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Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief MENTION
Large line card cases at Dorman's.
Pretty girls wear Royal shoes.
Rents collected promptly at II. 2. Hoadley'f
Senator Plat left here for Washington yes
terday.
Arthur O'Hara, ST., of Plainville, has gone
to Rome, N. Y, to be treated for smokers
cancer on his lip.
The choir of st. Paul's church will repeat
portions of their Christmas programme to-
morrow morning.
Congressman Mills of Texas spent Monday
night in Seymour, the guest of Congressman
French. He and Mr. French left yesterday
for Washington.
Editor Vail of the Winsted Herald will
next month complete his twenty-frst year of
service on that weekly, and will celebrate the
event by giving his newspaper a dress of
new type.
The American Telephone and Telegraph
company are continuing the long distance
poles between Bridgeport and New York.
Half dozen Bridgeport firms already use
the wires.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Tracey B. War
rem, of Bridgeport, gave luncheon at her
residence, 1873 Main street, in honor of Mrs.
T. W Downs of Quebec. who is spending q
couple of weeks in Bridgeport.
Uncommonly advantageous prices for pat
rons are offered by D. o. Winans, the jew
eler, No. 90 Center street, az he will dispose
of everything in his stock before January LIST
at bargain. Call and be convinced.
In elegant small furs, as well as rich seal
skins, Burgess & Burgess had very large sales
for the holidays. Their stock of beautiful
muffs, boas and collars is remarkably fine
and comprises every fashionable variety in
great protusion.
Mr. Willard of Washington, the father of
Waiter ]. willard, the Yale student at the
Bridgeport hospital, on Christmas day sent q
barrel of white grapes to be distributed
among the inmates of the hospital. he il
much pleased with the care given his son.
In consequence of the immense sales and
unprecedented crowds at W. 81. Gardeners
confectionery establishment, corner Chapel
and College streets, last Monday, the extra
large supply of CONNECTIONS was exhausted
and Mr.. Gardner had to close the store early
in the evening.
B. Douglass & Sons presented each of the
married men in their employ. nineteen in
number, with a fine fat turkey for Christ
mas, and each of the young women in their
employ with gift of confectionery, all in
accord with the firms annual custom of re-
membering their employees at Christmas
time.
At George L. Streeter's famous jswelry
store is new and beautiful addition this
week to the already choice and large stock
of brilliant new goods. The diamond rings
and other precious stone rings are elegant,
and in plain gold rings and all styles of jew
elry for New Years and wedding gifts the
display is a very fine one to select from, while
in gold watches, silverware, specs, ETC., all
can ha euuaIlY suited.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
WHAT MERCHANTS SAY.
A Very Prosperous Business Y ear An
tIcIpated for $50.

A Very Prosperous Business ear AM
tfcipated for 1880.
A COURIER representative interviewed
several leading merchants and business men
of this city yesterday upon the prospects of
business and trade during the past and for
coming year. Everywhere the utmost conf
dence is expressed In the stability of trade,
and great anticipation for the future were
INDUCED in. The prevailing opinion seems
to be that, now the tariff question is safe in
the hands of those who will not allow any
sudden or injurious change, business through
out the country will brighten and good times
must ensue. Some said that the great reason
of business failures during the last four
years, what there was of 1t, was due, in
in greatqmeasure, to uncertainty and lack
of confidence in the existing administration.
No one knew at what moment the great laws
of commerce and traffic might be iDjuriously
tempered with, and people have been afraid
to embark in great enterprises. During the
past year business has been better than for
three or four years previous, and the coming
year will probably see a like increase of
prosperity and general commercial success.
In this city the several large houses report
hourishing condition of affairs. The large
dry goods houses have been enabled to round
mp the year with Christmas trade probably
| twenty-five per cent. greater than that of last
| year, and their prosperity generally Ia upon
firm footing. President j. D. Dewell of the
Chamber of Commerce considers that the
coming year will see a marked increase in
business branches throughout the city and
State. Mr.. VIM. Nicely, the dry goods mer-
chant, says business was never 80 good as
now in many months and thinks the outlook
very promising. The Messrs. Douglass, the
State street confectionery merchants, also
said most encouraging word for future days
and stated that times had been SO good with
taeir establishment that their business had
doubled in the past few years. They manu-
facture now from 800 to 900 tons of sweet
annually. Nesers. Brown and Gamble Of :,
dry goods firm of r. NJ. Brown & Co..
wise were jubilant over the promisfg1or Z
ing good times. Messrs. Howe &xtetacn q
were equally sanguine of incres9 nroeper- o
ity. In fact throughout the @and conn a
try confidence is returningA extensive Q
commercial operations will p1,btedlv Be i,
distinguishing feature of vear that Il :,
about TO be pshevsd in. i
~ E.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29

The funeral of my W. Andel took place
from his parents residence, 105 Hamilton
street, yesterday at 2 O'Clock p. m. The
house was filed with relatives and friends OF
the deceased, among them very large num-
Der of shopmates from Mallory, Wheeler &
Co., where the deceased was employed for
quite long time. Rev. Mr.. Meserve of the
Davenport Congregational church oficiated.
The floral tributes were numerous and beau
tiful. The pallbearers were: Henry F.
Klenke, Theodore Beck, William Mayer, An
thony Knipping, William Warneck, Fred
Schurig. The interment was in Evergreen
cemetery
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
AReautlfuICuatora

This year more than ever before the beau
tiful custom of decorating the graves of de
ceased friends was extensively entered into
The number of graves decorated in the Old
cemetery was greatly than anywhere else
Several were very noticeable for the elegant
adernment and dress of flowers which remain
fresh and green in most cases to the present
time. In the Evergreen cemetery there were
q few graves thus decorated one in particu-
lar, that of recently deceased old gentle
man, being literally covered with flowers at
were also the graves of relatives in the same
Dlot
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
OHILDREN,S DAY
AT the First Baptist Church To-
Morrow.


Morrow.
The First Baptist Sunday school will OBJ
serve Sunday as "Children's day." In the
morning at 1870 the school will occupy seats
in the body of the house and furnish the
singing. The pastor will preach special
sermon to the children. In the evening at
7:80 o'clock there will be Christmas festi-
val. There will be a special programme of
music under the direction of Mr.. Robert E.
Manross, Rotations by members of the
school, responsive readings and an address by
the pastor, Rev. VI. Butrick. The Sunday
school is in prosperous condition nnder the
superintendent, Pierce N. Weleh, and num-
bers about 400. The pastor conducts large
adult class. The regular Sunday school SER
vice will be held as usual at 10 O'Clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
FuneraIofJame. A Totham, Jr.

The funeral of James A., the fourteen year
old son of James A. lothian, was held at the
family residence, No. 81 William street, yes
terday afternoon. 1t was largely attended by
many friends and acquaintance of the FAM
lily and many of the young friends of the
sleeper. The floral display was very beauti-
full, there being numerous lovely tributes of
flowers. Rev. 1. NJ. Foster of the st. John
street NJ. E. church ofaioiated and made few
feeling remarks upon the life thus early taken
from earthly joys and pleasures to realm OF
higher and purer enjoyment.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
CENTER CHURCH.
Programme of the Praise Service 2
WaterbuRyps Freedom From EKtomsiv
C0nMGraEions the Fast Year or Two.

WaterbuRyps Freedom From Extensive
O0nMaraGions the Fast Year or TWO.
The city of Waterbury has been remarks
bly, fortunate in its freedom from fires this
year. Up to the present date the total loss
during the year will fall considerably below
81, 900. That certainly il fne record for q
city of this SIZE The year 1883 was still
better one that 1888 in this respect. The
Ere losses for that year were only 81, All and
this amount, with the exception of $125, was
covered by insurance. In 1884 the loss was
$3.50. However, during the following year,
1885, the city suffered to the extent of $50,
900. In 1886 the damage dropped to $2,656.
while in 1sS7it was little larger, reaching
94,7eS.9s.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
ANOTHER ROBBERY.

About $4,000 Wor th of Jewelry sto-
len From James M. =. DwfghGs
Residence Last Might while the
Family Was AT Home-A Most HHYste-
rI0us Affair.
A mysterious robbery, by which about
$4,000 worth of jewely was stolen, occurred
last night at the residence of James NJ B.
Dwight, No. so Hil1house avenue Mr..
Dwight reported the affrir at the police
Office at about 11:30 O'Clock. He could not
exactly state what or how much had been
stolen. All he could say was, from a hasty
investigation, that much of Mrs. Dwight's
| jewelry was gone. He had not the least
idea how the robbery was committed, as not
a window had been touched, and all the
| doors were closed as usual.
Officers Ahearn and P. Doherty and
Roundsman Mcbride were Immediately sent
| to investigate the affair.
The robbery was not discovered until about
II O'Clock. Early in the evening Mrs.
Dwight went to her dressing case and all her
iewelry was there, but when she got ready
to retire she found that her dressing case
| had been ransacked and that two cases OF
jewelry were not in their usual places. She
and her husband had been home the whole
evening and had noticed nothing unusual.
The police examined everything in and
about the house, but not a thing could they
find that had been disturbed except window
that was open over the back porch. In the
examination of the yard the two cases were
found back of the house, while piece of g
chain lay on the top of the high board fence
between DwiRht's and Hoppin's yard. Just
over the fence on Hoppin's side was found
the tray of one of the cases, and in it was q
small diamond ring.
Suspicion at first turned toward the two
servant girls, who are young and pretty
and occasionally have callers. Mrs. Dwight
had every faith in them, however, and
wovld hear of no such suspicion.
The officers soon found that there was no
need of suspecting the servants of having
anything to do with the affair.
The list of jewelry lost consisted of three
diamond rings. a fine pearl ring, diamond
breach, an entire set of pearls and diamonds
set in onyx, box of miscellaneous jewels
and an oriental necklace.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
Home for the Fr1endIe.s.

The next monthly meeting of the managers
of the Home for the Friendless will be held
at the house of Mrs. Julius S. Hotchkiss, 23S
Church street, on Wednesday afternoon,
January 2, at o'clock. Applications for
admission to the Home can be made to one
of the following ladies' Mrs. VIM. Hillhoase,
Hillhouse avenue; Mrs. J. Fl. Bishop, 215
Church street; Mrs. Julius S. Hotchkiss, 23S
Church street; Mrs. LII. Camp, 1908 Chapel
street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
Funeral OF Charles Haury

The funeral of Charles Haury took place
from his brothers residence, Joseph Haury.
272 Wooster street, yesterday at two o'clock
p. m. There was very large assemblage OF
friends present, also Germanis lodge, I. o.
o. F., of which the deceased was a member.
Rev. Mr.. Siebke of the German Lutheran
church oficiated. The floral tributes were
very handsome. The interment was in the
oaroaFarv
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29

A Messiah praise service will be held at the
st. John street NJ z. church tomorrow eve
ming. The subject of the sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. I. NJ. Foster, in the morning will be
"The value of the old, the hope of the new"
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
CHRISTMAS TREE
Atthe Church orthe Aseen.,

1.-THE Church OF the Ascension.
At z O'Clock last evening the silvery notes
of the bell of the Church of the Ascension on
Davenport avenue rang out a welcome to the
children connected with the Sabbath school
and their friends to attend the annual Christ
mas tree festivities and receive present as
token of good will from the society. Soon
the edi6ce was filed with merry group and
happiness reigned supreme. Printed pro-
grammes were distributed to the audience,
and the exercises were very interesting. Good
music was furnished by the boy choir of forty
voices, and the only regret was that there was
not more of it. The ladies connected with
the church had lsbored indefstigably to make
the affair a success, as also did the pastor,
and the happy affair must have repaid them
for their efforts when they gazed upon the
children and their happy faces. Credit is
due Mrs. George F. Coe for the manner in
which she remember all the little ones
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29

Judge Carpenter will preside at the session
of the civil side of the Superior court, which
will open the second Tuesday in January.
The January term of the Superior court will
begin its session next Tuesday,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
Fine calendar.

The calendar issued by J. D. Dewell & Co.
for the ensuing year is one of the most valu-
able which has been produced. Its illustra-
ton represents the Yale fence az it formerly
stood with the new Yale buildings and the
old elms, and gives fine view of the corner
now covered by masonry. It was taken from
photograph by Bowman. Copies are in
great demand.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29

One of the female members of the "Pearl
of Pekin" troupe was found lying on the
sidewalk in front of the Hyperion last night
after the performance. A doctor was called
who said she was suffering from a fit She
was removed to the Brunswick,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
oHRIsrmAs PRAISE SERVICE
Atthe obureh of the HOLY Spirit.


At the Church OF the Holy Spirit.
There viii be Christmas praise service
tomorrow at the Church of the Holy Spirit,
Rev. P. A. Hanaford, pastor. The following
programme will be rendered under the direc-
ton of the organist, Mr. J. w. Sherman.
The quartette are Miss A. Maud Davis, So
prano; Miss May B. Bodwell, contraIto; Mr..
E. j. Young, tenor; Mr.. J. Austin, bass.
Organ Voluntary.
Invocation.
Anthem-Hark Hark My Soul. -. w. F. Ludds
Choir.
Responsive Service
Prayer.
Prayer Response
Hymn 279.
Scripture Reading.
Soprano solo-Eye Hath Not Seen. EN- Anderson
Miss A. Maud Davis.
Reading.
Hymn |, 004.
Address.
Ofertory, Tenor Solo-Nativity. A. S. Holden
Mr.. E. J. Young.
Anthem-We Praise Thee God WI. Ludds
Choir.
Doxology.
Benediction.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
REFRESHMENTS FOR THE TROOPS.

A number of our patriotic young men
formed themselves into committee last Sat
urday evening for the purpose of furnishing
the troops, who pass through this city, with
necessary refreshments. Ex~Captain Charles
s. Jones, ex-Privates William q. Peck and
Andrew J. Ellis, all of the Grays, and others
were especially assiduous in their exertions,
and were pledged to see the thing through
no matter when the troops came along.
The movement was a good one, and its
originators deserving of all credit.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29

StabbIng ARRAY ON Grand Avenue.
An italian was stabbed in the abdomen
with penknife by one of his countrymen
during fight on Grand avenue last night.
DIR. DeFerrest, who attended him, says
that the wound will probably not be fatal.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
wEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOB TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL. SERVICE, 7
WASHINGTON DC, 10 pm, Dec. %, 1888. J
For New England and Eastern New York: Fair
warmer weather; westerly winds.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
THE B1EoUTIVE SECRETARY.
An OH1ce that Now Requires VersatilI-
" of Character.

An OMlce that Now Requires VersatilI-
u of Character.
The Office of executive secretary, which has
not yet been announced, has changed its
character somewhat since the late Hon. Stiles
T. Stanton was its incumbent. Up to this
time it was more of a business character than
at present. Now one of the leading features
is attendance upon the governor upon official
visits. A good social position and a high
polish are requisites of the position now, al
though legal learning and excellent common
sense are not yet without their uses. Mr..
Stanton is credited with the change. He was
charming in society and attended the govern
or upon social occasions with grace that
was innate. The next secretary followed to
some extent in his footsteps. Gov. Walters
Mr.. Zacher did not do SO much at it, but
Gov. Harrison's secretary, being among other
things his nephew, was given more promi-
hence. Then came Senator Mclean who as
Gov. Lounsbury's right hand man, has added
perhaps to the brilliant record of his prede-
cessors. The incoming secretary, be he q
young Hartford lawyer or some other equally
capable gentlemen from another section, will
undoubtedly keep to the precedent. 1t must
be admitted that the position requires much
more versatile talent than it did twenty
years ago.-Hartford Post.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
Fine Praise Service at Dwight Place
Church.
Messiah Praise Service.

At the st. John street NJ. E. church to-
morrow evening there will be praise SER
vice, of which the following is the order OF
exercises:
Organ voluntary-Overture from Messiah
Concluding with the Lords prayer. All
I'D 70 iOjn
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
CRUSADERS CASTLE.

Officers of Crusaders Castle No. 8, knights
of the Goldern Eagle: Past Chief, Il. NJ.
johnson; noble chief, Charles P. Butler; vice
chief, c. B. Shepard; high priest, P. B.
Beebe; venerable hermit, R. b. Wright; mas
ter of records, e. D. Robins; clerk of ex-
chequer, G.. e. Frisbie; keeper of exchequer,
L. J. Bradley; Sir Herald, e. L. Nanville.
Deputy Supreme Chief Simons, of Meriden,
will be present next Friday evening to in
stall the officers elect.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
kAEL PUTNAM LoDeEtaE 20.

BaaTkA - = v
g. 7. Trecartin, master WsGaQrkman; e.
Thompson, foreman; R. B. Dwight. = oversees
e. B. Lee, recorder, second term; Leg Clar
fnancier, second term; Walter Leigh, rs pei
or, second term; q. w. Leete, guide; w.
Adams, inside watchman; ID. Il. Crandall,
outside watchman, second term; D. w Bar
low. trustee for three years; w. G. Lambert,
representative to grand lodge; G. A. Butler,
alternate representative.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29

Brooks &C Co., Chapel, cor. State, are of
ferin1 great bargains in holiday goods.
Umbrellas, fur muffs and boas, plush sacquea
and jackets, 1t low prices 70 Close them ont,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
Qnllrnal H11n UOMr1e1r
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY.

Allceck,s Porous Plasters-At Druggists.
Board of Compensation-Reperr.
Choice Holiday Goods-G. (. Dudley.
Fine Fresh Poultry-D. M. WEIGH q Son.
For the New Year-qeo. n. Ferd.
For Rent-Rooms- Trumbun Street.
For Rsnt-Rooms-4IP Pearl Street.
Happy New Year-StevenS' Market
How to Celebrate-J. 81. Kearney.
Holiday Goods-Brooks & Co.
Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists.
India Iuk Portraits-Beers' Photo Parlors.
Mechanics Bank-Notice OF Dividend.
New Daylight Lamp-Robinson's-
Plush Sacques, Etc.-Brooks Co.
Polo Observation-Disclosures VS.. New Haven.
Seal Plush Cloaks-Wilcox & Co.
Steam Heath. H. Steam Heating Co.
Wanted-S ~ O00-Merwin's Real Estate Office.
cd Gitrvntion-56 York Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
ORDER OF THE IRON HALL.

Chief justice, Evelwyn Beecher; vice JUS
tioe G. q. Rugg; accountant, Frank B. Brock
EFT; cashier, Fred L. Trowbridge; adjuster,
Alex. Buckingham; prelate, R. W. Homan;
herald, f. H. Pfeghar; Waterman, William
G. Lewis; vedette, John @. Lewis; trustees,
George N. Moses, r. A. Belden, Carlos
Smith; finance committee, d. s. Thomas,
Carlos Smith, @. Fl. Rugg. Fifteen new
members were admitted, and the charter will
be open until February /.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
COURT GUIDING STAR, A. o. y.

Chief ranger, Augustus Keller; sub-chief
ranger, 81. A. Horton; junior past chief ran
ger, j. g. Sicily; recording secretary, P. F.
McKsever; financial secretary, T. J. Greedy;
treasurer, P. 81. Cosgrove; senior woodward,
Henry Pitt; junior woodward, MI. Enright;
senior bsadle, II. F. King; junior beadle, P.
tellers, Chief Rranger L. D. King of Court
Ctlumbes, James M'Keever and P. McInroe
of Court Guiding Star. The installation
takes places January II when a grand BAN
quet will be given.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Davenport Church-Rev. I. G. Meserve.
FIRST Baptist Church-Rev. w. II: Butrick:
Calvary Baptist Church-Rev. z. N. Poteat.
Dwight Place Church-Rev. Dr.. Twifchell
Trinity III. E. Church-Rev. Dr. Reed.
Church of the Messiah-ReV. L. h SQUtree.
College Street Church-Rev. W. w McLane.
Church Of the Holy Spirit-Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford
East Pearl st. N. E. Church Rev. Mr.. Goodenough.
Humphrey Street Church-Rev Mr.. Luckey.
George Street M. E. Church-Rev. A.H. Goodenough
First M Z. Church-Rev. DR.. Chapman
Advent Church-Rev. A. j. Wheeler.
ST. John Street NJ. E. Church Rev. !. M Foster.
First Presbyterian Church-Rev. j. g. Rodger.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
ORFIoERs ELECTED.
GarMeld COUNCIL, o. U. A.

GarMeld Council, o. U. A. M.
Garfield council No. ID, on. AM, elected
the following officers at its regular meeting
Wednesday evening: Councillor, J. Scranton
vice councillor, L. c. Waters; Ind, Ex., B
Francisco; F. S., J. Bogart; RS, E. E. GEES
ner; IP., F. 81. Wheeler; OF, A. J. Blake
trustee, Mr.. Nichols.
GODDESS OF LIBERTY COUNCIL.
Last evening at the regular session of God
dess of Liberty council No. 3, D. of L., thu
following officers were elected: Councillor
Mrs. Ballou; v. c., Mrs. johnson; A. c..
Mrs. Wallace; A. v. c., Mrs. Kidder; r. s.
Mrs. Towne; F. s., MIS-. Wadhams; treas
urer, Mrs Waters; guide, Mrs. Stanlye; trus
tee, Mrs Ballou.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-29
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CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK.
, 1888-04-04

warranted by yea. HencefOfwarl any
person looking to You for a conscience viii
be justified in combining with others who
can pay to obtain concessions for those
VINO cannot pay, not only for their LAND.
but for their houses, their groceries. or
their meat,
SO long as the Ten Commandments ara
not repealed, the Plan OF Campaiun viii
continue to seem to many who look to
them TOR a guide, nnrighte0us and diSho.
nonrable. No political party resting on
such a foundation as the success of the
ran or Campaign can receive the support
OF hose who prefer the principle Of %ilstice
t. the principle OF tactical exupdieury.
The dilemma is simple. The Plan OF
campaign Is either morally and politically
right or it is morally and politically
wrong. If the former, men who consent
10 reap the political advantages arising
from It's employment should openly sun
port and justify its operations not only
IN Ireland, but throughout the British
Empire. Ii, on the other hand. the Plan
OF Campaign be d~i>honourable and WRONG.
not only may we fairly look for its de.
huuclatIon bravely and openly by the
leaders OF the pc pie, whatever the con.
sequences may be, but one who has told
the people Of ihis country to listen TO
prudence, courage, and honour should be
100 proud to return to power by acts OF
which a tender conscience must surely
dlSapprove, and which are contrary to the
traditions of the English people.
AS one OF the mere rank and file of the
Liberal party, | will not bear the strain
ct silently condoning the dishonesty Of the
Plan Of Campaign, aud / prefer the OBJ
security Of political death to conniving at
that which is inconsistent with the Older
forms OF ''prudence, courage, and honour"
before they were S|ub-editcd to accord with
the present state Of patty needs.
am, Sir, your oncdjent servant,
ARNOLD WHITE.
The Right Hon. w. E. Gladstone, Mp.
House Of Commons, S. w.