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Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13
Wednesday, February I3, 1889.
PAHeOHIAL SCHOOLS.


 PAReCHIAL SCHOOLS. The contest with parochisl schools in Massachusetts has reached an interesting stage. An effort was made in Haverhill to prosecute parents for sending their children to St. Joseph's paroohial school, where French is taught. The school was not ap- proved by the school committee as furnish ing teaching 'fn the English language" and "equalling in thoroughness and efficiency the teaching in the public schools in the same locality" After long hearing before Judge Garter, of the municipal court, man said to be of excellent legal standing, the defendants were discharged under that clause in the statute which exempts the parents of child ren who have been Otherwise furnished for like period of time with other means of education" The law is as follows: . Section l. Every person having in his control a child between the ages of eight and fourteen years least twenty weeks some public day school in the city or town in which he resides which time shall terms will allow, into two terms each of len con secutive weeks and for every neglect of such duty public school of such city or town a sum not ex ceeding S0; but if the person neglecting not or if such child has attended for like period of time private day school approved by the school committee of such city or town, or is -arly at tending public or private day school known half time school, also approved by them or if such child has been otherwise furnished for like period of time with the means of education, has al ready acquired the branches of learning taught in the public schools, or if his physical mental con dition is such as to render such attendance incx- pedient or mpracticable such penalty shall not be Incurred.
 Section 9 For the purpose of the proceeding sec tion, school committees shall approve private school only when the teaching there is in the En- glish language, and when they, are satisfied that such teaching equals in thoroughness and ef1cien- cy the teaching in the public schools in the same locality, and that equal progress is made by the pupils therein in the studies required by law with that made during the same time in the public schools; that they shall net refuse to approve private school account of the religious teaching therein.
 It is said that Judge Carter's decision is approved by leading lawyers in Boston, and it will doubtless stand. It is evident there- fore that if the State of Massachusetts in- tends to control the education of the children within her borders the law will have to be changed. As it stands now it is vague enough to let through the parochial schools or any other kind of schools.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13


 The COW is g noble quadrerped, though mol so noble as the horse, much less the roaring lion. It has four short legs, big head fol it's size and 8 thick body. It's back legs are bent and there's two bones sticking out just above. Its tail is more noble than the don. keys, but nothin to cum up to that of the racehorse. The COW gives us milk and niced beef and shoolether. How thankfu should children be to this tame quadrerped The reason why beef is so dear is that COWS cost so much and the earth is getting full oi people. I always have beef to my dinner on Sundays; on other days bread and drip Mother says that if Pm hungry on my rounds can eat bit of cats meat if it doesn't smell, but mustn't the liver, she says. How thankful ought we to be to the COW for nice hot beef. Pertaters grows; they are not on the COW. The four things what you sees un- der the cows belly are what the milk comes through. How thankful should we be. The COW makes milk from grass. God teaches the COW how to do it. A cows feet is split in two like sheeps; they are called hooyes. Little COWS are called carves. Carves are the stupidist of all tame quadrerpeds except pigs and donkeys. When you drive carf never prick it behind, bus push it gently with your fiat hand. Men are crewel to carves coz they cant draw milk from them. You can genly fine mushrooms in cows fields, but you mustn't go in if there's board up. How would your mothers like 70 to be called Tres
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13
A New sswhite House., Needed.
Wa hington Correspondence of the Chicago
 Trih,

Wa -hington Correspondence Of the Chicago
 Tribune.l
 Mrs Cleveland jokingly said not long ago that she believed she would send message to Congress before March 4th, written and signed with her own hand, asking for an ap- propriation for a new executive mansion. She added that she knew Mrs. Harrison and the wives of succeeding Presidents would thank her for so doing, and it is a pity she does not think seriously of carrying out in some manner so good an intention, for few words from her would have more weight than anything her husband could write. With few hourishes of her pretty hand she could unlock the doors of the treasury. I was much struck by a remark made to me recently by Alexander Fostin, who was chief cook at the White House under Presi- l dent Arthur. MT. Fostin is a Frenchman, one of the best cooks in the world, and a man who has in his day travelled much, with | his eyes all the time open.
 q yer sorry Mrs. Harrison" said he in his | Frepchy way; 'the sange iu the White House kitchen ne get hot, he get cold, he | never be depend on, and he sometimes smoke. He yer old range, bought when MT. | Jackson President; no, what you call him | who was President long brfore MT. Artoor, after Mr. Lincoln diedf Oh, yesI MT. John son. He one poor range"
 | It really is Mrs. Cleveland's duty as good l neighborly housekeeper to get hold of her | shame him into buying new cook stove be- ! fore the new tenant comes in.
 Mrs. Harrison should bring along with hel & good supply of rat poison. There are rats | in the White House. and the dignity of this nation should not be imperilled by such 6 condition. Mir. Fostin says the rats were ! pretty we'll cleaned out during the Arthur | administration by virtue of a vigorous and | persistent war of extermination, but he un l derstands the pests have returned to the kitchen and laundry. There are plenty ol | spots in the downstairs woodwork whict ! show where rat holes have been carefully patched up by the carpenter and painted over. In fact the whole house has beer patched and painted over till it is an old hulk unworthy of retention even for the ss'
 sociations which cling about it. The house is now in bad state of repair-the worst il
 has been in for years
 A New England lady was visitor at the
 White House few days ago. On the as- phalt walk she stubbed the toe of her shoe
 in seam of the pavement and moment
 later stepped into little pool or WaIer 1 which had gathered in a hollow. one | naused and looked around and then expressed herself in true Yankee fashion;
 "I never saw such shiftlessness," she ex'
 ola;med. ssThis walk is a disgrace to the 1 country. Look at those old lamps there and
 that rickety old stile they are putting in the l window for an exit at the reception tonight
 And look therel see that brick-paved cour
 winding around the basement. As live is green with mud and slime. It is dis
 graceful"
 The inadequaoy of the White House wa
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13
The Oueen,s China.

ILabouchere in the New York Woridl
 Ieaye an account fortnight ago of the Queens celebrated Ssvres tdessert service,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13

It costs Massachusetts over $700,O00 a year to maintain it's State prisons, and about half this sum is spent as concession to the notion that somehow the interests of the workingmen of the State are promoted by keeping the prisoners from engaging in profitable work. The taxpayers are begin ming to Qrowl
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13
Dr1J 8uuds.
Howe & StGtSOl
 MORE VALUES

12 pieces 60 inch Cream Damask for 39c per yard.
 Heavy All Linen Goods in handsome patterns.
 Bleached Dam ask, with other heavy Scotch and Irish Bleached Damasks, in choice designs at 75c per yard.
 Job lot of 30 pieces "A BIeached Fringed Covers, with red borders, at zoe each.
 100 pieces "Century ClOtho Prints in new, handsome spring styles, at 7c per yard; actually worth 10c.
 100 dozen Unlaundried Shirts, made from New York Mills Cotton, pure Linen fronts, Reinforced Back and Front, 36 inches long, continuous facings, etc., etc., at DOC each. We have always sold good Shirts at soc, but this lot beats anything we ever saw under 75c.
 Black GrOs Grain Silks, warrant ed, 24 inches wide, at 9Sc per yard. This is one of our leaders; regular price $125.
 Special bargains for February in Surah Silks. viz.: 2S pieces plain and plaid Su- rahs at 55c per yard; 75c is the regular price.
 We are opening this week our Spring Dress Goods. In Novelties you will find styles that cannot be found elsewhere. All Wool plain goods in all the desirable weaves and colorings, from 25c t0 $1.5O per yard Examine our 36 inch Dress Fab rics at I21Sc and I9c per yard.
 Black Dress Goods in great assort- ment. You will will always find special bargains in this department. Black Mo. hairs, in all grades, from 25c to $i.OO per yard.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13
NEW HAVEN CONN., WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 1s

an improved way of living generally. Tha, more school education, or than immigration either. 'It is shame and disgrace to oul manhood, white and black" says the Rev Simon Peter Richardson, tto be holding out our hands to the North and Germany te come down and take charge of us and make us go to work"
 It is related that when the late Laurence Oliphant was the Paris correspondent of the London Times he received one evening 3 visit from an Austrian diplomat, now dead, who brought him state paper which he was very anxious should be published in London az soon as possible. The contents were of so startling nature that Oliphant hesitated to take the responsibility Of giving publicity to them unless, in case of need, he could mention his authority. This the dip lomat declared was out of the question. On the contrary, he said, @Not human being must know that you got this from me. "Then, much as should like to use the in- Olphant, ''because the news is certain to be contradicted, and I must, at least, let my editor know how it came into my hands. J After much further discussion Oliphant re- turned the paper, and the diplomat left the room iu huff; but the door had no sooner closed than it opened again and the ambassa. dor, walking up quickly to where Oliphant WAS about to go on with his work, threw the paper on the table and cried out: "There there's the document. I leave it with you Do what you like with it; but give you fnll notice that if am asked any questions by my government I shall swear by all that's sacred that you did not get it from me-"
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13
EDITOKIAL rOTES.

Another death from eigarette-smoking is reported. These are impressive warnings against this vice, but they don't seem to do much good.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-13
MCINTYRE, MlGU|RE < CO. Fourth hAnnualSale H0UsBKEEPlpG GOODS
 Dry Goods n General, Greatest Event So Far in 1889.
POSITIVELY THE LOWEST PRICES EVER KNOWN IN NEW HAVEN

We are so driven with trade it is impossible for to wait all the people.
 Some of our friends and customers suggested we send and borrow half of competitors help as they knew they could easily be spared for week two about this time.
 This would like to do; but. however, we have engaged TEN more salesmen, and trust we can now look after the wants of every buyer.
 Please excuse us for not enumerating of the enormous values. Candidly, have no time
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
The Behring Sea Question.

In the Senate at Ottawa, Ontario, the Hon. Mir. Mcdonald, of British Columbia, inquired whether the attention of the Government has been directed to the proclamation issued on the 2d ofMarch by the President of the United States relating to penalties for fishing in Behring Sea, and whether the Government of the United States still adheres to it's con- tention that the portion of Behring Sea con- yeyed by Russia, together with the Territory of Alaska, is under its exclusive jurisdiction regardless of international jurisdiction.
 The Hon. Mir. Abbott, leader of the Gov ernment, gave long reply. He reiterated
 his opinion that the United States Admins trntion did not hold to any claim of half of Bchring Sea. An article from the Chca go Tribune" ''T from which Mir. McInnis quoted drew from Mir. Abbott the remark that the article was compound of insolence, ignor- ance and magnity. The recent proclama- tion issued by President Harrison does not, Mir. Abbott sald, assert any new right by the United States or any right over Behring Seq It is, he said, species of annual warning which, under the statute ofthe United States. is required to be issued, cautioning all per. sons against trespassing on American waters, leaving the phrase American waters" to be defined under the international law.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
AutOUGR THE FLAMES.
Train Dashcs Ahead and Escapes.

A Train Dashcs Ahead and Escapes.
 A despatch from Chamberlain D. T., says The passenger train from the East on the St. Paul road had a terrible experience two miles east of Mount Vernon The terrible prairie fire was raging at that point, and the dust and smoke made the surroundings as dark as night. The engineer plunged the train int 0 the darkness, and the first thing he knew he found the ties on fire for nearly mile away He checked the train. fearing to advance lest he should find no track ahead of him; and there in the suf1ocatine smoke and scorching heat. with blazing, ties underneath h the train stood, with the flames raging on each sides of the track. The crew sought to cxtiuguish the fro and save the train The passengers became excited and pleaded to be released from death children cried from pain and gnsped for breath and strong men be came desperate and left the train to fight the flames, only to return exhausted. It was dangerous to move either way. But it was certain death to finger in that cauldron of tire, and at last a start was made
 The suspense and horror of the few mo ments required to pass over the burning track and through the terrible heat and smoke can better be eimagined than described No one knew but they were rushing on to certain death or that the train would not tumble into the ditch and become q mass of flames in moment. But, fortunately, it ran safely through a mile of this sea of fire with. out any mishap- Several passengers were burned seriously while fighting the flames. but none of tIlem fatally
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
Onick1v Turne6 to Ashes.

The body of Mrs. Emma T. Hewitt was re- gently submitted to the Philadelphia Crema- tory. She was only 24 years old. About a year ago she was married to Dr. Charles F.. Hewitt, nephew of ex-Mayor Ahram s. Hew- itt, of New York Before her death Mrs. Hewitt expressed a desire to be cremated. Tho funeral services were held at the resi- hence ot Mrs. tewitt's parents, George F. and Wilhelmina Kolb, at Tacony. Half a dozen carria ees then carried the relatives and friends over the rough roads to the crema- tory. Pail bearers Schmidt, Blank, Wolf, and Belstein bore the coffined remains into the arched reception room, which would have resembled chapel denuded of it's furnishings but for the niches from floor to ceiling used for the reception of ashes. Mr. and Mrs. kolb and their four sons followed the body, and behind them came lir. Hewitt and a number of friends. When the coffin was placed over the trap door Undertaken Hun zig uttered a brief invocation in German; then the body was quickly lowered to the basement. There was a general rush down the side steps to the basement Relatives, friends and mere spectators were alike eager to witness the process. In less than two hours during which sympathizing spectators viewed the process of dissolution through the mica covered door of the retort the pan was pulled out and about three pounds of white ashes were swept into a jar by Mir. Beamsderfer.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
Passengers Escape a Smash-Up.

despatch from Scranton, Pa, says: What came near being a terrible accident happened rectntly at the village of Forest City. The Delaware and Hudson Canal Com. panys accommodation passenger train had just arrived. and was diseharging it's passen- gers and baggage when an Erie coal train dashed arouad the curve some distance from the depot. The engineer of the coal train re, versed his engine on seeing the passenger train. He had hardly done so than with d terrible crash both cylinder heads broke and flew in all directions. The engine became un. manageable, plunged ahead and with great speed dashed into the rear car. The crlsl, was terrific and the speed at which the engine was going forced it almost through the ear The engineer and fireman of the coal train escaped by jumping Fortunately most of the passengers had already aligbted One man w;,s struck on the head by n piece of wood and knocked inscnsiblc. Henry John son, the conductor Of the passenger train, wa also badly bruiscI by the flying debris. Tn escape of the passengers was almost miraclc moment earlier about q dozen passengers were in the car Had they been there when the collision occurred they would have been instantly killed.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
Lewis Hayden Dead.

Lewis Hayden who died at Boston recently. was one of the most widely known and highly. respected colorcd etizcns of that city. His life was notable as including active participa. ton m many of the ecvrnts, local and national connerted with the agitation for the aboli- ton of slavery. Hew;,S born d slave in Ken lucky about the year 1916, and in 1S44 made his escape tocauala. In 1S45 he made his first visit to Boston. On this occasion he made nn address which attracted so much at tcntion that he was engaged by the Anti Slavery Society to lecture in New England and New York In lS4S he came to Boston to reside, and his residence became the-head- quarters of the anii-slavery workers The doors of his house were always open to the fugitive, and many important conferences were held beneath it's roof
 About thirty years ago he entered the office Of the Secretary of State, where he was employed at the tinc of his de;th During the war he was energetic in recruiting for the Fifty-fifth Massachusetts Volunteers, both in this State and in parts of the South and in regard to having culored soldiers put on an equality with white troops, In politics he was a Republican,. and as such served in the House of Representatives for one term as member from old Ward Six In his later ye;lrs Mir. Hayden was instrumental in secur ing the recognition throughout the world of the rolorr'l or Prince Hall Grand Lodge of MaSOns
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
APRIL THANKSGIVING DAY.
President Harrison's Centennial
 Proclamation.

Proclamation.
 The president has issued the following proclamation:
 "A hundred years have passed since the Government which our forefathers founded was formally organized At noon on the 3Oth day of April, 17S9, in the city of New York and ill the presence of an assembage of the heroic men whose patriotic devotion had led the colonies to victory and independ- ence, George Washington took the oath of office as Chief Magistrate of the newborn re- public. This impressive act was preceded at clock in the morning. in all the churches of the city, by prayer for Gods blessing on the Government and its first President
 The centennial of this illustrious event in our history has been declared general holi- oaE oy act Of Congress, to the end that the people of the whole country may join In com- memoratlve exercises appropriate to the day.
 "ln order that the joy of the occasion may De associated with deep thankfulness in the Inlnds of the people for all our blessings in the past, and devout application to God Tor their gracious continuance in the future, tfe representatives of the religious creeds, both Christian and Hebrew. have memorial izet the Government to designate an hour for prayer and thanksgiving on that day
 NOW. therefore, l, Benjamin Harrison, President of the United States of America in responseto this pious and reasonable request, do recommend that on Tuesday, April 30, at fhc hour of o'clock in the morning, the people of the entire country repair to their respective places of Divine worship, to inn plore the favor of God, that the blessings of liberty, prosperity, and peace may abide with us as people, and that His hand may lead us in the paths of righteousness and good deeds.
 'ln witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affi xed.
 Done in the city of Washington this 4th day of April, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States the One Hundred and Thirteenth.
 BENJAMIN HARRISON "[sEAIl. By the President
 "JAMEs G. BLAINE. Secretary of State"
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
work On the charleston.

The cruiser Charleston is now on the dry dock at the Union Iron Works, San Fran cisco, Cal, aud is almost ready for sea- The boilers heinz tested, the propeller blades are in position, all large machinery is in place, and only minor details arc to be at tended to. It is expected that a trial trip will be made shortly. Naval officers who in spected the steamer expressed themselves ell tirely satisfied with the progress made, and stated that the workmanship displayed in her construction was irst-class. The cruiser will be taken for her trial trip to Santa Bar barn Channel, and will then return and pro- ceed to the navy yard at Mare Island. After the examining board has reported to the Secretary Of the Navy regarding the cruiser, and after the Government shall have ac- ceptcu her from the contractors, she wilt re- ceivc her armament and stores and be or dered to active duty.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
CATTLE MARKETS.
PRAIRIE FIRES RAGING.
Houses, Barns, Cattle and Half ,
 Dakota Village Destroyed.

Dispatches from various parts of Dakota and from Southwestern Minnesota indicate the prevalence of great prairie fires. Houses. barns and stock have been burned, and it is reported that lives have been lost. A seven. tccn-year old girl named Madison fell and was ovcrtaken by the fire while fleeing with woman named Bailey from their house, near
 Big Rapids, Dak. Her clothing was burned off from her body, and she was fatally burned. Several houses were destroyed. The wind was then sweeping the fire along. at the rate of sixty-fve miles an hour. Reports state that the town of Olivet, in Hutchinson County, has been half destroyed by the fire. South of Scotland, Dak, the fire rushed over il wide path and destroyed many houses. A band of men started out to oppose fire which was reported approaching from north of West Town. They were armed with brooms and sacks, and succeeded in saving one resi- dence, though the barns and sheds de- stroyed. The houses, barns and cattle of Henry Hagelfry, D. K. Tomlinson and others were destroyed, as were others which lay in the wide swath cut out by the flames. The owners and their families had narrow escapes. The fro is reported subdued in the west, but
 still raging ill the southeast.
Connecticut western news., 1889-04-10
The Senatc's Work Ended.

Assistant Commissioner of Patents-Rob- $. Fisher of Chicago, III. Captains (Navy)- Commander Bartlett J. Cromwell Com mander John W. Philip. Commanders Lieut.. .-C Commander George B. Durand; Lieut. Commander Francis NJ. Barber Lieutenant Commanders Lieut. Uriel Seebree, Lieut. Albert R. eouden. Lieutenants-Lieut. Moses l.. Wood, junior grade; Lieut. David Daniels junior grade. LieutenaDts; Junior Grade Ensign James H. Glennon, Ensign Harry S. Knapp. Paymaster-Passed Assistant Pay master Josiah R. Stanton. Passed Assistant Paymaster-Assistant Paymaster Thomas J. Cowie. First Lieutenant, Marine Corps- Second Lieut.. Har1r K White
 After a session lasting two days less than one month, the Senate reached a final ad- journment. Unless called by the President to meet in another extraordinary session, it will not convene again until December ?.