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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Funeral of Merritt Thomp.on.

The funeral of Merritt Thompson, the pilot, took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence at South End, and was attended by many mourning friends. Rev. MT. Eddy, of East Haven Episcopal church, oficiated. The four sons of deceased were pall-bearers. The burial was in East Haven cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

''Bert" Marsh has been engaged as teacher of fancy roller skating at the new rink in New Haven, and leaves for the Elm City to- morrow. There are few, if any, fancy skat- CTS in the State more expert and graceful than Marsh, and he has been received with enthusiasm in Bridgeport and other places where he has given exhibitions in company with A. H. Fenn. New Haven is to be con- graduated. American.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
EZEL LODGE.
Visit Of Grand Omcers-COnditfOn Of The Knights Of Pythias In The
 United States-Speeches And A Ban-

quet.
 A very pleasant event in the history of Ezel lodge No 3, Knights of Pythias oc- cured last night at their hall in the COURIER building. It was the official visit to the lodge of the grand chancellor, Rev. John Lyon of Bridgeport, and Vice Chancellor o. F. Isbell, of Westville. The grand chaucel- Tor made some interesting remarks, showing that the order was gaining rapidly both f. nancially and in numbers. In the United States alone it has gained at the rate of 2S,- 900 year. It has increased the amount in the treasury $96,0OO in the last year, not withstanding the fact that in the last two years 1t has paid out over 8 half million dol Iars m benefits. Vice Chancellor Isbeu fol- lowed the grand chancellor with interesting remarks. 's
 The membership in this State is about 2, 300 and increasing rapidly.
 Ezel lodge is in very properous condi- tion, They have recently purchased nara phernalia which is probably the finest ;p tbo State at an expense of over $500.
 After the speaking the lodge adjourned to Downes' where fine supper was served The affair was pleasant one and will be long remembered by those present.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
WEATHER RECORD.
runroAr1oNs roR ro-pAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WAsHINGToN, D. O., Dec. 10. 1sS4-1 A. M. For New England, cold, generally fair weather, north winds, nearly stationary temperature, lower barometer.
 For Middle States, fair weather, northeriy winds and slight changes in temperature and hlgner pa- rOmetRF.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Mir. Frank A. Spencer, formerly of Bridge port, and Miss Mary Swinburne Arnold were married December 3 at Mount Pleasant, Washington, D. 0. They left for New Or leans, where they will remain at the St. Charles Hotel until May 31. Mr. Spencer is DOW practising law.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Accident.

Mrs. Caroline Gum, of Milford, mother of ex-Senator Gum, while engaged in her house- hold duties, accidentally fell and fractured one of her arms.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

The cheapest place in the city to buy E 3oh- Gd ao-- rroods is at the Centennial Anna. Tea Co., s63 State St. Call and see the display they are making.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
The Fire.

The fire alarm given yesterday afternoon at about five o'clock was struck for 8 slight blaze in the Porter stair shop, just across Gainesville bridge. The fire was speedily ex- tinguished by prompt work without the ser vice of the fire department, and the fire bell struck ''out'' in very short time after the alarm. The fire originated in some sawdust and shavings.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
S1,o n,dn,t NVarry HiT

ssYes live pleasantly enough with my husband, she said Ftbut believe should have married Angus tIIs if ali the girls hadn't made fun Of nm ana sai he'd he bald as a pumpkin in a year or two - young men take warning and use Parkers Halr lfe baisal' Cieanses the scalp restores color, removes
 dIO 1mw Sa&w
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

To every boy buying suit or overcoat we we give handsome pocket knife. Come anu 1et, one. boIION c~ 1'i-
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
w.n1ed. Every Boy and Gil

To come and get a present of handsome ne silver plated knife when purchasing par u cboaS bOLIoN ~ 4NHA4A1A'
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Drowned.

A Norwegian named Charles Zolner, work ing on the steamer c. H. Northam, fell into the river while washing down the steamers sides Monday and was drowned
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

TreadweIl,s Seal Sacques Only at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
List ofAdverttsed Letters.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the New Haven postof1ce Dec. 10, 1884:
 LADIES' LIST A-Mrs. N. H. Archer Cac.Lizzie ,Carpenter.2 Elizabeth Chinck. Annie Campbell. J-Charlotte Jackson 2.
 GENTLEMEN'S LIST All. Avery. B-R ". H. Bradley D-James Duignan E-Leslie A. Emery G-Charles S. Grant H-Merrin Hoyt. 3. Edwin Hoyt K-Williarn Keller P.Henry E. Parsons 9 Henry A Potter 2 S-William H. Swan 9 W-Egbert S. Warner 2
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

The steamer City of Springfield, which left New York for Hartford Monday after noon, met with an accident to her machinery when near Black Rock harbor, and she re- mained In the harbor all night. She was spoken by Captain Clark, of the Rosedale, and Captain Witherwax, of the Crystal Wave, who asked if assistance was needed. A neg ative reply was received. Yesterday morn ing the Springfield went on her way.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Fur.Lfned Garments of Stevens x Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Fur Robes and HOFse EsA at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
uo,,dav Goods.

A beautiful present given to everyone purchasing shoes previous to the holidays
 BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
T1le stanley Family.

Rev. I. r. Warren, editor of the Christian Mirror, Portland, Maine, is preparing gen ealogy of the Stanley family, taking the names of all persons connected with that family by birth or marriage as descended from John, Timothy or Thomas Stanley, of Hartford, together with such facts and data as are necessary in preparing such 8 work Besides births, marriages and deaths, all bio graphical and historical data, items repre- senting business and estates, and anecdotes that will enliven and enrich the work are desired
 Catarrh is a aconstitutional disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla is constitutional remedy. It
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

IT. e. Lewis, $40 Chapel Street. Smoking jackets, bath robes.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Sor,athtuo Wonderful.

Our rough and tumble suits for boys can not be ripped or torn, will not fade nor put tons come off, We are the sole agents for them handsome silk lined cap to match given with every suit. BOLTON & NEELT.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Losa. S5O.OnO.

HARTFORD, Dec. 9.-Albert W. Aliens large tobacco warehouse in Thompsonville, with 600 cases of tobacco, was burned last night Loss, s5O, ,OOO; partially insured
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
YALE NEWS.

Boxes Of Extinct Rhinocera For
 Professor Marsh's COlIectfon-Dur-
 fee's Pump.
 There will be a meeting of the university this evening to take some action for show ing the appreciation of the college for theser- vices of MT. Cook, who assisted our boating interests so much last year.
 Professor Marsh has received several boxes from the West. They contain bones of sev- eral kinds of extinct rhinocera This is a valuable addition to the collection that Pro- lessor Marsh had already and we hope that the time will soon come when there will be room made in the museum for them all
 Night before last someone set fire to the Durfee pump. The next morning only lit tie charcoal testified to it's existence as the fire he'd burned the whole casing and & good part of the pipe. The faculty appreciate the work evidently as we see that operations on the other campus pumps have begun.
 There is no ground for the report that reel tations are to be held on Wednesday after noon of next term and the Saturday morning recitation dispensed with. Yesterday the 'FNews' was filled with 1aments over the so called deplorable arrangement. The space might have been filled to better advantage.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Holiday novelties in rattan and fancy ehairs at wholesale prices by Folding Char Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Marriage in Madison.

An interesting social event i'll Madison Monday was the marriage of Addie J. Wiley to Dr. w. w. Clapp, of Norwich. The hap py occasion took place at the residence of MT. L. w. Kenyon, Rev. Dr. Gallup oficiat- ing. Dr. Clapp is well known dentist in thA eastern part of the State
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Last Evenings Dances.

The annual sociable of Union lodge, Knights of Pythias, No. B, was held last evening at Loomis' Temple of Music. About fifty couples attended. Arthur Ryerson and lady led the march Music was furnished by Thomas orchestra and Professor Lamb prompted. D. M. Latham was grand con ductor and the following composed the floor committee: L. J. Aubrey, Arthur Ryerson, J. W. S. Peck, Ira Colliss, T. Nelson, Robert Bonner, c. s. Jenson.
 Columbia lodge No. 15, Daugh- ters of Rebecca, enjoyed dance st Arion Hall last evening, about sixty couples being in attendance. The music was furnished by Rosinus' orchestra with Professor Buxbaum for prompter August Schmidt and Mrs. Kapitzke led the march. Among the dancers were: w. F. Stahl and lady, A. Well and ladies, Walter O. Berkele and lady, Frank Hennig, John Maher and lady, August Reizinger and lady, A. S. Schonberger and lady, Gustave Hardee and lady, Mrs. Hitler, the Misses Roller, John B. Freysinger, Selectman Faulhaber ard lady. August Schmidt was floor manager, assisted by F. Goetze, G. Baehr, w. Schwa- germann, F. Gruner. The committee of ar engagements was Margarethe Clarck, Gather inc Schorer, Catherine Heilemann, Emile Schmiedecke, Maria Strack. Supper was furnished by the lodge.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
B. RHanville & Go.

Four Passenger Extension Front ,veryfashionable B. MANvILLE&Co
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IT. O. Lewis. $40 Chapel Street, Direct importation of gloves now ready
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

IT.. 0. Lewis. $40 Chapel Street. English silk suspenders' for embro1deIlne oo re
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Landaus and Coaches, Elegant in Design and finish. B. MANv1LLE 8s Go, d1O If
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Russian. Turkish and Electric Hatns' All the appointments, with large swim ming tank, at f98 York street. F. KRAusE'
 iv1Q W&stf
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

An endless variety of holiday slippers at half price. BOLTON 0 NEEHA'
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Now Haven Colony Historical Society.
 The New Haven Colony Historical society has received from Dr. A. A. Smith, of the Exchange building, for exhibition at the society rooms, an oil painting of Benjamin West, supposed to have been done by Ben volio in London during the latter part of the last century. The painting was purchased by Dr. Smith between forty and fifty years ago and is by far the handsomest piece of work now in the gallery of the society. The society has also received a number of inter esting relics which will be put in place in a few days.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

1T. 0. Lewis, $40 Chapel street. Elegant dressing robes.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Personal.


 Captain Jared Griffin and wife, of this city, left yesterday for Lincoln, Neb, to visit their daughter.
 Editor William Parsons, formerly of this city, is located in an editorial position on the Washington, D. G., Post. His family and residence will continue in Hartford until June
 The Rev. O. L. Goodell, formerly of the South church. New Britain, has declined the call recently extended to him by the First Congregational church of Washington, D. O..
 Lawyer c. E. Mitchell, of New Britain, left yesterday for a trip to Chicago and Mil waulzee.
 Mrs. Fannie Beckwith. of Milford, is i'll with severe attack of sciatic rheumatism, not paralysis as has been reported.
 The community will be glad to learn that the health of Rev. MT. Samson, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, shows continued material and encouraging improvement, which leads him to entertain the hope that he will be able to resume his pastoral labors in few weeks The public will be gratifed to learn of his advancement toward restora- tion of health, as he has a very large circle of friends during his residence here both in and out of his church.
 Fire Marshal Kennedy has received an in vitation to attend the big ball to be given by the Bridgeport fremen Friday night.
 John Kilbride, an old citizen, died on Monday afternoon, aged seventy-two. He had been in poor health for some time The funeral takes place this afternoon at o'clock from St. Mary's church.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

London Dyed Seal Dolmans at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

B. manvflIe 6 Co. Elegant Broughams in French deslgns'
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
RenubIicmnLeapue.

Upwards of one hundred we'll known Re publicans of this city met last evening at Barkentin's parlors. corner Chapel and Tenn pie streets, for the purpose of taking steps towards the organization of Republican league in New Haven. The feeling was unan- imous that such an organization was desira- ble, and all expressed their willingness to be- come members
 Brief addresses were made and committees on bylaws and location were appointed.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Ruck and Kid Gloves at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Sometbtne New In Shoes.

The English Waukenfast shoe, the easiest fitting and most perfect shoe ever made.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Onr French kid button boots are warranted not to rip, crack or turn color. Reduced po $3.S5, .45 and $4.95.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

B. IanVilIe & Go. ,,., ,aY-,.;ax,as of the highest grade.
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 Four and six passenger Rockaways.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

Seal Caps and Gloves Steuens & Rrooks'. 795 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street. TreadweII,s Seal Sacques only at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street. Fur.Lfned Garments at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
 London Dyed Seal Dolmans at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
 Seal Caps and Gloves at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street.
 Ruck and Kid Gloves at Stevens & Brooks, 795 Chapel street. TO. Lewis, $40 Chapel Street. Elegant dressing robes.
 FIG. Lewis, $40 Chapel Street. Direct importation of gloves now reaoy- Lewis, $40 Chapel Street. Smoking jackets, bath robes.
 Lewis. $40 Chapel Street. Fnolish silk suspenders for embro1derlng. See Jobugon 8. Bros. adv't on 3d page Our French kid button boots are warranted not to rip, crack or turn color. Reduced Po $3.S5, 4.45 and S4.95.
 Something New in Shoes The English Waukenfast shoe, the easiest fitting and most perfect shoe ever mace.
 BOLTON & NEELY- An endless variety of holiday slippers al half price. BOLTON @ NhhAi Holiday novelties in rattan and fancy enalrs at wholesale prices by Folding Chair Co.
 R. MamVilIe & Go. Pleasure carriages of the highest grade.
 B. ManVflIe G Co. Elegant Broughams in French designs'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02

nrer OF the committee; DroViaed. that the pro
visions of this resolution shall not apply to can
ddates for the Office OF Judge Of the County
court, who shall not be requiredto to pay any as
sess mrnt.
On motion. ii j. Higgins was elected treasu-
rer OF the committee.
On motion the chairman of the committee was
Instructed 10 call meetings in the several town
shlps at the proper lime, for the purpose OF
electinK delegates to the county conventions
which will choose delegates to the state, con-
gressIOnal and senatorial conventions
On motion, the vote Cast for Sherwood. for
Judge ni The supreme court In 1852. WAS adopted
as the basis of Representation III the county con-
vrnt'ons. each township to be entitled 10 one
delegate for every one hundred votes, or fraction
of fifty or more.
On motion OF Mr.. Plattenburg. the chairman
anu secretary were instructed To prepare an adj
dress 10 the voters, which shall be issued a short
time prior to the primary election, and publish
ell in the county papers.
Mr.. Plattcnburx moved that blank spnces be
lett on the ticket, for the names OF cand idates
Tor fOHHsALp Offices; that assessment be
made on SUCH Candidates tn bear the expense OF
the primary election. and that all candidates for
such Offices be urged by the committee to an
nOuncr themselves as candidates before the pri-
mary election.
On moliOn each member Of the committee W as
instructed TO select the Judges Of the primary
election IN hid township, and to forward list of
th' names to the chairman or secretary
Oh motion, the chairman and secretary We're
empowered to arrange for the necessary print.
ing for the primary election.
On motion the committee adjourned, subject
To call OF the chairman.
". q. MCCAUSLAND, Chairman.
w. WILSON, Secretary,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
THE MULLIGAN LETTERS.

The campaign has opened in Fritz
town, Pa, by a conflict between Mr..
William Scachrist and seven specimens
of the Mephitis Americana, commonly
called in the vernacular polecats, from
the fact that it is safest to approach
them in the way Of attack with very
long pole. Mr.. Seachrlst was in search
of his COWS and incidentally encoun-
tered tho polecats while they were
feasting OH stolen chickens. Details of
the discussion that followed pictures
Mr.. Seachrist waging vigorous war,
envelOped in a dense cloud OF intensely
ammoniacal fluid, and, though badly
bitten, coming out of the battle victO-
rious, having killed the seven polecats
with club, but carrying home with
him pungent perfume that was hard
ly the odor of sanctity. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Seachrist's success in
this extraordinary encounter has induc-
ed Mr.. Blaine to secure his services for
the stump, in the confident expectation
that such a champion will fight his way
through even the i'll odor of the Multi
gan letters.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
TRANSMISSION OF SOUND.
From the Chicago Times.

The greatest whispering 'sgallery" in
the world is that of the Grand Canyon,
Colorado. For years this chasm has
been Il matter of surprise to prospec-
tors and miners OH account of its won
derful Transmission of sound, and 1T
has only been since the advent of the
railroad that any definite idea has been
entertained of the great distance it
travels within its walls. A train of cars
crossing the bridge at the Needles can
be plainly heard on quiet day at Cot
tonwood Island, distance of eighty
four miles. The fife and drum ut Fort
Monjave is distinctly heard at Bulls
Head, a distance of eighty-four miles.
The report of the sunrise gun at Fort
Mojave can be heard at El Dorado Cam
yOn, q distance of ninety-six miles.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
Dreaming.

dreamed we two We're frends again
As III til" days of ynrc,
And all life held of bliss or pain
Came back 10 me- once more;
Your laughter, running, clear and sweet
Your dark eyes tender hrnm,
Tie echo OF your footballs fleet,
Were IN that happy d,ehm.
There WAS a summer IN loves land,
The hkie wcr..sklrS 0I June,
While roses blushe,l 0n either hand
Beneath golden moon;
"A h'i MI The eI,inrns ui iir years.
The ir,Wns no SMILES could blot,
The hitter doubts. the c,uci Tears,
We're IN that dream tuirnt.
dreamed we two We're friends ugain,
And set my dream to song.
So You might listen to the strain
That sought you ind tho t.'-Ong;
That you might list, perch tnce might sigh
Whilat idle tears would start.
To feel IL with the last goodbye
Or one poor faithful heart.
dreamed we two were friends again-,l
Alas. Twas but IL dream,
lhitt He'd when DER my windOw-pune
woke the first red beam
ON as 1t frightened on my sight,
:hnd nembird DER the floor
Whispered: vanish happy light,
For would dream once more"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
WHO Is MURRAY
lFrom Don Piatt. |

General Logan had made one of his
furious assaults on the democracy and
the English grammar which the Free
Press, of Detroit, commenting on next
day, called attention to by saying that
"the renegade from the ranks of the De-
m"cracy had made one of his brutal as
saults again on Limdley Murray"
"Now," said John, 'that's specimen
of the lying scoundrels' way, blank 'em.
am charged with attacking man
don't know and never heard Of sup
pose it is some low lived Democrat they
are trying to force into notice. Who is
Lindley Murray anyway? My dear.
did you ever hear of fLindley Murray?"
Gle was q man, who wrote n gram
mar" responded his wife. "Well."
roared John, "suppOse he did; I'll bet
it is as full of treason as Conger is OF
conceit, but | never saw him, never
heard of him, blank EN-"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
A LITTLE CIRCUS AT HOME.
[From the OH Citv Blizzard.l

The following true story is going the
rounds: s'There is child in the oil
region two and a-lalt years-old, that is
rather queer. Every effort to have it
nse its legs was made by its parents
but it had no inclination that way. 1t
will raise itself on its hands and move
rapidly across the floor, and when it
has picked up the object it seeks places
it between its feet and again moves
away on its hands. The cliId's mother
says she attended circus about twcn-
ty- three years ago, at which the aero
batic feats made strong impression on
her mind. She remembered continu-
ally dreaming about the men walking
OH their hands,"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
A HEAD THAT SPLIT A BULLET.
IFrom the Fairfax va, Her,I,l1

IFrOm the FalrfaX (Va.J Herald.
At picnic between Fairfax and Cliff
ton stations, Virginia Midland Railroad
Oh the Fourth of July, Charles Jackson
cOlored, shot II colOred man by the name
of Gaskins in the forehead. The wea-
pom used was revolver, and tn G ball
split i'll two pieces passing around the
head and meeting at the back, where
they were cut ont by a physician. The
first remark elected from Gaskins was:
''Dat amt muffin. l was blown 100
feet in the air once by a steamboat
'splosion and wasn't hurt much," and a
large scar on the back of his neck SEEM
ed to give color to his claim.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
GOOD ADVICE TO GIRLS.

A worthy old lady offers the follow
ing advice to girls: "Whenever a fell
low pops the question, don't blush and
stare at your foot. just throw your
arms around his neck. look him full in
the face, and commence to talk about
the furniture.