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Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

NEW BRUSswIcK, N. J., Feb. 20.--- Court Crier John O. Strong of the county court vent into one of the anterooms of the courthouse while Judge Rice was on the bench and shot himself in the head. He is likely to die. Strong had been de- spondent for some time past. the result il is thought, of an attack of the grip.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Fonnd Dead on the Dyke.

STAMFORD. Conn., Feb. 16.-A body which was subsequently, identified as that of Miss Minnie E. Hawloy of 32 Warren street, Brooklyn, was found on the dyke, a lonesome spot on the outskirts of this city. By its side WAS m empty bottle la- beled carbollc acid. It was learned that the young woman was a victim of melan- chnlin
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Wife Indicted For Murder.

WHITMAN, Mass, Feb. 20.-Mrs. Alice J. Healy has been indicted by the grand jury for attempted murder of her husband, Aaron A. Healy. Mir. Healy is one of ihe leading business men of this place.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Killed Ills Playmate.

NEW YORK, Fch. 1Q.-Charics Jerolo- man and Henry Kanneneeiser, Is years old, were playing in the street, when Je- ro,oman was knocked down by his play mate and soon after died at his home in Lewis street. Kannengciser was arrested, although it is not believed he intended tc injure bis companion.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Queens Speech Unameud..i.

sSDoN, Feb. 19.-The house of cor. mons by a majority of II has rejected Mir. Chamberlain amendment to the address in reply to the queens speech. The vote stood 297 against the amendment to 2s3 in it's favor.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
John Jacob Astor Barred Ont.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-The application of Mir. John Jacob Astor for membership in the Coaching club has been rejected but it was rejected on constitutional grounds only. He was refused membership because he could not drive four-in-hand prOperIy
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Love.los Maiden T.lc. Morphine.

TuNKHASNocK, Pa, Feb. ia.-Miss Marie Eldridgc 20 years old. who lived with her uncle, Theodore Rvnor. nt Mill City, this county, committed suicide by taking mophina She left note saying she had been tilted by her iovcr and did not want to live my longer.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Against Church Fairs.

LYONS, N. r., Feb. l9.-Judge Adams of Canandaigua, in opening the Wayne circuit court and court of oyor and termi- ncr here charged the grand jury to inves- tigatc all church fairs and other fairs where the law against lotrSg.as was violated and to bring in indictments against the guilty nartips
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Killed by n Bursting Gun.

SANDY HooE, N. J., Feb. 20.-Frc- mont F. Peck, first lieutenant of the ord nance corps, was killed at the proving ground by the bursting of n brcech of n rapid firing gun. The test of n 4 7-l0 inch Ho;chkiss rapid firing gun was un- der way. Two rounds, with fixed ammu- milton, had been fired by Lieutenant Peek.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
A Likeness.

A man had his portrait taken with his children in donkey carriage, he standing at the animals head. Show. ing it to n friend, he asked his opinion of tho likeness. Its the very image of you, was theyerdict, "but who is that holding your hend?"
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Looking For an Ex-Treasnrer.

SoUTHBRTDGE, Mass, Feb. 19.-The To- cation of A. B. Goodier, ex-treasurcr of the Southbridge Water Supply company for whom warrant charging embczzle- ment has been issued, is still mystery.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
The Gould Wedding March e.

NEw YORK, Feb. %. Mir and Mrs Gould have come hare from Lakewood and started tho preparations for the wodding of Miss Anna Gould to Count de Castcl- lane. lt was announced definitely that the date for the wedding had been set March c will be tho day.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
If wos Either Marry or Work.

"AIr. Hardup must have used great deal of fattery to win the heiress. "No. He simply told her the truth. "Indeed?'
 "Yes. He said he couldn't live with out her. New York Press
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
rlectrlcIty and Leather.

Electricity is now used for coloring leather moro quickly and deeply. Tho hide Is stretched on n metallic tablo aI,d covered with the colorinR liquid A pressure of few volts iS then applied between the liquid and tho table. which opens the pores of the skin and allows the color to siids in. Now York Leducr.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Recovered ss.ooo For an Arm.

BOSTON, Feb. 19.-The jury in the case of Oliver La Plante of Pawtucket, R. l., versus the Warren cotton mills returned a verdict of S6. 900 for the plaintiff. The suit was brought to recover Ss5, GOO dam ages for the loss of an arm which was caught in belt in the cotton mills at Warrnn
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
reabody's Celebration.

PEABODY, Mass, Fob. 19.-Thc oeleh-a. tion of the centennial anniversary of the birthday of George Peabody. the eel labratc,l London banker, philanthropist, benefactor and memorable citizen, occurred in this, his native town, with appropriate cercmo. nies
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
D,.d In Jaii From Grief.

SuRLBYvILLE, Ind, Fch ia--Charlcs Ie Follctt was arrested hcrc at the in- stance of his grandfather William Spcn- ccr, charged with stealing ta0. He waa placed in jail In default of ball and died, having gricycd to dvnth.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Mr ynn.lerhlIt nnr. renrl..

LONDON. Feb a0-A representative of William K. Vanderbilt purchased at aue- tion s,ic at Ellls Morris & Co s pcarl necklace, with a diamond clasp for which he paid Is 100.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Queer Cause For n Strike.

OCALA. Fla, Feb. l9.-All the cigar makers oi Magti City went out on a strike on account of Teacher C. W. Washburn To- fusing to admit colored children to the frae schools
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Stage Rohher Sentenced For Life,

ORovILLF, Cal, Feb. s0.-Martin Mey- CTS, the aged convict who held up and rob bed the Fcrbestown stage coach on Satur day last and who was captured, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the peniten- .iary for life
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Midget Princess Dead.

NEW YORK, Feb. l6.-Princess Paulina, the midget. who arrived in New York on Dec. 22 last and who since that time had been the object of great interest to thou sands in this city, is dead.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
general John .. Swim peaa.

BOSTON, Fob. a0.--Gcneral John l.. Swift, deprty collector of custtms at this port. died hero of heart discasa
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

A marble statue. life size. cost during the reign of Commodus about $i. 800; in the time of Charlomagno. nearly Ss.- 000
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
IyIc Coal Rrealxcr Iyrrned.
General Markets

WILxEsDARGE, Pa, Feb. l9.-The large coal breaker known as the William H., at Duryea, was entirely destroyed by fire.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
ADVANCED WOMEN MEET.
The Trienniai Session of tho National Coun.
 cil Of Women opened Today.

WAsHISGToN, Feb. 16.-The second tri. ennial meeting of the National Council of Women of the United States was formally opened here today at the Metzerott Music hall. The meeting will continue until March 3, wlich is remarkably long time
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21
Fatal Mine Explosion.

ASHLAND, Pa, Feb. l0.-An explosion of gas which will probably result in the death of at least Il miners occurred in the West Bear Ridge mine at Mahanoy Plane. Five men have been taken out dead and six so seriously injured that their lives are despaired of The dead are Peter Kline, aged 40 years, of Ashland, leaving wid- ow and six children; Joseph Pitts, aged 20, of Girardvillc, unmarried; Thomas Durkin, aged B, of Girartlvillc, leaving widow Bernard Reed, aged 10, of Ma hanoy Plane, widow and five children and Peter Greenback, aged 40, of St. Clair, widow and four children.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

Canaan Savings Bank.
 CANAAN, CONN. OounHNoKD BUSINESS OCTOBER 1sr, 1872. JOHN B. REED, President DANIEL l.. FIREMAN, Vice-President GEORGE 8. FULLER, Secretary JoaKPH W. PEEr, Treasurer
 TRUSTEES
 8. A. Bennett, George W. Cowdrey, D. l.. Freeman, George l.. Parsons, J. A. Underwood. George 5. Dunning.
 George s. Fuller. AUDITORS: c. W. Parsons william Fl. Camp
 OFFICE AT STORE OF
 FULLER d PEET.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-21

Ex-Governor pattison wns Cut by Friends of Chairman Hsrrity. but Senator Quay Evidently Worked For His Party Ticket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-05
Cuban Sympathy.

public meeting will be held at Infantry
Hall. on Friday evening. December 20. at s
o'clock, TO express American sympathy and
encouragement, with the efforts now being
made TO establish the Republic OF Cuba.
Spanish domination n~this fertile island has
always been cruel and oppressive, and deter
mined efforts are again put forth to establish
the right Of the Cuban people TO govern them.
selves Cuba certainly deserves success, and
IL would seem impossible for the Spanish
government. with its constantly weakening
resources. to suppress n revolution, the far
reaching extent of which 10 has constantly
misrepresented. CSTtainly. no true Ameri-
can. mindful Of the American Revolution of
&c, in which years Of struggle transformed
oppressed British colonies into free and in
dependent nation. can consistently withhold
his warm sympathy from a people struggling
20 be free. and very many Americans also be-
lieve that the time has now arrived for the
United States 10 recognize the existence of
the war in Cuba by recognizing the belliger-
ent rights the insurgents are entitled to.
Whatever may be thought as TO that, there
certainly can be no question Of genuine sym
pathy with the Cuban people. Mayor Olney
will very courteously preside at this meeting,
and there will be a number Of distinguished
speakers-ColonGl John G. Wyman. Mayor
Tiepke, Hon. Edwin ID. McGuinness, Hon.
Daniel X. Ballou and many others. The meet
ing also has the cordial endorsement OF most
OF the press. OF many gentlemen. and Of tire
president OF the Rhode Island Society of
Colonial Danes, who has travelled in Cuba.
and is familiar with the conditions Of cruelty
that have prevailed on the island Two very
interesting guests, who are expected 10 speak
that evening, are Gonzalo de Quesada
lawyer. and the eloquent secretary OF the
Cuban revolutionary delegation at New York.
and Fidel G. Pierra, secretary of Nr. Blaines
Pan American Congress, and distinguished
writer. Further arrangements will be an.
nounced later. The galleries at Infantry Hall
will be reserved for ladies and gentlemen
accompanying them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-05
AN IMPORTANT OPINION.
Decision of Court in Regard to Tax
alton in East Providence.

Chief Justice Matteson today rendered
the opinion of the appellate division of the
Supreme Court on the demurrer of the
declaration in the case of Rumford
Chemical Works vs.. David s. Ray, town
treasurer of East Providence The Ian
guage of the opinion is as follows:
"This Is an action TO recover the
amount OF a tax illegally assessed, and
paid under protest. The case is before
US on demurrer to the declaration. The
grounds on which the declaration pro-
ceeds are that the complainant il a man.
uiacturing and business corporation,
whose capital is divided into shares held
by shareholders, and that the assessment
roll does not show that the assessment
was limited TO the kinds OF personality
taxable TO the corporation in its cUrpcs
rate capacity. The assessment complain
ed OF Is set forth in the declaration as
follows: Horses, carriages, wagons, farm
tools, stock in trade, and other personal
property, valued at 500, 000 Tax, sSi00.
"The plaintiff contends that corpora
tion such as the plaintiff is taxable only
Tor the kinds OF personal property men,
toned in Public Statutes, Rhode Island.
Chapter AZ, Section IL, viz: Fixtures of
the inds enumerated in Section 3 of
that chapter, machinery and tools, live
stock, end farming tools on farms: that
inasmuch as the assessment, though
specifying certain kinds of personal prop
erty, concludes generally 'hnd other per-
sonal property valued at, etc., il is i'm
possible to know from il that il did
not include personal property OF the
kinds not taxable TO the corporation as
such, but taxable only as represented by
the shares of the capital stock held by its
shareholders, and hence the assessment, be-
ing entire and void in part, is void as
whole. In support of its position the
plaintiff relies OH Dunnell Manufacturing
corporation VS.. Newell II. |. 233, in
which the provisions OF the statutes relat-
ing to the matter in question Pub. Stat.
II. l., Chap. a. Sec. 10 and II; Chap. i3,
Sec. ii and ~ were considered, and in
which the conclusions were reached that
a business corporation whose capital was
in shares is taxable only for its real
estate and such personality as is describ-
ed in Chapter AZ, Section IL; that when
power 10 assess for taxation is limited TO
certain kinds of personal property the as
sessment roll mnst show tho assessment
is made only on such kinds. and that il
the assessment is entire and is void in
part, the whole is void. We think that
this case is conclusive of the present and
hence that, as the assessment roll fails
TO show that the assessment was limited
70 the kind Of personality in Chapter AZ,
section IL, il must be held TO be void.
Demurrer overrulcd and case rem itted
to the common pleas division for further
proceedings"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-05
WANTS BIG DAMAGES.
A City's Defense in an Accident Suit.
A Jury'S MiShapS.

Before Judge Rogers and jury was
tried today the suit of Abel X. Irask of
Pascoag against the city OF woonsocket
TO recover $40, 900 for injuries received by
him owing TO an alleged defective high
way in that city.
1rask testified that on the evening OF
March 20, while going along Railroad
street In Woonsocket, he stepped into de-
preston in the sidewalk, was thrown
under a railing and fell down All en-
bankment, breaking his left leg. He at
the time resided in Blackstone, Mass,
and worked at his trade as carpenter.
lie claims that since the night in ques-
tion he has not been able 10 do any work.
On cross examination he denied having
drank any intoxicating liquor on the
day or night of the accident. In reply to
question from his counsel, he stated
the only thing he drank thar could be
ciassed as malt liquor was hop beer,
and that he did not use whiskey or any
other spirituousss liquors.
Dr. j. j. Baxter OF Woonsocket and
Fred X. Horton OF the same city were
among the witnesses for the plaintiff.
Walter l. Ballou, in his opening address
TO the jury in behalf OF the defendant,
said he would show that the highway in
question was in good condition at the
time the accident Is alleged to have oo-
CURED. He also said II would be proved
that the plaintiff was so drunk on the
night in question that he rolled down
the bank and thus received the injuries
for which he seeks TO recover in the pres
ent suit,
ANOTHER MIsHAP TO A JUROR.
The testimony for the plaintiff i'm the
trial of the suit of William NJ. Harris
against the Old Colony Railroad Com
pany was not concluded until this noon
and the opening address TO the jury pre-
vious TO the introduction of the testi-
mony in behalf Of the defendant was
made by Judge Hayes.
There was more trouble in regard to
the jury in this case this morning, for
when the judge and counsel were ready
TO begin the days work, II was found
there were only 10 jurors in the box.
As counsel had previously agreed TO try
the cases with eleven men, and as that
number has been engaged in the hearing
of testimony, the panel was one short.
The counsel for both parties became a
little anxious and Judge Wilbur expressed
fear that some more of the jury might
disappear. Several semi-serious plans of
getting out OF the difficulty were sug-
gested, but telegram arrived before
any of them were tried from the miss
ing juror stating that he had missed the
train az Woonsocket. He arrived in
court as soon as possible and at once con-
vinced the judge and lawyers that the
fault was not his. This is the same jury
two mem bers of which got lost in the
court house the other morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-05

The Spread of Diphtheria is
Now Checked.
Town Officials Believe the Disease
Has Run It's Course.
The News BUEEAg, oLNEYyrLLr,


In an interview with Health Officer
John w. Waters this morning he stated
that since the first OF November last
there had> occurred 13 deaths from diph-
theria in Johnston. This was the total
number, reports TO the contrary notwith-
standing.
Two new cases were reported this morn
ing, one in Thornton village and one
in the Belknap district In the north part
OF the town. No new cases have been re-
ported in the Olneyville section in the
past "a hours, and the health officer states
that he is inclined to believe the spread
of diphtheria il over and that the health
OF the town will soon assume a normal
condition. Since the 18th of November
Mr.. Waters has devoted his whole atten-
tion 10 the consideration OF the affairs rel
atiye 10 the health OF the town.
Seven Councilmen have been open TO
calls and received them at all times of day
and sometimes late in the evening.
Chief of Police Holbrook has served
numerous notices and seeefa OF his effi-
GERS have acted as quarantine officers a
greater portion OF TINS time. Counsel
from the State BOARD OF Health has been
solicited and the officials have evidently
many times over earned their salary for
their guardianship OF the public's W ell
fare.
Those in position to know express
themselves as fully satisfied that there
can be no Just reason for criticism unless
from selfish motives, political reason. a
lack Of information as regards the true
condition OF affairs or an unwiliingness
to obtain them.
REGISTRATION.
The total registration in Johnston at
the close of the Office last night was 147.
Last year the total registration was
1865. >
There are believed to be at least 1900
persons qualified TO vote il registered in
this town.
At the rate the registration is progress
ing there must be rush during the lat
ter part OF the month If the usual num-
Der qualify.
A TEN-DoLLAR HEN.
In the Eighth District Court this morn
ing Salvador Roamo was fined IS and
costs for the theft of hen from a neigh
Dor in Cranston. where he resides.
After biddy was stolen she was delivered
to one Fred Moody, and as an accomplice
and for receiving stolen property he was
fined 50 and costs also.
ADVANCE IN RATES.
Notice was received by the local steam
ship agency this morning of an advance
of so in passage rates 10 the old country.
This advance, coming as ii does just
previous to the holidays, will tend to
check visits that are usually made about
Christmas time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-05
INCONGRESS.
Coinage of Silver in the
Treasury.
When England, Germany and
France Do Likewise
Vigorous Shout in Behalf of UnfOr-
tunate Cuba

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-There was very
noon today. The first bill introduced
was one by Mr.. Mill Dem, Tex.,) for
the coinage of the silver in the treasury.
bill introduced by Mr.. Chandler
(Rep., n. H., for the free coinage OF
silver at the ratio OF 16l2 TO 1, the bill to
become operative when England Germany
and France pass similar laws, was listen
ed TO with great attention by the MEM
bers of the Senate.
Petitions from Florida for the recog-
milton Of Cuba and from the Legislature
OF Montana against further Issuance OF
bonds We're presented.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Call, (Dem.,
Fla. }, was adopted calling upon the Sec
Tetary of State TO send to the Senate the
correspondence relating to the case.of
General Sanguilly, an Aerican citizen,
sentenced to life imprisonment for
alleged completely in the Cuban revolu-
tion and directing HIM to procure a copy
of the record in the case IL ii is not on
file at the department.
Mr.. Gallinger, rep, n. H., intro
duced a resolution declaring it 10 be
the sense OF the Senate that IL was un-
wise and inexpedient TO retire the green
backs.
At the conclusion OF the preliminary
routine business, Mr.. Call, Dem. Fla.
called mp his resolution of Tuesday and
addressed the Senate.
The resolution provided for the recog-
milton by the United States of state of
public war between Spain and the gov
ernment, proclaimed and for some time
and maintained by force of arms by the
people of Cuba; declaring that the
United States would maintain a con-
dition OF strict neutrality between the
contending powers and accord TO each
the rights OF beIligerents in our ports OF
the United States.
rhe resolution further declares that the
United States protests and demonstrates
against the barbarous manner in which
the war in Cuba has been conducted and
authorizes the President TO take such
steps as may be necessary to secure an OBJ
servance of the laws OF war as recognized
by all civilized nations.
The Senate went infSTxecutive session
and al :35 adjourned until Monday.
While in executive session the Senate
confirmed Matt W. Ransom, minister of
Mexico.
Mr.. Mitchell, (Rep., Ore.). introduced
a resolution, which was agreed TO, calling
on the Secretary OF the Treasury to in
form the Senate why the construction OF
the public building al Portland, Ore.
for which an appropriation was made by
the last Congress, was not proceeded
with,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-05

William Washington Confessed a
Share of Work.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-William Wash
ington, negro, has been arrested for
completely In the treasury cancelled
stamp steal, and has made a confession
which shows that the thefts have been
going on for months. The stamps, he
say, were not taken from tho document
at the treasury building, but the papers
were taken away IN small quantitieas to
different houses where young girlsS en-
ployed at from 40 10 30 cents day, re-
moved such OF the stamps and sigma
lures as seemed valuable, aud then burn
ed the papers. IL is estimated that Wash
ington an Ewards, who were arrested
some day ago, have obtained from the
file room OF the old treasury about 20, 600
old papers and destroyed a considerable
number of them after removing the
stamps. Aobut 4, 900 OF the stamp have
been recovered by the department.