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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
NATIONAL TRoTTING RULES.
Discussion of Them Continues Far ant
 Near.

Discussion of Them Continues Far and
 Near.
 The new rules and amendments of old ones by the late congress of offic- ials of the National Trotting associa- tion are still the chief topic of discus sion among horsemen who intend to campaign horses this season, as well as in the papers devoted more especial ly to that interest.
 The difference in sentiment among drivers as to the license business is not so marked as one might suppose, judg- ed by the more than three hundred re- plies to letters sent out by the "Chica- go Horseman" asking for opinions on the subject, the majority against the new scheme being scarcely more than a bakers dozen. Comparatively few believe that the licensing of drivers will have any bearing on the ringer question, but it is certain to prevent suspended drivers from ringing them selves in on National tracks, which has been a common occurrence under the old plan. Taken as a whole the work of the congress is severely criti- ClStu, etllO luSIS are llldily WSll huOW II horsemen who believe that if the new conditions are insisted upon the result will be a decided secession from the roll of the National, certainly if the American declines to adopt the main features of the new National rules, which is extremely doubtful. There has been talk of calling an emergency meeting of the National officials to re- consider the nasty work of the con- gress, the suggestion also being made that President. Johnson suspend en- forcement until such time as the rules may again considered authoritatively. It is an unfortunate condition of things at best, with a promising rac- | ing season close ahead, necessitating immediate action if any is to be taken. Mr. Fasig, manager of Charter Oak park is quoted as saying that if the rules are insisted upon that track will | be forced to retire from it's affiliation with the National, and it is safe to | predict that if it goes it will not be | without company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
THE HONEY BEES POISON.

Dr. Joseph Ranger has investigated the chemical and toxic properties of the honey bees poison in most thor ough manner. The author employed for his Investigations twenty-five thousand bees. The fresh poison is clear, like water, of an acid reaction, bitter taste and of fine aromatic odor On evaporating and drying at a temperature of one hundred degrees c. (212 degrees F) a gummy residue is left It is soluble in water; with alco- hol it forms an emulsion like mixture The aromatic odor is due to volatile substance, which disappears on evap- oration, and is not poisonous. The poisonous constituent is not destroyed by short boiling, nor by drying and heating the residue to PIP F., nor by the diluted acids or aIkalies. Dr. Zan- ger has proved the existence of formic acid, but he has also proved that that Is not the poisonous principle. The latter is an organic base, soluble by with difficulty in water, but kept in so- lution by an acid. On the healthy skin neither the bee-poison nor a two per cent. solution of the poisonous princi- pie has any effect, but they act as DOW erful irritants on the mucous mem branes.-American Druggist.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
OFF TO THE GOLD REGIONS,

A party of four Scandinavians from Millstone left on the 2:40 train from the Union station, New London, Wednes- day afternoon for Montreal for the gold fields on the Pacific coast The party consisted of a brother and sister and a woman with a six-year-old son. The husband of the married woman is al- ready in Alaska, and is reported as do- ing well in the business he has under taken. Neither one of the party could speak the English language so as to be understood
 DouglassTsland, Alaska, is the desti- nation of the gold seekers. They will travel over the Vermont Central tc Montreal, thence by the way of the Canadian Pacific to Vancouver. There they will sail by steamer Thistle which leaves Vancouver on Wednesday next for Douglass Island.
 The island is situated just below the town of Juneau, and is one of the stop. ping places on the way to the Klon- dilke.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
BoTTLING HOLY WATER.

The fate of St. Winifreds holy well
 hangs in the balance, and few short hours may decide whether it's waters are to continue their miraculous cures or assist in the manufacture of lemon ade and seltzer. This place has played a somewhat conspicuous part in the sphere of English miracles during the last decade. St. Winifred was killed in Cheshire, and the spot where she fell became perpetual fountain. A Roman Catholic priest paid the loca
 authorities G150 for the exclusive use of the waters for the purpose of curing the faithful of various ailments
 Pilgrimages were made from all parts of the country to this mystic santer
 um, and the collection of cruthes wooden legs and medicine bottles Jeff
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. HoTCH-
 KISS

The services at the home of the late Mrs. Antoinette Hotchkiss were held Thursday at S:3O ?. m., and a large concourse of people attended. Long before the hour special remembrances flowed in from friends, neighbors and acquaintances, the choicest flowers and floral pieces very elegant, handed at the door all the morning and even on the preceding day. Wreaths of green were twined around the pictures of Mrs. Hotchkiss and her husband, and the casket was covered at top and sides with fragrant flowers. The de- ceased had been exceedingly fond Of 1 children and flowers. Among the ten derest tributes to her memory was the i throng of children seeking the last | glimpse of one who had loved them, Lovingly they looked at the face, even | lingering almost at their school hour,
 bright-fac boys and girls constantly asking admission. One young boy said, When I last saw Mrs. Hotchkiss | she read to me from a nice book. v l Many of them were heard to say, "She looks just like her!" as older persons remarked, "She looks very natural, ex- i cept as though she had suffered great
 ly."
 | The deceased had been for months
 unable to see even nearest friends, but
 the dear children had not forgotten to
 remember her.
 Rev. MT. Phillips of St. Paurs church
 and Rev. MT. Sexton of Westville were the officiating clergymen, and their I singing of Mrs. Borden elicited words of appreciation likewise, many wet
 eyes accompanying her voice. She
 sang an anthem, the hymn Thy Will
 be Done" (always a favorite of the de-
 ceased) and beautiful English song with the refrain of Good Night, Good l Night very affecting in it's appropri- ateness to the occasion, as Mrs. Hotch-
 kiss passed away at the, evening time of Sunday, and clasped her hands, af-
 ter her last words to her daughters,
 saying, "Now we will go to sleep" l The four pallbearers were John c. | Miles and Charles Gould of this city, | William A. Pratt and John Alden of Westville.
 I The body was laid beside that of her l husband in the family burial lot at the l Westville cemetery. There was noth-
 ing melancholy about the funeral ex- | cept the raw coldness of the weather.
 The heartfelt gratitude of the daugh-
 ters is accorded to all of the persons
 rendering these services, and they will
 cherish finest memories and none of
 melancholy.
 Many written testimonials were re- ceived from persons unable to be pres
 ent. These were not the least among the tender tributes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
DECORATION OF THE PANTHEON

Once a church after having been built as memorial to the country's s great men, Aux grandes homines las Patrie reconnaissance" and then again devoted to its original purpose, the Pantheon has until recently looked somewhat cold and bare. The defect is being gradually remedied. All round the walls are paintings of episodes of the National history, due to the brushes of the most eminent painters commits stoned by the State to decorate the building. Statuary is now to be added, and M. Antonin Merce has just finish ed the rough model of a huge group of the Revolution, which is ordered for
 the building, and will be placed in Ste,
 Genevieve's Chapel. On the right are | Marceau, Hoche and Desaix, grouped together; a little in the background
 on horseback is Bonaparte, who points
 to an army on the march depicted in
 bass-relief, while beyond him is Carnot the Organizer of Victory" The whole | is backed by a triumphal obelisk, from which is decending winged Liberty bearing laurel wreaths. Another group | to represent the orators of the restored
 monarchy, is being prepared by M Dalou.-London Post.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
IS THE DAY GROWING LoNeERg
Scientific Reasons in Support of the
 Theory That It Is.

ScleHtlllC 1teaSoHS III oupporI oL tne
 Theory That It Is.
 One of the most interesting subjects discussed by Prof. George Darwin dur ing his recent visit to this country was that of the possible and probable in- crease in the length of the day
 When once the earth is in motion about an axis, no matter how the mo- tion came about, it would continue for ever, and at the same rate, thus mak- ing the day always of the same length, unless something is happening or will happen to interfere with that motion.
 Now, there are several causes in opera tion which affect the period of the earth's rotation, some of which tend to make the period less and others to make it greater Fortunately the influ-
 ence of each of the causes is very small. They are generally easy to
 understand, and a simple experiment will illustrate one of them.
 Tie a stone to one end of a string,
 and holding the other in the hand whirl
 it around as nearly as may be in the circumference of a circle When it's
 speed is nearly uniform allow the
 string to wind up on the finger. It will be noticed that as the string shortens the angular velocity increases Tn the
 same way, if the matter forming the
 earth should in any way be drawn
 nearer the axis of rotation, it would
 turn faster, and the day would be shortened.
 By continual loss of heat a shrinlage aF ,,4l iey ho1 ivy in, although the process is exceedingly
 slow, it certainly tends to diminish the | period of rotation. On the other hand,
 any addition of matter from the outside will tend to increase that period and make the day longer. Undoubtedly slight additions to the mass of the earth are constanly made by the arrest | of meteoric bodies passing through the atmosphere. Their influence is opposed l to and tends to neutralize that of any earth shrinkage that may be going on. | The most important interference with | the rotation of the earth that we know | of is that of the tidal wave, which is 1 due to the attraction of the sun and | moon, but more largely to the latter. It | is easy to seeTthat this is a resistance l against which the earth turns, and it's | l effect is to increase the length of the | day.
 | Astronomical observations extending over about 1000 years have failed to
 show any sensible change in the day, but the influence of the tides must be- come evident after the lapse of a great many years. Prof. Darwin declares | that the day may lengthen until it is at | last fifty-fve times as long as it is at | present, and that would be also the pc | riod of the revolution of the moon | about the earth.
 l A day of 1920 hours, such hours as we now have, would offer many inter- l esting advantages, but there would be some things about it not altogether l agreeable. As is is not likely to come for some millions of years it is not Q matter for immediate anxiety.-From the Youths Companion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
MIR. GILRERrs WILL.


 The will of the late Thomas E. Gill bert, who was pastor of St. Paul's Methodist church, Waterbury, was ill., ed in the probate court this week. MT. Gilbert leaves all his personal proper ty, together with all the income from his real estate, to his wife, Emily Mix Gilbert. If Mrs. Gilbert should re- marry all her interest in the real estate ceases, and will then revert to the chill dren, Eva and Emily. At the death of Mrs. Gilbert the property shall be equally divided between the two daughters. If Mrs Gilbert survives the children the property at the death of Mrs. Gilbert shall go to the surviv- ing brothers of Mir. Gilbert. The hear ing on ths acceptance of the will is to take place some day this week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
A STRATEGIsT.

She was the one who had the news paper; he was the one who wanted it.
 Faced two wives in court" she read from headlines. e
 What's that?' he demanded.
 "Oh, it's an account of man who faced two wives in court" she ex- plained.
 His own wives?" he asked "Of course. He was bigamist, stupid, and he faced his wives in the courtroom"
 Lucky mann' She looked at him sharply and was on the point of putting the paper down to argue the question with him, but she caught his covetous glance in time and changed her mind so far as put ting down the paper was concerned. Do you mean that as a compliment for woman or as an insult to her?' she inquired.
 My dear, really have not gone ss far as to analyze the remark" was his cautious reply. Am I to infer that you consider a man with two wives luckier than a man with one?" Not for a minute" he answered hastily. Then he added with equal haste; "That would be practical recognition of polygamy." "Then you must mean that man who has deceived two confiding wo- l men is lucky when he has an opportu- | nifty to gloat over both.'' Well, I should say not" he inter- rupted. What I meant was that, if | he had to meet them it was mighty l lucky for him that the meeting took | place in court under the eye of the law | and the restraining influence of the officers. An ordinarily brave and | courageous man will meet one wife without hesitation almost anywhere
 but when it comes to meeting two il seems like a special dispensation oi
 Providence that it happened. -
 John Henry!"
 She made a motion toward him, he lodged The paper slipped to the floor;
 he got it.
 My dear" he said, as he settled
 back in his chair and glanced over the headline, T apologize for anything
 may have said that sounded in the least like reflection upon woman"
 Still somehow she was satisfied. |
 seemed to her that, perhaps, she hat
 been bamboozled or something.-Sar | Francisco Post
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
DECREASE OF TROUT.

Local sportsmen who find pleasure in trout fishing are wondering what re- suits will be obtained this spring when they start out next week after April 1, with their rods and reels to catch the pretty fish. Some fears are expressed in this city that the decrease of this particular fish will be more noticeable than year ago.
 The decrease has been commented upon for five years and according to reports from farmers who reside near trout brooks and who have watched the streams the outlook is not en- couraging for the coming season. They say several inspections have been made of the streams to see if the trout are showing up in the waters and scarcely any are discovered.
 A reporter had a talk with Mer;den men who enjoy fishing, to ascertain from them how they account for the decrease. Various opinions are ex- pressed, but two of the fisherman claim the enemies of the trout were reported during the winter, much more so than ever before.
 They claim that the increase of ninks. muskrats and others is the direct cause, and it is also said that the freshets during the spawning season last fall were fatal to the in- crease of the fish.
 The local fishermen do not think the brooks are visited by law breakers be- fore the first of April to any extent in the vicinity of Meriden, if so the game wardens would be on to them.-Meriden Republican.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
ARMY ENLIsTMENTs.
Seven Applicants at Fort Trumbull-
 Course of Examination.

Seven Applicants at Fort Trumbull-
 Course of Examination.
 There have been this week seven ap- plicants for enlistment in the United States army at Fort Trumbull, in re- sponse to the recruiting order recently issued. Of these two were successful in passing the physical and mental ex- animation, two failed on the physical, and the others were found to possess an inadequate amount of reading, writing and arithmetic. The appli- cants must possess remarkable knowledge of that branch and in the majority of cases they do not. The United States regular is a man we'll read and well-versed in study, and be- fore he reaches the retirement age he can in many cases give West Pointer just from the academy some points on what to do and how to do it.
 Wednesday morning the two success ful recruits were sent to Fort Slocum, where they will begin their military training. The men are sturdy looking chaps and will receive much better treatment on entering the army than did their officers on entering West Point. Whenever a recruiting officer has enlisted two men he is required to send notice to the adjutant- general, who gives instruction where to send the recruits. On arriving at Fort Slo- cum the men will probably be fitted with their uniforms and then given a course in setting-up exercises, which are very pleasant for the man having charge. After they have been suff1c- iently drilled in setting-up exercises they will be instructed in ma1 ching and gun will be given them and in struction in the manual of arms will follow. It will probably be two months before the men will take their places in the ranks and feel on equal terms with their associates.
 Lieut.. Joseph Knowlton has sent re- cruiting circulars to all the post offices within a radius of thirty miles of this | city-Willimantic, Putnam, Norwich, | Mystic and all the smaller towns, and l also into the state of Rhode Island.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
Cannon of the War of 1S12-A Clinton
 Incident

Cannon of the War of 1S12-A Clinton
 Incident
 There is an old cannon in the pos session of Captain Farnham of Water side, in Clinton, which has historical associations. During the war of 1872 when the English fleet, commanded by Commodore Stackpole, lay in Long Island sound, g skirmish took place off Saybrook, between the American and English, in which cannon was captured from an English vessel. This cannon came into the possession of Saybrook light. When later in the war, Captain Grumney was shot in an en- deavor to keep off the English who were trying to make a landing with some barges, his wife sold the cannon to Captain Farnham of Clinton.
 The cannon had an English crown on it, which Captain Farnham had re- moved, when feeling between England and the United States was high.
 In this same war, Captain J. Farm ham built six pilot boats, which were in great demand during this period, and he made the purchase of an Eng fish barge under odd circumstances. One day three deserters from the Eng fish fleet landed in a barge. They made their way to a store In the town and offered the barge for sale. Captain Farnham bought 1t and invited the men to dinner He also advised them, to avoid capture, to take different roads. This happened on the day when peace was declared, but in those days when news travelled slowly, the mes- sage had not reached Clinton when the three deserters dined with Captain Farnham. These barges were some thing like a whale boat and could be manned by fifty men, twenty-five on a side.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
ODD FELLOWS ANNIVERSARY

The 18th day of April marks the close of the 18th year in the history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in this country, and Fred Carleton, grand sire of the Sovereign Grand lodge, has issued proclamation in which he en- joins all grand and subordinate lodges to take appropriate action by suitable exercises in the observance of the day, and by public thanksgiving to AL mighty God for his manifold mercies to us as individuals and as an order" Grand Master John Blair, of Water bury, has issued proclamation in conformity, calling upon the lodges in this Jurisdiction to properly observe the anniversary. Exercises in honor of the day will be held under the auspices of the Grand lodge at the Odd Fellows home, Fairview, Groton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
behind silently testified to it's curative

behind silently testified to it's curative effects.
 Now soda-water manufacturer offers higher rent for the privilege of aerating the miraculous fluid and dis penensing it at a moderate price for the purpose of curing, not physical wild despotism of whiskey and brandy. The parishioners are now voting whether the well should be retained as it is, or dispensed at so much bot tie all over the district. There is no reason why aeration should destroy the marvellous properties of the water. and its dissemination in properly corked bottles would obviate the necs- sity of painful pilgrimage. Still, it seems an ultra-stretch of utilitari- ansim to turn the we'll of a saint into a-water.-London News.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
MILITARY COLLEGE.
National Undertaking of the Sons ol
 Veterans.

National Undertaking of the Sons of
 Veterans.
 Veterans to make good their pro- fessions of devotion to the principals for which their fathers fought by founding great National Military college, dedicated to patriotism and to be living monument to the memory of the soldiers of the Union army.
 The great work is receiving the commendation of the G. A. R. men and loyal people everywhere. Through education along the lines of civics and patriotism it is proposed to bring about a higher standard of citizenship and through good citizenship to have good government.
 This is a landable enterprise and these young men will receive the hearty support of all good people. A committe has been appointed to devise some feasible plan of organiza- ton and report the same to the nation al encampment which meets at Omaha next September. The committe consists of A. L. Sor- tor, Jr., Mason City, Iowa, chairman. George E. Cox, Hartford, Conn, Manley Wren. Bethany. Mo; H. o. Bixby, Chelsea, Vt: R. M. Buckley, Louisville, Ky. This committee is now at work securing information and formulating plans.
 Many ambitious cities are trying to secure the location of the college and l it promises to soon become a reality. This is the most enduring and practi- cable memorial that has yet been pro- posed. All honor to the Sons of vete- rans and success to their glorious undertaking.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26
MEMORIAL FOR BRUCE.
State Sumner League VIII Have
 MeatinO S11ndoxr ox,ar;no

State Sumner League VIII Have a
 Meeting Sunday evening.
 The State Sumner league, of which Joseph P. Peaker is president, will hold a memorial service in the A. M. E.. Zion church. tomorrow evening for the late B. K. Bruce, register of the treasury.
 Addresses will be delivered by Rev. ". H. Coffey, D. D.. pastor of Zion church, Rev. A. c. Powell of the Im- manual Baptist church. Rev. J. c. Ay- ler D. D., pastor of Bethel A, M. B. church and Lawyer W. Scott Miller. Sumner clubs all over the state have been invited to send representatives.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-26

Still another order.-"What's this new patriotic order Smith has found- ed?" Cousins of the Revolution. You see, Smiths great-g grandmother prom ised to be the sister of man who af- terwards fought in the war of inde- pendence.''-Life.