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Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT.
Bogus Silver Certificates For stoO Which
 Defy Detection.

Washington, Jan. i.--One of the most dangerous commercials ever discovered has made Its appearance. John Cramel of the subtreasury at Philadelphia brought to the secret service bureau five $l0o counterfeit silver certificates with the head of President Monroe. Their general appearance Is excellent, and, after close examination, the offi- cials of the treasury cash room were undecided as to their genuineness, and only after the notes had been soaked in hot water, when the two pieces forming the front and back came apart. were they convinced of the fraud.
 On examination of treasury cash an- other of the spurious notes was dis covered. The notes brought over by Mir. Cramer had been turned into the subtreasury by two leading banks and the Philadelphia custom house, which had received them as genuine.
 A description of the notes has been wired to agents of the secret service ev- anywhere with instructions to be on the lookout for persons attempting to pass them. Inquiries also have been sent to all the leading cities as to whether any of the notes have appeared other than in Philadelphia and Washington, and the best men in the service will be put on the case. Following is a description of the note as furnished by the secret service:
 The note is of the series of 1891, check letter D, face plate 1. Tillman, register; Morgan, treasurer; portrait, James Monroe. All numbers so far seen begin with 345. The most marked differences between this note and the genuine, however. are found in the seal and the numbering, the counterfeit being a shade lighter than the genuine and tn. genuine slightly different in formation Especially is this true of the 3 and A. In the figure the lower loop does not extend up as far toward the center of the figure as in the genuine, and in the figure the space between the base and the center cross line is narrower than in the genuine. One of the principal points of difference, however, is that the new counterfeit is one-sixteenth of an inch or less shorter than the genuine.
 In view of the dangerous character of the counterfeit, Secretary Gage decided to stop issuing and to call in all Sl00 silver certificates, of which there Is about s26, 900 outstanding. These will be exchanged for silver certificates of smaller denominations and the plates destroyed. AS soon as new plates can be engraved a new series will be issued.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
 Echoes of the SingerIy Failure.

Philadelphia. Jan. 4.-Judges Penny packer, Wiltbank and Sulzberger have appointed appraisers to pass upon the assets of the defunct Chestnut Street Trust and Saving Fund company. which closed its doors with the failure of the Chestnut Street National bank. The ap- pointees are Louis s. Fiske, wool mer- chant: William B. Hackenberg, a silk dealer, and Major William H. Lam- bert of the New York Mutual Life In- surance company and president of the board of charities and corrections. In connection with the banks affairs de- positors representing nearly sS0o.000 have assented to the plan of settlement, and about 70 per cent of the trust com pany deposltors has also assented.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
u HUNG CHANG RECALLED.
The Great Chinese statesman and Dlplo- mat Again In Power.

The Great Chinese statesman and DIplo-
 mat Again In Power.
 Tacoma, Jan. 5.-The steamer Indra- pura has arrived from Japan, bringing the latest mail advices regarding the oriental situation. u Hung Chang has been recalled to power at Picking, the emperor and the inner council desiring his assistance In the diplomatic crisis. Ii Hung Chang recently started for his estates on account of III health. He has now returned to Picking, and the gov ernment has taken up for serious con- sideration his memorial on the military and naval defenses of the empire. This memorial was prepared on Earl Lfs re- turn from America and Europe, but re- mained pigeonholed until now.
 Thousands of troops are being recruit ed in the interior. and 1t is intended to double the number of battalions in all the Chinese maritime provinces within 30 days. The emperor has received many secret memorials regarding the defense of the empire from high mili- tary and civil officials throughout China All China Is awakening. Not
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
ORIENTALIMBROGLIO
LhINESE TRiCkED INTO GRANTING {" RUsSlk'S DEMANDS.
Made to Think That England Meant to Foroibly Seize Port Arthur-Hencs Per mission For Occupancy Was Given-Brit. ish wsrship Powerful at Hongkong.

mission For Occupancy Was Given-Brit.
 ish warship Powerful at Hongkong.
 London, Jan. 5.-The Washington cor respondent of The Daily Chronicle ca bles that he learns from the highest diplomatic authority that there Is complete understanding between Rus sia and France in regard to the east to the extent of their cooperating on sea and land in the event of hostilities.
 An effort has been made to induce Germany to act in concert with them. but hitherto without success. The move rnent is directed against England.
 The Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Mall says:
 ''The Russians tricked China into con senting to an occupation of Port Arthur by representing that the British fleet was coming to capture it. They also asked the Chinese to prohibit the Eng fish from landing. The latter refused, but any Englishman going ashore al Port Arthur is shadowed by the Rus. sians."
 A dispatch from Hongkong says the British warship Powerful has arrived there.
 The Powerful Is a first class cruiser of over 14.o00 tons displacement and 25,000 indicated horsepower. She is heavily armed and Is estimated to have a speed of about 22 knots. She carries a crew of $40 men.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
wayside Wells.

The cautiou uttered by Mir. o. F. Wingate, sanitary expert, against in- discriminate drinking from wayside wells by bicyclists or other travellers is one that it will be we'll to heed. MT. Wingate affirms his positive knowledge of several cases of typhoid fever traced Go this cause. He points out the fact that well may be considered health ful by those who babitually drink from it, and may in fact be so as far as they are concerned, and yet be dangerous to a stranger who takes only slight draft. New York Post
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Princeton Grill Room Doomed.

Princeton, N. J., Dec. 30.-From with in the university, instead of from with out, the famous Princeton inn has been dealt at last a blow that may prove fatal.
 At @ recent meeting of the board of trustees the following action was taken: The faculty was instructed to enforce literally and strictly as well as impar- tIally this section of the law: No student shall bring or cause to be brought into college or keep in his room any spirituous or fermented liquors, nor shall he frequent any place where intoxicating liquors are sold as bev- nra pe"
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Ohio Senatorahip Confeat.

Columbus. O.. Jan. 4.-The combina- ton of ten anti-Hanna Republicans with the Democratic members succeed ed in organizing both branches of the legislature yesterday in the interest of the opposition to the election of Sena- tor Hanna by vote of 56 to B.
 Despite the defeat of the Hanna men In the organization of the legislature, they are confident of winning on the joint ballot for senator when 1t is taken next week. The anti-Hanna people are equally confident of defeating Mir. Han- na. though a definite agreement as to candidate seems not to have Eeen reachad
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Gold Find In Labrador.

Halifax, Jan. 5.-Representatives of a Canadian-American company who vis- ited Labrador for the purpose of erect ing sawmills report that that country contains deposits of gold of great rich ness and is destined to become q great mining country. There exists strong evidence that gold Is to be obtained in quantities equaled only by the deposits of the klondike. In fact, 1t is asserted that the deposits In Labrador are on the same range as those on the Klon- dike. Preliminary arrangements for gold seeking expedition. which Is to start by vessel in the spring. have al- ready been made.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Sentenced to Eighty Years.

Chicago. Jan. 5.-Julius Tunte was given a sentence of so years in the penl- tentiary today in Judge Bakers court. While one jury was coming fin with a conviction of Tunte another jury was hurrying out to find a verdict agains; him. He was tried on four indictments for bigamy, although 2l indictments had been once voted against him. On the trial of the third indictment Tunte broke down on the stand and pleaded guilty. Under the habitual criminal act he re- ceived % years for each indictment. or so years in all. This is the longest sen- tence but one ever given in this county.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Federal Court sentence.

Hartford, Jan. 5.-In the United States district court. Judge Townsend presiding. Laura Lauritzen of Hartford was sent to jail for three months for sending a threatening postal card through the mail. Jane Greene, now of Greene. R. l., but formerly of East Killingly, was sentenced to one year in the Norwich jail and fined $l,o00 for perjury in making claims for a pen ufa
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Indiana Coal Miner. strike.

Brazil, Ind, Jan. 1.-Two hundred miners employed at No. Brazil Block company's mine inaugurated strike because the bank boss allowed three drivers to work who had not settled their dues in the miners organization for the last month.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
s.vsr. puni.bm.n, For KIdp,n,ng.

Albany. Jan. 1.-District Attorney Burlingame, who was successful in convicting the kidnapers of Johnny Conway, has prepared bill to be pre- scented to the legislature amending the code of criminal procedure by increas- ing the penalty for Kidnapping from 10 years to imprisonment for life.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Mo,aorf o... Ten yc.r.,

Camden, N. l.. Dec. 3o.-George Nor dorf, alias Cowan. who on Oct. a shot John A Mather in the latter'a cigar store and then robbed the cash drawer. was convicted and sentenced by Judge Armstrong to ten years Imprisonment. Mather has recovered from the wound.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
eir.rd.. rin,.tn Anniversary.

Philadelphia, Jan. 4-oirard college celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with an elaborate programme of exercises. Addresses were made last evening by Mayor Warwick, Congressman Broslus and officials of the institution. and there was a number of vocal and instrument al selections by pupils The event of the celebration was an oratlon delivered by Speaker Thomas B. Reed.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
State Camp at PeekskIll.

Albany, Jan. l.-Adjutant General Tillinghast most emphatically denies a report that he favors the removal of the state camp from Peekskill to Fire Island or any other place. Governor Black is likewise opposed to the rec moval.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Guests Barely Fkaa

Mount Carmel, Pa, Jan. 5.--The Com mercial hotel, four-story brick struc- ture. was completely destroyed by fire. and the S7 guests in the house barely escaped with their lives. Many of them were forced to jump from the windows, and the personal effects of all were de- stroyed.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Ex-GoNarnor Ross Dead.

Houston, Jan. 4.-Ex- x-Governor Low renee s. Ross died at his home at Col Iege Station. aged 60. He was oele- brated ranger during the early days of Texas and attained the rank of briga- iier general in the Confederate army.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Durrant's Hour of Doom.

San Quentin, Cal, Jan. 1.-Theodore Durrant has again been removed to the death cell to await the hour of his exc cution. which has been fixed for 10:3O a m Ian q
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
covsrnm.nt Finances.

Washington, Jan. (. = The monthly statement of the government receipts and expenditures for the month of De. cember shows the total receipts to have been S5s, ,6+6, 69s. of which S1i. eco 7ss was from customs. sI4.s42, BPS from internal revenue and s33.642.sso from miscel- laneous sources. The expenditures for the month aggregated $27,634 092.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Seven Killed by Explosion.

Madrid, Jan. 5.-A dispatch from Oviedo. capital of the province of that name in the Asturias district, says that POO kilogrammes (about 40 pounds) of powder exploded at the San MaJoya factory. Seven were killed outright and many badly injured.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
ano,ber Foo,bsu Fatality.

Marysville. Cal, Jan. 3.-In the foot ball match between Marysville and wheatland clubs Clyde Manwell or wheatland had his backbone broken, and recovery Is impossible, he being to- tally paralyzed.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Mckinley Accepts an Invitation.

New York. Jan. Tt is settled that President Mckinley will attend the ban quet of the National Association of Manufacturers to be given at the Wal dorf Astoria hotel Thursday night, Ian 27
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Killed While Duck Shooting.

Niagara Falls, N. Y., Jan. 5.-Fred Jackson, 2s years old, was accidentally shot and killed while duck shooting. He attempted to pull his gun toward him over the rough Ice. The trigger caught, and the whole charge entered his left side tearing out his heart.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
posn yernon.. sucoe..or.

Syracuse, Jan. 5.-News was received here which indicates as certainty that the name of the Rev. Ensign McCheE- ney. Ph. D.. pastor of the Calvary M k. church in New York city, will be pre- scented at the semiannual meeting or the trustees of Syracuse university as dean of the Fine Arts college. This position was made vacant by the death of Dean Leroy Nj Vernon about IS months ago.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Rer. nr. nnenI Dead.

Syracuse. Jan. 3.-Rev. Luke C. Queal. D. D., for many years one of the most prominent and best known Methodist Episcopal clergymen in central and northern New York, died at his home in Moravia, Cayuga county.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
wusop to Iacture at Yale.

New Haven, Jan. 5.-The Storrs lec- turer in the Yale Law school course this year will be ex-Postmaster General Wilson. president of the Washington and Lee university of Virginia,
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
Plumber suffocated by Gas.

Boston. Jan. 5.-Andrew Groom. plumber, was killed by gas while re- pairing a~leak in a pipe at 29s state street. broom was 30 years old and lived in Chelsea,
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
oy.rheard rn Doohstore.

New Clerk-iave you over read The Last Days of pompeiiY''
 Mrs Neurich-No. What did he die off
 New Clerk--Some kind of an erup' ton, 1 believe. .--Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
EekeIs a Bank President.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-James H. Eckels. ex- of the currency, has begun his duties as president of the Commer- ,ial National bank of Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06
THE RECORD
 0F A YEAR. Notable Events in 1897 the World Over. THE CEASELESS REAPER Destruction on Land
 and Sea. THE MENACE OF WAR
THE MENACE OF WAR

A Review of Twelve Months Ar ranged ChronologicaIly-M Fa- tai Railway Collisions and Ship wrecks = Destructive Storms and Fires Obituaries of Noted People and a Medley of Miscellaneous, Po- ntical, Sporting and Personal Events.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-06

L Obituary: Rear Admiral Jchn H. Russell,U U s. N., retired, in Washington; aged 70 Gen. Charles A. Carleton, Federal veter an. in New York city; aged 62. & Fire Portland Paper O. 6 mill, at Gilbert vile, Me. loss, sl00,0O0.
 Obituary: Johannes Brahms, the well known musical composer, in Vienna; aged GA Mai. Edward P. Doherty. Wilkes Booth capto-. in New York city. (. Fire Gorge F. Otte Co.'S carpet store, ir Cincinnati, loss, $4O0, 900. 6. Business troubles: The Globe Savings bank of Chicago assigned
 Obituary Orrington Lunt, the founder Q. Eyansten. T1s., in that citvi aged s2,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-01
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-01
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-01
RAIL WAY MAIL. SERVICE
Report Recommends Establishing an
EmnIoYes, Relief End.

Washington, Oct. 31-The annual report
OF the general superintendent Of the rail-
way mail service shows that at the close
of the year there were S,074 clerks en-
ployed, and that, with the closed pouch
ami press pouch service. the grand to-
tai of miles Travelled in the service was
2S5, 565, 343
Matter so Illegally addressed as to re-
quire attention before delivery could be
effected, or which could not be delivered
at all, amounted to 1850, 900 pieces for
the year, 1855, 900 pieces of which were
returned to writers or corrected and for
warded, the rest being turned into the
dead letter office for disposition. The gen.
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the number casualties last year exceed
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the number of fatalities was not SO great.
There were 59s casualties, in which seven
clerks were killed, "a seriously injured and
146 slightly. 1t is urged that some provlS-
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the families of the clerks killed while on
duty and fer the creation of a railway
mail service relief fund for the benefit of
mail clerks totally diSa bIed or injured in
the line of duty.
The wisdom of appointing number OF
assistant superintendent to inspect star,
steamboat and mail messenger routes and
screen wagon service supervise the weigh
ing of mail, etc, it is said, has been made
evident by the result of their work during
the year. An innovation is proposed in
the way Of establishing postal stations in
railway depots and this and other recon-
menda tions have been approved by the
second assistant postmaster general.
Quite a comprehensive statement on the
part of The railway mail service as to
the forwarding Of mails to and from mil
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the dispatching OF mails to and from the
army and navy in and around Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippine islands, is given
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1t is estimated that sS.92S, 118 will be re-
quired for salaries of railroad postal
clerks for the year ending June 80. 1900,
and 81, 204, 500 for railway postoffice cars,
exclusive of subsidized lines.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-01
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