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Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
A Complicated Case.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 2O-There is serious trouble among the New Haven chapter, Knights of Columbus, over the payment of insurance money. John F. O'Grady, of Roderigo council, let his dues accumulate until they amounted to $14, and then had them paid just before he died. The board of government has now issued an order de- posing Grand Knight Edward Linn and Financial Secretary John T. Shannon. of Roderigo council, and saying that if the sum accepted as dues from the late John E. O'Grady is not returned to his relatives inside of ten days the council will be sus- pended. This decision of the board of government is final. The case is very con- plicated, and will undoubtedly result in lawsuit on the part of O'Grady's heirs, who bus to pay the death benefit of s, ,OOO, to which they assert they are entitled.
 Buried Under a Coal Heap.
 NEw HAVEN, Jan. 2O.-Albert Ander- son, Swede, aged 30, a coal shoveler, was buried under an immense heap of coal yes terday and killed. He was at work on it in Gilbert & Co.'s yard. It was frozen and he had tunneled under it, when it sud- denly gave way, several tons of coal fall ing on him. When he was dug out life was extinct
 The Hermit Left S7,OOO.
 HADDAM, Jan. 21.-The body of Will jam Munson, a hermit, was found in his hut near Arnold's station last week. His body was removed by relatives, but the latter did not trouble themselves to examine the hut, sTpposing it contained nothing of value. A party of young men visited the shanty and after short in- vestigation turned up bank books and bonds valued at S7 GOO.
 Should Have Caught Him.
 DANBURY, Jan. 21.-An unknown man attempted to fire the residence of James A. Manyon. He was detected, and then made his escape. It is believed that this is the firebug who has worked the city the past two years.
 Terry Memorial Services.
 NEW HAVEN, Jan. 23.-Memorial ser vices in honor of the late Mai. Gen. Terry were held at the United church un- der the auspices of Admiral Foote post, G. A. R. The church was packed to the doors. Addresses were made by Rev. H. l.. Wayland, of Philadelphia, chaplain of the Seventh Connecticut volunteers, and Rev. H. Clay Trumbull, of Philadelphia, formerly chaplain of the Tenth Connecti- cut volunteers.
 President Kellogg Dead.
 HARTFORD, Jan. 22.-Mr. Henry Kel, logg, of this city. president of the Phoenix: Fire Insurance company since 1863, died yesterday afternoon. He was Fl years old. MT. Kellogg had also been director in the Hartford National bank and Hartford Trust company.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
TE WE WS.

Fred Moulthrop has rented the Allen House in Torrington.
 In small village not many miles from Winsted the village store has been selling alum for saltpetre and the people have been using 1t to cure their meats. They are now chewing pretty tough meat.-Leader.
 A settlement has been made between the Birmingham Plane Go. and the creditors on basis of eighty per cent of the indebtedness
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5julS9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped thai subscribers will see to 1t that their account as indicated by the date on their papers, + always correct. and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observ' whether their date is changed to indicate tn. proper credit, and in the event of an error t" Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter ot considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper witl the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi- dence of its acceptance correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
4 Wo.derf.l Prediction.

Frederick A. Hull. of this city, in searching old books recently in the Philadelphia library came across this prediction in Imlay's America" pub ished in 1793: "The present popula-' tion of America is 4,0OO, 900 souls, and predict that 100 years hence, in 1895. the population will have reached 64, OOO, 900. ."-Danbury News.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Riotinx in Scotland.

GLASGOW Jan. 26-In a riot between the railway strikers and the police at Greenock, on Saturday night, several police were in jured Disorders also occurred at Perth. The North British Railway company has sued the Railway Servants society for 92O, 900 damages for causing the strike, and has attached the funds of the society.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
THEY FEAR DYNAMITE.
A Great Scare Reported Among the Au-
 thOrities in London.

thorities in London.
 LONDON, Jan. 26.-It is stated on very high authority that there is great dyna- mite scare among the authorities, who have received information from their agents in America that the dynamite section is ac- lively preparing to resume operations. The headquarters are said to be in Philadelphia and Kansas City. The authorities are in- creasing their vigilance in all ports, and detectives swarm at Queenstown, Liver pool, Southampton and other ports
 The police guards have been increased around the public buildings, and the au- thorities are considering the advisability of issuing orders for closer examination of the luggage of passengers arriving in Eng land from the continent and the United Ctofoo
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
CONNECTICUT WEEKLY PRESS
 dSSOCIi TON

The fourth annual meeting of the Connecticut Weekly Press Association. was held at the Allyn House in Hart ford on the 18th inst. Officers were chosen as follows: President, E. $. Fla of Manchester. ce-presideuts, Harr, Hayden of the Insurance Journal oi Hartford, E. M. Jerome of New Haven, B. 0. Bross of Ridgefeld. J. A. Bolles of New Milford, l.. O. Williams of Put nam, James Mclaughlin of Stafford Springs. B. F. Bigelow of Portland, l. M. Guernsey of Mystic River. Secretar, and treasurer, William H. Taylor o' Rockville Auditor, $. T. Addis of Windsor Locks. Executive committee National Editorial Association for Con- necticut, B. w. Naples of Norwalk.
 Most of the time was devoted to dis cussing and amending bill in regard to the new newspaper law concerning state, county and town advertising, which will be presented to the present legislature. The present libel laws oi the state were also discussed and their injustice clearly pointed out.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
George Elliott is the head of Schu

George Elliott Is the head of Schuy- lerville's largest family. He IS now smiling over the new years addition to his brood of hearty boy. This new arrival is the seventeenth child born to Mir and Mrs Elliott. The family hereto fore has consisted equally of boys and girls, there being eight of each. The newly born baby gives the boys-for the presents majority of one and pre- of Elliott children is not yet 21 years of age. All of them lived at home until New Years day, when the eldest girl, who was recently married, went to housekeeping Death has never yet entered the family. Telegram
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
John L.. No Longer an Elk,

CINCINNATI, Jan. 26.-Dr. Simon Quin- Ian, grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, who is in the city, has issued an order suspending John LawrcHce Sullivan, who is alleged to have obtained admission into New Jersey lodge " misrepresentation.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Saw 8 Light and Investigated.

WATERBURY, Jan. 23.-At 3:3O yester- day morning Officer Baunon, while passing the saloon of William O'Meara on Burn ham street saw light. He investigated, and going to the rear of the saloon found 8 man crouching behind the bar. He en- tered and arrested the intruder, who proved to be Thomas Burns, an ex-con- vict, who was released from Wethersfield a year ago. He was sentenced from New town for five years for burglary. Judge Bradstreet, of the police court, bound him over to the superior court. Burns has made his residence in this city since hia release from state prison.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
The GOrdian Knot,

Gordius, a peasant, being cnosen king of Phrygia, dedicated his wagon to Jupiter, and fastened the yoke to a beam with rope of bark so ingen- iously that no one could unite it. Alex ander was told that "whoever undid the knot would reign over the whole east" ''Well then," said the con- queror, it is thus perform the task, !" and so saying he cut the knot in twain with his sword.-Dry Goods Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Eaws Respecting Newspapers,

E0Ws Respecting NeWsPaPeTS, Printed for the benefit of those who think shat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect to take theii paper from the post-ofice to which they are dl rected they are held responsible until they hay. settled their bills and dered their papers discon Huued.
 "Subscribers who do not give express notlce tc the contrary are considered as wishing tocontinu' their subscriptions.
 "If subscribers order the discontinuance oftheii paper she pu ublishers may continue to send them antil all arrears pAid.'
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
The State Temperance Convention,

The State Temperance Convention.
 The gathering of non-partisan tee totallers at Hartford was 8 success. Al the annual meeting of the Connecticut Temperance Union the secretary read s report giving 8 most encouraging show ing. He had given 204 addresses in nin. months, visiting 53 towns and speakin, in 123 different churches or places oi meeting. More than POO. 900 pages oi emperance reading had been distribu- ted, besides some 1U,OOO copies of tn. service of Scripture and song used al temperance meetings, and taken t. homes by those who used them. The receipts of the year 1890 were $5. 289. 3S. an advance of about S760 over the pre- ccding year. The disbursements wer. A,944, 25. There is balance in tn. treasury with which to begin the enlarg- ed missionary work opening to the society. The election of officers mad. little change from last year.
 The convention proper began or Tuesday evening. The veteran Dr Guy Ter was earnest and effective. Superin tendent Tufts told how in Massachu- setts they treat young criminals as men. and seek to develop the good in them and meet with encouraging success.
 On Wednesday the exercises were in, tensely interesting. Every speaker an. nounced was on hand and fulfilled ex. pectations. The audience was larger than at recent conventions, and repre- sented most of the state. Everyone feels that the organization is alive and means business. Its annual report vii be sent free to anyone on application t' the Sec'y, Rev J. H. James, Rockville
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
A Marine Killed by & Train.

ELIZABETH, N. J., Jan. 26.-Arthur c. Quarrel, United States marine, was struck and killed by a train at Waverly. He was about 25 years old, an Englishman, and leaves a family and father living at Worcester, England. He was walking the
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
0IsTRICT of Salisbury, ss, Probate Court | January 20, 1891.

Estate of Betsey Van Renselaer, late of Salisbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED, that the 3lst day of January, A. D. lo9l, at o'clock in the forenoon, at the probate office in Salisbury, be, and the sane is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of the administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administra- tor to cite all persons interested therein to ap- pear at said time and place, hy publishing. this order in some newspaper published in Litchfleld county and having circulation iu said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of Salisbury where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 DONALD .. WA1Nn1, Jud0e.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
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Le01L Notices.
RESTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court l/ January 2rth 1891.
 Estate of Jeremiah Root, late of Salisbury, in said District, dec-ased.
 The court of p. obate for the district of Salisbury hath limited and allowed 6 months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 WILLIAM B. PERRY. Executor. Address, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
\ Hartford Man Suicides.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Jan 23.-A special to The Morning Herald from Clifton Springs reports the suicide of F. K. Foster, Jr, of Hartford, Conn.,, Thursday afternoon. He retired to his room shortly after noon, and was found dead an hour later from the ef fects of an overdose of chloral. Foster had been drinking hard of late.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28

The Norfolk Hosiery Go. recently put in II new knitting machines.
 Bridget: II am going to lave yez, num-" Mistress: "What forP" Bridget: Because the washin' is too hard to do, mum. without yez buy me como Brussels soap to do it wid, num-"
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28

SUOr0
 GREAT HARRINGTON, MASS. SPECIAL PRICES THIS WEEK. 5 pieces Turkey Red Damask guaranteed fast color, regu- lar Soc quality, now 4oc. 5 pieces Turkey Red Damask guaranteed fast color, 400 quality, now 32c. 5 pieces Turkey Red Damask fast color, 25c quality, now 2I cents.
 5 Table Sets, 8x1o cloth, I dog 5-8 napkins, worth s4.5o now $3.3o. 4 Table Sets, 8xIo cloth, one dozen 5-8 napkins, ,have been s3.75. now s2.85. 4 Table Sets. 8x1o cloth, one dozen 5-8 napkins, worth $, now s3.oo. Soc Bleached and Unbleached Damask, now 400. Goo Bleached and Unbleached
 Damask, now Soc. 75c Bleached ard Unbleached
 Damask, now 6oc. Fine Table Sets sold from $4 to SIS, 1-3 price. One case fine Print Remnants
 at 5 cents.
 25 dozen Huck Towels, 36xIo, at 124c. 5 dozen Knit Wool Skirts at
 8oc, worth $1.5o.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Government Relief in Treland

DUBLIN, Jan. 26.-Balfour's government is now employing 2,7OO laborers on the re- lief works at Westport, Ireland, and claims to have paid them e1 800 for work during the past week.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
R1ENZ1 H. STONE. AdmlnStratOrs Postof1ce address, Cheshire, Conn.

RESTRICT of Salisbury, ss Probate Court, D January IT, 1891.
 Estate of Mary s. Peet, late of Salisbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court or Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to ..
 EMILY P. MILES, Administratri4 with the will annexed. Address Chapinville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
nISTRICT ot Sharon, ss. Probate Court, lJ December 9th 1890,

Estat. of Lewis L.. Cartwright late of sharon in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the credl- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 KIENzI H STONE. Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Killed in an Iceboat Collision.

ERIE, Pa., Jan. 26.-The iceboat carnival Saturday evening came to sudden and tragic termination. Herman Fidler had q party of friends out on the Whiz, and a half gale drove the craft at terrific speed into partially submerged log. MT. Fidler's head was crushed and his legs were broken and he died a few hours later. Henry Schafer, who was also in the party, was badly hurt.
 STONY GREEK, Jan. 2O-The cottage owners and those who reside at Flying Point throughout the year are much dis. turbed by the rumor that the pretty sum- mer resort is to be destroyed, in short tha. a quarry company has been organized which will extend the pleasure dock and convert it into use for loading stone on vessels. The Island View house has changed hands, and it is proposed to make it into lodging house for quarrymen. Sheds are to be erected and the picturesque shore is to be converted into quarry yards. Those who own summer cottages say that they will never allow the change to take place, as it will completely ruin property They maintain that the rumors have been put afoat hoping that the cottagers will raise large amount of money to buy off the quarry projectors.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Lightly SDOken,

Mr. Richfello---How pretty Miss Beaut looks tonight.
 Rival Belle-Yes. How miserably poor the electric lights have becone lately. They are dinner than gas.- New York Weekly. ...
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
Keeping the Secret.

Keeping the Secret. II don't love youY'
 No, you don't.'
 "Great guns! don't wear the shirts you make for me right along? And can give you a stronger proof than that?" She only sobbed.
 II think too much of you, in fact, to tell anybody even that it was you who made them. m."-Philadelphia Times
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2s, 1891.
THE RECENT FLOOD.

The powerful rain last Thursday and the rapidly melting snow caused a flood which did great damage in New Eng land and the Middle States. The rail roads were badly crippled by washouts and many bridges were swept away Dams burst in various places and fact ories were inundated or partly wrecked and in some instances were entirely des- troyed.
 The 0. N. E & w. railroad suffered severely. The high bridge or trestle a Hibernia was moved six feet out of it> place. The bridges at Stanfordville. Sands meadow, and Gallatinville were swept away, and the large bridge at Spring Lake on the Rhinebeck brancl was destroyed. The Housatonic maii. line suffered comparatively little but a washout below Cornwall Bridge and an other at Newtown necessitsted the trans fer of passengers for a day or two. Int Derby divlslon, not yet in running orde, since the previous rain storm, was stil further damaged as 200 feet of the new piling at the Derby bridge was swept away and the track above Shelton was badly washed in consequence of tn. partial wrecking of the Birmingham dam. A section, 300 feet long and three feet deep. of said dam was swep, away letting down volume of watei that damaged mills and other property in Shelton and Derby,
 On the Harlem road two immense washouts occurred; one inst aboy, Amenia and one just below Amenia- N trains could pass those points until Sun- day or Monday and passengers were transferred long distance, several miles. around the breaks. At Butts Hollow, near Wasssic, two women were drown ed. Mir Jacob Gables with his wife, two sisters were crossing 8 bridge ther, when large cake of Ice came rusbins down the current and bore them away. Mir Cables got out alive, but the wome. perished, as did also the team. Some reports say that two children were witt them and also perished.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-28
President Kellogg Dead.

HARTFORD, Jan. 22.-Mr. Henry Kel" logg, of this city. president of the Phoenix Fire Insurance company since 1863, died yesterday afternoon. He was Fl years old. MT. Kellogg had also been director in the Hartford National bank and Hartford Trust company.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1891-11-21
Telegramy Zagraniczne.
Strajk zecerow W Szczecinie ME-
pOmyslny.
Ukfad handlowy Austryi z Wfo-
chami bliski WykOnczenia.
Gel OdWiedzin Giersa W Paryzu.
Zmiana 'ministra finans0w W Pc
tersburgu.
POfOzenie dyktatOra brazylijskie-
gOWcale niemife.
Nienlcy.
Berlin, 20 listop.

beT(l76, ~ uStop.
Konserwatywni zamierzaja wniesc
W radzie panstwa ustawe, moca kt6-
rel Rad miasby prawo rozoiaga6 mad
z6r mad towarzystwa ackcyjnemi i
jak najostrzej karac wszelkie oszu-
stwa sp6}ek. Bankructwa, kt6re W
ostatnich czasach w Berlinie by}y tax
liczne, pozyskasy opinia publiczns
dla takiej ustawy, kt6rej jednak Rad
jest przeciwny, gdyz sadzi, ze
poszkodzi}aby znacznie gieadowym
intele esom.
Strajk zecer6w W Szczecinie skoh-
czy} sic ma niczem, strajkerzy znaj-
duja sic W przykrem po}ozeniu. Ka-
zdy mich szuka roboty ma dawnych
warunkach, ale wielu juz ME moze
dosta6 roboty.
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Oszust, kt0ry umknaf.

,New York, 20 listopada.
Setki os6b dis rano zgromadzi}y
sic pred domem bankowym frmy
Leon Lait & Co., a wkrotce wzrosly
do tysiecy, wo}ajacych nieustannie:
,,Pieniadze nasze, oddajcie pienia-
dze" Tylko trudnoscia uda}o sic
policyi powstrzymat t}umy cd pope}-
mania gwa}tow. Kiedy uakoniec ami
Lait ami wsp6lnik jego Epstein wcale
sic ME ukazywali, Geese ludzi uda}a
sic do prywatnego mieszkania Laita.
Inni udali sic ma sad policyjny, azeby
wyrobic rozkaz aresztowania Laita i
Epsteina. Cz erech zosta}o ma stray
u domu bankowego. w mieszkaniu
Laita powiedziano ludziom, re Lait
pojecha} do Philadelphii, azeby przy-
wieze $4,000 potrzebnych mu do "a
p}acenia d}ug6w.
Lait naleza1 do owej klasy ban,
kier6w, ktorych niezmiernie wiele
jest we wschodniej dzielnicy, kt6-
rzy g}ownie trudnia sic sprzedaza BIZ
let6w statkow parowych. Ia depozy-
ia ofarowa} wysokie procenta przy-
mccall tenn setki ubogich ludzi, ktorzy
mu powierzali swe oszczednosci.
Podobno W ten spos6b wy}udzl
10000 dolar6w. Wk}adki, kt6re mu
powierzali ludzie ubodzy, wynosi}y
po wiekszej czesci 5 do 40 dolar6w.
Cd kilku dni rozesz}a sic wiesc, re
stoi on ma niepewnych nogach, i ze
oszukuje.
S}ychac, re Lait umkna} do Cana
dy.
POzostawif duzo Wierzycieli.
Philadelphia, 20 listopada.
Giacinto Epiforio, W}och, ktory
cd lat szesciu mial agencya statkow
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Sobota, dnia 81 Listopada 1891 r.

prowincyi Rio Grande "a najlepsza
uzna, byleby przedtem pok6j tam
zapanowa}. Junta po kr6tkiej nara
die wys}a}a odpowiedz, ze woJsko
z}ozy broh wtedy dopiero, kiedy
Fonseca ustapi, kongres narodowy
ma nowo sic zgromadzi.
Exchange Telegraph" otrzymuje
nowe wiadomosci Rio de Janeiro.
w stolicy rosnie niezadowolenie i
przeciwnicy dyktatora coraz to So
lczniejsi. Jeszcze do niedawna ma
dyktature milczeniem sic zgadzano:
teraz zas coraz wieksze panuje roz-
draznienie. Po}ozenie r6zni sic ma}o
cd zupe}nej anarchii.
Londya, 20 listop.
Rad brazylijski wcale ME dopu-
SEGA do posy}ania wiadomosci,
zw}aszcza telegrafcznych, ami "a
granice, ami wewnatrz kraju, to W
tym celu, by mieszkahcy poszczeg6l-
nych prowincyj ME mieli pewnosci
co do w}asciwego po}ozenia i niepo-
rozumiewali sic wzajemnie. w Rio
de Janeiro wszyscy So przekonani, re
dyktator ME bedzie W stanie Emusic
prowincyi Rio Grande do Sui do
pos}uszehstwa i poddania sic jego
zyczeniom. Rio Grande zachowa swa
niepodleg}osc, zw}aszcza, re junta
rozporzadza znacznymi pienieznymi
srodkami, armia jej kazdym
dniem rosnie.
R6wniez donosza, jakoby Fonseca
by} bliskim smierci. Wszyscy wiedza,
re jest on chory ciezko, ale przeciez
sadza, re depesza donoszaca ,,bli-
skleJ smlercl ma ma mysn racZeJ
smierc gwa}towna, niz naturalna.
Gdyby nastapiso magic powstanie
wszystkich przeciwnikow dyktatora,
to obalonoby rzady obecne, dykta-
tora zamordowanoby prawdopodo-
bnie.
ze Santos W Brazylii donosza, ze
tam W innych portach brazylijjskich
wybuch}a z6lta Zebra.
Buenos Ayres, 20 listopada.
General Osario w prowincyi Rio
Grande do Sui wyda} manifest, W
kt6rym grozi, re maszerowa6 bedzie
przeciw stolicy RIO de Janeiro.