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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28
STONINGTON POINT.
The Old Hands IdIe-New Men in the
Velvet WOrks-Labor Troubles.

The Old Hands Idle-New Men in the
Velvet WOrks-Labor Troubles.
Dec. 27.-The strike at the velvet factory
has resulted in leaving the old help out in
the cold and filing their places with new.
A cut in the wages of the employees melted
the strike, the help thinking that the same
was unjust. The manufacture of silk vel
vet is a German industry, and the force
employed at the time of the strike repre-
sented that nationality. After they decid-
ed to strike they formed second resolu-
ton, which was to the effect that they
would prevent others from filling the
places they vacated Here was where they
made big mistake and one that cost them
dear. The superintendent of the factory,
through an agent in New York, obtained
new men to fill the places vacated by the
strikers: As soon as the men arrived they
were beset by the strikers and
up the job. This worked in favor
of the strikers for while, but they be-
came go emboldened by success that they
adopted tactics in carrying out their de-
signs that got them entangled in the mesh
es of the law. Nine of the men were ar
rested for breach of the peace and paid
over $50 each to get out of the trap they
had walked into.
As the company had poor luck In OBJ
tanning help from New York they adopted
another source of supply and hired ex.
perienoed men that had been employed OF
Manchester, in this state. As these men
are of Irish extraction, the German strik.
ers cannot exert any influence over them,
and they appear inclined to remain. The
factory is now running ON full time with a
full force, and will probably continue to
do so for an indefinite time.
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AT THE sEAmEN;s BETHEL.

Annual Christmas Entertainment of
the Ladies' Seamen's Friend SecI-
ety-One Hundred Sailors Received
Presents-Mus1cal and Literary En-
tertainment.
The annual Christmas entertainment of
the ladies' Seamen's Friend society was
held at the Ssamen's bethel on Water street
last evening and was attended by about
one hundred sailors. The arrangements
were somewhat disconnected by the serious
illness of the superintendent of the bethel,
Mr.. John A. Berg. But very pleasant
evening was spent by all nevertheless.
The hall was prettily festooned with green's
and model of full-rigged ship was
placed in position on the plat 'orm and
contained the presents for the sailors,
which consisted of "comfort bags" as they
are called by the sailors and which contain
all articles that are necessary for mending.
Each man received q pocket knife also.
After the distribution of the presents an
interesting musical and literary program
was rendered. Miss Lottie Reynolds, the
popular young elocutionist, recited several
selections. Miss May Pendleton recited
1.-THE Gem of the Evening"" Mr.. Smith
and Miss Benedict. dressed in Quaker Co.'S
tune, sang Reuben and Cynthia" Mics
Meta Fellowes and Mr.. Witherspoon each
Gang solo, and the West End Banjo club
entertained the audience with several mu
steal selections. Haydn Cook and James
MacLauchlan, "The Two Macks," gave q
comedy sketch. The committee III charge
of the entertainment were Mrs. J.H. Booth,
Mrs. E. Killam and Mrs. J. H. Foy.
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wALLINGFORD.

Sons OF Temperance.StmP Hooks'
Dance-meLaughlin Is Still Alive
Good Skatsng-Pet6enal.
Perseverance division, Sons Of Temper
ance, has elected as officers: W. j.. Arthur,
worthy patriarch James Hines, worthy
associate; J. V. N. Lane, financial score
tary; Mrs. W. J. Arthur, treasurer; Mrs.
David McCune, recording seeretaryi Miss
Bertha Smith, assistant; Thomas Ward,
conductor; Miss Rose Philbrook, assistant;
J. A. McHugh, outside sentinel; Albert
Lobb, inside sentinel
Accanaut lodge, I. o. o F., has elected
as officers: Robert E. Bottom, noble grand;
T. F. Smith, vice grand; Q. O. Treat, re-
cording secretary; Charles ELL, permanent
secretary; J. W! Allen, treasurer, O. j.
Banton, trustee fot two years.
Chief Engineer Smith has called meet
ing Of the fire department for next Wednes
day evening, at the Hubbard Hose rooms
for the purpose of considering the sdvis
ability of giving the annual ball.
At the meeting of the Simpson ''hooks'
1t was unanimously voted to favor dane,
and also to purchase new uniforms.
The Sunday school entertainment of st
Paul's church will be held this evening Il
the parish house. A Christmas tree an,
distribution Of oranges and candies vii
| prove very interesting feature to tn
| little ones.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. q. Jepson have littl,
daughter that was born Tuesday.
| Mrs. W. E. Hall has gone to Boston TO
two weeks visit.
| Edward Hefferman had two of his fin
gers smashed under drop at R. Wallace
Sons yesterday morning.
Harry Eaton's Afro American Vaude
Vile company, host of beautiful octo
rooms, In old fashioned cake walks,
booked for the opera house Monday an
Tuesday evenings, January and 2.
John Marshall, who has been in til
lookup for ten dsya, is again a free mar
he having made arrangements with ii
selectmen of the town of East Haddam fo
the payment of the same in installment
with the promise that IF he will get SIC
In cash by February the odd $50 will b
thrown off. There Is a feeling anon
many that this case should not have bee
thus settled. There ia considerable crit
cism regarding this disposition of the cas-
Patrick Mclaughlin, who lost both b
legs under the cars at the depot Tuesds
afternoon, was alive and early last evel
ing was reported by his attending phys
clan as doing well and with a good pro
poet of speedy recovery.
There was large crowd skating on Il
lake yesterday afternoon and evening, Il
ice being in splendid condition.
DR.. Wilson has reported to Health Offic
Coudert five cases of typhoid fever N on
fsmily-the Laymans, who live on Il
| eouth plains.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..

The Chambers Centennial Celebfa.
ton = Committee Appointed - New
Members Admitted - The H. g.
Lewis memorial-H arbor Improve.
ments.
The chamber of commerce will celebrate
its centennial next year. The special COM
mittee which has the matter In charge was
announced at last nights meeting. 1t is
composed of J. D. Dewell, chairman; T..
W. Beesher, J. Q. North, F. h. sperry and
John g. Gallagher.
The date of the celebration has not been
decided upon. The chamber was organ
isad April Q, 1894. The Tooth anniversary.
however, may not be celebrated until fall.
The meeting last night was slimly at
tended. In the absence of President
Barnes, Vice President sperry presided.
Clarence g. Conklin, general freight agent
at the Consolidated depot; Il. t. Atwater
of Truinbull street; W. B. Powell, man.
ager of R. T. Dunn & Co.; Alfred N.
Wheeler, E. K. sperry brother of N. D.
Sperry, Dr.. A. B. Fuller, g. L. We'll and
A. 81. Smith were proposed as candidates
ana were unanlmOueiy accepted.
The report of the banquet committee
showed that the expense had been $549 A.
and the receipts had been SAT-. To eovel
the deficit an order was drawn on the
treasurer for $132 AZ.
The president was authorized to appoint
delegates from the chamber to the STATE
board of trade, which ia to meet at New
London January II, 1894. The Ioca
I chamber is entitled to eight delegates.
Mr.. Dewell stated that the money col
lected for the 81. g. Lewis memorial wa
| drawing interest. He recommended tina
| the money be used for landing at tn,
Water street park. It had been the origi
nal intention of the chamber to use tn
fund for the purpose of ornamenting
| new bridge at the northern end of Orang
street. The city has shown no disposition
| to do anything in the matter of making
any improvement at this place, and so tn
Lewis memorial fund has lain idle.
No action was taken.
Captain Townshend stated that he ha,
drawn petition asking the United State
government for survey of the harbor ant
an appropriation for further improve
ments. He asked to have the seal of tn
chamber attached to q document. By
vote the president was authorized to aft
the seal of the chamber to the petition.
| The hoard then adiourned
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THE GoUNOD SOCIETY.


Meeting Last Night-Tuesday Even.
ing, March Is, Decided Upon-No-
tice to Members.
An important meeting of the executive
committee of the Gounod society was held
last evening in which many matters oon-
corning the production of ''The Messiah"
were brought up. The matter of solo!sts
and orchestra was thoroughly discussed,
but nothing definite was decided upon. 1t
is expected that one Of the finest Quartet
OF soloists will render their respective
parts in the coming production, which will
take place on Tuesday evening, March Is,
at the Hyperion. The different members
of the chorus are urgently requested to
send an answer to their respective division
officers, whether they are DESTROYS of re-
joining the society or not. as soon as pos
slble, as there are numerous applications
for membership continually pouring in.
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rHE ASSISTANT CLBRKsHIP.
Some Ciairis That Have Been Made
and Uniia6e.

some Ciairfas Tnas Have Been Made
and Unniade.
The contest for the republican fiomtna-
ton for assistant city clerk is developing
some peculiar phases. The friends of Her
bert e, Benton, chairman of the republican
state committee, are indignant over the
way that Mr.. Benton has been misreprs-
scented by the sdherents of Charles q. Ford,
one of the candidates for the nomination.
One of the Ford supporters made the argu-
ment In the Caucus of republican council
men, held the other night, that Mr.. Ford
ought to have the nomination because he
had performed great services for the re-
publican party, as assistant clerk of the
court of common pleas, for which he had
not been paid. TIE came argument has
also been used with various members of
| the new court of common council In pri-
vate.
The facts are said to be tsat during the
| time Mr.. Ford WAS assistant clerk OF the
| court Herbert E Benton was the clerk and
as such clerk was entitled to all the fees oil
the otRoe. At this time Mr.. Benton was
| giving his services to che party free gratis
and Is he was away much ne employed Nj:
Ford, at Mr.. Ford's own request, to attend
to the Office at such times as Mr.. Benton
was away. Mr.. Ford had no right to any
fees or compensation except such as Mr.
Benton agresd to give him. Mr. BentoE
paid Mr. Ford from his fees, from April
1899, to April, 1893, between 81, 50t
and $4,000. In view of these facts
the friends of Mr.. Bsnton are mad tina
be should be misrepresented as no
paying Mr.. Ford for his services, and
when Mr.. Benton heard of this claim 1t i
said that he sent word to Mr.. Ford that 1
he had not been paid enough. If he, Ford
would send him bill for the balance he
Benton, would psy it.
| One OF the services that Mr.. Ford
friends claim he rendered the party wa
naturalistng republicans free. The fee
for this belonged to hr. Benton and 1t
true the republicans were nsturalizsd tree
as they always were by Mr.. Benton whe
he was clerk of that court, but Mr.. For
took all the money paid by the democrat
for naturslizipg in 1892 during the tim
he was 30 employed, by the consent of Nj
| Renton
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Seems Funny

to some people that we give
a pocket knife with every
Suit sold. But every New
Haven boy ought to know
where to find best clothes.
He'll hunt for a pocket knife
when he won't for clothes.
One transaction here between
mamma, son and Big Store,
in the way of selling either
Suits, Pants, w al SITS, Oh
Overcoats, puts an end to
hunting for good clothes.
Bows Clothing Dept
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AT DAVENPORT CHURCH.

The Christmas Exercises of the Sun.
day school to be Held Tonight.
The Christmas exercises of the Sunday
school of the Davenport church will be
held at the lecture room this evening at 2
O'Clock. The room has been tastefu.ly
decorated with evergreens and laurel. The
following program will be rendered:
Opening Scripture sentences.
Prayer.
singing-'In the Early Morning, Early
Opening address. ............... Lottie Reynolds
Scriptxral lesson.
singing-'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
Scriptural lesson.
singing Christmas Hymn. ........ Gertie Roy
Scriptural lesson.
Singing-"Wo .dertul STAR Quartet
Singing-"O Little Tewn of Bethlehem"
Story-"Legend of the Christ Child'' Miss Damn
Singing-"Once in Royal David's City,
Recitation-"Christmas Legend. Pauline Skin
Singing-"Carol, Brothers, Carol"
Discovery of Santa Claus.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

tinted States Senator o. 81. Platt was
in town yesterday. He called on Postmas-
ter Sperry.
Attorney O. a. Fowler, who has been
confined to his home for the past ten days
with severe attack of grip. has sufficiently
recovered to resume practice.
Jack Shaw, who has been employed IN
the Office of the New Haven Chair com
pany for the past three years, has accepted
position with the D. n. Read company o!
Bridgeport.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28
Opeuiue This Evening.

Mr.. Eugene Horn, form erly the popular
caterer of the Harmonic club, has opened
a new bar and lunch room at No. 401 State
street. He will have formal opening this
evening and all are invited. The place has
been entirely renovated with pleasing and
elegant fxings, and everything necessary
for the comfort of the inner man has beer
provided.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

HIDDLETowN, Dec. 27.-WilliAm Gel
lert, . brakeman on an Air Line freight
train, while on the top of box car early
this morning was struck by bridge just
east Of the Portland station, and was
nearly knocked Of the car. When the
train arrived ct Portland tho brakeman
was discovered lying on the top Of the oar
and . severe wound In bis forehead. he
Win secoYes.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

Mrs. Josephine Smith, aged ffty-two
years, was found dead in bed recently.
She died of natural causes.
Mrs. Maria Smyth, aged seventy four,
died Thursday last of liver disease.
John Chambers died last Friday, ,sged
sixty eight, of paralysis. He served in the
Canadian rebellion and in the Crimear
war.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

HARTFORD, Dec. 27.-The Cromwell
brownstone auarries will resume quarry
ing for stone on January 8. They have
been idle for two months.
The employees of the ]. E. Stevens com
pany at Cromwell have assented to reduc-
ton of 10 per cent. in wages, and the shops
will start up again on January Q.
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Tootx m neaIerss Word.

The other day we repaired for a lady a
two year old piano which cost her $3.50.
It would have been dear at 5000. Had
she bought an Emerson 1t would not
have come to us for repairs in thirty years.
@. II. LOOMS Sons,
d27 3t 1888 Chapel street.
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Sorting Out

and Strengthening up, re-
arranging re-taging the left
ovel holiday goods, is occupy
ing some Of the present time.
We can fix you out in first
class shape for New Years
even though trade did come
near sweeping every thing
from the decks.
In the mean time let's stroll
around through the Flannel
section by the Blankets, first
the warm soft lovely Bed
k~EI, = Dt s5s.,
RaN.m ediing
IN F R $'5s
~ f9iH heres
a splendid 1914 lot changed
from $500 to $3.50. Then
a lot of ia Blankets with
figures broken like this
500 down to s ss.
8: 8: 8: &: -: s: &: &;
Cotton Bed Comforters 90
cents to $3.50. Down Com
forters S4.75 formerly 5000
$S.75 formerly $1,000
$12.5o formerly $500. But
some folks have the comfort of
Horses to consider and wish
to consider only fairest
prices on Blankets-like this
Aspecial line Of Stable Blankets at IS
Blanket at ST. 50 worth $500.
Genuine Kersey Blankets,
held everywhere at SAYS, our
price $500. Or pay 81. so
$500; S3.5ogetting the same
proportionate value. Wool
Street Blankets $500, s3.25,
$3.50, S3.75, $500, $3.50,
$500, S.. so and $500. Count
these prices about IS per
cent under market value.
Flannel Section.
Ladies whole suits in
Broadcloth, fur trimmed, are
coming strongly into favor,
Among the numerous shades
we notice beautiful gray,
lovely heliotrope, handsome
Hunters green. This cloth
at SI.25 a yard is just as good
as that sold in the city at
$500. Hardly as heavy
that's all. What a happy make
up these, for between seasons
or changeable weather pur-
''',s. Then too, one is all
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

Do You Want a Plano That You Can
Bake all day and freeze all night, and yet
not be obliged to board a tuner and re
patrer in your familya If 30, buy an Em-
erson. 1t Is the only piano that will stand
such violent changes of temperature,
Q. M. LOOMS Sons,
S33 Chanel street
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

We cheerfully invite an
examination of the Record
Book which contains a COM
plete statement of the stand
ing of every Society for
which votes have been cast.
Herewith is reproduced the
first statement of our offer
which appeared in print DC
tober 18th.
$1,000. 90 in Gold will be presented by US
in three gifts offSsoo. $500. and $500. to the
Society, Club, Military, Civic or Religious,
organization receiving the greatest, second
greatest and third greatest number OF votes
by Jan. Ist.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

Only from now to Satur-
day to cast your vote for the
Gold Gift. We produce
once more a statement OF
twelve leaders in the contest.
The actual standing can
only be announced when all
the ballots are in.
Take notice In order to
receive credit for Voting
Slips held by individuals or
societies they must be turned
in not later than Saturday,
Dec. goth. Work can &C
complish wonders, even in
three days. Eve'y Vote
counts.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28
COUNCILmEN BANQUET.
The Retiring Board at Deibel,s La
Evening - Numerous Toasts r.
GpOnded to.

The Retiring Board at Deibels Las,
Evening - Numerous TOasts Re.
sponded to.
The farewell banquet given by the retir.
ing board of councilmen at Deibel's cafe
last evening, while 1t was the farewell, wa.
one of the most enjoyable meetings of the
councilmsn during the year. The menu
was an elaborate one and prepared and
served in Deibsl's best style. Carlton e.
Hoadley was toastmaster and the follow.
ing were present: Counoilmen Mcneil,
Bishop, Bohan, Punderson, Staub, Mail
houser, Belden, Splitter. Glacking, Thomas,
Schulz, Reif, Shaw, Brown, Calm, North.
Parish, City Sheriff Brannigan, David Sn.
ney, Assistant City Clerk STANLEY and
James 8. Carney. i
After full justice had been done to the
edibles the following toasts were re-
sponded to and at II O'clock the party adj
iourned:
The Retiring President, '9a....... John @. North
Ret!ring Members. ......."........ Joseph CABIN
Ss%ss s:s.iasa ss ssa
Th lie 5S jan Dealer: license: aeorae Rse
Presentation Of Gavel. Frank 3. Bishop
The Councilman OF Yore. James Glackinx
Electric na1ireads. Russell A. Bslden
How Committees Should be Composed. 49,.
Dixwsii Avenue HARDENING. Henry 3. H.niIt nn
The Councilman Of '4.......... Arthur n Beebe
The Observation-Disclosures. FRANK SouthwoEth
T-nu&v war oark 5{uoorr& -, h~IS.-s
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Fires.

John Bransheld's barn in Portland was
burned to the ground yesterday; loss
81 200; insurance $500.
Frank Blakslee's homo In Plymouth was
DESTROYED by fire yesterday.
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work Begun.

Work WAS commenced yesterday on
the new West Shore road, which il to be
built from Savin Rock to Merwin's Point.
The building OF this road, 1t IL under
stood, will be followed by the construc-
ton Of the other proposed roads along the
shore to Milford and eventually to Bridge
poYt.
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ArmOry Notes.


The Grays held 'fake" Christmas tree
celebration and pig roast at the armory
last evening. The celebration and repast
was served in the squad room after the
drill.
The Blues, City Guard and the Grays
were inspected in the drill last night by
Adjutant Fred Miner.
The City Guard held a special business
meeting last evening. The meeting was
called to decide on the finishing arrange
ments for the coming masquerade ball of
the company at the srmory, February s.
Captain Quit and Lieutenant Kapitske
were appointed special committee to pro-
cure fine costumes for the floor committee,
1t ia the intention Of the company to have
the best obtainsble for this occasion. The
ball this year will be an improvement on
that of last year. The company has had q
good deal of experience in this direction
and the ball this year will be combination
of all the good points of past years.
FOOT GUARD TO NIGHT.
Captain General Luzon B. Morris will
review the Second company, Governors
Foot Guard, at the armory tonight. This
will be one of the notable military social
events of the year. The company will
celebrate Its 10th anniversary. A cola
ton will be served.
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Been Breaking

sizes in Cloaks, Goats, etc.
Ladies know that heavy sell
ing must do this. AS a re-
suit, odds and ends in various
garments will go on to the
special Table, prices $2.5o to
$500 which have had their
day at $3.50 to $500.
But aside from this Eve
walk into the regular stock
and offer IS Cape Refer
Jackets, fur trimmed, that
sold for $3.50 at $500. IS
that sold for $1,000, now
$500. These in black only.
that sold for sii-5o. now $1,000, blue and
brown only.
A few Novelties that sold
from $o7.5o to $500, now
$22.5 so. IS Hare Capes
that were $500, now $500,
IS that were $3.50 now
| $3.50. Astrachan Capes that
were $500, now $I2.oo.
New goods in latest and most
approved styles.
Cloals, Wraps, Furs.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

jeremiah s. o'Brien, saloon keeper.
died Of appendicitis at his home In Nor
walk Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock, after
m Illness Of Are days.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-12-28

llgnt A
Purse II
strings yield to the cold
snap" and the sharp reduc-
ton in price on every gar
ment in our Cloak stock.
Stop and see II we haven't
Here are the cutoff prizes :
Last weeks $50 CLOAK, now
$40.
Last weeks s25 CLOAK, now
$3.50.
Last weeks s22.5o CDoAK,row
$1,000.
Last week'ssI7.5o CLoAK,now
1850.
Last weeks 1900 and 1900
CLoAKS, now 1000 and 200.
The reduction is our price
push, and nature backs us
in our efforts to make those
without cloaks comfortable.
Try on a few Of these hand
somely finished garments
The fact of their being cut
to the beauty lines of the
Ada Rehan silver statue
don't increase the cost to
you a penny
Second Floor. Front
Fortunately, we had some toys
i left (still, we planned for
that), because scores OF be-
lated Santa Clauses are still
calling.
The big basement looks as if
swept by a whirlwind, and
if low prices will do it, it will
| be as bare as bald head
| before New Years.
Lots Of pretty things for after
thought gifts at the Jewelry
Counter. Hair, Neck and
other ornaments.
Lovely fAns. perfumes and toilet articles.
Mufler weather, tool Selling
Silk here at the price of lin
en-, in the Handkerchiefline
The Silk and Dress Goods
tide sets in strong our way
/ prices on every yard in
our immense stock of latest
| patterns your way.
Ladies Lace Striped Lawn
Apron, deep hem and tuck.
unusually good IT,
value, for L o.
On the Bargain Table