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Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Professor Harper Commended.

"Unity," a literary Uniterian organ
published at Chicago, says: Every fresh
utterance of Professor Harper of Yale con-
firms the wisdom of the judgment which
has placed him at the head of the coming
university in Chicago. On his recent Wis
it to the city, in attendance on the Biblical
institute, Professor Harper expressed the
wish that the university of the future
might be an institution that never stop-
ped, with year divided into four terms
of twelve weeks each 1t is strange ar
rangement, he says, which DEGREES that all
the colleges in the country should be
closed one-fourth of the year. Professor
Harper also heartily commends the uni
versity extension idea, which is to be en-.
bodied in the plan of the new university.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Funeral of Miss Sarah Cohen

The funeral of Miss Sarah Cohen took
place yesterday after noon from the resi-
dence of the Rev. DR.. Kleeberg, 20 Court
street. Among the floral tributes was a
large Coates Ajar'' of yellow roses and
lilies of the valley, and q harp of white
roses and lilies with "Friend" in big
flowers.
The funeral service was conducted by
the Rev. Rabbi Wintner of Brooklyn, NY.
The pall-bearers were Max Adler, B. Ro-
gowski, S. Loeb, I. Wolf, Leo Herr and
81. Brook. The interment took place in
the lavish cematarY
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Some Pleasant Exercises.

large gathering attended some pleas
ant musical and literary exercises given by
Harmony division, Sons of Temperance, at
Grand Army hall last night. The pro-
gram, which was finely rendered, was as
follows:
Opening Address-Charles L. Baldwin,
Piano Duet-Misses Field and Healy.
Recitation-MisS Gertrude Tuttle.
Army Observation-Disclosures E. Hart
Grand Army Rallying Song-Miss Bishop
Recitation-A. W. Phelps.
Swedish Quartette-West Haven choir of Ladies'
in old time costume.
Notes on General Washington-S. P. Thrasher.
Recitation-Miss Sperry.
Chorus-Harmony' old folks.
Address-Rev. L. II. Squires
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Local Weather Report.

Mean temperature. 43.
Max. temp, 52 min temp, "a.
Precipitation, .07 inches.
Max velocity of wind, 32-NW.
Total excess or deficiency of temperature since
January /, -.x198 degrees.
Total excess or deficiency Of precipitation since
Jan. /, "a 81 in.
HI. cox, Observer.
Note.-A minus sign II prefxed to thermom-
eter readings indicates Temperature below zero.
A 'E'' in connection with rainfall indicates =
trace Of precipitation too small to measure.
SNOW is melted and resulting depth Of water
not known.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
ROYAL ARCANUM.

Grand Council to Meet Here-Fa1ram
Ledge Room and Sassacus Ar
mory.
Davenport council, Royal Arcanum,
considered further the preparations which
are being made regarding the annual ses-
sion of the grand council, which is to be
held in this city in April. A committee
has hired Hiram lodge room and Sassacus
armory for the occasion.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Evening With Browntns.

Professor Gilmore's Evening with
Browning" at the United church chapel
Saturday will be made specially attractive
by his interpretative readings. Professor
Gilmores skill in making Browning's
poems explain themselves is enthusiastical.
ly praised by all who have heard him. The
reading is for the benefit of the Indian as
sociotion. Tickets go cents) can be OBJ.
tanned at E. P. Judd's or at the door.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
A New Company.

Ma UGATUcK, Feb. ia joint stock
corporation to be known as the Millville
Hosiery and Knitting company, to be
located in Millville in this town and will
occupy the factory owned by Knapp &
Palmer. The plant is a good one, with
excellent water power and much machin-
cry already in the factory that can be used
by the new COMPANY
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Mechanics, Lecture.

This evening the third in the series of
Mechanics lectures at the Sheffield Scien
tific school will be delivered by w. j
Linton of this city, on ''The Masters Of
Engraving" Mr.. Lanton is resident o.
this city and the acknowledged authority
on this subject. His book, ''The History
of Wood Engravings," is highly regarded
the world over.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Always the Best.

No matter where you go you will always
find Streets Perfection Prepared Buck
wheat recommended to you as the best
Not only that, but it is the universal YER
dict by those who use it that Streets is in.
comparable. Try it once and you will al
ways use it. This is also true of all thei1
preparations.- Meriden Republican.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
There Was No Quorum.

Last night was the night for the regular
meeting of the Young Mems Republican
club. Alderman A. Maxey Hitler, Clarence
B. Clark, Secretary H. H. Guernsey and
one or two others waited about the rooms
for half an hour or more for the requisite
twenty-five to make a quorum, but these
members did not appear
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20

missing" housekeepers in this section should
avail themselves of the offer made in our advertis
ing columns during this month by the Electro
Silicon Co., New York, under the head of ssMiss-
ing THE proof Of the pudding is in the eat
ing" and houSekeep9rS now have the oppcgtup.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
The Hest Result.

Every ingredient employed in producing
Hoods Sarsaparilla is strictly pure, and is
the best of its kind it is possible to buy.
All the roots and herbs are carefully select
ed, personally examined and only the best
retained. So that from the time of pur-
chase until Hoods Sarsaparilla is prepared
everything is carefully watched with a
view to attaining the best result. Why
don't you try it!
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20

Judge Joseph Sheldon will lecture on
the silver question at the common pleas
court room next Monday evening at
o'clock. The meeting is open to the pub
1io
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
LOCAL NEWS.
RrieI Mention.

The West Haven horse railroad company
has begun work again upon it's new branch
on Carlisle street.
Mrs. MartinV. B. Lamp has been very ill
at her home for the past three weeks, but
is now slowly improving.
A large audience enjoyed the concert at
Humphrey Street Congregational church
last evening, given by the Fisk jubilee
singers. A handsome sum was Melted by
the church.
Mr.. Alling, owner of the wooden mill in
Orange, which was recently destroyed by
fire, has been in Ansonia inspecting the
mill belonging to the estate of R. w. Lewis
& Son. 1t is thought Mr.. Alling may To-
cate in that place.
A reception was given last evening in
honor of the Misses Gluck and Shoolhouse
of New York at the residence of Miss Emily
Gabriel on Liberty street. There was q
large attendance and the evening was one
delightfully."- pleasant.
The Fair Haven and Westville horse
railroad have received four more fine new
cars. They are strong and commodious
and are SO constructed that if the company
should desire to use electricity the new
cars will be serviceable.
Governor Bulkeley being away attending
the General Sherman funeral in New Yorl
yesterday Lieutenant Governor Merwin wa.
acting governor of Connecticut He re
manned in this city, nothing of importanc,
.. requiring his presence in Hartford.
Judge Deming's illustrated lecture or
the Yosemite valley at Davenport church
Wednesday evening, was highly enjoye,
by the audience, and by special desire h
is to lecture again ct the church mex
Wednesday evening on ''The Holy Land.
Leona Treat, wife of Arthur Treat of tn
firm Of Smith, Sperry & Treat, builders
died yesterday morning at her homo Oh
Howard avenue, near Spring street, aget
thirty-four years. Death was caused b,
spinal meningitis. Mrs. Treat was tn
daughter of John W. Weeks of this city
She leaves three young children.
Among those who went from this city t.
attend the funeral of General Sherman
We're Colonel Doherty, Lieutenant Colone
Lee, Captain Shuster, Colonel LOOMS
President Charles P Clark, Assistant Ad
jutant General White, Superintendent
Bollmann, Chief Hendrick, Captain Pier
pont, L. D. Strickland, Colonel John G
Healy, Thomas H. Sullivan and man,
others.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Entertainments,
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,


Another crowded house listened to
"Madame Favart' by the Bennett & Moul-
ton opera company last night. This opera
was sung with tho dash and veracity
which has marked the work of this COM
pany during its stay. "The Black Hussar"
is the bill for tonight.
Tomorrow afternoon 1.-THE Bohemian
be given in the evening. The seats are re-
served for the matinee.
PRocroR's OPERA HOUSE.
"Sunset," the pretty one-act piece by
Jerome X. Jerome, and CDR. Bill' opened
half week to large house last night.
j.. b. Polk appeared as Dr. Bill and gave
the part in q rafting, harum- scarum fash
ion, reminding one of the late Lester Wal
lack, in whose company he was for many
years. Miss Isabelle Evesson appeared as
the pretty Mrs. Horton; Mrs. Louisa Ed
ridge, as the mother in-law; Mrs. Firnan,
Mr.. J. w. Jennings as Mr.. Firman; Mr..
George Becks as Horton, and Estelle Clay
ton as Mrs. Brown. At the end of the
first act DIR. Bill and his pretty and viva
cious friend give the celebrated kangaroo
dance. Miss Louise Allen did the dance
with great animation and some inimitable
high kicking effects.
HYPERION THEATER.
A large audience listened to the concert
given by the Deutsche Gesellschaft last
night. Dorscht lodge, the German sing
ing societies, Madame Evelyn Oertel, David
Callahan, Misses Adler, Hopacker, Lum
and Macarthur, the Elm City Either club,
the New Haven Turn Verein and Professor
Adolph Schwicardi were the participants.
The concluding concert Of the series
given by the Boston Symphony orchestra
will take place on Monday evening. Miss
piano performer, will be the so1oist for the
occasion.
seThe Charity BALI is due on Wednesday
end Thursday Of next week,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
In Westville.

A very pretty wedding took place at the
residence of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Rowe, on Mechanic street,
Westville, Monday evening at o'clock, the
Rev. Arthur McNichol officiating. The
contracting parties were Miss Florence
Louise Rowe and Mr.. Frederick Fowler
Tomp kins. The ceremony was quite pri-
vate, only the immediate friends being
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Tompkins will be
at home Wednesdays in March at their
residence, Peck street, this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
A Pleasant Event.

Mrs. Lewis Taylor Fellows, formerly of
Cromwell, but now resident of this city,
celebrated her eighty birthday yes
terday. In the evening several relatives
and friends gathered at the house of Mrs
William Fleming of 146 Park street, a
daughter, with whom Mrs. Fellows now
resides. They spent a most enjoyable
evening. The old lady is in the best of
health and last evening entertained her
visitors in the most pleasant manner.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20

1t Would Surprise You
to see the fine stock of new furniture dis
played at B. BooTH's,
f20 St 800 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20

Spring! Spring!
Receiving goods for spring trade every
day and would be pleased to show them
to you. B. BOOTH, 800 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20

You can find anything you may want in
the shoe line at any price you wish to pay
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY. -

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
WASHINGTON, DC, p. M, Feb. 10, 1881.
For eastern New York: Rain Friday, winds
shifting to southeasterly; warmer Saturday
For Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and Connecti
cut Increasing cloudiness and rain Friday
afternoon, winds shifting to southeasterly
warmer Saturday.
For Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont:
Increasing cloudness and rain Friday nlght'
variable Winds warmer Saturday.
Local Weather Report.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Lenten Services.

Rev. Mr.. Morgan breaches at St. Pauls
church this evening at 7:30 upon "The
Use of Creeds" It is he second of the
united lecture services.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
Horsford's Acid Phosphate

HUEsIUTW ACIU HOBVUaI0
Tor WakefuInesS.
Hysteria, and other diseases Of the ner-
Yous system, TIC St cod Il Y
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20

J uBI EH6CG1V6U.
A carload of lounges and couches.
B. BOOTH, 800 State street
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
VIM. NEELY & CO.

NEW HAVEN, Friday. Feb. 30, 1891,
Heather To-Day - RAIN.
southeastern winds.
SIX-DAY SHIRT SALE.
How the shirt-orders come in!
Shirt-people seem disposed to
catch at a good thing.
Never a better investment than
in those THREE SHIRTS to order
for THREE DOLLARS.
~N This special
I'M An shirt offer
1EHR hangs over
SWyN your head
Il fNl only until
80 .SANl Saturday
&fN@ night.
"a w Many will
to thank the
opportunity.
Reduction on "Sophomore,"
"Junior" and Senior" only last
this week.
The best of ready-made shirts
at the least price.
Only necessary to see to buy.
To buy once means to buy al
ways.
Upstairs:
A weary want satisfied at last.
A new shade adjuster. Works
from the top and allows space
for air.
A convenience for every room
A necessity for every bed and
bathroom.
Patent recently perfected.
Works like a charm. Show
you in the Upholstery.
Second Floor, Front.
The "Copco" Soap.
Buoyant as bubble. Floats
on top of water.
| How handy.
| Purest of pure soaps, pleasantly
odorous, and makes an effective
lather.
| At &C the cake. Three 70
25c.
Chapel Street, Front
Rest of a sample lot.
Exquisitely hand-painted ivor,,
miniatures.
i Such historical celebrities a
"Queen Bess," amy Robsart,
"Mary, Queen of Scots" "Nel
Gwynne," and so on.
i Set in finest French plate
Equal in wear to real gold. A
soc apiece.
Main Floor
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-20
a New C1nh HOnaa.

IA No" CIuU 1HOUBce
NoRwALK, Feb. 19.-The Norwalk club
last night voted to erect new club house
on Wall street, to cost $50, 600.
Selling Liquor without License.
John Roche was arrested upon warrant
last night charging him with selling liquor
without license at 80 Greene street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-05
AN EXTRA SESSION IN VERMONT.

BUSINESS FOR THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
EDMUNDSS SUCCESSOR SOON TO BE NAMED.
ST. Adams Vt, Aug. (SpeciaD.-Governor Page
s1 issue his call this week converting the Legislature
IN special session Tuesday, August 20, to consider
three and possibly four matters. The most Important
subject that of the acceptance and disposition OF the
United states Dflect Tax money, amounting TO
$4,000. The Governor intends to recommend an
additional appropriation by the Legislature for the
Worlds Fair. lie also has under advisement the
matter of calling the attention Of the Legislature to
alleged flaws and defects in the Australian Ballot
law.
II is open secret that Governor Page Will publicly
announce his selection OF successor TO Senator
Edmunds about the time the Legislature meets. Elk
Governor smith IS warm supporter Of Secretary
Proctor for the Senatoship and has written an open
letter TO Governor Page in favor Of the appointment
of the Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-05
THE PER CAPITA CIRCULATION.

Washington, Aug. A statement has been prepared
at the Treasury Department in regard TO the amounts
Of money m circulation the 1st Of July OF the years
$780, 1865 1885, 1889 and 1884, from which II appears
that the assertion that there has been since the
great reduction OF the amount Of money in circulation
Is without foundation. The statement is follows
All the statements furnished made upon precisely
the basis. The amount OF each kind Of money In
the Treasury the remainder is given the
circulation There nothing omitted from the
should appear there except minor coins nickels
and pennes) and they left out Of all the reports be-
difficulty In estimating the amount Of them in
the the present time Is certainly
than in the earlier their omission will not
BE- unfavOraby criticised by those who contend that there
is scarcity Of money.
The OF money in circulation In 1850 about
s495 900 co., and the amount per capita A13 So In
1865 there s723 900 600 in circulation and the per
capita $40 81. Twenty years later the circula-
ton over 81, 300 100000, and the per capita
S23 OF while January l. 1891 the amount nearly
slj29 900 0O0 with s24 10 the per capita allowance,
the highest In the history Of the United States.
Owing shipments Of gold TO foreign countries there
has been decline since January l, 1891 not only in the
per capita but the total circulation. On August
l. Notwithstanding the outflow OF gold the total about
81 500 100000 and the amount per cspa< 500 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-05
THE sUBTREAsURY SCHEME IN KANSAS
ALLIANCE LEADERS OPPOSE TIA VOTE TO BIZ
TAKEN THIS MONTH.

ALLIANCE LEADERS OPPOSE TIA VOTE TO BE
TAKEN THIS MONTH.
chicago Aug. A dispatch from Topeka, kan-
ys sensation has been caused in Alliance circles
n this state by the publication Of open letters nom
A. A. Harris aud c. W. shum, prominent leaders in
he Peoples party, protesting against the subtreasury
scheme. Harris is regarded as the safest leader IN
the Alliance. Shum was the Peoples party cand-
date for Observation-Disclosures last fall. The sub
Alliances throughout Kansas will vote on the sub
treasury scheme this month to decide whether 1t shall
be incorporated in the Peoples party platform, and
the indications are that it will be defeated
Frank McGrath, president Of the Alliance, who has
advocated it, has now come out openly against the
sub- Treasury scheme. Colonel Harris declares that
the substantial business men all the country have
protested against IT, and that 1t IS certain 70 bring
about the complete overthrow Of the Peoples party
II IL is not at once abandoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-05
ST. LOUIS GRIM MARKET.

st. LOuls Aug. Flour firm but unchanged Wheat
nervous and unsettled At the opening. declined j5c
recovered; and Ice was added o. the price. sold Of
again and finally closed unchanged - lie lower than
Yesterday. No. red, cash, -60 30 I--c: Aug7t,t
- 7-50 SO 3+c, closing, 20 1--c: september IS 5-1
81 lac, closing 80 3-4c December JO091 i--c clos
Ing, 9OG00 - bid. Corn only occasional trade wa,
made thc traders attention being drawn exclusively
TO wheat. The close was dull and unchanged t, &c
below Yesterdays last sales, No. = cash. 530 BE.
August closed 53c. september. - 7--0 % I-4c clos
ing SO lee year, 40 3-40 II lie closing DC OATS
September was IN demand at an advance Of i-70 1-ic
spot grades In fair demand: No. cash, - In
p 34c: August closed u lie: september 20 Ism
&c, closing. 20 7-sc. Rye strong and higher: No >
71c No. B, 90 bid Hay unchanged. T,.n firm
higher and In demand. sacked th, side. SIC. e1st
track. 57o 81 Ice. Played unsettled and decn.ug
saieable at 03c Lead firm nj - 20. Spclter steady
- o3G - 80, butter steady unchanged Eggs fTner;
80 TO- Whstey steady, ~ y. Provisions ,r.ilt AMI
easy. Pork, al 50. Lard. Is p. Dry saIt meats
boxed shoulders Is jOa - 81 IL. longs 81 I0o7 49,
ribs, Il 25q ~ 30; short clear. - . tn ~ -.
Bacon, boxed shoulders 80 95 longs - 81 II ribs,
j. IS; short clear - - 1-20S-. Hams. go 25a
81. Receipts-FlOur, 1000 bbls; wheat. 10000
bush corn. $4,000 bush. oats. 1900 bush: rye.
900 bush barley none. Shipment--Fl1ur. 1900
bblsi wheat, lj40 900 bush; Il 300 bush oats
5000 bush; rye and barely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-05
THE SCHUYLER ToWBoAT COMPANY FAILS
BAD BUSINESS FOR TWO YEARS THE CAUSE OF
THE DIFFICULTY.


THE DIFFICULTY.
Albany Aug. (speclaD.-The schuyler Steam Tow.
Boat Company, the Oldest towing line on the Hudson
River is in the hands OF temporary receiver, Franz
B. Sturges, of the firm Of owen Gray d ~turgcs, OF
New-York He took possession Of the property Of the
corporation to-day. The application for the receiver
was made by the trustees Of the company, 70 show
cause why the corporation should not be dissolved.
1t is said that this action taken to prevent certain
creditors from selling the boats of tie line under the
Admiralty law OF libel
1t is estimated here that the liabilities Of the cor
poration are S250.OOO. while the assets are about
100000. The boats OF the line are America Syra-
cuse Connecticut, Niagara, Belle. c. Vanderbilt, J.
Leonard, Carrie q. f. Ninants and Pontiac. Al but
the latter sdewhee boats. The NewY0rl1 Office IS
at No 10 sOuthst, and Is in charge Of Frank Vosburg
one Of the directors. Some Of the larger debts
Holland Trust Company, demand loan. 500, 573; Will
lam Wallis Sons, for supplies, s1,34G. There are
judgments against the company for 525575 and there
is owing for wages $500, and for salaries $500.
Notes held against the company by the Delaware
and Hudson Canal Coal Company for S43OO1, by
;. W. Schuyler for Sl3927. James T. Schuyler, for
services OF tugs at Albany, files claim for S79.523.
Albany banks have about $4,000 OF the company s
paper, while the Garfield National Bank Of New-Iork
has $4,000, and the First National Bank Of NewYork
10000. John A. Delehanty, OF this city, will be
made referee. The corporation employed 100 persons
The Schuyler Company has been financially en-
barrassed for time and has recently received
demand from its 100 employees for a payment Of the
arrears Of wages due them, but the trustees Of the
company had applied for a temporary receiver and
secured a court order calling upon the officers 10
show why the company should not be dissolved.
samuel Schuyler Is president and James B. schuyler
is vtce-preSldent of the company.
Mr.. Sturges, the receiver, said yesterday: " Bad
h,,cin for4 Tho Iart Al.
failure. After haSty investigation Of the affairs
of the company. l estimate its liabilities at about
100000. There are forty or fifty creditors What
the assets will bring cannot say. The fleet Is said
to be worth 100000. but that class of -teau-
boat property when sold forced sale j. usually sac
rhced. | think the business might he continued
prOhably but cannot say the present time whether
we will close up the c0mp9uy's affairs at once OR
make an attempt to resume bU-iress.7