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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
rxuKCRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

All the steamers on the Hudson were be- hind time yesterday owing to the dense fog on the river.
 Governor Larrabee of Iowa has pardoned Samuel Tragdon. Trsgdon has been serving life sentence in the Fort Madison Penitent- iary for killing man who oheered for Jeh Davis.
 A cable despatch from London an- nounces that Henri Rochefort, the dis tinguished French politician, journalist, duea- list and friend of Boulanger, is lying danger ously i'll in that city.
 Elaborate preparations are in course of de- velopment in New York city for fair in aid of St. Joseph's Home for the Aged at 209 West Fifteenth street, an institution in charge of the Sisters of Charity. It will be held during the two or three weeks beginning Eas- tor Monday, April 2.
 The Intercollegiate Football league met at Springfield Wednesday night. The pennant was awarded to Dartmouth. Amherst was given the game against the Massachusetts In- condemning the treatment of teams visiting Hanover, and the Dartmouth delegates prom ised better things for next season. On this condition Dartmouth was readmitted to the league.
 A fight occurred at Waco, Texas. on Tues- day between four farmers without firearms and two robbers armed with six-shooters, in which one farmer, John T. Mathee, was killed, another, John H. Harris, seriously wounded, and the others were more or less injured. The farmers were stopped on the road by the highwaymen, who demanded their money. They refused to give it up, and the fight ensued. Jim Leper, supposed to be one of the robbers, has been arrested.
 An electric wire set fire to the woodwork in the basement of the building at 8 Barclay street, New York city, under George S. Swallows liquor saloon, about o'clock yes- terday morning. Tho woodwork had ignited and was all afame. Several buckets of wa ter extinguished the flames, but this was not thoroughly accomplished, however, till the floor had been ripped up. The electric wire was then broken in several places, thus de- stroying the current.
 The chief feature of tho grain market yes- terday morning was the activity displayed by the corn shorts at Chicago in hunting around for material with which to cover their December conti acts. Last month "Old Hutch' was short of corn himself, and was subjected to . very tight squeeze in covering hts line. This month he is getting even. He is long of December corn, and is making the shorts pay fancy prices, as he owns about all the cash stuff in Chicago. The stock ia small one and is of comparatively poor quality. On Wednesday tho December option was advanced to 35 cents. Yesterday morning the price was let down to 34, and between 33 and 34 there were many tram sections within the first hour. The normal price of corn is about 31 cents at Chicago. Most of the December short stuff was sold at that figure or thereabouts. In settling at 33, S4 and 35 cents, therefore, 1t will be seen that the shorts have had 10 suffer a neat little loss. The corn market in New York is not affected by this Chicago incl dent,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
DIR. LEWIS OBJECTS

To she order of Chief BolIman That
 Policemen Shall Ascertain the Iden.
 sisy of People Out Alter Dark.
 Dr. B. 8. Lewis, in letter to an evening paper, takes exceptions to the recent order of Chief Bollman that policemen shall ascer- tain the identity of all people who are out after dark. He calls 1t very stupid way to deal with the question of how to catch the thieves who are now pestering the city. Sup pose policeman gets name, says he. what good is 1t to hint My experience with the NewHaven police convinces me that they re. quire no such orders; if in the past they have acted upon their own good judgment in obtaining the identity of citizens on the streets ct night, never found one of them 50 devoid of wit as not to be able to satisfy himself as to my business without asking a question. If affairs have arrived at such . pass, perhaps his lordship had better pro- claim martial law and have every person who wishes to be out ut night make an humble bow to his highness and beg for permission and little bit of paper with his signature attached.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
IMPROVEMENT.
The Southern New England Telephone Cowpany,s New system of Metallic

The Southern New England Telephone
 CoDpany,s New system of Metallic
 Circuit, Ktc.
 On and after the first of January, 1890,
 tho Southern New England Telephone com
 pany will make all out of town connections over the new system of metallic circuit, as far as possible, discontiuuing the old ground cd wire system.
 The rates for communication between ex- changes in the State will be as follows: Between .. m. and 6 p. m., % cents for five minutes or fraction thereof, and between 6 p. m. and Q. m., 16 cents for five minutes or fraction. Subscribers who do large intertown bust ness can avail themselves of liberal dis. oount by the purchase of sxtra-territoria communication books, amounting to $2O wortf | and upwards. These books are good be- tween all points In the State and until used The metallic service offered the public DJ | this company Is comparatively new and nigh | ly satisfactory in all its workings. The vas | difference between the old grounded circuit system and the new metallic must be appar ent to all subscribers who have had occasion to make use of 1t.
 The company will very shortly issue new and complete list of about 100 public sta | tiops throughout the State. These stations are equipped with long distance iustrumentt | and are designed for the use of non-subscrib | CTS. who con hold conversations of five min | utes with any subscriber in the town where | the station is located for 10 cents, with any
 subscriber out of town, but in the same | division, 15 cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
EtMamC1aI.
The Market Opens Up Well ana is Decidedly Strong and she Close is at lhO Hest FAgures.

The Market opens Up We'll and is
 Decidedly Strong and the Close is at
 aho Best FiGures.
 NEW YORK. Dec. 19.
 Railroad bonds were quiet, and while a firm tone prevailed there feature of importance be- yopd the activity and strength in the Kansas & Texas sizes and the Atlantic & Pacific fours, tho former of which contributed $23s 900 and the latter $t3 0O to the days total of of $1 ,47S000 StPaul, I. & D. sevens rose to 1l4M, Kansas Texas sixes to 751S, while Northwestern debentures lost at i10k, Peoria lost 2N to 104 and Reading seconds at 55.
 market was more active and decidedly strong. Ma terial advances were made all along the line under the lead of Missouri Pacific and specialtiey, Missouri Pacific being by long odds the great feature of the day. The attention of the bears was given almost exclusively to the ceal stocs but after the first hours trade the course of these properties was upward with the remainder of the list. Among the specialties Chicago, St. Louis & Pittsburg continued its late rise and reached still higher figure, followed by Chicago Gas and Denver, Texas & Fort Worth Sugar was again prominent in the dealings and after opening off per cent. it Consolidated Gas also continued its rise of the past few days and on small transac- tlons scored material gain. The remainder of tho list was dull and lstless throughout the day and cali for no comment. The market closed quiet and firm at or near the highest prices of the day. Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Annual Meeting.

The fifty first annual meeting of o. Cowles & Go. was held yesterday at their office. The following named gentlemen were elected directors: Edward N. Shelton, R. P. Cowles, E. L. Greeley, 5. E. Elmore, Charles L. English, H. G. Newton and R. E. Rice.
 At directors meeting which followed the stockholders meeting the following named persons were elected officers: President, Ruel P. Cowles; secretary, F. L. Cowles; treasurer, T. T. Welles.
 After voting the usual dividend the meet- ing adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
sPoRrING MATTERS.

The League Disofganixers VIII be
 Hero To-night.-NOtes in General.
 The New Haven's are in third place, but they won't be there long if they keep up the same kind of @ game that they played on Monday night. The Bridgeport's have passed the New Haven's, but this is all luck. That team is by no means as good one as the New Haven's.
 Compare the men, for instance. Hill Is far better rusher than Mensrd. and Newcombe is superior to "Dickey" Pierce. Some men question this last assertion. but to these who have watched both these men this season it is as plain as day that Pierce cannot come up to Newcomb. The fact is,
 Pierce is playing an inferior game this season. Cook has played in but four games
 this season, but no one will question but that he Is @ better man at center than Williams. Williams was never known to do as good blocking as Cook is doing. Conway is . good half back, but "Our John" can out shine him every day. Last year John Smith was called the king of goal tends. Ehis season he is doing only fair work. On the other hand Reed has improved wonderfully, and is doing tho best work of any of the goal tends.
 The season is young yet; one game will change the standing of almost any of the clubs. The Springaelds are in first place, but don't think they are going to stay there the whole season. It looks as if they would take the championship, but championship teams meet with hard luck. Springfield has yet to meet her hard luck.
 The New Britains, alias "woodchoppers, J
 alias "league disorgsnizers," will be here tonight. There is every reason to believe that they will not resort to their brutal tao. tics that they are so noted for in their own
 rink. New Britain people may like to see them jump in and make prize fighting ex-
 hibition of the game, but New Haven people have a different taste.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
NO FLAVORING,

win and Frank E. Hine; library committee, Miss M. Ellen Clark, Miss s. N. L. Stowe, Miss z. Bailey, Edgar T. Clark and G. F. Smith.
 The annual meeting of tle First Ecclesias- tical society was held in the chapel of the church on Monday evening. There was an unusually large number present and the report of the chairman of the societies com- mittee, MT. 0. F. Bosworth, showed the so- ciety was in good condition, with the ex- ception that the debt that was started under the ministry of Rev. N. M. Calhoun had in- creased in size. The following officers were elected: Ed. G. Miles, clerk; I. 0. Smith, J.. R. Clark, Charles A. Smith, Theodore Tomp- son and Charles H. Stowe; society's commit tee, J. R. Clark, collector; R. N. Smith, treasurer; E. c. Baldwin, J. E. Platt and O. E. Bosworth, music committee.
 The evangelistic meetings under the direc- tion of Rev. B. Fay Mills are creating 8 good impression and have already awakened much interest. That great work may re- suit is earnestly desired. A meeting will be held on Thursday morning in the Methodist church, and in the afternoon and evening in the First church. It is expected that the work will not be continued longer than Thursday evening unless there is urgent rea- son for Mir. Mills to prolong the work until Sunday.
 The concert by the New York stars prom ises fine entertainment for all lovers of music. The combination of the four artists is strong one, and one that has won hich commendation from their audiences.
 A Wide Hange of Holiday Novelties, Comprising goods useful and servicesble as holiday goods, now displayed on our first and second floors at low prices.
 F. M. BROWN & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Newspaper Thieves.

Newspaper thieves are at work in various parts of the city, and residents of George street have been much annoyed to find their morning papers missing. A few mornings since the thief was caught in the act of steal ing COURIER from $40 George street. He was boy of about sixteen years of age, and managed to make his escape by running through yard on Dow street. People would do we'll to look out for these annoying young rascals.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Rare, Curious ana Antique.

Rare, Curious ana Antique.
 A decided curiosity interesting to lovers of tho antique is royal Persian carpet, evi- dently made by some Persian of note. It is about 15 feet by 8, and may be seen at En- Asjian's, Turkish rug store. It is of the finest make and oldest patterns. Though at least the legend: Bism Iilah Rahmanu Rahim ; meaning 'In the name of God, the Msrci. :. full" A big price was paid for it at Jabreez, Persia, and MT. Enfajian values 1t at $500.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

Several of our physicians who were en- quired of yesterday with regard to La Grippe, the Russian sneeze, report that some of their patients, who have been taken with severe cold, were greatly alarmed, fearing La Grippe had got hold of them. A State street lady, who had severe attack of influenza yester. day, was one of the number. Tho medical men attach no importance to the complaint and call 1t an old complaint under a new name. They characterize the presentment e just the kind to bring on influenza.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Chrissmas at seamsn,s BesheI.

OmFAotma ao ob SoamomS0 BothoIs
 A Christmas entertainment for the sailors will be given at the Seamen's Bethel Tuesday evening, Dec. 24th. The Ladies' Seamen's Friend society ask that all who are interested in this work will assist them generously in money donations, which may be sent to Nrs. E. Wayland Fellowes, 115 Whitney avenue, to Nn. H. L. Cowles, LII Chapel stEsses aud to kz. BeFghs e2 Watex street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria, When she was a Child, she cried for Castorla, When she became Miss, she cluns to Castoria, When she had Children. she gave them Castoriss
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

The Children's Paradise Is on our second floor, where we are display- ing innumerable attractions in toys, dolls, games, etc., at surprisingly low prices.
 F. NJ. BROWN 6 Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

We offer special purchase of mems fine Japanese silk hemstitched handkerchiefs at soc each. This quality is positively worth 68c each. We advise early purchases, as there are only 38 dozen in the lot.
 F. M. BROWN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
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 Train leaving New Haven at 9:s5 a. m. connects at Naugatuck Junction with train for Winsted and l way stations
 NORTHAMPTON DTv1sIoE.
 For SheIburns Falls, Turner,s Falls, l Wfll1amS Sbur3s HOlyOk0 and New Hartford and intermediate stations, trains leave New Haven at 7:45, 11:o3 and H4:o5 p. | For Williamsburgh, Northampton | and points this side, at 6:10 p. m. l From Williamsburg train arrives at 9:2t I G. m 1:17 and 500 D. m and from Shelburne Falls and Intermediate stations at 117 421 and goo pm. | o. M. SHEPARD, c. T. HEMPSTEAD, l aens ral sup't. Gen. Pass. Agent
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
q. IT. A. u. F, Al. Associasion.

The board of directors of the o. U. A. M. Funeral Aid association of Connecticut will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday evening. Seven applications for membership were accepted. No benefits were called for, no deaths of members having occurred since October 6, 'S0.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
ssTenpus Fugis. 5

Therefore don't delay in purchasing one of these elegant time keepers.
 Ladies; nickel watches $8. 50 each.
 Boys nickel watches $3. 50 each.
 Ladies' solid silver watches $4. .75 each. Ladies' 10 karat gold watches 90. 50 each. All with good Swiss movements, stem winders and settlers. WM. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Enameled Easels.
A HoIiaay Rarrnin,

Very handsome and something entirely new, only $1.98. Upholstery dept. second hoor.) WM. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Do Not Fail to See

Our great assortment of novelties in ladies embroidered silk handkerchiefs an 20c., 25c., 39c., 50c. and 75c. Just the thing for holi. day gifts.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Ladies good quality rubbers 25c.
 WM. NEELY's shoe department.
Correct style

Mems fine silk neckwear. Mems fine silk huff CTS. Mems kid and fur lined gloves. Mems plain and fancy silk suspenders. Great assortment in reliable qualities at popular low prices.
 F. M. BROWN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

To Our Numerous Out-oE-Town Cus-
 toners.
 We offer during the entire holiday season to purchasers of $10 or over in merchandise their return railroad fares for distances not exceeding 30 miles from New Haven.
 F. M BROWN x O.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

Ladies' Jersey cloth, high cut button arc- tics. to be worn over the shoe. Ask for those manufactured by the "Glove company"
 WALLACE B. FENN 6 Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
VIM. NEELY & Go.

Immensely Popular as Xmas Gifts And at popular low prices. We offer an ex- traordinary assortment of ladies' and gentle- mems silk umbrellas in gold, silver and oxidized mounts, at reasonable prices.
 F. M. BROWN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
our Art Gallery

Of etchings, photogravures and engravings meets the appreciation of critics, both in the elegant selections and the moderate prices which we ask for them.
 WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

AAV1ee 10 Mothers.
 M,s. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for chil arer teething is the prescription of one of tn. best female nurses and physicians in tue United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething it's valueis incalculable. 1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen tery and diarrhoea, gripping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving health to the child if rests the mother. Price 25e bottle.
 a9r,yf&w1Y
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

Great Holiday Bargain. 2S-inch gloria silk umbrellas, with silver mounts, seventy. five styles to select from, at $2 each, regular value $3; very suitable present for gentleman.
 F. M BROWN & Co
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

The Hfghest Commentator From the keenest critics has been received by us in regard to our display of holiday goods, and the prices-well, como and judge for yourself.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court - Civil Side Judge
 Hall.

Superior Court - Civil Side Judge
 Hall.
 Judge Hall yesterday granted decree of divorce to Dr. Arthur Ruickholdt from his wife. John w. filling, the committee of the heard the additional evidence in the case as ordered by the court last week. The evl- dence was offered by Mrs. Ruickholdt and Dr. Sullivan, correspondent, and was intended to corroborate Dr. Sullivans alibi. Dr. Sulli- van said he was in New York on December 26, 27 and 28, 1886. on the days 1t was al- legged by the plaintiff that she was oriminally intimate with Dr. Sullivan. Referee Alling, 1t seems, gave no weight to this evidence, and in his report of the findings of facts to the court he recommends that the decree be granted. Judge Hall found that Mrs. Ruickholdt's confessions as to her guilt were corroborated fully, and that there was no doubt whatever that they had been made. He said he did not think 1t necessary to de- eide any point of law, as the question was simply one of fact. In conclusion, he over- ruled all the objections made by MT. Case, accepted the report of tine committee and granted a decree of divorce to Dr. Ruick- holdt. Nothing was said in the decree as to the custody of Dr. and Mrs. Ruickholdts three children. Judge Hall announced that he would grant hearing at 10 o'clock this morning, when arguments will be heard and the custody of tho children will be deter- mined.
 Probate Court-Judge Robertson. The commissioner report on the insolv- ent estate of John E. Bassett was filed yes terday. The preferred claims, amounting to $S16.32 and general claims of $173, ,331 .37, ono Ios~ g, 2,406.64. It is expected that it will re- quire nearly year more for the commission CTS to close up the estate. There is consider able real estate to be disposed of, and these sales will require time. When the inventory was filed June 9, the real estate was apprais- ed at $31, 50, subject to mortgages of $2S, $50. The net appraisal was as follows: Equity in real estate, @, 545. 50; inventory, SIG, 800; chooses in action, $7,225; cash, $1, ,446. .O4; total, $2S. .O16. 54. Commissioners Appointed.
 Judge Robertson yesterday appointed At torney H. W. Asher and Carlton E. Hoad. ley commissioners on the estate of Daniel Leyseght.
 City Court - Criminal Side - Judge Pickett.
 Breach of the peace-Michael Morrissey, December 20; Edward Smith, December 21 John Harrieen, December 20; Peter Berry, $1O fine, SC. "A costs; John Cassin, $1 fine, 30 days in jail.
 Thsft-Edward P. Creed, discharged; Fred erick W. Ramsdell, 20 days in jail and s7.8s costs.
 Defrauding boarding house-Daniel Nc Garry, December 28.
 Violation of liquor law-Thomss Quinn. Court Notes. -f.l- D., Ill Springfield is his home, was sent to jail for twenty days yesterday for theft. About two weeks ago Edward J. Donnelly, the Center street tailor. sent pair of trousers valued at 30 to l.. B. Morse, at 251 Grown street. By mistake the trousers were delivered al 22l Crown street, where Rsmsdell lives, and he appropriated them to his own use
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Without Heels,

Misses and children's fine arctics, "ne heels :" fine fitting, warm shoes.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
A Sensible Present

For anyone to invest in--au 11.4 white wool blanket, $475, quality which we are now selling at $3.50 the pair.
 WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
To Accordion Players.

10 AcCOFOIOn FIhyofss
 You are invited to look in the window at Loomis' Temple of Music, S33 Chapel street, and see the largest accordion ever made. d1S 3t O. M. LOOMS.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Is Will Pay You to visit

Our linen department during the holiday season. Bargains in lunch cloths. Bargains in dinner cloths. Bargains in towels. Bargains in napkins.
 F. M. BROWN & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
Correct Shapes

In ladies' fur capes now exhibited in mon- key. persian lamb, astrachan, &c. Also an immense variety of muffs and boas at attrac- tive prices.
 F. M, BROWN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
non.f Forgof Your Horse.

He's good friend and ought to be remem- bered. Buy him nice stable blanket. We have everything from wool-lined, hemp- covered blanket for $1.50 up to the finest quality.
 VIM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20
DurIng the Holiday season

We make special offering of all silk, chenille portiers, plain top with deep floral dado; all new colors. at $6.62, reduced from $8. Very desirable Xmas gift.
 F, M. BROWN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-20

OhicaeD Grain and PrOvisi0n Market.
 The following shows the closing quotations at 8 D. m. in Clfcago as compared with the same on the two previolA days.
 Closing qubtatons of regular board reported over the private @ires of BuNSELL 6 SCRANTON, Bankers and:BrokersSios Orange strsetNew Haven, Conn.