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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-12
llR. HEEr,s APPOINTMENT.
To Supervise the Consolidated Roads
 Electric Equipment.


 Bridgeport, Feb. 1.-The announce ment was made to-day that N. H. Heft, president of the Bridgeport Traction company, has been appointed by the di- rectors of the Consolidated railroad to take the entire charge of the electric equipment of the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad.
 MT. Heft is now employed by the steam road equipping the Nantasket Beach line with electricity, and has all ready set up a 1,50O horse power engine. The success of this experiment may pos sibly mean a general introduction even tually of electricity all over the system, but of course this is a matter of the future.
 The line at Nantasket will be used for the present for ordinary passenger coaches to be drawn by baggage cars equipped with powerful motors.
 The selection of an official for this position from the Traction company, which has been making such a fight with the steam road, is not the least significant part of the new appoint ment.
 MT. Heft is an expert electrician and has had experience with electric rail- ways almost from their inception in this country. He came from Pennsyl- vania to this city two years ago, and established the Bridgeport Traction company.
 Since then it has not been all smooth sailing for him, owing to the strike and the grade crossing troubles. It is said that the Consolidated road officials ap- preciated so well the manner in which he won out in the strike and also his ability as a railroad electrician, that they determined to offer him the posi- ton.
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VEST HAVEN.

Grand Ball of West Haven Lodge, A. o. U.
 W.-Engine Company, No. 1.
 The first grand ball given by the West Haven lodge, No. 59, A. O.U. w., was held In the town hall last night. The grand march was led by J. D. Prime and wife, followed by 15O couples. The committees were as follows:
 Floor committee-J. D. Prime, chair man; C.. w. Lowndes, assistant; w. T. Savage, c. A. Jordan, T. Maley, L. M. Smith.
 Reception committee-E. E. Holmes, chairman; A. H. Lausen, assistant; D. A. Dickerman, c. B. Davis, H. A. Harts- horn, J. J. Gerety.
 Music was by Gates orchestra. Prompting by Prof Oggesen. Catering by Fred Granby and Charles Benjamin.
 The West Haven engine company, No. 1, will open a fair in the town hall next Saturday and continue for eight nights, Music for dancing by Gates orchestra. Prof. Oggesen, prompter.
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IN MILFORD.
Nearly Frozen to Death.

Milford, Feb 11.--A middle-aged man who, it is said, is a graduate of the Boston university, was found almost frozen and exhausted in the snow on the outskirts of the town on Saturday morning. The stranger was taken into the family of man named Johnson in the place and was cared for until Sun day night. The Johnsons refuse to say anything about the man or his iden- tity
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THE OLD FOLKS AT HOME.
Where thc Aged and Infirm are Cared 6or-MOther Aurelia Speaks
 of Hor Charges.

OI HApN ChANES1s
 (Brom the Provid0nce, R. 4, JourndL)
 Somewhat removed from the city of Prov idence, on the main highway to Pawtucket, stands that magnificent charitable institu- tion known as the Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Here com pany of sweet faced and soft voiced Sisters care for the old and the infirm who are unable to care for themselves.
 Mother Aurelia presides over this we'll known institution, and with her associates ministers to the wants of over two hundred old people, women and men. An important feature of the Home is well-appointed pharmacy in charge of one of the sisters Their chief remedy is good old Pain-Killer, which most of the old folks used when they were children and which now cures the pains and aches incidental to their declining years.
 As is to be expected, the aged inmates of the Home are in constant need of medical attention, although, so carefully are they tended, few are rarely sick enough to be in the hospital wing at any one time. But all of them are subject to the many disabilities of old age, and so Pain-Killer has come to be remedy of almost daily use,
 Mother Aurelia says that Pain-Killer has quite superseded the drugs and prescriptions for use among the old people. When the limbs twitch with rheumatism the fair sister in charge ofthe pharmacy gives them a massage with pure Pain-Kfller. When the old men and old women suffer from their many stomach troubles, 8 little Pain Killer with water and sugar offers certain and quick relief. When the venerable heads are racked with pain, Pain-Killer is again put to service promptly. The old people love it and rely upon it. They tes- tify that it's use externally is quickly effica- cious, and internally, is unaccompanied by any after ill effects which, ct their age, must never be risked.
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DEArn OF THOMAS RuNNELn.
Old Resident of erryviIIe-Pneumoniat the
 Cause.

 Old Resident of erryviIIe-PneuInOniat the
 Cause.
 Terryville, Feb. 11.-Thomas BunnelL notable resident of this place, died this afternoon at his home here of pneumonia, aged eighty-eight years, MT. Bunnell had been i'll for the last six months, but the illness which ter minated in his death to-day, seized him two weeks ago. The deceased was the son of the revolutionary hero, Ma thaniel Bunnell, who enlisted in the Continental army at New Loondon. He was present and witnessed the burning of the town on the memorable sixth day of September Thomas taught school in Plymouth in 1927 in a little schoolhouse on the site of the present public school in that place. Afterwards he established a freight business, received all the freight that came up the canal to Plainville, and distributed it to points in this section of the state In addition he conducted a stage line that made trips to Hartford twice a week. He continued this until the New Haven and Northampton rail- road was built. Since that time he had been engaged in the teaming business. In 1887 he sold out to- his son, who still continues the business established by the father. The deceased did all the trucking for the factories in this section of the state. He was widely known, The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, He leaves seven sons, all of whom are engaged in the trucking business.
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Standard oil Barge Missing.

New London, Feb. 11.-Captain Scott returned to this port tonight after spending the day cruising up and down between Cornfeld shoal and Saybrook Point looking for the missing barge, No. 5S, of the Standard Oil company No traces of the barge were found, and it is feared that she has drifted cut to sea. There are eight men m board, and they may possibly be able to con trol the movements of the barge so as to bring her safely to port. Captain Scott, however, expressed grave doubts for the safety of the crew.
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Baseball at Trinity.

Hartford, Feb. 1.-The Trinity base base team under Captain Penrose has begun daily practice in the gymnasium. The coach this season will be Hanno- van, who played shortstop last season on the Providence team. The manager will be c. s. Morris '96, who so ably managed last seasons football team. He reports a bright outlook for the season. The schedule of games is not yet quite completed
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EVERYONE INTERESTED
In the French Steamer Gascogne.

In the French Steamer Gascogne.
 Intense interest was manifested every where in this city last evening to hear from the French steamer La Gascogne. Inquiries as to her arrival were con stant about town, and the final news that she had arrived safely in New York gave universal joy.
 At Bunnells Grand opera house an- nouncement of the steamers arrival was made from the stage by Press Agent Morton. The immense audience received the announcement with an out burst of applause.
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THE SCHOONER BENEDICT
Escaped Being Wrecked or Poin
 Judith.

New London, Feb. 1.-The three masted schooner Helen H. Benedict of New Haven is in, the harbor and Cap tain Bracket reports that his vessel had very narrow escape from being wrecked during the storm on Friday night. The vessel was bound from Nor folk for Boston with coal, and was caught in the storm off Point Judith
 She dropped anchor, but the heavy sea caused her to drag. The strain on the anchor chains caused them to part, and the vessel drifted up dangerously close to the reefs. The wind changed to the southwest, and the Benedict was blown off from shore. Captain Bracket and his crew suffered from the extreme cold.
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Injured by a Runaway.

Washington. Feb. 11-General Cyrus Bussy, of Missouri, who was first assistant secretary of the interior un- der President Harrison, was knocked down by a runaway team attached to a sleigh this afternoon. He Received several scalp wounds and suffered from concussion of the brain. He was taken to the Emergency hospital.
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Thousands Were souandered.

Guthrie, o. T., Feb. 1.-The legisla- tive committee Investigating the agri- cultural college is eliciting sensational testimony showing that many thousand dollars were corruptly squandered, that positions were openly bought and sold that members of the board went on long tunketing tours at the expense of the institution. etc.
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DEATH OF BEBNARD M,Cor.

His Wife Died Two Weeks Ago To-day.
 Bernard McCoe of A Edwards street, janitor of the free public library, died last evening after four days illness with pneumonia. MT McCoes wife died two weeks ago to-day of diphtheria. He leaves no children.
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UNITED STATES RUBBER CoM-
 PANV

80 Reade St, New York, Feb'y 6, 1895. A ONE-HALF PER CENT, has been this day declared upon the Common Stock of this Company by the Board of Directors. payable March IS, 1895, to stockholders of record at the closing of the transfer books at the close Of business on Friday, March 1, 1895. The books will be reopened at the opening of business March 10, 1895.
 PA CHAS. R. ELINT. TreaSIrer.
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Cup Coming Over.

London, Feb. 1.-The cup won by the yacht vigi1ant in the Cork regatta last year, is aboard the steamship Servia, which left Queenstown this afternoon. It is addressed to George Gould.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-12
Peace Enroxs Ordered Back.

London, Feb. 1.-The Central News. correspondent in Shanghai says China has ordered the peace envoys whom she sent to Japan to come back imme- diately.
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Found in a Barn.

Bryan, O., Feb. 1.-The bodies of two men, one of whom is thought to be F. P. Hart of Denver, were found in barn near here this morning. The men had evidently frozen to death while asleep.
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MASONIC.

l tion concerning lodge and society meet ings: MASONIC.
 Connecticut Rock, Masonic hall Church street, second and fourth Mon day, at 7:9O p. m. w. M, Henry Frese- nius: secretary, c. J. Wanner
 Franklin chapter Masonic hall. first and third Tuesday at 7;SO D. m. M. E. H. F., Charles B. Hall; secretary, Ath- erton L. Barnes.
 Harmony council, Masonic hall, Church street. third Mondays at 7;3O p. m. T. I. M, David R. Alling.
 New Haven commandery, Masonic hall, Church street, third Fridays at 7S0 p. m. E. C., Francis G. Anthony.
 Pulaski chapter, No, 26, Royal Arch Masons, Masonic hall, Fair Haven, second and fourth Wednesday at 7:3O D. m. M F. H. P, Thomas Smith; sec retary Albert H. Cargill.
 Adelphi lodge, No 6S, r. and A. M., Masonic hall, Fair Haven, first and third Tuesday, at 7:SO D. m. w M., George A, French; secretary, Albert H. Cargill.
 Crawford council, No. 19, R. and s. M, Masonic hall, Fair Haven, first Wednesday at 7:3O D. m. T. l. M., Isaac F. Mallery; recorder, Albert H. Cargill. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
 Meetings held in I. o. O. F. hall, Crown street.
 Quinnipiac, No. i. Mondays at 8 D. m. Recording secretary, R. H. John son.
 Harmony, No. 5. Tuesdays at D. m. Recording secretary, George N, Moses. Montowese, No. 15, Masonic Temple, Mondays at 8 p. m. Secretary, R. A. Laidlaw
 City. No. a6, Wednesdays at p. m. Secretary, J. w. Hammond.
 Croswell, No. 39, Mondays at p. m. A. H. Down.
 Germania, No. 7S (German), Thurs days at 8 D. m. Recording secretary, o. A. Baehr.
 Relief, No. S6, Mondays at 8 D. m. Rollin J. Bunce.
 Humboldt, No. 91 (German), Turn hall, Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Secretary, \ Adolph Gosch.
 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
 Rathbone. No 1, Pythian hall, Cour- fer building, Wednesdays. K. of R. \ and S.. Erwin Barnes.
 Sheffield, No. 2, blue room, Masonic Temple, Tuesdays. K. of R. and S., Louis B. Jacobs.
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Deep River Postmaster Nominated. Washington, Feb. 11.--David R. Post was to-day nominated for postmaster at Deep River, Conn.
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1ooA1 sEoREr socrErIEs.

Information as to Time and Place of
 Meetings. f,-a Following Is a directory of informa- tion concerning lodge and society meet ings:
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Rathbone. No 1, Pythian hall, Cour- fer building, Wednesdays. K. of R. and S.. Erwin Barnes.
 Sheffield, No. ?, blue room, Masonic Temple, Tuesdays K. of R. and s., Louis D. Jacobs.
 Ezel, No. 3, I. o. O. F. building. Tues days at D. nl. K. of R. and S., Fred w. Dawless.
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NASHVILLE.

West Rock lodge, No. AS, A. o. U. w., second and fourth Fridays; and Edge wood lodge, K. of P, No. Il, on Monday evenings in Masonic hall.
The Newtown bee., 1895-05-31
THE MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Despite the threatening weather on Sunday morning, the Memorial ser vice at the Congregational church drew out an audience which completely filled the church. About the organ and galleries the stars and stripes and bunt- ing were tastefully displayed. In place of the pulpit was simple stand draped with the flag. Many bouquets of choice flowers lent their fragrance and beauty to the scene. The service was a most inspiring one. Rev o. W. Barker, the pastor, preached an eloquent sermon, from the text, Deut. S:2, 'tAnd thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God lead thee these 40 years in the wilderness" He also read a very appropriate poem written by the poet, Will Carleton, and read by him at Ar lington, Va., May 30, 1877. Mrs Julia Ward Howe's Battle hymn of the Re- public" was sang as solo by Miss Fannie Scudder. The service will long be pleasantly remembered by all whose good fortune it was to be present. The local Grand Army post was largely represented, and, at the request of several of their number, Rev MT Bar ker's sermon will appear in full in the near future in the columns of THE BEE.
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TO OPEN THE ST MARC.

Extensive repairs and alterations are being made at the St Marce hotel, anG it is understood that it will open the first of June. It has been leased for a tern of years by young man who has haG plenty of practical experience in the conduct of hotels and who intends tC manage it in first class manner. Oliver c. Jennings and Miss Annie Jennings will sail for Europe, this week expecting to return to America in An- gust.
 pr Donaldson is one of the county delegates to the annual meeting of the Connecticut medical society, which meets at Hartford.
 The Christian Endeavor Union of Bridgeport will hold it's meeting with the Fairfield Congregational church on Tues day, June 4. Tickets will enable the holder to make the round trip for 10 cents- Cars will leave for Fairfield two at time. making the run without stop.
 Rev Dr s. F. Smith, author of the hymn, America, was guest of Dr Don- aldson last week. He also visited the Academy and after being introduced to the boys, spoke brief fly to them.
 It is probable that Mrs o. B. Jennings will spend part of the summer at her country residence here.
 Charles Clucas and family are occu- pying their home here, which is W ender- fully beautified in it's new paint.
 The house now occupied by Judge Glover has been rented for the summer to New York gentleman, who will prob- ably take up his residence therein about the middle of June.
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Fairfield County Chat.
FAIRFIELD.
AT THE RUBBER SHOP.

During the past few weeks many addi- tions have been made at the plant of the Rubber company, and that corporation is now we'll fitted for not only the present large volume of business, but for any in- crease that may take place, plenty of work in the carriage cloth department.
 MT Sipperly of Westport has begun on the task of sinking an artesian well for two months, and has finished it to the satisfaction of all parties. For the first 70 feet or so the boring was 'ssnap.'' Then peculiar white rock was struck and progress was almost impossible, but after persistent boring more than 100 feet of this rock that was harder than flint, he found water clear as crystal, cold as ice, it's actual temperature being 47 de- grees, and stream flowing at 25 gallons a minute, which will be much more then the actual requirement. of the company powerful steam pump has been order ed and an effort will be made to pump out the well, free it from sediment, etc.. when it is expected it will flow from 50 to 35 gallons minute.
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BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME.

Pictures educate, as we'll as beautify, and no home is compete without them. How much more cheerful is room adorned with pictures, even of the cheap est kind, than with bare walls. At the present low prices at which good pie lures are being sold, no one need be without them. You can buy unframed ones from five cents upward, and framed
 ones for 25 cents upward at Northrop's great closing out sale at 31 John street, Bridgeport. If you have any that need frames take them there and he will frame them to suit, at low prices. You can buy 20x24 cravon pictures hand somely framed for $1.50 to $2 50, and elegant fruit pieces for $l.50. He has an elegant assortment of cabinet photo frames in silver, gilt, etc. He desires us to call the attention of all persons who have left pictures to be framed to his notice that all such. not called for by June l will be sold to pay expenses. "A word to the wise is sufficient"
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Affairs About Town.
WHERE OUR CITY FRIENDS MAY FIND FEN
 PERMANENT.

The Consolidated roads "summer re.
 sort manual," contains the names of the , Grand Central and Dicks hotels in New. town, the Elm Shade. hotel Capt A. W.
 Peck's), Pleasant View House (Mrs | Addie Nichols), Echo Farm house (Mar- GUS Camp), Peck's house (Miss Abbie Peek), and Mrs Henry Dikeman. H. D. Lake, Homer Hawley, William Flaw. ley and k. A. Clark at Hawleyville are mentioned as private houses where sum- mer guests may bs entertained. At Stepney we find among the private houses where guests may be entertained Mrs A. Purdy, E. A. Daley and F. w. Hawley. At Southport among the pri- vate families mentioned are Mrs w. F. Elwood, Mrs J. F. Jennings, Mrs John Meeker, Mrs c. l.. Meeker, Mrs A. Bulkley and Mrs l.. A. Dill. At West Morris are the names of $. J. Bissell, c. w. Noble, c. k. Senior and F. A. Pow CTS. At New Preston's famous Wars- maug lake we find mentioned the Wilson house, the Loomarwick, the Hopkins house, Norris at Lake View. At New Milford, we find the New England house, the New Milford house, the We antinaug and the private houses of Mrs s. J. Wheaton, George W. Barnum and A. D. Giddings. At Bedding is the Mountain View farm of J. Nickerson the Wayside ia, m of Mrs Mary l.. Os- borne and the private residence of Rev c. W. Kelley. Oxford has the Oxford hotel. At Stratford there is the Benjamin house and the private residence of c. N. Warehouse. In Watertown are given the names of the residences of Mrs Rose Foster, Mrs William Foote, Hiram Atwood, Robert Smith and Orrin D. Estey. At West Cornwall is the Mansion hotel and the private residences of G. w. Brewster, s. R. Scoville and W. R. Brush. In Vest port are the homes of Mrs Hull B. Brad ley, Mrs A. Lockwood, Mrs k. Whitney, Mrs Leroy Meeker and the Cliff Villa. At Bantam are the South View Villa, the Pleasant View house and the private house of E. s. Benedict. In Bethel are the private homes of Mrs William Flew ellyn, Chauneey Donald, Mrs J. P. Bar nun, L. s Morgan, Mrs D Williams, Mrs Howard Mckenzie and Charles Hin- man. Branchville has among it's hospit- able homes where our city friends may be entertained, the residence of c. A. Jennings, Andrew Godfrey and Mrs Frank Beers. At Brookfield is the James American house. At Green Farms is the Beach Side Inn and at Kent, the Kent Inn. Middlebury is noted by the popular Wallace house. We do not find mentioned Landlord Taylor's long time and popular hoatelry at Sandy Hook, but this is doubtless ap oversight. The book contains many details, and has been gotten up with care.
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PLATTsvILLE.

Miss Carrie Moore is the guest of her cousin, Miss Edith Sherwood.
 Mrs Emma Judd and two children have visited Mrs Ellis Wheeler.
 Miss Florence May, daughter of MT and Mrs George Jennings, entertained several of her young friends, Saturday evening. this being her birthday anniyer. sary. The evening was pleasantly spent playing games until about 10 o'clock. when all did justice to fine supper pre-. pared for them.
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LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE WHEN THE
 BELL RINGS.

Great Improvements are in order up the Shepaug. New iron girders are be- ing put in near the Philo Hawley place. The girders are to be taken from the north end of the Housatonic bridge, heavy girders being put in at that point.
 Passenger coach No. z, of the Shepaug road has just been sent out of the shop at Hawleyville, fresh as spring daisy. Edward Pitchard was the artist who ap piled the brush.
 The new time table on the New Eng. land went into effect Monday. The new train goes east from Sandy Hook at 10 a. m. and west at 6 30 p. m.
 The new summer time table on the She- paug will be found in full on another page. The trains leave Hawleyville go- ing porth at ll.l0 a. m. and B D. m. the summer travel over this little road, by the way, is increasing every year.
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Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman Botsford,

Dr T. Carroll, the popular dentist of Bridgeport, for the past four months has been having remarkable success in using the Hayes process of anaesthesia with pure narcotise6 air, which is absolutely safe and as harmless as milk. Dr Cair- oli, who Is very skillful in the use of anasthetica, can by this process prepare cavities for filling Chat would otherwise be painfuD without any pain or incon- venience to the patient. It can be used for extracting but the doctor prefers it as an obtunder of sensitive dentine. Dur ing the past four months he has used it on over 200 persons, without single failure. It is very excellent for children. Everyone who tries it speak in it's high est praise. pr Carroll, whose practice is large, has associated with him Dr c. G.. Colby, late of Baltim ore,a very thorough and careful operator. Dr c. H. Porter, who has been with him for several years, remains and looks carefully after the plate work department.
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given by the Bridgeport High school banjo and mandolin club. This club con. sists of four banjos, two guitars and one mandolin, and play very finely. The mandolin is Spanish instrument of the violin species, the cordatura of which is composed of four open notes with two strings to each note, and with frets like a guitar, and is tuned the same as the vio. lin.
 In Good Templars' hall at Sport Hill Mrs Edward Warriner, with George J. Banks at the organ, is training in sing ing the pupils of the school in District No. 3. kept by Charles s. Powell, for the purpose of taking part in the exercises at the flag raising in that district, Thursday June 6.
 Rye is short and thin in some places One reason for it's condition is late SOW ing and another winter killing.