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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-12

High water to-day at 5:1S p. m.
Houses, lots, farms-R. E. Baldwin.
Martha Washington temple, K G. E.,
initiated ONE new member last even
ing.
At the Church of the Messiah on
March II the ladies of the church will
hold a st. Patrick's supper.
Mr. j. H. Mansfield will be glad to
answer any inquiries from those who
desire any information concerning the
trip to the Christian Endeavor conven-
ton in San Francisco. He may be
found at 818 Chapel street, room 80
Mrs. J. r. Peck, late of Meriden, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.
NJ. CoWles, in this city, yesterday morn
ing at $50, aged seventyfour years.
The body will be taken to Meriden at
2:11 p. m. tomorrow for burial in East
cemetery, where funeral services will be
held.
A grand banquet was given by West
Haven lodge, A. O. U. w, last night at
their hall in honor of Grand Guide Wal
ter Leigh of the grand lodge, last even
ing. Over 100 guests, representing every
lodge of the order in the city We're pres
ent. 1t was a notably interesting af-
fair. Many congratulatory speeches
We're made by officials of the order. and
the banquet did great honor to West
Haven lodge and it's lady friends.
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"Sunset" Tours,

f. E. Currier, of No. State street.
Boston, Mass, is the New England
agent for the Sunset personally con-
Quoted tours to the Pacific coast
Leaving Washington every Saturday in
Pullman tourist sleeping cars the trav-
eler is transported through the south
ern States, and reach Los Angeles in
four days and San Francisco in five
days without change of cars or attend
ants. The route precludes the possibi-
lily of delays which are sometime in
evitabe In the northern States during
the winter months. and every detail Of
arrangement for the safety and com
fort of the patrons of this line is look
ed after in the most careful manner by
competent and courteous officials. Port
land, Tacoma and Seattle are reached
in seven days, with but one change OF
cars. after a delightful ride through the
garden state of California.
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BEAUTIFUL FLORAL PIECES.

Dickerman, the florist, is making
many fine floral pieces. He is well
known as an expert in this art Yester-
day he made three very fine designs for
the funeral of Walter C. Sharkey the
railroad engineer of Shelburne Falls,
Mass, who was killed by the cars re-
Gently, one was for Knights of Pythias
lodge, No. 101, of Shelburue Falls, a
lovely emblematical design; another
was pillow ordered by employees of the
Northampton division, and the third
was ordered by the Weldon Rod and
Gun club of Shelburne Falls, a splendid
wreath Of lilies and callas, The funeral
took place yesterday. These are but a
sample of the many floral pieces MIR.
Dickerman is making at his floral depot
on Chapel street.
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NO 1897 STATE FAIR.
Vote Passed by the Directors in Hart
ford Yesterday.

Vote Passed by the Directors in Hart
ford Yesterday.
Hartford March 1.-THE directors of
the State Agricultural society met at
the capitol to-day and passed this vote:
Whereas, The state having withheld
it's appropriation from our society and
left us only name and the public
being unwilling to support a fair wholly
as an educational institution and hence
it being impossible to conduct a sue
cessful exhibition from a financial
point of view, be it
"Resolved, That this association hold
no fair during the season of 1897"
The directors appointed r. s. Gold of
West Cornwall to draft a suitable res
olution upon the death of Andrew j.
Coe of Meriden.
They also appointed Mayor Levi e.
Coe of the same city a director of the
society in the place of A. ]. Coe.
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Local Weather Report.
FOR MARCH IL, 1897.

Mean temperature, IS.
Max. temperature, %.
Min. temperature, 80.
Precipitation, 0 inches.
Max. velocity Of wind, 32-W.
Accumulated excess of daily mean tenn
perature since January |, III degrees; or an
average daily excess of l.3 degrees.
Total deficiency in precipitation since Janu-
airy |, 1928 inches.
q. G. MYERS, Observer.
Note.-A minus sign y prelxed to Their
mometer readings indicates temperature be-
low zero.
'T" in connection with rainfall indi-
Gates a trace of rainfall too small to mea-
sure.
Snow is melted and resulting depth Of
water not stated.
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A DELIGHTFUL CONCERT.
A Musical Event at Plymouth Church Last
Nipht


The Dessauer-Troostwyk trio covered
themselves with new laurels at concert
last night given at Plymouth church. Al
though the program was very classical, IT
was thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Alice Fech-
te!r, Spier was in excellent voice and |, sang
Thousand Eyes" by Smith, and a Love
Song by Mrs. Erna Troostwyk, the latter
composition being enthusiastically encored'
Mr. Dessauer played a flute solo by Ter
schak, which was very warmly applauded.
1t is pity that we hear this artist so sell
dom. His rank as a tiutist is unquestion-
ably among the finest in the country.
A rare treat was the rendering of the so,
nata for violin and piano by Grieg, played
by Mr.. and Mrs. Troostwyk Mrs. TrooSt-
wyk played entirely from memory. she
has q rarely sympathetic touch and me
technique.
Professor Troostwyk, as usual, played ad-
mirahly and delighted his audience by his
superb rendering of the Hungarian rhapso-
dy by Hauser. In response to the, encore,
and by request from members of the audi
ence, as q particular favor he played the
serenade by Pierne.
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THE "PATTEE TANDEM, l." 500.

Studied all the 81 tandems closely at
the New York Cycle Show. Couldn't
find any that filled expert ideas of what
q perfect taHdem Shoni8 BE- better than
the "Pattee." Every part of it made by
the same hands under the same roof.
Fully guaranteed Qf course.
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THE "LINWOOD," $500.

A hundred dollar quality for almost
half hundred dollars. One of Ameri-
cas- crack wheel-makers choicest pieces
of work. Flush joints, large sprockets,
all the 81 ideas in their proper perfect
ion. Fully guaranteed of course
ladies and gentlemen's.
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ST. IAMES," SEQ. Is.

Can't be good you say for so littls
wheel prices. But wheel prices are not
what they were lastyear It's the test
70heek that S2o.75 can buy anywhere.
It's a genuine WONDER Come and look
it over. Ladies and gentlemens.
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THE METROPOLIS" Sac. 20.

Fully guaranteed please, understand
With the famous Spalding & Pepper
tires The grade that would naturally
be classed at S75o 90 outside of dry goods
stores-ladies' and gentlemen's.
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THE "LION," $40. 90.

Another fully guaranteed wheel, made
by frst-class maker Wheels of SINH
lar characterize better in any particu-
lar, cost a hundred dollars last season
ladies and gentlemen's.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

southington Woman Took Overdose of
Paris Green.
Southington, March 11.--Mrs. John
Winnie of Milldale attempted suicide
last night by taking Paris green, but
an overdose saved her life. Temporal
ry insanity is attributed as the cause.
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Yesterdays Meriden Journal remarks:
'The robins and blue birds were sing
ing in the trees on the capitol grounds
this morning, while the eagle was
screaming in the house, to which it had
come back from the senate"
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Be sure and use that old and wel-tried rem
cdy Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. fos
children teething. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for diar-
rhoca. Twenty five cents a bottle.
dill MWF&w 1y
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WEATHER. RECORD.

AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. March, IL, 1897, p. m.
Forecast for Friday:
For New England and eastern New York
Increasing cloudiness and probably rain;
winds shifting to southerly, and slightly
warmer.
Showers are indicated for districts on the
Atlantic coast and the lower lake region.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-12
The Tables

The bargain tables of the
"Big Store" are spread with
special economies. You are
invited.
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On Friday and Saturday, March II
and IS, we will give to every purchaser
of Tea, Coffee, Spice or Baking Powder
a handsome Photo Frame. CT a. &
P. Tea Co., $50 State st. mt2 ct
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BICYCLE SLTNDRIES.

Everything-lomps, pumps, etc, etc.
Won't go into the whole riemarole Of
kinds and prices, but eur 79or8 that no
bicycle stores can afford to do near as
well by you.
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NEW ADYEHTISEMANTS TO-n4IY.
Auction Sale--R. B. Mallory.
A Certain Charm-Howe & StetSon.
Baby's Comfort-F. NJ. Brown Il Co.
icycles-Malley, Nicely & Co.
Celery-The G. n. Hart Co.
Dinner Sets-RobinsOn & Co.
Estate j, NJ. Hoppin, Probate Notice.
Ely's Cream Balm-At Druggists.
Furnishings Furniture Co.
Free Ireatment-Republlcan Hall.
For Rent-Flat-John u. Sloan
Fresh Poultry--D. NJ Welch q Son.
Genulneness-G. II. Ford Co,
More Spring Boots-New Haevn Shoe Co
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Monson Co.
Mems Fine Shoes-C. H. Ayers.
Plows-Linsley & Lightbourn.
Rubber BandS--O. A. DOrman Co.
Wanted-Situation-67 Beach Street.
Wanted-Situation-4 Orchard Street
Wanted-Situution- Lloyd Street.
Misunderstanding This Office.
Wanted-Girl--S9 Pork Street.
ed-Housework-B. G.
Wanted-Girls-141 Meadow Street.
Observation-Disclosures, This Office.
Wanted-Lady-C., This Office.
Wanted-Man-P. o., Westville.
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"ORIENTAL" LACES.

81 ideas, wide net top, "Venise effect"
margins. Ivory, Champagne, Beurre.
2oc., 25c., $50.
Table I.
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NEW RIRRONS.

This seasons best plain and fancy.
Regular CSC and 29c sellers. introduce
ing price, roc.
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NAME PINS.

Very cute looking, cunningly twisted
gold wire, IQc,, CSC each. Get EN- while
you wait.
Table 2.
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NEW TIES

Jap. silk string Kinds and sizes sui
either men or women. Each Sc.
Table 5.
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Several specialties are to be introduce
ed by local talent. and the affair prom
Uses to excel any like affair given by the
club. Every year for the past nine or
ten the young men have given a pro-
duction on March II.
On the same night the Sacred Heart
Catholic club will give an entertain
ment, and the Friendly Sons of st. Pat
rick will banquet at Jensen's.
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LADIES STREET GLOVES.
Dollar two-clasp, pique, tans and reds,
great wearers, perfect titting-09c.
Table a.
The copper country evening news., 1897-11-03
A Governors Reception.

One of the best stories yet heard on
Governor Atkinson of Georgia was told
by himself to party of admirers, who
were chatting with him recently;
"It was during my recent inspection
of the convict camps, " said the govern
or. "Among other places l visited were
the coal mines, and in order to make a
thorough inspection it was necessary to
go down into the mines to see the con.
victs at work. Two guards accompanied
me down into the mines. They showed
me everything of interest, and finallv
took me to where the convicts were at
work. AS we approached them one OF
the convicts rushed over to me. crying:
Good Lord, Bill Atkinson, as sure as
livel never expected to see you here.
What ON earth, Bill, did they convict
you of doing?' l readily recognized the
man as one whom had known since
my boyhood.
The copper country evening news., 1897-11-03
The NEWS IN BRlEE.

Mrs. James DUNCAN of Shelbyyille.
lnd., VINO Tor six weeks has sat night
and day at the bedside OF her 13-year-
old son who has been suffering from ty-
phold fever, has become a raving ma.
MAC.
Alec Bohman. 4-year-old boy Of
Galesburg, HIS, was shot and killed
while playing with a neighbor's revol.
yer.
John Quick. 20 years old of Moline.
Ills, was carrying shotgun when the
hammer struck a tree and Quick re-
ceived the entire charge i'm the chest and
throat. His recovery is doubtful.
The local option election in Van Bu-
rem county, Mich, resulted in victory
Tor the temperance people.
Henry Wheeler Of Aurora. Ills, had
his arm drawn into a corn-shredder and
torn off at his shoulder He died.
Fire at Healdsburg, Col, caused a loss
of $50,O0O
George A. Bittrotff, jeweler of Evans
vile. Ind. was in the rear room of the
store while sneak thieves stole two gold
watches and a dozen rings, with dia-
monds, pearls. emeralds and rubes in
the sets.
Carl CARRIER, a 4-year-old boy Of New
York Is dead as a result of eating jim
son weed.
Mrs. Nora Bowlsby. 20 years of age
of Maroa, Ills. committed suicide on ac.
count of i'll health.
Nathan Stark Of Mercer, Mo-, wa:
shot and killed by Ira Sexton, who at.
tempted to rob him.
Alexander Morrison, a train hand il
| the employ of the Northwestern roat
who went to Madison, Wis, from Bel
videre, Ills. was struck by an engine
and instantly killed.
The first OF numerous eviction cases
of the Illinois Steel company agains
squatters on Jones island, Milwaukee
was decided in favor of the Illinois Stee
company in the United States distric
| court.
William Nelson, a Clinton, Ind, min
er. was fatally injured by the explosion
Of keg of powder over which he wa
| smoking.
Patrick Burke of st. Paul fell unde
a passenger train at Hudson. Wis, an
had both feet crushed. 1t is thought h
cannot live.
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ANTHONY HOPE HAWKINS.

ly the parting between the Princess
Flavia and Rassendell was mere farce
comedy to Hope adieu to that chicken.
His first impulse was to seize drum
stick and to run, but the major re-
strained him.
The managers practiced eye had no
ticed crowd of Willimantic bellies ON
the platform intent upon catching a
glimpse of Hope gratis. 1t would never
do for his star to make his debut in
Willimantic drrmstick in hand So,
gently but firmly he persuaded Hope to
renounce the chickens leg in favor OF
his satchel Hope, however, as he left
the car had the good taste to do his
swearing under his breath.
On the platform the major met the
waiter, who thrust the bill into his
hand. The major stamped on it and
said he'd see him in Philadelphia first.
Neither of them had had one mouthful,
and he was going to report the matter
to Chauncey Depew.
1t may interest Mr.. Hope to know,
however, that as soon as the train start
ed two drummers bought his chicken at
an advance ON regular rates, and one OF
them, with gallantry worthy OF the
dolly Dialogues hero himself, had the
wishbone of Mr.. Hopes chicken polish
ed and presented it to his sweetheart al
a souvenir. York Sun.
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AN AUTHORS BREAKFAST.
Anthony Hopes Adventure with Broiled
Philadelphia Chicken.

Phiiadeiphia Chicken.
Here's tip for the matinee girls who
intend to fall in love with Anthony
Hope. III you want to make Mr.. Hope
cross, all you have to do is to exclaim
suddenly, "Broiled Philadelphia chick
en-, and if Major Pond, his manager,
happens to be within earshot at the
time he will Immediately throw cat
fit There's story mixed up with that
broiled Philadelphia chicken. Mr., Hope
recently played one night stands. 1t is
true that one of these one night stands
was Boston, but that didn't help mat
ters at all. Persons who met Mr.. Hope
on his way to Boston the other day re-
marked how fine and hearty he was
looking And yet at the same hour a
day later when Hope boarded the New
York train to go to Willimantic, Conn,
his next stand, he looked almost an old
man. and no sooner was he on board
than he and the major waylaid the
waiter of a buffet Car and ordered an
elaborate breakfast Broiled Philadel-
phia chicken was the star attraction of
the bill of fare, and the major, in his
| loudest tones, ordered that two broiled
Philadelphians should be sacrificed at
once.
Having had nothing to eat since the
night BEFORE the author and the man
ager awaited their meal expectantly.
| At the end of the first hour Mr. Hope
looked up and inquired good naturedly
Don't you think it's about time fol
that chicken?" For answer the major
hurried to the kitchen, and there was
the making of first rate dialect story
in the sounds which emerged from tina
vicinity within the next few minutes
Presently the major came back looking
SO pleased with himself that Hope la,
back in his chair and hoped once more
Another half hour passed. Again tn
major repaired to the kitchen. Thi
time Hope made notes Of the converse
tion on the back of his cuff.
Ten minutes after came the waite
bearing three foot tray. Hopes eye
were dancing and the major smacked hi
lips as he grabbed the carving knife
Just then from the end of the car tn
conductor cried, "WillimanticP' Sure
The copper country evening news., 1897-11-03
MAJOR M'KINLEYS COUSINS.
The Woods Are Full of Them Down In
Clark County, Ind.


Jeffersonville, Ind, Nov 3.-Presdent
Mckinley has a host of cousins living in
Wood township, Clark county, and
while all of them did not vote for him
they are quite proud to claim kinship
with the chief executive of the nation.
Most of the McKinleys in this neck or
the woods are Democrats Of the copper
bottom, doubled-riveted kind. still,
when the Cleveland administration went
out of office and the postmaster Of Bor-
den had to follow suit it was Jesse Nc
Kinley who stepped down and out and
Albert Mckinley who succeeded him, 50
that the office still remains in the fam
lily.
one of the McKinleys is probably the
ONLY fur tanner in Indiana who sun
ships goods to Europe, his tannery be-
ing n relic of those days when this state
was the playground OF all sorts OF game
from the bear down. There is not d
month in the year which does not con-
tribute most of its days to furnish birth
day for the Clark county Mcklnleys
hut especially is this true of September
The family is preparing toholda a reunion
some time this fall, and invitations VIII
he sent out as soon as some members
recover who are now suffering from
tvphoid fever in mild form. 1t is eX-
pected that the head of the family
President Mckinley. Will honor tie oc'
casion with his presence.
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HERR AMANN, THE MIMIC.
why the Spectators Laughed When the
German Actor Initiated BismarcN-

German Actor Initiated BismareN-
One of the music hail actors that came
to this country several years ago Nas n
mimic named Amann. and he was regard
ed here as clever, although be attracted mo-
unusual attention. His speciality was she
imitation of well known persons, and his
remarkable control of his face enabled him
to do this considerably better than most az
his rivals 1t has now become evident
that he was very much more notah.s pcT-
son than anything he did here woulG Lead
people to believe. His experiences in Nu-
rope were never exploited in this country
as they have been abroad, and this neSiecS-
probably cost Herr Amann considerable
publicity.
He is a short, stockily built man, with
large broad face, which is, of course.
smooth shaven He is 43 years old now
and his father was toymaker in Munich.
where the imitator was born. Young
Amann would have none of the toyshop
and Joined the famous company at the
Meiningen Court theater Once, while IN
Carlsbad, he met Laube of the Hofburg IN
Vienna, who struck by his remarkaoiS
power of facial expression, advised him to
devote his talents to making himself look
like real persons instead of trying to- be
imaginary persons in plays. He took this
advice and made up n list of eminent men
whom he thought he could resemble. Il
will be remembered by those who Saw
him here that his only assistance comes
from the use of wigs and whiskers, with a
characteristic bit OF costuming occasional
w when the characters are historical per
sonaces as well known rs Napoleon or
George Washington. Once in Genoa ther
son OF General Caribaldi saw him repre-
scnt his father and was 80 moved by tho
likeness that Eo burst into tears, but ISts-
marck once had an interview with AInann
after a perform alce and did not weep.
II understali chat you have represented
me in France, Austria and Italy, said
Bismarck.
"Ycs, your Eighness," answered the
actor
And how did 1 please the people OF
those countricsr asked Bismarck
'Oh, remarkably was the answer
Indeed" said Bismarck. Il never
supposed that the French, the Italians and
the Austrians liked me particularly"
"Oh, yes continued the actor, who
had grown enthusiastic now. * was
greeted with applause on my first appear
ance and when L took off my helmct tho
people yelled with delight"
''Of course" answered Bismarck, they
cried out with delight when you took ON
your helmet and my three hairs were visi-
blel'
Such personal study of the subjects In
not frequently possible, however, to Herr
Amann, who is obliged, as rule, to copy
contemporancous celebrities from their
photographs. New York sun.
The copper country evening news., 1897-11-03
THE READY REASONING BOY.
Some Sweet Samples of the Satisfaction
He Gives.


He was in his mothers room the other
day when she was showing a friend some
handsome napery that her own maternal
relative had given her on her marriage
He was impressed by the conversation and
laid 1t by for future reference. That even
ing there were guests at dinner, and for a
long while he was deeply interested In
study of his own domestic economy, with
special reference to whether turkey was u
good single standard for the human circu-
lation, and concluding that IL was en-
deavored to get monopoly. Later on he
began to regard the festive board with an
interest that was not strictly dietary, and
finally electrified the company by the in
quiry:
were married iny'
Grandpa came to call not long ago, and
papa had him up in the smoking room,
discussing the subject of masculine head
gear
Run down stairs, son, and get my
new derby. It's hanging in the hall,
said papa.
| The messenger was some time away.
\ and when he returned with the hat he was
CARRYING it on the end of a cane.
The owner took it off and began to ex-
| patiate on its beauties:
Snow, here is latest shape, and / got
it for song You ought TO wear derby,
father It's moro comfortable than bea-
| yer and more stylish.
The old gentleman secretly resented
these remarks but said nothing. The
younger gentleman placed the model shape
on chair and forgot all about it. Ten
minutes later he calmly sat on that stylish
hat and remodeled it so that its maker
would have denied it.
Grandpa was tickled almost to death
"Best have beaver, after all, my boy,
he said. "a beavers so big you are pretty
safe not to sit down on it.
When grandpa went to the hetrack t'
get the immaculate beaver, he was smittei
with horror. A catastrophe of some k1nt
had occurred, and it was evident that th'
hat had been involved. A committee o
investigation at once interviewed the smal
boy. He explained matters with charm
ing candor "Why, you see, papa, sal'
he, 81 had to stand on grandpa hat u
reach yours; it hung so high up Wash
ington Post