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Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10

we shall quote verbatim from the royal par don. ''Henrequin Dontart was condemned by the judges of our court in Peronne to be drawn to execution on hurdle, and then hung by the neck till dead. In accordance with which decree he was drawn and carried by the hangman to the gibbet, and when he had the rope around his neck, then one Jean nette Mourchan. a maiden of the town of Hammaincourt, presented herself before the provost and his lieutenant, and suppli- cated and required of the afore- said provost and his lieutenant to deliver over to her the said Dontart to be her husband. Wherefore the execution was interrupted, and he was led back to prison and, by the tenor of these letters, it is our will that..the said Dontart shall be ar doned and released" Another instance we quote from the diary of Parisian citizen of the year 1430. He wrote: "On January 10, 1430, eleven men were taken to the Halles to be executed, and the heads of ten were cut off. The eleventh was handsome young man of twenty four; he was having his eyes band aged when young girl born at the Halles came boldly forward and asked for him. And she stood to her point, and maintained her right resolntely that he was taken back to prison in the Chatelet, where they were married, and then he was discharged'' This custom has so stamped itself on the tra- ditions of the peasantry that all over France it is the subject of popular tales and anec- dotes; with one of the latter we will con- clude. In Normandy man was at the foot of the gibbet the rope was round his neck, when sharp-featured woman came up and demanded him. The criminal looked hard at her, and turning to the hangman, said:-
 pointed nose. bitter tongue!-
 Proceed! I'd rather far be hung.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
w WallingfOrd.

Commissioners on the estate of P. Fryer will be appointed by Judge Martin on Fri day at 9 a.. m.
 The suit of Frederick Reynolds vs. Emory Morse is assigned for trial in the Common Pleas court on Thursday. O. H. D. Fowler appears for Morse.
 A son was born to MT. ard Mrs. F. H. Morse yesterday morning.
 The adjuster of the Agricultural Insurance company, of Watertown, N. Y., was in town on Saturday to settle up the insurance on F. Unmack's barn. The barn and contents were insured for $500, but settlement was not effected and the matter has been left with Lawyer Fowler.
 The case of George B. Allen vs. Mrs. E. M Fair has been assigned for trial on Fri day O. H. D. Fowler appears for AlleE and L. M. Hubbard defends Mrs. Fair. The National band settled with the Securi- ty Insurance company of New Haven on Sat urday They received $166 for the damage done by the fire.
 O. K had 8 loud celebration over thei1 victory Saturday evening. A large bonfire burned for hours on the corner of Main and Center streets, and red fire and Roman can dles together with the music by the drum corps made it quite lively for few hours. Rev. c. H. Dickinson has accepted the call of the Congregational society and will begin his duties the last of the month. George M. Wallace started to day for Chi cago to attend the tariff reform meeting in that city. Nov. g.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
He'd Rather be Hung.


 In the middle ages there were two chances of life at the last moment accorded to male factor condemned to death, besides free pardon from the sovereign. One of these was the accidental meeting of a cardinal with the procession to execution; the other was the offer of maiden to marry condemned man, or, in the case of woman sentenced to death, the offer of man to make her his wife. The claim of the cardinals was curi- ous one. They pretended to have inherited the privileges with which the vestal virgins of old Rome were invested. In 1909 a man was condemned to be hanged in Paris for some offense. As he was being led to execu- tion down the street of Aubryle-Boucher he met the cardinal of Saint Eusebius, named Rochette, who was going up the strs The cardinal immediately took oath that Cue meet. ing was accidental, and demanded the release of the criminal. It was granted. In 1876 Charles v was appealed to in case of mar who was about to be hanged, when a girl ir the crowd cried out that she would take hin as her husha l.. Charles decreed that th' man was to% given up to her. In 1889, similar case came before Charles VI, whicl
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
Corporal Tanners Lecture.

The first in the course of lectures under the auspices of the Ladies' Social union was given last evening by "Corporal'' Tanner in Trinity M. E. church. A large and intelli- gent audience was present and the lecture, which was one of great interest, was listened to with strict attention. The corporal is very eloquent speaker, and his "reminiscen ees of the war" were told in style that was most entertaining and instructive. He has perfect control over his audience, and while one moment they would be in tears over some deeply pathetic incident, the next mo- ment would find them convulsed with laugh ter over some comical incident in camp life or on the battlefield. MT. Tanners descriptive powers remark able, and while describing a battle scene one could almost hear the whize of bullet, the shriek of shell, the roll of drum, the groans of the wounded and dying, or the shouts of victory. The audience was often carried away with enthusiasm and manifested their approval with prolonged applause. It was a lecture that will bear frequent repetition and those who have once listened to it will long to hear it repeated.
 The next in the course will be on Wednes- day evening of next week when Miss Settle Blume, a lovely Jewess of New York city, will give select readings Beside being a beautiful woman she is also an excellent reader
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
Retiring Exalted Ruler J.
 kett HOnOred.
STATE CORREsPONDENCE.
Derby.

Derby.
 George c. Munger, an employe of the Derby Building and Lumber company, WAS adjusting 8 belt on a moulding machine which goes very rapidly when the belt broke and one end of it struck him on the face and knocked him senseless for 8 few moments. When he regained consciousness he said he supposed someone struck him with their fist. He was unable to work any more during the day.
 The Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers are largely swollen from the rain of yesterday. It seems to be very fashionable to own 8 bulldog in Derby, and for a pastine to set them to fighting on the public highways.
 The body of Mrs. Henry Weston was brought here to-day for burial from New Ha- ven.
 The funeral of Harvey Baldwin was largely attended Sunday from his late residence on Derby avenue.
 The funeral of L. L. Gilbert, son of J. M Gilbert, whose body was brought here from Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, was attended from the residence of Isaac J. Gilbert this afternoon. Eagle Hose company from An sonia attended in body. Nov. 9.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10

pretty good speed, between Warren street and Myrtle avenue, Bridgeport, about 1 o'clock Sunday morning, and the sec tions coming together on grade caused a wreck, two platform cars being piled up on one another as they collided. Their trucks were thrown across the rails, blocking the track, and the Washington express was delayed some time. It required about an hours work to clear the way. No one was injured, and the damage was confined to the two cars mentioned, which were pretty well torn apart.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

The physicians who examined Marioll, the assailant of M. de Freycinet, pronounce him afflicted with mcnomania
 Two large wells of natural gas have been struck near Binghamton, N Y. It is thought the city will soon be lighted by gas from them.
 Watson & Bartholomew, dry goods com mission merchants at No. 60 Leonard street, New York, assigned yesterday to Charles D. Wells, their cashier The liabilities are thought to be nearly $500, GOO, assets un- known. The failure caused considerable surprise, as no intimation of any trouble had been heard,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
one Day,s Grace For Rtel.

MONTREAL, Nov. 9.-It is stated on the highest authority that Riel will be respited until Friday, Thursday being Thanksgiving day. The sheriff at Regina, who is charged with the execution, is brother of the Secre- tary of State and has already begun prepara- tions.
 OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. 9.-Sir John Mac Donald states tonight that he has secured respite for Riel till Monday, November 16. The excitement at the French Canadian club is intense. It is firmly believed that Riel will escape the gallows
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
NOTICE TO PHYSICIANS.
PUBLIC FREE VACCINATION.

THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the Town of | New Haven have voted that the work of vac- cinating all the adults and children of said town Who may oesirs vacclnaton shaIl pc open to the tract made with the lowest responsible bidder.
 The plan and specifications under which the work is to be performed are now on file at the of flee of the Town Agent, and sealed proposals for the doing of the work Of vaccination in accordance flee of the Town Agent up to o'clock p on THURSDAY, Nov. 18th, inst. No proposals will be received after that hour.
 Proposals to be endorsed on the outside of the envelope, Proposal for doing the work of the public free vaccination"
 No objec; ion to bids from two or more physicians united in one bid, as the Seiectmen naRerve the right to reject any and all bids.
 By order of the Board of Selectmen.
 uo1Q 3t WILLIAM M GEARY
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
AToRNADe,s AWFUL WORK.
Scarcely n House Left Standing For a
 Distance of Forty Miles.

SC0rCGIy 0 kMOuB0 AcAb S2AnUkuS rOK A
 Distance of Forty Miles.
 SELMA, Ala, Nov. 9.-Details continue to come in slowly concerning the devastation wrought by Saturdays cyclone in the section of Alabsma just north of this city. The counties traversed are Dallas, Perry and Bible For distance of forty miles through that district there is hardly a house in the track of the tornado remaining unwrecked and har dly tornado whose crops are stand ing. The swath cut is about half mile wide The wind was accompanied by re- markable electrical disturbances and by tor rents of rain. Fourteen dead bodies have been found in the wake of the storm and the region has not yet been fully restored About fifty persons are also known to have been moro or less injured. The names of inc victims have not yet been forwarded for publication. Fuller information is expected By messenger who will probably reach here late tonight,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
Killed by a Fall From a '

Killed by a Fall From a Walnut Tree.
 Willis L. Pratt, twelve years and six months of age, living with his parents next door to Hope chapel in Fairfield Woods,
 went up into 8 walnut tree to shake it, lit tie distance from home, Saturday afternoon, but lost his hold and fell to the ground. His head struck against g stone wall and death resulted. His skull was not fractured, the cause of death being concussion of the brain.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
THIRTY-sEVEN LIVES LOST
By The Sinking of Canadian Pacific
 Steamer.

By The Sinking of a Canadian Pacific
 Steamer.
 DULUTH, !Minn., Nov. 9.--Telegrams re ceived here from Winnipeg at 7 p. m. state that the magnificent ironclad steamer Ago ma ot the Canadian Pacific road was wrecked of Port Arthur this morning and thirty seven lives lost. Many private telegrams are pouring in confirming the disaster, but only mesgre particulars can be obtained. The steamer left Port Arthur at D. m. on Sunday and was wrecked at Isle Royal, just at the outside of Thunder Bay. A storm was prevailing at the time and the steamer lay to for a time. When the weather cleared away slightly the vessel started again, but made slow progress. A dense fog prevailed and the boat felt her way along. Suddenly she struck a reef and went down. All hands on board are reported lost The Algoma was bound for Owen Sound with passengers for Toronto and other Canadian points.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
An Athletes Diet.


 q eat" said Wallace Ross the other day, "and I always have eaten since was 6 boy, plenty of nourishing, generous food, and am very wide in my choice, eating, as rule, any good food that tempts my appetite, and that is hearty enough to be easily tempted. For myself am not especially fond of what you call made dishes, but prefer food in it's plainer forms. For meats eat chiefly nut ton and beef, and I use good deal of bread of course being as careful as can to get the best. My own idea is that so long as you have sound, sweet food, it doesn't make as much difference what kind it is as how much you eat of it. I am very particular to eat slowly. I eat three times day. Breakfast is light or hearty meal according to how I feel about it at the same time. Lunch in the middle Of the day is always light, and dinner at 6:30 or is the principal meal of the day. I always take an hour for that. If haven't an hour to spare at dinner time I put off dinner till I have.
 ''I find, though, that, aside from meat and bread, I must have plenty of vegetables. No man can make any kind of athlete with out eating plenty of vegetables. I take all kinds, and pretty much of all fruit, too. Fruits are good. A man can't stay without GQaC k1nO or IOOQ. lie mas no endurance.
 ''Yes, I'm Scotch, and I believe in oat- meal, but I don't think you ought to eat too much of it. I have it st breakfast about three times week. I am fohd of milk, too, and am especially careful to drink it slowly. It's excellent food, but it's very bad to drink it fast. And it isn't good to take too much liquid at any time, especially at meals. I have habit of always drinking glass of water when I first get up-spring water, if can get it. I don't exactly know why I do it. I don't know that it is very good for me. guess it is because I like it. There's no accounting for teste, you know.
 "Tea is my greatest stimulant. don't drink much coffee, but do take considera- ble tea-black tea always; never use green and I take it with sugar and milk, and never take it iced. I don't mean when I say it is my greatest stimulant that I never take anything stronger. I very seldom do, but sometimes, just before race, for instance, if I need it, take some brandy; no malt Ii quor That's bad, especially lager. Lager is very bad.
 ''In training? Well, make no difference in my diet in training. I only try to keep more regular hours, especially in sleeping And take no physic. Physie is bad always. In training it's fatal.''
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
SnMfhin0t0n,

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah V. Richardson took place Monday at Union chapel, Marion. The Rev. L. F. Berry officiated.
 Eureka lodge, I. O. o. F., will work the first degree Tuesday evening with five or six candidates.
 Mrs. Emma Davis and her three children have gone to Quebec, Canada, to reside. The selectmen furnished railroad tickets.
 Wing Lee has joined an order which has in view the better protection of Chinamen in this country.
 The Rev. w. H. Wardell, presiding elder of the New Haven district Methodist confer ence, will conduct services at the Methodist church Thursday evening.
 The Etna Nut company have had new squeezer placed in their rolling mill.
 Nov g.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
WEST HAVEN.
A Clergyman,s Gold Watch Stole
 While e Was eEsaah4n

A Clergyman's Gold Watch Stolen
 While He Was Preaching.
 Rev. Mir. Beeman, rector of Christ church, West Haven, has been 8 victim of sneak thieves. They entered the vestry of the church Sunday forenoon while he was deliv- ering his sermon in the auditorium and stole a gold watch out of his coat pocket, valued at $175. It was an heirloom and over a hun dred years old. It was in the pocket of his coat which was hanging in closet. Two rough looking persons were seen lettering outside of the church early in the forenoon
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
ROSTON,S CHAMPIONS

At Lincoln Rink This Evening.
 This evening MT. c. c. Martin and Miss Allie Laure, Boston's favorite skaters, will give an exhibition at Lincoln rink. These artists are said to be among the finest ill the country, and they introduce movements en- tirely new. They have standing challenge to compete with any skaters in the country, and wherever they have exhibited have the most favorable comments from the press. The rink should be thronged to witness their exhibition. They will be present at the Quinnipiac rink tomorrow evening.
 kett Honored.
 At the regular weekly meeting of the Elks held last evening in their lodge rooms, retiring Exalted Ruler J. D. Plunkett, who has held that position since the lodge was created, was presented by the members of the lodge with elegant and valuable solid silver dinner set consisting of fourteen pieces. It was bought in Meriden yesterday. The presentation speech was made by Dr. E. L. Bissell and it was total surprise to Sena- tor Plunkett, but the latter received the gift in becoming speech.
 Charles H. Miller was made an Elk. The elegant tribute will be placed on exhi- bition to-day the window of P1atts' sisxnr store on Church street near the postofice.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10


 Hon. Leverett Saltonsta1l Appointed
 to Succeed Worthington.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The President this afternoon appointed Hon. Leverett Saltonstall collector of customs at Boston in the place of Roland Warrington, suspended. MT. Saltonstall is graduate Of Harvard uni versity and lawyer by profession, but for some years has not been engaged in active practice. He has been @ Dem ocrat since the disruption of the Whig party and for many years has been an active and influential member of the party in his State, repeatedly representing it in the Democratic national conventions. In 1876 he was one of MT. Tilden's most trusted ad- visers and his speech in that campaign was circulated by the National committee. When the contest was made in Florida after the election he was selected one of the "visiting statesmen" to protect MT. Tilden's interests in that State. In 1880 and in the last campaign he made many speech es for the Democratic candidates. In the recent contest in Massachusetts he was delegate to the Democratic convention and urged the name of MT. Prince for Governor. He was endorsed for the col lectorship by Secretary Endicott, MT. Prince and other leading Democrats of the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
New BuiIdings.

Since last spring seven new houses have been built on what used to be tho old How ard avenue base ball grounds. Two of the houses front on Spring street, one on Cedar street and four on the extension of Rosette street
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
On a Banana Peel.

John Snowe, drummer for cloth house of New York, while walking on Cannon street, Bridgeport, Saturday night, stepped on banana peel which had been thrown on the sidewalk and in falling broke his left arm.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
Roy Attacked bv Hop.

Arco, N. J., Nov. 9.-A ten-year-old boy named Schenhack was knocked down, frightfully mangled and nearly killed to-day near here by hog which he was feeding.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10

TMe Man0aNMMs Oapo @S OAMcAMuAt4
 CINCINNATI, Nov. 9.-But little progress was made in the mandamus proceedings in the circuit court this morning, owing to ire auent interruptions by arguments and rul- ings of the court upon questions of testi mony. It was attempted on the part of MT.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. PEACE IN THE BALKANS. England Reaching Out After
 Burmah.
 THIRTY SEVEN LIVES LOST By The Wreck Of A Cana
 dian Steamer. A SHORT RESPITE FOR REEL, Work Stopped On The
 Isthmus Canal.
A SHORT RESPITE FOR REEL.
PEACE IN THE BALKANS.

The Powers Ready to Put Down Any
 HostiIftfes-Englan Bound on Hav-
 ing Burmah.
 LONDON, Nov. 9.-It is stated on what seems good authority that definite agree ment has been made between the powers which practically guarantees peace in the Balkans, namely, that any outbreak of hos tilities, whosoever shall be the first to engage therein, shall be put @ stop to by the united action of the powers. If this is correct the only method of settling the disputed questions between Turkey and the principal ities will be continuation of the diplomatic correspondence which has thus far proved in- effectual It is believed that, whether King an acquiescence in or rejection of the de- mands made upon him, England will declare 8 protectorate over the country. The ex- pense of preparations in India for war has been so great that public sentiment will de- mand for them some reimbursement. In other words, the outcome of the matter will be either war ending in the annexation of Burmah, or peace with the declaration of protectorate over that country.
 Lord Salisbury, speaking tonight at the Lord Mayors banquet at the Guild Hall, said that the British action against Bismarck had been assented to by all of the great powers. He foretold that the decision of the Balkan conference would be adverse to English views, but said that England was not primarily interested in the matters to be decided. He predicted that the conference would result in failure If the status quo were restored Bulgaria would take Seryia and Greece into her confidence and Turkey would have to fight three powers instead of one. Referring to English politics, Lord Salisbury remarked that the occasion was non partisan one he could only say concerning the approaching struggle between the great political parties that he earnestly hoped cer- tain doctrines would not develop class ha- tired. Such feeling once aroused and natur- ally conducting toward civil war would result in the ultimate downfall of England. The speech was received with frantic cheers.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10

Doctor" said despairing patient to his
 physician, II am in dreadful condition! I
 can neither lay set. What shall I do?'
 t'I think you had better roost," was the re- ply. Now, if we consider that this poor fel- low was all contorted with rheumatism, the doctor would have done much better by pre- scribing bottle of Salvation Oil, which would have relieved his patient at once. Price 25 cents bottle. x-
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10
Protection for the Chinese.

Protection for the Chinese.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-Secretary Endicott has sent instructions to military commanders who are stationed in the neighborhood in which uprisings against the Chinese are apt to occur to have their troops in readiness to enforce the provisions of the Presidents proclamation issued Saturday.
 Getting Money Under False Pretenses.
 MONTREAL, Nov. 9.-H. Ahern, manager of the Mutual Reserve Fund company of New York, was arrested to-day on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from James Baxter 6 Co.,, brokers. Some time ago the former manager, Major John Hopper, suddenly departed for Boston, leav ing large liabilities and since then his suc- cessor is charged with getting drafts en- dorsed by Hopper discounted at leading banks on the pretence that they were pro ceeds of dues collected by agents throughout the country. Some of these agents now de- that they are p any fta sy Nere for the accommodation of Hopper. All Hopper's effects have been seized and numerous suits taken against him.
 New Orleans HoodIums to Hang.
 NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 9.-The petition of Pat Ford and John Murphy, the condemned murderers of Captain A. H. Murphy, for communication to imprisonment for life came before the board of pardons to-day. Strong efforts have been made to save the men and a petition bearing 2,Ss0 names was present. ed A counter petition was also read from the committee of one hundred asking the board not to grant petition. After care H--1 -s &1, fused to interfere and the execution will take place on Friday unless the Governor grants respite. This is the severest blow that hoodlunism ever received in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-10

A Freight Tratn's Mishag.
 A Consolidated freight train broke in two near the middle, while it wss moving at