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Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday, December 10. 1ssS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Christmas Present Hub Clothing House. Athlophoros-AtDr Druggists
 Ayers Cherry Pectoral--At Druggists. Bunch of Keys-New Haven Opera House. A Christmas Gift-T P. Merwin.
 Beaver Overcoats-Hub Clothing House. BretZfelder's Adv.-To morrow.
 Bargains in BookS-At Northrops- Choice Venison-Frisbie & Hart Dixey in Adonis-Hub Clothing House. For Rent -Tenement-3 -367 State Street. For Sale-Masonic Temple-Townsend Watrous Goods for Christmas J. N. Adam Co. Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists. King MiIan-Hub Clothing House. Lost-Hand Satshel-W. N. Simons. Low Price Cash Store-146 Crown Street. Moscow Beaver Overcoats-Hub Clothing House. Opening-N. H Society of Decorative Art. Overcoats- Clothing House. Probate Notice-Estate of Peck 6 Frisbie. Panos-Ll. Barker & Co., Prince Albert SuitS-Hub Clothing House. Proclamation-Skating Kinks. Partridge L. c. Pfaff & Son. The Bonanza Kings-Hub Clothing House. To-morrow-Look for Bretzfelder's Adv. Wanted-Rent-X. Wanted-Situatien-2 Goffe Street. Wanted Situation Whitney Avenue Wanted -Situation-4O Temple Street. Wanted-Situation-M. R.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Waiting For the Verdict.

Many local operators in railroad stocks were on hand at the brokers offices yesterday half anticipating heavy drop in stocks on ac- count of the death of William H. Wander bilt. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, the wires worked so badly on account of the fog and heavy weather that but very lit- tie in the way of quotations came and the suspense and eagerness to get the news was all the more increased. Late in the day driblets of information came Although heavy blocks of Vanderbilt stocks had been thrown on the market the drop had been slioht
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Death of Fred ". Way.

MT. Fred W. Way, for several years past with 0. Cowles & Go. of this city, disd at his home in Waterbury Monday night, after having been sick since May last with con- sumption. He was taken i'll while on his way home from western trip. He was 8 promising young business man with many friends. The funeral will take place at Wa terbury to-morrow at a. Tn., at the resi- dence of his uncle, Mr. T. F. Walker. The office of o. Cowles & Go. will be closed to- morrow morning.
 Last evenings Waterbury American says
 ''He the highest esteem of his employers and when last May, after trip to Michigan, was compelled To give up active business their regrets were very keen. At that time he came to Mr Walkers residence to rest up. During the summer he spent five weeks in the Adirondacks but no where did he seem 10 be able 10 evade the terrible disedse Returning from the Adirondacl1s all was done that medical aid could do. but it was In yaIn He failed gradually until the end came last night He was member of the Second church here and united in New Haven with the College street church Wherever he went he won true friends by his manly bearing The funeral will be with burial at WoodbuTy at D. m
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Personal.

Rev. James Scott continues seriously i'll at his home in Wallingford.
 MT. F. A. Gilbert went to Boston yester- day on business relative to the Electric Light company.
 Vice President Reed has gone to Washing ton on two weeks vacation to obtain needed rest.
 Mr. Henry Thomas and orchestra played last evening at the opera house in Seymour at sociab1e, the first of six to be given in the town.
 Supreme Dictator F. D. Sloat and Grand Representatives Benton and Studley visited Pioneer lodge, Knights of Honor, Hartford, Tuesday evening.
 Dr. B. W. Munson of East Bridgeport, who was taken with sudden congestion of the brain and spinal cord while at Water bury two weeks ago, is able to be out again, though still obliged to use staff for sup port.
 O. M. Shepard assistant to President Wat rous, and Superintendent of Motive Power Henney of the Consolidated road were among the distinguished guests present at the ban quet given by Charles P. Clark, receiver of the New York and New England road, in Boston Tuesday night
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Tobacco Shed Burned.

About 11:45 o'clock Tuesday night to- bacco shed owned by Henry c. Roberts, and standing just off Silver lane in East Hart ford, was discovered to be on fire and before anything could be done the shed and large quantity of tobacco were burned. The shed was filled with dry tobacco, and in few moments the shed was burned to the ground How the fire originated could not be ascer- tained, but there are suspicious that it was the work of an incendiary, as it stood apart from any other building.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Primary Work in the Sunday schools.

SCNVVIB
 At the George street M. E. church last evening was hela union conference of those engaged in and interested in the primary work in the Sunday school. The meeting was attended by about one hundred people. After short praise service a conversation was conducted by Mrs. Lizzie c. Roath of Lynn, Mass, on Difficulties and dis couragements in primary work how met and overcome" Mrs. Roath has had an ex- perience of over twelve years in primary work in Worcester and Lynn. Having a class of one hundred and seventy eight now in charge, the consideration of the topic un- der her guidance cannot fail to be instructive and profitable
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Cruelty To Cats.

In the past week two blind cats have been noticed about the Peck, Stow & Wilcox com pany's premises in Southington and investl- gation has shown that someone had poured vitriol onto the animals and burned out their eyes. The horrible work is supposed to have been done by boys
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
The Winsted Poultry Show.

The first annual exhibition of the Western Connecticut Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock association will be held in Winsted s- from tuesday to Friday of next week inclusive
 Besides the show of feathered stock there will be bench show of dogs. The judges in the poultry department will bel. K Felch of Natick, Mass, and Charles H. Crosby of Bridgeport. The judge of the bench show will be James Watson, the editor of the
 American Kennel Register
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
A Douh1a waaaI.o

A double wedding will be celebrated to- day at the residence of Robert Birney in New York, whither he has recently removed his family from Pennington. His daughter Nell lie is to be joined to George Love of New York, while Ina will unite with Charles Brenker, until recently clerk at Al Walls. Mir. and Mrs. Brenker will occupy the Birney homestead and manage the milk farm at
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Death ofJ. ". Russell.

Mir. J.W. Russell ,an old and respected cit izen of Meriden who has been seriously i'll for some time, died yesterday afternoon at < o'clock. Mir. Russell was for several years the proprietor of a carriage shop uptown in that city, and later he was in partnership with MT. Bradley, the firm being known as Russell & Bradley. MT. Russell, about two years ago, retired from the firm on account of ill health. He was for several terms al. derman from the Fifth ward,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
ArrQafAd.

William Seeley, the man who was concern ed in the recent abduction of three Hartford girls to Al bany, where they were taken fol immoral purposes, was arrested this after noon by Patrolman O'Neil. Seeley slept in the State street car stables last night, and it is suspected that he was not there for hon. orable purposes.-Hartford Times.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Police Notes.

Henry J. Paul. Washington street black smith, was arrested yesterday afternoon on State street by Officer Murphy for cruelty beating horse. He was released on bonds furnished by Selectman KleEke.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Lynch Charged With Murder

The complaint against Lynch, who killed Malloy in fight on Webster street last week, contains but one count and that for murder. Patrick Malloy says his daughter is very i'll, having been prostrated by her broth CTS murder, to which she was a witness but yard or more away. She has been in deli cate health for year or more.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
1t Cost rTiddIetown Nearly s2. 2.5oo.

The suit of Ives against the city of Mid dletown, in which he sued to recover S20,- 900 for injuries received by the upsetting of his buggy in a ditch over year ago, and in which Judge Sanford gave judgment for $1 ,000, was ordered paid by the Common Council of that city Monday night. The en- tire expense to the city has been, including judgment, &, ,490. The balance goes to the lawyers witnesses and experts
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
schooner sunk Of saybrook Poin

Schooner w. H. Lewis, Captain Ham mond, of Chatham, Mass, which few days since discharged cargo of salt fish at this port for J. D. Dewen & Co.,, was cut through
 by ice and sunk off Saybrock Point Monday
 night last Captain Hammond has many friends hereabouts, who will sincerely regret
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Killed i'm Nebraska.

Herbert Treat,a young man formerly in the grain and coal business on Brooklyn street, Rockville, died at Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, the result of a railroad accident. The body wHAl be trs~ehtv to his father's home in Wind
 aor for burial
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Fire i'm Gettysburg.

A fire in Gettysburg Sunday burned seve- ral buildings close to the gallery of MT. Tip ton, who made the pictures of the Twenty seventh c. ", and his plates of the Twenty
 seventh c. V. pictures and other stocks were
 damaged by smoke and water so that he has
 written Mir. c. NJ Loomis, of this city, that
 he can take no more orders for the pictures
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Death of William Costiean.

William Costigan, well known black smith who worked for Henry Hale & Co.,, died of pneumonia at his home 78 St. John street yesterday morning, aged 47. He had many friends. For some years he was chair man of the Sixth ward Democratic committee. He leaves wife, two sonstand three daugh fara
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
First Snow Since 1857.

Edwin T. Hyde, of West Haven, write from St. Augustine, Florida, under date o December 3, 1885, as follows:
 The first snow since 1857 fell to-day il Jacksonville at II a. m. It is very cold here now for Florida. On Thangsgiving eve ice formed ne-quarter of an inch thick in St. Augustine. Mr. Edward Wilmot and MT. Walter Main, of West Haven, arrived here on the 1st Eyerythinp here is "boomine :;
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Nash street Mission Affairs.

Owing to the storm the oyster supper at the Nash street Baptist Mission will occur o-night, when all who attend will be given a royal supper for small remuneration, be- sides an entertainment of singing, recitations etc. This being an object worthy the sup sort of all large attendance is urged.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
A Groundless Report.

Mrs. John Lyman, of Bridgeport, died very suddenly at her residence, 136 North Washington avenue, yesterday morning from heart disease. It was reported in the neigh borhood that she had been abused by her husband and that her death was the result. This report was found to be groundless.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
What the Members of Admiral Foot
 Post Are Doing.
A House On Fire.

Mir. Ernest Schwenks residence on Center Hill, Naugatuck, caught fire on Tuesday from hot stove which was too close to the wood
 box. Mrs. Schwenck, Mrs. Clark and two other women rushed to the scene in the nick of time and extinguished the fire.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
A MEDLEY

Entertainment At The Dwight Place Church. The young people of the Dwight Place church gave last evening an entertainment in the parlors consisting of quite elaborate kindersymphonie, in which the quacking of ducks and whistling of quail mingled har- moniously with the tinkling triangles and the tones of more legitimate instruments, such as the violin, piano, etc. MT. Frank Langdale, the tenor of the church, and his sister assisted and the affair was a sue nass
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
RnrrIars IfIow Safes Open.

HARTFORD, Dec. 9-Burglars blew open the safes in both the Haddam and Higganunl depots of the Valley railroad last night. They secured but few dollars and few railroad tickata
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
InsfantlY Killed.

The train due here Tuesday night at 10:50 ! from New York struck tramp who was walking on the track, badly mangling him and killing him instantly. The body was left at Stamford
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
IInited Services For Advent.

United services for Advent will be held to- morrow evening in Christ church, where Rev. E. T. Sanford will preach, and in St. Johns church, where Rev. O. E. Woodcock will be the preacher.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Houne For the Frfendless

The lady managers of the Home for the Friendless will hold a fair at the Center church chapel next Wednesday evening for the benefit of the home. The chapel will be handsomely decorated and fancy articles will be sold and a collation. served.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
PATRONIzE THE PEOPLES STORE.

Fancy new crop New Orleans Molasses 5Sc. gal Fancy Porto Rico 4ec gallon. Good Porto Rico 35c gallon. Rock Candy Syrup Soc gallon. Vermont Maple Syrup BOG quart bottle. CranbeFries, best at 7c quart.
 2,OGO Pounds Of Best Java Coffee sold in November No dealer iu New Haven can match us on coffee. And on teas we propose to establish the same reputation we have on coffee. All we ask is trial order.
 On New Nuts The prices are as wholesale figures most any dealer will care to get PaperShen Almonds 32c. Brazils 12c. New Naples Walnuts 16c pound Mixed Nuts 14c. Fiberts 15c. Special prices given by the quantity. R. w. MILLS, 3s2 STATE STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
masa said For Riel.

Mass was said for the repese of the soul oi Louis Riel at St. Laurent's church, Meriden, yesterday morning. There was very large
 attendance of French Canadians.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Catarrh

able disease, liable, if neglected, to develop into serious consumption. Being a constitu- tional disease, it requires constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, act ing through the blood, reaches every part of the system, effecting radical and permanent cure of cartarrh in even it's most severe forms. Prepared by 0. I. Hood & Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
AMERICAN THEATER.

The Nelson Novelty company at the American theater this week is one of the best that has been seen there this season. Nelson and Allen are the great attracti ons of tha show
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
For the SpeakershIp

The friends of J. NJ. Hubbard, of Middle town, are actively pushing his claims for the speakership of the next Houss - OF. dorsod h,, 4l@ arTuuIetown local dailies both Democratic and Republican and by the Gkafa Granva
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10

cannot express my thanks for the benefits have received from one bottle of your Ath- lophoros. I have tried many different rem edies, but did not get any relief to speak of, but can say truly that your Athlophoros has helped me Mrs. Chas H. Clifford, Lincoln Center, Me,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Os Hartford. Conn.,.

O9 E46FIfOE0s OOnMss to take possession in February have very little time to dispose of my stock, and am obliged to sell goods at great sacrifice. This is no humbug, but genuine clearing out and retiring sale.
 Elegant Colored Dress Silks reduced from $1 to 37c
 Elegant velveteens reduced to a5c a yard, all wool, double width
 Cofored Cashme es reduced to 25c a yard, all wool, double width.
 Stylish Dress Goods, 46 inches wide, 25c.
 All wool, double width Empress Cloth reduced to 19c.
 Double width Black Australian Grape reduced to 19c. Elegant Black Matelasse Cloakings reduced from $1.75 to 5Cc yard Good Calicoes 21ac a yard. White Linen Damask Napkins 2c. Good Children's Leggins 5c. Boys Heavy. Mittens 5c Mems and Boys Skull Caps SC. Mems Silk Scarfs 5c. Mems Unlaudred Shirts 1s14c: Mems all wool flannel Bicycle Shirts soc. Chiidren's all wool sc. Elegant Piano Covers reduced from S5 to $1 75 Childrens Calico Dresses 10c. Nice Ham burg Insertion 1c yard. Elegant Colored Brocad- ed Silks 37e One lot good CoTsets. all large sizes, reduced to 10c pair. All our Mousquetaire and 4 Button Kids are reduced to 25c pair. All our white and light colored Button Kios reduced to 10c pair, Good Black Alpaca 10c a yard. La dies Ba1moral Skirts 19c Hand Knit Wool Skirts 25c. Hand Knit Wool Hoods a5c. All wool Knit Fascinators 15c. Ladies' Merino Wool Drawers 17c Great reductions in Blankets and Comfortables Ladies' Gossamer Rubber Cloaks at half price Mems Wool Cardigan Jackets greatly reduced in price, from soc up. Large size Alligator Shopping Bags onls 19c. Marseilles and Crochet Quilts at half value A few single and double Black Mourn ing Cashmere Shawls at less than half price. Be sure and not miss this grand opportunity to buy goods at less than half price at the genuine clear ing out sale of.
 MILIUS FRANK,
 SAB Chapel Street. de FRANKS BUILDING.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
VIII Re Presfdeut.

Charles P. Clark, receiver of the New York & New England railroad, will undoubtedly be elected president of that road as soon as his receivership is terminated, which will be shortly.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10

The base ball games in Hartford last sea son attracted 2s,0OO people and gave the Hartford Ball Park association a profit of $1 ,O00.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
APresent For Everybody

The truth. A beautiful and valuablep pres ent worth twenty-five cents given away with a ten cent package of Virgin salt to introduce it. This, without doubt, is one of the best offers ever made. These presents are now on exhibition by some of the leading grocers. Call and see them. al I'm
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Their First Social.
A Rov skater Drowned.

The first social of the season of the Center church people will be held at the chapel of the church this evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
President Cleveland

Could be fitted to one of the heavy Moscow beaver overcoats we are selling for $12 and S15 or better one for $20 in black, blue or brown at the
 CLUB" CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Meeting of Bank Treasurers

At meeting at the Orange street Savings bank yesterday afternoon there were present Bank Commissioners Hyatt of Norwalk and Williams of New London and representa- tives from banks in New Haven, Waterbury, Hartford, Birmingham and Middletown. The meeting will result, it is said, in leg islative enactment for the further protection of banks and depositors.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Oscar Wilde

Would be well dressed if he wore one of the fine fitting Prince Albert suits sold at the
 'HUB" CLOTHING HOUSE, 112 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Kfn~ Milan

May not win all his battles, but he can get the best overcoat he ever saw for the money, :, $9, at the
 "HUBn CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Newspaper Change.

Mr. Louis 0. Prindle has assumed sole con- trol of the Bridgeport News, having bought the interest of Rufus A. Lyon, who was for mer1y of this city
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Annual Election by Pulaski Chapter
 No. 26. R. A, MI.

At the annual convoeation of Pulaski chapter No. 26, R. A. M., held in their lodge rooms last evening officers were elected as follows for the ensuing year. Henry o. Thomas, NJ. E. H. F.; Albert F. Save, E. E<-s JoIar, T. Dayton. F. S-= Edward N. Hcli- day, treasurer; Jason P. Thomson, secretary W. T. Thomas, 0. of H.; Alexander John son, P. s.; c. H. Hendrickson, R. A. C.; Horace Barnes, tyler; Joseph B. Cunning ham, 1st vail; D. A. Wedmore, 2d vail; Charles T. Hemingway. 3d vail
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Al The Depot-Omce Room Change


 Changes are being made in the new depot and Vice President Reed will take the room which President Watrous has had, Mr. Shepard will occupy MT. Reeds old office and President Watrous will take the room ad- joining MT. Shepards new quarters, former ly Assistant Superintendent Wallace's The public entrance to MT. Watrous' office will be through Stenographer Nettleton's office and Superintendent Shepard's room A Lady's Narrow Escape From Death. Mrs. Charles Beebe of Naugatuck, who re- sides on the hill west of the center had a narrow escape from drowning last Saturday morning. She attempted to dip water from a cask which stood n ar the house, but slip. ped in such Q manner as to fall head foremost into the water and was unable to extricate herself. The cries of her children brought assistance from the neighbors, and not mo- ment too soon, for she was unconscious when taken from the water
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10

M L. Blair, Alderman, 9th ward, Scran- ton, Pa, stated Nov. 9, 'S3: He had used Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for sprains, burns, cuts, bruises and rheumatism. d7 d&w1w
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
BUNNELL's MUSEUM.

It takes more than rainy day to keeI people away from the museum, as it was crowded both afternoon and evening yester
 day when the Corinne Opera company pre- scented the "Mascotte" and s'Chimes of Nor mandy" respectively in very excellent man. ner This afternoon "Capers" will be pro duced and this evening "Girofe Girofia.' D Friday afternoon and evening the new musi- cal comedy "Fizz," Saturday matinee "Ca- pers,'' Saturday evening the ''Mikado."
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
AT THE ARMORY.

City Guards Vote to Have a Ball-The
 Grays' Coming Ball.
 After their regular weekly drill last even ing the City Guard voted to hold masquer- ade ball and fancy dress carnival at the arrnory the night of February 6. The company will hold another meeting one week from last night to appoint ball com mittees.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10

It is most remarkable what an excitement there is about the lately discovered MoXie Nerve Food.
 Fhe apothecaries say it's sale is prodigious If it
 will recover nervousness and tired cut people men tally or physically and make them eat and sleep
 well; rest them while at work and give such pow CTS of endurance; kill the rum thirst and reform drlnkards they say it will it ought to be popu lar It puzzles the doctors as to where it's power comes from. it is so harmless n36 2tawaw
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
DIxeyIn"Adenie''

Would look well in one of the fine English kersey or elysian overcoats selling for SIS and $2O at the
 "HUB" CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church street
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Nmeers Elected.

The Automatic Safety Boiler and Engine company have elected these directors: J. B Robertson, W. B. Franklin, Wm. F. Trow, bridge, B. Rogowski, James M. B. Dwight Charles L. Mitchell, c. M. Ingersoll, F. B Cooper and A. Heaton Robertson. What the Members of Admiral FOOte
 Post Are Doing.
 Members of the Admiral Foote post, G. A R., assisted by members of the Nathan Hale encampment, S. of V, are selling tickets fol the war lectures to be given by MT. John O. Taylor at the Atheneum next week Wednes day, Thursday and Friday.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
Base Ball.

EAST HAMPTON Conn.,, Dec. 9.-Jeremiah Wall, 8 lad of ten years, was drowned here yesterday while skating on small pond.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-10
EntertalnnenIs.
xEGE STREET cHuRcH FAIR.

COLLEGE STREET CHURCH FAIR. The Young Peoples Missionary society of the College street church will hold @ fair this evening. They offer variety of fancy arti- cles suitable for holiday gifts.
 COLONEL INGERSOLL. At the New Haven Opera House this even ing Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll will deliver his lecture entitled Myth and Miracle" and which is said to be the best one of his lectures.