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Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Locked In Her Room Seventeen p.y..

NEWARK, N. J., May 16.-For IT days prior to Sunday Lizzie Hallam. the 17.year- old daughter of Frederick Hallam of 846 South Tenth street, according to her own story, was locked up in poorly furnished dark, damp back room and given nothing but bread and water for food. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is investigating
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Many Christian Endsavorers Protest.

BOSTON. May 16.-A telegram was sent to President Palmer at Chicago that ,50O,- 900 members of Christian EnGeavor socie- ties will stand by the commissioners in bringing an action against President Higin- botham and associates if they open the gates on Sunday
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Receiver For an Ice Company.

TRENTON, May 13.-Colopel A. Huser, principal stockholder and creditor or the Hygeian Ice company of Trenton, app ie.i for the appointment of a receiver for that company, and John Muirheid was named. The total liabilities are said to be $50 900, and the assets about the same
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
stonned From Annnxinn 6alaa.on.

LONG ISLAND CITY, May 16.-Highway Commissioners Hartt, Sauer and Dolitt of Newtown, l.. l., were served with a tempo rary injunction and an order to show cause why they should not be permanently re- strained from interfering with the con- struction of ex-Mayor Gleason's electric ,ailroad
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
One Bullet Killed Two.

WARREN, Mass, May 12.-Warren G. Butterworth, aged 70 years, blacksmith. while temporary insane, committed sui eide and in doing so killed his daughter Emma aged 23. Mir Butterworth had said that he was tired of life
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Diablo won the Handioap.

NEW YORK, May 16.-Amid deep and oppressive silence Diablo, the aged son of Eolus and Grace Darling, won the rich Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend in the presence of 30, 900 persons.
 This years Brooklyn handicap was the seventh in the history of the event and was guaranteed to be worth 5000 Of this sum the winner gets $l8,000, the second horse $5 900 and the third g, GOO
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Ten Miners Dashed to Pieces.

HoUGHToN, Mich, May 15.-Ten men were dashed to pieces in the Red Jacket perpendicular shaft of the Calumet and Hecla mine while coming up in the cage to dinner. The engineer hoisted the cage against the timbers of the shaft, the coup ling pin broke and the men and cage were dashed downward over 5000 feet to the bottorn
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
FRANK ALMY HANGED
THE SLAYER OF CHRISTIE WARDEN
 PAID THE PENALTY.

The Story of His Remarkable Career, His Crime and Capture-How He Spent His Last Day-wanted n Decent Burial-His Request to Be Granted.
 CONCORD, N. H., May 16.-Frank c. AL my, whose real name was George H. Alb bolt, the murderer of Christie Warden, was hanged today at the states prison.
 His execution marks the closing chapter in the life of one of the most desperate and
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Nichols Goes Free

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, May 14-The case against William c. Nichols, the Star Shirt company's bookkeeper, who embedded over $4,000, was nolled in the city court. Nichols made complete restitution to the company, and they would not press the charge
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Some New postmaster..

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed: Connecticut, H. w. Brown at New Pres ton; Delaware, c. M. Adams at Adams vile; New Jersey, S. c. Purcells at New Providence, R. c. Bartron at Vienna, c. B. Brown at Vincetown.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
YaIe student,s Bond Forfeited.

NEW HAVEN, May 16.-Frederick Ware houser of Yale university, who was arrest ed Dec. last for participating in the row at the New Haven Opera house, did not appear in court, and the bond of $200 was forfeited. Warehouser was accused of throwing the dynamite torpedo that near
 ly caused one of the musicians to lose an
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18

Dickens wrote twenty-four books, com prising 1, ,123 characters.
 The first dictionary was made by Chinese scholars B. c. 1109.
 Nearly 1000 Russian convicts have been sent to Siberia since April.
 The Metropolitan tabernacle, London, has twenty-six mission stations.
 Have all the clothing loose and light under thovervent heats of summer.
 The game of backgammon was invent q by falasusdss, . Greek, abost isoA
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18

GLovERsvILLE, N. r., May le.-Judge Keck, in habeas corpus proceedings, has discharged Oscar Ercanbrack, the judge deciding that there is no evidence to war ant holding him for the murder of John Ungar at Garoga. Eli Gray is still held for ha
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Rev. Heber Newton preaohs. Again.

NEW YORK, May 15--The Rev. R. Heber Newton, rector of All Souls church, preached in his pulpit for the first time in several months. He says his health is im- proving slowly and he expects to resume his duties permanently next fall.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Fitxhum Mo Dte

BUFFALO. May 16-Justice Lambert de- clines to interfere in the case of John Fitz- hum, the murderer of John Roerhl The tovernor's reprieve of Fitzhuln lasts until May 29, at which time he will probably be axecuted
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18

notorious crimin- als ever known in New England. Al my's father was a wealthy manufac- turer in Vel mont, and the son had every opportunity for leading q repu- table life, but he began with steal ing, passed on to burglary and end ed in murder. Ten of the last 15 years of his life were
 s.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18

-
 recognize. he ex- cla imed: "Chris- tie, I have come a thousand miles to meet you, and now our time is short" There upon the speaker drew from his breast a re- volver, which he cooked. As the weapon clicked, the frigh t @ n ed women saw the barrel shining in the moonlight. It ,-aao -oanaonf af
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Farewell to thn Rnssinns.

NEW YORK, May l5.-The Russian cruis- er, the General Admiral, has taken her de- parture from the international feet She was given farewell that gladdened the hearts of the homeward bound tars.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
To Escape Poverty.

BROOKLYN, May 15.-Lina Zecheck, 15 years old, com mitted suicide at her home, S4 Moore street, by taking carbolic acid. Poverty and despondency over the loss of employment is given as the reason of the
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Arrested a Batch of Gamblers.

SCHENECTADY, N Y, May 15.-By direc- tion of the new mayor, Jacob w. Clute, the police made descent on three noted gam bling houses in the city and arrested 59 clerks, merchants and others found in the l nlacas
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Senafar Nfchalss ISarns Ru ruad

SYRACUSE, N. r., May 16-Three barns and other buildings on the farm of State Eenator John A. Nichols, near this city, were destroyed by fire. The loss is over s25, GOO. Nineteen cows and seven horses perished in the flames
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Daniel c. Howell Dead.

BATH, N. r., May 16.-Daniel c. Howell, superintendent of banks from 1870 to 1873, died here, aged 75 years He was for many years cashier and later president of the Steuben County bank.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Turned Over te tbe United stat..

BROOKLYN, May 16.-The jewelry alleged to have been smuggled into this country from France by the prisoners Eugene Le- roux and his wife and Herman Guillander has been turned over by the police to the United States authorities
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Spain Min Send Torpedo Roats.

MADRID, May 16.-The Spanish govern ment will send three torpedo boats to Cuba 10 assist in patrolling the coast against 6libuste ering expeditions.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Jones sucoeed. Eynns.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The president has appointed Frank H. Jones of Spring Held, Ills, first assistant postmaster gen .ral, vice H. Clay Evans resigned.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Immigrants Detained In Boston.

BOSTON, May l6.-Six hundred and eighty i've immigrants were detained on board of she steamship Scythia for having failed to comply with the new immigration law.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
Major Hale Dead.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, May 14.-Major A. R. Hale, widely known hotel man, died here, aged 70. He went into the hotel bust ness in Bridgeport as manager of the Att lantic hotel, which house he conducted until 1872. Since then he has owned and run the Watch Hill House at Watch Hill, R. T.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-18
GEORGE c. PEET

will occupy part of said office, and offer for sale the celebrated Koal-Spar, which is a preparation for saving coal. He also has the agency for the Crawford Steam Laundry. His team will call at your residence every Monday afternoon for the clothes. and deliv- CT them every Saturday.
The herald., 1893-02-24
MORE FORGED PAPEKs.
Further Frauds Unearthed In the Cal
itoI Bank Failure at Lincoln, Eeb.

Further Frauds Unearthed In the Cap
itoI Bank Failure at Lincoln, Neb.
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 23.-The Bees
special from Lincoln, Neb., says: An
other lot OF forged papers, aggregatiDg
5000 900, has been brought to light in
the Capitol National bank case. One
batch OF notes is now in the hands Of
attorneys for collections for eastern
banks, amounting to $17A0OO, signed by
an ex-employee o. Mosh9f, named Hurl-
but, and endorsed by Mbaher as presi-
dent of the Capitol Natiofa bank ,fosted
by Mosher and the moneFsequestsred by
him. Mosher admits thathe got the cash,
but refuses to say where. any of it went.
1t ia now stated by conservative me IN
who are intimate with ~ affairs of the
institution, that the bhk's liabilities
will exceed 81 200, 900, w5Sh assets prac-
tically nothing. Moah8 admits that
his efforts TO raise moray to SETTLE the
shortage failed. It is nW expected that
the bank will pay to exeped 10 cents on
the dollar. 1t has alsa come out that
the amount OF county srsd city funds on
deposit was greatly IN excess Of what
was first given out, and the treasurers
are accordingly greatly concerned. In
the legislature today resolution order
ing that immediate steps be taken to
protect the state passed.
The herald., 1893-02-24
RICH pLAonRs JumpED.


Desperate Prospectors Fighting for
Claims In Utah.
GREEN RIVER, Utah, Feb. 23.-Re-
ports are just received of the jumping OF
5000 acres Of rich placers at the foot of
Crescent gulch, in the Henry noun
taiDs. Three hundred desperate pros
pectors are on the ground guarding the
claims with Wlnchesters. A TOWNSHIP is
also involved. Desuitory shooting is
frequent. No one has yet been
killed. Two saloon outfits from
Salt Lake city add fuel to
the flames. The proSpectors are de-
termined to protect at gall hazards their
new locations. Rumors also prevail re-
garding shootings on Gardners Bull
Greek TOWNSHIP. This cannot, however,
be corroborated at the present writing
More than 100 prospectors lave crossed
the Colorado river bound for the Henry
mountains within the last week.
The herald., 1893-02-24
A self-Confessed Embssxler.

W1LMINaGoN, DEL, Feb. 23.-Peter T..
E. Smith, paying teller of the. First
National bank of this city, is self con-
fessed embezzler to the amount of
$55, 900, and he is now in charge of the
United States marshal and will be given
hearing tomorrow. Smith pleaded
that the money was spent on his
family. His method was to take cam
celled checks from the safe and put them
ON the spindle through the old eancella-
ton holes and pocket the amount of the
check, the last payment not being
charged against the depositary. Bank
Examiner Stone says the bank is solid
and fully able to pay the depositors
every cent. Smith had been taking
money for Is years.
The herald., 1893-02-24
FIFTY-sECoND CONGRESS-.
The House Continues Consideration of
the Indian Augmentation Bill.

Xn6 House COnBtnuos consideration OF
the Indian Appropriation Bill.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-In the house
today, Hatch again antagonized the
Indian appropriation bill with the anti
option bill, but was again knocked out,
the house deciding to take up the Indian
bill.
A bill was passed for the relief of
George W. Jones, first United States
senator from the state of Iowa, and late
minister to Columbia.
The sundry civil bill, with the senate
amendments, Was referred to the COM
mittee on appropriation. Bland asked
( that it be reported back as soon as pos
sible, as he proposed to have the amend
ments finally discussed in committee of
the whole.
At this point, Hilary A. Herbert OF
Alabama, the new secretary of the navy
in Cleveland's cabinet, appeared and
was recognized, and was accorded a
hearty round OF applause. So persistent
was the applause that he was obliged to
come forward and acknowledge it in a
few words of thanks.
Then the conference report on the
army appropriation bill was presented
ana agreed TO.
Without disposing OF the Indisn ap-
preparation bill the committee rose and
the house adjourned.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The senate, without a hitch or delay,
passed the diplomatic and consular and
military appropriations bills, then took
up the executive. legislative and judicial
appropriation bill.
During the discussion the house
bill for the opening and adjustment OF
the accounts of George w. Jones oil
Iowa was laid before the sc nate. Sher-
man said the committee on foreign rela-
tions had already considered the matter
favorably, and asked that the bill be pul
upon its passage. That course was
taken and the bill passed, it's venerable
beneficiary being present in the cham.
Der at the time and bowling his thanks.
Without disposing of the legislative
bill the senate adjourned.
THE sUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
The house appropriations committee
authorized the chairman to move non.
concurrence in ell the senate amend
ments to the sundry civil appropriations
bill, including the Sherman per cent
bond amendment. The silver men will
insist on vote on the latter before the
bill goes to conference.
The herald., 1893-02-24
A steamship Oompanx Inxolred.

New YoRK, Feb 23.-The directors of
the United States and Brazil Steamship
company held meeting this afternoon.
1t was learned afterward from G. p.
Huntington, one of the directors, that
the matter of receivership for the COM
pany was discussed, but no definite &C.
ton taken. Another meeting will be
held tomorrow, which it is expected will
result in an application for the appoint
ment of receiver. Four more li5els
were filed today in tho United States
district court against vessels of the
steamship company for vegetables and
fruit furnished the steamer.
The herald., 1893-02-24
ALLIE SAME MELIcAN MAN.

A Distinguished Celestial Applies for
citizenship in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-Moy All Kee, II
years an officer OF the state OF California
in the position of court interpreter, now
wealthy and resident of this city, to-
day applied for citizenship, presenting
his first papers granted in New York
City in $780, The court took the case
under Amusement. He was educated
very we'll in English by Governor Stan
ford in whose service he was engaged
formerly. The case is peculiar as the
first papers were issued before the act
of congress forbidding naturalization to
Cinnamon.
The herald., 1893-02-24
Hawaiian Commissioners.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 23.-Thurston, Cas-
tie and Garter, members of the Hawaiian
ann xation commission, have deter
mined to remain in Washington until
the senate has disposed of the treaty of
annexation in one way or another. 1t
had been their intention to sail from
San Francisco for Honolulu on the Sd of
March, but within the past few days
they have changed their minds.
The herald., 1893-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-In the whisky
trust investigation today H. U. Terrell
of New York, one of the directors, said
the rebate system was not contract
but merely an understanding. The
purchaser could quit whenever he chose.
A New York chemist told of finding by
analysis that some of the essential oils
used in adulterating whisky, would de-
stroy life il tablespoonful were taken
The herald., 1893-02-24

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 23.-The as
Segment deed of the Besupre Mercsn-
tile company to Theodore Borup was
filed in the district court this afternoon.
From outside sources it lie learned that
the assignment is general in character,
with no preference; that no releases
from creditors would be required, and
that the assets would foot up about
100000. The liabilities will approx
mate 100000.
The herald., 1893-02-24
Must Elevate Their tracks,

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-The city council
tonight passed an ordinance that all
railroads shall elevate their tracks within
the city limits, 30 that vehicles and pc
destrians may pass under. The last of
the work must be completed by July
l, 1897. The measure will probably be
bitterly fought by the roads on account
of the enormous expense.
The herald., 1893-02-24
SILVER AT A DISCOUNT.

Vancouver Banks Discriminate Against
the Dollars of The Daddies.
VANCOUVER, B. c., Feb. 23.-On and
after March 1st the chartered banks
here will only except American silver
at 20 per cent discount. The former
discount was five per cent. The reason
is to get rid of American silver as their
Is too much in the country at present.
The merchants intend to take silver
at par and ship it to the United States
The herald., 1893-02-24
NOTHING TO Snow FOR 1T.
The South Dakota WorId's Fair Commits
siouer in TroubIe.

The South Dakota worgd's Fair Commits
sioner In TroubIe.
RAPID Cry, 8. D., Feb. 23.-M. H.
Day, worlds fair commissioner from
South Dakota, and president OF the
Rapid Valley Horse Ranch company,
was arrested on the charge of selling 60
horses to the company, which were
already mortgaged. He waived ex-
animation snd gave bail An attorney
for the eastNrn stcss-'lD'darR i, here.
He alleges that his clients have been
victimzed and makes charges of forgery
and false preteuses. It is asserted that
$4,000 has disappeared in the ranch
with practically nothing to show for it,
The herald., 1893-02-24
Caught In The Act.

Dies MONIES, Ia, Feb. 23.-Five men,
among them DIR. John Overton and r.
W. Shaffer of the United States signal
service, have been arrested for body
snatching. They were caught in the
act. and put into hack with the corpse
and taken to the police station at this
point of cooked revolvers.
The herald., 1893-02-24
A Light Weight Fight.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. 23.-Billy WEIGH
of this city and Al O'Brien of Philadel-
phia, light weights, met in the arena of
the Buffalo Athletic club tonight for
purse of $1,000 and side stake of a like
amount. O'Brien was the favorite in
the betting and won in the tenth round
by knockout blow.
The herald., 1893-02-24
GETTING VERY LOW.

Only S3,OOO,OOO Free Gold Left in tho
Treasury.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Secretary Fos-
ter is advised that 81 900, 900 in gold was
taken today from the sub-treasury in
New York, for export. This leaves the
free gold in the treasury $4,000, 900. Ii
the free gold is much further reduced it
is believed Secretary Foster will sell
bonds to protect the reserve.
The herald., 1893-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. - Edward S.
Hoar, elder brother of Senator Hoar and
Judge lockwood Hoar, former attorney
general, died in this city last night of a
pulmonary disease. He was in his sew
entieth year. In the early days Of the
Pacific coast he was district attorney in
California and one of the most noted
LAWYERS there.
The herald., 1893-02-24

Sioux Cry, Ia, Feb. 2S-The Great
Northern and Sioux City and Northern
roads have issued joint circular an
nouncing that the rate on shingles, lum-
Der, logs and similar commodities from
North Pacific coast points to Omaha and
Sioux City will hereafter be cents pei
LOO mounds.
The herald., 1893-02-24
The Sauna Rnceixera.

UroA, N. Y, Feb. 23.-The federal
circuit court appointed as receivers of
the Reading railroad for the northern
district of the state the same men re-
Gently appointed in Philadelphia.
The herald., 1893-02-24
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23-The president
has sent to the senate the nominations
of Benton Hanchette of Michigan, to
succeed Judge Jackson as United States
circuit judge for the Sixth district; ].
E. Cochran of Nebraska consul to San
Salvador.
The herald., 1893-02-24
POLICE WILL NOT INTERFERE.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, Feb. 23.-There
is no truth in the report that the chief
of the Ontario police has received in
structions to arrest or in any way inter
fere with the Mitchell-Corbett party
when they come here to sign articles for
fight. The town council unanimously
decided not to interfere with the fight
ers on their arrival and the mayor says
he will not rebel against the action
taken by the local authorities.
The herald., 1893-02-24

BRAzoRIA, Tex, Feb. 23.-Frank Hol-
laud was hanged here this morning. He
was the murderer of three travellers on
the San Bernard river, for whom he was
acting as guide,
The herald., 1893-02-24
internal revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The total re-
ceipts from internal revenue for the
first seven months of the present fiscal
year were 500, 1856, being $7,715,757
more than for the same period last year.
The herald., 1893-02-24
A New Divorce Law.

ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. ga Pioneer
Press special from Pierre, 8. D., says
The divorce bill, requiring ak months'
residence in all cases and one year whers
personal service cannot be had, is law.
The herald., 1893-02-24
Death of Arthur Leavy.

New York, Feb. 23.-Arthur Leavy,
for generation social leader and who
made an enviable reputation as law
yer, financier and politician, is dead.
The herald., 1893-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. 90. : The senate
rejected the nomination of John V. F..
Findlay of Maryland to be arbitrator for
the United States in the matter of the
Chilean claims.
The herald., 1893-02-24

DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb. 23.-Gen. W.
R. Ankeny, one OF the oldest and most
prominent business men of the city,
dropped dead on the street this morn
ing.
The herald., 1893-02-24
CoRBETT SICK ABEp.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Feb. 20. Fighter
James Corbett ia sick at his hotel here,
suffering from the effects of severe
cold contracted Tuesday after taking a
five-mile run. His company gave no
performance tonight.
The herald., 1893-02-24

DENVER, Colo. Feb. 2S.-Two Italiany
were killed and two injured in the coal
mines at Kings, Colo. by premature
blast today.
The herald., 1893-02-24

Successful men secure fine tailoring
with pleasing fit from H. A. Getz, 112
West Third street.
The herald., 1893-02-24
w. s. Hobart,s Wealth.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 23.--The estate
of the late W. s. Hobart has been ap-
praised at So, 1913, 900.
The herald., 1893-02-24
TRANSACTIONS

IN CITY REAL ESTATE CONTINUE
BRISK, WITH AN INCREASING
DErlAND FOR SNAP BARGAINS.
SEE SIXTH PAGE.
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e. b. BILKEY,

*--* County Clerk and Clerk
Ssrnl Of the Board of County
I BEAD commissioners, Elk o.
%-~* Oct. 2, 1893.
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PEN SBoNS!

Having located near the Government De.
partments we.are able to give your claims
better attention than attorneys located
elsewhere. special attention given to diff
cult and rejected claims. ii your present at
us. Soldiers who have lost their d1 schsrges
can obtain new ones. Charges of desertion
removed. No fee unless you get pension.
Advice FREE Soldiers pPnsioned Mt less
than twelve 1915 per month, and suffering
from disability in addition to that named i'll
their pension certificate may obtain increase
under the new law. 1t is not necessary for
get pensioned under the new law. Pensions
for widows and children without regard t.
soldiers death; mothers and fathers who arc
now dependent, whether they we're depend
cnt OH soldier when he died or not. Pensions
obtained for services rendered in Mexican
ana Indian wdrs Mexican pensions can now
be increased to SIG month. Suspended
pensions restored.