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Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
DOlNGS OF CONGRESS.
House and Senate Both Debating on Rs
 peal Bills.

House and Senate Both Debating on Re-
 peal Bills.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. a.-The Democrats h the house finally succeeded in reporting the federal election repeal bill, and il was placed on the calendar. lu the senato x Toorhees made another attempt to limit th- debate on the silver repeal bill. but was unsuccessful Senators George and Gray made speeches. The tariff hearings were closed.
 WAsHINoPoN. Sept. a.-In the senate Mr. Platt of Connecticut introduced a resolution to establish closure, but after much discussion 1t was laid over until tomorrow. Mir. White of California made four hours speech against repeal. h tho house it was resolved 10 tako up the Federal election bill on Sept 2o and de- bate 1t until Oct 10.
 sure resolution were made by Msssrs. wolcot, and Teller. and speeches against the silver re- peal bill were made by Mexsrs. George Hans broagh and Stewart An agreement for seven hour sessions madp at the suggestion of MT. Voorhees,. In the house only minor mat ters were taken up
 WASHINGTON. Sept 25.-The senate debated the proposed closure rule for two hours, Sena- tor Turpie opposing 1t on tho ground that ft was unconstitutional IL was then referred to the committee on rules There was no discus sion Of tbe silver psrOhase repeal bill No business of general Importance was done in the house.
 WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-fn tho Senate Mr Stewart made bitter personal attack on the president, declaring that he had deliberately disresarded the laws with regard to the pur- chase of silver and the immigration of Chinese. Speeches against repeal were made by Messrs. Cameron and Bate. The session of the house was again uuimportant
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By the way" continued my employ
 CT, ''did you write to Anderson as l re- questedp'
 do not know how managed to re-
 ply, for the question set me shivering
 from head to foot, and 1 was so weak
 that could scarcely sit in my chair.
 must have answered in the affirmative,
 however, for he said:
 "Then we may look for something from him tomorrow or next day." I'm
 mediately afterward he added: "Why, Fred, you shiver as though you had the ague, and you are sweating like butch erl You're ill, man! Come, jump into
 my trap, and I'll take you home." was glad of the chance to get away,
 and on reaching home I locked myself in. An, those were terrible hours
 passed, and night brought no relief Can you guess what was meditating? Cow ard that was, had resolved on self de-
 struction. I began my preparation with
 the same calmness and deliberation that
 I would have used in the most common transaction. 1 wrote a short explana- tion to Carrie. another for MT. Winston, third for my mother. In a fourth en- velope 1 inclosed the receipt to MT. An derson. All this accomplished, went to my wardrobe and took out my re- volver Having examined the cartridges to make sure there would be no failure,
 sat down before the fire and placed the
 pistol against my forehead. In another
 second I should have been ifeless, but just as my finger began to press the trig- ger there was tap on my door. It startled me, and easily concealing my weapon called out that could admit no one.
 "Not me, Fred?"
 knew Carries voice, and a yearning to look once again into her loved face
 mastered me. Quietly slipping the tell tale letters which I had left on the table
 into my pocket, opened the door. "Oh, Fred, you are really illI' ex-
 claimed Carrie the moment the light fell
 on my face. Why did you not send for
 me? Aren't you betterY'
 Worse" answered huskily. But, Carrie-good heavensl" AS I uttered this exclamation started back and then
 forward, for hanging across Carries
 arm was my overcoat. Recovering from my astonishment, I drew from the pocket $11, ,750.23.
 You have heard about the singular capers of 8 mailman or the wild antics of those crazed with rum, but judging from what Carrie told me and from the
 appearance of my apartment after it was
 over am led to believe that was far more grotesque
 Then 1 asked for an explanation. It
 was the simplest thing imaginable. Ido
 not know why had not thought of it
 before. It was simply 8 blunder of Car
 rie's father. He had mistaken my coat for his own and had worn 1t down town,
 never thinking that fortune was lying in the pocket. 1 sent MT. Anderson his re-
 ceipt, handed the money to MT. Winston and went on with my duties wiser and, hope, better rman.-Thomas G. Mitch ell in Drake's Magazine.
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GanaraI Markefa.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-FLOUR-State and western quiet: steady low extras, $20512. .45; city mills. S3.90; city mills patents, $435@4.60; winter wheats, low grades, $20502.45.
 WHEAT-No. red A@34c. lower, with Chi cago foreign selling and increased stocks; steady: quiet September, 701907214c.; October, 72140l72 11-16c.
 RYE-Quiet; nominal; western, 50D58c.
 CORN-No. ? dull; lower steady; September, 5Oc.; October, 49c.
 OATS-No. dull; steady; October; 337sc.; December, 343603419c.
 PORK-Dull; firm; new mess, S17500f.75.
 LARD-Firmer; quiet; steam rendered, $10.45.
 BUTTER-Moderate demands; firm; state dairy, 18GD25c.; state creamery, g70271sc.
 CHEESE-Moderately active; firm; state, large white. S@101sc.; do., colored, S0101kc.
 EGGS-Steady; quiet state and Pennsyl- vania, 21@12i 1ac.; western, 1919O21c.
 SUGAR-Raw firm; quiet; fair refining, 3ssc.; centrifugals 96 test, 3 27-32c.; refined, good de- mand; firm; crushed, 51s05 13-16c.; powdered, 5 7-1Gl1535c.
 TURPENTINE-Dul and steady at 280281c
 MOLASSES-Quiet steady; New Orleans, open kettle. good to choice, 3O03Sc.
 RICE-Firm fair demand; domestic, fair to extra, 3as0534c. TALLOW-Firm; quiet; city, 5051sc,; coun- try, 5053sc HAY-Quiet; shipping. e5@7oc.; good to choice, S0@95c. HOPS--Slow; steady: state, common tc choice, 1o@22c.; Pacific coast. 19022c.
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SOME APPOINTMENTS.
The President Deals Out the Remainin
 Plums In a Lump.

Tue President Deals Out the Remaining q
 Plums In a Lump.
 WAsHRGToN, Sept. 2o.-The president sent to the senate the following nomina- Hons:
 William B. Hornblower of New York to be associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, vice Samuel Blatchford, deceased
 James J. Van Allen of Rhode Island to be ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Italy.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The president sent to the senate the following nomina~ tions:
 Luther Short of Indiana to be consul general of the United States at Constantinople Lawrence Townsend of Pennsylvania to be secretary of legation of the United States at Vienna.
 D. Lynch Pringle of New York to be secre- tary of legation of the United States to Guate- nala and Honduras aad consul general to Guatemala.
 To be consuls of the United States: Dominick J. Kano of Maine at Charlestown, Prince Edwards island.
 Thomas B. o'Neill of New York at Stock holm.
 Sheridan P. Read of New York at Tien Tsin, China.
 Joseph whalen of New York at Prescott. Canada
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 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-A terrific ex. plosion, supposed to have been that of a dynamite bomb, occurred at the nonunion sailors boarding house and saloon of MT. and Mrs. John Curtin, located on Main street. The sidewalk in front of the boarding house where the explosion oc cured was torn to pieces. The buildingt on either side of Curtin's house are badly shattered. Five men who were standing near the spot where the explosion occurred were buried in the debris, two being killed, three mortally wounded and one seriously injured.
 The scene after the explosion was appall. ing in the extreme. One man had his face blown off, another both legs, and all oi them were completely stripped of theii clothing and covered with blood, smok and cinders. Even the firmen in the en zine house next door were daunted at the sight and waited for the patrol wagon while the wounded men, with their sbat tered limbs and torn faces. screamed and writhed in their agony on the ground George Holmes, a stevedore, and Brick Mo Ginnis, a nonunion sailor. were instantly killed, and their bodies were removed tc the morgue.
 Union Sailors Throw the Bomb.
 William T. Mckenzie was badly burned all over the body. Edward Murphy and Charles Owens were terribly lacerated from head to foot. All three were fatally injured. John Curtin, Jr., son of the pro prietor If tic boarding house, was badly burned and bruised. All were hastily re moved to the receiving hospital. None oi them, except young Curtin, regained con sciousness
 Young Curtin stated that he believed ths explosion to be the outcome of trouble be tween his father and union sailors.
 'They throw the bomb," said Curtin "I saw it near the door. There was a valiss and something wrapped in blanket saw the flash and"- At this point in tho conversation the young man lost conscious ness. When he came to, he continued. "l was standing outside, but did not see who left the valise and blanket there. My father knows. l to not know what hap pened after tl: binding fash" Mrs Curtin, in an i. ,' " last evening, said Five lb Al Ar. Dead. ..
 Those men who did this came here last Thursday night after some men. woult not tell them where they were. They cam, again, and finally l had one of the sam, men arrested who has just been arrested tonight
 Shortly after the bodies had been remov ed from the scene of the explosion, thres union sailors-John Tyrrell, James Wood, and Torrance Tracy-were arrested on sus picion of having caused the explosion anc were hurried of to jail. Tyrrell was iden tiled by Mr.. Curtis as the man who saiC to her a few days before, "Your days ar, numbered; we'll fix you" or words to that effect. Mckenzie, Murphy and Owen diet later at the receiving hospital, and Johr Curtin, Jr., is in critical condition anc suffering terrible agony.
 Charles Bernard, a boarding house em ployee; William T. Mckenzie, a boxmaker and Edward Murphy, sailor, died of In juries received in the explosion soon aftel they were removed from the wrecked buildings. This makes the number of deac | i've
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NEW POSTMASTERS.
The List of Appointments For Several East
 eru Stntes.

cru States.
 WAsHINaToN, Sept. 21.-The fourth class postmasters appointed were the following. Connecticut-P. k. Hendrick, Taftville.
 New York-J. II. French, Chittenango.
 Pennsylvania -J. R. Runner, Blanchards; Charles II. Meyer, Centre Hall; F. c. Hibbs, Eden; John ,Fillan, Marron; John Martin. Milosburg; ]. R. Throckmorton, Oak Forest; L. F. Arner, Rimcrsburg; John A. Kelley, Snowshoe.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed: New Jersey-william P. Wolfe. Becmerville R M. Hoffman, sidnop; James Young, Wood Ridge.
 New York-Thomas M Low, Bloomingburg; William Ambrose, Clintondalo; George II. Nc Evoy, Greek Locks William Gould. Halscy Valley; Nicholas F. Burger Harrison; Herman F. Jape, Holland Patent; John H. K. Van wag. onen, Kysorike; Guy w. Salisbury, Pike.
 Pennsylvania.-J. K. Weber. Boatsburg; Sid ney B. Davis, Camden; John Fitzgerald, Mo Coysville
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed; Conneoticut-w. J. Wilcox. Cornwall
 New fork-L. W. Barclay, Coopsrs Plains; ]. N. Pink, Hurley.
 PenrsylvanIa--J E. Pautsch. Centrcport Eu- genia Brodhoad. Delaware Water Gap: Miss N. K. Baxter, Fayetteville; Elias B. Schrock, Gar  Stormvillo; John Barrett Sr., Wannmio.
 WASHINGTON, Sept 3.-The following fourth class postmssters were appointed: Delaware P. Nj. Leviok. Viola New Jersey-L r. Hurff. Oollingswood. Now York-J. r. Gilbert Chany; William Elston, Johnson's.
 Pennsylvania-Edward Miller. Churchtown; John Englor. Collomsvile; George Baohman. Conewago; Mrs. M. L. Bolinger, Green vil- lage; A Bowers. Prospeots John Stein. Rock wood.
 WASHINGTON, Sept 20-The following fourth class postmssters were sppolntedi Connccticut-L. B. Broadway, Brookway. New York-W. F. RivenburRh, Franklinton, G. M. Humphrey. Mount Upton: +. A. Waters, Oak Orchard; J. B. Hill. Roseboom; F. A. Sweet. Smyrna; R. S. Tuthill Unionville. Pennsylvsnia-E. K. II. Bithing, Brodhead w. T. Magill, Buffalo: T. R. Huffman, Buzz; J. T. McMichael. Martinsvillc; W. s. Miller. Tanner vile; Matthias Raezer, West Earl
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
PeopIs Who Do Not Whistle.

Arabia must be heaven for those whose lives are made burden to them by the whistler. The Arab maintains that whistler's mouth cannot be puri- fed for 40 days and nights, and they us sert of- the whistler that satan has touched his body and caused him to pro are the natives of the Tonga islands. Polynesia, who hold that it Is sin to whistle, as 1t is an act disrespectful to God. Even in some districts in north Germany the villagers declare that If one whistles in the evening it makes the angels weep.-Exchange,
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menced, and as Smith staggered backward Dixon sprang upon him like tiger and planted right and left with rapid success sion. Smith sank to She floor under his punishment and took advantage of nine seconds. He rose to his feet only to be sent to the floor again.
 Smith Knocked Out.
 This time he came up very much weaker than before, but Dixon stood over him, knowing full well the value of every sec ond at so vital stage of the game. Smith never got chance to recover as Dixon up. perout him rirh tremendous force, sending him to the floor on his face. Smith was game and tried his utmost to rally, but was only able to get up to his feet, and sank to the floor again from exhaustion.
 Referee Eckhart then declared Dixon the victnr
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MURDERED AT NIGHT.
Shocking Death of an Aged Couple In
 Pennsylvania.

Shocking Death of an Aged Couple In
 Pennsylvania.
 NEWTON, Pa., Sept 25.-Samuel Rightly, aged 84 years, and his wife, two years younger who lived alone on their farm in Northampton township, were foully mur- dered some time during the night. The per petrator of the deed afterward set fire to the house to cover up his crime. Early in the morning neighbor discovered that the house was on fire. With the assistance of other neighbors he extinguished the flames. The charred remains of the aged couple were found lying on bed in room on the first floor. MT. Rightly's skull had been fractured by hatchet or ax, and Mrs. Rightly's head and face were cut in several places. Nothing is known as to the mo- tive for the murder, as the old people were known to be in indigent circumstances.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Rio Again Bombarded.

MoNTEvIDEo, Sept. 25.-The insurgent squadron has renewed the bombardment of Rio de Janeiro. The forts opened fire upon the warships. which thereupon ceased smelling the city. Many persons were killed. The government of Brazil has appropriated $3,0OO,000 it is said, for the purchase of a cruiser from the United States.
 BUENos AYREs, Sept. 26.-The rebels in the province of Santa Fe have taken Rosa ric, and the national troops have retreated upon Sanni Colas
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REPORTED TO BE LOST.
Belief That Russian Iron Monitor We
 Down With All on Board.

Belief That a Russian Iron Monitor Went
 Down With All on Board.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 25.-The iron monitor Roosalka of the Russian navy is believed to have gone down in a storm which carried her away in the Gulf of Fin land from Reval to Helsingfors. Much wreckage, apparently from her, has been washed ashore, and the body of Russian marine was picked up on the coast almost opposite the point where she must have been during high gale several days ago. The Roosalka put to sea with 12 officers and 1o6 men, all of whom are believed to be lost.
 She was built 25 years ago and was counted among Russia's coast defense armor pIads
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b 6 t ter success. Smith put his left hard on Dixon's nose and drew blood. D ix o n tried his left and " a 8 countered hard by Solly. Dixon tried with his right and left, but was met very gamelY.
 Round Seven Dixon landed a stiff left handler on Smiths jaw shortly after the ronnd nom :
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Twelve Hours a Day, 10 Cents an Hour.

PITTsBURG, Sept. 26.-The Carnegie Thir- ty-third street mill has shut down in all departments Saturday the laborers were
 paid off in full. They were notified that their places would be open for them under | different arrangements. The new rules are that 12 hours instead of 10 shall constitute days work, the rate of pay to be 10 cents nar hoIr
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IIamfIton Fish,s VIII.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-Ex-Governor Ham. ilton Fish's will was filed for probate. Only three public bequests are made-one of S50,- GOO to Columbia college, another of 5000 to St. Luko's hospital and the third 5000 to tie Bellevue Training School for Nurses. The residue Is bequeathed equally to his six children
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Raoe War Tn Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, Sept. 25.-A race war bo
 tween Irishmen and Italians employed on the Brooklyn City railroad took place Sunday The foremen of the two gangs got into dispute, and each gang rushed to the assistance of its chief. In the riot many on both sides were injured some per. haps fatally. The police arrested lb Ital- ians, but did not interfere with the Irish.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
St. Joe,s RI. 900. 900 Fire,

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept. 26.-Several of the finest business houses of St. Joseph are in ruins, and S1,000,0oO worth of prop erty has been destroyed The principal losers are the Townsend & Wyatt Dry Goods company, S250,0o0; Central block, $85, 900; Hoagland block, S75 900; .Regnier & Shoup Crockery company S90,000; Com mercial bank, S80,000; Carbrey block, s40,- GOO; Ransom, Garrett & Brewster, S17, 900, and 30 smaller institutions which repre- sent a loss of S175 OOO
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Another Mine Disaster.

WILKEsBARRR. Pa, Sept. 22.-By an ex- plosion of gas in Lance oolliery No. Il of the Lehigh and Wilkssbarre Coal company at Plymouth Ave men were instantly killed and five others seriously injured.
 The accident was caused by Joshua Go lightly, who entered body of gas with his naked lamp. A terrific explosion fol- lowed. The deadly flames swept from one end of the gaHgway to the other, carrying death or injury to every living being in it's
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r-al.. nahAa-. Nan.t,. r~mn..A

FRANCIS, Mo, Sept. eo.-The officials oi the Council Bluffs road, hearing that train robbers intended to loot one of its trains near here, rigged up dummy train and put force of officers aboard. The plan worked admirably, and when the bandits made their appearance two were killed and four captured. They all lived hera
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
They Were Not Voting

Foreign visitor-Ah, you have a beau tiful country and noble system of gov ernment-every man freeman and all equal. What is that great crowd about that hotel? Are they voting for and against some new lawp
 American Citizen-N-o-ahem-apr prin. cess is stopping there. New York Week ly.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Failed to Dust Hayes.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 25.-After making strenuous efforts to oust John w. Hayes from the position of secretary and treasur CT of the Knights of Labor the executive board abandoned the fight It is stated that the opposition to Secretary Hayes will be smothered until the general convention in November, when his superior officers will lead in a movement to force him from office
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
AHaxtian xXarahin Lost.

NEW YORK, Sept 2s-A report of the sinking of the Haytian warship Alexander Petion was received in this city. All on board, with one exception, were said to have been lost All told, 80 were drowned. Among the number were many prominent officials and diplomats of the republic. The causs of the disaster is unknown.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Speaker Barrett to Retire.

MELRosE, Mass, Sept. 22.-Speaker Wil- liam E. Barrett of the Massachusetts house made a speech declining to be a candidate for renomination as representative.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Stole the Safe and Its Contents.

RIvERHEAD, N. Y., Sept. 25.-The sta tion of the Long Island railroad here was broken into Sunday. The burglars took the safe, containing $500, on truck to a swamp. They were traced and the safe was found. It was unopened, but was badly battered with an ax.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
ro,,urna ., rnnoo.n, u.~,.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept o8.-A negro sup posed to be the escaped murderer Julien was arrested in Jefferson parish, and when his Identity was revealed the regulators de cided to torture him, with a view of com. polling him to give information as to Ju- liens whereabouts. His feet were horribly burned, but he could give no information
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Almost Given Away.

PENNINGTON, N. J., Sept. 26.-Sheriff Hunter sold the real estate of ex-Congress- man J. N. Pidcock, consisting of 73 farm lots and houses, to Hon. Alvan A. Clarke of Somerville at S1 per tract or parcel. The property consists principally of peach farms-the richest in the county-theil yield this fall reaching 100, 900 baskets.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Roth Legs Ont OR

WATEBrowN, N. Y, Sept. s5.-A. z. Bonner of Pierrepont Manor attempted to board q train after it had started to move. He missed the step, and both his legs were severed from his body above the knee. There is little hope of saving his life
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Trna Canse nf YeIInw Fexer.

ATLANTA, Sept. 26.-Dr J. J. Knott ot Alabama believes that he has discovered the true cause of yellow fever and the rem edy for 1t. He says 1t is nothing more nor less than phosphorio poison.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
The Return Trip of the Liberty Bell

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2s.-The Worlds fair committee of the city council is ar ranging for the return of the Liberty bell to this city. It is proposed to take the relic through the New England states.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Mrs. Halliday Probably Indicted.

MONTICELLO, N. r., Sept. 21.-The grand jury is said to have found bill of ipdict- ment against Mrs. Halliday. Judge Furs- man, whose illness necessitated the discon- tinuation of court, left for his home in Troy. The court will reconvene on Mon. day, and early next week the exact findings against Mrs Halliday will be made known.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Gold Found In Connecticut.

NEW CANAAN, Conn.,, Sept 8.-There IS great excitement in this place over the dis covery of gold in paying quantities on the farm of Seth c. Weed.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Ra tile With Train Robbers.

CRNTRALIA, Ills, Sept. 25.-Three train robbers held up the New Orleans limited train just outside the city, and the train crew gave the bandits a hot reception, but have since been captured.
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Ri.mnroL,a AnnstIte Gone,

KIssINGEN, Sept. 26.-Prince Bismarck is reported to suffer from loss of appetite and may be obliged to remain in Kissingen through the winter.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Mis-. w.rn.r We. r,.r,.a.

HARTFORD, Sept. 2o.-The board of edu- cation in Wethersfeld has elected Miss Mary l.. Warner, daughter of Dr. A. s. Warner, acting school visitor for the com. ing year, her duties to begin at once Her election Is the farst in the ssass undsr thm hsM kkAtutA
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Mayor Trout May Return.

ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 26.-The citizens committee has notified Mayor Trout that he will be fully protected if he returns to Roanoke, which he is requested to do. Those who fled with him are also asked to come back to the city.
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Hurrah For Mrs. Tibbitsf

ROME, N. Y, Sept. 2o.-Mrs. Nellie K. Tibbits of Camden was renominated for school commissioner of the Third Oneida county district.