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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-01
Where Orators Fail.

1t has frequently been a matter
OF surprise that many clever and
even brilliant men, whose oratoric-
al gifts on a pubic platform or in
an afler,dinner speech have never
been questioned, are scarcely Leard
from after being elected to Con.
grcss. Their constituents had hoped
that in this new So here Of activ-
ity the energies Of their favorites
would expand and their talents
shine Respondent, rejecting lus're
upon the district by whose suEra-
gcs The member was elected; but
in this they are too often disap
pointed. The able and eloquent
gentleman has found hi, level
That this experience is not new
in deliberative bodies is explained
hv and old English parliamentarian
in a letter to the London Times.
VERY ordinary are the causes" he
says, that reduce the great plat
form orator-the applanded by
thousands-into an insignificant
and Ineffective speaker" He
misses in his cramped seat. the
comforts and conveniences of the
platform; he has to catch the
speakers eye; he can survey more
than a fragment Of his audience;
he is subjected to Interruptions
and contradictions; and he is star.
ed at in story unappreciative ST.
]ence mostly. Or, it may be, he
finds the debate takes a difelelt
turn, and his best points are I'M
available, so he is compelled to re
construct his speech, if he would
speak at all. The fine old pIati.
tudes. that always took the crowd
fall flat here, and he feels that
what with an unsympathetic, crit.
cal and even jealous audience, he
is doing his worst, and would have
been far better to have sat still in
his seat. 1t is only the few-the
great mindS-that can overbear
these depressing BARRIERS and com,
mand attention and admiration.
The majority find their level.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-01
Migration Of Birds.

Not long ago large numbers Of
British migratory birds dead were
found floating in the sea off
the Eddystone Lighthouse
1t is probable that during
their night journey from The
Devonshire shores a fog overlook
them. and that the bright light
proceeding from the lantern Of TIE
lighthouse attracted them and so
stupefied them that they dashed
themselves against the the thick
glass and were killed in large mum
bcrs.
The fishermen who trawl for
tnrbot, soles, and skate, on the
Varne Ridge Banks, between Dover
and Calais, not unfrequeptly hear
the sound Of hocks of migratory
birds flying overhead. The speed
at which birds can go when on their
migratory flight has been noticed.
,QnaiIs said to accomplish $50 miles
in a night, and indigested African
seeds and plants have been found in
the crops of these birds when they
reached the French coast.
1t is said that the migration of
birds will foretcll severe weather and
it is we'll known by the bird.catcher
that when the larks and other
northern birds appear. snow and
hard weather will follow the fight.
These warnings Of migratory
birds. though apparently insignif
cant, may be Of vast political and
even national Importance. If the
Emperor Napoleon. when on the
road to Moscow with his army in
1911, had condesceDdcd to observe
the flights of storks and a n
passing over his fated b~attafons.
subsequent events in the politics oe.
Europe might have been very
different. Tie strikes and cranes
knew of the coming on of a great
and terrible winter: tho birds
fastened toward the south Napoleon
and his army toward the north.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-01

China has not a single lnnatic
asylum. Neither has the United
States. Single Nor don't need
them. Is the poor deludcd a
ried men who go crazy.-Dansville
Breeze.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-01

Which causss the most young
me- to attend meeting-the boil
OF the church or the belle of the vii.
laye?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-01

What is Home without a Mother? :,
And yet how many of rs have
unhealthy mothers, W YES, sisters and
daughters. If they would only use
Creole Female Tonic all the Ills TO
which womankind are heirs would
vanish like mist beneath a MONDAY
un. This inestimaile remedy is an
infallible cure for weakness, nerv
BUSINESS, monthly irregularities, pain
ful menstruation and all female COM
plants. For sale by N. G Young,
Druggist, Abheville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-01

Teacher-"What is the hottest
place in this United States?" pupi]
"A hornets nest"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-01

A sermon always seems short to
slle woman who wears a now bon
net to church for the first time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-05-01
Official Directors.

District Judge.
CONRAD DEBALlo1,
District Attorney.
ROBERT G. snrDas
Clerk Of District Court,
L>sr1E ~BRoUssAsD,
Representative.
GEO. NJ. ELDRrDes
Sheriff & Tax Collector,
JOSEPH S. NunH
DR.. w. D. VIM
Police Jury.
Fl. HoFFPAu.R, President.
NJ. l.. ELDREDGE, J.T. BRoUssan,
Root. GREEN, l.. J. MoRep
II. II. BARTELs J. A. LEBLan
Clerk Of Police Jury,
LYMAN c. lYon.
Parish Treasurer,
ELIJAH WISE.
Town Council.
]. J. ABAD1E, Mayor.
r. RI. MILLS, 0. BouRqu
$. WISE. N. G.. YoUn
Constable.
GEORGE r. LYoN
Justices Of the Peace, Sd. Ward
l.. G. LYONS. G.. LABAua
Surveyors,
". W. EDWARDS. t.. MONTACY
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
RREannAI.
Personal. Coroner Mix is confined to his house

Coroner Mix is confined to his house with | a severe cold.
 MT. F. W. J. Sizer of Brooklyn, N. Y, | was in town yesterday. Mrs. s. B. Fairchild, lately of Middletown, died on Monday, in Iowa. P. Wendhiser, wife and daughter, of Rock vile, start for Florida Jan. 1. MT. and Mrs. E. c. Russell of Orange, who have both been on the sick list, are improv- ing.
 Mrs. Dickerman, wife of MT. Dickerman, the florist, is confined to the house by illness, but is improving.
 Harris E. Weaver, the Long wharf ship broker, was called to Derby yesterday by the death of his mother.
 Mrs. Thomas Lee, of Woodbury, and her six children left Dec. IS for Rockford, H., to join her husband at that place.
 Cyrus B. Fengar, of New London, has been nominated by the President for third lieutenant in the revenue service.
 Dr. George L. Beardsley and wife, of Bir- mingham, expect to start sometime next month on an extended trip South.
 Mrs. Marshall Whitney, of Naugatuck, has much improved within few days and it is now thought her recovery will be rapid.
 Fred Carter, son of c. H. Carter of Water bury, has been selected as a director of music for the Hopkins Grammar school of New Ha- ven.
 MT. l.. P. Parker and Miss F. D. Mosley, of Essex, were. married at the home of the bride last Thursday evening by the Rev. D. L. Crafts.
 Theron A. Todd, of Woodbridge for six years past, has sold his farm there and re- turned to live in his old ward, the Tenth ward of this city.
 Senator William H. Barnum, of Connecti- cut, has just returned from Michigan, where he is interested in copper mines. They are rapidly increasing in value
 c. s. DeForest, travelling salesman for Thompson 6 Langdon of New York, returned recently to Birmingham from six months trip through New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.
 Mir. Thomas Wallace, of Ansonia, sailed for Europe on the steamer Elder of the North German line yesterday morning. He goes on business trip and will be absent but a few weeks.
 Lieutenant A. L. Dillenbeck, paymaster of the Second regiment, has forwarded his resignation to Colonel Leavenworth, as he is soon to leave this city and engage in busi- ness in New York. He will take with him the best wishes of many friends.
 Assistant Superintendent Coogan of the almshouse yesterday took to the insane asy- lum at Middletown Miss Honora Kenney, about thirty years of age, who is violently insane. She was removed from house on the corner of Dewitt and Portsea streets.
 The Rev. Dr. Kelley, having served the Methodist church in Middletown three sars will leave Middletown at the close of the conference year, and it is stated that his suc- cessor will probably be the Rev. Dr. Good sell, pastor of the First M. E. church, New Haven.
 The ffty-ninth anniversary of the mar riage of MT. and Mrs. Charles Williams of Rocky Hill occurred the 29th of November It was also the eighty fourth anniversary of Mrs. Williams birth. Both are well and unusually well preserved. Most of their children are settled in the far West and sent tokens of remembrance.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
LEILA DAY NURSERY

Fair at the Center Church Chapel.
 The ladies connected with this charity gave their annual Christmas fair for the benefit of the nursery at Center church chapel yester day afternoon and evening. The various toys and fancy articles found ready purchas- CTS and substantial addition lo the funds is the result. The proceeds are to be entirely devoted to the support of the nursery. Ow- ing to the inclemency of the weather and the pany contributions to the fair many of the most desirable articles are still unsold. These will be disposed of at reduced prices at the chapel from 3 until this afternoon. We would remind our readers that by patroniz- ing this fair they will not only secure articles of class not often offered for sale, but also aid in supporting 8 most deserving charity.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
S. SiIEerthau & Sons.

The firm of S. Silverthau 8c Sons, the Chapel street jewellers, is one that is widely known throughout the State and greatly re- spected for it's integrity and reliability. It is now nearly forty years ago since this well known business house was started in this city and it has had 8 permanent and steady growth .o the present time when it has reach ed it's present large trade. It is located at 790 Chapel street, a central location, and is every way adapted to the business. The Messrs. SilVerthau have large experience in the jewelry trade and have the best of facili- ties for obtaining the finest quality of goods. Their store is stocked with an elegant and large assortment of jewelry of every descrip. tion. Mr. s. Silverthau is considered very fine diamond expert, having given the clos est personal attention to the details of the business. He has always been in the highest of standing for sterling integrity. In looking for holiday goods this house commends it. self and visitors are always made welcome and goods are shown with pleasure. With extra experienced clerks they hope to be able to wait on all who favor them with a call. Their store is now daily crowded and those who make their selection early will avoid the holiday rush and have the advantage of large variety of choice patterns to select from
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
A Visit to Cutler,s.

A visit to Cutters very elegant display for the Christmas holidays is one of the necessi- ties of the holiday season for all who would be on par with the times. MT. Cutters art emporium is conceded cordially by the best judges credit to our city and one that few cities in the Union of the size of New Haven can boast of MT. Cutters stock is this year more comprehensive and elegant than in any preceding year. The extensive establishment is crowded to the utmost with elegant goods of all descriptions, from the costly and ex- pensive down to articles of taste and beauty within the reach of all. MT. Cutler reports his Christmas onset of patrons as largely in excess of any previous year and as promising we'll for the state of business and prosperity in the city. The highly superior taste evinced in the whole display provides an op- portunity rarely offered of obtaining the best and most charming articles the markets af- ford, and @ tiresome trip to New York is avoided.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
LOCAL NEW s.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
 Everything the best at Dorman's
 Buy your statuary at Northrop's.
 The Bethany Congregational church cleared over $6O by their recent festival.
 Asupply of the new postal cards IS ex- pected at the New Haven postoffce shortly.
 The Grays give the first of their series of soirees this season at Loomis' Temple of Music tomorrow night.
 The Sedgwick Guard of Bridgeport give their twenty-first annual soiree at the Bridge port armory this evening.
 Rev. Henry Lynch, formerly of Bridge port, has been appointed pastor of the Roman Catholic church at Danbury.
 Mrs. Col Robertson is reported quite ill with scarlet fever. Her child has recently been i'll with the same complaint.
 Goddess of Liberty council No. 8, D. of L., will give an entertainment in their hall in the COURIER building tomorrow evening.
 A Mr. Yale is now employed at the Derby Silver Co.,, Shelton, who is & lineal descen- dant of Elihu Yale, the founder of Yale col 1ege.
 It has cost the city $500 and the horse railroad companies like amount to keep the snow from the last storm shoveled from the streets.
 If you desire piano write to L. Barker & Co.,, Hartford. Conn.,, dealers in various makes of pianos and State agents for the Ivers and Pond pianos.
 Auction sale of 390 imported canary birds and other German singing binds to-day at 2 n m at Booth's. 300 State street, by Otto Witting, the great bird man. Positively the last day.
 The regular Naugatuck freight train out of Bridgeport yesterday morning consisted of two engines and forty cars, and all but three of the latter were loaded to their full capaci- ty with coal.
 Parties visiting Europe or sending for their friends from the old country should not overlook the advertisement of the Allan line in another column. The steerage rates by the irst-class steamers of this popular line have been reduced to $15 from Portland to Liverpool, Glasgow or Londonderry, and $14 from Glasgow or any port or railroad station in Ireland to Boston direct.
 Prominent among the importations at George H. Fords this season is a beautifully modelled Sevres vase, exquisitely decorated. in the old kings blue, with panels, French landscape on one side, on the opposite group Fountaine de Amour mounted on rich ormolu revolving pedestal. Another fine piece is tall buhl clock, reproduction of Versailles. To view these two pieces is we'll worth visit to the establishment.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
Thursday, December Ie, Iss6.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. AIlcock's Porous Plasters--At Druggists A Bunch of Keys-New Haven Opera House. A Question-George w. H. Hughes. A. D. Coffees-H. J. Augur. A Few Days More-Mendel & Freedman Board and Rooms-N. w. Bargains in Handkerchiefs-Mendel& x Freedman Can't be Beat--C. W. Wilson & Co. ChampagneS-J Johnsen Brother. Christmas Cards-At Northrops. Elegant Geods-Cutler's Art Store. Everybody Surprised-C. W. Wilson Co. Eighmie Patent Shirt-T. P. Merwin. Fine Stationery-H. J. Augur. Fathers and Mothers-J. Y. Gaffey. For Rent-HouSe-143 High Street. GloveS-Mendel & Freedman. Holiday Gifts-H. J. Augur. Kansas Mortgage Bonds-John Kerley. Meeting-Board of Aldermen. Notice-CharleS Baraquin. Overcoats-C E. Lougley 6 Co. Orders For Christmas Trees-At Dickerman's. Raymond's Vacation Excursiops-C W. Huntington Salvation Oil-At Druggists Silk Muff1erS-Mendel & Freedman. The Proper Act-C. w. Wilson & Co. The Recent Fire-Thomas Forsyth Wanted-Job mpositor-Monson Co., Wanted -Situation-4aS State Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
SOuthington News.

SoUTH1NGroN, Dec. 15.-The first district convention of. the Central district of Connec- ticut will be held at the Baptist church here Saturday and Sunday. Representatives will be present from the Hartford, New Britain, Middletown, Meriden and Bristol associa- tions. Among the speakers will be E. A. Lawrence. State secretary, Hon. H. D. Smith of Plantsville, Hon. Charles A. Jewell of Hartford, F. L. Hungerford of New Britain. Friday evening there will be a preliminary meeting addressed by Rev. A. Anderson.
 Some months ago s. Abelsohn was arrest ed for selling clothing at auction without a license The case was noIled in the higher court Wednesday.
 The sum cleared on the paper festival at the Baptist church was about forty dollars.
 Judson Neal will soon engage in business in Providence, R. I.
 Mrs. Dr. Hastings, of Holyoke, is visiting at Mrs Marcus Fl. Holcomb's.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Court Hermann, A. o. F.-Nex Have
 COnclaEe.

Court Herrmann, A. o. F.-New Haven
 COnclaEe.
 New elected officers of Court Hermann No. 6,399, A. O. F., are as follows: D. D. 0. R., Ernst Finis; P 0. R., Henry Weber; s. e. R., Adam Kirschenlohr; financial secre- tary, George Herpich; recording secretary, Christian Herpich; treasurer, John Keskulla; S. w., Oh. Bastian; J. w., John Pfarme- becker; s. B., Rudolf Roesky; J. B., M. Dannha4ser; trustees, E. Finnis, Fred Bello- sa and Fred Prochnefosky; physician, Fred Bellosa; druggist, Jacob Linde.
 NEW HAVEN CoNCLAvE.
 The New Haven conclave No. 79, I. o. of s. W. M., last evening elected officers for the ensuing term as follows: o. M., Tn. Failer; K, F. Wagner; F., M Neuburger; secretary, F. Michahelles; treasurer, s. Schue; trustees, J. Schanzenbach, E. Grafunder and l., Salewsky
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
Birds, Pet Animals and Decorations
 


 Hundreds have expressed much pleasure in viewing the numerous pets to be seen at Frank s. Platt's renowned emporium during the year past and his stock of rabbits, guinea pigs, squirrels, etc., at present is highly in- teresting to young and old. The very fine line of canaries and other song and pet birds st MT. Platt's is also attracting wide atten- tion from Christmas buyers; also the fine lines of cages for the pretty songsters, which defes competition. A large supply of mis- tletoe from Albion will be here tomorrow and ali wishing supplies of holly can also be accommodated. As usual at this holiday season of the year the public fnd PIatt's the depot for Christmas trees and greens of all kinds; also roping of evergreen for churches. He is taking many orders for the decoration of churches, residences, etc. His supply for the Christmas trade of flowers of all varie- ties, baskets, grasses and all floral requisites is specially large and fine and the Christmas trees are of all sizes to suit all wants.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16

Captain Mitchell of the bark Antoine Sala, New York and Havana trade, came home in May entirely helpless with rheumatism He went to the mountains, but receiving no ben eft, at his wife's request began to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. He immediately began to improve; in two months his rheumatism was all gone and he ssiled in command of his vessel well man. Hoods Sarsaparilla will help you. Sold by all druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
Fathers and Mothers

If you wish your son or daughter to be dependent upon themselves, send them to J. F. Gaffey's shorthand school in the Hoad- ley building, where they can learn profess sion at a trihing cost and be sure of 8 good position at the end of six months time. Call or send for circular.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
New xork Pbvs,ciap..

Many of the leading physicians of New York are discussing the propriety of admitting the Moxie Nerve Food Into their regular practice it is harmless food and found to be able to- prevent re Iapses chronic cases helped by medicine. It has lately been put to the test and found have stopped a number of cases of paralysis and Brights disease on the first stages and it is well known that these triginate from depleted nerve force. 2taWaW
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
A GoOd Record.

Captain H. L. Schleiter is to retire from the superintendency of the water board at Meriden which he has held for ten years. The retirement is on account of ill health. When Captain Schieiter went in the treasury was empty. It now has $S0,000 in the sink ing fund and the, system has been much en- larged and improved.
 Fairfield County Agrlcultural Society.
 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fairfield County Horticultural society was held in Bridgeport yesterday forenoon and the following board of directors elected for the ensuing year: Hon. Nathaniel Wheeler, Hon. William D. Bishop, Francis Ives, Hon. E. G. Burnham, Hon. D. M. Read, Colonel T. L. Watson, E. T. Bedford, Charles E. St. John, Edwin Hoyt, E. F.~Guthrie, T. B. Wakeman, w. R. McCready, Newbold Mor- ris, E. F. Foster. The annual report of the directors was submitted by the president, Colonel T. L. Watson, and was received with A vote of approval and ordered printed,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
Large Number of Red Men.

At the meeting of the noble Order of Red Men held last Tuesday evening there was large assemblage. It reminded one of the crowds that flock to Ryder's old stand at 798 Chapel street during the holidays. And in speaking of that we'll known and popular candy and confectionery establishment per- init us to state that pure and unadulterated candies, finely favored and fresh each day, in quantities from an ounce to ton, can be pnrchased there. All the "sweet goods" are manufactured on the premises and are A Mo- 1. It is not to be wondered at that the peo- pie are determined to have them, especially as the prices are so reasonable, ranging from ten cents a pound
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
Specialization.

A beautiful box will be given away to all who purchase three pairs of our fine kid gloves. What is more appropriate for 8 Christmas present to ladys Call at the Paris Kid Glove company's, 815 Chapel street 1Uithnnt delay
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
Injured by the Cars.

Lewis A. Downs, formerly in business in Birmingham but now in Chicago, was fear fully injured by the cars on Monday. Full particulars as to how the accident happened were not given. MT. Downs is a nephew of Sidney A. Downs, of Birmingham.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
NEW HAVEN, CONN.

Subscription HaUeSs OI.R YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $3.UO3 rHREF MONTHS, $50; ONE MONTH, 50 GENTS ONE WEEK, 15 GENTS; SINGLE COPIES, CENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
MT. K1ngsIey Better.

Treasurer Kingsley of Yale College was g little further improved vest rday and his condition gives room for hope of his recov- cry, but he is still far from being out of danOar
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-16
Yew 9aren 9ailg ge@urning Sonrnal and Gnnrer
AN INSTRUCTIVE TALK
By Joel A. Sperry, Esq, At Tn
 Young Mems Christian Asso ocfatfon.

By Joel A. Sperry, Esq, At The
 Young Mems Christian Association.
 An audience of about twenty-five men greeted Joel A. Sperry at the Y. M. c. A. last evening and listened to what one gentle heard. MT. Sperry spoke nearly an hour, giving many happy illustrations out of his own experience. He said A young man who has only his brain and hands will find no royal road to success. To make money is not, in itself, success, and yet millionaire may be very successful man. So also may the man whose hands bear the marks of hard manual toll. The principle is always the same. It is the integrity which is in the heart of the man. Let young man have some objective point which he strives to reach, let him measure his own talents, then push with all his power along the line he has chosen. This thought should be his motto:
 Straight is the line of duty,
 Curved the line of beauty.
 Follow the straight line;
 The curved line will follow you"
 Never go into debt; never buy that which you do not then need. The necessities of life cost but little. Lay by something, however small, every month. It will not be long be- fore you become a capitalist. The first starting point toward his bis financial success-go with old clothes rather than not save something. The boy who is poor and does not begin this way will always be a man without money. Form right habits, espec- ially habits of right thinking. Let your as- sociations be the purest and best. Aim to have home. When man possesses real estate he becomes part of the common wealth. Ignorance has killed more men than hard labor. It is a current saying that "this world owes me living" but I contend that this world owes no man living but him who is willing to do something to gain it for him self. Work your brain as you would work your muscle. Compel your mind to think. Our opinion of the world depends much on ourselves. If we do something to make others happy it will give others true happi- ness.
 The next talk in this course will be given Jan. by Hon. Lynde Harrison Subject, Obligation of the State to the citizen :"