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Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
General Markets.

NKw YORK, July 9.-FLoUlt-state and vest srn dull and heavy; city mills patents, $<.7cdts; winter patents, S3 90di.l5; city mills clears, H.I54t4 25: winter straights. s3.7013so.
 WHEAT-No. red opened weak under a further pressure of long stuff. but rallied later with corn; July, 6e1Sb7UIxc.; September, T0I40 Il9sc.
 CORNING. opened lower with wheat. but advanced sharply on rumors at good export demand; July. 46I4d4djxc.; September. 47Is0 lsc.
 OATS-No. 2 weaker at first, but rallied later with corn; September, s69sGD2o5sc.; track, white itate. 53It.ac.
 PoRK-Quiee new mess, sl3-e51lA; family, SIS.
 LARD-Actiye; prime western steam, so.7o. seminal.
 BUrTER-ouiet state dairy, il9lTc.; state creamery. l7Gtl7lkc-
 CHEESE-Quiet; large, 6ikrsc.: small. TO .1Sc.
 EGGS-Steady: state md Pennsylvania, 14Ge l5c: western. I2l5 6l3txc. SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining. 2Jkc.; oen- srilugal, e6 test. 3Ac: rehned firm and active; crushed, l-l6lD5I4c.: powdered, tSz1 tl5l6c. TURPENTINE-oui ct eS02s,Sc. .,..
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
The Pastors Diary.

Here is a page from the diary of tho Roy. MT. Emerson, pastor T the church at Conway, Mass. early in tho present. century:
 Jan. l, 18Oo.-Had much company. In tho evening married a couple; fee, $l 25 Had O cheese given me; value. $1. Deacon Ware, a present of beef; value, about 20 sents.
 Jan. 4.-Attended to study Bottle rum, 50 cents
 Jan. 23.-Marrted three couples; fea, ,e.25. Feb. 4-Paid a woman tailor for one day 25 cents. July s.-Bottle rum at Bardwell's store 50 cents. Aug. 1s.-Two quarts of rum at VII Hams store, $1.60. Paid for killing hog, IF cents. Oct 10-Put In Q cellar for winter use | 8S barrels of cider; value, $32. Dec. 29.-Lords day. Preached from II Samuel 1, 27. "How are tho mighty l tallen. "--Colleotor.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
His Diploma

"You began practice in Arkansas, did you not, doctor?"
 "Yes," replied the physician, II did. would have got along all right if it had not been for my diploma It occur rcd to one of the natives to ask what it was. My diploma, answered, lis from ono of the best schools in the country
 "'Ye don't mean to tell me, said the old man, 'that ye had to go to school to larn yo' trade, do yep
 Certainly said I.
 "'That is enough fer me, said the old man. Any feller that hain't got no moro nateral sense that he has to go to school to larn to be a doctor, and him a grown man, ain't no man fer me, and he jammed his hands into his pockets and walked out I staid six weeks more and gave it up. p."-Indianapolis Journal
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Rirtr Hurs rr rnrni~

BUFFALO. July E.--ons of the scctacm stairsays leading from tho buffet eo the grand stand st tho Buffalo Driving park crushed in. Eight thousand people w'~~s sitting on tho stand ns the tinc viewing the rsoc~ of the Buffaio Cycle club and for quarter of an hom thcrv wa@ a wfld panic.
 Sixty people wore oarrfed down by the stairway, which took with 10 a scctior H the grand stand from either siso whcy the others in the srnnd heard the r~ar ana saw tho oont~r dtrupprsrinr, thcy strux- gled to reaoh the various sritw CT t~ tSrow themselves from their scss~ so tke g~ounA
 Tho narrow sisl~ were filed wttk screaming men and women, and raswv cf tho latter suoeumbcd bo fhs heut anx fright and increased the sruit~u~nt Meanwhile those vho had fallen wfoh tAe stairway werc trying to srtrioats thsrs solves and to avoid the crush of the thou- sands who looked to this great hole sx tss best avenue of escape.
 The police had hard work to keep back the crowd that gathered to sec the injured. About S5 men and women with sprsinc1 ankles or injured backs or prostratcd hy fright wore hurried homo in carriawr~ while the hospitals cured for tho~e whove injuries were moro serious.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
THE BIG BICYCLE MEET.
Thousands of wheelmen Are Gathering at
 Asbury Park Today.

AsBURY PARK, N. J., July S.-The nn- tional bicycle meet Is in full blast today. The reception committee are busy receiv- ing the visiting wheelmen, who are arriv- ing in big delegations by train and by wheel. It is estimated that there are 5, ,Olo wheelmen in town, and many moro arc due. The Denver wheelmen number 70, and it is believed that Pittsburg will send 1, 500 strong.
 Two Class A racing men representing Denver arrived. They have entered in their class events, and they feel confident that If they have good pacers they will better some of the records. Instructions furnished by Denver whcelmen to their delegation say: "The first thing to do on arriving at Asbury Park is to dip in the ocean. The pail of water which you will find in the bathhouse is for the purpose of washing of the salt. Do not use 1t for any other purpose"
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
HE MET HIS MATCH.
Expert Testimony Comes High, but We
 Have to Have It.

 K1per. Testimony Comes High. but We
 Have to Have IL
 Tho scene was tho private laboratory of the greatest chemical analyst known to science, J. Bigleg Bighead, M. D., F. R. S., P. D. C., etc. There was a timid rap on tho door. and a dark fea- tured man entered, saluting with obse- ouious grace and handing tho great ex- pert a card, on which was tho firm name of "Baggem & Floccem. Private Detectives.
 The celebrated toxicologist glanced at tho card and motioned the visitor to seat. Happy to make your acquaint- ance, sir. What can do for you?"
 The swarthy browed visitor glanced around to make sure that they were alone, then drew forth from the folds of his cloak small bottle containing some mysterious fluid
 "Sir," he began in undertones, "this bottle contains part of the contents of a mans stomach. The deceased died two days ago under the most suspicious cir cumstances, after having dined with a very beautiful woman. l want expert sworn testimony-an ironclad, all wool, yard wide. no rebate, export analysis. Whats your price, sirl"
 The great man held tho bottle up to tho light. then pulled string disclos' ing a scale of prices on the wall, which the visitor read, ns follows: | To find poison and swear to Recommendation | Not to find poison and swear to it......... 1000 | To find poison and swear didn 't........ Aooo | Not to find poison and swear did. 5000 l To "ball up" the fury with learned tech nicnlities, so that 1t won't matter | whether did or didn't. l,co0 To boomerang 600 yards of Latin nt tho
 judge. ............................ 1000 | To bring ten other great men to swear for | our side, caoh..... .....,................. Lop | To cite eminent authorities whichever | way you wish, per cite. ..........,a...... 2oo | To throw up enough scientific dust to be- fog and muddle tho judge, jury, pro~o- l outing attorney and myself, per shovel | ful. So Consultation, beginning with this ono, = | per minute. ............s.,,ssss.ssss,''s 0o "Now, sir, I" continued the great tox- biological expert, "on which side of the fence arc youi Are you employed in tho interest of the poisoner or the poisoneer
 But tho detective had finished the last line of the scale of prices, and his hair stood on end. Slowly he arose, looked at his watch, saw that he had been there 30 seconds, drew forth roll and counted out Sloo, pressing 1t into the hand of the great expert. Then, with . look of envy and admiration, he fled just in time to save another hundred. - San Francisco Argonaut.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Killed ui. Family and rf,m.e,f.

CHICAGO, July e.-Frcdcriok Hcllman, well to do mason and contractor mur- dered his wife and four children and shen killed himself It was at first supposed that Hellman and his wife and children mot death by accident, but it developed ss the coroner's inquest that the wholesale murder was calmly planned, and that the man intended to Kill himself and ond the existence of the members of his family.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
.FITZSlMMONS FREE.
Acquitted of the Charge of Killing H
 Sparring Partner.


 sparring Partner.
 SYRACUSE, July 5.-The jury in the case of the people against Robert Fitzsim- mons, charged with killing his sparring partner, Con Riordan, returned a verdict of not guilty after having been out about 3A hours The announcement by the fore man of the jury was greeted by rousing cheers from the throats of the people who more than filled tho courtroom, and the gavel of Judgc Ross was powerloss to quiet the enthusiasm.
 Fitzsimmons was congratulated by hun dreds, and he immediately sent messen. ger boy with telegram for his wife an- nouncing his acquittal. After shaking hands with all of the jurors and with Judge Ross, Fitzsimmons went immedi- ately to his hotel and left for New York, accompanied by Martin Julian his broth er-in-law, and Fred c. House, one of his Att0rneys
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Now Member. of the Queens Household.

LONDON, July 10.-The Duke of Port land has been appointed master of the horse. The Earls of Dartmouth, Walde- grave Ranfurly and Lords Churchill, Har- ris, Henniker and Lawrence have been made lords in waiting; the Marquis of Curmarthen, treasurer of the household; '; Lord Arthur Kill, comptroller of tho household, and Ailwyn Fellowes, vice cham beriain.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Aoaidsn,. In nr.atirn.

BrooKLyr, July B.--The hospital corps and the nrcmcn in this city wore k~pf busy-thc former in attending the inturvx and tho lattcr in taking carc of she hr~m that were accidentally started. The hrw< fatal accident reported to the police was that to Catherine Pitts, 50 y~ars old ef % Withors street. While sitting ox the doorstep of her home with her husb~nA shc suddenly fell over. She died soon sft- erward, and on . hnsty examination the physician who wnr called to attend keT pronounced her donth due to heart disease Lator tho undertaken discovered a sns1 bullet hoio in her side, and h h new known that the woman received the iuiurT at the hands of ono of . crowd of boyw who had bccn celebrating the Tourtk hy firing of pistols.
 While Katie Coylc, years old, wna siv- ting in a rear window of her parents' home at 100 Sanford street she was struck on tho forehead by bullet from a s2 calf. Dor revolver fired by some unknown pcr. son. Her injury will likely prove fst&l
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
National Educational Convention.

DRIVER July 1o.-The thirty fourth annual convention of the National Edu- cation association was opened before two large audiences. The regular meeting was at the Central Presbyterian church, where 4, ,0oo persons were gathered, while 2,o0o attended an overflow at the high school building, and thousands more were turned away in disappointment.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Mr Foster Returna

WAsnrEGToN, July e.-Ex-Seoretary of State John v. Foster arrived in Washing ton yesterday from China, where he has taken conspicuous part in the diplo- mattc branch of the China Japan conflict. He is fatigued with bis long journey but otherwise is in vigorous health, notwith- standing the hardships incident to the eioso of the eastern war
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Striker. Attemnt Arson.

NORTH FORK, W. Va, July 10.-An un- successful attempt was made by the strik- CTS to burn the lime and toolhouse at the Ashland colliery. Notices were found un- der the Arlington company's and Ashland company's office doors saying this burning was but fore unner of what they would do if their demands were not met.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Appropriation Bul Approved.

HARRISBURG, July 5.-The general sp-
 propriation bill, disposing of about si5,- o0a, 900, with some exceptions, has Eeen approved by Governor Hastings. Gov
 ernor Hastings says that the increase in expenses of the state government for the
 next two years is in the same ratio as the
 increase of population and is the natural result of the states growth.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Many Hur, by . F.iiins nrtdx~.

BRISTOL Ind, July b.--whiie about soc of tho population of Bristol were gathered on a bridge spanning the St. Joseph rvss watching tub race 100 feet of Che side walk of tho bridge went down, carrying with it 100 persons Tho fn0 was about so feet, and the iron fcll on many.
 The town was oraDcd with excitement and in a short time the victims of the ss- cidont wcro all removed from the watsA and all tho physicians throughout the str- rounding country wcro summoned Co se. tend the injured. None wns killed oub right but several will dic.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Catholic Summer school Open.

PkATTsBURG, N. r., July S.-The fourth annual session of the Catholic Summer School of America was formally opened at St. Johns church. Fully 2, 900 persons were seated in the handsome church, and thousands moro, unable to gain admit tance, were standing in the streets when the procession of bishops and priests start cd from the residence of Very Rev. Dr. Walsh, pastor of the church. Special trains and boats brought thousands of others.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
THE HENLEY REGATTA.

Cornell Crew Had wairovsr I. the Firss
 Heat
 HENLEY or THAMES. July 10. o.--The triaa heats for tho Grand Challenge cup wore rowcd today.
 Tho Cornell crew had s walkovcr. Tho Leanders, against whom the Ithncaus were drawn, did not row. Tho Cornell. Leander heat was tho third on tho pro- grammo. Tho Leanders were not ready when the gun was fired, and tho Cornells started over the course alone. It is likely that tho Joanders will protest.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
DEFENDER A FLYER.
The Big sloop Promises to Keep the cui
 Here

BRrsTok, R. l., July s.-Tho second tri- al trip of the Defender proved satisfactory in every respect and Captain Nat Here shoff and the members of tho syndicate who wore on board after their return de- olared themselves delighted both with the speed and with the behavior of the yacht The training yacht Colonn was the Do. fendsr's running mate, and In the cruising done the syndicate boat fairly sailed around the Colonia- The Defender also encountered several other crack sallsrs, who, anxious for a brush, set sail after her. but they were quickly left behind. These doings on the part of the new boat added greatly to the satisfaction of her owners and crow.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Kuled on in, Rack str,tcb.

KANSAS CITY, July 1o.-A distressing accident occurred in the last race at Expo sition park which resulted in the killing of Valdemar. As the horses were passing up the back stretch yaldomar fell, and Murphy tumbled over him. Tn his fall Valdemar broke his shoulder and had to be shot, The jockey was unhurt.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Dinner to Bl.hopa-

SARATOGA, July 1o.-A complimentary dinner was given at tho United States ho- tel to four bishops of the Episcopal church. They were Bishops Charles Todd Quintard of Tennessee, John Scarborough of New Jersey, William Stevens Perry of Iowa and William D. Perry of North Dakota
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
B,ew n Woman, Head on.

TArRYTowS, N. r., July 5.-Carlyle ". Barron, 8 young man living on his fa- ther's farm about two miles from this place, while out hunting shot and killed an unknown woman whom he had mis- taken for an animal in the twilight. The full charge from the gun struck tho wom- an, tearing away the entire front of the head. Barron has been arrested.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
so.,a.d ,o Death by a. Hrpi..,on.

BUFFALO, July b.-Tho crown sheet of the boiler of the tugboat William Steven son blew out fatally sealdinK tho engi- neer, George Sutton, and the fireman, William Boyle Tho mems fesh WAS lit- eraliy parboiled and peeled of in strips when the clothing was being removed. The injured mon wero taken to tho Fitch hospital, shcro Sutton diod soon after lovla cannot livo
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
FilibusterinR Tug Arrives.

KEY WEST, July 5.-The tug George ". Childs arrived from Kingston, Cuba, for the purpose, the captain says, of re- pairing her machinery. It is believed her arrival is the signal for the embarking of another expedition. A special inspector has gone with the vessel to the quarantine fumiQatiaQ station
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Trolley Oar. c.ll,d..

MIpDLETowS. N. T., July b.-Twe swiftly moving trolley cars oollidcd head on on tho suburban limo betweon this city and Goshen. Mortorman Moran was sc- riously injured. Harry Kctcharn, pas sengcr, had leg broken, Richard Carson an arm broken, and 1o other passengers were thrown from the car and more cs less injured.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Fourth CIns. Postmnxterx

WASHINGTON, July lo.-Tho following fourth class postmasters wero appointed:
 Connecticut-Minortown I. s. Mans field; Packcrvillc, H. O. Brown.
 nsylvania-Hallboro, Mrs. M. H. Van Pelt; Noxcn, $. B. Syphers; Valley Point, S. C.-Fields, and Vosburg, | M. Miller
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Tive Children Klll.d.

wrIKEsnARrE, Pa, July b.-Fivc chfi- dren, members of family of HunRnrinns in Pittston, arc reported to have been killed by tho premature discharge or ex. plosion of cannon during tho Fourth of July celebration at that place. 10 is dim. cult at this hour to obtain the names of tho victims or the details of the tragedy.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Classified.

Assistant Editor-Here' an account of minister assaulted by a disappoint- ed lover while in the act of performing tho marriage ceremony.
 Chief-Put it in the railway news
 Assistant (astonished) )-Why? Chief-He was hurt while making 8 coupling. .-Tit-B Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
MT. Cleyeland,s Fireworks.

BUzzARDs BAY, Mass, July o.-Mr. Cleveland's celebration came a day late, but it got here. He came out into public view, to begin with, and hc gave an exhi- bition of fireworks at Gray Gables last night, which was more than tho town has seen of him before this year.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Want to oust Decamp.

PHILADELPHIA, July 6.-Andrew J. De- camp, the general manager of the Brush Electric Light company, which company furnishes the city with portion of it's light, has been served with a writ of quo warranto to show cause why ho should not be busted from common council because of the relations between his company and the city
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
C.pta,n sroGin,n t, Lecture.

NEWPORT, R. l., July 1o.-Captain P. M. McGiffen of the Chinese imperial navy will lecture before the war college class Thursday and Friday of this wcck. He commanded tho Chin Yuen on tho Yalu river during the recent war, and will speak of several engagements in which hc took mart
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
WALKED OUT OF JAIL.
Three rostoncs Robbers Found It Easy ts
 Escape From Ludlow street Jnii.

haoapo From Ludlow StrNet Jntt-
 NEW YORK, July b.-Thrce postoffice rob oers, the most important prisoners in Ludlow Street jail, concerning whom tho keepers had been judicially and otherwise officially warned, poked a pistol under the nose of keeper, took his koys away from him, locked him and fellow keeper in and escaped without mishap. Thcre may hayo been two pistols or three pistols. 10 doesn't matter. Nor is it known how they got tho pistol or tho pistols.
 The three prisoners wore Joseph Killo. ran, Charles Allen and Harry Russell. They were to have appeared for examlns- ton next Tuesday. Each had boon com mttted In defanlt of si0, 900 bail. They had been identified as the strangers who were from tho first believed to have robbed the postoffice in Hoboken, N. J., of 60, b6A worth of stamps on Dec. 8, 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Negroes to Fm Strikers Places

SHARON, Pa, July S.-The strike at the Sharon iron works, which has been In progress for about two weeks for an ad- vance of wages, was complicated by the arrival of carload of negroes, who will be put to work in the mills. The strikers have done their best to induce the oolored men to leave. There Is much bitterness, and trouble is anticipated.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Killed by a Rocket Stick.

PHILADKLPHIA, July s.-Edna Hewes, the 2-ycar-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Robert G. Hewes, was struck on the head by the descending stick of a skyrocket and died in convulsions
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
pnboIi of Almanac Fame Dead.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, July 9.-David A. Daboll, known throughout New Eng land as the publisher of Daboll's Almanac, died st his home in Center Croton, aged s2 years. The publication of the almanac began with Nathan Daboll in 1773 and has been continued by his descendants ever since.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Oldest Conductor Dead.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. r., July 5.-William Moline, a conductor on the New York Central railroad, dropped dead at Mott Haven Junction. He was the oldest con- ductor in the employ of tho Central, be- ing 67 years of age, and had been employ ed as conductor on the road since 1t was opened-44 years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Fighting In Cuba.

HAVANA, July GA severe engagement has taken place between the Spanish troops under the command of Colonel Azuar and General Rabi, the insurgent commander, at the head of a large force of revolutionists. Two hundred and eighty of the latter were killed.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Yntnr.n rhItor prlns.

SAN FRANCISCO, July s.-Frank N. Pix ley, the veteran editor, founder of The Ar gonaut and one of the best known men in California, Is thought 10 bc dying at his homo in this city. Mrs. Pixley Is also dan. gorously i'll. Both arc suffering from ncsv- oru rra.traffan
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
A NnfurnI Infnr~un~

Hastings sreading pnpor)-An impovor- ishod noblcmnn has been captured and I,lacod in custody In New York.
 Hubbs-Well, by George I never thought those heircsscs would go so far as thati-- Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
A Cannon or.ohsr p,d rhlN

CARLISLE, Pa, July b.-A big cannon cracker exploded in thc hands of Samuel Drexler aged si years. One hand var torn to shreds, and several hnRcr wers blown from the othcr. He wss siss burned terribly about tho face end ston- aoh. Ho Is so badly injured ths. the dee tors fear ho cannot recover.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Killed by a Supstrokn.

READING, Pa, July s.-Major George E Clymcr, the last of tho Ave Clymor brothers, noted in business and politics, died from the effects of a sunstroke. He was major of the Sixth Pennsylvania oav- airy during the civil war.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
OH, YES, WE TRUST.

Oh, yes. we trust that somehow good Will bc the final goal of i'll. To pangs of nature, sins of will, Defects of doubt and taints of blood; That nothing walks with afnless feet; That not one life shall be destroyed, Or cast as rubbish to tho void, When God hath made the pile complete; That not a worm is eleven in vain; That not a moth, with vain desire, Is shrivel'd in O fruftless fire Or but subserves another's gain. Behold, we know not anything! can but trust that good shall fall At last-far off-at last, to all, And every winter change to spring.
 -Tennyson.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
1.,d ro, th. w,h.Y xfurd.r.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5.--Ivnn Kovalcv, the Russian convict, has been held to an. swer for the murder of Mir. and Mrs. H. l.. Weber. A very strong chain of evi' denco has been formed about him.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Shot His Wife and Himself.

NORWICH, N. r., July s.-Josiah Cham berlain, farmhands went to his wife's boarding place. and after firing two bull lets into her neck and abdomen shot him. self through one of his eyes. Chamberlain died instantly, and his wife will die.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
An Italian Murder.

WATERBURY, Conn.,, July 1o.-Michael Capabianca, bartender, wns stabbed to death by another Italian, who was prompt ly arrested, and who afterward confessed that he committed tho murder. The net was tho result of quarrel over 8 notorious woman of the town.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11

PENN VAN, N. Y. July 10.-Perry Pufrt, his wife and three children lost their lives on Lnkc kenka by the capsis- | ing of sailboat near Sanderson's dock.