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Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07
DISASTROUS FIRE.

Nearly a, ,0oo, 900 Worth of Property D.
 stroyed and Several People Injured.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-An explosion, the cause of which is not known, occurred at $40 last evening in Whites express office, on the southwest corner of Crosby and Bleecker streets, and almost immediately followed a oonflagration that not only proved disastrous, but almost got beyond control.
 Tho only theory of the explosion that could be formed last night was that some package in the express offioe contained ex- plosives and was ignited either spontane- ously or by the heat of the room
 In few moments the flames had spread from the building in which they started to a shoe store next door, and from there to the rear of the Empire State bank build ing at $40 Broadway. An alarm was sent out promptly and was followed In quick order by four others It was responded to by IS engines, 6 hook and ladder compa- nies, 8 fire patrol companies and g water towers- Even this unusual force found difficulty in coping with the oonfiagration, which spread with alarming rapidity.
 Over tho floor occupied by the bank were five stories occupied by dealers in fancy goods, millinery, feathers and the like, and because of the inflammable na- ture of the goods there was bred such in- tense heat that within half an hour the flames crossed Bleecker street, and the Manhattan bank building a modern, SUD- posedly fireproof structure. was blazing. This building is eight stories in height, with the seven upper stories also prinoi- paliy occupied by dealers in fancy goods. Against a fire of this description the fire men were not only unable for a time to make any headway, but they steadily lost ground.
 The old Bleecker Street bank building caught fre but, being a substantial old stone building. was not very seriously damaged. No. 6S6 Broadway suffered from an explosion, supposed to have been caused by hot air. The flying glass from the front windows cut Frank Henkle of SS3 East Eighty third street severely, and he wae taken in an ambulance to tho Chambers Street hospital.
 The entire inside of this building was drenched with water and so escaped the flames though the goods in Adler's glove store, J. N. Goodrich & Co.' . coach fao- tory and Alfred I. Simon & Go 's feather store were almost totally destroyed.
 The total damage when the fire was got under control, at little before 12 o'clock. was estimated at e1, 500, 900.
 Burr Mcintosh, the actor, got in the way of the flremen, and was slightly hurt
 A dozen hremen were found to be in. tured- Deputy Chief Riley had three ribs broken and was conveyed to St vinoent's hospital.
 Assistant Engineer Stone of Engine No. had a broken leg.
 Fireman Simon ". ". Wilkins sustain ed a sprained ankle. and eight others were badly bruised, scared and burned.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07
HOLMES FOUND GUILTY.
He Must suffsr the Death Penalty Fo
 the Murder of Pit gel

He Must sufYsr the Death Penalty For
 the Murder of Pit zel
 PHIkADEkPHIA, Nov. 4.-The verdict of the jury in the Holmes case was prompt and not unexpected, though the proseou- ton had not made as strong a case as was anticipated at the opening of the trial. H. Fl. Holmes was convicted of murder ip the first degree for the killing of Benja. min F. Pitezel.
 The jury retired from the courtroom for delibcration at $40 p. m,, and at 8:1b the jurors returned with their verdict.
 The man who was now about to hear his doom pronounced stood erect in tb. dock, the same deathlike pallor, which could grow no deeper. on his face. He stared at the jury blankly, his hands olasped behind his back. Once or twice he moistened. his lips with his tongue. There was no other sign of agitation. Then from the deep voiced court clerk oame the awful words:
 Jurors, look upon the prisoner. Pris- oner, look upon the jurora Now. say you gentlemen of the. jury. do you find the prisoner at the bar, Herman ". Mud gett alias Fl. H. Holmes, guilty of the murder of Benjamin F. Pitezel or not guiitys"
 The condemning yllablss came prompt ly from the foreman:
 Guilty of murder in the first degree" "
 Hem" muttered Holmes, clearing his throat, but his shrunken form never trem- bled; his lips betrayed no culver; his mar vicious nerve had not forsaken him. There was only tighter clasp of the hands fold ed behind him.
 Then he slowly sat down, and at the request of counsel the jury was polled- that Is, each of the 12 men separately lis tened to the clerks query and responded with the finding. As each name was called Holmes wrote it on the margin of a newspaper in his hand and ths fingers holding the pencil never shook. The yer dict was formally received by the court. A motion was made by his attorneys for new trial.
 District Attorney Graham did not op- pose the motion. and Judge Arnold fixed bhe 18th Of this month for a hearing.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07

An0 6s1y nb nOm00s
 The impression is abroad that the Christian rewards are for those who do conspicuous service in distinguished places-great patriots, great preachers, great philanthropists. But my text sets forth the idea that there is just as much reward for man that stays at home and minds his own business, and who. crippled and unable to go forth and lead in great movements and in the high places of the earth, does his whole duty just where he is Garrison duty as inn pprtant and as remunerative as service at the front "As his part is that goeth down to tho battle, go shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff
 The Earl of Kintore said to me in an English railway, "Mf Talmage, when you got back to America want you to lEeach sermon on the discharge of or naey duty in ordinary places. and then IsDd u1o . copy of it." Afterward ap
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07

prised when they throw . chain of gold over your neck and tell you to go in and dine with the king. I see you backing out because you feel unworthy. The shining ones como up on the ono side and tho shining ones come up on tho other side, and they push you on, and they push you up, and they say, "Here is an old soldier of Jesus Christ" and the shining ones will rush out toward you and say, "Yes; that man saved my soul," or they will rush out and say, "Oh, yes; abe was with me in the last sickness" And then the cry will go round the circle; Come in, come fn, come in, como upi We saw you away
 down there, old and sick and decrepit and discouraged because you could not go to the front but As his part is that goeth down to tho battle. SO shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff.
 The Veterans and the Melodies.
 There is high consolation also in this for aged ministers. I see some of them here today, They sit in pews in our churches. They used to stand in pulpits. Their hair is white with the blossoms of the tree of life, their names marked on the roll of the general assembly, or of the consociation. emeritus. They some times hear text announced which brings to mind a sermon they preached 90 years ago on the same subjec They preached moro gospel on e4o0 a year than some of their successors preach on "A, 900. Some Sunday the old minister is in church, and near by in another pew there are husband and wife and a row of children. And after the banedio- tion the lady comes up snd says. "Doo- tor. you don't know me, do your, Well" he says. "your face is familiar. but cannot call you by name.'' Why" she says, "you baptized me. and you married me, and you buried my father and mother and sisters" "Oh. yss." be says, My eyeaight ism t as good as 1t used to be. They are in all our churches-the heroes of 1920. the heroes of 1889, the heroes of 1857. By the long grave trench that cut through half . century they have stood sounding the resurrection. They have been in moro BalaklAvas and have taken more 6cvastopols than you ever heard of. Sometimes they get . little fretful be- cause they cannot be at the front. They hear tho sound of the battle and the old var horse champs his bit. But the co., poo ministers of religion this day stand ing in tho bEunt of the fsAy shall have
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07

Trains stop only on signal, or when conduc- tor is notined.
 Additional sunday trains leave west wInated ebs a m, arriving at Hartford sf7 m Le vs Hartford 7.is ?. m arriving at wesi winstcd k<s D. m
 Trains leave Pouyhkcepsie tor Hopewcu ia ss fa bs n m
 Trains leave Hopewen for Pnughkeepsie 5s, 90 and 10 ts a m, ss and c co ?. m. sunday
 oNNKCTIo~R At Harrford with the N Y, 6N ERR.N,Ys N. N. A IT. R. K, Hartford aud Valley Dfvt. sions; at simsbury and Pine Mesdo. win N Y,N N. All, K R., Northampton Division at winsfead with N Y,. N. n. A a, R R, Nang- atuck Divixons at Canaan with nounat0uto R K at Millerton and Mt Kiva with Harlem Division, N, Y. c. A IT. R R R, a. Boston cor ners with Harlem Division N V. n. AH. R h R, and N. ". N. R. R at Poughke~pSie with N. Y. c H. R N R al Rhin-ciIn win N. Y. C R. R R, and by ferry to Rnndout wish Ulster 4 Delaware R. K. Nt Mavbrnck wltA LehiSh Hudson R k al Campbsgl all with N Y.. O. &w Ry.. N, ", F&w. ,FP kH R p and wsitkfil Valley R R
 Through coacn to snd rom 0rsad ccntr1 station via M 'e-t
 w. Martin, Gen Pass Agent,
 Hartford. uonn
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07
Women's Coats and Capes

W0men's Goats and Capes Last year s best was this years starting point; And the invita- ,on to-day is to view and enjoy he most extensive and elegant .ollection of Women's Outer Wear ever shown in this sec tlon.
 WOMEN'S Coats are shown such assol tment as never be ore, and there is a decided harm in making early selec- ions from this superb stock. WOMEN CAFES are her. by the racks full, scarcely one If the more exquisite new stuff 'eing nnrepresented in the range of materials shown. Fur Capes
 Our Fur Garments are al made of the finest material, anu II the newest styles, being cut rom the latest Paris Models The best of trimmings and lin- ngs only have been used. Prices start at 30. 98 for a good ;oney Cape. Electric Seal, As rachan. Wool Seal, Marten ant donkey Capes up to $50. Enough if this hints of tn. ne best Fur Stock to be found Dress StufS
 You judge the worth of a tore by the worth of the Dress toods Stock, and We are con. mt to have 1t so. At all times perhaps, we have twice over a. jig an assortment of dress stuff there is to be found else here in the town.
 Our New York Organization rought out over two thousand irces of Plain Dress Stuffs for ,ls seasons trade. Our shan $ here and we guarantee prices 0 be from 10 to l5 cents per yd -ss than the same qualities car, 'r bought for elsewhere. Sin French Serge, 25c the yard.
 Colors and black. 'sin French Serge. ssc the yard.
 Colors and black 'oin French Serge. Ssc the yard. .sin si.k finish Henrietta 5sc the yard.
 Colors and black. Kid Gloves
 Our Complete Fall Importa- on is ready. Enough to say hat no other such stock is at 'nr mmand.
 Alexander-5 Hook-75 cents
 LeSolforino-5 H"oK Lambskin-s1.
 Lesolferino-4 Button Lambskin-sI.
 Balsan's Biarritz-SI.
 Ralsnm Button.-S2.
 white keal Kit '" ith black emb.-
 4button-S1.25
 French Pique-A Button, emb-s1 25. Is Button Length White suedes-s2. Winter Underwear
 We've all sorts of Under year for all sorts of peopl, nd there's scarcely anythin, hat iSn't t sold to the customer, advantage.
 FHgh:r.. AID Great Harrington. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07
Durant Guilty of Murder.

SAH FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.-Theodore Du- rant, assistant superintendent of Emanuel Baptist church Sunday school. was con victed of the murder of Blanche Lamont, for which he has been on trial since July 22 last The jury was out 90 minutes and arrived at the verdict on the first ballot.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07
Indicted For Murder.

NEWPORT, R. l., Nov. 6-The grand jury in the common pleas division of the supreme court for Newport county brought an indictment against James Shea for the murder of his wife last July. It is al legged that he beat and kicked her brutal ly, causing her death.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-07

There is nothing that wears out fine face like the vigils of the card table and those cutting passions which attend them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
ncunion of Sidney Lodge.

The large and commodlous hall OF sid
rev Lodge. No. 42a l. Q. G. T.. at Belyi-
fere, was well filed Friday night. despite
the fact the mercury dangled among
the ninetles. The occasion was reunion
o. the members Of Sldncy-pasr and pres
ent-whlch during a Period OF twelve
years, has had 1887 members upon It's
rolls, and to-day has 80 in good standing
After the regular order OF business was
disposed OF and two candidates indicted
into the mysteries OF the order. the doors
were thrown open to the public ana the
hall was quickly packed.
Mr.. Joseph II. Shepherd In handsome
and feeling manner welcomed the vast
throng to the homes. hearts. and hospi-
tallties of Sidney. Mrs. Herbert l.. Huice
began the programme with beautiful
recitation, followed by Mr.. Charles II.
Smith In two humorous speeches IN his
inimltable way. Miss Lilly Iulloch. OF
Clifton Forge, read two beautiful essays
which were greatly enjoyed. Refresh
ments were then served, of which every
body partook bountifully, after which
the programme was resumed by Miss Ella
Haurand singing two solos. Two recita-
lions were given by Miss Maggie Gaines.
OF Danville, with dramatic effect Dis
acknowledgements William 81. Bickera
made an interesting address. and Mr..
Shepherd closed an enjoyable occasion in
a felicitous speech.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
DOWN on DAN RIVER
OppressiYely Hot Weather and Very
Low Water.
What the Farmers Are DOing-Fired
on from Ambush and Fatally
Trials the Rule.

DANVILLE. VA, September I.-(Spe-
cial.)-This has been the hottest Septem-
Der within the knowledge OF the Oldest
inhabitant. The weather has been oppres-
sive and almost untearable. and has
had bad effect on general business
The thermometer for Thursday and Fri
day registered more than 100 degrees in
the shade. There is no sign OF the hot
spell breaking. and people are asking the
question, "Will this weather never
changer
There has been but little rain in this
section since the month set In. The cot
ton-mills on both sides OF the river are
having hard time OF It. and the man.
ayers are experiencing many difficulties
in keeping them at work. The water in
the Dan river is so low that persons can
walk from bank to bank below the dam
on the rocks, and barely get their feet
wet.
POLITICS
The political pot has not yet begun TO
boil, the hot weather having dampened
all the political ardor OF the candidates.
be lighted until there shall be a break in
the hot spell and cooler days come.
Again, the farmers are cutting and curing
tobacco. pulling fodder etc. and have
no time just at present to attend political
gatherings. However. when the work
is commenced IL will be made hot all
along the line.
Neades Thompson (colored), living near
Lola, this county, was fired on from am
bush Thursday night while at barn
curing tobacco. and fatally wounded
Sixty shot penetrated hts side. Up to
this writing there IL no clue 10 the as
sassin and no cause assigned for the in
famous act.
HAS WITHDRAWN.
Mr.. John Bastard, OF Neapolls, who
was nominated for the lower house OF
The State Legislature by the reform
convention last week. as Prohbit!onist
has withdrawn from the contest, ne
stating that his name was used by the
convention without his knowledge or con-
sent.
Mr.. Randlett, Of Richmond is In Dan.
vile In the interest OF establishing q
Young Mems Christian Association fol
the railroad-men. He has so far net
with much encouragement. having secured
nearly tnree hundred names or men EN-
ployed on the railroads. He has not
completed his work. and If anxious &c
lay the foundation for the building OF q
hall before he shall leave.
The courts I'm this section seem to be
| gin TO realize the fact that the way e
suppress crime in a measure is rapid
| trials On Monday morning last Edward
| Wagner. a white tramp. broke into c
| G. Shelton's store at Elba, and was cap
tured by H-year-old hoy. The prisoner
was arraigned on Tuesday. tried, and con
| victed, and on Thursday he was received
| into the pententiary at Richmond. Tw'
negroes. who were also received at TIL
I penitentiary at the same time. had beer
J In Jail here only ten days.
The travel over the Virginia Midland Di
vision OF the Southern railroad Is YER,
heavy, the people being, presumably, el
route to the exposition at Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
Money for Working Roads Pays
Better.
(Staunton Vindlcator.)

We have very little apprehension thas
the people OF Virginia VIII vote for the
constitutional amendment (Which, IL tho
coming LEGISLATURE so order IT, will be
submitted TO them In 1870 for going back
10 the old system OF compulsory labor on
the public roads IL Is thing OF the past.
and too expensive a system 70 De repeat
ed. 1t means paying out money year
after year for roads. ana getting 10
roads. The United States Office OF R)ao
Inquiry sent out TO twenty-five townships
in New York that had abandoned the COM
pulsory system and adopted the paid sus-
tenn. official inquiries as % how the sys-
TEN they had adopted worked. In that
State each township has a right to adope
either system, paid or compulsory. thar
IL prefers.
OF the twenty-five townships. all but
one reported that the change had worked
well. From the reports which the gov
eminent prints. we get many expressions
OF the value OF the paid over the old
system, such as: "Under the old system
In some cases II Is simply a question OF
putting In the allotted time. without
any view OF improving tho road; We
have better roads because they are work.
ed I'D in proper season; II Is far the best
method: under the pew system wa can
get better roads properly managed; We
receive more for the money raised In this
way; not only do We have better roads.
but I think It is much cheaper way;
the money system Is by far the very
best system; we have very much better
roads than under the old system OF work.
ing them: the tax Is so low no ono feels
II: the roads are much better In every
way"
And that Is the tenor Of the answers
more work, better roads. and less money
expended. In one township vote was
taken on returning to the old. compulsory
labor system. and the return was de-
feated by large majority. The same
feeling. We believe. will be found to exist
in Virginia. And. as proof OF IL. we see
that In Goochland, which. like other vir.
ginia counties. has had experience OF both
systems, the Democratic nominating con-
yention last week inserted In tie plat
form opposition 10 the adoption OF the
proposed amendment. (which would again
inaugurate the unjust and inefficient
method OF working the rCads by involun-
tary labor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
Nelson Notes.

LIVINGSTON, VA. September 2l.---
fSpecIal 1.-THE drought In this section has
heer very severe. but was broken this
week by several nice showers. The to-
bacco and corn crops have been greatly
lessened by the dry weather Some or
the farmers say they are cut short by a
third. Gardens were almost totally
ruined. and apples were falling from the
trees In consequence Of lack OF rain.
A successful meeting at Bethany church
was closed ON Wednesday on account OF
the sickness of Rev. Fred. Proctor. who
was conducting the services. assisted by
the Rev. Mr.. Reed. OF Lynchburg. The
meeting resulted In eight conversions.
Rev. Paul Massie baptized seven candi-
dates at the Cove church on Wednes-
day. 49,,
leave on Tuesday next for Danville.
where he will reside in future.
Misses Blanch and Lillian Stevens left
Yesterday for Charlottesville. where they
will visit relatives.
The fall term Of the Nelson Circuit
Court will convene on Monday, Septem-
her goth. Judge Taylor Berry Will pre-
side.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Writ Robinson,
with Miss Evelyn Rose Robinson. who
have been visiting Lieutenant Robinson 3
Parents. at Wingina. left on Thursday
for Newport, r. i.
Miss Annie Campbell, or Bedford City.
Is visiting Mrs. Maud Whelan at her
home, near Wingina-
Mrs. J. d. Bunt has returned TO her
home. near Roseiand. after visiting
friends In Mecklenburg county.
Miss Lizzie Kennon has returned to her
home. In Powhatan county. after visit
ing the Misses Gardner. at Midway
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
NEWPORT NEWS.
A Yachting Party--A CollisiOn-SO-
ciety Notes.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, September
cl.-(Special.)-Th Newport News Yacht
Clubs new yacht took out a merry sail
ing party Thursday afternoon. Those
who went were Mrs George w. Fitchett,
Miss Fannie Wilcox. Miss Julia Wilson.
Miss May Garnett. and Miss julie Whit
ley; and Messrs. George w. Fitchett,
George II. Wilson. and Il. I. Roberts.
The little craft behaved admirably, and
showed that she was capable OF fine
speed.
Newport News has young lady BIZ
cycllst who wears boomers. Tho other
day while riding up the principal street
OF the city she collided with team
driven by a negro. AS a result, her
boomers and wheel were more or less
damaged, and she was considerably
bruised.
The negro Jehu was fined $50 and
costs for reckless driving He was asleep
and did not have the reins in his
hands when the accident occurred
Misses Mary and BERTHE Adams, who
have been visiting friends In this city,
left last night for their home. In Balti-
more.
f.. I. Ford, night yardmaster OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway at this
point is spending his vacation In Lynch
burg. He Is accompanied by his wife
and little daughter.
Miss Evelyn Garnett has returned home,
after a visit 10 her aunt. Mrs. Jordan, in
Norfolk.
Miss Louise Nash. Of Norfolk, IS visit
ING Mrs. II. b. Bailey. in this city.
c. J. 10th, formerly OF Richmond, but
now OF Newport News, has sufficiently re-
covered TO attend TO business, after
several days Illness. Mr.. Ioth's wife
and children are visiting relatives In
Richmond.
Miss Gertrude Smith. OF Norwalk. O..
formerly director OF music at Ryland In
stitute is now filling a similar position
AZ the Newport News Female Seminary.
she is also q soprano In the First Pres
byterian church.
/, +. Barnes, OF Boulevard. Va. who
owns considerable property In Newport
News. is here on visit, accompanied by
his wife and children.
Miss Aurelia Binns. OF this city. has
zone 10 stanton to attend college.
Charles r.. Parker and b. w. Tabb
hove gone 10 Locust Dale Academy. In
Orange county.
Miss Mamie Wilson. who has been here
an a visit to her father, George w. VIII
snr has returned TO her home In Balti-
a Il. Hirshberg has returned to this
c,tv after a visit to relatives In Rich
fnond