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The Portland daily press., 1892-02-23
SHORT LoBsTERs.
Judge Gould's Decision in the Merryconeas
Case.

Judge Gould's Decision In the MerryconeaS
Case.
In the Municipal Court yesterday morn
ing Judge Gould rendered his decision
in the case of Mr.. Daniels who was ar
rested on a charge of handling short
Holsters that were brought to this city on
the steamer Merryconeag some weeks
ago.
Judge Gould said: SIN regard to the
first point in the case, that the warrant
was insufficient, careful examination
showed that it fully covered all the re-
quirements of the latest decision in
State VS.. Cumming, SD Maine Reports.
AS to the points raised by counsel re-
garding the case coming within the inter
state commerce act, the examination of
Bennett VS.. the American Express Com
pany, Maine SD, would show that the
posse ssion by the plaintiff was lawful
and that the gist of the whole case was
found in the end of the case, quoted,
which says: ''The transportation of
the subject of interstate commerce,
| W here it is such as may be lawfully pur-
chased, sold OF exchanged, is, without
doubt, constituent of commerce itself,
and is protected by, and subject only, to
the regulations of Congress"
In this case the short lobster is not an
article of commerce that can be lawfully
purchased, exchanged or even possessed,
and SO does not come within the purview
of this decision. AS matter of fact the
evidence shows that this barrel of short
Holsters was to be delivered by the
Harpswell Steamboat Company to an
other carrier in this city and not to be
transported by them beyond the limits
of the state, and therefore it does not
come within the provisions of this act
The common carrier has certain duties
to perform towards the laws of the state.
| When they receive an article in the
usual way of freight, the criminal intent
necessary to be made out would ordinari-
Iy be lacking. While in this case there
may be some question whether this bar
rel was received and handled in the
ordinary manner of handling freight the
Judge didn't think the positive evidence
was sufficient to find the defendant
guilty and he ther efore ordered his dis
| charge
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-23
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

MoNDAY.-Michael j. Ward, John A; Sulli-
van. Intoxication; each fined So and costs.
Thomas Eagan, Patrick j. Nalley. Intoxica-
ton; each 80 days in county jail.
Thomas Devine. Common drunkard; 30 days
= James James McGee Common drunkard; 80 days
in county jail.
days in county jail. Appealed.
James Riley. ASSAULT 80 days in county
Jail. o..
William Daniels. Short Holsters; discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-23
MARRIAGES.

In Saco, Feb 49, Elmer E. Mason OF Bidde-
ford and Mss Eva E. Benson of Saco.
/ In Penobscot, Feb. ID, Walter j. Dreamer and
Miss Lena Wardwell.
Corinna and Miss Jennie LaCree of Sangerville
AT Stockton Springs. Feb ID, George Lam
pher and Miss Margie Marden.
In Rockland, Feb. Is. James E. Lynn ana An
" In Waidoboro. Feb. 10, Forrest W. Dreamer
and Lavnia A. Davis.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-23

The chief excellence OF
Cleveland's baking. powder
is its perfect healthfulness.
Its raising power comes
from cream of tartar and
soda, the wholesomest lea
ven, nothing else. 1t is
not drugged with ammonia
or cheapened with alum.
Cleveland's is perfectly
wholesome; leavens most,
and leavens best.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-23
Guarantee Bonds.

Persons holding positions of trust re-
quiring bonds, will perceive by the adj
vertisement of the American Surety
Company in our columns, that this sub
stantial company is prepared to furnish
such, and thus save the necessity of call
ing on personal friends for this purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-23

After the asking of the blessing by Rev.
B.L. Whitman, the banquet was served
and enjoyed for about an hour and half.
Then President Dewitt introduced the
speaking, making himself a few prelimi-
nary remarks as to the objects of the Or
ganization.
'sOur society being young, and as this
is it's first annual meeting, the objects
may not be SO clearly known to all as are
those of older organizations, said
Mr.. Dewitt.
''The chief objects, as understand it,
are, first, to perpetuate spirit of loyalty
to the government which our ancestors
did SO much to found; and, second, to
give permanent record to family and To-
cal history that would otherwise, through
removals and death, soon be obliterated;
and in this manner preserve for all time
facts concerning men and events that
will be of vast Importance in writing the
history of the future.
ssThe spirit to do right and to be right,
the determination to assert those rights,
and the desire that all men might be free
and equal, were the motives that COM
eelled our ancestors to seek nome upon
she shores of our country.
ssThe same spirit which Influenced
them inspired their descendants, who
fought that right and liberty might pre-
vail, and through sufferings and priva-
tions laid the foundations of government
that ended in the creation of this free
and great country. These sterling traits
of character, transmitted to their chill
dren, made possible the greater struggle
and the greater victory through which
many of those here present passed,
which served to fix frmer than ever the
principles for which our government was
founded, and placed in the book of his
tory a complete confirmation of the
Declaration of ndependence-that all
men are created free and equal.
s'The pleasure and the benefit of re-
searches in family and local history
which this society develops, has, in some
marked instances, been very great.
In attending the congress OF the par
emit society in Hartford last year, was
much impressed in this respect by the
remark Of a friend, a resident in that
city, who did not believe that any ances-
tor of his participated in the struggle for
independence. On examination he was
gratifed to find that one of his ancestors
not only did take part, but became very
prominent in Rhode Island at Narra-
gansett Bay and Block Island, and won
considerable distinction. Where other
investigations have been made similar
instances have arisen.
'sWhile this state was a part of Massa-
chusetts for many years after the Revolu-
ton, many of the officers and soldiers of
the army after the close of the war came
to settle within what are now our bord-
ers. The descendants of those people
are, many of them, now resident among
us. 1t should be our earnest desire to
extend the usefulness of our society I'M
til
Every Descendant of Revolutionary An
cestor
has become member. Each member
can increase the usefulness of our organ
izahon by his effort to increase its mem
bership and so extend its benefits.
''Eighty-two per cent of the people of
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-23
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
Their Patriotic Dinner Yesterday
Afternoon.
NAMES SONS IN THE WAR OF in.
DEPENDENCE.

Interesting Speeches by Messrs. Dewitt,
True, Baxter, Talbot and Drummond-
George Washington as Writer of
Poetry and Love Letters-PortIand in
the War and the Fight at Machias.
The Sons of the American Revolution
observed Washington's birthday with a
dinner at the Preble House yesterday at
ternoon. This society, as is doubtless
well known, is composed of those who
can trace their descent from soldiers OF
the Revolution. 1t is organized in nearly
all the older states of the Union. Inc
Maine branch is fourishing organlza-
ton, as was shown by yesterdays event.
trl.se.. xzrho cot ut the tables were:
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-23

cestor
has become a member. Each member
can increase the usefulness of our organ
ization by his effort to increase it's mem
bership and so extend its benefits.
'sEighty-two per cent of the people of
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15

J. G. Peck, father of Walter D. Peck OF
| the firm of Peck & Parker, died in Litch-
field, Wednesday afternoon, Of kidney
disease. He was about sixty-nve years OF
age, and for fourteen years was engaged
in the house furnishing business in this
city, the firm being that of Peck & Brown,
and later J. G. Peck & Son. Two years
ago Mr.. Peck retired and left his son Wal
ter D. Peck to carry on the business. The
deceased leaves a widow, a son and q
daughter, Mrs. William Knapp. Mr..
Peck was an energetic, thorough business
man, kind husband and father and re-
spected by all.
Rev. George W. Wooding, who died on
Wednesday at 257 Dixwell avenue, aged
seventy-two years, was a member of the
southern New England NJ. E. conference
and had been stationed in number of
churches in towns along the Connecticut
river in Rhode Island. For about ten
years he was chaplain of the Connecticut
state prison at Wethersfeld. He leaves a
son and one daughter, the wife of Mr.. Will
liam M. Frisbie of Ashmun street.
John R. Kingsbury, who died Wednesday
in Woodbridge, aged seventy, had resided
in Woodbridge for few years past upon
his farm. Previous to that he for MANY
years resided in Fair Haven East on Sher-
land avenue on the heights. He served
the borough very efficiently as borough
officer for one or two terms. He was a
man highly respected by his neighbors and
friends, one whose sense of honor was high
and who was an excellent citizen. He
leaves wife and daughter to mourn his
loss, and many friends.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
rHE1NvEsr1GAT1oN ComPLETED

u I'M AIN INC = AUA AVAS SOAsA - - - A~@>
signalman Beauton Disregarded the
Signals and the Collision In the Cut
Resulted-All other Employcs Ex-'
Decentralization is Discharged.
An investigation into the cause of the
collision in the cut near Fair street bridge
was made yesterday by the Consolidated
railroad officials. The crew of both trains
were present and rigidly examined by
Superintendent Shepard, Of the New York
division, and Superintendent Davidson, of
the Hartford division. The facts in the
| case as brought out by the Investigation
| are as follows:
The Hartford freight was coming through the
| cut on the inward track, and was to take the
| cross-over and run down into the freight yard.
Just as it was crossing over 1t was struck by the
| express. The engine men of both trains claimed
that their signals were to go ahead and so II
| seemed that there was mistake either in Civ
me bs ene h Ss m and
| gave a clean record until Switchman BeautoI
he had made mistake in letting the freight onto
| the cross-over too SOON The testimony showed
| that Hickey, who manipulated the signal near
est to Union depot, set the signal for the express
| to proceed. The next signal man was Beauton
| who says that he saw Hickey cross the track pre-
sumabiy to set the signal for a clear track, bu
| in the rear, to go ahead. McAulih from hi
switch under Fair strsrt bridge then turned thu
tracks for the freight to cross over, and just a
| the engine had reached the up track it wa
| struck by the express locomotive.
Superintendent Shepard stated yesterday at
ternoon that Beauton was alone at fault and h
would be discharged The freight had com
cautiously into the cut aud was waiting on tn
| down track. If it had been allowed to remai
there would have been no collision. Even witt
the wrong signals, but for the thick fog it is be
lieved the express could have seen the freight /
time to avoid collision. Beauton had been
signal man in the cut for many years. In thi
case he trusted too much to probabilities instea
| of needing signals.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
The Stoddard Lectures.

During the next five weeks, beginning
Monday evening, the legion of admirers Of
John L. Stoddard will be focking to the
Hyperion to hear the lectures written fol-
his thirteen season. Full houses of the
intelligent and representative sort that
Mr.. Stoddard succeeds in calling out are
already assured by an advance sale of un.
precedented proportions.
The illustrations for the whole series
have received the greatest care and are the
selection of the best from among upward
of 2, 900 Photographic slides in Mr.. Stod-
dard's possession. The lecture of next
week, which will be given on Monday and
Wednesday evenings, is upon "Travels in
Sunny Spain" 1t represents the knowl-
edge gained by the lecturer during several
visits to that romantic land, and is a sub
iect that especially calls forth his enthu-
siasum as traveller. The passage of the
Pyrenees, the exploration of old Cordora,
the exciting experiences at bull fight al
Seville and the glories of the Alhambra
give the lecturer a marvellous amount of
the choicest material with which to fasci-
cate his hearers. Course tickets for the
lectures may yet be obtained at the box
Office
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
JOSEPH IF. G1Lp1N,s FUNERAL.

An ImmenseGOn OF Friends ana
Employees Pay the Last Tribute
Many Fire Chiefs Present.
The funeral of Joseph L. Gilpin was
held from the family residence in Ansonia
at 1880 O'Clock yesterday afternoon. 1t
was one of the largest gatherings at 9
funeral ever held in the town, and was at
tended BY manufacturers, merchants and
mechanics, showing the great respect in
which the deceased was held. Besides the
hundreds of people at the house and vicin-
ity many people who did not care to go
to the house stood on the walks in the
vicinity of the Maple street bridge to see
the procession pass by. ..-.
From the New York Office of the A. B. &
G. Co. William E. Dodge and A.A. Cowles
were present, while every member in the
local Office, all the heads of the depart
ments and 600 or more of the employees
were in attendance. The orders to which
he belonged all sent delegations, the Dor
sugh officials attended in a body, thu
Eagle and Fountain Hose companies eaet
sent delegations. Among the fire chiefs
| present were Chief Hendricks of New Ha
ven, Burns of Winsted, Willard of Yves
| Ansonia, Leonard of Willimantic. Jones O
| Westport and Prowitt of Norwalk: Th'
pallbearers were David E. Roberts, Charles
Moore, J. D. Hotchkiss, A. 81. Barthelo
new, T. J. Wood and ]. g. Redshaw.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15

A. c. Hendrick Relief Association.
The annual meeting of the A. G. Hen
drick Relief association was held last eve
ming at steamer S's house, J. j. Bradnack
presiding. Captain Bradnack was re-
elected president. He has been president
of the association from its beginning. T.
R. Sherdman was chosen vice president,
J. R Smith, secretary; and w. H. Mer
win, treasurer; all reelected. This is the
twelfth time Mr.. Merwin has been chosen
treasurer. The following were chosen
sick visiting committee: E. J. Smith, Fl
W. Sperry, Herbert Clark. The associa-
ton has paid out larger amount the
past year than usual on account of tn,
| prevalence of the grip. 1t is on sole
| financial basis.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
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DR.. Damon Has Decided,

been made to induce DR.. Damon to give
another course of free lectures and healing
clinics, the same as he did at the Atheneum
year ago. The press of business, how
ever, has forced him to decline doing so
until this time. he now announces that
as soon as he can make the necessary ar
rangements he will give course of lectures
and clinics twice a week for time at least
Those suffering with any form of chronic
disease will be treated free at each clinic
Due notice will bs given in the daily papers
of the first lecture and clinic.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
REPLACE THE GRAND CENTRAL


Alleged Plans for a New Railway
Station-NOt for a Few Years How
ever.
The directors of the New York Central
and Hudson River Railroad company and
the New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company, says the New York
Herald, have for the past four months
been considering plans for great increase
in their terminal facilities and the erection
of new union depot as large as the pres
ent structure.
The value of the land they propose to
buy will run into the millions. The depot
building alone will cost million dollars.
| There are three sites for the depot under
| consideration. 1t is proposed to erect it
either on the west or east side of the pres
emit depot If neither of these sites is
selected the new depot will be made part
of the present structure and run north
ward on the north side of the depot.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
LOCAL NEW 3.


Fine as silk-new Royal Shoes.
Mr.. Frank P. Clark, younger son of the
late Massena Clark, il seriously i'll with the
grip
Ex-President Noah Porter WAS little
better last evening than on Wednesday,
He passed a very comfortable day yester-
day. - 4
Mr.. Austin Corbin, J. A. Bostwick and
J. S. Macaulay, the railroad magnates,
were in Bridgeport yesterday with Colonel
William H. Stevenson.
In Milford the rehearsals for the "Seven
Old Ladies of Lavender Town" are grow
ing in interest, and the entertainment will
be given on January 26.
Sam F. Kingston, representing A. NJ
Palmer's company in Alabama, was in
town last evening arranging for the pre-
sentation of Palmer's great success at the
Hyperion Saturday, January %.
A slight fire occurred yesterday after
noon in Birmingham in the store of the
Derby Gas company. The fremen did
prompt work. The foods of water poured
in ran down and damaged the jewelrJ
store of R. s. Gardner underneath.
A son was born to Judge and Mrs. V. B
Chamberlain of New Britain Wednesday
This makes the fourth boy and the elev
enth child that have boon born to tn
happy parents. Ten of their children ar
living.
Mr. Franklin B. Emmons, for numbe
of years a commercial traveller for the New
= Haven Cracker company, and years ag'
engaged in the painting business in Win
sted, is reported to have died in Hartford
Wednesday night. -.
John Perkins, Terryyiile farmer, abeu
sixty-fve years old, was taken violentl..
insane as result of the grip, and Wednea
day made three attempts at suicide. H
was rescued each time, and will be take1
to the retreat at Middletown.
Mr.. Edward H. Rogers, formerly of tn
firm of Clark, Swan & Rogers, this city
and for couple of years past of Ne1
York city, has entered Governor Ingersoll'
law Office, being associated in the law bust
ness with Governor Ingersoll.
Naugatuck has nine or more resident
over eighty-fve years of age, viz: Horac
Twitchell, s5; Ashbel H. Lewis, IS; Ben
nett s. Beebe, SO; Miranda Gibbud, 81
William B. Riggs, SO; Thirsa Hotchkisf
80; Sarah L. Spencer, 30; Mary Nettleton
49, Nearly all are lifelong residents.
The Connecticut Pathological societ
holds it's first annual meeting in the capi
tol at Hartford January 26 and ~. A ses
sion of great interest and benefit to frui
growers is expected. Professor B. T. Gal
loway of the United States department o
agriculture is to be one of the speakers.
Yesterday afternoon from 4 to Mis-
May L. Bishop, daughter of DR.. T. L
Bishop, held a coming out reception at he
residence, 215 Church street. The youn
ladies who assisted Miss Bishop were
Miss Steiner of Baltimore, Miss Jeann
Tatlock of Stamford and Miss May Well
of Southport
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
-FOUR
lnmGlSeBargailS
-
-
Hamburg Enbroideries
You should not fail to in
vestigate.


Lot Hamburg EN-
broideries in widths rang
ing from / 1-2 to 9 1-2 in.
wide, latest patterns and
positively worth l DC. Sale
price SC yard.
Lot 2--Hamburg En-
broideriesin choice styles,
ranging in widths from 8
to 4 inches, and worth not
less than 15c a yard. Sale
price loo yard.
Lot 3----Hamburg EN-
broideries in an enormous
variety of styles, ranging
in widths from 4 to 5 1-2
inches, well worth Ii and
zoe yard. Sale price
IL 1-2c yard.
Lot 4----Hamburg EN-
broideries in very elabo-
rate styles, ranging in
widths from 6 to 10 inch
es, an immense assortment
to select from. Some of
this lot worth SOC, none
worth less than $50. Sale
price 25c yard.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
GrGatMark-DOVD
LacGs, GauZes, DraDGry Nets,
For Evening w ear.

For Evening Wear.
49 inch Point de Esprit
Drapery Net, stripe and
Polka Dot effects in pink,
blue and cream, never sold
under SOC yard. Reduced
to $50 yard.
4S inch plain and tinsel
Silk Gauzes in stripes and
plaid effects; colors or
ange, gold, blue, pink,
cream and black, never
before retailed less than
81. Reduced to SOC yard.
As inch Satin Stripe
Gauzes, ribbon border, in
cardinal, cream, blue, pink
and white, never before
sold under $3.50 yard.
Reduced to 75c yard.
4S inch all-silkLa Tosca
Drapery Nets, in stripe eff
fects; colors gold, pink.
cream and white. Regu.
lar retail price $3.50 yd
Reduced to 75c yard.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15

The following elections were made at
Royal Arcanum, No. 1,O25, Hil1house coun-
Gil, last evening: J. NJ. Hoogkirk, regent;
S. G. Oldham, vice regent; Louis E.
Jacobs, orator; James White, past regent;
P. A. Bushnell, secretary; B. A. Prescott,
collector; James E. Northrop, treasurer;
5 John a Waahs gu a9dsn T. w wsd
line
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15

The Hartford Courant says in talking Of
the petition soon to be presented to con-
gress for the reduction of postage on man
uscripts: ''The literary head of enc Of
our great monthlies once remarked that he
sometimes paused in the midst of his edit
orial duties and reflected that at the giver
moment ten thousand people in this coun
try we've writing poems which they would
send for his inspection. It was solemn
thought to the editor"
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15

On January 20 the next of the popular
personally conducted excursions to Florida
will leave. These excursions are gotten up
by the Hygeia and Recreation company, of
which T. E. Peck is the manager. There
who go. The trip will be 1850 miles long
with stops at all the frst-class hotels.
Tampa will be the farthest point south
that will be visited.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15

Miss Hettie Bernard Chase, who is now
playing at the Grand,is an honorary mem
ber of the Rlks, of which order she wears
her engagement in Bridgeport the local
lodge entertained her with supper at the
conclusion of the performance, and pre-
scented her with many floral offerings.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
Annual Election Held.

The annual meeting of the N. II. Pro
gressive Building and Loan association wal
held last evening at 769 Chapel street
The officers elected are: President. P
Whalen; vice-president, E. Allison; secre
tary, F. Gregory; treasurer, Henry O'Neil
A dividend of 8 per cent for the past yea
was declared
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
A Decided Improvement.

The Southern New England Telephon,
company has issued new toll stamps il
place of the coupons used last year. Thes
stamps, smaller in appearance and size t,
postage stamp, will be received in pay
ment for messages when attached to tn
tickets. They need no filling out, as il
the case of the old coupons, but are simpl
attached to the ticket which connection
they cover, and are "good for bearer
They are decided improvement over tn
old system.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
Horribly Burned.

SEYMOUR, Jan. 14.-The three-year-old
son T. N. Crowther of Smith street died
this morning from the effects of horrible
burns. He, with two other children, was
playing about a table on which was a
lighted lamp without chimney. In some
manner the table was tipped over and the
lamp fell on the child, burning him ter
a quilt around him and quenched the
| flames. Medical aid was summoned, but
| the child died in few hours.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-01-15
Death from Violence.

RIDaEF1ELD, Jan. 14.-It is thought that
John Fitzgerald, who was buried Friday,
came to his death from the result of 9
thrashing received at the hands of William
O'Brien, a tough. An investigation will
fo11ou