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Evening journal., 1895-10-08
CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS.
town onccss Chosen and Votes Cast For
and Against License.

anu Against AictnNes
NEW lfAvEN. Oct G-ElectiOns were
hold Monday ia 1854 out ~ the l6s towns
in the state. The issues are purely local
ones. Still this election genorally at
tracts considerable interest as a fore
shadowing Of what may be expected on
the more important one for state and ma
lional officers The license question also
Is of moro interest than usual, as the ad-
vocates Of no license have been particulars
~ active.
Norwich went Republican by 535 maiori-
ty in all but the Office OF town clork which
was gained by Freeman (Dem.) by "a ma
iority OF 3i3. The vote for license was
!, ,s5i against l,008
Bozrahyille went Democratic by 10 ma
iority and voted no license Colchester
elected two Democratic and one Republic
an selectmen; town clcrk Republican
License was carried by ~ majority. Vol
untown elected two Republican and one
Democratic selectmon; town clerk Demo-
cratic. There was no vote on license.
There was big fight in the town Of
Putnam over the license vote. The Pro
hihitionists and Law and Order league
workers were out in force, but failed to
win, az the license advocates rolled up a
majority OF lii. Preston went hcpunilc-
an and voted license. Stratford elected
the Republican town ticket by 55 ma
ioriiy and voted license by majority
of 80.
HARTFORD, Oct. SELECTIONS in this
part OF the state passed of quietly, the
interest largely ccntering In the license
vote because OF the unusual efforts OF the
temperance people. The large places went
for license as usual Rockville elected the
entire Republican ticket by maiorities of
from 250 to 3i6 and went for license 10y
323. New Britain, Democratic strong
hold, went Republican by majorites OF
between 100 and 300.
Meriden elected all the Republican
ticket except town clerk by 800 plurality
and showed under the no license people
by proportioncto vote of 4 to /.
Willimantic chose tho Republican town
nominees and voted liconso by 200 ma.
iority
In Waterbury the Republicans capture
the entire town ticket except the select
men and treasurer, the Democrats getting
the school board and the city ticket except
the board of aldermen. License was voted
hy majority of q, 600.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
Fo1-hunters An Rsedr for sport.

MEDIA. Pa Oct THE Lima Hunt
Club held its annual meeting at the
club house, at Lima, yesterday, and
scanned the prospects for the coming
huoting season, and elected ofli ssrs
Whipper-in Marsh Altemus reported the
hounds Of the club In good condition and
ready for the chase at a moments notice.
It was proposed to have occasional moon
light hunts early in November, and TO
open the regular hunting season with q
grand meet, aud drop hunt from the club
house on Thanksgiving Day.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08

tour of the Washington studios In the
interests Of her ert lhey are the guests
OF Mrs. John @. Cole.
Mrs Frank Stout and daughter Essie.
are on visit 70 her sister, Mrs. james
Z Newman, OF Alsxsndris. Va.
Miss Carrie Alexander has returned
home from visit TO Pennsylvania
friends.
State Treasurer Charles Il Atkins, Of
Milton, was In town yesterday afternoon
and he and Clerk OF the Peace ]. b
Fosrd dined at the Clayton House.
Deputy Sheriff James P. Ratledgs Is
qai'e sick at his home in the Twelfth
ward
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W II n Er,u % o. ~ 49,.
Ia Baltimore yesterday Treasu rer
HAIRY Vondsrhorst went to the
Hotel Rennert after the game He said
Il walked among the spectators at Union
Park and appealed to them to uphold oar
oity's good name. and | am proud to say
that they did it from start to finish
They will continue to do so st the remain
ing games. I am sure.
Il am sorry TO hear that demonstra.
tion occurred after the Clsvelands left
Union Park. 1 shall suggest that after
-morrow's contest the Baltimore play
ers show their disspproval OF sueh actions
by accompanying the Clevelands 20 their
hotel
mo man who has the interest OF base
ball at heart would d. otherwise than
make the Cleveland players visit a
pleasant one
Albert Gordon. aged 10 years; Michsel
Herber, aged % years, and Antoas
Sesry, aged II years. were arrested az
the close of the ball game, charged
with disturbing the pesce They were
in the crowd that surrounded the bus IN
which the Cleveland players drove away
from the bsll grounds 1t was charged
that Gordon and Herber threw stones a.
the Cleveland players aud that Seary
ran around the bus hooting at them
Gordon and Herber were hned $5 each
and Seary was fned 50
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
Social and PernonaI Notes.

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Bower have re-
turned from West Chester.
Misses May and CLARA Trainer are
guests OF West Chester friends.
h H. Pitcairn. Of Clayton, was in this
city yesterday.
Rev E. w. Fitz -simons, of Darling
ton, Nd. is the guest Of Rev. w. Fred
eriek Lewis, at the Clayton House.
The members OF the Silver Leaf Social
went on a straw ride to Blue Rock farm,
about two mile above THlleyville, last
night. The start was made from No. 9l5
Spruce street, at 7.30 o'clock.
Clarkson jennings has returned from
Be. oklyn where he attended the funeral
Of his mother, Mrs. Maria jennings.
Among the Wilmingtonisns now So
journing at the nations capital are
Mrs James Tyre. we'll known In musical
circles of this city, and Miss Lizzie +
Bacon. one OF Wiimingtou's pretty ard
popular singers, Miss Bacon is making
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
Sporting News Notes.

The yscht Defender has been laid up
for the Winter, In little creek back Of
Glen Island, near New Rochelle. Her
racing spars and canvas have all been
slowed, either az PlspgrRs' yard, City
Island, or in Q Oliset IselIn's boAt house
Joe" White, the manager Of Horace
Leeds. offers to back the latter against
any man In the world at 1876 pounds, for
stake Of 81, 500 and the largest parse
offered by any reputable athletic Clue
The managements Of the Media and
Chester baseball clubs have finally got
together and arranged to play the fifth
aud last game In the championship series
on 5 saturday next Each club has won
two games aud the interest Is intense.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
THE KUcHENe INQUIRY.
Captains Of Cruisers Told to Ask That It
he Allowed to Proceed.

LONDON, Oct s.--Dispatohes received
here from Shanghai say that Captains
Halifax OF her maiesty's ship Undaunted
and Newell of the United States cruiser
Detroit have been instructed to ask the
viceroy to order the mandarins, who are
said to De openly menacing with vengeance
those Christians who give information Of
the kucheng outrage TO stop these OBJ
structiye tactics and 20 allow the inquiry
to proceed.
Chi-Sung, vioeroy of Nankin,, to receive a
visit from British Admiral Butler Is due
to direct Instructions from Peking.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
MANIFESTO BY EzETA.
The Banished General Promises to Save
San Salvador Now.

SAY BIAS, Mexico, Oct S--General
Antonio Ezeta Of san Salvador who has
arrived here on the City of sydney from
San Francisco to Acapulco, Mexico has
issued long manifesto written in Span
ish. He says he has sirivon whilo in oxilo
To conduct himself So as To reflect credit
on his country and that now he is return
ing Go FREQ it.
He says he will summon the legislature
OF 1894 that life, liberty, property, agri-
culture trade and industries bo encour-
aged, and that no will especially establish
enlightened education in the country.
He says he will adopt the single gold
standard Of money, using the coins Of the
United States until such time as the coun-
try shall be able to issue its own. All re-
ligious creeds, he promises, shall be re-
spected, and he urges his followers to be
guilty Of no vengeance, but to leave to the
laws the melting out Of punishment.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08

tunlty to display his comic ability.
He was given frequent curtain
calls and was obliged TO make n speech
at the end Of the opera OF the cast.
Laura Joyce Ball, Della Stacey and Clara
Jewell deserve mention. This per
formance was given for the benefit Of the
players OF the Baltimore Baseball Club
All Of whom appeared upon the stage
IN the last act.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
DIED.

BAKER. In this city on the 3rd Instant
Frank Baker.
JEFFERIs-On October 3, 1885, Phoebe NJ.
Je1eris, wife OF James V. Jeferis, in her 61th
year.
JOHNSON.-In this cily. on the 3rd inst
Willie r.. infant son of William r. and Mary
g Johnson, aged months.
WORTH.-In'this city on the 3rd instant,
Harry Kenny Worth.aged 20 years
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
ITEMS OF IN EREsT.

The total depravity man. who drops in oc-
caslouslly. say he knows a good many poo-
pie. but not many good people.-Boston
Courier.
Did you ever think that you cannot have
good health without pure blood2 Health comes
BY the us. OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. because IL
makes the blood pure.
' Hoods Pills have won high praise for their
prompt and efficient yet easy action.
'.Hnw did Mrs. Lovely happen to be drop
ped from the Woman'e Rights Club" "She
spoke in praise Of her husband. Brooklyn
life
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
WEDDING DAY SET.
Miss Vanderbilt WIN Become Duchess
Nov. IL.

NEW YORK, Oct. s-The wedding Of
the Duke of Marlborough and Miss Con-
suelo Vanderbilt is announced. 1t will be
Thursday, Nov. IA, at St Thomas church,
Fifth avenue and Fifty-third street. Many
details have still to be perfected.
The cards Of invitation to the marriage
will be sent out in fortnight. Somewhat
in advance of the wedding day the BRIDES
gowns will have reached here from Paris.
The making Of them was deferred until
the last moment, so that the newest
styles could be evolved in them.
Tho Duke Of Marlborough was in tho
most exuberant spirits yesterday at Tuxe-
do. Naturally Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt and
her daughter do not care at the present
time TO protraot their very enjoyable
coaching trip
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
Players Appeared in an Opera.

BALTIMORE. oct 8-''Nsncy Lee"
was given its first production last night
at the Academy Of Music by the Olgby
Ball Opera Company The new opera
a satire on the army and navy. aud is In
three acts As Gabe Swift, a provost
marshal, Mr.. Bell has full opPor-
Evening journal., 1895-10-08

All the Leading Fall styles Derby Hats
Now in stock. All the fashionable shapes
for young men at Ross's, 2l0 Market
street. Our Hats are bought in case lots
from the mills direct, therefore our Prices
Guaranteed the Lowest.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
EXCURSIONS,
WILMINGTON AND NORTHERN RAIL
w ROAD. Time table In effsct Sept. I'd

HTILMINd IUN AND NUttId EttF HhJL y
$50.
Trains leavs wilmington, French Et-ec
station. for b, n D. Junction, MontchAntn
Winterthur, 9uyencOurt. Granoguo. CoesHrt
Ohafds' Fcrl Juncticn, Pccopson, Weal
Chester. Embreeviue, Mortonvlle, Oostea.
Vile and intermediate stations, daily. excep'
Sunday only ct 10 n m: 65 and 10 M,
For lTAynesburg Junction. Springfield An
Intermediate stations, daily. except sunday
N7f5Am. o. and 06 . M. Sundays only q
ei0 Am: 55 and 4 05 p IN.
Fnr Joanna, Birdsboro. Reading and Inter
npediste stations. daily, except eurdaY. AZ
N m and l So D N. Sunday only Al III u
and - bpm.
A. q. MoCAUsLAFp. auperiDi iendent,
BOWEE95 BRIGGS, Cen. Passenger AEenl
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
New Timber for Attorney-GsneraI.

William 7 Lyman is the latest man
mentioned for the office OF attorney
general In event OF John R Nicholson's s
elevation TO the bench. As city solicitor
he had much experience in prosecuting
criminals. and will probably be one Of
the leading factors in the fight.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
The sserstar,,s PIo.psetIve FIeasars.

Secretary OF State ] Harvey Whitemsn
is in Dover to-day in attendance upon his
of oial duties. he win soon have the
pleasure Of making out the commission
Of Jamss Lord, Of CAmdea, who viii
succeed Mr. Vlrden as recorder Of deeds
of Kent county.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
LOCAL SOCIETY NEWS.
Events of Social Interest Oc-
curing About the City.
LoFLAND-PAwLBY MARRIAGE

Pretty Ceremony at Central resby terian
Church Last Night which UnIted Miss
HettIe Pawley and zecio n. Lohaud in
the Presence of Many iRslatives and
Friends-Personal News.
AL communications intended roE iusertion
this column should be addressed 70 SOoietA
kditor care OF the EVENING JoURRAL. COM
flunicAtiona should be written on one gide OF
thz DRper only
Evening journal., 1895-10-08

Beokett's Restaurant,
Nos. 8 aud 5 West Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1895-10-08
EXPLOSION IN A MINE.
Gas Ignites In a Shaft Under
Willxesbarre.
TWENTY DEAD AND OTHERS DYING.

Rescuers Fought Their Way Through BLACK
Damp Into the Shaft only TO Find Fif-
teon Llfciess Bodios--The Party Had Been
Shut In and killed by the Explosion.
The Press., 1895-09-19
MONSON.

R. M. and Theodore Reynolds new mill, which has been shut down since the 18th, resumed work yesterday morning. John P. Herlihy, Jr., the newly ap. pointed postmaster, took possession Mon- day.
 Wesley A. Squier has resigned as li- brarian of the Monson free library, and Miss Nellie Squier has been appointed to fill the vacancy for the rest of the year.
 (Correspondence.)
 James Stacy has been building an ad- dition to his house. James Duncan did the work
 Mrs. Geo. s. Peck, who, with her four children, has been spending fortnight at her father-in-law's (Levi Peck), has returned to her home in Waltham, Mass. Edgar Colburn is having new piazza built around his house.
 Miss Gertie Bennett is teaching at the State Line school house, and boarding at James Stacy's.
The Press., 1895-09-19

The Stafford Springs Fair-Oct. 8, 9 and 10 The indications are that the 26th an. nual fair of the Stafford Springs Agricul tural Society will be equal in interest and attendance to former years. In addition to the attractions mentioned last week Gertrude Isola, the celebrated female cornet player, has been engaged, and will appear each day. The management will endeavor to have something going on from morning until night, as usual. The great attraction the first day will be the bicycle races, for which entries have al ready commenced to come in. The prizes to be offered are as follows: Mile open, scratch-1st, silver urn, $45; 2d, silver chaf1ng dish, $25; 3d, field glasses, $12.
 Half-mile handicap-1st, silver smok- ing set, $25; 2d, gold watch, $25; 3d, silk umbrella, $7.
 Half-mile local handicap-1st, diamond ring, $S6; 2d, clock, $15; 3d, silver CO., lOgne bottle, $5.
 Half-mile scratch, open 1st, silver mounted carving set, five pieces, $45; 2d, silver water pitcher, $20; 3d, opera glass es, $1O.
 Mile handicap, open-1st, clock, $40; 2d, silver tureen, $2O; 3d, silver cloth brush, $8.
 There will be horse trotting each day, entries for which close Oct. Sd. The only race for the first day will be the 2.5O class for horses owned and constantly kept in Holland county since Aug. 1, '95. The second day the 3. .25 and 2.35 classes will be put on, and the 2.45 and 2.28 classes the last day.
 A special effort will be made to have all the hall exhibits better even than the usual high standard. Fancy articles and household goods may be left with Miss Hattie Ellithorpe at her home on West Main.st.
 Season tickets may now be secured of w. D. Heald, the treasurer, for $1 These entitle the bearer to admission each day, including team.
 Those who have not already secured 8 premium list can do so by making appli- tion to c. F. Beckwith, secretary, or call ing at Gary Bros. office, or The Press of flee.
 Every merchant in town should make an exhibit at the fair. Apply at once for space, or you may fail to help not only the fair but yourself as we'll. All the space in the main hall will be engaged within few days. If you wish to be in the swim 'get move on" at once. We wish to protect you, but we cannot afford to lose exhibits from out of town by wait ing too long.
The Press., 1895-09-19
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

STATE OF CoNNECTICUT,l Probate Court,
 COUNTY orToLLand ~ of Stanford. At Court of Probate, held at Stanford, within and for said district, on the 14th day Of Septem- Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 Estate of BetSey A. Leonard, late Of the town of Hampden, In the county Of Hampden, state or Massachusetts, deceased.
 To the heirs at law, next Of king and all other persons interested in the estate of Betsey A. Leonard, late Of the town of Hampden, In the county of Hampden, and state of Massachusetts, deceased; GREETING:
 Whereas, a petition has been presented to said ford, in the county Of Winnebag0, In the state or Illinois, with certain papers purpOrting to be copies of the last will and testament of said de- ceased, and the Probate thereof, in the county of Hampden, aud state of Massachusetts, duly authenticated, representing that at the time of her death said deceased had estate in said D1s- trict of Stafford, on which said will may operate, and praying that the copy of said will may be filed and recorded in the Registry Of Probate Of said District of Stafford and letters teStamenta- ry thereon granted to Frank J. Leonard, the pe~ ttt1Oner.
 You are hereby cited to appear at a Probate Court to be held at Stafford, in the Probate Dis tr1ct of Stafford, on the 18th day of September, A. D. 1895, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any you have against the same.
 And said petitioner Is hereby directed to give public notice thereof by publishing this citation once In The Press, newspaper puDl1she0 Tn said Stafford, at least six days before said court. Certified from record.
 Attest:
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1895-09-19
MEEKINs, PACKARD & co.
HOUSE FURNISHINGS.

With the advent of the Fall Season we place before the public the largest assortment of House Furnishings ever shown in Springfield. Our speedily increasing business in this line has compelled us to make larger prepara- tions than ever before, and to facilitate matters we have taken 1O,5OO square feet additional floor space in adjoining property on Hillman street, making the total amount devoted to furniture alone over 100000 square feet.
 Our Carpet Department is piled high with rolls upon rolls of every wanted kind of floor covering. We had the pick from the best manufac- turers; our orders were placed early, and the stock is now completely ready for your inspection and purchase.
 More space has been given to Rugs, new lines have been added, making the assortment without doubt the larg- est of its kind in this section.
 In Draperies, productions of foreign and domestic manufacturers are crowding the counters and offering no end of choice things to furnish and beautify the home.
 In all, we are we'll known for carry ing only the reliable sorts, the kinds we can safely guarantee, while our styles, nearly all of which are exclusive, give much evidence of forethought and consideration to the wants of our pat rons. Furthermore, our large buying enables us ever to share profits with you a fact that has been we'll proved, and is appreciated by the thousands who favor us with their orders.
 Spend a little time here, whether purchasing or not
 One call will lead to others
 MEEKINS, PACKARD & CO.,, Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1895-09-19
Born.

Stafford Springs, 1Othason to Norbert Bellerose; 18th, daughter to Joseph Bil. odeau; 18th, daughter to Japhet Bos- quet; 5th, daughter to w. E. Hanley.
 Stafford Springs, 9th, son (Daniel> to W. E. Demond.
 Stafford, ,4th daughter to w. H. Webster
 Westford, 10th, daughter. 8 lbs., to Anson G. ane Jsnnie M. Barlow.
 Storrs, 10th, daughter, Orra Almira, to c. s. and Ora A. Phelps.
 Willimantic, 8th, son to MT. and Mrs. Herbert Boynton.
The Press., 1895-09-19
DIsTRICT OF sOMERs. ss Proh,

RESTRICT OF SOMERS, ss. Probate | 4I Court, September 17, 1895.
 Estate of Eunice c. Shepherd, late of Somers, in said district adeceased. Upon application of Charles BarroWs, pray ing that an instrument in writing purporttng to be the last will and testament Of said deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and determined at the probate ohice in S0mers, in said district, on the 25th day Of September, A.D, 1895, at o'clock in the afternoon and that notice De given of the pendency of said application and fishing the same once In some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public signp0st in the town Of SOmerS in said district.
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1895-09-19

Resolutions, obituaries or cards-of thanks tn- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Commun1- cations received without signature always con- mitted to the waste basket without attention.
The Press., 1895-09-19

The British track athletes now in this country will meet all America in New York Saturday. Yale and Cambridge will meet October 5th.
The Press., 1895-09-19

The Griswold arson case in Hartfort has been assigned for September 24.
The Press., 1895-09-19
Married,

Bolton, 7th, by Rev. s. V. B. Cross, Andrew Mansmann of Coventry and Ever D. Fitch of Vernon.
 South Coventry, 11th, by Rev. H. H. Martin, Wilbert H. Edwards and Mrs. Nettie Green.
 Willimantic, 17th, ,at'St. Joseph's church, John M. Conner and Miss Isabella Carney.
The Press., 1895-09-19
A T Court of Probate holden at Staf O ford within and for the dtstrdct of Ct a eeo,ul

"A ford within and for the district Of Stafford on the 18th day of September, A. D. 1895.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of Milo J. Eaton, administrator on G1 G9e lntestate estate of Myron l. Cady, late ol
 It is ordered by this court that notice shah be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the october, 1895, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by post. ing copy Of this order on the public sign post In said town Of Stafford, and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Stafford, and having circulation in said district Certified from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1895-09-19

Died. Staffordville, 17th, Miss Sarah Plymp- ton, 56.
The Press., 1895-09-19

THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant Eweekly) furnished for S2.20 per year.
The Press., 1895-09-19

HARM HAND, 38, Irish descent, wants
 F good place on farm. Kind to cattle. s10 a month and home wanted
 19s2W D. F. SUGRUE, Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1895-09-19

MCLAUGHLIN 6 SON, PUBLISHERS. S1.5O year. If paid strictly In advance, ,$1. .25
The Press., 1895-09-19

OTRAY HORSES found upon the prem O tses of the subscriber early this Thursday morning Ithe 19th), gray horse and chestnut colt, evidently strayed from pasture. Owner charges. DR. F T.. SMfTH
 Stafford Springs, Conn, Sept. 10, 1895. B
The Press., 1895-09-19

WANTED-To exchange Money for W Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb.
 l9S4W% HERHERT D. ROYCE.
The Press., 1895-09-19

The baseball season is practically closed, and it finds Springfield champion of the Eastern league, and Baltimore with a first mortgage on the National league pen- nant.
 At the superior court in Holland, Pat rick Casey was sentenced to six months for breaking jail. In the case of Demas against Warrington, the judgment was for the plaintiff for $500 by agreement of the parties concerned. Finding was for the defendant; with costs, in the case of Girard against Johnson, and an appeal was taken to the supreme court.
The Press., 1895-09-19

rORN and BUNION CURE, for sale and made by JOSEPH GUILMAN, Stafford Springs. cure warranted or money refunded.
The Press., 1895-09-19

ENOR SALE-House Lot on Furnace N Ave. MRS. F. KITCHEN, Stafford Springs