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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Helping Her Poor.

Says . London dispatch: "In the Commons
Gladstone moved an additional annuity Of
10000 for Prince Leopold and q pension Of
5000 yearly for his widow in the event of his
death. Samuel Storey RadicaD, member for
Sunderland, objected to spending the public
money in support Of titled idleness. Labou-
chere, Broadhurst, and Healy, advanced
Liberals, also opposed the grant. The vote
passed by SS7 to A."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
a Bubble Burnfa.

Colonel J. b. Haverly, the well-known the
atrical manager, who has endeavored to run
every theater in the country at one and the
same time, has been compelled by his creditors
ono Mr.. Mcconnell particularly-to make an
assignment. Hayerly was born In the rural
districts of Pennsylvania, was apprenticed to q
tailor, whom he twice assaulted in quarrel and
got into jail in consequence, and subsequently
peddled fsh in Toledo. Shortly after he be-
came manager Of "skin" faro bank, and then
Of Glow dive" Leaving this, he Joined q
minstrel troop, and advertised 30 e1-
tensively that his career attracted attention,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
COmmunist Riot.

There have been serious disturbances ut
Havana, owing to the collection Of number
Of people to celebrate the anniversary Of the
Paris Commune. The people refused to obey
summons of the authorities to disperse, and .
collision ensued, in which one Of the military
was killed, and another wounded. Many per-
sons were arrested.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

In an interview, ex-Secretary Blaine is re-
ported as saying: "I mean, as said in Janu-
ary, Peru is to be despoiled and destroyed, and
that the profits Of the spoilation will be di-
vided between Chill and the English bond
holders, and spectators who furnished her
the money and guns and iron-clads that de-
stroyed Peru"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

The birthday anniversary of Emperor VIII
liam, of Germany, who is aged eighty-nx years,
was celebrated with 9 grand court dinner at
st. Peteraburg. = 49,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
River Improyements.

The United States Senate Committee on I'M
provement Of the Mississippi and Tributaries
have agreed upon a bill appropriating 5,oOo,-
600 for the improvement of the Mississippi,
and q, ,oOO 900 for the Missouri River, to be ex-
pended under the direction of the Secretary Of
War, in accordance with the plans Of the Mis-
sissippi River improvement Committee.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

It is authoritatively announced that e1-Sena-
tor Conkling will in no way meddle in politics
for some time to come, but will instead devote
himself wholly to the practice Of law with
view to becoming independently rich After
attaining riches he will seek to be elected
United States Senator from New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
kicking the Chtnaman Out.

The Chinese immigration bill-restrictinE
Chinese immigration for 9 term Of twenty
years-passed the House just as it came from
the Senate. Mr.. Kasson's amendment to re-
duce the restriction from twenty years to ten
years was defeated by yeas 100, nays 13l. The
measure passed by 1877 yeas to 65 nays.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

and Mr.. Mcconnell, of Chicago, finally went on
his paper to the amount Of $45,O0O which,
through various adventures, was raised $25, 600
more. Hayerly bought up and leased all sorts
of theatres without regard to their value, and
while many proved paying concerns, many OF
them also proved graveyards on his hands.
Perhaps no other man living ever had SO many
theatres under his control at the same time.
Mr.. Haverly is married the second time TO ono
Of the Duyal sisters, Of which there were three,
variety artists, and Of which Colonel Hayeriy
has been the husband of two.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
seven Men Hanged.

Seven men were hanged March "a. At Har-
risburg, Pennsylvania, Frank and Henry Rum
berger were hanged for numbering Daniel
Troutman at Pittsburg, Edgar F. Small, for
numbering Nicholas Jacoby; at Clearield,
Pennsylvania, John A. Neveling, for murder
ing Samuel Pennington at Rock Island, Ili-
nois, William Heilwagon, for numbering his
daughter-in-law at Angelica, New York, John
@. McCarty, for numbering Patrick Markley.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Victor Huss's Innuenee.

A Paris dispatch says that while Victor Hugo
was entertaining the staff Of the Rappel (news-
paper), a telegram was received from st. Peters
burg, announcing that the Gar had spared the
lives of five Nihilists in whose behalf Victor
Hugo had pleaded. On hearing the news,
Victor Hugo toasted the Czar.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
rr..cott,. Proeotol with Chilli.

The protocol between Trescott and the Chill
ian Government is published, Chill declaring
she will make peace only on the following con-
ditions The oession Of Tarapaca in perpetu-
ity; the occupation of Peru as far as Moquequa
until an indemnify Of s2O, 600, 900 is paid, and
the possession of half the guano islands Of
paru
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

Levi Lehman, husband Of Matilda Lehman
nee Matilda Stanley, the gypsy queen, has sued
his wife for divorce. He AYERS that he was
legally married to her in Bolivar County, Miss.
in January, 1881, and that she went to Dayton,
Ohio, later in the same year with her tribe, and
on the Esd Of September was given in marriage
to enc William jeffrey, with whom shs has
been living since. These gypsies are well
known throughout the Western and South.
veafern StstaG
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

Says Geneva dispatch: "A child, belong
ing to one of the highest Bernese families, has
been kidnapped from the Oantonal College. A
ransom Of $4,000 francs is demanded for the
return Of the child, on pain Of its DEATH"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Wanfa Money.

Mr.. Gladstone submitted to the House Of
Commons . message from the Queen, asking
provision for Prince Leopold on his approach
ing marriage. Mr.. Labourchere will oppose
the measure.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

While Mrs. Hettie sprague, widow, was in
the act Of leaving church door ut Cherryfeld,
Maine, Chester Cunningham stepped up, drew
knife, and cut her throat. She died instantly.
jealousy was the cause
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

HE WHO turns against one who has
done him personal fayors and oft be-
friended him is worse than the one
turned against, no matter how bad the
latter may be.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

year, being reported in some places to be
several feet deep on the level. The Northern
Pacific was showed up as far as Bismarck, and
thoroughly blockaded on the Dakota Division.
The drifts near Jimtown are miniature noun
tAing.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

EMorIvE religion without righteous
ness is all gush. Morality without
righteousness is only dress parade but
when our emotions and our morality are
the result of character, that, and that
alone, is righteousness.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

GRIEF never sleeps it watches con-
tinually, like a jealous husband. ALI
the world groans under its sway and it
fears that, by sleeping, its clutch will
become loosened, and its prey then
escapR.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
died Il. .n Alpa. House.

Henry G. Rodgers, United States Minister to
Sardinia under President Van Buren, one of the
three surviving members of the Constitutional
Convention of 1887, died at the County Aims
Houss, at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

"LAD1Es can retain their bonnets in
all parts of the hall' announces Lon
don manager to the evaporation of the
male portion of the theater visitors.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

The American Association of the Red Gross
has inaugurated movement to send its relief
agents among sufferers BY the recent floods,
and has signed call to the American people
for contributions.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

Judge h. W. Harrington, prominent attor-
ney of indianapolis, Indiana, and ex-Congress-
man from that District, dropped dead at his
Office one morning the past week. He was de-
fendant in suit for $50, 900 damages brought
BY his divorced wife.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
The FeelinE in Canaa

At Toronto, Rev. W. B. Affect, in sermon
said it was q libel on justice that Sergeant Ma
son should be degraded and sent to prison for
having discharged . rife at the grinning assas-
sin Guiteau. His remarks were applauded.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

WHEN q man In honest simply because
it is his policy to be so he is already saw
ing up money with which to buy his
ticket to the Penitentiary.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

business cards of Ave lines or less So pr annum.
Local notice, 10 cents Per line each insertion.
Simple announcements OF marriages aud deaths
nd church aud benevolent society notices inserted
rec. Auy ad1itions to obituary notices vii! be
charged five cents per line.
Favors must be handed In as early as Tuesday
morning to insure insertion the SINE week.
Communications upon subjects of general or local
int rast solicited
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Rlixz.rd I'm the Northwest.

A dispatch from st. Paul, Minn., dated
March "a, reports a regular blizzard in the
northwest. Along the st. Paul and Duluth
Railroad the snowfall was the heaviest Of the
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
That Peru Affair.

shipherd, the witness before the United
States House Foreign Affairs Committee, said
that but one person holding Office under the
Government had taken fee from the COM
pany, and that was the Collector Of the Port Of
New York, VIM. q. Robertson, who had been
paid fee for services rendered the company in
the capacity Of any attorney. Collector Robert
son declines to make any statement regarding
the matter until he has seen full report Of the
nroceedinDs
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

Cadet Whitaker has been discharged from
the Military Academy on special order issued
by the Secretary Of War, because Of deficiency
In studies.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
rhe Whitfaker Case.

The President has issued . formal order dis
approving the sentence of the Court-martial
in the Whitaker case, and ordered his dismis-
sal from arrest.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

A HoT-TENPERED man is like loaded
gun with q hair-trigger. You don't
want to go near it, for the lightest
touch will make it 60 of and kill some
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

A dispatch states that the Gillian protocol,
rs published, has been agreed upon by the
Gillian Government and Mr.. Trescott.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

RUSSIA claims to have phosphate de-
posits large enough to fertilize all
Europe for an indefinite period.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
s.n.tor HiIrs CenaItion


Senator Hills surgeon reports that the cancer
with which the Senator has been afflicted has
been entirely ersdicated.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Garrett Aeauitted.

Oscar NJ. Garrett, who has been on trial at
Vernon, Indiana, charged with completely in
the murder of farmer Walton, who was shot
from without while sitting at awindow reading,
has been acquitted. The circumstances sur
rounding the killing pointed to Walton's wife
and Garrett, these two persons having been
suspected of undue intimacy. Respecting the
verdict correspondent says: "Every person
was amazed, and none more SO than the pris-
oner and his counsel. This verdict is regarded
by the members of the bar, and by the citizens
Of Vernon, as fragrant violation Of the
Judges charge and contrary to all the evidence
in the case. As the Clerk finished reading the
verdict, the prisoner arose, and with bis eyes
filed with tears Of joy and in husky voice
exclaimed: ga righteous verdict"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
EarthqualIes I'm Clai0s

The boilers Of tug-boat exploded ct Phil
adelphia killing four men and two, who an
missing, are thought to be dead.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

The coronation of tho Czar Of Russia has
been postponed till next August.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

PLowINa matches are still kept up in
Great Britain, and great interest is taken
in them.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

He is wise who never acts without
reason, and never against it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Under the SNOW.

A San Francisco dispatch says news from
Lake Canon reports number OF men buried by
. snow-slide, four Of whom-Robert Frumbull,
Alexander McKeon and D. B. Grant, miners,
and Henry Schumacher, engineer, were killed.
Their bodies were recovered, but second slide
buried them under forty feet Of snow. Over
forty slides occurred in Lake and Mill Creek
eanons, within three days, burying in all thirty
sight persons. With the exception Of the
above named, the only one seriously injured
was Christian Hableztel, who was buried for
nineteen hours, and is likely to die from his in
juries Heavy storms isolated the body for
nearly week. The weather is now clear in the
mountains along the line of railroad, and the
blockade will probably soon be broken.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Coro..tlsn Of sAe Car.

A fire at Ripon, Wisconsin, destroyed prop
erty to the value of &200, 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

DIR. MoDERMorT, of Monticello, Ark,
has invented flying machine. 1t does
not fly yet, but is expected to. MIR. Nc
Dermott was led to undertake the work
through pride. he says: "It is mortl,
flying that stupid goose or or a buzzard
should go at will above the earth, and
man, the greatest of Gods creatures, be
obliged to crawl around like worm. L
hope before I die to give flying chariot
to every lady in the land"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Empcror yynlian,s Rirthda;

More earthquake shocks have occurred in the
Island Of Ohios, creating panic among the
inhabitants, who took refuge in tents.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

On the 22d Of March snow was reported to
be one foot deep ut Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
Di.nstrou. FIrA

Judge Blatehford C0rArmea.
Judge Blatchford's nomination has been con-
frmed by the Senate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

Jurisdiction I'm Mason's Case
General Swain states that the Court-martiil
trying Sergeant Mason had no jurisdiction.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

Secretary Hunt received message from
Lieutenant Harker, Of the Jeannette-search
party, at tNischucudinsk, as follows: "Dispatch
to take charge Of the Lena is received. Twill
meet Danenhower here. Will report after
further consultation. His five men are essen
tial to conduct search in the Lena, as no other
seamsn can be obtained. They are in splendid
condition, are very anxious 10 return with me,
and earnestly request me to take them. An
suer here direct" Secretary Hunt telograped
Lieutenent Harber that Danenhower's men
could accompany him if they were able and
willing to 60.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

A bill permitting women to practice as at
torneys-At-law has been passed BY the Nassa-
chusetts House.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

MogB Packed.
st. Louis packed SIG, ,397 hogs from Eovem-
Der to March /.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-30

We DO not care what men think Of
us to-day, but do hope that we shall
stand we'll under the light of time.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07

Last evening at about half past seven 8 man was seen to fall as if in fit. He struck his head as he fell on the steps of Bennett < Sloan's store State street. The unfortu nate man was taken charge of by Officer Net. tleton, who had him taken in an express wagon to his home, at 29S State street, over Lewis store, between Fair and Water streets, where he soon afterward expired. Dr. Ruickoldt was sent for. Deceased served 6 number of years in the army in the late war His name was Conrad
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
AcefGAntS.

Mrs. c. Horton, who fell from the third story window of her house, "A Wallace street, to the ground, Monday evening" was more thor oughly examined yesterday as to the extent of her injuries. The woman weighs 40 pounds and has husband and 8 family of three children. She cannot explain how it was she fell. There was no one with her in the room at the time. Her husband had just stepped out and heard 8 scratching noise against the clap boards which he found was caused by his wife in her fall There ap. peared to be no bones broken, but internal injuries are feared.
 William Cook, John Hackstt and James Dick three joiners, working on Mckinley $ new building in Ansonia, were thrown to the ground, distance of about thirty feet Mon day afternoon, by the staging giving away. There were no bones broken, but each had a sprained ankle and number of bruises
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
The Peach Train Collision

Walter F. Bean, of Waterbury, engineer on the freight train which collided with the peach train at Burnside Tuesday, was badly hurt in the spine. By means of temporary track trains were able to pass at Burnside last night. Owing to the great scattering of peaches the Burnside people feasted on the palatable fruit
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMxRT.
 0FEICg OF THE CHIEF SIGHAL OtKiOsa,
 TAsErNaToN. D. G.. Sept. 7-1 A. x. For New England fair weather and shifting winds to south east. falling barometer, stationary or higher temperature.
 For the n dale Atlantic States. fair weather, sasterlJ vssrng to southery winds lower barometer, stationary slight rise in temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
Rabbi kleeber&.

Rabbi Kleeberg arrived in New York yes- terday morning and will come to this ely to- day, arriving here at II a. He will be met at the depot by the reception committee of arrangements and few friends. The re- ception will be held in the lecture room of the Court street synagogue this evening. The members of the congregation are pleased to hear of the Rabbi's pleasant trip.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
NEw HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday 2eInins. Sept. z, 1882.


NEW ADVERTISEMENTS IO-DA y Announcement-Prootor Gross & Mcguire. Announcements. Rothchild & Bro. Charge of Time-B & N. r. Air Line R. R. Choice Peaches-J. H. Ks&rney. Fall Openng-Nicoll the Tail r. Feather Dusters-At Northrop's. Found-Packags of Silk-Monson & Carpenter. Peaches-D. S Cooper. Peaches--D. M Welch & Son. Perry Dsvis' Pain Killer-At Druggists. Rooras With Board-420 Chapel Street. Ryder's sExoursion-Friday. Sept. 15. Wantsd-Bookkeeper-"G. w." Wantsd-Corset Hands-I. Newman S1 Co. Wanted-Bricklsysrs-f Ina City Dye Works. Waated-G1rl-131 Sherman Avenue. WaEtad-Room With Board-"M." Wsntrd-Rooms-P. o. Box 467. wanted-Girl-1o2 Chapel Street. wanted-Girl-1A right Street. wanted-Situation-16 Day Street. Wanted-Si uation-10 Dow Street.
 Wanted-Situation-152 Poplar Street. Wanted-Situation-60 White Street. Wanted-situation-16H Day Street. nted--Situation-e5 Putnam street. Wanted -Situation-16 6S East Styeet.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
The Parson md HIS Horse

A well known clergyman drove twelve miles into the country to pass the day with friend. While at dinner servant came run ming in with tho message that his horse was lying on it's back in frightful agony, kicking and struggling as if about to die. Perry Davis Pain Killer happened to be on hand' and some of it was at once put down the sui feriag beasts throat. In consequence the horse, which had bad attack of collie, was able to trot cheerily homeward in the even ing. This method of curing horses is regu- larly resorted to in Providence, R. l., among the animals belonging to the fire department. The chief of this department. Captain Oliver J. Greene, says: For collie in horses small bottle of it in pint of water or milk in time."
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
Fire tu the Annex,

Early last evening blaze was seen in the direction of East Haven. It proved to be a
 barn across the Quinnlpiac river in Fair Ha-
 ven East, belonging to coal merchant.
 Chief Engineer Hendrick sent over the hook and ladder and hose cart in Fair Haven to render aid. The barn WAS destroyed.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
The Camp Ground-Ths Sanitary Arr
 ranGemsnts.

visitor at Niantic says: A feature de- serving notice in connection with the status of the Second regiment is the excellent man. agement by Surgeons Bissell and Beardsley of the hygienic influences which are potent for veal in camp life. Tuesday morning only two out of 542 in the Second regiment
 were unable to do service. These medical
 attaches are literally on the qui vive for any
 outbreak, in the sanitary line, that may unfit
 men for work or render their stay uncom-
 fortable. Every morning the outskirts of
 the quarters are visited by these vigilants and all garbage, refuse matter or question able food ''fired.'' The rule with these sur geons is to spot man complaining and i'm, media.ely push the cure so that no bed rid den victims can be reported. Colonel Gra- ham is ably supported by his medical staff and rumor has it that at the brigade head quarters the surgeons of the ''Sec" are spec. ially in favor and their work particularly commended.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
g}ew a5aren a]aig s11uming synrnal and Gpnrer
Fell From an Elevator.

A young man named John Schweminn, who had been in the employ of Eaton, Cole & Burnham, Bridgeport, but six hours, fell down the elevator at the works Monday and broke one of his ribs. A scalp wound was also made in the fall. The distance of the fall was probably twenty-five feet.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
The Neyy Haven Team wins

The New Haven team, members of the Irish American Rifle club, who shot at Creed moor Tuesday in a match with the Irish American Rife club, of New York, were vic torious-score 313 to BOP. The match wal shot at POO yards, off hand, with military rifles, each man having ten shots. The con ditions for shooting were generally favorable the only drawback bel g light cross wind The New Haven men report most hospita ble reception. The score was:
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
NEW YORK.
A Pleasant Affair,

D. M. Welch & Son gave their employees 8 picnic Monday according to their annual lib eral practice. The clerks say they had royal good time. It was held at Short Beach, where Mir. Welch has his summer residence ball game, a fine dinner prepared by Mrs D. M. and Jesse D. Welch, salt water bath ing and congratulations extended by D. M. Welch, to which Joseph Hampstead, Henry Swain and William Van Lue responded, were pleasant features The party embraced D. NJ. Welch, Louis A. Betcher, head clerk :; Walter Prentice, Joseph H. Hampstead, R. Hope. Henry L. Swain, Harry s. Welch, Edwin E. Sanford, Frank w. Hampstead, Dawson D Billings, Herman D. King, Will liam Vanhie Porter, John c. Edmunds, Frank W. Smith, Fred R. Cook and Robert Cunningham.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-07
Vh6 Air Lime Lease.

A special meeting of the stockholders of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company was held in New York yesterday to pass upon the lease of the Air lhne road. The lease was ratified. Presi- dent Watrous and Vice President Reed at tended. The Air Line meeting to pass upon the same question is to be held in Middletown September l3