GAZETTE CEALIING BILL SIGNED. v Taking 01 11111111111111; the Animals or Skins is XO‘W Forbidden“. \N’ashington. Dec. 30 —Ex-Sec retary Foster had a conference with the Presi- dent yesterday. after which the Presi< dent approved the bill “prohibiting the killing of fur seals in the waters of the North Pacific Ocean,” passed the day Congress adjourned for the holidays. The act prohibits the killing of seals by American‘citizens, except as they may be taken on the Pribylof Islands , by the North American Commercial Company. It also prohibits the impor— tation of 'sealskins into the United States, whether “raw, dressed, dyed or manufactured.” The penalty for viola.- tion of the law is a fine of not less than $200 or more than $2,000, or imprison- ment for not mOre than six months, or both, for each offense, including the forfeiture to the United States of the vessel, its tackle and cargo. ‘ Big Legnanitle. . Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 30.—Wiithin a few days one of the greatest legal bat- tles ever fought in this city will com- mence before the Court of Common Pleas. The case is that of the City of Cleveland against the Lake Shore, Big Four, Pennsylvania and Cleveland & Pittsburg railroad companies, and in- .volves the title to millions of dollars' worth of. property on the lake front. The railroad tracks originally ran along close to the water’s edge, but for ~ years the companies have been filling in the lake until large tracts of land have been created. This ground is now claimed by the city. A brilliant array of legal talent has been employed on both sides, and the contest will be watched with great interest. ‘To Cruise Around the \Vorld. Washington, Dec. 30. ——The walship Mohican, which 'has been thoroughly overhauled at the Mare Island'Navy Yard, has been turned over to the training service and will be put in com- mission about Jan. 10 under the com- mand of Commander Book, lately the Captain of the Marion. Most of the officers on the latter ship will be t1 ans- ferred to the Mohican. This ship is to recruit about 150 apprentice boys on the Pacific Coast, and probably will start with them about the middle of January on a cruise around the world. Accord- ing to present plans. some time will be spent among the South Sea Islands, l where the American Navy has not been represented to any extent since 1883. Blanco’s Home-Rule Decree. Havana, Dec. 30.-—Capt.—Gen. Blanco has issued a decree announcing the lines upon which the home—rulegovern- l ment is established. The Governor— I General and executive assume charge of foreign affairs, war and the navy, and, with five autonomical secretaries “of supreme justice and interior (Fi- nance, Public‘ Instruction, Public ‘IWnrks, Posts .and Telegraphs, and Ag- drioulture and Commerce), with the -'President of this council, constitute. the responsible :gove 1f'mentn ' The neW§éotfiz als will tell: e the oath «dailies at 9 ..a n1. on Jan. 1 and will irmielyf assume charge of their 1, . TS. ' .r x. . -.\ 11- sident Invited to New York. Washington, Dec. 30.—-—Yesterday af- ternoon a delegation consisting of Warner Miller, William Brookfield,_ Charles G. Moore. ex-Mayor Schieren, of -;Brooklyn Benjamin Ash, of New- ark, and Secretary Locke, representing the National Association of Manufact- urers, called upon the President and in— vited him to attend the annual banquet to be held at the “Taldorf-Astoria, New York, on-Jan. 27, at the close of the convention of the association. The President said he would take the invi— tation under consideration. The mem- bers of the committee think, from their interview, that he will attend the ban- quet ' Had No Faith in. Banks. Niles, Mich, Dec. 30.—-La.wrence W'al- ters,» an aged farmer, residing three miles north of Wayland, Cass County, had no faith in banks, and, inste~,ad placed his savings, consisting of about $2, 500 in greenbacks, $4, 000 in govern- ment bonds, notes, mortgages and Other valuable papers, in a tin pan. This he buried beneath the floor of his barn some months ago. He has been In the habit of visiting the hiding place every day to see if his fortune was safe. When he made the customary visit yesterday morning he discovered. that robbers had been there, for his fortune had disappeared. The old man is al- most crazed over his loss. Quay Buys It New Home. Pittsburg, Dee. 30.-—"A real estate sale of political significance is the purchase by Senator Matthew S. Quay of the Hare place at Osborn, Allegheny Coun- ly, valued at $75, 000. The' late Thomas Hare purchased the property about ”twenty-five years ago 'fronf'Gen. George W. Cass, then president of the Pitts- burg, Fort Wayne 8:. Chicago Raihoad. Senator Quay and his family have for many yeais lived at Beaver, and deferred moving principally for'polit- lcal reasons. He and the organization . leaders, C. L. Magee and State Senator Flinn, will now live in the same county. Sibley Sues for Alleged Libel. Franklin, ‘Pa., Dec. 30.-——Patrick c. Boyle, editor of the Oil City Derrick, was arrested yesterday on an informa- tion made by eat-Congressman Joseph‘ C. Sibley, charging him with criminal libel. Boyle immediately furnished ball. The prosecution is based on ar- ticles published during the recent cam- paign. Mr. Sibley is the wealthy free- Silver- ite who three years ago .bitterly at- tacked Presiden-t Cleveland in Con- greSS, calling him “a. combination of brains. belly and brass.” $20,000 for Both Hands. Boston, Dec. 30.—Louis M. Packer, of Lynn, who brought suit against the Thomson—Houston Electric Company for $100,000 for the loss of both hands In a machine at the works of the com-' ,pany nearly two years ago, has re-.. celved an award of damages in the sum of 820,000. Mr. Glad-toad- Birthday. London, Dec. 301—Yestcnlay being the birthday of the Right Hon. William Isl. Gladstone, the usual congratulations we sent to Hawarden and Cannes, when Mr. Gladstone is improving, al- though still suffering from neuralgia: Mn. Gladstone was born on Dec. 29, ‘ , 1809. ,Houey Brook TFIIED TO KILL THREE PERSONS. Tin-1'1 the Angry Boarder. T061: 1111 Own Life Camden, N. J., Dec. 30.—Eaton John son, 22 years old, last night attempted to murder Earnest Fellows. Mrs. Fellows and their son Frank, 13 years old, by. shooting them at their home, No. 226 Erie street. He dangerously wounded Fellows and inflicted a slight wound in the boy’s thigh and a flesh ‘ wound in Mrs Fellows. Johnson then shot himself, dying instantly. Johnson, who was a. ship carpenter, came here from. Richmond, Va... about five months ago, and boarded with the Fellows family, to whom, he was re- lated. He fell in arrears for his board, and last night, it is said, was ordered from the house. Last night when the family was at supper he came for his trunk, but was told he could not have it until. he paid his back board, amounting to $7.50. Then he drew his pistol and fired at Fellows, the ball taking effect in the neck, close to the spinal column. Mrs. Fellows ran screaming into the yard. Johnson followed and fired, the shot glancing along her side. He next turn— ed 011 the boy, who was calling for help, and shot him in the thigh. After firing another shot at Fellows, which went wide, he killed himself. Johnson was formerly employed at Dialogue’s ship yards. He was unmarried. SOCIETw-‘ORGANIZED FOR MURDER, Arrest of Nine 'Foreign Miners at Pottsville ‘ Disclose-s Its Existence. Pottsville, Pa., Dec. 30.—-Nine for- eigners werearrested here yesterday for wrecking a saloon. The proprietor of the saloon, also a foreigner, was or- dered by them to leave the place and refused to do so. His place was then smashed to pieces. At the hearing he appeared. revolver in hand, and a friend accompanied him with a-shot- gun. The accused men were held in bail for ttial. The arrest of these men has brought to light the existence of an organized band of foreigners for the purpose of self-protection and the punishment of enemies. phia, a mining village, has twenty—nine members. Nearly all the members are foreign laborers. Weekly dues are paid in for a defense fund. The society has signs, grips and passwords. Residents of Silver Creek and the neighborhood are terrified. They fear to make any move against the organi— zation, but the police are quietly get— ting evidence against it. It is known that these men have sworn to take the lives of a constable, an attorney and a well-known citizen of New Philadel- phia. This has been sufficient to make the whole population afraid. com.~ MINERS ON STRIKE. Men Go Out Trouble Is Feared. Hazleton, Pa. Dec. 30. *Trouble has again dexeloped in the Honey Brook district of the Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company, and yesterday morning 2,000 men were thrown out _.of employ- ment because- 5-00 stripping employes at Again. . w01k on the surface went on a strike. Twenty ‘-five men were reported absent on Monday. and Superintéfidtrt- Jones. lo discipline them, sent them home Tuesday. The union men teak a hand in the matter and made a demand upon ‘the superintendent for their reinstate- men-t. This was refused, whereupon the stripping hands left mine No. 4 yes- terday morning, and, proceeding to No. 5, induced the men there to follow. The other hands were thus forced to .quit. ‘ It was Superintendent Jones who re- fused to grant any concessions when the last great strike was precipitated. Unless some concessions are made this time it is feared that serious trouble will follow. Bank Officials Arrested. El Reno, Oklahoma, Dec. 30.—Gustav Thelan, president of the tock Exchange Bank; Michael Eichoff, cashier; Charles A. Newman, assistant cashier, and Louis Eichoff, a member of the Board of Directors, have been arrested on the charge. of receiving deposits when the bank was known tobe in- solvent. A big meeting of the stock- holders swas held at which great excite- ment was manifest-,ed and several of the speakers declared that they were ready to lead a lynching party. The bank had $66,000 in deposits when it went under, but will probably not pay more» than 25 cents on the dollar. Gen. Harrison for the Senate. Indianapolis, Dec. 30.—General Harri— son was spoken of yesterday as the delegates to the Republican conference were leaving the city as a possible can- didate for United States Senator. Ac- cording to reportsof Representatives from the rural districts of the State, farmers will ask their Representatives to the‘next‘Legisla‘ture to urge General, Harrison as a candidate; France Takes Action. Paris, Dec. 30.—The Figaro says the Minister for Foreign Affairs, M. Hano- taux, will convene an international conference without delay for the neu- tralization of the Newfoundland Banks during the fishing season. NEWS IN BRIEF. The Countess de Castellane, nee Gould, gave birth to a boy, her second son. . . The operatives at Fall River decided against a strike because of the wage reduction. Gov. Adams, of Colorado, has 1efused to honor Gov. Black's requisition for William H. Griffith, of Leadville, Col. The president of the Lake Shore Bail- road said that business men use the bug-distance telephone more and trains ,less. The Turkish Government is explain- Ing that the firing upon Greek ships by the forts at Prevesa was due to a. mis- take ~MI Hens of Robert Morris, who, they claim, lent $1,500,000 .to'the Colonial Government, have demanded from the Government payment, with interest. . The San Francisco authorities have decided to bring to trial all parties ac- cused of murder who have been ad- judged insane and have afterward re- covered. ,George R. Hodgedon, proprietor of the Tremont Hotel, in New Haven, has )een anested, charged with being an iccessory to Frederick Cook in at.— Lempting to set fire to the Tontine Ho~ tel in that city. V One branch at New Philadel- . ‘flAPITLIn-l - . .'. The Beauty of Health. , Health is what makes 'aWoman beautiful. Beauty is another name : fer health. 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It will make thousands of ’ other women perfectly healthy if they will 1 My $1 a bottle; _6 bottles $5. 0! any drugglst. i My“ 1 A4 PIANOS We are now closing out at a sacrifice several odd styles of new pianos, and a great variety of slightly used organs 7- j‘E)ianos to make room for new stock. ORGANS Catalogues, full particulars and terms sent upon application. SOLD 0N INSTALMENTS, IF DESIRED. Mainnt‘iipmlitllt. 3 and 5 WEST 1311. STREET. NEW YORK- v_, vvvvv .-...xx...axkk. Schullzes Market I FIILL LINE OF FRESH IHD GIIIIEII rams. f , _~ Fore- qua. ter Lamb......... .-...... ....... 1c info-:11 Shoulders. ... .... .... ... ....SC Leg-Lamb...-.... ..1'.... .L;.§..‘...’...l2c - NATIVE POULTRY. FRESH FISH III! 1 1 . . Virtuous ___...—— PRIDE IIIlI QIIILITY; 1 1 . . SITISFIGTOHY. PHOHPT IHIII EFFIIIIEIIT 1 . ... SERVIGF. Pa‘ul Schultfie, Jr SO. NORWALK. Falrflckl Gounly llallonal Bank 44 Wall St“ Horn-a111, Conn. __ INCORPORATED 1824 EDWIN O.Kn1:tu. President. Dnm 13.111.11.113, Viee-i’tesidient 11. C. Guitar; Cashier Capital 210000 1105538 B. (31101-1111 A. J. Manna. Enwm 0. K211111111. DAVID E. MmLm, F. Sr. Ions Locxwogn, Tnnonoxu E. Smut , I111 Cour, , 0111151 F. Tamales. Accounts of “8'30““! fact-liter; Marsha .a‘ni‘ Individuals 5011 Safe Deposit Boxes m- 110 Bummer:- IIENTRIL NATIONAL BANK as WALL sr,.1~'onn'u£. conrommn sum. 1.. 1m i001!" Gums 11. Emma, President. E1 11‘; Ema. Vice-mm Wmmts. Guns, wishful ' stamens; Gums it. llama. ‘3. 3. Dim, P. 11. Gmmom. J 11. howl-x," E. n. Born. ‘3‘ 8-. Hermann. “ 3100331831411 lllscounl nay. Salami“ Ari—,7 .42 WITEH STREET, You can find as fine an assortment of 1111111111111611111111011? As can be found in'any.Yard 1n the . State. Lookit over and get prices belore. going elsewhere. 1 WISH 111 ALL A HIPP SIIIR BIDS I] All IIIYJAN. Is 1898. We shall give a parting salute to the old year of 1897 and the glad hand of welcome to the new year of 1898 by a“ GRAND NEW “YEAR’S GIFT SALE. i r1111" DOLLARS IN (.1113; GIVEN AXVAY FRIDAY NIGHT, DEC. use WONDERFUL PRICES FOR FRIDAY ONLY. ‘ST0 3151; AT NINE O’CLOCK'.’ ' ' ‘ WY LADIES JACKETS. It has been a warm fall, but we have the three coldest months before us. Take advantage of this day’s sale and buy a. jacket. For the convenience of our patrons we divided our stock of jackets into four lots. Lot No. l—all our Ladies Jackets Blk. beaver Irish Frieze Covert cloth, etc. Everything selling freely hereto- fore $5.00 Grand choice $3.50. Lot No. 2~111 our Ladies and Misses Jacket-s, Blk. boucle, Green boucle N avy and Blk Kersey everythino that sold all season for $10. 00 Your choice $6. 00 Childrens Jackets two prices $3. 50 and $6. 50. They were sold from $5. 00 to $12. 50. :SIX GRAND GIFTS. All you have to do is‘to make a pur- chase and save your coupon. ' . ls't Gift—anl. best Hax. flour $6. 00 2d Gift—Sewing machine $1. 7.0 00 31d Gift—Ladies Jacket $10.00 4th Gift—Ladies Mackintosh $5.00 5th Gift—Lamp $4.50 $14.98 6th Gift—Box laundry soap $4.50 Total $ ”)0. 00 , All to be given away at nine 0 c lock, ' E1 1day, Dec. 31st. Come to this great. Gift Sale the prices are almost out in two and you may win one or more of the gifts. Boston. Store. Flannel \Vrappers $1.50 (v $1.98 ones your‘choice 98c. o UMBRELLAS. 100 Umbi ellas @ $1. 00, $1. 25 & $1.50. Your choice of the lot 750. ‘ Loth 0.3~Ladies Jackets, Tan Ken sey, Redo Kersey, Brown Kersey, Blue Kersey, Heavy Boucle, all sold from $12.00 t0$15.00. Your opportunity for a bargain $10.00. Lot No. 4—Finest Broadcloth, Best Kersey, Fur Trimmed, Braided, best l‘in‘ed Jackets, sold all season from $15.98 to 20.00. Your select choice Hosiery and underwear cut prices for Friday only, 250 pairs Ladies’ blk. Cashmere Stockings all pure wool, our 1-egular25c stocking not over three pairs to a customer @ 1210 per pair. 60 Doz. Men’s grey seamless sox every pair worth 120 not over five pairs to a man @ 61110 per pair. 14 Doz. boys’ Jaeger ribbed shirts and. drawers, size 26 to 34, sold in the season @ 35c not many. Be on hand early price Friday ‘170. 16 Doz. Men’s winter shirts and drawers a few sizes missing, regular prices 50 and 690 the greatest value in under- wear ever ofl'ered, each 340. DRESS GOODS. Now 1'01 a. New Y’ear 5 gift. 3 pieces $1. 25 dress goods 90c. J1 $1. 00 “ . “ 63C. 6 .(19 “ 500. - 500 Remnants from 3 to 10 yds. shall sell at 50c on the dollar. H w.“ . , MITTENS. , .98 pairs ladies and childrens mittens 01111 regular 250 mitt. a. good glib@15c. 500 handkerchiefs for men and wom- enslightly -.mussed, the ones we sold @ 15 51 19c all for 10c. ' 1 gr. hair brushes regular value 35c, for this sale 170. (BUSIUN j 31011.11. Main and Wall 313. INSURE YOUR 1 Mutual ’ Plate Glass .lnsurance Uompan, OF CONNECTICUT.“ . We at) o1 \1 (1331 1“ .._,I PLATE GLASS in THE ' _ A“ HALF THE RATE charged by other stock conipanie P. W. BAT ES’f e11 Brineeon.‘ ROOM 1. GAZETTE BUILDING ‘ . HORWAL
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