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Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Fire CornmigsiOners.


 Transfers and Appointments Made-A Fireman Dismissed From the Force Bills Approved. regular monthly meeting of the Board Of Fire Commissioners was held last evening, Commissioner Mullen presiding. The following transfers and appointments ! were made on recommendation of Chief Hendrick: Frank ConIan, substitute, appoint ed hoseman on engine 4, vice Joseph Con dron appointed extra driver. George Allen was appointed substitute in the same com I pany.
 Ruel Eldridge, permanent hoseman of | engine ?, was before the Board on charge ! of insubordination preferred by Chief Hen drick He refused to obey an order from Captain E. s. Davis at the Artisan street 1 fire on Sunday last. Horseman Eldridgs denied some of those spe- cifcations in the charges and claimed that he did not use profane language as charged to | ward his superior officer. He was sullen and \ would not explain his action in the least. He | was dismissed from the force, Commission \ ers Redmond and Welch not voting. A recommendation from the Court of Com mon Council recommending the placing of g heater at the house of engine No. and trans ! ferring engine to the house of engine and placing engine 8 at the house of engine for the better protection of the manufacturing + interests in the eastern part of the city was ! referred to Commissioners Brown and Red ' mond ith power. l Applications for positions on the force \ were placed on file as follows: Michael F. l Keegan to be stoker, D. J. O'Connor and 1 George Allen to be hosemen, Fred. Knauf, John Ryan and John Condon to be substi | tutes.
 William MouIthrop was given permission | to shingle the roof of his dwelling on Park | street.
 l George filling & Son were granted permis sion to erect shed in the rear of their prem | ises, for the storage of shavings The Yale Manufacturing company were granted permission to erect building on | the premises 125 Water street. George R. Chamberlain asked for permis
 sion to erect 8 frame building in the rear ot | 45 Park street. Referred. The application of Patrick Dwyer to build
 frame dwelling at 16 William street was granted.
 J. M. D. Hendrick asked for permission to
 build an addition to his residence, 89 Woes ! ter street. Referred.
 Charles Bradley asked for permission tc
 shingIe the roof of his house, no Hill street.
 Referred.
 Owen Kelly, corner of Oak and Bread
 streets and John Keegan, of 235 Wallace
 street, were given permission to shingle
 roofs.
 Bills were approved as follows: Pay roll | $3, 875.73 sundry bills, $1,6O5.27.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
LOCAL NEWS.
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 The 10th c. V. veterans reunite in Bridge port Thursday.
 Mir. N. H. Hoyt, of the firm of Lee & Hoyt, and wife left yesterday for Saratoga.
 The Cheshire Congregational church pie mics at High Rock Grove next Friday.
 The new large schooner at West Haven shipyard will be launched Thursday at one p. m.
 The frost yesterday morning badly dam aged the tobacco crop in the northern part of the State.
 MT. Hobart Barnes, of Cheshire is very ill with typhoid fever, and MT. Rodney Ben ham, of that place, is also critically i'll.
 The game between the Providence and Hartford mines played yesterday at Meriden resulted in a victory for the former by a score of 14 to 4.
 Wooster lodge No. 79, F. and A. M will resume their regular meetings and work the third degree this evening. All Masons and soiourning brothers are invited to attend
 The ''CrocodiIe' club hold their annual reunion and dinner at Rood's Merwin's Point Hotel on Wednesday, September 12, and large attendance is expected from Southington and other places.
 Price, Lee & Co.'s New England Railway Guide for September is just published. con, taining official time tables of all railroads in New England, map and index to railroad stations and other useful information.
 George P. Savage, representative to the State Legislature from Cromwell, will enter tain the members of the Legislature from Middlesex county and other invited guests at his resi ience this (Wednesday) evening.
 Road Commissioner George F. Hoicomb and wife arrived home yesterday from trip to Washington Territory and other points. The trip was taken chiefly for the benefit of Mrs. Holcomb's health, which is quite re- stored.
 Many friends will sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. John M. Marlin, who lost yesterday their only daughter, promising girl aged 12 years and months, member of the Web ster shool. She had been in failing health for several mOntba
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
RAranmRI.

 Hon. Green B. Raum was in town yester. | day.
 Senator Plunkett has returned from Mon- treal.
 Congressman Mitchell and family have re- l turned from Saratoga. MT. Wm. H. White, of Hartford, who at tempted suicide by means of strychnine, will recover.
 MT. John Shields, of Perth, Scotland, was the guest of Mr. Charles M. Proctor, oi Proctor, Maguire & Co.,, recently. He is one of the largest manufacturers of liRen goods in the world. Mr. David S. Adams, of the Register sta if, was married Monday evening in Norwich to Miss Minnie J. Chappell, of that city, by the Rev.Dr. Chamberlain. They left for 8 wedding trip, after which they take up their residence in this city. They have the best wishes of a large circle of friends here and in other sec- tions of the State for thelr future.
 Mrs. Emma E.. wife of Mir. George Gay, of Meriden. died yesterday forenoon aged c6. She was a daughter of zeletus Phelps, of Bloonafeld. She was much esteemed.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Board of SeIectmen.

Improvements sugGesfed-BIake street Damages and BeneftS-Othef Matters of Interest.
 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held last evening. Present, Selectmen Rey- holds (presiding). Feidman, Cooper. Beecher and Crawford.
 The question of the enlargement of the stone arch bridge near the new town farm or building an entire new iron bridge came up on partial report of the Committee on Roads and Bridges.
 It was voted that the Committee on Roads and Bridges investigate the matter further and report.
 The matter of adjusting damages and ben efts for the grading of Blake street was re- ferred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges to inquire and report
 It was voted that the Committee on Roads and Bridges have power to act with com mittee from the city in reference to necessary repairs required on Quinnipiac bridge.
 It was voted to build an ice house at the new town farm capable of holding 3, ,000 tons of ice. Also to erect 8 piggery for the &C., commodation of one hundred young pigs. Both matters were referred to the Commit tee on Construction and Repairs with power.
 Bills were approved as follows: Salaries, $546.S7; general account $I, ,O65. .66; out side poor, $321. 50 roads and bridges, $563.- "A almshouse, $256. 26; new farm, $9O;. con- struction $4. 88; insane poor, $1 70 assess. OTIS, $915. Adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Countv vComnmiaainneEs

The County Commissioners were in session yesterday and granted licenses as follows Julius Andrews, Hemlock Grove; Richard Shaw, tbeer license) Meriden park grounds Meriden; aLd P. T. O'Brien, SS Hallock street, this city.
 The commissioners decided to reject the objected application for liquor license of Thomas Renihan, of Naugatuck, on which they gave hearing Monday.
 According to advertisement the Conntv Commissioners yesterday afternoon sold inc material for four stalls and some feed troughs in the old Hoadley barn, now owned by the county on Church street. Commis- sioner Perry was auctioneer. Commissioner Baldwin bid $5. William A. Wright bid S12. Mir. Baldwin saw the bid and went two better and the property was knocked down to him for $14. Commissioner Baldwin says he bought the property with the under standing that it should be delivered He lives at Woodbridpe
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
The Norwich Tragedy.

The Police Officer Will Probably Recover
 -His Aasa1Iant MortaIIy Wounded.
 Policeman Frank Hill, of Norwich, was stabbed Monday by Portuguese negro tairo for being drunk. Montairo drew a dirk and stabbed him in the chest. Montairo fed, but was caught and arrested by Officer Sullivan after desperate struggle. It was then found that Montairo had received g fatal wound from the police officers pistol. Montairo was alive yesterday morning, but beyond hope of recovery. The officer wa supposed at first to be fatally stabbed, but Il is now thought that he will recover.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Funeral of Charles Ives.

The funeral of the late Charles Ives tool place from the summer residence of his mother on West Haven shore yesterday af. ternoon at three o'clock. At the solemn oc- casion were many of the friends of the fami- Iy and many of the compani ms of the de- ceased to whom the hour was fraught with deep sadness, as memories of the deceased, his fine qualities of head and heart, his youth and promise and that the stern reality of a valuable life cut of, came Vividly before the mind. The Rev. Dr. Barbour, of Yale col- lene, oficiated, and in his prayer bore the stricken hearts to the higher power for con- solstion in this mysterious providence which nad Dereft them of one so dear ere yet the i3 noon tlde Of his life was reached, and yet on Lne tnresnold of life's activities and victo-
 lies. The bearers were Messrs. A.. Heaton Eooertson' William I. Bennett, George M. Gnnn of Milford, George E. Dickerman, Frank c. Ingersoll and Burton Mans6eId
 Prof. William K. Townsend, of Yale colIaoe
 had charge of the ceremonies.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
peath of nIrs. Sophie Stowe,

Mrs. Sophia Stowe, relict of Marcus Stowe, of Milford, died yesterday at the ad- vanced age of 85 years. The deceased for merly resided in this city and at the time of her residence here was Mrs. Smith. She was
 much respected in the community where she lived and died, and was consistent member of the First Congregational church of Mil ford. The funeral will take place on Thurs day at 2:30 p. n Mrs. Jacob P. Merrow, of No. Al Clinton avenue, is a daughter of the
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Entertainnlents.

The first performance of this famous play will be given on next Monday night at the New Haven Opera House. It will also be repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday even, ings. ''The Romany Rye'' ran for six months at the Princess Theater, London, and one hundred nights at Booths Theater, New York. The company is said to be the largest ever formed in New York, and contains fifty five people including the gypsies. Three enormous railway carloads of scenery painted expressly for this tour accompany the troupe. The sale of seats begins this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05

Detective Reilly was on duty at the depot yesterday and with Officer Kennedy was watching the thieves and pickpockets passing through here on their way to the Hartford races. A number of pickpockets passed through on Conductor Trumbull's train st 1920 a. m. The police at Hartford were ao- tified of the approach of the thieves.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
' WILSOAIA AND PHYSICIANS,
New Article August 31.

To resume the consideration of the nerves which supply cell force. brain and nerve force vital force magnetic force to the vital organs of the body Soon after their exit from the cranium the pneHmOgastriC nerves receive contributions from and interchange them with the spinal accessory, gioaso phaTyngeal binstioRs perfected the functions of taste of @ 1I a o ana a me the marvellous innexons and intonattons that cap lection that soothe us with the meodious measures of thrill with the irresistible power of the when words of rancor and hate fall upon the un-
 Let us now look into the thoracio cavity and watch the rythmic movements of the organs that stead
 fly and faithfully receiving the blood with all the its reuent course back to the point from which it started. After the mysterious process of it's purca laden with he ath and strength, to reach the remot est parts of the organism through all its 'gates and alleys and secret avenues Listen to the regular beating of this heart to the gentle murmur of these lungs all is tranquil and undisturbed, and the rent of life flows smoothly on. But listen here to laberng heavily and giving forth such sounds of complaint as say to him who knows that 1t will soon beat this side of eternity. Why ts this? What benehcent power protects the one and is de- parting from the other? We shall see: Again must we invoke the patience of the reader for inncting upon him so much of anatomical detail but as map is essential to the traveller journeyng in strange land to give him clear conception not only Of its general conhguration but also to enable him to an ticipate through the minds eye the succession of river city, town, village and hamlet which he must in his extended pilgrimage SO must we give him map of his own organism, imperfect tho it may be- let him view it's many localities and the wonderful operations which, under the supervision of God and his handmaiden nature, are being con- tnually enacted there to keep the vital spark animate and agow with life. Let us then glance even though casually at the distribution of the pneumogastric nerves upon the organs which occupy the abdominal cavity returning thence to the associations formed with that subtle force within which we call the great sympathetic and the influences upon the pro- tectien of animal exerted by those associations and also pathological morbid influences equal J exercised by them when disease shall have invaded the body. To be extended Sept. 7th.
 Wilsonfa Magnetic Goods always for sale at No. IA Elm street. Todds block Call for pamphlet.
 d&ws JULIUS IVES, Agent.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Watertown Fair.

The seventeenth annual fair of the Water town Agricultural and Horse association takes place September %. 26 and P, and the outlook is very favorable for its being very interesting exhibition. Some of the most enterprising men belong to the association, which has recently been reorganized. Hill side Park has been purchased for the exhi- bition grounds and a new building two stories high and S0x5O feet, with seats for five hundred people, has been erected One thousand dollars in premiums for the trot- ting alone are offered. The first day is de voted to tho cattle exhibition
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
A Hard Struggle,

When the yacht which was swamped op. posite Hawthorne Beach, near South Nor walk, went to the bottom, her six passengers swan aroundsin circle, being bewildered, and two of them were drowned immediately They were Homer Gilbert and James Lock- wood. Captain W. P. Lynn, of the yacht Eva, rescued the other four, who were well nigh exhausted when be pulled them in
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
A Reunion.

The veteran survivors of the old Bridge port artillery company, Fourth regiment, and of the Eagle and the Washington Light Guards, to the number of 40, met in the Sterling House at 2:3O o'clock yesterday af- ternoon for their first reunion and marched to Seaside Park where sea food dinner was enioYad at Mills' nREilion
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Found DriftIng win the Tide.

MT. Ira Benham, of East New London. dis covered body floating with the tide oppo- site Fort Trumbull yesterday morning. It proved 10 be the body of Captain Samuel B. Dart, who has been missing since last Satur- day. The medical examiner of the town be- ieves it to be case of accidental drowning. Captain Dart was an old and well known resi- dent of the place
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Cool Weather,

The cool weather yesterday morning in this city betokened the presence of frost up country. There was heavy frost all along the Housatonic railroad from New Milford to Stepney and in some sections the tobacco plants looked WiItad
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05

Rev. J. J. Lane, Philadelphia, writes: s.I have used four bottles of Dr. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial with constant improvement until now think am well. I take pleasure in recommending it'' 6d1Wsep3 :.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
P. 0. g. OfA

The moonlight excursion recently given by Washington camp No. 2, Patriotic Sons of America, was very successful, in view of the multitude of excursion's that have been given this season, netting nearly $50, as was shown at the meeting of the camp on Monday even-
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
She Preserved Her Own Fruit.

She had 8 fancy for peaches in the old s'pound for pound" way, just as her mot her used to do them. And she used her mother old fashioned preserving kettle. The kettle upset and sent it's scalding contents over the unhappy ladys feet, ss she stood before the kitchen fire. They put her to bed and treat ed the scalded parts with Perry Davis Pain Killer. the sovereign remedy for burns, scalds and blisters. In two or three days she was well.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
For Colic and Grubs

in my mules and horses I give Simmons Liver Regulator. have not lost one that I gave it to. .E E. T. TAYLOR, Agt. for Changers of Ga.
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Last Osprey Beach Excursion of ,s

The last Elm City excursion of the season to Osprey Beach took place yesterday. The popularity of these excursions and the favor able weather brought out party of about two hundred and fifty, who much enjoyed the trip, and arrived home at about 8 o'clock well pleased. The horse cars from the boat were we'll laden with the excursionists
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

OFFICE OF THK CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WAsHINeToN, D. G Sept. 5-1 A. N. For New England, partly cloudy weather, light local rains, southwest to northwest winds, falling, followed by rising barometer and nearly stationary temperature.
 For Middle States, partly cloudy weather, with light local rains, stationary sighty rising temp erature winds shifting to west and northwest and a slight fall followed by rising barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
SfIxar WaGIdinu-

On Monday, September 10, Professor B. Jepson and wife celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. A large mum. Der of prominent citizens will be present. The occasion will be one of much interest The reception will be from 4 to 6 p. m., and to 10 p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Last Trip to Glen IsIand of ths seas,n.

Last Trip to Glen Island of the Season.
 The steamer John H. Starin took a party of about 300 to Glen Island yesterday. All reported highly enjoyable trip, The Starin makes her last trip of the season to Glen Island tomorrow. It will be a fine chance for families who want quiet, pleasant sail to that popular resort, Glen Island
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Cheap Dress Goods.

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Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Adamson's Botanic Balsam-At DruRgista'. Boarding and Feed EtAble-E. Fl. Graham. Oorsets-Bolton 6 Nealy. Dr Benson's Skin Cure-At DruRZists'. For Rent-DWelling House-48 Church Street. For Rent-FurniRhed Roomg-102 Chapel Street, For Rent-Front Room-O. O. G. For SAe-EnRina LAthe-N. T. Bushnell Co. Hot Air Furnace-S. GAlpin Co. JeWelry-EdwArd Engel.
 New Music Books-Ol1veF Ditson Go. Night School-Yale Business College. Reopening-Miss Daggett's School. The Romany Rye-New Haven Opera House. Wanted-Woman-29 Elm Street. Wanted-Girl-259 Church Street. Wanted-Young Man-P. O. Box 73. Wanted-Room With Board-E. -Situation-I3 Palmer Street. Wanted-Situation-1 Wooster Street, Wanted-S -Situation-33 Spruce Street. -Situation-192 Franklin Street. Wanted-S -Situation-7 Warrington Street. Wanted-Situation-126 Day Street. Wanted-Stuation-27 Edwards Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
A Hotel Clerk Caned.

Mir. Charles A. Daley, the popular clerk at the Florence House, carries about with him a substantial token of the esteem in which he is held by his legion of friends and admirers in this city, in the shape of a fine Malacca cane on which is inscribed Presented to c. A. Daley by a few of his many friends, Sep tember 8. 1ss3." The presentation was made on Monday evening, the 29th birthday of the recipient, at the Florence House, Mir. George J. Hitler making neat little address in which he expressed the feelings that prompted the gift. MT. Daley, though sur- prised, accepted the cane in g graceful speech of thanks, after which refreshments and the accompaniments of pleasant even ing were furnished in profusion. Mir. Daley is a genial and courteous clerk and with the patrons of the Florence House and all who come in association with him is held in high esteem, and the handsome gift of Monday evening has been deservingly bestowed
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
BoardIng and Feed stable.

and feed stable keeper, has at his stable, No. 12 Temple street, room for 8 few more horses. This stable is admirably managed and horses entrusted to MT. Graham's care
 will receive the best of treatment.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Board of Health.
Complaints of NuIsances-Thc Health O1 the City FumIgation of Egyptian

Complaints of NuIsances-Thc Health or
 the City Fumigation of Egyptian
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 A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held last evening. Present, Messrs. Brewer, Winchell, ,sperry and Health Officer Lindsley.
 The vault at ST Wall street was ordered filled and the order in regard to the one at 89 Wall street was rescinded.
 A request was made by H. O. Merrill that the cesspools at IT and 19 Ed street be cieansed. It was so ordered.
 It was voted on complaint of several par ties that bad vaults and garbage heaps in the residences on Grand street be removed forth with.
 Health Officer Lindsley reported the health of the city better than for the corresponding month last year. Most of the deaths were l from infantile diseases, which are common | at this season of the year The tenement house owned by F. B. | O'Brien at 253, s55 and 257 Hamilton street, was reported in very bad condition. It will | be looked after by the health officer. Mir. O'Hara, of the Seymour Paper com pany, gave statement regarding the impor- tation of rags from Egypt. He will visit the health authorities at the ports of Boston and New York and report at future meeting | some feasible plan for the fumigation oi | these rags before they arei permitted to land
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
Business in the West.

We copy the following from Cheboy- gan, Mich, paper: w. B. Miller, agent for w. dE A. McArthur, is an energetic, shrewd business man, and devotes himself fully to the duties of his position. He has been looking up coal orders during the past few days and his orders run way up among the hundreds of thousands of tons of coal for family use. Orders flor the winter supply are now taken at $6. 50 per ton.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05

Left on consignment, full assortment to sell at less than the regular prices at SIS Chapel street.
 s3 St HENRY PLUME.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-05
..ReugIh on Rats.''
Skinny Me1

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, and bed-bugs. skunks, ch1pmunks, gophers. 15c. Druggists