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Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.

Stories of IIevolting Cruelty as Prac-
 ticed by the Hunrers-Chained in
 Ratches and Burned and Bruised.
 VIENNA, Dec. 16.-At a meeting of the African society here to-day Canon Kespes read extracts from the diaries of African missionaries which told of revolting cru city in connection with slave hunting near Lake Tanganyika. One statement read was as follows: "The slave hunter, Aaka- tubo, brought back with him 2,0O0 natives of every age and sex as the result of his last expedition to Karema. These wretched people were chained in patches of a score. They were like living skeletons. While the caravan was travers- ing the Kirando country, where there was famine, the marched slaves were obliged, through hunger, to dig up and and eat roots which anim, Is refused to eat. Hun dreds died of hunger, fever and dysentery. A large number of women and children, whose want of strength impedsd the rapid march of the column, were drowned Laggards through illness were killed with cudgels at the rate of from ten to fifty daily. At night they were sheltered in roofless huts, while the goats were kept in covered tables. Every morn ing the bodies of those who had died dur ing the night were dragged out and thrown to the hyenas which followed the camp. Many poor creatures were covered with burns and sores resulting from the punish ment inflicted upon them"
 Similar accounts were given of cruelties practiced by other slave hunters. The missionaries ransom the slaves and place those that are sick in hospital whenever DossibIa
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
WEATHER PREDICTIONS.
Changes to be Made in the Hours c
 OhaervatfOns

Changes to be Made in the Hours of Observations.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. 16.-The pre- dictions heretofore made by the weather bureau have been based on the observa- tions at a. m. and 8 p. m., and have been made for twenty-four hours. Owing to the fact that many hours elapse before these predictions can be presented to the public in the newspapers, thus detracting from their practical value,i IS proposed to improve the service by having the predic- tions in each case cover the time until mid night of the next day. When this takes effect, which will be on the 1st of January next, the predictions printed in the morn ing papers will appear early in the day to which they apply, while those in the eve ming papers will be for the day after. The forecasters are also encouraged to predict for the second or third day in advance, whenever they think the state of the weather will justify them.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17

CITUAT7oS by competent Protestant cock ir ID private family country preferred
 difet MRS RABB <i Elm street
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
THREE FEET OF SNOW.

The Worst Storm in Years Experi-
 enced in New Mexico - Many
 Trains Snowbound-Al Traffic Sus-
 pended.
 RATION, N. M., Dec. 16.-The heaviest snow storm ever known in this section, accompanied by a fierce gale, has ragged since Monday morning. Over three feet of snow has fallen, and with strong wind has piled it into huge drifts, completely blocking the road and suspending railroad traffic for twenty-four hours. No trains have passed this point since Monday. Several engines were ditched. Blossburg is completely isolated. The wires are down and the track is covered with two feet of snow. Cattle will suffer severely as feed has been light and the snowfall has covered what remains. The wind has now calmed down and the prospects seem favorable for raising the blockade.
 SANTA FE, N. M., Dec. 16.-All through trains on the Santa Fe route have been tied up st various points between Las Vegas and Raton tunnen for the past four days owing to the worst snow blockade known in years. The snow throughout the region is from two to four feet deep on the level and drifted badly. Hundreds of Pacific coast and west-bound passengers are in the blockade. It is thought trains may begin moving by tomorrow.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
OBITUARY Y.
NIT. Patrick Herman.

The many friends of Mrs. Anna, wife of Patrick Herman of this city, will be pained to hear of her death, which occurred yesterday. Mrs. Herman has been failing lately, but the immediate cause of her death was the grip, which was contracted about three weeks ago. The deceased was member of St. Mary's R. c. church, where the funeral services will be held. She leaves husband, two sons and two daughters. One of the sons is Frank w.. Herman, who is with Cutler, the art deal CT. The other son is James J. Herman.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
FIVE BOYS ARRESTED
For stonine Freight Cars.

Yesterday the police at station No. 4 arrested Edward Veisel, Jerry Kelleher, Joseph Kelleher, George Tevlin and John Tevlin for throwing stones at passing freight cars. The other day a window was broken in the caboose of freight. Officer Taylor scooped the boys in. The same boys have been stoning passenger trains also. Late Tuesday afternoon a stone thrown at passing passenger train crash ed through one of the windows and struck a passenger on the head. Several other passengers received slight cuts from flying glass. Complaint was made to the police and Officer Taylor was detailed on the case. He arrested the above named boys whom he caught in the act of stoning g passing train.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
ANOTHER P. M. ARRESTED.
Increasing Their Mail by n Bonu,

Increasing Their Mail by n Bonus.
 Another Hamden postmaster was ar rested yesterday, Lewis F. Miller. As in the case of those arrested Tuesday, the &C., cused was released on giving bonds of $500 to appear before Commissioner Wright Monday at 2:30 o'clock. The de- lection of these late irregularities came about through the vigilance of Postmaster Sperry and his assistant, MT. Boyd. There are some card manufacturers in this city who have sent great deal of mail through the Hamden postoffices. Suspicion was aroused by their action with the known re- suits.
 The hearing in Warmers case comes up to-day
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17

The attractions this week include George Lippert, the wonderful three-legged man; Professor Linden, the human eel; Robert Crawford (Arctic Bob) and other equally strong attractions.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
MT. Field Gradually Failing.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Since the news Of the arrest of his son, Edward M, Field, was made known to Cyrus W. Field, he has been gradually failing, and to-day is reported to be again in very critical con dition. Dr. Fuller, who has been attend ing him through his illness, said to-day that his patient had taken change for the worse. He believed, however, that he would come out all right. It was said al MT. Fields residence this afternoon that three physicians had visited the sick mar this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
Thursday, December ", 1891
IS YOUR WIFE WELL 2

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 Don't fail to send for our book on blood diseases. Mailed free.
 SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,, Atlanta, oa.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
PIG TIN FROM MEXICO. Twenty Tons on Exhibition In
 Pfttsburg.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 16.-What is said to be the first carload of pig iron ever mined on the North American continent arrived in this city yesterday. It came from Duran go, Mex, and is the property of the Pitts burg and Mexico Tin Mining company. There are altogether twenty tons of metal, which is now on exhibition in this city at the company's office. The ore of the com pany at its mines is yielding IA per cent, which is remarkable, as the highest at the mines in Wales is 2i per cent.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
A. F. K. SAFFORD.
Death of the Ex-Governor in Florida His Career.

His Career.
 PARTON SPRINGS, Fla, Dec. 16.-Ex- Governor A. P. K. Stafford died at his home here at 2:15 o'clock yesterday morn ing after sn illness of over a year. Cover nor Stafford was born in Vermont in February, 1880, emigrated with his par ents to Illinois when only eight years old, and in 1850 moved on to California. He was a member of the California legislature for two sessions, 1866 and 1868. Later he went to Nevada, where he held the office of surveyor general for two years. He was appointed territorial gover rnor of Arizona in 1869, and served as governor eight years. During his term of office his main efforts were directed to establishing the public school system of the territory | He was one of Hamilton Disston's associ ates in the purchase of 4.000, 900 acres oi l land from the state of Florida, and ha6 since spent most of his time in that state During the last eight years he had lived a | Tarpon Springs.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
KI,Ied an Accident.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 16.-About D o'clock this morning passenger train on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad collided with freight train, causing the death oi a fireman and mail clerk on the passenger and brakeman on the freight and injur ing clerk on the passenger train and { brakeman on the freight The accident was due to the freight crew mistaking an other train for the passenger.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17

SITUATTON as bookkeeper quick, accurate. O and accustomed 10 responsibility six years with large manufactures New Haven twelve years with present employers N Y- {; referenoe bonds. position warrants moderate salary
 A R. B. e Lynwood street,
 dl7 2 New Haven. Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
Entertainments. HypEPrnN THEATER

William H. Crane, supported by com pany of rare excellence, will appear Satur- day afternoon and evening in his match less impersonstion of Senator Rivers" in Rosenfeld's great comedy, "The Senator. ' The sale of seats opened in lively fashion yesterday forenoon.
 The sale of seats for Sara Bernhardt's 'Cleopatra" Christmas eve begins this morning and people were in line last night | waiting for the sale to open. Prices range from s to S1. Seats can be ordered by
 mail, also by telephone, after the line i:
 broken. A special train will leave New
 Haven after the performance for the con
 venience of people from Hartford, MsrideI | and New Britain.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY.
The Case Against John Hoey Abou
 to be Settled.

to be Settled.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The Evening Tele- gram announces that the case of the Ad- ans Express company against it's former president, John Hoey, who is charged with taking from the company over $7OO, ,O0O, is about to be settled. For the past week a number of lawyers engaged on both sides have been negotiating for settlement. After many overtures and alterations the plan was submitted at 8 full meet ing of the board of directors of the express company. What the terms of the proposed settlement are the Telegram is unable to state, but that they were favora- ble to the company there is no reason to doubt. MT. Hoey was not present at the meeting, and as there are few minor de. tails to be attended to the final acceptance of the offer was postponed for day or SO | when it's terms and the condition in which | it leaves the ex-president will be given tc the public,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17

A YOUNG girl to assist in fight houseks< A ing one that will 20 home nights pref. rcd Call at 6 Grown street
 dIT 1t MRS. FUTILE
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
Entertainments.
Bells Church Street Dime Museum.
For tbe Week Commencing Monday,

George Lippert, the wonderful AAns born with & perfect legs and i5 toes; the human tripod. "A new illusion. Lots Wife turned into pillar of salt.
 Prof Linden the Human Eel. Prof. George | samxou the Strongest Man on Earth. Miss Lnln Nav the wonderful Mind Reader. Beatrice Re | dell in her wonderful Black Art Iooert crsw-
 ford in his interesting descT1piion of the halins ' industry. pelevanu the Great, the Only Jug
 gier, Open from p. m until ii:p p. ID.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17

Books, booklets, Christmas cards and Holiday novelties, also an enormous assortment of diaries and calendars, at popular prices. are for sale by The Boston Book Co.,, 7S3 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
THE CHICAGO MAIL ROBBERY. About SC, 1000 fn Currency and $2OO,-
 900 in Commercial Paper Taken.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-As nearly as can be estimated, the robbers who held up mail wagon in this city last night secured in the neighborhood of $6,0Oo in currency and about 5000 worth of non-negotiable paper sent by the Drovers' and Stock Yards' National banks to their correspond ents. The latter item will be of little use to the bandits, but will cause an endless amount of trouble and confusion in busi
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
THE OHIO sENATORsHIP.

The Contest Between sherman and
 Foraker Becoming More Bitter.
 CLEVELAND, Dec. 16.-Two weeks from next Monday the Ohio general assembly will convene and, in view of that fact, the the senatorial fight is waxing hotter every day. The friends of both Senator Sher- man and ex- Governor Foraker appear to be very confident, but the active work being done by both indicates that the outcome is uncertain. Several members who pledged themselves to Sherman before election have gone squarely back on their word and will vote for Foraker. This is the case with at least two of the delegates from this county. Every effort is being made tc force the non- -committal members into line for Sherman, while the Foraker workers are sparing nothing to compass Sherman'i defeat.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
Colonel White,s Illness

Colonel Whites illness took serious turn last night, and early this morning he was reported in very feeble condi- tion
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
BAD RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
An Express Train Jumps the Track at
 a SWitch-One Man Killed and Many

An Express Train umps the Track at
 a Switch-One Man Killed and Many
 Injured.
 LIMA, O., Dec. 16.-A fatal accident oc- cured on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad near this city this morn ing. A freight train was standing on the siding when the westbound passenger train came along. The engine, baggage, mail and day coaches passed the switch in safety when rail broke, throwing the rest of the train upon the siding against the engine and forward end of the freight. This part consisted of dining car and two sleepers, one of which rolled down ten-foot em- bankment.
 The wrecked train was the Columbian vestibule express, west-bound, which was half an hour late and which was speeding along to make up for lost time. The sleeping car Arden lies on it's side in ditch by the freight engine. In the front end of this car the cooks were getting breakfast and when the crash came Chef H. J. Manuel was caught by the locomotive and the boiler and some tim Der and was roasted alive. His cries for help were piteous. He lived about half an hour. J. H. Curtis was also buried in the wreck. He was not rescued for
 
 out J. Wulf, fireman of the freight, 1 was caught between the tender and | boiler. The body of man crushed be- yond recognition was found under the | dining car. In all thirty-five or forty persons were injured.
 THE BARNABY-GRAvE TRIAL.
 Mrs. E. S. WorrelI Again on the Witt ness Stand-Her Testimony. | DENVER, Dec. 16.-In the Barnaby trial
 to-day Mrs. E. s. Werrell was called to
 the stand. She became acquainted with
 Mrs. Barnaby in Edinburgh, Scotland. It
 was in 1887 when she first met her. She
 accompanied Mrs. Barnaby on her Califor-
 mia trip at the latter's request. The wit
 ness arrived in Denver with Mrs. Barnaby
 in July and both attended the wedding of
 young MT. Barnaby. From here they went
 to San Francisco, and the witness returned , to Denver alone on April z. Mrs. Barnaby
 was met by a woman iu San Francisco
 who recommended her to doctor. Wit
 ness thought it very strange and spoke tc the clerk of the hotel about it, but Mrs
 Barnaby decided to remain and be treated
 by this doctor. Witness left hel with a Mrs. Fisher and started fol Denver. Witness was told there was { package here for Mrs. Barnaby after they returned from the ranch on the day the, took the fatal fluid. Mrs. Barnaby saic she was tired and thought little of thu fine old whiskey would help her. Sh' made two toddies, and witness took ont
 and drank it. She exclaimed, "It is will . stuff" But Mrs. Barnaby drank hers ant
 finally said, "It is poor stuff" Then tn witness became ill. He son hurried il
 and told her she should not have dranl r before dinner Witness vomited and be f came unconscious until 3 o'clock the mex f morning. She could not keep anything ol a her stomach.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

"Uncle Toms Cabin" comes like a ray of sunshine over our pathway at least once year. Nc one can explain the at tractive power of this wonderful play, yet every man, woman and child wants to see it. It will be presented by Harry Web
 ber's great company this evening and the balance of the week.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
PRocroR's OPERA HOUSE.

Miss Agnes Herndon appeared here last evening in 'La Belle Marie" before quite large audience and made a very favor able impression. As an actress Miss Hern- don is of superior talent. In her assump- tion of the French dialect she almost makes one think it is Rhea they are listen ing to- The play is strong one and fur | nishes opportunity for her to display her talent in two-fold manner-hrst, as a country girl and then as the most blase of | the Frenchwomen, MT. George Neville, | in the role of a Boston drummer, DOT | trayed his role with & great deal of eH- cellence, as also did Mir. Clifford Dempsey, Frank Kilday and L. P. Hicks in their respective roles. Little Lottie, as Swipes, the Newsboy, is very interesting chsrse' | ter and pleases the audience immensely with singing. Miss Belle Tncker did some | very pleasing and artistic dancing in the | third act. Her movements were singular and fantastic. Nothing similar has beer | witnessed in this city lately. The com
 pany is in a word frst-class throughout
 and the attraction is one of the best tha
 has visited the city this season. The pla,
 will be repeated this evening.
 Cora Tanners new play, in which sh
 has made such a great hit this season, bear
 the unique title, "Will She Divorce HimI
 It is an American comedy drama. It vii
 be handsomely mounted, and Miss Tanne will wear several toilets which will cd forth the praises of those who admire fin
 dresses. The play and star supported D
 @ company of metropolitan fayorites wi
 be here Friday and Saturday.
 BELLS DIME MUSEUM.
 The attractions this week include GeorI
 Lippert, the wonderful threelegged mal
 Professor Linden, the human eel; Robe Crawford (Arctic Bob) and other equal l. strong attractions
 }, PADKRRwsU-
 {. One of the richest musical treats recer t ly offered to lovers of good music will l. the recital on Monday evening at | ., Hyperion theater, given by lgnaoe le Paderwski, for which seats are now
 sale at Steinert's music store.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
MINIATURES ALMANAC.
 DECEMBER IT.
SUN RISES, 7:12 MooN RISES, HIGH WATxl SUN sETs. 4:4 6:25 1900
DEATHS.

SCHUE-In this city, December 16, Dora Schue,
 aged 57 years, 8 months, wife of Stephen
 Schue.
 The funeral will take place from her late resi- dence Mo- S6 Hamilton street, Friday, Decem-
 Der 18 at D. m. Relatives and friends are re-
 spectfully invited to attend. CUMMINS-In this city, December 16, at his late residence, 47 Avon street. Frank H. Cummins, aged 56 years. Funeral services on Saturday afternoon at D. m. at the house. Burial at the convenience of the family. f TIERNAN-In this city, December 16 at her
 residence, 11S Day street, Ann, wife of Patrick
 Herman. --- Notice of funeral hereafter. ~Si f wILLIAMS-Entered into rest, in this city, Dec, 14 of pneumonia. Clarissa, relict of Jason F.
 Williams, aged 8S years and months. Funeral services at her late residence, 1S0 Port
 sea street. on Thursday, Dec. 17th, at 9 p. m.
 Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
 Burial at convenience of family. 2t DUDLEY-In this city, Dec. IA, Amos E. Dudley,
 aged 70 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral services
 at 74 Dixwell avenue, Thursday afternoon at
 o'clock. Burial p'ivate. 3ti
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
An Armed Escort to Take the Com
 Yicta Rack to the Mines.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 16.-Governor Buchanan, members of the state board of prison inspectors and representatives of the lessees of convict labor at a conference at the capitol last evening decided to send the convicts back to the mines under an armed escort made up of military and civil ,nards
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
WANTED.

A YOUNG lady would like position as visiting n goyerness to young children; reference Address Idl4 1fsl R Cnrriar nfsra
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17

EVERYBODY to see the large stock of chairs II displayed at B. BOOTHS,
 dlo lw 9rf1 ar
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17

WANTED, A SITUATION by an experienced machinist. n Address J, dll 1tf s9 Perkins street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
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VoUNG girl to help take care Of children I must be neat and kind.
 dI5Stt 57s WINTHROP AVENUE.
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@auts.

one Cent . word each insertion Ave cents . word for . run week fssvsn tfmea.l
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-17
"ANTEIl

CoMPETENT girl to cook and do general V housework- Apply between and Thurs day. di7 lit 4o0 ORANGE STREET.
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WANTED.
NV NTEn
WANTED,

SITUATION by respectable girl 10 do A general houseEork or secnnd work in e private family good reference Inquire al
 dl7 Its 4l LIBERTY STREET
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WANTED.

A SITUATION by girl to do second-work in A a private family; good references. In quire at Cdi6stD G GROVE STREET.
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WANTED.

WANTED, PoY to work in office and run on errands ID write, etc. P. O. BOX lsS6 dIb 2f4 New Haven Ct
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HERMAN girls for nrst-clASs situations .O cooking and second work
 di7- -t MRS BABR. si Elm street