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Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
Board of COunc1lmen.

I The Two Boards Hang Fire on the Court ] Street ApproPrtattOn--Other Matters. A special meeting of the Board of Council ! men was held last evening, President Spreyer l in the chair, there being nineteen members of the Board in their places. After calling the roll and reading of the minutes by the clerk, the estimates were taken up, and it was stated that there was 8 disagreeing vote on ment, the Board of Aldermen having changed the amount of the appropriation from S4, 900 to $4,O15.
 motion was made that the Council recon. sider their former action and concur with the Board of Aldermen in appropriating $4,O15. Councilman Graves moved as an amend msnt to net concur, and the amendment was lost.
 The original motion to concur with the Board of Aldermen WAS then taken up and discussed.
 Councilman Uliman read letter from MT. Sargent, of the Board of Public Works, writ ten last September, in which it was stated that if the pavement was laid it would be laid by foreign company and if it should be opened for repairs it could not be replaced in proper manner, but the street would be, in fact, spoiled.
 Councilman Graves said that if the city was sued there was money enough appropri- ated in the contingent expenses to pay any claim against the city, yet if the city was sued the case would not be decided within one year, at least.
 Councilman Wheeler said if the contract for the Court street pavement was a legal one it would have to be paid for, whether laid or not, and he urged that it would be better to concur with the Board of Aldermen and go home.
 Councilman Gallagher said that while this matter was in the courts, yet it seemed to him absurd for the Board of Councilmen to go back on their previous record. It had been voted to agree with the committee of conference and it was absurd to throw the responsibility upon this council after the Board of Aldermen had refused to abide by the decision of the committee of conference.
 Councilman Munson thought that as long as the Board of Public Works had decided upon this pavement and their rscommenda- ton had been approved by the Court of Con- mon Council, there should be no hesitancy about approving the appropriation.
 A vote to concur with the Board of Alder men was then taken by rising vote, there being in favor and 10 against.
 =On motion of Councilman Gallagher 1t was voted that the recommendations of the Board of Finance in regard to appropriate ons be adopted, except the item in regard to Court street pavement, and as amended was adopted An eleven mill tax was then or dered laid and the Board adjournd.
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Court Noaea.

Jane Carrigan, an old and hungry looking woman, wes arrested just after 12 o'clock yesterday for stealing 8 six-pound chicken from John Dillon's store, at the corner of Vernon street and Congress avenue, by Off, cer Collett. The poor old thing was locked up, but was later released at the request of MT. Dillon, who gave her the chicken.
 c. A. Moeller, of Grown street, was not the bondsman for John Wernsman and the occupants of the Derby House at the time of the Saturday night raid. MT. Wernsman furnished his own bond, secured by real es- tate on Meadow street upon which MT. MoeIler holds 8 mortgage.
 Another complaint was made by T. E. Doo- little yesterday, against Eli Whitney, for not having his walk cleared of snow. The com- plaint was made at 9:15 and at 10 o'clock a police officer reported the walk cleaned of. Complaint was also made of the High school walks.
 The City court room was filled up with cu- rious men about town yesterday morning to hear the trials of the cases against Margaret Johnson, Annie o'Bienniss and John Werns- man for keeping houses of ill fame. With the defendants appeared a small army of f1ashiIy dressed women and band of men of the stamp one would expect to find in the lower quarters of large city. The women and their male companions waited in the court room hall till their cases were disposed of. Attorney Charles R. Whedon appeared as counsel for the entire party, and all the cases were ad- iourned for the accumulation of evidence to the dates indicated by the City court docket.
 The case of R. M. Hooker, for violating order of the Board of Health, came ap in the City court yesterday morning by adjourn msnt This case concerns the tenement house on lower State street where three child ren died from defective sewerage last fall. The house is owned by Middletown parties and Mir Hooker is agent for 1t. He was no- tified by the Board of Health, and being ont of town, a warrant was issued for his arrest which lay around for a week or so before it was served. The case was continued until Dec. 31.
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CREDITED.


 By amounts received from orders of con-
 troller's fer the year ending Nov. 30, -  Received from sales to officers ard others. S 32 The special appropriation for grading the Mantle camp ground was $2.50O of which $2,479,43 was ex- pended leaving balance of $20,o7 The special ap- propriation the erection of houses was $6s 000 all of which was expended.
 From the above report it will be seen that the expenses of the National Guard for the year were $7, 642.O4, for the camp ground at Niantic $7,291.21, and for transportation $4, 90924. There are stored in the arsenal 211 wall tents, 658 'tA" tents, 199 camp ta' bles, 183 Peabody rifles, 45-calibre, 329 Springfield muskets, 45-calibre, and 6o7 of same make, 5o-calibre, and g field guns and hoHitzera.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
Funeral Ceremony.

The funeral of Ezra D. PIatts occurred yesterday from his late residence on Clark street. Rev. 0. H. Buck conducted the ceremony. The funeral was conducted by the members of Rathbone lodge No. 1, K. of F., of which the deceased was member The bearers were Chancellor Commander N. H. Harrison, Past Chancellor J. W. CowIes, R. E. Goodrich, w. E. Gould, J. H. Jones and E. F. Durand. and of the members F. J. King and Julius Schneider The interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
Extensively Cnned.

l.. Fl. Johnson, the proprietor of the black smith shop on Broadway, was very pleasantly surprised yesterday on returning to his work from dinner, by being presented with fine gold-headed ebony cane by his employees. Walter Baxter made few remarks in pre- senting the cane, purchased at SiIverthau's, and MT. Johnson responded briefly in a neat speech of thanks. The cane is handsomely chased, and is marked Christmas, 1885, and Presented to l.. H. Johnson by his emyloyes." The donorsiare: Walter Baxter, Alex. Johnson, George H. Allen, Michael Tighe, Michael Roach, James Wilson, John Tracy, Michael Dodge, Joseph Harrison, Thomas Beesley. Mr. Johngon was presented with fine hickory stick by A. D. Johnson last Saturday.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
A Slight Excitement.

As Dr. W. D. Anderson was driving in his sleigh up Chapel street yesterday afternoon at o'clock, the sleigh tipped over owing to a snow ridge, in front of MT. T. c. Lewis store. The horse, a fine, mettlesome animal, finding there was something wrong was just starting for 8 2:5O gait, when Detective Reilly handsomely seized the bits, and suc- cessfully held the prancing animal. Dr. An derson soon had the sleigh robes. medicine chests, and other paraphernalia and himself back into the sleigh again, and the excite ment, which was collecting many people, was
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25

The eighth semi-annual meeting of the Connecticut council of education will be held at Batterson's block, Hartford, on Friday, December 2s. The report of the committee appointed at the last meeting to consider the question, "How can our Country Schools be Improved2" will be submitted. The commit tee consists of Messrs. s. T. Dutton of New Haven, M. A. Warren, Rev. James Stodderd, J. A. Graves of Hartford and Henry E. Saw yer of New Britain
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College Street Church,

There has been some discussion of the sub- ject of calling new pastor for College Street church by the people of that church, and Rev. W. W. McLane, D. D., of Steubenville, Ohio, is among the men most favorably men, toned for the honor. He has been here for the past three months, and has preached for the church very aceeptably.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
Rxcaer,a Chrtstnaa.

This has really been one of Ryder's great est Christmas confectionery occasions Thousands of pounds of mixed candy have been sold at Is cents par pound, and this sale will continue until New Years. The store will be open to-day and great bargains may be expected. During the remainder of the week after to day fancy candies and candied fruits will be sold at astonishingly low prices.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
ExcTtfue Runawav.

The horse of Capt. B. A. Gessuer of Apoth- ecaries' Hall took fright and ran away yes terday afternoon, throwing the driver, Drug gist Wm. L. Everit, jr., into snow bank. It started on Elm, near Church, and was stopped near the corner of Church and Chap ell streets. after having taken look at the Christmas crowds in front of SnoW's and run back again. Officer Cowles, after a second effort, seized the pantipg steed and delivered it over to Mir. Eyerit.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
GOOH Lnck,

Henry Leyerzaph, journeyman barber working for Joseph G. Lopez, at 31 Broad way, is reported to have come into possession of $87, GOO by the death of relative in Ger many. Mir. Lopez, having sold his barber shop, will accompany Leyerzaph to Germany. The two children of the late William Leyer- zaph, the only brother of Henry, are to re- ceive S42, 800 from the same estate.
 Henry Pensabene, another Broadway bar Der, receives $7, 900, which his wife inherits from her mother in Italy. He has sold out his business in conseuuence,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
I'd Jal vVtth . spratned Anlle.

A man named Olero Morteusen, a Swede, is in jail in this city and has sprained ankle. He is farm laborer, and having committed number of robberies in Woodbridge, hid himself in W. F. Morgan's barn. When of- hcers got to the barn he jumped from win dow and hence the injury. He is bound over On charges of recent burglaries at the houses of Lewis Russell, W. F. Morgan and Luke Clarke. Morseuson is twenty-one years old,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
The Riun,s Fair.

The Blues have concluded to give fair at the new armory from December 29 to January 5. There will be voting for cane for the most popular politician, epaulets for first Sergeant, besieds various articles to be disposed of by chance. The Fechter family of Swiss bell ringers will give an entertain ment Monday and Thursday evenings. and the bicycle club will probably give exhibi- tinna
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EocfRI OccasHOFla

Sassaeus Encampment No. 1, Uniformed Patriarchs, I. o. O. F., give a promenade concert and entertainment at the old Union armory on Tuesday, January 1st, from to F p. m., music by Thomas orchestra, Prof. Beecher prompter, and refreshments free From to there will be intermission for 8 grand promenade.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
APleasant Tribute.

Ex-Councilman Levi HadIock and wife were the recipients of very fine tilting ice pitcher and goblets from their son George for Christmas tokens. The gifts were pur. chased of Mir. George L. Streeter, the popu- lar Chapel street jeweller. They were of the noted Rogers, Smith & Co.'s make.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
Chr1stzaas Present.

MT. Wilson Waddingham, the millionaire, telegraphed from San Francisco yesterday to Mr Scott, who has charge of the building of Mr. WIS paIatial house in West Haven, to make each of the men employed on the house some 25 in number-a present of $5 each. The order was carried out yesterday.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25

Coon KvEsTGENT.-One of our promi- nent business men said to us the other day: sIn the spring my wife got all run down and could not eat anything: passing your store saw pile of Hoods Sarsaparilla in the win- dow, and got bottle. After she had taken it 8 week she had rousing appetite. and did her everything. She took three bottles, and it was the best three dollars ever invested" 0. I. Hood < Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
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Personal.

EeESOnaA
 Mrs. Mary Cox, aged T years, died at the Hospital Sunday night of Bright's disease.
 MT. Charles Osborn, of Boston, in the office of the Woonsocket Rubber Company, is in the city for a visit.
 Mir. Lawrence McKeon, of the Indianapo. lis Base Ball club, is staying in New Haven through the winter.
 Mir. Frank Soushworth, of the Thecker Towering Mill in Philadelphia, is in town for a short visit
 Mir. Leman Oatman, of Hartford, is critic ally i'll.
 Melvin D. Pratt, of the firm of Pratt & Candee, Hartford, died Sunday night oi rheumatism of the heart
 The annual meeting of the New England Travellers association will be held at Boston on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Mr. Frank Cowles, of Hartford, will represent the Connecticut association at the meeting. Chrtstmas at the Churches.
 The customary fine music for Christmas day will be rendered in the Episcopal and Catholic churches. The Swedish Lutherans Christmas festi. val for the children this evening at the Swedish church on Humphrey street will be we'll attended. All Swedish children are in. vited to attend. There will be two large evergreen trees laden with Christmas gifts. Rev. Mr. Holmes, the pastor, will speak in Swedish and Rev. Mr. Landell, ot New Britain, in English. The Sunday school of the St. John street M. E. church have their annual Christmas en- tertainment to morrow evening and the East Pearl street NJ. E. Sunday school, Fail Haven, have theirs the same evening. also the Sunday school of the West Haven Con gregational church the same evening.
 Christ church, at West Haven, will give its Christmas entertainment on Friday after noon, Holy Innocents' day, at o'clock.
 The Church of the Ascension Sunday school held it's Christmas entertainment Ias night.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
Tha While EIenhnnt.

Barnum's white elephant is nina feet six inches in height, young, sound and healthy. The animal is now on shipboard, and is ex- pected to arrive here early in June.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
snchaav rlattara.

On Thursday evening of this week the annual election of officers of Hiram Lodge F. and A. M. occurs. Business of impor- tanc to every member will be considered and it is expected that there will be large at tendance.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
The POst-oGice ToDav,

To day, "Christmas" the Postofice, also the branch office st Fair Haven will be closed at 12 o'clock noon, at which hour all afternoon mails will close except that at Il o'clock Carriers will make one morn ing delivery. The vestibule will remain open all day as usual
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
First Church, Fair Haven.

The Christmas festival of the Sunday school of the First church, Fair Haven, will be tomorrow evening, December 26th, at 7 oBn
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
Accident on the Consolidated.

The freight train which left the city about two o'clock yesterday morning for New York met with an accident about three or four miles east of Milford. Snow lay deep on the track, and drifts were piled up, making prog ress difficult. The engineer, z. s. Ross, the fireman, Charles s. Allen, and conductor, James Searles, were in the engine. The en- zine carried about 10 pounds of steam, not as much as is often used. Suddenly the big furnace door opened, and smoke, fire and steam poured out. The occupants of the en- zine, badly burned and scalded, jumped into the snow. After the train had proceeded 8 short distance, it stopped. The accident was discovered by the train hands, and search for the missing was instituted. They were found in the snow. Conductor Searles was hurt most badly, he having several teeth knocked out and being badly scalded. They were cared for at Milford. The cause of the acci- dent was the blowing out of fue. The fire was immediately put out. The engine was pulled to New Haven by another engine yes- terday. The men say it was the toughest night for years. Trains On the road were not delayed at all scarcely by the accident.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25
The Throngs of Christmns Buyers.

The dubious weather of yesterday fore noon made the prospect of great Christmas sales by the merchants rather dubious but between 10 and 12 there was 8 fine business done. In the afternoon after the weather became somewhat improved and until late in the evening the Christmas sales were large not as large as a clear, bright day would have ensured, but very satisfactory. The merchants generally speak of their Christ mas sales as large, but not equal in amount to last years, owing to the frequent streaks of unpleasant weather. A few of them say their sales exceeded their last years. Until ten o'clock last evening the stores were thronged despite the uncertain weather. The horse cars did heavy business
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Christ Church Sunday School Chris,
 Festival.

Christ church Sunday school has it's grand Christmas festival on Thursday evening at o'clock. Printed programmes have been issued for the occasion, giving the order of exercises as follows: Processional, with sing ing of hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory Psalter, psalm xiv; Gloria in Excel sis, Lesson, Benedic Anima Mea, creeds and collects. Hymn 218. S. s. Hymnsl, or IS church Hymnal. Report of Superintendent A. M. Ensign. Hymn 387 s. s. Rymnal, or 485 church Hymnal Address by rector Rev. Dr. Spencer. Hymn 223 s. s. Hymnal Prayer and blessing. Hymn 488 s. s. Hymnal, 1st and 3rd verses. Presentation of gifts. Hymn 488 s. s. Hymnal. 4th and Eth verses
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25

The latest novelty in bOnnets has crown of alligator skin. If in wearing them the ladies take cold, we say to them confident ial- colds than pr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
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THOS. MATHEWS.

''Allcock's" is the only genuine Porous. Plaster; all other so called Porous Plasters are limitations. de24 3teod 1tw
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WEATHER RECORD.
INpIoATToNs FOB TO-DAY.

INDI0ATIoNs FOB TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFIoE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WASHINGTON. D. U Dec 25-1 A. M. For New England, slightly generally fair weather, variable winds, higher barometer. For the Middle Atlantic States, slightly cooler partly cloudy weather, light local rains and snow and variable winds falling followed by rising barom eteT.
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Letter rom Vvell-knOwn New YerF
 AucafOneers
116 & 11s EAST 14th srhEET.
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116 & 11S EAST 14th STREET.
 NEW YORK, May 18th, 1883. have been troubled with an Irritation of the Throat and Cough for some time. am also martyr to Dyspepsia By the advice of a very learned physician applied two ALLoooK's PoRoUs PLAsrERs to my chest and one on the pit of my stomach. In three days my Cough was cured and my Throat was we'll I have now worn the Plasters two weeks, and my appetite and digestion have much improved. I am confident that in another week my Dyspepsia will be entirely removed. I have never used so pleasant and agreeable remedy in my life.
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he standeth take heed lest he fall" and go to Mallett's hardware store and buy pair of ice ereepers for 10 or 25 cents.
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o.r...4earman1a .au.

The annual ball of Union lodge No. 32, K. Of F., occurred last evening in Germania Hall. About fifty couples were present. The music was by Nesbett's orchestra and prompting by Professor FIaherty. Supper was served in the hall by Barkentin during intermission. The floor manager was Arthur Ryerson and the committee R. J. Davidson, D. Latham, A. B. Charles, L. J. Aubrey. The reception committee was T. J. How arth, J. W. s. Peck. O. Gerard, F. DeBussy, Robert Bonner, NJ. Lamb. The committee of arrangements was A. B. Charles, Fl. c. Groomes, R. J. Davidson, T. Nelson and J. Wagner,
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The Court Record.

City Court-CrImfnaI Sfde-Judse Stud
 ley.
 Dec. 24.-Michael Luby, resisting officer, $20 Zine, E$5.39 costs. Roger Higgins, breach of the Epeace against John Delany, John Delany, same against Roger Higgins, $5 fine, $6.1S costs each. John Ennis, same, $5 fine, $5.39 costs. Agnes Park, vagrancy, ,$5 39 costs, sixty days in jail. R. M. Hooker, violation ordinance Board of Health, to Dec. 31. CarelH Angelo, carrying conce aled weapon, to December 2s.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25

WThe druggists are pretty good authority on the merits of any remady. They know when thing gives satisfaction to those who use it. E. M. Thomp- son Co.,, Of New Britain, Conn.,, have sold 'Ameri- can Cough Drops" fer several years and ssy their customers speak of it in the highest terms. All druggiAts have it. Price 3s cents bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-25

Mir. J. Seiber Akron, Ohio, writes :" think there is no medicine like Dr. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial. It has done me a world of good" 6d1w.
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The State Militia.

The Quartermaster Generals Annual Re-
 pert.
 The following is from the financial state ment of the annual report of Quartermaster General McManus, giving figures of interest to the Connecticut National Guard:
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Entertainments.


 This afternoon and evening Miss Pauline Markham will appear in the ''Two Or phans" at Peck's Grand Opera House. The play and actress are well known and the company is good one.
 THE SKATING RINK.
 Grand holiday attractions are announced at the roller skating rink this afternoon and evening. Wilmot & Sewell give their unri- vailed exhibitions.
 THE AMERICAN,
 Another fine company holds the boards at the American Theater this week. and the audience that was gathered there last even ing went away delighted with the entertain ment. The fun is continuous and hearty. There will be grand family matinee this afternoon, and ladies and children can be sure of courteous treatment and refined en- tertainment at the American.
 MAUD GRANGER.
 At OarlI's Opera House last evening before a small audience the first presentation of ''Her Second Love" was made. The play is an emotional drama and Is of surpassing in- terest. It held the undivided attention of the audience throughout. It is full of incl dent and is a dramatic success. Miss Gran ger as Olga Michlovena," young Russian girl of the middle classes, gave a finished and praiseworthy performance Her especial forte seems to be in expressing the high emo- tiOns. and she often rose to the height of pas- sion. The company gave good satisfaction and handledn the play well. It was fine performance. A matinee will bs given at 2:30 o'clock, and the play will be repeated this evening
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Christmas Dsy. We will be open on Christmas day until noon. MoNsoN 6 SoN, 274 Chapel street.
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Tuesday, December 26, 1883

NEW ADVERTISEMEN1s TO-DAY.
 Attorney-W P Niles BUtter-George W. H. Hughes. Oompliments-Norto Co. pr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Druggists. For Sale-Sleighs-G. K Whiting. Meeting-NeR Haven Gas light Go. Open To-day-Mors sor Son. Foultry-D. M. WGich & Son. Photographs-At Guyer's. Rufhipg New Haven Runas Go. Tarra-ts Seltzer Aperient-At Druggsts'. 1
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scarfs, one in box, at B. J. STONES.
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Kid gloves at B. J. SToNE's.
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Hosiery and gloves at B. J. STONES.
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Silver headed canes at B. J. SroNE's.
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Silk umbrellas at B. J. STONES.