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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
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Commissioned Miller Has Sent Out Another
 One to Collectors.

Commissioner Miller Has Sent Out Another
 One to Collectors.
 Washington, April 1G,- Commissioner Miller late this afternoon issued an additional circular to internal revenue collectors in which he says;
 ''In cases of incorrect income tax re- turns now filed in your office you will notify the persons who filed such re- turns that they must appear within a reasonable time specifying the date and place for appearance, and correct or explain said return, and that on their failure to appear and make said cor rections you will correct and increase the amount of such returns, stating the particular corrections which shall be made and the amounts by which said returns will be increased Where persons and corporations liable to make return have moved or refused to make return and where in your opinion false or fraudulent returns have been filed you will give notice to the delinquents and to those who made such false or fraudulent returns to appear and show cause why penalties shall not be as- sessed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Reoeived win Enthnsiasm

Havana, April 16.-General Campos arrived at Santiago at o'clock this af- ternoon and was enthusiastically re- ceived. The vessels in the harbor were gay with bunting and on shore the houses were profusely decorated with flags, especially in the streets adjacent to the water front The wharves were crowded with spectators, who gave their general a warm welcome Short ly after his arrival General Campos was invited to a banquet to be given in his honor, but he declined the invita- ton, remarking that he preferred the assistance of the public in the work of restoring the island.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Funeral of Senator Hilrs Brother

Branford, April 16.--The funeral of Charles Hill, brother of Senator David B. Hill of New York, took place here this afternoon from the residence of his sister, Mrs Daggett Bartholomew The funeral was in charge of the local Masons, of which deceased was a mem Der. Senator Hill was not present, be- ing unable to reach Branford in time for the services. Rev. MT. Brown of the Episcopal church officiated and the remains were Inferred in the North cemetery. The funeral was largely att tended.
 The bearers were F. c. Peckham w. T. Robinson, c. A. Hoadley, Charles F. Bradley, George Newell and Albert B. Plant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Greenville,s Miscreant.

Norwich, April 16.-"Jack the Hug ger" was out again last night in Green vile, frightening women and making himself very objectionable. His favor ite lurking place is in the vicinity of Prospect street and Eleventh street, where he was seen last night. He ap- proaches unprotected women from be- hind, throws his arms about them and kisses them. Several complaints have been made to the police, and the au- thorities are on the lookout for him, but he has not yet been captured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
At Vera Hall Last Night.

 Veru hall was filled last night, the | occasion being an entertainment given for the benefit of St. James P. E. church of Fair Haven. A goodly sum was net ted. The following program was well carried out:
 Piano Prelude-Polish Dance.. .......s
 Miss Grace M. Nichols. Contralto Constance. ....
 Miss Maria J. Ward Mir Spoopendyke and the Towel-
 Miss Minnie Belle Kay, elocutionist. Creole Love Song g..................S Smith
 B. c. Bennett. Black Farce Conedian--Charles E.
 Larom.
 Drama Thirty Minutes For Re-
 treatments"
 The characters in the drama were taken by MT. R, B. Lyon, MT. William Clark, MT. James Flaherty, A. Stanley Osborn, William Holt, Charles Smith, Miss Susie Coe, Miss Hattie Embler and Miss Ella Flaherty.
 Miss Wards solo was well rendered and she received an encore, to which she reSp0nueu- MISS Kay feclueu III ner usual artistic manner and was loudly applauded.
 Charlie" Larom amused the audi ence with his funny sayings and songs and was encored several times. The drama was well enacted the respective parts being well enacted. After the entertainment an informal dance was in order, which all enjoyed. Much credit is due to Mrs. Larom, who worked very hard to make the en- tertainment a success.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING 60.
SAEITH-MEAD.
Wedding of Professor H. A. Smith of Yale
 to a Brooklyn Lady.

Miss Loretta Josephine Mead was married to Prof. Herbert Augustine Smith of Yale university at o'clock Tuesday evening at the home of her parents, MT, and Mrs. George w. Mead at No. 29 Monroe Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. The Rev. Dr. Charles Cuthbert Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Alice Mead, as the maid of honor, and by Miss Mary Blake of Forest Hill, N. J.; Miss Adelaide Wyman, Miss Ella Smith, a sister of the bridegroom, of Worcester, Mass, and Miss Florence Mead, also a sister, as bridesmaids. Clifford Pinchott of New York was best man. The ushers were Harry Robinson of Hartford, Ed wGrd Donnelly of Chicago, Samuel H. Fisher of New Haven. and the brides brother, Joseph Mead. A reception fol- lowed the ceremony
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A snrnrise Parity.

Last evening a. surprise party was rendered to Miss Mamie Roach of Green wich avenue, this city, at old Union armory. At the pleasant affair about seventy-f1ve couples were present and the occasion was highly enjoyed by all. The committee of arrangements were as follows: J. Skinner, J. Hoffmeister, J. Cunningham, T. Creegan, J. Tilley, Miss Katie Costello, Miss Mamie Farrell Miss Nellie Purcell Miss Della Dooley and Miss Louisa Garniston. The pro- gram of dances was very handsome. The music was by Flanagan's orches- tra, Professor Coleman prompting.
 Among the many present were the Misses Mamie, Alice and Lizzie Roach, Miss Mamie Welch, Miss Lizzie Me Anois, Miss Mamie Kelly, Miss Mamie Costello, Miss May Ruane, Miss Annie Hayes, Miss B. Holten, Miss Maggie AfcCabe, the Misses Julia and Annie Curtin, Miss Rose Costello, Miss Maggie Creegan, Miss Aggie Smith, the Misses Maggie and Nellie Devine, Miss Susie Kain, Miss Mamie Granfield, Miss Mag gie Gallagher, Miss Katie Farrell, Miss Lottie Weir, Mrs. Brainard, Mrs. Hop kins.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Yale Easily Defeated.

Baltimore, April 16.-The champions played an exhibition game with the Yale niue this afternoon. Carter the twirler noted for his length of figure
 deceptive curves and tremendous speed
 was an easy mark for the Orioles and they won all the way. Eighteen hits and four runs were to the credit of the home team when Carter's place was taken by Trudeau. Yale scored its two runs on an error, a double and single. Gleason and Esper pitched champion ship ball. Attendance 1,5O0. The score; Baltimore. 8 ? 0 ? 0 5 1 2-17 Yale ........0 0 0 0 0 2 o.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
LOCATING OIL WnL1s.
The sisterville Field Is Alive With Pros
 pectors.

Wheeling, w. Va, April 16.-since the rise in oil sisterville field has become alive with prospectors. Every man who can raise a few hundred dollars Is out trying to locate well. Prospectors offer cash bonus on land, which is hard to get, as farmers are holding off for more money. It is estimated that 400 small wells have been located for spring operations and the number is increasing. Thus far no very big deals have been made.
 The runs during the past twenty-fo,rr hours have been about 1850, an increase of 100 barrels over the preceding day. Operators complain of scarcity of labor and work is hampered very much on thts account.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
TROLLEY PARTY.
Martha Washington Temple, No 2, Ladies
 of the Golden Eagle.

Martha Washington Temple, No. 9, Ladies
 of the Golden Eagle.
 Martha Washington Temple Mo- 2 Ladies' of the Golden Eagle, had a trolley part last evening to Westville and Morris Cove. They had two spe- cial cars and about fifty people on board. After their return they had re- treatments at their rooms in the Courier" building.
 The committee on arrangements was as follows: Miss Sarah J, Root, Mrs. E. A. Gilbert, Mrs. Sarah Wadhams, Mrs. W. H. Thompson.
 Among those who went were: c. P. Butler and wife, Misses Hattie and Flora Butler, Mir and Mrs. Taylor, MT. and Mrs. Colwell, MT. and Mrs, Whit taker, MT. and Mrs. Hume. Mrs Simms, Misses Hattie and Grace Hollister, Miss Margaret Colbert, MT and Mrs Tyler. Willie Tyler E. G. Thayer, George P Root and lady, Mrs. E. A. Willard Mrs. Terry.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
EAST HAVEN.

Gratitude of Christ Church at the Kind Re-
 membrance of MT. Thompson.
 The following vote was unanimously adopted at the parish meeting of Christ church on Easter Monday:
 Voted. That by the last will and testa- ment of the late J. Woodward Thomp- son, this parish has received the sum of $25O for the benefit of Christ church society; we therefore do hereby place on record our sense of gratitude for the kind remembrance MT. Thompson has evinced in behalf of our church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
TO PROTECT THE STA TIE.
A Railroad Bought at a Foreclosure

A Railroad Bought at a Foreclosure Sale.
 Atlanta, Ga, April 16.-The North Eastern railroad was bought at fore closure to-day by Governor Atkinson, who bid it in for the state of Georgia, for $1O0, ,OO0 The road runs from Athens, Georgia, to Lula, on the Southern, and Is forty miles long. Several years ago the state indorsed $26OOOO of the North Eastern's bonds.
 The purchase to-day was to protect the state. Georgia also owns the West ern and Atlantic, now leased and oper- ated by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad, which pays $42O,OOO a year rental. If no offer of lease is made for the North. Eastern the state will operate 1t.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Two Men Killed.

GIoversville, N. Y, April 16.-This af- ternoon the new Tietz block on South Main street collapsed. The loss is total. A rear addition to the building owned by s. H. Shotwell and building owned by B. w. Newman were crushed by the falling walls. Several men were at work in the new building. Washington and Abram Veeder, painters, were kill ed and J. A, Freeman, a plumber and his helper, John Karg, were taken out of the ruins badly hurtA
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
No ouestion Raised.

London, April 16.-In regard to the report that Secretary Gresham has in- formed the English government that the bombardment of Greytown, Nlca- ragua, would be considered an act inimical to the interests of the United States the Morning Post tomorrow will print the following: Inquiry shows that there is certainly no question of the bombardment of Greytown and that such a question has never been raised between the governments of Great Britain and the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
1mmedinte Asslstance Wanted.

New Orleans, April 16.-The steam ship Excelsior from New York reports that on April 13 on South West Reef, off Loggerhead Key, Tortugas, she saw large British full-rigged ship and a large American three-masted schooner ashore. The ship had a heavy list to starboard and @ heavy deck load She was flying the British ensign and the signal want immediate asslstance." The schooner was nearer the south end of the reef and was also lumber laden, with large deck load. Two wrecking schooners are going to their assistance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Professor Marsh Presided.

Washington, April 16.-The National Academy of Sciences conyened this morning at the national museum in an New Haven, president of the organiza- ton, presided Papers on oil bacteria by M. P. Ravenal and on the compost ton of expired air and it's effects upon animal life by Dr. J. s. Billings, U. S. A.. were read.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
OF LOCAL INTEREST.

John Henny, jr, superintendent of motive power for the Consolidated road, has been given charge tempo rarily of the department of car con- struction work of the road, taking for the time being the position until re- gently occupied by William H. Frye, resigned.
 Mary Donahue, sixteen years old, ran away from her home in Willimantic Monday and was arrested here yester- day by Officer o. J. Daley at the request of the Willimantic authorities. She was detained at police headquarters last night and will be sent home to- day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
4HRowN FROM HTS qEAM.
Thomas Carr's Serious Accident at State
 and Water Street.

and Water Street.
 Thomas Carr of 106 State street is at the hospital suffering from injuries received by being thrown out of a team. About 6:3O o'clock last evening the horse, which he was driving, took fright on State street and ran away. Tn turning the corner of State and Water streets Carr was thrown out and landed on his head on the cross- walk.
 Carr was picked up unconscious. The police ambulance was summoned by Officer John McQueeney and the in- jured man taken to the hospital. Late last evening the hospital authorities said that 1t was thought that Carr would pull through all right, though he might have sustained a slight concus- sion of the brain. The horse was caught short distance from the scene of the accident.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
4 PRETTY ENTERTAINMENT.

Held fin Warner Hall Last Evening by the 1 Pupils of Reynolds School of Elocution-. 1 Large Audience. | A most interesting entertainment was given at Warner hall last evening by the pupils of Reynolds school of e1ocu- ton. A well arranged program was presented first on which was the oper- etta, Nottingham Fair" composed by W. Manning Reynolds. The piece in- troduced soldiers, sailors, hunters, gip- sies, shepherdesses and village girls, all the parts being taken by children. The other characters of the operetta weret Gipsy Queen Miss Irene Evarts Flower Girl. Miss Edith Roy Captain. ........... Master Henry Tighe Blacksmiths- Master Percy Miner and Master Floyd Miner.
 After the operetta the following pro- gram was rendered: Recitation-Bill Masons Bride. M
 Master Roy Root. Song-I am Little Flower Girl.
 Baby Beulah Barker. Recitation-M Mammals Help,
 Little Rebecca Harris. Chinese Dance.
 Miss Vera Cosgrove. Recitation-The Minuet, by Flavel Scott
 Mines.
 Miss Lottie Reynolds. Song-I Don't Want to Play in Your
 Yard
 Little Rebecca Harris. Recitation-By Special Request. G
 Miss Irene Evarts. Dance-La Belle Fleur.
 Miss Anna Brenner. gi Recitation-In Answer.
 Miss Mabelle Warner. Recitation--Mr. Burton's Curtains.
 w. Manning Reynolds. Solo-Bugle Song
 Miss Ida Barnes. ecitation-Highland Shepherdess.
 Miss Vera Cosgrove. -Cracovienne.
 Miss Millie Cosgrove. Hornpipe. Miss Anna Brenner, Miss Mabel Syner Recitation--Buy My Dolls.
 Little Rebecca Harris. Song-Sidewalks of New York.
 LlLDle bClH rlbuSIs ecitation--Mother's Children.
 Baby Beulah Barker. Song and Recitation-The Bootblack.
 Miss Gertie Roy. Misses Millie and Vera Cosgroves Miss Anna Brenner, Miss Mabel Syner and Miss Lottie Reynolds were especial ly good in their dances. It would hardly seem possible that amateurs so young could do the various dances So credit ably as they were performed. Little Rebecca Dale Harris brought down the house by her cute songs and dances, and in the song, '1 Don't Wand to Play in Your Yard" she did ex- tremely we'll
 Miss Mabelle Warner and w. Man. ming Reynolds concluded the program by two very neat recitations. All the parts were exceedingly well rendered, and the audience was highly apprecia- tive, giving enthusiastic applause and several encores The hall was entirely filled and a large number was turned away, there being no more seats. On this account the entertainment will be in a few weeks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Safe In Cannn.

Calcutta, April 16-Advices received by the viceroy of India from Sir Robert Low state that the followers of Umra Khan are returning to their homes. The dispatches further say that Lieutenant Fowler and the others of the British column who were taken prisoners by Umra Khan are safe in camp.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
SUDDEN DEATH.
Mrs. filling Died From Heart Disease Yes4
 terday Afternoon.

Mrs. AIIIng Died From Hehrt Disease YesH
 teTday Afternoon.
 Mrs. John filling, sixty years old died suddenly at her home on Spring street yesterday afternoon of rheuma- tism of the heart. At dinner time she was in her usual health, but toward the middle of the afternoon began to feel faint. Dr. Lambert was summoned, but the woman died in a few minutes after complaining of feeling faint. She had been a sufferer from rheumatisha for several years. Medical Examiner White was notified and after an invss- tigation rendered verdict in accord- ance with the facts Mrs. Alling leaves a husband and one child.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
VIII Increase Warns.

Fall River, Mass, April 16.-The man. ufacturers' association voted to-day to increase wages 121a per cent, the new rates to go into effect April 22 The vote is practical breaking of the iron clad agreement of which so much was written during the strike last fall and is also a determination to restore the wages paid previous to August 20, 1894
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Two Burned to Death.

Sydney, N. s. w., April 16.-An ex- plosion of gas occurred in No. coll fiery of the Dominion Coal company to-day About forty men were in the pit at the time, all of whom were res cued alive, except Daniel Hardy and Alexander McKinnon, who were burned to death. McKinnon was foreman of the mine
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Ex-Postmaster propped bend.

New London, April 16.-George D. Whittlesey, formerly postmaster in this city, dropped dead at S:3O last evening on State street, while on his way home. Death was caused by heart failure. He was sixty-five years of age, and leaves widow, who is the daughter of the late Lieutenant Governor Loomis.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Only One Man in the Box.

New York, April 16.-Tn the trial of Police Inspector Mclaughlin to-day, af- ter many talesmen had been questioned. five more jurymen were secured, but at the close of the days proceedings they were challenged. This leaves but cne judyman occupying the box.
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Germany Waking Up.

Berlin, April 16.-The North German Gazette announces that Germany will strengthen her squadron in eastern Asian waters to protect and maintain her commercial interest in view of the developments that the Chino-Japanese relations are taking. The ironclad Kai- ser and cruiser Princess Wilhelm are to be added to the fleet, the former be- coming the flagship of the squadron.
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Negotiations Are conolnded.

Washington, April 16.--Late this af- ternoon Secretary Gresham received a cablegram from Minister Dun at Tulio Japan, stating that peace negotiations between Japan and China were conclud- ed today"
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Prinneton n Winner

Washington, April 16,-Princeton won
 from Georgetown to-day by combina- |tion of timely hits and Georgetown's Ierrors in the seventh and eighth in- .nings. The local team displayed much dissatisfaction at Sneedon's umpiring.
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Bismarck Resting Quietly.

Berlin, April 16.-Prince Bismarck passed the day quietly in resting after the fatigue consequent upon the recent celebration. Friedrichsruhe has lost it's festive appearance and all the deco rations at the castle with the excep- tion of those in the great waiting hall have been removed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
FoulPlay suspeoted

Portland, Me-, April 16.-In the vault lin the house of Patrick Sullivan, on West Commercial street, tonight was hound the body of a month old baby. The police suspect foul play and are now Investigating. No arrests have yet been made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
Anotber Fight Declared OfY.

Buffalo April 16.-The flfteen-round boxing contest between Jim Daly of Buffalo and Joe Dunfee of Syracuse which was to have taken place here tonight was declared off on account oE threatened police interference
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Arrived From Her Trin

Halifax, April 16.-The British steam CT Newfoundland arrived to-day from her sealing trip. The total catch amounts to 13,754 skins and netted $18,- 61S
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Died of Appendicitis.

Chicago, April 16.-John McQuaid, the League baseball umpire, died to-day of appendicitis at the residence of his brother-in-law, Alderman Frank Law Ter. He was thirty-four years old.
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RaDid Transit Favored.

Albany, N. r., April 16.-The New York rapid transit bill passed the sem ate this afternoon, 2S to 0. It now goes to the governor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-17
One Hundred Years Old.

Woonsocket, R. l., April 16-Mrs Mary Mulvaney Sl1ifington celebrated her tooth birth day Monday by a. fami- ly reunion. She has three living chill dren.
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StiIIina A DendIock.

Dover, Del, April 16.-The 112th bal lot for United States senator resulted as follows: Higgins g, Addicks 5, Mas sey 4, Pennewill 1, Ridgely g, Bayard 1.
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COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.

The committee on claims met last evening and considered the petitions of John Whalen, Margaret Head, Marga- ret Hayes, Johanna Ensberg, Margaret Moran. Mary E. Pearson, Kate Boyle, Annie Gendall, Margaret Callahan, Rose Drew. Gilbert Kelly, and Kate Boyle for damages for injuries received; of Mary Lay, John J. Shea for abatement of sewer assessments. and of Anthony Carroll for reimbursement for expenses incurred in prosecuting charges. No action was taken on any of the peti- tions last night, but another meeting will be held in the near future.