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Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Ora, re.oh,n: vr peaf Mute.

An interesting scientific point has been raised hy A. Fsrrar. Jr A test for the pitch of musical note has been provided in the shape of pinch Of fins powder sprinklod over n sheet Of glass. When the glass is struck by the sibrs- tions of musical sounds. the particles of the powder on its sorfaco assume all manner of beautiful desiRns, many of them resembling branches of trees. how~ CTS or birds, according to the nots given. It has also recently been found possible to give graphic presentation of the human voice by photographinR on highly msgnitied scale the indenta. tion made by tho stylus of the pbono. graph on the waxen recording cylinder. The difference in voice production as thus shown is astounding. and any do- parture from perfect smoothness of tone Is at once seen in the increasing rug. godness of the indentations It has boon proposed to utilize this system of "see- ing the voice" in vocal schools by reg. ular method of comparison of the rcc- ords of pupils with those of eminent art ists.
 The question of the practical applics- tion of such visual reproductions in the oral education of the deaf has also been frequently mooted. but in neither case has any useful result so far accrued. As is we'll known, the speech of orally edu- cated deaf mutes is not usually so nat ural, and hence not so easily under stood, as that of those who hear. This is chiefly due to the absence of the oon- trolling action of the hearing. If this oould be supplied by visual means, much might be accomplished. Mir Farras suggests that physicists should take up this question with view te devising s simple and efficient apparatus by which m orally taught deaf mute could test his speech to ascertain how far 1t corre- sponded in infection. etc.. with that of his teacher or other hearing person and could regulate it accordingly. The in' vention of such device would confer . great practical boon on both the deaf and their teachers
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Prominent People DeosA.ed.

Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer died at her Com. monwcalth avenue residence In Boston. She left fortune estimated at over sia, O00, 900. Mrs. Thayer was the widow of the founder of the great banking house of John k. Thayer x Bro, of which kidder, Peabody X Co. became the successors.
 James P. Kcrnochau, a wealthy New York society and club man, died at his residence, S2I Fifth avenue, as a result of injuries received on Monday last when he was knocked down by rapidly going horse, driven by Miss Baker, the daughter If the president of the First National bank.
 David Foutz, the baseball pitcher and manager, cscd In Baltimore.
 Robert G. Blaine, n brother of the late James G. Blaine died at his residence In Washington, aged 65 years.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
A Liberal Minded Loser.

"What is that big book in the cor ner?' said the young man who had call ed at young Mir. Easylad's apartments.
 That's my scrapbook.
 Full of pictures and poetry and stuff, suppose
 "No. Souvenirs. Take look into it. 7"
 Lifting the ponderous volume to ta . ble, the visitor opened it and exclaimed, "Why, this looks like a collection of lottery tickets.
 "That shows you never played the races. They're tickets that the book. makers gave me in exchange for lib- eral percentage of my income. They re certificates of stock in enterprises that never declared dividend. They'r re. ceipts for liberal fee in long cours' of tuition in the school of experience. ;
 "Most people tear things like thes, up, do they not?'i "Yes. But l saved them. wanted them to remind me of the good times paid for and never had. They represent experiences that belong to the poetic past and which will never be repeated. ' "You mean that you are going tC | stay away from the race track hereaft er!''
 "Yes."
 "That shows your good sense. It cost- d lot of money in the end"
 1T don't begrudge the money so much 1t wasn't my cupitlity that rebelled. I WAS my pride. "-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
General Markets.

NEW YORK, March 9.-FLOUR-State and western quiet and lower 10 sell; city mills pat ents S4.s01J5.O5: winter patents, S46Ot14.90 city mills clears, S430o4s5; winter straights, $4.3 Qg4.35.
 WHEAT-No. ? red ruled weak and lower, following bearish cables and less warlike talk from abroad May, 80 5-l6dtS01sc.; June, s0c. CORN-No. dull and easier under weak cables; July, 3l 7-loQ 3l1sc.
 OATS-No. , dull and barely steady; truck, white, state, 23GS2c.; track, white, western. 2S 132c.
 PoRK-Firn; mess, ss.509s; family, s0.5OQ 1925.
 LARD-Quiet; prime western steam, S4.SG, nominal.
 BUTTER-Quiet; state dairy, laGlsc.; state creamery, l3lgISc.
 CHEESE-Steady; state, large, a9l214c.; small, aaIl21Ic.
 EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania, llIs C9l2c.; western, llS49l2c.
 SUGAR-Raw tirm; fair refining, 2 13- l6c.; centrifugal. 96 test, 3 3-l6c.; refined quiet crushed. 43sc.; powdered, 4l1c.
 TURPENTINE-Du at 20s4 (dS0c.
 MOLASSES--Q New Orleans, 22GJS0c. RICE-Steady: domestic, S7sa61sc.; Japan, H4d41sc.
 TALLOw-Steady; city. 3asc.; country, 3]Sc HAY-Steady; shipping. 60955c.; good tC choice, 671s(gs2lsc.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Want Free K h.s.

ALBANY, March 9.-The senate of New York has pa sod tho bill which provides that there shall be issued to the state off cers their deputies, the senators and as semblymen and the clerks of each house certificates allowing their transportation upon all railroad lines in the state during their terms of office. The bill passed by q vote of 27 to 12. Those voting in the mega tive were enators Brackett, Cantor, Cof- icy, c. Davis, oley, Guy, Higgins, Krum. Nussbaum, Page, Stranahan and White.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Spain Forced to Release soovel.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-General Fitz Hugh Lee, consul general of the United States at Havana, has cabled Secretary sherman that General Weyler had ordered the release without trial of Sylvester Sco- vel, an American newspaper correspond ent confined at Sancti Spiritus
 This Is the first triumph of the new di- ploma of the United States toward Spain.
 Mir Scovel s release, however, was only effected after it was made known to the Spanish government through its minister here that If any harm befell him the Unit ed States would ta&e prompt measures for redress
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
A Narrow Escape.

The company had assembled in the church, but the bridegroom was mo- where to be found. Finally messenger announced that the young man had been run over and killed while on his way to the church.
 And just think, " she said month afterward to friend, "what narrow escape I had from becoming a widowf' Pick Me Up
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Hi. rr.vorlt.s.

Spats-It's delightful to ilstou 10 Count Makaror nj. tho Italian nobleman, on account of the way he usos his vow- els.
 Socartoois-Yes, he does scatter thtm around promiscuously, but he discrimi- mates.
 spats--why. what do you inoanr
 socartoots--Hs seems to favor l. O. U.--Pittzburg NswG
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Arbitration Treaty Safe.

WASHINGTON, March i0.-Accoriing to very good authority, the foreign rel tions committee of the senate. ns soon as it gets ready to take up the arbitration treaty, will yield to the solicitations of President Mckinley and Secretary sherman and approye tho convention with but one change, and that will be made to satisfy the senate, that its power to permit or re- ject any scheme of arbitration shall not be taken away from 1t. Then the treaty will l~ A,l
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
How to Please.

"Onc great source of pleasing others lies in our wish to please them" said a father to his daughter, discoursing on the "small, sweet courtesies of life " "We want to tell you a secret. Tho way to make yourself pleasant to others is to show them attention. The whole world is like the miller of Mansfield, who cared for nobody-no, not he because nobody cared for him, and the whole world would do so if you give them the cause. Let the people see that you care for them n--ExehAnge.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Senator u.rrl. Nearly Recovered.

WASHINGTON, March l0.--Senator liar ris expects to leave the city for Biloxi, Miss, next week Mir. Harris condition ms so far improved that he will probably he able to travel In week or ten days. lt $ not likely that he will attend the scs- sons of the senate during tho special scs don of congress. He suffered so severely rom the grip that for n til1o his friends lnsnnlred of his recnNery.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Bram Sentenced to Death.

BOSTON, March 10.-Sentence of death has been pronounced on Thomas Mead 6ram, the convicted murderer ii n.t..in Charles l. Nash of the barkentine Rerhert uller, by Judge Colt of the United States circuit court. June Is, between the hours of 10 a. m. and ? p. m., was set as the time for execution by hanging. When ask ed If he had anything to say, Bram made a short address to the court, protesting his innocence, and closed with the words, Thy will be done l"
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
To Give Greece More Time.

LONDON, March 10.-The commupica- tions which Lord Salisbury wired to the powers concerning the reply of Greece to the collective note of the powers have re- suited in the concurrence of France and Italy with Great Britain that coer i've measures toward Greece should be delayed and negotiations continued at Athens A telegram received at the foreign office from Rome states that the Italian government considers the Greek note of too negative a character to justify the powers in taking immediate action.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Arrested For Soliciting Bribe..

wLKEsBARRF, Pa, March lo.-George W. Walton, Thomas r. Thomas and John Stevens, members of the borough council of Plymouth, Pa, have been arrested, charged with soliciting brihcs for their votes in the election of secretary aud street commissioner. The accusation was made by n. J. Reese, Thomas Appleton and C. W. Honeywell. After the accused men had entered bail Stevens and Reese were ar rested and held in $500 on a charge of bribary
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
THE INAUGURATION CEREMONIES AT
 THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
A Brilliant and Historic Pagesnt-Justice Fuller Administers the Oath of Office to Mckinley-The Parade Under Command of General Porter.

of General Porter.
 WASHINGTON. March 6-At high noon Thursday the decree of tho polls rendered in \ November last was consummated, and William Mckinley of Ohio and Garret A. Hobart of New Jersey were formally in tucted into the offices of president and vice ireSidcnt. With splendid pageant and mid the plaudits of assembled thousands Inc transfer of power such as is wielded by scarcely any potentate in the world was peacefully effected without friction and in a spirit of loyalty and cheerful sub mission to the will of the majority. which furnishes another proof that here love of liberty and respect of law are not incom patible with each other.
 The official ceremonies in connection with the change of administration began with the departure of President Cleveland and President Elect Mckinley ard ico President Elest Hobart and the senate committee of arrangements from the Whito House to the capitol, whore the oath of office was administered. Major \ cI<inley drove over from the Ebbitt House to the executive mansion at l0:.0 and met the president in his private office
 Tho presidential party, with its escort of 5000 United States troops, Troop A of Cleveland and the District of Columbia national guard, left the White House at Il o'clock and reached the capitol about noon. The avenue was densely packed with an eager and jo ting throng of spec tators, who cheered lustily the outgoing md the incoming presidents.
 Vice President stevenson administered the oath of office to Mir. Hobart in the sen ate chamber.
 The party then proceeded to the stand at the east portico in front of the rotunda, President Cleveland and Mir. Mckinley leading. the supreme court judges, sena- tors and representatives following two by two. Here, in the presence of a vast assem- bly,, which filled the plaza, President Elect Mckinley took the oath of office, which was administered by Chief Justice Fuller. The new Iresident then delivered his in :. au yural address, at the conclusion of which he was escorted by the parade to the White House.
 The parade was grand pageant, sur passing in some respects any that has ever escorted newly made president from the capitol to the executive mansion. General Horace Porter was the grand marshal. There were fully 20, 900 men in line, 12, ,000 of these being regular and state troops and 5000 comprising the civic branches of the parade, mainly made up of the po- liJical clubs which were conspicuous in
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Crusbad Inv Ton. of Rock,

DANvIIIE, Ky, March 10. While Fay Tor Stivers and John Bailey were working in one of the mines at Altamont, Laurel county, a huge block of slate l5 feet long. 10 feet wide and 3 feet thick fell upon them, mashing them flat against the floor of the room. The bodies are still beneath the slate Both of the men leave wives, to whom they had been married only few
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
The Way With the Umbrella.

''I see by the papers that an umbrella factory has failed?' remarked the vet erinary.
 1T have noticed" replied the ento- mologist, "that with umbrellas it is ei- ther put up or shut up "-Pittsburs Chronicle Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
GREECE TO POWERS.
TELLS THEM THAT SHE WILL RECALL
 HER FLEET.

TELLS THEM THAT SHE WILL RECALL
 HER FLEET.
 The PIucky Little Nation Will Not With
 draw Her Troops From Crete-win Not
 Permit Further Massacre of Christians
 by the Fanatical Mussulmans.
 ATHENS, March 9.-The Grecian cabinet has sent its reply to the demand of the powers. It ia conoiliatory in tone hut reso- lute, and. while expressing willingness to withdraw the Greek fec. from Cretan waters, insists that the lana force shall re- main on the island to protect the Chris tians from pillage and ISassacre by the Mussulmans. Reference is made to six pre- vious instructions in Crete and it argues the unlikelihood that the present proposals of the powers will terminate state of revolution.
 Regarding the proposition for autonomy under Turkish suz erainty, the reply says:
 "As autonomy would not fulfill the mo- ble aim of the powers 1t Is obvious what must be the situation of the unhappy is land from today until the establishment of autonomy. If the powers persevere in their decisions in the face of the foregoing views, then, in tho name of humanity as we'll as in the interests of Crete, the pacifying of which is the unique object of the solici- tude of the powers, ws do not hesitate to appeal to them on the subject of another measure proposed by them--namely, the recall of our troops.
 Ready to Withdraw Fleet.
 "Indeed, if the presence of the foreign squadrons and the conviction that they prevent the landing of Turkish troops are deemed to render unnecessary the presence of the Greek teet in Cretan waters, the presence of the Greek army in Crete is nev- ertheless shown to be desirable alike from sentiments of humanity and in the inter est of a defnitive restoration of order.
 Duty forbids us to abandon the Gre tans to the mercy of Mussulman fanati- cism and to the Turkish army, which al- ways deliberately and Intentionally has shared in the aggressive acts of the popu- lace against the Christians. Moreover, If our own troops, which are worthy the full est confidence of the powers, had received mandate to pacify the island, their de- sires and intentions would have been promptly received with the most perfect satisfaction. Then, order being restored, 1t would be possible to ascertain the freely expressed desires of the Cretans for a de- cision as to their fate. The sorrows which have regularly occurred in Crete for many decades not only profoundly agitate the Hellenic people. but interrupt also all so- cial activity and gravely disturb our do- mestio economy and the finances of the state Even if we admit the possibility of forgetting for single instant our commu- nifty with the Cretans in religion, race and blood, we could not in silence allow the great powers to assume that the Greek state is able longer to resist such shocks.
 Therefore we appeal to the generous sentiments animating the powers, and we beg them to permit the Cretan people them selves to declare how they desire to Do gov erned. n
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
His SnecinliN.

Yabsley-Erer noticed the habit Nudge has of prefaclng his remarks with "oh, wclly"
 wickwire-Why shouldn't heg If thorc Is anything Nudge can do we'll, it Is 10 owe Journal
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Monday. March 8.

In the yacht races in the Mediterra- mean the Ailsa defeated the Britannia.
 By the flooding of tunnel shaft at Dover, England, eight men lost their lives.
 Harold A. Elmer, an American bank forger. escaped from prison in the City of Mexico.
 Representative Walters announced that he would push to third reading in the Kansas legislature his bill enact ing the Ten Commandments into law.
 An explosion which occurred in cab occupied by Jacob Schnitzer. a promi- nent New York clubman, broke the windows and blew open the doors. Mir. Schnitzer's clothing was torn, but he was unhurt. The police are so far at a loss to determine the cause of the ex- plosion.
 President Mckinley, accompanied by his mother, attended the Metropolitan Methodist church in Washington yes terday. The sermon was delivered by Bishop John P. Newman. The presi- dent was cheered by the crowd as he alighted from his carriage. Two thou sand people were unable to gain admls- sion to the church.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11

Bayonets are now altogether machine made, very simple, as well as clever, contrivance stamping the steel into proper shape.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
After few congratulatory words the president said in conclusion:
Pre.id.nt Mckinley. Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-President Mo Kinley's cabinet was confirmed today by the senate, which held its first session Of the + fifty fifth congress Tho following is the list;
 Secretary of State-John sherman of Ohio.
 Secretary of the Treasury-Lyman J. Gage of Illinois
 Secretary of war-Russoll A. Alger of Michigan.
 Attorney General-Joseph McKenna of California
 Postmaster General-James A. Gary of Maryland.
 Secretary of the Navy-John D. Long of Massachusetts
 Secretary of the Interior-Cornclius \. Bliss of New York.
 Secretary of Agriculture-.Iames Wilson of Iowa
 Up to within less than IS hours of the time of Pfesidont Mckinley's inaugura- tion thero remained one vacancy in the cabinet, owing to the declination of Colo mel J. T. McCook to accept any portfolio other than the attorney generalship. for which Judge McKenna had been slated. Mir Cornelius N. Bliss, who had previous ly declined the secretaryship of the navy, was prevailed upon by New York Repub.
 
 interior, thus completing the presidents official household.
 MT Bliss was born at Fall River, Mass in 1888, but went to New Orleans in his youth. and his first business experience was In that city.
 In lSIS he went to New England and was employed by James NJ. Beebe x Co. as a clerk. but in short time his ability caused him to be taken Into the firm In 1866 he formed a partnership with John <. and Eben Wright of Boston, in the firm If J. S. & E. Wright x Co. The firm open. cd branch In New York, and Mir. Bliss took charge of il. Since then his home has been in New York. Upon the doath of the senior partner the firm became Wright, Bliss & Fahyan, and later it be- came Bliss, Fabyan X Co, one of the lead ing dry goods commission houses of the United States. His large business interests have caused Mr.sISliss to decline nomina- tions for public office several times, and 1t was for business reasons in part that he declined some weeks ago to bO member pf tha cn biDet
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11

BROOKLYN, March lo.-Though not un. expected. the announcement of the death of Mrs. Henry Ward Bcechcr at the homo pf her daughter, Mrs. S~nuel Soovillc, at Stamford. Conn, occasioncd keen and gen tral regret in thls city and especial sor. row among tho members of Plymouth church, of which her distinguished has. band'was so many years thSpastor The remains will be brought to this city
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Tarin Taxation.

The country is clearly opposed to any need less additions to the subjrct of internal taxa ton and is committed by it's latest popular ut. terance to the system of tariff taxation. There ran bo no misunderstanding, either. about the principle upon which this tariff taxation shall be levied. Nothing has ever been mado plainer at a general election than that the con trolling principle in the raising of revenue from duties imports is zealous care for American interests and American labor. The people have declared that such legislation should bc had as will give ample protection and encouragement to the industries and the development of our country. It is therefore earnestly hoped and expected that congress win st the earliest practicable moment enact revenue legislation that shall be fair, reason able, conservative and just, and which, while supplying sufficient revenue for public pur- poses, will still be generally beneficial and helpful to every section and every enterprise of the people. To this policy we are all, of whatever party, firmly bound by the voice of the people-a power vastly more potential than the expression of any political platform. The paramount duty of congress k 10 stop deli ciencies by the restoration of that protective legislation which has always been the hrmest prop of the treasury. The passage of such a law cr laws would strengthen the credit of the government, both at home and abroad, and go far toward stopping the drain upon the gold reserve held for the redemption of our cur rency, which has been heavy and well nigh constant for several years.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
As to Reven ue.

While 8 large annual surplus of revenue may invite waste and extravaganee. inadequate revenue creates distrust and undermines pub lie and private credit.
 Neither should be encouraged. Between more loans and more revenue there ought to be but one opinion. We should have mora rev enue, and that without delay, hindrance or postponement. A surplus in the treasury ere atcd by loans is not permanent or safe rcli- ance. It will suffice while it lasts, but it can not last long while the outlays of the govern ment are greater than its receipts, ss has been the case during the past two years Nor must it be forgotten that, however much such loans may temporarily relieve the situation, the gov ernment is still indebted for the amount of the surplus thus accrued, which it must ultimate ly pay, while its ability to pay is not strength ened, but weakened. by a continued deficit Loans imperative in great emergencies to preserve the government or its credit, but a failure to supply needed revenue in time of peace for the maintenance of either has no justification.
 The best way for the government to main tain its credit is to pay as it goes, not by re- sorting to loans, but by keeping out of debt through an adequate income secured by Q sys- tenn of taxation. external or internal, or both. It is the settled policy of the government, pur- sued from she beginning and practiced by all parties and administrations, to raise the bulk uf our revenue from taxes upon foreign pro ductions entering the United States for sale and consumption, and avoiding for the most part every form of direct taxation, except in time of war.
Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
MRS. BEECIIER DEAD.
WIDOW OF THE FAMOUS PREACHER
 PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY.

Died at the Home of Her Daughter. Worthy Heipmste and Companion For Her Great Husband In His Successes aud Fluctuations