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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
PETITIONERS FOR PARDON.

A Number from New Haven County.
 The board of pardons will meet the first Monday In June. Among those who have petitioned for pardon are Dr Malcomb R. Griswold, convicted in Hartford of arson, and Thomas F. Kip pie, formerly resident of New Britain, who was convicted of murder in the first degree in New Haven. In addi- ton to Dr. Griswold the following other convicts from Hartford county have petitioned for pardon: John M. Ross, Samuel Garto, Richard Dixon, Mary A. Devine and John Tyler.
 The other petitioners are as follows:
 New Haven county-*Henry Burton Chamberlin, murder second degree, July IS, 1887, life; Thomas F. Ripple, murder first degree, February, 1897, to be hanged; Robert Goldsborough, rape, October, 1894, ten years; Thomas Hart, burglary, July, 1S93 five years; %JoEn A. Keena arson, October, 1893, eight years; *James F. Taylor, murder sec- ond degree, July, 1887, life.
 Fairfield county-Harvey A. Fox, abortion, September, 1896, three years; Edward A. Walker, manslaughter, Oc- tober, 1889, ten years and $1 fine; ""John Mackey and Lawrence Mackey, as- sault With intent to kill and burglary February 1884, thirty-flve years each; William Henry, burglary, March, 1894 fifteen years.
 New London county-*Bartholom McGoslan, highway robbery, May, 1894 seven years; Emanuel L. Montario as- sault with intent to kill. November 1883, twenty years; Gilbert Corley, as- sault with intent to kill September 1896, one year and a half
 Lftchfield county-Thomas Thomp- son, carnal abuse of female child october, 1893, seven years; Robert A Coon, horse stealing, October, 1895, two years; George Watts, assault with in- tent to kill, April, 1896, three years and a half.
 | Windham county-**Andrew Squires murder second degree, April, 1885, life. | Those marked with a have applied for pardon before: those marked witt "* are continued cases.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
LONG FLIGHT OF A HOMING PIG.
 EON

Fred Northrop of Seymour who sent one of his homing pigeons to the 500- mile station at Greensboro, N C., ten days previous, had the pleasure of see- ing the bird return Friday evening af- ter its long journey. The pigeon was matched with bird owned by the Hagen Brothers on a wager. Both birds had been in flies before from that station, and though neither made re- markable time, both did we'll
 When the birds were sent on the train a note accompanied them stating that they were to be liberated Saturday morning, the 1st inst, rain or shine The Northrop bird shows no signs of hardship, although there is no doubt that it endured some pretty bad wealth CT, as within a week it has rained con- siderably, which greatly handicapped it. As it is, the bird made good time.
 The terms of the wager were that, to win. the bird owned by the Hagens must arrive by June l, Norlthrop allow ing thirty days for it to reach home.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
A CAME TO SEE.

The Taft baseball club is one of the best in the state and has been victori- ous thus far this season. Next Satur- day afternoon, May 15, a game is ar- ranged between the Tafts and the HflIl- house high school nine of New Haven. The latter club is considered by judges as one of the hardest clubs to beat. The game promises to be one of the most interesting ones that was ever played by any club on WatertoWn grounds. All of the Taft members are in fine condition, and their numerous friends hope to see them crowned with laurels next Saturday afternoon Waterbury American.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
THE STREET SPRINKLING ASSESS
 MENT MATTER.

Following isa correct copy of the sub stitute resolution which was presented to the board of councilmen at its meet ing last Monday evening by Council man William A. Beers of the First ward:
 Court of Common Council, City of New Haven:
 Resolved That a committee consist ing of two aldermen and three council
 men be and is hereby appointed to in vestigate and report to the court of common council all the facts connected with the street sprinkling advertising bill; and that of the members of the said committee two aldermen and one
 citizen be appointed by the president
 of the board of aldermen, and that
 three councilmen and one citizen be ap- pointed by the president of the board of councilmen; and the finance commit tee is hereby ordered and instructed to take no action upon any bill for
 street sprinl1ling advertisements until
 the aforementioned committee makes report of the facts in the case to the
 court of common council; and the said | committee be given full power to sub
 poena witnesses and take testimony to
 obtain all the facts.
 WILLIAM A. BEERS, Councilman First Ward.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
LIFE UNDERWRITERS.

Annual Banquet of the Connecticut As
 ociation-President Ess of New Ha-
 ven Has Completed the Plans There
 for. .-..
 Hartford, May 11.-President Benedict F. Ess of the Connecticut Life Under- writers association was here from New Haven Monday afternoon to confer with the Hartford committee of the als- sociation in regard to the arrangements for the annual banquet which is to take place at the Hotel Hartford Wednesday evening. He was with MT. Joseph Schwab during the afternoon and they called on General Alexander Harbison, the chairman of the executive commit tee.
 President Ess has completed plans for an event of great interest in life under writing circles There will be speeches by William T. Stanton, actuary of the United States Life of New York, and General Richard F. Cochrane, ex-presi- dent of the New York Life Underwrit- CTS association.
 The state will be represented by Gov ernor Cooke or Lieutenant Governor Dewell of New Haven. Insurance Conn., missioner Betts and the members of the insurance committee, E. R. Hyatt of | New York F. F. Pheghar of New Ha- ven and James P. Thompson of Spring | field, general agent of the Massachu- setts Mutual, will also be present at the | festivities.
 The executive committee of the asso- citation had a meeting here this after noon to complete the arrangements for | the banquet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
A SNAKE STORY

A Hartford Times correspondent writes that in Glastonbury last Sunday F. c. Holmes and Martin Chapman came across a den of rattlesnakes in the eastern part of the town and brought home four large ones and pant of another, which they had shot. They found seven, but two escaped. Three of those captured were three feet and four inches in length without the head, which had been cut off. A gentleman who was looking at them spoke of the popular belief that snakes are never entirely dead until the sun goes down. He said that some years ago he killed one early in the day and cut off its head Late in the afternoon he took a coal of fire and placed it on the snake S back. The headless neck, according to his story, quickly sprung around and struck him on the wrist. Probably it was only muscular contraction, but it was enough to thoroughly frghten the man.
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MAY INVENTIVE THE DAY
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v
 When the bill making an appropria- ton for an insane ward at the state prison was taken up MT, Hutchinson of Essex said that the original bill as reported by the committee on state prison provided for the appointment of two physicians to examine convicts. The bill presented by the committee on appropriations, the one under con sideration, called for one. MT, Hutch inson thought 1t too serious matter to leave to one man to decide whether another was sane or not
 MT, Hutchinson moved to amend the bill by Inserting the word two wherever one appears and physicians for "phy- sictan." He would favor the bill if the amendment was adopted.
 MT. Frisbie replied that the bill re- ported met the approval of the prison directors.
 The bill provides for the erection of a building on the state prison grounds at Wethersfeld for insane prisoners. The sum of $36,000 is appropriated for the erection of the building and $2000 for the furnishing of it. When the building is finished and furnished the warden of the prison shall transfer all insane con- victs now in Middletown to it. The governor with the adviceand consent of the senate, shall appoint physician learned in the treatment of the insane as the consulting physician at the state prison. Amendments offered to the bill were rejected and the measure passed.
 The bill reported by the committee on l hanks Praotinpp thA pff1na np pnnO1is- sioner of building and loan associations at a salary of $2,500 and $500 for eX- penses, which was the order of the day, was taken up at o'clock on motion of MT. Barnes of New Haven. who ex- plained an amendment referring to ex- penses of associations in proportion to the capital stock and surplus. MT. Wadsworth of Pennington offer ed an amendment, which referred to the association and not to the creation of the office of commissioner.
 MT Barnes raised the point of order that the amendment was not germane to the subject. The point was sustain ed by the speaker who reminded MT. Wadsworth that he had the right of appeal. T do not care to appeal" re- piled MT. Wadsworth
 MT Butler of Mddletown favored the amendment. He brought to the memory of the house its action reject ing bill containing a similar principle early in the session. He did not, how ever, care to revive it.
 Dr. Rowell of Stamford moved to in- definitely postpone the whole matter.
 MT. Wadsworth said the work of ex- amining the building and loan asso- citations should be done by the bank commissioners.
 MT. Barnes of New Haven replied in behalf of the bill
 MT. Wartman moved to make the term of office two years instead of four.
 This was adopted and the bill passed 1 The bill making an appropriation of $715,O00 to meet the judicial expenses of the state for two years was passed.
 The resolution appointing May 25 as the day of final adjournment. passed in the senate, was tabled on motion of Judge Cowell of Waterbury.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
TO BE BURIED TO-DAY.

The late MT. George M Gilchrist, who was born in Rothienorman, Aberdeen shire Scotland, and who for the last ten months had been clerk at the Calvary Industrial home, will be buried from the chapel of the New Haven hospital this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. His Scotch friends are invited to Join in the short service conducted by the Rev. F. A. M Brown of the First Presbyterian church, together with the members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and in- mates of the Calvary Industrial home.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
THE WORK IN FRANCE.

Rev. Dr. Loba of Illinois to Speak at
 the United Church Chapel This Even-
 ing.
 Rev. Dr. Loba of Evanston, III, will lecture upon '"The Work in France this evening at the chapel of the Unit ed church. This lecture is the first of the series of meetings under the direc- tion of the McAll association, which is to hold its twenty-fifth anniversary ir this city. All interested in the work Of this association are cordially invited tC attend this lecture and the public meet ing tomorrow evening at the United church also, when Rev. Dr. Parkhurst speaks.
 All the ladies of the different church. es will be welcome at the sessions to- morrow and Friday, both morning and afternoon
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
lNe!ll|c!IIy
 < (O,'
 NEW GOODS (to interest last of Spring and first of Summer customers, prominent visitors in our store THIS WEEK.
 SILKS.
24-INCH BLACK

24-INCH BLACK
 Bonnet finish Silk Brocade. These re- semble the No. grade of Bonnet Gros Grain Silk, so very desirable and fash- ionable in Paris and London. Price 75o yard, which is very cheap. VERY ATTRACTIVE
 And especially made for us-Black Satin Brocade, in gorgeous designs, and superior quality. Nothing under $15Q any better. Price 75c yard. FINEST JAPANESE
 Habautith Silks, in all the new colors. 27 inches wide, and made of the purest silk, at only 49c yard. CoLORED SILK vELvETS
 For millinery and trimming-the do1- lar kind meet with ready sale here at 75c yard
 WHY PAY 50 GENTS
 When you can buy this week from us the best Printed China Silk ever placed on the market at 25c yard? ANOTHER LOT OF NEW
 Printed Silks at 49c yard. These arc A inches wide; Selection made from the choicest patterns.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
THE WILD WEST SHOW

Buffalo Bills coming here (May 19) has awakened much discussion of the man. Only in such an exhibition as his great Wild West, and in no other the aItrical or arenic display, would it be possible to secure as a central figure so romantic, so picturesque, a parsonage as Colonel William F. Cody, or Buffalo Bill, as he is known the wide world over. who is the living exemplification of the romances in read life of pioneer prairie experiences. Not merely be- cause he is a handsome man, but be cause he is also man with a history scarcely paralleled in it's dangers en- countered, victories gained, and its work achieved, by any of the great he roes of romance or history.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
"TITANIA" WAS MRS. RE1ss

New York, May 1.-The woman who was found drowned in the Central park reservoir yesterday and who left pa pers signed 'Tltania," has been identi- fled to-day as Mrs. Reiss Until week ago she lived in a Brooklyn boarding house. She was supposed to be married to man she called the "professor," and earned her living by writing for the papers. Although she stayed in this house for six months, nothing is known of her relatives or antecedents. A week ago she packed up her things and said she was going to St Louis.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
Dress Goods.

Now is the time for Challle buyings We've made prices that suit the condi- tions of all pockethooks:
 Silk and Wool Chalhes that were 39c, now 19c yard.
 All Wool French Challies that were soc, now 29c yard.
 Silk and Wool Stripe Challies that were 75c, now 49c yard.
 Silk and Wool Rasaille Sole Challies, in beautiful colorings, that were 75c. now 49c yard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
MERCHANTS DAYS.

Observer says in the New York Sun day World: If New Haven has a. s,uc- cessful Merchants day then we may be pretty sure that cumulative, if not jealous, Bridgeport and Hartford and Ansonia and Meriden will want mer- cantile carnivals, too. Thus there may be a series of competitive Merchants days, and more profitable in the end to the railroads and bargain seekers than to the merchants. But merely as an experiment., the new mercantile game is worth its candle"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
THEosoPHIsTs FLo1TR1sHTNr

San Diego, Cal, May 1.-The theo- sophical societies tract of land on Point Loma has been increased by the addi- tional purchase of improved lands ad- joining the tract previously purchased for large sum, now giving the society one mile square of land The object of the increase in holdings is to erect a large hotel and sanitarium on the grounds, which have the finest view in this section. The plan involves the ex- penditure of S400,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
THIRD REGIMENT MAN SHOT

Norwich, May 11.-Walter Coffee, thirty years of age, member of Com pany c, Third regiment, c. N. G.. was accidentally shot to-day at Wild Cat Range, where the compary's annual shoot was in progress. Coffee was act ing as target tender and was behind the butt. It broke into pieces and one of the fragments struck Coffee in the right arm, shattering the bone. He was re- moved to Backus hospital, where it was found that the wound was not dan gerOus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
PLAINVILLE CAMP MEETING.

The annual camp meeting for the New Haven district, at Plainville, will open on Monday, August 23, and close on Saturday morning, August 2S, The assembly will open on Monday, August 30, and probably continue during the week. The time for the rally day" has been changed from May 12 to May 26. If that day should be stormy, it will be held on the next fair day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
JUVENILE CONNECTS.

Governor Bradley of Kentucky Says
 State Prison is No Place fol. Them.
 Frankfort. Ky, May Ex-Governor Bradley refused to allow Dora Creech, a twelye-year-old girl, convicted of per jury in Owsley county and sentenced for one year, to come to the peniten- tiary, and granted her a full par don. The governor threatens to par don every juvenile convict out of both state prisons unless the legislature at once provides funds for state schools of reform.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
FREE INK

At opening of new store, 6S Church street, Wednesday, May F, 1Oc bottle of Stafford's best ink free to patrons making 5c purchase. Stationery. peri odicals, ladies patterns, sheet music, bicycle sundries, athletic goods and va rious other lines at cut prices.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
PHILADELPHIA'S APPROACHING
 CELEBRATION.

Philadelphia, May 1.-The United States battleship Texas passed in the Delaware capes this morning. The Texas is coming to this city to take part in the ceremonies incident to the unveiling of the Washington monu- ment on Saturday. The United States monitor Terror will also participate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
CONSOLIDATED RAILROAD.

The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad reports for the quarter ended March 31:
 GGross-1so7. s6,433,176; 1896, se,6o6, 9b5; 4,541,3i7 1896, s4,1Ss S64; 1895, $4,375. .lsi,, Ns,ettao,1S97, $1, s91, S3o; 1s96 S2,1lso91 1895, S1,7S1 ,651. Proportion of expenses to gross come--1s97, s2o21, 1,oo9; 1896, S2, 242, 114; 1s9o, S1, ,S2o, 560. Charges 1897 Sl. .60o, ,o27; 1896, $1,49S,2o7; 1895. $1, ,425,0$1. Surplus 1897, $411, ,032 1S96 $1439o7 1895, $403, ,629. o, Net in the corresponding quarter in 1894, S1,650992, and surplus, S3SS, 523,
 The New England railroad reports to the railroad commissioners for the quarter end ing March 31:
 Gross 1897, 11So, 62o; 1896, S1, ,265, ,s5s; 1895, $1, 297i iS2s. Operating ,expensessoalso7, Net NetL1s97, S2So, ,6o2; 1896 $26o,64o; 1895, S295, ,262. Proportion of expenses to gross 1897, 793s. 1886. 793s; 1895, 77%i. Total in s9me-1S97 $2s6 s92 1s9d $366sSs 1892, $3Sl, ITS; 1895, $463,069 Deficit 1897, $158,676; 1896, $114,79o; 1895, $166, ,494,
 Net in the corresponding quarter of 1894, $206 26l.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
SALE OPENS MONDAY
For I<law and Erlanger's "A Round of
 Pleasure"

The advance sale of seats for "A Round of Pleasure" will open at the Hyperion Monday morning at o'clock, The engagement is for three nights and Saturday matinee, commencing Thurs day night of next week, and there are signs that it will be the most brilliant event of the amusement season here Over one hundred people and a vast quantity of beautiful scenic and other effects will characterize the production Walter Jones, the popular comedian, has been entrusted with the leading part in the new eXtrava ganza, a fact which will be appreciated by his many admirers in New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
YALE WANTED IN GERMANY.

The Yale navy has received an invita- tion to enter crews at the annual anna teur regatta held at Hamburg, Germa- ny, on July 1T and IS. Yale will not se- riously think of accepting. It is prob able, however, that the substitutes of the first crew will row in the Harlem regatta on Memorial day in New York city, although definite action has not been taken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
CHARLES E. PARKER DEAD

Meriden, May 11.-Charles E. Parker, son of Charles Parker, and vice presi- dent of the Charles Parker company, died at his fathers home on Broad street shortly after midnight, aged fif- ty-eight years, after being i'll with pneumonia for about a month.
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GENERAL REDWAY BETTER

Hartford, May 1.-General George M. Redway, who has been confined to his home on Capen street since last December, is able to be out for Q few minutes at time once or twice a day. Sunday he was out in the yard for a short walk, but is still quite weak.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
EVEN MCINTYRE & co.
 S34 to $40 Chapel Street, M ew Haven. Ct.
B'NAI JACOBdS OFFICERS.

B'NAI JACOBS OFFICERS.
 The Congregation B'rai Jacob of Temple street synagogue, Monday evening elected the following officers and committees!
 Rev. o. L. Sachs, president: M. Smir- now, vice president; H. Broyde, secre- tart; M. Brown, treasurer;/ Morris Kaperil, George Golddreier and Jacob Farer, trustees; Messrs. Jacob Meyer, Tender, Ofand, Banoff, Gronowski, Smirnow, Kalnichky, Liebman, Rusen- berg, cemetery committee; B. Lapichs, R. Liebnan, Oh. Feldman, finance com- mittee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
DELAY ON NEW YORK CENTRAL

New York, May 1.-The New York. Central and Hudson River railroad was partially blocked for several hours, this morning, by the derailment of freight train at Central bridge, in the northern part of the city. The rails spread and thirteen cars left the track, and with their contents were much injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
BISHOP WILLIAMS ILLNESS

Middietown, May 11.-Bishop John Williams is somewhat indisposed at his home in this city. For the past week he has been unable to leave the house, but his physician is of the opinion that he will be better in a few days
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KINGS DAITGHTERS

The Kings Daughters society of the First M. D. church promises an enjoya- ble entertainment at a musical in the church parlors tomorrow (Thursday) evening.
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ON DUTY AGAIN.

Policeman Christopher A. Ledwith of 3S6 Columbus avenue resumed his beat yesterday after a ten days illness which confined him to the house.
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REV. F, STANLEY ROOT
To Address the Chautauqua Union To-
 Morrow Evening.

MOTION ENtHINS,
 The Rev. Frederick Stanley Root, for merly of the Park church of Hartford, and at present engaged in literary work in this city, will speak before the Chautauqua union Thursday evening at the Republican hall, no Temple street. His subject will be "Orators and Oratory" The Chautauqua union extends a general invitation to its friends to be present at both the lec- ture and the social meeting following.
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Drap De Paris

Tn a beautiful line of colors for streef costumes This new and sublime cloth is AS inches wide and the most sought after in the leading cities of Europe and America. Instead of $1.75, as many stores ask, our price only $1.25 yard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
ZbeHne c/oh.

Another new Dress Fabric, in plain colors. Very attractive for mountain or shore wear, owing to it's breezy de- sign and airy weave. You might be asked $1.50 a yard for this new cloth if you shouldn't happen to strike the proper store Here we ask only $1O0 ward
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HONDURAS REVOLUTION ENDED,
 Tegucigalpa, Honduras, via Calves ton, Texas, May 1.-The revolution is ended and the country Is peaceful.
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AT EPwoRrH M. E. CHURCH.

The ladies of the Epworth M. E. church will hold a strawberry festival at the church this evening. A very pleasant affair is expected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-12
Etamine SWtinq

And Canvas Cloths, in all desirable dollar colors, AS inches wide, and very cheap, at 75c yard.