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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
The Newtown Mystery.


 The Jury's verdict--Denthb by Violence.
 The man found in the Rubber Pond, Sandy Hook, ,Newtown, last Thursday has been iden- tified as H. W. Wright, of South Egremont. Mass. He was of good family and well edu- cated, having graduated with honor, and in tended soon to practice medicine. Having been given money to spend on an outfit, he went on spree, and finally in milf went to Newtown and engaged in chopping wood. There he fell into dispute, and fight was started by the 'tchain gang so called by the ''boys." He was badly handled, and in the post-mortem Dr. Vile found wounds upon the head, one of which would have caused death. There was not drop of water in the lungs or stomach, and this, with the entire absence of ''goose pimples" upon the body, shows he did not enter the water alive. He was last seen, as far as has been learned, near the place where he was found and where no railing is up. He was found in about 16 feet of water, after about five minutes search by his brother and friends, easily recognized, and in perfect state of preservation. A cor oner's jury, after most thorough investiga- ton, returned a verdict that he came to his death by violence from the hands of some person or persons unknown. Several boys are under arrest and under bond.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
The T.ate Mrs. Manson,

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 We ask for few lines of tribute to the memory of the late Mrs. Sarah Munson, wife of A. W. Weld, whose funeral took place from her late residence on Wall street Saturday, and whose sickness was of many weeks duration. She has left kind husband and two daughters to mourn her loss. They will have the sympathy of many friends. The writer of this article is one who has been connected with her family during the past year, and can testify to her kindness of heart She was one who always had pity for the poor and lowly, and who never spoke evil of any one and wished every one good She always had that abiding trust in her Saviour, and took the Bible for her daily guide. Her memory will long be cherished by those who knew her best, and it can be truly said of her, as it will of many of the Lords chosen ones Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of thy Lord" M. B. R.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
For additional Local News see 4th page.l
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief M0mt1Om"
 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held this evening.
 Andrew McMahon, whose leg was crushed a few days ago, died at the hospital on Sat day.
 A brilliant meteor was seen ill the north east at five minutes to seven o'clock last evening.
 Luke Nettleton, of Milford, aged Il years, and we'll known in this city as well as ill Mill ford, is very low with a complication of dis eases.
 Hon. Alvin Bronson, who died at Oswego, N Y., Saturday, was of Connecticut birth, and was prominent and much respected citizen of Oswego.
 The Home World, the ne0 monthly maga- zine published by Rev. E. 0. Baldwin, of this city, meets with much favor. Another number has just been issued.
 There are only two commercials on Con necticut national banks. One is 8 on the Jewett City bank, and another a $20 on the First National bank of Portland.
 The varioloid patient at the pest-house was reported last evening as having slight at tack The house on Bishop street has been fumigated. There are three or four new cases in Meriden.
 The life of the late William H. Law was insured for $5OOO in the Mutual Benefit company of Newark, N. J., for which Mir. Nathan F. Chidsey, of this city, is agent. The claim was proved last Saturday.
 As several children were playing about the house Sin Milford, Saturday forenoon, the uncle of some of the young folks raised an old pistol having no idea that it was loaded, and, raising it, it was discharged the ball pass ing close to the head of one of the children and smashing a looking glass hanging on the wall. A narrow escape.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
EAiE Haven.

A strong desire prevails among those who go down to the sea in boats and ships that the petition to the government for duplica- tion of the signal service signals for mariners in Fair Haven be granted. The petition was numerously signed They say that they can not see either the signals on the Insurance building or those at the lighthouse, and so oftentimes have to Ego it blind" not posted as to the weather or the wind outside. They offer to cooperate with the government as to furnishing man to put up the signals
 Presiding Elder Hubbell preached twice at the East Pearl street M. E. church yesterday. The previous Sunday MT. Prentice, son of Prof. Prentice of Wesleyan University, of fciated. The church expect their new pas tor in the pulpit one week from next Sunday, but do not know who will be sent
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
How to Cook Oatmeal.

A correspondent (H. H. ) says: The writer in common with many others has, until of late, had a dislike to oatmeal because when ever offered him it has always had bitter taste. This was because, as he has recently learned, it was burnt by rapid cooking.
 It is delicate, delicious and most healthy food when cooked according to this recipe:
 One cup and half of oatmeal for I2 persons Cover with pint of cold water. Stir around and drain of the black specks.
 Then put in two quarts of cold water and boil 1t very slowly for from 45 minutes to hour, often stirring it. While boiling add salt sugar. Eat 1t with milk scalded milk otherwise, according to your taste.
 Dr. Sam. Johnson. who hated everything Scotch and never missed opportunity express his prej- udice in his dictionary, thus defined toats ssIn England food for horses in Scotland food for men, The for him is that he oatmeal after the above receipt.
 Our best oatmeal comes from Canada
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04

In the case of Wm. H. Fowler vs. Timothy Fowler, brought to the Court of Common Pleas to recover about $9OO, Julius Twiss was appointed by the court a committee to try the case and it has been o4. trial before him for some time past. The principal item in the plaintiffs bill of particulars is for stone claimed to have been quarried by the defend ant in plaintiffs quarry. Defendant claims that all the stone he has quarried was taken wholly from his own quarry and not that of the plaintiff. This raises the question of the division line between the lands of the plaintiff and defendant The evidence being all in, MT. Twiss on Saturday went out to West Rock to view the premises with the parties, their counsel Messrs Driscon and Hull and Surveyors Butler and Searle.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04

at Ashford to accept call to the North Serbia (N. Y. ) Free Baptist church.
 Hon. William Faxon, of Hartford, has re- signed his position as bank commissioner, and Hon. s. Q. Porter, of Pennington, has been appointed for the unexpired term
 Hon. G. M. Landers and wife and MT. L.. P. Judd and wife, of New Britain, intend to leave Wednesday, for San Francisco. They go on pleasure trip, visiting Salt Lake City before returning.
 MT. and Mrs William Stietz have recently been called upon to mourn the loss of a love ly and only child that died yesterday of diphtheria. The funeral will be attended from PA Congress avenue on Tuesday.
 The Republicans of Bridgeport have nom- mated John L. Vessels for mayor The Democrats of Hartford have nominated R. W. Farmer for city treasurer and John E. Higgins for city clerk the Republicans put up c. c. Strong for treasurer and Joseph A. Forsyth for city clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Church Notes.

Rev. Mir. Bray, formerly pastor in this city, who was called recently to the charge of the East Congregational church for one year, has accepted the call, and it was thought would enter upon his labors next Sunday.
 An unusually interesting meeting was held at the Seamen's Bethel yesterday afternoon. Five persons-three men and two ladies' rose and said that they had experienced con version, and there were other testimonies given. MT. Thrasher spoke very earnestly for half hour. In the evening nine per sons signed the pledge. The Ladies' Sea- mems Bethel society has Q meeting this af- ternoon at three o'clock at the North church chapel
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Rnlica NnfRS.

About o'clock on Sunday morning Off cers Clancey and Rice saw two young men prowling around George Faulhaber's saloon on Congress avenue with an evident inten- ton to gain a forcible entrance. The officers kept out of sight, but quietly watched the young men and tracked them to Granfeld's store on Davenport avenue near West street. Listening, the officers heard the falling of broken glass, and rushing to the store, caught one of the youthful burglars coming out of the window and the other coming out of the yard. They were taken to the station house. where they gave their names as Francis Key holds, age IS, and John F. Mccarthy, age 16 No goods were stolen, the officers being too quick for the thieves.
 The following liquor dealers were arrested yesterday for violations of the Sunday liquor law: Robert Nutley, William McGarrell, Elias Kober, Peter Cashion and William Kuoth
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
At Germania Hall.

The sacred concert at Germania Hall last evening was well attended, and the audience were delighted with Rosinus' orchestra play ing. Mir. Charles Macheleidt showed him. self really fine musician in rendering a composition from Liszt, especially the spin ming song by Littolf, which was a master piece on the piano. Also the Hugo family, assisted by M. Schollhorn, Miss F. Howry, Master E. Tiesing and Master Willie Haesche as accompanist on the violin, drew forth ap- plause which must have been gratifying to the parents and teachers, evidencing the ap- preciation of the visitors at the hall. The cornet solo by Herrick was finely rendered
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
CnIIere NoIas.


 Dr. Barbour preached yesterday morning on the ''Prodigal Son."
 Communion service was held at the Battell chapel yesterday afternoon.
 Dr. Todd delivered an address before the Christian Social Union last evening.
 England has four universities, France ff- teen and Germany twenty-five, while Ohio has thirty-seven.
 President Porter lectured yesterday noon on ''Our duties toward our fellow men,
 The sum of $50, ,OOO has been promised by two Yale graduates for the construction and equipment of a physical laboratory. This amount, however, is scarcely large enough to erect very good building.
 The objection to Hopkins playing on the Yale nine has been dropped by the associa- ton, as he only played on picked nine against the Worcesters and received no re- muneration.
 The freshmen elected the following gen. tlemen on Saturday morning for class SUD- per committee Lambert, 152; Hand, IA i; T. Lawrence, 13G; MacMillan, 124; Farwell, III; Pollock, 112; Worcester, 1O6; E. Law renee 1O3; Pringle, 97; Jenks, 93. The numerals are the number of votes received by each man. Other nominations: Caswell, Halsey, Reynolds Spencer, Taylor, Twomb- ly, Wagner, Whittlesey.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Jefrarson,s Rirthday.

On Saturday evening the Jefersonian club, of this city, celebrated the one hundred and thirty y-eighth birthday of Thomas Jefferson. Hon. Caleb B. Bowers presided and made an opening speech which was warmly applaud ed. Charles W. Bradley, of the Florence House, furnished an elegant spread, and after dinner speeches were made in response to toasts by Hon. John H. Leeds, His Honor Mayor Robertson, Colonel A. Heaton Robert son, William Parsons, Esq, editor of the Register; Charles R. Whedon, Esq, and Hon. c. T. DriscoH. It was a pleasant so- cial gathering
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Personal.

Rev. P. Shahan, of Norwich, contemplates trip to Europe this spring.
 Mir. Barnard, of Wallingford, aged 6s, a sister of Wooster Ives, was buried Saturday r The Rev. N. T. Allen has been engaged by the Groton Baptist church for another year.
 The Rev. John Marsland will close his pas toraI work with the church in Central Vii hge May 1st. ,s1ES s
 R. J. Gibson, surgeon U. s. A., stationed in the far West, has arrived home on six weeks' leave-of absence. a Mir. J. DeTrafford Blackstone, of Norwich. son of Hon. Lorenzo Blackstone, returned home Thursday from a lengthy trip to the West Indies.
 Rev. L. F. Bickford closes four years passorate of the westford Free Baptist chu,oh
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
A short RambIe i'm CharIeston.

Dr. c. A. Lindsley spent about ten days in Charleston, s. G. The Mayor of the city had just issued his annual message, or review of city matters in which he devoted considera- bIe space to the sanitary condition of the city and the subject of sewerage, urging the adoption of a general system of sewers At present the city has what are known as tidal sewers, in which the tide flows in and out. These have lateral connections, but the sys- tenn is imperfect and inadequate. The city has very efficient board of health. The registrar of vital statistics is the most promi- nent officer of the board. Dr. Lindsley saw most of the sights in Charleston interesting to the stranger, but the weather was unfavor- Sumter are of course to be seen in entering the port. He paid 8 visit to Sullivan's Island and old Fort Moultrie. There is fine hospital supported by the city with 100 beds for the whites and as many for the colored population. It was originally established through the benevolence of a Mr. Roper. There is also medical college in Charleston with 80 students. The season was two weeks behind time when Dr. l.. was there, hence
 
 in ripe strawberries and green peas, while they were lamenting over hundreds of orange trees killed during the winter. Dr. Lindsley and party paid a visit to the beautiful mag nclia gardens up the Ashley river about 16 miles, to which one pleasure steamer and sometimes two ran in the summer steam CT now makes three trips there It is an elysian spot of about twelve acres in extent, founded by a clergyman who went there failing with the consumption and expecting soon to die there. That was thirty years ago. The climate and outdoor work agreed with him. and he is alive and hale and hearty to-day. The gardens abound in the beautiful trees, and in a week or two will be perfectly lovely" with southern flowers of all kinds in bloom. Azaless and japonicas are now in bloom in profusion-a fine sight Immense live oaks 200 years old, are there also. Dr. L. saw one tea rose whose stem or 'srank'' was as large as that of 2 large size grape vine.
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Yale Theological School.

Another New Building to De Erected on
 Elm Street.
 A friend of this institution hes provided it with the means of erecting building on Elm street, between Marquand chapel and West Divinity College. The Trowbridge Refer ence library will be placed in the new build ing. This new structure completes the line of buildings on Elm street belonging to the Divinity school. It is expected that the h- brary of the American Oriental society will be deposited in the apartment at present oc- cupied by the Reference library.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04

they got there, for made sure to have them delivered where they knew what good oys- ters were'' The letters of General Dix and President Lincoln are preserved by the oys- terman with great care to this day, and are more precious in his sight than all his silver or gold. F. W. J. $.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Anti-MonoDoIv,

The IeOck IsSander, Illinois, of Saturday,
 March 26, 1881, under the heading 'sNot That Man." quotes from an article taken from the Ptttsburg National Labor Tribune,
 which confounds l.. B. Chittenden of New York, ex-Register of the U. s. Treasury with Congressman s. B. Chittenden, of Brook 1yn. The Rock IsEander adds ''The Labor
 Tribune is mistaken. There are two Chit tendens and one resides in Brooklyn, the other in New York. Mir. l.. E. Chittenden, of New York, is the president of the Anti Monopoly League.s He is 8 Yer
 monter and @ descendent of old True Chittenden, who was the second Cover nor of the State, from 1790 to 1797, and of Martin Chittenden, who was Governor from 1913 to 1915. We knew him when he made his first speech in Democratic State conven- tion at Montpelier some B years ago, and well remember the applause which greeted his splendid youthful oratory. His sympa- thies are all with the people. During the late war he became a Republican and was ap- pointed Register of the United States Treas ury. His name will be remembered on the old greenbacks. Of late he has not been a partisan, and we are glad to see him using his influence for the people and against the injustice practiced by the transportation mo- nopolies. No fear about the earnestness of l.. D. Chittenden. He was raised to hate monopolies, oppression and injustice, and he would be degenerate son of an illustrious ancestry if he did not pursue the course he is now pursuing in the cause of the people" 7"
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04

PAT ROONEY.

Tomorrow evening Harry Miner and Pat Rooney's consolidated combination will ap- pear at Peck's Grand Opera House, when the great and only Pat Rooney will appear, SUD- ported by frst-class company, in which there is an array of excellent talent. full brass band and orchestra are with the com panY. Reserved seats on sale at Loomis'.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Monday Morning, April 4. 1881.
NEW ADVERTLsEMENTs TO-DA1

NEW ACHIEVEMENTS TO-DAI Black Silks-Monson X Carpenter. . Carpets-H. B. Perry.
 Cautionary Notice-Lavrence x Martin. Colognes-E L. Washburn.
 Cod Liver Oil-At Druggists'.
 Dressmaking- M. E. Whiting Eighmie Patent Shirt-T. P. Merwin. For Rent-Store-H Trowbri 1ge #t For Rent-Tenement-Mrs. J. W. Camp. For Rent-Room-Geo. ". Alhng.
 For Rent-Board and Rooms-16 Warren Street. Lost-Gold Bird-This Ofhce.
 Meeting-Board of Aldermen. sEf Monthly Faahion BazAr-George Munre. Real Estate Boom-H. P Hoadley. Spring MiIlinery-M1ss M. E J. Byrnes nted-Housekeeper-"A"
 Nanted-SalesmAn-1 Church Street. wanted-Girl-610 Chapel Street. z Wanted-House-P. o. Box 4A. Wanted-Board and Rooms-P. Q. Box 97o. Wanted .Situation-2I Spruce Street. Wanted NSituation-21S George Street. ted-Situation-Frank Pierce. Wanted-Situation-- York Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Alexander Houston, ST.

Alexander Houston, ST., died at his resi- dence, No. 30 Edwards street, yesterday. His age was S3. He was an upright, honest old gentleman, respected by all who knew him. He was born at Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and had resided in this country about A years, coming here in 1887. He had been confined to the bed for about two weeks His memory will be cherished by his children and children's children.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Dressnaakfng.

Miss M. E. Whiting is prepared to execute work in the above line in the most satisfac- tory manner She has at her emporium, 14 Elm street, the latest spring patterns. and cannot fail to please all who favor her with their patronage.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

Indfca tfOns.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 WASHINGTON, D. O., April Al AM. For New England slightly warmer and fair wealth CT during the day, and threatening weather during the night, with southwest winds. For the Middle States partly cloudy weather, local in the southern portions, southwest to north west winds, with a ight rise in temperature and stationary or slowly rising barometer during the night.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
Center Church.

Rev. Prof. Ladd, of Bowdoin College, preached two impressive and instructive ser mons at Center church yesterday morning and afternoon. A part of his, text in the morning was from John 3d, 11th, ssVerily, verify, I say unto thee, we speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen" It was a sermon for the times, and against the agnosticism of the hour. In the course of his remarks he said that those who had no Christian experience had no right to fout at the Christian believer; that the Christian faith was enduring-that it had lasted 1900 years. If we wanted to know of the faith we must go to one of experience. If we wanted to buy good picture we would ko to good artist for his judgment. Men who declaim against the truth are like the wild OK which closes it's eyes and would madly dash against an angel The Bible was the guide for all. Its teachings stood the test. Mir. Ladd's remarks were deeply interesting.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04
The Late Augustus Dickermau.


 The many friends of MT. Augustus Dicker- man will be pained to learn of his very sud den death, which occurred at his residence in Mount Carmel on Saturday morning The day before his death he drove into this city, and was apparently in his usual health, Dur. ing the night he complained of feeling Ill, but nothing serious was anticipated. In the morning his wife on awakening noticed that he was breathing very heavily and tried to arouse him. Not succeeding in this she be- came alarmed and at once applied to neigh bor for help. On returning she found her hus- band dead. Mir. Dickerman was in the sixty fifth year of his age and was widely known and much respected citizen of Hamden. Hon. est and upright in all his dealings, always genial and kind, ever hospitable and gener- ous, his loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him. Ne represented the town of Hamden in the State Legislature during the years of 1867 and 1868. He was formerly engaged in the manufacture of carriage springs in company with Mr Charles Crockett and the late John B Crockett He leaves a loving and faithful wife,, who has the heart felt sympathy of large circle of friends n The funeral takes place tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04

All interested in Easter cards should make it point to visit Coan's bookstore His stock is said to be the largest and handsomest in the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-04

The Good Templars conducted the temper ance meeting at Good Samaritan Hall last evening at No. 37 Chapel street. Chief Tenn plar Dorman presided and interesting ad- dresses were made by Sylyanus Butler, Esq, MT. Staples and Mir. Galpin. recitation by MT. Hayes was also feature of the evening. There was good singing by selected choir and eleven persons signed the pledge.