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Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
0ne of the Oldest NEethodists,

Mir. Ozias Hills, the oldest member of the First Methodist church in Hartford, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John s. Row ley, in Newington Monday night at the age of eighty eight years and eight months. He was born in Chatham May 21, 1799, learned the cabinet trade of Ira Hubbard in Glastonbury and thoroughly understood the business. It was in 1897 when he removed to Hartford and engaged in business there, the firm being Hills Sc Wright. The house was located on Main street near the Park river bridge and had a successful patronage. In 1a42 MI. Hills established the first undertaker's rooms in Hartford, being one of the pioneers in the business. He remained in the management for years, being succeeded by his son, MT. Charles w. Hills. When he removed to Hartford in 1897 MT. Hills joined the Meth. odist church there and has been one of it's most earnest and upright members for more than fifty years. He was twice married.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
A Tribute to the Late Walter J

The friends of Walter J. Scott will be pained to learn of his death which occurred
 in this city Monday morning at No. 20 Dewnes street, the residence of his aunt, Mrs.
 M. Jarvis, widow of the late Oscar F. Jarvis.
 MT. Scott was born in New York city and
 was only twenty-nine years of age at the
 time of his death. Although both parents
 died when he was but six years of age, he
 and his sister Josephine, who survives him,
 found pleasant home in the family of their
 uncle, Mr. Oscar F. Jarvis.
 Young Walter attended the public schools in New York city until he was thirteen years old, when his uncle removed to this city. He had been here but year or two when he en- tered the printing office of c. Q. Chat6eld, then the publisher of the Yale Courant, He remained in his employ for three years and then went to the city of Washington, where he attended the Wayland seminary, from which he graduated in 1875. After his graduation he returned to this city, and in the autumn of the same year entered the Hopkins Grammar school. While in the school he was the editor and publisher of a weekly newspaper called sfThe Free Press" He continued the publication of this paper for about year, when he was obliged to give it up on account of the increased de- mana or ms stuQleS upon ms time. In 1873 he entered the law department of Yale col lege, from which he graduated in 1884, On being admitted to practice in our courts he entered the office of Judge Sheldon in the Exchange building, where he remained for about year, when he fulfilled the desire of his life by opening law office as 8 member of the firm of Harris & Scott in Petersburgh, Virginia.
 In 1884 he removed his law office to Rich mond. MT. Scott was quite successful in his practice and frequent good reports from him came to his friends and classmates in this city. In tho last presidential campaign he stumped the State of Virginia advocating the election of Blaine and Logan. Last June he was suddenly attacked with severe hemorr- haze of the lungs and upon his recovery he returned to his old home in this city, and although he has been carefully nursed and the best medical skill has been employed his constitution has been slowly but surely yield ing to the fatal ravages of consumption. He remained conscious to the last and sustained by an earnest Christian faith looked forward without fear to his expected exchange of worlds. Mir. Ssott was fluent and effective public speaker and during his course in the Law school won the confidence of his instruc- tors and therespect and admiration of his classmates. The funeral occurs this after noon at 9 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
AMID MUSIC AND DANCING.
A Leap Year Party Given on Chape

A Leap Year Party Given on Chapel Street.
 A leap year party was given last evening at the residence of G. W. Sanford, No. 1,090 Chapel street, by Miss Gertrude Smith and Miss Alice Sanford It was q most success ful affair and everything went off in man. ner which reflected credit on the young ladies who gave the party. Everyone present had thoroughly enjoyable time. Dancing was the order of the evening. The programmes were neat and novel and were well gotten up. The floor committee was composed Of Miss Smith and Miss Sanford, assisted by Miss May Hall. Music was furnished by Paul Russo brothers orchestra. Among the many who thronged the rooms during the evening were: Miss Susie Ogden of Newport, N. J.. Miss Lizzie Rice, Miss Lottie Coburn, Miss Roberts, Miss Fife Bradley, Miss Alice Peck ham, Miss Julia Gibbons, Miss Doelittle, Miss Dayton, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Champion, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Houghkirk, A. T. Todd MT. Faith, W. c. Oviatt Foster Sanford, A. Cor coran, Dr. Swain, Mir. Booth, MT. Fresenius, G. F. Sanford, MT. Blatchley and Edward Sanford
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
LOCAL NE WIS.
Brief Mention.

123 varieties note paper at Dormans.
 Pianos, pianos, low prices, ,643 Chapel street.
 Rats have invaded the celery pits of some of the Milford farmers and destroyed large quantities of celery.
 MT. John l.. Treat and wife of this city are on their way to the South. They stopped in Washington day en route.
 The grand opening of the Parlor Rock toboggan slide and other winter sports will take place to morrow afternoon and evening.
 The rush of work at the L. Candee rub Der factory is decreasing, many large orders having been filled, but all the hands are yet at work.
 o. Collard Adams, of Hartford, has conn menced his duties as editor of the Nsuga- tuck Review. Mir. Adams was the editor of the late Sunday Gazette.
 A large audience was present last Monday night at the Town hall in Milford to hear the lecture of Rev. MT. Foster of this city and help swell the library fund.
 At the annual meeting of the Charter Oak Park Driving association held at Hartford yesterday the old board of directors headed by Mayor Morgan G. Bulkeley were re- elected.
 At an entertainment tonight at the Young Mems Christian association MT. MIG. Sweezy will read an original poem entitled "A year ia the country" Gentlemen are invited with lady friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Gallagher of Brewery street, who were recently married, rendered recep- tion last evening at their home to the mem- bers of the choir of St. Patrick's church, of which the hostess is a member.
 Secretary of State Hubbard will attend the banquet rendered to Senator John Sherman in Boston Thursday evening by the Home Market club. He is member of the club and one of the executive committee.
 Lawyer William Sidney Downs, ex-clerk of the Connecticut legislature, had big scare the other night from the futteriDg of large owl which entered his sleeping room through window partly opened at the top. He cap- tured the bird
 In Southport Miss EEa D. Lewis contem- plates the erection of a new barn on her re- gently purchased property in Mill Plain. Nelson Smith, of New Haven, will be the builder. Miss Lewis is at present teaching school in Mamaroneck, N. Y.
 The third annual concert ard ball of Can ton Excelsior No. 2, Patriarchs Militant, of Middletown, will be given in Armory Hall in that city Friday evening, February IT. The chief feature will be an exhibition drill by Grand Canton Ssssacus No. of New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
PRoFEssORu HI. A. FOSTERS DEATH
Tribute To a Highly Esteemed and Accomplished Musician.

Tribute To Highly Esteemed and Accomplished Musician. The paralytic stroke which suddenly | struck down Professor Henry A. Foster, the 1 organist of St. Andrews church, Meriden, | during the service last Sunday morning was l followed by another yesterday morning about two o'clock, which resulted fatally at 9:30 o'clock a. m. The life thus ended, while it lasted only forty-one years, was full of successful accomplishment and bright with benefit to all around it. MT. Fosters musical talent disclosed itself very early, and
 at twelve years of age he became organist of
 the First Baptist church Tn Westerly, R. I.
 At the age of twenty-one, having pursued diligently his musical studies, and having already filled many important positions, he became professor of music at the Sufield Literary institute. Eighteen years ago he removed to Meriden, and from that time un- til his death he has been the organist and musical director of St. Andrews church in that city.
 His musical career has been remarkable one. Gifted with very versatile talent he has been the leader and controlling force of musical matters in his circle sof labor. His usefulness can only be ad equately measured by the vacancy which his death leaves and which will not be fully supplied in 6 long time. Not only his ability, but his enthusi- asm and willingness to labor for the general good continued to make him a power to carry on his work and trusted dependence for all musical effort. He was a scholarly musi- elan and thoroughly successful profession al man.
 In his social life he was a model of ex- cellence. None ever knew him without liking him. He was always cheerful and happy in dis position and with generosity far beyond that of most men. Always glad to assist others without thought of his own sacrifice or re- ward he was true friend, a friend to be relied upon and trusted, and his word was equal to his bond. He will be greatly missed and no man could be taken from Meriden whose loss would be more difficult to make good. The bereaved family consists of wife and five children.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
.sMovv Canne You seqr

He rose the next morning quite weary, His footsteps quite groggy, his eyesight so
 bleary; His hands shook as hard as an aspen, His throat was 50 dry it was raspin. His stomach felt awful uneasy, And his nose was red and quite greasy. The reason, ,forsooth, that this dandifed youth Had got @ black eye and lost front tooth; Was the evening before with whiskey galore, A bottle of wine and nine fzzes or more Had kept him from bed and swelled his dear
 head, And this was the cause of the trouble with
 Ned. Were you in his place in . similar case You'd do as he did and hurriedly race To the nearest drug store and count out his
 pence And get bottle of Scotch Oats Essence.
 (Please omit flowers.
 Not only will this great nervine settle your stomach, cool your aching head and steady your nerves, but it will keep you from play ing the same mean trick on yourself again. ''They all keep It." One dollar per bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
CAMPUS NOTES.

Another Performance For the Orches
 tra-Professor HadIey Delivers More
 Lectures-AthIetIc Contests Last Eve
 ninG-Items of Interest.
 Wilcox, '88 S., has returned to college.
 Mar 'S8 is quite ill at his home in West Haven. He hopes to return next week, how ever.
 The Apollo club give concert at Branford tonight and in Guilford next Monday. Sup pers after the concerts are in order.
 Candidates for the junior exhibition are required to inform MT. Mclaughlin of their subjects on or before this week Saturday.
 Tutor Whitney has again taken charge of
 his classes, having recovered from his illness
 which has confined him since Christmas. The Columbia school of Political Science
 has recommended that the degree of Master
 of Arts be conferred on P. H. Ames, Yale '86.
 'sThe Realism of Sir William Hamilton" was ably handled by MT. E. 0. Sage before the Philosophical club last evening. A liberal number of university men and members of the faculty attended the recep- tion by President and Mrs. Dwight at Dwight hall last evening. It was the third in the series of monthly receptions inaugurated this year. Miss Dwight assisted, and the affair was highly successful. The boys are showing their appreciation of the presidents efforts to relieve and enliven the course. Another large audience listened to Prof. Hadley yesterday afternoon when he talked on t'Trsde Journals and Reports" The lec- ture was the third in the course on ''Sources l of Information on Contemporary History Three lectures in the course are to be delly- cred, the next on "Handboozs" and the last ! two on "Public Documents" The university orchestra has been request I ed to perform two or three selections at an l entertainment to be given at Loomis' Tem pie of Music in the near future for the bene | fit of the Center church mission school. Miss Justine Ingersoll is one of the other partici | pants. The affair is in charge of Miss Irene ] Stoeckel.
 Professor Hadley still lives, despite the | uncalled for and puerile attack of the New | York Herald, and still lectures to the Val, men in the same vein. Although perhaps the youngest, he is one of the ablest ani
 most popular of the professors, and the viru lent attack, which has it's purpose stamped upon it, falls harnlessly.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
State Attorney Fessenden Seriously HI
 a,, sGa.,af1.ra.


 State Attorney Fessenden is seriously i'll at his home in Stamford from congestion of the lungs, the result of cold contracted a few days ago. On Monday his condition was such as to seriously alarm the attending physicians and the members of the family, but yester- day morning a slight improvement was re- ported. The fever accompanying the disease caused rise in his temperature Monday to 10434. Yesterday it had fallen to about 100, which was regarded as an encouraging sign, although he is by no means considered ont of danger. But for his illness MT. Fes- senden would yesterday have been in Chicago attending the meeting of the National Re- publican committee, of which body he is the secretarY.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
KNIGHTS OF ST, PATRICK BALL.
BrIdEeport,s Watchful Police.

In Ansonia the case of George H. Bishop, charged with embezzlement, was Monday continued until February IA for hearing under bonds of 5000, which as yet Bishop is unable to obtain. Judge Lockwood of Bridgeport was counsel for the defense. Bishop stated to Chief Ellis that daily for the last four months he had passed through the yard of the police precinct in East Bridge port, going and coming from his work, and yet the police did not know where to find h
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
THE COMMITTEE TO DECIDE.

To be Called Together Next Week to
 Take action n the Alnash0use Project
 -The SeIectmeR,s Meeting.
 The board of seleetmen transacted routine business last evening and approved these bills: Outside poor, $3s9.50; roads and bridges, $548.28; sprinsside farm, $51; old farm, $52; construction, s13.50; almsheuse, $1, ,422.41. It was expected that the alms- house matter would owing to the decision of the Supreme court in the case be discussed, !, but Selectman Feldman told the board that as Colonel White was absent it would be well to lay the matter over.
 Town Agent Reynolds was asked in re- gard to the decision, but he was uncommuni- catiye. He said that there would be joint meeting of the citizens committee and select men next week to consider the matter. Chair man Morris would decide on the date. There will be several meetings of the committee before anything definite is settled upon.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08

William H. Cheney, the leading merchant of South Manchester and postmaster there through several administrations, died sud- denly yesterday in his fifty fourth year. He was in California in 1849, and was afterward in the mercantile business in Australia for ten years He has been in business in South Manchester since 1860. He was highly es- tasmed wherever he was known.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
\ Lady Terribly Bitten by n Dog.

In Bridgeport Monday Mrs. Warren Stan- dish visited Mrs. David G. Sheridan at No. 118 Hallett street and on leaving stopped to pet Mrs. Sheridan's white bulldog. As she bent down the brute sprang at her face, his upper teeth catching in the lower lid of her right eye and the lower teeth piercing her nose. The wound was terrible one. The nose was bitten through and the eyslid badly torn, the tear passage being destroyed. Dr. Bragg was called and performed an opera ton to prevent disfgurement though a slight scar will probably remain. The dog was not rabid nor has it ever shown any symptoms of madness
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
RALLs AMID DANCEs AHEAD.

Great Preparations for the Charity
 Hall Next MO Mday Nfght-The Knights
 OfSt. Patrick Ball Tonight.
 Several quite prominent social events will take place before the advent of Lent, each of which is causing much interest and prepara- tion.
 THE BIG CHARITY BALL.
 Judging from the efforts of the committee of the Charity ball to be given by the Grays and the citizens at the Hyperion next Monday evening, February 13, for the benefit of the hospital, the affair will be grand success and Q large sum will undoubtedly be netted for most worthy object. Many prominent society ladies will act as patronesses and Governor and Mrs. Lounsbury will lend their presence to the occasion as well as other State officials. Several extra boxes will be constructed at the rear of the stage, while two large supper rooms will be fitted up, one in the lobby of the circle and in the apart ments formerly occupied by Marshal Carll. The sale of boxes will take place tomorrow evening at the rooms of the Grays' associa- ton. All the boxes will be sold with the ex- ception of bex No. 2, which will be reserved for Governor Lounsbury and his party oi | friends.
 KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK BALL.
 The annual ball of the Knights ot ! St. Patrick will take place at the Hyperion | Theater this evening and it promises to be ! the most successful ever given by this popu' lar organization. The parauet circle of the | opera house will be hoored over even with \ the stage for the accommodation of the dan | cers. The opera house will be beautifully 1 decorated with potted plants and bunting. The | Second regiment band will give concerts a II intervals and Mallon's orchestra will furnish the dance music. Many representative Irisf citizens from all over the State will attend. THE BOLTON & NEELY BALL.
 The employees of the prominent dry goodi firm of Bolton & Nicely give their fourtt
 annual ball at the Hyperion Theater to-mor | row night and it will undoubtedly surpass all previous efforts. The same decorations as used by the Knights of St. Patrick will alss \ do service on this occasion. The affair prom ises to be one of much enjoyment to the nu
 merous employees and friends of this popular dry goods firm.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
THE ATHLETIC CONTESTS LAST NIGHT.

The series of athletic contests was contin- ued in the Gym. last night and attracted two hundred spectators. Everything went along in splendid shape, the tug of-war contests being especially interesting. The picked team pulled the Shelf. team one inch. One of the men on the picked team never pulled before. The sophomores pulled the fresh men eight inches.
 In putting the shot Williams '91 won by a put of 3e it. inch, which includes handi- cap of 5 feet II inches. He also came out first in the high jump, making 5 feet inch es, which includes handicap of 6 inches. Tracy go was second
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
Wednesday, February 8, Isss.

NEW AUV ADVERTISEMENTS 1U@DAH.9 Best Quality Mems Arctics-D. W. Cosgrove & Go Children's OvercoatS-Hub Clothing House. First-Class Goods-J. E. Northrop. Fer Rent-Tenement-R.N N. Burwen. For -Residence-E. Hayes Trowbridge, jr. For Sale-House-J John T. Sloan. For ale-Property-Merwin' Office. Mems Fine OvershoesHD W. Cosgrove & Co. Overcoat Bargains-C. E. Longley & Co. Rubber Overshoes-D. W. CosRrove Co. Scotch Oats Essence-At Druggists. Sturtevant tHouse-Matthews Pierson. Superb Roses-At Dickerman's
 U. s. Express Company-L P. Starkweather. Wanted-Wanted-House and Barn-Merchant. Wantsd-Man-Alpine Safe Company. Wanted-Off1ce Clerk-Corporation Wanted-Girl-C. L. Smedley.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
A Drunken Spree.

A drunken spree took place in the house kept by John Del Grego at No. 49 Hill street yesterday morning. Officers Donegan, Bee gan and Greenbaum quieted the disturbance by arresting James Mack, William Nichols, John Conroy, James Sullivan, James Hal leck, John Rogers, William Osborn, Frank Kennedy, Thomas Gleason and George Monahan
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
Superb Roses-Eow Prices.

Extra quality superb roses, direct ship ment from growers, will arrive at 80 and 3:15 this afternoon, to be sold on commission at remarkably low prices No finer roses ever seen here Also extra stock of choice flowers from bulbs. at
 GEORGE A. DICKERMAN'S, 659 Chapel street
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
A Ganeroua Offer.

Wells, Richardson & Co.,, Burlington, vt., will mail a copy of their new book ''Greai Things" to any one asking. This tells ot the great things in nature and art. It also tells of Paines Celery Compound, the Great Nerve Tonic. f6 St cod
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
Paid S5,OOO.

D. A. Callahan, agent of the Mutual Bene- fit Life Insurance company of Newark, N. J., has paid $5, 900 insurance on the life of Peter McHugh, who died in this city on Jan. 13.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
The Probate Assemblx.

The annual meeting of the Connecticut Probate assembly will be held at room 72 in the Capitol to-day, February 8, beginning at 1O:30 o'clock a. m. Members are invited to present questions for discussion. s. T. Holbrook is the president and Gelon w. West secretary.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
A PIeasant Social Fvent.

Next Friday afternoon from to o'clock Prof. A. M. Loomis' Saturday morning class of one hundred children will give reception at the Temple of Music. Many lovely toilets will grace the beautiful scene which will be presented. There are no cards of invitation, but the parents of pupils attend and those whom they personally invite, although the number of invitations is necessarily quite lirnikad
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
Picture Framtne.


 Having better facilities than any other es- tablishment in Connecticut, larger variety of materials, more skilled and experienced workmen, together with confirmed habit of doing all work in the very best manner, it is safe and proper to claim that the very best place to get pictures framed is at CUTLER'S Art Store
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
NOW select1onstn Cut Glass.

have just received many new and beauti- ful articles in cut glass suitable for wedding presents. There are several new styles of cutting that are very rich and elegant.
 EvARTs CUTLER
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08

*.*Matthews & Pierson are the popular pro- prietsrs of the Sturtevant House, Broadway cor. 27th street, N. Y. It is one of the best in the city and home-like, central place to stop.-News. ss<sH
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08

For this week we will continue selling ladies', misses and children's overshoes for 28 cents pair. fS 10 D. W, CosGRovE & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
ResGflding

Re.Gildins Picture Frames.
 Regulating of mirror and picture frames is done in very best manner and at moderate cost at CUTLER's Art Store.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
Beautiful Valentines,

Those who want tasteful Valentines, chaste and pure in sentiment and free from vulgar gaudiness of style, should seek for them at CUTLERs Art Store.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08

If yOu are suffering from Chronic Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma or Loss of Voice, Dr. Kilmcr's INDIAN COUGH CURE-(C Consumption OH)-will relieve quickly; remove the cause and cure. Price 25e., k0c. and $1.
 Sold and recommended by Wells & Cal- houn, wholesale agents, New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE. WASHINGTON, D. O.. @. m., Feb. 8, 1888. For New England: Light snow or rain followed by colder clearing weather, light to fresh winds shifting to westerly.
 For eastern New York: Light rain or snow fol lowed by colder fair weather.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-08

We are selling the best quality of mems arctics in the city at $1.00. These goods will not fall to pieces while being put on.
 D. w CosGRoyE & O.