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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1882-10-24

purse SIS; single dash of six hundred yards;
the riders to get off and on inside of every
hundred yards, both feet to strike the
ground; first horse, $50, second horse, SIC.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Lodge and Society.

Officers of the Hebrew Benevolent society have been. elected for the ensuing year as follows; President, Sonnenberg; vice presi- dent, M. Heller; secretary, Max Adler treasurer, L. H. Freedman; trustees, M. Mann, s. Calm, A. Sachs.
 Extensive preparations have been made by Washington Commandery of Hartford for the reception of Springfield Commandery on the occasion of the latter's visit there May IT. The visitors will come by specia train, will be escorted through the Capito building and there will be parade, banquet, etc.
 About eighty members of Naugatuck Lodge No. 62, I. o. o. F., of Ansonia, paid visit to Quinnipiac Lodge No. 1, I. o. o. F., last evening and witnessed the new work in the lodge's new paraphrenalia After initiation a social time was spent by the visiting breth- ren, and collation. was served in the dining room over the lodge room. The brethren evidently went away we'll repaid for their visit. The Odd Fellows Library association in Odd Fellows Hall, 95 Orange street,11 have issued very neat card calling attention to the fact that the library now contains upward of 1000 volumes. New publications as they appear are being constantly added. The payment of one dollar entities brother to membership for one year. All brothers of the order are earnestly invited to aid by their subscriptions in promoting the objects of this association. The officers of the association are Samuel Tolles, president; W. ". White, secretary; Elisha G. Miller, librarian.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Seamen's Friends Meeting.

The quarterly meetinS of the Ladies' Sea mems Friend society was held in the North church chapel yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. MT. Hawes opened the pro- ceedings with devotional exercises and then there was a report read by Superintendent Thrasher of the Seamen's Bethel on East Water street. During the last quarter, &C., cording to the report, 800 vessels have been visited in this port Five meetings have been held This includes the meetings of the new branch which was established re- gently in South Front street, Fair Haven. Ten persons have become Christians and twenty-three have signed the pledge. Of late also one vessel has been furnished with 8 library. Usually from twelve to twenty books in a suitable case are given. In addi- tion to the statistical report of Mir. Thrasher, resolutions commemorative of the. death of
 Atwater Treat, who was deeply interested in the movement, were read and passed. Miss Punderson presided. Mir. Thrasher, who is somewhat prostrated owing to his assiduity
 and untiring efforts and not able to attend to
 the work without season of rest was grant
 ed leave of absence for four months. Com
 munications during his absence go to Mir.
 J. O. Berg, who will attend to the duties
 Gd interim. MT. Thrasher probably goes to
 his old home in New Hampshire
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Police Notes.

William Johnson, an umbrella tinker, went
 int Charles Bulfords house, No. IS Pearl
 street, yesterday afternoon. and terribly
 frightened Mrs. Bulford by his abuse. The
 fellow was evidently drunk ,and will be called
 to answer before the City Court this morning for his misdeeds.
 George Willard was arrested yesterday afternoon on complaint of T. E. Doolittle
 that he was dumping on Veto street contrary to law. Willard stated that he was employed by c. w. Blakeslee & Son, who have the street cleaning contract. c. W. Blakeslee who bailed Willard, stated that he had re ceived orders from Mir. Doyle superintend ent of streets, to dump the ashes where they were placed by Willard
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Pew Rentals

At Various of the Churches Yesterday.
 Various churches had their annual rental of pews last evening. The pew rental at the Church of the Redeemer resulted in about the usual amount being realized The high est bonus was $125 by Mir. Barnes, of the
 firm of Sperry X Barr es. MT. F. E. Harri-
 son oticiated as auctioneer. The sale was spirited and there was large attendance.
 At the Third Congregational church, Rev.
 Dr. Dennen pastor, the sale with all returns
 in will fully equal that of last year, when about $5,OO0 was realized. Those renting
 pews who were not present were assigned the
 pews they occupied last year, such being the
 previous understanding, Quite a number ot
 pews in this church are life leased o1
 owned by the occupants, having been bought
 when the church was erected. The highest
 price paid for any of them was $S5O, except
 ing in the case of double seats for which $1, ,,
 O50 or thereabouts was paid All these pews l however, still contribute to the support o1 the church, an assessment of 15 per cent. or l the purchase money being made. The church | cost when erected $53, ,OOO, and good judges | now set valuation on the property of $1OO, l GOO.
 The pews at the College street churcl | rented with the usual success, there being 2 | large sale and the indications being that the | sale would somewhat succeed that of last l year, when over $4 1000 was realized. The | highest priced pew was $130.
 The sale at Dwight Place church was very | successful large number being sold and the ! returns being somewhat in excess of those ot | last year.
 At the North church the committee were ! in attendance morning and evening, the | rental resulting in large sale, and the indi l cations being that the total revenue will 8 1 little exceed that of last year.
 At Trinity church the sale for 8 year or | two past has been conducted on the fixed valuation plan, price being assigned to each pew. The prices assigned were averaged to ! bring the same revenue obtained by the auc. 1 tion plan, which was formerly in use. Pew. holders were notified by card some days ago | that the committee awaited their decision as | to retaining the seats rented by them the | past year. Most have signifed their ac- ceptance and the rental is nearly finished,
 the result being an amount equalling that of | past years.
 At the First M E. church the bidding was ! more spirited than last year. Heman B. Allen acted as auctioneer. Two gentlemen | each paid $2OO bonuses, which were the high, l est bonuses paid. The next highest were $175, $15O, SIS, $50, $32, $25 and $15. | The total amount is probably larger than last years.
 At the St. John street M. E. church as signment of seats was made last evening l it having been decided not to rent seats, but ! to assign them, regulated far as possible by preferences and to realize the revenue by
 means of the subscription plan each membe, stipulating to pay certain amount per yea, in instaIlments.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
The Session Laws.

The contract for the printing of the
 session laws of the General Assembly of
 1882 was made at the Secretary of States Of fee yesterday afternoon. The contract was awarded to the firm of J. l.. & G. A. Mat thews, of New Haven, whose bid was 1885,
 40 for eighty pages, and 1920 for each addi- tional four pages. The other bids were by
 the Case, Lockwood & Brainard company, 1852 for eighty pages, adding $52 for each four pages more, and deducting s24 for each four pages less. Rand, Avery < Co.,, of Bos
 ton, $S57.5 for eighty pages, adding $50
 for each four pages extra and deducting $SO
 for each four pages less. The Fowler &
 Miller company, of Hartford, $92G.68 for
 eighty pages, adding $45 85 for every addi-
 tional four pages and deducting $16,35 for each four pages less
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Vessel Launch in Fair Haven

The schooner Clara Franklin was success fully launched yesterday from William A. Wright's ship yard, Fair Haven. Her di- menslons are: Length of keel S5 feet, 2S feet beam, T feet depth of hold. She is in- tended for a Sound coaster under the com mand of Captain George M Beckwith, formerly of the schooner Daniel Morris, and is owned by the captain, Mir. Joseph H.. Franklin, Harry Prescott, Frank w. Benedict and others of this city. A pretty incident of the occasion was the presence of large number of the Sunday school mates of the young lady after whom the vessel is named, who were provided transportation to and launch.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
EunAraI.


 The funeral of Capt. Wm. N Whedon aged 92, father of Lawyer Charles R. Whedon took place in Guilford yesterday afternoon Deceased formerly lived on the corner o1 Wooster and Brewery streets in house built by his father, Noah Whedon, and was fol twenty-five years sea captain, having beer in the New Orleans trade, afterwards voyag ing to South American and other ports. For ten or fifteen years Captain Whedon was an express messenger between New Haven and Guilford, he having had his home in the lat ter place since he was twelve years old He died of pneumonia. One of his sons, John F. Whedon, is Mayor of Savannah. Mrs. Seward, of Beaufort N. C., daughter, ar- rived from Washington Sunday. Another daughter resides in California and two are in Bridgeport
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Personal.

Rev. H. j. Broadwell, M. D., is temporari ly residing in this city, after spending the winter in Florida.
 Rev. Stamford S. Martin, of this city, has been called to the Congregational church at Peacham, Vermont.
 Miss Belden, the contralto at the Dwight Place church, has accepted similar position at the Church of the Redeemer.
 Superintendent Dutton, of the public schools, is confined to the house owing to coming in contact with dogwood while near Lake Whitney recently.
 Walter Edwards, an old New York lawyer, died in that city Saturday, aged 51 years. He was born in Connecticut in 1901 and gradu- ated at Yale in 1920.
 MT. W. B. Clark, @ Hartford travelling salesman, lost a pocketbook containing $25O while attending the Hartford Opera House performance Friday evening. The money was found by MT. Stone, of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road, and was re- turned to the owner Saturday.
 Alderman Herbert E. Benton starts for Baltimore next week to attend the meeting tHere oA the 0uprehe houSe, hnlSuIs ol Honor, as the representative of the Connecti- Cut Grand Lodge.
 General E. s. Greeley has been elected president of the Connecticut Electric Light company to succeed M. F. Tyler.
 B. T. Healy, formerly of this city, who is now located at Meadville, near Butte City, Montana, has recently sent some very fine specimens of gold, silver and copper ore to his brother, Colonel John G. Healy, Inspec- tor of Street Lamps. ''Bart" has many friends in this city who will be glad to know he is prospering in the ''far'' West.
 Among the arrivals at the Marlborough House at Raleigh, N C., last week were Hon. James M. Townsend and Colonel Benjamin s. Pardee, of New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Mortality

One hundred and thirty eight deaths in the town for April were reported to the Reg istrar, 39 more than during the same month last year. Of the number four were colored. During the month n1ne died at the hospital and ten at the almshouse. The following are some of the principal causes of death: Mem. branous croup three, alcoholism one malarial fever one insanity two, rheumatism two, scarlet fever two, puerperal fever two, diph- theria one, pneumonia ten, still births eight, bronchitis eight, typhoid fever two, consunnp- tion twenty one and heart disease six. The nativities are: Connecticut seventy six, oth- CT States fifteen, Ireland twenty-seven, Ger many eight, England four, France one and unknown seven.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Mark Twain.

Mark Twain has gone to New Orleans. He went down the Mississippi river a few days since with his publisher, James R. Osgood, of Boston, and his estenographer, Roswell H. Phelps, of tbis city. He attempted to travel | S7a cog., but he was recognized by old pilot who was on the river twenty-one years ago when Mr. Clemens was 8 pilot on the Father of Waters It is thought that he intends to 'swrite up the river,'' with it's commerce as it is and as it was quarter Of 8 century since. The party is at the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, and they intend to return by the river via St. Louis.-H0rtto1I Tunes.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Orchestral.

The New Haven Amateur orchestra has just been reorganized under the leadership o1 s. Sonnenberg. The players are as follows 1st violin, E. l.. Rawson, Fred. Samson; 2d violin, George Law, Fred Haynes; piano, G Haynes base, F. Munroe; violoncello, L. Law; 1st cornet, A. Jackson 2d cornet, A. Wurts; 1st clarionet, J. P. Stack 2d, H. N Hodgkin; 1st flute, H. Harrison 2d, E Wooster trombone, S. Mallory Their play inp is excellent
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
HChIp'' Smiths Case,

This forenoon Sheriff Byxbee and T. J Fox will appear before the Supreme Court Of Errors at Hartford in regard to new writ of error in the case of ''Chip' Smith. it be- ing discovered that the writ served by the four judges on state's Attorney Doolittle is defective through failure to make the State a party to the action. The counsel for the defense have prepared new writ repairing the omission, which Mr. Fox will to-day pre- sent to the judges for their signatures. They signed the first writ without noticing the de- feet in 1t.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Qutnnipiac Bridge Bonds,

The Bridgeport Savings bank yesterday re- ceived the new Quinnipiac four per cent bridge bonds and paid the amount to the town as agreed by contract The change from six to four cent interest on these $1OO, 900 worth of bonds to run ten or twenty years will lessen the burdens of the taxpay CTS of the town, which they will appreciate Town Agent Reynolds and the Board of Sc lectmen are entitled to credit for bringing this desirable change to 8 successful issue.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Hearing Before a Congressional Commit

Major B. F. Blakeslee was in Washington last week as member of the national pris oners' delegation to present before Congress the claims of the old Union prisoners for pensions on account of the diseases incurred and the general impairment of health which the soldiers suffered from while incarcerated in rebel prisons. The delegation were given an hour before the Congressional committee. Ex-Governor Curtin of Pennsylvania was al. so before the committee, and made strong statement in favor of pensioning the old Union prisoners
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. AIfre,
 Walker.

The golden we dding of MT. and Mrs. Al fred Walker took place yesterday afternoon from to o'clock at their home on College street, correr of Wall. The residence was filled with guests, very large number of prominent and much respected people of the city taking the opportunity to extend their best wishes and congratulations and to honor to the much esteemed host and hostess The rooms were very tastefully and beautifully adorned with roses callas, trailing arbutus and many other choice flowers. The affair was of an informal character. After the pleasant ceremony of reception refreshments were bountifully served. There were numer- ous valuable golden gifts of friendship and regard bestowed. Among those present were President Porter, Professors Lyman and Beckwith, and others of Yale College, Rev. Dr. Walker of Hartford, Rev. Dr. Todd, Mir.
 and Mrs: Henry Trowbridge, Rev. E. E. At water, the Misses Mott, President F. s. Brad ley, of the Yale National bank, Charles
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Railroad Accident,

As the o'clock train was approaching the city last evening, and when near Lamberton street, Peter Hammond attempted to cross l the track. The cow-catcher struck the rear end of Hammond's wagon and it was knocked into kindling wood. The driver was slightly I bruised, but the horse escaped without in
 jury. This accident will probably advance
 the project of bridge at this point, which if l much needed.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Alarming Symptoms

The condition of Miss Lizzie Jewett, of Norwich, the victim of the unknown tramp, is much more alarming than is generally sup posed to be the case. She is not only con- fined to her bed, but when she falls asleep becomes delirious, imagining that she is still in the grasp of her assailant. At such times she beats her chest with her clenched hands in precisely the way the.tramp used them as he stood behind her in the hall, grasping her by the wrist The black and blue marks of the blows the rufian inflicted are still visible on the young lady's body. It is the medical belief that even if Miss Jewett should live her mind will be hopelessly wrecked.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
The New LfQuor Law.

The new liquor law goes into operation to day, but will not affect dealers holding Ii censes under the old law until their licenses expire. Penalties for selling without license are: First offense, not more than $50 fine second, 1850 and thirty days in jail j; and $1OO and sixty days in jail for each and all subse quent offenses, the court to have no discre- tion except to impose a fine and imprison- ment in all cases after the first conviction.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
EEw HAVEN, CONN.
Tuesday MOrning, May ?. 1882.
NEW ENTERTAINMENTS TO-DAl

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY A Nice Young Man-George w. H. Hughes. Broadway Cash Store-Paul Jsnts x Bros Conn River Shad-A. Foote X Co. Conn., River Shad-Judson Brothers. Curtains--J. N. Adam X Co. Dress Goods Sae-E. Malley x Co. Employment Otflce-Nbrs T. Multgan Extra Inducements-N H. Window Shade O. Fine Toilet Goods-E L. Washburn First class Drsssmaking-Mrs. c. k. MlIler. For Rent Farm-Whitney Elliott For Rent--Piano-"F." For t-Tenements-B L. Lambert. For Sale Dwelling House-258 Orange Street. Frnges--N H. Window Shade Co.,. Grenadines Monson Carpenter. Lotta-Carlps Opera House. Meeting-First Ecclesiastical Society. Postponed Again-Malley's Great Sale. Removed-Dr Ayres.
 Rec ening-Roller eksting Rink Shades and Fixtures-h. II. Window Shade Co' Storage of Furnture-S. NJ Brown. Wanted -Boy-''Sewing Machine Co.," Wanted Corset Ironers-Mayer, Strouse & Co' Wanted-BJy-Box 1908.
 Wanted -Woman-At the Hospital. Wanted-Y Ycuths-Brown Bolton Co. Waated-Grl-539 Howard Avenue Wanted Girl-169 Olive Street. Wanted-House Paintsrs-L H. Beardsley Wauted-S -Situation-360 Congress Avenue Wanted Situation-182 Franklin Street Wanted Situation-47 Lock Street. Wanted-S -Situation-46 Olive Street. Wanted Situation-184h St John Street. Wanted-Situations-l Franklin street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Fair Haven.

The sixty-second of the sixty four coal barges that s. W. Langley, of Fair Haven contracted to build for the New England Transportation company was launched yes- terday morning. It is 44O tons burthen and measures II feet on deck, 5 feet on the keel, 10 feet in depth and 30 feet in width. The other two are nearly ready and will probably be launched within two weeks
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
ThR Park.

A deed to the city of the Whitney owner ship of the East Rock Park land, about 42 acres in area, has been made out by Engi- neer Fowler It includes the land from Lake Whitney to Rock Lane. A certain sum per acre will be paid for it on clear title being given. Donald G. Mitchell, Esq, is at work making the maps for picturesque layout of the Park. The ownership of the Stewart property is yet to be acquired. A good road will be built some day at the Rock, from op- posite Rock Lane to Lake Whitney,
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Einhtaanth Annual.

The eighteenth annual meeting of the Con necticut Homeopathic Medical society will be held in New Haven, Tuesday, May 16. Dr. Edward B. Hooker, of Hartford, secretary Of the society, will issue the official call for the gneeting this week.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02

Malleys great sale of dress goods, which takes place at his new store, 388 Chapel street. You may look for low prices you will not be disappointed. The stock is all new and the prices will be new thing for New Haven. They will be the lowest ever reached in this vicinity
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02

We shall offer extra inducements to cash buyers on our entire line of Shade Goods and Fixtures, Carpet Sweeps and Spring Be is, until May 4th, when we remove to the spa cious store 194 Chapel street.
 NEW HAVEN WINDOW SHADE Co. my2 2t 43O State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
St. PauIs Church Annual Election. Ilaa lc. .ul.. a1o

St. Paul's church elected last evening as follows: J. c. Roster. Charles L. English, delegates to the diocesan convention. Substitutes-Amos J. Beers, William T. Bartlett. Wardens-John 0. Holster, Elias Pierpont. Parish Clerk-William F. Coburn. Treasurer-William T. Bartlett. CoI'ector-Elias Pierpont. vestrymen-Peck sperry E. s. Quintard, s. E.. Barney, Ward Nichols, D. Goffe Phipps c. L. Eng
 fish. George Hotchkiss D. E Pierce, B. R. English
 Charles Peterson, c. L. Mitchell, o. B. North w. F. Coburn, A. J. Beers, F. L. Rowland, James E. Eng
 fish, H. H. Bnnnen, E. Gillette, M E. Osborn, A. B.
 Fuller, w. s. Bartell.
 The amount of pew rents is $6, ,467.5O,
 with number not yet taken.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
The Shell Fisheries.

The shell fisheries commissioners were to have heard the remonstrance cases of Lud- ington vs. Rowe and Rowe vs. Lewis yesterday, but at the desire of the parties in interest in- definitely postponedthe consideration of both cases. A discussion was had of matters in volved in the disputed cases now pending.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02

Thompson, Horace P. Hoadley and many other we'll known residents About five hun dred invitations were issued.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02

Shades, Fringes, Fixtures, &c. NEW HAVEN WINDOW SHADE Co.,,
 43O State street
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
Don't Forget

Visit Malley's new millinery department, 40 Chapel street, store lately occupied by Bowman.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
NHaIIey7s Sale

The largest stock of Shades and Fixtures ill the State. NEW HAVEN WINDOW SHADE Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-02
El0at5ne i'm Mill River.

Yesterday afternoon William Reegan found
 the body of still born infant tied in bag floating in Mill river. It was apparently about five months old, and there was gash in the throat and breast. It was taken to the morgue and Coroner Bollman was notified He decided that an inquest was not neces-