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Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Life Saved.

5 About hatf-past ten yesterday morning 8 young lad named William Bond, about ff- teen years of age, broke through the ice on Pembroke Lake, Bridgeport, between Bar mum street and the New York and New Ha ven railroad, where he was skating and but for the prompt action of the men from the fife saving station at the cartridge shop would have been drowned MT. Charles Tator, who was passing saw the lad when he
 roke through the ice and at once went to
 Isassistance, and with the help of the men 1T jm the cartridge shop and the use of lad ders and blanks succeeded in rescuing the lad as he was going down for the last time. This is the second person whose life has been saved within week by the cartridge shop life saving station"
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
4 Tunlble.

large quantity of grain, weighing a ton or two, which was piled in bags along one side of Wheeler < Co., grain store at the corner of Middle and Golden Hill streets, Bridgeport, fell Wednesday, burying under it's weight pair of scales, completely crushing and rendering them useless. Two men who were at work very near saw the grain totter- ing ready to fall and jumped from under just In time to escape what must have been cer tain death
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

Ladies will find at W. B. Tenn X Co., g this Christmas larger stock of gentlemen's en- broidered slippers than they have ever shown. 51-35 buys an attractive velvet en- broidered slipper.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Secretary Ncrthrop'A Successor.

Inc 6ta5s Board Of Educatlon hes decided to offer MT. Charles D. Hine of Omaha, Neb.,
 sition of secretary of the board, to be
 ed by Professor B. G. Northrop at the
 g of this month. MT. Hine is 8 son of GRev. D. D. Hine of Lebanon, this State, z and graduated at Yale College in 1871. He has served as superintendent of schools in Saginaw, Mich, at Norwich, in this State, and is now principal of the High school in
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Ad Charleston. South Carolina.

Agricultural Hall was crowded last evening with merry throng of visitors, all of whom seemed to enjoy the evening. MT. John A. Hendrick, of New Haven, has through MT. Won santen, of this city, placed on exhibi- ton in the Art Gallery an oil portrait of the beautiful Jennie Cramer, whose sad death created so widespread interest short time ago. The picture is fine piece of work, and was executed by Mir. Hendrick, who painted the handsome memorial presented to the Washington Light Infantry by the New Haven Foot Guard. A long list of jottings at the fair will be found in the Supplement- to-day
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Tobacco Groyxers,c Convention

call has been extensively signed through out the Connecticut and Housatonic valleys for convention to be held at Hartford De-
 cember PC to form a New England Tobacco Growers association. The idea is not only to take immediate action with regard to the proposed restrictive tariff on Sumatra tobac- co, but also to form permanent organiza- tion for mutual protection and benefit The movement has the cordial support of all the leading growers in the two valleys, and large and influential convention is expected.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Auction.

M. Heller, 453 State street, will sell his en- tire store Of woolens, mems furnishing goods and tailors' trimmings at public auction on Saturday, December, 1G 1882, preparatory to 8 retirement from business. All his friends and patrons and general public are cordially invited.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
s1A5GG9Gl,

Inspector Lane has severed his connection with the custom house.
 Henry c. Bishop, of Branford, has accept ed position in the crockery store of c. G. Kimberly, this city.
 MT. Thomas Slack, aged 70, died at the almshouse Wednesday night of heart disease. He had been in the institution about three months and was formerly gardener.
 Albert M. Wooster examiner in the patent office, Washington has located in business in Bridgeport in connection with F. w. Smith jr, recently of Yale College.
 NIT. L. Whitney has accepted the position of travelling salesman for o. B. North tS Go.
 Lawyer John B. Ward will open an office on Chapel street.
 At meeting of Company G, of Danbury, Monday night, Frank R. Nash was elected first lieutenant and William Porter second lieutenant.
 David T. Hubbell, of Bethel, who was struck by locomotive and who has since claimed that there was fracture of the skull, felt, recently, hard substance work ing under the scalp and in few moments he drew out piece of bone which had evidently been broken or clipped of his skull
 .,. After nearly two years litigation in the courts of North Carolina Hon. Samuel Sher- man has succeeded in recovering verdict of $7 ,OOO damages for the loss of the life of Frank w. Smith, of Brookfeld, who it will be remembered met with terrible fate near l Lincolnton, N. C., on the 23d of December, l 1880, by the falling of the trestle work over l stream during the passage of a train of cars.
 l Mir. c. W. Rogers, formerly station agent l at Norwallz, has been appointed general freight agent of the Danbury and Norwalk railroad, succeeding MT. Hull, of Danbury, who has filled the position for more than twenty years. Mir. Rogers will have his head l quarters at South Norwalk.
 Rev. George A. Gordon, pastor of the Sec ond Congregational church of Gree nwich, who has lately received calls to larger churches with larger salaries, has declined ] them all.
 Mr. Walt l. Chambers, the popular clerk at Norton's grocery store, is spending few weeks at his old home in Toms River, N. J. Mir. r. ". Warner, Hartford clothing merchant, is dangerously i'll with typhoid fever at his home in Wethersfeld
 Lorin ". Barnes and family, of Hartford, haye gone to Florida for the winter.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
From Florida.

MT. o. Howes, the popular West Haven caterer so well known to the thousands who visit the shore inIsummer as the proprietor of the favorite Railroad Waiting Rooms, is in liberal sample of Florida oranges to friends in the icy North. Mir. Howes, we see by the card accompanying, is proprietor of Gloves dining room, Bay street, St. Angus tine. Fla, furnishing board by the day or week, meals to order and lunches at any time,' If he is as popular down South as in this reoion ha has an army of friends
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
GSntienl n!

If you think of giving lady silk dress, remember that the silk store of Neao Hooea is that of J. N. Adam < Go. Their persistent efforts during eight years have well tab lished that fact, and increased competition has only brought it out more distinctly. Don't risk anything in making such gift :; go to the place that is acknowledged the best and safest. dl3 13 Is
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Gays Unparalleled Offer

In order to advertise his great Christmas sale of books, Bibles and beautiful albums, everyone will positively receive large and costly oil painting, size 22x36, if they pur- chase to the extent of $2 and inform others of this great sale. At their publishing rooms in the Garfield building, one flight up. Will open tomorrow, on which day all visito rs will receive gift.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

MT. Durant, the contemplating Church street jeweler, has choice line of new goods for the holidays, including some very pretty dia- moDd rings. Since last Christmas MT. Du- rant has added another store to the one he then occupied, and filled it with a splendid line of goods. This store is visited daily by patrons from all parts of the city, who find it to their interest to purchase and bring their work to him. MT. Durant spares no pains to please all who favor him with call, and as result his business is steadily in creaaing. He has some special bargains for the holidays. Call and see them, at 3S and 40 CLurch street
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

 / OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON D. O., Dec, 15-1 A. M. For New England and the Middle Atlantic States, colder northwest southwest winds, partly cloudy weather and occasional light snow high barometer
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
JAnifSrahinS

Charles Atwater, of West Haven, succeeds to the authorship of the Church of the Re- deemer. NIT. Baldwin, who has been sexton of the Redeemef church for thirty years, has accepted the jenitorship of the Calvary Bap- tist church.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Miss Couthoui. MT. 4. D. Bissell, accompanist.

What shall buy for 8 present" 2" is a question that presents itself to the mind of almost everyone at this season. If you are undecided examine the large variety of inter- esting articles offered by George H. Ford and you will no doubt receive some suggestions. or, perhaps, see just what you really want.- [Adv.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Fatal Runaway.

By runaway in Norwich yesterday morn ing, Jeremiah Corcorap, wife and child were thrown out. The child escaped unhurt, but Mrs. Corcoran had her jaw broken and body cut. MT. Corcoran's skull was fractured and the right thigh broken. He will die
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

Dr. Fiske, the renowned and gifted clair voyant physician, has arrived at No. 270 Chapel street, where he can be consulted un- til Dec. 2S. He treats the sick with aston ishing success, performing many wonderful cures. None come who do not receive ben eft. See advertisement. d14 2d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
A SariNns Fall.

On Saturday evening Mir. George W. Lock wood, of Sound Beach, made misstep and was thrown with great violence from the top of high stoop to the ground. His skull was fractured and his recovery is improbable
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

See the fine line of plush goods in J. N. Adam tS Co.'S. Frames, bags, odor cases, jewel cases, framed plaques and mirrors, al- buns, needle cases, etc, etc. d13 3teod
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
WATERBURY. Ct. Dec. |


 zines Smashed.
 WATERBURY, Ct., Dec. II. AS an engine on the New York and New England road was coming in from few miles west of here this evening having on board seven men of the working train it col ided with a special freight train of ten cars bound west. The boss of the gang of Ital- ian laborers Dennis Sullivan, was injured internally, perhaps fatally. John Leery, brakeman, had his leg broken and three oth- CTS were slightly hurt Several cars were derailed and damaged and both engines con- siderably broken.
 Gay's Great Christmas Book Sale Opens To-MOrroNY at their publishing house in the Garfield building 256 Chapel street, the large floor ! one flight up, being devoted specially for ths l display of new and beautiful holiday books albums, Bibles and Christmas cards. Al | new and fresh stock, specially selected fol this sale. Large and beautiful oil painting will be given away and thousands of othe l costly articles. Every visitor on the day o our opening will receive beautiful gift.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

HUMAN BLooD.-On the purity and vitality of the blood depends the vigor and health of the whole system. Disease of various kinds is ofte1a only the sign that nature is trying to remove the disturbing cause. A remedy that gives life and vigor to the blood, eradicates scrofula and other impurities from it as Hoods Sarsaparilla undoubtedly does, must be the means of preventing many diseases that would occur without it's Sold by dealers
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

For Gentlemen, Christmas, isSS. Velvet embroidered slippers $1 35. Velvet embroidered slippers, $1 J5. Velvet embroidered slippers, $1.65. Velvet embroidered slippers $2. 35. Velvet embroidered slippers, $2.45. Velvet embroidered slippers $3.25. Black alligator slippers, $4.5O. Buff alligator slippers, S4.50. Sealskin slippers, $4.5O. Our standard slippers, SR2.75.
 WALLACE B. FENN < Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

If you have back ache and cannot get a Hop Plaste1 of your druggist, send p cents in stamps to Garter, Harris $ Hawley, Bos ton, Mass, and receive one by return mail ,or ; for SI. dl2 Gt1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

They say 'sa word to the " ise is sufficient, D but we think it takes about five, Use Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup" You can get this ar- &icle in any drug store for twenty five cents. Physicians recommend it.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

Removed to 499 State street, fronting Elm Bibles, prayer books, hymnals and miscellaneous books, fancy articles, writing desks, pocket books, games toys, an endless variety at reasonable prices. dl5eodft
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

We are now prepared to show full and complete assortment of Holiday goods, re- centlv purchased for cash. We shall offer them at less than regular prices. At Henry Plumb's. cel3~Z1
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

The medicines compossxi1g Ctarter's Liver Bitters are all American, fresh homegrown, active and valuable. They form bitr2ers which cannot be used without benefit. See advertisement
 Wholesale by Richardson & Go all 1aa:. as1- g gists at retail d13 Cd Ivy
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Window shades and fixtures. New Haven Window Shade Go lN4 Chanel Street

Large variety of mems furnishing goods of fine quality, suitable for gifts. Fancy scarfs, silk handkerchiefs and muff1ers, kid gloves, embroidered and silk suspenders, cigar cases, silk umbrellas, scarf pins, etc.
 d15 St J. N ADAM X Co
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Coan's Bookstore

Messrs E. IIalley and MT. Milius Frank have secured the agency for the Dorcas Saxony, Knitting go popuJar throughout East. The shades and col ors are just what wanted.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Local Politics.

In answer to call issued by L. P. Dem ing, chairman of the Republican Town con- mittee, meeting will shortly be held of the recent Republican candidates for the Court of Common Council to decide upon the ad- visibility of contesting the offices of their opponents who were declared elected on the ground of the so.called illegal black ballot. The papers in the mayoralty contest brought on the petition of Henry G. Lewis were com pleted yesterday forenoon and placed in an officers hands in order that copy might be made to serve on MT. Andrew. Constable Keefe served the petition on MT. Andrew yesterday afternoon at o'clock. MT. An drew accepted service.
 Beautiful Christmas Display.
 The beautiful Christmas stock at Monson $ Carpenters merits the attention it re- ceives and this old established and popular emporium seems to be if anything more pop ular than ever. The windows present Q very fine index to the splendid stock within. The window in which is the beautiful original oil painting of Psyche executed by New Ha- ven lady, is otherwise richly adorned with brocade velvets, colored ottoman and rha- dame silks, hand painted moire antique silks real laces, elegant cloaks and shawls. The adjoining window presents fine display of sealskin sacques, fur lined do1mans and cir culars, and plush cloaks, and misses cloaks in great variety. In the other windows, No. has linen display, including napkins, doy- lies. tidies, etc., very choice; and No. 4 shows you silk and sateen skirts, with em- broidery and quilted silk umbrellas, etc., etc. Then in the store is large display of Christmas goods, such as shopping bags, sachet bags, pooketbooks, brush broom hold CTS, bouquet holders; also gents and ladies' silk handkerchiefs from 50 cents to $1, lace neckwear, fchus, ties, etc. The Santa Claus spirit was rife at Monson & Carpenters yes- terday, and will be till Christmas:
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

See J. N. Adam & Co., line of opera fans, especially those at Ss4.5O, S$5, $5.5O, IS and SlO d13 3teod
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

The best 25c. and soc. dolls in the city are to be found at our store, and there too is the finest and largest collection of fine French dolls, Jumeaus and Bou's celebrated goods There are also great many exquisite little bisque dolls, perfect miniature beauties.
 d13 3teod J. N. ADAM & Go.
 Lace curtains and drapery goods New Haven Window Shade Co.,, 194 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

Great inducements are offered by H. Machol the merchant tailor, 217 Chapel street, opposite City Market He will make a re- duction of from 9 to 50 per cent. between splendid stock in order to save carrying over goods. This is a fine chance to get first class suit at a low figure.
 See the 5Oc knitted scarf or nubia that J. N. Adam G5 Go. are selling in dozens every day. It is special purchase of English made goods, and there is nothing else like it in New Haven. d13 Stood
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

Madras curtains in new and elegant de- signs. New Haven Window Shade Co, 194 Chapel street. d15 3t
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
kSalsA E7Rlss

Which arc so favorably known in this city for their elegant color and durability, are sold only by Stevens 6 Brooks. 273 Chapel StrPat
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

Mental depression, weakness of the muscu- lar system, general i'll health, benefited by using Browns Iron Bitters dS 6d1w
 Be sure you see the Swiss carvings in J. N Adam < Co.'s before you buy such goods.
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Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

All the novelties in furs and fur garments can be found at Stevens < Brooks, 27H Chapel street. d14 Ct
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

Blankets for Christmas gifts. Best value obtainable.
 d15 3t J. N. ADAM $ Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

Sensible gifts at slight cost Ladies' gossamer overshoes, 39cts. Misses 'S '' 34cts. Children's '' |" :;2cts. Misses rubber boots, $1.45. Children's $I35. Boys 1925 Youths st S17j
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Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Treaswell's Seal smcuue,

The finest stock to be seen in this city is shown by Stevens < Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Police Notes.

On unday evening about o'clock Emma Cotton. a girl fG years of age, living Auburn street, was knocked down. while crossing the lot Eear her house. by c man who tried to commit serious assault on her person. Yesterday morning John J. Shay was arrested by the police the description given by the girl of her assailant and when she saw him ehe positively identified him. Two complaints have been issued against him. assault and the other for attempt as reported.
 Jamts Mccarthy was arrested last evening f1r theft of boiler and sauce pan belonging to Sarah Knewl ton, whose place Is on Wooster street.
 Thirteen tramps were lodged in tha station house last evening.
 begging
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Eaos pnT,..uv,S q

CutEeS's Art StCre open evenings.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
N1n G9rta tzaAlentS

The great attraction at Carlls Opera House on next Monday evening will be the Emma Abbott English Opera company with fifty fa- vorite operatic stars. The opera will be ''Lucia, Bride of Lammermoor. Seats are on sale at Loomis'
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

The Display of Chrislmas Articles at B. J. Stone's popular establishment and headquarters for gents furnishing goods embraces many which will suit to T, and the attention of ladies and gentlemen out on a tour of investigation for Christmas things is called to the Lyons silk umbrellas for ladies and gentlemen, hand painted suspend CTS, neckwear of all kinds and descriptions suitable for king, pirate chief, and sober and sensible men in particular, in fact all factions of the great social unit. Scarfs, Kid gioves cloves lined and unlined silk handkerchiefs in every variety of color and design, gay and brilliant collar boxes, watch safes, colored bordered handerchiefs and jewelry of all descriptions, such as scarf pins, sleeve but tons, watch chains; in fact much else and everything pertaining to the line. Call and see at B. J. Stones, corner Chapel and Church streets.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

"A common cold,'' says 8 distinguished au- thor, lis produced by suppressed perspira- tion and is cured soon as an equable precipitation is restored" American Cougn Drops will cure any cold, no matter what may be the cause, or of how long standing. These drops liquid. d13 3teodlw
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15

See J. N. Adam & Co., s embroidered felt tidies, antique lace tidies and other sim liar goods They have 8 fine assortment. d13 3teod
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Still Another.

An Engine and Freight Train in Col Hsfcn-Five MeH IIurt-One Probably FataHy-SeveraI Cars DeraiIed En- zines
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Veteran Eiremen's Association.


 An adjourned meeting of the Veteran Fire men was held last evening in rooms 10 and II City Hall, large number of members being present. President Hiram Camp in the chair.
 New applicants were admitted as follows: : James G. Brown, Hook and Ladder , D. w. Hubbard, Engine No. 1; Chauncey l.. Beach, Engine No. 4, and James Gorham, Engine No. ,.
 It was voted that the executive committee, consisting of A. 0. Hendrick, w. W: King, John H. Pardee, Jerome Hayward, James c. Case and A. R. Goodnow, make the arrange. ments for the time and place of giving the annual ball, and report to the next meeting. The following resolution was unanimously passed:
 Resolved, That this association do hereby condemn in the strongest terms the manner of settlement made by City Attorney Deming with the students for the insults made on our brother firemen at their ball given on the 18th inst, such action not being in accord ance with our ideas of justice.
 Voted to adjourn until next Thursday evening at o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
The Display of Christmas 4

RowelI, Hazael, OIeary, Hart and other nedestrians all use German Corn Remover. 5Sc All druooists d11 3teod1tw
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We have @ fine assortment of hand painted Christmas cards, very choice, to offer very low at Henry Plumb's. del5 2t
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Board of Selectnasn.

A regular meeting of the Board of Select men was held last evening, all of the mem- bers being present except Town Agent Rey nolds who was detained by illness.
 The reports of the Tax committee on the petitions of Edward A. Walker, John Davln, Daniel Lyons and Stiles Mansfield for abate- ment of taxes and assessments were accepted and the recommendations in each were adopted.
 A communication from E. B. Burwell and F. W. Burwell in reference to the work going on at North Quinnipiac street was referred to the Road and Bridge committee.
 The report of the city engineer on the claim of Solomon Mead for damages was re- ceived and laid upon the table, Mir. Mead, who was present, desiring to answer the same in writing.
 The Board discussed the matter of the coasting on the highways of the town. The danger to life and limb was great and the Board decided to take steps towards putting a stop to the practice and prosecuting the violators of the statute law in such cases made and provided.
 A few bills were approved, after which the Board adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-15
Cut r'Iowers, Grasses,

fancy straw baskets Cut flowers in great variety arranged in any desirable shape. A splendid lot of singing birds. Do not fail to visit the store. J. w. Park, 422 Chapel street
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Cutters Art Store
Extraordinary Inducements.

See J. N. Adam t5 Co., Swiss carvings. d13 Stood