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Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
CRESPO'S MESSAGE.
The Address of the President to the vene.
 zuelnn Congress.


 CARACAS, Feb. 26.-De Francisco Cas- tillo, minister of the interior, read to the Venezuelan congress the message of Presi- dent Crespo. The cabinet was present, but the president did not attend the ses- sion.
 The message began with a reference to the revolution which began last Novem- Der. It was a revolt without flag or mo- tive, the executive declared. It was who'll ly Inspired by the reckless and unlawful ambition of men eager for power at any cost. It was checked only by the energy of the government which had prepared for emergencies of that nature. The chiefs of the rebellion had all been apprehended, with the exception of those who had fled to foreign countries. or those plotters who had never been brave enough to venture within reach of the powcr of the republic. Many had been released already.
 The message said that ip all times of disturbance, and especially in the face of foreign difficulty, the citizens of tho coun. try should vie with each other in their ex- hibitiun of patriotism. The enrolment of the national guard had shown that Ven ezuela could count upon an army of 200.- poo men. While there was not sufficient money in the national treasury to buy large cruisers the nation could appropriate funds for the purchase of rapid torpedo boats for the protection of the coast.
 The message referred to the boundary dispute with Great Britain, with particu- lar regard to the attitude of the United States. Gratitude, the president said, was due to that country above all, for the req son that 1t had interfered and had become a powerful ally of Venezuela when 1t found that the integrity of an American state was gravely menaced. Venezuela's 8 rights would be peaceably maintained, the president declared, if the advice of the United States should be followed.
 This portion of the message concluded with the emphatic declaration that Vene- zucla's debt to the country of Washington could not be estimated and with distinct commendation for the part taken by Mir. Thomas, the United States minister.
 The president said that the large sums due the English and German railway con- structors would be guaranteed blythe gov ernment.
 In regard to the Cuban question, Presi- dent Crespo said that the struggle of the revolutionists in the island had naturally aroused the sympathies of all free Ameri- can states. The 1pmands of the laws of neutrality would, however, prevent gov ernment action.
 The relations of Venezuela with all South American republics, President Cres- DO said, were friendly.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
The New Jersey Lenlslatura,

TRENTON, Feb. s5.--In the house the committee on railroads and canals report. ed adversely Assemblyman Bullook's bill providing for 8 cent fares during certain hours in the morning and evening. Mir
 Bullock objected to the report and do- msnded m explanation, but none wHr giv- en by any member of the committee, and the result was the report was not concur. rcd in, and the bill was referred back. The senate blll providing for tho ap- pointment of a commission Co inquire in- to tho question of the pollution of tho Pas
 saic river and appropriating $i0,oo0 for the purpose was advocated by Mir. Roberts and opposed by Messrs. Reed and.Grcen.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
.The ereatest ssrrinn.s

Ono of those men who say something which they had better left unsaid ad- dressed the late Rev. Charles Sturgeon as he was passing out of church.
 Grasplng the preacher by the hand, the man said, see you have forgotten me, sir, and yet you once did me tho greatest service at clergyman can render to anybody"
 "What service was thatS" asked Spur geon.
 "You buried my wife, sir" replied the man, his eyes suffuscd with tears.- Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
To Caucus on the RaInes BilI.

ALBANY, Feb. a6 The Republicans in both branches of the legislature will eau. GUS upon the Rnines excise tax bill The Republican senatorial caucus will proha. bly, be held next Monday night and tho assembly whom the senate has passed tho bill. The reasons for caucus are said to be not because the bill cannot be passed without it, but to give many Republicans whose constituents are against the bill a chance to make some excuse for their fn- yorahle action.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
Lesson Learned at Home.

"What do you expect to bring for ward in this ccngressf" said one new member to another.
 Absolutely nothing" was the reply.
 But are you not going to try to write your name on the immortal scroll of fame? Don't you realize that you were sent here by your constituents to see to it that these other fellows don't let the ship of state drift on to a saud barY''
 My dear friend, don't bother my self with reflections of that kind. My wife, who is & discerning and practical woman, once made remark to me dur ing huuserleaplng time which has as- sisted me on many occasions"
 "What was it?'
 "She said that next to a genuine hero the man to be most admired is one who knows how pot to get in the way. "- Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
A Prnnosed State Park.

ALBANY, Feb 25.-A bill will be intro duced in the legislature to convert lands In the town of Ca dwell, at Lake George,
 including the historic sites Of old Fort George and Fort William Henry, into a public park. to revert to the custody of the State Association For the Preservation of Scenic and Historic Places and Objects.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
Prospec,iye Strike In Baltimore.

BALTIMORE Feb. 26.-There Is strong probability that there will be a general strike of all the men and women employ cd by the clothing manufacturers of this city within the next IS hours. The em- ployees of two of the largest concerns of this kind hays been out for several days, and their fellow workers In other shops are in sympathy with them.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27

The Bachelor-It's easier to break times than to make them.
 The Engaged Young Man tdubionslyl -I don't know about that-Philadel- phia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
nsa..o No, t,c,a.

HAVANA, Feb 26.-Antonio Maceo is not dead. It Is officially admitted that he is safely in Matanras province The ofil- cial report says he Is not even wounded.
 It Is believed that the man wounded and at first supposed to be Antonio Macco was on insurgent lieutenant colonoL
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
Rishon ,John.on Copsecrated.

DETROIT. Feb. 25.-The Rev. Joseph V. Johnson. D. D., bishop elect of the Los Angeles diocese, was consecrated as a bishop of the Episcopal church in Christ church
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
Editor Bowen Dead.

NEW YoRE, Feb. 25.-Henry Chandler Bowen, the famous editor of the Independ- ent, died of heart failure at his late home, 90 Willow street, Brooklyn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
naiirnad station nnrn.a
Ha. nonh.s About r..

PROVIDENCE, Feb. ai.-Unlon Station on tho Consolidated road, has been de stroyed by fra The loss exceeds $50, 900
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
THE BERMUDA SEIZED
A CUBAN TRANSPORT CAPTURED RY
 REVENUE OFFICERS.

Over Hundred Persons Arrested-Ecu- erai Garcia Among the Number-Ch.ra~d With Violating the Neutrality L~wa Arms and Money Captured.
 NKw YORK. Feb. a6.-The iron steamer Bermuda, flying the British flag. has been seized by revenue officers on Liberty island.
 The Bermuda has been under the watch of spanish spies for somo time. They had reason to believe she had been bought hy Cuban revolutionists and was fitting out ns flibustor,
 Sho has .been anchored off Liberty is- land since last Saturday, anu thrre was evidence that shc was preparing for sea
 Tho revenue steamer Chandler started down the bay to catch lighter loaded with ammunition and look for another
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27

Dakota has a2d persons engaged in manufactories. the annual output of the factories being sIo,7io.s55. ...
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27

ARLINGTON BOOTH. MRS. BOOTH. Herbert produced the brief from the chief of staff, Bramwell Booth, empowering the commissioner to dismiss me. He step ped back and said, I demand your keys, portfolios and offices at once
 Twas thunderstruck. It took me who'll ly by surprise. had not anticipated it at all I could not understand why my younger brother had been given authority over ma
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-27
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING.
Reject Request TO Pay for Printing
Morgan Brief.

The Board OF County Commissioners held
short and uneyentful session yesterday
morning.
The finance committee reported unfavor-
ably on the request Of w. Il. Patrick, attor-
ney for George Morgan for an allowance
of $50 for printing the brief in the appeal
OF MOrgan's case TO the supreme court At
torney Patrick stated in his communication
that he had been allowed $3.50 for his serv-
Ices In the case and had already been before
the supreme court twice in preliminary mat
ters connected with the case, but had no
money to eXpend for printing the necessary
brief The communication also stated that
Morgan has neither friends nor money to
pay for this work The finance committee
reported that there was no authority for
making the allowance. The report was
adopted, ,.
Consideration OF the application OF resi-
dents OF Benson for authority to incorporate
as a village was made a special order at
meeting OF the board, sitting as a committee
OF tho whole, at 10 O'Clock Tuesday morn
ing.
w. d. Beckett appeared as attorney for
the residents seeking the village OrganlZa-
tion, and he stated to the board that the
school district desired TO have the village
incorporated In order that the $1,000 paid
by the Ave saloons might be paid into tho
school fund OF the district instead OF into
tho general fund Of the county
The incorporation OF the village ls being
contested by the proprietor Of large Sa-
loon about to be established within the
proposed village limits,
The next meeting OF the board VIII be
held at 10 a. m. Wednesday for passing the
monthly pay roll.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-27

has already been given out for the construc-
tion OF the line from Pattonsburg to Tren-
ton, and | understand that 1t will be only
a short while before the gap between quincy
and Beardstown will be closed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
wALLING TRIAL COMING TO AN END
Desperate Attempt of the Defense to Dis
credit JacksOn's Testimony.

NEWPORT, KY, June 12.-The trial Of
Alonzo NJ. Walling as far as the examina-
ton of witnesses is concerned, will end
this week. 1t will then require Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday of next week to
give it to the jury BY noon today the de-
Tense will close. The rest Of the week
will be occupied in rebuttal or sur-rebut-
tai evidence The defense Is employing
desperate energy to break down the testi-
mony of George III. Jackson, the colored
cab driver.
A large number of dispositions and per-
sonally present witnesses We're called yes
terday for that purpose including Colonel
Washington and Colonel shepard, attor-
neys for Walling; also Judge Bennett, of
the county court. An attempt is sought
10 be made TO break down the evidence of
the clerk of Holders hotel that Walling
came in there, shook the rain off his hat
and coat, and took bed at 3 o'clock on
the morning of the murder.
The drift of the testimony was almost
wholly in the direction of these two pur-
poses. Only three experts We're examined
and they only briefly. The state of the
weather on the Thursday before and on
the Friday night and Saturday morning
of the murder will cut IA figure in the evil
dence and that was given by Captain Bay
Ter, of the Cincinnati weather bureau.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
Conference of state Health Boards.

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE eleventh annual
conference of the state boards of health
was opened in the clubroom of the Audi
forum hotel yesterday. Both the executive
of the state, Governor Altgeld, and Mayor
Swift were present to welcome the dele
gates. The body of the delegates, com.
posed almost entirely of experienced physi-
clans, reserved its applause until the re-
spective speakers had concluded their adj
dresses. The discourses following the
presidents answer to the addresses of well
come were of technical character.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17

Dolngs In tho senate and House OF Repre-
sentaftvos.


WASHINGTON, June 10. = The senate
agreed To fina! conference reports on the
naval and Indian appropriation bills,
leaving only the sundry civil and the Dis
trct of Columbia conference reports out
standing. Tho resolution for an inquiry
into the circumstances OF the award OF the
statue OF General w L. Sherman was de-
feated Lack Of a quorum defeated an at
tempt To pass the Hoover pension bill over
the veto A few bills of no general i'm
portance vera passed, and q joint resolu-
ton was agreed to for bronze tablet on
the new public building at Detroit, COM
memorating the British evacuation Of
l7D6.
The house gave its final approval to con-
ference reports on two Of the four appro-
priation bills which were in issue-the
naval and the Indian bills. The public
buildings amendments and the electric
lighting and sectarian charities items
in the District Of Columbia bill stand be-
tween congress and the final adjourn
ment Final adjournment at the latest is
a day further ahead-tomorrow with a
possibility of today. Most of the day was
devoted to the consideration of the AL
drich Underwood contested election case
drich, the contestant, was given the seat,
fifty Republicans voting no. Recess was
again taken.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE senate
passed a joint resolution for adjournment
at p. m. today. All the disagreements
between the houses were disposed Of so far
as the senate was concerned. The bill to
amend the law of contempt Of court so as
to allow cases of indirect contempt-like
the Debs case-to be tried by Jury with
appeal to the supreme court was passed,
as was the bill TO increase the salaries of
letter carriers, and the Hoover pension bill
over the veto. Adjourned to IL a. III.
today.
The house agreed to the public building
items in the sundry civil bill, and at ad.
journment had only the District of Column
bia bill to agree to. Adjournment was
taken to Il a. m. today Both houses held
night sessions, and both passed large
number of bills of only local Importance.
WASHINGTON, June l2.-As per the reso-
luton adopted by both houses Wednesday
congress adjourned sine die yesterday.
There was no business done in either
house except the formal appointment OF
committees to wait on the president and
the reception of their reports. Both pre-
siding officers made brief and graceful add
dresses thanking the members for their
courtesy and consideration, and in the
house tho speaker was accorded the un-
usual honor OF standing unanimous
vote of thanks
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
THE DEATH RECORD.

Captain JOHN G.. BoURKE, Third cav.
airy, u. 5. A, at Philadelphia.
ANDREW J. BROWN, prominent banker
Of Grand Rapids, Mich.
FRANK MAYO, the veteran actor, at
Grand Island, Neb.
STAFFORD TRyoN, leading Michigan at.
torney, at DowaRiac, Mich.
Captain j. ). KINNoN, wealthy citizen
of jefferson, Ia.
Ex-Judge ISAAC ii. MAYNARD, at AL
bany, n. Y.
JOSIAH 5. HARRISON, one Of the oldest
residents of Lebanon, Ind.
WILLIAM p. BENNETT, probate Judge Of
Cass county, at Cassopolis, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS FOR GOLD.
Michael Doran Wins the Fight NJ His Life
and Then Retires.

and Then Retiros.
ST PAUL, June l2.-As decidedly dra-
matte close To the most exciting Demo
cratic state convention held In Minnesota
for many years Michael Doran, for SCORE
of years the political boss and national
committeeman from this state. yesterday
defeated every move OF those who sought
TO bring about his defeat, winning not
only in the passage of u gold PLATFORM, but
also In being chosen by a large vote to
lead the Minnesota delegation at Chicago.
After spirited defiance OF his enemies
In the convention, he begged to be allowed
to retire from the delegation, and asked
that Daniel w. Lawler, of st. Paul. one OF
the best and most favorably known Demo
Gratis in the northwest, bo named In his
stead. There were vigorous protests from
the convention but his request was grant
ed and one of the best known Democratic
leaders in the United States gracefully re-
tired from the arena after winning one OF
the hardest fights of his life.
There were two platform reports, eight
of the committeeman favoring a gold
standard plank and six reporting a plat
form made up of selections from the ma
tional Democratic platforms of 1892, 1884.
1876 and 1868, and favoring free silver coin
age Mt l6-to-l ratio On motion to sub
stitute the minority for the majority re-
port the silver forces were defeated, the
vote being 1923 to 436.
The financial plank that was adopted
is as follows: I'VE are unqualifedly In
favor of the present gold standard of value.
We favor the use of both gold and silver
rs money, and believe that our govern
ment should coin and keep In circulation
as part of the circulating medium as
large an amount of silver as can be en-
ployed without destroying or threatening
TO destroy the existing parity of value be-
tween the unit in gold and the unit in
silver"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
Burned by Blazing whisky.

LOUISVILLE, June 15.-Fire destroyed a
large warehouse of the White Mills Dis
tillery company, situated at Eighteenth
and Lexington streets, entailing loss of
s125, 900, which is fully covered by insur-
ance. Fireman Val Schwab fell into a
burning stream Of whisky and was so
badly burned that it Is thought he will
die. John Fitzgerald and Philip Bierod,
firemen, received painful burns about the
hands and arms.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17

Said to Have Lost 500 Men in Forty-Two
Hours Fighting, Spaniards None.

force of 5000 was defeated recently on the
plains of Saratoga, near MALARIA province
of Puerto Principe, after a fight of forty
two hours, by Jimenez Castellanos' troops
Gomez lost fully 800 men, the troops los
ing none. General Goday's command
which reinforced the troops, lost four
soldiers killed and two officers wounded.
At the suggestion of the surgeon general
the council of generals decided to limit
military operations for the present to the
defensive 1t is said, however, that little
yellow fever exists among the troops.
Jose Antiono Yznaga, an American news
paper man, has been expelled and Ricardo
de la Torriente has been forbidden TO re-
turn to Cuba. Thomas Dawley, an artist,
has been released.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
CORNELIUS DEFIEs HIS PARENTS.
Grandson of the Late Commodore Wander
bilt VIII Wed Miss Wilson.


NEW YORK, June 12.-That young Cor
nelius Vanderbilt Jr., has will of his
own is shown by his desire to hasten
his marriage TO Miss Grace Wilson, In
spite of PARENTAL opposition. Invitations
are out for the ceremony, which is an
nounced to take place at 1890 o'clock
Thursday of next week at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Il Wilson, 5ll Fifth
avenue.
There will be no attempt at a show OF
display, and the wedding will be as simple
as possible bridesmaids, maids of honor
and even ushers being dispensed with
Rev. DR. J. Wesley Brown, rector of st.
Thomas church, will otficiate. The fam
lily will show their opposition TO the
match by staying away from the wedding
but young Vanderbilt has fortune Of
S2,00O,0OO in his own right, and is there
fore independent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
"Buck" Hinrichsen and Silver.

JACKSONVILLE Ills, June 12.-The Dem
ocratic convention for the Sixteenth con-
gressional district closed the fight over
representative in congress by selecting
w. H. Hinrichsen, secretary of state, for
the candidate. Among his opponents was
Ennis f. Downing, who was recently un-
seated in favor of Rinaker. The platform
declares for free silver.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
Chicago Deputy Assessor i'm Trouble.

CHICAGO, June l5.-Edward Donahue, a
deputy assessor connected with the west
town office, Is under arrest at the Des-
PLANES street police station on charges Of
obtaining money on false pretenses, the
specific offense being that he attempted TO
secure money from West Madison street
taxpayers in consideration Of reducing
thrSr assessments. 1t Is believed that 9TH
ers will appear with complaints.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
Fairbanks q Pilgrim to Canton.

CANTON, o., June 13.-The morning
train from Cleveland brought to Canton
c. w. Fairbanks, of Indianapolis, who
went to the Mckinley residence, where he
remained until noon. At that time he
was Joined by Judge William r. Day.
He left for Cleveland at 1880. General
Fairbanks, In reply to a query, said he
had nothing to say for publication.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
DIABOLIsM OF THE sPANIARDs.
Outrages Perpetrated on Cuban Women
Who Obey Gen. Weyler's Order.

Outrages Perpetrated on Cuban Women
Who Obey Gen. Weyler's Order.
KEY WEST Fla, June 15.-An Ameri-
can citizen writing to friend here gives
an account of outrages perpetrated on
Cuban women who obeyed Weyler's order
requiring them TO present themselves at
the Spanish forts and camps. He was an
eye witness of one of the outrages. Re
Gently Sonora Martinez and her 15-year-
old daughter appeared at a Spanish camp.
After addressing insulting remarks to
them the officer in command tore the cloth
ing from the girl and exposed her to the
soldiers; then at the point of the bayonet
the nude girl was forced to march in front
of the column Of troops. To escape dis
honor by the Spaniards hundreds of Gu
ban women are joining the insurgent
army
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
Charity Conference Closes.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 1.-The
National Conference of Charities and Cor
rections closed its work last night. The
officers elected are: President, Alexander
Johnson, of Fort Wayne; general secre-
tary, II. III. Hart, of st. Paul Mimi.
treasurer, Levi l.. Barbour, of Detroit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
Broke a Bike Record.

BUFFALO, June ia. w. Luce, who Is
en- route from Chicago to New York in an
effort to break the bicycle record between
those two cities, when he reached Buffalo
had broken the Chicago to Buffalo re-
cord by three hours and five minutes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
Suicide of q wealthy Man.

ST. LOUIS, June 1l.-John X. Best, a
wealthy lumber dealer, committed suicide
Wednesday at his residence by cutting
his throat with a razor His act was due
TO temporary alteration of the mind pro-
duced by fright at the violence of the re-
cent cyclone. Mr.. Best was manager for
the Big Four Lumber company of Arkan-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
Knights OF Honor Elect Officers.

the supreme lodge, Knights of Honor, the
election of officers resulted: John r. Null
ligan, supreme dictator, Yonksrs, N. Y. !;
ID. f. Nelson, supreme reporter, st. Louis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-06-17
They Will Continue the Strike.

MILWAUKEE, June I5.-In spite of the
fact that the street cars are each day carry
ing more and more people the striking
street car men have voted to continue the
strike for three months, if necessary