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Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-29
THE sTARFIsH PEST,

Though the starfish threatens the extermi- nation of the deep water oysters along the Connecticut shore the legislature refused to tax the State with the expense of destroying this oyster pest. MT. Seymour has therefore introduced bill in Congress, which if passed would entail that expense upon the govern ment. The object is certainly good one Unless the starfish exterminated the deep
 water oysters will be sooner or later. There is no doubt about that, and though the ingenuity of fishermen practical and fishermen scientific and learned has been
 brought to bear on the problem of extermi- nation for some years no way has been dis covered of destroying starfsh except by dredging the beds, removing the starfsh from the oysters and then throwing the oys- ters back into the water. It is long, tedi- ous and costly job, and if thoroughly done from Greenwich Point to Stonington Bay will cost a great deal of money. Every one of the great deep water beds must be dredged thoroughly, the starfish killed and the oys- ters thrown back again. But there are good many lawyers in the State who doubt the wisdom of calling upon the general gov ernment to send it's dredge here and to spend money for the benefit of an almost exclusive local industry. For all purposes except navigation the water of the Sound up to limit fixed by the courts belong to Connecti- cut, and lawyers say that the great tobacco raisers of the Connecticut valley might, with just as much propriety, call upon Congress to send the men and money to kill the tobacco worm as to kill the starfish. The oyster growers on the other hand and in reply to the lawyers say that if the government or State owned tobacco fields adjoining those of the farmers, and the farmers after clearing off the worms found their crop being destroyed by worms from the government or public fields, it would clearly be the duty of the government to rid it's possessions of the de- stroying enemy. The oyster industry, which is great and growing one, will make a very strong effort to secure favorable action by COnQress
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The New Haven List.

The above is the title of little society work which was published two or three weeks ago by the requisite authority and sanction It gives ttThe New Haven List" of ''sooiety people," This work is the first of it's kind published in New Haven. It is intended for the use of society people who wish to know whom to invite to their houses and whose calls it is fashionably safe to re- turn. The compiler has written preface as follows:
 In presenting this book to the public I have en deavored to make accuracy the chief characteristic of the work. The difficulty of procuring the names of the society people New Haven will be readily understood If there omissions in the list they are due to my inability to obtain all of the in- formation desired.
 The book is not supposed to be Blue Book. but is simply intended as visiting list and as matter of convenience in making out invitations.
 THE COMPILER.
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A Great Mistake

has heretofore been made in the treatment of rheaanatism, neuralgia and nervous or sick headache. This is evidenced by the failure on the part of thousands of sufferers to find relief, even though they have exhausted the skill of various physicians and tried numer- ous o-called remedies. To such Athlophor- os is offered as a safe, sure, and quick cure Its success has been phenomenal, and yet it is not surprising because it will do all that is claimed for it. The Athlophoros Go. will vestigation to reliable parties who have been cured by it.
 69 Ruggles St., Providence, R. I.
 There is no use of talking or complaining of having rheumatism. Just buy bottle or two of Athlophoros and you won't know what rheumatism is after you take them. I was down with that disease fourteen weeks, had the doctor attending me, was helpless and suffered much pain; well I was so low it was necessary to have two men to assist and move me in bed. I then, on the advice of a friend who had tried it, commenced us- ing Athlophoros. Two hours after using it, why could use my limbs around. The inn provement was so marked and quick all had good laugh, so you may know there was change. We'll I kept on taking the medicine till I used nearly three bottles. Yes sir, that stuff is the best thing in the coun- try for the cure of rheumatism. like it and could keep on taking it until the ''cows come home." VIM. N. BROWN.
 Three doses of Athlophoros relieved me from a very acute attack of inf1ammatory rheumatism in nine hours. Iconsider it an invaluable remedy for rheumatic affections, and esteem it pleasure to recommend Ath- lophoros. HENRY L. HALL,
 Editor Journal, Willimantic, Conn.
 Every druggist should keep Athlophoros and Athlophoros Pills, but where they can not be bought of the druggist the Athlophor- os Co.,, 112 Wall st., New York, will send either (carriage paid) on receipt of regular price which is $1 per bottle for Athlophoros and soc for Pills.
 For liver and kidney diseases, dyspepsia, indiges- tion, weakness, nervous debility, diseases of wo- men, constipation, headache, impure blood, &c., Athlophoros Pills are unequalled.
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Milford

BY MIR. sHEPARD-THE PosToFFICE-THE
 SAVINGS BANK-CHRIsTMAs IN THE TOWN
 PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
 MILFORD, Dec 28.-Mr H. G. Shepard, of New Haven, delivered the temperance ad- dress in the Town hall last Sunday after noon.
 The pews in the First church were sold last Thursday. The Plymouth church offer theirs on Saturday, Jan. 1.
 Wingfeld c. Graham has been making his customary visit in town.
 George Bosworth has returned from Boston for short visit with his friends here.
 Postmaster Clark has been confined to his home during the past week, and his assist ant, Sherman B., Smith, has performed the numerous and responsible duties of the office with most efficient ability.
 At ths semi annual meeting of the direc- tors of the Milford Savings bank held last Tuesday evening 8 dividend of 4115 per cent. was declared. The aggregate of deposits is about $160 ,000.
 The Methodist people of this place made a joyful occasion of Christmas this year by celebrating on Christmas eve with a service and tree in their church. The happiest per son, no doubt, was the pastor, Rev. F. Saun- ders, for he had the good wishes of all and a handsome present besides-a gold watch and purse of money were presented him.
 A pleasant gathering of the young friends of MT. and Mrs. George Elmer was held at the residence of Nehemiah T. Clark on Fri day evening.
 The Christmas festival of St. Peter's Sun- day school was held Tuesday evening of this week at the rectory. It was 8 pleasant oc- casion, adding one more to the list of happy gatherings held this season by these active church workers.
 The following officers were elected at the annual ecclesiastical meeting of Plymouth church last Tuesday evening: Clerk, George A. Roberts; society's committee,se Allen s. Clark, A. A. Baldwin, Sanford Hawkins, N. T. Smith, c. w. Baldwin, Jabez W. Smith; collector, Theodore Stone; treasur ar, George A. Roberts; slip committee, Jabez w. Smith, Theodore Stone, George A. Roberts, San ford Hawkins, Dr. J. s. Carroll. The report of the treasurer showed @ balance of ninety six dollars in the treasury above the current expenses. The large debt that has been a burden to the church has all been provided for, and the event is to be celebrated by a jubilee service at an early date. The efforts of the ladies of the First church in giving sale of fancy articles and supper at the Town hall last Tuesday and Wednes- day evenings was attended with success. The old folks concert attracted large audience the second evening and the songs of Eye olden time" were we'll rendered under the direction of Mir. James w. Beach, who is a thorough musician.
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gaf1rnads.
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TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS FOLLOWS FOR NEW YORK-*3:5S (daily except Monday,
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 for o4S sS .s aoo Fn td s9 stsm s9s
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 Harlem River. s7.00, 7:30 way to Bridgeport
 sS:38, 10:15 m., Sundays, H3:58. *4:40, 500 @.
 m., *24O 500 630 *7:00, 7:20 *s:3s p. m. WASHINGTON NIGHT EXPRESS VIA HARLEM
 RIVER RIyERTbeaves at .1l;5o P m. daily. stops at FOR BOSTON VIA sPR1NaFIE1D-.1:os night,
 6:52, S:00, s11:05 Q H., s1:16, 3:12, s6:26 D. m.
 Sundays, *1:02 night, +6:26 p. m.
 FOR BOSTON VIA NEW LONDON AND PROvI-
 DENCE-"1:3o a: m.. '10:se a. m., fast express
 t12:25 noon. Newport Express trains "10:30 a FOR BOSTON ,si <, VIA VI HARTFORD AND NY &N
 E: R-s2so a. m. daily.
 sos 9. m, 1.25 p. m., *5.o5 p. m. fast express FOR HARTFORD. SPRINGFIELD AND MERIDEN, ETC.-*12:15 night, *1:02 night, (s2:3O a. m to noon, "1:16, 3:12, 5:o7 (5:55 Q Hartford,
 *6:s6. SIP, S:45 ?. m. Sundays s1:o2 night. FOR NEW LONDON. M Erc-.1:so night, SOS. *10:3O. 11:t5 a. m., *4:00, 4:20, 6:1s, (935 D. m way to Guilford goes no farther.) Sundays t1225 noon, *1:30 night.
 VIA B. N. Y. AIR LINE DIVISION for Middle all stations at 8:05 m,1 25 *5:O5 6:15 p.m Sun days, *5:05 D. m. Connect at Middetown with Conn. Valley R. R., and at Willimantic with N Y. & N. E. and N. L. & N. R. R.. at Turnervle with Colchester Branch. Trains arrive in New Haven at 915 e m., -:22, *6:55, S:55 D. m. o. M. SHEPARD, General Superintendent. sExpress trains.
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FeR MEN ONLY.

 Devotional Meetings of the Young
 Mems Christian Association. An innovation will be made with the be- ginning of the new year in the customary services held by the association. Each Sum day morning at 9:30:: 0::o'clock a service for men only will be conducted by the young men in the following churches:
 January 2-Calvary Baptist church. January 9-George street M. E. church January 16-Humphrey street Congregational church.
 January 23-First M. E. church.
 January 30-Dwight Place church. February 6-First Baptist church. February 18-Church of the Redeemer (Congrega- tionaD.
 February 20-St John street M. E. church. February 27-United church (CongregahonaD. March g. Howard avenue church. March 13-Davenport church.
 March 20-Crand street Baptist church. March 27-East Pearl street M E. church. A meeting will be held Sunday afternoons at half past at the association rooms. Spe- cial efforts will be made to have good music. An orchestra will lead the singing. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock the weekly meeting will be held.
 As has been the custom, morning prayer will be held each morning at 10 o'clock. All young men are cordially invited to attend any or all these services.
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years of age, has received $2, 400 back pension money on account of the killing of her son in the war. Patrick Green, of the same town, has been granted pension and back pay for disability incurred in the service.
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FAIR HAVEN.
Patriarchs Militant-Vessel Interests
 General Matters.

Mrs. o. F. Case, of Baltimore, has been visiting in town for several days past.
 Polar Star lodge No. 77, I. O. O. F., will elect officers January 12.
 The schooner Van Name 6 King, largely owned in this place, has arrived from Balti- more at Bridgeport with coal.
 Many Fair Haven members of Sassacus encampment, Patriarchs Militant, will at tend the annual promenade concert and ball to be held at Lincoln rink next Saturday night.
 The schooner W. W. Converse will leave for New York in few days to load with lumber for Charleston, s. c.
 The schooner c. H. Valentine is now at Newport News waiting to load for New York The Fair Haven owners of the vessel were considerably worried concerning her, as they feared that she had been blown out to sea by the recent severe blows.
 Henry H. Foster ot Boston, Mass, was in town yesterday.
 The owners of steam dredges are having the names of their vessels painted on the stern in compliance with the regulations of the custom house.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-29
Drunkards Saved.

The sales of the Moxie Nerve Food are said to aggregate 5,023, TAI bottles the first 15 months. It is estimated that it has saved 22S, 900 drunkards and restored 3S9, ,00O nervous wreeks. Its popularity has never been exceeded in the history of trade. There are but few dealers in the U s. who do not sell it.
 People who have told their friends that the liquor and tobacco habits are too strong to be broken off positively have no excuse now. It is known all over the country that the Moxie Nerve Food is substitute for both, leaving no morbid capacities or bad effects, but solid vigorous health. d29 W SEW
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Death of Mrs. George s. WoodruG:


 The beloved wife of George s. Woodruff, driver of steamer No. 8, died yesterday morning at quarter-past eight o'clock after a severe illness of two weeks duration from nervous prostration. Her sickness did not become alarming until within a few days, when all hope was abandoned. The deceased was well known in this city, having been lifelong resident, and was much admired for her noble traits of character and her many good qualities of mind and heart. She was thirty-two years of age and leaves two children, boy and girl. The many friends of MT. Woodruff deeply sym pathize with him in this his hour of affiiction. The funeral will take place from the late residence of the deceased, 28 Edwards street, on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-29
sEcoND REGlmKNr.

Reported Resignation of Colonel
 LOOmis-New Uniforms.
 It was stated yesterday by several military men that Lieutenant Colonel Henry Loomis had sent ill his resignation as lieutenant colonel of the Second regiment. Colonel Leavenworth has written letter to Colonel Loomis stating that he hoped the talk of his resignation was only rumor and unfounded The resignation has not yet reached the adjutant generals office.
 It is said that the Blues will be the first company to appear in the new uniforms. Captain Embler has received the new uniforms for his company and on Thursday night the men will be drilled in their new uniforms.
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Rev. MT. Piddock.

Rev. c. A. Piddock, who resigned his charge at Middletown as pastor of the Bap- tist church to become State Baptist mission ary, concludes his pastorate December 31. Next Saturday he comes to New Haven to enter upon his new duties with the new year.
 The Rev. s. Washington. of Essex, will preach next Sunday in the Midd1etown church. MT. Piddock was presented with a beautiful writing desk Monday by members of the Bible class which he has taught for six
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He has successfully treated more cases of Sperma- torhoea, Seminal Weakness and all Diseases O. the Generative Organs than any other physician living and his experience and skill avail in every instance in restoring the sufferer to sound health ard spriss Hundreds of letters from grateful patients can Ie seen at the doctors office.
 pr. Lyon has discovered a remedy which is cer. tain cure for Dumb Ague, Chills and Fever and AL Malarial Complaints.
 All letters sent to the Doctor will be confidential ly attended to, and in NO CASE shall confidenc be ABUSED. Write if you do not call ill perso n, describing your symptoms and duration of the dig ease, and medicines appropriate to your case vii be sent to your address or any address you desire by express in packages secure from observation.
 Consultation advice and medicue given fer on e dollar or more, according to the severity and n a. ture of the case.
 Office hours, a. m. to p. m. Open Sunday evenings
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TO MALES

Who are suffering from the errors of youth, los manhood, etc., and find themselves weakened and debiitated. and also those suffering from yenerea diseases: Dr. Lyon will prove to you that he CAN and WILL CURE YOU. Hundreds of advertise ments appear in papers with statements of marvel. ous cures which TEMPT MANY TO SEND SOME WORTHLESS MEDICINES which not only FATI. OF AF- FoRD1NG THE RELIEF DESIRED but also RUIN THE PATIENTS CONSTITUTION. Do not trust your self to those leeches who prey upon the but call at the doctor and you will never re. gret it.
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Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for 'chil- dren teething is the prescription of one of th. best female nurses and physicians in the United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething it's value is incalculable. It relieves the child from pain, cures dysen tery and diarrhoea, gripping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving health to the child it
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TO FEMALES:

The special diseases to which females are subject are treated with perfect success by Dr. Lyon The doctor has made those diseases a special study for over third of a century, and his success has been as gratifying as it has been complete. Therefore all ladies suffering from any diseases incidental to their sex will find in Dr. Lyon true friend and skilled physician and who is competent to treat all those diseases and effect permanent cures in the shortest possible time
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gledira1.

Copied from a Portrait 23O Years Old.
 When Elihu Yale founded that time hon. ored institution of learning, Yale College, he struck blow at ignorance that has rever- berated for more than two centuries through out the length and breadth of the land, and placed his name in the foremost rank of Americas public benefactors But greater scourge than ignorance is now running rampant in our midst. Do you know what ails you when you have dull headache; ; no appetite; nothing tastes good that you eat; specks pass before your eyes; low spirits; an irritable and pcevish temper; bowels con- stipated; an appearance of red or white brick dust in the urine; tired feeling and don't know what ails you? You have fallen a victim to that modern scourge, Maso1To. Nothing on this earth will tone you up SO quickly and arrest the progress of Malaria as Lewis Red Jacket Bitters, the only sure cure for Dumb Ague, Chills and Fever, and all forms of Malaria Don't wait till you are on your back but begin at once the use of Lewis Red Jacket Bitters.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-29
The 23O Girls-A Fine Christmas DIn-

The officers of the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls return thanks to Messrs. Bunce, Hagen, Mckee, Bernhard, Pelton & King and others of MiddletoMn, Mrs. w. H. Smith of New Britain, Mrs. s. P. Candee of New Haven, Mrs. Mary B. Smith of Wethers- field and Miss Mary Simpson of Boston for such donations as enabled the two hundred and thirty girls in the school to remember Christmas day of 1886. A number of former pupils in this school came from various parts of the State and were heartily welcomed. Some were accompanied by their husbands and children
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A FAMOUS WAR CORRESPONDENT.

The famous war correspondent and artist, Henry K. Wilcox, grandson of the late Dea- con Jesse Case of this town, died at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y., few weeks ago, aged about 52 years. He was with the Union army at the battle of Antietam and brought home many relics of that terrible conflict. In 1876 he sketehed several prominent views along the Connecticut Western railroad in this vicinity for the picture papers of New York-Hartford Courant.
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Public Benefactors.

You cannot obtain purer or better table salt than Saltine, put up by the Saltine com pany of New Haven, Conn. It is entirely free from adulteration and will go twice as far in seasoning as any other salt ever put upon the market. It is put up especially for family use in convenient form and costs only five cents for a large package at all grocers'. Trv it.
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LARS.
roa N;.Lo1.h.. hoo,

Ferris Nichols has been employed in the needle department of the Wheeler & Wilson company in Bridgeport for years. Recently Leeds, England, informing him that a fortune was awaiting him in the Court of Chance1y, Bank of England, amounting to the enormous sum of $11, ,000, 900. MT. Nichols regarded the letter as pretty fair joke and paid no further attention to the matter. Recently he received another letter from the British American claim agency telling him he is the only surviving heir to the immense fortune.
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Court NOles.

The case of Friend T. Dickinson, charged with failing to cancel cigar stamps, was post poned yesterday by Commissioner Platt to Tuesday, January 4, District Attorney Stan- ton being away.
 Commissioners Mix and Wagner heard yes terday forenoon the claim of Louis E. Ryder against Joseph F. McKeon for $960 for rent and expenses. In the afternoon MT. Ryder withdrew his claim.
 Trustees Niles and Newton, who have harge of the insolvent affairs of the R. l.. Spencer company, yesterday began to look over the claim of c. 0. Ford for $2,900 for advertising. NIT. Niles expected that it would take at least week to examine and decide the claim. The next largest claim is that of the Wallingford National bank for $15, ,000 for money loaned, and following these are some twenty claims of $3,0OO and S5, 900 each.
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Einan1iaI.
A Better Tone to SpecuIatIon-Readin
 the Feature of the Dealings-PrIces
 Go Up and Close at the Hest of the
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Go Up and Close at the Best of the Day.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 2S. The stock market was dull again this morning, but the tone was frmer and at noon most of the socks from 1-1A per cent. higher than at the close of yesterday. The strength of the market was due in part to the absence of any selling by London and partly to the announcement that the strike the Reading lines had been adjusted. Speculative interest centered chiefly in Reading, St. Paul. Jersey Central, Louisville and Nashville, Lackawanna, Lake Shore and Union Pacific. Out side of these stocks dealings were very limited scale. Up to noon only S1. 900 shares had changed day. There was eady buying of all the leading stocks. Reading the feature and advanced on every transaction. Tho buying of the stock was accelerated by the settlement of the strike on the road Jersey Central, Lackawanna, St. Paul, Un- ion Pacific and Western Union were also conspicu- ously strong and active The highest prices of the day were made in the final dealings. The advance for the day ranged from A to 3A per cent, the lat in Cameron Coal. The sales for the dayamounted to 212, 900 shares.
 Money closed at per cent. which was the low est. The highest rate was per cent. Exchange closed firm Posted rates 4.s0141 4S41a; actual rates 4.T97z@4.s0 for sixty days; 4S3s4@ ASA for demand.
 Governments closed firm.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires of
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STATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Southington.

SouthingtOn.
 SoUTH1NGToN, Dec. 28.-There will be a town meeting at the Town hall Monday af- ternoon.
 John R. Boyle, seventy-six years of age, was in apparent good health Saturday and on Sunday was taken ill and during Monday night died.
 Edgar L. Stow was elected counsellor of Unity council No. Il, O. U. A. M., Monday evening.
 Miss Claire Scott will appear in the Town hall Monday evening. She will be supported by good company.
 Prof. Trisch will give his fourth annual scholars recital Wednesday evening at the Y. M. 0. A. hall, Huntsville.
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HALE'5 HONEY is the best Cough Cure, 25, 5oc, s1. GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, 25c. GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions 25c. HILLS HAIR & WHlsKER DYE-Black & Brown, soc
 PIXIES TooTHAcHE DROPS cure in 1 Minute, 25c. DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are sure xcure BOG
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HAD $2O,0OO.

The Travellers Insurance company of Hartford had according to reports $20, ,000 on the life of John Tyler, who committed
 | suicide in Norwalk last week.