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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-04-16

The Birkinbinc water power pumps were
found to be in good condition, and work
ing we'll, under III excellent head OF
water, an unblOken sheet Of which was
flowing over the breast Of the dam from
shore to shore. Ono Of the pumps was
leaking little but not materially.
The pier between the dam and the fore
bay, and the bridge tim5ers in front Of
the headsates, gave evidence of the sever
ity of the late ice freshet. The heavy
stones Of the pier, some Of which weighed
over 4, 900 pounds, and were besides bolt
ed together with heavy wrOugh: iron bars,
though they had been pebbles. The bridge
These latter have been replaced with new
timbers and nicely painted. The pier will
be repaired later in the season.
At the close of the inspection the visitors
were again invited by the superintendent
into the Worthington pump room. where
refreshments were set, and an inter-
change of opinions had, the dis
cussion not being confined ex-
clusively to the acater question. It was
conceded by all. however, that the right
men were Gust them in the right place
(tl:e engine room, and numerous "healths''
were drank to the superintendent, the en-
gineers, aud the success of the work. 1t
was noted as coincidence that no less than
four of the water committee were
Bs and of these NO less than
three were Georges-Borger, Boos
and Brown; and that the engineers |
were all Billies-Billy Stehman, Billy
and Billy Gibson OF course
these busy Bs drank each others health,
IN which they We're joined by Barr, Billy
and the rest.
At the close Of a pleasant hour the in
;pection ended and the visitors returned
o the city, leaving the works in safe
lands.
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Installation of a Clergyman.

Rev. F. Stanley Root Installed as Pastor
 of the Congregational Church in Sey-
 mour. =
 The installation and ordination of Rev. F. Stanley Root, who for several months has filled the position of pastor of the Congrega- tional church at Seymour, took place yester- day. The council was held in the forenoon, Rev. Dr. Dennen, of this city, acting mod orator, and Rev. s. J. Bryant as scribe. The council voted unanimously to install Rev. Mir. Root
 The opening exercises of installation in the afternoon were conducted by Rev. MT. Snow of Oxford and Rev. MT. Sanford of Thomas ton. The installation sermon was by Rev. Charles Bradley, of Birmingham, who preach ed from the following text: 'Now verify I say unto thee, thou art Peter, and on this rock will build my Church." The prayer of ordination was by Rev. Dr. Ander- son of Waterbury, the charge to the pastor by Rev. Dr. Dennen of this city, the right hand of fellowship by Rev. MT. Meserve of this city and the charge to the people by Rev. Mir. Thrall of Derby.
 The singing was by quartette choir, Miss Fannie Collyer, of this city, being the so- prano The singing was highly spoken of
 The ladies of the church entertained the members of the council and other visitors at dinner, which was provided in the lecture room and it was most bountiful in it's pro- visions. |.
 Rev. Mr. Root, the newly installed pastor, is well known in this city, where he was born and li1 ed for many years. He is a graduate of the Yale Theological school and is young man of much promise
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The book with the above attractive title, written by the late Charles Ives, is published Letters originally published in the JOURNAL AND COURIER are the foundation of the work. These have, however, been much enlarged and to some extent rewritten, the whole making 356 pages of entertaining and valua- ble reading. The book will meet an unsup- piled want, there being no work which gives the information it contains As the author says in his preface GA literary tent has only at long intervals been pitched for few days upon the Bahamas, and the coral isles have yielded to letters very meagre though valuable harvests." In this book very com plete description of the islands is given, their history is told and life on them is graphically pictured. The illustrations are numerous and good, especially the Photographic plates from drawings by MT. J. H. Emerton, an as- sistant of Professor Verril of the Sheffield Scientific School. The price of the book is $1.50, and it can be had at the office of Charles Ives, jr., 153 Church street
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-06
Killed on the Cars.

Yesterday forenoon Stephen McGrail, a brakeman on the Consolidated railroad, was killed at Noroton by being struck by bridge while standing on top of one of the cars of Conductor Lattin's extra freight train which left this city for New York yesterday morn ing at 10 o'clock. He was 8 nephew of Thomas F. McGrail, of the firm of McGrai & Shanley, the Chapel street dry goods mer- chants. His remains were brought to this city and taken to the residence of his par ents on Starr street The deceased was member of St. Joseph's temperance society, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The notice of funeral appears in an- other column.
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s,o,aenw

An event of much interest to the parties concerned and their friepds occurred in the town of Southington on Wednesday, the 9th inst, it being the golden wedding of MT. Sylvester Frost and wife, who have lived in that town during almost the entire period of their fifty years of married life. Their ehil- dren, five in number. consisting of Mir. Seth Frost the eldest living on the old farm in Southington, Mir Herrick P. Frost and Will liam P Frost of New Haven, Mir. Henry D. Frost, a merchant of PIainville, and Mrs. Nel- son King of Sufield, Ct., form circle that has never been broken by the hand of death, and by kind and merciful providence were all enabled to be present with their families on this happy occasion. The gifts were numerous and extremely appropriate to. the event their many relatives and friends were celebrating About fifty persons sat down to the golden dinner which had been generous iy furnished by the friends in good old New England fashion and the aged couple, now nesSHIy seventy-four years old renewed their youth in glad "reminiscences of the past by nleasant stories and songs of the olden time
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For Additional Local News see Sd an
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
 The officers of Admiral Foote Post No. IF, G. A, R., will be installed on next Saturday evening.
 One of the sights on Main street during the recent cold snap was that of peanut vender with his shoes off and his feet in the roaster.-Hartford C0atrGnt. Hot corn!
 An old fashioned sleighing party from William street and vicinity, consisting of sixteen couples, visited the Forbes House last evening, and report an excellent time and good treatment from MT. Buell..
 In the Fairfield county caucus Tuesday evening" MT. Perry received the unanimous vote for Speaker, and for assistant clerk A. w. Paige had II and c. P. Woodbury votes. The general caucus, however, took up Mir. Woodbury and nominated him.
 Thomas Murphy, the boss switchman at the Housatonic railroad yard in Bridgeport, was seriously injured Tuesday evening by getting caught between the bumpers of two cars he was engaged in coupling. It is feared the injuries will prove fatal
 The regular meeting of the Farmers club will be held at room No. 10, Sheffield Hall, on Friday, Jan. 7th, at ? o'clock p. m. Mr. J. M. Hubbard, of Middletown, will address the club, giving an account of farms and farming in Kansas as seen by him in recent trip through the State.
 The meeting of the directors of the New Haven Colony Historical society, which was to have been held to-day, is postponed until Friday at 12 o'clock. The directors are es- Pecially requested to be present, as business of speat importance will be brought before the meeting at that time.
 The monthly meeting of the directors of the New Haven Young Mems Institute was held last evening Several matters in regard to improvements in the library and reading rooms were discussed It was thought nec- essary to order a new book case to be occu- pied by books of reference and others that are daily being added to the library.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-06
HnownTt0u-

The bulletin for the hospital for the week ending January is as follows Admissions Il, discharged 4, died l, present number 95, which is the largest known in several years. Vitos Funnel, German brought here from Thomaston Friday last with fractured thigh, caused, as has since been ascertained by jumping out of window while deranged is at present at the hospital under the charge of keepers. The hospital is very much in need of old linen and muslin for bandages Parties desirous of bestowing any for this purpose are requested to send word and it will be called for, or leave at the hospital.
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Singular Accident.

The boat train on the New London North ern railroad was delayed nearly half an hour Monday evening by singular accident which occurred on the bridge near Stafford A drunken teamster had driven from Rock land to Wales with valuable pair of team horses belonging to William G. Mar tin, of Rockville, carrying 8 sled load of merchandise, and on his re- turn, overcome by the effects of the liquor, turned the horses on to the railroad track at crossing of the road. They went along we'll enough until they came to bridge over 8 culvert, when stepping between the ties the legs of each animal were broken. The driver was too drunk to notice that anything was the matter, and the poor beasts foundered around in their vain efforts to ex- tricate themselves until death put an end to their agony. When the train came along the bodies of the horses lay upon the bridge, though the driver had recovered conscious ness and disappeared London Te1e- O1,J1n
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Land League.

land league meeting was held in West vile last evening at St. Joseph's T. A. B. hall, and addressed by George Mansfield, MT. Callahan and H. R. Wright An organiza- ton was effected by electing George Mans field president, D. Doyle vice president M C. Conway secretary James Colwell treasurer. Over twenty-five had signed when our infor- mant left. Delegates were elected to attend the meeting at Clan-na-Gael hall tomorrow nyening, at which delegates will be elected to go to the Buffalo convention On the 18th and 18th they give coffee party, the whole proceeds to go to the land league service.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-06
Handsome Signs

Two very handsomely designed and exc cuted signs have been added by MT. John Radcliffe, the well-known caterer, on either side of the main entrance to his refreshment hints as to the epicurean supplies to be found within, in suggestive pictures of game ready for the cuisine department. MT. Redcliffe's supplies for his patrons are, as well known, of superior quality The signs are the work of Mr J. A. Rida
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Week of Prayer.

The First Baptist church (Woostcr Place) have been observing the week of prayer by meetings every evening. The meeting this ner of Pearl and Pleasant streets, at 7:3O o'clock. There will be special meeting for prayer at the church Friday, commencing at II o'clock in the morning and continuing until o'clock in the afternoon. The pastor, Dr. Stiher, has charge of the meetings, which are largely attended
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rha Hnrtfard Poston1ce.

Yesterdays Hartford Post says as to the Hartford postmastership ''The papers in the Presidents hands show the sentiment of the people of Hartford to be overwhelming in favor of MT. Harbison, and he would be certain to receive the ap- pointment but for the influence brought to bear by General Hawley to have MT. Faxon made MT. Burnham's successor.
 General Hawley is not over sanguine, and if he cannot secure favorable action now he wants the appointment delayed until after the senatorial election"
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A Treat for the Boys, Club.

The managers of the Boys Club hope to give treat to the boys who have had no other entertainment during the holidays on Satur- day of this week. Ladies will be at the club room in the basement of the old State House (the entrance facing College street) between 10 and 12 on Saturday morning and will gratefully receive donations of cooked tur- keys, pies, biscuits, cakes, oranges and ap- ples for 1SO boys. Any donations in money may be left at g High street on Thursday and Friday
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4
 SearIs of Thompson, Secretary of State
 Wheelock T. Bacheller of Winchester, Comp
 troIler and David P. Nichols, of Danbury,
 Treasurer.
 Lieutenant Governor Bulkeley took the
 oath of office and made an address to the
 Senate, embodying historical and patriotic
 sentiments, and speaking congratulatory of
 the nations political and business prospects.
 Ex-Governor Andrews sent a message stating the situation of the boun-
 dary question, and adding: cannot forbear to congratulate the people of the State that this matter of our boundary lines, which for more than one hundred
 years has been fruitful in annoyance and mis-
 understanding, is now so happily adjusted. !" The resignation of E. J. Wright as Coun- | ty Commissioner of Fairfield county was also | transmitted.
 The Senate adjourned till Wednesday, Jan uary 12th, at Il a. m.
 l In the House Messrs Stanton of Stoning- l ton and Dunbar of Bristol were appointed | temporary clerks. Hon. William c. Case, | for Speaker, received 155 votes and Origen | s. Seymour 69 votes. MT. Case, in taking
 the chair, made a speech, offering few sug- 1 gestive words as to the duties of the legisla- | tor and returning thanks. Charles Perrin was elected clerk of the | House and Charles P. Woodbury was appoint | ed assistant clerk. The following appoint | ments were also made:
 l For messengers-J. T. Wildman of Gull l ford, Eugene Warehouse of Stratford, John
 L. Wilson of Sufield, Alexis c. Broadway of Essex
 l For doorkeepers-Byron M. O'Brien of Groton, George ". Leach of Vernon, John | A. Woodward of Watertown, Edwin M. Thorne of Windham; gallery doorkeeper, James Elton Smith of New Haven. l Messrs. Porter of Harrington and Morris
 of New Haven were appointed on the com | T11itkaa o11 unfinished buSinaSg The petition of Jasper A. Fitch, of Man l chester, for seat in the House was offered l by Judge Seymour, of Litchfield and referred | to the Committee on Elections. | The chair appointed Messrs. Bry-
 ant of East Hartford DeForest of Bridge port and Stanton of Stonington a Committee on Contested Elections.
 I MT. Harrison offered bill for public act I repeating the color blind law passed by the
 last Legislature temporarily tabled. | MT. West, of Hartford, offered bill for
 the incorporation of the first mortgage bond | holders of the Connecticut Western road 1 referred to Railroad committee to be raised. ] Messrs. Mitchell of New Haven and Sey- l mour of Litchfeld, were appointed on the l joint committee to wait on the Secretary of State, Treasurer and Comptroller and request l their acceptance of the offices to which they l had been declared elected. At 1915 the House adjourned till 1:3C | o'clock
 | The House reassembled after the recess and at 2:3O the joint session with the Senate com. l menced, the House receiving the members ot
 the Senate standing, in accordance with the 1 usual custom. The oath of office was admin. l istered to Governor Bigaow in the executive l rooms, after which the message was read ir
 the presence of the Legislature by the execu
 tive secretary, MT. Morris F. Tyler of New | Haven.
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P0rS0nAl.

Henry Hillman, the popular uptown con- fectioner, leaves this week for Europe, where he purposes seeing the old folks and enjoying himself generally.
 MT. George Jeffrey, one of the doorkeepers of the Senate, is 8 colored citizen of Meriden and very bright, intelligent man He is an uncommonly good debater.
 Mary Stockbridge, colored woman, aged 76 years and months, died suddenly Mon day at her home on Webster street, of
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New Haven and Northampton Railroad.
 The annual meeting of the New Haven and Northampton Railroad company was held at Il o'clock yesterday morning in the presi- dents ofice-271 Chapel street. There was good attendance. The meeting was very short The following directors were unani- monsly reelected: CharlesN N. Yeamans, Vest field, Mass. Andrew L. Kidston, Matthew G. Elliott. Harmanus M. Welch, New Haven i; William Walter Phelps, George St. John Sheffield, New York; George J. Brush, Dan iel Trowbridge, New Haven; Horatio G. Knight Easthampton, Mass
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A In" Gnaa-

decision was received Tuesday, in Bridge port, in the case of John A. Crum vs. Luther B. Bliss In 1878 Ira Bliss died in Stamford, leaving an estate of $111, 1000, a portion of which he had willed to the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions of Pennsylvania. Before his death the society ceased to do business. The Presbyterian Board of Home Missions of New York claimed the bequest, however, on the ground that they were the successors of the Pennsylvania society. It was the question in the suit whether they were entitled to the bequest, or whether it had lapsed. The court decides that it has lapsed.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-06
Indne nnh sncietv.

This evening occurs the annual of "Old Hiram Lodge No. l." on which occasion the officers elect for the ensuing year will be in stalled, addresses from several prominent members of the order, and the annual supper will be eaten Several officers of the Grand Lodge of sthis State and others from abroad will be present. The installation ceremony will be performed by Past Grand Master William Wallace Lee of Meriden.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-01-06
Arm Crushed While Coupling.

Frank Holmes, brakeman in the employ of the New London Northern railroad, had his arm crushed between the bunters of two freight cars while coupling in the yard at New London Tuesday afternoon. He found the bone of the upper arm crushed, and the flesh badly bruised. Holmes is young man and has been on the road only two months.
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Thursday Morning, Jan. 6. 1881.
NEW ADYERTTsEMENTs TO.DAY

 Cloaks--At Bretzfelder's Cloaks and Mantles-J. N. Adam Co Crescent Olives, ete.-E. E. Hall Son. Cash Buys Cheap-D. M Welch Son. Eighmie Patent Shirt-T. P. Merwin, Ladies' Sleeveless Jackets-At Franks. Lost-Dog-111 Franklin Street. LampB-51O State Street. Monitor Ofl-395 State Street. Meeting-Yale National Bank. Notice-St. Joseph's Young Mems Society. N Y. N. k. R. R. Bonds-Bunnell& Scranton. Pushes Reduced-J. N. Adam & Co. Probate Notiee-Eatate of Eliza Donnen. Report-M -Merchants' National Bank Report-New Haven County National Bank. Report-Second National Bank Teeth--G. H. Gidney. Veterans Promenade-L -Loomis' Temple Wanted-Box Makers-Mayer, Strouse x Co. Wanted Girl-3H Orange Street. wanted-Rooms-"I M." Wanted Foreman-F Fuller Buggy Co. Wanted -Girl-29 Wooster Street. Wanted Situation-6 60 Grand Street. Wanted-Situation- -Housekeeper. Wanted Situation-62 York Street. Wanted Situation-91 Olive Street. Winter C1oakings-J. N. Adam Co.
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Fine Stationery, at Coan's.
 A Living Clock.
 The human system is kind of machine. If one part is seriously out of order the whole goes wrong. The blood in circulation is the handspring. Keep this all right and you will not suffer from kidney and liver dis orders, piles and constipation. And in offer ing you Dr. Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy'' as the most successful regulator of the hu- man machine ever discovered, we oblige the sick and suffering more than we oblige Dr. Kennedy. Invest one dollar for bottle at the store, or walk all the way to the doctors office in Rondout, N. Y., rather than not get it. d31 12td&w2dp . Silver-plating table ware speciality. Door trimmings removed, plated and replaced same day. c. Cowles & Co.,, 47 Orange street. d29 lot
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THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

Indications.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFIoER,S 2
 WAEHINaToN. D. O., Jan. 6-1 A M ) For New England, cloudy weather and rain or snow, north to east winds becoming variable, falling barometer and slight rise in temperature For the Middle States cloudy weather and rain, va riable winds generally northeast to southeast slight rise in temperature during the day, and falling followed by rising barometer.
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Police Notes.

A fellow who was arrested for drunken ness last evening was started on his way to the station house from Congress avenue. At the corner of Church and Chapel streets he Ssfippgd the policeman and ''scooted." When last seen he was in the vicinity of the town pump, corner of George and State streets, heading for the lighthouse.
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asthma, with which she had suffered for fifty

years.
 Lynde Harrison, of Guilford, signahzed his first day in the House this year by intro ducing bill to repeal the e'color blind" law. It was tabled, on his motion, and he will speak on it. Senator Colt also introduced a similar resolution in the Senate, which was referred to the Railroad committee Hurt ford 7fanes
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Fine Stationery, at Coan's.

good stock of poultry. prime quality, al F. s. Andrew $ Co.'s, stalls 35 and 36 City Market
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Entertainments.

WIDOW BEDOTT.
 The appearance of Neil Burgess at CarlPs Opera House on Friday and Saturday even ing, with grand matinee on Saturday after. noon, as Widow Bedott will not be forgotten. A splendid cast is promised and the enter tainment will be fine one. Reserved seats at Loomis'.
 JANE CooAdBs.
 This evening Jane Coombs will appear at Carll's Opera House in the splendid comedy Engaged" She will be supported by a first class company and the entertainment will be one worthy of the support of the public. Reserved seats should be secured at Loomis' this morning, as the house will be crowded.
 READING TONIGHT
 This evening Miss Nella F. Brown, of Bos- ton, will give readings at Dwight Place church. fine entertainment is anticipated owing to Miss Browns record in her art, and a very attractive vocal and instrumental pro- gramme is offered, with Miss Gaffney, Miss Phelps and MT. Parmelee, Miss Brown and Mir. Smith assisting. The entertainment begins at 8.
 FAKIR OF AVA.
 Another large company greeted the Falir of Ava and Winston, the humorist, at Peck's Grand Opera House last evening The per- formance gave general satisfaction. The fol- lowing persons drew valuable presents Owen smith, employe of the Empire Transporta- ton company, elegant watch; George Futile, PTS Howard avenue, barrel of flour; Robert Miller, 65 Center street, fifty dollar sewing machine. The committee appointed by the audience to distribute the presents were MT. Charles Dornan, Frank A. Hermance, as- sisted by Miss Dora Cleveland. Among the valuable presents this evening is $40 cham Der set
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The bargains in winter cloakings and ulster cloths now offered by J. F. Adam < O. sur pass everything else of the kind in the city ja6 2t
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The place to buy poultry and meats is at F. S. Andrew & Co. $, stalls 35 and 36 City Market. Low prices, good quality d31 ct
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A large lot of mems all wool coats, very fine, selling at $4.5O each former prices, $7, $S and $1O. New Haven One Price Clothing Co.,, 105 Church street. j5 2t
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Holiday goods at Smith & Stone's.
 Dr. Shears sold here 1881 bottles Superla. tive. Cures rheumatism, etc. 1 Sylvan avenue
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Great Sacrifice i'm CIoaks.

Great Sacrifice i'm CIoalxS.
 Having larger stock of C1oaks than we should have at this season of the year, we offer the balance of our Ladies' Misses and Children's Cloaks at much less than cost. Such an opportunity has never been offered to the people before. BRETzFELDER,
 Ja6 IFS 1tw SIP Chapel street.