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Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
The Faeinakien of . Pistol.

Frank Buckland when surgeon in tho Sec ond Life Guards, was one day called sud denly to aa outhouse of the barracks to see @ trooper who had put a pistol in his nouth and blown his brains out. Of course he could do nothing for him. Some tims afterward it struck Bucklsnd to see what had become or the pistol the poor fellow had used. The Csloael showed him the pistol in the drawer of his writing-table, and then wished to know why the doctor inquired about it. He ex- plained to the colonel that he had an idea -superstitieus perhaps-that it would be bet ter to destroy the pistol. The Colonel laughed at the quaint fancy, which nevertheless came too true, for Bucklsnd was called shortly af- terward to see the Colonei's servant, who had attempted to kill himself with the very same pistol. He recovered, and Buckland asked him the reason why he had been so foolish as to attempt his life. The only reason he could give was that he wss low-spirited, etc., and in dusting the Colonels desk he had day af- ter day seen this fatal pistol, and it seemed like a demon haunting him.
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MT. ssevenson's oharacteristics.


 MT. SteYenson's talk is very like his writing: it is fresh, racy, redolent of the soil out of which it has grewn!s His phrases have not been worn smooth by use; they are full of sharp outlines. To recall his own character istic description of talker of his acquaint- ance, Che must have worn the words next to his skin and slept with thea." He sees every thing from his own point of view, and puts his case, not degmstically, but pictorially, graphically, with pith and force of perfectly direct and sincere nature As he talks, one of those quaint and raey essays in "Memoirs and Portraits" seems to be precipitating itself; observation, comment, criticism, keen pre- eeption of character and fact long held in the solution of thought, swiftly crystalline into memorable phrase. Mir. Stevenson does not indulge in monologue- He can supply his own coes but he is quite ready to take them from others, and he touches subject after subject lightly, effect vely, with a brilliant distinetness both of perception and impress sion. So active in his mind, so alert his i'm agiaation, that he needs but hint and your tentative inquiry draws forth series of ob- servations full of pith and graphic force. There is nothing commonplace in MT. Steven son; he uses none of the well worn eonven- tiens, fences himself with none. of the eus- tomary reserves. He gives himself read fly in his speech as in his books; he sosrns to do less, and he could not do more.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11

H0WARD-At his home. 236 Prospect street, Fair Haven, Tuesday. April 10, at 8:45 D. m, Captain William Howard, jr., aged 77 years. Notice of funeral hereafter. New York Herald please copy.
 WOODRUFF|n Orange, April 2, Charlotte E., wife of Jeremiah Woodruff, aged 7e years. Funeral from the Congregational church Orange, on "Wednesday at o'clock pm. Prayers at her late residence at 1 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend St
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wv ANVED.

N GERMAN girl to do general houseyerk. Ar A- ply between 10 and 12 8. m. at
 autO 2t 2f2 NROVVN STD D urr
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w IAN 1EDs
 "A To rent, within half mile north or east of NIsa the Green, four rooms for light housekeepinns lss& with conveniences. Prompt pay; referenceS: Americans; no children. Address aplO 2t+ I P this ofaoo
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
HEWITT AND THE FLAGS.
The Reading of His Veto Message Cl
 Short on in the Board of Aldermen.


 Short 0M in the Board of Aldermen. NEW YORK, April 10.-Mayor Hewitt sent a communication to the board of aldermen to-day containing his veto of the resolution recently passed by the board taking the power to order the display of flags on the City Hall from the Mayor and vesting it in the aldermen. The Mayor said the resolution was designed to permit the placing of the Irish flag over the City Hall on every St. Pat rick's day for the benefit of the "Irish alder men," He goes on to say that there are seven Irish aldermen in the present board, an ua equal proportion to the population, and that 2S. 10 per cent. of the members of the police force are of Irish birth. While the clerk was reading the message Alderman Divver moved that the further reading be suspended. 'sIt's all buncombe," he said, '+and we've had enough of it." Alderman Divers motion WAS carried by loud shout of aye and the document was filed.
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CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.

Close of the New York Kast Confer. ence Last Eveaing-The ClesiRg Fea- turcs-The MIlIem Trial NOt Con- cluded.
 MIDDLETowN, April 10.-Rev. Dr. Buckley presided for the first hour of the morning session, Bishop Foss being busy completing the list of appointments, published below, afterwards the bishop presided.
 A motion by Rev. George Hubbell that the bishop be requested to change ''confer- ence" from the middle of April to the first of May was discussed unfavorably and tabled
 The committee on education reported at length, urging upon Msthodists the necessity of sending their children to Methodist schools. The report was adopted.
 POPULAR ADJUSTMENTS.
 Dr. Reed offered the following:
 At the session of the New Haven district preachers meeting, held in New Haven, Feb- ruary IA, 1888, the undersigned were ap- pointed committee to prepare 8 memorial to be presented at the session of the annual conference next ensuing, requiring that body to memoriallze the general conference to make such modification of paragraph 233 of the Disciple as will make so much thereof as relates to popular amusements strongly ad- visory instead of mandatory as it is at the present time. We beg leave therefore to present for the consideration of the confer ence the following resolution:
 Resolved, That we respectfully memorabilia the general conference to modify paragraph 233 of the Discipline as to make such parts thereof as lates to popular amusementS strongly advisory
 - - George H. McGrew,
 George vanAlstyne,
 George E. Reed.
 The resolution was discussed at length by Dr. Reed and Dr. Buckley and tabled.
 The committee anniversaries, as appoint ed by the bishop, consists of the presidents of the various societies mentioned in the res olution offered last week, also J. M. Buckley, George P. Mains, 0. H. Buck and J. o. Peck. The presiding elders were appointed committee to arrange for 8 place of meeting of the next annual conference.
 NEW MEMBERS.
 The following were recommended for ad- mission to the conference on trial and 50 admitted: L. K. Moore, Frank B. Upham, R. J. B. Ilman, Allen McRossie, James J. Mofit William E. Smith and Gustav Lass. Wm. A. Dixon, from the Irish Wesleyan connection, was also received on trial.
 THE MILLEN COMMITTEE
 Reported that the trial would not be cems pleted before tomorrow Wednesday, and the conference adjourned at o'clock to meet at 2:30, when the business of the conference was completed and the appointments read. The bishop absolutely refused to allow them to go out of his possession until read, which was at about p. m. The conference practi- cally adjourned early in the evening, but the committee of fifteen remain to hear and de- eide the Millen scandal case, which is on trial. The committee will be presided over by chairman lmed by the bishop. This enables the bishop to go to Troy tonight. The ministers left for home by scores on the evening trains.
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-assA The large house 117 York street, near ::J Grown; 16 rooms, furnace, hot end cold wa ss& ter; now used as a frst-class boarding house. Rent $500. In fine condition $400 spent it last year; other improvements if desired
 ap5 If BEERS PHOTO PARLORS,
 762 Chanel street.
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LONDON, April 10.-Seven thousand pee pie were present at the marriage of the seo- ond daughter of General Booth, the leader of the Salvation army. The bride, whose name is Enma, married an ex-offcsr of the Indian civil service named Tucker. who is by birth an Eurasian. He is known to the Salvationists as Fakeer Tucker. The marriage festivities will continue for two dava
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FOR SALE.

AetsM STORE, tenements, barn, cor Orchard and iil Henry street.
 Ell Two family house. S5 Foote street. Lot, thirty five feet Charles street. Two family house and lot adjoining, 15 Haliock street.
 Cottage house and large lot, cor. Middletown and Clinton avenue
 Two family house, 152 Lloyd street. Three family house. 154 and 156 Lloyd stre1t. Two family hou>e, 430 Orchard street. Two family house, 5S Nash street. House and barn, large lot and splendid fruit, Cen ter street, Fair Haven East.
 Any or all of the above property will be sold on reasonable time. Half the purchase money can re- main on mortgage at per cent Inquire of AUSTIN MANSFIELD, BURTON MANSFIELD, 533 Grand avenue. Law Chambers.
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A Tranp's Substantial Hustle.

LFron the Mar1etta lGa. Journal.I
 A tramp called at residence the other day begging for "something to est." His clothes were very much the worse for wear, while soap and water had been economically used in preparing his toilet. The lady of the house fixed him up lunch in a paper and handed it to him at the door. He repaired to grassy seat in the yard Eand unfolded 8 bundle which he had with him and slowed away in said bundle was variety of vietuals. He assorted the viands and began to store them away in the back lining of his coat, biscuit, potatoes, cake, etc., until it looked as if he had on hustle. He had prepared himself for long tramp, and our citizens had furnished the rations
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
DROPPED DEAD WHILE SINGING. A Sensation at n Reception at the
 Hotel Vendome.


 BosToN, April 10.--Mrs. M. Austin Jones, lady who for the past six months has be- come exceedingly popular in our best society, dropped / lad of heart disease at the Hotel Vends -<e this evening at a reception given to about seventy of her friends y1fs. Jones was said to be a member of the royal family in Russia and her husband is 8 very wealthy gentleman of leisure. They were married in Russia and have three child rsn, the oldest being about twelve years of age. Since their marriage they have lived abroad most of the time, coming to the vendome about six months ago. Mrs. Jones was an exceedingly hand some woman of about thirty-fve years, highly cultured and has made large circle of friends since her arrival in this city. This evening brilliant reception was in progress in the parlCrs of the Vendome and Mrs. Jones being fine singer was called upon for song and gave selection which was eneored. In response she sang one stanza of another song, bus in the middle of the second verse she sank to the floor and expired almost instantly. A physician was present and with Dr. Chapman, who was hastily summoned, did everything possible to restore her to consciousness, but their efforts were useless.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
Beedler O'Neil's

BeedIer O,NeiI's Conviction AharAed.
 ALBANY, April 10.-The court of appeals handed down decision to-day affirming the judgment in the case of poodle Alderman John O,Neil. O,Neil is in Sing Sing serving the term of imprisonment te which he was sentenced on his conviction of having re- ceived @ bribe for his vote for the Broadway railroad franchise.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
In WeatvtIle.

A grand sociable will be given by St. Jeseph's T. A. and B. society at Sperry's hall, Westyille, on Thursdnx evening, April 18th. Good music and prompting in attsn- dance. A free car will leave for New Haven at the close of the dance,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
BLAINE IN GOOD HEALTH.

His Friends and Physielan Ridfcule
 she Report From Naples.
 AUGUSTA, Me, April 10.-The family and personal friends of Hon. James G. Blaine have seen the dispatch in the New York Herald of Sunday last regarding Mr. Blaines health. They ridicule the statement, and letters and cablegrams received from the family in Naples state that MT. Blaine is in his usual vigorous health, that he will not shorten his trip, but intends to travel quite extensively before returning the last of June. His family physician has given the following statement for the public:
 AUGUSTA, Me, April 10, 1888.
 I have read the despatch in the New York Herald of the eighth inst. purporting to give an interview with Dr. Winthrop F. Hay wood of Boston, who has recently been studying medicine in Vienna and who claims to have recently returned from Europe with a diagnosis and prog nosis of Mir. Blaine's case, diabetes. l am sorry to such a foolish statement from any physician who admits that he has not examined the case personally, carefully. chemically, microscop- ically, so as to speak with authority. do not believe a single word of the perverted statements. I have been the family physi- clan of James G. Blaine fer more than twen- ty years, have known him intimately and thoroughly, have examined him carefully many times and never found the least trace of any organic disease. When he left Au- gusta last June for Europe he was in perfect health, in splendid physical condition and weighed 167 pounds. If Mir. Blaine was in the condition described by Dr. Haywood I should have been informed instantly by himself or family. Letters recently received from the family pronounce him in the same good physical condition as when he left home. (Signe0
 GEORGE E. BRIcKETT, II. D.
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LECTURERY
Educational.
A WIDE AWAKE SCHOOL.

Full of push, energy, and reliable, with high standing among business men, is the one for young ladies and young men to attend Such is Gaffeys Select School of Shorthand and Typewriting per manently established at 49 Church street. In ses- sion daily and Monday. Wednesday and Friday eve nings for the benefit of those who employed days
 We are alive to the interests of our pupils and spare no pains or expense in giving them the best instruction and securing them good positions when they become competent. Pupils can enter at any time and new ones are entering every week, taking the places of those going out to positions
 Call or send for interesting catalogue. Instruc- tiou by mail to those living out of the city.
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Downe, professor in Boston university member of St. Johns quarterly conference; A. s. Hunt secre- tary of American Bible society, member of Sum- Inerfeld quarterly conference; W. W. Martin. pro lessor in school of theology in Vanderbilt unversi-
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w AN III EIUs A NURSE. Must assist in the chamberwerk Aand sew. References required. Apply at ap102t 349 ELM STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
MT. Blaine i'm Good Spirits.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-An Associated Press reporter has been permitted to copy the following paragraph from a private letter dated Naples, March S7, and received today by Senator Hale from his brother, MT. Clar- ence Hale, lawyer of Portland, Me-, who is now travelling abroad: "I have passed the last four or five days with the Blaines at 'Sor- rento, where they will stay seme time longer, I think. MT. Blaine is looking finely and is in the best of spirits"
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
Puli.xer,.Latest Enterprise.

NEW YoaK, April 10.-Joseph Pulitzer has bought the Frcnch's Hotel property on Park Row for S630, 900 and will build g newspaper building on the site of it to cost $1 ,O00, 600.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. CONKLING STILL ALIVE With A Faint Hope Of
 Recovery. MR. BLAINE IN GOOD HEALTH. Mayor Hewitt And The
 Irish Flag. AN UPR0kR IN THE HOUSE. A Lady Drops Dead While
 Singing.
COMPILING GETS A GOOD SLEEP.

The Changes i'm His Favor and a Pos- sIbility That He May Recover.
 NEW YORK, April 10.-Ex Senator Conk- ling rested quietly from the time the sur geons left him at 2:40 o'clock this afternoon until 4:30 o'clock when he began to get very restless. At 5:06 Dr. Barker called and re- mained until 5:55. Up to the time of his arrival the patierS had restlessly paced the room and the attendants could do nothing with him. He refused all medicine and they could not force it into his mouth. When the doctor arrived Mr. Conkling recognized him and said: Doctor, can't you do anything to stop this bothering mea' ''Why certainly" replied the doctor, "take this medicine" MT. Cohkling took it readily from the doc- tors hand and then said: 'tCan't go outa rn very busy" Again the doctor answered: Certainly" adding, "Take these pills first" He then administered some pills which speed fly produced sleep. MT. Conkling, to whom the doctor had handed his coat and vest had on the bed and into deep slumber. At 5:45 his pulse 90, temperature 100 1-5 and respiration 25. After a forty minutes nap he awoke apparently in better condition than at any time since his illness.
 NEW YORK, April 11.-Mr. Conkling en- joyed last evening the best sleep he has had for week. Dr. Barker said at o'clock that all the changes were in the sick mans favor, but he declined to express an opinion with regard to the chances of recovery. At 8. m. the patients condition was unchanged
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-11
KNIGHTS OF FPYTHTAs.

Grand Chancellor Demfng's Commit.
 lee Appointments.
 HARTFORD, April 10.-Grand Chancellor George M. Deming of this city has appointed the following standing committees which will act under authority of the Grand lodge during the current year:
 Trustees-Joseph Roode, Jewett City; Charles F. Birch, Thomaston; William Reb- man, New Haven.
 Law and supervision-WiIlian B. Besbe, Bridgeport; George E. Cooley, Hartford: H. c. Storrs, Hartford.
 Finance and mileage-F. W. Dawless, New Haven; 0. H. Andrews, Willimantio; H. A. Williams, Collinsville.
 Appeals and grievance-L. v. B. Hub bard, Birmingham; Greene Kendrick, Wa terbury; Fred R. White, Waterbury.
 Returns and credentials-R. s. Hoxie, Hart ford; A. O. Brooks, Norwich; c. F. Lavere, New Haven.
 State of the order-C. R. Hart, Bethel; w. E. LaBelle, Dayville; c: M. Adams, Daniel sonvills.
 Foreign co1respondencs-J. 8. Stokes, Meri- den; 0. L. Case, Ansonia; s. s. Scott, Nau- gatuck.
 Printing-Ed. Wines, New Haven; W. E. Woodmansee, Westville; William Reid, East Hartford.
 Compiling proceedings-H. O. Case, Hart ford, John B. Dyson, New Britain: William Brunette, Hartford; F. L. Avery, Hartford.
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BInghamson Papers Burned out.

EMIGRATION, N. Y., April 10.-The building containing the Leader and Sunday Despatch offices were burned this evening Loss probably $150 0,ooo, including the fol- lowing: A. w. Carl, owner and publisher of the Leader, $50, 1000, partly insured; Sunday Despatch $3o, ,o00;J. Murphy, saloon, $5, ,O00; Lowell Harding, hides, $5, 600; other occu- pants of the block $5, ,000.
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.O0ms with Power.

A SPACIOUS, well lighted lofts in building No ::I eos Chapel street. Also at No 424 SCate street. Wi4- corner of Court. Available floor surface over i2 GOO square feet. Entire premises especially de- signed and equipped for light manufacturing Steady steam power, steam heat, freight elevators and other superior facilities Will be leased for term of years either as 6 whole or in part. Apply to
 HENRY F. ENGLISH,
 06tf Orange street.
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.. M. WEIGH & SON. 2S and go CO1greAS Ave.
 RFaRcfA Mg Grand EI
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pointed by Governor Lounsbury has reported Manager Whittlesey of the New London Day,
 ia faao -
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BOSTON DEFEATED.
A Brilliant Game fin Which the MnR-
 chea1era mId Garaar WnrIz.

~ nHHHHKHMs UHHA6 HI WHICH tho MuA-
 chesters Did Great work.
 MANCHESTER, N. H., April 10.-The Bostons were beaten to-day by the Manchesters of the New England league, the latter playing without fielding error and earning all their runs. Klusman, Manchester's second baseman, made home run drive oyer Hornung's head, sending inA runner ahead of him and winning the game. The throwing to bases of young Catcher Clark of the Man. chesters was especially brilliant, Wise once and Nash twice falling victims to his unerring throws to second while they were attempting to steal that base. Score:
 Manehesters .......... ou2 o 0-3 Bostons ............... O 0 1 O o-2
 Base hits-Bostons 5, Manchesters 6. Errors Bostens 2, Mauchesters 9. Batteries-Manches ters, Strait and Clarke; Bostons, Madden and Tate
 Murderer Perry Insane.
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ARE OVerfIOWing with Business Overwhelmed with Congratulations.

Hundreds of friends and patrU=" say they never saw ready made Clothing so pe1fect in every particular.
 Suits for $10 are as neat in cut and finish as Suits for $25.
 Pants for $2.50 fit as well as Pants for $8. Boys Suits for $1.75 are better than others sell at $2.50.
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- Oh1ce open evenings from to s. IL. F. COMSTOCK & co.
FOR RENT,

MksM About May l. second floor of a new house s.I fitted with all modern conveniences, inciud. la2 ing steam heat. Has pleasant verandahs and especially desirable for small family; 15 minutes walk from Chapel and Church streets. Address
 G. A. JEWETT xP
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INVENTORS JOHN E. EARLE, No. s&s Chapel Street,
 New Haven, Casu=.

Patents for Inventors,
 IN THE
 UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES A practice Of mora than thirty years, Snd fre quent visits to the Patent OGice has given hiEn s familiarity with every department of, and mode of with the fact that he now visits Washing gtonsemi. monthly to give his personal attention to the inter egts of bis clients, warrants him in the assertion that no oflce in this country is able to offer the same facilities Inventors in securing their inventions by Letter Pstent-eDd particularly to those whose applications have been re5ected-an examination of which he will make free of charge.
 Preliminary examination, prior to application for nsteu made at Patent Office, at small charge
 Hie facilities for procuring Patents In Foreign Countries are unequale6.
 Refers to more than one thousand clients for whom hN has procured Letters Patent tyiSd&v J
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FOR SALE,

1SssA Or to Lease from May 1, the large brick :!l building No. 36 Church street. now occupied IsssA by Stahl Hegel as a Furniture establish ment. Will be altered to suit Will be leased for term of years to a responsible party.
 CHARLES H. WEBB, mar9O SEQ Chapel Street
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FINE TABLE BUTTER.

We have reduced the price on Fine Table Butter. The finest Creamery Butter at only 32c 1b. Splendid Table Butter at 2sc ID.
 our Padang Java Coffee. We have the finest in the land only30c per pound. FRESH roasted and ground to order. It Is much better than Old Government Java fine Maracaibo Coffee at 25 and 2Sc. Please give us trial on Coffee and we will prove to you what we say
 carload of fine cooking Potatoes at soc bushel, guaranteed to suit the most particular. carload of genuine Early Rose Potatoes for seed. Extra Spinach s0c peck.
 Fine Yellow Turnips Parsnips Beets, etc. Fine kiln dried Sweet Potatoes.
 Oranges. Oranges. Fine large sweet Hayanas % and 25c doz. Fine large Valencia Oranges BOG doz. Fine Oranges for cutting up at Ice dog. Fine Russet Apples for the table. only 10c dozen.
 Dried and EyaPoPatod Fruit. Extra fine Eyaporated Peaches at 20c lb. Thsy are very large and a real bargain. Evaporated Raspherries at BOG lb. Evaporated Whorlleberrles at I4c Ib. New Prunelles 15c ID, new Dates Sc lb. Best quality Evaporated Apples 2 lbs e5c. Splendid old-fashioned Dried Apples Sc lb. 80 boxes Boneless Goldfish only Sc 10. A bargain. Whole Goldfish at Sc ID.
 Fresh Cocoanuts 7c each.
 Many ether bargains which we have not space to enumerate. Come and see us and we will prove to you what we say. .. M. WEIGH G SON.
 2s and 30 CODgress Ave.