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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Fire at Hamilton Park.

man sitting on the fence at Hamilton Park on Saturday during the progress of the ball game lit his pipe and threw the match to the ground The fire set the grass in a blaze and this communicated with the fence, which burned so rapidly that portion of it had to be torn down before the flames could be stopped. About forty feet of the fence was thus badly damaged.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Fast Time.

The New Haven Bicycle club took run out to Branford and back Saturday. They returned from Branford Center to Park street, this city, in AS minutes. The run from
 the Center to Four Corners, East Haven, was l made in 24 minutes-down hill most of the way but not easy work
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Death of nIartin TuttIe.

Martin Futile, the grocer, who met with a fall from a step ladder at his residence and store, corner of Greene and Franklin streets, Wednesday last, receiving se- were concussion of the brain, fingered until Saturday morning at about Il o'clock, when he died. He was 56 years of age and leaves wife and children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and parent He was in mod erately comfortable circumstances and had been for a long time in the grocer's business where located. He attended the Wooster Square Baptist church and was much es teemed in the community as a worthy citi gan
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
The Court Record.

Court of Common Pleas-Judge Sheldon
 In this court on Saturday the case of R. W. Wright vs. Levi B. Bradley was on trial. It is an action to recover $45 for writing po- litical verses and other services. The de- fense is want of liability on the ground that the defendant was non conlpOs maentis. The suit was originally brought before a justice of the peace, who found for the defendant.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

Two base hits-Wright, Snyder and Hutchinson. Balls calIed-On Whitney 73, on Lamb 76. Strikes called-On Whitney 8, on Lamb 12 Struck at and missed-Boston 13 Yale 27. First base on balls-Boston 1, Yale 2 First base errors-Boston 6, Yale l. Struck out-Boston 1, Yale 4. Earned runs-Boston l, Yale 0. Passed balls-Snyder 2, Watson 1. Wild pitch-Whitney 1. Time of game-Two hours. IJmDire-C1eorpe Hitler,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Grand Opening.

J. Johnson & Co.,, the great clothiers, will open their new and palatial store No 1O9 Church street on Wednesday evening, April 27th, with grand promenade concert by the American band, and in addition there will be twenty thousand beautiful chromos presented to the visitors. Don't forget Wednesday evening, April 27th, 1881.
 lO9 Church street, J. JOHNSON & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
West Haven.

George Todd, the blacksmith, whose shoI and residence are on Brown street, came to the city last Wednesday to purchase supplies, and on Church street was seized with a SC. were pain which prostrated him. He was as- sisted to a seat in a store and was able to take the cars home He will soon swing the sledge again.
 There was quite blaze on Saturday after noon down on Second avenue in woods be- longing to parties in this city. It looked formidable and as if it would spread to the dwellings and barns near by, but the citizens rallied and succeeded in keeping it in bounds.
 William w. Converse, president of the Winchester Arms company, has leased the cottage on Beach street belonging to John Lines, Esq, of Woodbridge, and will occupy it next summer. He occupied the same cot tage last summer.
 There was quite large audience gathered at the Congregational church last evening to hear the Rev. MT. Kidder, pastor of the M. E. church on Second avenue, lecture on tenn perance. He gave an eloquent discourse, ,and he proves to be quite an acquisition to the clergy of the borough. The choir, under the leadership of Professor Vessels with Miss Amelia Smith presiding at the organ, sang well, especially Miss Sophie Northrop. In singing a solo she fairly captivated the audi ence
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
City Court-CrimInaI side-Judge stod

dard.
 In this court on Saturday the following cases were disposed of: John Smith, breach of the peace, nolle prosequi; James R. Kal- aher, breach of the peace, nolle prosequi {; John R. Cummins, breach of Sunday law, to April 30; Wales o. Hotchkiss, Mary Knowl- ton and Laura Main, keeping house of ill fame, to April 30 Jessie Smith, frequenting same, nolle prosequi; William Butler and James Mouse, frequenting same, to April 3O
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
A Y0mmR Lady red

On Saturday afternoon at about six o'clock, Miss Crane, who resides in New Jersey and is visiting her friends here, was out horse
 back riding, gentleman named Champion
 accompanying. As she was riding along on
 Elm street, on the car track opposite Sheffield
 block, she did not observe an approaching
 horse car until too late. Before she could get fully of the track the car struck the horse, and the lady was thrown to the ground and was at first supposed to be very seriously injured. A gentleman in the car rushed out and bore the nearly unconscious lady up into the cloister, Sheffield block, where a number of Yale undergraduates re- side, and Dr. Lindsley was summoned. The lady's horse was caught by Mir. Crampton. Various rumors prevailed, but the lady for tunately escaped with bruised face and the loosening of one or.two teeth. Reports having been circulated that the horse was frightened by bicycles, MT. Marsden, captain of the New Haven Bicycle club, visited Dr. Lindsley with a view to the clubs bearing all the expenses of the accident if occasioned by member of the elub although it had been decided by the highest courts that bicycles have the same rights on the highway as teams He learned from the doctor that there were no bicycles present and that the accident was oc- casioned as is above narrated.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Is He Drowned

George Haas, a lad of years, has been missing from his home in Norwich from the close of school hours on Thursday. He was reported playing on wharf later in the day with boys named Crosby and Nott Mott says he saw Haas fall into the water This Crosby denies. The river was dredged re- peatedly Saturday with no results. Conflict ing rumors prevail. One says the boys were quarreling, and it is feared that Haas may have been pushed in and drowned
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
THE WEATHER RECORD.

Indications.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 WASHINGTON, D. O., April 25-1 A. M ) For New England, fair weather, westerly winds, falling preceded in eastern portion by rising barome ter stationary or higher temperature For the Middle Atlantic States fair weather, fol lowed by increasing cloudiness and rain winds most Iy south to west, stationary lower temperature lower barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

From Hon. James Phelps, M. G.: My family have been for some time using BAY BERRY GLYCERINE SOAP and are very much pleased with it. I recommend it without hesitation to all who wish toilet soap of best quality. JAMES PHELPS.
 Essex. Conn, March 21, 1881.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Good Words for n Good rh,nr.

All things are not humbugs, nor are all statements lies. Dr. David Kennedys ssFa- vorite Remedy" is exactly what it claims to be. Hear word from MT. Israel H. Sny- der, of Saugerties, N T. He says: My little daughter was covered with salt rheum from head to foot. pr. Kennedy's tFavorite Remedy cured her altogether, and the dis ease has never since appeared. This was two years ago." Such words go to the point Get 'eFavorite Remedy" of your druggist or write to the Doctor at Rondout N. Y. $1 a bottle. , ap22 12d 2w 2p
 Boys hats, soc, 75c, $1 and up
 Mems hats 75c S1 $1 50 and m
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

Hats, trunks and bags at low prices. Lyons' silk umbrellas at 91 Church street
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

Rats, cats, mice, ants, &c., cleared out by tsRough on Rats'' 15c boxes at druggists. Agency 2s9 State street.
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Monday Morning. April 25. 1881.
NEW ADYERTIsEMENTs TO-DA J

NEW AUVER1ISEMENI IO-DH 7. Bayberry 6lycerine Soap-A Druggists'. Cod Liver Otl-At Druggists' For Rent-House-4T Grove Street. For Rent-House-L. F. Comstock. For Rent-Tenement-164 St. John Street. For SaIo-Horse, etc-97 Whalley Avenue. For Sale-Baggy-14 Sylvan Avenue. Grand Opening-J. Johnson Co. Greater Bargains-Brown, Bolton Co., Linoleum-H. B. Ferry Meeting-NeW Haven Orphan Asylum. Pew Rental-Trinity Church. Pew Rental-North Church. Pew RentaI-Davenport Church. wanted-Board and Rooms-"T." Wanted-Tailorees-E.P P. Merwin. Wanted-Tailor-B. Simon Grand Street. Wanted-Situation- Starr Street. Wanted-Situation- Oak Street. Wanted-Situation 1855 East etreet West Haven Taxes-Walter A. Main.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

Detective Robert A. Pinkerton, who has been employed by the State in Investigating the case, denies the theory advanced by a country constable and published by the Hartford Post, that Ernest Moses, an escaped lunatic was the murderer of the two old wo- men in Avon last winter. He says there is no legal proof whatever that Moses commit ted the crime, but neglects to say who perpe- tratad tha orima
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

Popular books at popular prices at Coan's
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Bed Bugs, Reaches,

Buy your trunks of Osborn. a23 2t
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Bibles, Prayer Books. Hymnals at Goan's.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Buy your travelling bags of Osborn.
Trunks for moving day at Osborn's.

stylographic Pens and Ink at Coan's
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After sixteen years constant suffering D. R. V. G. cured of Dyspepsia R. A. Bonta, cashier New York State Baking Co.,, Syra. cuse, N. Y. Guaranteed by all druggists.
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

The French goat house and street ''anti- squeak" button boots, advertised by us at one dollar and ninety-fve cents ($1. .95, hold their popularity During the past 30 days we have received over fifteen hundred pairs of these shoes. WALLACE B. FENN & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

Lawn tennis shoes for ladies and gentle men. rubber soled and leather trimmed. All widths on hand and made to measure.
 a2l St WALLACE B. FENN x Go
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10 pc well Gl0tned, or not to be; That is the question, friend, with thee. To have your boys we'll Clothed we know, The New York styles of Norton & Co.,, Will with your appreciation meet, At No. 254 CHAPEL STREET. 
 
 
 
 
 
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

w. B. Fenn S Co. were fairly crowded out of doors last week. Their sale of low priced serviceable shoes was unprecedented. Most customers carried away, among other pur- ehases, pair of the ladies' French goat but | ton boots they advertise at one dollar and
 ninety-five cents. These boots are fully equal to those sold at two dollars and fifty cents, are easy, anti-squeak and durable.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

Youths and misses broad sole calf foxed button boots. WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Mems. boys. youths and childrens patent
 leather low pumps for parties. w. B. Fenn & Go. carry large stock.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25
Writing desks and inkstands at Coan's.

Fine Goods at Osborn's.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-25

Youths lace school shoes
 w R FENN & Co
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The gentlemen's Of strap shoe advertised at two dollars and fifty cents by W. B. Fenn & Go. have merit
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

FATALLY STRUCK BY TRAIN.-Yesterday
afternoon, as the northward-bo train on
the Richmond and Peters burg railroad drove
into Temples station, about six miles from
the city, a c0lored man named George Wat
kins, who bad fallen asleep sitting on the
edge Of the platform, was struck by the
steps OF one OF the coaches, and, it is
thought, fatally injured. He was struck
on the bead, and was thrown violently on
the platform, where he lay insensib!e in a
pool Of blood. He was taken on board the
train and brought to the city, where the
ambulance was summoned and the wound
man taken to the almsbousc. II is believed
ne cannot possibly recover.
Watkins lives near Drury's Bluff, and bad
been in the employ Of The railroad. When
he met with the accident it is said he was
on his way TO draw his paw, and that while
waiting for the train be fell asleep. The
curve in the road at this point prevented
the engineer from seeing him in time to
stop the train. When he passed the unfor.
tunate man be was under the impression
that he had escaped injury, but the project
Ing steps OF one OF the coaches struck him,
with the result as above stated.
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AUCTION NALIs nOEDAY.

Il. q. CliAFFIN & co, 81 r. A., handsome Frauk-
lin-slrett lot opposite 10 John &. Snafer's.
GRUBBS Il WILLIAMS, 81 +. NJ, handsome SUI
burban residence known " "Aubutn,' with
Twenty-Five acres OF hIghlY-imyrOyed land. on
the GTOye road.
GRUBBS & WILLIAMS, o Z. NJ, commissioner
sale Oi valuable su )urban property IN Sidney On
and near the Grove road.
ROBERT Il. LYNE, =. NJ, four framed tene-
nents, Nos. 5L5, 507. 500, ard 5lI. on Nor
gan's alley between Third ana Fourth streets
aud Cary and Canal streets.
ROBERT q. LYME, +. W., commissioners sale
Of valuable mill property known as Drinkers
mill. with al the machinery, in uenTicO county.
on the River road about four aud a half mi'es
fIOm the city.
W. GODDIN, g =. NJ, trustees sale Of the valuable
framed dwelling and LOT at The northwest corner
Of FIanklin ard Shaier streets.
FRANK ID. HILL & Co, q p. ~, trustees sale OF
desirable improved real estate In IienricO county
near the western limits or the city, ia the pan
of Sldney. near The corner or ElmwOod aud Nul-
barry streets.
j. THOMPSON BROWN. . Z. ~. trustees sale Cf
a holse and lot on Third street between Jacks on
aud Duy2l.
JNO. T.. LAVGHTON, JR., 10 A. NJ. executors
sale OF household furniture, hall clock, rosewood
extension table Sc.
+. HOLZiNGER, High Constable. 10 A. NJ, fprni-
ture, show eases, sewing-machine, awning,
on ,c-dcsk. &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

The GERMAN CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL
The committees appointed some time since
by various German societies 10 look into the
advisahilty OF their having grand festival
during the Centennial have met, and through
their chairman, Mr. II. q. Miller, made an
elaborate report. Ii Is proposed to have a
grand torchlight procession, in which they
are TO have tabieauX Illustrating the his
tory OF Virginia. These will be exhibited
from large flats on wheels, and illuminate d
by calcium lights, Greek fire. and torches.
They estimate the cost at 81 100 or 1000.
The committee is composed Of representa-
tiveS Of thirteen German societies. The
report met with general approval, and Will
now go TO the various societies 10 be acted
upon by each separately. There are other
societies which have been overlooked, and
these are 10 be invited. and 1t is understood
will take part in the celebration.
The Gesang-Nerein VIrginiI has already
approved the report, appropriated a sum
out Of their treasury, and appointed collec-
tors TO take up subscriptions for the festival.
A general meeting OF the committees will
be held at saoger Halle on the second FRI
day in July, when action Of the various so-
cie,ies on the report Will be announced, and
the whole affair will then be finally settled.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

Brief HemS.-The following pupils dis.
tingui,bed themselves at the Col0red High
school last week: Jessie c. Blnga, Julia
Buudy, Caroline Graves, Lille Moon, and
John Johnson.
At the Richmond Stock Exchange yester-
day 9j was asked for Manchester tax-receiy-
able per cent. bonds, and 100 was asked
for bridge SIS.
The Chesterfield County Court will begin
Its June session tomorrow. Very little
business Is TO be transacted at this term,
aud there will be no grand jury.
The term OF Office OF W. i. Perdue and
A. G. Evans. present members OF The Cily
Council, will expire next month. These
gentlemen have made very efficient council
men, and represented the Third AID Second
Wards respectively.
The rain OF the past few days was gladly
welcomed by the farmers, who do not OBJ
ject In the least to showers now and then
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

Personal AND BRIEF LOCALs.-Governor
Mathews, OF West Virginia, was in the city
yesterday, and stopping at the Exchange
Hotel.
Mr.. NJ. W. Warrington, treasurer OF the
Richmond and Petersburg railroad, who
has been very sick for eight or ten days
past, was much better yesterday.
The Richmond Female Institute will hold
its annual commencement at Mozart Hull
tomorrow evening at S:lj O'Clock DR.. J.
Il. Hawthorne will deliver the address.
The chairman OF the Finance Committee
at the last meeting OF the Council announced
that he would at the next meeting, in July,
report a plan for the Improvement OF
ShockOe creek.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

CENTENARY SUNDAY.ScHo0L EXCURSION
Thursday week there will be an excursion
and picnic, under the auspices Of the Gen.
tenary Sunday school. to Point OF Fork,
fifty.six miles from Richmond, on the Rich.
mond and Allegheny railroad. The school
gives 1t as free picnic to its scholars, and
In order to do so will sell limited number
OF round'irip tickets. A train OF eight or
more coaches has been chartered, and will
leave at O'Clock in the morning and will.
return at O'Clock in the evening, after
giving seven hours on the grounds, afford
ing day OF travel and recreation In the
country, which, from the surroundings, the
lovely valley along the river, the beautiful
spot selected, and the cheapness of the rates.
promises TO be exceedingly pleasant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

CLOSING OF THE RICHMOND PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.-The official examination OF all
the Richmond public schools terminated on
Friday last. The teachers reports OF the
fnal examination indicate a very favorable
result as showing the progress made by the
pupils who have attended the schools during
the current session. The public examina-
tion takes place in all except the two high
schools tomorrow at the respective school
buildings from 10 O'Clock a. NJ. to p. NJ.
The parents and friends of the pupils are
invited to attend.
The closing Of all the public schools OF
the city except tie two high schoOls) will
take place on Tuesday the 14th Of June.
There will be no exercises by the children,
and visitors are not expected 10 attend.
The Richmond Colored Normal and Rich
mond High Schools will be closed with the
usual exercises as in former years.
Tickets TO these exercises have been
already issued to the full number OF the ca
pacity Of the buildings in which they are to
be held, and no tickets OF admission except
those issued this year Will be recognized.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

THE F0UBTH op.JuLY Excursion TO
WAsHISGToN.-The Governors Guard will
give a grand excursion 10 Washington ON
the 4th Of July by the Fredericksburg
route. No city celebrates The national holt
day on grander scale than Washington
lis buildings are covered with flags and
bunting. aud regular and volunteer soldiers
parade its streets. The famous Company
A, now lag strong, divide honors with the
picked troops Of the United States. The
Marines and the celebrated Marine Band
will be out In all their glory, and the United
States artillery, while gorgeously gotten up,
look for all the world like war. Excursion
.sts could not visit the Federal capital on a
better day for sightseeing. The Governors
Guard and its officers will make every ne.
cessary arrangement for the comfort Of their
patrons.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

FOREIGN TOBACCO CONrRACTs.-Th con-
tract for furnishing the supply Of Virginia
leaf.tObacco required by the Italian Gov
ernment was awarded last Friday, 10Th in
slant, TO Messrs. l.. Hitler IL Co., OF Paris.
and il will be purchased from The crops OF
1879 and 1880 by their agents in this city,
Messrs. B. e. Gray d Co. The last named
firm have also the purchasing Of one half Of
the Ffench supply OF Virginia tobacco for
Messrs. Htfer & Co., while Messrs. +. O..
N0l.ing Il Co., OF this city, are the agents
OF the firm Of Hoffman Il Co., OF Paris,
who have the furnishing OF the other half
Of the French contract.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

THROUGH TRAVEL REsUMED.-Regulal
travel Uid the Richmond and Allee hany
railroad will he resumed on Tuesday next
between Richmond, Lyncbburg. and Lex.
ington. The road Will have been COM
peted to within ten miles Of Lynchburg by
TUESDAY, 50 that there will only be ten
miles Of clnoI.trayel between Richmond and
Lynchbure, and thirty miles between the
two rail termini. Passenger trains leave
the dep0t. at the foot OF Eighth street, at 3
O'Clock =. NJ, and make connection at
Lyncbburg with the Norfolk and Western
railroad. Freigbis from Richmond will be
delivered in Lyncbburg inside OF twenty
four hours.
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MRS. WINSLOW'S

A'.- SUI fibNN 81 ktP.
Rev. SYLyANUS COBB thus writes In the Boston
CLrtStida Freeman we would by no means re-
commend any kind Of medicine which We dId no
know 10 be gooc-partculary for iafants. But OF
MRS. WiNSLOW SOOTHING SYRUP we can
speak from knowledge. IN our own family It has
proved blessing indeed by giving an infant trou-
bed with collie palms quiet sleep and the parents up-
broken rest at night. Most parents can appreciate
these blessings. Here Is an article which works TO
perfection. and which s harmless; for the sleep
which It affords the Infant Is perfectly natural and
the little cherub awakes as bright as button" And
during HE process of eething lis value Is ncalcula
Bile. We have frequently heard mothers say that
they would not be without it from the blIih Of the
child illl It had dnlsbed with the teelhing siege on
any consideration whatever. Sold by all dru ,gists
Twenty-Five cents bottle. ie lO.eodlw
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

NEW MUsIC.-Received OF Professor c..
c. de NordendOrf his yorktown Centen.
niaI WaIZes," and bis arrangement OF the
"Torpedo and the Whale" and All on
Account OF Eliza
Also from Mr.. G. F. Johnston Col. Thomas
A. SCOTS Funera! March; Dancing in the
Twilight" by Baker; " Thoughts at Eve"
By J. Harry Sbannon-all instrumental
compositions together with "Ngbts OF Mu-
sic," waltz song. Ly Moelliug; "A Mes.
sage from Mother" song and chorus, by
Dockstader; and GA Bud from Baby
Grave" song and chorus, by Blndola
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-12

"THE MIRACLE OF THE Roses" AT Mo.
FART HALL.-On Tuesday evening at Mo-
zart Hall the vocal department of the Rich.
mond Female Institute, under the direction
OF Mdme. Ricbngs. Bernard, will render
the operetta entitled "The Miracle Of the
Roses" by Bordese. This operetta has
been thoroughly rehearsed and the cast and
chorus carefully selected and it is believed
that its rendition will reflect credit on the
participants and their distinguished in
struciress. A full orchestra has been en-
gagged for the occasion. The proceeds Of
the entertainment will go to the library
and society ball OF the Institute.