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Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Then and Now.

After Twenty-Three Years-The Necessity
 Conveyance.
 The Fair Haven and Westville horse rail road, the first horse railroad in New Haven, has now been in operation for twenty three years The establishment of 8 horse rail- road met with considerable opposition at the outset, horse railroads being then 8 new thing in town and 'the idea of introducing horse car travel was extensively and anima- tedly debated pro and con, and spirited ar- guments were heard advanced against horse cars Sentiment has changed since then and horse cars have become indispensable. New Haven now has many miles of horse car tracks and five lines of cars by as many com- panies and in as many different directions; viz. the Fair Haven and Westville, the State street, the Shelton avenue, the Whitney avenue and the West Haven, and the Fair Haven has West Chapel street branch as we'll as branch to the Steamboat dock and another to the new depot. When New Haven has 100, 900 population no doubt there will be many more miles of horse car track. The estimate is made by old public men of the city and will probably prove cor rect that New Haven will have it's 100, 900 people by New Years day, 1900. The Mayor estimates New Haven's population now at near 70, 900, and on the basis of the census of the school children that figure is well sDp- norted
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
RerannAl.

Ex-Governor Bigelow and wife and Mr F. A. Gilbert and wife left for Florida yeste1 day to be absent about three week.
 Mrs. Herbert H. Hayden, of Edwards street, this week drew a set of beautiful hand painted China fruit plates, six pieces, as prize from the purchase of package ot Davis baking powder.
 Mr. George Wykes, jr., manager of W. T. Hatch & Sons banking house in this city, has been confined to his residence by rheumatic attack for g few days, but is convaIescent.
 MT. F. E. Goodrich, formerly of the Hart ford Courant, has been TO elected city clerk of Boston.
 MT. o. NJ. Shepard, the superintendent oi the Shore Line and Air Line divisions of the Consolidated road, has been made also the superintendent of the Hartford and Connscti. cut Valley road.
 Mr. David T. Lanman died in New York city Tuesday morning of Bright's disease MT. Lanman was for many years resident of Hartford.
 Joseph O. Sturges, a much respected farm CT of Weston, died Sunday night after an i'll ness of eight months. The funeral takes place today from the Congregational church. He leaves wife and one son.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Betts much esteemed Will ton lady, died recently after 8 ingerin e illness. Wilton Division, s. of T., attended the funeral in body.
 MT. Chas. M. Crawford, the new superin- tendent of the Danbury and Norwalk road, assumed his duties January 1.
 The State Woman's Suffrage association will hold convention in Hartford on the 14th and 18th, and will discuss bills giving women the right to vote in school matters and on the question of liquor licenses.
 Mrs. Harvey Stevens of Norwalk, died Saturday, aged 63.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
National Banks.

The Annual EIecttOns-ButFewCh
 The annual elections of the national banks for directors were held yesterday. But few changes were made. At the National New Haven bank, MT. B. .iHayes Trowbridge, jr., was elected to succeed the late Henry Trow bridge. At the County bank MT. James H Foy was added to the board. The list fol 1884 is as follows:
 First National bank-H. M. Welch, Amos F. Barnes, Daniel Trowbridge, James E Euelish, Elisha N. Welch (Bristol)
 National New Haven bank-Wilbur F. Day, Isaac Anderson, Henry c. Kingsley Augustus Lines, Ebenezer H. Bishop, Louis H. Bristol, Henry L. Hotchkiss, Joseph Par ker, E. Hayes Trowbridge, jr.
 New Haven County National bank-Henry D. White, John B. Robertson, James G. English, Henry H. Bunnell, Ezekiel G. Stod dard, Wallace B. Fenn, Charles P. Armstrong Harold s. 0. Johnson, James Fl. Foy.
 Second National bank-Arthur D. Os born, Lucius R. Finch, Ezekiel H. Trov- bridge, Willis Hemingway, Carlos French, John L. Billiard, Justus S. Hotchkiss, Charles W. Hemingway, Henry B. Harrison.
 National Tradesmen's benk-M. G. FL Iiott, A. l.. Kidston. A. W. DeForest, Stephen B. Butler, Robert A. Brown, Charles L. Mitchell. The directors met and reelected the old officers
 Merchants National bank-H. B. Bigslow. Nathan F. Hall, John s. Beach, Horace s. Morton, s. E. Merwin. jr., Philo Chatield. Enos & Kimberly, 0. s. Mersick, William w. Converse.
 Yale National bank-Franklin s. Bradley, Henry s. Dawson, Charles L. English, James M. Mason, HoadIey B. Ives, John H. Leeds, Laporte Hubbell Bristol
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Snow and SIeet.

Where the Storm of Yesterday Came From-SIippery WaIk1ng-Some Acct- dents.
 Snow began falling in this vicinity yester- day afternoon about o'clock, and continued for about an hour. A fall of sleet succeeded. The atmosphere was raw and cold. The walks were slippery. Many people fell Some were hurt. One old lady YVES picking her way along Chapel street, between Church and Orange, heavily laden with brown paper parcels in all shades and sizes. A small kero sene can was suspended from her left arm. She clutched an open umbrella In her right hand. When near the corner of Church street she fell on the icy walk, and umbrella, kerosene can and brown paper parcels flew about the walk. She was assisted to her feet by several gallant gentlemen and put aboard a horse car She said she was not hurt Another lady fell on the opposite side of the street and struck her head against a sign board, hurting her quite badly. One insidi- ous coal hole cover tipped up half dozen persons, who picked themselves up, looked as though they were saying under their breath something of more or less fiery na ture, and passed on.
 A horse driven by a countryman on Cen ter street yesterday afternoon during the storm fell and in falling broke one of the shafts of the carriage. The horse sprained his right forward foot badly.
 Sergeant Sherman at the signal office said that the storm of yesterday came from North Carolina, travelling at the rate of over twenty five miles per hour. The supply of storm flags is giving out, so many gales and storms have visited this region lately. Two good storms will whip out flag so badly that the black center will disappear.
 All the evening the storm ragged fercely The rain fell and the wind blew and the be lated traveller was in hard luck. Seldom has such disagreeable storm been known.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
LUCAL NEWS.
Brief M enCions

Yesterday was the 69th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans.
 Read what the Ruffie company say to-day about silk, on the third page.
 The annual banquet of the Knights oi Honor of New Haven will occur at the Grand Union hotel Tuesday evening, January 15.
 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad company takes places this morning as Il o'clock at Loomis Temple of Music.
 The eighteenth annual convention of the Connecticut Temperance union will be held in Hartford, January Is. Gen. John l.. Swift of Boston will deliver the principal address
 The third annual course of Donald G. Mitchells Familiar Talks on English History and Literature" will begin this morning al 1O:3O o'clock, at Miss Montfort's school, and will continue on successive Wednesdays.
 There was fairly good attendance at the fair of the Ivy club in the Atheneum last evening notwithstanding the stormy weather. The voting was light, there being but few changes in the ballots as made on the opening night.
 A concert is to be given by Prof. Rizzio's pupils at the New Haven Opera House on Wednesday evening next. A very interesting programme is arranged, and some fine local talent will appear. A large and cultivated audience will no doubt attend.
 January 10th, at MT. Beecher's store, Westville opposite the horse car stables, will be given supper for the benefit of St. James, church, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society. The proceeds will be used for repairs of the church edifce.
 Charlie Reardon, brother of the Norwalk lad whose skull was crushed by the cars on the afternoon of November 9th, had his leg broken in two places below the knee, while coasting in Whistleville, near Norwalk, re- gently, by being run into by 8 double ripper
 Bethany.
 The ladies of Christ church parish will hold a festival in Perry's Hall on Wednesday evening, January 1G. If stormy next fair evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Loss ot the Rodney Parker.
Sunk in Delaware Breakwater-TOt
 Loss of a Fine Vessel.

Sunk in Delaware Breakwater-Tota al
 Loss of a Fine Vessel.
 The fine three-masted schooner Rodney Parker. of this city, Captain Higgins, 700 tons burden, built nine years ago at Mystic Bridge for Captain Rodney Parker of this city and others, was cut through by the ice and sunk in nine fathoms of water, inside the Browns, Delaware breakwater, at p. m. Tuesday. The crew were saved. None of them belong here. The vessel is total loss. She had a cargo of coal on from Philadelphia, and was being lowed by the tug Cynthia. She had done very successful coasting trade. About two months ago, Captain Parker and the rest of the New Haven owners sold out their entire interest in her to Captain Treat of Lynn and some twenty-five others in that city, for SIS, ,OOO, and she was immediately put into the outside colliery trade between southern ports and eastern New England. She was in fine order.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Connecticut Churches.
Pastoral CaIIs-Acceptances and Dec:tr
 niOns

Pastoral CaIIs-Acceptances and Dec;tna- tions. The Rev. l.. P. Blackford, pastor of the Universalist church in Norwich, has received call from the Universalist society of Wal than, Mass AS the call is very Aattering
 one, it is prob able MT. Blackford will &C., cept.
 The Rev. Nelson Willard, D. D of Syra- cuse, N. Y., is expected to enter upon his duties as pastor of the Broadway Congrega- tional church, Norwich, the last Sunday in January or the first Sunday in February. The Rev. F. l.. Knapp commenced his pastoral labors with the Baptist church in DanielsonviIle last Sunday. The prospects of this church are now encouraging. The Rev. J. P. Hoyt, for ten years pastor of the Congregational church at Newtown, has declined the unanimous calls to the Hadley, Mass, First church and the Wilton Congre- gational church, and at the request of his people will remain with them for the pres ent.
 The Rev. George Stockton Burroughs re- signed the pastorate of the First church of Christ, in Fairfield, last Sunday, and his ac- ceptance of the call extended him by the Center Congregational church in New Brit ain was communicated to the latter church the same day.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Harmony Lodge.

Installation and Banquet Last Evening A Pleasant Occasion.
 Last evening, despite the storm, there was large number of ladies present at the pub lie installation ceremonies and banquet of Harmony Lodge No. 8, I. O. O. F. Officers were installed as follows by G. M. l.. P. Deming: N. G., W. s. Dowd; V. G., James Tinkey; R. S., George N. Moses, P. G. M. i; T., Philip Pond, P. G. M; w., D. s. Tyr rell; C., W. H. Tallmadge; o. G., Samuel Cleeton; I. C., 0. H. Merwin; R. s. N. G., Edwin s. Hesse; L. s. N. G., W. J. Cook , R. s. S., o. w. Butcher; L. s. S., David Mercer R. s. V. G., A. J. Edwards l.. S. V. G., E. G. Munson.
 Following the installation came banquet at Loomis' Temple of Music, for which Diebel catered. Fully two hundred guests sat down to the well-spread tables and partook of the very acceptable viands. The hall was finely decorated for the affair. After the banquet came fine entertainment which was greatly enjoyed. The speeches by Postmaster Sper- " and Rev. MT. Samson were especially y witty and happy, and all were very apropos The programme of the affair was as follows |: Remarks. ............-.By Grand Master L F. Dsming Address, .J. W. Fond, P. G. M.
 Subject: todd Fellowship" S0ns ::Throe young Men of ware.H ."'' H. "f'Sn' characterization Mrs. ". Preston
 ''Recollections of Home." IOAB6.. IN.
 "The Occsslo1 That Brings Us Together" Song. MITE k N All1Dg Song. K. ". King
 'tMy Home is the Sea-" Toast Rev. T. Samson
 '.The Ladies Present." Duet Mrs. filling and Mrs. Presten ToRa N, P
 ttHarnony Lodge"
 'My Sophia"
 Ode (Tune America). Orchestra and audience ". s. Dowd, Noble Grand, acted as chair man. The following were the committees in charge:
 Committee of arrangements-A. J. Ed wards, J. P. Forbes, P. G; W. s. Dowd, N. G.; James Tinkey, V. G; G. R. Mead, 0. W. Butcher. D. s. Tyrrell, W. L. Cham berlain, David Mercer, M. Bsebs, P. G.; Geo. Rathberger and B. P. Merriam.
 Reception committee-F. k. Lawrence, P. G.; George N. Moses. F. G. M; Samuel ToIles, P. G. NJ; Philip Pond, P. G. M.; B. Jepson P. G.; c. M Loomis, W. H. Spock, p
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Board Of SeIectmen .

Ex-Town Clerk Shutter Appears in His
 Own Defence-The Laws Against Coast
 ing to be Enforced.
 The new Board of Selsctmen met last evening. Present, Selectmen English (pre- siding), Reynolds, Feldman, Faulhaber, Tyler and Treat
 Ex-Town Clerk shuster appeared before the Board in defence of his action in taking cer- tain books from his The matter of peddlers licenses was referred to the town agent and MT. Shuster, who will leave the matter out to arbitration.
 It was decided to enforce the law against coasting on the highways. The bonds of the constables were acceNted' The board will visit the almshouse to-mor row, leaving City Hall at ten a. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
The Governor,s Eseort To.pay.

As usual, to-day the opening of the legisla- ture will be attended by military observan- ces. The Horse Guards and the Foot Guards will escort the governor from the Allyn house to the capitol. The line will form as usual on Trumbull street, right resting on Church. The route will be up Trumbull to Main, down Main, through Buckingham and Washington streets to the north front of the capitol It is expected that the start will be about noon. As the column moves through the streets an artillery salute will be fired from the capitol grounds. On reaching the capitol Governor Waller will meet the two houses of the legislature in general session and deliver his annual message both houses meeting separately short time before. It is probable that the reading of the message will be begun not far from o'clock.
 Tn the evening the reception of the Foot Guard will be held at Allyn hall. Invitations have been extended to prominent citizens of flle State and residents of the city. They admit to all parts of the hall. Colts band will furnish music.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Fire Commissioners.

Various Matters of Interest Considered.
 The fire commissioners last evening dis cussed the question of locating fire alarm box at the East Haven Wire Mills, outside the city limits MT. E. E. Wheeler was heard on the subject, and system was sug- gested whereby the city would receive con- pensation for services rendered under such circumstances. The matter was referred to Messrs. Hendrick, Ruff and Redmond to re- port upon. The request of the rolling mill, Fair Haven, for private fire alarm. was re- ferred to the committee on fire alarm tele' graph. The annual reports were read and | referred
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
CoUntvCommIsafonera

The county commissioners were in session yesterday and granted the following licenses August Sutter, 32 Court street Cornelius Kiernan, 2S6 East street; John NJ. Bunce, 315 State street; Philip Winter, 566 State street Mrs. Kate Frichte, 252 Grand street James Kelley, 1o8 Ashmun street August Datum, 115 Long Wharf; John Strecker, cor. ner of Elm and York Thomas Kelehsr, 66 TTnion atraAt
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Wei De Meyer.

It is now undisputed that Wei De Mey- CTS CatarFh Cure is the only treatment that will absolutely cure Catarrh-fresh or chronic. sTt is marvel, Rev. A. P. Fries, Cairo. N. r." ..It restored me to the pulpit, Rev. George E. Refs, Coblevilie, N. Y.'' s.One box radically cured me, Rev. c. H. Taylor, 40 Noble street, Brooklyn" "A perfect cure after 30 years suffering, J. D. McDonald. 71O Broadway, N Y.," etc, etc. Thousands of testimonials are received from ali parts of the world. Delivered, $1 0o- Dr. Wei De Meyers ssTreatise," with statements by the cured, mailed free. D. B. Dewey & Co.,, 182 Fulton street, N. Y.
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Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Cnnnot PInv in Nen nnven

Several protests have been sent to Chief Webster against allowing the Jesse James combination to play here, and the chief has signiied his intention of refusing the appli- cation when made. The mayor approves of this course. The city was billed by advance agents of the show recently. The reason for refusing the license is that Jesse James being a noted thief, robber, and murderer, re- cital, of his laWless acts would have per nicious influence upon the minds of our vOuth
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
The ,CA, Entertatnment,

The regular monthly entertalnment Of the Y. W. c. A. will be at the home, 12S Chapel street, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 9, at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Dr. J. T. Miller will give a practical talk to the young women on the ''Care of Health.' There will be singing by the Misses Schneider, and also instrumental music. All self supporting young women are cordially invited.
 The worthy objects of this society are too well known and admitted in this city to re- uuire any further indorsement here
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Montgomery BenevoIent Society

At the annual meeting of the Montgomery Benevolent society, held last evening, the fol lowing named gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year President, Edward Farrell; vice-pres1dent, Cormac Shields secretary, Michael O'Donnell assistant, sec. Thomas Brennan; treasurer, Martin Kennedy; marshal, Patrick Walsh members of the standing committee, Daniel Keohsne, Edward Meany, John Courtney, Patrick Reilly.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
The Grand Carnival.

At the Union Armory meeting last evening in reference to the coming carnival to be given at the Armory, about 400 were present. It was reported that already 500 tickets had been sold, and there was much enthusiasm over the prospects. Stage mana gers and committees were appointed
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09

he should not preach, the lights were e1tln ouished and the doors barred.
 ssWhat did you say then?' asked MT Sheldon.
 ..Weu, sir, about that time I didn't say anvtbino. I did not know whether Was safe enough"
 "Ah! then you were afraid?"
 "WelI. sir, think you might be yourself ;f von were thero in the dark with these men all opposed to you.''
 At this point Judge studley adjourned the case until to day.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Another Man Under Car wheels

George Botsford, of Botsford's depot, fell from milk train Tuesday night and had his right arm terribly crushed under the wheels He stole a ride on the train from Newtown, and becoming chilled fell of. His arm was amputated just below the shoulder.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
List of Patents.

Issued from the United States Patent Office for the
 week ending January 1, 1884, for the State of Con- necticut, furnished from the office of John E. Earle, solicitor of patents, New Haven, Conn.
 F. Armstrong; Bridgeport, dle-stock.
 Same & N. ". Vandergrift, pipe wrenc h-2 patents A. A. Bennett, West Stratford faucet.
 A. E. Crockett, Hartford, base for paints.
 N. B. Fenn. assignor to Foster, Merriam & Co. plane.
 J .E. Ladd, Bristol, trunk-stay.
 c. s. Leet, Bridgeport, carriage closing machine.
 J. M. Morrow, Morrow, knitting machine.
 J. E. Phillips, West Ashford, window shade.
 H. D. Stanley, Bridgeport, assignor to Bridgeport Brass Co., apparatus for covering electric conductors Benefit for the IDjured Yale VOcalists
 The wounded Yale men in Louisville Ky, are doing nicely. Mrs. Strong, mother of Otis, is with her son. Crehore is doing fine ly. D. S.Knowlton, acting president of the club, will remain with the wounded until everything is arranged. The entire receipts from the sale of seats for the concert that was to have been given, amounting to $45O o, will be turned over to the students.
 College reopens tomorrow. Most of the students will therefore return to-day. The members of the Glee club will return to their homes before returning to Yale.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09

Neuralgia has very properly been called s.the twin sister" of Rheumatism. botn are .ensIi1 nainful. alike stubborn, and results oftb. Sanoe cauaes. ATH1oPHoBos proves that both yield to the same treatment. Says MT. J. E. Reed, of Los Angeles. Cal: II cannot tell YOU how glad am that I found this great remedy, ATHIoPHoRos. l had Vlo' lent pain in my face and took the remedy ao' cording to directions. Before l finished tne first bottle the pain was gone and mas never returned"
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
WEAXHEIs RECORD,
INDICATIONS FOB TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS ToR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPAnTMENT,
 OFFIuE OF THE GRIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WARRINGTON, D. O.. Jan. g. 1e84-I A. N. For New England, weather, with rain or snow in the northern portions essterly, backing to southerly winds, falling barometer. For the Middle States clearing weather, preceded by ratn variable winds generally shifting to westerly rising barometer in ecuthern portions, falling, fol- lowed by rising barCmeter
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
Young Mans Narrow E scape from
 Drowning.

Drowning.
 Fremont D. Palmer, noted roller skater of Norwich, went skating on the river at New London Monday. He was accompanied by A. L. Fellows, a Yale student. When near Kitemaug the ice gave way and young Palm CT went down. He kept with great difficulty above the surface by treading water and breaking the ice with his arms. Palmer tried to help him, but the ice was too thin for him to approach near enough. Finally point was reached where the ice was stronger and Fellows, taking of his overcoat, held on to one of the arms and tossed the coat where Palmer could reach it. In this way the struggling man was hauled out. But for Fellows prompt action Palmer would have perished,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09
German Society Anntversary

The tventy-seventh anniversary of the Germania Singing society of Bridgeport was celebrated Tuesday night by the dedication of the society's new hall. A fine entertain ment was given. Music, addresses, a come dy, declamations and tabIeaux comprised the programme. Invited guests from many cit ies were presenk
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-09

PupEsr AND BEST. For all purposes fol whicb Old Holland Gin is useful, use Dun ster's London Dock Gin. It is very finely favored and quite old and good before 1t If shipped from London. Dunster Botthng Co., 12S Water str eet, Boston.