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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
WHEELMEN BAD RISKS.
They MustPay Higher Premiums for Acci-
 dent Insurance.

Boston, Feb. 13.-The conference of mutual accident insurance companies of the United States, which assembled at Boston to discuss the bicycle rider as an accident risk, has finished it's dellb- erations. The companies have unani- mously resolved that bicycling is a haZ- ardous occupation, which they cannot insure against at the present rates of premium and that in future the cycler will pay double for his insurance or re- ceive less indemnity. or give up cycling so far as his accident Insurance is con- cerned. The following resolutions were unanimously passed:
 Resolved, That the use of the bicycle should be covered by additional cost or a reduction of the amount Of death and indemnity benefits; and it is recom- mended that this be provided for by either of the following methods: The adequate increase of premiums to cover the added risk, or the classification as an occupation of bicycle riders in a class twice as hazardous as the "pre- ferred'' risk. That benefits by acci- dents by bicycle riding be specially re duced The including of bicycling un- CT the policies to be covered only by specific permits at an extra premium.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
i COLD HOODED MURDER.
An Armenian in Worcester Killed by ar
 Unknown Assassin.

Unknown Assassin.
 Worcester, Mass, Feb. 13-The first deliberate premeditated murder that has taken place in Worcester in years, occurred in the Armenian quarter short ly before 1 o'clock this morning. Mesak Der Sahagian native of Tar sus, in Armenia, twenty-eight years old, and who had been in this country only a little over three months, was stabbed to the heart as he lay sleeping in bed, and the murderer made good his escape before any of the other inmates of the house were aroused.
 Bagadasar Shervonian, forty-two years of age, and a native of Harpoot in Armenia, who occupied a bed in the same room with the murdered man, quarreled with him about o'clock yes- terday afternoon, and no trace of him has been discovered since the crime was committed.
 Eight Armenians occupied a cottage at 2S Liberty street, where they lived together on the commonwealth plan. Bagadasar Shervonian, the man who is now missing, was employed by the oth- CTS as cook, and nominally had charge Of the house. Monass Margian and the murdered man occupied the same bed, and the former was suddenly awakened by a groan, to find his companion wei tering in blood by his side
 The police were notified, and at once took possession of the house and placed the inmates under surveillance The body was viewed by Medical Examiner F. H. Baker who ordered it removed to the morgue, where he conducted an autopsy this morning, which showed that death was almost instantaneous. The heart was pierced at the apex and then cut upward about three inches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
NORTH HAVEN.

Feb 19--A black. crocheted shawl found near 1T. P. Cheney's place is at the house of MT. A. N. Vibbert, who would be glad to restore it to the own CT on application.
 A larger number of ladies than usual met in the center chapel on Wednesday and sewed for the mission. A few took tea in the chapel and went to the church prayer meeting in the evening. Ar engagements are in progress to hold the annual free will offering meeting in the Congregational church on Monday even ing, February "A.
 One of the pleasantest events of the season was the gathering at the resi- l dence of MT. R. T. Linsley on Tuesday evening. The members of MT. Linsley' s
 Sunday school class of St. Johns parish, paid him a surprise visit. The class numbers twenty-one, but on ac- count of personal illness or sickness in the family several of them could not be present. Those who were at MT. Lins- | ley's were: Mrs. Joseph Pierpont, Mrs. H. I. Bassett, Mrs. Edward Dudley, Mrs. | Charles Dudley, Mrs. Stephen Gilbert, Mrs. Maltby Fowler, Mrs. Walter Red l field Mrs A. J. Thomlinson, Mrs. Eve | lyn Clinton, Mrs. Charles Brad
 ley. Those absent were: Mrs. H. F.
 Potter, Mrs Fred Blakeslee Mrs.
 Frank Stiles, Mrs. R. B. Goodyear, Mrs.
 George F. Blakeslee, Mrs. Charles Red field, Miss Mary Gilbert, Mrs. John
 Blakeslee, Mrs. Friend Clinton, Mrs.
 Joseph Galbaree, Mrs. O. A Allen.
 Mrs. Pierpont in behalf of the class presented Mir Linsley with very nice
 teachers Bible.
 l They did not come empty handed, but bountifully laden with the things that
 tempt the appetite and satisfy the
 hungry, and caused the table to groan
 with It's burden of good things. After
 an evening most happily spent in | pleasant conversation, interspersed
 with music and an earnest effort to re-
 lieve the aforesaid table all departed
 for their respective homes feeling that
 their effort to make the occasion pleas
 ant had been decided success. It was
 a complete surprise to Mir. Linsley
 who was away from home when the party arrived, but thoroughly appreciat-
 ed the effort to make it pleasant on his 1 account
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
4 FAMOUS PAINTING.
"fhe Christian Endeavorer," by ". Moran
 Drown, on Exhibition at tho Y. M. c. A.

"fhe Christian Endcavorer," by ". Moran
 Drown, on Exhibition at tho Y. M. c. A.
 The famous picture. "The Christian Endeavorer and the Drunkard," by W. Moran Drown of Boston will go on eX- hibition at the Y. NJ. c. A. on Chapel street to-day and will remain on exhibi- ton for week. MT. Drown is with the picture and worked on it for seven years before completing 1t. The picture is owned in England at present and was sold for $15,000 soon after its compile tion early last summer. It was dedi- cated to the Christian Endeavor society in the Temple in Boston, June z last, during the Christian Endeavor conven- ton in that city The picture is now being reproduced in wax for the Eden Musee in New York and the Woodbury Institute in New York has offered $25,000 for it. The picture is large, being Sxlo, an depicts real occurrence of a lady lifting a fallen drunkard. In the back ground are the walls of the Old South church in Boston. The original of the lady in the picture is Miss Olive Penney Hatch, who has written a poem on the same subject, which she will recite at the Y. M. c. A. afternoons and evenings during the exhibition.
 | The style of the picture is after that of Millett, the painter of the famous "Angelus," and every outline is so soft ened that an effect rarely found in paintings is produced. There is none of the bold detail so often noticeable in contemporary works in oil but every feature and point is toned down and softened, so that the picture seems more 1 like very distinct shadow than like a creation of the artist. It has re- ceived the highest praise from we'll known critics and is a picture which should be seen by all lovers of art. MT. Drown relates an interesting incident, showing how he was led to paint the 1 subject.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
FIRE IN HOSE HOUSE.
Narrow Escape of Members of Charter Oak
 Company of Meriden.

Meriden, Feb. 13-The lives of six firemen, members of Charter Oak hose company, were imperiled at an early hour this morning, while they were asleep in the Butler street station. Had it not been for the timely discovery of smoke in the quarters, the chances were against the men escaping suffocation. To the fact that one of the firemen is not a sound sleeper can be attributed the saving of the mems lives
 The origin of the blaze was a lighted pipe of tobacco in an overcoat pocket. the property of Captain Johnson of that company, which subsequently was destroyed, with a jacket and cap.
 Fireman John D. Roberts was first awakened by the smell of smoke Call ing to the men, they were soon aroused from slumber and aware that trouble was imminent. The usual night re- sponse in small seconds was made, and soon the men were on the main floor, and to their amazement, the south DOT tion of the inner wall was found ablaze The room was filled with suffocating smoke. The hand chemical extinguish- CT was put in working order, and soon the fire was extinguished. The damage will amount to about $100.
 The fire alarm indicator, bell and all the electrical apparatus are damaged.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
AMERICAN FALLS DRY.

Niagara Falls, N. r., Feb. 13--A re- markable condition exists here. The American Falls are practically dry and the water that is going over them could almost be calculated by the gall lon. Instead of the ordinary depth of from 3 1-2 to feet less than five inches of water in the deepest part is going over, while in some parts, notably near the Cave of the Winds, it is simply trickling over.
 The explanation for this is that the water has been diverted to the Cana dian Falls by reason of an immense dam of ice, on the Schlosser, reef, about two miles up the river To-day it is possible to walk from the main shore to Goat Island and for that matter be- tween all the islands without getting more than the eoles of the boots wet. It Is not believed that such condition ever existed before.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
r PERSON1E.

Rev. Henry Macbeth of Trinity church has changed his residence from 92 Park street to 34 College street.
 Mrs. M. Jewell Adams of West Ha- ven has issued cards for a tea on Feb ruary 19, from to 6.
 The Monticello club has voted that the use of the club house be given to Chairman Mills for the holding of his meetings whenever he should see fit to use it.
 James J. Buchanan, secretary of the Monticello club, has resigned his place on the board of governors, and Thomas M. Prentice, the ex-secretary, was ap- pointed to the vacancy on the board.
 Miss Hattie L. Hubbard, daughter of Fire Marshal and Mrs. Hubbard of 73 Asylum street, and Walter M. Church of Sherman avenue, son of James A. Church, the builder, were married We'd nesday night at the home of the bride, by Rev. MT. Prince, pastor of the Trin- ity NJ. B. church. They will reside at fl Beers street.
 F. H. Cheeswright, who has been or ganist and choir director at Trinity church for the past two years, will not remain after the 1st of May, but will go to fill position in New York
 Hon. w. D. Bishop. ex-president of the Consolidated road, who has been in Washington, D. C., some time, left yesterday for Florida, where he will stay several weeks before returning to Bridgeport
 Mrs. Hattie Darlington of New York is the guest of her relative, MT. and Mrs. c. B. Bunnell. They have also been entertaining for few days Miss Louise Beardsley, sister of Judge Mor- ris Beardsey of Bridgeport
 Rev. Percy Barnes of Yantic, who has accepted a call to Grace Episcopal church of this city, will begin his pas torate next week. Ash Wednesday. He preached in this church last Sunday, and his sermons were very acceptable to his hearers Since ReV..A. Douglass Miller left the parish, Rev. MT. Mitchell of Portland has officiated.
 Miss Hattie Munson of 415 Temple street returned on Monday from a two weeks visit at her sisters, Mrs. Green, in New York. She went to attend the coming out reception of her niece, Miss Edna Green. Eight hundred invita- tions were issued and the arrangements were in harmony with the extent of the affair,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
THE MECHANICS, nGCruREs.
Pictures of Important Buildings in Europe
 to be shown Tonight.

" Uu
 The lecture to be delivered this even ing in the Mechanics course by MT. Fox of Boston will be Illustrated by some interesting lantern slides representing the municipal buildings in the import" ant cities of Europe, MT. Fox has made a special study of this subject, and is fully competent to speak upon it from the point of view of a trained archi- tect.
 In view of the large amount of money constantly spent in our country on pub lie Buildings, the subject ought to be interesting to d large number of peo- ple
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14

appointed trustee on the insolvent es- tate of Louis Sohiele proprietor of the American Corset company on Franklin street, this city, S, B. Oviatt and George w, Osborn of this city were ap- pointed appraisers.
 Schiele's chief office is in New York. He owes creditors about $12O,0O0. It Is said he will pay creditors dollar for dol lar.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.

Bernard Mckiernan, saloon keeper at the corner of Greene and Franklin streets, paid S15 and $17.44 costs in the city court yesterday morning for vio- lating the liquor law last Sunday. \,
 Salvatore Esposito, who lives on Wallace street, was fined $15 and $1S.S6 costs in the city court yesterday morn ing for selling liquors without a li- cense.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
Free--S1OO

TN order to introduce our matchless FEM
 | PRES" 1896 wheel. we will ship free of charges, to any part of the United States, one of our famous S100 Bicycles to each of three persons obtaining the greatest number of words out of letters contained in the let ters THE EMPRESS BICYCLE COMPANY" For conditions of competition send stamped addressed envelope to Empress Bicycle Coua- pany, .9 Dearborn st., Chicago, Ill. jag 39t
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
Court Notes.

Burret Douglass was fined $2 for drunkenness and sentenced to ten days for breach of the peace in the city court yesterday. Douglass rented rooms of Mrs. Kehoe on State street and she had ordered him to vacate. He then q ocea11ltad han
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure rheumatism and neuralgia; entirely vege- table, safe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
Court of Common Pleas-Judge StudIey.

Court of Common Pleas-Judge StudIey. Before Judge Studley in the court of common pleas yesterday the suit Of Ernest W. Klebe against James M. De- Bowes was on trial. The action is one brought to recoyed SIS worth of furni- ture which the plaintiff alleges was wrongfully converted by the defendant to his use.
 Reynolds & Donovan appeared for the plaintiff and Lynch & Doroff for the defendant
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
SMEDLEY BROS. & CO.,,
 i5i to i75 Brewery Street.

Two carloads of Milburn Farm Wag- ons. up to date, with Connections tires.
 50 Grocery Wagons, top and no top, our own make, and acknowledged to be the best in market at prlce asked.
 Two and Four Wheeled Tip Carts, Trucks; Coal, Lumber and Milk Wag- ons, and all kinds of Business Vehicles. Harness of all description in stock and to order.
 Blankets, Robes, and general Horse Furnishings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-14
Probate Court-Judee Cleave,and

In the probate court yesterday morn ing Henry Rosenblatt of New York was
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-13
MIDLAND OFFICE LOCATED
Manager Holman Settles Down in tee Sede.
wick Block.

Manager Homan of the Midland road
established his office yesterday at 2M
Sedgwick block. for the transaction of
the business Of the road. Mr.. Homan
is an old and experienced railroad man,
having been connected with the bust
ness for quite a long time. The course
Of the Midland has been full of visisi-
tudes, but it is hoped that ell this may
change now for the better.
The road is now under a lease OF the
Frisco road, who have used K for some
time past. IT is now believed that ii is
beyond the peradveqlture OF doubt,
that the Frisco will purchase the road
as far as Ellsworth. Kan; a distance
OF 1o4 miles from Wichita If this oc-
ours. and IL is thought as above stated
1t win. undoubtedly, Wichita VIII be
made the end of the division This will
bring all the freight and passenger d.
vision offices 10 this city. The train
men also will of necessity take up their
residence in this city and altogetner il
Will make somewhat of an addition TO
the city. A round house will have 10
be constructed and all other minor ap-
purtenances to the end OF the division
The business concerning things in
this line viii begin Immediately, and
viii progress as rapidly as possible. II
is expected that everything will be COM
pieted and the road in running order
before the light downy fakes Of snow
begin to make the railroad men swear
because OF their multitude upon the
tracks
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-13

or IL may be in property, but Of one
thing l am certain and that IS that
property or money is there and il will
not be a long contested case
The only objection / ever had to
grandfather was that ne did not like
my father who was one of the best men
In the world and got mad at mother
because she loved my father and chose
10 marry him instead of selling herself
10 some old rich lord whom she did not
love. I glory in the spunk of my
mother and would rather she had mar
ried father with all his goodness even
IL she did run the risk of losing the
money OF my grandfather. OF course
granifat Their did not lei mother have any
of the benefit OF his money. but ne did
leave a portion of Il TO her children"
Mrs. Baker, what do you propose to
do with your money!" asked the re-
porter
Il hope to do some good with il, but
1 assure you il Will not make a fool Of
me- | expect 10 be the same plain per-
son I ever have been. 1 will have Just
the same friends | ever had and no one
will see a particle Of difference in me as
fer as sociability goes 1 expect TO
have few more of the comforts OF life,
but will try and make safe investments
of the money so that my family VIII
have a steady income.
Myself and daughter will leave for
New York next month and will go with
the rest OF the heirs 1 suppose to Ger
many. OF course / am glad to get the
money, but l would rather never receive
a cent of II if 1 thought for a moment
it would turn my head like people L
have read about"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-13
OFFICERS WERE APPOINTED
Wichita Wheelmen Sake Arrangements
for State Meet

for State Meet
At meeting OF the Wichita Wheel
men last night the officers to be in
charge of the races on the 18th and 18th
were appointed.
d. ". Roberts of st. Louis, member
Of the national racing board, will act
as referee, with Hal W. Mccoy and
Charley Preston OF this city as as
sistants
H. d. Crosby OF Topeka, chairman Of
of the course, with c. NJ. Irwin of this
city assistant
W. w Webb Of Topeka, chief council.
Kansas division, will act as judge. with
W. c. Beck and W. A. Hart of this city
assistants.
The timers will be Edward McClain,
Thomas Shaw and Edward Vail
Starter-M. II. Burt.
The following viii act as substitutes:
Fred Cossit, Gerald Volk. Charles ).
Swartz, l. w. West, /. y. Stage and
Charles Hfgginson.
A resolution was also passed allowing
no gambling nor dealing in intoxicating
liquors shall be allowed during the meet
Refreshment stands will be permitted
liberties beyond this. This is in the
hands of NJ. II. Burt.
All the home boys a re in active train
ing and have been for several weeks
Some of the boys will take in the whole
circuit. Entries was received yesterday
from two of NiSsouri's best men IN
Bruner from Kansas City and the
champion of Maysville, Mo-. and al
together an exceedingly interesting
meet is expected.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-13
Billy Myers Embarks In Business for Him.
self Today.

William Myers, the bookkeeper for
Sheriff Cone, resigned yesterday and
will embark in the business of the Wes-
tern Mercantile company today. Of
which Qle is the secretary and treasurer
Billy" as he is Familiarity called Is
[honored and respected by all and leaves
with the best wishes Of all about the
court house. He was thorough, COM
petent and made friends in the office,
which f1e has SO well filed and in leav-
ing bears the friendship and good wishes
of ALL. When Sheriff one was asked
concerning the matter. he said: ''If
the business of the office would justify
me in keeping a man for the place. I
would never let Billy go. He is the
best man 1 ever had about me- He
cannot be exceeded as an accountant
he is just perfect. And more than that
he is gentleman at all times. I would
like 10 be in a position to pay him such
a salary as he can always command:
but can't do ii, as there Is no business
in the office and what little work there
is / must do il myself to make the office
pay expenses"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-13
COMING LOCAL E VENTS.

All members OF the supplied choir OF
st. Johns church are requested to be
present at rehearsal this Thursday
evening at 7:45 O'Clock
The Epworth league OF St Paul's
church, CL Ed will give social on
the church lawn, corner Thirteenth
street and Lawrence avenue, Friday
evening, Aug, II.
There Will be a Republican rally to-
night at the corner of Fifth avenue and
Oak street. Good speakers and a rous-
ing good time expected by the Fourth
ward Mckinley and Hobart club. Some
action will be taken toward uniting all
the clubs Of the city into one large or
ganization which viii have a member
ship of more than 5000. Come out and
have two hours of solid Republican en-
joyment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-13
the result is as you read it in the dis

the result is as you read it in the dis
patch.
81 have great hopes of the western
trade and 1 understand that the Frisco
will make arrangements with the Union
Pacific at Ellsworth, whereby that road
viii be a regular competitor for the
trade from this section. Colorado
should use the products Of the Arkan-
saS valley and there is no reason in the
world but what this section of the coun-
try should supply the needs of that sec
tion- 1 remember well when Colorado
used to send potatoes to Wichita. but
that time is past now and the market
must be supplied from this end. Irri-
cation has failed there and with the
big crop here and good freight rates
things viii be different
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-13

reduced to s. and the membership in
creased accordingly.
The advantages OF the association
are not small by any means. especially
IN these hot. dry summer months The
gymnasium is a great attraction TO the
young men. who ara either students or
whose work IL within Office walls. But
the one attraction which - great boon
is the baths. Any member can take a
bath whenever he chooses and "a often
as he may desire. A good shower bath
these hot days can hardly be fully APP
preciated unless one tries sample.
The association needs all the support
which can be given. and II any one
thinks they do not get value received
they-they-oh. well. never mind what.
IL had better not be said. anyhow.