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Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
THE MERIDEN SHOW.
Much Interest And a Good Exhibit
 The Dog Show.

The Dog Show.
 The Meriden poultry show is now in full blast and the dog show opened yesterday in good shape. Several New Haveners were at the exhibit yesterday and quite big delega- tion will visit it to-day.
 The settlers occupy the north side of the gallery, and receive all their callers with a loud welcome. The three Gordon setters and puppies which Charles R. Taylor of Southbridge, Mass, shows are unusually fine looking animals and attract much attention. Among those who exhibit English settlers are Frank Stevenson, ''Prince" and "Rex;" F. A. Cannon, New Haven, "Yale Relton,' B who took first prize at the Yale kennel show, and the bitch "Clara R.n Edward Osborn, of New Haven, exhibits 'sBrant,n and other exhibit ors of settlers are J. A. Thomas, George H. Ives, I. L. Baker, w. B. Hall, Chris. How ard, L. J. Gaines, W. E. Miller and H. J. Rice of New York. E. A. Birdsey exhibits two fox hounds, and J. A. Doolittle of the Elm City Kennel club shows an English greyhound, 'sDan," and an imported Scotch collie, sLeila,'
 Frank Dole, of New Haven, is on hand with his famous 1O-years-old English bull terrier, stYoung Bill,' which has taken over 70 prizes. He is fine thoroughbred dog and with the bitch Scarlet 2d makes an attrac- tive pair of canines. MT. Dole has also the English bull terrier bitch tScarlet 5d" on exhibition. His three dogs are as fine speci- mems of their breed as can be found
 MT. c. P. Jordan, of this city, exhibits a pair of buff Pelzin bantams that attract much attention. A white pair is great rarity and both these exhibits are specially noticeable. Mr. Jordan has also four pair of fine white Leghorn fowls and one pair do, of chicks.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
Clever Esc.ne From Tail

JOLIET, H., Dec. 31.-A clever escape from the Joliet prison was effected last night by Joseph Compton, three year convict sen tenced from Peoria in June last. Compton was employed in one of the shoe shops and st about o'clock yesterday afternoon he got permission to enter the water closet. He cut through the floor and made bis WAY iptq the prison yard. He then climbed the water spout which extended from the roof to the prison yard, then te the roof ef the cell house, attached a rope to a corner of the a hundred feet below, and escaped. This is the first successful escape from inside the walls for over five years. Three years ago Compton escaped from the Peoria jail in bold manner. One hYndrsd dollars reward has been offered for his recaptufe.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
And The Pickle Husband Flees From
 His Bride.

BUFFALO, Dec. 31.-At 8 late hour last night the chief of police was reused by ring at his bell followed by a visit from two ex- cited women. One of them, who said her name was Mrs. Vandeventer, asked the chief to send dispatch to New York for the ar
 rest of her husband, who was running away
 from her. They had been married privately
 five weeks ago, she said, their intention be-
 ing to make their marriage public to-day.
 Her husband, she said, had just deserted her and was going to sail for Europe this morn ing. The official declined to interfere last night as there had been no warrant issued on which to ask the mans detention. She was requested to call at police headquarters to- day. She failed to call. Later developments indicate that a young man well known in this city is in serious trouble. Cyrus c. Vandeventer is his name. For some time past he has been very friendly with a lady who has been known as the Countess De Grasse. To-day the following marriage mo- tice appeared i'll the News:
 Married, September <. 1884, at Peters church. C. Clarke Vandeventer and Evelyn Wentworth.
 Evelyn Wentworth is the name of the countess. It is stated by her friends that Vandeventer has been much infatuated by her charms for year past and asked her to marry him, which she did after much i'm portunity on h1s part He was since per suaded by over -oficious friends that she was not fit companion for him. Vandeventer is about 25 years of age and is grandson of the late Cyrus Clarke and inherited part of his property. Vandeventer was once part ner in the hardware firm of Weed & Co.,, but quarrelled with member of the firm and afterwards sold out his in terest. He was 8 prominent member of St. Pauls church and was the superintend- ent of the Sunday school for 8 time. After considerable talk separation was agreed upon Mrs. Vandeventer came to this city to consult her attorney upon the terms and expected to meet her husband, but instead she met his lawyer. This treatment at the hands of the man who had promised to cher ish, love and protect her excited her ire and she protested in the most emphatic way upon being put off in that manner. She said she was his wife and should have her rights no matter what might transpire. His failure to put in an appearance compelled her ts resort to every means to assert her title of wife and has been the means of giving publicity to the story
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
THE NEW YORK MUDDLE.

A Man Nominated And Confirmed For
 Commissioner 0fPubltc Works.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-On December 10 the terms of Hubert o. Thompson as com missioner of public works and E. H. Lacomb as corporation counsel of this city expired. As the patronage of the former office during the next few yearsswin be enormous on ae- count of the building of the new Croton aqueduot, there was much strife and bar gaining among the local political factions to secure the place for man who should ad- minister it in their interest. It was under stood that if the appointment could be delay ed until January the new Mayor would re- appoint MT. Thompson. On the other hand it was hoped by MT. Thompson's opponents that by seeq9sgiisRlg %! combination of rammany and Republican members of the board o!t ot aldermen Mayor Edson could obtain the con firmation of some nominee other than MT. Thompson despite the County Democratic members opposition. In this view the name of FiszJohn Porter was sent in, but the plan failed and Porter's nomination was ta- bled. A nomination for corporation counsel was at the same time rejected. Before the Mayor could send III OGueT uOmlud- tions an injunction was obtained by the
 Thompsen faction restraining the Mayor from nominating and the board from coz firming any successor to MT. Thompson. This injunction wss issued on the strength of affiaavits that a corrupt deal had been made to secure the confirmation of an appointee and that bribes had been offered by the May or. It was expected that by means of such iajunctions the time up to January 1 could be consumed, aater Whissh Whissha Mayer Grace oaulsdi appoint without having to ask confirmation by the aldermen, as the new law which goes into effect ea thet day gives the Mayor absolute appointing power. At o'clock to-day, however, the Mayor having been advised by eminent counsel that the injunction against him was null and void sant into the aldermen, who had defied the court by meeting, SAs Iasne oi ex-Lieutenant Governor William Dorsheimel | for corporation counsel. It was rejected whereupon the name of Rollin M. Squire was submitted for commissioner of public l works, and at once confirmed by a vote of twenty-two yeas, the other tive aldermen being excused from l voting. The nominatian pf Hr. sq.ire
 seemed to give perfect satisfaction to all fac tions, and though generally understood that l there had been deal, no one seemed tc
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
3nard aud 9nn1us.
A Mew Yearss Gis

A New Years Gift. To Husband, Son. Father, Brother or Friend of the stEIGHM HE PATENT SHERT.ss Would prove most acceptable and enjoyable pres ent as it's bosom never wrinkles or breaks in wear ing and by it's principle is more PERFECT IN han other Shirts when made to order Fur =" Only to be had in this city of
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 Postal
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
SULLIVAN IN THE PLAY. He BoHes With Mike Donovan And
 Denies Some Reportss

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Those who went to the Brooklyn Academy of Music tonight ex- peoting to see slugging match between Brian McKenna and Sullivan were disap- pointed as Mike Donovan was substituted for the former. The audience was different from that which generally attends sparring exhibitions, the reason being assigned to the fact that Brougham's SLcttery of Life" was the attraction and the sparring was only incidental to the play. Near the end of the second act Frank Mordaunt, the actor, introduced the pugilists, taking occa- sion to deny on behalf of Sullivan the allega- ton that the champion had struck waiter girl in Boston, The snasring which followed was very scientific and entirely free from slugging. Throughout the three short rounds the champion fought very fast and Donovan stood up well to his work. In conversation after the boxing Sullivan de- clared the stories circulated against him to have been nlanufaesurad with the intent to iniure him and expressed his purpose to re- turn to Boston after the close of his engage ment on Saturday night and institute legal proceedings against the parties who started the stories.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
Reduced TeIegraph Rates.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The Baltimore and Ohio telegraph company announces the fol lowing rates beginning to-day: Ten cents for ten words between New York and Phila- delphia, Baltimore, Washington, Boston, Providence, Hartford, Waterbury, Fall River, Newport, New Bedford and Gloucester. The rates heretofore be- tween these points have been from fifteen to thirty-fve cents. The rate between New York and Chicago is reduced from fifty cents 10 fifteen cents; be- tween New York and Buffalo from twenty five cents to twenty cents; between New York and Pittsburg from thirty cents to twenty cents; beween New York and Cincin- nati, Cleveland and Columbus from forty cents to twenty cents, and between New York and Indianapolis, St. Louis, etc., from fifty cents to twenty cents. Between New York and all points in New England south and west of Boston ten cents. These are re- auctions from the former fifty, thirty-five and twenty-five cent rates. Like reductions are made over all parts of the Baltimore and Ohio lines. The night rates will be fifteen cents for fifteen words cent word to all Baltimore and Ohio points. The rate for messages between any two points in any city will be ten cents
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. NEW YEARS AT ALBANY. Last Duties of CleVe-
 lands Staff. THE PLIGHT 0FAB BRIDE Deserted Four Weeks
 After Marriage. TRADE IN NEW ENGLAND. The Last Year One of
 Prosperity.
TRADE IN NEW ENGLAND.
CLEvELANDss NEW YEARS.

The Last Duties of His Staff To-Day. ALBANY, Dec. Ex-Governor Cleveland was besieged by callers to-day, especially au- tograph seekers who believe that the few re- maining days will be their last opportunity to secure his signature. In the afternoon 9 phreno1ogist took possession of an office chair and for an hour studied Governor Cleveland intently from remote corner of the room. Afterwards he expressed his con- clusions that Governor Cleveland possessed marked executive abilities and his predomi- mating traits of character were will and re- sisting powers, Qualities" he added, "the politicians of Washington will very quickly find out to their chagrin and disappoint- ment." A pathetic incident was the arrival of MT. Loftus to pay his respects to the Gov ernor with his six year old son, who is total ly blind, an inmate of the New York institu- tion for the blind, where thirty years ago the President-elect was teacher. There were several callers of note to-day. Dr. B. B Nims, accompanied by ex-Lieutenant Gov ernor Trask of Massachusetts, called to pay their respects, did also Congressman Blanchard of Louisiana, Charles H. Davis, auditor of the Pullman Car comp any, and n1S IrleHQ supreme COurG ouuSe U. A. Locu- rane of Georgia. The latter gentleman came here to see the Governor for the express purpose of forming his acquaintance and pleasantly stated after the call that he sought no office for himself or friends. In the af- ternoon W. Pierce Bell, of Washington, and General Austin Lathrop, of the Governors staff, also called.
 The ladies of the executive mansion will not ''receive" tomorrow. Governor Cleve- land between the hours of@12 and 2 p. m. will receive callers at the executive chamber After the executive chamber levee the Gov ernor will entertain his staff at dinner in the executive mansion. To-morrow's duties will be the last the staff will perform for the Gov ernor and the dinner will sever the relations which have existed between the chief of the citizen militia and his staff.
 No decision has been reached in the case of Sheriff Davidson. The Governor is patient ly reviewing the sheriff's answer.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
Sons of St. George.

Red Cross lodge No. 162, Sons of St. George, held their regular monthly sociable on New Years eve in their lodge room build ing. The chairman E. M. Bowman, intro duced the w. F., George Robbins, who made an interesting address. M. J. Fletcher pre- sided at the piano and during the evening sang some very fine selections accompanied by his daughter. Brother D. Durham, of Wallingford, and E. J.. Winder, of this city, sang some very humorous comic songs. The following brothers of the lodge. sang during the evening: Stephenson, Harrison and Allywin. MT. Matten of Southington- Brother E. Tompkins and MT. J. Fletcher gave some fine recitations. The entertain ment closed by singing "Auld Lang Syne." All were highly entertained. The next so- ciable will take place the fourth Wednesday in January. All Englishmen and their friends are cordially invited
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR.
A Review of the Trade i'm New Eng
 land,

A Review of the Trade in New Eng.
 land.
 BOSTON, Dec. 31.-The Globe will issue an extra tomorrow giving a thirty-four column review of the business of the country for 1884, the bulk of the space being devoted to the volume of trade, profits and losses in the leading New England cities. In it's summary the Globe says The number of buildings erected in Boston has been larger for 1884 than for any year since the one following the great fire. The dividends paid have been larger than in '79, 'S1 or '82. The net in come>of the States eight broad guage rail roads shows gain of $21S, ,073. One of the most striking features of 1884 is the increase in the deposits in the savings banks of Massa- chusetts. They amount to $262, 716, 146, or $10, 100, 900 more than year ago. The open ac- counts number s26, ,00s, an increase of 19,99s within the year. Reports from New England cities show that business done the past year has not been much smaller than that of the year previous, and there is 8 unanimous feeling that 1885 is to be a year in which a we'll managed business can be made to pay and pay handsomely. There are no reports of anticipated cut downs in wages and many gooQ orders TOT manufactured articles for the coming year, There has never been year, as ali reports show, better for architects and building than the last, and carpenters and masons have had plenty of work at very fair wages. In the boot and shoe towns the prospects of the coming year are excellent and the manufacturers in this line are not only hopeful, but confident. The cotton manufacturing towns have seen pret- ty hard year, but there is every indication that wage cutting is at an end and that the production the coming year will be much ford, Lowell and Lawrence all report in- creased prosperity during the year and hopeful outlook for 1885. In Lowell wages have not been reduced for year and there is no indication of another cut Chelsea re- ports the most prosperous year in the past twenty. hayerhil, in the boot and shoe trade, is receiving many orders from the South and West,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01

know just where it came in. The new com missioner is lawyer by profession, an inde- pendent Democrat in politics, and some three years ago was member of the Boston water board. He has not been much known in New York politics and many hear of him now for the first time. It was noticed early to-day, when Mayor Edson's office was guarded by 8 force of police who admitted no one without special orders, that MT. Squire had no difficulty in passing the formidable array of b1uecoats. It is not believed that the Thompson faction will give up the fight for their man even yet and the rumor goes that by proceedings for contempt of court, quo warranto and other convenient legal processes this afternoons action of the Mayor and aldermen will be practically nullifed and MT. Thompson will continue, perhaps for years, to be commis- sioner of public works de facto, with all the political power which that implies. No fur ther nomination for corporation counsel has vel been made
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

Bids Opened for supplies-Complaints
 Against the Style of Rails Laid by
 Horse Railroad Companies.
 A meeting of the Board of Public Works was held last evening. Present Messrs Pond {presiding), Feldman, Stackpole, Craw- ford and Fuller.
 Bids for granite basin heads were opened as follows: John Beatty, $50 per set Smith Granite Co.,, $37.75 per set; John Maxwell & Son, $33; William Kaehrle, $33. 50
 The contract was awarded to John Beatty of Leet's Island.
 Order from the Court of Common Council for continuation of the block pavement on Brewery street rom it's present terminus to Long Wharf was tabled until spring.
 A petition signed by E. A. Chatfeld and others, complaining of the style of center bearing rails being laid by the various horse railroad companies in the city as dangerous to the publ and injurious to vehicles and asking that the laying of these rails be stopped, was read.
 Julius Tyler appeared in favor of the peti- tion, which he said was signed by large number of business men and taxpayers. He asked that time for hearing be fixed. The time for a hearing was fixed for We'd nesday evening, January II.
 W. w. Ward appeared before the Board in regard to T rail that the West Haven horse railroad company have laid on Portsea street. He said the company obtained permission of the Mayor to lay the rail and those who had passed through the street liked it very much. He said the rail was level with the street and did not interfere with vehicles crossing the track.
 The trouble seemed to be that the company had never obtained permission from the Court of Common Council to lay this kind of rail and were therefore liable to a fine of s100 for laying without permission. The Board voted to notify the West Haven com pany not to lay any more rails within the limits of the city.
 The order for the layout of Lombard street from James street to Laurel street was read. The city engineer was instructed to make 8 map and the clerk to notify parties in interest of 8 hearing.
 The chairman was requested to see the cor poration counsel and ascertain if it was too late topetition the legislature for an act to pre- vent the laying of but single railroad track in Meadow street when the same shall be widened.
 The Board approved bills for the month of December as follows: General account, $5,- O4S; sewers, $920, e.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
A BRIDES SAD FATE.
Killed by Opium One Month Af
 Her Marriage.

Killed by Opium One Month After
 Her Marriage.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 51.-Last week Mrs McSweeny, twenty-five years old, of Coun- cil Bluffs, Ia., came to New Orleans with 6 party of friends to visit the exposition Friday she strayed away from her friends at the park and was not discovered until Mon day. Detectives then located her in a house in Carollton where her friends found her conscious, but unable to make clear state ment. She died yesterday from what the coroner pronounces meningitis. It seems she became unconscious at the grounds from eating opium and was carried by an unknown man to the house. She had been married only one month. Her husband arrived to- night
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
Irving VIII skip St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 31.-Marcus R. Mayer, San Francisco agent for Henry Irving, ar rived in this city this morning. He said: 'sIrving will not come to St. Louis He stops at Chicago next week where he plays four weeks and then returns to Washington In mapping out his route he told me express 1y to strike out St. Louis and Cincinnati. ? In answer to question as to whether Irving lost money he said: ''Weu no, but he only made S14,0OO during the week he played here. He doubled that amount in Washing
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
RANDALL DOING NASHVILLE. Welcomed Everywhere as the Chest o1
 the South.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 31.-Mr. Randall and party left the Maxwell House at 10 o'clock this morning and proceeded in carriages to the Vanderbilt university where they were cordially received by the faculty of that in stitution. Chancellor Garland received the
 arty and introduced MT. Randall to the pro N.cssors and students. MT. Randall then de- ivered speech on education to the students and was followed by Hon. William McAdoo on the same subject. After careful inspec- tion of the buildings and departments the party proceeded to Belle Meade where they arrived at noon. The visiting strangers were Introduced by General Jackson, after which refreshments were served On their return the party stopped to inspect the famous horses More refreshments followed and the visitors re-entered their carriages at 1 o'clock and re- turned to the city. From S:30 this evening to midnight reception was held at the Her mitage club. MT. Randall will leave in the morning for Birmingham, Ala, where he will remain one day.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
\ Few Hundred Dollars VIII Sc

A Few Hundred Dollars Will Se-
 cure 8 Good Home.
 A@ ONE FAMILY HOUSE, 200 Atwater street E;: House and barn, 29 Auburn street.. Two fam M&sssA ily house, Mo- il Clay street. Two-famy house 460 Orchard street. All be sold low if sold within ten days. Also for rent first floor 7s Wool sey street; first floor 10 Newha street, 115 Portsea street. Portsea street; BIO Congress avenue, and second floor g Auburn street.
 A. M. HOLMES. HOUSE MOVER, OFFICE 69 CHURCH STREET. no15
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
ALL ON BOARD KILLED. Explosion of a Tugboat's Boiler and
 Four Lives Lost.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-At G:30 this evening the tug Admiral of the Union Towing con- pany exploded her boiler in the river near the Halstead street bridge, killing all on board. They were: H. W. Beal, superin- tendent of the company; Andrew Green, master of the tug; Joseph Hazan, engineer; William Bowman, fireman. hundred feet from the scene. The other bodies have not been discovered up to mid night. Captain James Grant of the schoo- ner Sunrise, which was moored near by, was burned in the neck and face. The boiler was thrown five hundred feet away
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
Amateurs at the American.

Tomorrow will be what is known as anna teurs' night at the American Theater, wher 8 general invitation is extended by Manager Eldridge to all persons who wish to make their debut on the stage. Quite number have already accepted his invitation and will appear the boards in conjunction with the regular company. The most interesting of the amateur exhibitions will be the clog dancing contest, for purse of $50, between Nick Conway, of Southington, and John Mccarthy, of New Haven, which bids fair to be close and interesting. Both men have many friends and packers, and it is quite certain that they will rally in force to cheer their favorite. Altogether it will be an in- teresting night at the American Theater
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-01
The Fall ofa shop wall.

DETROIT, Dec. 31.-Shortly after 12 o'clock to-day the west wall of Wilson Bros.' large carriage factory on Grand River avenue fell with great crash, doing considerable dam age but fortunately without causing loss of life Five bricklayers and several carpenters had close call and two of them were seri- ously injured, James Cleveland being hurt in the back and neck and Barney McTague be- ing injured about the head.