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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-17
Norfolk, Baltimore & Washington

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JOHN HOPKl s, WIN. CRANE,
VIII LAWRENCE, D. H. MILLER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-17

much like a man stepping down into vacan-
cy.
Pursuing my course from the Rock Guard
toward the Signal-house, l had covered
about half the distance, when l heard a hui
man voice. At that solitary elevation it
sounded odd. Whence did it come? 1t
seemed to come from the left or ridge of the
Rock. So! it was the Captain. Nothing
visible but his head he spoke in his usual
gruff key, somewhat tremulous, though.
''Here! Lend hand"
helped him up. He was bowed. and
prodigiously sweated; we won't say fright
ened, but, to use the mildest term, a little
''eXcited.''
He spoke vindictively. ':You didn't tell
me l should meet anything! Couldn't 60 for
ward, couldn't go back; and only the breadth
of a knife-board There was! Much OBJ
liged to youp'
"a goat?" / asked.
1t was well known in the garrison, and
the Captain must have known it too that
the goats which browse on the Rock. in 90
ing from one part Of the Rock to the other,
do occasionally use those Fknife-board''
paths along the face of the precipice, and
when two OF them meet as there is no room
to pass and the outsider would infaliby be
precipitated, one lies down and the other
walks over him. This led me to fancy that
a goat had met the Captain, and that either
he had laid himself along to be walked over
by the goat, or the goat had done as much
for him.
'Nonsense, goatr he exclaimed. "What
do you mean by goat? No, sir! not goat
"a baboonp'
"Met you at the back of the Rock? Oh,
one of the Gibraltar apes, L suppose. They
hide up here among the crags and crevices
but never met one vet in that Datb or IN
any like it,"
When anything disagreeable has occurred
it is quite natural that we should feel thor
oughly out of temper with everybody and
just in the humor for areaking our venge-
ance on somebody, and so quarelling with
the first person we meet. Such seemed to
be the Captains temper now.
"Sir,' he said, fiercely, 81 did not say an
ape, said baboon-and pretty big one,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
The Drowned Men.

The One Found at Starfn Dock Identi- fed-The One From COrnfield Light. By means of some pieces of cloth sent to New York city by Acting Coroner Bollman, which were taken from the clothing of the man whose body was found floating near Canal Dock last Thursday, the corpse Ihas been identified as the remains of Simon Fischer, of s4 Allen street, New York, gold smith aged twenty. On the afternoon of August l he leaped from an excursion boat at the foot of Delancey street, East river, to a wharf, having made bet that he would be the first man ashore When he struck the wharf rotten plank broke and he fell into the swiftly running water and the body was swept away. Joshua Fischer, father of the deceased, came here, had the body disinterred, and took it back to New York, Registrar Doherty having issued a permit on the re- quest of Coroner Bollman.
 dispatch was received by MT. Bollman Wednesday evening from Thomas A. Scott the wrecker at New London, asking for full description of the body picked up near Corn field Point and brought to this city by men haden steamer. It seemed by this letter that Captain Scott was of the belief that the body was that of his son. who was drowned while working about the wreck of the steamer Narragansett It is not his body, it is thought, because it had apparently been in the water but a week. The information was however, sent
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
Campaign Notes.
Here and There About the State

Here and There About the State.
 At the Democratic rally in Hamburg, Ham den, Wednesday evening, the principal off cers were: President, Henry P. Futile :; vice presidents, Gilbert s. Benham, Norris B. Mix, E. W. Potter, Thomas Cannon, Thomas Iawton, Andrew McKeon, John Kin ney, Patrick Maher, James J. Webb, Bar tholomew Welch; secretaries, John J. Gaff- ney and Joseph P. Miller.
 Besides the above named there were on the platform on the Boulevard Joseph D. Plum kett Edward M. Graves, Sheriff Byxbee, Deputies Stevens and O'Keefe, Max Thal- heimer George J. Hitler, Constable Roller, John Cunningham, John R. Rembert and Lawton, Thomas Cannon and G. s. Benham of Centerville, and David Kittler, Michael Creed G. c. Rogers and others of Hamburg A flag was raised, the band played and can non s'boomed" E. M. Graves, J. D. Plum kett, Thomas Lawton and G. D. Savage spoke. Also 50 Chinese lanterns swung over the road.
 The Meriden Hancock and English club held meeting Wednesday evening" at which MT. William HarSOnS or the heGlSber 6pOke.
 Late additions to the delegates to sit in the Grand Opera House, New Haven, next Wednesday, and help nominate somebody for Governor to try to beat Bigelow, are as fol lows:
 Beacon Falls.-State, Joseph English, O. D. Buckingham; Congressional, David M French, James Lee; County, Ransom Louns- bury, Moves Wheeler; Probate, Joseph Eng fish, Ruel Buckingham, Harris F. Osborn, Cornelius Munson.
 Wolcott.- t.-State-Henry Miner, Sheldon T. Hitchcock. Congressional-Eihu Moulthrop, Fred. L. Nichols. County-Elihu Moul- throp.
 Orange -State-John M. Amies, Benjamin F. Somers, Congressional Frederick w. Bishop, John F. Barnett. County H. Peck, Charles K. Bush. Probate-Charles Sherman, Richard Hentz, Paul Kehoe, Lev erett B. Treat, George Somers, Thomas Nor rissey.
 New Britain. n.-State- George M. Landers, John Walsh, James H. Beach and Frederick Rentchler.
 Preston.-State-N. D. Bates, Benjamin Lucas Charles Hewitt, E. s. Marx.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
EKcMrRinma.

To-morrow's excursion to Shelter Island by the John H. Starin should be improved by all who would take one of the most en- joyable excursions the seasons affords. The trip is highly spoken of by all, and hundreds of our citizens have repeatedly improved this opportunity.
 Mithra Lodge No. 8, K. of F., of Bridge. port, give their annual excursion on the 18th of September. They have decided to go to Coney Island, and have engaged both the Wheeler & Wilson and Howe bands and a string band.
 Wheeler & Wilson's band, of Bridgeport, had picnic at Pembroke Grove, in that city, yesterday. The programme included a sum- mer nights festival for last evening"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13

Boston and intermediate stations The cur rent was continuous, but intermittent in strength, at one moment being strong, then gradually decreasing in strength until the in- struments barely showed the presence of a current This continued till about 1O:45, when the manifestations of 8 magnetic storm began to increase, and at Il o'clock the wires were working as usual.
 The cause of the phenomenon witnessed is not known, but is supposed by some cleo tricians to have some connection with the au- rora borealis and if the disturbance had oc- cured in the night season it would probably have been accompanied by brilliant dis play of Northern ights.'' So widespread and long ng-continued electrical storm as that of this morning is seldom witnessed, and one of equal intensity has not been known before for several years, MT. J. H. Lounsbury, of the American Union line, informs us.-Hart- ford Times
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
The Blues Excursion.
A Large Party and Successful Affair
 Despite Rainy Weather.

A Large Party and Successful Affair
 Despite Rainy Weather.
 The annual excursion of the National Blues to Glen Island by the John H. Starin took place yesterday. large party went, numbering fully 25o. There were also about 15O other excursionists on the boat. It was raining at the time of starting from the ar mory for the boat, and the clouds hung heavy and it rained during most of the passage down, but with the good music on the Starin, the dancing and sociality reigning also, the trip was heartily enjoyed. Arrived at the beautiful island, the party witnessed before debarking the landing of a large excursion party from New Jersey, brought by the Laura M. Starin. There was also large New York party at the island. The excursionists roamed over the island, viewing the beautiful build ings and grounds, and many enjoyed dancing in the grand pavilion, others looking on the gay scene. The weather had cleared up about the time of reaching the island, and the afternoon was as pleasant as could be de- sired. The return trip was highly enjoyed, although there was a heavy shower during the passage. Music, dancing and singing contributed to the enjoyment. The boat got in at about T o'clock. The Blues, who were in uniform, and their friends marched up in procession on the walk to the armory. Sev- eral members of the drum corps met them at the boat, and gave music on the way back Had the day been pleasant the excursion would have much larger. The excursion was a success, and the company will have one each year. The excursion committee were, of the conpany, Captain Thomas, Lieutenants Wait and Lawrence, sergeants Farren and Francis and Private Rice and of the veter- ans, Captain Phillips, Lieutenant Shuster and Sergeant Kennedy.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
For additional Local News see Sd Page,
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

A beautiful display of aurora borealls wat visible last evening at about half past eight
 Mir. George A. Butler, of the Tradesmen's National Bank, is among the vice presidents elected yesterday at the bankers convention, in session at Saratoga.
 L.C. Coe, of this city, faithful and eff cient worker in the interests of the Adams Express Company, is recuperating for short time at New Boston, Mdss.
 Thomas HeaIey, jr., of Milford, is at the county iail under $500 bonds to appear be- fore the City Court for seriously stabbing John Goodnough, of Milford, last Thursday evening
 James Brennan of New York, who bid eiehty-one and one-half per cent. of the $8, 500 appraisal on the stock and fixtures of the bankrupt estate of J. c. Cosgrove, the Church street shoe dealer, is the successful competitor.
 The Horticultural Society has decided to have it's fall exhibition Sept. 21-3 inclusive. guarantee fund of $12O has been subscribed and Charles L. Mitchell has agreed to give $1OO to the fund, or make up any deficiency rather than have the fall exhibition aban. doned.
 St. Peter's parish of Monroe have in creased their pastors salary, s. B. Duffield, $1OO this year, by the interest of the late Ambrose Shelton's legacy. This year they have legacy from the widow of Ambrose Shelton, which will give St. Peter's parish now about BIC, 900 at interest
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
New Haven's Manufacturing.
Six Hundred Establishments of ProteS
 Irndunsfrr

Six Hundred Establishments of Protect
 i've Industry.
 Major Barnes, who is taking for the census bureau the returns relative to New Haven's manufacturing and productive industries, finds that we have in New Haven no less than six hundred establishments, either manufac- tories or coming under the head of product i've industry. The return of the blanks, copies of which were sent to the different establishments, has not, in some cases, been made yet.
 A Vermont manufacturer, who visited this city recently, prospecting for site to locate factory, has found one here to suit and de- cided to locate, and has gone back to transfer his business to New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
Sudden Death of David E. BurvxeIl

! l David E. Burwell died suddenly at his l home at Selden Farm, Westville, yesterday | afternoon. In the morning, not feeling I we'll he did not leave for the city. He start \ ed from the house to cross the road, when he dropped down. Assistance was called and ] he was taken into the house. and died in less than ten minutes. Of late years MT. Bur- | well was in the employ of Hemingway & Bradley, and on Wednesday was at work as I usual His sudden death will be a surprise 1 to many friends, as it was to his bereaved | family. He leaves widow and an adopted l son to deeply mourn his loss. He was a man
 of many warm friends, genial, kind hearted | and upright He was prominent Odd Eel l low, a member of Quinnipiac Lodge and of l Sassacus Encampment, and was Past Grand of Quinnipiac, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut Past Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of the United States, and Past Chief Patriarch of | the Grand Encampment, l. O. O. F., of the State. AS many of his friends will recollect | he was years ago in the tea. coffee and l spice business on Grand street, corner of State. His age was 59.
 He was a native of Westville, and when a young man went into the shoe store of Bris- | tol < Hall. After he had been there few years the firm placed him in charge of a I branch store ill New York After being there two years he purchased the store and carried on the business some three years for himself ! After that he returned to New Haven and ! was bookkeeper and packer for Wales French, who at that period was 8 manufac- turer of augurs and bits. He continued 1 here considerable time and then travelled
 for Stephen A. Douglass, of New York, in ! the hardware business He next located in ! the tea business, as above stated. The cause of his death was probably apoplexy.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13

Mooney, Anson T. Downs, Ebenezer T. Downs, Anna Nettleton, Charlotte Mallett, Caroline Bradley, Johnson Bristol, Juliana A Mallett, Samuel O. Durand, Charles E. Futile, Anna M. Futile, David Miles, Henry Furman, Lockwood Burns, Treat Hine, Sarah R. Hine, L. N. Beardsley, James B. Benjamin, Sarah P. Benjamin, Henrietta A. Botsford, Charles W. Beardsley, Cornelius B. Peck, Lazarus N Smith, Calvin l.. Smith, Charles R. Baldwin, Ephraim J. Smith, David s. Ford, Ernest Strong Miles, Sarah A. Miles, guardian, Treat Clark, John P. Strong, Samuel B. A. Ford, Miss 0. A. Benjamin, Joel E. Smith, Lavinia Smith, Samuel B. Smith, Margaret Smith Bradley, Eiakim T. Fenn, Herbert M. Rose, Benja- min Pardee, John Densa, John Guyer, Henry
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
Democratic Central Club.

The Democratic Central Club held meet ing in Whittlesey's Hall last evening, Vice President c. E. Gerard in the chair Four new members were received and the reports of the vice presidents were called for regard ing their success in collecting membership fees from delinquent members. From re- ports made it appeared that the committee had not met with abundant success
 It was voted that the members of Thomas string band be exempted from paying the membership fee as they furnish music for the club.
 It was voted that the Ingerson Phalanx be permitted to use the hall on Wednesday even ings until they get a suitable hall It was also voted to amend the bylaws so that here after all fees for membership shall accompany the proposition.
 Alexander Troup, from the committee on ratification meeting, reported that such a meeting would be held on the night preced- ing the State convention, which will be held next Wednesday. He said the speakers would be entirely from this State. There would be three stands for speakers the Green at the center one of which Governor Ingersoll would preside. He said that excursion trains would be run on the various roads, and it was expected that it would be the largest rat ifcation meeting ever held in this city.
 On motion that the Central Club meet at their hall on next Tuesday evening at seven o'clock to attend the ratification meeting in body, there was considerable discussion
 William Geary thought that as most of the members of the Central Club belonged to ward clubs, it would be better if they should go with their respective ward organizations
 A member suggested that the Veteran club turn out on that evening as distinct orga- nization, and show the Republican party that the veterans during the war were not all Re- publicans.
 Sylvanus Butler favored the idea of the veterans parading. He thought, however, there should be a display from the Central club headquarters.
 Mir. Troup thought there was no better time for the veterans to show themselves than on the occasion of the ratification meat- ing. He thought that the veterans would take action on the matter Friday evening, and no action was necessary on the part of this club.
 A committee, who were authorized to ex- pend not exceeding $I0 for fireworks. were appointed as follows Max Thalheimer. James c. Owen, Frank McHugh, 0. E. Ge- rard and Charles H. Hilton
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
New Railroad Union.

New York md New England and Com necticut Western Roads Interested. company has been formed recently for the purpose of building a line of railroad from New York to Albany and Schenectady. The company has secured in part the charters of old corporations, but it is an entirely new organization chartered under the name of the New York, Boston, Albany and Schenec- tady Railroad Company. Beginning at the Harlem river, at the terminus of the Second avenue elevated railroad, the line of the pro- iected railroad extends to Danbury, Conn.,, then up the Housatonic Valley, along the line of the Housatonic road to Lebanon Springs, and from there west to Albany and Schenec- tady, connecting there with the Delaware and
 Hudson canal, ene Erie and the New York Central systems. The road will cross the river at Albany by 0 new bridge which was projected several years ago and the The entire line between New York and Schenectady will be new. The off cers of the new company are: President, Erastus P. Carpenter, Peterborough, Mass vice president, John w. Van Volkenburg, Albany; secretary, William $. Carman, N. Y: treasurer, Andrew V. Stout president of the Shoe and Leather National bank, N Y The directors are Thomas F. Carhart, White Plains; Roger Averill, and l.. P. Hoyt, president Danbury National bank, Danbu- ry, Conn; John NJ. Tilford, New York Frederick Miles, Chapinville, Conn; Town send Fendey, Joseph Walter and E. L. Taylor, Albany; Henry A. Tilden, Lebanon Springs; and Edward Crane, New York. The compa- ny was formed on June %. contract has been made with the New Jersey Construction Company for the immediate building of the road, which is to be completed under the terms of the contract within one year. The new company will issue $9, ,200,0 ,0OO stock and $6, 1000, GOO first mortage bonds, having forty years to run, at per cent.
 The building of this railroad is the first step in a scheme for the consolidation into one company of the New York and New Eng land the Connecticut Western the Lebanon Springs and the new company.
 These roads, together with the projected line from New York to Schenectady, 1t is proposed now to consolidate into one corpo- ration to be known as the New York; Boston and Albany Railroad Go. Stock of the con- solidated company will be issued at par for securities of the other companies, and the success of the scheme depends upon the ac- ton of the holders of these securities.
 It is claimed by friends of the proposed consolidation that the company will possess great advantages over existing lines. The line between New York and Boston will be, it is said slightly shorter than the New Ba- ven or Boston and Albany routes. Between Boston:and Albany it will be about twenty five miles longer, and between New York and Albany about fifteen miles longer than by the present routes.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
Brown, Bolton & Co.,.

The Great Leaders of Low Prices, those com modities which monopoly and high prices had long denied them The scale of extreme ly low prices inaugurated by us at our open ing compelled iron wills to bow to the inevi- table. Our prices were never approached when value and quality of our goods were fairly and justly compared. To-day no house on this continent can offer greater bargains or more inducements to purchasers of dry goods than we can. We lead where others shrink and dare not follow. This week we offer still greater bargains than ever. Silks further reduced Ladies' Suits still further reduced. Satins further reduced Dress Goods at unheard-of low prices. Startling, astounding bargains in Linens, Flannels, Towels, Toweling, Brown and Bleached Cot tons, Table Damasks, Dice Table Linens, Napkins, hoyIies, RuAGs, CounterpaneS, Cam- brics, Lawns, Linen Lawns, Gentlemen $ Furnishings Our Shirts laundried the finest ever made, and for 47 we offer our unrivaled, unequaled, unexcelled University Shirt.
 Hosiery, Gauze Underwear, Gloves, Rib bons, Laees, Embroideries, Corsets, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Perfumery, Soaps, Station cry, all of which we are determined to clear out regardless of cost, in order to make room for Fall Goods now arriving.
 Bargains in every department.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
Wesleyan Univers1ty's Progress.

The addition of two hundred thousand dol lars during the last college year to the per manent endowment fund of Wesleyan Uni versity at Middletown has led to these addi- tions to the faculty: Instructor in physics, M B. Crawford, formerly a tutor and for three years past student in German univer- sities tutor in Latin, H. G. Mitchell, who one year ago received his Ph. D. at Leipsic tutor in Greek, A. M. Wilcox, who has just received Ph. D. at Yale. These additions will doubtless be followed by others. A new transit and prime vertical instrument and an electric chronograph have been added to the astronomical apparatus, and a new ob- servatory has been built for their reception A good number have been examined for the next class, and among them more young wo- men than have entered in any previous year. The new president, Dr. J. W. Beach (who was pastor of the First NJ. E. church, New Haven, few years ago), will come to Mid dletown a little before the next term begins. The permanent endowment has reached near ly $500, ,0OO, and one or two more such years would place the college in very satisfactory condition
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13

The State temperance picnic was held at Fenwick Grove, Saybrook, yesterday, not withstanding the rain Considerable effort had been made to secure a good-sized gather ing, and there were representatives from every county. Rev. o. J. Range, of Essex, presided. There were speeches by Rev. CA. Nichols of East Killingly, Hon. Elisha H. Palmer of Montville, s. P. Ransom of Jersey City, and Rev. Alpheus Winter. In the af- ternoon the speeches of the day were made by Neal Dow, Prohibition candidate for Pres ident, and Rev. Dr. Miner of Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
POLITICAL NOTICES.
Republican Headquarters.

IG6puDIIVHh The Republican headquarters for the Town of New Haven now open at Tyler's Hall, No. 332 Chapel street. for the Presidential campaign. All Republi- residing in town visiting the city cordial ly invited to call
 Every Republican having knowledge of any person favoring the election of Garfield and Arthur and who s entitled to have his placed the next Regis try list is requested to communicate such informa- tion to at giving the full and place of residence of such person and all persons having knowledge of the retention of the of any upon the Registry list which should be erased there from by reason of death removal unlawful regis tration, requested to communicate such informa- tion to me- giving the full and place of resi- dence of each person.
 All Republicans are invited to earnestly assist in the work securing the registration every Republican who is entitled to vote and to also correct Registry list
 With honest registration of electors, a free ballot and fair count, shall achieve splendid vict ory for Garfield and Arthur, Bige1ow and Bulkeley.
 JOHN s, FOWLER,
 Chairman Republican Town Committee
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-13
A Visit.

Benjamin Belden, of South Haven, 83 years old and subscriber to the JOURNAL AND COURIER, called at this office yesterday. MT. Belden has voted at every Presidential election since 1920, and hopes to live to cast his vote for Garfield and Arthur. AS he is now hale and hearty the prospect is good that he will He has lived with his wife 60 years and does not now intend to follow the bad example set him by many of younger gen. eration on the matter of divorce. His eyes are still good, and he can read easily without classes