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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
WILL BUY A NEW HORSE

For the Grand Avenue PrecInct-The
Board of Police Commissio nerA
| Favor the Establishment of Sick
BENEFIT Association-Nevv Rules to
| be Printed-The Chicago Trip Still
| Under consideration.
The condition of the horses at Grand
| avenue precinct was discussed by the
board of police commissioners last even
ing. The matter was brought up by Com
missioner Gilhuly, who claimed that the
horses at that precinct were almost totally
| unfit for use. After considerable discus
| zion Commissioners Plstt and Gilhuly
were appointed committee to secure q
new horse for the department.
The question Of sending two pstrolmen to
represent tho city at Chicago WAS also in
formally discussed. Commissioner Gil
huly favored sending the men, as did also
Commissioner Platt. On motion of the
latter the clerk of the board was instructed
20 communicate with the police depart
ments of Boston, Springfield, Providence
Worcester, Hartford, Bridgeport and other
neighboring cities with view to ascertain
ing what these cities intended to do in tho
matter, and report at the next meeting of
the board.
Superintendent Smith was instructed to
turn over to Sergeant Cowles a check for
$50 for the capture of a deserter.
A petition signed by nearly all the MEM
bers of the department. asking for permits
sion to form a sick benefit association was
acted upon favorably by the board, and
the association will be formed at once.
Estimates for printing the revised rules
of the department. were received from o.
A. Dorman, Price, Lee & Adkins, Hoggson
& Robinson and futile, Morehouse & Tay-
lor. The board voted to have five hundred
copies printed and the contract WAS award
ed to Price, Lee & Adkins, they being the
O. A. Dorman, $780, 90; Prioe, Lee & Ad-
kins. $40; Hoggson & Robinson. $149. so;
futile, MoEshouse & Taylor, S205.W
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
PERSONAL NOTES.

Home From Florida-Mr. Booth q
Little Better-Mrs. Moore's Won
derfal Escape-Prof. Morton's Visit
to Bridgeport.
S. G. Pease, the Church street news
dealer, arrived home yesterday from Flor
ida. looking in fine health and spirits. He
reports very pleasant stay in Florida and
met many Connecticut people there.
Mr.. John 81. Booth, the coach lace man
ufscturer, was resting well yesterday and
holding his own, and hope of his recovery
Ia now entertained.
Mrs. Mary E. Moore of 400 Orchard
street had bad fall down three flights of
stairs at her home Monday night AS che
fell she had three year old babe on one
arm and lighted lamp in the other hand
She fell with great velocity. Her friends
rushed to her aid, hearing the noise, expect
ing to find her Ifeless body, but found her,
however, at the bottom of the first stair
case, the baby in one hand and the lamp
in the other, none the worse for her peril
GUS shute, save somewhat shaken up and
pretty badly frightened. Recovering her
| self she climbed back to her apartments
unassisted. She had msrvelously escaped
with only one or two slight bruises.
Charles e. Lester, who has for the past
| five years been with F. A. Potts q Co. =,
will resign his position ON April Is, to be-
| come the junior partner of the firm of
McClair & Lester, as executive district
managers in western Connecticut for the
Home Life Insurance company of New
York.
Edward G. Morton, Theatrical Manager
Bunnelps efficient right-hand man, return
ed to this city yeste rday noon from Bridge
port, whete he the night before witnessed
the first presentation of Leander Richard
sons new play "Uhder tie City Lamps
A number Of metropolitan plsywrights
were there. Mr.. Norton says it is the
grandest play he has seen in years. :.
Edward A Street, one of the well known
reporters of the city, ia the proud and
happy parent of fine bouncing boy,
weight eleven pounds, born yesterday.
N. D. Folsom, the veteran gunsmith, is
home from South Carolina, greatly i'm
proved in health. He prscticed walking
nearly every day for two months, making
from ten to fifteen miles day, and enjoy
ed some excellent shooting.
Fred Won Beren, with D. R Brown,
| architect, will be married to Miss Mary
Fricke May 8.
Wailsce b. Fem yesterday purchased of
Charles H. Webb, for about $40 900, plot
of land on Fair street, just below Union
street, having a frontage on Fair street of
90 feet and q depth of It's feet The
property has long been used as q sale and
boarding stable, and the buildings were
put up by Mr.. Webb's father for that pur-
pose.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
THE STATE STREET ROAD

And the whitney Avenue IIoad-A
New BOARD of Directors CHI bosom
David Corey Elected Preaident-A
Western Man Chosen Manager
Electric Equipment ordered.
The State Street Horse Railroad COM
pany and the Whitney Avenue Railroad
company yesterday elected new set of,
officers and four new directors at their
annual meeting. The meeting was held in
the compsny's Office in the Exchange
building.
The three old directors who retire from
the board are Samuel r. Blatohley, Jacob
e. Emery and Noble s. Blatchley. Their
places were filed by the election of 8.
Harrison Wagner, James J. Lawton and
| George A. W. Dodge. Thomas S. Krutz
of New York was elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late DR.. T.
Beers Townsend. Mr.. Koutz is one of the
prominent stockholders of the company.
| The old directors who were reelected were
David Corey, W. J. Atwater,. Charles A.
Warren and Eli Whitney, jr.
| The board Of directors met Immediately
after the stockholders meeting and elected
the following officers: President, David
Corey; vics president, Charles A. Warren,
and George A. W. Dodge was elected Sec
rotary and treasurer and general manager
of the company. He is also superintend.
ent of the Morris Cove electric railroad.
1t was voted to begin at once to equip
the State street road with electricity.
| Mr. Corey fh6 new president has lone
been stockholder of the company and
one of our best known townsmen. he il
of the firm of Corey, Downs & Co., smelt
ers and metal dealers at 418 Chapel street
and was formerly for years in partnership
in this city with ex-senator James Graham
of West Haven. .----..- -- b. d.
Mr.. Dodge, who Is secretary, treasurer
and general manager, comes from the west
where he has had extensive experience
with roads in that section. Ex-Presiden
Charles A. Warren still remains vice pres
ident of the company. The retiring pres
ident, Mr.. Blatehley, has for many year.
been etockholder in the road, and fol
some time previous to the sale of the roa6
was the chief stakeholder. The road II
already partially prepared for the use O.
electricity, or as far as the rails and thei
connection for conducting the electric cur
ing the road are said to bs we'll versed il
operating electric roads, and 1t is expected
electric cars will be running next August
1t was stated last evening by one of tn
directors that as soon as the Legislature
gives the necessary permission the Stat
street will be connected with the Morri
Cove railroad by a line through Ferr,
street, and with Westville also by tn
route previously outlined.
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HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Berlin Young Lady Attacked and
Robbed of Her Purse-Her Assailant

Berlin Young Lady Attacked and
Robbed of Her Purse-Her Assailant
Escapes.
While on her way home early last even
ing Miss Katie Risley of Berlin, the daugh-
ter of William Risley, retired business
man living just above the railroad station,
was attacked by an unknown man and
robbed. The man threw his arms around
her and held her. He grabbed her shop
ping bag and umbrella and tried to throw
her down the embankment. Instead of
pushing her down the bank he himself
went down in the struggle. He immedi-
ately fled toward the station, where he
bought ticket for this city and took the
8 O'Clock train south.
Up to sn early hour this morning the
police of this city had not succeeded in ap-
pretending the highwayman, and it was
generally believed that he had not come to
this city.
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FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
Applications Received-$5O Received
Tram UNHa nifty E1aHiab

Applications Received-$5O Received
From Trinity Parish.
The pay roll was approved and sundry
bills by the fire commissioners last night.
Applications Of Thomas J. McVetz,
Timothy J. Brereton and Francis J. Gala
CHER for promotions ordered on file.
Petition for free fire Ealalm. box at
Blatchley avenue and Chapel street referred
to the committee on fire alarm, with power.
The following communication was re-
ceived from Trinity parish vestry:
Voted, That the thanks of the vestry of the
parish are due and are hereby extended to the
New Haven fire department fer its valuable scr
vices rendered at the recent fire at the rear of
the parish building on Temple street; also for it's
prompt action In extinguishing fire On the roof
Of Trinity chapel They desire to make substan-
tial recognition, and authorize the treasurer to
transmit the sum of $50 for the benefit of the
Ffremen's Benefit association, which Is herewith
inclosed.
Bjgnedl EDWARD G. BEHcHEa, Clerk
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CHRIST CHURCH.

The Annual Parish Meeting Last
Night-$1 5000 Building Fund.
The annual parish meeting of Christ
church was held last evening. The follow
ing officers were elected: Wardens, L. A.
Austin, E. q. Morse; vestrymen, J. B.
Morse, W. W. Thomas, J. N. Downes, F.
]. Linsley, w. F. Day, A. Frisbie, 8. e..
Kirby, E. A. Todd, J. R. Cornwell, a. B.
Allen, @. W. Blakeslee, Fred Earle.
The society has $15, 900 toward building
the new church. but will not build until
the amount Is raised to $50, 600.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
Board of Selectmen,

noAEo Va S01cCt"ens
At the meeting of the board of selectmeu
last evening 1t was voted to add the names
of L. W. Bacon, n. D., and F. o. White.
N. D., to the staff of town physicians, so
that during the present year the staff will
consist of the above and Drs. Cahill, Con.
verse, Brockett, Baribsult aud Klenke. =.
In reference to the remonstrance filed at
the last meeting by number of residents
of Westville protesting against the estab-
1ishment of the storehouse of the Howard
illuminate company In Westville, Mr.. How
ard appeared and stated that the material
was crude illuminate of mercury, which was
non-explosive until mingled with chloride
of potash and ground glass.
The town authorities were also notified
to appear before the superior court the
first Tuesday in May In reference to the
proposed reduction of the valuation of the
Old Colony distilleries plant from $50, 900
to $25, 600. The matter was referred to the
committee on finance Of the board.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
NEW GLOVE DEPARTMENT
AT mENDEL & FREEDMAN,s.

Great Opening Bargains Every Day
This Week.
Best quality channels glove, with colored
welts and stitching, large pearl buttons;
every pair worth 81 25. Opening price
SOC.
8-button length glaze mousquetairs.
Opening price soc.
Ladies' silk taffets gloves, black and col
ored. usual price Csc Sale price this
week lie.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
LOCAL NE w s.
Brief Mention.

Look at Carmel street. R. E. Baldwin.
Mending tissue, (no sewing), 10 Center st.
Thelargest line of ladies' Oxfords in the
city at Royal Shoe Store.
Nathan q. Smith of Stonington, we'll
known by many Hartford residents, died
yesterday.
It is expected by the Shelton Methodists
that Rev. Mr. Arbuokle of this city will be
their next pastor.
An excursion will probably be made
from this city to New York on the day Of
the naval parade.
Miss Birdie Miller, daughter of Wolcot1
Miller of Nicoll street is visiting friends al
Atlantic City, N. J. ...-.
The flags on the Capitol were at half mast
yesterday afternoon in respect to the
memory of Bank Commissioner Goodrich.
Charles Monson, the dry goods merchant
is setting his handsome residence on River
street, Milford in order for the summer
season.
Professor Smith of Yale, state chemist,
and others testified in the Jane Manneripg
murder trial in Roxbury yesterday, The
town hall was crowded at the hearing.
J. Il. Sessions of Bristol, wealthy and
prominent Methodist, web known here,
proposes to build and present to the NJ. E..
church in Bristol, fine brick building for
Sunday school an social meetings.
The ladies of the Church of the Assem-
sion gave very pleasant entertainment to
a crowded house at Warner hall last even
ing. The object was to raise money for ex-
penses of the past year. The bazaar was
well patronized.
A delegation from Martha Washington
temple, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, of this
city will visit Bridgeport temple Friday
night. The New Haven temple has only
been recently organized and the members
wish to see the degree work exemplifed.
Edwin Sperry, who died in Bridgeport
Monday, aged eighty five, leaves relatives
and friends in this city. The funeral takes
place from the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Kate L. segears in Bridgeport, to-
morrow forenoon. The interment will be
in Waterbury.
Mrs. Sarah Aoriarty. aged seventy years.
lies at the point of death at her home in
Wilton, with bullet wound in her head
received while she was engaged in picking
up some faggots in the woods near her
home. The shot was fred by man IN
known, who is still at large. No cause
can be assigned for the shooting.
The Swedish Glee club sang at the fair
of the West Haven Engine company last
evening. The fair was crowded with
people. The committee in charge are:
Robert Mcdonald, Charles Warner, Henry
SPECIAL, Henry Russ, Fred Hail, Michael
Donavsn, Godfrey Olson, John Robinson,
Joe Grannis, John Downing, Frank Sohp,
John johnson.
At the funeral of Bank Commissioner
Goodrich in Hartford yesterday, the state
board of pharmacists was represented in
the list of bearers by ex-Alderman Gessner
of New Haven, who has been long associ-
ated with Mr.. Goodrich in official and
social relations. The honorary bearers
were: President, John e.. Root of the
Farmers and Mechanics National bank,
Hartford; Ex-Governor Morgan g. Bulke-
ley, General Henry @. Dwight, Curtis p
Gladding, R. N. Seyms. George Ellis, silas
Chapman, jr., of Hartford, and Captain E.
G. Gessper of this city.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
FAIR HAVEN NEWS.

st. James, Parish Meeting - Enter
tainment at Central HalI-Funeral
of MIR. Coyne.
St. James, Episcopal parish has elected
these officers: Wardens, Edwin Potter,
Arson T. Moulthrop; treasurer, A. L.
Chamberlain; vestrymen, N. W. Potwin,
GeorgeL. Foote, George G. Foote, NJ. E.
Fowler, John J. Dayton, q. NJ. Shannon,
E. M. Tuttle, Burton D. Potter, James K.
Jones, D. W. Fowler, A. L Chamberlain,
J. E. Parsons, William P. Bostwick, Fred
R. Tuttle, M. S. Chapman, q. E. Hender-
son, William B. Penfeld, William S. Rowe,
Henry P. Palmer; clerk, James E. Parsons;
collector, b. NJ. Shannon; sexton, George
L. Foote; superintendent of Sunday school,
E. W. Potter; librarian, A. W. Munson.
There will be special meeting of the
Hiram Camp division, S. of T :, this even
ing at 7:15 o'clock to take action upon the
death of J. Il. Perry.
An entertainment was given at Central
hall last evening by St. Ignatius T. A. B.
society to the young ladies who aided them
80 efficiently in canvassing at their fair
given in Music hall last November. The
banquet. for which 100 PLATES were laid,
was served by Deibel. Among those
present were the following lady canvass,
ers: Nellie Began, Stella Barry, Annie Bree,
Katy Pickett, Katie Pagan, Matte Keefe,
Mamie Coyle, Sarah Hackett, Mamie Clarke,
Kittie keenan,, Anna Carroll, NJ. O'Brien,
Kate Shanahan, Rosa Hussey, Anna Nc
Donald, Katie Curran and Jennie Sheehap
also President Frank Carroll, Vice Presi-
dent James Barnes, Thomas Mulligan j John
McGovern, Thomas Coffee, Thomas Kele-
her, John Kelleher, James Murphy and
Thomas Halloran. Music was furnished
by the Second regiment orchestra and
Prof. Byrnes was the prompter for dane
ing There were twelve dances enjoyed by
the company.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05

Mrs, Martha J. Northrep of West Haven
left yesterday for a two weeks visit at
Norfolk, Va, with her son, Mr.. Willis D..
Northrop, who is now a resident of that
city and is employed at the navy yard at
that place.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
H. HI. y.


ReceptlOn TO be He'd In Harm ME
Hall.
The reception committee of the 81. 81. s.
Alumni association has decided to hold the
annual reception in Harmonic hall and par
lors on Tuesday evening, April II. A
program of twsnty-four dances has been
arranged, with music by the Philharmonic
orchestra. A limited number of reception
tickets can be obtained at Peok's book
store -
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05

Delivery of Hygeia lee.
Our customers are requested to notify rs
If ice is not carefully delivered in their ice
boxes: Free delivery of ice will be CON
tinued all this week, and whenever q
wagon passes ice may be obtained for the
asking, but the large number of postal
card requests already received taxes the
capacity of the wagons to cover pre- ar
ranged routes, 30 that no additions to the
free delivery route can be made.
THE HYGRIA Ice Co,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05

DR.. R. J. J. Mcpherson, a well-known
veterinary surgeon of Portland, and his
daughter, Ida, both died of scarlet fever
yesterday at their home after short ill
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05

Mean temperature 81.
Max temperature, SO.
Min. temperature, 49,
Precipitation OF inches.
Max. velocity Of wind, 15-SW.
deficiency Of temperature since January1,-2N
degrees.
Excess Of precipitation since January l,
W.CC., n. ]. COX, Observer.
Note.-A minus sign II prefxed to thermom-
eter Readings indicates temperature below Zero
=, - In connection with rainfall indicates
trace of rainfall too small to measure.
sSnow is melted and resulting depth OF water
not known.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
Captured.

Bridgeport, April 4.-Charles Thisla,
the Hungarian who last night murderously
assaulted his wife with chair and frac-
tured her skull, was captured this evening
by Officer Daley. He was locked up.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05

The Latest Novelty.
Paper furniture, to cut out More sim
pie, larger and handsomer than anything
OF the kind ever published before. To be
found at AUGUR's ART STORE,
1913 Church street.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
The Latest Novel;,

Polish Your Furniture
And piano with Loomis' Unrivsled Polish,
So cents. 1873 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05

Every man, woman and child who has
once tried that specific, DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, cannot say enough In Ito praise.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05
FUNERAL OF JOHN coYNR.

FUNERAL OF JOHN coYNE
The funeral services of John Coyne took
place at his late residence, $3.50 Ferry street,
yesterday at 8:30a m. and a solemn requiem
high mass was celebrated at st. Francis R.
@. church at 9 O'Clock by Rev. Messrs. Null
holland, Stanley, O'Connor, and Sheehsu.
Professor Rohan presided at the organ,
while Miss Rohan, daughter of the organ
list, presided while the offertory solos were
rendered. Miss Mary Kvlan sang, ''There
is Green Hill Far Away" and P. J. Dom
nelly sang "Passing Bells" and Andrew
Walker rendered Guardian Angels"
The Rev. Father Aulholland delivered
touching address of eulogy and consola-
ton. The bearers were n. Scalley, George
Jackson, George H9ssey, T; Hushion, P:
O'Brien and A. B. Hunt. The interment
was in st. Bernard cemetery. The body
was laid at rest in a bed of evergreens.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
An election of much interest to the
Young Ladies' Missionary society of the
Grand avenue Congregational church, took
place Monday evening, when the following
were elected officers for the ensuing year:
Mrs. E. O. NJ. Hall, president; vice prssi-
dent, Mrs. E. E. Ball; Miss Gertrude
Bradley, secretary; Miss Winnifred Fisher,
treasurer; Mrs. ]. F. Seavey. Mrs. Hall
succeeds to the presidency of the society,
vice, Miss Mary Hart resigned. Miss Hart
has held the presidency of the society for
eighteen years, devoting much time and
attention to the work.
THE LATE WILLIAM .. ROBINSON.
The late William 8. Robinson, the key
whose death was spoken of
yesterday, leaves many friends to sincerely
mourn his loss as that of q kind friend
and valued citizen. He was man much
esteemed in the community. He leaves
wife and daughter. He had been i'll for
years with pulmonary troubles, aecompa-
MED by alarming hemorrhages of the lungs,
but fought the disease with great resolu-
ton and only gave up active business last
summer because OF great debility. For q |
number of years Mr.. Robinson went to |
Lake George In the summer and camped
upon an island, always receiving great
benefit. Last summer he spent several |
weeks in Massachusetts,, but did not re-
,eive much help. Since his return home |
be has been gradually failing, and although |
under the care of DR.. Loomis, celebrated |
New York specialist, he received but little .
benefit.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05

From the looks of the Car
bet DEPARTMENT last week,
there is little need of adver-
Using.
It's only just and fair
though that all should have
an equal chance.
Superior makers, superior
goods, superior judgment in
selections, this all makes a
mighty difference when you
come to buy.
What a fine regiment of
Rugs and Mats Have you
seen them2 Get tired of
a0aH pictures maybe.
There are designs in Rugs
as pretty as a picture.
Thus a Rug becomes in
spring to the eye, as well as
soft to the feet.
Second Floor, Temple ST. side.
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wednesday, April 5. 1893.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY.

NEW ADV ERIlSEMGNA Id rOn AO-DAA'
New Glove northumberland & Freedman.
Paine's Celery Compounded Druggists'.
Special Values-Ewen Mcintyre Co.
salvation Oi-At Druggists.
The Latest Novelty-Augurs Art Store.
Neutrality-suspicious. Office.
:Wanted-PleasantR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OMce
Wapted-Rent-49SO Orange street.
Wanted-Capable Girl-158 York street.
Wanted-Nurse-65 Trumbull street.
FOR Rent-House-Ransom Hills.
Furniture Polish-C. M. LOOMS sons.
For sale-Cottage o On , Premises aIss+
For Sale-Tea Busness-2O3 state sreet.
For Rent-Pleasant House-75 Howe street.
For Rent-Whole House-E. Malley.
For Rent-Store-E Malley.
For Rent-House-E. Malley.
For Rent-Store-E. Malley.
Fer -Tenements-E Malley.
Found-Pocketbook- Office.
For Rent-Flats-E Hayes Trowbridge, jr.
For Sale-Bradley Street Stables.
Grand Shopping Emporium-F M; Brown q 20
Good Matting-N. n. Window Shade Co.
Gilmore's Band-At Hyperion Theater.
Auction Sale-Central Property-L. B. Human
Clairvoyant-Dr. Mary J. Wright.
Delivery of Ice-Hygeia Ice Co.
Or. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Druggists'.
Daily Chat-Wm. Nicely & Co.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-05

Thomas a. Emery and William Arm
strong left yesterday on a fishing cruise, to
be gone several months. They went from
here to New London, where they embark
to- day on their fishing smack.