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Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
The Picnic Season.

There will be double picnic at High Rock Grove on Monday, July 10, at which time the St. John street M. E. church and Sunday school of this city and the Bir ming ham M. E. church and Sunday school have their annual picnic there. The pastor of the Birmingham M. E. church, Rev. Mir. Barnes, was for years connected with the St. John street church.
 Probably the greatest High Rock picnic of the season, certainly the largest church pic nic, occurs Thursday of this week in the grand union picnic under the auspices of the Church of the Messiah of this city, in which the Universalist churches of Bridgeport :, Meriden and Middletown join,-as they did last year. The full Second Regiment band is engaged for the happy affair.
 Great interest is being taken over the Odd Fellow Library association's excursion to Glen Island, which takes place July 13.. The affair is for the benefit of the library of the Odd Fellows, which is increasing each year in interest.
 Serious stabbing Afray i'm New Britain John Schwab and George Parker, two young men in New Britain, cigar makers fol ! old pound, worked together last Saturday and about o'clock in the evening went intt a saloon where they drank several times ant
 played cards. A dispute followed, whe, ! Schwab received three stabs in the left side
 two of the stabs striking ribs. the thirt ! entering between the eighth and ninth ribs
 The knife was common pocket knife, tho
 blade we'll ground to point and nearl,
 three three inches long: Bystanders inter
 down to Mer1den where he told some one 1 that he had cut man in New Britain, an, ! word of inquiry te1egraphed to Nev l Britain Sunday morning, and this led t. i Parker's being arrested and brought to Nev
 Britain Sunday morning and locked up ! Parker cla1med that he caught Schwab cheat ! ing and expostulated, that the latter struc]
 from the fist, that he [Parker] then drey ! a knife. Schwab able to be out Sun ! day although one of the cuts is dan ! gel ous one. He denied Parker's account an,
 said that the first he knew of anythin
 serious was of receiving rapid stabs
 He says that Parker has used knife befor
 this and that he had to leave Waterbury o1 \ account of ome similar trouble a short tim
 ago. Parker was born in Virginia of Englis parents, is about 35 years old, is small o
 stature. and is reported having said befor
 this affair of Saturday night that "a ittl ! knife convenient article to settle dit ficNlty with" He and Schwab worked to
 gether side by side and were friends. The
 had drank five times before the stabbing be
 gan. Parker was arraigned at the polio ! court yesterday morning before Judge Cham berlain. He plead guilty to the charge c
 assault with intent to kill. He was fined $1
 and sent to jail for sixty days.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

Wells Southworth was buried in the family lot on Meeting House Hill in West Spring field yesterday beside his father and mother, his brother Edward and other relatives In the forenoon the body was brought from his New Haven residence, after prayer had been offered by Rev. Dr. Porter. At the Park street church in West Springfield. where the remains were viewed, there 8 goodly at this vicinity. The Southworth mill was closed and most of the operatives were present Rev. l.. D. Calkins offered prayer, Rev. J. W. Hurlbut read the scripture selections and Rev. Dr. Buckingham spoke of the long, use- ful and active life of the deceased, and of his benefcent and good influences. A quartette choir from this city did the singing. O. S.. Greenleaf and B s. Bailey, Stephen Holman and John s. McElwain acted as pail bearers. The casket was covered with black broad cloth and appropriately decked with flowers. -lSprjmg1ieid Sunday Repu6lscaaa.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
An Old Lady's Death.

Mrs. Lorinda Strickland, of East Litchfeld, was found dead Sunday morning near her house. She was 79 years old and lived alone. She had evidently gone to the lot to milk her two cows the evening before. and, after milking had put the two pails of milk through the bars. got through herself, then put up the bars, and as she put up the last one fell dead. as her hand was found upon the bar and her body over on one of the milk pails. There had not been struggle enough to displace her feet as she stood at the bars. It was not deemed necessary to hold an inquest
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
The, Haru garis.

A dispatch received in this city last even- ing from Philadelphia announced that the Harugari Liedertafel of this city would leave for home at 6:a5 p. m., and take the boat early return of the society there will be no general reception by the otLer singing socie- ties of the city. There will be delegation of the members of the Harugaris who will meet the returning members at the boat this morning and escort them up town. It is possible that a reception may be rendered them this evening at Turn Hall.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Rnnaw avs.

A team belonging to the Rowland machine shop, foot of Chapel street, ran away and col lided with the U. s. mail wagon on Chapel street yesterday forenoon. The machine shop horses were knocked down in the encounter and were soon captured.
 A hack owned by Wooding, the Grown street livery man, was being turned around on Belle Dock yesterday, when the pole broke and the horses ran. The driver, E. R. Gibson, was thrown to the ground off the box and bruised. The horses were soon stopped.
 A horse and buggy runaway took place on Veto street at about 6 o'clock last evening. The carriage upset and two men in it were pitched out. They escaped with few bruises. The carriage was dragged short distance
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
One orthe Old Gunr,I.

This morning Henry J. Mattoon, inspector of sidewalks, will witness the raising of the flag on the liberty pole and firing the salute for the forty-eighth time. He commenced in 1929, when he was five years of age
 There is a break of five years when he was absent in New York State. At the time he commenced this practice there were only twenty four States in the Union and now there are thirty eight. Thirty-five or forty years ago there were crowds about the Green on the morning of the Fourth, while now Mir. Mattoon says he rarely sees anybody that he knows. He proposes to keep up the prac
 tice like his father and grandfather before
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

The glorious Fourth opened last evening in earnest with phiz bang! toot on all sides. The din of the "toot horns" was deafening. Firecrackers constantly exploded and cannon crackers added to the uproar. Business was lively at the fireworks stands, and the soda fountains phizzed without ceas- ing. Crowds were out till late hour. Sev- eral instances of baking horses, made un- manageable by the noises on the street, added to the excitement.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
WhffneVvIlI6s

One of the most notable improvements out Whitney vile way in number of years is the enlargement of the residence of Mir. Eli Whitney, jr.. A large and handsome addition is being erected.
 Mir. Edward Davis, of Hamden, father of the Messrs. Davis, the concrete pavement men, is building little cottage on the site of the dwelling burned down few months ago near Rock Lane It is nearly finished.
 Whitney Lake is being extensively visited for rowing and pleasure purposes.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

The Clock shop, after 8 long-continued very busy season, shuts down next Saturday for couple of weeks
 The Mathushek Piano shops shut down this week. The large new additional build ing of the concern is nearly ready for occu- pancY.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

Captain C.. H. Peet, we'll known about Bridgeport as sailor and fisherman, died suddenly at his home on Wall street in that city Sunday of apoplexy of the brain. On Saturday morning he was engaged in making preparations for the firipg of the cannon at the Rossdale dock, and in the afternoon com- plained of not feoling very we'll. He laid down with instructions to be called when it was time for the Rosedale to arrive. When they went to arouse him he was found to be unconscious and he lay in this state until his death. He was about forty years old and Ieaves a family
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
The POstOmce.

The postofice will be open on Tuesday, July f. from a. m until 12 noon. All after noon and evening mails will close at p. m., except the 7:45 and II p. m. mails, which will close as usual. The carriers will only make a morning delivery. The vestibule will be open all day for the accommodation of box hold ers. The branch office at Fair Haven will be , open the same hours.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Police Notes.

Daniel Clarity, tramp, was arrested last evening for stealing four pairs of shoes from August LeBrun, boot and shoe dealer on Congress avenue. The value of the shoes was $1 40 per pair. Garrity has been ar- rested before on similar charges and will probably spend his Fourth of July in jail in- stead of on the streets.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
The Malley Case.

One thing the famous Hayden trial and the not less famous Malley trial have accom- plished They haven't added much to the good name of Connecticut, nor have they inspired greater public respect for the Connecticut style of rendering justice in capital cases; but they Aave destroyed much of the power of what is called ''expert testi- mony." Indeed, as one observer remarked, these trials have knocked expert testimony out of time for the future' No doubt there has been, and may still be 8 great deal of found and owllike wisdom, on the part of some of the professed experts" but the searching cross-examination of the lawyers will collapse it all, every time, like punc- tured bladder.-Haatfo7d Times.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Music on the Green.

The special committee on music, of which Alderman Willis is chairman, held meeting last evening after the adjournment of the Roard of Aldermen and voted to have the band play on the Green this CTuesday) eVen- ;no instead of tomorrow evening. The concert will commence at 7:30 o'clock.
 On Saturday afternoon at 3:3O the band Twill play on Broadway park, giving the people p that vicinity an opportunity to hear some
 their choice music without having to come
 Wl town.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Picked IJp i'm tho Sound,

On Sunday the yacht Petrel, of the Now York Yacht club. picked up man and a wo- man who were in boat of the mouth of New Haven harbor. The boat was at the mercy of the waves and the sails were blown to tatters. Tbe yacht anchored at the Cove, n11nse the rescued parties landed.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
County Comm issioners.

A meeting of the County Commissioners was held yesterday. Both Mir. Perry, of Waterbury, and MT. Perkins, of Oxford, were present. The term of office commences July 1st, and that of the latter expires July 4th This was Commissioner Perry's first meeting with the Board, and Commissioner Perkins last.
 The Board have decided not to grant i- cense to John Mclaughlin of Waterbury Licenses have been granted t. Howard Payne of West Haven, and William buechler, of Meriden. The hearing on the case of Mo- Mahon, whose license the commissioners are asked to revoke, was yesterday deferred to next Friday. The commissioners hold their next regular meeting on the 5th of July.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
fi Probably Fatally Injured

h11OUsIA- 10 the Hospital.
 A man whose name is supposed to be James Smith was run over last night between Bir- mingham and Ansonia by the Naugatuck train which leaves Ansonia at 7:30. The left leg was crushed below the knee Dr. T. D. Jewett amputated the leg at the knee joint and the injured man was brought in wagon to the hospital in this city, arriving at ten minutes past twelve. His condition was very critical and it is doubtful if he recoyers.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Rridoenort Visit.

The Sarsfeld Guards, Captain Keefe, will go to Bridgeport tomorrow at 1O:45 a. m., and will be the guests of the Goodwin Guards. All active and veteran members of the company are invited and many have sig nifed their intention of accompanying4
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Fair Haven.

First Congregational church picnic took place yesterday. High Rock was visit ed. There were three car loads of happy children. The day, which was one of the finest quality, was spent in the most enjoy able manner and the party returned much satisfied with the days enjoyment.
 Miss Sarah J. Gibson, of Woolsey school, Fair Haven, who has been i'll for two weeks with diphtheria, has recovered.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Shocking Accident.

A switchman named Bennett Smith was severely injured at the Naugatuck yard, Bridgeport, on Saturday noon by being caught between the steel rails with which two cars were loaded and which projected beyond the ends of the cars. He stepped between them to adjust coupling, and when they came together the rails caught his head be- tween them, holding him there for an instant until the rebound of the cars released him, when he fell to the ground, blood flowing from his nose, mouth and ears and from 2 large gash back of the left ear, a deep cut on his face and wound on the ear, which was nearly severed from his head. He was picked up for dead, but it IS now thought will re- cover
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
In installation,

At meeting of the French Canadian Social club July 3 the following officers were in stalled for the ensuing six months Presi- dent, John J. Cluet; vice president, Joseph La Vigne; second vice president, Joseph La Porte; secretary, F. Turner DeBussy treas urer, Norbert H. Bolduc master of finance, Alphonse Remillard sergeant-at-arms, Peter Bruneau
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Fifty Million Feet of Lumber

One hundred and fifty of the Connecticut River Lumber company's men have been at work at Olcott Falls, near Hanover, N. H., some time, and Saturday afternoon the last of the 5o,ooo, 900 feet went over These falls are among the most dangerous on the river, and many lives have been lost there in previous years but 8 system of booms has been devised which renders the passage com- neratiYelv safe.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

A lady tells ''the first bottle has done my daughter great deal of good, her food does not distress her now. nor does she suf- fer from that extreme tired .teeling which she did before taking Hoods Sarsaparilla." second bottle effected 8 cure. No other preparation contains such concentration of vitalizing, enriching, purifying and invigor- ating properties as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
West Haven.

Miss M. Cook, Mrs. A. Smith, Mir. and Mrs. c. Adams, of Waterbury, and Miss c.
 R. Mackey, of New York, are guests of MT. Scovill Atwood near the corner of Beach street and Campbell avenue
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Ba nk Election.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the City bank was held yesterday. The, fol- lowing men were elected directors: Wooster A. Ensign, Frederick Ives, James D. Dewell, George H. Watrous, George W. Curtis, David T. Hotchkiss, Henry c. Shelton, Charles B. Wooster, Elliott H. Morse. Elliott H. Morse was elected to the place made va
 cant by the death of the late Atwater Treat.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Fourth of July Excursions. r ,r,s11 I>1 1v1xo1anI


 There will be no general celebration of the glorious Fourth today, and in consequence hundreds of people will seek recreation else where. Of the many methods devised for passing the day in pleasant manner none will be more popular than the numerous steamboat excursions from this city. Fami- lies can escape the din and noise of the dusty city by availing themselves of either of the following delightful trips:
 The steamer John H. Starin will leave Starin's pier, foot of Brewery street, at 9 o'clock for Columbia Grove, Cold Spring har- bor, having on board Thomas orchestra for dancing and concert music and no liquors will bs sold on board or at the grove. There are fine attractions at the grove for boating, bathing and fishing, and good dinner can be obtained at moderate rates. Refreshments on the boat. Fare for the round trip only 50 cents.
 The excursion of the steamer Elm City to Osprey Beach at the mouth of the Thames river will be another of those delightful trips that will command the attention of families and others who desire to pass quiet day and at the same time enjoy sail through the Sound and view of the seen ery which is displayed on every hand. There will be music for dancing, refreshments at fair prices and no liquors will be sold on the DOaG Inc steamer Will f6Curn to GnlS GUY before dark, but ample time will be given at the now celebrated Osprey Beach. Fare for the trip is only 75 cents,
 The steamer Continental will leave her dock for New York at 1O:15 8. m., and re- turning will leave pier 25, East river, at 11:3O p. m. This is an excursion trip the fare for which is only $1, Excursionists will reach New York at p. n1. and will have ample time to visit Coney Island and other points of interest in and about New York be- fore the return trip.
 The splendid steamer c. H. Northam will make Q trip on the Sound, leaving her wharf at p. m. The sal will be around the new Stratford light ship on Stratford shoals, re- turning to the city about 7 p. III. Fare fo, the trip only 50 cents
 OTHER EXCURSIONS. On Thursday next the steamer John H Starin will make her regular excursion tc Glen Island, leaving her pier foot of Brewery street at 8:3O 8. m, and returning, leave Glen Island at 3:3O D. The fare to the island and return is only 75 cents. The Elm City will make an excursion to Shelter Island and Greenport on Saturday leaving Belle Dock at 9 8. m. and return tc New Haven in time for the evening trains Fare for the round trip, 75 cents. One way. 5Acents No liquors will be sold nR1u
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
ad Or a Piece of His Shoulder

Sawed OH a Piece Of HIS ShoNIder.
 In Bristol recently Charles Muzzy, ayoung man in his fathers sawmill, near the copper mines, attempted to put his left hand on the saw and in some way fell, striking the saw piece of the shoulder bone was sawed off, afnaking severe wound. He is now lying nsite i'll at his fathers house.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

Carter's Liver Bitters for the cure of dys- pepsia, liver complaint, and all diseases caused by malaria, are made by the makers of Carters Little Liver Pills, which guaran- tees their goodness.
 Wholesale by Richardson & Co. all drug gists at retail. je28-6d-1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

During 8 thunder storm lightning de- stroyed part of the roof of Mrs. Margaret Carman's residence at Baldwins, l.. I. In the kitchen it knocked down the stovepipe, cut in two 8 loaf of bread lying on the table and tore up the oilcloth Mrs. Carrnan had hole burned through her shoe and stocking, and her foot was scorched to blister. She was for time unconscious.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

Backache is almost immediately relieved by wearing one of Carters Smart Weed and Belladonna Backache Plasters. Try one and be free from pain. Price 25 cents.
 Wholesale by Richardson & Co. all drug ists at retail ie2S-6d-1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

Beers photograph parlors will be open to- day They have recently been elegantly re- fitted and furnished, and the public are ln- vited to call and examine the fine work on exhibition
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Base Ball.
The Yale nine to-day will play 1

The Yale nine to-day will play the Metro politans at the Polo grounds, New York. Yale's ball clubs treasury is not overfo wing owing to rainy weather. There is about $2oo in the treasury. The navy's expenses last year were over 1000.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 .WAE DErABTAENT,
 OrErCn THE CHIEF SIGNAL oRF1oEE,S
 WARRINGTON. D. G., July fl A. N. For New England. partly cloudy weather, local rains variable winds shifting to easterly, lower tenn perature
 For the Middle States. cloudy weather, with rain winds mostly easterly stationary lower tempsra- ture,
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
s abstftute for Calorne1 and Qufnine

Substitute for Calomet and Qufnine.
 Simmons Liver Regulator, purely vegetable, is equal in power to blue mass or calomel, but without any of their injurious properties.
 ''Have tried it in several cases of bilious disorders, chills and fever, and find it's effects cure in most satisfactory manner. DR. J. H. BOWEN, Clinton, Ga''
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
The Tov PtstoI Again,

14t last the deadly ''toy' pistol has struck the police On Saturday Officer Kinney, of the Waterbury force, was officially" inspect ing one of these harmless looking impostors when the whole charge, wad, powder and all, went off and lodged at short range in the center of his hand, making terribly ugly wound. He had 1t dressed by a surgeon and thought to brave it out on duty, but had to give in, and it will be several weeks before ha can handle his billy.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Tuesday Morning. July 4, iSs2.
NEW COMPARTMENTS TO-DA

A Card-George s. Barkentin. Boot and Shoe Making-J. Stroehle. City Ordinance-James P. Pigott. For Rent-Rooms-Long Hinman. Fer Rent-Tenement- Dr. Winchell. For rRsnt-Tenement-T. P Terry. Help Secured-95 Davenport Avenue Investment Securities -Bunnell Scranton Lost-Bunch of Keys-This Office. Lumbar at wholesale-Georgs filling & Son.
 Open To-Day-Bsers' Photograph Gallery.
 Proposals For Ordnance Suppies-D. ". Flagler.
 Stocks and Bonds-W. T hatch x Sons.
 ted-Situation-WilliamR Ryan.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

Women that have been bedridden for years have been completely cured by the use of Lydia R. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. ie3O 6d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

To allay pain and cure diseases use the fa- vorite household remedy, Hop Plaster. ie3O 6d1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
iv3 Gt1w

Ladies who have used Wheat Bitters say they are wonderful in cases of nervous de- bility and other troubles of the sex. jy3 12d 2w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

Should you be a sufferer from dyspepsia, indigestion, malaria, or weakness, you can be cured by Browns Iron Bitters
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04

Fast, brilliant and fashionable are the Dia- mond Dye colors. One package colors to lbs of goods. 10 cents for any color.
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Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Man Killed By the Cars.

In New Britain Saturday night Thomas O'Brien, twenty-six years old, and Jerry Cal lahan got vezy drunk and at midnight stag gered on to the N Y. $ N. E. railroad track. Callahan barely escaped being struck by the engine of freight train, but O'Brien was struck by the train and his head was badly crushed and one arm and one leg broken The train was stopped and the injurea x = L.yas taken to his home. He died on the way.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-04
Custom Boot and Shoe Making.

The best place in the city to leave your or der for stylish and durable pair of boots or shoes is at the store of J. Stroehle, 5O9 Chapel street. Repairing neatly attended to.