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Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
THE RAvAGRs OF FIRE.

Large Tracts of Timber Land Burn.
 1ng-Hemes Deserted-NarroW Escape
 of Village from DestructiOn-
 Prairie Fires-Twelve Cars Plunge
 Through a Bnrning Bridge.
 SALTWATER, Minn., May 4.-Millions of feet of pine are being consumed in the St. Croix valley by forest fires. For miles the afr is so filled with smoke that breathing is almost impossible. Hundreds of men are at work ploughing about their meadows to prevent the spread of the forest fires. The woodland cannot be saved and the fire will cease only after exhausting it's supply of combustibles. Many woodsmen have dssert- ed their homes and gone sonthward
 HUDSON, Wis, May 4.-Reports to this point from New Richmond, Wis, are of the most alarming character. Forest fires are burning on three sides of the village and the last despatch stated that the depot of the Omaha company was on fire and asked that tho Hudson fire department be rushed there at once.
 ST. CLOUD, Minn., May 4.-Timber fires along the Hinckley branch of the Great Northern railway yesterday set fire to the bridge across the ravine between Holley and St. Francis stations. When the west bound regular train approached the bridge, the en- gineer, Ryan, noticed the bent rails, and ap- pretending danger reversed the lever, and with the fireman jumped from the engine. A moment later the engine, tender and ten cars plunged through the burned bridge dis- tancs of twelve feet and were entirely con- stunned. No one was injured, although the escape of the engineer and fireman was mirac- ulous.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
AMAGNIFICENT A GIFT.
A Descrlption of the Remarkably Fine New Window at All Saints Church, New Milford.

A Description of the Remarkably Fine
 New Window at All Saints Church,
 New Milford.
 In recent issue reference was made to the beautiful memorial window executed by the Tiffany Glass company of New York and placed in all Saints church, New Milford, as a memorial to the late William D. Black. The subject of this work of art is based on the lines, 'The Coming of the Lord Draweth Nigh" The window is g triple lancet. The middle light contains at the bottom figure of Moses bearing the tables of stone. His rich, red mantle thrown over his robes form the principal note of color in the window. His eyes are raised and bsholds the cross richly jewelled, which symbolizes the Cross Triumphant suspended in the air and she'd ding beautiful yellow glow of light through the entire upper part of the three lancets. Towering above the cross two cherubs bear a rich jewelled crown of glory. The left side lancet contains two saints in adoration, one bearing the palm of victory. Back of each
 figure is the grapevine full of fruit, as a sym bol of good work in the vineyard of the Lord. Figures of flying angels adorning the cross lower part of the right lancet is a kneeling figure of Faith, who gazes intently at the cross. The whole composition comprises @ rather new and original treatment of a motive suggesting the old dispsnsation, the redemption taught in the New Testament, and the faith of mortals in the second coming of Christ. The effect of the whole window is delightful and rich in color. It Is deep in it's tone at the base, leading up to perfect flood of golden light at the top, in which are floating the figures of angels. The execution Is entirely in opaleecent and wrought glass. No paint is employed to secure the charm ing effect and colors. It is clearly one of the most important church windows in this state. The design and coloring is the work of Mir. Edward P. Sperry, formerly of New Haven, who has been for some time with the Tiffany Glass company, who have executed the Chittenden memorial window in the l library building at Yale and the Mansfield memorial in St. Thomas church, this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
SHE MAX RECOVER.
The Victim of a Drunken Husband,s
 FIendfsh Brutality.

The Victim of Drunken Husband,s
 FIendfsh Brutality.
 BRISTOL, May 4.-This evening Mrs. Jack son, wife of Arthur Jackson, the oolored man wno made such brutal attempt to murder her Saturday morning, was more comfortable, and the physicians think it pos sible that che will recover. Jackson is now in Hartford jail awaiting trial. He is the man who had an altercation in Wallingford a few years ago when one of his ears was cut off with an ax.
 Jackson got drunk, called up his wife, whe is waitress at the Bristol house, and demanded that she go home. She got uI and dressed to save a scene and went home. First he made his wife hold light while he killed his dog with an axe. Then with a rszor he began operations on the woman her- self. He cut her throat horribly with the razor, so that she cannot live, 50 many arteries are severed, besides cutting off sever al ot her fingers. .--..
 But for the arrival of neighbor, Jasper Fish. who found the murderer kicking the dying woman. he would have probably cut the woman into pieces. Jackson had satur- ated the house with kerosine oil, and was evidently intent on burning the house and body. Jealousy is said to have been the cause
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
ApAsron,s pLEAsURE TRIP.
of for Southern California and
 OreNnR

Off for Southern California and
 Oregon.
 The Rev. I. o. Meserve delivered the last sermon at the Davenport church last even ing that he will preach there until after his return from his western trip.
 MT. Meserve will first go to southern Cali- fornia via. the Southern Pacific railfoad. Af- ter visiting the Yosemite valley he will pro- ceed to San Francisco, where he will spend some time with his brother, who has been preaching there for about four years. Next he will go to Portland, Oregon, and from thero he goes to Tacoma, where he will visit Dr. F. B. Kellogg, who was formerly resi- dent of New Haven, and graduated from the Yale Medical school few years ago. While in New Haven Dr. Kellogg was the leader of the Davenport church choir and also a res porter on the COURIER. While at Tacoma Mr. Meserve will visit Mt. Tacoma and Mt. Shasta. He will return east by the North. ern Pacific railroad, visiting some of the most noted wonders of na- ture en route, including Yellowstone Park, and will also stop at Minneapolis where he will visit MT. Harlan Page Roberts, formerly leader of the Bible class at the Davenport church Sunday school. MT. Roberts is 6 graduate of the Yale theological school, but is now lawyer and real estate agent ir Minneapolis.
 Mir. Meserve announced to his oonorega ton yesterday that he had not made any ar. rangementa tos preach while he is away, and that his trip i6 to be solely pleasure trip. | l 1rr ManefvAH 0arx3an Ufkh h7un fkS h66I
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
TELEaRAPHIC J0TTEN6S. The American silver bill is watched closely

in Germany.
 A letter from Dom Pedro's physician says the ex-emperer is in excellent health.
 Snow fell at many points throughout the northwest yesterday, but melted rapidly.
 The big warehouse of the Mattoon Furni. ture company at Chicago was burned satur- day night. Loss $75, 900.
 Mayor Beck of Vicksburg, Miss, having received telegrams from many points in the delta applying for aid, wired Secretary Proc- tor that the time for rendering assistance from the government had come.
 The steamer La Bretagne, which arrived from Havre yesterday at New York brought the remains of the late banker, Junius s. horse becoming frightened at Monte Carlo.
 A. G. McCampbell & Go. of Louisville, Ky, bucket shop proprietors, closed their doors Saturday morning and announced that they would be forced to suspend business on account of heavy losses on the bull market.
 Trials of the Howell torpedo will be held this week at the torpedo station at Newport by board consisting of Commanders Jewell and Converse and Lieutenant Mclean. The torpedo boat Stiletto will be used in the ex- periments.
 The new residence of George W. Bram hall at South Orange, N. J., was damaged $5, 1000 by fire yesterday morning. The greatest loss, however, was in etchings of which Mr. Bramhall had one of the finest collections in the country, his pictures being valued at about s5O.OOO.
 A fire broke out yesterday morning in the Arcade, large wooden building, at Gilboa, NY, and quickly spread to adjoining build ings. There being no means of extinguishing the fire the entire business portion of the town WAS destroyed, twenty buildings in all. Not store is left and most of the stocks were destroyed. The loss is estimated at $150, 900 to $175,00O and the insurance at about s50,000.
 A misplaced switch nearly caused e serious accident to the 10 o'clock mixed train at Pas sumpsic, Vt., last night. The engine and tender were thrown completely over, but were saved from going down a high bank by the cars, which did not leave the track. The engine was badly smashed. The fireman jumped and escaped injury. Engineer Dav- enport stuck to his post and was taken out through the cab window slightly injured.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05

FOh KENT,
 Factory with Enginc and B0ilor. "A Three story brick building with cellar and .il ell, i27.20 Park street; engine, boiler, pump, llI shaftng, steam heat, water closets gas, etc. {; 8,0O0 surface feet separate stories and rooms, or entire building. Same premises lately occupied by the Union Form company and Paper Box company.
 R. q. DORM AN, foitf fS5 PARK STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
STRUCK WITH AN AXE.

Charles Cl0ugh Makes m Ugly Cash In
 Joseph Halls Head After a Night of
 Debauch.
 Charles Clough of Westville, who was formerly keeper of the New Haven alms- house, was arrested yesterday afternoon for hitting Joseph Hall, another Westville man, in the head with an axe. Clough said that Hall had tried to break into his house and that he had protected his property by warn ing Hall to keep away. The latter refused to heed the warning and was struck with the axe. The cut is said to be bad one.
 It appears that Hall and Clough had been drinking together Saturday night, and yester- day morning Hall tried to enter his house. Clough put him out but he came back. Thereupon Clough picked up an axe and hit him, making cut two inches long and half an inch deep
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
Attaching mr. sperry,s Property.

Attaching NIT. SPerry's Property.
 The Trademark National bank has att tached the Grand avenue property recently transferred by Lucien W. Sperry to Joel A.. Sperry. Ex-Aayor sperry was involved in the failure of E. s. Kimberly. He owes the Tradesmen's bank one note of $1,000 and another of $500, and the bank has brought the attachment in order to protect itself. The case is returnable to the superior court the first Thursday in Juna
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
OBITUARY.
Death of mrs. Rachel F. merrIl

Death of nIrs. Rachel F. Merrill.
 Mrs. Rachel F. Merrill, wife of Asa B. Merrill, died at her home at 24 Pearl street last night of old age. She was eighty-two years old, an estimable wife and mother. She leaves husband, who is eighty-six years old, and three sons, MT. Merrill the we'll known State street grocer, Edward F. Mer- Till, town registrar, and Henry Merrill, an insurance actuary who resides in New York. Several weeks ago MT. Merrill slipped and fell on the ice by his door and broke his arm at the shoulder and one of his ribs, and for time was in an extremely feeble con- dition, but in spite of his age and severe in- about again.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
THE WATERBURY MURDER.
Coroner MkK's InvestIgatton N
 FInNahoA.

Coroner MkK's Investigatton Not
 Finished.
 Coroner Mix has not yet concluded his in- vestigation into the murder of Michael McDermott of Waterbury, who was shot in cold blood Friday by Patrick Flanigan. The coroner is inclined to think that there was 8 woman in the case, who furnished motive for the crime. The coroner said this evening that he had learned number of things which led him to this belief. It was pos sible, he said, that he might be mistaken in this belief, and if this should prove to be the case he should think Flanigan was insane. As it is he is inclined to think Flanigan is trying to work the insanity dodge. The coroner could not state his reasons for think ing there was woman in the case, but said that he believed both men had been paying attentions to the same young woman.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
Slightly Unbalanced.

Andrew Kreiss was found on Chapel street by Officer Watrous last night. He seemed in dazed condition and the officer could get nothing from him as to who he was or where he wanted to go. He had ridden on the Fair Haven oars for some time, but the conductor could obtain no information from him as to his destination. He was entered upon the blotter at the police station as in-
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
Funeral of Pa,rIck Cron,n.

CHICAGO, May 4.--The body of. Dr. Pat- rick Cronin, who year ago last night was lured to the Carlson cottage and murdered,
 was buried this afternoon in Calvary ceme- tery. Over Q thousand men and women who had known him in life, braved the bleak wind and pelting rain to witness the final obsequies. The Sherman Guards acted as guard of honor and the Illinois drum corps, with muffled drums, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in their green regalia and the Catholic Fores:ers turned out to large num-
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05

The French government has accepted the scheme for the conversion of the Egyptian debt. Telegrams from Cairo indicate prob. able settlement of the matter.
 The stable attached to George W. Childs country seat, sWeotton, near Philadelphia was burned Saturday night. It cost $S5, 900. The ooaehmsn aud groom were sii6htIy buxned While trying tQ save the 4ontents 0f
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
l.. F. COMSTOCK X co.
FOR R E NIT,

FOR R ENT, AneA House No. 4S5 Elm street. ::l Exchange street, Atwater street, Shelter Ill, street, Grand avenue. Second floor 109 Dixwell avenue.
 FOR SALE. Dwelling house and barn on Beach street, West Haven, Dwelling house. barn, storehouse, eight acres land, in center of Madison. Dwelling house on Dixwell avenue.
 Admiral street.
 Nicoll street.
 '' Linden street.
 Lyon street. State street. Building lots on Chapel, James, Arch Kos suth, Poplar and State streets and Derby avenue. Farm sixty-dve acres, will exchange for building lots in West Haven city. Lot in Evergreen cemetery. Money to loan real estate.
 W. D. JUDSON Room 9, 7Os Chapel st
 With Cbas. Wilson & Co. (O1flce open evenings) apt6
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
COMING WEEK IN CONGRESS.

Proceedings In the Senate to be Post-
 POned One Day on Account of the
 Death of Senator Beok-The Hills for
 the Admission of Idaho and WYO-
 ming to be Disposed of This Week.
 The Silver Questi0n-Work of the
 House.
 WASHINGTON, May 4.-The death of Sem ator Beck will postpone for one day the pro- ceedings in the senate this week. Ths bills for the admission of Idaho and Wyoming are the unfinished business until Wednesday, when the Jones silver bill, as reported from the committee on finance, will be the special order. It is not believed that the admission bills can be disposed of in two days. and if action on the silver bill should be demanded they will probably go over until more convenient time. Two things may occur to prevent consideration of the silver bill-the action of the republican caucus, when another effort will be made to agree upon silver measure and the reporting of the army and pension appropriation bills, both of which MT. Allison, chairman of the committee on appropriation bills, says will be ready, and which, under the rules, may be called up for consideration nt any time. declaring weIsted and worsted cloths to be woolen for all purposes of assessing duty thereon, says he will make an effort to have 1t considered by the senate, probably on Tuesday.
 The death of Mir. Beck will also disarrange the program of proceedings la the house. To, morrow is "suspension day." and an eff fort was to have been made by the managers of the river and harbor appropriation bill to secure recognition and pass the measure un- der suspension of the rules. The expected adjournment upon the receipt of the news of the adjournment of the senate will carry the matter over. The tariff occurred to the pros gram will be taken up Tuesday. The general debate will begin at once and Is expected to consume at least one week, after which the bill will be discussed by sections and sub- jected to amendment in detail.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
IF A BODY MEET A BODY

the result is collision, whether "coming thro' the rye," or not. Life is full of colns- ions. We are constantly eolIiding with some body or something. If it isn't :,s with .ar 3ur "knocks us off the track and perhaps dis ables us for life. Women especially it seems, affiictions than mankind. In all cases of nervousness bearing down sensations, ten- derness, periodical pains, sick headache con; afemale irregularities" and weaknesses, '' Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription comes to the rescue of women as no other medicine does It is the only medicine for women, sold by druggists. under positive guarantee, from the manufacturers, that it will give it will be refunded. See gisarantee on bottle wrapper.
 Copyright. 1888, by WORLDS DIS. MED ASSN.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
The River Risiug.

NEW ORLEANS. May 4.--The Picayune's Shreveport special says; "The river con- tinues to rise steadily and is now one-tenth higher than in 1880. It is believed the rise here will go from eighteen inches to two feet higher before coming to @ stand. On the Caddo side, above the city, the whole country from the river to the lake Is sheet of water. All tho low lands not protected by the levees are flooded"
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
re DEDICATE THE NEW ORcar

A Sacred Concert at she Zlon Luther.~
 Church To.i1orrOw Evening.
 An interesting event in musical circles will be the sacred concert at the Zion Luther an church tomorrow evening. It will be a cersmonious dedication of the new organ which the church has recently secured. The church, which is at Ward street and Daven- port avenue, has steadily prospsred since the society took possession of 1t about e year ago. The program for tomorrow evening Is as follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
STRUCK BY A HURRICANE.

Nearly Every House in Wilspoint,
 Texas, Damaged-Two People Killed
 and Several Injured-Other Places Visited.
 Wnseo1NT, Tex, May IA hurricane struck here at 12:30 yesterday, and every house in town is more or less damaged. Two persons were killed outright and several in- jured. The killed are: Mrs. Bowen, caught under falling wall and crushed to death; negro girl fourteen years old, daughter of Tom Mitchell. The injured are: Jack Ball. lard, internally, dangerously; son of M E. NcManus, arm broken in two places; Mrs. Nitchell's mother. Mrs. Freeman's residence was blown over, the family getting out just in time to escape the fall. The Methodist church and public school building were completely demolished, while other churches were burned off their foundations. A num- Der of stores and residences were blown down and nearly all business houses were unroofed and all goods badly damaged. The hurri- cane also viaited Msscuite, Thornton, Ter- Till and other points in it's track, doing great damage.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
Madame A. Ruppert, Complexion
 Specialist.

Madame A. Ruppert, Complexion
 Specialist.
 Numerous requests of Madame A. Ruppert's world renowned Face Bleach has induced her to open parors at 7e7 Chapel street, where all infoH- nation regarding her wonderful remedies will be cheerfutly given by one who has had cnarge or hsr New York oflce and thoroughly understands 1t; There is nothing that adds moro attraction or beauty to the human face than nice complexion. The question is asked how is it possible to regain
 beautiful shin. This Is quickly answered, there IS but method of acquiring 1t, and that IS py re newedy Only by gradual process of removing the outer cuticle and drawing from underneath all im- pur.tes leaving the under ekiu free from discolor- ations and blemishes The nature of the skin IS is fine and beautiful under skin like that or the young, and after the old skin has been removed this under skin takes it's place. Is there remeoy that will do this without injury to the under skn! Face Bleach, manufactured by Mme A. K1Ppert, the leading complexion specialist of New York This article, besides removing pimples, DiacK- heads, moth, freckles, brown spots, saiioMness back natural healthy and youthful color ana is decided benefit to all complexionS, as It htms the skin, thus preventing tan, chafng ana wrinkles. Mme Ruppert has given evlaeng & ana w naarin onehalf of the faces of patients and inviting the public to call before during and after treatment and the most skeptical could not but remark the wonderful power of her tonic. Face Bleach does not show on the Face ana is en tireIy harmless to the most delicate comploAion;; It usually takes from twenty to sixty oaYs aho th from to three bottles to thoroughly ciear the complexion. ,,.A Ladies who cannot call can have Face Bleacn
 sent upon receipt of price $2 bottea bottles for $5Send 4c. call for scaled particuars very oene ficial. MADAME A. KupfEki, m, New Haven. Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05

1a1lA number of first class houses, central, at su prices that would make 1t an object to buy. two family house on Howard ave, $5,600. A two family house on Nicoll street, sewer con- nection, only s 800.
 new one family house, 6 rooms, only q .500 good two family house, barn and 65 acres of for city property or lots; @ rare opportunity. FOR RENT-A Lumber of tenemeuts. Rents collected. Money loaned on real estate. 01 Church street, Room 6, Denediotsa
 VRnllAfnU
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05

aA An attractive, we'll built house, 16 rooms,
 ;;: all modern improvements. on 2 principal
 k street, very central lot 50xl22; will be sold on reasonable terms.
 A one family house, every convenience, centrally located at a low figure.
 An old fashioned house, IA rooms, modern conve- nencee, freplaces in five rooms, lot 60x20O, on a principal street; will be sold cheap.
 One family house, rooms, with store on bust- ness street, S2,5O0. Three family house, 12 rooms. on Oak street; rents for 12 per cent on investment. Building lots in growing parts of the city; small payment will secure them. | A few desirable rents left. Money to loan Rents collected promptly,
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05

f1bk Fine loft, second floor front, In bsilding
 il sos Chapel street, 73x35; suitable for light misunderstanding; good light, steam power and heat freight elevator and other superior facilities; rear entrance from Union street. Apply to
 ap29 If HENRY F. ENGLISH, 135 Orange St.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05
8eaI Estate.
A Tow Hundred Dollars Will Sc

A ECW HUmUf0O UOII8fb VIII SO'
 euro . Good Home.
 AnnA ONE.FAMILY HOUSE, 200 AtwAter street. &{3 House and barn, 20 Auburn street. Two fam A lily house, No. II Clay street. Two-femi!y house. AGO Orchard street. All to be sold low If sold within ten days. Also for rent, first floor 70 Wool soy street: first floor 10 Newhalstreet; ilb Portsee stfeet; f2i Portsea 3i0 Congress avenue anA second floor 20 Auburn street.
 A. EE. NOLmE ES, HOUBE MOVER, OFFICE G2 fII4JJRCH 9TREET nnfb
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-05

Mean temperature, 56.
 Hax temp. 64: min. temperature 49. Preciptation .29 inches Max. velocity of wind, 10 SEE. Total excess or denciency Of temperature since January 1, xl56 degrees. Total excess or deficiency of precipitatfcr since Jan. 1, \ 1b? In.
 H. COX. Egt. Sig. Corps. Note: minus sign l-]rref!xsd to thermemeter readings indicates Temperature below zero. A 'sr" in connection with rainfall indcatee trace of precipitation too small to measure. s6now is melted and resulting depth Of water no ted under rainfall.