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The village improvement society might have covered themselves with glory, had they put in operation after the last storm, the very fine snow blows, which they are reported as having had built. Perhaps, though, as the snow was so very wet the blows might have been soiled, had they been used. As it was, the walking WAS the very worst known for years. There is but little use for talk of introducing water into the town. We can't take care of what we have, under the present condition of things.
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We can't take care of what we have, under the present condition of things. A delegation from Trumbull grange visited Housatonic grange, Saturday evening.
 Walter $. Curtis is now night operator at the tower, near Johuson's curve.
 Prof Bartley spent Sunday in town.
 Selectman William Blamey is now manager of the coal yard at the upper dock. Mir Blamey has had considerable experience in the coal business, and no doubt the trade will be largely increase d under his efficient management. s5 H. P Stagg attended the town clerks meeting in Hartford on Monday.
 B. H. Merrick is arranging plans for extensive alterations in his house on Main street.
 Mir Peterson has purchased the horse and wagon, lately owned by Morgan Freeman.
 George Wheelcr's horse slipped on the ice, fell, and broke his leg, recently. He had to be killed.
 Miss Van Duyne ot Brooklyn, N. Y. has visited friends in town.
 Miss Wolfe held a progressive whist party at her home, last Wednesday even ing.
 It is reported that Officer Stagg spoiled an attempt at an elopement, recently.
 Elliott J. Peck is again very ill.
 Mrs Warner of Hartford is visiting hel daughter, Mrs E. c. Wood.
 There was a large attendance at tht Methodist church, Sunday evening at tht Christian Endeavor society service.
 Thomas Mclaughlin was brought be fore Justice Peck, for filling up with bug juice, and fined $3 and costs.
 Thomas Donaldson, son-n-law of Bur Cosier, who died in Bridgeport, las1 week, was buried in Union cemetery.
 The Eagles had a very successful re ception in Town hall. last Friday even ing.
 Housatonc grange will celebrate it fifth anniversary, February 27.
 It is rumored that Jerome May has purchaser for his valuable property, d the town dock. A New York party wishes it for manufacturing purpose.
 The M. l.. A., meet with Mrs Far child.
 The Methodist Endeavor Society hold a socable at Mrs Otis Burr's on Thurs day evening.
 Pomona grange of New Haven coun the first Thursday in Marcn.
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ASPETUCK. Mrs Clara Brown of Weston who ha
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All of Thomas Beecher's friends, and
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Albert Bradley win have out shortly
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405 Main St.
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"For several years I have recommended your Castoria, and shall always continue to Q So as it has invariably produced bcnc.sci-l results"
 EDWIN F. PxRDKE NJ. D.,
 18th Street and 7th Ave, New York City oxPASY, n MURRAY STREET, NEW YoRx Crrr
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and sent back to the world from which they had professed to come out.
 One Abolitionist living near the Wood bury line was granted letter ''in good and regular standing," to the North church in that place. Two prominent members of the church, both belonging to each political party, after the eXcom munication process had begun, called up on Mir Garfield end
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
BLOUNT STAYS AT HAWAII.
lie Has Been Chosen to Succeed
Minister Stevens.

Stevens Ordered to Turn the Legation
Over to His Successor ct Once.
Stevens Removal the Result OF His
Activity in Favor of Annexation.
Bowen and Sewall Also Under a
Cloud.
Washington, May 9.-Oficials Of the
state department tonight confirm the
predictions heretofore made that ex-Rep-
resentative Blount would be appointed
minister resident to the Hawaiian Islands.
1t has been supposed that Minister Stevens
would remain in charge of the legation
until the Oath of this month, at
which time he had announced his inten-
tion of sailing for San Francisco. 1t is now
known that Minister Stevens has been
instructed to forthwith turn over the
legation TO Commissioner Blount, who has
Deen chosen his successor. There is rea-
son to believe that Minister Stevens was
not allowed to remain in charge of the
legation until May "a because Of his activ-
lty III behalf of annexation.
A COUPLE OF sCHEMERs.
1t is further stated at the department
that Messrs. Bowen and Sewall, who
went to Honolulu shortly after Commits
9iOllcI blOuHJ arrival, nave been active
IN their efforts to stimulate a sentiment
on the islands in favor of annexation, and
there is reason to believe that they have
sought to create the impression that in so
DONG they were representing the Presi-
dent. Secretary Gresham has informed
Commissioner BlOunt that the President
repudiates everything said and done by
these gentlemen. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Sewall was an applicant for the
position of Third Assistant Secretary of
State under the present administration,
but failed to secure the appointment.
SAD RETURN.
Ex-Minister Stevens, who will sail for
the United States on May "A,
will be accompanied by Mrs. Stevens and
Miss Stevens. They will bring with them
the body of the daughter who was
drowned early in this year.
Letters received by naval officers and
others in the government service indicate
that the provisional government main
tains firm hold. Ono letter states
that the native sentiment in favor of an
neXation is growing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
LEAVES TO BE RESTRICTED.
Secretary Herbert TO Correct an
Abuse in the Navy.


Washington, May Secretary Herbert
has authorized a statement that he will
decline to extend the leave of absence of
any officer of the navy who is engaged in
private business. He will not interfere
with the orders of his predecessors, but
will grant no new leaves of this kind and
will call in all those already granted at
the expiration of the terms assigned them.
The secretary says he does not think it
right tnat an officer educated by the govern
mentshould be permitted, for his own pri-
vatea advantage to utilize his knowledge and
experience against the government and at
the same time remain on its pay roll
Among the officers affected by Secretary
Herbert's order are the following Q Com
mander William NJ. F'olger late chief of
the bureau of ordnance, who has been
granted two years leave of absence from
January last; Lieutenant Commander
William Swift, employed by Sellers & Co.,
ofPhiladelphia, and furloughed until Feb.
l, 1894; Lieutenant Commander F. w.
SymOnds and Chief Engineer
L. W. Robinson, employed in
private capacities at the worlds fair,
each with a years leave of absence
Lieutenant Commander G. G. Cornwell,
employed by the Thomson-Houston com
pany, on leave Lieut.. A. D. Wadhams,
lecturing, on leave until Sept. /, 1893;
Lieut.. G. A. Stone, employed by Carnegie
& Co, on leave until March 16, 1894;
Lieut.. w. Fl. briggs, employed by an
ordnance company having contracts with
the government, furloughed until
Sept. l, next; Lieut.. w. p. Clason,
on leave till June 30 next attend
ing to private business; Chief
Engineer N. p Towne, employed by
Cramp & Sons, on leave till January, 1895;
Lieut.. w. w Wood, employed by the
American Prolectile Company, on leave
since October, 1890; Civil Engineer A. G.
Menocal, employed by the Nicaragua
Canal Company, on leave till June B next;
and Civil Engineer r. E. Peary, employed
by the Philadelphia Geographic Society,
on leave until Nov 2, 1895.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.
The Supreme Council in Ninth An
nual Session at Chicago.

Chicago, May 9-The ninth annual ses-
sion of the supreme council of the Catholic
Knights of America convened to-day with
tifty-four delegates present. The session
was inaugurated by the attendance of the
delegates in a body at service held in the
Church of ST. Francis, at the conclusion
of which they marched to Washington
hall, where they were called to order by
President Coleman. The only business to
come up was the appointment of a com
mittee on credentials after which the
body adjourned to meet at 9 O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
A very important case which win prob
ably be considered tomorrow is that Of
ex-Treasurer O'Brien against whom
there is a charge of defalcation. MIR.
O'Brien is in the city and wants to COM
promiselin some way.
The programme for this afternoon in
cluded sightseeing and visiting, and this
evening the Chicago knights gave an en-
tertainment and reception in honor of the
visitors at Apollo hall
The reading of various reports occupied
the time of the afternoon session. The
report that attracts most attention is that
of the supreme trustees, which deals
with Mr.. O'Briens defalcation. The
trustees report that they refused to ac-
cept Mr.. O'Brien's proposition to release
his Sureties in consideration of an indem-
nifty permitting him to pay off the deficit
in Semi-annual inStallmentS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
HOME RULE FOR ERIN.
The House of Commons Resume Con-
sideration of the Bill

London, May 9.-The, House Of Com
mons resumed its session to-day as COM
mittee of the whole on the Irish home
rule bill. G.. G. T. BARLEY, conservative,
moved to insert the words subordinate
to parliament" in the first clause of the
bill, so as to make the clause read: son
and after the appointed day there shall be
in Ireland legislature subordinate to
parliament etc.
Mr.. Gladstone said that MIR. Bartley's
motion implied disbelief in the assurances
of the government, and, therefore, over
stepped the bounds of parliamentary
rules. Mr.. Bartley appealed to thechair-
man to state whether the amendment
was in order or not.
The chairman decided that the words
were admissible.
Mr. Gladstone thereupon denounced the
amendment as obviously intended to pass
a slight upon the Irish legislature and
implying distrust of that legislature on
the part of parliament.
GosCHEN CHARGES EvADsIoN.
MIR Goschen, formerly chancellor of the
eXchequer, accused the government of
practically evading the question of impe-
rial control over the Irish legislature
Mr.. Goschen said that if Mr.. Gladstone
was in earnest in his alleged purpose to
make the imperial parliament supreme,
he would not hesitate to accept the
amendment
Col. Saunderson, conservative, member
of parliament for Armagh, asked Mr.
Gladstone what machinery in the bill
enabled the nominal supremacy of the i'm
perlal parliament to be enforced All the
machinery that he (Saunderson) could
see in the bill was Irish beyond control of
the imperial parliament, and would not
be worth a straw
After considerable debate the amend
ment was rejected by vote of 292 to PSI
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
William Redmond, Parnellite, moved
that the Irish legislative assembly be
called Il parliament instead of a legisla-
ture.
Mr.. Gladstone opposed the action, on
the ground that the paramount assembly
ought to be called parliament, and distin-
guished from body in which parliament
delegated certain powers.
Mr. Morley said that the distinction
between a parliament and a legislature
was merely matter of sentiment, with
out material significance.
Mr. Labouchere remarked that while
not regarding names, but things, he knew
that Irish sentiment would be gratified if
the assembly in Dublin were called a par
lament. He therefore advised the prime
minister to accept the amendment.
The vote against the amendment was
466 to 40.
William Saunders, liberal, member of
parliament for Newington Walwroth,
who showed a disposition to vote against
second reading of the Irish home rule
bill, but finally voted with his party, is
about TO retire from parliament in defer
ence to the wishes of his constituents,
who are displeased with his course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
A PANIC AT A FIRE.
Dry Goods Clerks Faint But All Res
cued Without Loss of Life.

Utica, N. Y, May 9.-The dry goods
establishment of J. B. Wells, Son & Co.
was burned to-day. The fire started at
10 o'clock and burned with frightful
rapidity The clerks, eighty in number
a majority of whom were women, were
panic-striclgen and several tainted, but
there was no loss of life. Several, how
ever, were painfully burned. The store
was one of the largest dry goods houses
lished over half a century. The stock
was valued at $l75,000 and was practically
ruined. There was an insurance of Sl07,-
600 on the stock and 500, 600 on the build
inc and fixtures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
presbyterian Mission workers.

Nashville, May 0.--The thirteenth an
nual meeting Of the woman's board Of
missions Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church Of the United States is
in session in this city. 9'he de-
vOtional exercises were conducted
by Mrs r. B. Ruston Of Evansville, Ind.
The reports Of the societies of the diff
ferent states are very encouraging gand
show the societies to be in good condition,
both spiritually and financially.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
A CHICAGO BANK FAILS.
It Had Branch Office on the Worlds
Fair Grounds.

Fair Grounds.
Chicago, May 9.-Among the exhibits
at the exposition to-day was national
bank under suspension. The exhibit was
not an attractive or pleasing one in the
eyes of the foreigners who had money on
deposit, but the fears of not gettingit back
are unfounded. The worlds fair branch
of the Chemical National Bank of Chicago,
now in the hands of Uncle Sam, usually
opened its doors on the second floor of
the pavilion administration building at
8 o'clock. At 9:25 o'clock came a tele-
phone message from Cashier Baden at the
downtown Office of the suspended bank to
close the doors of the exposition branch.
This was done and soon there was line
of anxious, complaining depositors, some
representing themselves, and others states
or concerns. They wanted to get in close
to the paying teller's window, but he
talked to those who understood English
in a reassuring way, and some went away
The paying teller said he would have paid
checks presented before the doors were
closed, but he had not the combination to
the vault
SEABERGER NOT ALARMED.
Treasurer Seaberger of the exposition
was an early caller. He said he had d
small account with the bank, but was
confident every depositor would be paid
in full and quickly. The question of u
successor to the Chemical National Bank
at the fair is one to be decided by the di-
rectOrv at its next meeting The
TTDifo1
COMMISSION, the Missouri board
and other states have money in the
bank. The Chemical National Bank paid
$4,000 for the privilege of doing business
in the worlds fair grounds and has al
ways done good business.
The troubles of the bank people will be-
gin when the foreigners from the Midway
plaisance villages, who speak little or no
English and have eXcitable natures, learn
of the suspension. The bank has a good
deal of their money in large and small ac-
counts and the depositors will want it
back in hurry.
THE DOWNTOWN BANK CLOSED:
The doors of the Chemical National
Bank did not open for business this morn
ing. This notice was posted on the door
of the bank:
The business of the Chemical National
Bank of Chicago is suspended and I am in
possession in the interest of the controller
of the currency JAMES d. STURGESS
National Bank Examiner
In conversation with a reporter this af-
ternoon, President Higinbotham of the
worlds fair directory denied that the
council of administration had in any way
indorsed the Chemical Nationals branch
at the fair grounds.
Bank Examiner Sturgis said tonight
that it would be at least a week before
he could prepare statements of
the assets and liabilities. The
only thing he learned to-day
was the amount of cash on hand. What
the figure was he refused to say. It is
probable that the worlds fair directors
will devise some means for the relief of
the banks customers. The banking con-
cession at the grounds will be promptly
awarded to some concern of undoubted
standing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
AUSTRALIAN BALLOTLAW
A Decision in Iowa Multiplying Some
of It's Provisions.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, May 8. - Judge
Preston has made a most important de-
cision in the district court at Marion in
volving a leading section of the Australian
ballot law The judge holds that the
section which provided that no ballot
without official Endorsement shall be al
lowed to be deposited in the ballot-box,
and none but ballots provided in
accordance with the provisions of
this act shall be counted. is
simply directory and not mandatory /;
that is, in case ballots are not prepared
and cast in accordance with the statute
the election is not invalid. He also held
that the section Of the act was also
merely directory, providing that all bal
lots shall be printed at the public ex-
pense and no other ballots shall be used
The effect OF the construction is that the
law may be disregarded SO long as fraud
is not reSOrted to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
A New Surgeon General.

Washington, May 9.-The Secretary of
the Navy has appointed Medical Inspector
J. Rufus Tryon surgeon general of the
navy to succeed Gen. John Mills Browne,
who will retire tomorrow Mr. Tryon
was appointed to the navy on Sept %,
1868, from New York, as an assistant sur
geon, and has since served successively in
the grades Of passed assistant surgeon,
surgeon and medical inspector. In re-
ceiving promotion to surgeon general he
sl1ips the grade of medical director, of
which there are fourteen on the active
list The appointment is somewhat in
the nature of a surprise
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
A BANK BREAK AT MELBOURNE
The Bank of Victoria Goes to the
Wall With Heavy Liabilities.

Melbourne, May 9.-The Bank Of Vic
toria, limited, has suspended. According
to the balance sheet of last December, the
failure is of great Importance. The
deposits amounted to over 97,00O,OO The
bank had several branches and it's London
office is at No. 26 Clements lane, r. C.
The subscribed capital of the Bank of
Victoria is 81 100000. The liabilities are
double that amount.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
Lieut.. Plummer KILLED.

Denver, Col, May "a telegram from
Durango, Col, says: st is reported that
Lieut.. Plummer, agent for the Nayaioes,
was killed while trying to arrest Costume.
A friendly Navajo says this is probably
true, as the Indians would kill him If he
attempted TO arrest C0stiano Trouble is
certain il the repOrt is true -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
A warship Sent to Nicaragua

Washington, May 9-As a result of the
discussion in the cabinet to-day Of the
serious condition of affairs existing in
Nicaragua, arisi&g out of the revolution.
the United States war steamship Atlanta,
Capt. Higgins, has been ordered to pro-
ceed Immediately to GreytOwn, on the
east coast of Nicarag qua, to protect Amer
lean interests in that country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
FILLED EACH OTHER WITH LEAD
Two WeIl-to-do Citizens of Indiana
in Mortal Combat.

Brazil, Ind, May 9-Sunday afternoon
James Rose and Edward Nelson, hereto
fore law-abiding and well-to-do citizens,
engaged in a quarrel. Hot words were
exchanged for a few minutes, when Rose
seized a double-barreled shotgun and
fred two shots into Nelson's body. Be
fore Rose could escape Nelson fred three
bullets from a 44-caliber revolver into his
body. Rose died a short time afterward
and Nelson is mortally wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
Murder Followed by Lynohing.

Little Rock, May 9.-Saturday night
Jesse Norman, young merchant OF
Bcarden, small town in Southern Ar,
kansas. was murdered and robbed by
three negroes. Yesterday James stewart
Dick Jansen and Abe Crane, the three
negroes. were arrested, and last night
they were lynched by a mob of fifty men
The negroes confessed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
MEMPHIS DUELIsTs.
Carmack Out on Bail But Collier a
Fugitive From Justice.

Memphis, Tenn, May 9.-E. w. Car
mack, editor-in-chief of the Commercial,
who challenged w. A. Collier, of the
Appeal-Avalanche to fight duel Satur-
day, was placed under $4,000 bond to
keep the peace for one year yesterday by
Judge ScraRgs of the criminal court. Col
lier is fugitive from Justice, the author
tiles being unable to find him. -Four
warrants have been sworn out against
him by the sheriff, charging him with ac-
cepting a challenge to fight duel. resist
ing arrest, assault and battery and carry
ing concealed weapons. Golfers seconds
have been arrested and released on bond
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
OLIVE IN TOWN.
A GRAND DUKE AS a VISITOR.
Alexis OF Russia Given q Dinner at the
Legation at Washington.

Washington, May 9.-Prince Contazu-
Gene, the Russian minister, gave a select
dinner darty tonight, in which only
young ladies were invited, in honor of the
Grand Duke Alexis, who is a guest of the
legation. After the dinner the mansion
was thrown open and a brilliant recep-
tion followed, at which large number
of social and political leaders were pres
cnt. 1t has not yet been determined how
long the duke will remain in Washington,
but his staV will he brief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
DUBosE ON TRIAL.
The Judge Facing Impeachment ON
Very Serious Charges.

Nashville, May 9.-The trial of Judge
Julius ]. Dubose Of the Memphis criminal
court was taken up in the state Senate
sitting as an impeachment court this
morning. The court is presided over by
the chief justice of the supreme court, b.
j. Lea. The list of charges brought
against Judge Dubose win fill several
columns of closely printed matter
and his answer is equally as long
He is accused Of tyranny and
corruption in office and using his official
prerogatiye to induce women TO submit TO
his wishes. His answer makes fat
denial Of most of the charges and-on some
pleads the statute OF limitation A mo-
tion TO quash is also entered on all the
charges. The trial is likely TO consume
at least ten days
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
The Gold Reserve Again Intact,

Washington, May 9.-The gold reserve,
which has for the past two weeks been
below the limit, was to-day made intact
again by the west. Secretary Carlisle
accepted the gold offered from ST Louis,
Mo, 81, 900, GOO, which with the gold in
the treasury makes the total Sl00, 1856 600,
or $19G, GOO free gold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
GIVEN FORTY LAsHEs.
A Convict Who Tried to Assault a
Child Saved From Lynching.

Columbia, S. c., May 9-Jim Bradley,a
trusty convict who has been at work at a
stockade twelve miles from the city y,made
an indecent proposal to the 7-year-old
daughter of a farmer named George f.
Lightsey, and while trying to disrobe her
an older sister came in the room. Brad
ing lynching Supt Neal had Bradley
brought back to the penitentiary this
afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
Booth to Recover.

New York, May 9.--Every indication
now points to the speedy recovery of
Edwin Booth from his recent serious ill
ness. DR.. St Clair Smith his attending
physician, said tonight that the actor
was getting well rapidly, but he would
not hazard an opinion as to how soon he
Monld be I'D and About.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
pestitution la Ruesia.

Moscow, May 9-The destitution which
exists in the rural districts of Central
and Southeastern Russia has extended TO
the province of Simbeersk, in Central
Russia, where great suffering and distress
prevail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-10
Cane Hatteras' New Light House.

Washington. May Capt. Evans Of the
light house board is having machinery
built to make marine borings off Cape
Hatteras, n. c., with a view Of localizing
the foundations for the new light house
to be erected there.