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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
LIGHTHOUSE POINT.

The balloon ascension of that daring aerial navigator. Professor La Roux, at the Point yesterday. was witnessed by one of the largest crowds of the sea- son. To-day at 4:45 D. n1 the professor makes another ascension, taking with him on his journey to the clouds his pet pig Pedro, who makes parachute drop from about one thousand feet al- titude by a parachute expressly provid- ed for his safety. Tonight at 9:30 the professor will make an illuminated bal loon ascention, with an exhibition of fireworks in midair.
 The vaudeville entertainment preced- in gthese ascensions, both in the after- noon and evening is proving a popular hit. La Jeiiks, the slack-wire performs CT, Is one of the very best of his class, while the three acrobats, 1t may be as truthfuly said, are seldom equalled. The impersonator who presents the liv- ing pictures of Dewey, Schley, Napo- leon, Uncle Sam, Lincoln and others, was most enthusiastically encored. The German comedy sketch artists, Heinrich and Katavina," with their songs and dances, are making popu- lar hit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
OF LOCAL INTER EST.

Hot weather until Saturday is the word from the weather office. Observer Tarr says there Is a cool wave far out in the northwest and that 1t will get here one of these days. Yesterday was a perspiring day for New Haven peo- pie. .......
 Superintendent Kendall of the public schools, who has returned from Europe, has had very pleasant three months trip on the continent
 Yesterday a big days business in gathering in the taxes was done at the tax collectors office. Commencing to- day, the penalty for non-payment ap- plies, the interest charge being at the rate of nine per cent per annum. Over $200,0O0 was paid in on Wednesday. Police Sergeant Doherty of precinct 2, who was taken i'll with cramps in the stomach at the Savin Rock bail game of the police on Wednesday, was much better yesterday.
 The box for collecting funds for The New Haven hospital will remain at the corner of Church and Chapel streets to receive funds for Grace hospital. In four days $31,97 was dropped into the box and turned over to General Mer- win for the New Haven hospital. The key of the box has now been given to l Grace hospital people, and all mon y dropped into it will be taken in charge by the hospital people for the aid of the soldiers who are expected there in a day or two As General Merwin an- nolInped in his pard. of thanks the fund for the sick soldiers at the New Haven hospital will be adequate when few contributions already subscribed are paid and the sum from the benefit per formance at the Wonderland theater turned in.
 Thomas Brown of Wooster street fell in a fit yesterday at Wooster and Wa ter streets and was taken to the hospi- tai in the ambulance, where it was found that he was drunk and not a heat victim. He was discharged forth with.
 The fire commissioners will next week take action looking to the appointment of new fire chief, vice Hubbard, de- ceased. It is generally conceded that Fire Marshal Fancher will be advanced to the position of superintendent. as he is regarded as a highly competent and efficient man for the place. Ex-Chief Kennedy has expressed himself as not desiring to be recalled, and hoped that the commissioners will not recall him to service. For the appointment of fire marshal the names of Captain G1adwin of No. 3 and Assistant Superintendent Perkins are mentioned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
BIRD OR BUG?

A Winsted man writes to the Wa terbury American: If the Waterbury American has an editor either on deck or in it's cabin, who has knowledge of birds or insects, let him stand up and explain whether the following object was an insect or a bird: Tuesday, what appeared to be midget of a humming bird appeared on large bed of phlox that is a mass of bloom. The insect or bird was about twice the size of humble bee. It was in it's lower half of the body a deep rich dark brown. while the upper part of the body was of a darker color either black or blue black. It had wings like a humming bird, and 1t had a long sucker the size of darning needle in thickness and about three-quaTters of an inch long. It penetrated the flowers with this pipe on the end of it's head, and instead of two legs, like bird, it had four legs each nearly an inch long. It paid no attention to it's wondering examiners, but kept on at work on the flowers as a bee would. A bird would have fled. On it's tail end there was a full tail of feathers half an inch long. The insect was examined with a pair of heavy magnifying spectacles, which brought out it's peculiarities It was undoubtedly an insect, its four legs made that plain. None of those who saw it had ever seen its like, although all were familiar with humming birds and with many kinds of insects
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
A HANDY REVOLVER.

Homer s. Cummings, of Stamford, the democratic candidate for secretary of state two years ago, returned Tues day last from visit to his parents in Akron, N. Y. He passed through the experience of being "held up while away and learned that revolver is a handy thing to have in ones pocket at times.
 MT Cummings liking for the nation- al game led him to witness game on the Indian reservation. a few miles away. He drove there in company with his cousin. While they were re- turning along narrow. lonesome road, they saw a wagon ahead, and as they drew near the wagon stopped. Three men left it and stood in the road. One of these seized the bridle of the horse Mir. Cummings was driving. The men said they wanted whiskey. The gentle men were not supplied with intoxica- ting beverages, and then the strangers demanded money.
 Before starting for the reservation Mir Cummings put revolver in his pocket-a small, ornamental affair that had not been fired in many years. He quietly produced this and aimed 1t at the fellow who held the horse. The highwayman dropped the bridle sud- denly and fell back. MT. Cummings horse then proceeded and soon left the highwaymen behind. He says he is glad he did not find it necessary to dis charge the weapon, not so much on his assailant's account as on his own. He learned it was a mighty uncertain sort of pistol. and was just as liable to shoot the man behind it as the one in front. But it accomplished its purpose.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
MAY sAyH yoIrp cow

An Oakville correspondent of the Wa terbury American says: This is the time of year that many farmers are cutting brush, clearing up pastures and fences and otherwise improving the looks of their land. It may not be generally known that the wild cherry leaves in wilted state are poisonous for cattle to eat and they will eat them with avidity if they can get at them. In dried state or when perfectly green they are not harmful. The writer some years ago found one of his cows that had eaten of the leaves in wilted state, lying broadside, and from ap- pearance very nearly dead. The thought struck him that milk was an antldote for poison. Several gallons of sweetened milk were turned down the cows throat and in short time she got up, and in a day or two was all right
 Since then he has been very careful when wild cherry was cut to have it re- moved where cattle could not get to it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
THE COURT RECORD.

A hearing in regard to the admission to probate of the will of the late Har- old St. Claire Johnson, which was dis covered some months ago, long after the estate had been settled, was to have been given In the probate court yester- day morning. All parties willing, an adjournment was ordered for two weeks.
 There was a hearing in the probate court yesterday upon the allowance to John Conboy, the tailor, for the support of himself and family
 Trustee w. E. Higgins opposed the application saying that there was but $21S in the estate. and that it would not warrant any allowance at this time, 7 The hearing was, therefore, continued for month.
 George E. Hall and Isaac Wolfe, com missioners on the insolvent estate of the Niagara Laundry company, which failed in March, have filed their report in the probate court
 They have allowed claims amounting to $11,52S42 against the estate and dis allowed $63.50
 The preferred claims which were al- lowed amounted $SS0.12, and this in- cluded the pay of twenty-eight em- ployes and the sum of $279 for taxes. The common claims allowed amounted to $10,59760. The largest creditor was George B. PerkinsJ one of the officers of the company. His claim amounts to $6,S9S.94 and was on notes. Thaddeus H.. Blood had claim for S1,505,99 and G. c. Curtis $1,90214.
 City Court, Criminal Side, Judge Dow
 Patrick F. Bracken of 2S4 Oak street was in the city court yesterday morn ing, charged with non-support of his wife, Nellie. His case was continued until September 8.
 The case of Bridget Havey of 121 Syl- van avenue, charged with violation of the Sunday liquor law, was continued until to-day.
 Antonetta Longobardi and Anna Cia- barro were charged with breach of the peace. They are pretty Italian girls
 Judge Bishop suspended judgment in Antonetta's case. He fined Anna $1 and $7.75 costs.
 Harry L. DeWolf was in court, charged with theft of bicycle belong ing to George H. Bulls. The accused had two friends in court who were withhim when he purchased the wheel. They corroborated his story, which was wheel from boy with a Western Union messenger suit on. He gave him $7 and a watch for the wheel.
 Judge Bishop discharged DeWolf af- ter hearing this evidence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
How They May be Organized in Com
 necticut.

necticut.
 Charles D, Hine, the chairman of the Connecticut Public library com mittee, has issued the following circu- lar to encourage their establishment in towns in the state:
 Dear sir; A free public library is an educational force of great utility and power, Such a library ought to be easily within the reach of every person in the state, Especially should every child have access to good books
 There are in the state seventy-seven free public libraries Forty-one are organized under the law which secures grant of books from the state. Un- der this law it is possible:
 ITO establish free public libraries. 2-To convert subscription libraries into free libraries. These libraries can contain:
 1-Current literature. 2-Interesting and instructive books on all current topics. 3-The best English literature, 4-Books of reference. In order that the matter may be brought before the town, the warning for town meeting should contain a clause authorizing the establishment of the free public library. The law and suggestions as to the form of the warn ing, together with circulars and infor- nation, will be gladly sent upon appli- cation. Yours truly,
 Charles D. Hine, Chairman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02

The Grays will decorate the graves of deceased members on Sunday, Sep tember Ii, They will attend service at the Davenport church in the morning and will decorate graves In the after" noon.
 The Swedish Republican club has voted to disband, There has been a general lack of interest taken in the affairs of the club for some time. Pres ident l.. J. Lilja resigned from the posi- tion of president and F. Carlson was chosen for president pro tenn. An in- dependent organization will be formed
 by certain members of the organiSa-
 tion.
 The series of Friday half holidays
 which the clerks of the dry goods and department stores have enjoyed during
 the summers heated term has been eN- tended by the proprietors of the Vari- ous establishments to include this ar
 ternoon, as In some instances the hrst Friday afternoon of the series was not
 granted through a misunderstanding.
 The stores of Howe & Stetson, the Ed
 ward Malley company, Ewen Mcintyre & Co.,, the Charles Monson company,
 Mendel & Freedman and F. M. Brown
 X Go. will in consequence be closed this afternoon.
 A hearing in the case of Henry C.. Newton of this city vs. the Middletown Street Railway company will be held ln
 the superior court in this city next Tuesday. MT. Newton claims $lo,ooo
 damages for injuries received Novem-
 Der 29, 1894, by an accident in which his 1 collar bone was broken. MT. Newton alleges that the brake on the car retus- ed to work and that his accident is at | tributable to this cause.
 Frederick William Christian, the in- | sane peddler, was again searched at | Springsde farm yesterday morning and | still another bank book was found upon | his person. Ire book credited him with $500, deposited in Philadelphia bank. l How much more money Christian has l about him no one knows.
 I As Admiral Schley is to visit Bridge port soon 1t has been suggested that an invitation be extended to the brave
 admiral to make the Elm City visit. He certainly would receive warm well l come here. A parade could be gotten l up in his honor and an evening recep- | ton given him also. Major Brown says
 his company would be willing to assume charge of the affair, aided by a com 1 mittee of citizens. He approves of the
 military escort and a reception and a dinner. Major Brown says if Commo-
 dore Schley is to visit Bridgeport an at- | tempt surely should be made to have 1 him come to New Haven. Many other
 citizens are seconding the motion to in vite the hero here In fact. if a vote of | New Haven could be taken it would be | a tremendous unanimous aye in favor | of the project.
 The footbrldge in process of erection
 at Chapel street over Mill river is near ly completed, and within the week work on the drawbridge will be com | menced
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
FOR THE SICK SOLDIERS,

MT. Polls generous and thoughtful offer to devote one evenings receipts at his popular theater to the benefit of the soldiers at the hospital met with a hearty response, and quite a large throng of people, despite the intense heat, was present last evening to enjoy the performance and help swell the sum for the soldiers. The entertainment was immensely enjoyable, despite the torrid heat MT. Flint of the Yale bank, a representative of General Merwin was present at the box office to take the receipts so kindly given by Mir. Poli for the noble object in question.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
spR1NGpALE CAMP MEETING

The ground is being prepared for the camp meeting at Springdale, which will begin week from next Friday. To- day all the lumber necessary was sent to the place, and well has been dug, into which pump will be placer, prob ably to-day. Across the brook, which runs close by the tent, no less than five small bridges are to be built, leading to the well, lavatories, etc. The victual- ling tent is to be much smaller in size than the meeting tent. Located, as they will be, in a spot made beautiful by the hand of nature, where the voice of the wind can be heard in the trees and the 'babbling brook" goes singing it's way along, while the feathered chor- isters join in the universal chorus, it will no doubt be an easy task for the eloquent speakers who are to lead the meeting to carry the thought of their hearers away beyond the cares of this life for a brief space at least.- Stamford Advocate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
ADDRESSED BY DEAN MAITLAND

Saratoga, Sept. 1.-At this morning s session of the American Social Science association subjects were discussed in the department of Jurisprudence. The department chairman, Prof. Francis Wayland of New Haven, Conn.,, made the opening address.
 Prof. Isaac Franklin Russell. IL. D., of the New York University Law school, read paper on "Can Interna- tional Disputes be Judicially Deter- mined?"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
OUTING OF OUTBREAKS.

The annual outing of the Lutherans of New York and Connecticut will be held at Neperan, West Chester county, N. Y, on Labor day. They will visit the Lutheran college at that place.
 Rev. MT. Koepchen of Meriden and about twenty of his parishioners from that city will attend. During the day the St. Johns baseball club will play the Immanuel church club of New York city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
TO THE PUBLIC.

The family and relatives of the late Superintendent William H. Hubbard wish in this public manner to express their thanks to the fire and police de- partments, city officials, Grand Army, comrades of Co. I, Fifteenth regiment, fraternal organizations and friends for the many kindnesses shown them at this time
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
DR Ot,MsTED,s sIfccEssoR

Middletown, Sept. 1.-Dr Charles Page, formerly connected with the hos pital for the insane at Danvers, Mass, to-day entered upon his new duties as superintendent of the Connecticut Hos pital for the Insane, succeeding Dr.. James Olmsted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
REAL ESTATE RECORD.

The following real estate transfers were recorded in the town clerks office yesterday afternoon: Alfred H. Hurl- burt to Edward A. Andrews, 60 feet on the Boulevard; F. A. Ives ct ux. to Julia A. M. Baldwin, 52 feet on Sherman ave- nue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
 THE CANTEEN MATTER
At the Prohibition State Conven-
 ton.

At the Prohibition State Conven-
 ton. To the Editor of the Journal and Courier: The press report of the prohibition state convention contains the following which is entirely contrary to the facts: "The resolution demanding that Presi- dent Mckinley abolish the canteen at the several camps occasioned a heated debate, at the close of which it was re- ferred back to the committee. The resolution regarding state legis- lation was so referred, which probably caused the error. The canteen matter was accepted with applause and with out debate
 FREDERICK L. CLARK. September 1, 1S9S
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
TROLLEY RIDE.

Quinnipiac conclave, No. 313, I. o. H., will give a trolley ride to Lighthouse Point and Mt. Carmel this (F'riday) evening, September 2, leaving the Green at 7:30, and Grand and Ferry streets at 7:50. Tickets can be had on the cars
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-02
TO HOSPITAL WITH TYPHOID.

Michael Sorri, an eight-year-old boy living on East street, was taken to the New Haven hospital about o'clock yesterday afternoon, i'll with typhoid fever. He was taken to the hospital in the police ambulance. He is very i'll.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12

The supreme court decides in favor
OF st. Cloud in an old suit against
the city for payment Of hydrant
rental. The city claims that the fire
protection supplied was not accord
ing to contract, and In some cases
prac tically valueless. The case was
determined by referees. who gave 4
verdict against the city for over
$1,000. Judge Searle would not ap-
prove the findings OF the referees.
and decided to grant a new trial un-
less the company would accept one
half the amount awarded. The
supreme court approves Judge
Searles position. The case has been
pending for FIVE years. and was be-
fore the supreme court once before.
In the first trial jury refused to
give the company any pay for the
term complained Of, and the supreme
court granted a new trial, on the
ground that 1t was not just to re-
fuse to pay the company any thing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12

A Sitzman and M. Pauser. Of Pierz,
were in the city Moday on their way
to st. Cloud In answer to a telegram
concerning the condition M Mat.
Ruff, the man who was injured by
being thrown from his horse. Ruff
was taken to st. Cloud Saturday by
team, and Sunday underwent an
operation. Following the operation
O. telegram was received by bis
friends at Pierz, stating that he
could not possibly recover. and that
his death was only q question OF a
few hours. The two gentlemen who
went to st. Cloud are members OF a
society to which Mr.. Ruff belonged,
and they will remain with him until
the end comes, and bring his body
back for burial. 49,, u.s..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12

: The Royaltou Banner devotes q
column or two oi space to show that
Fuller voted for 4. X. Davis for
United States senator In 1893. and
therefore cannot he trusted to vote
for Davis again. Fuller was a little
dissatisfied with Davis because his
great and good friend G. B. Buchanan
did not get the appointment Of sur
veyor general. But Fuller ts all
over that now, SwansOn; entirely
recovered. 1t Ia no longer q novel
sensa ton to witness sOught-for ap.
pointments go elsewhere.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12

A game Of ball was played at the
depot grounds Sunday afternoon be-
tween the MascOts and picked nine.
For FIVE innings the MascOts pre-
vented the others from reaching
home plate, while they scored about
eighteen runs. The work Of the um-
pire was not satisfactory. and before
the game had ended three different
umpires had attempted to deal out
ga tisfactory decisions to both sides
hut each made a dismal failure.
Several Of the original picked nine
quit and their places were filed by
Others. and a better showing was
made, but the game finally ended In Il
wordy row over a decision by the
umpire.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12

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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12

The work OF repairing the Mime
sofa Milling company -four mill on
the West side, will be completed by
this evening. and the mill will
then be in readiness to begin opera
tions, with the exceptions Of one
piece of machinery, which will he
placed in position by the latter part
of the week. The mill will be put in
operation not later than the first OF
next week.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12

VIM. Moore, ,uf Woodbury.. N. j., IL
10 the city. Mr.. Moore is a 20 sern-
ment agent and IL here for the pur-
pose Of looking into the claims OF
several persons for depredations done
by the Indians In the early days.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12
Women of Little Falls.

The members OF. the Eastern StT
are making arrangements to seuA
within the next two or three weellG.
q quantity OF jellies, linen, beddsoG
and other hospital supplies to osnr
sick and wounded soldiers.
All will be given an opportunity
to contribute. In making your Iel-
lies put up a few extra glasses 80 az
to be prepared when called upon.
COMMITTEES.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-12

Stephen Kirby. who has been
sLendinE q vacation Of several weeks
at bis old home in Detroit. Mich..
returned Sunday night, and Monday
morning resumed his position In the
First National bank. -