.13 H E 3 EV: 3‘14. NIN 3'3 3333A VIE r T m- .f, .r THI- IHuIHH IN INDIA.’ .__.__._—— Térrible Tale of Destitution Related by a. IIIISSionary'. MILLIONS ARE STARVING. Government’s Efforts to Provide Work For the Sufi‘ercrs—Trade at a Stand- still—Enormons Prices Are De,- manded For; Food Stuffs. New York, April 27.—The American board of foreign missions has received from Rev. James Smith, one of its mis- sionaries in Ahmednagar, India, a care- fully prepared statement relative to the prevalence of the plague and famine in that country. Mr. Smith says: “There are three things that absorb all public interest just now in India. These are the famine, the plague and the stupendous task which the govern- ment has undertakenv—viz, to stop the plague”and feed the millions that are starving. MOre than 3,500,000 people are already on relief works—works that owe their inception to the famine—and the number is increasing by 250,000 a week. The increase is likely to go on and be more rapid in the future, for the people have 'well nigh exhausted their own slim resources and prices are still steadily rising. The price of wheat here today is $2.25 a bushel. The cheapest grain that can be bought sells for more than $1.25 a bushel. Wages of day la- borers were never so low, ranging from '5 to 7 cents a day. .Numbers on Relief Works. “There ‘are 95,000 persons in this dis— trict on relief works, more than 11 per cent of the total population. These peo— ple receive on an average 25 cents a week for their labor. At present prices a,man requires at least 23 cents a week to buy the grain out of which his bread is made, leaving 2 cents a week for ev- erything else he may need. “There are many thousands who can- not avail themselves Of government re— lief, such as the old and feeble, the very young, delicate women and young girls. In Ahmednagar we have always had a flourishing industry in the manufacture of cloth and copper pots. Now this trade is at a standstill. The workers have all their lives carried on their work under cover Now they must either starve or carry'earth on their heads for embankments in the open, when the sun is at its hottest, and this year is hotter than usual. As I write, at 9 p. m., it feels delightfully cool, but the thermometer registered 86 degrees. “‘For such people to work out of doors in the sun is certain death. It is most distressing to have to tell people every day that you can give them nothing to do. They-go away often without a mur- mur, though they may not have a mor- sel of food in their houses or a cent wherewith to buy. A spirit of resigna— tion has crept over the whole land. They quietly whisper, ‘It is God’s will,’ and walk away in silence. Escape seems impossible. . Others are dying, 'why should not they? It is a well attested fact that hundreds of thousands in the last famine and thousands in the pres- ent famine even, have died of starva- tion almost within sight of the govern- ment relief camps. As to “Caste Scruples.” “This was partly due to their belief in fate and partly to their fear of con- tamination by association with people of other castes in the relief camps. Bet- ter throw away the present life than imperil their chances in the next! Gov— ernment has taken special pains in this famine to assure people that their‘caste scruples’ will be respected. Different castes have been provided for in sepa— rate camps, and the arrangements for providing food are carried out as far as is practicable by their own caste fel— iOWs. ' "The plague, it is commonly believed, is owing to the curse of the queen in revenge for the smearing of her._statue (image, they call it) in Bombay, some months ago, and patients are carried Off by government order to the plague hos- pitals, not to be cured, but to be, pollut- ed first and then put to death in the most horrible manner. “The government has Opened shops for the sale of grain at less than market rates. In these shops American‘corn is sold much cheaper than any country grains. But this American corn is said to be poisoned, polluted at least, so that few will buy it. Such a story can be traced, of course, to the greed of the native grain merchants, who make ‘no small gain by their craft,’ but which is now thought to be in danger.” Presidential Nominations. Washington, April 27.—-—The president today sent the following nominations to the senate: State—W/illiam B. Day of Ohio to be assistant secretary of state; Bellamy Storer of Ohio,.envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Bel- gium; George M. Fisk of Ohio, second secretary of embassy at Berlin; Hunt- ington Wilson of Illinois, second secre- tary of legation at Tokyo. 3 Justice.-—Edward G. Bradford of Delaware to be United States district judge for the district of Delaware. _Interior.—Cassius M. Barnes of Ok- lahoma to be governor of Oklahoma. territory. A New Match Company. Wilmin_gton,Del., April 27.——Plans for the incorporation of the Kelly Match Manufacturing company have been filed. The incorporators are George J. Gould of New York and J. E. Addicks and W. B. Breckof this city. Mr. Kelly is the inventor of a machine that will turn out 8,000 matches per minute. Civil Service Hearing. Albany, April 27.—Gove_rnor Black announced today that he will give a public hearing on the civil service spoils bill next Thursday. The Greater New York bill will probably be signed the latter part of the week. For Giving Rebates. New Orleans, April 27,—The United States grand jury has indicted a num- ber of officers of the Southern Pacific railroad for violation of the interstate commerce act in giving rebates to cer— tain favored firms. Charleston Man Found Dead. Saratoga, April 27.—Richard Long, ag'ed 35, of Charleston, was found dead in bed here today. He is survived by a wife and two 'children in Charleston. The coroner is investigating thecase. “’1 ;,r_‘ l LOOKING rosnowtlnn . It Is Iielleved That His Body Will B. Found In the Acushnet River. New Bedford, Mass, April 27.-—There has been as yet no solution of the mys- tery surrounding the disappearance of William D. Howland, the missing treas- urer of the Howland, Rotch & New Bedford company’s mills. Although search has been made of all the build- ings about the wharf where Mr. How- land was last seen by Thomas Nelson, the boatman, every hole and corner where a man could by any possibility be concealed has been inspected care- fully by the police, but no news of the missing man has rewarded the efforts of the searchers. Police inspectors have been over the roads to the eastward of the city, but have returned to head- quarters with nothing to report. Frank‘ Haskell, who carts sand for the mills, said on Friday afternoon that he met Mr. Howland on the Tucker road and gave him a lift in his wagon. When Howland parted from him, Haskell says he took the 'road toward the head ’Of YVestport, which is on the way to Fall River. It is possible that Howland reached Fall River and took a train to Providence. The idea is strengthened by the story reported flom Providence that a servant in the family of Richard Howland, VVilliam’s brother, had seen the missing treasurer on Saturday night. 3 Many of the men who know Howland decline to put any faith in the Fall River theory and still believe that the Acushnet river will eventually give up his dead body. That this view is shared I-to some extent by the police is Shown by the fact that they have had the whole length of the river searched along both banks, and today the North street dock was carefully dragged, so that all doubt as to whether the body has become fast in the mud may be set at rest. Francis A. Booth is still work— ing on the books. The expected run on the banks here did not materialize to any extent. It is realized that the losses which will come from the failure of the mills will fall upon the stockholders, while the losses of the banks will sink into insignificance in comparison. Four Persons Drowned. Jackson, Mo., April 27.—An accident here resulted in the drowning of four persons. Joseph Johnson was coming to toWn in a covered wagon, accom— panied by Mrs. Bugg, her 5—year—old son and an infant and Miss Minnie Frazer. Johnson attempted to ford the creek just east of this city, which was much swollen, when the wagon was overturned. Johnson swam to the bank, but the rest of the party were drowned. ‘ New Chair For MScGill University. Montreal, April 27.—In a recent com- munication to the governing board of McGill university Emeritus Principal Sir William Dawson strongly advocat- ed the foundation of a full chair of zoology. Sir Donald A. Smith has gen— erously undertaken to defray the ex- penses of the foundation of this chair, and at a meeting of the governors of McGill it was resolved to institute it forthwith. Reed and Hobart Go to New York. Washington, April 27.—The special train bearing Vice President Hobart, Speaker Reed and committees of the senate and house of representatives to the Grant ceremonies left today over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The entire delegations of the two houses were on hand, with the exception of Senator Platt of New York, who. was detained by the‘serious illness of his wife. N. M. Weeks’ Trial Postponed. New York, April 27.—The case of Nel— son M. Weeks, which was set down for trial today before Justice Giegerich, in the criminal branch of the supreme court, was adjourned upon application of Assistant District Attorney Mitchell. Weeks is under indictment for man— slaughter in the first degree, being charged with having caused the death of Aimee Smith in the Hotel Victor. President Rotch’s Statement. New Bedford, Mass, April 27.—Mor- Rotch and New Bedford manufactur- ing corporations, said today that he is fully satisfied from what he has been able to learn up to this time that the condition of the properties is not as bad as reported and that later devel— opments will prove encouraging rather than otherwise. Prisoners Extradited. Albany, April 27.—The requisitions of the governor of New Jersey for the ex- tradition of two criminals under ar— rest in New York city were granted by Governor Black today before he left for New York city. The men are wanted in Newark. One, Adam Samback, is charged with bigamy. George W. Blake is the other, and he is charged with burglary. . 3 The Philippine Insurrection. Madrid, April 27.—A dispatch to El Heraldo from Manilla, capital of the Philippine islands, says that 25,000 in- ‘surgents who have not submitted to the Spaniards have taken up a position in the mountains and are offeringa stout resistance to the troops. The recall of Captain General Polavieja has produc- ed a bad impression in the islands. A Dispensary Suit. Charleston, April 27.—-William Beck- roge of Savannah has been awarded $800 damages in his suit against two dispensary constables, who seized a trunk full of liquors which Beckroge had expressed into the state for his personal use. Kruger-”s Grandson Exonerated. Pretoria, Transvaal Republic, April 27.—'The case against Lieutenant Eloi‘f, the grandson of President Kruger, who was charged with slandering the queen of England, has been dismissed on the ground that the evidence was conflict- Eng- ‘l Died at His Mother’s Door. Saratoga, April 27.—Ex-Deputy Sher- iff John Murphy of Sahdy Hill, after attending the funeral of Chaplain Gor- don at Cambridge, alighted at Salem to visit his mother and dropped dead immediately. China Wants Our Railroad Men. Saratoga, April 27.—Representatives of China’s railroad system are in this neighborhood seeking skilled American railroad employees to work on roads in China for a period Of five years. ' 1 . (an Rotch, president of the Howland,3 Blood ' Rumors Whetheritching, burning, bleeding, scaly, crusted, pimply, or blotchy, whether simple, scrofnlous, or hereditary, from infancy to age, speedily cured by warm baths with Cancun; SOAP, gentle anointings with CUTICUBA (oint- ment), the great skin cure,“ and mild doses of CUTIOURA RESOLVENT, greatest of blood purifiers and humor cures. \ C o I: sold thronnhont the world. Penn: Dnuo up Cull. o . Sol D o .. Boston- 03.33113?" Io Tlsure Every Blood Humor," free. _—____. no: HUMOR assassins: ALL SIZES POULTRY '1' WIRE, Cut or by the Roll. I . 9E ‘ - P131085 nght. - ~\‘ ~~‘ Pure Ready Mixed Paints, While Lead. Oils, Turpentine, BES‘IZIJE‘ Puiiy, Glass, Kalscmine, Whiting. FIHE LINE OF PAIHTE WHITEWHSH BRUSHES II. H. Williams, I7 MAIN STREET. ‘ SchullzflMarlel. 5 RAILROAD PLAOE AH-II X X X X WASHIHIITOH ST. BRIDGE X x x A few of Our Bargains for This Week: Leg Lamb, 12c Buck Shad, 8c Roe Shad, 10c 12c 150 Round Steak, Slrlnin Steak, Try our Sc Rib Roast. r HIS IS NOT ALL, :1 visit to either of our Markets will convince you that we know what people want and our'prices are always RIGHT. ’ FRESH FISH OF IILL KIHUS. .._—-—-—n Paul Schultze, Jr Fairlleld County National Bank' 41 Wall St" NorwalkfiConn. m INCORPORATEDIILSM. Capital, 200.000 EDWIN 0. Kssun,‘ President. DAVID:B. MILLER, Vice-President, L. C. GREEN. Cashier. w EDWIN O. Kinsman. Mossns H. GLUYEB, DAVID E . MILLER, A. J .illlssnsn. F. ST. JOHN LOOKWOOD, THEODORE E. SMITH, IRA COLE, CHAS. F. TBISTBAH. Accounts of Manufacturers, Merchants and Individuals solicited. 3 . S afc Deposit I'oxcs fee to Dcpositors. Hulls NATIONAL Bull 26 WALL 812. NOR WALK. COBPORATED SEPT. l. 1876. CAPITAL. - ; -‘ - - Sloo.ooc GEORGE M. HOLMES, President. E. L. Borsn, ViceLI’resident, WILLIAM A. CURl‘IS. ashier DIRECTORS: _ GEORGE M. HOLMES, H. E. Dun, P. L. CUNNINGHAM, J.T.Pnow1r'r E. L. Born. 8. H. HOLMES, J. Cousins. J Ii. Olscuunl nay, Salurdapfl Mrs. Milan’s... ___sclIO-OI. 'No w Oran; ALL . APPLICATIONS. ' For admission shoal made at Hillside. ....—- MEEKER COAL co, 3_ GOAL, WOOD, BRICK, LIHE, ,OEMEHT, TILE PIPE. OFFICE WITH 9. WARD SELLEOK WALL srssnr. NORM Ls. A' BIOIOLE an: In" sn- ORDAY, APRIL 24. _, norm nucleic ' ’51!!! my . nunnn, m I. NORWALK, CONN. In another week winter Garments will be laid away for Wen one will meetl‘the most beautiful month. Of the year in waSpriny Apparel. Miss X will have a Heliotropc Serge Suit with straw' l hat, chiffon trimmed, to match. Mrs. X willhavc a ,tailor-made Broadcloth Suit- of Light Olive, ”with hat and ribbons to match I Miss X’s friend will have 3. Combination Suit Of Check and Plain Suiting. .. Mrs. X’s friend will have a Brown Etaime Suit trimmed with small braid, and will look neat and natty, and so will hundreds ' I Of "Ohter ladies that have purchased costumes from“ the Boston ' Store, where they display taste and knowledge of what is right and proper in the dress and silk Goods line.‘z New York ,is great and harsh, Boston grand and rcfin-ed,~as the taste of the Boston women in their dresses show. 3 . , 3 nun IH .sut ROOM. ESPECIAL SALE. -- CAPES. _ Linus:suMMIHHHSIHHIHHHHHHIHwIIH33. .UHI I..I.”..IIEE§IIE3LIH3I. .BEGINNING- IU'SllelvetCapeS3 Jet trimmmg 333153 2 . .. 8 Faille Silk Cape =, Chiffon 0011 is worth $9.00, they go at $5.15, ar and 50 010th Capes, tan hel' shades, 150 in $1.00. ’ lOtrope, brown and mode “ Jet ; this Cape. SATURDAY. APRIL 25. 100 dozen Ladies’ Egyptain Ribbed Vests and Pants, lisle in white and corn, all shapes, sizes 3 to 7, regular value 39c ; for this sale, each, 25c. Ribbed Vests, in black, cream, pink and ‘maize, rcgu— . lar price 690; special. 50c. . UTIFUI. IINE HI: SILK WAISTS 60 dozen Ladies’ Black Stockings, fast dye, double I sole, extra. fine gauge, worth 170, per pair, age,- ' - 40 dozen Ladies’ Fine GeIman Hose, in tan, black. TOWELS plain and fancy Richelieu, lisle ribbed, value from 35c- to 450; special, 25¢- _ the wOuldlet Gr‘ 1 . A E sun‘s. I l a °9° '°°' TAILOR M D 'lhe best Large Sized Linen Towel that we ever sold Ladies’ All Mixed Suits, $1.50. ' u it 200, thisveek. l2lc._ Ladies’ All Wool Serge Suits, Eton and Fly Front 30 dozen mce Damask Towels, worth 50c. For this Jackets lined with Silk and Percaline, $0.00, 3 week, 259, Combination Suits, Etgn Jackets, all wool, made to in perfect. SI2.00. Etaimes Cloth $I8I00l fine Whip Cord Suits that are beauties, noth‘ng like them in town. $20.00. ' ' JACKETS. 10 Of the cutest Children’s Jackets you ever saw, $.25, i8 Beauties for'the little ones, $I.15. . 75 Ladies’ Jackets, black and covert cloths. also tans. made right and lined with Silk, $2.50 to $9.00. \Ve have Great bargains this week A h . . . f . Extra large i-urklsh Towels._ If the Turlfswllgilfllfiglm LINENS. Women, rs a rule, do not bother with ' ' did they w. 111d. know that the Dingley fill? advance of linens about 20 per cent ,9; lbefore the advance. ' 54 inch Scotch linen, Dingley bill 54 inch Irish linen Dinglev bill ' 3 3 , 3 price,50c now 31 54 Inch full bea h . ' - ’ -’ I“ 63333 now 50c. 0 ed Irish linen, Dmgley bIll price 58 inch full bleached Irish ]' $1.12_ now, 39c. men’ 58 Inch full bleached Irish linen, Dingl’ey bill 'price Suits, braided and trimmed with Silk, If they oing . to Buy now price 31c, now, 250: Dinghy bill price SEPARATE SKIRTS. . $125, now, as... _ - INDIA LINENS. . We have just received through our I'm .0 t ’ of White India Linens They contracterd $02r8583ecgzso I I before ti e Dlngley blll gets to work, that was too ma es They sent us a case on consignment. 'lhis week cg; will all go at half price, I0 . 1 ind 45cfor the same. c to 230' You have paid ‘90 We have the greatest assortment of Separate Skirts in Connecticut. ' 3 _ 3 50 Black Brillianline Figured Skirts that easfly brlrg $4.00 in New York, $2.7 5. 15 Large Figured India Silk, $6.98. 10 Black and White Checks, $|,25. 25 Black Mohair Skirts, $I.25. 30 Fancy Skirts, Novelties, etc., $3.98 a’nd $4.98, ,DRESS AND SILK GOODS. 3 52 inch Etaime in “Cafe au 1211:” h and olive colors, 15c. ’1 s ade, . 3 . 33 . 3' ‘ - 38 inch Jamestown suitin s, b t . I " 45 Inch glanlt. mixtnei that make up beautifully now this mill’s 3333003183 133% s mlll, US$12: ylpéilgiythggg with separateskirt and fly front jacket, $1.00, ears worked ni hi; 6. d 3 3 38 inch mixed suiting in twenty different coloring-s orders. '1 his isgprogtf1 of Illbmslgpgllgfftg’ug £8131? ll thgm when made up can't tell them from the dollar ones, 503, 396-3 ' €00 3» Saturday evening, at IO o’clock, we shall give another first-class BIOYOLE away. The lucky one can have his, or her choice at Lady’s Man’s. or Juyénile Wheelr coupon ' . given With every twenty-five cent purchase. ~ - 3 .. 44 incli- Silk and Wool Suitings, direct from Paris. Hussar blue $.00 per yard. 3 3 3 , ,noom shamans.BUILDING; 4—77 A N TH BOSTON SIUHE Eur. Main andw,” 33 .INSURE YOUR PLAT 'E GLA. ss IN THE Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Company : At HALFc'l‘DIlEE' Rffimgfgfilifiafiompanies ‘ . » W. Is. arrnsnonl, ~ * v‘ Non. 4n
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