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Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Lif. rraredy In a Nut.bell.

MIpDLETowS, N. Y, Sept. 17.-wil- liam Clyde and Florence Rowlinson were married five years ago in a western city. Clyde deserted his wife in year and came cast. A few days ago while ped ding lamp burners he found his wife sick with canoer, and he agreed to remain and care for her. He bought morphine to aid her, but she committed suicide with it.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Heavily Laden.

Farewell" Farewell
 "Forcyer2"
 "Forever."
 He left her with heavy heart
 His own heart was by no means light, and then there was the marble heart she had given him.-Detroit Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Around the World In . Pungy.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Consul Sprague, writing from Gibraltar, Aug. 27, to the state department, reports the departure from that port of the small sloop Spray, in which her owner, Captain Joshua Slo- cum, started from Boston to oircumnavi- gate the globe alone He arrived at Gib- raltar Aug 4.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Hunter Accidentally Killed.

MIDDLETowN, N. r., Sept. 1s.-Rich- ard Schoonmaker of New York city was accidentally shot while hunting at Blake lake, in Sullivan county. His gun struck log and was discharged, killing him in- stantly.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Big Diamond Robbery.

LONG BRANCH, Sept 16.-Twenty thou. sand dollars worth of diamonds and jew elry are missing from the cottage of H Victor Newoombe, a New York broker whose city residence is 6S3 Fifth avenue
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
A Question of Expense.

"How will you have your eggs cook ed?" asked the waiter.
 "'Make any difference in the cost of 'em?" inquired the cautious customer with the brimless hat and faded beard.
 "No"
 "Then cook lem with nice slice O ham, " said the customer, greatly reliev- ed.-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
He Preferred Death.

NEW YORK; Sept. 16.-Alfred s. Jaffe. 45 years old, of 142 Lexington avenue
 killed himself in his room almost in the presence of police officer who had ap- peared with a warrant for his arrest on the charge of grand larceny by swallowing aquantity of carbolic acid. Death followed a few minutes later.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Rockefeller. BuiIdinps Burned.

SCARBOROUGH. N. r., Sept. 16.-Fire destroyed large barn, henhouses azd several hothouses, the property of John D. Rockefeller, situated on the Bedford road, Pocantioo hills. The buildings 1t is be- lieved were set on fire.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Heir. to ahs. GOO. GOO.

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 17.-Winfield M Starr, George D. Starr and William M Ennis of this city received notice that the estate of their uncle. Joseph B. Starr, other persons living in this city. The es- tate is said to be valued at $5S, 900, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
New Haven Women Voted.

NEW HAVEN, Sept. 17.-The women boiled large vote in the school election here. Miss Mary E. Ives received 1,714 votes. Five hundred and seventy three women cast ballots
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
str,et Car Con.ol,dat,on.

PITTsBURe, Sept. 1s.-A consolidation of street railway interests took practical shape here by which over 200 miles of track will be controlled by the combine at capitalization of between s1b. GOO, 900 and SEQ, 900, 900. Chicago and Cleveland are expected to enter the union later on.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Killed by a Discharged Employee.

wILKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 17.-Julius Cooper, discharged employee, entered the office of the Hughes Brewing company at Pittston and fatally shot Robert Poole, the bookkeeper. Cooper was accompanied by his wife and two children when he fired the shot. He had blamed Poole for losing his situation.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Rhode Islands New statehouse.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. 17.-Ground for the handsome new statehouse, to be erected on Capitol hill in this city, was broken by ex-Governor Ladd, who dug the first shov- elful of dirt for the foundation. Work on the new structure will begin at once.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
LIFE FOR A LIFE.
China Executes Seven of the NIurderers of
 Missionaries.

Missionaries.
 FoocHow, Sept. 18.-Seven men impli- cated in the massacre of missionaries were executed Monday morning at Kucheng. The consuls of the commission of inves- tigation were present.
 The foregoing dispatch indicates that the Chinese have been promptly informed of the indignation aroused in this country and in England at their decision not to execute any of the accused men unless all further demands should be waived.
 Their proposition was understood to be "a life for a life, !" or a sacrifice of one Chinaman implicated in the riots for ev- cry European missionary killed.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
strnnair sn.

ddington-Ncwriohe' daughter is back from Paris, where she was at fin. ishing school
 Fulijamcs--How her Frenoh aocentf Coddington-Oh, very pronounoedi-- New York World
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
OLD TICKET CHOSEN.
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS MEET THE
 EXCISE QUESTION souARElY.
Ex-senator Warner Miller Introduces the suooessfai Exoiss Resolution, which De- anes th. PArty's ro.ition In Feurt@sm worAs-

Wordx-
 SARATOGA, Sept 1s.-The state Repub- lioan convention closed its session after following very closely the work mapped out by its leaders. It named this ticket for presentation to the people of the state In November next:
 For Secretary of State-John Palmer of Albany.
 For Comptroller-Jsmss E. Roberts of Eric.
 For State Troasurer-A. B. colvin of Warren.
 For State Engineer-C. W. Adams of Oneida
 For Attorney Generally N Hancock of onondags.
 For Judge of the Court of AppeAis- Celora K Martin of Brooms.
 In brief. the platform demands enforce ment of the Sunday liquor law and preser- walton of the Sabbath. It dcnounces the Democratic administration for falling to defend tho rights of American citiEens resident or travelling in foreign countries and for permitting foreign countries eo enoroach on the western hemisphere
 The tariff and the handling of the def- cienoy question by the last Democratic congress receives desired condemnation.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
madge Kendar. Daughter Weeds.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-Captain c. E. Ban. croft and Miss Margaret Kendall son and daughter of the favorite actors of those names, were married at All Saints church
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Mr.. Lanetry.. pivoroe suit.

LAKEPoRT, Cal, Sept. 1s.-The paper containing Mrs. Langtry's application for divorce were filed in this county last even. ing. Separation is asked for on two grounds -desertion and failure to provide.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
c.mbrlars n.. Aeeeps.a.

LONDON. July S--Mr w. ]. Oakley, president of tho Cambridge athletic team, states that Camhridge has decided to ac- oept Yaie's challenge if satisfactory ar
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Turning Bullion Into Double Eagles.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. .1s.-Superintend- ent Kretz commenced today the coining of the double eagles from the sl, 900, 900 in gold bullion now stored in the vault of the mint in this city. ..s-.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Prize Fight, Legal In rexas

DALLAS, Sept 1s.-The Corbett- Fitz- simmons match will come of in this city. In the test glove contest case before Judge Hurt of the court of criminal appeals he held that there is no law in Texas against prize fights.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Rochertor A dopt. Yotinr Maohine.,

ROCHESTER, Sept. 1s.-At meeting of the common council 1t was decided to adopt the Myers ballot box system throughout the oity in the future
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
General Strike of Coke Workers.

USIoNTowN. Pa., Sept. 17.-The con- yeDtion at Scottsdale declaring for gen. eral strike in the coke region has given the mensgreat encouragement.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Amer,onu Cr,oke,er, win.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 1.-The Univer. sity of Pennsylvania "past and present" won a most conspicuous victory over Or. ford and Cambridge ''past and present" in the first international intercollegiate brick. ct match played in this country, winning by an even 100 runs
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Walked Into the Ocean.

CAPE MAY, Sept. 16.-An unknown man about e5 years old deliberately walked into the ocean with his street clothes on and drowned himself
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Girls Played With "A Revolver.

BATH, N. Y., Sept. 1.-Two daughters of Jefferson Horton, at Cameron Mills, near Bath, were playing with an old re volver when the gun was discharged, shooting one girl, aged 2, in the forehead She is not expected to recover. ...
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Syndicate Meet. the Gold Withdrawal.

WASHINGTON, Sept l2.-The announce ment that the syndicate had deposited in the subtreasury 5000, 900 in gold was re- ceived at the treasury department with much satisfaction.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
He I. Cycling Around The Union.

NEW HAVEN, Sept. 16.-Thomas w. Winder bicyclist, who Is making Q 2l, 600 mile ride around the boundaries of the United States, reached this city.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Ro.ton s.ool. nrokor Arro.tsd.

BOSTON, Sept. 17.--John W. Baker, a member of the Boston Stock Exchange, was arrested here charged with embez' zling $6, 900, the property of E. D. Cum minQa.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Suicide by Poiaou.

ROCHESTER Sept. 1S.-Byron Chapman, once a prosperous business man of this city, committed suicide by taking poison. The cause Is insanity
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
Boston Is 2eS Years old.

BOSTON, Sept. 1s.-Flags were displayed from all the city buildings In commemo- ration of the founding of Boston, ee6 years
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19
District Attorney Found bead.

SARATOGA, Sept. 16.-Distrfut Attorney John Person was found dead in his barn at Ballston Spa. Heart disease was the cause of his death.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-19

! Canaan Savings Bank.
 CANAAN, CONN. COMMENCED BUSINESS OcToBER 1sT, 1872 JOHN B. REED, Presiden; DANIEL. l.. FIREMAN, vice-Presideni GEORGE s. FULLER, Secretary JOSEPH ". PEET, Treasurer
 
 TRUSTEES: 8. A. Bennett, Heorge W. Cowdrey, D. L.. Freeman, George l.. Parsons J. A. Underwood, George s. Cunning. W George s. Fuller. AUDITORS: G. W. Parsons William H. CamI OFFICE AT STORE OF
 FULLER d PEET.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
ITO SERMONS on NORDAU'S BOOK.

DIR. sII.vERMAN AND DIR. EATON TAKE orroSiiH
VIEWS OF IT.
The Rev Dr. Joseph Silverman delivered ser
mon Yesterday In the Temple Emanu-EL ft'h-aVe'
and Forty third-st., Max Nordaus Degehera-
ton: or Is Morality Declining
Max Nordau Ia a prophet OF this nm de siecie'
Dr Silverman said He has had the coWase
in his book on degeneration to depict the vices
OF our age as few men before him nave done
While no one Will agree with him In all MS oias-
noses of the moral diseases OF the times al must
accord to him the merit of having thoroughly
studied the tendencies OF modern civilization ana OF
having laid bare the shallowness. insncerity alb
normality and degeneration which prevail TO an
alarming extent. Ii Is book that ought 10 pe
read by thinking people and by thinking people
only who can discriminate. II contains nuch iooi
for thought and yet much chan. The greatest Iant
il lis extreme pesslmism. and the marsnallins OF
such facts as suit his particular theory.
Dr Syerman quotes statistics Freely, ana
rea ches the conclusion that our age Is not making
nroyress morally with the advance In CIVILIZATION.
The Rev DR.. Charles II. Eaton. pastor or the
Church OF the Divine Paternity, preached last night
on Max Nordau and the End OF the Age Man
Max Nordau," said DR.. Eaton takes an unduiy
pessimistc view of man at the end OF the century;
He SAYS nervous exhaustion is almost universal ana
that the population has increased twofold but LABOR
has increased hftyfold. and that accompanying tins
physical degeneration IL an increase OF immorauty
and an increase Of lack OF self-restraint Whiis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
A HTGH GATE.

Now that the Turco-Armenian troubles are
claiming 30 much public attention. one often reads
about the Sublime Porte" without possibly know
ing Just exactly what the expression means. lhiS
was the situation in a party OF clubmen VINO were
recently discussing the question. Part OF them
agreed that It was simply a title Of the Sultan. but
a French scholar among them said he hardly saw
how that could be. the words were evidently
from the French and meant a high gate. one
listener facetiousy suggested that II II were On
gait II would well apply the reckless way In
which the Turks are riding down ana crushing gu.
the lives of the poor Armenans Anyway. they
looked the matter up .nstanter and found That ac-
cordng to the Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia,
the words dd indeed originally mean lofty gate.
so-called from the gate OF the palace where justice
Administered, and from THIS they came TO stahd
for the chief office OF the Ottoman Empire. the
Ottoman Court the Government OF the Turkish
Empire. 1t Is not personal appellation OF the
sense above indicated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
ARMY ORDERS.

Warrington, Nov 10 CSpeciaD.-The following Army
orders have been issued: Captain George A. Drew 3D.
Cavalry Is granted leave OF absence until further
orders on surgeons certificate OF disability The
leave OF absence granted Captain Edward 5. Cha
pin 18th Infantry, is extended month. Leave
OF absence for three months to take effect on or
about December l. Is granted Major Louis
Champion. surgeon. The general court-martiai az
pointed TO meet at West Point. y. w. by special
orders November Is. 1894, Is dissolved.
A general court-martial is appointed to meet at
West Point ~ T. at II o'clock a. m. on Monday.
November H. or as soon thereafter practicable,
for the trial OF such prisoners as may be brought
before 1t; detail for the court-Captains william
F. Spurgin, Ast Infantry. and James Parker ith
Cavalry: First Lieutenants Alexander 3. Dyer, 4th
br' Ffesma sam 10th cavay W III
Sth Infantry; William Allalre 23d lnfa39 PITY
Second Lieuienants Jay j.. Morrow, Corps Of En-
ernikshanR list ARTILLERY Henry b. Todd jr.. "a
Artillery. Judge advocate.
The leave granted Captain Samuel l. WOODWARD.
The leave granted Major John A.. Darling, 9TH
Artillery. on October IL is extended fiteen ot Day
'Gn he as.lsnments q the following named
t tenant Lasfeace B. smonds, appointed 70 rank on
3 sns4yS to the rP sh 1nSny Company Fort
A. Russell Wyoming: Second LIEUTENANT Robert
corporal Troop d. sth Cavalry to the 18th Infantry,
Company H. Vancouver Barracks, Washington;
Second Lieutenant Dwight w. Ryther. appointed
10 rank on November from quartermaster-ser-
geant 9Th Infantry to the "a ln,antry COMPANY any,
f. Fort omaa Tse So es later haa T
cember TO- Second Lieutenant William X. Smith. LIST
Ars5i % o Se Tne Military
my West Point y. Y, for duty at the academy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
MR. EDKUNDS ON FOREIGN RELA TONS
THE EX-SENATOR URGES THB STRICT INTERFERE
rAr1oN OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

THE EX-SENATOR URGES THB STRICT INTERFERE
rAT1oN OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
philadelphia, Nov 10--Ap informal talk. no
called It, was given last night by exUnited States
Senator George F. Edmunds to the members OF the
Union League Club and their friends. on "Interna-
tional Relations in Central and South America"
Tho prominent position occupied by the speaker
for 60 many years in the Senate. coupled with the
nresent difficulty the boundary between Vene-
zuea and British Guiana. added more than the
usual interest to such a discussion. On a map
which was hung alongside the speakers PLATFORM
Senator Edmunds pointed out the possessions Of
Great Britain, which encircled the globe. This
great expansion. he said was not conquest Of
Flood but Of trade. business and English civiliza-
ton. .,s.e.. -. A. .-,u,. 80 49,. A..
roe Doctrine. THAT doctrine declared" he said
that we would not look with unconcern (Which in
nv Vermont dialect means we would not tolerate)
~ interference of any foreign Power with respect
~ the autonomy or existence OF the American re-
Whites That was the Monroe Doctrine and 1t has
stood as a standing menace to all foreign countries
Snator Edmunds called attention to the way Brit
,sH Claims in Honduras had grown from almost
. si, 10 1000 square miles In British Guiana In
is5, their claims included only few towns with no
nia In 1870 this small claim had grown to 5000
snnare miles and In 1892 to 10000 square miles
THAT Is British expansion ne aad h, nut nope
ST., will not let Venezuela be squeezed out OF the
mouth OF the Orinoco hope the President WIN see
that all our Southern heighDors are Pfoeec'eu "
Snsfor Edmunds also urged the great advantages
~ the Nicaragua Canal under American contro;
OF raferrine 10 the many matters to be considered
,.hen discussing. annexation, or Cuba TOT instance
w na,d q compliment to President Cleveland say
ne pa ha, M president had ever been found lacking
a.. Snatrotsm in looking after our relations Win i1I
eign countries and Kepueie a nf E Gleveand
couI iristrations as oud no doubt be demonstrates
70 eli when all the facts came OUT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
SlNGUINE OYER RAPID TRANSIT
WILLIAM sTEINwAY REVIEWS THE SITUATION
AND rs CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.

WILLIAM sTEINwAY REVIEWS THE SITUATION
AND is CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS
The RAPID Transit Commissioners express conf
dence that the hearing before the General Term OF
the Supreme Court. next Thursday. upon their APP
plIcaton for the appointment of special commis-
sion 70 report upon the ACCESSIBILITY OF constructing
the proposed underground railroad presages
speedy beginning OF the construction OF the road
William Steinway. speaking of the situation Satur-
day evening. said
I'VE expect that the Court will make the appoint
ment of the special commission at once. That oody
is limited TO sixty days time in which to take evil
dence and make its report Probably considerably
less time than that will be needed That the report
will be favorable and will be confirmed there seems
no reason TO doubt in view OF the fact that four-
fhs of the citizens OF this city have voted for the
road
IAN important phase OF the matter Is the fact tnat
the Metropolitan Traction Company. which, IL hao
been thought, might be opposed to the underground
road as It will run under that company's line IN
Broadway and the Boulevard is actively co-operat-
ing with the Commission to advance the under
ground railroad. 1t Is supplying us Win all ts
plans showing its underground work. etc, so as 10
facilitate our labors In every possible way
THE Metropolitan Traction Company has STUDIED
the problem closely In its bearings upon its own III
teress and has come to the broad and sensible con-
clusion that the opening and operation of the under
s sDunu feau tame Tks applies Of 10 sh9r,
civ Hall square and Fourteenth-st. and In eonse-
Quence the Metropolitan Company looks f9r ,a ,aSy
crosstown lines Of tina, company, also, VIII act az
feeders TO the long -distance underground uavei ~
Broadway, and at the same time VIII act as us'''o-
..if must be borne In mind that the underground
railroad yin promote ,Ss apa sre"s heavy
In short distance travel wherever the CITY eApa"u'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
ECONOMY IN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION.
THE FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERALS
ANIMAL. REPoRT-woRK OF THE SECRET

THE FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERALS
ANIMAL REPoRT-woRK OF THE SECRET
SERVICE COMMENDED.
Washington Nov lO-F'rst Assistant Postmaster
General Jones has submitted his report 1t calls
attention to saving in his branch Of the service
during the last year Of sl3S5577. Mr.. Jones recon-
mends an appropriation OF s7,O0oooo to cover COM
pensation OF postmasters for the next fiscal year,
and SO 900 for clerk hire at first and second class
postofices. He recommends the order recently
promulgated by the President providing for the
consolidation OF class postofces. and says
the only places at hrst-class postoffces that are
now excepted from civil service examination are
assistant postmaster, private secretary and ste
nographer cashier and assistant cashier: at second
class offices, assistant postmaster, under Whatever
legal designation known. ,-
Nr Jones does not favor maintaining experiment
tai free-delivery service In towns and villages IN
view of the great saving effected and the general
cities MIR. Jones recommends the employment OK
a number of men in the larger on1ces, whose resu-
lar duty 1t shall be to inspect the work OF carriers
make suggestions az to extensions ana cnanfes vi
the work of carriers outside OF postofcss MI Jones
saws that besides the actual saving erected me
improved efficiency Of the service In the onlces IN
yestlgated be credited 70 the secret service
Al every office the discipline OF the force ana ei-
fcency of the service have been much improved
the work more equally distributed among the Ie,-
and facilities increased without additional COST
The Assistant Postmaster-General recommends
that the attention of Congress be called 10 the az
visibility Of providing pena Tor inc use or or for
counterfeiting II, for placing an impression
thereof upon an envelope or postal caro- for me
purpose Of deception He says some penalty loI me
unlawful Of the ranking privilege shouid De
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
FEVER rORPEDOES FOR TINE BATTLESHIPS

Newport, r. l.. Nov. l0.-Orders have been rsce'veo
n. tho tornaiosat,on to reduce the torpedo equip
ment OF the battle ships Indiana and oregon from
thirteen and fourteen. respectively to ten "hi'e.
heads each There are but thlriy-hve unassisnsa
torpedoes at the station with which TO Tx on. ."o
ships now building. and as the last congress iae"
~ make any provision for the purchase OF more.
so,,e ~ tho ships would have 10 be commissioned
without this portion OF their equipment unless thefe
we're a curtailment In the present issue. pive e
are removing the marine growth from the torpcuo-
boat Cushing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
NETWORK ATHLETIC CLUB TROUBLES.
A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MAY
HELP TO STKAIGHTEN MATTERS.


The outcome of the trouble between influential
nembers of the New-York Athletic Club. in which
the Metropolitan Association Of the Amateur Ath-
letic Union is mixed is awaited with interest. The
BOARD NJ Governors of the New-York Athletic Club
will hold meeting tomorrow night. when some
thing definite may be arrived at. Inc whole
trouble was caused when the name OF Barlow s.
Weeks was withdrawn as delegate to the NJ. A.
Of the A. A. L. and that of John c. Quick was sub
stituted B. c. Williams. OF the newborn Atm
letjc Club was responsible for the change
At a meeting Of the Metropolitan Association on
Saturday night a resolution adopted requesting
the New-York Athletic Club to Withdraw M. VIII
Jams as delegate 1t the sense or the meeting
that Mr. Weeks, who has done much work In the
cause of amateur sports had not been fairly treated
Inst what action the New-York Athletic Club VIII
take seems doubtful, but as the request Will be
handed 10 the Board of Governors tomorrow night
II is sure to cause lively discussion
The officials of the club much put out over the
matter and refuse to talk for publication Mr.
Weeks is the ex-president Of the club Mr. Gulick
Is the secretary, and Mr. Williams who has been
prominent member for years. Is one OF the gov
ernors and he did much 10 make the recent New New,
YORK j, ondon Athletic Club international meeting
a success 1t looks as II the trouble would have an
Important bearing on the coming annual election OF
club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11

Austin, Tex, Nov. 1o.-The doublescull champion
shin match between Jake Gaudaur and James
Rogers and Bubear and IIaines, arranged yester-
dav was called off last night owing to the fact that
Mayor Mcdonald positively refused to permit the
race to come off Sunday: II is presumed he took his
enc from Governor Culberson Gaudaur and the
other oarsmen left here last night for their homes