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Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
CRUELTIEs TO SOLDIERS.

Inhuman Treatment by Non.Com-
 mtssioned officers - Men Compelled
 to Perform Nauseating Tasks.
 BERLIN, Feb. 2.-The socialist journal, Vorwartf, publishes copy of an order issued to the Twelfth army corps by Prince George of Sa1ony, calling upon the officers to put a stop to the inhuman treatment of men by non-commissioned officers, the prince adding that socialism, which is 8 public danger to Germany, will only be strengthened by such treatment.
 The order instances nine specific cases of cruelty. In one case a sergeant exer- cised his men during meal times and sleep ing hours until they were half dead with fatigue. In some punitive drills the men were compelled to present arms 800 times. In one case 8 recruit was obliged to raise became 50 exhausted that he allowed the cans contents to stream over his head and shoulders. In another case a sergeant named Pfug habitually kicked his men and struck them with . belt, wantonly forced them to perform nauseating tasks, and tortured them until they screamed with agony. A sergeant named Weise thrashed a man with belt until his arm ached so that he was enable to continue the logging, and he injured another man internally by kicking and logging him. Other cases are instanced where men were paraded and drilled at midnight in the depth of winter, wearing only their shirts, unti, they tainted. In addition many cases of blackmailing are mentioned. The guilty sergeants have been sentenced to imprisonment for from two to five years each. The revelation of these cruelties has caused much indignation among the public.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
"Wednesday, February 3, 1892.
A FenrUSarK prsoovKry.

Fire Discovered in the Nick Of Time
 fin New Haven's Busiest Quarter
 An investigation to be Made This
 Morning.
 A very fortunate discovery of what might have been a serious conAAgration
 was made about 7:15 o'clock last night by George Smith, sexton of Center church, while passing the store of Joseph Mlander, the fancy goods dealer at e34 Chapel street. Smith saw a glimmsr of light in the dark cellar of the store, which was closed for the night, and notified Officers Allen and Gilligan, who in turn notified Lieutenant Charles B. Martin. of steamer 2, who hap pened to be passing at the time. The three officers passed through the restaur- ant next door and gained access to the cellar through . trap-doorywhich they forced open Entering the cellar they discovered a tallow candle on a paste board box nearly burned to the boI itself. In close proximity to the lighted candle was 8 large amount of inflammsble stuff of every description piled around 1t and ready to excite lively blaze had it become once ignited. In fact, the box caught fire while the officers were entering the cellar, as the flame was stimulated by the draft from the door. The embryo fire was easily extinguished with no damage. A large amount of valuable prop erty was involved and it was indeed 6 for tunate escape from serious conhAgrstion. The finding of the candle, placed ss 1t was, in the midst of so much inhamsble material looks as though it had been de- liberately placed there for the purpose of setting fire to the establishment, and Fire Marshal Hubbard, to whom the matter was reported, will make a thorough investiga- ton to-day
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
STATE CORRKsPONDRNCK
woodbridGe.

Feb. 2.-Frank Thomlinson of South Dakota has been spending few days in visiting with his father, William Thom- linson.
 The Singleton Darlington farm, formerly known as the Colonel Darlington place, situated on the main road, is for sale.
 Last week was pronounced cold, and ice formed so fast the first part of the week that Thursday, Friday and Saturday were spent by those who had ice houses to fill insgathering this crop. The foe varies from eight to ten inches in thickness.
 Wednesday evening, January 27, was the regular evening for the Woodbridge Grange meeting at the lecture rooms. The installation of the officers of this soci- ety took place, after which free supper was given. After the supper toasts were | in order. The subjects given out vert spoken on in an interesting and able man | ner.
 The reading Circle meets at the residenc, of Lewis Hitchcock Friday evening, Feb ruary 5.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
THAWED OUT DYNAMITE.

A Man Puts Frozen Cartridges in the
 Stove-Terrible Fatalities Result.
 MONTREAL, Feb. 2.-A. Dupre, a resi- dent of Cote St. Louis, an outlying sub urb of Montreal, placed several frozen dynamite cartridges on the stove to thaw out last night. A few moments later the cartridges exploded with tremendous force, shattsring the house and renderingit to- tai wreck.
 The man, Dupre, whose carelessness caused the explosion, was terribly in jured. His two little daughters, one an infant of nine months, were fatally burned. A third daughter, aged nine, had her skull fractured and will probably not recover. Mrs. Dupre, who was not injured by the explosion, on seeing the shocking injuries of her husband and children, and the wreck of her home, became insane and is now @ raving maniac.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
HAS CONE TO THE WALL.

Another Short-Term Endowment
 order Closes Its Doors-Certifcate
 Holders CIamoring for Their
 Money.
 BOSTON, Feb. 2.-The Universal Bank ing association has closed its doors.. It was one of those short-termed endowment orders, the first certificates of which were about to mature. Its certificate holders are now clamoring for their money or for revenge. The office of the association, at 165 Fremont street, has been closed to all, excepting two officers of that body for the past two weeks. According to the treas urer the coffers are empty and the com pany is without assets of any kind or value. The president, J. B Thompson, NJ. D., claims that he was drawn into the concern by the representa- ton of Freeman Merritt, & casual friend who is the nominal treasurer, but that there was no salary and he was to get no money unless the concern made some thing. Treasurer Merritt says Thompson was paid $2.00 for each member he got and 10 per cent. on all collections. They had in all l 100 names on the books and there are now POO names there in good standing. He made no false repre- sentstions to get members. Some agents failed to turn in collections and the expenses ate up all the contributions. He had got only about SIP week out of it for his work and MT. Longdyke, the sec retary, has received about the same. MT. Longdyk- has the books in his possession at present. Matters are in a decidedly mixed condition and certificate holders will probably bring the case into court.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
State Dinner.

WASHINGTON, Feb.2.-The president and Mrs. Harrison gave an elegant dinner this evening in honor of the diplomatic corps. The full Marine band was in attendance and the parlors were profusely decorated with flowers, ferns and tropical plants. The table decorations were exclusively of pink orchids, nearly all of them being the product of the white house conservatory. Besides members of the diplomatic corps there were present as guests Secretary and Mrs. Blaine, Senator and Mrs. Sherman, Representative and Mrs. Blount, Senator and Mrs. Frye, Representative and Mrs. Holman and Senator and Mrs. Manderson. Sir. Julian and Lady Pauncefote sent re- grsts owing to their mourning for the duke of Clarence, and the Swedish minister be- cause of illness.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
KIDNAPPED A BOY,

He fs only Eight Years old, Hut Sf1
 Thousand Dollars Rausom is De.
 manded.
 GREENWICH, Feb. 2.-The eight-year old son of Charles Waterbury, one of ths most prominent residents here, was kid mapped yesterday afternoon by three mer in wagon while on his way home from school. A note was sent to Mir Waterbury stating that the boy would be returned fol $6, 900, and unless that amount was paid he would be killed. The note was signed 'tRiver Boys" and asked MT. Waterbury to be at Miller's bridge tonight with tho money. Mir. Waterbury has employed ( number of detectives, but says he will pay the money to recover his child.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
niad Africa

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The state depart ment received cablegram today from the United States consul at Cape Town, Africa, announcing the death of Mason A. Shuffeld, ex-lieutenant of the United States navy. He was son of Rear Ad- miral Shuffeld and resigned from tho navy in June, 1890. He was employed by the worlds fair commission to work in the South African field ii behalf of the ex- position.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
STARVING ON AN ISLAND.

The Inhabitants Cut OH From Com.
 munication With the world.
 LONDON, Feb. 2.-A bottle found floating near the town of Mainland, one of the Shetland islands, on Bressay sound, has been picked up. It contained message from Fowla, an island of the Shetland group, eighteen miles west of the other islands of the group, stating that owing to the absence of communication with the other islands caused by tho exceedingly stormy weather that has prevailed for the past five weeks the inhabitants of Fowls were on the verge of starvation. At tn, time the bottle was thrown into the water they had only few potatoes and littl, meal left
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
Notice to Contractors.
Office of the Board of Education,
 New Haven City School District,

Office of the Board of Education, ]
 New Haven City School District,
 February 2, 1899 SEALED proposals will be received at the office O of l.. W. Robinson, architect, S47 Chapel street, New Haven, Conn.,, until D. m Friday the 18th inst. for carpenters and joiner's work, mason's work, plum ping and gas-f1tting, steam heating, and ventilating apparatus, and painting, required in the erection and completion of cer tain additions to the Winchester school building in this city. Bids will only be received for each trade separately.
 flans ana spec,hcatlons may be seen at the daily.
 The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids waive any defects in same if it be deemed for the interest of the district so to do. By Order of the Board, H. H. STRONG, iDgs, 3t cod
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
HI at Waterbury.

Charles Smith, son of Police Commis-
 sioner Smith, has been quite sick at Wa
 terbury. Tonsilitis, quinsy and an abscess in the ear united to affect him.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
Chfnese AdvIrea.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.-Advices from China say eleven lives were lost in the wreck of the steamship Marie December 31 of Che Foo during fog.
 An imperial decree dated January sn- nounces the overthrow ot rebels at Ngo- Hon-Chi, Hsia-C -Chang-Kao and Pai-Tseh- Flu in northern China. Pai-Tseh-Fu was carried by storm and Wang Ching and oth- CTS were killed. Cavalry also killed three hundred fleeing rebels. At Hsis- Chang Kao Wang Flu, two other chiefs and ,000 rebels were killed.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
THE KILLING OF RIGGIN.
A Claim for Indemnity Presented
 Behalf of His Relatives.

A Claim for Indemnity Presented In
 Behalf of His Relatives.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-W. w. Kerr, late assistant attorney general of the United States, to-day presented at the de- partment of state claim for indemnity from the Chilian government fer the mur- der of Riggin, one of the Baltimore's sail OTIS, at Valparaiso.
 The petition holds that Charles William Riggin, on the 16th day of October, A. D. 1891, was killed and murdered in one of the public streets in the city of Valparaiso; that the said killing and murder was done and committed during daylight by 8 mob composed of soldiers of the army of Chlli, sailors of the navy and police and civilians; and that the persons engaged in the said killing and murder were citizens of Chili; that Charles William Riggin at the time was citizen of the United States of America, was in the naval service, was in the uniform of the sailor of the United States navy, was unarmed and was peaceable and quiet, and that he was 80 killed and murdered for the reason that he was dressed in the uniform of . sailor of the navy of the said United States and because of the malice and hatred borne by the said citizens of the republic of Chili toward the government, the navy and the citizens of the United States that the said Charles William Riggin at the time of his death left surviving him the petitioners, John I. Riggin, his brother, and Mary Zimmerman and Ella Matthews, his sis tors, who invoke the aid of the government of the United States to secure from the republic of Chili the payment of the req sonable compensation to which they are entitled.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03

ssCouldn,t Keep House Without It,, Is what a New York lady writes about ELECTRO SILICON, the famous silver polish ''It is vastly superior to all other articles, and should be used by every housekeeper in the land" Trial quan- tty poGtpaid for the asking. 7s John street. New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
TELEGRAPHIo JorrINGs.

Senator Sherman yesterday introduced bill granting arrears of pensions to all persons drawing pensions on account of loss of limb or limbs.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. From All Quarters. HARRIS IS CONVICTED. Found Guilty of Murder in
 the First Degree. COLLAPSE OF AN ENDOWMENT ORDER Stranded Elder Likely to
 Prove a Loss. CRUELTIES TO GERMAN SOLDIERS. Memphis Girl Murderess
 on Trial.
COLLAPSE OF AN ENDOWMENT ORDER
CRUEL1|Es TO GERMAN SOLDIERS.
HARRIS CONVICTED.

Tho Prisoner Found Guilty of Mur- der in the First Degree-The Yer dict Rendered After An Hour and
 Twenty Minutes Deliberation. NEW YORK, Feb. 2-The defense in the trial of Carlyle W. Harris rested after dis proving some of the evidence of the ex- perts for the. prosecution and without put ting Harris on the stand. In the after noon MT. Taylor finished his address and dressed the jury for the prosecution. His main point was the motive Harris had for the crime was the fact that he had another wife living, and that to avoid getting into trouble he wanted Helen Potts out of the way. Who this other wife was, MT. We'll man said. was unknown.
 Recorder Smythe then charged the jury, his address lasting an hour and forty min utes. The recorder said that the case was different from any tried in this state for some time and it was of great importance. No person had any motive for killing Helen Potts, other than her husband. The prosecution had endeavored to show that Harris was fearful that it should be known that he was married. The girls mother had insisted upon 8 public acknowledge ment, and it was only just before that ac- kn knowledgement was due that the girl died.
 MT. Jerome took exception to different parts of the recorders charge and also to the charge itself, as whole
 At 9:30 p. m. the jury retired.
 The prisoners mother broke down and wept.
 T1ba ;rrr .o,,a ;, ,+ 1nsn o,o1o,1x -;Il verdict of guilty in the first degree.
 When the verdict was announced the prisoners mother shrieked and fell to the floor. Harris, who was quite calm, com forted his mother and told her the verdict would not stand. The recorder expressed approval of the verdict.
 Lawyer Jerome gave notice that he would move for new trial and court adjourned until Friday.
 Harris was handcuffed and taken to the Tombs. He walked away with the officers iauntily smoking a cigar.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
HIS WORD AS GOOD As HIS BOND.

HIS WORD AS GOOD AS HIS BOND. Deacon Whites Terms of Settlement
 with His Creditors Unprecedented.
 NEW YORK, Feb. as. V. White was formally posted on the stock exchange yes terday as candidate for re-admission. The committee will vote on the application on Thursday.
 The terms of MT. Whites settlement with his creditors were made known yester- day. They have no precedent in the his tory of Wall street. In word, his New York creditors, representing q, ,000, 900. have taken his word to pay up, with in terest, as soon as he is able. All have signed off their claims and have given MT. White full release. Tley ask for no paper from him in acknowledgement of the claim.
 MT. White said to them: Gentlemen, I will pay you, with interest, when I get on my feet again."
 Wall street men said it was the greatest compliment the street had ever witnessed.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03

HOrsford's Acid Phosphate
 For Impaired Vitality and weakened energy, is wonderfully successful, fl St sodltW
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
1t Is About to Resume Full Diplo.
 matfc Relations.

ROME, Feb. 2.-It is reported that the government of Italy is about to resume full diplomatic relations with the United States. It is also reported that Baron Fava will be appointed minister to Den mark, vice Signor Catalini, who will be sent as minister to Washington.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03

FTObate court, Dlstrlct Of New Haven, Ss.
 February 2d, 1899.
 1I Hamden, in said district, deceased
 Upon application of Algernon o. Beach, con servator, praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved, approved. allowed and admitted to probate letters testamentary may be granted upon the estate of said deceased, as per application on file more fully appears, it is and determined at Probate court to be held in New Haven, in said district, on the 9th day of February, A. D. 1892 at 230 o'clock in the after noon, 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. A. HEATON ROBERTSON,
 f3 at .Iudoa of said CoIlrt
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03

We wish to call special attention to our Carpet department.
 Our aim is to furnish only the BEST. Every day some customer remarks: "That carpet I bought of you last year is the best carpet ever had in my life." Although we are so careful about the quality, our prices are lower than is asked by some dealers for trash. Just HOW many odd patterns and short lengths, just right for single rooms, we are closing out at little more than half-price. Our stock includes Moquettes, Body Brussels, Tapestry Brus- sels, Ingrains, etc., etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03

CALHOUN-In Cheshire, Feb. 2, Seth Calhoun, aged eighty seven years seven months. LAFLIN-In this city, February 1st, Elizabeth Ford, wife of Heman Lafiin.
 Funeral at her late residence 172 Oak street, Wednesday, February B. at 2:30 p. m. Burial at convenience of the family. 2t*
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
MARINE LIST.

xIkS& PORT OF NEW HAVEN. x2EdA
 ARRIVED. Sch Charlotte w Miller, Higbie, Suffolk, Va, lumber to G. & T. filings Sons.
 CLEARED. Sch Bessie Brown, Ricords, Orient, l.. I, to load for Norfolk, Va Sch Emma F. Angel Tripp, Norfolk. Sch Earl P. Mason, White, Balto.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-03
MINIATURE ALMANAC. TrnpTIA pvN
 DEATH

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-23
HoMEsTEAp,s LOST STRIKE.
More Of the Old Men to Get Plac,
Than Was Expected.

More Of the Old Men to Get Places
Than Was Expected.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, Nov. 22.-The official
existence of the strikers famous advisory
board was ended at a meeting held last
night.
Applications for reinstatement in the mills
continued to-day 10 increased numbers.
The officials seemed inclined to be consd-
crate, and 1t is now thought PROBABLE that a
much larger proportion of the strikers will
be re-employed than was thought possible.
GOING BACK AT BEAVER.
BEAVER FALLS, PA, Nov. 22.-Some ap-
plioatious for work in the Carnegie wire
and nail mills were received to-day. Names
were taken and enrolled, but no promises
were given. Supt. Wrigley made a short
speech TO the men. He stated that all the
applicants for work in the nail and wire
mills would be given their old positions with
the exception Of four or five. He stated
that there would be a slight reduction in
wages at the wire mill. When work will
begin is not yet known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-23
SPEECH OF THE KAISER.
HIS ADDRESS WELL RECEIVED BY
THE REICHSTAG.

He Gives Evidence of His Feeling as
to the Coming Fight over the Army
Bill-A Declaration that the Arma-
meuts of Other Nations CompeIs
Germany to Strengthen Her Defen-
sive Power.
BERLIN, Nov. 22.-The kaiser opened the
Reichstag in person to-day. Nearly every
member was in attendance, and the closest
attention was paid while his majesty deIiv-
cred his address. The kaiser looked re-
markably well, and spoke with an intona-
tion that seemed indicative of his feeling In
regard to the coming struggle over the
army bill. There was a general attendance
of the imperial ministry, Chancellor Caprivi
occupying the place Of honor near the SOW
ereign.
The kaiser said he regretted that cholera
had caused such suffering and loss of life in
portions Of the empire. Contrary to ex-
pectatiOns cholera still fingered In the
country, but he hoped It would soon disap-
pear.
THE ARMY BILL.
The address went on Co say: "Iu view of
our friendly relations with all powers, and
our Consciousness that If we still continue to
pursue tue common end in view we will
continue to enjoy the cordial and effective
support of our allied states, / may cherish
hope that Germany will not be disturbed
in her peaceful task of promoting her
economic interests. Nevertheless the devel-
opmeut of the military power OF other states
OF Europe imposes on US serious and even
imperative duty on our side of strengthen
ing the defensive capacity of the empire by
drastic measures. Seeing the development
aforesaid, 1t Is only by enforcing the tried
principle of universal military service that
we may expect those qualities in our army
whereon its strength and glory 10 based, and
TO maintain Germany in the future In the
position Of honor occupied in the past.
am confident the patriotism of the nation
is ready TO assume burdens necessary to bear
for the honor and security OF the father
land
The speech appeared 10 make an excel
lent impression. The friends of the govern
ment were pleased and its opponents were
relieved by the cautious and conciliatory
wording Of the kaisers address.
The kaiser concluded his speech as follows
sin asking you to enter upon the labors be-
fore you | know that a special appeal to
your patriotic spirit is needless. IL is the
firm will of the nation to safeguard the IN
heritance of its fathers, to secure peace and
preserve the fatherland. Its most cherished
possessions will, feel convinced, insure au
agreement to the course proposed 10 you by
me and my high allies. Should this come
Co pass, then the empire may regard the
future without anxiety, trusting TO God
and its own strength"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-23
WASHINGTON UNDER WATER.
Many Lives Lost and Heavy Damage
to Property Reported.


to Property Reported.
SATETLE, WASH, Nov. 22.-Reports Of
the storm throughout the state are still
worse to-day and the prospects are that
rail communication will be abandoned for
several days.
A number OF additional deaths are re-
ported as a result of the foods. while the loss
OF property in the shape Of farm buildings
carried away and wrecked, makes a very
formidable item In the valleys Of Duwamish,
White, Green, Black, Stuck Cedar and Pay
allup.
The rivers southwark of Snohomish, the
Still, Aguamish and Skagit north ward, are
vast lakes.
Three or four steamers have been re-
ported sunk in Snohomish river, but no
lives are reported lost.
Many farmers throughout the entire wes-
tern portion Of the state have lost all their
stock by drowning, and none in the rich
and extensive valleys have escaped from
loss.
The damage to the agricultural districts
amounts to many hundreds of thousands of
dollars 1t has been the worst rainfall ever
experienced on Puget sound. and rain hav-
ing set In agaln is liable to cause additional
loss.
Several additional small towns along rail-
way lines are under water, and some single
story houses are entirely submerged.
Reports from British Columbia are to the
effect that the valleys of that country have
met similar disaster.