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Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26

Battersca park was last week the scene of bicycle tragedy unsurpassed in its cycling annals. A lady, famous for the sinartness of her appearance, rode into the park behind an L. o. c. water cart, and, finding the road incon veniently crowded. continued to pedal slowly along behind that vehicle, which, it is needless to say, was not in active operation. Suddenly the driver applied his foot to the lever, and out spouted the water. The lady tried to turn quick ly, but her bicycle slipped on the wet road, and down she came in such pc sition as to obtain the full benefit of the cold water douche. A pedestrian, mortified at the accident, shouted to the driver, who at once brought the cart to a standstill. This only made matters worse, for, being absolutely unconscious of what had happened, he continued to keep the water pouring on his victim, and several seconds elapsed before the enormity of his offense could be ex- plained to him. London World
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Cheating In Bridge Building.

A surprising discovery has resulted from the investigation made of the piers of the aqueduct bridge over the Potomac river, which is crossed daily oy people from all parts of the United States on their way to the National cemetery at Arlington. While making excavations down to solid rock, with view to improving the defective pier, it was found the old masonry had not started from solid rock, but upon rip rap stone, apparently thrown in with out removing the debris upon this rock Above this insecure foundation the masonry was of the poorest quality i'm aginable, and the wonder is that the bridge did not collapse years ago. Stones were apparently put in as they came from the quarry, without the slightest reference to being set on end, and few traces of mortar or cementing material were found. A project for removing all defective parts of the pier will be pre- pared, with an estimate of cost, which will be submitted to the Fifty-fouith congress. Washington Letter.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
LIEUTENANT PEARY SAFE,
His Last Trip Toward the Pole Unfortu-
 nate and Unsatisfactory.

nate and Unsatisfactory.
 ST. JOHNS, N. F., Sept. 23-The Peary relief steamer has arrived here with Lieu tenant Peary and his companions from Greenland on board.
 When the Kite reached Whale sound on Aug. 8, Lieutenant Peary, Hugh J. Lee and their colored servant, Mat Henson, were found waiting for 1t. The party had only ten days previously returned from their great overland expedition, which had proved comparative failure: Lieutenant Peary and the other two started late in March and made their way to Independ- ence bay, which is the most northerly point of Greenland, which he had reached on his previous expedition. Independence bay was reached early in Juno, but there were not enough men in tho party to ac- complish any bold venture. They were further deterred from any great undertak- ings by the insufficiency of their food SUD- ply, an obstacle which was foreseen last year. r~
 Lieutenant Peary and his companions of the Greenland expedition have but lit tie to say in regard to their experiences. The overland expedition to Independence bay, it Is learned, was not only not as sat isfactory as has been anticipated, but came very near resulting fatally to Peary and the other two. They started late in March on this journey, and after reaching Inde- pendence bay were unable to proceed more than few miles along the coast, just be- yond their former stopping place. They reached the top of mountain and were unable to proceed farther on account of the precipitous nature of the descent.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Etheiwynn Win. the First.

CENTRE ISLAND, N. F., Sept. 24.-In the race for the international challenge cup, offered by the Seawanhaka- Corinthi- an Yacht club, for half raters which took place outside of this harbor on Long Is- land sound, Spruce ", owned by Mir. J. Arthur Brand of tho Minima Yacht club of England, was beaten in fair all around contest by Ethelwynn, owned By O.. J. Field of tho Indian Harbor Yacht club of Connecticut.
 The breeze in which the small boats sailed varied in strength from fvo to ten miles an hour, though 1t was only during short period that 1t was ever as fast as tho latter estimate.
 Mir. Brand had no possible complaint he said, to make against the steam yachts, excursion boats, schooners or sloops that were following the racers except in one launch got In his way just before the start and interfered with his crossing of the starting line.
 But" said Mir. Brand, "don't think for moment that nm making a claim SO great that the result would affect the finish of the day. was beaten, and we'll beaten. The influence of that little launch that I speak of was insignificant. would not have mentioned the fact If you had not questiQned me closely"
 Mir. Brand was quite willing to say that the hope he had loft in his breast was for really brisk wind-say one as strong as IA or 15 miles an hour-when both yachts would have to reach. He seemed to be confident that he would have a show in thnt kind of weather. Otherwise he was not sure about carrying home the handsome $500 cup that the Seawanhaka- Corlnthian club has hung up.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
What He Game For.

It came to pass, then, when Macallis- ter McIlhenny preferred his simple re- quest for her heart and hand, she re- spectfully but firmly declined, saying in that guileless, disingenuous, original way of hers that she would not be his wife, but would be sister to him-oh, so gladly l-extending her lily white hand with a string tied to 1t.
 That was only last night, and this night he had come to gather up the rich and costly presents he had given her, and,she was sitting in the drawing room with her mother, when there came pull at the doorbell, like the sluggish pull of a mud turtle at frisky fishline
 "Who can that be?" asked tho maid en's mother as she waited for the butler to respond to it.
 ''It is Macallister McIlhenny, man. ma, " replied the girl
 What is he coming here tonight for? l thought you gave him the bou-excuse me, mean rejected him last night. ?
 II did, mamma. ''
 "Then what is he coming here to- night for?'
 II suppose, mamma, said tho fair creature, gazing tenderly on photo graph of her fiance, "that he wishes me to hold an inquest on him
 AS Macallister McIlhenny entered the apartment there were tears in his eyes. Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
THE PROSECUTION DONE.
The Case Against Durant Has Been Pre-
 sented- to the Jury.

The Case AKatnst Durhnt Has been Ere
 sented to the Jury.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-The case of the prosecution in the trial of Theodore Durarit is closed. The last day was spent in putting the finishing touches to the testimony against the accused. Witnesses wore summoned to strengthen the entire case by filling in the weak places.
 The chief point which the prosecution sought to establish Tuesday was that Du. rant had said that the last time he had seen Miss Lamont was when he parted from her on the morning of April 3, she going to school, he to the Cooper college. In all his statements regarding the disap- pearance of Blanche Lamont the defend. ant stuck to this declaration. Detective Anthony, who arrested Durant testified that Durant had made the statement to him when returning to the city after the arrest
 Dr. Thomas A. Voigt member of the Emanuel church, stated that Durant had to him, the Sunday after the disappear ance, made the same statement about the last time he had seen Blanche.
 The prosecution expects to score a strong point by demonstrating to the jury that the prisoner made false statements regarding his movements and the associa- tions with the girl he Is charged with having murdered. The district attorney, it was said will use this as the basis of an argument that Durant's statements wore inspired by sinister motive. If he had nothing to hide 1t Is argued, he would have told the truth about his last meeting with tho girl
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Ganernl nInrknts.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2L-FJouR-Stat and western frmcr; city mills patents. ss.eo6t1b winter patents. $3.s0d360; city mills clears, S3.s50b<: winter straights. s8.lbd3.25.
 wHEAT-No red opened steady and sd- vanced excitedly on scare of the shorts, helped by small Russian shipments and firm cables; May. 61s41oslfc.; December, et065c. CORNING. quiet. but frmer. with wheat September. 37ssc.; October. S,4d3'Nc.
 0ATS-No. 2 quiet. but steady; December. 2lska 2Ilsc.. track. white state, 25d3eo.
 P0RK-Quet; new mess, sl06l0.2S; family, s12ltl2.50.
 LARD-Easy; prime western steam, se.i7,k nominal.
 BUTTER-FEm; etate dairy, l212oc.i state creamery. 2iNd22c. CHEEsE-steady; state, largo, b&97,sc.i small. 6ds5so
 EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania, leo l7c.; western. l6dl6lso.
 SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining, s1sssc.; centrifugal. e5 test. 9 b.iec.; refined firm; crushed, s l-l8dsl4c.; powdered. ( li-iedtJsc. TURPENTINE-Firm 2Sdb2stSc.
 YQLASsES-Steady; New Orleans, 2s1sso
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
ANOTHER CUP RACE.
MIR. ROSE OF LONDON WILL BUILD A
 NEW CHALLENGER.

She VIII He an Eighty-nine Foot Cutter
 Named Distant Shore, and All the Con.
 ditions of the Race Are to He Left to
 the New York Yacht Club.
 NEW YORK, Sept 2i.-It Is now a OCT. tainty that there will be race for the America's cup next year. The following cable from the secretary of the Royal Vic toria Yacht club has been dosted on the bulletin board at the New York Yacht club:
 1.-The formal challenge by mail will follow and will read: In behalf of the Royal Victoria Yacht club and In the name of c. D. Rose a member, tho club challenge to sail a series of matches for tho America's cup against any yacht or vessel built in the United States.
 Following are the particulars: 'Chal. lenger's owner, C. D. Rose; name of yacht the Distant Shore; length of load water line So feet; rig, cutter
 "The challenge will be absolutely un- conditional"
 1t will be noticed that the Royal Yacht squadron does not issue the challenge Club, challenger and designer arc all changed from the old condition of affairs before Lord Dunraven quit. The Prince of Wales is said to indorse c. D. Rose's challenge.
 The intimation that the challenge was coming was contained In the following ca- blegram, received on Friday:
 ."Amerioa's Cup Committed, New York
 Yacht Club:
 1T beg to challenge for the Americas cup next year. The race to be sailed on conditions satisfactory to the committee.
 "CHARLRs RosR. o4r
 Ex-Commodore smith Pleased
 Ex-Commodore James D. Smith, chair man of the America's cup committed, was greatly pleased at tho arrival of the off, cial notification. In his opinion the early challenge was conclusive proof of the Eng. fish belief in the good faith and fairness Of the committee in conducting the races.
 "I In the officiai cable the attitude of Mir. Rose as expressed in his first cable is borne out, said the eex-oommodore. He leaves the framing of tho conditions in the hands of any cup committee that the club may appoint. Whether l will be a member of the new committee or not cannot say. Unless special meeting is called to discuss the Rose challenge thoro | will be no meeting of the New York Yacht club until Oct. 24. The present cup com mittee has nothing to do with 1t. 1t is very likely that as soon as the mail ohal- lenge arrives the club will call a special meeting to appoint a new cup committed.
 "The challenge Is a most sportsmanlike one" continued ex- Commodore Smith. Tt Is good news indeed for American yachtsmen. As the Distant Shores water line measurement Is put at 80 feet it Is evident tho intention Is to build boat right up to the 90 foot limit, of the same class as the Defender and Valkyrie. In my opinion it will not be necessary for us to build another cup defender to hold our own with the Distant Shore. Mir. Iselin says there are some Improvements which can be made in Defender but I think her fast annnQh aa shn is n
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
DEAR BLACK HEAD.

Dear black head. will you go with me Where the Tir na n'og shines mistilyf Climbing the mountains or sailing the seq. Dear black head, will you go with mel On seas uncharted though wo set sail I will not fail you when all things fail; I'd drown lighthearted your love to be. Dear black head, will you go with mel Avourneen deelish. Your dear black head Shall know no sorrow until I'm dead. Your borrow in sorrow or shame I'll be, Dear black head, if you go with me. And till tho Islands of Youth we find, Oh, I'll be faithful and you'll be kind. Your heart of gold shall my castle be, Dear black head, if you'll go with me.
 Mora Hopper.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Sidney Smiths Sheer.

"Who reads an American book?" the famous sneering utterance of Sidney Smith, was used in the Edinburgh Re view of January, 1920. The article in which it occurs was the review of Adam Seybert's Statistical Annals of the United States. D At the time of its em- ployment the Americans bitterly resent ed the covert sheer and with great energy defended their literature from the sup posed attack.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26

cd by Mrs. Vanderbilts friends and those of the Duke of Marlborough. The wed ding win take place toward the latter part of this year in New York"
 The Duke of Marlborough said that he would leave today on trip through the state as the guest of Sir Rivors Wilson. president of the Grand Trunk.
 Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt is just 10 years old and Is tho eldest child and only daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. She is one of tho greatest heiressos in tho world, and, although she has remained with her mother during the time Mir. and Mrs. Vanderbilt have lived apart, there has been no estrangemont be- tween her and her father
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
American. Win Che Athletic ooat.s...

NKw YoRK. Sept. 2s-The members of the New York Athletic club arc justinably jubilant over the big fcather-or rather bunch of foathcrs-thty have stuck in un- ole Sam's sporting cap by their over. whelming victory in Saturdays intcrna. tional athletic tournament at Manhattan Field, in which tho American oracks won every contest the Englishmen only gain' ing second place in Ave events. Four worlds records wero broken, and one wns eoualed
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Working Under Pressure.

It is said that tho highest recorded air pressure under which mon have worked is 50 pounds to the square inch. Forty-hve pounds has been found about as much as the average workman oan stand. When 1t is necessary, In such as sinking cais- sons, to work under such pressure as this, the men aro changed frequently. If the character of the excavation is such as to allow considerable leakage, the men can work much longer than otherwise. owing to the constant change of air. The neces. sity of breathing tho same air over and over again Is said to bo productive of worse results than tho high prcssure.-- Daitimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Call For pr. Talmaxe.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-The oongrega- ton of the First Presbyterian church of this city last night voted to extend a call to Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage to be copas- tor. Mir. and Mrs. Cleveland are members of this congregation. The question of compensation was postponed for future consideration.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
A VANDERBILT DUCHESS.
The Young Duke of Marlborough and hiss
 Ccnsueto To Wed.


 NEW YORK. Sept. 21.-The engage ment has been formally announced of the Duke of Marlborough to Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt, daughter of Mrs. w. K. Van. derbilt.
 The duke leaves today for Niagara Fslls and tour through the state.
 This marriage will connect the house of Vanderbilt to the principal ducal families of the British smpire, particularly those of Buccleuh, Roxburg and Aberoorn. The Duke of Abercorn is an uncle of the Duke of Marlborough.
 The Duke of Marlborough returned to tho Waldorf hotel late last night. When asked about his engagement to Miss Van derbilt, he desired that the announcement should be made as follows;
 "It is officially announced that mar riage has been arranged between the Duke of Marlborough and Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt. The engagement was arrang-
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Tro,,oY Car Ran Into tn. River.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. 20.-An electric car bound for Rumford ran off the track on the bridge over the Ten Mile river and tumbled over into the water, carrying with it three women, rhild and the mo- torman and conductor. A woman named Mrs. Smith was badly cut and bruised,
 but the others escaped with slight injury. The water was shallow where the car
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Perfume Smiled Upon Him.

Tho moon shoue calmly.
 "Quotin from dc Scrlptur's"-
 The .oolored individual with tho oapsw cious mouth paused for moment beside the fence.
 --"dis am now"-
 He glanced furtivcly in all dlrcotions.
 tiny soedtimc m harvest"
 Leapinp lightly over tho fenoe and caro- fully avoiding six beartrssps and spring gun he was soon hiddon behind a luscious watermelon.
 The moon continued to shine oaimiy.-- New York World
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Thought to Re n ,Iurder.

PRINCETON, N. J., Sept. 20.-The body of Allen W. Daile was discovered in the Raritan canal near Princeton Junction.
 The body showed signu of violence, and it Is believed that the man was murdered. Daile was acting as paymaster of the Schuylkill division of the Pennsylvania railroad, and before his disappearance ho had large sum of money in his posses
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26

LONDON, scpt eo-Thc Netherlands line steamer Edam, from Now York Sept c for Amsterdam. foundered off Start point, pronontory in the county of Devonshire, on the southern coast of Eng land, Thursday morning after n collision with tho steamer Turkestau of the Ara bian and Persian Steamship company Qimited) of London. Her 30 passengers and crew were saved.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
KiIiad HI. Mather.

HAzLEToS, Pa. Sept. 24.-Charles Coop CT, aged 1e years, shot and killed his mother at Harwood, near here. She had arisen from her bed and gone to the win dow. The son, hearing noise graspod his revolver and rushed downstairs. He could see no one, but being under the impress sion that 1t was burglar, fired. The bull let passed through his mothers head.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Another Gun Challenger.

NEW YORK, Sept af.-Another ohal- lenge has been issued for the Americas cup. Ex- Commodore James D. Smith, chairman of the cup committee of the New York Yacht club, has received n cable message from Charles Rose son of Sir John Rose of London, challenging the club to a race to be sailed in 1896.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Pestomos Robbed.

SANDY HILL N. r., Sept. 2o.-The store of Mealoy & Becker of Greenwich and tho postofiice in the store were rob bed. The safe was blown opon, and the proprietors were robbed of sbs in cash, negotiable notes and other papers. Uncle Sam's loss was s89 In cash and si24 in uaatauo stAmps
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
THE CONVENTIONS.
fsW JERSEY REPUBLICANS NOMl- NATE GRlGGS FOR GOVERNOR.
he New York Democrats Gather at syra- cuse and Begin With a Lively Discus- sion Over the Admission of the Grace Democracy.

TRENTON, Sept. 20.-The Republican Etate convention, which met here, nomi- mated John W. Griggs of Union county, ex- x-senator and a prominent lawyer, for governor.
 Because of the fact that the Republic ans are very hopeful of success this fall the convention attracted to the city more of tho rank and file of the party than has been seen at similar gathering for over 20 years, and there was genuine effort on the part of half a dozen gentlemen to secure the coveted nomination, which finally fell to Mir. Griggs on tho third bal lot.
 His chief competitor was ex-Congress- man John Kean, Jr., who was the candi- date against Governor Werts three years ago
 The others in the race were Elias D. Ward, president of the Prudential Insur- ance company, of Newark; State Senator Foster M. Voorhees, of Union, State Sen ator Maurice M. Rogers of Camden and Congressman John J. Gardner of Atlantic City, all of them having almost equal
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
H.pu.a uim.eif rn m. parn.

ROCHESTER Sept. eo.-Charlos Dana, aged "A, an old timo baEgngcman bn the Now York Contrnl was found hanging in his barn. Hc has boen mentally nnhal. anoed for some years owing to the death Of his son in n railroad wreck.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Uncle David Gray Dead.

UTICA, N. Y., Sept. 21.-Ex- ssembly- man David Gray of Marcy died here, aged s6 years. He was known all over the state us Uncle David. He was the author pf the fnmous ''npplo barreln bill.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Fire Tn a Mining Town.

ASHLAND, Pa., Sept 2L-Fire broke out in the Locust Gap hotel at Locust Gap, a mining village throe miles west of here, and before 1t was extinguished com pletely destroyed an entire block of build ings owned V Michael Mccarthy and oo- cupiod by himself and seven other families.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Train wreolod bv . steer.

SALIVA, Kan, Sept. 24--A Missouri Pacific repair train was wrecked two miles east of Gypsum City by striking n steer. The engine was thrown from tho track, instantly killing Engineer H. G. Ferguson and seriously injuring Fireman Hart
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
r,y. Buried by i. L.nd.iide.

QUEBEC Sept s9.-A report comes from St Luc, Champlain county, of dis. astrous landslide on the Champlain river. Zephlrim Normnndin's house was carried away, and i've members of the family were buried in the debris.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Los, Money by Trying to Help Uasi. sam.

ROCHESTER, Sept 2i.-Tho Rochester banks which reoontly shipped tebo, 900 in gold to the subtreasury in New York arc out s1, bo0 Tho face value of the coin which they sent was correct, but upon the delicate balances of tho subtrcasury tho tab0, GOO came out sl, 800 short.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Captain Dead and Crew Missing.

WASHINGTON, Sept 24-The schooner John A. Dixon, loaded with lumber was found drifting about near Cedar point on the Potomac by river steamer with the murdered body of tho skipper on board. It Is believed that he was murdered and robbed by his crow, who were colored.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
In,ornat,onal crIokct nratch.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 24.-By a strong batting rally in their second inning tho visiting cricketers from Oxford and Cam bridge defeated tho Gentlemen of Phila- delphia by four runs and two wickets.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26

FRANKFORT. Ky, Sept. 24.-The dis covery of counterfeit money has bocn made in the Kentucky ponitentiary. Ward. en George has molds he took from Convict Diiiard of Catlcttsburg. The donomina. tions are niokels, dimes and quarters.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Dl~d I'm a Tree.

HUDSON, N. Y., Sept. 2a-John and William Best brothers, wont out into the woods to gather walnuts. While In a treo thrashing tho limb John suddenly expired. A rope was procured and his body lower- cd to the ground.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Strongly So.

Coddington-Scwrich daughter is back from Paris, where shc was at Q fln. ishing school. Fulljancs-iiow's her French nccentf Coddington-oh, very pronounccdi-- New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26

Tho second trial of Dr. Malcolm NJ. Griswold for arson in setting fire to tho Woodbridge building on tho night of March 12 was begun in the superior court at Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
on,o.,o n.nl rm.,.y... oo wroas.

CHICAGO, Sept 2o.-Josoph H. wilson, receiving teller of the National Bank of Illinois, has confessed Co taking S7,Ooo of tho banks money. Benjamin Il. Jones, paying teller of tho same institution, is charged with stealing sI2, 800
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
ws.r.r. yo,. No, ,n s.rLl..

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. ai.-The weavers' association at piecting hcro voted almost unanimously not to strike The meeting was crowded to the doors.