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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
THE STATIONERY FAILuRE.

THE STATxONERY FAILURE. J. .. Treble de Co. Make An Assign
 ment-A Judgment Entered Against
 T. B. Shemeld G Son-No Suspicion
 of Fraud.
 NEW YsnK, Dec. 24.-Jacob Q. Prebls and Walter E. Treble, composing the firm of J. Q. Prebls & Co.,, the wholesale stationers- made an assignment to-day to Lawyer Thomas s. Bassford without preference, ex- cept wages to employees. The amount of notes held by banks in this city is said to be $350. .000, and this distributed among twenty banks. Messrs. Prebls were surprised to- day to learn that the Sheffield heirs had en- tered judgment for 0,000 against J. B. Kingston.
 A bank president convsrsant with the af- fairs of the concern said to-day:
 The failure is simply . commercial mis- fortune and there is not, in my opinion, the slightest suspicion of fraud in the matter. There was too much money invested, more than the business could stand. There was doubtless lack of judgment, but nothing moro serious can be alleged. The failure is not as bad ss is supposed, only the money is looked up in costly plants and real estate. The money that has flowed into tho concern is in plain sight, only it cannot be reached. No doubt a receiver and an assignee will be at once appointed when the precise location of the obligations can be made.
 The outstanding notes of the concsrn are very widely circulated. I should say that about twenty banks in this city hold their paper and are, of course, losers to various amounts. I have to-day received inquiries from three New England banks which also hold notes of the firms. This would show that their notes are in many banks outside of this city. I have reason to know that the total amount of paper of the firms held by banks in this city Is $s50, ,000."
 KINGSTON, N. Y., Dec. A.-There are no new developments regarding the failure of J. B. Sheffield G Son and the Saugerties Blank Book company. The papers in the matter of appointing receivers for the two companies served on Attorney General Taber are returnable at the special term of the Supreme court to be held in Albany on Tuesday of next week. A limited amount of work is being done in I the factories in finishing up partially manu- | factursd goods. Robert A. Snyder, presi-
 dent of the First National bank of Suager- ties, says his bank could not possibly be seriously affected by the failure, even if it
 lost every dollar that the companies owe | it. A good part of the indebtedness is in in- | dorsements of customers' notes that will be
 paid when they fall due. The same can be | said of the Saugerties bank. The First
 National bank of Chicago has sued out @ | writ of attachment against the Wabash Man. ufaoturipg company on check of J. B.
 Sheffield & Son for q 200 endorsed by that
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made . Dupe of HIS Elan ce.

WALpoLE, MAss., Dec. 24--About a year ago Charles Metcalfe came to this town from California, and subsequently became engaged to Miss Sarah Nickerson, of Lynn, who was the guest of wealthy resident of the town. He interested her in mining scheme, aud induced her to entrust him with $1, 1000 with which to purchase stock. The stock failing to materialiKe, an investigation followed, which is said to have proven the falsity of Metcalfss representations, and he has been arrested on the charge of obtaining money under false ropresentations
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she Got Rid of she old Man.

DOVER, DEL, Dec. 24.-Lewis Hansley, colored, near Felton, objected to the young man who was paying attentions to his daughter, Sarah, and threatened her with shastisement if she continued to receive his visits. Sarah concluded to get rid of the old man, and yesterday she mixed Paris Green \ with the molasses he ate on his buckwheat cakes The old man cannot recover. Sarah was lodged in jail. She admits her guilt.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
The nrush Claims sussained.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec, "A. = Judge Gresham today decreed case of general in- teress, especially to those connected with electrical matters. It was suit brought by tho Brush Electric company, of Cleveland, against the Fort Wayne Electric Light com. pany, for infringement on the Brush patent upon the so-oalled double carbon lamp. The case has been vigorously prosecuted and de- tended, and has been pending about three years. All of the claims of the Brush pat ents are sustained, six in all, and declared to be infrinRed. These claims cover the all- night electric lamps used for street lighting
 where two or more pairs of cartoons are em- ployed, one pair being first burned and then another automatically consumed. The pate
 ent was attacked by the defence mainly upon the grounds that it's claims were too broad and sweeping, but this defence did not
 avail. Electric lamps controlled by this pat- ent are in use throughout this country, and, in fact, the world over, wherever electric | lighting Is used.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
THE YORKTOWN IN A GALE.

She Has Rough Time or It Going
 over and Breaks . Quadrant.
 LISBON, Dec. 24.-"The United States cruiser Yorktown steamed into the Tagus Monday and anchored near the Chicago, the Atlanta and the Boston. She was exactly two days behind the other vessels of the squadron. She has just weathered heavy gale in whi,h her sea going qualities were put to a severe test She behaved ad- mirably. For two days and nights Com mander Chadwick and his men were com pelled to display their seamanship. When the gale was at its height the steel steering quadrant broke in two places and the little cruiser, falling of rapidly, was repeatedly swept by the heavy seas that tumbled over her. The heavy drsgs rigged overheard at the early approach l.. of the storm had their rant, the only accident which happened was the loss of Q whaleboat.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25

two lots on Grand avenue. THERON A. TODD, faf 7e7 Chapel street.
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SOLD AT AUCTION.

NO COmpetItIVe Wfd0 for tko St. L0ui0
 Gas Company.
 ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24,-The franchises, privi. leges and property of the St. Louis Gas com- pany were sold to-day at auction to the Lao lede Gas Light company for $4,0o0, GOO. President McMillan of the Laclede com pany was the only bidder and the sale was at once ratified by President Thompson, of the St. Louis company. This means that the syndicate secured the prize without com- petition. As there are twelve thousand shares of stock in the St. Louis Gas Light company, and as the plant only sold for A ,000, ,000, the stockholders who did not sell to the trust will receive only $38S per share They were formerly offered $375 share.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25

Il Haven county.
 Thereby apply for license to sell spirituous and Intoxicating hquors at 494 4tats street, in the town of New Haven.
 Dated at New Haven, this 10th day of De- cember, A. D. 1880. ALBERT HCSHER.
 Recommended by ]. W. Pond, Justin E. Burgess, David K. Andrews. H. Grant Thompson, R: A. Oneto. d25 oaw2w
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
UnabIe to secure Ronds

Yesterday morning Eddleston, who is charged with setting the Seymour fire, was be- fore Justice Ashbel Storrs, who held him in $1, ,500 for his appearance for an examination on Saturday. He was not able immediately to give bail and was placed in custody of Sheriff Spencer. There is no doubt, howe ever, that he will be able to find security. as his wife, very nice lady, has rich and influ- ential relatives in New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
A Panic Avertea.

MADRID, Dec. A.-During the perform ance at the opera house this evening an ao- dent to the electric light machinery caused a panic, cry of fire having been raised. By the efforts of the actors and the manager the alarm was checked and the audience dispers- ed. The queen-regent and the infants, who were in the royal box, remained standing during the commotion and were the last to leave the house.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
TIE woopsuKr SAVINGS BAxK

vs. fORDRR OF NOTICE HANNAH HARVEY xr AL. State of Conneoticut, a New Haven, ,.oo TYPON the complaint of the said The Woodbury O Savings Bank, praying for reasons therein set forth for the foreclosure of mortgage now Haven county, to Dc held on the first Tuesday of January, A. D. 1890.
 1t appearing to, and being found bv the subscrib. Ing authority that the names and residences of all and any of the heirs representatives and creditors of John Harvey, deceased, are to the plaintiff un known.
 Therefore,. Ordered, tba. Notice of tho pen dency of said complaint be given by publishing this order In the Journal and Courier, newspaper printed in New Haven, once week for three weeks successively; commencing on or before the 18th day of December, A. D. 1889.
 EDWARD l. SANFORD. Judge of the Superior Court for the State of Con necticut. d25 oaw3w
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
The Dissolved Passenger AssociatioD.

The UI8H0lVed F6Gg66Ref ABBOcI1t1Oue
 CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-Chairman Walker of the Inter. Saate Association, has sent out 8 circular to the members reminding them, in view of the anticfpsted dissolution of the Western States Passenger Association, that the obligations of the presidents agreement in respect to passenger rates and regulations are not affected by the change which may occur in relations with the auxiliary sssocfa- tions. He urges action not authorized by the presidents agreement and calls attention to the rule prescribing the manner in which outside competition may be met.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
WITH DA FOrsKCA,

John O.. Klein Interviews Rraxilsl
 New Chief-He Believes in the ssabil.
 ity of she New 6overnment-The
 Minister of Foreign ARairs i'm Favor
 Of Closer Relatiens With She United
 States.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-John c. Klein, the World correspondent at Rio Janeiro, tele- graphs the following: "I paid visit to-day to the chief of the provincial government, General Da Fonseca, who received me most cordially and expressed himself as delighted to have the opportunity of addressing him- self personally 10 the people of the United States through the newspapers. General Da Fonseca wished to say,7 first of all: ''Ths safety of the republic lis assured, notwith- standing all that is said to the contrary by adherents of the empire who, are now in Europe and who wish to do all the injury they can.n
 Correspendent-Were the people heartily in support of the movementa
 Gen. Da Fonseca-The people had long been waiting to establish republic, but the proper opportunity to strike decisive blow did not arrive till lately. It would never have done to make an attempt when failure was almost certain.
 Correspondent-Was not Dom Pedro per- sonally very populara
 Gen. Da Fonseca-Yes, the people of Bra. gil had no dislike for Dom Pedro, personally. It was only the principles which he repre~ sents, the monarchical principles, that were obnoxious to them.
 After leaving the marshall, paid visit to Dr. Quintino Bocayuva, the minister of foreign affairs, who spoke at considerable length on affairs leading up to the reyo1u. tion. He said: ssThe people of Brazil did not act blindly in this matter. They had good reasons to fear that if Dom Pedro, who was personally much respected, should die, the princess imperial, Isabella, would come to the throne, in which case the country would practically be ruled by the Jesuits. ssDom Pedro, himself," continued the min- ister, "always felt that revolution was bound tooccur some day, bat he did not dream that it would take place so soon or even in his day."
 Do Booayuva further expressed himself as Gen. Da Fonseca had done, to the effect that he was anxious to see trade interests between Brazil and the United States enlarged and said that he would do all in his power to bring this about. In answer to the question wether he thought the new republic was on 8 solid basis the minister of foreign affairs said: sT do. Of course there is 8 large amount of intriguing going on even in Brazil on the part of the adherents of the fallen dynasty, but do not think that serious trouble is likely to occur"
 There is much talk in the ministerial de- partments of the new government about urging the expedie iency of an offensive and defensive alliance on the part of the Brazil- ian republic with the United States. The minister of foreign affairs spoke seriously of the idea and expressed the hope that it would be brought about.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
Nc Agreement Reached.

WosuRN, Mass, Dec. A.-The long de- sired conference between the leather manu- lecturers and the Knights of Labor relative to the existing strike, took place this after noon, but no agreement was reached. The different phases of the strike were discussed. The knights discussed g list to be submitted to full meeting of the Manufacturers. as- sociation Thursday afternoon, but it is the general belief that 1t will not be ac- cepted.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
District of New Ha,

District of New Haven, ss Probate Court,
 Dec. 23d, 1889. { UPSTATE of CHARLES O. FORD, of New Ha- E ven, in said district, assigning debtor. The voluntary assignment of the said debtor hay ing been lodged in this office for record and the probate thereof, and Herbert E. Benton. of New Haven, being in said assignment nominated as trustee for said estate, therefore
 Ordered-That the 7th day of January, 1890, at 10 o'clock forenoon, be and the same Is hereby as posed trstes and that all persons interested there In may have notice to appear if they see cause and De heard thereon this court drects tnas tns oroer circulation in said Probate district before said time assigned for said hearing.
 By the court,
 de5 st TIMOTHY F. CALLAHAN. Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25

The Now Haven Savings Bank. YryHE semtannual meeting of the trustees of the U New Haven Savings Bank will be held at the Ssnhtns houss Nc lse sor 5rangs strsst on Tuesday
 The bauk will be closed the first week in January it:. and Viii be open for business on Wednesdsy, January 6th. JOHN P. FUTILE,
 d25 i2t Treasurer
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
A nrutal Frlxe Fight.

WMKEsBARRr, Penn, Dec. 24.-A brutal
 prize fight was fought in a barn four miles
 from Plymouth early this morning, which
 in all probability will result In murder.
 James Burns and James Farrell were the principals. Four rounds were fought, char- acterized by the most terrific slugging. There was no science, but brute force took It's place. When time was called in the last round Burns was unable to respond. He was picked up and removed to an adjoining farm housesna A physician was summoned
 and an exataination revealed the fact that Burns wass Badly injured internally in the region of the stomach. LpckjaM set in later and his death is expected.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
smuxglers ef American

SmuGglers of American Whisky.
 HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 2.-John Ehler of Crow Harber, and Thomas McDonald of Guysboro were found gu ilty in the Admiral ity court to day of com plicity in extensive smuggling of American whisky into Canada from the island of St. Pierre, whither tho liquor was taken from Boston. Ehler was fined $500 and given six months imprison- nent, and Mcdonald was fined $500 and given three months
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
The ResIanaslons Returned.

HARTFORD, CONN.,, Dec. M.-The resiRna- tions of the field officers of the First Regi. ment, made some time ago because of dis satisfaction at the renting of the armory for polo, have been returned, disapproved. the reasons assigned not being considered urgent or necessary
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
Slavin Cordially Received.

NEW Yosf, Dec. M. Upon his arrival in London Slavin was given an enthusiastic re- ception by alarge crowd which he'd gathered to welcome him. He visited the sfock ex- change to-day and the members subscribed R160 for him on the spot.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25

Charles Schellenberg, aged 37, German cabinetmaker, of New York, hanged himself in his lodging room yesterday because he could not buy Christmas present for 8 young woman to whom he was engaged to be married.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
District of New E

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 December 21st. 1889. ll Haven, in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of New Ha- ven hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to hibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts, properly attested persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 d25 2diwt Administrator.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
Leapea Throu u sh . Car Window.

LeapoA Throu Gh . Car Window.
 PRov1DENcE, R. l., Dec. 24.-Casey Ingra- ham. 29 or 30 years old and married, tutor of Worcester, Mass, mentally unbalanced, slipped away from the keeper who had him in charge on the Shore Line train from New York reaching here at 3:15 pm. While passing Patowomut he went into the retiring room and leaped through the window. His body was found with the neck broken. It was brought to this city this evening and taken in charge by relatives.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
The south African Controversy.

LISBON, Dec. 24.-The semi official press is confident that an early agreement will be reached between England and Portugal in the South African controversy. Ssnhor Gomez, the Portugese minister of foreign affairs, has made no proposition to submit the question to arbitration.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
Four Lives Lost.

VALLEJO, Ala, Dec. 24.-A boat contain ing eight sailors from the United States fish commission steamer Albatross and crip- pied nswsboy loft the AIbatross at Mare leland navy yard last night and started for Vallejo. The night was dark and the tide running strong, and the boat upset when near the United States steamer Thetis. A boat waa lowered from the Thetis and five men were rescued. John Enright sailor, who was on the Trenton at Samoa, Robert Padgett, Aachinist, w. w. Lee tcolored) and the newsboy were drowned. None of the bodies have been recovered.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
The Pope will Issue An Ensyclicai

ROME, December 2<.-His holiness, the Pope, received to-day the sacred College of Cardinals, the supreme councillor senate of the church. In addressing this chosen body of advisors the pontif said:
 In these times, when the church is aseailed and persscuted because it is the great strong faith and truth, it ia 8 consolation to know that among the children of the church them selves there ia perfect unity.
 His holiness announced that he would shortly issue an enoyclical letter defining the duties of the Catholics in this crisis.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
A New Indictment.

CHICAGO, Dec. M.-A new indictment for conspiracy to bribe Cronin jurors has been returned by the grand jury against John E. Graham, A. l.. Hanks, Fred W. Smith, Mark Solomon, Jeremiah O'Donnell, Thomas Kayanaugh and Joseph Konen.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
YI,o the poard of County commissioners for \

FVyO the Board of County Commissioners for New u Haven County:
 hereby apply for . license to sell spiritueus and intoxicating liquors at 49 State street, in the town of New Haven.
 Dated at New Haven, this 2lst day of December, A. D. 1880. JAMES (his x mark) GOODWIN.
 Recommended by Justus H. Bromm, Geo. Throm. Daniel McGurl, Owen McCardell, Samuel c. Tomp kius d25 oaw2W
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
A DKsPRRATE MAN.

An Kmpleye of tho Thems0n.Aeus-
 ton Company Tries 60 XIII His Wifs
 ana Then Attempts Suicide.
 LYNN, Mass, Dec. 24.-In fit of jealousy or ugliness William Sloan, an Knglishman. and an employe of the Thomson-H Houston Electric company, attempted to kill his wife, Mary, in factory Fl of that company at 5:16 this afternoon. It appears Mrs. Sloan, who is also an employe of the company, has be- come tired of her husbands abusive treat ment and had made up her mind to take care of herself. To-day Sloan filled up on rum, procured two revolvers and going to the factory attempted to kill his wife, who ran away from him before he could shoot. Sloan was locked up and tried to commit suicide by shooting. after he was put in g cell, the officers having overlooked one of the pistols when searching him. One shot ploughed furrow in his head. Sloan is under bonds to keep the peace for assaulting his wife with razor in Cambridge some months ago.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Influenza Ep1demlc St1l AakAnR-
 Public Mon Unable to Discharge the
 Duties of Their Omoss-Tramways
 Suspend Operations.
 PARIS, Dee. 24.-The epidemic rages. The conference which was to have convened yesterday did not because the majority of the speakers were ill. Reports from Berlin are to the effect that there Is no abatement of the evil there. In Brunswick it has assumed a malignant type and there have been many deaths. At Frankfort it is increasing. The tramways have ceased operations because the employees are all i'll. Mannheim has been very severely visited. At Munich the cases increase and the transaction of business is much interferred with. The theatres announce that the programmes of the plays are not to be depended upon as the illness of actors may make it necessary to change the names at any moment or even to change tho piece. At Antwerp the disease is increasing, but 1t is diminishing among both the garrison and the people of Amsterdam. It has appeared at Dorereoht, among the soldiers and sailors and the factories. It ia very serious in the barracks at Brussels and half the carabineera and grenadisrs of the Corps des dardes are
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25

SILCOTT IN CANADA. His ParamOur Leaves Him and Re.
 turns to Now TOrk-Tho Police
 Notified.
 MONTREAL, Dec. A.-The police authori- ties have been notified that Silcott, the ab- sconding treasurer of the United States House of Representatives, accompanied by his paramour, Herminie Thibault, arrived in Montreal Saturday, the 7th instant, and that the later went to the house of her married sister, Mrs. Lemoine, on Sanguist street, where she remained until Friday last, when she returned for New York on the early morning train. Mrs. Lemoine, on being seen, denied all knowledge of Silcot, but her husband admitted that he had been frequent visitor at the house. The New York police have been notified of Herminie's return to that city.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25

WEST HAVEN, Conn, Dec 24th, 1889.
 Sealed Proposals
 yOR the lighting Of the streets of the borough of H West Haven by electricity for the year ending Dec S1, 1S0o will be received by the warden until p. m. Saturday, Dec. Sstb, 1889. Specifications and conditions will be furnished responsible parties upon application. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. GEORGE H. THOMAS, d25 St Warden
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-25

A Few Hundred Dollars VIII 8c-
 euro c Good Home.
 AA ONETAM1LY HOU6E, 900 AtVater sJroeA
 House and barn, go Auburn street. Twe-fam-
 lily hcuse, No. 1T Clay, street. Two-femi!y within ten days. Also for rent, first floor 70 Wool ssy street: rst floor 10 Newhalstreot; 1ib Portsea greeti i2t aio Congress avenue and n M. MSLMEs, HOUSE HOVER, OFFICE @ CHURCH STREET. no1b