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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
PERF|DY OF A WOMAN,
A Mother Who Is Said to
Hold Her Child for
Ransom.
Inquiries Made for Mrs. Minnie 7
Chandler, Who Deserted Her
Husband in Denver.

The aid of the Society for the Preven-
ton of Cruelty to Children has been asked
in case of unusually pathetic interest,
which the following letter explains:
DENVER, Colo, Feb. 8. 1896.
To the Humane Society, San Francisco Col
SIRs: There is in your City Mrs George a.
Chandler, or Mrs. Minnie f. Chandler-her
own name. She is young woman of good
size and form. She has heavy suit of yellow
hair-once rich brown, now blondined. She
is 70 years OF age, is called handsome has with
her child, afine-looking boy baby. years old
| to-day. She has always been in trouble, owing
to her own bad character. She has had good
home all her ife-everything that love, pa
her has been done 10 make her good woman,
but all to no purpose. She was married
to % George H; Chandler December Is.
1892. The child-George Herbert Chandler
was born February 3, 1894. She has led a
wretched life with her husband, going from
DAD to worse as fast as she could. She had a
good nome well furnished by her foster par
ents (she is an adopted child, but she would
not take an interest in it, had no love for her
child, neglected it so shamefully that it wa S
only saved by being cared for by her mother
(the writer) Last fall the husband left her
and sued for divorce and the custody OF the
child. She begged SO hard for him to lake her
back, made so many promises to lead a better
life, to stay at home and take up the duties of
a wife (Which she had never done), and to take
care OF the child, he took her back, but her
prom ises, as has always been the case were
sold all of the household goods and very sud-
denly cleared out, getting away wi tn the baby,
and the next We heard of her she was in San
Francisco.
She has written one letter to her husband
and to-day we received very lengthy letter
from her. She gives no street mum Der in
either letter, but tells us to direct to the gen
eral delivery. In her letter received to-day
she wants more money; says she is out of money
and the baby is sick for want of proper food.
Now this is terrible if true. 1t is lovely Chi Id
and love it so dearly that it almost distraets
me to think of that child, SO helpless, suffering
or even dying for food
So long as it was within my reach and power
cared for all its wants, bought and made all
of its clothing, because she would not. She did
not take the child because of any love she had
for ii. but for ransom, thinking that for its
sake we would continue to furnish money, but
that will not work any longer. We have spent
thousands OF dollars on her and can do no
more.
She is utterly untru.hful in every respect,
can tell the most touching stories and play the
greatest fove for her baby. She will not work
and will obtain money in any possible manner.
She sold all the household goods before she
left
Won't you try to find the child and report to
US whether he is suffering? The mother must
take the consequences of her own act. Very
respectfully, MRS. NJ j. BURNS,
1867 South Fifteenth street.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
MAX KiTzAUER ON TRIAL,
He Is Charged With Issuing
and Selling Forged Chinese
Certificates.
Said to Be a Member of the Old
Ciprico Gang-A Verdict Ex.
pected To-Day.

Max Katzauer was on trial in the United
States District Court yesterday on the
charge of forgery and conspiracy. The
examination was completed, and A. b.
Stonehill made a strong plea for the ac-
quittal of the prisoner. Judge Morrow
will deliver his charge to the jury this
morning. District Attorney .Foote con-
Quoted the prosecution.
The prosecution contended that Katz-
auer belonged to the Ciprico gang of
Chinese certificate forgers. The prisoner.
it is alleged, forged the name of Collector
Welburn to numerous certificates and dis
posed of them at sums ranging from $3.50
to 5000. When arrested a forged certificate
was found on his person. Another was
discovered in Cipricos room. Ciprico is
now in prison for the part he took in de-
frauding the Government; also an accom-
plice named Foss.
Katzauer's attorneys claimed that he
was only tool in the hands OF the Ciprico
gang. Witnesses for the prosecution de-
posed that Katzauer did business through
a Chinese broker. His trial has been pend
Ing for months.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08

have been voluntarily sent to Wells &
Richardson Co., who prepare it in Bur-
lington, Vermont
Paine's celery compound is the most re-
markable remedy for the blood and nerves
known to the 10Th century. 1t is employed
by the foremost physicians in curing kid
ney and liver troubles and the diseases due
to nervous disorders. faulty nutrition, and
seem little short of the miraculous.
Paine's celery compound builds up the
system, purifies The blood, regulates the
nerves. The weak and worn out soon find
their frames inyigorated, their spirits
raised, and their strength renewed.
E 1t makes people we'll.
1t is as superior to the ordinary nervines,
bitters and sarsaparillas as strength is bet
ter than weakness.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08

Minister Son. in puzzled way. "I showed
my credentials, but it didn't do any good"
Minister Sob will be here two or three
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08

The aid of the Society for the Preven-
ton of Cruelty to Children has been asked
in case of unusually pathetic interest,
which the following letter explains:
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Higgins Omcial Seat.
DENVER, Colo, Feb, 3. 1896

The suit of Henry C. Gesford against NJ. r.
Higgins to secure Higgins seat as Insurance
Commissioner came before Judge Sanderson
yesterday on motion to strike out an amend
ment to the complaint. The original COM
plaint was demurred to on the ground that
while it alleged that Higgins had while in
Office accepted railroad pass. still it did not
state any specific act of acceptance. The COM
plaint was amended accordingly, and now a
motion 10 strike out the amendment has been
substituted.
About $4,000, 900 worth of property is
aarlu lacf kv ir,.I ,cxIa ND
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08

ship has been banded about among the
owners, until it has finally wound up in a
suit for possession brought in the Superior
Court here. To keep the horse and race
him. Van Ness had to give bond for his
delivery to the plaintiffs should they win
the suit, and the bond has been accepted
over the plaintiffs objections.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08

It has long been known that Irish girls
have the best eyes, wit and com plexion
and now we are told that ssthev have the
most beautiful hands in the world.u
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
HUNrsvILLEena SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs Pierre Mundry was the guest of a little time last week.
 Miss Louise Morse is in Winsted as the guest of relatives and friends.
 The many friends of Miles Hanchett, of this town, will be pleased to hear that he has received the appointment of po,tnaster in Orange, N J. The Sun lay Standard of Jan. 26 (Newark, N J) n referring to the appointment says: MT Hanchett is clean democrat. be- ing free from any political ring" He is man the party has sought several times to fill important offices. MT Han chett's early life was spent in this town, Twenty-six years ago he accepted po- sition in a hat shop in Orange. A few years later through his energy and busl- ness tact he was given the superintend- : .ency of o B Rutan's hat factory in Orange. A year ago he resigned that position to assume charge of the Knox hat shop in Brooklyn, which position he now resigns to accept the position of postmaster in Orange. This community extends heayty good wishes to him in his new vocation.
 Mrs Samantha Judd celebrated her 87th birthday Tuesday, Feb. Mrs Judd is unusually we'll and active for g person of her advanced age.
 The remains of Mrs Eliza W. Reed of Falls Village. were brought to this place for burial Tuesday. Feb 4. Until the death of her husband, MT John B. Reed, which occurred several years ago, Mrs Reeds life was spent here (So. Canaan. Her last years were spent with her neice, Miss Hattie Hosford. of Falls Village. Mrs Reed was of an un- usually sunny disposition; respected and loved by all who knew her.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
NORFOLK.

Plumb Brown, 8 much respected citizen, died at bis home, and in the same house in which he was born and had always lived. on Sunday, Feb ?, at the age of "A. His funeral was largely attended on Wednesday at ? p. m., the Rev Mir DePen officiating.
 The Rev Mir Todd is holding a series of meetings at the Methodist church this week.
 MT George Nash and Miss Nellie Palmer were married on Wednesday of last week by the Rev Mir DePeu, and commenced keeping house in their home already furnished and ready for them.
 James Thompson WAS called on Mon day to Cornwall by the death of his father.
 Mrs O. H. Caul and her daughter Maud are spending two weeks, visiting in New Britain.
 Mir Henry M Jones died at bis home in West Norfolk on Sunday and was buried on Tuesday.
 MrslG. T Johnson entertained the Norfolk Club on Wednesday evening of last week and this Thursday evening they are to hold masquerade ball at the Gymnasium
 Mrs J. O'Brien. of New Britain. is wis., iting at her brothers. Wm O'Connor's
 Mrs Carl Stoeckel entertained the church choir on Saturday evening most royalty Refreshments were served and very enjoyable evening spent.
 Mrs Alice Herrick of Housatonic, Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs 8. D. Garfield
 The Dramatic Club will present big. gorgeous minstrel slow at Village Hall Tharsday evening, Feb. 13 There are 25 star performers besides Barker & Leversidge's orchestra. See ,he large posters,
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
OUR POSITION.

We have another word to say to our correspondents and to the readers of this paper in general. A short time ago we published an article, Loyalty to Patrons," clearly setting forth our stand in the matter of puffs. The concise idea of that article is this: Free puffs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper either in its advertising columns, subscription list or job printing department will be re- spectfully consigned to the waste bas- ket We want to have you understand this.
 Another point that we want you to positively remember is where we draw the line on free advertising. Any notice of an entertainment where any money is to be taken in, collected or made is an advertisement and will not be publish ed gratis, whether for churches, organi- cations or individuals. Other notices, such as those relating to the business of people, are, when free advertisements. too obvious to need explanation.
 Our position in this matter is only a just one and one of business. Run the entertainments on business principles and figure in your newspaper advertis ing along with your other expenses. Where we do an amount of Job printing for such entertainments we make no charge for the notice, being perfectly willing to present it as complimentary to our patrons. As for the free puffs for non patrons they will only appear in the waste basket as we are under no ob- ligation to publish them. If any of the proceeding described notices are worth publishing they are worth paying the low rate per line for.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
CORN WALL.

Mrs Harry Cham mberlain and son are visiting at Iher fathers, Wm. Bennett's.
 Judge Geo. 0. Harrison has present. ed the Cornwall Library with hand some map of the town of Cornwall with all of the surveys of the original pro- prietors neatly drawn on it. The map is seven feet in length by 40 inches in width and has taken vast deal of study and patience to complete it. Mir Har- rison has been over 30 years working at it at times when he had opportunity and i. will we'll pay anyone interested in the matter of the foundation of our town to make careful study of it.
 MT John Chipman died at his resi-. dence in East street on Wednesday, Jan. 29th. MT Chipman- will be sadly miss ed, not only by those in his own neigh borhood to whom he was always ready to lend helping hand, but by all who had dealings with him. He was born in Cornwall 66 years ago and has passed his life in this town. He was known as 8 man who attended strictly to hls own business and was not concerned about other peoples affairs. He was man of whom there are none to spare in Corn. wall, strictly honest, good farmer. and if all our farmers were of the same kind we should be much more prosperous town. He leaves an only daughter, Miss Lizzie, who mourns the loss of kind and indulgent father, and the shock is the more severe as she was called to mourn the death of her mother nine years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
As Editor BoIles Sees Us.

Editor Beckley O: the Connecticut Western News ably demonstrates that the people of Canaan are a ''peculiar people" He points out that the entire equipment of the place for extinguish- ing fires i just two hundred feet of hose; and yet the people have contribu- ed money liberally for the support of churches, for home missions, for village improvement; and spend at least $l .50O annually as premiums on fire insurance policies "bat not fifteen cents for hose UT hydrants." Several thousand dollars are paid every year Ito support ministers and churches Ia protection against eternal fire) but not one dollar for protection against temporal fire. " We'll, if those Canaanites do not rouse themselves. they will have Hell on earth some day when the fire fend gets on rampage among them, even if they escape he'll in the next world; and the chances are that they will be punished with fire in both places. Beckley is right, but his warning, like that of one crying in the wilderness, may not be needed. New Milford Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
FACTS ABOUT cHAMPAeNE.
Sweet and Dry Wine and That Which
 Comes In Maenums-

Sweet and Dry Wine and That Which
 Comes Tn Magnums-
 It is commonly said in this country that the best French champagnes arc sent to Russia and the United States. It is said in Engla however, that the best French champagnes are sent to Rus sia and Great Britain and that the best cannot stand the voyage to America. Wherever the truth rests, 1t is pretty well yn that the champagnes con- sumed in France itself are not what Americans esteem the best. The French like sweet champagne, and what is there called dry wine would be esteemed here sweet wine. The driest cham pagnes are made almost exclusively for export.
 There are some odd superstitions touching champagne that have no real foundation. It is occasionally affirmed that great deal of so called champagne is made of gooseberries.
 My dear boy" said a famous cham pagne grower to a young Englishman visiting him, that story about cham pagne made from gooseberries is absurd, for the reason that it is much cheaper to make 1t from grapes than from goose berries. Perhaps if 1t were not we might-well, I'll not say what we might do. '"
 There is popular belief that mag mum of champagne is big bottle of the very finest wine produced, and magnums are always named in the accounts that come from luxurious banquets. AS mat ter of fact a magnum is likely to contain a comparatively inferior wine of its brand and for an excellent reason. Sparkling champagne is distinguished from still wine by the fact of being ma tured in the bottle. But, unhappily, it is difficult to make bottle larger than quart that will be strong enough at all points to resist the force of the gases generated in the process of maturing. Even the champagne bottled in quarts is lost in considerable quantities by the breaking of the bottles during the proc ess of fermentation. So the magnum of champagne is filled from small bottles after the process of fermentation is com plete, and from that fact the wine thus bottled is less likely to be the best of its u tuo tboA ehob boNbACo III QudAb bo- When large London wine dealer was giving great dinner, feature of the table decoration was an enormous bottle of champagne wreafhed with flowers. It had been especially prepared in France and was said to be the largest bottle of champagne ever imported into Great Britain. The bottle was greatly admired by the guests. number cf champagne buyers, but disaster follow ed, for the bottle was too weak for the wine, and in the midst of the meal, doubtless owing to a rise in tempera- ture, broke, and the table was suddenly flooded with frothing champagne.
 It is noteworthy, however. on the other hand, that champagne in quarts | is likely to be better in quality than champagne in pints, because the wire natures better in the larger bottle. Of course the difference is not noticeable by the ordinary consumer, not blessed, or cursed. with a delioately sensitive | palate. New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
W EST CORNw ALL.

Mrs Lewis Ocain is visiting in Sharon,
 0. Robestock will occupy Mrs D. B. Baldwin's rooms.
 Miss Dell Coohrsne expects to go to Bridgeport soon to assist her sister, Nellie, in teaching short hand school.
 The Y. P. s. O. B. exercises in the chapel for O. B. day passed off very good.
 If you have any children and do not send them to school and cannot show g good cause for not sending them. the state authorities will make you pay 8 fine and some costs, and then send them for you Some of the residents of this town find that this is the law. when they found that they had some fines and costs to pay last week. Better send the children to school, it is cheaper. and we hope will be an example for some of the rest who do not send regular.
 R. F. Smith Jr., is laid up with the quinsy this week.
 We are again called 10 mourn the loss of one of the oldest residents O.: this town, John Chipman. who died last Wednesday after a short sickness. NJ, Ubipman will be missed by many as he was good neighbor and kind friend !; the funeral was largely attended at his home Friday.
 We were sorry to hear of the financial embarrassment of Green & Oonhrane. of New Milford, last week. We now lesrn that H. Cochrane, of the above firm. will be the successor. We wish him snccess, Mir Cochrane was born and brought mp in this village
 John Thompson died Sunday from lingering illness He is an old resident If this town. Time of funeral not known at this writing.
 R. N Cochrane was in New Milford on business one or two days last week
 It is rumored that the creamery will close April 1st.
 Fred Scoville is home from Sheffield sick with the measles.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
LAKKvILLE.

David W. Stone, one of our oldest and highly respected citizens, died last Thursday afternoon, aged "A years and for over a year. On Tuesday of last i'll and kept sinking rapidly. His chil. dren were summoned to his bedside, those who live away from home by telegraph. The funeral took place SsG' urday afternoon and was largely attend ed by relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the house. Rev F. Abrams oficiated. Deceased rested in handsome casket. on which was placed a beautiful bunch of calla lilies and other flowers. The bearers were Messrs Wm. B. Perry. Petor Turner, Walter Turner, o. Benjamin, Charles Day and Wm. Rsynsford. There were three sisters of the deceased present, the eldest, Mrs Louise Vosburgh, hale, hearty old lady aged 81 years, and her two daughters. Mrs Hoysradt, of Mil lerton, N. Y., and Mrs Jacobi and her husband, of Philmont, N. Y. The second eldest sister, Mrs Phoebe Por ter and daughter. of Boston Corners. N. r., and the youngest sister. Mrs Lucy Vosburgh. and daughter. of West Stock bridge, Mss. Deceased leaves a wife six sons and two daughters All but two of the sons were present at the fu neral MT and Mrs Chas. Stone of Winsted, Mrs Louise Merritt of Win sted. MT and Mrs Frank Stone of Falls Village, Mr and Mrs John Ames of Litchfieid. They have the sympathy of the public at large in their loss of kind husband and father. Mir Peter Wilsey and daughter, of Copske, N. r., = atives of Mrs Stone, were also among the mourners. MT David W. Stone bas lived in the town of Salisbury nearly 50 years and in Lakeville 36 years. Inter ment was made in Salisbury cemesery
 On Lincoln's birthday anniversary Feb. 12 lecture will be delivered at Roberts Opera House by Rev Mir Cad man. subject, Abraham Lincoln"
 At this writing (Tuesdsy afternoop) the Woman's Relief Corps and thei, friends expect to visit one of their mem bers, Mrs Haight, of Sharon, who ha, invited them to partake of her hospital ity this evening. No doubt larg' number will go. for it will be gooo sleighing, in fact the best we've had this winter.
 Our dramatic circle will give the drama, "The Flowing Bowl or the Losr Californian" next week Thursday and Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
What Com petition Does. New Milford Gazette.

Competition, as most people do not seem to realize, may, under certain cir cumstances, enhance the price of articles rather than to reduce the price as it is ordinarily supposed to do. The null duplication of feed stores in New Mil ford is said to have increased the price of grain at one time; and now the writer of an article in another column suggests that many grocery stores me having a like effect. Too many saloons are now another feature; ;but no conditions cause any variation in the prices of drinks. A poorer quality of whiskey may, how ever, be expected.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
MILL RIVER.

Robert Hayes will soon go to New York as travelling salesman for g wholesale grocery firm of that city. Robert IS we'll liked young man and all wish him success in his new field oi labour.
 George Lester will move into the house recently vacated by Alpheus Leffingwell. Mir Leffingpell G i'll move to his farm on Brewer Hill. .- James Murray, wife and son have all been sick with the grip at once. but are out of danger now.
 At last we have some fine sleighing. David Funk will be tried st the District court at Great Harrington to day for adultery and abduction
 Elwarl Sission died on Sunday aged about 60 years.
 Miss Katie Kane, who has been at Holyoke learning the dress making trade for the past year returned hom. recently and has located here. Harkl I hear of wedding bells More about 1t next week.
 OCCASIONAL.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-06
FALLS VILLAGE.
Court of Common Pleas opened here

Court of Common Pleas opened here Tuesday.
 Mrs J. B. Reed died Saturday at the age of 85 years. She had been resi- dent of this place for 12 or 15 years past. The funeral was held at the resi- dence of Miss Hattie Hosford, Tuesday.
 Giles Skiff, of Ellsworth, was guest of Dr Skiff day or two last week.
 The railroad company expect to be- gin cutting ice for their ice houses along the road this week.
 George V, Capron has moved into the rear of his jewelry store recently occu- pied by Charles Pulver.
 There was fair sleighing Tuesday from the snowfall of Monday evening.
 The funeral of Stephen Brigner, who died last Thursday at the age of 10 years, was held at the M. E. Church Sunday in place of the regular service. Rev J. W. Bohlman officiating. He represented the town (Cansan) in the General Assembly two or three sessions and was as many times selectman and held other minor town offices, He came to this country from Germany when young man and worked for John Adams, who owned the farm then where Frank Reed now lives, and at tended school in the schoolhouse which stood near the basement house below the Adams farmhouse. Mir Brigner also worked in Ames' forge for some time afterward, previous to his purchas- ing the farm on which he died. He was thrifty farmer and his farm was we'll cared for. He had the best inter- est of the town at heart while in it's ser vice and was life long democrat. He was good inhabitant and had bsen a memb of the M E church since 1871 A beautiful pillow of roses of various colors, wreath and several bouquets of flowers were placed on the casket. The burial was at Grassy Hill cemetery We omitted to state at the time of writing our last communication that he seemed to be on the gain. but pneumonia after wards set in and he died ss stated the day of the qualifications of the NEWS.
 The drama Bread Upon the Waters" was we'll presented at Citizens Hall last night by our home dramatic club.