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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
1.-TWO Ounces Of Laudanum.

Abram Saith, the Wen Known Shirt
Dealer, Swallows That AmOunt-Fan-
ing Unconscious I'm n Restaurant.
Upon marrow cot in one of the lower
rooms of the State hospital last evening lay
Abram Smith. man who has been engaged
in mercantile pursuits in this city for several
years. Tho man was unconscious and en-
tirely ignorant of the pumping process that
was being employed upon his stomach. and
the other remedies that were being applied to
relieve him of the two ounces of laudanum
that he had taken during the afternoon He
was brought to the hospital shortly after
8 o'clock last evening in hack by Charles
w. Yale, professional nurse, who happened
to see Mr.. Smith when he was found in an
unconscious condition.
Mr.. Smith was the agent of the New
Haven Shirt company. His place of business
has been under the Selden House since the
building on Chapel street above State whore
his store had been formerly located was torn
down. Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Smith sent
his clerk to Whittlesey's drug store for some
laudanum. He procured a two ounce bottle
and gave it to his employer. Between and
O'Clock he went into the Star restaurant on
State street between Fair and Wooster, kept
by Mrs. Fcote, and called for something to
eat.
what" he said. "Tve got plenty Of money
to pay for it."
The lady gave him the desired food. He
soon began to act strangely, and the proprie-
tress asked him what was the matter.
81 have been taking some laudanum, that's
all. You can find the empty bottle in my
coat pocket. Last Saturday took an ounce
| and half on a bet
Mr.. Smith shortly after fell over on the
table unconscious. Mr.. Cooley, who works
/ at Winchester's, was in the restaurant and
ran out and saw Mr. Yale, whom he told
| about the affair. About eleven doctors were
summoned, but it was fully three quarters OF
4 an hour before DR.. l.. NJ Gilbert appeared.
/ Strong emetics were given him with no eff
feet. Mr.. Yale then took Mr.. Smith in 6
hack to the hospital. The empty two-ounce
bottle was found in the mans pocket as he
had said. At the hospital every effort was
made to resuscitate the poisoned man. DIR.
/ M. @. White was summoned. At late hour
i electricity was applied. At I'D clock it was
regarded very doubtful whether he sur
l vived.
| Mr. Smith has wife and their residence is
| $40 Howard avenue. He came here from
| some town in Long Island. He was once
| employed in Malley's. He was also in bust
ness in New York at one time. Since he has
] been agent for the New Haven Shirt COM
pany he has had stores on Chapel street near
| the Snow manufactory, and also near Robert
Merwin's real estate Office. It is stated that
lately his business affairs were in a rather
\ bad way, that he had debts which he could
not pay, and also that he had been drinking.
At 1870 this morning DIR. n. O. White tele-
| phoned from the hospital that Mr.. Smith
l was dying and that he would not probably
| live an hour. Everything that medical skill
| could devise to restore the unfortunate man
| to consciousness had been done, but without
1 avail
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
A Private Meeting.

An Interesting Inquiry at Church
Meeting i'm MISUNDERSTANDING Williams
ia the Chair.
The faith cures In Stratford alleged to have
been fought about by Rev. Arthur Sloan,
rector of Christ church in that place, were
left as q subject of semi-oficiaI inquiry un-
til Sunday, and after service Sunday even
ing meeting was held with closed doors
Bishop Williams presided, and the rector,
against whom no charges were brought as
such, was put in the position of defendant
He was not to be tried, but simply
Investigated. It was somewhat
solemn tribunal, If what could be
heard is any indication. Senior Warden
William b. Nash and Junior Warden Walter
WiIcoxson sat adjacent and near the chair.
man. Vestrymen q. II. Russell, Stiles
Hurd, John Holmes, Joseph Stratton, Alfred
Burritt. George Lewis, Samuel W. Beardsley
and L. L. Wileoxson were present. The
bishop remarked that he had called this meet
| ing of the vestry simply to procure light or
| the subject about to be treated. He had
| had many newspapers sent him and letters
addressed to him relative to the faith cures
| in the Stratford district. but he was unable
to impart any information. In response tC
| his request Rev. Mr.. Sloan made remarks de
| filming his position in the premises. There
! was general talk, and what the general re
1 suit was is not known to outsiders to any
extent It was reported that the rector wal
virtually sustained.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

Among the cases before the City court
yesterday morning for violations of the Sun
day liquor law were those against ex-Police
Commissioner Colonel George A. Basserman
and his son Charles. The case against the
latter was nolled. A demurrer fled in the
case of the Colonel was overruled and q
penalty of $50 fine and thirty days in Jail
was imposed. In connection with this case
Louis Bulley, who was arrested Sunday for
being drunk, stated to the court yesterday
morning that he obtained his drink at Basser-
mans brewery. In consequence of this cons
fession no penalty was fixed in his case, as is
generally done, but it was continued to May
81. Prosecuting Attorney Daley was inform
ed by Bulley, who lives in Hamden, that he
would be on hand to testify against Colonel
Basserman in a higher court if he was
wanted.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

Mrs. Sidney Ba dwin. of Milford, who ha
been in declining health for several months
past, died Saturday with consumption. Sht
was about seventy years of age.
Mrs. Nathan O. Tomlinson, of Milford
who met with serious fall several weeks ago
is still very i'll in consequence.
Rev. John Lyon preached to a large CON
gregation at the Church of the Redeemer,
Bridgeport, Sunday morning. He evinced
even more than his usual visor and appears
to have thoroughly regsined his health
Juan Fl. Bukup, assistant to Contractor
Martin ct the county jail, died yesterday
morning of q complication of diseases. He
had been i'll but few days. His age was A.
He leaves wife.
Mrs. Press Eldridge. who has been crit
ically i'll, is much improved and able to ride
out.
Rev. j. Stansbury, of this city, took q
nrominent part in the services at the Zion
African M. E. church, New York, Sunday, In
memory of the late s. J. Howard, superin-
tendent of the Sunday school for twenty five
years and a liberal giver-
Maurice Shields, the insane veteran soldier
was taken yesterday on the cars for Wash
ineton, where he viii be placed in the Sol
diers' Home.
Rev Mr.. Gaylord, of the olivet church,
Rridcenort. now visiting in Massachusetts,
ia rapidly recovering his health.
Fad i Baldwin, OF Birmingham. win
leave Wednesdey for Detroit City, Minneso-
q. where he is to take position a. steWsrd
In B. B. CoIburp's hotel.
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A Worthy Record.

The Late Hon. Truman Smith of StRnl-
ford.
In the death of Hon. Truman Smith, of
Stamford, which occurred Saturday evening,
a venerable and able man has passed away.
three. For more than year he had been
confined to his house. Mr.. Smith was born
In Roxbury, Conn. He was a graduate at
Yale college in 1915 and entered the legal
profession, in which he became an eminent
iurist and advocate. He also became CON-
spicuous figure in State and national politics.
He was elected to the State Legislature in
ing terms. In 1889 he was elected to Con-
gress, and was reelected in 1841, 1916 and
1847. In 1849 he was elected to a seat in the
Senate for a full term of six years, but. re-
signed in 1854. He next settled in New York
city in the practice of his profession. He was
soon aftsrward appointed by President Lincoln
Judge of the Court of Arbitration established
by the treaty of 1862 with Great Britain.
He was subsequently judge of the Court of
Claims arising from the rebellion. He was
the author of AN ExaminaH N of the Ques-
ton of AD~sthesia" G859, I'd edition 1867, },
In WHICH ne supports tnS ClA1nS OF LIE. dOr-
ace Wells. His brother, Nathaniel Smith,
over eighty years of age, is an old resident of
New Haven. In 1853 deceased removed to
Stamford, where he resided until his death.
His first wife was Maria Cook of Litchfeld,
who died April 20. 1919, leaving one daugh-
ter, Jenny P, now wife of George A. Hoyt,
president of the Pennsylvania Coal com-
pany. His second wife was Mary A.
Dickinson, by whom he had six children.
One of his biographers says: ''No generation
of Connecticut jurists or statesmen has fur
nished US with an example of more diligent
and successful working OF of more uncom
promising loyalty to the welfare of tie
people," A friend of the family writes of
him: 'His careful good sense, ripe culture
and long and well tried experience are in
efacisbly stamped on our institutions. and
the right administration of our laws and
government. His biography will beer use
full, important and interesting lesson to the
young men of the present day"
The funeral takes place tomorrow (Wed-
nesday) at 1:30 p. m. from the First Presby-
terrain church in Stamford
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention
Battalion drill at Union armory on Wednes-
day evening.
Great sale of Handbags at the RufHe
Co. g to-day. Great bargains.
Rufus s. Pickett will lecture on s'Temper-
ance" at Madison this Tuesday evening.
The State street bridge over the Canal
railroad is torn up and being replaced with
a new one.
Mr.. E. Freeman, proprietor of the Beach
House, West Haven, has opened his popular
house for the season.
Sergeant Lent Bishop, of the police force,
was little easier yesterday. He will proDa-
bly, be confined to the house for several
days.
Deacon Edward L. Leete, a much esteemed
resident of Guilford, died May 3rd, aged
seyenty-four. The funeral occurs this after
noon at 2 O'Clock.
- The Alva Bunnsn estate, in Birmingham,
was disposed of by private arrangement,
Frank Curtiss, of New Haven, buying 1t in
subject to the widows life use.
The Jersey Lily and wardrobe, the center
of attraction in the corset department at
Messrs. Bolton & Neely's, was awarded to
Mrs F. Stevens, 81 Temple street.
Mr.. s. a. Barnes of the City market, is
precentor at George street NJ. E. church,
and at Trinity M E. church Mr.. BisselI fills
q similar position. The congregational sing
ing gives great satisfaction at both places.
The grinding and milling forces at the
Candee Rubber works resumed work Wednes-
day last, and yesterday a large additional
number of the employees resumed work, and
nearly the whole force will be at work again
in a few days.
Mrs. Harriet Rogers, widow of the late
Hubbard Rogers, died yesterday at her resi-
dencs on North Quinnipiac street, Fair Ha-
ven, aged eighty. She was much esteemed
and had long been a member of the Second
Congregational church. The interment will
be in North Branford.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

On May William A. Luddington died at
st. Augustine, Fla, of consumption. He
was formerly connected with the New Haven
Steamboat company at Belle Dock, and was
faithful employe. When his health failed
he went South, but the disease with which
he was afflicted had gained such a firm hold
upon him that the genial atmosphere was
not sufficient to restore him to health, and
he expired in the presence of his wife and
many friends. Before his death Mr.. Lud-
dington expressed wish that his remains be
inferred at st. Augustine, and his wishes
were followed mt
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

Henry L. Bristsl's new livery stable on
George street above Church, in the rear of
the Grand OEera House, is being rapidly
pushed toward completion. 1t will be a two
story brick building, 56 feet front and 11s
feet deep. The first story will be IA feet
high and the second IL feet. On the first
floor will be the carriages and on the second
floor ninety stalls with harness, and sleeping
rooms. The beams of the second floor are
supported by the truss roof. The floors will
be cauIIked and everything will be fitted up
In frst-class style. William E. Newell took
she contract for planning the building and
experimenting its construction. ChatfeId
4 Grant are doing the mason work apd
Kinney Il Phelps the joiner work. The
stable will be ready for occupation by the
middle of June,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
1nltrndiano UourIer.
NEW HAVEN. CONN.
Tuesday. May g. 1854.
NEW ADVERaI8EMENTs TO-DA

VIEW ADVERlISEMENI'S To j
Barlow Wilson & Co.-Grand Opera House.
Board and Rooms-35 wooster Place.
Oanned Fruits-Boeton Grocery Store.
Chamber Suttes-The 6owditch Prudoen Co.
Elaetic Ho1a-E. L. Washburn.
Flowers On Time-George A. DickermAn.
For R@nt-Tenemeut-2 $50 Wooster Street.
For Rent-Tenems nt-19 Dow Street.
For Rent-House- 100 Grove Street
For 6ale-Sugar Bsrrsls-At Booths.
Fer e-Refriger1 tor-John b. Howarth
For Sale Piano-1T5 Oak Street.
For Salo-BuaineBs- Box 6O4'
Hop Bittern-At Druggists.
Lewis Rcd Jacket Bitters-At Druggists.
Lost-Dog-5S Dwight Street.
New Grass Butter-George W. n. Hughes.
Overwhelming Succsss-Bolton Nicely.
Paarl'a White Glycerine-At Druggists.
Postscriptum--J N. Adam Co.
Wnnted- Girl-..Industr1al."
Wanted-Board and RoOn-s'O L. B."
WGnted-Tfnsmfth-T 7. Terry Il Son.
Wantad-Man-ttK."
wanted Situation-12O George Street.
-Sftuation-l26 SslConstall Avenue.
WMpted-Situation-1G6 Martin Street.
wanted Situatiou-11S Hill Street.
-Situation-10 Coils Street.
st. John Street.
Wanted-Situatinn % Park Street.
wanted ituation-l88 Hamilton Street.
WRnted-Situation- Sylvan Avenue.
Observation-Disclosures"
window ehades-Nsw haven WINDOW shaoe Co.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
Humor the stomach

Much of the distress and sickness attribu-
ted to dyspepsia, chronic diarrhoer and other
carses IL occasioned by humor in the ston,.
ach. Several cases. with all the character
fstics of these complaints, have been cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Other cures effected
nv this medicine are SO wonderful that the
MimpHaat statement OF them affords the best
proof that It combines rare curative agents
1nd when once used secures the confidence Of
6hs people.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
Runaway and CollIaions.

Joseph D. Payne, of Westville, was driv-
ing along Church street yesterday morning
when his horse became frightened and ran
down the street. The carriage coIlided with
Shelton avenue horse car and with an elm
tree opposite the Tontine. The vehicle was
badly damaged and the horse, breaking away,
iran down Congress avenue to Hill street,
where he was stopped. Mr.. Payne was
thrown from the carriage, but was not in
iured badly
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

Tried, and found waiting" is q common
verdict with Rheumatic and Neuralgia suffer-
ers, who are taxing their patience and ex-
hausting their purses over vain remedies.
ATHLoPHoRos has changed this verdict to
''tried and approved" L. B. Senter, Morse.
johnson Co., Kansas, writes: "a friend of
mine tried one bottle of ATHLoPHoRos, and it
has done his Rheumatism so much good that
he wants more of ii.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
STILL ANOTHER
CHOICE Amer1ean vines.

Mr.. Charles Pfuderer, who bought recently
the Robert Dyas house, No. "a o MON street
and removed his business there from No. AZ
has given the premises a handsome store
front and in addition to his old established
grocery business is agent for the celebrated
P. Lenk & Co. American wines, which are
highly endorsed as pure and therefore super
ior to much of the imported wines. He is
doing large business in delivering these
wines to families bottled or by the meas :
ure and in supplying stores and other deal
ers. They are highly recommended for in
vaIids and others. The wines give much
satisfaction. Mr. Pfudsrer has been in busi-
ness in this city since 1857 and his business
enterprise and courteous dealing have given
him host of friends and patrons.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

William 81. Storm was arrested last even
ing for breach of the peace. He is charged
with whipping his housekeeper.
Fred. Cornell was arrested last evening on
q charge of beating his wife. He will prob
ably get his deserts this morning in the City
n0nPE
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
Gardening.

Those in want of turing, laying out of
grounds, gardens cleaned, setting of plants
and all other kinds of spring works will be
attended by experienced men by leaving your
orders at Dickerman's greenhouse, opposite
New Haven Opera House, where q great
variety of shrubs clematis, roses, grapevines
and bedding plants can be found.
a14oaW4t
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
Memorial Day.

The COmm1ttee's DOIngs Last Evening
Further Preparations for the Event
THE Entertatnment-Th OratOr-Gov.
Wa Ter and Staff
The Memorial day committee held meet
ing last evening; present, Messrs. Plunkett,
Fox, Brown, Stove, Foster, Peck, Gleason
and Hayward, Senator Plunkett in the
chair.
1t was voted in response to a letter from
the fire department to furnish music for the
department at the parade.
The committee on orator reported that
Rev. DR.. j. o. Peck, of Trinity M E. church,
had been rendered and accepted the position
OF orator of the day. The choice of poet for
the occasion has not yet been made.
The committee on entertainment are pro-
crossing well in their werk and hope by the
next meeting to have completed their ar
rangements.
Tickets for the entertainment of MAY 3Oth
may be exchanged for reserved seats four
days before the entertainment. It was unan-
lmously voted that no extra charge should be
made for these seats.
The choice of Col. Morgan as chief mar
shall was ratified by the committee
Col. Fox was chosen to act as a committee
on carriages
Mr.. Plunkett was authorized by the ccna-
mlttee to send an invitation to be present on
Memorial day to the Governor and his staff
It was voted that tickets should be distrib.
uted among the posts according to member
ship.
The Auxiliary corps are to be requested to
take charge of arranging the flowers Memoir
ial morning.
The committee on entertainment have
charge of distributing the tickets for May
Both.
Major Stove reported that @. c. I. Bat
talon would turn out as infantry on Memo
rial day.
The arrangement of the full programme of
the entertainment of May Both was referred
to committee on orator.
1t was voted that two comrades should be
appointed Gone for Fair Haven and one for
WestV1lle) in the matter of collecting flow
ers.
The matter of selecting route was laid
ever until the next meeting, when the chief
marshal would be present. Adjourned
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

The elegant floral tribute from the Ma
tionsl Blues and the beautiful broken column
from the Marlin mandatory, at the obse-
quies of the late Lieutenant Lawrence, fur
nished by Mr.. George A. Dickermsn, the
florist, were furnished promptly and in ann
pie season, whatever may have been the case
with pieces from other sources.
GEORGE A. DIoKERMAN.
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WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOB TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOE TO-DAY.
wAR DEPARTMENT.
0Rrfok or THE CuIKF SIGNAL SKRvIonS
WASHINGTON, D. o May 6, 1851 a. n. }
For New England, partly cloudy weather and local
rains southeast backing to south Winds stationary
followed by rising temperature.
For Middle States partly CT oudy weather and lloca
shoTer1 south Winds stationary temperature, lower
baroneter,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

The Ladies' Church Missionary association
will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at
Trinity chapel, Temple street. This will be
the annual meeting. A full report Of the
business of the year will be read, and a full
attendance ia reouested
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

The usual monthly entertainment of the
Y. W. @. A. will be given at the home, 52s
Chapel street, Wednesday evening, May 7th,
at O'Clock. There will be piano duets by
the Misses Demiug, readings by Mr.. Makuen
and singing by Miss Sullivan
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
Attempt At Hfghway robbery

Last evening Joseph and William Fitzpat-
rick, tive cousins, while drunk went into
Frank Harrison's saloon on the corner of
Market and Main streets in Fair Haven and
called for drinks. The proprietor refused to
give it to them, and the young men COM
menced to break things generally. They were
arrested and locked up in the precinct sta
ton. Later it was ascertained that they had
attempted to rob an italian on the street by
trying to get his pocketbook, and after they
were arrested the italian fully identified them
as the:persons who had attempted to rob him.
William is the young man who some time ago
attempted to outrage Mrs. Stewart the
wife of the then proprietor of East Rock.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

Children's carriages at cost.
ma "a If. G. CoWLEs & Co.
Russfan, Turkish and Electric Baths.
Health giving. A delightful comfort. Try them.
MI w&stf E. KRAUss 1873 York st.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06

Buy your meats of F. 8. Andrew & Co.,
and save money. City market, Union street
entrance m2 At
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-06
ChiIdren's carriages at cost.

Veal and poultry at lowest cash prices.
F. 8. ANDREW & Co.,
CiEv Market
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Another Police Raid.

The Wire Drawers Association Selling
Beer without a Lteense-The Police
SwOOp Down Upon Them.
The police made a raid on the old Connec-
ticut armory corner of State and Elm streets,
last evening. It was the occasion of the an
nual ball of the Wire Drawers ass ociati0n,
and the police being notified that beer and
liquors were being sold without license, il
was decided to make raid. At 11:45 o'clock
under the direction of Sergeant Albert Brad
ley the-following officers surprised the wire
drawers. They were Roundsman Mcbride,
and Officers Byxbee, Orr, George o. Bradley,
Began, Gerard, Ahern, Hugh Dohsrty and
Melia. On reaching the Aoor where the ball
was In progress the officers found
several men behind the bar
and four kegs of lager on
draught which was being fresh supplied to
the thirsty terpsichoreans. The officers pro-
ceeded to arrest the bartenders and others,
when the beer glasses were thrown at them
in lively manner. Among those hit was
Officer Byxbee who got cut ON the head.
The assault was continued as the officers
were passing down stairs, but no serious
damage was done.
Following are the names of the persons
arrested, all of whom are charged with SELL
ing liquor without license: John A Xiv
Ian John Donovan, John Kelly, Edward j.
Barry, John E. Buckly, August E Matthews
Later Kivlan gave bonds and was released.
STILL ANOTHER.
About 1890 this morning the police made
another raid on Turn Hall, corner of Court
and Orange streets, where q Knights OF
Pythias ball vas in progress. They arrested
Herman Hoffmeister, Henry Clark and Peter
Williams on a charge of selling beer and
liquor without license. The parties fur
nished bonds and were released.