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Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
The Halnden Reform.

To the Editor Of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 The Law and Order league elected two candidates out of the three for grand jurors. Both Smith and Dickerman hap pen to be republicans; but the league comprises men from both parties. Smith, the first choice of the league for grand juror, received 260 votes, Dickerman 251. Owing to the scratching, Clark, dem., ran up to 268. Warner had 24O. They are all better men than are usually nomi- mated. The league so balanced their votes as to save both of their men-Smith, who had ninety votes in the primary, and Dickerman, who had seventy.
 It is an interesting incident that Whit neville voted in body for Smith, Mt. Carmel nearly solid against him, and Mt. Carmel Center wholly in his favor.
 The result of the election is remarkable from the fact that never before had such cause succeeded so manifestly in so short time, in it's uphill work against all of the elements not interested in such reforms, against we'll meaning citizens in tue church and in civil position, against evil fortified behind prejudice and mis- representation. A tremendous effort was made to beat the leagues candidates, by the "foaters," some of the ablest politi- clans, and the better class of liquor men, as we'll as the so-called "bad" elements. Thanks are due not only to the citizens of Hamden but to the papers who have as- sisted, in publishing reports and the like The people now see that the object of the league is not to elect any members select men. While some of the best citizens kept saying that it could do nothing, the league was never hopeless of final success. And the end is not yet.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
THE REGIMENTAL SHOOT

At Quinnipiac Range To-Day - The
 Prizes to Be Won Interest in the
 Shooting - The Coming Brigade Shoot-Greas Rivalry Developing.
 The members of the Second regiment will assemble at Quinnipiac range to-day to shoot for the many prizes. The shoot ing is to commence at 8:30 8. m. and is to be under the jurisdiction of Captain O. c. Ford, inspector of rifle practice. Ten com pany teams will compete for the cup for the best team The best marksman on each company team will receive a prize.
 For the officers match the three prizes are the Colonel Barrie medal, the officers sword and the General Ford medal.
 Two prizes are to be won at the individ ual match, viz The Colonel Smith medal and the Colonel Bacon medal. About fifty other prizes are to be won by the best marksmen.
 The twenty-five men making the best scores will become candidates for positions on the regimental team that will compete at the brigade shoot at Hartford on Octo- Der IA.
 The men to compose the regimental team will be chosen at the competitive shoot at Quinnipiac range on October 12.
 A large number of men have been at work every afternoon this week at the Quinnipiac range, also at Wallingford, Waterbury, Meriden and Middletown, and quite few new men have developed into good marksmen and will doubtless crowd some of the old marksmen who have been depended upon in these brigade tourna- ments.
 The first prize for this shoot is very large and handsome cup offered by the state and has been won by the First and the ne property of the regiment whose who team m wins it three times. The rivalry is very strong between these two regiments for the capture of this cup and this year it is ru- mored that the Third regiment is going to make desperate effort to capture it, the team this year being particularly strong
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
NO NEW TOWN HALL.

Orange Tables the Motion for a New
 Town Hall-Stx Thousand Dollars
 Voted for Roads and Bridges-The
 Town to Buy School Books and
 Sell at Wholesale Prices.
 At the town meeting at Orange yester- day, $6,000 was voted for roads and bridges and in addition ss, 500 for macad- amizing roads. It was also voted that the turnpike be macadamized.
 The matter of school text books was discussed and it was voted that the town buy the books and sell them to the students at wholesale rates. Some other routine business had been disposed. It was moved that the town of Orange build & new town hall on it's land on the corner of Main street and Campbell avenue in West Haven. Owing to the lateness of the hour the motion was tabled.
 For two years the building of new town hall in 8 part of the town more convenient to the majority of the voters and one more convenient place, of course, is the land formerly bought by the town for this purpose on Campbell avenue and Main street. Naturally, the farmers living about Orange are opposed to the transfer and the West Haven people are not pressing the matter very zealously this year, be- cause it is intended to put in nine hydrants and otherwise improve the fire department at 8 cost of $1,200. Sooner or later the new town hall must come.
 The borough of West Haven and the town of Orange will share in the cost, and one part of the building will be used for town purposes and the other for the fire department and other needs of the borough. Inasmuch as the motion for the new building has been tabled, it will probably not be considered until the next town meeting, the alternative being a spe- cial meeting.
 MT. Russell was moderator: As usual, a moderately large crowd was present, in- cluding good representation from West Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
For Abatement of Taxes.

The tax committee met last evening and heard the following: Judge s. A. York appeared for A. c. Wilcox, and asked an abatement of the tax on the firm of Will COX & Co.,, of 1890. MT. York said that at the time the tax list was made out it was made out for $50, 900, which was the amount of the stock in the store. The firm at that time owed to 8 certain bank in this city the sum of $4O,OO0. The tax list was made out in this manner so that the firm would not be pushed to the wall. MT. Curtis Wilcox said that if the list was made out correctly the firm would be pushed to the wall inn mediately. The tax now has to come out of the personal estate of A. O. Wilcox. The goods were sold to William Neely at sixty per cent reduction. MT. York asked that the tax be abated to suit, name ly, sixty per cent.
 Mrs. Anna Clifford appeared for an abatement of taxes for 1890 on her prop erty at 253 Munson street. Mrs. Cifford's husband is an invalid and unable to work and Mrs. Clifford has to support the house. MT. Frank Cross appeared for an abate- ment of his taxes for 1890. Mir. Cross is cripple and lives at AS Washington street. Henry Hamilton of "A Day also asked for an abatement of taxes for 1890. The board then went into executive session at which the matters were discussed but no definite conclusion was arrived at. The meeting wRs adjourned for two weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
YALE NEWS.
Lists Out-The Fresh-
 men Class Again Breaks the Record
 Shelf. Gaining on the Academic The Fall ReGatta-The Law School

Preliminary Lists Out-The Fresh-
 men Class Again Breaks the Record
 Shelf. Gaining on the Academic-i
 The Fall ReGatta-The Law School |
 Starts a Magazfne-Numerous Cam |
 didates for the Banjo Club-A Man- |
 dolin Club in the Near Future
 Shall the Seniors Wear Gownsa
 The preliminary catalogue was published yesterday. The class of '95 has 268 mem bers and that of '94 s, 201, which is an in crease over last years freshman classes of 62 in the academic, and s2 in the scientific departments. The extremely large class that has entered Shelf, this year, is but an- other evidence of the growth of importance that department within the last few years. The annual fall regatta of the Yale navy will be held this week. Heretofore the regatta has only occupied single day, but this year three days will be taken up with it. On Wednesday, October 21, at 3:3O p. m., there will be race at Lake Whitney between the junior and sopho- more crews, while on Friday at the same time the academic and Shelf freshmen
 will hold their races and on Saturday the
 winners will be pitted against each other. l On this day, too, the single scull races l will take place.
 | Following the example of the Columbia law school, which has been 80 successful with the Columbia Law Times, the Yale | law school has started 8 magazine to be | The first number will appear October 15.
 Monday night the trial for the Yale l Banjo club was held. There were four | vacancies to be filled and at the appointed | time nearly forty men presented them | selves as candidates. The instruments in- cluded on the club are banjos, guitars and | mandolins.
 The large number of mandolin players l in college this year has aroused some talk | of mandolin club," on much the same l plan as the one at Harvard which made 1 such successful trips last year. At their commencement last year the class of '91 introduced the cap and gown | in imitation of the custom prevalent at the l English universities. This year '92 not to ! be outdone, proposes to adopt it as the regulation costume on all due occasions. ! There is some talk of holding a class meet | ing on the subject, and probably ere long end senior" will be common sight on the campus.
 | ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE YALE KENT l CLUB.
 | The following officers of the Yale Kent
 club were elected at the last regular meet
 ing: President, William A. McQuaid; vice
 president, J. G. Estill; secretary, c. C..
 Ford; assistant treasurer, L. A. Dickey;
 executive committee, J. w. Carpenter, F.. s. Bishop.
 An address of welcome was delivered by
 the Hon. Francis Wayland, dean of the 1 law school.
 The club starts upon the new year under
 very favorable auspices with an active
 membership of over seventy-Gve.
 The Kent club proposes to give course
 of lectures similar to the very successful
 one of last year, when such men as MT. T.
 w. Higginson, the Hon. E. J. Phelps, and
 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt addressed appre-
 ciative audiences.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
Entertainer uUnrnrnH rUu A rrD

"My Jack" was presented for the last time last evening before large and we'll pleased audience.
 Charles E. Hoyt's latest play, "A Texas Steer," will be the attraction Friday and Saturday, with matinee on Saturday. "A Texas Steer" has been produced in half dozen of the larger cities and the verdict MT. Hoyt's previous plays. "A Texas Steer" jumps from Texas frontier town, with all it's wild fun and peculiarities, to the glorious simplicity and inherent purity of life at the national capital, and the mir TOT (refecting only the funny and amusing side) is held up to both localities and per sonages of both places. The play is declar- ed to abound in happy hits.
 Under the auspices of Clan Mcleod grand realistic and instructive entertain ment will be given this evening by Mac Donald's picturesque Scotland Musical and Novelty company. The tickets are selling rapidly and a good house is indicated.
 PRocroR's OPERA HOUSE.
 "A Wolf's Wedding" musical farce comedy in three acts, with plot in it, was the entertainment given at Proctor's last night. Song, dance and original stage business abound in it. The "Jay Bird" ballet, produced and directed by Premiere Estrella Sylvia of La Scala theater, Milan, was very taking. Miss Sylvia herself is great dancer, as may be inferred. Charles Kirk, in his bur lesque in Carmencita, won hearty ap- plause. John w. Ransome in the title role of A. Wolf, a cunning tramp, brought down the house with comic songs, sly sayings and character sketches. His de- ineation of all grades of Irish society is inimitsble. w. F. Mack, as a sporty Cop" scored an encore with his fine baritone voice, and Charles Burke, who takes the part of Silas Crabtree, justice of the peace, brought in his old-time fun that he used to display in Hoyt's "A Bunch of Keys" The comedy was alto gether very enjoyable.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
 Williams & Orr's Meteors, without doubt the finest vaudeville company which has appeared in this city this season, gave another excellent performance to an i'm mense and we'll pleased audience last eve ming. The company appears for the last times this afternoon and evening.
 Tony Carroll and Miss Jennie Leland. supported by strong dramatic company. will commence a three nights engagement in s'My Colleen" tomorrow evening.
 Seats are now on sale for any of the per formances to be given all of next week by George A. Bakers Bennett 6 Moulton Opera company.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
WEDDING BELLS.
" EDD1NGF nhA Coming Wedding at Dwight Place
 

Wedding at Dwight Place
 Church.
 Miss E. Genevieve Jackson, daughter of Fred R. Jackson, and Harry Bernadine Burch of Washington, D. O., will be united in marriage October IA, at 6 p. m., in Dwight Place church.
 A SWELL WEDDING IN BRIDGEPORT To-MoR.
 There is to be fine wedding tomorrow in Bridgeport. The contracting parties are Miss Agnes Hyde Swan, only child of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Swan, of No. 57 West avenue, and Frederick Forest Small of Hartford. About one thousand invita- tions have been issued and preparation made for the intertainment of guests in regal style. A large annex is to be utilized for dancing. The supper is to come from New York and served by swell caterer. The Wheeler & Wilson full orchestra will provide the music and the floral decora- tions are to be elaborate. The bride, be- sides possessing wealth and beauty, comes from fine old family. Her grandfather, Rev. Benjamin L. Swan, many years pas tor of the South Congregational church, Hartford, is to assist in tying the nuptial knot. The brides uncle, Rev. William Swan, of Lambertville, N. J., is to ofici- ciate. Miss Sadie Swan, cousin of the bride, is to be maid of honor, and Harry E. Bill ings of Hartford best man. The brides maids are Miss Alice K. Mallory of South Norwalk, Miss Nellie Chapin of Spring field, and Miss Carrie s. Pratt of Hartford. The ushers are Alfred L. Bliss, Howard 0. Hurlburt, George H. Barton, all of Hart ford, and Harry c. Ives of Hartford. The brides rousseau is replete with ex- quisite triumphs of skill. The wedding gifts are numerous and valuable.
 A BRILLIANT NEW HAVEN WEDDING TO- NIGHT.
 This evening at o'clock occurs the At water-Sterrett wedding at the Church oi the Redeemer. It will be brilliant event Over 1, 400 invitations are out for the occa sion. Miss Atwater is daughter of MT and Mrs. w. J. Atwater of Trumbul street and sister of E. I. Atwater, the mer chant, in Atwater block. The Rev. Dr. Phillips will tie the nuptial knot. MT Sterrett is young and prosperous busi ness man of Cincinnati. The reception g the house will be on grand scale, witt music under the charge of Robinson anc catering by c. A. Bradley.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
PARALLELED IN ls4s.

Another old Inhabitant Heard From. The present unusual weather call to mind the following instance: In the month of August, 1S46, the subscriber picked her first lima beans from a garden in Howe street, this city. It continued warm and pleasant through that and the succeeding month, and not until the 17th of October did any frost appear that proved injurious to the crop. It was just nine weeks from the time the first beans were gathered until the close of the season.
 E. P.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
CONDETION UNCHANGED.

Governor BigelOw Remains the
 Same-Dr. whittemore Takes Full
 Charge.
 Dr. Whittemore said last night: "I can observe no change in the governors con- dition during to-day. He is, of course, much better than he was. No new oom- plications have arisen to-day and no noticeable improvement has been made. will stay with him again during the night" Dr. Whittemore now has sole charge of the case.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
Connecticut Fruit.

There is good deal of talk abont Cali fornia fruit nowadays, but fruit can still be grown in Connecticut. For instance, MT. Cornelius Leeke, of Hamden Plains, has some enormous Sheldon pears this year. A specimen sent to this office meas ured 12 Is inches in circumference and weighed trife over pound. It was sym metrical and without blemish and in flavor and juiciness all that could be de- sired. It was remarkable illustration of what Nature, aided by skillful cultivation,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
nontI, nf F. E. HVHe.

PUTNAM, Oct. 6.-Frederick E. Hyde, a leading democrat of this section, member of the state central committee of 1890 and a candidate for state senator, died at his home in Pomfret Center to-day after an illness of few weeks, aged about sixty. He has held number of offices in the gift of the party and was one of the most highly respected and well-to do citizens of eastern Connecticut.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
Did Not Bloom.

A large crowd collected in front of the house of Thomas Lyman at 91 Hallock street last night to witness the novel sight of a night-blooming cereus in blossom. The plant, which has one and not twenty one buds as claimed, did not bloom. The crowd were greatly disappointed, some having come all the way from the Seventh and Eighth wards.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
WOMAN,S EXCHANGE,
A Grand Opening Display of Art1cl
 for N0Yemher 4

Grand Opening Display of Art1cIes
 for November 4.
 The ladies in charge of the Woman's Exchange are arranging for fall opening to be held on the 4th of November. They will have choice display of articles suita- ble for the holidays-such as decorated china, inlaid wood embroideries and needlework of all kinds. On the same day and evening the managers of the Y. w. c. A. will receive the sums of money heretofore given at the pound party, which this year will be transformed into a general reception for the association and an opportunity of seeing the artistic dis play of the Woman's Exchange.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
LOCAL NEW s.
RrIef Mention.

William E. Penney is slowly improving in health.
 The Poultry association will hold no show the coming winter.
 The annual reunion of the Twentyffth regiment will be in Robert o. Tyler post hall, Hartford, October 22.
 William Knapp's dog Rover, in Southern New Marlborough, has killed thus far this season twenty five woodchucks.
 The assessed valuation of the oyster grounds of the state is $722, ,00O, and the annual tax amounts to about $7, ,22O.
 The Congregational church in South Glastonbury is being re-modeled and re- furnished at the cost of about &, ,000.
 James N Coe, superintendent of the Soldiers Home at Noroton, was in town Monday buying supplies for the institu- ton.
 Cards were issued yesterday for the we'd ding of Louis Edmund Wilcox and Miss May Clark, daughter of George l.. Clark, all of Meriden.
 Charles Carroll Sawyer, the well known writer of war songs, who died in Brook lyn Saturday, was born in Mystic, this state, in 1853.
 There were many hunters out in the woods on Fair Haven Heights yesterday morning looking for yellow hammers, but very few were taken.
 The next monthly meeting of the mana gers of the Home of the Friendless will be held at the home on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, at 3 o'clock.
 Miss Mabel Osborne, the talented corre- spondent of the Waterbury American and other papers, is visiting her relative, Mrs. Edwin D. Potter, at Locust Grove, West vile.
 A fine display of this season's styles in bonnets and hats will be seen tomorrow until o'clock in the evening in the win dows of Miss Phelps, the milliner, of 16e Orange street.
 Steamer Is hose carriage broke down on Howard avenue yesterday afternoon in re- turning from the fire. The rear axle broke short off and let it down to the ground. Fortunately no one was hurt.
 No rain has fallen in Norwich or vicinity since just month yesterday. The wate, in the reservoir is ninety-two inches below high water mark. Some of the mills have been stopped for want of water.
 A. R. Parshley, aged seventy-four years died very suddenly at his home on Mair street, Middletown, Monday afternoon He was senior member of the firm o1 Parshley & Co.,, one of the leading shoe firms of Middletown.
 L. D. Chidsey, president of the Retai Grocers' association, and N. A. Fullerton of the executive board, left for Boston yes terday to attend the great food and nsltl exposition there. They will be the guest of Benjamin Johnson, editor of the Ameri can Grocer.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07

Autumn winds may blow to-day, fail overcoats may be needed, but we are still selling summer fruits. Sixty baskets good Jersey and New York state peaches; one barrel large blue plums; Bartlett pears; crab apples, pine apples and watermelons are with us. Give us the order and we do the rest. J. B. HUDSON,
 At the Old Stand
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
Ford Stole a Horse.

Patrick Ford of Woodbridge yesterday stole a horse from Horace F. Francis of Westville and drove with it to Ansonia, where he was arrested. Chief of Police Ellis of Ansonia notified the local authori- ties of his capture and an officer will be sent to Ansonia this morning to bring Ford back to the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
New Haven Polo Club.

The directors of the New Haven polo club hold meeting in the parlors of the Elliott house on Friday evening to perfect arrangements for the coming season.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
FUNERAL HAmDEN.

Burial of Mrs. Henry 0. Leyerzapf.
 The funeral of Mrs. Maria Leyerzapf, wife of Henry c. Leyerzapf, took place from her late residence on Allen street, Hamden, yesterday afternoon, at 2:3O o'clock, and from St. Boniface R. c. church at o'clock, where Rev. Father Sshelee conducted the funeral services. There was very large number of friends and relatives in attendance. The floral tributes were very choice and numerous. The deceased was sister to MT. Henry Gruber, 8 well-known member of the Cleveland Base Ball club and whose home was formerly in this city, The pail bear CTS were Robert Jones, William Dorman, George Knaush, Thomas McHugh, Fred Marvin, Christ Henig. Messrs. Stahl & Hegel had charge of the funeral. The in. torment was in St. Bernard's s cemetery, this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
At St. pauUs Parish Home.

Last evening the ladies of St. Margaret chapter, Daughters of the King, assisted by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, held a sale at the St. Paul parish house. About one hundred and fifty partook of an excel lent supper, which was followed by con cert with the following program:
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
Reliable Clothing Less Than Cost,

The closing out sale of A. B. Dodge & Co.,, Fl Church street, will continue few days longer. Bargain" in suits and overcoats. Shelving, tables and mirrors will be sold at great sacrifice. "Take once. o3 At
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
Dancing school and Department.

Dancing School and Department.
 MT. Reilly gave the frst lesson of his regular school term October 1. Lost lessons made up to scholars wishing to begin at any time. For further par ticulars apply at Veru hall, 156 Orange street, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 6 p. m. o7 w,f,m If
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-07
Left of Stairs, Main Floor.

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 Left of Stairs Main Floor.
 You're acquainted with Mrs. Jenness-Miller-----or rather her dress reform ideas.
 Why are you going to get some of her prettiest patterns at halfprice2 Because the muslin underwear counter hasn't any more room for them. Must be a sacrifice of something, and they shall be that something" Among them are some of the daintiest dress-ideas for children. Nineteenth century dress-wis- dom proclaim them to be as healthily helpful to the child's growing powers as they are artistic in design and construc- tion.
 Pick as you please at just HALF PRICE. Center Counter, Temple street.
 "Wednesday and Thursday, these special Perfumery prices :: Alexander's French Perfume 15c OF. Woodworth's Perfume 19c. Atkinson's Perfume BOG. Chapel street, Front.
 Again:
 For Wednesday and Thurs day
 Three delightful Glove bar gains:
 Four button pearl glace Kid, with black embroidery, 9Sc pair. The very "toniest" thing in Gloves.
 "Foster" Lacing Glove in un- dressed kid. In black, tan, mode, brown and slate, 7sc pair. Little lot of ten button length French Suede, in tan, mode and grey, 75c pair. | Main Floor. |WMn'NEEY4MsDG'