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Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
A Fatal Dose.

Frank Durand, a Birmingham Young
 Man, Kills Himself by Taking Opium.
 Frank DHrand, 8 young man who was
 formerly in the employ of the Derby Silver Plate company and well known in Birming- ham as identified with base ball and other athletic pursuits, took large dose of opium yesterday with the intention, it is surmised, of putting an end to his life. He had spent Sunday last with his parents in Danbury where his father keeps 8 hotel Night be-
 fore last in company with John Fielding of
 Birmingham and two young ladies he drove to Savin Rock. On returning he went to the
 room of David Sliney and John Fielding, To-
 cated on Main street. He remained there
 until 12:3O and concluded to pass the night there. Yesterday morning he did not rise with his companions, say ing that he was sleepy. When Sliney and Fielding returned to their room at noon they found Durand still in bed with everything in the room just as they had left it. The un-
 conscious sleeper could not be reused. Doc
 tors were immediately. summoned. Their eff
 forts to restore him to consciousness were
 futile with the exception of momentary
 gleam of intelligence about o'clock, when he seemed to utter the words '"Fen o'clock, one ounce." He then relapsed into uncon- sciousness and at o'clock was dead. The affair is very mysterious and is creating con- siderable excitement. It is stated that he was in desperate circumstances financially, and also that his engagement with Derby young lady had been broken recently. It is also thought that the opium may have been | taken accidentally.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
West Haven,

Yesterday 25O members of St. Patrick $ church and Sunday school of New Britain picnicked at Savin Rock, going by the steam cars.
 The Congregational church of East Hsmp- ton, to the number of 15o persons, picnicked at the Rock yesterday.
 In the borough yesterday forenoon, before Justice Metcalf, Edward Smith and George Bartlett, charged with burg1arizing the store of WiImot & Warner last Thursday, pleaded not guilty. T. J. Fox, their counsel, waived an examination, and both were bound over to the Superior court in $500 bonds for trial
 The Sea View House was never in so fine a condition as to-day. Many improvements competent gentlemen as heads of the various departments, while sea food fresh from New London is served daily. The table wines are of the best and the patronage of the house is very satisfactory. The new arrivals are Captain Charles H. Townsend, New Haven w. E. Hawkins, Hartford; w. A. Church and wife, Waterbury; Miss Maud Bigelow, Annapolis, Md; E. M. Ripley, wife and par ty of ten, UnionvilIe, Conn; Lewis Hotchkiss, wife, daughter, son, Ansonia w. B. Cline H. L. Welch and wife, Waterbury; w. G. Rice, New York; W. F. Nichols, wife, child and boy, Springfield, Mass c. H. Ensign and wife, Nsugatuck Charles E. Williams and niece, Bridgeport; Robert Wood, Anso mia; H. I. Thompson, West Haven; William H. Clark and wife, Holyoke.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
The Tunnel Disaster

Hearing Before the Railroad Commits
 sfOners at Hartford Yesterday.
 The railroad commissioners met at Hart ford yesterday to investigate the tunnel dis. aster of June 30. Commissioners Woodruff, Bacon and Hayward were present. The New England road was represented by Messrs. Bolles and Baldwin and President Watrous conducted the examination for the Consolid- ated road, assisted by Judge Henney. Frank A. Mitchell, the engineer, and Newell N. Gill, the brakeman of the colliding train on the New England road, testified ~that the signal tunnel and when they emerged from it. but that it was changed before they had gone two or three car lengths. The engineer then reversed the engine.
 Charles H. Putnam and Selah w. North testified to seeing the signal changed just as the New England train left the tunnel. John D. Worthington testified that he was at his house near the junction when his attention was called by the squeaking of the signal and he heard the noise of the incoming train. The Consolidated road train was go- ing at eighteen miles an hour, but when the engineer reversed the train was only running six miles an hour. Engineer Hinckley had told him he did not apply the air brakes because he feared his train would come over on to him. The old road always had the right of way. Other witnesses testi- fled that the signal had been changed against the New England read; that the old road trains have run faster than the New England trains since April 1; that the signal man had been drinking on the day of the accident that they had seen the air brakes applied on the New England train and that the New England train was almost at stand still when the collision occurred
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Long Isalnd and Milford Haven.
A Short Route Between New York and
 London.

A Short Route Between New York and
 London.
 We have several times referred to the con- templated new route and line of fast steel steamers to run between the eastern end of Long Island and Milford Haven. There seems to be no end to the enterprise of our great capitalists. This latest scheme for the improvement of lines of travel, and of course making money, is being engineered by rail road man whose interests lie chiefly in Long Island. Austin Corbin proposes to build all necessary piers and storehouses at Fort Pond Bay, at the eastern end of Long Is- land, which is said to be an excellent har- bor for the largest vessels. From this bay a fleet of the fastest steamers, three of which are ordered, are to run to Milford Haven, in Wales-the trip to be performed in about five days each way. The passengers and Point to the Brooklyn bridge at the rate of into New York without extra charge or change of cars. On the English side ! the Great Western lines of 1 road road attain 8 speed of about sixty 1 miles an hour, so that passage from the cen city will be accomplished in about six days !; l and all the dangers of the fogs and low, | sandy beach of Long Island, the Sandy Hook bar, the Lower bay and New York bay will | be avoided. It is calculated that passengers \ will save between one and two days by this | route, besides avoiding the dangers of run | ming aground and collisions in the bay. This | route will also be free from the bondage of a | pilot mouopoly
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Resimental Reunion.


 The annual reunion of Company A, 27tt Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, will be held at the Branford Point House on Friday of this week. All members are requested and expected to be at Bell clock ready to take the boat at 10 a. m. If the weather is very stormy the members will meet at the Grays' armory at 9.30 a. m., and transporta- tion will be furnished by railroad. As the 27th day of July will be the twentieth anni- versary of the muster out of Company A, the committee have selected that date for the reunion of 1883, and trust that every mem. Der will try to meet his brother comrades on that day. They ask comrades to come and grasp hands once more and enjoy good din- ner, a delightful sail, to say nothing of hear ing orations from Bob's Glee club, concert by Peck's white mule and p3em by 'tAsh. ]" The wives have been requested to make the day warm for comrades if they don't come. The committee is Willis s. Isbell, Simeon J. Fox Serene A Hopkins.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Burial of Joseph Rizzo.
An Impressive Services at St. Johns R
 ChuroFn.

An Impressive Services at St. John's R.
 0. Church.
 At7:3o o'clock yesterday morning requiem mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul of Joseph Rizzo, the murdered 1tallan' in St. Johns church by the Rev. Thomas Shahan. There were present at the ceremo- ny few friends of the murdered man, near ly all of them Italians. The funeral ceremo- ny took place about half past nine. The re- mains were contained in plain black casket with silver trimmings. The widow with her four little children came after the hearse. The procession consisted of ten carriages and one single team. The services at the church were attended by about 200 people. The Rev. Father Shahan, after conducting the regular service, preached @ fifteen minutes disconrse in Italian. As he is well versed in that language those of his audience who were Italians had no difficulty in understanding him. Father Shahan spoke of the excellent character borne by the deceased, dwelt briefly upon the painful circumstances of his unhappy end and earnestly counselled his hearers tc avoid frequenting drinking places. The com pany of men who were quarrelsome in drlnl \ ho advised them to shun. He also urgec them all to make in their lives preparation | for death. The coffin was closed. There was only small floral cross resting upon it The pail bearers were John Walker, Lorenzt \ GardelIo, Stephano Resso, Andrew Resso, James Bevenoti and Antonio Baesfo. Th' \ interment was in St. Bernard's cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Installation Ceremonies

Held by Montoyvese Lodge I. 0. o. F., at
 Their New Rooms Last Evening.
 Montowese lodge of Odd Fellows met last evening at their new and beautiful rooms in the Glebe building, which they have fitted up at cost of about $3, 900, for the installation of officers The officers are W. S. Hickey, N. G.; Charles H. Stebbins, V. G.; A. k. Goodnow, R. S., and Reuben Rice treasurer MT. I. Stevenson, P. S.. had already been in stalled, having been elected before the oth- CTS. The photographs of the past grands of the lodge were presented by Past Grand E. Gilbert Austin. The photographs were taken by Bundy and comprised the following Reuben Rice, Francois l.. DeBussey, Albert Gamsby, L. H. G. Blohm, George W. Gas pey, H. E. Gamsby. Maurice Ray, Henry D. Phillips, Darwin L. Mccoy, E. Gilbert Austin. John Brown, H. Hub bard, w. B. Hubbard, H. l.. Hubbard, Edson l.. Wright, H. E. Marsh, A. R. Goodnow, Homer J. Doane. Charles H. Bradley, John W. Stevenson, A. J. Por- ter, Martin o. Addis, s. Wiseman and w. $. Mills These are all the past grands, ex- 1 cept the late Lorenzo B. Peck and Henry s. l Cooper, whose portraits will be added.
 The new rooms will soon be thrown open | to the inspection of the friends of the lodge l and the ladies who gave such material assist ance in furnishing the new rooms This will be done upon some convenient Wednes- day evening and Aurora and Golden Rule en campments and Relief lodge will concur T making the arrangements.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Board Of Health.

Complaints of NuIsancos Cholera and
 Yellow Fever COnsidered-Other Mat
 ters.
 There was meeting of the Board oi Health last evening.
 Health Officer LindsIey stated that the in. dications were that schlippmann and Spittlel of Fair Haven, had not made any alterations in their sewer accommodations although or dered to do so by the Board.
 J. H Bulford and others comp!ainei of 8 nuisance at 92G and $50 State street. An or der was passed for the abatement of tho hui. sance and the parties were ordered to con meet with the sewer.
 Complaint was made that Maloney's soar fat and bone wagon was on Orange street last evening and the bones and offal created a nuisance. A vote was passed directing Malonay to cleanse his wagons and cause the same to be covered also to remove offal in closed yes sels
 Mention was made of complaints from the boiling of bones at the slaughter house of F. s. Andrew $ Go. on Crescent street. The clerk was directed to order the discon tinuance of the business. An informal talk was had about cholers and yellow fever and it was thought that the scare might reach some ports in New Eng land and that necessary vigilance should bt used to prevent any outbreak of either o1 these diseases. The health officer reported the health o1 the city in coDparatively good condition as compared with the corresponding time las year.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
The New Opera Company.

Rehearsal Last Evening-Fatinitza.
 Manager Ulmer had rehearsal of the male voices for his new opera company last even ing at the New Haven Opera House. There were about thirty young gentlemen present. mostly from New Haven and Meriden, and some ladies. The trial of voices was con- ducted by MT. Foster, of Meriden, who has had much success in training local com panies. MT. Ulmer hopes to have@the com. pany fully organized by the time of the next rehearsal, which will be held next week Tues day. The work of preparing operas will be commenced immediately thereafter and pushed so that the company will be ready by the latter part of September The first opera which will be taken up is Fatinitza The Queens Lace Handkerchief" and other popular operas will make up the company repertoire. Manager Ulmer is confident tha the company can be organized and run sue cessfuIlv
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
E. M. Brown 6 Go. Only Ten DaySBtIore Inventory And all our Summer closed gardess of Further great reductions i'm all our depart Nothing remain if low price will sell it. We have to. day marked down all our
 LESLIE GLOVES AND MITTS mention only two " three lots of @ % reduced m fem @ se ~ s5 s Ladies: Es:: ;:::s ;s ; S';
 LADIES' AND MISSES HOSIERY. oas 1s @ H; I s9s S I s @ s 9' sssss s' sss @ price thessgo $ their value
 DRESS GOODS AND SILKS. s Rs"fs @ % % % sss @ * " are offering Dress Goods and
 HOUsEKEE EEPING GOODS. % pieces pieces Ss9 sss7 R:gf R:s Bsst t' s s s:s s; p @
 MADE-UP UNDERWEAR. 5$:: ss @ : % :s: bargains.
 WRAPS AND SUITS. 1s$ s s ss; s a s:' and White | iarensJ n | s'andC en'
 rGoodso 8 1 CENTS FURNISHINGS. everything shall offer " i P a PARASOLS. PARASOIS. . MI down I PRINTS, GlNGH ANS AND LAWNS New wgoodsn news D. e
 b purchasing summer F M Qroxr7n & GO

messed single number drawing, and any lot tery company which resorts to any such trick proves itself to be fraud
 The intimat:on that persons have been paid to allow their names to be published as the winners of prizes in this lottery is also false and without the slightest foundation in fact. Millions of dollars have been paid out by the company in prizes through the banks and ex- press agencies, as can be ascertained from the bank officers in New Orleans and the ex- press agents in New York, Washington city and in this city, as well as from the winners of the prizes whose names have been given to the public.
 Signed, G. T. BEAUREeARD, ] co,,,u,
 J. A. EARLY, OoA A'' New Orleans, July 12, 1883.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
LOCAL NEWS.
RrIeT Mention.

Brief Mention.
 MT. John s. Benham, of Bridgeport, is ill with paraly tic shock.
 The Atlantic Yacht squadron left New Lon don yesterday morning. The employees of the Shore Line railroad donned their new uniforms this week.
 One of Barnum's performing elephants valued at $2o, ,OOo died yesterday in Hamll- ton, Ont.
 St. Mary's Catholic church will hold it's grand annual picnic at Savin Rock to- mor- row. The Fifth c. " veterans take their annual dinner at the Atlantic Hotel, Bridgeport, August 9.
 The flag which marked the spot where Jen' nie Cramer's body was found at Savin ROCK WAS removed recently by two students
 Rev. Dr. ,Stifer will preach the sermon Thursday, September 20, at the anniversary celebration of the Emanuel Baptist church. The Railroad Commissioners meet Tn Bridgeport to day for a further hearing on the New York and Connecticut Air Line sub ject. During the temporary absence of Dr. Sulli. van, V. S., in Europe. his practice will be cared for by Dr. George Parkinson, late Of Middletown.
 The Baptist church society of Malone, N. Y, has extended an earnest and unanimous call to Rev. Charles Coleman of Bridgeport, offering him salary of $1 800 yearly.
 On Tuesday next the Church of the Ascen sion will icnic at High Rock. St. Johns and Christ churches of this city and Chrls church of West Haven will unite with them The town of Norwalk needs new hote building conveniently located and judiciouslJ constructed There are some five sites fol one and good chance for capital seeking in vestment
 Norwalk has a venerable citizen, Mr Ressequi, who is now in his 93d year. Fol four generations he has been the proprietor of the Ridgefield Hotel He is now perfectly hale and hearty.
 Rev. Father McGivney, of St. Mary's, thl city, and Rev. P. O'Connell. of Fair Haven assisted yesterday in the celebration of re quiem high mass in Brooklyn for the sou of Rev Father Biracree.
 MT. Sweetland, father of Charles s. Sweet land, the defaulting ticket agent at Nev bE1Laln, calleo on ABeAt AAOnPoOA OA 'A New England road Monday and settled tn account, amounting to between $500 an' 5000.
 Superintendent Sanford began the work o digging potatoes on the town farm yesterday The yield is about seventy five bushels to tn acre, and the potatoes are of a superior qual ity. The potato crop is the most lucrativ one raised on the town farm owing to tn great care lavished upon it by MT. Sanfor' and his assistants.
 The funeral of Mrs. M. F. s. Cunning ham, which was to have taken place thi morning at St. Joseph's cathedral in Hart ford, has been postponed till to-morro' morning. The deceased lady was cousin o MT. John H. Kerrigan of the postofice il this city, and number will go up iron this city to attend the funeral.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
A Card From Generals Beauregard and

Early.
 A publication headed, "Are the Louisiana Lottery Drawings Fair ?" which originally appeared in several northern and western pa pers as an advertisement, by hostile lottery company, we believe, has been copied into number of other papers, doubtless as an advertisement also. The charges, insinu- ations and inuendoes contained in said pub hcation are false in every respect, so far as they affect the fairness of the drawings of the Louisiana Lottery, or the integrity of the acts of the Lottery company. When the un- dersigned had charge only of the semi-annur al drawings, they counted the tubes contain ing the numbers previous to each of those drawings to be certain that all were put in the wheel. Since they have had charge of the monthly drawings also, the wheel has been under their exclusive control, and after each drawing they have restored az the drawn numbers to the wheel, locked 1t, and sealed it in such manner as to render 1t i'm possible for the numbers to be reached or ln- terfered with without their knowledge. They have thus been always certain that all the numbers were in the wheel at each drawing, and they alone are responsible for the integ- rity of the drawings. The suggestion that each ticket holder, on the day of and before each drawing, should be allowed to call out his number and see it put in the wheel, is too absurd to deceive anyone who ever wit
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Death NorMaIk

Mrs. Charles E St. John, of Horwalk. died last Sunday at her home. She had long been a sufferer from gastric disease, but up to a short time before her death her symptoms were not deemed critical. It is said that her father, mother and only brother died on the same day of the week, Sunday, and were all buried as Mrs. St John will be, on the fol- lowing Thursday.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Suicide at Norwich.

young German tailor Conrad Behrman by name, who worked for s. P. Keppler, of Norwich, committed suicide Monday by ta k ing arsenic. About Q week ago he received news from his old home that his parents had died, but that they had disinherited him. This information, together with the fact that his employer discharged him owing to the dullness of trade, made him so Respondent that he took an ounce of arsenic to end his troubles. He died soon after hard struggle with the doctors, who attempted to give him an antidote- He had no relatives in this country.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Humorfn the stomach.

Much of the distress and sickness attribu- ted to dyspepsia, chronic diarrhoea and other causes is accustomed by humor in the stom- ach. Several cases with all the characteris- tics of these complaints have been cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Other cures effected by this medicine are so wonderful that the simplest statement of them affords the best proof that it combines rare curative agents, and when once used secures the confidence of he people.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
A NoveI Advancement.

There will be lunch basket festival at the Humphrey street Congregational church on Thursday evening. Baskets with lunches for two will be sold for a small sum. In each basket there will be lady's card, and the man who buys basket has got to lunch with the lady whose name is on the card. Two classes of baskets, for married and sin gle will be provided.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-07-25
Death of nIr. ChnrIes II Dargan.
The Security as Plaintiff.

A New York despatch yesterday says: An action in admiralty was begun to day in the United States District court by the Provi- dence Washington Insurance company, of Providence, R. L, and the Security Insurance company, of New Haven, against the steam canal boat Sydney ana her consort the Wil- liam Warden for the recovery of $9, ,211 dam ages for the loss of cargo of wheat. The wheat belonged to Armour, Plankinton $ Co.,, of this city, consisted of 1900 bushels and was shipped from Buffalo on the 17th of last May. The wheat was insured in these companies. Through the carelessness of the officers of the Sydney it is alleged the vessels ran aground and were sunk, and the wheat became total loss. The libellants allege that they paid Armour, Plankinton < Co. the face of their policy, $9,211, and this amount they seek to recover from the own CTS of the boats