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Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Reached the Point ct Last.

It takes some persons long time to come to the point of story. They are lacking in that quality which newspa- per men term "news sense," or, in oth- CT words, they do not appreciate the value of giving prominence to the inn portant factor of their information.
 It was such one as this, Pennsyl- vania Dutchman, by the way, who par tioipated in a brief dialogue with a newspaper correspondent one day last summer. The man had been sent on . long journey to obtain some information and eventually brought up at a house which proved to be vacant.
 Proceeding to the house of the nearest neighbor, the .Dutchman, he asked: "Can you tell me where can find Jane Smith? She's not at home?' "Nein, Chane's nod ad home" ''Well. where is she?'' "She's gone the cemetery down" "Can you tell me where the cemetery is2 But never mind. Perhaps you know when she'll come baek2'
 "Oh, she won't come back already my more. Y"
 "Why?"
 "'Cause she's gone to stay. She's detp'-New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Ten Miles Above Your Head.

The meteorologists are expecting won- ders to result from the Robert Stanton Avery bequest of $150, ,000 to the Smith sonian institution for the purpose of making researches in the regions of the upper air, but while the Americans are getting ready to explore the great sea of ether that surrounds our globe M. Her mite, the French adept ill meteorolog- ical lore, is experimenting on his own hook. He has sent pilot balloons, carry ing self registering instruments, to great heights, and the automatic records made there by his thermometers, barometers and other instruments are of absorbing interest. One of the balloons, which as
 cended to height of 10h miles, return ed with record which proved that it had been in a stratum of air where the pressure was only 4. 1 inches of mercury, and the temperature 104 degrees F., be- low zero. Data deducted from long series of experiments warrants M. Her mite in making the assertion that after a height of 12,0OO feet is reached the mercury falls degree for each 330 feet of ascent made.-St Louis Republic
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Pooling the Busy Beo.

Mock bees and spidersi A writer shows that some flowers form.a striking exception to the rule of cross fertiliza- tion. The bee and fly orchids, for exam pie, which would be much more com monly seen on our English chalk downs but for the ravages of greedy collectors, fertilize themselves and do not want to be bothered by buzzing bess and flies. So cunning device has been resorted to. No bee will enter flower in which another bee is already at work There fore to protect the entrance the lip is enlarged into a process exactly resem- bling the hind quarters of bee Gin the fly orchid it resembles large fyl To the spider orchids, another British species, it seems to have occurred how still more trying shock might be ad- ministered to the nerves of troublesome insects, so it displays in it's orifice the likeness of a large spider. - London News
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
G.naraI Marhnta-

NEW YORK. July A - TLoUR-atnts and western dull and easy. city mills patents. st7t sbb winter patents. t3pQdt.la, city mills clears. sti01tA2t winter straichta ta.cod3gl
 wHEAT-No. 2 was dull with easier trend owing to lower cables and favorable weather and crop news; July. s5ssassgSc., September sliS0Tb l.l6c.
 CoRN-No. was decidedly lower under very favorable crop news; July, bn9te.. septem' ber. biAd5iy4c.
 oATs-No. 2 broke badly on brilliant orot prospects and talk of large movcmrne Sep tember, 2So 2sAc. track, white. state, WinSsto poRk-Dull, new mess. fl5.S0dlt1S; family, sl3
 LARD-s,cady prime western steam. sa-se nominal.
 BUTTER Steady; state dairy. iioiJO., state creamery. lTlxdlsc.
 CHEESE -ouiet stato. large. sA1sssc. small, 7aStsc.
 EGGs-stcady, state and pcnnsylvsnia. la,s G6l4c.: western. lad13c.
 SuGAR-Rnw heavy; fair refining, ia t0a. centrifugal @ test. 8S4c.l refined. steady crushed. l-is65s4c., powdered. taSdt l5-lac. TuRpENTtNE-Qui at 2adtspItc.
 MoLASSES-F Firm; New Orleans. es1san
 RICE-stoadys domestic, 4Qel4o., Japan. M G44o.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
.Africn Makes de Biggest show.-

A young matron of New York, having q strong liking for the sunny south, import ed from "old Virginny" a colorcd cook named Penina, who understood tho mys- terics of corn pone and hoecake, ard whose dishes of torrapin, wild turkey or venison ragout could not be beaten.
 One day Penina's mistress conceived the idea of giving her treat and took her to the Iark to sec tho animals in tho zoo. She was delighted with every hing she saw, and standing before tEe lions cage asked:
 "What dat say, honcys" pointing to the label at the top of the cage. Lion hab. Africa"
 "Oh, that says tho lion came from Afri- ca."
 "Shoro huff. And dc elfant, whar he como fromf'
 "Africa."
 "An de hippotmusses, whar dcy come fromf"
 "An dc corkcrdilcsf" "Africa"
 "An dc ostrichess' "Africa." "An de monkeys m camols m giraffs an cape buffers an ant eators an big snakes, whar dey come fromf" "Africa."
 "An de big pink fowors down by dc fountaing'
 "Ycs; they came from Africa. Why, Penina, your ancestors came from Africa | too" "Shore 'nuffl Shore 'nuffl Brcss your ' heart, honey, pears to mo Africa makes dc biggest show on dis yero yearth l'-New York Home Journal.
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enveloped Sophie in her furs, taken the packages from the hands of the dresser, and the two women had flown away with an "Au revoir, Fabreo," from the actress
 turn when old Constance approached him, and lifting her face full of misery murmured timidly:
 "Monsieur?''
 "Hein? What, my good woman?"
 "I have request to make of you. Voila, am ill. no longer have my health, and it is with difficulty I do my work. I would like to be admitted into hospital for incurables. ''
 "Very well, the next time come you can give me note," responded Fabreo absently.
 But the dresser had not finished. "And then, monsieur, there is thing which will perhaps interest you further. I have heard everything when you were talking with madam. l am Blanche Lilas."
 Fabrec made an involuntary exclama- tion and recoiled step. Blanche Lilasi Blanche Lilas so horrible an old beggar, with the face of a death mask, he cried nervously. almost fearfully:
 "How old are you, then?''
 The old woman smiled pitifnlly: "Not so old as I appear, 1t Is true. I have had so much misfortune" she groaned. ''I am now 62, and was al- ready Al years old when you first saw me. One cannot judge of the age of an actress from the stalls, as you said moment ago, but that did not prevent my receiving my dismissal that very year because they found mo too old. Misery followed immediately. Three months after leaving the theater 1 was working ill kitchen. Not very long after that an old friend who plays the dolard here got me this place of dresser. But l am at the end of my strength. There Is nothing but hospital that will please me now. My request is to the public assistance. You can ask in my real name, Constance Poireau. And since ill the days, monsieur, you have paid me attention''-
 She stopped, as though ashamed, as though fearing to displease in insisting upon this souvenir to the man whose aid she solicited. Happily for her he was kind hearted.
 Twill go. Twill go tomorrow" said he in 8 voice that trembled little. Rest assured will strike the officers of the hospitals and put fire under their stomachs. And if for the moment"- his fingers were at his pocket hole-'I can be useful'- e-. a..z.. She made dignified gesture of re- | fusal
 ''Thank you, monsieur, all that de- sire is to enter the hospital. There with my little annuity from the Society of Artists will be perfectly happy" With cordial movement before quit ting her he extended his hand. When she had put her own wrinkled and dry hand in his, he could pot repress shud- der to think that 20 years before he would have cried with joy if he had been able to depose upon that same hand his timid kiss of adolescence. From the French of Francois Coppee.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
DEFENDER AFLOAT.
stucA on the Ways For Two Days, but wns
 Launched at Last.

BRISTOL, R. l., July 2.-The new yacht Defender, upon which the hopes of Amer lea depend for victory over the English boat with which she is to compete next fall, today rests gracefully in the waters nf Bristol bay at the dock of the Herre- Shoff works, having been released from the position into which she became fas- tened during an attempt to launch her on Saturday. A thorough examination of the hull by divers has been made, and 1t is pronounced uninjured by its 48 hours suspense near the end of the ways.
 The yacht was released by the powerful tug Right Arm after repeated attempts made during the time since she became fast. To judge from their looks, there are no happier men in Rhode Island than Captain Nat Herreshoff and c. Oliver Isolin. Neither, however, has anything to say.
 The carpenters were put at work on the Defender as soon as she was pulled into the dock at the foot of the Herreshoff shops and began the work of finishing the interior. Meanwhile the mainmast was lowed down from Walkers Cove, where 1t had been resting for several days, and soon afterward 1t was successfully stepped
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Millionaire Dies of paresis.

PHILADELPHIA. July 2.--E NJ. Bayers, about the possession of whose person there has been SO much litigation in Pitts burg, Chicago and othcr cities during the past two or three years, died of paresis al the Pennsylvania Hospital For the Insan, potter known as Kirkbrides. During tho past few years Bayors was the subject oi a strange fight between his brother, A. Nj. Bayers, a wealthy iron pipe manufao' turor of Pittsburg, and his own wifc, nee Minnie Hays, who still lives in that city. Each wanted control of his millions.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
STOPPED BY DYNAMITE.
Train Robbers Tn Oregon Do Their worh
 Thoroughly.

GRANTS PASS Or, July 3.-Thrce ban dits stopped and plundered the north bound Southern Pacific overland train last night near Riddles, about 80 miles south of Roseburg. Sticks of dynamite were placed on the rails and brought the engine to a standstill. Every car was searched. Regis tered sacks of mail were ri1ed and the passengers robbed.
 It is estimated that the robbers secured from $2, 900 to s4, 900 altogether. One passenger in the Pullman gave up s400. Others contributed in amounts ranging from $50 to s90. As soon as the cause of stoppage of the train was known the pas sengers began hiding money and yalua- bles, throwing them under seats in hat racks and stuffing boots and shoes, many afterward digging it up and giving it away at the robbers request.
 A bridal couple in the day coach were the first passengers held up. All their money was taken. Both sat with hands up for an hour after the robbers left the
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and every physician present declared the execution a success. The body has been claimed by friends, and the case will go down into history as a cause celebre.
 In view of the fact that sensational re- ports of the second contact were sent out the opinions of all the physicians present except Dr. Van Giesen's statement were obtained, the consensus of which was that death came at the first contact and was immediate and painless The autopsy revealed that all the blood had been driv- en from the heart by the contact and the air from tho lungs. The following are the interviews:
 Dr. Sheehan, Health Officer of Catskill In my opinion death was instantaneous and painless. There was no blunder, and the first shocked killed. The second was for precaution.
 Dr. O'Sullivan, New York-I agree on that statement.
 Dr. Kelly, Mount vernon-The first contact killed.
 Dr. Irvine, Sing Sing-The execution was a success. Dr. Sullivan, Passaic N. J.-I believe death was instantaneous. Dr. Morrell, Yonkers-Death was in- stantaneous.
 The body of Buchanan was taken from koihS NoihB iooe uiBhe py INoW Il ofh auuOh- takers to be prepared for burial. They said they came at the request of friends in New York.
 Grief of the Widow. While Buchanan was being executed | his wife was in the apartments of the | warden. When the witnesses began to | arrive Mrs. Buchanan became very hys-
 terical. Some of the physicians in attend
 ance gave her quieting potions, and she | was under the influence of them during | the rest of the day.
 | It was just as well that the physicians | did that otherwise there would have been | a horrible scene. She told Warden Sage
 she was sorry she was not permitted to
 see her husband just before the execution. Il Buchanan would not permit her to call | on him at the last moment, as he was | afraid the meeting would unnerve him
 and cause him to break down in the exc I cution chamber. It is said that Mrs I Buchanan Is absolutely penniless, and | that even the money to pay the fare to
 Rhfnebeck was given her by the warden g | wife.
 The autopsy revealed tho fact that Buch-
 anan's brain weighed 31X ounces. The | normal brain weighs 47 ounces, so that I Buchanan's brain was a very small one.
 The crime for which Dr. Robert Wels- I ford Buchanan has paid the extreme pen atty of the law was the murder by poison
 of his second wife formerly Anna B.
 Sutherland, who had kept a house of questionable repute in Newark and was
 15 years his senior. Dr. Buchanan was
 born in Halifax 34 years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04

name of the president of the United States and not of tho secretary of agriculture, and If there is anything to be stated in ro- gard to this position it must come from the White House. Until somo official an. nouncement Is made from the White House have no communication to make. Mir. Cook, the chief clerk, Is acting chief under the law"
 At the White House no positive informa- tion could be obtained. Mir. Pruden, tho acting private secretary, said that ho had no authority to make any statement what.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
The Bridegroom Disappeared.

LYNN, Mass, July Civilian Dove, s5 years of ago, and Miss Barbara Duke, both of this oity, were to have been mar ricd last night at St. PauPs parsonage, but Dove did not arrive, and an investi- gation showed that he has not been seen since Saturday morning when he was at work at A. A. Hcnnessy's shoe factory. At that time he had considerable money on his person. He had bought n house and furnished It, intending to 1.-Two there after marriage. He wns n man of steady habits
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Johnson Makes Fast Time.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., June 28.-One thou sand people saw John s. Johnson try to break the worlds one mile record, with pacemakers, at Rittersville. The halt mile track was in fine condition, but a steady east wind was blowing. Johnson did the first half in 1:01, crossing the finish line in 2:06 1-5.. Prior to this event Johnson made the fastest time on record in competitive professional race. It was half mile handicap, and Johnson rode around the six racers from the scratch and finished ten feet in tho lead in 1 :03 H
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
SAN FRANCISCO ABLAzE.
Six Blocks Burned aud s1, BOO. 900 DamaCs
 Done.


 SAN FRANCISCO, Juno 2s.-One of the most destructive fires known In San Fran cisco for years destroyed property worth sl, 800, 900. Six blocks in the southern dis trict wore burned over, and the great building of tho Southern Pacific company was at one time threatened.
 Miss Gilroy, while attempting to save some of hor belongings was covered with burning oil and burned to death. A number of people received injuries from falling walls and flying timbers.
 During the first two hours of tho fire there was not much excitement in tho city, but when 1t grew dark and tho sky be. came mass of flames tho people from all parts of the city rushed to the scene The police could do nothing with the mob which swept through tho fro lines, and the only impression made was whom an engine came tearing along the street, whon the mass of humanity would part, fight ing and struggling to get out of the way.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
so,,r,.d Wine on the rIre.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29.-Whilc the fire was raging in the vicinity of Lnch- mans winery there was considerable dan ger to the cooperage stored in the yard. There was no water handy, so small hose was connected with tank contain. ing about 2, 900 gallons of refuse wino and sediment intended for the distillery. About 200 gallons of this stuff was squirtcd over the barrel slaves.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Radical. I..ue n Manifesto.

LONDON, July 2.-The Radical members . of parliament held a meeting and issued manifesto in the shape of a campaign document. It asserts that the twill of tho people Is overridden by the insolent opposition of irresponsible hereditary leg islators," and demands the demooratiza- tion of parliament by relieving the candi- dates of the costs of election, the payment of members and the abolition of the legis- lative power of the house of lords.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
To Speed the Columbia.

WASHINGTON, June 2s.--The cruiser Co., lumbia is to race against time from South ampton to New York under instructions from Secretary Herbert. She will not, however, be driven at her highest speed the effort being limited to determine what the famous triple screw flyer can do un- der actual service conditions without sub jecting her to strain.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
A Pathetic Little Street Tragedy.

NEW YORK, July 2.-With penny in her hand 4-year-old Helen Levin left her home, 205S First avenue, to buy some candy. As she toddled across the street the child was knocked down by an up town First avenue car and run over She died almost instantly, the wheels crush ing in her breast.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
polIb.r.,.i, Drowned III. wife.

PITTsBuRo, July i.-Hnrry Mason is in jail here for the murder of his wife, Mollie Mason, and Isanc Adrian. Mason and his wife had attended picnic at Ross Grove. They were crossing tho AlleRhany river with Adrian and William Barbour. Mason attacked his wife, but the others pulled him on, and in tho fight the oars were lost. Then Mason deliberately upset the boat, drowning his wife and Adrian.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Yalo Accent. the chaiIenrc,

NEW YORK, July e.-Ynlc hns written and mailed reply to the joint challenge of Oxford and Cambridge for contest in track athletics in this country, accepting in its own behalf under certain condi. tions. The reply was cabled to the rep. resentatives of Oxford and Cambridge, thus enabling them to consider its torms prior to the contests between the athletes of those universities next Wednesday.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Tn. Jury Called It Ju.,la.bl..

SAvAGNAH, Juno 2a.--A sensational trinl ended hero in the aoquittal of Sam. uel Davis charged with murdcr. The killing occurred over year ago. Davis shot William Rawls. son of ex.Congruss. man Rawls. in tho street in front of his house. Davis declared ho had grounds to believe Rawls intended to scducc his wife. Tho jury accepted his statement and wns out but few minutes.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Fatal Row Among Italians.

SCRANTON, Pa, July LA drunken fight among Italians at Pccksville, this county, caused tho dcath of ono man and the fatal woundlnR of two others. Mike Demarco was stabbed through the heart by Pasquella Parotta, who is himself dy- ing from a stab wound In the hoad. Niooi- In Dcmaroo was also fatally stabbed, and John Corelle was shot in the right shout. der. The mon who escaped injury ilod and arc hiding in the West mountain.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Perry In Auburn Prison.

FIsHKILL LANDING, N. r.. July B. Oliver Curtis Perry, the train robber, was transferred from the Matteawan Insane Asylum For Insane Criminals to the Au- burn state prison, Superintendent Allison of the asylum having adjudged Perry re- covered from his insanity and ordered his return to the state prison to finish his sen tence of 59 years.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
The Bride Is sevsnty-eirbt and Wealthy.

BUFFALO, Juno 2S.-Dr. Ashton Blu chanan Talbot of Philadelphia was mar ried to Mrs. Calista Maria Phelps of this city. Archdeacon Lobdell performed the ceremony in Trinity Episcopal church. Mrs. Phelps is about 7s years of age and very wealthy. She has no children and has spent the last few years in travelling.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Wants a New Trial For ,he Robinsons-

BUFFALO, July 2.-Judge Hardesty, counsel for Clarence and Sadie Robinson. who were recently convicted of killing Montgomery Gibbs, states thnn an nppli- cation will be made for new trial on the strength of newly discovered evidence. The evidence he claims. establishes n complete alibi for tho prisoners on tho night of the murder and will contain some sensational features.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Yale Men Won

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, June 29.-The oarsmen of Yale defeated the men of Har- ward for the thirteenth time since the an- nual contests were inaugurated between the colleges at Springfield on June 30, 1876. The race was rowed under favor able conditions and was fair test of mer- it's, in which Harvard was beaten by 85 seconds, or nearly ten lengths.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Raiae,i IA Floating Barroom.

BOSTON, July 1.-Captain Tom Brown, Captain Brsgtlon of the harbor police and a squad of liquor officers boarded the pleasure barge Clifford in the harbor and arrested 12 men for Illegally selling liquor. One hundred and fifty gallons of lager beer and 42 gallons of wine were seized.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
SEPARATION.

Life in a dull and chill abeyance stands Beloved, when thou art gone. Frozen beneath the winters bands, watch the days creep on- Today, among the willows, cold and curled, A bird sang of the spring Come, for my heart waits, too, as all the
 world, Breathless, it's blossoming. -Dorothea Lummis in Kate Fields Washing
 ton.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
A National schuetzen Fest.

NEW YORK, June 28.-About 5000 German sharpshooters, the advance guard of more than 10, 900 riflemen from all parts of the United States, will assemble on Saturday evening in the Central Opera House to drink to the success of the first national schuetzen fest in this country. The fest is to be in a park at Glendale, N. Y., and 1t will last from June 30 to July &
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Murd.rer Pr,oe Reprieved.

BALTIMORE, July 9. - Marshall H. Price, sentenced to be hanged on July 5, has been granted reprieve by Governor Brown, his case having been cited to the court of appeals. Caroline county people again talk of lynching, and cite the law s delay in justification. Price killed the schoolgirl Sallie E. Dean
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Howrate's Jurors Ask Tor Lenienoy.

WASHINGTON. July 2. - Ten of the twelve men that constituted the jury which convicted Captain Henry w. How gate on his second trial presented Judgo McComas petition asking him to display leniency and give Howgate light jail santanNa
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
A Treasury Deficit of SIS, $50, 900.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The treasury def icit for the fiscal year just closed is found in today's debt statement to be approxi- mately s43, 250, 900. This, added to last years deficit of nearly s70, 900, 900, makes the excess of expenditures over receipts since Jan. 30, 1893, about SIS, 250, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04

PARIS, July I'M, Gadaud, who re- signed his position ns minister of agri. culture for the purpose of fighting duel Saturday with Nj. Mirman. tho socialist deputy, has rcassumed the ministry of az virttItnra
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04
Another Woman Pardoned.

AUBURN, N. T.. June 27.-Mrs. Nettie Hamburg, aged 27, from New York city, who was serving five years and six months sentence for grand larceny in the Grst degree, was released from the wom- ems prison on pardon.
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-04

WASHINGTON, July 2.-The funeral of
 General Green Clay Smith occurred here, the remains being inferred at Arlington
 after brief services at the Metropolitan Baptist church.