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The Dickinson press., 1892-04-16

trial, in which l was arraigned by
people who did not like the way l did
things, and, though l was acquitted
the American Church. That battle
made me more friends than anything
that ever happened, and gave me
C%hristendom and more than Christen-
dom for my weekly audience. On the
demolition of each church we got a
better and larger church, and not O.
disaster, not a caricature,. not a per-
secutlon, not an assault, during these
20 years, but turned out for our ad-
vantage, and ought l not to believe
that "all things work together for
good?" Hosannah!
ANOTHER LESSON I HAVE LEARNED
during these 20 years is that it is not
necessary to preach error or pick
flaws in the old Bible in order to get
an audience. The old Book. without
any fixing up is good enough for me,
and higher criticism, as it is called,
means lower religion. Higher criticism
is another form of infidelity, and its
disciples will believe less and less, I'M
til many of them will land in Nowhere,
and become the worshipers of an
eternal "What-is-it?" The most of
these higher critics seem to be seeking
notoriety by pitching into the Bible.
1t is such a brave thing to strike your
grandmother. The old gospel put in
modern phrase, and without any of
the conventionalities, and adapted to
all the wants and woes of humanity I
have found the mightiest magnet, and
we have never lacked an audience.
Next to the blessing OF my own family
l account the blessing that l have al
ways had q great multitude of people
to preach to. That old gospel | have
preached to you these % years of my
Brooklyn p%astorate. and that old
Gospel I will preach till I die. and
charge my son, who is on the way
To tho ministry. to nreach it
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DENIES THE THEFT.
Freshman vennum Claims HHe

Freshman Vennum Claims He is the
 Victim of a COnspiracy-Releas
 Under $500 BOnds-A Member of
 Professor Anderson's Household
 Suspected.
 The case of Thomas Gaylord Vennum, the Yale freshman charged with stealing money and jewelry valued at $397 75 from Dr. ". G. Anderson, director of the Yale gymnasium, came up in the city court yes terday, but was continued under bonds of $500 furnished by A. Heberger.
 Developments have tended to strengthen the belief generally expressed that the young man is innocent of the charge. He absolutely denies all knowledge of the theft and claims that he is the victim of trick or conspiracy.
 In speaking of the case yesterday Attor- ney Goodhart, counsel for Veunum, said ''This is an outrage upon MT. Vennum. He is entirely innocent of the theft, and it doesn't look as if guilty man would act as he has. I am confident that Dr. Ander- son will have to look closely to home for the real thief. I believe that boy who lives in the house, and who once before became involved in the theft of SIS and was discovered by Principal Camp of the Dwight school, might shed some light upon the affair. MT. Vennum's father, who is 8 banker in Milford, Ill.,, has been tele- graphed for and is on his way here to sup port his son."
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16

An Extraordinary Opportunity to Buy n Fine Christmas Umbrella For Nearly One Half Its Value-The Lot is Not Large, Hut All Fine Umbrellas Made Up Expressly For Holiday Trade.
 We offer fine silk umbrellas, with handsome Dresden china handles, manu- lecturers price $3. Our sale price $ $1.9S.
 Silk umbrellas, with latest style ivory handles. Manufacturers price s. Our sale price $1.9S.
 Silk umbrellas. with elegant long gold hooks for ladies use. Manufacturers price $5. Our sale price S2.9S. : Silk umbrellas, with finest natural wood mounts, sneh as German weichsel, English oak, madagascar, grapevine, etc. S5. Our sale price $2. 9S. 3a nHENDEL x FREEDMAN,
 772 Chapel Street.
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THE HOLIDAY TRADE

Far Ahead of All Former Records.
 The prospects of large holiday trade this season about town are remarkably fine. Said General George H. Ford last evening: 'Our trade thus far is far in excess of all our previous records, which we attribute to the increased attrsctiveness of our stock, which never before was so extensive or va ried nor so complete an epitome of the very cream of the markets, foreign and domes- sio
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Elegant House Coats, $1.9S. : NIENDEL & FREEDMAN,
 The Place to Get Them.
Poultry. Poultry.

We shall have large stock of choice Ohio and native turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens for the holiday trade; we think the best assortment ever offered in this city. It will all be sold on commission at market prices. Come early for selections.
 Fl. l.. ANDREW & Co.,,
 d16 eod4t City Market.
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Personal Notes.

Fred BisseIl was brought last eve ming to improving.
 paper correspondent of New York city, is in the city representing Mime. Janauschek.
 Mr. Andrew V. Meigs and wife, nee Mics Cora Northrop, have returned from their wedding tour and are located at S6 Woolsey
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16
esGoOd MorniuE,ss

Our artist calls our new Xmas panel, and the expression caught by wonderful artistic talent shows indeed that happiness and ex- pectancy which is in every little one's heart on Xmas wherever they are surround ed by loving parents.
 Aiming always at securing the very best works of art and having them produced re- gardless of expense, we come this time to cur patrons with the Good Morning. panel.
 We commence giving them away Mon day, December 19, to every purchaser of 50 cents worth of teas, coffees. baking pow der or spices.
 THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA Co
 3S6 State street.
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Imported Rubber Toys.
 A large stock of German and French toys at the Goodyear Rubber Stote, g68 Chapel St. E. c. TbTTLE, Prop.
At St. PauI,s Church.

The ladies of St. Paul's guild of St. PauPs church held g basket sale yesterday after noon and evening at the chapel. It was well attended. All sorts of aChriAtmas goods and Japanese articles, and pretty baskets were offered for .eale. Tea was served by the young ladies in Japanese costumes. There was provided for the amusement of the children s'Jack Horner pie.n Peanuts were served by young ladies olad in the style of Italian peddlers.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16
Committee on sauare..

The committee on squares met last even ing to consider the order proposed by Councilman Ahearn of the Seventh ward for the discontinuance of Hamilton square and it's conversion into public highway. A delegation of twenty property owners on Hamilton street and in that vicinity, head ed by Aldermen Kelly and Moore, appeared in opposition to the proposed order. In executive session the committee voted to recommend the modification of the pro- posed order and the erection of an iron fence about the square.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16
At the First Baptist Church ParIo

At the First Baptist Church Parlors.
 Yesterday afternoon and evening in the parlors of the First Baptist church, Woes ter place, Japanese tea with sale of fancy articles was given. The parlors were handsomely decorated. A fan drill in costume was given during the evening, in which the following ladies took part: The Misses May Mason, Mabel Bennett, Huldah Welch, Edith Wing, Edith Bunnell, Hattie Bailey, Julia and Nettie Moore, Grace King, Edith Abell, Bessie Manross and Clara James. This was followed by tab leaux and scenes illustrating social life In Japan, such as formal call, @ marriage, the tea kitchen, lady of fashion and many others.
 The object of the entertainment was to aid in the medical mission work in India.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16
YALE NOTES.

A Meeting Of ths Academic Faculty
 to Take Action in Regard to the Gull
 prit Students-Fired From the COm- l
 mons-YaIe Banner out.
 A meeting of the academic faculty was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of taking some action in the matter of the late disturbance of the freshmen class at the New Haven opera house. All that can be learned, according to member of the faculty, is that the punishment lis some thing that will be felt" Nothing definite will be made public, continued the pro- lessor, until action is taken on the matter l by the scientific school faculty, which meets on Monday afternoon.
 There recently was considerable excite
 tion of MT. Vetner Kenerson, the steward,
 in expelling certain member of the soph- omore class.
 The student who has been prohibited
 from the advantages of the Commons" is
 one very we'll known by all, as he has been
 prominent in athletics. Although he has
 had the misfortune to be censured by his
 classmates, in this trouble he has the sym
 pathy of all.
 He had the misfortune in the general
 drawing fer places ta the tables last fall to
 fall among set of uncongenial compan.
 ions. A few days ago clumsy waiter
 split some soup on his coat, at which the young man became incensed and reviled the waiter. He also made practice o1 throwing bread balls. These constitute
 the charges against him, as there are rulet of the dining-hall prohibiting both oi l these offenses. A petition was drawn ur l by the other fellows at the table asking , MT. Kenerson that he be removed, whicl he accordingly did.
 , The ffty-first edition of the Yale Banne l appeared yesterday and was placed on sal at the Yale cooperative store and at al the principal news stands and bookstores The edition presents by far the best ap , pesrance of any that has ever yet beel ? issued and reflects great credit upon tn : editor, John l.. Tilson, graduate of tn school. Fl The block fs s4 by 94 inches in size, an { is bound in imported steel gray linen, wit : l 6 heavy border of dark blue. The papsri : of superior grade, much better than ths n formerly used, and the entire book is go a ten up tastefully and we'll, and is credi q l as publication, to the university. s1 This year, in addition to the regular un a versity directory. 8 directory of the diffe n ent college buildings. The frontispie. :. | is full page with pictures of represent . tives of the ten different departments r the university, surrounding @ picture d President Dwight.
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The totals by states show that among these students 619 are from Connecticut, 444 from NewYork, 125 from Pennsylvania, Missouri, and so on, showing that forty two states of the Union are now represent ed at Yale, one territory, the District of Columbia and seventeen foreign countries.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16
American Fraternal Circle.

Fraternal Guardian and United States Two-Year Benefit order endowment certifi- cate bought for cash. If you want the money to use to-day bring your certificate with first and last assessment receipts. This is positively yeur last opportunity to sell your certificate for cash, as I leave town Saturday. Call at the Fremont house to day from 0 8. m. to 10 p. m.
 HENRY J. MORSE,
 Fremont House. New Haven.
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Perhaps the boy is dreaming of sleds.
 But his widest dream never pictured such a number as the basement contains.
 Some lower priced than you'd think possible when you saw the way they are built. Others fit for the snow kings daughter.
 Sterling Silver Orange speonszzeth.rs e.Il sass ay sf.sS @''' Pool and Billiard Tables as large as the old time ones that Cleopatra played on. Better made, too. Some little ones, but all as quick of cushion and accurate of angle as any any, where.
 Dolls by the hundred. Pick ed, like all the other things, for distinctive merit, but big store buying makes them cost no more than the sawdust eff gies which come apart in a way that horrihes the little one.
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Table Special No. 2.

For the people who are pleased with the odd cent price we have marked them 98 cents. There are two kinds. One has IS by IS inch top, with spindle shelf; the other Is one of those three shelf tables, just the thing to lay bible, album or place a jardiniere upon. Remember price, only 98 cents. B. BOOTH, 300 State St.
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Sweet ReII. Out ofTune.

This is the name of new novel; but poor pianos out of tune would not be 90 enjoyable as one of our elegant Emerson or Haines pianos. c. M. LOOMS SONS,
 d15 St S33 Chapel St.
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Have you seen our table specials num- bers 1, 3 and 3a Be sure to see them. Tables at 75 cents, 9S cents and $1 50. Nothing like them ever seen before.
 B. BOOTH, 39O State street
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Growing and Grown.

Business is not only growing at 390 State street, but has grown so that we show the largest and (some say) the best stock of rockers and ohsirs, large and small; reed, rattan, polished wood, silk plush or tapes try seats. Come in and see them.
 B. BOOTH 390 State Street.
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Banquet of the MerHin Legion.
 The Merwin Legion will hold reunion and banquet this evening at Fleming's cafe with music, speeches, etc.
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December 24th

Is the day before Christmas and we are selling agood many goods now to be deliv- cred that day. You can have yours deliv- cred then if you wish.
 B. BOOTH. 39O State street,
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ssMackintoshes for Presents,,,
 There is nothing better. Largest assort- ment In this city at the Goodyear Rubber Store, 866 Chapel St. r. a12 ot E. Q. Tuxx1s, Prop.
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Table NpeciaI No. 8,

Solid oak antique finish, 24 by 24 inch top, with shelf, large table and a very good seller at $2. 50, but we have lot oi them and will mark them $f 50. B. BOOTH, 390 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16
TWO IMPORTANT PURCHASES

A Rhode Island Lady's Purchase On
 Prospect Street.-The Bigelow Resi-
 dence Purchased.
 MT. Charles Fl. Webb has sold tor Presi- dent Franklin Carter of Williams college, formerly of Yale, the fine building site on Prospect street corner of Division street and extending 407 feet to Mansfield street. Miss Margaret Hazard, a daughter of Row. land Hazard, eeq of Peacedale, R. l., is the purchaser.
 Mr. Webb has also sold for Colonel Frank L. Bigslow his residence on Orange street opposite Eld street, to MT. Henry 0. Rowe, the oyster cultivator, who will oo- cupy it as a private residence in the spring.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16
OBITUARY NOTES.

Death of Commissioner Smith,s
 Mother.
 Mrs. Eliza F. Smith, mother of Police Commissioner Carlos Smith, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Brown ing, in Brooklyn, yesterday at the ad- vanced age of eighty-six years For some time past Mrs. Smith has been in failing health, and during the past ten days has bsen especially feeble. Her death was due to heart failure superinduced by the in frmities. of old age.
 The deceased was the widow of the late Nathaniel Stacy Smith of Northford, and for number of years resided in this city, where she was we'll known and much be- loved. About fifteen years since she re- moved to Brooklyn and made her home with her daughter, and has resided there ever eince. Her funeral will take place at the church in Northford Sunday, at Il o'clock, and will be attended by number of sorrowing friends from this city.
 DEATH OF MRS. NARY cRoNAN.
 Mrs. Mary Cronan, an aged and we'll known resident of this city, died at her late residence yesterday afternoon. She had been afling for some time. Mrs. Gro nan was one of New Haven's oldest resi- dents, having lived in this city for the last forty-four years. She came to this oity in 1S48 from Ireland and has lived in this city since that time. Mrs. Cronan leaves three sons and three daughters. Her sons are Rev. Thomas J. Cronan of Wallingford, John Cronan, who is employed at Winches- ter's Repeating Arms company, and Michael Cronan. Her daughters are Miss Mary Cro- nan, Miss Margaret Cronan and Mrs. Cath srine Nugent.
 DEATH OF MRS ROTH.
 Mrs. Dora Roth, wife of Henry Roth of 731 State street, died at her home yester- day after an illness of about two years with dropsy. She will be much missed and mourned by her family and many friends. She was member of Columbia Kebekah lodge. Her age was sixty-three Funeral services will be held Sunday at 9 p. m. at the German Lutheran church on Humphrey street, Rev. MT. Siebke ofioiat- ing.
 FUNERAL SERVICES LAST EVENING.
 The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Keller, who died at her resi- dence, 197 Howard avenue, Wednesday, were held last evening. Rector McCrae of All Saints' church officiated at the services. Many beautiful floral offerings were re- ceived by the family of the deceased. A large number of sorrowing friends were present at the sad ceremony.
 The body will bs taken to New York to- day and will be inferred in Woodlawn cemetery.
 The daoaasad vuaa tha vonnooet 5onrhk,. of Mrs. Prudence Curtiss and the late James Curtiss, and was the wife of Gus tave Keller of Winterthun, Switzerland.
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Table special No. l.

Our No. table special is solid oak. an tique finish, IT by IT inch top, with shelf. We put them upon sale December 15 at 70 cents.
 d15 St B. BOOTH, 390 State St.
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School Umbrellas, 44c, made of English gloria, warranted fast color, para gon frame, worth 75c; our price 44c.
 mENDEL & FREKDMAN.
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Open every evening till after
 Christmas.

Open every evening till after
 Christmas.
 Keep to the right !
 But if you want to shop to the best advantage, come be- fore 10 o'clock in the morning to-day, to-morrow-as soon as you can. .
 Now you can get just what pleases your fancy.
 Later on you must be con- tent with what you can get what others have left.
 Any purchases you make will be held pending your direc. ton for delivery, if desired.
 You can help us, these busy times, by taking small pack ages with you. We'll aPpre ciate the favor.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16
LOCAL NEWS.
Rrfef Meutf0n.

Brief Mention.
 Buy a new house. B. E. Baldwin.
 Examine the heavy sole, Royal shoe. For nice portieres go to Crampton's, 694 Chapel street.
 A new departure, help for housewives, Household Auxiliary
 Confirmation and blessing of the new church bell at St. Msry's church, Meriden, will take place Sunday next.
 The annual meeting of the St. Aloysius T. A. and B. society will Do held in the rooms of that organization next Sunday. The second supper and dance of Red Cross lodge No. 16s WAS held in Golden Rule hall last evening. There were 15O couples in the grand march.
 The food and health fair closed last evening at Trinity M. E. church, and was a good success. A goodly sum was realized for the benefit of the carpet fund of the church.
 This afternoon New Haven commandery, Knights Tempiar, will hold their annual conclsve at their asylum in the Clark build ing. Officers will be elected for tho ensu- ing year.
 The Endeavor society of the Howard avenue Congregational church gave very successful entertainment in the church last evening, entitled "The Allingtown Dee strict School"
 The fur markets of all the world are drawn upon by Burgess &. Burgess to keep pace with the calls of their patrons. Beau tiful fur goods in great variety, just right for Christmas gifts.
 Kirby's is busy spot; call and see the many beautiful things you can get there for those Christmas gifts. In doing so you buy of 8 reliable house. Extra help, so that all can be waited on.
 Several men were engaged yesterday in connecting the rails of the State street horse railroad with wires. This is part of the preparatory work of the equip ment of the road with electricity.
 Several flat cars of the work train were piled in a heap in East Haven yesterday. The wreoking train was sent out and after short work every thing was set to rights The cars went through an open switch.
 Silver City lodge, A. o. U. w., of Meri den will meet this evening. There will bs several candidates initiated and officers fo, the coming year will be elected. Dr. R M. Griswold of West Haven will be pres ent.
 At the hospital yesterday Henry Lsbease the tramp who was 30 badly mangled by the west bound Shore Line express Wednesday, near Milford, had his arm amputated and the doctors think he will recover.
 It seems almost impossible that you car buy large full size antique oak desk fol $4.9S. Still 1t is positive fact that Bow ditch & Prudden Go. have thoroughly constructed and finely finished desk fol that price.
 The most acceptable Christmas present you could possibly make your wife daughter, mother or sister would be ladies' dressing table. You will find very beautiful line at very moderate prices il Bowditoh & Prudden Co.'s stores, o, Orange street.
 It seems as if the mysterious hand found % on the shore of the Yellow Mill pond Bridgeport, last Sunday and which sine then vanished, is the property of Emi sohwerdtle of that city, whose left hans was amputated at the hospital more than week ago. Some young arabs hat ''swiped" it, under the impression the, could sell it for money.a-5>f i 5sss@ =
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-16

Doubtful, 1T you consider quality as part of quantity.
 silk Initial Hnndherchisfs for ladies, % and $
 Ladies Mnfiiers Sac aui sgc
 Mems Mufias. si and sf-ss.
 Main Entrance, Left
 A shaving stand, a book case, blacking cabinet, desk,- well, if your thoughts of gift giving turn toward furniture, the list grows to surprising length.
 Take Elevator.
 Ladies' Egyptian Union Suits 5ec.
 Ladies' Black Fleeced Hose were 4sc, now pairs for SLIGO.
 Temple Street Entrance. Fur trimmed Cloth Jackets, were $5.oo, now $3.5o, with full shawl collar of real coney fur. Tailor made tan and grey jackets were $6.5o, now $4.5o.
 Cape Seal Animal Scarfs, were $500, now $I.e8. Center Street Entrance. : Make your horse a Christ mas present.
 The blanket corner has a fine wool blanket S4xo6 at $3.75. Plush lap robes, $2.oo up. Real Comforters are these California bed blankets, large size at $5.oo. A host of other sorts, of course. Near Center Stairs. |WM'NEET4spGo
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Engraving free of charge from now until after Christmas. All engraving on umbrella mounts gratis at
 MENDEL Sc FREEDMAN
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At This Time Of the Year .

At This Time of the Year ,5il5W Everybody wants beautiful things at low prices. Cutters art store is filled with such, and people of taste and judgment are showing their appreciation. Open evenings. ss dig If
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FUNERAL SERVICES LAST EVENING.

Only good things are initiated, therefore be sure that you get the genuine Salvation oil If you want to cure your rheumat tism.
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Something About Pictures,

There is nothing your friend would like better than picture as a Christmas pres ent, and you can purchase such pretty ones now so reasonable. We have them.
 B. BOOTH, 390 State Street.
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Furniture

For parlor, chamber, dining room, kitchen, office or the children, can be found at
 B. BooTH's, 390 State Street.
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Christmas Cards,
 Booklets and novelties. Special prices to teachers only at McIntosh's, 798 Chapel St.
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Committee on Streets.

COmmtttee on Streets.
 The committee on streets met last even ing to consider the recommendation of the board of public works for the relay of de- fective sidewalks throughout the city, at which property owners on Orange, Elm, Court, State. Daggett, Temple, Clark and Grown streets were present and heard in reference to the matter.
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Christmas and wedding gifts 90 per cent eastman elsewhere, SilYexthau's.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria- When she was Child, she cried for Castoria When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria When she had Children, she gave them CsstoriA
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If you want one or more, the most reh- able place to get it is at Cutters art store.