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New-York tribune., 1882-09-28
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Snnyy,s PARK THEATRE" Fanchoh'
AMERICAN INsrnUTE-Exhoition
p,Iou OPERA HoUsE-"Pahence-
rru,. naS"p Tur ,rpr-" The Romany Rye
n,,y's TuEATRE-" Mankind
r,vru AVENUE THEATRE" lie Mascot'e' ,,.,.
a,yrpIy,s l4rH STREET THEArRE-iIasue's Nins'reis,
arSnxRsox,s STANDARD TnEArRF-" Manteaux NO"s'
N,pro,s GARDEN" Viva"
san FRANCISCO OPERA HousE-san Francisco
ITALIA THEATRE" The Merry war
Theatre CoMIQUE-"The Blackbird'
I-x,ox souARE THEA EATRE-" The Rivals"
VuiAcK's THEATRE" Taken From Life
New-York tribune., 1882-09-28

The man who froics in rowboat is not
ouite so far gone in (unacy, perhaps, as he VINO
lights the morning fire with Kerosene or gazes
down the barrel to see if the gun is loaded, but
he is much too foolish for this world. tele-
gram from South Lebanon, Ohio, gives terse
acc cunt of what came of frolicking In row.
boat on the Miami River, on Tuesday. five
persons were in the boat when it lett the
shore. The fun cost four of them their lives.
Such warnings might be of some value were
il not for the depressing fact that fools decline
to be taught at all save in the school oil cxpe-
rience.
The Renublcans of the Second, in importance
as we'll as in name, of the Judicial Dlst'lcts VI
this State have nominated for Justice OF the gu
preme Court General Benjamin +. Tracy "hohi
a week ago The TRIBUNE urged as htting
candidate. The nomination WAS maze uhanl-
mons. and there is NJ question that the holiii-
nee will poll the full vote OF his party fur-
thermore. the fact that General Tracy was at
the head of the bar in Kings County ana that
he is. by appontment, Justice of the Court
Of Appeals of the State, will secure for
him n large vote outside Of his party.
The Democratic convention which is to nomi-
nate an opposing candidate meets fortnight
hence The party leaders will in the meantime
be hunting about for an available candidate.
They have at present two from Kings County,
Mr.. Britton and Mr.. Needer, both recognized
adherents of the Ring. Neither can poll the
full Democratic vote of even Kings County as
against any candidate of the prominence oil
Judge Tracy in the District. They have also
in contemplation or under consideration III
their newspaper organs Judge Brown, OF
Orange. But while he may poll the full vote
of his party in his own county and possibly ID
the other Republican counties III the District
he cannot hope to secure that OF the Demo
cratic counties of Kings, Queens and Richmond
in which General Tracy is so popular.
1t has been limited that in view OF this sltua-
ton the Democrats will make no nomination.
but will indorse General Tracy. The ReDuOll-
cans have repeatedly done graceful act IN sup
porting reputable Democrats for judicial posi-
tions. believing that partlsanship should have
no place in the selection of judges. Here Is Il
golden opportunity for the Democrats to show
that they are equally desrous of elevating the
judiciary above the plane of partisan politics.
New-York tribune., 1882-09-28

vii, he TO cause the decency of the country to
renew its protest against system wh,ch Is
at once at war with the law OF the ianu anu
the instincts of the heart that is not utterly
deprayed.
New-York tribune., 1882-09-28

There will be a good deal of curiosity to hear
Just what Jere Black has got TO say III defence
of the Mormons. Our Washington dispatches
outline the argument which he proposes to
submit to the Secretary of the Interior. The
Judge, 1t is needless to say, does not attempt
to defend Mornonism-that peculiar inst,tu-
tiOn beng too revolving for defence. lie con
tents himself with attacking tie legality of
certain acts and with sharply crticisng the
official course of the Utah Commissioners in
certain particulars. The demand Tor the
abatement of the Mormon nuisance gathers
volume and force every day, and the chief
benefit resulting from Mr.. Blacks argument
New-York tribune., 1882-09-28

We Judge from the tone of .he Republican
press that the rank and file of the Republican
party do not take kindly to French morals.
New-York tribune., 1882-09-28

ST. Louis is in state of mind, and not with
out sufficient cause. She was shocked yester-
day 1t takes good deal to shock typical
Western city, but when, as i'll this instance, it
is an earthquake that makes the attempt, the
effort is always successful. This particular
shaking up only lasted fifteen seconds, but it
evidently made a great sensation. The shock
WAS divided into twelve Vibrations, the first of
which was the me st violent, but none OF Nhich,
We are glad to say, was violent enough to cause
either loss of life or damage to property. And
there is no trace of the earthquake at any other
point in the West.
New-York tribune., 1882-09-28

And now come the particulars of the third
dirty trick played upon the Republican Cen
eral Committee at its late meeting at Saratoga.
IN another column we print plain, direct letter
from Mr. Frederick TOmkins who was the
committeeman for the XIYth District. 1t will
be seen that Ira Hedges VINO appeared for
him, acted entirely without authority. Next.
New-York tribune., 1882-09-28
Business Noiires.

"ALDERNEY BRAND ,,,,
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention,


A beautiful, mild, almost spring like day
yesterday.
The sleighs were sleighing it again on
Whalley avenue yesterday afternoon.
Many cases of scarlet fever are reported in
Ansonia, and several deaths have occurred
Erysipelas has appeared in the leg which
John Bromham fractured recently, and am
putation may be necessary.
The attention of the gentleman who was
seen to have lost cameo pendant is called
to the advertisement in another column.
1t is understood that Messrs Monson &
Carpenter have had an offer from RESPONSE
BILE parties to erect for them a store in the
business center.
Mrs. Phoebe Daniels, colored, of Middle
town, passed her Goth birthday on Saturday
last She is in excellent health and lively as
cricket Her friends and relatives gave
her birthday party last evening.
Tho tickets for the reception to be given at
the Young Mems Christian Association rooms
this evening were all taken up yesterday, and
there will be a large attendance. Members
will be admitted on presentation of member
ship ticket
The W. c. I. U. will hold their weekly
meetings on Thursday afternoons instead Of
Wednesdays, for one month. The ladies who
have sympathy with the Union are requested
to respond at 3sp'clock to-day at Y. M. G. A.
Hall
Those little pirates, the sparrows, are hay-
ing hard chance for living this winter,
and though they are not popular favorites
their presence gives good deal of vivacity
to the snow bound scenery, and they appear
to be very thankful for crumbs thrown in
their way.
s.. NJ Wells, of Wethersfeld Samuel Colt
of Pennington, Albert Day of Brooklyn and
s. S. Wells OF New Britain, were elected
members of the board of trustees of the
New England Agricultural society at Boston,
Tuesday E. FL. Hyde, of Stafford, was
elected one of the vice presidents of the So
ciety.
The public building commissioners yester-
day visited Peck's Opera House, Arion Hall,
the New Haven Opera House, the American
Theater and Carlrs. The Fire Marshal ac-
companied them. At Arion Hall the floor
was ordered strengthened, and at Carlls out
side stairs from the gallery were insisted up
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
Board of Public Works.

A Change of Grade Asked For-Chestnut
Street Jumping Ground-Removal of
Trees-A Proposed New Plan for Clean
ing Streets.
The Board of Public Works held meet
ing last evening; present, His Honor Mayor
Robertson (presiding) Messrs. Pond, Field
man, Sargent Coleman, Joyce and Gilbert.
Ambrose Clark appeared before the Board
and asked for a change of grade of Bright
street "a new street), ordered opened in Fair
Haven. He did not object to the opening of
the street, but objected to the grade as estab-
lished, as he thought it would iniure his
property. The Board thought that the mat
ter should not be reopened without notifying
other parties in interest, and they informed
Mr.. Clark that the clerk would notify him of
their decision in the matter.
The question of dumping at the foot of
Chestnut street was discussed and referred
to the Committee on Roads and Bridges with
power to act. The opinion of the Board
was that after they had gone eight rods be-
yond Water street in dumping they were en-
croaching upon private property
Superintendent of Parks Andruss present
ed communication recommending that the
trees on the south side of Elm street, be-
tween Sherman and Winthrop avenues, be
removed, also that those on Martin street,
between Beers street and Sherman avenue,
(north side) be removed. The Recommended
ton was adopted.
communication from the Board of Select
men, notifying the Board that the map for
the survey, layout and Strengthening of the
channel of West river had been accepted and
the new channel adopted, was ordered on file.
An informal ballot for president of the
Board was had, and there being no choice,
further balloting was postponed to some
future time. ....'
Mr.. Joyce, from the committee appointed
for the purpose, reported plan for cleaning
the streets. The plan consists in districting
wards now are. The committee also recon-
mend that bids be advertised for, for keep
ing the streets in all the districts in repair
contractor is to be required to superintend
the labor employed in the district he con-
tracts for. No contractor is to be allowed to
believing that by this means it will open
the way to a more lively competition for the
work by enabling those of small means to
cope successfully with those of larger means
and thereby help worthy and needy class of
citizens
The form of plans and specifications was
read by the clerk.
After discussion it was voted to have the
contract and specifications put in print and
proofs taken for the use of the Board before
deciding upon the plan.
Adjourned until next Wednesday evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
College Items.

The Neaos with customary enterprise pub
iished supplement containing a very full
description of the promenade and the Co.'S
tunes of the ladies'.
Cuyler 's2, Brooks385 and Kirkham 'S4
have commenced training for the spring
games.
A number of sophomores at Litchfeld,
Ct, working off conditions.
The number of those who take the optional
in debating with Prof. Northrop has increased
| SO that it was necessary to divide them into
two divisions.
Prof. Townsend says that the Law school
| men show more ability in the moot court
than the lawyers in the court room.
Mr.. Tghe has been giving series of lee
lures to the freshmen on the construction of
languages.
The Yale Alumni association will hold its
fourth social meeting for the season at Del
| monico's on Friday, Feb IT,, Mr.. E. G..
Stedman, '53, will address the association.
Subject, Selections from paper on James
Russell Lowell"
The championship pennant won by Yale
last summer arrived Tuesday and was on
exhibition at the promenade Tuesday even
ing, was also the flag presented to Yale by
the Manhattan Polo association last season.
Mr.. Decrow, 80, left Saturday for St.
Louis, where he will commence canvassing
the alumni for funds for the athletic grounds.
He will take in the principal cities of the
West and gradually work his way East.
The class germans last evening were the
most elegant affairs of the kind ever given in
New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
Fire.

the Office building of Barker & Ransom's sta,
bles, up stairs, in store room over the rear
Office Mi. Langdon gave the alarm in the
police Office and box PIP soon sounded. Mr..
Langdon ran back and with shovel broke
open the door of the room on fire. 1t was
full of smoke. The firemen soon arrived
and stream from hydrant extinguished
the fire in a few moments. The fire caught
from the drum which communicated with
the stove in the room below. A hole was
cut in the floor to extipguish the embers.
The damage was about 300. There was
considerable excitement for few minutes,
but none of the horses or hacks in the sta
bles were removed.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
Reception of the bachelors

By way of acknowledgment for past ia
vors the bachelors of Birmingham will soon
issue number of invitations, limited by
| their capacity to accommodate, for a recep-
ton at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday, the
linen for dancing, the music to be furnished
by band from New York. Several of the
fine Offices below will be utilized for dressing
rooms Tables will be spread in the ante
rooms, where lunch will be provided by Red
clife, of New Haven, and kept in readiness
all night Of invitations 179 is the number
decided upon. The whole expense will prob
ably be about 5000 or 800. This is expect
ed to be gilt-edged affair and for Birming-
ham will prove great sensation. = Valley
Sentinel
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
Mr.. Phillips, of Yale Theological School,

MT. fhllhps, or Yale Theological School,
breaches in Huntington next Sunday.
A Columbus, Ga, dispatch announces that
G. o. Klett, travelling salesman for the
Middletown Plate company of Connecticut,
died suddenly in that city Tuesday night of
apoplexy.
Mr.. James Fordham, whose nephew was
murdered in Washington Territory as report
ed yesterday, is Mr.. James Fordham ofiNew
Haven, one of our we'll known and much es-
teemed elderly citizens.
The funeral of William n Clayton takes
| place this afternoon from his late residence,
No. 30 Sylvan avenue. His age was g. His
death was caused by erysipelas in the head.
He had lived in this city most of his life and
was connected with number of enterprises
| At one time he was superintendent of the
| South Amboy Railroad company, where his
first wife died within few weeks after his
| appointment. He returned to New Haven
and was connected with McLagon & Stevens
in the foundry business where he accumu-
lated several thousand dollars. Mr.. Clayton
returned to New Jersey again and managed
the building of the Raritan and Delaware
| Bay Railroad company He was member
of Hiram Lodge, F. & A. M, and was a
| worthy and esteemed man. He leaves a wife,
formerly Henrietta G. CASTOR, a daughter of
| Dr. CASTOR, of Boston Also q son resi- ding
| IN Boston and an aged mother.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09

AS usual during the session of the Legisla.
ture the old established United States Hotel
asan State street, Hartford, is literally patron
;aaa Nearly fifty of the members of the
legislature and other attaches of the State
House make this favorite hostelry their tenn
porary home while at the "capital city. u
Colonel Rood continues to maintain the first
class reputation which has followed him SC
many years, of knowing just how to keep
hotel. His tables are always provided with
the best the market affords, the sleeping
rooms are kept in first-class order, the clerks
are polite and attentive to the wishes OF the
guests, and for either temporary or pern1a-
nent abode there is none better than the
ssUnited States. y
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
HynaensaI.

Mr.. Edward r. Miller, telegraph operator
at the banking Office of W.T.. Hatch & Sons,
in this city, and Miss Jessie L. Stockin, were
united in marriage yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock at the residence of the brides father,
Mr.. George FL. Stockin, Rev. d. W. Teller,
pastor Of the Howard avenue church, oficia
ting The happy pair have large circle Of
friends and well wishers. They left for
visit to Shelburne Falls, Mass, where Mr..
Miller's mother resides, and on their return
take up their residence at No. 1O1 Minor
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
Le~fsIa,fivA NntaS.

The Committee on Finance have been con-
| sidering measure for funding the State debt,
and have conferred with State Treasurer
Smith concerning the project. bill was
practically agreed on Tuesday, and will soon
be submitted for the consideration of the
General Assembly. At the meeting of the
committee Tuesday, the question of taxing
the income of telephone companies dis
| cussed. The bill places the telephone COM
panies on the same footing with telegraph
companies, and was proposed by the execu-
tive secretary, Mr.. Morris F. Tyler.
The town authorities of Orange are seeking
for an appropriation from the State of about
81, 800 for expenses incurred in the investi-
cation of the Jennie Crsmer case and with a
fair show of success.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09

Sc The Greatest Bargain Yet In X id
Cloves
BROWN, BOLTON & Co. will on Wednesday
morning, February s, offer to the ladies OF
New Haven the most attractive bargain in
Kid Gloves they have yet offered to their
patrons.
$50 doz. Our Own Lacing Ladies' Kid
Gloves with Foster hooks).
5 Hook, in all colors, only Soc. pair
Hook, in all colors, only $1.O9 pair.
Every lady will find it profitable to try a
pair of these Gloves. -
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09

The members of the Harugari Liedertafel
Singing society rendered their wives and lady
friends very handsome entertainment at
Turn Hall last evening. They provided a
sumptuous banquet which was heartily en-.
joyed by the ladies, the gentlemen in this
instance acting as walters. The festivities
were interspersed by singing and dancing,
and the happy party enjoyed themselves as
only Germans know how to do.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
PERSONAL

Mrs. J. Fl. Fitzgerald, of Milford, we are
glad to learn, is rapidly recovering
Herman Fem, of Woodmont, is preparing
to remove to California on account of ill
health.
George t. Smith, of Milford Point, had
two hogs butchered by Captain John Clark
last week. They were fourteen months old
and weighed 1928 pounds. There was a
difference of only five pounds in their
weight. ..
Mr.. Garry Riggs, one of Ansonia's oldest
inhabitants is seriously ill,
Bishop Williams officiates at Christ church,
Ansonia, next Sunday morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
EvnJosiouf RanDa.

Yesterday morning there was violent ex-
plosion in large range at the Home on
Church street. Hartford The matron, Mrs.
Woodbury., and the cook were standing close
to the range, but both escaped, though large
pieces of iron were thrown about the room,
the ceiling cut by flying pieces, the windows
blown out and demolished and a door forced
open by tearing loose portion of the wood
work of the casing. The range has not been
used for number of years, the cooking be-
ing done by large stove.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
Fair Haven.

The Fair Haven schools show a large aver
age attendance for the past month despite the
heavy snow falls which have rendered it hard
travelling for many pupils living at distance,
where paths are not quickly made. Mr.. Pit
man, principal of half dozen schools, will
probably have one more to look after as the
-Four Corners school will undoubtedly "come
in" it having been knocking at the door of
the Board OF Education for admittance, and
the Board acquiescing, the only step now
necessary being little work from our legis-
lators at Hartford. The Four Corners school
numbers about 200 pupils, and the school
building is quite worthy to come into the
district, being handsome building and well
arranged and equipped. The new Catholic
quite number of pupils from the public
schools and relieve the pressure on some of
them little, but the parochial will not be
opened probably before the LIST of next Sep
TENDER, as work is not pushed forward faster
than the money is raised
Rev. Mr. Loonais of Ansonia, formerly
pastor of the East Pearl street M E. church.
Fair Haven, had pleasant call Tuesday
evening from lot of his old parishioners of
Fair Haven, who went out in sleighs. Rev.
Mr.. Ball, pastor of the East Grand street
Baptist church, came home Tuesday evening
from Laramie City. His several months
absence has benefited his health
Many friends regret the loss of Daniel j.
Hennessy, who died at his fathers residence
Tuesday, aged 20 years. He had been sick
about year past.
The st. Francis Temperance society last
night visited st. Francis fair.
Crowds attend the fair of st. Francis
church in progress at Washington market.
The teachers of room ~, Woolsey school,
received Tuesday letter from Mrs. Daniel
Webster, acknowledging the kind gratula-
tions sent her by the teachers and pupils of
that room on the occasion of their celebra-
ton of the one hundredth birthday of her
late husband. The letter, which is as fol-
lows, was written in coarse, but tremulous
hand
Room j. of the Woosey School:
Dear Mrs. Willard and Miss Field Please accept
late husband on the one hundredth anniversary of
his birth, also for your kindly greeting to myself
My kind regards to all your scholars
Yours very sincerely,
CAROLINE LEROY WEBSTER.
New Rochelle Feb. A. 1882.
Fletcher of Hopkinton, N. III. She died in
1928. In December, 1928, he married Caro-
line Leroy of New York city. Mrs. Web
ster now resides in New Rochelle, N. Y, and
is in her eighty-fifth year.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
KilIine Worn-ous Horses.

Dwight w. Thrall, agent of the Connecti-
cut'Humane society, shot two most miserable
and feeble old horses yesterday afternoon, by
arrangement with their owners, who were
preparing to sell them. Both horses were Sc
weak they could not walk straight, one OF
them could not walk in the snow without
help. Both were literally worn out. Three
such horses have now been put out of their
misery by the society this week. -Hartford
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
Chnre1p ENhn1ysa

Mr.. Green, of Davenport church, will be
the tenor of the new choir at the Third Con-
gregational church, DR.. Dennen pastor. Miss
Newton, the present soprano, will continue
Miss Fairweather, of st. Pauls, will be the
alto, and Mr.. Ed. Smith, of st. Thomas,
will be basso. Mr.. Liefeld the organist,
will continue
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
President Robfnson,s Lectures.

Thsaifth lecture of President Robinson, Of
Brown University, will be given at the Mar
quand chapel to-day at 8 o'clock. The lee.
ture tomorrow friday will be at 2 O'Clock
The course is giving great satisfaction te
those who attend it. The public are invited
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
A WILL Coutest.

Mrs T. A. Ives, a niece of the late Leon
ard Church. contests his will He left about
$400, 900, but gave her nothing. strong
array of lawyers are employed, and Drs.
Shew, Of Middletown, Stearns and Butler, of
this city, will appear as experts, to define
the condition of Mr.. Church's mental powers
when the will was made.-HarttoTd Times.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday Morning, Feb. 8, 1882.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT I'O-DA J
Brass Banner Rods-Cutler's Art Store
Chance Foe Business-R. E, Baldwin.
Changeable Valentines-At Northrops.
Dressmaking-136k Olive Street.
Lost-Cameo Pendant-30 Dwight Street
Observation-Disclosures In Book.
Valentines-At Northrop's.
Wanted artner-This Office
Wanted an-This Office
Wanted-Drop Forgers-Whitneyv1lle Armory.
Wanted irl-126 York Street.
Wanted-Situation- NJ. L."
Wanted Situation-24 York Street.
George Street.
Hamilton Street.
Wanted-Sttuation-74 st. John Street.
Wanted ituation-Financia1.
Wanted -Situation-55 Day Street.
Wanted Observation-Disclosures.
Wanted Sit1ation-55 York Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
The Model Dating Stamp

Any date for years brought into position
instantly by turning with thumb and fore
finger, Nickel Plated and finely finished.
Can show hundreds of impressions of them
made for customers throughout the country.
Nearly 400 in use in New Haven --latest de-
signs in Desk Pads, Pencil Stamps, etc.
feb. If. A. D. PERKINS, 10 Center st.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-09
reduction of Debts.

The financial reports for the past year re-
quired to be sent in regularly to the bishop
Of the Catholic diocese of Hartford show a
reduction Of debt amounting to nearly $780,.
900. The different amounts contributed
towards the building of the new cathedral
will aggregate $50, 900.