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Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Struck by a Train.

Two Men Killed on the New York, New
 Haven and Hartford Road.
 The fast express from New York, which reaches New Haven at about o'clock p. m., ran over two men and pair of fine farm horses a short distance below Rye, on the way up yesterday forenoon, killing both men and the horses instantly. One mans head was severed from his body, and the other frightfully mangled. The men were George Hunt and Warren Mead, both employed by Hunt & Co.,, road contractors at Rye. The engineer saw the team and blew the whistle and rang the bell, but to no avail The men were thrown down an embankment. As soon as the train could be stopped it was backed to the scene of the accident and both of the vic tins were taken on board and carried to Rye, where their bodies were left. Hunt was a heavy man, weighing over 200 pounds. He was struck in the head, and in the back there was gaping wound
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
The Hull of the Narragansett.

The Finding of the Last Body-A Mans
 Hand Found.
 Of the Narrgansett the hull and the great CT part of the machinery will be saved. All the rest is a loss The air in the interior is dank and suggestive of decomposing sub- stances. The last body found, that of the colored man, was come upon unexpectedly by some colored walters who were looking for some of their lost clothing. The body lay on pile of clothing, the face and body swollen with the advancing process of decomposition, and his countenance ghastly and repulsive in death. The air of the dim and tight apart ment was laden with the odor of death, and the frightened walters fled aghast, leaving clothing and bedding undisturbed. The body was taken in charge by the Groton peo- pie and properly buried. The man lost his life by going back down stairs to get his watch-a $5 watch. This makes either the twenty-sixth or the twenty ninth body that has come out of the wreck; authorities differ, and each is confident of his cor rectness.
 A mans hand was found on board, but the body missing, and, what is still more singular, the skin of mans foot complete, even to the toes and toenails, and probably scalded or burnt off,
 A huge float or barge is building alongside the Narragansett It is 19o feet long and 32 feet wide. It is for the New York and Hart ford Railroad Company, and is designed to float railroad trains around New York city, like the Maryland, and on about the same route
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
To The People.
This Coming Week We would inform the people generally we
 shall offer some Monstrous Bargains. We are at present placing our contracts with home manufacturers for our
FALL GOODS.

Which will soon commence to arrive The pub lie are well aware that our purchases must be of ENORMOUS MAGNITUDE to fill the large area which viii soon be at our com mand. Before admitting any of our Fall Goods to be delivered we shall make genu- inc clearing out by placing before the people such unlimited bargains as cannot fail to awake the thrifty and prove a per- feet boon to the economical.
 Housekeepers and intending purchasers, take heed of the FACT that in all our depart ments you will find most astonishing bargains in Suits, ClOaks, Shawls, Wraps, Wrappers, Children's Goods. The greatest bargains ever offered in Millinery, Straw Goods, Trimmed Hats and BOnnets. Silks, Satins, BrOcades, FOulard Silks, Pekin Stripes, Cashmeres, Beiges, Serges, Alpacas, Ruchings, Ties, Gloves. Corsets, Laces, Ladies' Underwear, Piques, Lawns, Muslins, Cambrics. Leather Goods, Fans, JeweIry, Per- fumery, Stationery, Notions, Frin- ges,Dress Buttons and Trimmings, Gents Furnishings, everything requisite for the street or toilet, Ribbons, Ladies', Misses and ChiI- dren's Hosiery, Gauge Underwear, Housekeeping Goods, Table Lin- ems, F1annels, Towels, Toweling, Table Covers, Piano Covers, Tur- kish Bath Towels, &c., &c.
 Bargains for the multitude.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
A Big Rat.Catcher,

It is not often that a large dog makes a good ratter, but the big black dog at the jail shines in killing both cats and rats Satur- day morning he caught and killed fourteen rats. Some time ago he killed sixteen rats in one morning. When they kept hogs at the jail the pens swarmed with rats and Prince" enjoyed rat picnic every day. He would Hay for them" with all the patience imagin- able, and when he saw one venture forth he would cut off it's line of retreat, and nine times out of ten would capture the rat before it could reach home again.
 The jail premises used to be overrun with cats. In the summer months when the win the cats could crawl through the bars and make havoc with the meat and other kinds of provisions. Prince was soon taught that cats were his exclusive property and he made short work of all strangers. He treat ed the jail cat with proper respect, but woe to the intruders. He would crush the life out of big cat with his powerful jaws in second.
 One night a startling cry was heard in the jail yard, and tlse night watchman saw in the moonlight that Prince had 8 large cat in his mouth which he had just killed. He had the cat by the head, and the large dog had to ele- vate his head to keep the cats feet from dragging on the ground as the dog carried his prize to his kennel When there he would dig hole, place the cat in it and then cover it up, tamping the dirt round the body with his nose. Prince is a good dog, though the cats and the rats may not like him Hartford Times.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
"aaf Ho-n-

Wm. A. Kelsey, Watson Clark of Meriden, and Mrs. Horton and two daughters from Waterbury are stopping at Mir Atwood's on Grove street.
 The Congregational and M. E. churches and Sunday schools have union picnic next Saturday at High Rock Grove on the Nauga- tuck railroad, going via the Derby.
 James McGrath, the umbrella thief who has been languishing in the borough lookup under the Town Clerks office since last Fri day, had his final hearing before Justice Met calf yesterday morning, and was fined ten dollars and costs. He was sent up to Byxbee's on Whalley avenue in default of payment.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Board of Health.

The regular weekly meeting Of the Board of Health was held last evening. Present Drs. Winchell and Bronson, L. W. Sperry and H. M. Welch- In the absence of Mayor Bigelow, Dr. Winchell was selected as chair man pro tenn.
 The weekly reports of the Sanitary Inspec- tors were read and ordered on file.
 The clerk said that there had been an unu- sual number of complaints of nuisances dur ing the past week, and the Inspectors had boen kept very busy. He also reported that communication had been sent to Strong, Barnes, Hart & Go. regarding the stench tory, and he had asked them to adopt the same plan in use by Sperry & Barnes for the disposal of the offal of their establishment. He said no reply had been received. Ad- iourned
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
For additional Local News see Sd PageI
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Br1e1 MehLlOh"
 Foy Harmon & Co., want experienced cor set stitchers
 James Odell, of Bridgeport, had his hip joint broken Saturday by being knocked down by an ugly COW he was leading.
 G. L. Sterling, of Trumbull, graduate Of the last class at Yale, has entered the law of- fee of Secretary of State William M. Evarts, New York.
 Chas w. Durand, only brother of Mrs. Deacon Lum, of Waterbury, died at Staten Island, Friday The remains were inferred in Seymour.
 The thirteenth annual reunion of the First Light Battery, Connecticut Volunteers, will be held at Sachem's Head, Guilford, on Mon day, August 16th.
 Early Sunday morning John Hamilton, an Englishman, seventy -one years old, living in Taftville, fell down stairs and received so se- were injuries that he died in a few hours.
 Mr. Frank Harris, whose horse. valued at $500, was stolen from this city some days since, has been recovered. He telegraphed to his wife yesterday that he had found the horse in Providence.
 Thomas Madden, Naugatuck switchman at Bridgeport, in attempting to jump on the switch engine at the dock on Monday, missed his foothold and fell to the ground. His left hand rested on the track and this the wheels of the engine tender ran over, crushing the three last fingers and side of the hand, 1eav- ing the forefnger and the thumb intact.
 Dr. Anna M Middlebrook, of Bridgeport and Mr. H. V. Twiss, of Manchester, N. H., were married in Bridgeport at o'clock yes terday afternoon by Rev. John Lyon, of the Church of the Redeemer. It was private wedding only few relatives and intimate friends were present. The newly married couple go directly to Manchester, where they are to reside.
 InP. T. Barnum's Waldemere there is one room called the Greeley room, because the late Horace Greeley occupied it for week not long before his death. Another room is known as the Cary room, because it was oc- cupied by the Cary sisters, Alice and Phoebe, and still another as Mark Twains room, be- cause Mr. Samuel Clemens and wife usually use if when visiting Mir and Mrs Barnum,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
The Political CamDaign,

General Weaver, the Greenback candidate for President, will speak in this city Aug ust 10.
 James I. Hayes, W. w. Stow and others speak at Hancock rally in East Haven to- morrow evening.
 The Ninth ward Hancock club have elected M. T. Snigg president. George Umberfeld and Louis Frrze vice presidents, and F. D. Ludington recording secretary. For parade officers, M. E. Tracy captain, F. H. Hen dricks first lieutenant, F. E. Dargan second lieutenant.
 Monday evening the Democratic Town Committee meet to take the bull by the horns and settle the question of calling the prima- ries.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Memorial Services.

Saturday last being the first anniversary of the death of Rev. Dr. w. c. Mead, of Nor walk, memorial services were held at St. Pauls church at p. m. Right Rev. Bishop Quintard, of Tennessee, made an appropriate address, and the rector, Rev. Mir Selleck, made a few remarks. A beautiful lectern, or desk, costing some $25O, was presented by the ladies of the parish. Near the close of the services the audience was surprised by the presentation to the society of an ex- cellent portrait of the deceased rector, painted in oil by Miss Esther Smith, of Hart ford, and presented by Miss Jane M. Mead The portrait is pronounced most faithful likeness
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
RndN Racnuarnd

The body of Merrill selleck, of New York, drowned in the river near the railroad bridge at Westport, Friday evening, was recovered early Saturday morning by oysternen, who employed seines lighted by eel lamps. De- ceased was thirty three years of age and had been an invalid fifteen years, He was bath ing in the river at the time of the casualty, and is supposed to have been taken with a kind of fits to which be was subject, and sank to the bottom before assistance could reach
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Once Again Delayed.

Fortunately Manager Smith anticipated the rain of last evening yesterday noon, and tele- graphed the American band not to leave Prov idence for the carnival, but to telegraph him a new date. MT. Reeves immediately arranged to come to New Haven next Monday, the 26th inst, when the delayed carnival will be given with increased attractions. The manager still adheres to his determination to give the carnival Eff it takes all summer" to do it, and in the meanwhile operates several more in the largest New England cities. So once again remember next Monday, as advertised The management intended the grand concert to be given in the Grand Opera House in case of rain, but made the new arrangement Excursions are now being arranged for next Monday evening from Bridgeport, Meriden and Ansonia to this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
NOTWITHSTANDING

The fact of fictitious sales, contemplated events, changes and such like efforts to be or not to be, the people calmly observe the unfeigned efforts we pledged to make in their behalf, and now with stronger confidence than ever await the finish of our grand man. moth addition, which is now towering fast into ariel space under the guidance of archi- tectural skill charged with bringing it to the highest degree of perfection as dry goods business structure, combining for our patrons benefit, comfort and pleasure, those essentials in store without which lady is always at the greatest inconvenience to her own desire, very pure light and thorough ventilation.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Mason's Family Grocery.

MT. Louis S. Mason's handsome and com modious and neatly kept family grocery at No 74S State street, Merwin's block, near Bradley, has many friends and patrons. A fine stock of groceries in every department is always to be found, and everything that IS requisite for good dinner or essential to the housekeeping cuisine, pains being taken to keep everything in the line, including meats and vegetables in their season. Orders promptly attended to, and the delivery trade is likewise carefully supplied. The store meets with much favor among residents of that section.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Personal.

George Connolly, the horse shoer, and Mrs. Connolly start for Europe this morning Their many friends wish them 8 pleasant journey.
 W. F. Clarkson, of Sargent & Co., s factory, had fine gold watch given him by employees of the factory on Monday evening, as an evi- dence of their regard.
 MT. J. Mcdonald Gardiner teacher in MT. Selleck's school, Norwa1k, has made an engagement to go to Japan as professor of English literature in High school at Tokio The engagement is for five years.
 Judge Levi B. Bradley and Benjamin Moves went to Deep River yesterday, attending the annual meeting of the ivory manufacturing establishment at that place, which turn out $250, 900 worth of piano keys and combs annually.
 Messrs. Frank H. Cooley, Charles Cooley and Robert Dwyer, of the First Company, Governors Foot Guards, of Hartford, with their wives, have returned home after very pleasant visit with friends in this city and at the shore
 Rev. Mir SIocum, assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church, sailed from Queenstown July 14 on the Baltic. He is expected home tomorrow or next day. He will be met in New York by Rev. Father Fitzpatrick and several other clergymen. An address of well come from friends awaits him after his re. turn.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Summer Notes.

Mrs. G. F. Blinn, the contralto of this city and member of the Third church choir, is at Saratoga, where she takes part in several elaborate concerts.
 MT. Henry Goodman leaves for Congress Hall, Saratoga, tomorrow.
 MT. and Mrs. Whitney, of this city, are
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Lyman Family.

A number of Connecticut people will prob ably attend reunion of the Lyman family, which is to be held next week, Wednesday and Thursday, in Springfield, Mass. It bids fair to be the largest one ever held by the family. Rev. P. W. Lyman, of Belcher- town, and Dr. David P. Holton, of New York; and others will address the meeting. M. W. Lyman, of Springfield, who is getting up the reunion, has received letters from members of the family all over the country, including one in Oregon, who are intending to be present
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Nnmhering Street..

Some time since the committee on number ing streets directed City Surveyor Fowler to cause Broad, York, Mill River, Second, Ea- gle and Mansfield streets, and Whalley ave- nue to be re-numbered. The numbers were given to property holders, but in many cases the changes were not made. Yesterday the surveyor sent out a second notice, informing parties that if they did not at once change their numbers their names would be handed tn tha citv attnrnau for r1rnsecntion
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Lightning Stroke.

Lightning struck the spoon factory of Holmes, Booth & Hayden, Waterbury, dur ing the shower yesterday forenoon and en- tered the pickle room, as it is called, pros trating one of the workmen. The bolt then ran along the steam pipe into the soldering room and struck man who was using file, stunning him. The furnishing room next received call, and two or three of the hands there were stunned, but no one was seriously iniured
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Death of an Aged CoIored woman.

An old colored woman named Lucy Jack son. who lived with her daughter at No. 16 Dow street, died yesterday at the advanced age of 92 years, The cause of her death was that the machinery of life was worn out and she quietly laid herself down to sleep, -''that sleep that knows no waking" She was formerly slave
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21

Henry B. Chatfeld, successor to H. Chat field, is now pleasantly located at 496 State street and Elm street, in the new building known as Todd's block MT. Chatfeld will, as heretofore, keep full line of the goods that are usually found feed stores, besides he will have the celebrated Golden Sheaf New Process Flour, for which he is sole agent, and also Trows' fancy family flour, with increased facilities for carrying on the business. He cannot fail to meet with stead fly increasing success.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Hot Weather NTeetfDgs

MT. Collins will inaugurate at English Hall series of hot weather meetings commencing this Wednesday evening. They will be held every evening for the present. The meeting tonight will be led by Jabez Scott Charles L. Noble will lead Friday night. Mrs. Snider will lead the singing Thursday evening, Mr. Murray Friday evening, and Clarence Willis next Tuesday evening
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
NIilifRnN

Col. Graham, of the Second regiment, has called meeting of the officers of the regi- ment, to be held in this city at the Union Armory at o'clock this afternoon. The trip to Coney Island will be discussed.
 The c. N. G. overcoats will be finished August TO-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Attacked with Paralysis.

Charles Hubbard, Bridgeport man 80 years old, was attacked with paralysis while ; clamming near Seaside Park He cried for help, and parties heard him and removed him to shore and had him taken home He died in few hours. He was one of the oldest colored citizens of the city and trustee of the A. M E. Zion church.
 Martin Downey, who lives on Pleasant street, Waterbury, and has been a member of the R. c. TA.& B. society for many years, died suddenly of paralysis in bed yesterday morning
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21

is Mix & Judson's assortment of fruits this
 morning. North Carolina and Maryland peaches, apricots, nectarines, red plums, Jen- ny Lind citron melons, watermelons, black berries and entrants comprise portion of it. The variety will be kept up during the week, and it will be well to bear in mind that when there is anything desirable to be obtained it can be found at their well known stands, c and D, City Market, Chapel street entrance.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Historical Society Removal.

Mayor Bigelow and the directors of the New Haven Historical Society held another meeting yesterday to consider the proposed removal of the Historical society to the State House. It was reported that Professor Blake had been seen, but no decision had been reached regarding an assignment of rooms for the society. further consultation will be held, and it is thought an amicable ar ranoement for rooms will be made.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Strangers and Visitors

Are cordially invited to make a tour of in- spection through our establishment We feel there is no doubt visit will be full of interest, and we shall consider it 8 pleasure to show the magnificent assortments in our various departments, whether wishing to pur- chase or not.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
NIartha,s Vineyard Excursion

The excursion to Martha's Vineyard by the Elm City starts this morning at 10 o'clock. Quite a number of New Haven people are going, as well as others from neighboring towns It will no doubt be a very pleasant trip.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Probated Estates.

List of Th0se which Inventory Five
 ThOusand Dollars and Upwards.
 This list of probated estates in the New Haven Probate district, from January 1st to July 1st, 1880, which inventory five thousand dollars and upwards are as follows
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
ALnrpe Green Tnrtle.

A large green turtle was caught in the pounds of Guilford Tuesday, weighing sew enty five pounds. It is the only one caught in many years in that locality. It was se- cured by O. W. Bradley, of the Florence House
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Lodge and Society.

Up to July the Knights of Pythias endow- ment rank has paid out ,OOO for benefits in the first class and $27O, 517 in the second class, making a grand total of $366, ,517. There were at that time 9,8O4 members of the first class, 13, 438 of the second class, and ' 400 who were members of both classes
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
9ew 9aren @aig ggorning sgpnrnal and Goarier.

registered at Block Island A Hartford gen tleman in this city yesterday, just from the island, reports about 500 guests at the IS or 20 hotels at the island, among them half dozen prominent judges and various other men of high position in public and private life.
 In the Springfield Republican is ths fol- lowing: s'Savin Rock, near New Haven, was the favorite seaside resort last week, Mrs. Williston, Miss Hallett, Miss Mary Graves, Mrs. E. R. Bosworth and daughter and Mrs. George s. Clark and son going there. A good many people take advantage of the excursion rates to go down on Saturday, returning on Monday"
 Adolph Meyer and Nathan Rosenbluth leave in day or two for Congress Hall, Sar- atoga.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Democrat Cured-By Kidney-Wort. Clearing Out SaIe-At Malleys Colored Shirts, etc.-Smith Stone. City Hotel-HarEy Flynn. Cigars and Tobacco-214 Chapel Street. Dyspepsia Cured-At Druggists. Fancy Hosiery-Smith & Stone Flour, Grain, etc.-Henry B. Chatheld. Family Grocery-Louis S. Mason. For Sale-Milk Route-"J. K." Fruits-Mix & Judson. Good News-At Malley's. Great Carniva1-Howard Avenue Base Ball Grounds Groceries and Provisions-Thomas F. Carr Kidney -Wort-At Druggists. Malt Bitters-At Druggists. Native Tomatoes, etc.-Louis s. Mason. Political Notice-Republican Ward Meetings Suits-Wilcox Co.
 Smith x Stone-Fancy Shirts. Summer Goods At Malley's. Unparalleled Sale-Edward Malley. Vegetable Compound-LydiA E. Pinkham. Wanted-Man-344 State Street. Wanted-Girls-N. H. Ruff1e Co. Wanted-Corset Stitchers-Foy, Harmon Co. wanted-Furnished Room-'M." wanted-Situation-27 Orchard Street. wanted-Situation- Whitney Avenue. anted-SituAtion-E. E. Hall watermelons, etc.-Berkele Curtis
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Funeral.

The funeral of MT. William. Crow, who died Sunday of paralysis was largely attended yesterday from his late residence on Day street A large number of his shopmates, em- ployes at Crockett $ Tuttle's carriage manu- factory, were in attendance to pay the last sad tokens of regard also Harmony Lodge, I. o. o. F., of which deceased was a mem Der. Rev. Dr. Harwood and Rev. Dr. Adams were the attendant clergymen. Among the floral tributes was a fine Maltese cross. The remains were enclosed in neat casket, New ton & Keller, undertakers. officiating The remains were inferred in Evergreen cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-21
Daniel Colts Requests to Yale and Else-
 where.

where.
 The following is an exact statement of the public beouests of the late Dr. Daniel T. Colt of Norwich: To Yale College subject to an- nuities of $1 ,OO0 each to his two sisters, $1Oo,OO0; Carleton College in Minnesota, 5000; Berea College in Kentucky, 2,5OO; !; Oberlin College in Ohio, $2,5Oo; Harvard Benevolent Society, Boston, $1,OOO; Colt Library of Griswold, $3,OOo; Otis Library of Norwich, S5, 5000. The Otis Library and Carleton College, as residuary legatees, are likely to receive as much in addition to these bequests as the original amounts.