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Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
mURDERERs SWIFT AND SOLDER.
A Glimpse At the Life of a Pair of
 Life Takers.


 Life Takers
 John H. Swift, the wife murderer, took the adverse decision of the Supreme court very philosophically. The Hartford Post gives an intere sting glimpse of his prison life: The cell is on what might be appropri- ately called "murderer's row." It is on the first tier at the right of the entrance from the jailer's office, and faces the street. It is light and is made as comfortable as possible. At one side is the cell occupied by George Bradley, the murderer of his sweetheart, Lillie Potter, in Plainville, and on the other the cell of Sonder, the murderer of Sausage Vender Calvin.
 Swift's mother and sisters frequently visit him, as they have done since his confinement. The cell is protected from the gaze of the curious by curtains of red marerial, which are closely drawn most of the time. When not sleeping the occupant whiles away the hours in reading books and newspapers. His spiritual adviser frequently visits him and offers him the consolation of the church.
 Unless his counsel succeed in altering the probable course of events, Swift must hang April 5, 1889. The last execution in the jail was that of Hamlin, who was hung May 26, lSSU. Jall6r rem assisted on that occasion and the seaffold used belonged to New Haven county. It has since been employed several times and recently at Bridgeport.
 This morning Swift was lying on his bed seemingly asleep. The sun shone brightly through the windows, and, reflected oD the bright red curtains of his cell, gave the whole interior ruddy tint. Next door was Souder, who, when he saw the visitors approaching placed newspaper before his face. Soudsr has been visited by members of his family from Cleveland, Ohio. His mother recently came to see him. While at the jail she ex- pressed the fear that he might be given whisky as he had when, as she said, he was formerly confined in an Ohio jail Soude1 proves very quiet and tractable prisoner.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Fatally Wounded while Resisting AT.

CARLO, Dec 20.-Passengsrs on the Cotton Belt road report horrible tragedy at Para gould station, Ark. Tuesday night Officer Bryan of Paragould was detailed to serve g warrant on John Williams, who was charged with selling liquor, contrary to the county law. Williams was discovered by the officer disguised as a negro.
 Williams resisted arrest, and during run- ming fire succeeded in mortally wounding Bryan and his two assistants. Williams was also wounded and will probably die.
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Elegant quality of English seal plush chamois lined pockets, quilted satin lining and fine genuine seal ornaments. Reduced in price from $25 to $15 each.
 wv NEETy &E Co
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
General State News.

IN WATERBURY. The track of the M., W. & c. R. railroad
 is now laid on the new trestle nearly to South
 Main street, Waterbury. CONNECTICUT FOX HUNTING. The Waterbury fox hunters axe of the opinion that the cunning Reynard Is very numerous this year and the sportsmen are anticipating pleasure untold the next few months.
 DAM CARRIED AWAY. The new dam of the Kent Manufacturing company at Lebanon was carried away on
 Tuesday, also another dam of the same com pany just below Roads and bridges in the vicinity were carried away. ATTACKED HIS FATHER. Thomas Chapman of Preston, while drunk last Sunday morning, attacked his father with a lantern and cut him so badly about the head that he will probably die. His brutal act frightened his mother 80 badly that she went into mysteries and is now very i'll.
 TO CAST CoNNECTIcUT's VOTE FOR PRESIDENT. The presidential electors in this State will meet at the State Capitol on the Second We'd nesday in January and cast their vote for President. The messenger to convey the vote to Washington will be appointed at that time. The vote will be the first under the new cleo toral laws adopted by Congress. NORTH coRNwALL's VIEW. The village of North Cornwall is located on a hill and cannot be hid, and commands a view of Cream Hill, the home of the Hon. T. S. Gold, secretary of the board of agricul- ture; further west is Cherry avenue or Hart Hill, the street of which is lined on either side with maple and cherry trees for about mile. The summit of this hill commands Q view of the Catskill mountains. A NARROW ESCAPE FOR THE DOCTOR. WATERBURY, Ct., Dec. 20.-The fire at Bristol last night was due to excessive con-
 cOntration of oxygen. It was discovered in the rear Of Dr. Wilson's office. The doc
 tor made efforts to save his dip1o@s, which was in the room, and was found nearly suf-
 located by B. M. Smith and NJ. Carman,
 who made a search for him with wet hand
 kerchiefs on their faces.
 DIPHTHERIA VICTIMS IN wATERBU URY. Diphtheria did more of it's sad destructive work this week. It has entered the family of Edward Rush of 190 East Main street, taking
 away two little ones, and has it's clutches
 upon two others. At g o'clock Tuesday
 night Georgie, aged seven, died, and at
 o'clock Wednesday morning Christy, aged
 four years, passed away. No hope is enter
 tained of saving 8 two year old child, but a
 six year old boy is not so seriously i'll, al-
 though badly afflicted. The funeral of
 Georgie and Christy took place Wednesday
 afternoon at o'clock.-Waterbury Republi-
 can.
 Seal Plush Wraps,
 Trimmed with braid. Marked down from $50
 to $17 each. WM. NEELY & Go.
 The Delight of She Little ones.
 Those mechanical toys and dolls shown
 in such profusion at
 WM. NEELY & Co.'s. wuo
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
STATE cORRRsPONDENCK.
SOuIhinggen.

SOuIh1ngGen. Dec. 20.-Wsdnesday afternoon a large number of friends tsndered Mrs. Dwight Dunham reception, the event being her fiftieth birthday anniversary.
 Miss Rose Hemingway is i'll with an attack of lung fever. Mrs. W. E. Holcomb intends to close her millinery business for several months soon.
 Mr. H. J. Merriman is making arrange ments for an entertainment in Harmonic hall, Hartford, and Naugatuck musical tall ent will asHist
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
The following were the quotations for United States bonds at the call to-day:

Chicago Grain ana Provlalon maFkos.
 The following shows the closing quotations at ?. N. in ;IsssGago, compared with the same on the two previous days:
 uosing quotations regular Board, Reported over private wires to BuNSEIL & SCRANTON. bankers and l O.n.,r Far fnr,r,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Tranelers' 0mide.
Starin's New Haven TrankpOrta
 ton Line.
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT co.

Daily for New YOrk-Fare 75c, includ- for six days. SI.25.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Nar Ra.Elecfad.

At the annual election of officers at the Humphrey street church Wednesday evening Deacon Henry E. Bartlett failed of re-elec- tion. It is said that the congregation took this way of rebuking Mr. Bartlett for his strong opposition year ago to the calling of the present pastor, Rev. MT. Luckey.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Visiting in Maine.

MT. George Sherman of this city is visit- ing his daughter, Mrs. Buckman, at Colum- bia Falls, Maine, where he will remain until January 15, after which he will make visit to his two sons in Cambridge, Mass
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

Br. Lougeess VitaIizIng Compound Is absolutely the greatest known remedy for the radical cure of scrofula, cancerous hu- mors, ,diphtheritic or mineral blood poisoning, dyspepsia. rheumatism dropsy or liver com
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Dinner and Tea Setl

The largest line of imported and domes- tic sets in the State. Imported dinner sets with soup tureen, $11.73 per set. Fine painted tea sets $4.S9.
 WI. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria, When she was Child. she cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
An Alleged Infringement.
Three Men Killed and Three Injure'
THE HEALTH eF TEE STATE.

Some Interesting Statistics From the Secretary of the State Board of Health.
 The report of Secretary 0. A. Lindsley of the State board of health for the month of November shows that there were $50 deaths in Connecticut during that month, while the rate per thousand for the entire State was 13.9. The death rate of the principal cities of the State was as follows: New Haven, 12.4; Hartford, 122; Bridgeport 16.5; Wa terbury, 11.6; Norwich, 12.5; Msriden, 16. 9; Danbury, 22; Norwalk, 1S4; Stamford, 12; New London, 14:5; Middletown, 1S.4; Derby, 16.1.
 The highest death rate was in Danbury, 22; and the lowest in Manchester, 9.3. ! Twenty-nine towns in the State, having an estimated population of 4S2, 100, report 592 deaths, or a rate of 14. One hundred and thirty-seven small towns, with an az gregate population of 25l ,526, report 27S deaths-a rate of 133. It will be seen that the death rate in the country is about as ! large as that in the city.
 The mortality in public institutions of the State was: In Hartford 10, in Middletown g, \ in New Haven 15, and in Stratford 0. These are deducted from the total mortality of their respective towns in estimating the | death rate.
 The report contains the following general ! remarks:
 There was only one small town in the State I (Woodstock) from which no report has been | received, The total deaths reported in No ! vember, viz: $50, and the total in October, ! s59, shows diminished mortality of 116 and
 a death rate of 13.9 against 15.7 of the pre- I vious month The difference is due very | largely to the diminished fatality from ty- ] phoid fever, ,diarrhoeal diseases and consump- | tion In October there were 62 from typhoid l fever, and only 29 in November. There 46 from diarrhoea and only IS in November, ! and there were 128 in October from consump- \ ton and in November 115. From diphtheria I there were exactly the same in each month, | 5S The lessened mortality from typhoid | fever is very matked. The health of the State is exceptionally good. The death rate
 is less than in any previous month of the
 1 year.
 | The following twenty eight towns reported
 ! no deaths during the month: Aadover,
 Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Box"
 rah, Canaan, Chaplin, Columbia, Eastferd, | Eaton, Franklin, Goshen, Granby, Lyme, Marlborough, Middlsbury, Middlefeld, New | Fairfield, PlainAeld, Prospect, Salem, Say- | brook, Scotland, Sherman, Voluntown, West Hartford, Weston, Woodbridge. 1 The largest annual death rate per 1000 re- ported was in Danbury-22; tke smallest in ! Middletown-4.6. There were thirty -four I deaths in public institutions.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Waiting Rrfandn

Mrs. Burdett, North Conway, Mass, lady, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Leach Lyon, in this city. She is in much improved health and is recovering from what appeared to be at one time an incurable malady.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Salisbury Pats the UnIonises on the
 Back,

LONDON. Dec.20.-Lord Salisbury spoke at meeting in Scarborough to-day. He dweIt upon the progress that the Liberal Unionists were making and congratulated them. In referring to the Gladstonisns he gloated over what he termed the impossibility of 8 re- union of Gladstone's followers
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
ScROFULOUS HUMoR.
DIR. LOUCEE'S
WrALIzIMG COMPOUND,

is absolutely the greatest known Remedy for the Radical cure of Scrofula, Cancerous Hu- mors, Diphtheritic or Mineral Blood Poison ing, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Dropsy and
 Liver Complaint. $1. per Bottle e for 5. At Druggists. Lougee Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. n14 eod&w
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Hurry Along

Before the crowd Is too dense; you will be better satisfied to buy now from the best selected holiday novelties ever displayed. VIM, NEELY G Co,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

Dillon claims he owes them nothing as the goods the firm sent him were faulty and un- salable. Ex-Judge Blydenburgh and Attor- ney Harry W. Asher represented Hale, Ba- ker & Bowman.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
To be Entertained by tne clover

To be Entertained by tne Glover club.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 2e.-The members of the Gridiron club and other gentlemen of this city invited by MT. Frank Thomson of Phila- delphla Ito meet the Clover clubn left here st II o'clock this morning for Philadelphia in special car via the Pen9syivania road.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

After using Ely's Cream Balm two months was surprised and delighted to find that the right nostril, which was closed up entirely for over twenty years, was open and free as the other, and can use it now as could not do for many years. feel very Brooklyn.
 My daughter and myself, great sufferers from catarrh, were cured by Ely's Cream Balm. My sense of smell is restored.-C. M. Stanley, shoe dealer, Ithaca, NY.
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SealPlush Wraps,

With quilted satin lining, chamois pockets, plush ornaments, reduced from $19.40 to S14 each, WM NEELY 6 Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

Elder Down Pillow Cushions Covered in figured and plush satins for$ 3. 75 each WM. NERLY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Chamber Sets.
The Finaaf Linen Nnpkins

You can find chamber sets to suit your price in our new croekery department.
 VIM. NEKLY 6 Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Advtceto motbera.

Plush and fur carriage robes. horse blanI cts and whips aG lowest prices.
 WM NEEIY & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
KiIrain and mitchell DId Not Spar.

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-There was no sparring exhibition at the Casino between Kilrain and Mitchell last night. Early in the afternoon Chief Hubbard notified the manager of the Casino that the spar1ing would not be allow ed. An effort will be made to get an iniunc- tion to restrain the police from interfering with the exhibition.
 Mitchell says he is open to wrestle any man in Chicago Gr@co-Roman style for $50 . side.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
A Pair of P0rGieres

With pole would make a nice Xmas present prices from $2 to $20.
 VIM, NEELY 6 Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
All Can Re Suited
Seal Plush Saeques

From the immense stock of choice novelt
 umbrellas shown at VIM. NEELY 6 Co., s.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Those Drums.

Let the boys have them. They can drum to their hearts content. A car load just re- ceived; from 25 cents upwards.
 WA NEELY G Go.
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An Endless Variety Of Gents' solid gold and rolled plate scarf pins. with and without stones.
 WM NERLY 6 Go.
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HorseY Presents.

To go elsewhere than to Wm. Nicely & Co. s for toys and holiday goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

A complete line ot bisques, bronzes, china teas and cofees, mugs, plates, ice cream sets, vases and fancy goods at remarkably low WM NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

Children. 4 Superior Nsstsitice
 1Ss Continued .Fegers, aud
 q ReliG6Ee ResssediaL
 Agent i1a GJ Diseases or the Stomach and
 InteSti9GeS.
 w. c. VILE, M: D., "THE NEw ENaIAEsD tions of the stomach, when everything else has been rejected have saved many lives by of the very best foods the physician can find to assist him in carrying through his patient to value in the later stages of Phtfisis. Gastritis. Gastric Catarrh, Dyspepsia, and Dysentery.n We speak from experienee when we say that tious. It has been on the market for many years, and the largely increasing sales show that many others have found like results attending it's use-t The ChrfstiGn Ui1ton,'' ". r.
 As Medicinal Food IMPERIAL GRANUM, which is simply 9 solid extract from very supe- rior growths of wheat, is uHexcelled, and is to-day thC STANDARD DIETErIC preparation for invalids, for the aged, and for the very young--"N. Am. Jottr1ldJOf Homeopathy, NY. IMPERIAL GRANUM has been before the public for many years, and is now regarded as 8 standard preparation. There can be no doubt and tho successful results obtained with it in all cases where prepared food is required P. VARNUM MoTT, M. D., Boston, Mass. 1.-THE MICROCoSM," New York; There are nume- their adRerents. The tIMpERIXI GRANuM.' in my hands, seems to be all that is claimed for it, and experience has brought me to rely on it's In infantiie diseases 1t has proved very efica- cious, and I always direct it's use when child is being weaned" :"
 The lives of untold thousands of infants have been saved by IMPERIAL GRANUM, and careful mothers are loud in their praises of this well mend it:-PToceedi1gs IUtNois PhdT7mdceuticdl Association. ..SoLD By DRUeeisTs..
 loHNCCaFL $ s:GY6sk9 gzY6sk
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

The Delight of the Little Ones. Those mechanical toys and dolls shown ir such profusion at
 VIM. NEELY & Go. ,s.
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Art GOOas,
Fancy Ohina and Orockery.

Steel engravings, etchings, photographs, WI. NEELY 6 Go.
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Another note read:
TaR COURT RECORD.
Supreme COart-HarGfOrd-Ch JI
 fhNA PaRk.

Supreme C0urt-HartfOrd-Ch Jus
 tice Park
 The Supreme court, the chief justice and Judge Pardee having resumed their seats up- on the bench, Wednesday afternoon heard arguments on another grade crossing case, the appeal of the town of Fairfield from the decision of the railroad commissioners on several grade crossings. One peoularity of the case is that there is a double appeal, both the town and the Consolidated railroad company appealing from the decisions be- low.
 On the petition of the railroad company, the railroad commissioners ordered changes in eleven highways in the town, resulting in the abolition of several grade crossings From this decision the town appealed to the Superior court. Judge Torrance sustained the order of the railroad commissioners in part only, ruling that their action in regard to certain crossings included in the order was inexpedient and improper, and should be set aside. From this judgment, as before stated, both the town and the railroad com pany appealed to the Supreme court. The case was argued by Messrs. John H. Perry and William B. Glover for the town and Lynde Harrison and Stoddard, Bishop and Haviland for the railroad.
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Why Wait Until Ghe Last Moment. Study your convenience and avoid the crowds; buy at your leisure and be satisfied.
 WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
Elder Down Pillow Cushions

Covered in figured and plain satins for $3.7 each. WM. NEELY 6 Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
,non,t Forget the Roys,

Come and see onr boys watches, rings and scarf pins. Also nice assortment of cuff butscns. J. H. e. DuRANT, 8s Church Street,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21
YouCan,t Anor,

You ever saw at $1 per dog.
 VIM. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-21

We Claim We have the best one-dollar dogskin glove for men; imported. Try them; you will be convinced. WM. NEELY & Go.
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courr Noxem.

Dora Levy, who is member of the family of B. Levy, the secondhand clothier of 137 State street, where the tools stolen from the carpenters at Webster school were pawned, was charged yesterday morning in the City court with receiving stolen goods. The evil dence did not sustain the charge and she was discharged. Levy's licenee as pawn broker and dealer in secondhand clothing is to be revoken by the chief. Detective Brewer yes terday served notice on MT. Levy.
 An Alleged Infringement.
 In the United States district court at Hart ford, Judge Shipnlan, the lawyers are argu- ing the case of Charles H. Morse, of Boston, against Knapp Brothers, of New Haven. It is one oe the numerous cases for alleged in- fringement of patent for making skeleton forms of wire, upon which to display cloth ing. The court closets are full of skeletons. Three Men Killed and Three Injured.
 HOUSTON, Dec. 20.-A construction train on the Arkansas Pass railway when twelve miles from this city was derailed yesterday. The following were killed: A. Howard, com- missary clerk, of Austin; Henry Robert, brakeman; Antone Carleson, foreman of the work, hailing from San Antonio. CIV. Bal- ley, the Berry brothers and man named French were injured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-19
THE WIDOWS BENEFIT.
A Suit Growing Out OF an Elevator
Accident

Judge Hicks was engaged yesterday
in hearing the case of Charles G. Ben
nett, administrator of the estate of Gus
tave Brown, deceased, against the Min
neapolis Unicn Elevator company for
$1,000 damages. This case grows out of
an accident which happened at the
ruins of the st. Anthony elevator Aug.
3, 1887, in which several men, among
whom was Gustave Brown, lost their
lives. These men were employed by
the defendants III removing wheat from
the ruins, and after taking several thou
sand bushels from alongside of foun-
datiOn wall about eighteen feet in height
the weight of the wheat on the inside
of the wall caused it to fall outward and
on to the men removing the wheat. 1t
is claimed by the plaintiff that the de-
PENDANTS, knowing that the wall had
been seriously weakened and injured
by the fire, and that it was only kept
standing by reason of the wheat which
was piled on both sides of it, showed
gross negligence in not bracing it with
timbers to prevent its falling. The suit
is brought by the administrator to re-
cover damages for the benefit of the
widow and little child of Brown, who
are in destitute circumstances. This
case was tried last February, when
Judge Young instructed the jury to
render verdict for the defendants,
but. on being appealed to the supreme
court, the verdict was set aside and a
new trial ordered.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-19
A Church That Will Not So
licit Money, but Will
Trust to God.
Alice Harrison and Edwin
Thopne Well Remembered
in Minneapolis.
detective" Bassett, Surpen-
dered by His Bondsmen,
Goes Back to Jail.
The Exposition for 1885,.
Minor Doings Of a
Quiet Day.

''And yet your Heavenly Father feed
eth them" This is the doctrine OF Rev.
R. A. Torrey, of the Peoples church.
He works on basis of faith, pure and
simple. Since the separation of his
church from the city mission he has
announced the abolition of the subscrip-
ton and solicitation system, aud there
has been no little curiosity among church
people to know how the church will
live, pay rent and support its pastor. In
answer TO this he has promulgated a
platform including the following:
The chief difference between the past and
the future is that now we have no society to
guarantee our support The sole pledge OF
support we have is the all-sufficient one OF
our Heavenly Father.-Phil. w., 10.
We intend TO make no personal sol1c1ta-
tons for money We shall endeayor 10 let
those of Gods children who are interested
in the work know of what we are doing and
leave it to God TO move their hearts 10 give
or withhold.
No cebts whatever will be incurred.
For the present at least we expect to con-
tinue at 421 Washington avenue south.
Of course it is impossible under the CIR
cumstances for the pastor TO have stipulated
salary. When money is intended for his per-
sonal used il should be so stated.
We know not how large or how small a
work the Master has for us TO do, but we are
ready TO follow His leading in this matter.
" are very happy that He has put 1t into
our hearts to trust Him.