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Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Death of Court Stenographer w. F
 G0mpf.


 Winfield Scott Gompf, aged thirty-fve, died at his residence in Springfield last Sun day evening of a cancerous tumor in the stomach after having been prostrated with the disease for about month. He was in the front rank as stenographer. He began with Graham's system, but relinquished it for Munson's. His first position as short hand writer was with w. J. Holland of Springfield, after which he was engaged on the Springfield Union and Homestead edito- rial staffs. The National Trotting associa- tion employed him for several years. MT. Gompf wrote the famous "Florida dispatch es" for the Republican national committee when employed by Hon. Marshall Jewell. Probably his most difficult work was with the railroad Trunk Line commission in New York, being Mr. Fink's secretary and report ing the meetings of the officials. He was at one time associated with James B. Munson in the publication of Munson's Photographic News, and did great deal of important work for him and other noted New York writers. It was largely through MT. Gompf's influence and labor that the stenographic bill was introduced and passed the Connecticut legislature for the employment of stenogra- phers in the Superior courts and he was giv- en best position in the State, taking Hart ford county. His early death was largely attributable to overwork in the exacting and wearing duties of his profession.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Neyv Canadian RaiIroaa.

OTTAWA, Oct. 19.-The chief engineer in charge of the short line survey through the State of Maine reports that large portion of the line has been surveyed and practical route been found. The remainder of the gradients are reputed equally easy and good. The road will probably be put under contract next month The line when finished will greatly assist in developing the rapidly in creasine transport trade trade via maritime province ports.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Lord ohurehiII Abused.

LONDON, Oct. 2O.-Joseph Chambers de- ivered brilliant speech before caucus meeting at Birmingham to-day. He slashed Lord Churchill right and left and spoke of him as the one bright particular star, now eclipsed by the heavy hand of his master, Salisbury. His much vannted brilliancy had disappeared and coarse, hatulent abuse alone remained. Mr. Chamberlain concluded his address with terrific outburst of eloquence pleading for extension of the liberties of the people and beseeching them to have conf dence in the democracy. So enthusiastic a meeting has seldom been witnessed in Birm- inpham
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
N. Y., N. HI. & HI. RAILROAD
TO Identify Chinanen.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Secretary Man hing has refused to consider the proposition of San Francisco photographer to photo graph Chinamen's thumbs for identification. Tha idea of the photographer is that the Chinese are so much alike in appearance they cannot in many cases be told the one from the other. The thumb impression the pho tographer thinks could be used to great ad- vantage in identifying immigrants.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
ddaants.
" A N"ET

W I'LL.
 SITUATION by a competent woman to do A general housework in a private ia niIy The very best of city reference Inquire for two days at Sg7 GRAND eSTREET oc2O 2t*
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20

Cheese. N Hrst of the season at HALLS, Ae Aseeo1 ITO Chapel Street
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
vztchaeI Davttt,s EIo0uence.

GLASGOW, Oct 19.-Michael Davitt ad dressed an immense audience tonight. He denounced the Tories without stint and ex- pressed fear that many Irishmen would in directly assist them by voting against the Liberals in order to secure parliamentary ad vantage. To avert this he urged union of Irishmen with the Radicals. He praised MT. Gladstone's past services and hoped the Lib eral leader would yet live to secure Irish in
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
For Parnellss Campaign.

BOSTON, Oct 19-Faneuil Hall was packed tonight at meeting called to raise funds for the Parnen parliamentary campaign. Mayor O'BrieI. presided and addresses were made by Governor Robinson, Hon. F. o. Prince, Rev. Dr. Cordner, John Boyle O'Reilly. P. J. Flaherty, John E. Fitzgerald and others. Some $4,000 was raised, three $500 subscriptions being made.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 20.-At Saunnes sta tion, five miles above this, at a. m. to-day train on the Mississippi Valley road struck an open switch and general smash fol- lowed John Pendergest, who was on the engine was seriously injured and several other passengers were slightly hurt The switch had been Intentionally misplaced.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Sudden Death.

Mrs. Augusta H., wife of MT. Henry O. Langhammer of Bridgeport and mother of Henry Langhammer, jr., formerly of this city, died very suddenly at her home in that city yesterday of an affection of the heart She was sixty-two years of age and greatly respected. She leaves large family.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
OhIo,s Official Count.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 19.-The board appoint ed to canvass the returns from Hamilton county began their work this morning, and at 5:30 p. m. adjourned until tomorrow. Four wards out of twenty-four were com pleted. The official count VII not be an nounced befoIe Thursday.
 COLUMBUS, Oct. 19.-The official count of the votes cest in Franklin county, which has been going on since last Friday, was com pleted this evening. The Republicans elect their complete ticket, except one commis- sioner, by pluralities of from IS to 220.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
V M C.A. nefeated.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19.-Judge Noonan to-day dismissed several suits brought by the Young Mems Christian association for the suppression of immoral houses situated within three hundred feet of the headouar- ters of the association. The judge holds that the law forbidding such houses within three hundred feet of any church cannot be extended so as to protect the association's buildinp
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Bicycle Records Broken.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. 19.-W. A. Rowe, of Lynn, lowered the worlds bicycle records on Hampden Park this afternoon from four to twenty miles inclusive. His time for twenty miles was ffty-eight minutes and twenty seconds. The best previous time was ffty-eight minutes and fifty-six and one fifth seconds made by M. J. V. Webber here last September.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
RiIIfard Exnerfs.

NEW YORK, Oct. 119.-Many people vis- tied Schaefer and Enerich's billiard parlors to-day to witness Schaefer's final exhibition here prior to his participation in the grand international billiard tour nament which takes place shortly in Chicago. It was the verdict of the spectators that Vignaux has greatly improved during his absence from this country He defeated Sexton easily by 8 score of 150 to no. Several other experts gave exhibitions.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
SHOT THE STOMACH.
I1~u.-uI.a Gnx

Trouble At Military Ball I'm New Or
 Ieans-The AssaiIant Captured.
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 19.-Late last night at ball given at Spanish Fort, Albert Claus sin raised a disturbance. An officer at tempted to arrest him and was compelled to draw his club. He was seized by friends of Claussin, who later drew his revolver and began firing at the officer and into the dane CTS. Robert Diamond was probably fatally wounded in the stomach. Several others had narrow escapes. A panic followed dur ing which Claussin escaped. He was finally captured together with three of his friends who are charged as accessories. Diamond is a respectable and inofensive dry goods clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Young Female ne,rax,,x

LOWELL, Mass, Oct. 19.-Five girls, the oldest fourteen the youngest eleven, were arrested this afternoon in state of groyel- ling drunkenness. They have not been home for weeks and will be sent to the State in- dustfial school
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20

Troubles i'm Vermont Over a Postmas- ter That VIII Not Resign Ills Posi-. ton te Allow a Rumseller to Come in.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Boy Killed by the Cars


 The north bound train that left Hartford at noon yesterday ran over and killed boy about five years old at Thompsonville. FORESTERS' STATE CONVENTION. Their Annual in This City on Thurs
 day and Friday.
 The Connecticut State district convention of the Ancient Order of Foresters takes place in this city at Arion Hall next Thursday and Friday, when the annual reports will be made and a new board of officers elected for the ensuing year. A reception to the visi- tors will be given at Arion Hall, Thursday evening to which all the Foresters in this city are invited. There are seven courts of the order in this city and eleven in other parts of the State. Mir. Lyman, of this city, who has been chief officer of the Foresters for the past year, will preside. The order continues to prosper.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20

Athlophoros is selling with me and well I don't take any back seat for any eompeti- tor in the place. My customers tell me that it is good thing and consequently I can recommend it. E. O. Hersey, druggist, Put nam Conn
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
SOuthfn%tOn.

SoUTHINGToN, Oct. 19.-Irving w. Hart, of this place, a delegate to the trade conven- tion to be held at Chicago in November, is under thirty years of age. He was bon here and has spent the greater part of his lifetime on his fathers farm. He is not known to one tenth of the people here, but those who are acquainted with him know that he is an apt historian and well versed in Latin and Greek and other languages. He is grad uate of Yale and is Q thorough scholar, but it is questionable whether he ever acquired that practical knowledge necessary to deal with problem such as the tariff. His time has been given to books and undoubtedly one of his favorite studies was political econ omy as taught by Prof. Sumner and other theorists. However, it is reasonably certain that more than 500 of his fellow. citizens are better qualified to deal with the tariff.
 The tiremen will have their fall parade next Saturday.
 Clark Bros of Milldale are operating a portion of their factory twelve hours per day.
 The members of the Salvation army spent yesterday afternoon hunting for chest nuts.
 The skating rink will be opened for the season Wednesday evening. Lillie Sellew will give an exhibition of trick and fancy skating.
 Burt Sandford, formerly of Upson & Singletons, Waterbury, has taken position with Upson Bros. of this place.
 William Woodruff, fireman, has taken a position on the Boston & Albany. t
 A large audience listened to Mrs. Ida Burr at the Congregational church Sunday even ing She spoke on the temperance ques- tion.
 Luther Barnes has the contract for moving the Phoenix building.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
To stand by the Union.

BOSTON, Oct. 19.-The fires at the Union glass works, Somerville, were drawn to-day. The company says it will not resume if only part of the strikers return. The strikers held meeting this forenoon and determined to stand by the union.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
A Little Warm for the Birds.

The weather has not. on account of it's un- usual warmth, been very favorable for the bagging of much game by the average sports man and the leaves are still thick enough to bother most of them. But Charlie Green, of East Haven river, is posted regarding the haunts and habits of the feathered favorites and many of them have already dropped this fall under his unerring aim. Good sport is expected after the next cold snap.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
HanIan And Teemer Quarrel.

great single scull contest between Hanlan and Teemer are in bad shape. To-day Hsnlan, who favors Monday, October 26th, called upon Teemer and endeavored to per suade him to withdraw his opposition and row on that day instead of the 24th, stated in the agreement. His mission was not only unsuccessful, but it is said the oarsmen parted with not the best of feeling toward each other.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
CLEVELAND,s POSITION

And the Ohio EIection-A Feeling
 on the Part of the Great Execu-
 tive That a Gulf Separates Him
 From the Democratic Party.
 BOSTON, Oct. 19.-A Washington specia1 to the Herald says: Since the Ohio election several prominent and influential Democrats. at least one western senator and several rep resentatives, have been to the White House to reason with MT. Cleveland They have gone there to convince him of what they conceive to be the error of his ways and they have come away more disturbed in mind than ever. Said one of these gentle meHto-day:
 ''The President feels uneasy about the sit uation. He realizes that there is growing gulf between him and his party and he is ready enough to talk about the trouble but before he has spoken a dozen words it becomes apparent that he does not feel this uneasiness on his own account He at once assumes the position that his policy is cor rect thing and from this standpoint he car ries on the discussion. I was surprised at his entire frankness, but his whole argument proceeds on his convic- tion that he is right and his party is wrong. It is the old story of the Indian who wandered off af- ter looking in vain for his wigwam. He stopped and soliloquized, 'tInjun lost" Then after a moments reflection he smote his breast and said, ''No, Injun here; wigwam lost" This gentleman was asked if there M's n the likely Presidents to be nooa any change son of the defeat in Ohio and of it" was the reply. ''He was dead set on his course and would not change from it if every Democratic State in the union was to go Republican. He can't see that there is anything for him to learn from the Ohio election. If New York goes Democratic he will take it as 8 result in justification of his course. If it goes the other way he will think it is because the parry has drifted away from his high standard"
 N. Y., N. HI. & HI. RAILROAD In All Probability to Have Control of
 the New England Road at an Early
 Date.
 BOSTON, Oct. 19.-Receiver Clark of the New York & New England railroad said to- day: 'tI think it very probable that the New York. New Haven 6 Hartford railroad will control the road after my withdrawal have for the last twelve or thirteen years considered that the interests of the two roads were so intimately interwoven that the New Haven road would eventually come to so look upon the matter and make some ar engagements to that effect. do not know, however when such will be brought about, but feel that it must be eventually"
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Steamship Movements.

LONDON, Oct 19.-Arrived, steamers Gre elan Monarch from New York and Nestorean from Montreal.
 New York-Arrived, steamer Rugia from Hamburg,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Suicide Of New London Girl In New
 York.

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-Miss Sarah Hicks, a 22 year old sister of Mrs. Budworth of 57 West Eleventh street, came on visit to her sister from New London a few days ago. Last night, after quarreling with her lover, Jere Shirley, baggage master on the Nor wich line of steamers, the unfortunate girl swallowed quantity of carbolic acid, from the effects of which she died at 3:30 this morning. She had previously attempted suicide.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
will Continue Its Charitable Work,

A K. 9. J. member writes: "A rumor about town to the effect that the K. D. J. society was about to disband is not true. The society is in good condition, and at the last meeting goodly sum of money was ap- propriated for charitable purposes"
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Connecticut Gentlemen Dfned.

LONDON, Oct. 20.-United States Minister Phelps and Consul General Waller were guests at a dinner given by the city guilds tonight Much enthusiasm prevailed and a great deal of mutual admiration was indulged in. MT. Phelps automatically praised every thing und everybody and Governor Waller lauded the city's ancient privileges and ex- cellent dinners
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
STATE BAPTIST CONVENTION.

The Annual Session in Hartford
 Sermon by Rev. NAT. Butrick of this
 City.
 The annual session of the State Baptist convention was begun with the pastors con ference at the First Baptist church in Hart ford yesterday afternoon, Rev. Dr. George M. Stone of the Asylum avenue Baptist church presiding. Papers were read by Rev. L. Potter of the First church and Rev. Kit fridge Wheeler of the South Baptist church of Hartford Officers for the ensuing year were also elected. Last evening the annual sermon was delivered by Rev. w. H. But rick, of this city, before large and appreci- ative audience. The sermon was highly in teresting and fitting to the occasion. To-day the lay delegates will arrive. The pastors and delegates will number about three hun dred
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
STATE CORRESPONDENCE.
w WallinSfOrd.

F. L. Johnson has invented toy top which he has made application to have patented. He will manufacture them him self.
 Chris Morgan is home for a short vacation and brings with him one of the finest guns ever brought into town.
 F. E. Miller was in town on Saturday cheering up the owners of Sampson mining stock
 Mrs. Helen R. Munger, of North Branfor !. sang at the Episcopal church yesterday. She is sister of Mrs. c. A. Harrison.
 Almer I. Hall was in town over Sun day.
 The Fort Trumbul1 rife team beat the Go. K team on Saturday by score of 643 to 633. After the shooting the Co. K team enter tained the others at Wilcoxs restaurant.
 Lawyer c. A. Harrison expects to start fer Gettysburg tomorrow.
 The cases of Stiles vs. Brooks and Clark vs Gerstner have been put over for trial un- till next week.
 The trustee on the Eaton estate will bring suit against Willis Tucker to set aside deed which was given just before Eaton made his assignment. Lawyers Townsend and Wat rous of New Haven will appear for the tIus- tee and C. A. Harrison for Tucker.
 The following officers of the Soldiers Me morial association were chosen Saturday evening:
 President. Rev. J. F. wildman.
 Slce presidents, simpson, h Judu, A. h. tSey nolds
 Treesu-er. W. H. Newton.
 Secretary, J. G. Phelan.
 Auditors J B. Kend-icb, P. McKenna.
 Executive committee E. M Judd, c. A. Harrison, ". N Mix, w Hassett. A. Andrews. G. ". Hull, L. M. Hubbard W. J. Leavenworth, H. L. Hall, 2d.
 Maltby, Stevens & Curtiss Go. commence this week to run their factory evenings.
 The Democrats hold their caucus to nomi- nate representatives on Friday evening, Oct. 30, and the Republicans on Monday evening, Nov. 2. Oct. 19.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20
Assessment de Pavement fin Court

Assessment de Pavement fin Court
 Street.
 ITO 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 cost of said pavement among the parties interested there duty assigned them.
 all persons interested in the said public improve. ment, in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city, to appear before them and at the time and place specified in said notice, all persons who appeared before them . They therefore respectfully recommend the adop- s. Al oi Thies s resp FsspectfnlIy submitted: .. EEI}AH EIfI R R FRzsh1Ei for Ssssssneat of c oS NsW ssS 1855
 sgs he of @ Se twS and dun is heebv as benets the following named owners of property on Court street, between
 ps e o pavement in said Court street: The names of I against G each being herein particularly Stated viz: George B. Treat. sarah ar 3,., B. Lef1ngwei., f Gar well and Christopher Leflngwell; Henry
 erscSs s e Ransem Martha j. Barer l0S oo ker, Nelson E. Barker and Oliver E. Bar ker --..-----,.. IA Vo Charles E. Cruttenden ................ 60 Charles E. Cruttenden, Lessee. S3 SS Moses Heller and Isaac Ullman. 1s6 12 New Haven Tontine Co., b49 co Amount assessed to property owners. .$1 PA co City of New Haven ........-.--.....- 996 S7 ven, october 1e, 1ss5-Read, accepted and assess ments ordered laid as reported. Approved October 10, 1885.
 SEYMOUR c. LOOMS, oc20 St Acting City Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20

A Shoe Factory for Port Jefferson.
 A movement is on foot in Port Jefferson to start boot and shoe factory there to cost about $15, ,00e. The proprietors intend to employ about 200 hands.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-20

NOTICE.
 Board of RegistratiOn. THE Selectmen and Town Clerk of the town of 1 New Haven will be in session at Rooms 10 and il City Hall, in said town of New Haven on We'd nesday October 21st from g o'clock in the fore noon until o'clock in the afternoon of said day. and will adjourn said meeting from time to time if found necessary, until Monday, the 26Ih day of October inst, which day they will be in session from o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon. for the purpose of examining the qualifications of Electors and admitting to the Electors Oath those who shall be found qualified The Selectmen and Town Clerk vii also be in ses sion at the above named place on MONDAY, the 2d day of November next from o'clock in the fore noon until o'clock in the afternoon. for the pur- pose of admitting to the Electors Oath SUCH PERSONS ONLY whose names have been on the first Registry List under the title: "To be Male s and whose qualifications shal have matured since the last previous session of said Board. Dated at New Haven, October 16, 1885.
 JAMES REYNOLDS,
 I. E BROWN,
 JULIUS TYLER, Board
 ERNEST KLENKE, of
 VIM. s. BEECHER, Selectmen.
 JOHN l.. TREAT,
 LOUIS FELDMAN,
 oc17 St PHILIP HUGO, Town Clerk.
 NOTICE. THE Assessors of the Town of New Haven will \ be in session every day, from to 12 g. m and to p. m., and evenings from to g, until Novem. Der l, for the purpose of receiving tax lists
 T. K. DUNN,
 q. l. GILBERT, -.
 ID. F. MERRIMAN, AssessOis' rrH