011101111 100113111. The Town of Belvidere, N. J., Excited Over :1 Recent Sticmlal. DISCUSTING DEPRAVITY. ‘The Orgies \Vhich It \Vas Feared Might Result— In the Death of One Girl. Arrests of Prominent hIen “’ill Probably Soon Be Made. BELVIDERB, N. J., Jan. 7. —- Minnie Youmans, the young girl who claims to have been drugged at the New Year’s eve _, orgy at Archie Case’s place, is gradually lecovoring, and it is now thought that the (rims of homicide will not be added to the shocking charges of depravity which attach to public officials and prominent residents of this place. The fact that presumably respectable citizens, many of whom are married men with families, could indulge in ribald rovelry and dissipated dances with servant girls and mill hands, at which high kick- ing in “the altogether” formed a part, has so horrified the community that the Rev. Dr. Bruin and Mayor Carhart are deter- mined the guilty ones shall be punished. it is expected that many arrests will be made promptly. ' It has been reported that some of those who took part in the disgraceful afi'air were James Wilson of the Democratic town committee, Tax Collector Rod Searies, Councilman Mahlcn Case, Photographer Peter D. Ketchledgc, John Kirnenhauer, William Belford, William Collins, Arlie Kitchen, Joseph Silvers, Oscar Kinenour and Charles Fransky. The women present, in addition to Min- nie Youmans, were Mamie Brands, a 20- year—old white girl, who ran away from her father’s farm seven or eight months ago; Cora Linn, a worker in the Belviderc silk mills; Clara Pohl, housemaid to the _ Titmans, and Sarah Struble, a domestic in the household of former Congressman Henry A. Harris.‘ Case, the caterer, was formerly a servant with Mr. Harris, but for years his served as porter of the Belvi— dere National bank. It, is admitted by Chief of Police Charles P. Baker that he, too, was prescgt at the New Year‘s revels, but he declar e.. ”that he merely stepped in in his oflicial capacity. He will probably be given an opportu- nity to prove this, as the mayor talks’of preferring charges against him at the next meeting of the common council. Statements of Two \Vomen. Sarah Strublc and Clara Pohl have made statements which corroborate to a great extent the story told by Minnie Youmans when she recovered consciousness. They .say that there were fruit and candy and - unlimited beer and apple jack supplied the girls, and that all manner of dances were indulged in to the music of a fiddle and a banjo. They declare that when the enter— tainment was at its height and all present were in various stages .of intoxication Mamie Brands slipped up stairs and pies- ently reappeared clad in a nightrobe, in which she danced and kicked off the hats of the men present. They also say that Minnie Youmans did the highest kicking of the night. The Youmans girl still sticks to the story of the drugging and says she became unconscious immediately after drinking a glass of hard cider given her by Arlio . to popular demands. Kitéhen. Several hours lat'e‘f'she aw‘oke to find herself in an up stairs room. She was not alone. While the rest of the guests left about 2 o’clock in the morning, it is known that she and Clara Pohl, together with Kitchen and Tax Collector S'earles, did not depart until after 6 o’clock. Arlie ‘ Kitchen is missing, and his friends say he has gone to Whippany. N. J. Dr. Burd and Dr. Cummings doubt if the Youmans girl has been drugged and think her condition may be due to hysteria following a night of excitement and un- usual dissipation. In contradiction to her story, her employer, Philip Flommerfelt, says that she seemed well enough when she returned home, but fell across a bed a few hours later, groaning and breathing hard, and soon was in a comatose state. Dr. Burd calls the case one of alcohol- ism. Dr. Cummings, however, says he observed symptoms of irritant poisoning and says the action of this might have been delayed by an admixture of mor- phine. Police Prosecutor George A. Angel said today “If Minnie Youmans had died as the re- sult of drugging, there would have been murder in the first degree. Even now, if it can be proved she was drugged, there will be a charge of atrocious assault. Un- der any circumstances .,there is sufficient evidence to warrant indictments for the commission of immoral acts. Case’s place, where the orgy occurred, is a two story frame house on the banks of the Delaware a quarter of a mile west of this town. He has hitherto borne a good reputation. Cardinal Gibbons’ Latest Book. BALTIMORE, Jan. 7.—Mcssrs. John Mur- phy,& Co., publishers of Cardinal Gib- bons’ latest work, “The Ambassador of Christ,” will send copies of the book to Pope Leo XIII and to Cardinals Satolli, Mozella, Cassecelatro,‘ Gotti, Vaughan, Le- dochowski, Segna, S. Vannutelli, Rampol- 1a, Parocchi, Vincenzo Vannutelli. The copy designed for the pope is a magnificent production of tho printer’s art. Trouble Ahead In Uruguay. LONDON, Jan. 7. —A dispatch from Montevideo says that the situation there is very disquieting, and it is the general belief that another more formidable revo- lution is imminent. The government is enforcing extraordinary repressive meas- ures, and refuses to make any concession By this policy the stagnation in business is increased. Exodus From Bombay. BOMBAY, Jan. 7.—The mill operatives and their families are quitting the city en masse, thus adding 250,000 of unemployed to the country districts. It is now esti- mated that 325,000 persons have fled from the city as a result of the spread of the bu- bonic plague, scattering contagion in the villages up the country. A Spot 68,000 Miles Long. LICK OBSERVATORY, 0111., Jan. 7. —While photographing the sun Observer Colton found a large spot near the eastern limb, which is easily visible without telescopic aid. It is mostly penumbra], however, the nucleus being small. The extra length of the spot is about 68,000 miles. Believes War May Come. PARIS, Jan. 7. —La Petite Republique says that the government has no faith in the duration of peace, as evidenced by the fact that it has addressed to the officers on the frontier a series of special questions relative to the eventual mobilization. Telephone Call, 58-2. '1 We IMPORTANT PRoBLEM ' T0 “T 11 1.11: v. 13 \ 1111.1. 111 IIIIIINI 1N GIN Progress of Rebellion as Reported From Spanish Sources. GEN. WEYLER WILL REMAIN. - . ., A Denial of the Report That He Was to Be Superseded —- A Spanlslk Crisis Thought to Be Impending—cun-~ grossman Mahany’s ,Vlews. \ HAVANA, Jan. 7.—A detachment of in- surgents under Major Enrique Penalver attacked Arroyo Naranjo near this city, supported by numerous forces. The attack Was met by the local garrisOns, and the insurgents Were unable to burn or plunder any buildings. They left dead inside the town the body of Penalver, a brother of the major, and a deserter from the Span— ish volunteers, as well as the bodies of 3 privates and 17 wounded men. General Ar'olas, while reconnoitering in the nighborhood of Cayajabos, province of Pinar del Rio, was engaged with sev- eral bands of insurgents and inflicted upon them the loss of 17 men killed. He also captured 12 prisoners, destroyed several camps and burned a large number of huts. Mahany on Cuba. NEW YORK, Jan. 7. —Congressman Row— land B. Mahany of Buffalo was at the Fifth Avenue hotel today, on route to Washington. He said he thought Senator Don Cameron’s resolution favoring the in- dependence of Cuba would pass the senate and added: “I think it will be delayed somewhat by debate in the senate, but a majority of the senators, I believe, take the humanitarian and patriotic view of the struggle now go- ing on in Cuba. ” “What will the house do?” “If the resolution ever comes out of the committee room and a vote is taken, the house will pass it by a large majority, in my opinion. My idea is that the resolution will be changed so that we can recognize the belligerent rights of the Cubans‘now gallantly fighting for freedom. We should have recognized them in this way months ago. But it is not too late now to give them the moral support that would come from recognizing them as belligerents. "I cannot tell, though, when this 1110- mentous question will come before the house. From the senate it will go to the house committee on foreign affairs, and 21 when it will be reported is another ques-. tion. ” It is understood that Mr. Mahany will make a strong speech for Cuba at the prop- er time. Mr. Springer In New York.» NEW YORK, Jan. 7. -I-Ion. Joseph A. Springer, United States vice consul at Ha- vana, arrived today per steamer Orizaba. Consul Springer has been granted a month’s leave of absence. He will go to Washington shortly. He stated that Con- sul Fitz Hugh Lee had returned before he left and was vigorously pursuing the busi- ness of his office. There was also on board the Orizaba Ramon Villagelin, a young Cuban, son of a prominent lawyer in Havana. Villagelin learned that he was under suspicion by the Spanish authorities and was, about tabe- .arrested when he made his escape and suc- ceeded‘in eluding his captors. He got on O 1...... the Orizaba with'dut any baggage,- not even an oVercoat. ' Spanish Crisis-at Hand. LONDON, Jan. Paris correspondent says that rumors con- tinue of an impending crisis in Spain. Senor Sagasta in an interview repeats his readiness to accept office and to give gen- erolis reforms to the colonies. This corre- spondent says also that the Spanish gov- ernment has cabled to' Captain General Weyler the charges published-by El Im- parcial and other" newspapers, and has asked him to make a strict inquiry as to maladministration of departments under his charge. _ The Cameron Resolution. WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—In the absence of ‘ Senator Cameron, the senate committee on foreign relations did not take up the Cu-’ ban question at its meeting today. When the committee adjourned, the opinion was expressed by some of its members that the Cameron resolution would not be pressed in the senate. The committee agreed to favorably report on extradition treaties with the Argentine Republic and the Or- ange Free State. Weyler Will Remain. MADRID, Jan. 7.—-The Epoca publishes a formal denial that the government has any intention of superseding General Wey- ler as captain general of Cuba. Ex-Min- ister Venancio Gonzales is dead. For Turkish Reforms. CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 7.—It transpires that the cmbassadors‘of the poWers,-in ad- dition to considering the treatment of Christians in the Turkish empire, are dis- cussing measures to ameliorate the posi- tion of the Mussulmans by improving the ’j status of officials and assuring the regular payment of their salaries. Nuns Burned to Death. ROBERVAL, Lake St. John, Que, Jan. 7.——The lives of seven Ursuline Sisters were lost today in a fire that destroyed the convent of Our Lady of Lake St. John at this place. The establishment was con- trolled by the Ursulines of Quebec, 3. clois— tered order and the oldest religious sister- hood in Canada. llIrs. Gladstone’s Birthday. LONDON, Jan. 7.-—Thc celebration of the birthday of Mrs. Gladstone, wife of the great British statesman, today was of un- usual interest owing to the presence of Ar- menian deputations and the unveiling by Mrs. Gladstone of a memorial window in Hawarden church to the martyred Arme- nians. President Doane Declines. CHICAGO, Jan. 7.—John W. Donne has retired from the presidency of the Mer- chants’ Loan and Trust company. He was rc-elected president and director, but has telegraphed from Omaha declining to serve. All this was part of a prearranged plan. ‘ A llIysterions Case. “ROCHESTER, Jan. 7. ——A special from Wiscoy, N. Y.. says: “Mrs. Joel Kingsley, 80 years old,‘was found unconscious at her home and died in three hours. There were V‘wounds on her head for which the doctors ‘cannot account. ” 5 Mrs. Lease’s House Sold. WICHITA, Kan, Jan. 7.7M”: Lease’s house was sold, today at sheriff sale for $600. It cost about $3,000. It was bought in by J. Marsh, an eastern mortgagee. 7. —The Daily News’ -.RELINQUISHBD MILLIONS. Independent Act of Miss Spreekels, Who Married the Man of Her Choice. - SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 7,—lt is currently rumored that Emma Spreekels Watson had deeded to her father the bulk of her prop- erty, voluntarily making herself, compara- tively speaking, a poor woman. Mrs. Watson consulted her husband about the step before she took it, and he gave his unqualified consent. It is said that before the wedding took piece Miss Emma Spreekels informed her father that she wished to marry Thomas Watson. Claus Spreekels would not hear of it and upbraided his daughter when she told him- she intended to marry Mr. Watson, wheth- or he liked it or not. ' Persuasion proving vain, Claus Spreekels is credited with having resorted to taunts, chiding his daughter for her ingratitude and pointing out how much he had done for he1. Mrs. Watson told her husband that she thought she ought to deed back to her fa- ther all he had given her, including the United States bonds to the amount of $1,-‘ 000,000 and the property on Market street known as the Claus Spreekels building. With characteristic force Mr. Watson is said to have told his bride to do what she thought right In the matter; that he had not married her for what she had, and that he would have married her long ago if she had been a poor girl and he had been able to support her . This occurred at noon. Within an hour the property had changed hands, The marriage of the wealthy Miss Spreekels and Thomas Watson, an Eng- ' lishman, last week, made a big sensation in San Francisco’s Four Hundred. The affair was a surprise to all, and, as Mr. Watson 1s about 55 years of age and a poor man, it created no end of comment. Miss Spreekels’ fortune, without any- thing that might come to her at her fa- ther’ s death, was generally believed to be over $2, 000, 000. ‘RED ROUGH HANDS l Itching, scaly, bleeding palms, shapeless nails, and painful linger ends, pimples, blackheads, oily, mothy skin ,dry, thin, and falling hair, itch- ing, scaly scalps, all yield quickly to warm baths 3 with CUTICURA SOAP, and gentle anointings‘i with CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin cure. ‘ thmm. Ice sold throu houttligeoworld.1’ornn DRUG AN 1) Cnsx. C.,ORP Sole ops. .B, a“ ‘Bow to k‘roduoce toSoft, White Hands," free. ITCHING HUMDRS ‘tt‘i’:é‘.¥..’.‘£2§;§.l.§;y J. D. Jennings. 4 UN D EKTAK E R 4 Knight street, opposite Street Railway Depot. NIGHTBELL AT OFFICE. Produc AND WHERE To GET THEM. .1‘ Raymund a Son. 1 Bucoessorsto Gem-gen. Raymond . Furniture Dealers and General P311011“ Directors. ‘ 6 and 48 Main Street, Norwalk Uh Residence, Be: keley Place. 1107*; 94-, 1‘7”: CHEAP FUEL Owing to many of the factories having ‘ been Shut down, we have a large accumu~ lation of first class coke. We Offer the same during the month of December at six cents per bushel at the works, or eight cents per bushel delivered Within eilher city limits, in not less than twenty-five. bushel lots. Extra for ear- rying in. The ll'orwalk Gas light Company. DAVID . w. RAYMOND Funeral Director all Idaho 39 Washington Street Soulhh am 11111 Residence. Mahackemo Hotel. HOLIDAY ,cooos, must be closed out to make room for other goods com- ingin. PRICES CUT HALF WAY. That is you pay I-é the regular prIce be- tween now anclJ Jan. 2d, JOHN T. HAYES 5 Main Street, Norwalk. HEATING STOVES. New Patterns' 1n Dimer and Toilel Ware, LIIIPs IIIn FIIIcv cIIIIII. AT II‘EDUCED PRICES Electric Oil Healers Vlilh Pure Colin ‘ ‘I l - buslion. , The Crimped Crust Bread Pans. Skates, "Cutlery, &c. F. J} CURTIS 81 CO. , 23 MAIN STREET, NORWALK. \‘I ALL HOUSEKEEPERS. 2:. We are constantly on the alert to make our STORE more ATTRACTIVE, our SERVICE more PERECT and CONVENIENT and our assortment of Food Products more VARIED and APPETIZING We search the markets of the world in order that our customers may enjoy the Best and Newest Delicacies Dainties and Table Necessities. Everything which is palatable and meritorious will be added to our assortment, while at the same time our patrons will find our prices as low as It IS possible to quote for good goods and reliable service. There are no articles in the grocery line that try the mer orchants abilIty and experience more than the selection of Teas and Coffees, and there Is no item that goes in the home that demands more care and cXperience We select our Teas and Coffees direct from the Importer from the Housewife, than the preparatiOn of the same. in large quantities and can guarantee the consumer the best article that can be procured which we offer to those who appreciate a good article in this line. B .IF‘ . 3 ' ' - . , . ‘Ve ‘ ' ‘ ' ’House Bne Imperial , Butter Department. DaIry, Sw1ss, Roquefort Pineapple. Edam, 0111b , , , _ n , recommend the “Promler Brand of Canned Corn, Tomatoes, & . . ‘ . We have given a great deal of attention to this department and have , _ , _ . c know * . Parmeuan, Neufchatel, Philadelphia Cream, and Camembert Cheese. in g them to be the best that we have ever seen. the same fine quality the year around. Sweet Rosy Gilt Edge Creamery . . . . At no other store in the town can you obtain such a vanety of fancy _ . _ _ . Butter. made twice each‘ week, (Imposmble to get better.) |mported Goods m Class, OI Ives, Ollve Oll, Tr‘uffles, Cakes. Crackers and Wafers. They consist of Over FIFTY different varie- ties,.and arrive daily. The following are a few of the best Sellers: Butter Wafers, Sattines, Leibniz, Vanilla Wafers. Sultana Wafers, 'Water Thins. “gadquarters for the Defender Pilot Biscuit in 1 lb. tins. These are manufactured by the emerica'n Biscuit Co: The Standard of purity and excellence. Also a In] line of Huntley & Palmers English Bscuits and wafers, incfuding the Opera and Casino Wafers, and numerous other WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF THE FERRIS DELICIOUS I Hams, Smoked Beef, Boneless ' Bacon. ' It IS not neccessary for us to sound their praises, their merits are known I in all the leading families. Cheese, Cheese, Cheese. Fresh from the Importer, comprising all the Leading Brands. We have a large sale on Cheese, thus in-uring freshness, which must be maintain- Capers, Mushroons, Fitted CherFies, Strawberries and Numerous Other Little Dainties that we have not room to mention. There is nothing in the market that we know of that carries with it, merit, but what we have. We solicit a trial order commencing the New Year. , vats stop on your street, let them supply ylcflu. phone will receive prompt alter tion. Our delivery brands. Orders by mail or tele- ' ed in all kinds of cheese to give satisfaction. Fancy Full Cream, English We have-a cemplete stock of FIuit and Vegetables in .,glass“ and 1‘ tin CHAS. E. SEYMOUR, LEADING CRCCEB 5 33 WEST WASHING 0N SOUTH NORWALK CONN , ;
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