Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-26

put in operation and the death kne1l of the spells system is struck and there will be no res urrection for it. We are here for recognize ble practical end. What we want must be accomplished by work The evil is de- fended by politicians, as their stock in trade. The system can only be overthrown by pa tient and continuous work. Let us show that we mean what we say at the polls. Let us throw aside, if need be, strong party pre- affections in favor of this reform.
 The following signed the constitution: Henry G. Newton, Durham; c. H. Williams, Henry W. Farnam, Lyman D. Brewster, Thomas R. Bacon, Eli Whitney, jr., Fred erick R. Honey, Oscar Hangar, James F. Colby, Henry N. Whittelsey. Talcott H. Rus sell, Alfred L. Ripley, Allen B. Lincoln, Rich ard Trumbull, George A. Conant, W. W. Whiting, John H. Whiting John De Witt Tyler, SIR. Champion, George W. Curtiss, C.. P. Osborne, Charles Durand, Henry c. Miles, Henry l.. Goodwin, Wm. D. Whitney, Ed ward D. Robbins, Richard E. Rice, W. G. Sumner, Charles B. Andrews, John c. Hol- lister, J. B. Thrall, D. c. Leavenworth, Elias Pierpont, E. S. Lines, George L. Fox, E. B. Gager, J. c. Kinney, w. Schlein, Wm. Beebe, Earliss P. Arvine, Johnson T. Platt.
 Narrow Escape from Drowning.
 At o'clock yesterday morning, Postal Clerk William Henry Harrison Sanders. short
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 York railroad postofice, and Barber George
 Francis Hyde, started from Shaw's cove. New
 London, in the boat Umbrella for 8 days
 fishing in the vicinity of the spindle. When opposite Fort Trumbull they attempted to
 ''catch on' to a coal barge that was being lowed out of the harbor. In so doing they
 were upset. They swan to the boat and sal l on the keel for over an hour, when they were discovered and rescued. They were nearly exhausted
 Steamer One's House-The Opening Pro- gramne. The fine house for Steamer One, on Howard avenue, will be opened Monday next with grand celebration. Chief Hendrick has issued the pro gramme, which is as follows: l. The several companies of tho New Haven Fire
 department will form for inspection and review, il
 regulation uniform blue flannel shirts, black neck
 Temple street. with the right resting Chapel stree | in the following order:
 American band. Chief and Assistant Engineers. Steam Fire Engine Co. No. l. Steam Fire Engine Co. No. g. Steam Fire Engine Go. No. 8. Hook and Ladder Go. No. l. Hose Co. No. T. I Steam Fire Er. zine Go. No. 1, Steam Fire Engipe O. No. 8. Hook and Ladder Co., No. 8. Hose Co. No. G. 2. Inspection by His Honor the Mayor and Court o | Common Council and Board of Fire Commissioner will occur immediately following the formation o the line, after which the department will make
 short street parade, passing before the city authorities at the City Hall.
 8. Captains of companies will report to these head quarters with their commands at ? o'clock D. n 4. The completion and occupation of the en-
 zine house for Steamer company No. call for | complimentary recognition of so important event on the part of the New Haven fire department
 therefore, after th parade is dismissed the differ ! companies will escort Steamer compa y No. l tC Howard avenue, where the company will take forma possession of it's new quarters.
 5. His Honor the Mayor, the Board of Aldermen
 and Common Council. as well all other city officials
 ex-Mayors ex-fre commissioners, chief engineer
 and all citizens who interested most respect
 fully invited to meet at the City Hall at p. fol
 the purpose of participating in the above interesting ! ceremonies,