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Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Anxious to Hit It Again.

Many years ago, when the Democratic party had been badly beaten on certain issues in New York, there was confer ence of leaders, one of whom was the late Samuel J. Tilden.
 A proposition was offered by one of the conferees that the party continue on the same lines of policy, trusting to the better education of public opinion the next time.
 When MT. Tilden's views were re- quested, he said:
 'tOn Certain Occasion an Indiscreet Man placed himself beneath descend ing Pile driver. Of course he was Crush ed to Jelly, but Spark of Life Re- mained. The Doctors, by Dint of Band ages, Splinters, Plaster of Paris Molds, and Other Appliances of the Healing Art, Restored his Body to Semblance of Human Shape The Patient then lay for Several Days in Stupor. Finally one Morning he opened his Eyes, look ed languidly around and said i'll Fee ble Voice to the Attendant: Where is Itf Let Me Hit It Again' "--Washing- ton Post.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Most Important Day Yet.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Maximilian F. Schmittberger, captain of police and now in command of the Tenderloin district made confession before the Lexow com mittee to the effect that the entire police system of New York city, with the excep- tion of Superintendent Byrnes and few others, was rotten to the core; that Black mail and bribery, extortion and corrup- tion were common crimes in the depart ment, and that mercenary methods alone actuated his fellow officers. His charges implicate Inspectors Alexander s. Will fiams and McAyoy, ex-Inspector Steers, Police Commissioners James J. Martin and John c. Sheehan, Captains Price, George Gastlin and Frederick W. Martens, ex-Captain John Gunner and Wardmen Dunlap Robert Vail and James Cannon. The greater part of Schmittberger's testi- mony was against Inspectors Williams and McAyoy.
 Without question this has been the most important day i'll the history of the Lexow committee. Schmittberger's con- fession is prolific not only of sensations, but of evidence which confirms and yeri- fies what have been hitherto considered the most exaggerated ideas of police and official corruption. It deals with moro than individual cases. It shows the crim- inality that has peryaded the police depart ment
 Captain Schmittberger charged that Pc lice Commissioner James J. Martin had extended protection to disorderly houses, particularly the one conducted by a wom- an named Sadie West. When the witness detailed an officer to investigate the West house, Commissioner Martin ordered him to instruct the policeman to apologize to the keeper of the house for the investiga- tion. The house had been complained of by citizens, but Martin insisted on the | apology. Schmittberger said that it was also in compliance with Martins orders that he did not interfere with other houses of i'll fame on West Forty-sixth street. Witness had been forced to join the Pe- quod club, of which Police Commissioner 1 Sheehan is president, in order to secure official friendliness. Liquor dealers were induced by stress of police influence to buy mineral waters from one MunLinger, a | member of this club. Schmittberger was | also compelled to patronize the club. Captain Schmittberger said that patrol men had frequently violated his rules | They practically defied him. The Tam many Hall club, of which Commissioner Sheehan was president, upheld these men, | and they were enabled to act thus arbi- trarily through political influence. Many policemen were members of this club, as
 wsrs also Captains Deyery, Price and | StrsN-ss.
 | In conclusion. SchmittberGer said he had not been forced to pay for promotion because probably of good luck; that he would be always willing to give the Lex ow committee whatever information he possessed, and that in his opinion Superin- tendent Byrnes would be able to manage tho police department fairly well if he was not hampered by the impediments
 with which he now has to contend.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Days of Bioodshed.

SAVANNAH, Dec 26.-A special tele- gram from reliable parties at Quitman. Ga, throws a different light upon the wholesale slaughter of negroes in that county. The dispatch says:
 Never before in the history of Brooks county has there been so much crime and bloodshed as within the past few days. Six murders have been committed within the past week. News has just been re- ceived of outrages committed in the Nor ven district of this county that will almost equal tho hideous crimes recently perpe- trated upon the inoffensive Arnenians.
 It is reported that the murderers, after they had murdered these innocent negroes, entered their houses and subjected their wives and daughters to the most cruel and barharous outrages ever committed in a civilized community. A detailed ac- count would be too horrible to appear in print Tho murderous gang Is still at large, and some of the negroes are leaving the community for protection.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
A MURDERER's PICTURE.
Photographer Discovers It on the Retina of
 Mrs. Shearman's Eye.

JAMESTOWN, N. r., Dec 2i.-Photo- graphic science pay have given the first tangible clew to the identity of the mur- derer of Mrs Shearmnn and Mrs. Davis. Several have been the suspects and tho clews followed up without success, but tho impression of the murderer has been found on the rotina of Mrs. Shearman's s eye. Tho photograph was taken by Frcd $. Marsh, local photographer and to him Is due the credit of having originated the idea of examining the organ.
 The existence of the impression of the murderer on the eye was first discovered by means of n powerful microscope Un- fortunately the features of the man could not bc seen, as tho viow obtained shows only the back and very little of the sido. An apparently big man Is represented. with bushy whiskers, and wearing n long overcoat. The trousers appear to be badly wrlnkled.
 The coroner has taken out both the eyes of the murdered woman, and another pho toRraph will be takon by skilled photng- rapher. No impression was disooverablo on Mrs. Davis eyes. The funeral of the two murdered women was held yesterday afternoon. There was a large crowd pres ent, many being attracted out of curios- ity.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
CRIME MATCHED IN JAIL.
Three Men Who Robbed an Aged Couple of
 Their Savings Captured.


 ERIE. Fa., Dec. 24.-The rinpleaders In the gang of masse burglars who week ago beat and bound an l at the point of torture secured the Sl0, 000 which David and sarah Slocum had laid up for a rainy lay have been captured. They are Frank Anderson, farmer living within two miles of the scene of the robbery; Ralph Nanas CT and Jeremiah Casey. An. derson and Nanasler were captured to- gcther at the house of the former They rcs stei arrest, hut wero overcome. Casey was captured in tLe eastern part of tho stato.
 The conspiracy seems to have boon put up by Anderson and Casey in the Mead villo iail. Anderson was there on a son tence for larceny nnl mot Casey who was in for some mil or offense, Anderson knew about Sl, cams wea.th; also that he hid calle l in his money.
 In less taan tAo weeks a.tor the pair wero oIt of .al they. with four others, met at tho Anderson rendezvous and car ried out one Of the most daring and sue ccss'ul bur Elaries ;h the history of orimo In this SCI ton. Casey's fondness for his cups looscned his tongue, disarmcd his secretivenoss and gave the scent which TO- suited in the capture of tho gang.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Reward of Honesty.

Mir. Chugwater, who was taking rldo on a street car, had just handed half dol lar to the conductor. On counting tho change given to him in return he called out:
 Conductor, you didn't keep out your nickel. You've given mo 90 cents :"
 "So I have" replied the conductor, counting 1t himself "l must have dropped a dime in my nickel pocket by mistake Thanks" =.... ..
 Ho took back tho dime, put it into its proper pocket. and Mir Chugwater rode to his destination suffuscd with the comfort able glow that comes with the conscious ness of having done manly, honorable, upright act
 And 1t was not until Mir ChugwaAer had got of the car that 1t dawncd upon him he had paid 10 cents for his ride Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
voorhis Again Reached.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Policeman Will liam J. Mooney, formerly attached to Cap tain Creeden's command, testified before the Lexow committee that Reppenhagen had told him that ex-Assemblyman Mar tin and Police Commissioner Voorhis were each to receive s, 900 of the s15. 900 paid by Captain Creeden to secure his ap- pointment. The remaining $5, 900, Rep penhagen is alleged to have said, was for himself.
 Among the interested spectators at the session was Mayor K. B. Fisher of Grand Rapids. Rev. Dr. Parkhurst was there aud full of indignation because of the fail ure up to this time to call Superintendent Byrnes to the witness stand.
 My views on that subject are easily understood" !" said the doctor. "Byrnes should certainly be made to take the stand. He is the impersonation of the police de- partment-the very man who should be made to tell, like any other witness, what he knows of the crimes alleged here
 It has been stated that when .Superin- tendent Byrnes was called as a witness be- fore the committee he would be question ed simply as an expert in police matters. It was said that he would be asked to sug- gest remedies and would cooperate with the committee to effect legislation that WOtlIu reueuy the COnulUlOnS now com plained of. !"
 That outline of what is said to be the intention of MT. Golf and the committee regarding Superintendent Byrnes has evil dently stirred Dr. Parkhurst to his inner most depths, and for time it looked as though there would be a clash between the doctor on one side and MT. Golf and the committee on the other.
 ITO call him to the chair, {" said the doctor, "and not question him as to his career would simply be placing @ stamp of approval on his official acts. z-.
 It was predicted in the courtroom that unless the superintendent was handled as the doctor thought he ought to be-with- out gloyes-that the reverend gentleman would practically bolt the whole proceed ing and leave in the minds of Mir. Golf and the committee no doubt as to what he thought of their action.
 Before the session MT. Golf and Senator Lexow had 8 conference outside the court room. When they entered the room, Dr. Parkhurst held short but earnest con sultation with Mir. Golf. When the con ference was ended, they both shook hands cordially and the doctor wore a confident smile
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
DUEL WAS BLOODLESS.
Neither Dr. Barthou Nor M. Jaures Was
 Hurt.

Neither Dr. Barthou Nor M. Jaures Was
 Hurt.
 PARIS, Dec. 26.-The duel between M Jaures, the socialist leader, and Dr. Bar thou, minister of public works, growing out of the discussion in the chamber of deputies Monday took place at St. Ouen- sur-Seine Dr. Barthou, as the challenged person, selected pistols as the weapons to be used. Two shots were exchanged, with the result usually attending French duels that is nobody was hurt.
 The trouble that led to the duel had its origin in the measure introduced Mon- day by the government in the chamber of deputies making treason on the part of any army officer or private punishable with death in time of peace as well as war. NJ. Jaures introduced a counter measure. In the discussion that ensued the speakers became greatly excited. Dr. Barthou sprang to his feet and called the speaker a liar NJ. Jaures was subsequently, tenn porarily expelled from the chamber. He resented the insult put upon him by Dr. Barthou, and the challenge and the blood less encounter on the field of honor" re- suited
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
LEXOW SENSATIONS.
SUPERIN PENDENT BYRNES IMPllcAT-
 ED BY A WITNESS.

The Most Important Day In the History of
 the Lexow Committee-Schmittber
 Confession duplicates Nearly All Police
 Officers Except Byrnes.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Superintendent Byrnes figured conspicuously in the testi- mony of two witnesses before the Lexow committee. John Marrett, formerly an ngent of the Society For the Prevention of Crime testified that Superintendent Byrnes had bulldozed him, with threats and force, into divulging the secrets of his society and had afterward relented when he learned that the witness waa a brother Mason. .-.=s
 Hattie Ross, a colored woman who some years ago conducted two disorderly houses In this city, swore that she paid protection money to wardmcn men under Captain Byrnes, now superintendent of police
 Gradually and by successive stages Counsel Golf has 'gone up higher" He has adduccd testimony that throws a pe- culiarly questionable air around proceed ings of the highest official in the police de- partment. Superintendent Byrnes denies the allegations against him, but the be- smirching statements were made under oath, and the popular sentiment demands from him full explanation.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
A Crossing Accident.

VINELAND, N. J., Dec. 26.-A shocking accident, involving the loss of three lives, occurred at the Cedar avenue crossing of the South Jersey railroad at this place. A party consisting of Mrs. William D. Lewis. her daughter Mary and son John, aged respectively l6 and IA years, of East Vineland, and Mrs. David J. Jones and her 15-year-old daughter Mary of Bridge ton, was returning from church. Young Lewis was driving and whipped up the horse in an attempt to cross in front of the South Jersey express, which was rap idly approaching When in tho center of the track, the horse baked, and the next instant the train crashed into the car riage cutting 1t in two.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
nnInCa of Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec 20.-The statues of General Stark and Daniel Webster were unveiled in Statuary hall at the capitol, New Hampshire officials being guests Of honor. No business was transacted by either house. ....
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-After confer ences betweon tho Democratic members of the house committee on banking and cur rency and with tho approval of the sccro- tary of the treasury Mir. Springer intro duced substitute for the Carlisle curren- cy bill. It is substantially a new measure, although some of the sections of the orig inal measure are retained in the new bill
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Many Persons Attacked by a Mad Dog.

SALEM, N J., Dec 22-Just before noon n mad dog ran through the streets and carried terror and suffering with him. Fourteen persons were bitten. Four horses and ten dogs also felt the effects of his teeth. Through the prompt action of Croven brothers seven of the injured per sons left for New York to undergo treat mcns in the Pastcur institute. Professor Storey. principal of the High school, was one of the first persons attacked A crowd collected, and the dog with great rapid ity, attacked person after person. At last George Dixon managed to obtain gun, and coming close to the animal poured the contents of both barrels into his back.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Peace at Last.

ATLANTA, Dec. Ex-Governor Atkin- son has just received the following tele- gram from Quitman:
 All is quiet in Brooks"
 This is the only information that has reached tho governor from the scene of the outbreak since the sheriff's message an- nouncing his departure from Quitman for the disturbed locality with the Valdosta vedettes. Governor Atkinson expressed the opinion that the trouble was over and was sure no further demonstration of force would be necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Jumped From Poarhkecpsie Bridge.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y., Dee. 2e-Harry Menier, tho Engish bridge jumper, leaped from the top rail of the Poughkocpsie bridge with his parachute. The parachute. worked successfully, and Menier struck the water in just eight seconds after he started. He WIS picked up by his friends, who wcre in rowboat under tho bridge Menier showed no apparent injury from his rerilous leap. Tho Poughkocpsic bridge is 2l2 feet from the base of the rail to the water, which is GO feet deep.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Logical.

The girl was pale but rosolute, as is the habit of damsels of her age and limited ex. perience
 Papa" she protested. standing before her suitor, do not hurt Reginald. He is the light of my life.
 The old man smiled.
 That's all right he answered "t was just putting the lights out -
 Suiting the action to the word, he as- saulted the youth and cast htm forth -- Dstrsit Tribuus
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Wanted.

"Dld you open that car window, sir'"
 The speaker, quiet, gontleinanly sp' poaring man of 40, stood in tho car aisle as he spoke and gazcd anxiously down at the square jawod, determined looking In dividual who sat steadily wiping the per spirntIon from his brow.
 "I did sir, " he replied
 Then" said the first speaker handing out n card, 'if you have any feeling of hu manlty In your breast for fellow suffer. CT, you will como to my house in town an hour after this train arrives 1 want to get porous plaster taken off my back. i" Now York World.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Fourth Class Postmasters-

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed;
 Connecticut = Eagleville, Mrs. Annie Evinton.
 New Jersey-Willow Grove, W. s. Dam.
 nsylvania-Exchange, E- L. Well liner; Hector. Mrs. Anna M. White; Nine. veh, G. l.. Minton; Pencoyd, s. F. Wal lace; Strankton, Daniel Peters.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Descendant of "OId Putv Dead.

MARIETTA, O., Dec 21.-Douglass Put nam died here. aged 8S. He leaves wid- ow and four children He was the great grandson of General Israel Putnam, fla nous in Revolutionary history, and a grandson of General Israel Putnam, who helped settle the Ohio valley
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
The Deadly Coal oil Can.

ELYRIA, O., Dec 21.-There was fatal fire on the west side here. J. B. Cook, a well known resident attempted to light his kitchen fire with coal oil when the oil can exploded in his face, the blazing oil running down his body, burning all his clothing off. Mrs. Cook, who ran Into the room, also took fire Both died
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Mrs. Astor Not to Be Buried In England.

LONDON Dec. 2+.-hfrs William Wal dorf As,or, who died on Saturday at Clieveden. had been i'll for two months with compli, ation of maladies, includ- ing dysenter5. The body win be taken to New York for burial
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
GEORGIA HORRORS.
NEGROES SLAUGHTERED BY A MOB IN PURSUIT OF A MURDERER.
It Is Said That the White Murderers Per petrated Cruolties the Families of Their Dead yictims-None of the Assas- sins Arrested-stn Hunting the Blacks.


 sins Arrested-stm Hunting the Blacks.
 QUITMAN, Ga, Dec. 24-With seven ne groes dead and armed mobs of whites and blacks in near proximity to each other the outlook for race war in this county is startling in its certainty.
 The excitement Is the result of the murder cf Mir. Joseph Isom. one of the most substantial farmers of this (Brooks) county. Seven negro lives were taken to pay the penalty, and this seems to be only the beginning of the end
 Your correspondent visited tho scene of action and found n posse of 300 covering a space of about five miles. The largest crowd was congregated mile and a half from 1som's house, consisting of 100 men armed to the teeth.
 About half a mile further on there was a mob of negroes about the same number armed with winchester rifles, pistols, axes clubs and everything else conceivable waiting for the white mob to come on to them.
 It has been discovered that a number of negroes had conspired to kill every man that was in tho posse that arrested Jerry Jeffrcth for the killing of Mir. T. Moulden a few weeks ago, and that tho killing of Mir. Isom wns the commencement to carry out this awful conspiracy. What the out come of this will be in the next 24 hours cannot be foretold. No steps have been taken to stop the action of the mob so far.
 Captain Tillman. father-in-law of Mir Isom, is doing all in his power to prevent further trouble and is sending all over the county for conservative men to come and assist him in prevailing on the mob to cease action.
 The names of the killed are Sam Tay- Tor, Eli Frazier, Sam Pike, Harry Cherad and three whose names could not be learn ed. No white men have been killed so far. ATLANTA, Dec. 26.-The latest news from the scene of tho race troubles in Brooks county is anything but reassuring. Governor Atkinson received telegrams from Quitman, the county seat of Brooks, signed by the sheriff and several leading citizens, informing him that the trouble had grown too serious for the local au- thorities to cope with and urging that he order out the militia at once.
 This telegram also conveyed the infor- nation that four more men had been kill ed since the first slaughter on Sunday.
 The governor at once ordered the Way cross rifles and Valdosta vedettes to the scene. Colonel Varnadoe of the vedettes answered promptly that his company was ready to march, but stated that the sitaa- tion was too menacing for them to han dle alone and requested that the Thomas vile guards be ordered to cooperate with them.
 It is supposed that these companies are now en route to the sceno of the disturb ance in Brooks.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
BEFORE SLEEPING.

Now is the dead of night, and must sleep. But first, my soul, If thou dost aught recall Wherein thou hast done i'll, bid thee weep And pray Gods tender mercy on thee fall. Purge myself clean of whatso bitter hate Thou hast for them that wrong thee; sink
 thy pride,
 Nor deem thou standest in higher state Than those whom God thy happier chance
 denied Be all for heaven; think life draws near the
 close;
 Give to repentance thy last conscious breath; For more and more this mortal weakness grows That pledges thee to take the form of death And sleep awhile. What if in dreams the door of life should shut, and thou return no morel
 -Caryl Battersby in Good Words
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
ri,..,mmon. no..d For Brokers.

CHIcAGo, Doc. 26.-Mcmbcrs of, the Stock Excbnrge celebrated Christmas in an original manner. An informal lunch was spread in tho exchange hall The feature of tho celebration was n thres round boxing contest between Bob Fitz simmons nnd his boxing partner, Tommic MoCapfhx
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Masked Men Robbed Hermit..

BETHLEHEM Pa, Dec. 21.-Nows of a daring robbery near Bursonyille, Bucks county, was brought here by farmers In a wilderness near that place Thomas and David Athold father and son, live as her mits Six masked men surprised thcm in their cabin, ana after gagging and tor turing them secured over e, 900 in money besides other plunder.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
The cIin House Burned.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-The famous Cliff House, near here, was destroyed by fire. The Cliff House has worldwide reputation, as it overfooks the seal rocks and is part of the possessions of Adolph Sutro San Francisco's s mayor elect.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
An unusnnl Fatality.

WATKINS, N. r., Dec. lo - Divello Pike of Burtiett was found dead in his buggy, his body being frozen stiff, In some unaccountable manner he had fallen forward into the wheel of the vehicle, which had choked him to death. When he left home, 1t was with the intention of attending "A funeral
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
Almost Killed by Dogs.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Dec. 26.-Christo- pher Rice. attached to the Barnum- Bailey winter quarters, while attempting to sep arate two German boar hounds in a cage with II others, was attacked by the enrag. ed brutes and narrowly escaped death. He was seriously bitten before he could escape.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-27
To Manufactnro Antltoslne.

NEWARK. N. J., Dec. 2l.-The board of health considered a report from a special committee appointed to prepare plans for the manufacture of antitoxino in this city Before tho meeting adjourned it was decided to request the common council to mako an appropriation of So, 900 to aid in the prolcCt