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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-08-07
WAS IT 4 SUCCESS ?
DIR. Spitzka Pronounces the Method an
Uncertainty.


AUBURN, y. Y, August G.-Immediately
after the execution DR. Spitzka, the emil
nent physician, said to a reporter: AS
far as Kemmler was concerned the scene
was most narrowing. | mean by this that
his conduct was so admirable. He dis
played such u gentle dignity through ii all
that 10 went straight 10 the heart OF every
one present. When the electric currept
was applied he stifIened out under the
shock / think that ended consciousness at
once. but that life was not extinct. The
current had been applied number OF sec
onds. / think l myself said he was dead.
Then DR.. Fell rushed in and began
to loosen the head pieces. There were
convulSive movements OF the chest
and demand that current be applied
again This was done. The instant con
tact was made, there was similar conges-
tion of face and hands which is regarded as
a post mortem appearance, as though you
applied the current to a dead body. The
longer the current was kept on after the
period which we call the death period this
line Of congestion gradually sank, and
settled down to the dependent parts oi
body Us in dead subjects
THE FIRST AND LAST.
As to the result so far as it touches upon
question of practicability and advisabillty
of inficting death penalty, DIR. Spluka
gave a reporter permission TO say TINS as
coming from him: II regard this as by far
a more dignified execution by law than any
hanging / have ever witnessed, but its
scientific uncertainty, after so much eN-
pense and time, leads me TO believe that
this method will not be adopted in other
States. and that this will be the first and
last electrical execution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-08-07
1a5 Dead of the ChoIern.

MECCA. August 6-One hundred and
thirty-fye deaths from cholera occurred In
this city yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-08-07
uoRsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE

Relieves the Feeling OF LassItude
so common to midsummer. and imparts
vitality.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-08-07

TO die within the week beginning June p,
1859, by the application Of electricity as
provided by the Code at Auburn state
Prison. Counselor Hatch took exceptions
In me sentence upon the ground that the
nunishment was cruel and unusual and
contrary to the spirit Of the Constitution.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
OBITUARY.

Death of William HI. Bradley, One of
 Carriage Manufacturers.
 The many friends of MT. William H. Bradley will be pained to hear of his de- cease. He died at his late residence, Fair Haven, yesterday. MT. Bradley was an esteemed and honorable gentleman, and one of the oldest and best known carriage manufacturers in the city, having been for many years @ member of the firm of Law renee, Bradley & Co.,, who were engaged in business years ago on Chapel street, oc- cupying the present Demarest factory. The deceased was brother of General E. E. Bradley of this city, and s. Isadore Bradley, now lawyer or Washington, D. 0. He was lifelong democrat, and one who believed conscientiously and thor oughly in the principles of that party
 His death was caused by heart failure and was sudden and unexpected, as until about week ago he was in his usual health. It is probable that he never fully recovered from the shock caused by the death of his only son, Richard F. Bradley, who died from the effects of the grip last tent as to impair his own health. He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn the loss of a good husband and and loving father. His funeral services will be held at his late residence, 112 East Pearl street, Fair Ha- ven, on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Vib- berts of St. James, Episcopal church, of which MT. Bradley had long been a mem ber
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
nEGrmENrAL SHOOT.

Company K of Walnngford Wtns-
 Full Scores of Yesterday,s Matches
 at she Quinnipiac Range-D1strfbu.
 ton of Prizes at the Armory in the
 Evening.
 The fall shoot of the Second regiment, 0. N. G., was held at the Quinnipiac range yesterday. The day was all that could be desired and in consequence there was large turnout The officers of the match were: Executive officer, Colonel John B. Doherty; range officer, Captain Charles c. Ford,I. R. F.; assistant range officers, Major L. F. Burpee, Captain T. H. Sucher, Captain B. E. Brown; referee, Major T. T. Welles; financial officer, Lieutenant w. H. Newton; surgeon, Lieutenant William G.. Daggett, M. D.; secretary, Major T. T. Welles.
 The three matches on the program for the day were: The company team match for teams of eight men from each company in the regiment at 200 and 500 yards, the short range match at 200 and the officers match also at 200 yards. The usual interest was of course taken in the company team contest, and for which the Simpson, Hall & Miller cup is offered for first pr!ze. Eight teams entered for this match. The following scores were made:
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10

Prohibition Meeting Last Night.
 Room 37, ,Hoadley building, was last night the scene of prohibition meeting. The number present was only thirty-four, three of whom were young ladies who were prac- ticing shorthand. A. B. Lincoln of ''The Connecticut Home" was the speaker. En- tering upon his speech he asked those in the audience who had never voted the pro- hibition ticket to raise their hands and it was found that only two in the vast audi ence were non-believers. Of the two great questions high tariff or high license he thought the latter far the most important.
 MT. Clark, the chairman, announced that on next Wednesday evening E. George Riddle would address the prohibition club at the same place, and that on the 18th of this month Mrs. Hoffman would address rnase meeting in the Atheneum and on the 90th the W.C.TU. would listen to George w. Paine at the Calvary Baptist church.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
DEAF 54 YEARS.
Could Hear a Whisper After Five
 Minutes With pr. Damon.

Could Hear a Whisper Alter Five Minutes With pr. Damon. Yesterday afternoon another large and enthusiastic audience gathered at the Atheneum to witness that 18th century marvel, Dr. Damon, cure the ills of man kind by the touch of his hand. Several were treated for rheumatism, paralysis, heart and other diseases of like nature, but the crowning event of the day was case of deafness of 54 years standing. When the lady went upon the stage, and in 6 loud voice announced that she had been deaf since she was four years of age, look of Encouragement came over the doctors genial face, but without the least hesitation he proceeded to give the treat ment.
 For five minutes or more he worked upon her ears and then tested her to see if any improvement had been made. No perceptible change was noticeable. The doctor seemed 10th to give up, so continued to treat her ears briskly. In few mo- ments he again tested her and to the sur prise of everyone present the lady said she could hear perfectly. Several gathered whisper, all of which were answered cor rectly, thus showing that marvellous change had been wrought in her case. The doctor told her to came again for treat ment, so he could make the cure perma- nent.
 The lady's name was Mrs. Sarah Robin son.
 Another case worthy of mention is that of little girl who has had a stiff knee joint for seven years.
 She was treated perhaps ten min utes altogether, when the stiffness seemed to give away ,and she bent the joint back and forth, swinging the foot several inches. This was looked upon as quite miraculous by many present. The young lady gave her name as Annie Quigly, aged fifteen. Many are availing themselves of the opportunity to receive private treat ment at the doctors office, 928 Chapel street. Yesterday sixty-one were exam ined and fifteen turned away as incurable. The doctor makes it rule to take no pa- tient upon his books for treatment that does not warrant reasonable chance of success.
 On Saturday and Sunday the Atheneum is engaged by others, so there will be no free clinic. They will be continued next week, however, two afternoons being de- voted to ladies alone, at which time .. sps- cial lecture will be given.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
MONEY PRIZES AWARDED.

MONEY PRIZES AWARDED.
 The prizes were numerous, consisting of articles, some handsome, useful, etc. They were all arranged in one of the officers rooms at the armory and distributed last evening. It looked very much like Christ mas. The Simpson hall, Miller cup, was awarded Company K, with total score of 404, and each member a silver badge. Six handsome pictures fell to the lot of the other companies which were chosen according to the score made.
 The men on the list with the highest records and what they received are as fol lows:
 Sergeant w. A. Goldsmith, score 59, a Company K, 55, 8 pair of field glasses; Sergeant Young of Company B, gold-head- ed umbrella; Sergeant Young of Company D, 4, placque clock; Sergeant Damn of Company F, 50, a fountain pen; Corporal Landon of Company E, 50, plush album; Sergeant Demo, Company I, 49, cigar case; Lieutenant Duffy, field and staff, 46
 In the officers match, 200 yards, the best score, 31, was made by Lieutenant Hall of Company K, who received the Bario medal; Lieutenant Morton, Com pany K, 29, silk umbrella; Lieutenant Duffy, 27, revolver; Captain Brown, Company F, 26, handsome clock. . In the short range match the highest in- dividual scores and prizes are as follows: Sergeant H. c. Young, Company D, score s1. Smith medal awarded.
 Captain La Barnes, Company K, 30 Bacon sergeat Schappa, Company E, 30, Ford medal Captain Shields, Company D, 30, silver and Captain Landon, Company E, 30, piano lamp Private Reed, Company E, 3o Waterbury watch.
 Sergeant Laudensack, Company B, 30, bamboo Private Cumming, Company I, 30, dressing Private Robinson, Company D, as. silver card Corporal Bolger. Company I, 90, umbrella Lieutenant Norton, Company K, %, pair of opera glasses,
 Private Spencer, Company E, %, revolver.
 Sergeant Munson, Company A, g, smoking set Private McCune, Company A, 2s, meerschaum Lieutenant Bradley, Company l. ss, silk um- Private Gorham, Company F, 2s silver ladle Lieutenant Moses, Company A, Ss, silver cup Sergeant Scheen, Company B, 28 fountain pen Corporal W. W. Gadd, Company B, 2s, silver Sergeant Carter, Company A, es, silk umbrella. E. B. Daniels Company A, p, silver match William Toelle, CompanyK, s7, revolver
 Sergeant Goldsmith, Company A, N, folding table,
 Sergeant Demo, Company I, 27, half dozen sill yer knivess
 Lieutenant Duffy Company I, 27, fountain pen.
 Sergeant Fitzpatrick, Company A, 27, cigar case.
 Private Peterson, Company B, 27, ash sitter
 Private Mottrom, Company K, 26 meerschaum cigar holder.
 Sergeant Molen, Company B, %, easel clock.
 Sergeant Beach, Company K, 26 crockery. Corporal McCann, Company F, 26 clock.
 Private Clark, Company F, %, bronze figure. Sergeant Booth, Company D, M, pocketbook. Private Payne, Company D. A. cigar case.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10

The breath ot a chronic catarrh patient object of disgust. After time alteration sets in, the spongy bones are attacked, and frequently entirely destroyed A constant source of discomfort is the dripping of the purulent secretions into the throat, some times producing inveterate bronchitis, which in its turn has been the exciting cause of pulmonary disease. The brilliant results which have attended it's use for years past properly designate Ely's Cream Balm as by far the best and only cure.
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Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
LOCAL NEWS.
Rrfef Mention.

Brief Mont1Ons
 Night school cor. Chapel & Church Sts. Make application for the night school at Yale Business college.
 Borjensen, the murderer of Emma An derson at New Milford, was indicted for murder yesterday.
 Albert M. Lewis of New London has been appointed assistant lighthouse keeper at Faulkner's Island light.
 MT. Ford of Shelton avenue, insurance agent, has just completed neat barn in the rear of his fine residence.
 H. w. Beeman astonished New Pres tonites the other day by pulling five pound bass from Lake Waramaug.
 A handsome weather vane was yesterday placed on the pinnacle of the tower of the Free Public Library building. Good.
 George Oglesby of Franklin street, who some weeks ago by overlifting strained himself, is gradually recovering his wonted vigor.
 The trial of Charles R. Gale and A. w. Welton for arson will come up before Judge Tomlinson in Shelton Saturday morning
 A fine brick house is being built on the corner of Orchard and George streets to contain twelve rooms and all modern inn provements.
 St. Johns parish, Bridgeport, has ex- tended a unanimous call to the Rev. H. M. Jackson, D. D., of Richmond, Va, to be. come it's rector.
 Furniture which was elected on Gibbs street about two weeks ago for non-pay- in front of the premises.
 Mrs. B. B. Rockwell of Winsted died at the family residence on Meadow street Wednesday night at the age of eighty years, from diseases incident to old age.
 w. s. Robinson's keg works on East Pearl street, New Haven, are running 113 hours day, occasioned by large order of sardine tubs from Port Townsend, Wash.
 MT. Edward Johnson has just graduated from John F. Gaffey's Shorthand school, and accepted spendid position with The Merwin & Co.,, manufacturers and inn porters.
 The money which was stolen by rats from the cooler at c. F. Fields market, Shelton, Tuesday night, was found in a hole in the ceiling yesterday where the rats had taken it.
 Albert Hallenback of Wallingford, aged seventy-four, died yesterday morning oi heart disease, in his chair at 8:30 o'clock He had just finished his chores and was waiting for breakfast.
 The next meeting of the Bridgeport C. E. union will be held at Southport next Monday. Rev. F. B. Richardson of New Heven and Walter R. Downs, ex-president of the New Haven union, will make ad- dresses.
 Smith, Sperry & Treat, masons, and E. Larkins & Son, carpenters, are building an addition to the Tontine hotel from L. w. Robinson's plans. The addition pro vides new kitchen on the first floor, ant other rooms.
 The special train to the Danbury fail which left Bridgeport at 5:20 o'clock yes terday morning carried nearly 1000 per sons. The rush for tickets at the depot was 50 great that Police Commissioner Couse telephonedfo for extra officers to assist in keeping order.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
VIM. NELLY & CO.
NEW HAVEN. Friday, Oct 10, 1890. Weather To-Day - Fair, aOayme,-, 0arfa6ke a0fnas.

coming on. thoughts or care ful provision that must guard against the sharp spells of king Frost" who will soon take our part of the world into his keep ing.
 Be the coming days as dark and drear as they may; the com ing nights as cold and chill-we can liven up the dullest times ahead with cheer and comfort.
 Brisk housewives are flutter- ing all around us with many a winter need in mind, which we shall have satisfied for them ere long.
 Blankets are having their busi- est time. Such looking, hand ling and selecting!
 They're worthy of it all; for there never were times yet that brought them better and more economical.
 Even the smallest child can appreciate, and does fully, the warmth and comfort there is to be found in a good, thick, full sized blanket.
 Every one we show is full two yards wide; in fact, full sized every way. Quality as well.
 Prices are-well, they're way below values---that's the verdict of the buyers.
 Comfortables, bepspreads and quilts all run the same pleasant road, and there's no meager dis. play of them. Plenty of the right sorts to pick and choose from.
 The most fastidious winter. covering seeker, be 1t a he oI she, must needs be well satisfied at the show the flannel counter has for them.
 To see is to buy, and, after all that's the best proof of theil worth, when experience can find nothing but praise to bestow. If you've set your heart upon any particular kind of blanke, or bedspread, take tour round the flannel counter. We'll ge bail you'll set eyes on it. ever before you've opened your mouth to ask.
 If you're not sure exactly what sort you do want ano would like a recommend, we arc able and pleased to do it. | Whatever we do recommend you can place perfect reliance on You've tested our veracity fol near half a century. It is the same as ever and always will be
 Our store of experience is al ways at your disposal.
 Use it whenever you feel in clined.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
Willcox Renomiuated. |.

MIDDLErowN, Oct. 9.-The democratic congressional convention for the Second district to-day nominated Hon. w. EVIL COX for congress. Resolutions adopted were
 First That we indorse the able and courageous and faithful conduct of Washington F. Wilcox in congress- and we commend him for election to every lover of good government and justice.
 Second, We indorse the platform of the dem ocratic state convention in every line and partic rageous tax ever devolved by an American con- gress and the equally outrageous attempt to place paid federal hirelings over our ballot boxes.
 Third, We are proud to support the gentlemen nominated for state officers by the democratic state convention and we hereby pledge them our earnest and undivided support.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
FOURTH WARD.

A Republican Rally Last Night.
 The Fourth Ward Young Mems Merwin club held large and enthusiastic meeting last evening in Cadwell's hall on Congress avenue. Edward Coe was president, and introduced Judge Sheldon as speaker of the evening. The judge spoke chiefly on the silver question. He was repeatedly applauded. His remarks were right to the point and convincing.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WASHINGTON, DC, 8 p. m., Oct. 9, 1S9O) Forecast till 8 D. m Friday. For eastern New York and Vermont: Warmer, southerly winds, fair weather, rain in northern portion Friday night. For Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecti- cut: Warmer, fair weather, varibale winds, be- coming southerly.
 For Maine and New Hampshire: Fair weather, winds becoming southerly, stationary tempera- ture
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
A YORK STREET BURGLARY.
The Residence of Henry Reynolda
 Entered Last Night.

The Residence of Henry Reynolds
 Entered Last Night.
 The police were informed of another burglary last night. It was at the resi- dence of Henry Reynolds of 197 York street, president of Reynolds & Co.,, the manufacturers of 321 East street.
 MT. Reynolds left his home early yester- day morning with his family to visit the Danbury fair. When they returned last night they found that someone had ran sacked the house from top to bottom. Drawers were left open and their contents turned inside out. Several articles of jew elry were taken by the visitor and small sum of money.
 A careful examination of the premises was made by the police, but no clue to the house se-breaker was found It is thought to have been the work of an amateur.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
Building Association

nuIIOlMR AbDOCIAGIOMe
 The Building and Loan association held n special meeting for members only at the hall in Todd's block, corner Elm and State streets, last evening. The meeting was largely attended and several members were added to the roll. The only business brought before the meeting was the report of the committee recently appointed to draw up a series of bylaws to govern the association. The bylaws were adopted as presented with but few minor changes
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
The selnaphore Club.

A musical soiree and smoke will be giv- on by the newly organized Semaphore club
 at its rooms at s8s Chapel street on Tues. day night of next week. The club has be come exceedingly popular with the young men and the list of charter members il about completed. The club proposes to erect or secure fine club house in the
 central part of the city and to equip it in excellent style.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
We Advise

Anyone to call at R. w. Mills, 382 State street. He is live dealer and keeps up to the times. He, >, don't believe in high prices. Nearly. all his purchases are as large asthe wholesalers because he buys in the same channel, and those who buy in a small way wonder how MT. Mills can sell at what they have to pay.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
College Items.

ASOA.-De
 Willard Parker, jr., go, and Arthur Espy, go, are in town for few days.
 There is to be g meeting of the Exete, club this evening in Lyceum.
 The Harvard football eleven is to play the university of Lehigh October 15.
 Holmes, '94, has been chosen captain of the freshman crew.
 Sherrill, 'S9, has returned to the Yale law school.
 Amherst College Young Mems Christian association gave reception to the mem bers of the freshman class Wednesday evening. President J. H. Seelye gave an address.
 The following officers for the Chicago club have been elected: E. s. Isham, '91. president; J: T: Hill, '91 s., vice-presi- dent; G. Webster, secretary and treasurer. have gone to training table: w. c. Rhodes '91, captain; P. w. Harvey '91, w. w. Heffelfnger '91 S., J. A. Hartwell '91 S., T. L. McClung '9S, S. B. Morrison '91, S. N. Morrison '92, A. H. Wallis '93, c. w. Mills '93, F. H. Barbour '92 s., H. A Bayne '92, H. w. Holcombe '91, A. Coxe '94, L. Bliss '93 s.
 A lively game of football was played Wednesday afternoon between the elevens of the Boston Institute of Technology and Brown, the former winning ten to eight Tufts college defeated Phillips Exeter al football Wednesday by two touch downs to nothing.
 The field sports of the Dartmouth Ath- letic association were finished yesterday. Although the weather was very unfavora- ble, the attendance was large. Class rivalry has been strong, making the strug. gle for the pennant and championship earnest and exciting. The seniors finally won by single point, securing 65 points to the juniors GA, sophomores %, fresh men 37 and medics 25. F. E. Rowe '91 and E. c. Potter '92, bore off the honors, winning % and g points respectively. E. c. Potter, South Birmingham, broke the records for running broad jump and he cleared 2a feet, 9 inches. His record for running broad jump was 21 feet, his pole vault 9 feet, 6 inches.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
Third Depree Conferred,

Hiram lodge, No. 1, conferred third de- gree last evening upon Lawyer c. s. Ham, ilton, after which followed light ban quet. District Deputy Stewart was present as a visitor to the lodge.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
Personal Notes.

MT. James O'Neil, a well known manu. facturer of Brockton, Mass, for years en- gagged in stairbuilding there, firm of Howe & O,Neil, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Priest, wife of George Priest, jr., of No; IS Edwards street, this city. He returned home yesterday.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
E0r Headache

Use IHOrsford,s Acid Phosphate. Dr. |. R. Sanford, Sheffield, Mass, says: ssMoat excellent in Arrangements of the nervous system, such as headache and Gssplssspsss." Oc eteodltw
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10
Their AunlYeraarY.

The Knights Templar social club will celebrate their anniversary November IA. A very pleasant evening is proposed in the way of literary entertainment and refreshments.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10

Salvation Oil, the great pain.remedy, is @ genuine and reliable liniment. Price 25 cents.
 No one has ever been disappointed in using Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for cold.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10

N ANSONIA, October s, 189O. The republican senatorial convention for the Seventh senatorial district will be held at the
 headquarters of the Young Mems Republican club, Insurance building, New Haven, October 1b at Il a. m,
 MoRRIs DREW, Senatorial CECIL A BuRLEIaH. fConvention.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-10

c. c. Benham, the artist, returns to New York this week. His exhibition of water colors at Cutters continues only to-day and tomorrow. Hence those wishing to secure specimens of thesev artistic gems should not delay.