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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-14
s1o,Ooo FIRE IN srMsBURY.
A Sunday Biaze-several Buildings
 Burned

Simsbury, Sept. 13.-A fire which started at S:15 o'clock last night on the property of Jeffery o. Phelps threaten ed to destroy a good portion of the center of the town. Several buildings were burned before the blaze was un- der control. The ruins continued to shoulder all day. The burned proper ty was situated near the depot on the Northampton division of the Consoli- dated road. A large barn. cider mill, two sheds and a second barn became the prey of the flames These were well stocked with hay and fodder No cattle were burned. The fire is thought to be the work of an incendiary MT. Phelps loss is about $1O,0OO; partially insured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-14
P, STEVENS HENRY RE-NOMI-
 MATED.
Result of the Republican Congressional

Result of the Republican Congressional
 Convention for First District
 Hartford, Sept. 12.-The republican congressional convention here to-day nominated E. Henry Stevens of Rock yille as it's candidate for congress from the First district. The nomination was seconded by Ira Hicks of New Britain, and was finally made unanimous. Del egates from every town in the district were present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-14
DING!-DONGI

Away go the little women to school. Two more months of mild weather. Two more months for Russet shoes. If your daughters feet will fit the SIPS and $I.5o Russet shoes in this store, you may have one pair for $.oS.
 The sizes and widths are broken in this lot. We cannot fit every foot. But the chances are we can fit a majority of those who come.
 Keep in mind the fact that Greenwood employs a skilled chiropodist to treat his custom CTS feet, free. No charge to you if you buy shoes at Green woods. He pays the chiropo- dist himself.
 A. B. GREENWOOD.
 775 Chapel St.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-14
HANNA PREDICTS A LANDSLIDE.
Thinks Mckinley Will Carry the Coun-
 try With a Rush.

Chicago, Sept 13.-The Hamilton club, one of the leading republican or ganizations here, had Mark Hanna as its guest yesterday at luncheon. In re- sponse to call for a speech Mir Han na made a short talk, in which he pre- dicted a landslide for Mckinley. Prof Thomas McClellands, president of the Pacific university, at Portland, also spoke. Every mention of McKinley's S name evoked applause.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-14
IN WEST HAVEN

Judge Pickett delivered an address on Sunday school work in the Baptist Sunday school rooms. corner of Elm and Washington streets, West Haven, last evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-14
FURNACES. Results Tell The Story.

The ROYAL FURNACE is the peer of any heater on the market, is simple in construction, but tremen- dous heating power and great capa- city. It is economical and is the cheapest furnace to run.
 ASH pit Is deep and roomy. CRATE is easiest managed and most substantial,
 Solid or sectional fire pots, ample allowance for contraction and ex- pansion.
 DOME has extra large feed door. RADIATOR has great heating surface.
 FURNACE ie easily run and easi- ly cleaned.
 Nothing complicated about 1t. As for recommsndations-hun- dreds are in use in New Haven and 7 not one but has given perfect satis- faction. We can show you enough to convince you and can refer by permission to dozens of prominent ard substantial citizens.
 ROYAL FURNACES are fully guaranteed.
 Estimates given cheerfully on all furnace work.
 Plumbing, Timing, Tin Roofing, Jobbing and contract work done promptly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-14
ANCHOR LINE.

United States Mail Steamships Sail from New York every Saturday for GLASGOW VIA LONDONDERRY.
 Rates for Saloon Passage By S. s. CITY OF ROME, $50 and upward. Second Cabin, $40, Steerage, S25.50. Other Steamers, Cabin, 345 and upward. 2d Cabin, $50. Steerage, $24.5O and S25.50.
 Drafts at Lowest Current Rates. For further information, apply to HEN DERsON BROTH FRS. I Bowling Green, New York; or M. B. Newton, S6 Orange st., or Vim. Fitzpatrick, 667 Grand ave-, or Peck < Bishop, T02 Chapel st.. New Haven. ap3 6m
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-14

77S Chapel St.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

kansas Cuy, Sept. "A great array
Of orotorical talent has been booked to
speak at the Southwestern Soldiera' a..
sociations annual reunion, which meets
hero Sept, ISIS. The following have
promised to attend and deliver address.
Os; Governor Morrill,, Corporal Tan
ner, ex-senator John ]. Ingalls,. General
Anson McCoOk. General John @. Black
General ]. h. Weaver, General Schurz
General o. o. Howard, Hon. Robert t
Lincoln. General Porter, General A. l.
Pearson, General John o. Caldwell
General Daniel Sickles and Colonel sgd
hey Cook.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

Quite a sensation was occAsioned yes
serdAy afternoon about 2 O'Clock by the
discovery Of the dead body Of an Old
negro named Peter Davis In tie big
reservoir under the water works plant
The man employed to pump water out
Of the reservoir found that the pump
would not work and went to see what
the trouble was and found the body.
lie gave the alarm by series o. whis'
ties, q crowd soon collected and The
badly bloated corr Sc was soon hshed
out. The old negro esidently fell into
the water some time sunday through
a trap door In the hOor. lie has been
in the habit Of staying around the
plant for some time. The conner re-
turned q verdict Of death by drowning
The re,,-solris being cleaned out an'
the wa er vii soon be slright again
Meanwhile many who use hydnn
water have been gagging over the un
savoTy accident
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
IKNY WEST IN DANGER
May Be Blown Up by Span
ish Emissaries.
EXCITING NEWS RECEIVED THERE.
A L.,,.r nrInr. Inrorn..lsn Thal Thsrs

A Letter Brings Information That There
Is . Move In Cuba 20 Destroy That
Amsrican Toun-Psopls Are Worked
Up over the Matter and vigiianes Com
mitisss WIN Ne Formed.
key WEST, Sept IA letter was re-
ceived from Havana last night by the
steamer MAscotte containing the In
formation that the Spanish authorities
are plotting 10 destroy Key West. A
similar report reached here several days
ago, bat at that time It was not gener'
ally believed.
The letter was written BY Cuban In
Havana 10 friend In this city. The
writer says that q few days ago he went
TO the government ONCE At Havana and
was informed by q friend employed
there that tho spanish authorities had
determined 10 burn Key West and an.
nihilate that nest Of insurgents"
The plan Of the SpAniArds Is 10 send
emissAries TO Ksy West in the guise Of
Cuban sympathizers. who are 10 fire
their dynamite In a. many places a.
possible when the opportunity arises.
Il is said that Captain General wey'
Ter IL cognizant Of the plan and approves
H. He IL reported 10 have said that Il
Key West and Tampa were laid In ashe'
he woald b able 10 settle the rebellion
Il is said that In case Of the success o.
the plot weyler has ordered that th'
emissATies BE- paid 10000.
The people here are 30 wrought N
that IL is feared an attack may be mad
on Senor Cruz, the Spanish consul, an'
his assistant, Senior Fernandez. IL wa
ported today that those gentlemen. be
coming alarmed for their safety. hal
gone aboard the United States warshi
WinonA and demanded protection, an
that they were told 10 remain on tn
vessel until the excitement died out.
The citisens have determined 20 forr
q vigilance committee. and every perso
who cannot give a good account Of him
self will be forced 10 leave the city,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
BRYAN At CHICAGO.
ne speaks TO the LAboring People =
siArpshooters' Park.

ne speaks TO the LAboFing People ~
shArpshooteFs Park.
CHICAGO, Sept. Tin quiet and un.
ostentatious manner Bryan left Milwau.
kee today. There was no demonstra-
ton Of any kind on account Of the fact
that the Milwaukee papers stated that
the hour Of leaving would be 10 30
when the train pulled out at 7;l5. The
candidate was accompanied on the triT
by Ex-Governor Peck. There wers
about 100 people TO meet the party Al
Chicago, but those who were present
cheered Justify. The nominee was i'm
mediately driven 70 his hotel He vii
address labor meeting here this after
poOn.
The labor organizations Of Ch,cag'
celebrated Labor day with a parade il
which 10000 participated. Practical.
every trades union In the city was rep
represented. The chief attraction o
the day was the speech Of William J
Bryan at ShArpshooters' park in the II
ternoon.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
MORE Troops FoR CUBA
Spaulsh Authorities WIN send Ten Thou
sand = Meath 10 ths Island

spAalsh Authorities wni send Ten Ihou.
sand = Meath 10 the Island-
NAV YoRK. Sept Tho news that
the Spanish government had chartered
seven vessels to be used In transporting
iFpops 10 cuba was hrunghi 70 Che a.
tontioa Of Fidel @. PierTa Of the eKecu'
tive committee Of the Cuban junta in
this city today. Il is reported that the
vessels chartered are the Cuho Of the
White Star line, the GalliA, the Pegu
Of the Glasgow lin the Lord Give and
the Goagh. late Of the American line,
the Montsvideo Of the Spanish trans
atlantic line, and tho Colon of the Pa
oific mail line. Il is said that by these
transported the Spanish government in
tends 10 land 10000 men a month in
Cuba. Only one Of these vessels, the
Montevideo, sails under the Spanish
Gag. Mr., heTrA said
uThey ARE afraid to carry their
troops In their own vessels. They
know that the Cnbans would think
twice before blowing up q boat sail.
ing under a foreign flag and that We
would not hesitate f@r = moment tc
blow up Spanish vessel. lido nOe se'
any other reason why they shOuld char
ter theso vessels, for the Spanish trans
pCrsatiOn company has enough boats Il
carry all their troops to Cuba, and
would be glad Of the opportunity O
making the money, Then Spain IL yer,
intimate with the transportation com
pAny and their vessels ought oertainl!
10 receive the preference.
"Thoy expect to send 10000 mep 3
Cuba and at the rate Of 10000 a month
Il viii take them until December to d
20. By the time they get the last 10,
900 there the frat 10000 will have dis
appeared. and more perhaps. l do nc
think they viii send as many a. 1000
men, although they need them to replae
those that have already died. We her
In the United States DO 40. know h
pumber Of SICK men they have who,
they recover. viii never be worth an!
thing 10 themselves or any one else, b
We have an idea Of the enormous nun
Der by the fac, that they cannot On
buildings enough In Havana and 9th
large cities in which 10 house ther
Even the building Of the house Of cha
titles In Havana. which was occupied
about 800 htlo girla, has hOen tran
turned into q military hospital and q
little children scattered all over q
city. and every other establishment
that character has been treated in q
same manner. The number Of sick Al
wounded spAniards Ia something enc
moua."
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
SUICIDE WAS rne EMO.
salvador Romeo aud RsnA Garcia Die
In q san Francisco Hotel

salvador Romeo aud RsnA Garcia Die
In = san Francisco Hotel
SAS FRANCISCO, Sept. 7.-Salvador
Romero and Rena Garcia were found
dead in a lodginghouse here, clasped in
each others arms. The woman. who
was the wife Of Ben Garcia Of Redwood
City, came 10 San Francisco Saturday
night with Romero. They engaged
rooms At the Alpha House and retired.
In the morning the proprietor Of the
hotel went TO their room and found
them dead on a lounge. Both had been
shot through the heart The woman
had removed her dark clothing and at
tired herself in a white garment. evi.
IDENTIFY her wedding dress Both lofl
letters expressing their love for eaci
ofhar
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
John T.. Chance Farm For
Lease

I desire 10 lease the above farm Tor a
period Of Eve years, embracing go
acres Of cultivated land second b none
In the Blaros bottom, with frst-class
gin oui6t on the place, gin house. ma.
ehinery and everything connected with
Il in the best Of order Three flowing
artesian wells and all IN good condition.
The location Of the gin for patronage
is superior to any other stand IN the
bottom. In addition to leasing the
and will eel for cash or on time, with
approved security and 10 per 8nt in
teres,, the following personal property
twenty frst-class mules, 10 OF Il head
Of good farm horses, a fall ealdt Of wag'
ons, farming implements; also some
hing over 100 head Of tat hos ., embfa
ing an sizes, alsO some 4,ooo or 500
bushels Of corn. In other words an op
, porsunity 4 now offered 10 parties a
. string - lease a Arst class farm. A
/. plv 10 5 N Derden, BRYAN, Texas, Age
lor Lille L. Chance, Execuirix. Sno.
Chance Estate. 30
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

CLEVELAND. Sept. Labor day In
this city was celebrated by 1900 work
ingmen in which a feature Of the dem.
onstration was number Of marohers
representing oolored slaves, and tramps
illustrating their views Of the present
condition Of the workingmen. Among
the transp rencies carried was on'
which read; when win capital Ant
labor 90 togctherT and an immens'
float carried big picture Of William J
Bryan whicl was fessOOned with Amer
icnn nara
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
TROUBLE OVER FREIGHT RATES
The Interstats Commerce Commission
wm Take Up the Matter.

The Interstaas Commerce commlsslon
WIN Tahs Up the Matter.
WASHINGTON, Sept IA series Of
Investigations Of the charges against
railroads throughout the west viii be
made by the interstate commerce CON-
mission, beginning AZ Chicago IN the
United States courthouse Sept II. Many
Of these cases are Of great significance
20 railroads and shipping centers gener-
ally. The commission viii investigate
the AtchisOn, Topeka and Santa Fer road
at Kansas City for alleged excessive
rates on corn In oa loads from central
and southeastern Kansas 70 Galveston,
Tea, and other points In Texas and
louisiana AZ 81. Louis Sept. 2S the
Business Mems League Of 81. Louis ".
the st. Louis. Iron Mountain and South
ern railroad ot al. alleged excessive
rates ON various kinds Of freight in less
than carload quantities from ST. Louis
and other points 10 Texas points viii b
heard.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
CASPER ULMER MISSING.


ue Went 20 the Encampment ~ ~
Raui and Disappeared There
CmIIIoorHE, No., Sept. casper
ulmer. a wealthy retired farmer, aged
n years, left here last Monday to at.
tend the national Grand Army Of the
Republic encampment At st. Paul where
he arrived on Tuesday. He registered
At the Metropolitan hotel and was lodged
At private house just across the street
Al 10 O'Clock Tuesday night he 80, up
dressed himself and told his friends that
he would 80 across 10 she hotel Thii
is She last seen or heard Of him, and hi
family and friends are greatly dis
trcsEed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

ing distance, on account Of bad ar
rAngement Of the speakers stand.
His speech. while touch ng ON labor
occasionally. was q regular campaign
speech, holding up the principles Of
Populism. His speech was well re.
coived.
In the afternoon there were several
speeches BY local orators. About 5OOt
people were at the grounds in the after
noon.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
sRorHsRHooD OF FIREnEN.
They WIN Meet In nlsnnlAi session II
Galveston In a FeW Days.

Galveston In a FsW Days
PEORIA. Ills, Sept The grand Of.
fcers Of the brotherhood Firemen leave
Thursday in a special car for Galveston.
Tex, 10 attend the biennial convention
Of the order. They viii recommend
that the next convention b. held In this
city, The officers are all candidates for
reelection and 20 far have no opposition.
+. n. Arnold. the grand secretary, in
his annual report viii show the great
prosperity Of the order, attributing Il
largely 10 the removal Of the headquar.
ters TO this city. While in this city
t65S, 800 has been paid 10 the widows
and heirs Of se5 members and l45 mem
bcS who are totally disabled. Sino'
tho last report 40 new lodges have beer
organised and tho total membership Il
now over $4,000.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
IN sEssIoN AT EpINeURaH.
Trades Union Congress Of Great Britain
Meets There.

EDINBURoH. Sept. 7.-tCopyrght,
1895, by the Associated Press. The
Twenty.ninth annual Trades union con-
gress Of Great Britain opened It's ses-
sions here today with 3GO delegates
in attendance The congress will
close Saturday. No person can be a
delegate unless he is actually working
at his trade At the time Of his appoint
ment. Thirty more trades unions are
represented this year than last, 20 Of
which have never been represented be-
fore. There are two American dele
gates. The parliamentary committee
has prepared programme embodied in
II resolutions and trades unions have
sent up 81 resolutions for discussion.
The to per Of the congress can be
guaged by resolution Of the papermill'
workers that no representative Of ths
press shall be allowed 10 report the pro
ceedings unless he can prove that the
journal he represents Is printed by
trades union labor. and ON paper manu-
factured in the united kingdom. An
other resolution proposed by the powei
loom overlookers reads: "In the opin
ION Of congress IL Is essential to th'
maintenance OF British industries 4
nationa'iEe lands, mines, minerals, roy
atty, rents and railways and municipal
ize al water. artificial light and tram
ways undertakings within their severa
authorities"
Councillor W. Thorp Of the gaswork
err will ask congress 70 declare that Oh
time has arrived when hours should b
limited TO eight hours per day in a
trades and occupations.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. Lion Agnew
and spider Kelly have been matched BY
the Armory Athletic club Of this city
for 10 rounds a, 1885 pounds, Friday
Oct Q. The same evening Jimmy
Anthony, the Australian bantam, will
attempt 20 best Tom Conny and Bill
Fly in six rounds, and Billy Lewis ol
Denver will meet Billy Shannon Of thii
city At $50 pounds in a limited rOuns
contest
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

JoHSrowS. Pa, Sept. 7,-PracticAlly
every department Of the Cambria iron.
works has shut down for an indefnite
period. throwing AZ least 5000 pcraonl
oui Of employment Lack Of orders 4
given ~ the canre Of the suspension.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
CUBAN IoWN IN RuINs.

Destroyed - = starter % Keep sPaa-
lsh Troops sent Out of Cuba.
NEw YoRK. Sept. THE Herald
this morning publishes the following
special correspondence from Palmaritt,
Cuba. under date Of Aug 30,
"CosoorrO IL In ruins and anotheE
step has been taken toward the ulh
mate expulsion Of Spanish troops fgOu
pahA The inmates oi 0oscorro Ar
nov y : pretty bad way. no iooa q
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

any kind being allowed to enter the
place. Coscorro Is a small place, but
important from the fact that IL was =
relay station for troops marching be-
tween the cities Of Puerto Principe and
Guavamas
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
WArsoN spEAks III oALLAs
Addresses the People At the Pair Grousds
on Labor Day.

DALLAS, sept. The speech Of
Thomas f. Watson Of Georgia, the
nominee Of the Populist party for vice
president Of the United States, was the
feature os Labor day demonstration
here today. After the parade Of the
members Of the various labor orgAniEa-
tions all went to the fair grounds 10
hear Mr.. Watson. He spoke At the
grand stand at the racetrack TO about
1000 persons, all that could get in hear
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

GUTHRIE. o. T.. Sept 6.-Near Nc
Cloud. Joseph Virgins was digging a
well and his wife and children drawing
mp the dirt In a bucket. His wife lost
her balance and fen head foremost into
the well. with the bucket, both landing
on top Of Virgins, who was badly
bruised and hia wife was crushed e
death,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08

CANTON. o., Sept There was no
formal Labor day demonstrations In
Canton. br a telephone message re.
ceived ct NcKinley's home from the
Chicago headquarters announced that
when the INbOr day parade passed the
auditorium here was great cheering for
Mckinley.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-08
Webb Bros.

make a business of studying
the wants of their customers
and never make a mistake in
buying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-01
Accidents in Maine.

George Miller. manager Of the Mount
Desert Nurseries. was thrown from his
pcyfic Friday night. striking upon his
'ace brulsing it badly and making him
UNCONSCIOUS for "A hours.
Mrs. b. r. Fields Of Rockport had Il
neiy marrow escape from poisoning
wednesday,, by mistakine a bottle of am
monia for camphor. Her throat was Sc
Vefely burned and her condition is seri-
David Brewly Of Lewiston. while asleep.
Tell from Il third-story window. a dis
lance of p feet. striking on a fence. lie
Was rendered unconscious by the fall
but soon revived. Although in a pre-
caflous condition at present. no serious
results are anticipated.
Mrs. Anthony Parsons of Houlton. fell
rom n box. striking on the leg of chair.
cutting cash in one of her limbs eight
inches IN length and two inches deep
Mrs. Elisha Hoyt of Ripley. aged -
wears. was run over by herd of cattle
IN her yard. Tuesday, and had her hip
broken
Anastasia Duclos of Biddeford. swal-
owed set of false teeth. recently. ana
the physicians say that she can not live
She has been sick for two months with
paralysis of one side of her body and il
was while lying helpless in bed that she
swallowed the teeth. There
were three of the teeth. set into the front
side Of mouth plate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-01

At times when damp weather pre-
wallis street car rails become moist and
slippery and the cars have difficulty III
climbing grades, as the wheels revolve
hut do not move forward The eX-
perience motormen have learned a les
son and have succeeded in OYercom-
ing the difficulty. The. trouble is
caused by the wheels revolving too
rapidly When the car will go no far
tier it is useless to keep the power on.
The willy motorman who understands
his business will shut off power en-
tirely and put on the grakes. Then he
releases the brake again and put the
power on to the first notch. Invariably
the car win move forward without any
trouble little sand will Of course
assist progress but the small quantity
of power is the thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-01
Maine Fires.

he farm buildings of Webb Packard
OF iftdgewater, were destroyed. Wednes-
nesday. by fire. They We're insured
house owned and occupied by Mrs
II. y. Sidelinger of Rockport. was de-
stroyed by fire, early Wednesday morn
ing. Part of the contents were saved.
Small Insurance.
During the thunder shower Mt Guilford
Thursday afternoon. the farm buildings
OF MRS. Drew Crockett. situated on the
Abbott road. about three- fourths of n
mile from that place. We're struck by
lightning and burned to the ground The
buildings consisted of a house and large
barn The furniture was all saved: in
surance, Sl200 on the buildings.
The farm buildings of Henry Mansfield.
VINO lives in what is known as the Oliver
I'M district. Garland. We're destroyed by
IRE; carly Friday morning. Mr.. Mans
Held was aroused by a roaring sound and
mpon investigation he found the ell in
names. lie aroused The family. who sue
ceeded IN saving a part of their clothes
ana some bedding. His hogs. hens aud
farming tools were consumed. The loss
Is about $1,000; no insurance.