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Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
Didn't Know the Governor.

A distinguished person of modest ap- pearance called at one of our public in- stitutlons the other day on official busi- ness. He was admitted by the lady in charge. He desired to see the superin- tendent.
 He is very busy" she replied, land don't think he can see you. He is talk ing with the governor of New Hampshire or some other state, and he has no time to see book agent, but I'll give him your name."
 ''Tell him that Governor Morris would like to speak to him moment on very important business" was the quiet reply in 8 dignifed manner.
 "Ib-e-g your pardon. Are you Gov ernor Morris?"
 That is my name," the governor re- piled, and soon all due official recogni- ton was rendered. Hartford Couxant.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
"The Connecticut Citizen,

Is the name of monthly paper, the first number of which has just been is- sued by the Connecticut Temperance Union from it's office in Rockville. Its prospectus" states that it's object is to promote concert of action" among temperance workers to secure the larg- est results of the unwonted interest in the subject of temperance throughout the state. This on the established lines of the society partisan, unsecta- rian and distinctively Christian" This is "young peoples number" and has a good portrait of Mir T. B. Murphy, a report of his speech at the State Chris tian Endeavor convention and other matter of interest to workers for sobrie- ty and good citizenship.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
POINTERS.
Read T. Fuckers notice.

Hay. beef and poultry for sale. See M. o. Deans adv.
 School shoes and lamp goods is Full. Ter & Peet's war cry to-day.
 Opulent clothing at poverty prices Read the new advertisement of Belden, the clothier.
 Now is the golden opportunity to se- cure long established and paying mer- cantile business See H. E. Sanford's advertisement.
 0. F. Hawley, of Millerton, N. Y., is offering extraordinary inducements to his customers. His assortment of holI- day goods is probably the finest in the Harlem valley. Chew on his holiday announcement in another column.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
Iowa Farm Mortgages
Iowa the Garden of the West.

Iowa the Garden of the West. FARM LOAN AGENCY, established by Geo. W. Long time loans made for non-residents on improved farms in sums of S5O0.00 and up- wards and not exceeding 40 per cent of actual values. Operations confined to Carroll and adjoining counties in Northwestern Iowa and in the 18th Judicial District, and all under our own supervision. Deal directly with money lenders and not through large loan companies. Mortgages taken di- rectly to the lender and payable at residence of lender. Titles guaranteed. Mortgages not subject to taxation in Iowa. All transac- tions confidential. Correspondence solicited. References given.
 THKo. G. PAINE, GEO. W. PAINE,
 Manager. Judge 18th Judicial
 District of Iowa.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

The outside pages of the NEWS are made up Tuesday noon. Copy for change of advertisement must be re- ceived not later than Monday to insure publication on the following Thursday. Holiday advertisements that are intend ed to begin in the issue of Dec. 7th should be sent in as early as possible.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
Meeting of Sunday School Superintend-
 

The Sunday school snperintendents and their assistants of the Housatonic Valley will hold conference at the NJ. B. church at New Milford, Tuesday, Dec. 9th, 1893, with sessions at II a. m. and l.30 p. m. The program will pro- vide for the informal discussion of top ics of vital importance in relation to the superintendent's work. Thomas L. Nor ton, of Lakeville, John w. Osmer, of Danbury. President 0. B. Foote and Secretary W. H. Hall of the State Asso- citation will be present and participate. There will be collation. during the in tsrmission,
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
LITERARY NOTES.

Sousa's new march," The Manhattan Beach March" has been purchased by The Ladies' Home Journal, and it's full piano score will be printed in the Christmas issue The composer claims for it superiority over either his pop ular Washington Post" or "High School Cadets" marches.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
AWedding.

We have been requested to publish the following:
 Of the four weddings that recently took place in Catskill in one day, there was one in which Hudson was repre- sentsd-that of Miss Edna Markell, daughter of Rev Geo. Markell, of Cats kill, and Granville NJ. Joslen. of the firm of c. E. Joslen & Son, of Hudson. The wedding was a quiet, home affair, at which only the immediate relatives of both parties were present. The Rev A. Quick, of Charlottesville, an uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
The Mannering Murder Case.

The case of Mrs Mannering, of Rox' bury, accused of poisoning her husband which has been on trial for several days in the Superior court at Litchfield, was given to the jury yesterday. The re- suit is not known here as we go to press It is said. however, that the State made out a very weak case.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30

"What IS your idea of dude?" he asked of bright Washington girl "A dude' she answered, after reflec. tion, ''is young man who isn't good for anything except to hang chrysan. themum on"
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
"The End of Fiirting.,

We have received very good piece of poetry entitled ''The End of Flirt- ing".which we shall be glad to publish if the writer will send his or her name, not for publication but as guarantee of good faith. We don't publish anon ymous communications.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30

Wife (drearily) )-'Ab, mel The days of chivalry are past. Husband-'What's the matter now?' Sir Walter Raleigh laid his cloak on the ground for Queen Elizabeth to walk over, but you get mad simply because poor, dear mother sat dewn on your hat
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that I, the under signed, have retired from the drug business in Falls Village, Town of Canaan. Conn.,, and that MT Charles E. Ford will succeed me and resume the business, and all bills, claims and debts due me on the store account may be paid to said Ford. Thanking the public for their liberal patronage, and hoping contin- uance of the same to my successor, remain Very Respectfully,
 Canaan, Ot., Nov. 1898. TIMOTHY TUCKER.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
Desirable Property For Sale.

Situated at Falls Village, Conn.,, corner of Main and Prospect Sts., one quarter acre of land, Store and Tenement building, good barn. Tenement contains seven rooms. Running water house and barn. Store suita- ble for Stove and Plumbing business. Price reasonable. Write to E. s. BROWN,
 Rox IQ3 Wfnatad Ct
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30

"Have you an idea? It may be val uable. Is it patentable? Write DUBoIs & DUBoIs, long established Patent Att torneys, Washington, D. 0.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
FOR SALE.

Having decided to change my residence offer for sale my entire stock of goods con sisting of general merchandise usually kept in a country store, situated at Cornwall, Ct. Will lease store if desired. Good chance for party with small capital. Also a nearly new post office cabinet for sale. For further in- formation apply to H. E. SANFORD,
 Cornwall Ct
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
MARRIED.

KIsa-vAN HosEN-In this village. Nov. 2S. by the Rev c. D. Milliken. Samuel l.. King, of Orwell, N. T., and Mrs Helen Van Hosen, Of Amboy Centre, N. Y. MERRIAM -BRINroN At Falls Village, Nov. 2S, MT Robert Merriman and Miss Clara Brinton, daughter of the late Henry Brin- ton
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-30
BORN

FITzeERALp-ln this village, Nov. 22, son
 to MT and Mrs James Fitzgerald. YoRKER-In this village. Nov. 2s, a son to MT
 and Anson Yorker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
THE DEBATE DRAGS ON.
Little or No Interest Manifested-The
Virginia Members Return.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., August 19.-Spe-
cial.-The slight interest manifested in
the fnsrcial discussion now going on at
the Capitol was centered to-day on the
lower house, as the Senate is not In ses-
sion. When Ex-Governor McCreary,o or Ken
,ucl<v. began his speech for the uncon-
c,iional repeal OF the Sherman law, very
few members were in their seats, and they
rad the tired. worn-out appearance that
comes TO those who get too much OF
good thing" He spoke for more than an
hour. and was followed by Mr.. Catchings,
of Mississippi, who was listened TO at
tentiyely Sy thirty-nine members by ac-
tual count This is decidedly an oil day.
Probably the gentlemen have not recov-
cred from the arduous labors of last
NIGHTS session, which adjourned at Job
F. NJ, or il may be that the majority
have goIe home to spend the day or rest.
Messrs. Richards Of Ohio, Livingston OF
Georgia and Powers of Vermont all lent
their aid to help the thing along.
All the Virginia members, except COL
oneI O'Ferrall, who attended the conven-
ton. are in their seats. Some OF them
held quite a levee in the corridors and
committee rooms, with their constituents.
who are taking in" Washington before
returning to their homes from the con-
VentiOn.
None Of the nominations sent to the
Senate from Virginia have yet been reach
ed. The name of Province Mccormick,
from Berryville, Va, was sent In to-day.
lie was appointed to the position OF In
dian inspector.
Major J. II. II. Figgatt. Of Fincastle,
was at the Capitol to-day. He is register
ed at the Metropolitan
G.. Edwards. of Sparta, s. c., is at the
Johnson and Messrs. George w. Hen
shaw and w A. Blair. Of Winston, n. c.,
are registered at the Metropolitan. as also
are Messrs. G. ID. Carter w. b. Cobb and
II. c. Stewart, OF Virginia.
Judge G. H. Ashton. Messrs. +. L. Hun
ter. w. II. Cox. Ben Chambers and others
Of King George, and Hon. r. J. Washing
ton, c. w. Walcott. Thomas Brown and
frieLds. Of Westmoreland. are at the
American. These gentlemen are returning
10 their homes from the convention. Mr..
Robert Murphy. Of Mount Holly Just re-
turned from a visit to the Worlds Fair
is at the American.
Samuel c. Kimberly, Esq, ex-Consul-
General 10 Guatemala. leaves for his
home in Norfolk this evening.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
wEArHEH FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. August l9.-
For Virginia-cooleg; north winds and
fair weather on Sunday. winds becoming
east on Monday with Light rains on the
Virginia coast
For North Carolina--No-theast winds;
cooler, fair in the interior: light local
rains on the coast preceding hurricane
approaching from the southeast, but
about 10 turn northward.
The hurricane near Saint Thomas on
Wednesday Is now apparently central
about latitude 80 degrees and longitude
72 degrees. having reached the point Of
curvature northward. IL may therefore
not strike the South Atlantic coast with
much severity. Vessels leaving New
York for tho Bermudas may meet this
storm on Monday. The barometer n
highest over Lake Superior. and rather
low on the Florida coast, possibly iadi-
eating the approach OF the hurricane
centre reported from the West Indies.
The temperature has fallen In the Ohio
Valley and risen In eastern Montana.
and especially I'm Manitoba. Fair wealth.
er generally prevails. except severe
local thunder-storms In the Missouri VAL
ley and occasional light local rains on
tho Atlantic coast. The following heavy
rainfall Tin inches) was reported: Yanhp
ton. LIZ The Missouri at Kansas CitY
during the past three days has rise0
a. feet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
suspeusl0n Of Pensions.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., August "a
Colonel Charles ID. Lincoln. late Deputy
Commissioner Of Pensions and promi-
nent candidate for commander-in-chi
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic, Is
authority for the statement thax an
effort is soon 70 be made 20 prove through
the courts that the suspension OF pen
sions granted under the act OF June a.
1880 Is Illegal.
MARION. IND, August l9.-Twenty-
two pensioners al the Soldiers Home
were notified yesterday that their PEN
sions had been suspended. over 100 at
that institution have been dropped from
the pension rolls under the new admins
ffop
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
Alabama's Quarantine Lifted.

PENSACOLA, FLA, August i9.--At an
early hour to-day Mayor Chipley received
an official communication from Governor
Jones, Of Alabama, that Alabama's quar-
antine proclamation had been revoked
The railroad schedules were Immediately
placed in force, and both night and day
trains are now running Just as they were
before the yellow fever scare upset mat
ters.
Quarantine was raised against Pensacola
to-day, both by tie State Of Alabama and
the city Of Montgomery. the Governor and
mayor issuing proclamations 20 that ef-
feet. The quarantine Is still I'm force
against Brunswick and all infected places.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
A Gold Laden Train Wrecked.

INDIANAPOLIS, August lg-A spe-
cial from Whiting. Ind, says: The Fort
Wayne mail express train carrying $780,
900 In gold coin consigned 10 Chicago.
was wrecked here at Fourth street last
night az 1918. The engine was thrown
from the track at the crossing of the
Chestnut Terminal BELT Line. The third
car. which contained the coin, was burst
open and the treasure partly thrown
out and scattered in the middle Of the
highway. The wreck caught fire from
the engine. and but for the prompt action
Of the fire department the train with it's
precious load would have been con-
sumed. A force OF men was procured
TO guard the money, and at dawn this
morning II was taken to Chicago by an
other train. No one was injured save
two laborers, who were working at the
ruins. and We're struck by a heavy tim
Der. They will recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
Fall River Mills Shutting Down.

FALL RIVER, MASS. August 10. Not
a yard Of regular print cloths was sold
last week in this market, and there is
every prospect that there will be fewer
sales Of ordered goods next week. The
demand from the West and South has
fallen off, and is now only nominal. West
ern dry goods men who have ordered
goods from New York houses have been
refused because of the uncertainty re-
garding payments, and printers are not
receiving any orders from Philadelphia or
New York. 1t is many years since brok-
ers saw like situation. They have no
means OF judging how long II will con-
tinue, and whatever the cause may be II
is certain that half the mill men In town
have lost hope, and they do not propose
to run their mills next week. Most Of
them shut down at noon to-day for an
indefinite -iod
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
MIR. BL0UNT ON HAWAII.
A Boom In the Island in Prospect-His
Resignation Inevitable.

DENVER, COL. August l9.-speaking
of his mission TO Hawaii. Mr.. Blount said
to-day:
81 cannot talk 10 you about my report
TO the President IL is 10 be a matter
20 be held in strict secrecy by me, but
/ am willing TO answer any questions OF
a general nature. Business matters are
somewhat stringent on the islands, but
growing easier all the time. If certain
matters go through that are now In con
temptation there will be boom In the
islands which will enliven all branches OF
business"
In regard TO his resignation, Mr.. Biount
said that was inevitable.
1 accepted the commissionership with
the express understanding that l could
not permanently remain at the islands.
When my appointment as Minister came
/ could do nothing else but forward my
resignation at once. / am hurrying home
now because my private affairs demand
my immediate attention"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

The recent fall was due 10 the policy OF
the India government. and was not the
consequence OF a cessation OF the de-
mand."
The continuation Of gold shipments 10
the United States Is expected TO cause
shorty rise Of the Bank Of England's
rate to . or even. o per cent. Some Cana
dians, as we'll as many United States
nnanclal firms are seeking 20 negotiate
loans In London. The bankers here. how
ever hesitate TO let their money go, as
they fear the extension OF the present
business troubles in America. Even
Boston banks OF high standing. which
offer as security bonds OF the State Of
Massachusetts, hre treated very eau
tiously.
The Defeats Of the Navahoc
The repeated defeats OF Royal Phelps
Carrolls Navahoe have not abated the
keen interest felt by yachtmen IN the COM
ing matches between her and the Prince
Of Wales Britannia. The friends Of
Mr.. Carroll say that in these matches she
will show qualities which she has failed
TO display In the races with three or
four competitors. In n letter 10 the
Times United States naval officer points
out that the NavahOe won each race
sailed by her against a single opponent
instead OF against a feet ut was in
the interest OF the English yachts racing
against the Navahoe' he adds. Ito pre-
vent in any way possible her winning
Even at this disadvantage she has been
only few minutes behind the winners,
excepting in one race"
Hor Weather In England.
The heat has been intense during the
In < tor. lou 81 81.
have registered 93 degrees in the shade.
At the Greenwich observatory the mer-
curry got up to 03 degrees IN the shade
and 1O6 In the sun. To-day the weather
is some 20 degrees cooler. Many sun
strokes have been reported during the
week. People have been driven 10 the
seashore In unusual numbers. and con-
sequently bathing accidents have multi
piled beyond precedent More than one
hundred persons have been drowned at
the seashore and inland lakes since last
Saturday The newspapers say that In
twenty years England has not had an
other such a period OF midsummer suf-
fering.
Queen Victoria has been affected by the
weather as I'm no former year Although
apparently she has suffered no decline Of
h'r general health, her physicians advise
that she should go TO Balmoral for
change Of air as soon as possible.
Senator Morgan ana his family. the
former returning home from the Berlng
Sea Conference. We're among the passen-
gers on the steamer New York from
Southampton to-day for New York.
Dispatches from Cairo indicate that
the Khedive has experienced a change
OF policy, II not a change Of heart. since
his visit in ConstantinOple. He is said
TO be treating the representatives Of Rus
sia and France with noticeable coolness,
and to be showing new favor to the Eng
lish. IL is surmised that he resents the
failure Of Russia and France TO support
him and his anti-English programme dur
ing his sojourn at the Golden Horn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
THE MINERs' sTRIkE.
The situation So Critical That Troops
Are Being Collected.

LONDON. August l9.-The struggle be-
tween miners and mine owners is no
nearer settlement than three weeks ago.
when the strike began. In the midland
cornties alope fully 10000 collisrs are
idle. ln South Wales, the situation is 50
critical that more than 1900 infantry.
besides cavalry and mule battery have
been collected from Plymouth and other
military centres since Thursday In an
ticiration OF miners riots. The whole
district Is In a state OF feverish unrest and
apprehension. Watchmen. spies and sen
tinels are everywhere looking for slsns
OF approaching mob violence.
a dispatch from Ponty Pridd tonight
says that troops have been sent To
Mebthyr Vale, as more trouble threatens
there.
Tomorrow night much more serious
things are likely 10 happen, for 5000
strikers plan 20 begin tomorrow after
noon or evening their march from the
Rhonda Valley over the mountains u
Elbow Vale, where. despite the repeated
threats OF the strikers 20 punish scabs.
many miners are Still at work. Troops
occupy position near the mines threaten
cd by the 5000 miners, and Will advance
20 stop the invaders.
The scarcity OF coal is causing great in
convenience among the tin piatcrs and
Scotch iron masters. Several meetings
have been held by the mine owners and
the men In the last two
days, but 10 no purpose. A
conference will be convened IN London
on Tuesday for the purpose OF agreeing
on terms OF settlement. Az meeting VI
the delegates OF the Fifeshire miners to-
day Il was decided that the masters
oner OF Y IL per cent. advance Ia wages
be declined and that the men leave tho
pits 1'his means that II 900 tffesidre
miners will go out on Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

ST. LOUIS. MO-. August l9.-The Gree
ley-Burnham Grocery Company made a
voluntary assignment this morning 10
G. b. Burnham, junior member OF the
firm. Assests approximately s300OO0 10
$4,000; liabilities between $4,000 and
$4,000. The cause OF the assignment 81
inability 10 realize on assets. as a result
OF the present financial stringency Ac-
cording 10 the statement OF the officers
Of the company, the assignment Is really
A liquidation in court, instead OF out OF
II. The company Is one OF the oldest
and largest concerns OF It's kind I'm the
West on May 18th last they decided
TO go out Of business. but owing to the
tightness OF money it has been found
impossible TO liquidate outstanding OBJ
legations
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
Many Fresh Cholera Gases.

VIENNA, August BIN the last forty
eight hours there have been twenty-three
fresh cases OF cholera and twelve deaths
I'm Galicia.
ST. PETERSBURG. August 19.-The
number of fresh cholera cases reported I'm
Russia during the last week is 2,113;
deaths, 76s.
ROME, August 1o.-Ten new cases Of
cholera and six deaths were recorded
I'm Naples in the last twenty-four hours.
The outbreak In Campo Basso IS confined
10 the town OF Fossato.
VIENNA. August 19.--To-days cholera
returns from Ga1lcia show a decided
decrease In the epidemic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
Imp,rtant Dispatcbes Got Ier,

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. August 10
important Government dispatches for
Honolulu failed TO be taken on the steam
er Monowai yesterday. They arrived
here shortly before the steamer left her
wharf, but before the naval pay office
messenger reached the dock the steamer
was already out in the harbor. lie had
no instructions 10 signal and stop her,
so the messages will remain here till the
Goth. What the nature of the dispatches
were could not be learned, but they were
evidently important.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20

NASHVILLE. TENN. August ~. -i'ire
at Dixon. on the Northwestern division
Of the Nashville, Chattanooga and st.
Louis railroad. to-day destroyed me
greater part Of the business portion Of the
town. The losses are estimated at $50
000 and the insurance $4,000 The fire.
which broke out at 2 O'Clock, destroyed
the business houses occupied by r. NJ.
White q Co., HenslOw d Matt, Mcdaniel
a Jameson, Gray Il Sanders, Dods0n's
shoe store. j. X. Spicer. Murrell q An
drews, Scott & Whine and r. f. Me
Nreary. Several residences were also
burned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-20
WRECK ED THE BANK.
A Disastrous Failure Tor which the Hard
Times Are Not Responsible.

TOPEKA, KAN, August 10.-One OF
the most disastrous and complete baak
failures that has occurred IN Kansas Is
that Of the Finney County Farmers Bank.
IL will not be able 60 pay more than IS
per cent OF It's deposits. and. in the opin-
ion Of State Bank Commissioner Breden-
thai its officers should be arrested and
prosecuted for swindling. The bank is
the successor Of the Finney County Ma
tional Bank, which. when IL was In
failing condition last winter was convert
ed into a State bank When reorganiza-
tion was effected, with a capital stock Of
$4,000. Bank Commissioner Charles +.
Johnson visited Garden city and made an
examination. He was shown 10000 In
cash. and on that showing permitted the
bank 10 begin business After he had re-
turned 10 Topeka, as IL now appears, a
lot Of the worthless paper Of the national
bank was substituted for the cash, and
the bank was looted in the most methodi-
cal manner by It's officers. Hard times
had nothing 10 do with Il.