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Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
THE BLUES

Drilling and Making Preparations
For Their Annual Ball.
A very large number of the members of
the National Blues were at the drill of the
company last evening. During the eve
ming the members of the reception COM
mittee met and made further arrange
ments for the grand ball which is to be
held at the armory on Monday evening,
February %. The ball will be attended
by many military officers from New York,
Hartford, Providence and other cities,
who will by their appearance in full uni
form add to the beautiful scene which the
dancing floor will present on the evening
of the reception.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
For Dyspepsia.

Use H0Fscford's Acid Phosphate.
Dr.. F. 81. Welty, Hamilton, Va, says:
ri have tried It frequently and always
with most satisfactory results. Nothing
IL equal to it for treatment of dyspepsia
and various complications resulting from
disorders originating in the stomach.
consider it invaluable. JIG 3t cod St 1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

WATERBURY,, Jan. 81 At $3.50 this
morning Officers Bannon and Brickett dis
covered Thomas Burns, an ex-convict, in
the act of burglarizing a saloon on Burn
ham street. Burns served five years in
the state prison at Wethersfeld for dar-
ing burglary committed at Sandy Hook.
He was released about three months ago.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
Fasttd1ous Omcer Orr.

Morris and Miaco's City Club Burlesque
company have many tasteful posters
which are displayed about the city. One
of these, good likeness of Clara st. Maur,
caught the fastidious eye of Officer Joseph
Orr ss he gazed through Church street
show window last night. He thought the
attire of the footlight favorite was too
scant and confscated the bill to show to
City Attorney Daley. Up to late hour
last night the city attorney had not rend-
cred his decision upon the moral effect of
the attractive ithograph.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
Entertainments.
HYPERION THEATER.


''The Twelve Temptations" Gilmore's
second edition of the fairy spectacle, will
be seen on Monday night. Since here last
the production has undergone SO many
changes in the line of trick, mechanical
and scenic transformations, ballots, spe-
cialties, marches, costumes and music,
which practically make it a new piece.
The ballet corps of forty dancers render
six new pieces. The specially acts are new
and excellent.
Russells comedians in the great New
York and Chicago success, "The City Di-
rectory," come on Wednesday night.
Sol Smith Russell is due on February B.,
and w. H. Crane in "The Senator" on
February.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
A packed house greeted the Henry Big
Burlesque company, which opened half
week last night. The clever first part,
Reception at the Grand HOTEL" and ''The
Con dollars" roaring burlesque, en-
comprised fine list of specialties, in
which were seen Herbert Crowley, Will
West, Eldora and Nellie Nering, Clark and
Williams, the Sisters CORTLAND, Charlie
Macdonald, the Dewitt Sisters, NettieV ON
big and Louise Bliss and the Noake sis
tiers. Texerkanas, the dancer, is feature.
The company is well costumed and series
of interesting tableaux added much to the
performance. 81 .4T.f -
Morris & Miaco's City Club Burlesque
company, including many old-time favor
ties, opens next Monday. '--efEr
@"One of the Finest" is due on Monday
night. q -
PRoCToR's OPERA HOUSE.
George Wilson's minstrels, with Leo
Benedict, Frank E. McNish, Hi Tom Ward
Dan Quinlan, Will Walling, Charles F..
Shattuck and many other minstrel celebri-
ties, opens this house Saturday afternoon
with two performances. - T.
r. D. Mclean and Marie Prescott come
on Monday and Tuesday nights.
Life is Misery
To thousands of people who have the faint
of scrofula in their blood. The agonies
caused by the dreadful running sores and
other manifestations of this disease are be-
yond description. There is no other rem
edy equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla for scrof-
ula, salt rheum and every form of blood
disease. It is reasonably sure to benefit
all who give it q fair trial. Be sure to get
Hoods.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

Rev. A. F. Brown of Belfast, Me-, aged
thirty-five, of the Church of: God at
Monroe, while operating circular saw
yesterday, was struck BY slab Of wood
and killed. . 49,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
For the Medical school.

By the will of the late DR.. Alvin Talcott
of Guilford Yale university will get the
$4,000 which DR.. Talcott provided some
time ago for the endowment of Greek
professorship, the will providing for the
immediate payment of that fund. The
doctors medical library, however, is be-
queathed to to the Yale medical school land
these books are probably worth several
thousand dollars.
The New Haven Colony Historical
society will receive DR.. Talcott's exhaus-
tive genealogical work in relation to the
people of the town of Guilford
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

Fur capes at less than cost at Brooks &
Co.'s, Chapel, corner State. Hats. trunks,
umbrellas and satchels at your own price
u clear them out.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
VIM. Nicely q co.

A GLOVE CHANCE.
No Glove advance.
Just as they were before the
tariff.
Ladies' Gloves of fine French
kid with Foster lacing, black
only, at 8sc the pair. Actually
worth $l.25.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

Shirts, in open and closed fronts.
These special sale prices bring
you greater economies than ever
in them.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY.

Clothing-"Hub" Clothing House.
CiGarsHEdw. E. Hall & Son.
DR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Daily Chat-Wm. Nicely & Co.
EurS-Brooks & Co.
Funiture-Brown & Durham. So
For Rent-7S Church StreetcF: w. Benedict.
For Rent-Flat-F. W. Benedict.
For Rent-Barn-Yale, Bryan & Co.
0roceries-D. M WEIGH & Son.
Groceries,. n. Kearney.
Hood's SarsapariIla- Druggists.
Probate Notice-Estate of James Flynn.
Salvation Olaf Druggists'.1
Streets Perfection Goods-At Grocers'.
Wanted-Man-Box 842, City.
Wanted Second Hand Safe-Box 1873.
wanted Situation-M. G., 651 Grand Avenue.
Wanted Situations-775C Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

Mean temperature. 43.
Max. temp, 81 min temp, IS.
Precipitation, 100 inches.
Max velocity of wind, 45-S.
I Total excess or deficiency of temperature since
January l, -.35 degrees.
Total excess or deficiency Of precipitation since
Jan. 1, II. SO in.
H.J.COX, Observer.
Note.-A minus sign II preflxed to thermom-
eter readings indicates temperature below zero.
"T' in connection with rainfall indicates
sSnow is melted and resulting depth of water
not known.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

# INDICATIONS FOE TO-DAY.
war DEPARTNENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERvIcE,
WASHINGTON, DC, 8 p. M, Jan. q, 1884,
For Maine, New Hampshire: and Vermont:
Rain or snow; westerly winds.
For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connec-
ticut: Generally fair on Friday, colder, westerly
winds.
For eastern New York: Fair; clearing In north
ern portion, colder, westerly winds
Local weather Report.
FOR JAN q, 1881.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
In Meriden.

MER1DEN. Jan. 22.-It rained "big gunsD
here to-day and Harbor brook. rose two
feet in two hours. At noon time the wa
ter was within two inches of the main belt
of the Britannia shop and when the men
returned from dinner the belt was cut in
rest of the day.
The Meride1 Silver Plate company had
to shut down4heir works this noon on ac-
count of the flood of water in their estab-
lishment. Many. houses and barns here
abouts are flooded N a ...
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
THREE YOUNG THIEVES.
Boys of Fourteen Attempt to Rob a
RrnD Store.

Drug Store.
Three young boys, all about fourteen
years of age, attempted to rob the confec-
tionery case at the drug store of A. R.
Leighton, at 1888 Chapel street, yesterday
afternoon. They were Henry Lyman, who
lives at 70 Eaton street, William Parnaby
of SO Whalley avenue and Fenton Harris
of "a Eaton street. The druggist nabbed
them. They are now under $50 bonds
each
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
Funeral of j. H. Brown.

The funeral of James H. Brown, son of
our late esteemed townsman Charles
Brown, took place at the Grove street
cemetery. He will be remembered by
many of our citizens as telegraph oper-
ator in the Western Union Office and
was considered quite an adept in his
profession and by his kindness and
genial disposition won him many friends
who will feel sad to hear of his demise.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

Geneal opinion in Europe: Eat plenty of Mac
Urquarht's Woncestershire Sauce. This cele
be.ts''i Eusjs sance nov roy sale At your Grnrsr
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
washouts Near PIa1nvilIe.

WATERBURY,, Jan. 22.-At 7 o'clock last
evening the dam near Plainville on the
New York and New England railroad
gave way and tore away about ninety
feet of the track. Traffic between this
city and Hartford is shut off and the
railway officials say will not be resumed
for several days. Numerous washouts on
the roads west of this city occurred, delay
ing traffic, but they have been repaired by
large gangs of men, and trains are now
rr1nninp as usT1al
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

IN 1rI08epOfte -
BRpaEroRT, Jan. n. The storm n this
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
Bridge Carried Away.

HARTFORD, Jan. 22.-The big storm and
thaw made the Park river rise at an unpre-
cedented rate. At 10 o'clock it had
reached higher point than it is remem-
bered to have ever attained before. One
small bridge, few miles up the river is
gone, and another larger one is threatened.
Parts of Bushnell park are flooded and the
water stands to the depth Of nearly two
featuring works Of the Pratt 81 Whitney
Go. A loss to the works of several hun
dred dollars has been .causeds The fierce
wind has again badly damaged the wires,
which has as yet had not been thoroughly
repaired since the sleet storm.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

MUCH DAMAGE DONE IN WATERBURY.
WATERBURY, Jan. 22.-Great loads of
ice are filling the rivers, the storm in
creases and the water is rising continually.
Nearly fifty merchants are suffering from
flooded cellars and the damage to stock
will aggregate $4,000. Several factories
have been obliged to stop their power on
account of high water.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23
The Flood in Seymour.

SEYMOUR, Jan. 22.-The great rain
storm which prevailed to-day has caused
the largest food known in many years.
The Naugatuck river is a rushing torrent.
Broad street is submerged and many
houses flooded,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-23

CITY IB very B6VeTe' HuHper oI IaIBe
vessels sailed into the harbor this morning
for safety. The tide here is unusually high
and it is feared that much sdemage will be
Danbury Flooded.
MUCH DAMAGE IN ALL PARTS OF THE CITY.
DANBURY, Jan. pa terrific rain
storm, accompanied by high winds, pre-
vailed here to-day and is doing vast
amount of damage. The water in Still
river has risen above the banks and lower
floors of factories along it's boundaries are
flooded. In all parts of the city cellars
are flooded and streets are about impassi-
BILE. The schools are closed and business
is practically suspended. It is reported
that several washouts have occurred on the
New York and New England road east of
hera
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
CITY COURT.

Twelve cases were brought before
the recorder and ST. in fines were as
sessed. Two cases were dismissed
and one continued.
q. Kuhlan, interfering with an of.
that he had hold of a policeman.
Ellen Richardson, disorderly, 81
She knocked all of the window panes
out of a negro mans window with
stones.
r. Leal, drunk and disor derby, con,
tinued.
Fred Mobiles, disoI derby, dismissed
Thos. Webster, dIsorderly $40. He,
with a number of other negro men
tied papers to o dogs tail and set fire
TO lie. There will be few more ar.
rests made ON account of this.
Will Fisher, drunk and disorderly
SIS.
Joe Wilson, drunk and down, So.
K. w. Bnggs, drunk and disorder
ly, $40. He was arrested for stealing
S. from woman in one of the houses
of i'll repute across the creek. He
said that it was q case of mistaken
identity, but both the women swore
he was the man.
John Burt, drunk and disorderly ,S5.
Otto Folgner, disorderly, 81.
VIM Cameron, vagrant, 81. He
wanted the judge to let him leave
town, but that worthy decided that
he was needed to work for the city
so he will be compelled to remain
with he for while at least.
Louis Casaway, disorderly, $40. He
will have his case appealed. This is
another of the handsome gang who
set fire to paper tied to dogs tail,
Just to see him run" They are all
very well dissatisfied at the outcome
of their little joke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
A Runaway.

Two clerks of Mr.. Wolfson had a
day off yesterday and took a buggy
and went ous to gather pecans. Re-
turning with a sack full, the horse
ran away coming down Main avenue
on Tobin Hill and ran all the way
down Acequia street, until it struck
Cecil GerhardPs buggy in front Of
the Alamo cement depot. Mr.. Ger.
hsrdt was thrown out and severely
bruised. His buggy was also broken
The young men were thrown ont on
Tobin Hill and the buggy wrecked.
The pecsns remained in the buggy
and were not scattered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
The Fire,

The fire department were called out
this mornidg at about O'clock by an
alarm turned in from box II. corner
of South Flores and Gilbeau streets.
On arriving there they discovered the
fire in the Black Elephant saloon, at
the corner of South Flores and Nueva
streets. The fire was located under
the tin roof, which had to be torn off
before it could be gotten at. After
tearing up the roof the water was
turned on and the fire soon extln-
guished. Very little damage was
done except to the roof.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
Motor Car DeraiIed

Motor car No. 76, Collins, Motor
man, lett the track on Alamo plaza,
yesterday afternoon and crashed into
express wagon No. SO, owned by a
man named Weber. He partly got
out OF the way but the car demolish.
ed his wagon and nearly caused a
runaway. The car was stopped by
running into a telephone pole at the
curbing of the garden, and was con-
siderably damaged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
Another Effort

A mass meeting of citizens to decide
on German Day celebration is ap.
pointed to convene Nov. 2lst at Mis-
siou Garden.
Last night committee consisting
of G. A. Goeth, w. Hoefii g, ST., and
Nat Lewis, was appointed to call on
the business men and see if they can
subscribe to liquidate the old debt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
Grand Lodge

The Grand Lodge of the Odd Eel
lows of the state meets in San An
tonic next February. The local lodge
will give the Grand Lodge a ball,
banquet and suitable souvenirs of
their visit, and are DESTROYS of having
every member contribute toward the
entertainment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
Broke Jail,

Yesterday evening about 6 o'clock,
while the Fashion theatre band was
playing its loud strains near the city
hall, number of prisoners in the city
Jail in the basement, forced open one
of the doors and escaped. They have
not yet been recsptured. The police
men on guard did not know of it I'M
til one of the prisoners came up stairs
and told of the escape.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
BnOmed the Mayor.

Ell Eco, a Spanish weekly paper,
came out yesterday with full page
write-up of Mayor Callaghan, very
complimentary, with his, or some-
bodys, photograph, printed in the
middle. Under it was the label, in
"letters of gold" 'El Mayor Bryan
Callaghan." 1t created something of a
sensation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
County Court.

The county commissioners this
morning allowed several paupers
provisions. Also invited the State
Farmers Alliance to hold their next
annual meeting in San Antonio. Paid
for more wild animal scalps. and in
vited all cement dealers in the city to
meet the court tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
Inquest,

Justice Heron yesterday held an
inquest On the body of the child of
Mollie Walker, living on Kerr Hill.
The child had been an inmate of the
Orphans Home, but was ill and died
at its mothers house, without the at
tendance of a physician.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-10
v. LORRA, THE TAILOR,

Announces to his friends and customers
that he has received a shipment of 500
patterns of pants goods and 800 pat
suItings. Fine pants will be sold for IS TO
Sl2. Fine dress suits and black diagOnalS
a speciality. Satisfaction and fit guaran-
teed beyond question. S-25 If
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-17

Mr.. GINS lander. of Tarboro. y. c., is visit
ing his brother Mr. VI. Iander.
Miss Lily Volkmann is visiting friends in
Portsmouth.
Mr. #. W. Bullifant and bride Miss Col
cote Brchett. of Richmond have reached
Their home in Suuy county from their North
crn trip.
Tie entertainment given by Miss Arents TO
the Ladies Aid Society of St Andrew church
was a delightful affair II took place at
"Westbrook' Major Lewis Cunters lovely
country nome
Westminster Sunday school had It's annual
picnic at Forest Hill Park yesterday.
Mr.. Alfonzo Gentry, who was badly hurt
several months ago at Belle Isle, IS able to
walk about on crutches.
This is the twcnty-seventh anniversary Of
the BIG engagement IN front of Petersburg, IN
which the Blues bore a distinguished part.
Among the wounded were Captain Charles =.
Bigger, captain J.. d. Levy ana Air. W. ~
Cheslerhah.
Messrs w. i. Crump and ID. D. Quinn have
returned from the international 1ypograph-
zeal Union WAI'h met III OSloH.
Mr.. Allan Talbot has gone north on bust
ness.
M. cooo,a proehvtorion cbnrch will he
l"0 2-ooHN s,-,,,,- f. ra,,,at;o,,
g T.. pa .o1,ointad and racarnete9 NE
IL VIZ ne iTi'i iIi',t j,o ,l,,,,d,oJ boforo
WORK Will probably lot DC commenced Oelore
august.
Bishop Van de Nyycr expects 10 pay an or
fcial visit to Rome next year It will then he
ten years since the Pope received an episcopal
visit from the head OF the Richmond diocese.
The ladies of West View BAPTIST church
viii ,,ive y lawn party on the grounds of Mr.
/ Watson Phillips. on West Main street June
18th. Eth and 18Th. with afternoon entertain
e.. q
Mr. n u Uororove and bride have returned
o.. H.. l;t,,
1-..,7. L.. -.4.,~oo.7 sro,,
Miss NJ. H. NIllhali mas IeIuIHeu 4Lon
stanton where she attended the commence
mcnt of the Deaf, Dumb and BIND institute.
Among the pupils OF the past season was
Miss Bessie lsbeIl, OF Richmond.
Tho .Iunior Order OF United American
Mechanics held Lodge Of Sorrow at Corcoran
Hall on Twenty-ffth Street last evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-17
In the Courts.

Ch0ncerv Couri.-A deed Of trust has been
filed from William G. Bracket 20 Julien II.
Layne. The Liabilities are about $500. the
only preference being note for -27j.l6, held
by the Planters National Bank. The prop
terty consists Of store at III north Elgh-
teenth street.
C.tl Circuit Cout.-ln the suit Of Dals-
heimer 4 Bro. against Gngg u Cross Juds-
ment was rendered yesterday for the plaintiffs
for Sl62
Pohre CONT Eddie Jones (colored).
charged with causing the death Of Elizabeth
holmes lcolored) by throwing lighted
lamp al the deceased. Case continued until
to-day 10 await the verdict Of the Coroner's
jury
j. T Haggert. charged with feloniously as
saulting j. Humphrey The offence was com
mitted some time ago at the Allegheny shops,
and the case has several times been continued
on account OF the injured man being unable
to appear Yesterday morning in court it
was stated that Humphrey had lett the city.
The case was continued until June seth, and
an attachment was Issued for him.
Mary Ondley. with many aliases lcOlOredl.
CHARGED with half a dozen cases Otpetit larceny.
She Was convicted in two cases and given SIX
months IN Jail for each. The other charges
were dismissed
Charles Bell. assaulting Henry Christian.
Fined - and costs.
Major Lomax and Sheppard Epps, drunk.
Fined q each and costs.
H5l-ico County C0Wf.-This court was IN
session but a short time yesterday. The case
of William and Harvey Taylor, charged with
assaulting Thomas Clayton, was continued
until the next term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-17
NEWS FROM MANCHESTER.
Notes OF Interest Culled From tho Other side
of the Water.

Mrs. Shotwell, wife Of Mr.. A. d. Shotwell,
of this city. died yesterday morning at her
home on Cowardin avenue, after long illness
which she bore with Christian faith and
resignation.
Israel Sydney. the negro who was arrested
for robbing the hen-house Of Mr.. Joseph
Mann. was yesterday morning given sixty days
in Jail by the Mayor.
The contract for building the factory for
the Manchester Preserving. Pickling and Can
ming Company was given out yesterday alter
noon to Mr. West The work on the building
will be commenced at once. and 1t IS expected
that the factory will be in full operation next
month.
The saw mill recently operated by Mr.. A. /.
Pulliam, in Chesterfield, was sold at public
auction Monday.
1t was bought by Mr.. Lush, who lives on
the Farmville and POwhatan road, and the
price paid was $500.
Mr. A. r. Snellings is having the store cor
ner of Twelfth and Hull streets (Burk's cor
ner) neatly fitted up for drug store. lie
will run this store IN connection with his
drug store in Swansboro.
A number of the friends in this city Of Cap
tain David Moore went out 10 Chesterfield
Yesterday afternoon TO attend the funeral Of
little Lala Moore, whose death occurred night
before last.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-17
MRS. CLEMENTS CLASS.
Musical Entertainment at the Young Mems
Christian Association.

large and interested audience witnessed the
closing exercises Of the Richmond Conserya-
tory of Music in the large hall of the Young
Aen's Christian Association. Under the skill
fu leadership Of Mrs Is. A. Clements the
s. hool has enjoyed a session of unusual pros
perity.
The programme embraced readings and yo-
cal and instrumental music, and the vigorous
applause given by the audience testified TO
their enjoyment.
The programme Of yesterdays entertain
ment was as follows
Misses Mary and Minnie Osterblnd, vocal
duo, Sparkling Brooklet lhinrossl, Misses
Ellie Prince and Alice Moore piano solo,
Herzblattchen (Schuster), Miss Blanche
Mitchell. bass solo selected. Mr. W. Ralph
Clements piano solo. Gavotte dc La RENE
Morlev) Miss Augusta Blanton; vocal duo.
From Flower to Flower (koelling). Mrs
Clements and Mrs. Hechler piano solo,
Tita (Ravina) Miss Claude Seay;
tenor solo (seected), Mr. Haddon Watkins;
niono duo. Valse Brill, Roses de Boheme
tKowalskic reading, The Flower Garland
(poIlard). piano solo. Idyllen No. 4, Dryade
GJensen). Miss Emma Goodwin; baritone
solo selected. piano solo. ScherzO. Op. 81
fat minor Chopin Miss Ellie Prince chorus,
The Reapers (Clapisson.
Al the close of the entertainment a number
of medals were presented TO some OF the
scholars.
On account of the concert given in the large
hall. which was witnessed by about five hun
dred people the social gathering TO be given
in the parlor 10 Young men had TO be post
poned until next Tuesday evening.