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Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
POLICE NOTES.

An Overcoaf ThIef,s Escape-Rear-
 rested on Release From State PrIs-
 on.
 A thief stole an overcoat fron a frame in front of Nathaniel Cohns clothing store, 56 Congress avenue, yesterday snd made of with it, the proprietor and stout half the ward being in pursuit of him. When he got closely pressed in an alley he dropped the coat and the procession of chasers stopped. The thief was not captured.
 Detective Reilly went to the State prison yesterday and when George Collyer, who was released from prison, came out of the latter place the detective arrested him on 8 charge of theft and brought him to this city. He stole a set of harness from N. B. Hoyt's barn at 160 Lamberton street in June, 1884. The detective got on to Collyer's track at the time the burglary was committed He traced him to Woodbridge, Stratford, Milford and 8 number of other places. Collyer was arrest ed in Stratford for theft and sent to State prison for one year.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
C0nrt Notes.

Before Justice Mix was tried yesterday the case of Michael Dillon vs. John Dillon, an action for debt to recover twenty dollars on 8 board bill. The defendant, represented by T. J. Fox, claimed a set-otf of seventy five dollars. Lawyer Ely appeared for the plaintiff.
 In the civil side of the City court yester- day Judge Deming heard the suit of H. B. Bigelow and others vs. the United Liles Telegraph company. The suit was brought to recover damages for the erection of tele- graph pole op osite a house owned by the plaintiffs on West Chapel street. Decision reserved.
 The case of Hochburg vs. Kreizer, suit to recover $25O damages for being,as it is alleg- ed, unlawfully elected from a tenement on George street, was commen ced in the after noon.
 Before Justice Walter Pond yesterday morning was tried the case of Albert Cope land vs. George Linsley, an action to recover $50 damages. Justice Pond rendered judg- ment for the plaintiff, but postponed an nouncing the amount of damages for one week Gallagher and Cleaveland for plaintiff, Niles for defendant.
 The case is a peculiar one. On December IA Copeland, who is colored youth and plays the guitar, was in saloon entertain ing some friends when, as it is claimed ,Lins- ley entered under the influence of liquor. To amuse himself he snatched the instrument out Of Copeland's hands and smashed it up. Linsiey refused to pay for the damage he had done, so he was sued.
 In the City court yesterday in the case of John Lenehan, charged with keeping his sa- loon open on Sunday, judgment was sus- pended.
 Charles Wruck and Bernard Lynch, the Oak street lads who started to go to Florida with $235 belonging to Henry Oertel, of 391 Oak street, December 21, were arraigned in the City court yesterday on charges of steal ing the money. Oerte1 testified to the loss of the money, but did not of his own knowl- edge know who took it. Chief Bollman testified that when the boys were arrested he questioned them and Wruck admitted that he took the money from Oertels trunk. Judge Deming ordered Wruck to be taken to the Reform school, whence he was allowed to depart short time ago for good behavior The case of Lynch was continued for thirty days and his conduct will be noted during that period.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
Fima1IriaI.
The Year Gloss On A Quiet Msrket- Speculators Hold 0R And Prices Go
 Down On A Small Volume eff Busi-

New York. Dec. 31, 1885. Stock Exchange this morning. It being the last day of the year.brokers and spectators as a rale seemed averse to speculate to any extent. Trans actions therefore were a limited scale ndexct- ed but little interest At the opening prices show ed fractional decline but this was more than re- covered later on, on some buying of the Wander bilts and Erie induced by the announcement sf 8 declaration of quarterly dividend on New York Central and that Lake Shores earnings showed an increase of nearly S1 100000. The advance, how ever did not hold and at 12:3O prices were frac- tionally lower in most than they closed last night 0. 0. G. & l. and Texas Pacific were excep- tions to the general market. Both stocks were unaccountably strong and advanced sharply on limited transactions. At the highest point the former showed advance of SIS per cent. and the latter 11s The total sales for the morning were 1s60OO shares Business dragged along in listless way throughout the afternoon and at times there was hardly enough doing to establish the semblance of market. Prices went gradually l. wer and at the close the lowest figures of the day current in all but a few instances. The decline ranged from A to 21s per cent. c. c. c. & l., Missouri Pacific, Manitoba, Texas Pacific and New York Central were exceptions and closed from s to 25s per cent. higher The specialtes were almost wholly neg lected. The sales aggregated 246,57s shares Money closed easy at 11s O per cent
 |. Exchange closed quiet. Posted rates 486 @ 4s91s
 so1oo p1liat an6fi firm
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
New London,s Foot Race Mania.

The foot race fever is prevailing in New London to an alarming extent, and to-day's race will prove even more interesting than the one which took place week ago. The following named have entered: George E. Darrow, George Goss, John Doolan, George Holmes, William Corcoran, Frank Byington, Albert Steward, James Warren, John Elan nagan, Edward Flanagan, James Sullivan, Edward Murphy and William Scanlan, and Michael shay of Norwich. In practice runs made over the course the distance, nearly seven miles, is said to have been covered by John Doolan in Al minutes and 8 seconds, by James Warren in 43 minutes and 40 seconds by J:mes Sullivan in 46 minutes and 30 sec onds and by Edward Flanagan in AT min utes. Darrows winning time in the Christ mas day race was Al minutes and 12 seconds Another race on the same course is arranged for next Monday between four men named Brown, Kennedy, Riley and Fahey for a purse of twenty five dollars.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
For Boorkeeper Of the Senate.

The friends of Mir. George W. Lovejoy, says the Bridgeport Standard, are pushing his claims for doorkeeper in the Senate the coming session, and we think very justly, too. Nil. Lovejoy lost his right arm and right eye in the military service of this State after his discharge from the United States service. We can recommend him as being every way qualified for the position which he seeks and we doubt if there is a more worthy applicant or one who has stronger claims for recognition. Had he sustained the same loss in the late war he would now be drawing a pension of $40 month, whereas he does not receive any from the State. If the State does not take care of the maimed miIitiamen who will!
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
STATE CORREsPONDENUE.
MadiaOR.

The Christmas exercises in the Congrega-
 tional church on Christmas night were very
 interesting. The twelve tribes of Israel were
 represented by twelve young ladies, each of
 whom spoke in behalf of her tribe. Attired
 in oriental costume and singing hosannas
 while waving their palm branches they pre-
 sented very picturesque appearance. After these exercises the presents were distributed, each member of the Sunday school receiving gift. The pastor, Rev. J. A. Gallup, re- ceived an elegant gold-headed cane and MT. Webster Wheaton, the superintendent of the Sabbath school, was made happy by new pair of fur gloves. Many of the teachers re- ceived presents from their classes and all agreed in pronouncing it very merry Christ mas. Exercises of similar character were held at the Methodist church on Christmas eve.
 The schooner Carrie V, Captain Daniel H. Scranton, is again at Madison wharf loading with apples for the New York market. The annual election of Sunday school off cers took place last Sunday, and the same officers were appointed who have served dur ing the past year.
 The young people are intending to cele- brate the departure of the old year by a dance in Goes hall on New Years eve. An entertainment was given last evening in the chapel under the auspices of the Library association: It consisted mostly of music and readings furnished entirely by heme talent
 At the annual communication of the Mad ison lodge No. ST, F. and A. M., the follow | ing officers were elected: w. M, George B. | Munger; s. w., F. c. Dowd; J. w., N. S, Blatchley; secretary, H. B. Wilcox; treasur- CT, Charles Smith; s. D., R. J. ! Buell.; J. D., K E. Spencer l tyler, F. A. Willard; stewards, N. G. Scran- ton and L. Dudley; chaplain, John H. Meigs marshal, J. s. Scranton. The members of 1 the Mutual. Benefit association elected tue same directors as last year. Dec. 31.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

Next Easter falls on the latest date on which it possibly can occur, April 25, under the rule of the council of Nice, which decrees that Easter shall be observed on the Sunday after the full moon following t1e 21st of March. Its earliest possible date is March 22. It is 152 years since Easter day has been SO late It will not again fall on that day till 1943. Ash Wednesday will fall this year on the 18th of March.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
FAIR HAVEN.

For the Position of BOatman at the
 Custom House-A Double ChristeR-
 Ing-Georgc Daytonss New Stes mer.
 Selleck Bunnell is said to be making a strong effort for the position of beatman at the custom house. His petition went in yesterday It is understood that quite a number of the Aldermen and Councilmen are working in MT. Bunnell's interest and 1t is thought that he has fine chance of get ting the appointment. MT. Bunnell has ex- perience that would admirably qualify him for the position and his many friends nope that he will get the place.
 There will be double christening at Gen tral Hall to-day. MT. John Stephany ana his brother are to have their babies chris tened at which event their friends will gather and after the ceremonies will enjoy @ social time, beginning the new year with music, dancing and general good time. Dwight & Beebe have moved into their ne w store in Todd's block.
 The weather yesterday was so bad that the boatmen were prevented from going down the harbor.
 George Graves, the shipbuilder, has laid the keel for George Dayton's new oyster dredge boat The boat will be about 5O feet over all and will be fitted up with all the lat est improvements in dredging apparatus The steamer is to be finished by the middle of March. Mr Dayton recently sold his steamer Mollie to Captain Potter, and thls one is to take the place of it. Frank Smith, William Fields, Henry Con nell, Elmer E. Cornell, Street Huntiey, Charles Huntley, William Bishop and half E dozen other well known young men attended the annual ball of the Hotchkiss Hose com pany in Birmingham last night The party went in carriages and were expected home about o'clock this morning. The Blrm1ng- ham boys will attend the ball of the Quinni- piao Hose company next Thursday evening in large numbers.
 Many Fair Haven young ladies will keep open house to-day.
 Preparatory lectures were held in both the First and Second Congregational churches last night
 Mr. Henry M. shannon having declined the appointment of postmaster, there is much speculation as to who will be given chance to decline Since it has become known that the salary attached to the office is only s1 ,OOO, and that all expenses such as rent, gas, clerk hire, etc., have to be paid out Of that, leaving not more than $500 and the honor to the incumbent, the various candi- dates have not been so eager for appoint ment as they were.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
RaiIrnads.
TRAINS ARRIVE.

LIMITED EXPRESS tt-ExPREss LOCAL FIX TRAINS.
 From New York 12:O5 12:5O+ :25t Ca:251 Washington) 7:45 S:49 milk 1O:OC 10:s5t 11:0Ott 11:15t :. (4:11+ S;05 9:24f from Springfield (6:1O from Hartford.) 's Boston via New London 4:32t (7:55 9:20 from New London) (6:40 from Guilford.)
 |" Willimantic (Air Line) s:0s. " Northampton 9:17.
 AFTERNOON. " New York 1905 1:11t 2:55 3:051 3:57tt 5-00f $40 5:51t 6:12t 6:2Stl (e:49 from stamford 7:2st s:oO1 1O:5O.
 |" Boston via Springfield 1:24t (2:2C 4:54 $50 $40 from Springfield 3:44t 8:55t s:29 via Willimantic s:34tt 11:42t S:55. Boston via New London 2:35t 4:551 S:55 Q:11 5:35 from New Lon don) 7:O5t from Newport and N L.) Boston via Willimantic 6:55l 8:29 (8:55 from Willimantic). f Northampton 1:22 4:5O S:2S
 SUNDAY TRAINS " New York 12:05 12:5Ot 1:25t 9;1e milk a. m. 5:00t 6:22tt S05 p. m |" Boston via Springfield S:34tt p. m Boston and Hartford via New England road 11:42t p. m. C Boston via New London 4.32t a. m
 AT DERBY DEPOT. |" Waterbury and Ansonia 7:23 a. m 12:32 p. m.
 s' Winsted and Ansonia 9:43 g.. m. 3:5s For departures see regular advertisements
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
ou. Estste Over a Million.
THE SPEAKERSHIP.
The Next Legislature-Tibbitts And
 Judge Hovey.

The chances that Major Tibbitts, of New London, will be the next speaker of the Con necticut House, seem excellent, and Judge Hoyey, of Norwich, is the man whom the Democrats will probably put up for the place. MT. Hamersley of Hartford, it is re- ported, does not wish to stand in the way and it is thought that the Democrats of Fair field and Litchfield will raise their claims in favor of Hovey. But with the Republican majority in the House it does not make much difference whom the other side nemi- no
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
Polo TO.Nfght.

At the Lincoln rink this evening a polo game between the Lincolns and Meridens will be played. The Lincoln team has been practising faithfully of late and a most interesting and clcse contest is prom ised.
 At the Quinnipiac rink this evening Miss Bertha Wadhams and Miss Ada Corwin will oive an exhibition of fancy skating.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
GREED OF GAIN

Has compelled many man to part with precious -1cesession: seIf-respect manhood, all have to go srhfn greed of gain obtains control of victim The
 ,r.,. etors of Lewis Red Jacket Btters are as apx t,s to accumulate large wealth other people but <s,ey make an honest remedy and give the public sj,e evidence in a way that can't be misunderstood This is the greatest remedy in the world Tor femaie disorders.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01

c. w. Dyer, No. 45 Fulton market, New York, a gentleman of seventy years of age, has been using Brandreth's Pills for upward of thirty years. He says they have cured him of infammatory rheumatism three times when physicians prescriptions were in vain. lie took one or two pills every night for fortnight.
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
ALLAN ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIPS,
Starin's New Haven TransDOrta.
 lion T5Sta

EsEN nLe9 Leave e. New lev, Haven from starin' g ERASTUS CORNING, Captain Spcor, carving freight and passengers, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
 The JOHN LENOX, Captain Relyea carrying freight but no passengers every Tuesday. Thurs. day and Saturday
 Returning, leave New York, from Pier IS, foot of Court land street. at D. m.- the LFNOX freight only. every Monday Wednesday and Friday: the CORNING, freight and passengers every sunday tuesday and Thursday. The only Sunday night
 Fare, with berth in cabin, $1; stateroom $1. Ex-
 Free Stage leaves the depot on arrival of Hart Iord tram Leaves corner of Church and Chan l streets every half hour, commencing st 9:eO o'cock p. m ~ n Tickets and Staterooms be purchased at the TontIne Hotel, at the Downes News Co.,. 1851 Chanel street. po
 Patrons of the Line will please take notice that while freight is transported every day as usnaI passengers @ ger z are carried on the, CORNING ONLY, days, and from New York Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the LENOX having no passenger ac- conmodations c. M CONKLIN, Agent,
 n2o New Haven Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
Friday, January I, 1886.
c GERMAN BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
Their Annual Christmas FeStival-A
 P1e0Gkn0

Their Annual Christmas Festival-A
 Very Pleasing Entertainment.
 The German Baptist Sunday school in Bethany chapel held their annual Christmas festival Wednesday evening. The church was beautifully decorated with evergreens and large Christmas tree, which stood on one side.
 The exercises were opened by the superin- tendent, Mir. J. Stroshle, assisted by MT. G. Fritz, with singing and reading appropriate passages of scriptures.
 Bertha Sennewald made neat opening address and the following scholars had reel tations: Elise Schuff, Ida Rapp, Emile Hoff- man, Emile Sennewald, Lydia Schorer, Walter, Werner and Pauline Eichman ; Gertrude and Hedwig Krauss M. Rich ard Henry Stroehle, who appeared in a sailor costume with a little schooner in his arms, did very well; also Theo. Rapp Eddy and Hermann Fritz, Fred and Walter Lowenstein, Lizzie, Julia and Eddie Runge, Willie Schuff, ,Gussie Gebhardt, Elise Winter field. A Christmas song was rendered by a class of children composed of Clara Krae- mer, Emma Hoffman, Gussie Gebhardt, Lizzie Runge and Mary Berger.
 MT. Theo. Peterson gave the school fine cornet solo, ''The Wise Men of the East'' was beautiful dialogue, recited by the fol lowing teachers: Misses Bertha Fehr, Jessie Dringmann, Johana Lassen, Pauline Singer hoff and Mir. Otto Matzig, Jacob Pfeitfer and William Krumbach. The last three were dressed in Oriental costume, which pleased the audience. There was also temperance dialogue by the following teachers: Misses Anna Berger, Hettie Martin MT. John Dei- bers, Max Krauss, Ludwig Lassen, Peter Las sen and Emil Jugold.
 Misses Maftha and Lydia Schuff, MT. Lud- wig Lassen and John Deibers pleased the au dience with quartette, also the following members,o of Rev. MT. William SchuH's fami- ly; Rev. Mr. Schuff, MT. James Schuf, Misses Martha and Lydia Schuff. The last two also rendered duet, accompanied by Miss Mary Crisand. The singing of the school was very fine and was under the di rection of MT. Julius Berger.
 MT. S. O. Johnson, of the Calvary Baptist church, addressed the children and the pas tor, Mr. William Schuf followed, him with few remarks; his son, MT. J. Schuff, from the theological seminary in Rochester, closed the interesting exercises with prayer, after which the children received their Christmas gifts.
 One Estate of over a Million.
 The following is list of the estates pro bated in the Berlin district court during the y~ ar which inventoried above $3,000. n. --.&trict includes New Britain:
 Henry Schwab s, 110, Thomas Meskill $, ,551 50, Charles A. Clark Gnsolvent) $3,- O6O 77, Abby Smith s65, ,s52 97, Mary Me Gourty s7, 7,17422, Michael Monnelly s5,4G0, Ellen McNamara $6, 231 IA, Dewitt Parking ton $5, ,635, c. B. Erwin $1 ,087, ,222.17 Ed ward Lewis S5, 7434 fl, Richard s. South, worth s4, 724. %, Thomas Sheehan $19, ,647-S0, William F. Johnson S4, 576. 50, Seth K. Fen ton .ss, 104-27 Mary A A Smith SS, ,699, so' 872 Al, Levi North $12, 6992 Bernard M. Woodford 4,574 50, Abi H. Carpenter s4, 475, Josiah Robbins $9, ,277.27.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
THE COURT RECORD.
City Court - Criminal Side - Judge
 Demin0.

Dem1ngs
 December 31-Michael Hines, theft, nolled; Charles Wruck, theft, committed to Reform school during minority; John Lenehan, vio- lation of Sunday liquor law, judgment sus- pended; Bernard Lynch, theft, continued to January 29; Edwin H. Wood, neglect to-sup- port family, continued to January 30; Will liam H. Dunwell, breach of the peace, continued to January 1; Patrick Began, breach of the peace, continued to January ?; Richard J. Powell, breach of the peace, Judgment suspended; John H. K. Scranton breach of the peace, continued to January 21; Michael Hines, incorrigible, continued to January 30.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
Want a Three Years Extension O
 Time.

Time.
 The New York and Connecticut Air Line Railroad company filed this week petition with the Secretary of State asking that time for the taking of land and extending the road may be extended for term of three years, because of litigation and depression of busi- ness having delayed the work beyond the time allowed
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
A PRESERVATION.

MT. F. s. An 1rew's New Gold Headed
 Canes
 Just after the men employed in the whole sale department of F. s. Andrew 6 Co.,, pork packers, had finished work last evening they crowded into the office of the building, and MT. M F. McMahon, in a short but touching speech, presented MT. Andrew, in behalf of his employees and in evidence of their high esteem for him, with handsome gold headed cane. MT. Andrew was greatly taken by surprise, but responded to MT. Me Mahen's speech in fitting terms.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
VOTED TIT DOWN.
New Britain Doesn't Want Rlael
 Rnek CrnaniRG Rridged.

Rock Crossing Bridged.
 New Britain had a lively excitement on Tuesday over the question of building 8 bridge at Black Rock crossing. About the voting place, Turner's Hall, there was a throng all day. The vote against building the bridge was 706, the nays 499, or ma jority of 218 in favor of resembling the reso- lution adopted November Il.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.

Dr. c. Roberts, Winchester, H., says: :s1 have used it with entire satisfaction in cases of debility from age or overwork, and in inebriates and dyspeptics, and am well pleased with it's effects"
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
The CEaiIdren,s Health mnst T

The ChiIdren'S Health must not be neglected. Colds in the head and snuffies bring on catarrh and throat and lung affec- tions. Ely's Cream Balm cures at once. It is perfectly safe and is easily applied with the finger. It also cures catarrh and hay fe- yer, the worst cases yielding to it in short time.
 When two weeks old our child caught cold. For eighteen months could not breathe through her nostrils; became emaciated. By using Ely's Cream Balm she was cured.-J. M. Smith, Owego, NY.
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Vegetine is the great health restorer, com posed exclusively of barks, roots and herbs. Pleasant to take; children like it.
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
For New Years Eve in New Hartford A ,,a,t,r of uoI1ncr Nav Havan men wen

A party of young New Haven men went from this city to New Hartford yesterday to give an amateur variety performance in that place last night. They were Gus Kelleher,
 manager of the company, and Messrs. Calla- han, Cassidy and Lenstock, and about eight others. A good patronage of the show was indicated from reports received by the party.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-01
grnuisiuns, Et1.

Native Oysters. TF you want the best Oysters to be found in the E city call at Durand's and those nice fat tives opened fresh, and then leave your weekly or der. None but the best natives kept sold, and the price will be found at the very lowest.
 Meats and Vegetables. Every thing in the Meat an Vegetable line fresh, seasonabIe and reasonable. spring Chickens alive, will be dressed to order. Pork Tenderloins always on hand.
 Groceries. The Best Flour. The Best Butter, and In fact everything in this department is of the best quality and at bottom prices.
 Fruit. Apples, Pears, Plums; Malaga, Delaware. Con cord and other Grapes; Bananas and other fruits in their season. TeIeDhone