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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-12-12

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-12-12
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
A HORRIBLE TRAGEDY
S. B. Minchall Attempts to Murder W,
0. Sands of Pentwater, Mich.
RETURNS TO HIS OWN HOME
And Kills His wife and Thrco Children,
aud Then Ends His own Life.
Motive For the Crime Is
Still Mystery.

PENTwATER, Mich, April I0.--A bold
attempt was made by some unlIown
man on the life of William r. O. Sands,
president of the Sands 81 Maxwell Lum-
Der company
Mr.. Sands had been at the Office of
the company engaged i'll work and left
for his home shortly after o'clock.
When within q few rods of his homo %
man jumped from behind corner of u
street and commenced firing at him
with gun. Mr.. Sands ran across the
street to his home, the would-be assassin
following and keeping up IL fire. Five
shots wero fired i'll all, three finding
resting places in his right arm and one
in his leg.
Suspicion pointed to S, 3. Minchall, a
local insurance agent and attorney, as
the pcrpetrator of the deed, and it was
decided to place him under arrest. The
officers found his residence locked and
broke in the door. A horrible sigha was
presented. Mrs. Minchall was lying
upon the floor of the sitting room with
a bullet hole in her temple. Near her
was the dead body of her daughter Ruby,
about 10 years of age. In corner of
the same room lay Minchall with an
empty revolver clutched in his hand.
He, too, was dead. In an adjoining
bedroom were found the bodies of
George, aged 4, and his infant brother.
They were in bed together, and death
had evidently come upon them while
they slept.
The motive for Minchall's crimes is
still mystery, but it is thought the in
quest that is now in progress will clear
the matter up. Minchall came here
three years ago from Chicago.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
MONSTER OF THE AGE.
Holmes Deails Particulars of H.
Many Murders.
HAD ARRANGED SIX OTHERS
But Was Prevented From Executing Them
by His Arrest For the Murder Of
rcitzel-Says the Devil Stood
Sponsor at Ills Birth.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-The North
American of this city prints what pur-
ports to be sentences from the confes-
sion alleged to have been made by Muir
derer H. II. Holmes. Among other
things the story says:
II was horn with the devil in me-"
he says in one of his confessions. II
could not help the fact that l was u
murderer, no more than tho pct can
help the inspiration TO song nor the am
bition of an intellectual man to be great.
was born with tho evil ono standing as
my sponsor beside the bed whcre was
ushered into the world and he has been
with me ever since.
''The inclination to murder came to
me us naturally as the inspiration to do
right comes to majority Of persons.
Where others hearts were touched with
pity mine filed with cruelty, and where
in others tho feeling was to save life, /
revelled in the thought of destroying
the same.
mot only that, / was not satisfied in
taking it the ordinary way. / sought
devices strange, fantastical and even
grotesque. 1t pleased my fancy. 1t
gave me play TO work my murderous
will, and reyelled in it with enthusiasm
as an alchemist who is hot on the trail
of the philosophers stone.
"This inclination came to mo early in
life. remember when n nero lad my
ambition was to study medicine, that
might know the relative effects of pois-
onous gasses that might fully become
acquainted with their uses and learn to
to be an expert in handling them.
al am cor vinced," he'declarcs, "that
since my imprisonment L have changed
woefully and gluesomoly from what l
formerly was i'll feature and in figure.
"If you look at my picture, when |
was taken into custody i'll Boston, near
ly two years ago and look at my face
now you may begin to observe some
thing of what | mean.
II mean, in fuct, that my features
are assuming nothing more or less than
satanical cast that have been
afflicted with that disease, rare but
terrible, with.which physicians are ac-
quainted, but over which they seem to
have no control whatever. That dis
easo," said he, sis malformation or
distortion of the Osseous parts, causing
deformity so marked that in many cases
men are made to assume hkcncsses to
the inferior animal
"The horror of the thing did not pail
on me, for it was quite in keeping with
my nature, and, like true medical
student, began to study the new con-
ditions that had arisen.
"From what can see I fully believe
I am growing to resemble the devil (;
that the osseous part of my head aid
face are gradually assuming that elon-
gated shape so pronounced i'll what is
called the degenerate head, and that the
similitude il almost completed. In fact,
so impressed am l with this belief"
continues Holmes, "that am convinced
that have 10 longer anything human
in me-"
When he began, he admits himself,
he was ruthless and never once halted
untii he had taken e7 lives.
"And / would have committed six
other MURDERS" he added, "had not
certain occurrences intervened."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
EngIlsh nlmctnllIsts.

LONDON, April 1.-THE bimetallic
league has issued manifesto urging
bimetallists, in view of the recent dis
cussion in the house of commons, to re-
double their efforts to educate the coun-
try, The manifesto concludes: "Grcit
Britain having now approved the prin-
oiplc of international bimetallism us
necessary to the prosperity of hor com
merce. the time can not be far distant
when she will recognize that her only
true position is in the van Of the move
ment,"
y.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

For years we have sup
piled the people of Logan
and Hooking county with
their winter wear at fair,
honest and living prices,
and we expect to continue
to supply them for years
to come, because we have
the Best Goods at the Low
est Prices. We do not ad-
vertise a Two Dollar Shoe
at Fifty Cents to catch the
unwary, but advertise on
the square and de al on the
square. Call in and see us.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
THE SEMI WEEKLY OHIO DEMOCRAT FRIDAY APRIL H. 1896
chlld Cremated.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10. = Fritz
Erasmy, child six years old, was
burned to death last night IN fire
which destroyed three houses in the
Richmond district. Mrs. Catharine
Blume, the child's grandmother, leaped
from u second story window and was
seriously injured. John Erasmy en-
tered the burning house to save his SON
and narrowly escaped death himself.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
LATTER DAY SAINTS.
Their Next General Session TO lie He
at Lamont, la.

Iheif NeAt GeheFhI 5esslOh 70 He HeId
at Lamont, Ia.
KIRKLAND, O., April I0.-The Latter
S.>sy Saints general conference contin-
ues in session here. At the rate of prog
ress made thus far the business of the
conference will sst be finished for an
other week. L. matters taken up so
far, aside from go selection of place
for holding the next meeting, have rot
been Of general interest 1t has been
decided to hold the next general confer
ence at Lamont, Ia, in April, 1907,
probably beginning on the 9th day of
that month.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
MINERS IN SESSION.
Urged to Join In Fight For an Eight
Hour Day.

COLUMBUS, O., April l0.-Tho United
Mine Workers of Ohio, In convention
here, discussed the Kelley bill provid-
ing for the examination of mine inspec-
tors, bosses, etc. Tho bill was generally
Endorsed, but somo Of It's provisions
were not liked.
In his annual address President Ratch-
ford urged the miners to join the Amer
ican Federation in the fight for All
eight hour day
Secretary Pearce's annual report
shows that the miners have gained an
increase OF 10 per cent in wages during
the Yenr
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
Surrender of Appomattox.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The ami
versary of the surrender at Appomattox
April 0, 1865, was celebrated here by n
reception and campfire given under the
auspices of the Department of the Po-
tomac, Grand Army Their guests for
the occasion were the ex-soldiers and
sailors in congress and officers of the
army and navy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

SAN DIEGO, Cal, April 1O.-Another
worlds record was broken mt Coronado
track by Randall and SchefslSy, the
crack tandem team. They were paced
the first quarter of n mile and made the
half i'll 80 seconds fiat, lowering the pre-
vious record, also made at Coronado by
one. fifth second.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
New Interpretations.

COLUMBUS, o., April l0.-The Spring
field Gas and Light Coke company,
Springfield, certificate of court chang
ing name to the Springfield Gas com
pany; the Jackson Oil and Gas compn-
ny, Forest, capital stock $4,000; the
Manchester Lodge, No. 254, Knights of
Pythias, Manchester; the Erhard Coal
company, Mussillon, capital stock $l0,-
900; the V. l.. Ney company, Canton,
capital stock $15, 600.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

OGDEN, Utah, April l0.-The number
Of men killed by the premature explo-
sion in Ogden river canon, so far as
known, is five. There is rumor that
several men are missing, and their
bodies may yet be found under the mass
of rock which was thrown down by the
explosion.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
NIeaslcs In the Mhitehouse.

WAS vGToN, April 10-The measles
is running is course in tho presidents
family, and Ruth, the firstborn, has
contracted the disease Little Esther is
progressing rapidly toward recovery,
and so far Baby Marion has not shown
signs of the ailment.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
pInatered with MUD.

LANDER, Wy, April l8-A singular
phenomenon was shower in this city.
First rcd, and then yellow clay fell,
followed little later by almost black
mud. People who were out i'll the storm
looked ns though they had been churned
in tubful Of mud
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

CLEVELAND, April 1O.-Justice Hart
has decided that Bishop William B.
Campbell Of the African Evangelical
Mission church is not guilty of embez-
element, upon which charge he was ar
rested some time ago at the instance of
q number OF elders and deacons Of the
church.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
MnrqnIs Yamngntn Visits AmorIca.

CHICAGO, April 10.-Marquis Yama-
gaia, field marshal Of Japan, with his
suite of six noblemen and their attend
ants, arrived III Chicago OH the cover
land Limited" OH their way to New
York. The party was driven to the
Auditorium annex, where 10 rooms had
been set apart for the marquis and his
friends.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
Re,lucinp Wages.

SHARON, Pa, April 1o.-Notice was
given to tho employees of the Aschman
Steel Casting company of n reduction of
wages, to take effect next Monday.
Laborers will receive reduction of 10
cents, and skilled workmen from 10 to
20 cents day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
A Hunter Killed.

, WINCHESTER, o.. April 10.-While
Charles Riley and William Tilton were
out hunting, Riley's gun was acci-
dentally discharged, the charge enter
ing Tilton't left side and causing al
most instant death.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

CHILLIcoTHE, o., April 10. - Rev.
Father Miggeel of st. Peters church
denies that he tried to induce his for
mer housekeeper, Mary Howard, to
elope with him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

New ORLEANS, April 10. = Arthur
Schneider. a German, nj out 20 years Of
age, was hanged in the parish prison
IN the presence of witnesses MS the law
directs. The drop fell mt IL :55.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
weather Indications.

For indiana : Showers; warmer; fresh
southeast winds.
For West Virginia-Increasing In cloudness,
with showers; warmer; northerly winds shift.
ing to southenstery.
For Ohio-Generaily cloudy weather WE
light rain; warmer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
TrcasurY stntement.

WASHINGTON, April I0.--The state.
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows Available cash balance, s270, ,500,-
OO4 gold reserve, Sl2S,O20, ,754.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

DENVER, April 10. The strikias
northern Colorado ccsl miners have re.
turned to work. the u'iited and Mar.
shall companies hnying made tho cot
ccssiuns demanded.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

AKRON, o., April I0.--After Romeo
Cotell, alias John Smith had confessed
the murder of the Stone family, Arson
B. Strong, who was held Oh suspicion,
was released from jail
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
THE OHIO IDEA
Is Blossoming and WIN Soon bear Fruit
III New York.

Iu New York.
NEW York, April 1.-THE Woman S
Health Protective Association of Brook
lyn has docreed that tho towering head
gear of the fair sex shall 10 longer an
noy and torment thcatergoers. The or.
ganization realizes that patrons of thea.
ters go to SEQ plays and those who take
part in them. and not to witness milli-
merry displays, whose chief feature is
waving plu2nes and towering punches
of artificial flowers that mar tho beauty
of those who wear them and annoy
people who must sit behind them.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
A Most Agreeable Surprise.

New LONDON, Conn, April l0.-The
final speed trial of Admiral Ammen's
ram, the Katahdin, over n 16-lnot
course, was an unexpected success and
and the naval board will report the boat
as one of the most efficient pieces OF
naval warfare i'll Uncle Sans navy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
VIII Incrcase ner Navy.

BERLIN, April l0.-A navy bill will
be introduced in the reichstag which
will provide for the addition of three
second class ironclnds, fvo ordinary
cruisers and probably several iroilcla',
cruisers to the German navy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

WASHINGTON, April lo.-The house
noncurred in the senate amendments to
the postofficc appropriation bill and
agreed to conference.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
Democratic state convention.

COLUMBUS, o., April TO- rhe Demo-
cratic central committee has decided
to hold the state convention here June
20 and "a, 1t was decided that all dele
gates shall be selected by primaries.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
81. Louis Democratic Primaries.

ST. LOUIS, April I0,-Free silver Dem
ocrats carried 25 of 2s wards at the pri-
maries here, and elected 5S Of GS dele
gates to the state convention at Sedalia,
April 10. Ex-Governor Francis, Clove.
lands protege, WAS beaten in his own
1iet1.iot
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
Nnt AIInw.d tn sInnn.

HAVANA, April 10.--Not one of the
$4,000 troops guarding the trocha is al-
lowed to sleep at night. All are kept
under arms during darkness. -'
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
college nnlldIng nurnrd.

PARKERsBURa, w. Va, April 10 =.
Tho a;story college building OF the Ssv.
enth Day Adventists, av Newark, 10
miles above this city, caught fire and
was totally DESTROYED.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
rurkish students ordered Home.

CoNsTANTINoPLE April 13.--An impo-
rial trade has been issued commanding
all Turkish students now abroad to re-
turn to Turkey. The object of this
order is to prevent these students from
joining i'll the young Turk movements.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

LIVERPOOL, Apri lp.-It is stated that
CHAMBERS nrc rife in the quarantine for
imported horses, and ii js reported that
out of 100 Canadian horses i'll one depot
40 are suffering from the glanders.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
Twenty-Five Per Cent Paid,

COLUMBUS, o., April 10.-The Fifth
Avenue Savings bank has paid the de-
Tositors 20 per cent and given receivers
certificates for the balance.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

WASHINGTON, April lO.--,rhe senate
committee on territories authorized y
favorable report OH the bill providing
for delegate in congress frcm the ter,
ritory Of Alaska.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

PARIS, April ia dispatch from
Venice says that Emperor William and
King Humbert have decided to prolong
the drcibund until 1902, present agree
ment including an offen'ive as well as
defensive clause.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

BELLvILLE, Ills, April 13.-While de-
hvering the orntion at the funeral of
Ex-Governor Koerner eX- Senator Lyman
Trumbull was taken i'll. Considering
his great age the doctors in attendance
express fears as to his recovery.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

TOLEDO, April 10. : The village of
Lyons was almost entirely destroyed by
fire. The business portion was COM
pletely wiped out.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
Won lsy Bay City.

SAN FRANCISCO April 13.-The Bay
City clubs team won the 100 mile relay
race. Garden City second, San jose
Road club third. The finish was in.
tensely exciting
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
VIII Deal In OIL.

ADELpHI, o., April i0,-A syndicate
headed by ox-Goverhor Campbell, has
leased lot of land hero for oil purposes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
IA MenyY Anrlgnment.

JACKSON, o., April l0.-R. J. Jacobs
g. Co., clothiers, have failed. Assets,
$22, 900 liabilities, $4,000.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

ALBANY, April l0.-Power from the
great dynamos of the Niagara Power
company will be transmitted into New
York city, over 492 miles of wire on
Mav
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
Justice OF the Peace Missing.

CIRoLEvILLE, o., April 10.-W. A.
Gray, justice of the peaoo of Scioto
township, Is missing with pocketfull
of money.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

COLUMBUS, o., April l0.--The Anti
Saloon league adopted constitution
and voters pledge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
nenlh of IlI.Lnr MAnh.

BUfrALo, April H. bishop Ryan died
at his residence liuge VI Hrig'lt's ajs9ase
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17

If you irish to redd 0good news-
oaper, get the Ohio state Journal
from Frank Kontner aqt "Sun-
lay's edition toW particularly in
'erest you, For sale at ~ Harring-
'on's.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-04-17
JOHN z. RAUCH.

John E. Rauch, The Shoe
Man, keeps a Fine Line OF
Gentlemen's Foot Wear. A
speciality made OF School
Shoes for Children. at very
Low Prices. Ladies' and
Misses Shoes and Slippers
the very best article on the
the market for the Price,
and warranted to give per
feet satisfaction. No one
need go away shoeless, as
we have the Largest, Best,
and most Complete Stock
in the City to select from.
The Press., 1896-09-10
STAFFORD SPRINGS FA1R.
October 6, ' and 8.

The 27th annual fair promises 10 be equal, if not better, than previous years. The management expect to expend as much for attractions this year as usual. The attractions have not been fully .de- cided upon, but continuous stage per formance of first class attractions is as- sured for all three days. The exhibit of farm produce, etc., of course, will depend upon the people, and all are requested to make special effort to make this de- partment a better exhibit than ever be- fore. Very often you hear some of the visitors at the fair say that they have something at home larger and more at- tractive than some article they see on cx- hibition. The people in this vicinity should strive to make the fair success in every way. If they have anything worthy take 1t to the fair. It has taken a good many years to place Stafford's fair reputation where 1t is, and special efforts must be made each year to sustain It's reputation.
 The premium list has been issued and may be obtained by addressing c. F. Beckwith, secretary, or may be found at Gary Bros. and The Press office.
The Press., 1896-09-10
ASHFORD.
WestfOrd Correspondence

Rev. G. c. Chappell and wife left town on Monday last to spend two or three weeks with friends in Cavinish, Vt. There will not be any preaching in the church for two weeks.
 Miss Annie Howes is teaching the school in this village. Miss Minnie Taylor is teaching the school on Westford Hill.
 Miss Lena Lyon is attending school at Warwick, R. I.
 George Barlow and Miss Florence Bar low have returned to their school at Brim- field, Mass.
 Miss Susie F. Carpenter has returned to Westford to spend few weeks.
 Rev. Samuel Thatcher visited at MT. A. Kerney's last week, calling on old friends on his way home from the association,
 A. c. Barlow and family attended the association at Spring Hill.
 Miss Clara Chapman has returned to Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Thomas Stebbins, of Providence, is wis iting at s. s. Stowell's.
The Press., 1896-09-10
SMITH x MURRAY.
Peremptory Trade
 Sale of Silks.

The Silk Sales during the past we, k have been unprecedented for this sea son of the year, and no wonder with such values from the Hess, Goldsmith x Co. Silk Sale.
 While a number of those advertised are closed out, or nearly so, you will find several new ones, sufficient 10 make interesting trading this week Of those demanding the most atten- tion are the Black Satin Duchess-in widths, 20, 23, "A and 27 inches-at prices only 59, 69, 70 and 89c.-casily worth 75c., $1, $1.10 and $1.25. For dress skirts they arc elegant 20-inch Black Gros Grain Brocades at 59c are ready sellers. Less than year ago you'd have paid dollar for thCm 22-inch Black Gros Grain BrOcadcs in neat, medium designs, very desirable for whole gowns, only 75c.
 Usual price $1. The Scotch and Fancy Tnffnta Silk Plalds at 49c arc great vnlues-thc usual 75c quality.
 22-inch Black Faillo Franchise, heavy rich quality, 08c yard.
 Usual pico, $1.25, 20-inch Black Faillc Francaisc, usually sold for one dollar a yard.
 Sale price G0c. New Fancy Taffcta Silks for waists and trimmings, only 50c yard.
 Usual pricc Toe Space will not permit of further de- scription come and investigate, you will DO convinced that oach and ovory one arc just what we represent thom to be-
The Press., 1896-09-10
WALES.

Rev. H. P. Smith and family have va cated their summer cottage, and returned to their home in Worcester.
 c. A. Harwood and wife are visiting at w. M. Needham's. They came from Ni- antic, where they have been stopping for the past month with B. F. Taylor.
 WOlcott Brown, clerk for w. Chamber lin, has returned from months vacation at his home in York State.
 Rev. c. w. Davis will vacate the par sonage in few days and take rooms at the hotel
 Presiding Elder Thorndike preached in the M. E. church last Tuesday. evening.
 The public schools commence the fall term this week.
 H. A. Eaton expects to go to Miller's Falls next week.
The Press., 1896-09-10

The prohibition state convention, which met at New Haven Tuesday, nominated for governor, Edward G. Manchester of Winsted; ieut.-governor, 0. E. Steele of New Britain; state secretary, w. L. Chamberlain of Mansfield; treasurer, George B. Fenner of Groton; controller, A. 0. Barton of Chatham; electors-at- large, s. B. Forbes of Hartford and John Elliott of New Haven; district electors, first, R. M. Stanley of Manchester; sec- ond, Rev. A. Hall of Chester; third, J. J. Copp of GrOton; fourth, O. c. Beard of Huntington.