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Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Board of Education.

A Proposed Change i'm SpelIers-The Election of General Walkers Success or Postponed.
 The Board of Education held it's regular meeting last evening. There were present Messrs. Welch (presiding), Osborne, Zunder, Sweeney, Bushnell and Gile.
 MT. Osborne, of the Committee on Schools, reported that he would recommend change in the spelling books. The spelling book now in use is Towns speller. The proposed new speller will be Patterson's speller for the low CT grades, and Patterson's speller and analyz- CT in the higher grades. They are naanufac- tured by Sheldon $ Co.,, of New York.
 MT. Gile said that the proposed series of two books would take the place of the two books or spoilers now in use. This was in reply to an inquiry made by MT. Sweeney.
 MT. Bushnell inquired as to the cost of the substitute book.
 Mr. Osborne said ths price was 50 small that the committee did not like to make the price public.
 The matter was laid on the table for two weeks.
 The same committee said that Miss Wilcox, the principal of the Training school, had been allowed one months leave of absence owing to her continued ill-health.
 The Board without taking any formal vote agreed to close the public schools at 12 o'clock on St. Patrick's day and give the children 8 half holiday. This was done on Washing tons birthday.
 The purchase of furnaces for the Hallock street school was referred to the Committee on School Buildings with power to contract for the same. That committee stated that the Lloyd street school would not be completed m time for the spring term, as there was a de- lay in getting bricks for the building. Four rooms of the Hallock street school will be ready to open about May l. The matter of making out the grand list for the year was referred to the Committee on Finance.
 Mr. Sweeney said that he had noticed in the newspapers that the Board were to elect a member to succeed General Walker, who had resigned.
 Mir Bushnell said he thought it would be we'll to lay the matter over until a future meet ing, when full Board would be in attend ance.
 Mr. Zunder said it was customary to men, ton such matter upon the notices of the meetings heretofore.
 After short discussion It was considered the sense of the meeting to lay the matter over until later meeting. Adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Religions Matters.

MT. Meserve will preach at the Davenport church tomorrow evening the last of the series of sermons on esTopics of public inter- est" ''the relation of Christians to public amusements" The public are invited.
 MT. J. N. Matincheff leads the teachers meeting at Association Hall at p. m. to-day. Public meeting for young men of this city and strangers tonight at o'clock. Good singers assist
 A prayer meeting will be held this evening at 47 Court street, under the auspices of the Temperance Union of Christian Women. All ara invited
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
College Notes,


 Freshman examination in gymnastics to- day.
 Williams is very energetic in athletics this spring. A bicycle club is to be formed and measures taken to purchase base ball campus.
 Oxford and Cambridge are both practicing on the Thames preparatory to the coming race. The race is to be rowed at flood tide, 7:45 8. m., March 2Oth. The betting is still 60 to 45 in favor of Cambridge.
 Brown has cast her vote for Presidential candidates with the following result: Grant 60, Blaine 46. Sherman 43, Garfield 16, Hayes 12, Bayard 6, Seymour 4, Tilden 4, Butler 8, Washburn 3.
 The following from the New York Post is offered for the consideration of the Yale un- dergraduates: ''So serious indeed is the financial difficulty that Captain Rogers wished me to authoritatively announce that the crew would soon stop training and abandon all plans for a race this year, unIess the money came in to meet the running expenses"
 Professor Sumner yesterday announced to his optional division in political economy that they were invited to compete for the "Cobden medal" This medal is a silver medal offered by the Golden Club of London to the most proficient student of political economy in each of the larger universities of England This is the first chance the students of Yale have had to compete for what is considered 8 great honor.
 Should the weather be pleasant hare and hounds meet will be held this afternoon. The run will be short and the chase will be what is called slow hunt. 0. l.. Sherman 80 and Bryan Oummin 'S2 will run as hare with F. o. Darling '82 as master of the hunt. Those desirous of running will meet at the Sopho- more fence at 2:15 p. ID. AHmembers of the are invited to participate.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
OhituaFYs

"An early friend" of the deceased lady writes as follows: The death of Mrs. Angeline Atwood Hosmer, wife of MT. Abel O. Cham berlin, will be mourned by many friends, while they sympathize with the sorrowing family. Her peculiarly quiet and retiring manner of life were attributed to no want of natural force of character or of 8 cultivated and well balanced mind, for all these were hers. It was rather because she possessed these qualities in an eminent degree that she knew so well her true sphere of duty and never sought to % beyond.
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For Additional Local News See Sd and At Page
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 Meriden, not to be behind Hartford and New Haven, is shortly b organize bicycle club.
 The final adjournment of the Legislature two weeks from yesterday may be expected with reasonable degree of positiveness.
 Mystic Chapter, No. 20, O. E. s.. dedicated it's new lodge room in the COURIER building last evening. There was large attendance and several limitations.
 The house and lot on State street, corner of Osborn street, formerly Pine street, next the Dayton residence, has been sold by Mir. John P. Futile for the New Haven Savings Bank to William Gleason for $4,OOO.
 Mrs John Vinton, of West Cromwell, in going down the steps of the Air Line depot in MiddIetown, Thursday, to take the 12:54 train for New Haven, slipped and fell, breaking her wrist and dislocating her ankle.
 Local weather facts and probabilities, fur nished by city authority last night, are as follows: Cautionary signals wore ordered up at 10 o'clock yesterdaymorning. The wind increased to thirty miles an hour. Wind last night, northwest. The prospect is for colder weather in the morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
YaIe Navy Benefit.

The performance to be given by the college boys at Goes Opera House on Tuesday even ing, March 16, will undoubtedly prove very enjoyable affair. The junior class will pre- sent piece entitled ''The Line," which they have produced once before in this city and once in Brooklyn with great success, while the Glee Club will give minstrel performance. It is the earnest hope of the students that the ladies of the city will be present, as it is got ten up as much for their enjoyment as for the pleasure of the students themselves. The en- tire proceeds of the undertaking will be de- voted to the Yale navy.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

The funeral of Mrs. Edward Burns, whose death occurred last Wednesday at her resi- dence on Gill street, was attended yesterday from St. Mary's church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Father Labor, after which the remains were taken to St. Bernard's cemetery for interment. The floral gifts were many and beautiful, large pillow of immortelles bearing the word Mother" being especially noticeable. The deceased leaves large circle of personal friends, who loved her for her gentle heart and kindly manners. husband and four children sur uiu bar
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

The largest assortment of Gents Furn- ishing Goods, and that at the very lowest prices, can be found at Franks. They have received about POO dozen elegant fancy Percaie Shirts, in all the latest designs, and have placed in their elegant show windows 36 different sam- ples, marked at the very low price of 50, 75c.. $1. Their White Dress Shirts are considered the best in the city, and their prices range from 50, 75c., $1. In Neckties they are headquarters, keeping the largest stock at just about half the regular price, and the same may be said of their 4-ply Linen Collars at 1Oc., and Gents excellent French Handler chiefs, with handsome colored borders, at 1Oc. A look in Franks show window will make it plain to everybody that Frank sells more Fur nishing goods than any four stores in this city, as he owns his store and has no rent to pay, and can afford to sell cheaper than anybody else in town. Make note of it, that his place is 327 Chapel street and Frank is the man who knows his business.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
List of Patents

I4sued from the United States Potent 0ce for the toeek eTdinQ March 2, 1880, JoT the State oJ oganectiott Furnished by John E. EGrIe, solic- itor of PGtents, Neto HGU6n, Conn. L.eFoy s. White, Waterbury, assgnor to Brown & Bros machine for forming tubes. John H. Barlow and Isaac Taylor, New Haven, per- foratiDg stamp. ming and sliAting paper.
 Hiram w. Hayden, Waterbury, assgnor to Holmes, Booth & Hayden, lamp burner. George M. Anerton, Naugatuck, manufacture of rub Andrew L. Harrison, Bristol, lubricator for steam engines.
 Henry Marsh, New Milford, metallic fence. Joel W. W. Martin, Ne Wington, assignor to Jesse E. B. and J. A. Oakley process and material for nntng and securing.
 DESIGNS. Albert Furniss, West Meriden, assignor to Myron H. Kingsley, Walnugford, spoon handles.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

The Committee on Streets held a meeting in room 10. City Hall, last evening, Alderman Baldwin presiding. This was the first meet ing of the new committee, and was called principally for the purpose of organization.
 The committee proceeded to the election of clerk, Charles Fl. R. Mott and John Fl. Futile being put in nomination. There was tie on the formal ballot, and this was dissolved by the chairman voting for MT. Mott.
 Mr. Mott was declared elected.
 The committee voted to hold their meetings on Friday evenings, and to visit localities where improvements were petitioned for on the afternoons of their day of meeting at 4 o'clock In the afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Church of 1Ae Messiah.

Rev. M. H. Houghton, the pastor, has been on little trip to Cape Cod, among friends in his former parish, and last Sunday preached to a very large and appreciative audience in his old church. He comes back much re- freshed. Tomorrow morning he breaches in his own church here, and in the evening at the George street Methodist church, Rev. Mr. McAllister preaching in the evening in his church in exchange.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06


 consequently, let us those of us who are bilious endeavor to restore by some healthful internal remedy the natural purity of the complexion. When bile infects the blood the skin becomes yellow. Accompanying these outward signs of a disordered condition of the liver, there are a number of internal con- plaints, Constipation, Piles Sick Headache Dyspepsia. These and others procee ding from the same cause are entirely removed by Dr. Grosvenor's Liver-Aid, which expels from the blood impurities which discolor the skin Sold by 0. R. Converse, 165 Grand street. mh6S, M, W&w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Illness of Representative Nichols.

Hon. David P. Nichols, Representative from Danbury, was taken suddenly i'll, Thursday afternoon, while the House was in session over the boundary settlement, and was imme- diately cared for by friends. Representative Rowan of Norwalk was present with him after the adjournment and sent him home in the care of Fairfield county members on the ex- press train south. It is feared that he is suf- fering from paralysis of the brain, and doubts are entertained of his recovery.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
A. RunaWaV

Yesterday afternoon the horse of L, G. Hoadley,a cigar psddler, attached to carriage, became frightened on Washington street and ran up that street to Howard avenue and turned the corner. The driver discovered the runaway and gave chase, and in Howard ave- nue succeeded in capturing the frightened beast and bringing it to standstill. He climbed in the rear of the vehicle and took up Hha raipe
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Entertainments.


 Jarrett & Rice's party are to produce 'tFun on the Bristol" at the Grand Opera House this afternoon and evening. The play is very funny and brimful of merriment, and is writ ten something after the style of ''The Tour ists, !" but has more of plot to it. MT. John F. Sheriden appears as Mrs. O'Brien, and during the play strikes some very amusing at titudes and renders some very funny sayings. Miss Alicia Jordan, Miss Agnes Hallock, Miss Marion Fiske, and Messrs. Mark Smith, Henry Saville and Myron Calico assume prominent characters in the play. Seats are on sale at Loomis music store.
 'tFairfax, or Life in the Sunny South" was presented very aceeptably at Goes Opera House last evening by Abbey's Park Theatre Company. This is Bartley OampbelIs great est play and was received with much favor at the hands of the audience at the Opera House last night. Various of the scenes are highly entertaining, while the romantic vein is de- lightfuly absorbing. Agnes Booth is charm ing and talented actress, and well deserved the hearty applause bestowed upon her. The companyis one of the best which has appeared at the Opera House this season. The play merits the success it has received the past season. It has had great success in New York, and large and critical audiences have attended.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
nFnWned.

The schooner Emily Dennis, which cleared from New London Thursday morning, reports that the mate of the vessel was lost overheard off Bridgeport Sunday morning and drowned. He was attempting to reef the mainsail. boat was lowered and search made for the un- fortunate man for over an hour, but no trace of him was found.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company is one of Rochester's greatest business enter prises. Their Hop Bitters have reached sale beyond all precedent, having from their intrin- sic value found their way into almost every household in the laud.-Graphic.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

When the sweet refrain dies away in the crowded concert room, and hearts are hushed with soft emotion, then too frequently com mences a lugubrious racket of unmusical sounds caused by imprudence in sitting in draft. One after another coughs and hawks until the ear is pained. The use of Roberts Syrup of Tar, Boneset and Wild Cherry pre- vents the aggravation from cold, by healing the air passages and relieving the tickling and scratching of the throat. It is to be had at the drug stores. Sample bottle ten cents, large size fifty cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
East Granby to the Front.

Offering old Newgate Prison to the state for am Insane Asylum-The Ser Iectmen,s Humorous EpistIe to the General Assembly,
 In the Senate at Hartford yesterday, while Senator Hoyt was speaking on the resolution providing for increased accommodations for the insane. he paused to have the clerk read one of the many letters he had received from different parts of the State, offering sites for State hospital. Following is the letter as read by the clerk:
 EAST GRANBY, Feb. 27, 1880. To the Committee on Humane Institutions:
 GentIemen-The Selectmen of this town have just received your circular of the 18th soliciting proposals of the town relative to To- eating an insane asylum. They have not laid but duly appreciating it's importance they are disposed to recommend to the town that they purchase and give to the State the site and buildings of old Newgate prison, located on the west side of our mountain and at present known by the name of Copper Hill" We have no doubt but that the. State of Connecticut would be highly grati- fled to obtain such an uncommon gift, espe- cially when our honorable Legislature is in formed that those premises "classic ground" There the infamous Tories were confined by the orders of Washington in the
 
 and lesser criminals were incarcerated, and it was used as our State prison for more than half century. True, there were many es- capes insurrections and massacres, but that may be accounted for by the fact that the convicts were generally sane instead of insane persons. It is not supposed that at the pres ent time any lunatic would desire to escape from such salubrious and comfortable quar- ters. It may be proper, however, to remark that the old ''Tread Milr' and nail shop are in very dilapidated condition and cannot be utilized as places for daily exercise by he un- fortunate patients, but in case that any very eccentric individual like Mark Twain should become an inmate of said asylum, he might be permitted to reside in the caverns and work by way of exercise at mining copper ore, of which there is supposed to be large quantity still remaining. This employment would afford sufficient exercise for the health of the patients and at the same time be quite 8 source of revenue to the State. We are aware of the great competition among all our towns to obtain the location of the asylum, and especially to secure the very profitable patronage of the State and this is the reason why we offer this valuable location to the State. With the utmost confidence that our town will be the successful bidder, we re- main Very respectfully yours,
 Per order of the Selectmen.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Attempt aI Suicide fn Hartford

Mary Reed, aged 24 years, attempted sui eide by throwing herself into the Connecticut river at the foot of State street, Hartford. She was discovered and rescued. Domestic trou- bles caused her to make the attempt upon her life
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
T,fcenses Granted.

The County Commissioners granted the fol- lowing licenses yesterday Rose Morris, oi Meriden Peter Baglsy, of Waterbury; Sarah N. Langdon, 87 Union street; Max Kalt- schmidt, 327 State street; Herman Gomall, IS Webster street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

When you visit or leave New York City, save Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire, and stop at Grand Union Hotel, nearly oppo- site Grand Central Depot. $50 elegant rooms reduced to $1 and upwards per day, European plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse Cars, Stages and Elevated Railroad to all Depots. Families can live bet ter for less money at Grand Union than at any other frst-class Hotel in the city.
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Elastic Rubber Truss Company,

Summer merino under wear for ladies and gents is sold for less than 1t costs to manu- facture, at F. & l.. Lyons great removal sale.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

s'Ihe Best Cough Medicine in the World" The Old Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam. Gut Ter Bros. $ Oo., Boston. Small reduced to 25c. Large,l$1. ja29 3md&w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

Orders for this delicious cake given to your grocer or sent to 99 York street will be promptly filed by s. s. Thompson & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

Streeter, the jeweler, shows splendid stock of goods. The public gaze with interest at his beautiful show windows and elegant cases, crowded with precious articles of all kinds, all new and in demand. A splendid line of silverware. His fancy clocks are, as usual, in great variety, and it is the old depot for reliable watches and for specs and eye glasses for the million.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
THE WEATHER RECORD.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, WASHINGTON, D. O., March 6-l A. M J
 Indications. For Now England and the Middle Atlantic states' rising barometers colder westerly winds, clear or fair weather preceded the northern part Of nret district by occasional Enow.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
A Musical Programne.

Child's peb. goat, stout, spring heeled, but toned, for outdoor ware.
 mar5 St W. B. FENN & Go,
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Angel CRk e.

Buy your dress goods at F. < l.. Lyons great removal sale. m6 2t
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Mix G JudSOn have on hand an assortment of fruits of unu sual excellence and variety.
 City Market, Chapel street end.
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Child's princess strap slippers
 mar5 5t W. B. FENN & Go.
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Clocks, Watches aud Jewelry

Clocks, Watches and Jevvelry repaired in the best possible manner. Work guaranteed to be satisfactory. Prices low. J. R. Clayton, S47 Grand street, near the bridge.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

Ladies will find at our store the largest stock of low shoes, sandal button, strap slippers and Newport ties to be found in the State. mars St WALLACE B. FENN S Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Great Arrival of Spring Goods HI. Ma
 chOlsS.

Great Arrival of Spring Goods H. Ma
 chO1,s, Spring announcement. H. MachoI, mer- chant tailor at 4O7 State street. opposite the COURIER office, has an immense stock of spring goods just coming in. They were or dered three months ago, at a low market We called in yesterday to see what the excitement was, and learned that MT. Machol is booking a host of orders for new suits daily. Call and see for yourselves.
 Hats, Franks and Silk umbrellas at Brooks & Co.'S. ,State and Chapel.
 ClOthe Up the BOyss If you buy your Boys Suits at the Hub Clothing House you are always sure to find the largest stock, the lowest prices and the new est styles.
 Trunks and Satchels and Spring hats at Brooks & Co.'s mar5 St
 Spring OvercOatss Spring Listers and Plevners. The newest and prettiest styles always found at the Hub Clothing House.
 Straw berries from South Carolina, in splendid order, at a moderate price. Florida Tomatoes for sale by
 MIX & HUDSON.
 Spring Styles of Hats at Brooks & Co.'S, cor. Chapel and State.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Committee on Streets.

Albert Furniss, West Meriden assignor to Myron Kingsley. MaIliugford. spoon handles.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
The Great Sale of Books at the B,
 Books store

is still continuing with unabated vigor. A large stock of new books and new gifts just received. The oil paintings are still in great demand, and many are daily made happy by receiving them.
 All gifts are given right on the spot no delays.
 257 Chapel street is a pleasant place to spend few moments.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06
Opening.

This afternoon Mir. 0. H. Hall will open his new saloon, on the corner of Union and Chapel streets, where he will keep a very fine assort- ment of imported and domestic cigars, and fine wines and liquors. His premises are fit ted up in very neat and tasty manner, and everything is first class. The carpenter work was done by MT. PalmeA the counters were furnished by Messrs G. $ T. filling, the paper hanging and decorating were by Messrs. Fairman & Son, the plumbing was by Lounsbury, gas fixtures by Robert Morgan, and Bowditch $ Prudden furnished beau tiful sideboards. Mir. Halls numerous friends and the public generally will favor him with a call and find him ever ready to serve them.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

Spring 1880. Spring styles of hats at E. 8. Osborn's, 91 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-06

256 Chapel street, room The most effect ual and comfortable Truss in the world Different in principle and construction from all others. Will radically cure rupture. Gall and receive particulars
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Buy your dress goods at F. & l.. Lyons If you wish to save from 10 to 15c. yd. m6 2t
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Good Paper Collars Sc. a BOX. At Franks, 327 Chapel street.