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Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
HARTFORD BICYoLE MEET.

Many Riders Already in Training
 and Large Meet Expected.
 The annual bicycle meeting and races of the Connecticut division of the League of American Wheelmen, which is to be held at Charter Oak Park September 3 and 3, will in all probability be largelyiattended by wheel men from all over the State and vicinity. If the weather is good there will probably be some good riding at the meet, as there are many fast riders already entered and the track at Charter Oak is in excellent condition. Among some of the Connecticut riders will be G. B. Bexton, Lew Miller, Frank Ives and Walter Colishaw of Meriden, who are at work on the track in training. The follow ing on the subject is from the Hartford Courant:
 W. A. Illston, the phenomenal English bicycle rider who has just arrived in this country, was in town over Saturday and Sun day, the guest of his brother, G. H. nlston, who has been in this country something over year. Robert James, the English profes- sional who came over with Illston, was also in town, and the members of the Connecti- cut Bicycle club took the opportunity to ex- tend informal courtesies to the visiting bicyclists. The latter spent Saturday even ing at the club rooms. Saturday W. A. nlston went out to look at the track at Charter Oak and expressed himself as greatly pleased with it. It is in better shape for racing than the Springfield track, which has been so boarded in that there is not room for as many riders as might very easily be abreast in race. The splendid width of the track at Charter Oak on the backstretch and home stretch caught his eye one of the finest things for Q bicycle race he had ever seen. He was satisfied after seeing the tracks at Springfield and Charter Oak that the worlds record would always be made in Amer ica. The English tracks are all smaller than ours and are covered with cinders, which makes them several seconds slow w A. nlston returns to Springfield to-day and will stay there with his trainer, German, until the morning of the races at Charter Oak.
 George H. Illston, who was in the fast bicy- cle races last year but was out of condition, has had bad attack of malaria and will not probably enter for the bicycle work this season, though if he gets in proper form he may start. He has had made a fine tricycle. with the crossbar like that of the regular bicycle and will go for some of the tricycle. prizes.
 Robert James, the English professional, is in fine shape and proposes to show fast work at Charter Oak and Springfield.
 The party of twenty English racers has sailed for this country and will probably be here about Thursday next. They come on the steamer City of Richmond
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25

The programme of the races for the Amer ican cup has been issued. The races have been fixed for Monday, September '; We'd nesday, September, g; and if third race is necessary Friday, September, II; best two out of three to win. A steamer will be pro- yided for the exclusive use of members of the clubs and ladies accompanying them for each days race. First race, Mon day, September 7, twenty miles to wind ward and back outside Sandy Hook. Second race, September g. over the club course. Third race, to decide, will be over triangular course outside the Hook. The committee met to- night and decided not to have another trial This means that the yacht to sail against the Genesta has been chosen. It is probably the Puritan, but the announcement will not be made until September 1.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
INSTANTLY KILLED.
A Boy Five Years of Age Has His
 Skull Crushed By 8 Falling Brick

A Boy Five Years of Age Has His
 Skull Crushed By 8 Falling Brick
 and Dies Instantly.
 Catherine Harding, of No. 746 Grand street, washerwoman, employed on Mon days at the Franklin House, on the corner of Franklin and Greene streets, went to work yesterday usual, taking with her Freddie, her fve-year-old son. While Mrs. Harding was in the kitchen washing late in the after noon the boy went into the yard and began to play with the wire clothes line, which was fastened around an old chimney. The boy pulled on the wire rope when suddenly the chimney gave way and one of the bricks struck the lad, crushing his skull and kill ing him instantly. pr. White was called, and after finding that the boys death was accidental the remains were taken to the sorrowing mothers home.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
maxwelI,s Story of the Stf6.

BOSTON, Aug 24.-Dr E. H. Graham Dewey was interviewed to-day by a United Press reporter relative to the statement of Maxwell, the St. Louis trunk murderer, that the body found in the trunk was not Prellers, but a corpse he had procured in Boston and that Dr. Dewey could witness that he had one shortly before leaving for the West. Dr. Dewey said: Maxwell seemed possessed with the idea of getting stiff, apparently for dissection. I told him that could prob ably hire one at the medical school. He left the city, was gone few weeks and on his return surprised me by the remark that he got stiff and asked me to go up and see it. I excused myself. In view of later develop ments I wished I had gone I at once made arrangements to inform the insurance companies, but the next day I read 8 statement that Maxwell had confessed that the body was Preller's and that he had accidentally killed him with chloroform. In view of these facts I don't know what to think. Maxwell start ed for the West two or three days after the above mentioned incident. Preller left some days before Maxwell The latter always passed as Maxwell in Boston and claimed to be
 an ilegitimate son of Lord Farnham. He was an enthusiast on medicine, but never spoke of law though he seemed to boast of every thing he knew. I believe Maxwell has something he is holding back which will fa- vor him and possibly clear him. If he is guilty he certainly has A wonderful command over his nerves, totally different from his characteristics here, for the least things al ways unnerved him."
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
THE WHITE YACHT WINS.
A Close Race Won by the Purital
 by EorfH.0nA Secanda.

A Close Race Won by the Puritan
 by FortY.One Seconds.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-The third of the trial races between the yachts took place to- day. Scores of crafts of all descriptions were in the lower bay awaiting the departure for the starting line. The Genesta, it was expected, would go over the course with the yachts to-day for the purpose of studying-the course and watching the points of her proba- ble competitor. She did not go, however. Shortly after 9 o'clock the tug Luckenbach with the America cup committee on board and with the contestants in tow left off Sta pleton, s. l., for the starting point. The weather clear with light wind from the south. The course from a point off Owls Head, L. T., down through Ship channel to buoy No. 10, near the Southeast Spit, thence passing south of buoy No. 8 1-2 out by Sandy Hook to Sandy Hook ightship, returning over the same course and finishing off buoy No. 15, just below the Narrows.
 The start was made at 11:35 a. m., with the Puritan leading, followed closely by the Priscilla. The Gracie got away ahead of the Bedouin. The yachts passed buoy No. 5,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
To Riverside Park.

One of the pleasantest excursions of the season will be that tomorrow to Riverside Park under the auspices of the Golden Rule encampment, I. o. o. F.-their eleventh an- nual. It gives an opportunity to see the last resting place of the hero of ofAppomattox, the landing being but short distance from the tomb of General Grant. A large and select party will go. Thomas full orchestra will furnish music for concert and dancing, and there will be special entertainment on the home voyage with songs, glees and choruses by the Cleo club. A fine chance is afforded by the excursion also for run into New York city, or visit either to Central Park, the obelisk, the metropolitan museum or Fort Lee. The boat leaves at 8 o'clock and as the tide will be high on the return home there will be no trouble to make quick landing.
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LONDON, Aug. 24.-Ihe queen Ieft the Osborne House for Balmoral this evening.
Danenhower Against Polar Voyages.


 WASHINGTON, Aug. M.-Lieutenant Dan enhower, of Arctic exploration fame, has prepared paper to be read at the annual meeting of the naval institute in October on the subject of Polar exploration, in which he takes stand against Arctic expeditions. In summing up his conclusions he says: After having served with one Arctic expedition and having devoted seven years to the study of the subject as we'll as the watchful obser- vations of the numerous efforts and the com paratively insufficient results attending the sacrifice of human life and treasure, unhes- itatingly record myself opposed to furth- CT explorations of the central polar basin with our present resources. The gradual exten- sion of observatory stations ill the interest of meteorology, magnetism and other scientific branches should be made, but national sup port should not be given to another polar expedition.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
TELEGRAPHrC JorrrNGs.

Joseph Hyde, 8 well known bridge builder, was probably fatally injured yesterday by falling down stairway at the Harlan and Hollingsworth works at Wilmington, Del
 The coroners jury in the case of H. T, McGinness, who was shot and killed at Schuetzen Park, in Wilmington, Del, have found that McGinness was murdered by The odore Becker, lessee of the park. Becker is in custody
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
neath ef m1s. rIaria Grennau

Death of Miss Maria Brennan.
 Many friends will be pained to learn of the death of this estimahle young lady, which occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of her father on Columbus avenue. Nearly 8 year ago Miss Brennan suffered paralytic stroke from the effects of which she never fully recovered. Though able at times to be out, her system was shattered and became powerless against the complicated diseases which supervened. Almost week since her case became critical and the hopeless struggle ended yesterday when she passed peacefully and quietly away. Few young ladies had larger circle Of acquaintances and to few it fell to have more warm and devoted friends. She had for several years been employed in the millinery department at Bolton & Neely's, where her courteous manners and obliging disposition made her a general fa- vorite with the trade. Previous to this she was with the late firm of MeGrail & Shanley on Chapel street, and formerly she was in business for herself on Portsea street
 Of bright and sunny temperament she bore with sweet patience the ills of life that came to her in large measure, and through all her sickness she was hopeful and uncom- plaining. Amiable, gentle and generous through life she was unusually SO in her last illness, and during the dark days of her hope less struggle with death she exemplifed even more strongly than before those beautiful
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
General Butler Nails A Lie.

BOSTON, Aug. s4.-General Butler to-day indignantly denied the charge made in a Washington despatch that there is flourish ing in that city a market house ring with General Butler, ex-Secretary Chandler and others as members. He pronounces the article tissue of lies; that he had nothing to do with the building of the market; nev- CT owned share of it's stock or bond till he took them in payment of debt; that, furth- ermore, the land was reserved by Congress for market and has been occupied by one ever since Washingtons time and that the removal of the market would increase the value of his capital city property one third
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
Republican War Horses at Saratoga.

SARATOGA, Aug. 24.-Several prominent Republicans have arrived to-day to attend the Republican State committee meeting which is to be held here tomorrow. Among these are ex-Collector Merritt, Secretary Vrooman, Silas B. Butcher, ex-Assembly- man Chickering, Commissioner Van Colt and John J. O'Brien. James D. Warren, chairman of the committee, has not yet ar rived. No ones name has yet been men tioned as being sure thing for the nomi- nation as Governor. It is claimed that the best man will be put forward irrespective of party factions. Levi B. Morton and ex- Speaker Irwin's names are the most promi- nently mentioned tonight.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
VOL. LIII.
ddaat1ts.

SITUATIONS at 119 Orange street for comps. o tent German domestic servants, and for two good private family second girls, well recommend ed, and seamstress. Orders received and promptly attended to by telephone. Call us up when in need of good helD.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25

Factory For Sale. -A THE factory of the New Haven Organ Co; M::s corner of Bradley and William streets, witt Eas.sQ engine boilers and fixed machinery. my5 If L. B. MORRIS. Trustee.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
FROST IN THE NORTHWEST.

Weather Cold Enough To Make Ice.
 ST. PAUL, Aug. 24.-The St. Paul signal service has advices reporting killing frosts over the greater portions of the northwest territory extending southward to the north ern part of Minnesota. The temperature fell to 27' at St. Vincent just before sunrise this morning. This is low enough for good stiff ice and to kill vegetation. A report says that frost is not likely to extend far south of St. Vincent. The lowest tempera- ture reported this morning was 25 observed at Mihedosa, N. WIT. The air here in St. Paul is crisp and chilly, but no frosts. Guests are leaving the lakes in large parties to-day for the South
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
The Zunf Reservation.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The commission CT of the general land office has decided that the boundaries of the Zuni Indian reserva- ton as defined by President Arthur correct ing errors of boundaries in previous procla- nation issued by President Hayes must stand. This decision throws out the claim of Tucker and Lawton, ranchmen, the for mer son-in-law of Senator Logan, for lands claimed
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
Madison.
LARGE DWELLING HOUSE BURNED-Los
 $1,500.

$1, 1,500.
 Rev, Samuel Bushnell, of New Bedford, Mass, preached in the Congregational church last Sunday morning and evening. Rev. MT. Gallup is spending his vacation st Saratoga.
 The family of Mr. Cornelius s. Bushnell had reunion last week. Eight sons and one daughter met their parents at home for the first time in several years
 About 1 o'clock yesterday morning the people of Madison were awakened by the vigorous ringing of the church bells, and on going out of doors to ascertain the cause saw the light of large fire in the direction of the east wharf, and in few moments quite a large crowd had gathered at the place. The fire was having free scope in large dwell ing house belonging to the widow of Joseph Coe, and situated near the east wharf, beside the road leading to the sea. Nothing could be done to save the building, and in short time nothing was left of it but a heap of ashes and the chimney. The house was probably set on fire, as no one was living there permanently. The rooms were nicely furnished and the house was in- sured for about $1 800. Since the death of MT. Coe there have been many efforts made to obtain possession of the property, The cause for firing the house is not known.
 Aug. 24.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
The Funding Law Of Mexico.

C1rY OF MEXICO, Aug. 24. Much interest at attachesto an article which asserts that the ad ministration will stand rigidly by the fund ing law of June %. The tenor of the article is decisive that the funding law will remain in- tact. The article expresses the governments desire to deal justly with all affected by the funding law and closes as follows: ''But the favorable conditions cannot be forced and the railway certificates must take their chances with the rest of the deferred obliga finnS D
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
THE CELERY CROP IN DANGER. Heavy Rains Do Much Damage To
 The Plant.

The Plant.
 KALAMAZOO, Mich, Aug. 24.-A heavy rain set in last night about o'clock, con- tinuing until this morning, doing great damage. In the south part of the city the Allcott dam was swept away, which to- gether with the backset from the river sub merged most of the celery fields. In the north part of the city many acres of celery were inundated. It is estimated that three fourths of the first crop is ruined, entailing an immense loss, and the second crop must have the best weather to save it from almost total loss. The weather is yet lowering and the prospects favor another rain. Many growers estimate the loss of the celery crop at over S1OO000
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
STATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Prospect.

Rev Mr. udley, of the Advent chapel, held prayer meeting at the house of Asaph Tyler on Saturday evening; also immersed several on Sunday.
 Rev. George Phipps is suffering from neuralgia at the house of his brother.
 NIT. and Mrs. Charles E. Hine and Beecher Johnson, former residents of Prospect, were at church on Sunday.
 Mrs Hiram Amber and William H. Platt offer their farms for sale. A good chance to obtain homes. Aug. 24.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
struck By A Gravel TraIa.

FRANKLIN, Pa., Aug. 24.-About 11:3O o'clock this morning as Stella and Emma Smith and little daughter of E. N. Dunn we're crossing the Alleghany Valley railroad tracks at the Big Rock bridge at the lower end of this city in g phaton the vehicle was struck by gravel train backing at 8 rapid speed, killing Stella Smith instantly, smash ing her skull, and seriously injuring the oth-
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
Secretary Morrow,s steal1ngs.

WILMINGTON, Del, Aug. 4.-The experts employed to audit the accounts of Henry B. Morrow, late secretary and treasurer of the board of public education, completed their work to-day and found Morrow to be a de- faulter in $927. .35. The defalcations were committed in the years 1880, 'S2, 's4 and 'S5 and the funds stolen are school taxes and rents.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
Cattle Buyers Murdered while Asleep.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. A.-A dispatch from Unita, Indian Territory, says that Frank P. Cass and A. P. Goodykountz, two prominent citizens of Unita who left there week ago for the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation to buy cattle, were murdered while asleep in camp about two miles from the Sac and Fox agency last Thursday night. The deed was evidently committed for plunder. Both were white men, but citizens of the Chero- kee nation, having married Cherokee women and were we'll to do merchants and inf1uen- tial citizens.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
A Free Fight at a Picnic.

BOSTON, Aug a4.-In the Roxbury munic- ipal court to-day Charles J. Jacobs was ar raigned charged with an assault with intent to kill William Francis Weinez and held to bail. x Weinez was stabbed with 8 broken bottle during free fight Saturday night between German picnickers and five mem bers of the Jacobs family. The wound is severe and may prove fatal.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25

WASHINGTON, Aug. A.-The civil ser vice commissioners have written to the To- cal board at Baltimore to strike the name of Frank A. Geis from their list of persons who have passed the examination and are eligible for appointment as letter carriers. Geis is the young man recommended for appoint ment as a substitute on an examination taken by his brother, who impersonated him before the local board
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
REEcHER AND PIymOUTH. No Truth In The Report That The
 Faster Is To Re Dismissed.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Rev. s. B. Halli- day, assistant pastor of Plymouth church, was asked to-day if there was any truth in the story published in a morning paper to the effect that MT. Beecher's services were likely to be dispensed with soon by Plymouth church. Mr. Halliday replied: "It is all nonsense. It is preposterous. No doubt some of MT. Beecher's friends were disap- pointed at his course last fall, but that's all over, and nearly forgotten. As to his preach ing there is not more powerful expounder of the gospel in this country. The time may come when through age MT. Beecher may wish to retire. Plymouth church will never compel him to-"
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
France Apologizes to England.

PARIS, Aug 24.-The French cabinet off cially apologized Saturday to the English embassy for the insult to Lord Lyons in con- nection with the Pain incident. Lord Lyons secretary visited the foreign office to- day bearing an acceptance of the apology.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
Murderous Drunkard Running
 nalr


 SALEM, Ind, Aug. A.-A terrible case of drunken madness has occurred here. Fred Berkey, jr., son of one of the leading citi- zens of the place, while intoxicated, appeared on the streets yesterday and began an indis- criminate fusilade. He fired nine shots, aiming at whoever happened to be in range. Laura Kierner received two bullets, one in the wrist and one in the shoulder. William Mechanism was shot through the hand. w. s. Percise sustained 8 flesh wound in the thigh. Jordan Payne received ball through the body just below the heart and will probably die. Payne when shot was in buggy with companion. Dragging Payne from the buggy, Berkey compelled the other man to drive on and attempted to escape. Finding this impossible, Berkey placed pistol to his own head and fired. The ball took effect and the young man died in if teen minutes. No cause is known for the bloody work except that Berkey was com pletely crazed by liquor.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
nn The TnAn

The members of Rathbone lodge No. and Dawson lodge No. 3, Knights of Py thias, will give private excursion on the barge Juno, around Faulkner's Island to, night.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
Strnck RY A Train

As Section Boss Berry, of Milford, was crossing the tracks of the Consolidated road at Milford yesterday afternoon, he was struck by the express train out of New York at p. m. and his ankle was broken, and he received other bruises
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
AReceptfon to NIT. Elaine,

BAR HARBoR, Me, Aug 24.-Two vessels of the North Atlantic squadron, Admiral Jouette commanding, are here. The admir- al gave a reception this afternoon to MT Blaine and Senator Hale.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
The Special DeIiyery stamp.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-An inquiry has been made at the Postofice department as to whether the special stamp system which is to go into effect October will apply to mer- chandise as well as to letters and as to wheth- CT packages having this stamp will be deliv- cred. Department officials hold that the in tent of the law is to provide for the prompt delivery of first-class matteE only, but that merchandise not to exceed four pounds may be put up as first class matter and be deliv- cred as snch.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25
Earl Carnarvon Answers Lloyd.

DUBLIN, Aug. 24.-Mr. Clifford Lloyd's recent article on Ireland and Irish affairs
 in the London Times has provoked scath- ing rebuke from Earl Carnarvon which was issued to-day. Earl Carnarvon will shortly
 visit the large Ulster towns and the poorer districts of Donegal
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-25

qualities of mind and heart which made her favorite with all who knew her. She was faithful attendant at the Church of the Sacred Heart, from which her funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:3O,