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SEQUEL 10 A CONFIDENCE GAME.
Real Estate Broker Arrested at Omaha foi
His Connection With a Gang of

OMAHA, NEBR., Jan. 25.-George Hack
ett. real-estate broker of this city, was
arrested tonight for conspiracy on an in.
.dictment found by the Grand Jury at
Ogden. Utah, last june. Behind the case
is the story of an alleged confidence game
IN which one Charles L. Blazier, now serv-
ing a ten-years' sentence in the Utah
Penitentiary for obtaining money under
false pretenses. is said TO have been the
principal and Hackett the stool-pigeon.
According TO Hackett he met Blazier in
Denver in 1891, where Blazier was doing a
land-office business as a mining broker.
Blazier removed to Ogden and later
opened correspondence with Hackett,
which terminated in Blazier employing
Hackett as cashier in bank to be opened
at Ogden, which was to be known as the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank"
h. e. Moulton, wealthy stock man of
Ogden was induced TO deposit $4,000 in
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Then WfU Not F,oht.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Jan. 25.-The ten
round boxing contest between Jim Hail
and Frank SIavin, which was scheduled to
take place at Sohmer Park this evening,
has been declared off. Mayor Smith was
very much opposed to the fight, and de-
clared he would call out the entire police
force to stop the fight it an attempt was
made to carry out the programme. The
managers of the pugilists therefore de-
About 1000 admission tickets hao bee n
sold in advance.
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B'ma, B'r,th Grand Officers.

BALTIMORE, MD. Jan. 25.-The tenth
annual convention of the improved Order
of B'nai Birth concluded its meeting to-
day ana adjourned to meet in Washington
next year. The following officers were
elected: Supreme President, Joel Marx
of New York; presidents, Ralph
Sachs and Solomon Scbloss, Baltimore
secretary, Leopold Braun, Baltimore;
treasurer, kaufman Katz, Baltimore. To-
night the delegates were given compli-
mentary ball at HaZarers' Hall.
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MANUFAc1URERs TO MEET.

CogUentton of Great Importance to BE
Held ia Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 25.-More
than ordinary interest is centered in the
second annual convention of the Associa-
ton of Man nufacturers, which will be called
to order in this city to- morrow. 1t will be
the first great gathering of business men
representing manufacturers which has
taken place since McKinley's election,
and certain changes in tariff and COM
mercial relations with other coun tries will
be discussed. 1t is expected that to- m or
row will see 700 or 800 delegates present.
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REGULATING B'NA|
BIRTH POLICIES
Grand Lodge Decides to
Change Assessment
Rates.
They Will Be Regulated in the
Future According to the
Members Age.
DELEGATES al Stockton Participate in
a. Dance at Masonic Music
Hall.

STOCKTON, CAL, Jan. 25.-There was
but one question be lore the Grand Lodge
OF the Independent Order of B'nai Birth
to-day, and that concerned the endow-
ment feature. At present $1,000 policy Is
paid on endowments. and an assessment
of 50 so is levied upon each member.
The younger mem bers of the order pro-
test that they should not be assessed as
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

This marvellous electro-medical treat
ment is erecting tremendous sensation
among the people of this coast because OF
the remarkable cures it is daily effectlng,
and for this same reason it is stirring the
medical world as no discovery of recent
years has stirred it. There has not been
single failure to cure in any case where
the treatment has been given.
W nav EXAMINATIONS. If you
AnA are sick or ailing, If you
want to know what is the matter with y on,
and if you want to be cured, you, should
resort without delay to the STATE ELEC-
TRO-MEDICAL INSTITUTE. The Insti-
tute TREATS AND CURES Diseases of
the Heart, Brain and Nerves, Blood Dis
eases, Rheumatism. Cancers and Tumors,
Catarrh, Kidney Diseases. Throat Dis,
eases, Stomach Diseases, Diseases of the
Liver. Bowel Diseases, Eye Diseases, Ear
Diseases and all Diseases of Men and
Women.
WRITE if you cannot call at the In
stitute. Describe your troubles by letter
and the doctors will advise you what todo
Strictest confidence observed.
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Washtngton Politician Insane.

OLYMPIA, WASH, Jan. 25.-August
Toellner, who has been booming the can
didacy of ]. W. Maple for the United
States Senate, was arrested tonight in the
lobby of the Hotel Olympia for insanity
Toellner has been acting peculiarly for
several days. Tonight he caused great
excitement by londly proclaimIng Maple
elected and thre eatening members who sup
ported other candidates.
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Resulted in a Dra,c.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 25.-The ff
teen-round boxing contest between JacE
Everhardt of New Orleans and Ma
Matthews of this city, at the Union PARK
Athletic Club, resulted in a draw. The
men weighed in at 135 pounds. The pre-
lininary bout between Tom Kelley, the
Harlem Spider. and Fred Mayo, ten
rounds, at Ito pounds, was won by Mayo
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BOOK AGENT HANGS HIMSELF.
T. 7. Benhdna of Spokane Fails Ends
HIS Tife at Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. 25.-I. T. Benham,
a travelling salesman for the Hoffman Pub
fishing Com pany of Minneapolis, commit
ted suicide in his room at the Grace Hotel
to-day by hanging himself to the bedpost
with a neckscarf. The body was found at
3 o clock this afternoon.
His wife and family are living in Spo-
kane, WASH, and it is said Benham had
recently been served with notice that his
wife was seeking a divorce on the ground
OF non-support. The suicide left letter
addressed to Mrs. Charles M. Fassett of
Spokane, but the seal has not been broken
ard the contents are not known. He was
about IS years of age.
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negotiable notes for the bank, receiving in
exchange bank stock for the amount.
Tbare we're others who followed Moul-
toms footsteps into the bank.
In about two weeks toe bank vaults
were filed and G. L. Blazier. j. II. Steii-
ines and G. T. Harris disappeared sud
denly together with the money leaving
Hackett and Moulton to old the sack.
Hackett was afraid to remain because OF
the excitement among the del ositors and
slipped out one night and has been lead
ing a nomad life ever since.
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MELVILLE C0NVALEsCING.
The Nary's Chief Engineer Submits to
Dangerous Operation.

Dangerous Operation.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 25.-Com-
modore George W. Melville, engineer-in'
chief OF the navy, is convalescing from
the effects of a severe operation performed
last Tuesday, which is believed to have
eradicated the cause of serious intestinal
disorders which he contracted in Siberia
after the Jeanette disaster, and which
have frequently since that threatened his
life. Two weeks ago the trouble assum ed
such a malignant form that the naval
surgeons, after consultation, decided that
an immediate operation was the only hope
for the popular bureau chief, and he sub
mitted to this operation.
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Secretary Herbert Changes Sentence.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25.-En-
sign 7. Coleman, who was recently tried
by court martial in Washington for culpa-
BILE inetficiency and disobedience while
acting as naval steel inspector at Harris
burg, was found guilty and sentenced to
years suspension with the loss Of twelve
numbers. Secretary Herbert has remit
ted the suspension, holding that it sim
ply had the effect of giving Coleman a
years absence and ordered MIN TO be re-
duced Elk numbers with restoration to
dutY.
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Racing at Ness Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS LA, Jan. 25.-six furlongs
Strathreel won, Alamo second, R. Q. Ban third.
Time, / :155z.
One mile, Cannonade won, Senator Penrose
second, Mamie LIS Sister third. Time, l :441S.
One mile aud twenty yards, Fasig won. Terra
Archer second, Booze third. Time, 1 As,
Seven furlongs, Grsyling won, Marqulse sec
ond, Lone Princess third Time, :2914.
Six furlongs Judge Bullock won, Fascher
second, Ida Wagner third. Time, :151I.
One mile and twenty yards, Samson won,
Elano second, Amber Glimpse third. Time,
1:45
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The following pensions have been

The following pensions have been
issued:
California = Original = John Mccain,
Vallejo. Increase-W William Hudson, San
Francisco; John Healy, Pasadena; Albert
P. Glidden, San Francisco. Original
widows, etc. Especial January 12)-Marie
Beerstecher, San Francisco.
-Original-Henry J. Harding,
Oregon City. Increase-James W. Paul,
Dallas.
Washington - Original Archibald
Brown, Etna; Albertus H. Butler, Ana
cOrteS.
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Poland, Herkimer County. was totally de-
stroyed by fire and tonight at 1 O'Clock
the flames were not under control and the
villagers had no way of fighting. The
loss is estimated at $50, 600 at this hour.
Assistance has been summoned from
Herkimer.
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Death of a Jo,.rnalfst.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 25.-John C.
Read, formerly managing editor of the
New York Times, and recently in charge
of the literary bureau of the Republican
State Committee, died at his residence
here to-day. Heart failure was the cause
of death
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state 10 Get Yo,.ntpsI.e Home

NAPA, CAL. Jan. 25.-In the Superior
Court to-day, Judge Jones of Contra
Costa presiding, the application of the
Veterans Home Association for permis-
sion to transfer the property at Yount-
vile to the State was granted.
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Senator G.oroe,. Condition.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25.-There
is practically no improvement in the con-
dition of Senator George of Mississippi,
who is lying seriously i'll at the Garfield
Memorial Hospita
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CURE

Which enables me to pursue my daily work
without experiencing any exhaustion or wear
mess may add that derive decided bene-
fit from wearing an Electrical waist appliance
prescribed by DR.. Vance.
(Signed) CHARLES SCH1LL
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New man. The doctor applied electricity and
prescribed certain electric fluids for internal
use, also magnetic oil for external application.
These remedies com bined have had magical
effect, and now. on January IA, can truthfully
say that my health is fully restored. l am
VERY THANKFUL FOR SUCH RAPID
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THAN K Full

To testify to the benefit and cure tnat nave
ovnarianced by treatment at the STATE
ETFCTRO-MEDICAL INSTITUTE, corner, OF
Powell, Market aud Eddy streets.
For four years 1 have been ailing with ner-
vous debility and heart and stomach trouble.
which greatly hindered me in my work as
teamster, the business I have pursued for the
past seven years in San Francisco. suffered
with pain and oppression of the chest and
stomach, shortness of breath, fatulent dyspep'
sia and palpitation of the heart and after ex-
ertion would feel weak and nervous. On
January 4, 1897, I applied
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4 YiIlaas Burned.

UTICA, N. y, Jan. 25-The village OF
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FOR

Treatment at the Institute, where DR.. w. K.
VANCE made a careful physical examination,
found that my heart and stomach were both
dlsordered. was placed under treatment and
at once began to improve rapidly and feel like
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-09
SONS OF VETERANS.
Gathering at Indianapolis for Their
 Encampment.

Gathering at Indianapolis for Their
 Encampment.
 Indianapolis, Sept. 8.-The young men who sit in the councils of the Sons of Veterans of the United States are reg istering at the hotels. The headquar- ters train that will bring Commander in-Chief James Lewis Rake of Pennsy1- vania, will come by way of Cincinnati and will arrive here this afternoon. The western men, under the command of Rudolph Loebenstein of Chicago, the quartermaster general and bearer of the official documents, will reach here this afternoon. Many of the Grand Army posts of this state have accepted Invitations to participate in the pa- rade, and it is estimated that at least 4,coo veterans and Sons of Veterans will march.
 Cincinnati is working for the next encampment The contest for com r.ander-in-chief promises to be spirited. Commander Rake Is asking for re-elec- ton. The other candidates so far an- Eounced are: John R. Nicely of Wash ington, D. C.; l.. P. billy of Iowa, L. J. Macy of New York, w. c. Stitlson of Michigan and Charles P Darling of Massachusetts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-09
NORTH RAVEN.

The ladies of St. Johns parish are wide wake and start the seasons enter | tainments with a peach festival to be given in Memorial hall on Tuesday evening, September IA, from 6 to 10. The Daughters of the King will be foremost in the undertaking, and a success is assured. Peaches and cream, peach shortcake and ice cream will be served by the young ladies who will be as attractive as usual and do every thing possible for the entertainment of their guests. All are welcome. Evening service at the Congregation al church will be resumed next Sunday evening and commence at ' o'clock Rev. MT. Lathrop was heartily well comed by a large congregation last Sunday morning. The church was handsomely decorated with choice flow CTS which seemed to extend a welcome to the returning pastor. The commu- nion service was observed and one new member added to the church All looks bright for a successful winters work.
 R. o. Eaton has returned from De- troit, where he attended the convention of pure food delegates, accompanied by J. B. Noble. Dairy Commissioner Eat on made telling speech which was we'll received. He spoke of the strin- gent laws of Connecticut against the sale of impure molasses and vinegar, also of the objections that the eastern CTS were making to western butter made in the summer, and after a, series of cold storage appeared in fancy pack ages, bright as the golden sunset, with a new name and label of creamery but ter. The delegat tes were much pleased with their cordial reception by the citi- zens.
 The Meriden High school commenced to-day and the former North Haven members were on hand with two new ones, daughters of MT. Samuel Run- nell
 Elizur Palmer has bought six acres of land near the North Haven school house and will improve it.
 Miss H. Louise Futile has returned for stay of several months in Pough- keepsie, N. Y.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance union resumed meetings yesterday af- ternoon at 3 o'clock at the center chapel.
 Public schools have started out arm ed and equipped for work.
 A. B. Clinton was absent from his place at the Congregational church or gan on Sunday morning, and his place occupied by Deacon A. A. Hyde, whose place during the communion service was filled by Aaron Bassett.
 MT. Clinton's many friends hope for his speedy recovery.
 Miss Mary Cowles is in Robertsyille with her sister, Mrs. Hart.
 North Haven will be represented at the Bassett reunion at Hills Home stead, West Haven, on Thursday, Sep tember g.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-09
MENNONITE COURTsHIP

When a brother in the church wants to marry a sister, he does not make his wish known directly to her, but goes to the minister and tells him his secret. The minister, if pleased with the match, carries the lovers message. The sister is usually surprised, as this is supposed to be her first intimation of the young mans love. If the proposal is received with favor, the negotiations are carried on by the minister. The ceremony all ways takes place in a church. No invf- tations are issued, but the banns are proclaimed from the pulpit two weeks beforehand. During this period the groom is permitted to visit his intended without the intervention of a third par ty. After the wedding a dinner is all ways served, after which bride and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-09
EXPERTS AGAINST LUErGERT.

Alleged Fragments of Human Body
 Put in Evidence at the Murder
 Trial
 Chicago, Sept. S.-The intense heat did not keep away the crowds from the Luetgert trial this morning, as it was intimated that the chemical experts would begin their testimony. Some pinkish fluid in tin boxes and bottles, a few pieces of teeth, several fragments of bone and a small clotted mass of hair were introduced as all that re- mains of the body of Louise Luetgert. To substaatiate this evidence the state mas number of scientists prepared to swear that they have examined the fragments put ir evidence, and that in thelr opinion they are the remains Of the disintegrated body of 8 human be- ing.
 Policemen who took the stuff from the basement of the sausage factory Will follow the experts on the stand. and will swear that the stuff offered in evidence was found in the sausage fac tory vat
 Professor Mark Delafontaine was the first medical expert introduced by the state. The experiments conducted with a cadaVer form a portion of the medi- cal testimony, and Professor Delafon- taine was the first to tell the jury of the results. He will be followed by Professor Walter Haines and Dr. Gib- son. The hearing of the experts testi- mony will consume two days of the courts time and will practically close the case for the state
 The experiment of burning bones in the factory smokehouse, undertaken by the defence, was terminated yester- day. when the fires were extinguished and the furnace was opened. Accord ing to Luetgert's attorneys, no trace whatever remained of the bones. They declare that this is in direct contradic- tion to the testimony to be introduced by the state, and will prove of value to the defence when it's own medical ex- perts are put on the stand.
 Yesterdays experiment was of no es- pecial interest from a medical stand point. None of the potash solution was
  used in any way. Bones from two ca davers were put into the smokehouse on top of two feet of sawdust and the whole was set on fire and allowed to burn for forty-efght hours. The state alleges that Luetgert burned the bones of his wife for this length of time, but that the pieces now in it's possession withstood the heat. The attorneys for the defence say that those burned by them were entirely destroyed.
 After finishing the cross-eXamination of Friedlander August Schulze the state summoned Policeman Barney Pruess, who swore to the search of the ash heap and the finding of the alleged bones of Mrs. Luetgert.
 Emma Schimpke, sister of the girl who testified that she saw the Luet- gerts go into the factory together on the night of the murder, was then call ed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-09
ST. LOUIS MAKES A NEW MARK
American Steamship Breaks the Trans
 atlantic pooor3

American Steamship Breaks the Trans
 atlantic Record.
 New York, Sept. 8-With the ensign of this country floating from her mast head, the American line steamship St. Louis glided into the waters about Southampton, England, this morning, ahead of the record. During her trip across she made tie fastest voyage of any ship afoat, forcing the Hamburg. American line steamship Fuerst Bis rnarck to lower her colors, which she had hoisteG for having made the fastest trip over the same course. The St. Louis covered the distance in about six days ten hours fourteen minutes, as against the Bismarck's record. made iu September, 1893, of six days ten hours fifty-five minutes. Thus the St. Louis has beaten the Bismarck's time by for ty-one minutes, estimated
 There was joy among the American line officers this morning when the news came from their London office of tie steamships splendid achievement. The line now holds the record for both the eastern and western trips.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-09
EXCHANGED SHOTS.
Thinks the Burglar Was Wound

Thinks the Burglar Was Wounded.
 Stamford, Sept. S.-The house of c. W. Badly, soda water manufacturer. was entered by burglar at ? o'clock this morning. Mir. Baldy discovered the intruder at the foot of his bed and fired a revolver at him. He is of the opinion that the burglar was hit. The latter also pulled weapon and fired st the house owner, the bullet grazing 5,tr. Baldy's cheek. The burglar made for the door and fired again. MT. Baldy pursued the man some distance in his night clothes, but the fellow escaped. He had secured $50 from MT. Baldy's trousers.
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groom go to their respective homes, and remain apart for several days, The marriages in the church are generally happy ones, and there is no record of any of the members ever suing for di- ce.-Philadelnhia Record
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Tenant demand a rebate on my rent. Your darned old water pipe burst. flooded by cellar, and my chickens were drowned!
 Landlord-But, my dear sir, why didn't you keep ducks ?-Philadelph North American.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-09
CAVALRY FOR zuNI COUNTRY
Three Troops to Assist in Preventins Fanatical Outbreaks Among the In

dians.
 Washington, Sept. S.-The secretary of war has sent orders to the post com- mander at Fort Apache to send at once three troops of cavalry to the Zuni h. dian country in New Mexico to assist the civil authorities there in preventing fanatical outbreaks and outrages by the savages. A religious fever has talk en hold of several of their priests, and the authorities are fearful that it may lead to depredations among white set tiers. These priests recently in an out break of religious frenzy tortured a white woman to death. The cavalry will remain in the Zuni lands until there is no longer danger of disturb ance.
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htsleIIameums.
NEW HAVEN TAXES.

The subscriber gives notice to all persons liable to pay taxes ill New Haven on list of the Town, City, New Haven City School District and Westville School District thai he will commence to receive taxes on said list on September 1st, 1897, at his office. No. s, City Hall, No. 165 Church street Regular office hours 9 a. m to 4 D. m.
 FRANCIS G. ANTHONY
 Collector of above named taxes New Haven, Conn, August 10th, 1897.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-17
REVIEWED BY BRADSTREET
CONDITION OF GENERAL TRADE
THROUOHOUT THE COUNTRY.
Serious Losses to AgrlcuIturaIists In the
Flooded Regions-Bank Clearing Lower.

new York, April IL. - Bradstreets
says: The most conspicuous improve
ment in trade conditions this week Is in
the weather throughout central, western
and northwestern states, where country
roads are more passable. There is a
better demand for building materials,
particularly lumber. In staple lines
there Is a more active request at Port
land. o.; Minneapolis and st. Paul. Kan
sas City and Atlanta, pointing to the ir-
regularity of the tendency to recover.
Jobbers at Chicago, st. Louis. Omaha,
Cincinnati and Chattanooga report trade
slow, or that demand is decreased. There
is no sign OF trade revival in the flooded
regions, where the danger point has
moved southwark. III the water recedes
by May 10 one-half the usual cotton crop
may be raised in Arkansas apd Missis-
sippi this year. but the outlook is not
promising. One of the most serious
losses to agriculturists OF the South
Mississippi valley Is the destruction of
stocks. II the river overflows the sugar
lands of Louisiana 1t will take three years
TO produce a crop there.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-17
WOMAN'S LEAGUE.

Meeting at the High Street Universalist
Church Last Night Well Attended.
The regular meeting of the Woman's
League connected with the High Street
Universalist Church was held In the vestry
of the church last evening, and was well
attended. Mrs. Edward l.. Houghton pre-
sided, and an interesting paper on Sly
giene" was read by DR.. Mary E. Smith.
Piano solos were rendered during the
evening by Mrs. Mabel Clark, and Miss
Jennie Gilmore, and Miss Alice Lane con-
tributed vocal solo.
1t was decided to hold the annual meet
ing of the League on Friday evening, May
q, and a committee wers appointed to ar
range for the reception which will take
place at that time.