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Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
A Surprise partv.

About thirty schoolmates and friends of Miss Carrie Bartram, of 151 Orchard street, met at the home of Miss Jeaie Keseel on Monday evening, and about o'clock pro- ceeded in body to her residence, laden with refreshments, etc. The surprise was gen uine one, and a right good time was enjoyed ent were the Misses Josie Kessel, Gussie Moe- Ter, Nettie Lance, Nellie Hayes, Annie Krause, Katie Downes, Minnie Mills, Mabel Scodeld, Frankie Lane, and Masters Freddie Joelyn, Charles Burton, Edward Krause, Herman Hegel, Olie Bristol, E. Stevens, Walter Phelps, Louis Mills, Eddie Skinner and others
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
A Card From 0. B. LoneIeY < Co.

Our lightning artist and caricaturist has ceased his labors here by order of the chief of police. In declining to carry this case into the courts for a final adjustment we do not for moment acknowledge that we are wrong and the city authorities right. We still firmly believe that we have right to employ any man to work at any legitimate calling on our own premises. At the same time we are aware that it is in the power of the police, by repeated arrests, to prevent his working and indirectly cause us much annoy ance, labor, trouble and expense. In return for all this we should get nothing but the poor satisfaction of winning 8 barren victory over the police department iR the courts. Is the game worth the ammunition2 We think not. Very Respectfully Yours,
 0. B. LoNaLnY 6 G.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
LOCAL N N " ..
Rrier Mention.

Brief Mention.
 New line of ink wells at Dormans.
 The Clock shop has shut down for the re- mainder of the week.
 It you seek a good, pure. reliable soap, try Brussels soap, best in use.
 Many of the stores are decorated in Thanksgiving dresses of various kinds.
 A new president for the Winchester Arms company will not be elected until February.
 It will be two weeks more before the pav- ing of church street to Meadow will be oom- pleted.
 The Swedish Baptiats of Meriden will soon build new church, and have bought . loi sor $2,000.
 The practical joker, who is creating ( ghost scare on Foots and Winter streets, has not yet been caught.
 Many familiar faces of old New Haveners who have come to spend Thanksgiving al home, are seen about the streets.
 The Rosedale Social club hold their ninth annual in the old Union armory this even- ing. A large crowd and good time Is antio- ipated.
 E.F. Kelley, of Bradley & Hubbard's, Meriden, will be married at o'clock this evening to Miss Johanns Marten of New Haven, in St. Marys church this city.
 Zlon'a Evangelical Lutheran church, Rev. William Keopohen, pastor, holds services at 10:30 Q. m. Thanksgiving day. Rev. Theo- dore Gross, of New Britain, will conduct the services.
 Near Turnerville yesterday a team, in which were Mir. Jacobs and his daughter, of Colchester, was struck by train at grade crossing, and MT. Jacobs and daughter were both badly injured.
 At meeting of the Street family, this city. this week 1t was voted to call the asso- citation the Street Association of England and America and to hold c family reunion June 20 and 20, 1890.
 Frank Holiday, Harry Jones, Frank Dunn, Thomas Mo0uirs, Edward Mcclure, Miro Jacobs and Norman Midas were arrest ed last night for general breach of the peace in Sandy Hollow on Saturday night last,
 Rev. O. E. woodcock, of Ansonia, will ad- dress meeting of the members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of St. PAul'a church. Christ church and the Church of the Ascension, this city, In Christ church. this oity, Friday.
 Thomas k, Spencer, boy, was arrested last night by Officer ssllsok for tying . dog to the railroad track, 50 that train of cars would run over the animal. The boy was charged with cruelty to animals. He lives on Grand avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
mucl, for Little.

We had rather say too much than too lit- tie about our boys and youths school shoes this season, but it is impossible to mention each quality and price. We have laid well known makers of these goods under contri- button to give us the best article for the least money. One dollar and twenty-five cents to two dollars will purchase of us now a boys or youths well-made, good fitting, at- tractive and durable shoe for school pur- poses, and our stock of boys and youths' dress shoes is complete.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

;. Mems English grain leather, high cut lace bals, with bellows water proof tongue, suit- able for hunting or wet weather, street wear. A prime shoe $5.50.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
New Haven shall have become medel
UNANIMOUS REPORT.

UNANIMOUS REPORT.
 In conclusion the report speaks of the character and extent of the committees la- bors. The committee arrived at its findings with perfect unanimity. The report is signed by Benjamin R. English, chairman, J. Rice Winchell and Henry o. White.
 THE APPENDIX.
 The appendix follows the report, which contains @ shorthand report of the testimony given before the committee. Those testify ing were Selectmen White, Forbes, Stern- berg, Beecher, Klenke, Cooper and Town Agent Todd, selectman's clerk, 0. W. Pick eft. Judge Deming, Attorney H. |. Hotch- kiss, Hon. N. D. Sperry and Attorney L. M. Hubbard.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
WiIl Kun Ass Usual.

The Old Line boat will run as.usual on Thanksgiving Day, leaving here at 10:15 .. m. and New York at il p. m. The steam- boat company has decided to do this to ac. commodate those attending the Yale-Prince- ton football game.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Misses' and children's cloth top kid-foxed and patent leather foxed, with kid-top but ton boots. A fresh, new style for tho little ones, and very attractive.
 WALLACE B. FENN 6 Go,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
W EATHEsx RECOnD
INproATIcss FOR TO DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO DAY.
 WAR DErARrNENr, OvvicE or THE CHIEv SIGNAL SERVICE. WARRINGTON, D. O., ?. m,, Nov. 2C, leos. For New England: Fair, stationary temperature winds becoming northeasterly.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Ladies' tan color and grey "Suede" kid opera slippers $225. We can make them at an increased cost to match shades of materi- al. WALLACE B. FENN & Co,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Another attractive style of ladies' low shoes for house wear is made of Paris kid, with patent leather tops and patent leather trimming up the lace. They are made me- dium, round toe and medium height of heels, costing 8. 50.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

stDongola" top, patent leather foxed, ox- ford ties, from $295 up, take the place with our customers of the opera slipper sold two seasons since.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
GLOVES! GLOVES! GLOVES!

Great Special Sale of Mems and Ladies, Gloves Commanding To-Day at Men- del ck Freedman,s.
 Mems buokskin gloves, wool lined, at 39c. Mems dogskin gloves, lined and fur top, at A0c.
 The genuine Adler craven tan walking and driving gloves, sold all over the city at $15 50, our sale price 9sc. Mems real buck driving gloves, lined and unlined, with patent fasteners, worth $1.50, sale price 0Sc.
 Boys' and youths kid gloves, plush lined, fur tops, at 49c.
 Mems fine cloth gloves, all sizes, at 19c a pair:
 Our Prices For Ladies' Gloves. Ladies' cashmere gloves, fine embroidered silk backs, at l9c.
 Ladies' heavy silk mitts at 30c. Ladies' undressed kid gloves at 40c. Ladies' Foster hook real kid gloves, same as sold at $1, during this sale e9c. 7 lined, worth $1.25, for this sale only 79c. Young ladies' kid mitts, plush lined, for
 Mcndel & Freedman,
 752 Chapel Street. For evening use. gentlemen now invariably select patent leather shoes, both lace and Congress are popular. We sell fine hand sewed lace shoe, made from French patent leather, at five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50).
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co.
 Fruits For To-Morrow. As usual we have large supply of the best the New York market affords. Also new foreign nuts and choice lot of hickory nuts. Goods to- day or tomorrow morning If desired.
 J. B. HUDSON,
 724 and 726 Chapel Street,
 Market Bnilding. One Of the most popular street shoes sold by us this season for ladies' wear is of fine bright t'Dongola' stock, made hand-sewed, on English Waukenphast lasts, rounded toes, with tips and rather low heels. Price five dollars ($0.
 n23 12t WALLACE B. FENN & Co. The Domestic" sewing machine only $19. 50, on trial, and warranted tor five years. D. T. Mallett's Cash Hardware Store. Ladies' patent leather walking boots, with thick soles, for street use.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
WALLACE B. FENN & Go.

Beaded vamp ''strap slippers" for even- ing wear, $500.
 WALLACE B. FENN 6 Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Our infants French kid button shoes for children to four years of age at one dollar and twenty-five cents, are very choice and attractive.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

200 pairs of ladies' fine "Vienna kid," thin-turn sole button boots at 8. 50, former price $4 50. .s -c-+ 1l2 %
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
Misses and Childrer

Misses and Children. We aim to procure all desirable novelties in shoes for the little ones, keeping in mind good service and low cost. Some of the "Dolge" wool shoes and slippers in small sizes are quite attractive.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

A few dozen pairs of ladies' Paris kid-welt street boots, with patent leather tips, $2.50.
 WALLACE B. FENN 6 Co,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
We Are che People.

If you need clothing come to Geeley's sale of Boston Clothing Co.,, s53 Chapel. Watches free,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Watches Given Away And clothing at markdown prices. Ask your friends If they are not pleased with our bar gains. Boston Clothing Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
VOL. LvII.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Wednesday, November ay, 1880.
NEW INVERTEBRATES FOR To-ADY.

A Card from 0. E. Longley q Co; Hcth Robes, etc.-Qeorgo E, Dudley, Bonds New Butter Stors-John IT. Bond; y...., CAntalss for Children-Oliver Ditson @ co' Dos'o" Duffy'a Eat Whisky--At Drugsisw' Fruits-J D. Judson. For Rent -yloors-E Mallsy;- For Sale-ratent- Robert tss y' W,,n Gioyes-Mendel & Freedman: Hartfords vs New Hayens-At roio hink. Hood 's Sarsaparilla = At Druggtsts'. Kemp,s Basam--At Druggists'.
 Otto Hegner-At tho Hyperion:
 Some people--C. J. Monson x Son.
 The Pay uaster-At Proctor's Opera House. Watches 0iyen Away-poston Clothing co.
 Ws are the People Boston Clothing Co Wanted-Lady-E.W w. W., COURIER Onlco. d-Situation-f3 William otrsst. Wanted-Glrl-2it Lombard Street. Wanted -Situation-237 Franklin Street. Wanted -Situations-775C Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
Holland Window Shaded

Holland Window Shades with artistic dado, mounted on best curtain roller, for S6c each, in upholstery department on second floor.
 WM NEELY 6 Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Ladies' beaded bow opera slippers, $1.45.
 WALLACE B. FKNN & Co,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

7c-Bixby's "B. B. B." blacking only 7c.
 D. T. Mallett's Cash Hardware Store.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Fine high-cut arctics for street and car riage use over evening shoes.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

5e-Three papers steel carpet tacks onl 6c. D. T. Mallett's Cash Hardware Store Ladies' red goat pump opera slippers make an attractive slipper for the dressing room. Price $2.5O
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

7c-Two-foot boxwood rules only 7c.
 D. T. Mallett's Cash Hardware Store.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

"Adonisn slippers, with large silver buckles and high instep, $3.5O.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Small Lot Of infants's fine cashmere socks for 9c. pair, worth 38c. WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Genuine hand-sewed button boots, in chil- dren's sizes.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
Ladies, Your attention For ono

La01e8s. YOUf attentl0h For one MO. meat.
 Were we to tell you that we are selling ladies' garments at 50 per cent. off the regular price, you would not believe us. We are actually doing it. The old saying "Seeing is believing" is going to be put in use. We don't want you to believe this, but want you to call and see for yourself the plain truth. Ladies' custom-made Newmarkets
 At $4; price in other stores $9. At $5; price in other stores $11.
 At $6; price in other stores SIS.
 At $9; price in other stores $19.
 At $12; price in other stores $22.
 First prize at the Paris exposition for best plushes was taken by Lister & Co.,, Bradford, Yorkshire, Eng. Bretzfelders are sole agents for them in New Haven.
 Plush Jackets at $8. 69, worth SIS.
 Plush Jackets at $11, worth $21.
 Plush Jackets at $14, worth $25.
 PlusL Modjeskas at $11, worth $20.
 Plush Modjeskas at $14, worth $25.
 Plush Modjeskas at $17, worth $50.
 Seal Plush Sacques our hobby.
 s. Bretzfelder's live cloak house. Open evenings. Call and select one.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

MOrley's, Genuine English merino half hose we are offering in the finest grades at 38c. per pair, importer's price $6 per dozen.
 VIM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27
Xtra-Xtra-Xtra.

Xtra bargains until Thursday.
 Xtra inducements until Thursday.
 Xtra. Everything Xtrs, for these days. Visit our Cloak Department. Coin in your pockets. Open evenings. The only live and largest Cloak Department in the State.
 Bretzfelders commenced the cloak business in 1857. They are the most reliable house in the business.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

5e-Rockingham ware bowles, plates, etc. 80.
 D. T. Mallett's Cash Hardward Store. n26 St
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Furs, Furs, Furs, Furs, Furs, Furs,
 Furs. Furs-Monkey muffs, 94c.--Furs. Furs-Lynx boa and huff, $2 9S.-Furs. Furs-Real seal huff, $2. 50-Furs. Furs-Opossum muff, 95c.-Furs. Furs-Monkey boa, $1. 95.-Furs. Furs-Blue hare huff, 79c.-Furs. Furs-Swansdown, 19c.-Furs. Furs-Gray fur per yard, 3Sc.-Furs. Furs-Black fur per yard 19c.-Furs. Furs-Black hare boa, $1.12-Furs. Furs-S. BRETzFELDER's.-Fu Furs-Popular cloak house.-Furs. Furs-S32 Chapel street.-Furs. Furs-Save Money In Furs.-Furs. Children's muffs, SIC. Astrachan capes, $6. 50. Black Russian hare capes, $3.75. Lynx huff and boa, $2.98. Lynx collar, $1.25. Opossum cape, $5. Brown hare cape, $39S. The largest stock of furs in Connecticut.
 BRErzFELDER's, S32 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Ladies' patent leather walking boots, with thick soles, for street use.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

Keep Your Hands Warm. Gents wool lined dogskin gloves in dark colors, 75c. per pair, worth double.
 WM NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

The "Domestic' sewing machine only $19. 50, on trial, and warranted tor five years.
 D. T. Mallett,s Cash Hardware Store
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

You Always Pay For What You Get, But do you always get what you pay for. When you buy Lister Seal Garment you get what you pay for, because they are the best made. We are sole agents for them in Connecticut. Lister Our 6 Go. Own Seal Great Plush Prize Garments, Medal. Seal Skin Plush Sacques X $16.50. Seal Skin Plush Sacques xxx $19.75. Seal Skin Plush Saeques xxx $22. Seal Skin Plush Sacques XXX $24.50 They are worth $25, $35, $45, and $50 re. spectively.
 BERTzFELDER's CLOAK HOUSE,
 Largest in the State,
 832 Chapel street. Open evenings for your benefit.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

PERSONAL TAXES.
 On this subject the committee find that but small proportion of poll taxes are cole leotsd. With very few exceptions those who paid the poll and military taxes in 1888 paid also property tax. From the tax collector it was learned that vigorous effort was in 1885 made to collect the military tax "by sending out 5000 bills to the addresses on the enrollment list, and about 1000 were returned from the postoffce, as the persons could not be found; that no attempt has been made to collect 1t since; that no en- rollment list has been sent to this office by the sslectmsn for three years, and that in his opinion the present laws are not sufficient to enable him to collect these taxes without spending a for every dollar collected"
 THE ANTI. RECONSIDERATION PAYMENTS.
 ,'In examining the accounts for the pres- sntyear, seven vouchers were found for pay- ments made in opposing the consolidation bill. The only records found upon the town agents book authorizing such payments were tho vote of February 12, 1889, which was "that Sslsctmsn Todd, White and Coo.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

chased for tho almshouse have been lax and unnethodical. No adequate system of acc counts of such supplies received and dis- tributed has been kept, 30 that it has been impossible to determine whether the provis- ions received have consumed within the almshouse or whether some portion of them have been misappropriated. Rumors have been in circulation to the effect that supplies of sugar, tea, beef and other provisions pur- chased for the almshouse have found their way to the homes of the friends of the town agent, selectmen and superintendent. The committee has been unable, after Q patient consideration of all the testimony that could be brought to bear upon these rumors and insinuations, to trace them to any reliable or credible source, and must acquit the superintendent and all others inn plicatsd in them. Had complete records of such supplies been kept and preserved-both have been altogether unnecessary to spend time in pursuing such rumors.
 COMPLETE RECORDS RxcoMMnNDEp.
 In considering the entire subject of pur- ohsses and sales of property of whatever de- scriprion, in behalf of the town, the commit tee strongly urge the necessity of the pre- ssrvation in suitable records of all transao. tions involving such purchases and sales ex- hibiting the several particulars. These re cords shonld in every instance set forth the dates of purchase aud sale, the amount re- csived and paid, the names of the parties and their residences, and in every important transaction, such as the purchase or sale of horses, cattle, carriages, wagons, etc., the authority for the transaction, whether by instruction of the board of selsctmen or otherwise. The importance of such record is obvious.
 PRAIsEwoRrHY ATTEMPT.
 A praissworthy attempt has been made by the present board of sslectmen in the adop. tion of rules to secure better methods of trsnsactinR this business. While these rules have good features, they are not sufacient, in the opinion of the committee, to secure all of the results desired. After some inquiry the committee believe the system in force at the State a1mshouse ct Tswksbury, Mass., is as good d any and they recommend that the essential features of that system be adopted hWs. The pspsrs from Tewksbury are in tho hands ef tho committee and arc at the service Of the Selsctmen or other citizens.
 The almshouss supplies have for ysau been
Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-27

THE OFFICE or TOWN AGENT.
 "A criticism of the same character may be made as to the administration of the office of town agent. The methods of bookkeeping, of issuing orders to the outside poor, and work tickets to laborers, has been left to the town agent or his clerical assistants, ap- parently, without suggestion or criticism from the boards of seleotmen. As result, dealing with these matters have prevailed, and have given rise to almost unlimited op- portunities for irregularities and fraud. From the want of 8 thorough system of checks and balances in the town agents office, and of records giving clear and defi- nite information of all financial transactions, it is altogether impossible to determine to what extent the funds of the town may have been stolen, lost, or misappropriated. The committee hold it to be the duty not only of the town agent himself, but of the board of seleotmen, to see that the methods of psy- ments made from the town agents office are so guarded as to make the commission of fraud in connection herewith, without de- teotion, virtually impossible"
 ABSENCE OF SYSTEM.
 The report further critisises the absence of system in the making of purchases and sales of property.
 THE EXISTING BOARD COMMENDED.
 'So far as the existing board of selectmen is concerned, the committee recognize their efforts to introduce reforms and better meth- ods in several respects. for which they are to be commended. We commend the present board especially for divoroing the duties of superintendent of the almshouse from those of roads and bridges, for the adoption of some wholesome rules for the guidance of the superintendent in the management of the almshouse, for more careful scrutiny into the character and needs of applicants for work and relief, and for improved and more businesslike methods of making payments to the outside and posr laborers. Had the desire for reform been stronger and more nearly unanimous in the board, and lad less time been lost before decided steps were taken in the direction of improved methods still more marked advance in the administra- tion of town affairs would have been observ- able. We trust, however, that they md their successors in office may be encouraged to in- stitute still further needed changes ih meth- ods until the administration of the town of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-02
Domestic Ports.

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