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Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
A Mission Tea Party Yesterday,

A very pleasant tea party was given by the Woman's Board of City Missions to the mem bers of the mothers meeting at o'clock yesterday afternoon. The rooms were well filled with the women and children for whose benefit the entertainment was given and those who came to prepare the tables. Four different nationalities and ten churches were represented by the rich and the poor sitting together at the tea table. A bountiful sup ply was provided of biscuit, bread, cold meats, cake of various kinds, coffee, tea and fruit, with plenty left to be sent to the chil- dren at home and to the mothers who could not attend. Acknowledgment is made for donations of provisions for the occasion from Mrs. A. E. Lines, Mrs. Wm. Lincoln, Mrs F. c. Sherman, Mrs. J. M. Peck, Mrs. George Hale, Mrs. J. Scott, Mrs. Atwater Baldwin, Mrs. s. M. Finken, Mrs. G. H. Hotchkiss, Mrs l. 0. Meserve, Mrs. Whittlesey, Mrs. W. D. Mossman, Mrs. L. B. Bradley, Mrs. L.. D. Brown and Mrs. Wm. Davis. Special help was also given by Mrs. E.J. Baker, and those present were glad to have with them again Mrs Elizabeth Pierce, who has often assisted at such entertainments in the earlier days of this part of city mission work.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY.

The Annual Meeting at Hartford Yes-
 terday-Care For the Dumb Beasts
 Alleviat1On of Suffering-The SOc1e-
 tvs Work For the Year.
 At the annual meeting of the Connecticut Humane society held at the Y. M. c. A. building in Hartford yesterday MT. Rodney Dennis, president, made an address review ing briefly the work and prosperity of the society, which is now six years old. It had accomplished much work of humane char acter and had exerted an influence for good which was highly encouraging. The benefit of organized and chartered effort in the cause of humanity had been dearly shown. The report of the secretary, MT. Taylor, showed that the past year had been prosperous one. Subscriptions have been paid in by 422 active members, ITO associate and 682 branch members. making the total 1,276. The re- port said the society had found instances of neglect of old and feeble people, families suf- fering because of an incorporate father or mother and many instances of cruelty to horses, sheep, COWS, etc. The unskillful driver was one of the worst enemies the horse had.
 The secretary then spoke of the cruelty in f1icted upon birds in the wanton destruction of eggs, and consequently of birds, for the ostensible purpose of making collections. Sportsmen frequently shoot birds simply for pleasure, leaving them where they fall
 Attention was especially called to the evils of the present system of transporting cattle on railroads Some of the roads make spe- cial arrangements to prevent violation of the law on their lines, and most of the trouble arises with trains coming from other States.
 Two hundred and thirty one of the cases receiving attention have been those of per sons cruelty treated, starved neglected, 23 of these being men, B women and 175 children. One hundred and eight-seven worth less and suffering animals have been merci- fully killed during the year, of which num- Der 42 were glandered horses. The following statement shows briefly what has been ac complished during the year:
 Animals killed--Horses 16S, neat cattle g. small animals II.
 Animals relieved-From working when lame and sore, 533; from working when dis eased, 54; from starving, 51; from torture, 66 from general cruelty, 120; cruelty over drawn, AS; cruelty overdriven, 102; cruelty beaten, 162; cruelty transported, S1; not provided with food and shelter, 447; aban- doned, 6; total, 1857. Warnings given, ,213; arrests, 38; settled without trial, 4; acquit- ted, 1. Making a total of 299 human beings and 8 3,394 animals relieved during the year. There were 54 prosecutions by the society agents.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
STATE TEMPERANCE UNION.
Twentieth Annual COnvention-Elec'
 lion of Officers,


 HARTFORD. Jan. 20.-The large audience room of the Asylum street M. E. church in this city was we'll filled at 10 o'clock this morning on the opening of the twentieth an- nual convention of the Connecticut Temper ance union. Prof. D. N. Camp, president, of New Britain, called the meeting to order. Rev. Mir Forbes, of Rockville, read from the scriptures and Rev. MT. Twitchell, of New Haven, offered prayer 4 short praise ser vice was then held and Rev. MT. Van Al styne, pastor of the church, delivered the address of welcome Sylvanus Butler, of New Haven, was one of the committee on nominations appointed and Rev. MT. Hunt, of Orange, one of the committee on creden- tials. There was singing by quartette. A very interesting address was delivered by Mir. John N. Stearns, of New York. Rev. Mr. Winter made the report of the executive committee. The years work had been thor ough and encouraging. The temperance cause had taken long step forward, both in legislative and church action. In opposition to this the liquor dealers were more thor oughly organized than ever before and were pledged not to vote for any temperance man. s.vz.-
 In the afternoon the following officers elect ed for the ensuing year. President, Professor D. Oliver Hoyt, Fairfield county; Hon M 8 Chapp- pp man, Hartford county; Hon. Robbins Battell, Litchaeld county; Hon. O. L. Griswo1d, Middlesex county; Hon. I. o. Lewis, New Haven county; Rev N. Willard, D. D., New London county; Hon Ralph P Gilbert. Holland county; Hon. Henry Hammond, Windham county
 Executive Committe Professor D. N. Camp, ex officio; Fairfield county, Rev. w. H. Holman, South port; Hartford county, Deacon Jabez H. Hayden, Windscr Locks; Litchf1eld county, Hon.; David Stroig Winsted; Middlesex county, Rev. Bernard Payne, Saybrook; Few Haven county, Rev. J. E. Twitchell, D.. D. New H: Miner; Mystic Riger; i Holland county Rey s E Sharpe, Putnam. At large, Rev. G. H: Brewster, Danielsonyille; Rev. C. B. Ford, New Haven; Rev. s. J. M. Merwin, Nav Haven; Rev. W. H. Moore, Hartford; Rev. J. H; Stubhert Putnam; Hon. W. s. Williams, Glastonbury.
 Rev. Dr. D. Dorcester of Natick, Mass, made Al address abounding in interesting and instructive facts He was followed by Rev. J. w. Cooper of New Britain, Rev c. N. Holden of Thompsonyille, Rev l.. L. Potter of the First Baptist, Rev. G. L. Thompson of New Britain and Rev. Dr. J. E, TWit= chell of New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
A Fat Ngan,s TrouhJes

The divorce case of Perkins against Perkins before Attorney George E. Terry, commit tee Of the Superior court, continues to drag it's slow length along in Waterbury. In de- tail the evidence tends to show that bitter quarrel has been waged in the Perkins fami- ly for a number of months past. The hus- band, who was president of the Fat Mems association and who weighs 375 pounds, is attempting to prove that his wife, who weighs little over ninety pounds, has been a habitual drunkard and that her character for chastity is below par. She denies the charges Although at variance on most mat ters of controversy in court and out, both agree that they have fought more rounds to a finish with fists and forks, shears and look ing-glasses, spiders and kitchen utensils, than any couple on the court records. Two of Mrs. Perkins alleged old friends appeared the other day and testified against her.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Wedding Bells Last Evening.

Last evening at the residence of the brides parents, No. 40 Wall street, Miss Mary Thorne was united in marriage to Rev. MT. Dickinson, pastor of the Congregational church at Wallingford. The wedding, which quiet one, was attended only by rela- tives and intimate friends of the families. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Dr. Dwight of Yale, assisted by Dr. Munger of the United church. The bridal party left last night for New York city, thence to go to Northampton for short stay, and afterward they will take up their residence at the par sonage in Wallingford. Wedding presents were sent by the many friends and admirers of Dr. Dickinson in Wallingford, as we'll as from those of both parties in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Great and Wonderful Slaughter in
 Prices at Franks Retiring Sale.

Great and Wonderful Slaughter in
 Prices at Franks Retiring Sale.
 All our Coats spool cotton reduced to 2c spool, all our Leonard's best quality sew ing silk reduced to Sc spool Leonard's silk twist 1c a spool, best Milward's needles 2c a paper, all our best quality dress silks re- duced to 25c yard, all our best satins and broeaded silks reduced to 25c yard, all our best quality silk velvets now 75c, elegant plain or brocaded velveteens now 25c, all our best gents rubber coats now $1, reduced from $3; scarlet all wool drawers reduced to 39c, excellent wrap pers and drawers reduced to 25c, mems best quality four-ply linen collars 5c apiece, good suspenders 5c, jersey caps 5e, children's woolen leggins 5c, woolen hoods 10c, good shirt bosoms Sc, all our best umbrellas soc, all our linen cambrics 4c a yard, all our wigans and crinolines reduced to 4c a yard. All our best silesias Sc yard; mems and boys white shirts, 25c; mems wool bicycle shirts, 50c; boys wool bicycle shirts, 35c; all our best all wool red fannels, 12115c yard; twenty different styles of mems, ladies' and children's hose, reduced to five cents pair; all our best silk fringes, reduced to DC 8 yard; all our best genuine black guipure laoes, reduced to 1215c; extra heavy duck overalls, reduced to 19c; heavy cheviot shirts, 25c; good calico shirts, 10c; all our best kid gloves, 10c a pair; all our best wool children's mittens, 5c a pair. Be sure to secure some of these great bargains at this genuine retir- ing sale at MILIUs FRANKS,
 S43 Chanel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court-Criminal SIde-Judge
 Andrews.

Andrews.
 The only prisoners in the dock yesterday were John Nancy, the Meriden saloon keeper who was found guilty of arson, and Michael Leahy. the tramp who was found guilty of the assault on Mrs Harriet Vanall in West Haven recently. These two prisoners were brought down from jail to be sen fenced. Nancy stood up in th.s pen, and Judge An drews, after looking him over, said: 'sManey, the sentence of this court is that you be imprisoned in the State prison for the term of six years. ' That was all The crowd relaxed it's attention and the accused man sat down as though dazed. Over in the sat his wife and daughter with their eyes buried in their handkerchiefs. E. A. Merriam the Meriden attorney who is associated with Mir. Case in tke defence, filed notice of an appeal.
 Nancy taken to jail where he will remain committed without bond until the Supreme court passes on his case. The jury had to take four bal lots on his case before verdict reached. Tine three first were informal and stood follows: First, ten for conviction, two for acquttal; second the same; third, eleven for conviction, for ac quittal. The fourth ballot was formal and resulted in the conviction:
 Leahy was next told to stand up, which he did ard was senten ed to three years in State prison. The case of Thomas Davidson of AnsonIa, accused of nonsupport of wife, was dismissed for the term as one of the witnesses in the case was very i'll and unable D appear.
 Colonel George A. Basserman who was convicted during the term for selling liquor in Hamden, no license town. was fined $50 and costs. notice of appeal in this has already been fled This finished up the business of the term and after the jury had been dismissed the court adjourned with out date.
 Bonds were called in these cases William Killoy, violation of Sunday liquor law, Patrick Higgins bondsman, $500.
 Michael Donohue, violation of Sunday liquor law, John J. Flynn surety, bond $200.
 Henry Leyerzaph, violation of Sunday liquor law, Siegwart Spier surety, bond S250.
 John Fee, breach of the peace, Patrick Maloney surety. bond $150.
 Morris Srath of Bethany assault and battery, breach of the peace, John J. Sperry surety, bond $50.
 John R. Williams, breach of the peace, c. A. Moeller surety, bond $75.
 William Yang, breach of the peace, James Ben nett surety bond S10O.
 William Ledwitch breach of the peace, John Harrdon surety bond $1O0. Bertie Andrews. residing in house of il-fame, James Cox surety, bond S100.
 John O'Nell, breach of the peace, William J. Bradley surety. bond $10G. - -
 These cases were nolled;
 Thomas Corcoran, violating city by law.
 Edwin l.. Joslyn. assault and battery.
 Philip Ryan, alias William Butler, bigamy.
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Major Boughton, of Waterl

Major Boughton, of Waterbury, was in the city yesterday.
 Ex-Judge William B. Stoddard, of this city, leaves Wednesday next for trip in the South
 Mir. s. R. Towne, of Birmingham, has cabbage weighing eighteen and one-qaarter pounds.
 Mrs. Adelaide Holmes, widow of Edward B. Holmes, died in Hartford January 18th, aged eighty She was formerly of New York.
 George w. Walker and wife, of Ansonia, are visiting in Nassau, and are enthusiastic in praise of the climate and the beauties of the scenery.
 N. D. Sperry and Captain Charles H. Townsend have gone to Washington to at tend the meeting of the national board of trade, which opened yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. Shares, of E1d street, this city, who have gone to Florida, will be absent about two months Before returning they will visit the Ber- mudas.
 Mir. Stern, New York lawyer, also con- nected with the staff of the New York Times, is guest of Selectman Feldman, of this city. Chief of Police BolI1aap showed Mr. Stern the workings of the department. Mrs Richards of Collinsville, mother of Mrs. Mix, wife of MT. Mix of the City market restaurant, is gradually failing at her home in Coliinsville Mrs. Edith Richards, sister of Mrs. Mix, is with Mrs. Richards in Collinsville.
 Miss Clara Laudenbach, daughter of David Laudenbach, and Attorney Charles Kleiner, the newly elected president of the Board of Councilmen will be married Wednesday evening Jan. 27, at MT. Laudenbach's resi- dence, No. 24 Grove street. Paymaster Edwin B. Webster, U. S. N, formerly of Litchfeld, was married at Seat tIe, w. T., January 5. The bridegroom is stationed st Sitka, Alaska, and is brother of Tian.t .t@nant George 0 Webster of the army The bride is Miss Gates Of Carson City.
 Dr. Richmond, of St. Joseph, Mo, we'll known here abouts in connection with lit1- gation he had with Advertising Agent H. P. Hubbard of this city, has been missing since last February, and it is feared he has made away with himself as his mental condition has not been good of late.
 Messrs. Day, Cooley, Lambert Colgate, Phelps and Shipman, students at Yale, were among the large assemblage of guests at Hartford's leading society event of the season, Tuesday evening, the first assem- bly,, given at Seminary Hall. The patron esses were Mrs. Samuel Colt, Mrs. Knight D. Cheney and Mrs. Frederick Fitzgerald.
 The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company, with 1000 subscribers, earns $3oO,- 900 year and the New York and New Jer- sey Telephone company, with 5000 sub scribers, earns s4OO, 900 year, but the South ern New England Telephone company, with $500 subscribers, earns only $275,OO0 per year An advance of the s. N. E. rates is to be made upon an approximate equalization of charges.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
THE V. MI. c. As PROJECT.
The Committee Meets Last Night And
 EAacidas II,aax, Plaxa Actioaa

The Committee Meets Last Night And
 Decides Upon a Plan of Action.
 The committee appointed by the confer ence of gentlemen held at the New Haven House last Wednesday night to plan for raising the money to erect building for the Young Mems Christian association met last night in the parlor of the association.
 The following gentlemen are on the com mittee; Judge Lynde Harrison, E. s. Gree ley, I. N. Damn, Burton Mansfield, F. R. Bliss and Ralph J. Minor.
 After long and thorough discussion plans were adopted to propose at the meeting to be held at the New Haven House on Satur- day evening of this week at o'clock.
 It is the belief of the committee that the association should have a building and that now is the time to get it. The plans as adopted will give everybody a chance to contribute toward it.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Music bound any style at Dorman's.
 MT. J. R. Johnson, the Birmingham livery man, is seriously i'll with rheumatism.
 The New Haven Hessen Verein give a masquerade ball at Germania Hall on next Monday evening.
 The Parepa Rosa club of the St. John street M. E. church will begin rehearsals soon for concert.
 Mrs. Olivia Foote of Eagle street, eighty years of age, who had a second paralytic shock recently. is considerably better.
 The brig L. & w. Armstrong has arrived at New York from Demarara twenty-six days overdue, having experienced terrific gales.
 Mrs. Edward Betfner, aged thirty nine, whose husband works at Sargent's, has been taken to the hospital, suffering from an at tack of paralysis.
 MT. Benham of Disbrow's hat store, resid- ing on Prospect street, has commenced the erection of a new house on Nash street, cor ner of Eagle street.
 Revival meetings are being held at the St. John street M. E. church every evening this week except Saturday. Much interest pre- vails at the meetings.
 George Kim, the veteran soldier who was taken to the hospital having, it was sup posed, fractured his hip in fall, received only fracture of one of his ribs.
 The thirteen beautiful floral designs given by friends at the funeral of MT. Jacob Bros charts little girl are to be photographed with picture of the deceased in the center.
 By the heating of the connecting rod on the locomotive the train on the Canal road due here at 9:17 a. m. yesterday delayed about hour. A freight engine brought the train in.
 The remains of the late George O1msted, the jeweller who died in Rochester, were in- tered in Evergreen cemetery yesterday. Rev. E. w. Babcock and Rev. H. w. Dens- low officiated.
 The fifteenth annual sociable and reception of Eagle Hose company of Ansonia will be held at the Ansonia Opera House February 9th. Professor Rogers will prompt and Thomas orchestra, of this city, will play.
 Chandler's Anthems is the title of a new collection of choir selections composed by Prof. Chandler, of this city, and published by J. M. Russell, of Boston. Prof. Chand- Ter in this work has considered the wants, musical taste and capabilities of the average church choir. The work is very highly com mended.
 Artiles of agreement have been filed for the Thomas filling company, which is to transact a general lumber business in this city, to manufacture, deal, etc. The capital is $50, 900, Par value stock $100. Twenty per cent. of the capital is paid in. The balance, $40 ,000, is in real estate. The stockholders are: Thomas filling. 270 shares; Gibb Smith, 225 shares: Albert filling, shares. |
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
St. Francfs, Orphan Asylum.

The recent Thanksgiving donation to the St. Francis orphan asylum was the largest the asylum ever had. Rev. Father Russell is reelected president of the asylum board of managers; alao superintendent of the St. Bernard's cemetery, vice Mulcahy, removed to Waterbury. Rev. Father McKeown takes the place of Father Mulcahy on the board of managers, which is otherwise the same as last years. Major Maher takes the post of secretary, vice T. J. Fox, resigned. MT. Fox was reelected, but declined owing to other duties
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Death of Mrs. Philemon HoadIey,

Mrs. Betsey Bradley, widow of the late Philemon Hoadley, died yesterday morning at the residence of her son, Horace P. Hoad- ley on Crown street. The deceased, who was over eighty-six years of age, had been a sufferer for some time from paralysis. She was a devout and esteemed lady, and was long a member of the United church. MT. H. P. Plant, president of the Plant Investment company, and prominent man in the South, IS the son of the deceased by hef first husband. He came on from Savannah on Tuesday. He is also president of the South ern Express eompanY.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Increase of Stock.

During the last month the Kerteney Min ing and Smelling company, the headquarters of which are in New Haven, has agreed to increase it's capital stock from $30,000 to $100,00 The directors are A. B. Hendryx, N. s. Johnson and c. E. Bristol. Robert E. Sproule, New Westminster, B. o.; Wilbur A. Hendryx, Kerteney. Idaho: A. B. Hen dryx, N. s. Johnson, c. E. Bristol and A. H. Bartholomew, Ansonia, are the stock holders
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21

Joseph Berger was charged in the City court yes terday morning with the non-support of his wife Berger however, proved that his wife had been guilty of improper conduct with Charles Miller and was discharged. Miller was brought into court and fined g. and costs for forLicatiop.
 The case against Jacob Marks, bsotblack, who was charged with stealing sum of money, some cigars and tobacco from an Italian boarding house on Fair street, continued in the City court yesterday until January 25.
 Justice Dwight W. Futile yesterday rendered the following decision in the of the State against Frank Gausche and Ebert Spencer, who were charged with entering the house of Mir. Davis on Davis Island and stealing watch and pocketbook t'Ihe defense has keen well represented by counsel in this case and the Stateha had no counsel at all Perhaps if the State had been represented by coun sel they might have made out case. I will bind both the accused over, to the Superior court, Gausche pleaded not guilty while Spencer acknowl edged the corn and pleaded guilty. Lawyer Joseph ShaFkey def ended both.
 Deputy Sheriff Nettleton of Branford, who was the principal witness for the State, was appointed guardian ad lftem for one Of the accused. The de- fense it is claimed, clearly proved Gausche's nno in the matter according to all the rules of ev- Qence,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Death of George w, Schmidt.

George w. Schmidt, who was employed as assistant bartender by MT. J. P. Baldwin of the Selden House sample and pool rooms, died last evening about o'clock after an illness of about three weeks. He was much respected and is spoken of by MT. Baldwin and others in the highest terms. The funer al will be attended from the late residence of the deceased, No. 30 George street, early Friday morning. The interment will be in New Jersey. He was a member of Schiller lodge, K. of P, and president of Schutzen Verein No l.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Annual Cburch Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Calvary Bap- tist church society for the election of officers was held last evening. Elihu Larkins was moderator and Samuel c. Johnson clerk. s. D. Linsley, NJ. Moulthrop, Frederick Cook and C. B. Curtis were reelected dea- cons for two years, and s. c. Johnson was elected clerk. The other officers remain the
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Ferry Street Church.

There will be an entertainment in the Sun day school room of the Ferry street church on Friday evening, Jan. 22d, of vocal music, recitations, etc. A confectioner will be pres ent who will make and pull molasses and ice cream chewing candies. All will have an opportunity to see the candy made and to buy it fresh and warm. All are invited and candy enough for all. The admission is ten cents
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
The v,rst Keen Twinge.

Aa the season advances the pains and aches s,xr which rheumatism makes itself known are experienced after every exposure. It is mot claimed that Hoods Sarsaparllla IS spe- cif;c for rheumatisri-we doubt if there is or .can he such remedy. But the thousands heneftted by Hoods Sarsaparilla warrant us sn urging others who suffer from rheuma- siam to take it before the first keen twinge.