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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
A BAD EXCUSE.

Dscoursng on the subject of professional
baseball. as the season draws 10 close, The
president Of the National League declares that
at least seven of the twelve clubs forming tie
League will fall thousands of dollars short Of
their expenses on the year" Nobody who has
followed with even languid interest the proc ED
ings Of the principal opponents of ''the National
game during the last six months will be sur
prised by this statement, but IL Is certain that
general consent will not be given TO Mr.. Ioung's
assertion that "the war; and that alone Is the
cause Of the poor attendance all over the major
League circuit and throughout the minor
leagues
II is not improbable that the war injuriously
affected the baseball clubs, though it might
prove difficult TO establish the fact. but II
not the only nor the main cause Of their mis-
fortunes. The real truth is that baseball has
ceased to hold the interest of n multitude CT
persons whom it formerly attracted, because Of
the outrageous conduct Of many managers and
players. The managers became aware last year
that violence. INSTRUMENTATION and vulgarlty
were running the business. aud during the win
ter they formally committed themselves 10 the
enforcement Of regulations which would restore
the game to its former condition Of respectable
ty and renew public confidence and liking
The agreement to which they subscribed would
probably have accomplished the end which they
had. or pretended to have. in view if II had
been kept But il not kept ON the con-
trary II was Extensively violated AT the very
beginning Of the season. and every succeeding
week has witnessed dis graceful performances
on nearly every professional ball fold in the
country 1t is true that miserable playing has
repeatedly sent spectators away in disgust when
there was little or no disorder TO complain Of
and such disappOntments have had All effect
upon the attendance but bad conduct and not
bad playing has been the chief reason for Il
disastrous season.
Mr. YOung's assignment Of the blame to Vie
war is not only foolish. but discouraging. for it
holds out no promise Of a reformation. and I'M
less the managers make up their minds To in
stitute and compel return 10 deccncy next
years returns on the money invested in the
game will be smaller than this years returns
have been Whether or not readoption of the
1J4 game schedule would furnish more baseball
of the old sort than the public wants we are
not prepared TO say. But we have no hesita-
ton in saving that any amount OF baseball OF
the sort which has brought discredt upon the
game is too much. We do not forget that not
a few individuals have suffered from the con
sponsible. and that there have been various
degrees Of culpability. But that Is all the more
n reason for insisting upon a radical reform Of
conduct and domeanor on the part Of those
who have degraded fine sport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
PARIS.
THE FIRST MEETING OF THE PEACE
COMMISSIONERS.
FRANCE WILL NOT TRY TO INFLUENCE
THE Observation-Disclosures WRITER'S
AGITATED OVER THE FAsHODA
AFFAIR.
fBr CABLE TO THE rRrBrNE.l


Paris Oct 1.-The American and spanish
Commissioners met for the first time in CONFER
ence this afternoon in the room OF the
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs. where the Treaty
Of Paris was signed in 1876 According 70
the Figaro" the "Gaulois." the "Soeil, the
TENNIS. the "Debats" and other leading Paris
journals. the mutual impressions OF the Aine'F
can and Sranish members were most sa'is'
factory The "Soleu" says: The mpassionate
tudicial splrit with which they have begun tneir
work is a guarantee OF arriving at result
conducive 10 the true interests OF both couh-
tries" Qualification that Paris was selected Q"
tho Mace for the meeting is apparent IN '"e
E-ench papers OF every shade or polite"
or,nion from the Catholic reactonary "Gaze''s
de France" TO the atheist Anarchist "lan'er"e
and Petite Republique." In royahst ana u'"'
,.shiona Bile circles here there is. as tfere wa
during the war. warm friendship for SPAN p''
,.ithout bitterness toward the United S'a'"'
In diplomatic circles the drift Of opinion fa'o.
able 10 the United States Is more Per'ep'V"
now than at any other time during the iAs'
months. A French gentleman who mas 'ios'.
followed events In the Far Eas;, ana VIM "
a pos,tion to reflect the views prevailing az vs.
ouai dOrsay. emphaticaly denied the run'o'.
that the French Cabinet Is seeking IN any va"
n influence the deliberations OF the eoniefe"''
so as 10 further the supposed Franco-hu'''s
Interior interests in Asia; and when 'he - ~,
tion was somewhat blnntW pna ~ W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
ROBES FOR II does.

The United States Supreme Court and the
Npw.York Court Of Appeals have long used
the black silk robe as costume for the bench.
With the establishment Of the Appellate Di-
visions of the Supreme Court in this State the
justices in the First Department adopted the
robe, and there has been a growing sentiment
In favor Of IT'S adoption by the other divisions.
The subject. however. Is never discussed but
that some persons, who confuse equality with
bad manners and think democracy incompa iibe
with form and distinction. talk loudly about
the inherent dignity Of man which cannot be
improved by advenitious aids. They tell Ms
that robe does not make bad man a good
tndgc or the lack Of II make n good Judge less
able or honest The people we are told. do
not like cXclusycncss. and it Is offensive to
those who elect and pay the salaries Of judges
TO see them hold themselves apart.
II is perfectly true that the robe does not
make The Judge and that judicial dignity has
been preserved in frOck coats. and even in
business suits. 1t is also true that the robe il
an adventiiious aid 10 the decorum Of n court
room. But surplice is an adventitous aid to
the lmpressiveness Of church service and a
coat is an adventurous MD 10 the dignity OF a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
PERSONAL.

A friend OF Senator Morrill, OF Vermont. In this
city has just received letter from him in which
he says: II in my usual health. There is no
truth In the item about my resIgning from the SEN
ate"
Lady Cotton, whose death is announced from
Adelaide. OF the leading phanthropic
workers or South Australia. Her husband. an ex-
Premier. IL enthusiastic Methodist When
asked form an administration the request game
TO I'm from the Governor a Saturday. He
replied asking His Excellency TO be kind enough to
excuse him until Monday, he had appoint
ment to preach on Sunday and needed the Saturday
for preparation.
The late Lord winchelsea's outdoor recreatons
included the odd amusements OF brickaying. glaz-
ing and even dtching. In the summer OF 1895 he
spent nearly all his holidays In repairing the roof
of Ewerby Church. He was also greatly interested
In birds. and had fine collection OF eagles eggs
every one OF which he had taken from the nest
himself.
The faculty OF the medical department Of the
University OF Pennsylvania will recommend Dr.
James Tyson, OF Philadelphia, as successor to
Or. Pepper in the chair OF the theory ard practice
OF medicine.
Denver is young" says a correspondent OF
"The Boston Transcript" that General Denver. for
whom It is named is still living and visited tie
city few years ago This is rare honor Wash
ington the great city which he knew
would bear his name. Lieutenant Duluth the in
trcpid French officer OF the lake region. had been
in his grave two hundred years before the city
that perpetuates his fame was founded. II has
been General Denver's good fortune live 70
his namesake possess population of 1000 and
rank high among the thriving towns Of the West"
President schafer OF the State University OF Iowa
who has Just died. ranked among the best
educators of the Middle West He n strong
EpiscOpalian and had been elected a deputy 10 the
coming Episcopal General Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

Since his own constituents gave him spanking
on account OF his unpatriotic sentiments and
conduct, his leadership has been merely NOM
inai, and reduced 10 the thinness OF mosquito
netting. tail coat and a new act OF principles
would partially obscure his dentity. and If he
wishes to get politically he will do well TO
equip himself with both as speedily as possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

The amcable spirit and sensible ideas with
which the college football players are begin
ming the season justiies the expectation that
the casualties this year will be considerably
fewer than those sustained In the war with
Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

Numerous in these days are Democratic con-
ventions, but the free-silver yelp among them
ia diminishing vocal quantity. Most or them
omit II altogether barking in other keys. when
they deem more tuned to the time ana
the hour. They have case. but can take 1t
out in abuse Of the adversary usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

The Cuban insurgents now say they Will dis
band and return to their homes farms and
workshops the Spaniards evacuate
the island. That they insist upon waiting until
then might be interpreted as indicating lack or
confidence in and OF courtesy toward the United
States. But afford to let that pass III
they will keep quiet until the evacuation Is
effected, and then in good faith disband and
resume peaceful industries. all else will be for
given and forgotten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

The early Mormon frugal and fore
handed apostle. laying up his spare funds
against a rainy day and extravagant In moth
Ing except the variety Of his matrimonial en-
terprises But his latteT-day successor is as
hard up are the Gentiles around him. finding
much difficulty in renewing his paper and pay
ing his fixed charges TO say nothing Of show
ing surplus at the end Of the fsca year. The
late President Woodruff spent the funds OF the
Church literally in pushing Industrial enter
prses and the present one. Lorenzo Snow is
trying to finance the sect by drawing on an In
creasing annual deficit. 1t is possible that the
entire order may go into the hands of a re-
ceiver showing a surplus Of contugal assets. but
n hopeless shortage OF all other kinds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

The creditable acts OF the Democrats during
the last Congressional session were performed
in opposition to Bailey and in defiance OF the
authority he usurped as leader He Is now
going about the country making Dragging
speeches about the party record. IL ~ better
than II would have been n he had had his way.
but will no, stand the press OF 0vermuch eulogv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

our opinion is that 1t will he quite worth
while 10 give Lieutenant Hobson a fair chance
TO test his arrangements for floating the Girls
tobal Colon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

They gone, God knows where" Is the
significant account given OF the reconcentra-
dos by one OF the chief Spanish officers in
Cuba That grim statement is the fitting epi-
logue OF the history Of Spanish rule in the
Pearl Of the Antilles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

friend OF Senator Morrill, OF Vermont. r this
city has just received letter from him in which
he says: II in my usual health. There is no
truth In the item about my resigning from the Sen
Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
IN PAREE.

Oh, they have lot of troubles
In Paree,
The kettle always bubbles
In Paree.
And the man who'cheered to-day.
BY tomorrow morning may
Have TO hide himself away
in Paree.
They have never peace and quiet
In Paree.
II Ia always rush or riot.
In Paree.
And the fellow who can say
Where he's at from day 10 day.
You may wager doesn't stay
In Paree.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
STATE NEWS.

Mrs John F. Martin, aged 46 years, wife of the foreman of the Waterbury Man ufacturing Co.,, died at her home last Sunday morning as the result of taking csrbolic acid by mistake for medicine the previous night.
 John H. Wadhams, assistant clerk Tn the comptroller's office at Hartford, will move his family from Goshen to Tor rington.
 William J. Thompson, aged 83 years, died in New Haven last Saturday. He was born in that city, and was the builder of many of the leading struc- lures there.
 Chief of Police Ginty of Danbury, as- sisted by Officer Bradley on Saturday night captured the two Waterbury Ital- ians, Giovani Genovo and Marciano Famigletti, who are wanted for murder committed in an Italian saloon in Water bury, March 25. The capture was made between Sandy Hook and Flaw lsyvile and was accomplished after weary search in the dark.
 Dr Monroe Johnson, a lifelong resi- dent of Newtown, died in that place Monday night, aged 78. He was grad uate of the Yale Medical School. He was judge of probate for twenty years, represented the town in the legislature in I849 and had served as postmaster.
 Edgar M. Clossey was brought before Judge Roraback in the superior court at Winsted on Monday and was placed under S2500 bonds to appear before the April term of the court in Litchfield. He was unable to obtain bonds, and he was returned to the county jail.
 Elections in Danbury on Monday re- suited in a victory for the Dem ocrats.
 President Charles P. Clark and Vice. President John M. Hall of the Consoli- dated railroad filed Tuesday in the state secretarY's office a certificate that there had been issued 3,614 shares of stock of their road in exchange for the entire capital stock of the Housatonic railroad company, which retired all the stock of the latter company.
 Rev George ", Judson of Orange, Mass. has been rendered a unanimous call to the First Congregational Church, Winsted.
 Two of the four prizes offered for edi- torial sermons by the New York Herald have been won by Connecticut clergy men. All honor to the Nutmeg domi- nies.
 Two public measures of note are now under discussion in Danbury. One of them is the plan to asses taxable prop erty at par instead of 60 per cent of its actual value. This is done in about 50 out of 169 Connecticut towns. The other measure is the establishment of a municipal electric light plant. t.-Tor- rington Register.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
New Milford Wins Its Suit.

The supreme court of errors have de- cided the case of the town of New Mill ford vs. the County of Litchfield. It is the famous case to test the validity of the good roads law and the decision of the Supreme court has been awaited with a good deal of interest by tue whole state, Judgment is advised for the plaintiff. Opinion by Chief Justice Andrews. all concurring. Therefore the town may recover one-third of the money spent on it's highways under the the good roads law of 1892.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
SPECIAL NOTICES!

We have over on the corner added a market garden, poultry yard and a slaughter yard. We have. they Say, (they that call) place where we slaugh- ter groceries for cash L. BRAGG
 Another large invoice Dockash ranges at Alvori's--$23 50 delivered in your kitchen subject to approval, $8 % less than any other range of equal quality.
 Send your orders to Alvord's Win sted, Conn.,, and save money on lead and iron pipe, sewer pipe, sheet metals, pumps, leaders and conductors, roofing. plumbing, steam, water and gas sup plies.
 Over on the corner we have board ing house "The Naples" 8 grocery store, feed store, meat market, wagon runs days in 8 week, bakery, a car riage repository, also lumber, shingle, lath, brick. Portland cement, fertilizers, Deering's moving machine and farm implements. Keep track of this notice.
 J. l., BRAGG.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Bully For Mark Twain!
New Hartford Tribune.1


 Mark Twain, having paid the firm debts of Webster & Co.,, publishers, of which he was 8 partner, reioices in the prospect Of again returning to Hartford to make that his home. The author has shown sense of moral obligation in paying debts for which he was not legally held, which has evoked great praise from bjth the English and American Press.
 A letter in the London "Times" on the subject says:-
 "With the exception of the historical case of Sir Walter Scott, do not think there is to be found in the records of literature anything quite equal to Mark Twain's conduct"
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Death of Noted People.

Paris. March 27.-Princsss Marie Amelie d'Orleaus, the Princess de Join- vile, daughter in-law of the late Louis Philippe, king of the French, is dead.
 Washington, March 27.-Representa- tive John Simpkins of the Thirteenth District of Massachusetts died last night at his residence in this city, No. 1717 K street, of heart disease, induced by gastric complications.
 Annapolis, Md.. March 27.-Comman- der Eugene D. Heald, in command of ships at the Naval Academy. died sud- denly this afternoon of Bright's disease. Commander Heald entered the service in 1863 Mrs Hesld and her son Flu gene were with him at his death. He was out walking with party of friends at l o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31

Mrs Ina Briggs, of Thomaston, wis., tied in town over Sunday.
 March has certainly been very lenient this year, therefore, we mistrust his successor will April fool us.
 Palm Sunday service will be held at the Pilgrim church next Sunday at p. m. A sermon will be preached by the pastor in keeping with the day.
 The Rev William Wake, of Ashley Falls, Mass., supplied the pulpit of the M E. church in this village last Sun- day m morning and preached good ser- mon from Psalms XXXIV, 19. His subject was "God's Care for Us."
 The Rev Dr S. Hartley. of Great Harrington, preached a grand sermon in Christ church last Thursday evening. His text was Matthew XIX, 27. "Be- hold, we have forsaken all, and follow ed thee; what shall we have therefore,"
 -District Deputy Granniss, of Litch- field, made his official visit to Housaton- ic Lodge No. 6l F. x A. M. last Satur- day evening. He was accompanied by friond, Mir Dowd, from Litchfield. The A. E. degree was conferred, and all enjoyed the pleasant meeting.
 -"The Method and Purpose of God in History, with special reference to the Cuban Question" was the subject of Rev s, A. Burnaby's sermon last Sun- day evening. His text was Isaiah XXXIV, 5, "For my sword shall be bathed in heaven" Mir Burnaby told in brief the history of certain nations and monarchs, and called attention to the fact that they were exalted and prospered so long as they obeyed Gods commands and sought the advancement of His Kingdom, but they were soon destroyed when they followed only the dictates of their own national or per- sonal ambition. He dwelt at length on the history of Spain and showed how and why she had declined from 8 most prosperous and powerful nation to her present condition. In alluding to Spanish cruelty and treachery in the war with the Cubans he waxed elo- quent and said, "May the booming of McKinley's cannon soon drown the cries of the starving women and chil- dren in Cuba, and set them free."
 A subscription paper is being cir culated in this village for the purpose of raising sufficient sum of money to enable the selectmen to purchase one acre of land for the use of the inhabi- tants of this village where they may dispose of all garbage without trespass- ing on other peoples property. The land which the selectmen have in view is located on the "back road" to Ash ley Falls in Q secluded position and we'll protected from the highway by trees and underbrush. The property will be deeded to the town and will be under the control of the health officer. It may not be known that there is a heavy penalty for dumping garbage in the highways, or in streams of water, even with the consent of adjacent prop erty owners. This is too frequently done in this town, and this opportunity to secure at slight expense suitable and well located piece of land to meet the needs of the people in this village ought not to be passed by. For fur ther information inquire of the health officer. c. W. Camp. M D.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
POINTERS.
Boy wanted. See adv.
 Farm to rent. See adv.

Boy wanted. See adv.
 Farm to rent. See adv. -
 Woman wanted. See adv.
 People wanted. See o. B. Chase's adv.
 Horses for sale at Ct. Harrington. See adv.
 Easter outfits are being advertised by 0. F. Hawley.
 big carpet and wall paper sale be- gins tomorrow at J B. Oliphant & Co.'S. See adv.
 G. A. Adam is on deck this spring with line of wagons and carriages See adv.
 D. P. Hunt < Go. now cap the climax by great carpet and mating sale. See new adv.
 Spring things have blossomed out at A. W. Parsons, Ashley Falls. See new adv. for particulars.
 W. H. Camp advertises bicycles and sporting goods for sale at his drug store. See tho kind of wheels he car ries.
 The new departments store, The Lead CT, will be opened in the Hotel Win chester block, Winsted. Conn, Thurs. day, March 3Ist. Just few of their extraordinary offerings are recorded in the full page ad with this paper. Lots and lots of things that they had no space for here but that are waiting for you if you'll take little time to go down there. It is certainly by far the prettiest and largest store around this section.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Death of Judge Wells.

Judge Gideon Wells. one of the lead. ing lawyers of the Hsmpden county (Mass bar, died Saturday morning at bis home in Springfield. Mass. He was nearly 63 years old, and was born in Wethersfeld, Conn. He went to tLe front when the civil war broke out as a member of Company A. Forty sixth Massachusetts Regiment, and served as 6rst lieutenant, and also in the same capacity with the Eighth Regiment.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
DIED

DUDLEY-At New York city, March 29. Mrs E. I, Dudley formerly of Falls Village.
 RUTHEN-At Falls Village, March 29, Frederick Ruthen, aged about 40. JAcoBI-At Elizabeth, N. J, March 25, John Jacobi, aged 32 Interment at Falls Village March 27. GAYLoRD-At Winsted, March 27, Paul Gaylord, aged l3. BIsHoP-At Millerton, N. T.. March 19, Philo Bishop, aged 82 years, 6 mos. WooDwARD-At Sharon, March l9, Mrs Abel R. Woodward, aged Al. BAKER-At Lakeyille. March 29, John John Baker, aged 76 years.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
AND NOW FOR THE CLIMAX

Trade has been whirlwind for the past ten days. The tornado will come today. Many fine bargain will go out that will not be dupli- cated again in many day. And this will be true of goods in every department All the bargains that have been advertised - except few sold out will hold good the balance of this week
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31

From all over the country, come words of praise for Cham berlain' s Cough Remedy. Here is sample let Ark: was suffering from a severe cold, when I read of the cures that had been effected by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I concluded to give it trial and accordingly procured bottle. It gave me prompt relief, and have the best reason for recommending it very highly. which I do with pleasure. For sale by w. Fl. Camp, Canaan Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. B. Frink. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Fools ys, Wise Men.

It is said that 79,900 fools and 100 wise men are going to the Klondike this spring. The fools will work the mines and the wise men will work the fools.-Tivilo Times.
 The foregoing statement may not look foolish in the light of the fact that dur ing the gold fever in 1849 when thou sands of men rushed to California the miners brought home on an average just $500 each. And California was a paradise compared with Klondike.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
BORN

VANLENNEP-At Great Burlington, March 27. daughter (Emily Bird) to Mir and Mrs Edward J. VanLennep. BREwHR-At Great Harrington, March 27, son to Mir and Mrs Charles R. Brewer.
 CLARK-At Great Burlington, March 27, son to Mir and Mrs John Clark. ABBR-At Pennington, March 29, son to Thomas and Katherine Cowles Abbe.