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Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Fatal Freight Wreck.

MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 2.-There was q collision nt Yorktown between the west bound freight train No. 99, in charge of Conductor Norman. with w. A. Shull en- gineer and Henry Hurst fireman, and east bound freight train No. 72 on the Big Four road, in charge of Conductor Ingle with Charles Sutton engineer and Joshua Walsh fireman. W. A. Shull was kil ed, and Joshua Walsh was fatally injured Henry Hurst and Charles Sutton were badly injured. The engines came together with terrific force, raising high in the air and falling a mass of debris. Several cars were broken, making pile of wood and iron 20 feet high
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
A a,an, af tn,sli.c..

The man who puides he ship of state snd keeps t from the sLoa,s and keeps t from ILe treaohsrons seq wnere-lhe wild whlrl. pool rolls; the man who writes an epic poem or builds stately odo . man who makes two grass spear- grow where only lhe spear gr9wsd.' the man who builds s sy stem ap gf philosophio thought the nun who conaIers mighty hosts and brings their iutrc to naught--thvtc men aru great, sapremoly great, but greater tar than these ,s he who runs furnace that will neither melt nor itssie = New YsfA xeflu
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
A nriIll.nt srhrms.

A brilliant sohcme was adopted the oth- or day by theatrical company which found itself stranded Nt Dayton, O and It's oert engagement nt Cleveland plan was made fbf the arrest uf one of ths members of the company ou the charge 7f opening lettcr belonging to another member The accused was taken before the United states commissioner at Clsve. land where tbs other members st ths com pany were sg5rmnaed M witnesses Ttey of course seoarsd his aconittAl snd also their fees amguntinH Co So as apiece u was the most profitable engagement thsy have played this season but tLe sommis. sioner is wi.lli.g tp bet that they pan play lt on him again --Ttoy Times
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
MISS COOPER DEAD.
The Last Surviving Child of the Great Nov
 elist Passes Away.

eltst Passes Away.
 CooPERsTowN. N. r., Jan. Miss Su- san Fenimoro Cooper died at her residence in this village She was about the house as usual on Sunday and retired to her apartment at about 9 o'clock in the even- ing when she was taken suddenly i'll. She soon lecamo unconsolous in which condition she remained until her death. Apoplcxy was the immediate cause of death. She was in the eighty-third year of her age, and until Sunday evening had retained that control of her faculties which might be expected only in a person many years her junior.
 Miss Cooper was tho last surviving child of James Fei.lmoro Cooper, the celebrated novelist and historian. She was born in this village and has resided here all her life. She has devoted the later years of her life to tho furtherance of charity, and in that direction was instrumental in the establishment of the Crphanago of tho Holy Saviour and the Thanksgiving hos pital, both of which institutions arc sit- uated hero. She was always liberal con tributor to various magazines and papers and Is the author of two books
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Shot by a Maniac.

NEW CASTLE, Pa, Dec. 2s.-August Permontire Frenchman who was em- ployed at the Peerless lamp chimney fac tory, shot and wounded Miss Meister, the daughter of bis landlady, and Robert Charles, another boarder, and then blew his own brains out. Permontire had for some time shown evidences of insanity.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Wife Found Him Dead.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-John Boehm,
 financial secretary of Flora council, No.
 77, Order of United Friends, shot himself through the right temple at his home, 72 Washington street, Hoboken, N. J. Dur ing his wifes absence Boehm wrote her a letter, in which he stated that he was short in his accounts and was unable to make good the deficiency. He requested her to borrow money from his friends and pay his debts. Then he lay down on a lounge and sent bullet through his
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Two Children Burned to Death.

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 1.-The two chill 1ren of Captain John Glover Of canalboat No. 493 of the Morris Canal company were burned to death on the boat, which was moorcd at River street. The captain and his wife left the boat, locking the children in the cabin. Soon after their departure a lamp exploded, setting fire to he woodwork
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Rl.rcl Ha. nrhhler Arrr.,.a.

EAsToN, Pa, Jan 2.--Dr K l. Rlegol of Bloomsbury, N. J., who was wounded in an impromptu duel at that plnoc last Sunday. has had his adversary, William B Bebbler Of Germantown, arrested on a charge of murderous assault. Dr J. &. Linnaberry of Bloomsbury became tho
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03

BUFFALO, Jan. l.-Reccipts of grain hy lake during the season of i694. according to custom house reports, were l03, aba, 165 bushels, a decrease of 3I, oe0, 7b5 bushels from the receipts of 1898. The four move ment, however excecdod last years re- ceipts by nearly l, 1000. 900 barrels.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
CcorrIa to Send craln to Nebr..ka

ATLANTA, Jan. 1.-Ex-6overnor w. J. Northen Is heading n movement for a shipment of corn to the starving people of Nebraska and Is meeting with assurances of success. On Jan. 15 a long freight train will pull out of Atlanta laden with grain--a New Years present from the overfowing bins of Georgia to the empty cribs of suffering Nebraska
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
THE IRON SHIP.

The fabled seasnake, old leviathan, . Or else what grisly beast of scaly chine That champed the oceanwrack and swashed
 the brine Before the pew and milder days of man Had never rib nor bray nor swinging fan Like this iron swimmer of the Clyde or Tyne, Late born of golden seed to breed line 0f offspring swifter and more huge of plan. itraiEht is her going, for upon the sun When once she hath looked, her path and place
 are plain. With tireless speed she smiteth one by one The shuddering seas and foams along the main, And her eased breath when her wild race is Roars through her nostrils like hurricane.
 Robert Bridges.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Bloodhound. Run Down Train Robbers.

MERIDIAN, Miss, Jan. 2.-A posse of determined men, with bloodhounds, left to hunt tho Livingston (Ala.) train rob- bers, and it Is reported that two of the bandits have been run down in the Su- carnoche swamp. 1t is said that they are young men who live near York, Ala. The express people claim that the robbers made a light haul
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Captain Seeley Dead.

CHILLIcoTHE, Mo, Jan. 2.-Captain H. B. Seeley died here of cancer. He enlisted in the Sixth New York infantry at tho opening of the war and was rapidly pro- noted. He was a member of General Hancock's staff, and in the memorable charge on Pickett's brigade was seriously wounded. He was well known orator and during the first Harrison campaign stumped the state of New York.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
An Obstruction.

Gentlemen, said the conductor. be. fore leaving this station there is likely to be delay of several hours.
 What's the matteri" cried the passen, gers in chorus
 Nothing that the company can help" replied the conductor. but piece of steak from the restaurant Is lodged in the track just ahead of the engine ''-Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
4 Choice.

He would have gathered her in warm mbrace. but she waved him back
 "No." she said ilnperiously
 You crush my heart he protested Better thy heart" she answered than my sleeves "
 The cuckoo rushed from the clock on the mante! and with wild shries directed attention to the fact that It was now ll:i6 -Detroit Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
nl.hop KnIckerhoclser Dead.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 1.-The Right Rev. David Buell. Knickerbocker, D. D., bishop of the diocese of Indiana, died here of pneumonia. He was born at Schaghtiooke, Rensselaer, county, N. Y.. on Feb. 2l. 1883. He was the youngest son of liar mon Knickerboc kcv, widely known as Prince knickerbocker.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
An.roh,.t Mowbrsy Arre.tcd.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec go --Charles w. Mowbray tho English anarchist. was ar rested In this city on the charge of inoit- ing to riot The arrest was made al the close of meeting st which Mowhray delivered an inccndiary speech of the most violent character, oxclaiming that the American flag should be torn down, as it was not flt for the lowest uses.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Lillian Russell and Her Husband Make up.

BOSTON, Jan. 2.-Lillian Russell and SiRnor Perugini, known to his intimates as Jack Chatterton, mot accidentally at the house of n mutual friend. and as consequence their quarrel has boon mado up. The details of the interview are not yet known, but at its conclusion 1t was manifest that their friendly relations had been resumed.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03

ALBANY, Jan. 1.--Tho annual report of the late Adiutant General Porter wns handed to Governor Flower by Adjutant General McGrath. It shows the number of men-citizens of the state-liable Co military duty to be 750. 900.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
TaImaxe to Leave RrookIyn.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 29.-The Rev. Dr. De Witt Talmage has announced in an inter- view that he would preach every Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the Academy of Music, New York. He will begin next Sunday week. Jan. 6.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Drifting Out to nenth.

MENoMINEE Mich, Jan. l.-Martin. John and Frank Woesnak, brohers are adrift in Green bay behind a field of ico in an open ashboat They could be seen with glass, but were being driven to- ward Death Door and Lake Michigan and will undoubtedly perish.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Scarlet Fever Exterminates a Family

MIDDLETowN, Conn. Dec 29.-Nathan- Tel Dowue's family at Cobalt has been nearly exterminated by scarlet fever. The fourth child died Thursday night. the father is believed to be dying. and anoth- er child is very low
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
The ClIn House Burned.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26..-The famous Cliff House, near here, was destroyed by fire. The Cliff House has n worldwide reputation, as it overlooks the seal rocks and is part of the possessions of Adolph Sutro, san Franciscois mayor elect
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Dcrp Snow In France.

PARIS, Jan. l. - Severe snowstorms have prevailed recently in the northern and southern parts of France. Snow is so deep at Pontarlicr, in the Department of Doubs, that railroad traffic has been completely stopped.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Slated Into an Airhole.

SING SING. Jan. l.-Grant Stackhouse of Havana N. Y., and William Scott of TarIytown were drowned in the Hudson river off this place. They skated into m airhole and sank immediately.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
assauIt Reco,nes a NIurder.

BURLINGTON, N. J. Dec. 26-Mrs. Bridget Doyle, who was brutally assault ed by Al Glymer, a young tough, at her home in East Burlington l3 days ago. died of her injuries.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Dezck Must Hang.

SCRANTON, Pa. Jan. 1.-Fnnk Bezek, the Austrian who was recently convicted of the murder of his sweetheart, Maria Kerzia, has been sentenced by Judge Ed- wards to be hanged on day to be desig- mated by the governor.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Rlown Into the River.

NoRwALK, O., Dec 29.-Gilbert Jame- son. one of Norwalk's oldest residents. while walking across the Lake Shore bridge at Huron, was Blown into the river and drowned
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Jumped From a Train.

ALMoNTE, Ont, Jan. Miss Belle Armstrong wealthy young lady. jump ed from moving train and broke her neck Her father witnessed tho accident and the shock drove him insane.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Three Killed by a Train.

AUBURN, N. Y., Jan. e.-Tho Dohlsh Valley east bound passenger train No. 134 from Geneva struck sleigh a half mile east of Willard containing Mrs Hughes, her son and Miss Larkin of Ovid, and all the occupants were Killed
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
A Valuable Dog.

Mrs. Witherby-I gave some of my cake to an ungrateful tramp this morning. and he said it wash fit for a dog
 Witherby heavensI He didn't give 1t to cur dog, did be:-New York World
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Chester's Passengers Released.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-After being de- taincd II days at the quarantine station at Chester the s65 steeragc passengers of the steamship Southwark wero released.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Legislation Elect Dies.

WORCESTER, Mass. Jan. 1.-Dr. Henry Simpson, member elect to tho legislaturs from this city, d ,d st his home hsrs
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
EX-SENATOR FAIR DEAD.
The Rich Mine Owner Passed Away Sudden
 Iv

1y This Morning.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-Ex- Senator James G. Fair died suddenly at the Lick House at 12 go this morning. Ex-Senator Fair was one of the Big Four" million aires with whose sudden jumps to fortune the country rang when the gold fever was at its height. Mackay, Flood and O'Bricn were tho other three The Bonanza quar- tet became immensely wealthy through lucky mining strikes
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
An Auax.

Miss Gothsm-Havs you any papa and mamma, little boyl
 Newsboy - No. mum Ms fam V ], abroad, Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Wi Winsted, Conn.
Canaan Savings Bank.

Canaan Savings Bank.
 CANAAN, CONN. OoxMENoKD BUSINESS OCTOBER 1sr, 1872. JOHN B. REED, President DANIEL L.. FIREMAN, Vice-President . GEORGE s. FULLER, Secretary JOSEPH ". PEEr, Treasurer S.A. Bennett, George W. Cowdrey, D. L.. Freeman, George l.. Parsons J. A. Underwood. George s. Cunning.
 George 8. Fuller.
 AUDITORS: a. ". Parsons william Fl. CamI
 OFFICE AT STORE OF
 FULLER q PEE1.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Massachusetts New Legislature Meets.

BOSTON, Jan. 2.-The Massachusetts legislature met at II o'clock this morning. Each branch was organized and prepared for the subsequent work of the session. The senate was called to order by Hon. William NJ. Butler, the senior senator in point of service. The house was called to order by Representative Thomas E St John of Haverhill. The members quail fled by taking the usual oath which was administered by Governor Greenhalge in the two chambers respectively The mem bers of both houses met in the old cham bers. In the house. after transacting ths business incidental to the opening of tht session, it was voted to adjourn to meet tomorrow in the new and elegant chamber in the statehouse annex, now nearly com pleted, in which the inaugural ceremonic, will occur on Thursday
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ly captivated the eldest son OF the house.
came Lack in a few days engaged, sailed
about with this man in tow-quite a decent
IL king man, too-in fact. have heard peo-
PIE speak of Adrian Holt as a very hand
some man. but for my part l could not adj
mire man who could wish to marry Ruth
Jeaffreson. He did. however. and he did
marry her. And SO she sailed away out Of
Blankhampton life into wholly new
sphere ana that Is ten years ago, and here
am l, Mabel Grantley stu. spinster and
wall flower. Life is hard upon some peo-
plei
l see Mrs Adrian Holt sometimes. She is
more horrd even than she used to be. more
breezy, more head-in-the-airish, more sue
cessfut, with more radiant smile and a
happier CLINT in her eye each time that
see her. l was in Paris a couple of years
ago. and while staying at boarding house
there. l met a young lady who knew Mrs.
Adrian Holt in London. 1t seems as If. al
Trough she has long ago shaken the dust OF
Blankhampton from off her feet. l cannot
get rid of the shadow of my rival This
girl was quite rapturous about her-just
chance acquaintance picked up in a board
ing house, l had been quite civil to her. l
had told her a good deal of my life in
Blankhampton, l had told her how l was
closely related to the highest dignitaries of
the cathedral. had made quite q friend of
her. and yet. one day, when I was glancing
over a society paper, and L happened to see
the name of Mrs. Adrian Holt mentioned,
and said in a casual kind Of way: Did you
ever meet Mrs. Adrian Holt? She was
Blankhampton girl" if that fool didn't
break out into 4 perfect TRADE of rapturous
admiration about her. 1t is strange that.
even when our paths have gone widely
apart. I should still be haunted by the
SHADOW of that horrid girl. who always
stepped in between me and my happiness.
"Oh, don't you like herr" said my new
friend II think she is perfectly charming"
NO 1 said. shortly. Il don't like her. ]
think she is perfectly horrid-at least she
used to be when she was girl. l never
could bear her at any period of her life; in
fact, l always hated her. and it's no use
pretending anything else. For years 1 al
WAYS made point of being as rude as !
pos sibly could to her. But why?" asked
the other. in tone of the greatest wonder:
why should you do SO? What did she ever
do to you?"
why? Well. always hated her. I. per-
haps, cannot tell you why, but did. and
always SHALL 1 never disliked anybody so
much in my life. Frankly speaking. l de-
test her.
But for what reason?'' she asked.
"Oh. well. did, said. as casually as
could. Il did"
1 wasn't going to tell her exactly why.
But have a reason-and have told it to
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were uttered the other day during long
chat which had with him. had asked him
number of questions about his life and ne
had told me how starting as poor boy he
had worked his way up the ladder of fame
and fortune. He is now. you know, one of
the most prominent men Of the west. For
years he has been the chief counsel of the
Union Pacific railroad. His first ambition
vas long since attained. He has now for
the first time realized his second ambition.
as the representative of one of our greatest
states in the United States Senate.
Before l give you the story Of his life
he told 1t to ME let me describe his looks.
Picture to yourself a slender. studious-
looking man OF about six feet. Let him be
we'll dressed and well groomed. His black
silk hat is of the latest block. HIS Prince
Albert coat was evidently cut by q Broad
way tailor and his pantaloons show de-
cided crease. His hair is as black as his
polished boots. 1t Is cut long, and 1t is
comGed rather carefully across his scalp
above a high, full forehead, with Just
suspicion Of badness. Let this man have
eyes of the deepest blue and let his long,
thin face be intellectual in its cast. Let
the face make you think more of college
professor than of great lawyer and of
the chief representative of the politicians
of one CT the iiveliest and toughest states
OF the Union and you have fairly good
idea of John NJ. Thurston. the new United
States Senator from Nebraska If you
could chat with him you would find him
man of much personal magnetism. He
has melodious voice and good, healthy
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A CYCLONE OF SWALLOWS.
How a Vessel Was Beset by Myrinds
of the Birds.

How a Vessel Was Beset by Myrinds
of the Birds.
From the Savannah News
A Russian steamer, hailing from Odessa.
has for some time been engaged in the
Mediterranean trade. principally carrying
passengers between Leghorn and Malaga.
On one of the recent trips it encountered
an adventure which will never be forgotten
by either the crew or the passengers. The
passage had been stormy one. but the
day of the occurrence was unusually fine.
Though rather heavy sea was running
NEST of the passengers were on deck. Sud-
denly the lookout called: Hurricane cloud
leeward."
aboard and a number OF people sought
safety below. The captain, however. after
glancing at the barometer, gave 1t as his
opinion that it was no hurricane cloud
The black mass that they saw lowering
near the horizon was. he thought. par
ticularly dense volume OF smoke from some
steamer. But the solution Of the mystery
came much sooner than they had expected:
The threatening mass grew larger and
larger, and soon was seen to bear down
In the direction Of the vessel with terrific
speed. Everybody. both crew and pas
sengers. became frightened at the mystic
rious cloud. which seemed to move with
great rapidity, Notwithstanding that per-
feet calm prevailed.
Then came the solution. Inc VAST CLOUD
that they had seen was composed of swal-
lows. The forerunners, a small detach-
ment of some 10000. swooped down on the
Geek. to the bewilderment OF the people
on board. These were soon followed. not
by thousands, but by hundreds Of thou
sands. The birds literally overwhelmed
the vessel. The man at the wheel lost his
bearings. and the widest disorder prevail
ed. The birds poured into every available
opening, hatchways, windows and every
where else. They got tangled in the ropes
and sails. and clustered about the rigging.
Even the smokestack was SO filled up al
one time that the fires were nearly extin-
guished. The most amazing part of the
whole thfrg was that the birds did not
evince any disposition to leave.
To heighten the confusion the steamer
had got out of its course and ran ashore
However. on account of going very SLOW
no material damage was done. though the
passengers were badly frightened. When
the crew had recovered from their amaze
ment they began to clear the deck and the
vessel In general of these unexpected and
not at all welcome guests.
The captain ordered the men to use
shovels and whatever else they could to
throw the birds overheard. After getting
fairly In shape the vessel proceeded on its
voyage, having been delayed for nearly
eight hours on account of this singular eN-
perience The captain could not offer any
theory to where this vast army of swal-
lows came from. All he said was that the
birds were exhausted from a long fight
during the storm of the previous day. and
sought rest on his vessel.
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A PHILADELPHIA SPECTACLE.
A Practical Joke Which Was Enjoyed
by the LOOkers-On.

A Practical Joke Which Was Enjoyed
by the LOokers-On.
From the Philadelphia Record.
Next door to the Office of popular mag
istrate in a central portion of the city
there is a small tailor shop which has this
sign in the window: Trousers pressed
while you wait" Quite number of poll
ticians frequent the magistrates office, and
they often drop into the tailor shop to have
the bags taken out of their trouser
knees. One day last week Select Council
man Tommy" Ryan and a number of up
country delegates were sitting in the tai
lor's back room while their respective pan
falcons were being ironed.
Representative John H. Fow, who is for
ever on the lookout to play practical
Joke, passed the door of the shop and took
in the situation at a glance. MIR. Fow
raised his mighty foghorn voice in one
wild cry Of 'firer' The effect was instan-
taneous and startling. Mr.. Ryan, the first
to dash through the shop door. was clothed.
as to his neither extremities, in faring scar
let. Two of he country politicians wore
gray and white. but the third wore. beside
the startled look upon his face, not much
of anything. His billed" shirt was pretty
long, but 1t did not prevent the few pedes-
TRANS on the street from seeing his bare
knees knocking together with fright.
When the victims realized the trick that
had been played upon them they scurried
back to shelter.