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Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
 TEACHING THE BABY.

Hint of the Many Things That Puzzle the
 Infantile Mind.
 How appalling it is to think what the baby has to learni Not the alphabet and to read and write, add, subtract, multiply and divide and the mystery of fractions. Those will be small matters. It is when you try to answer some of the eager questions of 3-year-old childhood that the fact of how much is to be learned overpowers.
 'sWas the tree always great big tree?" asks the baby.
 "No, it was little tree of two leaves close to the ground, and it stretched and grew, and every spring found it larger and larger till it reached the roof of the house, and this ye& it hangs it's top branches over it, and the tree keeps right on growing"
 The lesson is learned, and all seems to be well till later the child is found talk ing to the rocking chair.
 "Once you were 8 little, little chair, close to the rug, and you grew and grew, and now you are big enough for my Mamma Gammy, and when you grow more we can all sit in you"
 "But chairs do not grow. The chair is made. A man made the chair just the size it is now. He made it with hammer and nails out of pieces of wood" And shortly after the baby sees a fatiron and asks if it grew or if it was made. And next she tells her mother that the fiatiron is made with hammer and nails and quotes you as authority.
 "If you drop that glass, it will break, but over goes her silver mug, and it does not break, and she wants to know the reason. And she is told it is too stiff and by the time she learns whether it grew or was made with hammer and nails or run in a mold like flat iron, she finds her napkin on the floor. Is a corner broken off the napkin, or is it too stiff to break, and did it grow out of the ground little napkin, or was it melted and run, or did a man pound it together out of pieces of wood?-Newport News
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Methodists Boycott the Fair.

NEW YORK, May 23-The Methodist preachers of New York, Brooklyn and vicinity resolved to withdraw the Methodist exhibit at the Worlds fair, because of the proposed Sunday opening. They voted to instruct the agents of the Methodist Book Concern at Chicago to act in the premises as soon as the doors of the Worlds fair are thrown open on Sundays. According to Dr. Landon and the several clergymen who are with him in this matter, the object of the resolution was the boycotting of the Worlds fair by Methodists.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
The Ideal and Historic Christ.

In a recent sermon the Rev. Minot J. Savage declared that the Jesus preached today is not historic, but ideal. That" he said, s'is the Christ of Whittier as well; it is the Christ that Phillips Brooks always preached. Just before his death I asked one of the best known of our Unitarian clergymen what he meant by Christ, whom he was always preaching. He said by Christ he meant the divine ideal of humanity. l received the same answer from Dr. Heber Newton. was reporting these cases to an Episcopal minister here, and he said of course they meant the ideal and not the historic Jesus. l asked him then, Why don't you say scr "--Exohange.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Tried to Rob Armour.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Two burglars made an effort to break into the residence of Philip D. Armour and were driven off by Officer McGary after desperate fight Both managed to escape. As they were climbing the iron picket fence McGary fred bringing one man to the ground. He tried to reach him, but in climbing the fence the officers clothing caught and before he could free himself the injured man was as- sisted off by his companion. McGary was badly injured by falling on the sharp pick
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
ALL THROUGH

taking account Of stock, and ready for the business of tho coming sprinR season. We find, ns is usually the case, that we have many articles that we win be Rlnd to cfose out nt a low price. We have q few
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want to Borrow se ooo. ooo.

that Wall street has s6, 0O0, 900 loan asked of it, and it is not every Indian tribe that can produce collateral for such m amount of money But such an offer is made and it comes from the Cherokee nation. Prin- cipal Chief c. J. Harris of the Cherokees is in this city, at the Ashland House, accom- panied by Ezekiel Starr, treasurer of the nation, D. W. Lipe and J. T. Cunningham. The two last named are representative
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Found the Gates Shut.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Thousands of people wandered aimlessly up and down the thor oughfares outside the Worlds fair grounds yesterday peering wistfully through the closed gates of the White City and mur- muring regrets at their inability to gain admittance Some of the louder spoken ones called down maledictions on the pow CTS that sealed the beauties of the fair to them, but on the whole the crowd was an orderly one. Men kept their tempers, evi- dently buoyed by the belief that it would be the last day of Sunday closing. It was by far the largest Sunday turnout since the exposition opened.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Bad Words In the Nursery.

Scene-A luxurious nursery-toys and games of all kinds scattered about in con- fusion.
 Time-Afsernoon of third stormy day. Leo (gloomily)-Pm tired of playing. Aren't you, Harold?
 Harold-Yes, I is.
 Leo-Let's say bad words.
 Harold-What shall we say?
 Leo (promptly}-Jacka Harpsra Baxsr.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
National Bank Id Trouble.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Today National Bank Examiner William H. Kimball took charge of the National Bank of Deposit, which went into liquidation yesterday. The clearing house committee, after exam ing the assets of the National Bank of De posit, were of the unanimous opinion that the bank should go into liquidation. The committee expressed the opinion that in all probability the depositors would be paid in full.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Farnham Post pisbanded.

ALBANY, May 23.-Commander Joseph P. Cleary of the state department of the Grand Army of the Republic has issued an order disbanding Noah l.. Farnham post of New York city, which has membership of 252, for a violation of the rules of the or ganiZation.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
CAME IN ON FIRE.
Steamship Roanoke's Hold Ablaze and
 76 Passengers Aboard.


 NEW YORK, May 22-The steamship Roanoke of the Old Dominion line backed into her dock at the foot of Beach street. with fire burning fiercely in her hold. As the steamship was passing Long Branch smoke was seen issuing from her shaft tube and an investigation showed that the vessel was afire. Captain John G. Hulters and his officers went to the passengers and quietly informed them that there was fire smouldering in some cotton slowed in the afterhold of the ship, but that there was not the least danger, and even if there was the vessel was so near to land that every body could be landed in safety and with little difficulty.
 The 75 passengers behaved admirably under the circumstances, not one of them, according to the pursers story, even taking the trouble to pack valise.
 When the vessel reached quarantine, word was telegraphed to Fire Chief Bon ner, and when the vessel arrived, the fire boat New Yorker was lying off her pier to meet her, and Chief Bonner and truck company were on the pier ready to render assistance
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
MoCarthv Won The Fiebt

NEW ORLEANS, May 19.-Billy Mccarthy of Australia defeated La Blanche, "the Marine" after hard fought battle of 16 rounds in the first mill decided in the ring of the Crescent City Athletic club since the Fitzsimmons- Hall affair. The men battled for purse of s2, 900, of which the winner took $l 300. The battle was of lively order from the start, but Mccarthy showed his superiority at all stages.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Whole Floeks Have Hvdrophobia

JACKSON, Mich, May 22.-A member of the state board of health visited Parma, Mich, to investigate a hydrophobia epi- demic prevailing in number of flocks of sheep in that locality. About two weeks ago a mad dog bit several sheep in flock belonging to Gardner Hum. The sheep were allowed to live, and they in turn have bitten other sheep, until some 60 or 70 have died from hydrophobia
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Pioknookets Follow the pnnkards

MUNCIE, Ind. May 22.-Three thousand Dunkards, arrived which increased the crowd to 14,000. Their national business meeting will commence tomorrow, when it is expected that 20,000 Dunkards will be present. A gang of about 15 pickpockets nre in Muncie and several people have been relieved of well filled pocketbooks, watches and diamonds. The police have captured two thieves
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Lizzie Borden,s Condition.

TAUNTON, Mass, May 23--Dr. Nainus Paige, who is Lizzie A. .Borden's physician at the Taunton jail, was asked as to the truth of the statement intimating that Miss Borden's mind is failing. He said that there was no truth in the statement. The doctor says that Miss Borden is so far recovered that she is able to be about the house at Sheriff Wright's, although she is not allowed much freedom of course.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Called the Premier a Liar.

PARIS, May P. Tine newspapers are printing details of the scene in the cham Der of deputies immediately after the divi- sion on the motion for the prosecution of M. Baudin NJ. Baudrv d'Asson, as soon as the vote was announced. ran to the trib- une, caught NJ. Dupuy by the collar, and shook him as he shouted coward, Liar" and ''humbug" in his ears. Ushers drew away Baudry d'Asson and escorted the pre- mier from the chamber. Despite all this the expected duel is not likely to be fought. Baudry d'Asson is reported to have been persuaded by his seconds to withdraw his nhnl
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
The Howe Factory Burned.

WORCESTER, Mass, May 22.-The Howe factory in East Douglas, containing the ax polishing and finishing departments of the American AK and Tool company, a .hree story stone building, a grind shop, tempering shop and engine house, were totally consumed by fire. The fire is thought to have been the work of an in ,endiary
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Thev Are Racing Rack

QUEENSTOWN, May 2l.-The Cunard steamship Campania, which sailed from Liverpool, was delayed here in consequence of the derangement of n steampipe, but hnally steamed away at high speed, so as 70 overtake the American Line steamshir Paris. which sailed from Southampton.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25

Now that Mrs. Langtry has received a bequest of $200, 900 year, a fine resi- dence and racing stable from the late Squire Abingdon, let us hope that she will retire from the stage and the glare of publicity 1t is pity that she cannot persuade Freddy Gebhard to retire to private life also, but perhaps that Is too much to hope for.--Buffalo Enquirsr.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Gravos to Have a New Judre.

DENVER, May 23.-The case of Dr. Graves for the murder of Mrs. Barnaby came be- fore Judge Rising on motion for a change of venue. AS this motion would have taken the case to Colorado Springs it was with drawn by Dr. Graves attorneys, and Judge Rising, who had declined to try the case again, ,ltransferred it to Judge Burns court.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
THE INFANTA'S VISIT.
RECEIVED AT THE WHITE HOUSE BY
 PRESIDENT CLEVELAND.

Escorted Through the Streets of the Capi-
 tai by Cavalry Arrangements For Her
 Entertainment on Her Return to New
 York City-A Royal Ball.
 NEW YORK, May l9.--A few favored per. sons, including loungers around the sta tion at Jersey City, saw a representative of the royal house of Spain arrive and depart today. The royal guest was Princess Eu- lalie, the aunt of the boy king of Spain, Alfonso XIII, and the official representa- tive in this country of Queen Regent Chris tina.
 The infanta came on the Spanish steamer Maria Christina, which left Havana Mon day afternoon. She is accompanied by her husband Prince Antonio de Bourbon and suite, consisting of the Duke of Ia alsnes. chamberlain to the infanta, and two ladies in waiting. The famous military band of Saragossa also came with her.
 Commander Davis, U. s. A., who has been instructed by President Cleveland to attend the infanta during her sojourn in this country, was waiting down the bay on the dispatch boat Dolphin to welcome her. As soon as the Maria Christina was sighted the Dolphin approached her and fired the customary salute of 21 guns. Then Commander Davis boarded the yes sel and extended to the infanta welcome in the name of the president.
 The princess and her party were taken aboard the Dolphin this morning and con veyed to Jersey City.
 WASHINGTON, May 20.-There were royal visitors at the White House today. Prin- cess Eulalie, accompanied by her husband and suite, left their apartments in the Ar lington and rode across the square to the presidential mansion.
 The representatives of the Spanish gov srnment were received by the president of the United States and the first lady of the land in democratic but dignified manner.
 Thus far the arrangements for the recep- tion of the royal party, the official guests of the nation, have been carried out per fectly.
 Before the train started from Jersey City yesterday a crowd of several hundred peo-
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
A Flae His windine,sheet-

CINCINNATI, May 22.-The funeral of the great actor, James Murdoch, was held here Wrapped in an American flag and followed by 20 carriages the body was taken to Spring Grove cemetery, where the inter ment was made
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unveiled bv tba Emneror

BUDAPEST, May 22.-The Honved mon ument was unveiled in the presence of an enormous crowd. The people were enthu- siastic but perfectly orderly. The emperor was received with cheers wherever he ap- peared. After the ceremony closed with cheers for him several students sang Kos suth's hymn
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
A Gable Car Accident.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 22.-A trailer at- tached to motor car was derailed and the passengers pitched unceremoniously Into the street, many of those on board re- ceiving painful injuries that may result tnrinuslv
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Blown Un Pnrnoselv-

HAvERsTRAw, N. Y., May 23.-An old tank in the works of the Clinton Dynamite company, near this place, which had be- come useless, was blown up by dynamite causing the report to be published that the dynamite works had been blown up.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25

still Ieft. which we have made no account of in our inventory, and win sell at prices which will nstonish you. Among other things, few kegs of nails, somewhat rusty, which for patching mp in the spring arc just as good as any, we Will sell for less than half the price of new n ails.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Bookmakers Beat Lacey

TRENTON, May 23.-Justice Van Sickle of the supreme court filed memorandum in the suits brought by Peter De Lacy against the booksellers, which completely knocks De Lacy and his followers out of court.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
The Field of Gettysburg Desecrated.

GETTYSBURG, May 23.-Major George R. Davis of the judge advocate generals de- partment, United States army, is here on orders from the secretary of war to inves- tigate and report concerning the desecra- tion of the battlefield by the building of an electric railroad thereon
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
CAPTAIN R. W. SERGEANT.

able to drive such an immense mass of steel through the water at this rate. When she crossed the line, however, with speed of 21.09 through the water, the enthusiasm was intense.
 Trimmed For Action.
 No battleship ever went into action with her decks more thoroughly prepared for work than did the cruiser New York enter her race for s2OO,000 When Mr. Edwin s. Cramp looked out across the water and saw the sea as smooth as the traditional mill pond and the wind blowing light from the northwest there was sprinkle in his bright eyes,
 The New York went over the line, mak- ing 130 revolutions a minute. The steam power was then 165 pounds to the square inch, and the vessel working a trifle over 20 knots. In few minutes the revolutions jumped up to 1855 and the steam to TO pounds, both of which were held through out the entire trip.
 The great furnace began to roar and inn mense Jumps of burning coal were driven out of the funnel by the powerful blowers. Thick and fast they fell until the surround ing decks looked like the land at the base of volcano. One of the sparks fell upon a canvas boat cover and igniting it caused quite sensation. The flames were quickly extinguished, however, withoutany serious damage. On flew tire great cruiser in- creasing her speed at every jump.
 The entire course was fl .65 nautical miles, which was steamed over twice. On the first run the speed was 20S3 knots and the sec ond 21.35, the difference being due to the tide, which was against the vessel on the trip north
 The average of these speeds gives .09 knots with possibility of its being greater when the true current correction is added. On the whole the record is triumph for American skill and genius and will stand pre-eminently alone until some of our new warships beat it.
 WASHINGTON, May 23.-The navy depart ment received telegram from Admiral George E. Belknap dated Gloucester, Mass, stating that the trial trip of the New York had been successful. The dispatch is as fol- lows:
 Successful speed trial of the New York. Speed approximately calculated al 2l 1-10 knots. Correction for the tidal influences may change this little. Average revolutions about 135. Machinery worked beautifully. All conditions excellent
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Booth to Go to the seaside.

NEW YORK, May 23.-Mr. Booth will be removed as soon as his condition permits to the cottage of his son-in law, Dr. Igna- tius Grossman, at Narragansett, where it is hoped the sea air will hasten his conval-
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
sanrer Won the Kinr,. Prize.

BRUSSELS, May 23.--At the international bicycle tournament opened here the Amer ican, Sanger, won the kings prize, the principal prize to be given during the meet ing.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
No Army Bill Manifesto.

BERLIN, May 22.-The government has denied the truth of the recent statement that Emperor William. in his capacity of supreme commander of the federated armies, would issue manifesto concern ing the army bill.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Two Burned to Death.

WATERBURY, Conn.,, May 22.-Maud, the 8-year-old daughter of H. l.. Roberts, of Naugatuck was burned to death, her cloth ing catching fire from a stove. She rushed up stairs and sought the protection of an aged woman named Mary Monroe of Water bury. The bed on which the latter was lying was set on fire, and the woman died from her injuries. The Roberts family was away at the time
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Sill Annthar rhanru

SING SING, May 22.-Roehl is said to have threatened to kill Pallister before the mur- derers leftthe prison house, showing that fatal quarrel between them afterward .s not unlikely.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Did Harris Try suicidep

NEW YORK, May 29.-The World pub fishes story to the effect that Carlyle Har- ris almost succeeded in committing suicide on the day before his execution.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
Rlaokhalled hu sorosis.
Time For the Lily to Retire.

NEW YORK, May 19.-According to The Times today at the last meeting of Sorosis Actress Lotta Crab.ree was blackballed.
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25

pie had gathered about the special train, and more particularly about the private car Wildwood, which
 was set apart for the exclusive use of the young prin- cess and her im- mediate suite. l. As she alighted from her carriage an d faced the crowd that gazed in respectful si- lenoe upon the party she betrayed the first sign of timidity, and for a second chung to the arm of her es-
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Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
PRIDE OF THE NAVY.
NEW YORK THE FASTEST ARMOREo
 CRUISER AFLOAT.

She Made a Record of 21. .oe Knots an
 Hour, Which Has Never Been Equaled
 by Vessel of Her Class Even This May
 BeIncreased. by Allowances to Be Made.
 BOSTON, May 23. - Down off Eastern point light was anchored this morning the fastest armored cruiser in the world. This was the New York This record she made, when, with forward torpedo t-Ibes ed almost as high as her forecastle, she steamed across the line, breaking the worlds record and winning for her build CTS s20O, 900, the largest premium ever paid in any country.
 When 21 knots was predicted as the speed for the new cruiser, many hoped but few believed, that her engines would ever be
Connecticut western news., 1893-05-25
ROOD & EM M ONs

have opened an office next door to the Post world renowned Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines which were awarded the grand prize at the Paris Exposition. Will sell ma- chimes on four months time, or will give liberal discount for cash; and will also give easy terms on the installment plan. Call on
 us if in want of any machine.
The herald., 1893-09-15

but tue man with the pipe raised his
hand to stop them.
The credit Is not all mine" he said.
Remember my able force of linemen
who ran wires through this wood and
made 1t possible for me to win this vic
tory"
Just then some Of the men who had
gone into the wood after the retreating
enemy returned with the news that one
man had been killed.
"Whatw cried the electrician, jump
ing up. He hurried to the place where
the body lay.
''Too bad! Too bad" he said regret
fully, "but then accidents will happen.
even in battle. He had no business to
catch hold of live WIRE"
''Oh. well, there's no use feeling bad
about it." put in one of the officers. "A
victory has been won. and only one life
has been lost"
"But why have one lost?" asked the
electrician. "Of course it was tiresome
work in that pit, and when got them on
the retreat was glad of it, but never
supposed any one was going to grab hold
of the light. It's, too bad.'
And the man who had won the victory
could not be consoled. Chicago Tribune
The herald., 1893-09-15
AGreat scheme.

A party of eastern capitalists said to
have some connection with the Santa Fe
railroad system is visiting the Grand
canyon OF Colorado river for the pur-
pose of investigating the feasibility of
laying an electric cable 500 miles in
length along the river, with which to
drive small boats through the Black can
yon and other scenic points, where cliffs
over a mile in height overhsng the
stream. The power is to be generated
by water wheels driven by the current
of the river, or the water will be divert
ed into canals and dropped into the river
again.
A copper wire cable will be suspended
over the cenrer of the river, which is for
the most part about 300 feet in width,
and electric power will be conveyed to
small boats similar to the manner Of
running electric railways. The idea is
that this will become the most popular
route for tourist travel.
Another, and the main feature Of the
scheme, is to convey the surplus power
down the river, where twill be used for
pumping the water of the river to a
height Of from Is to 20 feet upon mesa
lands for irrigation, converting an area
larger than Massachusctts-now AIDES
ert-into garden, where fruit will rip
On in April, May and June, command
ing the highest market prices. San
Francisco Chronicle.
The herald., 1893-09-15
The Goliath of Big Basin,

In Big Basin, Santa Cruz county, CAL,
there are thousands of giant redwoods
that will measure from 10 to 23 feet in
diameter. But the Titan of them all is a
giant known far and near as ''the Goliath
of Big Basin This monstrous vegeta-
Bile growth is 90 feet in diameter at the
ground and is perfectly solid, a fact noted
as rarity in these colossi Of the forest.
Goliath is fraction over 200 feet in
height, the lower 100 feet Of the trunk
being free from branches or unsightly
excrescences. Experienced woodmen de-
clare that the tree would weigh more
than 1000 tons and that it would "cut"
100000 feet of clear board measure
lumber. besides 100 cords of wood that
could be gotten out of the limbs and
waste.-St. Louis Republic.