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Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
HORTON AT INDIANAPOLIS.

Meeting of the President and Vice
 President Eleet-RecepsI0ns fn Their HonOK-Polities Apparently Tabooed.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. I5.-The people of Indianapolis had several opportunities to- day to get a good look at the Republican presidential ticket ss General Harrison and Mr. Morton took 6 walk. About 10:3O o'clock General Harrison invited his guest to go out with him. The air was bracing and in vigorating. They crossed over from Dela- ware to Meridian street, which is regarded as the finest resident street in the city, and walked northward away from the business section of the city. They then crossed the street and walked toward the city, coming almost to the business limits and arriving home at lunching time, having covered fully three miles. Meanwhile Mrs. Harrison took Mrs. Morton out in the family carriage for drive about the city. They visited the art exhibit and pottery show at the residence ot Mrs. Nylo Ritzinger on North Tennessee street and both ladies purchased couple of small souvenirs. Mrs. Mckee accompanied them.
 In the afternoon and evening there were many callers at the Harrison residence; some few came to talk politics with the general and pay their respects to his guest, but the great majority of the calls were of purely social character
 It is said that Chairman Huston's visit to General Harrison was for the purpose of talking over the maintenance of the present thorough party organization in the State and the the chairman sought the advice of Gene- ral Harrison. The general is represented as manifesting just the same interest in party organization that he did prior to his nomina- tion and election.
 MT. Morton this Morning accepted the in- vitation of the board of trade to public re- ception. The reception will be held in Thomp- son hall, the property of the city, from to 10 pm. Friday night. MT. Morton stated to- day that he expected to start for home on Saturday, but the members of General Har- rison's family say that their guests will be prevailed upon to remain over Sunday and longer if possible.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

One Train Runs Into Another on the
 Northampton Road on Account of
 Negligence.
 There was smashup on the Northampton road in the cut just under the Grand avenue bridge last night shortly after Il o'clock. Conductor Beal's freight train was run into by an engine and two cars. The caboose was demolished. The stove was overturned, which set fire to the caboose. The flames shot high in the air and it is probable that both trains would have been consumed had not the accident happened just back of No. 2's engine house. The firemen put the fire out. The cowcatcher of the lest car was smashed. Fireman Brewer, son of Defective Brewer, who was on the rear train, had one of his fingers maneled. The accident was due to negligence, as @ fagman was not sent hack to warn the other train. The first train was standing just around sharp curve and could not be seen by the oncoming train. It has been wonder to people in that vicin- ity that more accidents have not happened at this point on the Northampton on account of carelessness in not sending out fagmen, as there is no signal at the curve.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
mlssrNG MAN FOUND.

Edward K. Smith of Hartford Re-
 turns at Last-The Missing Yale
 Graduate.
 HARTFORD, Dec. 13.-Edward E. Smith, 8 man twenty nine years of age, harmlessly in sane, has just returned to his home in this city after 8 most peculiar trip. He is 8 son of Captain Elizur Smith of the tugboat George w. Smith, who lives at No. 21 Allen Place. E. E. Smith had for some time pre- vious to the 29th of June been confined in the Retreat, but fefore the above date he was allowed by the authorities of the hospi- tai to go to his fathers home for a couple of weeks as a sort of vacation. On that date he mysteriously disappeared and nothing had been seen or heard of him until about o'clock this morning, when he was brought home by New Haven man, friend of Cap tain Smiths family. Smith says that he walked hundreds of miles aimlessly, sleeping in barns and other outbuildings, and begging his food. He went away we'll dressed and came back in rags. Smith was one of the brightest members of Yale's ola ss of '82. Mental overwork overthrow his reason.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
THE RIRmINGHAm TRAGEDY.
maxor Thompson a Witness Befor
 GarnnaESa

Mayor ThompsOn a Witness Before
 the COronerss Jury.
 BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 15.-The coro- ner's jury began investigating the shooting of last Saturday; Mayor Thompson was the only witness examined. He testified that the crowd continued to advance on the jail after repeated warnings given by himself, the sheriff and many others. The crowd made many threats and he believed they were in earnest. Re heard considerable talk of dynamite; could not say whether the first shot was fired by the officers or by the crowd. He had given orders to hold the iail at all hazards. He did not call out the military because he believed the civil author itics could hold the jail and was opposed to the use of troops only as last resort. May Or Thompson said he had intended to bring the force of officers out of the jail and make an attempt to drive the crowd back from the alley-way leading to the entrance, but was cut off from the lail and could not get back. The investigation will be resumed to-mor- row. The troops have all left the city and only small force of deputy sheriff is TOW guarding the jail. All is quiet
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
SPORTING MATTERS.

VIII New Haven Win TO-Nfghts- Probable Signing Of Rusher HIII- The Team Must be Strengthened Meeting of she Stockholders. The Hartfords play at the rink tonight. The home team will try hard to win. Go and encourage the boys, for they are playing strong game if they are getting beaten. MeesIeg of the Stockholders. The stockholders of the New Haven team had 8 meeting last night. The principle talk was the poor showing of the team and how it could be strengthened. The general opinion was the same that the COURIER has already stated, that the defence of the home team was all right but that the rush line needs strength ening.
 The COURIER said Thursday that the team would be strengthened, and the directors afe now trying to get Hill of the Salems. Phelan is at present in Massachusetts endesvoring to bring him to terms. It is probable that he will be here, but if he doesn't someone else will be engaged.
 Last Nights Game. The Meridens ran against a snag last night. The Bridgeports defeated them to 3.
 The New Schedule. A new schedule has just been made out by the league magnates to January 1, and it will be found on our fourth page.
 Third ergan Recital. This evening, at Dwight Place church, the third and concluding concert by Prof. Par sons, will be given at Dwight Place church. The programme will be as follows:
 ASSISTING TALENT. Miss Phoebe E. Conklin, Mrs. E. A. Parsons Miss Bertha Gray, Miss Nellie A. Reyes, Mrs. M. A, Griggs, Dwight Fl Church Society
 PROGRAMME. Offertoire-D minor. Batiste
 Mr Parsons. Cradle Song-By request. .............. .Taubert
 Ladies' Chorus
 Miss Conklin. l a. Elevation .-..-..--.. Sa1nt-Saens
 MT. Parsons. Open Thy Lattice. ................ .Gregh
 Mir. Babcock. Approace of Spring. ........................Ga .Gade
 Ladies' Quartette. fa. Nocturn 6rom Midsummer Nights Dream)
 .Mendelsshon b. Penserosa Heller Id. Musett9. --..........-.....--.Ba Bat1ste
 MT. Parsons.
 Miss Conklin Bridal Chorus from Rose Maiden) )..-........ .Cowen
 Choral Society.
 Mir. and Mrs Parsons.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
REMOVAL QUESTION.

A Hearing En Hartford Yesterday.
 HARTFORD, Dec. 13.-The Asylum street Bridge commission held meeting at the rail- road commissioners office to-day, to consider the matter of removing the tracks at Church street. Lawyers Charles J. Cole and s. G.. Prentice, and Mr. Sprsgue and Colonel Cone, of the Street board, and City Surveyor Bunee represented the city of Hartford; Lawyers Simeon E. Baldwin and E. D. Robbins, Di- rector James l.. Howard, General Superin- tendent Jackson, President Shinn and Secretary Perkins represented the New Eng land toad, and Vice-President Reed repre- santed the Consolidated road.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Fhm3mn CamaI FEM0Mees.
 PARIS, Dec. 13.-At a meeting of the cabi- net to-day two schemes in connection with the Panama canal were discussed. One of the schemes was to defer the payment of interest on the bonds until the canal is in working order and to put the present company in liquidation and form new company whose shareholders shall have priority. By the other scheme it was also proposed to defer the pay ment of interest until the completion of the canal, but the present company is to be al- lowed to continue to exist and be authorized to grant 8 new company at fixed price the concessions necessary to complete the canal. M. de Lesseps favors the latter proposition As the Columbian government has only treat ed with the present company it is uncertain whether it would agree to the substitution of a new oompauy
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
THE PARNELL COMPASSION.

Testimony Of q Witness Who Details
 the Land Leagues Agreement With
 Him to Shoot a Traitor 60 the Cause.
 LONDON, Dec. 13.-At the meeting of the Psrnell commission Constable Feeley testi- fed that he attended several league meets ings. At one of them MT. ParneH made a speech. One of his remarks was that Fthese are days for action, not for words" A man named Buckley, who said he was la borer testified that he was sworn is as 8 mem Der of the Brotherhood in November, 1880, at Tralee causeway. In 1882, he continued, a man named Roach had been expelled from the league for giving information to the pos lice which led to the arrest of several mem- bers of the league. A meeting was held and it was arranged that witness, with Fitzgerald and Phoenix, should shoot Roach. Revolvers were given them for the purpose. The three men followed Roach from a court where he had been prosecuting neighbor for trespass- ing on his land, to his house, but they found no opportunity to shoot him.
 A meeting was held shortly afterwards at the house of @ man named Casey, and wit ness was asked if he would undertake to shoot Roach if the league provided him with
 
 sented and was given 6 revolver and twenty four cartridges and advised to practice and improve his aim. It was arranged that after he had shot Roach he should take shelter in the house of man named Dean, and witnesses would be forth coming to swear that he was not in the vicinity at the time of the murder. Witness afterwards met Roach driving cattle and at- tempted to shoot him. He pulled the trig- ger of his revolver three times, but the weapon missed fire. Roach then bolted. Witt was arrested and charged with attempting the crime, but witnesses swore that he was at Deans house when the attempt was made and he was released. Witness some time after applied to the league for money to go to America and obtained two pounds and ten shillings. He expressed dis- satisfaction with the amount, but Phoenix told him he could not expect any more, in view of his failure. On cross examination witness averred that his attempt to on Roach's life was genuine one. Before the occurrence he used to practice firing with his revolver at a stone the size of mans head. This statement caused sensation In court.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
A CASHIERS CAPTIVE.
Unsuccessful Attempt of Day Thieves
 to Rob the Denver Bank.

Unsuceessful Attempt of Day Thieves
 to Rob the Denver Bank.
 DENVER, Dec. 13.-A bold attempt of bank robbery was made this afternoon at the Peo- pls's Savings bank while part of the force were absent at lunch. A stranger entered and engaged the cashier in conversation while his pal sueaked in the back door and entered the vault Before he secured any money, however, Mir. Stannard, bank teller, noticed him, and rushing to the vault eover- ed the thief with revolver and ordering him to hold up his hands, which he did, until the excitement the first robber escaped. The one captured were pair of boots made of felt. He refused to give his name, but is supposed to be an eastern crook. The robbers were stopping at the leading hotel and were ele- pantlY dressed.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

Both the Glee and the Banjo clubs did themselves great credit and 1t is hoped that before spring they will give another concert at the church.
 Immediately after the concert the boys were invited to partake of fine collation. in the vestry below, to which they did ample justice assisted by the COURIER representative.
 The concert and supper was under the auspices of the Willing Workers, prominent among whom are Mrs. Judge Gilbert, Mrs Fl. B. Allen, Mrs. F. Converse, Mrs. Wm. Hofer and Mrs. T. J. Adams, to whom the credit af the success is due.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

Is the question often asked. Why, go to Durant's, and you will find something useful and ornamental in gold and silver watches, pins, bracelets, clocks, gold headed canes, gold pens and pencils 3S Church
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
THE EFARMERs' CONVENTION.

Some of Hts Many Interesting Features.
 DANBURY, Dec. 13.-There was large at- tendance at the Farmers convention yester- day and to-day. The exhibits were fine, the long tables being filled with Connectieut's agricultural products for the past season, be- sides photographs of farm products and rare fruits and grain and grasses innumerable.
 Mr. T. A. Stanley read a paper on the Practical Results of Tile Draining"
 Prof. S. w. Johnson, director, and Dr. E. Fl. Jenkins, vice director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station at New Ha- ven, told of the work of the station and what it is doing for the farmers. Prof. Johnson described the station to his hearers and told at length of the work done there and the plans for the future. Dr. Jenkins spoke on the same subjects.
 Prof. W. O. Atwater, director of the Storrs School Agricultural Experiment Station, spoke on the work at the station to an audi ence that comfortably filled the hall. station, read an interesting paper on the roots of plants, telling of the experiments with roots of corn and vegetables.
 W. I. Bartholomew, of Putnam, and M. H. Dean, of Canaan. told at length of field experiments with fertilizers made upon thei1 farms for the experiment station. Mir. Bar tholomew gave history of the use of fertil. izers in New England.
 Prof. Atwater spoke on sfThe United States Department of Agriculture and the Experi. ment Stations" In his address he advocated closer connection between these stations, the government and the outside scientific world, and denounced the attempts ot Con- gress to make the agricultural department g political machine.
 Prof. ". H. Brewer of Yale delivered ( lecture on ''The Farm in it's Relations to the Public Health"
 Mir. A. Wetmore read 8 paper on "Tht Claims of the Farm, the Farmer and HiI Family How Met" This paper closed tht convention
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

Genuine Bohemian garnet brooches, ear-
 rings, lace pins, scarf pins and bracelets in
 solid gold mountings, at prices which would scarcely cover the cost of import duty. Bracelets from $1 AS upward
 VIM NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Fiftieth Congress-second Session
WASHINGTON. Dec. 19

WAsHINGToNs Dec. 13. 1 MORE AMENDMENTS REJECTED. SENATE.-Consideratio of the tariff bill l was resumed, the pending question being | the amendment offered by Mir. Coke Dem. Tex.) to admit cotton ties, etc., at the rate of 35 per cent ad vrlorem.
 Mir. Vance Dems N. O. criticised the Sem ate substitute and declared that it was ar- ranged without the slightest regard on the face of the earth to the interests of the agri- cultural classes" At this point MT. Riddle
 berger Oem. Ya.) rose to a point of order,
 but refused to state it until MT. Vance took his seat. This the chair would not compel
 him to do and MT. Riddleberger's point of order was declared not well taken. The cot
 ton ties amendment was then rejected by 6
 strict party vote-yeas 19, nays 23. Mr. Vest moved to reduce the rate on
 horsesho nails, hob nails and other nails not
 specially enumerated in the act, from four
 cents pound two and 8 half cents. Re-
 jeoted, yeas 21, nays 24.
 Mr. Vance and MT. McPherson offered
 several other amendments, all of which were
 rejected by the same party vote, and the
 bill was then laid aside-about four pages
 having been disposed of this week.
 Nr. Riddlebergsr offered the following res
 olution. which, according to the rule, went
 over till tomorrow: Resolved, That this
 Senate will proceed to a reorganization by
 the election of it's officers on the first day of
 its session after the first day of January, 1889.
 MT. Mitchell introduced @ bill which was
 referred to the committee on territories, for
 the admission of Idaho as 8 State. The resolution authorizing the committee on interstate commerce to continue it's in- vestigations and to sit during any recess of the Senate prior to December, 1889, was re- ported from the committee on contingent ex- penses and adopted.
 After an executive session the Senate ad-
 journed till Monday.
 HoUsE.-After the transaction of some routine business, the House proceeded to the consideration of the Oklahoma bill Mir. Hooker, of Mississippi, offered an amendment providing that the unoccupied lands west of the 66th degree of west longi- tude shall be open to settlement only by the consent of the Cherokee Indians or any other tribe or tribes having interest therein, which shall first be obtained by commission to be appointed by the president. After long dis cussion and after an hour consumed in an effort to secure quorum, the amendment was rejected-38 to 129.
 MT. Payson, of Illinois, offered an amend ment providing that the rights of honorably discharged Union soldiers to make homes on the public lands under the existing homestead laws, shall not in any degree be impaired by the bill, and that their rights under those laws shall extend to the lands open to settle- ment under it's provisions. This amendment was also discussed at great length, but with out action on it the House adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
District of New Haven. ss. Probete oourt,

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 December 10, A. D. 1888. UPSTATE of CATHERINE O'BRIEN. late of New tl Haven, in said district, deceased
 Upon the application of Bridget Flynn, of New Haven, praying that letters of administration may be grantet said estate as ger application on file more fully appears, it is
 oRDERED-That said application be heard and determined at Probate court to be held at New Haven, within and for the Dis rict of New Haven, on the 17th day of December, A D. 1888. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the peDdency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same three times in soms newspaper having cfrcula- tion In said district.
 Iud1a
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
WILL FAVeR NEW STATES.

A Democratic Caucus PrOpOAes . Bill
 10 Admit Dakota, Washington Terri
 tory, Montana and New Mexico.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The House Demo- cratic caucus tonight after session lasting over three hours adopted resolution for the admission into the Union of Dakota, either as one or two States, as the people of Dakota shall decide, and for the admission as States of Washington, Montana and New Mexico also. It is proposed that these States shall be admitted by one bill, which is to be con- sidered in the House as early as possible. Utah, although not mentioned in the resolu~ tion, it was agreed should be admitted into the Union, but by separate bill.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Totha Genarous,

During this joyful season you can find plenty to gladden. the heart of the needy, from the immense stock of
 WM NEELY & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
FOR SALE,
FOR RENT

4@eaA Tue desirable one family house, No. aS sl Lyon street. For particulars inquire at LsstA 1u26 e0dtf 13S UNION STREET.
 BARGAINS. AesA Farm in Cheshire, "A acres. 8!.E G5 acres Farm in Hamden, 25 acres.
 Wallingford, S5 acres.
 ' Northford, 80 acres.
 Residence West Cheshire; acres. Brick house 2S7 Shelton avenue, City.
 Terms easy. E. F. DURAND, n2S eodtf 150 Orange street, New Haven. A Few Hundred Dollars VIII Se-
 cure 8 Good Homo. &asA ONE-FAMILY HOUSE, 200 Atwater street. M84 Rouse and barn, go Auburn street Two-farn- zAiiy house, No. Il Clay street. Two-family house zc0 Orchard street. All to be sold low If sold within ten dayS. Also for rent, first floor 78 Wool 0ey street; first floor 1o Newhal street; l15 Portsea street; 121 Porses street, BIO Congress ,and second floor 29 Auburn street.
 A: m. HOLM ES, HOUSE MOVER, OFFICE ..aE
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

M. de Lesseps was too SanRuine About
 the New L0an-Hfs Son Says she Com.
 pany Is Bankrupt.
 LONDON, Dec. 14.-A Paris dispatch to the Daily News says. During another exciting scene at the Panama Canal company's office to-day, on a call for NJ. de Lesseps, Charles de Lesseps, his son, appeared. He announced that only 1s0, ,090 bonds had been subscribed for, and that the company would therefore commence returning the deposits tomorrow. Referring to his fathers remarks on the pre- vious day, he said: "My father IS younger in spirit than I. His remarks were made on the strength of hopeful report that made him. The result is bankruptcy or the wind ing up of the company" He urged them to petition the government to come to the as- sistance of the company.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Ctvfl servfce Reform AssociatIon

The annual meeting of the New Haven Civil Service Reform association will be held in room 1, Palladium building, this evening at o'clock. Business: Annual report of the executive committee; report of 8 special committee on the New Haven postofice; election of officers.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

Would use Kemps BaIsam for the throat and lungs It is curing more cases of coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup and all throat and lung troubles than any other med icine. The proprietor has authorized any druggist to give you a sample bottle free to convince you of the merit of this great reme- da Large bottles 50c and $1 d&w
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

The beautiful Haines piano. Where can you find 8 better? First-class in every re- spect For sale low for cash, or on month- ly payments, by c. NJ. Loomis, at the Tenn pie of music.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

A large meeting of the women of Boston was held in Fremont Temple yesterday to celebrate the recent victory in that city by which the public schools will hereafter be conducted on the ''nonsssctssianH principle.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
aoliday Gifts.

An usually extensive and very choice ss- sortment of artistic, reliable, inexpensive furniture, suitable for the holidays, at prices lower than any other house in the city. STALL & HEGEL, s, 10, 12 Church street,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14

The Misses Harris, 161 Orange street, in-
 | vite attention of ladies to their stock of both | trimmed and untrimmed hats and millinery l go ods at reduced prices.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
HarmOnicas.

Largest variety in Connecticut. Lowest prices. Loomis' Temple of music, corner Orange and Center streets.
 O. M LooMIs
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
Enauaelled JeweIrv.

A special bargain in enamelled floral brooches and lace pins, exact copies of pins worth from $25 to $50 each, at $1.25.
 VIM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-14
NoW or Never.

Are selling children's full fashioned wool hose, all sizes, for 25o. They are worth soc.