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Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
Congressman Converse to Step Do
How Department Clerks Will H
 Asked to Contribute.

Asked to Contribute.
 WASHINGTON, July 23.-The sub-commit- tee appointed by the Republican National committee to attend to collections for cam paign purposes from government employees is composed of A. NJ. Clapp, chairman, Dr. E. A. Adams, Will Dowder1nilk, R. T. Gruener and General Green B. Raum. None of these gentleman holding government office they are not debarred from soliciting campaign funds. The clerks will not be approached at their desks, but notified by letter to call at headquarters.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
COmMTTTEE ON STREETS.

ON VTHE Joint Standing Committee on Streets will 1 meet Friday evening, July D, 1854. at 1:3O o'clock, in Rooms 10 and II City Hall
 Parties interested in the following petitions, etc. respectfully invited to be present and be heard Report of the Board of Public Works de pave ment in Court street. between Church and Orange Streets
 Petition for sidewalk on the east side Of Burto- mia Place.
 Petition for concrete walk on both sides of View Street. between State Street and Rock Road
 Report de recurbing and regarding of the east side of Cedar Hill Avenue, between Grace and State Streets.
 Petition for the acceptance by the city of Ivy Thompson and Brewster Streets
 Petition for concrete walk on the south side of Goffe Street. between Sperry and Orchard Streets. Petition for curb on the north side of Blake a sidewalk the same side, from Whalley Avenue to Osborn Avenue; also that the south side be graded from Whalley Avenue to the city line.
 Petition for the grading and curbing of both sides of Stanley Street, between Norton Street and Whittemore Avenue, and for the paving of the north side from present terminus of walk to Whittemore Avenue.
 Petition for a crosswaIk across Oak Street. the east side of Dwight Street.
 Petition for a concrete walk the south side of Thorn Street, between West and Eddy Streets. Petition for the widening of Liberty Street, be- tween Washington Street and Congress Avenue. Resolution substituting concrete for brick Side walk on Liberty Street.
 Petition for brick sidewalk on the south side of Liberty Street, between Columbus Avenue and Car lisle Street.
 Carlisle Street, from Water Street to the Union Depot.
 Petition for a watering trough on Custom House Per order of Chairman
 TIMOTHY J. CROWLEY, jy233t Assistant City Clerk.
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WANTED

' ADlES and gentlemen with from $50 to S5OO to u handle one of the greatest inventions of the age grand chance to make fortune: from S10 to S25 8 day sure; legitimate and honorable: no com petition and no risk. Call or address
 ROOM 4, KINGS HOTEL.
 1yA 3tt 672 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
THE SWEDISH NIGHTINGALE. Christine Nilsson Sings For the Prince
 of Wales.

LONDON, July 23.-Christine Nilsson sang at a concert in the Royal Albert Hall this evening. She was in brilliant voice and the perfection of her singing created 8 furore in the large audience, which was notable one in point of quality as well as numbers. The Prince and Princess of Wales and the greater part of the leaders of society were there. The Prince presented the cantatrice with a superb bouquet in token of his satisfaction with her performance. Mr. Sims Reeves, famous tenor, was to have taken part in the concert, but was unable to do so.
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THE ARCTIC HEROES,
Lionized by the People at St. Jo

Lionized by the People at St. Johns.
 ST. JOHNS, N. F., July 23.-The Thetis and Bear will not be ready to leave before Saturday morning. Lieutenant Greedy was unwen Monday, but improved yesterday and to-day is much restored The remaining survivors are rapidly regaining strength To-day they attended an Episcopalian church picnic. They are ionized by the people
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
Lawrence Street Sewer Assess
 ments.

Lawrence Street Sewer Assess
 mentS. TTNO the Honorable Court of Common eyo,,nci1 of \ the City of New Haven:
 The Board Of Compensation for Assessment of Sewers and Pavements to whom was referred the ment of benefits and the apportionnent of fine cost Of said sewer among the parties interested therein respectfully report that they have attended to the That they caused reasonable notice to he given to all persons interested in the said public nproye- ment in all respects pursuant to the provisions of them and be heard in reference thereto. and they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice, all persons who appeared They therefore respectfully recommend the adop- tion of the aceompanying order: ELIJAH + FRIsBIE for HssesseDt dRf seMe4s SYLVANUS BUTLER, and Pavements.
 CTTY OF NEW HAVEN, June 3Oth 1884 Ordered-That the of one thousand and eighty three dollars and sixty cents (S1 C83 6o ha and is hereby assessed benefits upon the fol lowing named owners of property on Lawrence street, between Whitney avenue and St Roman street, being a proportional and reasonable part of the expense of constructing a seyT, CT in said Lawrence street. The names of each against each being herein particularly stated viz:
 Ernest L. Ingerson. ....................... R R Helen A. Kimberly. y......-.............. 29O S5 gohn ". Nicho1s- 131 25
 s1,O8s 60 assessments ordered laid as reported Approved July 16, 1884.
 Payable July s4, 1884
 Attest
 JAMES P. PIGoTT, VSsSe City Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
Sergeant Do1an Wins at Creedmoor

Sergeant Dolan Wins at CreedmOOr.
 NEW YORK, July 23.-In the of-hand match at two hundred and three hundred yards to-day at Creedmoor T. J. Dolan made 31 at the first range and 29 at the second, total of 50, which gives him the trophy for the third ti1ne John Smith made 32 at 200 yards and 28 at 300 yards, taking second honors. G. w. Munson made 30 at 200 yards and 29 at 300 yards, taking third place.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
A Shock of Earthquake Al Ischia,

ROME, July 23.-A shock of earthquake was felt at Ischia to-day. It was not severe and no person was injured, but the inhabi- tants of the island were terror-stricken and manifested the widest excitement, fearing repetition of the horrible scenes of some months ago, when hundreds were buried in the ruins of falling buildings at Casa Moonia
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
A sny CaDtured and Hanged.

CAIRO, July 23.-A spy supposed to have been sent by Fl Mahdi was captured in Sua- kim to-day and summarily hanged to lamp post at the police station.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
The Panama CanaI Progresstnp.

PARIS, France, July 23.-At meeting of the directors of the Panama Canal company to-day report submitted by M. de Lesseps showing the progress of the work on the canal was unanimously adopted Superin- tendent Dingler was present and confirmed M de Lesseps that the canal would be ready for business in 1888. This announcement was received with applause
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
LOTS FOR SALE.

A SIX valuable Building lots on Nash street, sii;I between Eagle and Willow streets. Lots each s2A.5OX125. Terms easy. One-half or more can remain
 Also lot Eagle street, 100 feet front, and large triangular piece of land in the rear. For par ticulars call at MERWIN'S Real Estate Office, jy2 759 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24

To BUY lot of Secondhand Furniture and Car pets Highest cash price paid. Orders by mail promptly attended to at
 ja17 2S CHURCH STREET
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Lacrosse at the Polo Grounds.

NEW YORK, July 23.-There was a small attendance at the Polo ground to-day to witness the lacrosse game between the Caugh- nawaga Indian team of Canada and the New York lacrosse team, The Indians, who are the originators of the game, after an exciting contest gained the victory by score of 8 to 2.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
Chestnut Street Sewer Assess
 mentS.

Chestnut Street Sewer Assess
 mentS. TTNO the Honorable Court of Common Council of \ the City of New Haven:
 The Board Of Compensation for Assessment of Sewers and Pavements to whom was referred the of benefits and the apportionment of the of said among the parties interested therein, respect fully report that they have attended to the duty signed to them.
 That they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the said public inn before them and be heard in reference thereto; and they fully heard at the time and place speci- fled in said notice all persons who appeared before them
 They therefore respectfully recommend the adop- tion of the accompanying order. All of which is respectfully submitted. E. H. FRISBIE, for Assessment of SYLvANUs BUTLER, Sewers and Pavements CITY OF NEW HAVEN, June 30, 1884 Ordered-That the sum of six hundred and sixty seven dollars and ninety nine cents ($667 99 be and is hereby assessed as benefits upon the following tween Greene and St JohH streets. being a propor- tional and reasonable part of the expense of con structing a sewer in said Chestnut street The names of each party and the amount of benefit as sessed against each being herein particularly stated viz:
 Mary k. Merchant. ..................... 167 13 Goodrich Lauber ............ .......... A 28 Christopher Spanutius ..................... 66 50 Dieder BoSchen ....................... 56 % Edward c. Beecher. ..................... 167 13
 S6s7 go order passed, and assessments ordered laid as re ported
 Approved July 10, 1884.
 Payable July 24, 1884. A true copy of record. Attest JAMES P. PIGOTT, jy22 St City Clerk
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 EMPLOYMENT office for males and females. Help of different natonalities can be supplied to private families boarding houses, hotels and res taurdnts The proprietor of this establishment pays great attention in the choice of girls and women be- fore sending them to fill situations. Calls from the country at any distance promptly attended to- Invalid and wet nurses at short notice Male help for families and farm hands always ready
 a26tf 197 George corner TernTIe Streaat
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Forbes has been until lately member of the Republican National committee and has been considered the leading New England contributor to the campaign fund.
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"ANTER
w AIN N EDs
WANTED

A SITUATION by a colored man. recently from zAA the South as waiter or place to take care of horses and make himself generally useful. Good reference. Apply at
 jy23 2t* 15 MADISON STREET,
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THOMAS O'BRIEN & co
 Real Estate and Loan Agents,
800 CHAPEEL STREET.

$50,OOO to loan at and per cent in to suit. For sale double house and lot, 60x150 on Chapel street, for $7500. Small house and large lot Yer non street for $3,5OO Large two family house on Orchard street, opposite Charles street for $25O- bargain A small honSe and large lot on Congress avenue; will be sold for much less than it is worth, as the owner is leaving the city. Two houses on Wallace street, Grand for sale very cheap. EY-Off1ce open every evening. j2
 FOR SALE,
 4fA A FINE residence in West Haven First k#:ii avenue, containing Il rooms also barn, hen -a4ssA nery, bath house and all necessary outbuld- ings, in good repair well stocked with fruit trees and grapevines Lot, $40 feet front with depth of 50 feet, the rear facing the harbor. Also house and lot on Water street. Lot 95 feet front running back to the channel 320 feet deep; 0 good location for business enterprise desiring wharf privilege For price, Sc. call on address
 WALTER A MAIN, i23 West Haven Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
ADefectIon From Elaine.

BosToN, July 23.-It is reported on appar- ently good authority that Hon. John M. Forbes has declared against Blaine. MT.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24

A POSITION by young married of exper- A fence as salesman office assistant where activity and strict application is appreciated Ref erences. Address F. D.,
 Care Box 103 Conway Mass
 iv23
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WANTED.

A MAN of good character and address that can 1A interest few residents of his city or town in
 business that controls the production of an article that is fast becoming universally worn. The right party realize handsome return in short time. Address GEO w DAY,
 iy24 2t 1n5 Summer Street Boston
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
Flanagan Gets an office.

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Webster Flanagan has been appointed collector of internal rev. enue for the fourth district of Texas. This is the gentleman who astonished the Repub- ican convention at Chicago in 1880 by in- quiring: ''What are we here for, if not to get the offices?"
 Congressman Converse to Step Down.
 WASHINGTON, July 23.-The Star says that Representative Converse of Ohio has told a reporter of that paper that he will not be candidate for reelection. His family demands his attention and he will retire from public life
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24

In Court of Common Council-Read, accepted, order passed and assessments ordered laid as re- ported o
 Approved July 1G 1884.
 Payable July 24, 1881.
 Attest. JAMES P. PIGOTT, iv22 3t City Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
FOR RENT

%A TO good tenant, first floor of house 755
 R:;i State street. at low price. Also two tene =MA4ssA ments Orchard street. Inquire at 146 Crown street. GLOSLN HALL.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
THE CHOLERA,

Yesterdays Work of the Scourge-A
 Convent FOrsaken by the Scared
 Nuns.
 PARIS, July 23.-The official report gives the number of deaths from cholera at Mar seilles during the past twenty-four hours at forty-four and at Toulon as thirty-two. Un- official reports place the number of deaths in Marseilles at seventy-one. The convent at Marseilles has been compelled to close its doors and the nuns to the number of eighty have fled. The lady superior has issued an appeal for prayers on their behalf that they be preserved from worldly tempters. Twenty thousand persons have fled from Aries There is difficulty in procuring enough cof- fins in which to promptly inter the dead.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24

promptly attended to, night or day, with care.
 Bodies preserved without ice in the best manner. Also Sole Agents for Washburn's Deodoring and DSinfectng Fluid.
 new lot of Folding Chairs and Stools to rent for parties or funeral. jyS
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
FOR SALE.

&+A A HOUSE with ten rooms, to 8 responsible
 .:;5 tenant; location central; neighborhood unex- ceptionable; possession given soon. Inquire at ROOM 1,
 iY23tf Yale National Bank Rr1ildinp
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 TTNO the Honorable Court of Common Council of 4 the City of New Haven:
 The Board of Compensation for Assessment Of Sewers and Pavements, to whom was referred the cost of sewer in Myrtle street. for the assessment of benefits and the apportonmento of the cost or said seWer among the parties interested therein respect fully report that they have attended to the duty signed to them.
 They have caused reasonable notice to be given to ali persons interested in the said public improve. ment in all respects pursuant to the provisions of them and be heard in reference thereto; and they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who ap- Dcared before them.
 They therefore respectfully recommend the adop- tion of the accompanying order:
 sE9E F8T Gf of sYEVANuS BUTLER, Sewers and Pavements.
 CITY OF NEW HAVEN, June 30, 1851. Ord dered-That the sum of one thousakd one hun dred and nnetythree dollars and eighty eight cents (Sf 8 be and is hereby assessed as benefits upon the following named owners of property on Myrtle street between East and Hamilton streets, being nroportonai and reasonable part of the expense of constructing a sewer in said Myrtle street. The names of each party and the amount of benefits assessed against each being therein particularly
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
"ooD2
 Cheapest place in the city to buy wood by the cord, half cord quarter cord or barrel. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.
 NEW HAVEN WOOD YARD. no14tfis EAST ST. OPP. MYRTLE. R. & ]. M. Blair, 57, 59 & 61IORANGEST. FURNITURE DEALERS
UNDERTAKERS.

Have the finest Painted Bedroom Suits in the city New Parlor Suits, Walnut Bedroom Suits.
 The best Spring Bed for the money.
 Splint, Rattan, Cane and Rush Seat Chairs in
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24

District of New Haven, Probate Court,
 July B. 1884. UPSTATE OF BENJAMIN H. COB, late of New I1l Haven, in said District, deceased.
 The executors having exhibited their administra- tion account with said estate to this Court for allow ance it is
 ORDERED-That the 29th day of July, A. D. 1884 at o'clock ill the forenoon, at-the Probate Office in New Haven, be and the same is assigned for hear ing the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this Court directs the execu tors cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in New Haven county and having circulation in said district, and by posting copy the public signpost in the town of New Haven, where deceased last dwelt.
 SAMUEL A. YORK, II6o
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
Sixteen Deaths at Aries.

PARIS, July 23.-Sixteen deaths from chol- era occurred at Aries during the past twenty four hours and several new cases were re ported at Aix
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24

{EsA THE Stock and Fixtures of f1rst-class fruit AS store the best thoroughfare in the city, do- HzssA. HzsA. ing good business Will be sold cheap to cash buyer. Other business the cause of selling
 Address J. B., Lock Box 1SO,
 jy226t* New Haven Postofice.
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Philadelphia-Me -Metropolitans 10, Athletics B. Brooklyn-Brooklyns 10, Pittsburgs4 4
 Washingt BaltimoreS 6, Washingtons 2. St. Louis-Cincinnatis O. St. Louis 9
 Toledo, O.,-Louisvilles 1, Toledos O.
 Columbus, O.,-Indianapolis O, Columbus 2. Washingt 1. Boston Unions 9.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
Base Ball.

AT BUFFALO. Detroits ...............O 0 0 9 o O-2 Buffalos ...............O 2 0 O a1O Base hits-Detroits, 5, Buffalos 15 errors, De- troits 13, Buffalos 3.
 CLEVELAND. Clevelands. ....--.-.....0 0 0 4-16 Chicagos. ...............2 1 2 0 0-13 Base hts-CIevelands 9 Chicagos 17;errors, ,Cleve- lands z, Chicagos Q.
 AT PROVIDENCE. New Works. ...........-. 0 0 o 0 1-5 Providence ..-.......O 3 o 3 0 o 9 2-11 Base hits, New Works g, Providence 15; errors, New Yorks IS, Providence IS.
 BOSTON. PhiladeIphias. .....1 3 % O-5 Boston. .-...--.... ..-..0 0 0 0 1-1 Base Philadelphias 12, Bostons g.; errors Philadelphias 4, Bostons 10.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24
FOR RENT.

Several nice Houses.
 Tenements For Rent. lot of ffrstclass Tenements S1O to $3O per month
 \ U R A N c E. Fire insurance policies gveni in the best companies and none others. Those who changing their residences this spring would do well to call. We will insure your Furniture or Dwelling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES.
 Property placed in hands will be properly taken care of Repairs made at lowest rates by competent work men
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FOR RENT

xA ASUITE of unfmnished rooms on first floor #;;i suitable for doctors office; also pleasant -I.A.sAz Azrooms on second floor; board if desired.
 iy23 2t* CTfv
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8nard and Rnu1l1s.
ROARD AND ROOMS.

k+4A A FEW gentlemen can be accommodated
 :;; with first class board and pleasant rooms with E3llssI modern improvements. Locality second to none in the city Terms moderate. Apply at
 ie3 i'm 35 WOOSTER PLACE.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24

%A ONE front room, 73X39, fourth floor of 5;;Ii Quinnipiac Building No. G9S Chapel street. .A4s Very desirable for light manufacturing bus mess, premises being supplied with steady power, steam heat and elevator for freight Lighted on three sides. May be leased for term of years.
 HENRY F. ENGLISH. TnoQtf Oranpe Street
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-24

A GENTS to sell campaign goods, consisting of Aoadges ockets, watch charms and scarf pins con Snng the portraits of all the presidential candi- otaOes. Apply at once personally or by letter to
 lo,o. GEO. $. LESTER, General Agent,
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d611ants.
WANTED.

w tAIN A HOUSEKEEPER for a small family in thc 1 country. Apply at
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-06-06
ID;sSe Hunting.

The time n close At hand when the
moose Will become extinct Pursued at
all sca,a,9S of the year by rowing In
dl:inS pa! hunter tra:nps. to SLY nothing
Of the c.an'npn ruck of Sport>nien, bulls,
COWS wi;l young. ard ialf--rown calves
are killed mdi%@rimiiateiv at I'll seasons.
The. re tEra; are tie largest OF the
deer family, measuring. when full
grown, five fc..t "i-ht inches to six feet
in height. and weighing twelve hun
drcd pounds az more. They have a
coarse, rr""t mane while under the
throat bangles a long tat of hair. AMI
mal> indigenous To these high latitldes
usually a~SunIc u white fur during the
winter months: that on The moose. on
the contrary, becomes much darker i'm
color Their ;.n:lcrs are folia.rd ana of
immense weight and size, averaging six
feet from tip TO tip. and weighing up
ward OF sixty pounds. These they shed
in January. BY the month of June thep
have again attained the normal size.
Their fore-lcgs are so disproportionate
In length IS to seriously interfere with
their grazing; consequently. when feed
ing upon grass. they Will, if possible
pasture upon 4 slope. Their hind-feat
are splaycd. and furnished with long,
loose, horny points. which rattle as
they slramble along. Notwithstanding
their a~wkwardness and great size. when
alarmed they travel with astonishing
speed. seemingly impossible in an ami
nal crowned with such immense and
weighty an:lerS. His head-gear, how
ever. gives him. When in flight, less
trouble than his Ices. The head, carried
so high a. 10 prevent him from seeing
the ground directly in his front, causes
him I" trip and stumble over the fallen
trunks and branches which NAV lie in
his path. The cow-moose is somewhat
smaller than the male; her coat has a
more reddish tinge. Early in life she
gives birth TO but one calf; as she adj
ranccS in years the number is increased
to two.
'Crusting' Tor hunting with snow
shoes). driving" creeping" and
calling are the various methods en-
dyed to hunt the moose. ..Crustine"
PIE method employed when snow is
the ground. 1t is, moreover the
upo certain and deadly of kill
ino animal. Its great weight and
thS tnnation of its splayed hOofs rem
der Il comparatively helpless when at
.ncted4nd pursued On the crust Of the