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Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
Opening of the Iathushek Piano Store
 A Great Rush.

The warerooms of the Mathushek Piano company at 257 Chapel street were opened last evening to the public for the first time
 As early as 6 o'clock the crowd began gath. ering, although the time for opening the doors was not until an hour later. The store had been beautifully trimmed and decorated with flowers and Tagging. A very showy and tasteful front had also been arranged. The store was visited it was estimated by four thousand people during the evening and they were people from our best classes of society. During the evening Thomas orchestra played selections and Professor Davis, of New York, did some splendid work on the piano, which brought out the exceptional merits of the Equilibre system. Professor Davis handled the piano with wonderful skill. Mr. Fred
 erick Mathushek, 8 gentleman 80 years of age, who invented the Mathushek piano and whose many inventions are used in nearly every piano manufactured, was present and was in the best of spirits, looking as hale and hearty as young man. Mir. Victor Hugo Mathushek, the founder of the firm of Mathushek $ Kinkeldey, of New York, was also present. The call for the copies of the Equilibre waltz, dedicated to the opening, which were given away, exceeded anything which the management had expected and the supply gave out before o'clock, over two thousand copies having been given away be- fore that time A thousand more were te1e- ieraphed for last evening and those who fail cd to get copies can do so when they arrive. The firm did not expect such an immense gathering of their friends. The new EouiIibre system was pronounced by compe- tent judges as equal to all that had been said about it and even more. The tone of the pianos is wonderfully sweet and clear.
 The management will give grand concert when the cooler weather comes at the New. Haven Opera House, when those people who could not get into the store last night can have an opportunity of hearing the piano, Prof. Davis, whose playing gave such pleasure last evening, wIll be here during the fall and winter once every month and give concerts in the store. All in all the opening last night was a grand success. It may be added here that the Tagging was put up by F. M. Brown & Co.,, and the flower work done by MT. Dickerman, the florist.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
The Cattle Disease in the State-Omc1a,
 Report Made.

EhoPOEL H16Qos
 The following is copy of the report re- ceived at the Treasury department from E. F. Thayer, of the cattle commission, concerning the outbreak of pIeuro.pneumonia in Con- necticut: II have to report an outbreak of lung plague in the town of Salem, State of Connecticut. On April 16 last a COW was purchased by H. E. Williams of Salem, in Jersey City, near Hoboken Ferry, of a man named Durham. Early in July disease ap- peared among the cattle owned by MT. Will Hams, three of which died or were killed by the owner. The lungs were examined by Professor Leantaret of American Veterinary college and by Dr. Rice, V. S., of Hartford, Conn, who pronounced the disease to be lung plague. By request of the State cattle commissioners visited the farm of Mr. Williams on Thursday, August 16. Of the remaining animals of the herd, three are affected with lung disease in the chronic form; the fourth has fully passed through the acute stage of the disease. An adjacent farm is owned by Cap tain Seaman, who has large herd of cattle, one of which has died. Both herds are in quarantine by order of the State commission CTS, who appreciate the importance of pre- venting the spread of the disease, and hay ing full authority, will doubtless prevent it's further extension. The Treasury department feels no apprehension as to the spread of the disease beyond it's present locality. Whether the COW taken from Jersey City came from a herd recently imported is not known at the Treasury department Salem, Conn, is in the southern part of that State, about twenty miles from Long Island Sound.''
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
MiIiMEv Annnintman1s.

MT. Albert l.. Dillenbeck, of KIock's drug store, has been appointed hospital steward of the Second regiment, vice Hendee, resigned
 Acting Second Sergeant Francis J. Duffy of Company c, has been appointed quarter master sergeant of the Second regiment The official order has just been issued by Colonel Graham.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
Rraaanfafinm

Mir. H. F. Durand, foreman of the brass department of the Winchester Arms compa. pany, was presented by the employees of the shop with fine office clock yesterday morn- ing in token of the regard and esteem in which those who come under his direction hold him.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
A Young Man DrO wned in Three Feet O.
 Water off Seaside Park.

George Hatfield, 19 years of age, of South ington, was drowned while in bathing at Sea- side Park, Bridgeport, on Tuesday. He went in the water with his sister and Mrs. O. Hatfield, of Bridgeport, and in diving struck a stone as is supposed. The alarm was given and a search was made and his dead body was found in three feet of water. All at tempts to resuscitate him were unavailing. His father died quite recently.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
The Indian Camp on State Street, Near
 Bradley.
Police Notes,

Two boys, named respectively Loeb and Belden, ran away from their home at 190 Franklin street Tuesday. Yesterday noon they were captured in Bridgeport by the po- lice there and sent back to this city.
 William M. Hall, of 3O1 Wallace street, while evidently mentally deranged, entered the house of John V. Neville, at 295 Grand street, and armed with a piece of gaspipe three feet long proceeded to clean out the premises. He imagined he owned the house and was determined to have possession and be- caused he was interfered with threatened to kill everyone in his way. Officer Bohan ar- rested him and took him to the precinct station.
 Early last evening John Crowley and Charles T. Janesweisez were arrested for obstructing the sidewalk in the vicinity of DixweIl aveue and Webster street.
 Henry O'Connor was arrested last evening on charge of stealing pair of shoes worth $1 35 from Benham's shoe store on Chapel street. The excuse he made was that the Lord told him to take them and he simply followed instructions.
 Joseph F. Kreizer states that the proposi- tion to pay him $25 for withdrawing the prosecution for theft against Garrett J. Fitzgerald was not made by him to Mrs. Fitzgerald, but came from her father, and that she gladly assented to it. Of the $25 paid he says that $1O.75 was for money ad- vanced to Fitzgerald, who works for him. The rest Kreizer figured out as the amount or Fitzgeralds peculations.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23

Our lady customers are liberal in praise of the French goat button boots we are selling for one ninety. Observe the points of ex- eellenoe. They are soft and pliable They fit like glove. They have worked button holes; widths A, B, 0, D. They will wear as long as 8 kid shoe that costs double the price. M. BRISTOL & SONS,
 336 Chanel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
The Schooner Charles L.. Mitchell.

AH6 SCHAOUHVE OAdAEAeH A1' NAAtCAoAAs
 The schooner Charles l.. Mitchell sailed from Noank on Saturday, the 11th inst, and arrived at Baltimore on the 18th, and has loaded cargo of coal and sailed for Boston on the goth inst.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
Button Holes

Worked with silk always add to the ap- pearance of nice shoe. The $1 90 French goat button we advertise have them worked in the best manner
 M. BRISTOL. & SONS, a2s St 336 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
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Prevent serious sickness by taking occasionally one of Emory Little cathartic Pills, wonderful iousness pleasant. to take, sugar coatea Ask your druggist for them and take no .other-15 cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
The 1ate Turnsrbund Fest,v.1.

Th0 Late 4uFn0rDumO FeSG1V0ls The detailed list of the diplomas awarded l at the close of the festival of the Connecti-
 cut Turnerbund in Hartford for the prize turning and other athletic exer cises and for the declaimin is as follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23

Vegetine will cleanse scrofula and all scrofula humors from the system.
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23

Nervousness, nervous debility, neuralgia, nervous shock, St. Vtus dance prostraton and all diseases of nerve generative organs, all permanently and radically cured by Aliens Brain Fopd the great bo- tanical remedy. $1 pkg, 6 for $5-At druggists.
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT, I
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SKRVICR
 WAsHINaroN,-D. D. 0, August 2S-1 A. M. ] For New England, fair, followed by partly cloudy weather lscal rains, winds mostly westerly fall ing barometer, stationary rising temperature. For the Middle States partly cloudy weather and local rains in the afternoon, winds mostly south erly stationary falling barometer rising followed by falling temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
Excursions.

Ezel lodge, K. of F., will give their annual excursion to Glen Island to-day. Members of the order from out of town will partici pate and one of the best excursions of the season is anticipated There will be music and dancing on the boat. The steamer will leave Starins wharf promptly at S:3O a. m. and those without tickets should purchase them before going on board.
 A Buggy DemOl1shei-Ar Lady's Arm
 Broken.
 At the Woodmont crossing on the New York road on Tuesday, the express from here at D. m. struck top buggy, completely wrecking it. A lady in 1t escaped with broken arm. Other occupants, in it escaped injury. Another team was procured and the party went on to Ansonia. The crossing is dangerous one.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
Officers to be Examined - New Equip
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Pure blood helps to make clear conscience. Hoods SsrsapariIla purifes the blood. Enough said. Send us big bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
Body of an Unknown Man Found.

bOuy OI an OnkmONWn N1an FOumd.
 On Sunday the body of an. unknown man which had evidently been in the water for long time was found at Riverside, in the town of Greenwich, about mile and half southeast of Greenwich Point, by Mir. AdoI- phus Ford. When discovered it was merely headless trunk, and so badly decomposed as to render identification impossible. The corpse was dressed in dark brown or black sack coat with brown stripes, two pairs of trousers-the outside pair matching the coat, and those underneath being of brown sum- mer goods-and brown and white striped hickory shirt; no collar, and nothing in the pockets to aid in the identification. Deputy Coroner Joyce was notified on Monday after noon and went to Greenwich. After an in- vesLigation certificate was rendered that the unknown came to his death from causes unknown. The body was delivered to the town authorities for interment.
 Military COurtesies to the City Guard
 The Fayetteville, s. G. NinetIeth AnnI-
 versary.
 Captain Frank w. Tiesings., of the City Guard, received an invitation to himself and his command to attend the ninetieth anni- versary of the Fayetteville, s. C., Independ- ent Light Infantry, which takes place today at the Fayetteville Hotel in that city. The event is one of no little importance to the military of that State and will be honored with the presence of some of South Caro- lina's most honored citizens. The company has a fine record. The invitations are quite elaborate affairs, very handsomely gotten up. The invitation was read at the company meeting by Captain Tiesing last evening and received with hearty applause, and tele- gram of greeting and congratulation will be sent the Fayetteville command by Captain Tiesing in time to be read at their banquet which takes place this afternoon at o'clock. Officers to be Examined New Equip
 ments.
 Before an examining board, which will convene at Camp Waller, Mantle, on Sep tember Il at a m. for the purpose of exam ming into the fitness and qualifications of of- icers of the Connecticut National Guard. the following Second regiment officers will ap- pear for examination Captain Bryant A Treat, Captain John B. Doherty, First Lieu tenant Frank T. Lee, First Lieutenant John Garrity, First Lieutenant William E. Jack son, Signal Officer; First Lieutenant Charles B. Hall, Second Lieutenant The odore Fl. Sucher, Second Lieutenant John Draine, Second Lieutenant Timothy F. Calla- han, Second Lieutenant Michael T. Bradley, Second Lieutenant Frank K. Woolworth.
 Adjutant General Couch orders the quar- termaster general to issue to the infantry or ganizations of the Connecticut National Guard the new pattern waist-belt, cartridge belt and bayonet scabbard adopted by the State, and to call in all cross belts, waist belts, cartridge-boxes and bayonet scabbards now in possession of said organizations.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23

For the Cure of Sunburn, Prickly Heat, Tan, Rough or Chafed Skin, ''Pearrs White Glycerine'' is instantaneous it's application is soothing and very healing. au21 3teod1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
Entertainments.
M'soRLEY's INITIATION.


 The final performances by the Hanley com- pany were given yesterday afternoon and evening to large audiences. The play IS all that can be desired Every body was thor ouehly inflated" with fun and If the com pany should come this way again before the season is over they can count on crowded houses.
 THATCHER, PRIMROSE AND WEST. This evening the opening night will take nlace at Peck's Grand Opera House, when Thatcher. Primrose and Vests consolidated minstrels will appear wi4h everything new and original. The company includes some of the best minstrel talent in the country and one of the best shows and largest houses of the season may be confidently assured. Reserved seats may be obtained at Pease's bookstore 102 Church street.
 FUN ON THE BRISTOL.
 Rices travesty company will appear at Carlls Opera House tomorrow evening m the ever popular play, 'sFun on the Bristol" As everyone knows the play is famous com ical oddity and the company is larger end better than ever. New scenery, new ward robes and all the newest attractions will be presented. The company will also appear on Saturday afternoon and evening. Re- served seats at Loomis'.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
FOB TURNING,

First class-New Haven, 493 IA points. first Meriden, 483 34 points, second; Hart ford 479 points, third; Waterbury, 356 1-6 points, honorary mention.
 - Second class-New Haven, 552 1-2 points, first; Hartford, 545 points, second; Meriden, 534 points, third Waterbury, 492 points, honorary mention,
 Individual prizes-First class, in the order named-William G. Hugendabel of New Haven; Jacob Walz. of Hartford; Charles Leissing, of Waterbury; Frank Heise, of Hartford; G. Teiohert, of New Haven; Ru- George Heise, of Hartford. Second class Emil Munzner, of New Haven; A. Grsuer, of Hartford; Charles Gosch, of New Haven: Jacob Finkel, of Meriden; William Kurz, of Meriden; Hermann Kramer, of Meriden. Honorary mention-F. Gropp, of Hartford.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23
Fire in WestviI1e.

The Upper Floor of the DIam0nd Match
 Factory Burned-LOss S1,5OO.
 About twenty minutes before four o'clock yesterday afternoon fire broke out in the factory of Swift, Courtney & Beecher, known as the Diamond Match factory, Westville. The fire started from some large rolls of matches in the third floor of the brick ad- dition to the main building The flames soon spread until the matches in the room were all adame and the smoke was 50 dense and suffocating that the two adjoining rooms could not be entered. The fire was soon dis covered by the workmen and the hose be- longing to the company was brought into use. Four streams were soon playing on the flames and engine No. was directed by telephone to proceed to the fire. The engine responded promptly, but before it reached the factory the flames had been put out. The damage by fire was confined to the up- per floor, but the rest of the building was drenched with water. The roof :and flooring were badly burned and the stock damaged. The loss amounted to $1, 500. There was no insurance. A fire exactly similar to this one took place in the same building about eight years ago. The. damage will be repaired at once. Quite number of girls will be thrown out of employment for few weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-23

Spear throwing Charles Leissing, of Waterbury.
 Long Jump-Rudolph Born. of Meriden. IT feet 1-2 inches; Charles Leissing, of Waterbury, 16 feet Il inches.
 Rope Olimbing-George Hauser of Water bury, 32 feet Emil Munzner of New Haven. 31 12 feet.
 High Jumping Robert Wolfe of Hartford Jacob Finkel of Meriden and Ernst Reb- stock
 Hop, Step and Jump-F. Munz of New Haven, 35 feet inches Ernst Rebstock of New Haven, 35 feet inches.
 MENTAL ExERoIsEs.
 Declamation-Richard Kro0ber, of Meri- den; Louis Krosber, of Meriden; and Ru- dolph Peck, of Waterbury.
 Lady Declamation-Mrs. Schaefer, of New Haven.
 Debate-Best system for Prize Turning George Seikel, of New Haven; and Bernhard EahI, of Meriden.
 Best System for Benefit Societies Bern hard Eahl, of Meriden; and William Hedeler, of New Britain.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-15
N O T / C E

LARD OFFICE at New Orleans, La
Nov. 10, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice Of her inteution to make
final proof in support of her claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk of the
Court, at AbbeviIle, La, on lie.
cember 22d 1883, viz: Selma
Landry, Homestead Entry No
5o49, for the Nv. quarter, Sec
ton rs. L. IL, SR. 1 East, Loui
siaDa Meridian.
She names the following wit
nesses to prove her continuou:
residence upon, and cultivation o.
said land, viz: Joseph Richard
P. y. Leblanc, Octave Bourqut
and Jules Bouillon, all Of Yer
| million Parish, La.
G.. B. DARRALL, Register.
Nov. oath 1eo3.-5t.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-15
N O T 1 G E
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Nov. "a, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following.naned settler has fled
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk Of
Court. at AbbeviIle, La, on
Jan. 5th 1884, viz Alexis Mou-
ton, Homestead Entry No. 5055
for the NV. fri. quarter, Section
II, r. II, S. r. 4 east. Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnes.
ses to prove his continuous resi-.
dence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz: Jean Dartez, AL
eide Leblanc Of Vermilion Parish,
La, Emile Duhon, Francois He.
bert Of Lafayette parish La.
G. B. DARRALL, Register.
Dec. lst 'e3
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-15

State of Louisiana-Parish Of
Vermilion-25th District Court
No. 668.
Succession Of Lufroy Toups.
Notice is hereby given to all
parties interested in the said suc-
cession or having any opposition
to make to the tableau Of debts
and charges and Of settlement of
the cash proceeds Of sale and of
cash inventoried OF said succession
to file the same in writing in the
Office of the clerk Of court within
ten days from date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal
Of court, this 18th day Of October
1883.
LAsrlE BRoUssARD, Clerk.
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NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Dec. l, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
followipg-named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk Of
Court. at Ahheville, La, on Jan.
l2th 1884. viz: FRANCOIS Primeaux
of Eermilion Parish, Homestead
No. 5040, for lots 8 and 4, Section
3, T. Is, Sc. 4 East, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnes-
ses to prove his contiguous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation OF
said land, viz !: Joseph Harring.
ton, Thomas Harrington. Edmond
Deronen and SEVERN Frederick,
all of Vermilion Parish, La.
G.. B. DaRRALL, Register.
Dec S-'83.(5D
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-15
LAsrlE BRoUssARD, Clerk.

State of Louisiano--25th District
Court--Parish of Vermilion-No.
$50.
Succession Of P6lagic Meaux.
application of Antoine Arthur
Bloussard, to be appointed
administrator.
Notice is hereby given to all
parties interested in the said
succession, or having any opposi--
ton to make to the application Of
said applicant to file the same
in writing, in the Office Of the
Clerk Of Court within ten days
from the date hereof.
Given under my hand aid seal
Of court this Oath day Of Nov.
1883.
LAsrE BRoUssARD, clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-15
Town Council.
Abbeyille, Oct. lst 1888.

The Council met this day in
regular session there were pres.
eut, r. c. Smede>, Mayor, and
Messrs. Solomon Wise, Lastie
Broussard, j. j. Abadie and O.
Bourque, aldermen.
On motion Of Mr.. Broussard
the reading of the minutes Of the
last meeting was dispensed with.
The quarterly reports of the
| TREASURED and of the Collector
were read aud adopted and order,
ed to be spread upon the minutes.
COLLECTORS REPORT.
To the Hon. Mayor and Members
of the Town Council, /, the IN.
dersigned respectfully submit
this as my report for the
quarter ending Oct.
Fifth 1888.
amt of taxes on rolls Of 1882 at
| last report uncoll S 81 60
amt Of taxes on roll of '33 768 G6
amt Of taxes col on rolls
Of 1883 l75 90
amt remaining uncoll $40 G6
amt Of licenses ureoll at
| last report 1870 co
amt coll OF licenses ll0 90
amt remaining uncoll 80 90
amt Of fines coll since
last reror, ST 90 corpor-
alton half Is so
CONGRATULATIONS
amt OF taxes on rolls 1882 81 60
-" $ " 1883 766 U6
amt of licenses Of 1883 100 90
amt Of fines coll 'l3 50
licenses rec sin last report 80 90
s 1889 l6
amt Of uncoll taxes on rolls
1882 81 60
| amt Ot tlncOil taxes on
rolls Of 1889 500 O6
amt Of uncctl licenses
6 1893 so 90
amt coll and on hand
| On taxes Of 1888 1IS %
amt col and on hand
on licenses Of 1883 10 90
amt col aud on hand, fines l3 so
by licences coll on hand 80 20
| 1899 Is
/, Respectfully submitted,
Ggo. G. Lyons,
Con.Collector
! Abbeville, La, Oct. lst 1888