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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
-mENRYJ.KRrTENDOMF.

Death of . Prominent New Haven
 Railroad man, Formerly for Many
 Years Master Mechanic Of tho Com
 solidatcd Road shops Here.
 MT. Henry J. Kettendorf died at his resi- dsncs on Howard avenue near Second street in this oity yesterday at the age of sixty.two. MT. Ksttendorf was for long period master mechanic at the Consolidated railroad shops in this city and man of large local ipAu- enoe. He ranked very high in his business and under him great many locomotives were built for the old New York and New Haven railroad. He retired from the position ten he had been superintendent of motive power for the New Haven and Derby railroad. His health, which had been delicate for several years, broke down few months ago, and despite the best medical care and nursing he failed until death came 10 his relief. Dr. Paul O. SkiH was his attending physician. De- ceased died of heart disease and dropsy. Owing to the accumulation of water in his system he weighed three hundred pounds when he died.
 The deceased was widely and most favora- ply known among railroad men in all parts of the State and in other States. He was highly esteemed by very large circle of friends. He leaves . wife, and . daughter of deceased is the wife of Engineer George B. Close of the New York division of the Con- solidsted road.
 The funeral will take place from the How ard avenue Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 9 o'clock, and no doubt the railroad fraternity and the Consolidated road and Derby road shops will be largely repre- gonted.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
\ BEAUrIFUL RECEPTION

Given by Henry l.. HOtchklss at His
 Rssidence on HillhOuse Avenue Last
 Evening.
 A very brilliant reception and ball was given by President Henry L. Hotchkiss, of the L. Candee Rubber Co.,, and wife at their beautiful residence on Hillhouse avenue last evening. Over six hundred invitations were issued, and the throngs which filled the fine. ly decorated house, enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. Hotohkiss' hospitality to the utmost. Potted plants and flowers were seen everywhere in great abundance. The large mantel in the main reception room was covered the whole length with bed of nephretus and marechal neil roses and rich yellow ohrysanthemums,
 while the msntel in the dining room was
 decked completely in smilax, ferns and little
 soeoanut palms. Holly branches, with fiery
 berries, from Virginia, decorated the stair-
 cases, and over each door and window and ct
 buu,hes of roses. The landings of the stairs
 were adorned with fine palms. and in the
 vestibule were large palmetto, dracenas and
 Yucca plants. The effect was beautiful. In the parlors on the left of the entrance Eallon's orchestra, concealed in green ans buscads of tropical ferns, filled the air and tho ears of the many young dancers with ex- cellent harmonies. The catering was done by Carl Bergen of New York city. The tables were the evident work of an artist. The floral designs were by Dickerman of this city. Mr. Hotchkiss was congratulated by two or
 three hundred guests during the evening. Nearly al of New Havsn's society people
 were there. Among the number of guests were ex-Governor 0. R. Ipgersoll, President
 Dwight of Yale, Dr. Watson of Newport, Dr. and Mrs. Powell of Newport, Miss Whitney of New York city. Mr. and Mrs. George Ha- vens of New York city, Prof. J. M. Hoppin, Mrs. Edwards and Miss Knowlton, MT. and Mrs. Horace Monks of Burlington, Vt, MT.
 Bergman of New York city, Miss Hannah Whitney, Miss Richards, Prof. W. H. Farnam, Dr. R. s. Ives, Captain 0. H. Townshend and Mrs. Townshsnd, John Bristol and Miss Bris- tol, Eugene Richards, MT. and Mrs. Walter Camp, Eugene Bristol, the Misses Hotchkiss, Professor and Mrs. Trowbridge and the Misses Trowbridge. Mrs. Powell of Newport, who is . sister of Mrs. Hotchkiss, joined the
 hostess in receiving the many guests. The
 affair was one of the most brilliant society
 events of the year in the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
In Financial strAits.

Creditors of 0. O. Ford, the advertising agent have, received e circular proposing a compromise of 20 cents on the dollar in liquidation of all claims. The circular stats ed that his liabilities were between $17, ,000 and $1S, 900, and his asserts were not over $5,0o0. His largest creditors, it is claimed, are special agents in New York, and two or thres New York newspapers. If his offer of compromise Is accepted Mir. Ford proposes to transfer his business to his clerk, G. O. Powning, he himself remaining with the concern in the capacity of clerk for while. If the offer is not accepted he will make an assignment. Four years ago Mir. Ford was crippled by the failure of the R. L. Spencer company of Wsllingford, and compelled to compromise with many of his creditors. Since then he has conducted business, pressed for lack of sufficient capital. One of his New York creditors is F. A. Munsey & Co., They had . bill against MT. Ford for some- thing like $170. The bill was sent here for collection and put in the hands of s. Harri- son Wagner, but Mir. Ford was not pressed. Yesterday morning Mir. Wagner received word from New York to settle the claim for 50 or 60 cents on the dollar, or else take steps to collect it in another way.
 Mir. Ford says that Nunsey & Co. had not seen the circular and after Mir. Wagner learned about it he was satisfied.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
CORONER Mlx,s VERDICT.

The Quinnipiac DraWbrldge Declared
 Unsafe ana the Boards Of Sslecsmen
 and Public Works Held Rssponsible
 for This Condition ofThiaGs.
 Coroner Mix has made public his verdict upon the drowning of Patrick Dorsey at the Quinnipiac drawbridge. He says:
 q find that Patrick Dorsey came to his death by drowning caused by his falling into the water of the Quinnipisc river from the east end of the ap- said draw was open. also find that said bridge is for the sy Ss of Mo nay have occasiSn 1 sS tS pass Svsr sa%s wnle tn: % Sosra o unsaie condition of tho said bridge; and that escS were aware of Its unsafe condition previous to tho date that seid Dorsey came 10 his death. again Ss snS of 6s sad draw of said bridge. go as to completely guard opsn." :
 Thsrs seems to be no doubt that there has bsen gross negligence in this matter. This drawbridgs has for . long time, ever since thavgates were tied up and left unused, been considered . dangerous place. man who frequently passes that way says there have been many narrow escapes from loss of life at tho identical spot where Dorsey fell into
 
 ct the place is very deceptive and upon . dark night it is almost impossible to sec c yard ahead. One man is known to have walked oh the abutment while hurrying through storm and he only saved himseif by arasping the edges of the bridge as he be- gan to fall. The gates were tied back be-. cause they knocked the top off carriage which passed under them. People who travel that way are now determined something shall bs dons to render the place less dangerous. There l. no doubt but that gates are needed there, If at any place. The law expressly declares they must be used; and why the statutes have been violated 50 long and with such impunity. is question both pertinent and timely.
 The wife, daughter, mother and sister of . well known Chapel street merchant all had . most narrow escape from death at this draw bridge not long ago. It was very dark night. They were driving home to their house in the Annex. While on the bridge thsir horss, . very reliable and sensible ani- nal, suddenly came to halt. On looking to sss what made tho animal stop they were perfectly mortified. Tho draw was opsn and ths herss had stopped within one foot of the yawning chasm.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
BOSTON SYMPHONY CONCERTS

The sale of seats Tor WednesdayS concerl
 opened at Steinert's yesterday morning and
 is already large. The programme for thil concert will be: ''Overture, "Euryanthe,' Weber; fantasie for 'celle, 70 Clara Memo ria," Servias, Mir. Hekking; symphony No. 8, Beethoven; soli fo- 'oello (a), Traumerei Sohumann; (b) Papillon, Pepper, MT. Hek king; symphonic poem, 'Les Prsludes. Liszt.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
The ola state House.

Some time ago Mir. Sherman made char coal drawing of the old State House which was much admired by friends, and he was urged to have 1t copied. Hc has done so, and one hundred copies by the mezzotype process have been printed on japanese paper. The pictures are now ready aud signed artists proofs are offered to tho public. These proofs will be sold at $1 50 each.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
Special 9ntt1es.
Come and See.

Mems and Young Mems Over coats and Listers, with and with out Capes, made double and single breast. Cut long, and in all respects full custom-made garments. Prices as much and as little as one ought to pay; it's a waste of money to buy too cheap or too expensive goods. Our reliable, we'll made, well trimmed and shapely garments, at moderate prices, have made our store the headquarters for the class of Men and Boys who desire to dress well, and at the same time inexpensively.
 What an elegant Overcoat or Ulster you can select from our stock for SIP, $I5, SIS, $2o, $25 or $50. Our stock contains a complete assortment of Gen. tlemen's Furnishing Goods and Suits of all grades and prices. Also a fine selection of Boys and Children's Suits and Over coats.
 .lII,nn oTuIcpo
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
rh. Cssx ma..son.

MT. George K. Brock and Mir. 0. E.Ozanne of Yale seminary will make the principal addresses at the peoples service tomorrow evening at City Mission hall, corner of Court and State streets. The missionary pastors Bible class meets with the Sabbath school at %. m. All not attending regularly else where are invited to the Sunday school and to the services held at this hall on Sunday aud also every evening of the week.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
AT THE AGE OF NINErx-Two.

Death of mrs. Rebecca Munson, q
 Life Long Resident of New Haven.
 Mrs. Rebecca Munson, widow of the late Amos Munson, died yesterday at her resi- dence No. 90 Wall street. She had been sn invalid for the past twelve years. She was ninety-two years of age, having been born in Westville in the year 1797. She had lived all her life in New Haven. In 1895 she was married to her late husband, Amos Manson. The result of tho union was six children, Ave sons and one daughter. They are Will Ham, Lucius, John, Charles Merwin and Mary. All but one live in this city. Mrs. Munson was very estimable lady and was . member of Center church and enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest member of that parish. The funeral services will be held at the church on Sunday afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
Ci,ron,s Novelty cigar Factory

Citron,s Novelty Cigar Factory
 Is driven with orders for his wholesale trade and he makes great display for Christmas, and his retail trade. His window shows a beautiful realistic view of the Bridal Veil falls of California, and remarkable display of artistic cigar work in tiny bundles of from % to 1000 cigars lin a nutshell" The ex- hibition includes fine display of the wooded copse in front of the falls, and samples of his find goods for smokers. Mir. Citron Is pre- pairing to take part in the Worlds fair of '02.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
Personal.

Edward Mallory of Milford, aged fifty nine, died on Thursday of typhoid pneumo- mia.
 Colonel John G. Healey of New Haven, who has been in charge of the folding room in the doorkeepers' department of the House of Representatives at Washington, has been removed.
 Captain Crofts, the brick manufacturer, who has been quite i'll ct his home in Quin- nipiac with an attack of pneumonis, is slow- ly recovering. He has been confined to his bed for the last eighteen days.
 MT. Wallace H. Bradley, secretary and treasurer of the New Haven Wire Goods company, left Thursday for an extended business trip to Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis and other western cities.
 Mir. Charles Smith, coal merchant of Phil- adelphia, brother of the late General s. R. Smith, is with his wife and daughter in this city for few days. MT. Smith has been Q resident of Philadelphia for the last twenty year9
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
M K. MOODY.

The Great Evangel1st to speak at the College Chapel Sunday Even. iAg-F0r Students only in the Morn. ing.
 MT. D. L. Moody will speak in tho College chapel at 2 o'clock Sunday evening. The req, gallery will be open to visitors at this ser- vice. The remainder of the building will be reserved for the students.
 At the regular service Sunday forenoon the chapel will be open only to members of the university
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
sPEEcu OF ,. W. nErDEnsoN


 At Loomls, Temple of Music Last Kvening-An Eloquent Address by . ColoYea orator.
 = Alderman Hugh Daley introduced Judge Sheldon, who presided last night in Ioomis' Temple at the meeting which was addressed by J. W. Henderson of Texas. In his intro- ductory speech Judge Sheldon referred to the importance of correct vote at the South as the result affected the vote in the electerial college. He knew of nothing that would tend to produce this any moro than the edu- cation of the southern people, both white and black, which education should teach all to love the old flag.
 MT. Henderson on being introduced stated that the present was one of the happiest mo- ments of his life. Re was glad to be in Con- necticut, partly on account of the opinion he entertained that there was no better debating ground than New England. MT. Henderson stated that he had travelled in twenty-twc States and territories, and had been such 6 close observer that he had good conception of this country from California to Connecti' cut. He had attended the last Republican National presidential convention at Chicago
 
 outrages to colored men, many of whom were killed in his own State, that he took the hint and did not return. He came away of his own free will, but he had not returned fol good and substantial reasons. The speaker referred to the statement that outrages te colored people were committed in parts ot the South where the people were not educa- ted, saying, refute 1t; these crimes are ire quently committed in southern towns where the average intelligence is better than it is represented. These crimes are committed al the doors of those southerners whose chil dren are being educated in northern colleges
 It would take @ large book to contain an adequate history of all the colored men whc had been slaughtered defenseless and without crime. What are we going to do about iii Thank God we have Republican President and both branches of Congress. Some parts of President Harrison's message had so en- ragged some eoutherners that they were going negro hunting. Tho speaker referred to tricks of many southern people who entertained northern visitors. These southern people would show the visitors the poorest classes oi colored people, saying, Are such people qual fled to reign over usi These southern people did not show the visitors from the North the substantial homes and large and valuable farms which were owned by colored men.
 Referring to the right of colored men to b. that if colored men had Q right to be in hel they had Q right to be in the Democratic party.
 Mir. Henderson's address, which was very lengthy one, contained much of interest.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
Facts.

Many thousand dollars worth of furs are annually supplied the ladies of New Haven and vicinity at Burgess & Burgess, 751 Chapel street. This is to remind the ladies they cannot be supplied as their stock is one of the largest and most complete ever shown in the State. Those in quest of holiday presents win do well to examine these goods before purchasing. dig St
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
CelA Wavss

Are predicted with remarkable accuracy, and people liable to the pains and aches of rhsu- matism dread every change to damp and stormy weather. Although Hoods Safsapa- rilla is not claimed to bs positive specific for rheumatism, the Tsmarkable cures it has effected show that it may bs taken for this complaint with rsasonabls certainty of bene- At. Its action in nsutralixing tho acidity of the blood, which is the oauss of rhsumatism, constitutes tho secret of the sucoess of Hoods Samapaxilla. n you su1cr from rheumatism, give Hoods 6srsaparilla fair trial; 1t will do you good. N
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
CIVIL sERvICE REFORM.

Annual Meeting of the New Haven
 AssoeiatlOn Last Night.
 The annual meeting of the New Haven Civil Service Reform club was held lasi night in the law office of Platt, Tyler, and Moran. The executive committee presented It's annual report. In substance it praised President Harrison, saying that he had shown desire to live up to the rules of civil service, at least so far as the classified ser vice was concerned. It said that during the first five months of his administration h. had appointed 15, 5,000 fourth class postmas tsrs, to $500 appointed by ex-Presiden' Cleveland during his first five months that he was in office. But these appointments are not under the civil service reform rules. The committee says that the root of thil evil lies in the submission of the President and his cabinet to the unconstitutional usurpation of power on the part of congress men. During the summer months Herbert Welch, secretary of the Indian Rights asso. citation, tried to induce clergymen in oil parts of the country to take up the civil ser vice question in the Thanksgiving sermons or at any other time. About 200 did SO.
 "And we are gatifed," says the committee 'tuhb tuo ulhtOIAc pulptb OA OoutoI cuurcu which has been used in times past In behalf of great morals in public affairs, was this year the scene of Q discourse SO direct and vigorous as to recall the early days of the anti slavery agitation"
 Tho club passed vote asking Rev. Newman | Smyth to furnish the club with copy of hie Thanksgiving sermon, and that the execu- | tive committee print and distribute five hun. dred copies.
 The following officers were elected, and tho club adjourned:
 President-JohnsonT T. PlAtt.
 Vice presidents-Edwin s. Lines, Pierce N. Welch, Franklin H. Hart, William G l Sumner.
 Executive committee-Ch Charles L. Baldwin | Samuel T. Duttop, Henry w. Farnsm, ,Georg'
 L. Fox, Samuel A. Galpin, Burton Mans | field, Norris G. Osborn, Henry J. Pruddsn John O. Gallagher, Henry B. Sargent, Jamei K. Thachsr, Henry 0. White. Eli whitney, jr l Treasurer--C. s. Horehousa. 7ss Secretary Henry W. Farnam.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
Klrmess Prizes,

The following is a list of the winners of the prizes offered by the St. Patrick Ladies' Aid society to those who sold the most tick- cts of admission for the kirmess recently held in the Second regiment armory:
 First prize-China of s6 pieces, by Mrs. Coyle of Chestnut street, she having sold 600 tickets, amounting to $15O
 Second prize-Gold cross, Miss Julia Flanagan. Fourth prIze-Sflver rross Nrs, Patrfck Higrina
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
A New London Runaway.

Annie Doherty, the fifteen year old New London girl who ran away from home last week, was arrested in this city yesterday by working in corset shop and was living at GA Mill street. The girl was taken back to New London yesterday.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
NEW ADvERTISEMENTs FOR ro-r

 All Second-TIand Goods-B. Booth A Baltic Seal Muff Free-At Bretsfelder's. Ss1n ,sson s1mphony orcnessraAt the Hypsrisn. CSiidrssn's ts sieishse Robert B. B!adisy& Go. Cows For saIs-C. N. wosd.ard; Did You Know It-B. Booth. Furniture-B Booth. Flies Wsnted-Norton G Son. Tiue Art oift DooLs-E Esses Las.ist, Bsston. For Rent House-B. L. Lambert. For Rsnt-Two stores-A; Aliing Holiday n Goods-BrooSs . GO. Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggtste. Nook st ansss fS,ssnr M aosdey Merry Sesrt chrs,mss % At Beer, Photo Psriors. :, Notice--To Return Purse This 0hes. frobais Notes@Esssts esnGSssi of Merritt T. Bryan. Probate Notice-Esa,e of M Isaac 4 Curtis; - Poutry-D. M. welch z Son. Real Estete-J Il. Ksefe. Snow wAnge,s-McIntcsh's. The Cold Wave -McIutosh's. Tuxedo Washing Powder-At Grocers'. Wanted -Girl-48 Wooster street. Ga:Rs. Street. Young Ladies' Jourual-An Ncwsdeaiers.
 SUNDAY snRvIczs. Esss 5ss: st. John Street N. E: Church Rev. IF. Markwisk First Pressy yterIan Churcb-Rsv. '. V. Callum. Trinity N. E. Church-Rev. Simsn McChesney. College Street Church-Rsv; W. W;McLans. First Baptist Church-Rsv. Jshn H. Mason. sss Ssss N E. eSS;sS.Rss; S$$SaM M E Sssss,a
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14

The GOVornOF'S RSceRSxSn m It80.
 HARryoRD, Dec. 18.-Althosgh the Gov srnor's Foot Guardof Hartford has not voted concerning the annual reception to the Gov- ernor in January, 1t is we'll undsrstood tho reception in 1900 will bs omitted. The an nusl reception to the Governor was sstab- lished by Major J. B. Fisher nearly ten yssrs ago. and the coming year will bs the hrst to be passed without the reception siuoe they were inAugurAked. wv AF NlM
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14

With every plush sacque purchased of us to-day. They are worth $5 each. Save money by buying cloaks of
 BRrrzFELpERs, S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
Elected a Director.

MT. H. H. Bunnell of Bunnell & Scranton,
 bankers and brokers of this city, was at the annual meeting of the New Central Coal O..
 held Thursday and was elected director of the Cornpapy
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
Oasarrh Ourcd.

A clergyman after years of suffering from that loathsome diseaae ecatarrh and, vainly trying every known remedy at last found a recipe which completely cured and eaved him from death. Any sufferer from this dreadful disease sending self-addresssd stamped en- velope to Prof. ]. "A. Lawrence, 88 Warren street, New York city, will receive the recipe fyee q charge. o10 tus U, s,weow
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
A Large New Powder House For the
 Winchester Armory.

The Winchester Arms company are build. ing e large powder house near the slaughter house out by the Munson place. It will be large enough to hold two thousand kegs of powder. 0. D. Kinney, the mason builder, began the work this week. It will be done in about two weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
THE FUGITIVE.

Mason Mitchell in the romantic melo. drama, The Fugitive, has drawn good houses at Proctor's. The piece is one which has many strong situations and is we'll calcu- lated to please the average theater-goer. It will be repeated this afternoon and eve- ninO
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
Stole . Door Mat.

James O'Donnell was arrested yesterday morning by Officer Stanford for stealing a door mat from house on Ashmun street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
SUNDAY snRvICEs.
W GATHEIs RnOORD
INDICATIONS ToR TO DAY.

WAR BEpARTMBnT,
 OFgIcE or rnR CHIEv SIGNAL SERVICE, !
 wAsHINaroN. D. O., p. ra., Dec. 13, 1899. ! For New England: Fair; northwesterly winds; lower temperatures; fair on Sunday. For Eastern New York: Fair; nerthwesterly winds; lower temperature; fair Sunday.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
BRETzFELDER's Popular Cloak Houee.
The Japanese Fair Down stairs

The Japanese Fair Down stairs Is crowded continually. Our leaders this week will be 6 plush toilet set, satin-lined, TOT, 69c, positively worth $40; bronze pitchers 15c; rose jars, filled, 15c; ruby pitchers, six glasses and tray, 98c. Call and select your presents; we will keep them for you. Alarm clocks 79c.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14
BRETzrELDHR's. BRETzFELDER's.
Send For samples ana Compare

Our 65c black eilk with that for $1 from other stores. We sell black silk faille at S9c, worth $1.25. Send for sample of our 77c silk warp black Henrietta, worth $1.50 easily. Our Anton Guinet ct Cie black gros
 grain silk at S6c. Send for samples 40 inch ladies' cloths in plain stripes and plaids at 19 cents.
 BRErzFELDRR's, S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-14

The worst feature about sata<rh k its dan gerous tendency to consumptiph. Hoods Sarsapaxilla cures catarrh by purifying the blood.