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Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
The westport Bank Robbery.

The First National Bank of WestpOrt-
 About s3,O0O Taken-A Hold Opera
 tIOns
 Yesterday morning the people of Westport were astounded to learn that the village bank had been plundered during the night, and in a peculiarly bold and high-handed manner. The bank robbed is the Saugatuck National, located on the west bank of the Saugatuck river, just at the end of the village bridge, and occupies a part of the first floor of large substantial three-story brick building. The bank windows overlook the river. The thieves were six men. They seized the village watchman, whom they met on their way to the bank, and gagged him. After taking him along some distance and when across the bridge, they confined him in some empty hogsheads opposite the bank until they had gone to the rear and effected an entrance. They then took the watchman and looked him up in closet in the back parlor of the bank, boring number of auger holes through the door to give him ventilation.
 They then went to work on the vault door, which is an ordinary iron, fire proof one, they drove in the knob and broke off the lock, which gave them entrance into the vault. Once inside, they had Valentine &
  obtain any valuables, and of this by using two charges of powder the front face of the outer safe was blown entirely out
 The thieves, who were outside on the bridge when the charges were fired, then rushed in through the front windows, which were blown out by the shock of the explosion, and enter ing the vault seized what little loose money was lying in the outside safe, which consisted of $2 ,OOO of new, uncut bills, just signed, and little other loose money, probably not ex- ceeding $3, 900 in all, and then rushed out and of down the shore road towards Saugatuck.
 All the bonds and principal part of the money of the bank being within the inner safe they were unable to get, as of course they could not tarry to break into that.
 The noise of the explosion aroused mum Der of the citizens. Mr. E. Wheeler and his wife, living opposite, heard the explosion, and, rushing to the window, saw some of the robbers hurrying away. The lady screamed and Mir. w. hurried of and informed the cashier The watchman, whose name is Dixon, was found handcuffed and gagged. He was liberated and the telegraph was resorted to to intercept, If possible, the burglars. Mounted messengers were sent out. The ef- forts were not successful. Some of the bur glars got on the early train for New York. The robbery occurred at 3 o'clock. Messengers were dispatched who rode to Norwalk and notified the police. The Norwalk Gazette is- sued an extra, giving tho news of the robbery.
 Damage to glass about $25O; damage to building $225.
 The bank officers feel certain that the thieves could not have secured over $3, 900 worth of booty
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
State Correspondence.
Seymour.


 Rev. J. Vinton preached in the Great Hill M. B. church last Sunday afternoon.
 Conductor Beers, of the 'Iittle Derby, :" was in town Monday night.
 The ladies of the Congregational church will give fair and festival at Wooater Hall, Tuesday evening, Fob. 17th.
 An orchestra numbering seven pieces has been organized in this place. They rehearse every Tuesday night and hope to succeed. The ball given at Wooster Hall, Wednesday evening, Feb. Sd, by the Merry Orickets' So- cial Club, was a success and had a fair attend ance. Music by Greatorex' full orchestra, V. M. Beecher prompter.
 Rev. Mir. Hubbell, of Woodbury, will off ciate in the M. E. church next Sunday, in ex- change with the pastor, Rev. J. Vinton.
 John A. Cochran has purchased new cof- fee mill for his grocery store.
 Prof R. G. Hubbard will give reading in the M. E. church Monday evening, Feb. 18th, for the benefit of the M. E. Sunday school Rev. F. Stanley Root will give a lecture in the Congregational church Friday evening. Subject, "The Humorous Side of Life" Ad- mission 25 cepts
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

You have the largest stock and greatest variety of styles in New England to select from. You buy them cheaper than at any other store and in addition to all that, if you purchase S1 worth Of goods upwards, receive ticket in his grand distribution of pres ents on March 1st which may for you from five to fifty times the amount o: your purchase, at
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
CIGy Court Notes.

In the City Court yesterday morning the theft against the young men who robbed Capt. Henry Lowe on February came up for hearing. Four of the young men waived an examination by advice of MT. Driscon their counsel and they vera bounds to the April term of the Superior Court under bonds of $500 in each Their names Charles E. Plumb, Thomas G. Rowland, Frederick w. Bradley and stephen E. Buckbee. In the cases of Stephen R. Hiidebrand and William H. Sharpe who received 8 portion of the money from the oherr, their continued until Saturday. All of the young men ex- cept Rowland released bonds given by friends
 The against August suiter, vho keeps . saloon on Court street, and who charged with techni- cal violation of the Sunday law, settled ray- ment cf $16.0s costa.
 John T. Champion, charged with keeping saloon at 2o1 West Water street without license, was tried. Judson Ewing testified to seeing pail of beer sold fhere and William Gibson to buying glass of beer at the place. The court thought there was not suf
 cient evidence to show that Champion kept the place and so discharged him.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
$500 Reward

We will pay the above reward for any case of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Head ache, Indigestion, Constipation or Costiveness we cannot cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when directions are strictly complied with. They are purely vegetable, and never fail to give satisfaction. Sugar Coated. Large boxes, containing 30 pills, 25 cents. For sale by all druggists. Also sent by mail on re- ceipt of price. New England Pill Co.,. sole manufacturers for the New England States, Newburyport, Mass. s10 e4thd 1y
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

We meet almost daily persons who complain of Sick Headache, Biliousness, Dyspepsia, In- digestion, etc. For such we invariably reoom- mend Vests Vegetable Liver Pills which are very effective, quickly removing the cause and supplying natural health and vigor to the whole system. They are entirely vegetable, therefore perfectly safe and harmless at all times. In use over twenty years and the sale of them constantly increasing every day Journal of Commerce. s9 a4thd1y
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
A Struggle at Night.

When the sufferer from Q severe cold strug- gles during the long night for freedom to breathe. and when the throat scratches and the lining of the mouth and stomach is dry and painful, then is felt the blessed action of Roberts Syrup of Tar, Boneset and Wild Cherry. Pleasant to the taste, pellucid, heal. ing and promotive of quiet sleep, this reme- dy, compounded with care and on scientific principles, gives perfect satisfaction. By its use asthma is cured, and it arrests the worry from bronchitis Sample bottle ten cents, large size fifty cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
Military Reception-Settlins of a Gal

Iery-GrOat TumuIt.
 Go. K, of the First regiment, held 8 bril- iant reception Tuesday evening at the new ar- mory in Hartford. There was a big excite ment for few minutes in the early part of the festivities. The Courant thus describes the affair: '"There were seated in the gallery di rectly over the main entrance from two hun drsd to two hundred and fifty people. Sud denly, without an instant's warning, there was crash and it was found that the gallery was settling. Persons in it felt themselves sinking and naturally the widest alarm was excited. Directly beneath the gallery was great crowd of persons, and they were in the greatest dan ger. The suddenness of the alarm caused loud cries and shrieks, and for moment or two the gay scene was changed into one of astonish- ment and horror. But luckily the panic was of very short duration. The gallery after set fling considerably, so as to separate it from it's main connections with the building, came to fixed point and the people who had been thus put in danger were speedily transferred to the floor, and the excitement very soon sub sided and the regular programme proceeded. The gallery has no supporting posts, and dmust have gone wholly down had 1t not been for iron anchors which held it and this support, though it operated for this time in preventing 8 serious accident, is not enough for the weight which is put upon it with the seats crowded with people. It was an escape from the Jaws of death almost. Had the gallery fallen, there must have been frightful record of casualties. Judging from the crowd be- meath in peril, and those above would have been carried down, it requires no stretch of the imagination to believe that the fatalities would have been fearful"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
Much Sickness

undoubtedly with children, attributed to other causes, is occasioned by worms. Browns vermifuge Oomfits, or Worm Lozenges, d. though effectual in destroying worms, can do no possible injury to the most delicate child. This valuable combination has been success fully used by physicians. and found to be ab- solutely sure in eradicating worms, so hurtful to children. Twenty-Five cents box.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
DtsoustJnp PimDIes on A Ia,

Disgusting Pimples on lady's face or severe Pains in the back Wounds of the flesh or neuralgia of the nerves Strained Chords or scalded hand Sprained ankle or 8 Gashed foot a crippled man or a lame horse can always be relieved and cured by the wonderful Centaur Liniments. @ 1d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

Vests Liver Pills Cure Dyspepsia. Vests Liver Pills Cure Liver Complaint. Vests Liver Pills Cure Indigestion. Vests Liver Pills Cure Sick Headache. Vests Liver Pills Purify the Blood. sS e4thd1y
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
The ReasOIl WhY,

The tonic effect of Kidney Wort is pro- duced by it's cleansing and purifying action on the blood. Where there Is a graveliy deposit in the urine, or milky, ropy urine from dis ordered Kidneys, it cures without fail. Con stipation and Piles readily yield to its cathar- tic and healing power. f12 3teod1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

WEsr's VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS quickly relieve and cure Biliousness, Sick Headache, Liver Complaint, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Con stipation, General Debility, and all diseases of the stomach, liver and blood. Entirely Veg etable. Sugar Coated. 30 Pills in each box. Price 25 cts. sept6 e4thd1y
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

Sometimes the pains of disease are so great that 1t seems as if they could not be borne, and sometimes the minor pains worry men and women into the grave by preventing rest and sleep. Then the soothing influence of War ner's Safe Nervine is like translation from hell to heaven, al eod2w 2tW
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
hanger NirnaIs.

Five eminent men have died within the past few weeks of Brights Disease and many more will soon die of the same fearful destroyer be- cause they do not take Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, the only sure remedy for this and other kidney and liver diseases.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

from collie are immediately relieved by Milk of Magnesia, preparation most acceptable to the infantile palate. As laxative for chil- dren it has no equal, and it is also an unequal ed laxative Sold by all druggists
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
A Great Enterprise.

The Hop. Bitters Manufacturing Company Is one of Rochester's greatest business enter prises. Their Hop Bitters have reached sale beyond all precedent, having from their intrin- sic value found their way into almost every household in the land.-Graphic.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

Charles seIleck breach of the peace, continued to March 12. August Sutter, breach of Sunday law, noIle payment of $I6.0s costs. John T. Champion, breach of license law, discharged. Michael Riley, breach of license law continued to February 1s rance Brady, breach of license law continued Feb ruary 20. Thomas G. Nowland, Charles E. Plumb, Stephen E. Buckbee and Frederick ". Bradley, theft probable cause found, and bound to ths April term of the Superior Court under $500 bonds. Wm. H. Sharpe and Samuel B. Hildsbrand theft, continued to February IA,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

Pure blood, good digestion, sweet, refresh ing sleep. clear, blooming complexion, long life, health, happiness and contentment, is the sure result of using Vests Vegetable Liver Pills. sept6 e4thd1y
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
NO Hospifal Needed.

No pslatial hospital needed for Hop Bitters patients, nor large salaried talented buffers to tell what Hop Bitters will do or cure, as they tell their own story by their certain and abso- ute cures at home.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
College Notes.

The Trinity College Athletic Association will give an exhibition in the gymnasium.
 Princeton has forty more students in the Scientific department than in any year pre- ceding. A new building to accommodate 90 students is in process of erection.
 The Chi Psi fraternity of New York Oity held it's annual meeting at Delmonioo's Mon day evening, and elected the following off, cers: President, Elbridge T. Gerry; vice presidents, W. T. Booth, S.W. Burt, D. H. Cochran, LL.D., Rev. Edward Kempshal, DID,, and Charles E. White secretary, s. P. Blagden; treasurer, F. D. Tappan.
 Charles W. Kidd, of West Twenty third street, New York, has presented to the Yale Athletic Association handsome silk swim ming suit The prizes for the winter contests will be on exhibition at Benjamin & Ford's next week. About $8O have been collected toward paying the debt of the old association.
 A warm friend of Williams College, whose name is not disclosed, has given 8 sum of money to build handsome new gymnasium, for heavy gymnastics, and for fitting up the upper story of Goodrich Hall, large hall, for historical exercises, concerts, suppers, etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
LOCAL NEWS.
ror other Local News Zee seoona:P.s ell
.sThe Transit of yenus.,,

Professor Waldo, of the Neurological Bu- reau, gave very interesting lecture last even ing at the Young Mems Christian Association rooms. The speaker described the places of Interest visited by the United States expedi- tion to observe the last transit of Venus. The lecture was illustrated by some excellent stereopticon views of the Cape of Good Hope and the island of Tasmania, including Cape Town, Hobart Town and Table Mountain. The next lecture will be given by Professor Knapp one week from next Wednesday even inQ
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

Dr. Welch's Chi1blsin Lotion for Chil- blafns Excessive Precipitation, Sc.
 pr. Welehs Bunion Ointment.
 Dr. Welchs Corn and Bunion Plaster.
 pr. Welchs Ingrowing Nail Remedy. Sure Cure if directions strictly observed.
 Persons desiring treatment at distance should remedies and full Information.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
Sialif's hlaW HaYan TranSpaFiaflan I'm

Commencing Wednesday, Sept zth, 1878, ~edE@h The JOHN H. STARIN, Ospt. McAl lister, will leave New Haven at 1o:1b D. m on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Leave New York at pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday The ERAsTUS CORNING, oapt. Spoor, has recent. y had thirty new rooms added and is in hrst-clasf shape for carrying passengers will leave New Haven at 10:15 P. m every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Leave New Fork st p. ID. every Sunday, Tuesday York.
 Flare reduced to sl, including berth in cabin.
 S150 !" |" staseroom. Tickets for the round trip, sl.5O
 FREE OoAoH leaves the depot at s:l0 p. m. Leave corner Church and Chapel streets every half hour commencing s:S0 p.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to Philadelphia. Freight billed to the WestAt New York rates, Special freight rates to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. Boats foot of Oortlandt street. close to Penna and New Jersey Central R. R. Ferry. Baggage trans ferred free. Tickets and Staterooms be purchased at Tontine Hotel st Ed. Downes 339 Chapel st., and at Downes Nays Agency, S51 Chapel Street.
 stateroons for Sunday night boat can be obtained W. A. Spaulding's drug store, s9 Church street.
 ". B. MILLEB, Agent, New Haven. ". Q. EGERToS, General Agent, Pier 18 North Ri. New York. aH
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
I,M RIENsE CCE s S.!
 DIR. s. W. FISKE,
 CIairvOyant Physician.

And Magnetic Healer of 29 years practice, also Bus
 and Test Medium,
 TWILL visit New Haven, Conn.,, four days in every w month at the TOntine Hotel, where he can be consulted Monday evening, February 18th, Tues day, Wednesday snd Thursday, Feb. 17th. 18th and 18th. and Friday, the 2oth until p. m.
 Ofice hours from a. to p. m.
 The doctor examines the sick at sight, without be- ing toldof their complaints, and prepares his medi himself from the best of selected roots, herbs barks for the speedy of all chronic diseases of whatever name or nature His medicines cleanse the system and leave the patient in healthy condi ton. The doctor is also possessed with strong mag netc healing powers for the quick removal of all dis He has been in active practice for quarter of century, treating thousands of with remark able Medicines prepared expressly each and every and furnished reasonable and nothing poisonous given. The doctor does not charge exori tant prices. Medicines will be furnished from two dollars upwards. Also sent to all parts of the country by express when desired.
 The doctor also read your past, present and fu destiny and is of the most astonishing the present for his in reading the most important ones life. also has great in selecting lucky numbers. 6ittings for bus affairs examination of the sick, $1. Oornmu- nicatons by letter business health must COZ tain $2 age, sex lock of hair and stamp. Address Lock Box 125S, Norwich, Conn.
 EB- The doctor be consulted at the Sterling House, Bridgeport Conn.,, February 2lst and 22d, and the 23d, until p. ja29 d&w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

t As ne n HeS ostye rest entirely dispensed with. The patient should consult who by virtue of of experience prepared to pass correct judgment and apply the right treatment in every The most critical of this kind successfully treated by
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
TE EE A E LINE
 8OyaI Mail Steamers. New York to Queenstown and LIvarD00I
 Every Thursday or Saturday.

- = Tone. TOnl OITY OF BERLIN, 6491 CITY of BEUSSKT,S 977 OITY of RICHMOND 4607 OITY of NEW YORK s6O OLTY OF CHESTER, 4566 CITY OF PARIS s0s OITY of MONTREAL 44a0 OITY of BROOKLYN 29i; These magnificent steamers built in wstertigt com psrtments, are among the strongest largest fas est on the Atlantic.
 The saloons are luxuriousIy furnished, espsciaII, well lighted and ventilated, and take up the whoIt width of the ship. The principal ststeroonns amid shps forward of the engines where least noise and motion is fet snd gre replete with every comfort hay. ing all ateat improvements, double berths electric bells, So.
 The cuisine has always been Bp5cislte of this Lius Laties' cabins and bathrooms, Gentismsn'e smoking and bathrooms, Barbers shops, pisuos lbraries &c. provided.
 The ateersge accommodation cannot be exoelled Passengers of this class will find their comfort pri vscy particularly studied and the provisioning passed.
 For rstss of pasgage and othsr information, apply
 JOHN Gs BALES, Agent, Or to 3i Broadway, New York. Edward Downes, Ss9 Chapel street. W. Fitzpatrick, 1l7 Grand street.
 Bunnel 6 Scranton, 205 Chapel street,
 John W. Burns, 402 Chapel street. P. MCrpiSaAY. S4 Church street. Fr
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
DR. WEIGH
SUCCESSFULLY TREATED

Removes Oorns under the nails, Warts or Moles on the head hands, Birth Marks Bloiches, Black Headed Ring Worms Proud Flesh, Freckles, Tan, Meth Patches, Dry, Rough Skin, Old and Lingering Sores compelled to hesl Chflblains and Frosted Feet every case
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

AGENTS WANTED IR every City in New England. $50 to
 $55 per month.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
Dr. Welch, No. 27O Chapel Street.
Enlarged, Infamed, Diseased and
 Tender Joints.

Hundreds of ladies and gentlemen suffer untold misery and 1t Is brought invariably by compress ion of the joints causing Inflammation in and around the socket causing the joint to enlarge with constant times long treatment their cures, but easily troIled by
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
DIR. WEIGH, 27O CHAPEL ST.
EngrOwing N ails.
Liberated Nails.

This most painful disease, by long standing, be comes obstinate and requires study and practice in s successful cure.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
DIR. WEIGH, CHIROPODIST, 27O CHAPEL STREET,

Valentines. 1880.
 A LARGE assortment at wholesale and retail. All "A the Monthly Magazines for February. Full sets Franklin Square and Seaside Libraries now on our counters. We have constantly on hand full line of Stationery Goods. Eagle Pencil Co.'s Academic and Automatic Indelible Pencils We selling Steerage Tickets to from Europe at the low rate of $26. Drafts payable at sight at lowest rates.
 For sale by THE DOWNES NEWS CO.,,
 Exchange Building. GEO; & M DoWNEs,} Proprietors. r
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
Wei De Meyers GA ARRH

Cure. speedy and Certain AntidOte for Cafarrh. Snuffles. Colds in the Head, In- fIuenZa and Bronchitis. A Constitution. al remedy and absolute cure. Sold by all Druggists, or delivered by D. B. DEWEY S Co.,, 46 Dey Street, N. F., at s1.5o . package. Pamphlets mailed free.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
INFORMATION FOR THE AFFLICTED
HARD AND SOFT CORNs.

TT1HEsE painful difficulties are mystery to medi-
 \ cal science. They come from wearing tight boots and shoes also from loose they where they please and when they please and stsy as long as they please, and nothing will them without causing pain so effectualy the treatment demonstrated by
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
The Court Record.

Superior Court - Civil SIde Judge
 Culvers This court came in yesterday morning at 10 o'clock The case of Todd's appeal ffom probate occupied the attention of the court during the day. Court adjourned until this morning at 10 o'clock Court or Common PleaS-Judge HarrI .
 6Ons This court will come in this morning at 10 o'clock. City COurt-Crimtnal Side-JudRe Par
 dees
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

sUUUESSF ULI4f IhEAIED' CONSU LT ATION FIR B E. Office Hours from g. m. to g p. m. Sundays from 10 a. m. to p. m.
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DIR. WEIGH, NO. 27O CHAPEL STIR EET.
 BUNTONS.
Dr. Welch, 27G Chapel St.
Liberated JGiGts

Are most trying disease of the feet, occasioned by long continuance of hardened eXcrescences growing over the bone, under which forms fungus virus and suppuration, often breaks and becomes running sore from the bone with great suffering. In most tue patient requires constant attention, and such are remarkably treated by
Claiborne guardian., 1880-08-11


All the friends and patrons Of that con-
scientious beef man, Tom ID. Kinder, are
hereby notified that from and after this
date he may be found at the market bouse
on Tuesda, and Saturday mornings, we'll
supplied with the best beef and mutton
that he can get. Any failure to be on
hand will be due TO reason that he can
not control. He will in the future, US in
the past, do the very best he can for his
customers in prices and quality Of meat,
whether there be any competition or not.
In this connection we may state that il 10
to the interest of the people to patroniIe
the regular market that may be depended
on to be kept up through the season. By
90 doing we will build up reliable mark
ct that will be Of great advantage to the
town. Any persons who have cattle, hogs
or sheep TO sell may find Mr.. Kinder in
Homer every Tuesday until ten O'Clock
and all day Saturday.
From this date until further notice Mr..
Kinder will supply the market three times
. week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
davs. Aug. II, 1887.