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Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
St. Patrfck's Society Robbed.

The St. Patrick's Young Mems Literary on their excursion to New York and Coney Island by the steamer were financial loss. Joseph H. Lynch, treasurer of the society, had left the prof its of the excursion, amounting in all to $550, in the freight office, the window being fastened and the door locked. About II 80 the window of the room was found to have been broken in and the money ex- tracted. The robbers are believed by the members of the society to have been the New York roughs who jumped aboard the steamer from the Thirty first street dock as she was leaving the pier. The society is inclined to order the strictest investiga- ton into the case.
 AS soon ss the excursion arrived in New Haven, about 13:30 Thursday evening, Detective Brewer of the police hesdquar- ters was notified and set on the case. h. vestigation showed that entrance must have been forced from the outside, AS the screws had been taken out and a screw driver was found lying on the deck un- derneath the window. Brewer did not go on the Elm City to Newport yesterday, as further examination of the boat was deemed unnecessary. Up to 8 late hour last night no clue had been found by the police or the members of the society.
 The executive committee of the associa- ton held meeting last night, presided over by Chairman Brennan. The accounts of the secretary and treasurer were gone over thoroughly, and it was found that the society would probably lose s25 by the excursion, exclusive of the $550 stolen. Treasurer Lynch bore cross-examination well, and the members of the committee unanimously acquit him of any dishonesty. The committee has discovered no evidence as yet which would lead them to suspect one person more than another. John J. Lane, e1-president of the society, in con yersation with COURIER representative last night, denied emphatically the stories recently published of recent defalcationi by officers of the order. The reports that $100 was stolen from the society last year and $400 the year before are de nounced as unqualifedly false. E1-Presi dent Lane acknowledges, however, that the treasurer two years ago disappeared
 shortly before the date of the excursion
 that season with fifty tickets unaccountet
 for. The point is made that the man stol no cash, and whether heturned the ticket
 into money is extremely uncertain. In tn
 present case it is believed that outsid parties robbed the society.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
BIC FIRE IN WESTERLY.

About $6O,OOO Damage-The Most
 Disastrous Fire Ever Known in the
 TOwn-Afd Sent from Stonfngton.
 NEW LONDON, Aug 13.-The most dis trous fire that has ever visited Westerly the American hall building in the cellar, among a quantity of upholstery goods, and spread with great rapidity until it enveloped the building and adjoining property.
 The flames spread to the Porter 6 Love- land blocks and to the Henry Miner & Brothers block and the old Hammond building, in the rear of the latter The Miner block was completely destroyed and the north end of the Porter & Loveland is total loss, the value of property de- stroyed being $60,0 ,00O, and the insurance on the same about $30,000.
 The fire was discovered by night watchman, who gave the alarm, and the whole town soon turned out to witness the fire and endeavor to extinguish it.
 The losses and insurance about as fol- lows:
 A. w. Foster, boots and shoes, loss $17, 900; insurance 5000. John P. .Edmunds, grocer, loss $S, 900; insurance 5000. Isa- dore Maroni, fruit and confectionery, loss $500; insurance $500. Hinckley & Co.,, furniture, loss s5,5o0; insurance s, 800; Ethan Wilcox, groceries, Joss s2, 800; insurance SLIGO. E. N. Denison, jeweler, lass $5,OOO; insurance $2,0O0. H. L.. Miner, clothier, had $7,000tinsurance, no loss probably. The Ancient Order of Hibarians had s4OO insurance. The Westerly band had $400 insur- ance on their property. Both organiza- tions were burned out On the Porter & Loveland block the loss is $35, 900 and the insurance 5000. Ellery Crumb had a shop in the building but did not suffer much loss. Miss Carmody, dressmaker, loses $200; no insurance. The American Hall building and the Douglass & Miner building are total loss, the amount of value destroyed being $15,0O0. Aid was | asked for and sent from Stonington, the steamer coming over and the P. S.. Barber Hose company came to the assistance of the Westerly fremen.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
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2:17 Class-Purse-S2,O 900.

lt-2.Ib12, 2:Iby4, E.Ib14.
 2::20 Class-Pacing-Purse 8, ,00C
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AUGUST RACES.

winners of the Three Events at
 Rochester Large Crowds at
 Mystic Park-Several Close Fin-
 ishes.
 ROCHESTER, N. Y., August 13.-The races were called in the following order: 2:17 class for trotters, purse 5000. 2:20 class for pacers, purse s1,5O0. 2:23 class for trotters, purse s2,000. Vic H., a mare that sold for $11, in pool of $196, won the first race in three straight heats. Charlie P, the winner of the pacing race, was favorite. Nightingale and Illinois Egbert were the tavorites in the last race and finished first and second respective ly. After the last heat of the pacing racer Nancy Hanks was driven by Doble to beat her record of 2:14 for a purse of 5000. The mare succeeded in knocking if seconds of the time. She made the mile in 2:;;244. Summaries:
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LOWELL AND JONES.

Words of Anection from England and America for the Former-Gr1ei
 Of Whittier and HoImes-Testl- monials or Respect to Editor Jones. WAsHrNaToN, Aug 13.-The acting sec retary of state has received, through Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British minister at Washington, telegram from the Mar quis of Salisbury in the following words: ''The queen desires to express her sorrow and regret at the news which has just reached this country EnglanD of MT. Lowelps death"
 Sir Julian requested that the telegram be laid before the president, and by his di- rection copy was immediately transmit ted to the family of the deceased. Acting Secretary Wharton said in reply to Sir Julian's telegram as follows: "The presi- dent directs me to acknowledge the receipt, through you, of the telegram from the Marquis of Salisbury, conveying the queens coincidence on the death of MT. Lowell and to convey an expression of the president appreciation of her majesty's sympathy.
 LONDON, Aug. 13.-An the London pa pers contain tributes and long obituary notices to the memory of Lowell. Lord Tennyson's message says: England and America will mourn MT. Lowell's death. They loved him and he loved them. Pray express for myself and mine our sincerest sympathy with MT. Lowell's family.
 "TENNYsoN.".
 BOSTON, Aug. 13.-Many tributes of af- lection for MT. Lowell have been received by his family from prominent literary men all over the country. All his near literary friends were deeply affected upon learning of his death.
 BOSTON, Aug. 13.-Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes is much affected by the death of his lifelong friend, James Russell Lowell, al- though, as he says, he has known it was coming long time. He declines, however, to talk on the subject for publication at this time.
 BAR HARBoR, Me, Aug. 13.-Secretary Blaine, when informed of the death of James Russell Lowell, expressed his deep est sympathy at the sad news. When asked if he would not make some statement of MT. Lowells career as 8 diplomatist, he declined to do so.
 NEwBuRYPoRT, Mass, Aug. 13.-John Greenleaf Whittier, who has been forced to return from the mountains by ill-health, was much shocked to hear of MT. Lowel's death. ''Too bad, too bad !" he said: 'tIt is indeed great loss to American letters and to the world"
 NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-At meeting of the New York Associated Press, held this afternoon, the following minute was adopt ed: The members of the New York Asso- cisted Press desire to record their testi- mony to the high character of their late associate, George Jones, of the New York Times. His unswerving integrity, his manly independence, his intolerance of wrong-doing that lifted him above the trammels of party, have distinguished him in the ranks of journalism and given him an honorable name to be held in loving memory for all the coming years. Re solved, that the above be entered of rec ord, and an engrossed copy be sent with expressions of our warmest personal sym pathy to the members of his afflicted fam fly.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
NEW HAVEN THE CHAMPION.
In . United States shooting Tourna-
 ment at New London the New Ea.


 ment at New London the New Ea. ven Team Comes Out Victorious.
 An all United States keystone shooting tournament was held in New London yes terdsy at which teams from nearly every state in the union were present and con- tested. The tournament was held for the purpose of determining which was the champion state team of America. The honor was won by the New Haven team, who made a score of 92 out of 6 possible 100. Hartford won second place, with score of 91; First New Jersey team third, with a score of 90; New York fourth, with e score of S9; Massachusetts fifth, with a score of S2, and the second New Jersey team 9th, with a score of 73.
 In addition to winning the chamrionship the New Haven team also brought $52 in prizes home with them. The victorious team was composed of Messrs. c. E. Long don, F. A. Sherman, H. H. Bates and J. B. Savage.
 Among others from this city who were present and contested in the various events, winning prizes were c. B. Bristol, N. D. Folsom, J. B. Savage, H. H. Bates, J. H. Gould, c. E. Longdon, F. A. Sher- man, W. H. Hazel, A. Shutter.
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The Immigration Commission.

BERLIN, Aug. 13.-The commissioners appointed by the United States govern ment to visit the countries of Europe for the purpose of investigating the questions pertaining to the influx ofimmigrants from Europe into America have been spending a few days in this city. They were intro duced to various government officers by MT. Phelps, the American minister, and they gathered much information in regard to the emigration from this country. To- day they left Berlin and started for Russia,
 where they will stay for five weeks. Af- ter concluding their work there they will return to Germany and will visit Hamburg and Bremen.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
WILL PLAY IN PROVIDENCE.

The Games Between Buffalo and
 New Haven to be Played in Provf-
 dence.
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug. 13.-The Provi- dence team has disbanded and the players have attached the grand stand and para phernalia of the club for back salaries. Manager Burnham of the New Haven team has arranged to play in this city games with Buffalo which are scheduled at New Haven for Saturday, Monday and Tues day. He will endeavor during his stay here for these games to transfer the New Haven club to Providence parties for re- organization as Providence Grays with New Haven standing. The attachment on Adelaide park will probably prevent the use of the grounds as planned, unless the claims are settled or attachment proves defective.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
The Housatonic Excursion.

Four hundred excursionists from New Haven, Bridgeport and Waterbury went to Fishkill- l-on-t the Hudson via the Housa- tonic railroad yesterday. At Fishkill the party embarked on the steamer James Brett which sailed up to Poughkeepsie bridge and Newberg. At the latter place the party had an opportunity to see Wash ington's headquarters.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
MURDERED ATHIs DESK,
Bloody Business in a Philadelphia
 Coal Ofdce.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 13.-Job Haas, a coal dealer on Gorgas lane, was murdered His head was crushed in and the murder is supposed to have been done by colored man who was seen about the place. The furniture of the office was upset and brok- en, the walls and floor were spattered with blood and there was every indication that Haas murderer had had fearful tussle before he accomplished his purpose. From the appearance of the body it is thought that Haas had been struck on the head with heavy club and stunned. Then the murderer finished him with a hstchet. Both weapons were found on the floor.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
District of Branford, ss. Probate Court, l

HESITATE of CHARLES W. sHETZLINE, late E of Philadelphia, Penn, deceased, and own ing property in said district.
 Upon the application of s. Virginia Shetzline, praying that letters of administration be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORPERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bran ford. in said district, on the 18th day of August, A. D. 1891, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same three times in some newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting a copy thereof on the public dgnpost in the town of Branford, in auis ' St WALTER FooTE, Judge
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
Four Years for Assault.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-Charles Tatro, the Connecticut engineer who on June 16 ab- ducted sixteen-year-old Augusta Usinger of Clifford Place, Greenpoint, and took her to New Haven, where hs assaulted her in lonely woods, was today sentenced to four years Imprisonment.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
Iue-S.Slt2, S.loH4, S.lo'
 2:25 Class--Purse g., 000-Divided.
n. me s:ao. s.s1. 's:iie1. a:isii5. s:iiax.

BOSTON, Aug. 1S.-Three good races, one
 unfinished, were placed before the large crowd at Mystic Park this afternoon and the close finished in many of the heats created much enthusiasm among those in attendance. The 2:20 pacing race, un6n- ished yesterday, was first decided, and
 Chesterfield was winner, with Fly Wilkes second, Summary:
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Summer Resnrts.
Lake Sa1tOnSta,J1,
Rdisce1Ianen11s.
District of Branford, ss. Probate Go,

District of Branford, ss. Probate Court, August 12, 1891. { T1STATE of WILLIAM S. BIRCH, late of ID Philadelphia, Penn., deceased, and owner of property in said district
 Upon the application of Thomas J. Birch, guardian for David 8. Birch, praying that letters of administration be granted on said estate, per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Branford, in said district, on the 18th day of August, A. D. 1S91 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- ion and the time and place of hearing there on, by publishing the same three times in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public signpost in the town of Branford, in said district
 au13 St WALTER FOOTE, Judge
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
Friday, August l4, 1891
Returned From Europe.

Mrs- Sarah O'Keefe of 33 Rose street re- turned home safely yesterday after e three months visit to Europe. Her return to this country was made by the Atlantic liner City of Paris. Mrs. O'Keefe was greeted on her arrival here by large par ty of friends who rendered her reception At the housa
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a:ao Class-Purse S4OO-Divided.

IIme-@.IS94, E.I515, S:<<12 %'II74. In the 2:32 trotting race Lady Thompson after taking two heats and being consider ed sure winner was beaten out in the
 third by Bella Wilkes, who also secured
 the two following and the race. Summary: | 2:32 Trottiug-Purse $400, divided
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
THE Y. M. o. A. CoNyKNTYoN.

The Ftrst Topie-The Dfscussfou
 opened by Robert Burn or London
 Papers Read fin Foreign
 Languages. ..
 AMSTERDAM, Aug. 13.-The Worlds
 convention of the Young Mems Christian
 associations opened its second days pro- cesdings at 9 o'clock this morning. The first topic of the convention was aSpirit- ual Life in Our Associations. Dangers that threatenen it in our actual develop ment, the best means for maintaining and increasing 1t, and for constantly recruit ing active and truly converted members. The discussion was opened by the reading of a paper in English by NIT. Robert Burn, secretary of the Aldergate street branch of the London association Rev. Mr. Baum gartner of Berne, Switzerland, also read a paper in French on the subject, and anoth- CT paper, prepared by William D. Murray of Plsinfsld, New Jersey, was read by MT. Douglas. one of the American del egates. These papers had been printed in the Dutch, French, German and Euplish languages and placed in the hands of an the members of the convention. The pa- per prepared by MT. Murray showed that while the American associations were very prosperous and rapidly growing in num- bers, membership and property, and were giving much attention to the social, mental and physical development of young men, that the greatest and most prosperous work of the associations WAS In the deyel- epment of the religious life of young men and in effort for their conversion. He re- ported 9S7 bible classes and 9, ,456 weekly religious services for young men, and gave carefully prepared statistics showing large numbers of conversions in connection with work.
 Young Mems Christian Association and Its Attitude With the Social Question" was discussed. The debate was opened by the reading of paper in German by Professor Krurkderg of Berlin. Rev. MT. Pettaveld of Chaur de Ponds, Switz- erland, followed with paper in French and he in turn was followed by Professor Gladstone of London with a paper in English.
 At the evening session the third topic was taken up and discussed. The subject was 'The Young Mems Christian Associa- tions in Roman Catholic Countries; How to Counteract the Difficulties Which Pre- vent Their Development"
 1~o PaPeTs on the suDlect were read. One of them written in French was read by NJ. Arthaud of Paris and the other written in Italian was read by the Rev. Toofle Gay, D. D., of Rome. Many of the delegates entered into the discussion of the question, and the whole evening was spent on speaking on the best means to be adopted to bring out a solution of the problems involved. Upon the conclusion of the debate the proceedings were closed with brief religious exercises conducted in the Dutch tongue.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
DEATHS.
District of New Haven, S. Probate Court,

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court, -an.u x .onrs " August 9uEIs lss 1891; . f New Haven, in said district, deoeased. Upon the application of James Gardner Clark, admir- praying for power and authority to self and convey certain real estate belonging to said estate, as per application on file more fully "f6RDER f6RDERED-That said application be heard and determined at 8 Probate court to be held at HeSst Hew M D. iss at 10 o'clock in the fSre noon, and that notice be given of the pendency hearing thereon, by publishing the same three times in some newspaper having circulation in ''S aui4 Hiss; St ' A. HEAToN ROBERTSON, Judge. District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court, UPSTATE of DELos F. PAYNE, of New Ha- EI ven, in said District, assigning debtor The voluntary assignment of said debtor hay Probate thereof and Adelbert W. Flint of New Haven, being in said assignment nominated as trustee for said Estate, therefore
 ORDERED-That the 20th day of August, 1891, at 10 o'clock forenoon, be, and the same is hereby assigned, for hearing on the approval of said proposed trustee, and that all persons interested cause, and be heard thereon, this Court, directs that this order be published three times in 5,sxspaReF having circulation in said Probate
 au14 St A. HEATON ROBERTSON, Judge.
 LOST,
 TUESDAY, August 11th, package addressed 4 Scranton Co.,, containing Huntington, Ind, except to owner. Suitable reward for return or information leading to recovery.
 au14 1t w.B. MILLER, 700 Chapel street.
 AuctiOneer Sanford
 e %1RaaS os Asg tes RsTen north side California street, near Hinman House to settle an estate). au14 1tt
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On to Saratoga, Lake George and
 Mount MeGregur.ll A Brilliant Season, 1891.
 Renewal of the DELIGHTFUL, PERSONALLY CONDUCTED Grand Four-Days' Visits

By Special Limited Express Trains and Mondays,
 weekly, till close of season.
 The fifth leaving New Haven Monday, Aug. I7, cost Ss 50 for all expenses of the round frdp, which includes baard a excellent FriEAie houses. admission to all the splendid parks grand con cer1s, mineral springs the magnificent Rompei, promenAdes. driEes, etc. and tickets to Lake George and Moun& Mc6regor, two of ihe most famous resorts of Inc world. can be had al & small advhpce. Also 10 the Saratoga Races. Stopping al the Continental the mammoth Con gress Hall famous Grand Union or other hotels wfn cost Si extra more for the trip (see circu- lArO- These splendid trips are given by the Sara toKa HygeiA and Recreation Go. and the H0usa- tonic Railroad Get circular promptly for fun information and book of Coupon Tickets ticket ofnce of Peck S Bishop 7os Chapel street, and
 iyl6u TIE PECK. Manager.
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MT. Lowell,s Funeral.

BOSTON, Aug 13.-The funeral of James Russell Lowell will take place in Appleton chapel, Harvard university, at noon to- morrow, and Bishop-elect Brooks and Dean Lawrence of the Episcopal Theological school at Cambridge will conduct the ser vices, which will be of simple character. There will be no service at the house or at the grave. The interment will be the family lot at Auburn, which is con- spicuous by it's plainness and simplicity. A large number of friends called at Elm wood to-day, while many strangers viewed the house from the street, while others drove through the grounds. There has been 8 flood of letters and telegrams re- ceived to-day from admirers and friends of the distinguished dead, coming from all parts of the world.
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THE BENNINGTON CENTENNIAL.

BENNINGTON, Vt., Aug. 13-Prepara- tions for the Bennington centennial are nearing completion. Already Camp Yer mont has been stalzed out, tents erected and the Vermont militia will go into camp tomorrow for eight days. Governor Paige and staff will arrive Saturday morning and remain during the week. Presi- dent Harrison and party, nclud ing Mrs. Harrison, Vice President Morton and several members of the cabinet will arrive at North Bennington at 7 p. m.
 August IS, and there will arrive at the same time General Russell A. Alger and
 William Seward Webb, president of the Society of the Sons of the American Rev olution. President Harrison and party
 will be the guests of General J. G. McCul-
 lough, while General Alger and wife will
 be entertained by Frederick B. Bennings.
 Three arches are erected along the two
 mile line of the procession of the Nine
 teenth, one of which living arch
 representing the thirteen original states,
 surmounted by the Goddess of Liberty.
 This elaborate affair will also contain choir of two hundred voices and other things in harmony The decorations al- ready in place give evidence this celebra- tion, in all it's appointments, will far excel any previous Vermont efforts. Fully 500 people will sit down to the banquet and fully ,000 men will be in line. To-day United States flags were raised on the bat tie monument. Bennington's hospitality will be taxed to it's utmost, but the town hopes to be equal to the emergency.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-14

The 2:25 pacing race was a stubborn con test and the six heats were won by four diff ferent horses, the last heat being paced in the dark. Race unfinished. Summary:
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A Pleasant Lawn Party.

A joint birthday and lawn party was tendered to Miss Mary A. Beck, Miss Louise x. Beck and MT. W. F. Bishop at the home of the Misses Beck, 25 Warren Place, last evening. Sixty-two couples were present, and the evening was spent very happily, a most enjoyable time being participated in by a11. The New Haven Bicycle club, of which Mir Bishop is 6 member, attended in body. The follow ing musical program was rendered and en-