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Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
General Markets.

NEW YORK. April 17.-FLOUR-State and western, quiet; weak; low extras, S2.l0d2.b .b5; city mills S3.9014; city mills patents, $4. 400 &.60; winter wheats. low grades, g.. l0lo2.55.
 WHEAT-No red sold off 154@lsSc. on easier cables; small India shipments; increased re- ceipts west: increase on passage. foreign sell ings; longs realizing; weak west and free sell ing for western accounts; steady; fairly active; July and May most active; May, 75 7-le17614c.; June, 769sGzB34c. -.-.-
 RYE-Dull; steady; western, 5S162c.
 BARLEY-Inactive; firm; state, 65GD75c: west ern, 6OlD75c.
 CoRN-No.2 2, firmer; moderately active; May. x7L047ssc.; June, 471k047s4c.
 OATS-No. ?, dull; steady; state, 5@47c.: western, 3T0147c.
 Sls25; old mess, $17.75. @1025
 BUTTER-Fair demand; firm; state dairy, 2a127c. state creamery, 2512ac.
 CHEESE-Moderate demands; steady; state. e1Sa12c.; skins, 711C09lSc.
 EGGS-Moderate demand weak; state and Pennsylvania, 16c: western, 1534616c.
 SUGAR-Raw. firm: quiet fair refining. 314c.; centrifugals. 96 test, 3a4c refined fairly active; firm; crushed, 5lk05 ll-l6c.; powdered, 5 3-16QD5ssc.
 TURPENTINE-Dull; firm at aa0321kc.
 MOLASSES-Fair demand; firm; New Dr. leans open kettle, good to choice, 3063sc.
 RICE-Quiet; steady; domestic. fair to extra, 3151xc.
 TALLoW-Dull; easy; city, 5051sc.; country, 51s05ssc., as to quality.
 HAY-Fair demand; firm; shipping, 7067bc.; good to choice. sc0a6c.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
Celebrated the Coup d.Etat.

BELGRADE, April 15.-The details of the coup d'etat were carried out with remark able swiftness and simplicity The regents and cabinet ministers responded to an in- vitation to dine in the old palace. Eight were seated at dinner, the king presiding. After the third course the king rose and said to the regents: "Gentlemen-For four years you, in my name, have administered the kingly power. I thank you heartily for the trouble you have taken. I now feel able to administer the power myself, and will exercise it from this moment. beg you, therefore, immediately to hand me your resignations" M. Ristics replied that he could not and would not comply with the kings request, which was con- trary to the constitution. The king there upon left the room and sent an aid-de- camp to demand the resignations of the ministers. As they all remained obdurate he ordered them to leave the old palace and go to the new palace to pass the night In the morning they were conveyed to their residences under guard. The kings as- sumption of power was celebrated with a torchlight procession and general illu- minations
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
Piums Nearly Gone.

wAsHISeToN, April 12-The president sent the following nomination to the sen ate: Edward H. Strobel of New York to bc third assistant secretary of state; Daniel N. Morgan of Connecticut to be treasurer of the United States; Conrad V. Jordan of New York to be assistant treasurer of the United States at New York city; Henry L. Peckham of Rhode Island to be third lieutenant in the revenue cutter service; Daniel M. Browning of Illinois to be com missioner of Indian affairs; Frank o. Arm strong of Washington, D. C., to be assist ant commissioner ot Indian affairs.
 WASHINGTON, April 1.-The president sent the following nominations to the sen. ate; State-Alexander w. Terrell of Texas to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to Turkey. Treasury-Charles w. Larrabee of Maine to be collector of customs for the district of Bath Me
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
MORS RULED BRUSSELS.
Mayor Buls Knocked Inseusihls and Al
 most Killed.


 most Killed.
 BRUSSELS, April 1T.--Sunday was day of extreme watchfulness ;tnc anxiety on the part of the authorities throughout Bel. gium. Reports from all points indicate that the strike is spreading steadily and that the temper of the strikers is growing worse. In this city the morning passed without disturbances. Several suffrage meetings were held, but they were orderly, and the speeches were not violent. In the afternoon, however, thousands of working. men held a turbulent meeting on the road to the race course outside the city limits. The advertised object of the meeting was to denounce the proclamation of Mayor Bulls prohibiting public demonstrations in favor of universal suffrage.
 Mayor Bulls was walking home on the Avenue Louise about an hour later, when some POO socialists returning from the meeting, came down the street. They booted and jostled him, but allowed him to pass. After he had left the mob about 50 paces behind him, three men ran out, and one of them struck him heavy blow with & stick on the head As Bulls turned he received another blow on the back of the neck. He fell bleeding and unconscious to the pavement.
 M Bulls was still unconscious when taken to his home. He recovered consciousness toward evening and probably will be able to resume his official duties within few days. King Leopold has inquired twice by special courier after his health. It is re ported that Volders will be arrested for his part in the meeting which preceded the as sault.
 The city is as if in a state of siege. All places of amusement are deserted. The police and the rioters have the streets to themselves
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
Fought Haad te Hana.
Bsrricsdss a. Antwerp. q

ANTWERP, April ls-The situation grows more threatening hourly from noon. The strikers gathered repeatedly in large crowds throughout the northern district before 5 o'clock. AS often as the police dis. persed them they summoned hundreds more to their aid and reassembled. Short ly after es squad of police. riding with drawn swords against the workingmen, were overwhelmed with showers of stones and timberr.
 The police retired in confusion. While the reserves were being summoned the strikers threw up barrfcades in the side streets. Women and children hastsned from the houses with arearma When an- other squadron of police. supported by detachment of the civic guard, tried half an hour later to drive back the mob they were met with volleys from tho rsvolvsra and rifles of the men behind the barn. cades.
 Many of the soldiers were wounded and were removed to the hospital More mili- tary were summoned and after two charges carried the barricades. The strikers re- treated, firing, gathered in the northern district in the evening, and more fighting Is expected
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
Girl Who Weighs gro Pounds.

A girl IS years old, who weighs 370 pounds, is the daughter of o. B. Braiser, a farmer, who lives at the foot of Cum berland ridge. At the age of the child was of ordinary size and intelligence, but about that time she began to increase rapidly in flesh, and it was within year after that she attracted attention on ac- count of her abnormal growth. From that time on she increased to such pro- portions that people for miles around focked to see her, and she became the wonder of the day.
 She is yet child in age and actions, engaging heartily in sports with neigh bor children, and is clever and energetic in all her movements. The skill of the physicians has been ineffective in staying the rapid growth. (Tsnn.) Re- vssw-Appsal.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
struck All Along the Lla..

DENVER, April 1s.-The threatened strike of the machinists, boiler makers and black smiths employed in the Union Pacific shops did not occur The men are in the dark in regard to the cause of the trouble and a committee was sent to Omaha to straighten things out. It Is probable that no decisive movement will be made until the committees report is received.
 At Salt Lake, Utah. 30 boiler makers, machinists and blacksmiths out of a force of 700 employed went out at noon. Half of the strikers are nonunion men and it Ia claimed that they will return today Ad- vices received at the Salt Lake Union Ps- cific headquarters report that the strike is general over the system and extends to Butte, Utah on the Northern, 10 Portland along the Oregon short line and to Chey- enne along the line in Wyoming
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
Our General Finapoes oood.

WAsHNeToN, April 17-As to the present condition of the treasury, aside from the gold situation, 1t is gradually improving. owing to the fact that customs receipts are increasing beyond expectations, while the expenditures are being kept as low as pos sible. Representative Springer, chairman of the ways and means committee, when ask ed what should be done, said he did not know what action Mr. Carlisle would take, but that he himself was decidedly in favor of making use of the gold reserve
 Some persons who were talked to said that they regarded the reserve as a pledge; that it would be held there to meet pay ment of greenbacks, and that therefore it should be kept intact. The general opin- ion was that after the treasury had actu- ally reached the point where there was no free gold that there would be not nearly so great 8 shock as has been so freely pre- dicfad
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
READY FOR REVOLT.
CUBAN REvoLUTioNlSTS oRaANiZ.
 ING IN NEW YORK

Ar Expedition May Be Started at Any
 Time to Strike a Blow For Cuban Inde-
 pendence-Thair Veteran Generals win
 Led Them to Battle Once More.
 NEW YORK, April 1.-The Herald today prints the following story: "ln New York is brewing today what may develop into revolution in Cuba within the next few months. The project is one of long stand. ing. The possibility of its climax within a short time is the result of the recent cleo tions in Cuba, which were unsatisfactory to the people there and to Cuban patriots in America. Instead of starting an ex- petition from Key West or Tampa, Fla, 1t Is probable that if one is undertaken it will b. organized here, if not actually started from this city.
 'tIn Hardman hall, Fifth avenue and Nine teeth street, was organized. last evening the New York Cuban revolutionary party, its avowed purpose being to uphold the movement for independence and lasting republican form of government in Cuba.
 Ready For Action.
 While of course no open declaration was made that 1t was contemplated to start revolutionary expedition to Cuba in the near future that idea was clearly conveyed by statements that money in plenty had been collected to send men, arms and ann munition the moment 1t should be decided that extreme measures were the only re- sort.
 "Men enough to fit out not one, but five, six or seven expeditions, and arms and ac- coutrements are within reach it declared. Delegate Marti and the counsel of direc- ton alone stands between the government and immediate insurrection. When they are convinced their plans are perfect and there can be no chance of failure, as in the 10years' revolt ending in 1878, then the word will be given, and under the same generals who led the insurgents 15 years begin their fight for absolute independ- ence.
 "The New York clubs generally meet in Military hall, I93 Bowery, and their total membership is more than 500. The enroll ment of all the clubs in the United States Is considerably more than 5000
 Plenty of Funds.
 Treasurer Guerra said: The party has plenty of funds, and when the time comes there will be no lack of money to carry on the revolution. The war may start at any time. It may come next month for the matter of that. but we are prepared for 1t. These reports of expe- ditions from Key West that have been sent out are malicious falsehoods. Our party has not been fitting out an expedition to start from Key West or anywhere In that vicinity, and for what purpose the stories have been circulated I don't know
 "The Cubans in this city believe that once in possession of their island they can put it on 8 good, solid war footing in 10 years. They estimate the net income of the island at $40, ,0O0, 900 per year. This amount they propose to invest in navy, calculating they can at least purchase 10 cruisers or battle ships every yearn
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
IN MEMORY OF LESTER JAeaEa.

We looked upon thy calm, sweet sleep And said: An, wherefore should we weepf Why mourn because thy work is done, The crown by thee so early won? Thy life was brave and true and fair; Thou hadst not learned the word despair; For thee was love in every breast; Thy life, and cen thy death, was blest. o soul so full of music sweet,
 What harmonies thy coming greet: For us the sound of sobs and tears, For thee the songs and welcome cheers- But ye. within your home today, Whence all that's bright was borne away What can say to give relief, Or help you in your bitter grief7 Your hearts wild anguish we'll know You reel beneath the heavy blow; And words to help you all are vain, They seem mockery to your pain. But, father. in your face, to-day: saw a look which seemed to say. "A stronger arm Is round me thrown. bravely bear, but not alone" An, mother. with your love so true, No power Is mine to comfort you. For, as our pastor said today,
 Man cannot help you; let us prayr' W. J. Ruppert in Rochester Post-Express.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
seorr. Wa. Tired of B.,nx Away.

Georges mother had company in the parlor one evening when the nurse was Away. Mamma put him to bed and told him to go to sleep like good boy. He was very unwilling and was hardly per suaded even when she told him that he would not be by himself, for God was with him and would take care of him. At last he consented, and she went down stairs to her visitors. After an hours pleasant chat she congratulated herself that the baby was fast asleep, when what should she see at the parlor door but her little boy in his white nightgown, look ing as if he had just stepped down from a picture and saying pathetically, Man ma, dear, you tum up and tay wifi bod awhile and let me tum iu hsrs. "--Nsw Yotk Trihuns.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
To Entertain g. ROO Sailors.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Rear Admiral Gherardi arrived here from Fort Monroe. The object of his visit was to consult with Secretary Herbert regarding the entertain ments to be given in New York on the oc- casion of the naval review, and included the numberless details connected with the ceremonies which will take place at the review. It is said that the question of the collation. to be given the sailors of the fleet by the New York Chamber of Commerce was also discussed. Naval officers are in- clined to think that the Chamber of Com merce has undertaken bigger task than it imagines-that is, there are about g, 800 blue jackets in the fleet, and if only half of them are allowed to go ashore it will make a big crowd to lunch in the style which the organization giving the affair intends It is doubtful if the men can be accommo- dated in the Seventh regiment armory, as intended. It is understood, however that consent will be given the men to accept the invitation.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
sineular Betroth.l custom.

"They have a queer betrothal custom down among the common natives or peons of Guatemala" said Alfred Thompson, (which is scarcely romantic for the girl. was passing the hut of 8 native on fnca, or coffee plantation, one day, when saw an old woman belabor- ing her daughter with a good sized stick, which she applied vigorously across the shoulders and body of her be- loved offspring, who set up walls of woe and pain, though fancy her tears were quickly dried, for 1t was significant event for her. This is the way the old lady gave her consent to the marriage of her daughter. The natives receive but little cash during the year. The priests charge what is there considered good sum for performing marriage cere- mony, and the natives of the lower classes dispense with it. The mother beats the daughter, there is feast of frijolh and tortilh cakes and the dispen- sation of unlimited quantities of native whisky, everybody is happy and drunk, and that constitutes the marriage, which, singular as 1t may appear, is regarded and observed, n rals, faithfully"
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
M..hodIst. Condemn parooni.l Schools.

TARRYTows, N. T., April 12-The Meth odist conference completed It's work at the evening session. St. Paul's church was filled, and the service was lively one. The first breeze was caused by the Rev. W. s. Winans, who offered resolution on the subject of the admission of women dele gates to conferences. A committee was appointed to take charge of the matter and report at the next conference. Dr. J. M. King introduced a lengthy preamble and resolution upon the action of the Roman Catholic church in urging, under the direc- ton of Mgr. 'atolli. the fusion of parochial with public schools in localities where the Catholic churches are not strong enough to keep their parochial schools on an equal footing with the public schools. He was interrupted by outbursts of applause.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
The Raised Edge of i. Coin.

The smooth raised edge around the face of modern coins, and inclosing the device as frame incloses . picture. not only adds great deal to the beauty of the piece, but serves double utilitarian purpose, first to protect the designs from wear. and second to afford horizontal surface so that the coins may be piled up vertically one on top of another without danger of toppling over. As soon as the raised edge is worn from q coin it loses it's clear beauty of design and fast degenerates into a mere char acterless disk of metal.
 Owing to the long rest which metallic currency had in this country during the reign of greenbacks and shinplasters United States coins are remarkably clear cut and we'll preserved. Even coins minted before the war retain part of the milling. -New York Snn
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
ALLEGED CUSTOM HOUSE FRAUDS.
Colonel Tichenor Asks Secretary C@rllsts
 to Make an InxestigatIon.

Colonel Tichenor Asks Secretary Carlisle
 to Make an investigation.
 NEW YORK, April 15-The revival of the agitation of the custom house scandals and fraud in the appraisers stores at this port, has caused considerable excitement among the employees in the custom service.
 The interest in the matter was further heightened by the statement of Colonel Tichenor, president of the board of general appraisers, that he had written a letter to Secretary Carlisle asking that commis- sion be at once appointed to make thor ough investigation of all the charges, and punish each and every person found guilty of malfeasance in office.
 ', Colonel Tichenor denies that he is in any way connected with the alleged frauds, and says that he thinks the whole matter is in- spired by certain employees of the govern ment, themselves guilty of wrongdoing, for the purpose of diverting attention from themselves
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
FASTEST OF HER CLASS.
The Cruiser Detroit Proves to He vs,
 Speedy.

Speedy.
 NEW LONDON, Conn, April 1s-The new cruiser Detroit is grand success During her final run on Long Island sound she de- veloped an average speed of IS &3-100 knots an hour. To this the additions and deduc- tions in consequence of the tide will be made by the naval officers, and it is safe to say that a speed of 19 knots was main tained. Having made this record the De- troit bears the distinction of being the fast est of her class in the world.
 The contract calls for l7 knots an hour, and having developed 19 the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock company of Bal timore, the builders, will receive a premi- um of $3Oo, GOO, which will be the largest premium ever paid by any government upon the completion of a vessel
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
ORDERED IT DOWN.
Why Our rfsE Was Lowered st Ms
 wall,

why our FfaM was AoWeFsu nt Mae
 wall.
 WASHINGTON, April 15.-A dispatch ts the New York Herald reads: That Com missioner Blount acted under instructions to withdraw the marines from Honolulu and haul down the American flag from the provisional government house Is now offi- rially admitted for the first time. In ex- planation of their reasons for not making the admission before, the ofYicials say they were afraid the withdrawal of the protec- torate established by Minister Stevens, if prematurely announced, without proper explanation to the Hawaiiaes. might have caused the provisional government much embarrassment and possibly accustomed bloodshed. -z
 Tt Is now openly confessed that MT. Cleveland and his cabinet have from the first disapproved the act of Minister Ste vens in establishing the protectorate over the islands. It is not only considered to be against the traditions of this government, but in absolute violation of international law u
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
A Short. Hot Fight,

CoNEY ISLAND, April 1s.-The Smith Williams prize fight was short and hot. The fighting was unquestionably fast and furious. Both men stood up like stone walls and gave and took without the slight est pretentions of trying to avoid single blow. Williams was knocked down sever al times before he received the knockout blow. Each time he came up gamely, but showed greater signs of fatigue.
 Smith, too, was quite unsteady on his feet, even when he planted the finishing blow with his right on the point of Will liams' jaw Time, minutes, 35 seconds.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
MT. Sheahan SaYn but Little.

WASHINGTON, April 1b.-The develop ments of the next few days in New York state politics will be closely watched by politicians and others. They must be looked to for the clew as to what occurred at the much talked about interview betwe,
 Lieutenant Governor Sheehan of New York, who came on here for the purpose by appointment. and President Cleveland. "We had very pleasant interview" said Mir. Sheehan to the reporters. "A highly satisfactorily interview" he replied in an- swer to other questions, and beyond this nothing could be obtained from MT Shee- han or Senator Murphy as to their visit.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-20
TROOPS CALLED OUT.
THE ENTIRE MILITIA OF BELGIUM
 UNDER ARMS.

Many Soldiers Were Seat to She m@spia@sss
 sions to Re Made te the rseple--Etshs
 With Strikers In the Streets of Antwerp.
 BRussxLs, April lsS-Ths dynamite sx- plosion at Mons seems to have acted aa am incentive to the strikers 10 commit further sutrages. The strikers filled the drinking places and indulged in all manner of threats against the government. aud as the day wore on they became emboldened and determined to take possession of the town for labor procession.
 The government has issued decree oalI- ing out all the militia for the defense of the state. This means the mobilization of about 4S.o0o troops against the working. men.
 Their intentions were known Co the au- thorities, who have many spies among the workmen, and when the mob. singing ''Carmagnole" and the 'MarseillaIse." st- tempted to march through the streets, they were met by strong detachment of ths civic guard. The usual order was given for the strikers to disperse, but no stten- tion was paid to 1t by the strikers. Hoot- ing and yelling they attempted to march on, when the order was given for the civic guard to prepare to fire. The mob d~fied the guards to fire upon them and threw heavy stones, bottles and other missiles at them. The guard fired upon the crowd, but this did not effect their diapersal On the contrary, 1t only infuriated them and charge sn masse was made upon the guard.
 Fought Hand te Hsna.
 A desperate hand to hand conflict en- sued. The main body of the strikers was broken up. but groups of struggling men could be seen in the side streets leading from the main thorouRhfare.
 The battle was long and bitterly contest cd, but finally the civic guard wers sicto- rious. 1t is known that four of ths miners were killed. Many of the rioters were wounded and a number were taken to the hospital. Fourteen soldiers were wounded. Three will not recover. They were rs-, moved to the hospital, where there ante mortem statements were taken for the public prosecutor.
 The anxiety Is Intense. The news from Mons and Antwerp has stricken the more prosperous classes with panic. There Is general tendency to urge the deputies to decide speedily the question of suifr&ge and not to be too sparing of concessions to ths popular demand.