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Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31

IL Is Alleged That He Made Untrue
 Statements to the Comptroller Regard
 ing the Condition of the Now Bankrupt
 Financial Institution.
 Philadelphia. March 90. - Following the collapse of the Guarantors Finance company and the suspension of the Peoples bank there came last night an- other bank sensation in the arrest on warrant issued by United States nis- trict Attorney Beck of Cashier William W. Steele of the Chestnut Street Ma tlonal bank, tf which institution the late William M. SinRerly was president. The bank closed its doors in the latter part of December, and Bank Examiner Hardt immediately took charge. He began an Investigation, the result of which was the warrant for the cashiers arrest Steele is charged with making false reports and statements 10 the comptroller of the currency. He enter c S7,000 ball for hearing before Unit ed States Commissioner Edmund.
 The affidavit alleges that on March g. 1897, he reported s9,S9a,77 overdrafts, whereas the amount was s42.52S,is; again on May II, sls,o0L19, when it should have been se0,7i4.57. July 2s over drafts reported amounted to N442.u and Oct. sS,552.si when the former really was sos, ,252.i9 and the latter over slo0,000.
 Peoples Bank Securities Missing.
 Banking Commissioner Gilkeson has given out a statement showing the con- dition of the Peoples bank at the time its doors were closed on March 2b. The total liabilities of the bank are S1,bbs,- SIS, with assets amounting Co s52a, SQ3,
 In the statement of losses, which are set down as S1, ,o30.0i0. Richard F. Loper and the Guarantors Finance company of which Loper is the general manager, appeared as debtors to the bank to the extent of s79l, 450-s62s 900 on call loans, about s92, ,000 on bills discounted and s7i, ,76l on drafts carried as cash. These Items are elassed in the statement ia> sued as doubtful"
 One item of indebtedness Includes missing New Jersey Consolidated Trnc. tion per cent bonds to the value of 3i45, 000 Besides these missing seeuri- ties, the loans made Co Loper and the Guarantors' Finance company amount to nearly s650,0OO.
 Temporary Receiver Thomas w. Bar low yesterday took charge of the bank, and in the afternoon Deputy Attorney 
 Dauphin county court at Harrisburg Co have the reeeivership made permanent
 Richard F. Loper was arraiFned In the central police court yesterday after noon on charge of conspiracy to de- fraud the Peoples bank. The bank was represented by Assistant District At- torney Barlow, who was named as the | receiver for the institution, and John O. Johnson. Mir. Loper was represented by A. $. l.. Shields and State Senator Grady,
 When Magistrate South called the court to order, Mir Shields announced that the prosecution and defense had mutually agreed to ask for postpone ment If the court had no objection, they were anxious to have the case con- tinued one week. This was agreed to. and Loper was released under s2500O ball. Edwin IT. r. Weaver. a nephew of the late Mayor Weaver, becoming his | onrafU
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
SagnsfA Wins the Electlons.

Madrid. March 2S.-The result of the elections yesterday for the popular branch of the cortes is that Premier Sa- gasta and the Liberal party will remain in office. The indications are that the government will have an enormous ma jority. estimated at 300 of the 432 seats in the congress. In thls city the polls were almost deserted and the elections were conducted in an orderly manner. There were serious disturbances, how ever. at Bilbao, Barcelona, Biscay Ma varre. Catalonia, Valencia and Durango. At the latter place one man was killed.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
cannI s.l. pInn Dereate,I.

Albany. March So-Senator Pavey's resolution proposing to amend the cons stitutien SO as to allow the state to d.s- pose of the canals to the federal gov ernment was disposed of in the senate, when it was defeated on final passage by a vote of 32 Go 1S. Senator Pavey urged the passage of the bill. Senator Cantor, Senator Guy and others oppos- ed the measure. When the final vote was taken killing the resolution, Sena, tor Pavey thanked his colleagues for their consideration. He then made the usual motion to reconsider, but this was tabled. .--..- ...-.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Italians For veneruela.

An Italian named Dotti has entered into an agreement with tho Venezuelan government to colonize in Venezuela l, 1000 Italian families per annum, to os. tablish a bank for the benefit of apricul. turists with capital of s3, 750, 900 and to maintain line of steamships bo. tween the colonies and Italy. To en. courage the scheme the government grants largo rebates of taxation and other privileges and assures to the new colonists generous welcome and protec. tipn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Death of InrneIr. Mother.

London, March 2s.--Mrs. Della Tudor Parnell, daughter Of the celebrated American naval officer. Rear Admiral Charles Stewart, and mother of the late Charles Stewart Parnoll, died last cven- ing at Avondale, Rathdrum, county Wicklow, Ireland, as the result of the burns received Saturday from the iRnlt- Ing of her clothing while she was sitting before A fire
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
THE MAINE FINDINGS.
Naval Court Declares Our Battleship Was
 Destroyed by a Mine.

Naval Court Declares Our Battleship Was
 Destroyed by Mine.
 Washington, March 30.-The findings of the naval court of inquiry appointed to investigate the wreck of the battle ship Maine in Havana harbor have at last been made public. The courts re- port was placed in the hands of Presi- dent Mckinley on Friday last and was on Monday submitted to congress, to- gether with a special message from the president. The message is simply a recital of the facts connected with the visit of the Maine to the port of Ha- vana and the subsequent destruction of the vessel and the loss of 266 of her crew. No recommendation is made to congress, but in conclusion the presi- dent says:
 "I have directed that the findings of the court of inquiry and the views of this government thereon be communi-
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Norworinn Consul Di.npnears.

New York, March s0.-Karl woxen. the consul general for Sweden and Nor way, has disappeared. Vice Consul Ravn believes his mind is affected, but a ca- ble from Christiania calls for his arrest on the presumption of embezzlcment.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Shot Himself In His Store.

New London Conn, March 30.- Thomas w. Potter. aged about 52 years, one of the best known grocers of this city, committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver in his store, on State street. He had been in poor health of late and it is thought he became de spondent
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
Amerlcan narL Wrecked

Kingston, Jamaica, March So.-The | American bark Harvard, Captain Col- cord. from santos Feb. 19 for the Bar bados. Turks island and Providence. ! has been wrecked on Turks Island.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
It An n.ncnds.

She (sweetly)-Do you believe that kissing is unhealthyY
 He lcautiouslyl - Well. l-or--is your father at home this eyeningS-Chi- cage News
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
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Connecticut western news., 1898-03-31
ARREST OFACASHIER
WILLIAM M. STEELE OF THE SINGER
 " BANK IN THE TOLLS. 4.

IL Is Alleged That He Made Untrue Statements to the Comptroller Regard. ing the Condition of the Now Bankrupt Financial Instttutton.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
INTEND ID ATTACK BOSTON Cadiz Squadron May Sail for
 the American
 Coast.

St. Johns, N. F., May 22.-Captain Strong of the brigantine Energy which has ar- rived her today with a cargo of salt from Cadiz, reports that when he left Cadiz a fortnight ago the greatest activity pre- vailed in the naval arsenal there. The two Hamburg American liners, Columbia and Normannia, purchased to be used as auxiliary cruisers and now called the Rapido and Patria, were being rapidly armored and the warships are fitting in the harbor, loading stores and ammuni- ton.
 Captain Strong is convinced that at the time he was in Cadiz the Spanish govern ment fully intended to send this fleet to attack American coast cieies on the North Atlantic, preferably Boston. He says the Spanish populace was bitterly infiamed against English and Americans and that his crew dared not venture ashore.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23

used annually on several million bottles The accidental bending of a hairpfn by a woman to prevent it from sliding out of her hair so easily produced a fortune for her husband, who immediately saw the possi- bflitfes of crinkled hairpin for women.
 Instances could be multiplied indefinitely of large fortunes being made from small inventions; but, fortunately for those in- ventors who made a life study of intricate problems of mechanics, and disdain to waste their talents upon trivial, popular articles of the day, there is often also am- pie reward held in store for the products that take years to produce, and, which revolutionize existing methods of industry and mechanics. Edison has reaped hon. ors and riches of princely character from his discoveries; Mccormick has realized in his reaper the fortunes of millionaire; the Corliss engine brought honors and dec- orations to it's inventor, and enable him to amass a great fortune. in a few years i; Prof. Bell found in his telephone not only the consummation of his early hopes and ambitions, but a substantial pecuniary reward; Harveyized steel armor has become synonymous with the inventors name and it brings an annual income of huge pro- portions to it's dfscoverer; Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, realized over $2,000,000 from his invention, and Mi kola Tesla, though still young and rich in promises, finds an abundance of money in his work.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
RAINEY'S LIKING
 FOR MULE FLESH This May Bring That Gentleman
 to Grief. HIS VERY SUSPICIOUS ACT Hid a Pair of Mules in Woods and Came After Them at Night-How the "Blue
 Coats" Lay In Walt
 for Him..

The fondness of W. N. Rainey, promi- nent citizen of Lakeview, for pair ol mules will likely bring him to grief.
 Last night MT. Rainey was lodged in the city jail by Officers Hamilton and Culpep- per, while the mules were placed in livery stable to await developments.
 MT. Rainey is reputed to be in good con dition as far as the worlds goods go and has a residence under construction at Lakeview. He once owned a pair of mules to which he was evidently warmly at tached. By some caprice of fate these mules became mortgaged. The end or II was that the mules were sold and bought by a MT. vandegrift. This gentleman hired them to Frank Hill
 During the past week while the animals were in MT. Hilps possession 1t is said that they strayed off. Now here comes the story of a mans fondness for stock which had once toiled for him, received his caresses and his lashings day in and day out
 It is further alleged that the former owner of the brutes, MT. Rainey, in some way got hold of them. It Is then claimed that he lead them to secluded place over Red mountain about mile the other side of Lakeview and hitched them to tree.
 THE WATT OF THE CoPPERS.
 The police got wind of this alleged act and officers Hamilton and Culpepper were detailed to find the mules. They hit the trail yesterday afternoon and treed the game in the sequestered nook of the woods about o'clock. They then lay In wait for something to turn up. Supper time came and the officers saw nothing upon xvbioI, tn feed bl1t the grass which the mules munched with evident relish.
 Church time came and still the officers lay concealed in the woods with no com pany but the animals which have figured so prominently in Biblical history ana the owls hooting from the tree tops It was weird scene, scene for dime novel artist, with Jesse James. or Dare Devil Dick laying in ambush.
 Finally a man entered the thicket Crouching low he came looking all about for concealed enemy. In the sea of green the seblue coats'' cleared for action and the gunners scampered over the dry leaves to their places. One step, two steps and the faithful sleuth hounds waited for the finish with bated breath.
 The man went to unite the mules, and as though by magic the coppers sprang for their prey. All thought of resistance in his mind was repulsed by the lightning like activity of the peace-guardians.
 He threatened, but all to no avail He was landed in the city bastile and the hungry mules given a morsel of hay. Mr. Rainey said that he intended putting the mules in his barn, but the officers figure it that he was going to put them on the market in some distant city. An appro- priate charge was placed against him.
 Efforts were made last night to make bond. A preliminary hearing will be had before Judge Feagin.- e'-
The age-herald., 1898-05-23

ecutive committee composed of five mem bers from Huntsville and one from each precinct of the county was nominated. with Nenian l.. Steele as chairman Delegates to the state republican convention were named as follows. s. S. Pleasants, H. C. Binford, Robert Dawson and John Lanier.
 Resolutions were adopted reaffrming al- legiance to the St. Louis platform, endors- ing the administration of President Mo- Kiniey and commenting William Vaughan as chairman of the state executive com mittee.
 The twenty-third commencement of the Agricultural and Mechanical college for negroes at Normal will begin next Thurs day The programme will begin on that day with graduating exercises of the de- pertinent of music. The commencement sermon will be delivered on the following Sunday by Rev. J. G. Johnson, of Mont gomery.
 Hon. John O. Turner. state superinten- dent of education. will deliver an address Monday and Governor Joseph F. Johnston will deliver the annual address Monday afternoon. The graduating classes consist of eighty-four graduates.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23

tie son who died years ago and it was, as was also the watch, a present to me. You can communicate with me by mail or in person and you can rely absolutely on my promise not to prosecute.
 "(Signed) WILLIAM MASON"
 "MKINLEY'S PEACE MAKERS"
 Reading, Pa., May 22.-On rush telegram from Washington, the Carpenter Steel works late last night sent 150 thirteen inch projectiles destined for Sampson's fleet. These weigh 1,20O pounds each, and will go through anything the Spanish have afioat Over eight hundred projectiles of some- what smaller size are on hand, and they go tomorrow to San Francisco for Dewey's g fleet at Manila The 13-inch projectiIes are popularly known as "McKin1ey's peaee- makers"
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
RECORD OF CRIME
 BADLY BROKEN
Four Murders, an Attempted Murder and Suicide
 and a Suicide.

Baltimore, Md, May 22-Four murders, an attempted murder and suicide and sui. eide is today's record for Baltimore city and the state. Nearly all the principals were negroes.
 At Lauriville, suburb, Daniel Hall shot and instantly killed William Suigert, white The murderer surrendered to the police.
 Joseph Makel, colored, of West River Md. stabbed his wife, Agnes, five times and then cut his own throat. The woman will probably recover, but the man will die. They were visiting in the city,
 Robert Cook fractured the skull of Frank Hutchins with a hatchet. Hutchins will die. Cook has not been captured. Both are negroes.
 At Salisbury. Garfield King, colored, shot and instantly killed Herman Kenny, a white boy, 14 years old.
 At Petersville, Frederick county, Dafiiel J. H. Smons, a white saloon keeper, shot and killed Harry Davis, colered. The men quarreled over a bar bill
 Emma Riggs, colored. of this city, had a quarrel with her lover and ended her life by taking laudanum.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
WEALTH IN SMALL INVENTIONS.
Large Fortunes Made from Accident and h.
 genuity.

From Cassiers Magazine, London.
 It has become almost an axiom with the majority that larger. fortunes are more likely to be raised from some simple in- vention than from difficult and expensive inventions that involve a great outlay of money to manufacture. This is. to a cer- tain extent, true. A certain American pat ent for fastening kid gloves has yielded fortune of several hundred thousand dol- lars for it's fortunate owner and the in- ventor of a collar clasp enjoys $20,0 900 roy alty a year as the reward for his endeavor A new kind of sleeve button has made s50,- 900 in five years for it's patentee, and the simple twisting of safety pins in such a way that there is no possible danger of the points sticking in the child promises to enrich Its owner beyond any of his early dreams of wealth. A man one day turned a piece of wire so as to hold a cork more securely in bottle, and forthwith some- body saw brilliant idea and patented tho modern wire stopple-holder, which Is now
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
Was the Author of Looking
 Backward" and Equality"
HAD BEEN IN FEEBLE HEAL I'll
For Some Time Past, and in August Last His Physicians Definitely Told Him That One of His Lungs
 Was Affected.

Springfield, Mass. May 22.-Edward Bel lamy, author and humanitarian, died early this morning at his home in Chicopee Falls, in the 18th year of his age. MT. Bellamy had been in feeble health ever since he finished his Equality some eight months ago. Tn fact, long before 1t was completed he had the most significant warnings that his vital energies were being undermined, although 1t was not till August that his physicians definitely told him that one of his lungs was affected. At the earnest solicitations of his physicians and family he resolved to try the effect of the Col orado climate and early in September last he removed with his family to Denver. Col He received, however, little or no benefit.
 He was born in Chicopee Falls on March 26 1850, and was the third son of Rev. R. K. Bellamy, for thirty-five years the pas- tor of the Baptist church at Chicopee Falls. He was the author of ''Six to One,'' Nantucket Idyll," "Dr. Heidenhoff's Pro- cess,'' Miss Luddington's Sister," and other books. It was in 1888 that his famous book, Looking Backward" was published, the sale of which up to the present time Is over 45O.0oO copies in America. and probably over half million of copies have been sold in England and other foreign countries. Looking Backward has been translated into German, French, Russian, Italian. Arabic, Bulgarian and several other languages. It is stated that Elm peror William published 10000 copies of Looking Backward which he distributed anopp fha etrdapfe and xuarIripo eIaccaa of Germany. His reason for so doing, if this is really true, is apparent to those conversant with German politics.
 "THE NEW NATION"
 On the 30th day of December, 1891, MT. Bellamy, being convinced that it was his duty to supplement his efforts in Looking Backward,' by educating the people toward reform in gvorenemnt, issued the first number of ''The New Nation," a paper destined to become the most quoted and influential revolutionary journal in the world. An idle of its influence may be judged from the fact that since "The New Nation" was started, over $50 papers de- voted to nationalism have been launched in the United States, Canada and Mexico. and thousands of papers through the df- rect nsplratlon or The NeW Nauon nave started departments devoted to political reform which are conducted and edited from the writings of MT. Bellamy, in '"The New Nation," and Looking Backward."s
 He leaves widow and two children, be- sides two brothers, Charles J. Bellamy, editor of the Springfield Daily News and Frederick Bellamy. of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 His funeral will take place at his home in Chicopee Falls and by his special re- quest will be of the simplest possible char acter.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
SENATOR MASON ROBBED.
Appeals to the Burglars to Return Picture of
 His Dead Son.

Washington, May 22.-Last night the resi- dence Of Senator William Mason, of Illi- nois, in this city, was entered by burglars and jewelry to the value of nearly H.OOo was stolen. Not clue to either the bur- glar or to the jewelry has been obtained. This evening Senator Mason issued to the burglars a characteristic appeal which he hopes will be needed. It is as follows: '"To the Gentlemen Who Robbed My House
 Last Night:
 1T will pay in cash more than any one else for the watch and pin you took last night and give you my word of honor that you shall not be prosecuted for the taking of them, The pin has portrait of my lit-
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
Will Donegan, a Negro, Shot Through the !. Window-Republican Convention.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville. May 22.-The closing exer- cses of colored school in the Trianan precinct were brought to an untimely end Friday night by an attempted assassina- tion. Will Donegan was manipulating the scenery for the last tableau of the evening when some person on the outside fired q shot through the window. Donegan fell with a bullet through his shoulder. serious ly wounded. The would-be assassin has not been captured.
 The republicans of Madison county held their county convention Saturday after noon in the city hall. N. L. Steele was elected chairman and H. c. Binford. secre- tAxy. The convention contained only for ty-nve delegates- No county ticket was nominated. but committee was appointed to nominate ticket later this year. should such action be deemed advisable. An ex-
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
Rlotinr in India.

Calcutta, May 22.-About 5000 people took part in riot which lasted two hours at Bhowanipoor, ninety-nine miles west of Dynagephor yesterday. Many of the riot CTS were injured and they were finally dis- persed by the police. Several attempts to renew the disturbances were also sup prssed by the authorities.
The age-herald., 1898-05-23
Report Confirmed.

Washington. May 22.-The secretary of war today received a brief telegram from General Brooke confirming the report of the accident at Chiekamauga to train carrying Missouri volunteers. He states that one man was killed and four injured, and that the remains of the one killed have been sent to his friends in Missouri He also says the injured men are being cared for at the hospital.