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Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

The Board of Aldermen meet this ev ening. The schooner Mary Hasbrouck, now in the harbor unloading lumber, sails soon for China.
 The packing house of General $, E. Mer- win entered by burglars Sunday, but nothing of consequence was taken.
 The foundation walls for the new engine house in Newhallville are about up. The work on the superstructure begins next week.
 MT. Joseph II. Greenleaf, of Eld street, has erected a pretty seven room summer cot tage on land he recently purchased at Short Beach.
 The club house on the Yale athletic grounds is to cost $1,ooo w. H. Crocker, Yale S. s. s. 's2, gives the $5, 900 for the grand stand.
 The Jury Commissioners yesterday met to revise the jury list. The commissioners are Sheriff Byxbee Clerk Ingersoll, Harmanus M. Welch and F. J. Kingsbury.
 The Central House, West Haven, situated on Thomas street near Railroad Grove, has been newly fitted up and is open for permanent and transient guests.
 The report of the Board of Compensation concerning the East Rock Park assessments will be found in the report of the doings of the Board of Councilmen in another column.
 The improvements now in progress on the Fairfield avenue M D. church, Bridgeport, will be completed about August 1st. The in terior has been newly painted and frescoed throughout
 The annual retreat of the Catholic clergy of the diocese is being held at the St. Francis Asylum, beginning yesterday The retreat for the first week will be conducted by Rev. Father Halpin, of St. Johns College, New York.
 About $6o, 900 of the taxes on the 1881 list have already been paid. The bills will be sent out in 8 week or more. The clerks are delayed owing to the anxiety of New Haven people to pay their taxes before the bills come.
 The steamer Ivernia was slightly damaged recently by collision with the tug Boyd while passing through Tomlinson's bridge. The oyster dredging steamer Gordon Rowe was also recently slightly damaged by rum ming into the Quinnipiac bridge.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
At the Park.

Lively and Well Contested Base Bali
 Gnms-C1ock Shop vs. Winchester Arm
 cry Mines.
 The Clock shop nine and the Winchester Armory nine met on the diamond field at
 Hamilton Park yesterday afternoon. Old Sol
 blazed down in all his glory and the mercury
 stood at fully 90 in the ball field but the boys
 were eager for the fray. With experienced old players on both hines good game was expected, and there was a good attendance from both shops despite the heat, especially from the Clock shop, which is shut down for ! two weeks after long continued and very busy season. The game was we'll contested | and resulted in 12 to 10 in favor of the Win chesters.
 The game was hotly contested and was an | even thing until the eighth inning, after ] which the Clock shop boys scored none and l the Winchesters displayed some unexpected batting, getting in two more runs The Clock shop boys, nothing daunted, are ready ! to accept second contest at an early day. The score of the game is SHOP.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
A Nearer PrOsnect
For a Branch of the Consolidated Rail-
 road Savfn Rock.

For a Branch of the Consolidated Rail-
 road to Savin Rock.
 The project entertained for a number of years past of branch of the Consolidated railroad to Savin Rock seems a good deal nearer realization than it was. The officials of the Consolidated road are now said to be willing to build branch road to the West Haven shore, West Haven parties granting right of way. A conference to determine the matter is contemplated It is proposed to have the road branch off from the Consol- dated road near the spile bridge at the West Haven meadows, and run westerly between the east shore of West Haven and the pres ent horse railroad line in Campbell avenue The route keeps on within two or three hun dred yards of the shore, goes little back oi Savin Rock, and across the meadows te Waverly Grove, thence along the shore west and then curving to connect with the mai, line again at or below Woodmsnt.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Excursions.

The first regular trip of the Elm City to Osprey Beach, mouth of the Thames river, will be made to-day. The steamer will leave Belle Dock at 9 am. Excursionists will have about three hours at this delightful spot and will reach New Haven on the return trip early in the evening. The fare for the round trip is only 75 cents
 The steamer John H. Starin will make her regular trip to Glen Island to-day, leaving her wharf foot of Brewery street at S:3O B.. m. No better trip for families can be desired, and the care of the officers for the comfort of ex- cursionists is desirable item in the bill The fare is only 75 cents for the trip.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
BridRenOrtss Bears.

MT. Albert Eames' young bears are great curiosity to the visitors at Seaside Park They are tethered to posts in the lot below the house, and enclosed by small open fence so that anyone see them by walking across the park. They are black bears, and are as playful as kittens. Their clumsy forms are continually on the move, and when they are not playing with the hand of some visitor they amuse themselves by running about the enclosure nosing over every scrap of paper they can find, playing with each other, climb ing the posts placed there for that purpose, or diving down into hole in the ground covered with boards which has been dug in the enclosure. They have an awning to shelter them from the sun, and seem to be pretty we'll off generally. Bridgeport Sto7a-
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Lodge md Society.

At a regular quarterly meeting of Court Metropolitan No. 6, 743, A. o. F., held last evening, the following officers were in- stalled: c. R., Thomas Nesbit s. O. R., Charles Ehrler, jr.; Fin. Sec'y., William N. Higgins Rec. Sec'y., John J. McMahon Treas, James Farrell s. w., William Cro- min; J. w., F. B. Munson s. B., James J. McMahon J. B., James McKiernan. The installing officers were Frank Farrell, acting district c. R. Isaac Hayes. acting district s. c. R. Mortimer Balasco, Herald.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
achtin&.

A number of our enterprising young men have succeeded in forming yacht club The membership is limited and the officers are distributed among the representative young business men of Chapel and State streets. The name is not yet decided on, but it is safe to say that the title will fully express the high character of the members. One of the regulations is that the sailing contests shall occur at night and members subject to g heavy fine if not home by five o'clock in the mGrninp D
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Building Improvements.

Work on Gov. English's new building on State street has advanced rapidly in the last few days. A solid foundation was laid and the walls up to the fourth story. The building is fine addition to the locality and well fills the gap which was there previously. The front is of pressed brick and the trim mings of gray granite, giving it finished look. The three stores added to the locality by the new building increase tho business look of the section
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Horse Shooting.

In the trade of horse shoeinR like many other trades there is perfection of work to which all do not attain. Indeed, there are but few that have the genius to thoroughly perceive and properly execute the work re- quired in each There is one, at least, in this city that bears the reputation, justly earned, of being a master mechanic in this respect We refer to l.. H, Johnson, the practical horse shoer at 51 Whalley avenue. That gentleman has recently enlarged his shop, and has now one of the finest and most complete workshops in the State, There is room on the floor for the accommo odation of twenty five horses. and shed room outside for forty more. The workshop is light and airy, and arranged in the best possible man ner Mir Johnson makes 8 speciality of shoe ing gentlemen's driving horses.
 Nursing mothers gain strength by using Browns Iron Bitters. It acts like charm in restoring to health and strength overstrained nature.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Death of Jason Bassett.

Jason Bassett, one of the well-known old residents of Hamden, died yesterday at the advanced age of 92 years and nine months. He was much esteemed. He had been quite feeble for some years past. Deceased had been for many years subscriber to the JOURNAL AND COURIER. The funeral will be held at Whitneyville church tomorrow at n
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Music on the Green.

The special committee on music held a meeting last evening and voted that the next two concerts by the American >band shall be given on the Green, the first to be given next Wednesday afternoon at 33O o'clock and the second on next Saturday evening at o'clock They also voted that the band shall publish the programme of the music they propose to play in the daily papers previous to each concert
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
A High Rock Visit.

A. l.. Dennis, president of the Central rail road of New Jersey and one of the directors of the Naugatuck, who has been 8 guest of R. H. Cooke, of Winsted, for a few days past, chartered parlor Friday and en- tertained a party of some sixty of his Win sted friends to an excursion to High Rock Grove. Superintendent Beach, Director J. c. Wetmore and others of the Naugatuck were present, and thoroughly pleasant time was enjoyed by the party.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Fire Comm nfsstoners

The Board of Fire Commissioners held an adjourned meeting last evening. There were present Messrs. Mullen, Brown, Ruff and Redmond.
 Fred Carlton, who was appointed stoker of steamer at the last meeting, declined the position and it was voted to have call man fill the place during the balance of the year.
 The following transfers and appointments were made on recommendation of Chief Hen drick August Island tillerman of hook and ladder No 1, to be telegraph line man, located at supply house Seaman N. Smith, hose driver of No. ?, to be tilerman of hook and ladder No. 1 Harness Maker Johnson Walker to be hose driver of Mo- 9; Ruell T. Eldridge, of hook and ladder No. 3, to be permanent pipeman of No. 3.
 Chief Hendrick recommended hydrants to be located in different sections of the city and they were so ordered.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
A New Street.

Mir. J. Burton Hine, who has recently erect ed four new two-story frame dwellings on his land between Edwards and Bishop streets, rear of State, making seven or eight in all that he has erected there, has thrown open a street in front of the dwellings, opening on State street between Bishop and Edwards. The new street will be known as Hine Place. The houses were connected with Bishop street bv street some years apo
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Lieutenant Colonel Bacon.

Lieutenant Colonel Bacon continued yes- terday in the failing condition, hope in = his case being abandoned lie is unconscious, and his death is expected hourly. He is at the residence of his brother, Frank Bacon, on George street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Accidents.

Frederick Goeble, employed at W. F.. Swords sash and blind factory, had thumb out of by buzz saw Saturday.
 Dislocation and broken bones are having a run with the people of East Bridgeport. Within ten days one doctor of that city has reduced eiobt fracfurea
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Tuesday Maf ainx. July II, 1882.


NEW DTERTISENENY TO-DA Butter-George W. H. Hughes. Central House-Georgs J. Wheeler. Dentistry-I. W. stiles. For Rent Store-George A. Isbell. For Sale-Beach Wagon-22 Clark Street For Sale-Horse-F. L Cowles Horse Shoetng-L- H. Johnson. In. estment Securities-McAlister& X Warren. Lawn Grass Cu.-'T G. M." Meeting Board of Aldermen. Repor Yale National Bank. Report-N. H. County National Bank. Storage-George H Ford. Wanted-Rooms with Board-''M." Wantsd-Room-"M B. s." Wanted-Salesman-29S Chapel Street. Wanted-Laundress-34 Whitney Avenue Wanted-Situation-40 Wall Street. Wanted-Situation-29 Oak Street. Wanted-Situation-239 Wallace Street. Wanted-Situation-5 Ferry Street. d-Situation-196 Hamilton Street. Wanted-Situation-t4 Trunbull Street. Wanted-Situatien-155C Congress Avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Combinations.

About three hundred children were con. 6rmed by Bishop McMahon in St. Francis church Sunday morning. In the afternoon over two hundred children were made mem bers of the societies of the Children of Mary, Angel Guardian and Sacred Haart
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Ifn Snin0 0S

Mrs. Gift, an English lady, living at Fl Brooks street, has been very sick from blood poisoning caused by mosquito stings. Dr. Bragg says the disease is now, however: as suming favorable phase, and the chances for her recovery are encouraging, though she has been very sick person indeed ed,-Ba1dge- port iSt0n0ard
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

The new combination of Smart Weed and
 Belladonna, used in Carter's Backache
 Plasters, has proved to be one of the best that could be made Try one of these popu- lar plasters in any case of weak or lame back,
 baokaehe, rheumatism, neuralgia, soreness of the chest or lungs, etc, and you will be | surprised and pleased by the prompt relief.
 In bad eases of chronic dyspepsia, a plaster
 over the pit of the stomach stops the pain at
 once. Ask for Carter's Smart Weed and Bel l ladonna Backache Plastt rs Price 9 cents | Wholesale by Richardson & Co. all drug l ists at retail. iyG-Gd-1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

The proportion of different kinds of fresh fish IS estimated by pounds follows: Ale wives, 270,000 pounds; sea bass, 351 300 ; striped bass, 36,9OO; blackfish, or tautog 173, ,5550; bluefish, 514 300 cod, ?, ,73s, ,OOO :; cells, 80, 250; founders and fatfish, 142, ,OOO :; halibut, 83O,O mackerel, 37, ,OOO pollock, 20,000; soup or porgy, 93O, ,OOO; shad, 1,31s,- O32 smelts, 27,0OO squeteague 1O2, 75O |; swordtish, 73, 500; mixed fish, 239, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

If you have rheumatism or neuralgia apply Hop Plaster; it has wonderful soothing effect and it's pain allaying properties will af- ford immediate relief. 9 cents at druggists iy7 6d1M
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Excursion to High Rock.

A large number will go on the excursion to High Rock to morrow of the First M. D. church and Sunday school. Tickets are sell ing rapidly See advertisement.
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WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR To-DA

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 TAR DEPARTMENT. CHIEF SIGNAL OptloEh.> WASHINGTON. D. G.. July 1I-1,. >E. For New England, partly cloudy weather. occasion al rain, westerly winds, stationary lower tempers ture, lower pressure.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

Who Wants a Mamael Mirror! A very elegant gold mantel mirror can be bought at & great bargain at
 CrTIEH'S ART SToRE
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
DAnfiSfl.U.

I. w. Stiles dentist, 23O Chapel street, has had nearly twenty years practice in his pro. fession, and the skillful manner in which he executes his work, together with his prices, render it an object to ali requiring dental work to visit his establishment. See adver- tiSamant
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

The Diamond Dyes always do more than they claim to do. Color over that old dress. It will look like new. Only 10 cents
 ivy GdlW
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Masonic Benefits.

At meeting of the directors of the Ma sonic Mutual Benefit association last evening several new members were accepted. Two thousand dollars was voted to the widow of the late Joseph M. Githens, of this city also g like amount to the widow of the late Lyman Upham, of Norwich.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
The New England Fisheries.

The Census Bureau reports that in the fisheries of New Hampshire 414 persons and capital of $2o9, 465 are employed. and. the value of the products is $176,6s4. The Rhode Island fisheries employ 2,31O persons products is $ssO, ,915 The fisheries of Con- necticut employ 3, ,131 persons and $1,421,- o2O capital and the value of the products is SI 456 S66
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
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Good Hay Weather.

N-- MichaelW. Malley is occupying his cottage at Savin Rock. MT. Edward Mallsy has been spending a few days with him at the shore.
 Good Hay Weather.
 The last two days it has been excellent hay weather, and the sound of the moving ma chine is heard all over the State. The farm CTS who ploughsd up and seeded down their old lands have excellent crops of grass.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

How many persons get up in the morning
 without an appetite having bitter taste in
 the mouth, and feeling weak and debilitated. All these need Carters Liver Bitters Wholesale by Richardson <& Go. ; all drug ! sists at retail. iyG-6d-1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
Funeral,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Harriet E. Bishop, wife of Mir. L. l.. Bishop, took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Center church chapel, whither the remains were removed from the residence on Chapel ! street. There were many friends gathered to pay the last sad tribute of affection and regard to the deceased. Among them were a number of prominent gentlemen, leading members of the Center church, of which de. ceased had been communicant for over if ty years. Upon the casket lay lovely floral tributes. Rev. Dr. Dennen officiated, and in his remarks, which were very appropriate to the sad occasion, he tenderly remembered the absent bereaved husband, confined to his home, unable through disease which has ren. dered him an invalid for @ long period to be present. Many friends sympathized with him deeply in his great bereavement The pail bearers were the following all nephews of the deceased: Herbert L. Bradley, Fred erick c. Bradley, N. ". Hine s. D. Linsley, N. P. Bishop, Lent Bishop. Among the floral tributes was an elegant cross from Mir, Herbert Bradley. The interment was in the family lot in the Grove street cemetery. The Messrs. Blair had charge of the funeral.
 Connecticut's Fishing Interest-Eacfs
 and Figures.
 The fishing interest in Connecticut is considered in 8 census bulletin which pre- sents the following statistics:
 Persons employed-Number of vessel fsbern,an l,544; number of boat fishermen, 1,o41; humber of curers, packers, filters, and factory hands 546 to- tai, 131. ' '
 Capital invested-CapitaI in vessels and boats capital ill nets and traps. $91 ,852 other fixed and circulating capital, $457 $50; total sI 02O. ' ~'-' There engaged in food fish and lobster fisheries 1o5 vessels; menhaden, 72; oyster, 100; whale, ,; seal, 9. Of boats in vessel 1 fisheries, 8o5. The number of gill-nets, CT; purse seins, 58; fykes, 255; lobster and eel pots, 3,900. The amount of capital invested in menhaden fisheries is $13g, ,OOO; in other fishing industries $348,85 The annual products in pounds and value are shown in the following table,
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

Dr. Fiske, clairvoyant physician, will be at his office, No. 270 Chapel street, Monday, l July 10th, where he will remain until July 1 18th at D. m. The remainder of the time I he can be found at his cottage, the Camp
 Meeting grounds at Mantle, Conn See ad- l vertisement. iy1O 3d 1w
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You Do Not Want Pictures!
 Perhaps not, to pay full prices for them, but at the rates they are selling at Cutters clearing out sale you surely do want them.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

Balls called on Cummings-56. Bali called on Graber-60. Strikes called from Cummings-53. Strikes called from Graber-2O. Struck out, Clock Sh p-4. Struck out, WinchesteEs~-6. Umpire-Hiller.
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Why is Cutter Selling


 but at the rates they are selling at Cutters clearing out sale you surely do want them.
 Why is Cutter Selling Out.
 Because his store is to be greatly enlarged, and while the work is 1n progress he does not know what to do with his goods. Can take care of money much more easily.
 Dis.rpointment-Art Sale Continued. Unexpected delays postpone the commence ment of work on Cutters art store, therefore his clearing out sale will continue few days longer, or until the contractors begin work. I selling the most desirable art goods at discounts varying from 15 to 40 per cent. discount. My elegant framed engravings and colored photographs are selling at 20 per cent off few most desirable pictures that have been framed long time will be sold at special bargains. Easels, cabinets, stands and pedestals selling at 20 per cent. off. Elegant bric-ss brac china, glass, brass, DOT. celain and other elegant vases at great bar gains to reduce stock How can take care of so much elegant and delicate stock when my store is being overhauled? ? I would rather have money, even much less than cost. Come and see the bargains.
 EvARTs CUTLER.
 Catarrh.
 The remarkable results in disease so uni. versal and with such variety of character istics as catarrh prove how effectually Hoods Sarsaparilla acting through the blood reaches every part of the human system. A medi cine, like anything else, be fairly judged only by it's results. We point with pride tc the glorious record Hoods Sarsaparilla has entered upon the hearts of thousands of peo pie it has cured of catarrh
 1OO 900 cabbage plants in varieties for sale at Dickerman's greenhouse, 169 Chapel street at $2.5O per 1000. Larger lot at special rates. Orders by mail promptly attended to- 300, 900 celery plants at Dickerman's green house, Mo- 169 Chapel street, and for sale al $7.5O per 1,OOO Larger lots at special rates Orders by mail attended to.
 Go to Dickerman's, 169 Chapel street, fo, baskets and vases Headquarters for rustic work of all variety and low prices jy8 eod3t&w2t
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11

Why is Cutter Selling Out
 Because his store is to be greatly enlarged, and while the work is progress he does not know what to do with his goods Can take care of money much more easily.
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io1io"ing report
 Average members. .....................2 2,548 Average ge new members .35 yrs Average age deceased members .49 mos Average amount of benefits. .$2, 900 % Average amount paid by deceased members SIS 75 Number Of deaths six months. Number assessme ts, six months. s..-............... Death rate, per cent. .0O7 Cost of insurance .S8 U9 At rate per LOGO per annum S8 % Total amnt benefits paid since organization SAC, TOY Total benefits paid widows. ............ S32, 000
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-11
A Lady's Sudden Death.

Miss Grace, daughter of Mir. William M. Stillman of Bridgeport, died Sunday at her fathers residence. She had been in excel lent health, but on Sunday after dinner was seized with spasms and died about o'clock in the evening, despite the best medical skill. She was 36 years of age and much be- loved by large circle of friends.