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Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
FORTUNE FOR AlDRICH.
The Poet and His Family Get s4oo. 900 by
 MiIlionaire Pierce,s VIII.

The Poet and His Family Get S4o0. 900 by
 Millionaire Pierce's VIII.
 BOSTON, Dec. 23.-The will of the late Henry L. Pierce, president of the Walter Baker Chocolate company, with four codi- cils, has been filed in the Suffolk probate court by George Putnam and William Lowell Putnam, the executors named therein, and disposes of about 8, 900, 900.
 The document is remarkable for the number and extent of its bequests to edu- cational institutions, and it also makes Thomas Bailey Aldrich, the author and poet, rich man.
 Mir. Pierce gives to Mir. Aldrich the house and harm and abous two acres of land at Ponkapoag all the furniture in the house occupied by the deceased at his summer residence at Ponkapoag, and also to Thomas Bailey Aldrich and his wife, the sum of Sa00, 000.
 Charles F. Aldrich and Talbot B. Aid rich, who are each given Sl00, 000 by the will, are the twin sons of the author. They are 27 years old.
 After the numerous legacies to other relatives and friends are paid the will be- queaths nearly s1.O0o, 000 to educational and charitable institutions
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
LET HIM OFF EASY.
Intended to Burn Him at the Stake, but
 They RIddled Him With Bullets.

to buEn the Stakrt put
 They RIddled Him With Bullets-
 MANcHAC, La, Dec. 23.-Jerry Burke, the coiored boy who hacked Mrs John Foss and her mother, Mrs. Cavanaugh, with an ax at their home at Clio, Livings- ton parish, on Sunday night last, was captured by n posse of citizens about a mile from the scene of the crime. In view of the fact that the ladies are not dead, the plan to burn him at the stake was abandoned, and he was simply riddled with bullets.
 The negro admitted the attempted kill ing, but said he was forced to it by anoth- CT negro. There was no evidence against the latter, and he was released upon his promise to leave the country within 24 hours. Burke, who was 24 years of age, had been raised by the family, and the motive for his deed is supposed to have been robbery. Mir. Foss being a cattle raiser and sometimes having considerable money in the house. The negro knew that MT. Foss was away and the women un- protected except by him. Mrs. Foss may die, but her mother will recover.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Gompeyn Reelected.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 1a.-The American Federation of Labor reelected Samuel Gompers as president by exclamation and without dissenting voice. The other of ficers elected are: First vice president, P. ]. Mcclure of Philadelphia; second vice president, James Duncan of Baltimore; third vice president, James O'Connell of Chicago; fourth vice president, M. NJ. Garland of pittsburg; secretary, Frank Morrison of Bloomington, Ills. treasurer, John D. Lennon of New York It was voted to hold the next convention at Nash
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
PRIVATE DENOUNCED
PROTEST AGAINST THE coNFiRMA-
 TON OF ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE.

Rev. Edward prowpJohn Declare. That
 the New Archbishop of Canterbury r@
 Not Orthodox and Makes Scene .t th.
 Csthedrai--Ic Is uootsd oaL
 LONDON, Dec. 23-The confirmation of the Right Hon. and Most Rev. Frederick Temple as archbishop of Canterbury and prlmate of all England In succcssion to the late Most Rev. Edwapi White Benson. who was seized with aporlexy during serv- lees in the HewarVicn church on Oct III and died a few minutes latcr, took place in the Church of St Mary Ls Bow in London. The Most Rev. William Dalrym- pie Michigan, archbishop of York and primato of England, ofioiatcd at the core mony.
 At the beginning of the ceremonies the Rev. Edward Brownjohn startled those present by rising from his seat and thrice
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Five PeoDle Poisoued.

ST. LoUIS, Dec. 23 Five members of the family of F. NJ. Roberts, fireman on the Missouri Pacific railway, were poison ed by eating cakes made of prepared buck wheat four Four of them are at the City hospital, and 1t is doubtful if they will re- cover. They are Mrs Mary Roberts, Ollie, aged IS. Frank, aged Is; Johnny, aged 6; Lizzie, aged $. George Roberts, 10 years old, found a package of prepared buck wheat flour in the alley Monday night He took the package home, and his mother made buckwheat cakes for breakfast, with the above result.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Shot His RrOt law.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 23.-A. J. Speckert president of the German-American Title company, which failed last summer with liabilities of several hundred thousand dollars, last night fired four shots at T. C. Eiseman, president of the Kentucky Mon tana Mining company, wounding him slightly in the side Eiseman is Speckert' s brother in-law and has been bitterly nt- tackled by the latter in connection with the title company failure. SIeckert fed just before the collapse of that concern and re- mained in hiding until yesterday, when he returned and surrendered He is under indictment for securing money under false pretenses.
 Bank Failures at St. Paul.
 ST. PAUL, Zee. g Judge Otis of the Ramsey county district court has agreed to appoint Frank Seymour, the cashier of the Merchants National bank, and an attorney not yet decided on, to be receivers of the Bank of Minnesota, which closed its doors yesterday The state bank exam incr Is in charge of the bank pending such appointment. The Bank of Minnesota was the oldest in tho city and one of the best known throughout the northwest. It had many correspondents, among them being the National bank of Illinois, but it is stated that the failure of the big Chi | caqo bank had nothing to do with the | closing of this concern. The small bank at the stockyards that closed as a result ot | the other failure was branch of the Bank | of Minnesota, but no other local banks are at all affected by the failure.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
PRISON FACTORY BURNED.
Destructive Fire at the New York state
 Reformstory in Kimtr.-

hctormatory m bimtf&
 NEW YORK, Dec 2S.-Fire has destroy cd two buildings at the state rcfornatory, entailing a loss of about si0O, 900. The buildings destroyed were occupied by the F. H. Mills company, which manufactured plumbers and cabinet supplies. Both wore brick structures, two stories high, tho two valued at st0.o00. They were at tho ex- trcme west end of the reformatory yarda
 After the convicts had left the building tho watchman noticed the flames The fire engine at tho reformatory was put as work, and two steamers were sent up from the city, but 1t was noarly thrce hours before the flames were under control
 The loss on stock and machinery of tho company Is estimated at $50, 0oo, which Is insured About slo,o0o worth Of hard wood patterns wore destroyed. Tho flrc is supposed to have originated In the finish ing room. whcrs paint and oils were storod, There was great excitement among the convicts, and every corridor was doubly syuar.iod
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Big Lumber Land Purchase.

ASHLAND, Wis, Dec. 23.-The Meyer hauser lumber syndicate closed deal pur- chasing large tracts of pine lands situated in six or seven counties in northern Wis consin. The purchase involves S,0o, 900 and is one of the largest and most impor- tant known in lum Der circles and reserves, being 30, 900 acres.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
LIKE A FRAGRANT FLOWER.
My love is like fragrant flower

My love is like fragrant flower That blossoms in the dew And drinks the balm of every shower That falleth from the blue. She fails me not, in care or dole, This lovely flower of mine, For then the sweetness of her soul Seems nll the more divine. Her beauty fills my life with cheer. Her sweet and tender voice Is heavenly music in my ear And makes my heart rejoice. So light and full of soothing power. So tender and as true My love is like fragrant flower That blossoms in the dew.
 Boston Transcripk
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Canaan Savings Bank.
CANAAN, CONN.

CANAAN, CONN. Ooae,rBAoxD BusNEss OoroBER 1sr, 1S72. JoHn B. REID, President DAHIM L. FHzx,6AH, Vice-President 0nonon 6. FULLxB, Secretary Joourw ". PITT, Treasurer
 TRUGTKH:
 George s. Fuller, aeorge W. Oowdrey, D. l.. Freeman, George l.. Parsons, !. \. Underwood, George 8. Dunning.
 AuDrroRsi 0. ". Parsons William H. Camp
 OFFICE AT STORE or
 FULLER q FEET.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

Mss Sarah r. Page. who has been teach
ing school NJ PouIsho. died suddenly yes-
te~sav morning 81 us Stewart street Tbs
sxset -sne> ef death is ret known. and Il
VII undoubtedly require post moTtem ex-
animation 20 settle the matter.
Mss PAGES school finished short time
ssyn ard she came 10 the city last Saturday.
Being acquainted with tho family OF s G.
Raue4irf sns weat 70 his residence. IL
stewart street. Her threat was troubling
her. 50 xh1 went % a physician. DIT. New
&c. sunday afternoon. ard had az opera-
ton performed upon her tcnsi,s. During
~. ave~zsioa she vented . lot OF nus.
which caused the doctor 20 remark con-
rernlnx II. Miss Page ai6 not oSer any
exrlzratton-
After Mss Page returned 20 TIE plar.
WHERE she Vas staying she sslt ell r1rht
vrith the exception q her threat which Of
coarse. WAS slightly sore as a resait os tae
,-,s-ets1-, shoat Il o'caock a. night how
sx-~- ~. commenced 90 slsTer pains ara
Vrart =, bed At O'Clock yesterday morn
f,r - ranne5 en- the wall for zss.Ssance
whan TIE people - the house reached Ter
sha was suHe<fnx art purEf-w al Il.
,.em.h Before Dr. Neville could Arrfv.
So sgsA. IA ID not feel Ike giving 4 death
-.,vtsf,.-a-e 50 tire e1nss % death zvfFl hsy.
"a "a determined BY CoFo=es Assam Il
a. t~o,ssht that Mss Page nay have hzs a
rars,~ Her rsosrer - sad 20 have do.
ssy.ss.ufy. Asss Pages father hvez at RaI-
r.sr. Wash he las been E1Sl1e1-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
THE rlac DoUGALL & S0UTHWlck co.
Nos 7a7-l0-2l-23 First Az.
for tho same purpose as Purey would not

for the same purpose as Purey would not
be needed.
Martin A Necdham was then called.
He had been in the saloon while the men
were Quarreling, had taken drink win
them and then had stared home lie mad
gone, however. for cigar and as he open
ed the door White said. "In fix you. Then
White put his hand into his right pocket.
'sI thought hs was going TO shoot" said
Neeiham, 'sand as l was right IN range l
closed tina door and stepped back. a sec
ond later the shot was fired ard as uld
not want to be mixed I'D in the affair
went home without even looking In 10 ses
what had been done"
Mr.. HASTE cross-examined the witness
severely. asking him how II was that he
appeared In the trial before the coalrt when
hs had not told anybody about his knofSi-
edge at the time OF the ooroners inquest
or the preliminary examination 10 thesS
questions evasive answers were retHneu-
George Amos. a ulilkns n, SAD maj .is 9.
tha difficulty arose over the dee Waite
started to abuse Crockett. using ap-
probrtous epithets. then dropped his hands
and threatening 20 use a knife Oh near
ing that. Amos says. he ran Tor the ooor,
meeting Clara Hughes at the second poS
lust as the shot was fired. the woman
could not have been IN the room AT mat
time Together the two ran to the BACK
49, ara Amos was so frightened that he
fell over the balustrld>. twelve feet 70 the
ground. Amos also testified as 10 Crock
ett's appearance. saying his face was very
Write. but being questioned closely ne ad
Emitted that the first time he had t1oognt
OF Crockett's face was on hearing tne
.,,,,rsy ~ fhe bartender. He was also
astsea 10 explain why ne had called the
et,,rnsys for the defense "our attorneys,
ara also why he had failed 10 report 20
the prosecuting attorney when redass, $50.
10 do so. At ono time Amos hesata'ed fusiy
a minute and a half, and only ans~erea
after the command answer tne q0eS''0"'
had been twice repeated.
-Tsa witness left the stand a. BIO ara
Adjournment was ordered until 80 tbs
morning
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
A D,.~at,sned wiNc.

r-n~-. "a trouble in an italian family.
a. shown by the complaint IN dvorco OF
Caneso Planeo Va. Joseph piareo. hleu 20.
- 4, she s-,r~rsor court. They were
:. --ses No.r~vnber IS. 1880. at Chlaoucco
siasv and for q year past. II Is charged
-. S,,shan I'd has been guilty Of cruelty ana
ANS. toward his wife. she says that las.
0rsnnx- r. cao,ed her ard then blackei
hs- .v. nv a Now with his fist. and mas
hann IN she habit OF calling her names IN
rs,ttnx a want OF chastity, ond prac.ics
OF vsles, immortality. Sne ass l
e..,.,.1,,y az @f@.r four nainor children
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
Black

Hats viii be The correc. thing IN Seattle
this season IL Is well 70 remember that
we are sole agents in this city for the Gel
eorated Duaiap hats and that our spring
stock Is now complete. cneasty's. Sec
s,ld sverrs~ ard James street
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

T, N, superior court yesterday actions
were begun as follows:
Carnelo Pianeo VS.. Joseph Pianec-Da-
yorce. v.ox
PseiAc states Savings Loan and Bald
Sra, 1syr1uany vs. BENJAMIN n. Freed ~ al
: Esrorrllssory nots and mortgage, sLfo
rfrx, National Rank "a. SaTuei w:
gy-shrraft ct al.--Prontssory note ana
NOR tgage, s.. TOO
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
Notion Specials.

Four Spools of Thread for 20.
Cloth Covered Corset Steels. 80 pair.
Dress Bones. &c a package.
Sateen Covered Dress Stays. lcc a
package
Eagle Duplex, Absolutely UnbreAka-
bic Dress Bone. sc a package.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

Jacob Antilles. % Germany. was yss,er-
ssy a9nItted to citizenship ~ Judge
Langley.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
for Ezra Toby Pope. r.. ard Iona II.
Tucker, both OF Seattle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

How 20 secure the most effective
draping OF the windows. TO have tbs
modern styles. NJ little cost Is q cnss-
ton perplcxed housewives win quick
ly solve by visiting our Drapery De-
partmeat--third aoer. Here you win
ind ell thu new draprrtes. the iatsxt
curtain ideas. the fashionable dragery
styles. We have them AL.
Corduroys.
TapesIrsss-
Rrocades.
Damask~
Rroxafelies.
Double Faced velcurM
Florentine silks.
Window Shades.
Silk Pushes.
DENNIS. plain and figured.
SiikoIines, plain and figured
Cretcnaes.
Cords.
Fringes.
Tassels. Eta
Curtain Poles ana Fixtures.
Lace Curtains.
Tapestry Curtains.
Cotton Derby CurtatnA
Velour Curtains.
Silk Curtains.
Striped Illness.
French Stripes.
No matter how much or little ycu
want-you win flnd II here at sasisfac-
tory prices.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

SFECIAL VALUES.
Ladies' Heavy Jersey Rfhned yssss.
Sc each.
ladies' Seamless Fast Sack Hsse
&C. worth isc.
Ladies' Seamless Fast Black Hose
Is 2-Sc. worth sc
Ladies' Seamless Fast Black Hasa
double sole. &c, worth SO.
Boys Extra Heavy Fast Black HI
Cycle Hose. sc.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
Bonnie Brier Bush"
for 24c.

Visit our Book Department this week.
We have the most complete book store
IN the city. and the lowest prices. New
books. both in paper and cloth binding.
received as soon as published. We have
received great many new books and
standard works tho past week.
Special this week-l50 copies Beside
the Bonnie Brier Bush by Ian Mac
laren. cloth bound, good paper. clean
print, for &c each
Come early; they won't last long at
that price. No trouble 10 show goods.
Look through the stock and you viii
wonder how We can sell goods so
cheap.
Special values this week in Fine Sta
tionery.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
Pinned Paper Patterns.

Imperial Pinned Paper Patterns are
growing In favor every day. We Rave
sold them now for six months, and not
one complaint Every one satisfied
that have used them. Perfect-Fsttlnx.
and so easy put together.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
in THIS STORE

In every department and at every counterthere
is a perfect showing of new spring goods.
Tempting goods at tempting prices are eyery-
where in this store. 1t IS worth your while to
see our spring stock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
Special Shirt Waist
Sale.

One hundred dozen Waists rsoe OF
the best quality or prfn1 Win iAFss
bishop sleeves. st - cents.
one hundred dozen at 81 cents each.
Fifty dozen at Is cents each.
Fifty dozen a. S. cents each
Fifty dozen ct IS cents each
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

close interrogation admitted that she had
lived in house Of ili-fame. and had been
a common prostitute. Having established
this fact against the character Of the wit
ness. the defense was satisfied
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

Vs. tes case Was cAilef yesterday
- a. 20 o'ciack. the Ftlsrsi cSssIr;
- presented 81 animate sceee, yadga
naa arrived from Portland the
sAef aeGer~ ard vas VIII Jatwe Han
e ne bench. or - - usors prec.se.
- Hartford VS. With hiTn Since Iudas
49, Vas % Aear fAc case. The rcssp
srp~1ed Nl-h attorneys. from TIE
80 earr.ster 8~aNa thither BY rscr-
- latefest e~ ~ his desire % sniArg.
srtzasa in ias bore % ooT,cratioa iaw.
fr4aEfst rDerlfa- 80 tsie Seattle bar
- - tse c2ecse,rs tssf Interest," % rlurt--
Fe.i.ses Oh election 3ay bad beea ahl>
q - gentAen.ea away. Reerivs-
2, re Observed OF AL osserN eTs.
- re Nan wAo Was raors personally
- r. tAe case gseuf;ne than ary
- FAC re,Graed tra1n liz Eastern virtt
a. trsrstsv uacFH - AnG sat with3n
- A.. se7ers ara sznucve3. aoW &ysc0-
a..faf-rely 80 an arrursAEt- au$ ae0-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04
New L.aces and
Embroideries.

Have you seen the new lace gcodsf
The new effects In Lace Neckwear,
the Collars and Yokes, And the new
Iaces in the piece9 The lace max
srs have done their best this season,
and created more lace beauty than
ever before.
The dainty Embroideries find many
admirers. There Is more embroidery
beauty for little money here this year
than you will find elsewhere In the
town. There are many new patterns
In the stock that should be seen early
they are selling fast.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

TIE Crockett murder trial promises 20
come 70 a conclusion more quickly than any
similar case yet tried before Judge Hunes-
The examination OF witnesses was begun
a. 9 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and the
state completed its case a. SO. The pro-
ceedirys were listened TO by a g0cd-sizet
audience, bat there were seats enough II
the room for everybody. TIE witnesses IN
the case were allowed 20 remain IN the
room. although the state. after resting. at
tempted To have them excluded 1t 10 prob
able that the case VIII 80 TO the jury some
time tonight
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-11

IL is an uncommon thing to learn of per-
sons reaching the age of Mrs. Emyle Hyde
Grinnell, and years of good health such as
hers come only 10 those who make use of
the very best means OF keeping well.
No one will wonder that the bright-eyed
old lady, whose mind to-day is as alert and
clear as ever, should be anxious for others
to try Paine's celery compound.
Mrs. Emyle Hyde Grinnell was born in
Bennington, VT, July 6. 1886, and is to-day
living with her granddaughter, the wife of
Martin Fowler of Colchester, VT, beauti-
full town near Fort Ethan Allen. Her
father was farmer and hotelkeeper, and
she lived upon the farm until her mar
riage. Mrs. GrinnelI has none of the in
firmities of old age. She rises at daylight,
works about the house, and when the
weather will permit walks outdoors. Her
eyesight is SO good that she threads a
needle and spends many hours crocheting
and doing fancy work. She keeps abreast
of the times and is remarkably well in
formed upon many subjects. She declares
that she does not feel any older than she
has for years, and if people half her age
enjoyed such good health as she they
would consider themselves fortunate. She
has seven children, four boys and three
girls, two of whom are living to-day.
Mrs. Grinnell writes:
COLCHESTER, VT, Oct. IL, 1895.
"Paine's celery compound has been my
health preserver during the last few years.
Whenever l have an ache or pain a few
doses of this medicine gives me relief and
strength. Few women. even though much
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-11
MGAUGHEY IN TROUBLE.
The Slayer of DIR. PIouf Charged by
His Employers With For

]. D. L. McGaughey, the slayer of DIR.
Plouf, is being sought for by the police
with warrant charging him with forgery.
The charge is made by John II. Brennan,
manager of the San Francisco Paving
Company, for which McGaughey has been
acting in the capacity of solicitor for
street-paving contracts.
Manager Brennan says McGaughey was
engaged on commission to secure sigma
lures of property-owners on Grove street,
between Baker and Lyon, to petition to
have the street paved. McGaughey pre-
sented petition containing the names of
three-fourths of the property-owners and
contract between them and the company
for the paving of the street. Thereupon
McGaughey was paid a commission of
500. subsequently, when the paving
company was ready to begin work,
Manager Brennan learned that all the
signatures were forgeries. He sought Nc
Gaughey for the purpose of exacting an
explanation, but he could not find the
solicitor.
McGaughey and his wife sailed yester-
day in the Walla Walla for Victoria.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-11
ON MARINE INSURANCE.
Decision OF Federal Judge Morrow in
the Case Against La Fonciere
Compagnie d. Assurance.

United States District Judge Morrow
rendered a decision yesterday of great
importance to marine insurance CON-
panies. 1t was in the admiralty suit of
Frederick A. Koons and Hapgood & Co.
of Portland, Or, against La Fonciere Com
pagnie d'Assurance of France. This is
libel to recover $1110 30 as a balance due
on insurance of 500 cases of salmon.
An insurance policy for $4,000 was made
to Hapgood 81 Co. of Portland. Or, on
500 cases of salmon in July, 1892 The
month following the salmon was shipped
on the bark Belle of Oregon for New York,
but the vessel encountering storm
down the coast, sprang leak and put into
the port of San Francisco in distress on
September 81, 1892. On discharging the
cargo here it was found that it was very
much damaged and 392 cases of salmon
were sold for $1415 85. The market value
of the salmon if not damaged would have
been So so case in New York. 1t was in
sured on valuation of So case.
The libelants contended that the loss
sustained by the forced sale at San Fran
cisco was salvage loss. Against this the
insurance company insisted on SO per
cent basis of adjustment. Judge Morrow
decided that the settlement of the ad Just
ment on the basis of the salvage loss was
in accordance with clause 8 of the policy
and therefore gave judgment in favor of
the libelants for the amount demanded.