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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
THE HoUsATONIC,s Go0D YEAR.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders and
 Directors Held in Bridgeport Xester-
 day-A Prosperous Condition.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Dec. 1.-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Housa- tonic railroad company was held in this city today. The report of the board of direc- tors shows that the surplus for the year amounts to $115, 958 31 (the surplus for 1888 was $76, ,9S3. .91). This is an increase of $38,- 974.40 over the surplus of last year. The passenger business has improved and the passenger receipts for the year have increased $22, 180.2 The freight receipts have also increased $63, ,320 6s over the previous year. The equipment has been kept in good re- pair, and increased by the purchase of four new locomotives, seven first class passenger coaches, two baggage cars and one combina- ton car. With this addition to the motive power it will he necessary to still further add to it during the coming year by the pur- chase of mere locomotives to properly handle the increasing business. The company met with severe losses from the Wilson Point fire and from other accidents, but these have all been paid for out of the earnings of the road and charged of to operating expenses.
 The following board Of directors were elected: William H. Starbuck, J. Fl. Maca- lauy, Henry Hentz and Thomas Ruttler of New York; William H. Stevenson, Bridge port; s. E. Merwin New Haven; P. O. Louns- bury, Ridgefeld; A. B. Myeatt, New Milford, and W. E. Downes, Birmingham. At sub sequent meeting of the board the following officers were elected: President, W. H. Starbuck; vice president and general manager, William H. Stevenson; secretary and treasurer, M. E. Stone; assistant treas- urer, 0. E. Robinson; secretary, A. J. Porter.
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Photograph Albums. In plush and leather all the latest styles.
 THE DowNEs NEWS Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18

{; Solid Gold Rings
 ] Set with genuine diamond chips, all sizes for i ladies and children, only $1 25 each WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
FIRE IN PLAENVILLE. Clark G COwles's Factory com pletely
 Destroyed.

PLAINvILLr, Dec. 17.-There was an alarm of fire last evening. The fire proved to be in the basement of the factory of Clark & Cowles, situated just north of railway sta tion on the New Haven and Northampton road. The building was occupied by Messrs. Russell and Hemingway, ma nufacturers of knitting machine trimmings. Charles H. Ca- Tor, manufacturer of bells, clock cases, etc., Charles Johnson, wood turning, etc., and B. B. Warren & Son, wood saving and trim ming. The above firms were insured as fol- lows: B. B. Warren & Son, S2,800; Charles H. Calor, $1,900; Russell & Hemingway $8.S0O; Charles Johnson, about $1,200. Messrs. Clark and Cowles placa their loss on building, chatting, etc., at 5000. They were insured in the following companies, equally divided, for little over $3,000: Peo- ple's, Phoenix, Providence, Washington, Norwich, Union and Liverpool and London Globe, through the agency of MT. 0. H. Smith. Messrs. Clark and Cowles will start another building on the old site at once.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18

Chess, poker chips. playing cards, backgam on boards. A good selection.
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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
Feathers. Furs. and Fins,

Bv HAMA CHENEY, KATE TANNATT WooDs, Mrs. F. SANFORD and others. A collection of most fas clnating stories about birds, fishes and animals
 both wild and domestic with illustrations draw by the best artists and engraved in the finest poi sible style by Andrew. vol, cloth, gilt, $s..0.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
Lawrence Barrett.

Lawrence Barrett, the actor, on Monday had ffty-two lymphatic glands successfully removed from his neck at St. Margaret's hospital, Boston. It was necessary to use an anesthetic, but MT. Barrett underwent the operation nicely and will soon be about again, but not to do any more stage work for some time. He proposes to go to some European watering place for rest. Had these swellings net been removed MT. Barrett in time would have been liable to suffocation, owing to an abnormal pressure upon the or gans of respiration.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18

head on a railroad track and fallen asleep. The train was almost upon him when passing stranger rushed forward and saved him from a horrible death. Perhaps you are asleep on the track, too. You are, if you are neglecting the hacking cough. the hectic flush, the loss of appetite, growing weakness and lassitude. Wake up, or the train will be upon you Consumption, which thus insid ously fastens it's hold upon it's victims while they are un- conscious of it's approach, must be taken in time, if it is to be overcome. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has cured thou If taken in time, and given fair trial, it is guaranteed to benefit or cure in every case Of Consumption, or money paid for it will be promptly ref1nded.
 For Weak Lungs, Splitting of Blood, Short ness of Breath, Bronchitis, Asthma, Severe Coughs, and kindred affections, it is an efi- cient remedy.
 Copyright 1s5s by WORLDS DIS. MED. Ass'N
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
The Maritime Exhibition.

BOSTON, Dec. 1.-The exhibitors at the maritime exhibition this evening rendered 8 complimentary banquet to the managers of the exhibition and to representatives of the press in the spacious dining room of Mechan- ics' hall. Over 900 exhibitors and guests were present.
 To morrow will be the first of the Ameri- can Shipping league days, and addresses will be made by Lieutenant Governor Bracket, General Joseph Wheeler of Alabama, presi- dent of the league; Senator Frye, Represent tatjve Boutelle of Maine, and others
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
PHYsICIANs NONPLUsED.
A Remarkable Case of Recovery From
 Paralysis.


 ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec. 17.-A remarkable recovery from paralysis is reported here. Jacob 0. Zabriskie. who directed the building of the Laolede gaslight works in this city and who was superintendent of the Manhattan works in New York for twenty-two years, has suddenly recovered the use of a paralyzed arm and leg. He is now sixty years of age. Six years ago, while in Patterson, N. J., he was stricken with paralysis and incapacitated for work. He found it difficult to move about, even with the aid of a crutoh. Mir. Zabriski gives this account of his recovery:
 "Six weeks ago went to bed one night feeling as usual. My leg was wholly without feeling. During the night had peculiar dream that had recovered the use of my leg; and had, for when I awoke got up and found that could walk without crutches. I pinched my leg and found feeling in it. Since then there has been priskly sensation there and am improving all the time."
 Physicians are nonplused and will inves- tigate the case thoroughly.
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Inauenxa in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-No new cases of in- ausnza were reported to the board of health to-day. The members of the Klamroth fam fly in Forty~sixth street, who are afflicted with the ailment, are getting along as well as could be expected. The malady in these cases is of rather mild form, and it is possible that no further cases will occur, though phy- sioians generally believe that an epidemic is unavoidable.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
ANOTHER TRlP.

The Pan-AmerIcan Delegates Will Make a Tour of she Southern and
 Western States.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-It is announced on the authority of Senator Morris M. Estee that another extended trip through the coun- try for the Pan-Amerioan delegates has been definitely decided upon. It will take in the southern States as far as New Orleans and the West as far as San Francisco. The date for the departure of the delegates has not been fixed.
 Later they visited the Metropolitan Muse. um of Art, the Museum of Natural History and St. Patrick's cathedral. They then re- turned to their hotel.
 The delegates were the guests of the Union League club tonight at very elaborate reception in their honor.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
e,veat Advance in silks.

But our silk rnuffls srs and handkerchiefs at popular prices, with designs more beautiful, and qualities heavier and richer than ever. Specials at 89c, $l and $1.25 each.
 WM NEETY & Co
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 FROM ALL QUARTERS. SECRETS OF THE JURY. Culver Wanted To Aoquit All The Defendants. FUNERAL OF FRANKLIN B. GoWEN. ParneII Addresses Two Meetings At Nottingham. REPUBLICAN VICTORY IN MERIDEN. Pan.American Delegates Will
 Make Another Tour.
SECRETS OF THE JURY ROOM.

SECRETS OF THE JURY ROOM. States Attorney Lonxenecker Alter
 Conference With a Juror Tells
 How the Verdict Was Reached
 Farmer Pierson she East to Yield.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-State's Attorney Long enecker this evening. after conference with one of the Cronin jury, whose name he with held, told how the verdict was reached. AS surmised, Juror John Culver, who spent much of his spare time during the long eve- uin0s reading the Bible, was the influential factor. The first incident in this connection occurred while the trial was in progress-the time when Mrs. Conklin testified. That eve ming Mir. Culver notified his fsllow-jurors that he solemnly believed che had committed perjury. Later Mrs. Hoertel, he thought, was a liar, and Aartinsen, the expressman, did not really know Burke, while-the Carl sons were plainly telling falsehoods. To illustrate as to Expressman Msrtinsen, Mr. Culver told of mistake made by the wife of his partner, who one day saw a man rid ing in buggy whom she was sure was Cul- yer, when in point of fact she was entirely mistaken. Culver, as the trial neared an end, seemed to see in nearly every witness for the State vindicate or par- chased periurer. He plainly hinted that it looked like conspiracy on the States part. HARNESSES charge of detectives was one of the things he thought looked bad. He was not sure Dr. Cronin ever went to the Carlson cottage, and when asked, "How do you account for the bloody trunk." said: "Why, for all we know, a dog may have been taken away in it." The cause of Cronin's death had not been proved, he oentended, and he was impressed with the idea that Daniel Ooughlin had "good" face.
 When the time for balioting arrived Oul- yer voted for the acquittal of all the defend- ants. He steadfastly declared that Beggs particularly he would not send to jail even for one day. The result was long strug- gle and repeated ballots ending in the com- promise verdict announced. Farmer Pier son had voted steadily for the execution of all the defendants and was the last man to yield. It was he who was holding out toward the end and not until an hour or SO before the verdict reached the public did he give in to the entreaties of his comrades. The lead ing thought of the majority of the jurors other than Culver and Pierson seemed to be to prevent a disagreement. They apparently believed that mis.trial WAS what had been aimed at by the defense.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
FARMERS HIN SESSION.
. Largo Gathering at she Convention

Large GathefInE nt the COhVentfOh
 tm Birmingham.
 BIRMINGHAM, Dsc. 17--The farmers' con- vention opened here this morning. G. H. Peck welcomed the farmers in a delicious address. Papers on the desirable varieties and culture of roses were read by Messrs. Plerson of Cromwell and Moore of Kensing- ton. Many prominent farmers are here, and the meeting promises to be eminently suc- ceksful.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
warrrIER,s nInrnDAx.

At Ills own Request the Quaker Poet
 Spends His s2d Anniversary quietly.
 BOSTON, Dec. 17.-To-day is the eighty. second anniversary of the birth of the Quak- CT poet, John Greenleaf Whittier.
 A few days ago the newspapers made known to the public MT. Whittier's desire that on this anniversary the friends and ad- mirers who were wont to gather around him on his birthday should leave him undis- turbed.
 In his own gentle, but firm way, he said he was tired; that he felt their desires for his happiness; that he thanked and loved the people, but that he must rest. So that this form of extending fslicitation has been abandoned, and he will be permitted to pass the day in peace and quiet.
 THE LATE FRANKLIN B. GowEN. Funeral of the Great Lawyer Held
 Ysstefaay-An Examination of she
 Pistol shot Wound COnnrms the
 Opinion That He Committed Suicide.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-The remains of tho late Franklin B. Gowen, the great lawyer and fnancier, whose tragic death in Wash ington 30 startled the community, were de- posited in the grave at Ivy Cemetery this morning. As requested by the family the funeral was strictly private only the relatives and a few intimate friends including Post- master General Wanamaker being present. The funeral services of the Protestant Episcopal church was performed at the residence by the Rev. Fl. 0. Hill. Several carriages containing the widow and daughter and other relatives followed the hearse to the cemetery.
 Before the services careful examination of the wound that caused MT. Gowen's death was made by Dr.James Darrarch of German town and Captain Robert J. Linden of Pink erton's detective agency. Captain Linden, after 8 protracted examination, said that there were minute traces of powder, and was therefore that MT. Gowen, who had been his close friend for years, had killed himself.
 pr. Darrarch could not see even a minute powder mark. He then brought into use a powerful hand-glass. This failed to reveal any traces to his eye. Then match was struck and held close to the wound. Not even then could he discover traces of powder or singeing of the hair. He so declared to Captain Linden, but the latter was absolutely fixed, in his opinion. Captain Linden re. minded the doctor that in his detective work he had had more recent experience and that the powder in the cartridge which discharged the bullet in'Mr. Gowen's brain was of a very fine grain. Dr. Darrarch then yielded to Captain Linden, but took one of the cartridges home for private examination as to the quality of the powder. None of the life insurance companies will refuse or object payment of MT. Gowen's policies, aggregating $200,G00, although it has been formally declared by experts that he com mitted suicide.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
 Navu Holiday 0veleleR

In gossamers and fancy waterproof garments for ladies and misses at extremely low prices "A very useful gift.
 F. M BROWN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
un our Popular Ores. Gssds Depart-
F. M. BROWN & Go.

We are showing great and attractive va- riety of plain and novelty fabrics suitable for house and street wear. Select sensible present.
 K M RRowN X. Go
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
R emnOvals Begun.

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-Detectives John S. Tifft and M. J. Grove and Patrolman Red- mond Mcdonald, who testified in favor of Daniel Coughiin in the recent Cronin trial, were to-day dismissed from the force "for conduct unbecoming an officer and for neglect of duty"
 "This is only beginning of removals," said an official to-day, "and from this time on you can look for the removal of Clan-na- Gael men and their sympathizers."
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
CANDY GIVEN AWAY!
 SHOWS Special Holiday Announcement To Their Many Customers

Commencing December 10th, 1889, and continu- ing until January ed, 1890. all who purchase at our store one or more pounds of Confectionery, will be presented, FREE OF CHARGE. with an order on us for Box or Pail of Pure Candy.
 Everyone can now have Holiday Present with out cost.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18

Appreciated by Gentlemen Would be the present of fine silk handker- chief or muller. The largest stock in the city to select from, and, as you know, our prices always the most reasonable.
 WM. NEELY 6 Co.,.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.

John Stewart and Henry Peters, Both
 of Berlin. Fight Like Tigers over a
 Woman.
 HARTFORD, Dec. 17.-A desperate encoun- ter occurred between John Stewards Scotch- man, and Henry Peters, German, both of whom are employed at 0. P. Merwin's brick yard, early yesterday morning. Both were intoxicared. They quarreled over woman whom both were intimate with. Peters drew big old-fashioned 32-calibre revolver, Stewart seized an axe, and the fight began. The latter was shot in the arm at the outset, but finally brought his axe with tremendous force upon his adversary's neck. It made a terrible wound. The men were separated by their companions and were taken to the Hartford hospital.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
Foreign Notes.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.--Arrived steamers Erin, London; Valencia. Curaooa.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
Wednesday, December l8,18B0

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 Checkers, Dominoes, Chess, poker chips. playing cards, backgam- on boards. A good selection. THE DowNEs NEWS Go. Ladies' good quality rubbers 25c.
 Wm. Neely's shoe department.
 For CurIosty See the thin, clear crystal tumblers we can give you at 5c. each, and when you say gob- lets we like to talk to you. It's a pleasure to show these fine, clear crystal etched gob- lets at $2. 90 the dog. It does you good; it does us good.
 WM. NEELY & Co.
 All Kinds of Baskets From the cheapest to the finest, at cut prices.
 WM. NEELY 6 Co. How every woman may become the pos- sessor of diamonds; by buying Tuxedo Wash ing Powder. Ladies' good quality rubbers 25c.
 Wm. Neely's Shoe Department.
 Christmas Cards. A large and elegant assortment of all the latest novelties at lowest prices.
 THE DowNEs NEWS Go.
 S6o Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
Hebrew Feast of Light. Tba Faost of Tiohta Chsnuka Onened

]oo H'''0 oH 11f61.s'5 S11"11e-<'@f HWY night at sundown and lasts for seven days. For 2,053 years this feast has been observed by the Hebrew nation. It commemorates the relighting of the lamp which is always kept burning before the ark which contains the sacred scrolls of the law of Moses in the synsgogues. This light had been extineuished by the destruction of the temple by the Syrians, and with the victories of the Mac cabees the ever- burning lamp was 1ekindled. This took place in the year 1894 before the Christian era-the year 2, 589 of the Hebrew calendar. The festival is celebrated chiefly in the homes, and the great feature is the lighting of one of the candles in the seven- branehed candlestick by the youngest boy in the family on each night of the festival until all are lighted.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The Executive Session of she Senate
 The Extradition Treaty With Eng
 land.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. IT. The execu- tive session of the senate this afternoon lasted more than two hours. The principal topic of discussion was the nomination of Judge David J. Brewer to be associate justice of the supreme court. This was called up by Senator Ingalls, upon the favorable report of the com- mittee on judiciary. Although there was no minority report confirmation of the nom- ination was opposed by Senators of both par- ties, it is said. who based their objections upon two grounds: U His decisions in the prohibition cases in Kansas, which were at- forwards reversed by the supreme court; (2) That tine statement of facts in Judge Gres. hams review of the appointment of receiv- CTS of the Wabash system of railroads by Judge Brewer, whose order in the case l Judge Gresham vacated 50 far as it affected the roads within the limits of his circuit, | justify a suspicion that Judge Brewer is the l friend of corporation interests as against these of the public, and that the facts, as | stated, in Judge Greshams review, warrant | an investigation. The friends of Judge Brewer, 1t is said, denied that he was In any l way unduly influenced in his action in the Wabash receivership, but adjournment came before the case was diposed of. It is believed that the nomination will be confirmed, probably to. morrow.
 | M
 President Harrison today transmitted to
 the Senate the extradition treaty with Eng l land, referred to in his annual message, ,nego- | tiated by Secretary Blaine and Sir Julian
 Paunceforte, the British minister. By its
 terms the number of extraidtable offences Is
 largely increased, the most important addi-
 ton being that of embezzlement, 80 that if
 the treaty be ratified, Canada and the United
 States will cease to exchange a class of un-
 desirable residents, who have hitherto | secured immunity from punishment.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18

ID EPORT of the condition of THE NEW HA- h VEN COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, at New Haven, in the State of Connecticut at the close of business, December 1lth, 1889.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18

DEPORT of the condition of THE FIRST -n, NATIONAL BANK at New Haven in the State
 of Connecticut, at the close of business, December llth. 1SSq.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-18
Be1u gmbItcattums. Xmas Books for the Young. zigzag Journeys in British Isles.

! Xmas Books for the Young, zigzag Journeys in British Isles. fakes of Ireland and the hills of Scotland. Full of stories of history and romance Over 100 illus
 of ready sold. The other volumes are Zig.aE Jour ysnt Acadia and EeG FranGe No.tnsEn rI;sn1 Lands The Knockabout Club in Spain. 0 GaudaIauiyir & the Palaces of the Moors: the Al: hsmbra, Madrid, bull lights. etc. Illuminated sssss %Ss he Everglades Tropics Woods. and Alongshore. The Young Moose Hunters. With 0a illustratiops An exciting account of hunting trip through the Maine woods. Illuminated GOV. The Boys of 1 tho I!!. SieIIas, $! .,... .,.,.. men who 20 to California in '49 in search of gold Fully illustrated. Illuminated covers. SIPS. MY DAYS AND NIGHTS ON THE BATTLE Sy sns CoS sssd ssi eo'eGs coVsGs, 2 sl.a5 each. "
 Feathers, Furs, and Fins. Rv EmMA CHENEY KATE TANNArT WOODS, Mrs. D. F: SANFORD and others collection of of most fas- both wild and domestic, with illustrations drawn by the best artists and engraved in the finest pos sible style by Andrew. vol, cloth gilt, $s.to. For sale by all booksellers. or sent prepaid.
 ESTES & LAURIAT, Publishers, dis if BOSTON.
 MINIATURE ALMANAC.
 DEC. 1e.
 BUN RISES, 7:I3 MocN RISES. HIsg WATsR. SUN SETS, 4:s5I 2:22 7:3O
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SHOWS,

0O6 Chapel St., New Haven, Ct. The Longest Established Candy Store in
 the State. d1s Gt