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Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12

Fitzgerald RecOvertng.
 T. F. Fitzgerald, the Yale freshman who has been seriously i'll with appendicitis at the Yale infirmary, was reported last even ing as being much improved and 1t is ex- pected that he will have entirely recovered Iuithira a dav or fsuo
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Notes by the Way

Don't put up with half-woven, blemished Handkerchiefs when top notch qualities and overfowing quantities smile their col. ors of silk and linen at you.
 Umbrellas engraved free of charge until further notice. Information and Umbrellas at Mems Furnishing Counter.
 Children think the Toy Fair just grand and what pleases the children usually pleases the parents.
 16 days left for voting. Which Societies will get the prizes? A momentous. question to hosts of people.
 Wherever you buy Dolls Clothing, keep in mind the Doll Show about Jan 10th, and the prizes for best dressed Dollies.
 Order goods and have them laid aside for future delivery if you'd rather.
 Ladies who attend the Cooking School are learning the better way to make cake.
 You'll want those Cuspadores in the Basement at s c. each for zkeSday on!y.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Art Products

in Fancy Scarfs are uot go- ing out of style as rumor has it. The Big Store has ruled out the bad style of high prices. Present cost, 48, 6S, oS cents up to $I.75 and $I.o8.
 Large collection of extra fine Doylies and Linen Gov CTS for center pieces with working silks, etc., to match.
 .. Plush and silk covered fine fancy Pillows. Space will not permit even the half telling about numerous cute ly odd fancy articles that abide in the Art Room, sec ond floor.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
NONE IN NEW ENGLAND

Presents an Equal Range in Articles
 of Taste and Value-A Model Place
 for the Christmas Buyer to Visit.
 There is probably no place in New Eng lond that presents an equal range in arti- cles of taste and value suitable for Christ mas gifts to that at the George H. Ford company's. The same detail is paid to the selection and handling of small and inex- pensive articles that is given to the criti- cal selection of magnificent diamond or the thought bestowed upon the product of an extra fine or complicated watch. Sixty years of experience in acquiring informa- tion and training assistants that this house possesses makes this model place for the Christmas shopper who is in pursuit of ar ticles desired, from small novelties at $1 each to magnificent old mine dIamonds st from $1 900 to 8, 500 each, such as are there displayed.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
I. c. LEWIS, FUNERAL.
A Private Service, Hut the Remains
 Were Exposed to View.

A Private Service, Hut the Remains
 Were Exposed to View.
 MERIDEN, Dec. 1.-The funeral of the late Isaac o. Lewis occurred at 3 o'clock this afternoon from his residence. The services were private. Rev. W. s. Perkins oficiated. The bearers were Albert Fl. Lewis and Dr. Henry Miles of Bridgeport, I. L. Belden of Stratford, Jared Lewis, George E. Lewis and F. L.. Newton of this city.
 Interment was in the new mausoleum in Walnut Grove cemetery, which has just been finished. The floral tributes were very numerous and unusually handsome. From il c. n. to p. m. the remains were exposed to the public view and hundreds of people, including the mayor and com mon council, bank ofics,s and shop em- ployes, were in the procesion.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
ENJOYABLER RECEPTION.

Given at Turn Hall Last Evening.
 A most enjoyable reception was given Miss Lizzie Hugo last evening in Turn Hall by number of her friends. The grand march was led by Miss Hugo and Frederick Teichert. Among the many present were: The Misses Christine Rich ards, Annie Lehr, Annie Betz, Lulu lei chert, Mary Hugo, Annie Basserman, Kate Prella, the Misses Spittler, Ida Betz, Lulu Schmidt, Sillonis Spsh, Miss Herritts Kutcher, Clara Beltz. Among the gentle men present were noticed Albert Smith, Walter Christie, George Boyer, Joseph G. Faulhaber, George Hugo, Albert J. Um- bricht, John Bech, John Speh, John B. Richards, jr., John Hugo.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
FfPaf ReeentfOn.

The first reception of the New Haven Christian Endeavor union to be given by the reception committee of 'o4 will be held in the parlors of the Church of the Re- deemer on Wednesday evening, December 13. An attractive musical program has been arranged for this occasion. All mem attend this social are requested to wear their bsdpes. E -s -e
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
LOCAL NE w s.
Brief Mention.

High water to- day at 1:13 a. m.
 Money wanted on mortgage. E. Bald win.
 John Hendricks, the treasurer of the Grand opera house, and his bride have re- turned from their wedding trip.
 George Baker, owner of the Baker Opera company, entertained party of friends last evening at the Hotel Monopole, where he is stopping.
 E!lery Camp, the fancy goods dealer, is selling out his entire stock at great sa ,ri- flee, being obliged to retire from buisness on account of i'll health.
 George W. Lacy, an old and highly re- spected resident of East Bridgeport, died at the home of his son, Albert L. Lacy, yesterday, aged seventy. eight.
 Edgar M. Johnson of New York died Sunday. He was law partner of the late exGovernor Hoadley of Ohio, who many years ago resided in this city.
 held social last evening at their rooms on Chapel street. The young ladies of the First Baptist church furnished refresh ments.
 John J. Ferris, who for many years past has been master car builder of the railroad shops at Falls Village, has been promoted to similar position in the railroad shops in this city.
 Kirby's jewelry store contains SO many beautiful articles that it is no wonder the store is constantly busy with patrons. Don't fail to attend Kirby's removal gale. Bargains for all in every line.
 The county commissioners decided yes terdsy to grant John E. Reynolds license to sell liquor at his hotel, the Oatman house, in Southford. A number of influential men of the town favored Reynolds appli- cation.
 Gilbert Barker of Temple street, this city, lately in the engineering branch of the Consolidated road, has taken flatter- ing position in Philadelphia with the Phil adslphia Traction company and has entered upon his new duties there.
 Tickets for the lecture of Rev. H. M Gallaher, ''The Gospel of Good Humor," :" to be delivered tomorrow evening in the Church of the Messiah, can be obtained at Loomis Sons and also of Dr.W. H. Minor, 1902 Chapel street, and T. P. B. Perkins, 1048 Chapel street.
 Thomas J. Gibbons, of Gibbons Bros., tho grocers at the corner of State and Pearl streets, is laid up with dislocsted shoul- der. His horse, powerful one, became frightened at the road roller, and in hold ing 1t tho animal pulled MT. Gibbons shoulder out of joint.
 Newton A. Roberts of Ansonia died at the Hartford hospital Saturday night, where he had gone to have an operation performed for the removal of tumor from the, bowels. He had been in busi- ness in Ansonia for twelve years. He served in the war in the Eighth e.
 An Eighth ward relief association to help the poor and needy has been formed, with J. D. Cosgrove president, J. W. Hut geo. retary and c. J. Anderson treasurer. The members obligate themselves to pay fifty cents a month to help relieve suffering families in the ward. The executive com mittee consists of J. F. Parsons, R. B. Dwight, s. W. Crooker, J. J. Carr, Rufus Johnson, P. J. Coog sn and A. 0. Klai.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Committee on Ordinances.

OoAAsseo OA VT0An3Acess
 The committee on ordinances. composed of Aldermen Chatfeld and Burke and Counoilmen Bishop, Ref and Parish, will meet in the city hall tomorrow evening. The meeting will be of more than usual importance, as at this meeting an effort viii be made to construct an ordinance regulating the speed of electsic cars, the enforcement of the law in reference to gates on the cars, and also the introduction of sn ordinance forbidding cars passing each other at inteEsscting street crossings.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
By the Whatsoever Circle.

A New England supper will be given by the Whatsoever circle of Kings Daughters of the College street church in the lecture room on Wednesday evening, December 13. Supper will be served from 6:30 to 8 o'clock. A pleasing musical program will be rendered during the evening and sale of fancy articles will be held in the church parlors. Price of tickets 25 cents. The ladies are trying to raise funds to help the sick and needy in the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12

Funeral of Miss Constantia HI. Bald-
 win Yesterday,

Funeral of Miss Constantia HI. Bald.
 win Yesterday.
 The funeral of Miss Constantia H. Bald win took place from the residence of her niece, Mrs. Charles F. Msssinger, s2 Whal- ley avenue, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Dr. Newman Smyth, pag- tor of the Center church, of which the de- ceased had been for some time devoted and consistent member. The bear CTS were Elias Clark, Ira Baldwin, Leroy Beecher, Frederick Phinney, Charles Welker and Charles Augur, all of Woodbridge. The interment was in the Woodbridge ceme- tery.
 Miss Baldwin was a native Of Wood bridge and resided there for years She was most exemplary lady and was much esteemed and beloved by all with whom she came in contact. Always ready and willing to extend sympathy and aid to any one in need che counted as friends many in all classes and conditions of life to whom her death has brought a feeling of sadness and regret which even the lapse of years cannot entirely eradicate.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Moot Congress Held.

The Kent club of Yale law school held moot congress last evening. MT. Bedding ton '94 was elected speaker, Mr. Brownson 'a6 clerk and MT. Hall '94 sergeant at arms. After the adoption of rules and reports of committees the congress adjourned until January, when the proposed bills will be discussed.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
FAIR HAVEN NE WS.

Church Entertainments-As Schooner For Sale-Mr. Dayton Buys a Fast Horse-Captain Hervey Charters a Vessel.
 The schooner Mary 0. Decker, which was ago and was sold and went out to the West Indies, is laid up at Jamaica and is for sale.
 The parish of Grace church have for the present abandoned the project of erecting parish building suitable for entertain ments and church purposes, Such build is very much needed, however, and it will undoubtedly be constructed at some future time.
 On Thursday evening the Ladies' guild of the Second church will give supper at six o'clock to bs followed by an entertain ment.
 Rev J. H. Hand has returned from his vacation, having enjoyed several days out ing at Southern Pines, N. O.
 Mrs o. A. Scudder of Huntington, l.. l., is visiting Mrs. Alex Van Sickles of East Haven.
 Charles Green of East Haven has re- turned from North Carolina, where he had fine time hunting.
 One of s. M. Munson's horses ran away with heavily loaded pie wagon yesterday morning. The wagon upset in East street and 200 assorted pies were distributed. Hundreds of children swarmed on the debris and not 6 scrap of pie was left. The wagon was damaged, but the driver and horse escaped injury.
 Captain John G. Hervey was In town yesterday to complete his business prepara. tory to starting for Rsppahannock river for cargo of oysters. He has chartered join the vessel at Philadelphia to day. The Wright is veteran schooner twenty five years old, and has made many trips to this port with oysters. She was recently sold for $2, 800, and hes been practically re- built at an outlay of s ,5e0. Captain Her vey expects to remain on the vessel, and in the summer will run to the West Indies fol fruit.
 A crsyon portrait of Isaac F. Mallory, the illustrious master of Cranford council, which was recently presented to the coun- oil, Is on exhibition in the window of All. Barnes drug store.
 Fair skating on some of the ponds.
 >George Dayton has just purchased fine mare, with record of 2:2S, at Tsttersalls', New York. Such an animal year ago would have been worth $400.
 A horse belonging to Horatio Pond of Clinton avenue got out of the barn Sunday night, walked down the railroad track to the James street bridge, fell through and broke one of its legs and had to bs killed. The horse was twenty-four years old, but was still good animal.
 AT ST. JAMES CHURCH.
 The Daughters of the King of St. James' | church, Fair Haven, will give an afternoon tea and sale of fancy articles on WeduesS day, December IS, from to o'clock in I the Sunday school rooms of the church.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Councilmanic Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
 board of councilman was held last evening. nearly all the members of the board being present. Concurrent action was taken on all questions which came up from the board of aldermen and the meeting ad- journed after 6 seventeen minutes session.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
The Carpenters Ball.

The sixth annual concert and ball of the United Order of American Carpenters and Joiners, lodge No. 21, was held in Warner hall last evening. The grand march was led by John O. Morton and Mrs. Fields. Among those present were Samuel Fields and wife, J. L Dean and wife. Ezra Woods and wife, W. L. Gaines and wife, John Proctor and wife, G. N. Sexton and wife, M. O. Kautz and wife, A. H. Bradley aud wife, A. E. Ellis and wife, M. H. Dean and uifa
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Dinner 10 Collector Byxbee.

A dinner will be given to the Hon. John 0. Byxbee at the Monticello club this even ing by about seventy members of the club. The tables will be set in the billiard par lors, an orchestra will be present and the rooms will be decorated with flowers. The only guest will be Mir. Byxbee, the Hon. Samuel R. Honey of Newport and Con gressmen Page and Lsphsm of Rhode Is-
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
That Girl

terday away under regular prices" The 6nnch com, prises the Gretchcns alluded to. Not a big bunch either. No, we can't sell all the Misses and Childrea's stock that way.
 Here are some Misses Reefers, however, valued at from $7.5o to $I5.eo that will be run off at from $5.oo to $8.5o.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
ANNUAL ELECTIONS.

Connecticut Rock Lodge.
 The annual election of Connecticut Rock lodge, F. and A. M., was held last night. The following officers were elected: W. M., Henry Fressnius; S. w., Philo Taller; J. w., Arthur R. Speiss; treasurer, David Strouse; secretary, O. G. Warmer; trus- tees, John Ruff, Paul Well, M. Zunder.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
MIR. wH1rNBx,s REpoRr.

The School Meeting at Warner Hall Tomorrow Evenfng-An Interest- Ing Statement of the Districts
 Finances and W hat Is Asked For.
 ELI Whitney, jr., of the board of educa- tion has prepared 8 financial statement which is of interest. The special district meeting takes place tomorrow evening at Warner hall, at which the voting of addi- tional appropriations is to be considered. He prefaces his estimates with the state ment that in 1889 the floating indebted sue of per cent. bonds to the amount of $153, 500. The report shows that the current expenses of each of the five last years exceeded the current receipts, ST. s3e in 's9, $19,es9 in go, $6, ,s55 in 's1, $21 $40 in '92, and $55, 42S in 's3, the latter including receipts from taxes from Sep tember to November 1. Thus a floating debt was created in 1SS9-1S93 inclusive of $73, ,00O. This includes $12, ,s65, the cost of Lowell school, over the appropriation. The estimated current expenses for '94 | are $312, 300. Add to these the estimated extraordinary expenses for '94, not pro- vided for, including Bosrdmsn manual training school equipment, $25, 900; lot for state normal school $21. GOO; repairs to Hillhouse high school $25. 900. Total $71, O00-msking total of $383, 300 to be pro vided for.
 Applying to reduce this are the esti- mated receipts for '94, $2o8, ,857 leaving a balance of $95, 300.
 The estimated floating debt at close of sc -kf Id IA e. | 1894 as above, $95, 500.
 | last stands as follows: Notes, $140, 437; due Boardman training school fund, $10,000 bonds issued. $500. .0O0; total, $45O. O.437. Less amount due from bond account $736; less taxes received September 1 tc November 1, 1893, ST, ,000-total, ST, 736 balance, $572. 7O1.
 Add to this indebtedness incurred and to be paid by sale of bonds, viz: balance on Fair street school, ,$1 ,360; lot for Board $1, ,00O now paid, $29, ,000; lot for new higt school, $41, ,115; total, $444, 200.
 Total probable indebtedness at close o! 1894. $540, ,000.
 Tomorrow evenings meeting will b. called upon to provide a way for raising $71, ,000, of which $46, GOO has already beer authorized. If the money is to be raised by q special tax it will taks 1a mills te l do it.
 It is desired to appropriate 5000 te equip the manual training school; $21 ,00t for the lot for the new state normal school
 which the board has purchased on tn'
 Maltby land on Howe street. For thi
 building the state Is to appropriate $25, ,00t
 each year for four years. On January
 $50, 900 will bs available and the rest ir
 two years more. For repairing the higl
 school $25 ,000 is asked. A full attendano
 at the school meeting Is probable.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12

Mean temperature, 24 Max temperature, 28. Min. temperature, 21 Precipitation, go inches. Max. velocity of wind, 23N Dedciency:of temperature since January 1-332 degrees.
 Deficiency of precipitation since January l. 9 16 iuches.
 wee. H. J. COX, Observer. Note.-A minus sign Fl prefxed to thermom- ssT' in connection with rainfall indicates a trace of rainfall too small to measure. sSnow is melted and resulting depth of water not known.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Home for the FrIendIess.

The managers of the Home for the Friendless gratefully acknowledge the fol- lowing Thanksgiving donations: Mrs. Hen ry Farnam s1O, union Thanksgiving ser vice at Grand avenue Baptist church s5 59. Dr. T. H. BIehop Mrs. T. G. Bennett each one turkey, Mrs Winchester, one turkey, one barrel apples, Miss Chaplain, basket of grapes, Mrs. J. D. Dswell six dozen doughnuts, N. A. Fullerton oranges and groceries.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Boys Remember

Christmas gifts, especially those that last well. Our lot 2S4o H. Boys Suit for example, at $9.5o. Or at less cost, the 5o63 P. at $5.co. Then there's an excellent selection in the $4.5o aH aOOOI Suit at $500. For an Overcoat give the $5.oo Ulster. A Reefer at $3.75 or even a $I.oo Shirt Waist.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12

Shown up in broad day light, new store.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Cutler. Art Store-Open Evenings

Words of truth and soberness. Money will not be spent these holidays as freely as usual. People with refined tastes are as numerous as ever.
 They will buy nearly as many articles as usual, but not 80 expensive. Where can they fnd low-priced goods that will satisfy the artistic sensel
 Any visitor at Cutters Art Store will easily be satisfied that the demand of the times is fully met in his stock.
 No enumeration of articles offered Is necessary. Come and gee! Only one sug- gestion. If you want pictures framed bring them in early.
 d9tf EvARTs CUTLER
 When you buy candy buy Huyler's. E, Hewitt 6 Co.,, Selling Agents. f7tf
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12

The Dress Goods man says, useful, elegant presents these" referring to Dress Patterns with from $4.oo to 5000 chopped from the price of each one. Yes, they'd have been lovely presents at real value but Wo7O, now ]! he is more than correct.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12

special A1dermanic Meeting.
 Mayor Sargent has called a special meet ing of the board of aldermen to be held on Friday evening. At this time the estimates for 1894 will be considered, and it is prob able that final action will be taken upon them.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12

all the time-but how about those that sold for $500, going for SAYS.
 One worth $Io.oo,
 for $5.5o, etc. The Cloak buyer says, |" bought a bunch Ol garments yes
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY

Annual Meeting-National Tradesmen's Bank. Citron-R. W. Mills. Ghoicest GoodslThe O. E. Hart Go. Christmas Presents-Durant, Jeweler. Daily Chat-Malley. Nicely & co: Entertainment-Hyperion Theater. Estate Marie Gorham-Probate Notice: co Hardware and Cutlery-Cox & Lyon. Household Sensibles-P. J. Kelly Go. italian Olive OLE. E. Hall & Son. Long Island Scallops-Grand Avenue Bridge. Lost-Muff-This OMce.
 old Curiosity Shop-11A Chapel Street. Rents Collected-John c. Punderford To New York-New Haven Steamboat Co. To Let Free-Horse-F.S s. Bradley. What to Bny2The chss a % Monson % Co. Wanted-Cook-S25 Chapel Street. Wanted-Girl-4oL Lyon Street.
 anted-Situation-S., This Office. Wanted-Situatien-Box1 1897, City.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
MUSIC STORE CLOSED,

Attached for $IO,OOO-By a New Ha-
 ven Firm.
 WATERBURY, Dec. 11.-Music dealer J. M. Kellogg's store Ia closed, an attachment having been made in 8 suit for $10,000. His body was also attached in suit for embe zzlement, but bonds of $7, 900 were furnished and MT. Kellogg was released. The Treat & Shepard company of New Ha- ven, whose agent MT. Kellogg was, sent a man here more than week ago, who called on parties who purchased their pianos through MT. Kellogg and finding the accounts short about $5, 900 at once re ported that things were not right. An at torney representing the company came Deputy Sheriff Carmpdy. Mr. Kellogg 9 admits the indebtedness, but says he has equity enough in pianos and musical mer- chandise to more than cover it.. He says that the hard times have caused the trouble.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Derby Silverware.

Fine American Carving Sets, Knife and Fork, S4, 99, $1.3o, $2.o7 and $4.27.
 Fine English Carving Sets, Knife. Fork and Steel, $6.4o, $7.97, $S.79 a n d $o.47. Rogers quadru- ple Ware-6 knives and 6 forks, $3.6o a set, warranted for 20 years. Tea Spoons, $I.2o a half dozen.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
WILL ASK FOR A RECOUNT.

The Town Agent Question-Action
 To-day.
 To day the proceedings to determine whether Robert E. Baldwin or John Gar rity was elected frat selectman at the re- cent election will be brought before Judge Hall in the superior court. civil side. The proceedings will be in the form of pati- tion for recount of the votes. Applioa- tion was made to Judge Prentice yesterday, but as Judge Prentice was obliged to hold court in Norwich to day he could not take any action upon the petition.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, l
 OFFICE THE CHIEB
 OE-THK WEATHER BUREAU WARRINGTON, D. O., p. m., Dec. Il, 1885, For New England-Fair, except snow f1urries in Vermont and western portions of Massachu sstts and Connecticut; warmer; winds shifting to southeasterly and increasing.
 Local Weather Report.
 TOR DECEMBER il, 1893
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12

Now is the time to purchase Christnas giftH save money ct SilYexthaus'.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
Corset Presents

A useful, durable and handsome present for a lady is the ever popular Son. nette" Corset. Comes in 12 distinct styles, all lengths, colors and quality. Price 49 cents to $2.oo. Always an abundance of superior Health Waists at low prices. That Girl
 should have a Gretchen but there's so much to pay out
Morning journal and courier., 1893-12-12
AT ST. JAMES CHURCH.

The Daughters of the King of St. James church, Fair Haven, will give an afternoon tea and sale of fancy articles on WednesS day, December 18, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the Sunday school rooms of the church.