davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
Po'keepsie District Epworth League

Po'keepsIe District Epworth League.
 The seventh annual convention of the Po'keepsie District New York Confer. ence Epworth League will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and %, in the M E. church at Philmont, N. T., all young peoples societies of the Methodist churches in the district are expected to be represented by at least three delegates. A large and enthuiasti. convention is expected.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
Boy Drowned.

Leon, the lily year-old son of W. W. Pitcher, of Pittsfeld, Mass, was drown. ed in the HousatonIc river at that city on Saturday. Nobody was with him but little Bruce Smith, two years old, who at once gave the alarm, but it was too late.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
Program for Mem orial Day. D. 8. COWLE'S POST.

Leave Canaan 80 a. m. .... Arrive Lower cemetery 2 :45 a. m.
 Arrive East Canaan cemetery 80 a. m. Arrive Canaan Valley cemetery g 9:15 a. m. Arrive Clayton cemetery 0:15 a. m. Arrive at Ashley Falls cemetery Il a. m. Basket lunch after ceremonies.
 Arrive Canaan post room l 80 p. n.
 Services Town Hall 2 o'clock, p. m. Rev B. c. Warner of Pawling, N. r.. will deliver the principal address.
 Contributions of flowers will be very much needed at the cemeteries.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
Rules of Publication

Until further notice Business Advertise ments will not be published among local items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vertisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of SPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sition we are able to assign.
 Free puffs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in It's advertising columns subscription list or job printing department will be consigned to the waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments where money is 10 be made, taken in, or collected are adVer- tisements and will not be published gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28

THE FIRST KNOWN ADVERTISER Noah was the first man to advertise. He sd- vertised the flood and it was great suc- cess. The other fellows who laughed at advertising were drowned and mo- bobY was fonnd mourning for them. Ever since Noah's time the advertiser has been prospering, while the other fellow is being swallowed up in flood of disaster.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28

Telegraph poles made of paper are among the latest novelties. They are made of paper pulp. in which borsx and tallow are mixed in small quantities The poles are said to be more durable and lighter than wood.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
A Three-Eyed Baby.

The Boston Standard reports the birth of baby in Portland, Oregon, with three we'll developed eyes. The third eye is located at point between the two others and little above them. It is stated that this eye is development of the pineal gland, which anatomists have long regarded as rudimentary eye.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28

A little i'll, then little pill. The ill is gone the pill has won. DeWitt's Little Early Risers the little pills that cure great ills. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28

The man who sits down to wait for his opportunity will sometime discover that it passed that way several hours before he sat down.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28

"Mama," observed Edith, compla. gently surveying herself in the mirror, "bow much prettier God makes folks now than he used toP'
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28

It's all the same, slight cold, con- 9ested lungs or severe cough. One Minute Cough Cure banishes them. W. H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T, Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
Eaws Respecting Newspaper-,

EAWs Respecting Newspapers, erinted for the benefit of those who think snat ordering paper stopped absolves them from vaying up arrearages:-
 ..If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the postofice to which they are di- fected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and Idered their papers discon unued.
 "Subscribsrs who do not give express notice to che contrary are considered as wishing tocontinue their subscriptions.
 elf subscriber order the discontiruance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them lntil all arrears paid
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
Peddlers Take Notice !!

Having large quantity of cheese on hand and more ordered, I am now prepared to supply the trade. Anyone desiring to start in the business should apply to me for prices. At home Mondays.
 R. H. WEXFORD,
 South Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
A Neeatfye Quality.
Fashionable Millinery,

Having purchased the business Of Nellie M. Hall, I will open this week with full line of Millinery Goods of the latest and most fash ionahle designs. Trimming and repairing in all its branches. Satisfaction guaranteed.
 MRS. F. B. LANDoN,
 Citizens Hall Building,
 Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
CLOAK DEPARTMENT

This department must be closed out at once. All new styles this season.
 Capes from soc. to s5., regular price 99c. to S12 %.
 Jackets 50 to s6, regular price 99c. 10 si4. Children's Jackets at 50c., regular price from 69c. to Sl.3S.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
Perfumed Flannel.

This is the latest fad with the wom. en of the smart set In appearance it resembles ordinary scarlet flannel of a fairly good quality. It is prepared by some secret process known only to the manufacturer, so that it emits deli cious perfume, a small piece serving to scent every article in a bureau drawer It is sold by the yard, but is only to be had of the man who makes it and who is in Paris, but will forward it by mail The perfume is said to be far more en- during than any of the sachets common ly in use.-New York World A Negative Quality.
 Fervent Admirer-Don't you think, Edmonds, that Miss De Myrrh has beau tiful features?
 Rejected Lover-She has one feature that don't like very we'll
 F. A-What is that?
 R L-Her noes. es.-Detroit Free PresA
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-28
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT

This department consists of all the latest fabrics in all colors ranging in price from 6I4c. to SIPS yard.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
THE rREsnpENr REpuDrArEs II
Knows Nothing or the Press Notices
PuppOrttug to COnt0 from Him.

Washington. March Con March Sd
last the Chicago Associated Press sent
Out under Washington date line an ella
borate statement which 1t was asserted
accurately represented the views OF the
President and his Cabinet" on the Cuban
question In which II was asserted that
the President and his Cabinet were
strongly opposed to the present recogni-
lion or the belllgerency Of the Cuban in
surgcnts and to any declara tion Of their
independence as embodied IN recent con-
Sressional resolutions"
Speaking OF this dispatch President
Cleveland to-day snid to representa-
tive OF the Southern Associated Press:
see that 1t Is assumed In certain
quarters that a deliverance published n
f"ws days on the Cuban question was
taken as defining the attitude Of the
administration. wish you would say
thnt never saw the statement nor heard
or 1t until read II In the newspapers
ana even then neglected to read all OF Il, ,
Snpposing that 1t represented nothing
more than newspaper guess. / do not
know how II originated. nor by whom II
Is constructed or inspired, but do know
mat am In no manner responsible for
II, nor In any way related to It,
only desire to say In addition that
40 not know whether the publication
referred to represents the views of the
administration on the Cuban luestion
or not that have never found any diff
Guilty IN communicating with the peo-
pie IN manner which leaves no doubt
as 10 the authenticity of any statement
purportins to represent my vicws."
The statement thus attributed TO the
President was largely made up OF clip
pings from Senate debates. but 1t was
alleged 10 have been furnished to the
chicago Associated Press as IL special
favor by Secretary Olney.
Another denial Is In order.
ihe Madrid newspaper, I'll Dla. pub-
ilsheu as statement OF act that "Senor
)upuy De LONE, the Spanish minister
nj washington, had telegraphed to the
government, that President Cleveland
would refuse as long us he Is President.
eiiter 10 recognize the rebels or Intervene
III the Cuban question:"
This was cabled To the United States
bht II was wholly without foundation.
All other statements attributing to the
spanish minister here any statement
as 10 the Presidents intentions In the in
ternat!onal episode are equally destitute
OF foundation. Scnor de LONE has con-
SANITY observed The strIctest letter OF
aiplomntic propriety. 1t Is therefore
uncomfortable that he should have au-
thorlHed any interview or sent to any
newspaper any message expressing mn
opinion In regard to the action of the
President In matter which has not
yet been laid before Mr.. Cleveland for
consideration.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
RECEIVED A BLACK EYE.
Did the Scheme to Hold n Centennial
Exposition In baltimore Ina 1897.

Baltimore, March 5-The scheme TO
hold baltimore Centennial IN 1897 re-
ceiVed black eye last night when 2l
or the 3S directors signed resolution
wherein 1t was stated that the unsettled
financial condition of the affairs Of this
country, Increased by International COM
plications and the uncertainty as 10 the
monetary policy of the general govern
ment, the failure of our largest railroad
company, and the refusal of the wealth.
est citizens and corporations to subscribe
make II evident that the holding of an
exposition here in 1897 should be aban-
doned-or postponed"
The resolution further stated that the
books and papers should be deposited for
safe keeping so as 10 be available when
an improved condition of affairs gives
promise OF success"
The resolution was adopted by the tli.
rectors and will be presented to- a mee;- :
ing or the stockholders to he held March
iSth, ana II then ratified will b. final
the exposition project has been agitated
Tor three years, hut most of the work
has been done in the past year. A civ
ordinance was adopted providing fn,.
the appropriation of half a million ,loI-
lars. the money TO be available as soon
as the exposition company had raised n
like amount "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
THE NEW SALVATION ARMY.
Their Headquarters TO Re Tahea Poa
session afNe1t Week. III

New York. March {. Several workfYissTs
were busy to-day making what repairs
were necessary in the offices of the#toE9
floor Of the Bible House. which are HtSiS
be occupied as the national headq,iaa
ters of the new Salvation Army, 5whicHs
BallIngton Booth is going to organize
The rooms have not been furnished aliSfS
the Booths will hardly take possesstdn5
until next week. All during the day ~
crowd of SalvaMonists and members ofs
auxiliaries called at the Bible Housss
inquiring for the Booths. Neither9t theyf
nor Major Glenn put in an appearanness
at the building during the dey. TlsbaeS
to go away disappointed and Without;
learning any information as to how sos:If
the Booths would be established i'd thesrj
quarters. t58 59
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
SNOW HILL IN FLAMES.
The Little MnryIand Town Narrowly
Escnpes DesIructiOn by Fire.

Snow Hill. Md. March Cit looked
Tor while this morning as though this
town was again TO be destroyed by fire.
1t was but thirty months aro that seven
ty-siX buildings were burned wiplng out
the whole business part of the place
The only thing which prevented Il re-
petition or the disaster this morning
was the big brick structure Of w. S.
Wilson Here the bucket hribadc made
u gallant stand and finally subdued the
flames.
The fire was discovered at ! 80 o'clock
this morning in the Ice house of Smith,
Moore a. Co., near the river bridge.
Soon the steam whistle at the electric
light plant was awakening all Snow Hill
from slumber. The flames quickly com
municated TO the lumber sheds of w
ID. Coddyey d Sons. John Walter
Smiths and George w. Bishops grana.
rles, Il. II. Williams & Sons shingle
pile, Parsons blacksmith shop, Cord
drcys coal bins and stroehouse, s. L
Purnelfs store, Captain Parker Smith,
store and William Berry's shop. These
were licked up by the flames.
The fire was attacking at the sam,
time the lumber piles of Smith, Moor,
6: Co. and number Of small house!
on Railroad avenue. On Washington
street Burbage & Conner's large factor,
building was on fire many times.
was only by heroic efforts that 1t escap
ed destruction. BY 8 O'Clock the fir,
was under control. Smith, Moore 6
Co.'S loss Is $1,000. no insurance.; w. u
Corddrey e. Con, 81, 900. insurance 1000
Thomas D. Purnell. $1,000: insured. Th,
other losses were q few hundred dollar!
In each case. with but little insurance.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
HoYLE NEEDED TWO VOTES.
hinchbnrn's Snpp0ricrs Desert Him
A Scene of wild Confusion.

frankfort Ky, March G.-Interest In
to-day joint session of the LEGISLATURE
exceeded anything since the first days
OIL the long and tiresome session The
nomination of Col. ST. John Boyle by
the Republicans last night and the wide
spit OH the Democratic side as a result
OF Blackburn's refusal to withdraw had
created Il belief that to-day might bring
some sensational changes In the situn-
tion.
The break to Carlisle began on the
Democratic side when Senator I:lliston
name was called. He voted for Carlisle
and was followed soon by Senators IIol
ioway. Noe, Halyer, Smith, Stephenson,
beside Senator Weissinger. who had bolt
Gu all along. The representatives who
deserted Ito Carlisle were Baird, Daugh
erty, Norman, and Rice. Populists ed
rington and Poor, who had heretofore
voted for Blackburn, voted to-day for
Rent Pop). a wild scene was created
when Mr.. Robbins Blackburn man
made speech denouncinE the pcrtidv Y
or the sound money men, who. he sni6
had sworn to stand by the caucus nomi
nee. -.r
The ballot resulted: Bowie. "a; Black
ourn, IS; Carlisle. 10: Petit. 9
Ihe Republicans nominee came with
III Two votes OF an election. At the con-
cluslon of the ballot the Assembly ad-
Journed Mt once.
AFTER THE BALLOTING.
The Sound Money Democrats held n
conference tonight which lasted over
Two hours. They discussed the situa-
'ion at length and. 1t is said passed
resolutions endorsing Mr. Carisle's
views on the currency question and
agreed to stand by him and give him
their united support. Two more sound
money men who voted for Blackburn to-
day attended the caucus and also agreed
TO vote for Carlisle. They were repre-
sentatives Clark, OF Warren and John j.
Johnson, of Floyd county.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
STAIN AND TIE rRExcr, EoAx.
The Spsninrds Have Received she
sympathy ofthc European Powers.

London. March GA dlspatch TO the
Pail Mall Gazette from Madrid positive
ly denies thS truth of the report tele-
graphcd from Madrid to the London
Times Yesterday morning that negu-
tiatiOns in respect to Spains request
for French aid In her loan operations
had led Spain to consent that the Fronch
shall occupy Tuut, In Central Africa.
and to reaflirmation OF community CT
interest In Morocco The correspond
cnt added that the French Ambassador
at Madrid had submitted proposals for
large loan and the support of France
on the Cuban question in return for
commercial concessions bv Spain. and
her promise that she will not contract
other alliances and will give guarantees
concerning future French naval opera
tionS on the coast OF Spain. This, the
Ga~ette's correspondent also denies and
adds: Spain has received the sympa thy
of the European powers. but il liz not
believed she has yet made any alli-
anccS."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07

surrender the outlaw threw down his
gun and undauntedly facing the mob,
cried out: II don't want to Kill any other
man but myself. but I'll not be taken
alive. With these words he put the re-
VolVer to his head and fired two bullets
into his brain. falling dead In the street.
A rush was made for the door, and the
dead body Of Constable Barner was
dragged from the burning building, Just
as the roof fell in
The crowd was Mortified to find that
not only had the entire top of Barner's
head been shot away. but that his throat
mad been cut from ear to ear.
When Mrs. I:tlnger had somewhat
recovered her composure she told that
she was not willing defender of the
house with her husband, but that she
had been detained by him, and to insure
her not escaping, he had hundcufed
her feet together. Etlinger had antlci-
pated an attempt to arrest him and had
made Teritable fort and arsenal of his
mouse II was his plan to hold out as
long Is possible. and when driven to cx-
tremities to give liberty TO the children
ana XIII his wife and himself
Mrs. Etlngcr is Frustrated by the ter
rible' experience through which she pass
co. ana her reason Is threatened
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07

columns, which have been foraging for
supplies. have been accused Of wanton
destruction In many places.
The prospect OF my kind or a sugar
crop Is less encouraging than ever. Co
mez has, apparently the power to pre-
vent grinding, except on estates very
close to cities. and where lnrge forces
are retained for defense The outlook
for gathering and sending Off the to-
bacco crop Is also not encouraging.
Gomez, In u talk with an American
planter recently, said: II divide the
war into three periods. That OF invn-
sion. that of occupation and that of
expulsion. We are now In the second
pc. iod.''
He alluded to- the niartih westwar rd a nd
TO that OF Maceo through Pinar Del
RIO as the invasion. His people cer-
tainly occupy a large portion of the
territory OF Cuba now and as to how he
proposes to expel the Spaniards my In
fornant was silent
(Signed) J. FRANK CLARK.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
AN ANGRY ITALIAN MOB.
Troops Drive the Students Away-A
Large Number of Arrests MntIc.

Rome. March 6.--At Pisa yesterday
the students. believing that several hat
terles of artillery which were leaving
the place were to start for Africa,
marched In a body to the railway sta
tion, shouting Down with Crlsni."
give us back our soldiers etc. On
their way they burned copies OF the
Tribuna and Nazcen. Government or
gans.
A mob at Milan marched TO the rail-
way station last evening and smashed
the windows of that building which
they took possession of In order to pre-
vent the departure of the troops which
1t was reported were about to start for
Africa. The report turned out TO he
unfounded, hut that did not have the
effect of quieting the mob, who con-
finued to occupy the station The
troops finally made an assault upon
the building and drove the students
out.
After the station had been cleared
the disturbances were renewed and kept
up until o'clock In the morning In
the many scufiles which occurred, sew
eral soldiers, policemen and civilians
were Injured. large number of ar
rests were made.
The Prefect of Milan this morning
issued proclamation forbidding the
people TO gather in crowds or to march
In procession. a mob gathered i'm Par
ma last evening. which the police tried
to disperse. The mob attackcd the DO
lice with stones, whereupon the police
fired a volley over the heads of the
crowd. The mob scatten;Q in great
haste.
group of members of the Right
have given notice of their intention To
move In tho Chamber Of Deputies n
resolution demanding the complete aban-
donment of the Italian colony of IIry-
threa. in Abyssinia
There was renewal tonight of the
riotous demonstrations against the Gov
crnment The mob smashed the win
dows OF several buildings and stoned
the police. During the melee revolvcrs
were fired and thirteen soldiers and no
licemen and two rioters were wounded
AT Pavia mob tore up the track
preventing the departure of trains
They also cut 4 number of telegraph
wires. The rioters then proceeded 10
the Prefecture of Police and smashed
all the windows in the building. The
police fired into the mob and il is re-
ported that many were wounded
The greatest excitement prevails
everywhere and reports of disorders
come In from aR directions Excited
Radicals. Sociiists and Republican So
clalst members OF the Chamber of De
puties were seen in Rome this even
ing amid crowds of people. CRYING
Long live Menlike," Long live an
archy.'
The Social Deputies have issued a
manifesto urging the people TO insls;
upon the Government recalling the
troops from Abyssinia and granting am
EeSty to those persons imprisoned for
taking part In the recent Socialist ric.s
In Ciclly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
GRACE MIMBALL.h CAD1Enp.x
She Wires the Christian Herald WIN,
Is Necessary i'll the Premises.

New York, March 6.-The following
cablegram has been received bv the
Christian Herald:
Van. March 5. 1886.
The outlook here is rather better nra
more peaceful. Orders have been given
by the Government for five battal;ons
OF troops to proceed 10 the OUTLYING
districts to protect the Christian vii
lagos from the Kurds
The missionaries are arranging To ma
terially diminish the Christian Herald
relief work in the city of Van and are
sending as many refugees as possible
to their homes In the different Villages
Money is urgently needed to help those
who have exhausted their mea MS In the
struggle for existence during the winter
Relief work must now also take up the
distribution of seed and also cattle for
plouGhing. If funds were available we
could do much good by sending relief
parties TO outlying districts. We are
hopefully awaiting the assurance or
further aid from our friends in America.
Our industrial bureau. which is now en-
ployins several thousand families
should be continued for several months
as II Is the only means OF support for
a multitude Of helpless women and cllil-
dren.
(Signed) GRACE KIMBALL,
Missionary OF the American Bureau.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
The Schooner Mallory Released.

Tampa, Fla, March 6.-The schooner
Mallory has been released and has al
ready departed for Port Tampa. Her
papers were legitimately drawn and the
collector here was very much surprised
and disgusted at he boats arrest and
detention. Collector Lesley said she had
papers and had violated no law.
"If her owner wants her to clear for
Cuba. will issue him papers on aPpli-
cation"
District Attorney Clark wired United
States Marshal this morning the follow
ing from Jacksonville:
From facts stated by you, we can
do nothing and advise that the schoon-
er be released"
w. d. Finlayson, of Cedar Keys, is
sole owner of the boat and he exhibited
papers to prove that fact here to-day.
He said that j. l.. Cotrell, collector of
customs at Cedar Keys, had nothing
in the world to do with the boat and
knew nothing Of It's whereabouts.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-07
About Ambassador nn,nra.s Speeches

Washington March rG.-Thc rcsolu-
tion censuring Ambassador Hayard for
his Boston QIngland) and Edinburgh
speeches will not. 1t is said. be allowed
To slumber indefinitely on the House
calendar Speaker Deed Is understood
to have given assurances that they
shall E'o called up after several other
apr opration bills shall have been
passed. They are expected to provoke
a spirited. but not necessarily an acrim-
onious debate. The Democrats. under
the leadership of Mr.. MoCreary. OF
Kentucky, will vigorously oppose their
adoption. but it is claimed that they will
receive the united support of the Re-
publican majority.