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Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
Remenyi and His Fiddle.

There lives in Washington man named John Birch, who is called ''the Hermit" He has wonderful skill in prescribing for injured stringed instruments. In one of his talkative moments he recently told the following story to a reporter of the Washington Critic: ''One day some time ago, when Remenyi was per- forming in this city, he calle d to see me and seemed very much distressed. He brought his violin box and said his violin was out of tune or order and wanted it fixed. I did not know tho man, but when he told me who he was, took good look at him and imagined at once that his violin was seriously damaged. I tell you, he said to me, just how it is. This box contains & violin that has made my fortune to it I owe my entire success in life. It is an old and rare one, purchased at great price years ago in Italy. Without it I am ru- ined. Fix it and I am 8 happy man. He then went on to say that several months pre- vious 1t had suddenly lost it's volume, its strength of tone, you know, and refused to respond effectively to those strong deep notes with which he had often secured effect, and though several parties had tried to fix it, their work had been of no avail, and he was almost in despair, because to get another in- strument like it was almost impossible. He was in that state of trouble when he met Ole Bull out West, and was advised to come and see me when he came to Washington, direct ing him how to find me.
 sfAll this he said excited like, and then opening his box produced the violin and handed it to me. It was beauty, and no mistake, and judge worth lots of money, but was not scratched or broken in the least. I saw the trouble at glance and asked him to turn his back and in three minutes handed it to him again. Draw your bow over that now,' I said and he did, and as the rich, old familiar notes came forth strong and loud again his face lit up with joy. aint much of judge of human natur, bein' hermit, as they call me, but I'll bet that man, then, was the hap piest person agoin'. No applause as he'd ever get in theater could a give him more de- light My friend, he says to me, turnin' the instrument over and over and lookin' at me, if it's no great secret to you, tell me what was the trouble Tell me, for you have saved my reputation
 ''Then I explained to him as how the long hard pressing of the violin against his shoul- der had given the soundin board kind of an upward bulge like, very slight, but just enough to throw her out of trim, and the swelling forced the bridge up, too, thus straining the strings and breaking the force of tone. I saw it at once by glancing at it up and down, and when he turned his back I slipped out the bridge, sand papered it of bit, enough to bring it down to even level, you see, and put it back and the old sound was there again. We'll, he was happy man, and he couldn't thank me too much. He paid me of course, and went away rejoicin'; but couldn't help losin' much of my respect for the great musician who allowed himself to get worked up over little thing like that, and never went to hear him play"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23

To day the Democratic national committee meet in Washington to decide when and where of course be deferred until after the Republi- can convention at Chicago, June 2d. Delega- tions from Cincinnati, St. Louis and Chicago are in Washington to urge the claims of their respective cities as the best place for holding the convention.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
COMMUNICATIONS.
AQuestion for a Committee.


 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 On November 27, 1878, 8 special town meeting in East Haven, called forIthe purpose of looking after town matters, appointed the following named gentlemen, Lucius P. Dem- ing, Charles H. Downs and William A. Wright, as a committee to examine the town accounts, for which labor they received the sum of $1 800. As to their report relating to the town agent or town treasurer, the people are satisfied that they made no attempt to cover up, but there are some three hundred taxpay- CTS in the town who would like to know some thing about the school fund alluded to on page 13 of their report. Why the committee should be reserved in that particular portion of their report the people cannot understand. If the parties who received the funds alluded to can produce receipts for it's use the people will be satisfied if not, some explanation at least is due to them. TAXPAYER.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23

The Cheshire Mining Company has been organized with capital of $150,000. Tho presumed object of the company is to work mine in Cheshire. The articles set forth that the owners may mine for ores and minerals in this and other States.
 It transpires that the exchange of the fish market property occupied by w. A. Bradley, on the east side made by I. B. Tolles, the for mer proprietor, was for building lots in West Haven, instead of the College farm property in Prospect as has been currently reported.- Waterbury American,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
What They Say in Their Sleep.


 Don Cameron-If Grant will not accept, will take it myself, by gracious! Secretary Sherman am undoubtedly the greatest person this century has produced. Ex-Governor Seymour-Gentleme your (snores calmly, but firmly.)
 Senator Conkling-What rebuke my cleo tion would be to that plebeian Sprague! Senator Blaine-Mr. Ingerson is right. am, indeed, plumed knight. I am also sea horse on wheels.
 Gen. Grant-Do look like person who would decline thing after going around the world to get it?
 Senator Sharon-I am the rose of myself am the lily of the valley. I am for fact. Hendricks-Once for all, will play second fiddle to nobody. (Kicks Mrs. H. out of bed. Col Ingersol-I am sure Blaine would do the handsome thing by me. am strongly in favor of that excellent person.
 MT. Tilden-It is not good for man to be alone. If I cannot find wife, will at least buy dog.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
GEO. L. STREETER, KO. 232 CHAPEL STREET Jao1 Hu
IRH HEN s E SU q CE q $ :!
 DIR. s. w. FISKE, Of Norwich, COnns, The CeieDrated

Of Norwich COmmss 4ne CeAeUESAeN
 Glairv0yamt Physician.
 ness and Test Medium,
 TWILL visit New Haven, Conn.,, four days Tn every w month at the TOntine Hotel, where he can be consulted Monday evening, February 18th, Taes; @ 19th and Friday, the 10th, until p. m.
 Office hours from a. m. to p. m.
 The doctor examines the sick at sight, without be- ing told of their complaints and prepares his ned- cines himself from the best of selected roots herbs and barks for the speedy of all chronic diseases of whatever name or nature. His medicines cleanse the system and leave the patient in healthy cond- tion The doctor is also possessed with strong mag netc healing powers for the quick removal of all dis esses He has active practice for over quarter of century treating thousands of with remark able prepared expressly for each and every and furnished very reasonable and nothing poisonous given. The doctor does not charge e1orh- tant prices. Medicines will be furnished from two dollars upwards Also sent to all parts of the country by express when desired. 2.
 The doctor also read your past present and fu- ture destiny and is of the most astonishing seers of the present age his truthfulness in reading the
 most important events in ones life. He also has great success in selecting lucky numbers sittngs for bua- iness affairs examination of the sick, $1 Commit nicatons by letter upon business health must con- tain s. age sex, lock of hair, and stamp. Address Lock Box 1253, Norwich, Conn.
 eE- The doctor be consulted at the Sterhng tbe pad until D. h. ja29 d&w
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FEBRUARY 23, 1880.

in Wall street where he was inaugurated as first President of the United States. and the intention is to have it done before the world comes to an end or the monument now build ing is finished.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
Cuficura Remedies.
Boston, August p, 1878.

Outicura Resolvent is the most powerful Blood Pur fer and Liver Stimulant ever compounded.
 Cuticura is the great external remedy for all Humors of the Scalp and Skin, Ulcers and Old Sores.
 Cuticura Soap elegant toilet and medicinal as sistant to Cuticura for all external affections.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.
The Sherman boom seems to start hard.

Many think the right of suffrage should be limited. A Maine legislator thinks SO. and has introduced bill which reads as follows: stOrdered, that the judiciary committy be di- racted to inquire into the spediency of so amending the constitution of the state that the wright of suffrage shall be Imeet to those who are able to read and rite the English lengaage."
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23

Bridgeport has lawyer named Sanford who has for many years been so paralyzed that he has to be propelled around the streets in a two wheeled conveyance by g man, and carried into court like child but when he gets there he shows mind that is anything but para lyzed, and woe be to the witness who has to undergo his scathing cross examination.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23

If the New York Chamber of Commerce car ries out it's intention, as it seems likely to do, the Father of his Country will have monu- ment at last. It is proposed to erect statue
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23

Prepared by Weeks Potter, Chemists and Drug gists 36O Washington Street. Boston, Mass, and for sale by all Druggists and Dealers Price of Cuticura small boxes 50 cents large boxes, containing two and one half times the quantity of small, $1. Resolvent Sl per bottle. Cuticura Soap, 25 cents per cake; by mai 30 cents three cakes, 75 cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23

Republican National Convention, Chicago, Juns 2. Connecticut Republican Convention, New Haven, April 2.
 New York Republican Convention, Utica, Feb 25. New Hampshire Republican Convention, Concord,
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Sournal and Gonrier.

EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY HARRINGTON & CO.,, No. 400 State Street, Courier Building.
 B. oARRINaToN. EDWARD CARRINGroN. JOHN B. HARRINGTON,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
Beal Gstats.

Room and Power to R-S NEW HAVEN sPRI oo,. JOSEPH SONNENBT g G. Real Estate and Exchange troiker, 2Ss CHAPEL STREET. 10000 sRr9ss sss gs.. Bss ssd. sss gn ForeigH securties bought and sold and lends paid 0nited q States s % snsre1cy; CT MS9 aSld sllysr e1- m y13 28s Ohape Street.
 FOR RENT, A&st PART of Store IA State street. Inquire at l lA d1n A 1o1NA'' Ame& THE very desirable Residence on the south
 For further tat parttcuiars inquire Of
 n2s sm E. Y FooTE, g Exchange Building.
 For Sale Cheap, fk HOUSE No. s2 Dwight street. & sn II the the modern 1ML part of city. Some fine Lots on State street, Cedar HI; Lots on Chapel street, Grapevine Point, To Rent, second floor, 2o Auburn street, $7 per s per month whole house on water street, near Meadow $15 per month; two nice rents on Henry no State streets to rent for stone yard or Wn be rented cheap. Apply to % c,,,A:, Al M Lst aSLMES MES Office hours, I2 to 4, and to evenings. o25
 FOR RENT, AMaA HOUS Blake street, Westvi1le. House V tenant the rent will be low. For particulars, call xfMERWINS Real Estate Office, 2S7 Chapel St., o7 M. sHUMwAY, Westvfle.
 FOR RENT, AttA ONE STORE and five Rooms 445 State street; 'tIu five Roons five minutes from the Oity Market; I'LL has modern Improvements five Rooms corner Park and South streets. Inquire of
 JACOB HELLER, o15 No. l Yale Bank Building. Houses and Lots For Sale. hNhA HOUSES AND LOTS situated in different iH parts the city. Also several large Lots hav- ing rsilroGd and s5ater fronts; very desirable for manufacturing purposes. All for sale cheap and
 BENJ. W. STONE, sl9H 29s Chapel Street, Room 6. For Rent.- Brass and Iron Castings. Repairing Lawn MOWers.---WOOd
 and Coal.
 &saA FOR RENT.-One floor, with or without pow I'M CT, for manufacturing purposes. Repairing zAa and Sharpening Lawn mOTVerSs the same called for and delivered. Brass and Iron notice. wood and Coal at the lowest prices. Or ders received at the office, 2O3 Grand Street. je16 If THE O'BRIEN MFG. co.
 TO RENT. hAnh A PLEASANT and Convenient House on Olive street, hrst-class in every respect, with all the modem Improvements arranged with suites of rooms. marble mantelS, fresc0ed walls, hot and cold Water,and other modern Ia rooms, water closets on two floors, dkc., &cs Possession given May 1st, 1879. Also the House 272 Grand street. Possession given immediately.
 CHARLES IVES, ma2Otf l53 Church Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
FRAGMENTS.

She msy dress in silk or dress in satin, May know the languages, Greek and Latin, May know the fine arts, may love and sigh But she ain't no good if shs can't make pie.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23

For Sale at Bargain.
 aaSnA First-ClAss House, with modern M improvements, good lot with barn, situat- -ed on fine avenue, fronting on two streets, can be seen st any time. For particulars cali 3t Room NOs 5. HOadley Building, 49 de25H L.. Fs CONTSTOCKs
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23
POLITICAL LAMENTATIONS.

Monday Morning, Feb. g. 1880.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-23

anna HOUS on Blake street, Westville. House
 N contains op rooms, in good order. To the right MM tenant the rent will be low. For particulars, call xfMERWIN'S Real Estate 0fhce, 2S7 Chapel st., og
 o7 M. sHUMwAY, WestviIle.
Daily globe., 1880-01-24

know that the court will not recognize any
laws that we may make, but under our pres
ent condition we should submit these ques-
tions and then, like good, law. abiding citi-
zens, submit to the decision. The quest ions
sent to the court by the other body were
theoretical, but these cover the facts at issue.
1t didn't look we'll for State to have two
State governments, and surely Congress can
give us no relief, and he could not see any
possible harm in submitting the questions to
the supreme court.
Mr.. Hill said we now have two decisions
and he was for abiding by them. For
week it was a question where to go, but he
had resolved to go into the other body, 80
that his people might be represented in the
new valuation.
Mr.. Stiles had no confidence in the Judges.
He was willing the questions should be sub
mitted on condition the judges answer them
as put and not 60 out of their way to get
something else in.
After further discussion it was voted to
lay the questions on the table till Monday.
FORCE THREATENED.
High Republican authority guarantees the
statement that White will be put out of the
treasury by forcible means next week, and
that if the banks where State moneys are
deposited refuse to recognize Treasurer Hol-
brooks drafts, legal proceedings will be be-
gun in order to vindicate Holbrooks title to
the Office.
Daily globe., 1880-01-24
GETTING THE NEWS.
Movement to Secure a Better Collection OF
the Same.

Movement to Secure Better Collection of
the Same.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23.-A committee Of the
various Associated Press organizations through.
out the country met in this city to devise q
plan for the consolidation of the various inter-
ests, and to make arrangements for better
collection of news. This committee consisted
of Erastus Brooks, of the New York Evening
Enpess, representing the New York Associated
Press; Murat Halstead Of the Cincinnati Com
meyciag. representing the Western Associated
Press; r.. NJ. Pulsifer, of the Boston Herald,
representing the New England Associated Press;
Carroll Il. Smith. of the Syracuse journal,
representing the New York Associ-
ated Press, and Col. Clayton
McMichael, of the Philadelphia North Anaeri-
can, representing the Philadelphia Associated
Press. The agent of the New York Associated
Press was also present. At the conclusion of
the conference the Associated Press of this city
gave banquet at the Union League house.
The gentlemen of the above named committee
were invited guests, and participated in with
the following named gentlemen: Geo. W.
Childs, John W. Forney, Geo. Harding, W. W.
Harding. A K. Mcclure, VIM. V. Mexican,
Frank Mclaughlin, Clayton Nc Michael, Walter
McMichael Edward Mcpherson, K. Ct. Sellers
and VIM. w. Singerly.
Daily globe., 1880-01-24
EUROPEAN EVENTS.
Distress in Ireland Intensifying--Extensive
Internal Improvements Proposed for Re-
lief OF the Sufferers--GeneraI Old World
IRELAND.
PRESSING NEEDS.

DUBLIN, Jan. 23.-At meeting of the
Mansion house committee for Irish relief
yesterday, Bishop Duggan, of the diocese of
Clolfert, stated the distress in his diocese
was pressing and aggravated, and instant re-
lief was required. He deprecated the re-
strictlons of the board of works, under which
very few people could obtain loans. The
committee made grants for relief amounting
to s3,GSO, including f1,000 to the central
committee of county Donegal. 1t was inti-
mated 1000 each would be granted in the
five western counties to the central commit
tee, comprising Protestant and Catholic
bishops, members of parliament and all
clergymen and physicians.
A deputation was appointed to wait on
the lord lieutenant and chief secretary for
Ireland, urging tho government to forth
with provide seed for small farmers. The
corporation of Cork proposes to ask at the
next meeting loan of e1OO, 600 for carrying
out an extensive scheme of sewerage and
paving. A large amount ofadditional employ
ment is being afforded by the corporation
and harbor board.
SUFFERING DUBLIN.
LONDON, Jan. pa deputation of unen-
ployed laborers of Dublin, yesterday. waited
upon Right Hon. James Lowther, chief secre-
tary for Ireland, to ask his influence in provid-
ing means to relieve the distress among the
labcrers and poorer classes. The spokesman
for the workingmen said there were ., 4,UOO Ia
borers unemployed in Dublin, whose families
were destitute. Lowther expressed his SYM
pathy, but said he could not see in what man
ner the government could give them employ
ment. A largely attended meeting of tenant
farmers was held at county Antrim last even
ing.
DISTRESS INTENsIFYISG.
LONDON, Jan. 23.-The distress in Ireland
is intensifying under the influence OF hard
frost and biting cold, which during the last
few days succeeded the mild weather, which
had prevailed since Christmas. Clare Sewell
Read, addressing his constituents at Dlss,
Norfolk, yesterday, detailed his experiences
during his recent visit to America, and high
ly eulogized the Americans.
MISCELLANEOUS.
st. PETERSBURG, Jan. 23.-The reported de-
feat of the Russians and evacuation of Tchl-
kislas, is declared unfounded.
BERLIN, Jan. 23.-The new army bill will be
presented next session. 1t is thoi ght certain
to pass.
LISBON. Jan. 3-Intelligence is published
here that the exploring expedition under the
lead of Henry NJ. Stanley has established the
first Belgian trading station in COMO, near
Yallala which place Is claimed by both Eng
land and Portugal.
Daily globe., 1880-01-24
THE FUSIONIsTS.
NEW STATE VALUATION.

NEW STATE VALUATION.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 23.-The fusionists to
day met at Union He'll, with but part OF
the members present. Mr. Dickey, in the
House, put i'll the following order: That P.
A. Sawyer, secretary of State, be directed to
notify municipal ficers of towns and plan
tations that new valuation of the State is
| to be made by the legislature; that said Of
ficers may appear and be heard, and that
particular notice with the broad seal Of the
State will be affixed and sent to towns of
| Ellsworth and Brunswick, that their repres-
entatives have withdrawn themselves from
| this House.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the senate the president announced the
standing committees, and that much fault is
found because they had been refused the
privilege to take stationery from the State
house. Both branches then adjourned until
o'clock, when the committee on questions
for the supreme court will report. Munich
pal officers in the towns where the Fusion
lists have control are sending to the secre-
tary Of states Office valuation books for the
use of the valuation committee.
The senate directs an examination of the
accounts of the State treasurer, and that alb
sent senators be requested to take seats in
the senate to which they we're chosen.
PAYING FUs1oN1sT MEMBERS.
BOSTON, Jan. L23.-HeraM special, .Au-
gusta Fusionist Treasurer White, who
refuses to deliver the keys of the sub-trea-
sury to the Republican Treasurer Holbrook,
began to-day paying small sums to such of
the Fusionist legislators as chose to apply
therefor. The money is not State funds,
but part of the subscriptions fund.
QUESTIONS HELD IN ABEYANCE.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 23.-At the afternoon ses-
sion of the Fusion legislature the report of
the committee on questions to be submitted
to the court was read. ingalls, said, We
Daily globe., 1880-01-24
TILDEN'S TAX.

The Income Case Again Brought Up by
Government Counsel.
NGw YORK, Jan. 23.-Some months ago the
government filed bill of discovery in the
case of the United States vs. Samuel j. Tilden,
propounding questions as to Tilden's income
during years enumerated in the complaint.
Gov. Tilden through counsel demurred to the
bill and Judge Batchford declared against
him ordering that he should answer the inter
rogatorics. From this order Gov. Tilden ap-
pealed to the supreme court. Sixty days have
now elapsed and Gov. Tilden has not yet filed
his answer, claiming that it is not necessary
until the supreme court have decided the ap-
peal. To-day District Attorney Woodford
moved before Judge Blatchford il the United
States circuit court for further order to CON-
pei Tilden to answer to the interrogatores at
once, irrespective of the appeal which was op-
posed by counsel on the other side. Case set
down fer argument next week.
Daily globe., 1880-01-24
PRINTERS CREMATED.
CRIMINAL CALENDAR.
JAIL EXIT.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 23.-The Times
Greensburg, Ind, special says all the pris-
oners in the county jail, sixteen in number,
escaped this morning between 2 and 3
o'clock. They made their exit through a
hole in the floor of the upper cells, which
was made by the prisoners some two weeks
ago and which the county commissioners Or
dered stuffed with mattress and hidden
under bed so that the prisoners would not
find it. They did find it.
MURDER IN THE FIST DEGREE.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23.-The jury in the
case of Theodore G. McGurk, charged with
the murder of James Neades, colored porter,
in October, 1865, returned verdict of mur-
Ger in the first degree.
SUICIDE OR MURDER.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 23.-The body of Mrs.
Mary Latiner was found on the beach near
this city to-day. 1t had the appearance
having been in the water two weeks, and on
the head were several deep wounds, whether
from contact with ice or from some sharp
instrument not yet decided. No cause
known for suicide, and opinions decided as
to foul play. Deceased lived at Hannibal,
N. ". and was spending the winter with her
cous,n. Mrs, Sherman. She has been miss
ing since January 9th.
swINDL1NG GOVERNMENT AGENTS.
New YORK, Jan. 23.-The government
has commenced suit against Harrison John
son, formerly special agent of the treasury,
to recover $1,OOO6oO which is set forth in
the bill of complaint he is indebted to the
treasury for cotton sold in Mississippi in
1865.
Daily globe., 1880-01-24
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

Earthquake shocks were felt at Havana last
night.
The Germans of Petersburg, Va, are making
liberal contributions toward the fund for the
relief of the sufferers in Upper Silesia.
Cardinal McCloskey again denies that any
kilograms have passed between himself and the
Pope in relation to his reception of Parnell.
Gen. Grant, Gen. Sheridan, and Col. Fred
Grant, assisted yesterday in the reception of
Gen. Callegas, vice governor general, in the
throne room of the palace at which all the
leading military and civic dignitaries Of the
city were present, in honor of the occasion. In
the evening Gen. Grant and party attended a
banquet at the palace.