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Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Letter rrn,n Sadie

BUFFALO, March 10.-In tho continuaa ton of tho trial of the Robinsons n second statement made by Sadie the day after she had made her writton confession of tho crime was put in evidence. It was the story of her lifo. Whom she was years old, her mother had diod, and shc had then gone to live with Clnrcnoc's grandfa ther at Mount Vernon. N. Y. Thore shc met Clarence. and the two fcll in love with each other. Hor folks objected to their marriage and n runaway match resulted. "Clarenoe, she says in hcr story. "Ravo mo suit of boys clothes and cut my hair. Then we went to Mans field. O.. where WIG wero married by tho Rev Mir. Hubboll on Jan. al, 1894" Sa- die was then l5 years old, and Claronoo was i5 Tho story eontinuosi
 "Clar~nce fcll in with some stranded theatrical people and organized n show and put it on tho road We travelled through Ohio and finally went to James town, N. Y., whore the show busted. We thon came to Buffalo. Tho story of tho crime already rolatod is here taken up.
 The first witness of tho afternoon wna Mrs Augusta Church, matron of police headquarters Sho testified to having rc- cciyed letter from Sadie to bo mailed Co Clarenoe, who was then in jail at Cleve- land. The letter was admitted and read In part it is as follows:
 BuFrAI,, Oct 10. Isas.
 My DEAR HusRANp-They allowed me Co see the paper for the first time today. On, Clarence. how could you sny that did tho shootinRl Now, Clarence, the best thing for you to do is to tell everything, and tell the truth. It wiu be much better for both of us. If can talSc and serve your sentence. will do it, for I'm not afreid to die, and you can take my sentence, which win probably bc few years at Auburn.
 Don't think l told to get rid of you. be. cause cid not. If it happens that you get only lifo sentoncc-and l pray to God con. stantly it will he so-pvihaps after few years 1 can get you pardon, and then we can he together again.
 ] love you, Clarence but cannot pcriure my soul. not even for you. but would gladly suf' fer on thls earth for you. l want you to be- come a good man and n Christian, so whatever happens you can say, "Thy will not mine, ba done"
 would never have told word nbout it, but you gave it away yourself, You nadh the mis. take of your lfo when you told Bert Snyder, the cousin who testified against then) what happened in Buffnlo, and, worst of all, did not tell the truth about either. But win never cease to pray for yo... and feel sure my pray CTS will bo answered, for he dooth all things well. Your loving wife,
 SADIE A. ROBINSON.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Brutality m an Oyster Schooner.

BALTIMORE, March 2o.-Captain Jeffer- son Mears of the oyster schooner General Hancock has been arrested charged with the brutal treatment of Edward Merrill, a member of his crew. The boy was strip ped of his clothing when the wind was blowing gale and the mercury was near ly down to zero, his wrists were crossed and tied firmly together. and he was thus tied up to the rigging. He was then se- verely whipped. When he was cut down, his thumbs were frozen.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Hurt by Q Falling Wall

NEwBURG, N. Y, March 1S.-A large brick building at Monroe, Orange county. ownod by George E- Reed. was destroyed by fire Saturday night. While a number of men and boys were looking at the ruins a high wall fell over. the bricks striking and injuring several of the party. Those most badly injured were two young men named George Hall and Horace Fitzgerald
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Whole FamIIy Polsoped.

WICHITA, Kan March l9.-Henry Cher ", his wife and two sons-Raymond, aged 10, and Henry, aged 3-were poisoned by drinking water from well near theif home. It is believed that arsenic had boon thrown into the we'll. Cherry and his wife may die. The children will live. Suspl- cion points to m Indian named Summit as tho perpetrator of the crime
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Another Spanish Outrage.

TAMPA, Fla, March 20.-The steamer Mascotte arrived direct from Havana and brought late reports from the seat of revo- lution. Copies of La Lucha confirm the report of the sinking of a schooner by the Spanish gunboat of Puerto Padre.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
The Sea Galley.

The sea galley in tropical seas is very dangerous to bathers. One of these crea- lures fastened to the body causes pain so intense that swimmers have been known to faint ere they could reach the shore. The pain has been compared to that of very acute attack of inflamma- tory rheumatism.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
woman Iynched bv Cattle Thieves

BUTTE. Neb.. March 19.-Mrs. W. K. Holton, a respectable woman residing alone in an isolated part of Keya Paha county, was outraged and lynched. The crime is credited to the vigilantes of the district who believe her in league with cattle rustlers. Some think the rustlers committed the crime in revenge for evi- dence against them furnished by her.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
The rr..ldene. nirthday Anniversary.

WASHINGTON, March 19. - President Cleveland was hs years old Monday. There was, however. no special observance of tho day nt the White House. and the president kept closely at his desk as usual. Several oongratulatory tolegrams were TO. oeived, and several of his intimate friends 1nI
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
We'll Known Mother Superior Dead

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Helen Cum mings, known throughout the Catholic world as Sister de Chantal and for over 30 years mother superior of the Visitation convent in this city, died here. She came upon the streets but twice in the 65 years she had been connected with the institu- ton. She was woman of sound judg- ment and keen sense
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Fourth Class Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The following fourth class postmaseers were appointed:
 New York-Marvin, K J. Manley West Shelby, G. J. Benson.
 Pennsylvania - Bald Hill. Pureman Brewer; East Sharpsburg c. O. Riddle; Herrville, H. F. Helm; Hoffer, David Hoffer; Rushtown. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Gillinger
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
The Chilly Gnnhoat

HAVANA, March 1e.-The commander of the Spanish cruiser Condo de Venadito reports that on March 8, while cruising of the eastern coast of the island. he sighted a steamer heading for Maisi point.
 The steamers course was to the north east. The cruiser hoisted flag, and the
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n,g s,. patrick,. pay Parndo.

INDIANAPOLIS March 1s.-Tho cele- bration of St. Patriok's day in this oity was the most elaborate known in Indian. apolis for many years. The demonstIa- tion in the street parade was mado up of 90 900 uniformed men and those wearing tho regalia of tho orders.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
IIls I.lnn.

A.-what arc you going to do, now you hnyc amaSs9d so largo n fortuncf
 B.-I shall retire from business and toll everybody what n burden wealth is and how happy was when l possessed noth- inu-Scbalk
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Chnut.uoua Hotel Destroyed.

NEW YORK, March l9.--The new hotel of the Long Island Chautauqua at Point o'-Woods was destroyed by fro. The cot tago of Mir. Sandford and Captain Mooro's boarding house were also burned.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Goa, comb,n. orp.n,z.d.

COLUMBUS, O., March 15.-As result of the conference between the Ohio coal operators and representatives of the Ohio coal carrying roads an organization to control the output of bituminous coal of the state has finally been formed.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
He Wants to Succeed BrIce.

TOLEDO March 0.-Ahnouncoment is mado hero that James NJ. Ashley, IT,, is an avowcd candidate for the United States senatorship to succeed Calvin $. Brice whose term expires next year.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
nnri.a In th.Rn

BALTIMORE, March 20-At Middle town. Md. while dilapidated building in the rear ot Sparrow's hotel was being demolished, 1t suddenly collapsed. buryine in the ruins Mrs. Howard E. Sparrow and Edward c. Herring. They are probably fatally injured
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
A Peculiar Pearl.

J. W. Jones of Robertson, Ky, has found pearl on which is the perfect outline of mans hand. Seen through a microscope even the veins appear. It is valued by experts at $l5o.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Money Burned Tn a Wreck.

ST. LOUIS March 16-The Adams ex- press officials here are unable to state the exact amount of money contained in the safes that were burned in the Vandalia wreck at Terre Haute. The consensus of opinion among them. however, is that the sum will not exceed $25 OOO
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
salooni.ts Barred Prom Politics.

SALEM. Mass, March ls.-The Salem license commissioners havo given notice of the adoption of a rulo that all licensors must refrain from taking any part active or passive, in politics. This attitude on the part of the commission has caused considerable oonsternation among many politicians who havo boon in tho business for voars .a .m#
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
An Encouraging Resemblance.

"Why, sir, we have but just made each others acquaintance, and already you want to borrow money from mei''
 "Ach, you bear such a striking likeness to my kind old uncle. e."-Dorfbarbier.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Doing . Sofia Buslne...

"Cold wonther's been pretty hard on you, hasn'. .t, Uncle JimS"
 No, suh- dcs do opposite. You SOC, de chickens nii froze together, on when I ketch ono kotoh nlll'--Atlantac constitus tIon
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Catbolic ro,pital Con.ocrnted.

PROVIDENCE, March ao.-St. Joseph ,s hospital, recently erected under the aus pices of the Roman Catholic church of this diocese at cost of tll6, 900. was con secrated by Right Rev. Matthew Harkins ID. D
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
For a National Lincoln Day.

AUGUSTA. Me, March 20.-In the state senate Senator Hamlin of Ellsworth pre- sented a resolution to make Abraham Lin. coln's birthday anniversary a national holiday. The resolution was unanimous ly adopted by rising yote
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Oscar Wilde Returns to London.

LONDON. March 20.-A paper announces the return to London of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas son of tho Marquis of Queensberry, who had .been making short visit to Monte Carlo.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Fell Seven Stories.

NEW YORK, March 1s.-John Noonan, 24 years old. an iron worker. who fell from the seventh floor of the new American Tract society building and sustained a de- pressed fracture of the skull, died Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

BROOKLYN, March l9-Dr, Darwin G. Eaton, for many years professor of natural science at Packer Institute, diod at his home, 55 Pineapple street.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

wILKEsBARRE, Pa, March i5.-Rich- ard Laycrich was killed and Thomas Con. don and John Gatski were fatally Injured by an explosion of gas in Maltby mine.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Kaiser's Son Seriously III.

BERLIN, March 15.-The Vossische Zei- tung says that Prince Joachim, sixth son of Emperor William. is seriously i'll with inflammation of the bowels.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
RESPONSIBILITY.

No stream from its source .- Flows seaward, how lonely soever it's course, But what some land is gladdenedl No star
 ever rose And set withSot influence somewherei Who What earth needs from earth 8 lowest creatures
 No life Can be pure in its purpose and strong in it's
 strife, And all life not be purer and stronger there byi The spirits of just men made perfect on high The army of martyrs who stand by the throne And gaze into the face that makes glorious
 their own Know this, surely, at lasti Honest love.
 honest sorrow, Honest work for the day, honest hope for the
 morrow Are these worth nothing more than the hand
 they make weary, The heart they have saddened. the life they
 leave drearyf Hushi the sevenfold heavens to the voice of
 the spirit Echo. "He that o'ercometh shall all things in
 heriti" .--.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
GRIEF IN SPAIN.

General Sorrow at the Loss of the Cruiser
 Reina Regcnta-
 MADRID. March 20.-The positive news of the loss of tho Spanish cruiser Reina Regcnta. which reached here from Cadiz immediately after the arrival thore of the cruiser Alfonzo XII, caused the greatest emotion in Madrid and throughout Spain. The queen regent was deeply distressed. By her majesty's orders the sacrament
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

Canaan Savings Bank.
 CANAAN, CONN. CONVINCED BusrxHss OoToBEl 1sr, ls72. JoKN B. RKHD, President DAMrM. L.. FHENAN, vice-Presidont 0noHaRS. FULLER, Secretary yoexrR ~. PnEr, Treasurer 6. "A. Bennett, George W. Oowdrey, D. L.. Freeman, George L. Parsons, J. \. Underwood. George s. Dunning.
 George 8. Fuller.
 kUDIT01s: CIV. Parsons william H. Camp
 OFFICE AT STORE OF
 FULLER d FEET.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

The Case Has Developed Into Intsress- ing Courtroom Drama-sadis Says She Was CsJolcd Into Making . confession by a Detective.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1895-02-09
METAL RAILWAY TIES.
Effort to Arrest Denudatlon of Uncl
Sans Forests,

l1hort to Arrest D%enudation of Uncle
SAINTS Forests.
Washington, jap. 3O.--A protest
against the %denudation of forests in or
der to secure material for railroad ties
is made in a report issued by the agri-
cultural department on tho use of metal
railroad ties and preserve processes and
metal ticplatcs for wooden ties. 1t
shows that about 90 per cent of the
railroad mileage OF the world outside
of the United States aud Canada is laid
in metal. Although progress in this
direction has been slow, the reports
say by the waning of forest supplies.
and as the railroad companies began
more and more to assume n perma
mont and less speculative character. it
can be u question of only II short time
when this saving of forest supplies
VIII DO forced upon them, insuring
greater efficiency and final economy.
Throughout the world it is shown
that metal ties awe been successfully
applied, and are in successful use un
der all conditions of climate, traffic and
track. The use of metal tie plates has
spread to M extent during
the past few years, owing to improve
ments effected in economy and eff
cheney of track for a very low cost for
the first cost.
In many parts of Africa steel ties are
extensively used, and in India nearly
90 per cent of the mileage is laid with
metal trace. In the United States lit
tie practical progress in metal ties is
reported. The proportion of track laid
with metal ties to the total length of
railways throughout the world in
creased from z per cent in 1890 to 10
per cent in 1904
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1895-02-09
II Was tho steamer cratbIa.
II NHB THO tFHMeF CrhthIe.
London. Jan. 3o.-The British steamer
Crafhia was the vessel which craShad

London, Jan. 30.-The British steamer
Crathie vas the vessel which crashed
into the fated Elbe.
The Elbe was proceeding along at her
usual rate Of speed and keeping the
ordinary lookout. The night was dark,
but there was no gale. Suddenly, the
forward lookout on the lSlbe reported
to the officer on deck that the lights Of
a steamer We're close aboard oyer the
port bow. Before the course of the
Elbe could be changed so as to sheer
heJ off from the approaching steamer,
the latter struck her just about the
engine room, going through her plates
as though they We're pasteboard and
stuck her nose completely through the
hull of the Elbe. For n time the Crathie
held the eli on her nose and then her
engines We're reversed n she backed
out of the aperture she had made. AS
she did 50 the water rushed into the
Elbe in a torrent n she began imme-
diately to settle. The officer in charge
of the ship at once saw that she was
doomed and gave hurried orders to
clear away the lifeboats for launching.l
Three of the BOATS We're cleared and
lowered, but n of them. shortly after
it got clear of the steamer, capsized
and it is thought hat all the occupants
were drowned. The first boat
contained the third officer, chief
engineer, purser and about twenty of
the passengers. These re the persons
who We're picked UP ny the fishing
smacks and taken to Lowestoft. From
the survivors it is learned tina as soon
as the Crathie backed away from the
EIbc that the inrushing water flooded
aft of the engine room so quickly that
nobody below decks in .hat part of the
snip had an opportunity TO escape. h
shock of the collision was comparative
ly slight in view of the damage done,
but this is explained by the fact that
it was a direct cutting blow.
Nearly all hi passengers We're asleer
at the time. but many of them were
awakened by the shock, slight as it
was. They could hear the rush of the
rapid inf1owing water and with
cries of terror sought to make their
way to the upper decks. The steamer
being loaded by the stern the water
naturally rushed aft and this allowed
many of the passengers forward to
reach the deck. In the case of the
saloon passengers, however. the result
was fatal. AS they rushed from their
staterooms into the saloon, they We're
met by the torrents against which it
was impossible for them to make head
a They We're caught up and swept
aft toward the cock pit, where they
We're probably drowned before the ship
%foundered. Altogether about fifty Of
the passengers reached The deck, where
the widest confusion existed. Frantic
rushes were made for the boats, But
the terrible excitement prevailing i'm
peded the efforts of those who were try
ing to clear them away. Many heart
rending scenes We're witnessed be-
tween parents and children in the few
moments preceding the sinking of the
vessel
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1895-02-09
DAKOTA LEGISLATURE
Thursday Mt Pierre.

Pierre, 8. D., Jan. 31.-Additiona1 ex-
citement was created by the introduce
ton by Mr.. Gold of a bill repeating a
law but recently enacted. 1t Is the bill
which provides for the issuance of an
ticipatorY warrants based on taxes al
ready levied, but not collected. The SUI
preme court has decided the bill defec-
tive, hence the movement to repeal and
to substitute therefor bill Nc. 200, intro
duced today, which bases the warrants
on taxes levied or to believed. This of
course makes h issue limited only by
the bills that legitimately demand pay
ment, while the original bill limited the
issue to taxes already levied. and hence
might have fallen short of HI required
amount, Under the new bill warrants
at Z per cent should receive ready sale
at face value. as they will be as safe as
government bonds.
Just before adjournment the senate
INDUCED in a series Of resolutions,
amendments and substitutes, in refer
ence to the appointment of committees
to visit the public institutions. but after
confusion had reigned for thirty min
utes the whole matter was tabled.
A majority and minority report has
been a on the. referendum and this
will doubtless occasion a little skirmisll
when 1t comes up.
Eleven bills We're reported ~favorably.
The house succeeded in passing house
bill No. so, known as the sheriffs' bill.
AT the meeting of the railroad COM
mittee this evening 1t was decided to in
vite attorneys of the jobbers and of the
railroads, together with anyone inter
ested, to a hearing before the committee
one week from tonight.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1895-02-09
FRIDAY Mt Pierre,

Pierre. S. D., Feb. There was elo-
quence in the house today II a flood
of new bills in the senate. The oratory
arose over the final passage of a bill
which makes void a chattel mortgage
that attempts to property not in
existence, like crops to be grown, or the
increase of stock, and ais a bill which
changes criminal procedure and al
lows the defense to close the case.
In the mate twenty-six new bills
We're added to the calendar n only
four or five measures passed. Most of
the new bills were of minor general in
terest. No. 215. by Senator Hebal.
would provide an inspector of sheep:
No. 800 would verify the educational in
terests of towns and cities md 229 ex-
tend city jurisdiction one mile beyond
bling houses, etc.
A joint resolution by Senator Foote
would limit telephone rates to 81 for
each instrument used in an Office and SO
for residence and 25 cents for a single
message with answer This is aimed
especially at the Black Hills Telephone
company, which 1t is claimed has been
eXtortionate.
DIX senate ana tnree mouse DIS were
recommended for passage. In the
first reading there was presented the
text of n bill introduced yesterday by
Senator Boyce fixing the salaries of
officers of cities of the first class and
the text of Senator Crawford's bill.
which makes it a crime for state Off
GERS. judges and legislators to receive
any railroad, telegraph or telephone
passes.
a joint resolution amending the con-
stitution 50 that counties, towns, etc.
can bond up to 10 per cent Of their
value, passed unanimously and the bill
allowing a verdict in criminal cases by
a three fourtls vote passed-4O to /.
"A joint resolution passed both houses
raising a committee to prepare a memo-
ria to congress to entreat that body
to do something ito aid a PROSTATE
nation to regain its lost prosperity"
The committee of the senate is COM
posed of Senators Kingsbury, Foote
and Doran. Fro the house the mem
bers of the memorial committee are:
Messrs. Dickover, Glass and Dowell.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1895-02-09
The Crow Creek Lands.

Huron, S. D., Feb. 4.-rhe United
States land Office in this city is in daily
receipt of letters asking for informa-
ton concerning lands in the old Grow
Creek Irdian reservation. Plats cover
ing over 1000 acres in this reserve
were recently filed with the land office
here. They embrace some of the finest
lands in the state, and are especially
desirable for stock raising and agricul-
tnral purposes. The lands are mostly
n the northeastern part of the reserve,
about sixty miles from this city and in
close proximity to good market and
railroad towns. The entries will be
under the provisions of the homestead
laws only, and after the 10th inst. may
be purchased at the nominal prices Of
so cents per acre, final proof being per-
mitted following a residence upon the
tract of fourteen months.