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Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Vasfrx Maafine.

There was a vestry meeting of Trinity par ish last evening to hear the report of their committee and discuss the expedieney of em. ploying an assistant minister for Trinity church. A report in favor of the appoint ment of an assistant to Dr. Harwood was made some time ago, and it is known that Rev. MT. Means has been spoken of in that connection. He has preached at Trinity church twice with great acceptance. It is understood that while St Johns parish had contemplated inviting that gentleman to be their rector, the committee of Trinity had sl- ready been inclined to invite MT. Means. The meeting last evening was to consider what report should be made to the church. decision will be announced at a suitable kine
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
The Raymond California Trips.

The excursions to Colorado and Californis Raymond and Whitcomb are very attractive. Fifty-nine days of pleasure travel and sight seeing are provided, with the choice of three dates of departure, April 5th, 18th and 26th, the route being the same in each case. The return tickets are good for much longer period. One route is taken on the outward trip and another on the return, so that nc part of the line of travel west of the Missis- sippi river is passed over 8 second time. There are numerous side trips, including a wide detour amid the scenic wonders of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. A neat little book of 80 pages, which describes the route and gives all other details of the magnificent tour, will be forwarded free to any address by W. Raymond, No. 24o Washington street, ROat0n
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Legislative Notes.

The General Assembly will visit the Re form school at Meriden Thursday after the adjournment of the House.
 The hearing before the Committee on Rail- roads regarding long and short freights is to be had today at o'clock, notwithstanding the adjournment of the General Assembly, Before the Committee on Railroads yester- day afternoon, John H. Perry appeared in
 behalf of bill providing that in the case of projected railroads hearings shall be had be- fore the Railroad Commissioners, when the commissioners shall decide whether the rail- road and it's layout are matters of public convenience and necessity. Appeals may be taken to the Superior court, which is to ap- point 8 committee of three, the committee to pass upon the same subject.
 Mfr. Perry said he represented property owners through whose land the stakes of surveying parties had been driven. The con- sequence was that the land could not be sold nor dare the owner improve for fear the
 road was to be built through it. let year
 after year passed and the road was not built
 and the land remained in this worthless con-
 dition.
 O. s. Hamilton, of New Haven, appeared
 in behalf of a similar bill, providing for Aap-
 peals from decisions of the railroad commits
 sioners. He said the matter had been agl- tated in New Haven. A projected roads
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14

Use Brummel's Celebrated Cough Drops. The genuine have A. Fl. B. each drop. B. R. Douglass & Son. E. A. Whittlesey, c. s. Leete Co.,, and Richardson Co.,, wholesale agents. d182m
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Police Notes.

It took four police officers to convey Annie O'Brien to the police station last night, and her screams and general style of conduct greatly interested sensitive people as the pro cession moved from the corner of Meadow street and Congress avenue to the place of destination.
 Edward Carsen, young colored, man was arrested last evening for disturbing revival meeting at the Zion A. M. B. church on Foote street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Corner NItshans.

Owing to the snow and ice at the corner of York and Chapel streets, the corner which is turned by the Fair Haven and Westville horse railroad track and the place where the track makes junction with that of West Chapel street, there were number of sleighs over- turned yesterday. A double mule team was prostrated and the animals were not raised to their feet until after three cars had been drawn off the track in order to make cir cult around them
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14

Feathers, ribbons, velvet can all be colored
 to match that new hat by using the Diamond Dyes 10 cents for any color. feb8 6d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Real Estata Transfers.

Real estate transfers recorded this week are Justus s. Hotchkiss to Emma s., wife of Frank E. Morgan, Al feet on Chapel street; Charles M. Hughes to Murray H. Hughes, one.ffth acre of rear land on Water Side (formerly East Haven); Amelie H. Dick erman to Robert L.. Hazard, 57 feet on Sil- yer street; Huldah Jennings to John C.. Nichols, 26 feet on Greenwich avenue; Pat rick Doyle to Milton J. Stewart, 325 feet on State street; Benjamin F. Mansfield to Fred erick Mansfield, 158 feet on South Quinnipiac street, Fair Haven; Ebenezer H. Gaylord to the New Haven Brewing company, 40 feet on East and 1O2 feet on Chapel street, with brewery and buildings thereon.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Inxest1gated and VindicaUed.

committee from Hobbie Post, G. A. R., of Stamford, has investigated the charges re- gently made by Jean Petit against the man. agement of the Soldiers Home in Darien The investigation was thorough, and it was made at the request of Francis s. Fitch, one of the board of trustees. The committee reports that all facilities were given for g free and untrammeled investigation, and that the inmates of the house were examined pri- vately, and all testified that they were kindly treated
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Caring For the Graves.

The cash balance in the hands of the treasurer of Evergreen Cemetery association, amounting to $89.O6, speaks well for the thrift of the management, the entire e1pen- allure for the year just closed having been $12, 2,59s.O7. The total receipts of $12, ,6s7.- -13 were from all sources, including $13.66 from previous year and money paid for care of lots From the trust fund, principal and interest, for the care of lots, $2,331. 87 were received last year and $244.25 expended, and hereafter the directors are to have the exelu- sive care of the lots, charging the expense to the owners. Dues can be remittsd in order to allow burials. There were 366 interments during the year. At the annual meeting the old directors were reelected. Wallace B. Fenn aud Charles s. Mersick were appointed auditors
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Masonic.

The consistory of Quinnipiac bodies of 32nd degree Scottish Rite Masons held a meeting last evening and conferred the de- gree of Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret upon 8 prominent citizen. A banquet fol- lowed, at which speeches were made by Illus trious Brothers Rev. Thomas s. Samson, Walter R. Francis, Samuel H. Kirby L. B. Hinman and others. Songs followed by Brothers Prof. H. W. Greene and James McAlpine. The brethren adjourned highly pleased and with the assurance that repeti. tion will occur shortly
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
A Pleasant Ball,

At the very pleasant annual sociable of the City Guard, at National armory last evening. the grand march was led by William F. Vogel and Miss Stietz, followed by about 75 couples. The committee of arrangements were G. V. Engel, s. Heineman, R. Walter, R. Holland, J. Nepel. Reception committee: G. A. Basserman, J. F. Richard, H. Schwa- german, c. J. Rabanus. Floor committee i: c. H. Miller, W. Stietz, F. J. Klug, J. Pafara
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
At the Atheneunn.

The dramatic entertainment last evening at the Atheneum, under the auspices of Rath- bone Lodge No. l, K. of F., was every way enjoyable. Those who acted their parts par ticularly well were Lew Norris, H. W. Durant and Mrs. H. w. Durant. Mrs. Belle Howard was prevented by illness from taking part in the musical department of the entertainment. The dancing, which closed the exercises, was greatly enjoyed. The general committee were Wm. Freeman, J. W. Cowles, H. W. Durand; floor committee, J. H. Norman.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Personal.

Captain Alfred A. Hill has resigned his DO. sition as toll taker at Tomlinson's bridge and retires next Saturday. There are various rumors regarding his successor.
 The widow of the late Benjamin E. Stan. nard, of Fair Haven has been voted $2, COG benefit by the Masonic Benefit association.
 Edward A. Anketen, assistant clerk of the Superior court, is confined to his house witt very bad cold
 A. S. Nichols, formerly with the B. Shon finger Organ company and at present superin tendent of the Pullman Car company's works in Chicago, is in this city.
 Seaman Smith, a property owner and tax payer of Allingtown, says that certain state ments recently published concerning the Al Hngtown school district are false. According to his story told yesterday morning he is no and never has been clerk of the district neither does he hold any of the papers alleged to have been in his possession. MT. David A. Roswell, the enterprisins carpenter and builder of Bethany, is pleasing Bethany people by the erection of 8 joiner shop. It is about mile and half east iron the Episcopal church.
 The large number of friends of Mir. George H. Fowler, of Humphrey street, who has fol many years held responsible position at tht Candee rubber shop, will regret to learn that he is lying seriously i'll at his home, with ty- phoid malarial fever. He was for many years superintendent of the Sabbath school of the St. John street M. B. church.
 MT. Wilbur Daniels, the brakeman who was struck by bridge on the New York road recently and was removed to the hos pital, is very much improved and will be out in few days. His brother was a-brakeman on the same train, Both hail from Hartford. He suffered at first great pain from the in jury to his back.
 Alphonso H.. Bertschinger, for thirteen years pastry cook at the New Haven House, but more recently keeper of confectionery store on Elm street, has gone to Canada to accept very fine position at the Russell House, Ottawa His family will join him in the spring.
 Sam Anderson, of this city, writes to F. A. Durant from Pueblo, Cal. He says he is in the lumber business there, has accumulated some money, and is doing very well generally.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Killed on tha Track.

About noon yesterday Shore Line train struck a man just beyond the Waterford sta. tion, and he was taken to New London. He was conscious when picked up, and gave his name as Defew Patterson, of Staten Island, New York. The mans hurts consisted of g compound fracture of the upper portion o1 the left leg near the thigh and complete fracture of both bones of the leg just below the knee. There was also complete fracture of the left forearm. A jury of inquest de. cided that the employees of the road did all they could to avert the accident.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14

On Saturday afternoon and evening next two performances will be given at Peck's Grand Opera House, when Yerance's man. moth double show, Uncle Toms Cabin and the Georgia Celored Minstrels, will appear.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
sIeigh1ng Carnival on the Avenue. .&csr Whnl

There were some fine turnouts on Whalley avenue yesterday afternoon, and the sleigh ing being good it was much enjoyed by ladies and gentlemen. The sidewalks were filled with people who witnessed the carnival with much pleasure, although many of them could not afford to enter into the real spirit of the affair. To-day, if the weather proves favor able, there will be other exhibitions of speed and in fact every day so long as the sleighing
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
C. Fl. IT M.

s. c. Partridge will lecture at the Cedar Hill Union Mission Wednesday evening, February 14th, at 8 o'clock. Subject ''Around the world in 1882" Mr. Partridge circumnaVigated the globe, starting at the beginning of the year and completing the trir at it's close. He is speaker of rare ability, and has lectured with acknowledged accep tance in different places in this city and sur rounding country. This lecture will consist of descriptions of some of the interesting things which he saw on the trip. He will also exhibit some curiosities which he col lee ed. All are invited.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Governor Jewell,s Death.

Preparations for His Funeral-The Arr arrangements Nearly COmpleted-ResOlu- tIOns by the Southern New England
 Telephone Company = Letter From
 Mayor Lewis
 The arrangements attending the funeral of Governor Jewell are nearly completed, and are as follows:
 An escort has been rendered by the First Company Governors Foot Guard, and san order has been issued by Governor Waller for the companies to turn out for this pur- pose. The company will march to Govern or Jewells residence, arriving at the time of the private funeral service, and after escort l ing the remains to the church will leave there guard of honor,. consisting of eight men under the command of Lieutenant Naedle, the remainder of the company re- turning at once to the armory. l At the church the services will be conduct l ed by Rev. J. Fl. Twichen and Rev. Dr. Parker. The music, which is under the 1 charge of ME. Huntington, will be somewhat different from that at first contemplated, and will include the burial chant, two hymns, ssFriend after friends depart'' and "Abide with me-" and the qusrtette ''Their sun shall | no more go down."
 The pail bearers have not yet been fully determined. They will be eight in number, and the following have signifed their accept ance: Governor H. B. Bigelow, ex-Sscreta- ry B. H. Bristow, Hon. Francis Wayland, c. ] W. Hinman, Hon. Oliver Hoyt and Mayor Morgan G. Bulkeley.
 It is expected that all the ex-Governor's staff will be present. except Dr. Mayer, who has been confined to his home some days Py Illness.
 The time set for the public service is 2:3C D. m. While the body lies in the church the organ will be played. This will be fol some two hours, and will give opportunity te all who wish to look for the last time on the face of the deceased.
 Eulogistic resolutions were passed at spe. cial meeting of the Southern New England Telephone company, and Mayor Lewis, of New Haven. wrote to Mayor Bulkeley let ter expressive of the feelings of respect en tertained for the deceased in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
At Half Mast

Mayor Lewis has ordered that the city flag shall be raised at half mast to-day during the time of the funeral of the late Marshall Jewell. Whenever this ceremony has to be performed it frequently happens that new halyards must be bought, as was the case yesterday, those last in use having been sto- len. The Mayor said yesterday he did not know but it would be good plan to adver- tise O reward for these halYard thiaves.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
St, VaIentine's Day.

This being that particular day devoted to
 the incomprehensible interests of St. Valen-
 tines mythical kingdom, dispatch boxes will
 undoubtedly be loaded with the diplomatic productions of the young and fair. Letter carriers must cherish warm regard for the patron saint. And so must Prang, whose handsome cards are to be seen everywhere, with ardent sentiment printed in every color and all sizes of type
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
TmaRma.

The town agent yesterday had the necessa- ry papers prepared for properly disposing of Richard Hill and Ann McNamara as insane persons. The increase of the insane in this town and the corresponding increase in the cost of their maintenance. he and many others who have considered the matter think should lead to the construction of 8 town asylum as measure sof economy as well a humanity.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Teachers' Normal Class

Irregular meeting will be held to day at 4:15 in High School Hall Instruction in posture and breathing will be given by Miss Davis and in calisthenics by Miss Crane. class of pupils from No. Il Dwight school will give an interesting exercise in commercial geog- raphy, which will be explained by MT. Camp.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Two Boys Suspected

Two boys named respectively Peter Nu- gent and John Logan, both about seventeen years old, were in the City court yesterday pleading ''not guilty" of robbinga freight train of the Hartford road near the Tin bridge Monday. It appears they were seen near a car which had been broken open and out of which barrel of four had tumbled. The trial was postponed to allow City Attor- ney Pickett time to find what evidence there was for the prosecution.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Tovn NIeetfnR in Orange.

A special town meeting was held at the Orange Town House yesterday afternoon at o'clock to take action regarding the pro- posed new street extending from the Hine place on the shore through the Aimes prop erty to Oyster river. It was voted to build the road and after 1t is completed it will make splendid drive for New Haveners and others. We commend the enterprise of the neople of Orange and West Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Church Dedication,

The Taylor Congregational church, New. hallviIie, Rev. Mir. Jones, will be dedicated
 this Wednesday, evening at 7:3o o'clock Rev. Dr. Smyth, of Center church, will preach the dedicatory sermon. The exercises wlL no doubt be very interesting
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
The Late Joshua Chapman.

The remains of the late Joshua Chapman, formerly of Fair Haven who was killed in Vermont by an accident, arrived in this city last night and were taken in charge by Adelphi Lodge, F. and A. M. The lodge will forward the remains this evening by the S:1O train to Bedding, Ct., for interment. MT. Crawford is of the lodge committee to carry out the arrangement.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
A Mark nf Art

There is on exhibition in one of the win dows of the store of Bowditch & Prudden, Orange street, beautiful paintings winter scene. It is 8 copy from one of Durrle's paintings and is considered by good judges a handsome and valuable work of art. The artist is Mrs, c. B, w. Thayer, of this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
The Birmtngham Fires.

Edward Freeman (colored) and Louis billy were arrested in Birmingham yesterday on
 the charge of setting fire to the barns of Fitch Smith and George W. Shelton few weeks since. billy has served one term in Wethersfeld and Freeman is wanted by the Massachusetts authorities for burglary. Free
 man is a resident of Derby and billy has only been in the town for four months. Both
 worked for Edward Lewis ST. The fire de-
 pertinent considers itself vindicated by these arrests.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
That Quo Warrnnto.

The quo warranto hearing before Judge Andrews to determine who is Mayor is as- signed as the first case to be attended to on Wednesday forenoon of next week, the court coming in at 10 o'clock
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14

In the Hop Plaster are united the virtues of Fresh Hops and the strengthening and stimulating balsams, and it's cures of Weak Back, Pain in the Side, Rheumatism and Neu- ralgia or Pain in the Chest are simply mar- vellous, it being more eficacious and thor ough than any liniment or liquid remedies. You'll say so after using, f13 6d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
A Ranatitton Desired.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Cannot Rev. MT: Hovey be induced to re- peat his lecture on t'Subterranean Scenery ?'' If his lecture was attended by five hundred persons who were all delighted with it, no doubt more than twice that number would attend if held in some larger hall more cen- traiIy located and convenient, and properly advertised. LURAY.
 CThe correspondent voices the views of many citizens who did not attend the lecture the other evening in North Sheffield Hall. ED1
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Wednesday, Feb. IA, 1883.
WEW ACHIEVEMENTS TO-DAY y

NEW DVERTISEMENTS 1'O-DA y American Cough Drops-At Druggists. New Arrival-Andrew Goodman. BeIladonna Plasters-At Druggists'. Black Silks-Morson Carpenter. Carter's Liver Bitters-At Druggists'. ClnirvoyRnt-Mrg. J. M. Wright. For Sale-Horses-M. Norton. Little Liver Pills-At DrugEists. Little Nerve Pills-At Druggists'. My Partner-Carll's 2era House.
 Sick Headache Cured-C. N. Crittenton. Uncle Toms Cabin-Grand Opera HouEe. Vacation Excursions-W. Raymond. Wanted-Rooms-P O. Box 1SO48. Wanted-C -Canvassers-9 Rome Place. Wanted-Agents-261 Chapel Street. Wanted-Rent-J. A. M. Wanted-Board and RooIns-A. F. Brown. Wanted Box Makers-Strong Cartridge Co. Wanted-Situation-19S Sherman Avenue. Wanted-Situation-13 Palmer Street. Wanted-Situation-2ES Hamilton Street. Wanted -Situafion-Nachi1ist.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Warning to swindIers.

Judge Studley yesterday sent Thomas Mo- Nance to jail for 30 days and imposed fine of $50 as punishment for imposing upon some of the charitable workmen at the Win chester Arms company who had given him money on his false representations concern ing the unfortunate condition of his family.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14

HUMAN BLooD.-0n the purity and vitality of the blood depends the vigor and health of the whole system. Disease of various kinds ag often only the sign that nature is trying to remove the disturbing cause. A remedy that mives life and vigor to the blood, eradicates gcrofula and other impurities from it as Hoods Sarsaparilla undoubtedly does, must be ths means of preventing many diseases That would occur without it's use. Sold by dealers.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14

Wh0op1ng cough seems to be one of the necessary evils in childs life and many think must be allowed to take it's course. but American Cough Drops is gpecihc and nothing was ever offered which 90 quickly relieves and cures this troublesome trouble, trouble that often leaves permanent ai-
 ents and disgurernents unless taken care of These drops are liquid. Feb14 St cod 1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
Lectures to Mechanics.
The Transit of Venus Explained by Pl
 lessor Newton.

The Transit of Venus Explained by Pre-
 lessor Newton.
 The second lecture of the Mechanics course was given at North Sheffield Hall last evening by Professor Newton, the subject being 'The Transit of Venus" The hall was completely filled and the large audience was entertained and instructed for about an hour and a half by an explanation of the methods used for observing the late passage of the most brilliant planet across the sun'f disk and the reasons for observing it. The next lecture of the course will b' given tomorrow evening by Charles Dudley Warner. The subject is ''Modern Fiction
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
GnIdan WacidinR.

To-day the golden wedding of the parents of Selectman Hugo takes place at the German Catholic church on George street at a. m
 It will be an occasion of much interest. In the evening there will be dancing and con- tinuance of the festivities at Germania Hall.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-14
The .sFavortte."

i. This new style of mems calf shoe, with the novel fastenings, is sold by ". B. Fenn $ Go. at three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50). Former price, we understand. has always been $5. flo St
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route was through the fairest part of the city, where costly residences would be found and sewers cut of, destroying the drainage of the city as well as gas and water mains.