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Warren sheaf., 1899-02-16

DIR. WESTERN, of St. Luke's Hos
pital, Grand Forks, has just returned
from his European trip. esT Special
ist in Diseases Of women.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
JEFFERY o. PHELPS.
Death of a Weil-knOwn, Wealthy
Resident of sisnsbury.

| The Hon. Jeffrey O. Phelps, of Sims
bury, a man for forty years wel-known
! to Legislators and others in this state,
I died there Sunday afternoon He had
| just entered upon his eightieth year.
Mr.. Phelps was born in Simsbury, Au-
gust 8, 1920, and was the son of Judge
Jeffrey O. Phelps. He was twice mar
| ried, his first wife being Miss Jane
Humphrey of Simsbury. His second
wife, who survives him, was Miss
Eleanor Crandell of North Serbia, N.
Y, OF whom he was married about
twenty years ago. The surviving chill
dren, all by the first wife, are Mrs
Aaron L. Emo, of Simsbury, Water
Commissioner Jeffrey 0. Phelps, Jr, Of
Hartford, Mrs. James K. Crofut of Sims
bury and Mrs. Joseph r. Ensign of
Simsbury. The Hartford Courant says
of him:
Mr.. Phelps was farmer and capital
ist and for many years had occupied
himself with the management Of his
large financial interests. He was a
sterling democrat in politics and years
ago took very active part in local and
state politics. He represented the town
of Simsbury in the lower house of the
general assembly In 1855, and was town
clerk in the same year. In 1867 he was
a member of the state senate repre-
senting the old Third district. He was
for a great many years affiliated with
the Methodist church at Simsbury and
was prominent in the councils of the
church and society. He was also close
ly identified with all benevolent and
charitable institutions in the town, and
was a frequent and liberal contributor
for purposes of charity. He was a
much esteemed citizen in all walks of
life and commanded the respect of his
fellow townsmen in a marked degree.
Mr.. Phelps was always in favor of To-
cal improvements and anything which
would be for the benefit of the commu-
nifty When the Hartford and Con-
necticut Western railroad company was
projected, about thirty years ago. he
and his father, the judge, were among
the first to recognize the advantages
which would accrue to the town to be
on line Of railroad connecting Hart
ford with the western part of the state,
and became among the most enthusiasts
tic promoters of the enterprise He was
at the time of his death director Of
the road Mr. Phelps was formerly
director of the National Exchange bank
of this city He was several years ago
a candidate for sheriff of Hartford
county on the democratic ticket.
Mr.. Phelps funeral will be attended
at his late residence in Simsbury on
Wednesday at half-past one o'clock in
the afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
OBITU4 RY NOTES,
Death of One of the Best X ~ own Livery.
men of the State.

Samuel W. Langdon, who had held a
responsible position at the stables of
Barker & Ransom and their successor.
j. Fl. Mcdonald for many years died
Sunday at his home, 237 Orchard street
after lingering illness due to COM
picat1on of diseases. Mr.. Langdon was
seventysiX years of age He had not
been actively engaged in business for
several years owing to i'll health. When
a boy Langdon was employed on the
tow path of the old Pennington canal
riding the horses that towed the boats
through the canal He became widely
known among people who Travelled by
way of the canal. Later he drove on
the old stage and mail line from New
York to New Haven. Mr. Lanedon
gave up his place on the stage line and
was afterwards associated with several
local liverymen. For many years he
was with the late Herschel c. Ransom
in the livery business. Mr. Langdon had
been associated with the two firms mon
toned above almost continuously for
sixty years or more. He was one of the
best judges of horses in the state and
officiated as driver of the carriages of
many distinguished men who were visj-
tors here on different occasions of pub
lie note. Mr.. Langdon was a model
driver and of striking personal appear
ance, tall, erect and of fine figure. and q
distinguishing mark was his long vhis-
kers which he Wore invariably. Mr.
Langdon was man Of quiet ways and
dignlfled carriage but very affable and
friendly and staunch friend and
many of his old friends who yet remain
Will miss him much. For the last three
or four years his strength and health |
had been failing and he had been able
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
ANSEL ARNOLD, OF WHITMAN
TIC

Ansel Arnold died at his home, No
sl2 Main street, Willimantic, at half
past nine o'clock Saturday morning
lie was born in Somers, August 70, 1918
He went to Mansfield in 1884, and then
went to Somersville, where he engaged
IN the manufacture of shaker hoods
and conducted a general store
| He went to Willimantic in November.
! 1870, and at once identified himself with
the business interests of the city by es-
tabltshing the first wholesale -four and
grain business in the city, and six years
later he built the brick block in which
he afterwards conducted his business
and in which he had lived since. In
1877 he associated with him in the -four
! and grain business his father-in- law,
Horace M. Chapman, with whom, I'M
der the firm name Of Ansel Arnold &
Co., he continued in the same business
until 1894, when he retired.
Mr.. Arnold had always been identi-
fled with the financial interests of Will
limantic. He was one of the founders
OF the First National bank, and for
many years was its president. He was
director and vice-president of the
for nearly forty years was director in
the Rockville National bank and an in
corporator on both the Rockville Saw
ings bank and a director in the Me-
chanics Savings bank Of Hartford.
Mr.. Arnold during his life, was inter
ested in several manufacturing enter
prises He was elected president of the
first board of trade organized in Will
mantle about twelve years ago. In
1858 he represented the town of Somers
in the lower house of the legislature,
and again In 1876 he represented the
town Of Windham in the same body.
He leaves a wife and two sons the
oldest of whom Is Lawyer William A.
Arnold a graduate of Yale and at the
present time a rising young lawyer in
Hartford. The younger son is Louis
H. Arnold, Yale student His first
wife was Elizabeth Barrows of Mans
field. and his second wife the daughter
of the late Horace Chapman of this
city. J-i
The funeral will be held at the house
tomorrow at ten o'clock and the re-
mains will be taken to Somers on the
1:20 a. M train for burial In the family
lot there. s
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
CITY COURT CASES

| The charges against Centrono Rocco
of obstructing an officer ard keeping a
house of i'll fame, We're continued until
| next Saturday.
A charge of improper conduct against
George w. Scranton was continued until
August -.
The charge of breach of the peace
against John McKeon of 141 Wolcott
street, preferred by Edward r. Wool
sey, was continued until August 10.
Joseph H. Manion pleaded guilty to a
charge Of breach Of the peace preferred
by Thomas j. Foley and was fined SO
and costs Of $500 Foley was fined on
plea of guilty SO and costs of $5.0S on a
charge OF assault preferred by Michael
Fitzmartin of IS Orange street
Carmine Mafotti pleaded guilty of a
charge of breach of the peace preferred
by Mary Maritti and was fined So and
costs of s5.12.
John j. Foley of Grand avenue charg-
ed ]. J. Mcmahon and Thomas Hallor-
an with theft of twelve bottles of beer.
AS two important witnesses were not
present a continuance was granted until
to-day.
Thomas Brennan was discharged on a
charge of trespass upon Flynn's proper
ty on Poplar street. He was arrested
with Mcmahon and Halloran and was
discharged because he had permission of
Flynn's son to go on the land.
The charge of violating the liquor law
against Joseph Carbella was continued
until August y.
The five Poles who almost raised a
riot at Belle dock Saturday night plead
ed guilty to all cases. The following
fines were imposed: Charles Klautz S.
and costs of $4.29; John Zarck SIS fine
and costs of 1929; Michael Brooski and
Albert Scharich, each Sc and costs of
$3.50 apiece,
Albert Hail. who was arrested early
Sunday morning attempting to break
into the Hotel Garde, caught by Patrol
man Cannon, was held on a charge of
attempting burglary under $500. The
trial will come up this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
INJURED DIGNITY OF CHICAGO
DOG-CATCHEPS

DOG-CATCHERS.
A fourteen-year-o boy was charged
in the East Chicago avenue police court
with thwarting the efforts of the police
department. His accuser was the
driver Of the dog catchers' wagon.
"Your honor" related the policeman,
this here boy was follerln' us over
our beat this mornin' and scarin' all the
dogs we tried to ketch. We told him he
was interferin with the r.ajesty Of the
law, but still he chased the dogs. So we
brought him in"
The magistrate looked down at the
woe-begone piece of humanity before
him. what have you to say?" was
the stern inquiry
II wasn't chasing the dogs walled
the boy 1.-The fellers amt no good. I
was watchin' EN- ketch dogs, but dey
didn't do it, and when l laughed at 'em
dey got sore.
Young man." said the Justice in his
severest voice, "the police department
IS one which cannot be laughed at. You
should have made the report to the
mayor, If you did not like the way the
officers caught the dogs. The depart
ment deserves the cooperation of the
citizens, not their ieers. Six months in
the penitentiary!"
The boy, badly frightened, was led
back to the cell and released in an hour.
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
REAJ, ESTATE RECORD

The following deeds were filed for rec
ord in the town clerks Office yesterday
afternoon:
Warranty deeds-Jennie Stone to Bar.
ney Diamond $50 feet on Admiral street
Dwight w. Blakeslee to James Bishop
31la feet on George street; James Bish.
op to Emma A. Blakeslee, BIZ feet on
George street; William II. Stokes to FL
lott H. Morse, Nos. 537, 500 and 81.
State street
Quit claim deeds-Henriett c. Mat
thews to Karl Heitler so feet on Law
renee street; William ]. Atwater to
Sohhioniee w. Robertson, SO feet on
Lawrence street; Bernard Il. LyncH ct
TX, to Susie K. Burwell, III feet on
Cedar street.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
A REMARKABLE LAKE.

Jobs Pond, Twelve Feet Above Ordi
nary Mark, is Still Rising
Jobs Pond, the remarkable lake il
this town which has since early his
nomenal actions, is again furnishing
material for curious speculation. 1T has
no outlet and in some places is from a
to 60 feet deep. Or. Field in his history
says it rises and falls as much as II
feet, but not from such causes as affect
other ponds. 1t is often the highest in
dry season and lowest in the wet sea
son of the year.
When it begins to rise it rises regu-
larry for six or twelve months and then
| falls for about the same period. Those,
however, who are most capable of judg-
ing think there is nothing mysterious
| about il. 1t is probably fed by very
deep springs that are not affected by
the rainfall until after a considerable
time This beautiful sheet of water
deeply set between the hills was once
known as Waroona Lake. This appro-
pirate name is the Australian word for
solitude.
The pond for several years past has
given no cause for comment, and by
some had almost been forgotten. 1t
now has again presented its claims for
naturety in a manner which is certain
~ as astonishing as had ever been
credited to it before. The water has
been continually rising for several days
and has reached a mark over its natur
al height and is still reaching out in an
effort to cover more territory. The pond
is now higher, it is reported by residents
in the vicinity than it has been since
1870
The most peculiar feature connected
with the present conditions existing
there is the fact that farming land To-
Gated al great distance from the lake
has been affected. John Strickland,
who resides near the Center church,
recently plowed a field located two and
a half miles from the pond on which he
had intended to raise a crop of pota
toes He had also completed a large
shed on the lot for the reception of the
crop when it was harvested. The soil is
sandy, but Mr.. Strickland had always
considered it among the most valuable
of ali his farming land, and it had new
er given him reasons to believe other
wise. On Wednesday he had occasion
to do some work on the lot with an OK
team, and great was his surprise to find
the soil wet and unfit for working.
drove his team some distance onto the
field, where one of the oxen sank down
to its body in the earth and was with
much difficulty extracted from his po-
sition.
At present 1t is not considered safe 10
cross the field, as the nature of the soil
is such that it is liable to give way
with any heavy weight; and the quick
sand formation would, it is believed.
prove very dangerous. A well about
one and a quarter miles from the field
and still further from this body of wa
ter has been known for years to have |
acted in sympathy with the pond in the |
rise and fall of water. |
The great height Of the water now
attained in Jobs pond is the only rea |
son that can be given for the strange |
actions of the soil on the tobacco lot, |
and it is without doubt the cause Of !
ne wonderful change which seems al |
most Observation-Disclosures Penny |
Press.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
FINED FOR CONTEMPT.

N. w. Hill of East Hampton has been
fined 5000 by Judge George w. Wheeler
of the superior court for contempt of
court in a suit brought against him by
the New Departure Bell company of
Bristol. In a complaint against the de-
PENDANT for making flag bicycle bells
after he had been restrained by injunc-
ton. Judge Wheeler has also ordered
that Mr.. Hill pay costs incurred of $3.50
additional He orders that Mr. Hill be
committed until the above amounts be
paid, but In the case of an appeal being
takon from the decision the judge says
execution may be stayed in accordance
with the law,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
MRS. ESTHER M. H1NE.

Mrs. Esther M. Hlne, resident of
this city for more than thirty years,
died at her home, 276 Howard avenue,
sunday afternoon after short illness
caused by a complication of diseases
MRS. Hine was widely known and re-
spected by a large circle Of friends who
VIII be panied to learn Of her death. Be
sides her husband, Mrs. Hine, among
whose relatives are Judge Gable and
MRS. G. K. Caldwell of this city, leaves
one daughter, Mrs. p. L. Albert of New
YORK city. The funeral will be held
TINS afternoon at 2 o'clock from 276
Howard avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
SUIT DISMISSED BY JUDEE TOWN
SEND IN UNITED STATES COURT.
Deputy Sheriff Beach Institutes s"''
Against Lawyer Thomas-hi. +. bris-
tolls Application for Discharge Grant
ed by Referee Newton-Ctty Court
Cases,
Cases.

In the United States circuit court yes
terday morning Judge Townsend rem
dered his decision in the case OF George
II. Chatillon against George and Rlch-
ard Forschiner, brought to obtain Il per-
manent injunction and an accounting
All the parties interested In the case pc
long in New York. The suit was tried
before Judge Townsend in the spring
when he held court for the southern
district of New York.
The complainant claims to have IN
vented device for preserving the edges
of enameled scale pans from destruction,
His device is a protecting ring Whlch
overlaps the edge Of the pan ana the
bottom edge of the f1ange, thus prevent
ing both from breaking and cracking
Judge Townsend dismissed the suit on
the ground that the device claimed by
the complainant does not constitute an
invention.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
LAWYER THOMAS SUED.

Deputy Sheriff w. e. Beach yesterday
instituted suit against e. S. Thomas of
Orange, claiming that he holds $3l.S2
in fees that belongs to him. Constable
Sperry has served garnishee papers on
Treasurer Jacobs Of the county commits
sioner's office to secure FUNDS due
Thomas as one of the state auditors.
The case is returnabla before Justice r.
l.. Linsley of North Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08
GRANTED A DISCHARGE.

Henry G. Newton, referee in bankrupt
cy, yesterday afternoon granted the ap-
plication OF M. f. Bristol, the former
shoe dealer, for an absolute discharge.
Mr.. Bristol has complied with ell the re-
quirements of the new bankruptcy act.
1t is not thought that any of the cred
itors will oppose his discharge in the
United States court
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-08

to attend to business but little in that
time. He years ago bought the house
2S7 Orchard street, which had since been
his home, He leaves wife and daugh-
ter He had a sister who lived in Far
mington, who died about year ago,
The arrangements for the funeral are
not completed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-04

had neglected to shave his newly-revealed
face, hoping that that beard would quick
~ re appear-the worst was yet to come.
1t came all through an energetic and dis
corning reporter, who saw in Thompsons
account of himself a chance for good
relief--and bail And when Thompsons
lawyer came the police cautiously began
to believe something of the story of the
lost beard. But the irate Cameron had
By that time gone home and gone to bed;
50 there was nobody at hand to withdraw
story" This is how the good story met
Thompson's haggard eyes when he looked
the paper that morning of his appear
anee in the police court:
ONE ON CYRITi
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-04
Though Beardless, He Would Imperson-
ate the Hirsute Society


"Now, what is a man to do in a case
like this?" Thompson piteously asked his
trienu who had bailed him out.
Il guess you'd better let it go at that,
old man." said his friend. IF you don't
keep quiet they may come out with an
ether scare head. The Burglar Was
Thompson, After All. What was he doing
in that house?' Say nothing and let your
beard grow. That's my advice.
Thompson stayed at home for two weeks.
Then he called on Amanda and explained
mattcrs-with a freshly grown beard.
at was unfortunate said Amanda,
with an unpleasantly doubtful information.
On the wholt think you look better with
the beard than you would without it,
And now Mrs. Cyril Thompson-nee Car
s1n-9eclares she would never let her hus-
band shave his beard, no matter how clear
cut mis- features may be.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-04
Time to Do Something
,hicago Times-Heraild.

From the Chicago Times-Herald-
Mrs. Mimms-Mary. 1t was l o'clock this
morning when you got in I heard you.
Mary-Well, ma ma, If I was you I'd take
something to make me sleep better. I took
my shoes off down in the kitchen and did
not make no more noise than cat would.
I've been kind of worried about you for a
good while.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-04
Citing an Exception

From the Chicago News.
Meeks-But what's the use of arguing
matter. One can't get more out of a bottle
than he puts in it.
Weeks-Oh, don't know; put quart
of liquor in g. bottle once and got big
head and 81 fine out of it the next morn
ing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-04
SLICK BURGLAR, CAUGHT IN ACT
SAYS HE is MIR. THOMPSON

ONE ON CYRIL
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-04
Rare in Hir Experience

From the Washington Star
what is our idea of a true frlend?" ask
ed the man of sentiment.
"A true friend" said Senator Sorghum,
thoughtfuly, would be a man whose con-
versation never required you to come back
with the question how much?
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-04
willing to Be Convinced

From the Chicago Tribune.
The man with the clustering and white-
wash plentifully scattered over his clothes
having taken a seat In the street car, and
a moment later the man sitting next to
him having got up
Think you're better'n am, do your"
"A little. One of us had to offer this
lady a seat, and you didn't"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-04

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by SCI
entifcally attacking the disease through
the blood.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-18
Miniature Yacht Race.

Iu accordance with custom the
miniature yacht race was held 10
commemoration OF the late King
Kalakaua's birthday yesterday. The
result was Ksleikau, first; Lady l.,
second; Ekels, third; and Limo,
fourth. The first prize is a silver
cup and $40. second $15, third $40
aud fourth SIS. Lady L. is the pro.
perty OF Prince Cupid. In the eve-
ming, there was luau at Waikiki on
the premises of the late Queen Dow
ager.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-18
TOPICS.
Honolulu, Aug. 1S, 1899.

NV Goods just arrived are now
for sale at lowest market prices, as
foilrws:
The celebrated Haviland Ware
from Europe.
A very large assortment OF Timed
and Enam-led iron Saucepans, as
sorted siz-s.
A large invoice OF Henry Disstons
& S"n's haud Saws, Brick Trowels,
aud Fhts, assorted sizes.
A X OH assortment OF Agate Ware.
V ctor Hand S-wing Machines.
Wertbeim Saving Machines.
A-rmotnr Wind Mills, 8, 10. IL and
l6 feet. tn be aud ensiest running
mll's on the Islands, use good oil
with very little care.
Force Pump TO fl the above wind
mills.
Non-shrinking Redwood Tanks,
various s'zes.
Anti C4loric Sectional Pipe Cover
iDgs, assorted siz-s.
Anti-C aloric Plaster in Bags.
Please call aud examine our goods.
High prices GU goods lately cuts no
figure with us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-18

day. Prayer meeting Wednesday at
1880 p IN, A 'r,niisl welcome to all.
Sociability specially.
Church ~ s. John the Baptist,
TX slihi-waer> Religious services
as follows: $3.50 81. liyh Mass, vii II
sermon and collection for the usual
expenses OF the church; 10 a, m.
Sunday School, 3 p. m. Rehearsal;
A p. m, Rosary. All the same ser.
vices every Sunday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-18
Headquarters for Sewing Machines
at L. b. Kerr's, Queen Street,
Honolulu.

The following Machines in stock,
and for sale for cash or on Install
ment: Domestic, Standard, Ed
ridge B, Seamstress, Norwood, Pearl,
Columbia aud Wheeler q Wilson.
Standard No. 10, tailoring machine
button hole attachment. Pan Amrri-
can Hand Machines. Second Hand
Machines for sale cheap. Needles,
parts, attachment and repairs for all
machines.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-18

Fred. Harrison the proprietor of
the Hawaiian Marble Works, isrs>dy
to supply his patrons and irirhds
with tomb stones suitable To all
tastes, requirements and purses. His
Office is in the new buildings next to
the Occidental on the coruer Of
Alahea and King street. -