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Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
PROCTOR ITO BE LESSER.

The New Haven Opera House 60 Pass
 Under New COntroI-Manager Wall VIII SSfu Re Manager Bue He WHll Also Have Charge All of Proetorss
 Many TheaIers In the DiRerent Cities
 on the Route From New York 50 Res-
 son Inclusive.
 A deal has just been made whereby Mama ger Horace Wall, of the New Haven Opera House, will transfer the lease of the opera house to Frederick F. Proctor, the well known amusement manager. By the terms of the deal Mir. Wall, however, still remains as manager of the opera house. But the great est part of the contract Is that MT. Wall theaters at very large salary.
 MT. Proctor is one of the brightest and iveliest managers in the country. He start. ed in life at the bottom of the ladder and by sobriety and strict attention to business he has arrived at the top of his profession. He is of the well known firm of Jacobs & Proctor. This firm owns theaters in nearly every city in the union, 80 many in fact that they can give an attraction almost seasons engagement with out applying to other managers. MT. Proc tor, independently of the firm of Jacobs & ErOctor, owns several tneaters or his own. Notably among these are the Criterion and F. F. Proctors Novelty Theater, Brooklyn, and the Academy of Music, Wilmington, Del. Mr. Proctor has built the Twenty third street theater in New York and the beautiful new temple of amusement known as the Grand Opera House in Boston. He controls thea- ter in Hartford and has rebuilt one in Bridge port. In fact he has @ complete circuit from New York to Boston independent of the firm of Jacobs & Proctor
 MT. Wall will have the management of all these theatres, at large salary. The best of attractions will be played at the New Haven Opera house.
 This new order of things will not go into effect until January 1, 1889.
 Owing to the lateness of the hour Manager Wall was not seen last night, but the facts as herein stated are perfectly authoritative.
 MT. Wall will shortly make an announce ment to the public, making known the change. By accepting Mir. Proctor's offer of large salary and the management of his many theatres, MT. Wall has taken long step toward the top round of the managerial ladder. His hosts of friends will unite in congratulating him upon his new gsod fortune.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
TOBOGGANTNG.

Annual Election Last Evening The
 Slide to be Operated Christmas.
 At meeting last night the following were elected officers of the toboggan slide on Cold Spring street: President, Robert T. Merwin; treasurer, H. G. Redfeld; secretary, E. O. Bennett; Messrs George North, F. W. Car nell and F. O. Cannon were chosen members of the governing board, in conjunction with the officers.
 The slide has been put in complete repair by Major Lincoln, and will be packed with ice commencing today. The slide will be in operation, it is expected, by Christmas day. Any information desired may be obtained of Mir. E. 0. BennAtt of 160 Orange street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
ADIxwell Avenue Runaway.

An exciting runaway occurred about half past three yesterday afternoon. As Mir. w. P. Futile of 216 Munson street was driving up Dixwell avenue his horse, an iron gray mustang, became frightened at the corner of Bristol street and started on a run. The wagon, which was light business one, con- tained a small load of lumber. In attempt ing to cross the horse railroad track the wagon was tipped over, throwing Mir. Futile to the ground and emptying the lumber into the street. MT. Futile received several SC. were wounds, his face being cut open above and below the left eye. The wounds were partially dressed at Storer's drug store. The cut under the eye will require several stitches.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

a SITUATION in a Christian family by Prot A estant woman as housekeeper, or nurse to an invalid lady; best of city references. Call at he Protestant Industrial Association, Grove. near Orange street. di9 3diWe
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

Beautiful Lunch Sets. Finest linen at $3. $3.50 and upwards.
 WM. NEELY 6 Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
TIE MESSIAH oRAToR1o.
THE EmEssIAHoRAToRGo.

Excellent Work of she Ch0rus-PrOm.
 fse ofa First-Class Performance.
 A Agentleman who has heard the oratorio of sThe Messiah" many times and who hap pened to attend the chorus rehearsal at St. John street church last evening, said that the work of the chorus was excellent in every particular, and that too much praise cannot be given to Prof. Jepson for his careful train ing and skill in bringing this organization to it's present high standard. The oratorio will be given next week Thursday, December 27. Tickets can be obtained at Loomis Temple of Music. and the people of New Ha ven shonlds and doubtless will. show theil appreciation of Prof. Jepson's efforts by hll' ! ing the church.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

WANTED. SITUATION by competent girl with city refer D ence; Fair Haven preferred. Office 1o2 Orange street. d20 1t MRS. BABE.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
A LEaAL WRECK.

Gillette's latest success, "A Legal Wreck, :" presented by his own company, is announced to appear at the Hyperion the first two days of next week with special matinee Christ
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
An Afflicted Familx.

Word was received yesterday by the friends of B. R. Merwin of New York, broth CT of Ed. P. Merwin of this city, that Rob ert, the seven-year-old son of the former has dangerous attack of diphtheris, and con- sultation of physicians was held on the case yesterday. Oaly a few weeks ago the eldest son, Berkeley, died of a malignant form of the same disease. The many New Haven friends of Mr. Merwin will anxiously await good news from the little sufferer in New York
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
HAYTI,s PAPER BLOCKADE.
Overwhelming Proof That No Real
 Blockade Has Ever Been Enforced

0verwh elnaing Proof That No Real
 Blockade Has Ever Been Enforced
 There.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. I9.-The United States consul at Cape Haytien has forwarded to the State department copy of state- ment dated Nov. 27 and signed by the con suls of Austria, Italy, Sweden and Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Spain, the Dominican Republic and the United States, resident at Port Haytien, certifying that that port has never been effectively bloekaded since October 28, when Haytien war vessel came in sight of the port for the purpose of blockading.. The consuls state further that no steamer had been stationed off this port, according to the prescription of international maritime law, but has always been cruising from here to Fort Liberty and beyond. That this practically inefficient blockade meterial- Iy interferes with the legitimate trade of neutrals; that we further certify that since the 23d instant to date no blockading vessel has been seen; and we certify that eight barks and two schooners have entered Cape Haytien since the existence of this so-oalled blockade.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
SPORTING MATTERS.

The New BedHOrds Here T0.MorroV1 Night-Hartford WaIIops Mer1den- Meriden Threatens to Secure am In- junction Restraining Hil1 From Playing With New Haven. The New Bedfords will play here to-mor- row night. Hill and Connors will rush for the home team, Perry will play center, Vail- lant half-back and Phelan goal.
 The Hartfords easily defeated the Msridens in Hartford last night, 9 to 4. Meriden made one goal in five seconds. Each team lost 6 goal by fouls.
 The signing of Hill by New Haven, an nounced exclusively by the CoaRIER of yes- terday, has brought glsdness to the hearts of polo enthusiasts. New Haven paid Manager Lewis of Salem $100 for his release. Meriden had heard yesterday that Hill had signed here, and Manager Lucas came to New Ha- ven post-haste to put in his claim. The only semblsnce of claim that he had on Hill was stated exclusively in the COURIER few days ago. If Manager Lewis thought Meriden ought to have had him, he would not have released him to New Haven, for if Meriden had any claim on him Lewis and not New Haven was the one to get himself into trouble. He tried to get Hill to go to that city but failed. MT. Lucas is 8 gentleman, but he is being pressed in this matter by others who are behind the Meriden team. President Kennedy offered to sell Hill to Lucas if he would offer enough. MT. Lucas not getting any satisfac- faction, threatened to get out an injunction to prevent Hills playing in New Haven. A league meeting will perhaps be held in this city Saturday, when Meriden will ask for 'sjustice."
 Frazer of the Bridgeports will be married next Tuesday to Miss Bertha A. Gilmore, of Chelsea, Mass.
 Meriden Journal on Tuesdays game: ''That the Meridens did not make meny goals was due to the wonderful goal tending of Phelan of the New Ravens, who guarded the cage in place of Lations, Valiant playing half back and Perry center. Phelan made some re- markedly skillful stops and several very lucky ones. Cunning and Cunningham had the ball in front of him many times, but he stopped every drive until Cunningham caught him unprotected and finally tossed the sphere past him. . Connors played terror of @ game for his side. He is one of the star players of the league this year. Valiant also did fine work, if little rough. He worked hard all through and made many good blocks. Newcomb drove poorly for him. Perry plaid strong game and Phelan was wonder. It great contest. If Phelan plays the goal he did last night what will become of Lationsa"
 Ine NeW ravens play 1n 6r1Q8ePofe to- night Look for victory.
 Bridgeport has released Kirk.
 A telephone has been put into the rink, and Paul Veil will hereafter have the score of the game.
 The Hartford Times says that Connors ranks among the leading kings. After Tues days game the Times said: "He is plucky player and one of Hartford's favorites."
 According to the Springfield Union Ban croft is trying to make arrangements to re- turn to Springfield, and will do so if the to- began man will come to terms. The sup- port the team is getting in New Bedford is not what Bancroft expected
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
The AdmIssion of Dakota.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 19.-The territorial question was brought up to-day at the meet ing of the House committee on territories and it was unanimously voted to call up the bill of Representative Baker for the admis- sion of South Dakota on the 18th of January under the resolution of the House of Repre- sentatives making the question special order for day to day. After the Baker bill is taken ap it is proposed to substitute for it the omnibns bill agreed upon by the Demo cratic caucus and bring the matter up every day until it should be finally acted upon by the House The committee decided to give hearing January 9th to all interested in the bills for the admission of Utah.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

Xmas Present. Young Mems Institute Membership,
 $500.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Accident as Williams Bridge

James Wrinn, postal clerk on the train that arrives here at 6:30 p. m. from New York, reported that last night after the train had passed Williams bridge man in a car riage tried to drive over crossing ahead of the train. The engine struck the horse and the man was thrown out of the wagon. The train was stopped and a stretcher was carried back to put the dead man OF. But they saw the man start up and run away shouting ''Tm a pretty live corpse" The horse was killed
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Holiday Slippers.

Mems velvet slippers worth S1, our price 75c. Mems velvet slippers worth $l.25, our price S1 Mems velvet slippers worth $1.50, our price $1Z5. Mems velvet slippers worth $2, our price 1.50.
 Mems goat slippers $1.
 Mems goat slippers, patent leather backs, $1.50.
 Mems olive goat opera worth $2.5O, our price $2 Mems ooze calf opera worth $2. .75, our price $2. Mems alligator opera $2. DO. Ladies' velvet Oxford ties $1.25.
 c. H. AYERS, d16 St S14 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
A Great Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemps Balsam for the throat and lungs, the great guaranteed remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on it's merits and that any druggist is author zed by the proprietor of this wonderful remedy to give Jou sample bottle frees It never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large bottles 50 cents and S1. d&w
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Ul4ants.
ne Cent a Word for Each InsertIon.
WANTED.
WANTED,

WToRK for board by a respectable boy of 1t
 w who attends Business college from a. m to 1 D. rn Address (d20 1tt) w. this office
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Re Created a Disturbance. os M;I1;Lap hou xvoa fOHay,

Frank Milliken, boy, was taken to the police office last evening by Janitor Dicksn- son for creating a disturbance. Milliken is one of the several who persist in making rumpus iu the postofice and defy the janitor. The arrest of Milliken will probably put stor fo such Droeeadinpa
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Agricultural
lew Haven County
 Society.

The New Haven County Agricultural so- ciety met in the store of F. s. Platt on State street yesterday morning, and elected the following officers: President, Dwight N. Clark of Bethany; secretary, c. P. Augur of After this meeting the delegates from the various town agricultural societies, embraced in the county society, convened and elected Frank s. Platt as member from the county of the State board of agriculture in place of Dennis Fem of Milford, resigned.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Able 10 Go Home.

John D. Ireland, who was taken ill in Alumni hall Tuesday after his examinations, and who was raving and out of his head all that night, was able to go to his home in New York yesterday afternoon. He recovered his reason. He was attended by Dr. Kellogg. It was case of nervous prostration caused by oyerstudy.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

Rattan Chairs and Rockers ID EDUCED from ten to twenty per cent for next AO ten days at RATTAN CO.,, 552 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
vvr S- M Wetr yerv Low.

s. NJ. Weir, of this city, was 50 ill last evening with Bright's disease of the kidneys that it was feared he could not recover. MT. Weir is one of our best known and respected citizens and formerly was for many years en- gagged in carriage manufacturing here.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
No Conference.

Representatives of the town and city were to have had a conference at the town agents office last night on the tramp question, but as only one-Hugh Dailey-of the city represen- tatives appeared the meeting was postponed
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Great RtIIIard Exhtbtttsn.

Louis Shaw. who claims to be the greatest fancy billiard player in the country, is amus- ing crowds at Charles Mi1ler's on Grown street. The crowds that have seen him say that he performs the most remarkable feats of skill ever witnessed in this city. To- MOTION evening he will be assisted by his wife. In New York recently she played 8 game of 150 points with General Carey, an amateur. She took the lead early in the game and won by 50 points
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Personal.

MT. Frank Humes, who has been employed as bookkeeper for Charles E. Brown, the builder, for nine years, has accepted sim liar position with Pawtueket, R. l., lum- Der firm.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Entertainments.

The London Speciality company will re- main at the Grand the rest of the week. The artists are all good in their specislties, and comprise some of the best on the vaudeville stage In the museum hall Hop O My Thumb, weighing only eight pounds, and Big Alice, the fat beauty.
 MRS. LANaTRY.
 At the Hyperion Theater to morrow even ing Mrs Lantry will appear in "As in Looking Glass" The famous English beau ty is repeating her former successes in Amer foa, winning favors with the press and public everywhere. Mrs. Langtry wears five differ ent gowns in "As in a Looking Glass, " all the creation of the famous Parisian milliner Worth which in themselves are artistic tri- umphs The announcement that Mrs. Lang try is to appear is certain to attract large and fashionable audience Friday evening.
 JENNIE WINSTON.
 On Monday, December 24, Miss Jennie Winston, supported by the Lyceum Opera company of forty artists, will begin 8 weeks engagement at the New Haven Opera House. Mics Winston was the creator of "Boooac- cio" and 'sFatinizan in this country, and is probably the only lyric artist of the present day that sings male roles with any degree of success. This is what the New York World of December 18th says: Opera has the call at Proctor's Criterion Theater, Brooklyn, this week, and old favorites, such as "Boccac- cio," "Fra Diavolo," ''Girofe- Girof1a," "Grand Duchess" and +La Periehole" will be produced at the various matinees and even ing performances by Jennie Winston and the LYeeum Opera company. "Boccaccio" was selected for last evenings performance. Miss Jennie Winston assumed the title role, and with the other members of the cast carried the opera through most melodiously and ef- fsctively. There was an exceedingly large and we'll drilled chorus and an excellent or chestra under the directiod of Adam Itzel, jr.
 A LEGAL WRECK.
 Gillette's latest success, "A Legal Wreck," presented by his own company, is announced to appear at the Hyperion the first two days of next week with special matinee Christ mas day.
 THE MESSIAH oRAToRIo.
 Next week Thursday evening the Messiah oratorio will be sung at the St. John street M E. church. It has been long time since the Messiah has been rendered in this city, and many people will undoubtedly avail themselves of the opportunity to be present. The exchange of tickets at Loomis' for res served seats has been large.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

WANTED A SECOND HAND English Beef Jack" You -0 will probably find 1t with your old brass in the attic. Address REVOLVER, d20 1t 746 Chapel street, Room 16.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
DOn9E Fail

To buy your Christmas cards, booklets and novelties at MeIntosh's card store, 16S Orange street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

complete line of bisques, bronze, china, tea, coffee mugs, plates, ice cream sets, vases and fancy goods at remarkably low prices.
 WM NEEIY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
EOR RENT

S1sA rive rooms corner of Park and South sts.
 iI five rooms No. 55S State street; five rooms, sIssE. Lewis street Fair Haven, and several other tenements in difRe ent parts of the city.
 apf6 If JACOB HELLER, 9S Olive street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

muGs and BoRs, Collars and Capes, In Beaver, Nubia, Cape Seal, Russian Hare, Racooon, Monkey and Lynx, at reduced prices. VIM. NEELH & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

Reduced from $45 to $50 each. Come early if you wish to secure one of these rare bar- gains. WM NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

NeVef Defer CntiA TosmOFrOw What you can do to-day. Buy your presents early in the forenoon and avoid the discom- fort of surging crowds of Xmas buyers.
 WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
CHOKING eATARRH.

Have you awakened from disturbed sleep with all the horrible sensations of assassin cutching your throat and pressing the life breath from your frightened chest Have you noticed the languor and debility that succeed the effort to clear your throat and head of this catarrhal matter? What depressing influence 1t exerts upon the mind, cloudlng the memory and fIliug the head with pains and strange noises How difficult it is to rid the nasal passages throat and lungs of this poison ous mucus, all can testify who are afflicted with catarrh How difficult to protect the system against it's further progress towards the lungs liver and kidneys, all physieians will admit It is ter rible disease and cries out for relief and cure.
 The remarkable curative powers, when all other remedies utterly fail of Sanfords Radical Cure are attested by thousands who gratefully recommend 1t to fellow sufferers. No statement is made re- gardng that cannot be substantiated by the most respectable and reliable references.
 Each packet contains one bottle of the Radical Cure one box of Catarrhal Solvent and an Im- proved Inhaler with treatise and directions aud is sold by all druggists for $1.
 POTTER DRUG & CHEMICAL Co.,, BOSTON.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

District of New Haven, ss., Probate Court,
 December 19th, A. D. 1885, 1 UPSTATE of WILLIS M. ANTHONY, late of GI New Haven. in said district, deceased
 Pursuant to order from the Court of Probate for said district will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on the 21st day of December, A. D. 1S88 10 o'clock in the forenoon (unless previous ly disposed of private sale), the following real estate of said deceased, situated in the town of New Haven, viz: A lot of land, with the improve feet; east by lands formerly of Marcus N. Rounds, Daniel J. Bailey and George Futile, each in part, George Futile 50 10 feet more less; east again by lands formerly Of George Futile and of Angus tIs O. Treger, about 7J feet; north again by lands formerly of Henry Daegett; about 30 feet; and west by lands of CharotteE E FultoD about TAO feet Sale to take place at the ofice of Clark, 8 van & Roeer4 s1 Church street, in said New Haven. Terms made known at time of sale.
 do0 1t FRANCIS G. ANTHONY,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Christmas Cards

Old gold or silver exchanged for new jew eIry J. H. G. Durant, 3S Church street. dir If
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
EEaHe You Seen Themf
Eour eIu.b Newn,arkets

The elegant line of ladies' Newmsrkets il plain colors and stripes, for $12.5 50 each.
 VIM, NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
n,xIding Un.ha OhiIaran,

RocKLAND, Me-, Dec. 19.-In the case of Mrs. Helena Lawrence Gardiner of Philadel- phia, defendant in libel for divorce brought by William Gardiner of Camden for the cus- tody of three sons, Judge Libby yesterday announced decision giving the youngest son, boy of ten years, to the mother, and the other two to the father. A messenger from court with letter was sent to Camden for the child, but Mir. Gardiner refused to entrust the boy to him for Mrs. Gardiner. A writ of habeas corpus was granted by the court and served.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Never Defer UntIl To.morrow

Supplied with Xmas cards, booklets and novelties at lowest prices only at Mcintosh s card store, 16S Orange street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
mtsCeIIarIen11s
DIR. y. HI. SMITH.

GUM oe money. Owner can have same by prov. 0 ing and paying expenses Inquire at
 Q1S 3tF 26 GROVE 2TREET
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
FOR SALE.

hhaA A new brick house suitable for two fami- NiI lies and frame house on Orchard street. <2E. One two family house on Elm street. One two family house In Fair Haven.
 Two two-fami1y houses on Gill street.
 Building lots on Dwight street and in Westville. Also Il acres meadow land in Orange.
 The above will be sold at low prices and on easy terms. A. D. BALDWIN, api6 If a7 Giil street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20

That the exhibition of plush goods shown by us is unequalled by any house in New York.
 VIM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
Day and sunday school Teaehers

OO1a1e HI sz1o HUI AAHS When you can make your selections witt care and comfort.
 WM NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-20
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE, AhSk A two family house that brings good rent; 's.l will be sold for $2, 800. Only $i00 cash re- EilR. .quired, balance to suit the buyer.
 MONEY WANTED. Sf00O, a 900 and $4, 900 wanted on improved property. Call at
 R. E. BALDWEN'S
 Real Estate Agency, s1s Chapel St.