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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Business Failures for tho week.
fly telegraph 10 lbe Disps,eh.I

10y UItRfaVh 70 UF DIspdttH'I
NEW YorK, August s.--The business
failures throughout the country in the last
seven days number for the United states
200, and for Canada 90; total, 232. against
25l last week, q reduction Of 10. The
Western ana Pacific States supply nearly
half Of the failures reported. The casual
ties In the southern States are very few
comparatively, especially in Texas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Improvements Of Rivers and rrarbors

'H5 IV''FTHI'H VI Ihe DIsDafch.I
WASHINGTON, August s.-Captain Hyn-
man. Of the corrs Of engineers in charge
OF The improvement OF rivers and harbors
in Virginia and North and South Carolina,
has made his annual report TO the Chief OF
Engineers. Appended is t,bulated state
ment giving the money available and money
asked for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1856:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Failures.
I'D, ts:ecr.ph % the pspstch. /

Nav YORK, August SIS. A. MARITIME ~
Co., carriage cloths, No. IL Warren street,
made IN assignment to-day for the benefit
OF their creditors. giving preferences for
a75,7JG. The firm was established in 1891,
and employed capital Of about 10000.
Their credit was good.
CHICAGO August S.-John Il. Huling il
Co.. dealers in aces, have made an assign
ment, with liabilities Of go, 900, and assets
about same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Execution I'm Vienna.


10y caDIt 70 TI5 VIsFIIVn'I
VIENNA, August Stellmacher, the
murderer Of the banker Lenhart and tho
broker Eisert. was hanged here this morn
ing. He refused to makes confession.
No disorder attended the execution. Elabo-
rate precautions have been taken against
Anarchist reprisas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
A Bond and q Eank Note.

tRy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
IyDIASAPOLIs. August THE attorney
OF j. G.. :. Harrison has fled petition for
the reduction Of his bail. Receiver Lamb
has discovered among the alleged assets OF
Harrison bank-note gwen by j. c. ;.
Harrison. lated late in 1851, for Sl53,SOO
II is generally believed that this amount
was lost in stock speculatlOns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
THE WASHINGTON Moguussr
The Main SHAFT 10 be Completed TOD
and Ready FOR the ROOF
10y telegraph 10 The D,,n,,,n.I

iBy telegraph TO the D,spa,ch.l
WASHINGTON. August SIT IL expected
that by the close Of working hours to-
morrow the main shalt Of the Washington
monument will be completed and ready
for the roof. The shaft will then have
attained height OF five hundred feet.
The work OF placing The derrick in posi-
ton with which to hoist the material for
the Roof will then be commenced, and 1t Is
thought will occupy about month, about
twice the length OF time that will be occu-
pied in constructing and placing the roof
after the derrick j. up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Holding Teachers Responsible for tn
Pupils Actions.

1T. PETERSBURG. August S.-The Rus
sian Government has issued circular TO
the principals OF schools in Russia, holding
them responsible for any revolutionary ten
denotes their scholars may nave, and en-
Joining them to maintain strict supervision
over their pupils in order to di,sipate the
slightest favor OF NihlIistc sentiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
lBy cable 10 the Dispasch.l

PARIS, August 8. - The Government
Commission which has been making expert
mepts similar TO those OF NJ. Pasteur IN
connection with finding cure Tor hydro
rhobia has reported that Its Investigations
fecisiyely confirm The correctness OF the
distinguished scientists theory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Pools will DO Sold.

ny Telegraph q The Dspatch.I
BUFFALO. August S.-The directors OF
the Driying-Park Association this noon
obtained an injunction from Judge Shell
don. OF the superior Court, restraining pc.
licemen from entering the park grounds.
Consequently pools will be sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
decrease In ports and Exports.
lBv cable to the Dlspateh.l

LONDON, August S.-Returns issued by
the Board Of Trade show that during the
month Of July the British imports. COM
pared with the corresponding month last
year, decreased 11T,000 pounds, and that
the exports also decreased 100000
mounds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Death OF Newspaper Proprietor.

WILMINGTON, DEL, August S.-Dr. j.
Hooper Shepherd, the new proprietor OF
the Cambridge (Md.) Chronicle. died sud-
denly last night. He had Just taken charge
OF the paper and issued his saIutatory on
Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
The Peace Conference Closed.
IRv r.bla IN tina Dfsuafrh

BEESE, August s.-The Peace Confer
ence closed its session to-day. Before IL
final adjournment il adopted motion ~
yoring naturalization OF the Panama inter
oceanic canal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Damaging Effects OF Lightning.

10y FEUIr DIFFIINIsI
BRIDgs-LEs-BAISs, FRANCE. August s.
A house at Yillard-LuIin, near this place
was struck by lightning to-day aud imme,
diately took fire. The flames spread rapid
ly. and ninety houses were burned before
they could be subdued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Jay.Eye.Ace Tries Again.

Wy Telegraph % me DIspatcb.I
EUrFALo, August s.-Jay-Eye-see en-
deavorcd TO again lower the trotiing recofo
at Buffalo Driving Park to-day; but W.
track was unfayorable. aud his time wa
2.i0l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09

WALL STREET YESTERDAY.
A weak Market and free sales-Ths BuiIs
Tsss shs Market 90 shs Dean. whe Rush

A Weak Market and free sales-Ths BuiIs
Tsss shs Market % shs Dean. who Rash
70 Cover.
New YoRK. August s.--specuIation at
the stock Exchange opened heavy and
lower on reports Of selling for foreign ac-
count. The decline m prices ranged to
n. The weakness OF the market led to
free sales for short account. the bears In
clin,pg TO the belief that the upward move
ment had spent lis force. The bulls have
encouraged this belief, and have worked 10
secure large short interest Having been
successful in this they turned the market
this aft rnoon. The shorts became alarmed
at the sharp change for the better and made
efforts 10 cover. Tho offerings, however,
were light. and they succeeded In acquiring
but little stock on the way up. Tue ini-
proyement IN prices from the lowest point
Of the day ranged to 81. The market
closed strong at or near the highest point
OF the day. Sales, 341. COO shares.
Aoon.-Stocks steadier. Money, la? per
cent. Exchange--Long. 4S2la4S2a Snort
4S,5ais4l. Governments firm. States dull.
Ereniag. 4S2t. Money, ~
per cent. sub-Treasury balances Gold.
Si22.59o; currency, sl3,22i. Governments
ilrmer; per cents, ll9s; per cents,
100. State honds dull.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK.

NEW YoRE, August S.--Cotton steady;
sales, LOCO bales; uplands, 10 13-16c.; Or
leans, III l-l6c.; consolidated net receipts
to-day, 1851 bales; exports--to Great
Britain, BOO bales continent 100 bales;
weekly mes receipts, 4 bales I; gross, 1894
bales; exports-to Great Britain, Il,s3l
bales; France. Sc. and continent l,1O0
bales; sales, S,55S bales; stock, l3S, l62
bales. Southern flour quiet; common to
fair extra, S350s3&.50.; good 10 choice do.
s455aSG.25 Whsst-Spot, taic. declined ;
ungrsded, 7TA95e.; No. ,, 9Ja96.c. Corn
Spot iallc lower; ungraded, 53a6sc.; No. 9,
62Ac.; August, ctSa6ic. Oats without i'm
IOrtans change; No. 2. s1s37ic. Hops I'M
changed. Cofree-spot fair; Rio quiet at
90 IS; No. Rio, spot, ESQ; September.
SS.C5a$S,1 10. Sugar less active and steady I;
iair TO good refning, 4 l5-l6aJ i-l6e.; gran.
ula,ed. s 9-les6.c.; others unchanged.
NoIssses duh and unchanged. Rice quiet.
Cotton-sesd oil. s5a3Gc. for crude; 3oa4.ic.
for refined. Rosin unchanged. Turpen-
tine easier 81 3lsa34c. Hides steady. Wool
steadily held. Pork dull and unsbaE ged /;
hiddks nominal; long clear. sc. Lard
cash, scarce and higher; western steam,
S7.90ass.Q0. Yreights frm.
BALTIMORE.
BALTINCRs, August S.-FIour quiet
HowsTd-Street and western superfins,
S2.5Caa3; do. extra. 90. 25a34 DO. family,
-. 25sS5.25; City Mills supertiue, S,.75a
1918; do. sxtra, e3.35aS4; do. Rio brands,
j5.l2aSj.25. Wheas-Southern weak and
lower; western lower, closing steady
southern red, sIaS9e. amber, 90x93e. No
l Maryland, g.aas3e. No. 2 western winter
red, SPOT md August, s1tssIie. Corn
Southern firm and steady; western nom
nal; southern white, 70a,2e.; yellow, Is;
zoe. Cats irregular; southern new, 40:
42c.; western whss, old, 4sa4Se. mixed
old, iSsA5e. Pennsylvania. old, 45a4Sc
Provisions quiet. Asss-pork, Sl7.2a
Bulk-mtats- Shoulders and clear-rib sides
packed. Il and Toe. Bacon Shoulders
&c.; elear-rib sides, .l0lc. Hams, l4i'
Ice. Lard-Renned. Ole. Coffee dull
Rio cargoes, ordinary TO fair, 9ai0c
sugar quiet; A soi<, Gee. Whiskey nomi
nal IL Glib. Preights firm end quiet.
CINCINNATI.
CSSciNNAT, August s.-Flour unchanged
Wheat tirmer; No. AIRED, Sc. Corn strong
er; No. mixed, 56c. Oats frn; No.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09

BRUSSELS, August s.-The Chamber %
Deputies to-day adopted by vote OF - l, I,
a. the bill providing foy the renewal VI
diplomstic relations With the Vatican.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
VITAL QUESTIONS.


Ak the most eminent physician
OF any school what Is the best thing IN ths world
for quletng and ALA yng all irritation Of the nerveA
and curing all forms u nervous complaints aiTIn2
natural. childilke, refreshing sleep alwaysf
And they will tell you unhesllaun9y
some form OF Hops"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09

W. quohs: The ~. 25as9.J; supsfn%
90 5O0f3.25; extra, s4.J0OA75; family.
fASlC %. %; Patent family country, &AAo0
$3.50. Marked very dlIk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. Auorsr s.issL
AuRTyln.

HOhT u HINTINVNTIs HNVtof o. fN'Fs
ARRIVED.
staamer Arid. Girotd Norfolk. United s,n-s
malt. merchandise, and pAsssigrns, l.. u. Tsfam'
scent. -.
schsoner w.insm n. Bailey. LDnsstrrct. New
Nork, coal, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany, ..
coal ;. 4. Latbrop.
aLiIsO.
steamer wysnose. iluiphors. New ro'k: meg
chaudise aud passengers, q. W. Allen q 20,
agents. -
steamer Pioneer. Plat. philadelphia, mersbas-
d,ss end passenger, y. W. McCarrtcs.
parkcntine Garth. Russell. Baltimore. TO anish
loadlns -four for Pernambuco.
schooner Henry Parker Green, New YORK.
wheat. Thomas Branch a Co.; vessel, Carts a
PsIi0r.
schooner Franklin Nichols, stanford. bsrs. A.
Is. Goodman vessel, Gusts Parker.
Schoaner Rising sun. Cslemrn. fergursone
wharf. To load lumber for Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, August S.-Virginia Gs,
past-due coupons, SO; new l0-i0s, SO;
new IS, 81. North Carolina SIS, old, lOG4.
Rid
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
P,asg W VIEWPOINTS NEWS, AuGvsr 8. 1884 .
lBy telegraph

Steamship Richmond. Crossnsn. New YORK
land sailed for " e>t POntl.
steam ship Thoruboime ,nr.i. HOLMES, Dull River
g. Nsryport. and -alled having "oiisf
schooner charlie WoolssN, Bennett, Nee YORK.
SAILED.
Schooner Lunet, Hines. Newburyport, coal.
Cnssapeake aud Ohio Railway Company.
schooner J. Nhiiehouse. Long, Portsmouth, y.
H., coal, Chesapeake .ni OHIO Halfway Company
schooner Zuetta Kenyon, Buckingham, Hart
4 nd. coal, G.. s,orFs. agent.
schs 0ner 4. Hantahsn, CookSon. BostoA coal,
Chesapeake and ohio Railway Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

FRIDAY. August s, 1884.
SiLEs-FIRsT BoARD.-l,000 Georgia Pa
cite first 6's at SSi, 1000 do. ut SS!; 1000
Western North Carolina rs at 1851; 1000
Petersburg Railroad, Class ID, at 81. 1000
do. at 50; 10 shares Atlanta and Charlotte
at "a; 1000 SOuthside Railroad second os,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
Destructive Prairie Fire.

DENVER, August S.-Ncws has been re.
ceiyed Of destructive prairie fire about
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09

CmcsSsAYl, August s.-Flour unchanged.
Wheat firmer; No. AIRED, Sc. Corn strong
er; No. 2 mixed. SOC. Oats 6rm; No.
mixed, SOC. Porkfrm at sl7. Lard quiet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-09
WANTS.

WANTED. LADIES AND GENTLE
w MEN In city or country. II take light work
Al their own homes: - n III q day easily ma lie /;
work sent y mail no csnvsssing. Wehaves goot
demand for our work aud farnl-h steady employ
ment. Address, with stsmp, CROWN NfGto.,
800 Race strect, Ctncinnati.O. au g-3ut
VIZ ANTED, DEMOCRATS AND
w others. nv thunder-necked aud lightning
eyed war-horses sand Andrew Jacssou and zen
eis Mcclellan Ia tho DEMOCRATIC rOrNE-
MIR; Cleveland aud hendricks In IMPERIAL
portrai,s. jefferson reading the Declaration "
INDEPENDENCE, British Clouds and lightning,
threaten old Independence Hail, with other ar AMI
historic scenes all on one sheet. see terms, etc.,
hollow anB-lt
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
pREs1nENr ARTHUR.
The United States Steamer Despate Anchored Near the Lighthouse.

The United States Steamer Despatch
 Anchored Near the Lighthouse.
 The President of the United States and Attorney General Brewster returned to New port, R. l., from Providence in the United States steamer Dispatch at half-past nine o'clock on Saturday. The President went ashore soon afterward and dined with MT.
 and Mrs Ogden Goelet, of New York. Sen ator Butler, of South Carolina, and Senator
 Cameron, of Pennsylvania, arrived at the
 Ocean House in the evening, accompanying
 President Arthur from Providence. Expect
 ing that the funeral of Secretary Folger
 would occur on Monday the President intend
 ed taking @ special train at Providence and
 going direct to New York. Learning, how
 ever, that the obsequies were to take place
 on Tuesday he decided to return to Newport
 and dine with MT. Goelet as before arranged.
 He left there yesterday Sunday in the Des-
 patch at il o'clock and went to New York and thence to Geneva The steamer will re- main at New York until further orders. A cabinet meeting will be held early in the coming week. At half-past five o'clock last evening the Despatch arrived in New Haven harbor and anchored near the breakwater. 1 She left Thimble Islands about half an hour before. The steamer Philadelphia passed her at the breakwater and saluted the Des- patch. The steamer blew her whistle and 1 the Despatch dipped her colors Passengers on the Philadelphia waved hats and handker= chiefs and were rewarded by seeing the Pres | ident, who was on deck and acknowledged l the compliment by taking off his hat. The Despatch remained at anchor until about midnight when she started.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
The eGrandRennhIic.

The floating palace steamer Grand Repub- lie will make an excursion on Saturday, September IS, to Newport, Rocky Point and Providence. The excursion promises to be the best and most enjoyable of the season. The boat is elegant, fast and safe. Fine music, band and orchestra will be on board, and the best of order will prevail as there wi1lb twelve New York police on board and objectionable parties will not be allowed on The boat leaves Pelle dock at 9:45 a. m. and stops at Canal dock to take passengers from the Canal road. Four hours will be given in Newport, three in Rocky Point and two in Providence. Tickets may be obtained IL. E, Ryder, 799 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
PatnuIA Accident.

Last Friday afternoon Thomas Kearnan, living in Naugatuck, met with painful ac- cident at the G. M. R. Shoe company's shop. His fingers on the left hand were caught be- tween the rollers of one of the ponderous grinding machines and before help could ar- rive the arm almost to the shoulder was crushed into shapeless mass Medical aid was summoned and it was found necessary to amputate the arm above the elbow. At last accounts the patient was doing nicely. Mr. Kearnan is steady and industrious young man and is much respected by his fek low workmen and the company by whom he was employed. He has wife and three children dependent on him for support and by thrift and economy has made enough to pay for house and lot to make permanent home for his little family.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
SHE cor HER SAVAGE.

Marriage of Miss Josephine A. Tuthfn
 and Harry HI. SaVage-CIark, the Hartford Dry Goods Porter. DfsaP- pears.
 Harry H. Savage, the black-eyed brakeman of Cornwall, and Josephine A. Tuthill were married on Friday evening on Jersey City Heights. After Savage and Charles H. Clark, the partly bald-headed suitor for Miss Tuthill's hand, had paid their fines at the Tombs on Friday for. fighting, Clark disap- peared and Savage and Miss Tuthil1 went to the house of Savages brother-in-law. Robert Lethbridge, 184 Vreeland street, Jersey City Thence they went immediately to the house of the Rev. Thomas J. Danner, rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal church on Clare mont avenue, and he married them.
 Rev MT. Danner said Saturday that he was at choir rehearsal in the church when Mr. Lethbridge, whose family he knew as some of them attended church, called with 8 gentleman and lady to see him. The gentle man and lady wanted to be married. He told the party that he would be at liberty in an hour, and meanwhile they might be seated. After the choir had rehearsed sufh ciently the Rev. MT. Danner put on his white surpliee. -. s=-
 HI did not ask any but the usual ques tions," said the Rev Mr. Danner f'1t did not occur to me that it would be necessary to do so as Mr. fLethbridge was with the con tracting parties. If had known that the woman had been divorced I would undoubt- edly have refused to perform the ceremony" :"
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief Ment1Ons
 The Baptist church of MiddIetown makes an excursion to Block Island next Wednes- day
 The North church and Sunday school, Bridgeport, picnicked at High Rock Grove Saturday.
 The those department of the rubber factory at Newtown commenced working eight hours a day recently owing to dull times.
 Eighteen carloads of peaches passed over the Air Line road yesterday, it being the largest peach train of the week.
 Captain Traynor with his ocean dory liar old T. Bibber sailed from St. Johns N. F. for Queenstown Saturday evening.
 The Conant murder trial will take place at the September term of the Superior court which opens in Norwich tomorrow
 The Mitchell Phalanx have postponed their parade which was to have occurred tonight on account of delay in receiving uniforms.
 A falling coal bucket at Belle dock Satur- day struck Thomas Degnan on the arm. Dr. F. H. Whittemore attended the injured man.
 The Meadows End pier at Milford will be completed in few days. The Bridgeport steamer Rosedale will be the first boat to land there.
 The monthly meeting of the board of managers of the Young Women's Christian association will be held this afternoon at the home, 56S Chapel street, at 3:30 o'clock.
 The Musical Protective Union held their monthly meeting yesterday. The society is fourishing and numbers among it's members the best musical talent of the city.
 MT. Henry c. Rowe takes out party of fifty tomorrow for sail and inspection of the oyster culture on the Gordon Rowe. The boat will start from Belle dock at 2 D. m
 A party of wheelmen will leave here to- day for Boston and the Cape Cod coast Quite number of local bicyclists will go, taking in the Hartford meet tomorrow and the Springfield meet on the return.
 Justice Allen, of Orange, on Saturday bound Edwin Post, aged twenty-three, over to the Superior court in $500 bonds for an attempt to outrage, on Thursday, thirteen year-old Jessie Bennett, the daughter of 6 respected Orange resident.
 The Meriden camp of Patriotic Order of the Sons of America which was recently or ganized will have big celebration Friday. the 18th, when some of the patriots will at tend from New Haven and work the second degree. The society will parade the streets in it's new regalia.
 The Plymouth Rock made an excursion to New York and up the Hudson Saturday. Special trains from the Hartford and Canal roads brought nearly 700 people. The boat struck a sloop just out of New York on the return. An excursion will be made by the same boat to Newport next Saturday.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
Tbe American Theater.

The American theater will be opened, as it's many friends and patrons will be glad to learn, during the latter part of September or first of October, under the management of Billy Williams MT. Williams popularity and knowledge of the business insure for the house that high standard and attractiveness which have characterized it under Press FL dridge's management. Press is expected to ,,etnrn +o the house later in the season.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
The Death Rate.

The number of deaths reported at the reg istrar's office last week was twenty-five. Two 'eNeh were caused by consumption, paralysis,
 yulsions and Bright's disease, and one each from dysentery, bronchitis, old age, con gestion of lungs, meningitis, premature birth, cholera infantum, still-birth, cancer, continued fever, typhoid fever, croup, pneu- monia, infantile debility and pyathorax.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
Blaine and Logan.

The Republicans of Poquonnock will have a flag raising and rally on Wednesday even ing, September TO- Joseph L. Barbour, of Hartford, will deliver an address and the Po- quonnock drum corps have kindly volun- teered their services to enliven the occasion.
 The O. H. Platt escort, the military wing of the Young Republican club, Meriden, held meeting at the rink hall Friday even ing and elected these officers: Captain, Will liam N Gordon; first lieutenant, Henry B. Levi; second lieutenant, w. H. Squire. This company will be one of the finest in the State.
 One of the most attractive features of the campaign four years ago was the company of uniformed little boys known as the I. O.. Lewis cadets, of Meriden. They have reor- ganized for the campaign and are no longer content to be called cadets, and with four years experience they have unanimously voted to change their name from cadets to ''escort' They met Thursday night, en- gagged quarters for club room for two months and elected officers, viz: Captain, Willie F. Graham; first lieutenant, Henry Stockder; second lieutenant, Robbie Carter; president, David Casper; secretary and treas urer, Willie Holden.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-08
German. for JoID S1,r..a-

The meeting of the German Progressive Union at Turn Hall was largely attended yes- terday afternoon at three o'clock. Chas .Katsch presided over the meeting and Fred Gebhard was the secretary. The meeting decided to work for ex-Town Clerk John Shuster for representative, and to support the Demo cratic ticket The following delegates were chosen to the State convention of progressive unions of the State which is to be held at Hartford in about two weeks: Philip Hugo, Julius Hermann, Frank Chandler, George J. Faulhaber, Charles Katsch, John Peters, all ternate,