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Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
The Railroads.

The Consolidated and the New England
 The Valley Railroad = The Danbury
 Roads Retrenchment The Annual
 Meeting of the New England.
 President Watrous says regarding the Bos ton rumor of a proposition by the Consol- dated road to lease the New England road, that the Consolidated has made no such pro- position, is not likely to make any and that proposition such as that reported from Bos- ton is would be an absurd one for the Con solidated to make. It was one of the thou sand rumorR made to affect the stock market The Hartford Courant figures it that on the basis of the proposition in question the New England would get dividend of three quar- ters of one per cent. on it's stock once in ten years.
 The annual meeting of the New York and New England railroad was held yesterday in Boston. Nothing was said with regard to the Consolidated road, but there was considerable discussion of desultory nature in relation to the proposed lease to the Erie road and the future prospects of the New York and New England. A resolution of MT. Frederick I. Stone, that the proposed lease of the New York and New England road to the Erie road be referred to the incoming board for consideration, was defeated, the entire vote being very small. After further OlSCuSs1Ou d Slul1dE AOIAOA was OA01SO Oy MT. Smith, of Andover, and this time 1t was adopted, the total vote being trifie larger, but not comprising a third of the gentlemen present.
 The following directors were elected for the ensuing year:
 Charles F. Clark, Thomas Nickerson of Newtown, Maes,, William T: Hart. Eustace c. ritz, James French, Francis L. Higginson of Boston; William F. dence. R. I. Frederick J. Kingsbury of Waterbury George M Landers of New Britain, Henry Q: Robin Field. George c. Haven, Chsrles t. Franckiyn, vii liam Seward Webb, Hugh J. Jewett of New York, George B. Roberts of Philadelphia.
 The annual meeting of the Valley railroad stockholders was held yesterday in Hartford. The gross earnings for the year were $215,- 455; the net earnings $15, ,37O. The receipts from all sources and the total expenditures were each $444, ,6O9. The following directors were reelected: Samuel Babcock, Middle town, Conn; Daniel c. Spencer, Old Say brook; Richard D. Hubbard, Henry c. Rob- inson, Hartford; George H. Watrous, E. H. Trowbridpe New Haven; Nathaniel Wheeler, William D. Bishop, Bridgeport; Charles M. Pond, West Hartford.
 The directors will meet for the election of officers on January l, 1884.
 The managers of the Danbury and Nor walk railroad are making changes in the con duct of their road which they hope will tend to a reduction of expenses. Fifteen track re- pairers have been discharged, the force of forty odd men heretofore employed in that department on a line which does not exceed 24 miles being deemed unnecessary. Super intendent L. w. Sandiforth has resigned, Agent Rogers and Master Mechanic George have been dismissed, to take effect January 4, 1884, and MT. Crawford who superintended the building of the
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
LOUAL NEWS,
Brief Mention.

uBSnBAOhS
 Mir. Quong Wing has removed his popular laundry from Temple street to No. 128 Court street, few doors below Church street.
 Room No. 12, Dwight school, gives a re- ception this afternoon from ? to o'clock, Misses Norman and Gildersleeve teachers.
 The Masonic Mutual Benefit association has voted $2, 900 each to the widows of Cap tain Frank W. Tiesing William H, Scars and Thomas T. Bright
 The fourth annual ball of the French Cana dian Social club was held at Arion Hall last evening, about seventy couples participating. A fine supper was served at Deibel's during intermission.
 Letters received in this city yesterday from Captain George Ward, who is in command of the sloop yacht Miriam, were dated at Fer nandina, Fla. The captain reports fine weather. His next point will be St. Angus tine, Fla.
 The adjourned meeting of the Wonnan's Christian Temperance Union for the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held tomorrow CChursday) afternoon at o'clock h Y. M. c. A. Hall. It is desirable Chat every member be present.
 Numerous petitions arc in circulation for proposed improvements in the city next year, including sewers, opening streets and side. walks, etc., etc. With the large number oi these petitions that have gone over to the next Court of Common Council it is hard tc tell how many of the number will be granted
 The business in the city and town depart. ments for the year 1883 is being rapidly drawn to close, and few more meetings will conclude all the work to be done to close the accounts for the year. There will prob ably be two or three more meetings in each department and then the newly elected off. cers will enter upon the discharge of theil duties.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
Connecticut Bible Soctetv


 The gnance committee of the Connecticut Bible society, Messrs. Rodney Dennis, David N. Camp, James B. Williams, John W. Lamb and H. P. Stephens, issue the following:
 At meeting of the finance committee of this society, held in Hartford, December 10, 1888, evidence was presented, largely docu- mentary, from various pastors who have en- joyed the recent labors of the Bible distribu- tors, showing that they have been eminently successful in bringing to the house of God and the Sabbath school those who were strangers to them, in strengthening and en- couraging the churches and enlisting many Christians in missionary labor.
 Earnest appeals to the secretary of the society were laid before the committee from pastors of feeble churches urging that the distributors be allowed to protract their labors beyond the ordinary time, to help forward religious interest which had been awakened by their efforts.
 More liberal donations to our treasury would materially aid the committee to honor these appeals.
 In view of the great good universally De- heved to have been accomplished by this so- ciety; in view of the fact that it is emphat- ically helping the churches to solve the great problem of reaching the non. church-going population of Connecticut hunting up and noting the residence of every family and every child not attending public worship, in retaining many parents and bringing many children from schools of vice into the house of God, and is succeeding in bring ing the foreign population more under the influence of the Bible; in view of the fact that the spirit of God with it's workers is in- creasingly manifest; that it's labors so distinctly in harmony with the command of our Lord to ''begin at Jerusalem and finally in view of the great needs of our treasury the committee earnestly request all pastors and churches of all denomi nations in the State, to give this society due share of their support, and thereby help to reclaim the wandering, and save the per ishing, and strengthen the right in the good old commonwealth of fConnecticut-the birth place of constitutional government. and the banner State in her liberaIity to the great benevolences of the world.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
County Commissioners.

Yesterday morning the county commission CTS gave a decision on the disputed question as to whether parties licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy are required to make an application in regular form, with five prop erly qualified indorsers, when they ask for g druggists license. The law on the subject is somewhat vague. In Hartford county the commissioners have decided that in the case of druggists the application prescribed by the law for liquor dealers is not necessary. The question has been left open by the com missioners of this county until yesterday, when they ruled that full and formal appi- cation was required. They stated to parties in interest, however, that they would like to have an appeal taken from their decision to the Superior court in order that an authorize tive construction of the law might be had. They agreed that in case of an adverse ruling they would not appeal to the Supreme court.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
The Fire Department.


 Board Of Fire Coin iiiihtesioners-The nj Esti-
 mates For the Next Year-A Deficit.
 The Board of Fire Commissioners met last evening, present Messrs. Ruff, Redmond, Brown and welch, MT. Brown, presiding. Applications. were received and filed from A. A. MA@phy, Frank Lee, John F. --s Ss-..r, xe. ter 4. walsh, James 5. Goodwin, Henry Klein. Steamer Driver George Goebel of Steamer 3 was fined one days pay fot unhee- essatily repofting to box =, Dec. 8, when he should have waited for, Second alarhd. fhs president was instructed to appear before the Board of Aldermen and ask for an addition to estimates for 1884 as follows Pay roll $500, gas $1oO. furniture and bedding $500. In the estimates for the year coming the Board asked for the same money as last year, but were allowed $500 less than last year, because there was an hne4pehded balance. The necessary expenses of the year to come will require the same amount ffor pay roll9 as was voted last year. .,,,
 MT. |. W. Hine asked for permission to shfnele tho roof of frame dwelling, No. 90 Howe street.
 James and Mary Cunningham, $40 East street, ask to reshingle their dwelling.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
College News,

The management of the Glee club have de- cided to form second club from the lower classes, which will serve as feeder for future clubs. Concerts will be given by the new or ganiEation in towns near New Haven in which the larger one could not afford to sing, and the members will be thoroughly trained by g competent instructor. The expense to the members will be small when compared with the advantage to be gained and the chance of advancement. Candidates must meet in Brothers Hall at ? o'clock this afternoon.
 This evening the Glee club will give con- cert at Amherst Those wishing to accom- pany the club may obtain round trip tickets good over Thursday for two dollars.
 Harvard is talking of erecting fifty thou sand dollar boat house to take the place of the one recently condemned.
 The price of tuition at Princeton has been raised from $75 to $1OO.
 Cornell is thinking of adding a school of mines to the departments of the university. The course will be similar to that in Colum- bia.
 The annual catalogue appeared yesterday and gives the whole number of students now in the university as 1,O92. The requirements in geometry for entrance are slightly reduc- ed. Entrance examinations will be held this year at the usual places, and at St. Louis and such other cities as the number of applicants may require. The few other changes are un- i'm oportent
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12

Meriden and Cromwell road, has been ap- pointed superintendent, and he will, as is ex- pected, perform the work of four men. He Is thorough mechanic and railroad man, aged about thirty years, and has had long schooling during his connection with the Pehnsylvania Central raiIroad: The D. & N. railfoad have at this time seven locomotives in use daily. MT. Crawford thinks the work U1 tuv rOau can pc uone wItu uv0 eue-- He recommends that two engines be placed under cover for emergencies, that the fires in the five te bs used be kept burning contin- nal1y-that they ruh night and day-that the hours of engineers and fretnen be fixed, and ss' soon as one set finishes a days work; an- other set comes on. and he argues that tho wear and tear on boilers and machinery for twenty-four hours running is nowhere near equal the injury an engine sustains by letting it's fires go out, cool of, rebuild and heat it up again. The aim of the management will be to make the road first-class and to shorten as much as possible the time of running be- tween Wilson Point and Danbury. The esti- mated total yearly saving by the new deal ap- proxjmates S15 OOO
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
Funerakor JonnE. Rathbun.

The interment of the remains of John E. Rathbun, former resident of this city, who died in South Amboy, N. J., took place at Evergreen cemetery yesterday morning at II o'clock. The deceased was a native of this city about 50 years ago and was engaged with his father in the coal business here, at the corner of State and Whiting streets, for some years. Shortly after the war he re. moved to New York and was for some time in the coal business there, afterward was in- terested in coal mining in Pennsylvania and for the last few years was engaged in the coal business at Perth Amboy. He was a nephew of the late Asa Packer, of Pennsylva- mia. His wife was Miss Bowns of this city. He leaves seven children.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
Building Operations.

Busy Times on Whiting street-An Inter-
 estfnG New Departure-Spile Driving
 and a Large Building.
 Work was begun on the erection of the large French fiat dwelling house which MT. B. Rogowski is building on Whiting Street, corner of Commerce, on the first dAy of this month by the mason builder, MT. c. D. Kin Dey and he hes the foundation laid ready for the superstructure, last week having 32 men at work, beside the force of men employed by MT. c. R. WateFhoase $ Son in driving the spiles tosapport the.piers of the building. On top Of each cluster of spiles, which were driven to a depth of twelve feet below the surface of the cellar, rests B large and mas sive foundation stone of granite, one for eace pier. The work has been pushed forward with great energy and fapidity to get the foundation work completed during the pres ent open mild weather. The contract calls &Or the completion of the work by February 1st. The new building, some description of which has already been given from the plans of MT. Robinson, the architect, will be on the French flat plan so well known in New York city, provid- ing on each floor complete accommodations for family or families This building will have eight dwellings for eight families, two upon floor, each suite of apartments being distinct from the other and comprising a parioE, three bedrooms, dining room bath tub, water closet gas and water. 1n the handsomely tiled short vestibdle on the first floor, within the outer doof, will be two bells, letter box and speaking tube for each set of apartments. On the letter box will be the tenants name. If Visitor wishes to see the family Sn the fourth floor, for example, he rings the wis. itor's bell Ca geng bell) for that floor, and the fourth floor family opens the inside main door by connecting apparatus from above and admits the visitor. If tho grocer comes he enters by the baseInent steps and door and rings the ether bell and by the speaking tube the talking is transacted and goods are sent Sr on dumb waiter conn setting with ! each floor. The hall floors and railways will 1 be carpeted by the landlord. Each tenant has separate cellar. The building will be of pressed brick with North Haven stone trimmings. About a quarter of million brick will be required. The land is forty-two feet front on Whiting street by about ninety on Commerce, and we learn that four of the tenements are already engaged by railroad conductors. The buildings and equipments exclusive of land will cost $2O, 900. The North Haven stone is new feature in building operations in l New Haven and is from an old quarry in North Haven which has been known and used a little for 90 or 100 years Many of the cellars of houses and the ehimneys in North Haven are built of this stone It is used in. stead of the Ohio stone and is said to be 6 fair substitute. The quarry is owned by Mr. | Barnes, a carriage maker in the town,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
The madison Murder Case.

John Day, of Madison, is the latest suspect in the Madison case. Coroner Bollman had an interview with him yesterday and went away satisfied that Day had no connection with the murder. It was noised about yes terday that Antoine Chovloit, of Town Hill, a place near the scene of the murder, had disappeared from his home last Sunday night. Ons opinion is that he knows some thing which might lead to the detection of the criminal. He sells liquor and Downs and Whipper were among his customers. Some say he feared arrest for violating the liquor law
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
1n1lrnal arrn Uo1lr1er.
NEW HAVEN. CONN.
Wednesday, December 12, 1888.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY,

NEW ADVERIISEMENI IO-DAY Y, Adamsons Botanic Balsam-At Druggists. A Great kush-At McIntosh's An Enormous Stock-Bolton Neely. AthIophoros- DruggistB, Best Flour-J. D. DeWell < Co. Broadway Cash St0re-Paul Jente X Bros Boss Coffee Pot-N. A. Fullerton. Chinese Laundry--12S Court St. Cloth Of Gold Cigarettes-At Dealers. Christmas Cards-At Northrop's. Christmas Cards-W. c. Mcintosh. Christmas Gifts-At Streeter's. Christmas Gifts-F. M. Brown Co. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Druggists. Dr. Benson's Skin Cure-At Druggists. For Rent-Rooms-9 Clark St. For Sale-Cows-Edward DaviF Grand Christmas Array-George l. streeter. Gloves and Hosiery-F. M Brown Co. Hoods SarsapariIla-At DruggiAts'. Holiday Goods-G. J. Mofatt. Holiday Goods-George H. Ford. Meeting-Baptist Foreign Miss. Conference Novelties-F. M. Brown x Co. Penang Corsets-Bolton Neely. Pratt's Astral Oil-Sold by Dealers. Silk Handkerchiefs M. Brown x Co. Vacation-New Haven Opera House. Wanted-Cook-2 Temple St. Wanted -Situation-S9 Howe St. -Stuation-1846 St. John St. Wanted -SituatiGn-282 East St. Wanted-Situat.on .on-45 Hamilton St. Wanted-Sitp Ation-"'Cook."
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12

In selecting Christmas gifts the public are invited to look at the very brilliaDt' array of fine watches and jewelry, silverware diamonds, canes, fancy clocks, etc., of all de scriptions to be found at the well known store of our townsmsn, MT. George L.Street- CT, 232 Chapel street A Christmas stock so inviting attracts the public eye and gives great opportunity to make selection early and avoid the usual rush. The window is crowded with the most tempting goods, which is only an index of the large and splen- did stock inside
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
NIer1den Poultry Exhibition.

The Meriden Poultry association are pre- pairing for their seventh annual exhibition, which will be given on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 2d, Sd and 4th, at the Meriden City Hall. Poultry, dogs and pet stock are exhibited. MT. Joshua Shute, the secretary, has already many entries. New Haven friends will contribute to the display. The president of the association is Judge Coe, prominent and widely known Meriden man
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
A saO, ,OOo F1re 1n south NorwaIk.

w. A. Browns fur hat factory in South Norwalk was totally destroyed by fire with all it's contents Monday night. It caught in the curling room about o'clock Loss about $2O, 1000; insured for S13, 1000. This building belonged to the A. L. Duncan estate. Two hundred and fifty hands are thrown out of employment. The factories of MT. Solo, mon and Crofut & Knapp were damaged.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
The St. AIoysius Society.

About two hundred persons were present at the St. Aloysius rooms last evening at the semi monthly exercises. Several ladies were sical eight rendered some popular selections, which were well appreciated. Recitations, dialogues, vocal and instrumental solos con. cluded the programme. This society now numbers 230 members and has benefit fund of $4, 900. Their tenth annual soiree occurs at Peck's Grand Opera House New Years eve, and they will give grand ten nights fair commencing January 14th in the same place.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
A Brakeman ser1ouslv Hurt

An employe Oh the Air Line railroad named Joseph Miner, a young man, had his left Hrhn badly smashed yesterday while at work on his train. He was brought to this city on 8 baggage car on the srain arriving here at 8:1O p. Ec., and cared for as we'll as the circumstances would admit and removed b the hospital,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
Trial Inv .TurV

The case of Solomon Rosenbluth vs John O'Donnell was tried before John c. Gallagher, justice of the peace, at the latter's law office last evening. At the request of the defend ant jury was summoned It was an action of summary process to recover possession of the store at 95 Congress avenue. The de- fense was that parole lease had been made between the parties by which the defendants were to occupy the store until the first day of May next. B. P. Arvine appeared for the plaintiff and J. P. Pigott for the defendant The jury rendered verdict for the plaintiff and the defendant was granted stay of exe- cution that 8 writ of error might be filed
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12

This evening the second annual ball of the Firemen's Mutual Benefit association takes place. The association is made up of the presents members of the fire department, and large number of them with their lady friends will be present. A prom enade con cert will precede ths ball. Thomas' orches tra will furnish the music and ihe prompting will be by Professor FIaherty. It will be one of the best balls of the season.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12

We have in our possession, and could publish, an amount of testimony setting forth the use of Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam for the cure of coughs, colds and consump- tion from those who have been cured by it, that would fill volumes; but we deem the publication of such 8 mass of testimony un- necessary. We purpose to publish few of the many testimonials received; the originals can be seen at our office.
 d12 wsam 1tw t'F. W. KINsMAN & Co.,"
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
The Callahan Granddaughter Cass-Re-

Before the Superior court at Hartford yes. terday, the States attorney asked for con tinuance of the Callahan manslaughter case till the March term of the court, as he was not ready to try it now. Mir. Jones vigor- ously opposed it, and asked that the trial might go on, unless there was some valid reason offered for its continuance. The question of letting the prisoner out under bonds came up, and Judge BeardsIey settled the matter by fixing bonds at $1,2 200. No doubt Callahan will soon be at liberty. He will be tried at the March term.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
The R "Nh

We would call attention to MT. McIntosh's advertisement of Christmas cards, for there is no one in this city who can sell these goods at so low figures as he can do. Besides be- ing agent for two of the largest lithographic houses in this country, MT. Mcintosh has this year imported 8 large quantity of holi- day goods, which he now offers at unheard of prices in the retail trade. Call early and secure the best bargains.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
Odd Fellows,

ouinnipiac lodge. I. Q. Q. F., We're guests last night of De seto lodge of Springfield. There was work in the degrees aod banquet. 1t was a highly enjoyable occasion.
 Harmo4y lodge I. O. O. F., paid frater- nAi visit to Montowese lodge in the Glebe building last evening. The work in the de- grees was finely given.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
The German Lutheran Fair.

The fair of the German Lutheran church closed last night. The voting for the gold watch was very exciting. Just before the ballotihg closed check for $54 was thrown in the box for Len Salzman, this check giv- ing him the watch, he receiving 1,06S votes to his opponent 939. The fair was a suc- ceas ftl eyerV narticuTer
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARIMENTI OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WASHINGTON, D. 0. Dec. 12-l A. M. ) For New England rain and snow, followed by warmer clearing weather, northwesterly winds, ris- Ing barometer.
 For the Middle Atlantic States slightly warmer, ia T weather, northwest winds rising barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-12
Cut His Leg.

Richard Mooney, an employe at the En- pire Transportation company's dry dock, cut his leg near the ankle very badly yesterday afternoon with an adz while making wedges He was carried to Dr. Vishno's and the wound dressed. He is a young man and lives at F DaRqett street.