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The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
4 CREMATION socIErY HERE.
To Advocate and Prom to the Cremation
 of tho Dead.

A rather novel society has been re- gently formed in thls. city called the New Haven Cremation society, which has for it's chief object to promote and advocate the cremation of the dead, !n- stead of following the old custom of earth burial. and provide fund to meet the expense entaiied by death. The idea has gained considerable popularity among certain people of the city.
 The bylaws state that any person, regardless of religion or nationality, be- tween ten and fifty years of age, and In fairly good health. may become a mem- Der by signing the constitution and pay ing the requisite fees and dues, which consist of an initiation fee of sl and regular dues of $1 per year, payable In advance. The members will also be liable to an assessment to provide for the next case of death, whenever the funds on hand from fees and dues are insufficient for that purpose.
 The fees, dues and assessments paid will form general fund. from which the incineration fee at the nearest ere matory. and other funeral expenses If the deceased members shall be paid to the amount of $50 in each case. Those members. who before joining this so- ciety, have provided for their inclnera- tion through other and similar organi- cations will, at death. be entitled to the $50 in each case, which sum will be paid to whomsoever the member shall have in writing designated. The neces- sary incidental expenses of the society will also be paid from this general fund.
 It is also provided that if for any reason whatsoever the body of the de- ceased member Is not incinerated, all claims and rights against the society account of such member will be for feited. The annual meeting of the so- siety will be held on the first Wednes- day of October of each year.
 MT. Frank Hermance who is one of the most earnest advocates of crema- ton, made arrangements eighteen years ago to have his remains cremated at his death. not withstanding the fact that he owned a fine lot in the Cypress Hill centerery, on Long Island.
 The officers are as follows: President, J.. P. Dejon; vice president, Charles Rauchfuss; secretary Ernest Fasch; treasurer, William J. Radon; trustees, Frank A. A.Hermance, John Fauhschwanz, A.C. Harrison, B. B. Kenyon, John Noa. 09H rl1OIo O ecutive council of the society.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
BOARDMAN TEAM DEFEATED.

The Game at Meriden yesterday-Game
 To-day in Bridgeport.
 The game between the Meriden high school and the Boardman team in Mer- iden yesterday resulted in defeat for the latter by score of 56 to O. The game was called at 3:SO and two 25- minute halves were played. Boardman won the toss and chose the south goal, while Meriden kicked off the ball h. about five minutes the first touchdown was made, and at the end of the first half Meriden had 3d points to her credit
 During the second half the BoardmaR team played a stronger game. but was unable to score.
 Rogers and Hubert played the best game for Meriden, while the playing of Dudley of Boardman was excellent. He was the mainstay of the team and If he had the interference the result would have been different.
 Butler of Hillhouse was umpire.
 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
 The team goes to Bridgeport today where they play the Bridgeport high school
 The annual meeting of the inter-scho- lastic football delegates will be held to- day in Hartford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
THEIR FALL FEED DAY.
The Foot Guards Visit to Bridgeport Yes-
 terdav,

terday.
 The fall field day of the Second com pany, Governors Foot Guard, was held yesterday in Bridgeport. The company attired in fatigue uniforms, assembled at their armory at 1:3O, and under the command of Major Brown, and headed by their own band, made a short parade here. Arrived at the deport they left on special train for Bridgeport. On ar irving there the officers of the city battalion, Fourth regiment, and Major Sheridan received them. Headed by platoon of police short street parade was made, which brought them to the armory. After stacking arms the con- pany marched to the Atlantic hotel where dinner was served. Among the guests were Adjutant General John G. Healy, Paymaster Henry A. Bishop, Colonel B. Shelton Cornell and Colonel Louis F. Heublein of the governor staff, and the officers of the Bridgeport organization of the C. N. G. After din- ner speeches were in order, most of the guests responding. The company re- turned to this city early in the even- ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
THE WEST HAVEN CHARTER.
To be Revised and Amended-What Last
 Night'a Meetinc Did.

To be Revised and Amended-What Last
 Nights Meeting Did.
 A meeting of the citizens was held in the warden's office at the town hall in West Haven last evening to ratify the work of the committee appointed from the board of burgesses some time ago of drafting a revised charter Warden E. J. Crawford presided last evening and MT. J. H. Reynolds was appoint clerk. The chairman stated that it hat. been found thatthe town had grown to such proportions that the need of 8 more extensive charter was felt, and then said that last nights meeting had been called that the electors of the town might express their views on the subject, and for the purpose of acting on any new propositions. "
 It was voted that a committee of six citizens were selected by the warden to act with the original committee of three and prepare such amendments as the majority agreed upon, and to report at the annual meeting to be held on the first Monday in December.
 The entire committee consists now of the three appointed from the board of burgesses consisting of Warden E. J. Crawford and Burgesses J. Wilkinson and q. W. Adams, together with those selected last evening, who are E. H. Burk, J. H. Reynolds, R. W. Hine, Den- his Kimberly, H. P. Wheeler and Clar- ence P.Thompson. The proposed amend ments will undoubtedly be quite inpor- tant, and the charter as revised will be practically a new one.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
In Aid of Needy Freedmen.

The we'll known Andrew Jackson of Magnolia, Sumter district, South Caro- lima, who Is in this city in behalf of the freedmen of his section, remains few days longer. He desires to re- ceive secondhand clothing of all kinds, ladies', gentlemen's and children's. All who wish to help in this way may leave articles at any of the church vestries in care of the janitor. Mr. Jackson is a reliable and trustworthy man and comes highly endorsed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Turned Over to Present Directors.

Turned Over to Present Directors,
 New York, Oct. 19.-The famous Dutch proxy which has been claimed by the two committees looking for control of the coming annual election of the Atch- ison road was turned over to J. A. Blair. representing the present directors. The proxy is for S1,Oo0 shares of stock in the name of a banking association in Am sterdam. This makes the proxies held by the regular committee amount to over 650,000 shares.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Republicau Rally fin Waterbury

Republican Rally in Waterbury.
 Waterbury, Oct. 19.-There were about 2,5oo people present at the grand repub- lican rally which was held at Jacques opera house this evening. Previous to the opening of the rally there was a procession and red fire was burned all along the route. Hon. o. Vincent Coffin the republican candidate for governor, rode in carriage in the parade and was Justify cheered. The other prom- inent republicans in the parade were Hon. N. D. Sperry of New Haven, Loren A. Cook of Barkhamstead, and Senator Platt of Meriden. B. c. Lewis, presi- dent of the Farrell Foundry and Ma chine company, presided at the meet ing and speeches were made by Senator Coffin, Hon. N. D. sperry and Senator Platt. Afterwards there was a ban Quet at the Scovill house, and a recep- ton given by the local republicans.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
CARS CONDITION SERIOUS.
SYMPTOMS sTREN CITIZEN THE BE-
 LIEF THAT HE HAS CANCER.

The Whole European Press is Trimming
 With Articles on the Ruler of the Rus sians-Praisod for His Love of Peace Only Miracle Can Save Him.
 London, Oct. 20.-The Times St. Petersburg dispatch says later symp- toms strengthen the belief that the czar has 8 cancer. It Is feared he Is now too i'll for the solemnization of the marriage.
 Princess Alix, of Hesse, met her sis ter, the grand duchess. at Feodorovna They will reach Livadia on the 22d. Accounts of the grief of the imperial family are heartrending. The anxiety in official spheres is great. All impor- tant affairs are almost at stand still.
 Dispatches from all parts of the con- tinent show that the whole European press Is brimming with articles on the czar The vast majority of writ CTS praise him for his love of peace.
 The Russian embassy in Rome re- ceived dispatch tonight saying a miracle alone could save the czar.
 Copenhagen, Oct. 19.-Private tele- grams from St. Petersburg say that the czar's condition is slightly less criti- cal.
 Paris, Oct. 19.-Baron Mohrenheim, the Russian ambassador, to-day said: 1.-The czar's condition is very serious, but far from hopeless"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Was Born on July Fourth.

Brooklyn, Oct. 19.-Samuel Booth, the sixteenth mayor of Brooklyn, died to-day of paralysis at his home in Portland avenue. As soon as the news of his death was announced at the city hall, the flags on all the public buildings were lowered to half-mast. MT. Booth was born July 4, 1918. In 1851 he was elected alderman and con- tinued to be a city father until elected mayor in 1865. In 1867 he was ap- pointed postmaster, in which capacity he served for four years and then re- tired to private life. "a
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
CALLED ON THE PREsIDENr.

Among the Executive's Visitors Were Isa-
 dor Strauss and Ambassado Bayard. ! s Buzzard's Bay, Oct. 19.-Isador straus of New, York arrived on the noon train to call on the president. He was not expected. The president was en- toying his last sail down the bay and did not return until the mid id-afternoon, when he saw MT. Strauss for ! short time.
 E Ambassador Bayard and Miss Cleve- land. the president's sister, arrived on an evening train from Boston. This Is MT. Bayard's nrst visit Aere IL ex- poets to return to Boston mo.morrow, where he will spend Sunday with his daughter. Mry. warren after which he enters the campaign in Delaware It is learned tonight that the presidential family leave next week. aA previously announced. slsS
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
In Madeline Pollard's Favor.

Washington, Oct. 19.-On a motion by Calderon Carlisle, counsel for Mad cline Pollard in her suit against w. c. P. Breckinridge, the court of appeals for the District of Columbia has ordered the appeal asked for in this case strick- en from the docket on the ground that it had not been entered within the stat utory time. This ends the litigation as far as the courts of the district are con- cerned and leaves the plaintiff free to collect her judgment of $15,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
MAILING FORD.
Voted to Buy Eighty-six Acres More fo1
 Water Purposes.

Voted to Buy Eighty-six Acres More fos
 Water Purposes.
 At the special borough meeting id was voted to purchase the seventy acres of the Horace Austin farm foh $2,0O0, and sixteen acres from D. J. Bar- tholomew at $25 an acre, to increase the water shed for Paugh pond. There was no opposition to the plan, as all saM that the action was a wise one.
 John Bragshaw is still in the lookup, and will probably be brought to trial to-day. Sheriff Austin received the check from New York yesterday morn- ing, and the signature on the back of the check was at once pronounced a shaw Is said to be quite an expert in initiating writing.
 Miss Hattie Fiske has gone to Spring. field for a weeks visit, and expects to resume her duties as teacher at the high school on Monday, October 2s. ,
 Miss Mattie Pierce is in New Bedford Mass, for visit.
 James Clyne sails from New York tc day for Genoa, Italy.
 Conductor Bacon, who for several years has run the 7:05 train goinn north in the morning* has for several days been confined to his home in New Haven, and Conductor George Cowlea has been running in his place.
 The population in Walligford is fast increasing. Prof. Franz Milcke has q new boy. M. J. Doyle of Valley street has a new daughter, and Thomas Y. son and heir.
 The Wallingford high school football team went to Cheshire yesterday and were defeated by g. score of 8 to 0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Not MT. Rob ertson's Brother.


 A dispatch was printed in the New York Evening World on Wednesday evening dated Montreal stating that James M. Robertson, a New York drum mer. had committed suicide in the St. James hotel of that city during the night previous by cutting an artery in his wrist and bleeding to death. The dispatch created some attention in this city from the fact that there Is a James M. Robertson travelling for q New York house who formerly resided here, and. who is . brother of William L, Robertson, Of the firm of Brooks 6 Co. The dispatch savs only mtaeer par- ticulars. .- z
 MT. William |. Robertson stated last evening that hA had received . letter from his brother last Thursday and that the suicide was . traveller for an entirely different firm than that by which. his brother was employeds
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Gains Through Regist ation.

Both the republicans and democrats are claiming gains through the recent registrations. The democrats claim, large gains in the Third, Seventh and Ninth wards especially through natur- alization, while the republicans claim big republican gains in the Tenth and Eleventh wards. The number so far made voters in the respective wards. are as follows: First 19O, Second 195, Third 575, Fourth 461, Fifth 258, Sixth 275, Seventh 3SO, Eighth 165, Ninth 292, Eleventh 14O, Twelfth 235, Thir-, teenth 63, Fourteenth 6S, Fifteenth, 34, a total of 3,5S5.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Local NsWa Jottings.

The Menier pavilion ets the worlds fair was thronged witiwvisitors charm ed with the delicious and healthful bev- craze, -MENIER. Try it at E. E. Nichols, 337 State street, daily this week.
 Trolley cars were run to Seaside Park, Bridgeport, for the frs. time yesterday. They connec: with the Main street cars. < Attorney Staples of Shelton came to New Haven yesterday and entered an appearance for the town of Hunting ton in the suit of New Haven vs. the Derby Turnpike company. The town of Huntington is willing that the turn pike be abolished but regardless of ex- pense to the town. Attorney Staples will file his answer in few days.
 A reception was given between the hours of and 10 o'clock last evening in the law school library for all the members and instructors of the school, to meet Hon. William w. Howe of the New Orleans bar, who is now deliver ing the w. L. Storrs lectures. Besides the students and professors number of judges and various other distin- guished citizens were present. A special meeting of the board of aldermen has been called for Monday evening next, at which time the esti- mates for the coming year will be con- sidered.
 Mss Ida M. Meachen of Forbes ave- nue gave a delightful musicale to large number of her friends at her home Thursday evening. The occasion was the celebration of her birthday an- niversary.
 <, President J. P. Peaker of the Sumner State League of Colored Men is actively forwarding the formation of branch clubs in the state The latest has just been formed in the Ninth ward, this city. with fifty members. .
 Le Grand Parkerton of Branford, who was injured by carriage runaway &C., ,uident, was very low yesterday.
 The annual meetings respectively of the shepaug, the Derby and the Housa- tonic railroads will be held here next wednesday, and that of the Danbury and Norwalk on Thursday. All belong to the Consolidated.
 israel Putnam lodge No. 31, A. o. U. w., give their first sociable of the sea- son at Golden Rule hall, corner of Church and Chapel streets, on Friday evening, November ?. A fine time and large attendance are assured.
 The grand simchoth Torah ball of the Independent Rebecca Naomi. lodge No. 1 will be held in Arion hall on Mon- hay evening, October p. Music will be furnished by Adler's orchestra and prompting by Professor Dunn. <
 Tickets are now On ssls It the music stores for the grand concert to bA givea sThursday evening, Novsmber 1A by the New York Ladies quartets axyisted by MT. George E. Devoll and MI. William X. Howland of New York -@-.,t3
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
sWill Make New Voters.

The board of seleotmen and town clerk will be in session in rooms 10 and il in the city hall every day. exceptins Sunday, for q week, commencing oc, tober a. for the purpose q makiunl voters. The board will be in eesSiori from g am to 8 pm, and on Monday November $. g am. to p.na. The ia4t session will be held for the purpose of admitting such electors whose rights mature after October 2s and on or beS fore election. day,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
HUGH GRANT FOR MAYOR.
He Has Accepted the Nomination Made by
 Tammany Hall.

He Has Accepted the Nomination Made by
 Tammany Hall.
 New York, Oct. 19.-The executive committee of Tammany hall late this afternoon formally nominated ex- Mayor Hugh J. Grant for mayor in place of Nathan Strauss. A letter of declination from MT. Strauss was read; at the meeting of the committee as well as the letter MT. Strauss sent to MT. Hill asking him not to allow his name to go on republican ballot
 In his letter MT. Strauss says he re- ceived no answer from Senator Hill to the letter he (Strauss) sent to him. MT. Strauss pledges full support to whom ever Tammany will nominate and pre- diets victory for the democratic ticket. MT. Grant made a. speech of acceptance when he was notified of his nomination by the subcommittee appointed by the executive commit tee,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Ordered by the Consolidated Road.

In the window of A. B. Greenwood's s shoe store, Chapel street, Is handsome brass gas governor of 400 burner power, with card beside it announcing that the Consolidated road has given MT. Sleeman an order to equip all the gas supply of the Consolidated road build irgs with these governors. It Is a big contract, but MT. Sleeman has this week also signed twenty.seven other con- tracts of a similar nature with parties in Jersey City and other cities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20

STATE TEACHERs' ASSOCIATION. :. The Election of Officers for the Ensuing
 Year. Hartford Conn, Oct. 19.-The busi- ness meeting of the Connecticut Teach ers' association was held this alter noon in the Hartford high schoDl building. The officers elected for the ensuing year were as follows: y,
 President-W. R. Twitchell, Hart ford. 4M Vice presidents-E. A. Fowler, Tor rington; H. K. Montague, Unionvilie; W. A. Jacobs, Stafford Springs; Casper Isham, Willimantic; G. A. Caldwell Taftville, F. A. Curtiss, Sayhrook; e.. B. Hurd, New Haven; H. D.. Simonds, Bridgeport.
 Corresponding secretary-s. P. Wil- lard, Colchester. M
 Recording secretary-E. c. Willard, Stamford. x s,5 Treasurer-T. A. Tucker, Norwalk.
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Busy Making Citizens.

Judge Cable of. the city court pre- sided over the session of the common pleas court last night for the purpose of granting naturalization papers. Dur ing the evening fifteen second papers and thirty-two first papers were issued. The sessions will continue tonight and every night until election.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
The Westville Hooks Fair.

The fair of the Westville Hose Hook and Ladder company is attracting large crowds at Masonic hall, Westville. Dancing is one of the special features. The booths are all in charge of very at- tractive young ladies, and many use full articles are offered for sale.
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Robbed 8 Posto flice.

, Portland, Me-, Oct. 1s.-Postoffice In- spector Snow to-day secured warrant for Charles R. Lyman and Frank Rob- inson, belonging in Hartford, Conn.,, on the charge of robbing the postoffice at Andover, Me, October Il. These men are now held at North New Portland on the charge of Robbing Melcher's store at Andover. Deputy Marshals Emery and Prescott left tonight and will bring them here tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Waters on the Line.

Boston. Oct. 19.-Ex-Captain Waters of the Harvard football team played in the line to-day for the first time, and materially strengthened the team. He played at right tackle opposite Gould, who was changed to the second eleven. His presence seemed to put new life in- to the line men. Edgar Wrightingham, the half-back, who has been laid off for some days on account of an injury to his ankle, resumed his position be- hind the line.
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will Institute a New Conclave.

A new conclave of the Improved Or der of Heptasophs will be instituted next Friday evening in the rooms of the Yale conclave, I. o. o. F. building, on Grown street. Several of the supreme officers of the order will be present at institution. The new conclave will start off with membership of about fifty
 After the institution exercises a collo- tion will be served in the banquet hail.
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Howard Will be Sent Back.

New York, Oct. 19.-Judge Lacombe to-day in the United States circuit court rendered decision in the case of John James Howard. Levi P. Morton's coachman. The judge dismissed the writ of habeas corpus and ordered Howard to be taken back to Ellis Island. He will be sent back to Europe,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Bucket shop Raided.

New York, Oct. 19.-Inspector Will Hams has raided the bucket shop of. Stearns Commission company in New street, with offices in the building, and arrested nine men. This is the Stock Quotation company which is being in. vestigated by the Lexow committee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-20
Lewis Chimes Pealed.

Meriden, Oct. n9.-The new set of chimes which were presented to St. PauYs Memorial church in this city by the widow of the late philanthropist, Isaac c. Lewis, were pealed this even- ing for the first time. There was also . memorial servica held in the church, and which was largely attended.
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Asked to Gather in Force.

: -s1- NaAsk0U sU U8u11o1 IT r UkCost 17-7 -7
 Meriden, Oct 19.-Henry C. Baldwin, Of Naugatuck, the populist candidate for congress from the Second district, addressed the local populists at q rally this evening In the town hall. MT. Baldwin read from congressman Pig ott's speeches made in the house. and j. disseoted them. The speaker warned ths populists against the feeling against the A. F. A, and he asked them to gather In all possible strength aud mot to ndngle with either partiea
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Scott Broke Bicycle Records.

Plainfield, N. J., Oct. 19.-Monte Scott was to-day notified by the Chi cago Cycle club, the road authorities, that he broke not only the twenty-five mile worlds record in his, race here October 12, but also the five, ten. fif- teen and twenty mile records. The records are: Five, 12:55; ten, 26:07 2-y; fifteen miles, 39:3O 2-5; twenty miles, 52:51 S-5: and twenty-five miles, 1:05:21 4-5.
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The City 16issions.

At the peoples service to-morrlE evening at the City Mission hall. corner of Court and stats vtrests. the address will be by MT. J. h Kinball of Yale seminary. Other members 6f the sssai- nary will assist the missionary in con. ducting the evenings sxercises. Sun day school with rastor's Bible class, 1t
 g a.ns. Other ssrvices Of tho day as usual, at 3 D. m. for the children; s:so for men only. and at 4 pm zogtall.