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Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

A vessel lying at Belle Dock is discharging
a cargo of horse shoes which go to the Win
chester armory to be melted up The vessel
brought ITO tons of the shoes. Another ves-
sci also recently brought about 100 tons.
These loads about cleaned out the big iron
yards in New York city of horse shoes. The
shoes are collected in various ways, being
brought to the yards by persons who gather
old iron in New York, Brooklyn, Newark,
Jersey City and other places. Thousands
upon thousands of them are taken from the
rem Island, New York city, to be converted
into various uses through the action of fire
and water. Occasionally shoe is found of
extraordinary size, as large as those of the
large size English draught horses
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

The mother of Rev. Father John Pagan
formerly of St. Johns R. G. church, this city,
died at Naugatuck yesterday. dispatch
was received by Col. John G. Bealy of this
city last evening announcing the fact, and
stating that the body would be taken to Prov
idence, R. L, leaving Naugatuck this morn
ing at 1915 via Bridgeport, going to Provi
dence by the 3:16 p. m. train. Col. Healy
will accompany the remains to the place of
burial. Rev. Father Pagan is at present in
Rome, whittier he went about six weeks ago
with Father Kennedy of Birmingham.
The Waterbury american of last evening
says:
MRS. Pagan, the mother of Rev. Father
Pagan, of Naugatuck, died at the Catholic
rectory in that place yesterday, aged seventy
seven years. Since her sons departure for
Europe Mrs. Pagan has been quite low spirit
ed and depressed, and has worried greatly
lest something should befall him in his dis
tant journeyings OF late she has been con-
fined to her room, but had not been regarded
as critically i'll till toward the last. The in
terment will be in Providence tomorrow"
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
College street church.

There was beautiful floral bower in the
lecture room of the College street church last
evening, arranged by the ladies for the occa-
sion-a strawberry and ice cream festival. 1t
was in the center of the hall and circular.
The flower girls stood surrounded by masses
of flowers and ferns, and above them lines of
evergreen depended from a common center
near the ceiling in every direction to the floral
masses. The evergreen lines were thickly
studded with peonies and snowballs The
festival was very successful, being numerous
ly attended A number of the Sunday school
children oficiated as walters. The funds
raised go to the recarpeting of the church.
The pastor of the church is organizing
Bible class to be conducted in conjunction
with the exercises of the Sunday school, Geo.
T. Bradley superintendent. The class will
no doubt be highly interesting and success
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

til Tuesday, when he went out with the Mer-
iden party at Stony Creek.
P. T. Barnum's Hotel, ''The George at
management of Colonel James A. Jewell, in
connection with George A. Wells.
Mrs A. s. Bolles, of Norwich. and Miss
Martha Meeker, of New Jersey, sailed from
New York for Europe, Tuesday, on the steam
er Samaria of the Cunard line
G. W. Haynes, of Haynes & Simmons,
Hartford. left Wednesday evening for a trip to
Colorado Springs, Col, for relaxation and
change, and will remain one or two months.
Mrs. Margaret B. Loomis, mother of Mrs.
Charles Bates, of Orange street, will celebrate
her one hnndredth birthday at her residence
at Town Hill, New Hartford, Conn, next
Thursday.
On Tuesday (7th) Bishop Williams will
visit Litchfeld to ordain, in st. Michaels
church, three deacons to the Office of the
priesthood. Among them is Rev. Allen E.
Beeman.
The Rev. DR.. Dodge has resigned the sec
retaryship of the State executive committee
of the Universa1ist church, and the Rev.
in his place.
Messrs Hallock & Palmer, proprietors of
the private insane and inebriate asylum in
Cromwell, have dissolved partnership. In
the future the institution will be conducted
by DIR. Hallock.
Mr.. J. B. Lobdell is seventy years old to-
day, and is. we believe, the Oldest printer in
the city with the exception of Mr.. Joseph
Barber, who is over ninety years old
Bridgeport Standard.
James Martin, formerly the first mate of
the brig George, and who was saved from a
watery grave by being picked up by the crew
of the ocean Traveller" has abandoned the
sea, and is now in the employ ofrthes Consol-
idated road, acting as brakeman.
Wednesday evening the Hon Jeremiah
Balsey and wife received the congratulations
of their friends particularly their younger
ones, on the happy circumstances under
which they celebrated their twenty seventh
anniversary of their wedding. Their home
was the scene of animated and graceful hos
pitality.-Noa7otch Bulletin.
DIR. J. FL. Vincent, who has come to this
city to reside and whose enters Yale in
the next freshman class, is the well known
president of the Chatauqua Normal School of
Languages at Chatauqua, N. Y. 1t is summer
school of renown. Mr. VIM. D. Bridge, in
| structor in photography in the school and
DIR. Vincent's private secretary, has also taken
up his residence here.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
Fire i'm WaIlingford.

The coal sheds of William Morgan, in Wal
lingford occupied by II. L. Hall, took fire
June 1. When discovered the fire had gained
considerable headway, and by the time the
fire engine had arrived the storehouse of the
Judd Manufacturing company was on fire.
Within fifteen minutes after the stream of
water was started the fire was under control
But for the large reservoir of the Judd Man
ufacturing company the engine would have
been useless, as the great depth of the wells
would have prevented their use The fire
was incendiary. The loss is not yet known
as the damage has not yet been estimated It
is understood that both parties have some in
surance
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
For other Local Matters see Sd and 4th pages.
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
This evening the Board of Education meet
and will make appointments of teachers and
fix salaries.
The second annual reunion of the Eleventh
Connecticut Volunteers will be held in Hart
ford Monday.
The two High School crews have their
rowing contest on Whitney Lake this after
noon at o'clock.
Samuel Barrett, of Georgetown, realized
$7S from the hides of animals which he
caught during last winter.
The Consolidated railroads new time table
goes into effect next Monday, and several adj
ditional conductors are to be put on
A bull belonging at the almshouse got into
the oat bin at the barn Wednesday night
and drank largely of water and died yester-
day noon.
The Harlem River and Portchester Rail
road company executed second mortgage
for 81 ,OOO, 900 Wednesday to the Farmers
Loan and Trust company.-BrIdgepor Far
nser.
Police Officer Benjamin S. jackson is to
have hearing before the Police Commission
ers next Tuesday evening on charges of using
unnecessary force in the arrest of Fayette
w. Brown.
An important addition is to be made to the
military display in Hartford on the 8th of
June. The famous Tibbitts corps of Troy,
N Y, has accepted an invitation from the
Foot Guard.
st. Mary's T. A. B. society, of Middle
town, contemplates an excursion to Meriden
June 16, to attend the first annual picnic to
be given by the Young Mems T. A. B. soci-
ETY., of Meriden.
Civil Engineer S. Butler, with Selectmen
Foote of New Haven and Augur of Hamden,
located two more boundary stones yesterday
on the Hamden line, one on Canal street and
one on Shelton avenue.
Miss Helen A. Dorman, of Stratford, and
Mr.. Walter H. Gerrish of East Haven, were
married in Stratford Wednesday morning at
o'clock at the residence of the bride. The
Rev. s. A. Seaman performed the ceremony.
On Monday evening in Litch6eld, COW
belonging to Mr.. Lyman Thorp was killed by
lightning, and large elm tree was struck in
Mrs. Catlin's dooryard. A COW was also
killed near the Lake, belonging to Mr.. An
drew Marsh.
The brigantine c.. G. Sweeney, of New
York, is discharging at Belle dock $50 tons
of coal. She is the largest brig rugged vessel
in the country, is 622 tons burthen and draws
eighteen feet of water at load line. She is
used in the oil trade mostly.
Confirmation exercises take place at the
Court street church this morning at 10
o'clock. They are always very interesting
and impressive. The church has been beau
tifully decorated with flowers for the occa-
sion. The public are cordially invited to
witness the exarcises
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

in which case the home of the sufferer,
widow named Beach, was robbed during her
absence at church of $15 in money, a loss she
was i'll able to suffer, while nearly all the
door-locks in the house were damaged, her
earrings carried off. her best dress chopped in
pieces and quantity of lard ennptied into
lot of soft-soap. The house was entered the
second time next day while she was away and
more door-locks broken and other mischief
done, including the chopping with an axe of
pile of her underclothing, collars and cuffs.
Bullets were fred into the clock and kero-
sene lamp was shattered by bullets. Other
malicious mischief was done. As yet no ar
rests have been made, but Mr.. Leete can be
depended upon for a thorough investigation
of the case
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
The State Agricultural school.

Two or three sessions of the board of di-
rectors of the State Agricultural school at
Mansfield, which was accepted by the Legis-
lature last winter. have been held recently,
but plans for the future have not been de-
cided on yet. A farmer has been appointed
to care for the farm during the summer. In
September the school will probably be
opened for the admission of pupils. T. S.
Gold of Cornwall, and Professor johnson
of New Haven, of the board of directors.
have been appointed committee to visit
successful agricultural school in Canada, for
the purpose of ascertaining the system OF
management there. They will visit Canada
this month
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

The NJ. E. church in Long Hill, having
recently been improved in appearance by a
new dress outside and thorough renovation
within, together with some material changes
in construction, will be rededicated on
Thursday, June 9th, at O'Clock p. m. Rev.
John Johns, of New York, will conduct the
dedicatory services The services in the
evening will be conducted by Rev. 81. E.
Burnes, of Birmingham. 1t is also expected
that the pastor of the church, A. Fl. Good
enough, Rev. N. T. Merwin, pastor of the
Congregational church, Trumbull, Rev. H.
Scotield of Easton and Rev. t. G. Mallory
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
The PTo,nviIIe CamD Meeting,

Haven District Camp Ground association,
held in Hartford on Tuesday, it was decided
that the meeting should commence on Mon
day, August goth, and close on Saturday
morning. September Sd. By vote of the
board an effort will be made to secure the at
tendance of one of the bishops at the camp
meeting. AS the meeting will be somewhat
later than it has usually been held, it is ex-
pected that there will be large attendance
of the clergy and laity, as most will be home
from their usual vacation probably by that
time
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

The funeral of Wiegand Schlein, jr., son
of Mr.. Wiegand Schlein, of this city, took
place yesterday afternoon from the fathers
residence on Columbus avenue, at half past 2.
attended by large gathering of sorrowing
and sympathizing friends. The Turn socie-
ty attended in body, and there were beau
tiful floral tributes. The following dispatch
was received from Grafton, WA, from the
class representing the Connecticut Turner's
en- route to st. Louis:
GRAFTON, West Virginia, June 2.
New Haven Turn Verein, Turn Hall, lao Court
Our heartfelt sympathy with you. All well.
lSignedl G. SEIKEL.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

The Melbourne Herald, Australia, of Sat
urday evening, April 9th, says of Mr. Picker
ing and Mr.. Earle, son of Colonel John E.
Earle, of this city, under the Exhibition
Notes, =" as follows:
The American executive manager, Mr.
Pickering and Mr.. Earle, secretary, will re-
turn to the United States via England. The
Americans have presented Mr.. Pickering
with an illuminated address, and are sensi-
tive Of the courtesy and ability which char
acterized the secretary's movements since his
arrival.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
county Commiasioners

The County Commissioners made their
monthly visit to the jail yesterday for inspec-
ton. The bills of this institution for May
amounted to 81, O94.3S. There are at present
112 males and IS females confined in the in
stitution. The commissioners released Pat
rick Reardon. of this city, who has been con-
fined about six months, and who is afflicted
with consumption. He is troubled with
hemorrhaCe of the lungs
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

Henry o. Beach, the custom house inspec-
tor, and Captain Tunis Downs, custom house
boatman, went out in a rowboat Wednesday
evening to board the italian. bark laden with
rags: which was being towed up the harbor
Arrived at the tug, Mr.. Beach stepped on
board, but Mr.. Downs made missstep and
landed, paradoxically speaking in the water,
which is very deep at Black Buoy. At the
same time his boat shot away from him.
man on board the tug jumped overheard and
quickly reached Mr.. Downs, who
thus escaped, as well as his benefactor, with
only ducking
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

The Feast of Weeks, or Revelation, in CON-
memoration of the day when the Israelites
received the ten commandments at Mount
Sinai commenced last night and ends Satur-
day night. This festival is usually kept on
the sixth day of the month Swan On this
day Israelitish children who have made prog
ress in the knowledge of their religion are
confirmed in the presence of the congrega-
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

Mr.. Henry W. Barrett, for the past six
teen years baggage master on the New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad, has been
promoted to the position of conductor Mr.
Barrett has been one of the most efficient
and obliging baggage masters on the road.
and his many friends will rejoice to hear of
his deserved promotion. He has been in the
employ of the company altogether over
eighteen years.-HGrttord Post
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

Last evening the Harugari Liedertafel, a
German singing society, who are to contest
for prizes offered by the Arion society for
the grand concert at Schutzen Park, gave a
rehearsal at room Is Insurance building
The songs given by the society were very
finely rendered, and it is evident that with
continued practice they will stand a fair
chance to carry off the first prize. Sixteen
singing societies will compete in this grand
cip
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

W. f. Simonds, of Collinsville, owns a
large cranberry marsh near the northwest
corner of Burlington, being principally in
New Hartford. 1t covers fifteen acres, and
can be flooded all that is necessary. Last
year the frost came before the crop was all
gathered, and large quantities were left upon
the vines. Mr.. Simonds has expended large
sum in purchasing and fitting it.up
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
College Notes.

Yale against the Detroits at the Park Sat-
day afternoon.
Wednesdays college games resulted as fol-
lows: Yale 6, Princeton Z, at Princeton
Brown 10, Amherst 4, at Amherst; Consoli-
dated nine s, Freshmen 5, III innings) at
New Haven.
The seniors have an examination to Presi-
dent Porter on portion of the History of
Philosophy tomorrow.
President Porter will deliver another lee
ture to the seniors this morning on the choice
of profession,
The Berkeley association elect officers for
the fall term tomorrow night.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

Conn River Shad-Tuttle & Hull.
Conn River Shad-Judson Bros.
avorite Remedy-Dr. Kennedy.
For Rent-Rooms e. L. Bassett.
For NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Malley.
For Rent-Rouse-W o. Hotchkiss.
For Sale-Engne Lathe-Meru1n's Once.
For Sale-Lawn Mowers-Edward Malley.
Fresh Sa mon-Judson Bros.
Fresh Salmon-At Bowmans
Intelligence Ofice-Mrs. T. Mulligan.
Kennedy FaYorite Remedy-At Druggists
Meeting COMMITTEE on Sewers
Mott re-Adelphi Lodge.
Probate Notice-Fstate of Phneas Bartlett.
Reduction iu Prices-Oak Hall.
Ru ,ture Ointm nt-Rubber Truss Co.
Strayed II Stolen-Pointer DoR-Edward Malley.
Wantsd-waitrees-Mr Z. @. Read
wanted-Parcel Boys-Edward Malley.
Neutrality-suspicious. Tuttle, Morehouse & IayIor.
Wanted-Man-4 Chapel Street
wanted-Boarders-93 Olive Street.
Wanted-Situation 293 Grand Street
Wanted-Situation-6 Clinton Avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
ReIfsheti Hta Ride.

A gentleman from Rhode Island who
CHANGED to visit Litchfeld last week Thurs
day, supposing it to be somewhat retired
hamlet, was surprised to find twenty one
young ladies on the stage-coach at the Nau-
gatuck station. The ride to the village GER
tainly was not lonely, and as the fair mai
dens represented SO many parts of the State
our friend from over the border had oppor-
tunity to CLEAN good deal of information be-
fore reaching town-En0aare7
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
Institution of:a New Lodge.

This evening Frederick Hecker Lodge, Or
der of Harugari, will be instituted in the
lodge room connected with the Turn Vereln
building, corner of Orange and Court streets,
by William Rosenthal, of Reading, Pa, who
is grand secretary of the National Grand
Lodge of the order. After the institution of
the Iogde and installation of officers grand
banquet will be served in Turn Ball.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

Issued from the United States Patent Office for the
week ending May 81, 1881, for the State of Con
necticut, furnished from the Office of John E.
Earle, Solicitor of Patents, New Haven. Conn:
J.W. Bishop, New Haven governor valve.
E. D. Cam on, Pleasant Valley, sleigh shoe.
I. W. Capen, Stamford, assignor to Yale Lock Mfg.
company, crane.
A. H. Merrill, Cromwell, water cooler.
]. W. Norton, Norwich. mill water regulator.
W. H. Page, G. c. Setchel and D. Mcdonald Nor
witch, draft regulator.
w. L. Parmelee, Ansonia, augur
H NJ. Robbins, Newingt n, cattle tie.
I. NJ. Rose, Norwalk, igniting mechanism.
F. H Russell, New Haven, needle threader.
d. Schuyler. Bridgeport, monument.
d. Schuyler, Bridgeport, monument.
c. W. Saladee, Wolcottvine, running gear for vehi-
cles.
W. L. Sweetland, Windsor Locks lathe chuck.
A. s. Whittemore, Willimantic, chimney.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
Church Debt Raised.

The Asylum street NJ. E. church, Hartford,
of which Rev. George L. Thompson, formerly
of this city, is pastor, raised $5, 900 Wednes
day night, thus clearing up the balance of
the debt on the church A short praise
meeting was held after this, and thanks
passed to the pastor and others who have
been efficient in raising the required money.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

The entire deck of the wrecked schooner
Palladium, sunk off Point Judith, is entirely
gone, and there are over four fathoms of
water at low tide over the remains of the ves-
sells in that locality.
The smack G. A, Captain George Moxley,
hundred pounds of live sea bass. Also, a
fine twenty two pound striped bass caught
off Montauk.
The menhaden fishing steamer Mamie Hie-
gins came into New London yesterday to re-
pair seines which were badly damaged by
Amagansett, L. I. Reports plenty of fish in
side of Montauk.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
Board of selectmen.

The Lines Between New Haven and East
Haven Annex to be Defined-Lfcenses
Recommended md Bills Approved.
A regular meeting of the Board of Select
men was held last evening. Present, Select
men Andrew (presiding), Reynolds, Hugo,
Feldman, Cooper, Hart and Foote.
Town Agent Reynolds reported that the
Selectmen of East Haven had called on him
in reference to the establishing of boundary
lines between New Haven and the East Ha-
ven annex 1t was voted that Selectman
Foote meet the East Haven committee on
Tuesday next, and with two surveyors per-
ambulate the lines between the two towns IN
accordance with the recent act of the Legls-
lature.
The taxes of Widow Garrett Riley on the
grand list of 1874, 1875, 1876 and 1878 were
abated. The Common Council had previous
" voted to abate Mrs. Riley's taxes for the
same years
Report of the Town Clerk, stating that only
one hundred and thirty-two dogs had been
registered to June 1, was received and or
dered on file.
Bids for piping and putting in steam radla-
tors in the old almshouse were opened as fol-
lows:
Fostett h Bishop. New Haven, 81 ass.
r. B. Smith, Westfeld, Mass, 1865.
Buckley & Kelley. New Haven, s.. 1926.
Mccormick & Cashen, Meriden, 81, 1876
The contract was awarded to Mccormick d
Cashen, of Merlden.
The following persons were recommended
as suitable persons to receive beer licenses
John G. Granfeld, 281 Davenport avenue
George Stanford, 49 Oak street.
Bills were approved as follows: General
account $556.7S; outside poor, $715. 25
roads and bridges, 1888. 81 salaries, 1888 "a;
construction account, $145.9O; assessors,
$66S; interest account, 5000; almshouse
bills So. 556.75.
On motion the Town Agent was directed
to notify dog owners that they must have
their dogs registered at once.
The Board went into executive session and
after considering private matters adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
The Second Regiment investigation

The investigation into the alleged improper
conduct of Lieutenant Colonel Bacon of the
Second regiment, c. N. g., will probably be
held at the Capitol, and there is liable to be
prolonged hearing. The friends of the
lieutenant colonel say that they do not fear
an investigation, and that the more search
ing it is the better they will like it. What
ever may be the outcome, it is to be hoped
that harmony will be restored among the
officers and members of the regiment.
The court consists of Colonel William Fl.
Tubbs, Third regiment; Colonel George S.
Crofut, Fourth regiment; Major Arthur L.
Goodrich, First regiment; Captain Abner N.
Sterry, Third regiment; and Lieutenant
Samuel o. Prentice, First regiment.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03
THE WEATHER RECOI
Indications.

WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. D. c., June 81 A. NJ J .
For New England, partly cloudy weather, local
rains variable winds mostly east stationary or high
err temperature followed by falling barometer.
For the Middle states, warmer, cloudy weather,
with rain winds mostly easterly stationary or lower
barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

Mrs T. Mulligan's intelligence Office can
be found at 293 Grand street, where she is
daily supplying good help for city or coun
try; and as she exercises great care in select.
ing help for ladies, no doubt many more will
be pleased to consult her.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

IF the total cost of sickness simply in its
business aspects were reckoned up it would
be found to be great enough in five years to
pay the national debt. The merchant has a
headache, from fit of indigestion, and
misses a good bargain. The lawyer does the
same with case. To say nothing about
doctors fees, ETC., it don't pay to be even a
little sick DIR. David Kennedy's t'Favorite
Remedy" is friend of the business man, for
it clears his brain. One dollar bottle, Ron
dout, N. Y. je3 12d2w2p
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-03

Every one that knows me knows I have
for 10 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. m2S Sd 1w
Children's carriages G. Cowles & Co.,