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Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
West Haven.

MT. George R. KslSey-Successful Opera
 tfon-The Coming Senatorial Contest.
 The public will gladly learn that an opera ton performed last Saturday upon George R. Kelsey, Esq, was quite successful. The patient was able to undergo 1t without the use of anesthetics. pr. Gourley, of New York, performed the operation. After vari- sous operations in the past, this of. Saturday was looked forward to with some alarm, but the reports show that Mr. Kelsey is doing even better than was hoped for.
 Next Thursday the Rer rublicans of the Sew enth Senatorial district nominate candidate for Senator. In West Haven only two names have been heard mentioned in connection with the honor. These are -ex-Speaker Pine of Derby and MT. Downes of Derby. both lawyers and either of whom will ably fill the bill. On the Democratic side Mir Kimberly of West Haven seems to be the coming man.
 Matters at the shore are dismally quiet. A solitary pilgrim occasionally stalks along the shore and on sunny days an occasional team from the city passes. A few carpenters are at work making improvements on shore cot taQeS.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
LOCAL NEWS.
Rrier Mention.

The Ramblers' Bicycle club will give a drill at the Grand Army fair this evening.
 Remember the Pound party at the Y. w.. o. A. home. 128 Chapel street. this Monday evening, Oct. 22nd, from 7:3O to 9:3o.
 Collections were taken in all the Catholic churches of the city and State yesterday for the building fund of the new cathedral.
 In Bridgeport Saturday, Charles H. Crosby received unanimous renomination for sher- at the Fairfield county Republican conven- tion.
 The missing Bridgeport boy, James Flyntz, was drowned. His body was found in a mill pond near that city, whithsr he had gone to fish.
 The registrars revise and correct the vot- ing lists on Wednesday and Friday of this week from II a. m. till 2p. m. The places of meeting are advertised in another column. The hospital is in need of old mualin or linen for bandsges. Cast of undergarments are also desired. They may be sent to the hospital or they will be called for upon notif cation.
 The Idlewild club, composed of 8 numbe r of well-known New Haven young business men, will give their first promenade concert and reception at Loomis' Temple of Music, Thursday, November 1.
 Those who had charge of the improve ments in Trinity church were Messrs Hale of Bridgeport, frescoers, and Henry Austin & Son, New Haven, architects. Mir. F. A, Gil bert had the contract for furnishing the wood work
 The second annual convention of the Uni ted States Bottlers' Protective association and the second annual international exhibition of bottlers' supplies, machinery, materials, etc., has been postpohed from Nov. to Dec. Il, 13 and IA, 1888. The convention will be held American Institute Hall, New York city.
 The Union Debating club has rented room 23, Insurance building, where it will here. after hold it's weekly debates. Their old quarters have been made into a dwelling house. Next Thursday evening one of the members, David Burgess, wiIE lecture on the topic, "A Tour Through England and Ip
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
Agnostics and Futurity.
Third OonRregatfonal Church.

Third Congregational Church.
 4 correspondent says: Rev. Dr. Dennen yesterday afternoon preached from the text 'Justice and judgment are the habitation of his throne; clouds and darkness are round about him. It is not too much to say that mazy who heard the sermon felt like him who said, "Thank God for sermons and preachers" The preacher admitted the claims of the most strenuous agnostic, so far as finite minds were able to interpret and ex- plain the purpose and designs of the Almighty from our narrow and limited field of obser- vation, and then showed how many of the events considered at the time most disastrous eventually proved to be the greatest bless ings. God never moves backwards This inability on our part to comprehend the di- vine being arises from the very nature of the case, the great disparity between the finite and the infinite. The Christian believer would eventually have all these mysteries explained and much of the happiness in Q future life would arise from gradual un- folding of what had hitherto been dark and mysterious. The sermon was one of many which completely disprove the charge made by some that the pulpit is deficient in elo- quence and that the most important truths are uttered with no more energy than if they were the most trivial
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
North Church.

An ExhOrtatiOn to Choose . Wise Course.
 The sermon at the North church morning service yesterday by the pastor. Rev. Dr. Hawes, was a most excellent one. First Timothy, 9th chapter, 12th verse. were the text: But thou, oh man of God, flee these things" (referring to the love of money and it's bad consequences,) and 'tfollow after righteousness, goodness, faith, love, patience, meekness;" flight the good fight, &C.," re- marking first on the seeming strangeness of this exhortation to ssman of God.p The speaker called attention to it as one of very many instructions given to believers and so- called saints. The term saints he said ap- piled to no living persons but to those only who had passed their earthly life and had been received into heaven. Constituted es we are perfection on earth is unattainabIe. Many gaps are seen in the godliest lives of the past and present. The lessons of the Bible and experience urge us to higher atta1nments. We are dwarfs when we ought to be giants in Christian stature and fitted to lead others in the divine life, saving our fel- low man from sin and it's fearful conse- quences. The public profession of religion was urged as needful to the true Christian to keep him in the path of duty and to show to others the way of life and happiness. The prayers and hymns accorded with the text and sermon, calling to the higher and better life
 The singing was animated and inspiring. There was quite full attendance.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
Farewell Sermon.

Rev. Dr. Fl. c. HOvey at the Second Cox
 gregatiOnaI Church, Fair Haven.
 Rev. Dr. Hovey, of the Second Congrega tional church, Fair Haven, preached his fare well sermon last evening. The church was crowded and deep emotion was manifest among the hearers. The music was fine. Dr. J. G. Barnett. organist, had prepared 8 special anthem for the occasion, which was sung after the sermon. Mir. Hovey, with his family, leave for Minneapolis, Minnesota, next Wednesday or Thursday. Rev. G. ". Moves, formerly pastor of the church, occu- pies the pulpit next Sunday. A farewell prayer meeting was held yesterday, when the chapel was crowded to overfowing Re- marks were made by members of the church. At the Sunday school Dr. Hovey gave an ad dress. A noteworthy incident at the Sunday school was the presentation of gold medal to Mrs. Hovey by the members of the infant class, which she organized and has conducted for years. This evening there will be fare we'll reception in the church parlors. A meeting of the church and society will be held to pass suitable resolutions.
 Mir. Hovey's text was, Daniel 12; 3; ''They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the nrmament, and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever" The speaker in glowing words pictured the hope of the righteous and the wisdom of choosing the pearl of great price. The re- ward was everlasting joy, eternity alone could measure it's value. This truth the speaker, with earnest parting words, full of tender feeling and often tinged with emotion, sought to vividIy impress upon the minds and hearts of his hearers. In the discourse he referred to three distinct periods of revival during his seven and half years of labor ir Fair Ha ven. These were precious fruits. The fre- quent memories of these occasions still ling cred. There were sixty three received since last January, of whom forty-fve joined on confession. In all during his ministry with this church, there had been added to the church two hundred and thifty-six souls, of whom only seventy-fiVe come by let ter. Most of these hold fast to thefaith. The speaker further said that during his work in Fair Haven he had baptized seventy adults and fifty infants and had. of1cieted at sixty four weddings. The speaker exhorted all to follow Christ with all their hearts. The work of the church was to press forward. The enemy of souls was never idle. He added few words regarding the great call for laborers in the Lords vineyard and to the great and rapid growth of the West, whither he was going, and concluded with 8 pathetic and touching appeal to all to remain faithful to the end.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
stratford,a Mystery.

Detectives StiIl Searching for Proof that
 Lewis Killed Rose Amb1er.
 STAMFORD, Oct. 21.-The search for the murderer of Rose AmbIer has not ended yet. The detectives who were engaged in the hunt are, with one exception, still at work. They have not changed their theory that Will liam Lewis committed the murder, and they say they have discovered new evidence, the nature of which they refuse at present to disclose. It is alleged that the new evidence shows that Lewis swore to falsehoods during his examination, and that his motive for wishing the woman out of the way has been discovered.
 While the newspapers were full of Lewis @ Broadway clothing house and Sixth ave- nue liquor and eating saloon offered him in ducements to go to New York. William G. Butler, New Haven hat merchant, made him an offer of 5000 to clerk for him for two months, from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15. Lewis ignored these propositions and continued to peddle his vegetables.
 Lewis is well aware that the detectives are still striving to convict him, but he makes merry at their efforts and says he has no fear that they can inculpate him or lead the pub lie to believe any of their suspicious. He says he intends to bring suit for islander against some of his neighbors who have said they thought he was the guilty man.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
Republican County Convention.

Robert 0. Gates,zO of Derby, Placed in
 Nomination for sheriT The RssOJu-
 tions. 4.
 The Republican convention to nominate Q candidate for sheriff of New Haven county met in room Is Insurance building on Satur- day. The convention was called to order by the chairman of the County committee and on motion Judge George H. Cowell, of Wa terbury, was selected as chairman, and E. L. Iindsley, of New Haven, as secretary.
 Martin Fl. Brennan, of Cheshire, and A.B. Dunham, of Cheshire, were appointed eom- mittee on credentials The committee retired and after short time returned and reported the following list of delegates present:
 New Hayen-WilIiam A. Lincoln, Alex ander Foote, John H. Rowland, Frank 4. Munson. aa
 Waterbury-George H. Cowell, George P. Chapman, Noah B. Futile, Charles 4. Coo- ley. ,..s5xu J. Granniss-
 Oxford-T. B. Jewett, B. G. Robinson.
 Cheshire-John s. Law, Henry Beadle, N. S Platt. M. H Brennan.
 Meriden-P. E Hull, U. E. Coe, D. B. AL n 11arbv-WiIliam sri Sidney Downs, R. H. Tucker, F Dwight Woodruff, William J.
 Guiltord-Eugene C. Hill, E. Norton, jr.. Edward GrisWoId, William E 1sDeiL
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
Harvest Festival

At the St. John Street M. E. Church-A
 Splendid Affair.
 The harvest festival at the St. John street church last evening was in all respects fine success. At the hour for commencing the exercises there was standing room only. The harvest decorations were on 8 most elaborate scale. In and about the pulpit were pyramids of pumpkins and other kinds of vegetables. Directly over the pulpit was an arch of laurel leaves, shaded with autumn foliage and on the face the word Harvest" constructed with white letters made of raw cotton. On and about the arch, suspended by their braid ed leaves, were fine specimens of corn. On each side of the pulpit large sheaves of wheat Within the recess R wreath of branches with many colored leaves. The chancel contained several beautiful floral de- signs, the whole forming picture which was very striking.
 The exercises were in keeping with the de- corations and gave evidence of much care in their preparation as well as talent on the part of the participants. The responsive singing by the choir and Sabbath school was charm ing, especially in several pieces when the Sabbath school sang melody in unison, and the large choir twenty-fi five or thirty of whom are boys, sang the other parts in harmony.
 The printed programme contained three SelecGeO harvest hymns or rare merit Iney were set to the tunes, Toplady, Spanish hymn and missionary hymn. The singing of them by the whole congregation was simply grand. The pastor, Rev. c. E. Harris, was in his happiest mood and concluded his short ad- dress with two songs in Hebrew. much to the amusement of the little ones. The exercis es by the primary class, under Mrs. Prest on, were full of interest Perhaps the musical gem of the evening was the quintette, "How Good is He the Giver," by Mrs. Todd, Mrs Allen, Messrs. Taylor, Osborn and Ford Amongst the speakers Miss Boggs and Miss Richards deserve special mention.
 The musical part of the festival, under the direction of Professor Jepson, was all that could be desired.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
woodbridee--sE.enben P Perking Nathan

P. Peck.
 Madison-Samuel R. Champion, J. Mills Tucker.
 Wallingford-L. M. Hubbard, D. H. D. Fowler, E.. P. Beach, Bennett JerrOlds.
 Milford-George w. Plumb, Miles B. Mer- win, George s. Gillette, William M. MerWin.
 Seymour-Wilbur D. Smith. A. B. Dun-
 North Haven-Payson B. orcutt, Edward l.. Linsley.
 Hanaden-Jsase Warmer, Henry c. Nun
 Naugatuek-Robsrt A. Baldwin, John M. Sweeney
 Branford-James W. Lay, J. A. Black stone.
 southbury-Frederick ". Tenn, Gidney A. Stiles, Oscar W. Amblsr, David M. Mitchell.
 Beacon Falls-H. O. Baldwin. Julius A. Hart.
 Orange-A E. Beardsley, E. c. Russell.
 The county committee for the ensuing three years was elected by yea and nay vote as follows: Chairman. John M Sweeney of Naugatuck; Alexander Foote, New Haven; and Judge Levi D. Coe, of Meriden. The chairman then called for nominations for sheriff.
 Postmaster Clark, of Birmingham. propos- ed the name of Robert o. Gates. He said he was well known in the Naugatuck valley and throughout the rest of the county. His pop ularity in his own town of Derby was such that he was elected to a local office last year by a majority of two hundred and fifty. although two years previous the town went Democratic by three hundred There was so much dissatisfaction among Naugatuck valley Democrats over Mir. Tom linson's nomination that many disafected ones had instructed the delegates to represent them in to-day's proceedings as well as the Republicans. He could pledge Mir. Gates l 700 majority.
 Alexander Foote presented the name of Frederick J. Botsford of this city, but direct 1 ly afterwards the chairman read letter from MT. Botsford in which the latter declined to be candidate. William A. Lincoln presented the name of General Frank D. Sloat He appealed to the convention in behalf of New Haven man for sheriff, and urged the claims of General Sloat, who he said would be a tower of strength to the party, as he was well known not only in the country, but throughout the State.
 L. M Hubbard, of Wallingford. seconded the nomination of MT. Gates. He said he was man of great personal popularity and he would add strength to the Republican Senatorial ticket in the Fifth and Seventh districts.
 After further remarks by tie friends of tEe different candidates an informal ballot was l k,1-o acE Eo1Io
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
MIonday, October aa, 1sss.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS T0-DA y

 Tornado of Fun-New American Theater. Blankets-J. N Adam Co.
 Blankets-F. M. Brown Co. Dr. Bulls Cough Eyrup-At Druggints' Fine Cheviots-E Merwin1g Son. For Rsnt-Tenennent-W. A. Wright For Rent-stsre-E. HAlley.
 For Rant-Rooms-H P. Hoad1ey. Her Atonement-New Haven Opera House. Marie Preecott-CArlls Opera Houge. Meeting-Board Of Aldermen. Pine Tree Tar Oord1al-At Druggistsi. Perry DaViB' Pain Killer-At Druggists'. Pianos-O M. Loomis'. Pome for the Season-M. M. GoWeH. Royal Baking PoWdar-At Druggists. Staple and Fancy Grocerieg-E. E. Hall & Son. The Century-The Century Go. Time Tabl0-PhilaL & Bound Brook R. R. Vegetine-At Druggists. Wanted-Young Man-S7 Chapel Street. Wanted-Comp pogitors-O. A. Dorman. Wanted -Situation-A T. M. fe. Wanted -SituatiOn-86 Chapel Street. Wanted-Si untion-1S3 Franklin Street. Wantsd-Situation-48 Temple Street. Wanted -Situation-13 St. John Street. Wanted-Situation-278 Grand Street. Wanted-Situation-1 Wall Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
The swedtah Groups.

General c. B. Norton, secretary of the Boston Exposition, was in this city Saturday with Professor Blake negotiating for the pur- chase of the Swedish groups in the museum in the old State House to bs placed in the Boston Exposition building. Saturday evsn- ing the general returned to Boston and it is how much could not be learned When Pro- lessor Blake was asked about the sale he would not say whether he had disposed of his valuable collection. The figures he add ed were to be taken down this week and thoroughly cleaned. Professor Blake said that the group would be better appreciated ia Boston than here. The groups have been great feature to thousands since Professor Blake brought them here.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TODAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OEFIoH or THE CHIEF SIGNAL SE RvIoE,S .WAsHINaToH, D. c.. Oct. 22-1 A. N. For the New England States. fair weather in the northern portion partly cloudy weather, local rains in southern portion easserly winds slight rise fol- lowed by falling baroueter falling followed by ris- ing tempsrature. ~
 For the Middle States, partly cloudy weather and local rains, winds mostly northeast. falling baroe- CT. station ary or rising temperatur0.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
Improvements.

The large storage building erected by the Smedley Brothers on Brewery street is 130 feet long, 60 feet wide and four and half stories high and cost about $2s, ,ooo. It has 2 powerful elevator large enough to take one of the Smedley trucks up to any floor. A vault for the deposit of valuables has been built on the first floor.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
Calvary Baptist church-DIseourse by

Rev. Bs HartwsI1 Pratt.
 The Rev. s. Hartwell Pratt preached at the Calvary Baptist church yesterday morning and evening. There were large congreea- tions in attendance and the choir rendered some fine music beautifully. In the evening Mir. Pratt chose for his text, 'tHe that be- heveth not is condemned already" He showed the reasons for the condemnation which seem to many very unjust. We are here in a state of probation, which Is a state of trlal. Condemnation ia the state which succeeds trial, and there is vast difference between the two states. The preacher also explained that it is not right to believe that we shall be condemned by reason of the number of our sins, as there is no au- thority for this whatever. It is sin that God hates. He that is guilty in one particular is guilty of all Another false notion that mis- leads many is that we can compare ourselves with others and, If we hEd that they seem worse than we, can consider ourselves in a state of comparative holiness. The trouble with thus making com parisons is that we usually select those of particularly shining qualities of sinfulness. those whose depravity is marked, and then consider that, bscause we are not guilty as they are, we are therefore all that could be desired. This is manifestly of no authority from Christ. The need of pardon and the unfversaliey of the hope of pardon which Christ holds out to men if they will only hear him was forcibly set forth and brought out by means of examples and Illustrations.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
County commtssioners.

In the revocation case against John Gro gan, of 59 Collis street, the county commis- sioners decided in favor of the defendant. The revocation of his license was asked for on the ground that he had violated the liquor law by selling to minors The commission. CTS found the evidence insufficient to sub stantiate the charge.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
Death of AIr. c. s. DOane of W
 -ArE.nnRv.

Charles s. Doane, a contractor for Win chester Repeating Arms company, died Sat- urday, October 20, of typhoid tilious mala- ria. He had been confined to his bad since the Wednesday previous He had been em- ployed by the Winchester Repeating Arms Go. for Is years and was the oldest contractor in their employ, as also one of the oldest em, ployes. His men have sent floral emblems to the house and will attend the funeral in @ body. Services will be held at 118 Gregory street to day (Monday) at 9 o'clock and at the Congregational church, Clinton, at 1:3O.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
IznprOving.

tween York and Park, whose serious illness has been reported and who for several days last week was in 8 critical condition, showed decided and very encouraging indications of improvement on Saturday and was believed Saturday night to be on the way to recovery.
 MT. D. L. Carpenter, of Monson & Car penter, is very much improved and will prob ably be attending to business in few days.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
WOOdeOck.

MT. Charles Green, who resides at East Haven River, shot twenty woodcock in four days between his place and Branford. He reports all game birds as scarce. He killed only one quail last week
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22

William A. Lincoln moved as soon as the vote was announced that the nomination of Mr. Gates be made unanimous. This was carried without dissenting voice and great applause followed.
 l.. M. Hubbard and W. A. Lincoln were appointed committee to escort the nominee before the convention. On his arrival Mr. Gates was received with applause. Chairman CowelI introduced him as the next sheriff of New Haven county. MT. Gates in few brief words accepted the nomination, thank ed the delegates for the honor conferred and said that he would do all in his power to se- cure the success of the party on November 6.
 The committee on resolutions consisting of l.. M. Hubbard of Wallingford, Judge Coe of Meriden and ". A. Lincoln of New Haven reported as follows
 Resolved, That in the nomination of Rob- ert o. Gates for sheriff, we present to the electors of New Haven county for their suf- frages candidate whose high personal char acter and undoubted qualifications for that office entitle him to their most cordial SUD- port
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22

Kind friend, that nervous, hacking cough is dragging you to consumption and the grave. Do not longer delay. Procure Adamson's Balsam at once. It is an unfailing remedy for coughs, colds, and lung disease.
 Oct.17 WMS&W.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
At the First nr K. Church-The Subject of

Rev. NIT. 0. H. Buck delivered very in- teresting discourse for. young people last evening at the First M. E. church The subject was ''Choice of Amusement, or How Shall Divert Myself" A large audience was present. The speaker countenanced and advised all healthful amusement which if indulged in would not lower the moral tone and standard. He discountenanced amusements which, innocent in themselves, such as billiards, must be iLdulged in in places where the associations were of evil tendency. The sermon was replete with in- teresting thought and suggestion.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
Entertainments.

Miss Marie Prescott makes her first appear ance here this season at Carlrs Opera House next Thursday, October 25. The play is by J. K. Tillotson and is entitled Belmont's Bride. It is Q story of the late war.