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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-01
NO CHOICE BETWEEN GRANT AND DEFEAT
70 kha Edikor Of The TribMne

NO CHOICE BETWEEN GRANT AND DEFEAT
To the Editor OF The Tri61ne.
SIR: You can put it down as fact that il
General Grant Is forced upon the Republican party as
It's candidate he will be defeated In my small circle Of
acquaintances there several Republicans who viii
not vote for him. The whole movement 10 obnoxious,
and his position is not that great would
sent ~ be placed In His silence does not indicate
strength but does look II there sinister
tive IN his conduct.
live always voted the Republican ticket, bnt for
one, i wll not for him again, even though tha
Democrats shall rule. can'G any choice IN either
horn OF the dilemma Very respectfully,
EDWIN A. KMBALL.
Champaign, H., May Is. 1880.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-01

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-01

CHOICE OF THE TELEGRAPH OPERATORS.
TO the Editor OF The Trt0une.
SIR: A canvass of the Western Union Tele-
graph CJmpanys operating department for Presiden-
tlal preferences gives the following result Blaine
Grant. 20; Sherman, 8 Edmunds, Q; Seymour. 1875
Bayard. IL Tlden, TO- OPERATOR.
NeD- York, May IL, 1880.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-01
A REPUBLICAN DARK HORSE.

To TIC Ed1F0r OF THO Trfbune.
SIR: There is beginning to be q good deal
said about dark horses at the Chicago and Cincinnati po
tical racecourses It is said that there In In Mime
sofa groomed and ready be led out Chicago should
II become necessary His friends say thar be s Of good
Window, animbed, not having strain. spawn.
or ringbono about him. aud that he Nossesses many
good running points, If only put on the course.
Washington, May 10, 1880. y.w.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Funeral of David E. Burwen.

The funeral of David E. Burwell took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence on the Selden Place farm, Hamden, just over the Westville line. There was large attend ance. A delegation of about twenty-five Odd Fellows, members of Quinnipiac Lodge, went out in the barge Nightingale, and other mem bers of the fraternity drove out in private teams Also MT. Bradley, of the firm of
 Hemingway & Bradley, and nearly all their force of employees were in attendance. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mir. Marvin, pastor of the Congregational church. Woodbridge. The choir of the WestyilIe Congregational church assisted. The de- ceased was laid out with his Grand Represen- tative's insignia of office; also his Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment regalias lay upon the casket. The casket was ornament ed with Odd Fellow and Masonic emblems. On the plate was ''We Miss You Brother There were several choice floral designs upon the casket, one of which was beautiful mal- tese cross, the gift of friendship and regard of Hemingway & Bradley, and another, a star and crescent, from the employees.
 The bearers were Past Grand W. A. Good win, Past Grand Master Louis Feldman, Grand Patriarch J. L. Hungerford, Grand Secretary Frederick Botsford, Past Grand W. H. Cox, Past Grand Frank Lawn.
 The services at the grave in WestviIIe cemetery were conducted by Quinnipiac Lodge, Park Inspector J. M Andruss acting as chaplain, Rev. MT. Marvin closing the ceremonies.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Amusements Ahead.

Haverly's minstrels appear at Peck's Grand Opera House August 30; September 3, ''Mrs. Josh Whitcomb, or Chips from Life," has the floor there, and September 4, Schnellbaker & Benton's Majestic Combination.
 At the New Haven Opera House are com ing, August 21, Jay RiaIs Humpty Dumpty Combination August 24, Jae Aberle's min strels, and September 4, Geo. Hollands ''Our Gentlemen Friends by the Standard Theatre Go.
 Probably also Emma Abbott's new opera company will be here in November. Joe Jefferson will appear here as Bob Acres' in ''Our Rivals.'' David s. Thomas has booked John M. Hickey's new coterie, entitled "A Flock of Geese" for many Eastern cities. Mrs. Scott Siddons is coming, and the D'Oyly Carte's Pirates of Penzance come in October.
 George H. Coe, formerly the efficient man. ager of the New Haven Opera House, starts out soon with new entertainment called Kingsland's Wonder, the star being Miss Kingsland, handsome and talented young Scotch lady, who crosses the water with a high reputation as a magician and mind reader
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Excursions.

The excursion of Golden Rule Encamp- ment I. O. o. F., to Fort Lee, will take place tomorrow. The time of leaving Belle Dock is o'clock a. m., sharp, and those who don't want to be left on the dock will do well to be on hand at the time named.
 On next Wednesday Washington Council No. ', O. U. A. M, will make an excursion to Glen Island by the steamer John H. Starin. The ''Mechanics'' will do all in their power to make the trip most enjoyable one, and they invite their friends to accompany them and participate in the pleasures of the occasion.
 The A. F. K. Social Club, composed of prominent young business men of this city, will entertain their lady friends with an ex- cursion to Glen Island on the John H. Starin, August 19.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
PersOu1f,
EVIBUIENIs
 Mrs. B. A. Parsons is ait Saratooa.

Mrs. E. A. Parsons is at Saratoga.
 Prof. and Mrs. T. G. Shepard leave to-day for Saratoga.
 Joseph MediIl, editor of the Chicago Fri bune, is rusticating at Block Island
 Hon. James Gallagher and wife leave Thurs day for two weeks visit to Martha's Vine yard.
 Judge E. l. Sanford, Mir John S. Beach and Mr. Henry T. Blake are back from their vacation
 The Rev. Dr. Carmody of New Britain, formerly of this city, is at Congress Hall, Saratoga.
 instructor in the Yale School of Fine Arts, is at Lake George.
 Samuel Mclean, of Mew York, has bought the Warren House at Watertown, and Mr. Woodruff will give possession November l.
 Greene Kendrick, of Waterbury, and John L. Hunter, of Willimantic, speak at an East Haven Democratic meeting on Tuesday even ing
 Neal Dow, the candidate of the Prohibition party for the Presidency, received many visi- tors at the house of MT. George F. Rogers in New London Friday evening.
 Among the arrivals at the Summit House, Thursday, was Carlos French of Pequonnock, Henry Stoddard of New Haven O. Merriam and wife of Bridgeport, George P. Marvin and wife of New Haven, Lizzie M. Treat of New Haven and Edwin Keeney and wife of New London.
 A jolly party went down to Money Island Saturday, consisting of Mrs. E. A. Northrop, Charles Manvile Downs, MT. and Mrs Charles E. Brown, Hattie M. Brown, Lille E. Brown, Arthur s. Brown, Charles E. Brown, jr, Lena c. Robinson, MT. and Mrs. E. Stanley Bradley, Bessie Bradley, Arthur Bradley and Newell Bradley. They will occupy the Twiss cottage for two weeks.
 No purer, safer, more unobiectionable
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16

DEIoA uAoANAOA"
 The gospel meetings at English Hall are to be continued every evening this week.
 Beginning on Sunday, September 5, there will be a two-weeks mission at St. Mary R. C.) church, conducted by several Lazarist Fathers from New York city.
 Mayor Bigelow arrived home from Sara toga Saturday afternoon. At Hartford MT. Bulkeley, our candidate for Lieutenant Gov ernor, joined him and accompanied him to this city.
 dispatch was received last Saturday night in this city ennouncing the death of the mother of pr. Cremin, of this city, in New Britain. She had been sick only three days. The doctor was with her on Saturday.
 The young lady friends of the Windsor Club rendered them complimentary picnic recently at Savin Rock, where they provided an excellent sea food dinner, which was greatly enjoyed by all who participated.
 The sloop yacht Snowflake, Capt John A. Darling, from Port Jefferson, l.. l., arrived in the harbor Saturday evening with party of twelve young men, some of whom are na- val officers. They quartered at the Tontine Hotel and sailed east yesterday morning.
 Patrick Welch, of Cromwell, a harmless lunatic, who wandered away from his home some time ago, has been found in Trenton, New Jersey, where he was arrested on the supposition that he was Ernest Moses who escaped from the Middletown insane asylum in June last.
 Miss Josie Downes, daughter of MT. Ed ward Downes, and recently for some time organist at St. Mary's church, left for Hart ford Saturday afternoon to enter on mo- vitiate to become member of the sisterhood of mercy at Mt. St. Joseph's convent. The young lady received her education nt this convent. She is highly esteemed by wide circle of friends.
 Connecticut Rock Lodge, F. and A. M, have their annual picnic at Railroad Grove, Savin Rock, on Wednesday. They take five pieces of music along A party of 25O or 30O including familiews, is expected, as the lodge is prosperous and large in numbers. On the committee are Charles Volkmann, worshipful master John Schmidt A. E. Krause and Charles Basserman.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Railroad Notes-A Busy Time.

Yesterday was a very busy one on the Con- solidated road. There were eighty-fou heav- fly loaded cars of freight arrived in this city in the afternoon over the New York division via Harlem river. Among the lot were twen- ty-one cars of peaches. There were three cars for the fruit dealers in this city, one each for Messrs. Beers & Co.,, H. P. Smith and Coleman, the rest going to Hartford and Boston over the New York and New England road. Few have any idea of the amount of business that is done in the Consolidated freight yard on Water street. There were two hundred and forty-fve freight cars ar- rived yesterday from all directions between 1 o'clock a. m. and s:3O p, m. Superinten- dent Davidson of the Hartford division came down in the forenoon with the engine Atalan- ta, he holding the throttle with forty-three cars and returned again at an early hour in the afternoon with tWentv-nine cars
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Religious.

The railroad mems prayer meeting on the new depot platform last evening was led by MT. Morrell brakeman, and the Rev. MT. Toles, of the City Point mission chapel, made a short address, which was very inter esting and was listened to by a large audi ence. During the evening MT. c. H. Dan- forth read letter from an employe on the Lehigh Valley road questioning remembrance in the prayers of the brotherhood. The employees of the latter road have started in the good work, with their headquarters at Mauch Chunk.
 The Italians at work on the New Haven and Northampton railroad extension in Frank lin county, Mass, deposit no money in the local banks, but all wear belts, and carry their money with them. They are all num- bered and tagged, so that when they are paid of or receive rations it is on presentation of little tin check properly numbered lit tie water boy, who had to give up boot black ing in Boston because he could not read or write, acts as interpreter for large gang. They live very economically, and their bread is bought several hundred loaves at 8 time, by the contractor, while they do their own cooking. Many of them say that they only propose to stay in the country long enough to earn $1OO or so, when they will return to Italy.-New York Evening Post.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Heavenly RotIfes.

Four remarkable groups of spots are now visible on the sun. They include some fifty individual spots and are scattered over the disc in such way as to give it a very pecu- liar appearance. They can be studied to the best advantage with an eyepiece of low pow CT that shows the whole disc at once but 8 good spyglass will show the larger ones
 Jupiter and Saturn are now the most bril- liant objects in the midnight sky. Saturn's rings have opened so far that comparatively small telescopes will show them. When sui fciently magnifed the division in the rings can be plainly seen with a two or three inch telescope. Those who wish to see this plan ct in one of it's most beautiful phases should not neglect to study it now. It will reach it's greatest brightness for this year in October, and it's rings will continue to open for three or fNRr years yet but the planet, as whole, will not show to better advantage than now.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Fair Haven.

Mrs. Melinda Blackman died at the resi- dence of Mrs. Albert Crockett in Fair Haven East yesterday morning. The deceased was the widow of the late Edward Blackman. Her age was v.
 Mrs Harvey Barnes died Saturday at the residence of her son, Henry R. Barnes. She was v years of age. She had been failing since last winter, when she received paraly- tic shock. She was the widow of Harvey Barnes long a prominent man in Fair Haven, and was, it is believed, at the time of her death the oldest member of the First Congre- gational church. The funeral takes place to- morrow afternoon at from Mir. Barnes
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
The Second Grand Excursion by the Elm

Arrangements are now complete for a grand excursion under the management of J. R. Ruickoldt to Newport and Martha's Vine yard. The steamer Elm City, Fred J. Peck commander, will leave New Haven on Friday, August 27th, at Il p. m., arriving at New port early Saturday morning. During the stay at Newport ample opportunity will be offered for visiting Rocky Point, famous for it's unrivalIed clambakes and many other points of interest. The excursion leaves Newport at P. m., giving beautiful sail out on the broad Atlantic and through Vine yard Sound, passing Buzzard's Bay, the Eliz- abeth Island, the picturesque and wonderful ly colored Gay Head, pronounced by Web ster one of the greatest natural curiosities,
 and arriving at Oak Bluffs at p. m., in time to witness the grand illumination of that il= iputian city. Its houses are cottages, a thousand in number, some of them very costly and owned by noted men. It has con crete drives, with an ocean view, and fine
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
POLITICAL NOTICES.
Republican Headauarters.

The Republican headquarters for the Town of New Haven are 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 fayorng the election of Garfield and Arthur and who is entitled to have his placed the next Regis try list is requested to communicate such informa tion to at once, 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 of death, removal unlawful regis tration, requested to communicate such informa ton to me- giving the full and place of resi- dence of each person.
 All Republicans invited to earnestly assist in the securing the registration every Republican who is entitled to vote, and to also correct Registry list.
 and fair court shall achieve splendid victory for Garfield and Arthur, Bigelow and Bulkeley.
 JOHN S. FOWLER,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Brown, Bolton 6 Co.,,

The Great Leaders of Low Prices, those com modities which monopoly and high prices had long denied them. The scale of extreme 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, Doyies, Quilts, Counterpanes, Cam brics, Lawns, Linen Lawns, Gentlemen's Furnishings. Our Shirts laundried the finest ever made, and for 47 we offer our unrivaled, unequaled, unexcelled University Shirt.
 Hosiery, Gauge Underwear, Gloves, Rib- bons, Laces, 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., 1880-08-16
Freight Engineer Killed.

The regular freight train over the New York and New England road, which left Bos- ton at p. m. Friday, and is due in Hartford at 11:15 p. m., ran into an extra peach train of empty cars which had stopped for water at North Windham, and was on the time of the regular freight. The engineer of the regular train was killed. His name was Frank Way, resident of Hartford, where he leaves an invalid wife The engine of the regular train and several of the empty peach cars were wrecked and the Washington express was obliged to return to Putnam and come by way of Plainfeld, causing a delay of some five hours
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
In NTorocco's Waters-An Old Connecticut
 Skinner.

A correspondent of the New York Telegram tells the story of an interesting trip he made in the United States sloop of war Quinne- baug, from the port of Casablanea. Morocco, to all the ports in that State, in company with his friend, MT. J. Cobb, an old Connec- ticut skipper, and now United States Vice Consul at Casablanca. There are six vessels in the Mediterranean squadron of which the Quinnebaug is one. The Quinnebaug is a new ship, "a perfect beauty" and very fast
 At all the ports visited there was feasting for the visitors and astonishment among the na- tives at the sailors and their brilliant suits.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
The WntertOwn Races.

At the races at Watertown onu Friday, A. Blumenthals Isaac won the 2:50 class, his best time being 2:484. c. A. Stillson's Will liam won the second heat in 2:494. In the 2:35 class F. w. Reynolds Jenny Stewart won in straight heats her best time being 2:38. E. E. Parmelee's Telephone won the pacing race, his best time being 2:54. W. A. Cowles' Jim won the first heat in 2;53, but was distanced In the third heat.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
TenlDeranC0.

The Good Samaritans held temperance meetings at Belle Dock last evening and at No. 70 Hamilton street. Remarks were made by President c. D. Albee, William Place, Deacon Alling Captain Dickinson and MT. White. At both meetings thirty-three signed the
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Grand Army Eneampment.

At meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic last Saturday evening it was voted to invite all veteran soldiers and sailors to join with them in attendance on the encampment at Mantle on the 3oth and 31st. A meeting of all veterans, whether members of the G. A. R. or not, is called at Grand Army Hall on Wednesday evening next, to perfect arrangements for attendance upon the pro- posed encampment.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Rev. Dr. Shears Suburban Home School a few young boys, Sylvan avenue.
Dress Shirts at Smith & Stones.

Vital statistics It is shown by the reports of Health Boards and other authorized bodies that diseases of the Kidneys and Bladder are largely on the increase a sad fact due per haps to the foolish habit of drinking lager beer and other liquors, without knowing what they are made Of Is there remedy? De- cidediy yes. First-Stop drinking. Second Use HUNTS REMEDY-a potent and un- failing specific for kidney, bladder, liver and urinary complaints. HUNTS REMEDY the Great Kidney and Liver Medicine, is endorsed by eminent physicians.
 Sold by all druggists. Trial size, 75c.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
West Haven Shore.
Visiting Batta1iOns-BoytOn, the Swim
 mer-B1uefish. Visiting parties for the West Haven shore

Visiting Batta1iOns-BOyton, the Swim
 mer-BIuef1sh.
 Visiting parties for the West Haven shore this week are as follows:
 TaiIors' Union of New Haven, Monday.
 Daughters of Rebecca of Middletown, Tuesday.
 Connecticut Rock Lodge, F. & A. M, New Haven
 Party from St. Johns R. C. church, New Haven, Party from St. Mary's church Saturday.
 The shore was visited by a large party of the employees of the Mathushek piano shop, West Haven, on Saturday There were about 100 of the employees, and with their friends there were about 200 in all. The addition to the manufactory is completed and work was started in the new part last week.
 Illumination No. of the shore cottages, hotels, etc., is set down as 8 fixed fact, and parties are intent that it shall eclipse No. 1. A great number of visitors is expected at the shore Aug. 26, 27 and 28, the railroad company and the shore resort proprietors having contracted for those days with Paul Boyton, who crossed the English channel in his swimming apparatus andShas executed sundry and divers other notable feats in American and European waters. The agent of Boyton was at the shore Friday. The programme is not all arranged, but Boyton will give specimen efforts in his line, and on the third day it is contemplated to blow up the hulk of some old vessel with torpedo at safe distance off shore. No doubt many hundreds will want to go and see the whole business.
 Bluefshing at Kelsey's wharf is beginning to grow attractive, as the fish are getting large enough to be worth catching and some good strings have been caught. There was small forest of poles at the wharf Saturday afternoon, and some brisk biting for time.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16

Since the first faint whisper of their coming aWOke the sensibilities of the public generally, those who were to profit by theiI. presence in the way of making more economical purchases, as we'll as those who would be compelled to meet them on the field of competition.
 Gossip never found a gram der subject to feed upon. Mystery after mystery was solved and prophetic specu- latiOn On the issue was rife. What was to come Not that UWaG w zAGGU AA6AS COWAAC short of a perfect revolution has taken place for the gem eral benefit of the people for the good of all. No sOOn- CT were the leases of their stores perfected than the rents of every prominent business structure OH Chap- ell street went up. Labor i'm the dry goods trade was king. Ht boldly demanded its IOng-eaE'ned reward and received it. Salaries were advanced, and the house. keeper, the mechanic. a1.fi- san OI. otherwise could pslr.- chase from
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Tenth Ward Republicans.

The Tenth ward Garfield and Arthur Campaign Club is requested to meet at Wiers Hall, on Elm street Monday evening, August 16th at 730 sharp. full attendance is requested. Every Republican in the Tenth ward is requested to be present and sign the roll. Business of importance A. WILSON HOLMES, J. P. STUDLEY,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
GroceriesP Provfsions. Etc

A choice and well selected assortment ot groceries and provisions can always be found at the store of Charles Basserman 97 Web ster street Prices down to the lowest notch and goods promptly delivered.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Ninth Ward RepubIicnns,

The Republican voters of the Ninth Ward are tn- vited to meet at Days Hall, York and Broad way Monday evening, at 730, sharp, to join the Gar field and Arthur Campaign Club in reception to be given to our next Governor Of Connecticut, H. B. Bigelow By order of president ofcampaign club.
 HENRY E. MARSH, Pres.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-16
Walking Sticks at Smith & Stones.
Our Boston Correspondent

Our Boston COrresPondenC
 Announces that one of the most valuable remedial agents ever introduced that city is the famous Wyomoke. or Nerve Food, producing, as 1t has, many of the most remarkable cures % record 1n nervous diseases heart afiictions; broken down const1tu- tions, etc., etc. Sold by all druggists at S9G SIoO and $500. aulo M,1&W