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Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
A Sill Alarm.

% Yesterday afternoon about five o'clock a still alarm of fire was given for fire in the chimney of George St. John Sheffeld's resi- dence, 31 York Square. No. 3's hose wagon was called out, but the fire was put out be- fore much damage was done. The house vas filled with smoke and for few minutes there was a good deal of excitement
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
BAKING POWDERS,
The Latest Official Tests as to thei
 Relative Purity.

Relative Purity.
 The present interest in the matter of food adulterations, and the agitation of the ques- tion of national and local legislation for the purpose of preventing them, have caused more than ordinary attention to be given to the report of the Ohio State Food Commission, which reveals the extent and character of the adulteration found in many of the baking powders of the market. The presence of so large a number of powders made from alum, as was found by the commission, has not been suspected, nor was it supposed that some of the cream of tartar and phosphate brands, whose manufacturers have held them up to the public as pure and wholesome, had become so deteriorated by the use of impure ingredients in compromising them.
 The Ohio commission examined thirty diff ferent kinds for their strength and impurities, and declared that powder the pest-as it was of course the purest-which, being of effective strength, contained residuum in smallest quan- tity. In these baking powders sold in this State the following percentage of residuum or inert matter were found:
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IhaVe been a sufferer from catarrh for the past eight years. Having tried num- Der of remedies advertised as 'fsure cures" without obtaining any relief, I had resolved never to take any other patent medicines, when friend advised me to try Ely's Cream Balm. I did so with great reluctance, but can now testify with pleasure that after using it for six weeks believe myself cured. It balm.-Joseph Stewart, 624 Grand avenue, Brooklyn. f8 eodScw2w
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
STATE CORRESPONDENTS.
North HaveMs COMPLIMENTARY VISIT TO MIR. BAssETT-A rNT0v TIME


 A COMPLIMENTARY VISIT TO MIR. BAssETT-AN
 ENJOYABLE TIME.
 February 10.-A party of ninety three trends of Mir. and Mrs Munson Bassett paid them visit last Tuesday evening. Most of the company were from Hamden Plains, Mrs. Bassett's former home, some came from New Haven and a few from North Haven. The affair was intended a surprise to Mir. Bassett, who, understanding that few neigh bors were coming iR for dance, assisted with alacrity in taking up carpets and re- moving furniture from rooms needed for dancing, while some of the neighbors being let into the secret by Mrs. Bassett offered and provided shelter for the large number of horses expected, so that all were comfortably housed and the owners danced until nearly 4 o'clock in the morning without feeling anxious about animals left out in the cold and storm. A large jolly party came in four horse barge and there were several two- horse barges and sleighs. The company brought their own music for the dancing and refreshments furnished by a caterer in New Haven. Three large tables were spread with bountifu1 supply of cold ham, tongue and all the luxuries of the sea- son. Some of the party found the way to the cellar and helped themselves and all who wished to MT. Bassett's cider. It was remarked that the night was too short. Work continues brisk in the several print ing offices.
 Miss Evie Bassett commenced work fol Mir. Vibbert in Clintonville yesterday. Miss Emma Tuttie, who teaches school al Cedar Hill, was taken sick on Monday morning and was not able to go to he1 school. She is now some better.
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The nature of the residuum bears directly upon the question of health. That in Royal is declared by the Commission to be perfectly harmless. In the case of the alum powders it is considered hurtful, yet the amount found in three of the cream of tartar pow ders-the Cleveland, Dr. Price's and Sterling averaged about the same that in the Crystal, an alum powder. In the phosphate powders the inert matter is exceedingly large, being more than third of their entire weight.
 The importance of the information con- vsyed by theee figures can be best understood by simple comparison. Take for instance the first two named powders-the Royal and Cleveland's. The inert matter or residuum in Cleveland's is seen to be about in 2 more than in the other, which is difference of 40 per cent, the Royal being purer than Cleveland's by corresponding figure. The inert matter in Horsford's is over five times, or more than 400 per cent. greater than in the Royal. The relative purity of all brands can be computed in like manner.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11

The Longest Word In the Dictionary Is incompetent to communicate the. mex pressible satisfaction and incomprehensible consequences resulting from judicious ad ministration of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription, preparation designed especially for the speedy relief and permanent cure of all female weaknesses, nervousness and dis eases peculiar to the female sex. The only remedy for woman's peculiar ills, sold by druggists, under a positive guarantee, to give satisfaction. See guarantee on wrapper of bottle. This guarantee has been faithful- ly carried out for many years by the pro prietors.
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Another, another, and still yet another! Will the terrible mo- notony of this current of brain strain, insan- ity and suicide never cease from sweeping into the great sea of daath lifa after lifa
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eovernment bonasclosed as follows:

Chicago Grain and Provision Market. Closing quotations Reported over Private Wires to Edwin Rowe lk Co.,. Commissioa Mer- chants. 4es New York Produce Exchauge. New York.
 The following shows the quotations at F. M
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
TAKEN INSANE.

Thomas Fitch, aged forty years, of Sauga- tuck, was on Thursday taken to the insane retreat at Hartford Lately Fitch had shown signs of insanity and Wednesday he became worse. He started afoot, as he thought for Washington, D. O., and wandered into the government canal through Great Marsh at the entrance to Westport harbor. He was up to his waist in water, wading through floating ice, and nearly frozen.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
ga1Irnads.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HARTFORD R. R,
 Tamuary IS. 1SSS.

TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS FOLLOWS:
 For New york.*a:5s, *4:2o tdaiIy excep 4:oS *5:os s;4e fs:!o *4o5. :so way to BTtsssPoSs sGe sse *2oo @ soo ga0 .7os sssPA6ss Ps s5 f0
 Washington Night Express via Harlem RivernLeayes at 4 sl15S , E. m daily; stops at Mil
 For Boston via Springfeld-*1:O2, 6:52, 500 *11;o5 9; m, *1:16, BIO, *6:a6 D. m. sUNDAYs-1:o2 -*1:30, 8:05 HOBO a. m fast express. +3:O0 p. m. fast express 6:15 p. m. SUNDAYs-*1:So 8. m.
 For Boston via Hartford and New York and New England K. R.-*2:3O a. m. daily.
 For Boston via Air Line and N. Y. and N. E SUNDAYs-*5:0op D. m. Etc.-*12:25 night, *1:o2 night C'2:5o 9. m. to Hartford 6:5a, 500 t1o:2s, *11 O5 m, 12:1o, *1:16 s:1O, 5:oa (555 to Hartfor '6:26 s:1a, 9:45 p. m. SUNDAYs-*1:02 night, F6:26 D. m. SHORE LINE DIVISION.
 For Nevv London, Etc.-*1:3O night, SOS HOBO, 11:05 m. +300, 5:15, SIS, (3:15 and 6:20 m. Guilford accommodation Wednesdays and Sat. urdays only) SUNDAYs-*1:30 night. AIR LINE DIVISION.
 For MiddIetOWns VflIimantic, Etc. Leave New Haven for all stations at sCs g. m, 1:a5 Middletown with Connecticut Valley R. R., and at Willimantic with N. '. and N. B: and N. L. and N. R. R. at Turnersville with Colchester Branch. Trains arrive in New Haven at 9:15, a. m, 1:22, H65S, S:53 p. m. NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
 Trains leave New Haven, via the New Haven and Derby R. R. connecting with this division:
 For WInsted and way stations at 7:15 and 9:52 8. m.; 2:30 and 5:45 p. m.
 For Waterbury and way stations at 7:3O p. m.
 For New HaVen: Trains leave Winsted at 7:13 and 9:40 am, 1:20 and 6:10 D. m Leave Water bury at 5:3} s:26and 0;54 m. 2:42 and 7:31 p.
 All the above trains connect with trains Wa tertown Branch. NORTHAMPTON DIVISION,
 For North Adams Turner's Falls Williamsburg, HOIyOke and New Hartford and intermediate stations, trains leave New Haven at 7:45 a.. n. and 400 p.
 For Northampton and points this side, at ii :04 and 6:25 p. m.
 From N NorthamptOn, trains arrive at 9:17 6. m., 4:55 p. m., and from Orth Adams, etc. at :36 and 655 D. m.
 For Saratoga. at 7:45 a.. m., arriving at 3:s0 p.
 O. M. SHEPARD, c. T. HAMPSTEAD,
 General Sup't. Gen. Pass. Agent Express Trains. tLoeal Express.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Court of Common Pleas-Criminal
 SB6a-TudDe Stu6IeV.

The Carrie Mix case which has been on trial in this court was finished last evening. In the City court Judge Pickett found the woman guilty and she took an appeal She was charged with keeping disorderly house on Ashmun street. At 2 o'clock Judge Studley delivered his charge and the jury re- tired. They returned verdict of guilty, and Judge Studley inflicted penalty of $100 fine and six months in jail.
 Given Three Months in JaIl.
 Joseph King, who was charged with ob- taining goods on false Pretenses from P. J. Kelly & Co.,, pleaded guilty in this court yes terday and was sentenced to three months in jail. In the lower court he was fined $100 and sentenced to iail for one year
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
FUNERAL OF M. H. WILSON.

The funeral of the late Moses H. Wilson, whose death at the age of seventy-fve years occurred on Tuesday last, was held Thursday afternoon from the Wilson House on John street. The family and immediate friends of the deceased were present. Rev. MT. Fitz- gerald of St. Peters church, Milford, said the burial service, after which the remains were taken to Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridge port for interment
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
On HtIIhouse Avenue.

Ex- Judge W. O. Robinson has purchased thirty feet of land on HiIlhouse avenue, south of St. Mary's church, and will erect resi- denca there
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11

NEW YORK, Feb. 10. Stocks opened higher this morning, the advances extending to h per cent. and further improvement followed but the market soon settled into the usual dullness stagnation and prices began to yield, the only features being drop in Manhattan and the advance in Richmond and West Point preferred. The market finally closed dull and about steady at close to the first prices.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL & SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers:
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Court of Common Pleas-CIviI Side
 Imdpa DNuafnU.

The case of Margaret B. Tyler vs. the West Haven Land company was resumed yester~ day. Attorney Russell for the plaintiff rep resented supplementary complaint to meet the. demurrer which was made by the de- fendant week ago. In it he claims that MT. Waddingham is responsible, that MT. Kimberly was only his agent and that Mir. Waddingham was either dormant partner or principal. The suit is to recover for a note of $5, ,000 and the interest on notes of $50, ,000 given to the defendant which are not yet due, also fsr the taxes which have been paid by the plaintiff.
 Attorney LOomis 50 Get Paid.
 Judgment by default was entered in the Court of Common Pleas yesterday in the case of Seymour c. Loomis against the Mer- chants Electric Light company. Mr.Loomis was at one time attorney for the company, and having trouble to get his fees he brought suit, alleging damages at $352. 79.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Fulton Market

DIGS FEET, steamed cooked, ready for use. 1 quality guaranteed Orders taken up to morning HALLS, d2 ITO Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
MARRIED IN HARrFoRn,

Howard Knapp, Yale '82, famous athlete and son of the junior member of Crefut & Knapp of South Norwalk, was married Thurs day evening at the residence of the brides parents, to daughter of Charles E. Perkins of Hartford, president of the State Bar asse- citation
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
STOPPAGE

Of the secretions and urinary organs is fearful source of disease and death. Hunts Remedy is an absolute regulator and cure, and has saved the lives of thousands. Sold by all apothecaries and dealers.
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Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Milford.
WII1OFUs NEW HAVEN MIIsIcIANS TO ASSIST

 A complimentary musicale will be given by Volunteer council No. 819, Royal Arcanum, at the Town Hall, Milford, next Tuesday even- ing, programme as follows: Overture "Radieuse ''............. .Gottschalk Miss Mabel Bosworth, Dr. Chas. W. Vfshno.
 Miss Clark, Mrs. Platt. Messrs. Smith. Violin Solo, "Fantaisie Caprice" Veirxtenps
 MT. W. E. Haesche. sonrano Solo q, Elegie. .Massenet ootrAno 0ol' b. Maiden with Lips so Rosy.''...
 Miss Nellie Clark Soprano and Tenor Duett "Ah! che Ia morten n from ''Trovatore, Verdi Miss Norah Russell, Mr. Wn. H Brown. Address Good of the Order,
 Grand Regent w E. Cunning. pio,,o Colo a, Grand Galop de Concert .Kettever i"no 0oio' b. La Colombo (The Dore). .Gottschalk
 Miss Mabel Bosworth. Duet "Hebe" from the Opera of Don Quixote,
 Miss Clark and Mrs. Platt. Tenor Solo, lo,....................-Wr. WI. Wm. H. Brown Violin Solo, ''Gavotte Mignon, ... sarasate
 Mir. W. E. Haesche. Soprano Solo, Bright Star of Love-" with Violin Miss Nora Russell, MT. W. E. Haescne. Quartette. La Valse, ''The Year. Jackson Miss Clark, Mrs. Platt and Messrs. Smith. 'Accompanists---Mr. s. R. Ford, Dr. c. W. Vshno. The committee are E. B. Holloway, Geo. E. Bailey, Joseph E. Platt, George J. Smith and secretary A. B. Gardner.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
RrnuisIDms, EtC.

06S Grand Avenue. 98S We are still selling frst-class goods at very low rates for cash. . We have just received nice quality of Georgia Bank and Block Island Goldfish. Also some line Canned goods all of the best brands. Golden Gate Fruit, cans $1.
 Oranges. oranges. Havanas 1sc dozen Double O's 12c dozen, and very nice Floridas
 A new lot of fine N. O. Molasses.
 Durham Butter in rolls and tubs Glastonbury Creamery in rolls 35c - Don't forget our Tea and Coffee. as we are very sure you will be we'll pleased with quality ana price. c,, A full assortment of Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats always to be found in our market.
 J. D. NorfhoP
 965 Grand Avenue. Telephone
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Probate COurt-Judge A. Heaton R ob-
 ertgOn.

The concluding arguments in the contest to determine whether the late George Jung's legal residence was in New Haven were heard by Judge Robertson yesterday. His honor reserved his decision. He will probably be occupied a week in examining the authorities before he decides the case, which involves complex questions of law. If Jung's resi- dence is here his Brooklyn wife gets $1,500 of the 5000 he left. If in Brooklyn, she receives all of it according to New York law.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
General State News,

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND. The inventory of the estate of Oliver Mead, Of Greenwich, has been filed, and he left about $500, 900 worth of property.
 A BRAKEMAN's LEG CRUSHED. Frank Vund, a brakeman on Consolidated freight train, fell under the wheels Wednes- day afternoon at Larchmont. His leg was so badly crushed that it will have to be am putated.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
LraueIecs7 DaxGG...
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT 6

 Daily for New York-Fare 75e, tncIU ing ngberth-Excurston Tickets (good days) $I.25.
 Steamer C.H.NoRTHAHI,C c Capt wolgemuth ca, NewHaven 12o'clock ?. .f1-, Sunday excepted Start sold at Peck Bishops, and st Klock' DrUt Store. Steamer CONTINENTAL Capt. Steve ns. leaves New Haven ct f6:15 a. m. Sundays excepted. From New York-The 0. H. EORTHAM leaves Peck Slip at D. n., and the CONTINENTAL at Il p. un., Sundays exceptee, Saturday 12 o'clock mid Sunday Boat forN. York-steamer NEW HAVEN at 10:30 p. Staterooms sold ai the Elliott House
 Free stage from Ins Building ai g p. n Tickets sold and baggage checked thEc to Philadelphia (via both routes) Baltimore aDs Washington SaarIn's New Haven Transports
 ton Line.
 Every Day Except Saturday.
 Nf%A Leave New Haven, from Starin'r .EaazS@5<7sz&szaSD Dock. ct 1915 o'clock D. m. The JOHN H. STARIN, Captain McAlister, every Sur CORNING, Captain spoor, every Monday, Wednes day and Friday. Returning, leave New York from Pier 1S foot of Courtland street, at g D. m- the Starin every Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Corning every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday The only Sunday night boat from New York
 Fare, with berth in cabin, 75c; stateroom $1. ES cursion tickets $1.25,
 Free Stage leaves the depot arrival of Hart ford train, and from corner Church and Chape streets every half hour commencing at s:30 o'clock D.
 Tickets and Staterooms can be purchased of the DowneS News Co.,, S69 Chapel street, Peck & Bishop o. M. CONKLIN, Agent, InY31 New Haven, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Tne In1trna1 at1d Courier.

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, l5 CENTS A WEEK, 50 GENTS A MONTH, $500 A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
SUICIDE DUE TO MEN
 TAI STRAIN AND OVERWORK.

A Brilliant Noumg Lawyer Becomes
 Insane and Blows Out His Brains.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
TmH COURT RECORD.
Superior Court Civil SIde Juds

 Superior Court - Civil SIde = Judge
 Fem.
 There was short calendar session of this court yesterday with Judge Fenn on the bench. The first case taken up was that of Miller vs. Benton & Nichols. George E. Miller brought suit against the firm for breach of contract. They refused to further occu- py portion of factory on Temple street which had been burnt down. Benton & Nichols won the case in the Superior court, but the Supreme court ordered new trial and this morning Johnson T. Platt appeared in court and asked that the defendants be allowed to file a new answer. He gave as his reasons for this that the defense had been laboring under 8 misapprehension in the matter, and that unless his motion was granted serious damage would be done to the defendants. Judge Fenn reserved his de- cision
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Gases Assigned.

The following Jury cases were asslSneo TOT the Superior court yesterday at meeting ot the New Haven county bar: Tuesday, Febru- ary 14-Sleeman vs. Hotchkiss, special, Dale's appeal, Yale Castor company vs. Munson. Wednesday, February 15-Gorham vs. North Haven, Farnham vs. Hinman, Yang vs. Troup, Broschart vs. Futile, Palmer vs. But Ter and Spitz Bros. & Work vs. Pemberton.
 Representative MunsOn's Stock.
 City Attorney James P. Platt of Meriden made an application before Judge Fenn yes terday for the appointment of a receiver for the Yale Castor company. This motion was vigorously opposed by Attorney 0. s. Ham ilton, who appears for ex-Representative H. w. Munson of Hamden, on grounds that promise very interesting developments. Quite recently the Yale Castor company sued MT. HamiIton's client for about $2, 600, claimed to be owed by MT. Munson as sub scription on stock of this company. The Yale Castor company was organized in 1883 and it is claimed consisted of man named Schenck, one other man and MT. Munson. The company never has manufactured any thing, but did succeed in getting MT. Munson to pay in about $2, ,000 in hard cash. When sued on the balance of his stock subscription MT. Munson claimed that the company never in fact existed as legal corporation. Judge Fenn continued the case. A peculiar feature of the ease the defendant claims is that the company has filed sworn statements in the Secretary of State's office year after year that all of it's capital stock of $22, ,000 had been paid in, and if so how can Munson owe the company anything on his subscription.
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 horse, noiled on payment of costs. Violation of liquor law-Andrew P. Hotshkiss, continued until February 15; Mary Sullivan, $7 fine and $14 costs; Ed ward Scheiler, continued until February 15.
 Breach of peace Edward Washburn, $3 February Il; Edward Moriarty, discharged. Court Notes. The jury in the district court at Water bury yesterday reported disagreement af- ter nearly four hours deliberating in the case of Margaret Hickey os Naugatuck vs. Wilson Clark. The action was to recover g, 800 for breach of promise.
 The Cost of a Farewell Salute. Dr. Ralph A. Blood, of Waterbury, is su- ing the New York and New England railroad for $1 ,0OO damages inflicted in a very queer way. He was a passenger on the last car of a train, and, as it passed the Plume & At wood works in Waterbury, he went out up on the rear platform to throw a farewell sa- lute to friend in the factory The door was open, and when the brakeman shut it he nipped Dr. Blood's finger and damaged it and him, he thinks, $1 ,000 worth. The case is before Judge A. P. Bradstreet and a jury in Waterbury.
 GeRcr1l MefV1n'g Suit.
 J. Homer Hildreth of 291 Broadway, New York, as attorney of S. E. Merwin & Son of this city, has brought suit against Justice Andrew Jackson Rogers of the Tenth civil district court of New York for losses incur red by them in consequence of the arbitrary and unlawful action" of Justice Rogers in re- fusing to grant judgment for Merwin 6 Son against John A. Mapes, their debtor. Jus tice Rogers has demurred that there is no nf oaks ;a were judicial.
 MT. Hildreth has sued Mr. Mapes, 8 grocer at 180th street and Third avenue, for $125 95, the balance of bill due. When the case was called MT. Hildreth said he was ready. The justice said he had letter from Mapes plead ing sickness The same day Austin, Nichols & O., who had claims against Mapes, got an sheriff's man levy on the stock. This, it is claimed, upset the Merwin claim.
 A steam Barge Attached.
 At the instance of Attorney William P. Niles, an attachment was placed on the New York steam barge Jerry yesterday to secure a claim of about $500 preferred by William A. Wright of the Fair Haven Marine railway. The case will probably be settled by the owners. Keeper Thomas has charge of the vessel.
 Pies ana Puddings and Sauces and
 Prohibition.
 The recent criticism in Hartford of Miss Parloa, the celebrated instructor in the art and mysteries of successful cooking, whose courses of lectures in this city were 80 inter- esting to many New Haven ladies, was fsat down upon" by the audience. One of the ladies present said she did not think it neces- sary to pay any attention to the note, ,and the majority of those present warmly applauded the teacher when she finished her explana- ton.
 Miss Parloa had been instrueting her class in the mysteries of certain dish when note was handed to her with the request that it be publicly read. Miss Parloa accordingly read it. It was frem the WOnan's Christian Tenn perance union, and after acknowledging thorough appreciation of Miss Parloa's s5ili- ties as cook and her efforts to make cooking something better than mere drudgery, it ar-
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
City Court Criminal Side - Judge
 Pickett

P1cKetL.
 Abusing horse-Luke Rogers, nolled; same, making false statement on hiring horse, noiled on payment of costs.
 Violation of liquor law-Andrew P. Hotshkiss, continued until February 15; Mary Sullivan, $7 fine and $14 costs; Ed ward Scheiler, continued until February 15. Breach of eace-Edward Washburn, $3 and costs; John Moriarty, continued until February Il; Edward Moriarty, discharged.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
EinamCtaI.

A DuII Day on Change Manhattan Takes a Drop While Richmond and West Peint Goes UP-Little Change In Prices for tho General List.
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Court Notes.

The jury in the district court at Water bury yesterday reported disagreement af- ter nearly four hours' deliberating in the case of Margaret Hickey oe Naugatuck vs. Wilson Clark. The action was to recover 2,500 for breach of promise.