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Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

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 A flock of wild geese passed ovor this city yesterday going northward.
 Twelve saloon proprietors in this city have died of pneumonia sinct Jan. 1st last.
 Deeds of oyster grounds aggregating 1000 acres were regiven yesterday by the Shell Fish commissioners for parties who had ap- piled for them.
 Two new and very handsome bookcases were placed in the Mayors office yesterday afternoon. They have been located on each side of the doorway.
 Miss Agnes Hewitt, of Bridgeport, was on board the Mallory steamer Rio Grande, Cap tain Burrows, which took fire on the recent trip from Galveston.
 Forty blackfsh were caught by MT. H. c. Thompson, the lighthouse keeper, yesterday at Southwest Ledge. Several weighed from three to four pounds each.
 Ladies will find to their advantage, before purchasing bonnet or round hat, to inspect the immense stock at Miss M. E. J. Byrnes, 121 Orange street, corner of Court.
 The Bridgeport encampment has decided to take part in the Odd Fellows parade in New Havea June 9th. This makes eight en- campments which have decided to be pres ent.
 Superintendent Andrews had the settees placed on the Green yesterday. By order of the police department adopted last summer, the seats must be vacated on and after 10 p. m.
 Philip Smith, who had been undergoing treatment for an abscess at the hospital in this city for several weeks, died Saturday night, and the remains were taken to Water bury yesterday.
 Mrs. Cook, wife of Edwin L. Cook, of Waterbury, was on Saturday the victim of a kerosene accident. Her face was badly burned while she was trying to kindle the fire with kerosene.
 About $500 has been received by the con- mittee appointed to raise funds for the Jew ish refugees. Those who have not already given can send their subscriptions to Max Adler, the treasurer.
 Mir. Ford, the jeweler, has placed two choice and handsome plate glass and solid rosewood showcases in the center of his store. They are very handsome piece of cabinet work and well adapted to the display of his fine goods.
 A meeting of the Committee on Ordinances will be held this evening in rooms 10 and II, City Hall, at 7:3O o'clock. Parties interested h the sale of skiumed milk are requested to be present, as the committee intend framing an ordinance concerning it's sale.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
A fTidni9ht Funeral.

William A. Baldwin, jr., who died in Mid- dlebury Sunday about noon, of smallpox, WAS buried the same night at 12 o'clock in the cemetery by the side of his grandfather Every precaution was taken to insure safety An Englishman by the name of Tudor and two young men by the name of Beebe took charge of the burial. Notice was given to those living on the route and one of the young men walked in advance with lantern and the other in the rear to warn off chance travellers The afflicted father and mother of the deceased followed their only son to the grave and with the exception of the three attendants no others relieved the mon- otony of that dreary journey. At the grave the scene was sad one. It was work re quiring the strength of six stout men, while two of the three were mere boys striving to do duty. A few words of comfort, pray CT, and 'the dust to dust" by the pastor in waiting, requiem by the songsters in the trees attracted to the spot by sympathy (who knows to the contrary p and it was all over. William was good young man and highly esteemed by those best acquainted with him. - WLte7Du2U d71e31c07l.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
The Meridian Scandal.

All the principal actors in the Meridian scandal, except Mrs. Forster, appeared in the police court this morning before Judge Coe Mir. Foster, the defendant, sat by the side of his counsel, Mir. Merriman, and Mrs. Rand, whom he was charged with assaulting, was in the clerks office, waiting to be called as 8 witness had the case been praceeded with. Mir. Philip Rand, brother in law of MT. Eos ters, had chair within the rail. Miss Sy- monds, the blonde school mistress, who has been made the co respondent in the divorce suit brought by Mrs. Foster against her bus. band, was not present The spectators seats were packed.
 George A. Fay counsel for Mrs. Foster in the divorce suit, conducted the prosecution, City Attorney Platt taking no active part in the proceedings. The defendant was accused on two counts, the first being that of having committed an assault upon Mrs. Rand and the second with attempting forcible entrance into the residence of Mrs. Philip Rand. To both charges he pleaded not guilty. His counsel then asked an adjournment of the case until Friday on the grounds that Mrs. Foster, whom they desired to use as witness was not present in court. The prosecution opposed the adjourn ment on the ground that the law re- gently passed by the Assembly makes it op- JlOuhl W1Lu tuo WI16 WuStuGE SIl6 Sldll t0SGlIy for or against her husband Judge Coe de- cided that while wife cannot be compelled to testify, still her attendance in court can be required and that she must signify her desire not to testify when upon the witness stand and under oath. For this reason the case was adjourned until Friday morning next the same bonds, $1,OOO, being contin- ued. It is said that Miss Symonds, the pretty schoolmistress, will be present at that time. ir Nnu y&o;x, o4 &I,o home of her father, MT. Augustus Stanley Hnrtf07'1 Post
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PpIica Notes.

The arrests recorded on the police slate last night were as follows: John Bonney, general breach of the peace; Peter Pendir, cruelty to horse; Timothy J. O'Connell, sell ing liquor without a license; Michael Schmidt, violation of the Sunday liquor law :: John Gum, selling liquor without license; ; William Cassidy, breach of the peace. Cassi- dy was arrested by Officer Mealia while fight ing with man named Miller on Church street. Miller escaped arrest by running away.
 Captain Barrovvs' Great Feat.
 Captain A. C. Barrows of the Mallory line steamer Rio Grande, and resident of Mys- tic, Conn.,, has performed an unprecedented feat Discovering his vessel on fire at sea, he transferred h1s ninety odd passengers to an Italian bark that happened along; ran his steamer into shoal water, snnk her and put out the fire, then foated her, got up steam, overlook the bark, transferred his passengers on board again and brought them into this port last night This morning the Ric Grande lies at her dock at pier No. 20, East river, as fresh as a daisy, while Captain Bur rows has become the greatest hero living 1T the eyes of his passengers. If playwright were to introduce such an incident as this into drama, he would be laughed at fol straining at sensational and improbable eff fects, but Captain Burrows has shown that it is possible. The coolness, ingenuity anc bravery he exhibited throughout the trying scenes show him to be man of the highes order of ability and sailor that any steem ship line may be proud to possess.-Nea Y03I Commercial AdDertiSe3'
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
Excitement il1 Brisrol.

John Wolff, 45 years old, employed at Hubbell's factory at Forestville, was caught Sunday afternoon in the act of raping girl alanaod Cosgrovo, 12 years old, near the rail- road track between Forestville and Bristol The girl is more or less demented, at least not entirely bright. She tells that Wolff made her submit to his assaults. Parties passing near the spot discovered them, and Wolff was immediately arrested and was to Wolff is not an amiable character, having been recently divorced from young woman who was but 15 years old when he married her, He abused her shamefully, so it is al legged.
 Wolff is brass turner and has good wages. Great excitement was caused in Bristol yesterday, and there was some talk of giving Wolff summary justice-HhTttord JIu2eS-
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
RHrRIRr4.

Burglars were at work in Hartford Sunday night. They forced an entrance to Lorenzo Daniels mill on Elm street, and nearly suc- ceeded in opening the safe in the office. The upper hinge had been broken off while the lower one just hung to it's fastenings. The lock had not been tempered with. When the office was opened yesterday morning three steel wedges, each about an inch in thick ness, were found near the safe, showing the implements used by the burglars, who evi- dently left in hurry. It looked as if ten minutes more work would have opened the safe, which contained about $2O. The Hart ford police have no clue to the burglars.
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Obituary.

Rachael Peck, aged 96 years and 10 months died in Stratford May 21st.
 Mrs. Dorcas Smith, the oldest person in Sharon, died last Friday aged 94.
 The wife of MT. Frederick Bennett, of New Milford, died on Saturday from tnmor which she had had removed, but without avail. Mir. Bennett is widely known as the undertaken at New Milford.
 In it's Manchester correspondence the Hartford Post yesterday says: Edward E. Spencer, an estimable young man aged 20 years, died on Saturday at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. Jerome, in Fair Haven. The body will be brought to this place for inter- ment on Tuesday morning at half-past ten o,c1OoE
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Accidents.

Charles B. Dyer, a well known house painter and foreman of fire steam engine company No. 8, met with severe accident Saturday evening He was driving to his home 12O Dwight street, with one of his workmen, and in turning swiftly into the yard both men were thrown out MT. Dyer was badly bruised and stunned, but is i'm proving.
 Lewis Smith, aged 12, accidentally hung himself at Millville (Naugatuck) Saturday while playing circus.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
Burglars in Stratford.

Burglars rttempted to enter Phalen's gro- bery store and Merrill's market in West Strat- ford between three and five o'clock Sunday morning. A pane of glass WAS broken out in the rear of Phalen's store, and at the mar ket 8 number of holes were bored through the panel of the door with an inch auger. The burglars woke up MT. Phalen and had to leave in consequence.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23

One of our prominent business men said to us the other day: ''In the spring my wife got all run down and could not eat anything; passing your store I saw a pile of Hoods Sar- saparilla in the window and I got bottle. After she had taken it @ week she had rous- ing appetite, and did eat everything She took three bottles, and it was the best three dollars ever invested" C. T. Hood & Co., Lowell Mass.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
The Club Swinging Contest.


 The club swinging contest between Charles BuchhoIz and Luke Doyle took place at Peck's Grand Opera House last evening be- fore large sized and enthusiastic audience. The contest was preceded by variety enter tainment which included clog dancing, club swinging, etc., by volunteers. The arrange ments agreed upon were that each contestant should swing the clubs at least ten minutes, the one making the least errors and the finest movements to be awarded the prize, hand some gold medal costing fifty dollars. John Shields, of New York, was chosen referee. Buchholz' judge was Charles Killingbeck, of Bridgeport, and Andrew Gallagher, of this city, was judge for Doyle, who opened the contest. He had many admirers in the hall who cheered him lustily. He is 8 tall, angu lar formed youth, and appearing in tights presented anything but the appearance of an tion of skill, but lacked ease and grace in his movements. He also stopped swinging before his ten minutes were up, and made one bad break. As young Buchholzsstepped to the front he was enthu- siastically cheered: The contrast between him and his opponent were very marked. He is we'll knit, compactly built youth with an almost perfect physique. He was attired
 
 with blue trimmings Doyles arms looked like pipe stems in comparison with Buchholz well developed biceps. He handled his clubs with astonishing ease and performed many difficnlt movements with great dexterity, his wrist movements being especially fine. He swung and twisted his clubs the full ten minutes, making single break, and when time was up held them at arms length nearly minute. His exhibition was far superior to that of Doyle's and his | friends felt sanguine that Buchholz would be awarded the prize. The referee in giving his decision said that while MT. Buchholz made the best swinging and finest move ments he had made two breaks, while MT. l Doyle had made only one. He then awarded the prize to Doyle, whose friends became very jubilant. Buchholz' judge claimed that he had made but one break. No explanation was given for not considering the fact that Doyle did not swing for the full ten minutes. The decision gave great deal of dissatisfac- lion
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Pig cons.

Last October young New London gentle man gave number of pigeons to friend in Palmer, Mass. The latter kept them closed up in cote all winter but about week ago released them. A day or two later he missed two of them, and on Friday last they were discovered at their old place in New London
 After an absence of six months they found their way back distance of sixty-iVe miles
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Emanuel Baptist Church.

The church property of the West Chapel street M. E. church, situated on the corner of Chapel and Day streets, recently sold, was purchased for the former Webster street Baptist church. At meeting held April 7th the latter society voted to change the name to that of the Emanuel Baptist church, and also voted at the same time to dispose of fha old chenef
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
w AH DHE T HIN . OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 WASHINGTON, D. e.. May 25-1 A. N. ) For New England, cloudy weather with rain, east srly shifting to westerly winds, stationary lower temperature.
 For Middle States, cloudy weather. with rain, fol- lowed by clearing weather, winds shifting to north west, higher pressure
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Max, temp, "A min. temp, 51; total rainfall,

MAY 22 1881. Max. temp, 65; min. temp 50; rainfall, .2s.
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 tIt."--Wind less than miles hour. Storm sig nas have reference only to approaching high winds. Approaching high northwesterly winds are indicated by red and white flags combined An area of low barometer (atorm center) appears first to the westward and moves slightly to the north east.
 --Dating May winds from the southwest to south east arethuse most likely to be followed by
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Entertaiflm ents. TTTTJ DANTTnr-ct

The Mckee Rankin authorized Danites company now in their sixth season, produce '"The Danites'' at Peck's Grand Opera House next Friday and Saturday evenings with the original music, scenic effects and other ac- cessories, and 8 cast which has been very favorably received elsewhere. "The Danites'' has been produced over twelve huIdred times in this country, England and Ireland. Seats at Loomis'.
 '|HoDdE GUARD" ENTERTAINMENT.
 The Mayor and Common Council have re- ceived special invitations to be present at the Home Guard entertainments, the first of which will be given at Peck's Grand Opera House next Thursday evening. The teachers of our pnblic schools have also been invited. The subjects of the entertainments embrace ''Work and Workmsn in England, Ireland, Egypt and America" The ''Home Guard'' will graphically describe at the first meeting at Peck's Grand Opera House "why the English workman cannot get rich and why the American workman can get rich"
 THE BARNUM AND LONDON CIRCUS
 This tremendous consolidation, "Jumbo" and all, is to be here on Thursday, June l. The New York Telegram makes the append ed eloquent comment ''Such an overwhelnl- ing business was never done by any enter tainment in this city before as that of the Barnum and London combined shows at Madison Square Garden, because no better show was ever given. The receipts the first week actually exceeded $55,OO0 Madison Square Garden has been too small to hold the mass of people and, as consequence, thou sands were turned away from the doors. As for the show itself, it is really wonderful and bewildering, and appears to have no end. There are three rings in which circus per, formances are given by three circus compa- nies. Twenty acts in each or sixty acts in all. There are the baby elephant, two menag- cries, museum of living wonders and count less other attractions, and all visitors get ten times the worth of their money"
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
Select ParIor Entertainment.

select parlor entertainment will be given by the members of the s. P. L. A. on the evening of Decoration day, May 30, at the residence of one of the members. This soci- ety is just closing very successful year, and although this is the first year of it's existence, the society has reason to be congratulated on the manner in which it has made itself so well known in and around this city. The of- ficers are President, Frank A. Southworth s vice president, Robert C.. Johnston; secre- tary Miss Della Welty, and treasurer, Miss Estella V. Loomis.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
Chased by His Satanic Majesty
Ethereal NIiIdneSs.

The spurt of warm weather yesterday and the day previous gave an impetus to business which was felt at the dry goods and clothing stores. The clothing men have all along for some time past been specially aggravated by the long duration of winters sojourn in the lap of spring, and long have stood ready to hail with energy and one accord the first burst of ethereal mildness. Tolerably fair signs of approaching warm weather were seen yesterday in the flight of another flock of wild geese northward-one flock went in the same direction about a month ago-and in the placing of the settees in the Green, and 1t is now thought that in the course of two or three months cold and frosty mornings will disappear and spring garments will not be a mockery and delusion.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
Good SalnlRritanS.

The Good Samaritans held meeting last evening at their hail, No. 37 Chapel street. Singing by the choir prayer by MT. Crockett; ; opening remarks by Brother Grooms. Mir. Dugald Campbell gave some of his ygood songs during the meeting. Pres. c. D. AL bee made the closing remarks Meeting every evening this week, and next Sunday evening they will have grand rally at Loomis' Temple of Music. Seats free; al invited. Four signed the pledge last evening Lieutenant Governor Bulkeley.
 Lieutenant Governor William H. Bulkeley returned yesterday morning from week. g business trip in West Virginia.
 A double-seated team, belonging to Lieu tenant Governor William H. Bulkeley started on run down Main street Hartford, yesterday afternoon, but the horses were stopped before reaching Asylum street. Two of Mir. Bulke- ley's children were seated in the carriage, and, although considerably scared, were in no way injured. The carriage was but slight ly damaged
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23
N ever FaIIs.

No instances of failure on record when Simmons Liver Regulator has been properly taken. It removes bilious secretions, cures dyspepsia, constipation and sick headache, strengthens the kidneys and gently assists nature. my22 6d1w
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NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Tuesday Morning, May 23. 1882.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ,TO-DAY y

NEW 4 D ADVERTISEMENTS I'O-DA Y. Barnum's Circus-June l. Board aud kooms-103 George Street. Cow for sale-442 Washington Street. Country Board-A. M. Smith. Danites-Peck's Opera House. For Sale-Grocery--1h his ofice For Sale-Wagon-D. M Moore. For alo-Stocks-Bunnel Scranton. Free Leceure-Geo. ". H. Hughes Horse Stolen-H P Shares. Home Guard Meeting -Peck's Opera House. Ladies Underwear-E. Malley Go. Lost Dog 30 Pearl Street. Strawberries X Judson. Table Board-Selden House. Trimmed Bonnets-M. '. J. Byrnes. Window Screens-Conn. Wire Works. Wanted-Situation-l3 Dixwel Avenue. Wanted-Situation-2 Hamilton Street. Wanted-situation- Day Street. Wanted-Boy-P o. Box 468. -Tenement-Box AS Wanted-Rooms-122 Wooster Street. Wanted Situation-83 Broad Street. Wanted Situation-76 Oak Street. Wanted -Situation-109 Orchard Street. Wanted -Man-Chas. Audley. Wanted-Situatfon--6 Wallace Street. Wanted-A Gir1-Whitneyville Wanted-Position-Mtl River. Mass. Wanted-Rooms- office. Wanted -Girl-Box AS. Wanted-Situation-117 Lafayette Street. Wanted-Situation- South Street. Wanted-Girl~l31 Sherman Avenue. Wanted Girl-35 Wooster Street. Wanted Situation-39 Liberty Street.
 
 Midnight Weather Report. The following observations were taken at the same
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Death nf n Sen. Cantain

Captain Simeon Church died yesterday morning at his home in Montville. Probably few whaling captains were more widely known or more generally esteemed than Cap tain Church. He was engaged in the ven- turesome whale fishery for more than twenty years, in all of which time he was famous for his successful management of ships and his splendid voyages. His last voyage was made in the schooner Charles Colgate to "Powells GrOupn D
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Nice ripe strawberries, price much lower to-day. We make our own purchases at headquarters daily. Goods delivered prompt ly. MIX & HUDSON, City Market.
 Branch cor. Church and Chapel street.
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There is no bitters in the market which will do so many people good without the risk of doing anybody harm as Wheat Bitters
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An invaluable strengthener for the nerves, muscles and digestive organs, producing strength and appetite, is Browns Iron Bit tarS
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Dark blue cloth top curacoa kid foxed but ton boots in all widths Ladies' sizes are sold by w. B. Fenn & Go. at S2.95.
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Thirty dozen-all widths-Aa, A, B, 0 and D widths-the new style front lace, narrow toe and patent tips, Price $4.45 ladies' sizes.
 ". B. FENN < Go.
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Wallace B. Fenn & Co. carry the largest stock of ladies' fine and medium priced opera slippers at retail in New England, l. e., from $1.28 to $2. 75 pair.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-23

The best place in the city to purchase dra- peries, lace curtains, cornices, cornice poles, etc., is at the New Haven Window Shade Co.,, 194 Chapel street, below the bridge.
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w. B. Fenn $ Co. have large lot of fine curacoa kid foxed glove kid top button ladies' sizes at $2.95.
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We advertise 1 1000 pairs of ladies', misses, boys, youths, mems and childs blue and olive colored canvas shoes from $1 to $1.75.
 my2O lot WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
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EIawn TennIS.''

Gentlemen's and ladies' lawn tennis on hand and specialties made to order. Gym nasium shoes from $1 to $2. The new styles are attractive. W. B. FENN 1 Go.
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strawberries.

Good Hotel Table Board at the Selden House at reasonable rates also few desirable rooms. m23 St
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''Burt kid," new finish of leather, makes the toughest, most durable stock for street button boot in the market. They are soft and pliable. Sold only by W. B. Fenn $ Co.
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Boys and youths lace and button school schoes of two or three celebrated makes. We pay special attention to these goods
 WALLACE B. FENN S5 Go.
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New and elegant designs in dado and fancy shades, and all colors in Scotch and American Hollands New Haven Window Shade Co.,, 194 Chapel street, below the bridge.
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Ladies' Louis XIV. opera slippers.
 w. E. FENN < Go.