Connecticut western news., 1892-09-08
CONNECTICUT NEWS.
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO INHABITANTS
 OF THE NUTMEG STATE.

Facts Concerning the Important Happen ings of the Week in This Vicinity and Elsewhere Briefly Told for the Benefit of People Whose Time Is Valuable.
 TWISTED, Sept. 5.-Ten loaded cars and a freight engine were wrecked at Ancram, on the Central New England road, the cars go- ing down an embankment. All trains were delayed several hours.
 Small Strike at Meriden.
 MERIDEN, Sept. Slight section hands employed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad in this city are on strike. The trouble is about the discharging of one of the men by the section boss.
 Superintendent Fowler Retires.
 HARTFORD, Sept. 5.-Isaac W. Fowler, superintendent of the New England di- vision of the Reading railroad system, for merly the Central New England and Vest ern road, has retired. He was succeeded by M. E. Blaine who comes from the Reading division of the road. MT. Fowler said to reporter that he rendered his resignation several days ago and requested its early ac- ceptance. The act was entirely voluntary on his part, and was solely on account of private reasons.
 Perished in the Flames.
 MIDDLETowN, Sept 5.-While searching the ruins of the barn destroyed by fire at the farm of Charles J. Harris a startling discovery was made. The workmen were turning over part of the hay that had been burned when they encountered what ap- peared to be the ashes of human bones. Further investigation strengthened the be- ief the ashes of clothing being mixed with the burned hay. When the fire occurred several days ago it's origin could not be ac- counted for, and the only explanation that could be reasonably accepted was that the fire was set by tramp. It is now evident that this was the case, and that the wan derer was cremated in the hay
 On Guard at New London.
 NEW LONDON, Sept 5.-Every precaution is being taken at this port to prevent the entrance of cholera infected vessel. Early in the week, when the disease was known to have arrived in New York, the local board of health made all necessary prepara- tions for the invasion, and the harbor mas ter put up yellow flag just of the Pequot House and at Eastern point as awarning to all vessels arriving from foreign ports that they must drop anchor outside the entrance to the harbor. Other sanitary measure have been taken.
 The Peach Crop.
 HARTFORD, Sept. 5.-The talk of scarcity of peaches is said to have given the public an Idea that they must try to get along without this delicious fruit. The fact is that there are lots of peaches, choice ones, in the market, and already the canning va- rieties are coming in, as well as those for table use. The peaches are unusually fine in size, looks and quality.
 Totten Is Afraid of Canada.
 NEW HAVEN, Sept. 4.-In an interview relative to the approach of the pestilence, Professor Totten remarked that the chief danger lay in the direction of Canada. Owing to the intimate commercial relations existing between the two countries, and the great length of the boundary, he said there was but one way to effect a strict quarantine-that is, to establish military one, pure and simple.
 Fell Fifty Feet.
 HARTFORD, Sept. 4.-William P. Weigelt, young man of twenty-five, junior mem Der of the firm of B. Weigelt & Son, tin smiths, at 136 Main street, met with a seri- ous accident while assisting one of the firms workmen in putting up the copper gutters on the new house at the corner of Wethersfield avenue and Wyllys street. While standing on the staging he stepped on to another plank, which slid off the SUD- port and threw him to the ground, about fifty feet below, where he struck on his back. In falling he caught hold of the cor ner of the house to save himself, but could not break the fall. No bones were broken and Weigelt may recover.
 Danner Was Well Stocked.
 STAMFORD, Sept. 3-A further search of the effects left by George Danner, an old, eccentric clerk who died recently, and among whose property was found S700 in small coin, disclosed 500 pairs of socks, POO shirts, collars and cuffs, bushel of neck wear, seventeen suits of clothes, many shoes and silk hats and six large trunks filled with dry goods. It is thought that these are the accumulation of years, taken piecemeal from the stores where he was employed.
 Zimmerman Breaks a Record.
 BIRMINGHAM, Sept. 3.-At the Crescent Cycle club tournament Zimmerman broke the worlds competitive record, held by Taylor, of Pm. 21 2-5s. in the mile open han dicap, making the mile in Pm. 19 2-5s.
 Connecticut Prohibitionists.
 HARTFORD, Sept. 1.-The Prohibition con- vention nominated the following ticket: For governor, Edwin P. Anger, of Middle town; lieutenant governor, A. M. Bancroft, of Ellington; secretary of state, Henry R. Palmer, of Stonington; treasurer, Watson N. Hurlburt, of Waterbury; comptroller, Eliakim E. Wildman, of Danbury.
 Connecticut Volunteers Meet.
 PLAINvILLE, Sept. 1.-Nearly all of the present members of the Tenth regiment, Connecticut volunteers, arrived here for their twenty-ffth reunion. They were re- ceived at the station by the Plainville Mill tary band and members of Manross post, and were escorted through the principal streets of the town. The following officers were elected: President, Henry A. Peck, of Bristol; vice president, Lieutenant A. F.. Jones, of New Canaan; secretary and treas urer, D. l.. Durand, of Birmingham; ex- commanders, V. E. Hitchcock, W. E. Whit tlesey and Thomas J. Gill The meeting was adjourned to the town hall, where tables were spread for 300 guests. Deacon H. L. Potter made the speech of welcome. The decorations all along the line of march were fine, especially on Canal street.
 Lieutenant Totten Talks.
 SoUTHINGToN, Sept 1.-Lieutenant c. A. l.. Totten, U. s. A, whose elucidations of the prophecies of the Bible and astronomical calculations of the era of the millennium have attracted much attention, made two addresses at the Adventist camp meetings at Dunham's grove in the presence of large audiences.
 Twelve Girls Rescued.
 STAMFORD, Aug. 31.-Policeman Theo- dore Delacroix saw a huge sheet of flame shooting from the roof of the rear of the Stamford House. He rushed into the hotel and succeeded in arousing the sixty guests, who got out safely. It was more difficult to arouse the twelve girls who slept in the rear. The fremen battered in the win dows and groped their way through the binding smoke until every girl had been aroused and rescued. The fire was then ex- tinguished.