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Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
Among she collesians.

The preliminary programme for the junior promenade will be out to-day.
 Lee 's7 will lecture in Asylum Hill church, Hartford, tonight on "Chinese Habits and Customs"
 The Hartford Yale alumni will hold ban quet this evening, to which large number of Yale professors have received invitations.
 The Yale Law school gave german ct Loomis' last night.
 At the Y. M. c. A. convention held in Southington Saturday and Sunday Yale was represented by Goodrich '86. .-.
 Ferguson, the regular pitcher of the Phila- delphia league nine. has been engaged to train the Princeton nine for 1887.
 At the praise service Sunday evening in Battell chapel MT. H. Coven sang the solo 70, Saviour, hear me-" B. Brooks, jr., gave a violin solo which evinced much praise for his ability, and MT. Stoeckel pleased the large audience with the organ solo "Infammatus. :"
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
Novel Christmas Service.

On Thursday evening of this week at the Davenport Congregational church occurs a novel and appropriate Christmas service at 7:30 all the officers, teachers and scholars of the Sunday school will unite with mem bers of the congregation in bringing some useful or eatible article, which will be placed on the platform in full view of the audience. Articles too bulky to be carried will be rep resented by an order for the same. An in teresting programme has been arranged in the shape of short addresses, Christmas carols, and the admission fee required will be one apple, orange or potato which will be received in baskets in the vestibule. On the following day all the articles received will be distributed by the deacons to worthy, needy people, thereby making many Q deserving one merry Christmas
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
ember 2l, 1886.
THRCOUR1' RECORD.
Superior COurt-CfvfI Side = Judge
 StOddard.

Stoddard.
 In this court yesterday morning argu- ments were heard on mandamus, asking that the city clerk of Waterbury have au- thority to so change the city records as to make legal change in the salary of the Mayor, which was raised from $500 to $1 ,000. The city bylaw requires that salaries may be raised only by majority of present and ab- sent members of the Court of Common Council. At the meeting in question only six members of the Board of Aldermen were present. The case was argued for the plain tiff by John W. filling. Decision was rem dered by Judge Stoddard authorizing the change in the records and making legal the increase of salary.
 Attorney George D. Watrous entered de- murrer in the case of Mrs. Nellie Quin vs. the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, which corporation she is suing to recover damages from for the death of her a collision with a wild engine last March, while operating a handcar on the the 6e1 Superior court. The demurrer ayers that the company is not responsible, inas- much as Quin and the engineer of the wild engine were fellow servants and if anybody is responsible the engineer is. A motion was also made by MT. Watrous asking that the first count of the plaintiffs complaint in which negligence is alleged in general way should be made more specific, and that it should designate who was negligent Judge Stoddard took the papers.
 The counsel in the case of Beecher vs. the Evergreen Cemetery association were given until next Monday to amend their pleadings.
 A judgment of foreclosure was granted in the case of Samuel A. York, trustee, vs. Arthur L. Hotchkiss of Cheshire. The mortgage was for $, 800 on land in Cheshire Time of redemption, sixty days.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
Eil1amciaI.
The Market Heavy and Lower-A Free Selling of Stocks Sends Values Down
 The Lowest Prices of the Day Cur. rent at the Close.

NEW YORK, Dec. 90. The stock market was heavy and lower during the first hour this morning in consequence of a free selling by London houses Prices declined during the first hour with Hitler no interruption. Gen. tral Pacific, Memphis and Charleston, Lake Shore, Missouri Pacific, New York and New England, Nor folk and Western, Northern Pacific preferred, Read. ing and Union Pacific were the weakest stocks on the list and at the lowest point showed declines ranging from A to per cent. After Il o'clock the selling movement ceased and the market strength .ened somewhat but dealings were on small scale. Up to noon the market was without feature Of in teresr with the exception of decline of 214 per cent in Manhattan Elevated. There was no special news current affect the market in either direc- tion. Money loaned throughout the morning at 6a7 per cent. The sales to. noon amounted to 185, 900 shares. The stock market continued firm up to 1:30 hour mentioned. however, there renewed sell ing and prices took a downward turn, declining steadily throughout. The bull cliques offered money down to per cent in the last hour, but it failed steady the market and the closing prices were at near the lowest of the day. As compared with Sat urday's closing prices showed drop of M to 34 per cent. The sales for the day amounted to 4s7 - 975 shares
 Money closed at per cent. The highest rate was z, the lowest per cent.
 Exchange closed higher. Posted rates 4so150 4s41k.
 Governments closed steady.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL 6 SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
s.wAx DOWN SOUTH HIN D1xrE.,,

sswAY DOWN SOUTH HIN DIXEE.'s The Wonderful Growth of St. Angus.
 ttme-Mr. o. H0wes Writes on she
 Sftuat1On-N0rthern Enterprise and
 Money - Marvellous Changes - The
 Mammoth HOteI-Boring For Hot
 Water-DeFby Ruilders-The orange
 CrOP--New Haven's Red Men--The
 Captive APaches.
 ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Dec. 10-You see am still holding forth in this old city. She is very like an old tree that has nearly lost its vitality and then suddenly puts forth new branches Northern men and northern capi- tai are working wonders. New and massive structures are being developed around about us. Prominent among the new enterprises is the Ponce de Leon Hotel, by H. M. Flag Ter of New York, and when finished it will be the most elaborate in America. At least five hundred men have been employed on the structure for year and it is not over half finished. In addition to the hotel MT. Flagler intends building an ediice as place for general amusement in dimensions per haps 25ox400, equipped with cafes and bowl ing, shooting and dancing facilities and per haps the defunct skating may rear it's head again.
 MT. rl8gler IS very SSuoEous Htdu ne is building fine church for the Methodist society and his money flows freely to other denominations. The distribution of his wealth has been boon to the merchants and boarding house keepers of St. Augustine. Everything here in architecture as well as names runs in the Spanish and Moorish style.
 MT. Flagler's enterprises are all on an ex- alted scale. He is having an elegant car built for his own private use to run between New York and St. Augustine.
 He has commenced drilling an eight inch we'll with the idea of striking hot water away down somewhere, no one knows where. communication with, that place of which we are told such strange stories. It may be the quickest way of reaching there. It is an old saying that some people are always getting themselves in hot water. Hut if his antlcI- pations prove true and hot water is obtained it will be a glorious consummatien. This vast enterprise is being conducted by two mia, Mcdonald and Mcclure. They have constructed some of the finest buildings in the State.
 Orange trees, as far as I have seen, are looking well after the failure of last winter. I presume there will be two-thirds of 8 crop. The weather has been most elegant so far this season. To-day there is a warm and gentle rain, and all nature smiles thereat.
 In the political field Democracy reigns. Many men who have been sound Republi cans at the North are to be found on the Democratic roost. Knights of Labor as an organization do not seem very active in this locality. We have stationed here 452 Apaches. They roam about the streets, sell wampum trinkets, play poker, shoot their arrows, have their powows in the fort, and seem to enjoy themselves. I notice in the CoUR1ER's reports that New Haven is be- ing overrun by the savage Red Men. If they get refractory send lem down here. In a few days intend to go down the Indian river; am only waiting the coming of friends from New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
RRTRERY TEsTIMONY,

The Sensational Trial i'm Wa1l1ng.
 ford's Br1b. ry Case Yesterday-Omcer
 Austin Paid Hush Money.
 WALLINGFoRD, Dec. 20.- The trial of George E. Trask and Russell W. Wilcox for the alleged bribery of Constable Rod Austin and Deputy Sheriff Glover took place in Wal lingford Town hall yesterday with Judge Bartholomew on the bench. The State was represented by Prosecuting Attorney George M. Wallace and Timothy J. Fox, the accused by James P. Pigott with A. H. D. Fowler, Henry Hall, Seymour D. Hall and He " Futile. Constable Austin was the first wit ness and testified that George B. Trask saw him on April 19 in company with Officer Glover and talked about the fire of the Sweetland Chuck company's works. Trask did not want the cause of the fire investi- gated, as he said Wilcox set it. He offered 8 note for $50, which was accepted and the note is in evidence. Wilcox was also present and gave the officer $50 in cash.
 Officer Austin detailed all the circum- stances of the case. He was cross examined at great length by Attorney Pigott. The case then adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
STATE CORREsP0NDENCE.
Milford.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FIRST CHURCH. MILFORD, Dec. 20.-The prospect for g good ice harvest is not very favorable at present.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Plumb, who have been spending several weeks in town, re- turned to New Haven last Friday. The public schools have closed for the Christmas holidays to open again January 10.
 Professor Newell, of Bridgeport, has dis continued his drawing class for the present.. Dr. J. E. Twitchell and NIT. North of the Dwight Place church, New Haven, were in town last Wednesday and attended the lec- ture of 0. E. Bolton in the First church the same evening.
 Rev. N M. Calhoun has recovered from his recent illness and occupied the pulpit of the First church last Sunday. The entertainment given in the Town hail for the benefit of Plymouth church last Fri day evening, Was well attended. Forty dol lara was realized.
 Service appropriate for Christmas will be held in the different churches next Sunday. The '.Old Folks concert" will be given in
 the Town hall this evening in connection with the fair and supper of the Ladies' Be- nevolent union. Admission ten cents; SUD- per fifteen cents.
 The third of the course of Bolton lectures
 was given last Wednesday evening in the First church. The evening was stormy, but gOOO S1ZeO audience greeted the l6cCuref, who ecipsed his former efforts and gave the
 best lecture of the course. Views of the scenery up the Rhine and other points of in terest to the tourist, were wildly presented on the screen, while the descriptions were graphic and pleasing.
 The annual meeting of the First church was held last Sunday afternoon; George F. Platt was. reelected clerk. Report of the last annual meeting was read and reports of inc past year were then given. The mem- bership of the church is over five hundred. The report of Samuel N. Oviatt showed an increase in the membership of the Sunday school and that it is fourishing. The church treasurer, N. D. Plstt, reported over twelve hundred dollars given for charitable purpo- ses. Reports were also given from the secre- taries of the Y. P. A. and the Ladies' Benev- olent union. The election. of 8 deacon re- suited in the reelection of Deacon D. s.
 Whitcomb. N. D. Platt was re elected church treasurer; Edward Clark, Treat o. Botsford and Charles A. Smith were elected standing committee to act with the deacons; Nathan E. Smith, James B. Benjamin. Treat Botsford, nominating committee; Samuel N. Oviatt was unanimously reelected super intendent of the Sunday school. The church then took action on the church creed and covenant as adopted. by the national Congre- gational council, which was accepted and is to be printed in the provisional manual
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
GonPE Notes.

In the City court yesterday morning the case of George L. Burnett. who was charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses. was nolled on payment of $11.34 costs.
 Yesterday forenoon at il o'clock Frank Hess, the sixteen-year- old clerk in the Mer- iden postofice who was arrested on charge of stealing letters from the Holley Card company, was before United States Commis- sioner James P. Platt for 8 hearing. By ad vice of his counsel he waived an examination and was bound over to the United States District court, which meets in this city the fourth Tuesday in February. Bonds in the sum of $500 were furnished for his appear ance.
 John Daley, fourteen-year old Hamilton street boy, was fined $5 and costs in the City court yesterday morning for throwing snowballs at an Italian named Gresoggo.
 Michael Kennedy, who resisted Officer Mack when he attempted to arrest him on Saturday night, was fined $15 and costs in the City court yesterday morning. For be- ing drunk he was sent to jail for thirty days.
 The grocery firm of Nutting & Co.,, at the corner of Whalley avenue and Orchard street, made an assignment in the Probate court yesterday for the benefit of their creditors.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
FIRST CHURCH. FAIR HAVEN.

Christmas Concert and Praise Service.
 The Christmas concert and praise service given by the Sunday school connected with the First Congregational church, Grand ave- nue, Sunday evening drew large audience and proved g very interesting and instructive entertainment, consisting of exercises and singing by the school, recitations by indi- vidual members and selections by the choir, all of which were of the nature suggested by the name "Christpas Concert" and by the subject of "Christ and His Resurrection" !" Nr. John O. Bradley conducted the singing, and MT. Henry R. Barnes made short and interesting address at the close of the con- cert. The pulpit platform and communion table were handsomely decorated with floral offerings, which added charm to the occa- sion. The following were the committee, who may well feel pleased with the result of their efforts: Miss Hattie Seeley, Miss Josie Bradley, Miss Hattie Wilson, Miss Fannie Bigelow, Mrs. Bacon and several gentlemen. The chairman of the committee, MT. Wilber Leet, conducted the exercises. The opening prayer was offered by the pastor.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
A HOTEL CLERKS
Adventure with a Yellow Roseb

A0VeAGure " 1tn n CLIO w k&OBoOuOs
 A certain hotel in this city has a clerk who is not wanting in all the requirements of the regulation hotel clerk. He is generally adorned with the immaculate white shirt front and the glistening diamond with which the genuine hotel clerk is always credited He can always assume smile on the entrance to the office of drummers or other guests. Like others of the human race he is very appreciative of attentions received from the fair sex. One of the jovial guests of the house recently conceived plan by which it YVES intended that young lady guest should bestow some attentions on the aforesaid clerk. A note was sent to the young lady, the purport of which was that an inmate of the house who had frequently noticed her would be pleased to form an acquaintance with her. The note which the young lady returned contained these words: "How shall I know youa Will you wear yellow rose in the buttonhole of your coat at tea time?' This afforded the desired opportunity and a beautiful rosebud was procured and pre- sented to the clerk, who quite naturally fas- tened it on his coat. At tea time the rose bud, which was quite prominent, was not only noted by the young lady but many others When the joke leaked out the lady said she had as much fun over the affair as anyone and after the departure of the lady guest when the clerk was first informed of the joke he said he was unable to account for the attentions he had received from his fair guest He will probably beware of yellow rosebuds in future.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
PAYING WELL.
Earnings of The H0lYoke And
 WestfieId Railroad.

Earnings of The H0lYoke And
 Westfield Railroad.
 The Holyoke and West6eld railroad com pany held their annual meeting at the May or's office in Holyoke yesterday afternoon to listen to the annual reports and declare 8 dividend. Treasurer Prentiss' report showed that the net earnings of the road to October 1 were $56, ,sS6, an increase of $44 over last years amount. According to the contract with the Hew Haven and Northampton road one-half of this sum, $28, AS, must be de- ducted for running expenses. The interest paid on bonds by the Canal road on $200,- 900, due in April, 1871, at 2 per cent, and $6O, ,O00 due in April, 1898, at per cent, amounts to $17, 7,600, and this with $1,000 paid on account leaves the balance due from the above read October 1, $9, 843. A divid- end of per cent. was expected.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
December Fl. 1886
8afIruads.
New York, New Haven & Hart
 ford R. R.. Nov. 29, 1886.

TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS FOLLOWS: FOR NEW YORK-*356 (daily except Monday, s4:28 4:4o5:15t t625 t63O @7:3g "s:10. s:s0. 9:s5, ford), s1:so, .s:4o, *35o 400, $500. $40. e:15 milk train with pass accommodation way to ss:3s, 1o:15 nn-, Sundays s3:5s. $40, 500 6. m., *2:4O. 500, 6:30. *7:OO 7:2O ss:3S D. u WASHINGTON NIGHT EXPRESS VIA HARLEM RIVER-Leaves at $11:50 p. m. daily, stops at Milford, Bridgeport. South Norwslk and Stam- FOR BOSTON VIA sPRINGFIELD-.1:oe night, 6:52 500, s11:O5 a. m., *1:1e, 3:f2 *6:26 D. m Sundays, *1:02 night, s6:26 p m. FOR BOSTON VIA NEW LONDON AND PROVI- DENCE-*1:30 a n., "10:3o a. m-, fast express t12:25 noon. Newport Express trains HOBO a. FOR BosToE K VIA VI HARTFORD AND N.Y&N. E. R. R.-s2:3o 6 daily.
 FOR BOSTON Via Air Line and N. Y. & N E. R. B. sos 2. m., 1.25 D. m., *5.o5 D. m. fast express. FOB shaAs HaKFToRDR GRE R SPRINGFIELD MER1DEN ETC.-"12:15 night, *1:02 night, (*2:S9 a. m to Hartford s:5a, 500, t1o:a8, *11:o5. 12:10 noon, .1:16, s:12, 5:97 G5:55 to Iiartford,. s6:8, SIP, s:45 p. n. Sundays *1:o2 night, FOR NEW LONDON. ETC-s1:30 night SOS, *10:30, 1t:t5 8. m., *4:0e, 4:20, SIS, (9:35 D. m way to Guilford goes no farther) Sundays f12:25 noon, f1:30 night.
 VIA B. & N. '. AIR LINE DIVISION for Middle all stations at SOS ,*5:05, 6:15 D. m Sum days, *5:0o p. m. Connect at Middletown with Conn. Valley R. R.. and at Willimantic with N Y. N. B. and N. L. & N. R. R., at Turnerville with Colchester Branch. Trains arrive in New Haven at 9:15 n.. ':22, *6:55, s:s5 D. u.
 o. M. SHEPARD. General Superintendent sExpress trains.
 fLocal Express
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
Lecture in shefneld, massachusetts.

Lecture i'm Shefneld, massachusetts.
 The Berkshire, Mass Courier in it's recent Sheffield correspondence says of a lecture de- livered in Sheffield by Judge L. E. Munson, of this city, ,as given below. A very complimen- tary notice also appeared in the Springfield Republican:
 Hon. L. E. Munsons lecture on 'sThe age we live in and the history we make'' was well attended by the Friendl, Union last Friday evening. The lee ture was scholarly and ornate handling of an old subject The progress Of the last half century, especially in our own country, in the science of as tronomy and geology; the latest investigation into the mysteries of optics and electricity: the wonder full appliances rendered valuable through theuse of steam the advanced state of civil and religious ib erty, and the high moral character of our latest civilization were all dwelt upon in most forcible manner. mere narrative of these repeated facts would have been ''an old story to any intelligent audience " But the literary excellence Of the lec- turer's style was marked, the descriptions so vivid and the vocabulary so well chosen that thin old' took to tn amselves attractiveness under his skillfuI handling of the theme. We hope this will not be the last time shall hear the hon- orahla gentleman.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
w.. Native of stamford.

Mrs. Lydia Van Raust died at her homo in Brooklyn, on Tuesday of last week at the great age of one hundred years, ten months and three days. Mrs. Van Raust was born in Stamford February 12, 17S5. Her maiden name was Damn. Her husband, to whom she was married in 1911, died sixty years ago. She retained all her faculties, could read and sew without the aid of spectacles, insisted on attending to great many of her personal wants and never changed the style of dress she wore during the life of her hus- band, a fine bombazine gown, with soft white null kerchief, frils and cap. Wm.E. Damn, of Norwalk, is the only surviving nephew.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
A State Street Blaze Causes a Loss of
 

The household effects and domicile of John Fancher, an employe of the bird cage shop, who resides at 543 State street, near the rail- road bridge, were badly damaged by fire yes terday afternoon. Clothing hung up to dry took fire from the kitchen stove. The loss will be about $10O, which is fully insured. The first floor of the building is occupied by E. L. Janiswicz, a cigar manufacturer. whose loss by water is uncovered by insurance, as MT. Janiswicz allowed his insurance policy to elapse week ago. The damage to the building, which is owned by Mrs. Margaret Stokes of Goffe street, will be about $100 and is covered by insurance.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
The Railroads.

Hon. George H. Watfous was reelected president, E. M. Reed vice president, W. L.
 Squires treasurer and o. M. Shepard general superintendent at the Consolidated roads directors meeting Saturday. No action was taken in regard to Superintendent Steven son. There is 8 general belief, however, that he will be chosen general manager of the New York and New England road at the meeting of the directors of that company to-
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
City Court Criminal Side Judge
 DemImg.

December 20-George L. Burnett, obtain ing goods under false pretenses, nolled on payment of $11.34 costs; John Mcclure, drunk and breach of the peace, to December 21; theft, December 23; John Kallaher, breach of the peace against Patrick Gildea. $1O fine, s6.1s costs; Hugh Dennen, breach of the peace against Henry W. Ford, to De cember 26; Michael Kenney, drunk, $7.s1 costs, 30 days in jail; breach of the peace, judgment suspended resisting officer, $15 fine; John Bailey, breach of the peace against P. Gresoggo, judgment suspended; throwing snowballs, $5 fine, $7.88 costs.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
Ehe Verdict,
Are You Puzzled

The verdict of the great purchasing pub lie: That Bolton & Nicely have the best as sortment of holiday goods in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
Ganaa And See Hs

Find out what are the latest novelties in holiday goods, and find out the meaning of the phrase, low prices. Come and make your purchases of silk or linen handker- chiefs, silk muffiers, etc., from the largest stock in the State, at guaranteed low prices.
 BOLTON & NEELY
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
John McPartland Meets With Am Ac-

John Mcfarland, the State street liquor dealer, was crossing the tracks of the horse railroad on Chapel street in his carriage yes terday when the pole of horse car got caught in the wheel of the carriage, throwing him out into the gutter and overturning the carriage. But little damage was done.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
Do You Ever Think

what warm garment 8 Cardigan jacket is and makes a useful Xmas present. Our as- sortment comprises all grades and sizes and we guarantee prices right.
 F. M. BROWN & Co,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-12-21
Married fn New York.

MT. John H. Austin and Miss Emma Pres ton, both of this city, were married in New York city Sunday by the Rev. M. R. Hunt ington, rector of Grace Episcopal church.