Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-31


 peared from view, and the record of the third annual of the Connecticut Commercial Trav- elers' Association had become a one of the past.
 Democratic Gatherings.
 The Hancock LegiOn-SOme Want Om- cers Now, While Others Prefer to Wait -WiRxaIn Dedication fn the Third Ward.
 The Hancock Veteran Legion held meet
 ing in Whittlesey's Hall last evening, which
 displayed about the same amount of unanim- ity that would be expected of a dozen '"Thom-
 as cats'' in the back yard of a nervous man.
 The meeting was called to order on time by
 the president. After the reading of the min utes request was made for all who so de- sired to come forward and sign the roll. While the enrolment was going on Charles w. Coe marched down the center aisle and
 handed the presiding officer 8 card. Presi- dent Bissen rapped for order and informed
 the gathering that he had just been handed a card by gentleman who had recently joined their ranks, but who had hitherto been @
 prominent Republican. The card here the name of another prominent Republican who wished to become member of the Hancock Legion. The man, said the president is Giles G. Thompson, of the Second Connecti- cut Another card was handed up and the
 name of Dennis Maloney, of the One Hun dred and Twenty-seventh New York, was announced. While the secretary was reading the names of the new members the band from the Third ward arrived and drowned
 his voice so effectually that the names of other prominent CD Republicans could not be heard by the JOURNAL AND COURIER rep resentative, who sat in the rear of the room, quaking with fear lest he should receive the "grand bounce" E. M Graves moved that the Legion accept the invitation of the Third Ward West End Club to attend the dedication of their wigwam and that the veterans attend in body. The band outside waiting and it would be no more than an act of courtesy to accept. His motion was seconded with applause, which seemed to act like an electric current of gal vanic battery upon 8 member of the club named Gleason, who jumped to his feet say ing, f'Mr. Chairman, I move proceed to elect field officers tonight" This brought Mr. Graves to his feet who deprecated any such motion. The gentleman thought that it was too early yet for such step; their ranks were not yet full, besides sufficient notice should be given through the papers to all the members. The thing to do now was to ac- cept the Third ward invitation and attend their meeting. MT. Gleason was on his feet before MT. Graves had an opportunity to catch his breath. There was applause, but 1t was not for Gleason but for Graves. The l former gentleman did not want the veterans 1 to go out in public unless properly offered and uniformed. Their first appearance should be creditable one, and before going out they 1 should be in better order than at present Graves replied in vigorous speech, sustain | ing his motion and objeeting to the election of officers. He was loudly applauded and question was shouted from all points of the room. With the exception of a very loud | ''no'' from Gleason, the meeting voted to ac- cept the Third ward invitation. After short discussion as to when officers should be elect ed the meeting adjourned.
 The unterriied Democracy had @ great | time last night, the occasion being the dedica- l tion of the Third Ward West End Hancock 1 and English Clubs wigwam. accompanied by a flag raising. The boys had made
 active preparations for big time and a committee nearly mile long have been busily at work the past week raising funds to meet their enormous expen- | ses. It has been no joke for the present of 1 fee holders or the expectant ones, for they have been compelled to c me down with the | necessary ducats. The American band was secured and escorted the Hancock Veteran Legion to the scene of ac- tion. The wigwam is situated on l the corner of Redfeld street and Congress 1 avenue, and although completed was not open | for public inspection. Two platforms had been erected, one for the speakers, the other for the band, just to the right of the wigwam, while in front was the pole on which to run | out their banner. The march out Church street and up Congress avenue was a dreary l one. The only illumination seen on the line was a solitary tallow candle placed on the end 1 of beer keg set out by Jimmie Ward, who considered himself the only enthusiastic man on the line of march. When the wigwam was reached few Roman candles were dis charged and some red fire and other lights consumed. Stretching across the street was
 row of Chinese lanterns brilliantly lighted The select few were marched up step lad der on to the platform, when John Golden shouted attention and introduced James I. Hayes the presiding officer Mir. Hayes made one of his characteristic speeches, thanking everybody for the honor conferred. There were probably five hundred present to hear the speeches and attend to business
 The remaining few were bent on having all the fun they could, and from the noise they
 made it looked as if they had admirably suo- ceeded.
 Edward M. Graves was the first speaker He told his listeners that New Haven would
 give their candidate 5000 majority
 He paid his respects to the Re publican party in most uncompi-
 mentary manner, and if, which is doubt ful, there were any Republicans pres
 ent who heard him, they should remem-
 Der that 'the devil is not so black as he is painted" His speech took, if applause was an indication. Thrill ling Democratic speeches, predicting over whelming victories for the Democracy, and ignominious defeat for the Republicans not forgetting to throw copious amount of mud
 upon, not only the party but the candidates,
 were made by T. J. Fox, Alexander Troup
 ex-Mayor Lewis, ex-Judge Levi N. Blyden- burgh and others, after which the band played and the meeting adjourned