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Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

The annual reunion of the Sixteenth regi ment will be held at Bristol, September r.
 Two red adders were killed one day last week on the farm of Levi Newell, southing ton.
 Rev. Dr. Adams led the gospel meeting al English Hall last night, and John L. Frank lin will lead it this evening.
 The Sedgwick Guard, of Bridgeport, voted Tuesday evening to give their next moonlight excursion to Savin Rock, August IS.
 MT. Morris J. Black, of Bridgeport is one of the watchers with Dr. Tanner, the faster, and says the test is honest and above suspi- cion.
 The largest Odd Fellow lodge in the State, numerically, is the Pacific, of Meriden, 425 members, the next largest Quinnipiac, of this city, 424
 A young man employed in the new brass mill Seymour, had one foot severely injured Monday afternoon A pot of hot metal was spilled on it.
 MT. William P. Walsh, former resident of New London, has been chosen a member of the Central committee of the Greenback party in Boston.
 General Railton, with his Salvation Army" will probably hold his first meeting on the State House steps one week from this evening, at 6:3O o'clock.
 Flowers for the hospital will be received at the rooms of the Young Mems Christian As sociation from to 1 to-day, also papers for distribution at the jail.
 MT. Edwin Strong, of Hartford, and his nephew, John Hammer, of Burnside, rescued 1O-year-old son of MT. Morgan, of Brook lyn, N. Y, from drowning at Watch Hill last week
 Daniel Donovan, aged g years, lately in the employ of the Fair Haven and Westville horse railroad, died Tuesday night, and will be buried from St. Francis church this morn ing
 William Ryan, of North Bridgeport, who was accidentally shot about year ago, has recovered entirely with the exception of slightly impaired sight and mental faculties. He is carrying the bullet in his brain.
 Two young men who were driving out of Gesswein's place on Kimberly avenue last evening with one of H. H. Thompson'a teams were upset, and the carriage was con- siderably damaged, one of the wheels being smashed"
 Walter Clapp, resident of Norwich, fo1 nearly 32 years Q conductor on the N1twict and Worcester road and one of the most prominent railroad men in Eastern Connecti- cut, died Tuesday (July 27). He was na. tive of Hartford and was "A years old.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Long-Distance TeIephoning.

Last evening an interesting illustration of what can be done with the telephone was given at the main office of the telephone company in this city. Conversation was had with persons in the Hartford telephone of fee, and the voices of the speakers could be easily distinguished at that distance-thirty- six miles-by those who knew them. The Springfield ofice-sixty-two miles from this city-was then ''caIled," and no more diff culty was experienced in conversing than there is between one place and another in this city. Then connection was made with Hol- yoke-ten miles from Springfield those in the New Haven office talked with those in the Holyoke ofice-seventy-tw two miles away
 In Colorado, where the telephone is much used and skillfully managed, it is already very valuable for long-distance communication. The trunk line is seventy-eight miles long, aud the branch lines ten, twenty and thirty miles long, or even longer, and conversation between the most distant points is common The possibilities of the telephone for long distance work are an interesting subject of prediction. It is now prophesied by some who are well acquainted with what has been done, that shall yet be able to talk across the Atlantic. It is also reported that Edison has already talked through three thousand miles of wire. The age of miracles is not past
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
The Narragansett.
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 Inwardness of the Disaster.
 The hearing of testimony regarding the Narragansett disaster was resumed in New London yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
 0. B. Cottrell, of Westerly, on the Narra- gansett was the first witness called. After the collision the hall was full of the most ex- cited people, whom an officer was assuring there was no danger When it became evil dent the boat was on fire he and his son got into boat with number of other passen- gers. Ehis was the boat that capsized. He succeeded in getting back on the steamer, where he got on a raft. When he got on the raft some fifteen were left on the hurri- cane deck They were landed on the City of New York. United States sailor took charge of the raft He had but one oar, which he used to keep the raft's head on to the sea. He thought there were four hun dred passengers on the Narragansett that night.
 Dwight Braman, of Boston, testified that he looked into the pilot house before going to bed that night. and was surprised to see two young men at the wheel, and thought they were pretty young to handle such vessel After the collision he came out of his state room on to the deck, where he called to the Stonington to come alongside, but she seemed to act strangely, and gradually drifted away. He and his friend took life preservers from their staterooms and went out into the saloon where the passengers were in great state of excitement. He remained there about three minutes and then noticed a man dressed in citizens clothing around among the passen- gers, whom he believed to be Johnson, the detective, and telling them the boat was all right. He told them there was no necessity of putting on life preservers Smelling smoke, he went forward on the starboard side and there saw the hole in the side made by the collision. ItEas from eight to ten minutes after the collision that the smoke was first perceptib1e and the boat sank with in 15 or 20 minutes after the collision.
 The deposition of the captain of the United States buoy setter Cactus has been taken. It has no bearing upon the causes of the collision. It says, among other things, that the three bodies put aboard his steamer on the morn ing of June 12 bled at the nose, mouth, eyes and ears, showing, it is thought, they had been hurt if not killed. The investigation will probably be concluded on Thursday at- l ternoon. The inspectors decision will not | be made public for several weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
ARrakeman Killed.

James Finlon, brakeman on the special train which leaves Waterbury at 1O:20 a. m. and returns at 9:25 p.m., had his head caught between the platforms of two passenger cars yesterday forenoon while in the act of coup ling the air brake hose. The pressure on each side of his head was so great that it caused his eyes to protrude from their sock cts. He was removed to D. J. Mahoney's place in Brooklyn, where he boarded, and Dr. North was called That he was fatally injured was apparent and he died shortly be- fore noon. He had been in the employ of the Naugatuck road for about year. He was unmarried and about twenty eight years of age
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Paddltng Their own canoes,

The Rev. c. A. Greasy and Hon. E. D. Rand, of Lisbon, N. H., arrived in this city yesterday in canoes, having padded down the Connecticut from Lisbon, from which place they started on the 12th inst. They have camped out every night but two since they started, have prepared their own provi- sions and arrived here in excellent condition, though well browned from their exposure. MT. Greasy is pastor of the Methodist church at Lisbon, and is in the habit of spending his vacations in canoe excursions. The two ca- noes used on this excursion, the Little Joe" and ''Kate,n were made by him. Mr. Rand IS lawyer, a gentleman about sixty years old. He makes the excursion for the benefit of his health, which he finds already much improyed.-Hartford Courant.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
A Souvenir of shemeid,

A correspondent of the Portland (Me) ) Ad- vertiser relates as follows his experience in looking for proper souvenir of Sheffield, England, famous for it's cutlery < Every other shop in the place seemed to be a cutler's shop-and into one of the best Of these ven- tured, requesting to look at scissors It is 8 hobby of the English shop-keeper to show his cheapest goods first, no matter who his customer may be. Enter shop in pursuit of something really good, for which you are willing to pay, and it generally takes three or four strong efforts to obtain it-he will per sist in showing all the cheapest grades first. Tray after tray of common cheap scissors was displayed on the counter. ''Have you noth- ing better than these ?'' asked, at last 1T am buying these scissors for Shefield's sake, and I want good pair.'' Out came another case, still in no way fine goods. I had al- ready looked at five or six grades ''If these are your best" said, q will look further on." ''Oh," said the shopman, five have one more kind-very good ones indeed, the best in the shop, but they are quite expensive" :" and he unlocked a drawer and took out tray of really good scissors. I took up pair to examine them, and read stamped on the blade, Newark, New Jerseyl" As I could not reconcile myself to take pair of New Jersey scissors as souvenir of Sheffield, I was obliged to leave the disgusted shopman to lock up his precious scissors again, proba- ply more than ever grounded in his belief that the high price of his goods was my req son for not purchasing.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
The Court Record.

City Court-Civil side-Judge Pardee.
 In this court yesterday afternoon, the case of George Griswold vs. the Middletown Cut lery Company was tried. It is an action to recover $25 for tools manufactured. The defense claim the work was improperly done. Arvine and Dow for plaintiff; Judge Robin son for defendant.
 City yCourt-Criminal Side-Judge Pardee.
 Edward J. Daly, breach of the peace, ,nolled ; Charles Simon, same, same disposition; Henry J. Paul. obstructing sidewalk, discharged ;; Lester Culver, Jason A. Warner and John H. Tyler, breach of the peace, all discharged |; Frank Brooks, horse stealing from Frank H. Harris, bound over to October term of the Superior Court under $500 bonds Frank Moore, theft, nolled; same, burglary, bound over to the October term of the Superior Court under $500 bonds.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
RegimentaI Reunion.

The 18th c. V. survivors have their annual gathering this year at Orange, August 25. From all accounts it will be big affair Members have been notified to bring their families, and an extra train has been secured on the Derby road to leave after the affair in time to connect with outgoing trains here The programme at Orange includes meeting at o'clock at the Congregational church, with addresses, songs and a splendid time generally. It looks as if the whole town was a committee on rations.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
City Court Notes.

In the City Court yesterday morning Frank Brooks was arraigned for the theft of horse valued at $500, the property of Frank H. Harris, of this city. The theft took place on or about June 11th. The theft of the horse and tracing of the animal to Woonsocket, R. l., has already been published. The evidence introduced was mainly to show that the &C., cused took the horse to the boat in this city and wanted her billed through to Utica. No testimony for the defense was introduced and Brooks was bound over in $500 bonds
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Commercial Travellers, Reunion.

The Connecticut Commercial Travellers re- union tomorrow at the Forbes House, Nor ris Cove, promises to exceed in interest any previous gathering of the association. A large number will attend. The association meets at nine o'clock on Friday morning at the depot and headed by the American band will march to the Elliott House, where stages and carriages will be in waiting to carry them to Morris Cove, where the day will be spent. Dinner has been ordered for three hundred, and will be served at two o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29

Rev. F. Stanley Root, formerly of New Ha- ven, enters into matrimonial bonds to-day, taking to wife Miss Bowditch, eldest daughter of E. B. Bowditch, Esq, of this city. They go to Gloucester, Mass, to remain until about September 1st. MT. Root is popular young preacher and pastor, much liked by his peo- pie of the Congregational church, Seymour, and the townspeople generally. His society voted to ordain him in October. Rev. E. C. Oakley, of Yale seminary, will supply Mir. Roots pulpit during his absence, except the two last Sundays in August.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Summer Notes.

Mayor Bigelow leaves with his family fol Saratoga tomorrow to remain two weeks al the great summer resort, at the Grand Union. Ex-Mayor Sumner, of Hartford, is in Lon- don.
 Among the many guests at the Wallace House, Cheshire, from abroad are MT. Chat field and family, of New York city; Miss Rob inson and Miss Bates, of New York, besides others too numerous to mention. Mir Hoff, MT. Wallace's chief of staff, was formerly a prominent official of Poughkeepsie and an ''ex-mayor." The guests, among whom are quite a number from this city, have & hop Saturday evening, Thomas, of this city, be- ing engaged
 Rev Dr. Hawes, of the North church, was at the New Haven House yesterday, en route from Litchfeld for Augusta, Me, where he is to preach two Sabbaths
 A. A. Kellogg and wife and Mrs William Beach started this week for the Adirondacks and intend to spend the month of August at Piseeo Lake
 Rev. MT. Babcock, rector of the Church of the Ascension, is expecting to sail from Eu- rope for home on the Fist of August
 Among the visitors at the New Haven House yesterday were the following among whom are some of the noted lock manufac- turers of the country, who were attending g meeting of the Lock Manufacturers Associa- tion held at the hotel: Charles H. Beebe Norwich Charles Peck, New Britain Wm c. Peters, Phila.; J. c. Paine, New York; G. B. Germond, New York; Theo. E. Smith, New Britain Ed P. Eastwich, New York Mr. and Mrs. Justus Cox, jr., Phila.; Miss t. C. Cornelius, Stamford, Ct.; C., M. Avery, Phila; Geo. P. Gross, Boston; E. E. Quinn by, New York, the noted patent lawyer John c. Bradley, Phila-; A. c. Bartlett, Chicago ; F. D. Williams, Providence W. H. Love grove and wife, New York; James R. Taylor, Brooklyn Wm- D. Mumer, Phila.; W. A. Lee, New York; c. B. Drake, New York H. F. TaIlant, Boston.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Personal.

The Rev. Phillips Brooks, of Boston, preached in the private chapel of Windsor Castle before Queen Victoria during morning service of July 11th
 The Rev J. O. Barrows and family arrived in Hartford Monday from Constantinople, Turkey, after an absence from this country of about eleven years. MT. Barrows, who has been missionary, has brother in Hart ford
 MT. ". B. Cosgrove paid visit to this city, his former residence, yesterday. MT. Cos grove is now living in Newark N. J., where
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Ci1v Hall nJvision

The committee on redistribution of City Hall rooms will hold thsir final meeting in the Mayors office this evening, when a report will be prepared to present to the Board of Aldermen on next Monday evening. They will no doubt recommend that the New Ha- ven Historical Society be requested to vacate their present rooms so that they may be occu- pied by the road department
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Apples.

We have in our office branch of an apple tree laden with eighteen large bow apples, ta- ken from tree on the premises of Mrs T. B. Hotchkiss, East Haven. If this is a sample of the fruit to be raised this year, we shall certainly have plenty of Annles this fnll
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Garhe1d and Arthur.

REPUBLICAN, PRIMARIEs-DELEGATEs CHOSEN.
 Republican primaries were held in the Sec ond- and Fourth wards last evening for the choice of delegates to the Town convention to be held August 3, resulting as followsS
 Second ward-Delegates- F. Arm strong, G. L. Diekerman, Rufus S. Pickett, F. T. Yale.
 Fourth ward-John Mccarthy chairman; Geo. l.. Ives, secretary Delegates John Mccarthy, Alexander Foote, George L. Ives
 Ward Committee-GeorgeB Baldwin, chair man; George L. Ives, John Mccarthy, David Sharpe, Charles B. Foote, Alexander Foote J. B. Foote
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Amateur Journalists.

The seventh convention of the Amateur Press Association of this State was held yes terday at Loomis Temple of Music with about 25 members present, representing the 15 or 20 amateur papers of the State. They were wide-awake and enterprising and had spirited meeting. After business they adjourned to Savin Rock and had a dinner The amateur papers of the State, which are usually about the size of sheet of note paper and generally published monthly, are as follows: The Leader, New Haven; the Era, Victor and Charter Oak, of Hartford Comet, of West Hartford; Waverly, of West Avon; Adver- tiser, of Plainville; Mystic Knight, of Dap bury; Komic Kontainer, of Durham; Monthly Record, of Waterbury; Eastern A lateur, of Stamford Diamond and Every Month, of Meriden, and Reporter, of Woodbury. The association also publish a quarterly paper called The Connecticut Amateur, which is the official organ of the association.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29

he is'superintendent of the extensive works of c. E Cunningham & Co.,, who are manu- lecturers of cloth-covered burial caskets.
 MI. Delevan, editor of the Housatonic Ray, is in very poor health, and has gone to a health institute.
 MT. Charles H. Keeshin arrived in this city yesterday after campaign of twenty-six weeks with one of the four D'Oyly Carte Pirates of Penzance'' companies. He re- ports profit for the Pirates of $2O,00o in that trip, and that combination of the best talent in the four companies will appear here in New Haven in September.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
THE WEATHER RECORD.
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 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 WAsHINGToN, D. C., July 29-1 A.. M. For the Middle Atlantic States. increasing eloudi northsrly veerng easterly winds stationary or lower temperature and barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
VOL. XLVHI.:
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday Morning, July 29, 1880.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. Cellulotd Collars-At Loeb's. Closed To -Day-Malleyls. Descriptive Registers -Downes' Literary Emporium. Dr. Metcalf-MondAy, August 2. Fresh Fruit-Berkele X Curtiss. Hammocks-R. B. Bradley Co. Malt Bitters-At Druggists. Meeting Committee on Streets. Masons Improved Fruit Jar-C. H. Clarke O. Patent Excelsior Trunks-Burgess Burgess. Probate Notice-Estate of James Fairman & Son. Political Notice-Orange Republicans. Rubber StoreB-F. c. Futile. Sozodont-At Druggists. Teeth-G. H. Gidney Wanted Waitress-L B. Bartholomew. Wanted-Woman-23 Asylum Street. WAnted-Saddle Horse-S'J. B. B." Wah See Scarfs-At Loeb's. Warmers Safe Kidney Cure-At Druggists'.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
Rrnhate CnrIrf Nnfas.

In the Probate Court yesterday, Charles K. Bush and Charles s. Leete were appointed commissioners on the insolvent estate of James Fairman & Son.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
E1- T4-A T.a

The annual excursion of the Arctic Club occurs to-day. The club go to Fort Lee on the Hudson by the steamer Elm City and will leave Belle Dock at o'clock sharp.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
The Presidents Branford Friends.

David Towner, of Branford, recently sent to President Hayes an iron bracket that was once the support of the baptisma1 font in the old meeting house, and forged by Ezekiel Hayes, the blacksmith and great grandfather of the President. In return he received a letter from the President in which he acknowledged the receipt of the gift, and expressed his heartfelt thanks. En- closed in the letter were large sized photo graphs of himself and wife,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29
oard adjourned for one week.
Police Notes.

Francis McBrien, who is charged with steal ing two gold rings from Patrick Willis, of No. 67 East street, was arrested last evening by Officer Connolly. McBrien acknowledged that he stole the rings and told where he had pawned them on Grand street. The rings were found and restored to the owner, and McBrien will have to answer for the theft be- fore the City Court this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29

A nourishing agent for the weak, enacia- ted and dropsical-Ma Bitters.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29

Malley's will be closed to-day in conse- quence of employees excursion to Glen Is- land
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29

Rev. Dr. Shears Suburban Home School for 9 few young boys, 1 Sylvan avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29

Regulating Table ware of every kind spe- cialty. Knives, Forks, Spoons, Castors, etc, done in the best manner at reasonable prices c. Cowles & Co.'s, 49 Orange st. jy26 Ct
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29

Ce1luloid collars, cuffs and bosoms at Loeb's, 281 Chapel. tn, sat, tu
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-29

Wah See scarf reduced to 15c. at Loeb's. Bathing suits at Smith $ Stones.
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UATION BRETzFELDER's Great Semi Annual CLEARING OUT
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Fearful Sacrifice 1!

All our Summer Goods must be sold without regard to cost.
 The following will give the read CT an idea Ofthe low prices atwhich Bretzfelder is clearing out his stock.
 Figured MusIins and Lawns, On- ly 6 cents.
 Elegant Lace Buntings, only Sc. Wash POplins, only 6c.
 Debeiges, only 9c.
 Linen Listers, only 75c.
 Figured Muslin and LawnsSuits, elegantly trimmed with Valenci- ennes Lace, $1.79, worth $3.5O. Ladies' Cambric Wrappers, only 69 cents.
 Serge Sun Umbrellas reduced to 65, 75c and $1. White Swiss Muslins, 9c.
 Dotted and Figured Muslins, ,25c. White Victoria Lawns, 124c. White Pique, 7c.
 Visit the Great Semi-Annual Clearing Out Sale at s. BRETzFELDER'S,
 3l2 Chapel Street.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-01-28


A LOVERS TELEPHONE" The Lovers
Telegraph is the name of little contriv-
ance, now being sold on the streets of New
York, by which sounds are transmitted along
cord attached TO two cylinders, and suppos-
ed to be very effective in mitigating aggrayat
ed cases Of " stern parent" a YOUNG. lady
on Post street was in the habit Of Gliding the
lynx eye of her father by dropping one of
these invitations from the third story win
dow every night, and holding sweet converse
with her adored but financially ineligible
sweetheart, who stood on the pavement be-
low The other night the s" Governor ="
happened 10 notice a mysterious cord that
passed his window, and an Investigation dis
covered the little arrangement. He deity
attached another string bali way. aud, APP
plying it to his ear, enjoyed an affectonate
interview then in progress. 'is' f# ar
{" Would it be safe for me to call to-mor-
row ?" finally inquired the lower end Of the
apparatus.
Yes, Charlie" vibrated an Eolian whis-
per from above. ss
I" When do you think the old beast win be
out P"
g In about two seconds, with club y was
the startling response, and the way the old
gentlemen jumped for the hall door would
have been very effective if it bad been half as
speedy as the gait at which the young man
outside left for the adjoining ward. Il