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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
IN THE, CITY COURT.

Before the city court yesterday morn ing but few cases were listed for trial and the session was consequently 6 very short one. William M. Wilson, Edward S. Coyle, Florence Miller and Annie <lock, arrested for improper conduct, were each found guilty and fined $3 and costs.
 John J, Tormay, arrested for resist ing a police officer and for drunken ness, was remanded until the 24th of this month.
 Isaac Taylor, colored man, held OH a charge of idleuess, was remanded un- til tomorrow, when the charge may be changed to theft
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
OBITUARY NOTES.
Death of Frederick Erpest, Son of Rev. Mr and Mrs Koepchen.

Death of Frederick ErBesf, Son or Rev Mr and Mrs Koepchen.
 The many friends of Rev MT. and
 Mrs. William F. Koepehen of New York city will be pained to hear of the death of their youngest son, Frederick Ernest
 Koepchen, who died yesterday morning of heart disease, aged nine months. He had been i'll about three weeks with
 bronchitis and measles and suffered un- endurable pain. All that loving hands and the best medical aid could do were of no avail. The child's father was formerly pastor of the Zion German Lutheran church in this city and now is
 pastor of St. Luke's German Lutheran
 church on Forty-second street, New York city. His mother was before her marriage to Rev. MT Koepchen Miss Carrie M Neebe and was at one time teacher in our public schools. The child's grandmother is Mrs Marie Neebe of this city. The family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement.
 The funeral will be held this morn- ing from the parents home in New York city where services will be held, after which the remains will be taken to Meriden, where burial will take place in the family plot in Gethsemane ceme- tery. The funeral will be private.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
AMOS R. WELLS TO SPEAK

Under Auspices of the Christian En-
 deavor Union.
 Amos R. Wells, of Boston, will deliver an address at the Immanuei Baptist church next Monday evening on the subject "Does It Pay?" The address will be under the auspices of the Chris tian Endeavor union. Mr. Wells is an able speaker and his address will doubt less be al interesting one.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
JUNIOR CHEF FOR TONTrNE

Tontine, was in full bloom last night t owing to the arrival at his home on Bradley street of a boy baby. No weight is given but the new arrival is said to be a husky one. While he was not exactly born with silver spoon in his mouth he starts life with excel lent prospects as Proprietor White at once sent enlistment papers to the house and his career is already started as the junior chef of the Tontine.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
CHARGE IN BISON DERSON SUIT TO BE MADE TO-DAF.

Arguments Over nt Four O'Clock Yes
 terday-The (. E. Hart Co. Failure -
 Old Farm in Dispute Small Docket In
 tho City Court.
 The arguments in the Elson- -Ander- son suit were finished yesterday after noon at 4 o'clock and the charge by Judge Gager will be read this morning at the opening of court at 10 o'clock.
 Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that MT. Anderson was the cause of Mrs. Elson instituting divorce proceed ings in North Dakota, and of the sep aration of MT. and Mrs. Elson. Counsel for MT. Anderson on the other side de- nied that such was the case at all, and pointed to the testimony to show that for years previous to the separation M and Mrs Elson had no warm af- lection for one another.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
AMERICA LODGE. K. OF P.
Annual Roll Call of Members Held Last
 Night

The annual roll call of members of America lodge. No. 52, Knights of Pythias, held in it's hall in the courier building last night was extremely well attended. A large majority were pres ent to answer to their names. At the conclusion of this interesting session an informal evening was spent in which violin, piano and vocal solos were given by the various members present. A speech was also made by Past Grand Chancellor Norton of this city. Amer ica lodge is one of the most progressive in the state, and has greatly increased in membership during the past year. Refreshments were served at last nights meeting.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
HAS MAT.E COUNSEL NOW.

Bridgeport, April 1.-The hearing on the application of F. T. Sanford and the town of Easton for the removal of Mrs. Mary E. Wright Smith as eXecu trix of the will of her grandmother, Esther Sanford which was to have been held this morning at 10 o'clock be- fore Judge Nobbs, was continued un- til next Wednesday because Mrs. Smiths counsel Attorney Henry c. Newton of New Haven, could not be present Mrs. Smiths faith in male lawyers in Fairfield county, and female lawyers out of it, having been shaken, she has secured new counsel, whom she trusts will conduct her legal affairs to her satisfaction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
AGAINST THE RAILROAD.

Willis S, Putney and Helen Y. Putney of Milford have brought suit in the common pleas court to recover $1,000 damages for a change of grade of rail- road tracks, which it is alleged has had the effect of causing water to flow upon the Putney farm. As a result of this change of roadbed, which was made in 1900, the plaintiffs allege that the
 ground whereabouts is made damp, and
 "the poultry yard muddy and unfit for
 use, and large number of fowls and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR WINTER WHEAT F,

New York. April 1.-The general tenor of dispatches from correspondents of R. G. Dun x Go. is encouraging for a large yield of winter wheat. At most points the acreage Is equal to or larger than last years, and even in the few reports of a decreased area the loss is only put at 10 per cent, while the most hopeful statements make the increase 50 per cent
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
MILLER APPOINTED.

Yale Short Stop Elected Vice President
 of the 1905 Baseball Association.
 At meeting of the freshman class last night in osborn hall the resigna- tion of John Owsley as vice president was accepted Miller, the short stop on the varsity team, was elected in Ows- leys place The meeting was presided over by Manager Satterlee. of the Uni versity Baseball association
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
HART COMPANY LIABILITIES.

The schedule of assets and liabili- ties on the insolvent estate of the C. E. Hart company of State street were filed in the probate court yesterday. It shows the assets to be $6,975, of which $5.O0O is given as uncollected accounts and the liabilities as $15, ,413.64
 Some of the largest creditors are as follows:
 Strong, Barnes, Hart & Co.,, $9,S1996; J. D. Dewell X Co.,, $339.S6; Darling Bros. & Co.,, New York, $359 ,O4; R. G. Davis, New York, $275,92; William c. Miclesill, Hornellsville, New York, $201; Mrs M. N. Babb, 126 Court street, city, $500; The Hygienic Ice company, $160.63; w. H. Bliss, Madison, O., $250; F. w. Stone, North Branford, $50; The R. H. Nesbit company, city s256.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

Hartford, April 17.-Dr. Thomas C.. Acorn of Thompsonville and Charles R, Bishop of New Haven were before Judge Peck and jury in the court of common pleas yesterday, Dr. Alcorn seeks to recover a bill of $199.50 for medical services rendered to members of MT. Bishops family at Thompson vile. MT Bishop claims that the ser vices rendered by pr. Alcorn were not worth more than $10O and he pleaded tender of that amount in settlement of Dr. Alcorn's claim. Hugh M. Acorn and William H. Leete for Dr. Alcorn and Judge Henney and Andrew J. Broughel, ir., for Mr. Bishop.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
NORMAN G. LEEK.

The funeral of the late Norman G. Leek will be held from the residence of Norris B. Mix at Hamden this after noon at o'clock. The Rev. MT Colley, rector of the Centervilie Episcopal church, will officiate. The interment will be in the Hamden Plains cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
MRS. THOMAS FLEMING.

Thomas J. Fleming, floor walker at the Edward Malley company, received word yesterday morning of the death of his mother, Mrs. Thomas Fleming at Pittsfield, Mass She was seventy-seVen years of age and had been ill for sev- eral months Old age was the cause of her death. She leaves husband, three sons and three daughters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
OLD HIRAM LODGE,

Hiram lodge No. l. F. and A. M., held a regular communication at Masonic Temple last night, when there was a large attendance of the brethren. Two well known citizens received the degree of Master Mason
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
chickens have been made sick and de- stroyed."
THE DUNCAN HALL MATTER.

LiiiN bI-NN<AAN HALL MIA h'iN'
 As an outcome of the trouble at Dun can hall, the apartment hotel In Chapel street, Frank Perrin, the manager, has sued w. Butler Duncan of New York, the owner of the building, for $l,OOo damages. The suit has been returned to the common pleas court by Attor- ney c. s. Hamilton, representing the plaintiff. Property of John T. Sloan, agent for Duncan, has been attached in the suit
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
COLONEL GROVE DEAD.
Passed Away at His Home Yesterday
 Afternoon.

Passed Away at His Home Yesterday
 Afternoon.
 Norwalk, April 17-Coonel James c. Grove died at 2:2O this afternoon at his home in West avenue. Colonel Grove was for many years connected with the National Guard of the state of Connecticut. entering when young man and rising to distinction through the various stages of the service. He Was a prominent contractor and build CT, and well known in business and Do- litical life of the NorWalks. He had been councilman. and held other off ces of trust in the gift of his townspeo pie. He leaves a widow and five chill dren. The children are Mrs. James Golden, Postmaster Edmund F. Grove, Mrs. Willis Scrofutt Mrs. George Van Alstyne, and Dr. Willis H. Grove of New Haven. MT. Grove was upward of seventy years of age He was Mason and an attendant at the South Norwalk M. F. church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
EVIDENCE IN CARTWRIGHT SUI,

EVIDENCE IN CARTWRIGHT SUIT.
 It took Judge Case exactly one hour in the civil side of the superior court yesterday morning to take the evidence in the case of Albert w. Cartwright vs John H. Davis trustee. He reserved decision. This case involves dispute over a will.
 It was alleged by the plaintiff that he deeded his Hamden farm to his mother with the understanding that she should draw a will giving him back the farm when she died. He claims that when his mother died instead of willing the property to him she gave her son only life use of the farm To minor children of Cartwright she gave the property after the plaintiff had fin ished with it. The farm is valued at $10,000 Henry Futile is guardian for the two children and Davis was trustee of the estate.
 Cartwright sues to have the farm deeded outright to him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18

Customer-Have you a "Crudens Concordance?"
 New salesgirl Cat book counter)-I don't know You might inquire in the sporting goods department.-Chi Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS

Laxative Quinine removes the cause. D. w. Groves signature on every box Price 25 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18
SUIT WITHDRAWN

The suit for s1oO0O brought by Mrs Theodore Schottlaender, wife of the superintendent of Ottenheimer Bros corset factory, against Miss Lillian Ortseifer, the corset model, will not be tried at the next term of the court as was expected The matter has been amicably adjusted and husband and wife have become reconciled
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18

The one great virtue of Burnett's Vanilla Extract is purity. !t is rpNl vanilla extract and nothing hnt vanilla extract.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money If 1t falls to cure .. W. Groves signature is on each box, 25c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-18

AVOID BEEF TRUST PRICES.-Althougb prices have advanced. we are selling Meats and Provisions at bargain prices. Fine Chickens 10c lb, Special Veal Outlets l6c lb Special Stew Veal 6c lb., Special Veal
 Chops 14c, 3 h. Hamburg Steak 25c, Fresh Eggs 17c doz., Fancy Jelly and Jams, as
 sorted, Sc per jar, Fancy Apples. 3 cans foi 25c, 2t lbs. Sugar $t.00, Macaroni 4 pkgs dog. E. SCHOENBERGER & SONS Stores
 Palace Market, 90-93-94-96 George Street, l-23 Central Market, Congress- Avenue. Goods delivered free.g Telephone, No. 120.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
BRITISH CONSUL POSTS
NOTICE OF BLOCKADE

CARACAS. Dec. 20.-The British con-
sui issued official notice TO the authori-
ties at La Guaira today that 4 blockade
would 20 into effect from . O'Clock this
morning The notice goes on 20 say that
steamers coming from The United States
or the West Indies would be allowed ten
days from the time of their departure 20
reach Venezuela ports. Sailing vessels
from these countries would be allowed
twenty days.
In regard to vessels from other coun-
tries the notice said steamers woulu be
allowed twenty days from -he time %
their departure. and sailing vessels forty
days All vessels will be allowed ufteen
days in which 10 leave Venezuelan ports
The news OF the practical acceptance
by Great Britain and Germany Of the
proposal OF President Castro through -he
United states Government OF the pro
posal to refer the matters in dispute 10
arbitration reached here at neon .cday.
No details are given. and the absence OF
definite information leaves the Govern
mont in the dark, as 20 what is actuaIlv
going on. and what is the next step TO he
taken. The presidents advisers cannot
see the question clearly, as yet.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
NEEDS. FOR BUSINESS
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
Report on Preparation of Plans Sen, to the
Comm SSIOnerS.

The District Commissioner yes,e rday
received from the Beard Of Education
a report by The committee On high and
normal schools in regard TO the prepara-
uCn OF plans for the proposed new
building for the Business High school
The report WAS framed by Holdsworth
Gordon. chairman OF the committee. and
was sent TO The Commissioners with the
approval Of the Board Of Education. Mr.
Gordon says:
The enrollmenD of pupils in the Bust
ness High School for October. 1902 was
672-259 being boys and i13 girls. The
new building. II authorized. would prob
ably. not be ready for occupancy for
two years. by which time it is expected
the school viii contain between 500 ana
800 pupils. In erecting a permanent
home for this rapidly growing school.
it would therefore be a short sighted
policy TO design building 10 accommo-
date less han 100 pupils. building
Of this size should contain the following
rooms.
Forty class rooms. % by 30 feet each;
Office. % by 25; teachers rooms. men.
.25 by 80. and women p by 30; store
room. 10 by 10; library. 80 by 45: physi-
cal laboratory. % by 40; chemical
laboratory. 25 by 40: biological labora-
tory, 25 by 40, three store rooms. each
10 by 10; museum room. 40 by 50: map
room, 30 b. 40; penmanship and book
keeping room. 80 by so. banking room.
60 by 35; assembly nall 1.-TWO storiesi.
Is by 80 feet: two type-writing rooms.
each 50 by So; gymnasium and access
sorry rooms. a. by 30 feet
The basement plan should give the
following rooms: Drill hall. 80 by - feet
tbencaih gymnasium showers. baths.
dressing rooms. lockers. etc. bicycle
rooms. cloak rooms. engine rooms. dyna-
mo room tpOwer and Light. store rooms.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
RECIPROCITY TREATY
IN THE CUBAN SENATE
Referred to the Committee
or Foreign Relations.

HAVANA. Dec. 20.-The reciprocitv
treaty between Cuba and the United
States concluded by General Bliss and
the Cuban secretaries was read in the
senate today end was finally referred to
the committee on foreign relations.
When .he treaty was read there was
5omo little debate as 70 which commit
tee it should be referred to. one prop
osition was that it should 70 to the
finance committee. Another was that IL
should De referred to the tariff commit
tee.
President Palma sent tho following
message TO the senate in submitting the
document:
4 send 20 the senate a copy OF the
treaty with the United States. in Span
ish and English for its examination and
consideration. according to clause 8. ar
ticle a., and the constitution. I also send
to the senate copy Of the project and
treaty which WIS submitted 10 the gov
errment OF Cuba by the Government Of
the United States. \ simple compari-
sun VI 'Ht Two HotumehlS VIII show the
advantages that are TO be obtained.
The course Of the negotiations shows
how the Cuban commissioners defended
the interest OF Cuba and the favorable
results which the treaty will produce in
the country and the benehcent effect
which il will have on the mercantile
negotiations with the United States II
Will also have the effect OF drawing
closer. II possible. the bonds OF good
friendship which unite us with that na-
ticn."
In conclusion President Palma saws.
The circumstance Of a time limit
having been placed for its appreciation.
makes RE recommend that the senate
give this important matter preferential
attention. in order that. il approved. the
benefits Of the treaty may be had with
out delay"
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
CHANGE IN VANDERBILT'S
CONDITION ENCOURAGING
Physicians Announce He Is Still Criti-
cally III.

NEW YORK. Dec. 20.-Coruelius Van
derbilt's attending physicians held a
consultation at his home. % Park Ave
nue. at O'Clock tonight ana an 4our
latter issued this bulletin which. IL was
announced. would be The last for tie
dav.
Mr. Vanderbilt is still in a critical
condition. There are no new complica-
tiOns or symptoms. Whatever sligh;
changes have occurred are to be regard
ed as encouraging"
A frlerd OF Mr. Vanderbilt said tnat
his temperature. reported TO have been
lO5 degrees for the seventy-two hours
ending today at noon, had gone down te
102 degrees. This was regarded as one Of
the slight changes" referred 10 in ths
bulletin
It was also said that this gradual de-
crease in ihe patients temperature
ought to ce regarded as a very favorable
symptom. whereas. q sudden drop in his
temperature would be regarded az omi-
nous.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

janitor's room. lunch room. and kitchen
and fuel room.
The building. which the Commissioners
say, can be erected for Sli5Go0 TO cover
20 600 feet or ground. with TWO stories
and basement. viii afford accommoda-
lions bur slightly in excess Cf those
Of the Eastern EiEh SClCol- which has
class room facilities for only sGo pupils
it IS evident that such a structure would
be barely adequate to provide for the
school as e. is today and IAN far short
Of meeting its needs two years hence. 20
say nothing OF its future grow h. The
inspector OF Buildings says thc reason
H75.GC0 viii not coustTuet a larger build
Ing is because OF he advance in the
price OF building material and labor dur
.ns the past two years.
"We rcspee fully recommend in view
Of these facts that the Commissioners
urge upon The Appropriation Commit
tee the increase Of the appropriation
from $i15.C00 70 such sum as will In the
opinion OF the Commissioners be suf-
hCient TO erect n thrcc-stOry building
on a portion or the site large enough
10 provide the main features OF struc-
ture such as has been described. with
class room facilities Tor az least SEQ
pupils. on plans conten. plating a future
extension by the construction Of wings
which shall provide additional class
rooms when needed
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
EDUCATIONAL.


SPANISH
Quickly learned by native ard experienced
teacher. FIVE FcIr 40 thc B.rlitz Special
ra.es. EgV payment Trial free
SENIOR GONAR 1H 18th st. tnyi -
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
SLEEPING SICKNESS
CLAIMS ITS THOUSANDS
Mysterious Disease Now De-
pOpuIat'ng Uganda.
SPREADING TO NEW AREAS
Now Threatens Egypt-Inyanably Fa-
tal-A Form of Meningitis or
Brain Disease.

LONDON. Dec. 20.-The school ot
Tropical Medicine has issued a report on
the sleeping sickness which is now de-
vastatinE Uganda.
Though IL was discovered only few
years ago. II is computed that the dis
ease has already killed from 10000 to
10000 people. and is spreading TO new
areas with increasing virulence. Its ex-
tension to the north will be Of the great
es; menace 10 Egypt
Scientific reports made on The spot
describe the sleeping sickness as a com
plant something like that group OF dis
eases known as meningitis, or infsmma-
tion Of the brain. 70 begins insidlously
with changes in the mental attitude Of
the patient. From that time the disease
progresses. and the patient becomes
stupid and restless and after other
symptoms have passed enters into
state u coma and dies.
The duration Of the complaint varies
from a month IN acute cases 10 six
months or more in chronic cases. The
disease is practically invariably fatal and
although taking longer to cause death
than hydrophobia. may be classed along
with the latter-as one OF the most fatal
illnesses known 10 mankind. Il is con-
tagious. and its spread Is assured by
overcrow6ing Of many individuals in the
same house.
The depopulation OF many large and
thlekly 2onuIated areas is making Itself
felt. and he outlook is very gloomy. The
only soFe ne yet devised for che proven
ton OF - spread OF the disease is the
isolation OF new cases.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
AMBASSADOR CHOATE
MEETS KING OF GREECE
American Diplomat Expects To Be Re
ceived by Sultan and Khedive.

LONDON. Dec 20.-Joseph Choate. the
American ambassador. and his family.
while at s,hens. were the guests OF the
British minister.
They met King George and all the
members OF the royal family. They will
probably meet the Sultan in C0nstau-
tiuople. and it is also thought that they
will be received by the Khedive in
Egypt.
All the members OF The party are we'll
and are enjoying their holiday. Private
letters received from Mr. Choate say
hat he was much gratihed at the cor
diality o. his reception by King George
The ambassador is not troubled about
political affairs. and gets no dispatches
in regard 10 Venezuela
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
Must Be War Blockade.

The Government holds that 70 become
effective against the commerce OF neu~
trails. the blockade must be declared by
tho creditor powers TO be war block
ade, IN other words. they must an
nounce that they have declared war
against Venezuela. or that a state OF
war exists between them and that coun-
try.
There is no interest on the part c'
The United States. however. 20 make an
issue on the points 81 the blockade oe-
clared yesterday is OF the pacific kind.
until the occasion arises through an at
tempt 10 prohibit any American mer-
chant vessel from entering a Venezuelan
port
Under the terms OF the announce
ment in the London Gazette" the Red
y Line Steamship Caracas. which left
New York on last Saturday. and should
reach Ia Guai-a tomorrow will be
permitted 70 go 10 her mooriuss AZ the
venezuelan port and discharge pas
senEers and cargo.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21
VENEZUELA MAY SOON
Be FREE OF THE POWERS
President Roosevelt Asked
TO Act as A bItrator.
FAVORS HAGUE CONFERENCE
Gratifed at Invitation Extended by
Germany and England-Earnestly
Desires Early Peace.

The requests made by Great Britain
and Germany that President Roosevelt
act as arbitrator in the Venezuela difi-
culues came in the nature Of a surprise
10 the Administration. and especially 10
the officials at the State Department.
In their communications to the State
Department on the subject the two
powers involved In the Venezuela mat
ter say that if their arbitration propo-
sltions are accepted by the South Amer
lean republic they would desire 10 have
the President act as arbitrator
Immediately upon the receipt OF these
communications from Great Britain and
Germany Secretary Hay went to tine
White House and made known 20 the
President the wishes OF the two coun-
frfne