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Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
VIII Sustain s4s,7es, 800 Persons,

Have you any idea of the number of persons that the United States would sustain without overcrowding the popu- lation or even going beyond the limit of density now shown by the state of Rhode Island? The last census of the pygmy state just gives it population of 500, GOO. The area of the state in square miles is only ,250. Thus we find that there is an average of SIS persons on every square mile of her territory. We can best illustrate the sustaining capac- ity of the whole of the United States and of the other states by making some comparisons The state of Texas has an area of 265. 7S0 square miles, and were it equally as densely populated as Lit tie Rhody" would comfortably sustain a population of s3, 523, CPS inhabitants "a greater number of persons than the whole country is expected to have in tho year 1900. Scatter people all over the whole land from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the gulf to the Brit ish possessions as thickly as they are now in Rhode Island, and we would have 945, 766, 800 inhabitants, instead of an insignificant 62, GOO, 900. In other words, if the United States could be peopled to their utmost sustaining ca- pacity, we could take care of nearly two-thirds of the present population of the globe. St Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
General Mnrketa

NEW YORK, March 2S.-FLOUR-State and western quiet and easy; city mills patents, xsaOat<l5; winter patents Ss. .solt3l5; city mills clears. S3.s5G336 winter straiGhts, q. s.35lts.so.
 wHEAT-No. red opened steadier on firm cables and continued dry weather, but soon weakened for want of pro per support and by midday WAS decidedly heavy; May, 60ssG Q 6l 3-l6c.; July, 6ld6l e-lsc.
 RYE-Sominal.
 CORN-No. 2 opened steady. but quickly sold of under heavier carlot arrivals than expect cd: May. 5lAQ5lssc.; July, 5OssG514c.
 OATS-No. dull; track, white state, S7G 4lc.; track, white western, S1d4lc.
 PORK - Weaker, new mess, Sl35o1i3.T5; family. SIS.
 LARD-ouiet; prime western steam, s7.ss, nominal.
 BUTTER Firm; state dairy, lo1lac.; state creamery. old, l0dl5c.
 CHEESE-Steady; large. sal1l<c.; small, so l2c-
 EGGS-Firmer, state and Pennsylvania, lsc-; western. 1sc. SUGAR-Raw very firm: fair refining, 2 1i-l6c. centrifugal. oo test, 3c-; refined firm; crushed +a-l6G4Sc.: powdered. 3-i6dtSsc. TURPENTINE-Dul at 35ixd36c- MOLASSES-Steady: New Orleans, S31ssc. RICE-Steady: domestic, +xtossc-; Japan. 4G4ssc. TALLow-Dull. city. 4,4a4ssc.; country. 4Ss G4Ac.
 HAY-steady; shipping, 5oc55c.; good to choice, 60it7Sc-
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
A Stroke of Business.

Madam" said Meandering Mike, "dc ye want the SHOW taken of yer sidewalkf" "Yes"
 Twill ye gimme the contractf"
 "Of course"
 "Would ye have any objection to my applyin scientific methods to labor which has hitherto been performed In a most ia. tiguing an imperfeck manner"-
 What's that?"
 "I mean, have yer any objection to my utilizin the forces of nature fur the pur- poses of practical industryf'
 ''N-no, 1 guess not"
 "All right, ma am. The paper predicts warmer weather an showers. You jes' go right along into the house an leave ne m the thaw ter tend to the job. I guar antee ye clean sidewalks inside of 24 hours an won't collect a cent til the work . done. "-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
The Japanese Repulsed.

HoNGKoNG. March 25.-Advices receiv- ed here confirm the report of the repulse of the Japanese force that attempted to make landing on the Pescadore islands The point at which the Japanese attempt ed to land was Makung, in the southwest ern part of the island of Poughan. Ma kung is 8 we'll fortified place and has harbor that admits vessels of large draft
 YOKOHAMA, March 25.-It is stated that on Thursday last the Japanese occupied Fisher island, one of the Pescadore group. Sailors were landed on the coast. and these were followed by troops The Chinese made no opposition.
 The papers here say that Japan has pur- chased two warships from Chilli. An off, cial return that has just been issued shows that the total Japanese loss during the whole campaign has been only ,654 men killad
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
MILWAUKEE'S FIRE.
OVER si ,oo 1000 WENT UP IN SMOKE
 THlS MORNING.
The Fismes Wiped Out Blg Section of the
 Dry Goods District and Licked Up Some
 of the Finest natidins. In the city--rus- lie Library on Fire


 Dry Goods District and Licked Up Some ef the Finest nondins. In the city--Pub- lie Library on Fire MILWAUKEE. March e7.-Lowcr Grand avenue. whcro the heart of tho wholesale and rotail commcrco of tho west side throhs, was tho scene this morning of one of the most disastrous flrcs in the history of the city. Some of tho leading mcrcan- tile institutions arc in ruinS
 The splendid Y. Nj. C. A. building is gone Tho public library, with its so, 900 volumes, some of which could hover bo re- placed, has had a narrow escape and given a speaking warning against further un. necessary delay in the orcction of tho now fro proof building.
 Tho flrc Is the most disastrous slnoc tho Third ward oonilagration of Oct 3, 1899, and the pocuniary loss will oxood ti, 900. 900. lt furnished n magnificent spectacle for tho thousands that filled the avenue and watched it from surrounding build ings Thoro wore, however. luckily no fs- talitios
 Tho fro originated in tho building co- oupied by tho A. F. Tanner Furniture company and Landauor & Co, dry goods Before tho fro department arrived on tho sccne-Grand avenue and Fourth strcot -the block was one mass of flamcs and about ten minutes after the alarm the walls foll In with a big crash.
 Just cast of Tanners storo was the clothing house of Barling & whitboid It was burned Co the ground. The flames jumped across Grand avenue and caught a row of wooden tonoment houses, so that the flrcmen and policemen with difficulty saved tho occupants
 Y. M. c. A. BuIidiax Burned.
 Tho boat was so intensc that tho build ing of tho Young Mems Christian associa- ton on the othcr side of Fourth strcct caught fro and also tho library building.
 Tho guests of the Davidson and the Schiltx hotels were called out. as thcro was danger that the flames would spread to Third strcot whore those hotels arc sit- uated. Tho dry goods house of James Morgan & Co, corner of Third street and Grand avenue, was damaged by water.
 The cast part of tho library building. which is owned by the Plankinton estate. Is occupied by tho Columbia Clothing company and Benedict dS Co, wholesale clothing. Tho Germania society, tho Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing company and tho West Side High school aleo occupy part of tho building.
 On tho north sido or Grand avenue among tho houses destroyed is tho art store of Roolscn & Reinhardt and most of tho valuable pictures arc complete loas
 Tho Two story brick building which ia occupied hy the shoo firm of An Bon Marcho. on the southwest corner of Grand avenue and Fourth street, was guttcd.
 Tho fro was famed by a brccEo from tho southwest and sparks weru flying all over tho lower part of the city. Several small buildings caught firc, but the flames wuro quickly extInRuishcd.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Art That Pays.

"Some years ago young man came to New York from the west with high aspirations about becoming an artist" said Alexander Stieff of New York.
 ''He had been praised without stint in his own community and led to be- heve that the metropolis was the proper field in which to display his talents and secure remunerative recognition. l knew his people and met him several times after his locating there. He was as proud as Lucifer and kept stiff up per lip when asked how he was getting on, but noticed that his confidence and enthusiasm were pretty much assumed. After awhile he dropped out of my sight. and I saw nothing of him for three years. He was sleek and prosper ous looking, and I was glad to see that he had evidently caught on. Iremarked that art appeared to be agreeing with him. He colored up and looked discon- oerted for moment and then he laugh ed and told me his story.
 "He said he had stuck to landscape and genre work until be had no more money to buy canvas or paint, but no customers had ever reached him. He was in despair when he happened to see an advertisement offering prize for the best design for wall paper. He pawned his overcoat for a few dollars and procured some materials and went to work on design. He submitted it in person before it was fairly dry, and it immediately struck the fancy of the advertiser, who was a wall paper man. ufaoturer. He had been doing nothing else since, he said, and was making lots of money. understood from him that new designs for such paper commanded very high prices, and that successful maker of them could afford to laugh at the average artist when the financial returns were taken into consideration. '" Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
WHEN 1 WAS A BOY.
Up in tho ,tt,o vhere I s,ent

Up in the attic where slept
 When was Q boy, a little boy, In through the lattice tho moonlight orept, Bringing tide of dreams that swept Over the low red trundle bed, Bathing the tangled curly head, While moonbcams played nt hide and seek With the dimples on each sun browned check When was n boy-a little boyi And, oh, the dreams, the dreams dreamed When was boy-a little boyi For the grace that through the lattice stream.
 ed
 Over my folded eyelids seemed To have the gift of prophecy And to bring me glimpses of times to be Where manhood's clarion seemed to call. An, that was the sweetest dream of all
 When was . boy-A little boyi I'd like to sleep where used to sleep
 When I was a boy-a little boyi For in at the lattice the moon would peep, Bringing her tide of dreams to sweep The crosses and griefs of the years away From the heart that Is weary and faint today, And those dreams should give me back again The peace have never known since then When was a boy-a little boyi
 Eugene Field in Chicago Record
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
ROBlNSONS GUILTY.
Clarence Gets a Life Sentence and n
 Wife Twenty Years.


 BUFFALO, March 22.-The jury in the Gibbs murder trial has found Sadie Rob inson guilty of manslaughter and Clarence Robinson guilty of murder in the second degree.
 Clarence Robinson was sentenced to life Imprisonment and Sadie Robinson for % years
 So intense was tho interest in the out come of the murder trial of the Robinsons that the city hall corridors were black with crowding humanity long boforo tho hour of opening of tho court sheriff s deputies with slaves struggled with the throng. and 1t was with difficulty that a passage was cleared for the entrance of tho handcuffed prisoners and the judge.
 The verdict was received with great sur prise and immediately murmur of in- credulity ran around tho room. But the jury was boiled to prove that cars had heard correctly.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
nfr Hank EallurN.

NASHUA N H., March e7.-Tho Nash ua Savings bank. the fifth largest in New Hampshire, has closed its doors an in- junction having been issued against 1t on the application of the hank commissioners. Several reasons arc given for this proceed ing, the principal one being tho very largo falling of in deposits. thereby compelling tho bank to sell its securities to meet calls until a point was reached at which the principal of all other dopositors would be imperiled if the forced sale continued. Nearly s3, GOO, GOO Is involved.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Ii Hung Chang's Condition.

WASHINGTON. March 6.-Information coming to the Chinese legation is to the effect that Iii Hung ChanR's wound is not dangerous except as complications may develop. It is in the 1eshy part of the face, but fortunately no part of the skull has been fractured or any vital or gan reached. Prince LIS advanced nge and several constitutional disorders which make him almost an invalid, however, may lggravate an otherwise harmless wound.
 On his arrival at Simonoseki. u was too sick to leave the ship which brought him. He has to be carried about this be- ing a necessity in his case as well as an honor due his rank
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Mrs. Stowe Not Insane.

HARTFORD, March a7.-During the pas. two days tho family of Harriet Beeohor Stowe has boon doluged with inquiries as to tho condition of the noted novelist, ow. ing to the publication of a sensational story that sho had become violently insane and was to bo confined in an insane asy. lum. Edward Beecher Hooker. NJ. D., bor physician, issued card in which he states that Mrs Stowe Is in better health than usual, and that sho devo;es considerable of her time out of doors, visiting freely her friends and neighbors.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Trolley Victim Ioa.

BROOKLYN. March a7.-Anothcr victim, making tho one hundred and fifth. was added to the list of fatal trclley acoidcnts Mrs. Mary Medingor. m old lady of 60 years who lived at itS President strcot. was attempting to cross Court strcct, ops posito St Paui's Roman Catholic church. at tho oornor of Conprcss strcot where she was going to attend survica when she was knocked down and run over by trol. Icy car 800 of the Court Street line of the Brooklyn City railroad
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Reform school Ixeepcr stabbed.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., March a9.- Charles Donaldson, an inmate of the rc- form school here was summoned to the bathroom to be punished for broakinR n rule of the institution. Before entering the room ho borrowed penknifc Keeper w. w. Davis took hold of the boy. and tho latter stabbed tho keeper thrco times ovcr the heart in tho right side and on tho left arm. Doctors were summoned. and after an examination pronounced the keeper in a precarious condition.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
DEATH OF RICHARD vAUx.
He Was Noted Lawyer. Diplomat, r~noi'
 ogist and Author.


 ogist and Author.
 PnILAnELPHIA, March 23.-Ex- Mayor and Congressman Richard Naux died at his home in this city from sovero attack of the grip, aged 7s ycars
 Richard Naux, lawyer diplomatist ponologist and author. was born in this city Dec 10. isi0. and, like his fathor, Judge Roberts Vaux. his carccr was closely identified with the history of Philadelphia. In 1890 Mir. Naux was elected to tho na- tional house of representatives to flll tho unoxpired term of tho late Samuel ]. Ran dalL Although in congress only short while. his strong personality was in- pressed upon the legislation and debates of that session. In 1866 he was elected grand master of tho Masonic order in this state and for years was chairman of tho committee on foreign correspondence and committee of nppeals
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Places Found For Ex-Congressman Springer
 and Ruek Knrore

Places Found For Ex-Congressman Springer
 and Buck Kiigore.
 WASHINGTON, March 22.-The follow ing appointments were announced at the White House:
 William M. Springer of Illinois, judge of the United states court of the Northern district of tho Indian Territory.
 Constantine Buckley kilgorc of Texas judge of tho United Statos court of tho Southern district of the Indian Territory. The secretary of tho treasury has ap- pointed William Martin Aiken of Cincin- nati supervising architect of the treasury in the place of Jeremiah o'Rourko re. siuuod
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Fataiitic. at a Chicago Fire.

CHICAGO. March 27.-Tho Boil. n largo clothing store on State street was burned. Four men wore overcome by the smoke and taken out of an upper story by tho fire men. Another man was injured by jump ing from window to the street. !. IT. smith. salesman, was fatally hurt drop. ping from the second story window. Two flrencn fell with ladder and were prob. ably fatally hurt.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
r, n. n... r.n

PfrrsBuRo. March a7.-Twelvc mem. bers of tho Beo gang nre in jail herc. charged with being implicated in tho mur- der of Kcarncy sutton. union glass worker. at Tarentum on Saturday night. George NoClolland who was the leader of the gang. surrendered to tho sheriff. He has two bullet wounds as n result of tho fracas Throe prisoners have made confessions. from which it Is evident that tho motive of tho murdor was robbery.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
CANAAN, CONN, THURSDAY, MARCH 2s, 1895.

organs. Prince Hohenlohe is opposed to such a step. but Baron von koeller and Dr. Miquel favor it.
 The election of A new president of the reichstag will takc place on Wednesday, when a decision will have to be arrived at The Center party. which is now in utter disgrace, will present the names of Herr on Spahn and Schmidt as its candidates for the chair. The socialists may nom- mate Herr Bcbcl.
 Tho public is unanimous in applaud ing the imperial message to Prince Bis marck. although it is considered rather unconstitutional. Meetings arc being held everywhere to denounce the action of the reichstag majority. The Progressives are afraid that a cabinet will be formed, with Count zu Eulenburg and Count Herbert Bismarck as its leading spirits, the result of which will be policy of revenge
 The Vossische Zeitung, Boersen Courier and The Tagblatt denounce the desperate conflict which has arisen. and they censure the leaders of the majority.
 Efforts are being made by the Center to dissuade the pope from sending his con- gratulations to Prince Bismarck. A per feet avalanche of telegrams addresses and congratulations is pouring into Fried riohsruh. The incident has filled Prince Bismarck's supporters with joy. Sover- oigns, municipalities and diplomatists- among others being Signor Crispi-have sent messages to the emperor congratulat- ing him on his support of the ex-chanoel- Tor.
 It is thought that the Center coalition will be broken up. in consequence of which the rcpressive laws are doomed to failure.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
ExnIm.lon InnC Cellar.

NEW CASTLE Pa. March e7.-John Palavant, boarticr at the house of Vii. liam Lewis, went into the collar with a lighted match. when an explosion took place which wrecked tho house and knock. cd Palavaut inscnsihle His clothing caught fire, and he was fatally burned he. fore being rescued hy Lewis. Mira Lewis and three children wcrc thrown to tho floor by the force of the explosion and bad. IA. 4,,g
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
John r-. rIalr rurnlax Gray.

BosroS, March s6--John L. Sullivan is bright and chippcr today and win be able to he about in n day or two Dr. orl- way said last night that Sullivan had fully recovered from his threatened attack of pneumonia and If ho was watchful for few days he would be entirely well Sui- livan weighs about a7O pounds He has shaved off his mustaoha but he shows ago his once dark hair now being an iron fvrRE
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
The Assassin a Iunatfc.

LONDON, March 26.-The Times today publishes this dispatch from Kobe: Ii Hung Chang is making good progress to- let wound in his face inflicted by Koyama Rokunosuki as the Chinese plenipotentiary was returning from meeting of the peace commission. The wound has developed no dangerous symptoms. The would be assassin is reported to be a lunatic. He has a criminal record and has served . term of Imprisonment.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
s, I,aul raupohIov a rnliurn.

PHILADELPHIA, March 96 Tho launch ing of tho big American liner St Paul has been postponed for several days Al the eleventh hour she disappointed hor owners. the International Navigation company, hor builders, tho Mcssrs Crampa and tho vast multitude of humanity waiting Ia witness hor Initial dip by refusing Ia budge an inch from the ways Tho fail- une was as unfortunate ms it was unfono.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
ronrth f,Ia.. T,o.ttnn.srrs

WASHINGTON. March a7.-Ths fourth class postmastors appointed werei
 Now Jersey-cream Ridge T. ]. Cham berlaiu.
 ponnsylvanin-B Bcthayres. II. E Loo. dom; Durham, c. E. Hindunaoh; Grant born. Nj. L Mccormic, Hoffman. ]. II. Hoffman; Landis Valley, k II. Fisher; Tarrs J. w. Ryan.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28

FREMONT. O., March a7--Charles Carl ton was to havo been hanged hero Tuesday for murdCring August Gotham, but tho execution was indefinitely postponed at tho last moment on petition from tho supreme court to the governor requesting that on account of vaguenoss of the evi- denoe sentence be eoinmutod to lifo i'm prisonmeut
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
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BosToS, March 27.-The Republican members cf tho legislature, comprising a party of as5 senators and representatives, held banquet at the American House. They had with them as invited guests Governor Grccnhalge Mayor Curtis of Boston .n1 others
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Pour Tire,nen Iost-

DENVER, March 2b-Four flremcn lost their lives in n fire in the St James hotel. They wore Harold Hartwell. captain; S. Brawley, lieutenant; Richard Dandierd, fireman; Stove Martin. fireman. All wore members of Hose Company No. 8. and all nxcert Captain Hartwen were colored men,
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Duke and Duchess Omen A Bazar,

LONDON, March 27.-The Duke and Duchess of Fife opened a bazar in this city in aid of the British and Foreign Sailors society. Mrs Bayard, wife of tho Amer ican ambassador; Ladies Jeune, Roberts and Ashburton and the Countess of Ports mouth were among the stallholders.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Historic Cnurthon.n nnrned.

WARREN, O.. March s6.-Tho Trumbull county courthouse an historic building, was nearly destroyed by fire, causing n loss of sa0, 00O. The structure was erected in 1859. and in 1t were recorded nearly all the transfers of the land of the Connco. ticut Land company, which Is now known us the Western reserve.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Excitement In Yokohama.

YOKOHAMA, March a5.-The news of the attempted assassination of Ii Hung Chang created much excitement here- The emperor and empress will send a messen- gor to Simonoseki to express to the dis tinguished Chinese statesman their regrets at the most unfortunate occurrence
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
PEACE ENVOY SHOT.
YOUNG JAPANESE TRIED TO ASsAs-
 SlNATE u HUNG CHANG.

The Chinese Peace Envoy Was Attacked by a Fanaticsl Assassin While Returning to
 His Lodgings In Simonoseki Accompanied by the Japanese PIenipotentiaries-
 SIMoNosEKI. March e5.-As Ii Hung Chang. the Chinese peace envoy WAS re- turning to his lodgings in this place after having attended a conference with Count Ito and Viscount Mutsu. the Japanese peace plcnipotentiaries, a young Japanese fired a pistol at him.
 The bullet sped straight but most for tunately did no more harm than to inflict a wound in u Hung ChanR's face.
 At the time of sending this dispatch 1t is impossible to learn whether or not the wound is serious
 The attempt to assassinate the represent ative of the emperor of China caused the most intense excitement, and on every
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Nat Hrrrc,hoff na. a Rrlan.e.

BRISTOL R l.. March 27.-Mr. c. oli- yer Iselin of the cup defender syndicate called upon Captain Nat Herreshoff and found that gentleman in bod quite i'll from the effects of his relapse. The designer received Mir. Isclin. but during the brief interview the captain was greatly trou- blcd hy severe pains and was extremely uoryous
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Almost Decapitated With a Razor

SARATOGA, March 27.-Julius Bartlett of Fort Edward murdered Richard Jack son and terribly slashed William Palmer, but the latter will probably recover. Bart lett used a razor and almost decapitated Jackson. All are negroes. They got into Q quarrel while drunk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
Governor Mckinley III.

COLUMBUS. O.. March -a2.-A private telegram to the governors office here says Mckinley is sick in bed at Thomasville from the effects of bad cold. The gov ernor thinks 1t is nothing serious, but he will be detained day or two at that place.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-28
stur,,apn Recalled.

MADRID March aG. Minister MuruAga. Snain's representative at Washington, is Ia leave his post. and Senor Dupuy de Iorno takcs his place The change has levn announced, and tho new minister VIII return at once to the post ho left three ytarp ago.