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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-17

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND CoURIER:
A perplexing question always pre-
sents itself at this season-why we who
are heavy taxpayers are compelled to
assist in maintaining the "Hillhouse
High School, when young men are
able to give their so-called prom"
paying, some of them, as high as sew
enty-five dollars for one box for this
occasion. to say nothing of programs
and souvenirs painted by Kirby, deco
rators from New York, and numerous
other attendant expenses? This sub
ject should be thoroughly ventilated
and agitated as it is the source of
much discussion and pent-up indigna-
ton. A TAXPAYER.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-17

in st. Petersburg, in discussing the re-
port of the intention of the Russian
government to establish metallic cur
rency, says: This financial reform con-
sists in the coming of new gold pieces
which will exactly correspond in value
with the paper ruble-that is to say, a
ten-ruble gold coin which has hitherto
been worth fifteen rubies paper will
henceforth be made smaller, so as to
equal ten rubles paper, no more and no
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-17

Illinois has 10000 miles of railroad or
seventeen percent. of the entire mileage
of the United States. 1t is the opinion
of the Illinois commission that the
State has enough roads, and hence 1T
recommends a law restraining the
building of any more until called for by
public necessity.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-17

Professor Flinders Petrie, the Egypt
ologist, recently read before the British
Association of London a paper on CIV
ilization,'' in which he pointed out how
Europe is unsuccessfully expanding a
great part Of its intellectual and ply
steal strength in the endeavor to civ
ilize the Dark Continent. There would
be little gained, he thinks, if il sue
ceeded, "for the inferior civilizations
are developments as natural and as
fitted for those among whom they arise
as the higher, and it cannot succeed by
the means it has adopted. 1t is impos-
sible to supersede rapidly a low clvili-
cation by a high one because the in
dispensable pressure SO affects the
brain that it either destroys the race
subjected to it or positively lowers in
stead of raising it's intellectual capac-
ity. Savages perish under the burden
of European education"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-17

"A writer in the Youths Companion
recalls story that illustrates Bis
marck's magnanimity in his earlier
days. Count Rechberg called on him
once to show him dispatch from his
government, instructing the Count to
vote with Prussia at the next meeting
of the Diet Bismarck read the docu-
ment, and returned it to the Count, say
ing: This is evidently a mistake. 4"
Rechberg, in his turn, looked at the
sheet and changed color. Instead of
the official letter, he had, by mistake,
handed to Bismarck the secret instruc-
tions he had received concurrently,
calling upon him, While openly coun-
tenancing Prussia, to use his utmost
endeavors to cause the other German
States to vote against the measure.
For moment both statesmen looked
at each other in silence. Then Bis
marck said: Don't be upset. You
never intended giving me the letter.
Ergo, you never gave it to me; ergo, I
know nothing about the whole mat
ter
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-17
Notice.

Wecannot accept anonymous or return re-
jected communications. In all cases the
name of the writer will be required, not Tor
publication, but as u guarantee OF good falth
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-17

Woman's vanity sometimes obscures
her economy. 1t is related that when
the assessor of Newton, Kansas, called
on a bride a few days ago she got out
all the wedding presents, showed him
the expensive furniture up stairs, told
him the fabulous price that her hus-
band had been offered for the driving
horse, and in pricing the piano doubled
the original value $500. She felt GER
tain that all she had told the assessor
under the penalty of the law would be-
come public and would give her pride a
boost.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-17

"A peculiar political situation exists in
Bedford county, Pennsylvania, where
the selection of O. Republican candi-
date for congressman depends on the
vote of oAe delegate who represents
only himself and another voter
Southampton township No. | has only
two Republican voters, but although
no primary is held delegate is always
sent to the county convention. This
year the two contestants in the con-
gressional fight are, according to their
figuring, exactly even, not counting
the Southampton delegate, who thus
holds the balance of power. Whoever
captures this delegate will get the nomi-
nation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
A MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE.
Ex- Commissioner of Agriculture of New
 Jersey Ends His Life.

Ex-Commissioner of Agriculture of New
 Jersey Ends His Life.
 New York, Nov. 21-Helmas Romaine, ex-commissioner of agriculture of the state of New Jersey under Secretary Rusk, committed suicide last night at the Romaine homestead on Saddle river in Bergen county, New Jersey, under somewhat peculiar circumstances. MT. Romaine's residence has been in Pater- son with his family. Yesterday morn- ing he called at the place, visiting his cousin, John B. Romaine, who runs the old family mill and then spent the rest of the day with Frank Post, who is the keeper of the homestead, living in a small house near the mill. After tea, MT. Ro- maine, having learned that MT. Post and his wife were going to accompany John Romaine and wife to party, urged them to drive the horse with which he had come from Paterson, because 1t was bet ter than the farm animals. This was done.
 MT Romaine remained at Posts house with lad named Cornelius Newell, who helped on the farm. When the Romaines and Posts returned from the party at 5 o'clock this morning they found Helmas lying on lounge in MT. Posts house, dead. His legs were crossed; one hand. holding a revolver lay across his breast, and there was a hole in the head above the right ear. The relatives of the dead man can think of no cause for the act
 MT. Romaine has always been consid- cred a wealthy man, his possessions be- ing put as high as $150,000. He was very successful farmer, and made an ex- cellent reputation as commissioner of agriculture The place where the suicide occurred is one of the mills in Bergen county, and is widely known under the family name, 1t having been conducted by the Romaines for several generations.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
WITH ILLUMINATING GAS.
A Newspaper Man, Brother of Senator l Higgins, Suicides.


 Higgins, Suicides.
 Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 21.--Pennel c. Higgins, 45 years of age, brother of United States Senator Higgins, of Dela- ware, committed suicide today by inhal- ing Illuminating gas at his boarding place, No. 4O5 South Eighth street. MT. Higgins was a well known newspaper man, his last engagement being on the local staff of the Philadelphia Press. Two weeks ago he lost his position, and be- ing without funds he ended his life. He was unmarried.
 Last night MT. Higgins purchased a rubber hose with his last 50 cents and retiring early this morning he attached one end of the hose to the gas pipe in his room and placed the other end in his mouth. At 10 a. m. the odor of es- caping gas became so perceptible that the door of his room was forced open and he was found dead in the bed. He had been dead for several hours.
 Higgins was active in journalism here a dozen years ago and then he went to New York where for ten years he held various positions on New York and Brooklyn papers. A year ago he re- turned to Philadelphia and joined the staff of the Press, with which journal he remained until two weeks ago.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
CAPT. GLASS WINS.
The Texas to Go in the Dock Despite
 Admiral Bunce.


 Admiral Bunce.
 Washington, Nov. 21.-The navy de- partment has decided that certain imper- fections exist in the battleship Texas and has determined to make an effort to rem ed at a consultation of bureau chiefs in to which Capt. Henry Glass, commander of the unlucky ship, had been summoned from New York.
 declined to recognize that anything was circumstances there has been a clash of opinion between Capt. Glass and Admiral Bunce, the latter desiring to have the Texas to go out and drill with his squad ron, while Capt. Glass. who is compelled to risk his life and crew on the vessel, has urged that she be permitted to stay in a navy yard long enough to correct vari- ous defects which his intimate connec- ton with the vessel conyinces him im- peratively need correction.
 It was decided at today's conference that the ship should remain al Brooklyn at least thirty days, that new air com pressors should be installed to operate the hydraulic turret turning and steering apparatus which has So far fallen alto gether below expectations. because the air pressure "cushioning" the water power was uncertain.
 Capt. Glass is still here calling the at tention of the bureau chiefs to other de- sirable safe gnards against collapse and disaster. which hes hopes may be done simultaneously with the other work
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
ARRANGING FOR A BIG TIME.

A One-Time Democrat to Be Chairman
 of the Committee.
 Washington, Nov. 21.-It is stated that members of the republican national com mittee, who had conference upon the matter in New York yesterday, submitted to Chairman Hanna the name of Samuel w. Woodward president of the Washing- ton board of trade, as chairman of the general committee to take charge of the arrangements for the inauguration of President Mckinley. MT. Woodward has been a democrat all his life, but could not subscribe to the Chicago platform, and allied himself with the sound money democrats and contributed substantially to the support of Mckinley and Hobart.
 The name of Gen. Russell Alger, of Michigan, is mentioned in connection with the position of grand marshal of the inauguration parade
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
MORE TESTIMONY.
In the Mysterious Death of ArAbuckle.-
 Prisoners Being Held.

In the Mysterious Death of ArAbuckle.-
 Prisoners Being Held.
 New York, Nov. 21.-The four prisoners in the Arbuckle case were brought to the Harlem court this morning. They were held in $2500 each for examination Mon- day. Central Office Detective Valely says that he has traced Arbuckle to the St. Charles hotel Sixth avenue and For ty-fourth street, which place he left at 1:1O Thursday morning, taking an ele- vated road train for Harlem. At that time he had his watch, jewelry and mon ey on his person. He was found dying in Harlem an hour and a half later.
 The latest information in the hands of the police regarding the case Is that Arbuckle was seen on Thursday morn ing on the north side platform of the FNorty-second street elevated station He was very much intoxicated and was holding to a post, swaying backward and forward. Ten minutes before that he was seen entering Jimmy Wakeley's saloon on the northeast corner of Forty-second street and Sixth avenue He was ac- companied by a cabman. The police think it was probable that Arbuckle was loon, and that he was robbed on the ele- vated station or on one of the "L" trains. The detectives are making a tour of the elevated stations on the Sixth and Ninth avenue lines north of Forty second street and expect to get informa- tion confirming that they already have.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES A Bridge Over Village Creek
 ColIapses WITH SERIOUS RESULTS Thirteen People in Wagon Caught Under
 the Falling Structure AND FIVE WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED Ex-Commissioner of Agriculture of New Jersey Suicides-Brother of Senator
 Higgins Does Likewise
 Other Accidents.

Five young people were seriously in jured last night near Ensley City, and that they, with six others, were not killed outright, is a mystery. Six couples of young people living In the Ensley neighborhood went hay riding and were in wagon in charge of a driver. Everything went smoothly and all were having a fine time until about 7:45 o'clock when they came to the new county bridge over Village creek, about 200 yards above where the Ensley rail- road crosses the same stream. l As the horses and wagon arrived in the middle of the bridge the flooring gave way and horses, wagon and occu- pants were plunged fully fifteen feet to the water below. Almost at the same time the iron work of the bridge collaps- ed and fell, catching the young people in trap of iron and wood. THE INJURED.
 The following were injured, though only one is thought to be in danger of losing his life: Misses Annie Williams, Maggie Hardigan, and Etta Jones, and Messrs. Charley Barks and Will shan non.
 | NIT. SudHLOI IS tHe lllOSt SeTlOuSiy H. Jured of the five, and at last reports was still unconscious and in precarious con- dition.
 The others mentioned were badly in- jnred, though it was impossible to learn if any bones were broken.
 The other occupants of the wagon were badly shaken up and frightened.
 HOW IT HAPPENED.
 From what could be learned the bridge is new having only been completed and thrown open to the public within the past ten days. The State Herald report CT was informed that the sills must have been too short and from jostling were moved to such position as to slip from their supports. When they slipped the entire flooring of the span (the middle one) gave way and the wagon was pre- cipitated to the water. The jar, it is thought, caused the sides of the bridge to fall in.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
HOW THEY VOTED.
Results in Indiana, Mississippi, Tennes- see and North Carolna.-Slight Hitch on Dates.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov 21.-Indlana's official vote for president is finally cer- tifed and received at the state house. The official figures give Mckinley a plurality of 1S,421 in @ total vote of 637,- 057 McKinleys majority is 10,609. The increase over the vote four years ago is S3,334. The gold democrats cast 2,148 votes for Palmer. Four years ago the populists cast 22,20S votes, but this year they all went for the democratic ticket. Even with this the republicans show a gain of 6S,213, and this seems a gain of only 42,667 since Cleveland's election. The prohibition vote combined is 7,726 less than two years ago, when it stood at 13,050.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
FATAL EMERY WHEEL.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 21-By the bursting today of large emery wheel in the works of the Blacklock Iron foun- dry, at South Pittsburg, Tenn, George Mowk was instantly killed and George Welch was struck by flying fragment and so badly hurt that he will die. The shop was badly torn up.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
MIXED UP ON DATES.

Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 21.-There is a conflict between the federal and state laws regarding the time of the meeting of the electoral college. The federal law names the second Tuesday in January, while the new state law names the first Tuesday in December, which is Decem- Der l. Upon inquiry at the executive office 1t is learned that the electoral col lege will meet on the latter date.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
A COSTLY FIRE.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 21.-An extensive plant of the Chesapeake Guano compan3 in South Baltimore was almost totalI destroyed by fire this morning. The fire is supposed to be due to overheated pipes in the drying room. The loss Is estimated at between $50000 and $6O,000; partly in- sured The plant originally cost $1S0,000, but has not been in operation lately and had deterriorated in value.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
BIC FIRE AT ANTWERP.

Antwerp, Nov. 21.--A market building called "Lacite," together with number of shops and dwellings in the Rue Ou- daen, in this city, were burned last night. The loss is f70,000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
TRAIN WRECK AvERrEp.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Nov. 21.-An attempt was made to wreck the fast express bound east on the Nickel Plate last night. Eigh miles east of this city, near New Haven, the train was running at high speed when Engineer Tracy Saw huge rock, weighing 300 pounds. between the rafls and before he could check speed, the engine struck 1t and hurled 1t to one side.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
DENIED THEM PARDoNs.

Washington, Nov. 2f-The President has denied a pardon to Tom Watkins and John Rowland, of South Carolina, sen fenced in August last to six months each in Oconee county jail for removing and selling spurious liquors.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
THE DROUGHT ENDED.

London, Nov. 21.-A dispatch from Bombay says that the drought has been checked by a good fall of rain through out the district of Descan, and prices of grain are rapidly declining.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
A FATAL RIDE.

Ocala, Fla, Nov. 21.-Ernest McElE an- non was killed here today while trying to steal ride on a train. He was horribly mangled, but lived an hour. He said he was from Tallapoosa, Ga, where a brother, A. ". McElhannon, lived. The brother was telegraphed for and he or dered the remains sent to Oxford Ga., for interment
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22

Had the engine climbed the rock, there would have been frightful wreck. Some tramps nearby were arrested and are now in jail on suspicion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22

New Orleans, Nov. 21.--The official vote of Mississippi is: Bryan and sewall 55,- 933; Bryan and Watson, 1920; Mckinley and Hobart Gynch tickeD, 2702; OIill tickeD, 2,157; Palmer and Buckner, l. 021; Lowering and Johnson, 3991
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
RESULT IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 21.-North Caro- lina's official vote is as follows: McKin- ley, 155,222; Palmer and Buckner, 57S; Lowering, 635.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
ONLY A QUESTION or HOW MUCH.

Rshmond, Va, Nov. 21-The Virginia state board of canvassers does not meet until next week and the official an- nouncment of the vote will therefore be delayed. It Is of course only a question as to how much majority Bryan will be given.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-22
PARTNERSHIPS FIGURES

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 1.-Tennessee's official vote Is Bryan, 163,651; Mckinley, 148,773.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-08-14
IIdLLfNGEORD.

There was quite a little excitement on Whittlesey avenue early last even ing, caused by lively runaway. w. B. Turner's horse took a notion to run and did so, and two men in the carriage were thrown out, but escaped serious injury. The horse took to the sidewalk and caused consternation among the pedestrians across Center street, in close proximity to the electric car, and up the avenue, smashing up the car riage. The runaway was stopped with out further damage
 The outdoor concert by the National band last evening on the plains drew out the customary crowd of eager ls- teners. The program rendered was a very attractive one.
 The matter of abating the taxes for ten years and water rent for five years of the Housatonic company was dis posed of with little or no opposition at the special town and borough meeting. The Colony street matter was put over for two weeks.
 Benjamin Graham, a silversmith at R. Wallace & Sons, was overcome by the heat while at work soldering yes- terday and had to be carried home in q hack.
 Yesterday was another scoreher, and the cool wave predicted for Wednesday night had, up to s o'clock last evening, failed to show up. Hopes were enter tained that it would arrive before morning.
 Mrs AshaeI Andrews is attending the Advent camp meeting in Springfield, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs Fred Backes have a new son.
 The selectmen have ordered new chairs instead of the ungainly benches now in use for the auditorium in town hall, with. a seating capacity of 2S6. The cost will be about $500
 The firemen's picnic at Ulert Grove Saturday afternoon promises to be a big affair
 Miss Eliza Hayden has accepted a position as telegraph operator at Wind sor, and will begin her duties to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-08-14
OF IOC4E INTER EST.

Mrs. Klein of Bishop street, upon whom an operation was performed at the hospital about 8 week or ten days ago for appendicitis, is improving and the chance for her recovery is bright.
 MT. and Mrs. John Cocker and family of Waterville are visiting in West Ha- ven
 William Buell. of Waterville joined his family at Short Beach Wednesday. The party, which includes Mrs. Emma Coe and her sister, Miss Chase, of Simonsville, were expected home to- day
 J. Jerome Hayes and wife of this city returned on Monday to her mothers, Mrs. Abijah Catlin, in Harwinton, for the season.
 A pretty French reception ball will be held at Music hall in Waterbury this evening. Miss Ray of New Haven, who is well knonwn here, has accepted an invitation to attend. Miss Beau chemin of CoIlinsville, who was re- gently graduated from St. Joseph's con-
  There will be delegates from Bristol and other places. Professor DeVille of the Wheeler & Wilson band of Bridge port will conduct the music, assisted by other eminent musicions. Mayor Kilduff has accepted an invitation to be present.
 Rev. T. E. Davies of this city off, ciated yesterday in Seymour at the fun eral of his friend, the late Ava G. De Wolfe
 Professor Palmer and family of this city have returned from a very pleas ant stay in Prospect.
 A yachting party leaves Stony Creek Sunday. Leland Francis of Meriden and Judge Martin of Wallingford are in the party. They will go on a steam yacht, owned by Levi Francis of Wal Iingford. They expect to get to New York Monday, and take in other places about New York, and then spend the rest of the time at Martha's Vineyard, Newport and Block Island They will probably be gone week