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Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Reminiscences of George Beckw1th

A writer, ''W.," in the Waterbury Ameri
 can thus discourses of the late George Beck
 with, giving interesting "reminiscences. The
 writer was member of small debat ing club
 which met once or twice week in a small
 room in Streets building, corner of State and
 Chapel streets, New Haven, over forty years
 ago. The Hon. H. B. Harrison, then con-
 nected with Lovelrs celebrated Lancasterian
 school, Hon. Charles Durand, then in the
 dry goods business on Chapel street Hon.
 Chas- Ives, the late Mir. John Mansfield of
 the Connecticut Savings Bank, M H. Cheese
 brough NJ D., now of New York, Hon. A.
 c. shephard, now of Missouri, Geo. Beck
 with and c. McGafney, pow of Georgia, were among the members whom the writer now recalls. Beckwith was at that time an assist ant in a stove warehouse opposite the Regis ter office. His forte was then, as at the time of his death, mathematics. He made up a class for evening tuition from the members of the debating club. The writer was mem- Der of his class, also McGaffney, then clerk in Thompson s store on Chapel street. Mac was a young wag Beckwith stated his problems uniformly in technical terms andseldom used a word of less than four syllables One even ing after exercises on the blackboard, Beck with called for volunteer problems from the class. McGaffney stated his in the words following: "Given-the perpendicularity of an elongated parabola subtended indef- initely required-the length of straight line running parallel to it's base 5 Beckwith opened his mouth, picked up his hat and strode out of the room and down stairs. The class resolved itself into elementary principles with a roar of laughter. The writer met him on the street next day and asked him why he left so pre- cipitately He folded his arms, threw his 1 head back several degrees, raised his eyes l towards heaven and spoke as follows: s'The | supreme absurdity of the proposition gener-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Campaign Notes.

Garfield and Arthur Club No 8 meets at
 Masonic Hall, Webster street, next Tuesday evening" when members will be enrolled. large attendance and an interesting meeting are looked for.
 Derby Democrats elected delegates to the various conventions Wednesday evening as l follows: State-Royal M. Bassett, Henry WhippIe, c. A. Hawley, John Cowell Con- gressional-John J. Leonard, P. McEnery, John Lindsley, Charles G. Blair County Charles Chafee H. s. Whipple J. S. Whit
 ing Owen Carmody. Hon. Charles Durand presided.
 A Branford Hancock club has been formed offcered as follows President, John Hincks |; vice presidents, William A. Wright, W. H. Zink and Thomas P. Carney; recording sec- retary, H. J. Van Sands; corresponding sec- retary, H. B. Fowler; treasurer, G. H. Lindsey; executive committee, D. H.
 Beardsley, Charles E. Van Sands, H. H. Mil l Ter. William G. Forbes, John Flaherty. The 1 club voted to attend the Hancock and Eng fish banner raising on Ivy street, Saturday
 evening at 7:3O.
 J. D. Plunkett and Alexander Troup spoke l at ''rousing" meeting at Middletown
 Wednesday evening and w w Stowe held East Haven Democrats enraptured (?) with eloquence as he presented 8 roseate picture of the Democratic platform and Hancock's war record, and tore passion to tatters in denouncing Republican rule
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
The State Hospital.

In the State hospital, July 21, there were Marine patients, ?; State patients, 21 town patients, 43 self-paying at SIP per week, 2; self-paying at SC per week, 6; self-paying at $+ per week, 3 /; in free beds, 3 charity pa tients, 3 total, 83.
 Marine patients during the week, ?; town patients, 37 self-paying at $12 per week, ; at &C., total, 13.
 Discharged: Town patients, > self-pay- ing at SC, f; total, 9.
 The hospital will gladly receive contribu- tions of old linen and muslin for bandages, the number of surgical cases having in creased, and contributions may be sent to the hospital, or if desired, will be sent for
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Cnmmiftee nn Lnmnn

The Lamp Committee held a meeting in the ante room of the Aldermen's chamber yesterday afternoon. It was voted to adver- tise for painting the naphtha lamps in differ ent parts of the city. The clerk was also in- structed to notify the New Haven Gas Com pany that tie gas lamp posts needed painting, this work being included in the city's con- tract with them. It is thought that the bids will include both naphtha andgas lamps, and that the expense will be divided pro rata be- tween the company and the city. This has been the plan heretofore
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Spetial 9otites.
 THE (Qp prtccdtntrl > CLEARING OUT
  Brown, BOlton@CO' s Gives conclusive proof that Truth is stranger than Fic- ton. Never before were such Unparalleled Bargains Offered by any House fin this State as the
 
GREAT

Leaders of Low Prices Are making of tIleiI. entire ly new. and fresh stock which during the present season made their establish ment the only POPULAR re- sort fOE. Ladies to do their shopping. Now that the season is about to close they have determined to offer such inducements and low prices that the summer of 1880 and the opening of their Magnificent Stores, which has caused such a REVOLUTION fin the Dry Goods trade of New Haven. shall be the most worthy event to be recorded in the future business history of the trade of the City of Films.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
A Beauty.

A trout was shown in this city yesterday which, were it not for it's beauty, might easily have been mistaken for small shark. It measured nineteen inches in length and tipped the scales at two and three-quarter pounds when dressed. Easthampton pond was where it had summered for undoubtedly several years, and was where it was finally caught, H. O. Edwards of Northampton hay ing the good fortune to be at the other end of the rod
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Summer Notes,

The Rev. Dr. Deshon and family, of Mer iden, have taken cottage at Short Beach and Eli Butler, Eli Ives and J. P. Stow, ot Meriden, are in the Adirondacks.
 The American Register Paris, July 10th reports the Rev. H. E. Cotton and Mrs. Cot ton and Mrs. F. B. Ryce of Hartford, and H w. Farran and J. J. Kimban of New Haven in Paris; W. Franklin and wife of New Ha- ven in London.
 Dr. W. H. Carmalt is at the Ocean House, Nawnort
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Military,

In 1945 thirty-fiye years ago the present week. the old 'FLighters,' or Hartford Light Guard, made their famous excursion to Al bany, Troy and New York city, under com mand of the late ex-Governor Thomas H. Seymour.
 The parade of the Governors Foot Guard, of Hartford. on Monday next marks the close of the first year of Major Fishers command, and serves as a complimentary recognition of the commanding officer by the Foot Guard The preparation that have been made indicate that the parade will be very attractive. Colts full band will furnish music, and all living ex- members, and especially past majors of the command, have been invited to be present. The Governor is also expected to attend, to- gether with the Mayor of the city and the officers of the Tibbetts corps. The new staff appears for the first time and the full dress red uniforms, which have been careful ly restored and made as good as new, will be worn. The restoration includes new velvet fronts and new lace on the coats New bear skin hats and new leggins are also provided. The Foot Guard has received very cordial invitation to join in the centennial celebra- tion of the capture of Major Andre, at Tarry- town, and 1t has been proposed to make this part of the annual excursion although the matter is not yet formally settled
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
The Trotttnc Meeting at Norwich.

The summer meeting of the Norwich Trot- ting Park opened Wednesday. There were twenty-four entries in the 2:5O class and nine starters. The first money was won by Aileen, entered by B. A. Dennis, of Worcester sec ond money by Hersey, entered by c. E. Mosher, of Lawrence, and the third by Baby Girl, owned by E. F. Bass, of Woonsocket, R. I. In the 2:3O class the first money was won by c. E. Mosher's Onawa, second by H. G. Smiths Annie Lou, and third by J. D. Willis Tommy Norwood.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
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 mann 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., 1880-07-23


 Gathering SkuIlcaP-The Business in WethersfieId-Shipm to New York.
 Medical authorities do not agree to the medicinal value of the plant called skull cap. One class claim that it possesses marked medicinal properties, while still an- other class maintain that it is worthless However this may be, great deal of it is certainly used for medicine, and in some cases with good effect A great deal of skullcap is gathered in this vicinity, especially in weth- erstield
 In that town the gathering of skullcap has been more or less carried on for 20 years, and now some make quite business of it. When dried and cut into small pieces it brings from ten to fifteen cents per pound, and at the top figures men sometimes make dozen dollars 2 day each. Mir. George Smith, of Wethersfeld, buys all that is gathered in that town. He shipped to New York last week about 1,0OO pounds, and has considerable on hand now. Last year he handled nearly > GOO pounds. One party has about one ton drying which has just been gathered. It is now beginning to get little scarce, but more than day wages can still be made in gather ing it. "Yarbs" are good to have-in the house Hartford Times
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Police Notes.

Bridget De Yarmond was arrested last even- ing on charge of drunkenness, with an ad- ditional charge against her for stealing spool of cotton from Phelps dining rooms on Or ange street.
 Thomas Healy was arrested last evening. He is charged with stealing a watch from Frank Oberly one week ago. The claim is that Oberly was asleep in a saloon when Healy took the watch. He afterward pawned the watch to a saloon-keeper for sixty five cents worth of drinks at a Union street sa- loon. The case will come up before the City Court this morning.
 Frank Brooks, charged with stealing the horse of E. M Hicks & Co. of Meriden had a hearing in the Meriden police court yester- day morning. Probable cause was found and he was bound4over to the Superior Court for trial, his bonds being fixed at $1, 900. He is the same fellow who stole Frank Harris horse in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
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 pleasure to show the magnificent assortments in our various departments, whether wishing to pur- chase or not
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Hartford Catholic Institute.


 The excursion of the Hartford Catholic In stitute, which went by way of this city to Coney Island on Wednesday, was an exceed ingly pleasant and enjoyable affair. The mem- bers and friends of the society, to the num- Der of about seven hundred, left Hartford by special train at 6 o'clock, and at Meriden made short stop, taking on about 9 or 30 additional excursionists. The train reached Belle Dock about 7:45, where the staunch and commodious steamer Granite State was in waiting. Already some hundred or more young people from this city had boarded the steamer, and were eagerly awaiting the arri- val of the excursionists from the capital Af- ter delay of about half an hour, which was secured through the kindness of Mr Wise, chairman of the general committee of ar engagements, in order that several belated couples might have time to reach the dock, the Granite State cast off and was quickly steaming down the harbor and out on the broad bosom of the Sound. The sail down the Sound and through East River was de- ightful, the hot rays of the sun being tenn pered by most agreeable and refreshing breeze and Adkins and Severhs' orchestra furnishing music for the merry dancers be- low. The boat reached Peck Slip about ? o'clock, where stop was made and few excursionists landed to see the sights in the metropolis, after which the vessel was steered for Locust Grove. The excursionists here landed and took the cars for Coney Island, where stay of four hours was given them to enjoy the countless attractions of this favor ite summer resort. Returning, the excur- sionists left the island at 7:15, and after stop ping at Peck Slip to take on those who had remained in New York, the steamer was pointed for New Haven On the return trip an instrumental concert wA given by the orchestra, MT. Hicks playing a cornet solo in an excellent manner. A quartette, composed of Messrs. McNab O'Brien, Cunningham and Donahoe, furnished some excellent vocal selections, and lovers of music experienced much pleasure in listen ing to their harmonious and well-blended voices. The return trip was especially en- joyable as the boat leisurely proceeded under the rays of the brightly shining moon, each ing its moorings at Belle Dock about 3:15- a. m Here the cars were again taken for home, and as the New Haven friends parted with those from Hartford the universal verdict was that the excursion was one of the most enjoyable of the season. Messrs. Wise, O'Brien and their fellow-mem bers of the committee deserve much credit for the perfect success of the excursion and the former will be remembered with grati- 1 Jude by the belated ones in whose interest 1 he caused the brief delay at the start.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23

ated instantaneous embryonic cachlnat1ons, and lest should prostitute the dignity of an instructor of juveniles by indecorous merr1- ment deemed it exceedingly sapient to make precipltate retreat with such becoming alertness as my locomotive powers might war rant" The members of the debating society usually put their hats under She wooden benches used as seats. On one occasion Beckwith lost his hat from having changed his seat during the debate. The writer said to him "Beckwith, what have you lost ?'' 1.-The diurnal and hebdomadal external cover ing that obscurates the cerebrum and cerebel- lum of mans capute, vulgarly called hat, '' said B.
 The writer has no design of presenting more than one phase of MT. B's eccentricity. We will remember how he looked, talked and acted forty years ago. Then he was proba- ply about thirty years of age, yet the same conspicuous human puzzle that the New Haven papers represent him the day of his death. He was man of undoubted talent especially mathematical talent. With many of the characteristics of Domino Sampson in Scott's 'Guy Mannering,'' he yet possessed vastly more practical acuteness. Lean, lank, angular, lost in meditation, yet str1dlng on ward, regardless of all whom he met, straight on to his business, is our recollection of Geo. Beckwith forty years ago. He was the one curiosity at that time on Chapel street out side the museum in the fourth story of Forbes Exchange Place. ''One devoted to mathematics treats the gods slightly" was said centuries ago, evidently ln derls1on Of a talent which seems to absorb every other function of the mind when made predomi- nant pursuit. Mir B. reasoned well on other subjects Clear in his perceptions of the re- lation of things, firm in his convictions, tena- cious in his advocacy, gentle and generous in his intercourse with his fellows his memory will be cherished by hundreds outside his own beautiful city
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
THE WEATHER RECORD

Indications.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, WARRINGTON, D. O., July 23-1 A M. For New England, cloudy and rainy followed by clearing weather variable possibly shifting to south orly winds, generally higher temperature, stationary or lower barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
A NIemento of Regard.

party of ladies and gentlemen represent ing the excursionsts who recently made the surprise at the parlors of the Collegiate and Commercial Institute Wednesday evening Fraught with most pleasant recollections of the trip, the complete success of which was owing to the Major, the Eleanora's excur- sionists bethought to obtaip some token which should serve to remind him of their appreciation of his courtesy, and hit upon a field glass-a Lemaine powerful and beautiful, the spokesman being MT. F. W. Pardee. The Major, who has been on too many dress parades heretore to be dismayed, recovered arms and made very fitting re- sponse, after which came a discussion of a bountiful supply of refreshments.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23

There were several picnics at Savin Rock yesterday The Seymour Congregational Sabbath school came down with flying colors on the Derby railroad, occupying three cars. On the same train were the hands of the Douglass corset factory. Horse cars in wait ing at the Derby depot took the Seymour friends, numbering in all about POO, to the | tained under the pavilions.
 To-day quite a large number of New Haven people go to Parlor Rock on the Housatonic railroad, on the picnic of the Church of the Messiah, weather permitting. If it rains the party will go tomorrow. They start at s o'clock, and at Bridgeport take special up the Housatonic. The excursion is open to all. Tickets at Lambs, on Chapel street, and at the train.
 The union picnic of the George street M E. den M. E. church to the Congamond Lakes, short time since, netted profit of something like $125. About 1925 of the sum goes to the Hamden church, the remainder is divided equally between the other two churches This is @ good showing, especially for day which had rain indications in the morning. and deterring no doubt many more from going. There were over 600 on the excur- sion. The George street people give some of the credit to Mir. Manson, son of Captain Manson, who is in Benedict's coal office, for efficient attendance to part of the details
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
West Haven Notan.

MT. William Church, residing on George street, went fishing Kelsey's wharf We'd pesday and caught thirty bluefish of a fair size and also tried his luck along shore for crabs and caught nice mess of the soft shells.
 Captain George H. Somers of the steamer Pastime, is home from Florida on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Mary somers, living near Waverly Grove.
 MT. George Stowe carriage builder, of this city, is boarding with his wife at Mir. Alibee's on Grove street.
 Mir. s. E. Booth is doing the census work that was commenced by the late AIpheus Merwin, of Orange.
 The Carnival and New Attractions.
 The Howe brass band has now been en- gagged for the carnival next Monday night on the base ball grounds, in addition to the fla nous American band, of Providence, and both will appear in grand concert at the carnival on the specially erected stand. Man ager Smith has arranged with Superintendent Reed for grand excursion from Bridgeport with tickets at fifty cents for the round trip. New attractions wilPcontinue to be added un- til the carnival is given-if the attractions in bAlS COunGry uOlu OuC ourely rainy weather cannot continue much longer, or excursion ists and 'picnickers'' will be in despair Manager Smith attended the Arion society's midsummer festival at Coney Island last night to see if there were any features there to add to his carnival.
 The Connecticut Commercial Travellers.
 The commercial travellers are making ex- tensive arrangements for their reunion at Morris Cove, July 3Oth. Morris Cove is sit uated on the east shore of New Haven bay, about one mile this side of the lighthouse, and is good place to enjoy the cool breezes of the Sound. Landlord Buell. has arranged for a tent capable of seating 400, and large number are expected to be present, among them the Governor and other distinguished citizens. Gentlemen from Hartford will take the 8 a. m. train. At 9:3O line will be formed at the depot. of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad at New Haven, and headed by band of music the party will march up State street to Chapel down Chapel to the Elliott House, where they will take stages for the Cove. Every commer- cial traveller and invited guest is requested to be at the depot before 9:30, "armed and equipped" with ten-cent cane.-Hartford Courant.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
North Brnnford.

The Republicans in the society of North Branford are requested to meet at the house of Martin C. Bishop on Monday evening" August 2d, at 7s o'clock to appoint delegates to the State convention
 The Republicans in the society of Northford will meet in the basement of the Congregational church at the time for the purpose.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
Obituary.

Mrs. Nancy Hart, widow of the late Ed ward l.. Hart, died last evening at Farming ton, aged e. The deceased was a native of Middlebury, Vt, and daughter of the late Wm. G. Hooker, who was treasurer of the New Haven Savings Bank in the early part of the history of that institution. The deceased lady leaves a large circle of friends in this city. The funeral will be at Pennington to- day at D. mr The remains will be brought to this city on Saturday morning at 9:15 ; burial at the old cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23

Consumptives gain in flesh, strength and spirits under daily use of Malt Bitters.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
PerROllRl.

J. T. McManus is acting superintendent of all the divisions of the New York and New England road.
 P. T. Barnum expects to spend $28, 1000 in retaining large tract of land west of Sea- side Park, formerly overfowed by the tide.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-23
ENSf Haven.

The Republicans of the town of East Haven are re- quesed to meet at the Town Hall Wednesday even ing July 28th at 7:0 o'clock to appoint delegates to the several conventions. Per order Town Com.