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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
IN THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,


 A Fine Gift to the Bank from MT.
 Henry F. English~The Banks Por-
 traits of Its Directors.
 The First National bank of this city Is soon to receive a beautiful and high ly appropriate gift from MT, Henry r, English, one of the banks board of directors, viz, very fine oil portrait, life size, of the lamented eX-Governor James E, English, who was for so many years financial power in this community and who was one of the founders of this well known and promi- nent New Haven banking institution-a man whose private life was blameless and whose public life did honor to our city, state and nation. MT, English's noble stand while in congress against slavery at time when many demo- crats were yielding to the south reflects great honor upon his memory, The de- ceased eX-governor's portrait was ex- ecuted by our distinguished artist, Mir. Harry l. Thompson, at the order of MT. Henry F. English, and it is indeed an admirable and ideal portrait, admir- ed and approved by all who have seen it. It is on exhibition at Cutters inner art gallery for a few days.
 A number of portraits of the late ex- Governor English have been painted by celebrated artists, including no less master of portraiture than the fam ous Eastman Johnson, but none has succeeded in producing better like ness or a more satisfactory picture gen. orally than the one just completed by Mir Thompson.
 The latest work of Artist Thompson is characteristic of the painters best efforts. The pose of graceful and life | like, yet none of the subjects vlgor, which was always manifest, even in his attitude, has been sacrificed.
 MT. Thompson has in his studio a portrait in process of completion of the late Daniel Trowbridge. This Is a com mission from Mrs. Montgomery his granddaughter. Like the late ex-Gov- ernor English the late MT. Trowbridge was formerly director of the First | National bank, and when completed the Trowbridge portrait will be hung in the directors room of the bank, On the walls of this room have already been hung portraits of the late H. NJ Welch, formerly president and father of Pierce N. Welch, who were directors of the in- stitution, all sterling citizens and men of great usefulness and much influence in our community. It is the purpose of the present board to obtain portraits of all former directors now deceased.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
FtmanctaI.
More Animation Witnessed in the Stock
 Market Yesterday.

More Animation Witnessed in the Stock
 Market Yesterday.
 New York, May 25.--There was more animation shown in the dealings on the stock exchange to-day than for many weeks past, and some buying by con- mission house agents gave evidence of slight weakening of outside interest in the market Sales for the day reach ed an aggregate of over 200, 900 shares, and were much better distributed through the list than has been the case in the recent trading. There was a dis play of considerable strength, which carried most stocks, at one time or an other, above last nights close, but the sales for profit taking were quite heavy and carried prices down at the close The market is still in control of the professional traders, and their tactics offset the clements of strength. New Jersey Central gave evidence of hay ing reached point of resistance to further depression. The removal of the pressure on this stock for the time be- ing was quite relief to the market Sugar was strong on the belief that the plan offered by the tariff bill in the senate would help it's change of pass age. The dealings were larger than for some time, and were second only tc those in Chicago Gas.
 The dealers in the latter stock were inclined to take an exceedingly conser. vative view of the benefits assured by the action of the Illinois senate in pass ing the gas frontage and consolidation bills on reconsideration. The stock die advance sharply on the news of the passage, but was carried down by heavy realizing sales. The tone oi speculation generally showed consider able access of confidence, various causes contributing to this feeling Yesterdays decision of the supreme court denying the right of the inter state commerce commission to fix rail road rates still exercised a favorable | influence on railroad values, not on ac count of the immediater ess of the de cision. but owing to the belief that i insures the advocacy by the commits
 sion of a law to authorize railroad pool | ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
THEY WANT YOUNG coRcoRAN.

Derby and Bridgeport Want the Twirl-
 er-Michael Leahy Wanted By State
 League Team.
 Phil Corcoran of this city, brother of Tommy Corcoran, the great short stop, who is now playing with Cincin- natl, has just received offers from the Derby State league team and from Manager Rourke of the Bridgeport State league team both of whom are very desirous of securing young Cor coran. He is a twirler of no mean abil- ity.
 Michael Leahy of this city, who has been playing with Waterbury, is now at home, and is considering several offers from teams of the State league, but has not yet decided which one he will &C., cept.
 Young Diamonds on Deck.
 The Young Diamond Baseball club of Wallace street would like to play any teams whose members are under four teen years of age. Challenges may be sent to No. PAT Wallace street. Dave Brown Is captain Of the Young Dia- monds, Joe Lahy Is pitcher and Johr Gallagher catcher. The club has beer organized about two months and is do ing some good playing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING.

Union Organization of Kings Daugh-
 ters at Epworth M. E. Church To-
 Day.
 The eighth annual meeting of the union organization of the Kings Daughters and Sons of New Haven will be held this Wednesday, afternoon and evening in the Epworth Methodist Episcopal church, corner Orange and Edwards streets. The afternoon ses- sion, beginning at 2:90, will be taken LID largely with reports from the officers and various circles. Supper will be served at half-past five. At the night session there will be an address of wei come by the pastor, the Rev. Bertrand M. ripple, while the speaker of the eve ming will be Mir. John Dewitt, presi- dent of the International Commercial Travellers circle of Kings Sons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
Young Diamonds on Deck.
DISAPPEARED FROM HOME

Charles s. Sennett, aged thirty years. a painter, living at Auburn street, left his home very early yesterday morning and has not been seen since, though search was at once instituted. His folks think that he has wandered out of the city Id lost his way. When last seen Sennett wore heavy fur cap, dark suit and full beard.
 Sennett is somewhat demented, and has been confined to the almshouse sev- eral times. He was last released April 20
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
MISSING FROM HOME

It was reported to the police yester- day that Sarah Dickerman of 1O4 Ro- sette street was missing from her home. Mrs. Dickerman is forty years of age and is thought to be somewhat demented. She left home about six o'clock yesterday morning, saying that she was going to take a walk. She wore a blue outing suit and a sailor hat. Nothing has been heard from her and it is feared that some harm may have befaIIen her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
AT MORRIS COVE.

Improvements Being Made at the Pop
 ular Resort.
 Many Improvements are being made at Morris Cove, and the houses and grounds are being put in excellent con- dition.
 At the Pequot house awnings have been put up at the windows by the room owners and other Improvements arranged for.
 The trolley facilities this summer are to be better than ever, and the high ways are being put in excellent condi- tion by the town authorities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
IMPORTANT NOMINATIONS.

Edwin H. Conger to Be Minister to
 Brazil. Washington, May 25.-The president to-day sent the following nominations to the senate:
 Edwin H. Conger of Iowa to be en- voy extraordinary and minister pleni- potentiary of the United States to Brazil
 Brigadier General John R. Brooke to be major general.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
MEMORIAL DAY IN ROCKVILLE

MEMORIAL DAY IN ROCKVILLE.
 Rockville, May 25.-Arrangements for Memorial day are nearly completed and the exercises promise to be unusually interesting this year. The post has been fortunate in securing the Hon. Henry c. Robinson for orator of the day. W. J. Noad of Burpee post will preside and music will be rendered by a large chorus under the dictatorship of W. s. Irwin. The exercises in Central Park will be like those of former years local clergymen being the speakers. After the services the line will form on Park place, with J. H. Newell as mar shal. The Talcottville Drum corps will furnish the music. Company c will fol- low, acting as an escort to Burpee post and the Relief corps, who will ride in buses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26
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ton, Texas; M. scudder, New York; c. B. Spitzen, Toledo; L. Tweedy, Dan bury, Conn; E. J. Warner, Lake Forest, H.; E. E. Yaggq, Lake Forest, III.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-26

The splendid loving cup presented to ex-Town Agent James Reynolds is on exhibition in one of the windows of the George H. Ford company.
The Washington bee., 1897-09-11

Refined, energstic ladies
as agents for good-sei.ing k0l arti-
Cles. Must be we'll recommended.
Apply between the houls IF a. m.
and6 p. m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
II Florida Avenue n. w.
The Washington bee., 1897-09-11

i HEY SA1.
Hawkins played the baby act.
The BEE knew that he lied on
deputy Collins.
Col. Holland deserves medal.
We often judge an innocent man
guilty.
All men are innocent until proven
guilty.
Hawkins is nervous.
The guilty man will very often
implicate innocent people.
What is the world coming to?
In course of time it will be ashes.
The republican party is the col
ored mans friend.
1t is the great man who does great
things.
Never make promises that you
cannot fill.
A man who cannot be pleased by
any woman is a bacnelor.
Bachelors find more fault than
honest men.
All homes. men are not bachelors.
Hawkins will implicate others.
1t is not so much of crime to
steal, as it is getting caught.
This was the opinion of Judge
Smell at one time.
Lawyers should not lie to their
clients.
1t is easier to tell the truth than
a lie.
1t always pays to tell the truth.
The thief runs when no one
pursueth.
A good run is better than bad
stand.
Dorsey Seville is an organizer.
Bob Browns colt was the center
of attraction on the 5th.
Maryland republicans will be
united.
The republicans in Maryland
Will get together no doubt.
The Ohio republicans will unite
on the state ticket.
WHAT'S Senator Foraker doing?
Always watch a man who shows
his teeth.
The man who grins with every
, one is a dangerous animal.
If man does one favor for you,
you never get through paying him.
If YOU do SO favors for your
friend and fail to do the hundredth
YOU get no credit for the SO.
The colored republicans will
fight nobly in the fall campaign.
There is only one good steam
boat man in town and his name is
Patterson.
There should be change in our
High and Normal schools.
The BEE is true coIored Amer
lean and National Independent.
Don't be alarmed when you hear
a noise.
The force in the recorders Office
is to be reduced.
The Public Printer will do what
he can for the colored printers.
There are few colored democrats
who hold to their belief.
Major Bracket never gets
nervous.
He takes things as he finds them.
The man who wins IN a hght, is
the one who holds out to the last.
Disappointments are for us all.
Sweet dreams. and flowers to
smell make one happy.
Why is the world in such stew!
Think of the one who is true
always.
Pretended friendship is found IN
the heart of knaye.
Deception is found only in knav-
ish hearts.
Do YOU know what the world is
doing?
Think only of those who are true
and honest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
TRAIL OPENED.
Winter Blockade on the Way TO the
KlOndike Will Be Raised.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 24.-With the ar
rival Of the steamer Rosalie from Skagusy
and Dyea comes the news that the town
organization OF Skaguay, under the lead
ership of A. j. Mckinney, has taken
deflnite action To open the trail. On the
arrival Of the collier WILMINGTON one of
the passengers was allowed To take out
baggage until the entire cargo had been
placed high and dry on the beach, then
thoir Individual holdings whore segre-
gated.
It was seen at once that to get over the
trail was impossible a mass meeting
was convened at which it was decided To
declare the trail closed.
The miners put their action into inn
mediate effect by tearing out several cross
pieces of the bridge across the Skaguay
river Then about 700 citizens went to
work on the trail and the following day
their number was increased to 1000
they had about 30 pounds Of giant
powder and quantity OF dynamite and
expected in four days after the sailing of
the Kosnlie to reopen the trail in great
ly improved condition. Tho dangerous
places where many horses have been lost
will he liked up with scantling and the
marshy portions will no corduroyed.
This aotion will result in many pros
pectors getting through To the mines
who would otherwise have been BLOCK
AIDED all winter.
The condition Of affairs at the lakes is
about the same as reported last week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
WHEELER & WILSON.
Manager A. G. Mink Entertains
Many Filends ana Patrons.

All day Saturday and until late in tho
evening there was a constantly changing
crowd Of delighted patrons ap the estab-
lishment Of the wheeler q Wilson Sew
ing Machine Company on Westminster
street.
1t was the formal housewafming after
the painters and decorators had com
pleted their work of adding so much to
the beauty ana attraotivoness OF the place.
Tho manager, Mr.. A. q. Mink received
tho guests and was assisted by Miss
Fraser who gave to each ono "a handsome
bouuuet There were over 1000 of those
souvenirs given out and also hundreds OF
packages OF powder
The decorations aside from those Of the
walls and ceiling, consisted OF 1oral
Good Luck" horseshoe and "A luxurious
supply of palms and flowers and behind
these were stationed oil day the musicians
of the Alpine orchestra.
Ono of tho features OF the day was tho
issuing Of coupons. Ovor three thousand
were given out and nc 10 o o'olook the draw
ing was made by a representative OF the
local press.
The lucky number was 1147.
This company has been doing business
in this city for forty-fve years, and has
sold 35 coo machines during this time.
In the future Mr. Mink will employ no
agents or oanvassers, thus giving custo-
Iners the agents commission.
Miss Louisa Rice, 20 years old, daughter
nf O.. w. Rice, of snow street hela the
lucky mum ber that won tn, latest pattern
nf the Wheeler * Wilson sewing machine,
at the Office Of that company, corner of
Westminster and snow streets Saturday
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
RAIN MAKES HAVOC.
Cloudburst Stops Factories ana
Throws Many Men Out of Work.

Railway, n. j., Aug. ga deiuge OF
rain that took on the dimensions OF
cloud burst struck this city little before
3 o'clock this morning and resulted In
the heaviest rainfall in this vicinity tor
some years.
Railway river rose eight feet hlgher
tnan the high water mark and was four
feet higher than when the big storm oc-
Cured four weeks ago. The lowlands Tor
"a long distance were flooded and consider
able damage done. Boats were used to-
day TO cross the streets and the water Is
four and five deep in the heart az tho city.
People living near the river were taken
out of the second floors of their homes
bv means of boats
The La Forge Spoke Works are not In
operation today on account of the flood.
1he water from tho river backed up in
Irvington ana Hamilton streets TO depth
OF fifteen feet.
AT Atwood bridge, four miles from
here, the Salamander brick works were
flooded. The water undermined tho large
kiln. permitting tho fro in the kiln To
get against the sido OF tho building and
set it on fire. The factory was burned To
tho ground and IL is estimated that tho
damage will be ABOUT $50, 600. "A large
NUN her of workmen are thrown out Of
employment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
Mrs. Peter Brucker.
8rucker and the five sons born TO them
hooking after the affairs at home.
Cant Brucker and hia wife Repina.

6rucker and the five sons born TO them
hooking after the affairs at home.
Capt Brucker and his wife Regina.
Dgether with Peter, .Jr., came from Ger.
Anny about 1852 The latter was tho
tuly son born abroad Being most
energetic man, the senior Brucker upon
his arrival in Providence launched into
business for himself, and soon had tho
Roger Williams Hotel in his possession.
For many years a prosperous business
was carried on there. Then Cap. Brucker
removed his business to the more flourish
ing West side, ana a more modern public
house was established In Custom Hous,
street. the very center of the business
district OF Providence. Eighteen years ago
Capt. Brucker concluded TO move 10 the
FIRST street Of the town, and he secured
one of the dwellings on Westminster
street which had for years been the homo
of one of tho most aristocratic families.
He quickly converted this into Brucker's s
Hotel. A few years ago this house was
.emodeled and enlarged, and the name
was changed TO the Westminster Hotel.
Capt. Brucker is "a years Of age the 23d
Of next December. while Mrs. Brucker is
two years his junior.
The Brucker boys are almost as well
known as their father. They arc Peter. Jr
age 40; Albert, age 80 Charles, age %,
and Oscar. age 32.
Capt. Brucker stands we'll financially.
Both he and his wife are possessed OF
property, and they enjoy the acquaint-
snce and friendship OF the very best mon
and women in the state. all OF whom
have praise for the sterling qualities OF
one OF the first German families TO settle
In Rhode Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
FRANCE AT THE FRONT.
Welcome of Russia Places Her in
an Inc0nteStabie Position.

Paris, Aug. 24.-All the newspapers
except tho Socialist organs agree in de-
clariug that the Cronstadt demonstration
is landmark in the history OF France
and Russia, as we'll as other nations,
furnishing. as it does, incontestable proof
of the important position France has re-
gained in the world.
A dispatch Ito the Journal from st.
Petersburg says that the cars decision
10 meet President Faure at Cronstadt was
made against enormous protests on tho
part of the German party.
The dispatch adds that the officers of
tho French squadron at Cronstadt were
entertained yesterday by their Russian
colleagues. Numerous decorations will DO
bestow ed upon the visiting Frenohmen,
including "a medal to- every sailor
The officers and sailors of the cruiser
BruiX. which was compelled TO return to
Dunkirk, owing to her machinery being
disabled. will receive the same presents
as If they had been able to participate in
the festivities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
PASSENGERS SAFE.
Provision Made for Saving Lif: OF a
Steamers Live Freight.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. %. The schooner
Moonlight was stopped yesterday as sho
was preparing TO leave tho harbor in tow
Of the tug Coleman. She had big deck
load of freight listed to Portland and in
her mold were sixty passengers whom In
snector Brandt considered under the cir
cumstanccs had little chance OF ever
seeing the Yukon.
The inspector ordered tho deck load re-
moved and suitable provision made for
the safety nf the passengers. strict reRu-
Iations will ba enforced TO prevent the
overcrowding Of vessels leaving for the
North,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
CAPTAIN Peter Brucker.

at that, and Furthermore the proprietor
of q hotel that has just pleasant tinge
OF Bohemianism about it. That is com
bination that cannot be beaten for MAX
ing delightful toast and entertainer,
and Mrs. Bruoker shares the popularity
with her captain.
There were many at the festival and IL
was golden from beginning TO end. The
decorations were elaborate and 50 was the
supper. One Of Reeves orohestras, con-
Quoted by Mr.. Bowen r. Church. fur
nished the music. and there was singing
by the following quartet; George Dover.
Harry Holmes, Thomas Livingstone and
Fred L. Martin.
Capt. BrucKer has a brilliant war re-
cord, made in long campaign Of many
months during the war. and be was pro-
NOTED for bravery and heroiSm on the
field of battle.
He enlisted in the I'd Rhode Island
artillery and was honnrably discharged.
only to re-enter the regular service. he
finally left the army and returDs1 10
Rhode Island. During the war Cast
Bruoksr served under Gov. Spragus. WHO
was brigndier general by appoinfI1sci
as an officer from the volunteers
During the war period Capt Brueker
maintained his business here, Mrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
COME TO STAY.
Prosperity Expected to Be
Permanent.
The President is Confident OF
the Future.
Thinks Republicans viii Succeed in
the Fall Elections.

Washington, ID. c., Aug. a. In speak
ing OF the general outlook of the country,
Mr. Timothy l.. Byrnes. who has been
with the president at Lake Champlnin,
says that everywhere he had been and in
reports he had seen from various parts OF
the country, the story was told Of develop
ment of prosperous conditions. Tho
president" he said "does not talk much
on the subject but he is absolutely con-
ident, and is contented with the situa'
iton. He is, of course. watching de-
velopmonts with great interest, and is
very happy at the prospects,, lie has per
feet confidence TINT prosperity is coming
To stay, and that tho republicans VIII pe
successful in Ohio, Iowa and elsewhere
in this tails elections. E"
Ex- Representative Picker OF South
Dakota is In the city. having just
Travelled extensively in tho Northwest.
Mr. Picker told a Star reporter that tho
tone OF business in tho Northwest and in
South Dakota especially, is much i'm
proved lie said that dollar wheat was
proving great encouragement TO the
farmers of his state. The great corn crop
in Nebraska and Iowa, he said, was
creating lively demand for cattle To
feed, and cattle in his state are selling at
high prices.
II have just purchased some cattle,
said Mr.. Picker, 'and the prices had TO
pay were "a good deal higher than was
comfortable 20 give.
"There is also a lively demand for lum-
her. he continued. Il was told before
coming East that tho demand for luIn ber
this year is greater than for the seven
years previous Collections in South Da-
kotn are good. and everything tends to
show that real prosperity is returning to
our people
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-24
BECKWITH BEATEN.

Philadelphia. Aug. 2i.-At the Arena last
night Harry Peppers Of California put out
Lon" Beckwith Of Cleveland in the early
part OF the fifth round. Peppers had the ad-
vantage OF reach and height, while Beckwith
appeared TO be n trne heavier.
Both men fought carefully for the first three
rounds. but in the fourth cut loose II was n
case of give and take in the fourth, during
which both showed clever defensive tactics.
Pepper. however, had shade the better Of all
the exchanges and finally put his man ont in
the hfth with a swinging right-lander on the
fa.