1 the principal cities of this State Ohio, and large number in PennsyIva- mia, doing the largest business of the kind since the collapse of the "Big Four" and Doran & Wright, previous to the open ing of the stock market in the morning sent their branch houses the following circular message:
 "On account of the steady rise in stocks and our inability to secure ready money on our securities, we have decided to either discontinue, or we will give you our note for 30 days, continue the business and pay 100 cents on the dollar. Hope this is satisfactory
 The firm is reported to have made up- wards of $500, 900 on the last big break in stocks, but during the recent advance have been caught with their customers on the right side of the market. The firm has been in existence but short time
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1nvsstsd Funds of Harvard College.
 BOSTON, Jan. 15.--The report of the txeaauSer of Harvard College, made to the assrseers, show the invested funds of ths college so smsust to. @, ,121 ,s64
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NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK. Jan. Money on call s1< and per cent.
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