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Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
LOCAL NEWS.
RFfef Mention.

Concrete sidewalks laid by Conn. Con crete Co.,, room 3, 49 Church street.
 Bridgeport won it's last home game last night by defeating New Haven 6 to 4.
 Windsor has mad dog excitement. The mad dog has bitten twenty other dogs and disappeared.
 Miss Julia Hitchcock of New Haven is spending few days with Mrs. Walter Minor of Belden avenue, Norwalk.
 The regular meeting of the New Haven Medical society takes place at the house of Dr. Converse this Wednesday evening.
 In Bridgeport yesterday the rumor gain ed credence that an amicable settlement has been reached in the Wordin will case.
 Ground was broken in Bridgeport Mon day for the new scientific and historical building at the corner of Main and Gilbert streets.
 The soldiers monument fair at New Hartford opened in the town hall last night and will close Saturday night with the drawing of prizes.
 Miss Minnie Austin and Miss Clara Nichols of New Haven were in Norwalk Monday evening attending society event with Norwalk friends.
 Tomorrow the railroad commissioners will give hearing at New London on the proposed reappointment of room in the Union depot at that place.
 The leading American tragedian yester- day announced tho termination of his dramatic career. He will end it with this weeks engagement at the Brooklyn acad- emy.
 Mrs. William Ravens of Essex has eloped with young man named Burns, leaving her husband, respectable and in dustrious mechanic, and her baby. MT. Havens will sue for divorce.
 An able an interesting essay on "The Problem of Immortality" was read last evening by R. M Sherman at the meeting of the Y. P. M. society held in the lecture room of the Church of the Messiah.
 The railroad commissioners will give a hearing at Mystic Bridge to-day concern ing the double track drawbridge that the New York, Providence and Boston railroad is to erect at that place across the harbor.
 The ladies' guild of St. Johns Episcopal church will hold a sale of fancy articles, ice cream and cake on Wednesday, April 1, afternoon and evening, at the residence of Mrs. c. T. Hunt, No. Ed street, ad- joining the church.
 Said prominent New Havener last night: 0. s. Bushnell's Destroyer is ready now, contrary to reports, for service in case of war. She has powerful guns on board. The guns ordered by the U. S. government which are to be tested al Newport next summer are not yet com. pleted. The Destroyer belongs to the Ericsson Coast Defense company.
 Geoge H. Ford will begin the alterations in his building, corner of State and Chape streets, next week. In the meantime { great many of the wise and judicious buy CTS are taking advantage of the special in ducements he is offering in china, porce lains and glass and in other articles fol use in the dining room or decoration O the drawing room. A constant succession of visitors crowd about their window viewing the special attractions and thu figures marked upon them, which are ir many instances less than half the cost o importation.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Hun over by a Heavy Wagon.

Charles B. Thomas, the fve-year-old son of Professor Thomas of Stanley street, was run over yesterday by an empty stone wagon, the two wheels of which passed over the child's legs. The wagon, which was heavy one, is owned by c. Blakes- lee and was driven at the time of the acci- dent by George Hanchett. The victim was playing in front of his house at the time he was run over, and was not seen by the driver in season to stop his team. All the witnesses of the accident exonerate the driver from blame. The boy was badly but not, it is believed, dangerously in iured
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THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court - Civil Side -Juds
 Thayer.

Superior Court - Civil Side - Judge
 Thayer.
 The suit of the Globe Sewer Pipe con- pany of Pittsburg against William J. At water of this city occupied the attention of the judge and jury in this court all of yes terday's session. The suit is brought by the pipe company, who claim g, 2,200 dam ages owing to the refusal of MT. Atwatsr to pay for certain carloads of pipe sold and delivered to him. MT. Atwater, in his own defense, stated how that an agreement had been made between him and the company stipulating that he should get the pipes as low as anyone in New England, and that in vio- lation of this agreement he discovered that the pipe company was selling to other parties at low CT prices than they were to him. In addition to this fact he claimed that the pipe for which he refused to pay was broken by reason of being inn properly shipped and therefore in an unsaleable condition. He further testified that the agree ment between the company and himself was the company, and it was because of this agree ment that he became the agent of the company The counsel in the case are Attorney Webb, of filling, Webb 6 Co.,, for the plrintif, and Attor ney Ely, of Case, Ely & Case, for the defendant
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
To Lay the Rails.

BRIDGEPORT, March 3o--Blakeslee & Sons of New Haven have secured the con- tract for laying the rails for the East End horse railroad company from Stratford to this city. The work is to commence next Monday, and g large force of Italians has been engaged for the job. They have all ready taken up their abode in an old barn on the swamp road
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY.

Rase Rall-Howard Avenue Graunds. Rank kStatement-Mechanics' Bank. s-.e.f, Uothing-C. c. c. Store: Dr. Greene's Nervura-At Druggists'. Daily Chat-Wm. Neely & Co. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Druggists. pr. W. H. Minor-81s Chapel Street Entertainment-At Proctor's Opera House. Fresh Garden Seed-Lnsley, Root & Co. Flowers-H. A. Grove. Furniture-H. B. Armstrong & Co. For Rent-House-58 Whansy Avenue. For Rent-Rooms- For Rent-Rooms-48W Wolcott Street. For Rent-House-55 Howe Street For Rent-Ofhce-1O3 Orange Street. For Rent-Store-7O William Street. For Rent-Houses-E. Malley. For Sale-House-759 Chapel Street. For Sale-Cows-72 Townsend Avenue. Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists. Kindergarten School-Miss Lvsrmore. Meeting-Committee on Streets. New Maple Sugar-Cooper & Nichols. Penmanship-At Ganey's. Salvation Oil-At Druggists. . Sugar-Coe & Field. Wheelbarrows-Linsley Root Go.
 Wanted-Girl-25H High Street.
 Wanted-Nurse-109C College Street.
 wanted-Lamp Makers-125 Water Street.
 Wanted-Waiteress-T Globe. ted-Chambermaid-114 Whitney Avenue. Wanted-Situation-2 Rose Street.
 Wanted-Situation- Elm Street.
 Wanted-Situatien-5 Elm Street
 Wanted-Situation-1O Atwater Street.
 Wanted-Situation-19 Summer Street. wanted-Situation-30 Oak Street.
 Wanted-Situation4 Beecher Street. Wanted-Situation-70 Grand Avenue. Wantcd-Situation-15 George Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
More Sewers Recommended

The committee on sewers met last eve ming and recommended the following pe- titions:
 Michael F. White ct al. for @ sewer in Elliott street. between Davenport and Sylvan avenues. Hiram P. Augur ct al. for sewer in Exchange street, between Poplar and Ferry streets.
 Amosl Hunt ct al for a sewer in Blatchley avenue, between Clay and Pine streets.
 Board of Public Works for storm overflow at tho foot of the Olive street sewer.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
SUGAR FREE OF DUTY.

Drop of Two Cents a Pound To-
 Day.
 New Haven grocers have been holding back as regards buying sugar, waiting for the drop in price of two cents pound to the consumer, which went into effect last night at 12 o'clock, sugar coming in free of duty after that time. Another benefit of the Mckinley bill.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

Colonel Gear, the New York capitalist, who is interested in the first production here this week at the Grand of the new comic opera Influence" written by one of his persona! friends, has awakened much interest in- the play among many prominent New Haven friends, who will attend with their families, the opera being presented devoid of anything objectionable to refined tastes, and last night Colonel Gear received word from theatrical managers in New York, Philadelphia and Boston announcing that they would attend the opening per formance here.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

The baking of those won derful cakes of Mrs. Van- Dusen's goes on all day long down stairs. Supposing you are a cake maker of reputa- ton, the adding a stray hint or two to your store of cake knowledge won't do it harm. If you're a poor one you can't afford to miss the opportunity of learning how to get as proficient as the wisest of your sisters. The lessons are free, cake tasting is free, to every body.
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Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Profesaor Iee,s New Purchase.

Professor Lees New Purchdse.
 Professor J. M. Lee of the Hogarth Business university has just purchased of MT. John D. Waldron farm of thirty acres, together with dwelling house, barn, stock and farming implements. This farm is in high state of cultivation, well the best agricultural districts of Litchfeld county, two and one half mil es from Bam- tam lake. Professor Lee and family in tend to occupy it during the summer months.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Westvfue.

The ladies of St. James, Westville, will serve New England supper Wednesday evening, April 1, at tho house of E. W. Cooper, 249 Main street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

March {, 1891.
 WE OFFER Lot of MT. VERNON RYE WHISREY, Fall 1887, straight goods, uncolored and unsweetened. Handmade. sour mash, copper distilled. Extra value.
 Per gallon, S400
 bottle, 100
 case, dozen, 1000 BINET SEC CHAMPAIGN
 Quarts. Pints Case Cts. Case Pts. s23 1.25 Ss55O sa7O The quality of this champagne equals any brand in market, and above price averages $500 per case less than any wine of equal grade can to-day be sold at. cases HoCHEIMER RHINE WINE, excellent value, at S550. dozen BASS PALE ALE, quarts. at ssa5. Imported in glass, guaranteed frst-clsss in every way. 1so dozen IMPORTED PLAIN SODA. Shipped by Grattan & Co.,, Belfast. Extra quality, per dozen, Si. 20. The above lots have been bought for spot cash from agents and importers to close out lots, and no such opportunity to purchase like qualities at prices named is likely to again present itself.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Personal.i

Mrs. Joseph Burnett and Miss Edith Burnett of Newark, N. J. i, are visiting with Robert Walker and family of this city.
 At the Y. W.aG.zA. R. looms.
 The regular monthly entertainment Of the Y. W. c. A. will be given this Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home, 66S Chapel street. There will be banjo and guitar music, flag drill, &C., companied by national songs, to be fol lowed by pleasant first of April surprise.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
MARRIED AT ST. MARY's.
Professor William c. Robinson of the Yale Law school Weds Miss
 Ultima Smith,

TIOxe08Of W Ss
 the Yale Law School Weeds Miss
 Ultima Smith.
 Yesterday morning at 9 o'clock Profes- sor William c. Robinson of the Yale Law school and Miss Ultima Smith were united in marriage at St. Mary's Catholic church, Rev. Father Higgins officiating. Only the immediate relations of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony. A nup- tial mass was celebrated by Father Hig- gins. Miss Smith wore pretty travelling dress of quiet. shade and carried beauti- ful bouquet of bride roses. After the cer- emony the wedding party proceeded to the brides home on TrumbuH street, where wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson then left for Bos- ton. They will be away week or ten days, and upon their return will reside at Professor Robinson's residence on Hill house avenue.
 The bride is an orphan. Her father
 was Cuban sugar planter, her mother l also being Cuban. In recent years she
 has made her home in Brooklyn, N. \
 Judge Lynde Harrison has been her guar
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Fire COmnnissiouers.

The fire commissioners last night ap- proved bills-$1, ,229.07; and pay roll, $5,924.15 and granted petitions of A. T. Royce, to erect frame house at 7S Howe street; and of J. J. Craft, to erect frame house at Oak and Park streets. Applica- tion for position of W. M. Church or dered on file. Resignation accepted of Joseph Kegelmeyer, call hoseman of steamer 6. Substitute John E. James was appointed call hoseman in Kegelmeyer's place, and w. M. Church was appointed substitute. The annual reports of Chief Hendrick and of Superintendent Smith were accepted and ordered on file.
 James McHugh, formerly of this city and later of Denver, Col, is visiting in this city.
 Miss Edyth Tormbes is the guest of Miss Armstrong of Howe street. Both young ladies are pupils at the Collegiate institute, Fort Edward, N. Y.
 Master Robert Sperry, Miss Viola Fields and the Leonard brothers assist at the en- tertainment by Unity social, Temple of Honor, this evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. E. Haesche, Miss Madge Roberts, contralto; MT. A. Schwickardi, pianist; Mr.Seymour Spier, tenor, and Mr. l.. Goodyear, bass, will take part in the concert at the German Lutheran church on Humphrey street tomorrow evening.
 Prof. Henry Staats of the Metropolitan Conservatory of Music, New York, spent Sunday at the residence of George E. Thompson on Sherman avenue. His sister, Miss Emily Staats of Pasadena, Cal, a stu dent at Abbott academy, Andover, is also spending her vacation at the residence of MT. Thompson.
 A. W. Flint, proprietor of Rock Ledge hotel, Rock Ledge, Florida, has returned to this city and will resume his ladder business as usual, continuing it as hereto fore until fall, when he returns to the charge of his hotel, which is. however, kept open during his absence by his chief assistant, MT. A. D. Kingsley.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
City Court - Criminal Side - Judge
 Pickett.

tello Wallace discharged; same. carrying con eealed weapons, 8 fine, $s97 costs; Costello $7 f1ne $4 costs; Gerhard Owen, non support of wife and children nolIed; Michael Boenig, viola ton of Sunday liquor law, continued to April 6; law, continued to April 4; James A. Sullivan, va- grancy, judgment suspended; John H. Freeman, breach of peace against Minnie R. Nicholas, judg- ment suspended; Stephen Maher. breach of peace against William Conway, jr., nolled on payment peace against Stephen Maher S1 fine, 60 costs; John F. McKeever, breach of peace against John McKeever his father, $1 fine, g. .06 costs William Savio, support, continued to April 30; Daniel Duffy Edward McEnroe, Vencenzo Geotanio, Samuel Duliivan, jr., state reform school com plaints, nolled on payment of $2.90 costs each.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

1Oeesf o'eS~ This makes for the past year less mum, ber of arrests than the average for the past five years.
 The total appropriation was $118, 8,s6O, and of this $578.17 was returned to the citv freasurv
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Penmanship in 20 Kasy Lesson.

Only $5, to all commencing at Gaftey's Shorthand school on or before April Sth. Shorthand in 24 easy lessons only $5, to all commencing at Gaffey's Shorthand ing in 20 easy lessons only $5, to all com mencing at Gaffey's Shorthand school on or before April 8th. Typewriting in 12 easy lessons only 5, to all commencing at Gahey's Shorthand school on or before Apytl etEs
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Rv Clan Mcleod.

The fourth annual concert and ball of the Clan Mcleod No. 31, o. s. O., will oc cur at Golden Rule armory, corner Church and Chapel streets, next Friday evening, program as follows:
 Highland bagpipe selection. Mir. D. Urquahart Song. Once Again in Dear Auld Scotland
 Miss Davidson. Song-Nn Desperandum .............M Mr. Daniels Recitation-How Ruby Played. .Parson !sbell Song. There's Nae Room for Iva,
 Miss Robertson. Comic Comic seH song.old Mary Walker P. Gillespie Pance1Highland and Fling MT Campbell Violin solo-Scottish Airs. MT. M. c: Dingwall Song. Jessie, tho Flower O Dumblane
 MT. J. Morton. Song-When the Tide Comes In, Miss Davidson Song. I'm Over Young to Marry Yet
 Miss Robertson. Song-McGregor's Gathering. ........ MT. Daniels Comic song; ....................TP P. Gillespie Piano accompanist, Miss May Gillespie Music by Bruce's orchestra. Professor Oggesen, DrOmDter
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Shaumpishuh Council.

A very pleasant event will be the social and dance to be given by Shaumpishuh council No. 8, D. of F., tomorrow eve ming at Sassacus armory. A fine time is expected. There are many beautiful In dian maidens in the council who will execute an Indian war dance, which will be one of the. features of the evenings program
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

Antique ash bedroom suit, eight pieces, namely, full size bedstead, dresser with IS by 24 glass, comode with splash back, ta- ble, two chairs, rocker, towel rack, also Hartford woven wire spring and husk cot ton top mattress-all for $25. B. Booth, 390 State street. mh2S St
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A Piano Stool With Back.
 The only perfect one. Will take your old one in exchange. Loomis' Temple of Music, S33 Chapel street. mh30 St
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Note.--A minus sign Fl prehxed to thermom- 'E'' in Connection with rainfall indicates a trace of precipitation too small to measure. sSnow is melted and resulting depth of water known,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

s5sa ats Rheunsatic Pills are sure mfe tor ail fceme of chrpnic & in11Amuna4orY rhnAs un S<Eerasy se9seA Al11e elvsSs cuT
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Special 9nttres.
\ Special Offer for Next So!Days Beers Photo ParlOrs,
 762 Chanel Street.

India Ink Portraits near life size, from $5 to S. and with each portrait will give you one dozen of our best Cabinet Photos on gilt beyeled edge CLASS every way, and will cost you at least SIS elsewhere. We have made hundreds the past few months ELEGANT WATER COLOR and PASTEL PORTRAITS at one-third regular prices All portraits made from life or any picture you may have on hand. The finest Cabinets at prices one-haK less than other galleries.
 THE ONLY GALLERY in this city that makes large Portrait work speciality. Cal and aeo
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A Handsome Residence 10 Rent.
 Cheap to the right party. Address drawer 39, postofdce. mh30 St
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Special Nntires.
HIGH TIME

To look after Easter
 Clothes. It will be an ad- vantage to make selec- tions early in the week and avoid the rush of trade on Easter Saturday. We can't describe our magnif- icent assortment of Mems and Young Mems Light Overcoats, Suits and Trou- sers, and the hobby cos tunes for the boys. Suf- flee it to say that we have the exclusive control of Rogers, Peet & Co.'S ele- gant goods in New Haven and are prepared to show goods from this famous House, which is sufficient guarantee that we are of. fering our patrons the best to be had. Clothes for Men and Boys, Fur. nishing Goods. Visit the
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

1t Will Pay You To look at my stock of new furniture be- fore you buy. B. Booth, 390 State street.
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Local W eather Report.
 FOR MAR. 31, 1891.

Mean temperature. 36. Max. temp, 43; min. temp, 28. Precipitation, GO inches. Max. velocity of wind, 19-NE. Total excess or deficiency Of ottemperatsre sincs January 1, ,-x251 degrees. Total excess or deficiency of precipitationsfn sfnce Jan. 1, x3.11 in.
 H. J. COX Obsefver
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
S25 Offer.

Use Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup in the beginning stages of cold and be cured for 25 cents.
 Salvation Oil, the great pain n-destroyer, should be kept in every family 25 cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
Horsford,s Acid Phosphate.

The Best Tonic Known; furnishing sustenance to both brain and body. nsosodatltw.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

Some one was here the other day, before the store opened up, with a big basket after those SC a hundred clothes pins. Were they to cook the breakfast with {? Little enough money even for freight purposes.
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Special
 Attractions

What is more comfortable than a wide, luxurious and well up- hOlstered COUGH ?-Suitable for Library, Chamber, Dining and Sitting room, in a great variety of coverings.
 HaveyOu thought about a moth proof CEDAR CHEST for pack ing away Furs and Clothing? Every family should have one. Also Chiffoniers, with cedar box and drawers cedar lined. You had better look at them.
 English Brass Beds in different patterns. Iron Beds, white en- amel and brass ornaments, are very pretty and durable, at very low price.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
WEATHER RECORD.
iNDicArroNs FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEpARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, DC, p. m, Mar. 31, 1891. For Maine: Generally fair, slightly warmer, southeast winds. For New Hampshire Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island: Light rain, warmer, southeast winds
 For Connecticut and eastern New York Rain, slightly warmer, east winds.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
SACRED LITERATURE Lecture TO.Night by Professor Har. per on ssThe Deluge..

Professor William B. Harper will con- tinue this evening in the First Methodist church his course of lectures on early Old Testament history. "The Deluge" consti- tuted the subject of the last lecture and will be further considered tonight. Only three lectures Gncluding this evenings lecture) remain of this course, which has attracted such unusual interest in this city.
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COmrt Notes.

Attorney Charles Kleiner, counsel for David Yudkin, recently wrote to the reporter of the su- preme court to secure the opinion in view of sup plementary proceedings that he is contemplating Yesterday he received an answer informing him that no opinion had been written yet, the court having Waived its rrle in this case, it being ap- parent that Yudkins was unIawruny deprived of his liberty, and to give him his rights as soon as possible.
 Deming heard an interpleader suit brought by the Mechanics bank against Jason P Thompson and George E. Bailey, to determine to whom they shall pay over $4O0 on deposit in the vaults. Decision was reserved.
 David Cohen, dealer in second hand clothing, yesterday made voluntary assignment in the probate court naming Philip Goodheart as as. signee. His liabilities are in the neighborhood of $1 200 and his assets about 33O0. A hearing on the appointment of a trustee will be had before Judge Robertson. April 3.