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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
BARGAINS IN BICYCLES.

John Brown, the enterprising and well known dealer in bicycles, has at
 his establishment as fine selection of bicycles as has ever been exhibited in this city. He announces to his friends and patrons and to the public generally that he has just made a great reduce tion in the price of bicycles and has marked down every wheel in his store. This is grand opportunity to secure first class wheel at low price. His place of business, 153157 George street, three doors west Of Church street, will chasers who are certain to buy when they see his really fine stock of wheels.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
LIKELY TO COMBINE.

The Proposed Silver Plating Trust.
 Meriden, Sept. 12.-The stockholders in the Meriden Britannia company and the Wilcox Silver Plate company have received notice that the International Silver company, a corporation formed under the laws of the state of New Jersey with a capital stock not to ex- ceed $15, ,000, ,000 preferred stock and $15,- 100000 common stock has made an offer for the stock of the local concerns.
 While the formation of the combine is not an assured fact at the present time, it is believed that the progress so far made practically insures it's success, and that the factories of the Meriden Britannia company, the Wilcox Silver Plate company, the Manning & Bow man company, and c. Rogers & Broth- CTS, will pass into the control of the In- ternational Silver company.
 So far as could be learned to-day there seems to be no doubt that all the Meriden concerns will go in, and it is believed here that the concerns which have been represented at the preIimi- nary meetings manufactured at least 75 per cent. of the silver plated ware used N. ternatonal Silver company are good until September IT and if they are &C., cepted, thus transferring all the stock of the interested companies to this one.
 It was impossible to learn to-day on what terms the Merden Silver Plate company and the Manning & Bowman company would enter the combine. The only information which could be gained about the Rogers Brothers was that they would receive about $500,000 for their plant.
 The capital of the Meriden Britannia company is s1 o00, Wilcox Silver Plate company $560.g00; Merlden Silver Plate company s200,000 Manning & Bowman company s50o00.
 Wallingford, Sept 12.--Much interest is manifested here in the proposed ab- sorption by the International Silver company of various silver ware manu- facturng concerns. Included in the list of the proposed ahsorbers are the large firms of R. Wallace & Sons and Simp- son, Hall, Miller & Co.,, both of this place. The Wallace company 1t is un- derstood II has declined an offer made by the International company as unsatis- factory.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
SAssACUS' TRIP.

About sixty-five of the members of Grand Canton sassacus, No. 1, Patri- arch Militant I, o. o. F., will go on the trip to Boston where the big con- Vention is to be held, Quite a number will also go from Canton Aurora.
 The itinerary of the Canton as lust issued is as follows
 tuesday, September 20-The Canton wlli assemble at it's headquarters at lV'So a. m., in full dress uniforms for parade. The line will be formed at II o'clock sharp, and headed by the Amer lean Second regiment band will make a snort parade through the principal street of the city to the station, where the 12:05 Shore Line train for Boston Will be taken.
 The Chevaliers will provide their din- ner on Tuesday.
 Arrive in Boston at 4:25 D. m. the Chevaliers will dress in fatigue uni form, with sword belt, and will be re- ceived by local cantons with music and escorted to Hotel Clarendon, the head quarters of this canton while in that city. After supper the Chevaliers can visit the many places of amusement in the city or go as they please,
 Wednesday and Thursday, NSeptem- Der 21 and 22.-The morning can be de- voted to sightseeing until 10:45 at which time dinner will be served, as the parade starts at I2 noon sharp. Further announcement will be made in Boston in reference to the parade. Af- ter the parade the Chevaliers can go as they please. In the evening there is to be an entertainmnt for the members of the order at Music Hall. The First regiment of Massachusetts will hold a dance and reception at their headquar- ters, 541 Fremont street, Thursday, September 22. All are welcome. Prize drills at baseball grounds, West End, and the Chevaliers who do not care to see drills can devote the entire day to sightseeing, leaving for home any time after dinner. Our hotel accommoda- tions commence with supper Tuesday, the 20th, and end with dinner Thurs day, the 22d, making two days at some.
 A special drill preparatory to the trip
 
 committee which has charge of the af- fair are Captain F. E. Todd and Lieu tenant J. ". Scobie.
 The Chevaliers will not be permitted to leave the line while the big parade is in progress and all will have to be in full dress.
 There will be an excursion from Bos- ton to Salem on Saturday September +, but so far as Is known none of the New Haven men will take that in. On Sunday, September IS, Rev. pr. Ed ward Everett Hale will preach to the patriarchs. On Monday, September 19 at 9:30 there will be a welcome to the sovereign grand lodge and banquet will be given at ' p. m.
 The local organization will not take part in the prize drills which are to ! be held on Thursday, September P, foI which large money prizes are offered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
MIR. LEOPOLD'S GLASSES.
In New York, New Haven and Water
 hl1ry

In New York, New Haven and Water
 bury
 E. A. Leopold, the voice teacher who returned a few weeks since from Dres- den, Germany, where for the past year he taught singing, both privately and under August Iffert, the famous voice builder, has practically arranged his time for the coming season. Mondays and Thursdays he will teach with E. A. Parsons at the New Haven Conserva- tory of Music, S2 Church street Two days of each week will be devoted to his Waterbury class, and after october he will spend the remainder of his time with pupils in New York at Mir. Par- sons studio.
 MT. Leopold returns to his former home a diploma graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music and Theater, Dresden also a graduate instructor of the famous Iffert method. He has a very promising season before him, among his early pupils being some of New Havens most prominent church singers. The advantages of study un- der such notable instructors as Mir. Leopold has been privileged to be as- sociated with while abroad speak well for his ability as an instructor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
ITALIAN sTABR1NG AFFRAY.

A stabbing affair took place yester- day afternoon on Lafayette street, near Congress avenue. Michael Tad deo and Michael Cavidi, brothers-in- law, met yesterday afternoon and af- ter an altereation Cavidi pulled dirk at least eight inches long, and cut Tad deo over the eye. Both were arrested and sent to police headquarters
 Dr. Butler attended the injured man, after which he was released on a $500 bond. Taddeo has lived in New Haven thirty-tive years being one of the first Italian immigrants to settle in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
HIGH SCHOOL BALL PLAYERS.

The Hillhouse High school football team candidates started in the season at the Y. M. c. A. lot at the corner of Chapel and Norton streets yesterday afternoon at o'clock. A large number of men were present to try for positions on the team. As told in yesterdays Journal and Courier Half back Hart, who played such dashing game last year, will captain the team. A list of those who will try for the eleven in- cludes six of last Year's team
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13

Charles Minor had trouble with Moses Isenberg, tailor of Dlxwel avenue, on Saturday. Isenberg worked on 0 coat for Minor. When Minor called for it lsenberg said 1t wasn't ready. In reality it was stolen. After two or three calls Isenberg admitted 1t and Minor asked him to make 1t good. Af ter some dickering this was done. Then Isenberg went to Minors house and met Minor with two bundles under his arm. He tore the bundles open and said the coat in the bundle was the one stolen from his shop, and the one he had made right to Minor. This dis cussion led to a fight, Minor hitting Isenberg first. The case was continued until to-day on Minors suggestion that Officer Welsh go to his room and search for the coat that Isenberg lost.
 Harry Nichols was fined $1 and casts for assault on Harris Schlein, who came into Nichols tailor shop on Co., lumbus avenue. Schlen said that Nichols chased him out of the shop with pair of shears.
 Garrett F. Dalton was charged with assaul on Samuel Velborn, Jew mer- chant, at 21 Oak street, Valborn claim ed that Dalton took pair of shoes and when he went for him threw the shoes and struck him in the face. Policeman Dorman caught Dalton running away.
 Cases against Charles Lewis and Clarence Welch, charged with trespass ing on the Consolidated roads tracks, were continued to Saturday. Fred c. Davis and John Vruber, on similar charges, were released and told to get out of town.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
KLoNDIKnR IN LUCK.
Thomas Thomas and His Partners
 Made $37OOOO,

Made $370OOO.
 MT. and Mrs. w. Luther La Rue of New London had as his guest on Fri day Thomas Thomas of Liverpool, Eng land, who Is on his way from the Klon7 dike. Mir. Thomas is one of the men who struck it rich, having been there for the past three years and having an opportunity of getting one of the best claims.
 He was one of party of three which first began operations on Birch creek and afterward went to Forty Mile creek. Here they were taking out $4S a day, but were not satisfied and for $500 bought the present claim, eight miles from Dawson City, and during the three years it has yielded $S70,00e.
 When the party first began to work the claim they scooped up $2S,OOO worth of the precious metal from the bed rock in one find. The claim is 800 feet square and it has not yet been more than one quarter worked.
 MT Thomas left with MT. La Rue enough of the gold taken to make a ring and a SD gave him several me .eoric stones that were found while digging for gold.
 While working the claim masto-. dons tooth was unearthed and also huge tusk of ivory belonging to some prehistoric beast
 In common with other Klondikers MT. Thomas had to put up with plenty of hardships He paid $50 at one time for small bag of flour and propor- tionate prices for other necessities.
 This summer, he relates, only one watermelon found it's way to Dawson City and that was a small one, too, but it brought $25 without any difficulty. MT Thomas sails for Liverpool on Wednesday of next week and will re- turn in January and stop here with MT, and Mrs. La Rue before going to Alaska-New London Day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
THE SECOND ANNUAL REUNION
Bassett Family Will Gather at Ply

Bassett Family Will Gather at Ply
 mouth, Mass, on Friday,
 The second annual reunion of the Bassett family will be held at Ply mouth, Mass, next Friday September 16. Newcomb M. Bassett, clerk of the department of public works of the city, is among the many warmly interested in the reunion and will attend. Presi- dent George G. Bassett of the John E. Bassett Hardware company will also attend. So far 1000 invitations have been issued, and for the most part fav- orable answers have been received. The Bassett family originally came to this country in 1921 on tho ship Fortune, landing at Plymouth. A large number of descendants reside in Boston or it's vicinity. and these are many in differ ent parts of the union. At last years reunion many states were represented, Some of the members of the family came from as far west as Iowa. All particulars as to railroad rates, dinner tickets and the like can be obtained of Newcomb M. Bassett. There are many Bassett descendants in New Haven, Conn. The dinner will be served in the afternoon, and afterward will come the business meeting and addresses. Frank C.. Bassett of Seymour is secre- tary of the association, and of him also all necessary particulars can be ascer- tained.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
NATIONAL NAVAL RESERVE.

Chicago, Sept 12.-A movement for the creation of a national naval re- serve with the Illinois naval reserve as the nucleus, has been started in this city by local naval officers. Lieutenant Commander John M. Hawley, head of the recruiting department of the navy, under officers of the Illinois naval re- serve association and the militia are enthusiastically in favor of the project
 The efforts will be made to introduce a bill at the next session of congress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
COMMON PLEAS COURT OPENED
 YESTERDAY.

Some Interesting Cases to Come to Trial ID. E. Troy and J. P. DonneiIy to Ap- pear This Afternoon City Court Notes.
 Theodore Blank yesterday caused property of William Spittler's to be at tached for $75O. February, 1896, Rich ard Blank gave his brother, Theodore Blank, note for $6lO with interest It was endorsed by William Spittler It has never been paid and Blank now asks Spittler for payment. The case Is returnable to the common pleas court. Richard Blank is now a resident of parts unknown. He left New Haven some months ago without leaving his address.
 Clarence F. Thompson has brought suit against Edward Gorenfio, in a foreclosure suit for $7,500 The proper ty is located on Elm street.
 ATTACHMENT SUIT.
 The W. A. Beckley company, through Constable Siebert, yesterday attached two pieces of property on Congress avenue and two pieces on Greene street for $6,000 in a suit to recover S2,S63. 70 loaned George Brown. The writ sets forth that Brown borrowed that sum a year ago, and has never seen proper pay of 1t.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
EARLY FOREIGN NEVIS.
The Dreyfus Seandal-Colonel du P"ty
 de Clam Dismissed From His Post.

Paris. Sept. 12.-It is officially an nounced that Colonel du Patty de Clam has been placed on the inactive list and dismissed from his post in consequence of the general staffs investigation into the Esterhazy case.
 President Faure retired Colonel Paty du Clam at the suggestion of the min ister for war, General Zurlinden. Two cabinet meetings have considered the question of revision of the Dreyfus case and adjourned until Saturday at the request of the minister of justice, M. Sarrien, who is desirous Of more time in which to consider the docu- menrs. The court has refused to re- lease former Colonel Picquart pending a rehearing of the case against him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE
 FIREMEN.
Sixth Binennial Convention Holding
 in Toronto

Sixth Binennial Convention Holding
 in Toronto.
 Toronto, Ont, Sept. 12.-The sixth bi- ennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen opened here to- day There were some 400 delegates present at the opening and 200 more ar rived during the course of the day There are 1,500 delegates and visitors now in the city. The convention will last ten days. A number of changes in the constitution and the beneficiary will be considered. The present insur- ance regulations are considered to be too stringent. The election of off, cers will not be reached for some days, when an interesting contest for sue cessor to Grand Master F. P Sargent is expected. The contest will be be- tween Grand Secretary Arnold and First Grand Master J. J. Hannahan. The afternoon session was devated to routine business. The ladies auxiliary held a short session. to which Mrs. Joshua Leach presided.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
NOTHING NEW IN TT, SAYS SEC.
 RETARY AIGER

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 12.A-Concerning reports from Camp Wikoff that the camp Is preparing to break up under peremptory new orders from General Miles, Secretary Alger said to-day: There is nothing new in that. Camp Wikoff from the first was merely in- tended as detention camp. The pur- pose from the first has been to get the soldiers back to their homes as soon as possible" Relative to the statement attributed to General Miles to never mind what Alger says" etc, the sec- retary positively refused to speak.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
LONG DISTANCE RIDER HERE.

Philip Chapau, a bicyclist who is on a 5,0o0-mile ride, arrived in New Haven yesterday afternoon from Hartford. Chapau started from Salt Lake City on July 2S last for Boston and is to make the round trip finishing by October 25 next, on a wager of $500 put up by M. Faure of Salt Lake City. He leaves for New York this morning. He is na- tive of Alsace Lorraine and is twenty eight years of age. The wheel he rides, with the baggage, weighs sixty-eight pounds
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
REAI, ESTATE RECORD.

A valuable piece of property was sold yesterday through the agency of John c. Punderford. The property sold be- longed to Mrs. Anna c. Hyde and con- sists of a house and lot on Dwight street, the lot 106 feet front and was bought by Charles Fl. Downs of the Peck Bros. x Co. manufactory.
 Francis II. Harris ct ux. to Michael McGowan, 30 feet on Hallock avenue; John F. Healy to Frank Turbot ct ux., 35 feet on Grofton street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13

ing to influence Conrad Hofacker juror in the Harry Clayton will case. The case was heard on Judge Blyden- burgh's demurrer to the complaint, at the last term of the court. The demur- rer was overruled and the cast must now go to trial.
 ON TRIAL THIS AFTERNOON.
 In the common pleas court this af- ternoon the cases of the state against Dennis E. Troy and James F. Donnel- ly, both of Woodmont will come to trial, Both men are charged with vio- lation of the Sunday liquor law.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
City Court, Criminal Side, Judge Bishop

The criminal side of the court of common pleas convened at 10 o'clock yesterday morning with Judge Studley presiding. The following named are on the docket accused of breaches of the peace or violation of ,hg liquor law. All are appealed cases: Thomas A. Snyder, Frank Murphy, Peter Stan ford, Charles J. Smith, Carrie Hills and Thomas F. Twitchell.
 Carrie Hills is the Cheshire woman who was sent to state prison at the last term of the court for assault with intent to kill. The case on the com- mon pleas docket went up on appeal before the superior court trial and was nolled yesterday. All the other cases were settled on terms, the accused pay ing the fines and costs imposed by the court below.
 One case which will probably be tried is that against Thomas F. Lee, for em- bracery. Lee is accused with attempt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

Commissioner Peck in Temporary
 Quarters.
 Paris, Sept. 12.-Ferdlnand w. Peck, the United States commissioner to the Paris exposition of 1900, with his family and staff, has taken up quarters at the Continental hotel until he can find suit able offices. He will see the French minister for foreign affairs, M. Delcasse, and other French officials to-day
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
"A VERY SICK SOLDIER.

The sickest men now at New Haven hospital, of the soldiers, is John J, Clark of the Ninth Massachusetts Vol unteers' infantry. Clark is suffering from pneumonia and pleurisy and a complication of diseases. He is very i'll and his condition is considered most critical
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
Court of Common Pleas Civil Side.

William Kurfiss removed a saloon which he recently bought to High street without a transfer license. Pros ecutor Niles nolled the case on pay ment of S11.24, the costs.
 Walter J. Alwyn was fined $25 and costs of $15.42 In the city court yester- day morning for violation of the Sun day liquor law.
 Richard F. Dwyer was charged with distributing bills for s clairvoyant who has just come to the city. Judgment was suspended in the case as he claim ed to be ignorant of the law.
 The case of George Brice, charged with taking steel chuck from F. F. Brett of Artizan street, was continued until September IA. Brice was caught in Bridgeport.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
SECRETARY DAYS RESIGNATION.
It Was Handed to the President Yes
 terday.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Judge Day handed his resignation as secretary of state to the president this morning. The name of Ambassador Hays success scr is not yet announced, and as far as can be ascertained at the department of state, no person has yet been chosen to succeed Senator Gray on the Cana dian commission. There is a growing notion that this vacancy will not be filled, as the commission has proceeded so far with its work that one member more or less will not affect the result.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
Palace Market Poultry and Meats
THIS WEEKS spECIl

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS.
 Fine Roast Beef Sc fb, fino Corned Beef 3-5c lb, prime Beef Steaks 1Oc 10. hest Hams 10c 1b. Smoked Shoulders Sc ID. Hamburg Steak 10c ID, Turkeys 12c rb. Chickens 10c ID, Fowls Sc 10, Broilers 16t: ID. Big Melons 20c each. All kinds fresh Vegetables. D. SCHOENBERGER & SON. 92-96 George street, and 1-2-3 Central Mar.
 ket, Congress avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-13
ENGLAND AND FRANCE ON THE
 NILE

Chicago, Sept. 12.-In regard to the report that the French forces under Major Machand have taken possession of Fashoda, on the Nile. Alfred Arnold, a member of the British parliament, who is stopping at Auditorium Annex, said to-day:
 II do not believe France will risk the Fashoda. I do not look for any trouble over this matter, because I do not be- lieve France has any intention of claim ing sovereignty over it. I am of this opinion because the commission which sat in Paris early in the year and fixed the spheres of influence of England and France in Africa decided that the en- tire valley of the Nile was to be sub ject to English rule, and that France was to have no foothold there. If the report is true it probably will be found that the French military commander was in ignorance of the findings of the commission, and that as soon IS he un- derstands the situation he will evacuate the town"
 THE NAVAL ATTACIE AT TOKYO.
 Washington, Sept. 12.-The navy, for the first time in it's history, will soon be represented at Oriental courts The se- lection of Lieutenant A. l.. Key of the naval academy for duty as naval at- tache at Tokio and Pekin gives that officer one of the most attractive billets of the service, and places him in posi- tion where he can be of great value to this government in view of the develop ment and extension of American inter- ests in Asia.