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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-26
KNIGHTS rEMP1AR.
New Haven Commandery.

. D New Haven Commandery. New Haven commandery No. 2, Knights Templar, gave reception and ladies' night to the commander, Willis L. Mix, and his associate officers last night in their rooms in Masonic temple on Church street The following was the program:
 Piano Solo-Kamennoi-O -Ostrow.. .. " .. .............. Rubinstein
 Miss Pickett Song-Measuring the Baby. Anon
 Wallace s. Moyle. Gondolier's Love Song, Richmond
 Miss Sadie M. Thompson. Arthur D. Perkins and his Pipelaphone. Song-Rock of Ages. .............. :. ,"t.. ', ..,....F Frank N. Sheppard
 Thomas l.. James. Recitation.... 2. .. :. ..............
 Miss Mildred Richards. song-Cross and Crown J. R. Thomas
 H. w. Pickett. Arthur D. Perkins, the "Entertainer," in his latest original song, '"The Butchers Lament" little Mon sense" some Character Bits" and his "Dialest Representations. Song.. .. .. .. ............S Selected
 Edgar c. Stiles. Bedouin Love Song. ..............P Pinsuti
 Daniel A. Jones. Song.. .. .. .. ....,....,........Se Selected
 Masonic Quartet. Shadowgraphs.. .. .. Martini The following were the committee, Fred H. Waldron, David R. Alling, Charles D. Rounds, Henry Fresenius, Reuben H. Tucker, George H. Scranton, Harold w. Pickett.
 Over 300 of the members and their families were present. A light lunch was served.
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The amendment was seconded by Commissioner Bishop and the vote re- suited in a tie, Commissioners Hoyt, Bishop and Johnson voting In the af- f1rmative and the three democratic commissioners in the negative.
 Commissioner Johnson-I will now follow a precedent set by MT. States when he was president of the board last year. As president I will vote again on the amendment, dissolve the tie and declare the matter referred to the corporation counsel.
 Commissioner Grant-Well, see Mir. Bishop that you have taken water Only a little while ago you thought that the corporation counsel's opinion was not needed and so voted and now you vote to refer it to the corporation coun- sel.
 Commissioner Bishop-Well I think that's the best way to untangle it.
 Commissioner States-It seems to me if this board can't do business without running with everything to the cor poration counsel 1t had better adjourn immediately sine die.
 Commissioner Bishop--I now move in order to expedite the matter that the clerk be instructed to obtain the written opinion of the corporation counsel as soon as possible and if the opinion is favorable to the railroad company, the acting superintendent of streets shall forthwith notify the railroad company that the work may be begun immedi- ately.
 This motion passed unanimously Next Commissioner McGann wanted to know why the order requiring D. M. Welch & Son to lay walk at the cor ner of Congress avenue and Commerce street had not been carried out. The matter was finally referred to the cor poration counsel to ascertain all the facts in reference to a former injunc- tion brought by the firm and to de- ternine whether or not the city can compel the laying of t1agging or ar tificial stone.
 Commissioner Hoyt reported that a lot on Hurlburt street was being used as a dumping ground and loose papers were flying about through the road way. The matter was referred to the board of health.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-26
LAID AT REST.
Funeral of Walter H. Lord Yesterday
 Afternoon.

Funeral of Walter H. Lord Yesterday l Afternoons
 The funeral of Walter H. Lord took
 place yesterday afternoon at o'clock at his late residence, 84 Lafayette
 street. The services at the house, which were very impressive, were conducted by Rev. M. Miles, assistant pastor of the United church. In his prayer he spoke words of consolation to the be-
 reaved family and friends and spoke of the fidelity and honor which had
 characterized the deceased as a. soldier and citizen and in all the various relations of life. A delegation from Harmony lodge, I. O. O. F., conducted Odd Fellow services at the house-fo1- lowing the church burial service. The house was filled to overflowing with
 sorrowing friends and a. large number
 stood in waiting outside. Among those
 present was a large representation of Company I. Fifteenth Connecticut Vol
 unteers, in which deceased served in the war, about sixty members Of Ad-
 miral Foote post, c. A. R., in uniform,
 the members of the board of relief of
 this city and members of Harmony lodge Mo- 5, I. O. o. F., of which bodies deceased was an esteemed member
 MT. Lewis of Lewis & Maycock was the undertaken in charge. The floral tributes were many and splendid, silent but eloquent testimonials of the high esteem and bonds of true friendship in which the deceased was held. Among the floral tokens were g. large scroll from the Fifteenth Connecticut Volunteers association; a broken car wheel and broken column from rail- road shopmates; shield from Com pany I; Tyre from the republican town committee; an anchor from MT. and Mrs J. A. Church callas from Miss Lewis; Easter lilies from Mir and Mrs. R. D. Shepard; roses from Mir and Mrs. R, B. Hemingway of North Ha- ven; and large bunch of callas, Mrs. w. H. Lord.
 The bearers were non-commissioned officers of Company 1, Fifteenth Con necticut Volunteers-William M. Att water, James A. Church, William H. Hubbard, Oscar F. Ives, Riley Phillips, Daniel c. Ackley.
 The interment was in the family lot in Evergreen cemetery, the Grand Army men marching in procession to the cemetery. Among those in attend ance were many prominent men of the city, including Mayor Hendrick.
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ALL GLASSES SURPRISED
NEW ACTION TAKEN BY THE NEW
 BOUNDLAND GOVERNMENT.

| The Whitewayites May Appeal to the Pork Packers and Flour Shippers of the United
 States if They Are Forced to the Wall In
 the Fight.
 St. Johns, N. F., April 25.-The Whiteway leaders in both branches of the legislature read a statement this afternoon announcing that Canada was still considering the propositions of the Newfoundland delegates for a federal ton of the two provinces and advising an adjournment for fortnight pending the receipt of an answer.
 This action Is surprising to all classes and it may be that the government has become alarmed at the opposition developing and Is trying to arrange an alternative course.
 The Telegram, a Whiteway organ, announces a policy of retrenchment and strict economy In the hope of pre- serving Newfoundland independence. The Whitewayites if forced to aban- don the plan of confederat ton intend to appeal to the United States pork packers and millers who ship pork and flour to Newfoundland, believing that they will float a loan, giving good security, so as to keep the market in their own hands. The Americans en- gagged in the fishery industry on the Newfoundland coast are also expected to help with the same object fin view.
 The chances of confederation have decreased greatly in the minds of the party followers, although PremierWhite- way strenuously insists upon it, hold ing that otherwise nothing will be left but bankruptcy. If the colony is un- able to meet the interest on the loans due on June 30 next it must default and the constitution will be abrogated as England is ruling Newfoundland as crown colony.
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MAJOR B. r. BLAKESLEB.
Death of One of Ha, tford's Leading vet-
 erans of the war-Was on Governor liar .Tiaou,s GfaR

Death of One of Hal tford's Leading vet-
 erans of the war-Was on Governor liar
 .Iison's Staff.
 Hartford, April 25.--Major B. F. Blakeslee of this city died at the re- treat for the insane at 1 o'clock this morning from general paresis. He was committed as a patient in December, 1891, and was not thereafter in a con- dition mentally to admit of his return to the activities and surroundings here, in which he was an influential factor for twenty-five years after the war.
 Major Blakeslee was one of the best known veterans of tI1e Sixteenth Con- necticut, and was prominent in Grand army circles in the state. He was a native of Southington and was one of the original members of the Hartford City Guard. He was badly wounded in the head at Antietam, and again in the head at the battle of Nansemond. His regiment, in which he. served, was cap- tured in Plymouth, N. C., April 20, 1864, and Lieutenant Blakeslee, with his as- sociate officers, spent the summer of 1864 in the rebel prisons Of the south, After the exchange was affected in 1865 he returned to the service at New bern, N. C., being stationed there with the Sixteenth, until the close of the war His service throughout was marked by great personal courage and gallantry.
 After the war Major Blakeslee en- gagged In business in this city, and for years was an active member of the Hartford board of brokers. He was on the staff of Governor Jewell, holding the position of assistant quarter-rnaster general. He occupied the same position on the staff of Governor Henry B. liar rlson of New Haven, the chief of the quarter master generals department at that time being General Arthur L. Goodrich.
 He was the historian of his regiment, and its only published history is from his pen. It was one of the first regi- mental histories that was issued in the state. a
 Major Blakeslee was never married. He leaves a sister, Mrs Corbin of New Britain. His life was one of Christian sincerity and fidelity.
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FEARFUL GAS EXPLOSION
FORTUNATELY THOUGH NO ONE
 WAS FATALLY INJURED.

Tn the Restaurant Where tho Explosion
 Occurred There Were Many People and
 Every One Was Thrown About Windows
 Shattered and Glass Broken.
 Boston, April 25.-A terrific gas ex- plosion took place in the cellar of Yer celll's saloon, at the corner of Tam worth and Lagrange streets, about 2 o'clock tonight, causing a damage of at least $1,OOO. Although the saloon on the first floor and the dining room above had been crowded all in the building with the exception of Joseph Vercelli escaped uninjured, and he was slightly burned about the face and neck.
 A few moments after the crowd of diners to the number of probably six ty, in the dining rooms up stairs and a dozen or more men in the saloon on the street floor were startled by having every gas jet in the building suddenly exttnguished. Everyone upstairs rush. ed into the street, while those in the saloon rose to their feet.
 As they reached about for their hats Joseph Verceln, who was behind the bar, ran to the corner of the room and opened the cellar door. An explosion followed instantly, and everyone in the room was thrown about like a cork. The glass in the basement windows were two large plate glass windows were broken, while croclsery, bottles of liquor and furniture were wrecked. A fire fol- lowed the explosion in the basement, but 1t was so quickly extinguished that the damage from this cause was trifling.
 The explosion was due evidently to a leaky gas pipe, but no one is known to have a light anywhere near 1t.
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SUICIDE IS NOW ALLEGED
LEFB INSURANCE OF CASHIER RIS4
 LEY HAS NOT BEEN PAID.

It Is Because of the Rumous That He Did
 Not Die Natural Death and 1t is Probe
 able That the Body of the Deceased May
 be Exhumed to Settle the Matter.
 Hartford, April 25.-It has been learn ed in thts city that the Aetna Life In- suranoe company of this city, in which Cashier Risley held a policy has not yet settled with the heirs of the de- ceased, the amount which Risley Oar- ried upon his Afe, $So,OOO. The delay in settling by the insurance company, 1t is rumored, is because of the stpries that Rasley committed suicide and that he ddd not die a natural death.
 In connection with this there is an- other run1or to the effect that the body of the deceased bank cashier may be exhumed and an examination be made of the stomach for the purpose, if pos sible, of finding traces of poison. The physician who attended Risley regards the story of suicide as GbsllTd.
 The officers of the life insurance con- pany which, it Is said, is to have the examination made. will not talk regard ing the matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-26
Committee on Claims.

The committee on claims held a lengthy session last evening and con- sidered the petition of Johanna Enberg, Margaret Head, John Whalen, Mar garet Callahan and Gilbert Kelley for damages for injuries, of John J. Shea for abatement of sewer assessment and of Anthony Carroll for reimbursement for expenses incurred in prosecuting charges for expenses incurred and ln- juries received resulting from alleged incorrect measurement given by the board of public works, In executive session the committee decided not to make public it's recommendations until after they had been reported to the court of common council
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Novel Steps Taken.

New London, April 25.-The Conson- dated railroad has taken novel steps in a case in Groton, protesting against the granting of liquor license to saloonkeeper named Hitchcock, who in- tended opening a saloon near the rail road station. The officials of the road have sent in a protest to the county
 commissioners against granting the license on the ground that a saloon in the vicinity of the depot would be ob- Jectionable to the patrons of the road It is stated that the road will endeavor to enforce the rule all along the line.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-26
Oninm Joint Ralded.

Hartford, April 25.-Joseph sharf, a government inspector from New York, came to this city to-day and raided an opium joint in the rear of 159 State street near the Chinese Joss house. Twenty-six cans of opium were found in the place, twelve of which were filled. These were seized and taken to the police station. The Chiramen arrested are Joe Him, Wong Swon, Ink and Bo Fee All three were taken before United States Commissioner Marvin tonight and held in $500 bonds for a hearing Saturday at 12:S0 o'clock.
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Tt was a Close Call.

South Norwalk, April 25.-William Burp, Iineman employed by the Nor walk Electric Light company, received a shock from a live electric light wire this afternoon and narrowly escaped death. He was engaged in repairing a wire on an iron pole and in some way he came in contact with the live wire. He was rendered unconscious and his head fell over so that his neck rested on the live wire. Henry McAdam, an- other lineman, pulled Burr away and the latter dropped to the pavement. He was uninjured, except having re- ceiYed burns about the face andsnecka
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ExciteInent at a Fire.

Waterbury, April 25-While the fair of St. Andrews church of this city was in progress in the city hall this evening, a French flag, which was suspended just over one of the lighted gas jets, caught fire, and the flames communicated immediately to four streamers, which ran up to the center of the hall, to bunch of decorations of bunting. Several men quickly seized the burning bunting and ex- tingulshed the fire. There was consid- erable excitement in the hall, and but for the timely work of the men in putting out the fire a disastrous fire would have undoubtedly resulted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-26
Judge Cowell,s Appointments.

Waterbury, April 25.-The measure recently passed by the genral assembly, recognizing the police Eourt in this city into a city court becomes opera tive on May G. Representative Cowell of this city, who was elected judge of teh court, tonight announced the ap- pointments of Senator Daniel Webster as prosecuting attorney and Attorney Nathaniel F. Bronson of the law firm of Terry and Bronson of this oity, as clerk of the court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-26
SENTENCED TO roUR TEARS.
James Smith Has Been Given Long Tern
 in Prison,

James Smith Has Been Given Long Term
 in Prison.
 Albany, April 25.-James Smith, alias Cheeky Ned" Hardman, came into court to-day, accompanied by Minnie weevil, alias Maud Ward. to plead to the indictment for grand larceny in the second degree in purchasing dress goods from Whitney & Co. and using a worthless check in payment a game they worked successfully in Boston and elsewhere. The prisoners pleaded gull ty to the indictments. Hardman said his real name was Hardman. He had received a five year sentence In Chicago for playing the confidence game, but was pardoned after serving ten months.
 Hardman said that Minnie did not know that he used a bad check.
 Judge Clute sentenced Hardfnan 10 four years and six months at hard la bor at Clinton prison and suspended sentence on Minnie, with a warming that if she was arrested again these charges would be pressed.
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Died in the Bacrnre Room.

Waterbury, April 25.--John Brown, aged forty-f1ve, of Waterville, while walking along on the track this even- ing, was struck by an east bound freight train, No 22O, on the New Eng land roads about half mile east of WaterviIle. The back of his skull was crushed in. He was brought to this city on the west bound passenger train due in this city at TAO, but he died in the baggage room of the New England station.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-26
Carver in the Lead.

wilkesbarre Pa, April 25.-A pigeon shooting match took place here to-day between Dr. Carver, champion shot of the world, and H. D. Swartz of scran- ton. A strong breeze prevailed through out, making it difficult work for the contestants. The birds were shot from five unknown traps at a distance of thirty yards fifty yards boundary. The score at the finish stood: Carver S5 out of 96; Swartz 50 out of 95.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-26
ON THE RA1L FIELD.
Results of the Games in the Big League
 Yesterday.

Results of the Games in the Big League Yesterday. At New York-The New York and
 Bostons played another red hot game
 to-day in which the former proved the victors. Both pitchers did great work
 as only one earned run was made by
 each team. The New Yorks' other two
 were the result of a huff of a thrown
 ball by Lowe, which, if held, would
 have put out the side with only one
 run. One of Boston's runs was earned, the other was the result of base on balls. Van HaltHen's stupid work in
 being caught off third base cost New York at least one run, Lowe made wonderful one-handed stop and then threw out the base runner. The score:
 Boston,. .....0 o 2 o 0 0-2 New York....0 0 8 0 0 0 o o "-3
 Hits-Boston 5. New York 8. Errors Boston 2. New York B. Batteries Bannon, Nichols and Ganzel; Meekin and Farrell. At WashingtSh-The Phdladelphias
 defeated the home team to-day by better hitting at opportune times. Car sey and Mercer were hit hard. The lat ter in the fifth inning was superseded by Mullarkey, who allowed the Phila- delphias six hits during the remainder of the game. Joyce and Mercer made home runs. In the ninth inning Sulli- van and Turner collided in left field, and the former had to retire. The score:
 Philadelphia o 5 4 o 1 O ~-15 Washington 3 8 i 0 2 o o 1-10
 Hits-Philadelphia IS, Washington 12. Errors-Philadelphi 8, Washington B. Batteries-Carsey and Clements; Mer- cer, Mullarkey, Mcclure and Mahoney.
 At Baltimore-Brooklyn batted out a victory. Gleason was pounded badly in four innings while Lucid kept the Bal timore batsmen guessing in all but one inning. Treadway made home run The scoVe: Brooklyn ...0 8 0 o 0 8 5 2-14 Baltimore II 0 o 0 4 0 O. 6
 Hits-Brook1yn 21, Baltimore 10. Err rors-Brooklyn 4, Baltimore 4. Batter ies-Lucid, Stein and Grim; Gleason end Robinson.
 At St. Louis-Cleveland won to-day's game here in dashing style and without an error. Both Ehret and Cuppy pitched in winning form. Misty rain fell during the entire game. Burket and McKean made home runs. The score: Cleveland ....1 o o o 0 3 CA St. Louis ......0 0 o o 0 0 0 0-2
 Hits-Cleveland 2, St. Louis. 6. Err Cleveland 0, St. Louis 2. Batter | and Thinner; Ehret and | Peitz.
 At Cincinnati-Hart pitched great l ball to-day and held down the home | team. Foreman was weak in a Npinch | and allowed the visitors to hammer out | three two-baggers in the ninth. The score!
 Pittsburg ....o i l 0 0 2 0 0 3-7 Cincinnati ...1 9 0 0 0-4
 Base 11its-Pittsburg 10, Cincinnati 6. 2, Cincinnati g. Bat teries Hart and Sugden; Foreman and Spies.
 At Cunningham pitched good ball this afternoon, allowing mo more than two hits in any one in- aing. Louisville took batting streak and scored thirteen runs in three in- lings on sixteen hits. The score: Chicago ......0 2 2 0 o o o 0-4 louisville ...1 0 0 5 4 O-15
 Hits-Chicago 2, Louisville 20. Errors Chicago 8, Louisville D. Batteries stratton and Moran; Cunningham and Cole.
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Rnas ia Heard Frnr,

Stony Creek, April 25.-F. M. Hubbard, the postmaster of this town, whose as- sistant, A, J. Ross disappeared with $19O from the money order receipts, has made good the loss of the money to the postal department. Friends of the missing assistant In the place have re- ceived letters from Ross, who Is now in England
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To ee to London.

The Donovans, James B. and Fannie, who are making such c hit at Poli's Wonderland this week, will sail for Europe on June 6. They are to report at a prominent London theater on June 25, where they will remain several months and from there will go to Liverpool and then to Australia
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Found Dead in Her House.

New London. April 25.-Mary F. Lat inner, aged eighty-fve, widow of the late Benjamin Latimer. was found dead this afternoon at o'clock this af- ternoon in the old Hampstead house where she resided. The woman was found by her granddaughter. Mrs. Latimer was last seen alive at 9:30 yes- terday morning by the neighbors. Death resulted from heart failure.
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Killed By Lightning.

Westfeld, Mass, April 25.-William Miles, aged sixty-fve, a laborer, was instantly killed by lightning this after noon on the land north of the town known as Hampden Plains; two horses were also struck dead by the fatal cur rent, and negro, Anthony Harvey, was made unconscious by the shock, but sustained no other injuries.
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Killed on the Rails.

Chester, Mass. April 25.-A middle aged man, evidently a tramp, was kill- ed by the cars while walking on the track near this station this afternoon. In his pockets were a cake of soap, q broken comb and three cents. He has net been identified
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AnExcItinc Contest.

Providence, April 25,-Dartmouth de- feated Brown this afternoon in their second game in an exciting contest by the score of 8 to 3. The field was mud dy, yet some excellent ball playing was exhibited Brady, Browns substitute pitcher, was pretty wild. After the first inning Dtnsmore succeeded Patey in the box for Dartmouth. Brown came near scoring again several times.
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Bill Cook in Albany.

Albany, April 25.-The notorious Bill Cook. train robber and desperado, ar rived here from the west to-day to serve a sentence of forty-five years in the Albany penitentiary for general out lawry. The prisoner had twenty com- panions.
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Was Fatally Hurt.

Middleboro, Vt, April 25.-L. Crosby Barrows. a farmer of this town, aged sixty-f1ve, was fatally hurt this rnorn- ing while rolling land. His horses ran, throwing him off, and 1t is supposed the roller ran over him. He died an honr after the accident.
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Billy HIll is Ready.

Boston, April 25.-Billy Hill, the pick anniny, deposited a forfeit at the Sport ing Review in support of challenge to fight solly Smith, zeigler or Marshall The Seaside A. c. will be asked to offer a II1rse