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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

From Their Crushed Stone Contract
-Interesting Meeting of the Board
of Public Works-The Corporation
Counseps opinion Against the Con.
tract-New Pavement on Chapel
Street Between state and Union
Streets.
At the special meeting of the board of
public works last evening Commissioners
Maley, Todd, Atwater and States were
present, Commissioner Todd presiding.
Walter J. Conner appeared before the
board, requesting that the firm of Conner
Brothers, of which he is member, be re-
leased from it's contract with the board of
public works concerning crushed stone.
He also asked that his bondsmen be re-
leased. He said: "Gentlemen, I am here
to say that inasmuch as the QUESTION has
arisenIwhether or not the contract is le-
gal, and am a city official, would re-
quest the board to release us from our
contract We have never supposed that
the contract could be called illegal. We
do not wish that any trouble should grow
| out of this, and though we have been al
| considerable expense, we are willing tc
| bear part of this, and suggest that the
l committee on streets visit the crusher and
| look over the ground"
Mr.. States moved that the Conner
Brothers and their bondsmen be released
from the contract and all action taken II
the matter be rescinded. He added tt
this "that the superintendent of streets
take charge of the crusher" to- day. TIT
/ motion was passed unanimously.
Although nothing was said by any mem
Der of the board concerning the opinion
which Corporation Counsel Driscoll hat
been asked to give, the opinion had bee,
handed in. As near as could be ascer
tanned it is in substance that, while tn
charter is not very clear in regard to tn
matter, the corporation counsel thinks
is against public policy to award con
tract of such importance to member O
the city government without competition
and he thsresore recommends that tn
contract be rescinded.
The petition of the fire and police d.
partment for permission to place conduit
| and poles on streets was referred to tn
committee.
mended that the board inspect the pawn
between the tracks of the State stret
horse railroad. He recommended that tt
board visit the street and inspect tt
work. The superintendent also recon
| mended that the board relay the pavemer
on Chapel street, from State to Uniol
Referred to the city engineer and superi,
tendent of streets to make estimates.
The disposition of several trees was +
fsrred to the committee on parks and tree
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
Sold for $4,000.

Elm Kilby of Berlin informs the Hart
ford Times that the NewYork, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company had paid
him $40, 900 for two and one-half acres of
land near the Berlin depot. This price is
in consideration of the loss of his business
caused by the removal of his buildings. 1t
is Mr.. Kilby's intention to erect hotel
near the Berlin depot.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
NIeetin. of the Horse Guard.

Quite an animated meeting of the Horse
Guard was held at their rooms in the
armory last evening. The special question
under consideration was whether or not
they should join the National Guard,
and there was some most spirited debate
and discussion pro and con. Out of
two standing votes which were taken the
first resulted II against to 13 for; the Sec
ond vote stood IS for and IA against. So
practically no decision was reached and in
consequence committee of five was ap-
pointed to consider the matter. There
was large number of the members pres
sent, and among other business transacted
four new members were received
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

In Gentlemen's Furnishings
there will be something of
special interest every day un-
til further notice.
Percale Shirts. with three
collars and pair cuffs. $3.50.
Silk-end Suspenders, English
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

You know how a piano or
any highly finished piece of
furniture looks when the var
nish begins to crack and bis
ter. It's moisture that makes
it look so. There are two
remedies for this. Covering
the article and drying the at
mosphere.
If you had something which
would increase the luster of
the varnish and at the same
time make it impervious to
dampness, wouldn't you think
it an ideal polish ? You can
have a polish that will do all
this. It's called the American
Diamond Furniture Polish.
Sells here for 25c and CSC a
bottle.
Main Entrance
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
Funeral Of MR.. Hurley.

The remains of Mrs. Thomas Hurley of
this city were taken to Waterbury yester-
day morning. The burial was in St.Joseph's
cemetery. The pallbearers were: James
Dillane, T. F. Dillane, Michael Donovan,
John Fruin, William j. Barrett and Patrick
Dillane.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
Frogs OF Windham.

A very successful rehearsal of the
"Frogs of Windham" was held last night.
The rendition of the operetta is already
highly creditable and is an earnest begin
ming of an exceptionally successful per-
fOrmanca
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
TO SUCCEED DIR. HORTON.
The New Principal of the Episcopal
Academy at Cheshire.

TO SUCCEED DIR. HORTON.
The New Principal of the Episcopal
Academy Mt Cheshire.
The trustees of the Episcopal academy
of Connecticut at Cheshire yesterday unan-
imously elected Rev. James Stoddard,
rector of st. Marks, New Britain, to sue
coed as principal Rev. DR.. Horton, who
resigns after thirty and one-half years. ser
vices on July1. Mr.. Stoddard was born at
New London December 20, 1849, and gradu-
ated from Trinity in 1871. His theologi-
cal studies were pursued at the Berkeley
divinity school under Bishop Williams
He was ordained to the deaconate May IS,
1872, and to the priesthood June Is, 1875.
His deaconate was spent in New Haven
with Rev. DR.. HARDWOOD in the work of
Trinity church. For time he had charge
of St. James church, Westville. For
nearly ten years he was rector of Christ
church. Wstertown, and for six years he
has been rector of st. Marks, New Britain.
In Watertown he had much experience in
educational matters. He has always had
deep interest in education and is a man of
fine scholarly tastes and requirements. 1t
is thought that in every respect the board
has made q wise choice in selecting
Mr.. Stoddard. The outlook for the future
prosperity of the school, which has pros
pered 80 we'll under DR.. Horton, is very
hopeful
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
Burnham Bound Over.

William H. Burnham was yesterday
bound over by Justice Henry in Center
vile to the superior court under bonds of
81, 200-$500 in each of the assault cases
and 5000 in the burglary case. Burnham
is the man who recently entered house
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

Firemen,s Mutual lid A IS ociation.
At the meeting Of the Firemen's Mutual
Aid association last evening the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Lieutenant G. B. Martin; vice
president, Edward Allard of steamer 3;
secretary, w. T. Noyes of hook and ladder
3; treasurer, E. J. Smith of steamer 8.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
Death Of m Infant.

Addie Van Tassell, aged eleven months,
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Van Tassell of Wallingford, died at the
hospital yesterday afternoon. The child
was taken to Wallingford by the bereaved
parents for interment
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

rior methods That ELEcrno-S1IIcoN, the famous
silver polish, is superior In every way, we will
prove to you, if you will send your address to ~
John street, New York. We can improve upon
bny other method Or material you msy employ,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

In en1srging our store We must clear out
our stock Of hats, trunks and bags. Come
and try as. Brooks & Co., Chapel COZ.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
Tuesday, April 3, 1892.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOB TO-DAY.


Benefit Concert-Dwight Place Church.
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Druggtsts'.
Clothing-C. E. Longley Co.
Consols-Cofin & Stanton.
Easter Eggs-McIntoshs.
For RentSRooms-E. L. Bassett.
For Rent-House-S2 Broadway.
For Reut-House-362 Howard Avenue.
For Rent-Houses-52 Nicol Street.
For Rent-Room-265 Orange Street.
Flour-S. s. Adams.
Hats-Brooks & Co.
Investment Securities-H. G. Warren & Co.
Lost-Spaniel-1s7 Church Street.
acknowledgement Cemetery Association.
Medica1-Dr. Roth. - -
Medical-a NJ Jewett, NJ. D.
North Haven Ta1es-LeWis I. Fowler.
Probate Notice-Estate Of Maria A. Walker.
Special Notice-Olive Branch Lodge.
Wanted-Waitress-E.C @. Bradley.
Wanted-Boy-135 Temple Street
NATURALIZATION Meat Co.
Wanted-Rooms-Drawe 100.
Wanted-Girl-58 Franklin Street
Wanted Stuation-171 Bradley Street.
Observation-Disclosures Church Street.
Wantsd-Situation-17 Bradley Street.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
MODERN ELIXIRS.

These things have been so
extensively advertised that
there is no occasion to men,
ton regular prices.
You knew them.
Now you know ours.
DR.. PIerce's Golden Medical Discovery zee
DR.. keunedy's Favorite Prescription ssc-
Greene's Nervura sac
Paines Celery Compound &c.
Wyett's Beef, Iron and Wine, Csc.
Scott's Emulsion Cod Liver on &c.
Swift's Safe SPECIFIC PC.
Hoods SsrSspsrillA &c.
Kennedy's F6vorite Remedy PC.
Kennedy's Medical Discovery S-IS
Maltine, plain, &c.
Maltine, With Cod Liver on 7ac
Warmers safe Cure Qsc-
Cuticurs Resoivent &c.
Emulsion God Liver Oh Soc.
DIR. Boschee's German Cough Syrup Soc.
Warmers Log Cabin &c.
Sulphur Bifters &c.
Lydia Pinkhsm Compound sc.
Ponds Extract 3sc.
Beef, Iron and Wine, Soc
Hostetters Stomach Riftsrs 7sc.
Hunysdi JARos CSC.
Hunyadi MatEAs
Main Entrance
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
Conversation Cha,

COnVersatfOn Classes
In French and German by Professor
Krull Bruins formed weekly at the Ho.
garth academy, A. P. Themes, A. NJ,
president. app If.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
odd Fellow., Grand Lodge,

The grand lodge of Odd Fellows will
meet in Meriden next month. Charles B.
Ware of New London will probably be
elected grand master and Frederick S.
Hunt of Bridgeport and George H. Cowell
of Waterbury will be chosen representa-
tives to the Sovereign grand lodge.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
WEATHER RRCORD.

IHDlcA1IoRs FOB TODAY.
AGRICULTURAL DKPARrNENT,
OYyIcE OF THE CHIEY
Or THE WKATHER BUREAU.
WARRINGTON. DC. 10 pm, April 4. 1892.
For New England: Increasing cloudiness and
rain; variable winds.
For eastern New York: Showers, north; fair,
followed by showers, south winds.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05
Scarlet Fever in Stafford Springs.

STAFFORD SPRINGS, April 4.-St. Ed
wards parochial school closed at noon to-
day on account of scarlet fever. There
are several cases in town.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

Silverthaus', diamond experts, 790 Chapel
st., are 10 Per cent. lower than others.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

Howard lodge of Good Templars will
| serve an oyster supper to their friends
| this evening at the residence OF Mrs. Julia
Fields, SO Washington street. A large at
tendance of members and friends il ex-
l pected
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

The last of the series of socials that
have been held at Loomis' Academy of
Music this season will be held at that
place on Friday evening.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

Mean tempefatufe, Of.
MAX. temp, 70; min. tomp., -.
Precipitation, .05 inch.
Max. velocity OF wind, INV.
Total excess or deficiency Of temperature since
January !, x78 degrees.
Jan. /, 1856 in.
Note-A minus sign II preflxed to thermom-
eter readings indicates temperature below zero
A "I,' in connection with rainfall indicates q
race of precipitation too small to measure.
sSnow is melted and resulting depth Of water
not known.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-04-05

Local Weather Report.
FOR APRIL 8, 1892.
A.. 4. r. 4.
Rarometer. 29.9s 1895
Temperature ...... SO eS
Humidity. .......... 70 q
Wind, direction.... NE
W Wa.ei seioe e...::::. c'disas Ptu'd,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-24
DROP IN PIG LEAD
Believed to Have Caused a Chi
cage Assignment.

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-Everett & Post,
one of the largest pig lead and spelter
commission houses in the country. have
assigned to Edward Euettel, Head
quarters are at st. Louis, and the as
signment is said to have been made
there yesterday. At o'clock this aft
ern0on deed covering the Chicago
property was filed. The Chicago branch
alone did business aggregating $780,
600 last year, and the st. LOUIS house
nearly doubled these figures.
At the office of the company in this
city nothing could be learned as to the
assets and liabilities. Those familiar
with the lead and zinc commission bust
ness. however. say that, the firm has
been caught by serious drop in the
market. and has been unable to meet
contracts. Recently zinc spelter
dropped accents a pound, and pig lead
has also dropped several pegs.
The firm was organized fifteen years
ago at st. Louis, and has done asteadily
incorporated, and Richard Everett and
Henry r. Post are said to be
the only one interested or finan-
cIally responsible. The Chicago Of
flee was organized seven years ago.
and has handled large volume of trade
formerly sent through the main office.
Edward Buettel. the assignee. is chief
bookkeeper in the st. Louis office. He
will take possession at once
The schedule filed in the recorders
Office today shows assets of $685., made
up chiefly of lead and spelter Oh hand
and stock in the Boynton-Strong COM
pany, and liabilities of Sis, 745. The
heaviest creditors are the Boston Com
mission company. Of Chicago. SIS. 654;
Chicago National bank. S21, 500: Fourth
National bank, st. Louis, SIS, S23. and
Washburn & Co., w ooster, Mass, S12, 962.
One of the firms creditors say the as
signment was against the wishes of the
creditors and was unnecessary; that
the firm was unable to release some
money which was tied up and resorted
to the courts for the settlement of the
difficulty and that it will resume opera
lions within few days.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 23.-Everett & Post,
commission merchants dealing in pig
lead and spelter. have assigned. Assets,
$4,000; liabilities not stated. but they
are believed to be small. Mr.. Everett
was at one time secretary of the St.
Louis club, while Mr.. Post lives in
Chicago
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-24
GOING TO THE GRAVE.

Giles L. Eggleston died Friday night at his
home. 2420 Sixteenth avenue south. The fu-
neral will be held Monday afternoon.
Lizzie, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs D. w. Longfellow. 5l12 First avenue
south, died yesterday morning. The funeral
will be held this afternoon Mt $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. Ann Birdsell, aged ninety-two years,
died Friday evening surrounded by relatives
and friends, at the residence, 17l5 Nicollet
avenue. The deceased has been a resident
services will be announced later.
The funeral of the late Moses H Ripley,
son of the late Charles and Martha Ripley,
who died at Rochester asylum on the 10Th
lust, will be held this afternoon at o'clock
from the late residence. 2t16 Quincy street
northeast Rev. C. NJ. Heard officiating.
Mrs. Mary L. Kendall died Friday at her
homestead. 3345 Fourth street north, where
she has resided for twenty-five years. She
was native OF Robbinston, Me-, and six Y
five years of age. She was the daughter o
Capt Robert Stanchtielj, one of the earlits
settlers of Minnesota. The funeral will ue
held this afternoon from the Advent church,
Rev. W. j. Hobbs officiating.
Yesterday, at the residence of F. NJ Parch-
er, Mrs. Nettie Perkins Clark. of Peoria, ILL.,,
died. She WAS cousin to Mr.. Parcher and
niece 10 Capt. Elliott P. Perkins and Mrs.
Francis Morrison. -bothsof this city. She was
visiting her relatives here, and had only been
sick a few days with bronchial pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at Mr.. Parch-
er's residence, No. SIP Forest avenue north,
at $3.50 p. m. tomorrow. The remains will be
taken 10 Peoria for interment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-24
assignee. under $1,000 bonds. The COM
pany had twenty-nine years, by its
charter, to live.
UNIVERSITY NEWS.

The Students Christian association
gave an informal reception to the stu
dents last Friday night.
The college caps and buttons are an
assured success. Soon the small boy
Will be heard to exclaim. when he
catches sight of student, "Whe ere did
you get that hat?"
Augustus Soares will speak at the
mems meeting in the S, G. A. building
this afternoon. Mr.. SOares has been a
member OF the London Evangelical So
clety for twenty years. A few years ago
he translated the Bible into Portuguese.
Something new in senior rhetoricals
was begun this week. The plan, though
versity, was in use long time ago.
Those seniors who have excelled in
rhetorical work are given an opportunity
or delivering OrationS at the close of
chapel exercises before all the students.
Two orations have been given already
10y Miss Robinson and Mr.. Graves.
The university world is slightly agi-
tated over the question as to how the
Pillsbury prizes will be disposed of. AS
lit is now, the OratOrical association has
the disposition of them, and they are
given to the successful competitors in
the Oratorical contest. The question
HoW uuutI COuSIllCIdllOll Is WutbutI
the present arrangement will
be continued, or the prizes be
given to the best speakers of the senior
class on commencement day; also
whether freshmen, sophs. juniors
and seniors alike or the seniors alone
be allowed to compete. Prof. Sanford,
who has the final decision in the mat
ter. has agreed to submit the question to
the junior and senior classes and to be
largely Influenced by them in her decis-
ion.
Prof. Jones, who has been sick with
the grip for two weeks, was able to
meet his classes Thursday.
The University Dramatic club was Or
ganized this week with the following
officers: President. Mr.. Sewall; vice
president and stage manager, Mr.. Beck.
They will make special study of dra-
matte literature. They expect also to
present one play on the stage before
the close of the year.
The following officers of the S. G. A.
were elected yesterday, afternoon for en-
suing half year: Coop. Merrill. pres
ident; j. w. Powell, vice president;
Miss Hayes, secretary; X. G. Babcock.
treasurer; directors, Profs. Hall, judi
son, Potter and Downey, Messrs. Lar
son, Hastings and Knudson, and Misses
Colgrave and Johnson.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-24
ANOTHER BENEFIT,
This One for Recent Members of
the Andrews ODera COmnany.

On Saturday evening, Jan. 80, an en-
tertainment will be given at the Lyceum
theater by the Palace quartette, assisted
by some members Of the Andrews opera
company, and also some first-class local
talent, who have kindly volunteered
their services.
The people of the city are we'll aware
of the unfortunate ending of the seasons
of opera given at the Lyceum by the
Andrews company. This entertain
ment is to be given by members of the
company, who were left here
when the company went to Duluth.
They have been most persistent in
getting work here, and few of them
have met with fair success. But en-
couraged by the kind offers of assistance
if an entertainment could be given, the
members went ahead and arranged to
show in the Lyceum Saturday evening"
next. The programme will be first
class in every respect. The Palace
quartette, consisting of Messrs. Rey-
nard, Latta, Hubbard and Murray, will
give several fine selections. W.H.West
will give baritone solo, and Profs.
SHIRLEY and Schlacter will give one OF
their delightful Duets on the either ard
cello. Bert Lincoln, who had an arm
fractured in railroad accident, will
also appear, as will Miss Dora Berdun,
the leading contralto lately with the
Andrews. Full details of the pro-
gramme will appear in a day or two.
Tickets will be OH sale Tuesday at all
newspaper offices and hotels.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-24
MORE TO INVESTIGATE.
Additional Irregularities Found
in the Fire Department Pay
Rolls

The work before the council COM
mittec on fire department In investigat-
Ing the Irregularities in the pay rolls of
the fire department has assumed greater
proportions than Aid. Grsy's recent
discovery showed.
Since the last council meeting, when
Aid. Gray, chairman of the committee
on claims, disclosed the fact that for
five months Secretary Snyder had been
drawing $40 per month in excess of his
authorized salary, it has been found
that several other members of the de-
partment have had their salaries adj
vanced in the same irregular and in
formal manner.
l.. s. Head, who has been filling the
position of assistant secretary, has been
drawing 500 per month since March
last, when he was appointed, while the
salary as fixed by the council is only
S55. In December Capt. Sandy Hamil-
ton received 500, he having acted as
assistant chief, in place of Chief Canter-
bury, who was ill, but Canterbury also
drew full salary for the same time, and
| Hamilton's increase was not authorized
by the council. This irregularity has
been remedied in the January pay roll,
which allows Hamilton only $40, instead
of SIS, his regular salary. Frank
Stevenson and Adam Hunter appear on
the pay rolls as drawing 800 and $50,
respectively. as horseshoers, although
no such position has ever been author
lied by the council.
Chief Runge shouldered the entire
blame of the raise in Secretary Snyder's
salary, and it is likely he will do so in
these other cases, although it is sug-
gested by many that the committee on
fire department was not entirely igno-
rant of the charges.
The chief refuses to talk of the matter
for publication until after the commit
tee meeting of tomorrow morning. but
he states that personally he fears moth
ing, and can satisfactorily explain bis
connection with these matters
Deputy Comptroller Rogers stated
yesterday that it was absolutely impos-
Sible for that department to know the
salaries of all the city employees or to
check the names and amounts on every
pay roll. The pay rolls were accepted,
he said upon the o. K. of the chief of
each department.