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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-27
The Larded Bridge.


The San Francisco Post solemly as
serts that the hero of the following
story was Governor Butler, of Massa-
chusetts. Humorists, however, are
fond of introducing into their effu-
sions the names of noted men but
as the story will stand on its own
merits without artificial aid we give
1t. Says the Posts
It appears that young Butler was
much enamored of a pretty girl who
lived on farm about s miles from
that of the Butler family in the west
ern part of Massachusetts. The coun-
try beauty was co9uette, however,
and kept quite large train OF adj
mirers in suspense, each rival doing
his best to gain the advantage of the
others. AT last matters were brought
to climax, and the damsel appoint
ed certain night when she would
render her final decisions as to- which
sutton she preferred.
1t goes without saying that they
were all better looking than Ben, but
the latter determined TO put the in
side of his head against the outside of
those of his opponents. The nearest
way to the fair firt's house, and the
one taken by all her eager followers,
was over bridge formed ny single
and somewhat slippery log placed
across deep brook in the rear of the
house. Young Butler repaired to this
bridge an hour earlier than the accuse
toned "countin' Time" carrying a.
pail of lard with which he carefully
annointed the log by the mellow
moonlight, backing himself across it
astraddle.
AS he afteTward sat with his sweet
heart, waiting for the others to APP
pear, loud splash came from the
direction of the brook. Ben's eye
twinkled, and Pm imagination he
coufd see one of his gorgeously got<
ten. up fellow candidates climbing up
the opposite bark with his teeth chat
tering and heading for home across
lots; but the cunspirator looked as
innocent as a cat in the dairy and
said nothing.
Pretty soon there came another
so1se. and after awhile another. The
beauty began to look at the clock and
show evidences of decided bique at
the negligence Of her other admirers
"a circumstance Ben did not fail to-
turn TO his own profit
Presently he could family hear
voices in the distance, and he knew
that the last two SWANS were APP
preaching together. Pretty soon came
tremendous double splash.
"Dear me-" said the young lady.
''ho'v the fish are jumping Tonight ~
The upshot of it was that when the
future governor rose to- go the slight
ed beauty gave him her hand. Seal
ing the bargain with an old-fashioned
husking bee kiss, Butler left his prize
in such state of exultation that he
forgot all about the creased log, and
the first thing he knew both heels hit
him IN the back of his head and he
took header down below, just as
his victims had done. He climbed
up the already well-clawed bank and
made six miles to his home, uttering
Kerrneyisms unfit for publication.
He was taken with chills and fever
as result. and when he got we'll,
found his, fiance had eloped with
hired man. Butler tells this as the
narrowest escape of his life, and he
says the girl began eating onions the
very next day after she became en-
gagged.
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
SaVin Rock.

Notes Along Shore The sunday Law
 Visitors.
 The Ansonia chandelier makers picnicked at Savin Rock Saturday.
 The shows at the Rock were well patron ized considering the comparatively light at tendance last week, which was accounted for by the cool weather, which rendered the city a very comfortable place of abode and caused general expressions of satisfaction from stay at home citizens. There was large attend ance and jolly times Saturday night at the roller skating rink and band concert at Put nam & Hale's in Railroad Grove.
 Mr. Gordon's Punch and Judy show and Iusus nature draw many patrons, largely made up of ladies and children. The latter are boisterous with enthusiasm over the an- tics of MT. Punch. Several hundred carriage loads of people visited Savin Rock last week, most of whom came from neighboring towns. Many came from Meriden. The camping out parties at the shore near the Rock report glorious time. The only exceptions were during the gales and heavy rains, but this taste of 'War" pleased the young folks whose exuberance was infectious with the older people
 The six shore policemen it is expected will make their debut soon.
 The Sunday law is being vigorously en- forced at the shore, and shooting galleries, skating rinks and candy stands were ordered closed yesterday.
 Next Saturday large temperance party from New Britain will visit the shore and take one of Howes' famous shore dinners.
 The little bluefsh are scarce yet, but old fishermen say they are coming soon and in goodly array.
 A gentleman who has cottage at the shore counted over forty vessels taking refuge in- side the breakWater and in the harbor one day last week.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

The New Haven Bavarian society picnics at South End August 12.
 The Fenian torpedo boat was steamed on Saturday down to Long Wharf and back.
 The artesian well at the Winchester armory is many hundred feet deep, and the work is still progressing
 The directors of the Derby railroad hold their quarterly meeting at five o'clock this afternoon.
 A fine photograph of steamer ? has been sent to Chief Hendrick by the Silsby compa- ny of Syracuse.
 The old Green never looked finer than at present. The late rains have put the grass into fine condition and the lawn mowers have done their best.
 No more electric lights in the city, con- mencing last Saturday night until the middle of September. The company is to remove their machinery and erect new building. At Savin Rock the lights will be continued.
 The Blues visit Bridgeport August 20, on the occasion of the unveiling of the Soldiers monument in that city. They will be the guests of the Ssdgwick Guark. The Blues will take the Second regiment band.
 A young lady lost a red Russia leather poe ketbook last Saturday night while going from Downes' news store to Minor street. The book contained about one dollar in money and some papers highly valued by the owner.
 The race between MT. Hughes catarnaran Cyclone, the horse Boston, and a bicycle from New York city to Stony Greek for $500 a side has been fixed for August 16, the start to bo from the foot of East Twenty-fourth street at 4:30 in the morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
At the Churches.

A Former New Haven Pastor at Trinity | M. E. Church-Rev. pr. Barbour at North Church.
 The beautiful weather yesterday brought out an unusually large attendance at the churches for midsummer day. Quite 8
 number of the churches are now closed and 1 in consequence there was quite sprinkling l of new faces in some of the churches.
 Rev. Mir. Giffin, formerly of this city, now of Baltimore, preached at the Trinity M. E. church yesterday. He delighted two | large audiences. Many went to hear him
 who used to hear him when stationed here.
 There was very full attendance especially
 at the evening service. MT: Giffins subject was the words of the psalmist David con trasting the inhumanity of mans treatment of his fellow man with Gods divine and long suffering mercy.
 Striking illustrations were related of past and recent events, making the discourse very practical and interesting. The organ finely added volume to the melody of singing. The attention was closely held to the end.
 Rev. Dr. William M. Barbour of the Col lege church supplied the pulpit at the North yesterday morning A simple and excellent 51st verses of Luke xxi, and 10th verse of John xviii Lessons of value were taught from the act of Peter in cutting off the right ear of the servant Matches. The wrong of yielding to impulse instead of obeying lawful authority was shown very clearly. The diff ference between true courage and boestful speech or action, as shown by Peters after conduct, was commented upon and illustrated in very pleasant and natural way. The latter part of the above chapter in Luke was read at the opening of the service The differing accounts of the incl dent of the text in the four gospels were named as proving most conelusively their truth and the entire absence of collision. Interesting accounts of the several writers were given. The reading of Scripture, the prayers and songs of praise seemed to have . new and impressive interest from the char scter and learning of the speaker, and his natural eloquence. .
 Rev. MT. Lines at St. PauI's church yes terday morning preached an eloquent dis course. The attendance was large. The music was excellent. In the evening ves- per service was held.
 Rev. MT. c. B. Ford of the George street M E. church, returned Saturday evening after ten days vacation at New Canaan principally and ofdciated at his church yes terday.
 Rev. Mr. Bray at the East Congregational church yesterday gave announcement of the l annual picnic of the church and Sunday ] school. which takes place on Wednesday to High Rock Grove if pleasant that day, if not | it takes place on Thursday.
 At the First M. B. church yesterday Rev. | Mr. Upson, manager of the Y. M. c. A., 1 preached two excellent sermons
 Rev. Dr. Spencer gave his congregation 8 1 good sermon, ss he always does, yesterday | morning Dr. Spencer in short time goes l away for two weeks' vacation.
 Rev. MT. Russell, pastor of St. Patriek's l church, preached an eloquent discourse on l the evils of intemperance at the half-past ten | service.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Police Notes.


 Officer Collett thrashed his step- father, Mir. Roberts, of Centerville, Saturday, because he turned Mrs. Collett away from his house few evenings ago in the rain and called her abusive names. Mir. Collett called upon Mir. Roberts and demanded an explanation, when the latter started for closet in which he kept pistol, intimating in the very lively conversation that he might deem it expedient to settle his step-son then and there. Officer taken from it's resting place.
 Adam Markell, of New York, arrived in town Saturday morning and took back his twelve-year old son who ran away from home. Young Markell passed the night at the police office where he told story about being sent to this city by his father and that he had lost his pocketbook on the way.
 The little boy Willie May, who strayed from home Friday night, was arrested in West Haven Saturday on the charge of steal ing apples. He was locked up and his. par ents notified of his whereabouts.
 A raid was made by Sergeant Driscoll and six patrofmen Saturday evening about 11:30 o'clock on the premises at 25 Union street, kept by Lottie Clark. The parties arrested and brought to the police office, outside of the proprietress, were persons who gave their names at the police desk as May Phelps, Lizzie Norton, David w. Smeucks, c. Hor- ace Lynch, Thomas Lynch and David W. Smith. Mrs. Clark is charged with keeping a disorderly house and also with selling liquor without license. In their search for evidence to support the latter charge the officers found only two or three bottles part. ly filled with whisky and a few bottles of beer.
 Mrs Clark, the other women and Lynch were released shortly after their arrest on bonds of $200 each.
 Lynch is accused by the information with residing in the disreputable house which Mrs. Clark is alleged to keep. The other prison CTS are charged with frequsnting such a house.
 Sunday morning about 3 o'clock Bessie McCann with any number of aliases attempt ed to hang herself with pocket Eandker- chief to 8 cell door in the women's part of the lookup. Officer Orr heard the noise and cut her down before she was strangled. The unfortunate was then placed in cell where she sobered up.
 Yesterday Constable Malachi Shannahan brought two prisoners from Hamden and placed them in the lookup for safe keeping until to-day. One of them was Daniel O'Leary who is accused of stealing coffee pail containing one quart of milk, the prop erty of Martha Black. The other was Mary Cook, who is charged with an assault on woman named Sarah Lewis.
 Frank Kenney was arrested last evening on g charge of committing breach of the peace on Henry J. Paul.
 Michael Malone will have to answer before the City court this morning on charge of drunkenness and also that While in a state of inebriety he went into the house of George Fl. PuIon and created g general breach of the peace.
 Chief Webster has gone on the sick list. He has been feeling unwell for 8 number of days. Captain Hyde will act as chief until the chief is again able to attend to his arduous duties. It is said that the cause of his illness is malaria.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Admiral FoOte Post.

Lively Discussion on MT. E s. WheeIer's
 Resolution in Favor Of a Memorial
 Building.
 The resolution introduced by MT. E. s. Wheeler, in favor of devoting tho $50, ,o0O granted by the town for a soldiers monu- ment to the erection of memorial building suitable to the requirments of public li- brary, provided that a sufficient additional sum should be raised, was discussed by the Admiral Foote post, G. A. R., on Saturday evening. A very large number were present and the discussion was lively and prolonged The general feeling seemed to be against un- dertaking the erection of memorial build ing. Under tke vote-of the town, if this build ing, in case they should build one, were to have memorial frontage, there would ba no trouble about spending the appropriation in such way. This is not in accordance with the views of the majority of the G. AR. organizations. Most of them think that they have right to the land allotted them for memorial fountain on the Green, on the tri- angular plot south of the liberty pole. They would like to see the plan for such a foun- tain, long ago fully discussed, carried out. But while this is true, they generally express the idea that the committee having the mat ter in charge on the part of the public should be left to their own judgment as to what should be done. Mr. Wheeler spoke on his resolution for 8 memorial building. Three sites were mentioned. These were near Carlrs Opera House, on or near Barkentin's, on Chapel above Temple, and on the corner of Church and Court streets, where Downs dining rooms are. These mentions, however, were only incidental. Gen. SloRt is in favor of monument, but would like building if sufficient money could be raised for such one as should answer the purpose. Most of those advocating building spoke of it in connection with 8 hbrery. The principal discussion was as to the amount which should be raised by subscriptions and in other ways in addition to the $50, 900 voted by the town. Oomrade Dyer said $5O,eOO would build fine structure and referred to the college building on Library street three stories high. One comrade spoke of $2OO,- 900 as being not too large an amount. Others spoke of $50, ,OOO. This amount was adopted and a committee consisting of Fred Waldron, who is in favor of 8 monument, and Mir. Wheeler was appointed to prepare and re- port plans for building four weeks hence. The vote stood 4S in favor to 36 against the appointment of the committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Lying Among tho Islands.
The New Haven yacht Club Get Away in Good Style. Quiet Day at the Thi n ble Islands Yesterday.

The New Haven Yacht Club Get Away in
 Good Style. A Quiet Day af the ThI Ion bIe
 Islands Yesterday.
 The New Haven Yacht club is, by the time the COURIER goes to press this morning, pre- paring to get under way from their anchorage of Flying Point The yachts left New Haven about o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Starlight, Captain J. P. Kennedy, was the first to get underway, and she was shortly followed by the Marguerite and the Zephyr. The rest of the yachts got away in bunch about 5:3O. The wind was west southwest and very light, and there was 8 strong ebb tide. The Marguerite was the first to arrive at the Islands, at o'clock. The Louisa, Zephyr and Starlight came next in the order named. Cannons fired salutes at the arrival of the boats, and the vicinity of the Island View House, which constitutes the headquarters of the clnb while at the Islands, was brilliantly illuminated The last of the boats did not reach Stony Creek until midnight, as the wind died out when the fleet was short dis tance out of New Haven harbor. A hop took place at the Island View House Saturday evening in honor of tho club. very large number of ladies were present and the picturesque costumes of the yachtsmen to- gether with the white dresses of the ladies made>a very pretty scene. There were many carriage loads of visitors and the house was filled to overhowing. It was the event of the season. The yachts and their parties were given in our Saturdays issue. Yesterday the yachtsmen took dinner at the Island View House. The day was passed quietly.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Summer Notes.

New Haven Colony at Saratoga-NeyV
 Accessory.
 On Thursday, the 2d inst, Mir. Samuel Lloyd and wife, MT. T. P. Merwin and wife, Mrs. Smith Merwin and daughter, Mrs. Gray went by rail to Saratoga. They will remain several weeks. During part of this month Messrs. Gardner Morse, Edwin A. Hotchkiss, jr., George Betcher, head tonsorial artist at Merle's, Charles Blackman, Ralph E. Bar mum and MT. and Mrs. George Baldwin will help swell the New Haven colony at Sara toga.
 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beers and Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Gay will leave to day for Saratoga and will remain there several weeks.
 August is considered the leading month of attractions at this famous city of wealth beauty and fashion. Among these garden balls and parties at the leading hotels; con- certs and fireworks on Congress park; the famous races where Vanderbilt's Maud s and other noted steppers make up the bill i; the Indian encampment with it's variety of attractions; excursions on the tally-ho stages; sail on the steamer up the Saratoga lake and general mingling in the crowd daily found at the various springs partaking of the health giving mineral waters.
 Those who contemplate going to Saratoga this season and wish to engage in advance frst-class accommodations in 8 well kept ho- tel and at very moderate prices, ranging from $8 to SIS per week, can do so by ap- plying at Beers photo parlors, PAP Chapel street. Quite number of our citizens have already done so
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Base Ball.

The New Haven Grays' nine were defeated by the Clippers at Hamilton Park Saturday, score to 16.
 The clock shop boys have reorganized their nine for the season with the following players: Parsons, Wallbridge, I. Doughan, Lane, Johnson I. Cummings, T. Cummings, Mccarthy, Downey and T. Doughan. They would like to hear from Meriden. Commu- nications may be addressed to John A. Hinchliff manager, care New Haven Clock company.
 The Winchester nine have accepted the resignation of Manager Clarke and appointed Frederick L. Granniss in his place. to whom communications should be addressed. Clar ence Crandall and Louis St. Clair have left the nine
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Daath of Georgs Darrow.

George Derrow died suddenly at his resi- dence. No. l54 Humphrey street, last even- ing He had been ill for a week or two, but nothing serious was anticipated The i'm mediate cause of his death was heart disease. MT. Darrow had lived in New Haven many years and was universally respected for his upriehtness of character. He had been consistent member of the Church of the Redesmer for many years and at the time of his death was a deacon of that church. The lime of the funeral will be noticed hereafter.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Hop nt Rranfora Point.

A hop was given at the Branford Point House Saturday evening which proved to be the most largely attended and enjoyable hop this season. The guests of the house num- Der 12o and there were present parties from Double Beach, the Montowese House and Pine Orchard. Thomas orchestra played. Nearly all the gentlemen wero in full dress, and the ladies were in handsome costumes. The Saturday evening hops are very popular among the guests, are well sustained, and make Clerk Fred O. King better liked than ever.
 The handsome steam yacht Ned, owned by Charles and James Mclaughlin, of New York, brought party there from the Monto- wese House on Saturday
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Wedding at St. Patrick,s.

Saturday morning Timothy F. Reynolds and Miss M. F. J. Carmichael were united in matrimony Gt nuptiaI mass in St. Patrick 8 church, Father Kyle performing the cere- mony. Henry J. Reynolds acted as best man and Katie E. Carmichael was brides maid. Tie bride was neatly attired in trav- cling suit and after the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Reynolds started on their wedding tour They will return in about a week. The presents were many and beautiful. Among 2 them were q handsome dinner and tea set from tie mother of the groom and carpets and chairs from the brother and sister of the bride. Mir. and Mrs. Reynolds have many friends, Eho wish them abundant prosperity in life
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
or For Rark,n,trs HiIru-

Mir Calvin Russell, jr, of Russell Broth CTS of this city, left yesterday, taking his four year old son, for a drive of POO or 300 miles on a summer vacation. He goes first to Litchfeld and takes in the fishing at Lakes Waramaug and Bantam and after few days thus spent drives to the Berkshire hills, re- maihing there some days, and returns home by the way of New Hartford. He will be absent about two weeks. Last summer he drove on pleasure trip the whole length of Long Island, driving to New London, his route on the island being mainly on the south shore roads and the drives each day being short from hotel to hotel
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Acoident on the Northamn,on Road.

At o'clock Saturday morning gravel engine on the New Haven and Northampton railroad struck handcar, just this side of the Hoosao tunnel, and made complete wrecks of itself and the handcar. It was six hours before the track was entirely clear and traffic was delayed all day in consequence At all
 the stations of the road through the State were gathered groups of anxious passeneers.
 All that they could learn from the telegraph operators was that there had been an acci- dent and that the train was an hour and a half or two hours late, as the case might be, Many New Haven business men who chanced to be travelling up through the center of the State were much delayed The train down did not leave PlantsVille till considerably after o'clock, being delayed oyer an honr.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-06
Death of Bernard shan1eY.

Bernard Stanley, one of, New Haven's old est Irish citizens, died at his residence, 113 Franklin street, Saturday evening after a lingering illress. He was 75 years of age. He lost his wife year ago. and since then his heath has not been good. He came to New Haven in 1S48 about the time that Dan- iel and Michael Healey and other old Irish settlers came here. with his wife and two children. The children are Terence J. Shanley and Mrs. Maria Mulvey, who sur yiVe him.. For many years the deceased worked for Deacon Thompson and for. time he was on farm in Southington. He leaves quite handsome property. He had wide circle of friends and always bore 8 high reputation for integrity. The funeral will take place this morning at 9 o'clock. Solemn high mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's church.