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Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01


 AUDITORS, CERT TRIcATE We, the undersigned Auditors of Town Accounts, have examined the foregoing accounts Of the Town Agent from December 2 1880, to November g, 1881, both dates inclusive and compared the with the vouchers therefor and find the same correct
 5aa1Ta EI15aH M eaIIssas. TssoT. Auditors Dated at New Haven this 29th day of November,
 CHAPEL STREET BRIDGE ASSESSMENT. Balance uncoIlected at last report and still due ..: ...--.--- S lsizo uS None of the above assessment was col lected during the past fiscal year. The amount is due from 3S individuals and estates, and is secured by liens upon the property with interest from Dec Ast, 1859, at per cent. per Enuum
 The original amount of the assessment waa $52. 23S16,
 TRYoN STREET ASSESSMENT Balance uncoIlected at last report and still REPORT or STATE pENsroNs TO SOLDIERS ORPHANS Total amount received from ssase....s 1.O6s e2 Amount expended.... .-... Sl,OOe S4 '-'A1''' = H-s' = 7 - = z 1ose s2
 cAsH coLLEcTIOSs BY TOWN AeENT. From From ssss: ss;ss $. sss ig baIsncss. = 1ssa 4 From insaue patients :. .......... 289 % Frnsn ksrsaIa- s 3S 60 From Tax Collector for repatrs of ofaee.- 13l 20 From board of child ..-.......- 3 % Balance on hand last report 2 % By aspo..s ,i.h Town rrea.ursr.. ...... sss s.sss
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
sa.v5n~ macIrfne Drummers

invariably represent their machines to be perfect, while all others they rate as inferior or worthless, but the true test is compari- son. The Household sewing machine has been placed side by side with any and all others. and the result is always the same, namely, that the Household takes the cake every tirne Call at the office and inspect them. P E. AUSTIN, 194 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
TIE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

Indtca tI0nS.
 WAR DEPARrMENr.
 OFTloE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFIoER.
 WASHINGTON. D. O.. Dec. Il A. M For New England, warmer southwest to southeast winds falling barometer, increasing cloudiness and rain, followed by colder weather. For the Middle States, generally cloudy weather and rain, south to west winds falling followed by rising barometer. followed during the night by cold CT, clearing weather.
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necIina man.

Impotence of mind, limb or vital function, nervous weakness, sexual debility, etc., ,cured by ssWells' Health Renewer,n $1, at drng- oists,. 2S9 State st.
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NOW FOR THE GREAT BARGAINS

500 doz Plumbers at % each. 30 bbls. fioe figured Goblets at 4c each. 10 bbls. fine plain Goblets at 5c each. 10 bbls. fine thin plain Goblets at 6c each. 6 bbls. 9 inch plain Cake Stands at 35c each. bbls. individual fruit Saucers at 2c each. bbls. half gallon Water Pitchers at 35c each bbls. Hand Lamps, complete, at 19c each. 8 bbls. uncovered Butter Dishes at Sc each. 5 bbls Fruit Dishes on foot at 19c each. 6 bbls covered Butter Dishes at 13c each bbls. fine Cream Pitchers at Sc each. 100 dog. fine Plumbers, ground bottom, at 10 bbls fine Spoon Holders at 7c each. bbls four piece Glass Sets at 55c each. z bbls very large Glass Bowls on foot at 55c
 each 8 bbls. handsome Cake Stands at 200 each. bbls Celery Stands at 2sc each. 4 bbls. medium Fruit Bowls on foot at 18c
 each 5sbbls. large Fruit Bowls on foot at 25c each 3 bbls very large Fruit Bowls on foot at BOG
 each 8 bbls. extra large Fruit Bowls on foot at 42c 10 bbls 8 inch oval Berry Dishes at 12c each. bb1s. Derby Spoon Holders Qarge) at Sc
 each.
 bbls. Sugar Bowls at 5c each. 2 bbls. inch round glass Plates at 6c each. 50 dog. glass Stand Lamps, complete, with
 large burner and flint chimney, at 2sc 600 sets good Tea Cups and Saucers at 25c
 set.
 800 doz English Stone China Breakfast
 Plates, choice goods, at 6c each. 200 doz. Dinner Plates, same make, at Sc
 each. 50 doz Majolica Cuspadores at 6sc each. 30 doz Fancy Cuspadores at 25c each. 30 doz Rebecca Teapots, good sizes, at 1ec
 each.
  200 dog. Piatters, 8 sizes, from to soo each
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

Usually such things as are advertised pos sess no value But who would say that Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup possesses no merit It is the standard remedy of our age, Price 25 cents bottle,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
Funeral of Capt. Brennan.

The funeral services over the late Capt Brennan have been changed since they were first published. The remains will be brought to St. Mary's church this morning at 10 o'clock, when grand solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated. The remains will then lay in state in the church until 3 o'clock in the afternoon, when the funeral will take place with military honors.
 The Knights of St. Patrick met last night and passed resolutions in honor of the de- ceased. They meet at l p. m. to-day and proceed to St. Mary's church.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
Cnses at tle IIospitaI.

The hospital is very full at present, and the number of patients is increasing. The av- craze number for the past month has been 95. William Cooney, the brakeman whose leg was run over by the cars at Simsbury, is as comfortable as could be expected, and it is hoped to save his limb. James Baird, who was hurt in the Northampton railroad yards about ten days ago, is in very critical con- dition, and his recovery is doubtful. Edwin E. David, who has long been suffering from a cancer in the face, died on Tuesday.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
v..,,,..,s c,Ie7,rated uass.

K0UmMn,s CelebE1Ged Aatss
 Opera. silk or stiff hats in all the leading styles, at Stevens 6 Brooks, 273 Chapel street no28 ct
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

Hoods Sarsaparilla gives an appetite and inaparts new life and energy to all the func- tions of the body Try bottle and realise
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
Fair Haven.

George M. Graves will build 8 new oyster steamer to cost $S, ,0OO.
 Ground has been broken on East Grand street, near Lloyd, for a new brick house which w. Wittee, of the New Haven Paper Box company, will build.
 Ground has been broken for laying the foundations for the Cedar Hill Union Mission chapel on Middletown avenue, which done the chapel will be moved to the new loca- ton, only short distance from the present ma
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

 The item of interest l 800 on $6OOOO town of East Haven bonds, is for six months interest on said bonds to November 1881. $l 400 of the amount was deposited with the Treasurer by the authorities of the town East Haven to meet the interest said bonds to Sept 2o 1881, the date of annexation. The sani-annual interest $1O0000, the balance of the town of East Haven bonds, is payable Feb l, 1882
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

CERTIFICATE AUDITORS. We, the undersigned auditors of the town treasur- ers account, certify that have examined the fore going account of the treasurer, with the vouchers therefor, and find the to be correct, and that thousand, nine hundred and hfty-eight dollars and eighteen cents S22, 2,9581sa.
 (Signe6 ELIJAH GILBERT, l Ardi+o-.
 JAMES M MASON, Nevv Haven Nov I881.
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AIMsHoUsE ACCOUNT. Provisions, clothing. fuel, physi- elan, medicine, salaries of off, cials seed, grain, stock, and all necessary running expenses. .$39, ,863 25 For balance sheet of the ams- house tlepsrtment see below.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
Treadvven seal seco1e..

Rubber coats and circulars, at Stevens 6 Brooks', 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
Fancy and Staple Groceries.

Raisfns, extra quality for cooking and
 Table use. Cftron, Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, Prunel-
 les, Figs. Finest French and Turkish Prunes. Weisbaden Stuffed Prunes. A full lime of French and American Fruits and Vegetables of the
 very best quality.
 Italian Table Deficiencies. New Almonds, FiIberts, Pecans, Green obles, Walnuts a md Brazils. Peaches, Pears and Cherries in Brandy.
 New Pate de Fol Gras. Stuffed Olives, Olive Oil, own importation
 Plum Pudding.
 Champagnes, Sherries,
 Clarets, C0r1iiaIs. We keepin stock and offer for sale the very best grade only. Quality is always our first consideration. Price as low consistent with good quality.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

hint to the wise is sufficient. For the purpose of more thoroughly advertising the enlargement of their store to twice it's former capacity, and to make new acquaintance, W. B. Fenn < Go. will sell during the next thirty days ten or twenty thousand pairs of first quality rubber goods at the prices stipulated above. The more calls the better.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01
The State National Guard.

The Guil6Ord and Clinton Batteries-Ad-
 jutant Generals Order-The Death of
 Captain Brennan-Regimental Order.
 Eight of the Second regiment companies have thus far been inspected by Colonel Graham. The result is very satisfactory and the percentage of attendance is ahead of that of last year.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

EFe1dSVeH SeaI SacqHes.
 The only fast-colored sealskin in the mar ket is of the famous Treadwell make. and Stevens < Brooks, PTS Chapel street, have g arge assortment of these goods
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VOL. xI1x.
Thursday Morning, .Dec. 1. lss1.

NEW HAVEN. CONN.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

The Town Agents Annual State- ment of Accounts for the year ending Decs 1s 1881.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

FOR INSANE ACCOUNT. Support of patients follows: Connecticut Hospital at Middetown. --.-$ 1888 T2
 New Hampshire Asylum at Concord 1,297 AS \ Vermont Asylum at Brzttleboro, Vt..-...- 1S3 25 | Massachusetts Asylum at Danvers-- SIT 51 Il Conn. School for Imbeciles, Lakeville 177 09 | Transportation expense 23 S5
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-01

For ladies' house dress use Edwin c. Burt's bevel edge French kid button boots are the most comfortable. MT. Burt is a progressive manufacturer, and this boot is feet" Sold in New Haven only by
 W. B. FENN & Go.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
ACClDEN1 THIS MURNlNG.
An Old Man EiShsy.Ons Years Old
Vpiured by n Careless Driver.

Thi. morning an agec man named
William Dickerson, was seriously i'll
iured, by the carolessness Of driver
a. Fourth and French streets. Mr..
Dickersun was in the act of crossing
the street, when a pir of horses at
tached 10 IA furniture car belonging TO
Isaac Mckaig, and driven by co!orrd
man at Il high rate Ct speed, run against
him. the pole of the wagon striking BIN
in the side, and knocking him down. y
bvStandtr ran out and caught the
horses by the head, otherwise Mr.
Dickerson would have been run over
and in all probability killed. lie was
Immediately picked up, and conveyed
to the house Of his son, Mr.. John W.
Dickerson, on Bu tonwoo street, above
Eighth, and DR.. Draper summoned, who
found that he was severely bruised on
the side and ankle, although he did not
thing that any bones we're broken. Ow-
ing to the advanced age of MIR. Dicker-
son, his friends have tears..as to the re-
suit
There is too much careless driving in
that vicinity, and the only wonder is
that some one il not hurt every day.
This morning about seven o'clock, a
wagon came down French street driven
at a high rate Of speed, and turned the
corner so rapidly that the horse almost
fell down.
If Il few arrests were made, and the
drivers or owners Of the teams tined for
reckless driving, it might be attended
with sllutary effects and possibly be
the means OF saving life or liub>.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
A Cane Presentation.

Mr.. MillArl f. Davis, the well-knovn y
Young watch maker on East Scr",-d
street was taken completely by surprise
last evening bv ~ visit from a large
a large party of friends who presented
him with a handsome god h FADED
ebony cane. Mr.. Davis Wa, out at the
time, and returning early in the even
ing found his home i'll possession Of the
company. Among those present were
Messrs E'wol Pyle, Clawson Ham
mitt, Cure con Sill, F. W, Reeve, W.
II. Wickerham, Charles Reynolds,
Harry Schlice, j. Il. Kirk aud Mr..
Ferguson. The following ladies' were
present Misses Henrie Ten Weges,
Annie roulson, Florrie Bets, Eva Hut
cninson and Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs.
Wylie.
Mr. Davis was led to understand that
his wife was to present him with high
hat, aud before the cane presentation
an old.sryle high white hat was handed
to him, amid screams Of laughter. Al
ter this tn. cane was presented by Mr..
Reeve, and was received on behalf OF
Mr.. Davis by Mr.. Thomas w. More
land. 1t is "a very handsome gift con.
tanning the monogram IN. ,. d." and
the ihcription, "Presented to NJ: +.
Davis by his friends, Aug. 10. 49,
A very pleasant evening was spent
after the ceremony.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
SECOND EDITION.
( .UE LOVES RUFFLED COURSE.
How o Daughter Stole . March ON
her stern Mamma.

With determined step, young wo-
man of handsome appearance and re-
fined demeanor, walked into Magistrate
Vandesrift's office last evening, and
sought escape through his aid from a
peculiar difficulty. The story she told
Is an interesting one, and CLEANED
from other parties-for the Squire re-
fused to tell anything;-is tu this ef-
feet:
She lives with her mother in the west
ern part of the city, and was to become
the wife of a young man who has been
courting her, to-day. Her mother is Il
widow, but, it appears, has all the
sternness at once of father and mother,
for short time ago she raised strenuous
ami unexplained objection to the mar
riage taking place. The young people,
loved each other fondly and well ana
pleaded with the emphatic mother. But
all this was of no avail. She persisted
her refusal, and, to insure obedience,
locked up her daughters effects yester-
day.
Realizing at length that she was Of
age-being nineteen-and was there
fore the mi stress of her own affairs, she
sought relief at the cffice of the magis-
trate to secure possession of her proper
ty. The Squire, it is understood, in
formed her that her mother had no
right to hold her goods, and promised
to send an officer to get them for her if
the mother did not yield them up at
once. 1t is altogether likely that the
wedding will take place to-day, after
all.
The names of the parties will not be
given,
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
A Tub Race Al Allan tic.

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 10,-rne sea
was as smooth a. a pond his afternoon
when the tub-race came off Between.
ten and fifteen Thousand visitors crowd
ed the ocean pier and the adjoining
beach and boal d-walk. The contestants
were S. i. Cooper, William Wood ahd
Perine ParlnaEtier, Of The Trident Club,
ot Philadelphia, aud James Finnessey,
Joseph Brady and TuedOre Munshow,
cottagers, residing here. The hour OF
starting was Up. m., and the course
from "a point about six hundred tesl
east of the ocean pier to the shore. The
tubs and contestants were taken ont i'll
the Surt-Doats by the Bradford brothers,
and, getting in their tubs, the signal
was given to start and they attempted
paddle ashore Theswell upset the tubs
again and again, and finally the SWIM
mers each placed his tub under him ami
swain ashore. James Finn essy came
IN fl st, $. j Cooper second and Perine
ParmaLtier tl.lrd.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
Patrick Gardner" Denial

Mr.. Patrick Gardner called at the
REPUBLICAN office and made the fol-
lowing statement which we publish.
"On the 4th of August it was current
ly reported that got % cents ,or each
man employed by me in the street clean
ing department.
This deny, and refer for the truth of
my denial toe. s. Abele, chairman OF
the Street Committee, man named
Riley, Conner Eagan, aid Thomas Ma
loney.
l say that | never got one cent as
charged from any man, and would re-
fer to George :. A h' lie and l.. =. Lynch
if ever they seen me or knew OF me
going contrary to orders. | have one
thing more to say that Mr.. l., p. Lynch
is the best street commissioner | have
known TO. l5 years, and got more work
ont of the men than ary other com.
missioner.
have been foreman under him for
the last lS months and refer 10 MIR,
Lynch for him 10 LAY if aln at fault in
Il l. natter The whole report is ta.se
aud nothing else. defy ary man who
Works under nt to say that | ever cX-
acted 25 cents from him,
PATRICK GARDNER.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
Death I'm an OIL Can.

The alarm of fire at 10 o'clock, to-day
was caused by the explosion Of a coal
oil can in the house of Samuel Went
worth, at 3O7 East Thirteenth street.
No fire occurred, but little girl, Jen-
ME Burrier, aged u years, the daugh
ter of Martha Burrier, living in the
Ninth Ward, was terribly burned.
The works for Mr.. Wentworth. No
one was about the house at the
time but her and little girl,
and she was pouring coal oil on a
fire she had just lighted to make IT
burn. The can exploded and the child
ran into the back yard screaming, with
her clothes in flames.
Neighbors tore her clothes off, but
she was terribly burned all over the
body with the exception of her feet and
a small place in her back. Drs. Kitten
ger and Shortlidge were called in. 1t
is not likely the child will recover.
THE CHILD DIES.
The suffering child died a1out 1.45
o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
ObiICARY Y.

TLines dedicated to the parents Of Thomas
etferson Kitchen. who died July Zstn, 1871,
aged 5years.
God has called your darling leffe
To his bright and joyous home.
And althot gh your nearts are brea.ipg,
He is singing around Gods throne.
Had you but the power to view him,
Clothed in Robes That angels wear
With 30 many thousand children
Pra!sing God 30 aweetiy here,
You would not recall! him tn 'ther,
But would gladly bid him stay
Where there is no gloom or sddpets,
But where all is perfect day.
We have three among the number
Who have earned The soIgS IF Heaven
And one day will bd US welcome,
hen from earth our souls are riven.
We have walked the paths your are tread
ing,
know right well the pails you feel;
But It's Gud alone cnr comfort.
He can all our sorrJws heal.
Seek him prayerfulIy fondly trust him
III this dark and lonely hour;
Lean upon Him, He'll support you,
He your Saviour hath the power
AERIRND.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
Tho Excursl on lni, MOrning'

The Jeties on Club eXcrrslOn, tbs
morning TO Coney Island, was p0''!
AIT nded. The projectors are aAcl
disapp Iinted at the failure of the ala''
The excursion left he depot at ten lllA
utes after six O'Clock, with seven can
containing about three hundred pa''''
gers, and three elnntv cars for person.
going from Chester The managers tS
pcCtcd TO leave here with at least lONE
teen cars filled. There were tour "
five nrr,OIlS left
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
4sf.rrErAl PO1AO N.
Wei DE 1cvcv's, wonderru,

Wei DE Icyrr's, wonderful Cstarrh
Cure Is new DISPENSE by all drrgGtsts, and
sue ..ycred carriage paidl by u. Il. Dew
ey d Co., No. 4S. icy street. New York.
The remeskan q cufes which have everywhere
resulted nom the use 3t this preparation have
developed the startling fact that no merely
local Treatment, Ike snntis, douches, and in.
Halations cap possibly reach or destroy CA
t.arr4lal virus The artidotal elements dis
2ovp.cd hy ". y r l'e Meyer are absorbed
throughou: the mucous menhrancus system
In two Elirnles' tilne. thus t0rMrG n iLncn.
ative ard ccus:i:uuoLa. cure. the effects G!
which are similar 10. an as untailng as. vac
oination. a "Trestise." Win full state
meut, by the cured. is mailed free. Wei 1s
Meyers tstarrh Cure Is worth ten times
It's cost. Kew. thaS, J. Jones New Brighton.
l.. l." Ono package cured ne. Rev. G H.
T4y lor. 40 Noble street, Brooklyn. New York.
III restored me to the ministry. Rev. Geo,
4. Refs. Cob skill, n. " The remedy
Is a marvel. ! cy. A, p Freese, Cairo, N. \
At has been Ct great value to me. Rev Ol-
ncy PLACE, v ssena, \. y, Rev. Geo. L,
Pratt st. stephens Rertorv, Philadelphia,
etc. rea! cu!e tor Catarrh for 800.
ll2s2taw
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
Resig nation OF Mr.. Primrose.

Mr.. j. II. Primrose, who for som.
time has represented The Wheeler 4
Wilson Sewing Machine Company ID
this city, has handed i'll bis resignation
to take effect the last day of this month
Mr.. Primrose has been connected with
he cl mpany for tho pasttvo Yeas and
it is mainly through his etars that
the business of he company Ia been
down the Peninsula He III.
tends to start into the shoe business,
but is undecided at present wlehtE 70
omen III this city or in SmyrnA
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
The eak Of . Horse

Last night a horse belonging ssn .t ,u, ;.
Bes:e, a butcher in the oeoon" ,a,Is
market, escaped from his s.a''s a s,,
Eighth steeet near Madison, anu S W.
dered into the stable of Mr.. heyM1 sy,s
in the vicinity, where no H.'", "",,.asVi
self by eating one and " nan I n"%d ,ns,,,d
corn and ahou7 tne same alllya,ss, M,
oats, increasing his Size so mllsl nsi,, vi, !,
thc harness hat lit him yestera'!
useless until he subsidies.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
Death of fAIexander N, Vail.

Alexander NJ. Val, residing, near
Middietown, died on Sunday last. II.
was a wcll.kuown farmer, and one of
the oldest residents of that vicinity. He
| ayes several children all grown,
one Of whom, Andrew Il. Crow, r. sides
in his city His tunaral took place
yesterday afternoon, and was largely
attended. Services were held in Middle
town Nj. Il. church, and the interment
was in the ground attached to the
church.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11

ncVatnr4nss

Ellsworth Camp No. =, oom, ;"s rod
erAns, will. on Friday evening 'saars for
] mertiua in their headquarters, s,semtp n
purpose of completing ,i,e ',i",ate. from tt
for the attendance ofdtlfSa,vi = .ui,I bv be
city, to the meeting when 0sxt. w,'[
H' IN Nav Nv York on saturday neA"
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
A i,Iiizt,l AEAin.

Charles Furges n, recently "1". ',
man at the smallpox hospital, ha'p,,. in' ,,
discharged and man na'hed lupus
Cam ,rclI appointed to Succeea u,I, I1,
but the latter is day Waterman "n.'
Mr.. Furgeson was night wa'c'',a% ,"n
Mr. Furpeson saws he has no coh'p',"4 ,v4
wha teyer now wi Ii the smallpox, 'Vs
pita', and no person neea DC ,'''"'n ,,,st
stop and talk with him wheh 'ne' '"'
him II the streets.
Daily Republican., 1881-08-11
A Stranger Taken sick.

An unknown man, apparently about
sixty five years Of age, was taken sud.
denly sick at the depot yesterday al
ternor. He seemed to be suffering from
a severe chill, aud being perfectly help
! 81, was taken in charge by Bet Give
Legg, who procured wagon and CON
veyed him to the Lali. AtYer ne bad re-
vived somewhat he was removed to the
Almshouse where he will be cared fer,
until he is able to resume his journey.
He had number of carpet bags filled
with clothing, and his general appear
ance was respectable,