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Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Although we are running five delivery wagons and a dozen or more special mes- sengers, yet our facilities for the prompt delivery of goods are taxed to their utmost. If our patrons will kindly take with them all small parcels they will confer favor on us. Regardless of the rush we insure 6 prompt delivery of all purchases.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
A Jumbo Safe.

fire and burglar proof safe weighing 18,O00 pounds for the New Haven Savings Bank, Orange street, was successfully carted and placed in position Thursday notwith- standing the indictment weather
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
Cigar Makers.

The Cigar Makers International Union, No. 39. has elected the following officers i: William Fertmun, president; John scholI, vice president 1; D. L. Bretzfeldsr, financial and corresponding secretary; O. A. Rosen- thal, recording secretary A. Myers, treasur- CT Fred. Gauzgel, William Scholl, Philip Bauer, trustees John Corper, L. Limbeugh,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
Elepant Goods For ChrIstmas,

H H. Blake, the well known dealer in tin, crockery, glass and wooden ware, has 8 very fine selection of Christmas goods which he is selling at extremely low prices. All pur- chasers can save money by visiting his store, Mo- 756 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
ReIaying the Track Across the Houl

large gang of men were busily engaged in tearing up the tracks on the bridge across the Housatonic river on the Consolidated road and laying tracks in the center yesterday between the hours of 10 a. m. and p. n. These new tracks will make the bridge very much safer than hAfnra
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

A world ofgood..V 6d1w. We sell gents silk embroidered slipper for 75 cents D. W. CosGRovE < Go. Buy one of our ladies' 'sAnti-squeak" boots for $1.95. D. W. CosGRoyE & Go.
 Boys and Youths silk embroidered clippers at Cosgrove's. d22 2t Ladies' and Misses' embroidered clippers in Opera and Jersey Lily styles at oosgrove's.
 Gents elegant embroidered clippers for 90 cents at Cosgrove's.
 Misses rubbers s3 cents at Cosgroves
 ChiId's rubber overshoes 28 cents at Cos 1 grove's.
 Mems buckle Arctics $1.s5 and $1.45 at Cosgrove's.
 ohIldren's ClOaks From ss Upwards, At Bretzfelder's, SIP Chapel street
 Ladies' Walking Jackets at SS. 50, At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street. Cloth Circulars at S5, At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street. Ottoman SILK Dolmans at S2O, Worth $50. At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street Fur-lfned Circulars at S16, Worth Ss5, At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street. DOlmans, A, 46 and AS in. Bust Measure, At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street. spIenfid Seal Plush Cloaks at ss5 1 At Bretzfelder's, 317 Chapel street. Ladies' Newmarket Coat at S5 E At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street Ottoman Silk Circulars at SIS, Worth Sa5, At Bretzfelder's. 312 Chapel street. Calico Wrappers at 5Oc., 75c. and SI, At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street. Russian Hare Mufs, $2. Russian Hare Capes, $4. Russian Hare Collars, 5Oc, z5c and $1. At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street. Ladies' rubber circulars, S1. Children's rubber circulars, $1. Mems rubber coats, $1. 50. Boys rubber coats, $1.25. $. BRETZFELDER, 312 Chapel St.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
North and ThiFd TnIs Time.

At a meeting held in North church chapel Saturday evening the society committee of the Third and North churches discussed in friendly way a plan for uniting the two churches. No decision was reached and the matter will be given mature deliberation and careful discussion before action is taken.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
d Planannt surprIsa.

Janitor Clarke of the High school, who has been i'll, was surprised Saturday after noon with present of $21 from the teachers of the High school. Miss Busted presented the money in behalf of the teachers.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

MT. David Cowell has his customary va- riety of superb Connecticut poultry, also partridges and game, which he is supplying to private families.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
Concert in Arfon Hail.

A concert was highly enjoyed at Arion Hall last evening by about two hundred of the Arions and their friends. The pro- gramme was as follows: 1. Overture-"Dudes of 'S3". .Boettger
 Thomas Orchestra. 2' Da6s so1o "AnOA
 Louis Geiger. 
 Miss Kitty ODonnelL 1. Euphontum solo-sPOlka Caprice" LAX
 Samuel ". Mallory. First time in this city. 5. Either duet-''Grusse aus Hamburg AanoieE". .bayer Messrs. Keller and Musche.
 IT. 6. Cornet solo-''Atlantic". ic"...............BB B. Bent
 J. c. Gould. '. Solo-tsThe Angel at the Window. Tours
 John c. Landre. 8. Solo-"When the Robins Nest Again.. Howard
 Miss Kitty ODonnell. g. selection-''To-night We Say Farewell"
 Thomas Orchestra. 10. Either duet. ..Anon MessFS, Keller and Muache,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
Entertainments.
THE TWO ORPHANS.


 At Peck's there will be two performances of the celebrated Two Orphans on Xmas day. Pauline Markham appears as Louise. She will be supported by fine company.
 THE AMERICAN.
 An unusually strong company plays during holiday week at this cosy and comfortable theater. There will be matineesTue sday, We'd nesday and Saturday. The American is de- serving of extensive patronage. There is probably not a better conducted variety thea ter in New England.
 CHRISTMAS AT THE RINK.
 The Christmas attractions at the link will consist of an afternoon and evening exhibition of gymnastic bicycle riding to be given by Professors Wilmot and SeweIl, of Boston, the champion bicycle riders of the world. Ths exhibitions will be something very fine, and no one with liking for the wonderful should fail to witness them.
 THE sTRANGLERs OF PARIs
 Of the Stranglers of Paris, which is to be played at Carlps Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday of this week, the North American says: Realistic scenery and the pomp and circum- stance of military display and much that is
 
 i've in the plot and dialogue. When the work is that of an artist, as in this case, and when it conveys 8 wholesome and very pal pablo moral, as the "Stranglers of Paris'' un- questionably does, the evil is not unmixed with good.
 MAUD GRANGER.
 This evening at CarlIs Her Second Love, new and very fine play, will have it's first presentation in this city. The company is a very strong one in every respect. The Even ing Post says: Miss Maud Granger sustained the role of the heroine, and in the pathetic and tragic parts was exceedingly strong, elic- iting unbounded applause She was ably supported by MT. Geor0e Vessels as Ivan, and MT. William s. Harkins as Feodor. These two parts are very pretentious drs matic conceptions, and while Olga towers over both in prominence. and is foreibIy brought out in relief by Miss Granger, they | fill some of the best episodes of this really play.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERvIo VI -Er. HrEsnnnz n N Dec 24=1 A. N.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WAsH1NGToN. D. Q Dec. 24-1 A M. , For New England, warmer cloudy weather with snow. variable winds, falling barometer, followed Monday night by rising barometer and northwest winds.
 For the Middle Atlantic States. warmer cloudy weather with rain variable winds falling barometer, followed Monday night by north west winds and rising barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

A fine lot of cut flowers at Diekerman's, and in flower designs he excels all. His place is perfect bower of beauty. Give him call before selecting presents for Christmas
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
Startling

To days prices on holiday goods will be found greatly reduced at
 BOLTON & NEE1Y's.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Diaries, memorandum books and auto graph albums, in plush or leather, in great est variety and lowest prices at
 BOLTON & NEELYs.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

The cold snap has frozen over the harbor for a long way down toward the Lighthouse. The channel is open. In places the ice is three or four inches tbiok. Yesterday morn ing before daylight the thermometer was 8 deg. below zero. The signal officer says that at sunrise yesterday it was below. Early last evening when MT. Sherman lit the signal lamp on the Insurance Building it burned for a few moments and then grew dim. On examination he found that, owing to the freezing weather, the supply of gas to the lamp had been affected, and he made ar- engagements to use kerosene for the light temporarily. MT. Sherman last evening put up the storm signal, the indications being that high eastsrly wind was coming with snow turning to rain.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
BOLTON & NEELY.

The best assortment and lowest prices in holiday goods can be found to-day at
 BOLTON & NEELY's.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

We offer today the balance of our toys and holiday goods at 50 cents on the dollar. Come and get them. BOLTON $ NEELT. F
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Make all purchases as early to day as possible, thereby avoiding the afternoon rush, and securing better attention.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Tn prices is the order of things at the great emporium of Bolton Nicely. You can secure great bargains there to day.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
Important Notice.

On the third center counter Bolton & Nicely are offering some hand painted satin pin cushions at 500. on the dollar.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
For To-daY.
RaducttOma.

Prices on dolls have been reduced full 50 per cent. at BOLTON $ NEELx's.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Ladies' hobby croquet rubbers for 37 cents Rk QosgroYe's. =.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Compare the dose and quantity of Hood Sarsaparilla and you have conclusive proof
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Bargains in ladies' cloaks, newmarket and plush garments at
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Special bargains in gents' fine neckwear -'- - Bo1roN $ NEmx,s.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
Veteran Bremen.

A small number of the members of the Veteran Firemen's Association, met in rooms 10 and Il City Hall, on Sat urday night and heard the report of the committee appointed to inquire and repor upon permanent place for holding the meet ings of the association The committee re- ported in favor of hiring room No. p in the Insurance building at rental of $2o0. per year. It was also voted to assess each meua- Der $1 per year payable quarterly and the appointment of trustees to have charge of the room and properties was also recom- mended. The trustees chosen were A. 0. Hsndrick, A. R. Goodnow, Charles Doty, Charles E. Hayes, and B. F. Guyer.
 Shall We Have am Authors Carnival
 At Union Armory, on Saturday evening, Professor Sherlock urged upon the members of the Armory association who were present the claims of the new style of entertainment tried at Hartford with such signal success recently, known as an authors carnival. The Armory association have in mind the idea of giving some sort of entertainment, and they were ''almost persuaded" by Professor Sher- locks glowing arguments to make it an authors carnival. The Blues had arranged to give fair beginning next Saturday. If the association decide to hold the carnival, their fair. A meeting of the association to consider the matter formally will be held to- night or to morrow. .s.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
EDeath of Grand Juror Crawl
 SfratfOrd

StratfOrd.
 To the citizens of Stratford as well as the community at large in the town came the sad news Saturday of the death of William H. Crawford. Saturday morning he arose and went out and made a few paths about his house and little after seven he went into the house and built the fire for his wife to get breakfast. He had just done this task when he was stricken with shock which in few hours terminated fatally. It is supposed 8 blood vessel in his head was ruptured. The deceased will be greatly missed and his death regretted. He was possessed of a refined ma ture, admirable qualities of mind and heart and with an agreeable social nature. He held the office of Grand Juror of the town of Stratford for 8 number of years and was member of St Johns Lodge F. and A. M. He leaves wife and one son. His funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Go to Dickerman's and see those beautiful artificial plants and flowers.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
P.easantly Remembered.

A silver snuff box was presented to Fidel Oberer, assistant foreman in the drop de- partment of the Winchester Repeating Arms company, by the employees of the drop, forging and die sinking departments. Satur- day evening, John s. Clark making the pre- sentation speech. MT. Oberer responded gracefully and appropriately.
 Saturday evening MT. Harvey M. filling, 8 teacher in the North church mission, WAS presented with an elegant sealskin cap by members of his former class of young men, three of whom waited upon him at Fitch's manufactory, where he is night watchman, and surprised him with the gift as token of thelr esteem. The same class gave MT. filling beautiful gold-headed cane in 1880, which he prizes highly.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
apsu 8aren aaiIg aaa1atniag sannaI and 0aariet.

Mir. J. Seihsr Akron, Ohio, writes :.s I think there is no medicine like Dr. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial. It has done me q world of good:v 6d1w.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
To Have Uniforms.

Lighthouse Keeper Thompson at New Ha- ven has been supplied with circular issued by the lighthouse board, announcing that the board has adopted uniform for the male employees of the lighthouse establishments togo into effect May l, 1884.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24
Good sa,naritans at The Grand Opera

OOOO SAmAE1LS2MS aB IA0 Uf6nu Op0F@
 House.
 The popularity of the meetings held by the Good Samaritans at Peck's Opera House on Sunday evenings is attested by the large audiences that attend. The meetings are made attractive by Thomas orchestra, quar- tette, and other singing and similar attrac tions. The meeting last evening was ad dressed by ex-Judge l.. N Blydenburgh and Prof. Cyrus Northrop who, made powerful appeal for the temperance cause He deli icately alluded to the medicinal effects of mild stimulant when used at the proper time and urged upon young men the necessity of forming habits thst would place them in re- spectable positions and quoted some forcible illustrations of the contrary results of in temperance. That President Albee and his associates are doing good work seems to be conceded.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Buy one of our ladies' 'tAnti-squeak" boot for $1.95. D. W. CosGRoyE & Go,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Ladies' rubber circulars, $1. Children's rubber circulars, $1. Mems rubber coats, $1.5O. Boys rubber coats, $1.25.
 s. BRRTzFELDER,
 312 Chanel 2k
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

TreadwelEs Famous Seal Sacques are sold only by Stevens Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
 Driving Gloves At Stevens Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
 SeaIskfn saeques AtStevens & Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
 Sealsk1n DOlmans At Stevens & Brooks. 273 Chapel street.
 Sealskin Gloves At Stevens & Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
 Fur Robes At Stevens & Brooks, 273 Chapel street. ''Having examined the formula from which Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam is prepared, we recommend it as safe and re- liable medicine for the cure of asthma, coughs, colds, and all diseases of the throat, chest and lungs" GEO. W. MARTIN, M. D.
 I. H. STEARNS, M. D. Formerly surgeon N. M. asylum, Togus, Me.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Calico Wrappers at 5Oc., 75c. and SI, At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Boys and Youths silk embroidered slippe at Cosgroveis. d22 2t
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-24

Ladies' and Misses embroidered slippers Opera and Jersey Lily styles at Cosgrove's
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-15
AInuselnonts in Persia.

On the first day of the year tho gov
ernors OF the provinces make their
presents to tho king of Persia, at Tehe-
ran, wbich are accompanied by various
sorts of games and pastlmes. M. Tan
colgn, who was at Teheran in 1880,
thus describes them: First oafno moi
running on stills of more than twenty
feet high; others performing feats of
strength and balancing, turning Oh the
Slack rope, or carrying on their heads
q pile of eartlen po 8, surmounted with
vase OF flowers; then dancing anu
combats of rams, whloh were excited
against each other.
These exercises were followed by
rope dancing, performed by two young
children. The rope was of hair and
consequently less flexible than hem
pen one; being strained on two trestles
OF moro than forty feet in height, it as
cended almost imperceptibly as high
as the top of the kings kiosk. Alter
having made several gambols with the
assistance of poles, Oh the part OF tho
rope which was horizontal, one of the
two dancers, ten years old ut most.
mounted as high as tie terrace which
crowns the pavilion and then descended
backward from height of moro than
eighty feet. We remarked with pleas
nre that several men placed beneath
the cord, followed all the movements of
the child, ready to receive him III a
large blanket, if his foot had happened
to have slipped. We did not suppose
the PersianS were capable of such IN
attention, especially in the kings pres
ence. These dancers are called in Per-
sian djanbaz. meaning one who PLAYS
or risks his soul. This expression,
contemptuous in itself, intimates that
games of this kind are discouraged by
religion; and is nearly Synonymous
with that OF communication, with
which our actors were once compll-
mented.
Naked men, armed with maces. and
wrestlers appeared afterward before
tho king. The first resembled savages:
they struck their clubs together with
out injurlng each other. 1t was not
so with the second, their combats hay
ing something hideous and revolving.
The conqueror, that ls to say, he who
succeeded in throwing his adversary
on his back, went to the foot OF the
kiosk to receive piece of money wh1ch
the king threw down to HIM. Fire.
works of splendid description suc-
ceeded; and the next day was appro-
priated to horse-raclng.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-15
Tho Truly Honest Juror.

Some difficulty was experienced in OBJ.
tanning jury, and the court was getting
tired OF the tcdions proceedings.
''Call the next juror, MIR. Clerk" said
tho solicitor, for tho Eundredth time.
Tho Clerk called out the man, and an
old man with an honest face and suit OF
blue jean clothes rose up In his place, and
The solicitor asked the following custo nary
questions:
'Havc you, from having seen the crime
committed, or having heard any Of the
evidence delivered under oath, formed or
expressed an opinion as to the guilt or IN
nocence of the prisoner at the bar2''
No, sir
'1s there any bias or prejudice resting
on your mind for or against tho prisoner
at the bar 2"
''Nonc, sir"
els your mlnd perfectly Impartial be-
tween the State and the accuscd2"
at is."
"Are you opposed to capital punish~
"rm not"
All the questions had been answered.
ana the court was congratulating itself on
having another juror and the solicitor IN
solomn tones said:
Juror, look upon the prlsoncr-prlao-
ner look upon the juror"
The old man adjusted hls spcctacles,
and peerlngly gazed at the prisoner for
full half minute, when he turned hls
eyes toward the court and earnestly said:
Judge, III be condemned if I don't
believe he g guilty |"
1t Is useless to add that the court was
considerably exasperated at having lost a
Juror, but the most humorous inclined had
a good laugh out OF the old mans prema-
tnre candOr.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-15
Making an Aurora.
the ocean.

The London papers bring us news of
a remarkable electric experiment. At a
point in North Finland. just within the
Arctic clrole, Professor Lemstroem con-
structed network of wire OH two conical
mountains, which were respectively
g. 600 and 5000 feet high. Hills of
this shape were chosen because, rs is
we'll known, electricity gathers most
readily about sharp eminences. The
professor knew that to md from these
hill-tops electricity was darting; by ex-
pertinent he determined to hasten the
process and render it visible, in other
words, make artificial northern lights.
Copper wire being an admirable con-
ductor, he connected the SUBMITS of the
hills with the earth OF their base by q
network of this material, and the result
was that instantly an arch of the aurora
was formed overhead, rising, it was es-
timated, to some 600 feet above the
mountain top. Two characteristios
were noteworthy in this result. In the
first place, the currents detected In the
wires were what is known as positive.
M. Plante some years ago showed me
how to produce something like the au-
rora in the laboratory without using an
exha,f2ted vessel, but by merely causing
the positive and negative wires of his
battery to approach gradually vessel
charged with salt water-the sides Of
tho jar being also moistened with the
liquid. Tt was found that he could In
this way produce arcs and wreaths, and
sinuous lines Of light strikingly like
the Aurora Polaris; but, curiously
enough, only at the positive end. IT
is significant that it was positive our
rents which rewarded the Helsingfors
professor for his ingenious labors. A
second feature was that the spectroscope
showed the peculiar lines of the aurora
The spectrum of the aurora is a greenish
yellow line, and If this was Recognized
as stated there could be little doubt as
to the genuineness Of the phenomenon.
The display lasted only short time,
because doubtless the electric pressure
or tension was soon equalized, and,
besides, the ice gathered so rapidly on
the wires as to render them useless, and
even to break them by It's weight. So
far as 1t went, however, the experiment.
ppears emlnently successful. l