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August 15, 1869: Went to Charing Cross to see the great Dutchman. l did walk under his arm with my hat on and could not reach his chin with the tips of my fingers"
 Catanus, a Swedish giant, who was nine feet high, was on exhibition in London in 1742, and several old hand bills still exist which set forth the measurements of this freak of nature. Thirty years later we have Charles Byrne, who was eight feet four inches In height in his stocknged feet. He, however, died young, at the age of twenty two, from hard drinking. Cot ter O'Byren, another Irish giant, followed a few years later. He was born at Kinsale in f761, and at the age of fifteen was eight feet high. This by the time he was twentythree had increased to nine feet four inches, and then he changed his name to O'Briap, in order to make people think that he
 was descended from King Brian Boru, and went on exhibition. At this husl- ness he of course soon realized a very comfortable fortune, dretired-dying at Clifton, on September S. 1894. His
 will especially provided that his body should be thrown into the sea In order to prevent the surgeons from cutting 1t up. There may still be one or two people alive who remember Big Sam" the Regents porter-he was nearly nine | feet high and in the beginning of this
 century was a familiarfigureinLo London
 Giant seem to have been at a discount
 after that time, at least in London l until within tine memory of most of the rising generation. Capt Bates, al eight-foot inhabitant of Nova Scotia
 was the first to break the depression; | then came Miss Annie Swan Of Ken
 lucky, who finally married him, and
 was likewise eight feet in height ! Chang, the Chinese giant who onls
 died about five years ago, excited the
 curiosity of the British public next l Herr Winkelmeyer, who was certainly | the tallest of recent giants, then drew the money of the public into the pock- cts of his proprietors until he died al 1 an early age, and now Al Hassan, wft
 1t Is said may rival him, although ht
 has more than a foot to grow, is tht | giant lion of the country.
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District of New Haven, ss Probate Court,
 

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 May 10, 1897. ESTATE of JULIUS HERMANN late of New Haven. in said District, deceased. The Administratrix having exhibited her administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance 1t Is
 ORDERED-That the 17th day of May, Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, In said District, be and the same is appoint cd for hearing on the allowance of said account, and this Court directs the Admin istratriX to give notice of the time and place of said hearing by publishing this or der three times in some newspaper having q circulation in said District, and due re- turn make
 LIVINGSTON w. CLEAvELAND, my11 St Judge.
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COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.


 The Committee on Claims will meet in Room 10 and II, City Hall, on Monday. May IT, 1897, at 8 p. nl., for the purpose of considering the following matters: Petition of L. Gertrude Burrows for com pensation because of personal injury. Petition of Patrick Spane for damages, Petition of Levy Morris for damages be- cause of personal injuries.
 Petition of John E. Graham for compen- sation because of personal injury. Petition of Margaret T. AcQueeny for damages because of personal injuries. Petition of Mamie Earth for damages be- cause of personal injuries.
 Petition of Joseph Lazeunesse for dam ages because of personal injury.
 Petition of Mrs. W, II, Kennedy for com pensation for personal injury.
 Petition of Sara A. Booth for compensa- tion for personal injuries:
 Petition of Mary O'Neil for compensation for personal injuries.
 Petition of Emil and Jeannette Adler for compensation for personal injuries. All persons interested in the foregoing are hereby notified to appear and be heard thereon without further notice. Per order:
 F. CHILLINGWORTH. Chairman.
 Attest: EDWARD A. STREET, my14 St Assistant City Clerk.
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There will be a grand dem onstration at the Boston Gro cery, where Huckins' Soups will be served free of charge to prove their superiority to any soups made. Comparison will be made with any other brand of soups desired by vis- itors desiring to know the truth.
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PARKER G cRlPPS,
my14 Ct fl GEORGE STREET.

District of New Haven, ss Probate Court,
 May 18th 1897. ESTATE of SAMUEL P. NEWTON, late of Woodbridge, In said District, deceased. :. New Haven hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the credit Ors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time wll be debarred a recovery. All per. sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JAMES 4. CHURCH,
 my14 3t* Administrator,
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dNants.

One Cent Word each insertion, five cents Word for a full Week, seven times.
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A Big Buy Doubles Oup Stock
 And Decreases Our Prices.

In four words, that's the story of our efforts this week. Essential news to the prudent housekeeper.
 Listen!
 Double Stock-For we have secured all the valuable goods of the Home Furnishing Co.,, just gone out of busi- ness.
 Just make a mental note of that an nounCement.
 Decreased prices-For our warerooms already liberally equipped, are now doubly burdened. We begin this week the sacrifice of dollars for the room we need.
 Iris fortunate for the shrewd buyer, just when moving and house renovat- ing means many new things.
 Even if you haven't all the cash, it's no obstacle here.
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43 LIVINGSTON street, upper flat; all modern improvements. Inquire on
 my4 If THE PREMISES.
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YOTr MAY OWN

a fine horse for either road or work pur poses, but we can show you better one Come and see him,
 Our stock Is guaranteed.
 Free exhibitions daily.
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FOR RENT, PLEASANT furnished single or adjoining rooms, with or without board. my14 If 135 ST. JOHN ST
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FOX KENT, LOWER part of house seven minutes west of Post Office, all Improvements, seven rooms, $21. Inquire ap14 If 126 YORK SIT
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HOUSE $2,5OO.

iOVSE PZ,DUU. NINE rooms, hot air furnace suitable fol
 one or two families; barn; lot 45x125 feet grapevines, shrubs etc.; three minutes from cars. Address my11 It HOUSE, This Office.
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@eal Estate.
EllR, ISENI'
FOR KENT
EOR RENT

NO, 3S Lyon street, whole house, rooms; all Improvements, Inquire at -
 ap7 If 133 UNION ST
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LARGE and small pigs, Apply to
 C. W. BLAKESLEE, Potter Farm, my14 3t Hamden, Conn.
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FOR SALE.

STOKE FOR KENT. FOR rent--store, basement and second floor, No 3S1 State street, now occupied by Morning News Co.,: possession April 1st
 WILBUR F. DAY, mh11 If S09 Chapel street.
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|
 DR. MARY J. WRIGHT can be consulted on all Diseases and Business Matters at to 12 q. m., 2 to 9 p. m. Consultation, $1O0. pr. Wright will be out of the city through the month of May
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TO RENT.
FOR RENT,
TO RENT

ROOMS, furnished or unfurnlshed, with board; central modern Improvements
 my3 If Address D., This Office
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WANTED,
m,tsreIlamenus.

TRADING STAMPS FREE. TWO stamps for each empty Royal Catsup, Bo-kaska, Welcome Blue large size), and Bugsectknockout bottles; Saturdays only. my6 If Bo-kas-ka Manufacturers.
The herald., 1897-02-25
M'KINLEY'S HEALTH
No Fever bnt Complains Of Headache and
Lassitude

Lassitude
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24.-Major Nc
Kinley did not pass as comfortable a
day today as yesterday. At $50 o'clock
tonight DIR. Phillips reported that Mr.
Mckinley did not have the slightest
trace Of fever from the grip. He took a
drive this afternoon and also a short
walk. Major Mckinley thinks he will
be perfectly well in a day or two, al
though the headache and lassitude of
the grip clings to him.
Colonel j. j. McCook, whose name has
been mentioned for a cabinet place, did
not arrive today and it cannot be learn
ed that he Is expected
The newspaper correspondents who
have been in Canton during the past
year were rendered banquet tonight
at the Hurford house. Responding to an
invitation to- be present Mr Mckinley
wrote:
CANTON, O., Feb. 24-Gentlemen Of
the Press: Your kind invitation to be
present at your farewell dinner has been
received, but it is impossible for me, for
once, to comply with your wishes. Ac-
oept my cordial regards and earnest
desire for your present and future hap
piness, prosperity and health.
Whatever have been your embar-
easements of the year, during the cam
paign or after, since first our acquaint-
ance and association began, 1 cheerfully
bear witness to your uniform courtesy
and consideration and especially to your
great industry in the work devolving
upon you. The life of the newspaper
man is always busy, and 1 know you
will make it useful and elevating, 50
far as In you lies.
wishing you a pleasant evening an l
believing you will carry to your homes
many kind recollections of Canton and
her hospitable people, am, very t1ply
yours, WILLIAM M klNLEI.
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ChILE'S NAVY
VIII See That the Country Has Q Little
Peace

VIII See That the Country Has Q Little
NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Ex- President
Jorge Montt of Chile, who is known in
this country as the fighting admiral"
reached this city today.
Senior Months visit is official. He is
in the United States in his capacity as
vice admiral of Chile to study the United
States navy, with view of facilitating
improvements already projected in the
navy Of that country. The vice admiral
explained the purpose of his visit to
this country as follows: II shall re-
main here two months, learning what
I can regarding the United States navy
and methods of naval construction.
What will do will be done informally
and with as much expedition as possi-
BILE. l intend after leaving this country
to go to England, France, Germany
Spain, Italy and possibly Greece and
Turkey to study naval conditions there
as 1 study them here
With regard to the plans of the Chill
ian republic in the matter Of future ma
val construction, Vice Admiral Montt
said he could not speak. but added:
Chile Is for peace-absolute peace"
1t is reported, however. that Chile in
tends to largely increase her navy
and that when the report Of her envoy
is available ,ironclads of the latest Amer
lean and British types will be ordered.
Vice Admiral Montt admitted that ne
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the majority and the minority. The
senate omended by striking out the ex-
perts. The report was to the effect that
the senate recede from it's position. A
long debate followed the introduction
of the report but it was finally adopted.
The following assembly bills were
passed:
BY Caminetti, relating to the disqual-
ification of judges; by Shanahan, relat-
ing to the redemption of property sold
on execution.
IN ASSEMBLY
The special order in the assembly this
morning was Boone's bill to provide for
the issue and sale or exchange Of fund
ing bonds of irrigation districts. The
bill passed. Cartwright gave notice of
reconsideration.
The house was thrown into an uproar
over the consideration of the report of
the committee on the contested election
of Kelsey -McLaurin. The question was
on the adoption of the report and the
resolution to seat Kelsey. Caminetti
wanted his amendment to the effect that
the matter be recommitted adopted.
The motion was lost and Caminetti ap-
pealed from the decision of the chair.
The chair was sustained and the report
and resolution adopted. Bridgeford gave
notice of reconsideration.
The following senate bills were passed:
Amending the civil code relating to re-
ceivers and referees; amending section
456 of the civil code relating to rail-
roads; relating to conveyances Of real
property by married women and limit
Ing the time in which to commence ac-
tions for the recovery of community
property.
The committee on engrossment report
ed the following bills had been returned
from the printer, not engrossed, "for the
reason that the state printing office Is
now closed, by reason of the strike of the
employees thereof. and that he is unable
to engross the following assembly bills
within the time of forty eight hours, as
prescribed by law, said bills being num-
bered 308, 122, 27S, IS, 427, 44O, 5O4 80,
62, 653, 311, 297, 3O7, PSI, 312. ia"
The bill relating to the disposition Of
life estates or homestead or community
property, on owners death, in certain
cases, was passed.
Stratton's primary election bill was re-
ported back by the committee on cleo
ton laws, with few trifling amend
ments. The bill was ordered to the
printer and to be placed on the senate
special file
Assembly bills so2 to so6 inclusive, re-
lating to the bureau of highways, were
read a second time and made special
orders for tomorrow.
The rules were suspended and Strait
toms primary bill was given a second
reading and made a special order for
Friday.
Americas bill to transfer the girls
from Whittier to the Santa Clara home
for the feeble minded was passed.
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THE FIRST DRAWING ROOM
The Queen Grows Tired Before the Function Il
Ended

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The first drawing
room of the season was held today with
all due and appropriate ceremonials.
The queen was wheeled from her pri-
vate apartments to the throne room and
during the ceremony sat on low chair
draped with scarlet and gold placed in
front of the throne. The Princess of
Wales and Princess Christina were on
one side of her majesty, and the Duke of
Connaughton on the other.
Only members of the diplomatic corps
and privileged members of the aris-
toracy, who had entire. were received,
and her majesty left before the general
presentations, which were taken by the
Princess Of Wales in behalf of her mai
esty.
In the absence of Lady Salisbury, the
Duchess of Devonshire presented the
diplomatic ladies. Aside from the am
bassadors there were few gentlemen
present. The queen addressed few
words to each of the ambassadors
The Americans presented were Mrs
Marshal Fox and her daughter, Miss
Maynard Butler, of Boston, and the
Marquise de Wentworth.
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emma says 1t is reported that Queen Olga,
who was an honorary admiral of the
Russian fleet, has sent the insignia back
to St. Petersburg, declaring she cannot
hold rank in a fleet that fired upon the
Greeks.
A dispatch to the Standard from Con-
stantinople says:
The cabinet has decided to prepare
for an eventual march on Athens should
Greece decline to comply with the porte's
demand and evacuate Greece. A note
to this effect will be sent to Greece in the
near future. The military Preparations
have already been set on foot. 1t is said
the minister of marine has pledged him
self to have thirteen ships ready week
from now.
The Athsns correspondent Of the
Standard says that he has learned from
reliab BILE source that Greece will reject
these demands.
MODERATION COUNSELED.
LONDON, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Times from Athens says: Two of the
most influential papers counsel modera-
tion and Difference to the European
powers. Other papers urge an imme-
date declaration of war and an advance
into Macedonia, "the consequences of
which would endanger Europe more
than Greece"
A bitter feeling prevails against Eng
land because some supposed she secretly
supported the Greek policy. but the
greatest animosity has been displayed
against Emperor William. Popular
feeling is strong that only the complete
abolition of the sultan,s jurisdiction in
Crete will calm the excitement
1t is stated that Col Vassos, COM
mander of the Greek forces on the island
Of Crete, is marching to the interior.
King George has sent the following
message to the Greek army: 1.-The king
in this critical circumstance relies for
aid on the patton, his officers and the
army and upon no foreign power
RESULTS OF BATTLE
ATHENS, Feb. 24.-According to the
official figures, 400 Turks were killed
wounded or missing in the recent fight
in Crete, and 104 were taken prisoners.
A dispatch to the Times from Constan-
tinople says: AS a result of the special
cabinet council held Tuesday the Turk
ish newspapers publish voluminous de-
tails of the naval and military PROPOSE
tions, with the object of silencing the
Mohammedan criticism regarding gov
ernmsnt inertness. Emperor William
has again telegraphed to the sultan as
surances of his friendly support.
A dispatch to the Times from Vienna
says: The powers have agreed to give
Crete extensive autonomy. They will
insist that the Turkish troops and ad-
ministration be withdrawn as quickly
as possible, while Greece will be re-
quired to evacuate the island and with
draw her ships. If she refuses the Pi-
raeus will be blockaded.
The Times, editorially, announces that
1t has an independent reason for stating
that the foregoing is correct and that
the acute stage is over.
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INDEX
TO TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

Major Mckinley expects to be we'll in
a day or two, though he complains of
headache and lassitude caused by the
grip.
1t is now asserted that Cuban Consul
General Lee has not resigned though
there has been some friction in the state
department..
Floods in the Ohio and Monongahela
river valleys are reeeding, but millions of
dollars worth of damage has been done
and thousands are rendered homeless.
English Liberals are furious at the gov
ernment's Cretan policy and indulge in
language; the plucky king of Greece pro-
poses to fight as long as he has an army.
The National Reform Press association
concludes its session, its members pledg-
ing themselves to fight under no banner
but their own and to oppose fusion under
any and all circumstances.
EX-candidate Bryan visits the national
house of representatives and is received
with noisy demonstration of respect and
affection by former colleagues and gallery
occupants; the senate considers the Cuban
question, though appropriation bills need
immediate attention; beginning today the
senate will sit until midnight.
Warm weather at Carson Is welcomed
by everybody and particularly by the
prize-tlght principals. and work of train
ing becomes more earnest; Dan Stuart
makes announcement that women will be
admitted to the great fight. Tommy
Ryan of Syracuse holds the worlds well
terweight championship against Tracy of
| Australia.
Pressmen and printers in the state print
| ing office walk out, which will promptly
bring legislative work to stand still un.
less the matter is arranged; the board OF
examiners will meet today and Governor
Budd says the matter will be arranged; in
the meantime, relying on the governors
promise that they will get their money,
the printers conclude to go back to work.
Proceedings in the state legislature yester
| day; gossip from the state capitol.
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Arizona Le9is1ation

PHOENIX, Ariz., FEB. 24-In the leg
islature today a bill for the establish
ment of the initiative and referendum
was introduced by Democratic men,
Der. Another new bill provides for the
stringent regulation of sleeping cars,
fixing fares at no more than $150 for
lower berths and forbidding as misde-
meanor the reception of tips by any serv-
ant of a sleeping car company. Council
BILL providing for the submission of the
question Of female suffrage to vote of
the people at the school election one year
hence, was killed in the upper house.
The council also presented bill strip
ping all support from the militia.
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ROCK CUT ROBBERS
Jim Parker and His AccompIlces Held With.
out Bail


PRESCOTT, Ariz., Feb. 24-The exam
ination of Jim Parker, charged with
train robbing, took place before Justice
Moore. Watchman Allen, whom the rob-
bers compelled to flag the train, Engin-
eer Daze and Fireman Bartoo, who were
on the engine, and Mail Clerk Grant,
in charge ofthe mail car, and two officers
who took part in the pursuit and cap
ture Of Parker were the only witnesses
examined. The testimony was much the
same as the previously published ac-
counts, except that Mail Clerk Grant
positively recognized Parker's voice as
that of the robber who stole the regis
tered package from the car. The case
was submitted without argument by
counsel and the justice held Parker to
appear before the grand jury, without
bail.
The examination Of Abe Thompson
and Kid Marvin for completely in the
Rock Cut train robbery was concluded
today and both were held to appear
before the grand jury, without BAIL The
testimony was the same as that given
In the examination of Parker.
The herald., 1897-02-25
Fire at Calico

CHICO, Feb. 24.-At o'clock this
evening the dwelling house of w. Eisner
caught fire from the explosion Of a
lamp. The flames spread rapidly and
communicated with the dwellings, of FL.
Fink and E. D. Wilson. The fire being
outside the corporate limits, 20 water
was turned on the burning buildings
by the fire department. All three Of
the houses were a totol loss, ve"y little
of the contents being saved. The houses
occupied by Finck and Eisner were in
sured for $500 each. The house occupied
by Wilson was insured for $780, Total
loss estimated at $2700.
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ON THE FLOOR
Bits Passed Or Defeated-Uproar Over Con.
test Case

CAPITOL, Sacramento, Feb. 24.-(By
Associated Press)-Senator Wolfe's
motion to reconsider the bill empowering
the attorney general to bring suit
for the dissolution of corporations for
violation of the provisions of their
franchise was lost in the senate this
morning and the bill was defeated
Withington's bill permitting defend
ants in civil cases to file general instead
of specific denials was reconsidered and
passed.
In the senate this afternoon VOORHEES,
made the report of the conference COM
mittee appointed to consider the senate
amendment to the. assembly resolution
appointing joint committee to inves-
tigate the affairs of the printing office
The resolution required the naming of
an expert printer and accountant by
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would visit the Cramps shipyard at
Philadelphia while in this country, but
declined to reveal his intentions beyond
that point.
The office of vice admiral is the high
est in the Chilean navy. 1t has been
held by Senor Montt since his retire
ment from the presidency of the repub-
lie, September IS, 1896, when FREDERICK
Errazuriz became president.
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Cooney's Crookedness

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-Ex-No-
tary Public j. ]. Cooney was today held
to answer on the charge of perjury in
connection with the alleged acknowl-
edgment of the late James G. Fair to
deeds giving $2,o00,O0O worth of prop
erty to Mrs. Nettie Craven, the school
teacher. In his decision superior Judge
Cook intimated that in addition to per-
Jury the evidence was sufficient to con-
clude that forgery had also been com
mitted in preparing the lead pencil
deeds
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CaffIa Quarantine

PHOENIX, Ariz, Feb. 24.-Word was
received today by Chairman Cameron,
of the Arizona live stock sanitary board,
from Governor Thornton of New Mex
leo, that the latter territory has vacated
the order establishing quarantine
against Arizona cattle. The Arizona
stock board has put into effect the most
stringent regulations and is backed
up by the complete stock law code just
passed by the legislature.