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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09
Heavy Verdict for the Defendants.

UTICA, n. y, April The case of
Quincy A. Ninal as administrator of Will
liam l.. Burt vs.. the Continental Construc-
ton company of Connecticut, for 81 ,5OO-
600. which has been on trial in the United
States Circuit Court, Judge Coke presid-
ing, was ordered to-day by the court di-
recting the jury to bring "A verdict for the
dpfpu1nutS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09
STOVES and RANGES.

We have fitted up a new sales room for
these goods, and we can truly say tnat we
make the finest display of any housc-furnish-
ing store i'm New England. y splendid range,
with all the ware complete, for SIT. 4 dOu-
bile even range, ware complete. for only $50.
We also carry a full line OF the New Huh. Hub
Junior, GroV2and, New Tariff, Quaker, b. A.
Atkinson Co., and others of the most pOpu-
lar lines IN the market. Parlor Stoves for So
$3.50, 81 and up. We will close out the bal
ance OF our stock of parlor stoves at - per
cent. below the actual cost to save carrying
them over to next season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09

Edward Shepard, of Harrisburg, ILL.,, says
Having received so much benefit from Flee
trio Bitters feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know it. Have had running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctors told
me would have to have the bone scraped or
leg amputated. l used, instead, three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buck
lens Arnica Salye at 25c. rer box by Beaupre
a Lowrey,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09

NEW Y DIRK, April 2,-Rev. w. c. Aker-
man. young Methodist minister from
Boston, attempted suicide at the Grand
Union hotel today. by taking laudanum
and turning on the gas. He was found
unconscious and taken to the hospital. a
letter gave the cause as disappointed love
and lack of friends. He will be held for
attempted suicide.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09
A BEAUTIFUL EASTER CARD.

The Virgin Salt Coo New Haven, Conn., are
making grand offer to introduce their salt
Go and ask your grocer for Virgin Salt and
get nm elegant Easter Card. In addition we
Offer an extra inducement: n pair of Doves
beautifully autographed in ten colors as nat
urH as life, ON large card 9NlO inches. Virgin
Salt Is the cleancst, purcst ana whitest salt
ever seen or used. large package costs only
10 cents. 45.d&w3m, nrm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09

Mrs. JOSH, Reynolds G9 Ameshury Street.
father, a. W. Goodrich, Of this citV' now a
years Old, has used Or. seth AruGl,rs CouGb
hWer Tor p years, is never without il. aid
never hesltates to recommend il TO others
suffering from Coughs and Colds" For sale
by al druggists. Price, pc, SOC and 81 GO per
bottle. -
everywhere for 25c. u box.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09
ANOTHER SICK CABINET.
GLADSTONE'S MINISTER'S DlSAFFECT-
ED TOWARD HIM.
Disintegration NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. In
fcxible-A Dead American Found
The Mother of Henry NJ. stan
ley DiscIoses Herself.

LONDON, April IA breaking up of the
cabinet is imminent. Lord Kimberly, Sir
William llarcourt, Mr. Childers and Mr..
Mundella, refuse to assent to any home
msasure, giving Ireland control of the
customs, and they threaten to resign if
such II measure be insisted upon by Glad
stone. Morley demands modification of
the plans for buying out the landlords.
Gladstone, however, remains infleXible
and Will maintain his full scheme intact.
The cabinet councils are to be held on
Monday and Tuesday, and the climax will
be reached Tuesday The ministers them
selves admit that an agreement seems i'm
probable. Gladstone may make his state
ment Thursday without the approval of
thp ministry
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09

Soon come the cold and wintry days,
When chill blood hoVeTs near the blaze.
Prepare yourself for Winters rigOr,
Let Celery Compound give you Vigor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09
No Gladstone, No Parnell.

LONDON, April AT the Guild hall
meeting last night every mention of Par
uell's name received Kisses The name of
the premier WAS treated in the same way
every time any speaker used it. There
We're even cries of "Glad.tone is luna
tic. All the speeches were intensely pa
triotic and the speakers were loudly
cheered. One member venturcd resolu-
ton to the effect tha' Gladstone was enti-
tied to the confidence OF the audience and
the British public, but his voice was
drowned by groans and cries of go
home" turn him out" The meeting
closed with three cheers for the queen and
Rule Britannica
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09
PARL0R FURNITURE

Black Haircloth Parlor Set Of seven
pieces, complete, consisting OF sofa, large
gent armchair, ladys patent rocker and
four large sitting chairs. This set is not a
set that has been blown together and up
covered in hest haircloth and with this set
for a limited time only will add an elegant
mantCl or pier mirror; and now be prepared
for Il surprise. For all this we only charge
you
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09

KNOW THNSELt, by reading the "Scie.
ence of Life" the best medical work ever
published, for young and middle-aged men
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09
$4,000,

We quote the following prices on plush par
lor suits, either covered in one color or in a
continuation of colOrs, solid wall at frames, I
pieces complete for S45, 500 500 $50, S6j So
aud so on up to Sib0.
PARLOR SUITS in ramie, raw and spun
silk, plain, embossed and crushed pushes,
satius, damasks, and in all coverings. An Gle
giant crushed plush set for SO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09
A Murdered American.

LONDON, April "A body has been
found in the Thames which corresponds
to the description of Russell Nourse of
New York, who has besn missing for Il
month Nourse left Langham March 3D.,
for Liverpool where he intended to take
the steamer Adriatic for New York His
luggage arrived, but it has never been
claimed. A reward of elO0 was offered for
his discovery. The condition of the corpse
found in the Thames indicates foul play
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09

LONDON, April "A Mrs Jones who
died recently at Bodelwydlean, in the
north Of Wales, claimed, before her death,
that she was the mother of Henry NJ. Stan
ley. She stated that the entry of his birth
could be found in records of the local
surgery, and that the surgeon who had
charge of the establishment at the time
subsequently traced Stanley until the lat
ter went TO America. 1t is proposed to
erect monument over the woman'S
grave recording the fact she was the moth
er of the famous explorer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-09

Also, walnut, Ash. Cherry, Mahogany, Pine
and Mahoganizcd Chamber sets in large
quantities and great variety. The largest
and test selected stock in this city
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04

Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL & SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
STATE NEWS.

A roll of $2 700 in bills found in the pockets of Alfred Ballard of Danbury, after he had hanged himself the other day.
 l The whole family of the late Mortimer Rose, of West Suf1ed, comprising six persons, seriously ill from lead poisoning.
 Bishop McMahon administered the sacrament of confirmation to about 300 people at St. Peter s church, Hartford, Sunday afternoon. The Pratt 6 Whitney company, Hartford, held a
 special meeting Saturday and elect ed Mir. Miles W. Graves, cashier of the Connecticut River Banking company, treasurer.
 P T. Barnum, for the past four years president of the Bridgeport Hydraulic company, has unload ed his entire stock in the company and Saturday resigned the presidency. W. D. Bishop succeeds him.
 No trace has yet been found of Charles H. Cole, the Georgetown butcher who has been missing over week. 4 force of over 100 men under Detective Lockwood of New York began a search for him Saturday in the woods.
 The body of Michael Mccormick, who was drowned two weeks ago near Peoples dock Hart ford, was found Saturday short distance below the steamboat dock. The body of Nellie Heay who was drowned at the same time. has not been recovered
 The funeral of Maribel R., eldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A. S. HotchkiSs of Hartford, was at tended Saturday afternoon by great numbers of friends who crowded every part of the house. The rooms showed profusion of flowers very beauti- fully arranged. The services were conducted by Dr. Burton and the Rev. Graham Taylor, the for
 borr r and a friend Of long standing. ;fiSg Thsy
 an address by MT. Taylor, prayer and singing. The amply recognized. The singing was by quar tette composed of Mrs Newton and Miss Penn ber MT. Hannum land Mir. Dutton. The pieces sung Jesus Lover of My soul,'' both her favorite
 pieces. She sang the former about ten days before
 her death. The bearers, whom she selected were son and Jewett E. Hutchinson. The grave at
 Spring Grove was lined by young lady friends with
 flowers apple blossoms and SnllaX. The quartette
 then sang Jesus Lover of My Soul "
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
A HUMAN BRUTE.

COlGred Man In East Hampton
 While Acting as an Escort to a Eff
 teen Year old Girl BrutalIy Assaults
 Aer.
 On Thursday night the colored people of East Hampton held dance which Ada Pal mer, fifteen years old, attended, accom- panied by William Jackson, twenty-three years of age. The dance broke up about o'clock the next morning and the. two start ed to return home. When they reached lonely spot in the road Jackson attempted to rape her, but she freed herself from his grasp and ran home. Deputy Sheriff Brown was immediately notified and warrant sworn out for Jackson's arrest. He was found and taken before Justice Brown and bound over to the Superior court under $500 bonds, which as he was not able to furnish he went to jail.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
FAIR RAVEN.
Horse Struck by the Cars-The Press
 ing Need for Watering Cart-Other
 nf mi

Horse Struck by the Cars-The Press
 ing Need for Watering Cart-Other
 Notes of Interest.
 George Bunnell, the oysterman has gone to work for N. A. Ludington, the oyster packer
 Mrs w s. Greene president of the w C. T IT is expected home from Haddenfield, N. J., this week.
 Sexton Mabry the grave digger at the Fair Ha- ven union cemetery, was seventy-eight years old yesterday.
 Miss Vattie F. Perkins, of Northampton is visit ing friends in town.
 The Elm City Wheel club make several club runs every week now and are practicng all the new fig ures in the club drills faithfully,
 Charles s. Farmer of Wallingford was in town yesterday, visiting friends.
 The tennis grounds the corner of Grand and season.
 The notice of the opening game of the Fair Haven Quoit club, in yesterdays COURIER should have stated that the game took place last Friday inste ad of Sunday, as it was made to appear by typographical error.
 horse was wandering down Atwater street yes terday just the Newport express came in sight. The animal ventured on the track and struck by the pilot of the engine and of it's fore legs was broken. Dr. Adams was notified and the horse was shot.
 The price of seed oysters in Norwalk is sixty-f1ve cents a bushel, against forty five cents in this The residents on both sides of the river very anxious that watering cart should be provided for these sections of the town as the dust there is ting up subscription and hiring cart 1T the city does not provide one soon: cn-,a. Henry Pratt, of Meriden, is vsi ting Charles Stevens for few days.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
NIT. Besser Presented With Fine
 Watch.

On Sunday evening last an event of con- siderable interest occurred during the session of Horeb lodge, which meets in the COURIER building At the conclusion of the regular exercises the president of the lodge rose and in a few well chosen remarks presented one of the members, MT. Leopold Besser, with a magnificent gold watch, inscribed as follows: Presented to Leopold Besser by Horeb lodge No. 25, LOBE, in recognition of his faith ful services May 2d, 1686." This gentle man, who, by the way, has held every posi- ton of honor within the gift of it's members, has for eight consecutive years been an exeeu- tive committee and had the exclusive charge of the rental of the society rooms. In view of the character of the duties not a little of his time and labor have been demanded and voluntarily furnished with the happiest re- S111tS
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
WallfngfOFd.

William '. Beach, who once resided here, is now living in Minneapolis, Minn.
 J. H. Sheldon and O. B. Yale, of New York, were among the borough's Sunday visitors.
 The High school ball nine vanquished the Meri- den Stars on Saturday afternoon. Score IA to Il.
 W. R. Gilbert has just received new Star bicycle of the 1SS5 model, with ali the latest improve ments. It is dandy, and the finest machine in town.
 The of Mrs. J. J. Bronson Borough of Wallingford is assigned for trial in the Superior court May '.
 The Congregational society held their adjourned annual meeting on Saturday evening and elected the old officers
 Putnam Council o. U. A. M. have invited Coum bia Council of Meriden to visit them the evening of May 10.
 The schools re-opened to-day, and Miss Coleman who has been in Vermont for a few weeks past, has returned and resumed teaching.
 Rev. Charles W. Shelton, secretary of the Ameri- Missionary association addressed the people of the Congregational church Sunday evening.
 Mrs R. L. Spencer and son spent Sunday in town.
 Sam Botsford was in town Saturday evening for the first time in months. May g.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
STATE CORRESPONDENCE.
North Haven.

very pleasant and acceptable surprise was re- gently received by Mrs Bayard Pierpont on the occa sion of her birthday It consisted of present from her sister, Mrs. Jameson, and her family, of Coum- bus avenue Boston, comprising fifty articles both Ornamental and useful, with a catalogue containing
 description of each article Mrs Pierpont also re- 'ceived number of nice presents from her rrlenos at home. w ,
 Mrs Lawrence P. Todd, who has been i'll with pneumonia for number of weeks, is now able to be out and attend to her farming.
 Mir De Forest Jacobs, who for the past two or three years has lived in house alone and cared for himself, died on Monday of this week.
 Two men accompanied by tame bear passed through the town one day this week and were fol lowed by a crowd of children, to whom the bear made an exhibition of trit ks he could perform.
 Mr w E. Dickerman is the happy father of son, born on Saturday morning.
 Miss Ida Bassett who has been sick about week. is not as well to-day. Mrs George Suuires is caring for her. May 1.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
Ladies' Finest HaHd Sewed CuracOa

The greatest bargain ever offered in this city, only $3, worth $5.
 BOLTON G2 NEELY Open Letter From United states Gaug- CT James HI. Peck, of West Haven, Conn.
 WEST HAVEN, Conn.,, March 1, 1886. MEssKs. LEWIS & Co.,, New Haven, Conn: GENTLEMEN-For the last two years l have been great sufferer from Malaria and Kid ney Troubles. I was induAed to give your LEWIS RED JACKET ENTERS trial and I now am happy to say to you that after us- ing five bottles, I am now well man. I have used no other medicine during the time was taking your RED JACKET BITTERS and my recovery is entirely attributed to your Bitters. I cheerfully recommend them to all who are suffering with the above troubles
 Respectfully Yours,
 JAMES H. PECK
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
FIRE HIN THE ATTIC.

E. R. JeGcott's House on York Square
 Damaged $3, 500.
 The fire yesterday noon about l o'clock was in the house on York Square owned by E. R. Jeffcott, of Jeffcott & Bradley, paper hangers. The fire was confined to the roof, but the interior of the house was thoroughly drenched, and the damage to the latter will be about $2, 800 while the furniture was dam aged about $1 ,O0O. Insurance on furniture
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
Starin's New Haven TransDOrla.
 ton LiMe-

Every Day Except SaturdIy.
 GfE@A Leave New Haven from Stsr;r, +SSS sE. PGek P2a at 1915 o'clock p, m- The day, Tuesday and Thursday. The ER1sTIIs fIIs CORNING, Captain spoor, every Monday, Wed. nssday ana "a Friday Returning, leave New York, the the @ starn every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, The only Sunday night boat from New YorIx 'o"'' Fare, with berth in cabin, S1; stateroorn sl. Ex Free Stage leaves the depot on arrival of Hart. ford train, and from corner Of Church and Chans p. m. ~ A Tickets and Staterooms can be purchased of the Downes News O., 351 Chapel street. Peck & BsA-
 "A 0. M. CONKLIN, Agent
 Nnuy II-yxa ~fNo-.-
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
@isIeIla
District of New Haven. ss. Probate c,

District of New Haven, ss Probate Court.
 April 2S, A. D. 1886. UPSTATE of OI,IN H BJRNHAM. of North Ha- IL ven, in said district assigning debtor. The Court of Probate for the district of New Ha- the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their ing and Walter Pond, both of New Haven, con- missioners to receive and examine said claims; and has ordered that said Commissioners meet at Room 23 69 Church street. in said New Haven, on the 18th days of June and July 1886, at 10 o'clock the forenoon of each of said days for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment. Certified from Record
 SAMUEL A. YORK,
 Judge All persons indebted to said estate are requested
 O. B. ADAMS, a29 Ct Trustee
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
ST. FRANCIS ORPHAN ASYLUM.
A Benefit Concert at Carll's Opera
 House.

A Benefit Concert at Carll's Opera
 House.
 On Thursday evening of this week con- cert will be given at Carlls Opera House by the children of St. Francis orphan asylum, assisted by Miss Lizzie c. Gaffney, under the patronage of the Sisters of Mercy. For sev- eral months the children have been diligent ly preparing for this entertainment, and those who are willing to help the institution by their presence will find much pleasant diversion in the efforts of the little folks. Those who have seen them at their rehearsals are very much pleased with their efforts and are hopeful of success crowning their labors. Miss Gaffney will render some of her best vocal selections, and her presence will be an added attraction to those who love artistic singing. The programme of the concert, which will begin at 7:3O o'clock, is as fol- lows: %nicooa SelecfI0nsi To Nisbt onen;no cbaad Band Imag,nary Possessions Characters: Bill Pumpkin, Clem Clodpoll and Solo
 mon Blunt.
 The Twin Sisters-An Operet.a Characters: Nab Stanley, May Queen-elect
 Florence Stanley,
 Corinna, Anna and Mary,
 :.-..-..;.. -...-...-....- -Schoelmates
 Esmeralda,
 IA Gypsy Girl afterwards Florence Coronation of the May Queen-Tableau. Vocal Selections s............. Miss L. c. Gaffney
 The Wand Drill and Table au
 Oh Dear!
 Characters: Mary, Lily and Patty. Where the Rippling Waters Flow ........... Chorus
 The Montezuma Minuet.
 The Auction.
 Characters: Auctioneer and Bidders. Vocal Selections Miss L. c. Gaffney
 Aunt Stillson's Visit to the City Good Night to All. ................ Closing Chorus Selections Band
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
Court Notes.

Before Justice Mix yesterday tried the case of Ellen Bush vs. Patrick Wills claim for money alleged to be due Ellen, for work while an inmate in the defendants house. The amount involved is small. The defense was general denial
 In the City court yesterday morning Patrick Hea- neY pleaded guilty to the charge of having stolen two blankets and a monkey wrench from Frank A. Shafer butcher, 194 St. John street. Shafer ap- peared in court and proved his property, and Hea- ney was sent to jail for thirty days and fined $7
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
NaUgatuck Railroad.

COMMENCING JULY 17th, 1884, trains leave New Haven via H. & D. R. R., connecting with this road at :" ~ FOO g. m.-Connecting at Ansonia with passenger
 train for Waterbury, Litchfeld and Win
 stead. VI $50 8. m.-Through car for Waterbury watertor,
 Litehfie1d, Winsted
 200 D. m-Connecting at Ansonia with passenger
 train for Waterbury
 5:45 p. .m.-Through car for Waterbury Watertown
 Litchfeld, Winsted - 6:29 D. m.-Connecting at Ansonia for Waterbury FOR NEW HAY EEN-Trains leave Winsted: 7:1o a. m, 1:2s p m. with through car, aud at 5:25 D. m TRAINS LEAVE WATERBURY-At 5:SO a m s:s6 a. m, through car, 1O:bO a.. m. 244 p. m.,
 GEORGE W. BEACH supt.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
Sn"N1nT

The funeral of Foreman Birdsey Caldwell of the Peck, Stow tS Wilcox company's foundry will take place Tuesday afternoon The moulders will at tend in body. The factories owned by the com pany will remain idle all day
 The Southington Cutlery company have begun operating their knife department ten hours per day and business in that line is brisk.
 Walter Pryor, supposed by some to have been drowned about year ago Tn C9ok s Pond near New horse shoer in a village twenty miles outside of Boston.
 Saturday forty rods of fencing in the northern part of the town was destroyed by fire started hk boys "
 The Salvation army have given up all hopes or saving the wicked here. The army left town Mon day. May 3.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
The Stone BalIasttng work.

On the Consolidated road stone ballasting is going on rapidly. The work is now from Bridgeport to the Naugatuck junction. When this is completed the men will probably be- gin at Stamford or South Norwalk and come this way In ballasting the Hartford division it was found the work could be done more economically by keeping the work trains this side of the workmen, and this plan is now being adopted on the New York divi-
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04
Scott,s Emulsion OfPure

In Strumous Children and Cholera Infantum. Dr. w. E. Ransom, Hartford, Ind, says ''I find your Emulsion to be an excellent remedy in lung troubles, and especially in strumous children, and a most valuable rem edy in chronic cases of cholera infantum."
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04

HALE'S HONEY is the best Cough Cure, 25, 50c, $1. GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauti6es, 25c. GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions, 25c
 HILLS HAIR & WHIsKER DYE-Black & Brown, BOG. PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS cure in Minute, 25c
 DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are sure cure, BOG.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04

DeIAYeU J uMee
 Counsel in the Birdsall libel suit appeared in the City court, Hartford, Saturday, and Mr. Barbour, for the plaintiff, urged a speedy trial. He suggested Wednesday, but Mr.. Case said he was so occupied that he could not go with the case before the middle of June. After some discussion, Mir Barbour consented, rather than force MT. Case out of the suit, to delay till that time unless an earlier day could be made conven- tent to MT. Case.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-04

Housekeepers, hotels and country board ing houses will save twenty-five per cent. purchasing in our crockery and house fur nishing department. BOLTON G NEELY