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Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Campaign spIinters.

The Republican campaign glee club promi- ses to be one of the best, and numbers in it's ranks the famous B quartette and other we'll known singers The Democratic glee club is also practising.
 People were gazing with interest at sam ples of campaign uniforms exhibited in the windows of Burgess $ Burgess last evening. They were of several styles and colors, and both Democratic and Republican were ex- hibited.
 The Ingersol Phalanx had drill last even ing They give a serenade to ex-Governor Ingerson when fully organized.
 gun made of black walnut, the barrel of tin, so arranged as to be used as torch, will figure probably in the coming processions.
 ''The Torch of Liberty" the Greenback campaign weekly, is being printed at Staf- ford's, and the first number comes out or Friday.
 Senator Eaton speaks to the Litchfield Democrats tomorrow evening.
 The Windham county Republicans have g mass meeting at Roseland Park, Woodstock, the 3oth General Bulkeley and Gus Brande- gee will attend.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Board of Road Commissioners.

 Bi1Is Approved-A Sewer Contract Award-
 ed-Appofntment Of a Bridge Tender.
 A regular meeting of the Board of Road Commissioners was held last evening. Pres ent, Commissioners Chatfield tpresiding), Feldman, Pond, Anderson and Coleman.
 Bills for the month of August amounting to $s, 4O1 20 were approved.
 Bids were opened for a sewer in State street from East to Mill River street as follows !: Matthew Kehoe, $1, ,O65 William E. Davis, $954. 5O The contract was awarded to Mir Davis.
 The petition for crosswalk diagonally across Georpe street at Day street was laid on the table until a future meeting
 Anthony filling and others appeared before the Board and asked that the curbing and grading of Hedge street be deferred until next spring, as they were not prepared to do the work just at present. The matter was re- ferred to City Surveyor Fowler toinquire and report at the next meeting. The resignation of J.-D. Chapman as ten der of the Chapel street drawbrloge was reau l and accepted. The following petitions for position as bridoe tender were read Obed M. Ellis, Lambert J. Bristol, William Bradbury Ed ward w. Linton, Thomas |. ColeInan anu | twelve others
 I Commissioner Coleman advocated the ap- | pointment of Thomas P. Coleman, who he said was Union soldier during the war, was eleven months in the Andersonville prison was honorably discharged from the service and if appointed would make a faithful ofh- 1 cer. l The Board went into executive session, and | on ballot for bridge tender three members of the Board voted for JohnL. King and he | was declared elected. A resolution declaring him appointed for one year at $6O per month l was passed.
 \ A motion that he shall be required to Gve bonds in the sum of two thousand dollars was I lost.
 | Commissioner Coleman stated that there was place in the public slip at the foot o1 1 Second street that needed filling. He was au- ! thorized to have shells dumped where the sllT needed filing
 | The Board adjourned for two weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
The Orion Society,

The Orion Society, of this city, who won the first prize at Coney Island recently, held a rehearsal in their hall, No. 15 Insurance building, last evening. Nine new members were received at the business meeting. The singing which followed was heartily enjoyed by the invited guests present. The society starts under most suspicious circumstances, having in it's membership some of the best German talent in the city. They also have some of the best American singers connected with them, and propose to make an organiza- ton that will meet the approval of all good citizens, American as well as German. The first concert by the club will be given at the Atheneum on Monday evening October II.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02

Brief Mention The Howe band gives an open-air concert at Fairfield this evening,
 The Republicans of the First Congression- al district will nominate next Tuesday
 There will be an illumination of the cot taoes and hotels on the east shore on Friday evening
 The fine residence of George A. Wells, in Bridgeport, was sold yesterday to Mrs. Grace J. C. Morris, for $22, ,OOO.
 Miss E. s. Bernard, late of Wooster school, assumed charge of the Charter Oak avenue school at Hartford, yesterday, principal. The damage to rolling stock and freight by the collision on the Housatonic railroad near Parlor Rock Monday is estimated at $l0,O0O. The twenty-seventh annual fair of the New London County Agricultural Society IS to be held on the 28th, 29th and 30th of Septem- ber.
 The jury in the case of James Welch, of Bridgeport, decided that his death was acci- dental. The deceased leaves wife and two children.
 Garfield and Arthur Club No. holds public meeting at the Grays' old armory this evening Good speaking and good singing by the glee club.
 The regular meeting of the Farmers Club will be held at room 10, Sheffield Hall, on Friday, September 3, at o'clock p. m. Sub feet, Rotation of Crops"
 Rev. William Adams, DID,, LL.D., the noted Presbyterian divine who died at Orange, N J., Tuesday, was graduate of Yale. class of 1927. He was native of Col chester.
 The Farrel foundry, Ansonia, are shipping large numbers of their improved stone crush ers This week they send several of these machines to Mexico, and the orders for them come in faster than they can be filled. Flowers are desired at the Young Mems Chris tian Association rooms this morning for the hospital also entertaining reading matter, such as the illustrated papers and magazines ssYouth's Companion" etc, etc., for use at the county jail
 The college walks about Durfee and Far nam buildings are being put in fine order, and in about sixteen days more college re- onens and the sound of the freshman will be heard in the land The Peabody Museum was reopened yesterday, after having beer closed for month.
 Monitor Hose Company No. 3, of Water bury have engaged the American band oi this city, twenty pieces, to play for them al the fall parade of the Waterbury fire depart ment. The American band has made won derful improvement during the summer, and their reputation for furnishing fine music or parade and in the concert hall is on the in. crease.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
govton at Congamond Lakes.

Prof Boyton's first exhibition at the Cong amord Lakes took place yesterday afternoon Quite party went from New Haven on both the 7:10 and 10:38 a. m. Canal trains. Fix cursion tickets were sold, and will be again to-day for fine second and closing exhibition. The excursion fare from this city is $1. Pass engers were picked up at all the stations along the road. The day was delightful, all that could be wished, and the trip is one of the pleasantest kind, especially perhaps at this season of the year. About one car load got on at PlainyiIle. On the grounds were also many people from Massachusetts towns who had come on special train from Hol- yoke and Westfeld, and there were many more from the vicinity and neighboring towns who had come in carriages. The ex- cursionists arrived at about half past twelve and had a couple of hours in which to roam about. visit the two fine paviions Greeted by the railroad company in the summer of '79), ride in the excursion boats and enjoy them selves generally. About three o'clock Prof.
 Boyton was taken up the lake on one of the little steamers about half mile, and he then took to the water like duck and padded all the way back in full view of the assembled people, the steamer accompanying. He made quick time, and arriving back to the imme- diate vicinity of the throngs he gave his pro gramme, the people looking on in wonde
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
pnlioa Commissioners.

The regular monthly meeting of the Police Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon. Present, Commissioners Gilbert (presiding), Gallagher and Hooker.
 Bills were approved for August as follows l; For poIicemen's pay, $6,57O5S; Thomas Bohan, $27.25; Barker & Ransom, $44.60 {; Chief of Police, for sundries, $18.5O.
 A communication from Charles c. Miller, 135 Grand street, with reference to a memo randum book that was taken from him some years ago when he was arrested, was read, but no action was taken.
 Dr. H. A. Oaks appeared to explain his bill of twenty-five dollars for attendance upon Officer Bisseu, who was hurt while on duty. The bill, at the last meeting of the Commis- eioners, had action indefinitely postponed moon it. After discussion the bill was re- ferred to the next meeting, when it was ex- pected full Board would be present. Ad- 1ourued.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Another Specially

Will be 397 dozen ALL LINEN HUCK TOWELS, size 2Ox42 inches slightly damaged in border, but for all other practical purposes good as perfect goods. These goods offered at retail for less than s7c but having purchased the entire consignment will offer them on MONDAY, August 30, at the low price of 25c EACH, or TWO FOR 4sc.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Personal.

Personal
 Gen. Joseph R. Hawley spoke at Rockville, Mass, Tuesday evening.
 Selah Clark, one of the oldest residents of Prospect, aged s5 years, died August 2s. The Windham county Republicans have mass meeting at Roseland park, Woodstock, the 3Oth. Gen. Bulkeley and Gus Brandegee will attend
 Augustus C. Shelton, one of the most worthy and helpful citizens of Plymouth, was buried Monday. He was for forty years in the carriage business He was 64. President Beach, of Wesleyan University, Middletown, has begun housekeeping in the l presidential mansion, which Mrs. George l. | Seney is to refurnish at her own expense. The estate of the late Gerson Fox, of Hart ford, is estimated to be between $15O, GOO and $2OO, GOO. It is to be divided among his l four children two of whom, Leopold and Moses, have been appointed administrators ! Principal s. T. Dutton, of the Eaton school returned Tuesday from his summer trip. With him were Principal c. E. Graves, of the Skinner School, and MT. John 0. North. They spent some time at the Cats kills and at Hillsboro, N H.
 Mfr L. B. Cleveland, of Brooklyn, Conn, l has recently removed ~ to Fargo, Dakota, l where he will practice law. MT. Cleveland ! is a son of Hon. H. M. Cleveland, and z graduate of the Columbia Law School New York, where he took high rank in his class
 The Congregational society of Chester voted at meeting held Wednesday evening to in I struct the committee to hire MT. John Rus sell, who has been preaching there for the past two months, to supply the pulpit unti the first of April, and he has accepted the call
 The Rev. Mr. Pease, a former pastor of tht South Congregational church, East Hampton now missionary among the seamen at New Orleans, preached at that church last Sunday afternoon. He yearly calls and occupies tht pulpit one Sabbath, and collects the usua offering of about fifteen dollars, which pur chases a new flag for his Seamen's bethel.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
The shrtevuIty Convention.

The Democratic convention to renominate Sheriff Byxbee for sheriff of New Haven county met at the Town Hall in Meriden yes terday morning at 10 o'clock. There was a large attendance of delegates and spectators Bernard Reilly of the county committee called the convention to order. Gurdon W. Hull, of Wallingford was chosen permanent chairman and Virgil M. Beecher, of Seymour, was appointed secretary. Ex-Judge Levi N. Blydenburgh of New Haven, Deputy Sheriff Linus Birdsey of Meriden and H. T. Hol- comb of Cheshire, were appointeda commit tee on credentials. Judge Blydenburgh, Charles E. Smith of Meriden and Bernard Cahey of Waterbury, were appointed com mittee on resolutions A committee to bring in names of the next county committee was chosen as follows: T. A. Futile of New Ha- ven, Miles F. Connolly of Waterbury and D. c. Augur of Woodbridge. A recess of ten minutes was taken to allow the committee on credentials to make up the list. Delegates from twenty-five towns were present.
 Ex-Judge Blydenburgh addressed the con vention, complimenting his party for unanl- mously renominating Judge Phelps, and re- marking that the example was set at Cincin- natl, and also promising Hancock's election He now named Sheriff Byxbee for renomina- tion (applause) and moved his nomination by exclamation. (Applause) Ex-Mayor Bough- ton of Waterbury seconded the motion, D and then MT. Byxbee unanimously re- nominated amid enthusiasm.
 Judge Blydenburgh, from the committee on resolutions, reported the following:
 Reeotued That we heartily indorse the platform of the Democracy adopted at Cincinnati, and that we cordially approve the resolutions of the State of this State and the Congressional convention of thtAdistrict.
 ResoIUed That as Democrats appeal to the honest voters of this county to unite with us in this pan against official corruption and sectional aninos- ity.
 Feeeolued That in presenting the name of John 0. Byxbee as a candidate for sheriff for this county we are confident of securing the election of faithful people, and able honest and upright gentleman, and we pledge him our hearty support.
 The committee to bring in names of gentle
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Am Ancidanf.

Dr. vishno, accompanied by Dr. Stone' of New Britain, were out driving yesterday in the formers buggy, having spirited horse At about half-past six p. m. the carriage struck the tongue of horse car which was going down Chapel st., at the corner of Olive, and the result was the complete wrecking of the vehicle. The gentlemen fortunately sus- tained no injury, and the horse also was not bnrt No blame is attached to the car driver.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
The Apple Crop.

Visitors at Quassapaug Lake cannot fail to note the abundance of the apple crop in Middlebury The tree without a heavy load of fruit is this season a rare exception, and the quality seems to be as good as the aver age. Many apple trees along the route are propped up and tied with rope to keep them from breaking down under their rich loads, while some of the trees are nearly hidden from view by the wealth of apples clustering upon their branches. The harvesting IS in progress, the cider mills are being oiled up, and if the farmers fail to make good thing of the crop this year they must acknowledge that the good Lord has been very liberal with fharn -WatarhurY American.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Struck by a Train.

Mrs. Maria Jones, a lady of sixty-e1ght years of age, was struck by the $50 Derby train yesterday afternoon at the Liberty street crossing. She was walking on the track apparently unaware of the train's ap- proach. She was carried by the pilot about forty feet and thrown to one side She was conveyed to the residence of her son, Mr. A. Kelsey Jones, of A. Foote Co.,, No. AS Prince street. Her head was badly hurt and one of her arms broken. She was alive at midnight and the physicians had some hopes of her recovery
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Police Notes.

Last evening Gustavus Benham was arrest ed for stealing two shirt patterns and pair of socks from John Cronan. The accused was in Max Thalheimer's saloon, on Temple street, and Cronan laid his bundle down when Benham took it and walked off.
 William Sisco, colored, was drunk and dis orderly up in the Ninth ward last evening when Special Constable Bell attempted to ar rest him. Sisco resisted, and Officer Benja min Jackson came to the rescue Sisco was very ugly, and it required the assistance oi Supernumerary Foster to bring him to the lockup
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
The catho1Ic Union.

The semi-annual report of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Connecticut has
 just been issued and shows a net loss of thirty-two members. The New London and Norwich societies report a slight falling of in membership. The Union
 comprises forty-three societies and
 membership of 2,277. The annual con
 vention will be held in Danbury, Tuesday,
 September 21. The present officers of the organization are President, Rev. Hugh Nal lon, of Wallingford; vice presidents, Patrick Remedy, of Bridgeport and John T. Walsh, of .RIiddletown secretary, Andrew Smith, ot Hartford; treasurer, Michael Eagan, of Fair Haven State editor, Walter Fitzmaurice, of rector rect from each county, constitute the board of government
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Excursions.
There will be but three more excursi

There will be but three more excursions to Glen Island this season.
 St. Mary's parish, of this city, has it's an- nual picnic to-day. They go to Starin's Glen Island.
 Next week Thursday the Corset Pressers' Association go to Glen Island.
 The Waterbury Methodist Sunday school and friends have picnic at High Rock Grove to-day.
 About ], 200 street gamins and poor people enjoyed the excursion given by Mayor Bulke- ley, of Hartford, to Fenwick last Saturday. The Mayor was escorted to the train by the gamins in double line. The bootblacks bore banner ''We are bound to shine" The newsboys had also banner labelled ''We rep- resent the press" At the head of the line was banner with the inscription "God bless 1 our Mayor" The Branford Cornet band, of Branford picnic at High Rock Grove September 9.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
aecond Heavy Artillery.

September 10 the annual reunion of the Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery and the Nineteenth regiment Connecticut Volunteers, will be held at North Canaan. The Housa- tonic Railroad Company will run extra trains from New Milford, and extra trains will also be run on the Connecticut Western road from New Hartford, leaving Winsted upon the arrival of the early Naugatuck train. Ample preparations for the reception are be- ing made by the citizens of North Canaan. General Hawley and other distinguished guests are expected to be present.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02

and amazement. Somebody raised the doubt that the water wasn't deep where the Profes- sor was operating, but this doubter was quick Iy squelched, it being announced by residents of the locality that it was fifteen feet deep, which all agreed was fully deep enough to afford watery grave. The programme was regarded with uninterrupted interest till the close With fine weather again to-day no doubt these beautiful Congamond Lakes will witness another and even larger crowd gath. cred to see Boyton
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Milford Fair.

The seventeenth annual exhibition of the Milford and Orange Agricultural Society will be held at Meadow-Side Park, Milford, Wednesday and Thursday, September oth and 9th Amount of premiums offered, $1,- 900. The exhibition will be open to the pub lie on Wednesday, from 10 o'clock a. m until 10 o'clock p. m., and on Thursday from o'clock a. m until 10 o'clock p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
sudasn Daatb of mn Elderly Lady

Mrs Rosanna Smith, widow, belonging in Newark, N. J., was visiting her daughter in Hartford the past week. Tuesday she went to Meriden to visit Mrs. James P. Ryan,
 of No 100 Grove street, of that city, dis tant relative. Yesterday morning, when Mrs Smith arose. she knelt down to say her prayers, when she fell backward and died immediately. It was case of heart disease. Mrs. Smith was 65 years of age.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02

The 3:55 passenger train, Tuesday, on the Naugatuck railroad struck rock which had tumbIed on the track. The pilot of the en- zine was smashed, but no other damage was done. The track was cleared and the train proceeded, but freight train which followed met with similar obstruction near the same place It is supposed the rocks were loosened from the banks by the wet weather.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Shore Notes.

Co. A, Fifth Battalion, Wilkins Guard, had their fall turn out at West Haven shore yes- terday, the programme including drilling and target shooting. The company had fine day and returned home by extra horse cars, having greatly enjoyed the day An impromptu concert was given in the horse cars on the homeward trip, which was pronounced a de- cided hit and many times brought down the house
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
The Hou.atonic Railroad Accident.

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 The jury of inquest in the case of Engineer William Bristol, killed in the collision at Parlor Rock Monday, began its work yester- day. Dr. George L. Porter, William Look, the fireman on the engine of the extra, Su- perintendent Stillson, John Cole, regular conductor on the freight train, and Charles Emmons, regular conductor on the excursion train, testified, nothing new being elicited. The investigation was still proceeding. The damaged engines have been taken to Falls Village for repairs.
 The funeral services of the deceased will be held Sunday at half-past twelve at Trinity church, Bridgeport, and the remains will be taken to Brookfeld on special train, leaving that city immediately after the services.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Grand RenuhIic.

The steamer Grand Republics excursion to New York and Coney Island takes place tomorrow, Friday. Five hours time is given in New York and three at Coney Island. The music will be fine feature, viz: by Colts and the Grand Republic bands. Tick cts are selling rapidly at Ryder's, 292 Chapel
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02

Vegetables. etc. A choice selection of the above goods constantly on hand and for sale
 at reasonably low prices. Our patrons can rely on our goods as being of superior quail
 ty. We will not purchase inferior articles " J NETuLEroN. 1O7 WhalleY ave
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
veternn Firenerl.

The committee on the annual reunion of the Veteran Firemen's Association held a meeting in Chief Hencrick's office last even ing to finish up their report. It was found that after paying all bills there was surplus of $23.O5 to be passed over to the treasurer of the association.
 The regular monthly meeting of the asso- citation will be held in the Fire Commission ers' room this evening, when detailed report will be made. A fu11 attendance is expected, as matters of importance will be brought be, fo1a the associafion
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
Hydrophobfa.

Dogs transmit it through their teeth. Teeth should be kept free from virus. Use Sozo- don't, keep the human teeth clean, and no damage can be done by the man who says to his girl, q feel like eating you up, dearest. '"
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
New dress ginghams. J. N. ADAM & Go

New Fall styles in dress ginghams. Some thing altogether superior to anything pre- viously produced in this line of domestic manufacture. The best assortment of them is to be seen in the store of
 I N AnAA & Go
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
New dress ginghams. J. N. ADAM & Go.

Sixty pairs of French goat button boots, light and pliable, suitable for house as well as street wear, A, B, c, D and E widths, at one dollar and ninety-fve ($1.95) cents-
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry al- ways at hand. It cures coughs, colds bron- chitis, whooping cough, croup, influenza, consumption and all throat and lung con- plaints 50 cents and $1 bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-02
New dress ginghams. IN. ADAM & Go.

Truly wonderful in nervousness, general debility, cancellation and dropsy-Malt Bit ters
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VOL. xLvIH.'
Thursday Morning, Sept. ?, 1880.


NEW INVERTEBRATES TODAY. At Druggists'-D. R. v. G. D. R. v. G.-Af Druggists. Fine Groceries-W. J. Nettleton. Gaudefroy's Employment Ofhce-33E Orange Street. Malt Bitters-t Druggists. Najestic Combination-Grand Opera House. Nason'a Improved Fruit JAr-C. H. Clarke Co. Probate Notiee-Estate of Mary Jane Vivian Peaches and GTapes-Berkele x Curtiss. Political Notics-Garfeld and Arthur Club No. l. Political Notice-Bigelow Battalion, Boys in Blue. Sozodont-At Druggists.
 The Torch of Iiberty-Friday Afternoon. Wanted-Girl-82 Chapel Street.
 WAnted-SituAtion-2 Hamilton Street. Wanted-Situation-lO Lafayette Street.
 Wanted-Situation-188 Meadow Street.