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Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
The Sale of POfsOns.

Beginning with next Tuesday, druggists or
other persons are forbidden to sell certain
poisons without plainly labelling them and
keeping record of the purchasers name
the date of the sale and the quantity sold
The law provides that: Every person who shall
sell arsenic, strychnine or prussia acid shall
afix to the package sold by him a label plain
ly marked with his name. date of sale and
the word stpoisen," and shall enter in a
book kept by him for that pur-
pose the name of the purchaser,
the date of the sale and the quantity
sold which book shall be open for public
inspection, carefully preserved, and when he
shall close his business or remove from the
town in which such business is carried on, or
when said book shall be filed with such en-
tries, it shall be deposited by him in the
Office of the town clerk of the town in which
he may conduct his business; and any
person who shall violate the preceding pro-
visions of this section, or who, when pur-
chasing the articles herein named, shall give
false or fictitious name to the vender there
Of shall be fined not less than $40 nor more
than 300.
The Pharmaceutical association is talking
of having druggists adopt a uniform book.
None have yet, SO far as known, been pre-
pared. The commissioners to license drug
gists will hold their first meeting in Hartford
next Tuesday.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

The commencement exercises of the Yale
School of the Fine Arts took place yesterday
morning at II O'Clock. The graduates were
six in number, viz:
Cornelia F. Allan, New Haven.
Fannie @. Burr, Monroe.
Emma E. HILL New Haven.
Emma G. Banks, New Haven.
Gecrgiana Ayres, Nisntic.
William Il. Jewett, New Haven.
Frederic T. Langzettel, of this city, won
the prize for the composition on. the '.Prodi-
gal Son. His piece was in oil and repre-
sented the prodigal in remorseful attitude
with bowed head, sitting in the shadow of q
rock
The students and professors ate lunch at
the residence of Prof. Salisbury, and in the
evening took tea at Prof. Weir's.
In the evening the grand reception took
place and was as usual brilliant social oc-
casion. There was very large gathering
An elegant display of flowers and foliage
plants added to the scene. Excellent music
by select orchestra was provided. Scores
of private and public carriages were in requi-
sition by the visitors. After the reception
reunion of the New York alumni was held
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
Fair Haven.

DIR. Thompson is having a handsome and
| substantial fence built in front of his resi-
dence, corner of East Grand and Atwater
streets.
No brick yet having been received, the
masons have not yet resumed work on the
foundations for the parochial school edifice.
The brick men are very busy getting out new
brick
Every little while the Shore Line depot is
broken into in the night time. Tuesday
night, after not having been disturbed in sew
eral months, the depot was again attacked,
probably by boys. A pane of glass was
knocked out near the Office entrance, and an
attempt made to force back the bolt but it
did not work, an extra fastening which had
been put on defying the marauders When
caught, Judge Sheldon will make it warm for
the law breakers.
A very fine portrait of the late Norman
Lee Hart, long prominent in mercantile life
in Philadelphia, and brother of Rev. Burdett
Hart, the esteemed pastor of the First church,
has been painted by H. I. Thompson, the
artist of this city, and is now in the posses
sion of Rev. Mr.. Hart 1t is fine work
. While Mrs Beach, widow lady living in
Fair Haven East, vas at church Sunday, her
house was entered and robbed of $15 in
money, and several locks were badly tam
pered with and other mischief DONE One of
Mrs. Beach's best dresses was also cut into
pieces
The Ladies' Aid society of the First church
have engaged the Peak sisters, who gave an
entertainment at the church some time ago,
to give another this evening for tho benefit
of the society's treasury. The sisters give
very pleasing entertainment consisting of
singing, recitations, etc. No doubt many
will attend.
The second of the floats built for the new
coal transportation company was launched
Tuesday. The first was put afioat last Sat
urday. Both now lie off Woodward's coal
wharf, where they will wait to receive on
board their machinery, which is being made
at the Bigelow shops, and which will be ready
In about month. The floats were built by
ex-City Father Langley. The company win
now have eight or ten coal boats made also at
Grapevine Point Mr.. Langley has con-
tracted to build them also. part will be of
$50 tons capacity, the rest of 400 tons. The
work will be commenced upon them soon as
part of the company's lumber from the South
so long delayed on the way, owing to adverse
winds and weather, has come 1t is from
Florida and other parts of the South, consist |
ing of southern pine and some spruce. All |
;he boats will be built at the Point.
Monday evening the concluding meeting !
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
Dedication of Church.

The dedication of the Baptist church, An
sonia, took place Tuesday afternoon, the ex-
ercises being continued in the evening. At
the afternoon service the formal delivery of
the deed, therefore, became but part in the
regular exercises Rev A. j. Sage, presi
dent of the convention, of Hartford, presid-
ed throughout the day. The afternoon exer-
cises opened with an invocation by Rev. A.
81. Ball of Fair Haven, when the choir sang
an anthem, 80, Be Joyful in the Lord and
Rev. R. E. Whittemore, of Clinton, read
scripture lesson. Prayer was then offered
by Rev Mr.. Hubbard, Of Danbury q hymn
was then sung. and Rev. A. G. Palmer, of
Stonington, delivered the dedicatory sermon.
His text was Mark 21:22-"The Sabbath was
made for man and not man for the Sabbath. -
George Gehring, of the church society, the
first man baptized in the Baptist faith in An
sonia, which event took place seven years ago
in the presence of about 800 persons who
stood on the race bank, and out of which
event the present church enterprise grew,
presented the church with a Bible which was
received by the pastor, Rev. FL Dickinson,
in few appropriate remarks.
Mr.. Dickinson then made statement of
the financial condition of the society. The
total cost of the church has been over $21,-
600. The church was dedicated free from
debt.
The dedicatory prayer was by Rev. G. W.
Folwell. Next the dedication hymn was
sung. It neat little poem written for
the occasion by Miss Sadie Palmer, daughter
of Rev. A. G. Palmer mentioned above, and
was sung to ''America'
The evening exercises opened with we'll
sung trio. 30, Power Benefcent," by Mrs.
Clark, of Waterbury. and Messrs J. L.
North and II. C. Knerr. of Ansonia Rev
Mr.. Randall, of Thompson, read the lesson
and made the opening prayer, after which an
anthem, Il was Glad" was sung Rev. T.
A. T. Hanna. of Plantsville, and Rev. Mr..
Sampson, of this city, made addresses Be-
side the above part of the exercises were
solo by J. L. North, addresses by Hon
Joseph Story, of Boston, and Rev. Mr.. Pog-
son, of Bridgeport, remarks by the pastor
and benediction by Rev. A. G. Palmer, D. D.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
A Happy Surprise at the Church of the
Messiah.

/ Last evening at the Church of the Messiah,
toward the close Of a strawberry and ice
cream reception, the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Hough
ton, addressed the assembly. 1t was general
ly known that an event in the nature of a
surprise was to occur and all were awaiting
with much pleasureable anticipation the de-
nouement The pastor confronted Mr.. John
Mccarthy, so long director of the music at
the church, and a lady by his side, soon to
be his bride, Miss Kate M. Allen, and in ad-
mirably chosen words presented them with a
large case containing a number of sets of
solid silver spoons, in token of the
high regard entertained for Mr.. Mccarthy
by the church, and as a small token of appre-
citation of his usefulness and services; as also
of regard for the lady by his side. Mr..
Mccarthy, with a heartfelt expression of
thanks, called upon Judge Sheldon, who adj
mirably responded as spokesman. Mr.. Nc
Carthy goes to Hartford to attend the annual
meeting of the Army of the Potomac, and
thence to Burnettstown, Mass, the horie of
Miss Allen, where they will be married.
They will then go to Indianapolis, Mr..
Mccarthy being a delegate to the annual
meeting of the National Encampment, Grand
Army of the Republic after which returning
they visit Saratoga, where Mr.. Mccarthy at
tends the annual national temperance con-
vention.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
Death of George ID Nettleton.

Many will regret to hear of the death of
George D. Nettleton, of Morris Cove, which
took place Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock.
His age was 60. He built the Cove House at
Morris Cove, and conducted it very success
fully for many years. At one time he was
proprietor of the Phoenix Hotel, Fair Haven.
He died of an affection of the nervous sys-
tenn. He leaves son, Dr. George E. Nettle-
ton, of this city, the well known dentist, and
daughter.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
HtIIman,s Ice Crea ~.

This delicious and justly celebrated cream
has long been in great demand with the pub
lie. Made from the purest materials, it has
steadily won its way in the estimation of the
people and at the present time is rated as
being perfect in every respect. Mr.. Hill
man spares no pains in the manufacture of
ice cream and CONNECTIONS, of which he makes
and keeps on hand complete assortment
He will continue to use none but irst-class
materials in the manufacture of his goods.
See his advertisement
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

DIR. w. II. Andrews. of Milford. started

DIR. W. H. Andrews, of Milford, started on
western trip last week.
United States Senator Hawley passed
through the city yesterday bound home
Evangelist E. W. Bliss began series of
religious meetings in New London Tuesday
evening.
Lewis H. Hyde, of Yale '76 and native
of Norwich, has been admitted to the bar of
New York
Ex-Mayor l. W. sperry is very much i'm
proved and will be able to get out again in
day or two.
Mrs. George B. Grinnen and daughter, of
Milford, are soon expected home from their
trip to Europe.
I. G. Smith, of Milford. 4 in partnership
in Birmingham with John R. johnson, cf
West Haven. in the livery bAsiness.
Professor William Dwig@ Whitney. Of
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
For additional Local News see 4th page.
LOCAL NEWS.


nFAOA AcAbAOHs
1t is expected that Generals Hancock and
Couch will attend the reunion of the Army of
the Potomac in Hartford this month.
Rev. George L. Hunt, of Mystic, has &C
cepted a call from the Hoboken Baptist
church, New Jersey, and entered upon his
duties.
The list of owners of licensed dogs pre-
pared by the Town Clerk was turned over to
the Town Agent yesterday. 1t embraces
about $50 names.
General Colin NJ Ingersoll made trial
trip of his little steam launch yesterday
morning up Mill river from the harbor to the
vicinity of the Whitney armory.
The regular meeting of the New Haven
County Farmers club will be held at room
No. 10 Sheffield Hall, Friday, June 8, at p.
m. Subject, the friends and enemies that
nature gives the farmer.
Flowers for the hospital will be received
between and O'Clock to day at the rooms
of the Young Mems Christian association. 1t
will help in the distribution if they are ar
ranged in small bouquets.
The Church of the Messiah, in this city
has arranged fof an immense picnic to High
Rock Grove July IA. The Universalist
churches in Meriden, Middletown and Bridge
port have voted to join in. The American
brass band has been engaged.
Ex-Alderman William H. Fagan one of the
proprietors of the McDonough House, Mid
dletown, was married at Providence, r. l.,
yesterday to Miss Gussie Austin. of that
city. The happy pair will spend two weeks
in travelling and visiting places of interest.
Mr.. ]. P. Bogart, the surveyor engaged by
the State fisheries commission to make the
survey of the oyster grounds in the Sound,
has begun active operations. On Tuesday
he was engaged in running the meridian line
from the terminus of the Milford and STRAIT
ford boundary line to the State line through
the Sound. small steamer is being en-
ployed in the work.
The following sheriff's deputies have given
the bond required ($1O, OOO) and have quail.
fed as by record in the Office of the clerk of
the Superior Court William S. Hull, Madi-
son Henry D. Lindsey, Branford Samuel
A. Miles, Milford William E. Higgins, New
Baven George A. Stevens deputy jailer),
New Haven Elisha Hart, Guilford; Theo-
dore F. Wheeler, Southbury; James Fl. Peck,
Orange.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
Methodist Appointments.

The appointments by Presiding Elder Rev.
George A. HubbeIl, of the New Haven Dis
trict. New York East M. E. Conference, for
June are as follows:
June 1, wethersheld 2, Hartford, First church !;
3, Hartford. Windsor avenue; As, Seymour 5,
Bethany and westville; 6, New Haven, George
street Z, New Hav n, East Pearl street; g. New
Haven St. John street 0, Hamden; 10, Manga
tuck; 1I-12, seymour; II. Bethany; IL, West
vile; 1915, New Britain preachers meeting) !;
Is, kIiddleheld; 10 Durham II, Rockland 10
10, West Haddam; 10, Higganum 10, Middletown
10, Cromwell q, Rocky Hill "a, Hartford South
Park %, Yalesville 1926, Torr1ngton; 26, Baker
vile; 26 Thomaston; a. New Haven, Chapel street
20, Ansonia; 80, Birmingham.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

Yesterdays Hartford Times says: "There
seems to be considerable tomfoolery between
matter of deciding which is the best horse.
The rae. which was announced to come off
to-day has been postponed, if, indeed, it is
not off for good. No reason was assigned
for the failure to put in an appearance" A
number of New Haven gentlemen went up
yesterday morning to see the race.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
Church Funds.

The new system of raising funds for the
charities and church debt of the Congrega-
tional church, Birmingham, was explained to
the congregation by the pastor last Sunday
morning A treasurer has been appointed
in addition to the regular church treasurer,
and regular system of bookkeeping is to be
adopted The different members have
pledged to give some stated sum every week
for a year, the amount to go to the said OBJ
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
Funeral of Florence !. Rrom,av.

The funeral of Miss Florence j., daughter
of Joseph and Eliza J. Bromley, took place
yesterday afternoon from the residence of
the parents on Lyon street. The house was
filed to overlooking with sorrowing and SYM
path;zing friends. Many of the school asso-
ciates of the deceased were present, deeply
affected by the loss of their loved young
friend. Rev. DR.. Todd pastor of the Church
of the Redeemer, oficiated. There were
very lovely floral tributes and singing by the
uchn1ara
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

Eleven car loads of strawberries passed
through yesterday bound for the Boston
market They came by the way of Harlem
river from Baltimore. A large number OF
crates of the fruit came to this city yesterday
by the baggage cars on the passenger trains.
One wholesale firm in this city sold $500
quarts of the berries yesterday.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

At Mr.. George A. Dickermans greenhouse
on Chapel street, opposite the Skiff Opera
House. great sale of plants is in progress.
There is an extensive DISPLAYS packed
full of bedding plants, which are selling off
very low. Geraniums 81 dozen. verbenas
So, 40 and so cents dozen, and all varieties
of bedding plants cheap. Basket and vase
stuff speciality baskets and vases to be
had also. Bargains that will be appreciated.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

The New York and New England Railroad
company is finishing four immense freight
engines, having four driving wheels on each
side and cylinders 22x22. They will run be-
tween Hartford and Brewster's station, be-
ing thought to be too heavy to run over the
trestle work in East Hartford. One engine
is to be ready next week
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
A Chance for the Benevolent.

John Maloney, of 239 Wallace street, lost
his wife by death yesterday. She was the
mother of six young children. The husband
is an honest, hard working coal carrier and
sadly feels his loss The wife's sickness and
death took all his money and leaves him al
most penniless, and it will be hard struggle
for him to care for his notherless children.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
The reception given yesterday afternoon by
Professor and Mrs. Salisbury to the students
of the Yale Art School will be gratefully re-
membered by them in connection with the
kindly hospitality of the host and hostess,
and the beautiful house and grounds SO ar
tistically disposed where the gathering was
held.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

J. Edward Garfield, former well known
resident of Derby, died in Aiken, South Car
DINA, last week, suddenly of heart disease
The body was brought home, and was buried
yesterday afternoon with services at st.
James church. He was for several years the
local manager of the Adams Express bust
ness in BIRMINGHAM
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
The Grand Central Hotel, Newtovvn

The Grand Central Hotel, Newtown, is
now open for the summer season. This
house needs no recommendation, as it's pat
ronage speaks for itself; also the fact that it
has the advantage of being situated in one of
the most healthful climates in New England
It has convenient railroad accommodations,
also pleasant drives and a neighboring lake,
where can be found good fishing and fine
place for rowing. To those who wish to re-
generate and spend quiet time we recon-
mend the Grand Central as . very desirable
place.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

Andre Larson, the smallpox patient in the
pest house, has the disease in the continent
form, and is very sick.
A boy and girl named Thompson, aged
two and four years, living on the north end
of Washington street, New Britain, are sick
with the smallpox and have been taken to
the pest house there.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

used '.Favorite Remedy for those Sc
we're sick-headaches spoke about, and it has
entirely cured me. You may use my name,
if you choose, among those who so freely tes-
tify to the value of your medicine I owe
tire restoration of my wonted good health to
''Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Sarah j.
Woodruff, Newburgh, N. Y. The above is
one of the many letters of the kind received
by DR.. David Kennedy, of Rondout, N. Y.
MOO 12d2w2dp
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
VOL. XIX.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday Morning, June 2. 1881.
NEW ADYERTLsEKENTS TO-DA

Alvin Joslin-Naw Haven Opera House.
Board a ID Rooms-641 State Street.
Flowers-Dirkerman-
For Rent-Furnished Room-98 Wooster Street
Grand Central Hotel-Goo. H. Browne.
Household Sewing Machine-l94 ChapeI street.
Ice Ur-aTn-At HillmAns.
Litch neld County Butter-D 8. Cooper
London Purple-Spencer Matthew'S.
Probate Notire-Estate of Stiles French.
Rtra Sberries-J. Il. Kearney.
Wanted, trl-SS Academy Street.
Wanted-Joiners-171 Grown Street.
Wanted-Errand Boy-4O Center Street.
Wanted-Cooks etc.-191 Meadow Street.
Wanted-B okkeeper-Peck Bishop.
Wanted-SituAtion 116 Davenport avenue.
Wanted SituAtfon-32 Church Street.
Wanted-S ituAtion-15 William Street
Wanted Situation-213 Willow Street.
Oak Street.
Wanted-SitnatIon-44 Liberty Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

The following is from the New Hampshi

The following is from the New Hampshire
items in the Springfield Republican:
Augustus ". Carter, salesman for Eastman, Hunt
ing Carter, of Boston, found dead in the river
at Dover yesterday. having been in the water some
time. There marks of violence on the body
Mr.. Carter was quite well known in this
city, Hartford and other parts of the State
among brush dealers, and many will regret
to hear of his death.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
sale of SaAfRs

The rental Of pews at the ST. John street
NJ. E. church took place last evening Inc
total amount represented in the sale is $500
in advance of last years sale.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

Every one that knows me knows I have
for Is years swallowed thousands of different
nostrums for dyspepsia and biliousness, all
to no good. D. r. V. G. has cured me.
Fl. P. Smith, editor Sunday Times, SYRIA
cuse, N. Y.
Guaranteed by all druggists -m28 Sd 1w
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, D. c., June al A. NJ }
For New England, slightly cooler, partly cloudy
weather. local rains winds mostly northeast station
ary variable or higher barometer.
For the Middle States, slightly cooler. partly
oou iy weather, local rains, variable winds, mostly
nor b and higher barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

for the season Of the Fair Haven East De-
batting club was held In their hall in the rear
of the Second Congregational church. It
was public meeting and many of the prom
inent men of that section, who have taken
deep interest in the club, were present, also
many ladies' The question discussed was,
''Shall the government exercise the same
control over railroads that it does over the
mails?" The negative won the day.
There was a fine wedding in the Second
congregational church last evening The.
nuptial knot was most happily tied by the
pastor Rev. Mr.. Hovey, and the happy pair
were Edwin Il. Pardee, of North Haven, and
Miss Lizzie NJ. Tyler, daughter of Mr.. and
Mes. Tyler residing on North Quinnipiac
street. The body of the church was re-
served for the family friends and guests,
the galleries for the public. One of the
largest gatherings of the season was present.
There was a large display of plants and flow
ers. Present, witnessing the beautiful scene,
was a venerable lady, Mrs. Tyler, grand
| mother of the bride, SO years of sc, occupy
| ing front seat Bride and groom are highly
esteemed and have a large circle of friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.
College Street church will hold straw
berry festival in the parlors of the church
this evening. Admission 10 cents.
ALVIN JosLN.
On Saturday evening of this week the
great comedian, Charles L. Davis, will ap-
pear at the New Haven Opera House in the
celebrated comedy in four acts entitled
calvin Joslin" The character is true rep
resentation of the New England farmer and
has been received with enthusiasm wherever
presented Mr.. Davis will be supported by
a full and powerful company. Reserved seats
are now on sale at Loomis'.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-02
Memorial Day In Milford.

Decoration day was observed finely in Mil
ford. Rev. Mr.. Grithng preached a very
able discourse on Sunday afternoon at Ply
mouth church. The church was filed to its
utmost George Van Horn Post attended.
An immense quantity of flowers was sent in
Monday forenoon, and in the afternoon flags
were at half -mast and the stores closed. Van
Horn Post, headed by drum corps, marched
to the cemetery and the graves of deceased
soldiers were strewn with flowers. After that
ceremony Charles w. Merwin announced the
programme. Rev. Mr.. Fitzgerald offered
prayer. Next came singing by quartette
and following fine addresses were delivered by
Rev S. NJ. Keller and Rev. Mr.. Pilkington
There was more singing also by the Glee
club