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Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
State & SwS.

The Rev. F. k. Snow is to be ordained st the Con- gregational church in Oxford Wednesday.
 Flatsh being caught in large numbers in 6trat- ford harbor they are unusually large this season.
 Burrit MArsh, of Ltchheld, has bought 100 of land from Lucy M. Churchill, oi Thomaston, for $3, 500.
 The Hartford Catholic Institute celebrated its sixth anniversary Monday evening by appropriate literary exercises.
 The Fourth regiment hss bsen ordered to parade at Dsnbury May 27th, the occasion of the dedication of the soldiers monument.
 There will be meeting of tho members Of the Con. necout State Agricultural Society at the United States Hotel Hartford Tuesday, the 27th inst, at Il o'clock to arrange for holding a State fair.
 default has been entered in the bzeach of promiae suit of Gertrude H Of Old Saybrook. 26 years old, against Samuel Harrison, of North Br anfoId aged 60 The court is now to hear claim for 0G00 damages Branford lobstsrmsn say the oAtch thus far hss been much lighter thaA in any previous ys in April and s conceded that lobEtsrg thail protection by law, growing more from year f.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
DQuhIe Sufferers.
~1AoAS S AAAs Is kha khnnaanIr khak TIA.

If the thousands that now have their rest aud comfort destroyed by complication Of liver and kidney complaints would give nature's remedy, Kidney Wort, & trial they would be speedily cured. It acts on both organs at the same time and therefore co npletely fills the
 bill for perfect remedy. If you have lame
 back and diaordsred kidneys use 1t at once
 Don't neglect them. a21 3teod1w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
Health in a Bottle.

One bottle of Dr. Grosvenors Liver-Aid
 will produce beneficial results in cases where
 the remedies of the Pharmacopoeia and Nos
 trums, dependent for a brief success upon
 puffery alone, utterly fail. As its name i'm
 plies, this medicine acts directly upon the liver bat It's action is by no means confined to that organ, the digestive apparatus and the bowels are put in good working trim, the manifold symptoms of dyspepsia vanish, the blood Is purified, and piles, which are the in variable result of costiveness, ars wholly erad- icated by this standard family medicine Sold by 0. R. Converse, 165 Grand street. a19S ,W&w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
WaIlimERNHhn
w FIRE AppAAArUs-Two ALARMS OF FIR

FIRE APPAHArUs-Two ALARMS OF FIRE.
 At the adjourned borough meeting on Monday night the committee authorized to purchase hook and ladder truck, with the usual apparau1 at cost not to exc9ed $500.
 Just at the close of the borough meeting alarm fire was sounded. It proved that an iscendiary had thrust roll of paper, saturated with kerosene and lighted, into opening in George Whittesey's barn, but befoEe the fire had to anything else John Loveland, who passing, discovered it, and reaching his hat through the hole sxsinguished the flames. A second alarm was sounded just after o'clock n, caused by the burning of the old Philo Parker house on the North Plains. The building was partially unroofed at the time of the tornado and had never been repaired. Although the building was an old landmark the residents in the city and the owner himself glad to have the building destroyed on account of its being resort by boys who did much annoy passsrs by and residents ia the vicinity.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
GnITRnPh.

Right Rev. Bishop Williams visited Christ church lsst Sabbath, April 1s confirmed ten and preached at the morning and afternoon servicss.
 The members of the First Congregational church and congregation held q sociab!e at MT. Benjamin PArkhurst's house {he Minor Bradley place) Mon- day evening last, April 19.
 large quantity of railroad ties have been oArted to Jonss bridge wharf, whence they to be shipped to the LoGg Island railroad.
 We understand thers s a prospect of nomstbing new by way of business at Jones' Bridge that if
 mated, will give location something of the appear of business 1t had in years gone by, and will af goods than is presented by "neW wharf,"
 A lecture spon wonan's rights by Andrew Benton April 23, next Friday evening,in Music Hall, the benefit o.Hhe U. W. P. I. Admission ten cents.
 Judge Landon has net sufficiently recovered from his recent injury to be able to walk very much.
 April 20.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
HEothersg NIothers!! RTotfaers!!!

NAUIheEs! MULMsFB MOtHefs IT
 Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest by sick ohiid suffering and crying with the excrucisting pain of cutting teeth !! If 30, go at once and get bottle of Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately-d up on it there is no mistake about it. There is not a mother on earth who has ever used it who will not tell you at once that it will reg ulate the bowels, and give rest to the mother, and relief and health to the child, operating like magic. It is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best fe- male physicians and nurses in the United States. Sold everywhere. 25 cents bottle.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
namages Agatnst a Toun.

In the Superior Court, civil side, Judge Hitchcock presiding the of Albert Burr against the town of Plymouth was on trial all day Monday. The case was brought to s5S eco for injuries received en March 13 1879, from defect on highway caused by drifted snow Late Monday afternoon the jury agreed upon verdict of s20OO for plaintiff; but Judge Hitchcock not satisfied with the verdict and dismissed the jurors to meet this morning at o'clock
 The jury returned at 1oao o'clock this morning and said that they could not agree upon any other amount
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
State Correspondence.
BFRnfOFd.

Rev. Dr. Omstead to-day ofnciated at the funeral services the remains of Eliza Pond, of Indian Neck. She has besn known for many years as "Aunt Eliza Pond," and of the few surviving relics of primitive Branford
 The visit of the Bishop to Trinity church, Sunday evening, filled church with attentive listeners to his eloquent sermon.
 The chapel the Point ls slowly approaching com plson and 1t is expected thst it will be ready for con- secraticn early in the summer.
 Town Neck, which lies between ShorG Beach and Double Beach, ia made accesaib1e by road the meadow to the Short Beach road It will furnish many pleasant sitss for summer residences.
 April 20,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21

They again sent out, and after half-hours de liberation awarded s1,s25 to the plaintiff. Messrs Newell ard Hubbard appeared for the plaintiff, and Mesars. Tenn and Elisha Johnson for the defendaut Hartford Post
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
Oitx Court Notea.

In the City Court yesterday morning Patrick Mcoue was tried fo drunkenness and breaking windows in Bernard Nurtaah's house on Hill street. The fine was $5 and costs for cash oHsnss.
 George Reynolds, who has the reputation of getting drunk and beating his wife, and who has been ire quently prosecuted, sgkin before court this time charged With drunkenness. Judgment was sus- pended it being understood that temperance men are trying to reform him.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
Malaria DesaroYed,

G. A. J. Gadbois, of Rockville, Canada certiiss that he was prostratsd by malaria and completely cured by the use of Warmers Safe Pills and Safe Bitters. He adds ''l shall never travel in that climate without you1 Safe Pills and Bitsers as part of my outfit.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21

WEsT's VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS quickly ! relieve and cure Biliousness, Sick Headache,
 Liver Complaint, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Con
 stipation, General Debility, and all diseases of ! etabIe, Sugar Coated. 30 Pills in each bo2 Price 25 cts. sept6 e4thd1y
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21

Disgusting P1mpIeS on ladys face, or severe Pains in the back Wounds of the flesh or neuralgia of the nerves Strained Chords or a scalded hand 8 Sprained ankle or Gashed foot crippled man or lame horse can always be relieved and cured by the wonderful Centaur Liniments. o9 1d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21

Pure blood, good digestion, sweet, refresh ing sleep clear, blooming complexion, long life, health, happiness and contentment, is the sure result of using Vests Vegetable Liver Pills. sept6 e4thdly
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
Court of Common Pleas-Judge Harr1

This court cana in ysGterday morning at 10 o'clock when the of Platt ct vs. Wheeler h Wilson Sewing Machine Company was eommsnsed. It is an of trover and to for the taking and conversion of sewing nachire which the plain ti1s claim they had paid for in full. Brownson and Phelps for rplaiHtif John ". Aning for defendant. Alta bar meeting in the aftsrRoon the following as- signments wars made:
 JURY CASES.
 Wednesday, April 21.-MuTphy Smith. Thursday, Apr'l 22.-Robbins vs. Stone Patterssn vs. Hazard.
 Tuesday, April 27.-Hull vs. Hull, trustee; Bristol vs. Seward Hull ys. Jaoob.
 Wednesday, April 29.-GslVin vs. Brady Gragan Strickland vs. Osborn same saGns; Welch, Holmes & Clark Brown, ex.
 Thursday, April 29.-Piorpont vs. Wilson. Friday April 30.-Albany Brewing Company Vs.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
Fair Haven Matters.

Last Monday evening very pleasant soeia- ble was held at the residence of Honry s. Lancraft, Prospect street, Fair Haven East, given by his daughter, Miss Etta A., in honor of Miss Nettie Seymour, of Naugatuck, who has been her guest for some days. The invi- tations ware extended to the ''R. T. D. Club, , including themselves and friends. The even ing was spent in dancing and singing Miss Nettie Seymour entertained the company with some very pretty solo singing in clear and sweet voice. About Il o'clock bountiful collation. was served, after which dancing was resumed and continued until about 12:3O, when the party departed, leaving many kind wishes for the kind hostess and her guest from Naugatuck.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
Superior COurt-CriminaI Side-Chie
 Justice Park.

This court came in yesterday morning at 10 o'clock when the jury was charged in the of State vs Dennis Ward who was tried last week charge of mansaughter in causing the death of Michael Berri gan by reckleSs driving ;n Custom House Squsre In 1878. The jury returned verdict of guilty with recommendation to mercy. At the request of MT. Bhedo1, counsel for the accused Ward not sen- tenced he desiring that Judge RobnsoR his associate should be present. Unless there should be motion for arrest Of judgment, Ward will probably be tenced this nornirg.
 The next case taken up that Of State George R. Miller, of Meriden, who ia ohAlgsd with firing his drug store, in that city, March 22d, with intent defraud the insurance eompaniss of GOO on his stock State Attorney Doolite and George A. Fay of Meriden prosecuted, and for the defense SD pear ed Judge Munson of Seymour, Colonel Torrance of Derby and ". F. Davis of Meridsn. ThSre 8 large numb.r of witnesses present behalf of the State The accused tried before the Nesiden Po-
 ca Court April 3d, and bound fo. trial in $1, GOO bonds. The evidencs for the State con- monced and only fairly under way when the court adjourned.
 Court adiournad untiI morning al o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
The Court Record.

Superior Court Civil Side Judge
 HoVcys This cours came in yesterday morning at 10 o'clock There being business ready adjournment was taken unti! p. At that hour bar meeting was held, when the following assignment of court cases WAS made:
 Wednesday, April 2l-Hill vs. Harrison. Thursday, April 22-Cole Crafts Wheeler vs Crafts.
 Friday, April 2s-TrsAt Smith; Jones spen. 
 Thursday, April 29-Osborne va. Mix; Judd vs Moves.
 Friday, April 30-Sta:e shslton. Court adjourned until this morning at 10 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
Board of SeIectnen.

Petitions for Abatement of Taxes-PrO- posed Improvements 1n the gentIla- 1fOHa of City Hasl-BidS Opened and Contract tAXVarded-Other Matters.
 The regular weekly meeting Of the Board of Selectmen was held last evening. Pros ent, Sslectman Andrew. (prssiding) Reynolds, Feldman, Cooper, Crawford and Hart.
 The Board voted to abats tho tax of Apson Hatch on the list of 1878, 1t appearing that he had been illegally taxed.
 Town Agent Reynolds, on behalf of the committee appointed to examine into ths de- fectiye ventilation of the room of the Regis trar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, reported that with the aid of City Surveyor Fowlsr he had made a thorough examination, and they were of the opinion that the drainage and ventilation of the entire building was dcfec- tive They were also of the opinion that the drain pipes were in many cases defective, and they thought they should be thoroughly over hauled, the Dick flooring In ths basement hs taken up, the decayiDR vegetable matter which had accumulated by the former set back from the sewer be removed and fresh, clean earth be placed in It's stead, and tha brick rslaid. Other improvements were suggested and the Board voted 10 continue the committ5e with power 10 act.
 In the matter Of tax of George B. Rowe and tho petition for It's abatement, action was deferred.
 In the matter of the petition of William W. Mitchell and l.. B. Clark for abatement of taxes, tho committee recommended that no action be taken.
 Contracts for building an iron fence between the old and nsw almshousss were oponsd as follows:
 Robert Wilson $5.25 per running foot
 S. 0. Johnson $ Co.,, $4 per running foot.
 Augustus A. Ball B 90 per runsing foot.
 The contract was awarded to A. A. Ball.
 The following bills were approved: Outside poor $301.5O construction account $16O.O7, medicines: $154.7O, almshouse $15, roads and bridges $36 25, transportation outside poor $3, attorneys fees $2o.45, general account $41.7 water cart $31.80.
 The following transfers of licenses were recommended August Sawyer, 186 Grand street. to M. J. Martin, jr.; Maria McGovsrn from 216 Hamilton to 46 Walnut street.
 A conservator was asked over the person and property of Sias Mix, an insane person, and it was recommended that ons be appointed Adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
ELM CGTY SHIRT COMPANY,

l MANUFACTURERS UF
 ELM CITY IMPROVED YOKE SHHAtks 5
 % Court Street. New Haven, Cfs
 WETE beg leave to inform our friends and the pub
 w lie that we enter upon the New Year with full stock of goods purchased before the late rse ana are prepared to self our Shirts the lowest prices Our Wholesale Department will be conducted as usual. Our Custom Department will receive special attentian-none but the most sktful mechan- ies employed. The most approved makes of Cot @ tons superior Linens, carefully selected Tor our fine trade will be used. Fine Foreign Fancy ShirGIngs-We have placed an order for the most English Fancy shrtings of superior fabrics, embr- ing some hundred different patterns of the most our Shirts represented in the above cut The patent bosom and neck-band make it by far the most des1ra- be as to fit and service. Goods warranted to give satisfaction every particular. We invite inspection of the fabric and style of cutting, at our office TO Court street. corner of state, New Haven We have on hand few dozen Shirts made of wam- suta and other good styles Cotton, which we offer to close at 50 and 75 cents.
 ELM CETY SHIRT co. GRO MARVIN. Secretary,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21

Rich in fat-produoing material beyond all other foods and medicines are Malt Bitters.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
sOLD BY DRuGGEsT&.

F WAS BALD FOR YEARS.-Fun direc- tions for using the simple remedy, discovered &C., cdentay plentiful everywhere costing little noth- ing. sent for doIlsr currency stamps. cool ing, grateful, glossy dressing.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
ID THE PUBLIC.

Thirty years ago embarked in the Grocery Busi- nsss and have continued in it since, with the e1oep- tion of short period, when sickness compelled me to rest For 14 years have carried on the business at present stand, 46 Church sreet. I have eudeavored to purchase and keep the first quality of Groceries in my ne and have sold low possible, and strictly adhered to giving just weight and measure. Have studied during all these years that have been in bus mess 10 gain good reputation for fair and honest dealing, and fatter myself that my efforts havo been appreciated extent. Shall continue to keep at tho old corner fine line of Groceries, Teas Coffee, Sugar Butter Flour, Fruits, Be-, and will endeavor to offer superior inducements to old and patrons to visit my store.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
LOCAL NEWS.
The Huntington Murder.

rror oiber Local News see seoona ell
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
Lydia. E. Pinkham's VBGB'TABLE1 COMPOUND,
 The positive Cure for all EDNFAE TRNT9T AEMFrg
FEMALE COMPLAINTS.

ENEMALE weaknesses, common to our best fe the uneasy restless sensation of the patient. The stomach and nervous system all sympathetically disordared in most diseases of the uterus There is tions Of the back, severe burning and sharp pain that is almost uncomfortable soreness through the through the upper portion of the thighs; nausea in the stomach is of frequent occurrence pain and gd- diness in the head, sense of confusion weakness and constant running from one or both eyes, some times follow sympathetic symptom of diseased uterus and weakness of the muscles there Is a constant bearing down pain, pulling from the bowels that renders very painful to walk or star for any length of time.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-21
List of Unclaimed Letters

Remaining in the New Haven postofice, New Have county, State of Connecticut, advertised Wednesda April 2l, 1sao:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-30
Personal.

Mr., and Mrs j, IT, Potts have gone TO
Wooton's Wells, near Bromond, to spend u
week or ten days,
A. OpponhoimcE m old Dallasitc, who
has been Tor some time IN Now Orleans, has
returned 10 make Dallas mis- future home
Mrs. I've Tollycr, accompanied by her
daughter Miss Annie folliyur, left last even
Ing on n visit 10 the home of her husband,
Lebanon, Tennessee.
Mr. Alfred Davis and wife loft on last even
Ing train for New York, from which point
they will sail within the next few days for
Europe, where they will spend somo six
months In travelling
Mr. s. S. Dubendoril, OF Terrell, was In the
city Yesterday and proceeded homoward Inst
evening, accompanied hv sister, Miss Amy
Dubondorll, who has been attending school
nj the convent, but who has for some time
been in i'll health.
Mr. Q. Conrad, the senior member of the
house of q. Conrad Il Coz tho famous Bud.
city yesterday Mr.. Conrad Is making bus
iness tour Of Texas and departed last night
for Houston.
j, ii (Fobe) Daniels, who for two years
has been member of Peaks rangers, aud
who is son of Mr. John II. Daniels, one of
the oldest and most respected citizens of this
county, has resigned, and has returned to
private life.
Miss Julia Stafford, charming young lady
of Nashville, Tennessee, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs, Richard Morgan, of this
city, accompanied by Mrs. Stafford her moth
er, left last evening for home, leaving behind
u host of admirers, who regret very much her
absence.
Captain June Peak who has been in COM
mand of our ranger company for some eight
cen months past, has resigned his position,
and on last Saturday he left tor Dallas,
Texas, his future home. The State loses
nm efficient and brave officer and Dallas
gains an excellent citizen. The best wishes
of the people Of Tom Green county attend
him. Captain Peak is succeeded by Captain
Long, an experienced frontersman and able
officer -Concho Times.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-30

d, $, jackson, colorod, has just returned
from tho States of Alabama and Georgia,
whcro he went as II representative of the
TcYm Immigration Society, to solicit his
brethren TO immigratc to this State, and TO
induce them to subscribe 10 the shares 10
the movement The land they propose To-.
eating Is somewhere in the Panhandle
country. He organized in several counties
auxiliary associations, and from 10000 to
10000 colorcd people, he thinks, will come
10 this State within the next year He
found hem eager to leave these two States,
but they were of the opinion that Texas was
II wild, rough place where neither lie or
property were safe, though he succeeded in
1spelling TO great extent such false ideas.
Ho says that the Kansas fever is fast dying
out.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-30
LiIDCrnI Lecture .

The first of series Of three lectures, by
Colonel j, W. Eldridge of Tennessee, Il
noted leader in the Liberal League organ2a.
ton, was delivered at Craddocks Opera.
house last night. A good auGien g, in point
of numbers and appreciation, favored the
speaker with their presence in fact, nearly
every seat was occupied several ladies being
in attendance Cononel Eldridge is man OF
easy, fluent address, about forty to forty-ilvC
years of age, unembarrassed in manner or
speech, and is in every sense an entertaining
lecturer. The announcement on his bills ID
to the effect that discussion is invited. lie
position is adverse to the doctrines of ortho-
dox Christianity, and from his point Of view
last night the subject was ably handled. These
lectures are free, and the second will be de-
livered at the same place tonight.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-30

The following love letter was picked up
on the street yesterday by HERALD re-
porter. The young man has a very bad
case of love, and tits somebody's misfortune
that the loving epistle was not kept more
private. 1t reads like this:
sHERhAN, lexas April 26th, 1850,
Miss ALLACE JoNEs- 1t Is once more in
the exstance of life that have the honor of
wrteing to you again. Well, my dear Allace
am still well and dong very well at pres
ant, and am in hopes that when these few
lines comes to your hands that they will find
you well and inioying good heath Dear
Alace, received your most kind and we'll
devoted letter on the "a of this month apr
and was very glad to hear from you. Well,
my Dear, will be In your City this Spring
some time. don't no asackely what day but
l will let you no few days before l leave
Sherman, so that YOU may no when | am
coming. Well, Allace, l am not going to
say mu h, but | will SAY this, may the time
swiiely roal around and may settle Down,
and then may god help the Train carry me
to city of Dallas that | NAV marry you,
WE'LL my Dear. would say more if l had
time, good buy yours Respectfully
JAMES. 5. JOHNSON.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-30
The Calico Hop.

The Calico hop given by number of
young ladies last night at Turner's hall, was
one ofthe most pleasant social events of the
season. 1t was sort of Leap Year affair,
and as the ladies took the lead, good
time was the inevitable result. They
played the gallant to perfection, and no
doubt caused the bashful young men to
feel heartily ashamed.of themselves, for their
lovely escorts were very particular to see
that they did not want Tor attention, and con-
seQuentlv there was not u wall flower in the
hall. Professor Bauers. splendid orchestra
furnished music, to which nimbls feet kept
time. The young ladies were attired in neat
calicoes and looked lovely in their simple,
though becoming dress.
Tho dance was kept up until nearly 2
o'clock, when they took their leave of the
scene of the evenings festivities. The fol.
lowing ladies composed the committees:
Committee of Arrangements.--Mrs. j.
Lsngenbach, Miss Lizzie Coughnard, Mrs.
Arons.
Invitation Committee. Flora VIII
liams, Miss Mary Kelley, Miss Amanda Me-
Donnel.