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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
The city misslons.

Every Saturday throughout the year Is "children's day" at the City Mission hall, corner of Court and State streets, and frem 150 to 200 children are accustomed to attend the various exercises held there on that day for their benefit. Tomorrow will be their holiday, with Christmas tree and gifts for All. The exercises commence ct o'clock p.m., and will include an address by Mr. John G. North and reoitations by Miss Ward, besides tho part taken by the chil- dren themselves in singing, etc. It is also expected that Santa Claus will Do present.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
OAA Fsllews, musual Ala.

At . meeting of the I. o. O. F. Mutual Aid society held last evening benefits of q 500 each were voted in the cases of Joseph Cohen of Middleto WI, ,U. Aufrsoht of Bridge port and T. H. Smith.
 The society has twenty applic ations for membership, with several more expected to como In soon.
 The annual meeting of the society takes place in l. o. o. E. hall, Orange street, on January 14th.
 The number of members in this society Is
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

The Sands Automatic Fan company, of .Meridsn, has sued John O. Nero, the saloon keeper at the corner of Chapel and Union streets to recover $50 for the machines that cooled Mr. Nero's customers last summer, and Deputy Sheriff Higgins served the writ yesterday morning. Charles Fl. Sawyer, of Meriden, is counsel for the company, J. P. Goodhart represents MT. Nero. The case is returnable before Justice Platt, of Meriden.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
THE ORPHAN ASYLUM.
A Big Christmas Tree and Many Pres.
 ents Distributed.

Blg Christmas Tree and Many Pres.
 ents Distributed.
 The Christmas exercises, Christmas tree and distribution of presents at the New Ha- ven orphan asylum took place at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The children were gath cred in room 3, and the big tree stood in the adjoining hall, hidden by the moveable par titions. Mrs. Laura A. Kingsley, the matron, conducted the exercises. Mrs. George w. Curtis, president of the board of managers, raed story of Santa Claus, songs were sung and the partitions were drawn aside. The happy children marched around the heavily laden tree and the presents were distributed by the matron. Mrs. Kingsley, and two of the teachers, Mrs. Hickox and Miss Wood- end. All of the girls received dolls, except few of the older ones, and each of the boys got sled, pair of skates or a chest of tools, and both boys and girls received vari- ous other gifts. Most of the articles were provided by the institution, but few were donated by individuals.
 Just before the exercises in the school, the board of managers held their regular monthly meeting, transacting merely routine business.
 Among the visitors were Mrs. Thomas R. Trowbridge, Mrs. F. w. Benedict. Mrs. Charles T. Candee, Miss Sarah B. Harrison, Mrs Alfred Daggett, Miss Ella B. Gilbert, Miss Mary Scranton, Miss Eliza K. Twin- ing, Mrs. Henry Warner, Mrs. Eugene T. Miller, Mrs. Charles B. Chapman, Miss Mary Hadley.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
wEATmRIs nKOoRD.
INDICATIONS SoR TO DAY.

INDICATIONS IoR TO-DAY.
 WAz DErARrxENr.
 OFFICE or THE CnrEy SIGNAL AkWvIon.
 wAsnINoroN, D. O., ?. m., Dec. ~, isss. ! Forecast till 6 p. m, Friday:
 For Now England: FAir, lower temperature, northwssteriy winds, high on the coast, fair on Saturday.
 For Eastern Now York; Vair. northwesteriy winds, lower Temperature.
 Storm signals arc displayed on the Atlantic coast from Norfolk section to Eastport
 Special: severe storm has moved sinoaf fnern- ing from tho St. Lawrence valley to tho New Eng land coast; violent gales have prevailed on the lakes and from Now England to Cape Hatteras Maximum velocities of nfty-six toe) miles per hour are reported from Block Island and Boston, sixty (oo) miles at Sandy Hook and from thirty Cdo) to forty. eight (t9 miles on ths Virginia coast. High northwest winds will prevail during the night on the Atlantic coast from Maine to Virginia, dccreas- Ing In force Friday morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
A FINE ENTERTAINMENT Given by the Caledonian club at Their
 Hall.

There was very enjoyable entertainment given by tho Caledonian club at their hall in the Insurance building last evening. A very interesting part of the programme was the tableaux. The first was called The Young Maids, and was done by Annie Boone, Julia Peck, Maggie Chalmers. The companion tablsau, Old Maids, was by Mrs. Logic, Miss Atwster, Mrs. Mckay. Two other tableaux were entitled Before Marriage and After Marriage.
 There was singing by Miss Nettie Mckay; also by Miss Marion Sittell, Mrs. Christie. Miss Liddell, and Miss Doolittle. A fine tableau was entitled John Anderson, My Joe John, by Miss Nettie Mckay and James Mckay. Another tablsau was Old Mother Goose, by MT. Logic and several children. The Old Homestead was by Mr.. and Mrs. Mckay, Annie Bone, Robert Mclaughlin, Julia Peck, Harry Page, MT. Logic, Mrs. Gardner, Lizzie Small.
 Refreshments were served and the gather- ing separated after singing Auld Lang Syne. Mrs. Logic was chairman of the committee. The affair was big success.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Caunp |, |. Q. or n. A.

At the regular meeting of Camp No. l, I. o. of T. A., held last evening, the. following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing ak months: F., Mrs. L. 0. Smith; A. F., R. 8. Dun; V. F., Mrs. g. A. Duff; 4. V. F., B. L. Stevens; R. s., A. w. Wadhsm; E. s., Miss Y. Smith; treas, Miss H. Dn6; M., Sister N. Bssbs; A. N, ,L. R. Page; chaplain, Nm. J. Manwaring; Ms., Mrs. Champion; o., Nm. '. R. Page; sen, N. 8: Wsdham; O., Ms. Chappsll; trus., Mrs. s. J. Wadham.
 tiou, initiating new members every meeting.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Court Of Common Pieas-Civil side
 Judge Studley.

The jury in the civil side of the Court of Common Pleas, which has been engaged for the past few days in trying the case of John Hurley vs. Mrs. Mary Huniston, yesterday returned verdict in favor of the plaintiff to recover $500, the full amount he sued for. The suit was ts recover wages amounting to $i,200. E. P. Arvine for the plaintiff, Judge 8. A. Yerk for the defendant.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Hold to the Light.

The man who tells you confidentially just what will cure your cold is prescribing Kemp's Balsam this year. In the preparation of this remarkable medicine for coughs and colds no expense is spared to combine only the best and purest ingredients. Hold . bottle of Kemp's Balsann to the light and look through 1t; notice the bright, clesr look, and then compare with other remedies. Large bottles, at all druggists', 50c and q. Sample bottle free
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
maneled Beyond Recognition.

WnLn<ANTIo, Conn.,, Dec. 2s.-Edward Pillotte, brakeman on Conductor Gray's train, fell under the brake beam night or two since near Hampton Station, on the New York and New England road, and was mangled beyond recognition. His re- mains were taken in charge by Undertaken Smith, of Putnam, and sent to his home in Cambridge, Mass. He leaves . widow and two children.
 John Mccarthy, brakeman on Conductor Germans train, while passing under a bridge near Pomfret Station, on the New York and New England road, Wednesday night, struck his head on the bridge and was knocked senseless. He was discovered near Putnam and taken to Boston Thursday, but died before reaching the hospital.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Pionssr CoupciI, Q. U. 4. N.

FtOmoor C0uncxIs Os Us As No
 Pioneer council No. 1, o. U. A. M., held It's annual meeting in PythIan hall. CounrrS building, last evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: O., J. K. Taylor; V. O., J. F. Bass; R. S., H. s. Crittenden; l., Henry O. Hooghkirk; E., Giles W. Clark; I. F., Charles Dc Bussy; O. F.. William Forbes; third trustee, J. K. Taylor,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
A Popular Freight man Dsas.

Franklin Fish, who died this week, was . popular freight man. For ten years Mr. Fish wss employed by Peck & Bishop as ass sistant foreman at the boats. Lately he has been filling the same place for Smedley 1roth:rs. He will be greatly missed at the boats Tn the freight departments. MT. Fish was always pleasant and genial to all cus- tomers. He was born in New York State, coming to this city about fifteen years ago. He leaves wife and one child who have the sympathy of all who know him.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Their "m.i,e,s. Appreciated.

Their "Aehio'sv AppreoHaseas
 The Connecticut Associated Press remem- bered the several trunk line and long dis tance operators in the Southern New Eng. land Telephone office in this city with bright gold pieces for Christmas. The coins were all alike, being of tho two dollar and . half denomination, and were sent snugly on. veloped in velvet cssss.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Mr. Smith was then declared to be nomi- mated as member of the police board for the next three years. On the informal ballot Aldermen Daley, Lincoln, 0essner, Beers and Douglass voted for Hart, and Aldermen Chandler, ThompAon, Burton, Foote, Beers, Hemingway and Hamilton for Smith. Gess- ner went to Smith in the formal ballot.
 Commissioner H. w. Crawford desired to succeed himself on the board of public works. A dark horss cams into tho race. He was w. J. Atwater, and on tho second ballot swept everything before him. The informal ballot resulted:
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Funeral of MT. T. Y. IEaiI.

Funeral of MT. T. ". Hall.
 The funeral of the late Theodore F. Hall, one of New Haven's oldest residents, and for many years member of Harmony lodge No. 6. I. o. O. F., takes place from his late resi- dence, 630 George street, this afternoon at o'clock and will be attended by . delegation from that body.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Lawyer Walter Pond, as counsel for OHi- cer Frank Cook, yesterday brought civil suit for $5, 1000 damages against Maurice J. Reilly, ono of the young men implicated in the small riot on Congress avenue on Mon- day night. Deputy Sheriff Higeins has att tached property on Mulberry street. belong- ing to Reilly. Reilly was one of those who assaulted Officer Cook, who is still laid up from his injuries.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
san DREW AxNlFR.

mary Cannon Says She has Been
 Wrongsd-she First Had Her Lover
 Arrested Tor Seduction.
 The sequel of . case in the city court Christmas morning was enacted on Grand avenue yesterday, when Mary Cannon, six teen-year-old girl and quite pretty, met Maduro and at once pulled butcher knife on him. He caught hold of her arm and held her until . policeman arrived when both were arrested. Mary says Maduro spit In her face.
 Maduro is about eighteen years old. Some months ago Mary came from New York to Colchester to work. While there she be- came acquainted with Naduro. She claims that he seducsd her under the spromiss oi marriage, and when he came to New Haven to work she followed him. She complained to City Attorney Daley and Maduro wal arrested on the charge of seduction. In the city court Wednesday morning, Mr. Daile5 stated that on investigation he did not think he coold hold Naduro on that charge and was willing to change the charge to fornica. ton. Judge Pickett nollsd the case. It ii thought that the girl is not in her right mind,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

If You Happen 70 Want . Clock We have them in endless variety; just look at the brass clock we are selling for Al cents
 VIM. NEKLY 6 Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
.A mrokan ware

The Are alarm sounded about half-past o'clock last night. It was caused by . wire which was broken by falling branch from tree Several of tho wires were also in- iured by the wind
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
As Brillfant Az Diamonas

Is the fine out glassware now on exhibition in our basement. Bria-a-brac in profusion. Royal Worcester, Vienna china, tapestry and Carlsbad bric-a-brac at very moderate prices.
 WM. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Ever So Many Arc Buying A new dress for somebody, and it's sensible, too. Elegant 40 inch, pure wool Armure soleil cloths and crepe sateens for 4Sc, 59c and 75e per yard.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
oossrseasion.
mn Rheuna

With its intense itching, dry, hot skin, often broken into painful cracks, and the little wstsry plmplss, often causes indsssribsble suffering. Hoods Saruaparllls has wonderful power over this dissass. 10 puzi1ss tho blood and sxpsls the humoS, and ths skin hesls without scar. Send for book containing many statements of eursn to Q. I. Hood q O., apothecariss, Lowell, Enss.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

The e"LonEfellov,s Photo Album. Brocaded plush and nickel extension clasp, for $1.
 WM NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Tn Silk Handkerchiefs and mum CTS We are showing the biggest and lowest priced stock ever seen in our city. When in the store please examine qualities and prices.
 WI, NEELY & O..
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
vv.r,,, SaIoves and M

Warm Gloves and Mittens. Gents dogskin gloves, wool lined. 75c. Ladies' kid gloves, plush lined, 75c. Ladies' pure silk mittens Too. Boys and misses' kid gloves, silk plush lined, Toe.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
For one Dollar

You can buy the largest, heaviest and rich est gentlemsn's silk muffiers ever shown Please remember the price Is $1.
 WM. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

We have hand-sewed Waukenphast bright Dongola at 8. .75 worth at any time %. WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Fl. B. PERRY,
 9I4 Chapel Street.

EDWARD E. HALL & SON. APPROPRIATE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON FANCY BASKETS GLACE FRUITS pdas en s o Ss ST ae asd aass FoR THE pHkER Gsspa TOT the Cordials, Imported Liquor. in fancy willow ham. gers. escorted yarieties Champagnes in cases of fns Esan1sM F GSHocoIArEs Our own direct importation. Neatly packed in boxes containing net weight. One pound at 57 to many higher priced confections. besides pes sessing the merit of keeping perfectly fresh for HAVANA CIGARS AND SMOKERS PRESENTS: styles packed especially for the Holiday season. They make acceptable presents to gentlemen who
 Handsome cigar Cabinets with patent moist at Fruits, Nuts Raisins, Canton Ginger, Plum Pud; Vegetables in glass, Fancy Cheese, Salted Al monds, Homemade preserves. Send for "Spe. cialist of Table Delicacies and CondimentsD Among successful buyers is that the best is always rahsK ahsaPfsE fT ovss. iS sss end
 In the way of Holiday Gifts the substantials and necessities of life, to nothing Of it's lux m make and ents.
 What would be more heartily welcomed by this season, than 'Christmas Box" containing modest assortment of good things, which come put up in neat and attractive styles and please the palate2
 WE PACK AND SHIP ANY ORDERS WITHOUT
 EXTRA CHARGE.
 EDWARD E. HALL & SON,
 ITO CHAPEL STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Death of miss Charlotte R. BIshep.

Death Of mxss Charlotte ks BAshOps
 Miss Charlotte E. Bishop, lady having quite circle of scquaintances in this city, died at her home in New York city last Sum day. She suffered from malaria for number of months past which finally developed into a fatal malady. The deceased had visited in New Haven, and with her grandmother, Mrs. John Bishop, an esteemed old resident of East Haven, who is now ninety-two years of age. Deceased was 8 graduate of one of the noted colleges for young ladies, and was possessed of considerable accomplishment as . linguist. She was highly esteemed. Her brother, Henry Bishop, graduated from Yale about ten years ago and has written several novels. He is now residing in Paris. The remains of the deceased will be taken to MiddletoMn, Conn.,, for interment.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
HOWARD AVENUE cnURom.

~ Very Merrx Chrlaemas EnseRsa1R.
 msnt by she seheel.
 Between four hundred and Ave hundred people wore present at the Christmas enter tainment given by the Sunday school of the Howard avenue church. The price of d. misaion was one or more vegetables or Ave cents in cash. A very large supply was rs- csivsd. This Ia to be diatributed to the poor of the parish. A fullriggsd ship on tho very finely rendered:
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Easter Buerre, winter Nellis Buerre Bosc. These are choice and rare varieties and can- not be found in every corner grocery. A dozen kinds of fine table apples. An extra lot of Bald wins by the barrel, z Ladies' best quality rubbers at 26c. s WIT. NxHLx & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Handmade gents slippers in russet leath- CT at 98c.
 VIM. NEKLY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Boys' reefers at Boston Clothing Co.'s. Big ulsters at Boston Clothing Co.'s. Cape overcoats at Boston Clothing Co.'s. Best black cheviot suits in town for sig at Boston Clothing Co.'s.
 Clocks and watches free at Boston Cloth ing Co.'s.
 Warm clothing for men and boys at Boston Clothing Co.'s.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Ladies who value refined complexion must use Pozzoni's Powder--it produces 8 soft and beautiful skin,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Rhsuuatism is caused by tactic acid in the bIoo1, which Hoods 6asaparilIa usutralizsA au1 thus sares rhsumatism.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Cape and huff, In all the latest styles. beaver. hare, French seal, etc.; also silver gray coney and beaver fur sets for 98c, $1 50, S1. 96.
 WM. NEELY & Co.,.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

The Novelties in Baskets Of many sorts nre-pfetty xnd very taking. We have baskets of all kinds, with grace oi form and design, practical use and comfort combined.
 VIM. NRELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Kver No Many

Our $1.9S ladies' Dongola boots equal to others advertised at $2.50.
 WM, NELLY & Go,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
DIED IN HAmDEs.
q Sad Bsreavement-Death of . Prom.
 1nens Young Man.

Henry B. Warner, eldest son of MT. and Mrs. Henry Warner, of Hamden, died yester- day at his parents home aged 20 years and months. Deceased was very promising young man and his death is sad blow to his parents and brings gloom to large circle of friends. He has been i'll for about three weeks. He was e member of the class of go Hillhouse High School and graduated at the Hopkins Grammar School He took his examination last summer for entering Yale but postponed entirely until the next com- mencement. He attended divine worship st the Hamden Plains Congregational church and was for some time secretary of the Sun day School. The funeral will take place from the Hamden Plains M. E. church next Sunday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Children,s Fur Sets,

Real alligator hand made slippers at $1.sS.
 WM. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
The Happisss Crowd

Of ladies surround our handkerchief coun. ter. Our gentlemen's silk initial handker. chiefs, with 11S inch hem, at 500 is pleas ing surprise.
 WI. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

We are offering ladies' boot at g. 46, the equal of any 8 boot in the city.
 WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

The Recent Accident On the Derby
 Road.
 Superintendent Hopson of the New Haven and Derby road took a severe cold while die recting the workmen who were clearing the tracks near Tyler City, after the smashup on Thursday. He Is confined to his room. He will continue the investigation as soon as he is able. He says someone is responsible for the accident.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Ask to see our gents' embroidered slippers ct 76c.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
A spIsaaaA Cnanss

To examine the lsuesst ard noss complete s1ook of ladlsa' and gentlsmsn's naakintoshss sveg sh0Wn in this etate e ths 0oedyear rubbsF stoss, 60 ohapsl ssssse, c1tlsr
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Ask to see our Waukenphast boot at g .9S.
 WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Hand embroidered gents slippers at 98c.
 WI. NELLY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
THE SCHOOL DTsTRICT SUED.

w. J. Atvater & Son Sue for the BAl-
 ance Of Their AccOuMt.
 W. J. Atwatsr 6 Son brought suit against the school district yesterday for $500 dam- ages because of the board of education's re- fusal to pay the balance-about $250-of the bill rendered by Atwater & Son for tho fur- nishing of the years school supplies. The fish, clerk of the school district, by Deputy Sheriff Higgins and were returned to the Court of Common Pleas. The case will come up for hearing on the first Monday in Jan- uarY.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Tha NoxaltIaa In Hask efs

The dream of your life has been fulfilled after you open @ package of Tuxedo.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Misses' rubber boots at $1.25.
 WM. NErLY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Miss Lizzie ThiesIng's Funeral.

mlSo A12z1e 1nAebAnS'B E un0IAAs
 The funeral services over the remains of Miss Lizzie Thiesing, daughter of Frederick Thiesing of 244 Congress avenue, was held at the German Catholic church on George street yesterday morning. Solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Sohaele. The church was filled. For years Miss Thie- sing was prominently connected with Sun day school work. There were a number of floral pieces on the.oasket. One was from her brother and sister. It was the gates ajar, composed of beautiful flowers. Her ,shopmates' floral tribute was a pillow sur mounted by a cross. On it was this floral inscription: IA Peaceful Slumber." There was an anchor with the word Rest" traced upon it. Besides these there were wreath combined with bunch of callas and several large bouquets of handsome flowers.
 The interment was in St. Bernard's oeme- tery, where Father Schaele conducetd the committal service. The bearers were John Toole, John Thompson, John Flanagan and three cousins of the deceased, John Rap meyer, Henry Weidig and Charles Weidig.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
EVIDENCE AGAInsT AUSTIN.

The Police Think They Have Finally
 Caught tao Burglar.
 The police are growing more and more confident that Elisha Austin, the colored man whom they now have under arrest, has been closely connected with the string of re- cent burglaries. Detective Reilly went to Austin's house on Orchard street yesterday morning and secured the prisoner's overcoat. This he took to the house of Burr s. Peck on High street, which the burglar visited some- time ago. Mr. Peck's daughter, who saw the burglar in the house, examined the coat and thought it was the same one worn by the burglar.
 Austin's trial will take place on Saturday morning. and by that time the police arc confident they will have collected sufficient evidence to convict him or at 1east to have him bound over.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

Alderman Daley stated that Mir. Dicker- man was not . candidate. On the formal ballot Mr. Atwatsr received eight votes and Crawford 4.
 There was quite spirited contest over the hrs oommissionsrship. Alderman Daley car- ried his point and was all smiles. He had succeeded in downing MT. Bushnell, who has been looking for this oAce with all the ardor of fresh office seeker. The vote was:
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27

A. J. WHITE, eod&w2p i6s Duane Street. New York City. 300 Punches Celery at lOc. We have fine lot of Florida Oranges run large
 sizes offer them at
 30 Cents per Dozen. The above size fruit retails at 35c to 40c dozen. Our next offer will be 900 lbs. Paper She'll Almonds,
 27c pound. Grenoble Walnuts 16c lb. New Mixed Nuts 12c lb. Eggs laid by Connecticut Hens 3Sc dog. 37 Bbls. Choice White Grapes,
 15c per pound. are no finer quality than ours. Frys Cocoa 19c, and lots ofSugar for $1 .00.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
Penrs.

Children's rubber boots at $1. Co
 WM. NEELY 6
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-27
For Nervous PrOstration

Ob0 MOfbAOFOsn Ach0 FmObPm8t6s
 Dr. w. Graeyes, Northfe1d, Minn., says:. sI have used it in cases of nervous prostra-E tion, and also in combination with other remedies in indigestion it has proved as sat- isfaotosy ~ could be expected"