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Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
TESTIMONIAL CONCERT.

A Great Success-Miss Lena Hol-
 land Scores an Success
 at Her Debut.
 The testimonial concert to MT. J. P. Stack, jr., at the Hyperion last evening was success, musically and financially. The program was an excellent one through out and fully merited the applause with which the various members were received. Mime. Evelyn Oertel rendered her selections with all the skill and beauty of which her voice is capable and received a well mer- ited encore and beautiful basket of flow CTS. Miss Lena Holland created sensa- tion in her debut as a flute soloist. Miss Holland is the only lady flute soloist in Connecticut and her rendering of "The Swiss Boy" one of the most difficult flute solos written, would have put many a pro- fessional in the shade. The Arion singing society, the Schubert quartette, and Messrs. F. G. Guilford, Harry A. Hall and Good wal Dickerman were well received and de- servedly encored.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
New Fire Alarm Boxes.

A new fire alarm card has just been issued. It contains three new boxes and the transfer of another box making, when all are in circuit, 112 boxes in all
 Superintendent Smith will soon put the new boxes in circuit. They are: Al, corner of Davenport avenue and Stevens; 28l, corner of Court and State streets; 501, St. Francis Orphan asylum, which will be private box, snd 614, which was formerly located at the old almshouse and now will be relocated sAt the corner of Whalley and Winthrop avenues. -
 The box which is to be located at Court and State streets was petitioned for over six months ago. Tho petition was signed by over fifty business men in the vicinity, but the funds were short just then. The news that box i4 to be located there will be greeted with pleasure by the business men and the public in general as no box could be pulled for fire in that vicinity heretofore without calling the fire ap- paratus out of the way causing serious delay and perhaps serious lose. The other boxes were also greatly needed.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
A MYSTERIOUS CASE.

Was 1t Suicide or Accidental Death
 James DeGnan Drowned.
 Late yesterday afternoon the body of man was discovered at the west end of Long wharf, lying face down in the mud. The coroner was notified and the body by him ordered to be removed to the morgue at Lewis & Maycock's, where it lay for several hours unidentified. Late last night it was identified to be the body of James Degnan of Bridgeport, who has re- gently been visiting his brother Thomas Degnan, who lives at Ill Salstonstan ave- nue. James left the house on the after noon previous, was seen by policeman about o'clock and from that time noth- ing more was heard or seen of him. There were no marks of violence on the body. The indications point toward suicide, though it is possible the man fell off the dock accidentally.
 Degnan will be buried from Lewis & Maycock's this afternoon at o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
Special agntiees.
LATEST STYLES.

To one properly clad, this crisp cold weather is delight. Our business is to clothe Men and Boys, and we have every proper sort of attire for every conceivable use. Begin with Mems Suits, Mems Pan- taloons, Mems Overcoats, Mems Listers, Mems Reefers and Vests and Mems Fur nishing Goods. In each and all of these departments we are offering our patrons fine stylish, dependable goods, at prices unquestioned.
 In the Young Mems Department we can show the most extensive assortment of ''Tailor-Made" Garments in the famous Box overcoats, all grades and colors, to be found in the State, as we'll as an immense variety of the popular long Listers, full custom made, for one-half tailors' prices. Our Boys and Children's Departments are crowded with novelties in Suits, Over I coats, Listers and Reefers Children's Clothing is our GREAT SPECIALITY, and
 we are showing more than double the as-
 sortment this season than ever before.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
PRoCToR's OPERA HOUSE.
DIR. DAMON,
The Cause ofWonder

The grand work of healing the ills of human flesh goes merrily on by the new vitapathic process. Patients in all stages of disease are taken to Dr. Damon at BPS Chapel street, and right royalty are they repaid, for rarely indeed does one come away without being relieved of his or her suffering. This is the same specialist who treated upward of 200 poor sufferers with out hope of fee or reward at the Atheneum for so many weeks. This he did that he might fully demonstrate to the people of New Haven his ability to cure after all other systems had failed.
 One visit to this remarkable specialist will convince themost skeptical that he is well versed in the healing art. No invalid should fail to secure at least an interview with Dr. Damon if they would know what their chances were for relief or cure.
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Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
LOCAL NEWS.
 Rrief Mention.

Mrs. Tullace Hayden of Torringford has removed to this city to reside with her children.
 For the choicest cut flowers and floral decorations of all kinds go to F. s. Platt, 374 State street.
 Ladies, the Royal "walking boot" $2.9s, is worth two pair ordinary shoes. Only at 21 Church street, Harry N. Hughes, prop.
 The grand bazar given by the St. Aloy- sius T. A. B. society in Music hall was 8 financial success, over $300 being netted for the building fund.
 The seni-annual meeting of the National Savings bank was held yesterday after noon, when reports were read and the usual dividend declared.
 Secretary R. G. Bailey of the Connecti- cut Central Poultry association show, to be held at the opera house, Rockville, Janu- ary 8, and 10, has received entries of over 1000 birds from all parts of the country.
 Secretary Day, the most esteemed secre- tary of the board of education, returned recently from his vacation trip, his health but little improved. He spent some time at Lakewood, the great health resort of New Jersey.
 Horace Johnson, who has achieved dis fiction by his prophecies as to the weather is, so his neighbors believe, insane. He has been that way for some time, and a few days ago he became 80 violent that it was found necessary to put him under re- straint.
 MT. Goodwal Dickerman, whose readings were so acceptable to the large audience al the Hyperion last evening, has but just arrived from tour of California, and is visiting at tho home of Charles R. Frisbie, for the Southern New England Telephone company, on Home Place.
 In this revenue district Connecticut and Rhode Isand) 4,455, ,257 pounds of oleo margarine were used last year, most of ii in Rhode Island, Connecticut's law cutting it off in this state. The amount of reve nue collected from the oleomargarine pro duced in this district from July to Decem Der, 1890, inclusive, was $88, 355. .S6.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
OUT IN REDLANDS.
A Notable Financial Project-A Pro.
 posed Consolidation.

"A NVtAUAC " rAAahSA01 1IOJCCt-h ETOe
 posed Consolidation.
 Several meetings of the stockholders of the Bear Valley and Alessandro Develop ment company of Redlands, Cal, and of the Bear Valley Land and Water company have recently been held here, in reference to the consolidation of the two companies which has been in progress, and for which the Bear Valley Irrigation company has been formed. Frank E. Brown, the chief engineer, whose bold conception of this enterprise has placed him in the front rank of hydraulic engineers, is native of West Haven and was educated at Yale.
 The present Bear Valley reservoir, cre- ated by the construction of dam sixty feet high in mountain canon, has the capacity to cover 10000 acres to depth of twelve inches. It was constructed about seven years ago, and since that time the colony of Redlands has been fully estab- lished, largely composed of New Haven people. More recently the Alessandro colony has been undertaken by the com pany, of which the Hon. James Graham of this city is president. The de- mand for water has grown so rapidly that It has become necessary to largely extend their works. The watershed has capacity ten times as great as is utilized at present, and the company is preparing to erect dam just below the site of the present one, 120 feet high, furnishing a capacity of 461 ,000 acre feet of water, or 105, ,419, ,000,- 900 gallons. It will be, when completed, the largest artificial reservoir in the world, and of greater capacity than the ten largest reservoirs in America. The land upon which this water is utilized, while of very limited value in it's arid state, has proved to be exceptionally fertile, and from the statements that are made in regard to it's productions it has perhaps no equal in this or any other country as to it's intrinsic value. Areas embracing thousands of acres are yielding an average of $4OO net income annually per acre, and ranches of several acres are frequently producing $500 to $500 per acre of the citrus fruits. The company controls the water supply for the best portion of that district which is so graphically described by Charles Dudley Warner in the last three numbers of Harper's magazine, and the very large profits already realized by the company fully justify the extension and completion of the works in accord >ance with the original plan.
 The company presents it's advertise ments in our colums to-day, and already embraces among it's stockholders quite a number of the substantial men of New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
Entertainments.
HYPERION THEATER.

'The County Fair" company arrive from Poughkeepsie this morning. Numer- oue stage hands will place the scenery and race course into position during the day and everything will be in readiness for to- nights performance. The horses, with their grooms and stable boys, are quar- tered at Smedley Bro. B stables. The man agement promise to make the race unusu- ally interesting tonight by giving the winning jockey a handsome gold medal. The engagement closes Saturday night.
 That fine organization, the Boston Sym phony orchestra, will pay another of it's welcome visits to this city next Monday evening, when the third concert of it's series will be given at the Hyperion thea ter. A varied and exceedingly attractive program is announced, including Mendels- sohn's music to the Midsummer Nights Dream. Mrs. Nikisch will be the soloist of the evening, and will be heard in an aria from "Mignon" and group of songs with piano. The sale of seats is now pro gressing at Steinert & Sons music store.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 Madame and Augustine Neuville in "The Boy Tramp" play which has met with ST 5ht ouCCcso upoh euo IOau uuu III tue large cities, open tonight for half week. The Neuvilles are always sure of a cordial welcome at this house, where they have become general favorites. Augustine Neuville is an unusually fine comedian and gives limitations almost as clever as Nat Goodwin. He is handsome, graceful, has a fine voice and is a splendid actor.
 PRocToR's OPERA HOUSE.
 A large audience last night witnessed the first presentation in this city of an ex- tremely sensational play, "The Limited Mail" The leading character was taken by Miss Florence Bindley. She sings, dances and plays well. Jim Harland, Gan ambitious kid," was taken by Master Har- ry Blaney. He is 8 very nimble acrobat, and one of his specialties is an Indian club exercise with red-lght lanterns. Barney O'Brien is the funny man. Barney sweet ly gives "A Tale of Woe" The company is good one throughout and gave a de- lightful entertainment. "The Limited Mail" will be repeated tonight.
 Pauline Hall and her fine musical organ ization in the bright opera "Amorita" is the Saturday attraction.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
A NEW SKATING PARK

To be Opened Soon out Orange Street.
 The Amateur base ball league have de- cided to flood the base ball ground on the corner of Orange and Humphrey streets for the purpose of making skating park, which will be open as soon as the ice is in good condition. A small admission fee will be charged for the purpose of paying the necessary expense. It is presumed that the charge for admission will have the tendency to make the attendance more select than it would be otherwise.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
DAIRYmEN,s ASSOCIATION.

Program of the Annual Meeting to be Held in Hartford January 20, 21, 22.
 The annual meeting of the Connecticut Dairymen's association will be held in Hartford on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 20, 21 and g. The program of each days proceeding is as follows:
 TUESDAY, JANUARY %. 11:00 a. m-Address, by President Bowen. or S rsoss ana tar snn as5 P mraper on "o5gsnizstiS9 % p9 of, of Dairy '''e'eS'S Discussion. ii''D''' 'AA'''i' s:aop: m;,Paper on Frauds I in Feeding o'uns .''''' '.;siiI Discussion. I "' 0e'no''n'e" 7:ao D. m.-ssThe Dairy Cow :.,:;-sx..
 Discussion.
 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY a1. 1o:oo a. m. Pastures of connectieut,; .Discussion, ' S.'.'''',' - 11:o0 g. m.-..Pure- Milk from the Coy to the z o'nSaef n;sc,;ssion;; " oeut 1:30 p. m.-'The Babcock Milk Tester": a:so p. m..aarset, it's Cause and eurs..s. :. ...............;.:..:.. pr. N. Greasy
 Discussion. s:so s ?: m.-'Home vs Cooperative cEeaMe T1er,.n 7:so p. .Bactefia Prof H. W Conn
 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 10:30 a. m.-"Protection to Consumer and Producer of Dairy Products. Q. F. Ives
 Discussion. 11:30 a. m.-"The Dairyman's Profit, Where ia.cnssios Secretary T. g. Gold f:30 p. m.-"Results of Experiments at Storrs'. Professors Wood and Phelps q................ Opened by Charles W. Lee
 Discussion. .,..
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
January 8. 1891
VIM. NEELY & CO.
NEW H1vKx, Thursday, tan. s, 1881. Weakher To-Day - Faiy, noytherly sothrds.
THAT ssO,OO0 SURPLUS

First day of compulsory sale.
 Wonderful how quickly folks catch on to sale that is REALLY a sale.
 Bargains that ARE bargains al- ways bring the crowd.
 Cottons, linens and muslin underwear are the dainty open ing dishes.
 Discounts-enormous ones on plushes and wraps follow in quick succession.
 Numerous and notable econo- mics of all kinds crowd the sales brief busy life. While 1t lasts look to 1t. The duration of days are numbered.
 The $3o,ooo surplus can't hold out long.
 While we write yardsticks are flying.
 Seize the savings ere they slip from you.
 Fresh, interesting items in every sale-column.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
THAT COLD DAY

Twenty-Five Years Ago.
 Twenty-Five years ago to-day, January 8, (said veteran police officer last night was the coldest that New Haven had e1- perienced for more than a hundred years. It was on that day the block on State street, containing Lindsley's shoe store, burned, the fire breaking out about 5 o'clock in the morning. The firemen suf- fered intensely, as well as the unfortunate occupants, who lived in the rooms up- stairs.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
Funeral of Mrs. BisseIl,

The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Bissel oc- cured at 2:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon at her late residence on Rosette street. Rev. Mr. Muteh of the Howard avenue Congregational church and Rev. MT. Coote of Grace M. E. church oficiated. The floral tributes were beautiful and in pro- fusion. Her husband, Clarence Bissell, was too ill to attend the services either at the house or the intermept in Evergreen cemetery. She leaves, besides husband, two small children to mourn her loss. She was woman of high Christian char acter, loved and respected by wide circle of friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
FraternaI Visit and Installation.

On Monday evening members of Nathan Hale camp, Sons of Veterans, attended the installation of the officers of J. L. Upham camp No. 7, of Meriden, which was con- ducted by Colonel H. w. Vessels of Litchfeld, and on Tuesday evening" re- turn visit was paid to camp No. 1, and the following officers were installed by Captain R. w. Isbell of Meriden: Captain, B. H. Wooding, second lieutenant, A. W. Morris; members of camp council, A. w. Morris, 0. J. Morris, w. Bassett; first ser. geant, G. A. Gould; chaplain, W. A. Bas. sett; quartermaster sergeant, A. E. Lin. coin; color sergeant, J. D. Bishop; princi pal musician, 0. L. Gould; camp guard G. A. Tucker; picket guard, w. G. Hub bard.
 The division encampment will be held at Bristol, Conn.,, February 6, 1891.
 The camp received an increase of three members at this meeting
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
P. n. c. Of A

The white degree of this order was con- ferred for the last time, according to the old ritual, at the hall of Camp No. last evening, on about thirty candidates from the different camps. This qualities most of the members of the red degree to receive the blue at the meeting in the CouRIEE building tomorrow night.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
Thursday, January 8, 1891.
WEATHER RECORD,
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTNENr, ~ OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, DC, 8 D. m., Jan. 8, 1s91.l For Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont: Fair, northerly winds slight changes in tempera- ture.
 For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connectl- cut: Fair Thursday, snow Friday, northerly winds, stationary temperature For eastern New York: Fair Thursday. snow Thursday night Friday, winds shifting to northeasterly, stationary temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
Hartford Stiu Lo,ine.

HARTFORD, Jan. 7.-The polo game to- night was poorly played. The Meridens won easily by score of 6 to- B. Sword and Curley each made twenty-two stops. Two fouls were called on Meriden,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
Captain Ford Appointed Clerk.

CaptHtH FOTU APPOIHSoU CIeFKs
 J. Birney Futile has resigned his posi- ton assistant city clerk in the common pleas court in order to report the legisla- this season. Captain Ford. inspector of rifle practice on Colonel Dougherty's staff and formerly captain of the New Haven Grays, has been appointed to the position.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08

ny NON 1AHVoH OOAICIAEos
 The New Haven Conclave No. 79, of the I. o. of s. w. M., last evening elected officers for the ensuing term as follows: o. M., P. Weber; K., Charles Geider; F., E. Kroner; secretary, F. Michahelles; treasurer, s. Schue; trustees, E. Graffun- der, L. Sidewalk, H. Hoffmeister.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08

During their mark down sale Brook < Go, Chapel corner State street ,are sacr1- { iow cost and handsome reductions in every line. s
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08

So many have been cured of rheumatism hv Hoods Sarsaparilla that we urge. all 1ho suffer from the disease to try this medicine. -
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
DOINGS IN DRESS GOODS.

Dress Goods have been cut to the pleasantest prices.
 Elegancies at cost and less. Never were such price-bottoms touched.
 Examine" Wool Suitings. Three hundred yards only, tan shades, 4 inch widths.
 They're in soc qualities down to l2.c the yard.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE On Humphrey Street Tuesday Eve-
 ming.

A very delightful little affair occurred Tuesday evening at 1O1 Humphrey street. It was birthday surprise to Miss Case, and the surprise was genuine. A large number of her friends were present and the evening was made @ merry one.a Danc- ing was indulged in and music as well ad- ded to the pleasures. MT. Nettleton sang two very pleasing selections and at the piano Miss Bradley and MT. Sperry pre- sided. A progressive tsddle-de-winks par ty was formed, the honors of which were carried off by Mir. Netlteton and Miss Fowler. Refreshments were served and the party adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
To Resume To-Day.
By New Hayen ConcIave.

BRANFoRD, Jan. 7.-The Branford lock works, which have been closed for the past few weeks, will resume work tomorrow
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08

GeneaI opinlon in Europe: Eat plenty of Mao UrquAxhtb Worcestershire 6AuOe. ThiD cole hEaasd 1nGliah saues now foEsAle atyour grocR
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
Platt For Senator.

HARTFORD, Jan. 7.-The house at 5 o'clock took a recess until 10 o'clock to- morrow. The republican caucus unani- mously renominated o. H. P1att for United States senator
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
DO YOU LIVEIN TOWN /?

If SO send your children to our store and we will give them blank to get orders for % pounds of Tea or Baking Powder and then they can get 8 gilt hunting case watch, nicely engraved, par Tor lamp, a chamber set or tea set. If you dont live in town send your order to us with postal of the above articles that you wish ard will charge nothing for package. We guarantee all our goods to suit or money refunded. Send all orders to
 GIBSON AMERICAN TEA COMPANY,
 4O6 state Street.
 nRoRTEns or xUE TEAS.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08
AFTERNOON IN THE SENATE.


 Shortly after 12:3O o'clock the senate came to order again and Senator Fox of the Eighth stated for the committee on canvass that they had not yet been able to make report and desired more time, which was allowed them, while the senate still continued in session.
 Senator Clark of the Twenty first moved that recess be taken, but his motion was lost, and the committee said they would makes report in few minutes.
 Senator Fox of the Eighth said the com mittee appointed to canvass the vote of eenators were ready to report, and their report was as follows: The committee upon the canvass of votes for senators would respectfully report that they have discharged their duties and find the canvass of votes as made and presented to the senate by the canvassing board to be correct and recom- mend that 1t Dc accepted and ordered on file in the secretary s office:
 x. N. J; 4. FGH; sa5;xw4r, Committee.
 Representatives Hotehkiss of New Ha- ven and Judson of Fairfield then notified the senate that the house was ready for business. Senator Pierce of the Fourth moved and seconded that the joint resolution p6ssed n the morning refexring to the
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-08

rHnrn MONTHS $1.60; ONE MONTH, 6O cents; ONE WEEK, 10 cents; SINGLE COPIES, 3 cents. ..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-16
A Scared Hired Man.

A native of the verdant isle, who had
newly arrived in America, was hired by
a gentleman as q gardener The coun-
try place on which he was to work was
on the shore of Long Island sound, the
waters coming to within few rods Of
the house. Besides his care of the gal
den, Pat was supposed to be the custo
dian of an ancient donkey, who had
many eccentricities, and who Pat de-
clared to be the "cleverest basic that
liver wore a tail" One evening, as the
family were at dinner, the Irishman
came tearing up the veranda and into
the hall. "Come quick, sorl" he cried,
through the open door. "Come quick.
The ass is in the say, and a-lepping to
get out" And hurrying his master to
the shore he pointed wildly to the
creek, where, in the placid summer
waters, a school of porpoises were roll
ing in uncouth gambols, looking really
not unlike an enormous beast strug-
Cling in the waves. New York Tri-
bune
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-07-16

10 this point comes the worn ana
weary capitalist, with his household and
his hemorrhages, his income and his in
somnia. He comes to swap his scudi for
q few stolen afternoons this side the
non-dividend declaring grave. 1t is a
good place for that, but better still for
those who have been wiser and who
came earlier
The tar VINEYARDS Of this state are well
known everywhere, and rank with those
of Europe as to adhesive qualities and
bouquet The mule also fourishes here,
and it is well to take day off while he
is doing so The mule is rarely found
associated with his own kind here, but
is oftener hitched up with highly
mortified horse, or sometimes a budding
heifer OF two or three summers.
This North Carolina mule has never
been entirely satisfied with the terms Of
surrender at Appomattox, and it has
imbittered him a good deal, so that in.
stead of taking up the duties and obliga
tons of life and winning success fol