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Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
The west Haven Scandal.

Appearance m New Haven of EeOnard's 's
 Wife and HIother-fn-Law.
 As was expected Justice Metcalf adjourned the Gerard.Leonard case, which was to have had hearing yesterday morning, until Tuesday, the 7th of August, at a. m. The wife of the latter and his mother -in- law, Mrs. Dr. Von Gorbutt, came up from New York en the boat yesterday morning to testify in the adultery case. They reside et 417 Sixth aveuue New York. Mrs. Leonard is hand some blonde. She has been on the stage eight years having played among other en- agreements the role of Daisy Brown in one of the Madison Square theater." r."Professor" con- panies- She played the leading character through Canada with Lucian Barnes ''Revel- lers" company and has also been with John T. Raymond's company. It was at the lat ter place that she met Leonard between four and five years ago. when he was filling a sub. ordinate position in the same theater.
 The object of the ladies' visit to New Ha- ven was to clear Mrs. Leonard's character of the odium which they understood her hus- band had been trying to cast upon it by false reports among members of the theat- rical profession and others To put an eff fectual denial to the story that there never was legal marriage between Leonard and her daughter Mrs. Won Gorbutt showed a marriage certificate dated June 25, 1879. The ladies saw Leonard yesterday at the Forbes House, where he is stopping. He denied having circulated stories calculated to injure his wife's character. and it is said endeavored to effect reconciliation. Mrs. Won Gorbutt said that she always opposed the marriage and that Leonard was not wealthy, but that his father is aschool teacher in Bath and in very moderate circumstances.
 Mrs. Leonard began suit against her hus- band for a divorce about two months ago. Her lawyer came from New York to West Haven to see about the service of the papers. They aIlege adultery with Mrs. Gerard as the ground for claiming the divorce. They ex- pect that Leopard will offer no opposition to the proceedings and that the divorce will be granted in 8 few days.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
Board of Fire Commissioners.

Permits Asked for and Refsrred-Vacated Petitions Filled by PrOmotions-Bills ApProved-Other Business.
 A regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was held last evening. Present, Commissioners Mullen (presiding), Ruff, Brown, Redmond and Welch.
 B. P. Brett asked for permission to make alterations to the residence of E. Lockwood tee on Buildings
 Charles Ruickoldt asked for permission to make alterations to his barn on High street. Referred to the Committee on Build ings with power.
 The New Haven Manufacturing company asked permission to erect small building on their premises. Referred.
 Bills for the month of July were approved as follows: Pay roll, $3,S74.0S; sundry &C., count, $1, 339. .91.
 Twenty-Five absentees were reported for the month of July. In number of cases ample excuses were made.
 Petition of the New Haven Orphan asylum for private box on their premises was re. ferred with power.
 On report of the chief Driver Henry 0. How'd was fined one days pay for going wrong to fire on July 27. He read the in- dicator up instead of down.
 Transfers and appointments were made as follows: Peter Dargan, stoker of Engine 8, to be driver of Engine 6.
 John P. Smith, hose driver of Engine 8, to be stoker of Engine 8.
 l.. A. Jackson, extra driver of Hose 7, to be hose driver of Engine 8. The appointment of James Grant. tempo rary ineman, to be extra driver of hose was indefinitely postponed, he not being citizen of New Haven. Joseph E. Condon was ap. pointed in his stead.
 Substitute John Brereton of Engine was appointed hoseman in that company.
 A committee consisting of Chief Hendrick, Commissioners Mullen and Brown was ap- pointed to go before the Court of Common Council and ask for a transfer of unexpended balances in the fire department estimates to meet needed expenses in some of the &C., counts. sr..
 Applications for positions on the force were received as follows Charles P. Hurd, to be driver; Harry N. Hall, to be driver; George H. Pulver, to be stroker; W. l.. Cooper, James Fitzsimmons, James Grant, Edward Hoffman and G. w. Marshall to be permanent men, and Thomas Jennings and N. A. Bartholomew to be hosemen. The ap- plications were lodged on file. Adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
Picnics and Excursions.

Large Excursion to Coney yIsIsnd-Chureb
 of the Ascension to High ISock-Others. The steamer Long Branch took the St. Joseph's Young Mems Literary society of this city, and the Meriden Young Mems T. A. B. society from this city to Coney Island yesterday. It was one of the largest excur- sions of the season out of this city, there be- ing nearly 1.2O0 people on board and the sale of tickets had to be stopped. The boat left at 8:3O. The excursion was very suc- cessful and enjoyable one throughout.
 About 300 persons enjoyed the Osprey Beach excursion from this city yesterday by the Elm City.
 The steamer John H. Starin took about 400 persons from this city to Glen Island yesterday, most of whom were members of the Arctic Coterie association.
 High Rock yesterday was very successful and greatly enjoyed. MT. filling, the coal dealer, reports that there were eight car addition, the latter being from Christ church in that place. Many friends from St. Johns and Christ churches of this city participated in the picnic. The English Hall Sunday school will go to the Congamond Lakes Tuesday, Aug. 2s. Tomorrow the grand excursion of the Y. M. c. A. of this city takes place to Glen Island. It will be one of the most desirable excursions of the season and the prospects are fattering for large party.
 The German Baptist Sunday school of this city and German Sunday school of Meriden will picnic at High Rock Grove to day.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
Personal.

 Mir. H. W. Gilbert and wife have returned from West Goshen, having had very enjoy able visit.
 MT. William Ellery E. Seymour died at his home in New Orleans on the 29th inst, at the age of 73 years. Two weeks ago he was attacked by apoplexy, and from that time there was hardly hope of his recovery. Mir. Seymour was 8 son of Major Henry Seymour, one of our old time respected citizens, and a brother of the late Governor Thomas H. Seymour. He went to New Orleans in early life and was in business there for over fifty years. He was man of irreproachable char acter and highly beloved.
 Mr. Jacob F. ScheiffeIe returned from Saratoga last evening after having pleasant and enjoyable week there.
 Dr. W. H. Thomson and wife, of Fair Haven start for the White Mountains to day.
 MT. J. D. Bristol, formerly Of Southing- ton, left for Denver, Col. last night.
 MT. Frank Chandler left last night for Mil waukee, Wis, to be absent about six weeks.
 MT. John Smith, who had his left leg crushed by falling timbers in 6. & T. filling & Co.'s lumber yard, 136 Water street, sev- eral weeks ago, and who has since been in the hospital for treatment, had to have the leg amputated this week.
 E. Fl. Trowbridge, Esq, is much improved in health and has gone to Richfield Springs, N. r., to remain for some time.
 Mr. H. H. Hale, the oldest and head car- rier of the New Haven postofice, and carrier of the college route, left last night with his wife and daughter for Weymouth. Nova Scotia, to be absent four or five weeks. MT. Hales health having become considerably i'm paired in his long and continuous and eff cient service, he makes the trip for needed rest and recuperation. He has many friends who will extend their best wishes.
 Ex-Lieutenant Governor Gallup is some what better and hopes of bis recovery are entertained
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
New Haven Ideals.

Rehearsal Last Evening-Cant mot yet
 Ready to be Announced.
 Matters were progressing finely at the New Haven Opera House last evening" where rehearsal of the chorus of the new opera company was in progress. Although the ful cast and chorus cannot be announced as yet, the prospects for good company are Aatter- ing. Some New York talent will be among the leading singers and others from this sec- ton who are very competent singers will be in the troupe. The rehearsal last evening was very satisfactory, and good progress was made Manager UImer hopes to have all his contracts made soon. The company will sing two nights each week, and all the best light operas will be in it's repertoire. The troupe will only sing in this State and Springfield, Mass, this season. Next year it will be en- larged and taken all over the New England cirouik
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
ford road at West bridge being raised was be- cause at the time of freshets it was always

ford road at West bridge being raised was be- cause at the time of freshets it was always flooded.
 Carlos Smith was next called. In reply to MT. Hamilton he said he was manufacturer and his business was at present located on Kimberly avenue. He thought that Q better location than the present could be found. As proposed tc lay out the road 1t would be 8 public nuisance instead of public convent ence. He did not think they would get an extra pound of freight by the proposed lay out There was not an individual in the western part of the city that he had seen or heard sof that favored the road. He thought depot located at or near Hamilton Park would be better patronized than depot farther down.
 George H. Scranton, who resides on Winthrop avenue, was called. He said his residence was about four blocks from the proposed layout. He said he owned half of Hamilton Park and other improved land in the western part of the city. He thought the proposed layout would very materially damage property west of the layout. So far as public opinion is concerned he had heard but one opinion expressed, and that against the road.
 William Moulthrop, cashier of the First National bank, was called. He said that he resided at 713 Chapel street. Said he lived about five blocks from the proposed layout. He did not think it was fit location for g EAllrOhQ. h6 LuOuBAb 4t WOO40 4AAbcA4aAJ damage property in that section and universal public opinion was against the layout. He had never heard anyone favor the layout ex cept w. J.. Atwater when he was before the Board of Public Works.
 E. Henry Barnes, of 676 Chapel street and of the firm of Sperry & Barnes, was called. He said his firm handled about two thous- and car loads of freight every year, mostly over the Consolidated road. In shipping they sent goods over all the roads and great deal by steamboats. He thought it would be injurious to locate the road through the city as laid out on the map. He thought the road would be no convenience to business men, especially if the road was to be built throughso deep cut. Everyone so far as he knew was opposed to the layout. He did not think the locality would ever be ore fol business.
 At 40 the commissioners announced ar adjournment until this morning at 10 o'clock.
 It is not likely that much evidence will be taken this morning owing to the fact that the commissioners accompanied by some of the attornies are to make personal inspection oi the proposed layout, starting at 1O:30.
 At 2 o'clock this afternoon the further hearing of witnesses will be resumed, and will probably be continued for two or three days longer.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
Erunk BarthoIomew's Tenm,

The horse and wagon which was stolen from Frank Bartholomew, Northford farm CT, last Sunday night, was found in Milford yesterday. The thief was a Swede who had been in the employ of Reuben Augur, also of Northford He was discovered in Milford yesterday morning, and PIatt and Merwin, marketmen of that place, were endeRvoring to hold him until an officer from this city could be sent down to arrest him. Chief Webster sent Sergeant Wrinn down after the thief and his booty, but when the sergeant arrived there he found that the man had escaped. It seems that Deputy Sheriff Miles, of Milford. came along, and hearing that the horse thief was there had told Messrs. Platt and Merwin that he would take care of him. The Swede was then arrested but was left alone in the team for g. few minutes and quietly went out around the corner and made his escape to the woods Sergeant Wrinn brought the team back to this city, and in the afternoon the owner took it to Northford. The team was valued at $500. It is supposed that the man can be recaptured in short time, and all the necessary steps have been taken,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
Real Estate Transfers.

The real estate transfers recorded at the Town Clerks office since July IS are as fol- lows William I. Mallory to Daniel M. Smith, three rods on East Pearl street Mas ssna Clark to Wallace E. Clark, fifty feet on Hallock avenue Horace P. Hoadlsy to Pat rick Dowd, thirty-fve feet on Winchester avenue Lee R. Jilson to George A. Brock ett, fifty feet on Lombard street, corner of Maltby; Charles R. and Jane E. Perkins to Benjamin L. Lambert, eighty feet on Pleasant street E Fidelia E Dickinson to Horace P. Hoadley, fifty feet on Greenwich avenue; Hermann and Babetta Jaworski to Sophia A. West, thirty-seven feet on Lamberton street; Tim othy Fowler to Albert B. Hill, thirty-fve feet on Grand street and eighty-two feet on Poplar street; Elizabeth 0. Hall, Louisa c. Lewis and Jane P. Merwfn to the New Haven Folding Chair company, 2IO feet on Audubon street; MassenR Clark to Kate Cross, twelve feet on Washington street; William J. and Bridget MarkeY to Patrick Morton, thirt zone feet oh Starr street; Jared Mallory to Nathaniel Potwine, fifty five feet on North Quinnipiac street; Richard Lynham to Richard Lynham. jr., fifty feet on North Front street; William F. Armstrong to Laura B. Hills, thirty-seven feet on Iamberton street.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
Wallingford's New Manufactory.
A Grand Opening Send Of to Take Place
 Next Week.

A Grand Opening Send Ofto Take Place
 Next Week.
 In Wallingford there will be 8 grand jubi- lee on Thursday evening of next week in view of the fact that the new manufactory of the Wilson Sewing Machine company in that town will then be-all completed and ready for the opening of business. few hands are already at work. In couple of weeks it is expected business will be humming there.
 The exercises will be held in the new fac tory and in all about one thousand invita- tions will be sent out. Governor Waller and other prominent State officials will be among those invited to be present. In addition, leading manufacturers, clergymen, business men, editors and other people of prominence from various parts of the State will be asked to attend. It will be full dress affair last ing from 8:3O until midnight. For the benefit of those from out of town the midnight express trains both way will stop at Wallingford. l.. NJ. Hubbard of that town will make brief address of welcome. If Governor Waller is present he will make a few remarks and short addresses will also be made by others of prominence, including, probably, Senator Yale of Wallingford and Senator Plunkett of this city. Music will be furnished by the Second regiment brass band and orchestra of this city. After the speech making the guests will have chance to expect the four floors of the 300 feet long $7O, ,OOO factory. Then fine collation. will be served
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01

going on. He made no arrests.
 Sergeant Bishop testified that he went to the campus with orders from the chlef to ar rest whoever was firing crackers or making disturbance.
 Captain Hyde testified that he was in the office the night of the trouble when he heard scufning at the door, but could see nothing from where he was slt- ting. He got up and walked to the door where he saw young man en- tering and Officer Stewart leaving. The young man did not make complaint, put said that the officer had given him the wrong number and had no right to. Ohdcer SellecK was recalled and questioned as to the posi- tions of Officer Stewart, the man in his eus- tody, and the man he dubbed. The case was then rested until executive session
 The question of the location of the new
 norgue was briefly discussed. The new court building was impracticable as the pro l posed place for the morgue ln It would e4- l pose the Board of Aldermen room directly 10 the offensive odors. Not only this, bnt, as Mayor Lewis stated, the odors would pene- trate the hallway and from thence through l the whole building, as the morgue was to be put directly under the stars Ieso- ! ing to the hallway. The question oi 1 arranging for 8 morgue in conjunction Wltn
 the hospital morgue on the hospital grounds
 was discussed. This location would be cen. l tral and in all ways suitable. It was ordered
 to report the present status of affairs to the Board of Aldermen. It was also reported
 that an ambulance was being built for the police by Dennis Tobin, of Howe street. IT | executive session the case of Officer Merwlr
 was tabled. Officer Byxbee, No. 66, waf
 found not guilty of the charge of clubbing In the case of Officer Stewart the charges
 were not sustained, but he was suspended
 for ten days for throwing T. Calhoun out oi 1 the door of the police station. The case oi | Officer Selleck will come up at the next meet l ing of the commissioners. It was five min ! utes of twelve when the executive sessior 1 adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
Police Notes.

Fred. Schreck was arrested last evening for stealing an alligator skin pocketb0ok from Jennie J. Moffat. There was no money in the pocketbook. Detective Brewer made the arrest.
 Hester Moxton, nine years of age. and Willie, her brother, six years of age, living at 545 East 16th street. New York, went to New Haven boat for home, by mistake.
 Ann Farley, who is just out of jail, commit ted breach of the peace last evening by attacking her sister Susie She was arrested and locked mn
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
WronRCaaa.

The newspapers made 8 mistake in an- nouncing that Supreme court decision was recently made in the case of Smith Brothers and Henry 0. Rowe The case upon which a decision was rendered was the Rowe-Lud- ington case In this case MT. Rowe made application to the Supreme court for the ap- pointment of surveyor to go over the dis puted boundaries and bring order out of the discrepancies in the maps and the descrip- tions in the deeds. s. 0. Pierson was ap- pointed the surveyor and made 8 report which the court approved. From this de- cision MT. Luddington and the others ap- pealed to the Supreme court, which has sus- tained their claim that the findings of the lower court were erroneous.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01

The ThOmpsOn Fire Escape Approved or
 and Adopted in New Haven.
 MT. George H. Thompson, the inventor Of this new and novel fire escape, arrived here with his workmen last Friday to equip the Elliott House with his fire escape. Yester- day test trial of the escape was given by the fire department, at which the fremen by means of the escape reached the top of the building and in thirty. eight seconds raised their four inch hose sixty feet and had water on the roof. Bremen, employees or the hotel and interested citizens walked up and down the escape with apparent ease and safety, our King Kennedy being neither last nor least in testing the merits of the escape. Mayor Lewis, General Bradley, Col. s. Oscar Ryder, Chief Hendrick, Chief of Police Webster pronounced it the most reliable and efficient fire escape that they had ever seen It was therefore considered by them as meeting the requirements of the law In regard to fire escapes passed by the Connec- ticut Legislature last May. Many orders were received before the exhibition was over to eouip buildings with the escape in this city. among the first being that of the New Haven Wheel company works. This ire es- cape consists of 8 very strong iron ladder sixteen inches wide, composed of iron boxes, each one of which has ladder rung In It's face, also little swinging door which when touched by hand or foot swings inward and discloses the iron rung to be grasped by the hand or stepped upon by the feet. As those boxes are exactly the size of two bricks and put in walls flush with the face of the same. they are not observable in the building if painted the color of the walls, but can be made prominent by different colors The principal advantages claimed for this noVel fire escape over all others are that it does not deface the finest buildings. is the strongest iron ladder that can be put on building, contracts no dirt, snow or ice, stands con- tinually ready for use, cannot possibly get out of order, and is sure means by which firemen can reach the seat of fire at once without the use of their high long ladders, which fact in itself teaches us that life and rroperty can be saved by this invention, and vet with all this is the cheapest fire escape in the market. Information concerning this invention can be had from George H. Themp- son. 66 Frcnt street, New York city.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
Death Of James E. Howe.

MT. James E. Howe died at his residence, Al Fair street, early yesterday morning of brain fever and paralysis, aged IS years and months. Deceased had been i'll only three days and unconscious during that time. His wife died about four years ago. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Annie J. Mix, Mrs. Carrie V. Stewart and Mrs. Josephine E. Griffng, who ministered to him in his last hours. He was kind husband and father and leaves many who will regret his death.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-01
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOB TO-DAY.
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

NASAASAOAS
 St. AIoysius society go to Coney Island August 8.
 Ex-Msyor Stanley, of New Britain, prom inent veteran Gray, is very critically il. He 8 S1 years of age.
 A correspondent says "A turtle was found in the town of Berlin which was marked R. P. O., 1s39.' How long do tur- ties ive2"
 fine concert was given at Railroad Grove by the West Haven band last night. Putnam and Hale propose to continue them throughout the season.
 Thomas Reagan, an ex bar keeper, while looking for work was struck by an Air Line train at Portland depot. His shoulder was disIocated He was intoxicated.
 MT. J. Newton Phelps, of Middletown, SUD- posed to have been drowned at Greenport, was found dead in boat near that place. Heart disease is the supposed cause.
 The office of the chief government engi- neer for the district of Connecticut will be removed soon from New London to New Haven, where tho bulk of the work is done.
 The Michael Davitt club will have Q spe- cial meeting at Clan. .na-Gael hall this even- ing at z o'clock, at which the members will be called upon to attend to business of an important nature.
 The steamer Ivernia, as will be seen by ad- vertisement elsewhere, can be hired for picnics, excursion and fishing parties at moderate terms. The boat has recently been improv ed, painted and put in the best of order.
 On Thursday, August 2, the New York and New England road will run an excursion train from Danbury to High Rock Grove The road will also provide an excursion train on Thursday for company of Spring field people who are going to visit Shaker Village on the Connecticut Central road.
 4 meeting of the Dickinson family, includ- ing descendants in the female line, will be held at Amherst, Mass, on Wednesday, Au- gust 8, beginning at 10 p. m. The object of the meeting is to commemorate the two hun dred and wenty-third anniversary of the set- clement in Hadley, Mass, of Nathaniel Dick inson.
 The Rev. George E. Martin, formerly of this city, son of George A. Martin, of Nor wich, who has been pastor of the Brattlebo- TO Central Congregational church for the past five ears, ..has resigned his charge and accepted an almost unanimous call to the pastorate of the First Congregational church at Brockton, Mass, which was organized in 174O.