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Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
FRANK A. PEET DEAD.

Francis Adam Peet died at his home in this village yesterday morning at 7.15 o'clock. Mir Peet was A years of age. He had been in poor health for more than year but had been failing rapidly for the past two or three weeks and died of nervous prostration. The past two weeks Dr Camp had been in con- stant attendance upon Mir Peet and did everything possible to ease the last hours of life, but on Tuesday MT Peet was stricken with shock.
 Francis Peet was son of Squire George W. Peet, who died about four teen years ago, leaving to Frank an es. tate of S25O, 900 which he has more than doubled by shrewd and careful specula- ton. Francis Peet was born in Salis- bury (Amesville) and while boy his parents moved to Canaan. Francis has always made his home here, and has been twice married, his first wife being Cornelia Underwood, of this place, by whom he had one daughter, Jessie, who survives him with his second wife who was Miss Hattie Wilcox, of West Stock bridge. ....
 In early life Mir Peet was telegraph operator, but since his fathers death the management of his estate has occu- pied his time and at the present time he was almost 8 millionaire. He was a member of Housatonio Lodge F. & A. M., and vice president of the Wangum Club.
 The funeral will be held at g. 30 Sat- urday afternoon at his home on High street with Mas onic ceremonies.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Special Day Excursion

On P. R. & N. E railroad to Hartford from Millerton, S2 %; Lakeville, S1. 90 Salisbury, Sl.S5; Chspinville, s1.S0 Canaan, $1.65, on Wednesday, Aug. 26 1896. Agents at the above stations will sell special excursion tickets or the above dates, good only for return same day, at the greatly reduced rates Extra coaches will be attached to morn ing No. 4, and return on No. 8, arriv, at Hartford l1.55 @. m. Returning leave Hartford 3 p. m Tickets goot only on day of excursion.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
W. H. May Dead .

Tuesday of last week William H. May disappeared from his home near Egre- mont. On Thursday small boy found his dead body in by-path near the house. Death is supposed to have been caused by being overcome by heat. Mir May was prosperous farmer and real estate dealer. He leaves several sons and daughters, one son being DeForest May of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Ball Notes.

Torrington and Winsted are to play a series of nine games for purse of Se00. The dates of the games at Winsted are August 25, September l, 15, 30.
 Bridgeport is in first place in the Nau- gatuck Valley League. Torrington is second with Derby, New Haven, Win. sted and Ansonia in order Eamed.
 The Athletics, of Winsted, won from Norfolk in seven-inning game at Win sted Saturday; score 9-7. Weeden of the Athletics struck out 19 of 20 men that came to bat, the Norfolks making their runs on errors. Brinton twirled for Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Banker BIoodgood Dead.

John Bloodgood, aged 59, died Satur- day at the stock farm of his nephew, H. K. Bloodgood. in New Marlboro, Mass. He was the head of the banking house of John Bloodgooi & Co.,, of 15 Broad street, New York, and was reported to have been worth $50, ,OO0. GOO. The inn mediate cause of his death was muscular rheumatism. Mir Bloodgood had been at New Marlboro since early in the sum- mer. His body was taken to Great Bar rington Sunday and to New York on Monday. The deceased leaves two sons, John, Jr 36. and Horace L., 25.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
POINTERS.
Piano for sale. See ad.

Piano for sale. See ad.
 Woman wanted to do housework. See adv.
 G. A. Adam is the man to sell you a wagon or harness at rock bottom prices. See adv.
 Read the advertisement of the Housa- tonic Agricultural Society, and don't forget that the entries for the horse races close Sept. 8th at midnight.
 The advertisement of the Storrs Ag- riculsural college appears in another column. For times and places of en- trance examinations address B. F. Rooms, Storrs, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Manufacturer Fail.

The Alvord & Spear Manuf'g Co.,, of Torrington, manufacturers of piano stools, extension tables and wooden bi- cycle rims. was on Monday placed in the hands of a receiver, Henry J. Allen, of Torrington, being appointed receiver by Judge Andrews. The liabilities are S25, 900 and the amount of the assets has not yet been ascertained. The company was incorporated in 1888 with capital of s2O,O The failure was caused by the dull times.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
DIED

HUsrKD-At wassaic, N. r., Aug. IA, Howard, infant son of MT and Mrs F. A. Husted, aged months. DENNEY-At Millerton. N.Y., Aug. g, Mrs Har- riet Denney, aged 82. swEEr-At Tyringham, Mass. Aug. Il, of Bright's disease, Albert G. Sweet, aged about 80.
 NYE-At Lee, Mass, Aug. Il, Charles B. Nye, aged 85.
 HARRINeroN-At winsted, Aug. IS, Timothy F. Harrington, aged 46. yANDEusKN-At Chapinville. Aug. Il, Eddie T., only child of MT and Mrs Edward Van Deusen, aged years and months. EaeLEsroN-At West Goshen, Aug. IS, Samuel Eggleston, aged 76. srRAHs-At Thomaston. killed by the cars, Aug. If, John strahn, aged 70. MoRR1s-At Danbury, Aug. 15, Mrs Betsey L., widow of Stephen Morris, aged 8S. scovLLE-At Huntsville. Aug. 12, Martha Merchant. wife of D. A. scoville, aged 4T. MuLLEN-At West Cornwall, Aug. I4, killed by locomotive, John Mullen, of Sheffield, Mass, aged 6s. NEwMAN-At Winsted Aug. IT, Joseph New man.
 GRoAT-At Great Harrington, Mass, Aug. i5. Mrs Rebecca D. Groat, aged 61. CURTIs-At Lenox, Mass. August 16. sylvi- na N. F., wife of Wm. D. Curtis pro prietor of the Curtis Hotel, aged 39. DoNovAs-At Winsted, Aug. IS, John J. Don- ovan, aged 52. PEET-At this village, Aug. 1s. Francis A. Peet, aged A. THoMPsoN-At Riyerton, Aug. IS, David Thompson, aged 66.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Ho. For the FireworksI

The F., R. & N. E railroad will sell excursion tickets on August 20. 21 and 22 to the magnificent display of fire. works, "War between Japan and China, ' at Hartford. Besides the fireworks there will be other attractions. Special train will leave Hartford each evening at Il o'clock. running to Winsted, and on Saturday evening to Canaan. Fare for round trip from Norfolk S1.45, from East Canaan $1. .55, from Canaan S1. 65. Tickets good on all trains.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, cerns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by ". H. Camp
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

Small in size, but great in results. DeWitt's Little Early Risers act gently but thoroughly. curing indigestion. dyspepsia and constipation. Small pill, safe pill, best pill. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Olivia s. CIemans Dead.

Olivia Susan Clemens, aged 24, oldest daughter of Samuel l.. Clemens {" Mark Twain "). died at her hame in Hartford Tuesday night.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
BO ORN.

BLAKE-At Huntsville, Aug. 14. son (Harry Root to MT and Mrs Fred Blake. ETHERIpeK-At Thomaston, Aug. Il, a son to MT and Mrs F. ". Etheridge Ia new editor for the Thomaston Expressl.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20

The amount expended annually in this country for intoxicating liquors is estimated at $1. 200, 900. 900. Only the wealthiest nation on the globe could con- tinue comparatively prosperous under such an enormous drain.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Wanted.

Cash paid for live poultry. Write to ROBERT STEWART,
 Cornwall Center, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Piano For Sale. A SQUARE PIANO at a moderate price. "A Apply at
 MRS. HIRAM EDDY's, for week.
WANTED.

An experienced woman for general house. work in small family. Must be good cook and laundress. Liberal wages will be given.
 MRS. M. H. ROBBINS,
 IAkeyille.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
Wanted-An Idea IF: $ns :s$: E E. :'s:s 's1s:

1sAhtaSa Stt saSA thing to p~tenti Protect your ideasi they may bring you wealth neya Washington, D. O.. for their et 800 prise oner
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
FAILURE OF A BIG FIRM,
Wholesale Clothing Dealers Are
Forced to the Wall on Heavy
Judgments.
The Establishment of Kahn, Schoen.
brun & Co. in the Hands of
the Sheriff.

CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. 16.-Surprise was
created In the wholesale clothing district
to-day when the old and extensive firm
of Kahn, Schoenbrun & Co., manufac-
turers and wholesale dealers in fine
clothing at Adams and Market streets,
were closed by the process of confessions
of judgments aggregating nearly $15o 900.
Executions were issued and the Sheriff
took possession of the establishment. 1t
is estimated that the liabilities of the firm
will reach $500, 900. The largest creditors
outside of local banks, which advanced
money on notes to tide the firm over bad
times, are New York houses. The actual
assets are hard to estimate, but they are
believed to be more than enough to meet
every dollar of the liabilities The firm
carried an immense stock of clothing, and
their overstocked condition, combined
with inability to make collections in time
to repay bank loans, caused the failure.
The firm stood high among its New York
creditors and in banking circles here.
An effort is being made to effect COM
promise among the principal creditors
who were forced to protect their interests
and arrange for the nrm to resume busi-
ness. The members of the firm also
owned a retail clothing house on State
and Quincy streets, known as the Sun,
which had recently moved from its original
small quarters to large building by itself.
The members of the firm are Mark and
Felix Kahn and Leopold Schoen nbrun.
Later bill was filed by Mark Kahn
against Felix Kahn asking for dissolution
of the partnership existing and the ap-
pointment of a receiver.
The confessions of judgment filed were
in favor of the Corn Exchange Bank of
Chicago for $50, ,00O Importers and Traders
National Bank of New York for $50,
National Bank of the Republic. Chicago
$4,000, NJ. G. Becker & Co. $4,000, and
two others for small amounts. The stock
OF the firm is valued at S40O, 900 and the
accounts receivable form large part of
the assets.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
DISSATISFIED WITH CAMPos.
Volunteer Officers Protest against the
Generals InactiritM.

Volunteer Officers Protest against the
Generals Inactivity.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Jan. 16.-A Her.
aid special from Key West, Fla, SAYS:
According to private advices from Havana
there was great excitement on the ex-
change there yesterday, where much sedi-
tious talk was INDUCED in. Several COLI
onels and officers of volunteers who were
present made speeches against Captain
General Campos and a general protest
against his military inactivity ana over
humane policy was expressed.
One major of volunteers proposed that
Campos be either forced to resign or be
lynched, and the speech was met by cheers
from varlo US Spanish merchants of WELL
known intransigente principles.
The majority of the representatives Of
Spanish business houses present signed
petition to close the exchange, and many
favored closing the stores as a protest
against Campos' permanence in the island.
delegation from the volunteer corps
officers was named to wait on Campos and
insist that Pando be called and be given
full military command and that Campos
either radically change his political policy
or else resign the governorship.
The Spanish sentiment against him
is increasing hourly and trouble is feared.
Several foreign vessels in the port, by the
direction of the consignees, have sus-
pended the discharge of their cargoes
awaiting the outcome of the affair
Lieutenant General Marin has been hur-
riedly called from Matanzas and is now in
consultation with the captain-general.
A significant editorial appears in the
Il
formist party, saying that the country and
business circles cannot longer stand the
crisis, and openly intimating that if Cam
pos can neither crush the revolution
nor effect immediate peace the time has
come for new trial, as no time must be
lost in the face of the growing strength of
the rebel movement.
Every attempt of New York or Madrid
correspondents to telegraph anything as
to the arrest last Thursday of Loreto
Cepero, the rebel lieutenant-colonel. from
Havana direct has been frustrated by the
cable censor, although the Havana papers
published full accounts of the detention,
announcing the capture in big headlines.
The cabling OF the news abroad was, it is
said, forbidden by Campos personal
orders. court-martial was hurriedly
called, and it is whispered on the streets in
Havana that the prisoner has already
been quietly executed.
Havana newspapers are making ed
itorial protests against Campos arbitrary
orders suspending the publication of ex-
tras, and energetic protests will be wired
to Madrid via this city to-day.
Maceo, it is stated here, expects to re-
join Gomez in Havana or Matanzas within
a fortnight. No big battle will, however,
be fought until late in February, when, it
is now believed, that Matanzas of Cien-
fuegos Will be attacked. A new uprising
has occurred in the extreme western part
of the island and news comes to Kew
West this morning that the garrison at
Cape San Antonio has been captured and
the lighthouse occupied by the rebels.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17

called so as to know definitely the cities
which desired to have the convention
stating then that the cities would be called
IN their alphabetical order so as to have
the claims of each presented, for which
purpose half an hour was to be allowed.
The first State to be reached having a COM
petitive city was Illinois, and on its behalf
the city of Chicago was proposed. In due
succession came st. Louis, New y York and
Cincinnati.
Judge Goodrich of Chicago was put for
ward as the spokesman for that city. He
said he was delegated by the people of
Illinois and of Chicago to extend a cordial
and hearty invitation to hold the next
National Democratic Convention within
the borders of that city. Chicago would,
as she had always done, fulfill every guar
antee she made.
eve have only" he said, ''the kindest
feeling for every city that has entered into
the contest. We have only feeling of
generous rivalry. But we have feeling of
that modesty which characterizes Chicago.
Laughter. We claim to be the best con-
vention city in the United States. We
claim to have the best facilities for enter
tanning vast crowds. Our transportation
facilities are unsurpassed. 1t is the great
inland city of this continent. All railroads
run to Chicago. Since the last National
convention was held there she has had the
Worlds Fair, and has entertained more
people than were ever entertained in any
city in similar length of time.
1.-The Democracy OF Chicago and Illinois
don't need the stimulus of the convention
to do their duty. Whether the convention
be held in Chicago or elsewhere the
Democracy of that great State will be
found in the campaign of 1896 doing its
duty as it always has done. Applause
Gentlemen, if you want to win come to
Chicago. You have never elected and
seated Democratic President who was
not nominated in that city since 1856"
Applause.
Goodrich went on to say that the hote,
rates would be the usual ones and that the
hall would be magnificent, and he heartily
invited the convention to come to CHICAGO.
Senator Brice said that the claims of
Cincinnati would be presented by Messrs.
ingalls, and Follett.
Mr.. ingalls, said that he would be in
tsT
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
But the Regular Troops Are
Bothered by the Tactics
of Insurgents.
MAKE TROUBLE.
Seditious Talk Among Officers, Who
Demand the Prompt Retire.
ment of CampoS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 16.-Senor
Dupuy de LONE, the Spanish Minister,
late this afternoon received the following
dispatch dated to-day from the Duke of
Tetuan, Minister of Foreign Affairs at
Madrid:
General Valdez met and disbanded
Gomez, killing and wounding some of his
men, who were left on the field. Colonel
Molina defeated band in the jurisdiction
of Colon. The column of Jurro also de-
feated the enemy on the Glariera panta-
ton. Colonel Marti also met and de-
feated another band in Sancti Spiritus.
There have been other small encounters.
also to the advantage of the Spanish army,
but without great results, because Of the
policy of scattering adopted by the in-
surgents. telegraph to you the news
with perfect accuracy"
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17

had the millmen made the discovery than
they put detective on his trail in the
shape of a woman in the neigh borhood,
who reported his movements to the mill
men.
1t is alleged that his actions confirmed
their suspicious and that a plan was ar
ranged to murder him on the following
Sunday. The detective was boarding with
one l. A. Blue. Blue was apprised of the
murderous intention of the millhands
toward his boarder and he informed him
OF the trap that had been placed for him
and advised him to disappear. This hap
pened on a Saturday night.
Boilett, the detective, acted upon the
advice of his landlord and Immediately
left. He had not had time to go very
far before his landlord heard groans, but
upon investigation Boilett could not be
found. 1t is said that the groans emanated
from Boilett and that he was assassinated
as he left the house of his landlord. His
body was carried off short distance and
burned, the fire being started by pine fag-
gots.
His bones were found on Tuesday morn
ing by hunter in the secluded spot where
his remains were burned. Seven warrants
were issued out of the Federal Court yes
terday for persons charged with the MUIR
der. Six of the warrants were for men and
the remaining one for woman, Deputy
Marshals Cantrell, Harper and Mackey ar
rived here to-day with three of the prison
ers, named Walter Emory, John King and
Henry Wright. The other four have not
been apprehended as yet.
The facts as stated in the foregoing were
obtained from Deputy Marshal Minor of
the Fort Smith court and substantiated by
Federal officials here tonight, returning
from the scene.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
WOULD NOT PLAY MONTE,
So the Bunko Men Tried to
Secure the Money by High
way Robbery.
P. w. Campbell, the Los Angeles Mining
Man, Fought Bravely at Cripple
Creek.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Jan. 16.-P.
w. Campbell, president of the Goler Con-
solidated Placer and Hydraulic Mining
Company of Los Angeles, Cal, arrived in
this city last night. On the train he met
a man by the name of Morgan, who vol
unteered to show him the camp. The
two started out on foot shortly after s
o'clock this morning and had reached
Reno tunnel when another man Joined
them.
The old three-card monte bunko game
was sprung, and when Campbell refused
to play the two men attempted to force
their demands with revolver. A terrific
fight ensued. Campbell was fortunate
enough to catch the revolver so as to pre-
vent the hammer from falling, but in
doing so cut his hand in a frightful man
ner. He was finally overpowered and
beaten insensible. Still he held on to his
money, and the robbers made hasty re-
treat on the approach of several men who
had been attracted by Campbell's cries.
Mr. Campbell was brought to town and
his injuries were dressed by Dr. Cham.
bers. Several cuts had to be sewed up,
1t is thought the skull has sustained a
slight fracture. Although badly hurt the
injured man will recover.
An arrest was made of a suspect. but
Campbell was unable to identity the man,
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17

do not know that we have patent from
the Almighty unless it has come recently
and through his vicegerent, Pope Grover l..
'Our press says that this act of our
President is no cause for war, because
England will back down. When our
President shakes his fist in the face of
the English Queen, isn't this the act of
bully2 We say that the message was
called out by the danger to our in
stitutions. Why don't we take them in
out of the wet, and not let them remain
out over night? Our danger does not lie
in Venezuela, nor in the land south of the
frost line. 1t lies not in contact with
England. whose institutions are as
free as our own. The liberties
of our fathers are in peril. The
danger lies in the degeneracy of our public
men and in the failure of the attempt to
get decent municipal government. Re-
publican government has often been a
curse. The ballot has no virtue, and un-
der certain circumstances it is a source Of
great corruption"
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
MURDERED BY
MILL HANDS,
Fate of a Private Detective
While Shadowing a
Suspect.
LURED TO HIS DEATH.
Assassinated by a Band of
ConSpirators and His
Body Burned.
SOME OF THE sLAYERs CAUGHT.
Many Warrants for the Arrest of
Men Implicated in a Most
Daring Crime.

PARIS, TEX. Jan. 16.-The Federal Off
cials received telegram from Talihana,
Ind. T., yesterday stating that a foul muir
der had been committed and the murdered
person afterward burned, and asking that
warrents be sent, together with posse of
Deputy Marshals to ferret out the perpe-
traitors and secure their arrest
During last October a detective by the
name of Boilett, halling from Springfield,
Mo, made his appearance in the neigh bor-
hood of a sawmill located some six miles
south of Talhana, Ind. T.
1t is alleged that the sawmill men learned
that he was a detective and that he was
shadowing one of their number, who it is
said was fugitive from justice. No sooner
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
RESCUE OF CURANS.
Taken From, Sinking Schooner in the
Nick of Time.

Taken From, a Sinking Schooner in the
Nick of Time.
PENSACOLA, FLA, Jan. 16. - The
Norwegian bark Pioneer, which entered
this port on Monday, brought to this city
ten Cubans, who were rescued by the crew
on the Pioneer from the small schooner
Henry, between Kingston, Jamaica, and
Tampa, Fla, thirty-five miles off shore. The
schooner was in sinking condition, the
crew being over waist deep in water for
thirty-six hours, and having only small
cans to bail with. They had but two
crackers for provisions.
They refuse to give their names or any
information regarding their movement,
and it is believed that they were bound
for Cuba to join the Cubans, and were
driven off by adverse winds.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
The Popu1ist Convention.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 16. Chairman
Taubeneck and a number of other promi-
nent members of the Populist National
Committee arrived this morning. They
will confer with delegations from a num-
Der of cities tomorrow and decide upon
The place for holding the next National
convention. Chicago, Omaha, Dallas and
st. Louis are the strongest candidates for
the honor, with the chances strongly in
favor of st. Louis.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
regulations for Launches.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 16-The
bill governing launches and vessels above
fifteen tons, propelled by gas, gasoline,
naphtha or electric motors, carrying pas
sengers and freight, was favorably re-
ported to-day. Pleasure launches are not
affected.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
SCORED THE PRESIDENT.
Remarkable Lecture Delivered By Presi
dent WheeIer.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 16.-Pro-
fessor Arthur NJ. Wheeler, head of the
history department at Yale, last night
delivered remarkable lecture on the
Monroe doctrine. In it he roundly scored
President Cleveland's attitude. He said
"Spain, through special dispensation OF
Pope Alexander, vicegerent of the AL
mighty, obtained possession of the desti-
nies of three quarters of the world, but I
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
ROBBED BY MASK ED MEN.

The Cretv of a Frtfgitt Train n ED Up by
Bandits.
NEVADA, Mo-, Jan. 16.-A bold robbery
was committed last night at Nassau, one
and half miles south of this city. 1t was
payday on the Missouri Pacific, and five
robbers with handkerchiefs over their
faces boarded Missouri Pacific freight
train at this city. When the train stopped
at the junction it was held up, and the
masked men robbed the engineer, three
brakemen and the conductor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
Cigar Manmfacturers FniI.

NEW YORK, N. Y. Jan. 16.-E. N.
Steinberg, Steifel & Co., cigar-manufactur-
ers, assigned to-day. The liabilities are
$3.50 700, nominal assets $500, 900.