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Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Fire i'm East Hartford.

Shortly after o'clock yesterday morning flames burst out of the old stsilversmith shop of Peter Sickles, on East Hartford's main was all burned down. It was occupied by E. M. Roberts, who at 7:45 8. m. made the fire as usual and went home. Fifteen minutes later the smoke burst out of the rear part near the engine, and soon the flames. East Hartford has no fire engine. Most of the stock was lost, but good part of the tools were saved The steam engine was saved, but the boiler was lost. Mr. Roberts was insured $1, ,OOO on the tools, Htna and Sickles had $500 on the shop. These insurances will probably cover the loss. Other buildings near by caught fire from the flying brands, and tenement house was at one time on fire, as were Rogers and Mackintosh's barns. Mir. Roberts, as has been his custom for years in making the boiler fire, goes to the forge and starts fire, and then carries the live coals on a shovel to the boiler furnace. Doubtless the fire was caused by the dropping of coal of fire.
 It was in this building that the first watch manufactured in America was made by the Pitkin brothers. They were called the Ameri- can lever watch, and were considered good timers for that period. The Pitkin watch makers finally removed to New York, and then MT Roberts, the present occupant, went into company with W. Pitkin, and continued the silverware business, and Mir. Roberts kept at it until he was crowded out by fire yesterday morning. In 1868 the place was burglarized and successful haul was made, coin and siI yer to the amount of $2,OOO being taken. None of the burglars were captured, and of course none of the booty recovered.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
PAFmeIl,

St. Patrick's church people on Sunday gave $s5O for the suffering people in Ireland, St. Johns $40, the Sacred Heart $314.64, St. Francis CFair Haven) $252. 75, and St. Mary's gave largely. Rev. Father Sheffrey personally gave $50.
 At Bridgeport, at St. Augustine's church, Sunday, between $500 and $60O was con- tributed.
 The general committed. of the Parnen and Dillon reception held a meeting last evening at Clan na-Gael Hall to conclude their labors. Town Agent Reynolds presided, T. J. Fox secretary. The net result of their efforts through the committee to raise funds for the sufferers in Ireland is between $1,7Oo and 1,8OO. It was voted to publish detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures. Col. Healy informs us that the St. Joseph T. A. B. Society connected with St. Mary's church offered the committee the use of their hall in old St. Mary's church on Church street for public entertainment to be given by the society next week Tuesday evening, the pro- ceeds also to go to the Parnell fund. The offer Zas accepted.
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A Novel Invention.

Something New at Steamer Flights
 HOuse-HOw they Supply RatiOns for
 the HOrseS-Groat American Horse
 Feeders
 Horses Jimmy, Jake and George at Steamer eight's have been extremely surprised at meal times for several days past, as evidenced plainly by their big eyes, at beholding their customary breakfast, dinner and supper of oats slide in to their respective managers through some un- known agency. They looked precisely as if they were amazed and puzzled to account for the mystery. But the oats were first class and as inviting as any, and, like the sensible beasts that they uniformly prove themselves to be, they did not allow any fogs of a meta physical character to disturb them, but.after moment of apparent astonishment pro cesded to business with their customary good relish. The outside world, ever ready for anything novel, has got wind of the matter and the whole affair is traced definitely to Engineer Sherdmgn.s sWhe, yesterday, came down with the informRtson which solves the mystery. AS the result of his machinations and inventive faculty exercised for some time past in leisure hours, he has contrlVed ana perfected a combination of apparatus, worked by the steamer house stop clock. This clock stops running simultaneously with the striking of fire alarm and at the same time turns on the gas jet of burner near it at full head. This clock, which is an alarm clock and the case of which is of black walnut and made by the engineer, is connected with series of appa- ratus, not intricate, with tin shoot leading from the floor above the stalls into the manager. Supposing horses Jimmy, Jake and George are to have breakfast at six. The clock is set for that hour and the supply of oats left in the proper place. Nothing more |, is required, and at o'clock the clock 'goes of" and the connecting apparatus lets down the morning meal for each of the animals in his respective manager, and there are valves which open and shut by the same process and allow only the regular quantity of oats for @ meal to descend, which is three quarts. The principle is capable of application to any ex- tent, and one hundred horses could be SUD- piled by the same process, by putting the stalls in connection. The farmer with one of these affairs need not wade out in snow drifts to give his animals their morning rations, but can set the clock and retire assured that the preaAiast VIII De aItenueu lo ny tHo mecnAn- ism. Of course the invention might be ap- piled indefinitely where live stock has to be fed. Several friends have advised MT. Sherdman to get it patented, but he declines and leaves the public to have the use and en- joyment of it, irrespective of any restric- tions. The clock, which is 8 small one, ''doIlar clock sizs," has been ''frescoed' in front and also bears upon it's base the initials 'sG. A. H. F. & s. o." which, being inter preted, reads "Great American Horse Feeder and Ston Clock
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Brief Mention.
 The Odd Fellows Mutual Aid Society admit ted 16 new members last week.
 Lake Whitney was frozen over during Sun day night. The ice is three or four inches thick.
 There will be five Sundays in this month. something that only happens once in twenty eight years.
 Yesterday was observed by the Catholic world as the feast of the Purifcation of the Virgin Mary.
 On account of the increased price of mate rial the horse shoers of this city and vicinity contemplate raising the price of horse shoe- ing
 An unsuccessful attempt was made to burn Robertsons grocery store in Bridgeport, cor net of East Main street and Crescent avenue. Saturday night. Kerosene oil was used.
 Two burglars were arrested in Hartford Sunday night while attempting to enter a house on Ann street. They were found to be Albert Cherry and Charles T. Tatro, two we'll known offenders. Hartford has had 20 or 30 cases of burglary lately.
 The attention of the benevolent is called to the case of very worthy lady who is ill and without means, and whose situation commends itself as needing immediate aid Information regarding her can be obtained at AZ Court street, office of the Board of Charities.
 During January 4,671 people visited the reading room and various meetings and class es of the Y. M. 0. A., against $500 for the corresponding month of '79. Average daily attendance at the noon meeting, fl Mon day evening meetings, IA, and Saturday evening" 56.
 On Thursday at St. Johns church, this city, will be held the regular conference of Catholic priests in this district, which is held every three months. Solemn high mass will be celebrated at 10 8. m., and afterwards in the parsonage will be held the usual theological conference.
 The Derby railroad commenced yesterday to receive freight for the Naugatuck railroad under the new pooling contract. The first shippers to take advantage of the new arrange ment were J. D. Dewell & Co.,, who sent two full cars of flour to their patrons in Water bury and beyond.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
BurgIaries in Walerbury.


 Burglars operated to some extent in Water bury Saturday night, and entered two houses on Leavenworth street-those of Mrs. Israel Holmes and George Lamb. At the formers they took away with them an old silver pitch CT and vase, watch and chain, gold bracelet and an old set of cameo jewelry. These articles were valued chiefly as keepsakes and had been laid away for preservation. They got safely away with their plunder without even disturbing g. dog that was up stairs. Nothing was missed from MT. Lambs house except card receiver and vase, which stood near front window. As some mem Der of the household got up frequently dur ing the night to attend 8 sick child, the burglars were doubtless frightened away be- fore they had time to fairly search the premises
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Society MeefinE.

The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies'
 Seaman's Friend Society was held yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Hotchkiss, No. 124 High street. Samuel Thrasher gave report of the work of the society during the past month. He stated that 175 vessels were visited, IS men signed the pledge and many others promised to reform their lives. Meet ings were held at the Bethel on Water street three times each week, ard the indications all
 pointed to still larger harvest in the near
 future.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
ARricuIturaI.

At meeting of the directors of the Union Agricultural Society of Monroe, Huntington and Trumbull, held at the residence of David S. Clark, of Huntington, January 23, Charles N. Fairchild, of Old Farms, Trumbull, was elected president of the society, in place of Horace L. Fairchild,, of the same town, de- clined. Also at said meeting the premium lists were revised, judges appointed, officers and committees chosen, and September 22d, 23d and 24th were the days selected for hold ing the next annual fair.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Webster Street Sunday school

Last Sunday afternoon the exercises at the Webster street Baptist Sunday school were of a very interesting character. The pastor, Rev. J. R. Ross, was present and spoke on the subject of the lesson, which was Blessed" Under the able ministration of Mr. Ross, the Sunday school has doubled in numbers, and his church is now cramped for want of room in consequence of the steady incraasa of attendants
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Jubilee Singers.

The first visit of the Fisk Jubilee Singers to New Haven is described in their campaign book, published by Pike, as follows: "On Sabbath evening we were almost obliged to march on the heads of the people to reach the pulpit, and so deep was the interest that persons who entered the church (North church) long before time for service remained standing till the last song was sung. Our concert was announced for Thursday evening. Every desirable seat in Music Hall was taken by Tuesday," (Henry Ward Beecher's lec- ture for the same night was postponed, there being no demand for his tickets on account of the Jubilee Singers concert.) MT. Beecher attended the concert in company with Rev. MT. Clark, and both of these gentlemen made felicitous speeches, which called out contribu- tions in money and valuables for Fisk Univer- sity worth at least $500. A good woman sent up valuable gold bracelet, desiring that it be sold and the proceeds given to the students. Over $1,700 was raised as that concert. Since that time these singers have sung be- fore the crowned heads in Europe and have earned over $15O, ,0OO for the welfare of edu- cational interests for the colored people of this country. They sing Thursday evening next at the Grand Opera House. Our citizens only now need to know they are coming, and ''they will be there."
 College Notes.
 The University of Michigan has l, 40 stu dents.
 Williams has graduated 89O clergymen.
 This is the day when the man with stiff neck curseth his luck and asketh his neighbor who is in the rear gallery.
 The Advocate publishes in terms of the me- trio system the statistics of nine men, who are supposed to compose the list of candidates for the Harvard crew. This is all very well, but we would like to know how many kilo- grammes and millimeters Stow, Brigham and the rest of the old men weigh.
 The two under classes should not hesitate to follow the lead of the juniors in consider ing the matter of rowing in eights. This is g matter of vital importance to Yale, and is one which can be decided by the lower classes alone
 President McCosh, of Princeton, denies that the German professorship of that college was ever offered to Harvard man. He says it has for some time been the idea of Prince ton to offer it to Dr. Huss of Jena, who is also to give instruction in Italian.
 A correspondent of the New York Herald, who can evidently give most Yale men points in boating affairs at that college, says among other things that there is 8 good deal of sup pressed enthusiasm at Yale. This may be the case. In fact we are sure that Yals's enthusi- asm was so effectually suppressed last June at New London that the present college genera ton will not see it revived.
 Columbia freshmen have accepted Harvard's challenge to row an eight cared race with cox swain. Harvard freshmen favor the same day as the Yale Harvard University race, and Co., lumbia of course favors anything to incom- mode Yale.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Military

A large meeting of the Grays was held last evening. Great interest was manifested over reports received regarding the coming recep- tion and promenade, Feb. 9th. large sale of tickets was reported. The committee on invitations reported gratifying progress Many distinguished gentlemen are expected, includ- ing Gov. Andrews. The fine music by Bern stein's band will, of course, be a feature of the occasion. A concert will be given by the orchestra before the dancing
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Religious Matters.

An unwonted revival has been in progress at the First M. E. church in Bridgeport for some weeks. On Sunday, twenty-nine new members were admitted into the church. twenty-seven of them being received on pro bation, and two by certificates from another church. In the evening the congregation was very large, and at the conclusion of the ser mon an overflow meeting was held in the lecture room. The revival services are to be continued every evening this week.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
More POrkerks

o. w. Jones, of Fairfield, lately killed three pigs which he had fatted and which were about a year old. One weighed 800 pounds, and was sold to St. Johns market in Bridgeport. The other two weighed 475 and 545 pounds respectively, and were kept by MT. Jones himself. These were cut up by Deacon Lockwood of Fairfield, who says he ''nsver saw anything like that pork
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
City .JurOrEs

The committee to select city jurors, consist ing of Aldermen Driscoll and Chase and Coun- cilman Hancock, held meeting last evening, but did not complete the list. They ad- journed until next Monday evening, when the 1ist yuiII ha comnIetad
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Masonic InRurancc,

The Board of Directors of the Masonic Protective Society held special meeting last evening and elected seven new members, making the recent additions twenty five. The society is prospering finely at the present time
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
The Court Record.

Superior COurt-CriminaI Side-Judges
 Pardee and Martin.
 This court came in yesterday aftnnoon at o'clock Prosecuting Attorney DoolIttle stated that in the of Charles W. Bradley and John Miller, convic-
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Tuesday Morning, Feb. 3. 1880.
NEW ADVKRIISKMENIS TO-DA ,

Black Trimmings-F. & L. Lyons. Coal-George Hughes. pr. Bulls Oough Byrup-At Druggists'. Dress Goods-F. & l.. Lyons. Fatinitxa-Grand Opera HouGe. For Sale-House and Lot-68 Ml1dletown ave. Glass Ware-C. H. Clarke Go. Iaaies'.C s'.CIoAks-F. 6 l.. Lyons. Neeting-Home for the Ffiendless. Meetin0-Hsrmony Division 6. of T. Notice0WiInam HillhouEe, Tax Collector. Seal sacques-Burgess Burgess. UnderWear-F. & l.. Lyons. wanted-Agents-Room 5, 81 Church Street. Wanted-Young Man-P. 0. Box Il. Wanted-Employ ment-"K." Wanted-Giri-l9O Oak Street. Wanted-Girl-111 Court Street. Wanted-Situation-"R D. G." Wauted-Situation-224 Wallace Street. Wanted-Situation-12 Park Street. Wanted-Situation-178 Franklin Street. Wanted-Situation-48 York Street. Wanted-Situation-189 Franklin Street. Wanted-Situation-293 George Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Transfers of Real Estate.

The following transfers of real estate have recently been recorded in the office of the Town Clerk:
 Lucius Maltby to Sarah A. Eyarts, 40 feet on Pine street.
 James Wrinn to Eliza Ledwitch, fifty feet on Columbus street. with buildings thereon.
 Robert M. Burwell to Jacob Rathgeber, sixty feet on Redisld street, with buildings thereon.
 David s. Cooper to Carlo M. Kendall, fifty three feet on Whalley avenue, with barn thereon.
 The W. & L. Hotchkiss Company to Will liam B. Blackman, forty feet on Foster street.
 Julius Tyler, to the Essex Savings Bank of Essex. Conn, eighty-eight feet on Fair street. with buildings thereon.
 Theodore N. Hotchkiss to Charles E. P. Sanford, 1O6 feet in rear of CT and 69 Ken sington street, with right of way.
 Herrick P. Frost to August Lsbrun, fifty Rhroo faok ou 1op0racc ouanua
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03
Liberal League.

Ameeting of the Liberal League was held last evening at their room No. 13 Insurance building. The question for debate was, ''Re- solved, That universal suffrage should be based on universal education" WV. Stowe, E. R. Whitney, Mir. Sherman, MT. Henry, MT. Robinson, MT. Goering, Professor Swain and others participated.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-03

We are selling our regular goods without ad- vance, and some shoes Jess than previous to January 1; this, notwithstanding the in- creased cost of manufacture.
 ia29 Ct w. B. FENN & Go.
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THE WEATHER RECORD.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 3-1 A. M. )
 Endfc@tfOmDe For New England, threatening weather and snow, falling barometer, low but slowly rising temperature and during day increasing northeast to souheaft winds.
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Speeial tMotites.

wv %F~svVeSsNrY
 Spatial Aotitas. | VALLEY
 Will Offer During His GREAT ANNUAL
 SALE
 l5,O00 YARDS Hamburg Bdgglngs LNsBRTIDGS,
 The Largest Amount of this Lime of Goods, and the Best Value ever offered by any House in America. He exceedingly regrets that his large purchase of these Goods whi were secured through his Agent from
 The Manufacturers in St. Gall, In Dull Times. especially with sn eye to obtain The Best Possible Value But unfortunately they could not be got out of bond in time to have them ready to oer during the first days of his
 GREAT ANNUAL NEW YEARS | OPENING SALE! Which opened so successfully and continues to be Crowded with Anxious Buy ers of Every Lime of Goods through the Entire Estab- lishmemt.
 This custom o; holding large sale of Hamburgs in the month January is idea which originated with ourselves eight years sgo and which has been repeat ed every year with increasing importance and success and always carried out scale of magnitude which no other house in America has ever eQualed or at tempted in fact annual sale has become SO well known that announcement of it is hardly necessary except as to the date of it's commencement.
 We shall this year surpass all previous sales in mag texture and durability of the goods which we offer. Without further remark except te ssy that prepare tons for this sale made xix months ago, we make our announcement as follows:
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Use Brummell's celebrated Cough Drops The genuine have A. H. B. on each drop. B. H. Douglass & Son, New Haven, wholesale agents. jan24 2mo
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Extra heavy white Shaker Flannel only 25c. at F. & l.. Lyons' great sale. f3 2t
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Ladies' Cloaks, $4.
 Ladies' Listers, $4.
 Ladies' Circulars, $4.
 Children's Cloaks from $2 up at F. & l. Lyons great selling-out sale. f3 2t
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Black Trimming Satin, fine quality, only $1, at F. & l.. Lyons great sale. f3 2t
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AIost Politician.


 An eloquent politician, during the last great campaign of the Whig party, suddenly left the speakers platform never to reappear. He should have treated his cold with 8 few doses of Roberts Syrup of Tar, Boneset and Wild Cherry, and cured his cough and sore throat at the beginning of the trouble. This medi- cine tranquillizes pain in the chest and heals the exacerbated lungs It is the best cure for sudden colds attainable. Sample bottle ten cents large size fifty cents.
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$3.75 8 ton, No. 2, Nut Coal. George
 Hughes, Goal dealer, 34 Church st.
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F. & L. Lyons have to sell everything, their store is rented f3 2t
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Ladies' cloth top, kid foxed button at $1.95, in our clearing out sale.
 ia29 Ct w. B. FENN < Go.
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Lodge and Society.

The Bridgeport Turn Verein hold their an- nual masquerade on the 23d. They have in vited General Sigel and the officers of the North American Turn Burd to attend
 The Bridgeport Farmer says: The Hebrew young men of this city assembled Sunday at the residence of Nj. Klein, and organized @ society for the purpose of literary and social amusements, to be known under the name of the Young Mems Hebrew Literary Society of Bridgeport. The following officers were elect ed Jacob M. Klein, president s. Loewith, vice president; B. Oelsner; secretary; Eli L.. Lesser, treasurer.
 The K. o. J. Society give their fifth annual reception at Loomis' Temple of Music this evening. This society is composed of young men, all of high standing and of business qualifications, and their receptions are always enjoyable. The programmes are very neatly gotten up, and include quadrille waltz. Mu- sic will be furnished by Thomas full or chestra.
 The Arctic Coterie Social Club" held their third annual soiree last evening at Turn Hall, seventy six couples participating in the grand march led by Adolph G. Walter, president of the club. The hall was decorated very hand somely with flags and festoons and altogeth- CT presented 8 very gay appearance. The music was by Streit and prompting by Fla hertv,
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All kinds of Dress Goods sold at half price at F. $ L. Lyons' great selling cut sale.
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The rush of customers last Saturday, and Monday of this week, to W. B. Fenn & Co.'S. semi-annual sale of soiled and shopworn shoes, made it impossible to give all proper atten- ton. A better state of things exists to-day.
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Ladies are quick to appreciate bargains. The $1 .95 button boot sold from our windows and cases in this sale of ''soiled work" are rapidly disappearing. w. B. FENN & Go.
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Ladies kid button $1.95, in our shopworn sale, Gia29 6t1 WB FENN & Go.
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F. $ L. Lyons must sell everything, prices no object. f3 2t
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Gentlemen's calf kid top Congress at $2. 65,
 Co.'S. ja29 Ct
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W. B. Fenn & Go. offer in their sale of soiled work few pairs of fine hand -sewed Congress at $5, former price $9. ja29 Ct
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Important.-Do not let your druggist palm of on you any new, cheap remedy for colds when you inquire for Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup or you will be disappointed. Price 25 cents a hnffla
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Buy your underwear now at F. < l.. Lyons great selling-out sale. f3 2t
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$2.65 will purchase, at ". B. Fenn & Co.'s sale, pair of gentlemen's durable shoes worth $5. ja29 Ct
 A good chance to buy white and colored Blankets at F. & Lyons great sale. f3 2t
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An immense crowd of customers at F. & l.. Lyons great sale visit their store daily.