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Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
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Sterling Lodge Installs Officers To- Night-Banquets at the Tontine March 23-Who the Incoming Om. eers Are.
 Sterling lodge, A. o. U. w., are to meet at Hiram lodge room, old Masonic Temple, this evening and install it's new officers and initiate several candidates, Fall promi- nent citizens. It will be an interesting occasion. The lodge will also on March 23 give grand banquet at the Tontine. This will be the lodges first annual ban quet. The lodge, though not year old, has 19O members. The three head new officers of Sterling lodge are MT. Crockett and Messrs. Dickin- son and Hackett, the latter both we'll known buyers at William Neely's. Mir. Crockett has been out of town for some time, but has returned to stay. One of the new officers, Mir. Chambers, residea here, but is employed at Wheeler & Wil. sons shop, in Bridgeport. J. N. Merwin, the shirt dealer, is financier. Harry Leigh is receiver, or treasurer, and tho recorder is Robert Shearer, superintendent for Phillips & Son, the noted marble cutters. William O'Keefe the jailer, is one of the lodge's members and Wm. F. Shannon, chairman of the democratic town committee, is another, SC that, with Harry Leigh, the lodge is sup piled with some of the leading politicians though of course politics has nothing to dt with the lodge's platform. A MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT l Judges Cave Council, No. 100, American Fraternal circle, will give an entertain ment in Sassacus armory this Wednesda. evening. Miss L. J. White, Ada Hobb and E. Whittemore will assist in the en tertainment; also, the New Haven Musica association and the Espagnola Mandolin club-Mr. J. Johnson, leader-and MI w. Reynolds, Frank and Charles O'Con nell will render instrumental and vooa music. All members are requested to al | ten6
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Entertainments. HYPERION THEATER.


 Dockstader's minstrels' gave very anus ing entertainment last night, although it was not as good as some that they have given here. A large audience was present. Le Petit Freddy was especially pleasing to the audience. He is only six years old, but his dancing and acting is exceedingly clever.
 Sadie Martinot will appear in "Pompa- dour" Monday evening, February 29. March will be devoted to 8 benefit for the Lewis Memorial fund, when 'tBe- witched" will be presented. Reeves Amer ican band, of Providence, will give an afternoon and evening concert March D. GRAND OPERA HoUsR. "Lost in New York" was presented last evening before very fattering audience. Scarcely standing room could be secured. The great tank scene was enjoyed to the utmost. AS the play will be presented again. only this afternoon and evening, doubtless equally large audiences will again be present.
 "The Devils Mine" will be presented the last half of this week.
 PRoCToR's OPERA HOUSE. Last evening the "Queen of the Plains'' kept an attentive audience in intense e1- citement, relieved at times by jolly laugh over witty songs and speeches. The drama is true reflection of the "good old times in the west" with all the embellishments of beautiful mountain scenery and other stage equipments. Miss Kate Pursell and her company leave an impression of good play well rendered.
 aOld Jed Prouty" will be the attraction this and tomorrow evenings. The quaint sayings of "Old Jed Prouty" have become proveFbial throughout theU United States. , WORLD DIME MUSEUM.
 Healy & Saunders Triple Alliance con- times to amuse the people at this museum, as also the popular comedian, Harry Aims ley, and the charming little soubrette, Min | nie Stoddard. This museum gives promise of being one of the standard places of amusement in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24

Like jeweled stars against the bosom of the azure night. That's poetic license, but the sentiment voices the effect produced by the magnificent display of the new novelties in DRESS TRIMMINGS.
 Just a glance
 A panoply of light, the stomachers in all he leading shades !
 Marvellous A royal finish to the dress is the Medici Collar and Stom- acher to match in gold and jet. A rich effect in leaf forms, beads and spangles. Another, a chain of dainty fans with graceful lines be. tween made bright with jewels. Jet trimmings creating rich effects in 50 different styles. Jet nail heads, in black and colors, oblong, square and crescent shapes, stars and nail heads.
 A bank of beauty in silk moss trimmings, and more and still more.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 Very latest new styles Royal shoes. Own home-$1O mo.-R. E. Baldwin. s'The Mikado' greatly pleased large audience in Meriden.
 The free library directors met last even ing and after approving sundry bills ad- journed.
 Rev. William H. Gleason, who died in New York on Sunday, was a native of Durham and was graduated from Yale in 1853.
 Professor Carter of Williams college has reached Genoa in good health. With him is Professor Rice, instructor in his tory.
 The Connecticut hospital for the insane at Middletown had, on January 31, 1,497 inmates who were in part supported by the state.
 Wesleyan freshmen fired cannon and hoisted' banner from one of the college towers on Washington's birthday. Then the sophs and freshies skirmished.
 Delegations from New Haven, Danbury and Meriden will this evening attend the grand promenade, concert and ball of Park City council, K. of O., of Bridgeport.
 The W. c. T. U., who kept open house at English hall on Washington's birthday anniversary, deserve much praise for the success of the undertaking and the interest it created.
 The new cars for the colonial express, between Washington and Boston, are ex- pected to be ready by April and none too sodA, considering the rapidly growing pop ularity of this train.
 MT. c. T. Barnes captured stray horse on Elm street about il o'clock last night and took it to McDonald's stable. Dr. Ross was summoned and fonnd the horse had been seriously injured. The horse died about midnight.
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TRADES RECEPTIONS.

Reception to Merchants and Clerks
 by the Y. M. 0. A.
 This evening from 7:3O to 10:30 recep- tion will be given to the merchants and clerks of this city at the rooms of the Young Mems Christian association, 713 Chapel street. This is the third of series of trade receptions which are being given by the association. The receptions already held have been very pleasant occasions, being attended by large number of young men, who have enjoyed themselves great ly. A good time is expected this evening, as extensive preparations have been made. Cards of invitation have been distributed throughout the oity among the clerks and merchants, all of whom are invited. The musical program, which has been arranged by Professor F. A. Fowler, is as follows
 a1 Miss Kate Kate Lewis and Professor 4. Fowler Mps Nora Russei and Miss Elia e M. Bei den.
 D0"n D''p VI" MT. ": ". s. Curtis. 01enl0'o Mis. Ells: Nj iB:;iidsni; A0n0'
 MT. William E. Haesche. >,,
 '' 'AA MT. Edwin s. Macgregor: "' N"' spr'nE S0n :. Nor. Russell Hae:che. 's'keF
 Brief addresses will be given by General s. E. Merwin, J. D. Dewell, General G. H. Ford and S. A. Howe. There will be an exhibition in the gymnasium under the direction of Professor w. T. Owen. The Roberts dumb bell drill will be given by the class. There will be variety of work on the apparatus and other interesting exercises which never fail to delight the spectators. Refreshments will be served during the evening.
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OPENING PRIVATE LETTERS.

The Postma aster at Southington Under
 a Serious Charge - His Arrest Ex-
 pected - Napoleon Lucas Charges
 Him With Opening a Letter Ad-
 dressed to Him.
 Formal charges of opening letters ad- dressed to other persons have been official ly promulgated against Postmaster O. N. Lawson of Southington, and it is said that warrant for his arrest charging him with violation of the rules governing the United States mail, has been issued by District Attorney Sill of Hartford and will be served to-day.
 For the past two weeks the matter has been in the hands of Postal Inspector Charles H. Pendleton of Westerly, R. l., who has thoroughly investigated the case. He was assigned to the case by Postmaster General Wanamaker, in consequence of the death of Inspector Bario of Meriden, who first had the matter in charge.
 The complaint is made by Napoleon Lu- cas, a silversmith of the town, and the story as related by the complainant is as follows: Sometime last November Post 41oStoI 44dubOA CAGolCu 4AtO AOSoeAooAoA5 with Mr. Lucas for the purchase of a safe to be used at the postofice in Southington and to take the place of the safe recently blown open. MT. Lucas immediately wrote to safe and lock company located at Gin cinnati, O., for figures, and when the re- ply came back the letter was opened by the postmaster before being delivered to MT: Lucas. The reply was re- ceived November IF. The letter was then turned over to MT. Lucas with the state ment from Postmaster Lamson that he had opened the letter by mistake. Subse- quently, it is said, that MT. Lamson made threats, but notwithstanding the matter was reported by MT. Lucas to the author ities-
 It is also charged that Lamson has open ed other private letters, but these charges are not substantiated. Meanwhile further developments are anxiously awaited: MT. Lamson's friends trust Sincerely that he may be able to prove himself innocent in the case.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
A PARIS NOVELTY.

A PARIS NOVELTY.
 A wee lot of embroidered Handkerchiefs, fast colors, h. dia linen, in white and black grounds In daintiest shades, in old gold, and all exquisitely embroidered. They were i'm ported to sell for $1.25 each. Why they are not sold at that price is past finding out. We offer them at 6ec each.
 First Floor Center Street Entrance.
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VIM. NEELY & CO.
Weather To-Day--Clear TELEPHONE
 No. 323.

"There stand the Red Coats ! They must be whipped or tonight Molly Stark sleeps a widow" is an expression of American woman's grit.
 It was the spirit with which Molly Stark's" sisters attack ed the special value in Ging. hams on Monday.
 In effect they said {: Those ginghams are ours or tonight we don't sleep at all." Result-2,2o POO yards fell in. | to their fair hands before the sun set on that bloodless field But the breach is filled with goods just like them.
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ARRILLIANT EVENT.

New Haven's Most Prominent Society | People Attend the Ball Given in Aid | of the Grace Hospital Last Eyening. The ball given last evening in Warner l hall, the proceeds of which will go to help defray the expense of furnishing the Grace Hospital, was charming success. A large representation of New Haven's most prominent society people was present. The ballroom presented a beautiful ap- pearance, being decorated with potted plants and filled with ladies in elegant cos tunes.
 The music was furnished by Malone's orchestra, and the refreshments were fur nished by the ladies. The ladies feel very grateful to Mir. H. A. Warner for his kind ness in donating the use of the hall for the occasion.
 The beautiful orchids and ether valuable plants with which the stage was dressed, were loaned for the occasion from the con servatory of Mrs. Joel A. Sperry. ~ The patronesses were: Mrs. James M. Hoppin, Mrs. Joel A. Sperry, Mrs. George A. Butler, Mrs. Franklin B. Dexter, Mrs. Wilbur F. Day, Mrs. H. Grant Thompson, Mrs Tracy Peck, Mrs. B. H. Cheney, Mrs. J. B. Sargent, Mrs. E. Hayes Trowbridge, Mrs. D. Cady Eaton, Mrs. W. w. Farnam, Mrs. Edwin H. English, Mrs. Bruce Fenn, Mrs. Henry McVickar.
 The following were among those pres l ent: General and Mrs. E. E. Bradley, MT. and Mrs. John O. English, Miss Sanford, Miss Susan s. White, R. M. Gregory, MT. | and Mrs. J. B. Darlington, MT. and Mrs l A. H. Kimberly, MT. and Mrs. E. H. Mer. sick, General and Mrs. George H. Ford, D. Barber, MT. Butcher, E.G Buckland, I. B. Seymour, J. Edward Heaton, MT. and Mrs 0. s. Mersick, :: MT. McLane Var Ingen, Miss Hotchkiss, Mir. Arthur H. Day Miss Trowbridge, MT. Hurlburt, Miss Susar B. Hotchkiss, MT. J. Mason Hoppin, MT. F w. Thompson, Homer s. Cummings, G A. Gordon, Miss Winchester, Miss Heller Baldwin, Miss Bertha Brush, A. Maxc. Osborn, c. W. Vishno, Mr. ant Mrs. Walter R. Nichols, Miss Day MT. Wilbur Fiske Day, jr., Miss Parmelee MT. and Mrs. H. s. Parmelee, Miss Kim ball, MT. Guy A. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs George B. Martin, Miss Martin, Mr. an, Mrs. Lucius Futile, MT. and Mrs. c. Der
 Peets, MT. and Mrs. G. L. Sargent, Mis- Patterson, MT. and Mrs. H. A. Warner
 Miss Moseley, Warwick J. Brice, Mir. an,
 Mrs. R. A. Brown, Miss F. A
 Brown, Theodore A. Hart, M,
 A. Witherspoon, Miss Witherspoon
 Miss Jennie Pardee, MT. R. V. Beach, MI
 G. L. Fox, Mrs. Bruce Fenl Miss S. A. York
 Miss Fisher, Mrs. Robert G. Morris, Mrs
 Moseley. MT. 0. Bartlett, Miss Bartlett, Mi
 James E. English, Lucius W. Hall, Harr
 B. H. Hurd, S. R. Beers, Mrs. Reyes, Mi
 John P. Earle, Miss Newton, Miss Todd
 Mr. Carroll Perry, W, F. Aiken, -Gardene
 w. Allen, Mir. William Low, Miss Grac
 Low, MT. John G. Schwab, Miss Hargare
 Sargent, MT. Charles G. King, Mrs. ;. c
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Miss Nellie A. Oviatt.

Miss Nellie A. Oviatt, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward Oviatt of Milford, passed away Tuesday, February 16, after short but useful and good life that made the world the better for her having lived in it. Although she was but thirty-two years of age she had been member of Plymouth church for fifteen years. She had identi- fled herself with the work in the Sunday school and had class that felt her influ- ence for good. Miss Oviatt was very pop ular with her companions and she seemed to have good word for everyone. She also had many friends in New Haven, where she was for some time clerk in Umberfeld's store. The funeral services were held at her late residence on West Main street, conducted by Rev. E. Upson, pastor of Plymouth church, with which church she united during MT. Grif6n's min istry. Her afflicted parents, brother and sister, mourn the loss of devoted daugh- ter and sister, whose sweet influence will remain though absent in body.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
EPwoRTH CHURCH.

Work on the New Methodist Church on Edwards Street Soon to Bsgtn- Modelled After the New Rochelle Church-Pulpit by the Door-Win | Cost 2 O,OOO-An Akron Firm Will l Build 1t.
 The Methodist congregation worshipping in the Tabernacle" a temporary building on Edwards street, are to have one of the handsomest churches in this city. The building, with furnishings and land, will cost in the nsighborhood of $5O, ,O00.
 The church will be unlike any other in this city, and will be modelled after the Methodist church in New Rochelle. It will be located on the corner of Orange and Edwards street, facing on Orange. A tower will be built on this corner and will eventually have bell tower. The build ing will be of brick, with brownstone and granite trimmings
 A novel feature of the church will be location of the pulpit. It will be at the l front end of the church with the choir. At the rear end of the church lecture room will be laid out. This will be so ar ranged that the room can be shut off from l the auditorium or made 8 part of it. The lecture room will have an entrance on Ed wards street, and, when services have com menced, the people can come in this way and not have to face the congregation. | There will also be gallery around the sides and end.
 The auditorium with the lecture room and gallery will comfortably seat one 1 thousand people, all of whom will have a view of the pulpit. The lecture room will | J,a r,oo1 for tho C,,p1ar The basement of the church will be made into kitchen and 8 dining room, where social gatherings of the congregation may l bs held.
 The plans for the church have been out since last June, and the trustees last night
 settled upon MT. Myers of Akron, O., fol
 the builder. The plans were drawn by
 MT. Cramer, of the firm of Cramer 6
 Weary, Akron, O., who drew the plans fol
 the New Rochelle church. This church
 was built by MT. Myers also. 1 The Epworth church, when completed
 will cost about $4O,OOO which, with the
 land, will bring the whole amount to abou | $50, ,00O.
 The new church will be called the Ep
 worth church. It has a small congrega
 tion, but will undoubtedly increase its
 membership.
 There is boys temperance soeiet.
 which is known as the Loyal Crusader
 connected with it.
 Altogether, the church will be, whel
 completed, one of the finest in the cit,
 and most creditable to it's congregation. Il First of q Series.
 The first of series of socials will b
 given at Loomis' Academy hall Frida evening at s o'clock. The committee o
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Chester,s Mad Dog Scare.

CHESTER, Feb. 23.-The mad dog scare continues. Edward Butler, the boy who was bitten, has gone to New York for treatment, and ali owners of dogs have been warned to keep them muzzled for two months.
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CARPET REMNANTS.
 In rich designs and solid worth-the price won't hold them if you want them. Second Floor
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In Aid of the Russian Refugees.
 The entertainment to be given Thursday evening, March 3, at the Hyperion in aid of the Russian refugees, promises to be an event of considerable interest, and the out look at present is that it will be very suc- cessful. A musical program will be ren- dered by home and outside talent, and a farce by home talent will be presented. MT. H. W. Asher has charge of the latter. An auction sale of the boxes takes place this evening at 8 o'clock at the office of Harry W. Asher, Lefhngwell building, corner of Church and Court streets.
 The fund so far contributed by our ben evolent citizens is already $90O and is daily growing. Tho American people in the city have contributed literally toward the fund as we'll as the Hebrew people them selves. It is most worthy object and arouses the sympathetic feeling of all char itably disposed people,
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3s per cent discount on watches by Sil- yerthsus, iust for an advertisement.
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Still Another Railroad Victim.
 HARTFORD, Feb. 23.-John Bouler, 8 woodchopper for D. Taylor in North Bloom field, was struck and instantly killed by the cars here to-day.
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Aud here is special value.

500 gross in white and nat ural pearl at LOG and I3c a dozen. The reason for the little prices is MT. Alexander Dugan, button merchant, de- termined to retire. We took the buttons, you do the rest.
 Don't finger on this lot.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
Hoard of Health.

At the meeting of the board of health last evening Dr. Winchell was elected president. No other business of import ance was discussed.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
Valuable Barns Burned.

DANBURY, Feb. 23.-The large barns be- longing to William Dursnt at the Lake Kenosia house were burned by an incen- diary last night. A horse valued at $500 perished. Loss S, 800; insured.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
At Sacred Heart Church

At the Sacred Heart church tomorrow evening under the auspices of the Sacred Heart Young Mems T. A. and B. society, Rev. Father McLane of Brooklyn, N. Y., an eloquent speaker, will give lecture.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24

Dean,s Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure Rheumatism&Neurslgia Entirely vegetable. Safe
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 Otis Spencer of Whitney avenue has re- moved to Seymour.
 Dr. James Smith of Naugatuck is ill with paralysis and unconscious from its effects.
 Station Master Baldwin of the Union de- pot has retired, after forty-fve years' ser by James H. Avery.
 Miss Isabella Harris of 123 St. John street, attended the masonic reception and social at Ansonia Monday evening, as the guest. of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of Seymour.
 Mrs. Belle Wilcox, the trained nurse who was in attendance upon the late Vice Pres ident Reed, has been called to assist in the care of the wife of Clayton Case, who is very ill at her home in Hartford.
 Mrs. Harper, wife of Professor w. R. Harper, and her three children, who have been in Europe since last summer, will ar rive in New York Saturday, the 27th, and will immediately proceed to Chicago.
 Herman Terrill of Shelton avenue has withdrawn his license application. The Summerfeld Methodist church on Dixwen avenue objected, and Terrill thought there wasn't money enough in the business to fight the objection. a,A- .@s.
 Among the New Haven people at Lake- wood, N. J., are Mrs. s. H. Chapman, MT. and Mrs. Henry L. Hotchkiss, Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Farnsm, Mrs. H. B. Bigelow, s. G. Phillips and MT. and Mrs. B. Shon- finger and daughter. -.....
 The w. G. Shepard company has elected directors as follows: William E. Downes, Frank Fl. Hooker, Pierce N. Welch, John w. Nichols, W. G. Shepard, F. c. Sher- man and Willis E. Miller. Monday Willis E, Miller was elected president and w. G. Shepard secretary and treasurer. q
 Professor w. s. Wheeler's organ recital given in the Birmingham Congregational church was a brilliant success, rejecting great credit upon the talented organist and musical disector. People came from An 5. homie. Shelton and Derby and the church was crowded by an appreciahve audience.
 MT. George H. Bunnell, of 56 Clark street. outspelled ell of his competitors at ne Chsutanqua spelling match of the local branch Monday evening. But like most foiks. he does not contain the dictionary in his head, and finally missed on the word Hceres,' there being four; words 0f the same pronunciation but different spell ing.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
Er0u badOur Club.

A reception and dance was given by the Troubadour club in their rooms corner of State and Chapel streets last evening. It was for members only, but there were 8 large number present. The march was led by MT. Joseph Daily, president of the club, and Miss Ftzsimmons. The Elm City or chestra furnished the music.
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Congestion n of the Brain.
 William E. Murphy of 651 State street was brought to the hospital yesterday suf- fering from congestion of the brain. His case is regarded as serious
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First of q Series.

The first of g series of socials will be given at Loomis' Academy hall Friday evening at s o'clock. The committee of arrangements are L. w. Crane and c. E. Stormont.
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Suit Against the City.

Notice has been served on the city by Attorney J. P. Goodhart that suit will be brought for damages for John Rohmer of IA George street, who slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk February IT, in front of 124 George street, breaking his arm.
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Death of Daniel LucY.

BR1DGEPoRT, Feb. 23.-Daniel Lucy, ,aged forty, died this morning at his residence, of heart failure, preceded by the grip. Probably there are few men better known here than MT. Lucy on account of his Co., neY Island excursion enterprises.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
NEW SPRING COTTON DRESS GOODS

GUTTUN DRESS GUODS|
 AND WASH GOODS At Unusually Interesting Prices.
 See our display in west show window of the East Stores.
 One case of Cord-du-Roi, a beautiful soft material in d great assortment of fancy fig ures and neat stripes, at only LOG yard.
 One case Bedford Cords in black, medium and cream grounds, printed in beautiful designs of flowers and sprays, a choice assortment of styles, at only I2Hc yard. One case Satine Chevrons in black, cream and tinted grounds, a beautiful soft fab ric and an immense selection of choice styles, only I5c yd.
 One case Brandenburg Cloth, equal in appearance to China Silk, full B inches wide, in black, cream and tinted grounds, a very choice assort. ment of styles, at only POO yd. A large and choice selec- tion of Ginghams in new spring styles at only LOG yard. 1 The greatest variety styles in Toll du Nords and Dress Ginghams ever shown, at only 12Hc yard.
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