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Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
THE PARNELL COMMISSION.

Testimony RehectIng On the Methods of the Land League-Its Effect Is Re- ducInE Rents.
 LONDON, Dec. 4.-On the re-assembling of
 the Parnell Commission to-day witness
 named O'Connor testified that two men nam ed George Teviss and John Cornell induced him to join the inner circle of the league; saying it was fine thing to be soldier of Parnell and that he would get little pay for doing almost nothing. The circle which he joined was known as "The Boys" Wit ness took part in moonlight expeditions of
 f'The Boys," carrying guns and revolyers. Timothy Horan, secretary of branch of the league, paid witness and some others six shillings each on the occasion of one outrage. Timothy Harrington promised to pay the witness and others their own price is they could secure the election of one McSweeny, member of the league, as poor law guard ian. He instructed them not to kill voters
 but only to frighten them greatly and oom- pelI them to sign voting papers. Those who refused were coerced and compelled to sign. MT. Harrington paid the witness seven
 pounds. All the members of the Inner Cir cle belonged to the league. Membership in
 the league wss essential to membership in fsThe Boys"
 O'Coanor further testified that the Cur ragh branch of the league applied to the cen
 traI league for aid for evicted tenants and re- ceived reply on the official note paper of
 the league refusing any relief on the ground
 that the district was too greatly disturbed By the same post, however, was received a
 private letter signed Timothy Harrington in which the reason given for the refusal to re- spond to the appeal of the Curragh branch was that the place was to dull.
 Canon Griffin was called as witness. He described the disturbed condition of Castle Island in 1881 and 1882, and said he believed that many persons were coerced and com pelled to do things which were contrary to their wishes. On cross examination the witt
 ness stated that there were 8 thousand good examplary priests who approved of the crea- tion of the league. He believed that the league kept up the spirit of malice and spleen. Before it began the the work of agi- tation the land was greatly over rented. Witness had in several cases applied to landlords inbehalf of their tenants for re- duction of rent, and had been successful. The Johnson Murder Case. ROCKVILLE, Conn.,, Dec. 4.-Judge An
 drews. of the Supreme court, at Holland this afternoon, after 8 spirited argument by coun- sel, refused to grant continuance of the trial of Mrs. George Johnston for the mur- der of her husband at Stafford Springs last April, until the next term of court, and or dered that the case be tried next Monday.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
Church oftne Messiah.

Last night there was an increased attend- ance at the revival services in the Church of the Messiah. Rev. S. B. Smith sang num- Der of selections from the gospel hymns. Rev. Mrs. Crosby of Danbury made the open ing prayer. Rev. Phoebe Haaaford preached an admirable discourse, passing her remarks on Kings. 1st chapter, 22d verse. Rev. Mrs. Crosby followed Mrs. Hanaford in an earn est, eloquent and practical address. The pastor. Rev. Mir. Squires, made brief ad
 dress. It was announced that Rev. MT. Kim ball of Hartford would preach tonight and MT. Smith lead the singing. The indications point to a very successful work this week al the Church of the Messiah. The public are invited to be present and assist in the sing inp
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
TBE BROWN CASE,

Decision In a Notable Waterbury Case
 Judge Fenn Decides For the Pay-
 ment of she $I25,OOO Note.
 WATERBURY, Dec 4.-Judge Fenn of the Superior court has given a decision in the case of Brown 61 Bros. vs. Vim. H. Brown ct al. executors of the estate of Philo Brown that the plaintiff shall recover for note of $125, 900, given by Philo Brown for money and assets of Brown & Bros, which he had loaned W. H. Brown when the latter was manager of the New York store. This note on the settlement of the estate was kept con- cealed by W. H. Brown from the rest of the stockholders. The judge found that some payments had been made to apply on that $125, 900 note. It is the largest judgment ever rendered in this city. The lawyers were General S. W. Kellogg and J. W. Webster for plaintiff and George E. Terry and John w. filling for defendant
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS
The Emperor,s Health.

BERLIN, Dec. 4.-The emperor drove out at noon to-day, his first outing in ten days. If the tattle in Paris and Vienna had any basis, his condition would be serious enough to alarm Germany. French papers insist that his ear malady has reached critical phase, causing an unceasing purulent dis charge, and that Doctors Beogmann. Bardele- ben and others hold daily consultations. The truth is that the emperor has seen neither of the dhysicians. Their names are invoked for the purpose of raising alarm. His illness is associated with disease requiring treatment by specialists. These reports have elicited a statement in the Court Circular that the health of the emperor is thoroughly satisfac- factory. His drive out in the time when business activity was greatest set all rumors at rest.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
AWeddIng Annfversary.

D. w. Blakeslee, of the firm of c. w.
 Blakeslee 6 Sons, observed the tenth anni-
 verssary of his wedding at his home at the corner of York and Elliott streets last night. A large number of friends of the young cou- pie were on hand and very enjoyable even ing was passed. Several articles were left by the company as pleasant reminders of the oc- caaion, and many wishes for the return of similar anniversaries.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
BOSTON SYMPHONY CONCERTS
MAKES HIS ESCAPE.

The ola Leather man at Large
 Again.
 The .'Old Leather Man" is at large again and is probably wandering through the woods near Hartford. He was found in Mid- dletown Monday and taken to the hospital at Hartford. He escaped and has not yet been taken He is in very forlorn condition and is suffering from the effects of 8 cancer which is located in the lower jaw. The ex- posture to the indictment weather of the past few weeks has affected his system.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
Entertainments. AnoNc THE PTNHs

Another good sized audience enjoyed "Among the Pines" at the New Haven Opera House last night. The play is full of strong dramatic situations and scenic effects, is cleverly acted, and is very attractive and in- teresting from beginning to end. The play will be repeated this afternoon and evening.
 REUBEN GLUE.
 There was another large audience at the Grand last night to witness and enjoy the adroitness of ''Reuben Glue" There will be @ matinee to-day.
 THE QUEENS MATE.
 The Duff Opera company will present the pretty comic opera "The Queens Mate" at the Hyperion tomorrow, Friday and Satur- day evenings. The opera had long run in New York and will be put on by the regular company and mounted with beautiful scenery and costumes.
 BOSTON SYMPHONY CONCERTS. All who may be interested in music, either from love of 1t as students or professionally should support by their presence the concerts by the Boston Symphony orchestra begin ming next Monday night at the Hyperion Every detail will be carried out as carefully as in the concerts at home, in New York and Philadelphia, and the former high standard of this famous organization will be mor' | than maintained. Good seats can be obtain | ed at N. Steinert's music store. Prof. Car Baerman will be the soloist at the first con | cert.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
OHIO wkaITKCAPs.
Continued Excitement in she Stase- Governor Boraker Determined te ExtermxmaGe Them.

{ Continued Excitement i'm the State Governor Roraker Determined ts ExtermHmAGe Them.
 CINCINNATI, Dec. 4-The excitement about whitecaps in southern Ohio, notably in Brown county, continues. The facts are, however, that only two persons have been whipped yet, the last victim being Adam Berkes of Sardinia. But notices in red ink and bearing frightful devices are plentiful. It is easy to see that practical jokers can ma terially assist in this business. It is said that the authorities will make extraordinary efforts to find and punish whoever may be guilty of this crime. Just now 8 trouble some state of affairs exists in Clermont coun- U growing out of an effort to drive colored children out of the schools. Some children were forcibly eiected and their parents went before the grand jury and gave testimony in the matter. Since then the houses of these colored people have been assailed after night with stones, windows and doors being broken down. In some places the colored children and guarded to and from school, and an un- wholesome feeling prevades the neighbor- hood.
 EFFORTS TO ExTERMIHATE THEM.
 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 4.-Attorney Gene- ral Watson yesterday held long consultation with Governor Foraker and later telegraphed the prosecuting attorneys of Brown and Adams counties to meet him in Cincinnati to-day, when some action will be taken against the Ohio Whitecaps. The governor and at torney general think the fair name of the State is at stake and they are determined and order shall be prosecuted. No further whippings have taken place because the citi- gems down there are armed and ready for the night riders, and the Whitecaps know it.
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t the close of the testimony the an executive session, after which i that the board had decided ng discussion that Officer Pat Do eprimanded by the president of the b he meeting adjourned to next Sat- ling at 7:30.
 ALL OVER A WOmAN. 'nard Francisco and StepheK syce SavaselY Pound Each Otl
ALI OVER A WOmAN.

Bernard Francisco and Stephen P.
 Jeyce SavaEelY Pound Each Other
 Jealousy over a Woman Named
 Reed.
 A lively fight occurred near the corner of Shelton avenue and Hazel street late yester- day afternoon. It was between Bernard Francisco and Stephen P. Joyce. It resulted in manner most painful to both of the com batants, but particularly so for Joyce.
 Although the affair was witnessed by quite a number of persons, 1t Is difficult to ascer- tain just how it began. The cause of the bad feelings between the two men is 8 wo- man named Reed. Francisco, who is 8 plas- terer by trade, Is said to have been living with the woman for some time on Shelton avenue. Joyce is joiner and he also has had good deal to do with the same woman In fact, he had gained such a hold upon hel good graces that Francisco became extremely jealous and warned the joiner that he would ''settle" him if he didn't keep away from the woman.
 The two men met yesterday near the Reed woman's rooms on Shelton avenue. A few hot words were followed by blows. Fran cisco received an ugly black eye to begin with, but he left his antagonists head in such a condition that the police ambulance was called to take him to the hospital. It is thought he will be well enough to attend court this morning.
 While the fray was progressing the police office was notified. When the wagon ar rived with Officers Loughlin, Watrous and R. Moore they found Francisco in a saloon and quickly took him into custody. He could hardly see out of his eyes. The case will come up in the City court this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
FuneraIo orDalIas e. Benharn.

The funeral of the late Dallas G. Benham took place from his late residence in Hamden yesterday afternoon at o'clock. There was a very large attendance of relatives and friends present. Rev. Mir. Hubbell, of the M. E. church of Hamden, oficiated and spoke very highly of the deceased. very large number of members of Day Spring lodge, F. A. M., were present at the funeral, and the Masonic services were conducted by Worshipful Master Clark.
 The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful in design, including 8 handsome pillow with the inscription "My Papa" also a very elegant square and compass from Day Spring lodge, F. A. M., of Centerville. Stahl & Hegel had charge of the funeral. The interment was in the Hamden cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
Pastoral Theology.

The Rev. Dr. E. H. levitt of Norwich has
 been nominated for the chair of pastoral theology at the New York Central Theologi- cal seminary.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
Veteran FIremen and Sons' Assocla
 Hf0n.
Atst. Iohn street M. E. Church.

Tomorrow (Thursday) evening will be given at the St. John street M. E. church one of the Rev. I. M. Fosters unique and always entertaining lectures entitled 'tThe Young Man That Is Wanted" large audience will no doubt be there to hear him.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
soc,aDIe at Dwight Place oAurch.

A sociable will be held at Dwight place church this evening. Supper will be served at o'clock and most enJoyable time is ex- peeted An address will be delivered by MT. Tacalain of the senior class of the Yale Theo- logical seminary on ''Sooial Life in Arme- nia." It promises to be very interesting. Music will be furnished by the Dwight Place church orchestra. Dr. Twitchell will also sneak
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
Hinman,s ReaI Estate and Loau

Agency. FIRE. LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE. An Money to loan at 5per cent. interest. iI Savin Rock, with acres; finest site on shore for hotel. Morris Cove House, with 5 acres; splendid chance for a bargain. Care of property @ speciality.
 AMMAN & NIORSEs 63 Church street, R0Om I. Opp postoface
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05

Do you suffer with oatarrhi You can be cured if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier. Sold by druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
District of New Haven, SIS. Probate Court

District of New Haven, ss- Probate Court,
 Dec. 4th, 1888. { TPoN the application of E Emerson J. Terrell, to Isabel Terrell, minor belonging to said district and that said minor is the owner of the following real estate viz One certain piece or land, with all building thereon standing, situated in the town of Woodbridge, county of New Haven. State of Connecticut, and known as the "Oid Town House corner" bounded north by highway. east on highway south land of minor Isabel Terrell, and west On land of the estate of R B. Allen, deceased containing one acre. more or less; one other piecs lying south of the first piece. containing four @ acres more or less, bounded northerlY on lands or the estate of R. B. Allen, deceased and Isabel Ter, Tell, easterly on highway. southery ny ls1d or L. Bradley and R. B. Aleu, deceased. valued at about - dollars, and showing just and reason able for selling said real eetate praying for an order, and that he or some other meet person be empowered to sell the same, as per application on flle dated the 4th day of December, 1888, more fully appears.
 ORDERED-That the foregoing application be heard at Court of Probate to be held in New Ha- ven, within and for the district of New Haven, on the 11th day of December 1888 at ten o'clock fore noon and that notice thereof be published in some public newspaper having circulation in said dis trict before said time assigned
 d5 1t A. HEATON ROBERTSON. Judge.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05

Major General Romeyn B. Ayres, U. s. A., died at Fort Hamilton after an illness oi several months, aged e2 years.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
FOR SALE.

4aaAh A very desirable house and lot on Prospect iI street; other real estate might be taken in exchange. Inquire of
 LIP. Phillips, GLEBE BUILDING, e26 from am. to 12 m.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
Fiftieth Congressional Session
WAsH1NaroN, Dec.

SRNATE-Bills were introduced into the Senate to-day and referred for the construc- ton of two steel rams to be armed with heavy dynamite guns and one for the con- struction of two steel cruisers armed with dy- namite guns.
 Mr. Frye gave notice that he would ask to have the Union Pacific settlement bill made & special order for next Tuesday.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
For sale in Wes1 Hauan
FOR SALE.


 A Two story wooden house on Franklin street .sa for two families. Wooden house on View street, five rooms, city water very little mon ey down. Corner house with store, centrally To cated; must be sold for division among the heirs House and brick barn, centrally located; must be sold for same reason. Good two family wooden house corner Whiting and Hill streets. One family wooden house on Whiting street. A large house l2 rooms barn for seven horses and sheds on Hal lock street; will be sold at bargain For further particulars enquire of l.. ASHER, Real Estate anC Auctioneer, 153 Church street. Taking care oi property and rents speciality. oil
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
PROHIBITION STATE SOCIAL.
Banner Presentation To-Morrow .
 LoOmis, Temple.

Banner Presentation To-Morrow at L0Omis' Temple.
 Tomorrow the Prohibitionists of Connecti- cut gather at Loomis' Temple. A banquet will be served at 12:30 (noon) and will be followed by toasts, speeches and conference on the issues of the day and matters which especially interest cold water men. Mir. E.J. Wheeler, president of the Brooklyn Prohibi- tion club, late one of the editors of the Voice, and one of the brightest minds in the coun- l try, A. R. Heath of the Voice, Rev. s. B. Forbes, Hon. Hiram Camp, Col. Knowlton, Mrs. .Besdle, Chairman Smith and many other ! noted Prohibitionista will take part. The ! tickets will be $1 and can be procured at Prohibition headquarters or at Loomis' Tem- pie from 10 to 11:30 on Thursday. A large gathering of ladies and gentlemen is looked Il for A banner will be presented to the town showing the largest gain in Prohibition votes | in proportion to the total population.
 THE FIRE OOMMHssHONERt. l The Absentee Question-Action to be Devised on the Subject.
 The regular meeting of the board of fire
 commissioners last night was varied some what by the large number of absentees which the chief reported. This matter of absentees has grown to be serious question for the
 board, and special meeting will be held shortly to devise some method of correcting the abuse. In consequence the action on the
 report was deferred last night.
 These appointments were confirmed: J. w Camp was made foreman of steamer No
 8 in place of Charles Dyer, who resigned
 Augustus Weidman was made permanent hosernan of No. in place of James Fitzsim
 mons also resigned. J. W. Stoddard's res ienation as captain of hose Twas accepted
 These applications for positions were read
 and ordered placed on file: Martin Leonard c. Fl. Durant, J. W. Allen, H. E. Hall and
 E. W. Russell. An applica tion for fir, l alarm box for the corner of Shelton avenue l and Bassett street was referred to the com
 mittee on fire alarm telegraph with power.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
CATAR R H

4 particle Is applied Into each nostril and le agreeable. Price 30 cents at Druggists'; by mail registered ,i60 cents. ELK BROS., 66 Warren St NeW York. nl6 eod&w
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

has& Five rooms corner of Park and South sts.
 il five rooms No. 55s State street; five rooms EA Lewis street, Fair Haven, and several othel tenenents in different parts of the city.
 ap16 If JACOB HELLER, o8 Olive street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05

k1A A new brick house suitable for two fami- f1 lies and e frame house on Orchard street.
 One two family house on Elm street. One two family house in Fair Haven. Two twofami1y houses on Gill street.
 Building lots on Dwight street and in Weetville. Also Il acres meadow land in Orange
 The above will be sold at low prices and on easy terms. A. D. BALDWIN, api6 If 37 Gil street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Abolish the Electoral College.

Co Aboi18h the EAOcbOr31 COAAeSes
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Representative Stone of Kentucky to day introduced joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution providing that the President and Vice President shall be chosen every fourth year by the direct votes of the people. The resolution provides that the board authorized by the laws of each State to count the votes for State officers shall also count the vote of the State for President and Vice-Prssident, certify the result under oath and transmit the same to the proper officers of the government before the second Monday in December next succeeding the election. A section of the bill forbids the holding of any local or State cleo ticas except for members of Congress on the day set apart for the election of President and President. The electors for Presi- dent and Vice President shall be chosen on the first Tuesday in November.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
See Jays, Sockable.


 The first sociable and ball of the dry goods salesmen of New Haven will be given at Lin coin Rink this evening. It promises to be a grand success, and the series of sociables to be given throughout the winter will undoubt- edly be opened in most pleasurable man. ner The association of dry goods salesmen is called the "See Jays" They have deter- mined that neither money nor hard work shall be wanting to make their sociables among the most enjoyable of the season. Geary's full orchestra will furnish music for dancing The prompting will be done by Cappelle. A large number will undoubtedly avail themselves of an evenings pleasure with the 'fSee Jays" Veteran FIremen and Sonss Assocla- 1f0ns The Veteran Bremen and Sons Fair con- tinues to draw large crowds nightly and promises to be big success. The voting last night stood as follows: Gold headed cane-D. W. Sharp 1. Foresters' pin-W. a. Kilbride 3, F. Mad. den 1.
 Ladies' gold watch-Lens Madden 12 vina TwitchelI 9.
 Elks' p;n-Morris Calm 1, T. Madden 8, T E. Twitchell 3, F. R. Garloek 5.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05

The Russian minister of finance states that that the surplus in the Russian treasury for 1887 was 56, 500, ,000 roubles.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
The Young Mems Institute, s4S Chapel Street.

O 15 Centurys, 10 Atlantics, Scribners and merous others. Besides having them on file in the reading room they loaned to members in the same manner as books, when they first come out.
 Memberships cost $3 % for one year, or Oo for three months. al tf
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-05
THE SENATE TARIFF BILL.

The Senate tariff bill was then taken up
 and after it's reading had been commenced
 the presiding officer discovered that a motion
 to dispense with the formal reading of the bill had been made and agreed to last session and he read the report of the proceeding from the record,
 Mir. Vance said that Democratic senators who had amendments to offer to the tobacco section (the first in the substitute) were not prepared to offer them to cay, but would be tomorrow. He therefore asked it's postpone ment until 2 o'clock to-morrow. MT. Allison-If this bill is to be postponed until to morrow suggest that it be taken up immediately after the morning business. MT. .Vance-That will be agreeable to me. The bill was then postponed until to-mor- row and the Senate at 12:55 adjourned. HoUsE-The Speaker laid before the House the annual reports of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Comptroller of the Cur reney; appropriately referred. Mr. Donald, of Minnesota, presented pe- tition of citizsns of North Dakota for the immediate admission into the Union of South Dakota and Montana, and for constitutional conventions in North Dakota, Washington ! territory and New Mexico; referred to the committee on territories.
 Mir. MeRae, of Arkansas, introduced bill to allow persons who have abandoned their homstead entries to make another entry; re- ferred.
 MT. Dingley, of Maine, called up his bill, which was made special order for to-day, providing for the erection of monument to Major General Henry Knox of Thomaston, Me. After long discussion and several amendments, to which the familiar point oi ''no quorum was raised, the matter went ! over without action and the, House adjourn.
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FOR RENT.
BARGAINS.

A1eA Tue desirable one family house, Mo- ae 5sI Lyon street. For particulars inquire at
 lEsRs ju26 eodtf 13s UNION STREET.