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Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Revival Work.

Mir. Hammond wiIl.not be able to hold his usual children's meeting this afternoon. Eng fish Hall having been previously engaged for other purposes. The evening meeting, open to all, will be held at 73 o'clock, and as this may be the last meeting which the Rev. Mr. Hammond will be able to be present it is ex- pected that the hall will be filled, and those who desire comfortable seats are requested to come early. Good instrumental music and singing are promised.
 Considerable religious interest is felt at present among the churches: Meetings are held three evenings in the week in both Coz gregational and Baptist churches, and nearly every evening in the Gospel Mission chapel Union meetings are also held in Huntsville
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
from the Y. M. 0. A. of New Haven. Ian 7Q22

Mr. Willis responded in few words of much feeling and then the new State secre- tary, E. A. Lawrence, was introduced.
 Under the faithful management of Mr. Willis the New Haven association has greatly prospered, and the members, naturally, are much interested to know who shall succeed him but this question still rests in uncer- tainty.
 The rooms of the eassociation-khe pleasant. est in the city to spend an hour mare open every week day from 9:3O 8. m. to 10 D. m. free to the public, and here all the leading newspapers are on file.
 Tuesday evenings at 8:3O p. m. training in Indian club exercise is furnished free to the members by W. ". Dudley, Esq, a specialist in this art.
 The regular evening prayer meetings are held Mondays and Saturdays, and daily noon prayer meetings, 8hich resemble in their spirit the New York Fulton street meetings, are in operation every day in Association Hall, from 12 to 12:45 p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Telephone syndIeate.

A controlling interest in the stock of the Washington Telephone company has been purchased by New England syndicate, and at meeting of the stockholders Tuesday H. B. Lytle of Boston, A. B. Sawyer of New buryport, H. P. Frost of New Haven, and w. O. Fisk of Lowell, Mass. all new stockhold- CTS, were elected directors in the places of four citizens of Washington who resigned. The new management say they will shortly build line to Baltimore and otherwise ex- tend their connectinna and facilities
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Y, M, c. A.

An informal meeting of the members of the Young Mems Christian association was held in Association Hall, on Chapel street, last evening.
 Mir. c. B. Willis. the general secretary of the association, leaves on Monday next for Milwaukee to assume like direction of the Y. M. 0. A. work in that city, to which field of labor he has received unanimous call. At this "farewelr' meeting the kindly words spoken by the members of the association gave evidence of the attachment which every member has for MT. Willis.
 Among others, c. E. P. Sanford, Esq, of this city, and Charles H. Sage, now general secretary of the Y. M. c. A. at St. Johns- bury, Vt, made fitting remarks, and E. B. Mix Esq, of the New Haven bank, in a very touching way presented to the retiring secretary, in behalf of the members of the Y. M. 0. A., an elegant gold watch and chain valued at $175, purchased of H. O.. Jacot, the State street jeweler. Handsomely engraved within was the inscription as fol lows:
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Thursday. Jan. 25. 1888.
NEW ADTERTIsEMENTs TO-DA

Bankrupt Stock-Simpson, Crawford & Simpson. Board and Rooms-153 Grown Street. Cheap Fare From Ireland-Geo. M. Downes s Son. Dent1stry-G H. Gidney. Tor SAle-6afe-J. Wilcox. For Eale-House-J. 4. Weed. Tor Sale-Heifer-E L. Mix. For Sale-House and Lot-Merwfn's Ofice. For Sale -Furniture-161 Orange Street. For Sale or Rent-Houge-Long HinmAn. Great Rush-At Lyons.
 Good Advice-J. H. Kearney.
 Goods Offered for Cash-D. M. We1ch x Son. Ladies' Hoss-Henry Plumb.
 Lessons in Cooking-Miss Parloa Iecture-Rev. Joseph Cook. Iost-Bunch of Keys-This Office. Music for Crowds-At Malley's. Money to Loan-40 Center Street. Selling Out Sale-At Lyons. Ulgters-At Lyons.
 wanted-Traveling saesman-P. o. Box 1,92s, Boston. Wanted-BlackBmith Forge-ttM. B. s." Wanted-Intereet in Business-stStamford." Wanted -Buttonhole Makers-70 Court Street. WGnted-Delivering Salesman-Boyle Bros. Wanted-Situation-108 Lafayette Street. Wanted-Situation-19 Davenport Avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Rroke,, Cranlx Pin,

The engine of the milk train leaving this city for New York at 7:15 last evening broke a crank pin and the train was run on to 8 siding at Milford and another engine was sent down from this city and took the train on to New York. There was no delay to other trains
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Tha CnIrI Wnva

The mercury yesterday at a. m. at Hart ford indicated degrees below zero. One year ago yesterday at the same hour it marked 16 degrees below zero in Hartford. In many of the adjacent towns it fell to 20 and 28 degrees below zero. Yesterday at 6 a. m in this city it stood at zero.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
George Street IT. E. Church.

An unusual religious interest is manife sted at the George street M. E. church. Meet ings are held each night excepting Saturday and many converts have been made The gatherings are held in the auditorium of the church and are largely attended
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Police Notes.

Officer Coleman, one of the new men ap- pointed on the police force, is of duty, and it is said that he will resign. He finds the weather too cold for him, and hot drinks to keep him warm do not agree with his consti- tuition
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
EIectfon of Omcers.

ticut Valley railroad have elected Mir. Samuel Babcock, of Middletown, president and George H. Watrous, of New Haven, vice president Messrs. E. H. Trowbridge, of New Haven, and D. O. Spencer, of Saybrook, were elected auditors.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Miss ParIoa,s Glass.

Miss Parloa will, this afternoon, at English Hall, give another of her cookery lessons. The subjects are: Oyster soup, creamed oys- ters, beefsteak with maitre dhotel butter, corn mullins, custard souffie with creamy sauce. The class is constantly increasing.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Court Notes.

The following decisions from the Supreme court have been received: In the case of Frank H. WhittemOre vs. Cecil L. Smith, @ new trial is granted. Reasons by Judge Granger.
 In the case of TaIcott H. Russell, receiver, Vs. Willis Bristol ct. al. (argued at the June term, 1SS2), the following advice is given Co the Superior court in addition to that already given in the same case. viz, the judgment to be rendered for the plaintiff is to he for him in his capacity as receiver of the Ameri- can National Life and Trust company.
 In the case of the New Haven Steamboat company ys Sargent & Co.,, the Superior court is advised to render judgment for the plaintiff. Reasons by Judge Carpenter.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Fir, Escaues,

A meeting has been arranged for to be held at English Hall Saturday evening with ref erence to the subject of fire escapes for pub ic buildings. Speeches are expected from a number of prominent gentlemen.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Jan. 25-1 A. M. For New England, cloudy weather, with light mow, winds mostly westerly, stationary higher temperature, falling followed by rising barometer. For the Middle States in the north portion local Wnow, in south portion fair weather southwest veering to cold northwest winds, higher pressure
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
FuneraI of nIrs. Gallagher.

The funeral of Mrs. James Gallagher will take place from the residence of James Gal lagher, jr., IS University Place, at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. MT. Lines of St. Paul's church will ofhciate. The remains will be inferred in Evergreen cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

We shall offer this morning 400 dozen la dies hose from 25c. to soc. per pair. All full regular made and nice shapes. They are the best bargains ever offered in this city.
 HENRy PTTTNR
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
4 BTJNoH OF KEYS.

Tomorrow and Saturday evenings Willie Edouin's Sparks: or, Where There's Will There's Way" will be presented at Carll's Opera House The witticisms in the dia- logue are said to be very funny, as are the situations. Our exchanges speak of the given on Saturday. Tickets are on sale at TIoomis'
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

A largo crowd of ladies visited Malley's yesterday afternoon and listened with de- light to the selections rendered on the piano and organ by MT. Haines This afternoon, from to 4, MT. Malley promises some fine playing on the piano These instruments will be given away on March 1st. All are invited to the entertainmant this afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Pure blood helps to make clear con- science. Hoods SarsaparilIa puriRes the blood. Enough said. Send us . big bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
At Lyons Selling Out Sal

At Lyons Selling Out Sale. Remember everything has got to be sold spring, summer, fall and winter goods,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

at extremely low prices to close out balance of stock.
 STEVENS $ BROOKS, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Great rush at Lyons selling out sale; great bargains in every department. i25thsaw
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Caution.

Fur robes and horse blankets at cost to close out our stock
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Use Brummel's Celebrated Cough Drops. The genuine have A. H. B. on each drop. B. H. Douglass Son. B. A. Whitte1sey, 0. s. Leete
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

There is no one article in the line of nedi- cines that gives so large return for the money as good porous strengthening plas- ter, such as Carter's Smart Weed and Bella donna Backache Plastetg
 Wholesale by Richardson $ Co.,; all drug gists at retail i24 Cd lw
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Let the public be convinced that catarrh is blood poisoning and that ''Wilsonia" is the only invention that will subdue it's ravages, they will not wonder at our guarantee See advertisement on second page. i23 3t
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Entertainments.
REY. JOSEPH COOK.

This celebrated scholar and lecturer may be heard this evening at the Dwight Place church in popular lecture, subject, tDoes Death End All ?'' MT. Cook is too well known to need any introduction and his subject is one we are all interested in Admission to all parts of the church, 50 cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Drops made by others are being palmed on the public in place of our Capsicum Drops. See that our trade mark and initials are on each drop. B. H. DOUGLASS $ SONS.
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
College Items.


 The regular Friday evening prayer meeting will be held this evening instead of to-mor- row. ct GAO p. m. at the usual place. The presidents reception will be held next Monday evening from to 10 p. m. The president regrets that the time conflicts with any other college event, but is unable to have the reception on any other evening. MT. H. A. Bishop, formerly a member of '84, is to be married soon.
 It is stated that as yet no freshmen have joined the Harvard total abstinence league. Some rural paper credits Harvard with 275 students and Yale with 800.
 Prof. Park, of Andover, meeting Joseph Cook recently, said to him You went to school at Phillips Academy, and now you are more talked about than any of it's teachers i; you went to Yale, and you are more talked about than any of the Yale faculty; you came to our theological seminary, and you are more talked about than any of us; you lec- tured at Harvard, and are more talked about than any professor at Harvard" Cook re- piled calmly: t'So was Guiteau!" Anniversary of the Birthday of Burns. This evening the New Haven Caledonian club hold their annual celebration of the Burns anniversary The event will take place at Loomis' Temple of Music, openingat 7:30. All the arrangements indicate that it will be as usual an interesting and successful affair. Chief Alexander Dingwan will preside. The programme for the occasion is as follows: Chairman's Opening Remarks. Song and Chorus-IA Guid New Year."
 6ol1 Gr1rw nA (1,OwT1 Dovkr Par! Song-'Bonnie Doon."
 Song and Chorus Party Song and Chor-s-"Duncan Gray.n
 Song and Chorus Party Song and Chorus-srRantin' Rovin' Robin"
 MT. J. Stevenson and Party Address-s'Burns". MT. W. J. Mutch Song-"Memories Dear" ............... MT. R Small sons-"Robin Thamson s smiddy y". MT. D. Barron
 Mr. R. Small AddressN"Amer Mr. D. A Maclesn Anthem-"Afy Country Iris of Thee"
 Song and Chorus Party Trio. .Messrs. Grant and Party Song and Chorus "Jamies the stormy Sea"
 Miss Wilson and Party Chorus-"March of the Men of Harlech.n Air-"Autumn Winds" withlyOO,i accompaniment. Master Hunter and Party
 MT. B. Hunter and Party
 Song and Chorus Party Finale-"Auld Lang syne."
 Led by Song and Chorus Party Concert. 7:45. Supper, 1915. Grand March, Il. Davidson.
 Ushers-James Stevenson, Duncan Mcdonald Committee of Arrangements-A. Dingwall, R. Hun ter, D. DingwalI, R. McArthur, P. Stirling. Caterer-Mr. Barkentin.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Fair Haven.

The grand annual concert andssociable oi Polar Star Lodge No. 77, I. O. o. F. took place at Central Hall, Fair Haven, last night. It was, as usual, success. and greatly en. joyed. About 75 couples were present. The music was by the Second regiment orchestra, prompting by Prof. William w. Smith. The hall was very tastefully decorated with flags. The grand march was led by Mir. and Mrs. J. Fl. Linsley. The floor committee were D. M. Smith, W. A. Granniss, E. A. Johnson, Henry Kay, D. V. Chipman, J. H. Jones, John E. Morse. Reception committee, Geo. IT. Spohr, Morris Hemingway. House com- mittee, E. Fl. Rowe, J. H. Bowditch, G. H. Claxk. D. B. Cornell I.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

The universal verdict, ''The Hop Plaster is the best porous plaster ever made" Only 9 cts. ia23 6d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Persons afflicted with nausea and vomiting in the morning should take Wheat Bitters. ia17 12d2w
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Extra heavy ulsters $4, $5, $6, $7.5O. Children's cloaks at $2. 50, $3, $4. $5. A few ladies' dolmans left which we sell at half price.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Seal Sacques and Do1mans. Great reduction in prices of all fine gar- ments at STEVENS & BROOKS, ja20 St 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

That Husband Of Mine is three times the man he was before he began using Wells Health Remover $1. Drug gists.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Nothing builds up shattered constitions so quickly as Browns Iron Bitters. i19 6d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

PuR dogs as pets have had their day among tEe extremely fashionable, but colds never go out of fssbion, so that it.is always neces- Gary to know thaE Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup is . sure cure for all coughs and colds.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Nottingham Curtains.

Nottingham Curtains.
 Lot No. 1-s yards long, patterns, at 75c pair.
 Lot No. 2-s yards long, 2 patterns. at 95c pair. Lot No. 3-34 yards long, patterns, at $1.25 pair.
 Let No. 4-3a yards long, 8 patterns, at $1.38 pair.
 Lot No. 5-4 yards long, patterns, at | $1 50 pair.
 Lot No. 6-4 yards long, 2 patterns, at $1. .75 pair.
 Lot No. "A yards long, patterns, at $2.OO pair.
 Lot No. 8-4 yards long, 2 patterns, at $2.25 pair.
 Lot No. 9-4 yards long. pattern, at $2 38 pair. l Lot No. 10-4 yards long, patterns, at | $2.5O pair.
 Lot No. 11-4 yards long, 8 patterns, at $2. 75 pair.
 Lot No. 12-34 yards long, patterns, at $3. co pair. Lot No. 13-4 yards long, patterns, at | $3. 3S pair.
 Lot No. 14-4 yards long, 3 patterns, at $3.6 68 pair.
 Lot No. 15-34 yards long, 1 pattern, at | $4.O0 pair.
 Lot No. 16-4 yards long, patterns, at l $4. 50 pair.
 Lot No. 17-4 yards long, 3 patterns, at $4.88 pair. 1 Lot No. 18- yards long, 3 patterns, at SASS pair. | Lot No. 19-4 yards long, patterns, at i $5.50 pair.
 Lot No. 2O-4 yards long, 1 pattern, at | $6.Ss pair. 1 Lot No. 21-4 yards long, 1 pattern, at $7.38 pair. | Lot No. 22-4 yards long, 1 pattern, at $500 8 pair.
 Lot No. 2S-4 yards long, 2 patterns, at $9.OO pair.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Used for dyspepsia, indigestion, weak stomach, liver troubles, jaundice, constipa- ton, &e., Carter's Liver Bitters show im- provement almost from the first dose
 Wholesale by Richardson & Go. all drug gists at retail i24 Cd Ivy
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

City COurt-CrimtnaI side-Judge Shell
 don.
 John J. Saunders, breach of the peace, fine $7, $5.39 costs appealed. Michael Sokeman, breach of the peace, to January 25 Richard Hill, defrauding boarding house keeper, to January %. John Kentz, theft, to January 26. Thomas McCahery, breach of the peace, to January 25.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Lace Lam1breqains.

Full sizes, new and tasty designs, $1.59, $1.9s, $2. .5s, $3.16, $4.e9 and $5. 30 set.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
AHard Uplmporter
 WITH BIG LOT OF Nottingham Curtain Nets,
 Nottingham and Antique Curtains,
 LambrequinS, Etc, Etc., Was interviewed by of our buyers. The result possessed from 900 $5 1000 these goods, about 6e I2 cents the dollar. We will sell them at advance of cent from invoice price.
Curtain Nets.

Curtain Nets. 36-fnches wide at Sc. 42 inches wide at 10 and 124c. 45 inches wide at 16, Is and 200. 50 inches wide at 23, 27, B and 373c. 54 inches wide at 42, 45 and 50c. 50 inches wide at 55, 5S, 624 and 65c. 68 inches wide at 72, v and 85c.
 VestibuIe Laces. If inches wide at 121 and 15c. 16 inches wide at 124, 15, IT and 20c. Is inches wide at 15, 19, 23 and 28c. 20 inches wide at 20, 25 and BOG. 27 inches wide at 25, 28 and 33c.
 Cottage Draperies. Two qualities, 124 and 15c..
 Lace Bed Sets. Full sizes, new and tasty designs, $1.59, $1.9s, $2.58, $3.16, $4.e9 and $5.3o set.
 Lace Lam1brequins. At 25, 29, 3s, 45o up to $l.5o, rising 5c { number.
 Duplex Curtains. That is, two Curtains and Lambrequir combined. We have them in two lengths 34 and yards-and qualities We shall sell them at $2.50, $3.25 and $3.6s a set.
 Antique Curtains. Lot No. 1-4 yards long, q pattern) $3. Lot No. 2-4 yards long, q pattern) $5. Iroh Mo 4 da 1onnn (0 qe7 0S
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

from to 4, MT. Malley promises some fine | playing on the piano. These instruments | will be given away on March list. All are invited to the entertainment this afternoon. | Great rush at Lyons selling out sale; great bargains in every department. j25thsaw
 AtLyons' Selling Out Sale. Remember everything has got to be sold spring, summer. fall and winter goods.
 At Lyons Selling Out Sale. Extra heavy ulsters $4, S, $6, $7.50. Children's cloaks at $2. 50, $3, $4. $5. A few ladies' dolmans left which we sell at half price.
 Used for dyspepsia, indigestion, weak stomach, liver troubles, jaundice, copstipa- ton, &e., Carter's Liver Bitters show inn provement almost from the first dose.
 Wholesale by Richardson & Go. all drug gists at retail. j24 Cd Ivy There is no one article in the line of medi- cines that gives so large a return for the money as good porous strengthening plas- ter, such as Carter's Smart Weed and Bella donna Backache Plastetg.
 Wholesale by Richardson $ Co. all drug gists at retail j24 Sd 1w
 Fur Lined Circulars at extremely low prices to close out balance of stock.
 STEVENS $ BROOKS, 27s Chapel street
 Seal SRcques and Do1mans.
 Great reduction in prices of all fine gar- ments at STEVENS & BROOKS,
 ja20 St 273 Chapel street. Fur robes and horse blankets at cost to close out our stock.
 STEVENS $ BROOKS, 273 Chapel street.
 Caution.
 Drops made by others are being palmed on the public in place of our Capsicum Drops. See that our trade mark and initials are on each drop. B. H. DOUGLASS $ SONS. ja3 I'm
 Use BrummeI's Celebrated Cough props. The genuine have A H B. on each drop. B. H. Douglass Son, B. A. WhitteIsey, 0. s. Leete Co,and Richardson Co.,, wholesale agents. d1s2n Nothing builds up shattered constitions so quickly as Browns Iron Bitters. j19 6d1w Persons afflicted with nausea and vomiting in the morning should take Wheat Bitters. ja17 12d2w
 Let the public be convinced that catarrh is blood poisoning and that 'sWilsonia" is the only invention that will subdue it's ravages, they will not wonder at our guarantee. See advertisement on second page. j23 St The universal verdict, 'sThe Hop Plaster is the best porous plaster ever made" Only 9 cts. ia23 6d1w That Husband Of Mine is three times the man he was before he began using Wells Health Remover. $1. Drug gists.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

That is, two Curtains and Lambrequin combined. We have them in two lengths 34 and yards-and 5 qualities. We shall sell them at $2.50, .25 and $3.6s a set.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25
Duplex Curtains.

At 25, 29, 3s, 45c up to $l.5o, rising 5c number
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-25

Lot No. 1-4 yards long, q pattern) $a. Lot No. 3-4 yards long, c patterns) $7.3
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-09
THOSE WOMEN FOLK.

How HAnrd- Heas ted Men Esiinsate Some
Things " lich they on'i Tnderstnnd.
Anybody who has led a domestic life knows how
common such things as the backache, aud pains in
the chest. are among the women who do The work
Often and perhaps generally the distres.es are
borne without much complaint. The women get
about, and the machinery of the house goes on Be-
yond this, those grained animals whom New
England women call 'the men folas," seldom look
So long theif wives daughters are not actually
in bed, under the doctors care the average thick
skinned husband and father gives the subject no at
drudges-who deserve better fate-creep around,
broom or utensils in hand, up stairs down stairs
and out-of doors, doing that womans work which is
never done. Losses of loved wives and fair girls
tonish those woodenpated husbands and fathers
fall seemingly out of clear sky, and form the log
ical sequel to the story of neglect.
Now yon men who stand at the heads of ten thous-
aud such homes, allow us to drop word in your re
ceptive ears. If these women of yours are worth
having, they are worth saving. That back-ache -
that pain in the chest! What are they but indica-
tions of some org mic trouble of the kidneys the
heart, or the lungs? End it at by the applca-
ton of BENsoN'S CAPGNE POROUS PLASTER
1t will soothe that Distress drive away that
pain, Danish that dull, weary back-ache. give new
strength to the body and fresh pc to the heart
No other plasteIs will do his The Benson's Pas
ter, however, is not made sell but to heal. 1t
is remedy which never yet broke its promise-and
never will.
Your druggist has it. But before paying your 20
cents and pu ting the plaster in your pocket. look
for The word CAPClNE cut in the middle.
Seabury johnson, Pharmaceutical Chemists,
New York. mar7WS&w2wlO
The Portland daily press., 1883-03-09

themselves; their readers are likely to rs-
long to the number of those guilty of the de-
RELIGIONS of which We speak.
How far precept can affect the workings
of innate stupidity or hopeless tastelessness
may be an open question, but the evil
has spread so rapidly that some pro-
test must be made Americans are getting
to be a people without reserves, condi ion
the blighting and awful effects of which we
leave to the imaginative consciousness of the
reader; and nothing tends more to foster
this tendency than the indiscrimate use of
the postal card. In sending business mes
sages to butcher, baker and cande-stick
maker 1t is all very well to use postals, pro-
vided you have nothing to communicate
which may not properly be made public, but
In private correspondence the idea of pub
licity is degeneratlng, and one has no right
to trespass upon his friends good nature by
sending these open epistes.