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Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
The Lyman Beecher uectures.

A course of lectures on the Lyman Beeeher foundation open to the members of Yale uni- versity will be given on successive Thursdays and Fridays in the Marquand chapel by the Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull, D.D., of Phila- ldelphia. The subject of the course is 'tThe Sunday school; its nature, mission, methods and auxiliariesn The first lecture will be given on Thursday, January 19, at p. m. This course in former years has been largely attended by the public.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Woman,s Indian Association.

The annual meeting of the New Haven branch of the Woman's Indian association will be held at 3 p. m. to-day at the chapel of the United church, Dr. Munger presiding. After the opening exercises and reading of reports, addresses are to be made by the president, Dr. Smyth, and the secretary; Professor Farnam, of the local Indian Rights association; Mrs. A. s. Quintan, president of the National Woman's association; Mrs. Kin ney, of Hartford, and MT. Allen, of Boston. The annual meeting last year was very large- ly attended, and those who hope to secure good seats at the coming meeting will find it well to be present early
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
general state News.

MISS PARLoA. - Miss Parloa is meeting with great success in in structing Hartford ladies in the art or cooking.
 CHALLENGED.
 Louis H. Elmer who holds the drummer's cham ponship of the State, has been challenged by A. E. Whaples of New Haven, a druismer of Company B, Second regiment.
 DESTROYED FIRE.
 The residence of Mrs. Lamb at Franklin, was totally destroyed by fire Saturday morning. Mrs County Commissioner Crandall of Lebar on.
 DEATH OF HARTFORD LADY. Mrs. Walter B. Olmsted, the wife of the cashier ny of Hartford died suddenly Friday night in Bos. ton, where she had gone on visit. She leaves two
 PERIsHED IN THE SNOW.
 Lewis Merriman, aged sixty, and son living four teen miles northeast of Hitchcock, Dakota perish ed in Thursdays storm. MT. Merriman was. born near Hartford, Conn, and hyed for several years at Dixon, Ill.,
 The late Lucretia Brainerd of East Haddem wiiled $s goo to the Ladie5 Aid society connected town and S2o0O to the warden and vestrymen, the income ofwhich is to aid in supporting preaching in the church.
 GIRLS UNDER SIXTEEN.
 On Saturday night Captain Bill of ths Hartford police learned that two little girls under 16 were kept by one Mary Curley. He had the place searched and brought in the girls, two inmates of the place and the keeper
 4 BOOM FOR cANAAN-rHE PROMISED LAND Tha directors of the Connecticut Western railroad are talking of moving the shops at the two ends Of fa road and to combine them at Canaan. This will make great addition to the town, bringing in a large number of workmen and brightenilg things up eenerally. The matter has only received infor- nal attention.
 Mr.Eamuel Cheebro has beautiful bouquet of trailing arbutus picked by Mir. Horace Warren of South Windham.
 Dr. D. Dalton Jacobs is lying seriously illwith diphtheria.
 Messrs H. C. Murray and Dr. J. D. Bently con template si trip to Florida. leaving February4.
 CASHIER HOOD. The case of Cashier Hood of Norwich, the de faulting member of the water board, will not be heard at the present tern. of the Superior court it has been continued till May. This is because Miss Hood, the principal witness, is unWell and not come into court. Hood still remains in jail, unable obtain bonds. His father in law, his for mer bondsman, refuses to have anything to do with his case.
 HkRTF0RD's Y. N. c. A. The January number of Items of Interest, edited by Mir George M. Hersey of the Young Mems Christian sssociation s now out. 1t presents fine cut of the F M. 0. A. building at NAshvtle Tenn. and ig full of hope for the in Hartkord Our as sociation in tllls Hty has s59 meulpefs, that In
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Funeral of Capfain Farren,

The funeral services over the remains of the late Captain William Farren of Fair Ha- ven, who was killed by being thrown from
 his sleigh Saturday afternoon, will take place tomorrow afternoon at 9 o'clock from his late residence on Center street. Fair Haven,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Tobogean Carnival.

The two toboggan slides are now in opera tion. The members of the New Haven To-
 began club, who have the new slide, are
 talking of having carnival some evening
 this week. This is to srouse interest in the slide, as there has as yet been but few st the slide, The scheme is to have the slide bril- hantly decorated and to also ep'liven the oc- casion n fireworks.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
He Answered the Advertisement

tised, asking anyone who wished to go to Eu rope under pleasant auspices to apply to him, and giving his address. This advertisement was seen late one night by young man who had been dining freely. He cogitated awhile and then told the club porter to call cab, into which porter and cabby hoisted him: He told the man to drive to the address given in the advertisement Arrived there he was assisted to the sidewalk, and with much dig nifty ordered the cabby to practice on the knocker of the old-fashioned residence. The advertiser stuck his venerable head out of the window and howled: stWhat do you mean by waking me up at this hour.''
 "Come U ansher 'vertishment.''
 t'Wel1. sir, what have you to says' ffThat's orri I've to shay verry sherry, but can't go with you. Goo ni."
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17

The Last Sad Rites-Funerai of Miss
 Ella M. Augur-SpeciaI Meetings at the Baptist Church.
 The funeral of Miss Ella M. Augur, daugh- ter of Mrs. A. Augur, took place yesterday afternoon from her mothers residence on Exchange street, corner of Ferry. The rooms were filled with mourning and sympathizing friends, among whom was Q noticeably large representation of the Sunday school of the First Congregational church, of which the de- ceased had been member for long period The Rev. Dr. Burdett Hart, pastor of the First church, of6ciated and made remarks full of feeling and consolation and beautiful ly appropriate to the occasion. A touching tribute was paid by the pastor to the high and estimable character of the deceased young lady, which endeared her to a. large circle of friends. The deceased died of con- sumption, after long illness. She became a member of the First church at thirteen years of age and the sanctuary and Sunday school were places dear to her. There were very choice flowers for the funeral oeca- sion. Deceased leaves besides her mother two sisters, who reside at home, and two brothers to deeply mourn her loss and cherish her memory. One of the brothers, Chattanooga, Tenn, was present at the funeral. The other brother, Dr. Fl. J. Augur, lives in Oakland, California-too far distant to prevent his being present. The interment was in Fair Haven cemetery.
 A CARD.
 We wish to express our deep felt thanks to the Sunday school friends and others for the many beautiful tokens of their kindness and sympathy from time to time, and to the quartette for the music they so sweetly rem dered on the occasion of their recent af1ic- tion. MRS. A. AUGUR AND FAMILY.
 Special services will be held in Grand ave- nue Baptist church this evening and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings of this week. Rev. MT. Wardell of New Lon don will preach this evening, Rev. 0. E. Sage on Wednesday evening. Services commence
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Prospect,

Jan. 16.-The Ladies' society held its annual meeting at the parsonage last Thursday evening. very small number attended The following off cers were chosen for the ensuing year: Presidene Mrs William H. Phipps; vice president, Miss Mari on Clark; secretary and treasurer. Mrs. s. A. Tal mage The receipts for 1887 $161.6
 LGzerne G. Clark has resigned as treasurer of the Congregational Sunday school. William E. Clark was elected to fill the vacancy. The penny" col lections for 1887 were $3917.
 Miss Julia E. Root is visiting in Wolcott
 Deacon B, B. Brown is reported ill.,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17

ship in the country, and sixteen .of the eighteen larger have their own buildings-Hartford Cour- ant.
 SOME ASSETS THE CONTINENTAL LIFE SAVED FROM
 SLAUGHTER.
 An auction sale of one thousand shares of the stscE M the uea Cement h bsag s soPa %
 imantic yesterday. The @ sale @ did not take place, 0 sss Tn sSsa S s pf srSnee I eompany of Hart HaToFd or Is Mas pledged @ @ agers called the loan and demanded pay. The and to pick a riace. it were put sp t9 hod forced sale; sacs ties'tS the Chance % of loss involved in slaughter ing the stock else redeem it. Thursday they se
 on and a en shey borrowsd at Hartord and Friday Mir Buck went to Wlllmantc, paid tne as security for the loan effected at Hartford This prevents the sacrifice of Sss ooo @ Of o assets and to have large possibility of future value:
 to ane ds pendent on the payment of their policies and the
 s hs r caused poverty in places than is yet fully known
 Senator Reagan's MettIessme Wife. Washington Letter to the Albany Journnl.l No one would accuse the staid, rugged, honest hearted Senator Reagan of Texas of snch piece of sprightliness as occurred re- gently. Mrs. Reagan is little body about | one-third the aveirdupois of her husband. One of >Pennsylvania's courtly representa- | tives, who had been wounded on the Union lines at Antietaln, desiring to extend the courtesies of the opening season to the wife | of the ex-Postmaster General of the Confed- eracy and several of her lady friends, invi- | ted them to drive in the direction of the Presidents summer home, which the ladies
 had never seen and which had placed their curiosity on the tip-toe of desire. The Pennsylvania ex-oficer and legislator hired 6 kstylish outfit and fixed @ time for the pro | posed drive. The Senator meantime heard | what had been planned, and quietly hired ( hack and invited some of the young ladies ir \ the neighborhoed to accompany him. Ls' 1 highs lawmaker was on hand. The ladies took their seats in the carriage and drove off ! The judge soon brought up his hack and tht | young ladies got in and all drove off toward Oak View. rumbling was heard in thu l there comes the Senator" Sure enough 1 there he was sitting as complacently as pos sible among the neighborhood beauties | s'PIl give the driver dollar if he don't le l the judge pass us," shouted Mrs. Reagan The colonel, not to be outdone, said, "Yes
 and I'll make ir two dollars" The munih
 cence of this prospective reward at the ex pense ot the muscular energy of his steed 1 was sufficient stimulus to work the quadru peds for all the metal they hsd in them 1 Down the abrupt declivities and up the sharl
 ascents of Woodley Lane the two vehicle l dashed with the traditional vigor of the Ro
 man chariots of old. The judge and hi | bevy of beauties had to take the dust of tn | first lady and referee of the Reagan house
 hold, notwithstanding several lively spurt l on the homestretch.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17

During the hot summer months impure lard is apt to be very strong and frowy;
 Lard manufactured by Sperry & Barnes is strictly pure and superior to any in the mar
 ket. Hams, bacon, etc., made by them are the best. ja12 eod3t
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Iwaa tronhled with catarrh and hay

was troubled with catarrh and hay fe- yer for thirty years; have suffered great
 deal. My eyes, ears and throat were greatly affected. MT. Kinney, the druggist, induced me to try Elys Cream Balm and for the past two years have had very little trouble. I have lived in Webster, Mass, and Rock- vile. Conn. Very resp'y, J. w. Pratt, Mon son, Mass.
 have improved greatly since using Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh. feel like new man. It is a blessing to humanity y-John D. Farrell, Hartford, Conn. ia12 eod&W2W
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Funerai orw. M. stoue.

Quite number of friends of the deceased gathered at the chapel of the Grove street cemetery yesterday afternoon to pay the last sad tribute to the fate wv. Stone, who was deputy collector of this port years ago. The bearers were ex-Judges Luzon B. Morris, H. E. Pardee and L. E. Munson, Prof. w. c. Rob inson and Charles A. White.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
A PHI ln Time Saves Min

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets are preventive as we'll as curative. A few of these "Little Giants," taken at the right time, with little expense and no inconve-
 nience, will accomplish what many dollars and much sacrifice of time will fail to do af- ter Disease once holds you with his iron grasp. Constipation relieved, the liver reg ulated, the blood purified, will fortify against levers and all contagious diseases. Persons intending travel, changing diet, wa fer and climate, will find invaluable Dr.
 Pierce's Pleasant Purgstive Pellets. In yials convenient to carry.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Gozarnmant nonas closed as fo.Iowa:

Oh1cSGo Grain and Provision Market.
 Closing quotations Reported Private Wires
 to Edwin Rowe < Co., Commissioo Her zhA..fs, 40S New York Produce Exchan.r. N~w York
 The following shows the quotations l F. Nj, hicaso time, for the past three Gays:
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
THR COURT RECORD.
City Court = Criminal Side Judge
 Pickett

Keeping disorderly house-Carrie F. Mix, contin- ued to January IS.
 Robbery George T. White, bound over to supe- rior court.
 Breach of the peace-Daniel Brearton against Charles Winters, $10 fine, $7.06 costs; LeGrand Treadway, judgment suspended; Pierre Woodville, continued to January 1S
 Theft-Pierre Woodville. continued to Jan. 16.
 Dog fghting-Walter E. Beach, John Higgins Patrick Murehy, Patrick Reilly, Matthew Howard all discharged.
 Violation of the secular law-Louis Cont, S1 fine. $9.24 costs; John R. McDermott, Reform school.
 Frequenting disorderly house-Annie Bradley Mary Smith and Charles Davis, continued to Jam arv
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
8a1Irnads.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HARTFORD R. R.
 January Is. 1888.
TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS FOLLOWS:

January Is. 1888. TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS FOLLOWS:
 For New York.sa:5s, *4so Sdaily exceg 4oS s .s:os s. 54o dsS way S' so Bdssport ss sGs % so gs0 .76s Ps5 .sss 40 Washington Night Express via Harlem RiveraLeaves at s11:50 P m: daily; stops at Mil For Boston via springfeld-s1:o2, e:52. 800 +11;o5 2, m s1:16. a:lo, se:s6 p. m. sUNDAEs-1:oa -F1:so sos, s1o:so 2. m fast express. 's:Oo p. For Boston via Hartford and New York and New England R. R.-*2:3o m. daily. B. R-s:os 2 m, 1:a5, $500 p. m. fast express. l For Hartford, SpringneId, meriden, 1 Etc.-*12:25 night, *1:os night (*2:3O Q m. to 5io sos sGs 5s, s1 sas l1S @ l SuNDAYs-*1:O2 night, %6:a6 p. m. i SHORE LINE DIVISION.
 For New London, Etc;..1:so night, sos, m way to C aiiford go @ no fnheF d1i5 m ST m. m Guilford aocommodation " Wednesdays and Sat 1 AIR LINE DIVISION
 Leaye New Haven for ali stations at s0e 2. m, 125 S;5S With m P m Connect at Willimantic with N. Y and N. E. and N. L. and N. Trains arrive in New Haven M at 9:i5' n m' i.ae *658 s:53 D. m. NAUGATUCK DIVISION. Trains leave New Haven, via the New Haven and Derby R. R., connecting with this road: For Waterbury, Lftchfleld, winsted, 9:52 a. m., 100, s:SO 5:45 p. m. For Waterbury, THROUGH CAR but not for Watertown Litchfeld or Winsted, at 9:52 m. For Waterbury and WatertOvvn, con meeting at Ansonia, at 2:3o p. For Waterbury, connecting at Ansonia, at FOO p. m
 For New Haven: Leave winsted at 7:1a9:4 a. 1:20p. n1, with through from Waterbury, and 6:1o p. m.; leave Waterbury at 5:30. s:sS (through car) and 10:54 a. m, 2:42 (through carl and 7:S1 D. m.
 NORTHAMPTON DIVISION.
 For North Adams, Turner's Falls Hartford and intermediate stations trains leave New Haven at 7:45 a. and AGO p. m. For Northampton and points this side at 11:c4 and 6:25 D.
 From Northanapto n, trains arrive at 9:17 at 11:36 and S:55 p. m.
 For Saratoga. at 7:45 a. n., arriving at 3:15 p. m. Train leaving New Haven ct AGO p. m. con 6eiss sPd EeaeRes Saratoga at rOz9 g
 General Sup't Gen. Pass. Agent sExpress Trains. +Local Express. New Haven and Derby Rafsraea.s Train Arrangements comrnencins Monday. Jan .
 uary 16 1878.
 LEAVE NEW HAVEN At t7:15 and 9:52 am1:Go ,23o s:45,730 and l1:15pm
 LEAVE ANsONIA At o:ss, 9:oo and 11:4o 5:2o. 55, 6:4] and s:2 Connections are made at Ansonia with passenger trains of the Neugatuck railroad and at New Haven New Haven, Jan. 16, 1888.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17

DeatR OT C0uAc1!man Aane,e sister.
 Councilman John W. Lane received word yesterday of the death of his sister, Mrs. James D. Blakeman of Morris, who was his only sister. She was thres years younger than Mir. Lane.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
medical.
Iowa Dying Child W as Saved :!

CIcERo. HAMILTON Co.,, IND., Sept, 1s, 1ss7.- The following is a true account of what your s. s. s. has donc for our little daughter. HaEei now four years old. When 12 months old . lump appeared on her heel which slowly grew larger. The family physician tn ought 1t was caused by piece of broken glass needle, but failed to bring anything to light The child became feebler all the time, seeming to lose the use of her leg, and finally quit walk lag entirely. The middle finger and thumb St either hand became enlarged, the flesh be- corning hard The hip joints became involv- cd, 90 that when seventeen months old she conld not stand, having lost tho use of leg and arm. Partial curvature of the spine also followed. The nervous system was wrecked, muscles contracted, and there was general wasting of flesh and muscle. At eighteen months of age she was placed under the t.eltment of Q prominent physician of Bes- Con, Mass-, but at the end of ten months she Ind declined to suca degree thatshe was in lying condition. This was in April, 1868 " took the child away not knowing what to 10. In this dreadful dilemma we were --rcr-persuaded by friends to try one bot ie of SwIFT's SPEcEFTCs which did, and 'cfore 1t had all been taken a change t'r the better ia her symptoms We kept it CD, and have done SO to this day, and will keep 1t up, if the Lord wills. for many days 70 come, for 1t has brought onr dying Hazel life, to yigor, to strength and health again. ybe ashen hue of her cheeks has changed to c rosy tint. She is able to walk anywhere, her lnnguor and melancholy have passed away, and she is now blithe, cheerful, hap py romping child Should you wish to in- crease your testimonials of proof of the virtue of s. s. S. our names and what we have said is but portion Of what we owe to yss, should you wish to use them.
 Kindly yours,
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Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Ei1IamriaI.
A Dull Day on sChange-Cetton oil Certificates Alone Active and Strong The Close Very Dull.

NEW Yokks Jan. I0
 Stocks opened fairly active and firm to-day with but slight changes in prices The market was firm te strong for a short time, when advances of small fractions were established In the unlisted depart ment, however, Cotton Oil certificates were active and strong, making material gain in the first hour After that however, the prices changed but little. The list then became dull the transactions under going steady decrease while quotations showed no change whatever. The close was very dull.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires Of BUNNELL SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers:
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
Court Notes.

The civil side of the Superior court will not be in session this week, but Judge Phelps will be here few hours today to hear any motions that may be
 made and try divorce The jury will be called in to try important cases that have attracted much attention. The most important suit will be the suit of Sleeman vs. Hochkiss for 90,0oo darn
 ages. The defendant, Louis Hotchkss, rich and prominent man of Ansonia, is dead. His estate de- fends. Wooster, Williams & Gager, assisted by William 0. Case, appear for the estate, and Attor
 neys Hamilton, Whitcomb and Judge Pickett for Inventor Sleeman. The case will occupy several weeks in trial Another to be tried is that of Gorham against the town of North Haven, suit
 or g, 900 damages which plaintiff wants for inju
 ries received on defective and dangerous high
 way. Another case is the suit of Maria D. Card vs Enos Foote A companion suit brought on si ilar causes of action was tried in the Court of Common Pleas recently, attracting much notoriety, and re
 suited successfully for Mrs. Card. The case went to the kumreme court and the verdict sustained
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
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NEW HAVEN STEAAIBOAT i,

starfm's Now Haven Transports ton Line. Every Day Except Saturday. GE-A Leave New Haven, from Star.n's .6EIfESsssEEzzEzsDock. at 10:15 o'clock D.. Int JOHN H. STAR1N, Captain McAlister, every Sun, day, Tuesday and Thursday. The ERASTUS CORNING, Captain sPoor, every Monday, Wednes day and Friday. Returning, leave New York, from Pier IS, foot of Courtland street, at p. the Starin every Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Corning every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday The only Sunday night boat from New York. Fare with berth in cabin, 75c; stateroom $1. E1 | cursion tickets $1.25.
 l Free Stage leaves the depot arrival of Hart | ford train, and from corner Church and Chepe
 streets every half hour, commencing at S30 o'clock D.
 | Tickets and Staterooms can be purchased of the Downes News Co.,, S69 Chapel street, Peck Bishop 7o2 Chapel street, and at the Tontine Hetel 0. M. CONKLIN, Agent, my31 New Haven, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17

JUDGE PICKETT DECIDES IT WAS NO FIGHT
 John Higgins, Matthew Howard, Patrick Murphy, Patrick Reilly, John J. Leaney, Henry c. Bush and Henry O. Moore were tried in the City court ester day for witnessing dog fight in the blacksmith shop of John A. Bush on the corner of Bridgs and Water streets. Moore turned States evidence and his case was nolled. The accused all testified that there was no fight but the officer who made the ar rest was positive there was fight. Judge Pickett thought the evidence insufficient and discharged the entire party.
 COSTLY GAME OF EUCHRE
 Daniel Brenton was charged with assault on Charles Winters in the City court yesterday. He found guilty and it cost him St0 and ST 08 costs The quarrel arose over game of euchre.
 BOUND OVER TO THE SUPERIOR COURT.
 George T. White the young man who is held fol a highway robbery, filed demurrer in the City court yesterday morning, but it overruled by Judge Pickett, who bound the accused over to the Superior court after reducing his bond $100.
 SENT TO THE REFORM SCHOOL.
 John McDermott was charged in the City court yesterday with stealing about S10 from the money drawer of Q Congress avenue store. He had con fessed his theft to the detective, who made the ar rest. Judge Pickett decided that it would be best for the lad if he was sent to the Reform school where he will remain until he gives some evidence of renouncing his ways
 THE COFFEE MURDER TRIAL TO RESUMED TO-DAY. The trial of Peter Coffee will be resumed in the Superior court this morning at 10 o'clock, when State will put in tueir testimony.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
PER1sHEp 1N rHE sNoN

Mrs. Walter B. Olmsted, the wife of the cashi,
 of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance comp ny of Hartford, died suddenly Friday night in Bo
 ton, where she had gone visit She leaves tW sons,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
nrATH oF A HARTFoRn LAnl

The residence of Mrs. Lamb, at Franklin, was totally destroyed by fire Saturday morning. Mrs. Lamb away at the time visiting her father, County Commissioner Crandall of Lebar on
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-17
RX WILL.

Lewis Merriman, aged sixty, and son living foul teen miles northeast of Hitchcock, Dakota, perisl ed in Thursday $ storm. Mir. Merriman was. bor near Hartford, Conn, and lived for several year
 at Dixon, III.