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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
DIED IN WATERBURY,.
Was One of the New Haven Tontir
Survivors,

Was One of the New Haven Tontine
Survivors.
Charles Moulton Mitchell died at his
home in Waterbury yesterday morning,
aged seventy-seven years. He was one
of the prominent citizens of Waterbury,
being president Of the Steele & Johnson
Manufacturing company of this city
and the Bridgeport Brass company. He
was one of the survivors of the old Ton
tine association, which owns the Ton
tine hotel in this city. There are now
thirty-one nominees surviving and rep
resenting thirty-five shares of stock,
four nominees each holding two shares
of stock.
Mr.. Mitchell was an uncle of the late
ex-Congressman Mitchell of this city
The Tontine association was formed in
1924.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
yCRAICH He
CONSTANTLY
Baby Badly AmictedWith Eczema.
Medical Treatment Useless.
Cured by Cuticura,

My niece's little baby boy had Eczema all
over his face, SO that he needed continuous
watching, and he scratched the sores con-
stantly. Mornings, his face, Island clothes
would be stained with blood. She never
could take him out, his face was SO full of
sores. She had medical treatment, and tried
everything she heard Of. She commenced
using tho CUTICUEA REMEDIES. The sores
tetthis face and heacGs entirely cared, and now
his face is smooth and rosy.
Mrs. L. ). ROOT, New Scotland, N. Y.
SPERDY CURE TREATMEyT FOR EVERY BABr HuMoR,
WITH loss OF HAIR - Warm baths with CUrIcURA
SOAR, followed by gentle anointings with CUrIcURA,
purest of omoienss, and greatest of skin cures.
Sold thrnuQhout the world. Porter d. & c. CoRp Sole
Props, Boston. Low 10 euro Every CGby Humor, free.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10

ris, suit involving oyster grounds, no
error opinion by Justice Hamersley'
l.. G. Hoadley VS.. The Savings Bank
of Danbury, no error; opinion by JUS
tice Hamersley. This secures COM
mission of 5000 to Mr.. Hoadley.
The case of Carleton e. Hoadley
health officer, against NJ Seward sons
known as the trip hammer case, was
not decided
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
FACTORY ENLAEGEM ENT,
Another Prosperous New Haven Indus

The Seamless Rubber company, which
already has large factory on Daggett
street and employs three hundred
hands, has secured plans and will build
an addition of brick, three stories high.
The old building at the south of the
mandatory. where nipples are now
made, will be moved from it's location
and the brick addition will be built in
it's place.
The company has had very prosper
Gus year and has been and is now
overwhelmed with orders. During the
hard times, so-called, this company was
turning out its product in very large
amounts.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
IN JUSTICES COIrRT

Justic Philip Pond yesterday heard
the suit brought by George e. Reilly
against Wellington Smith, the Wooster
street milk dealer, for $11.32, which he
claims is owed him on an old account.
Reilly formerly worked for Smith. At
torney Jacobs appeared for the pla 'ntff
and Justice Pond reserved his decision.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
Superior Court-,Judge Prentice.

James T. Patterson of Bridgeport mas
been appointed receiver of the Subur-
ban road of Hartford by Judge Prem
tice. Mr.. Patterson was recently APP
after State Treasurer Mersick had taxi
en- charge. He was not certain of all
his powers in the matter and Mr.. Pat
terson found that he was surrounded
with difficulties in making contracts
and in other work, and it was decided
that he could manage the road better
if he was appointed receiver and put in
full power
The Hygeia Ice company case is still
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

of yesterdays recorded real estate
transfers were those of Julia N.
Churchill to Frank C. Sheldon, DC feet
on Saltonstall avenue, and John B..
Phillips to the Kilbourn & Bishop Co..
371h feet on LLOYD street.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
Superior Court-Judgc shumway.

/
The suit of Daniel Dore, the grocer OF
557 Grand avenue, against Frederick W.
Babcock, dealer in kerosene oil, was be-
gun before Judge Shumway and jury
in the superior court yesterday. Dora
sues to recover damages for the explo-
sion and fire which nearly destroyed his
property as 577 and $40 Grand avenue,
and which, he alleges, was caused by
the negligence of Babcock's servants
and agents. He claims SIS 900 damages.
| The fire occurred about two years ago.
The defendant denies responsibility for
the negligence of his servant and agent
in the law and under the circumstances
of the case Alling, Webb & Morehouse
are counsel for Mr.. Dore, and Charles
S. Hamilton and William II. Williams
for Mr. Babcock The trial will not be
completed before the middle of next
week.
WILL CONTEST.
Lawyers James p. Pigott and David
f. Fitzgerald have given notice of a
possible contest of the will of the late
Mary Stanley of Hamden, who died
last week Thursday. Under the will as
it stands, Mrs James Gaffney of Brook
Ign is bequeathed four lots at Bel.port,
Long Island Mrs. Gaffney expected
more.
The will was offered for probate We'd
nesday., Mrs. Stanley, besides the be-
quest to Mrs. Gaffney, makes her grand
daughter Miss Kate Stanley, who has
resided with her for several years past,
her residuary legatee. Mrs. Shanley
left an estate of about $4,000 the bulk OF
which is in real estate. There will be
hearing on the will in the probate court
next Wednesday.
CASH REGISTERS REPLEVINED.
Constable Michael Enseoe yesterday
replevined five cash registers, the prop
erty of the HOLLYWOOD Cash Register
company of Bridgeport The replevin
writ was directed against Joseph T.
Douglass of the Douglass Safe compa-
ny, which has warerooms at 80 Meadow
street The suit was brought by Law
yers Toomey and Lynch of Bridgeport
for alleged breach of contract.
Mr.. Douglass claims that the compa-
ny has not lived up to its contract with
him, and claimed a right to hold the
cash registers until his account was set
tied.
DIVORCE PAPERS SERVED IN JAIL
Suit for divorce has been brought by
WilliamJ. Ferguson Of Meriden against
Hattie Ferguson, who is now In the
county Jail, working out fine imposed
for being an inmate Of house of Ill
repute. The papers In the euit were
served Wednesday at the jail.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
CHARITY BALL.

A charity ball in aid Of the Harriet
Beecher Stowe home for aged colored
people will be given by colored citizens
of this city at Warner hall on Easter
Tuesday evening, April a. Preparations
are being made for large attendance,
and the object is certainly commenda-
hle
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10

DR.. Won STAINS Pineapple Tablets for
the stomach New, convenient, positive.
pleasant, harmless cure for Sour Stomach,
ach, Wind ON the Stomach. Loss Of Appe-
tlte Dizziness, Nausea, Impoverished
Blood, Sick Headache, and all other stom-
ach troubles directly traceahle to indiges-
ton. 80 cents. Sold by d. A. Gessner, Il.
Hewitt & CO.-55.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
RAILROAD ITEMS.

The Consolidated Railroad company
controls the Merden trolley system, and
up to few days ago had been vigor-
ously opposing the attempt of the Mer-
iden, Southington ard Compounce Troll
ley company to gain an entrance into
the city. The contest aroused consider
able local feeling. and it is now stated
that. in effect, a compromise has been
arranged by which each company will
exchange traffic. 1t is also stated OFF,
cially that the New Haven company
VIII no longer resist the projected troll
ley parallel between Norwich and New
London. This has been one of the long
est and most sharply fought steam trol-
ley contests in the state, having bScn for
three years in the courts and the legis-
lature. At the last state election all the
candidates for the legislature on both
Sides in Norwich, New London, and
near towns, were pledged in favor Of
the trolley parallel among them Speaker
Brandegee of New London, who has the
appointment of the house committees,
The Consolidated has appealed to the
courts against the projected parallel be-
tween Southington and Plainville.
A director of the Norwich and Wor-
cester road says that fast express
train between New York and Worces-
ter, by way Of the Groton extension, is
soon to be put IN making the run in
four and half hours, in competition
with the Boston and Albany.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-10
Palace 0ndCentr0| Mnrkets

Great Reduction in Prices of Poultry and
Smoked Shoulders Sc IT, Turkeys IO-12c is,
Fowl and Chickens S-1O-12c lb Ducks and
Geese. 12c ID. Fine large Capons very cheap.
All kinds fresh Vegetables-C ucumbers.
Lettuce, Caulifowers, etc. Fresh Country
Eggs 26c dozen. Orders delivered promptly.
Telephone 420. e. SCHOENBERGE R &
SONS, 92-06 George street. and 1913 Central
Market, Congress avenue.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23

HOODS PILLS are easy to take.
easy to operate. Cure, indigestion,
sick headache.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
CUBAN INTRIGUES.

The latest news from Washington
" that tie obstacles in the way of the
payment OF the Cuban troocs have
been removed. 1t is intimated in
well informed circles that payment "
the troops is d feature of the plan tc
force nm immediate recognition Of the
independence OF Cuba. A lobby is
visible in Congress that is working to
create condition which will cause a
rise in Cuban bonds issued shortly
before the United States took the war
off The insurgents hands. The re-
'luctaDce OF General Gomez to part
with his troops Is attributed to the
movement to secure the recognition
Of the republic. The fact that Cubans
are given high places in the civil gov
eminent of Havana would Sc, IN to in
dictate that au early test is to be made
OF Cuban capacity for self-govern.
ment.
Some weeks ago Senator Foraker
was reported rs saying that after the
ratification Of the treaty OF peace with
Spain the President wonld have no
constit utional right to maintain
military government in Cuba. At
TINT time the Ohio Senator was SUD-
poseh not to he acting in accord with
the Presidents plan OF Cuban govern
ment, but since his speech on the
Philippine situation the relations OF
the President and Of the Ohio Senat-
or have become more confidential.
At least, Senator Foraker went a lit
tie out of his way to declare that no
permanent occupation Of the Philip
pines WIS intended. If the President
has accepted Foraller's idea that his
power to maintain military govern
ment in Cuba will cease with the
ratification OF the treaty, the recogni-
ton OF the Cuban Government NAV
come sooner than has been expected.
s. T.. Post.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
From Manila.

Charles w. Nuss, a Carson boy, in
letter from Manila gives the follow
ing information about that town:
L have taken IN the whole town and
it is the dirtlest place 1 ever saw. The
walls OF the buildings Are all falling
down and make everything look for
lorn and deserted. The whole island
is not more than mile long and a
half mile wide.
1 went through some Of the dun
geons that the Spanish had for their
prisoners. Prisoners we're entombed
in these places and doors and win.
dows plastered up so that no air
could get in Or the walls against
which the prisoners stood when exc
cuted are rows ut bullet marks where
the bullets went through the bod1es
and struck the walls. The insurg-
entS caught Spanish officer and
nailed him to the wall, cut off his
head and made cross with his blood
above his head.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
BENEVOLENCE IN ANIMALS.
Instances Which illustrate This QuaI.
ity as Existing in DOmesti-
Gated Quadrupeds.

We have seen 4 small pig, stuck in a
pulling through which ii had tried to
squeeze, assisted by an elder one inside.
Attracted by its cries. it took the small
pigs head in its mouth and tried 10 pull
it through, in doing which il almost
pulled the sufferers head off. In anoth-
er case cat deliberately fetched its
owner TO assist ano' her cat which was
lying helpless in a fit. Moreover do
Elesticated animals are to some extent
progressive" and have realized the na-
ton Of common good among other crta.
lures than their own stock, says the
London Spectator
There is n good deal of service and
henevolence among very different do
Ihesticated animals. especially in the
form Of protection. sharing Of food and
f"rbearance. Specialized instances in
which dogs or cats have taken food to-
others could doubtless be authenti
Gated. though the writer ha: not wit
Eessed a case. But there is the strangest
Of all evidence that they have n tend
c1cy to perform these and other serv.
ices 10 other animals. because the dc.
Hesticaied creatures voluntarily offer
these services Of bcnevolence TO man.
How can anyone doubt that animals lin
drmestication) are willing to feed Zach
o:her. when there are cats all over Eng
land and Scotland which delight in
bringing food as presents 10 their own
ers? We need not go back TO the his.
toric cat which caught pigeon every
dry and brought it to its master when
a prisoner in the tower.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
BOOKKEEPING B. C..
of Clay RECORDS Of Bust
ness Transnctions, Temp.
Darius II.

An American archaeological eXpedi-
ton eXcavating al Nippur discovered
recently in a room 20 feet below the
surface some 100 clay tablets. the bust
ness records of Il rich firm of mer-
chants. Ulurashu Sons. These docu-
ments are dated in the reigns of Artax-
erxes |. t464-424 b. CO. and Darius H.
(4E3-405 B. c.. The tablets are OF va
rious sizes. some resembling the or.
binary cake of soap of commerce
They are covered with cuneiroru
characters clear and distinct as whcr
the bookkeeper of Ulurashu inscribed
them 2.50O years ago. says the New
York Commercial Advertiser
Among them is this guaranty for 2.
years that an emerald is so we'll sci
that it will not fall out:
"Bel-ahiddina and Bel-shumu. sons
Bel. and Hatin. son of Bazuza. spoks
unto Bel-nadinshumu. son Of Morashu
as follows: "As concerns the gold ring
set with an emerald. we guarantee tina
for 20 years the emerald will not fal
out of the ring. If it should fall on
before the expiration Of 20 years Re:
ahiddina land the two others) shall
pay to Bei-nadinshumu an indemnity
of ten mana of silver"
Then follow the names of ten wit.
neses and Of an official who is described
as 1.-The scribe of the CONCORDANCE o
Proper Names" The document con.
cludes with the thumb-nail marks O.
the contracting parties.
There are also leases Of various kinds
ana contracts for the sale of sun-driet
bricks and other merchandise. and for
the loan Of seed corn and oxen for pillow.
ing.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23

Many fellows all over the land who
think they are merchants, and who
are eternally and everlastingly damn.
ing the department stores and cata-
logue houses, should bear this fact in
mind: II the merchants in the small
towns would spend a little more
money advertising the fact that they
are in business to do business with
all the people, and we're prepared to
meet competition, there ould soon
be an end to the catalogue houses
and big department stores. Mer-
chants who allow their political pre-
jndices to warp their miude, and who
refuse to advertise in newspap ers that
don't suit them politically, are small
potatoes and few in a hill. They
ought not to be patronized by any
progressive citizen.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
Miles and Algor Must Go.

1t ls declared in Washington that
Secretary Alger is to be removed from
the War Department and that Major.
General Miles will also be removed,
the latter for two specific reasons:
First-ThaL when, rs he alleges, he
found the beef bad he did not 80 re-.
port to the government.
Second-That he does not work in
harmony with the Administration.
IL the reports are true. this will be
the result OF the investigation by the
War Commission.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23

The wives Of some of the Indian
braves have names as odd and often as
dfoll as their husbands They seem
to have cognomens of their own. too.
and not to take those of their spouses
only. Some Of the actual names given
in census Of the families of the scouts
at one place include Mrs Short Nose.
who was before her marriage Miss Pip
ing Woman; Mrs. Big Head. formerly
Miss Short Face; Mrs. Nibbs. formerly
Miss Young Bear; Mrs. White Crow,
formerly Miss Crook Pipe; Mrs. Howl
ing Water. formerly Miss Crow Woman;
also Mrs. Sweet Water. Miss Walk High.
daughter Of Mr.. White Calf. an! Miss
Usage, daughter Of Mr.. Hard Case.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23

Bicycle manufacturers in Germany.
failing IN their attempt to have a pro.
hibitory tariff put upon American bi
cycles, have combined to refuse
credit to any dealers handling as
part Of their stock American wheels.
The ingenuity and skill of the Amer.
lean mechanic are incompatible and
make him tho most dreaded compet-
itor Of the foreign manufacturer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
Pooling His Time Away.

An Assemblyman in the Nevada
legislature has given notice that he
will Introduce d bill to @prevent the
wearing by ladies Of high or large
hats mt places of Amusement" PEG.
pie who have attended the best plac
es OF amusement that our State at.
forps 1--WE do not brag on them), have
observed that Nevada ladies remove
their hats at such places, through in
herent politeness, therefore, such a
law is unnecessary. When our states.
men have nothing OF more import.
ance than "hllh hat" and "sidewalk
expectoratior" legislation on hand, it
would be we'll for them to go home
Gazette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
Protect tho Fish.

Steps should be taken to enforce
the fish law, as there are now num-
engaged IN unlawfully taking fish
from the river. L this practice should
be lowed by everybody. the Truckee
wonld soon be depopuiated of the
finny tribe. 1t seems that all truo
lovers OF the rod should band to
geth,r and see that laws are passed
and enforced. 1t would also be a
good idea to pass a law forbiddmg
the shipping Of fish and game out OF
the State. There are a dozen or
more Japs and Cinnamon who fish
day and night during the open seas
on, and most any other time, for that
matter, and make good money by
shipping to California. Yet these
Same Japs and Cinnamon pay not a
cent in takes, nor in any way aid in
promoting the fish industry. What's
the matter with a little concerted &C.
ton? Let somebody take the Iead.--
Reno Journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
Utility OF "TnI,bvv

The duchcs Of Northumberland owns
shawl which formerly belonged to
Charles X. of France. and was manu-
featured from the fur Of Persian cats
Many thousands Of cats skins were
utilized. and the weaving occupied
some years. The shawl measured eight
yards square, but is so fine that It can
be compressed into the space Of large
coffee Gun
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23
Uncle Toms Cabin.

Have you ever seen a genuine cake
walk? It's real treat. The Stowe
Company presents one in grand style;
twenty colored swells and bellies will
walk for the cake at each performan ce
OF Uncle Toms Cabin. The laugh
able Animated Song Sheet that has
created such Juror in all the leading
theatres throughout the country will
be presented in all its entirety. Ih.
gorgeous American military apecia.
Gle entitled Remember the Maine"
is the GROWING feature of the Stowe
Con, pany, and it is grand beyond all
description. Remember the date
Saturday, Jan. 2Sth. Seats on sale at
the drug store.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23

The copper industries OF the United
States are to be controlled by that
gigantic reorganization of trust bre.d-
ers' commonly called the Standard
Oil Company.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23

st. Louis was the place selected to
hold the Tooth anniversary Of the Lou
isiana purchase.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-23

success = ONES to those who perse-
we're. II you take Hoods Sarsapar-
lila faithfully and persistently, ac-
cording to directions, you may depend
upon cure when cure is possible
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-04

gard this convention II TREY wgs4.s yose
Tor she Spokane candidate Ire invita-
tlon 10 the King county members ~ l'*
party 70 violation # his opn eouEsaet
was an insult 10 honogabls msn TheT
refused IT, They were right II refusing
and wholly Justified II tse acsioa they
subsequently took.
The senatorial election - ever. III.
Wilson II defeated r. that extent ire
work % the Republican caucus n as sell
1gne sfr Foster ~as elected The
T'ost-rnteia,Tencer vii rnt pretend that
ii IL satisastf WITH tha, result for IL Is
not. and g intends 70 reflection what
ever on Mr. Foster tn making that state-
Hssnf. Mr., Foster is 4 man of higa
character. liberal ' Jews. sound business
education ard thorough acquaintance
with the state OF Washington and ia
needs. That he Is ia earnest when re
declares he win represent an parts Il
the state iuapartiaIly. the Post-In;el.i-
gencs~ does not at all doubt But Il IS
nevertheless true that King county de-
served better things a. the hands OK the
legislature. The people II this county
are jas; now especially interested In
knowing how faE she Federal brigade is
~ b4 protected b. the new senator.
Did he agree 10 Continue the brigadiers
In office despite their outrageous abuse
~ their positions and their pernicious
activity. manifested by their presence
at Olympia? 1; Is 10 be hoped that he
9id not, Bur IL he did, the Federal
brigaalers from Seattle can afford 10
be compliment over result they CON
tribu,ea 80 much to bring about.
II IL not profitable To discuss the why's
and wheFefores az the recen: campaign.
except so far az IL Is necessary 10 keep
the record straight. and the Posl-Intelll.
gencer promises - turn its attention to
other things just as soon as Il will Ice
permitted. AIR Wilson has had his cake
and eaten 1t. and will soon retire to
private life The post-Inteliigenccr has
no inclination 10 disturb him in the
novel and uuaccustomed sensa ton lie
will experience when he is of the pubic
payroll and It wishes him long lie.
good health and prosperity.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-04

According 20 the most recent advices
obtainabIe--whlch may or may not he
authentic--the American members of
the Canadian-Amer.can commission
have virtually determined TO concede
the British claim as TO the Alaskan
boundary line in the vicinity OF Skag
way and Dyea. with a compromise al
lowing the United States 10 retain the
Since the commercial interests OF Pu-
get sound last protested against this
proposed action. the measure for the
exclusion Of aliens from the placer
mines OF British Columbia has i'm
pressed upon ~ the practical necessity
OF making mutual concessions in order
10 arrive at final amicable agreement,
with regard To the many interests at
stake In this live northwestern portion
of the international domain. To the
people of the Puget sound. however.
there appear to be IN the intended
method Of adjusting the boundary dis
mute obtectt,nat,a ,.hasas which II g.
appreheaded. the joint commission has
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