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Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
To Mothers i'm This Town.

Children who are delicate, feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Child ren. They cleanse the stomach, act on the liver, making a sickly child strong and healthy. A certain cure for worms. Sold by all druggists. s5c. Sample FREE. Ad- dress Allen 5. Olmstead, LeRoy, N. N.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
ABSTRACT OF CORNWALL. ss Pr

" bate Court, March 24, lgO4.
 Estate of Elizabeth Crundall late oi Cornwall in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District oi Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for tho creditors of said estate to exhibit theii claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attest ed, within said time, will be debarrcd | recovery. All persons indebted to sait Estate are requested to make immediat, payment to
 GEORGE c. HARRISON, Executor.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
DIsTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probote

RESTRICT OF CANAAN. ss. Probote v Court. March 24, 1904.
 Estate of Jerry D. Clemans, late of North Canaan, in said District, deceased The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarrcd recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are request ed to make immediate payment 10
 FRANCES F. CLEMANs, Exocutrix,
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
| IlISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate v Court. Mar,h 24 1NA


 Estate of William K. Yale late of Canaan in said District, dcceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re. quested to make immediate payment to
 WELLEs YALE, Administrator,
 South Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Hartford ReDmhIicam.

The city election in Hartford on Mon day resulted i'll the election of the ell tire Republican, ticket, Judge William F. Henney defeating Mayor Sullivan for reelection by plurality of 557 votes The city went license by nearly 4000 ma jority.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

The important pension ruling of Com missioner of Pensions Ware, giving pensions to all veterans over sixty-two is met by angry remonstrance ill Con- gress. Members of both parties are H2: What are we here for? Is there
 nfor our being in session /?
 nrKs be enacted in
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
N. \. Conference M. F.. C.

N. Y. Conference M. F.. C.. EtiitoT' of NeIcs,
 The one hundred and fifth session of the New York annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held in St. Paul's church, corner of Seth St. and West End Ave, New York city, April 6, 1904, Rev. George P. Eckman, D. D., pastor. Bishop E. G. Andrews, D. D., L. L. D., will preside.
 The conference is divided into four districts, which will be represented by Rev. Charles W. Willard, D. D., of the New York district, Rev. A. ]. Palmer, D. D., of the Newburgh district, Rev. Frank L. Wilson, D.: D., of the King ston district, and Rev. F. J. Belcher, D. D., of the Poughkeepsie district.
 The 426 churches in the conference are di irtrihntad as fellows.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
New Pension RuIinr.

Commissioner of Pensions Ware, with the approval of Secretary Hitchcock, has promulgated the most important pension ruling that has been issued in long time. It directs that beginning April 13 next, if there is no contrary evidence and all other legal requirements have been met, claimants for pensions under the general act of June 27, 1890, who are over 62 years old, shall be considered as disabled one-half i'll ability to perform manual labor and shall be entitled to 36 month; over 65 years to $8; over 68 years to BIO; and over 70 to $12, the usual allowances at higher rates (not exceeding $12) continuing for disabili- ties other than age.
 This order will take effect April IS, |nRd shall not be deemed retroactive.
 ner, rules of this office fixed the
 noxinum at 65 years
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
DARING THEFT Of
MONEY PACKAGE

San Francisco, Sept 24.-Compelling
two clerks to go into a room at the
point of revolver to be made pris-
oners, masked man yesterday took
suit case containing $4,000 and rec
ords and papers belonging to the Cen
trail Grain & Stock exchange at No. 20
Liedesdorff street and then escaped.
The clerks are employed by the ex-
change and were carrying suit case
containing gold, silver and paper into
the Office through passageway in the
rear of the Office when they were con-
fronted by the robber. His revolver
caused them to obey his commands
and after they entered the room he
tied their hands to hook in the wall,
took the suit case and departed. The
clerks released themselves after some
trouble and notified the police of the
robbery.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
FREIGHT TRAIN
HITS A MASS
&C.: Of DYNAMITE

Cumberland, Md, Sept. PA fast
freight, No. "a, on the Baltimore 4
Ohio struck a wagon loaded with $50
pounds Of dynamite at a crossing at
North Branch, w. Va, yesterday after
noon. Two persons We're killed and
nine injured, three of them seriously
The Baltimore & Ohio tower was
wrecked, as were several residences
nearby. James Laing, who drove the
wagon, escaped with only a trivial
injury, as did the two horses. although
the latter were blown so yards into a
field. The engine was overturned
and stripped and seven cars following,
loaded with high grade merchadise,
were broken, several being demolish-
ed. The tracks were thrown out of
the bed and twisted, while the rails
were snapped like pipe stems.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
MURDER MYSTERY
At RHINELANDER

Rhinelander, Wis, Sept. 24.-The
dead body of Louis Donnerstad, aged
60, with the skull crushed and two bull
let holes in it, was brought here yes
terday. Information as to his condi-
ton was sent by daughter who stat
ed that her father had committed
suicide. The daughere and Sadie
Slack, who had been staying at Don
nerstad's home, are under arrest and
the officers are looking for Hugo Don
nerstad, son, who escaped to the
woods prior to the officers arrival.
Donnerstad did not approve of his
sons attention to Miss Slack and it is
said had driven her from his house
with butcher knife. He had served
term in Waupun prison, being
charged with killing a 500 line brake
man about II years ago. Indications
are that the man was first shot and
not dying instantly his head was beat
en- with an. axe.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
FAIRBANKS OFF ON
WESTERN CAMPAIGN TOUR

Chicago, Sept. 24.-The itinerary of
Senator Fairbanks western tour has
been extended so as to provide for
two days of speechmaking in iowa
and one in Illinois on the return trip.
October IL and II will be spent in
Iowa, and the 18th in Illinois. closing
with meeting in Chicago on the
night of the 18th. Senator Fair
banks will be accompanied through
out the tour by Senator Dolliver. The
party left Chicago at 1920 last night
on the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
road. Today will be spent in Min
nesota, closing at st. Paul with a
night meeting. There will be nine
stopping points in Congressman Taw-
ney's district and that gentleman will
accompany the party.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Japs Pour Fire Into the BeIeagured City
From Three Sides at Once
Hesent Attack More Furious Than Any of
Its Predecessors
Russian Mines Blow Up Whole Battaions
Unknown at ST. Petersburg

Paris, Sept. 24.-The Mathis st.
Petersburg correspondent telegraphs:
kilograms of which the general
staff has as yet no knowledge reached
the emperor at o'clock yesterday
morning. l can affirm that they con-
Germ Port Arthur, regarding which
place the greatest anxiety prevails at
the court. The Japanese are now en-
gagged in a general assault, which is
more furious than its predecessors, at
lacking the town on three sides stimuli
taneously and employing their whole
forces, being determined to finish the
business. Russian mines blew up
whole battahuns.
General Fock especially distin-
guished himself, directing the fire
from the wall, which the Japanese
reached after indescribable massacre
The whole of Admirals Togos and Ka-
mimura's squadrons are aiding the
struggle, which, it is feared here, viii
be final. The besieged forces are fight
ing as in a furnace
"A perfect storm of shells is falling
on the town and fortress and the whole
hill and roadstead. General Stoessel
is going from fort to fort encouraging
the defenders in their desperate eff
forts.
I'm ST. Petersburg the facts concern
ing the tragic event which perhaps
will terminate by a glorious fall of
Port Arthur are wholly unknown. At
the court hope has not yet been entire
ly abandoned
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
EGAN AND LION IN
OLYMPIC COLE FINALS

st. Louis, Sept. 24-The finals to-
day for the Olympian golf champion
ship will be contested in real inter
national style by the United States
Golf association champion, H. Chand-
Ter Egan of Exmoor and George S.
Lyon of Toronto, Canada. Each
won his match yesterday in the semi
final game. Mr.. Egan defeated B. P.
McKinnie, the St. Louis champion. 4
up and TO play. 1t was not until
the last put was holed on the sc
green that the Canadian ex-champion
was eliminated from the tourney.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
URGE PARKER TO SPEAK.
Candidate Determines Not to Take
Campaign Trip.

New York, Sept. 24.-Judge Parker's
conferences with prominent demo
cratic leaders continued all day.
Chairman Taggart, Arthur p German,
Daniel S. Lamont and Daniel ]. Cam.
Pau were among those who discussed
the campaign with the candidate.
Many members of the national COM
mittee yesterday urged Judge Parker
a speaking tour, but it is said he told
every one that all his speeches would
be from his own veranda at Rose
mount.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

probably occupy four or five days
.traversing it.
The Russian forces south of Muk-
den are believed to consist of only
one army corps, which is acting as
rear guard and is not intended to of
fer serious resistance to the japanese
advance.
Details of Japanese Positions.
st. Petersburg, Sept. PA dis
patch from Mukden gives details of
the Japanese positions as follows
General Kuroki has concentrated
enc army with Bentsiaputze and Ben.
sihu as its radius and his advance is
pushing forward along the road lead
ing to Fushun and Flu pass. The adj
vance forces of the two other armies
occupy the Yentai mines, the villages
Of Yentai and Sandenu. The front
of these three armies is protected by
an outpost screen, which the Chinese
are not allowed to pass. A small
Japanese detachment is moving along
the left bank of the Lao river in or
ueT W pIOIecI the JuukS.
French Ship to Go East.
st. Johns, N. F., Sept. 24.-The
French flagship Lavoisier has sailed
for France under orders Unexpectedly
received Thursday night. It is I'M
derstood that she will proceed to the
far east as soon as she can be fitted
out.
Cholera at Port Arthur.
Tsintau, Sept. PA Russian naval
officer here has received advices that
cholera has appeared at Port Arthur.
kuropatkin Criticised.
London, Sept. 24.-The Standard
correspondent under date of Sept II
comments on General Kuropatkin S
vacillation. He says that at one time
the Russians outnumtered the Japan
csc and that they have now lost their
only chance of assuming the offensive
before the release of the japanese
troops before Port Arthur.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
GRAF TIERS GUILTY
IN CREAM CITY

Milwaukee, Sept. 24.-Ex-Ald.
Adolph Weissenborn of the tenth
ward Was found guilty as charged by
the jury in the municipal court. The
verdict was returned at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning, after the jury had
been out all night.
w. B. Rubin, attorney for the de-
PENDANT, at once made a motion for a
new trial. Judge Brace determined
that the argument upon this motion
should be made on Friday, Septem-
Der 30.
Kennedy Fined.
James ]. Kennedy pleaded guilty
to a violation of the election law and
was sentenced by Judge Brace TO
pay a fine of $3.50 and costs or serve
six months in the house of correc-
ton. The defendant paid the fine
and , sts, amounting to s261.0S. Ken
nelly was accused of refusing to re-
uuire a voter to take an oath at an
election booth when his vote was
challenged.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
HUNTER MEETS DEATH.
First Fatal Accident in Waukesha
County-Body Found in Field.

Waukesha, Wis, Sept. 24.-The first
fatal hunting accident of the season in
this county was reported when the
dead body of Gustave Marzinke of Pc
waukee was found on the farm of Will
lam PETER, north of Pewaukee, with a
hideous wound in the chest. His shot
gun lay on the ground near the body,
and the supposition is that in climbing
over the fence the weapon was acct
dentally discharged, killing him in
stantly. The charge passed through
the heart and also penetrated the stom-
ach.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
DEWEY CONGRATULATED.
Admiral's Semicentennial in the Navy
Observed.

Washington, Sept. 24.-Admiral
Dewey yesterday received congratula-
lions of his fellow officers and friends
upon the fiftieth anniversary of his
entry into the naval service. OF 70
midshipmen who entered the academy
September %, 1854, the admiral is the
only one on the active list today and
but seven of that number are on the
retired list. The admiral is in his 9th
year. The president sent Admiral
Dewey letter of congratulation, to.
gether with a handsome boquet OF
flowers.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Testing Auto Law.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 24.-Judge
Goss has under advisement the case
of W. ]. Campbell, charged with vio-
lating the automobile ordinance, and
on October will give an opinion as to
its validity This is practically the
first step taken by the recently organ
lied automobile club to knock out the
ordinance, which was copied after the
Milwaukee ordinance, and is identical
except as to the numbering of ma
chimes.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
EARNINGS INCREASE

Chicago, Sept. 24.-The. 54th annu-
al report of the Illinois Central rail-
road for the year ending June 80
last shows an increase in the gross
earnings Of 3.64 per cent. over year
ago. The operating expenses during
the past year show an increase of ~
957 ,367 over the previous year, max
ing a decrease in the net earnings Of
s1.393.663. This is due, 1t is said, TO
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
FOUR PEOPLE
KILLED BY TRAIN

Pittsburg, Sept. 24.-Two men, one
woman and a baby were killed at
crossing at Braddock last night by a
Pennsylvania fast express. They had
just alighted from a street car and
started across the tracks on their way
home when run down by a train.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Francis Burton Harrison of New
York, democratic nominee for lieuten-
ant governor of the empire state, was
born in 1873 and was educated at Cut
Ter school, New York city, Yale uni
versity and the New York law school.
He was instructor in the New York
night law school, 1S97-1S99; was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1898; is vice pres
ident of the McVickar Realty Trust
company; was private in Troop A, New
York volunteer cavalry, from May 10
to June 20, 1898. and captain and as
sistant adjutant general of United
States volunteers from June 20, 1898,
to January 81, 1899 He was married
June Z, 1900 TO Miss Mary Croker,
daughter Of the late Charles F.
Crocker of San Francisco and was
elected to the 5Sth congress, receiving
1884 votes to 1887 for his republi-
can opponent, James w. Perry.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
UNITED STATES MUST FEED
PEOPLE OF CENTRAL EUROPE

Washington, Sept. 24.-According to
Consul General Mason at Berlin, ow
ing to short crops, the United States
will have to help feed central Europe
during the coming autumn and winter
on account of the drought in Russia,
Austria, Germany, Switzerland and
France.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Truant eroom.to.a. Returns

Appleton, Wis. Sept. 24.-Henry
Jansen, Jr., Of Buchanan, who mys.
teriously disappeared after coming
here with his bride-to-be to obtain
their marriage license. has returned
home. Wednesday night he arrived
here and next morning left for his
parents home at Buchanan.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Tom Watson Speaks.

Houston, Texas, Sept. 24.-Thomas
Watson, populist candidate for presi-
dent, last night delivered an address
to a great crowd of people assembled
here from the surrounding country.
He was given close attention.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Cannon In Nebraska.

Falls City, Neb., Sept. 24.-Speakei
Cannon yesterday began a five days
tour Of Nebraska, his first address be
ing in this city in the afternoon. He
will spend Sunday in Hastings, and
will be accompanied on the greater
part of the Nebraska trip by Govern
or Mickey.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
MARSHAL KILLS HOTEL MAN
AND ALLEGES SELF DEFENSE

Des Moines Ia, Sept. 24.-Marshal
Dan Ellis of Lineville, Iowa, shot and
killed Bill Wallace, a hotel proprietor,
yesterday. Ellis claims the killing
was in self defense and has surren-
dered himself
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Murderer Must Die.

Upper sandusky, Ohio. Sept. "a
The circuit court has affirmed the de-
cision Of the lower court in the case of
Philip Nagel, who is awaiting electro
cution for the murder of William
Wade The new date set for Nagels
electrocution is November %.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Badgers Build at Zion City.

Waukegan, H., Sept. 24.-Mrs. Cur
rie of Pardeeville, Wis, is having a
fine brick residence erected for her
use at Zion City, at cost Of about
$4,000. Leonard Luven of Brooks
field. Wis. has had new house built
there and viii soon move his family
{ wn.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Old Fisherman Arrested.

Sheboygan, Wis, Sept. 24-Thomas
Lemere, gray haired fisherman over
so years of age, was arrested for an
alleged attack upon the 9-year-olo
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Stedman. Lemere is married but has
nc children.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
BANK CLEARINGS STILL
SHOW LARGE INCREASE

New York, Sept. 24.-The total bank
clearings compiled by Bradstreets for
the past week are s2,13S,756,807, an
increase Of 20.6 per cent. compared
with the corresponding week Of last
year
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
PEOPLE or PROMINENCE

Rt. Rev. j. c. Hartzell, bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal church of Africa,
is making a tour of the world. with
the view Of arousing interest in religi-
Gus work in the dark continent. He is
now in the south. Eight years ago he
was elected bishop Of Africa, and in
that time he has travelled 100000 miles
in the discharge of his duties.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
5oUck WILL CASE APPEALED.
Mary A. WadIeieh Fights to Be Pro
claimed the ColoneFs Widow.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 24.-By her at
torneys. Hooper & Hooper, Mary A.
Wadleigh has filed in the county court
notice that she viii appeal from the
decision of that court The court de-
cided that she it not the widow of
Col. Gabriel Bouck. She was required
to file a bond of $3.50. which she did,
Alderman John ]. Stevenson acting as
surety.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Four of the greatgrandchlldren of
King Christian of Denmark are in the
direct lines of succession to imperial or
royal thrones. These are Prince
Georgios, son of the crown prince of
Greece; Prince Albert Edward, son of
the prince Of Wales; Prince Frederick,
son of Prince Christian of Denmark,
and the Czarowitz Alexis, heir TO the
Russian throne.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Lord Curzon Reapointed.

London, Sept. 24.-Lord CurzOn's
reapointment to the post of viceroy of
India was gazetted yesterday.
Some Improvement was noted last
night in the condition OF Lady Cur
Zon.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

the prolonged and intense cold last
winter, the Increased cost of fuel and
the increased wages of the employees.
The gross receipts during the year
were S46,SS1, 900; the net earnings
SS,S65,000.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
VESUlViUS IN GLORY.
Most Spectacular Eruption of Volcano
in Ten Years.

Naples, Sept. 24.-The eruption of
Vesuvius last night was the most
spectacular witnessed in the last ten
years. A great stream of lava was
discharged, threatening wide destruc-
ton. The spectacle was witnessed by
thousands of awe stricken persons.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
Milwaukee Boy Wins Fight.

Milwaukee, Sept 24.-Mairrice
Savers of Milwaukee received a decis
ion over Willie Mack of Brooklyn in
a six-round bout last night
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Cincinnati, Sept. 24.-At Pleasant
Ridge, seven miles north of Cincin-
natl, nine, possibly ten, school girls
all from the primary grades, were suf-
located in vault during the fore
noon recess, and a score of others
narrowly escaped the same horrible
death. During the remainder of the
day this suburb was wild with
mingled excitement, sorrow and in
dignation and last night those open
ly charging the calamity to official
negligence are making serious
threats.
When the recess was given about
80 small girls were in the clubhouse
assigned to them, when suddenly the
floor gave way, precipitating them
into the vault of filth The vault is
u feet deep. There was four feet
Of water or filth that would have
been over the heads of the girls fall
ing in it singly, but those falling fore.
most filled the vault so that the 9TH
ers were entirely submerged.
The girls fell eight feet from the
flooring before striking the filth and
the struggles of those on top kept at
least nine underneath until they were
dead. The frame sheds over the
vaults were about 20 feet square
without windows and with only one
narrow doorway so that only one lit.
tie girl escaped from the door. She
ran into the school building and told
the teachers what had happened
Principal Simmerman and the lady
teachers rushed to the rescue. The
ladies gave the alarm about the vi
entity, while Mr. Simmerman secured
ladder on which the drenching
| girls climbed out, most of them faint
ing as soon as they reached the SUR
| face.
The teachers were reinforced By
the entire population of the town anf
the police and fire departments. The
children unable to climb out on the
ladders themselves were rescued by
Mr.. Simmerman, who finally tainted
Then others went into the vault and
kept bringing out dead bodies until
the vault was cleared. The firemen
drained the vault so as to be sure the
rescue was complete.
CHASTITY Experiences.
Those engaged in the rescue work
Iecite the most CHASTITY experience
Even those rescued alive presented
such an appearance as to make many