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Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
CANAAN CONN. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1896.

ed. l can appreciate the feeling which am mated those who assembled in that con- vention. l can appreciate the hesitation with which those assembled there turned their backs upon the party with which they had been associated.
 I know something of the strength of party ties, and because was in a position where looked forward to a possibility of like action on my own part I can appre- oiate the depths of a conviction that led them to place the interests of their coun- try above the welfare of their party. More than year ago, when we were engaged In a struggle to bring the Democratic party to an indorsement of free coinage, the question was put to me whether in case of failure I would support the Democratic nominee if he were gold standard advo- cate, running upon a gold standard plat form. I never believed that such action was probable in the Democratic party then, but when those who questioned me were not content with probabilities and asked again whether in that event would support the nominee, I said, as you will remember, that under no circumstances would my vote be given to man who would in the executive office use his in- fluence to fasten the gold standard upon the American people.
 I stood where the members of that silver convention stood, and, like them, would rather have the approval sf my conscience than the approval of all the world. My convictions upon this subject are not shall low convictions I may be in error-none of us claim infallibility-but 1 believe that the gold standard Is conspiracy against the human race
 l would no sooner join the ranks of those whose purpose 1t is to fasten 1t upon the American people than to enlist in an army that was marching to attack my home and destroy my family. I say, there fore that can appreciate the spirit which animated those who have just rendered me this second nomination. I pledge them that If elected they shall never have cause to accuse me of being false to that platform
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
IMPORTANT LAWSUIT.
Vast sums of Money May Depend Upon
 the Result of This Case.

the Result of This Case.
 ROCHESTER. Sept. 9-An action has just been noticed for the coming trial term calendar which involves worry im- portant question of law, and the court of appeals win be called upon to oonstrue one of its own decisions in another leading case, which also had it's origin in the oity of Rochester.
 Upon the death of E. K. Warren, a brewer, Holmes B. Stevens was appointed guardian of his infant son, and during the management of the brewery borrowed from the Union bank s2b, 900 for the pur- pose of improving and managing the plant It Is now claimed on behalf of the infant that the guardian had no authority to mortgage the property; that the court had no power to authorize him SO to mort gage it; that the mortgage is absolutely void, and that the bank cannot foreolose it.
 In a previous decision the trial court and general term held that If the loan had been made in good faith the aot was valid but the court of appeals reversed the deol- sion, claiming that the lower court had no power to authorize the mortgage. The decision of this case will affect many trusts throughout the state of New York, as vast sums of money loaned on similar orders of the court may be lost absolutely to those lending the money unless the court of ap- peals modifles its decision or overrules it point blank.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Entertained by Ex-seore,ary Foster.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-Li Hung Chang was entertained at dinner by ex-Seoretary of State John W. Foster the guests in- cluding three members of the cabinet the commanding general of the army and sew eral other notables in official hfe.
 Responding to toast, the viceroy said
 "In acknowledging the hospitality ex- tended to me by my old friend. the Hon. John W. Foster, I have to thank him for affording me an opportunity before my departure from the capital of this country to renew once moro the sincere expression of my gratitude and thankfulness to the American government and citizens for the welcome and reception offered to me as representative of my august master, the emperor of China, and the personifoation of the Chinese empire
 "Sinoe the establishment of our treaty relations there have always been evidences of good fellowship between our two coun- tries, but all these evidences, I dare say, have now been eclipsed by the oordiallty and warmth displayed by the American government and citizens in welcoming and receiving my special mission.
 Though regret that my time does not allow me to make a longer sojourn In this country, as I wish in order to appreciate moro fully the accomplishment and prog reSs OL Iub 0uittu 6tftte Ol Alu6EiOa ds nation, I cannot help, during my brief visit here, to be struck and Impressed by the liberty and freedom enjoyed by tho people; by the welfare and prosperity in their agricultural, industrial and commer- cial pursuits; by the characteristics of their classical, historical, philosophical and poetical literature; by the manner of ap- plication of the scientific discoveries and inventions for promoting the happiness of mankind and by their display of their ar tistic taste in the architecture of the pub lie buildings, sculpture and painting of historical figures and facts, which my old friend, Hon. John W. Foster, has been kind enough to show me.
 "Theso impressions l will carry home, not only as representations to my store of knowledge of the fruits of western modern civilization, but as the means of enlight- ening the millions represent facilitating the introduction of these very means and ends of civilization into China and anal gamating the oldest civilization of the far east with the most modern one of the ex- rran,a b
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
AUeN'S WOODS MYSTERY.
Woman Murdered There and Her Body
 Found by Hunters Long Aterward.

" MurdeTcd mere ana Her bodN
 Pound by Hunters Long Anerward.
 NEW ROCHELLE, N. r., Sept s-Ths body of woman apparently about 85 years old was found In Aden's woods, in the northeast part of this place Walter Beaton and two othcr young men of the village discovered the body while hunting in tho woods They notified the police and Coroner Banning of Mount Vernon.
 The coroner has discovered evidence whioh leads him to believe that the wom- an was murdered.
 The woman's hands were securely bound by handkerchief, tightly knotted. The spot where the body was found is 500 feet from the road known as Stevenson's lane. The spot is seldom frequented. which ao- counts for the length of time the body had lain undiscovered If violence was used in killing the woman, time has effaoed out ward evidence It is not known that any woman has been reported missing from Rye or Mount Vernon.
 The body had been exposed for weeks, perhaps months, and is unrecognixable. When found, the head was reclining on a small stone. The woman's shoes were about ten feet from the body. Her hat, of dark velvet and ornamented with pom. pons, was few feet from the body.
 Aho Sitbhilk was n navy Dlue Oi good material, light colored shirt waist ahd black shoulder cape. Her pocket book was lying by her side and contained 43 cents and pawptioket issued by W. Jacobson, 2050 Third avenue, New York, for plush garment, on which sho had TO- ceived Sl.l2.
 On this ticket was the only olew Co her name On tho bottom of the ticket was written, evidently by the pawnbroker, the name Herring" A ticket from Mount Vernon to Rye over the New Haven rail road was also found in the pooketbook. This was dated May g.
 Beyond the clothing and papers there Is no clew to the woman's identity.
 The body was found in an isolated woods and In the vicinity of a negro colo ny, where many murders have been com mitted. It Is possible that the woman may have been assaulted aSd murdered by some of the colored rufssns In the neigh borlpOd
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Tho Tree of Knowledge.

A trial was recently made in Austria to decide in how short a space of time living trees could be converted into newspapers. At Elsenthal, on April IT, at : :35 in the morning, three trees were sawn down. At 9 :34 the wood, having been stripped of bark, cut up and con- verted into pulp, became paper and passed from the factory to the press, from whence the first printed and folded copy was issued at 10 o'clock. So that in 145 minutes the tree had become newspapers. The age of miracles is not past st-Westminster Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Eleven rirom.n Kin.d.

BENTON HARRoR, Mich, Sept. 7.-Tns place has been visited by n terrible holo- oaust, with the greatest loss of lifc by fire that has ever occurred In this part of the state. Fire started in Yore's Opera Houae. which was completely destroyed. Tho lo- cal fire companies wore unable to cope with the flames, and aid was summoned from St. Joseph While the firemen were at work tho walls of the building fon, burying the mon In the ruins Five were killed outright, six received injuries from the effects of which they died in a few hours, and several others suffered severe bruises and burns Tho accident was wit messed by hundreds Of spectators.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
An Ex-Minl.,er shot by a Deputy.

BrESos AYRKs, via Galveston, Sept &. The New York Horald's correspondent In Rio Janeiro telegraphs that Dr. Carval- ho, late minister of foreign affairs, was seriously wounded by deputy In the pros enoe of President Moraes at the Central railway station. Three shots were fired, all taking effect in the victims breast. Cable messages received from Rome say that England, Germany and Austria will support Italy against Brazil Yesterday being the anniversary of their independ. ence, the Italians asked their consul in Rio Janeiro as to whether or not they should observe the celebration. Signor Bruno told them to fly the Italian flag, ac- companied by that of Brazil
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
THE G. A. R. ENcAMPMENT.
Major CIarkson of NebraskA Chosen Conn
 mznder In Chief.

ST. PAUL, Sept. 6.-The thirtieth an- nual enoampment of the Grand Army of the Republic came to an end last night after one of the most successful meetings since the organization was established in Illinois few months after the close of the war.
 Major T. s. Clarkson of Nebraska was elected by exclamation commander in chief. The other candidates. who all with drew before ballot was taken, wore John c. Linehan of New Hampshire, D. R. Bal. lou of Rhode Island, Roar Admiral Meade of New York and senior Vice Command CT in Chief Hobson of Kentucky. Adju- tant General Mullen of Minnesota was elected senior vice commander in chief Charles W. Buckley of Alabama was elect cd junior vice commander, A. K. Johnson of Washington surgeon general and the Rev. Mark B. Taylor of Massachusetts chaplain in chief
 It was voted to hold the next enoamp. ment at Buffalo.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Killed by a coaohman.

sAppLE RIVER N. J., Scpt s.-A tragedy, appalling in every detail, oo- cured at the sumn.er home of Frank l.. waudell at this place. Tho family ooach- man and man of all work. gone suddenly mad, shot and killed visitor at the housa. and then. locking himself in the stable, blew out his own brains The name of the coaohman was William Bowling. His victim was Isaac Caryl of the city of New York Downing has long been employed by tho wandells, and for years has enjoyed a position somewhat above thai of a common servant
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Hronrrlr pn.irnnt~d.

Tho maid and her suitor wcro in tho par Tor. The family, seated in tho adjoiplng room, suddenly hoard n stacoato porous sion, so to spcak.
 What singular report. to be sure, " exclaimed the alert mamma "I wonder what it wasy"
 Thcrcat the o'crwise hopeful of the fam. fly slyly unmarked;
 "I guess 1t must havc boon pop gun" --Boston Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
.ARL II HAS LEFT US
DEPARTURE OF THE CHINESE ENVOY
 FROM OUR SHORES.
ise Expresses Interest In American Rail- way Management and Equipment and May Adopt Our Methods and Purchase Our Machinery.

way Management and Equipment and
 May Adopt Our Methods and Purchase
 Our Machinery.
 NIAGARA FALLS, Sept 7.-The special train bearing Li Hung Chang and his par ty has arrived at this place, and the Chi- nose envoy has been delighted with two hours inspection of the wonders of Mag ara, visiting all the principal points of ip- terest on the American side
 At the electric powerh Vise of the Mag ara Falls Power company fhe distinguish ed visitor had his first experience with American electricity, the result being as startling as 1t was unexpected. With his usual curiosity and desire to make person al investigation of the machinery before him, he poked at switchbo with his walking stick. The metal ferrule closed a circuit instantly, and Lis stick was vio- hntly thrown from his grasp. He was naturally much astonished at the effect of the sticks contact with the switchboard but fortunately he suffered no damage be- yond a good scare However, he decided that he had seen enough, and he went to his rooms, where he remained until bod time.
 On the journey to this place Ii and his party passed their first night Tn an Ameri- can sleeping car. Previous to this novelty they enjoyed dinner in dining car. This meal, which was especially prepared by the Pennsylvania railroad dining car peo- pie, was quite elaborate. The menu card was decorated with American and Chinese flags intertwined and a facsimile of the autograph of Earl h. done In yellow.
 While en route Li sent for George w. Boyd. assistant general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, who piloted the train over the lines of his com pany. u spent about two hours question ing him about railroads.
 The deep interest he shows in railroad matters convinces these who have paid at tention to the subject that his principal object in visiting this country is to study American railway construction and man. agement with view to the adoption of some of the features in proposed general extension of the Chinese railway system. In fact, the viceroy intimated that he Is negotiating for the services of an Ameri- can civil engineer, who, if he accepts the offer made him, will go to China in the near future and take charge of the railway extension scheme now being outlined. u says there are only about goo miles of (sin. gle traok) railroad in China at present. Only three trains are run each day, and there is no traffic at night, the system be- ing so crude and the liability to accident a constant menace.
 At o'clock this morning u Hung Chang and his party crossed the river to Canada Sir Henri c. Joly de Lotbiniere welcomed the travellers on behalf of the Canadian government. and General Ruger ceased his official connection with the viceroy as the representative of President Cleveland
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
A Chance For the Girls.

They say that there is larger pro portion of men among the population of Duluth than in any other city of the country, and they are talking of a so- ciety to promote the immigration of pretty women from New England and other parts of the east. It is also fact that no handsome or stylish girl ever comes here without receiving at least two or three offers of marriage. The excursion rates by the railways and the Great Northern steamers arc very low. Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
A Ou~er Hat-

John L. Wheatley of Sardis, Ky, is wearing hat that is a curiosity in that line. It was made iR 1860 of peacock feathers, and although he has worn it most every summer since then 1t is al. most as good as new and hasn't break in it. It resembles last summers s straw hat. MT. Wheatley is almost three score and ten and expects the hat to last him the remainder of his days.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Mor. Money Tor Cuba. En.i.vsm.n,

MADRID Sept o.-A dispatch from Manila received hero says that among those court martlaled and shot for partioi. patton in the uprising in the Philippines vas we'll known banker named Rojas. At a cabinet oounoi1 held hore Admiral Bernnger. minister of marine, announced that as it was an inopppportune moment to borrow money the treasury would ad. vance the sb, 900, 900 pesctas (sbout s7. o0O.- ooo) which he required for expenses in Cuba during September
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Connecticut Prohibitionists.

NEW HAVEN, Sept. 9.-The Prohibition state convention in session here nominated the following officers: Governor, Edward G. Manchester, winsted; lieutenant gov ernor, Charles E. Steele, New Britain !; secretary of state, Wilbur F. Chamberlin, Mansfield; treasurer, George B. Fenner, New London; comptroller, F. c. Barton, Chatham; electors at large, Rev. Samuel B. Forbes, Hartford; John Elliott, Now Haven; district electors, R NJ. Stanley, Manchester; Rev. A. Hall, Chester; John J. Capp, Croton; O. G. Beard, Hunting
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Tn. Beginning of the End.

Something whizzed through the air at distance of about ten feet from the head of William the Conqueror. Was that an arrowg' asked the monarch.
 ''It went rather too wide for nar- row." said the court jester, and from that moment his office began to lose in importance and responsibility. -Indi- auapolis Journal
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
rr..,a.p, Cleveland c...urea.

HAVANA, Sept. o.-El Diario de Ia Ms- rina sditorially attacks President Cleve. lands Cuban policy, accusing his admin istration of duplicity and continued had faith toward Spain. Only by the arrest and punishment or expulsion Of members of the Cuban junta in New York and the closure by United States marshais of their headquarters can the Washington exeo. utive even convince Spain of his official sincerity.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10

for the presidential nomination. These wore Senator John NJ. Palmer of Illinois and General Bragg of Wisconsin. Senator Palmer was nominated on the first ballot, the vote being as follows: Palmer, 7571s; Bragg, 124h.
 Ex-Governor Simon B. Buokner of Ken tuoky was unanimously nominated for vice president
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
.uBA LOST TO SPAIN.
THE LONDON TIMES SAYS rHE lN- SuR6ENTS WILL NEVER YIELD.
A Havana Taper Denounced the President For His Attitude on the Cuban Question. w.yier wm Hold roIon-AR.rehist. Arrested In IiarceIona-

Arrested In narcslona-
 LONDON, Sept. 9.-The Times this morn Ing publishes s ls>gthy letter from it's Ha- yana correspondent, dealing with the state of affairs in Cuba, in tho course of which he says;
 Careful study for the past four months convinoes mo that, desIste serious losses, the robols are holding their own against the troops. Tho wealthy agricultural dis. tricts aro completely under rebel control, and the whole sympathy of she islanders is with tho rebels. Even Havana. which is more spanish than any othor town or dis r trict, Is pormeatod with apimosity toward spanish rule and Is honeycombed with in- triguers on behalf of tho rebellion.
 Ut is quite false to oall it a color mtrug- gle In the fighting ranks of the insur- gents the proportion N 70 per cont of whites Co 30 per cent of negroes.
 Another fallacy is She rebel contention that spanish misrule originated the rebel- lion. The crisis in the sugar trade was much more formidable In fomentins tho revolt The struggle is prolonged by the facility with which the insurgents obtain ammunition and stores of all kinds from abroad and from every town in Cuba an- der the noses of the Spanish officials with impunity, tho soizure of contraband being most rare.
 Insurgents Are Bitt.r.
 "lt Is now too late to oompromise by granting reforms. The Cuban insurgents would not now aooept full autonomy As the price of yielding their arms say thls advisedly after n careful examination of the situation from all points of view. Spain will be compelled to conquer or to abandon the island. This irrvconoilable attitude of the rebols is largely due Co the wholesale execution of rebels after sum mary trial. These drastic measures only Increase the hatred of Spain without deter ring recruits from joining the rebellion.
 Another reason Is tho hopeless pros pect of any rehabilitation of Cuban credit while the Island Is under Spanish domin- lon. Taxation must be heavily Increased to pay the burdens of tho war. Hence the people with vested interests prefer the risk and uncertainties of Independence coupled with the earnest hope that at no distant date Cuba will become state In the American Union"
 A dispatch from Singapore to The Times says that the rebellion In the Philippines Is spreading and Is more serious than the officials admit
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10

MADRID, Sept. a a--offiolai advioes from Manila say that the rebellion in the Philip pine islands is confined to the province of Cavite. The rebels have barrioaded them selves in church at Cavite. which ir 90 far from the shore that the spanish gun boats arc unable to roach it with their unna
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Anarohs.,. In n.rc.ion..

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept a-Twenty- four anarchists have been arrested here In connection with the throwing of a bomb into crowd of people who were witness ing the passing of a procession In honor of tho festival of Corpus Christi on June last, when persons wore killed and 90 or fnora i'm fur,d
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Half a Loaf.

Overseer of Chain Gang (to Pious Pete, who has been resting)-Come, no loaflng there. You haven't done any work for ten minutes
 Melancholy Mike - Caught you that time, Pete.
 Pious Pete-Well, half loaf's better'n n uone-JTp to Date.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
He Was All Right.

Cholly Bubblehead (throwing down the telegram )-Aw, demmit My aunt's will has been wead and she has left all her money to found an asylum for incurable imbeciles.
 Congratulate you, Chollyl You are sure of always being provided for Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
Rumor of tha Khalifa,s Death.

ROME, Sept. s.-A dispatch from Kas- sala to The Tribuna mentions doubtful rumor that Is in circulation there that the Khalifa Abdullah, the leader of the der wishes and ruler of the Sudan, Is dead at khartum.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
TACT.

Hail. graceful tact, that to no fool denies A charm to tame the wild and cheat the wise, And without lying reaps the gain of liesl That courteous ever kills without a blow, And with @ yes contrives to act a no, And can compress a volume into "Ohi" That wins by losing and by serving reigns, By silence argues and by giving gains: That throws its stones, yet saves its window
 panes;
 That looks like porcelain when 'tis made of
 delft, And, pilfering by its very stsrm of pelf. Tricks all the world-yes, even tricks itself.
 Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-10
work For Three rhou.and Hands.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Sept. 9.-The upper Pacific mills yarn mill and print works resumed operations after "a shutdown of two weeks. This affects abSt 5000 hands
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POLITICAL FIELD
BRYAN NOTIFIED OF HIS NOMINAL
 TON BY THE SILVER PARTY.

The Democrats Carry Arkansas by Sixty
 1',~-1and-Palmer and Buckner Head
 the Gold Standard Ticket Mckinley
 Receives the Ohio Republican Editors The Democratic Candidate at Home A gain.
 Senator Carter's Letter to Montana Re-
 pubIicans Connecticut Prohibitionists
 Nominate State Officers.
 CANTON, O., Sept 9.-The Ohio Repub- lloan Editorial association met here and listened to an address by the Hon. Charles Emory Smith of the Philadelphia Press, after which they marched in a body to Major McKinley's home.
 The venerable John Hopley of the Buoy rus Journal was spokesman for the edi- tors, after which MT. Mckinley made a speech. He said in part:
 Ut gives me great pleasure, gentlemen, to welcome you one and all to my home. feel sure that you are familiar with Can ton and need no assurances from me as to the cordiality of its hospitality. You have done Canton a great honor by your visit, and for one I highly appreciate 1t, as know all our citizens do. Canton just