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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-05-19
ALLIANCE MATTERS.
CONFERENCE NOTES.


Each of the three leading newspapers
OF Cincinnati have subscribed $25 to the
expense fund.
Music Hall, where the conference
meets, the largest in Cincinnati, seats
seven thousand, and over four thousand
on main floor. so there is room enough.
The Southwestern Association has
taken a tumble, and the Iron Mountain
system telegraphs that their road will
allow one fare rates for the round trip.
Six hotels subscribe 500 each. Tt is
safe to say that all the hotel subscrip-
tiOns foot up more than their total re-
ceipts from the recent republican
league meeting.
The present kick by railroads against
this movement is the best thing they
could do to convince the other states
that Kansas and Nebraska farmers
realize that they have been robbed.
The convention at Cincinnati will be
looked to as the great move of the age,
and in future years will be referred to
as the epoch when labor first claimed
her right of equality before the law
with all other classes.-Our Own Opin-
ion.
Someone has led the brewers to be-
lieve that democratic crowd was COM
ing, for they are advertising literally,
as well as chipping in on expense fund.
But then, the Baptist associations hold
a national session in the city at the same
time.
Gentlemen who are coming to the
conference with 'chips on their should
ers," are requested to drop them before
leaving home. The man who has but
lone idea" that must find expression in
declaration or platform, else row will
result, is reminded in advance this is a
conference for agreement, not division
and discoM.
The Citizens Alliances of the United
States will meet in Dexter Hall, over
Music Hall, at Cincinnati, on Monday,
May 18, to form, it is hoped, union of
the two national organizations, of
which w. F. Rightmire and Ralph
Beaumont are the national secretaries.
We are glad to know DR.. McCune and
Beaumont are coming over from
Washington,
Several ladies of prominence in the
reform movement will attend the con-
ference as delegates, who are as capa-
BILE speakers as any of the gentlemen
who will speak: Mrs. S. E. V. Emery
and Mrs. Severance, OF Michigan; Mrs.
Lease, Mrs. Mccormick and Mrs. Anna
L. Diggs, of Kansas. Mrs. Mary A.
Livermore, of Boston, may also at
tend, as she is prominently connected
with the Nationalist clubs of the city.
All local organizations in favor of
the people federat together on COM
mon grounds are invited to send dele
gates to the conference. Where no dis
trict organization exists, or whose Off
GERS are hostile, counties can act, and
the local organizations of different
kinds in the counties towns and cities.
Let the friends OF reform make the con-
ference so large that there will not be
any future carping about authority"
for it. The people are sovereign in
their power and authority to act for
any legitimate purpose.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
SOUTH CANAAN.

The heavy freshet, about two weeks since, carried the ice out of the .Rrist mill pond also out of the saw mill pond and piled it up on the meadows. MT Pendleton filled his ice house with ice from the pile, only using axes to cut it into shape Several have been suffer- ing from infamed eyes during the past week The Christian Endeavor So- riety held business and choir meeting at Robert Pendleton's Saturday evening
 rhirty-one were present. Sunday eve- ning there was large attendance at the church. The exercises consisted of singing, recitation, remarks etc., it be- ing the tenth anniversary of the society. ..... Several from this place attended rIie burial of MT Levi $. Howe at Corn. wall Hollow on Wednesday of last week. Nr Howe died very suddenly at Morris
 m Sunday. He was employed by the Hunts Lyman Go. for several years and Aas we'll known and respected in this town. .... MT George Dean and family while visiting at Dan'l Deans, left theil team standing in the yard. Thinking tt was about supper time the team start ed for. home. When passing through South Canaan they seemed rather dis couraged although it was said they dio rat1a for the first mile or two.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
A Brakeman's Fearful Death.
A "onian ur.is.u to Death,

DANBURl, Conn, Feb 10.-Mary Cor -ey, a maiden lady, 3; years of age, who has made this city her home for number of years, met terrible death yesterday morn ing. About o'clock the night before she started to light a lamp, and in doing so she upset a bottle of benzine, which in some manner became ignited. It set fire to her dress, and in short time she was enveloped in flames. Her screams attracted the attention of 8 number of men who were passing. They rushed into the house, seized and dragged her into the yard. They rolled her in the snow and thus extinguished the flames. She lin gered until the morning, when she expired in terrible agony. She was we'll known dressmaker and an artist, and was the win ner of large number of prizes at the fairs which have been held in this city for her fancy needlework and paintings Her death is greatly regretted by large number of rarSoDa
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
CHA YTON.

Mir and Mrs Rulnff Rood visited in Southfield over Sunday Mrs William Ferguson is gaining slowly but Is still under the doctors caro. She was threatened with pneumonia last week . Several children have been i'll with colds of late Miss Frances Lepart is seriously I'll at Frank McCarty's. where she has lived for some time ...... Mrs Willie Barnes has been wrestling with Ia grippe and came off victorious. ... Charlie and Hetty Rood were presented it little daughter, the sl0th inst. .. !. There was quite large attendance at the sociable at George Brinton's in Canaan Valley, and nearly nine dollars were realized. ..... Rev Mr Waters, o1 Riverton, preached in the school house Sunday afternoon. Dr Eddy was pres. ent and assisted in the services. .. Our school house presents rather naked appearance now, as the blinds are taken If to be repaired and painted. ;. ID. L. Miller has hired the farm he is on, fol another year.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
"Jack the Ripper, Caught.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-There now seems little doubt that the police have got "Jack the Ripper" and that Sadler, arrested on suspicion in Whitechapel is the murderer of "Carroty Nell'' as we'll as the other vic tims. It appears that the accused man was lately fireman on the steamship Fez from Turkey.
 He had in his possession formidable knife, with which the horrible cutting might we'll have been inflicted. There is said to be other startling evidence in the possession of the police which will be fully revealed when the prisoner is formally charged with the murder.
 He has been taken to Arbour square heav- fly guarded and is kept under constant watch There is no doubt t,,at he was with ''Carroty Nell' shortly before the murder and that he was in England at the time of the former tragedies.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

hISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court lI February 16th., 1891.
 Estate of A. Riley smith, late of Cornwall, in said District, deceased
 Upon the application "f Charles c. Smith, praying that letters of administration may be granted on sad e-'ate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED that said application be heard aud determined at the Probate Office i, Cornwall in said District, on the 23 day of February, A. D. 1891, at o'clock in the after noom. and that notice be given of the peaden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy there of, on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall in said District.
 Geo c. Harrison, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

A T a Court of Probate holden at North 1 Canaan, within a for the District of Canaan, on the 18th day of February. 1891. Present, Jacob B. Hardenber9h. Judge. Estate of Dennis Collins, late of said North Canaan, deceased.
 Upon application for the granting of ad- ministration on said Estate
 ORDERED, that such application be heard at the probate office in said North Canaan on the Al h day of February, 1891, at 10 o'clock in the forenoou, and that notice of the time aud place of such hearing be given by pub fishing this order once in the Connecticut Western News, a public newspaper having 8 circulation ill said district.
 Certified from record,
 Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1891
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Another peculiar drama was enacted at Hartford on last Wednesday. The House passed joint resolution declar ing Nicholas Staub elected Comptrol- Ter. The Senate learning the action the House was taking, and imagining there was something like business in the air. quickly adjourned, leaving nothing but their empty places to act upon the reso lution when it reached the Senat' Chamber. On the strength of the action of the House, MT Staub again goes t' the Comptroller's office and demands possession; again he is met by the lnde' fasigable Gov Bnlkeley, who firmly in' forms Mr Staub that he has no business there, nor will he have until the Senate passes the resolution of the House and he again takes the oath of office. Silent ly MT Staub folds his tent and like the Arab, steals away.
 On Saturday Hon John B. Wright, Comptroller of the state, telegraphed instructions to MT Moore, head clerk oi the Comptroller's office. to give posses sion to MT Staub On Monday, M, Moore turned over the office to Nil Staub, after receiving a certificate from Noble E. Pierce. a Justice of the Peace to the effect that Mir Staub had duly taken the oath of Comptroller on Jar 13, 1891. MT Staub requested Nil Moore to remain chief clerk aud h. complied with said request. Thus end eth the muddle in regard to the Comp troller's office.
 Some time ago the House passed and sent . resolution to the Senate, express ing their willingness to submit tEt legality of the elections to the judges ol the Supreme Court, and pledging itself with the concurrence of the Senate, t. abide by such judgment as such judges shall render. To any fair minded per son this seems perfectly fair way O. settling the dispute. If the Senate wishes to settle the trouble and procee, to business. why does it not agree t' this? Has the appointment of Count. Commissioners anything to do with th' prolonging of the difficulty?
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
Litchfield County League.

The farmers of Litchfeld county met at Litchrield Thurs lay, and organized 8 league. Fessenden Ives of Goshen was made county president. About thirty persons were present. There are abol t six leagues already in Litch6eld county George 3. Chapin of Thompsonville, the state secretary. was present. A league will soon be organized in Win sted.-Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
A STRANGE COINCIDENCE.

Last summer the late Secretary of the Treasury, William Windom, spent some time in Williamstown. While there one afternoon he went riding with Col A. ID. Bullock and Dr Charles l.. Hubbell. It is strange fact that all of the group sre now dead and all died suddenly Col Bullock died of spoplexy, Oct 3. at his home in Cincinnati. Dr Hubbell dled of heart disease, Oct 7th, at the Tsconic Inn, Willismstown. Secretary Windom died of heart disease, Jan 29, at Delmouico's, New York.-Hoosac Valley News.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
Pierce Succeeds Maxwell.

ALBANY, Feb 12-The newly appointed superintendent of insurance, MT. Pierce, said that he was going home and that he would return here about the middle of lext week and assume the duties of the lffice. MT. Maxwell, the present incumbent, ,ays he is ready to turn the affairs of the department over to MT. Pierce at any time. MT Pierce's appointment was confirmed oy the senate yesterday afternoon by g vote of IT to 13
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

l. u ke's hospital.
 On Thursday last,
 while !, eros 8 ing Park TOW, opposite the postomce, he was run down by a Fourth avenue car. The wheel passed s d over the left upper an d forearm as it was b e n t inv ar d, c r II g h i n g t h 6 bones and severely
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
.EI New Jersey G. A. k. Election.

TRENTON, N. J., Feb 14.-The grand en- campment of the New Jersey department of the Grand Army closed last night. F. B. Mulliken, of Newark, was elected de partment commander; G. L. Franklin, of Woodbury, senior vice commander; J. White, of Paterson, junior vice command er; c. F. Hill, of Red Bank, chaplain; G. I. Ribble, of Frenchtown, medical director; F. w. Sullivan, of Newark, adjutant gen. eral; Gen. II. s. Hartshorne, of Camden assistant quartermaster general. The coun- ,il of administration is as follows: G. H. Bird, of Asbury Park; G. Barrett, of Cam len; l.. B. Bridgeman, J. Roderigo and Frank Briden. of Newark.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
a.h.crs,steu Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper witn tn ene name of the subscriber shows the tune Io Vhich the subscription is paid: thus. x. p; for his paper to July 5, lsss It ID hopeu pn, Inn' ss indicated by the date on their papers, IF always correct. and when they pay iOb hssrV, ,u. renewal of their subscr1ption VII a,t oDse th. whether their date is changed to inulcAte l.e ", proper credit. and in the event of an error Io fnform us for correction at once no snr hc sonsi5ered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to natt is,, been made, as the receipt Of the papeI VIII the date to which the subscrlptloI M pi pa1i nlainly printed thereon is prlma iAclo o'i 5ance of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
FOUR FINE OLD BROTHERS.

David Dudley Field is 86 years old today; and his three celebrated brothers, Judge Stephen J. Field, Cyrus w.. Field and the Rev Henry M. Field, join him in celebrating the event with a family banquet. We congratulate them all, and we rejoice at the long lives and the enviable maturity they enjoy. Would we had many more such citizens. York Sun, Feb i2
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
MILL RIVER.

Miss A. E. Hall, who has returned from trip to Europe. IS visiting friends here.
 MT A H. Alexander is on the sick list
 The remains of Mir John Leonard will be brought to this place. from Brush Hill, for interment on Wednesday.
 A surprise was given Miss Minnie Brewer by 8 number of her friends on Tuesday evening of last week. A pleasant time was enjoyed by those present.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
Freehent Harrfson's Sorrow.
WASHINGTON, Fell. 16-The president ha

WAsHING1pN, Eel, 16.-The president has sent the following message to congress:
 The death of William Tecumseh Sherman is an event that will bring sorrow to the heart of every patriotic citizen. No living American was so loved and venerated as he. To look upon his face, to hear his name, was to have ones love of country intensified. He served his country, not for fame, not out of . sense of professional duty, but for love of the flag and of the benefcent civil institutions of which it is the emblem. He was an ideal sol dier, and shared to the fullest the esprit du corps of the army; but he cherished the civil institutions organized under the constitution and was only a soldier that these might be per petuated iu undiminished usefulness and hono&
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

death ends a very
 high and honor able career. His countrynen W ill sincerely mourn his loss, while they cherish with grate- full pride the mem ory of his deeds. To officers of the navy his life will continue to yield inspiration an d e n couragement.'
 Tl ls
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

Walnut trees do not prosper above $500 feet, ash at 4, 800, and fir at 6,700 feet above sea level
 Bacon was 59 before he published his great work, ''De Novum Organum- :"
 The card by mail is an invitation to call, though it would be more polite to leave the card in person.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
A NAVAL HERo'S DEMISE
The Passing Away of Admiral David D. Porter.
HIS BRILLIANT CAREER AFLOAT

HIS BRILLIANT CAREER AFLOAT. He Was Born at Chester, Pa., and Came
 of a Distinguished Family of Fighters
 on the Sea-The Amusing Incident of
 the "Turreted Monster.''
 WAsHINGToN, Feb. 14.-It is believed that the funeral of Admiral David Dixon Porter, who died here Feb. 13, will occur Monday. In a special message to congress President Harrison says: "He entered the naval serv- ice as a midshipman Feb. 9, 1929, and had been since continuously in service, having been made admiral Aug. 15, 1870. He was the soI of Commodore David Porter, one of the greatest of our naval commanders. His service during the civil war was con- spicuouSly brilliant and successful and hik
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

o11u11So 1sHSH'f zA IT. dC U III g UI1o muscles. The result was paralysis of the arm and left side and a great shock to the entire system. It is claimed by his rela- tives that death was due not directly to the accident, but to blood poisoning, the re- suit of improper treatment at Chamber Street hospital
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
NORFOLK.

Where, Oh, Where is the blizzard ... The new houses in town are nearl, /, Il ready for the masons, and at the Lyman house they discharged over a 'tozen men Saturday .... At an ad. j"urned meeting of the Congregational church last Friday, Joseph Seldon was elected deacon . Joe Smith has opened the bank on his lot and is getting all extra quantity of sand; he has sold g iarge quantity already. .. MT s. A Palmer has moved into the house 'ately occupied by Mrs Rood, on tht Silk Mill property.
 Helena, Mon., with population o only 25,OOO contains thirtytw million aires,
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

HAws Respecting NeWsPaPsr>s Printed for the benefit of those who think shat ordering . paper stopped absolves them from paying up Arrearsges:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect 10 tAke mel s paper from the post-ofhce to which they ars oi- fected they are held responsible until they have sstted their bills and Idered their papers dscoh iuued. .,,,.a ,o
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 "If subscribers order the disconnnuancs .he, paper ths publishers may '""unus 'o ''A1 ' aptil all srreare are Datd.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

A Canaan, within and for the district oi Canaan. on the 18th day uf February, 1891.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge.
 Estate of Kate Collins, late of said North Canaan, deceased.
 Upon application for the granting of ad- ministration on said estate. ORDERED, That such application be heard at the Probate office in said North Canaan, on the 24th day of February, 1891, at ten o'clock in the fo, enoon, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given by publishing this order once ID the Connecticut Western News, public newspaper having a circulation in said district.
 Certified from record,
 Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

He was ID notnlng an imitator.. A profound student of military science and precedent, he drew from them principles and suggestions, and so adapted them to novel conditions that his campaigns will continue to be the profitable study of the military profession throughout the world. His genial nature made him com rade to every soldier of the great Union army. No presence was so welcome and inspiring at the campfire or commandery as his. His career was complete; his honors were full. He had received from the government the highest rank known to our military establishment and from the people unstinted gratitude and love. No word of mine can add to his fame. His death has followed in startling quickness that of the admiral of the navy, and it is a sad and notable incident that when the department under which he served shall have put on the usual emblems of mourning four of the eight execu- tive departments will be simultaneously draped in black, and one other has but today removed the crape from its walls ..- ...
 -...: BENJAMIN HARRISON
 Executive Mansion, Feb. IA, 1891.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
Executive Mansion, Feb. IA, 1891.
They Heard the Voice of the Dead.

Anoy ncaEu Cho SOkCe O1 Sh0 DcAus
 NEW YORK, Feb. 16-Although Gen. Sherman died Saturday afternoon his voice was heard in the parlors of the Ten derloin club after midnight through the funnel of a photograph. The reproduc- tion of the tones and accents of the late generals voice were perfect. The phono- graph was brought to the club by Joseph and James McMahon. This is what the photograph said:
 To the Right Honorable William E. Gladstone
 DEAR SIR-At dinner given by the Bar As sociation of the City of New York, the mem bers of the association have had the great pleas ure of listening to words spoken by you by means of the photograph, in answer to the con gratulations sent you on the occasion of your s0th birthday at a meeting of the Building Loan and Trust Association of the City of New York. The reproduction was marvellous. Let me ex- tend to you assurances of my profound esteem and respect.
 WILLIAM T. SHERMAN, General.
 Rev. T. De Witt Talmage delivered an eloquent address on the life of Gen. Sher- man at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Sunday
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

WATERi;GKY, Feb. 9.-Bishop McMahon assisted by several clergymen, laid the cor ner stone ui t.-e new convent of De Notrt Dame at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon The cere,ai.ay was followed by 8 reception given the Bishop and the clergy by the pu pfit of the convent.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18
Scared and SCOrch cd.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 16.-The village of Shermerville, five miles from this city, was the scene of a horrible murder about midnight. Edward McMullen killed his wife with red hot poker. wounding and initiating her in 8 shocking manner. McMullen is about 30 years of age and SC was his wife. They had been drunk all lay, as was their custom after pay day
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

A T Court of Probate holden at North 11 Canaan, within and for the District of
 Canaan, on the 4th day of February. 1891.
 Present. Jacob B. Hardenber0h; Judge. North Canaan, deceased.
 Upon application of Emma parks. widow
 of said dec. ased for the granting of adminis- traton on said estate
 ORDERED, That said application be heard at | the probate office in said North Canaan. on
 the l7th day of February, 1891, at 10 o'clock | forenoon. and that notice of such time and
 place of hearing be given by publishing this order once in the Connecticut Western News, | a public newspaper having a circulation in 1 said district. ++ Certified from record, JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-18

Steamboats will soon be running on the Sea of Galilee.
 Charles King of Danvers, Mass. claims to be no years old.
 These are 27OO courts in the United States engaged in granted divorces.