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Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
wALLINGF0RD.

Two Weddings Yesterday-onicer
 Reilly Got After the PeddIars-Good
 Luck of Hunters.
 Rev. J. K. Wildman oficisted at the wedding of Edward W. Beeoher and Miss Lillian A. Wooding at 12 o'clock yester- day at the home of the bride on Elm street. The newly welded ea=pfs will re- side In Woodbridge. ...
 Louis E. Clark of South Meriden and Miss Minnie B. Watson of Tracy will be married this evening at the home of the bride. --.. .. The entire washing of & German family residing on Ward street was stolen from the clothes line early Tuesday evening.
 Hall & Elton & Co.'s works will run d, | days, nine hours dsy, this week, and 1t |
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
HtHS H IE[t6RAPh. From All Quarters. NEW YORK HhSABIG FIRE The Loss Will Reach Up Into the Millions. SENATOR MILLS BECOMES ANGRY. He Replies Warmly to Mir.
 Daniels Remarks. RUSSIAN OFFICERS ARE CREERED. Crowds Line the Streets of
 Paris.
RUSSIAN OFFICERS ARE CREERED
LOSS MILL RE MILLIONS.

New York Has the Most Destructive Fire In Many Years-Et Reaches From FOrtieth to Forty-secOnd Street-Many Firms Were Burned Outcome Firm VIII Lose at Least Two Million Dollars. NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-One of the most destructive fires this city has seen recently occurred this evening. It extended from St. Raphael's (R. O. church on Fortieth street, west of Tenth avenue, to the north eide of Forty second street.
 The fire was discovered at 8:10 p. m. by watchmsn employed by William Camp bell & O., wholesale manufacturers of wall paper, 512-5lS West Forty-second street and 515 West Forty first street. The fire started in the boiler house and had gained great headway before 1t was dis- covered.
 It spread to the adjoining buildings oc- cupied by Nevins & Hayiland. also wall paper manufacturers on Tenth avenue and Forty second street, and to George A. Shively & Sons cabinet factory, 506 to 510 Forty-frst street. All these firms were burned out.
 Other buildings totally destroyed were 5G6 West Forty-secord. occupied by Dr. Leighton; 50S West Forty-second, occu pied by J. Whaelihsn; 510 West Forty second, the St. RsphaePs club house; 520 West Forty second, dwelling; 522 West Forty-second, occupied by F. Van Bus kirk, 524 West Forty second, occupied by Arthur Shier; 526 West Forty-second, oc- cupied by N. McGirr as boarding house; 528 West Forty-second was partly de- stroyed.
 The loss by Campbell & Go. is estimated by MT. Campbell at $2,000,O0O. Messrs. Nevins and Hsviland lost $175, ,000, and George A. Shively & Sons s250 ,000.
 After the fire had gained considerable headway the smoke was so dense that the fremen could hardly do anything. It was said there were four men in the boiler room at work. The flames burst from the front of the building with 8 report as if an ex- plosion had occurred. A man appeared at the fourth story window shortly after the fire shot through the front of the build ing. His clothes were in flames. He jumped to the roof of portico, gained the street and ran off.
 The material in Campbells was of so in- fammable nature that fifteen minutes after the fire was discovered 1t had wrecked the building and eaten its way into sdjoin- ing buildings.
 At 20 a. n. the police reported the fire under coptro1
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
ENTHUSIASM IN PARIS.

Crowds Line the Paveme nts and Oh eer
 Breakfast.
 PARIS, Oct. 19,-The city is still en fete and the crowds that filled tho streets yes-
 terday have been augmented by steady influx from all parts of the country. The streets are crowded.
 Admiral Avelsn and his staff occupied
 the forenoon in making official visits.
 Their meeting with General Lozlllon, min
 ister of war, was especially cordial. Every
 where the Russians were recipients of
 hearty cheers from well dressed crowds. When they returned to the Military club in order to dress for the breakfast given In
 their honor by Baron Mohrenhsim, the Russian ambassador, there was repetition of yesterdsy's enthusiastic scenes. After dressing the party proceeded in carriages to the Russian embassy, at No 79 Rue Grenelle St. Germain. Along che whole distance the pavsments and the balconies of the houses were thronged with we'll to-do people who enthusiastically cheered the visitors. In front of the em
 bsssy 8 large crowd had gathered and when the Russians had arrived there were tumultuous cries of "long \ live Russia!" "Long live the czarl" and 'Long live the admiral" Leading French officials were among the guests at the breakfaet. Baron Melrenheim toasted President Carnot and the band played the ''Msrseillaise."
 Premier Dupuy replied, calling upoI everybodyto drink to the health of tn, | czsr and czarins The band then playe ( | the Russian national anthem.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
AMERICAN BANKERS MEET.
The Nineteenth Annual Convention
 in Session aI Chicago.

The Nineteenth Annual Convention
 in Session aI Chicago.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-One of the large re- citsl rooms of the Art Institute was filled nearly to everaowing this morning when W. H. Rhawm of Philadelphia, president of the American Bankers association, called to order the nineteenth annual convention of that organization. Eminent fnsnciers from the principal cities were present. Mayor Harrison welcomed the assembled bankers after prayer had been offered by Rev. Dr. Thomas. and response was made by President Rhawm. His address was largely statistical, and among other things he gave a resume of the liabilities of the banks which have suspended during the year up to ths end of September He at tributsd the panic to the silver purchase clause of the Bland d-Allison law exclusive ly, and on the consequent shock to conf denee of European investors in American securities. He closed his remarks with 6 glowing tribute to President Cleveland fo, the noble stand he had taken for sound currency. After the roll had been called by the secretary brief reports were subnitted from the executive council, and the finan cial statement of the organization was alst read. Hon. James B. Eokels, comptrolle of the currency, was presented with few words of eulcgy by the president, ani when he appeared upon the platform ht was greeted with loud applause.
 Comptroller Eckels was followed b. George A. Butler, president of the Nationa Tradesmen's bank of New Haven, Conn. who read a paper on "A Practical Plan o Banking and Currency"
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
HANDSOMELY ENTERTAINED.

one Hundred Members and Friends
 Of the Woman's Relief Corps No. 8,
 Admiral Foote Post, Attend Recep-
 tfon in Honor Of Mrs. 0. E. Cady of Wfnsted at tho Residence Of Mrs,
 M. A. Munson.
 Another gathering of the old members and friends of the women's Relief corps connected with the Admiral Foote post, G. A. B was held at the residence of Mrs. M. A. Munson, 32 Grove street, president of Admiral Foote corps, No. 8, last evening, and about 100 guests were entertained. The gathering was In honor of Mrs. 0. E. Cady of Winsted, the inspector of the corps, who is visitins Mrs. Munson. The grounds were handsomely illuminated with myriads of Japanese lanterns, and the interior of the house was prettily decorated with palms, potted plants and cut flowers. Delicately tinted shades threw a delicious light throughout the rooms, making most charming effect.
 The entertainment was arranged ss a surprise to Mrs. Cady. The guests took possession of the house early in the even ing, and the tables were soon laden boun- tifully with the good things the friends brought.
 During the evening Psrson Isbsll ren- dered two recitstions. Mrs. Goodrich re- cited twice and Miss Oracle 2 Thsyer of Wilton, Conn, rendered temperance se- lection. Aessrs. William Hart and Ed ward Christie also entertained the com pany with selections on the violin and guitar.
 AWong those who were present were As: sessor Charles A. Baldwin, Mrs. L. II. Beach of Bostcp, Mrs. Robert Aeacham, Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Ssnborn, MT. and Mrs. Will jam Smith of Whitneyville, Mir. and Mrs. Lyman Bradley of Fair Haven, Mrs. Ollie Woodford, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Stokes, Miss Stokes, Mrs. Edgar Phelps. hrs. Marie Ford, Mrs. William Futile, NIT. and Mrs. R. D. Davis, Mrs George Allen, Mrs. Henry Van Hsesen, Mrs. c. B. Foster, Mrs. Lizzie Arnold, Miss May Arnold. MT. and Mrs. Stephen Thsyer, Mrs. William Whittlssey.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
Rour Coonh in One Niehf.

George W. Dolbeare of Norwich went to Ledyard Sunday and called on Charles Hewitt. In the evening the men, armed with good rifles and two trusty dogs, went forth into the woods north of Ledysrd In search of coons. The hunters hsd unusual good luck, and before the dawn of Monday morning they killed three good sized coons and capturnd one handsome coon alive. Mir. Dolbesre has the animal at his home here and takes delight in showing 1t to his friends. Coons are not often secured alive when full grown, as they are well able to defend themselves against the attacks of men and dogs. The flesh of the dead coons will be utilized for suppeIs for the Ledyard and Norwich friends of the hunt CTS. The men do not claim to be expert hunters. but feel proud of their coon rec ord, and probably it will not be surpassed this season In these psrts.-Norwich Rec- ord
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
GIVEN AN OVATION.

The People of Trent0n n Well Receive
 Governor Morris and the Second
 Company Governors Foot Guard.
 TRENTON, N. J., Oct. 1S.-The Trenton battle monument celebration began to- night. The streets were thronged with people who came in to see the decorations, which are the most lavish in the history of the city, and also to witness the arrival of troops from other states.
 Governor Morris and the Second com pany G Governor's Foot Guard of Connecti- cut were rendered ovations, and Governor Werts was given an impromptu reception at the state house, which was brilliantly illuminated. There is deep regret over the presidents inability to como ts Trenton, but the program of exercises will not be materially altered on that account.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
GOUNOD IS DEAD.

Death Was Caused by General ParaIy-
 sis the Brain.
 PARIS, Oct. 1s.-M. Gounod fingered throughout the night in e comatose condi. ton until 6:25 o'clock this morning, when he died. .-e-.
 certified to have been general paralysis oi the brain. Since the death was announced there has been stream of visitors at tn, villa, leaving their cards and inscribini their names in book. M. Poincarre, minister of public instruc ton, has telegraphed his regrets to Mme Gounod. It Is possible that there will be state funeral.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
sOUvENIR COINS UNTOUCHED.

SOUVENIR COINS UNTOUCHED. There Are Half a Million Columbian
 Half Dollars at Chicago and a Good
 Many Isabella Quarters That People
 Do Not Want.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-About 500, 900 Co lumbian half dollars are stored in the vaults of the sub-treasury here awaiting orders for their disposition from Washington, as the public does not seem particularly anxious to acquire possession. Up to a recent date they were marketed at dollar each by the fair authorities, but just prlor to Chicago day they could be had for that sum with handsome badge st- tachment thrown in. There are also 6 good many Isabella quarters yet lying un- touched in Uncle Sam's depository.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
n,re.tnm Lowered Hi. Record.

NAsHvnLE. Tenn, Got. 1s.-Directum lowered his record by II seconds to-day at Cumberland park, and made the fastest time ever trotted in race. The distance rule had been waived h the third heat of the free for all race trotters, and Directum joined by runner on the backstretch left his field a sixteenth of mile. The time by quarters was: :32, 1;03t, 1:34, 2:054.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
I've. w1n. tbe Fight.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1s.-The fight for the control of the Northern Pacific road has been won by the Ives-Belmsnt committee and It's ticket for the new directory will be the only one voted on ct the election to- rn0rY0v
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
SCREAMS FROM THE GIRL
Aroused the House-A Ffendish Gu Kase-The ToWa Aroused.

Aroused the House-A Ffendish Out rage-The Town Aroused. STAMFORD, Oct. 1S-Louise, sixteen, the daughter of railroad Bsggagemsster John G. Hopkins, has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Harry Lockwecd, at Long Ridge, nine miles north of here. Last night about Il o'clock MT. and Mrs. Lockwood were aroused by screams from the girls room. Lockwood found the door of his room fss- | tened outside and gruf voice said If he | came out the owner of the voice would shoot him. Lockwood and his wife lesped ! from the second story window and alarmed | the neighbors and searched for the girl | who had disappeared. She returned an | hour later and fell tsintiDg. She had been | brutally assaulted She said that a man | with stubby beard and breath SID slling of liquor had seized her and emotheL ed her cries and carried her into the woods. When
 leaving her he ordered her not to start for home for ten minutes or he would kill ! her. She is now in 8 critical condition. | The police of Stamford were notified to- day. It is believed that the man Is not @ tramp, but someone living in the neigh | borhood.
 | AN UNCLE OF THE GIRL ARRESTED.
 STAMFORD, Oct. 1S.-Charles Clark, aged
 thirty-fve, sn uncle of Miss Louisa Hop
 kins, who was brutslly assaulted ct Long
 Ridge last night, was arrested tonight, charged with the crime.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
RAPIDLY RECOVERING.

Captain HJack. Adams Says He Has
 Not Felt Better in Twenty-Five Years.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-Captain J. P. G. Adams, commander in-chief of the Grand Army, who was yesterday thought to be near death, is day rapidly recovering ss the result of a successful surgical opera ton. He passed c restful night, and to- day smoked a cigar after a good break,
 fast, as though he was in the best oi
 health. Captain Adams said this morning that
 he had not felt better in twenty -fvs years,
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19

When an article has been sold for g years and its sales have increased each year, in spite of competition and cheap limitations, it MUST have supe- rior quality and absolute uni formity and purity. Dobbins' Electric Soap has been con- stantly made and sold since 1869, more each year. Can the sale of an inferior article constantly increase for g years ? This soap is to-day, as ever, the best. the purest. fam lily soap made. It contains NO adulteration of any kind, and is intrinsically the cheapest soap made, because it will go so far, and do such perfect work. Ask your grocer for it. CON tions around each bar, Also ] FAIL what is said on the INSIDE wrapper. Be sure that ouI name appears on each, as there are many inferior limitations pslmed of as the gsnu inc Dobbins' Electric. None genuin, without the name on the wrapper of
 l DOZENS SOAP MFG. co.
 Successors to I. L CrsgIn & O.,
 l Philadelphia, Pa.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19

LUKE V, Is: Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
G51Iants.

One Cent Q Word each insertion nve cents Word for a full Week tseven Hmea.l
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
Under a BuShe1.

The good book says man will not hide his light In our large west window we shall display this week lights of all conceivable shapes srd designs. FirEt We will call attention to our " Little Wonder,"-a vase lamp, with deco rated bowl and shade, complete, 47c. If you should desire
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19

Look at the full Nickel Banquet Lamp, with center draft burner and Swiss shade, 82.25.
 A thing of beauty is OUT Decorated China Banquet Lamp, with Swiss shade, only S2 S5.
 A marvel in brass, full size Piano Lamp, center draft burner. with Ehsds, S6.S9.
 You are invited to inspect these goods even though you have no Intention of buy ing. Perhaps we can plssse you in our
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19
DEATHS.

Rent Free to November 1st, ~ Six rooms, first floor, 53 Garden street :iH neatly decorated good yard W. C., gas tSH rent &16 o19 1t E. VALLEY.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19

Rent Free to November 1st, Five rooms, second floor, 24 Baldwin iiH street very neatly decorated good yard, -22 ". 0 etc.; rent SIS.
 o101 MATTEY~
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19

Rent Free to November 1st,
 m Four rooms. first floor, No. 47 Middle 8ia town avenue, with part use of five acres of sA pasturage and large barn !; rent $10. o19 if E, VALLEY,
Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-19

INSTITUTE at s2i DiKWel avenue Cures d. I coboltsm and oipsomAnia. treatment given without publicity tnf1rF11pls0n Of buslDass. ..old cures OH
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-10-19
AS A FRENCHMAN SEES 1T.
The Lack of Artistical Effect In Calcutta
ArChitecture.


The English of the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries do not know much
about art; they do not care much for
it at home, and still less do they
trouble their heads on the subject in
country where their stay is only tenn
porary, and where they remain but
long enough to make their fortunes.
SO they did not draw much on their
imaginations in the designs for their
public buildings pseudo Greek for
secular buildings, pseudo-Gothic for
ecclesiastic ones. Anglo-Greel< and In
do-Gothic styles have a quaint effect
beneath tropical sky; but the archi-
tect has at least any amount of space
at his command, and though vastness
of proportion is not necessarily an ele-
ment of beauty, there is something
striking about it. On the Chowringhee
road, opposite the wide Madam esplan.
ade, sixty palaces alone occupy 'front.'
age mile long. Commonplace, cold
looking and monotonous, these great
buildings have nothing attractive
about them but their size; they are the
one tropical emanation of an art which
may be characterized as doubly spuri-
Gus, in that it was alien to the soil
from which it was borrowed. Travel.
ers who have seen St. Petersburg arc
reminded of it at Calcutta, which is
not unlike the new Vienna which has
sprung up in the last ten years, or per-
haps Buda-Pesth, but without it's
glorious background of mountains.
Nowhere is the passionless strength Of
the British genius better illustrated
than at Calcutta. 'Lct there be pal
aces" said the Wellesleys, and there
were palaces. They forgot to add,
"Let there be artists" and had they
said it, the powers even of governor
general are limited in all that relates
to the spirit -liarpers Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-10-19
How to Clean brass,

The method described for cleaning
brass in United States arsenals is said
to be to make a mixture of one part
common nitric acid and one-half part
sulphuric acid in a stone jar, having
also ready pail of fresh water and a
box of sawdust. The articles to be
treated are dipped into the acid. then
thrown into the water. and finally
rubbed with sawdust. This Immediate
y gives them brilliant color II the
brass has become greasy, it is first
dipped into strong solution of pot
ash and soda in earn water. Thi.
cuts the grease, 50 that the acid has
full power to act.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-10-19

down into groove in the spol1es like
key, and holds them from slipping
out endwise. The illustration shows
the general plan clearly. The open
ing through the center of the hub is
originally made larger than the axle,
and then reduced by fitting of bab-
bitt metal, which can be removed as
often as necessary. If ehe spolses be-
come loose from shrinking, the nuts on
the bolts can be frightened easily; and
to replace broken spoke one needs
only to remove the front plate, with
out taking the wheel off the vehicle.
With spare plate and a few extra
spokes man can usually do his own
repairing. Y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-10-19
A RAT FISH.
One of the Queer Denizens of the Pacific
Ocean.

Ocean.
The other day boat came in out Of
the morning mist after a night with
the drift nets far out in the broad bay
and landed on the rude wharf at Capt.
tola with its glittering load of salmon,
a thing that puzzled even the old resi-
dents by the shore. Some of them
called it squirrel fish," and others
said that it was rat fish. The seiners
recalled that once or twice before they
had seen something like it, but admit
ted that it was a rarity.
The thing had a tail like goose
feather, a soft, pulpy nose, a horn in
its forehead with a spiked point and a
socket into which to drop it when not
in use; pair of organs, half hands,
half feet, below it's ventral fms and a
mouth like sharks, with close-fitting
teeth of serrated cartilage 1t was
close to two feet long and its ugly body
shone when fresh from the water with
hues ranging from pearly white to u
deep lustrous green, while its great,
staring eyes seemed like two perfect
emeralds.
Old John Martin, who has lived at
Capitola years without number. and
who wanted to know more ABOUT the
so-callcd rat fish, promptly secured the
prize and sent it to the academy of
sciences in this city for preservation
| and identification.
A reporter saw the Capitola curio
yesterday. II was picked in gallon
or two of alcohol, and ON the outside of
the Jar was the legend, "Chimmra Col.
liei, with the date and place of cap.
ture, and John Martins name as donor.
The academy's ichthyologist didn't
think this fish much of q curio, re-
marking that it had been discovered
long enough ago for Linneus to
| classify it. However, he told some
| things about it, which are of interest.
1t is really, as the fisherman said, Il
''rat fish" This is the popular name.
| The chimDra is not an uncommon fish,
| but this particular variety is found only
on the Pacific coast, and it lives chiefly
in and about Monterey bay. 1t is IA
| hider in deep holes and among rocks,
and it is not to be lured by any of the
! anglers articles, for which reasons it
is not often brought to the surface.
The scientists though they have
classified this odd denizen of salt waters
and have given it a name, say little
about its habits or the uses of its pecu-
liarities Of horn, barbed fins and legs.
1t belongs to the family of selachians
which numbers most of the cartilagin-
Gus fishes, including the shark. In its
manner of reproduction the chim@ra
shares with the perch, found in Pacific
waters at this longitude the popularity
of being viviporous, bringing forth its
young without spawn.
The female rat fish, which is even
rarer in the nets, than its consort, is
! simpler in construction, lacking the
! horn on the forehead, which is the
characteristic feature of the species
! San FranciecO Chronicle,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-10-19
FACTS ABOUT FEATHERS.
An Interesting and Valuable Explanation
of How They Grow.

In the Skin of fowl. where a
feather is to appear. there Is 70 be seen
d little pit, and at the bottom of this
rises Il little mound or pyramid
Around this pyramid certain little
c~ooves extend, deeper at the base and
seeming to radate from one large
ErocTe at one side, all growing shll
lover. and finally disappearing at the
top. The whole pyramid is covered
with skin composed of the same scales
or .ilttened cells, as those which cover
IT, UhOie body. In the ordinary pro-
.cess Of growth the new formations Of
the surface Of the body throw OF as
etete matter the older portions of the
SIN; but here they are retained, and
become 50 closely united to each other
thai they form sort of horny coat
more or less strong according 20 its
aTa.) over the surface Of the pyramid.
4, navy cells grow at the base, they
r-5h up this little horny protuberance
tt i breaks at it's thinnest point,
which i, opposite the large groove.
Then. as new growths still push it
forward and fiatten it. it assumes the
form Of a feather, the ridge in the
main furrow. or grooves, form the sep
crate CARDS Of the vein When all this