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MEXICO.

News From Our Nsighboring Republic. CITY OF MEx1oo, July 29.-Three noted highwaymen have escaped from Taluca pris- on, killing one of the guards and woundine three others
 A number of New Orleans capitalists pro pose establishing bank at Matamoras
 Signor Fernandez. Governor of the Fede- ral district, has appointed Francisco Vera, a well known engineer, to examine the ditches, sewers and canals within the Federal district with view to efecting better drainage for the district. This is deemed necessary on account of the alarming increase in the death rate.
 The National Railway company in building the Talca division has abandoned the idea of boring tunnels at San Franeique and Sal var on account of very hard rock encounter ed at both points and the extra expense of such an undertaking. Their preference is to build the road around 10th points, the latter being the most expeditions way of complet- ing the road.
 The government has decided that the ex- else duty of $7, 800 levied on the National Railroad company's trust deed recently regis tered must be paid, the exception as taken by the National Railway company being over ruled
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The Dynamite shfpments-Secret Ser
 vice Officers Detailed for the Inqufry-
 Secretary IBurch's Death-Its Effect sn
 the OrganIzatfOn of the Sc nate.
 WAsHMGToN, July 29.-Attorney General MacVeag has detailed special agents to as sist in working up the alleged cases of dyn- amite exportations to Europe.
 Sitting Bull and the Indians who surren- dered at Fort Kehoe will be removed to Fort Yates. This will make the total amount of prisoners at Fort Yates three thousand. They will be accorded only ordinary privi- leges The law provides only for the main tenance of five hundred prisoners, Con- gress must make up the defciency at the next session.
 The funeral of Secretary Burch of the United States Senate took place to-day. The pail bearers were Senator Jones of Nevada, Blair of New Hampshire. Pugh of Alabama, Butler of South Carolina and Johnston of Virginia, Sergeant t-Arms Bright, Colonel Peyton and Captain Bassett. The death of the secretary causes discussion regarding probable deadlock in the Senate over his sue cessor. The Republicans claim that with the two New York Senators they can elect with the casting vote of the Vice President. The Democrats say they can avert deadlock by
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, July 29.-Sailed, the Nuremberg for Bremen. Arrived, the Adriatic from Liv- erpool, the Italia from Barrow, the Neckar from Bremen.
 Baltimore-Arrived, the Leipsic from Bre- men.
 Southampton - Arrived, the Strassburg from Baltimore for Bremen.
 Liverpool-Arrived, the Teutonia from Montreal
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Austria.
The Cornell Crew at Vienna.

The Cornell Crew at Vienna.
 VIENNA, July 29.-The Cornell University crew arrived in this city last night. They suffered vexatious detentions on the Austrian frontier by customs officials, who alleged that their boats contained embroideries. The regatta committee and members of the Vienna contesting crew greeted them to-day by con- mittees and the municipal council also, and conducted them to their hotel. They will begin training immediately. The Vienna boat club placed their boat house at their disposal. The Viennese are discouraged at the physical proportions of the Cornell crew. The betting is from five to ten against one in favor of Cornell The match has been post poned to August Il at the request of the Americans in order to familiarize themselves with the course The distance is one and half miles and return. Two Vienna crews are contesting tonight to decide which will row Cornell.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Committee on Streets.

Several Matters Considered-Action on
 the Same.
 A meeting of the Committee on Streets was held at room 10 City Hall last evening, Alderman Baldwin presiding.
 A communication was read from the Board of Public Works, in relation to the paving of Temple street, between Chapel and Elm streets J. w. Pond, president of the Board, appeared and favored the proposed improve ment. He said it was great thoroughfare and there was great deal of heavy carting through the street. It had often been top dressed by orders of the Board of Public Works, but it did not last.
 Superintendent of Parks Andruss and City Engineer Fowler favored 8 concrete roadway through the street similar to that on Hill house avenue. It was stated that at least two of the church societies located on the Green were willing to pay their share for the proposed improvement. On motion the matter was referred to Alderman Baldwin as a committee to inquire what the church socl- cities would do and report at a future meet ing.
 The matter of paving the west side of Chestnut street, from Wooster to Chapel streets, was laid on the table until the Sep tember meeting.
 The petition for a sidewalk on the north side of Dickerman street, from No. 83 to Orchard street west, and for curbing and grading on the same side from No 8S to Sperry street east, was consid- cred, several parties appearing in favor and one or two against. The committee voted to recommend the improvement in accordance with the petition.
 George R. Cooley, attorney, appeared and asked that John and Grant streets be graded and curbed. It was so voted.
 The petition for changing the watering tanks so as to make them overflow was re- ferred to Alderman Faulhaber and Council man Blakeslee to inquir and report.
 The petition asking that the city take charge of watering the streets was referred to Councilmen Munson and Gerard to inquire and report.
 In regard to the petition asking that the outlet to Gamers pond be kept open, it was decided by the committee after consultation with Corporation Counsel Stoddard that they had no jurisdiction in the matter.
 It was voted to ask the Court of Common Council to order new layout of Veto street. Adjourned.
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HECKER'S Perfect Baking Powder

IU CUH5IsI e5SeHIIHIIy UT OI6Hu or IArUar and Bi-carbonate of Soda, or, in other words,
 Es a Pure Cream Tartar
 Baking Powder,
 free from alum, terra alba, or any other in- furious substances I find the "Royar' Ba- king Powder to consist of Cream Tartar and Bi-carbonate of Soda, with the addition of sesqui-carbonate of ammonia. As regards the carbonic acid gas, which believe to be the only efficient constituent in the use of these powders, I find it to be developed in practically identical amounts in each. The ammoniacal gas Cbetter known to the public as it is found in hartshorn or in smelling salts) obtained by the introduction of sesqui carbonate of --e-a
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WANTEn
WANTED

A GIRL TO ASSIST in a small family at yena-.I A homework; good home wages. s10 to SI9 Isr month. Address THEOD6RE NISSG 1T SiN SI PCT jy26 Ct R aeon Foiis
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A CAPABLE LADY to assist at housework-one LA not afraid to work, and that understands cook ing washing and ironing; eight in the family: wa ges rom SlO to $l5 per month Apply to or address
 J. A. HART, Agent Naugatuck RR, Co. 1Y2O Ta11. CA
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Passage of the Land Bill.

LONDON, July 29.-The Irish land bill came up for it's final third reading and passage in the House of Commons this afternoon. The House was filled. The scene was dramatic. Lord Randolph Churchill moved resolution condemning the bill and made long speech Gladstone replied, thanking the opposition for not supporting Lord Churchilps motion. Gladstone made no attempt to conceal his satisfaction over the success of the measure.
 LONDON, July 3O.-The third reading of the Irish land bill was carried last night by vote of 22O to 14 amid loud and protracted cheering, and when Mir. Gladstone left the mostly abstained from voting. The House of Lords met at Il o'clock last night and read the Irish land bill for the first time without discussion.
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THE PACIFIC COAST.
California.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 29.-The Democratic State committee has appointed a committee te confer with the various conventions now in session and harmonize the differences so as- to present but one ticket for municipal of fees at the coming. election. Mayor Kalioch visited the two conventions of workingmen and spoke in favor of harmony. Appear ances indicate union of the workingmen and Democrats on one ticket.
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New York Produce Market.

New York Produce Market.
 NEW YORK, July 29. FLOUR-Quiet and unchanged; southern flour un- changed
 WHEAT-Unssttled and generally lower; fair de- mand spot sales of No red winter at $I 25a1 26 of Mo- do at $1 2IEa1 221 of No. white at $1 25a 25k Of No. spring at 22al g, and of No. 3 do at $1 Hal Is. CORN-Generally lower and unsettled; less active spot sales of No. at 5sa581, and of steamer mixed at 54a544.
 OATS-Hgher and excited on good demand; No. white 49 No. do 4s5< No. mixed 4736a49. RYE-Nominal.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-In fair demand and firm; ordinary mess for early delivery, $18a18 25.
 LARD-Steady but quiet spot sales of western steam 12, and city do Il 75.
 BEEF-Firm and in more demand; extra mess 12 50a13 co.
 CUT MEATS-Moderate demand and steady; liza Il < for pickled hams !; 73s do shoulders WHISKEY-NominRl.
 SPOT COTToN-1S higher middlings 113s fu- lures steady. BUTTER-NominaL PETROLEUM-Nominal
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.F0R. RENT.
FOR RENT

A PLEASANT front chamber, furnished or un A furnished. For particulars inquire at
 my13 If. r GILL STREET.
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insisting upon the completion of the organi- zation before the credentials of the New York Senators are accepted.
 Secretary Hunt has countermanded the detail of the flagship Trenton, ordered to transport the descendants of Lafayette to the Yorktown centennial The visitors will be furnished transportation on merchant ves- ssl, The Trenton is ordered to Yorktown, however
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THE OLD WORLD,
Great Britain.
for Using Dynamic

Indicted for Using Dynamite.
 LIVERPOOL, July 29.-McGrath and Me Hewitt. under arrest for an attempt to blow up the police barracks in this city and the Town Hall adjoining, were indicted by the grand jury to-day. One indictment was against both for an attempt to blow up the Town Hall with intent to murder, and one against McGrath separately for the same If convicted the penalty will be penal servi- tude for life
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Ac.,asn, ,o ,na w.,n,r1ton E,nre..,

Accident to the Washington Express.
 Word was received in this city about half past o'clock this morning that the Wash ington express down collided with an extra freight train that was lying on the main track between Port Morris and Harlem river, breaking up two freight cars and the ca- boose, and blocking both tracks. 1t was not learned whether anyone was injured. A wrecking train was sent down from this city to the scene of the accident
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BIRTHS.
MARRIAGES,

FosTER-In Middletown, July 24th, a son to Mary
 and Anna Foster.
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New York City

NEW YORK, July 29. There was no further cutting in the west ern passenger rates today Yesterday s rates were maintained by the scalpers and regular offices.
 gation to-day of recent shipments with view of tracing the internal machines sup posed to have been sent to England. HI. Rogers, model manufacturer, is believed to have made some of the clock works of the internal machines, but does not know the names of the party for whom they were made
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For Sale at a Bargain.

dk4 F1RST-CLASS and commodious house
 ii5 with modern improvements, situated on one
 IH of the finest avenues in this city. Large lot, fronting two streets There is 8 nice barn the premises. The property is worthy the attention of investors and can be seen at any time For particu lars call at THIS OFFICE ia0It
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THE WEST.
Dakota Territory.

The Best Wheat Crop Ever Grown.
 WATERFOWL, July 29.-The wheat harvest commences next Monday. The crop is the best ever grown here. and all the crops are excellent Grasshoppers are doing no injury in this section of the country. The wheat harvest on the Jim river has begun. Crops there are fine.
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vEADER-CURTIS-on the 27th inst, at the resi- dsnce of the brides parents, by the Rev. S. IA Sands James M. veadar and Mas Florence Curtis. daughter of James Curtis, Esq FLINT-SMITH-In Danbury, July 21st. George w. Flint and Miss Ida A. Smith, both of Danbury
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NEW DOMINION.
A Mild Winter in the Arctic

: A Mild Winter in the Arctic.
 ST. JOHNS, N. F., July 29.-The Plover has arrived from the Labrador coast, where she connected with the steamer Kite from the northern coast. The Kite had been to the Port of Main, the Moravian settlement. Accounts from the Arctic region represent a very mild winter. A heavy column of black smoke, seen from Main on July 12, is be- ieved to have come from the steamer Pro- teus, which sailed from St. Johns on the 7th inst, bound north
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The Defeat of the Ameer.

LONDON, July 30.-Later advices from the battle at Karezi-atti state that Gholam Fly der took the aggressive, and that the battle lasted three hours. The Ameers troops were badly led, and his whole Candahar horse joined Ayoub Khan. Gholam Hyder fled along the road to Cabul
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THE SOUTH.
Arkansas.

Intruders in the Choctaw Nation.
 LITTLE ROCK, July 29.-A telegram from Fort Smith, Ark. ,says General Pope ordered Lieutenant Shoemaker with 8 company of men from Fort Sill to report to United States Agent Tufts for duty in the Choctaw nation to remove intruders The order created erroat oycifana1f
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Real Gs4ate.

FOR RENT. JRs& VERY desirable and cheap rent can be siia found at Il Kimberly avenue. Apply on llM jy29 2t# THE PREMISES. TO RENT, Ae4 A TENEMENT of four Rooms on first floor. E2,,ssA Apply at 56 WASHINGTON STREET, NAlH jy28 If Corner of Cedar.
 FOR SALE OR RENT. %&4s, THE HOUSE Mo- 29O Elm street; rooms, ii sewer connections, etc The lot is 1l6x 46 feet Fruit and long grape arbor extending almost to the end the yard. Will be sold extremely low or rented to good tenant. Apply to
 W. O. HOTCHKISS, iy27 6t# POS Wooster Street.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Fatal Consequences of a Dogs Ear

Fatal Consequences of a Dogs Bark.
 READING, July 29.-William G. Deturk and his family were out riding near here 8 few evenings since when their horses be- came frightened at dog and ran away, breaking the carriage into small pieces. Mir. Deturk was instantly killed, his wife and son were seriously and Mrs. H. Hole were se- verely injured.
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TO RENT.

IO EOENIe ke4A ONE Tenement on Bradley, corner State st., W 1iH second hoor-5 rooms; also one room suitable sN for lodging One Tenement on Orchard street of rooms at $6.5O per nth. Inquire of jy26 If G. HALL, 80 Grown Street.
 FOR RENT. SfHs The Rooms No. 79 George street (recently oc- EHii1H cupied by Dr. H. A. Oaks) for rent i; l one of the most desirable locations in the city for physician. Inquire at the Drug Store. jy2l If A. F. WOOD.
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The Groton Centennial.

Programme of the Centennial CeIebra-
 tion ofthe Burning of New London, the
 Battle of Groton Heights, and the Mas
 sacre' in Fort Griswold, September 6,
 1881.
 A meeting of the Groton Heights centen- nial committee was held Thursday, July 2s, President Harris in the chair The following programme was agreed upon:
 l. At sunrise national salute will be fired by the don harbor. and Fort Griswold and Fort TrumbuIl
 2. At o'clock the Second, Third and Fourth regi- msnts Connecticut National Guard will disembark Eastern Point preparatory to the assault of Fort
 g. At o'clock, the First regiment, Connecticut National Guard will take position the Pequot House preparatory to the attack Fort Trumbull and New London the British force under Benedict Arnold
 4. At o'clock the movement upon New London cape the harbor to Fort Griswold, and the r London, retreating by the Norwich turnpike. The British pursuit will at the old buryfng ground, where light battery will be brought into use upon the town and harbor.
 5. At 1O:3O o'clock the assault will be made upon Fort Griswod The British forces, % represented by General Stephen R. smith commanding; the garri- tiIery and volunteers from Groton.
 At o'clock D. under the pavilion on Groton Heights, the following
 EXERCISES.
 l. Music-Overture by military band
 2. Prayer.
 3. Musio-'sThe Star spangled Banner" sung by a chorus of 800 school children of New London and Groton.
 4. Grafton by Hon. Joseph R. Hawley. 5. Music-Keller's American Hymn, by the chorus of school children.
 6. Poem by Rose Terry Cooke, read by the Rev. Ed ward W. Bacon
 '. Music-"My Country, 'tis of Thee" by the chorus.
 8. Addresses from distinguished visitors.
 9. Music by the military band.
 In the evening a display of fireworks
 A sum not to exceed $1, 1000 was appropri ated for freworks-$1OO to the ladies' com mittee, and g., ,OOO to the committee on tents, seats, etc. It was also voted to apply to the directors of the Connecticut Historical soci- ety respectfully requesting the loan of the clothes and sword worn by Colonel Ledyard at the time of his death, now deposited in the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, and that the chairman and secretary be authorized to pledge in behalf of the general committee any security which the directors may see fit to require And in addition any other relics that may illustrate the event to be commem- orated September 9th, or shed light upon that period of American history, the articles loaned to be deposited in the museum on Groton Heights, under constant watch and insurance.
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FOR RENT.
FOR. SAT,E
Eea2 SAIE

AeAa, One of the best Houses on Wooster street EgiiH has all the modern improvements with barr EIU on the premises Will be so low and very easy terms. MERWIN'S Real Estate Office,
 1Y21
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DEATHS.

TREAT In this city, July 29th. Jonah N. Treat aged 66 years, months and IA days.
 Notice of funeral hereafter.
 GERRY-At East Hampton, Long Island, Jeanpie B. Gerry, daughter of the late Thomas R. and Hannah G Gerry of New York City. COOK-In South Greek, N C., July 18th very sudden ly, of congestion Of the brain, Nettie M. beloved wife of Capt Henry A. Cook, aged 20 years.
 in his 6oth ye T. services at his late residence 274 Orchard street. Monday, August l. at 30 8. Remains S&n be ta- ken to Wolcottville for interment. Relatives and friends invited to attend vithout further notice. aged 8y years, Funeral from his late residence, Westvile. Sunday July 51st, at p m
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FIRE RECORD.

A saddIery Establishment Burned.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 29.-Fire this even ing completely destroyed the large saddlery establishment of Gathright & Look. Loss $50, GOO.
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Kentucky.
Htrb Pr5cas rar CatfIe

High Prices for Cattle.
 PARIS, July 29.-The annual sale of shert- horns was held yesterday at the farm of B. F. Vanmeter. Eighty-one head were sold T females brought S36, 1890, and five males $1, 700. Fifteen Rose of Sharons averaged $1 ,569.7 .75.
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The appointment of the Grand Duke Mi chael as president of the Imperial Council at St. Petersburg is well received.
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FINANCE AND TRADE.

NEW YORK. July 29-3 P. M. Money closed at per oent exchange closed steady at 4S3ka4s5E governments closed st eady. [Closing prices reported the private wire of BUNNELL SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers.l
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NEW YORK.

The Adirondack Ravfsher Captured.
 NEW YORK, July 29.-Charles Parker, the guide who attempted rape on Mrs George Bull, while conveying her from Forked Lake to Long Lake in New York on Tuesday last, where she was to be the guest of ex-Senator Platt, has been arrested in Kingston, Ont
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MINIATURE ALMANAC.

Max Temp. IT: Min. Tenn, 63; Total Rainfall or Melted Snow 0nchss and 100ths). .O0 Max. velocity of wind, miles per hour.
 FOR JULY g, 1880. Max. Temp, "A; Min. Temp, 5s; Rainfall, Oe;
 J.H. SHERMAN, Observer.
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WANTED.

A JOB AT Blacksmithing by steady man, in or "A out of the city can give good references if re- quired. Apply at
 jy28 3ts 69 CLINTON AyENTTE
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FIRE ESGAPES

OLIVER DITSON & CO.,, Boston. ivao yzzaQ,A-
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nnnmrrn M -I-1 01

A PROTESTANT girl for general housework for A- small family at savin Rock must be good cook, willing and reliable, with good references Ap ply on Monday, from to D. nn. at
 g EXCHANGE BUILDING,
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Failures During the Past Week.

EdIuT0B UUK1h2 the Fast W eek.
 NEW YORK, July 29.-There were eighty nine failures throughout the United States and the Canadas reported to Bradstreet dur ing the present week, a decrease of three compared with the record of the preceding week. In the New England States there were seventeen, Middle States twenty-three, southern States six, western States twenty i've California eight, Canada and Provinces eleven. The failures were mainly of small traders.
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WANTRn

1AA MEN CAN find employment as trenchers lUO in the extension of the Middletown Water works. Apply to R. D. WOOD & O.,
 Waterworks Contractor, jy30 6tE MiddIetovu, Ct
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MARINE LIST.
PORT OF NEW HAVEN.

ARRIvED-JULY 29. / Bark Antonio Closu1ieh, Alexandria, so days rags to Seymour Paper O. Sch Hand, Dayton, St Croix, sugar and molasses to Frank Phipps.
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S'EARIN'S EXCURSIONS. 1881. 1881. STARIN'S GLEN ISLAND. 20 Miles East of New York on
 Long Island.

The steamer JOHN H. STARIN, CAPTAIN MoALLISTER, will make the first trip of the season from New Haven to this beautiful island Saturday. June 25. After this date she will make TWO TRIPS leave starin's pier, foot Brewery street-hve min utes' walk from the depot-at 8:30 a.. sharp Re- turning leave Glen Island at 3S0 p. arriving in New Haven in time to connect with the o'clock trains. Glen Island is one of the most attractive day sum- nler resorts in America. Improvements costing $13 GOO made by Mr. starin since the close of last Everything done with an eye to com fort and pleasure of excursioniets. Two grand con- given daily by Joyces Celebrated 7lst Regiment Band Old fashioned Rhode Island Clam Bake served at any seaside resort be had here at reasonable rates. Elegant steamers between the island and New York nearly every hour. Excursion tickets will be sold from New Haven to New York via Glen Island, Fare, New Haven to the Island ::...-.....$ .59
 !. :" " New York via the Island; j.. 100
 and return via the
 Island and pier IS, North River. 1.50 Liberal discount to large parties.
 Good music every trip by the Celebrated American Band Orchestra, George StreitS Leader.
 No Intoxicating Drinks be obtained on the boat which is sufficient guarantee that nothing avail themselves of these excursions.
 The Island well D. .liced. Ladies and children uH- attended need not fear molestation.
 MANHATTAN BEACH.
 Steamers JOHN H. STARIN, Capt. McAIlister, and ERAsTUS CORNING, Capt. spoor, in connection with the regular New York line, will issue tickets from New Haven to Manhattan Beach and return for the low price of $1.75. Passengers can leave New York every honr of Starin's Manhattan Beach boats from Pier foot of Whitehall street.
 For further information apply to McALISTER WARREN, T Church street, or !
 W. B. MILLER, Agent, starin Pier.