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Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
AFTER AN OPERATION.
A Co10red JanitOrss Unfortunate Con-
 diti0n.

Colored Janitorss Unfortunate Com
 dition.
 Matthew Bush, eolored man about twenty two years of age who lives at IF Whalley avenue, is janitor of the Whittemore block. Yesterday afternoon at his room Bush had an operation performed on him by doctor, who had ill the room at the time several med ical students. During the operation chloro- form was used to quiet the patient and an overdose was given which rendered the man unconscious About 9 o'clock last evening a man came into police headquarters and asked that the police ambulance be sent to the Grand Union to remove Bush to his home, as he was acting in crazy manner. The man also said that Dr. Thomson was at tending the patient, when asked if anyone was with him. The ambulance was sent to the hotel and the man taken to his home and at that time was still delirious.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
Special Sale.

Will continue to sell Milius Franks stock ct 25 cents on the dollar for 8 few days longer. Read the bargains: Coats cotton 4c; extra heavy toweling yds. for 25c; Eureka spool twist 1c 8 spool; extra size all wool table covers 49c, worth $1.50; new spring chambrays 41ac yd.; wool dress goods 4c a yd.; good diapering 55c a piece; ele- gant French woven embroidered bust corsets 69c, worth $1.5O; heavy flannel Sc, worth 15c; A. c. A. ticking 1311sc, worth goo; Pequot A. sheeting 7c: Atlantic A. cotton 7c; 42 inch bleached pillow case cotton Sc; good jerseys 39c, worth $1; Turkey red table linen 25c yd.: elegant tailor made all wool dresses for ladies $4.95; extra size towels for 25c or 5o apiece; jersey caps 3c; ply all linen collars DC box; heavy jump CTS and overalls for boys only 25c; children's stockings Sc 8 pair; corset steels Sc; kid gloves in evening shades only 39c, worth $1; Lonsdale cambrjc s1ac a yd; Dr. Warmers corset only 75c pair; gents unlaundried shirts only 25c, worth 75e; good pins 1c a paper; all silk ornaments 5c apiece, worth 25c; cloaks that we have left at your own price. We are receiving the finest line of spring goods of any house in the city of New Haven.
 s. BRErzFELDER, S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
THE MECHANICS, COURSE.
The Opening Lecture-'Ehe Sandwich
 Islands.

The Opening Lecture-'Che Sandwich
 Islands.
 The first of the lectures in the mechanics course was delivered last evening in the lec- ture room of North Sheffield Hall. A large number of the students and others were pres ent Prof. Wayland was the lecturer and his subject was "The Sandwich Islands, The speaker described the development of the Sandwich Islands from the time of their dis covery to the present. He explained in an interesting style the hslf-civilization of the native "Kanakas" and the nature of the present form of government, describing in detail the importance of the trade with the islands. The next lecture will be given on Friday evening by Prof. Eaton and Oranges" will be the title of his discourse
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
Exo,TEn SPECTATORS.

Signor yyilm otte, Who Was to Give a
 concert at the Atheneum. Makes Pre-
 aence of Committing Suicide Be-
 cause the Sale Was only $6.
 About five weeks ago man calling him. self Signor Wilmotte, of Cincinnati, O., came to this city and made arrangements to give grand concert and literary entertain ment at the Atheneum, in which Mrs. Belle Cole of New York Miss Marion Sterns of Boston, Max Kastner and George Eager of this city were to take part. As the advance sale of tickets was slim the janitor of the building was told not to open the Atheneum or give the parties any gas until the SEQ rental asked was paid, and to give Signor Wilmotte until o'clock to pay it. At half past 2 o'clock last evening the Atheneum was open, but no gas was to be had except at the office at the foot of the stairs, which was lit up, and in it sat Signor Wilmotte, with his head resting on his hand and but $6 sale re- corded. The janitor stood near by and as the siguor would look up and ask him to give them some gas, he would reply, 'sNot until get my $20, and only until o'clock have you got to hand it over in." The siguor then gave away tick
 
 people in the Atheneum in the darkness, and the signor claimed to have $60 in the treas Nry, but the janitor was firm and the people who were to take part were also growing inn patient. The signor was in bad fix. Sud denly he appeared on the stairs with open penknife in his hand and said that he would die. He made motion as if to draw the knife across his throat, but he took good care not to touch the skin and the next moment, as the knife was wrenched from him, he fell apparently in a faint into the arms of the janitor. The people by this time had become frightened and some one went for the police, while others ran for Drs: Anderson and White, stating that man had been killed, but when these parties arrived the affair was all over and Signor Wilmotte had left with the $6 in his pocket, leaving those who were to take part bowling for their money. Mrs. Cole says Wilmotte played the same game on her some time ago, but did not think he would this time. She left on the o'clock train for New York, and Miss Sterns will return to Boston to-day. Will motte has probably left town as he owes numerous bills.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
STATE CORREsPONDENCE.
S0uthington.

A HOUSING PARNELL MEETING.
 There was largely attended meeting at the Town hall Monday night. The meeting was under the auspices of the Emmet branch of the Irish National league. The Rev. M. A. Hunt presided. There were 8 number of representative men who occupied seats on the platform and acted as vice-presi- dents. Among them were Judge Merrill, Judge Holcomb and Secretary Theodore H. Mckenzie of the Peck, Stow & Wilcox company. The Rev. Father Sheridan, of Middletown, made the address and sketched the history of Ireland. He made an earnest appeal for home rule. At the close of the lecture a collection was taken to benefit the parliamentary fund and the sum of $305 was realized.
 Won Boyle, the humorist of New York city, will lecture at the Baptist church next Saturday afternoon and evening.
 Charles $. Woodruff has transferred his store on Yankee street to N. H. Fogg.
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
". M. c. A. N 0teS.

The second of the popular course of ''prao- tical and health talks" will be given in the nall of the Young Mems Christian associa- tion tonight at 8, o'clock by Prof. William G. Sumner. Subiect-"Co- operation. ; Young men desiring to attend can procure tickets free at the secrstary's desk.
 The committee on solicitation for the building fund will meet tonight in the par Tor of the association at o'clock.
 Every director of the association is partie- ularly requested to attend the meeting of the board Thursday night at o'clock at the rooms. Many matters of importance will come before the meeting.
 The workers training class for Bible study will meet in the hall on Thursday night at 8 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
Person al.

Mrs. Waas, wife of Police man Waas, was very i'll yesterday.
 Senator Alsop, of Middletown, will soon erect cottage at Fenwiek.
 Captain George W. Geer, prominent and well known Norwich citizen, died on Sunday, aged eighty.
 MT. G. w. Bentley, formerly superintend- ent of our Connecticut "New London North ern," is manager of the new Florida railroad. s. H. Foote, of Killingworth, while out fox hunting last Saturday shot four coons.
 He was sitting down waiting for his hounds when he espied the coons.
 Mr. Jared Lewis, an old and esteemed citizen of Meriden, formerly in business here, was seized with paralysis on Monday. Hopes are entertained that he will survive. Myron Case and his son Edgar reside upon East Hill in one of the most primitive look ing houses in Canton, Conn. It was built as early as 1760 and has never been changed. Dr. J. J. s. Doherty. of this city, will soon start for the Grand Roude Indian agency, Oregon, his nomination government phy sician having been confirmed by the Interior department at Washington.
 Organist George E. Stubbs has reconsider ed his engagement at St. James, church, Madison avenue, New York city, and will remain in Middletown as organist and chorus master at Holy Trinity church. .A
 Representative Cheney of North Haven, who has been i'll since the beginning of the session, is reported improving slowly, but it is very doubtful whether he will be able to go to Hartford during the session.
 Harry, son of Dr. Edgerton of Middle town, left home Monday morning to return to school in Washington, where he has been for the past year. While at the depot his pocket was picked of all his money and his railroad ticket. No arrests.
 Medical Examiner White has returned the death of Mrs. Dora, wife of Professor Waldo of Yale observatory. He says that her death was the result of fall from Pine Rock, by which the base of her skull was fractured, and that the lady was suffering from puerpe- ral mania
 Mir s. B. Chittenden, of Guilford, set three deer at liberty about two years ago. One was killed year ago at Branford, sec- ond was shot in Clinton last fall and the third was seen in Westbrook last week and led party of hunters a long chase, finally getting into dense swamp where it could not be followed.
 Mir. Patterson, of Hartford, has been awarded the contract to erect the new Equi-
 table Insurance company building in New York city. The marble and granite work will cost nearly million dollars, and the en- tire structure will probably call for three million dollars and will prove, if expecta- tfons are realized. the finest building in New
 York One story will be added to the height of the present structure. MT. Batterson's contract covers the marble and granite work.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
BURGLARS AT WORK.
They Attempt Am Entrance To One c
 Mertden,s Fine Houses.

They Attempt An Entrance To One of
 Meriden,s Fine Houses.
 MRRIDEN, Feb. 23.-The attempt to burg larize the residence of Edward Miller on Broad street is the talk about town to-day. The house is about three hundred feet from the street with fine lawn in front and on the sides. MT. Miller is president of the E. Miller company. His son, E. Miller, jr., was awakened this morning at about two o'clock by a noise at front window on the second story. Procuring light he proceed cd towards the room, and as he opened the door he saw a mans face at the window MT. Miller, with all possible haste, ran into the yard to capture the burglar, but he was only in time to see two men running to the street across the lawn. MT. Miller gave chaae, but the burglars were too fleet for him and escaped. They had placed long ladder against the house and the man whom Mir. Miller saw when he entered the room must have been standing on it. In view of the two safes blown open by burglars Sun day night, the police think they had better keep out sharp watch, and they now eye closely all suspicious persons.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
La ChOeolatlere.

All persons who would like to aid in the success of the chocolate party can do so by the contribution of fancy articles, flowers, etc. Please send all such donations to the residence of Mrs. B. H. Cheney, 40 Elm street.
 The opera house is to be illuminated for the occasion with the electric light, and will no doubt present very gay and brilliant appearance with it's handsomely decorated supper tables and it's throngs of "fair women and brave men,"
 The doors will open on Thursday at o'clock, the supper hours being from to 10 p. m. On Friday the doors will open at o'clock for the benefit of the children and remain open the rest of the evening.
 The managers once more invite their many friends, not only to come themselves, but to bring their little ones. Let the "ris- ing generation come early and stay till after tea"
 The concert cannot fail of being grand success. The Yale Glee club is a host in it. self But when it is announced that the fol lowing artists will also certainly appear nc doubt every person in the city will make an effort to be present. The list is as follows: MT. and Mrs. Parsons, Miss Gaffney, Mrs. Shoninger, Mrs. Blinn, the Steinert orches- tra, etc. The announcement of the pro- gramme will be made in day or two.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
many a Broken Bone.

About a week ago Mir. o. w. Raymond of New Milford, now 79 years of age, fell and broke the tendon of his right leg, thus add ing once more to the numerous accidents which have marked his checkered career. The remarkable list of mishaps, not includ- ing the last one, is as follows: Thigh broken twice, collar bone broken once, ribs broken twice, right hand broken once, ankle broken once, hip put out of joint, bones fractured twice. both shoulders put out.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
STATE CONTROL OF RAILROADS.
Professor Hadley Prefers This to State
 OWnership.

OWnerSh1ps
 Professor Arthur T. Hadley labor com missioner for the State of Connecticut, de- livered an address on the State regulation of railroads before the Connecticut Valley Economic association in Springfield Mon day evening. He prefaced his remarks with the statement that there was no branch of economies where the influence of sound pub lie opinion was more needed than in the management of railroads, and none of which the great body of intelligent people have as little accurate knowledge. He said that the railroad service of the country as a whole is we'll and efficiently managed, and that the service is cheap by any standard, but that the evils came from differences of rates. Consolidation has reduced the rates, but it has at the same time concentrated power into few hands, against which the indi- vidual shipper is powerless. It is this that brings out the demand for State control and even for State ownership.
 Professor Hadley thinks State control necessary to avert 8 movement for State ownership of railroads, which he regards as one of the worst political evils that could be- fall the country, involving unlimited cor ruption. It seems to be generally accepted that State control shall be by means of con- missions, and the best commissions, in prac- tice have been. those that had merely advis- commission with such advisory powers, and with the power to give publicity to the method by which roads are managed, and having a wide discretion in the exercise of it's powers. For the evils of discrimination in rates he believes the best remedy to be 3 pooling system under State regulation and control. The pooling system has not been wisely managed hereto fore, it's good and bad features being indis- criminately condemned, and the law refus- ing to recognize or enforce any pooling con tracts. But what has been accomplished in the way of overcoming diseriminations of rates, either here or in Europe, has been done by means of pools.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
Elm City Lodges First Annual Hall
 T0.Nfght.

Elm City lodge No. 294, Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen, hold their first annual ball tonight at the old Union armory, cor
 ner of Chapel and Union streets. The music by Thomas orchestra, prompting by V. M. Beecher. A large and pleasant party will at tend, the sale of tickets having been very successful. A fine musical programme will be rendered. There are twentY-four dances.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
A Pleasant Affair Last Evening
A Bad Knight.

Knights Templar in New Haven have re- ceived 8 circular from the Asylum of Demo- ley commandery No. 12, K. T., of Louis vile, Ky, warning them against Sir Knight H. Clay Sale of that place, formerly of Ex- celsior lodge No. 25s, F. and A. M, feet inches high, dark hair, mustache and eyes, and weighs 1855 pounds. He is alleged to be 8 swindler and asks loans, the acceptance of drafts or identification at banks
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24

Connecticut loses about $1, 1,50O,0 from the flood. Two Greenville dams are gone, several factories without power, and hun dreds of operatives are idle in consequence. Four dams and two bridges at Jewett City were washed away and TOO people thrown out of work The former place loses $200, GOO and the latter $250, ,000, while Norwich s loss is estimated at $500, GOO.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
AT DAVENPORT CHURCH.
The Entertainment To-Ntght

The Entertainment TO-Nfght. This evening at Davenport church pleas ing entertainment will be given, consisting of readings by Miss Nellie A. Jackson and singing by double quartette from the Yale Glee club assisted by R. T. Percy, organist. The price of admission is twenty-five cents. The programme is as follows:
 MT. R. T. Percy. Double quartette-Olivette warble. ..-......... Reading-First Settlers Story. Will Carleton
 Miss Jackson. Double quartette-In Our Little Bark. Readng-Rock of Ages. s........................Aa Anon
 Miss Jackson. Double quartette-Serenade. Shepard Reading The Death Bridge of the Fay. y.....-. Written after the dreadful disaster at
 Dundee, Scotland.
 Miss Jackson. Double quartette-Ching- -a-ling ............... Reading-Biddy Among the Yankees. ..... Anon
 Miss Jackson. Double Quartstte-Good Night. ...............B Buck
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
SUCCESSFUL SERIES.

The Fourth and Last Assembly Last
 Evening.
 The fourth and last of the series of assem- plies given by the prominent society people of the city this winter took place at Loomis' Hall. The dancing began at half-past eight and continued, with a short inter1nission for supper, until after midnight.
 The assemblies this year have been de- ci6a6
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
He Wrote to the President.

MT. Obed Chapman's direct application to President Cleveland has resulted in an order under which the Glastonbury mail will be sent in separate mail lbag hereafter, instead of being mixed up in bag with the Hockanum and Naubuc mails, which made the old man a lot of extra work.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
Severely Hurt.

In Hartford yesterday William Brassill, a man 31 years of age, was severely injured by falling from the roof of Small's joiner shop on Pearl street. He was taken to the hospital He went on the roof to fix clothes line
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
Police Notes.

Officer Stewart arrested Thomas Kennedy, lad of seventeen years, yesterday on a charge of vagrancy. Later in the day Mary Ann McGuire, who is not unknown to the police, drifted into the police office and was arrested by Driver Watrous, who charged her with being vagrant.
 George Fanny and Ellen Warner were arrested last evening on Oak street charged with lascivious carriage.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
West Haven.

The quartette and chorus of the College street church of this city will render the cantata of Ruth" st the Congregational church, West Haven, on Monday evening next. It is given under the auspices of the Young Peoples society of the church.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24

0NeH1UeHA As MI Cs As A1aDs rNAEHes
 At the fourth anniversary of the Meriden Y. M c. A. last night, the programme in eluded an address by H. o. Williams, cf this city, on ''the social work of the Y. M. c. A." piano solo by William Merwin of this city, a song by T. J. Ackrill of this city ,and music by the Y. M. c. A. orchestra of this city, 15 pieces.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
General Walkers Lectures.

The first of General F. A. Walkers lec- lures on n"Socialism, to be given to the Theo- logical students, will be delivered this (Wed- nssday) afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Mar quand chapel.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
Osprey Beach Sold.

James D. Lynch has bought Osprey Beach with all it's buildings for s2s, ,OOo, subject to lease to Charles L. Ockford until next Oc- tober. MT. Lynch is supposed to be asso- ciated with other summer residents in the Durchase
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
February 24, Iss6
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. A Sale-J. N. Adam & Co. Bargsans-D M. Welch & Son. Boots and Shoes-D. W. Cosgrove & Go. Fogg's Ferry-New Haven Opera House. For Sale--Plumbing Store-90 William Street. For Sale-House and Lot-Merwins Office. Hickory Firewood-New Haven Wheel Co Ladies Button Boots-D. W. Cosgrove 6 Co. Lecture--Will Carleton Magnetic Healing-Dr. Henion. Mems Fine Shoes D. W. Cosgrove & Co. Notice-Daughters of Liberty. Probate Notice-Estate of R. S. Clark 6 Co. Probate Notice-Estate of Richard S. Clark Special Sale-At Bretzfelder's Unusual Bargains-D. W. Cosgroye Co. Wanted-House-M. Wanted-Boys-P. o. Drawer 52 Wanted-Lades-Yal Business College. Wanted-Clerks-J. N. Adam 6 Go. Wanted-Situation-5 College Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
RoIn Last Might
Temperance Meeting To-NtRht.

New Haven 8, Bridgeport 1, at Bridg port.
 Springfield 3, Meriden 3, at Meriden.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24

The Women's Christian Temperance union will hold gospel temperance meeting We'd nesday evening, February A, in Good Ss- maritan hall, 817 Chapel street. Good speaking and singing expected. Public in vited.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
The Late John B. Cough.

MT. and Mrs. John G. North, of this city, attended the funeral of John B. Cough yes terday in Worcester.
 memorial service is to be held in this city shortly.
 The estate of MT. Cough is not over s75,- OOO The estate will yield the widow an in come of about $2 800.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, cET ~ ah J22R 1 a r1q


 OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 24, lSS6, a. m. For New England Fair weather, ,northerly winds, Slightly colder weather, followed by stationary temperature and again by slowly rising tempera- ture falling barometer iu the western portion, ris ing followed by falling barometer in the eastern portion.
 For the Middle States: Fair weather, northerly shifting to easterly and finally to southerly winds, stationary followed by slowly rising temperature, falling preceded on the coast by rising barometer. For Thursday: Fair slightly warmer weather is indicated for New England.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
New York Physicians.

Many of the leading physicians of New York are discussing the propriety of admitting the Moxi- Nerve Food Into their regular practice as it is a harmless food and found to be able to prevent re- lapses chronic cases helped by medicine. It has lately been put to the test and found to have stopped a number of eases of paralysis and Brghts disease in the first stages and it is well known that these originate from depleted nerve force. n26 2tawaw
 Mems fine sewed calf boots only $2.O0 a pair at CosGROvE's.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24
A Farmers Sudden Death.

MT. Henry Griswold, we'll known citizen and farmer of Wethersfeld, died on Monday in the house of friend MT. Dudley Wells, with whom he was on his way to attend to some farming matter. Deceased was 69 years of age and leaves a widow, but no children.
 A Pleasant Affair Last Evening.
 Last evening the employees of O. A. Dor man surprised their late foreman, MT. F L. Grumman, by presenting him with an envel- ope well filled with money. MT. Grumman has accepted the position of proofreader with Price, Lee & Co.,, the directory publish CTS