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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-22

"what the blazes you want the nomi.
nation for? You're sure to be defeated
1t the polls" So said Ragbag to young
Symonds. EYES," said Symonds, II
know it, but l must have the nomina-
ton. You zee I'm engaged TO be
married, and I want 10 get out Of It. and
il I run for Office, the opposition papers
will give me such . horrid bed character
that The girl won't have me anyway.
Catch The idea?"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-22

There is brakeman on one of the day
trains on the Prairie du Chen road who
yells out the name Of station when the
train is within mile Of the depot, and
then throws the door wide open and
leaves it open till the train arrives at the
station and departs again, giving every
body case of profanity and cold in the
head. He speaks the names OF stations
40 nobody can understand. About the
time of the Missouri train robberies q
man and his wife, who got on at Milton
Junction, were frightened half out of
their wits the first time the brakeman
yelled the name of alton. The man
crawled under the seat and the old lady
began to say her prayers. The conductor
asked them what was the matter, and
they said when he opened the door and
yelled they thought he was one OF the
train robbers.
A certain amount Of opposition is .
great help TO . man. Kites rise against
and not with the wind. Even . head
wind 10 better than none. No man ever
worked his passage anywhere in . dead
calm.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-22

A WISE HoRsE.-The horse lives in
Wilmington, Delaware, and the Star Of
that city tells this story of brute intelli-
gence: "a few Sundays ago he was
running loose on the streets and passed
in the neighbothood of Q certain drug
store, where the proprietor noticed that
he had q severe sore on his back and sew
eral less serious eruptions ON one of his
shoulders, whereupon he put suitable
plaster on each of the wounds. The ami
NAL then went of and he saw no more Of
him until the next Sunday, when he
again went to the door of the establish
ment, where he remained until his
wounds were again dressed, and since
then he has regularly appeared every
Sunday at the door OF the drug store to
have the plasters put upon his back aud
shoulders, and the proprietor kindly ac-
commodated him. It is supposed that
his owner keeps him busy all the week
and turns him loose on Sundays.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-22

s'God hath chosen the weak things of the world.
1t was an old and once familiar strain,
A distant echo from the years gone by;
And now we heard its melody again
Beneath a foreign sky.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-22

She was fair and gentle maid who sang,
Who s6mmers seventeen had scarcely told,
And deity from her practced hand and tongue
The music rolled.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-22

A company of strangers, met to part,
Spending an evening in the same hotel,
And soft as dew upon each weary heart
The sw eet notes fell.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-29
Prevailing PRAYER.

We never get beyond prayer-never
where we can risk a step-without in
some way holding on to this little bat
terry that flashes its messages to the
mercy-seat. DR.. Bonar has expressed the
truth none too forcibly:
Prayer must be unwearied. 1t is a
continual service that we are called to.
1t is continual burnt offering that is to
be laid upon the altar, and continual in
cense that is to ascend up from our CEN
sers. Both because of the very nature of
the service, and because Of the blessings to
be obtained, there must be holding on,
a persevering, a continuing instant in
prayer, prayer without ceasine. Many
saint has given us a pattern. Of per-
severance IN prayer, as if their knees
were always bent, and their censers al
ways burning. These are surely exam
pies for our imitation, instances recorded
to stir us up from our languor and sloth.
Look into one of the closets of these holy
men, or listen even at their closet door;
go and return again, and look and listen
do you not see, do you not hear some
thing that at once solemnizes and re-
bukes2 What are our closets now
How little frequented, and even when
used, how different the sounds that echo
round their walls? Where are the days
Of fasting and supplication2 Where are
the groaning which cannot be uttered,
the strong crying and tears, the contin-
ual pleading with God, the ordering Of
our cause before him; the heaping up Of
arguments, the speaking with him as
friend with friend, the refusing to let him
90 until the blessing comes2"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-29

2. The origin and the history of the
revision of our Directory for Worship
3. The Assembly's Report by it's Com
mittee on the Diaconate, so logical and
so unscriptural. These things make this
looker-on wonder whether the vote of
l20 to on the double Rs, has put an
end to agitation. MOI we shall meet
these three things and cross the track of
the Reform next May. More anon.
SIGMA.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-29

Look at the bright side. Keep the
sunshine Of living faith in the heart
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
LOCAL NEWS.
RrIaf Mention.

Marcus Merwin, of Milford, had four hogs butchered last week that weighed respective ly 4O7, 432, 455 and 527 pounds.
 The present Board of Councilmen will meet on next Friday evening to present the engrossed resolutions passed at the last meet ing of the Board to President O'Keefe.
 The caucus of the Democratic members of the Court of Common Council for 1882 will be held in the Aldermen's chamber this even ing. Officers of the two Boards will be se- lected.
 The Young Mems Christian association will keep s'open house. New Years (Mon- day) from to 10 p. m. Prayer meetings will be held every evening during the week, after Monday, at o'clock.
 Rumors circulated during the past two weeks that important and damaging testimo ny has been secured against the Malley boys by the prosecution in the Cramer case are discredited by the lawyers for the State.
 There was good attendance at the Broad way auction mart at Austin's stables on Elm street yesterday afternoon, notwithstanding the rain. The sales were quite large. The next sale will be on Wednesday afternoon, January 11th.
 State Treasurer Nichols is gradually fail ing at his home in Danbury, and his death is likely to occur at any time. In the event of his demise during the session, the Legisla- ture will be called upon to fill the vacancy in the Treasurer's office.
 ''The Sorrows of Love-" and other miscel- laneous poems, by John R. Gildea, has made slz s., the authors usual vein, and will be found en- tertaining reading for those who take delight in reading poetical effusions
 In Norwich Town yard is stone guide post over two hundred years old, used when Norwich Town was wilderness and covered with forests. It stood in an ex-path that led through the woods to the old Providence road. The stone is marked ''Through the Woods"
 The gold headed cane presented to Andrew Allen of the clock shop, and the silver tilt CT" or ice pitcher and cup presented to James P. Barker of c B. Demarest & Co.'s car- riage shop, are on exhibition in the show win dow of Silverthau tE Son, jewellers, on Chap el street.
 Orders have been received at the New Ra ven car shops of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road to build twenty-six new passenger cars, and work has been com menced on twelve of them. Two new sleep ing cars for the through line between Boston and New York are nearly completed.
 Has Not Accepted.
 Rev. Mir. Atwater at meeting of the so- ciety's committee of Center church Tuesday evening, read a letter to that body announc ing the declination by Rev. Mir. Coe of his call to the pastorate.
 The Death and Fun oral of Rev. Dr.
 BRcOn.
 full account of the life of Rev. Dr. Bacon and the funeral services, together with Prof. Dwight's address, will be found in our week ly, which may be procured at this office to- day.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
A Sudden Death.

Daniel Shields expired suddenly on Tues day night at bis home on Portsea street from heart disease. He had spent the evening in social reunion with his family and about Il o'clock retired to hisroom. Twenty minutes later he breathed his last. The deceased was ffty-two years of age, and was employed asa carriage trimmer by Cruttenden & Co., He leaves wife and two children to mourn his loss. The funeral takes place tomorrow af- ternoon at S:30 from the Church of the Sa- cred Heart.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
A GobbIer,s Beard.

The twelve-inch beard of wild turkey is now on exhibition in one of Shepard $ liar ris' store windows, and was scrutinized by many people to-day. To satisfy several sportsmen, the Telegram prints the following concerning the late wearer Of the beard The turkey formerly resided in Ridgeway. Virgin 8, near Rockville, N. C., and was killed by shots fired from number twelve Colts breech-loading gun thirty-two-inch barrel and weighing eight pounds and ten ounces, held and aimed by Mir ". S Red. at dis tance of one hundred and seven yards. The charge used was three drams of powder and one ounce of number four shot. Thirty-five shots took effect in the bird, killing him in his tracks The weight of the bird was twen- ty-four and one hnlf pounds and is supposed to have been nine years old at the time of his death. -1Nesc London 1elsgraDs.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
Rah Case.

The little child of Mir. A. L. Maxson, who lives on East Main street, Bridgeport, pulled bowl of hot grease from table Tuesday and was terribly scalded.. It's face, all except the lips, was Wednesday covered with cotton, and even the lips were badly burned by the hot grease. It's hands also suffered seriously. Its recovery is not certain, but even should it get over the burns it will perhaps lose it's eyes and will be sadly disfgured. It is very rad noco
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
County Commissioners.

Objected Licenses of s. P. c. that were Re-
 Jected and Recommended.
 The County Commissioners were in secret session yesterday for the purpose of considering their ind ing in cases objected to by the S. P. c.
 They agreed grant licenses to the following par ties: Thomas E. Doyle William Kn5th, Daniel Ly- saght B. L. Spencer. John H. Tyler, James H. Mul- vey, Mark Ryder. John H. Hamilton Michael Donne- gan.
 Those rejected were Charles J. Doeble. Richard J. Gorman, Charles Van Wyck. Charles Johnson, Wales O. Hotchkiss Thomas Kane, John Mccarthy. James ". Mulvey, James c. MclEsnus, Katie C. whalen.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

The old and reliable Blanchard Prepared Foods for dyspeptics are made under the su- pervision of an eminent physician, and from certain selected vitalizing clements contained in the great life staples. Beef and wheat carefully and specially prepared to meet all conditions from the weakest to the strongest. No stomach too weak to digest these foods. Lady attendant gives ladies full information. Write for free explanatory pamphlet or call. Don't fail to investigate The Blanchard Mfg. Co.,, 27 Union Square, New York City, is
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
miss Minnie Cummings, Arrival

Miss Minnie Cummings, the star of MT. John N. Near's new stock company, which is to open on Monday evening next, Jan. 2nd, at the New Haven Opera House, has arrived in this city. She is stopping at the Elliott House. All the arrangements betoken bril- liant opening by the new company
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2s,

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2s,
 At 2 o'clock D. m.
 Let all taxpayers who believe that town majority has rights which even courts ought to respect attend.
 Addresses will be made at the meeting.
 The meeting was large one. the hall be- ing filled to overfowing, and was pronounced by old citizens the largest in many years. The meeting was presided over by Samuel B. Linsley, a prominent citizen, who presid- ed with impartiaiity and dignity. He re- minds one somewhat of portraits of some of the sturdy old English justices, big in size, solid and vigorous. Near him sat the secre- tary, MT. G. T. Kenyon. A series of resolu- tions were read, expressing opposition in em- phatic terms to the projected new road. Will liam Russell, a prominent citizen, spoke against the road in terse, vigorous, deliberate words, arguing that nine-tenths of the people of the town were against the projected road. It would be an unnecessary and heavy ex- pense to the town. Nine-tenths of the peo- pie had certainly rights in the case that ought to be respected. Other speeches were made, by Samuel Beach and James Lay against the resolutions, and by James Russell and Will liam Fowler for the resolutions l; also few
 
 quite spicy. The resolutions were then adopted without dissenting voice. Subse- quentIy more talk followed on the resolu- tions, and finally the meeting was brought to a close The gist of the affair on both sides is as follows:
 The new road asked for, and which was approved by the committee of the Superior ] Court, is mapped out. A map of it was in the office of the Town Clerk yesterday It is, ordered to run from the Branford depot to Indian Neck. The Montowese Hotel, a we'll known and noted summer hotel, having l a irst-class patronage, Mr. William Bryan. jr.. proprietor. is at Indian Neck, and near it are a number of fine summer residences. The present road to Indian Neck is about one mile longer than the projected road. The present road is about ? 5-Sth miles in length; I that which is ordered is one mile shorter The petition for the road was signed by William Bryan, jr., Samuel Beach, David Lounsbury, James R. Way and other parties l on Indian Neck. The petitioners claim that 1 the total expense of building the road will not exceed S., ,500, including the drawbridge over the Branford river. The opposition claim much higher figures, some claiming as 1 high as $20, 900, and some even got the fg- ures ID to $40, ,o00, but Mr. Bryan and the petitioners generally have filed bond to l have the road-a fifty foot road-built, to- gether with the drawbridge, for $5, 500 1 The matter has been under agitation for some time, and one of the statements made yesterday was that the town had already spent $2, 800, about half the sum required to build the road and bridge, according to the petitioners estimate and guarantee. The great majority of the town are against the measure and statements were 1 made that experts had figured the expense at $19, 800 The eommittee of the Superior Court deciding in favor of the road are MT. Woodruff of Litchfeld. the railroad com missioner, MT Prentice of Norwich, and MT.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
First EccIesfast1cal Society.

The annual meeting of the First Ecclesias- tical society, which was to have been held last evening at the Center church chapel, was adjourned until next Wednesday evening out of respect to the memory of the late Rev. Dr. Bacon.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

We have the. largest stock of Ladies, Misses and Children's Newport Ties and low button shoes at retail in New England They were bought at this unreasonable season, cheap for cash, and are retailed at 25 to 50 per cent less than usual prices.
 R B Go
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
Milius Frank,
 FRANKS BUILDING. NO. s25 CHAPEL STREET.
mAIRVOYANOE.

nUsINEss and Medical Clairvoyant and Magnetic
 Ee Healer AIrs J. J. CLARK, formerly Of Boston, necticut Savings Bank. Mrs Clarks mediumistic powers are simply marvellous She locates diseases
 while in trance condition with unerrtng certainty and applies the proper remedy. Hundreds who have been successfully treated by her for and painful diseases ready testify to hf great and almost miraculous skill The lady is eqaaAly gifted in giving advice matters of business, ard indeed
 on all the events of life. single visit will corxncs the meet increduious. ofice hours from a. @. so p. dez9 eSs
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

We don't confine our styles to French and 'tPointed'' toes for Gentlemen's Shoes. Wide soles and toes on hand in every form of manufacture. Cork sole, button and lace shoes made to measure from fine soft calf and kid for tender feet and invalids.
 d28 At WALLACE B. FENN $ Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
Rare Raraaina

Now to be found at the palace of attractions. All our fancy goods, toys, books, etc., etc., will be sold for fifty cents on the dollar. The space they now occupy is needed by Janu- ary 1st. They must be sold if we have to give them away. Price no object. Every thing cut in two B. MALLEY
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

When other and good remedies fail to re- lieye Coughs and Colds, Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup will give instant relief Obviously be- cause it is the best remedy. Price 25 cents bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

I have no time to remark my stock, but am willing to offer special prices on framed pictures and bric-a-brac for the next week or two.
 Those who visited my store before Christi mas will readily believe that have not sin gle item of trash to dispose of, but good and desirable goods are offered at very low prices. Those who wish to buy will do well to im- prove the opportunity to buy at great ad- vantaoe E, CUTLER
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
Picture Frames Regilded.

Picture frames can be regilded and made as good as new, or even better, as they are likely to be thoroughly seasoned, and in re- gliding the cracks would all be filled up and not likely to crack again Work done in the very best manner at
 d2S 2t CUTTERS ART SToRE
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
The Hamden WhippfnR Case

The suit against De Witt Warner, teacher in district No. 10, Hamden, for whipping Frederick Munson, a pupil, is now put down for trial before Justice Webb, of Hamden, next Tuesday. Mr. Warner is backed by many of the people of the district, as they think he was justified in all that he did. His friends say that the whipping was none too severe that the punishment was warranted, and that no injuries were inflicted. The fol- lowing has been signed by most of the resi- dents of the district who send pupils to the school.
 HAaEDEN, Dec 2a 1881. We, the undersigned resident voters of the Tenth School district and having especial interest in said school do hereby pledge ourselves to stand by our teacher, De Witt Warner and to defend him in civil suit brought against said Warner by Levi B. Munson for alleged assault the of his son, Frederick Munson, on the 30th day Of November, 1881. Fl. E. Warner. Noah W. AHing, Charles E. Allfng, William Munson, J. B. Gilbert M H. Wsrren, Wna. A. Thomas, 4. G. Bradley, s. A. FIighf, Benjamin O. No sdinR, Kneeland Gorham, Welbert H. Thomas, Eneas Gorham, Aphonse Johnaons Merwin Benharn, Wna. H. Woodtn.
 It is said the district committee have told Mir. Warner to keep right along with the school, and the visiting committea of the dis triet call it the Banner School.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
ReRiIding Mirror Frames
Fine Art Barxaius

RegfId1ng Mirror Frnmes Is done in the best manner and in as short time as the nature of the work admits, at d2S 2t CUTLER's ART STORE.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
THE WEATHER RECORD.
4ndIcatlOnl.
 WAn npanrrRn!

: AnuICNtIOhBs ' .
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE oarET SIGNAL oFr1oza,S
 WAsHnSaroN, D. O.. Dec. 29-1 AM For New England partly cloudy weather, occasion- al light ran south winds veering to vest stationary or higher temperature and falling followed by risirg barometer.
 For the Middle States, partly cloudy weather local rains south veering west winds, stationary high CT temperature, falling followed by rising barometer
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
Installation.

The Onacers of Wooster Lodge Inducted
 Into Their Respective Positions-Inter-
 eating Exercfses-1Tusfc and Dancing.
 The annual installation of officers of Wooster Lodge No. 79, E. and A. M., took place last evening. The ceremony of in stallation was public, so far as the members The Blue" room was crowded, there being hardly standing room for the large number that gathered to witness the interesting ex- ercises. The ceremonies opened with organ preludes by Brother Robert 4. Smith, fol- lowed by welcome address by w. M Fred 0rick B. Farnsworth. The installation of officers was then proceeded with, Right Worthy Fred. H. Waldron, D. G. M, acting as master of ceremonies, and P. M. John H. Leeds acting as Grand Marshal.
 The following officers were duly installed into their respective positions: William R. Hendrick, W. M. F. Stanley Bradley, s. w.; William H. Spock, J. w.; Jonathan ". Pond, Treas. Francis G. Anthony, Sec. 1; George W. Bigelow, ST. D.. John N. Krapp, Jr. D.. George B. Hoggson. ST. s. Charles c. Andel, Jr. s.; Lorenzo B. Norton, Organ ist; Joseph A. Latham, Tyler.
 The installation services were interspersed with music by the Masonic Glee club, which was rendered in fine style
 In part second the following programme was observed:
 Welcome Chorus Giee Club Song, .The Bell Ringer" MT E. 4. smith Song. Wen the Heart is Young, Miss l. q aansy laDs Airs from Patience" .Glee Club Minstrel Melodies. .. alee Club pot pou-,t '- ''.-' - Chimes of Normandy
 dDSPfe dDaif choEas s9ns II lEoessoro Socssoro GIee Club.
 Organ, 'Marche Heroique," Schubert Part second was very pleasing to all pres ent, especially so the recitations by .sParson'' Isbell, J. r. Hunie and J. H. Barlow. The solo by Miss Lizzie Gaffney was encored, and 1 she responded with beautiful little selection f that pleased everybody. The pot poss7Ti by 1 the Glee club gave universal satisfaction. Past Master Keasley presided at the piano and accompanied the Glee club in excellent style.
 The second part of the programme was ! concluded about II o'clock, and then the brethren with their ladies retired to the Un- | ion armory where social was enjoyed until l about o'clock. The newly installed Wor- l shipful Master Kendrick and his lady led off | in the grand march, which was participated | ln by large number of Masons and their \ wives or lady friends. The music was by | the American band orchestra with E. D. I Smith as prompter, and both music and prompting were all that could be desired | Refreshments in abundance was served in the banquet hall. The executive committee. of which Fred. B. Farnsworth was chairman, | are entitled to much credit for the success of | the public installation
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

L. Candee Co. Ladies' 'tOpera,n "Dew Drop' and other styles of light overshoes.
 w. B. FENN $ Co
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29
Indignation Meeting.

Branford Tewn Meeting A Monster Meeting For the Old Town-The New Road Question-A Good Deal of Inter- est - Resolutions Adopted - The Old Town Awake.
 Branford held town meeting yesterday af- ternoon at o'clock at it's Town Hall. A print ed circular was issued reading as follows:
 INDIGNATION MEETINGl The recent outrageous and unjust decision of the committee of the Superior Court the bridge and road petitioned for by the residents Indian Meek calls for prompt and unqualified remonstrance from the taxpayers and citizens of Branford To this end there will be called Indignation Meeting at the
 TOWN HALL,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

All shoe dealers have found difficulty this past two years in supplying for $3. 50 Ladies fine Curacoa Kid Button Boots that will not crack or burst out. We have recently re- ceived from our manufacturer thirty (3O1 dozen of this popular boot, all widths, AA to D. that we can .swarrant Some of them box toe and French heels, and others made on acommon sense'' lasts
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

Your health depends on the purity of your blood. People who realize this are taking Hoods Sarsaparilla with the best results
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-29

Curacoa kid button boots with button holes stayed so that they cannot be torn out sold by W. B. Fenn & Go. and warranted al two dollars and fifty cents pair.