MASSACRED BY INDIANS.
Seminoles Reported to Have Risen :lllr‘.
Killed 25 Settler.s.
Oklahoma. City, 0. T., Jan. 12. —-The1e
is an uprising in the Seminole nation,
and one hundredarmed Indians have
killed twenty-five citizens of Pottawat-
tamie County, this Territory.
The Indians ’are Seeking to avenge the
recent burning of Lincoln McGeisey
and Palmer Simpson, two Indians, of
the Seminole tribe, who were accused
10f murdering Mrs. Leard, of. 'Maud
Postoffice. . ' ‘
A special train load of armed citizens
has gone to Earlborough, ~ ten miles
from Maud, and excitement is higher
than ever before known in the Indian
» Territory.
Dallas, Tex, Jan 12.—A special to the
News from Shawnee, O. T., says: “The
\report has just reached here that 250
Seminole Indians‘are on their way to
Earlsborough burning and killing as
they go, wanting revenge for the lynch-
ing of the two Indians there a few days
ago. The Sheriff and a party are on
their way to protect the Earlsborough
people.
DENIES HER GUILT.
Woman Accused of llIurder Tells How
Hei- Husband. Was Killed.
Camden, N. J., Jan. 12.——-The trial of
Mrs. McCusker for the murder of her
husband has practically ended. Both
sides rested at 3.30 yesterday afternoon,
and court adjourned until to-day, when
the closing arguments will be had. It
is thought that a. verdict will be
reached by to-night.
Mrs. McCusker went on the stand
again yesterday. She declared in her di-
rect testimony that her husband was a
drunkard, said he brutally treated her,
and as a result of the beatings she re—
ceived for days she was unable to leave
her home. He had kicked her while in-
toxicated, had cut the clothing off her
back in order to prevent her escaping,
broken her nose with a blow of his fist
and had broken one of her wrists in
turning it. '
She told of the scuffle on Nov. 9,
when McCusker was shot, and said in
trying to save herself from being shot,
the revolver went off, and her husband
received the Wound from which he died.
On cross-examination by Prosecutor
Ienkins she admitted she allowed men
to call on her, but explained that they
were her personal friends and that her
husband did not obpect to ‘them, as he
knew them, too.
She‘ declared her husband was a
drunkard, but was never intoxicated
Forfiveyears
Mrs. Jane S.
Dane, North-
field, Vt., was
afliicted with
Kidney Disease and Rheuma-
tism. She suffered so she
could not turn over in bed.‘
Four bottles of Dr. David
icured her. That was two years
llthcre has been no return of either
“All Ag
01'. David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy.
Kennedy’s FAVORITE REMEDY completely
es Are CURED vaitli‘“
It is good for Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary ailments, which it cures
quickly. Coustipation yields at once.
All Blood Diseases are
permanently c u r e d.
W'omeaz’s Peculiar [I]:
cannot exist if this
great remedy is taken.
ago, and
trouble. $7 a bottle.
GOV. GRIGGSV’MESSAGE.
Beconunends Investigation of Alleged
Corruption in Hudson County.
Trenton, N. J., Jan. 12.—The annual
message of Gov. John W. Griggs was
read before the Legislature yesterday
afternoon shortly after 3 o‘clock. It
was a lengthy document, covering
thirty—two printed pages. The Gov-
ernor urged, especially, an investiga-
tion of the charges of corruption made
against officials in Hudson County. He
said:
“.It is alleged that the present Sher-—
iff of that county, in order to protect
criminals from indictment and just
punishment, willfully and deliberately
returns grand juries composed as to
the, major part of friends, copartners
and protectors of habitual law-break—
ers; that, in spite of the most clear
and convincing proof of guilt laid be-
fore. such grand juries, and under the
most positive direction from the courts
to indict, the offenders‘are shielded by
grand juries, and are not presented for
trial; that such grand juries are not
exceptional, but are habitually so
of the prosecutor of the pleas has also
made up by the Sheriff.
“It is further charged that the office
been used extensively to shield crimi—
nals; that many thousands of dollars
have been lost to the county by reason
of the failure, either willful or negli-
gent, of the prosecutor, to take proper
steps for the collection of money due
on forfeited recognizances of bail. Di-
rect charges of official corruption have
been openly preferred against the as-
during business hours, waiting until af- ISiSt‘iLnt plosecutor 0f the pleas, and he
ter he had finished his labors. She de-
nied ever leaving him for a year. She
said that it was her husband who had
deserted her. [She testified that her
husband always kept a revolver under
the pillow of his bed.
“Why did not you hide it?” asked
Prosecutor Jenkins. .
,Mrs. McCusker replied: “I never
thought of that.”
At this point the revolver with which
the shooting was done was handed her
by the prosecutor to demonstrate to
the jury just how she was struggling
with her husband, and how he shot
-' himself. At the Sight of the pistol Mrs.
McCusker temporarily broke down, and
L 5?} it was some minutes befo1e she could
“ ~resume her testimony.
There was a scene at the afternoon’s
session when Mrs. Coffey, mother of
the defendant, was called. She testified
that she had seen McCusker strike his
wife, and had often seen bruises on her
face made by he1 husband’s fists. As
the witness w as leaving the stand she
fainted and fell into the arms of two
eonstables. At the sight of her mother
fainting Mrs. McCusker burst into
tears.
TWELVE COUNTERFEITS FOUND.
Officials Uncertain About the Number of
Bogus $100 Bills Issued.
Washington, Jan. 12.—Twelve coun-
terfeit $100 certificates have been dis—
covered in the $3,500,000 of $10.0 silver
certificates received at the Treasury
recently from all sources. Several of—
ficials are inclined to believe that not
many of these counterfeits are in circu-
lation. Others, just as competent to
ludgc, are less sanguine. When Secre-
tary Gage decided to call in all silver
certificates of the $100 denomination
there were outstanding $25,821,000. Un-
der the call of the Secretary $3,500,000
in these bills have been received, only
about $100,000 coming from sources
other than the Sub-Treasuries. There
are outstanding $22,321,000.‘
Assistant Treasurer Meline feels en—
zouraged that so few bills of a spurious
character have come to light, but there
is fear that when the banks, trust com-
panies and other holders of the $22,000, -
000 outstanding are heard from more
of the bogus notes may be discovered.
The emergency call for the new $100
silver certificates found the Treasury.
stock of large notes run low. Ten days
will have passed before the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing can have a
supply to meet the extraordinary de-
mand encountered by reason of the ef-
forts taken to stop the introduction of
any more counterfeits into circulation.
The Treasurer is exchanging $50 cer—
tificates for the $100 certificates, which
are being forwarded,
supply is inadequate By the middle
of next week the maChinery will be
running smoothly, and the exchange
:an be made premptly thereafter. The
sudden call upon banks for their stocks
of certificates of the denomination
named and their inability to obtain
1tl1er money in its place is embarrass-
ng to some of the smaller banking in-
stitutions. The abrupt withdrawal of
nearly $26,000,000 from circulation, even
for a few days, is felt perceptibly.
— _ M'ay Elodify Relief Plan.
Washington, Jan. 12.—-A telegram has
oeen received by Adjutant-General
Breck from General Merriam, com-
manding the Department of Columbia
1t Vancouver Barracks, that may have
nuch effect upon the policy of the W'ar
Department in extending relief to the
minors in the Klondyke. The General
‘ .eporls that the passengers on the two
2109. mers which lecently have arrivedo
mm Alaska all say that there is no
{(111111 of food at Dawson, and that the
minors will get through the Winter in
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Miss Helen Gould's Gift. ‘
’l'ndlcy. Mass, Jan. 12,—Miss
. ("r-11m, of New York. has given
’ - .. 151111]: of $5, 000 to Mount Hol-
.,.. 2.- 1'. I; .21: in memory of her mother,
1.119.111; Could.
’i'yv
is now under indictment for conspir-
acy to hinder and prevent the admin-
istration of justice in the very court of
whiéh he has been an officer.
“If it be true that the Sheriff of the
county or any other officers of justice
holding commissions from the State
are engaged in a conspiracy to shield
criminals, so far as I know, there is
but one remedy, and that is the high
power of impeachment lodged in the
Legislature.”
Gov. Griggs also urges that this year
be not allowed to pass without the
adoption of some adequate measure to
remedy the evil of Passaic River pol-
lution He says the river, at, present,
is a public nuisance, and a source of
imminent injury to health.
As the Governor recommends in his
message some action on the case of
Alexander Simpson, the Democratic
Assemblyman from Hudson, it is be-
lieved the House will appoint, before
adjournment this week, a committee
to investigate the charges under which
Simpson was indicted.
FIRST FUR SEIZURE.
Sealskin Sacque and Its Wearer Held by
Customs omcers.
Niagara Falls, N. Y., Jan. 12._—The
first seizure of furs under the new act
relating to sealskins was made here
Monday night A sealskin sacque val—
ued at $200 was taken from Miss B.
gParkiston, of London, England, a pas—
rsenger on a Lehigh Valley train com-
: ing from Canada.
l
,ter into the courts.
but even that "
Miss Parkiston said
the sacque had been purchased in Lon-
don in 1894.
Miss Parkiston remains at a hotel
here under charge of Customs Inspect-
or Fulston. She was on her way to
New York.
Discrimination in Sealskins.
Washington, Jan. 12.-—-When the at-
tention of Assistant Secretary Howell
_was called to the difficulties experi—
enced at Deztroit and Suspension
Bridge by tourists, in the detention of
their sealskin garments, he sent the
following telegram to the Collectors of
Customs at these ports:
“Admit sealskin garments imported
as personal effects if they are shown‘
to have been in use of owners prior
to 29th ultimo."
Law Will Be Tested.
Washington, Jan. 12.—The Treasury
Department has been informed that
Wiel '& Co., fur importers of New York,
will protest against the operation of
one feature of the new Sealing law,
with the intention of bringing the mat-
The firm repre-
sents that it had in London at the
time the Sealing bill became a law, a
.large number of sealskins in process
,of dressing, and preparation for ship-
.ment, and that free entry should be
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allowed these skins at the Port of New
RED
R0 U G H
H A n
Itching. scaly, bleeding palms, shupeless nails,
and painful linger ends, pimples, blackhi ads,
oily, mothy skin ,dry, thin, and falling hair, itch-
ing, scaly scalps, all yield quickly to warm baths
with CUTICURA SOAP, and gentle nnointings
with Curtcumfoimmcnt), the great skin cure.
(illicura
. 1s sold throughout the world. Panes Dam 41m Cum.
(30111.. Solo Props" Boston.
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‘ITcHIIIc RUMORS
' York.
Cl:th '1: A Raucous.
“Instantly mlleved by
JOAQUIN MILLER Wm..-
Aged Poet Has 11 1\ar10w
from Death by F1 eenn;~
Victoria, B. C, Jan. 12.—Arri '13. 5 f1 rm
the Yukon country bring 1.01.1 of 1:1:-
nai'row escape from death 1:: fret-tin:
sf Joaquin Miller, the poet and 111112
pher. He now lies in a precarious mili-
dition at Dawson.-
Miller,th has passed his three—
score veais, had heard of the do neeis
attendant on the trip from (‘i1r-el Cit}
to Dawson, but persisted in attempting
it. His duty called him to Dawson. he-
said, and, accompanied by Harold (lan-
ovan, of Ottawa, he started out. P111
route a blizzard was encountered.
which «sent the younger man and Mil—
ler’s other companions back to the
starting point. The old man pressed
on.
From this point ,to Dawson the in
trepid poet was accompanied by a man
known as “Montana,” in whose com-
panv he again bade defiance to tin>
blizzard with the air at 58 degrees be-
lo“ 2910, and ultimately reached Daw-
son. 011 the trip one of his ears had
frozen off, two of his toes were lost and
other serious injuries have been sus—
tained as a result of intense. cold.
The 1.5111111-
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Labor Men “’ait on Black.
Albany, Jan. 12. ——A delegation of la
boi organizatiOn men waited 011 Gov-
1'111101 Black yesterday afteinoon and
urged him appoint P. F. Keefe. of
Rochester, representative of the
Brorherhood of Railroad Conductors, to
the State Railroad Commission. to suc-
ceed Commissioner Frank M. Baker.
whose term of office will expiie on Jan
29 The Governor said that he would
consider the matter.
We are now closing out at a sacrifice several odd
styles of new pianos, and a great variety of slightly
used organs and pianos to make room for new stock.
ORGANS
Catalogues, full particulars aged
terms sent upon application.
SOLD ON INSTALMENTS, IF DESIRED.
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All classes of claims prosecutors
before the Interitir Departmen'
Rejected pension claims a specmltg,
Correspondence solicited.
Falrlield Gounly llalional Bank
4-! Wall St.. Rorwalk. Conn.
INCORPORAI ED 1824 Capital. 200.000
EDWIN 0. 11111111 1., Presiden..
DAvn) B. mlLLEB, Vice-President,
L. C. GREEN. C ashier
EDWIN O. KEELER. Mossss H. Gnovnn.
DAVID E. MILLER, A. J. MEEBEB.
F. ST. Joan Locxwoon. THEODORE E. SMITH.
IRA COLE. ' CHAS. F. TRISTBAM
Accounts of Manufacturers Mercha .and
Individuals solicited.
Safe Deposit Boxes ire to l‘qzosiII-Js.
GENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
36 WALL ST“ NOR WALK,
CORPORATE!) SEPT.
CAPITAL. . .'
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E. L. Burns. Viceal’renident
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY s GREATEST STORE.
NINTH ANNUAL '9'
INVENTORY SALE:
On Saturday, January 8, "998'
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NINE YEARS OF SUCCESS!
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We will have the Grandesl and Greatest ol all Marked Down Salas Ever Held in ‘Fairliold county!
We will Givethese Six Grand Presents Away at Nine O’clock on Saturday Evening.
Ist Gift, Bbl. Jones Best Flour $6.
4th Gift, Ladies’ Mackintosh $5.
6th Gift, #01: Laundry Soap, $4.50.
Ladies’ Jacket $10.
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2d Gift, SeWing machine $20.
3d Gift
5th Gift, Lamp $4. 50.,
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' CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
We will mark our Jackets so low that
you will be tempted to buy a. new one.
All our $4.50 to $6.00 Jackets. All Will
go at the small price of $3.50.
All our $7.00 to $10.00 ones will go at
the little sum of $6.00.
All our $12.00 to $18.00 ones will go
at. the small amount of $10.00.
Just think of it, Finest Kersey made,
Lined with the Finest Tafi'etta and Ro-
man silks.
Don’t-have the little ones going to
school with a. shabby Jacket when we
sell you our $5.00 for $2.50.
You can dress them on Sunday with
the Finest Jackets ever a child wore in
N orwalk; cur $8.00 to $12.00 for $6.00.
About twenty Fine Broadcloth and
Worsted Tailor Made suits, that We
sold all season for $18.00, we shall close
out at $10.00. I ‘4'
We employ a tailor to fit you, if the
51; you select should require any alter-
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All of our $5. 00 C‘apes, $2.50.
All of our $8.00 $10.00 ones, $6.00.
VVRAPPERS.
All our fine $1.50 and $1.75 Flannel-
pers, 980.
You couldn’t buy the cloth. for that
price and they fit perfectly.
FOR MEN.
248 pairs Men’s Suspenders, madeiof
the best webbing, leather and mohair
ends, regular prices 25 centsto 48 cents,
a sensation at the price, 170.
Men’s Silk Neckwear, balance of
holiday stock, all new and fresh, reg u-
lar prices 25 and 39 cents, this sale
only 180.
Men’s Flannel Night Shirts, regular
prices 50 21111175 cents, not many left,
while they last, 380.
28 dozen M en uMuslin Night Shirts,
our regular 50 and 75 cent grades. on
plain white fronts, a great- bargain. less
than cost of materials, each 390.
Men’ s Fancy Dress Shirts the cele-
brated “Manhattan” positively. best
made, sold everywhere at $1. 50, for
Saturday and Monday only, each, 980.
16 dozen Men’s Outing Shirts, regu-
lar value 38 cents, not many but while
they last, each, 190.
UNDERWEAR & HOSIERY.
169 pieces, the entire balance of
Winter Vests, Pants and Drawers, for
Boys and Girls, values from 25 to 45
cents, your choice of the lot at 190.
Ladies’ Wool Ribbed Vests, white,
short sleeves, regular price 750, while
they last, each, 450.
Men’s Grey, Scarlet and White, fine
Wool Shirts and Drawers, regular
values, $1.00, $19.) and $1. 50, broken
li_nes, that 15 why we say your choice at
750.
150 dozen pairs of Boys and Girls
heavy ribbed Stockings, double Knee
many places at 2501s, our regular price
19 cents, for this sale, only 121110. ,
600 pairs of Ladies’ Wool Hose, our
entire stock, values 25 to 390, under
the existing tariff of still greater
worth, we don’t .care to carry any 'over,
that is Why we say, 190.
Ladies’ Scarlet A11 Wool Vests and
Pants, regular price $1.00, $1.25, $1.50,
a clean out price, 690.
DRESS GOODS.
Our Dress Goods Stock is the heavi-
est in the house. We will make great
sacrifices in this stock in order to cut it
down. . .
$1.00 Black Henrietta, this sale, 690.
Just look at this greatest of bargains:
$1.25 Boucle Tuflied Checks, the
proper cloth for heavy winter suits, 700.
$1.25 Cloth Black Henrietto,46 inches
wide, all colors and black, per yd., 800.
’Tis a pity to sell it at that price.
69 cent Fine Mixtures in various colors,
will make fine & substantial gowns, 500.
19 and 25 cent Fancies, good wearing
and stylish goods, we will make a. lit-
tle lot of them 1% mark all at 1250 per yd.
If you don" 1'. need a new gown, now
you can buy as, dark plain cloth that
will be suitable for spring, at about
half the price.
DOMESTICS.
1 Casel-5Brown Sheeting,w0rth 50, 31}.
All our 6 cent Prints for 4c.
9-4 Unbleached Sheeting. 120.
4-4 Full Beached fine White Sheet-
ing ,510. Worth eight cents every where.
1. 4-4 Fruit of the Loom, 5%. _
4-4 Lonsdale Muslin,5
extra. spliced Heels and Toes, sold in
9-4 Full Bleached Fin: Muslin, l6c.
Come to the Sale, save your Duplicate Checks and Win a Prize.
IHE BOSTON SHIRE. Eur. Main and/Walls
INSURE YO‘U’R
IN THE
PLATE .GLAss
Mutual Plate Glass Insurance company
O-F CONNECTICUT.
At HALF THE RATE charged by other stoCk‘ companies
in. H _ asthmatics.
Room. 1. scanners 111-1 marines.
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