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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
q JArrToR AppoINrED.

James IF. Carney Secures the Appoint
ment-The Present Incumbent Re-
cefved hut One V0te-Injunction
Proceedings VIII Probably Follow.
The joint committee appointed by the
court of common council for the purpose
Of selecting janitor for the city's part Of
the city hall held a meeting last evening
and made choice of James F. Carney,
brother Of John P. Carney, general reg
istrar, for the position. Alderman Kelly,
the present incumbent, was completely
thrown over, receiving but one vote for
the position.
Immediately after the meeting was called
to order Alderman Daley stated that in
case the committee made selection and
appointed a janitor it would not be a
legal appointment because the court
of common council could not delegate its
power to committee. He held that the
only power the committee had was to make
selection and recommend an appoint
ment, and the court of common council
could then either accept or reject the re-
commentator. He also held that by an
ordinance of the city it was the duty OF
and that if janitor was selected last even
ing it was probable that an injunction
would be brought against any one ap-
pointed to restrain him from performing
the duties of the Office.
On motion of Alderman Cunningham,
the committee voted to proceed to ballot
and the alderman from the fifth at once
placed James F. Carney in nomination.
Alderman Daley in a few well chosen
words, relating principally to the faithful
ness and good work of the present incum
bent, nominated Terrence F. Kelly for the
position. 49, @
An informal ballot was then taken, re-
sulting: Carney 5, Kelly l., blank 1. A
formal ballot following showed the same
vote, and, on motion of Alderman Gun
ningham, Mr.. Carney was declared the
unanimous choice Of the committee.
The committee was composed Of Mayor
Sargent, Aldermen Daley, Cunningham
and McGann and Councilmen Tracy, SUIT
Ter and Munson. t
Just what the next step in the matter
| will be is but matter of conjecture
though it is probable that Kelly will SUI
| out an injunction. Alderman Daley STATED
after the meeting that Kelly had been to con
suit him in reference to the matter of tax
ing out an Injunction, but whether h
| state. 1t would appear, however, that thi
step WILDE the next one to be taken il
the controversy. Meanwhile new devel
I opnents will be awaited with interest b,
| all parties concerned.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
Polo Notes.

Bridgeport plays here tonight and those
who attend will be sure of good game.
The leaders of the league will undoubtedly
draw good crowd, as both they and the
home team are putting up stiff games.
The cranks hope and the wise say that
the home team will win the game tonight.
The crowd also expect to gee ''Dumpy''
Williams and "Kid" Conway meet the
floor in very forcible manner.
Newcombe is on the lookout for bo!h,
and Wodtke. too, is alert. Messrs. Ley
don and Whiting are watching Conway,
and if he tries any more cute tricks he
will do penance for a while with soft
spot to nurse.
Dicky, Pierce will play with the Bridge
port team tonight and will probably make
things lively for all hands, but he can't get
past Legion or Whiting.
The attendance at the games lately has
been gradually increasing, but the merits
by far.
The game tonight will probably be a
good one and New Haven will in all proba-
bility win it.
Dunning has given up polo for good and
has gone home. He could not obtain his
release from the Hartford management.
Cunningham would like his release from
the Hartford management. He says he is
tired of polo.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
LAID AT REST.
Mrs. Wilcox, Widow of the Late
Colonel WILCOX.

Mrs. wilcox, Widow of the Late
Colonel WILCOX
The funeral of Mrs. Mary S. Wilcox of
Fair Haven, widow of the late Colonel
Joseph Wilcox, took place from her late
residence, No. rs Perkins street, attended
by friends from this city, Westbrook, Mer-
iden and other places. She was in her
eighty seventh year, and died from the
effects of a shock of apoplexy she received
few weeks ago. She leaves three sons
and two daughters. One daughter is the
wife Of William A. Beers, the photographer.
The other one is Miss Mary Wilcox, who
resided with her mother. Two of the sons
also resided at home. Rev. J. Lee Mitchell
officiated at the funeral, which was held in
in the forenoon on account of the many
funerals that day. The deceased was a
member Of the First Congregational
church. The interment was in the Fair
Haven cemetery in the family plot by the
side of the remains of her husband, who
died thirty years ago. One of the sons,
Alfred, served in the First Connecticut
Heavy Artillery, and Charles in the TWEEN
ty-seventh @. V. The late Colonel Wilcox
was chief engineer of the Fair Haven fire
department. many years ago and was forty
years ago colonel of Connecticut militia
regiment He was for many years a shoe
merchant in Fair Havan, in company with
his brother Austin.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
For Fire Comrnissioner.

A new candidate has appeared for the
position of fire commissioner on the repub-
1ican side. The numerous friends of VIII
liam A. Parsons are urging his name for
the honor and he is ably supported. He
has strong backing, especially in his own
ward, the Second. His adherents say they
are confident Of placing him in the posi-
ton. Mr.. Parsons is member of the firm
of Charnberlin & Co., the Orange street
furniture dealers, and he is an active and
enterprising business man and is also well
versed in city government, having been q
member of the board of councilmen fol
the past year.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
4 cHRasrmAs oANTATA.

An Interesting Musical Program and
christmas Entertainment At the
United Church Chapel Last Even-
Ing.
The Christmas observances Of the United
church took place at the chapel last even
ing, large assembly Of the members of
the church and Sunday school being pres
emit. ssChristmas: Past and Present." q
cantata, was presented in a most admirable
manner. It was gotten up entirely by the
young ladies and gentlemen of the church
and contains some beautiful music. The
costumes were both beautiful and appro-
pirate. The singing of Mrs. E. D. Dutton
and Miss Lille Mansfield was especially
excellent. The following is the list Of
numbers rendered:
Introduction.
Chorus-Merry Christmas Time.
Quartette or semichorus and chorus-Bring Back
Song and Chorus Beautiful Night.
Solo and chorus-Glory to God.
Trio and chorus-Alleluia.
Solo and chorus-Prayer.
Duet and chorus of shepherds-We Come.
Solo and chorus-Comes Our King?
Trio, the wise men-'Tis Shining Yet.
Ensemble, finale to part first-We Have Found
DuetIList to the Bells
Chorus-Holy Night.
Solo and semichorus-Sing Again.
Semi-chorus-Hurrah, We Are Happy.
Chorus-Hurrah, He is Coming.
Solo and chorus-A Saviour Born.
Final chorus-An Praise to Thee.
Christmas past was represented as tax
| ing place in Judea, when Rebekah,
prophecies and seeress, the daughter Of
Nathan the Wise, and Leah, her friend
| together with Esther, Miriam, the three
wise men Of the east, and the shepherds
hear the angel chorus and foretell the
coming of our Lord. The stage setting
was very good and the costumes were
beautiful and correct-espeeially those Of
Rebekah and Leah; parts assumed
by Mrs. Evelyn Dutton and Mrs
Walter Downes. Among the best singing
| voices may be mentioned those of Mrs
Dutton, soprano; Mrs. Downes, soprano
Mr.. E. Smith, baritone, precentor at the
United church; Mr.. George R. Montgom
| cry, tenor; and many others.
.Christnas Present" included gifts te
the Sunday school and some very pretty
| music admirably sung, Santa Claus visit
being very delightful event. The acting
| of the Rev. Mr.. Miles as Ben Hasan deserves
much praise.
The greatest possible credit is due to the
ladies and gentlemen who have so dill
gently worked up this cantata. Mrs
Downes and Miss Richardson and many
other ladies have shown unfailing energy
with excellent results-the singing anc
acting especially in the first part.
christmas PAST was admirable, ano
| the composition of Mr.. Caryl Florio wai
| in parts very lovely, notably t5ae solos Of
! Rebekan, Leah and Nathan. A charming
solo was sung in the second part, "Christ
mas Present." by Mrs. Downes as Anita
Miss Potter very delightfully."- accompanied
the singers, Mr.. Potter being leader of thu
music and welding the baton, not to men
| ton the excellent work of Mr.. Smith.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
The Double Tracking of the Derby
Road.
Alderman McGann s.Charmed.,
A damocratie f7eleoation from the Rridce

- AI0eFmAh WcG8Mu ''Cn8fmed.55
A democratic delegation from the Bridge
port board of aldermen, headed by City
Clerk Mullen, visited this city last evening
as committee from their party and pre-
scented to Alderman McGann very hand.
some Knights of Columbus pin as mark
of their esteem and thanks for the hospit-
able way in which they were entertained
by him on former visit to this city The
delegation was composed of President id.
Hair Of the beard Of aldermen, Alderman
S. Stutzer, Alderman Smith, President
Kelly of the board of councilmen and
Henry Blausfeld The delegation return
ed to Bridgeport on a late evening train.
Prior to their departure they were very
pleasantly entertained at supper at Heub-
iein,s by Alderman McGann.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
Rev. MIR. Hall,s Funeral.

MERIDEN, Dec. 30.-The funeral of The
late Rev. A. H. Hall, pastor of the Center
street Congregational church, took place
this morningat 11:30. The church was
packed with friends of the deceased. The
olergymen who took part in the services
were: Rev. Joseph Il. Twitohell and Rev.
DR.. Graham Taylor of Hartford, Rev. DR..
Cooper of New Britain, and Rev. Asher
Anderson of this city. The remains were
the l :35 train
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
Various Christmas Gifts.

J. D. Geek, the popular and skillful ar
fist of Grand avenue, received a number
of Christmas presents. He was also the
recipient of gift day or to ago, which
It was presented to him by his wife and
weighs nine pounds. Although the little
stranger will never probably be voter,
yet it is priced none the less by Mr.. and
Mrs Zeek
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31

Mr.. E. B. Sheldon Of Sheldon & Co.,
electricity pers, on Meadow street, has recent
ly made an invention which will be of in
terest to those who have the the mechan-
ical management of newspapers. It is an
adjustable base for electrotype plates. By
screw in one side of the block it may be
made to fit a column of any width. They
can also be readily adapted to the rotary
presses. Of course, its greatest advantage
will be to advertisers, who will only be
obliged to send the plates without the
base. They are already in use in many of
fees in this part of the country.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
A Wolf in Sleeps Clothing,

Some time yesterday forenoon a man,
who represented himself as priest, hired
team from one of the iverymen of New
Britain, promising to return at a stated
hour, and drove toward this city. He
failed, however, to return at the stipulat-
ed hour and general alarm for his appre-
hension was sent out. The team supposed
to have been stolen consists of small
bay mare, sidetop carriage, with blanket
and robe. The police of this city are on
the lookout for the wolf in sleeps cloth
inn
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
FOR THE HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Y. M. G. A. New Years Night.

Y.M. G. A. New Years Night.
Special preparation are always made by
the Y. NJ. G. A. to make the New Years
night pleasant one. This year an informal
program will be given from 6 to s O'Clock,
at which Professors Fowler and Bristol
will play piano duet, Professor Max Des-
auer flute solo, Professor Isidore
Troestwyk violin solo, tenor solos by
Mr.. E. .. Macgregor and piccalo solos by
Mr.. William Switzerland. After o'clock
there will be gymnasium exhibition.
A so1REE.
Friendship council No. 8, Knights and
Ladies' of Washington, give soiree at
Warner hall New Years eve.
PEQUoTs AND NEW HAVEN CLUBS.
Receptions will be given New Years
day by the Pequot Yacht club, and in the
evening by the New Haven Yacht club at
their respective club houses. ~
The Harmony club open their new hall
New Years night.
VETERAN FIREMEN. l-.i,
The Veteran Firemen and the Sons of
Veterans associations give reception at
their hall, No. 25 Insurance building, New
Years day. ~
OTHER EVENTS. -r
The Woman's Christian Temperance
union will hold reception for reformed
men and their families at English hall on
New Years Gay.
Miss Mabel Bennett will give New
Years party at Veru hall Friday evening.
On New Years evening Grand Canton
Sassacus No. l., P. NJ. I. o. o. F., will give
its tenth annual New Years reception at
Ssssacus armory.
MAYOR SARGENT TO RECEIVE.
Mayor Sargent will keep open house to-
morrow, New Years day, from 5 p. m. to
10 p. m, the same as last year, and will be
glad to see any members of tho city gov
eminent and others at his house between
those hours.
IN BEHALF OF THEIR EMPLOYEES.
The gross receipts of to-day at the
Monopole will be divided among the nine
employees. The management reports
very prosperous season. It is expected
that $25 to $50 will be Melted each man.
Mrs. John Champion, Mrs. James R.
Lyon and Miss W. J. Riggs win receive
with Alderman Lowe and wife on New
Years day, from Up. m. to IL m.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31

Ladies', clean your kid gloves with Nous
quetaire glove cleaner. For sale only by
VIM. Nicely & Co., sole agents in New Ha.
ven for the Xavier Jouyin kid gloves. AL
the latest novelties continually in stock
Gloves fitted to the hand.
NIL tn tn sat If
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
One Hundred Years.

THE CHIMES WILL HONOR THE EVENT.
Mrs. Palmyra Cotton of Waterbury, for
many years resident there and commu-
meant of St. Johns church, will celebrate
on New Years day her Tooth birthday.
She is in fairly good health. The chimes
of st. Johns church will be rung at 10 m.
in honor of the event.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
The Posto6lce NEW years Day

On New Years day the postofice and
branch at Fair Haven will close at IL
o'clock noon, except stamp window at
main Office, which will remain open until 1
o'clock p. m.
ter arrival of western mail.
Carriers window open from to 8 D. m.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
LOCAL NEW s.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
Mayor Sergeant is at work on his an
nual message.
Start the new year with pair of new
Royal So shoes.
The Candee rubber mandatory shuts
down to morrow or Saturday.
Henry Oliver of Bristol was buried yes
terday. It is as yet a question whether he
committed suicide or not.
Professor George B. Stevens of the Di-
vinity school is making visit to his
former home at Spencer, New York.
Mr.. John Steele Of 70 Nash street is Sc
riously i'll with nervous prostration and
his wife is also i'll with imfammatory
rheumatism.
The Rev. William De Loss Love has re-
ceived a Christmas present of $3.50 from
church, Hartford.
E. D. Bassett, jr., principal of school
at Bel Air, Md, and Miss Lottie Bassett of
Philadelphia are spending the holidays at
their home, 427 Temple street.
Mr.. g. G.. Ames of 212 Grand avenue,
Fair Haven, who has been seriously ill for
the past week, is now able to attend to his
duties at the Candee rubber shop.
Ex-Governor Hoard of Wisconsin and
G. M. Winslow of Vermont are to address
the dairymen of Connecticut at their an
nual meeting in Hartford, January 10, 20
and 81.
George Whitworth was arrested yester-
day by Officers Wiser aud Daily on the
charge of stealing two coats of the value
$13 from the store of Levi Morris, 121
State street.
The Manhattan Athletic club, with
whom the Yale and Princeton football
arrangements are in difficulty over the
division of the receipts for the Thanksgiv
ing Day games, are in other financial diff
culties.
Sheriff Tomlinson of this city was in
Waterbury yesterday looking up the an
tecedents of Mrs. Munson, who was muir
dered in Shelton few days ago. To re-
porter he said that he had secured impor-
tant information relative to tho murdered
woman.
4Ao OuAe-AAo0es oAA 1@sOANn5 Al
this city, but there is no expectation of
quo warranto decision then. On the fol-
lowing Tuesday the court meets in Hart
ford, and probably the opinion will be
made public within day or two of the
judges assembling there.
Many who failed through sickness to
make their Christmas gifts will repair the
omission for New Years, and Burgess &
Burgess elegant stock and large variety of
beautiful fur NUTS, boas, caps, gloves,
shoulder capes, ETC., Is a great attraction
to buyers of useful New Years gifts.
The attention of financial institutions,
trustees, and individual investors is in
vited to the list of conservative invest
ment bonds offered in our columns by
Spencer, Trask & Co., 20 Congress street,
Boston. This house, already very favor
ably known in New York and Providence
as dealers in investment securities, has
added to its firm William Blodget and E.
P. Merritt of the firm of Adams, Blodget
& Co., and has succeeded to their business
in Boston, conducting general banking
business and dealing in first-class munich
bal and railroad bonds
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31

Professor William z. Townsend Of the
law school has left for Florida on the al
vice of his physician, DR.. g. A.. Lindsley.
Professor Townsend has been suffering
from the grip for several weeks. Shortly
before Christmas, while on Q business visit
to New York, he had second attack.
Rock Ledge, Fla, is his destination.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
Taken sick ON the Street

Harry Salesky, a young newsboy resid-
ing at 207 franklin street, was taken
seriously and suddenly i'll on Chapel
| street yesterday afternoon while selling
his wares. The police wagon was sum-
moned and the sick boy taken to his home.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
House Blown Down.

MERIDEN, Dec. 30.-During the wind
and rain storm last night a three story
frame building, in course of construction
on West Main street and owned by Simon
McMabon, collapsed. Mhe loss is $500 and
will fall on the contractors. 81
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
A Stamford Man Murders His Wife
and Attempts Suicide.

and Attempts Suicide.
STANFORD, Dec. 30.-This morning Nor
man Thomas, colored, fred three shots
into his wife's head and then attempted
suicide. His wife had left him and was
seeking a divorce, because of his cruelty.
He waited for her on the street, and sent
one bullet into her throat, second into
her chin, and a third crashed through the
back of the head. She cannot recover.
He fred two shots into his own head, but
neither wound is serious.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
Alderman Hitler in Two Roles.

The committee on lamps met last even
ing to take action on the petition of N. G..
OsF 'rne and DR.. G. Purdy Lindsey, trus-
tee- respectively of the Kingsley and An
thony funds, for the removal of the cleo
trio light corner College and Wall streets.
At the meeting President Dwight, Profess
sor Day and John G. North appeared in
favor of the retention of the light and
John W. Alling and George P. Ingerson in
opposition. The committee in executive
session decided to postpone action for the
present.
A funny incident Of the meeting came to
light when President Dwight, in the course
of his remarks, publicly thanked Alder
man Hitler for his efforts in securing the
light, and was interrupted by DR.. G. P.
Lindsey, who stated that Alderman Hitler
had assured him that he would do all in
his power to secure the removal of the
light. The light is particularly obnoxious
to the members of the Scroll and Key and
Delta Psi, to college societies, which occupy
two Of the corners on College and Wall
streets
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31

MILFORD, Dec 30.--Mrs. Charles Plat,
aged seventy, died this morning of grip.
She was very well-known here and well
liked e.%
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
Colonel whites Successor.
His Case Hopeless.

WILL1MANT1c, Dec. 30.-A surgical OPP.
Grafton was performed upon Judge Henry
Wales last night, which he went through
remarkably well and he is rather more
comfortable to-day, but his death is con-
siderad only q question of time.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31

We have just closed contract with a
crayon artist for !, 900 crayon pictures to
be taken before May l, and in order to fill
our contract we have put the prices down
to $3.50 in an elegant 1920 oak or compo-
sition frame. Every picture guaranteed
satisfactory or no sale; or to encourage
those selling teas in club orders we will
give the above with 20-pound club order;
samples and style of frame are now in our
show window. Centennial American Tea
company, 1853 State street, headquarters
for club orders. d15tf
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
More Comfortable.

Yesterdays Waterbury American says:
The Rev. Professor Russell is more COM
Portable to-day, and will be removed to ST..
Luke's hospital, New York, on the $40
train tomorrow morning, accompanied by
DR.. Holmes and his son; Gordon Russell.
The smoking compartment of the drawing
room car has been secured
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
The Stoddard Lectures

The Misses Harris, 181 Orange street, of
fer the remainder of their trimmed hats
and bonnets regardless of cost d31 St
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31
A Double Funeral.

Deacon Albert King and Mrs. King, an
estimable old couple of Enfield, died
Mrs. King on Christmas day and her hus-
band on Monday, of the grip. They had
beer married ffty-6ve years. The double
fureral took place at l: 80 p. m. yesterday.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-12-31

Call at Loomis' Temple of Music and get
q diagram of the seats in the Hyperion for
these lectures. @. NJ. Loomis' Sons, 833
Chapel street. d31 St