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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-30

of 1S7 Front street, died of pneumonia at the age of eighty years. She had been ill eight days MT, Holt has been i'll with the grip but was able to sit up little yesterday, Mrs. Holt leaves a son. George Holt, and two daughters, Mrs. William Elder and Mrs. John Smith. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. William Potter and Mrs. John Rowe. The deceased was member of the East Pearl street church. The fun eral took place from the Memo rial chapel at the Fair Haven cemetery. yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 A letter was received from Hartford yesterday, which stated that Zebulon Rowe, who has been very i'll, was able to sit up a little. If the weather is suitable he intends to come home Fri day.
 Willie Cornell, son of Daniel B. Con- nell of Clifton street, yesterday receiv- ed a Christmas gift from his cousin, c. E. Callan, who is in Manila. At the outbreak of the war with Spain Callan who was superintendent of sub-sta- tion of the New York postoffice, enlist ed in the Astor battery, which was sent to Manila. Callan was visiting his rel atives here last summer The gift is large red silk handkerchief with the American and Spanish flags worked in silk, also representation of cannon with the word Willie
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MILFORD.

Dec. 29.-Mrs. Sarah Oatmon of Burns Point is i'll with grip.
 The children of St. Peters church Sunday school held their Christmas tree celebration in the parish house Tuesday evening.
 The Southern New England Tele- phone company are at work putting up wires for telephone at the water works.
 A social gathering of the officers and Sunday school teachers of the First Congregational church was held at the home of the superintendent, Charles A. Smith, this evening.
 H. I. Mathewson and Edward B. Hol- loway representatives of Volunteer council, Royal Arcanum, were present and addressed the members of Reliance council, Royal Arcanum, in Bristol on Tuesday evening.
 The children of Plymouth church Sun day school held their Christmas tree in the lecture room of the church this eve ming.
 The Young Peoples society of St. Pe- ter's church held a domino party in the parish house this evening. Dancing was feature of the evenings festivi- ties.
 The Misses Morell and Higgins of Lawrenceville, N. r., and Silver Lane, Pa, respectively, are the teachers that have been secured by the board of edu- cation to fill the vacancies at the high school caused by the resignations of Niiccpc Tano and pattihOnp
 B. B. Holloway and family, who have been spending Christmas with relatives in Massachusetts, have returned to their home here.
 The funeral of Mrs. James Beard, who died on Sunday from pneumonia, was held yesterday afternoon from the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. Almon D.. Clark. Rev. H. H. Morse was the off, ciating clergyman.
 MT. and Mrs Charles l.. Stowe have returned to Milford from their wedding tour.
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meeting on Tuesday instead of Monday, which is a legal holiday.
 The Biggins- Rodgers company works will close tomorrow for inventory.
 Tony Farrell in "The Hearthstone" will be the attraction at the opera house next Wednesday evening.
 The Stamfords are booked to play polo here Saturday night. The Bridge ports will play here Monday afternoon and evening, unless other arrangements are made.
 J. w. Douglass with party of fr1en Is caught fine string of pickerel through the ice on Paugh pond yesterday.
 The water rents should be paid before tomorrow night as the rent was due on December 1 and one month is allow ed for payment.
 The recent beautiful tribute to Miss Sara P. Darlington by H. c. L., printed in the Courier, calls to mind the follow ing verses written by former pupil of Miss Darlington over fifty years ago; TO MISS SARA POTTER HARRINGTON. With Wallingford sweet Wallingford
 Thy name shall ever dwell; On all her hills. in ev'ry vale,
 In early youth 1t fell, .r-l. lWaS breathed in tones of love,
 By pure and gentle friends; They've flown to join the blest above,
 With Saints thy mem'ry blends It mingles with the choral strain
 With murmurs from her grove And rocks re-echo it again
 Where we were wont to rove, And at the lake. and by the Till
 When twilight hours steal on There too is breath'd in numbers still
 The name of Burlington. 'Tis written in the rainbow's hue Where fow'rs may gem the sod Thou taught'st us natures charms to view And turn from them to God. The stars we traced so oft with thee
 The valleys thou did'st love The music of the humming bee The glorious clouds above Shall ever to the lingrers here
 Of that far scatter'd band Which roam'd with thee in hours most dear Our own delightful land Recall the name of her whose care, Such joy for us had won, To know and love this earth so fair The name of Darlington.
 E. w. C., 1S45, Clarion Wood" Ala bama.
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UALLINGFORD EVENTS.

c. H. Tibbitts, secretary of Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.,, has been elected one of the directors and member of the ex- ecutive committee of the International Silver company.
 There seems to be but little interest taken in the coming election to fill the vacancy in the board of burgesses caused by the resignation of J. B. Ken drick. There probably will be candi- dates nominated by both parties, but who they will be no one seems to know or care.
 Ivy lodge, Knights of Pythias, will hold its semi-annual election of officers this evening.
 Mrs. l.. NJ Hubbard started yesterday morning for Portsmouth, N. H., on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Frank B. Hancock.
 MT. and Mrs. D. W. Burke of South Main street have new baby girl, born yesterday.
 The selectmen will hold their monthly
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WOODBRIDG.E.

Dec. 29.-Leroy Beecher is building an addition onto his house and making other Improvements in and about the house.
 Grace Barker of Smith college is home through the holidays.
 Christmas was observed by the Con- gregational church here by appropriate exercises and a supper Monday even ing.
 One of William Dickinson's little girls was scalded quite badly one day last week by turning over a kettle of hot water.
 Mrs. c. P. Augur is sick with the grip.
 Lucy E. Peck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wales Peck, and George E. Butler were married in the church Wednesday afternoon at o'clock by Rev. S. P. Marvin. They will reside in Hartford.
 R. c. Newton is sick with hard cold.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-30
THE sEPTIMo ASSEMBLY.

Fortnightly Dance Held Last Evening
 at Warner Hall.
 The fortnightly dance of the Septimo assembly was held last evening at War ner hall. A german was danced, led by Frank Kenna and Miss Mattie Dillon. who executed some very pretty figures. The favors were unique and evoked much laughter, being Christmas stock ings filled with various childish toys.
 The patronesses of the affair were Mrs. l.. M. Kenna, Mrs. Martin Daily and Mrs. Leahy. Those present from out of town were the Misses Mallory and Messrs. Charles and James Keogh, Flynn and Tracy, all of Meriden.
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and second on bullets, cocks, hens, cock erels, pens, William Kinsell third, fourth and fifth on cockrell Il. K. Steadmuller, second on pen. First prize to F. D. Lessure also for largest num- Der of entries.
 White Plymouth Rocks-H. James, first on cocks, hen, second on bullet, third on cockerel; G. M. Taylor, first and second on cockerel, first on bullet.
 White Wyandottes-F. E. Fowler, first and second on cockerel, first on yard, first on cock, first and third on hen, second on bullet; c. H. Galley, first on bullet, second on cock, hen; G. w. Ellwood, third on cock; R. H. Holmes, third on cockerel, fourth on bullet.
 Buff Brahmas-H. R. Stadtmiller, first on yard.
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Tranellers' Guide.
New York, New Haven and
 Hartford R. R.
December 4, lS9S.


 FOR NEW YORK-"4: :05, *4:50. xs.1o x7.OO, $500, %S:1O, S:SO, *9:S5, x1O: 30 q. m., ~12:O0, 12:05. *130 (parlor car limit edl @1;S5, 2i0O. *2:3O, 3:0O *4:0o. a4.17 4:So, '5:1O. 5:S5, 6:S0 "7:1O, *S:1O, S:15. (Bridgeport accommodation. *9.10 S;l5 p. m. Sundays-*4:05 s4:5O. S:00 a, m., x4'So, x6:l5, *7:10, *S:1O, S:S0. @9:10 p. m.
 FOR WASHINGTON via Harlem River-*1:05, *11:50 p. m. (daily)
 FOR BOSTON via Springfield-*1: 10 X1o:10, *11:05 a. m.. '1:45, *5:52 D. m. Sundays-*1:10 a. m, *5:52 D. m.
 FOR BOSTON via New London and Providence-*2:10. *2:20, *11:35 ,parlor car llmited) a. m., *12:o5, .a:47. a4:15. 'i:o5, '6:55 D. m. Sundays-*2:10, .2:2o a. m., *4:55. *6:55 p. m.
 FOR ABERDEEN, HARTFORD. SPRINGFIELD, etc.-*1:1O, $40. 500. xlo;lo, *11:05 a. m., 12:06, a1:45. 3:1o. S:oo, "0:52 (6:15 to Hartford) 500, 1o:oo, H:ia (to Meriden) p. m. Sundays -l.1e a. n.. *5:52. 8:2S D. m. NEW LONDON DIVISION For New London, etc.-*2:1o. +s:2D. Eoo' 1o:oS (Guilford acc.) 11O5, I'll :s5 Sparlor car limited) a. m, *12:O5, s2.47. 800, *4:15. *4:55, 5:15 (to saybrook Junction, 6:15. *6:55, 11:2o (Guilford acc.) p. m. Sunday-*2:10, *2;20 a. m. | *4:55, *6:55 p. m. AIR LINE DIVISION For Middletown, Willimantic. etc., 7:45 a. m.. 12:55. *2:33 6:O5 D. m. Sum- | days-x7:15 D. m. Connecting at Mid- dletoWn with the Valley division and at | Nallmantic with Midland and Central | Divisions and c. V. R. R.: at Turner Vile with Colchester branch. | NORTHAMPTON DIVISION l For Shelburne Falls, Turner's Falls. Williamsburg, Holyoke, New Hartford ana intermediate stations-7:5O a. m. ana s:oc D. m. For Westf1eld and inter- meolate stations, 5:57 D. m. 1 Sor Pennington. New Hartford and points this side-7:50 a. m, 12:04. 4:O0. 5:57 P. rn
 BERKSHIRE DIVISION
 For Derby Junction, Derby Anson,a, etc.-1:o0. S:Oo 9:35 a. m., 12:00, 2:ss. s;57, 5:S5, 7:5o, 11:2O p. m. Sundays, ":!o a. IT. and S:3O p. m.
 For Waterbury-7:00, 500, 9:35 q. rn.. lz:Gc 2:Ss. 5:35, 7:5O. 11:20 p. m. S,,n- days -S:1O a. m., 6:15 p. m. (via Nauga- tIck Junction).
 For Winsted-7:oo, s:35 a. m.. 2:ss. o'oo F. III. oundayS-S:10 a. m.
 For Shelton, Botsford, Newtown. Danbury. Pittsfeld. State line-9:35 a. m.. S:57 p. m.
 ror Albany, Buffalo, Detroit, Clncin- nali' St. Louis, Chicago and the West v la briogeport-6:10 a. m.; via State hne-s:35 a, m.. 3:57 p. m.
 sror ror Ltchfie,d and points on Lltch- neiu pranch, 6:10 (via Bridgepor) a. Ill., '.of Vla Derby Junc) p. m.
 sExpress Trains. J Local ,iixDress.
 c. T. HEMPSTEAD
 General Passenger Agent.
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HIRAM LODGE OFFICERS.

They Were Chosen at the Meeting Held
 Last Night.
 The annual election of officers of Hi ram lodge, No. 1, F. and A. M, was held in Masonic temple, corner Union and Chapel streets, last night The of- ficers chosen were: Worshpful master, Albert w. Mattoon; senior warden, Charles Bonner: junior warden, Will liam F. Hopson; treasurer, Theron A. Todd; secretary, George E. Frisbie; trustees, Lynde Harrison, Julius Twiss and Freeman M. Wiser.
 The installation of these officers will occur next Thursday evening, January 5. A number of appointive officers will be installed at the same time. A splen- did banquet will be served at the con- clusion of the installation ceremonies.
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POULTRY SHOW POPULAR.
Many Attended Yesterdays Exhibition
 Other Awards Announced

"A "aEus hhhOuhcch.
 The poultry show was the popular form of entertainment with many yesterday, and large number attended both the morning and afternoon exhibi- tions. Great interest was shown in the awards, each cage having the pre- mium tickets tackled in place. The big turkey, the first thing to meet your eyes as you go through the door, prob ably came in for the greatest share of attention and guesses as to it's weight at 5c guess were ventured by many. The incubators, too, which are just beginning to hatch out the little chicks, were of great interest, and by this afternoon it is believed that quite a brood will be in evidence.
 A pretty exhibition and one in which much interest is manifested by the wo- men and children, are the pigeons, there being an especially fine display of fan tails, tumblers and bantams. The big turkey, too, which somebody is sure to win, makes a good many mouths water and chances at 5c a piece are quite pop ular.
 A funny incident occurred yesterday afternoon when some fellow, manifestly under the influence of liouor, was caught pulling feathers out of the tails of such birds as he could lay his hands on. Attention was attracted to him by a great commotion in the cages, and when discovered his pockets were stuffed with his plunder. Need less to say he was promptly elected.
 The awarding of prizes was continued in the morning and following are the rest of the lucky ones:
 Buff Rocks, special premium for yard, s. E. Gesner, Derby, Conn.
 Barred Plymouth Rocks, special pre- miums for bullets. cockerels and hens: Albert Storer, New Haven.
 Light BEahmas-F. D. Lessure, first
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To-NIGHTs POLO.

The game at Bowling hall tonight will be between the New Britain and New Haven teams. The game ought to be a close and well played one. The New Britains are at present playing in first class form and will give the Blues a hard tussle for the victory. Captain Whiting and his men want the game in the worst way, and will hustle to win it. Reserved seats at Champions dur ing the day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-30
AT LAKE WHITNEY.

A Serious Accident Was Narrowly
 Averted.
 What might have been a serious acci- dent at Lake Whitney Wednesday night was prevented by timely arrival and assistance of many friends. Professor A. W. Wadhams was enjoying a pleas ant evening at his favorite pastime- skating-and in his usual skill had per formed a number of difficult figures, when the unpleasantness occurred. He was just about to be congratulated by his many admirers when suddenly the ice gave way and the professor found himself precipitated into the icy water. But for the quick movements of rescu- CTS there might have been another sto- ry. He was removed to his home in a special car.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-30
CLUB WINS.

The first bowling competition of the series between the Caledonian club and Clan Mcleod was played last night. The contest was close and exciting one up to the last few ends, when the club drew ahead and won out as fol- lows: John Menzie for club, best John c. Morton for the clan by 21 points to 15, and w. Paterson won from James Mustarde by 21 to 15, leaving the club winners by 10 points.
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DRAWING TO A CLOSE.

fore the title of city pool champion can
 be claimed by anyone, One of the semi-finals was played at Mann's cafe last night by James and Humphrey. James won by a score of 100 to 54. To- night Clark and Humphrey will contest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-30

F. s. Snow of 91 1-2 Greene street has just recovered from a severe attack of the grip.
 A detachment of the Blues which will participate in the coming production of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" were drilled in their part at the armory last night.
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STARlN'S New Haven Transportation Co.

DAILY EXCEPT. SATURDAY.
 Steamer JOHN H. STARIN, Captain Me- Allister, leaves New Haven from Starin's Pier foot of Brown street. at 10:15 D. m., Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Steam CT ERASTUS CORNING, Captain Thomp- son, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The STARIN leaves New York from Pier B, North River, at 9 p. n. Mondays. We'd nesdays and ridays; the ERASTUS CORN ING, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fare D cents; Excursion Tickets S1.25. Staterooms, S1.00.
 Tickets and staterooms for sale at J. B. Judson's, S67 Chapel street; Peck < Bish- ops, TOP Chapel street. Free stage leaves the depot on arrival of Hartford train and from corner of Church and Chapel streets every half hour, commencing at S:30 D. m. Through freight rates given and bills of lading to all points West South, and Southwest.
 c. H. FISHER. Agent. Order your freight via Starin Line.
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It is thought that Clark will be the winner. This then will cause James and Clark to play the final game next Monday night, January ?. There are several elegant prizes to be awarded to the three men finishing highest on the list
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DEATH OF w. w. WOODRUFF.
For Many Years Leading Man in Mt
 Carmel

Carmel.
 Walter w. Woodruff of Mt Carmel, senior proprietor of the Mt. Carmel Car riage Hardware company, died shortly before midnight last night of double pneumonia. MT. Woodruff was sixty three years old. When boy he work ed in the store of Arnold & Constable In New York, and later went to Mt. Car mel, where by industry and sagacity he built up trade, that made him the wealthiest man in that locality. In his business and social relations MT. Wood ruff stood very high, holding the respect of the entire community. He leaves two sons who were associated with him in the business.
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Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary Cels- brated by MT. and Mrs. Morgan E.
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SExpress Traina. aLsOcal I,xDress. c. T. BEMPSTEAD
 General Passenger Agent.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
TROTTING ASSOCIATION
 PUNISHES FRAUD
Decisions Rendered in Cases of "Ringer" and Horses Not
 Driven to Win.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-The board of re- view of the National Trotting Association to-day held an executive session lasting six hours, at the conclusion of which the announcement was made of decisions ar rived at by the board.
 On an application made under the rules it was decided to substitute a fine of $500 for an expulsion order decreed against the late R. G. Stones of Kentucky and the pacer Oakland Baron, which case has been before the board at all of the meet ings within the last two years.
 The board on complaint of Frederick Sechtem of Portland, Or, expelled from membership the president, vice president and secretary of the State Board of Agri- culture of Salem, Or. The names of the expelled officials were not made public. the board to J. M. Key of Pittsburg, Pa 1; w. c. McKibbon, Newcastle. Pa; Fred Jameson, Butler, Pa.: President Stregg, Youngstown, Ohio. and the bay mares Kittie and Olive, B, alias Kitty c.
 The bay mare May B. alias G D, with a record of PISA; Martin Tyson of Mont gomery, Ala, and Driver w. H. Hamlet of Worcester, Mass, were expelled It was shown that Hamlet bought the mare from Tyson and raced her on Southern was finally detected at Holyoke. Mass, this year. when the horse was driven by Fred Davies.
 On the charge of ringing" C. A. Val entine of Grove City, George Byers of Ohio and the bay mare Chilocotia for-
 J. H. Moore, alias George Moore, of Milwaukee, Wis, and s. F. Allen of the same place, and the bay mare Morgan, alias kalmia l2:17Al were expelled. paigned through most of the Eastern tracks as Morgan.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
CHEMISTS DIFFER
 ON THE ARSENIC
Dr. Wolf and Thomas Price at Vari- ance on the Poison in the
 Candy

General interest in the Botkin case eenters on the guilt or innocence of the accused woman and the probable out come of the trial. The chain of evidence forged by the prosecution is very strong, theoretically, but the defend ants attorneys are so confident of win ming that they do not intend to put any witnesses on the stand except the defendant herself. MT. Knight claims that the failure on the part of the Delaware authorities to perform an autopsy alone destroys the peoples case. He declares that every law book in the country will support this conten- ton. He has dug up an endless num- Der of poison cases where the court has warned the jury not to find a verdict of guilty when the stomach and intestines of the deceased had not been analysed for poison.
 Another weak point in the case of the prosecution is the character of the sr- senic found in the candy. On this print the prosecutions own experts hold Gi-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
RAIN AND SNOW IN
 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Heavy Downpour Reported Fron Points Below Tehachap1
 %ni

RIVERSIDE, Dec. 9-Rain began Ial- ing last night and continued most or 'o- day. During the forenoon there was a heavy fall of snow, which covered tno hills and mountains in the vicinity or thls city. Snow fell for two hours in the city, but melted as fast as 1t fell. In Perrls and the San Jaeinto Valley snow fell to the depth of four inches. The raln- fall here amounted to .26 of an inch up to D. m., making total of Z9 or an inch for the season. The rain was badly needed by farmers aud cattlemen, as crops were dried up and grass could not grow. The indications for continuance of the storm are good.
 SAN DIEGO, Dec. 9.-Copious rains have been falling throughout this county since midnight, accompanied by thunder and lightning. A foot of snow fell at Cuyamaca, where it is still showing. At 10 a. m. a waterspout was seen ten miles off Point 'Loma. Shortly afterward there was cloudburst In Rose Canyon, near the foot of Soledad grade, damaging the Santa Fe tracks. A wrecking train has been dispatched to repair them. At many inland points the precipitation aggregates nearly two inches The fall in this city up to noon was .69 of an inch There were prospect of heavy rain tonight;
 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9.-Rain fell to- day in many parts of Southern California, and the indications are for heavy rain tonight. At Riverside considerable pre- cipitation has been had, and along the coast at San Pedro and Long Beach there has been a fall of three-Quarters of an itch.
 WOODLAND, Dec. 9.-About o'clock yesterday afternoon the wind began to
 blow gale from the north. It increased
 in velocity until it assumed the propor-- tions of a storm, which continued throughout the night and which for vio- lence has not been surpassed this season. All day the weather has been cold and raw and exceedingly disagreeable, but noon. Farmers and fruit growers are in- clined to take a Respondent view of the situation. If the cold, dry weather and the frost continue the fruit crop will be short, and possibly a total failure. With the farmers feed is already short, and with less than two inches of rain and Christmas soon at hand the outlook is anything but encouraging.
 ANGELS CAMP, Dec. 9.-The Utica Company closed the Sickle mine and mill last night after a run of a week. Scar city of water is given as the reason, and
 unless heavy rains fall at an early date the Utica mine and mille will be closed. This
 will throw 400 men out of employment SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 9.-Rain fell here to-day and weather conditions give promise of more. The mountains are covered with snow and reports of
 rain from all over the county are coming
 in. The rainfall for the season has been
 only .S1 of an inch, the least showing for
 the past twenty eight years.
 PRESCOTT, AriZ.,- Dec. 9.-After several days of threatening weather snow com menced falling here last evening and has big storm It is welcome, as water is commencing to get very scarce, and the railroads have been compelled to haul water for their engines.