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CTHE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS"l
REWAPE or SUBSTIT UTIOWS.

tine papers and reviews read by the en-
perof occasionally. Being man who
takes a deep interest in literature and
art, he naturally sometimes goes to
sources where he can obtain more in
formation than a daily paper Affords
London News.
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We could enumerate
A List Of Presents
at this time of the year.

that would fill this page.
But we have so many articles of fine
design and merit in gold leaf metal others in fine
Austrian and Flemish Oak others in Teak design and nish
beautiful Mahogany nIad cabinets and other Parlor pieces
of exquisite workmanship and many other things to
show Gin fact our crowded) that we would
simply advise you call and see them-even you do not
wish to buy Cordially yours
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Chicago points to her new registra-
ton as further evidence of her made
uuate census, claiming that, as voters
constitute one-sixth of the population,
there are over two million Inhabitants
there.
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In the maps Of Europe which We're
used in the Filipino schools under the
Spanish regime a large place in the
center of that continent, usually occu-
pying more than one-half of the page,
was marked Spain; all the rest of the
countries were scattered about the
edge. Thus the young Filipino came to
have very distorted idea of the mag
nitude of the country of his oppressors.
1t is said that even Aguinaldo was sur
prised to learn thai America covers a
greater area than Spain.
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The Philadelphia committee of citi-
conduct of Mayor Ashbridge and his
director of police, in connection with
their alleged attempt to blackmail John
Wanamaker has unanimously reported
that the charges are true, and that the
officials in question are unfit to hold
tuting impeachment proceedings
against them, inasmuch as the city
council, which would have to weigh the
evidence, is largely made up of about
the same kind of stuff as the mayor.
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For District Electors,

For District Electors,
First D,strict-,M. S. CHAPMAN, of
Manchester.
Second District-FREDERIC DE
PFlYSTER, of Portland.
Third District--W1NSLOW f. WILL
LIAMS, of Norwich.
Fourth District--G. w. MARSH, or
Bridgeport.
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! CHARLES S. MERsICK. of New Ha-
ven.
HENRY III. BRIDGEMAN, OIL NorIolh
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For State Officers.

For State Ofhcer5,
FOR GOVERNOR,
GEORGE P. MCLEAN, of Simsbury.
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
EDWIN O. KELLER, of Norwalk.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
CHARLES G. r. VINAL, of Middle
town.
FOR TREASURER,
HENRY H. GALLUP, of Norwich.
FOR COMPTROLLER,
ADRIAN CHAMBERLAIN, of Meri-
den.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
At the Sign
of the Knife.

Probably our store is
better known by reason of the
knives we sell than for any othe
one reason. Everyone who ha
ever lived here rem m b er S
'Bassetts as the store where any
kind of a knife could be found.
And we hav'n't changed.
Nowheye in Ncv ENGLAND
WiX be found a larger
assortment of Pocket and
Table Cutleyy-noy will you
find better qmality-tAan al
the Sign of the Big KNIFE.
s'1zfJ'Aqf;BassettG&.
7s4GAAPEL ST. 800 STATE ST.
G'Gj&tSJS81SN1G5S:I&lG1N2sS1
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Eighth District-FREDER
AVERILL, of New Haven.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINA TIoNS
FOR PR EsIDENT.

WILLIAM MCKINLEY. Of ohio'
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT, of New
York.
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For Representatives,

DENNIS A. BLAKESLEE an
GEORGE f. HALL.
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For Judge of Probate,
LIVINGSTON w. CLEAVELAND, of
New Haven.
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For Congressman,
Second District--NEHEMIA D
SPERRY, of New Haven.
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RIGHT TO BECOME Il CITIZEN.
INTERESTING QUESTION REGARDING ONE OF THE
RUSSIANS BROUGHT HERE TO SERVE
ON THE VARIAG.

Philadelphia, June 23-An unusual and interest
ing case involving the right of a person serving
under the flag of Russia to declare his intention
of becoming citizen of the United States was
argued before Judge Mcpherson in the United
states District Court to-day The defendant was
Leo AleXandroff, sailor in the Russian navy
Along with ffty-two other sailors he was brought
TO this country last April. under command of Cap
tain Vladimir Behr. The latter had been assigned
by his Government to the command of the Russian
cruiser Variag, in course of construction at
Cramps shipyard and the were part of the
crew TO take the vessel TO Russia upon completion
AleXandroff was not seaman by choice having
been graduated in his country as physician
The requirements of the Russian law forced him to
serve.
Shortly after his arrival AIexandroff went to
New-York and declared his intention of becoming
citizen. At the inst:gation of Captain Behr was
arrested the charge of desertion and brought
back 10 this city United States Commissioner Ed
munds remanded him to prison TO await the action
of the Russian Government. To-day his counsel
and contended that under the treaty laws with
Russia any who left a Russian ship while
in American port could be considered q de-
serter. In AleXandroff's case he argued that the
Fariag still in course of construction and had
not gone into commission, and could not therefore
be looked upon a Russian vessel.
The Court reserved decision.
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ADVANCE IN COrrOy FUTURES.

The market for cotton futures opened steady in
tone yesterday, with prices point higher TO
four points lower. the latter being In sympathy
with unfavorable closing Liverpool cables. a less
bullish Chronicle review than had been looked
for and war news from China. Far from encouraS-
ing bear speculation however. the decline used
by local shorts as an opportunity cover Soon
crop disaster reports pouring IN from nearly
every section Of the cotton belt while the West
and South fairly flooded the market with buying
orders. Prices advanced twenty-five points in less
than as many minutes before this demand showed
the least sign of abating Wall Street and other
outside interests were heavy purchasers OF the
new crop options Shorts were pancstricken and
made frantic efforts 10 cover. Holders steadily
gained confidence. and could be induced 10 sell
freely only around the top prices. Mine cents for
August brought out several large blocks. which
the market absorbed greedily The July sold up to
9N and closed az s.12 compared with Fridays
closing price OF Sa6. August 9Ol. closing
500 a net advance for the day OF thirteen points.
The September advanced sixteen points. closing
AZ
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HONE FOR DISABLED FIREMEN.
GoVERNCR VOORHEES, ACCEPTS THE
BUILDING ON BEHALF OF THE STATE.

Boonton, n. j.. June 23.-Firemen took possession
OF Boonton to-day They came from all parts Of
New-Jersey and New-York to take part in the
dedication of the State Home for Disabled Fire
men. Governor Voorhees, and his staff were also
present, and reviewed the parade, in which three
thousand 1remen marched The Governor was
welcomed with cheers he and his party passed
through the line of fremen. escorted by the Boon
ton Fire Department
The ceremonies as follows Salute to the
Governor; music. Voss's 1st Regiment Band; invo-
cation. the Rev John Keller. Arlington N j.;
raising of the flag; address behalf of the Com
mission delivering the Home to the Governor Of
Nev-Jersey, by General Bird w. Spencer, presi-
dent of the New-Jersey State Firemen's Home
Commission; acceptance of the building and
hees Governor of New-Jersey; address of welcome
William l. Powers. Mayor Of Boonton: THE Fire
men In Action W. d. Edwards. Jersey City; The
Morris County Firemen." Mahlon Pitney. Senator
from Morris County; The Veteran Volunteer"
George w Anderson, former president of the Vet
eran Firemens Association of New York; The
Legislative Deeds of the Fireman" Benjamin F.
Jones, Speaker of the New-Jersey House of Assem-
bly,; The State Association" w A Cotter coun-
sci of the New-Jersey State Firemen's Associations
THE Financial End of IT, John 8. Gibson. New
ark benedcton, the Rev. A. r. McKelvey, Boon
ton.
The Home is located about mile from the
railroad station. II IS in ideal spot for such
an institution In the pot purchased with the
home there are about sixty-ive acres most Of
which under cultivation, and the rest is laid
out in lawns. The building is of brick is three
stories high and stands far back from the road
on the highest elevation of the whole tract Built
originally a of $4,000 for a private resi-
dence the building when purchased, contained
many modern improvements. and since then
changes and additions have been made. Besides
the main residence there the land q green
house. farmers and gardeners houses and several
large barns
had been endeaVoring to get funds to buy and
maintain home and from the legislature last
decreed that the Commission to be appointed
should consist of one member from each Congress
district. and funds provided for by placing at
the disposal of the Commission the per cent tax
levied foreign fire insurance companies doing
business in this State. The purchase price was
$4,000
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BErRAYs HIMSELF THROUGH FEAR
MAN GIVES HIS BROTHER-IN-LAw's NAME IN
THE ILLICIT STILL CASE

Louis Fireman. of No. 81 Essex-st.. and Joseph
Goldstein of No. Ga Rutgers-st who were arrest
ed Friday in Illicit still in Mount Vernon
were arraigned before United States Commissioner
Shields yesterday morning. They held in $500
bail each for examination tomorrow at p.
The man who was supposed 10 be Louis Hyman
was arraigned later. Through an interpreter 1t
was learned that his name is Norris Slepp. and
that he has brother-in-law whose name is Louis
Lyman. Slepp explained that he was excited
when he was arrested that he gave the name OF
his brOther-n-law. Slepp was also held in $500
bail for examination next Monday afternoon
Deputy Collector John F. Donahoe and Inspector
Frank G. Thompson yesterday morning destroyed
the distillng outfit which discovered in an old
house at No 4t2 South Seventh-ave.. Mount Yer
non. They also seized all Of the machinery which
the gang of moOnshiners used in the manufacture
of the spirits The liquors and malt. which I'LL
about fifty barrels. will be stored The officers
pect TO hold public auction and sell the horse and
wagon used by the gang for the distribution Of its
product. Mr.. DOnahOe says that the diStillery was
around New-York
pipes had oeen tapped by an experienced piunloer.
The water pipes used to convey the malt from
the storerOOms the third floor 10 the retOrts be-
low. The waste water ran through rubber tubes
into the sewer pipe. large supply OF boxes used
0---tttt'S oP4.-t9 -
LnS rooms OF the woman VINO ives uoNhstaArS-
The officers have not Yet arrested her. but she is
under close surveillance and IS not permitted to
leave the premises.
The detectives say that there is an immense
ProHt IN the ul3huI4cture OF inoOAshlIe- II can
be made FOR about u cents gallon and sold for 81
The best customers the small liquor dealers.
with hve gallon caSk or .moonsh nine diluted
made a decOCtion which will retail for 10 cents
dealer can produce hVe cent whlSkey 1t Is esti-
ma ted that the Mount Vernon establishment, which
has been in operation three months, has turned
out about ten thousand gallons which means a
profit Of about $4,000 TO Its proprietor
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YALE HONOR AWARDS.
PRIZES IN THE SHEFFIELD SCIENTIFIC
SCHOOL AND CREATIONS IN
THE COLLEGE.

New-Haven. Conn. June 23.-The Yale faculty
to-day announced the following prize awards in
the Sheffield Scientific School, class of 90:
t For eTSslle9ce in al STUDIES Of the freshman
For excellence in physics-WILLIAM J. CANADA. of
For excellence in German-RoBERT T ROBERTS. Of
Winsted Conn and ROBERT p. WADAMS. of Torring
For excellence in French-JoEN J. wRIGHT-CLARK
For excellence in chemistry-wILLIAM b CRAMER
For excellence In ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS F. HINES
For excellence in English-THoMAs D. ADAMS. Of
Westport. Mass
The Rogers scholarship for excellence of studies
In the chemistry course was given to George s.
Jameson, O1, Sheffield. of Bridgeport
The Yale College faculty this morning announced
the following senior appointments based on the
work of the graduating class during it's four year
course:
Philosophical orations-Albert B. Van Buren,,
Lynn, Mass; Frank E. Hale Hartford, Conn.
Sidney A. Weston. Sharon. Mass; Thomas w.
Swan, Northampton Mass; George l.. Hinckley
Northampton Mass; Herman NJ Opitz, Norwich
L. n. S. Thompson, New Haven, Conn; John B.
GGa}1we W, Rr0ydsnee Il r. J. Bauer Easton
6 dai9 Ms NeTHaveP; Robert Ferguson Spring
II A. Dow PittseG EoJ j. s. MeIan, New
haven; ". L; Porter, Winterset, Iowa, and Leaon
High oratons-Walter NJ Adriance, Cincinnati;
J, H. Bailey, New-York; G. H. Bartholomew. New
Bentley, Rochester, \, y Francis Cross jr.. New
Ellsbree Meriden, Conn; o d. Estee. Gloyersyille
\. Y; E. F. Farley. Derby, Conn; F. E. Field
Dover ILL.,; }. Graves, Hartford Conn. William r.
Hamlin East Hampton Mass. Edward B. Hill,
Yonkers,, n; "; William S. Johnson Meriden,
Conn; Charles Kinds; Seymour, Conn; G. A Kel-
Samuel 81 S Levy. Bloomington IN; F. / Lock New
York; $. B Morton Chicago; Henry L, Moses
Conn: Leonard A. Peck, Gloversville; F. d. Pen
dleton SOmervle, Conn; H. NJ. Poynter, Shelby
Vile, Ky; ]. P Rice, Santa Barbara, Cal; Horace
G. Sanders, Concord; \. H: Laurence Van Dyke
Milwaukee, Wis; Elisha Walker, New-York; L. g.
Weaver, Newry, Penn. William H. Weiss. Schuyl-
kill Haven, Penn, and S. NJ. Wood, Mount Yer
non, VT.
Announcement also is made that 1877 other MEM
bers of the class have received minor appointments
making total of 24S honor men in the class about
to graduate, out of a grand total of 327. This is
high percentage.
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TILL TAPPEA IT WORK ABOUND boston.

Boston. June 23-The police Of this city are Of
the opinion that gang OF skilfu till tappers ara
at work in the cities adjacent 10 Boston. Their
plan OF operation is to travel by twos and to call
on business firms at a time when, from watching
they know that only person is on duty. One
OF the men generally represents himself to be an
agent OF the Board of Health looking after the
sanitary condition Of the property. and If possible
gets the clerk 10 leave the or office for
minute to show the false Inspector the location of
a water pipe other appliance. This gives the
second man chance to slip ms and empty the till
unobserVed. Two under arrest for com
plicty in affairs of this kind, and Chief INSPECTOR
Watts to-day identified OF them. who was ar
rested East Boston last night Matte
ONen alias Leonard, alias Kennedy, n notorious
till Taper The other man under arrest was
caught at Lynn while attempting a similar offence
He is identified Harry King. alias English
Harry one OF the most notorious till tappers
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COUNTRY ADVANTAGES IN THE CITY.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN CHOICE HOME SITES
IN THE TOWNS TRACT

IN THE TOWNS TRACT.
People who want to live and breathe In comfort
and even in the city have of the pleasures
OF house with Countrywide surroundings, will do
we'll to take ride to-day. or any other day, TO
Slocum Park Comfort Sheepshead Bay Park or
Brighton Terrace by the Sea. where lots are Of
fered by Mirabeau L. Towns the lawyer and poet
Of Brooklyn for anywhere from $275 to 1915 apiece.
Mr.. Towns's friends say that he has done
great many good things in his happy and success
full life but they unite in declaring that he never
did anything better calculated to make his old
age green with the friendship of men and women
than when he bought large choice tracts of unde-
veloped real estate In the old city of Brooklyn and
put them upon the market IN the shape of low
priced building lots. The properties advertised by
Mr.. Towns carefully restricted and fully i'm
proved. There are macadamized streets and inn
proved sidewalks shade trees water. gas and
electric light public schools and police and fire pro-
lection. But beyond anything else Is the consider
alton that they offer earning fair wages
chance to make a home for himself.
The extension OF the rapid transit tunnel sys-
tenn through the Borough of Brooklyn Is likely to
result in a large increase in real estate values in
Brooklyn Borough and people who buy lots now
will get them great deal cheaper than they will
be able to secure them two years from now.
There change of between the New
York end of the Bridge and the plots which Mr..
Towns Is offering to the public. The Kings County
elevated road and the Smth-st surface line will
take the intending purchaser directly 70 these
properties.
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THIS EXCURSION BEATS ALL THE REST.
BANKERS AND COTTON MILL sUPERINTENDENTs
SURPRISE ASBURY PARK

Asbury Park. n. J., June 23.-One hundred and
fifteen bankers and cotton mill superintendent all
in the employ of w. S. Witham. of Atlanta. Ga,
arrived here last night in special train and held
their annual convention to-day in the Laurel
House. The bankers presidents, vice-pres-
idents and cashiers of Mr. Williams thirty
two banks located at Atlanta and scattered over
the State of Georgia Besides controlling all these
money institutions Mr.. Witham and is fnan-
cial agent of dozen more cotton mills
The excursiOnsts include four bridal couples
who the victims of many good natured pranks.
Eight unmarried cashiers are Offset by eight beau
uful Georgia young women, who were brought
along by Mr.. William sponsors for the party.
The expenses of the trip are borne by Mr.. Witham.
He employs all his men on the cooperative plan.
He has even provided for their spiritual need by
defraying the expenses of a chaplain, who every
morning and evening conducts religious services
whether the bankers be in railroad cars en-
route o in the many hotels at which they lodge.
The Rev DR.. ]. w Heidi, Of Athens. Ga, is their
spiritual leader. He will conduct service on the
beach tomorrow. Mayor Frank l.. Ten Brock
ex-senator James A. Bradley and the president OF
the Common Council, Frank Appleby, welcomed the
visitors this morning.
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PRETENDED TO BE EXCISE INSPECTORS.
TWO MEN WITH EXCURSION TICKETS TO SELL
RUN DOWN BY POLICE

Two men. who describe themselves James Will
son, twentyseven years old, of No. 323 East Forty
ninth-st. and Charles Young, fOrty-hve years old,
of No. II SeCond-ave., locked up at the East
Observation-Disclosures police station charged
with obtaining money under false pretences and
for representing themselves State excise In
spectors. Yesterday the two went to the
saloon of Joseph Fredrchs. at No. 414 East one
hundred-and third-st. They represented themselves
as State excise inspectors, and pretended TO have
authority to sell tickets for the annual excursion
Of the Olympia Association to Lake Hopatcong.
N. j., TO take place next Sunday Fredrtchs had
heard of similar schemes and told the to
turn later. Fredrichs then informed Policeman
Van Twissner. who followed the to the saloon
Of William Meyers, at No 41S East One-hundred-
and-second-st. The men again tried to sell tickets.
representing themselves as agents of the Liquor
off, and they drove away. The policeman followed
them in q butchers wagon TO -hundred-and
twelfth-st and First-ave, when the two men
ing that they were closely pursued, jumped from
their buggy. Policeman Van TwissneT grappled
with Wilson. Policeman Baumeister followed
East One-hundred-a nd-thirteenth-st., where the
man into the basement. Young found
in the airshaft. On the floor several
of the Olympia Association tickets. In Wilson's
pockets also found large number of the
tickets and small of money Wilson said
he a brlcklayer, and Young that he was
salesman at No II SecOnd-ave. Both will be
raigned in the Harlem Police Court this morning.
The police ask for compliments to appear against
the
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sWINDLERs SELL BOGUS FOREIGN PONDS.

Phia delphia June 23.-The police of this city have
in custody two men Of apparent foreign birth. who
believed have swndled a large number of
persons out of thousands OF dollars By selling
bogus Servan, Italian and Australian bonds. They
gave their Howard Green and Edward
Weiss. Both about middle age. 1t Is known
that in instance $1,000 secured. When
searched thirty pawn tickets for gold watches.
chains and other jewery found Green.
This feature OF the case is being investigated as
wei as the sale of the bonds. At a hearing to-
day several witnesses testified to paying various
sums of money 10 the The are alleged
have largely confined their efforts widows of
foreign birth.
Green and Weiss are said to have carried on
their scheme IN artistic manner. The contracts
and deliberately engraved papers they carried about
with them In large leather cases and big docu-
ment bore III ne of Edward Sanders banker
No 220 Broa New-YOrk City
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HAROLD POOLE TRIES TO DESCRIBE HIS AssA11.-
ANT IN BROOKLINE

Boston, June 23-After almost month of silence
nearly three weeks of which was due to uncon-
seriousness Harold Poole. the sailor boy from the
schooner Ella F., who found unconscious in
Brookline one Saturday night month ago. tried
day. Those who received the disconnected state
ment OF the boy. who by means has recovered
the full use of his faculties, expressed the belief
that the man who committed the assault was
George Champion, whom the police suspected OF
the crime. and who since 1t was committed has
been arrested and held for the Grand Jury in an
other State for the alleged murder of George Good
win Of West Newfeld. Me. and three other mem
bers of his household
Poole unable speak connected sentences
and his condition was such that he not pressed
10 tell everything about the case. He was per-
mttted to give such facts he could recall without
too much mental effort, He could not name the
man VINO assaulted him and who it appears also
robbed him. but he gave description sufficiently
accurate for the authorities to determine that it
was Champion. The police will have another talk
with the patient next week.