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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28

Alexandria Express: An accident oc-
Cured at the Concert at Exchan &c Hall
on Thursday night which caused quite
panic. In setting fire to one Of the
magnesium lights during the first Tab
leau the dress of Miss Therese Albert
coming in contact with the flames took
fire. In the excitement which followed
the curtain descended and the audience
believing the scenery to be on fire fed
from the hall. The young lady's pres
ence Of mind in throwing herself upon
the floor prevented any serious injuries
being sustained as the flames were quick
ly smothered by her attendants. When
the alarm had subsidized the audience re-
turned to the hall and the performance
was concluded without any further in.
terruption.
A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should be stop.
ped Neglect frequently results in an Incura.
bic Lung Disease or Consumption. BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs are certain to give relief in
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh, Consump.
ton and Throat Diseases, For thirty years the
troches have been recommended by physicians,
and always give perfect satisfaction. They are
not new or untried, but having been tested by
wide and constant use for nearly an entire gen.
Grafton, they have attained well.merited rank
among the few staple remedies of the age. Pub
lie Speakers and Singers use them to clear and
strengthen the Voice. Sold at Is cents q box
everywhere.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Police Notes.

boy four or five years of age, and whose name as near as could be understood was Willie Wilson, was brought to the police office yesterday afternoon about o'clock as lost child. At a late hour last evening no one had called for the lad, who was sound asleep in one of the chairs in the main office, being cared for by Doorman Richard Moore.
 Last evening about 10:3O o'clock J. P. Fitz, John Grady and Kate Grady were ar rested for shoplifting. They were arrested an overcoat from George Cooper's clothing store on State street. A coat was found on the man Fitz that it was supposed he had stolen. The parties are supposed to belong to gang of shoplifters who have been in the city for three or four days.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Tha Rhoda IsInnders.

Yesterday the Providence military were shown the sights of the city, conveyances having been provided. They visited the city buildings, the colleges, Winchester armory, etc.
 The American band of Providence gave 8 concert at the State hospital in the forenoon, which was greatly enjoyed by the patients of that institution, and the superintendent de- sires to extend to Colonel Goddard and the band his hearty thanks for the entertainment given the inmates of the hospital.
 In the afternoon the Light Infantry con- pany assembled at the Union Armory at 3 o'clock, and accompanied by members of the reception committee, officers and members of the several city companies, with the Second regiment band as escort, marched to the de- pot after making short street parade. The visitors took special train for Providence, leaving about 3:3O o'clock. They expressed high degree of obligations for the honors shown them, and take away lively sense of appreciation of the hospitality of the military of the city of Films.
 Query? Can curing a cough with Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup be called bullying 8 cough
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Central Club Land Leagu,

4 meeting of the Central Land League club will be held in Clan-na- Gael Hall, coz ner of Chapel and State streets, this evening The meeting tonight will be sort of re- union of the different local societies and it is expected that several prominent speakers will be present. Both ladies and gentlemen will also entertain those present with speeches, songs and recitations. It is also expected that the Central club will present the Sacred Heart Ladies' club with silver ice pitcher for their Bazaar, which they pro pose to hold for the benefit of the Land League cause on the 18th inst. A general in Yitstion is extended to all persons having an interest in the Land League cause to attend this evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Cold Waother

There was a light fall of snow in Danbury Wednesday morning, and the Housaton1c track above Botsford's was bordered with icicles formed from the drippings from the engines.
 Ice formed in many places in this city Tuesday night and Wednesday night A prominent agriculturist estimates that thou sands of bushels of grapes were killed in this State by the frost.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
. LOCAL. NEWS.
ArhAY Mention


 There were 36 deaths in Bridgeport during the month of August
 The Grand Encampment, I. O. O. F., will meet in this city Tuesday, Oct. 18th.
 The annual reunion of the Thirteenth Con- necticut volunteers will be held in New Haven today.
 The Housatonic Railroad company sold 143 tickets from Danbury to the New Mil ford fair.
 Orders from the Adjutant Generals office discharge ten members of Company c, Fifth battalion, three for insubordination and seven for non-residence.
 At meeting of the Putnam Phalanx, Hart ford, Wednesday evening, it was decided that the fall excursion of the command should occur October 1s, the trip being to North Adams, Mass.
 The Army and Navy club of Connecticut will hold reunion at the New Haven House this evening. General E. s. Greeley, of this city, has been designated toastmaster of the occasion. As usual it will be fine affair. Professor Vennor writes to tue New York Times that general storm period is proba- ble about October 15 and 16 in the southern and western sections of the United States, and also in the upper lake regions and mari time provinces in Canada. There will be wintry weather in Newfoundland.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Wooden Weddtng.

Mr. and Mrs. Miles A. Whitcomb, residing at No 40 Gilbert avenue, were visited by a host of friends Wednesday evening. The affair was in celebration of the wooden we'd ding anniversary. A large number proceeded to the house from the West Chapel street M. E. church, where they had assembled. A splendid black walnut extension table, also other gifts were left behind tokens of es- teem. In due time the table groaned with the array of refreshments and joyful time was had by all. The occasion will long be remembered with nleasure
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Collision.

Between and o'clock Tuesday evening the three-masted schooner Oliver Scofeld,
 Captain Dissaway, from Georgetown, with a cargo of coal for the Naugatuck railroad company, came in collision with the schooner Maria L. Hall, Captain William B. Lawrence, of Portland, Conn, bound for New York with cargo of brown stone, about one-third of the way across the Sound between Nor walk and the Huntington light. The Hall was badly damaged. Her crew were taken on the Scofeld and brought to Bridgeport. The Maria L. Hall was about thirty years old, and Captain Lawrence had been master of her twenty-six years, during which time he says he has never done dollars worth of damage to himself or anyone else. The ves- sel was owned principally by the Shaler & Hull Quarry company, of Portland Captain Lawrence and others owned shares in her. She was worth about $1, GOO and the cargo about $500 more, and there was no insar- ance.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
The Chicago Corn Corner.

The New York Sun of yesterday. in a Chi cago special speaking of the Chicago corn corner, gives some interesting items relative to the high prices. It says: "That there is 8 vast quantity of corn in the hands of far mers no longer admits of doubt. Since the corner took hold farmers have been selling their hogs half matdred instead of feeding corn, and are prepared to ship the latter by millions of bushels at the moment it can be taken care of here. The prompt action of the Board of Trade in lifting the embargo is is widespread that the clique which has un- dertaken to bull corn is made up principally of eastern capitalists, who proposed to lock it up in Chicago for two or three months if it suited their couyaniancen
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
A s4O,OoO Damage Case.

The case of Stephen J. Austin against the town of Bozrah was begun in the Superior Court yesterday. This. is suit brought by the plaintiff to recover $2O,00o damages for injuries sustained in consequence of 8 defect i've highway near Fitchville several years ago. MT. Austin is about fifty years of age, and is said to be permanently disabled, his whole right side being paralyzed.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Enr Murder.

The grand jury met in the Town Hall at
 Haddam Wednesday morning, and after session of little more than an hour returned
 with true bill against John Leary of Mid
 dletown, charging him with the murder or Peter Riley at the ''Anchor Inn" few weeks
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

Dr.. ID. Kennedy's 'Favortte Remedy'' 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 8 surgeon and physician at Rondout, N. Y. For sale by all druggists s912d2w 2dp
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
The Late Judge Butler'. LsgaeIes.

The late Chief Justice Butler, of Norwalk, left not only his library to the bar of this county, but two legacies of $2,Ooo and $3, 900 respectively. The amount of the latter, which was made payable on the death of his wife, has been received by MT. A. Wood ward, one of the trustees of the fund. Accu- mulated interest has increased the legacy to $4, 200, and the executor of the estate sent check for that amount this week to MT. Wood ward. The other legacy has not been paid, the death of the original executor of Judge Buffers estate, and the fact that the amount bequeathed is invested in business having caused the delay-F09Un6r
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Friday Keruing. Oct. 2. 1881.
NEW ADTERT1sENENTs T0-DA7

4 Auction Sale-B. Booth. Card to the Public-W. P. Babcock. Carpets-Robert N. Searles. Comic oIera Company-Carll's Opera House. Dr. Fiske-270 Chapel Street For rRent-Tenement-T. r. Terry. For Sale-Saloon-343 t3rand Street. Found-O -Overcosts-E. Arnold Co. HowGrth's Double Show-New Haven Opera House. Lost-Dog-D Callahan. Probate Notice-Estate of Gibbs Gilbert Probate Notice-Estate of John King. Report-N H. County National Bank. Report-Merchants' National Bank Report-Natianal New Haven Bank. Through Cars to Albany-Housatonic Railroad. Wanted-Paper Hangings-W. J. Skinner. Wantod-Joiners-Rud NeumRnn. wAnted-Woman-Quis House. Wanted-Sewiug-106 Grown Street. wanted-GirI-31 High Street. Wanted-Boy-179 Grand Street. wanted-Man-129 Whitney Avenue. Wanted-YounR Man-Box 5o7 wanted-Boy-261 Chapel Street. wauted-Lamp ,Makers-Carey & Go. wanted-G -Girls-lI6 Davenport Avenue. wanted-Salesmen-C E. Longley Co. Wanted-Si -Situation-248 Bradley Street. Wantad-Situation-tH. s. CT
 Wanted-Situation-56 York Street. Wauted-Si -Situation-116 Oak Street.
 Wanted-Situation-5 Fair Street.
 Wanted-Situation-2 Martin Street. wanted-situation-26 Hamilton Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
For Yorktowu


 The Foot Guard, Captain E. J. Morse, of this city, are going to Yorktown to the cen tennid celebration as special escort to His Excellency Governor Bigelow, and will re- ceive the sum of 1,0oo. appropriated by the last General Assembly to defray portion of the expenses of the trip. The balance of expenses will be paid by the company mem bers by assessment. Captain Morse has ar- ranged for his command to accompany the First regiment, c. N G., and will sail with them from this city on Saturday, October 15, upon the steamer City of Charleston. The Foot Guard are to continue their trip with the First regiment to Charleston, South Car olina, after leaving Yorktown Captain Morse desired to take the Second regiment | band with his command, but the limited ac- commodations aboard the steamer will not permit, as the quota of men with the regl ment, band and his own company will fill | every available nook aboard the steamer. The | Foot Guard will go with sixty men and three officers. and will present fine appearance and good record will be heard of them upor their return, for the company is made up oi ! a fine body of men,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

One of our prominent business men said to us the other day: 4Tn the spring my wife got all run down and could not eat anything passing your store saw pile of Hoods Sar saparilla in the window and I got bottle After she had taken it week she had a rous ing appetite, and did eat everything She took three bottles, and it was the best three dollars ever invested" c. I. Hood & Co.,, Lowell Mass.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
A sIO.OOO Fire i'm Hartford.

The extensive barns owned by George M. Way, situated on Kennedy street, Hartford, and connected with MT. Ways residence on the corner of Main and Keneday streets, were destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, causing a loss of upwards of $1O, 900, which in mart WAS covered bv insurance
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Board of Finance.

Reasons for . Large Increase in the
 Sundry Account.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Finance was held last evening, and the following bills for the month of September
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Ladies' Furs.

Now is the best time to put your furs 1T order. Special inducements at Stevens 6 Brooks, 273 Chapel street. o1 Ct
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
East Rock Park.

The roadway to the top of Snake Rock, in East Rock park, has been so far completed that it is open to travel, and one of the fin est views in the vicinity may be obtained from it's summit. Yesterday His Honor Mayor Robertson, with City Engineer Fowler, went to inspect the new road. They drove to the summit of the rock in hack, and found the roadway in good condition, with plenty of room for passing carriages. c. c. Blatchley, of the park commission, accom- panied His Honor and Engineer Fowler The scenery from the summit of Snake Rock was much enjoyed, and it is evident that this drive will be favorite one.
 The Water Company Commission.
 On Wednesday forenoon MT. Eli Whitney was before the commission appointed by the court to ascertain the price New Haven ought to pay for the property of the Water com pany. He was called to testify in regard to his contract with the company to build the works at Whitneyville, the cost of which was $29O, GOO. The remainder of the day was spent in examining papers and records of the company bearing upon the amount actually expended on the works, the committee ad- burning at five o'clock until ten o'clock yes- terday morning. The committee were in session yesterday again, making inquiries of the officers as.to the affairs of the company
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Youman's Hats.

Extra inducements offered to early buyers of seal sacques, dolmans or circulars at Stev ems & Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

It will be noticed that the sundry account is unusually large this month. This is &C., counted for from the fact that $21, ,0o0 has been paid as interest on bonds, and $2O,OO0 in bonds on the Derby railroad issue was paid. In addition $15, ,Oo0 was added to the sinking fund to meet bonds, and $6,O0O was paid out on account of the East Rock park
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

Indications.
 WAR DEPARTMErr,
 OrFIoE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFIOER,
 WAsHISaroN, D. O., Oct. 7-1 A. II. For the New England States, fair weather fol- lowed by increasing cloudiness and local rrins south srly winds lower baro meter, stationary or higher temperature
 For the Middle States, fair weather followed by in ceaaino cIouduess and local rains in northern DOT tion southerly wfnds lower barometer stationary OF hiQher temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
College Items.

petition signed by quite number of the prominent business men of the city, request ing the city to construct a crossing between the campus gate and Beers, was presented to the Board of Public Works Wednesday night This has been urged upon the city for num- Der of years by the students. We hope to see it accomplished.
 The Pot-P Pouryi will be issued about the last of this month. The editors ask that all matter for publication will be handed in soon at 143 Farnam.
 Harvard has voted to give to last years crew banquet, and offers to this years crew cups, if successful.
 The sentiment there seems to be that all efforts should be put forth to beat Yale at football, and for this purpose the class races are not to be held.
 Prof. Peck has kindly consented to hear once week class in Latin prose compost ton. It will be made up of students selected from the first division sophomores. This of fer of Prof. Peck's ought to be appreciated.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Furs Repaired.

Lnp Robes and Horse Blankets. Large assortment and moderate prices at Stevens $ Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

take up all the topics on the programme. The convention closed at 5 o'clock and the delegates departed for their homes highly pleased.
 The next convention is to be held in Meri- den next Wednesday, the 18th inst. to which all the New Haven Sunday schools are ex- pected to send delegates.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Hymenea1.

Miss Ella J. Bronson. of the corps of teachers of Skinner school for number of years past, was united in marriage on Wednesday evening, at the residence of her sister, Mrs Edwards, in the new block on Wall street, to MT. Edwin P. Edwards, en- gagged in mercantile business in Mt. Carmel
 Rev. E. S. Lines oficiated. There were many beautiful gifts, including 8 fine engrav- ing after one of the old masters, from the teachers and principal of Skinner school, and beautiful silver cake basket from the former pupils of the bride in room 10. The house was filled with guests, and fine spread was served. Many friends unite in rendering the happy pair their best wishes, long life and prosperity. MT. and Mrs
 Edwards left for trip up the Hudson, and thence to many places in the West, including Niagara. The bride has served her school with great efficiency, and will take with her to her future home in Mt. Carmel the esteem and regard of large number of friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
PaCannnl.

c. R. Brothwell, of Bridgeport, was throwI from his carriage Wednesday by an accident and seriously injured.
 Hon. Nathaniel Wheeler has decided to be- come one of the committee to fix the price or the New Haven waterworks.
 The nuptials of Mir. Henry Roberts, oi Hartford, and Miss Carrie E. Smith, ot Bridgeport, were celebrated Wednesday al the residence in East Bridgeport.
 Mir. Lemuel Humphrey, an old and esti mable citizen of Hartford, died at his resi-. denee, No. 61 Lafayette street, Wednesday, at the age of s7 years. months and 24 days.
 Mir. Charles Dudley Warner sails for Eu. rope Saturday on the Brisannic He will meet Mrs. Warner at Paris, and go for the winter to Seville and places in the South of Spain.
 The $2oo prize awarded at Smith College, Northampton, Mass, for passing the best examination was given this year to Miss An nie Cutler of this city. who was graduated at the Hllhouse High School in the class of 's1.
 The motto at the Grand Opera House Wednesday evening, Oct. 9th, for the benefit of the Providence Light Infantry, was ar- ranged and painted by Robert ". whitton, late of Providence, now with Brown, Bolton $ O., New Haven.
 Mr. John o: Stivers, local editor of the New Britain Herald, and Miss Helen Man chester, of Providence. were married on Tues day, the ceremony taking place in the latter city May life for them be as sweet as ves- per chime.
 Miss Hattie A. Benham, daughter of MT. J. N. Benham, the builder, of Bridgeport and Mir. Arthur l.. Frost, of Westfeld, Mass, were married at o'clock Wednesday after noon at Mir. Benham's residence in State street in that city, Rev.-Mr. McNeille ofici- ating. The wedding had been postponed from about two months ago, owing to the brides illness with typhoid fever
 The Union sunday school Convention at
 Naugatuck.
 The Sunday school convention at Nauga- tuck, Wednesday, was an enjoyable service. It was held in the Congregational church, and although the morning was very cool there was fair attendance at the opening. General Greeley, of this city, was elected chairman, and Rev. F. B. Snow, of Oxford, sec retary. The programme covered all the de- tail of an ordinary Sunday school session and was made very interesting by the general discussion elicited. At the close of the morn- ing service most generous collation. was served, and at l:30 the programme was re- sumed. Several New Haven Sunday school workers were present, and the interest nau- ifested was so great that it was impossible to
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

You are sick; well, there is just one remedy that will cure you beyond possibility of doubt. If it's liver or kidney trouble, con- sumption. dyspepsia, debility. Wells Health Remover is your hope; $1, druggists. Depot 289 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Relief for Divorced Persons.
The Injunction Against Marrying Agaf
 Easily Escaped From.

The Injunction Against Marrying Again
 Easily Escaped From.
 On Tuesday the Court of Appeals made decision. the effect of which is to make fu- tile the prohibition of another marriage by the guilty person in 8 divorce case.
 The case adjudicated grew out of the di
 vorce and subsequent remarriage of Barker Van Voorhis. After having had two children he was divorced in 1872. from his wife, on
 her complaint, and was prohibited from mar
 rying again A year later he went up to
 New Haven one day with Miss Ida Schroeder,
 married her there, and came back to New
 York the same day. He died in 1879. By
 this second marriage there was one child,
 Rose Van Voorhis, And the question at issue
 was whether she was entitled to share with the children of the first wife in reversiona- " interest from the estate of Barker Van Voorhis' father.
 The case was tried in December, 1880, in the second part of the Supreme Court before Judge Barnard and it was decided that the marriage in Connecticut was void under the laws of New York, and that consequently Rose Van Voorhis was an inegitimate child and could not inherit from her father From this decision an appeal was made, and the Court of Appeals held that a marriage valid where contracted was valid everywhere and l that notwithstanding the fact that the laws of New York incapacitated Van Voorhis from marrying again in this State, his Connecticut l marriage must be recognized as valid. The effect is to give Rose Van Voorhis the same rights as the children by the first wife. The | case was argued before the Court of Appeals | in the interest of Rose Van Voorhis by MT. David M Porter.
 The decision is the first adjudication of the point that has been made by the Court o1 | Appeals. The law as laid down by the lower l courts is that such marriage as that of Van Voorhis in Connecticut is void in this State. There are cases where divorced men have successfully pleaded their own legal incapac- | ity to marry against the enforcement of the l obligations of marriages made by them II ! other States. Under the law as now settled ! by the Court of Appeals person forbidden ! by the decree of divorce to marry again car l contract valid marriage at any time by go | ing into another State to have the ceremony 1 performed y. Sun.