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Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
HARRISBURG DOINGS.
The schoorbooks Bin Throws the House
 Into Confusion.

HARRISBURG, April 27.-The proceed ings In the house were brought to an ex- citing close. After many senate bills on second reading had been disposed of Mir Moore of Chester sprung a motion that the vote be reconsidered by which the Mo Quown bill was killed last Monday. The measure provides that sohoolbooks shall not be changed oftener than five years aft CT they have been adopted. Mir. Herzog of Berks appealed to the house to vote down the motion. He said the bill had been de- feated once, and 1t ought not to be taken up again. The motion was adopted by viva voce vote Mir. North demanded a roll call which showed 6I yeas and AS nays.
 Then the opponents of the bill demand. ed the reading of the rolf When the clerk had finished. MT Herzog called the atten- tion of the speaker pro tenn. (Mr Coch- rane of Armstrong; to the fact that Messrs Richey. Rhodes and several other members were recorded as having voted in the affirmative when they were not in the chamber Several other members arose to question of privilege and stated that their absent colleagues were recorded.
 MT Coohrane stated that he would not recognize any other members who arose to a question of privilege His decision was greeted with misses and faint applause Immediately Speaker Walton stepped on the platform, and the confusion partly subsided. Members crowded around the desk to protest against the ruling of the speaker pro tenn. A motion to adjourn was offered and carried.
 HARRISBURG, April s0.-The house ad- journed after having been in session 80 minutes. This was in respect to the memory of Representative Lemon of Al leghany, whose death occurred Monday afternoon at Now York. Mir. Lemon was dean of the Alleghany delegation and was one of the most beloved and respected members of the house.
 Chief Clerk Fetterolf has had MT. Lem- on's desk and chair draped in deep black. Across the chair has been placed a white ribbon on which is printed in gold letters Vacant" A pillow of beautiful roses rested on the desk at the evening session. Mr Lemons death was announced to the house by his immediate colleague, Mir. MackrelL
 HARRISBURG, May 1.-In the house the bill creating new county out of portions of tho counties of Sohuylkill and Luzerpe, to be called Quay county in honor of the junior United States senator from this state, was defeated, the measure receiving 12 less than tho required number of votes.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
THE PASTOR EXAMINED.
Dursnrs Lawyers Try to Connect Rev. John c. Gibson With tho WIllIams Murder.


 e. Gibson With the Williams Murder.
 SAN FRANcIsco, April 26.-Rev. John George Gibson. pastor of the Emanuel church, was again on the witness stand in the preliminary examination of Theodore Durant, charged with the murder of Min nie Williams. The defense believes it has case against the clergyman and will try to show that he and not Durant killed both Miss Williams and Miss Lamont.
 On the day preceding the finding of Bianch Lamont's body her aunt Mrs No- ble, received paper containing the rings worn by the missing girl. On the paper were written the names of George R. King and Professor Schernsteln. the apparent object being to connect these men with the girls disappearance. Tho experts de. clare the writing to be the disguised hand of Durant.
 In yourt counse, for the defense request. ed Rev. Or. Gibson to write the names of King and Schernstein. The minister did SO, but asked twice how to spell Schern. stein's name. Gibson was calm and ool. leoted on the stand and was a good wit. ness. Nothing tangible against him was brought out by cross examination, and his testimony was concluded.
 Alfred O. McElroy testified that on Sat urday evening, the l2th, he observed n man resembling Durant waiting on the corner near the church. Soon young woman came alonR. The man approached her and shielded her with his shoulder from witness observation. Afterward witness noticed a light moving in the church.
 This testimony was corroboratod by Bert Miner, McElroy's companion. The examination was continued at the request of the district attorney. Durant has se- cured a desk and an easy chair In his cell and spends his time in studying his notes for his medical examination.
 SAN FRANCISCO. April a7.-During the early days of Durant's trial an attempt was made by defendant's counsel to cast suspicion upon Rev. Gibson, pastor of Emanuel church. Durant's attorneys have failed so far in developing any tangible evidence connecting the minister with the trnpediea
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
The Dike Disaster.

EPINAL, France, April 29.-The list of the fatalities caused by the breaking of the great Bousey dike in the Epinal dis triot of the Vosges increases every hour.
 One hundred and fifteen deaths have al- ready boon reported, but only 30 bodies have been recovered 1t Is believed that the death list will be greatly In excess of the figures above given when all the dis. triots devastated are heard from. It Is supposed that many of the dead were swept into isolated places. where 1t will be . long time before the bodies are found
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Risky.

Susan" said Farmer Punkin, "ye1l have ter take the lid off'n them two jack rabbits or they'l bile too much,
 I'm most skoart to-" answered his wife.
 "There ain't nothin to be skeard of. |"
 "I don't know bout that. Tho legisln- ture's mado that antigambhn law SO strict thot they'd hev tho police down on us of they know we was openin n pot with a pair O. jacks. ."-Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
YiriIant,a ouIck Trin.

NEW YORK, April 8o-The vigilant has arrived from Europe. The gallant cup defender and fighter for Yankee SUI. premacy in yaohtdom has beaten all yacht records on the westward transatlantic voyage for either sloops or schooners. Eighteen days. 2 hours and i5 minutes was her time
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Board of Pardon. to Meet.

HARRISBURG, April ao.-The board of pardons will meet on Wednesday to dis. pose of the case of H. F. Dempsey. tho Pittsburg labor leader, and a number of others which have been under advisement since the first meeting in January. The board will also dispose of the case of Fred Mcdonnell, the boy murderer. under sen. tence of death at Meadville for the murder of companion. Mcdonnell Is not yet IS years old
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Thco.ophIoai copyen,ioa.

BOSTON, April 2o-Ths convention of the American section of the Theosophical society, which was in session all day st the New England hoadquarters declared in favor of tho complete autonomy of the section in this country and Canada and hereafter all branches of the society In America will be under ono governing board. William J. Judge of Now York was elected president for lifa
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Killed at HI. Mother. Feet.

NANTUCKET, R. L, April 30.-A blast was exploded on the oity ledge on Fales avenue and piece of stone weighing e4 pounds was blown into the air and de- scended in a yard 300 feet away. striking Louis Collette, aged 5. His brains were crushed out, and he fell dead at the feet of his mother.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
An Ar.d wif.,. H,roi,m.

CRooKsToN. Minn.. April so.-The res idenoe of George Denniston. on Maple lake, was burned to the ground, and his aged parents lost their lives. The old couple were sleeping up stairs. Mrs Den niston. ST., came down and woke the family. who escaped. She then went back to assist her husband, who was totally blind. The roof fell in, burying both In fha rnina
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
sohoo,bo, A.hl.,. Fatally uur..

BOSTON. April so.-Charlcs K Aidrioh, Jr., i5-year.oid son of we'll known business man, lies at the point of death at the City hospital whilo putting the shot with somo other students at the Rox- bury Latin school grounds he was aoci- dentally hit by the 10 pound weight and his skull was fractured
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
rirr In nn rn.an. A.rIun,.

WATKINS. N. Y.. April go. .-Fire broke out st the State Hospital For the Insane at Willard. on Seneca lake, and before the hospital fire department could get 10 un- der control it had destroyed the kitchen. laundry. bakery and tailor shop which were In an extension back of the middle section of the main building. Luckily no one was injured
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Eggs.

When choosing eggs, apply the tongue to the larger end of the egg, and if it feels warm it may be relied on as being fresh. Another mode of ascertaining the freshness of an egg is to hold it to the light, and if the egg looks clear it will be good; if thick, it is stale, and if there is a black spot attached to the shell it is worthless.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Brickmaker. on Strike.

KINGSTON, N. r.. April 3o-The strike of brickyard laborers which began in the Glasoo district on Saturday, is still on. A posse of deputy sheriffs has been ir charge since Saturday. The strikers marched in body to the yards of Frank Vandeusen. Robert Lent and John Magin. his and made the men quit work. The men say they are afraid they will be ask cd to accept lower pay than last year.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
The OIneyvilie Strike.

PRovIDKNCE, April so. - Everything was very quiet at Olneyville. and the strikers are awaiting developments. When 1t became known that the agents of the Lymansville mills had torn the manufac. turers' manifesto from the walls the strikers felt more than ever confident that the threat of a general lockout would no, be carried out
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Three Robbers Caught.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, April so.-Three of the robbers who made of with $50 900 at Port Royal last week were caught here. They are Joseph West of La Salle Mich, Edward Parker of Detroit and Frank Evans of Chicago. Mir. Hertler. the vic- tim. came here and identified the stolen money
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
NICARAGUAN CRISIS.
GREAT BRITAIN IS CONSIDERING 4
 COMPROMISE PROPOSAL.
Blue Jackets Landed at Corinto. Seized the Custom House and Ran Up the British Fiag-Prospeot of a Compromise and Evacuation.

MANAGuA, Nicaragua, April So.-A proposition of compromise and immediate evacuation of Corinto by the British is now under consideration between Wash. ington. London and the authorities here. The proposition embraces the following essential points.
 First-Nicaragua is to pay s77, 600 at London within two weeks
 Second-The British forces are to be immediately withdrawn from Corinto without waiting for the two weeks to slapse.
 ThiId-A mixed commission of arbi. tration Is to pass on the demands of Great Britain in excess of the s77 500 claim such commission to be constituted in manner satisfactory to the United States and Nicaragua.
 The foregoing terms, 1t Is believed will be accepted by President Zelaya and his cabinet. It Is understood that the sugRes- tion of this settlement came from the Mica raguan representative at Washington. and 1t is believed that such an adjustment would be agreeable to the United States authorities. If Nicaragua's acceptance Is given, the proposition will be urged on the London foreign office, and 1t is believ. ed 1t will be accepted.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Girl Saves a Train.

PASADENA, Cal, April 27.-An attempt was made to wreck the Santa Fe east bound passenger train. A powder and @ plank were placed across the track. The obstruction was discovered by young lady named Wilson, who dashed Into her house, seized lamp from the table and succeed cd In signaling the train just in time to avert catastrophe
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Fourtb ciax. po.tma.terx.

wAsHINGToN, April so.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed:
 Burrell, John Brenne- man; Odessa, :. c. Bradford.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
In Other Wortis-.IIItndi

Lady visitor-Elsa, dear, you look tho very picture of despairl Something dread full must have happened What is itf
 Elsa-Hai just fancy. Ihardly dare tall you. My intended, the wretch, has gone and joined tho-Baohelors' olubi-Gazzet- ta Piemonsete.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Indlan. on the warpath.

WINNIPEG, April 2s.-A Killarney dis patch says: Reports come In from St John, N. D.. just over the Manitoba bound ary. that l. 800 Indians and half breeds are on the warpath. and that 700 women and children are In tents on the prairien
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
All Alike.

"Now, you must not let this go any further" said Watts to MoDavit after retailing a choice bit of scandal
 "Oh, certainly not" said MoDavid. "How did you happen to hear itf"
 My wife told me. She Is just like any woman-can't keep a secret of coursa "- Tit-Bits
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Rebels Heads HunE

Rebels Heads Hung on the Gates of Fez-
 FEE. April 2e-A letter from the sui- tan has been read In the mosque here an- nouncing a signal victory over the rebel lious Bahama tribesmen at Marrakesh After the reading of the letter the heads of Is of the rebels were suspended from one of the gates of the city.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
The Milwaukee Tragedy.

MILWAUKEE, April 29.-Ex City Treas urer Luscombe was formally placed under arrest. charged with murder in the first degree for shooting his brother in.law. Emil A. Sanger brother of the champion bicyclist. Saturday night. The prisoner was released on sl0. 900 ball
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Largest Raf, on tn, p.,.x.r..

HANCOCK. N. Y., April 27.-The largest raft of henlook logs ever sent down the Delaware river was sent from Fish's Eddy to Raston, Pa. this week. It was 122 feet wide and 260 feet long,
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
uorrtbI. p.ath by Trollsy.

SYRACUSE, April 29. Catherine Mechan was struck by trolley oar on the line which runs to Solvay and instantly killed, her body boing horribly mangled and dragged 300 feet along the street
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Rolled with Hi. Enrin.,

SOUTH BREWER, Me, April S0.-The locomotive of the train from Bangor to Bucksport left the rails near here and rolled down an embankment. The en- gineor, stuck to his post and was unin- jured, but the fireman, who jumped to save his life, was seriously hurt.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
nrn.dI Cent Loaf.

ROCHESTER, April 27--The bread war betwcen the bakers and groccrs of this city still continues. Broad was selling at cents a loaf all over tho city. and later tho prioo had boon reduced In most places to a faut loaf
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Had sher Afsui In Limbo.

SrMLA. April s9.--Sher Afzui, who after the murder of his nephew, the Mchtaro of Cultural. usurped the throne and besieged Dr. Robertson, the British agent in the Chltral fort was captured Saturday, to- gether with his brothers and 300 of his followers They arc now in prison.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Met Death Looking For III. ped

FREEHoLp. N. J.. April ae.-Joscph Potter fell from the roof of the Charles Kills building and was killed He was seen intoxicated, and 10 is thought that he imagined be was going up stAits in his own home. While in search of bis bed on tho roof he lost his balanoa
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Chief ,I.cen Rehirixns.

MADRID. April 26-It Is stated here that the Maceo who was killed In Cuba was not the celebrated Chief Antonio Ma eco, but his brother Jose.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
NH Ware. Incrna..t,.

NoRwALK, Conn, April go. - The wages at the Norwslk woolcn mills have been raised to the scale in operation before the business depression of last year. when they were reduced 20 per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Three psr.on. Drowned.

MARQUETTE. Mich, April 2o.-Mrn. Mary Post her daughter. MrS F. Finley. and little Ethel Finley wcro drowned in the Au Train river, In Algcr county.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Women Ar. Reforming .h. Town.

WATERFOWL, N. r., April s0.-On oom- plaint of the ladies of the ". c. T. U. at Gouverneur four prominent druggists were arrested for violating the excise law and were fined $50 each
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Just the Same.

"Your brotherf I did not know that you had brother"
 "Oh, yes, or, what is the same thing. l have two half brothers. Life.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
A Farmer Bunkoed.

CUBA, N. Y., April 26.-John Hubbell.
 a well to do farmer of this vicinity. was swindled out of sS, 900 by the old time bunko scheme in which the swindlers ne- gotiated to buy his farm.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Secretary Gresham Again Refused.

WASHINGTON, April so. = Nicaragua's last hope of assistance from the United States In her controversy with Great Brit ain to prevent the seizure of Corinto has vanished. Dr. Guzman. the Nicaraguan minister, who had been waiting with in- tense anxiety to sec Secretary Gresham, was finally successful when the secretary came into the department from the White House, where he had been in consultations with President Cleveland, presumably on the same subject The interview was very short.
 In five minutes the minister emerged from the secretary's office looking very dc pressed. He refused to say word as to what had taken place. but 1t can be stated that the secretary gave him to understand very clearly that the United States would not interfere in the case as 1t stands
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
steamer AIph. |. Safe.

HALIFAX, April so--A oablegram re- ceived hero conveyed the joyful news of the arrival at Jamaica of the steamer Al. pha. which wns reported foundered. with all hands Many Halifax people were on board, and much anxiety was felt
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
LES ROSES DE SADI.

This morning I vowed would bring thee my roses They were thrust in the band that my bodice incloses, But the breast knots were broken, the roses wont free. The breast knots were broken; the roses to- gether Floated forth on the wings of the wind and the weather, And they drifted afar down the streams of the sea. And the sea was as red as when sunset un- closes, But my raiment Is sweet from the scent of the roses. Thou shalt know, love, how fragrant memo ry can be.
 Andrew Lang.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
New yo,h,, Formulation.

NEW YORK. April so.-Tho official pop. ulation Of the city of New York Is shown to bo i,si9. s66. as presented to MayoS Strong by President Wilson of the health board
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Bishop Blessed tho Bells.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, April 29.-Bishop Tierney of Hartford and the Catholic cler- gy from all parts of the state took part in the ceremony of blessing the new bells upon St Augustine's church.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Two Gunboat. Sent to Nicaragua.

WASHINGTON. April s0.-After several conferences between Secretary Gresham and Secretary Herbert the secretary of the navy sent dispatches to tho commanders of the United States gunboats Alert and Atlanta directing them to proceed without delay to San Juan del Sur and Greytown, Nicaragua, respectively.
 When Secretary Herbert was asked the significance of these orders he answered promptly as follows:
 "The newspapers say that @ revolution is probable In Nicaragua. They state that the people are very much dissatisfied with the course of the government and are like. ly to attempt to overthrow It. In order to protect the interests of American citizens their lives and property and following the policy always pursued in such contingen- cies l have ordered the Alert to San Juan del Sur and the Atlanta to Greytown. In addition to these vessels the Montgomery now at Mobile. will sail on May for GIeytown. conveying the Nicaraguan ca nal commission to that place The Mon- terey. which has sailed for Panama. will remain at Panama for the present With two United States ships on one side of Nicaragua and one ship on the other side. 1t is plain that American interests will be well protected If the rumored revolution should take place But I wish 1t distinct ly understood that these vessels are sent to Nicaragua for the purpose of caring for citizens of the United States and their interests, aud not on any business connect cd with the situation at Corinto"
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02

PITTsBURo, April 26.-Hon. Justus Temple ex-auditor general of Pennsylva- nba, died suddenly in this oity at the home of his sister.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Going by Wind Power.

On an Irish Railway say, guard, how Is it we're going so fast today2
 "Why wouldn't we, sor? Sure we've got the wind behind us "-London Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Roosevelt Resigns

WASHINGTON. May Lit was definite ly learned that Theodore Roosevelt had presented his resignation to the president
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
Tha oneen Retnrn, to Englnnd.

DARMsTADT. April So.-The queen, Princess Beatrice and Princess Victoria started on their return to England.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-02
F,identiy ns,.s.Lsn,


 Fnthcr--Nowadnys it costs more to mend shoes thnn to buy new onoa.
 Daughter-You must bc mistaken
 "why do you think sol"
 "If it did, patched shoes would bo fash ionable. "--New York Weekly.
 Tape by the Mile.
 At first blush 10 would not socm likely that electricians would hnvo much uso for tape, but ns n matter of fact they employ 1t literally by the ton, especially of lato yoars Tho electrical circuits arc of wire, and ovory timo n joint is made it is sorvcd with tnpo or should bo, tho tape being nearly m inch broad nnd woll imprcgnat. cd with insulating material to keep tho ourront in and tho moisture out Some. times. If ono looks mp nt wires In tho street, stray ends of loose tapo oan bc seen lluttcrinp in tho breezo liko rags from SOTO finger. A great deal of electrical ma ohinory Is wound up with tape to prevent burn outs, md tho street railway com panics nro wisely fond of libcrally wrap ping up their car motors fin this way. lt would, in short, be difllcult to find a mod ern department of electrical work in which tape is not an Indispensable and ready means for helping to maintain the intcg- rity and efficiency of tho circuits. Detroit Tribune
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-06-08
THE MIDDLE-AoED MAN.
He Buys 2 Cents Worth of Cocoanut
Cakes and Rsnews ais Youth.

He Buys 2 Cents Worth of Cocoanut
Cakes and Rsnsws ais Youth.
When was a boy" said middle
aged man to the New York Sun re-
porter, Il used to be very fond of cocoa
nut cakes, as they we're called, small
disks Of candied cocoanut, which cost 1
cent each. They were colored white and
red, and finally they got some chocolate
colored. and 1t seems 10 me they had
some other colors. If / had oniy 1 cent
bought usually a white one, though
sometimes / took a red one; IL / had 2
cents ! bought a red and a white, to
have variety. have seen the time
when had 3 cents. and bought all three
colors at once. had not bought any
eocoanut cakes for / don't know how
many years, though / had seen them
along year after year. particularly in
summer, when the dust blows and the
white ones get all covered with dirt,
but the other day / beIght two OF the
new-fashioned kind thai seem Just now
TO be having run; you see them on all
the push-carts. The new cocoanut
cakes are all one color-a sort of mo
lasses color-and they are not round
and nat like the old ones. but thicker
and bunchier, like the little broken-off
masses Of the prepared cocoanut
found them very good. They differ
somewhat from the old-fashioned CO.
coanut cake in taste and texture, as
well as in build and color; the old cocoa
nut cake. while not brittle. exactly, was
what you might call crumbly and
sugary; II dissolved quickly in the
mouth; while the contemporaneous CO.
coanut cake. after you get below the
light frostwork Of it's exterior has de-
cidedly more consistence: II is what the
modern child calls chevy; but the CO.
coanut taste is there all right, and as l
eat them they carry me back TO the days
Of my youth"