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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-20
For Sale or To Let.

FENHE story brick house No. 10 or v street near
Il Park, furnished with all the modern conven-
fences Also for sale, if desired, the Carpets and
part Of Furniture in said house. Inquire of JF
RANDALL & CO., 119 Commercial street.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-20
TIL e PR e S s..
THURSDAY MORNING.. DEC. 20.

We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for pubca-
ton but as guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-20

FOR SALE.
For sale.

HOUSE No. D India St., corner Fore, also house
kk No 17S Fore ST., adjoining said house on In
dia with about twelve Thousand fe land q 2OOO),
also one Pew in Second Parish Church. Apply for
terms to WILLIAM WEEKS, on the premises
dec5 dime
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-20
SARAH oRNE JEwErT's STORIES.

MISS Jewett's writings have always been distin-
gmshed by rare power for reproducing delicateIy
ana faithfully the scenes and sayings of New Eng
land life, particularly life in rustic New England
and along Shore" She has caught the very spirit
and essence of her subject and the reader who il
familiar with it all finds himself smiling sympathet-
cally at the quaint language he has known SO WELL
with its grim humor and brief philosophy. In the
new volume, the first story ssThe Mate of the Day.
light lacks substance, but Cap'n Joe and Cap'n
Jabez are drawn to the life. "a New Parishioner,'
is SO good that it could be no better. Hear Miss
Lydia Dunn:
Mother and had lived together SO long that
missed her.-seemed as if couldn't never get used
70 living alone but at last it to me what part
O tne trouble was, and set right to- and from that
DAY 70 this I've given myself three good regular
meals every day. tell you, you must feed folks
kind o. work out of 'em.'
of course he must put into port here for his din
ner, when I've had a busy forenoon!'' she said an
gry and began to change the kettles abe Mt on tha
stove; and she wbisked the tea-kettle over to the
SINK as II she were putting it in Jail for its sins but
conscience : 49,
There, do spudge up little, jonas said Miss
Lyda, moving to and fro about the kitchen as fast
as she could tYou remind me of an old linn call
leo bag that's hung up against the wal-uothinc to
take out OF it and every chance to put in.''
don't know as some folks knows what honesty
Is: yoH might as well blame black and white cat
Ior not being good mouser."
Tom Husband is great fun, "a Little Tray.
eller'' is lovely and pathetic picture and can
Only Son. is especially well done; but eMiss Deb
by s Neighbors' is too natural. We remember
hearing Owens in Scion Single when his "bar'l O.
apple sarse' almost drove us wild. Perfect? Why
OF course it was perfect, but you were frghtfully
bored at times; and SO Miss Debby rims on till you
are actually nervous ind want to beg her to stop.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-20

We have too long neglected to acknowledge the
receipt of some handsome specimens of the Christ
mas cards issued by Messrs. L. Prang & Co. But we
are sure that reader of the PRESS who has looked
for Christmas cards has failed to find and admire
the beautiful ones which this firm has sent out the
present season. More than twenty of the leading
artists Of this country have supplied the designs,
among them Miss Dora Wheeler, Miss Rosina EN-
met, Miss L. B. Humphrey, Miss F. Bridges, Elihu
Vedder, FL. Giacomelli, A. f. TAFT, Thomas Moran
and F. W. Dewing. 1t is matter of national pride
that the superior character Of these productions of
American art and taste is heartily recognized
abroad, and that they compete with the best work
of foreign publishers in the same line quite success
fully. Messrs. l.. Prang & Co. offered no prizes
this year. but they have employed the best talent in
abundance, and the result is equally satisfactory,
perhaps more satisfactory than that of the method
hitherto pursued.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
COurt EOfaa.

Patrick Degnan and Thomas Claneey, both able bodied but lazy men, were charged in the City court yesterday morning with va grancy. Judge Deming suspended judgment in both cases. Clancey, although only twen- ty-three years old, has been in jail two hun dred and forty days during the last year and was only released from prison Saturday. He was taken in charge by Town Agent Key holds, who will give him work on the town farm. Degnan who is a blacksmith's 8 helper, was found asleep in Bush's shop on Water street Sunday night. He promised to go to work and earn living in the future and thus obtained the leniency of the court.
 At Sargent's factory two Italian laborers, Napoleon Ciavlello and Nicollo Civitello, en- gagged in an altercation while talking about some money Oiarlello claimed Civitello owed him. Bad language was used and Civitello struck Ciarlello with an iron casting cutting 8 hole through the cheek and knocking out two teeth. The wound was dressed by Dr. Luby, who testified, when the case was tried in the City court yesterday morning that the cheek was badly lacerated and that one open . ing in the face was liable to remain. Ciarlello was allowed to go while Civitello was fined $20 and costs.
 Another Italian case in the City court yes terdsy morning was that against Joseph Frank and Frank Pritiius, charged with fighting Saturday. The row took place in Union street over a game of ball. Frank was fined ten dollars and Pritifus five dol lars.
 In the City court yesterday morning Patrick Doyles case of breach of the peace was con- tinued until to day in order that Max Foley, with whom he was fighting at an early hour yesterday morning at the corner of Congress avenue and Commerce street, might be arrested. Subsequently Foley was caught and locked up.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
Heavy Blow.

Canal Barges Cut Adrift on the Sound.
 The tugboat Thurber, belonging to the New England Transportation company of New Haven, left Ssybrook Saturday night for New York with a tow of thirteen light canal barges and one loaded with feldspar, which she had been taking up from New Lon don to Saybrook. The wind was blowing very fresh from the southwest, and when of westport the tug with the tow anchored under the lee of Duck Island. The wind becoming fresher and the coal being about sused up, the Thurber cut loose from 8 number of the boats and started for Saybrook with the remainder about a. m. Sunday. She reached that place in safety with four of the empty boxes" as they are termed. She was then furnished with coal by the Hartford Transportation company and went in search of the lost boats. Yes terday morning two more were brought in to Saybrook. The beach at Westport is of a smooth sandy nature and as the barges went on at low water there are hopes of saving them. Fortunately no lives were lost. Four of the barges belonged to the Reading Coal and Iron company, of Philadelphia.
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Personal.

1 MT. Robert l.. Bradley, of Wooster street, painter by trade and very estimable man, is in feeble health and it is feared he will | never be any better. He is but 45 years o age and has large family. Henry M. Farnham has taken the position on the Hartford Times made vacant by the ] withdrawal of Tracey Greaves. Captain Hammond, New London, of last years Harvard University crew, is soon to leave for California to engage in grape cul- ture.
 Rev. E. M Jerome, of Fair Haven, preach ed in the Baptist church, Branford, Sunday morning.
 Judge Studley. of this city, will officiate at the institution of lodge of Knights of Hon. r in Branford this evening at Gaylord'a Opera House. Others from this city will at tend.
 John King, son of Patrick King of 92 Pine street, Fair Haven. who was severely burned while lighting naptha lamps recently, is re covering from the effects He is member l of the High school. Dr. Roberts attended him.
 Mir. William H. Weeks, one of the instruc-
  deaf mute and prominent gentleman at all the deaf mute gatherings, celebrates his sil- yer wedding this week Saturday. Mir. and Mrs Weeks have issued cards for a reception at their home on Atwood street, Hartford. Mir John D. Candee, of Pratt & Candee, and Miss Oracle V. Billings, all of Hartford, will be married at the South Congregational church in that city next Wednesday morning at II o'clock.
 Senator PIunkett goes to Washington to- morrow.
 prostration at the United States Hotel, Hart ford.
 MT. Ellery Chapman, of Hartford, who died on Saturday at the residence of MT. F. s. Brown in that city, was formerly connect ed with the fire department of this city. but for several years has worked in Meriden.
 Dr. Bullock has arrived at Denver and ex- poets to be home in 8 few days. The hunt on the prairies was great success. Buffa- loes, elk, deer and wolves were killed in great quantities, and there were plenty of hunting adventures and splendid time generally.
 Lawyer s. F. Jones, of Hartford, delivers his lecture on Mornonism in the Town Hall. Bristol, next Tuesday evening, as the guest of Thompson lodge, G. A. R.
 Whittier, the poet, recalled recently to a reporter some of his early experiences, in- ciuding his editorship for two years of the Hartford Review.
 Bennett Humaston, brother of Caleb and Morris Humsston of Thomaston, died of ty- phoid fever at Pontiac, H., this week.
 Edward s. Chittenden, formerly one of Waterbury's best known citizens. but who. has been living in New York for some time,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20

and who is building block of flats on South Main street, Waterbury, is soon to return there permanently to reside in one of his new flats. He is about s3 years old.
 MT. George Bartram, of Stratford, has ac. eepted an offer from the Boston Blackboard company of New Haven, to act as their trav- cling agent.
 MT. Merritt Ford. an old and highly es- teemed Milford citizen, who was so unfor- tunate as to lose his eyesight Q number of months ago. is dangerously i'll at his home.
 John s. Jones, editor of the Westporter, bought season ticket for his wife at the G. A. B. fair at Bridgeport. The ticket drew 8 twenty dollar gold piece. He couldn't be- lieve it. It never did so before. He repaired to Bridgeport on the lightning express, called at the captains office and got his twenty dol lar gold piece. Jones came home sober Bridgeport Standard.
 Edmund Day, Senator-elect of thesSeventh district, gave dinner to a few friends at George Smiths, in Milford, Saturday after noon. Among those present were William M. Merwin, John 0. Connors, Judge William B. Stoddard, Charles H. Trowbridge, James T. Higby and P. P. Avery.
 Nathan s. Gardiner, one of the best known residents of New London, died Saturday morning.
 Mrs. Laura A. Chapman, widow of the late Giles D. Chapman. of Norwich, died sudden ly at the residence of Lewis Dart in New London early Saturday morning, She called at MT. Darts house Thursday and appeared to be in good health. After she had been there a short while she was taken suddenly ill Physicians were immediately summoned, | but they could afford no relief. Mrs. A. M Norcross, while hanging oui 1 clothes at Norwich Town recently, slipped and fell upon barbed wire fence, and hel face was badly wounded. At first it was thought that her eyes was seriously injured but her physician now believes that her sight has not been impaired
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
Missionary Effort

In the Land of the Crescent-Turkey and
 the Turks.
 The young peoples meeting on Sunday evening at the North church chapel on Tem- pie street was missionary meeting of the ''Mission Circle" The mission field of Fur key was the topic of the evening, and proved g most interesting subject. There was time only for the reading of one letter from mis- sionaries in that country, which was read by Miss Hawes. It was very we'll and clearly read, giving most interesting and graphic account of modes of instruction in three diff ferent languages. Sacred familiar songs, as wsll as Scripture verses, were taught orally aud from books The remaining part of the hour was taken up by Mir. Walker of the Theological seminary. Born in Turkey, the son of a missionary, the history of missions in that region of country from the first ex- pIoring mission tour of Messrs. Dwight and Smith to the present day was gone over very clearly. The Armenian, Nestorian and Marc nite Christians. he said, had become so cor rupt and degenerate as to need more even than the Mohammedans the knowledge of true religion. So offensive to the followers of Mahomet is the name of Christian that true Christianity has first to be vindicated and made known before they will listen to it's teaching. The three so called Christian churches some time before the seventh cen tury were bishoprics of the Roman church. Their worship is a corrupt form of the Ro- man Catholic religion. The use of images and pictures is offensive to the Mohamme- dams. Death is the penalty with them for becoming Christian. The Armenians Is the most ancient and numerous sect and govern ed, as are the Nestor1ans and Maronites, by patriarch or bishop. They, the Armenians, too have the best education, and hold gov ernment offices and do the banking and f. nancial business for the whole nation. They live in the level, cultivated region, while the other sacts have their homes in the noun tains. The latter are rough, rufianly and warlike and missions among them are not self-supporting As the Armenian missions are. The time was too short for the inter astine services.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
The Grand List.

The grand list amounts for the past year to $4s, ,366, 503. The total amount to be col Iected on this list, as figured out yesterday morning by Mir. Anthony, is $944. 155. 29, di- vided as follows: City, $527, 775 91; town, $271, ,4S6 64; Westville, $2, 858 49. Third Ward Republican Primary-NomI-
 nation of the Ward Ticket.
 The Third ward Republican primary was held last evening at the store corner of Ward street and Congress avenue, D. R. Adams chairman, George R. Bell secretary. Dele gates were elected as follows
 Town convention-George R. Bell, Julius G. Beach.
 City convention-Samuel W. Chandler, John W. Lowe.
 Nominations for candidates for ward off cers were made as follows:
 AldermSn-D. c. Wiuans.
 Considerations R. Ackrill, jr., Samuel W. Chandler, John w. Lowe.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
Funeral of ThomaaT. Bright.

The funeral of Mir. Thomas T. Bright took place yesterday afternoon at half past two street. Rev. Dr. Spencer of Christ church oficiated very impressivey. There were ele- gant floral tributes, among which was key stone from the Royal Arch Masons. There was large attendance of sorrowing friends The remains lay in 8 beautiful casket with costly trimmings. Mir. Crawford, the under. taker, of Fair Haven, had charge of the fun eral The bearers were Messrs. Frank c. Bushnell, Lewis D. Ohidsey. Seth Crutten- den, Frederick Waldron, 0. T. Maltby, Geo. Ashdown, A E. PIatt and s. A. Hull The interment was in Everareen cemeterY.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
STATE or CONNECTICUT, ss
 NEW HAVEN COUNTY. 90
C1TY OF NEW HAVEN,

[
 18th day of November. A. D. 1888.
 To the Honorable City court of New Ha. ven, holden within and for the city of and town of Mew Haven in New Haven county, comes Julius O. Gable, city attorney of the city of New Haven, and on his oath of office complaint and information makes that on or about the 9th day of November, A. D. 1883, at said city and town of New Haven, Peter Sheridan of said city and town of New Haven, with force and arms, he being the bailer of certain goods and chattels, to wit, one one dollar United States treasury note issued by the Treasury department of the United States government for the payment of one dollar, and two fifty cent silver pieces, one ten cent silver piece, one five cent nickel piece and one copper cent piece, coins of the United States, issued by the Treasury depart ment of the United States government, the property of William Herbert, then temporalr- ly residing in said city of New Haven. did then and there wilfully purloin, secrete and unlawfully appropriate the same to his own use, against the peace of the State, of evil example and contrary to the statute in such case made and provided. Wherefore the said city attorney prays process and that the said Peter Sheridan may be arrested, held to answer this complaint and be thereupon dealt with according to law.
 Dated at New Haven the day and year first aforesaid. JULIUS c. CABLE,
 City Attorney.
 Then follows the order for arrest signed by James Bishop, clerk of the court.
 About 7:25 MT. Sheridan appeared at po- lice headquarters with Patrick McKenna, who gave bonds for Sheridan's appearance before the City court in the sum of $75.
 The accused bore 8 careworn expression, and those in the police office could but ex press sympathy for him after he left the of fee. The matter will be brought before the court this morning, but the cass will prob ably be adjourned to some future time.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Tuesday, November 20. 1883.
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs TO-DA y

American Cough Drops-At Druggists'. Best Creamery Butter-George W H. Hughes. Goal and Wood-A. W. Howell Co. Change of Time-N. Y, N. H. X H. R. R. Tor Rent-Tenement- Clark Street. For Rent-House and Barn-F. 8. Andrew Co. For Rent-Rooms- 36 Broad Street. Holiday Goods-G. J. Moffatt.
 Manicurs-Mrs. Daniels.
 Now Open-N. H. Roller Skating Rinf. Only womans Heart-Grand Opera House. Shirts-Bolton Nicely.
 Turks Island Salt-J D. Dewen & Co. Wsnted-Nurse Girl-364 Whalley Avenue Wanted-Woman-PO O. Box ,223. Wanted-Cook-65 Elm Street. wanted-Girl-l66k Wooster Street. Wanted-Young Man-C. M. W. Wanted-Situatton-7 Congress Avenue. wantsd-Sitdation-4 Carlisle Street. Wanted-Situatien-7 William Street. Wanted-Situation-1 George Street. Wanted-S -Situation-139 Putnam Street. Wanted-Situation-8 Wall Street Wanted-Situation-46 Tyler Street. Wauted-Situation-8 Kimberly Avenue. Window Ehades-194 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
Deeds forOvater Grounds,

Yesterday morning the shell fisheries com mission issued deeds for 4S acres in West port to Alvah B. Tuttle, and for 50 acres in -Westport to Alfred D. Corson. The follow ing additional applications for grounds have been received: c. H. & J. H. Webb, 10 acres 5n Stamford Benjamin R. WiImot. 50 in Greenwich, Charles Westcott 20 i.1 Green Sgich; Tours & Losen, 50 in Darien; J. & e. II. Smith, 2L8 in East Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
A Severe Fall.

Rev. Dr. Thompson, of the Hartford The oIogicaI seminary, slipped and fell on slight glaze of ice on the sidewalk the other even ing, while returning home from church ser vice, and received severe shock, besides be ing badly bruised. He'was trying to cross in advance of a train at the time, but missed his foot and fell Dr. Thompson is 78 years old and WAS in great danger from the fall
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
Congressman PheIps' Son IDjured.

James Phelps, son of ex-Congressman Phelps, was badly injured in Essex Saturday night by being thrown from his carriage in turning street corner. His face, particu- iarly about the forehead, was badly cut and bruised. He was unconscious for a long time, but was somewhat better yesterday morning
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
wilk,nson Forfeits IIis Rall.

In the Hartford Police court yesterday morning the name of W. H. Wilkinson, of New Britain, accused of making criminal assault upon the person of a little girl, was called. Wilkinson was not present and his bail bond of $500 was declared forfeited. It is understood that he has left the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
The Charges Against Paddy Ryar

Yesterday afternoon the preliminary hear ing on the charges against Paddy Ryan. ac cused of complicity in recent postefice burglaries in the western part of the State, was adjourned by United States Commission CT Marvin until December 8, the same bond of $2. GOO being continued. Ryan was not brought down from the jail, the continuance being granted by agreement between counsel for the government and the accused.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
Additions to County Court House.

The representatives of the various town. ju New Haven county will meet in the Supe- rior court at 10 o'clock this morning to take action on the increased expense of building the addition to the county court house. If &he representatives agree that the small addi- tional expense shall be made, the contracts will be awarded at once and the work will SaP0aaad
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
City COurt-CrimtnaI SIde-Judgs Stud

OUWEI-CALuLEMHIS SIue~O SGuO@
 ley.
 November 19-Charles Logan and Bernard Reilley, breach of the peace, to November 20 Michael McGarry. same, $7 fine, $6 Is costs Terry Wolf, theft, $3 1ine, $618 costs Esther Rourke, breach of the peace against Ann Richards, judgment suspended Mary Degnan, theft, to November 20. James F. Kelly, neglecting family, judgment sus- pended. Mary Kaglemeyer, breach of the peace against Amelia Hoffmeister, discharged. Napoleon Ciarlello, same, judg- ment suspended. Nieollo CiyitelIo, same, $20 fine. SIS 76 costs. Patrick Degnan, va grancy. judgment suspended John O'Cen- nor, breach of the peace $15 fine. SC 97 costs. Michael Egan, same, $1O fine, $6 Is costs. Joseph Frank, same. $10 fine. $3.09 costs Frank Pritifus, same, $5 fine, $3.O costs, Patrick Doyle, same. against Max Foley, to November 2O
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
Attempted Suicide.

About o'clock yesterday morning Frank Ross attempted suicide at Steamboat dock by cutting his throat with jack knife. He was suffering at the tims with the first stages of delirium tremens Officers McAyoy and Coleman took him to the Grand street police office, whereDr. Luby dressed his wounds He gave his age as 28, and said he belonged in New York. He was quiet after being taken in charge by the officers and showed no disposition to renew the attempt upon his life. Yesterday morning he was brought before the City court. Upon having the circumstances explained to him, Judge Dem ing thought that Ross had better be taken to the almshouse until he recovered from his wounds and the tremens. The prisoner was committed accordinplv
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
Donation Day at St. FrancIs' Orphan
 Asylum.

The undersigned committee in behalf of the St. Francis Orphan Asylum, respectfully announce that they will call upon the citizens of New Haven, Thursday. November 22, to receive their donations for the orphans in said asylum. Thankful for the many favors and generous contributions received in the past they earnestly hope for similar liberality
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20

Ths American Cough Drops" were known in Say brook Conn.,. far back as 1830 Rev. Samuel Gris- wold of that place. always used it and recommended highly It has been in general use snce Sold by druggists. Price 35 cents bottle
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-20
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERvICR.
 WASHINGTON, D. 0 Nov. 20-1 A. N. ) For New England warmer air weather during the Tayrollowed by light rains during the night onWed nesday morning, southerly to westerly winds, sta tionary falling barometer. For Middle States warmer fair weather during the day. followed by local rains, during the night winds mostly from east to south, stationary or lower ba- rometer.