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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1883-01-19

TRAGIC GAME OF PoKER.-I remember one
lime when we were on our way to New Orleans
on Mississippi River Steamboat Bill and set
up game in the main saloon. The play used
to be Kept up pretty much all day, and sometimes
we would win or lose several thousand dollars
In day The game was at its briskest in the
evening. after dinner when most of the boys
were more or less'full of wine, and were some
times very heavy. Well, one night we were
just going to sit down TO the table. the lamps
were lighted. and two new decks Of Icards were
broken, when little fellow with big mousta ache.
who sail he was Kentuckian. asked to Join
the game, as he wanted to learn it. He showed
a big roll of money, and we assented thinking
we had caught regular sucker. We hadn't
been playing half an hour when Bill on the
stranger 8 deal, got four kings pat and started
OH by raising the pot SlO0, the ante being $50.
Inc pool mounted up to over $1,000,
beforesthe draw, and, much to his surprise,
Bill simply called the first bet of $500, and the
hands were then shown. The stranger had
scarce time to lay down four aces on tbe table
when Bill raised one ofhis coat tails in his hand,
and discharged the revolver through the pocke
The stranger threw up his hands, half rose from
his chair, and with moan fell forward on the
table, knocking over the lam p and then tum
bled back on the floor dead. Ofcourse the excite
ment was tremendous; revolvers were drawn,
and general panic ensued. Bill never lost his
nerve for second. Say 8 he: Gentlemen Just
let me explain this little matter. That man held
four aces. and here is the one discarded from
my own hand. l never saw deck of cards
with two aces Of spades, and I'll swear that the
deck was all right when-I counted it at the be-
ginning of the game, and so will my friend here
(meaning me.) AMI if you want any more evil
dence, look here; and with that he yanked off
the Kcntuckian's false must ache, and who should
the stranger be but Clipper Jim, noted skin
and desperate. We made up a committee to
chuck the body overheard. One of the queer
est parts Of the whole business was, when we
came to count the stamps the half of it was
counterfeit money!
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1883-01-19

DUEL FouGHr ALMOST A CENTURY AGo,-St
Augustine, Fla, December 31.-On Thursday.
while engaged in tearing down q portco of tho
residence of Mr.. Faustina Pacet,i, preparatory
to making repairs on the same, L. T. Canova
found sword hidden away between the rafters
Of the roof. Upon making inquiries in relation
to the same he learned that the sword had
been concealed in the place where he found it
for perhaps seventy five or eighty years. The
-atary- -atfacned 10 II rs slutervS,Iuy Wv
1t would appear that one evening, while Flori-
ida was yet in possession Of Spain, grand ball
MAS given, at which was gathered the elite of
the city. One Of the ladies present was noted
for her beauty, and her hand was eagerly sought
after by the officers of the garrison for tho many
pleasant dances. Owing to some misunderstand-
ing she became engaged to two of the caballeros
for the same dance. The consequence was a
quarrel, which resulted in the cessation of the
music through the cutting of the strings of the
instrument. Hot words anl insulting language
passed between the officers aad the two repaired
to the open streets and engaged in a duel, in
which one of them fell The survivor, dropping
his sword fed precipitately from the spot.
One of the Pacetti fimily, boy of some or
years. witnessed the encounter, and, running
out, picked up the sword and carried it into
the house. Not wishing to be called upon as
witnesses, the parents ofthe child concealed the
sword and kept all knowledge oft from their
neghbors. Thus the old blade has been in its
place upward Of three generations.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1883-01-19

WANT He DIED OF.-An old lady from
this city who was visiting in Boston heard
doctor giving description of a late pa
TENTS illness and asked what disease he
had died Of
"Euthanasia," answered the Boston doctor
with professional accuracy.
"Youth in Asia p retorted the old lady:
,,ucver heard of it before. There amt no
sich name in my jography"
ooh" said the doctor, politely. cit
means that the mental and physical forces
have succumbed to the invasion of years
and the vital fires burned out from lac; of
fucl-exhaustel themselves, as it were"
"Humph," said the mys'i6cd visitor,
shortly, eve call it old age in Detroit"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1883-01-19

Being jealous church people these gentlemen
had built o beautiful Protestant Episcopal chap
el, and hard by was the family burying ground.
II was q very romantic place aud the neighbor-
hood quite typical Of the flush days ofour sunny
6outhland. The chapel was in the purest Goth
10 style, and It's walls and sharp. pointed roof
were quito concealed by clambering ivy, while
che towers and the shrubbery looked fresh and
green even on this bleak November day. As
Cleburne, with his staff. rode by, the general
reined up his horse and fingered for moment
10 admire spot Of such singular beauty. To
bin. however,it was the beauty Of sadness.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
St. Francis, Orphan nAgvlum.

The work of improving the facilities of St. Francis Orphan asylum is being rapidly pushed by Mother Angela, the present su- perior of that institution. The laundry has been removed to the side of the asylum and almost reconstructed. A new covered play. ground for the boys has been arranged iu the basement of the other wooden building which with the laundry formerly stood be. tween Whitney avenue and the asylum prop CT and was not only inconvenient, but also spoiled the appearance of the grounds. The annual donations to this worthy institution will be collected sometime during Thanksgiv- ing week and will no doubt be liberal.
 Many London ladies crop their hair short and wear an almost entire wig, and cense. quently catch cold more frequently than their American cousins, but of course they all use Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
LOCAL NEWS.
RrfaR MankTnr.

A grand Catholic fair opens at southington on the 18th.
 John Keller has been chosen leader of the new Swiss Singing society.
 Mount CarmeIs new freight house is fin ished and pleases the citizens.
 A union Luther service was held at South ington yesterday at the Congregational church.
 Much interest prevails in Wallingford over the borough election there which occurs next Saturday.
 The grand concert of the Swiss society of this city will be given at Germania Hall this evening It will be followed by ball.
 The New Haven roller skating rink on Dwight street opens tonight. The American band will furnish music and grand time is expected.
 The New Haven Schillerbund formally open and dedicate their new hall by grand ball on Mnoday, November 19. The hall is in Lamar block.
 The New Haven Yacht club is to be in- creased by number of yacts next season. Two new sloop yachts and schooner yacht are among the additions.
 It was currently reported in police circles last evening that Captain Sheridan of the force had resigned. How much truth there was in the report will be known to-day.
 The Tabernacle at the Crescent Beach Bap- tist resort, which was laid out last summer, it is now decided will not be built until next spring, when work will be begun upon it at once.
 The New Haven branch of Woman's Board of Missions will hold it's monthly meeting in the Center church chapel to- morrow at 245 p. m. Mrs. Logan, from Micronesia, will speak to the ladies.
 The schooner reported as being water-log ged at the mouth of New Haven harbor turns out to be the John Balch, Captain George M. Daws, bound from Calais, Me, for Bridge port. She was lowed to Long Wharf.
 The new Windsor Hotel on Union street, the famous resort formerly occupied by Nor man Rood, will be formally opened to-mor row evening under the direction of the new proprietors, A. H. and J. E. Chadbourne.
 The vote at the St. Johns church fair fol a gold headed cane to the most popular young man was Saturday at midnight: Ed ward Strouse, 30; Thomas F. Fogarty, 5 John E. Mcfarland, 5, and M F. Campbell, I
 A paper read by Professor S. E. Baldwin before the American Bar association at Sara toga. August 23, 1883, has been published 1T pamphlet form from advance sheets of tho proceedings of the association. The subject treated is Preliminary Examinations 1T Criminal Proceedings"
 Rev. MT. Barnhart, pastor of Brooklyn N. Y, M. F. church, formerly of the St John street NJ. E. church in this city, ii meeting with much success in his field of la bor. Under his charge the Sunday schoe has increased 78 members and many have been added to the church and the church ed ifica has haen greatly imnroved
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
EO0fhall.

The Hartford High school football team defeated the New Haven High School team Saturday morning at Hamilton Park, the score standing one goal and one touchdown for the visitors to nothing for the home team. Under the new system of scoring the result is to o in favor of Hartford.
 The Dwight school team and the Hillhouse High School team from one of the lower classes were to have played game Saturday at the old ball grounds, but deferred it for better weather.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
To Be Launched.

The schooner Robert Morgan to be launch ed tomorrow at a. m. from the yard of c. M. Miner & Son, Madison, had her keel laid in March It is 145 feet long; length over all 176 feet; breadth of beam 35 feet inches; depth of hold IA feet. Frank Benedict is managing owner of the Robert Morgan. Cap tain W. c. Crossley, of Fair Haven. who is to command her, also owns part. The vessel cost about $35, coo and she will carry $50 tens of coal and is to:do freight business be- tween Baltimore and Boston. The sails cost S1 GOO and the flags cost $2OO. The schoon CT John l.. Treat is soon to be constructed at fha sama yard,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
gpnp saren @aiIg atTTorniug sanrrd 4nd Guurier

work When Luther proclaimed the doc trines of the Reformation the people were ready to receive them. The Pope, could he have got Luther into Italy, would have burn ed him at the stake in the public square at Florence, but in Germany he dare not lay his hands on him. Although he fought with giants strength, yet he accomplished noble work and work that has lived after him.
 Rev Dr. Vincent followed In his open ing remarks he referred to the divinity ap- parent in the cause that Martin Luther so nobly upheld in the time in which he lived. The speaker looked upon him as an apostle, like Paul and Jehn. The Bible under Luther was revealed to mankind in all it's true rela- tions To day his name is honored all over the world. Let us look then to the qualities in Luther's character. When look at my ideal Christianity hold up miracle. There- are three great forms that control men. One is political government, the other civil gov ernment, the other society. I would die to defend the Romish church in the free worship of God in this country, and would also die to prevent Rome from getting political control
 in this country. We have no fear to-day of
 civil or ecclesiastical power. Luther stood up bravely against all civil or political power
 Luther had. the same manly independence everywhere that will lead us to do what we ought.
 Luther appropriated the truths of the
 Bible and stood by them in defiance of
 everybody. To-day we need attention to the
 word of God in business, in the family circle,
 everywhere.
 Luther said he would go wherever God
 commanded him to go. He said here must
 stand on the truths of Gods word. We
 are called upon to-day to exercise the same | independence that Luther exhibited in his day.
 The exercises throughout were of very 1 interesting character
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Coroner Holt,s Verdict,

The remains of Miss Fannie Lum were taken Saturday from Danbury to Madison, N. J., the former home of the Lums. Rev. MT. Lum and his wife accompanied the remains. Mr. Lum says he shall never preach in Dan- bury again. Coroner Holt found that the death of the unfortunate young lady was caused by an unlawful operation performed by W illiam F. Lacey, ir.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
R,n4Iroad CasunItfes.

James Hughes, a brakeman on the New England road, slipped and fell under the wheels of freight train a few miles east of WiIlimantic early Saturday morning and was killed.
 Edward Madden, aged twenty, resident of HartfoEa, sustained compound fracture of the right leg at Brewster's Saturday, and was brought to the hospital in Hartford. He was a brakeman on the New England.
 Patrick Leary, aged thirty, of Hartford, fell between the cars of construction train of the Consolidated road at Berlin Saturday and had his right arm run over. He was taken to New Britain, where the injured arm was amputaEed at the shoulder and was after wards taken to the Hartford hospital.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Annual Catalogue of the HiIlhOuse High
 School.

The annual catalogue of the Hillhouse High school is out. It shows an aggregate of 494 pupils in the school. The fourth class is very large, containing 215 scholars. The csta- Iogue also contains history of the school compiled by Morris F. Tyler, the course of study, description of the plan and aims of the school and much other interesting infor- nation concerning the school.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Railroad Matters.

The railroad commissioners have notified Hon. Levi Warner, counsel for the Olmstead Parallel, that they approve the amended lay out between the eastern boundary of Nor walk and the New York State line. The Olmstead people are very busy and gay they shall push forward to actual construction Gs rapidly as possible.
 TChe engineers of the Consolidated railroad will ,,e in Westport this morning at o'clock, to begin. survey of the Saugatuck and As petuck VaI,'ey railroad, which will be done with view to economy and rapidity of con- struction. As soon as the survey is com pIeted and the estimat ted cost made, the stock will he subscribed to ans1 the road built. A brother of Mrs. Morris KesSIhum, Sidney G. Miller, of New York, whose SSOO,o ,oO0 sub scription to the stock of the New fork ana New Haven railroad was the mesus of its being built, will probably construct Sne Saugatuck Valley road, and the line VIII be run at an early day.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Monday, November 19. 1888.
NEW ADHERTIsEMEN1s TO-DAY y

~ N " ADTN1tA ADUH H1V I'D O-DA7 A Tribute of Thanks-Mrs F. W. Tiesing. A Word in Season-Edward Engel. Choice Groceries John H. Clark. Dress Goods and SiIks-Wilcox & Co. For Rent-Rooms-139 Elm Street. For Rent-RooDs-56 Whalley Avenue. For Sale-Houses-D. Alden.s Great Sale of Carpets-H. B. Armstrong Go. Harry W. French Grand Opera House. Hot Air Furnaces-Evan Evans. Meeting-Board of Councilmen. Meeting-Derby Railroad.
 Meeting-New Haven Dispensary. New Sluare Stove-S. Gslpin x Co.
 Perry Davis' Pain Killer-At Druegists'.
 Pine Tree Tar Cordial-At Druggists.
 Pianos-C M. L0omis.
 Shirts-At Merwin's. Still Greater Attractions-F. M. Brown x Go. Stained Glass-L. Lum Smith. The Blanket Fair-J. N. Adam & Co. The Zanfrettas-New American Theater. To Whom it May Concern-A. & G. Taylor. nted-Steamers-Portland Packing Co. Wanted-Young Man-G. Butler. Wanted-Boy-MalIett's Hardware Store.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
The Htstorfcnl societv

This Monday evening at o'clock there will be read in the rooms of the New Haven Col ony Historical society extracts from the jour nal of Ebenezer Townsend, supercargo of the New Haven sailing ship Neptune. while on her voyage around the world in 1797-s 9.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Church Notes.

Alaska and Its mission Work-Purifica-
 ton by Tribulation-Need of Earnest
 ness.
 In the afternoon at Center church yester- day Rev. Sheldon Jackson, D. D., business manager of the Presbyterian Home Mission ary, gave discourse on "Alaska, it's extent, resources, climate, population, educational and religious needs" Dr. Jackson is superin- tend5nt of missions in Alaska. The progress, present attitude and scope of the mission work in that northern possession of the United States were defined and interesting facts concerning the people of the country, their habits and customs were given.
 At the morning service in Trinity church yesterday, Dr. Harwood preached from the text, But we glory in tribulations also i; knowing that tribulation worketh patience, and patience experience, and experience hope" He said that the natural effect of trouble was to harden the heart. but that this effect was neutralized in the Christian by his faith, which made him look for the reason and the final reward when in the midst of the darkest diversity. In the evening there was Luther service with appropriate choral selections.
 Rev. Mir. Samson, of the Calvary Baptist church, preached yesterday morning a fine discourse, his remarks being principally up on the subject of earnest diligent work by church members to attain 8 high spiritual life and earnest prayer that many souls might feel the power of divine grace and become partakers in the great salvation.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Tba. Blanket Sale.

At last all our competitors are waking up to the fact that they have ''got left" on blankets that they have been seriously un- dersold, and they are all advertising. each in his own peculiar way. that they have the largest stock" or the tlowest prices'' or ''the best 12 blanket at $4 IT," or the like. But it is no use, so long as they don't mark down their whole stock to our prices; and, to tell the truth, they can't afford to do so- De- pend upon it we will keep our prices the low est in this city. We have got the start and the lead and mean to keep it.
 J. N. ADAM & Co.,
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Entertainments.

This very popular opera will be produced by the Palmer & Ulmer Ideal Opera company at the New Haven Opera House on Thursday and Friday evenings of this week. It will be an event in musical circles. The company, as 8 company, has reputation to make, but ts members are already favorably known.
 DR. BUCKLEYs LECTURE.
 Rev. Dr. Buckley, of New York. will de- liver his lecture on ''Cranks, or How Not to Go Mad" this evening at Trinity M. E. church, The doctor has made this subject 8 special study, and we hope large audience will greet the able editor and brilliant lee turer.
 MATTHEW ARNOLD.
 The appearance of this distinguished Englishman in our city at the New Haven Opera House on Wednesday evening, Nov. 2I, shculd be the signal for large turnout Mir. Arnold is perhaps the most distinguished English man of letters that has ever visited this country as lecturer.
 AMERICAN THEATER
 The attraction of the week at the American is the great Zanfretta troupe, composed of six strong artists, whose former appearance here gained for them great popularity. There are also other fsvorites in the show. The pantomime absurdity, s'The Skeleton Witness, " will form Q merry conclusion to each performance.
 HAUNTs AND HOMES ON THE HUDSON
 On Wednesday evening, November If, Mr. Harry w. French will deliver at Peck's Grand Opera House the second lecture in his course. The subject will be one of interest to stl Americans, tThe Haunts and Homes on the HESson." :" There is no scenery in the country any fneF than that along this river And it's historic .associateps afford scope for an interesting talk. Secure seats at Mathu- shek's piano rooms.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARrMENr,
 OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WASHINGTON, D. q Nov. 12-1 A. M. For New England light rains followed by colder clearing weather brisk to high southwest winds and northwest winds, higher barometer. For the Middle Atlantic states much colder wealth er brisk and high northwest winds, rising barom-
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

Those elegant seaIsk1ns an d otter gar ments sold by Brooks & Go. Chapel cornersof State street, are guaranteed English dyd and of superior make. complete stock of fur lined circulars, muffs, capes, etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Seal Sacques.

good silk umbrella for $3 at Stevens & Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Treadwel1 Celebrated seaIskin.

The largest stock and most perfect fitting Seal Sacques ever shown in this market at STEVENS $ BEooKs', 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

Fine quality London dressed Alaska sealskin sacques, perfect fitting 36 6inches long $15O, 38 inches long $175 to $200 at Brooks $ Co.'S, practical furriers, Chapel corner of State street. no6 1O12
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Ladies' Furs

[ A0dHeB7 FWF8s
 Seal Sacques, Fur Lined Garments Mufs
 C&pes and Fur Trimmings at l STEVENS & BROOKS, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

Did you read how Josiah Pitkin of Chelseas Vt, was cured of terrible sore leg, by Hoods sarsaparilla, the blood purifier?
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
National Academy of sciences.

A session of the National Academy of Sci- ences will be held in New Haven this week, beginning Tuesday, Professor Marsh of Yale college, president of the academy, presiding. The sessions will be held at North Sheffield Hall and will be open to the public. A num- Der of the leading scientists of the country will be present and important papers, it is expected, will be read.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Horse Blankets

Fur Robes. Now is the time to get bargains at Stevens & Brooks, 273 Chapel street. mo Ct
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

Schneider < Staub, merchant tailors, 4O7 State street, cordially invite all to call and examine their full line of merchant tailoring at reduced prices. Satisfaction guaranteed.
 no1Otf
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Choice Groceries. VegetabIes. Etc,

John H. Clark, the popular and enterprise ing grocer has at his store, 204 Grown street. corner of York, a very fine selection of gro- ceries, provisions and vegetables. MT. Clark keeps none but first class goods and his prices are reasonably low. As consequence he has large and steadily increasing trade.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Fur Work

of any description. promptly done by thoroughly experienced hands at Stevens X Rrooks'
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

large assortment of the best fitting gar
 ments ever made are shown by
 STEVENS & BROOKS, 273 Chapel staeet.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

Driving Gloves. A good quality of gloves at $l per pair at SkavanG & Rrnnkas
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

Fur Robes Can be bought cheaper of Stevens < Brooks 273 Chapel street, than any other place.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

For richness of color:light weight and dur ability the Treadwell sacques have no equal. Stevens & Brooks are sole agents for these at 273 Chapel street
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

Headquarters For Seal Sacques The largest and best assortment of these goods is shown by Stevens Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
SeaIskin DOIman

The richest color, Hghtest weight and most durable Sacques in this market are sold only by
 STEVENS & BROOKS, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12
Ftremen,s Mutual Aid Association.

The second annual ball of the Fire mems Mutual Aid association, which takes place on Wednesday evening, December 12th, at Pecks Grand Opera House. prom ises to be very successful affair." as the tick cts are selling rapidly and the various com mittees are working hard in their various du- ties. They have invited the chiefs from the various cities and towns of the State and also of New York and Massachusetts and will try and make it the event of the season. The tickets can be obtained of any member of the fire department.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-12

Fur Lined Garments. Large assortment and low prices at Ste- vens &5 Brooks.