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Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

Cloud, Minn., seconded Dr. Adams nom- ination. The Hon. F. F. whita president of the Lane seminary, Cincinnati, second ed the nomination of Dr. Page. He st- tackled Dr. Booths nomination on sooouna of his residence in New York, which he describe as the storm oontcr of the church. Dr. Lamp of Now York thcn spoke for Dr. Booth. 5
 Dr. Booth Is Anti prigg~s
 Notwithstanding the we'll laid plans of the Presbyterian league of liberals and mild conservatives, the out and out anti Briggs men wero successful in electinK Dr. Booth. This campaign for Dr Booth began weeks ago
 As soon as 10 was understood that Dr. Booth was to bo the candidate of the con servatives tho friends of Dr. Briggs and Union seminary engaged tho energies of the Presbyterian league m organization pledged to the reversal of the aots of pre-. oeding assemblies in the Briggs case The Presbyterian league dor atcs the boards of home and foreign missions in the Pres byterian church, which havo their head quarters in Fifth avenue
 A majority of each board and many of the secretaries and olerks openly sympe- thixe with tbe ohjeot of the leaRna Dr Booth is n mombor of tho foreign board He has always boon prominent in it's coun- oils- Years ago bc lifted an enormous dsbt nearly $500, 900, that had rested for years upon the boards trcasuries A few years ago his influence turned the vots in the foreign board in favor of a change In the charter bringing tho board under the d. rect control of the general assembly. Kv- cry man connected with the board under stood that Dr. Booth was inimical 10 the Vgwln lwxH Isxa mmskM out to each delegate known to be in sym pathy with the Briggs side the word be- ing, Anything Co boat Booth"
 They had their instructions but they lacked a candidate Al the last minute they met In oaucusrfrd discussed the most available man. In this they could not agrc~, SO whom the votes wore counted they were dlvided-i6b for Dr. Page of Topeka and s3 for Dr. Adams of Minneapolis showing a strength of liberals nearly double that found in any assembly for the last i've yenrs
 The election having boon made unani- nous, Dr. Booth was escorted to the plst- form by Governor Beaver and Professor Zenas and formally welcomed to the ohair by the retiring moderator. Dr. Booth spoke pleasantly of the unsolicited honor which had come upon him, declaring that ho had found it n safe and sound rule In this world Co take what oomos. He de- clared that ho had loft the storm center far behind. He recalled tho reunion of the two churches which Lad taken place in the church 2b years before. and referred Co the understanding at that time thnt n revision of tho church orecd might bo attempted
 PITTsBuRo, May 2l.-By a vote of t9s Co a6 tho Presbyterian general assembly de- cided to continue the movement which ix intended to give the assembly absolute control over It's theological seminarica The resolutions and recommendations wore adopted ny overwhelming nsioritiss. An attempt 10 get yea and nay vote fall i cd for lack of vote of ono.third of the commissioners In its favor, only iOb re- spending to the demand.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
GEN. COGSWELL DEAD
THE MASSACHUSETTS CONGRESS-
 MAN SUccUM6S TO .DISEAsE.
He Had Served Five Terms Tn the House of Representatives and Was One of the Most Popular Members Among His Associates His Long Public Career.

Popular Members Among His Associates
 His Long Public Career.
 WASHINGTON, May 22.- Representative William Cogswell Of Massachusetts died at l:l5 a m. at his apartments in this city.
 With him when the end camo were Mrs. Cogswell, his wife; Dr. Copswell, his son, and Miss Cogswoll, his daughter
 General Cogswell had boon failing rap idly during the day, and as night came on 1t was apparent to his family that he had but short time 10 live. Much of the time his breath camo only in gasps, though tho end was calm and peaceful. -
 General Cogswell has been incapacitated for congressional work for about six months, and was not seen in his soat dur ing the last session of tho fifty -th I'd con gress. In the latter part of the fall of 1894 he was attacked with kidney trouble. He came to Washington, but after . short time left for Jamaica. in the West Indies, in the hope of recovering his health. While there his old complaint strongly asserted itself, and he returned to Washington. Ar engagements for his funeral have not yet been completed.
 Mir. Cosswelrs Career.
 William Cogswell was born in Bradford, Mass-, Aug 23 1888. He attended Phil lips academy, Andover, Mass, attended Dartmouth college in 1855 and soon after ward left to go to sea before the mast Returning some months later, he was grad uated from the Dane law school of liar yard In 1SS0
 He entered the Federal army in April, 1861, and served until July, 1865. He was excessively captain, lieutenant colonel If ho ffo infantry. He was brevetted brigadier gen. eral in 1864. and during the closing opera tions of the war was assigned by special order to the command of the Third brigade in the Second division of tho Twentieth army corps. He served in the Shenandoah valley under Banks, in Virginia under Pope and finally under Sherman and Thomas in the march through Georgia and the Carolinas
 After the war closed he resumed the practice of law at Salem, Mass, and was for five years mayor of that city. He served five terms in the Massachusetts house of representatives and one term in the state senate
 In 1886 he was chosen to represent the Essex (Mass district in the popular branch of congress, and has served there continuously since. having been re elected to the fifty-fourth congress. He had served | with distinction on the river and harbor | and appropriations committees and on the | most important committees of the house. He was member of Salem post, c. A. | R, since its organization. and served one year as department commander of Massa- ohusetts. Mir. Cogswell was ono of the most popular members of the house In personal appearance he somewhat resem- bled President Cleveland, for whom he was often mistaken.
 His hale. sturdy frankncss and intca- rity commended themselves to the house when he spoke and gave his utternnoes much weight. He was broad minded and was particularly careful to avoid partisan | debates touchinR the war.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
What Truthful Bnl Died Of.

An El Paso, Tex, man, being in San Antonio, was asked by gentleman how Bill Hart was coming on in El Paso.
 'He went by the name of Truthful Bill,' didn't hei"
 "Yes." .-. -.E
 "Well, he's not coming on at all He was buried the day before left Fl Paso."
 Perhaps Truthful Bill drank too muchS'
 "No."
 "was he imprudent in changing his ciothesY" .
 'No it wasn't that. He was imprudent in telling the truth. He got up in saloon patronized by the elito of the town and said that the whole crowd present were liars and horse thieves. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that he died of lead poisoning. "-Texas Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

ly on the question of sustaining the law on all points except those as to the tnx on rents and bonds 1t follows that one of the members of the court who at first pronounced for the law except on those two points changed his attitude after the second argument.
 There is very little question that Jus views of the law. He, however, made no announcement as to his position.
 While the opinion of the chief justice was largely a review of the general as- poets of the questions involved he based the action of the court upon the argument that the provisions of the law regarding tho tax upon rents and bonds were 90 es- sential factor of it as to render all other parts of 1t dependent upon them. and that in accordance with the well known rule of law bearing on this question the law as . whole must be declared invalid.
 The opinion of the chief justice. while receiving the respectful and careful con- sideration of his auditors, was not the subject of general remark, as were the dis senting opinions of Justices Harlan and White which were oouched In language so vigorous and even SO emphatic in their arraignment of the majority as to cause very general comment Both justices in
  ion was revolutionary. and intimated that serious consequences might ensue- Justice Harlan suggested the necessity for amend ing the constitution in view of the opin- ion.
 The courtroom was packed during the entire three hours when the opinions were being delivered. A large number of per sons, including many ladies, remained standing until the last word of the dis senting opinion had been uttered.
 The opinion of the court and the poei- ton of each of its members had been SO accurately forecast that no surprise was expressed in any quarter at the announce ments made by the chief justice or dissent ing justices.
 The unexpected event of the day was the appearance of MT. Jackson. He had announced after casting his vote last Sat urday week that be would return on the following Monday to his home in Tenpes- sec but 1t appears that instead he went to Philadelphia to consult specialist on in- ternal diseases. He left the bench imme- diately after delivering his opinion, and 1t is understood he will now proceed south. He delivered his opinion from notes.
 It should probably be stated that while the cases in which these opinions wers de- liyered are uniformly characterized as the
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Nicaragua Pays Up.

LONDON, May 17.-In compliance with the agreement under which the British mon of war withdrew from Nicaragua on condition that the smart money. amount ing to S75, 500, demanded by Great Brit ain for the expulsion of Consul Hatch be paid in London within l5 days, that amount of money was yesterday covered into the treasury of Great Britain on be- half of Nicaragua by Senor Chrisnnto Mo dina, minister to London for Salvador, who has acted for Nicaragua in London throughout the episode thus closed
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
GEN. HARRISON IGNORED,
Presented . Gold Medal by the New Jcrsc, Historical Society.

Presented Gold Medal by the New Jcrscy Historical Society.
 NEWARK, N. J., May 17.-The semi- centennial of the New Jersey Historical society was celebrated bere and the so- oiety had as It's chief guest of honor Bon- jamin Harrison, who was tho centennial president of the United States General Harrison, who came here unattended. was met at the Pennsylvania depot by oom- mittee and escorted to the Esssx Lyceum, where the exercises were held and where a great crowd had gathered to welcome the ex president
 The most interesting feature of the OK eroiscs was the presentation to General Harrison of a gold memorial medal The medal was struck by tho society to oom- memorate the formation of the oonstitu- tional government of the United States and the inauguration of George Washing ton on April 30, I7Sp.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Ma.h.a nirhunxmrn In Yarman,

ST. ALBAss, Vt. May 1s.-while George Huntress of Colchester was driving George L. Story of Boston, a travelling salesman. to the village of Essex Junction they wore held up by masked highwayman, who presented revolver and demanded money. Story emptied his pockets of small amount of money. and they wore let go.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
ConnsrInn an Adase.

Tho man was very anxious to borrow the money and ho argued so loud in his own defense that the president of the bank grew weary.
 My dear sir," he said pettishly, "I can't talk to you forever on this subject. Time is money with me-"
 "Is that soY'' inquired the caller with much earnestness.
 "There neyor was anything truer." "Well, then, here's my note at four months; give me the cash for it." And the bank president went square back on his ord.-Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Thn NIInnrx. strikn.

PITTsBURe, May 22.-The miners of this district are making a desperate fight in the face of the!r defeat in their strike for 69 cents per ton. fhe officials succeed. cd In calling out about l, 500 more mon on the Charters branch of the Panhandle railroad. The mines on the Wheeling di- vision of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad are running in full, however. and 1t is generally conceded that the strike Is lost
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Unlike All Others.

Several men were talking about how they happened to marry.
 ''I married my wife," said one after the others had all had their say, "because she was different from any woman had ever met"
 "How was that?' chorused the others.
 "She was the only woman I ever met who would have me, and there was a burst of applause. Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Coal str,le prok.n.

PITTsBuRo. May 1s,-The ootl strike in this district is practically broken. The miners made the hreak on Friday. All tho mines from West Newton south re- sumod at 42 cents ton. About 5000 of the miners signed the ironolad agreement by which they promise to work for year at thnt rate, sever all connections with la- bor organizations and not attend miners
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
A Queer Death Coinc,deno.-

John Drew Fisher, the actor, who died at Brooklyn. was another example of how coincident fatality may pursue family. He was the fifth of the Fish, CTS who died at a. m. on Sunday morning his mother, brother and two sisters all having died on that fatefu1 day at exactly the same hour in the morning St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

1uoOu10 ba4 cases, bney hr6 kuOWn On bno court dookets as the cases of Charles Pol look versus the Farmers Loan and Trust company and Lewis H. Hyde versus the Continental Trust company of New York, both appealed from the circuit court of the United States for the southern dis triot of New York.
 All Collections Stopped.
 Commissioner Miller of the internal revenue bureau has sent the following tel egram to all collectors of internal revenue:
 Income tax law declared unconstitu- tional by the supreme court. Stop all work in connection herewith and send to this office at once under seal all books, ns- sessment lists, returns and records in your office or hands of deputies relating to in- come tax
 The commissioner had for some days been prepared for an adverse decision of she court, but never heless 1t was to him matter of deep regret, He believed In the constitutionnlity of the law and was inclined to regard the decision of the court as one in which it's adverse effects might be very farreaching
 In his opinion fully s35, 900. 900 or $40, : 900, 900 would have been collected during the first year from incomes had the entire law been sustained by practically a unan- imous court, and even after 1t had been shorn of the rent provision at least t1o.- GOO and probably SEQ. 900. 900, he estimated, would have been collected. ..
 Assoon as possible those persons who have already paid their tax will be noti- fed that under the authority granted the commissioner by section 322O of the re- vised statutes he will refund all such mon- eys on application of the payers These ap- plioatlons will be made on the ordinary form for the refunding of taxes that have been unlawfully paid into the treasury. Chief Justice Fuller's Opinion Chief Justice Fuller, In the course of his opin on, said:
 The very nature of the constitution. e
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
The Rosebery Rumors.

LONDON. May 21.-A press association declares that the rumors current In the house of commons that the prime minis ter, Lord Rosebery, had resigned or was about to resign are without foundation. They originated In the postponement of the queens departure for Scotland, which is explained by the desire of her majesty to receive the son of the ameer of Afghan istan before leaving the city
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Hnrie.i In RnIns

PROVIDENCE May 1s.-A ais story wooden tenement house, ownod by Joseph Je Moine and occupied by him and sew. eral other French families. in that part of the town of Coventry known as Jericho, seven miles from this oity, collapsed. Three persons were killed and II injured. It is thought that two of the latter arc fatally hurt The huilding had boon raised to permit the building of another story beneath it
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Gsntrx,. Trial Pnt on.

PHILADELPHIA. May 22-The case of James B. Gentry, who shot and killed Actress Madge Yorke was called for trial in the court of oyer and terminer. but on application of Gentry's counsel, who pleaded that he had not had sufficient time to prepare the defense, the trial was postponed until the June term.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Too Much.

Tired Child (at church h)-Mamma, how much did you put in the colloctionp
 Mother-A quarter, my dear.
 Tired Child-Well, this preacher gives an awful lot for the money Bulletin,
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Shot by . Game Protector.

ROCHESTER. May 21.-A shooting af- fray occurred near Chilli between Game Protector Brookes his assistant, Loder, his nephew and four fishermen, who wero discovered using a gill net in the Genesee river. Brookes ordered the fishermen to surrender. One of the fishermen was dan gerously shot.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Creek rnsurrection Threatened.

EuFAULA. I. T.. May 22.-Insurrection Is threatened in the Creek nation over money said to have been illegally disposed of by Creek officers. The Indians are arm ing and threaten to march en mnsse to Okamulgee, where the Crock council Is in session, and demand the restoration of the money
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Jn.. Mnrti Reportcd knI.d.

HAVANA May 22.-An engagement dis astrous to the rebels was fought on Tues day In eastern Cuba in which Jose Marti. who was proclaimed president of the revolutionary party, was killed, and his doad body was positively Identified.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
prooliyn Ga. Combine.

BROOKLYN, May IS. - Negotiations which have boon in progress for over two years botwoen tho various gas companies of Brooklyn will he formally completed next Monday. when tho entire seven com panies will be consolidated under ops tnannrcrnanf
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
A Possible Representation.

My friend, will your town be rspre- scented at the exposition?"
 ''I reckon so. If Molly kin jest sell enough hen eggs 'twixt now an fall, I'm a-goin to buy her new caliker dress an take the whole amilyp'-Atlanta Consti- tuition.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Harry Hayward to p,. June al.

ST. PAUL. May si.-Govcrnor Cloueh has signed the doath warrant for Harry Hayward, convicted of melting and plan ming tho murder of Catharine Cling in Min neapolis. The governor set the execution for June 2I.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Gail Hamilton Dying.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Representative Cogswells condition remains about the same Miss Mary A. Dodge appears to be sinking slowly, and her friends have about given up hopes of her rallying.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Apple Crop Ruined.

MIDDLETowN, N. r., May 21.-Rella- ble reports from Otsego, Chenango, Della ware and Sullivan counties arc to the eff fect that frosts have completely ruined the | apple crop.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
FelI D.ad From Hts R,cxcls

NEW YORK. May 20.-An unknown bi- oyolist fell dead from his wheel while rid ing on West One Hurdred and Sixth street. It is supposed he died from apo plexy.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
MT. o,aaston, Hn, Iunbaro.

LONDON, May 1s.-Mr. Gladstone is suffering from an attack of lumbago. It is said that he will go cruising in Juno on the Mediterranean in Sir Donald Currie's yacht Iolantha
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Succinct.

"Now," said Ii Hung Chang, "let us definitely understand the terms of the treaty" --..
 Certainly" replied the mikado. "That's very simple. The terms of the treaty are cash. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Ea.. Hartford pridr. Burned.

HARTFORD, May 1S.-The old East Hartford bridge, about which so much controversy is now going on in the legisla- ture, was destroyed by fire only the small draw on the Hartford eide being saved.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
pr.rL carbol,o Acid Inv N,st.k..

PHILApELPHIA, May 22.-Walter Grant and Lewis Mccoy (oolorcd), aged about 30 years made a social call at 62l Cantrell street Both drank from a bottle of car bolio acid which they mistook for whisky. Grant is dead, and MoCoy is dying.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
British Sealer Seized.

SEATTLE, Wash May 22.-The steamer Topeka has just arrived from Sitka, bring ing news that the revenue cutter Corwin seized the British sealing schooner Shelby for violating tho sealing laws and brought her into Sitsa. This is tho first seizure
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

Helm going to ask your father to- night. She-I supposed so.
 "Why?'
 "I see you're not wearing your best trousers. life.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
nia Fire In s. AIhan..

ST ALBANs Vt, May 20. "A disastrous fire swept St Aibans yesterday afternoon, destroying dwellings. business blocks. public buildings and a large amount of other property, The loss will Dc over xhp0 OO0
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
How to Find Out.

Ted-I suppose the best way to find out whether she loves me is to go right up and ask her.
 Ned-Not at all, my boy. You had bet ter ask one Of her girl friends. Sift- ings.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
R.,.,,v. of the pr..Iaen, Dead.

PHELPS, N. Y., May is.-Fredcriok Cleveland, a distant relative of the prcsi- dent, died here, aged 78 years-
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
IN LOVES ATTIC.
attic of young Cupid's houss

The attic of young Cupid,s houss visited one day To see the tAttered bits of low That thers were stored away, For casto6 odds and ends of hearts About the place were strown. Like baubles of some other days That long ago had fown. But yet tho withered roses there Fral wreaths from loves own tomb Upon the dusty. mellow air 6till shed faint perfume.
 -E. P. White.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Farmss Village Property

 "Nr. Lincoln" said an admirer, as he look d at the Presidents lank form chow long ought mans legs to Der' "Long enough to reach the ground" said the genial Abe in reply.
 Same way with this ad-I want 1t long enough to reach the buyer who wants either . farm or village property. right here in this section whore we havo everything that makes life worth living.
 Ny catalogue describing 50 such places and giving their advantages will be mailed to you or your friends on receipt of . stamp. It takes but little money to buy farm or hone. and sone great bargains arc offered.
 Address.
 HARRY SEDGWICK,
 Cornwall Hollow. Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
INCOME TAX KILLED.
DECLARED TO BE uNcONSTITuTIoN-
 AL BY THE SUPREME COURT.

Justices Fuller. Field. Gray, Brewer and
 shiras Voted Against It, and Harlan,
 Brown, Jackson and White Dissented Tn
 Strong Tsrms.
 WASHINGTON. May 2l.-The income tax law, which has received % large @ share of the public attention since the begin ming of the first regular session of the fifty-third congress is thing of the past. After being twice heard in the United States supreme court 1t was finally de- oided by that court to be invalid and un- constitutional
 There were four dissenting opinions de- livsred In the case-one each by Justices Harlan, Brown. Jackson and White show ing that the court had stood to against tho law. Inasmuch as one of these dissent ing opinions was handed down by Justice Jackson, and as he was absent at the first hearing. when the court divided sven-
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

Baby Girl In Heks smith,. Heu~.
 ATHENS, Ga, May 90. --Seorctary smith reached Athens and met new bahy nirl
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

Canaan Savings Bank.
 CANAAN. CONN. 0efunnAesD PusIxEss O0fosxl 1s1, 1y71. yeHH D. RE1D, Presiden; DAHIM l.. ElHmGAN, Wce-President 9noDan c. rULL11, Secretary JoOn1H V. PRKx, Treasurer IA. Bennett. usorgs W. Oowdrsy. .. L.. Trssman, George L.. Parsons, J. \. Underwood. George 8. Dunning.
 0sorge .. Fuller.
 c. W. Harsons william H. OamI
 OFFICE AT STORE or
 FULLER E PEET.