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Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
The Old State House.

A Look at the Old Original Plans of the
Edifce-The AutoEra phs ofthe Commit |
tee and the Architect, Ithiel Towne-
The Old Eagle Bank-A Voice Recalling
Old Days i'm the City's History.
In the possession of Harry Austin, Esq,
the now venerable but still hale and hearty
architect at his Office in Street building, are
the original elevations by the architect,
Ithiel Towne, of the old State House. They
are in fine state of preservation. There are
the front and side elevations and the interior
At the lower right hand oornerof the front
elevation are the autographs of the commit
tee who had supervision of the work. They
were William Mosely, a famous dealer in
these parts in his day, whose New England
rum very superior article and is yet re-
membered with sincere admiration by old in
habitants Charles H. Pond, who served Con-
necticut as its Governor in 1884, and John
H. Wilson. The autograph of the famous
Architect Ithiel Towne is also attached. The
building was contracted for June IA, 1928.
Ithiel Towne then had an Office in New York
city. In Mr.. Austin's Office bust of Ithiel
Towne looks down upon the visitor from an
| elevated position. It is very accurate
representation of Mr.. Towne. Many q
citizen has exclaimed on seeing it, "That
| looks exactly as he did, 1t was the work
| of Mr.. Ives, the Connecticut sculptor, now
| and for many years past in Rome, Italy. Mr..
Austin had his Office in Hartford many years
| ago, and directly back of his was the studio
| of Mr.. Ives. Mr.. Charles Dickerman one of
| New Ravens most esteemed citizens, on his
| recent visit to Europe, called upon Mr.. Ives
and spent very agreeable hour with that
| artist.
Mr.. Austin has also the original elevations
OF the old Eagle bank, the failure of which
institution created great financial shock in
this city. AS many we'll remember sthe banl
was to have been erected where the Exchange
building now stands. 1t was to have fronteG
the Green land the ample granite foundations
| were laid and few feet of the superstructur'
built when the bank failed Great was thu
connection thereat. The property was solo
, as it stood to Mr.. Forbes, who pulled dow
what had been erected and erected the Elk
, change building. The elevations show tina
the Eagle bank was to have been an elegan
| and beautiful structure of the Ionic order o
architecture. 1t was to have five fine stores
The drawings we're executed in July, 1925 Il
exterior architectural appearance the build
/ ing would have considerably resenbled til
, old State House.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Reunion OF the TYLER Family.

The twelfth annual gathering of the Tyler
family was held in Prospect August 5 in
the Wilcox grove. At the business meeting
ident; Henry Mix, of East Haddam, secreta-
ry for the ensuing year; also committee of
arrangements, consisting of George Boyer,
John Gilbert, William Berkeley, George F.
Tyler, c. D. Thrall and W. S. Russell At 2
p. m. the company sat down to the long
heavily laden table and after the in vocation
of the divine blessing the good things began
to disappear. About 4 o'clock the party
broke up having enjoyed themselves very
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Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Passed AWAY.

Mr.. Abimael R. Reese, of Greenport, L. u,
father of Mrs. John Fl. Rowland of this city,
died Thursday evening. He was 81 years of
age and an esteemed citizen of Greenport
He was born at Shelter Island near Green
port. Mrs. Rowland has been at his residence
for a number of days past Mr.. Rowland,
whose father was the late E. S. Rowland,
leaves to-day to attend the funeral, which
takes place tomorrow. The deceased leaves
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Police Notes.

Shortly after ~ o'clock noon yesterday
there was row on Congress avenue near
Lafayette street. When Officer McGovern
arrived at the seat of war he found John
Hannohue lying on the walk badly cut up,
drunk and unable to tell who his assailant
was. He was taken to the station house.
James Birmingham and Henry Ellis, two
boys, were arrested for petty thieving on
Hill street last evening. The articles said to
be stolen were rags and papers.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

In Walingford Thursday night Samuel
Simpson, Robert 3. Wallace, W. j. Leaven-
worth, Edward NJ. judd L. NJ. Hubbard,
Albert D. Judd, G. w. Harris, E. H. Ives,
G. w. Hull B. H. Treat, Hezekiah Hall,
Henry B. Todd and Robert Fl. Cow1es were
appointed committee to encourage new
business enterprises.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Shooting Festival.

The shooting festival of the Independent
German Rifles will take place at Schuetzen
Park on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Stages will run to the Park from the termi-
nus of the State street horse railroad. 1t
will be q most enjoyable entertainment and
will no doubt be largely attended.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

We dropped in yesterday at Fl. Machols,
the we'll known merchant tailor, PIT Chapel
street. opposite the City Market. We found
him engaged in opening large cases. just
rived, of fall goods, all the styles for fall
suits Mr. Machol takes the lead, and says
his business has been greatly increased. and
with the demand The old familiar name of
Fl. Machol is a guarantee for garments that
cannot be excelled, and the place he now &C.
cupies is very central, opposite the City Mar
kat.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Rain in This State

Thursdays blow in New Haven was a good
and much needed rain up the Northampton
road. 1t rained hard for half an hour in sew
eral towns north of us and much refreshed
the corn and potatoes. They also had good
shower in Hartford. Wednesday the long
dry spell was broken in New Milford and vi
cinity by heavy shower. There was much
hard thunder, and lightning struck in many
places. A house in Millsville was struck and
a person severely injured. barn in Sher-
man, belonging to Mr.. Briggs, was burned
by lightning.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Firerpen,s Parade.

The new fire company which is being or
ganized in Bridgeport to take part in the
firemen's parade at Danbury September 81
has adopted the name of Pacific" They
expect to raise from seventy five to one hun
dred mon and will take with them one of
those handsome Jeffers steamers manufac-
! tured at the Pacific iron works. They have
engaged the Howe band
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Fair haven.

The game between the Winchester and
Fair Haven base ball mines at Hamilton Park
resulted in score of to 3, the Winchesters
winning. 1t was good game. well played.
The corn fields north of Fair Haven East
want rain, but good crop is indicated.
Bass catching is now an interesting sport,
and some good catches in the Quinnipiac have
been made.
The apple orchards at Cedar Hill and in
Fair Haven East are promising good yield,
if thieving small boys and older boys can be
kept out of them.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Torn UpderCar Wheels

At South Norwalk at II o'clock Wednesday
night Andrew Duffy, aged about thirty five,
started for his home in East Darien. He was
Intoxicated, and while walking on the tracks
of the New Haven railroad near place
known as Whistleville was struck as is sup
posed, by either the Adams express train,
which leaves New York at half-past nine, or
the Shore Line mail train, leaving at ten
O'Clock. When discovered by the engineer
of the Washington express from New York,
via Harlem river, the remains were in such a
horribly mutilated condition as to induce be-
lief that two trains, instead of one, had passed
over the unfortunate man. TIL
been completely cut off. and ths
" bone in the body
The remains
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

Yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock
switch engine No. 60, of the Shore Line
road, struck man who was walking on the
track near Chappelrs lower wharf, New Lon
don. It appears that the man was intoxica-
ted and that not fifteen minutes before he
was struck he was pulled off the track by the
switchman, Francis. When struck the en-
CINE was backing over from the car house.
His right toes and right fingers are cut off
and he was also struck in the neck by the
engine tender. The physicians of the
opinion that his neck is broken. He was
alive at $40. He is man with a gray beard
and about sixty years of age named Joseph
Haryey of StOninptOn
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Expiosion i,, NEiddleto1yn.

Just before twelve o'clock yesterday the
boiler at Donoline Bros factory, Middle
town, exploded. The disaster occurred from
some unknown cause. The boiler, which
was in the basement of the building, went up
through two floors and the roof, landing
three rods away. John Cotter, who was
working on the floor above the boiler, was
thrown under a bench about fifteen feet
away and badly injured. Thomas Brophy, a
boy, was struck by flying piece of wood
and seriously cut about the head and other
wise injured by falling timbers. The injury
to the building and contents is about S4OO.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
a9rw a}aren 5!ailg aQ(oning {goarna1 and Gonrer

August Bargains at Bretzfelder's.
Dotted Swiss muslin suits Sc, worth $12
White lawn suits 81, worth IS.
Check summer silk suits $40
Worsted stuff suits ST.
Bingham suits So so, So and ST.
Children's bingham dresses so cents, Z;
cents and 81.
Childrens cambria dresses 2:5 cents.
IRfants' Pique cloaks 81, at.
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Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
To-Day's Band Concert.
The programme for to-day's band concert
$3.50 %. m. is as follows:
A Double Header.

The Democratic committee to revise the
party rules met yesterday. MIR. G. B. Bow
ers was elected chairman and City Clerk Pig
oft secretary. Nothing was done except to
get ready for the herculean task. By the
way, it is already decided to hold two sets of
Democratic primaries.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

The Trinity Methodist church having unit
ed with the Dwight Place church during tn,
g month of August, the Rev. DR.. Goodsell viii
preach at the Dwight Place church the re
manning three Sundays of the month. TIL
church will be open in the morning only, ant
; a cordial in aviation is extended to all to at
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

The Drs. Read, of Boston, are meeting
with remarkable success in their chosen spe-
eialty. Patients from different parts of the
country can attest to their skill and the good
results obtained. Their card will be OBJ
served in another column.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
NEW HAVEN, CONN


NEW ADFERTLSEAEN 1'O-D4A 7.
August Bargains-At BretzfelderS.
Cambric-Monson x Carpenter.
Calico Wrappers-At Bretzfelders.
Country l:oard-''Board."
Fis5ula and Piles-Drs. Read
For Rent-Tenement-Gloson Hall.
Havana Piueappes-NIix & Judson.
zsaisss, Bathing Suits-At Bretzfeders
>>-ot Money-This ONCE.
george Alling Son.
Fix x Judson.
80 ger Fies-Peck Sperry.
White Glycerine-At Druggists.
Pc, Davis Pain Kier-At Druggists.
Peaches-Mix = Judson.
Sunday Sersices-At St. John Street NJ. E. Church
Sunday Services-At Dwight Place Church.
Sund y Services At First Baptist Church.
Sunday Services-Adyent Christian Church.
Sunday Services-George Street NJ. E. Church.
Sunday Services-Da venport Church.
Sunday Services-At Humphrey Street Church.
Sunday Services-West Haven.
Wanted-Furnished hoom-P. O. Box SIG.
Wanted-Room With Board-"M."
Wanted-Nurse-277 York Street.
Wanted-Situxton-7SH Hal ock Street.
Observation-Disclosures Rose Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Too Much Cake and Candy.

There are some children who, when on
jaunt, munching continually as mon
anas and oranges devnured by these
greedy young persons in rapid successor.
The stomachs of such children become dis
ordered, and cramps, collie and cholera NOR
bus make them miserable at night. First
stop Off the supply of this irregular and un
wholesome food. Next, have on hand Perry
Davis Pain Killer" for there is no other
remedy so efficient. Mr.. Herse, of Lowell
Mass, says that all fathers and mothers
should keep it on hand. After using it for
twenty five years, he gives his opinion that
it is the best thing he ever used for bowel
difficulties.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Peaches.

Early Works, Mountain Rose, Troths; large
supply this morning, including some choice
lots as we'll as low priced fruits Come to
headquarters for peaches.
MIX & JUDsoN's Fruit Stands,
City Market and Church cor. Chapel St.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.


OFFIoS THE CHIEF SIGNAL CFF1cERs
WAsHIEGToN, d. c.. Aug. 12-l A. N.
For the New England and Middle Atlantic States,
slightly warmer to westerly Winds fair wealth
sr, stationary lower barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

Ladies' bathing suits 50 cents
Ladies' linen busters IS cents,
Children's linen busters IS cents.
Ladies' rubber circulars 81 so.
Children's rubber circulars ST %.
s. BRETzFELDER, 3l2 Chapel street
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

''The enterprising firm of Hood & Co. are
doing a rushing business in Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and Hoods Tooth Powder, both we'll
known and appreciated by thousands who
has effected wonderful cures, not only in this
city but in various parts of New England,
where its merits are known. "-E0. Loaoel1
Daily Citizen.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
NselOnS.

One hundred large striped Virginia water
melons, 100 blue mountain sweet Jersey water.
melons, barrels Virginia canteloupe melons,
barrels Jenny Lind citron melons melons
on ice. Headquarters for melons, Mix &
Judson's fruit stands.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

Faded articles of all kinds restored to their
original beauty by Diamond Dyes. Perfect
and simple. 10 cents, at all druggists.
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Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

Forty Years Experience Of an Old Nurse.
Mrs W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is the pre-
scription of one of the best female physicians
and nurses in the United States, and has been
used forty years with never failing success by
millions of mothers for their children. 1t re-
lieves the child from pain, dysentery
and diarrhoea, gripping in the bowels, and wind
colo. By giving health to the child it rests
the mother. Price twenty-five cents bottle.
az 1yd&w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Cheshire Lady's Etahtteth birthday.

Cheshire Lady's Etghtieth Birthday.
A Cheshire correspondent, R., says: Mrs
Matilda Doolittle Cor Aunt Matilda, as she is
commonly called celebrated her 8Oth birth
day on Thursday, the 10th inst. Quite
number of her friends and neighbours from
the child of years to the old lady at the ad-
vanced age of "a, assembled at her place of
residence to exchange mutual salutations and
heartily to congratulate Aunt Matilda that
thus far on the journey of life 1.-The Lord
had led her ON A table was spread with
good things beautifully provided, and
after Aunt Matilda had asked the
divine blessing upon the food and
was experienced eating and chatting around
this birthday table. After supper many
good wishes were expressed and several
hymns were sung by the young ladies pres
ent, closing with the expressive hymn ''Shall
we gather at the river" after which the COM
pany dispersed with the consciousness that
they had made an old lady very happy by
their presence, their kind words and kind
deeds expressed We trust the remembrance
of this day will ever sweeten Aunt Matilda's
pathway. Aunt Matilda is one of the oldest
members of the Congregational church, a
widow of the late Calvin Doolittle, around
whose family board many gospel minister
has been Hospitality entertained. We trust a
Iessed greeting awaits her in the ''Home
which eye of faith
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

THAT Husband OF Mine
is three times the man he was before he began
using Wells Health Remover. 81. Drug
SITS. Depot, 2S9 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

If you are subject to cold in the chest, a
Hop Plaster, worn both front and back will
prevent any trouble and is superior to any
chest protector. Doctors endorse it. CSC at
druggists. aug11 Sd 1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
The Court Record.


United States Court Decisions.
Decisions were filed with the clerk of the
United States Court, E. E. Marvin, yesterday
by Judge Shipman in the following cases:
Robert Wallace VS.. John H Noyes ct al.
This is bill in equity to restrain the de-
PENDANT from the alleged infringement of
paten 8, Robert Walker inventor, of the pro-
cess of REPEATING spoons and forks, granted
in 1879 Decision in favor of the plaintiff.
R. F. Thurston, John S Beach, Charles E.
Mitchell and L. M Hubbard, for the plain
tiff. E. NJ Dickerson, Chasle r. Ingerson
and J. W. Towner, for the defendants.
Samuel A. Cotter VS.. New Haven Copper
company ct al; bill in equity to restrain
the defendants from alleged infringement of
letters patent, dated October IS, 1879, to
Andrew ONeal, assignee to Samuel A. Cot
ter for improvement in preparing sheet cop
per for boilers and other vessels The orig i-
nal patent was granted to O'Neal April s.,
1869. Decision for defendant. John S
Beach, George Harding, Charles E. Mitchell,
for plaintiff; B. F. Thurston, G. r. niger
soil, for defendant.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

GzutGH1nlUtzmzzx
$50 CHAPEL STREET.
We offer for the summer trade
Olive Oils, Salad Dressing,
Fancy French Groceries,
.Jeiites, and
Table Delicncies of every description.
For Picnics, Yachting Parties and the Seashore,
Sardines, Canned and Potted Meats, Fish and Game,
Oliver, Guava. Canned Soups Condensed Milk, Pick
les, Canned Fruits Canton Ginger, Cheese, Sauces
and Relishes
Headquarters for
Champagues, Clarets Sauternes, Wines and Bottled
Goods of every description.
CALIFORNIA CLARET,
Our bottling. A sound and perfectly pure Table
Wine. offered at
$3.50 for / dozen quart bottles,
4.80 Z" " pint 81
WINES, TEAS and HAVANA CIGARS.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

One ThOUsa nd DOIIAfs IkeSFAfU.
The above amount will be paid to anyone
who proves that I have not on draught
clusively, Schiltz's Milwaukee lager. The
only place in the city where genuine Milwau-
kee lager is drawn. PAUL We'll,
238 Chapel street.
A good name at home is a tower of strength
abroad. Ten times as much Hoods Sarsa-
parilla used in Lowell as Of any other.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

Calico wrappers 80, so, rs cents and ST.
Cambria wrappers $125.
White linen wrappers $3.50.
Cambria sacques and skirts ST..
Cambria sacques so cents.
White lawn sacques Is cents.
s. BRETzFELDER's Low Priced Store,
312 Chapel street.
Sunburn and Prickly Heat
Instantly relieved with PEARLS White Glyce-
rine. 1t also removes Tan, Freckles and the
various faults of the complexion, and is
worth ten times it's cost. Try it. Druggists
keep it.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
Court Notes.

In the City Court yesterday morning Judge
Studley heard in chambers the details of the
offenses charged against Eugene S. South
wick, which consisted of drunkenness, carry
ing concealed weapons, breach of the peace
by threatening the life of his wife and daugh-
ter, and indecent exposure. He was found
guilty on all the charges, and for drunken
ness was sent to Jail for thirty days; for car
rying concealed weapons he was fined s 10 !;
for breach of the peace, GO days imprison-
ment, and for indecent exposure he was fined
$50. These penalties, with the costs, will
keep the prisoner jailed for over nine months.
George Atwood pleaded guilty in the City
Court yesterday morning to the theft of Mrs
Lacy's canary bird and cage, and fined
Atwood pleaded guilty to an additional charge
of drunkenness, and for that offense had
twenty more days added to his sentence.
Solomon Fischer, pack peddlar, went in
to Daniel Egan's house Thursday and offered
his wares for sale. Solomon alleged that
Egan stole shirt from him and then kicked
him out of the house. Egan was arrested,
and in the City Court this morning Judge
Studley fined him $S3 and costs for the as
sault, but suspended judgment on the charge
of theft. Eaan pleaded not guilty, but ad-
mitted that he put Fischer out of his house.
James Valentine, a barber, got into a row
with another colored man named Allen, at
Frink's Indian Point House, Stony Greek,
Thursday, after the reunion of the Bartholo-
new family. Razors and pistols were drawn
and empty bottles were brought into use.
Allen received two cuts from Valentines
razor, and was much weakened by the loss of
blood. Valentine fed to this city, and on
being told that Allen all right and would
not appear against him, returned to Stony
Creek. Both men are peaceable and we'll
disposed when sober.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

1t is the common observation that the
standard of natural health and normal activ-
ity among American women is being lowered
by the influence of false ideas and habits of
life engendered by fashionable ignorance and
luxurious living. It is happy circumstance
that Mrs Lydia Z Pinkham has come to the
front to instruct and cure the sufferers of her
sex. au11 6d1w
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Death of Patrick r. Eohan.

Patrick F. Bohan died at his residence No.
10 Coils street, yesterday afternoon at 1915
o'clock, at the age of 43 years, the immediate
cause of his deah being dysentery. Mr.
Bohan came to this country when he was
13 years of age and has resided here ever
since. He was employed at Sargent's factory
for number of years, being in charge of the
silver plating department.. Later he went
into the grocery business at No. 10 Coils
street, where he remained until he was
stricken down by disease that terminated In
death. Mr.. Bohan leaves a wife and five
children. He was brother in law of Alder
man Frank McHugh and ex-Alderman Peter
McHugh, and also brother of Policeman Will
liam Bohan. He was generally respected for
his integrity in business matters and his
death will be regretted by large circle of
friends The funeral of the deceased will be
attended on Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
from his late residence. The remains will be
inferred in st. Bernard's cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

Ladies' and all sufferers from neuralgia,
hysteria and similar complaints, will find
without rival Browns Iron Bitters.
aug11 6td 1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

Havana pineapples, price low. Huckleberrie
and blackberr1es. Mix q Judsons frui
stands.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
The Albany ContfnentaIs.

The Washington Continentals, of Albany,
Captain Stackpole, who come here August %
and will be entertained by the Grays, will
come in steamer specially chartered for the
purposs-the Belle Horton, which is 14O feet
in length and is licensed to carry 700 passen-
gers. Since the visitors returned home they
have written to Captain Arnold informing
him that three line and about dozen staff
officers, with forty-five or fifty rifiemen, will
be in the company. In addition to these
there will be a band of twenty one pieces and
nearly dozen guests of the Continentals, in
Guiding representatives of the press of Alba
ny. The boat will reach New Haven about 9
o'clock Tuesday morning and will start on its
return trip late that same night or early the
next morning, SO that the visitors can arrive
in Newburg, N. Y, at or o'clock the fol
lowing afternoon. In the letter also the cap
tain of the Washington Continentals alludes
to the pleasant trip which he and his COM
rade had last week here and the generous
treatment received at the hands of Captain
Arnold, Lieutenant Lee and Sergeant Draine,
of the Grays.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12
City Court-Criminal side-Judge stud

Eugene S. Southwick, breach of the peace,
60 days in JAIL appealed under $3.50 bonds /;
same, indecent exposure, $50 fine; same,
carrying conceald weapons, 80 fine. Henry
Curtiss Potter, neglecting family, bond called
and reduced to $25. John Logan and Mi
ehael Garvey, statutory burglary, continued
to August -. Clara Thomas, breach of the
peace, 81 fine, $11 costs. John Hurley,
breach of the peace continued to August IS.
George Atwood, theft, So fine, 5000 costs.
Daniel Egan, theft, discharged same, breach
of the peace So fine, So IS costs. Michael
Barry, statutory burglary, continued to Au-
gust II.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-12

Nothing so vitalizes, purifies and enriches
the blood as Wheat Bitters. au7-12d-1W