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Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
FARmERs AND LABOR,

Professor Brewer vs. Henry Ge0rgefsts
 -sheep Culture i'm New EnRland-A
 Hit at Seleetmen.
 ToRRINaToN, Dec. 17.-At the third day's session of the agriculturists Professor Brewer of Yale spoke on Gland and Labor," saying that it is held now by growing political party in this country that there should be no private ownership of land, that man should not own his own home. And this sc- CUTS while benevolent people are trying to secure for the American savage the great boon of land ownership in ssveralty as 8 means of civilization. In other countries there are evils connected with land owner ship which do not exist here, remnants of the feudal ages when land was taxed for church and State The people we import bring their old country prejudioes into this country, where it is almost too easy to own land.
 Colonel Russell gave lecture on s'Sheep and Lambs for the Market" He was sec- retary of Massachusetts agriculture in 1880.
 The afternoon lecture was by J. B. Olcott, of South Manchester, on Meadow Pastures, Grasses and People"
 Following is the committee on streams pollution, board of agriculture, 18S6-7.
 Litchneld eounty-D. 0. Ki1bourn, Litchfeid; Harry Sedywick, Cornwall Hollow.
 New Haven ccunty-J. B. Bishop. North Haven;
 Middlesex county P. Augur. Middleneld; Ed
 New London county-Joseph Rood. Griswold; E. J. Hempstead, Waterford
 ssecn " 4ampson s0"'h "ooo
 Holland county-E. o. DImnock. Holland; G. D.
 Fairfield county-E C. Birge. Southport; F. M. Hawley, New Canaan
 Hartford county-L. 8. ,wetles, New Britain; c. N. NeWberrY South Windsor.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
A NARROW ESCAPE.
A Valuable Horse Killed on Whallel

A Valuable Horse Killed on Whalley
 Avenue-A Triple Runaway.
 The owners of fast horses were out in force on Whalley avenue yesterday afternoon making the most of the recent snowfall Many spectators, both in sleighs and on foot, witnessed the sport. About o'clock the horse owned by MT. A. 0. Blenner, the dealer in pickles on State street, became frightened and ran away, throwing out the driver and smashing the sleigh into kindling wood. The frightened animal ran into 8 sleigh in which Mir. Frank Beechsr and his wife were watching the trotting, throwing them out and high in the air and starting their horse on a flying trip down the avenne with fragments of the sleigh dangling about his heels. People scattered in all directions, one man driving his horse and sleigh up under the porch of house. Near the cor ner of Howe street MT. Theodore Ack- with two companions when the Beecher horse came running down on to them. MT. Alderman pulled his horse as far as possible to one side and the flying ani- maj passed by, but when he tried to drive on his horse fell heavily. The horse. which was s valuable animal for which $500 had been refused, had been pierced just behind the right shoulder by piece of the shaft, which, penetrated the breast twenty three inches, causing almost instantaneous death from hemorrhage. It Is remarkable that in all three runaways no one was seriouslys hurt. Two sleighs smashed to pieces and valna- ble horse killed sums up the damage Since the double tracks have been put in by the Fair Haven and Westyille horse railroad company there is barely room for travel at an ordinary rate of speed and trotting is out of the question without great risk to drivers and spectators as well.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
Etrra1rrIaI.
The Market Variable bus Fairly strong -ConsfderabIe Selling For London
 Houses-Prices Irregular at the Close
 With Many Stocks Showing Advances

The Market Variable bus Fairly strong -ConsfderabIe Selling For London
 Houses-Prices Irregular at the Close
 With Many Stocks Showing Advances
 NEW YORK. Dec. F.
 The stock market this morning opened weak and under heavy selling of several of the leaders prices went down up to 11:15. At that hour prices were of N to per cent from yesterdays closing figures the latter in Reading. The next weakest were Lackawanna, Louisville Nashville, Rich Inond & West PoinG St. Paul, Jersey Central, New England, Union Pacific, Lake Shore, Western Union and Oregon Navigation. These stocks showed de- clines ranging from IA to 2 per cent. In the next half hour there was recovery of # to IA per cent the latter in Louisville Nashville. This re covery was maintained up to 12:30 notwithstanding repeated efforts to force prices down again. Much of the selling this morning was accre dited to Lon don houses. The recovery of yesterday aftarnoon was due to the covering of shorts and this having been pretty well covered there was but little buy ing for that account this morning In fact the de cline caused by the London selling was stimulated the putting out of further short lines of stock by the bearz The fact that there was only one sohta- ry failure resulting from the break in prices Wed nesday is pointed to as indication that the clques which have been carrying large blocks of ciiqued stock have not unloaded them upon the general public, but possibly hold . majority of them yet. The market went steadily up from l2:30 p m many stocks ag the latter hour showing advances over last nights figures. The improvement was brought about by the bull ciques borrowing the chattel stock of New York Central, Louisville & Nashville and other leaders to create scarcity. Money was offered down from 15 per cent. at o'clock to per cent At the close prices were irregulariy changed half of the list showing declines as compared with last nights figures of M to per cent. and the re mainder improvements to similar extent. The days sales were 520, ,S60 shares.
 Money closed at per cont, which was the lowest rate. The highest was 1s Of per cont. per diem and legal interest.
 Exchange closed steady. Posted rates 4.eo9z@ ASA; actual rates 47916347s34 for demand.
 Governments closed steady.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires oi BUNNELL q SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
A Dtshonest Postomee Clerk.


 United States Deputy Marshal Lovejoy was summoned to Meriden early yesterday morning to arrest Frank Hess, clerk in the Meriden postofice, who is charged with steal ing letters. Hess, who is about eighteen years of age, had been in the office since last March. Postmaster Miller has been annoyed by complaints of missing letters for soae time, and on Friday a decoy letter was placed in the box of the Holly Card com pany, who have been annoyed by the loss of their mail for some time. The letter con- tained marked silver dollsr and both let ter and contents were found in young Hess possession as proof of his guilt. He was taken before Commissioner James P. Platt, who continued the case until next Monday at II a. m , bonds of $500 being required. The young mans father and brother gave bonds for his appearance.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
FAIR HAVEN.

A Local Author-FrOstflsh Numerous
 Other Items That Will Prove Inter-
 estfng.
 Frank l. Bradley of the east side is about to publish book concerning his birth and history and he says that he will tell good many things that are true, regardless of whom they may strike.
 Frostfish are running quite strong at pres ent and scores of fishermen are out all the time and meet with good luck. Dennis Coleman caught string of two hundred the other day and all large ones at that. The street bridge are in very bad condition at present and much complaint has been made regarding them of late.
 Two large lumber brigs are at anchor of the Yale boat house with lumber for the New Haven steam sawmill.
 The stone sloops that have been at work for H. D. Clark all summer are at anchor in Mill river for the winter.
 Mrs. E. M. Jerome is to address the next temperance meeting tomorrow afternoon.
 Miss Carrie Stone, of North Madison, is visiting Miss Jennie Francis.
 N. A. Ludington is again conducting the oyster business at the old stand on South Front street.
 Friends from New York are visiting Miss Bertha Sanford ot East Pearl street.
 Mrs. Ella R. Dudley is visiting her daugh- ter, who is 8 pupil at the Mount Holyoke seminary.
 Frank Mansfield has been quite seriously ill with pneumonia. He was getting better 8 few days ago, but recently he had re- lapse. At last accounts he was getting along as well as could be expected.
 new schooner the size of the W. W. Converse is to be erected at Hanscom's yard at once. A gang of men have been cutting the timber for some time. The East Pearl street Methodist church Sunday school will have an entertainment Christmas night at the church.
 The committee at the Ferry street church have arranged musical programme for their entertainment next Friday night that is very attractive. There will be solos, duets and quartettes, besides readings, recitations, etc. Master Sammie Bishop will have charge of the organ. The exercises will close with the tree.
 The Fair Haven Union Cemetery associa- ton have elected the following officers for the coming year: Willis Hemingway, presi- dent; Lucius Rowe treasurer; H. w. Craw- ford, clerk; directors, H. H. Strong, H. R. Smith, L. P. Deming, E. F. Gcodsell, jr., N. A. Ludington, John s. Sanford. 2d, and Friend Francis. 4 tax of one dollar has been laid on each lot.
 The East Haven cornet band has adopted resolutions deploring the death of Abner B. Dodge, the founder of the band.
 The boom in real estate is not likely to subside at once. Frank Connolly has con- tracted to dig twenty-two cellars.
 Captain Henry R. Linsley is improving in health.
 The cabin of the new schooner Converse has been fitted with carpets and furniture during the past day or two. The sails will be bent in New York.
 Business at the nail shop is quite brisk at present.
 Hoyt Brothers are now shipping from 300 to 400 bushels of oysters to Europe every week.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
VISITED THIS orrx.

An English Lndy-The Former Presi.
 dent of the W0InansS Christian In.
 ternatienaI Temperance Union.
 Mrs. Margaret E. Parker, late of the Cliff, Dundee, Scotland, and now of the Home Lea, Penketh, England, and first president of the Woman's International Temperance union, is now visiting America fer the third time asa delegate to various organizations of Christian effort and reform
 This lady made flying visit of twenty four hours to our city as the guest of her friends, Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford and Miss Ellen E. Miles, and on Thursday departed Lloyd Garrison and other reformers, after which she will journey to Kansas City and thence with an excursion party visit Califor- mia and Oregon.
 Mrs. Parker wrote an interesting volume concerning her former visits, which was published in Scotland, having an introduce tion by Professor John Kirk, of Edinburgh. She designs to rewrite that volume and en- body in the new edition her experience in 6 third visit. Her book was entitled "Six Happy Weeks Among the Americans" The title of the new volume will be changed, but she is still enthusiastic in reference to Amer ica and it's people. If her husband, who is now retired from successful business, and her children were but as favorable to our country and institutions as their mother she would remove hither and, as she says, s'rejoice to live and die in Ameriea.n
 Her son, who is prominent manufaetur- CT, is now enjoying his wedding tour "on the continent;" and just previous to his leaving for Paris his workmen and their fam flies, numbering several hundred, gathered to present testimonial of good will, when the mother, who has so often spoken in America and presided over thousands in Great Britain, addressed the company, well coming the offering to her son and his bride and bidding them all farewell. In five days more she was on the tossing ocean bound for New York, and after fifteen days passage landed sick and worn with the tempestuous voyage late in October last. Hav- ing recruited somewhat among relatives and friends she is now started on her journey to the far West, where the friends of temper ance will welcome her and gladly hear her voice again. She will visit Miss Frances Willard on her way to Kansas City, will spend two months in California and on her return to the East it is hoped she will be able to visit New Haven again and address audiences in this city and vicinity before she sails for England in April, 1887.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18

EAI@ Eh1fd Hf1p AcfO9s the AEIamGtcs
 MT. Walter N1colai visited this city recent ly again, this being his third visit here and third trip across the Atlantic. He was shown many attentions and eourtesies by his friends, MT. A. 0. Traeger and MT. Merle, the tonso. rial artist, the former of whom made him visit while in Germany. MT. Nicolai took back to Germany another lot of superb white Pekin bantams and buff Pekin bantams, which were purchased by him of MT. o. P. Jordan of the Hub store, and makes the third lot of choice birds raised by MT. Jor- dan which MT. Nicolai has taken with him across the "big sea water" MT. Nicolai has fondness for choice and rare chicks and fowls. He is brick manufacturer at Boeh- len Rotha
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
The Man Who Laughs.

Rev. Dr. Peck will give his very popular and instructive lecture on "The Man Who Laughs," at the Summerfeld Methodist Epis- copal church, Dixwell avenue, en Monday evening, Dec 90, at o'clock. This will give the friends in that part of the city fine opportunity to hear this popular lecture at his best. Tickets 200. for the benefit of the church. Let the house be filed
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18

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, griping in the bowels and wind colic. By giving health to the child it rests the mother. Price 25c a bottle
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
The |. Q. O. F. RecepfIon.

Monday evening the Patri archs Militant, I. o. o. F., will give reception to Lieuten- ant General Underwood, the commander of the Patriarchs. There is movement on foot to form brigade of the Second regi- mont which now comprises the various can tons of the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
HIGHLAND TONGA WATER
Is bottled pure and sparkling. at
 the springs.

Is bottled pure and sparkling. at
 the springs.
 BOSTON, April 27. 1866. Messrs. Case Brothers, South Manchester, Conn: sis for many years am pleased to say find great relief from the use of your Tonica Water.
 Yours truly, THOMAS MACK.
 M. E. PAasoSAsz, Nov. 1o. 1885. I have been using your Tonica Water for some time in my family, and am glad to testify to it's and appetizer, and superior to ali the nostrums of the doctors for promoting disestien need scarce ly say that this communicstion is unsolicited on
 Pastor M E. Church, South Manchester, ct
 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dec F, 1885. To Case Brothers South Manchester. Conn: bill of Mineral Water You may 1 tindIy send zen ,s us Sorsard q once .s we are sesriy out, and my fam, fly deem it indispensable We have already S Yours truly. l ' " D. STEVENS,
 BROOKLYN, N r., Dec 20, 1885. Dear sirs-Yours of the 10th inst. inquiring con Tonica Water is before me ana in reply can but give statement of the facts. which are fol- dyspepsia and biiiousness; could not eat or drink without sour stomach and bloating. Being be- liever f. natural remedies went to the Highland Springs for the mineral water and used it with splendid results The use of the water put me in excellent nditioa and prize it very highly for it's remedial qualities. Many others to my knowl- edge in past years have used the water for various complaints with like benefit had man named David Beeecher at work for me at the same time who was afflicted with an ugly sore on his ankle the best skill to be found with no good results. and bathed his foot with it. The foot became tirely healed and has remained so ever since. MT s S Mosh n pe I % and a aay % no quirer. am. very truly,~ s. STONE. -s Mr. Stone is the inventor of the well known.Nev- erslip'' horseshoe. which is manufactured exten sfvey in Boston, and was for many years resident of Manchester, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
Again Gnsane.

Ellen McGreavy, wife of Edward MeGreavy dletown Insane asylum twas arrested yesterday by Officer McKeon. She is thought to be insane and was taken to the almshouse. It is said her husband has done nothing for her in some time
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
The Use of Cosrnetfcs

Is becoming serious matter to many a woman. The constant of them will certainly destroy the skin. Why use these poisons when Pearls White Glycerine (perfectly harmless) will produce most beautiful and heathful complexion. If your skin Is dry and yellow from the of poisons, Pearls White Glycerine will return it to clear, pure and soft condition; warranted d14 eod3t
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
only a Nickel.

If you desire absolutely pure table salt for household use, get Saltine, which is the best and purest salt in the market. It is mana factured expressly for and put up by the Saltine company of New Haven, Conn, and is warranted entirely free from all adultera- tion. Price only five cents for large package at all grocers' =
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
To Tbe Soldiers, Horne,

Superintendent Starkweather, of the hos pital, was notified by Adiutant General Smith that the new quarters of the Soldiers Home at NoToton were ready for occupants and all soldiers at the hospital not requiring medical treatment should be sent to that in- stitution. In consequence MT. Starkweather sent ten patients there yesterday.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
Thera Are FexU Ladfes

Who will pass beautiful piece of table linen without examining. Our variety is unex- celled in lunch and dinner cloths and sets, napkins, doylies, towels and an extraordina- ry assortment of stamped linen goods. Give us call during the holidays.
 F. M BROWN & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
All cream butter at the Creamery
AGreat Saving

Can be made by purchasing London dyed seal plush garments of us. A very useful and sensible present is @ plush sacque or wrap and we guarantee a saving of 25 per cent. during the holidays
 E. M BROWN & Go
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
pn.Itiua Ract.

Call at C. w. Wilson 6 Co., and be con- vinced that they can show you the best and largest assortment of gentlemeR's nsckwear for 5Oc. d1S If
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18

What to give your mothera We'll, 8 pair of nice blankets or comfortable or Marseil1es bed spread are very useful and are always appreciated at home on cold night. Our stock is large and prices lower than else where.
 F.M. BROWN & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
". q. 1T. M.

MT. Charles A. Baldwin will address the Woman's Christian Temperance union meet ing to be held at English Hall on Sunday at 3:30 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18

When Baby was sick. we gave her CAsToRIA,
 When she was Child. she cried for CASTORIA, When she became Miss, she clung to CASTORIA, When ghe had Children, she gave them CASTGRIA.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18

Yesterdays Waterbury American says J. J. Clerkin, of New Haven, passed the greater portion of yesterday in Waterbury seeing old friends and looking after private business of the order of the K. of c.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
ZwingIe The Reformer,

Rev. Mrs. Hanaford will give the second part of her biographical sermon on the Swiss reformer, Ulric Zwingle, on Sunday evening at the Church of the Holy Spirit.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
Advice WIthout Cost.

Look sharp at our prices and examine the great assortment of novelties and plush and leather goods, brass and bronze ornaments; plush and bronze picture frames suitable for Christmas gifts.
 M RRovN & Co
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18

Those beautiful robe blankets we have sold so many of during the past seasona We have a5out 25 left at $5 each and they make 8 handsome and useful Xmas present.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
Return of Collector Ryxbee.

Collector Byxbee has returned from his three weeks' vacation and is again at his desk. He has been to Southern Kansas with party of Neriden friends. He reports g good time with beautiful weather
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
A. E. WILLIAMS.
sourn MANoHEsrEn, Dec. as, 1885.

Gentlemen-This is to certify that I have been suffering more or less for the last two years with pains in the stomach severe headaches, coated tongue and loss of appetite, doubt arising from indigestion, which has caused me at times much suffering and expense. have tried, I believe, ev- cry known remedy of medical science. under the advice of many eminent physicians, only finding relief for the time being adv1sed by them to seek the climate of California if desired radical cure. After some advice on the part of friends and lt- tie hesitation of my own, I made up my mind to try some of your Highland Tonica Water. have used up to this time two cases, and have been heved of the above described symptoms, and have also increased seven pounds in weight. Please for ward me another case, and oblige
 Yours truly, JOHN N. CARNEY,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
Courx Notes.

The case against George L. Burnett was again continued in the City court yesterday morning at the request of Attorney Tyler until Monday. Burnett has redeemed nearly all the notes on which he raised money, and it is understood that those upon whom he passed them will not push him further.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
F0r lhe Rackacne. which ope

For the Backacne, which one en- inent authority has termed "headache in the back" so common to those suffering from nervous prostration, hysteria or fs- tigue caused by too long standing, there is no external remedy that affords such prompt relief as the Compound Quinine Plasters.
 Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street, agents for boys bicycles.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
The Quest

The Question, What shall buy for a Christmas gifta We'll, . bottle of Lundborg's perfume with ato- mixer, 25c; sleeve buttons, scarf pins, woolen gloves 5Cc
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
Don't Delay Your Visit,

But come at once and examine the bargains we are offering in ladies:a :and gents slk, linen and cambric handkerehiefs, hundreds of dozens to select from at Sc and upwards
 F. M Brown & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-18
Have Vou See,

Blg Run for the Holidays. Lundborg's perfume; only 25c per bottle with atomizer de14tf