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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
-aN INExPLIC4BLE SUICIDE.
James Rooney, Who Married but Three
 Weeks Ago, Found Dead.

weeks Ago, round Dehu'
 Norwalk, Dec. 10.-A suicide of an inexplicable nature came to light to- night when the lifeless body of James Rooney was found hanging in an unoc- cupied cottage on East avenue, owned by Rev. c. M. Seleck. Rooney had at tached the rope to the balustrade on the second landing, then slipped the moose over his head and apparently de- scended the stairs to the end of the rope, then stepped over the railing and allowed himself to stranGle to death. The man has been missing since We'd nesday.
 Rooney was about twenty-eight years old and had been employed by Rev. c. M. Seleck for some time, but got through last Monday. About two weeks ago he was married to Miss Nora Sulli- van of Il Hanford street, South Nor walk, and he was last seen by the newly welded wife Wednesday morning. The couple had secured a tenement to go housekeeping and Rooney had sent his trunk from Rev. MT. Seleck's to the new tenement. Suicide is unaccounta- ble from the fact that Rooney was not a drinking man and was apparently happily married. The body was discov- cred shortly after ' o'clock tonight and Captain of Police Wallace Damn at once notified Medical Examiner pr. Burke. It was the opinion of the doctor that the man had been dead over twenty four hours.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
COMES TO DAVENPORT.
The Rev. MT. Prentiss Accepts His Call to
 This City.

The Rev. George Foster Prentiss of Winsted has given notice to the soci- ety's committee of the First Congrega- ,tonal church of that place that he will leave Jan. 1. The formal resignation will probably be read from the pulpit of the Winsted church at the morning service tomorrow. MT. Prentiss has been called to the Davenport church in this city to succeed Dr. l. C. Meserve. Last nights Winsted Citizen says: MT. Prentiss came to Winsted in 1894 from Bridgeport and since that time he and Mrs. Prentiss have won a place in the hearts of his congregation and the peo- pie which Is to be envied. While Win sted is glad to see MT. Prentiss take a forward step, she is sorry to lose such an able divine and citizen. No arrange ments have been made as yet by the First church as to MT. Prentiss suc- cessor, but two or three applications have been already received"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Woman's Relief Corps,

A large crowd gathered toywitness the entertainment and social given by the Woman's Relief corps at the home of Mrs. Reynolds at 571 State street last evening. A very attractive programme was presented and a very. pretty sum was added to the relief fund. The au- dience was entertained by Miss Lizzie Miller in southern dialect songs. Miss Conklin in songs and recitations, Miss Freda Miller in recitations, Miss Mar garet Merwin in songs and fancy dances, and by MT. and Miss Reynolds in a laughable sketch entitled "The Train to Mauro."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
FiVORS 4 CONFERENCE.
The Feeling Resulting from the Wage Cut
 in Fall River.

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 10.-Until the new wage schedule ordered by the man. ufacturers has been issued there will be little change in the situation in this city. The feeling in favor of a confer ence of the manufacturers and repre- sentatives of the labor unions is gaining strength and there is a strong probabil- ity that the committee may recommend such action thac the true condition of affairs may be understood by the oper- atives. The demand for a general cut down, if any is to be made, which will include agents and superintendents, is evidently to be an issue upon which the operatives will center much of their opposition, and it is believed by many that such a reduction would avert a strike at least until some future time It Is known that some members of the committee favor this plan on the ground that it will do much to better the feel ing which is bound to be strained be- cause of the reduction. The Seaconnet mill is likely to be an important factor in the situation, as its managers are oposed to a cut down and will probably continue to run under the present schedule should the new one result in a strike.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK.
Decide to Hold Annual Ball During First
 Week of February.

At meeting of the Knights of St. Patrick held in their club house, No. 12S Temple street, last night, it was de- cided to hold their annual ball some time during the first week in February in the Hyperion theater. A committee on arrangements was appointed con- sisting of William Neely Michael Dill lon, Captain J. J. Kennedy, Dr. J. A. Moore and w. J. Maher. The club will give a ladies' night in their rooms on Tuesday evening, December 2S. At last nights meeting six new members were received and four applications for membership considered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
CEEVETAND IN WASHINGTON,
He Did N Not Leave His Car-Is on Another
 Hunting Trip.

Hunting IT'D.
 Washington, Dec. 10-Ex-President Grover Cleveland arrived here to-day from Princeton en route to South Car olina on a hunting trip. Although this was the first time MT. Cleveland had been in Washington since he left the executive mansion last March, he did not leave his car during the two hours that 1t was in the city. He was met at the station by Captain Evans of the lighthouse board, General Anson G. McCook, United States Marshal Wilson and two or three other friends.
 MT. Cleveland declined to discuss pol itics or public affairs He Is on his way to South Island, about thirty miles from Charleston, where he will be the guest of Hon. E. P. Alexander, the chief of the Confederate artillery forces at the battle of Gettysburg and now president of the Georgia Central rail- road. MT. Cleveland left Washington at 3:46, accompanied by Captain Evans, General McCook and Captain Lamber- ion. Mir. Cleveland and General Me Cook will remain in camp for ten days ar two weeks. Captain Evans will re- main with them for week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
THE GERMIN BUDGET.
Baron Von Thielmann Says Surplus for
 1691 Will be 2O,OOO. 900 Marks.

Berlin, Dec. 10.-The secretary of the treasury, Baron Won Thielmann, in presenting the budget to-day, said the surplus for 1897 would be 20,0OO,0O0 marks. while the customs and tobacco tax would probably be 7O0OO,Oo0 marks over the estimates, of which 32,000, 600 marks were assigned for debt redemp- tion Continuing. Baron Von Thiel- mann said the negotiations for the abo- ution of the sugar bounties were at standstill, but the United States tariff would perhaps have a reviv1ng inf1u- ence. The home consumption of sugar, the secretary said, had increased, but Germany would always have to depend upon her export trade.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
PARK COMMISSION REPORTS.
Submitted at Last Nights Meeting-Mnke-
 up of the New Commissions.

up of the New Commissions.
 At the regular monthly meeting of the park commission held last evening annual reports were submitted by the chairmen of the committees on the sev- eral parks and also by the treasurer. The treasurer's report was in substance as follows: Total receipts, including balance from the old account, appro- priations, cash donations of $500 from Henry F. English and S664.39 from Mrs. Henry Farnam, interest on loans and sale of hay and wood, were $22,07lO. The total expenditures were $l6, 6,lll.4o The amount spent on East Rock park was $6, 555.5S, on West Rock $946.79, Fort Hale $1,152.39 Bay View $1,192.82, Wa ter Street, $1,216.9S, Edgewood $2, 1855, Beaver Ponds $97425, Fort Wooster $499.S5, Quinnipiac $64.25 and Clinton $15 on engineering SPIT, on contingent account $4S2S1. Hay, wood and old materials were sold to the amount Of $140.26. A balance of $5,960.25 is left to the new account of the department.
 Robert F. Baldwin, who has served three years on the board of park con- missioners, representing the board or selectmen, met with the commission last night for the last time. He was complimented by the commission last night for his work in securing land for the extension of Beaver Ponds park It is stated on good authority that Mayor Farnsworth has decided to re- appoint on the park commission Gen. eral D. F. Bradley, James M. Town send and Henry T. Blake The other members of the commissions, Messrs. English, Farnam and Judge Baldwin, are life members.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
MOKE AGALNST UST.
Action of Attorney General Against Coal
 Dealers Association.


 Washington, Dec. 10-The attorney general to-day directed United States Attorney Foote at San Francisco to file a bill in equity against the Coal Deal CTS association of California for viola tion of the antitrust law of July 2, 1890. It is stated that the association Is composed of retail dealers of San Francisco and has for its object the control of the retail trade. The con- stitution and bylaws of the association are said to disclose the fact that the members are bound under severe pen alties not to sell coal at lower price than is fixed by the association, and otherwise to observe all of It's rules. Wholesale dealers in Washington, Ore gon and British Columbia are said to have entered into an agreement with the association under which violations of the rules, including the sale of coal under card rates, reported to them, would be punished by an increase in the wholesale rate to such offenders of two cents a ton or refusal to sell to them except at the prices charged con- sumers. There are said to be other conditions imposed upon members which bring the organization within the antitrust law.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
POLO PEAYERS IN 4 SCRAP,
Several of tho Waterbury and Meriden
 Players Get in a Mix-Up.

Players Get in a Mix-Up.
 Waterbury, Dec. 10.-The chief excite ment in the polo game tonight between Waterbury and Meriden, which resulted in a victory for the home team by score of Il to 2, was furnished a few minutes before the close, when several of the players got mixed up in scrap. It was brought about by Knowlton, half back for Waterbury, striking Pur- cell, Meriden's center, on the leg in try ing to make a drive. Purcell at once resented being struck and there was g. mix-up between the two men. c. War ner, second rush, went to Purcelps as sistance and was knocked down by a 1ab in the face, and then two other Mer- ideu players joined in the scrimmage and matters were progressing very live ly when Captain Griffin and Referee Leahy finally succeeded in separating the men. Knowlton was fined $5 and Warner S2. Knowlton got severe hit on the neck with hockey stick.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
THE SIX DAYS CYCLE RACE
RIYIERRE LOSES HIS MIND AND IS
 UITHDRAIYN FOR GOOD,

Under Pressure of the Police Authorities
 Examination by Surgeons Who Report
 That the Men Are Nit to Continue the
 Contest-The Record.
 New York. Dec. 10.-The great six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden has narrowed itself down to if teen riders. Miller still retains his lead of nearly hundred miles over Rice, the Wilkesbarre miner. At midnight he was something like 235 miles ahead of the worlds record, and with twenty four hours to spake he had covered a distance up to within a rew miles of the great record established by Hale last year of 1900 miles. The great surprise of the night was the retirement of Ri- vierre, the Frenchman. He is believed to be actually out of his mind. He is in a pitlable physical condition and is now under the care of physicians.
 Like most of the others in the race Rivierre has given evidence during the frightful contest of having partly lost his mind. The awful strain after the first day of riding had in a measure mentally unbalanced him and this af- ternoOn he leaped from his wheel and made an assault on an imaginary foe in one of the boxes, swearing and jab bering In his native tongue. His train CTS rushed for him and put him on his wheel, but after making few more laps he repeated the performance with even more insane rage than he had at first displayed. The result was that Rivierre had again to be taken from the track to return no more.
 Tonight the police authorities insist ed upon examination being made of the men by the police surgeons The result was a report by the surgeons, which, so far as statistics go, showed a very satisfactory condition of affairs, except in the case of Rivierre. Officially this report goes" as it were, but it gives not the faintest idea of what the real condition and appearance of the ma jority of the riders are. They are all strong enough to go on with their ped alling until midnight tomorrow and 1t is not likely that there will be any fur ther withdrawals, unless for cause of accident or unless another of the ambi- tious riders goes insane.
 The score at 1:15 a. m,-Miller, ,900-4; Rice, 1,S09-3; Schnneer,1 1922; Rivierre 1 1,746-7; Hale, 1,7o5-3; Waller. 1857; Pierce, 1,637-7; Moore, 1,495-4; Bikes 1,550-5; Golden, 1.534-t: Enterman, l. | 517-6: Cannon, 1.514-5; King, 1,425; Ju- lius. 1.320-2: Beacon, 1868; Gray, 1. .050- | i. Johnson 1109 Miller was 243 miles laps ahead of record for 121 hours.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Peauot BnnQuet.

The Pequot club held the most suc- cessful banquet the club has held thus far at the Tontine last evening. After the banquet several impromptu toasts were responded to and Burdette, the charming impersonator, recited several selections, illustrative Of the way some prominent public speakers, of the day talk Music was furnished by an or chestra. About 150 were present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Record Breaking Mail Train.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 10.-A record breaking fast run was made by the Union Pacific east-bound fast mail be- tween Cheyenne and North Platte. The train made the run between TiptOn and Wampsutter on the Wyoming division at the rate of seventy-eight miles an hour. From Cheyenne to Sidney, a distance of 102 miles, the tunning time was ninety-seven minutes From Sid ney to North Platte, IA miles, the time was IF minutes, being the fastest run in the history of the road.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
SEVERED THE TEMPORAL ARTERY.
Professor Alger Injured While Examining
 New Government Rifle.

Washington, Dec. 1o-While Profes- sor Alger, one of the foremost ordnance experts in the government service, was a cartridge was accidentally exploded while the gun was in his hands. The bullet, propelled by the big charge of smokeless powder, struck the heavy iron window and smashed the half-inch iron. which flew back in small frag- ments. Professor Alger was struck and cut by several pieces. One piece of material severed the temporal ar tery. The wound was held closed un- til the surgeons arrived and stopped the flow. Professor Alger is now in no danger.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
TRI4L OF CHARLES BOIN4Y.
Miss Nichols Positively Identifies Him
 He Shows Emotion

Bridgeport, Dec. 10.-To-day for the first time since Charles Boinay was placed on trial for his life, charged with the murder of George Marcus Nichols, the all but proven murderer manifested signs of emotion. He broke down when his counsel who is making a heroic fight to save him from the eallows, read a passage from an authority on evil dence, touching the rights of prisoners and confessions or statements made by them. During the argument on this point Attorney Lynch read an extract from decision ruling against the con- fessions made by a prisoner, deserted by the world, who would seize at the last ray of hope and when MT. Lynch referred to his despairing cry, You talk as if you were going to hang me" the tears trickled down the prisoners cheeks. His weakness lasted but mo- ment, however, as he quickly recovered his composure and resumed his former demeanor.
 Detective George Arnold, one of the men who has helped to weave the evi- dence against the prisoner, was the chief witness to-day and his evidence was In the main a narration of an in terview he had with BOinay after his arrest, in which he admitted that he was at the Nichols house when the murder was committed, but would not acknowledge committing the deed. The testimony offered by the detective bears out in every detail the confession made by Weeks. An important feature of to- days proceedings was the almost posi- tive identification by Miss Nichols of the accused man as the one who led her about the house in the hunt for money and told her that he didn't care if he had killed her brother, he couldn't die any younger" She identified him by his curly l. air. The court was In session until 4:30 D. m., and will meet again to- morrow at 10 o'clock for hearing, un- til 1 D. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
ROBBERY AMOUNTING TO SfOO,oOO.
One of the Biggest in History of New York
 pOstofiice.

New York, Dec. 10.--It was learned to-day that one of the biggest rob- berries in the history Of the New York postoffice occurred on November g. The amount involved is stated to be in the neighborhood of s100, 0C0 and was taken from registered letters in the railway mail service on that section of the Central railroad of New Jersey known as the New York, Somerville and Easton branch. On November 9, it is stated, two bags containing 30,00O were taken. How long the defalcations had gone on before that date has not yet been ascertafned. Major Charles r. Lewis of the Philadelphia branch of the government secret service was in this city to-day Investigating the robbery, which has been kept so secret until now by the postal authorities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
IeCtnre on ElectrIcitY.

In Harmonic hall, last night, Profess sor Rosa of Wesleyan college gave the third of a series of four lectures on Electricity and Magnetism. This SC, ries is in the New Haven University Fix tension Center. His lecture last night was devoted in the main to the descrip- ton of motors and magnets and their co-relative lines of force. Many inter- esting explanatory experiments were made In the course of the lecture. There was large attendance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Lnck ImportnntK Keturns.

Washington, Dec, 10-The agriculture department to-day issued the follow ing: The departments special wheat investigation is still lacking a few im- portant returns, but the general result vii be determined by Monday noon and will then be made public. The depart ment's final estimates of the produc- tion of the principal crops are based largely on the December returns and in accordance with the departments s practice they will not be made public before the 18th of the month at the ear Hest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Text of the Definite Treaty.

London, Dec. 10.-The text of the definitive treaty of peace between Tur- key and Greece, which will be pub Hshed here tomorrow, contains about 1000 words, including two protocols re- ferring respectively to the commercial convention and consular immunities. The treaty amplifies the preliminary peace terms, all the points of which have already been published.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
AMnr.rnre for &17.bOO. GOO.

Boston, Dec. 10,-The largest amount ever represented in a mortgage deed recorded at the Middlesex resgistry of deeds has been filed at East Cambridge The amount of the mortgage is ST. 300 900 and was filed by the New Eng land Coke and Gas company to the Central Trust company of New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
PIacards in Austria.

Vienna, Dec. 1O.-A great sensation has been caused here by the posting broadcast yesterday evening of red pla- cards, even in the inner town and Hof- burg. inscribed No Ausgleich'; "Abol- ish the language ordinances"; and German is the National language. 1" The police tore the placards down.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Will Pay the Price Demanded.

Streator, H., Dec. 10.-The miners strike in this vicinity came to an end this afternoon when A. L. Sweet, gen. eral manager of the Chicago, Whining ton and Vermillion Coal company. agreed to pay the price demanded by the men, which is sixtyfour cents a ton for gross weight mining This practically settles the strike in all northern Illinois and will put 2,0O0 men at work at once.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Doctored the Pnyrull.

Schnectady, N. Y, Dec. 10.-William Frost, a timekeeper in the employ of the General Electric company, was ar rested tonight for embezzlement. Frost has for the past twenty months, it is alleged, been carrying people on the payroll who had left the company's em- ploy. The company lost by Frost's op- erations. it is said, several thousand dollars.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Sherry Re-introducas Kill

Washington, Dec. 0.-Representaive Sperry of Connecticut re-introduced to- day his bill giving free delivery wher- ever twenty or more pOstoffice patrons petition for the same, the carriers to be paid by such citizens at not exceeding one cent for each letter or package.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Arrested for Burglary.

William Richards and John Govern, two boys about fifteen years of age, were arrested last evening by Detec- lives Daily and Spang for burglaries committed at Frederick Bros.'s corner of Norton street and Derby avenue, and ViseIs saloon, 7S1 DiXWell avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Unconscious in the Street.

A man was found in 8 fainting con- dition about 12:4O this morning by Cap tain Woodruff on Meadow street, near Gardes hotel. The ambulance was summoned and the man was taken to the hospital unconscious. He was later revived and gave his name as Louis F. Warren of Rochester, N. T., an agent for the Rochester brewery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Richard Mansfield Arrested,

Philadelphia, Dec. 10.--Richard Mans- field, the actor, was to-day held in $500 bail to answer 8 charge of assault and battery preferred by John Metzger of Cleveland, O., who has been in the ac- tors employ as a dresser for the past seven years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Mrs. McMinley's Condition.

Canton, O., Dec. 10.-11 p. m.-The night so far at the Mckinley residence has been one of anxious watching. The family have no hopes that the aged in- valid will last through the night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
FiftIeth Anniversary.

The fiftieth anniversary of the found ing of the Patriotic Order Sons of America in the United States was ap- propriately celebrated by Washington camp in St. Aloysius hall last evening. There was a large attendance, the hall being completely filled. Beside patri- otic address by w. H. Street of Camp No. 8 of this city pleasing programme Mas given.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Bryan in Mexico.

Monterey, Mexico. Dec. 1o.-Hon. w J. Bryan is in this city to-day. His visit has aroused great enthusiasm. The distinguished American is being made the recipient of high municipal, state and federal honors
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
Democrats to Cnncus.

Washington, Dec. 1O-Chairman Richardson of the house democratic caucus issued call to-day for caucus to be held on Tuesday evening next.