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Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
mLrTARY NEWS.

DOings at the ArmOry The Annual
 Balls of the City Guard Growing in
 Popularity - A Net Profit of Eight
 Hundred Dollars.
 The Horse Guards were drilled at the ar mory last evening by Captain Hall. Four new members joined the company at the last meeting.
 Sergeant Bailey instructed the members of the machine gun platoon with the Calling gun while several members of the City battalion praeticed at tug-of-war pulling in anticipation of the coming athletic entertainment Dur ing the entertainment competition is expect ed between tug -of-war teams from the four companies, E, c, D and K.
 The Sarsfelds, as stated, are to have extra drills in preparation for their annual ball which occurs on Easter Monday night.
 The City Guard made handsome profit by their annual masquerade ball. The net gain to the company will be about $500. The sale of tickets was larger than ever before. The advance sale of tickets was very encour- aging, while the sale of tickets at the door during the evening was much larger than at the.baIl of last year. About l, ,475 tickets were sold at the door during the evening of the recent ball, which made the net profit larger than last season. The City Guards of March in the squad drill room. Active and veteran members with their lady friends will participate.
 The Blues will have a reception on Feb ruary 22d in place of their annual military hall
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
WANTED HIN NEW YORK.

William g. Barney, am Empleye at
 Winchesters Armory, Arrested for
 Burglary.
 William S. Barney, an ex-base ball pitcher who lives at No. 166 Ashmun street, was ar- rested yesterday morning by Detective Brewer and Deputy Sheriff w. s. Hallock of West chester county on the charge of burglary in the third degree in New York State for rob ping henneries and stores through Vest chester county. His accomplice was caught last week and made confession which i'm implicated Barney. Deputy Sheriff Hallock heard Barney was brakeman on the Consol- idated and came to this city and laid the case before Chief Bollman. Detective Brewer was put to work 10 find out where Barney was. It was not long before the detective had traced his man to Winchester's armory and he and the deputy sheriff went there yesterday morning. Barney was recognized as the man wanted and he was arrested. The deputy sheriff took the next train for Albany to get the necessary acquisition papers from Governor Hill. Barney is quite an athlete and pitched on the Winchester ball nine for a time.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
A BRIGHT GAY SCENE.
The Children's German At LOOmis
 Hall.

The Childrenss German At LOOmis
 The children comprising Professor Loomis' Saturday morning class held 8 german be- tween the hours of 4 to 2 yesterday at Loomis' Temple of Music. The hall was fll- ed to it's utmost capacity. The scene was highly attractive. The favors were very ele- gant and costly. The music was rendered by Mallon's orchestra. Many of the par ents and friends of the young people were present. Professor Loomis talks of having the next children's german at the Hyperion Theater and giving the proceeds to some charitable object Among the many present were the following;
 The Misses Maltby, Georgie Hubbard, Maud Ives Mildred wilson, Marion Sutton, Bessie Hook Gornne e. n Martin Henrietta HoadIsy. T IzSie ana May oPdyke, Rachel Hemingway, Dora vanName, Day. Beth Monson. Bertha Monson, Edith verriii, Esther stoddard, Mabel CarlI, Lizzie Minor, Eda Oracle stoddard, May Parmeiee. Julia Parmelee, Ethel Bennett, Carrie Hooker, Bessie Mallory, Edith Walker, Ellen Baldwin, Eilena Barnum, May Adler. Essie Myers. Bessie Burgess Mabel La1dcraft, ofsrs oSsls North Hsttis % sonnenberg. 1liis Alisss shoningsr. Iollie -steinert, Agatha. ,Alllng, masters: B R. English, Willie Scranton, Herbert Sutton, Sammy Hubbard, Herbert Hooker, Harry Name fs Roy WiisOn. D Clark eford stodaard Clinton Holt, Alton Holt, Ernest Thompson, Amos Brewer, .. s. Johnson, Henry whitney, Freddie Mallory, Lewis Burgess, Claire Yerrill, Seth Nose Beers. Louis Sonnenberg. Leo Shoninger, Dwight Frost, Donald Hooker, Pierre Tyler, Willie Tyler, Will Dawson Pierpont Foster, Arnod Alling, ,Bayard Barnes, H. L. Peck.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Their TrafnIng-The Sunday Schos
 and Hts Teacherm

Their Trafning-The Sunday School
 and Hts Teachers.
 Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull, D. D., contin- aed his course of lectures on the Sunday school yesterday afternoon in the Marquand chapel. The subject was Sunday school teachers and their training" As members of the school must be gathered in classes to be reached individually the supply of teach. CTS is of importance. As to qualifications, the teacher of the elementary class has no need of knowing the higher truths; the pro- found scholar is not as sympathetic and help ful to children. It is peculiarity of the gospel that it is best suited to and compre- hended by the mind of the child The child can make room for more gospel than we. Young believers of both sexes have more in- huence over those little younger than them selves than ministers and matrons as teach CTS. Pastors cry the incompetence of their teachers, unconscious of the fact that at the same time they confess the meagreness of their own teaching or the poorness of their method. Each school should have it's normal class for training teachers; besides this there should be Bible class in line with the regu- lar work and weekly teachers meeting for those who are already teachers; without which every SO called Sunday school is an aggregate of several Sunday schools with no school standard; no common current of thought; the teachers are not at their best and do not do their best. In every teachers meeting the text, the teaching, the application and meth cd of using it should be considered. Thus there is comparison and correction of views.
 Mir. Trumbull will lecture on Thursday and Friday of next week at 3 o'clock in the after noon.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
RAISING THE DEBT.

The Center Church to Pay O6 Hts Debt
 of TventY-three Thousand Dollars Tomorrow.
 After the sermon by Rev. Dr. Smyth at the Center church tomorrow an effort will be made if the weather is favorable to pay off the indebtedness on the church, which amounts to $23, 000 It is expected that the whole amount will be raised. This is in &C., cordance with vote taken at a recent annual meeting of the church.
 A circular sent out by the church commit tee says: ''This debt began to accrue in the year 1867, and extending through 8 period of twenty years now amounts to $23, GOO; the increase of the last five years is simply the amount of the annual interest. Had we no interest to pay the church could easily live within its income"
 The committee desires to raise 25,O00, 8 sum which will pay the debt and enable 8 moderate expenditure for necessary interior repairs to make the church more comfortable and attractive than it is at present. For convenience in making subscription cards are enclosed which may be filled out and signed, and which will be gathered in the contribution boxes at the close of the service. The pastors sermon will have no special ref erence to paying the debt of the society.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
MOR K SNOW.
Big Boom in Sleighfns Parties.

Big Boom In SlefghinE Parties.
 More of the aforesaid so-ca1led beautiful snow" fell prom;scuously last evening, caus- ing quietude to reign in the city at an early hour and putting new feecy mantle upon mother earth. The excellent sleighing for the past few weeks promises to be renewed and the jingle of the merry sleigh bells to be continued. The sleighing has made things lively at the shore houses and the livery sta ble men happy. The popular resorts are the Forbes House, Branford Point House, Milford Hotel, Hills Homestead and some even go as far as Bridgeport. Three parties went Thurs day evening to Branford and had g very en- joyable time. They found on their return trip that mercury had fallen to zero, but merriment reigned.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
A nraRricRRa EmaIIfElfe

At the annual election of the American Institute, New York. held on Thursday evening last at the rooms of the Institute, Clinton Hall, Astor Place and Eighth street, near Broadway, the following gentlemen were elected officers, managers, etc.:
 For president-James Rutter.
 For trustees-James Delamater, vice president for the year; Charles H. Clayton vice president for the year; Edward Schell, Alexander Knox.
 For managers-Alexander M. Eagleson George Whitefeld, John H. Walker, Edgar De Peyster, James A. Crouthers, Vincent c. King James W. Fellows, John P. Chatillon, Robert Rutter, Alex Agar, James FIack, John w. Handren, Robert H. Shannon, Chas Andrus, Samuel L. Marsden.
 For auditor for the term of three years-Edwin R. Mccarthy.
 For inspectors of election-Joseph E. Durham, Thomas B. Briggs, Wm A. Lef1ngweIl.
 The election of MT. Marsden, of this city, gives to this section very fitting and worthy representative on the board of management, which cannot but conduce to the interests of the Institute, which has so long held so high and useful place among our renowned me- tropolitan institutions.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
SUICIDE IN GUILFORD.
A Well Known and Wealthy Man
 Blows His Head OG With a Shot,

A We'll Known and Wealthy Man
 Blows His Head OG With a Shot
 gun.
 GUILFoRD, Feb. 10.-Edward w. Benton of this place committed suicide this morning, killing himself with shotgun. He placed the muzzle against his left eye, discharging it by placing his foot on the trigger. The whole top of his head was blown off. As he did not come down to breakfast as usual his brother, Andrew J. Benton, went up to see what was the matter He burst in the door and there on the floor lay the dead body of his brother. It was g repulsiye sight that met his eyes. Mrs. L. Seward, who lives in the same house with Benton, heard the report of a gun about three o'clock this morning, but che thought nothing of it.
 The affair has created much talk in Gull ford, as the Bentons, who have kept store there for many years, were well known all over the country. They were wealthy and much respected and the news of Edwards suicide was an overwhelming surprise. Ed ward was 8 bachelor, 55 years old. The night before the deed his brother called on him and the two had long conversation. When they parted Edward said goodnight" in very touching manner, and it is thought he then contemplated committing suicide. No motive is given for his committing sui eide.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Sons of Temperance.

Delegations representing divisions of the s. of T. from Stratford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Birmingham, Norwalk and South Norwalk visited the Westport division of the order in that town, on the occasion of it's third ami versary. The programme proved of great in terest, embracing reeitations, vocal music and addresses. Worthy Patriarch Rev. H. E. Still, of the NJ. E. church, Westport, was in charge, and made an address. Among those who spoke were E. T. Fills of Norwalk :, s. E. Frisby of Milford and Grand Worthy Patriarch J. w. Dorman of Stratford.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
City Missions.

Tomorrow evening the meeting at the Meadow street mission rooms will be con- ducted by delegation from the college Y. NJ. 0. A., and a special invitation is given to any not attending regularly at other meetings. There will be good singing conducted by MT. Geo. c. Weiss, with piano and violin accom- paniments by Miss Peck and Burtner. Seats are free and all are welcome. Christian peo- pie from any part of the city are also ln- vited to be present and assist in the services of the evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
win Preach at the United Church.

Tomorrow evening Rev. John L. Frank lin will occupy the pulpit of the United church in this city. MT. Franklin is an able and interesting speaker and doubtless many of his former friends in this city will avail themselves of this opportunity to hear him. He is well and favorably known here. being son of our townsman Mr. Will liam Franklin. He graduated from the acad- em1c department of Yale in 1879, and from Yale seminary in 1882. Since his graduation he has been pastor of g church in New York State and has recently returned to this city to pursue course of postgraduate study in Yale university.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
DEATH OF LESTER ROWE.

The Noted Builder of Fast Sharpies
 Dies Very Suddenly at His House
 After Returning From His Days
 Occupation.
 Last evening quite sensation was created in the Annex by the announcement that MT. Lester Rowe had dropped dead. The report was discredited by many at first, but was subsequently confirmed. The circumstances attending his death are as follows: The de- ceased resided at IA South Quinnipiac street in the Annex and was widely known as g boat builder, his sharpies having been noted for their great speed, being the fastest ones ever built. He also had a fish and oyster route during the winter. Yesterday he drove to Derby, Birmingham and Ansonia over his regular trip and returned home about four o'clock. He attended to his duties at the barn and went into his house about five o'clock and sat down by the stove to warm himself, put out his hands and rubbed them together, and o moment after threw his head over back and was gone. Heart disease was the cause of his death. The deceased was a native of Fair Haven and about 49 years of age, and leaves wife, son and daughter to mourn his sudden demise.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
SOuthingtOn.

Feb. 10.-The fremens ball Friday night was a brilliant affair. The indictment wealth CT kept some away, but inside the hall every- thing was comfortable. A large number en- joyed the concert by Wheeler & Wilson's orchestra. Supper was had at the Bradley House.
 Tie boys at the Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co.'s bolt shop are still on strike, keeping forty-fve other hands idle. The company reduced the wages of the boys in view of the fact that they were replacing the single cut ting lathes with double cutters. A boy working on double cutter can accomplish much more than on single cutter
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
New york East Conference,

The New York East conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold it's next session in Middletown, commencing on Wednesday, April 4. Bishop Cyrus D. Foss will preside. There are thirty-four preach CTS in the conference who are closing the fbraa vaor limit
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11

The Marquis of Lansdowne will leave Can ada in March. Lord Stanley has been in- structed to enter upon his duties as governor general in the same month.
 George Miller, the catcher, signed Pitts burg club contract yesterday afternoon for the same salary as Carroll receives, which is said to be about $2, 800. It is thought final errapQements with Calvin will be completed to-day. He will receive $3, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Union Servfee.

The congregations of the First and Second Universalist churches will worship together tomorrow evening, at the Church of the Messiah, Orange street, near Elm, and the pastors of both churches, Rev. L. H. Squires and Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford, will take part in the eervinea
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
The Hood

Is the source of health, therefore to keep
 well purify the blood with Hoods Sarsapa- riIIa. This medicine is peculiarly designed
 to act upon the blood, and through that up- on all the organs and tissues of the body. It has specific action also upon the secreticng Rlld exoretions and assists nature to expel from the system scrofula, humors, impure l,articles and effete matter through the funqs. liver bowels, kidneys and skin. It eifectualIy aids weak, impaired and debili- fatsd organs. 4 trial will convince you that it doeg possess peculiar curative powers.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
A WHIST PARTY,s HAPPINESS.
A West Haven Party go to Hills Home
 stead,

Thursday evening party of West Haven people composing a local Whist club went down 10 the Homestead to supper, at the in- yitation of the Messrs. Hili They went down to Savin Rock in chartered horse car. The Hill Brothers entertained them in royal style. They sat down to one of the Hills famous suppers. The tables were tastily dec orated. Beside each plate au elegant bouquet was placed. Each one was presented with a silk badge, beautifully hand painted by Mra. art.
 Among the many present were MT. and Mrs. E. R. Howarth, MT. and Mrs. D. T. Welch. Mir. and Mrs. A. c. Heitman, Miss Heitmen. MT. and Mrs. Whitney, MT. Wal lace Ward, Mrs. Gardner and many others They report having an elegant time. All voted the supper and the homemade grape wine excellent.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Dr. Walkers Resignation.

Rev. Dr. Walker of the Center church, Hartford, has the vote of the society under consideration, requesting him to withdraw his resignation of the pastorate. The society have just voted all necessary assistance, in case Dr. Walker can remain in the pastoral charge
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Lovely Flowers.

The customary extensive and elaborate floral display at MT. F. s. Platt's will be greatly augmented for the grand charity ball Monday night and comprises lovely cut flow CTS, hybrid roses, vsriegated tulips, ,narcissus, 1iIies of the valley hvacinths etc
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Good aamnrItans.

Tonight President Dickinson will conduct the exercises at the regular Saturday night meeting of the Good Samaritans. To-mor- row night addresses will be made by promi- nent temperance speakers. Edward J. Shee- han will sing. MT. Dickinson will preside. The public invited.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Clalrvoyant.

Dr. Mary J. Wright, the well known clair voyant, located for many years at 98 Orange street, has returned to this city after an ab- sence of nearly a year. She has engaged rooms at the Tontine hotel and will be ready for consultation on Monday next. February 13. Mrs. Wright has recently been appointed Island and Connecticut. See her advertise ment.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Gone to Flerida.

Major R. P. Cowles of this city has gone to Florida to be absent two or three weeks on pleasure trip.
 The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus.
 The third reading in the series on the above subject will be given by Mrs. Morgan in the First Presbyterian church tomorrow Sun day) afternoon at three o'clock The subject will be "The Waiting Bride"
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Ou HnurualIam.

A lecture on Journalism" will be given under the auspices of the Yale Daily News by Robert Luce of The Writer, Boston, in Linonia Hall, Yale college. Monday, Feb ruarv 13 at D. m
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11

In the hot summer months nothing is more palatabIe than ham if sweet and tender Housekeepers should always ask for Sperry & Barnes hams and pure kettle lard. The reputation of their goods extends all over the world. f9 St cod
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Saturday, February n, 1888,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS T0-DA

Augur's Art Rooms-Valentines. All Roads Lead to Clark k's-21 Church Street. Boxes for Firemen's Ball-G. ". Stoddard. Clairvoyant.Dr. Mary J. Wright. pr. Green0'S Nervura-At DruggiSts'. Four New Novels-Internatiena News Go. Groceries and Provisions-W. s. Hickey Helps for Players and Singors-Olver Dttson & Co Large Invoice of Clocks-J. H. G. Durant. Lost-Purse-John T. Sloan. Meridens New Havens-Polo Rink. New Ravens vs. Bostons-Polo Rink. Overcoat Luck-C E. Longley Co. Scotch Oats Essence-At Druggists The Greatest Bargains-E. Schonberger. Valentines Art Rooms Valentines-McIntosh's Card Store. Wantsd- -ManvThs Mo1sr9h 6rasr Sompa9Sys Ss Wanted-Woman-42 Whitney Avenue. Wanted-Money-R. E. Baldwin. Watches in Exchange S. SilverthRu & Sons. Wedding Presents-Augur's Art Rooms. Young Ladies' Journal-lnternationa News Co.
 SUNDAY SERVICES. Trinity M E. Church-Rev G. E. Reed. East Pearl St. M. E. Church Rev. A. HI HGoodenouRh United Church-Rev. Dr. Munger. Church of the Aessiah-ReN. l.. Fl. Squires. Summerfeld M. E. Church-Rev. A. A. Lathbury. Center Church-Rev. Dr. Newman Smyth. Dwight Place Church-Rev Dr. Twitchell. Howard Avenue M E. Church-Rev. N. Hubbell. Good Samaritans-75 Orange Street. Davenport Church-Rev. l. c. Meserve. First Baptist Church-Rev. w. H. Butrick. First M. E. Church-Rev Melville B. Chapman. St. John Street M. F. Church Rev I. M Foster. George Street NJ. E. Church-Rev: Joseph Baird Church of the Holy Spirit-Rev. .Phebe A. .Hanaford. First Presbyterian Church-Rev. J. c. Rodger. City Missions-Rev W. D. Mosman. Gospel Union-Rev. John o. Collins. Calvary Baptist Church-Rev Albert Foster. Humphrey Street Cong. Church-Rev. G. T. Ladd.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
vOIney B. Cushing of Maine at Daven-

This distinguished speaker, who has given great satisfaction wherever he has spoken in this vicinity, will give temperance address at Davenport church tomorrow Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock under the auspices of the New Haven ". 0. T. U.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
wRATHEEl RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

OFFICh OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., 1 &. m., Feb. Il, 1eS6. For New England: ThreateniI weather and snow, Q slight rise in temperature, fresh to brisk winds generally northwesterly. For eastern New York: Threatening weather and snow slightly warmer fresh to brisk northeast winds.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11

ChesLRIEksss-AvOf0 them if you wish to be free from the suffering they eause. To cure aches, pains and laIaeness, use the Compound Quinine Plasters. Sold by drug riss<s
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11

Make a Note Ont. Sturteyant House, Broadway cor. 29th, N. Y. Accomo- dating hosts and solid comfort. American and European plans.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
FAIR HAVEN.
Eenten Serv1ces-Hon. volney B. Cush. ing to Speak at she Rink-General Ponies of Interest.

 Lenten serv1ces-Hon. volney B. Cush. ing to Speak at the Rink-General Topics of Interest.
 The following course of united services will be held alternately at St. James and Grace Episcopal churches on the Thursday evenings of Lent:
 February 16, at Grace church; sermon by Rev. J. B. Wildman.
 February 23, at St. James church; sermon by Rev. E. s. Lines.
 March 1, at Grace church; sermon by Rev. s. Clarke.
 March 8, at St. James, church; sermon by H. Whitney.
 March 15, at Grace church; sermon by Rev. A. L. Sawyer.
 March 22, at St. James church; sermon by Rev. E. T. Sanford.
 March 29, at Grace church; sermon by Rev. W. E. Vibbert, D. D.
 For the three following Sundays the W. C.. T. U. temperance meeting that has been held in the rink will be held in the Ferry street church by invitation of the pastor. To- morrow afternoon Hon. Volney B. Gushing, of Maine, will make the address. Thursday a double team belonging to H. H. Olds the pie man. ran into horse car on Grand avenue and the pole was driven through the side of the car. No one was 1n- jured. Since the first of December there have been sixteen interments in the Fair Haven Union cemetery. Mir. Henry Robinson, father of ". s. Robinson, who has been so seriously ill, was yesterday reputed as slightly better. ! Rev. Edgar L. Hermance, son-in-law oi 1 ex-President Woolsey, will speak at the 1 evening service tomorrow st the First Con ! gregational church. | The report that Rev. Frank R. LuckeJ has decided to accept the call extended hin by the Humphrey street church published l in the afternoon papers is incorrect. l On an average seven thousand or eigh thousand packages of visiting cards are turned out daily by the local card printing concerns. l The funeral of the late NIrs. Timothy Bowman of Haven street will take place this morning at g o'clock at St. Francis church.
 Miss May Evans has returned from visi | to friends in Albany
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11

Two great enemies-Hood's Sarsaparilla and impure blood. The latter is utterly de- featsd by the peculiar medicine.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-11
Valentines!
VaIeDtfuesH

Finest display in the city is at Augur's Art Rooms, 7s Orange street.