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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
ACTIVE SILVER DEMOCRATS.
Chairman Troup Makes an Official
 

Chairman Troup Makes an Official
 Announcement.
 Alexander Troup, chairman of the democratic state central committee, yesterday, gave out the following off, cial announcement:
 At the democratic conference held in this city, October 21 the chairman of the state committee was directed to ap- point a number of committees to ar range for the work preliminary to next falls campaign. An address on the vital issues now before the country, as well as state issues, will be prepared and sent out in the early spring The preparation of a democratic hand or year book, containing all desired infor- nation for chairmen of town commit tees, registrars of voters, and others in- terested in political affairs, will be con- piled and issued just before the holding of the state convention. It will contain all matters of interest up to date. The committees appointed are as follows:
 On address-Hartford county, Colonel E. H. Graves, Hartford; New Haven county, James B. Martin, New Haven; Fairfield county, Homer s. Cummings, Stamford; Litchfield county, E. s. Rob- erts, East Canaan; New London county, Joseph T. Tanning, Norwich; Middle sex county, Charles T. Russell, Had dam; Windham county, Frank Gleason, Willimantic; Holland county, R. F. Phelps, Andover
 On advisability of giving course of lectures-C. O. Treat, South Manches- ter William Kennedy, Naugatuck Pat rick Coughlin, Bridgeport; John P. Murphy, Norwich; Thomas A. Gottsell, Thomaston.
 Preparation of year book for next campaign-John F. Cuff, Danbury; James H. Peck, West Haven; John B. Leahy, New London; Thomas H Ke- hoe, New Britain; William H. Harty, Bridgeport.
 The chairmen of the committees will notify the members of the committees of the place and time of meeting and they will probably attend to the duties immediately after the holidays.
 Hon. w. J. Bryan may make two or more addresses, but this cannot be definitely ascertained until his return to his homehis home, the middle of Jan uary. Mrs. Elizab beth Sheldon Filling hast has accepted the invitation to de- liver four or five lectures. Notice of her assignments will be made later.
 Among the other speakers who are expected to take part in the lecture course are John W. Daniel of Virginia, Hon. Joseph c. Sibley of Pennsylvania, Hon. Charles A. Towne of Minnesota, and others,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
OF LOCAL INTEREST,

Outing for the holidays, fine num- Der, is graced by an article of special interest in New Haven, it being from the pen of Miss Justine Ingersoll. It is Christmas story entitled Holly" and is illustrated by J. F. Kaufman. A handsome full page engraving intro duces the story presenting delightful winter scene with age and youth in the foreground well depicted, the figures representing two of the characters in Miss 1ngersoll's story. Among the other illustrations for the story is charming one, portraying life in va rious phases, and winds up most cheer fully to all concerned. For sale at T. H. Pease & Son.
 The funeral Of Mrs. Sybil W. Foote Beasley, daughter of Mrs. Wealthy s. Foot, of this city, was held at Stony Creek at the church there, Rev. MT. Dickerman, pastor of the Church of the Messiah, this city, officiating and mak- ing very feeling and beautiful remarks. He was assisted in the services by the resident pastor. A large delegation of the Order of the Eastern Star of this city attended the funeral and conducted the services at the grave. There were many lovely tributes of flowers, From the o. E. s. came a magnificent floral star, and from the managers office of the Southern New England Telephone Co. or Court street, this city, came another beautiful tribute. The husband of the deceased is in the employ of the telephone company. There was also @ lovely floral design from Boston from brother of MT, Beasley, who is a clerk in Boston hotel It was made by Calvin brothers of that city. The cask- ct in which reposed the remains of the loved sleeper, was of white velvet cov- ering and the face of the sleeper was surrounded by beautiful flowers. The interment was in the Stony Creek cem- etery in the family lot where repose the remains of the father of the de- ceased young lady.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
INCFNDIARY'S WORK.
The Old Whitfield House Badly Dam-
 afnl RV Wafer

The Old Whitfield House Badly Dam-
 aged By Water.
 Guilford, Dec 21.-The old Whitfield house was visited by fire, early this morning, and the damage will possibly amount to $1,0O0, chiefly caused by water. The blaze started in wood shed and is supposed to be of incendiary origin.
 The old Whitfield house was erected in 1639, and is believed to be the oldest house in New England. In it's earliest days it was occupied by the Rev. Hen " Whitfield. and later was used as refuge from Indians. Some weeks ago, under the auspices of the Society of Colonial Danes, bronze tablet was ap- propriately placed.
 The house is at present occupied by Seymour W. Tarr, and owned by Mrs. Cone of Southbridge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
NEW CHURCH TOWER.
Projected One 125 Feet High for Chris Church-Other Improvements.

Projected One 125 Feet High for Christ
 Church-Other Improvements.
 The people of Christ church are quite anxious to build tower to complete the exterior appearance of the new edi- flee, as contemplated in the plans. The structure will be square and rise to a height of 125 feet from the ground. Those who have studied the plans say the proposed tower will prove a most beautiful addition to the church Its estimated cost Is from $10,000 to S12000. One of the members stated yesterday that the church would have no difficult ty in raising the necessary funds as soon as the enterprise was fully start ed. To go with the tower will be a chime of bells, for which the church of ficers are hopeful some well-to-do friend will provide the wherewithal. The bells would cost from $5,000 to s7,00O
 Another enterprise in view is the building of parish house, for which a site has been provided. This building is much needed by the parish. It would cost all the way from S10,000 to s15, ,O00 The church is in prosperous condi- tiOn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
GOOD CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION AT rrIIEr cRAMn 0pERA HOI1SE


 A jolly play is 'The Real Widow Brown" The plot of the play hinges on the attempt to prevent the marriage of an old deacon with a designing widow, by his two daughters, assisted by their lovers The widow is about to take charge of the deacon's household hoping to win the approval of the daughters, when the design is discov cred by the young people who, presum- ing the widow is only after the old mans money, determined to put a stop to it, Each pair of lovers, unknown to the other go about the task in their own way and each choose the same method. One young man impersonates the widow, while the other impersonates the deacon and the many complications arising during the evolutions of the plot create almost a furore of laughter. The comedy is as bright as paper of new pins. It will be here on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday at the Grand Opera house. and is headed by that popular comedian, Perkins D. Fisher, late of Cold Day" Matinees will be given Friday and Christmas.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
INGENIOUS PIONEERS.

Men who pioneer the way in new parts of the world, where wild nature reigns, and no resource of civilization is there to comfort and help must needs be full of expedients and keen of wit to get along and come out winners. Some pioneers succeed where others fail, sim- ply because, when driven to it, they can build boat or house without tools, make palatable bread without yeast, eat stewed monkey or fried ants without a qualm, or with ready tact transform ex- cited savages, bowling for war, into a crowd of laughing friends.
 Ten years ago French expedition was sent into the western Soudan to oc- cupy new region and build a fort at Siguiri, where the Tangisso river joins the Niger. One day they came to Koko- TO river, which could not be forded, and there were no native canoes to carry them across. The whites sat down on the bank to talk the problem over. Pontoons made from felled trees, and one of them said:
 Look here. We have six thousand feet of telegraph wire, and we can build suspension-bridge There are plenty of trees on both banks. Let the boys pass the wire from shore to shore. drawing 1t taut around the foot of the trees. We can make wide, strong roadway by covering the wire with small straight branches, and putting on these layer of earth and grass; and there's our bridge" "Harper's Round Table.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
NO FAITH CURE
ABOUT STUARTyS DYSPEPSIA TAB-
 LET'S
They Cure Stomach Troubles and Indi- gostIon Anyway, Whether You Have Faith in Them or Not.

They Cure Stomach Troubles and Indi-
 gostIon Anyway, Whether You Have
 Faith in Them or Not.
 All physicians agree that the element cure of disease.
 Firm belief and confidence in a fami- ly physician or the same confidence and faith in patent medicine has produced remarkable cures In all ages.
 This is especially true in nervous troubles, and no field offers so prolific a harvest for the quaclk and charlatan as the diseases arising from a weak or run down nervous system.
 Nevertheless, the most common of all diseases, indigestion and stomach troubles, which in turn cause nervous diseases, heart troubles, consumption sides faith to cure
 Mere faith will not digest your food for you, will not give you an appetite, will not increase your flesh and strengthen your nerves and heart, but Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will do these things, because they are composed of the clements of digestion. They con- tain the juices acids and peptones nec- essary to the digestion and assimila- tion of all wholesome food.
 stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will digest food If placed in a jar or bottle in water heated to 9S degrees, and they will do 1t much more effectively when taken in- to the stomach after meals, whether you have faith that they will or not.
 They invigorate the stomach, make pure blood and strong nerves, in the only way that nature can do it, and that is, from plenty of wholesome food we'll digested. It is not what we eat, but what we digest that does us good.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by druggists at 50 cents for full sized pack age.
 Little book on cause and cure of stom- ach troubles mailed free by addressing Stuart Co.,, Marshall, Mich.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
.ENTERTlIINlIENTS.
Hyperion Theater.

The new comedy entitled Miss Brew ity of Hong Kong" was presented last night with Miss Dorothy Morton in the title role, It is too bad that such pop been the past year should waste her time and talent on such play as was given last night There was no sup porting company, and aside from this fact there is nothing to the piece, even with good company. The best song was entitled Pretty Little Chinee Girl' sung by Miss Morton. Miss Lil- lan Harper and J. P. MacSweeney are deserving of notice.
 CRANE AT THE HYPERION
 CHRISTMAS.
 William H. Crane, who appears at the Hyperion Theater on Christmas af- ternoon and night, will have a house filled to overflowing The comedian is known as one of the best actors on the American stage, and he enjoys the rep utation of being one of the largest money makers in the profession standing in this regard next to MT. Jefferson. The new play which the ac- tor is to present here, "A Virginian Courtship," is one of his most emphat- ic successes. Its first presentation was given. in San Francisco, where MT. Crane opened his season, and 1t drew a succession of packed houses. In Chicago the play also was one of the big successes of the season. It deals with people living in Virginia during the early days if it's statehood. There was much indolence and ease at the time, much chivalry and much TO- nance. The people dressed in the fashions of Europe, and the gospel of work had not been preached. The at mosphere of the play is charming, and MT Cranes supporting company is a very competent one In "The Sena- tor" which by special request Is to be the matinee offering, MT. Crane makes up to look like the late Senator Plumb of Kansas. MT. Crane made a study of Plumb and carefully noted all of his little mannerisms and peculiarities. When the play was staged Plumb's friends recognized the copy of him at once and they expected that the Sena- tor would be furious. Plumb quickly came to see the play for himself, and when the curtain dropped called on MT. Crane and complimented him on the cleverness with which he copied him. Instead of being displeased he was elated and asked Crane if he could do anything for him. Make a speech" said the actor" "All right" answered the Senator, "T will to-mor- row" And he did and Crane was present to note how he did it. Every time the actor presents the play in Washington it draws out all of the statesmen in the District of Columbia. The sale of seats is now open. Prices 50c., 75c., $1.00, $1.50.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
CASE OF SMALLPOX.
A Bridgeport Mail Agent Down With
 the Disease.

A Bridgeport Mail Agent Down With
 the Disease.
 Bridgeport, Dec. 21.-Lewis c. Couch of 273 Seaview avenue was removed to one of the buildings at the isolation hos pital, above the town farm, last eve- ming, suffering from a light attack Of smallpox. MT. Couch has been acting as mail agent for some time, and it is thought that he contracted the disease from the letters or other mail matter of which he handled a large quantity every day.
 A strict quarantine has been enforced at the residence of MT. Couch on Sea view avenue, and all the rooms have been thoroughly fumigated.
 MT. Couch's wife accompanied him to the isolation hospital, and is with him at him at the present time. Mn Couch Is a son of George H. Couch, who formerly conducted shoe store in this city. The older residents will re- member the firm of Couch & Woodruff, Couch & Baldwin and Mr. Couchs last stand where Howland's shoe store is now located
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Polls Wonderland Theater.

The great American biograph contin- ues to draw crowded houses to the Wonderland theater, who depart talk ing in unstinted praise of the views. The HaverstraW tunnel ride, of course, captures the chife laurels, but it by no means overshadows the other interest ing views which include the big Hart ford motor fire engine, the pillow fight and the reverse, burglar caught by children, the merry-go-round and the steeple chase. The vaudeville show is a great card. The audiences are happy for every minute it is one The bill in- cludes Sam and Kittie Morton, assisted by Clara Morton, the Marion Brothers, Jerome and Alexis, Post and Clinton, Mackie and Walker, the Three Sisters Neelston, and Lavender and Tomson.
 The biograph is shown at 3, 5, S:15 and 10:30. Prices, 10 and 20 cents; la- dies in the afternoon, 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
HAPPILY UNITED.
Wedding of Miss Eveline BaWden |;

Wedding of Miss Eveline Bawden and
 Thomas H. Gebbie.
 A very pretty wedding took place at the home of MT. Alfred Chadwick. 273 Dixwell avenue, at o'clock last night. Before an assembled company of friends and relatives, Miss Eveline BaWden was united in marriage to MT. Thomas H. Gebbie. The ceremony, beautiful for it's simplicity, was performed by the Rev Dr. Beardsley, rector of St. Thomas church, who used the Episco- pallan ring service. There were no at tendants. After the ceremony an ele- gant supper was served in courses.
 MT. and Mrs. Gebbie will take short wedding tour, after which they will re- side in an elegantly furnished home on Fair Haven Heights.
 The bride was for several years most efficient operator for the Southern New England Telephone company. Many wealthy families of this city win remember her also as a trained nurse. The happy couple received a large num- Der of useful and ornamental presents, consisting of cut glass, silverware, etch- ings, china, etc.
 Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. G. W. Riggs, MT. F. E. s. Munger and mother, Dr. Lines and wife, Mrs. George Sackett, MT. and Mrs. Gordon Williams, MT and Mrs. Henry Hauser, Paul Baer, William Neville, Mrs. Will liam Hedges and daughter, Mrs. Lynch, MT and Mrs. Thomas Keeler, Mrs VII liam Gebbie and son, Mrs Henry Work, Miss Lilly Downes, Mrs. William Meek CT of this city, and MT. James Gibbie of Bridgeport
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
ADVISED TO RAISE SHEEP.
Governor Cooke Talks to the Connecti-
 Lvor

Governor Cooke Talks to the Connecti-
 cut Farmers at Middletown.
 Willimantic, Dec. 21.-The annual meeting of the Connecticut board of agriculture opened in the town hall to- day for sessions which will occupy three days. About 300 were present at the first session. Governor Cooke made an introductory address. The governor discussed questions of interest to the farmers, and among other things urged upon the agriculturalists the suggestion that a splendid opportunity offered it. self to Connecticut farmers to raise sheep. He said that the time was es- pecially fit in view of the increase in the price of wool and he added that many farms, now deserted, might be re- claimed by means of the sheep industry. His excellency also felicitated the farm CTS of Connecticut for their success In the peach and apple raising industry.
 The address of the forenoon was made by Prof W. H. Brewer of Yale univer- sity, who had for his subject, "The Re- lation of the Experiment Stations to the Schools of Agriculture
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
MISSION CHRISTMAS TREE.

The City Missionary association will have two Christmas trees this year for the children. One will be on Friday af- ternoon at 4:30 for the Sunday school of the mission, Rev. Drs. Harris and Phillips and Judge Cleaveland will as- sist Rev. MT Mossman on this occa- sion. The same tree will be used again Monday at o'clock for the children of the sewing circle. A special Christmas service will be held at English hall on Sunday at 3:30.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
ME1NbS HTTTP

At the regular weekly meeting of the Berkeley Mems club this evening at the City Mission hall corner of Court and State streets, MT. R. K. Root, Yale '9S, will give descriptive address on "The Settlement and Early Settlement of New Haven" Eight new members joined the club at the meeting last week and will receive their membership cards and the club button tonight Appli- cations for membership (which is with out expense) will also be received.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
DECLARED INSANE
Lizzie Fleming Sent to the Asylum for
 Ten Years

Lizzie Fleming Sent to the Asylum for
 Ten Years.
 Bridgeport, Dec. 21.-Lizzie Fleming, the crazy servant, who murderously as- saulted with an axe the members of the family of Alanson c. Dixon, of Stam- ford, by whom she was employed, was brought before the superior court jury to-day and declared insane and senten- ced. The proceedings were merely for mal.
 The woman was charged with assault with intent to murder. The evidence was briefly taken and the court gave explicit instructions to the jury The twelve men retired and were out three minutes when they returned with yer dict of mot guilty, solely on the ground of insanity"
 Judge Elmer then sentenced the wo- man to confinement in the Connecticut hospital for the insane for period of ten years
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Grand Opera House.

One of the best of burlesque shows company. There is not a dull moment from the rise until the fall of the cur tain There were two big houses at the Grand yesterday. Two more per- formances will be given to-day, after noon and night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
THINGS DONE FOR LUCK.

Some Old Expectations, Not All of
 Which Have Entirely Disappeared.
 We are content to-day to throw rice at a newly married couple or an old shoe or two. and the bride losses her bouquet among the girls to inform her who Is lucky enough to catch it that she will be the next one married. But wheat Is really the thing to throw, be- cause the evil spirits hate the color yell low above all things-if white grain
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
HIGGINS WONT BOX.

Billy Higgins, who claims to be the 125 pound champion of this city, has changed his mind in regard to meeting Jimmy Mulvey of the Franklin Athletic club at their next boxing show, which takes place at the Hyperion, January 12, At the last show Higgins told Manager Woods that he would like to get go at the next show, so Woods asked Mul- vey to meet him, and he consented. Woods went to Ansonia last Friday, where Higgins was at that time, and coming down on the train together Hig- gins told Woods that he would meet MuIvey, provided that the purse was big enough. Woods offered $100 for ten rounds, but Higgins wanted S150. Knowing that both boys had big fol-
 lowing, Woods told Frazer, Higgins manager, that he would give them that purse, but Frazer changed his mind and would not let Higgins meet Mulvey. So it looks very much as though Hig
 gins don't want any of Mulvey's game.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22

Employer-I suppose you want some present.?
 Employe-Well. sir; I'd like to have some money to give to my wife to buy me Christmas present-New York Evening Journal
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
STOLE A BusHEL OF COAL.

Edward F. Matthews was found last night in the cellar of Miss Rose Browns house at 2S1 Water street with a bush el basket partly filled with coal. He was arrested by Officer McKeon and will be charged with trespass.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Fr7NERAL OF EDWARD LOvsEY.

New Britain, Dec. 21.-The funeral of Edward Lovsey of Four Corners, New Haven, was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of Henry DeMars of South Main street, the Rev. Henry N. Wayne officiating. MT. Lovsey was a member of the Masonic lodge of Wood bury, Conn. W. J. Rawlings, Albert M. Solomon, L. D. Penfield and Thomas Powell of Harmony lodge of this city acted as bearers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-31

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