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Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09

MT. F. W. Guion, of St Thomas churoh, is entertaining at his home Ervey Eyre Brown, organist of Dr. TaImage's in Brook 1yn.
 Mir. and Mrs. Erasmus French, of PA Mar. tin street, had a golden wedding Tuesday evening, sixty friends being present. Three generations of the Trenches were represent cd. Many presents were received from mem- bers of the family, Mrs. and Miss Wells and Mrs. A. M. Johnson. The refreshment table was elegantly furnished for the occasion. Attorneys Curtis Thompson and A. M Tallmadge, of Bridgeport, started yesterday for the Adirondacks. Mr. Thompson will
 rest at Keene Valley, and Mir. Tallmadge goes 1 to Elizabethtown.
 Mir. David F. Read, of Bridgeport, has been appointed signal officer of the Fourth l regiment, with the rank of first lieutenant, | in place of MT. s. H. Hubbard, resigned.
 Mr. George Middlebrook, of Bridgeport, went into the Sterling House, in that city. | yesterday morning, and soon after Landlord | Whiting noticed him sitting in chair and a | moment later his attention was attracted by | hearing a peculiar sound. He went over to where MT. Middlebrook was sitting, and al | once saw that there was something wreng. Il was soon ascertained that he was suffering from paralytic shock. A carriage was call | ed and he was immediately removed to hii residence on Warren street,
 Miss Ida M. Welch, daughter of Johr ! Welch, Esq, and one of the teachers in tht higher departments of the Skinner school, ii passing her vacation very pleasantly at As
 bury Park, N. J.
 Sister Mary Irene is spending her month
 vacation in this city where she was born anc lived until entering the religious life. She if I a sister of MT. John H. Kerrigsn, chief mail ing clerk at the postofice in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Personal,

Platt B. Bristol, of Mandan, D. T., was married on the Sd inst, at Mt. Carmel, to Miss Mamie Mcguire by the Rev. L. H. Hig- gins. After the ceremony the couple starte d for their home in the far Vest William K Harper, class poet of the class of 80, Yale, has recently accepted position on the Chicago News.
 MT. Arthur s. Hadley has returned from his White Mountain trip.
 Mr. Sherman Evarts and Mr. Howard Walden, Yale '81, were in New Haven yester- day.
 Ex-Governor Andrews and family are guests at the Howard House, Niantic.
 Albertus c. Peckham, of Norwich, has re- signed the ofiee of street commissioner on account of i'll health.
 The Hon. David A. Wells will be mem ber of President Villards party to go over the Northern Pacific railroad next month MrL Louis H. Bristol sails for Europe to-day on the White Star steamer Adriatic. He will probably be absent about two months
 Senator William J. Mills, who is in Europe, has secured passage on the Inman steamer City of Berlin, which sails for New York on August 30th.
 Mir. A. l.. Kidston left yesterday afternoon for Saratoga, to remain week or two.
 Mrs. M. A. Flynn, wife of Harry Flynn, of the City Hotel, is spending two weeks with MT. and Mrs. F. E. Craig at Saratoga Springs.
 Mr. E. A. Johnson, of Ansonia, i'll with a -hemorrhage, in the Adirondacks, is reported as so much better as to be able soon, prob. ably, to mako the journey home.
 A lady of West Apsonia, who has been in this country twenty-six years and crossed the ocean several times, has not yet visited High Rock Grove or attended a picnic.
 Lena Hall, little colored girl of Birming- ham. fell from the back of E. Lewis build inp to the ground, distance of twenty-five feet, without serious injury.
 MT. c. B. Boothe, of Birmingham, started on Monday for trip to the far west with the intention of taking in the Louisville, Ky, exposition on his way.
 MT. Sidney Downs, of Derby. is reported as in very feeble condition of health He is, we believe, over 80 years of age, and anx- iety is felt lest his long and upright career soon close.
 William F. Camp, jr., leaves this morning for Trenton, N. J., as stenographer for the Star Ruffle company. He was recently with E. s. Wheeler & Go. His many friends wish him success.
 Mr. N. F. Hall and family have gone to Portsmouth, N. H.
 Walter Ashley, the five and a half years old son of MT. J. s. Keeler, night editor of the Boston Herald, 8 bright and promising child, died at the residence of the parents, No. g. Wall street, on Monday. The sor. rowing parents have the sympathy of many friends in their loss. The funeral takes rIace tfis forenoon at Il o'clock from the house.
 Chief Webster was able to be st the post office yesterday afternoon. He is recovering from an attack of malaria.
 Judge Pardee and daughter left for Sara toga yesterday.
 Mr. George B. Kelsey, of West Haven, is improving gradually and is able to walk out . Ittle.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
A Little Boy Killed.

Frank Graham's Death Caused by Accf-
 dental Drowning and Falling on the
 Head.
 Frank Sumner Graham, aged six years. whose parents reeide at 59 Poplar street, went out to play Tuesday afternoon with some of his mates They went down to the lumber dock fishing. As evening drew on little Frank did not return, and his par ents became very much alarmed. Yesterday morning their worst fears were realized. Their child was seen lying dead in the mud about 69O, it being low tide at that time, by George Foote of 37 Pearl street, as he stood on the lumber dock at the wharf at the foot of Poplar street. The body was lifted into boat and word was telephoned to police headquarters, asking if the body could be taken to the child's parents. Medical Exam iner White soon arrived and made an exam | ination of the body. He found the features bloody and bruised, the skull crushed and the hair matted with mud. He decided that death was induced by drowning and falling | on the head" The body was then taken to the residence of his parents. The child l probably got too near the edge of the wharf and fell over, striking his head.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Narrow Escape.

An Unknown Man Barely Escapes Death
 on the Rail.
 As Conductor Merrimsn's train was leav- ing the depot yesterday afternoon shortly after o'clock well dressed man, whose name could not be ascertained, jumped of the rear end of the train when it was on the Water street crossing. The lightning ex- press, Engineer Thompson, was coming slowly down the other track. MT. Thomp- son discovered the man who had, jumped from the other train and was rolling over and over on the track. The engineer slowed right down, and the man picked himself up and walked of in safety. His face was badly bruised and his clothes torn and soiled. En- gineer Thompson said it was 8 very narrow escape as the man could not have got away with his life had the express train been going at its usual rate of speed.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Boy Missing.

Yesterday forenoon Mrs. Aaron Rosenthal, who lives in Foster street, Allingtown, noti- fled the police authorities that her thirteen year-old boy who peddles papers, left home Sunday morning with forty-two cents in his pocket to buy papers and had not been seen slnee. Mrs R: thought that her young hope 1ui nao probably been lured away from the path of rectitude, and was now freouentino the haunts of vice, perhaps in New York or Coney Island. She also thought that he might have followed in the wake of the Wild West combination, with which he was very much enchanted. It was suggested that young Rosenthal had made a strike gallino papers last Sunday and had gone to fhe White Mountains or Mt Desert on the pro. ceeds. But these specuiations are all idle. and the grave. fact remains that the news boys funds are still holding out, else he would surely have been heard from before this. Aaron Rosenthal, the boy's father, painter.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
The Late Deacon George Darrow.

The funeral of Deacon George Darrow, who died last Sunday evening, took place yes terday afternoon. Short services were held at the residence, and the remains were then taken to the Church of the Redeemer, where deceased had long been wOrshipper. The church was well filled with friends of the de- ceased. Rev. Dr. Todd conducted the ser vices both at the house and the church, and very feelingly spoke of the many sterling qualities which the deceased possessed, also of his being very much missed, both among the older members of the church and the young, he being ever ready to lend helping hand. He spoke of the sorrow felt at the death of the departed. The pastor's words to the bereaved family were full of svnna. thy. The interment was in the old cemetery. The pail bearers were Messrs. Hiram Camn. Herman D. Clark, MT. P. 0. Durham, Mr' E. E. Sherman, Deacon Henry Hale and ex- Mayor Lucien W. Sperry, who was also mas ter of ceremonies.
 Deacon George Darrow was born in the old custom house in this city, July 26, 1923 His father was Julius Darrow, who came to New Haven from Plymouth. He was en- gagged in business here with Abram Heaton George Darrow attended the old Lancaste- rian school under MT. John E. Lowell. He went South in 1855, returning in 1857 During the war he served his country in the New York quartermaster's department. He was also engaged in the flour business on State street, this city: He was at one time . builder. In late years he has done no active business. His age was 60 years.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Democratic Rules.

The Contest in the Sixth Ward-A Vote
 in FavOr-R esult of the Ballot.
 Last evening there was a contest in the Sixth ward among the Democrats on the question whether the new rules for the gov ernment of the party at primaries and other conventions should be adopted. It will be recollected that at former vote by wards there were charges of fraud in the Sixth, D and the facts being placed before the Demo cratic town committee they decided by vote to hold another ward meeting in this ward for the purpose, if possible, of securing a fair and square vote on the question. The meeting was called for last evening, the fol- lowing order being issued:
 Sixth Ward.
 The Democrats of the Sixth ward will meet at the corner of St. John and Hamilton streets. Wednesday evening, August S. to vote the new rules govern ing Democratic primaries. Polls open from 5:3o to 8:90. Per order JOHN DENEHY,
 Chairman Ward Committee
 At an early hour the advocates and oppo- nents of the new rules commenced to gather at the polls, and the discussion, which at first was mild in it's character, increased in volume until it was hard to tell what the frien.s and foes of the rules were talking about. Henry s. Cooper of the Tenth ward was on hand by di- rection of the town committee to see that there was fair play and no box stufdng. s. Harrison Wagner flew hither and yon to see that the forces in favor of the rules promptly deposited their ballots.
 disinterested party would have judged that presidential election was in progress, but such was not the case; it was 8 simple vote which was to decide the adoption or rejection of certain rules for the government of party. The balloting pro- ceeded quietly and as each man presented his name and ballot he was as promptly checked. Carriages were sent hither and thither by the parties in interest and the ballots 'sYss' or 'No'' were quickly deposited and the voters departed. There was no quarreling or fighting and the dis cussions seemed to be carried on in good spirit. Promptly at S:3O the polls were de- clared closed and the box was taken to a near room when the counting commenced This proceeded in careful manner, both sides being fairly represented. The result of the count was yes, 165; no, 129 |; showing a majority in favor of the new rules of 36, the total number of votes in the box being 294. MT. Cooper, who footed up the number voting as appeared from the check list, found that only 292 had been checked, making two more votes in the box than ap- peared on the chech list. There were threats of protests and otker superhuous talk among the malcontents when the result was announced, but the vote and list tally was so close that it is not likely that anything will come out of it. The vote of this ward would seem to decide the fate of the new rules aR2 favors their adoption.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Burglars.

How q Policeman and One Hundred PeO.
 pie Were Fooled by 8 FOrgetful Night
 Watchman.
 There was scare of considerable magnitude at Wilcox & Go. 's last night about 10 o'clock. Officer Cook when making his usual tour of inspection was alarmed to see the store of the above firm entirely darkened. It is customary to leave sufficient light burning to enable the watchmen to see whether there are burglars in the store or not, after the custom of all well regulated stores. So when the officer saw that the store was as dark as pitch, however dark that may be, he hurried around to find some one with keys. He was unable to do this and as an expedient he tried to hoist young man through the transom window. This failed Word was sent to the police office to send of force men. A large crowd gathered. Small boys stood around in breathless wonder, expecting to see awful revelations. Meanwhile the burglars were probably extracting silks and money and other valuables. Shortly after MT. Curtis
 Wilcox arrived and boldly inserted the key and opened the door. The officer and pro-
 prietor cautiously ventured and guard was detailed at the door. The officer demanded in loud tones who was there. The gas was lit and nothing but long rows of canvas covered counters in their usual condition WeTo revealed. The further caIls or the po- liceman drew forth ''Whos there p from voice in the rear. It came from the nigtt watchman employed in the store and his form soon followed in state of partial un- dress. He explained that he had fallen
 asleep, forgetting to light the gas according to his usual custom And that is all there was to the mystery which drew 8 hundred people before the doors, frightened the pro. prietor and caused policeman to waste 8 half hour of his very precious time.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09


 The importance and prominence of Block Island as a summer resort is increasing year by year. There are, it is said, more visitors at the hotels there this season than in any previous year, and there is steady increase noted in the number of prominent guests. The Ocean View Hotel is the most prominent first class hotel on the island. Among the guests there from this city is Professor D. Cady Eaton. Stopping there also are Miss Arthur, Mrs. McElroy and the Misses Mo Elroy, and President Arthur is to call for them after his return from the Yellowstone. Not few New Haven people visit the island every season, and the number of hotels has greatly increased in the past dozen years. Ine lslano IS singular combination in 8 so- clal aspect in the summer Extrames. meat in the fashionable tourist who has visited the old world extensively and most of the new. and the islanders who isolated from the rast of the world by old ocean's wayes rats;, their primitive customs and habits Gained h, the days when the island as summer reaart was little in demand. Some of the rcsidents have never left tho island.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Ricncla Club Meeting.

The New Haven Bicycle club held meet ing Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing captain, that place having been made vacant by the death of s. Arthur Marsden. The club unanimously elected F. H. Benton. Then followed some informal talk about the Springfield clubs coming ex- hibition in that city. In all probability there will be strong delegation of New Haven bicyclists present. The annual fall races of the home club were discussed to come extent. Nothing definite was done with reference to them. Hamilton Park is the place at which they are to be held and October is the month The races will last for three days and it is expected that some of the leading wheelmen in the country will be present. There will be street parade preliminary to the contests at the park
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Frederick Oulett Goes West

Frederick Oulett, the young man who ran away with f26O belonging to his employer, I T. BulIoy, was seen in Westfield Mass Tuesday with his runaway companion, Victor Jerome. As soon as they arrived they bought tickets for some western town and then made brief call upon a young man with whom Oulett is acquainted. He has re- latives in Westfeld, but did not take the time to visit them. During the forenoon the fugitives went on Boston and Albany train. The officer did not attempt to follow them.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Fire at Black Rock.

An incendiary fire burned barn on the premises of Mrs. Lewis Burr at Black Rock Tuesday evening. After the alarm was given a crowd collected in a few minutes and vol unteers were soon assisting by means of pails of water to save the corn and carriage houses from destruction. The fire was not dis covered until we'll under way and the barn being full of hay it was useless to attempt to save the building. This is the third barn which has been burned on Mrs Burr's prem ises within few years and was evidently the work of ar iucendiarv
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Injured By a Fall.

Yesterday afternoon while workmen were engaged in tearing down the old Howe street church, one of them, whose name is William Clevaeland, came near receiving fatal injuries by a fall. truss beam broke and carried CleaveIand down with it, dists nee of some twenty feet. He was struck by some of the lighter timber that was carried down by the truss and was slightly cut about the head and one leg was somewhat injured Dr. E. l.. BisseIl was called, but did not find that there were any serious injuries. He thought CIeaveland would be able to resume work in a day or two.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
A Emnnnnl

MT. John H. French, who died in Shelton Sunday night of typhoid nalarial fever, was 8 leading grocer in that place. He was 34 years of age. He was ill only one week. He was hard working, frugal-living man, attending strictly to business, by dint of which he had acquired quite a handsome property. He leaves no family. Funeral services were held at the NJ. E. church in Shelton nt ten o'clock yesterday morning and were continued at the church in Stepney at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
ALittIe WaiE,

On last Saturday night an infant female child was left on the steps of Miles Lambs residence at No. Al Putnam street. With the child was bundle of clothing made up in a style that would indicate that it was born under favorable conditions. MT. and Mrs. Lamb talked the matter over and concluded that as they had no children of their own they would adopt the little waif which was bright and handsome The town authorities will no doubt give their consent to such 8 course as both Mr. and Mrs. Lamb are re- spectacle people. MT. Lamb is a well known musician who plays for parties and balls during the winter season.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
Valuable Property for Sale in Milford.

Several valuable houses, one suitable for 8 gentleman's residence, with fine grounds. barn and surroundings, are offered for sale by David l.. Clarke of Milford, as will be seen by referring to our adv cruising columns. rare bargain is offered for anyone want ing country residence within ten minutes walk of the depot The house is a good sized one, a good barn on the premises with over an acre of land. This is offered for GA, ,OoO) four thousand dollars and can be bought on easy terms A first rate building lot on Gulf street with modern barn in good re :. pair at low figure. Also tract of about twelve acres near the Gulf on Indian river, which is spendid1y located MT. Clarke has other property for sale, for which correspondence is solicited by those in want of houses, farms or building lots.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
EntertR fnments.

This evening Haverly' s Mastodon minstrels will make their first appearance this season at Carll's Opera House. This being the first meritorious performance for the coming of dramatic, operstic and other exhibitions, there can be no doubt but that the Opera House will be crowded to overHowing. Mir. Haverly always brings first-class companies to New Haven, and the consequence is that he is always literally patronized. '"The Princess of Madagascar burlasque oper- etta which sparkIes with wit and fun, will be the ooncludinp niece.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
The New Music Store,

In consequence of large and rapidly increasing business Mathushek $ Kinkeldey will open the store 257 Chapel street and stock it with their celebrated new Equilibre system pianos about August 15. They will also be sole agents for the best organs man. ufactured and will keep an extensive assort- ment of sheet music, including the. latest and most popular authors productions. Real merit deserves success and the public being convinced of the excellent quality of the Equilibre system pianos have shown their thorough appreciation of them by making it necessary for the firm to occupy 8 larger and more commodious salesroom and store. See advertisement.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-09
DrownInu Case at Roton Point,

Coroner Holt, of Bridgeport, on Tuesday received dispatch from Medical Examiner Burke, of South Norwslk, stating that Q man had been drowned at Roton Point. An ex- cursion party from some of the charitable in stitutions of New York had landed there, and great number of the excursionists indulged in bathing. When they emerged from the water one was missing, and his body was found after a lengthy search. Dr. Burke stated that he was obliged to leave town sud denly and could not attend to the case, and requested Coroner Holt's presence. The latter replied that he did not deem his at tendance and the consequent expense justi- fled in such case, and telegraphed to Dr. Sands, medical examiner for Darien, to take charge of the necessary formalities, which was done.
 The Wilson Reception i'm WalltnR6orCl.
 Those going from New Haven to the Will son sewing machine reception at Wallineford tonight will take the SIP train which stops at tha factory. The owl trains each way will stop for returning guests Guests will be required to show their programme at the door. Gov. Thomas M. Waller will be the guest of L. M. Hubbard during his stay in town, and will be escorted from Mir. Hub bard's house to the Wilson factory by Com pany K and the Second regiment band. The route will be down Center to Cherry and through Cherry to the factory, The decora- tions are very profuse, and everything in dicates that the affair will be very success full. The floor affords room for forty gets and convenient cloak and dressing rooms have been arranged. Supper will be served during the evening, BarkeRtin, of this city, catering and arrangements have been made for one thousand.
 The Parents of Q Famous Singer at BIr.
 m1ngham.
 MT. and Mrs. George Kellogg, the parents of the iIlnstrious Clara Louise, are now at the Bassett House, Birmingham. They are former residents of that borough and the daughter made her first trial in public Gng- ing in house which stands in the rear of the Episcopal church and is now owned by Mrs. Stevens There will be, at no distant day, probably, biography of the songstress, by the mother-who is graceful and accom- plished writer-in which @ picture of the scene Of the first operatic engagement will appear. Mrs. Kellogg is now in poor health, although convalescing. She will endeavor to bring her daughter to Birmingham on her return from Europe. She sails the 11th inst. During the residence of the family in Birmingham they were active members of St. James' Episcopal church, Mrs. K. being leading soprano and Miss Clara Iouiso ths alto, with the now venerable Mias Mary Smith, of Derby. ct the organ.