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Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
Oyster Growers and Dealers.

The Oyster Growers and Dealers associa-
ton adopted resolutions heartily approving
of the legislation proposed by the she'll fish
commissioners but recommending slight
amendments embodying the associations
views, to be presented by its committee.
Four names were added to the committee
which is to favor the passage of the proposed
oyster laws. The committee is as follows;
Henry c. Rowe Jeremiah Smith and W. B.
Hopson. of New Haven; Henry j. Lewis, of
Meriden; William M. Merwin, of Milford !;
George H. Townsend, of East Haven; John
Hilton, of Rowayton.
The committee consisting of n. G. Rowe
of New Haven, John Hilton of Rowayton
and Henry J. Lewis of Meriden, reported
that they had presented the views of the as
ISOLATION to the commissioners in regard to
taxing oyster grounds only and not the crop,
and that the commissioners had adopted the
suggestions.
New members of the association can now
be admitted upon majority vote, the bylaws
having been SO amended
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
The Court Record.

Superior Court Civil Side Judge
BeardsIey.
This.cou came in yesterday morning at
10 o'clsck.
Sarah M. Hodge, of Southbury, was di-
vorced from Charles E. Hodge, of Sharon, on
the ground of cruelty. Married Dec. II,
1876. The petitioners name was changed to
Wo1cott. =
The divorce case of Merritt Clarke VS.. Mar
garet Clarke, in which cruelty is alleged, was
begun.
The case of Pine Grove cemetery vs. Derby
was finished.
Court adjourned until this morning at 10
o'clock.
Court of Common P1eas-Judge Torrance.
This court came in yesterday morning at
10 o'clock.
The case on trial was that of Lyon vs.
Dunn to recover for pigs feet sold. Argu-
ments were also heard in the case of Church
vs. Mcclure.
Court adjourned until this morning at 10
o'clock
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

Mr. Henry Plumb, the well known mer-
chant of this city, was united in marriage
yesterday in New York city to Miss Fannie,
daughter of James B. Brewster, Esq, the
carriage manufacturer, of New York.
The Hartford correspondent of the Spring
field Sunday Republican says: Captain Henry
P. Goddard, of Baltimore, but for many
years Hartford resident, will be married in
the chapel of Christ church next Tuesday to
Miss Atchison, of West Hartford. 1t is to be
an unostentatious ceremony, and will be at
tended only by intimate friends
Mr.. Lemuel Turner, of Norwich has just
received q fine collection of Indian relics
from the West
Mr. w. T. Hatch returned Saturday from
Europe.
John Lyman, of Middlefeld son of the late
David Lyman and member of the Scion
tific School, New Haven, is home very sick
with double pneumonia. His sister Addie
was taken at home with the same disease at
the same time he was taken with it in New
Haven. Both cases are critical.
John S. Porter, who formerly lived here
and was organist at the old South church,
when it was Reformed congregation and
at ST. Thomas, died in Meriden Saturday of
congestion of the lungs. He had just fallen
heir to $4O 900. He possessed considerable
musical talent. The funeral occurred at
Middletown where his relatives reside.
Mr.. Seth Talcott, of Hartford, is soon 60
ing to Europe for six months trip.
Rev. DR.. John Hall, who lectures in this
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

To-day is Ash Wednesday, the first day of
Lent.
Sc This evening the first of the united Lenten
services of the Episcopal churches takes place
at st. Paups church. Rev. Bishop Williams
will preach the sermon.
Yesterday was shrove Tuesday. 1t was
anciently day of preparation for Lent The
days Immediately preceding Lent were some
times called Fasting tide or Fastmass. The
name of Shrovetide was retained in England
after the Reformation, although the practice
of "shriving" in which it had it's origin, was
abandoned. The precept of STRIVING" hav-
ing been fulfilled, the faithful, upon the eve
of entering upon the Lent, were INDUCED
with permission to give themselves up to
amusements and to festive celebrations, of
which the counterpart is still seen in the
continental carnival
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
THE WEATHER RECORD.



WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFIoE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, D. O.. Feb. 22-1 A. M.
For New England, snow followed by clearing wealth
er northwest winda stationary or lower temperature
and higher pressure
For the Middle States, colder fair weather, westerly
winds and higher pressure
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
EMtartalnnsanfs

American Theater this afternoon. An ex-
cellent company, with an interesting pro-
gramme concluding with the farce, Rival
Tradesmen," insures a pleasant entertain
mani
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

People who cannot spend the season OF
winds and cold rains in sunny Florida should
keep DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup in the house
It is the best remedy for colds and coughs
will relieve sufferers at once.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

Capsicum Cough Drops for coughs, colds and
sore Threats. They are the result of over
forty years experience in compromising cough
remedies. jail Ind 3mw
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
NEW HAVEN, CONN.

NBW ADYERTISEMEN TOD
Carpetings-H. B. Armstrong Co.
Dr. Metcalf--Monday, Feb. ~.
East Lynne-New Haven Opera House.
Fayors for the German-At Northrop's
For Rent-Store-E II. Trowbridge.
For Rent-Carriage Factory-H. P Hoadley
For Sale-House-R Rubber Truss Co.
For Sale ecurities-McAlister g. Warren.
Fehlberg.
Meeting-Committee on Streets.
Notice -Grocers Closed To day.
Notice to Contractors-James Reynolds.
Plastic Sketches-Evarts Cutler.
Wanted-Ladies-20 Chapel street.
Wanted-Young Man-P. 0. Box IA.
Wanted-Partner-P. o. Box 1868.
Wanted-Situation- College Street.
Wanted Situation-196 Hamilton Street.
Wedding Presents-George H. Ford.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

The police have had their attention called
to sundry cases of disturbance of the peace
by boys throwing snowballs reeklessly and
raising mischief. A case was made against
four boys named James Brady, Bernard
Monahan, James H. Lenahan and Thomas
Kennedy, jr.. all nice young fellows, COM
planned of for hitting man named Peter
Cooke in his neck with one of the balls.
Three of the boys did not throw it and were
thereupon discharged and Kennedy had judg-
ment suspended after he had been lectured
by the court
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
Marine Disasters.

Ten Canal Boats Lost-One Man Report
ed Missing-Wreck of a Connecticut
Vessel.
The towboat Clara Carloti with tow of |
twenty canal boats loaded with coal, from |
New York, bound for Bridgeport, New Ha-
ven and ports down east, when between PEN
field Reef and Bridgeport light yesterday
morning, between six and seven o'clock,
parted the tow line and the boats were set
adrift. The tide was flood at the time and
the wind was blowing gale, and the boats
were dashed about so that the Clara Carloti
was only able to secure five of them and
bring them into Bridgeport. The Clara got
aground inside of the inner beacon and two
other towboats were called to the rescue.
The small boat Annie R. Wood,
owned by A. j. Beardsley, went out and man.
aged after hard work to save two which were
abandoned and were aground off Seaside
Park. The tugboat WEIGH saved one inside
the Bridgeport light. Ten are known to be
sunk. They are scattered between Penfield
Reef and the lighthouse. All those aboard
of the boats were saved, except one man, who
is reported missing. 1t is not known wheth-
er he was lost or not. woman and child on
board of one of the boats which sank made
herself and child fast to line and were
pulled out of the water by those on one of
the other boats. Some of the boats and car
goes are insured Those which went ashore
at Black Rock were the James Rawlings,
Daniel McWilliams- and Annie McCaffrey.
The two first were brought up Bridgeport
harbor. The William Walker, Lena Ostran-
der, Gillian (irst name could not be learned
and two ''ehunkers"-one belonging to the
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad
company, "No. s." and the other to the Le-
high Navigation company-were among those
lost.
WRECK OF THE NEW LONDON BARK TRINITY.
The bark Trinity of New London, to whose
aid the government dispatched the United
States sloop of war Marion from Montevideo,
was lost, according to advices received by her
owners Monday night, Oh Hurd's Island, Oc-
tober, 1881. All on board but Kelly and
Watson, ordinary seamen, were saved and
are now at Cape Town. The bark sailed
| from New London June l, 1880, bound for
Hurd's Island for cargo of elephant oil.
| She was vessel of 317 tons, and carried
stores for Cape Verde, where she put in to
| make up the full complement of her crew.
| Her master was Captain John Williams and
| her mate George Keeney.
| At Washington yesterday Secretary Hunt
| received cable dispatch from Commander
| Terry, commanding United States steamer
| Marion, dated Cape Town, Africa, rs follows:
| ''Rece1ved entire Trinity crew except George
| Watson and Bernard Kelley, who are dead.
All well.'
OTHER VESSELS.
! The three masted schooner Elliott M. Dow,
Captain James Ryley, of Mystic, arrived at
Galveston on the 9th inst, on her voyage
out. On the passage she grounded on the
| Bahama Banks, but got off after throwing
Il overheard 100 tons of COAL
The bark Milford arrived Monday night
with scrap iron to E. S. Wheeler & Co. She
put into New York Saturday. having been 70
days from Liverpool owing to heavy winds
which did much damage. The crew were on
the verge of starvation.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
Use B. I'll. Douglass g. Sons,

dates, metal bodied rubber type, pencil
stamps and desk pads at A. D. Perkins,, 13
Center street fe1O If
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
Horse RIanka

Sealskin sacques, caps, gloves, muffs and
collars at cost. STEVENS & BROOKS,
273 Chanel street
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
City Court-CriminaI Sfde-Judge Shell
don.

Max Smith, breach of peace, S. fine and
$7.72 costs; Jacob Rosenius, breach of
peace, continued to February %; Thomas
Lowery keeping unlicensed dog, nolled
James Brady, Bernard Monahan, James H.
Lenahan, throwing snowballs, discharged
judgment suspended; Samuel G. Moore,
driving hack without license, 81 fine and
Sc. IS costs; Catherine McGarry, selling IL
quor without license g cases), $50 fine and
Sc. costs in each case Thomas Howard,
truancy, continued; James Mcdonald, breach
of peace, $6.18 costs and ten days.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
Rubber Stamps.

Sold at very low prices by Stevens &
Brooks, 273 Chapel street. f1S Ct
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
WashingtOn's Birthday.

HOnOring the Memory of the Father of
His Country.
The public school children have a half
holiday to-day.
To-day being legal holiday the library of
the Young Mems Institute will be closed.
The reading room will be open from till l
?. M.
In honor of the day Pioneer and Washing
ton Councils, O. U. A. NJ, unite in giving a
grand social entertainment at the Athene UNI
this evening There will be a fine exhibition
of stereopticon views of beautiful scenes in
italy, Scotland and England, after which
there will be dance to last till one o'clock,
open to all present.
Also in honor of the day will be the annual
of Washington Union Brotherhood. There
will be the customary business meeting
which will be held at headquarters at 1
o'clock, to be followed at 2 p. m. by the an
nual grand banquet at the Florence House.,
provided by Brother c.. W. Bradley. Tickets
for the dinner are one dollar. The secretary,
Mr.. Oviatt has had goodly number of re-
spOnses, and large attendance is indicated
if the weather permits.
Monday was observed at Trinity College,
Hartford, as Washington's birthday. In the
afternoon the names of the appointees for
the prize version declarations of this year
were announced. The appointments are
given to the two members of each of the
three upper classes who have gained the
highest marks during the last calendar year
in English rhetoric They are as follows:
Seniors-John Henry McCracken, of New
York city, and Frederick Clement Gowen, of
Philadelphia, Pa.
Juniors-Richard Eugene Burton, of Hart
ford, and j. Eldred Brown, of Newport,
r. I.
Sophomores- Frank Wood Richardson, of
Auburn, N Y, and George Heathcete Hills,
of Burlington, N. J.
In the evening the contest for the students
| medals, offered for writing and speaking
English orations, was held. There were six
contestants The gold medal was awarded
to Richard Eugene Burton, of Hartford, and
the silver medal to Frank Wood Richardson,
of Auburn; N. Y
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
Military.

The Light Guard and Grays had a battal-
ion drill Monday evening, Colonel Graham
commanding. Lieutenant Lawrence of the
Blues took the place. of Lieutenant Bowman,
who is i'll. Next week there will be drill of
the Light Guard and Blues.
The First Light Infantry, of Providence,
gave their annual grand ball Monday even
ing. The proceeds go to che Burnside mon
ument fund. It was avery successful affair.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
Prices Radnceh.

Robes at Cost.
Now is the time to buy an elegant fur robe
for $3.50 at 273 Chapel street.
STEVENS & Brooks
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

A large audience will undoubtedly greet
Mr.. Russell at Carll's Opera House Friday
evening, when he will appear in his original
character of "Tom Dilloway, " in the comedy
drama of s'Edgewood Folks'
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

Edward Carroll, an industrious tailor of
Middletown, cut his throat Monday with
razor and will probably die. His wife was
sent to the insane hospital few months ago,
and Carroll's mind has been weakening ever
since. He was employed by F. D. Brewster
and lived on Portland street. Dr. Burnett
attended.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22
Funeral,

The funeral of Jennie e. Blakeslee, wife of
j. Andrew Loyejoy and eldest daughter of
Charles W, Blaaeslee, took place from her
late residence, No 1877 George street, yester-
day afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Kelsey officiating
Four brothers of the deceased acted as bear
ers. The interment was at Evergreen Gem
eterY
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

lectures will be delivered and handsomely il
Illustrated at the Grand Opera House. The
subject will be "a Summer in Scotland" and
it will be found to be most enjoyable and in
teresting to all who attend.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday the
Grand Opera House will be occupied by Bun
nelPs Museum. Many marvellous creatures
will be shown, and among the astonishing
performances will be that of DR.. Lynn, who is
advertised to cut up men and restore them
in better condition than ever.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

The distinguished war correspondent,
Archibald Forbes, delivered his fine lecture
on ''The Life of War Correspondents last
evening at the CARL Opera House. Owing to
the inclemency of the weather but small
audience greeted the lecturer, but all present
were repaid, the lecture Astounding in inter
est and being thoroughly an able effort,
worthy of the lecturer and his theme.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-22

Large numbers will undoubtedly avail
themselves of the opportunity to take little
exercise on the rollers which to-day's holiday
will afford, and the rink will undoubtedly
present very gay scene during the hours it
is open. On Friday evening the. second game
of poloNwill come off between the New Haven
and Yale clubs.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-08-27
How She Pe,itioned.
Detroit trtc rfc>,

\ woman who wanea- t{ common council to pass m ordinance to tofhid goats from running Il large in her neigh borhood. called at l store on Michigan avenue yesterday to ask the proprietor what sof, oi a petition she must send m.
 Why. YOU want Ia state the case inst as you have stated l, to me" he replied But how shall begin:"
 Well, let'sssee. believe they usually start ofi with To the Hon. the Common council"
 don't believe Il" she exclaimed. and turning Ia acastomer she appealed Ia him to decide.
 |" l am not sure how q petition begins. . he said. but know that il must end up with And We will ever pray
 Not much NC won't. growled the wo- man. After drove of goats has walked all over the roof of my house for the past year. and eaten up three calico dresses. two sheets and d bedquil, for me. I'm not going to pray to any one. Maybe the butcher next door knows how to tx it." She went in and stated the case to the
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-08-27
The Picture of Alaska.


 Miih a comparatively mid climate throughout the Af,hlpelase. with most valuable >hlp-building timber covering the islands. with a cedar ,ha, now sciis It ore hundred and fifty dollars a thousand feet III SI,ka. with splendid harhot>. and T eNhaustible tishcric>. wlih an abundance nt coal. and the probability thu, veins of copper, lead. silver, and gold lwa, the pfospcetor, with the pos>iblN of raising sufficient garden vegetables. and with wild cranberry swamps an nearly every island: with all these advantages Il k sarprising ,ha, an industrious. amphihious ship-buldiag, fishing colony from New England or other states. has not estab- lished liscli in Alaska. One drawback k tina; congress has not yet organized ter ritoual government. but when thls region shall have been opened up te individual enterprise and settlement. it wlll then be discovered that Alaska IS valuable poS- session.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-08-27
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A Story About Heinc,
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Al ten ve..Is II a4c the lnuscss drtia korr;t iIi,7- -tr-t-tr. tt-tt-=st-.- -lleiue-ahaaed the nr>t spark ot h,crtry unaglnat3a;.. Her mother MS attending Il glli'> school thic,i ted hN nuns. whu cluploN cd professors ,o 2lyc les>"ns to,hcir pupil. "Onc ot them. i'Fot,,-~aI F.. lrlalcd a torys to them one dN which theN were to Wr,lc .t, ., theme ttom memory. By the tfnc she reached home the little gttl found she had forgotten the whole ot tho story, and c6niesscd a, much to hei brother with ,carS Never mind. he S,ld tiN ta remember all seu can I'll patch Il up tnr Neu. An hour afterwards he returned with the eompoS,- ton completed and my mother dclishted al having got oil So easily dld not even take the trouble to read Il. The fellow ing day she presented her copy book along with tha, of her cernp1nions they were generally returned immediately h\ thcA 'rutcS>o,. with Il mark oi apptoba- ,lon, het this time inc Kept Il. And >cnd- ing tor her u the end ot the lesson !: Who wrote Nour >turN In her tusht she answered. did.' Tell me the truth was his reply. | will not punish Nou. Who wrate Ii :. AiN mother then lei, obliged to ,onteSs the truth. i, [, a che ,F .sU ,f. rephcd the master and he fcad aloud the story. winch wa> al the most sensational dcseriptien. The chIld- ren laughed and cned with excitement a> they he.ud Il. There K something yer, comic in the professor coming Ia h,> mother after ihis incident and re ommen,l- ing her. in consequence sot ahc boy :, great intclliEene to make hlm learn theology, and pui him into the Church. He Will become A ,ardinal. at lca>, =" said the worthy man. lli>eptnion would hardly have been lndof>cd hv the French Abhc, whowa> hls tutor. and who. according ,o Helne's own account. wanted to get from hum that d ,tt.tiaa k French for ic'' oi'ntg. "NN times d,d he .tsk the question. llcnu. wha,ls &s9 DltAaf in French :; and each time with burst of tears did l answer: : l. is < .sx}iI. A, the seventh tune the cnrascd qucs- uoner screamed out : IL k i4 ,tiS saa. and rain of blows descended upon me
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-08-27
A Street Scene.
The Drummer My God. the child . e'

" My God. the child
 Wild and shrill this cry pierced the ar, las, evening. al the corner of Nlne and Fourth streets. l, Was a s, oman's yoice : the hoarse shouts oi taffiage dryer fol- lowed. the horses plunged and reared. T rush took place. and the hitlc morscl nt humanity was snatchcd from beneath the grinding houfs bN Il uomans ann and brought in safety L. the sidewalk. The frightened child WAS >onthcd and pettcd by her rcsf 'lvr. Whe ,4t,t sa3Ct thought to those Wha were iHtiehed to her tel q life saved.
 "Ghe me the child.
 Again | Mas d @aman's voice. low aud sweet but stem. and tue mother >naiched. rather than took. the llile ioddlei from those arm, winch had proved sd ttuc and strong IA the haar af need. The express ion on the mother ftTc showed eaH- fict. d siru1ele between ennteApi 4ad gratitude. d dc@itc ,o thank her heucia ircss and snatch ,hc b1by rom pu-s.tlt contaeian II hNa, the louk II the u1ifau upon the ou,c.ts,. Il MS tiis Stfe o' 5aH- soious Nirtuc Upon oPenNlee.
 The loak N.ts saiFie .eat t tr7ti ~taic down the painted eheek tac tnf1tr taab of an anna. pleading toe loer,N st'nc n the eyes "f the crtlus s.sief. bat met uo rcpl4. and tho lliic sirl was handel oser to the maih,.L whose 7ttl.s sht-Lsesl lftge prevented h.. 'Aanklng her prc-cncr. .t~ her tIEhtt Ie e3 eai>et, had pret caiel. her lttemf.f.Hs = .stte=u.
 Ii Voe tail oh N,rg in the maFH- ing he wlii sfeAagd Yag lar Nuuf sert.lrsz-'.., was the eeld return the woman iclc..ed. A hook at intense a@aiH oggieifead thr feature. .fi!e a"" oiHPtE hfazi5 WIFI pressed tightly ,.IH@' . heat Wh#sh 0.,. bi,ierl> aaauaed. 1nd 'he -4d> swept =aEs. regan,iless ol ti4e tra words ahi | iell 'rasa the trembling Rf, hal wbeh We4td have gihen food for rc'ic9,na htd thes heen heard.
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-08-27
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