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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-11-02
GIVEN BACK TO THE BANK AGAIN

Control or the Observation-Disclosures Taken
From Receivers.
Olympia, Wash, Oct. 2S.-The SUI
preme court today rendered decision
which takes the German American
bank Of Tacoma out of the hands of the
receivers, and turns 1t over to the own
ers. pending the hearing by the su-
preme court of the appeal taken by the
bank from the decision Of the Pierce
county court appointing the receivers.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-11-02
CHICAGO JEWELRY FIRM ASSIGNS
The Assets Are $4,000; Liabilities,
100000.

100000.
Chicago, Oct. 27.-Casper & Barnes,
Jewellers, made an assignment late Sat
urday night for the benefit of their
creditors. Alfred H. Wittstein is the
assignee. The assets are $4,000 and
the liabilities 100000.
None of the creditors Of the concern
was preferred in the assignment. The
creditors are nearly all wholesale jew
elers in New York and manufacturers
in New Jersey. It is said $4,000 will
cover the debt in Chicago.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-11-02
wEDDLE SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS
Convicted of Stealing Cattle in a Yakima
Court.

North Yakima, Oct. 2S.-Dave Weddle,
the cattle thief convicted last week,
this morning was sentenced by Judge
Graves to six years in the penitentiary.
Attorney Parker for the defendant,
states that the case will be appealed
to the supreme court.
A motion for a new trial was de-
MED by Judge Graves.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-11-02
Window Glass Advances.

Chicago, Oct. 2e.-At a meeting of the
manufacturers and jobbers of window
glass held here today the price Of glass
was advanced 2h per cent.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-11-02
THE SULTAN'o MIND IS RELIEVED
Fourteen Members of the Household Are
Executed.

London, Oct. 27.-The Constantinople
correspondent of the Times telegraphs:
A threatening letter was found in the
palace addressed to the sultan recently.
An inquiry resulted in the execution of
IA members of his household on the
same day, within the precincts of
Vildiz. Thus the sultan's mind was re-
lieved OF a very great weight.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-11-02
A STRANGE SUICIDE IN CHICAGO

Two Hundred. Pound Woman Jumps in
department. Store.
Chicago, Oct. 28.-Hundreds of shop
pers and clerks witnessed a strange
suicide this evening. Mrs. Richard
Walsh weighing over 200 pounds,
Jumped from the third story balcony Of
one of the big department stores and
was dashed to death on the floor Of the
rotunda.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
FRANCES CRISIS.
PRESIDENT CASIMIR-PERlER SUDDEN
 " RESIGNS HIS OFFICE.

He Had Been Discouraged by Defeats and
 Was Disguised With the Onice-The
 Country Greatly Alarmed Socialists Are
 Jubilant.
 PARIS, Jan. 16.-The greatest excite ment prevails today in this city and throughout the country as a result of the resignation of President Casimir- Perier.
 The senate and chamber of deputies have been summoned to meet this afternoon to receive government communications NJ. Dupuy will read the presidents message in the chamber and NJ. Guerin, minister of justice will read 1t in the senate.
 It is believed that the national assembly will meet Thursday. Those best informed as to the political situation believe that M. Casimir- Perier will be re elected by a large majority. It Is expected that steps will be taken to bring about this result.
 If they fail, it is probable that the gov ernment parties will choose NJ. Dupuy as their candidate The names of NM. Wal deck Rousseau. Challemel- -Lacour ani Spuller are also mentioned in connection with the office.
 A second official note was issued late last night announcing the resignation of President Casimir- Perier and forecasting the ideas he intends to develop in bis fare
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
No, HI. stove.

A policeman who was patrolllng his beat on Grove street the other evening came along to an old colored man who was lean Ing over his gate and queried:
 Uncle. did you hear that explosion on this street last night"
 Spioshnn, sah-- sploshuni No, sah, ] didn't h'ar bout no 'sploshun."
 A colored mans stove blew up"
 Stove blowed up! Whool Jist blowed right up, chr
 Yes, he got stick of wood with pow der in 1t. and 1t blew up his stove and al most ruined the house.
 Powder in de wood, ehe Got dat stick from some odder mans woodpile, did hel Who was de pusson, sahs'
 ',I don't know, but thought you could perhaps tell me '
 No. sah. l can't tell ye. kase bain'i heard O no sieh case. Mebbe 70 dun reek on it was mes'
 Well ciin know
 But knows sah Muffin like dat has happened to me fur de last 20 y ars. Whom l libed down Tn Toledo. got blowcd up w!d powder in a stick of wood. list like 70 bin ,ei!.n bout. an dat Earned mo . lesson Eber since dat spit de stick in Two sn look fur de powderl shool Dat must hev h.r fuie niRger who got hold of dat woodpiie ar blowed hissen upw- Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
SEVENTY-FlVE KILLED.
Carloads of Giant Powder Explode During
 Fire.

BuTrE Mon. Jan. le.-A fire occurred fin the Butte Hardware company's ware house, in which giant powder was stored The fire department was at work on the fire when an explosion took place killing a number of people ns
 While efforts were being mado to remove the dead and wounded a second explosion occurred. The entire department was wiped out including the chief and all the horses Three policemen were among the killed, who number at loust "a.
 The fire broke out in thu Montana Cent tral yards. and soon several cars lo~dsd with powder caught fres Just as the fro mon wore closing around tho blazing cars an explosion occurred, killing a number of flremen and spectators and maiming 6 several others
 The firemen who had escaped immedir ately rallied and were beginning another attack when,a second explosion morc VI. olent than the first took place.
 The people in the vicinity wcre moved down as with a great scythe, and the streets for hal f block around looked like great battlefield.
 Debris from cars and adjoining build ings was scattered high in the air for half mile away. many of the flying articles striking people in the crowd
 Every ambulance vehicle and doctor in town was soon on the scene. carrying of the dead and wounded. The ground was strewn like field of battle with the in. jured and dead.
 It is estimated about 100 additional DOT sons wore injured. several of whom died after being taken to tho hospitals
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
General sfarA.sA

NEW YopK, Jan. lh-FLoUR-State and western fairly active and steady city mills pat ents. saQ&l5 winter patents. tasotS.i6 city; mills clears, s3.'M winter strsights. Sa.as<b27 7h wHEAT-No. red steady on light north western receipts, reacted under local selling. but steadied up later on fair clearances; May. e2lfd62s1c.; July, C. i3-i8ae3 l-lec.
 RYE-Nominsl: carlots, b5aesec.s boatioads, 58abSc.
 CoRN-No 2 dull, but steady; May. hasto. oATS-No. inactive: May, 9gSlo.; track. white state, SS1tllSo.
 PoRK-Duls new mess. sl2.5sQls-ss family, sladl2.1
 LARD-Dull; prime western steam, s5.is%. BUTTER -Steady; state dairy, loaeoc.i state creamery, l6a23tsc.
 CHEESE-Quiet large, edillc.; small. sss0 l2c.
 EGGs-Firmer. state and Pennsylvania, aH,t Ix}c.; western, 12xc. SUGAR-Raw aulet fair refining. aSkc.; oen- trifuRal, s tcst, 3c.; refined quiet and steady, crushed. ( 7-led&aac.: powdered. i-l66AAc. MoLASSES- Firm, New Orleans, 31n8sc. RICE-steady domestic, t,SDossc.; Japan, ty< 04s4c.
 TALLow-Ra3y; city, sssasssc., country. sss UtAo HAY-Duil, shipping soesso., good to choice, kaTsc.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17

at 8 o'clock in the evening with . bril- liant display of fireworks in Market square and the reception at the executive man. sion. An hour later the grand military ball at tho City Gray's armory was opened.
 After n selection by the Third regiment band of Pottsville the oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Sterrctt Then followed prayer by Rev. w. A. Houck of Hazleton, after which the gov- ernor began the delivery of his inaugural address
 Governor Hastings in a communication to the senate submitted the nomination of General Frank Reeder of Northampton to be secretary of the commonwealth !; Henry C. Mccormick of Ilyooming, attor- ney general; Thomas J. Stewart of Mont gomory, ad:utant general; James H. Lam bert of Philadelphia. insurance oommis- sioner and James Campbell of Aleghany, factory inspector. The nominations were unanimously confirmed
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
DEFAULTER AND SUICIDE.
Bank Cashier Abbot& Chose the Gray, Rather Than, Prison.

Bank Cashier Abbott Chose the Grave t Rather Than Prison.
 DOVER, N. H., Jan. t16-Isaao F. Alb bolt. the defaulting cashier of the Dover National bank. shot and killed himself in his home. just before the arrival of United States Marshal Campbell, who had war rant for his arrest His brother heard the shot and found him lying on the floor. with his face shattered and covered with blood.
 During the mornine-Ahbott had con fessed to 8 reporter. He said he might have tided over the examination of the bank at this time and covered up his steal ings for another year, but the amount of his embezzlement was getting so large that discovery could not long be delayed and he decided to ''f face tho music" He declared that be, had arranged the look of the bank vault so that 1t could not be opened until today He decided to call his children to him and inform them of his disgrace before they could learn 1t from the newspapers.
 'I made up my mind to let them know what had happened, ? he said, "and then decided whether I should go to the state prison, or the cemetery
 Abbott had been cashier of the bank for 90 years and was one of the most promi- nent residents of the city and was also city treasurer Examiner Dorr says the short age will amount to more than eS0, 000 The bank has suspended
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17

personal i'll will.
 The chief candidate for the presidency is M. ,Brissons-4 Congress may desire to re- elect NJ. Casimir-Perie but as he is sick of the presidency he will in all probability refuse to put himself forward Of course some surprising election may occur, but it seems now that Nj. Brisson's chances are very strong, there being such general conviction that man of unblemshod in- tegrity and exemplary home life Is more needed than ever.
 The finding of the council of state, the debate in the chamber and the furious at taoks, against NJ. Raypal ending iu tho appointment of a committee of inquiry, with view to criminal prosecution, were considered by the president as refiecting upon himself For some time he has been disgusted on account of the incessant at taoks on his person and family. The So- cialist papers have made the name Gas. imir dAnzinp byword. Hhe' nickname being an allusion to, his position as the millionaire chairman of the vastly wealthy Anzin company. Numbers of French workmen have been brought to think that M. Casimir- Perier was sweater"
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Mrs Putney Is Q good wife, but not 0

Mrs. Putney is good wife, but not 6 very obedient one. "I did promise to obey" she owns reluctantly, but then, I said to myself, in my own mind, as done it, So fur as 1 canp And men can't be follered and minded without word said on tho other side. Nobody knows where we should bring rpl"
 Mir. Putney, however, feels that her mental reservations underlie the entire structure of her actions. The other day he was working in the field when Leighbor walked ny.
 Il ye been In to see your wife, |" said the neigh bor. "She ain't to home.
 Amt to homer"
 No, you s'pose she's gone plummin:"
 No, 1 guess she's harnessed up and gone to town fer told her not toi"-- Youths Companion
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
New York. Legislature.

ALBANY, Jan. 10.-The winters session of New York states legislature of lsob was fairly opened with a swing and a rush. The great capitol was alight on every floor. Tho corridors were streaming with legislators and spectators earlier than usual at a night session, and the elevators on both senate and assembly sides were constantly pumping up moro people from the ground floor to the legislative levols
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
They Were wn,lns.

Ina western court not long ago tire some lawyer had been trying for more than two hours tc impress upon the jury the tacts of the case as they appeared to him Al last he glanced at his watch, and tutnln7te ,he judge asked, Had we bet. ,el adjourn tor dinner or shall l keep right on'''
 Oh yoc keer on. answered the judge, keep neat ou and we will go to din uer "-Argcaaat
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
And Then She Rlu.hrr.

Are yoc ever at chapel m time fof morning rfayers'" asked q Nassar girl of a Harvard man with whom she was com. par.ne notes or college life. "Yes '"
 How uc you manage it'' Why. J have a four minute limit" he replied Il lump Into a pair Of trousers and sweater and am there on time"
 How dslghulli They won't let us girls come that way-er-that Is, l mean, fl we were poys-er-no l don't-er"- T knew whnt you mean !"
 "S.rt' Kew York Recorder
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Iniured Ut . Fire.

SOUTH MANCHESTER, Conn. Jan. 14- The machine shop and engine room con- nected with Cheney Brothers silk mill were gutted by fro Treasurer Cheney es- inmates the loss at from $50, 900 to s76, : 900, which is covered by insurance. While assisting in the effort to subdlre tho blaze Gordon Dunn fell from . roof and sustain cd a fracture of the skull and thigh.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17

extensively in the matter of votes. Sena- tor Bradley refused to go into the caucus at all. and after the caucus had been in session about half an hour Asscmblyman Olcott who has been leading in the fight for Franklin Murphy. and Assemblymen Eiscle. Drake and Eabriskie left the as- semlIy chamber where the caucus was be- ing held They left because of the defeat of resolution to allow each member to vote in the joint session regardless of the caucus. They were followed shortly after ward by Assembfyman Voorhees, of Bergen c0upfystI
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
ColIiery Horror.

LONDON, Jan. 15.-An accident occur red at colliery at Audley, North Staf. fordshire, by which 1t is thought that at least 20 persons lost their livesl Two hun dred and thirty men and boys were at work in the colliery when there was a sudden thrush of water from tho old workings About 70 men reached the shaft and were speedily hoisted out of danger. The pumps were promptly put at work. and rescuing parties descended into the nina
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
The pubols strik. Settled.

DUBOIS, Pa. Jan. 15.-General Man ager Elliott returned from Buffalo and submitted proposition to the striking miners from the operators. The company agrees to reinstate all the discharged em- ployees except those who have called for their time. This proposition is acceptable to the idle miners, and meeting will be held today to formally accept Work will be resumed on Wednesday both here and nt Reynoldsyilla
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Fourth Glass Po.tmasters.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed:
 New Jersey-Vernon, W. $. Board.
 Pennsylvania-Cosmu Henry Reitz Dime Theodore Darhaler; Snydcrsville J. A. Stackhouse; Wagontown, w. T. MoFarlan.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed.
 Pennsylyania-Blos Samuel AL exander; Goddard. Ebenezer Graham !; Plainfield. c. Edward Carl; West Fair view, George Collins
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Evidently Destined to suece,,.

The Music Publishs Young man. I must decline to publish your new song. The words are simply drivei aGi ths III m1sic Is merely ar execrao.e arran cement of lot Of old opera tunes
 The Author effusively thank you sir Bless you for those kind words. ] can nc longer doubt that the song will. be p!!i,ian. success or the stage -Chi. c6po EacCrC
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
The Conrad. Divorced.

HELENA. Mon.. Jan. i4--A deoree of divorce has been granted to Mira Mabel Barnaby Conrad. daughter of Mrs Barna- by. whom Dr. Thaober Graves was con- victed of murderinR at Denver. from John Howard Conrad. Charges of n most out raReous nature wero made against each of them by Mir. and Mrs. Conrad whom the husband began n suit year ago,
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Think,nx Better of ft.

Sandstcro Independently II have changed the engagement ring three times LOW and she doesI like t
 Castietou-What are you going to do about "
 saaastons = This tims think I'll ehsngs .he FIT New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Strike Mar Re Settled.

DUBOIS. Pa, Jan. 14-The prospects for speedy settlement of the coal miners strike are apparently very good. The men are willing to work on short time if their comrades who were recently discharged are taken back. They say they will make this concession in order to keep the fam ilies of the idle miners from starving.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Anna Gould Again Engaged.

NEw YoRK. Jan. 12.-At Dcimonico's . well known Now York clubman promi- nent fin society and friend of George ]. Gould made the startling statement thAt the rumored engagement of Miss Anna Gould. youngest daughter of the late Jay Gould. to Harry Woodruff, the actor. was an assured fact and would soon bo nn- nounced. with tho entire sanction of the Gould family.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17

Sewell in nomina- ton for the Unit ed States senate to succeed John R
 MoPherson. Gen. eral Sewell's nom inatioD was decid- ed upon by 6 vote of 56 out of 70.
 The opposition to the general was somewhat bitter on the part of a few. but did not
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Found Frozen to nea.b.

WooNsoCKRT. R l., Jan. 14.-The body of man supposed to, be a weaver named Martin of Webster, Mass, was found in an unused outbuilding of J. W. Gilmore, farmer in North Smithfield, late Satur- day afternoon. The body was frozen stiff and is supposed to have been lying where 1t was found for two weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
HASTINGS IN OFFICE.
He Is Inaugurated Governor of Pennsyi
 vania at Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Jan. i6.-Daniel Hartman Hastings, the Chumblex sohooltcacher of 90 years ago. was formally installed in the highest office in the second greatest state in the Union. With the induction of Governor Hastings into office all the dc partmcnts of the state government again passed into the control of the Republicans after four years of partial loss of political power.
 The inaugural ceremonies commenced promptly at 12 o'clock and wore over an hour later Then followed the magnificent parade. The ceremonies were continued
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Almo.t Froue Him,eIf to Death.

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan fl. - Thomas Moss, middle aged man. was found ly- ing on a country road near the outskirts of the city almost frozen to death. Both of his legs were frozen black and will have to be amputated He wandered away from home and had lain out all night
 Moss recently made an attempt to kill hilnaeIf
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
The St. Johns Situation.

ST JoHN's, N. F., Jan. 14.-An agita- tion against the government for not talk ing more vigorous steps to relieve the poor has been started. A large number of per sons who have previous to this been sup porting the government are interested in this agitation
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
MassiIIon Strike Ending.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 14.-Eight mines in the Massillon coal regions resumed work today. The drivers who struck last week held a mass meeting and decided to accept sl. 60 day for an indefinite period.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
ALeft Handed Commitment.

Clarissa-Has Jack Flasher proposed to you yet?
 Ethel (faring up)-I'd like to see him propose to me! ...
 ClarisSa-Well, Ethel, I must say that if tlcere is truthful girl you are one New York Press
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
The Pennsylvania Legislature.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 15.-In the house a resolution was adopted to the effect that the governor of Illinois be requested by the legislature of Pennsylvania to ask the leg islature of Illinois to take the Lincoln monument under the care and control of that state
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Ice Gorge In the susquehanna.

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. 14.--An ice gorge over six miles long has formed in the Sus- quehanna river at McCalrs Ferry, and every hour it Is growing rapidly, creating oreat alarm
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
onehec Hotel on Fire.

QUEBEC, Jan. 14.-The Victoria hotel, on Palace street. was seriously damaged by fire. The occupants had barely time to es cape, so quickly did the flames spread.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
carn.vi. Methods Apain

PITTsBURe. Jan. 15.-There was great excitement in the Homestead steel plant. Superintendent c. NJ. Schwab called about 20 of the most prominent workmen and asked why they attended the meeting to discuss organization and then discharged thap,
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
French Cabinet Resigns.

PARIS, Jan. 15.-The cabinet has TO signed. having been defeated in the cham Der of deputies on the question of giving priority to an order of the day.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Missing Schooner Arrives.

yELAsco, Tex, Jan. l5.-The schooner bound from Tampico. Mexico, to Velasco, reported sunk with all on board, has ar. rived. having been delayed by the gallo, which compelled her to take refuge in the iss of Lopea island.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Senator Han,brou9b,s Wife Dead.

WASHINGTON Jan. 15. -M Mrs. Hans brough. wife of Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, died at the Cochran hotel of artlta DneumoDfa
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17

The truest help we can render an af- fioted man is not to take his burden from him, but to call out his best ener- gy. that he may be able so bear the bur den.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
organ,,cd cbartt,e. penoupoed.

NEw YORK, Jan. i4.-organizcd ohari- tics in general, and the United Hebrcw charities in particular, were scored and denounced at tho weekly meeting of tho Central Labor union of New York in Ciarandan hall
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
SEWElC NOMINATED.

The Republican Majority of the New ter sey Legislature Names Him For Senator.
 TRENTON. Jan. 15.-The joint caucus of the Republican senators and members of the New Jersey legislature, after two hours, session placed General William J.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
perlsh.d In the mixsArsi.

ALTOONA, Pa, Jan. l4---The present blizzard in this section is responsible for one death. Mary Geescy, aged 60. a de- mented woman. who had her home with Farmer Seth Campbell on Brush noun tain, wandered away and perishsd from exposure on the noun tain.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
at the Mint.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 15.-The count of the silver dollars which for months has been going on at the United States mint shows Q shortage Of S769.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Help For Destitute People

DENVER, Jan. 15-The Burlington rail road has shipped to the destitute people of western Nebraska 70 carloads of sup plies contributed in Colorado.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
T.xan. Nom,n,te Cb,lton

AUSTIN, Jan. 15.-Tbe Democratic eau GUS unanimously nominated Hon. Horace R. Chiffon United States senator. He will be elected on Tuesday. Jan. g.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Albany Dolnws.

ALBANY, Jan. l5.-Both branches of the legislature convened, with the pros. poet of week full of important business
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-17
Train of Coal For Nebraska sufsrers-

WHEELING, Jan. 11.--A train of 90 cars of coal will be sent from Fairmount, this state. to the Nebraska sufferers-a contri- button from the miners employed in the vicinity of Fairmount