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Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
A Bloody ARray.
Two Prospect IOOdchoppers and a Pos-
 sibIe Murder Trial.

Two Prospect WoOdchoppers and Pos-
 sibIe Murder Trial.
 Two woodchoppers, David Lepper and John Merchant, from Prospect, visited Wa terbury Friday night and each bought an ax. head and started for home. Stopping on the way in store and saloon, they quarrel led with three young men, sons of Mir. Wells, of Prospect, whom the choppers worked for. The two choppers clinched and had tussle together and Lepper was worsted and then his defeat. They then returned conversation there one of the Wells boys asked Merchant to stay with him for the night and not venture to go to Prospect with his drunken companion. Merchant and Wells then started for the latter's room, fol lowed by Lepper. At the house Lepper called Merchant out and asked him to go with him, which Merchant refused to do. Thereupon Lepper struck him with the ax in the left hand and cut him slightly. Chang ing the ax to his right hand, Lepper then hurled it with all his strength at Merchant The latter raised his left arm to shield his head and received the blow on the forearm, the ax cutting through muscles and sinews into the bone, and, glancing, in1icting a two-inch scalp wound over the left temple. Merchant fell on the doorstep, whence his friends helped him to their room. pr. Hayes was summoned and found the man lying in pool of blood, nearly dead from loss of blood from severed artery.
 Lepper was before the Waterbury police court Saturday morning, and Lawyer Root was appointed his guardian, as he is g minor. He halls from Novs Scotia, and has no rela tives in this State save brother in Prospect The trial was postponed until Tuesday. Tho wounded man was better on Saturday, but is still in 8 critical condition.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
The schIllerbund Fair.

The Schillerbund fair was well attended last evening. A fine concert was given by Thomas orchestra of eight pieces. The vo- ting at the close was as follows: For the gob- let-Linwood society, 40; Harugari Leider- tafeI, 27; Arion, 20. For the singers badges-First tenor, Cappallo, 29 Huber leck, II Hoffman, Il. Second tenor, Wild, 59. First bass, Schulte, 30; Geubel 16. Second bass, Weissgerber, 40; Korp, Il. The fair continues this evening and throughout the week. There will be dancing each eve- ning
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Accidents

Mir. William Miller, a candy maker in the employ of MT. Fred. Mead. Norwalk, while returning to his home on Thursday evening slipped and fell on the ice, dislecating his ankle joint and fracturing small hone of the leg just above the ankle.
 MT. Herring of Martin street, the painter who fell from building in Fair Haven Fri day, is at the hospital and doing as we'll as could be expected. They have good hope of his entire recovery
 MT. William J. Lockwood, son of Mr. Joseph Lockwood, of Fairfield, 8 commercial traveller, formerlya salesman for Sterling $ Peck, Bridgeport, met with an accident on railroad train in Texas recently, resulting in the loss of leg and internal injuries.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
The Storm.

The snow storm which prevailed during the greater part of Saturday and Sunday ex- tended over the whole country and passed off last night. In this region the total fall, as recorded at the office of the local weather prophet, was five inches. The weather is expected to be fair to day. Sleighing on the avenue will be greatly improved and skating for the present is ruined There is 8 large open space near the covered bridge at Lake Whitney. which will soon freeze over proba. bly, and form block ice.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
PArGOnAI.

Postmaster Edwards, of Portland, has been renominated by President Arthur. Mr. Ed wards has been connected with the office for twelve years.
 MT. Edward Malley has gone South for the winter.
 Thomas Midrich, an Englishman, employed in West Hartford, shot himself through the heart Friday noon and died Saturday after. noon. Ill health is supposed to have caused the suicidal act.
 Mr. Isaac 0. Lewis and wife, Mrs. Chapin and Miss Miles, all of Meriden leave to-mor- row for Florida to be absent several weeks.
 On Wednesday next in New Britain, Mr. George Wilcox, son of Horace O. Wilcox, of Meriden, and Miss Nettie Curtis, of New Britain. will be united in the bonds of mat rimony. It will be one of the leading society events of the season. Barkentin of this city will cater.
 MT. Joseph D. Mansfield, with F. S. Brad ley Co.,, sailed for New Orleans Friday. He goes on an extended southern tour for the benefit of his health
 Rev. s. H. Bray, of the Humphrey Street Congregational church, preached in Nor wich yesterday, exchanging pulpits with Rev. Ezra Tinker, pastor of the Central M. E. church there.
 Rev. A. H. Wyatt, pastor Of the Methodist church in Middletown, is sick in Boston and under medical treatment.
 John Quinlan died in Meriden, Friday, of consumption. The funeral took place yes- terday from St. Johns Roman Catholic church in MiddIetown.
 MT. P. N. Augur, the State pomologist addressed the Farmers club at MT. Lauren Ksilogg's, in Newington, Friday evening, on the subject of fruits. MT. Hale, of Glaston- bury. could not be present, as he was called away on business trip.
 MT. William Applebee, of Newington, had his leg badly injured Tuesday, while chop ping in the woods, by the falling of tree.
 MT. Pliny Jewell, of Hartford, is seriously i'll with an aggravated attack of carbuncle, threatening blood poisoning.
 Willis Thrall, we'll known old Hartford Cibizen, is gradually failing. His age Is eighty three years.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
PnlTca Nnfaa.

John E. Cook, Fred. Brown and George Brady were arrested last evening on charge of breach of the peace. They were peddIing on Chapel street Saturday night and creating a general disturbance. Two of the trio are wanted in Bridgeport for highway robbery, and they will probably be sent there for trial this morning.
 The Bench Show.
 Entries are already coming in for the bench show of the New Haven Kennel club. The show is open for all canines from the most diminutive black and tan to the most jumbo ish mastif. Edward S.. Porter, the secretary, will furnish entry blanks and full particulars on application. The show, as has been an- nouneed, will be held in the new armory on Meadow street, March 12, 13 and 14, and ac- cording to the rules governing similar shows by the New York Kennel club. The awards will consist of two handsome badges one of Silver and of the value of $1O for the dog receiving first prize, and one of bronze valued st $5 for the second
 The Fisheries of the state-An Impor-
 tant Interest.
 An example of what may be done in our own State in the improvement and increase of our food fishes is the following. Last summer, the agent of the fish commission of our State, MT. Henry J. Fenton, went to the shad fisheries on the Pennington river and as shad were caught for market he took the spawn from them. The shad died and were eaten, az all good shsd should be; but from the eggs MT. Fenton raised over 3,2Oo, 900 young shad, which were turned loose into the river and will return in three or four years to be duly devoured. But for the work of the commission these 3, POO, 900 new shad would never have come to life. They would have gone no further than the frying pan or the fish hook.
 In 1879 the commissioners, when by re- ductlon of appropriation they had to discon- tlnue the Holyoke matching works, said in their report that in three or four years di-' intuition in the supply of shad would be noticed, and it would be result of the dis continuance. So it proved. MT. ChaIksr's figures tell the whole story. He records the catches in Connecticut river below Lyme, and the report also gives it for Pennington river The following is the statement:-
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or Interest to Military Men,

The following is officially announced as the figures of merit of the Connecticut Ma tionsI Guard for the month of December, based on the drill reports for that month: Fifth battalion, so.51; First regiment, 7s 32; Fourth regiment, T7.53; Third regiment, 75.S5; Second regiment, 75.e7; Battery A, 69.24. Of the First regiment, Company E. comes first with s7.05; Company I, s4.72; Company F, 7S.74; Company D, Zs.4s; Con- pany G. 77.62; Company A. 76.S6; Company B, 72.O7; Company K, 5473.
 Changes as follows in the commissioned officers of the First regiment have occurred recently; First Lieutenant William H. Mo Lean, appointed captain Company H, vice Cornell, resigned. Sergeant Freeman D. Twitchell, appointed first lieutenant Com pany H, vice Mclean, promoted.
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The Belle Of Rutnar.

Mr. Henry Tuttle of Hamden, ayers that he is not liable in damages for the death of the fine horse Belle of Putney and claims as fol- lows: Suddenly looked up and there was Broschart's horse dashing furiously down up on me. He turned to his right hand and to mine My left shaft pierced the other horse. I was thrown out on my head and under Bros charts horse. Mike Farrell was thrown out over me. landed on the back of my neck and Farrell on his back. My horse stood stock still and Broschart's backed away from my shafts to the other side of the street and poured out pool of blood there. My sleigh was badly smashed up. Myself, haven't been able to put on my coat alone since. so strained is my back. I wouldn't take my chances again in such an accident for all the horses MT. Breschaxt ever saw Nov they Sell of my wanting to compromise this matter with Mir. Broschart; such statements are en- firely without foundation. do not consider zhak was in the least to blame.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
Letter From pr. Serre.
 IS WEST 35TH STREET,
NEW YoBK, Juse 1, 1883.

NEW 1O1ehS cUeSo AS AoOCs
 have been g sufferer in the past with Malaria, which finally became Chills and Fever Treatment by my physician failed to help me- used Brandreth's Pills and was cured. Thirteen months have elapsed since then, and have had no recurrence. Other members of my family used them for the same trouble with the same good result.
 I cheerfulIy endorse them for that illness, and also as pleasant laxative or purgative, according to the number taken. They are now household remedy with me, and am never without them. would gladly give the details of the foregoing to any who might choose to call upon me for them.
 jan21 3teod1Ew J. E. SERRE, Dentist.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21

This falling off is perfectly evident. It is fifty per cent in the larger river and more than ninety per cent. in the smaller river. It ls pleasant to read that the matching began again in 1881. though in 8 less satisfactory way, at Poquonnock, and that we are now in a fair way to have plentier shad. The com missioners predict better yield in 1884, and for several years after, unless it is killed of by the increasing and unhealthy nastiness Of our streams
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21

The preparations for the Second regiment carnival are fast being pushed by the enter prising managers. An immense number of tickets have been sold. The companies are all working hard.
 THE BANKERS DAUGHTER
 The Gilbert Dramatic company will pre- sent The Bankers Daughter at the New Haven Opera House Friday and Saturday, February l and ?, under the auspices of the New Haven Yacht club.
 MADRID AND LISBON
 John l.. Stoddard will lecture on Madrid and Lisbon at Carll's Opera HouseInext Thurs day evening. The lecture will be highly in- teresting Tickets for the course are obtain able at Loomis'.
 TONY DENIER.
 At Carlps Opera House Wednesday after noon and evening the famous Humpty Dump ty troupessof Tony Denier will give new and pleasing entertainment. recherche combination of specialties is announced. Ad- mission to the matinee is only 25 cents.
 VACATION.
 Tuesday and Wednesday, with Wednesday matinee, the Palmer and DaIy Comedy com pany will give their roaring extravaganza Vacation, or Harvard vs. Yale.' The cornpa- ny is an excellent one. Seats are on sale at 257 Chapel street.
 EASTERN STAR soo1AB1E.
 Tomorrow evening the nineteenth select sociable of Excelsior chapter. Order of East ern Star, will be given at the Atheneum. It will be one of the best sociables ever given by this society. The admission is only 25 cents.
 OLD FOLKS CONCERT.
 To satisfy universal demand Dr. Barker's Old Folks Concert company will give another of their delightful entertainments at the Atheneum Wednesday evening, January 23. The programme will be different from that of last weeks concert. Seats are on sale at Loomis'.
 THE AMERICAN.
 Miss St. George Hussey, John and James Russell, Sheffer and BIakeslee, Cavana and Peters, Miss Ada Burnett, Billy Williams and others will take part in a fine variety per- formance at the American this week. The burlesque entitled ''The Two Orphans" is the Rfterpiece.
 OALLENDER's MINISTRIES.
 This evening at CarlIs Opera House Cal lenders colossal minstrel festival is an- nounced. Kersands, Banks Green, Hum, and the flyers sisters are in the company, which is an unusually large and strong one Large and enthusiastic audiences greet them wherever they appear. Secure your seats at Loomis'.
 WHITE SLAVE,
 Bartley Campbell's great drama. "The White Slave, :" will be produced at the New Haven Opera House next Friday and Satur- day evenings and Saturday matinee The company is Tompkins & HiIls' Boston Thea ter company and is exceedingly strong. The scenery is very fine, whole car load of 1t being brought by the company. The sfWhite Slave" should attract large audiences. Seats are on sale at 267 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
YofinRaE Fairs.

At the fair of the St. Aloysius society the voting at the close Saturday night was as fol- lows: Sleigh for most popular map-M. Dill lon 53, E. McCarthy 35, P. McKenna 30, pr. O'Connol 72, A. H. Morse ,, Judge Blyden- burgh 69, M. Kahn IF, Duncan McArthur Fl. Thomas H. Fulton 51, l.. B. Jerome 37 stNobby" Jones 20, Major Hull 69.
 Most popular steamer driver Philip Flood 79, George Woodruff 83, 0. M. Martin 30.
 For anvil and sledgs-John Tyan 35, J. F. Braugagan 67, H. Savage 35, Jacob Weiss g, Henry Martin 1O5, Johu Weber 25, R. Me- Dermott 249, J. H. Johnson 98, J. A. Bush & Son 63, M. F. Clarkson 182, Palmer < Bishop 217.
 For Hackman Badge F. Tiesing 136, William Dunnigan 73, Frank Keenan 151, Robert Dunlap 55, Lewis Wilcox p, Isaac Kinney 13O, Thomas Cook 12O.
 The St. Francis T. A. and B. society closed iIs fair in Washington hall Saturday night. The result of the voting gave James P. Landers the gold temperance badge. He had 673 votes William H. Marlow had 3O7 and John J. Sullivan 15O. Of the articles drawn by lottery, Mrs. Frank Martin won an easy chair end a box of cigars; Stephen Kane, ton of coal; clock, William Webber hanging lamp, David Buckley Father Mul- hollands picture, W. J. Rohan; revolver, Henry Grogan.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
Riliousness. Sick Keaddche.

PITTSFIELD, MASS. MEssRs. c. I. HooD & Co.,: Gents-Please send me by express two bottles HooP's sAR- sAPARILLA and a few Cook Books Tor dls, wonders in the case of my wife, who has been troubled with sick headache and bil- iousness for years. She only took one-haH teaspoonful at dose, and has not been so well for five years as now. She found that within week after taking 1t she 1elt very much better, and is now entirely free rom those severe headaches. She has not taken any of any account since last spring, and what little she had is lent to do some others some good, and we must have It Tn the house.
 Yours truly,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
On Chapel Street Below Union.

The electric light recently placed in the middle of Chapel street below Union adds greatly to the convenience of people using that thoroughfare. The light has been placed there by the public spirit and liberal ity of ten or twelve of the leading business men of that locality, who by this act not only lend to the comfort of their patrons and the general public, but by lighting dark place in prominent street furnish the city au- thorities valuable hint in that direction.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
Convention of Druggists,

The Druggists association of the State of Connecticut will hold it's annual convention in this city February and 6, at the Athe- neum. It is expected that large represen- tation of druggists will be present. At the meeting there will be papers read, queries answered and various subjects of interest to the trade discussed. There will also be 8 fine exhibit of druggists goods, to which not only the association but large firms in New York and Boston will contribute.
 Barkertin will cater for the banquet, which will occur on the evening of February 5.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21

The Good Samar1tans at Peck's Grand
 Opera House - Speeches by Frank
 bury.
 At Peck's Grand Opera House last night there was packed house. Speeches were made by Frank Ludington and Rev. John B. Stansbury. The B quartette favored the large audience and Fred. Clifford discoursed sweet music on the piccolo with choice sing ing. Mir. Albee conducted the exercises. The first speaker was Mir. Ludington. That gentleman in earnest and well chosen words spoke of the fraternal feeling existing be- tween all the societies engaged in the temper ance cause, and alluded to the many obstacles and difficulties encountered aud overcome by the Good Samaritans from their start to the present time. Closing he paid a glorious tribute to the race represented by Rev. Mr. Stensbury an of their great and striking ad- vance in the way of progress. MT. Stansbury, in his introductory remarks, spoke of the feeling of embarrassment that possessed him when he on coming to the hall saw the inn mense audience gathered there. It was his first attempt to speak before an audience composed entirely of white people He con- sidered all races as one in the cause of free dom and progress. In looking into the faces of the people in the assemblage, faces beam ing with intelligence and good humor, his embarrassment was almost gone. Mr. Stans- bury gave an account from the sacred vol ume of the traveller iourneying from Jericho to Jerusalem who was robbed and beaten and left to die on the roadside Presently a priest passed by, but did not notice the suf @ ferer. Then Levite followed He clanced at the unfortunate one and then passed on- Afterwards Samaritan came upon the scene When he espied the poor man he at once went to his relief and washed him. and poured oil in his wounds, and lifted him ten derly upon his beast. He then conveyed him to an inn and gave directions to the host to keep him until he recovered and paid the innkeeper for it. The Good Sa- maritans, said MT. Stansbury, are doing a like noble and unselfish work They feel in our community; they plead with them to forsake their ways and give up the use of strong drink. They afford their power and by kindness and sympathy and love lift them up. Such is their work and grandly are they prosecuting it. and all good men and women should assist them in it. In closing the speaker drew a vivid picture of the character and career of 8 friend and companion of his who fell victim to strong drink. and made a ringing appeal to those present in the audience who were drinkers to sign the pledge and cease, and invoke the blessing of God on their endeavors. MT. Albee an- nounced that next Sunday evening 'sBrick' Pomeroy would be present and address the meeting..
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21
Church of the Messiah.

A forcible and eloquent sermon was preached at the Church of the Messiah yes terday morning on ''The Power of the Tongue" The sermon aboundsd in deep thought and interested and edifed the audi anna
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A partfnrd Paator Rastpns

HARTFORD, Jan. 20 Rev. Dr. Gage, for twenty years pastor Of the Pearl street Con- gregational church, has resigned his pastor ate. The reason is not assigned.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21

Mrs. H. F. Brown, Covington, Ky, says: CT have used Dr. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial in my family, and recommend it to my friends. for eight years. It is blessing I would not like to be deprived of.'
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HOMER B. NASH.
HOODS sARsAPARlLLA

Is sold by all druggists. Price $1, or six large bottles for S5. Prepared only by c. l. HOOD 6 CO, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
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Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21

What Rye Will Do. There are peculiar
 properties contained in the grain that, if
 properly extracted, prove to be the best thing you can use for weak lungs. The Ex- tract of Rye is the most sure remedy yet dis covered. Try it. For sale by most grocers and druggists
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WEATHER RECORD.
INNOVATIONS FOB TO-DAY.

LND4UAIAONH
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE GRIEF SI&EAL SERvIoE,S wAsHINaToE, D. ' Jan. 21, 1S94-1 AM. For New England, fair, geperalIy warmer, north westerly shifting to weAtey winds generally higher barometer
 For the Middle States fair cold weather. followed by slowly rising barometer westerly winds, higher barometer.
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Store closed at 6 D. m.

The treatment of Rheumatism and Neu- ralgis through the blood, by the expulsion of the poisonous acids therefrom, has brought relief and cure in those supposedly incurable cases known as chronic, and where age was said to defy ordinary treatment. MT. W. l.. Seymour, of Williston, Vt., writes: 'tSend three bottles of Athlophoros as soon as this is received. My father, aged 87, has for weeks been badly affected with Rheumatism. He was relieved of all pain in less than 24 hours after he began taking the remedy"
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21

The Japanese still believe that the first man was not Adam, but Hu- Sing. It may be so. The first legitimate household reme- dy ever offered to g suffering public was Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, sure cure for coughs and colds
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21

Prices Reduced on Seal Sacquss, At Stevens & Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
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will occur on the evening of February 5.
Death of 9 Former Fair Haven Lady

Mrs. Louisa M. Parker, widow of the late Lyman Parker, M. D., of Fair Haven, died at her home in Brooklyn on Saturday in the 86th year of her age. Deceased was much esteemed lady and during her residence in Fair Haven was member of the First Con- gregational church. Her husband, the late Dr. Parker, came from Wallingford to Fair Haven and practiced his profession there about two years, dying in 1861 on the day of the attack on Fort Sumpter. He was the father of Dr. H. L. Parker, the druggist of Fair Haven East, and of the late Mrs. Jeremiah A. Bishop.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-21

Hoods Sarsaparilla is aa extract of the best remedies of the vegetable Kingdom known as AlteEatives and Blood Purifiers.
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RAYNHAM, MASS, Aug. IF, 1878.
 c. I. Hoop & Co.,: Gentlemen-* have had ringworm humor ana Salt-rheum so badly that my body was covered with raw sores; so, also, my head and face. l have had any number of doctors in the last seven day my mother was in the city of Taunton, and found one of your cook books, and in reading it found many people testifying to Olive Ointment I felt forced to try it, although had seen many things advertised taken two small bottles and one large one of SarsapariIia, and used three boxes of Oint- ment. I now call myself cured. Nothing fines of inc sores, shall take two more bottles, and then the cure will be complete.
 am gratefully yours,
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TmDOrt6n.

Imported.
 An article need not necessarily be imported to sess merit. The best known cough remedy, American Cough Drops is 6 home production It cures b1 healing the infamed membrane and thus is able tt cure, not only simple coughs and colds, but asthma catarrh and consumption as well. Price 95 cents bottle at all druggists Ja5 6dlw2ndp