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The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
GREAT BATTLE IMPENDING.
P0sITT0y0FTH FTHEJAPANEsE TROOPS
 Is 4 MENACE TO PERIS.

The Chinese Were Defeated In . Severe
 Fight Few Days Ago-wagers Arc Be-
 ing Made in Tokio That Pskin VIII bo
 Occupied in Short Time.
 London. Sept. 16.-A Shanghai dis patch says that twcnty-one transports hnve sailed from Japan, supposed to be destined for China. A formidable band of robbers armed with rifles made an attack in the vicinity of New Chwang upon number of refugees who had been obliged to flee from Yalu.
 Mir. Mcintyre. missionary. who vas one of the party, narrowly escaped death. The refugees were without food and were compelled to eat the flesh of their horses. The residents of New Chwang are pleading for the presence of a gunboat to protect them.
 A dispatch from Tokio to the Chroni- cle says: The Japanese won general victory over the Chinese in o battle was very severe. The Japanese scatter ed the Chinese cavalry and a detach- ment of Japanese afterwards captured the castle of Hwan-Ju. thirty-hve miles from Phong-Yang. The losses on both sides were heavy, but detaills of the bat tie are not yet obtainable.
 The Chinese force at Phong numbers 15,OO0. The Japanese are rapidly ap- preaching that place and a great battle is impending. If the Japanese are vic- torious they will march to Moukdun, province of Shing King. This position will menace Pekin.
 A dispatch from Yokohoma to the Times says that large attachments of troops have been sent to reinforce the Japanese army In Corea. Wagers are being made in Tokio that the Japanese will occupy Pekin or Moukdun by the 3d of November.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17

Their Capture in an Open Field Six Miles
 From Litch6eld,

Their Capture in an Open Field Six Miles
 From Litchfeld.
 Litchfield, Sept 16.-The three prison CTS, Wesley Colby, George Hannibal and George Stevenson, who escaped from the county Jail here. yesterday after noon, were captured this forenoon in Goshen by William Mallory, plumber, living here, who set out on his bicycle this morning after the three escaped prisoners. Mallory came across the men in an open lot where they had hidden themselves. They were evil dently tired out after their tramp of six miles from Litchfeld, and they sat down in the lot to rest. Mallory espied them in the lot among some bushes and he started after them. At first they resisted him and offered to make a struggle, but Mallory pulled a. pistol and fired several shots tt them. This had the result of bringing them to bay and they gave themselves up pto him. They were brought back to jail and locked up in separate cells. Mallory will receive a reward of $50 for the cap- ture of each of the men.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
TO CONVERT THE CREEKS.
Arrival Hero from Rome of 8 Missionary
 of tho Order of St. Basil.

Arrival Here from Rome of Missionary
 of the Order of St. Basil.
 New York, Sept. 16-When the pope issued his encyclical, few months ago, in which he invited the people of every creed to enter the Catholic church and thereby effect reunion of Christen- dom, 1t was said that missionaries would be set to work in various parts of the world to make converts. In pur- stance of that plan, a priest who is to labor among the schismatics of the east has recently arrived in this city. He is seeking funds with which to prosecute the missionary work of himself and others of his order.
 The priest is the Rev. Isaias Saba, archinandrite and procurator general of the Order of St. Basil, He has come here directly from Rome, where he had an audience with the pope, who blessed him and wished him success in his mis- sion.
 The order to which Father Saba be- longs furnishes parish priests, mission dilco, piSuopS, anu pdlTldCuS 10 0early all the Greek Melchite Catholics of the east. Its chief work is to convert the schismatics. The Greek Melchite Cathol- ics recognize the authority of the pope. Father Saba brings with him letters from Basilois Aggiar, archbishop of Saida, empowering him to make collec- tions for the Basilian monks and ask ing the faithful to contribute. Imme- diately upon his arrival in this city Father Saba called upon Archbishop Corrigan. He and the archbishop were students together at the propaganda in Rome.
 The Rev. Archimandrite was born in Mount Lebanon about forty-eight years ago, and received his early education in the Jesuit college at Gazier, Mount Lebanon. He then went to Rome and continued his studies at the propagan da. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1872 at Mount Lebanon, where he re- mained for some time, when he re- turned to Rome to look after the inter- ests of the Greek Catholics in that city. For fourteen year he remained in charge of that mission, and while there enjoyed the friendship of many eminent prelates.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
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,s A,FUTILE ATTEMPT.

Burglars Make on Without Any. Booty
 Under Heavy Fire From Dr. Reynolds.
 Clinton, Sept. 16.-A daring attempt to rob the postoffice at this place was made last night, but no booty was se- cured by the burglars. Dr. Reynolds heard an explosion about midnight and when he had got outside his house a man leveled a revolver at him and or dered him to return to his house. He receded to his house and commenced firing from the window In the front of his house. He saw two dther men come out of the postoffice and join their com panion. He thinks he wounded one, of the men. They returned his fire. but soon ran out of cartridges. The gang Is thought to be the same that has btrglarized various poatofices in Mid- dlesex, New London and New Haven counties this summers
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
WAS SHOT BY APOLICEMAN
THOMAS GILDAY WAS CAUGHT
 STEALING CHICKENS SUNDAY.

Refused to Halt and Was shot-His In- Juries Not scrious-severni Arrests for Breach Of tho PeAce-Twenty Arrests Since Saturday.
 Thomas Giiday. who Is well known to the police. was arrested early yes- terday morning by Sergeant Bergin and Patrolmen Hoffman and Streit, charged with theft. Before Gilday could be placed under arrest. Patrol man Hoffman was compelled to use his shooting iron. and In consequence Gil- day. though prisoner. is a patient nt the hospital. suffering from bullet wound through the upper part of his left arm.
 The shooting occurred near the Boule- yard sewer about 2:3O o'clock yester- day morning. At that hour Patrolman Hoffman saw Gilday with pair of haif-piucked chickens under his arm For some time past complaint has been made to the police at the Howard ave nue precinct that chicken coops near the West bridge had been robbed night after night Patrolman Hoffman called to Gilday to stop where he was, but the latter refused to comply with his orders and immediately took to his heels. The patrolman again called to him to stop or he would shoot. but this only added speed to Gilday's foot steps. Finally when Hoffman saw that his prisoner was getting away from him, he drew his revolver and fired. The aim was good one and the bullet went through Gilday's left arm, near the shoulder. Attracted by the report of the shots. Sergeant Bergin and Patrol man Streit rushed up and Gilday was placed under arrest. The patrol wagon was hastily summoned and Gilday taken to police headquarters. Here Police Surgeon Park was summoned and after dressing the wound ordered his immediate removal to the hospital. At the hospital 1t was stated that his injuries were not serious, although he would not be able to appear for trial in the city court this morning.
 l Alpheus c. Wolcptt of Oak street | became under the influence of the ar- dent last evening and discharged an old shotgun through the window of his domicile. He was arrested by Patrol men Rice and Pabor and locked up, charged with drunkenness, breach of the peace and discharging firearms in the city limits.
 Harris Ruderman and James Garvey
 became involved in on altercation on Oak street last evening, during the course of which blows were freely ex- changed. Both were arr ested and locked up, charged with breach of the peace.
 Simon Zimman and Pasquale Tesla were arrested on Hill street last night while fighting and locked up, charged with breach of the peace. A like fate later befell John Kelly of Park street who committed a general breach of the peace at his home.
 From Saturday evening until mid- night yesterday twenty-five arrests had been made by the local police. A large majority of those arrested will appear | before Judge Callahan in the city court this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
Their Quarto Centennial.

Al very pleasant party of relatives and friends gathered at the residence of Sergeant H. M. Crocker, F University Place. last Friday evening, to helu celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of his marriage. The presents were numerous and costly, includingtwo sets of solid silver table spoons, q very handsome butter dish, table spoons. fish and cake knives, cream 1adle, belu pin, and twenty-five bright silver dol- lars fresh from the United States treasury, besides cute little solid sil- yer match box, given by Mrs. Crocker to the sergeant, presumably through a desire on the part of the former to im- part light about the key hole In casa the sergeant's official duties kept him out late. A most enjoyable evening was spent by all present, and at g. late houN the party broke up after wishing nu end Of prosperity and happiness to the happy couple, who had enjoyed twenty five years of happy married life. Ser geant Crocker is one of the most popu- lar officials at police headquarters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
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AHandsoIne Chimney.

The remarkably handsome and un- usually towering chimney which marks the site of the new power station of the Fair Haven and Westville Railroad company attracts marked attention. Saturday afternoon its skyward growth was completed and duly celebrated. Yesterday the stars and stripes were floating from its dizzy height. The thousands of feet of staging will be gradually removed as the finishing touches are given on the earthward re- turn. Work on the power house Is pro- gressing rapidly. and its completion is evidently not far distant. Crowds were watching the laying of the crossings on Grand avenue yesterday afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
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STATE POLITICS,

Tho Program for the Republican Convena
 ton This Week.
 The republican state convention will meet in Foot Guard hall, Hartford, toa morrow evening. It will be called to4or. der at o'clock by Chairman Benton of the republican state central committes. The election of temporary secretary will follow, and a committed will them be appointed on credentials. one sfrorI each senatorial district, named from the floor on roll call of districts. In the same way will be appointed con- mittees on permanent organization and platform.A recess will be taken until 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
 Temporary Chairman Simonds viii call the convention to order Wednesday, morning and call for the reports of the committees on credentials and perma- nent organization. MT. .Simondstis nen~ tioned also for the permanent chair- manship.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
Distressing Case of Neglect.

Groton, Sept. 16.-A most distressing case of neglect was brought to the at- tention of the town officials here to- day in the discovery of an aged couple named Williams, who were living in poverty and filth in an old hut about two miles from the railroad station. Mrs. Williams was suffering from gan- grene in one of her legs and the disease was in such an advanced stage that the limb was nearly ready to drop off. It is said that parties in Backyard have $3,0OO belonging to the couple and which is held in trust. These parties, 1t is alleged, neglected the old couple and were ignorant of their condition. The selectnfen of the town have taken charge of the case. ,..,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
HONORS PAID TO BISMARCK.
The Old Ex-Chancellor Declares Posen
 Indispensable to Germany.

The Old Ex-Chancellor Declares Posen is Indispensable to Germany. varzin, Sept. 16-This village never
 saw such a festival as began here this
 morning. Preparations had been mak- ing for days to receive the Posen dele gation of Prince Bismarck's admirers.
 With daybreak visitors came from the surrounding districts. They found the
 streets decorated with garlands and
 flags, while arches spanned the roads which led to the castle. Policemen
 closed the approaches to the castle so
 as to leave free way for the delegation. Special trains left Posen, Gnesen and other points at 10 o'clock last evening. | The great lines of cars, all packed to the last bit of standing room, were di- vided into two sections. An immense procession and grand chorus were the prime featulae of the occasion.
 The grand chorus had hardly echoed from the castle when the old chancellor came forward. A sea of hats, handker- chiefs and flags swept instantly over the heads of the crowd, and for several minutes everybody cheered like mad. As the cheering ceased Major Won Tied eman stepped on the platform and pro- posed final cheer with some sentiment which was lost in the tumult of enthu- siasm. Councillor Keuneman read the address He said:
 Thousands of men of all classes have
 gathered here to honor the man who
 realized the dream of many generations of Germans--the man who united Ger
 many, of which our province shall for ever form an integral part. There had
 been occasional vaccilation in the ad- ministration of our province, but this
 has served only to deepen our attach
 ment to the imperial idea embodied in
 Prince Bismarcks work" (Cheers.)
 The Maennerchor chanted "Hdil Bis-
 marck'' after the address, and amid re-
 peated cheers Bismarck stepped for
 ward to reply. He spoke forty-fve min
 utes. In the course of his speech he de- clared that Posen was more indispensa- ble to Germany than ever Alsace-Lor1 raine, and Germany would spill her last drop of blood and spend her last coin Fin defending 1t. It was only the ele- ments of political impotence and igno- rance that believed in the Pole. A friendly policy might pacify some of the Poles; but 1t would not pacify the Polish lordly population. It is the Po- fish nobility and clergy that agitate and fan the flame Of political hatred.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
BALLaAME dTsAVIy ROCK.
New Havens vs. the Ladies' Club This
 Aftornoon-Wind Up of the Season.

No" HnNchs vs. Inc Lndies' Club This
 Afternoon-wind Up of tho Season.
 The New Haven club will terminate the season of baseball at Savin Rock to-day with n game with the Young Ladies' Ball club. The novel spectacle of seeing nine young ladies in baseball uniform attempting to play the national game spirks of farce, but from the large list of victories gained this season by this feminine ball team and the fact that they have been play ing the past five years throughout this country and Cuba gives credence to the thought they must have some base ball merit and skill. The manager of the ladies' team says they have not lost game In the past three weeks, winning eleven straight. During the season. besides defeating most of the teams played with throughout the east and west, they defeated a. team of strong professionals in Boston six weeks ago and followed 1t up by de- feaung a New England league club a week later. The manager refers to the pitcher as the leading lady ball player of the world, she being able to play almost any position with the same ease as some of the. best professionals and pitching throughout the entire season with a skill and endurance superior to some of our leading pitchers. A lady resident of this city, who was a mem- Der of the team In past seasons, is ex- pected to join and play with the team In to-day's game. The New Havens will present their strongest team.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
Italian Republicans Organize,

About fifty Italian republicans met in the Boardman building yesterday af- ternoon and organized an Italian Re- publican club. Paul Russo was elected president, l.. Lombardi secretary and L. Mattel treasurer. A committee on bylaws, composed of s. Sevarese, l.. Mattel and L. Lombardi, was ap- pointed. The club will meet again next Sunday, when the bylaws will be adopted and the name of the club decided upon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
OBITUIRY,
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MRS. 0. A. BARRETT.

Mrs. c. A. Barrett died at her home, 71 Wooster street, last Saturday even ing after an illness of about a week. She was stricken with para1ytic shock 8 week ago yesterday. She was at tended by pr. Fitch and Dr. White more. Mrs. Barrett's maiden name was Miss Katherine Goffe, and she was born in Westchester. N. r., August IA, 1881, which makes her sixty-three years old. After her marriage she lived in Cincinnati, Utica, N. Y, and Lexing- ton, Ky. About the time the war broke out the family removed to this city, where they have resided since. She had been for many years a member and regular attendant at the First Bap- tist church. She leaves four sons Frank, Roma, Albert and Charles Bar rett, all of this city. She was a kind and loving mother and most estimable lady, who passed her life almost exclu- sively in the home circle.
 The funeral will be held at her late residence, 71 Wooster street. tomorrow afternoon at 2:30' o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. The interment will be in the Westville cemetery.
 DEATH OF TIMOTHY J. o'CoNNELL.
 Timothy J. O'Connell of this city, who was 8 travelling agent for New York liquor firm, died suddenly at the Earle house, Waterbury, last Saturday. The funeral services will be held at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Katherine O'Connell, 309 Exchange street, Fair Haven, at o'clock this morning. High mass will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock.
 DEATH OF MRS. c. J. HILL.
 Mrs. Martha Todd Hill, wife of Rev. c. J. Hill, pastor of the Second Con- gregational church in Stoningtqn, died at her home on Main street Friday afternoon. Mrs. Hill had been in poor health for several months and recently went to Bermuda, hoping the change would be beneficial but Since her return she failed rapidly. She was an earnest worker in the church and was much re- spected by all who knew her.
 The end came at o'clock and was calm and peaceful. She was con- scious to the very last and during her last moments spoke brightly and cheer fully to her friends.
 The funeral services were held at Stonington yesterday Sunday after noon, Rev. Dr. Llewellyn Prattt of Nor wich, classmate of MT. Hill, being in charge, and to-day interment will take place at Pittsfield, the former home of the deceased. .,,,
 ALEXANDER 0. HENDERSON,. z"
 By the death yesterday of Alexander c. Henderson the Scottish community of New Haven was deprived of one of it's most promising young men. About year ago he contracted g. cold, which in his youthful strength he neglected and which ultimately developed into the illness that caused his death. MT. Henderson will be missed, not only by his countrymen of the Caledonian club, but among others-by temperance asso- citations and the Howard avenue Con- gregational church, in all of which he was an ardent worker and a respected member, his great talent for elocution being freely placed at their disposal and frequently taken advantage of The funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at half-past two o'clock from the Howard avenue Con- grega ational church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
NO ARRESTS YET.

Warrants Are Out for Ferdinand Ward for
 Kidnapping His Child.
 Thompson, Sept 16.-No arrests have yet been made in the kidnapping case here, but 1t is certain that warrants have been issued for both Ward and Dugan, the liveryman in Webster, who was party to the attempted kidnap- ping of Wards son. Lawyers Searles and McKeon are still in town, presum- ably on matters relative to the'prosecu- ton of the men in the case. The boy Is still in the custody of Green, who has acted as guardian over the lad since Ferdinand Ward began his term in Sing Sing. ,.,,,n
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
Probable Murder in Fairfield.

Bridgeport, Sept. 16.-Henry Keline, a Hungarian, is in dying condition at the Bridgeport hospital, this evening, with a stab wound in his abdomen. This afternoon he, with several other Hungarians, were found stealing vege- tables from the garden of James Kelly in Fairfield. kelly and Constable Mooney started after the Huns to arrest them, but they drew knives and at tempted to assault the officer and Kelly. In the trouble Keline was stabbed by one of his countrymen. He was brought to the hospital and the physicians say that he cannot live.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
NEARLY KILLED BY GAS.

An Entire Household Affected and Three
 Persons Still in Danger.
 Boston, Sept. 1s.-Fifteen persons slept in the lodging house No. 40 Han son street all last night and narrowly escaped death by asphyxiation. At 8 a. m. one of the number discovered the danger all were in, and aroused the household. ... ..'
 This was just in time, as everyone was affected by the gas, three of them seriously. The lives of these three hung in the balance until late tonight and they are not yet out of danger. They are MT. and Mrs. Alfred Northrop and Miss Nellie Baker.
 On Saturday a gas man was at work on a meter. Gas men to-day said the gas governor had loose connection and it was because of this that the house was filled with gas. ,z,;
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
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His Head Was Crushed.

Meriden, Sept. 16.-Owen Carlin, a widower. aged fifty, was struck by an excursion train on the Meriden and Waterbury road near this city late Sat- urday night, and instantly killed. He was employed at the Meriden Britannia conpany's factory and was walking home on the track when he was struck. His head was crushed and his body was afterwards found in ditch beside the track.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
Town Elections in Orange.

The annual town election in West Haven will take place Monday, October 1, at which tune all the officers of the town of Orange will be reelected or new ones chosen in their stead. Atl present there is considerable talk of nominating an entire new set of ofIi- cers, but whether this movement VIII take definite shape or not will be de- cided at the primaries and cauCuses to be held this and nsxtMesk ,---ssss ',
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17

The George M. Grapt company has the contract to build brick barn on Grand avenue for George Root & Son, the bakers. It will be s2xso feet, two stories high. with gravel roof. and will cost $s,5oo.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
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HeNearly Bled to Death,

Pittsburg, Sept. 16.-George Conway, aged fifty-five, a veteran who came from North Conway, N. H., to attend the G. AR. encampment, this morning cut his throat with suicidal intent. Two ragged wounds were made, one of which severed an artery, from which he nearly bled to death. Despondency be- cause of illness was the cause.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
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Returns From Maine.

Bangor, Me-, Sept. 16.-Complete off, cial returns to the secretary of state from all but three small places in the Fourth congressional district gave Con- gressman Boutelle 10,442 plurality over Simpson, dem, and s,262 majority over all. Penobscot county gives 4,65S plu- rality; Piscataquis gives 1859; Aroos- took county 2,5s9. and Washington county 1927. The three towns not heard of gave 61 plurality two years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-17
Church Porch Gave Way.

Springfield, Mass, Sept. 16.-The floor of porch in the First Baptist church on State street gave way tonight on account of dry rot of the supporting timbers. The place which gave way was AZ by 12 feet, and about fifteen per- sons were precipitated ten feet. No bones were broken, but several suffer- ed severe bruises and wrenches.