The Press., 1894-09-20

The republican state convention at Hart ford this week was an unusually large hody. The preliminary work was done on Tuesday afternoon. Congressman Simonds was temporary president, and ad- mirably filled the place, making ringing speech which most thoroughly enthused the delegates. MT. Simonds was also chosen to be permanent president. H. s. Abel of Stafford and Albert H. Lyman of Andover were among the vice presidents; !; George Sykes of Union and c. E. Keeney of SOmers of committee on credentials: :: J. W. Chandler of Stafford and Joseph Hutchins of Columbia on permanent or ganization; w. H. Hall of Willington and J. H. Buell. of Hebron on resolutions. Members of the state central committee selected for Holland county were Thomas A. Lake of Rockville and Harvey s. Abel of Stafford Springs.
 The contest for the nomination was a friendly one between the candidates and their friends, and the republicans stood ready to cheerfully acquiesce in any re- suit. Hon. O. Vincent Coffin, of Middle town, who was nominated for governor on the 4th ballot, Is a clean, able and popu- lar candidate. He has been in politics very little, being a busy man. He has never been a seeker for positions. He became a candidate for senator in the dis triot which had given 8 republican major ity for senator only twice in thirty years, and was twice elected. He was the only candidate who was the unanimous choice of his county delegation. The following additional nominations were made: Lieu tenant governor, Lorrin A. Cooke of Riv- erton; secretary of state, William O.. Mowry of Norwich; treasurer, George w. Hodge of Windsor; comptroller, Benja- min T. Mead of North Canaan.
 It Is understood that E. c. Benedict, who has been mentioned as likely to be nominated for governor of Connecticut by the democrats, has declined, and it now looks as if the position awaits the accept ance of Ernest Cady, the present lieuten- ant-governor, and of good Stafford stock. The Hartford Times says: "No one, so far as we know, opposes MT. Cady. His position Is that he does not seek the nom- ination, and would not permit the use of his name against any good democrat who desired the honor, and who has consid- erable support. But he says he owes something to his party who have treated him so generously, and if nominated he will accept. Mir. Cady is treasurer of the prosperous Pratt & Cady Company of this city. He Is capable gentleman, who has many good friends, and is respected by our citizens of all parties. As presiding officer of the senate, at its last session, he won the esteem of the members"
 A new thing, commonly called, "old maid insurance" has been introduced in England. The scheme provides that any unmarried woman may insure for lump sum, or an annuity to be paid if she re- mains unmarried up to a certain age There are tables of expectation of mar riage, just as there are of expectation of life. Companies have been formed on this basis, and are said to do considerable business. One thing that helps them is that the younger and prettier the candi- date the higher the rate of premiums. It is supposed that this formal certificate of attractiveness catches good many young women, and that most of them are con- tent to be assessed at high rate.
 A London Central News dispatch from Seoul, dated Monday, says that a great battle has been fought at Ping Yang be- tween the Chinese and Japanese troops, in which the former were utterly routed. The Chinese loss is estimated at 16,OOO, killed, wounded and taken prisoners Among those captured by the Japanese are several of the Chinese commanding officers. including Gen. Tzo-Fung, com- mander- -in-chief of the Manchurian army, who was severely wounded. The Japa- nese loss is only 30 killed and 27O wound ed, including Il officers.
 The republicans of Windham county will nominate 8 sheriff at Willimantic,