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Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

At about half past one o'clock yesterday afternoon, water boy on the Canal railroad, named Howard Busse, living in Westfeld, Mass, started to cross the track at the new depot in front of an incoming train on the New York railroad. He did not notice the train. In some way one foot caught between the rail and plank and the train struck him. the wheels mashing the toes and tearing off the flesh of the foot, leaving the cords and tendons exposed. He was also injured in the shoulder. The accident was witnessed by a number of persons. The boy was removed to the hospital. He is son of Howard Davis Busse. of Westfeld
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Governors Horse Guards.

Out of the entire company of the Govern or's Horse Guard, who participated in the target shoot last Saturday, only 27 hit the target. The company had 50 many prizes given them that they had to double up and each of the lucky marksmen received two. The commissioned officers furnished an ele. gant gold badge worth $50, to be competed for yearly. On Saturday it was shot for for the first time and was won by c. H. Dillon. .of Wethersfeld. -H0rtf07d Tunes.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Old Papers.

In the house in Milford lately occupied by were found many old papers and documents. Among them were the bills of the parties who built the State House in this city An other was an old document appointing one James Thompson as first sergeant in the Con- tinental army. It was dated Sept. f. 1776. This house was the residence Gov. Charles H. Pond, of this State
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners were in secret session yesterday, to consider, as is under stood, the system of graduated licenses as has been the custom in former years. It is stated that the Board will make no difference in price of beer and liquor licenses this year, and they may increase the price. as they have the right to do. It is understood that no de- cision was reached in regard to the matter until the next meeting.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Mfssfon Work.

The meeting of the Connecticut branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Mis- sions was held Tuesday in St. Johns church, Stamford, and was largely attended. Ad- dresses were delivered by Right Rev. Alex ander Garrett, bishop of northern Texas. the Rev. .Archdeacon Kirkbey, of British Colum- bia, and others, and a very interesting meet ing was the result
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Enneraiin West Haran

The funeral of the late Elizur Pond took place yesterday forenoon from the late resi- dence of deceased, on Railroad avenue. It was large funeral. Among others present were J. B. Sargent. in whose employ MT. Pond had served for 12 years as superin- tendent of the blacksmithing department, having 100 men under his charge. There were elegant floral tributes from the men, in token of their deep and sincere regard for the deceased, who was generous to fault, as well as very able man in his department |; also from Anawan Lodge of Freemasons, to which deceased belonged, there was fine anchor, and the lodge was present in a body. The bearers were present and past officers of the lodge, viz, Joseph Andrews, Frederick W. Bishop, James B. Reynolds, John M. Baldwin, Theodore Cartwright and George Warner. The remains were brought to the new depot, this city, and taken to New Brit ain on 8 special car and accompanied by about forty persons, where the interment took place. Mir. Pond was member of the Masonic Mutual Benefit association and his family will get $2,OOO.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
VOL. xLIx.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday Morning. Oct. 20. 1881.


NEW ADVERTISEMENT 1'O-DA Auction sale-At Malieys. Blankets-J. N Adam k Co. Boston Museum Co.-Cs lls Opera House. Country Roard-Miss Satchwell. New Goods-J. N. Adam Co. Eighmis Patent Shirt-T. P Merwin. Embroidered Handkerchiefs-J. N. Adam Co. Exhibition Week-At Malley's F1our-Leigh Brca Fringes-J. N. Adam & Co. For Rent-Merwin's Real state Office. For Sale-House-55 Daggett Street. Furniture Cretonnes-J N. Adam Go. Grand Opening-At Malley's. G1oves-J. N. Adam q Co. Hoods SarsaparillA-At Druggists. Knit Hoods-J. N. Adam & Co. Ligse Ru1f1ipg-J. N: Adam & Go. New Department-EdWar ard Mailcy. PlAtt's Buckwheat-E. E. Hall x Son. Probate Notice-Estate of Jacob F. Honold. Platts Buckwheat Flour-S. H. Street Co. Political Notice-Third Ward Republicans Political Notice-Fourth Ward Republicans. Political Notice-Fifth. Ward Republicans. Political Notice-Sixth Ward Republicans. Scarlet UnderweRr-At Malleys. Scarlet Underwear-J N. Adam Co. Smoked Sa1mon-D. s. Cooper. Sweet Eotatoes-J H. Kearney. Table Linens-J. N. Adam & Co. Underwear-At Malley's.
 Wanted-Corset Outter-"Corsets." Wanted-Rooms with Board-"G. w." Wanted-Situation-5 Silver Street. wanted-Situation-2 Hamilton Street. Wanted-Situation-7 Library Street. Wanted-Situation-2 Bishop Street. Wanted-Situation-20 Franklin Street. Wanted-Situation-13 William Street. Wauted-Situation-1 Franklin Street. Wanted -Situation-265 Hamilton Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

Trotting at MeadOyvside Park Under the
 Auspices of the Derby Driving AssOcia-
 EfOmo
 There were two trots over the Meadowside Park at Milford yesterday afternoon for offered by the Derby Driving association, of which MT. A. F. sher wood is secretary and MT. Robert O. Gates is presi dent
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
HvmanenI.

The wedding ceremony which united Mr. W. W. Sperry and his wife Lbbie N Jones in the bonds of matrimony took place last evening at the residence of MT. E. B. Jones, father of the bride. Both bride and groom have very wide circle of friends in this city, and many are the well wishes they have re- ceived. Many very beautiful wedding gifts were displayed in MT. Jones' cosy parlors last evening. MT. and Mrs. Sperry took the evening train for New York and will visit Washington before they return.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
The Steamer Charleston.

There was rumor last evening that the steamer Charleston had arrived at Yorktown, but later information did not confirm it. The steamer was, however, delayed twelve hours In starting and encountered rough weather. 50 that good judges were of the opinion that she would not be due, under the circum- stances, until sometime last nieht.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
PARanmAls

George Leek, jr., left this city, Monday, for Peoria, H., for the improvement of his health, and if benefited nay take up his residence there.
 Rev. George W. Fisher has 8 complete
 model of the Hebrew tabernacle of his own construction. He has lectured regarding it
 before various gatherings, and it was exhibit
 ed before the State conference of Congrega-
 tional churches at Winsted yesterday.
 Philip Phillips, assisted by his son, will
 give concert at the North Methodist church,
 Hartford, November 15.
 Edward Loomis, of Hartford, in days
 shooting at Columbia, brought down twenty
 three squirrels, five cartridges, woodcock, rabbit and quail E. B. Dix, well known Hartford natter, enters into wedlock this afternoon with Miss Nora E., daughter of Lorenzo Lamb, of that city.
 Dr. Russell, of Hartford, offers reward of $1 ,00o for the person who assaulted Miss Rogers at his house. David A. Wells has been elected president of the Delta Upsilon fraternity to succeed the late President Garfield The fraternity held It's forCy-SeVentn annudA confenGIon AG Dro"A University, Providence, R. l.. yesterday. Ressiter Johnson was to deliver poem. Rev. Heman H. Barbour, of Jersey City, is visiting in Norwalk for rest from his duties
 Wm. D. Gregory, secretary of the air field County Agricultural society, is serious ly i'll, having had relapse. President A. D. White, of Cornell Universi- ty, who has relinquished the Berlin mission. has entered into bonds with the trustees of that University not to accept any political office for four years. Civil Engineer Benjamin Franklin Chand- Ter, United States Navy, an old officer of the corps, has been detached from the New Lon- don station and placed on the retired list of the navy.
 Miss R. McNulty's fall and winter opening l E aE l Q Q.asxa a.&,.S laes,,
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Drowned.
A former dry goods dealer

A former dry goods dealer in Hartford, named J. M. Goodhue, late of St. Louis, was drowned a few days ago at Canaan, N. H. He was 55 years old and a native of New Hamp- shire. While out in boat alone fishing the boat was capsized. It is supposed he was seized with fit. He leaves wife and son.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
"hn "Sll IA

Among the names mentioned for the posi- tion of Chief of Police of Hartford are ex- Sheriff Seymour, Judge Collyer, Captain George s. Bill, Major Kennedy, Captain Sluyter, Police Officer Frank Martin, Henry E. Burton, F. P. Leopard, United States Mar shal Bates and Major T. c. Swan, and there are probably as many more
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

Flannel dress goods continue in great de mand, and we have most complete assort ment in all the fashionable dark shades, anG in every grade of quality. At present we are able still to offer all the makes we have a, the same prices as hitherto. but the cost has increased, and our retail prices Cbeing marked on very close margin of proft) may ere long be forced up. J. N. ADAM $ Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

We have opened, under the jurisdiction ot Wm. Il. Julian, of New York, the largest i'm, porter and manufacturer of human haiI goods in the United States. an extensive hair goods department where ladies can pro- cure anything ready-made or made to order at 50 per cent. less than the usual prices charged by other dealers. Respectfully,
 E. VALLEY.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Turpenf1ne ana NTad Dogs.

Perhaps the most singular use of turpen- tine remains to be told. It is found, says our informant, to be 8 sure preventative of hydrophobia, after person has been bitten by mad dog. Among the cases cited is one in East Hartford, where lady was bitten and terribly torn by dog unquestionably street foaming at the mouth, and biting and Enapping at every creature. He had to be killed. The lady's husband poured turpen- tine into the wounds, and no i'll effects have ever followed from her injuries, although some years have elapsed. HGstford Iinaes
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O11r nlona nf hI1ainaSc i.

Our place of business is not a ''World's Fair'' nor an Exhibition Palace," but simply large dry goods store, in which cus- toners can always find first class merchan- disc as cheap as, and very often cheaper than, the same quality of goods can be bought in any other place. We have been hard at work for weeks buying and receiv- ing all that is most desirable in new fall goods, and we can now show very fine stock at our usual low cash prices.
 J. N. ADAM x Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Republfcans--Fifth Ward

The Republican voters of the Fifth ward are noti fed that meeting will be held at the store of Ed ward Mckay. corner of Wooster Chestnut streefs on Friday evening October 2I, 1884, at 7SO o'clock for the purpose of electing ward committse also four delegates to the Reuublican town convention to nominate representatives. JOHN s, FoyIEF
 Chairman Republican Town Cornmiftea
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POLITICAL NOTICES.
Ranub,ic. ,x--Tbir,I w.rd,

The Republicans of this ward requested to meet at the office of c. B, Matthewman, No Insurance Building, Saturday evening, October g, at 7:3J o'clock, for electing ward committee and choose delegates to the town convention.
 Per order Chairman
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

The Carreno-Donaldi concert at the New Haven Opera House this evening should be largely attended. Madame Carreno, Madame Donaldi and Signor Ferranti are all first class artists, and they will give a programme of unusual excellence. All lovers of music ahnnld attend
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

J. N Adam & Co., have a line of very fine all wool French dress goods in the much ad- mired invisible check'' style, and in very
 desirable shades, which they offer at low
 price, quality and style considered. These goods are scarce.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
o155 Ct
Dr. D. Kennedy's ,.Favorite Remedy''

Dr. D. Kennedy's 'sFavorite K emedy'' has been successfully used by thousands It will build up system which has been run down by overwork. It is the thing for the student and literary man to have at hand, and should be in the home of every mechanic. ''Favorite Remedy is economical, safe, and pleasant. Buy it and try it; or, if you need advice as well, write to Dr. Kennedy who is in active practice as surgeon and physician at Rondout, N. Y. For sale by all druggists
 s912d2v 2d dD
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
ANOTHER TROT.
Fatal Elevator Accident,

An old man employed in running an eleva- tor at Fosters block, Hartford, as a substi- tute for the regular man who is at York town, was killed yesterday afternoon by being crushed while at work there.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

J. N. Adam $ Co.'s business in dry goods depends, not on "grand openings and grander advertisements, but on the sterling value they give their customers every time, and on the punctual, careful and respectable manner in which it is conducted
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

We call special attention to lot of olive color English merino shirts and drawers. They are very superior grade and equal to Cartwright & Warmers goods, except that they are not fashioned. We shall sell them for $2. co per set, worth $500.
 E. VALLEY.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

Patent leather pumps, Kossuth slippers, and embroidered house slippers. Gentlemen's sizes. w B. FENN X Go. Gentlemen's alligator skin slippers. Soft, pliable and the most durable slipper worn
 w. B. FENN $ Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Republ1cans, 4tll ward

The Republican voters of the Fourth ward are re- quested to meet on Saturday evening, Got. 22nd at 750 o'clock. at 280 West Water street, door to Taylor Sons fish market for the election of ward committee and five delegates to town convention
 Per order Ward Committee
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
SILK Over-Garments,

Having, in connection with our fur busi ness, added department for the manufac ture of silk and cloth over garments, and SC cured the services of Mir w F. Parker, W, would respectfully solicit the patronage o those in want of garments made in the lates and most approved styles.
 STEVENS & BROOKS, o15 Ct 273 Chanel street
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Rnv vour fable line

Buy your table linens of J. N. Adam & Go. Their stock is large well selected, of the best Scotch and English makes, and their prices are the lowest for such goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

We have at the present time splendid line of gents fall underwear, to which we would particularly call the attention of in- tending purchasers. Suspenders, silk and lined pocket handkerchiefs, mufHers, linen and paper collars and cuffs, woolen and cot ton hose and half hose, Cardigan jackets, &c, &c. A saving of at least 15 to 25 per cent. guaranteed. B. VALLEY.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

Children's old gold button boots Children's pink kid button boots Children's blue kid button boots. Children's black kid button boots. Children's strap sandals
 Chlldren's spring heeled button boots Children's French kid button boots. Children's pebbled goat button boots. Children's kid slippers.
 Wallace B. Fenn $ Go. offer the larges line of children's shoes at retail in New Eng land
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Attention. RaiIroad Men,

suffered more than year from indiges- tion. I was very bilious, occasionally having dumb chill, followed by levers, which pros trated me. took Simmons Liver Regulator and am a we'll man. A. H. H1eHrowER,
 o19 6d1w Conductor c. k. R., Ga.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
RepubIfcnns--Sixth War,I.

quested to meet at the store of William Coolidge No SS Greene streetEon Friday evening" October 2l at o'clock, sharp for the purpose of electing ward committee delegates to the town convention and to do any other business necessary at said meeting.
 Per order.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Ladies' Land League Fair.

The contest for the silver ice pitcher at the Land League bazar Hast evening was excit ing. It lay last evening at the close of the voting between Joseph Porter, William Geary and J. J. Kennedy for first place, fol lowed closely by Hugh J. Reynolds, J. B. Sargent, Captain Thomas O'Brien and F. Fitzgibbons.
 For the rife the names of WIT. J. Clark, Thomas Callahan, John Reynolds, Second ward, led. The name of Daniel Colwen wal withdrawn.
 For the gold-headed cane the leading names were Captain M. F. Brennan and Captain F. w, Tiesino.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Exhibition Week at Malley's-Large
 Transaefion in Blankets.

Gentlemen's scarlet underwear.
 J. N. ADAM & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

J. N. Adam & Go. have another very cheap lot of Lisse rufhing. Such value is not to be obtained elsewhere.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

Buy your blankets of J. N. Adam & Co That is the safe place to trade if you want g sterling, honest article and don't want to pay too much for it. o2O 2t
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

J. N. Adam & Co., soc. 3-button kid glove in new fall shades is the best bargain of the kind in town
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Exhibition Week at MalIey's

Embroidered and hemstitched handlzer- chiefs in new and pretty designs at moderate prices. J. N. ADAM & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

All wool sacques. We shall put on sale this morning 50 of the above garments in five different styles at $5 each, positively less than the buttons and cloth of the same cost the manufacturers E. MALLEY
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

Misses and children's ''common sense" school shoes with broad soles and toes and low fiat heels.
 oct15 5t W R FFNS & Co
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

J. N. Adam & Co., have the best assortment of fringes, gimps, ornaments, girdles, &c., in the city. Shaded fringes with cords and tasSels to match
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
NIANTIc. Oct i
Water Boy TerribIv Hurt.

c. P. Sturtevant was nominated for Sena. tor by the Republicans in the Eleventh dis. trict to dav
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

A variety of new furniture cretonnes an6 prints. J. N. ADAM & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20

Note.-Be suspicious of persons who rec ommend any other article as 'aiust as goods and take nothing else but Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-20
Ladies, Furs.
Ladies' Furs. Extra inducements offered to early buyers of Seal Sacques, DoImans or Circulars at
 STEVENS & BROOKS, o15 St 273 Chapel street.

o15 St 273 Chapel street. Wallace B. Fenn & Go. sell ladies' kid handmade house ties for one dollar and thirty three cents ($1. .33E
 Ladies' opera slippers sold byw B. Fenn E Go. at 98 cents.
 A large lot of the s'anti-squeak' French goat button boots, all widths, ladies' sizes, at one dollar and ninety-five cents ($1.95)-
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Ladies' fine French kid handmade house and street button boots the most comforta- ble boot in market.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Ladies' embroidered sGrecian'' sandal slippers. W. B. FENN $ Go. Ladies' patent leather pumps, the 'latest' dress slipper. W. B. FENN & Go. Ladies' cloth top kid. foxed button, all widths. W. B. FENN & Go. A new style of ladies' French kid ssOx-
 W. B. FENN & Go. Ladies' cork sole, straight. goat button boots-"common seam last.''
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co., Josephine" and ,'vassar" Ties, French and American kid. W. B. FENN lE Co., Ladies' Pebbled Goat, Opera Toe, French heeled Button Boots, $3. 50.
 WALLACE B. FENN G Go. Edwin C. 'tBunt's' French goat stcommon sense' button boots, French kid house boots, pebbled goat stout boots and Spanish last, party boots, are not excelled for durability by those of any maker We have exclusive sale nf fFRurt1CD hOnfS o;E WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Dutch woven, fancy lined, high and low shoes, for invalids and swollen feet, the soft est narrow shoe in the market
 w. B. FENN & Go. Quilted carriage boots and quilted house shoes for ladies' use W. B. FENN < Go. French sPomade'' for ladies' kid shoes. w. B. FENN & Go. In our window large lot of ladies' fine sandal slippers and Newport ties, at one dol lar and thirty-three cents Many of them cost us two dollars each pair, and are but slightly solled. WALLACE B. FENN &5 Go. Gentlemen's pointed toe laced and button shoes, with light blue, dark blue and dark brown cloth tops, full patent leather trim mings, the most stylish shoe worn. WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Dark red Russia and Russett leather top- pointed lace shoes, the new style w. B. FENN $ Go. ':Lawn Tennis" shoes for ladies and gen. tlemen. WALLACE B. FENN 8 Go. ''Marshall's" celebrated lace and button shoes at one-half the cost of handmade shoes. All widths and sizes for gentlemen $ wear. WALLACE R. FENN S5 Go. Patent leather pumps, Kossuth slippers, and embroidered house slippers. Gentlemen's sizes. w. B. FENN & Go. Gentlemen's alligator skin slippers Soft, pliable and the most durable slipper worn W. B. FENN $ Go. Gentlemen's broad French toe shoes in all styles, for tender feet
 W. B. FENN & Go. Misses cloth top French kid nehhlad ooat
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Exhibition Week at MaIIey's

100 dozen gents medicated all wool scarlet shirts and drawers. A superior quality at $1.25, $1.5O, $1.75 and $1.95. We are also selling good scarlet wool shirts and drawers
 at S5 and 95c. that cannot be purchased else where for less than $1.25
 EDWARD MALLEY.
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THE WEATHER RECORD.
] .ficAtf0nH.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE THE OHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 WILMINGTON, D. O., Oct. 20-1 A. N. For the New England States, fair weather, winds shifting to southerly. lower barometer tempe rature.
 For the Middle States, fair weather, variable winds lower barometer, stationary or higher tempe ratrre.
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Yale Athletic Games.
The Contests at Hamilton Park Yester- day.

The Contests at Hamilton Park Yester-
 day.
 The Yale Athletic association has never held more successful meeting than that of yesterday afternoon. All the games on the programme came of except the hurdle race.
 At quarter to o'clock the contestants for the 10O-yards dash were called to the start. The entries were: W. J. Badger, 's2; F. o. Darling, 's2; c. R. Corwith, 'Ss !; H. s. Brooks, '85; R. s. McCreery, '85. Won easily by Brooks in 104 sec., quarter of a second better than the record.
 For the standing broad jump there were three entries :: Strong, 's2, S.. Lamar, '85 {; Beach, 's3. Won by Strong-9 it. in.
 Next was the half-mile run for men com peting. Everit, 's2, s.; Carr, 's3 Kirk ham, 's4, s.; Foster, 's5. Won by Kirkham in min. Il sec.
 For the 220 yards dash there were SIX entries: Badger, 's2; Folsom, 'S3; Key. holds, 'S4; Darling, '82; c. Smith, 'S3 Brooks, 's5. Won by Brooks in 239 sec. o. H. Briggs, L. S., threw the hammer s2 feet, beating by over 10 feet his competitors, Guillon, T. S., and A. Smith, 'S3. The 40 yards dash was won by Balsey, 'S3, in 574 sec. Kirkham, 's4, S., second The running high jump was an interesting | affair. It proved tie between Skinner, '83, s., and Boltwood, '83, at it. H. in. The other contestants were Billings, 'S2: Jones, '93; Phelps, 's4. Putting the shot was won by Murkland, T. 1 s., who threw it 31 1t. fl in; J. H. Briggs, '85, 31 it. 3& in.
 The mile run between Craul, '83, and 1 Kirkham, '84, s., was won by Kirkham in 5 I min. 40 sec.
 The best race of all was the one mile bicycle race, which was prettily won by Vincent, 1855, in min. 274 sec.
 Referee-W. c. Camp, M
 Judges-Badger, '82; Rogers, 's8; Law renee, 'S4; Storrs, '85, s.
 Timers-Pollock, '82; Knapp, 's2.
 Starter-Darling, 82.
 The Bonner will be out on Saturday
 Mir. Pfeiffer will probably row again in the Harvard crew next year.