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Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
LAnoR TROUBLES IN BRANFoRD.

LABOR TROUBLES IN BRANFORD. The Lock Factory operatives Refuse
 to Work-A Notification of Redue.
 tIon of Ten Per Cent in Wages the
 Cause.
 The managers of the Branford Lock factory decided about three weeks ago to cut the wages of their employees ten per cent. and to take off one hour from each days work The notice of the reduction was not given until yesterday morning because of the danger of politicians making capital out of it. Tester day morning notice was posted up at the main entrance of the works informing the operatives of the cut. As they came to work they saw it and congregated in front of the shop to discuss the matter. The notice stated that the reduction would take effect at once. It excited great indignation among the opera tives, some $50 in number. The only men excepted were those who receive less than fifteen cents an hour. The workmen ad- journed from the vicinity finally to the Town Hall to further talk over the matter They appointed committee to consult with the officers of the company. R. E. Runyon, president of the company, was not in town. The men were told that they must consult with him.
 During the day the shop was shut down. No business was done Meetings of the opera tives were held in the Town Hall One of the employees said: stI have not heard of a man who is willing to accept the cut The committee representing us consulted Superin- tendent Kennedy, but he said he had to termined to accept no compromise Some of the men say they have been cut enough already; in one or two departments been forced to stand two reductions inside of six months. On an average the men are not making over two dollars a day. We don't think the cut is reasonab1e.''
 The managers claim that there is no poIit- ical significance in the reduction One of them said: 'FWe have been forced to this step on account of the extreme low prices of goods in the market at present. We have been competing against the sale of certain kind of goods which have been selling and are now selling at lower price than we can afford to sell our goods for At last we thought 1t best to make the proposition of ten per cent. cut to our men and if they submit ted to it we would therefore be enabled to run the shop and contend against our com petitors. Nothing else in the world made us take this step. We do not take this step to grind our men by any means-in fact, we do not think the men are earning any too much now. But we are compelled to do so. We may shut down the works altogether for the winter if we cannot get men to work for the reduced wagss. I have heard that some of the men would work for the cut, but do not want to act in opposition to the wishes of their fellow laborers.n
 Nothing was done last night toward eff fecting settlement of the difficulty The president of the company will be heard from in regard to the matter this morning. Every thing was quiet last evening. There is no apprehension of difficulty.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Death of Mrs. Stephen Whitney.

Profound sadness and sorrow is caused in the hearts of large circle of friends in the death of Mrs. Stephen Whitney, which oc- cured at the family residence on Whitney avenue yesterday afternoon. Peculiar sad ness is added in the absence of the husband who is now on his way to his bereaved house. hold from New Orleans Mrs. Whitney was lady eminently esteemed and beloved She was a daughter of Mir. Bradish Johnson, a gentleman of New York, long prominent sugar manufacturer in Louisiana. A tele- gram was sent to Atlanta, Ga., yesterday noon which it was thought might reach MT Whitney at that point. & family of four children is left
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
West Havam-


 Next Saturday evening Mir. George E. Todd will have the pleasure of giving his son-in-law, c. F. Lyman, wheelbarrow ride around West Haven green. Mir. Todd went too strong for Blaine and now has got to settle up for his ardor Mr. Lyman will be wrapped in the stars and stripes and be headed by torchlight bearers. The West Haven band have kindly volunteered their services for the occasion. Mr. Todd is noted for meeting all his obligations and pays all his debts promptly.
 A large number of the depositors of the defunct Townsend Savings bank, residing in the borough, would like to know when they will get their final dividend.
 Mrs. Sarah Smith, of Middletown, Conn. is visiting at her niece's, Mrs. George Dur kee, on Brown street Mrs Smith is eiehty- seven years of age and very smart. She thinks nothing of walking mile when she wants to visit some of her friends, and she can do good deal of work around the house. Her eyesight is very good
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
LAuNnHrn.nAv

At the Hamscom Yard. Fair Haven--
 The ThFec-masted schooner Charles
 HI. Valentine = Description of the
 Vessel.
 The three-masted schooner now completed at H. Hanscom's shipyard, Fair Haven, will be launched this forenoon at half-past ten o'clock. The vessel is named the Charles H. Valentine in honor of prominent and wealthy gentleman of Trenton, New Jersey. The vessel was built for and will be com manded by Captain Asher Curtis, of Manas- quan, New Jersey, place just below Am boy, and is owned by C. H. Valentine, Cap tain Curtis, Frank Beecher, of Davenport avenue, New Haven, Napoleon Bouton of Fair Haven, Broderick & Curtis, New Ha- ven, and others. She is 810 tons burthen, with dimensions as follows: Length of keel 147 feet, breadth of beam 36 feet. She is double decked. Length of mast 89, 90 and 91 feet respectively. She is built to be rated Al for fourteen years. She is built in frst-class shape of the best materials. This is the fourth ves- sel MT. Hanscom has built for sea captains from the same place-Manasquan. They like the quality of the article. The four pre- vious ones built are the John H. Brown, Horace P. Shares, Thomas L. James and John H. Tingue. The Tingue was launched on the 9th of September. The c. H. Valentine will engage in the general coasting trade and is all ready to start away except hanging the center board, and will have her entire crew on board to-day. It was intended to launch her week ago, but the tides were not right for it. Many visitors will be on board at the launching. The cost of the vessel is $39 00O
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Terms of Postnnasters.

The New Haven postoffee will be vacant March 10, 1885. Hartford comes next, May 5, 1885. Vacancies in other cities occur as follows: Bridgeport, s3,1OO, December 10, 1887; New London, g, ,6O6, January 16, 1887; Norwalk, $2,OOO, July 1, 1886; Norwich, s. TOO, April il, 1887; Stamford, $2,400, March 20, 1887; Waterbury, g, TOO, Decem- Der 16, 1885; Middletown, s2,6O0. December 20, 1885; New Britain, s2,5Oo, December 20, 1887.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Whore Is tIne CJIlacl-a

Last week MT. Luther VI. Burt, civil en- gineer, of Hartford, received letter from New Haven which stated thatsa check for $614 was enclosed, but the check could not be found. The letter came from the office of the New Haven auditor, and the check was on the city of New Haven. The question which now perplexes both parties Is whether the check was lost previous to sealing the letter or whether it was dropped by MT Burt when he opened the letter.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Mrs. BFeWer's MarrIaes.

Mrs. Ida H. Brewer, of Winsted. waa mar lied on Wednesday to John J Junio, who is somewhat known as leader in the labor movement in New York State Junio had told her that he had been once married and that his first wife was dead It now appears that the first wife is living, says she has never been divorced, but does not care to prosecute if Junio will only let her alone.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Funeral Services.

The funeral of the late Lawrence Egan was held from the Church of the Sacred Heart yesterday morning. Rev. Father Mulcahy officiated. The bearers were Lieutenant Patrick Flannery and James w. Ringrose of New Britain, Michael O'Connor and Patrick Tooey of Bridgeport and William Cooney and John Leary of this city. The interment was in St. Bernards cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Stricken With ParaIy.fs.

On Saturday Mrs. William Boardman, of Hartford, was stricken with paralysis at her home on Buckingham street and now lies in helpless condition, with no hope of recov- cry. She has a large circle of friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
The True Storr of Fort Wagner.

A very eloquent lecture was given at the Atheneum last evening by Rev. A. J. Palmer, M. A., subject Company D, or the Die-no moresi or the true story of Fort Wagner About 500 people were present and the lec- turer was frequently very warmly applauded. Rev. c. B. Ford introduced the speaker.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Catarrh

Is very prevalent and exceedingly disagree
 able disease, liable, if, neglected, to develop into serious consumption. Being constitu- tional disease, it requires a constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, act ing through the blood, reaches every part of the system, efecting aradical and permanent cure of catarrh in even it's most severe forms Made only by c. I. Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
MT. TEIIIot,s Second Lectura

The second one of Mir O. s. ElIiot's course of musical lectures will occur tomorrow eve ming at the Church of the Redeemer, the sub 1S0t being 'Fhe Development of the Piano Forte and Piano Music" Much interest was awakened by the opening lecture last week. and still larger attendance is anticipated on Wednesday evening. Tickets are to be had nt Gteinert's and Loomis'.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
MonsOn & Carpenters cloak Depart

One of the busiest places we have visited is Monson & Carpenters cloak room. It is crowded with ladies daily making selections There are custom made cloaks both ladies' and misses,' plush .sealskins, furrier made, pronounced by the ladies the finest fitting and best made garments to be seen in the city. You can hardly tell them from the finest Alaska seal and the prices are from 5 to 10 per cent. less than can be found any where else in the city. Their fine stock of cloakings and seal plushes by the yard are unsurpassed in quality and low prices Also great bargains are found in their large stock of woolen cloakings, matelass, eorkserews, etc.; also in farmers satins and silk and sat- in quilted Things, trimmings, feather mara bouts, fringes, passementeries, etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
The Grand Jury,s Finding

WnLIMANTIc, Conn.,, Nov 1.-The grand jury of Windhsm county have returned q true bill, murder in the first degree. against Andrew Squires, of Ashford, wbe killed his brother few weeks ago
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
A sHOCK1NG ACCIDENT.

A Young Man Killed in Bridgeport.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Nov. 17.-The 5:O6 express train going east on the Consolidated road this evening struck team at the South avenue crossing driven by Fred DeWolf, kill ing him and the horse. The top of DeWolfs head was entirely torn off He was twenty seven years of age and leaves wife, but no children
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Jimmy RTcLaughIfn,s Tniur5es.

Owing to the injury sustained by him at Brighton Beach last Thursday, the popular jockey Mclaughlin will not ride any more races this year. Although no bones were broken by his fall, he was badly bruised. He will be as sound ever next season His earnings for 1884 amounted to $15,- GOO, and he owns and lives in an elegant brown stone front hear Prospect Park, Brook lyn. He rode 323 races during the year, won lo7 races, secured second place T times, and third 43 times. The next most successful jockey to Mclaughlin this year is light weight Wethers. He began riding in the South and West much earlier than McLaugh- lin, and he has been in the saddle 361 times, winning 76 races, coming second 79 times, and third 5z times.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
EecIeafaatIcaI CouncII.

council will be held at Seymour to-day to consider dissolving the pastoral relations between the Rev. F. Stanley Root and the Congregational church in that town.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
JOHN B. COUGH.

It is always a pleasure to hear John B.
 Cough, no matter what the subject of his
 lecture It is probable that if Mr. Cough
 were to announce that he would speak on the Dead Sea, or the Last Rose of Summer, 1 or any other barren and uninteresting sub l ject, he would have a crowded house; and if MT. Cough were to talk for an hour on the 1 driest subject in the world he would be in- teresting and would hold the attention of his audience. In fact, unless Mr. Cough should deliberately apply himself to the work of displeasing his audience he would not fail to
 entertain them. So strong is the power of his native wit and e1oquence tried, as they have been, in the fire of over forty years of
 experience.
 MT. Cough had splendid audience at CarlPs Opera House last evening, an audience of which any man might feel proud. Hewas introduced by John G. North, Esq. The 1ec- ture, on F'Eloquence and Orators," was running commentary on public speakers en- livened with notes from the lecturers own experience The audience was told all that any audience could wish to know about elo- quence and orators, not that the information was particularly grateful to the audience as information, for the audience resembled in no sense class in Law school or theolopi- cal seminary, but because it enabled Mr. Cough to tell his charming stories. For in stance, the remarks upon gesture could not have been of any practical value to even a small portion of the assemblage, but they led the way to some very clever bits of humor that brought laughter to even the longest faces. And so all through, the only draw back being huskiness in the speakers voice that was at times painful. But every body was pleased and laughter was almost incessant.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
City Hall meetfnra,

The Board of Selectmen will hold their regular weekly meeting this evening.
 The special Committee on Claims appoint ed to hear the petitions of anumber of par ties who want their assessments on street pavements reduced will meet tomorrow even ing.
 The Committee on Sewers meet Thursday evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Personal

Professor Knapp, of Yale, Street professor of modern languages, is quite ill
 Captain Henry A. Duntze is confined to his bed by illness. His health has been gradually declining for several months
 N. H. Hubinger, of the firm of J. C. Hubinger & Brothers, starch manufacturers of this city, will on Wednesday be married to Miss Jennie R. Eldert, of Madison, Conn The wedding will occur at the home of the bride.
 Miss Hattie E. Hine is spending few days in Meriden with her friends.
 Miss Carrie Kennedy, daughter of Fire Marshal Kennedy, who has been seriously i'll with pneumonia, is much better Dr. William Porter, who was buried in East Hartford the past week, was for long while connected with the insane retreat in Hartford, and was son-in-law of the late Mr. Horace Williams, of East Hartford. w. H. Atwood, who is making 0 tour of the world in the business interests of the Henry Hooker company of New Haven, carriage manufacturers, left Melbourne, Australia, September g, for Venice.
 F. c. Johnson, of Bridgeport, mysteri- ously disappeared last week. His name has just been found in the passenger list of Sa- Vannah steamer.
 N. T. Bulkeley, for thirteen years Adams express messenger on the Danbury road, has resigned.
 The Rev. W. F. Bielby, of Mystic, is to remove to Rockville and have charge of that parish and Broad Brook.
 Dr. F. A. Smaller, of Essex, has returned from European tour
 W. J. Squire and family, of East Haddam, have gone to Colorado for the winter
 FtDr.'' Shortel Johnson, of Derby formerly a slave, has accumulated $e, 900 by hunting foxes coons and birds
 Captain Nelson Scoville and Ed Sawyer, of Deep River have gone on voyage Ky steamer to South America.
 MT. John c. Dow, former resident of Newington, died few days ago and was buried in the Catholic cemetery of New Britain. - ~ Joshua O.. Luce, of Newington, though still lingering, has no chance of recov- cry, so his physician says
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Reception. l " II D.ILl

Mrs. General w H. Bulkelsy gave ladies' reception at her residence in Hartford Sat urday afternoon in honor of her guest, Miss Houghton, of California, the fiancee of Mayor BuIkeley
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
In GervmnnFa HoU

tne Swiss Benevolent and Singing society or I've" haven gave fine grand concert and oan Tn eermanla Hall last evening. Over 400 people enjoyed the dancing. Brandt. of Grand street, was the caterer. Ros;nns fpr- nished the music and E. Buxbaum nrom,,tod
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
WEATHER RECORD.
unscAr1oxs FOR TO-DAY.

SHFcATIoNs FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARrRENr, l , OYF1c.E OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WAsAISGToN, D. C., Nov. 1S, I834-1 A. Y. For New England colder generally fair weather, northerly winds, higher barometer. For the Middle States, colder fair weather, north erly winds higher barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
New Haven 0spS16n A.ylun,.

--~4 aseeIthly meeting of the managers will be held at the orphan asylum, 61O Elm street, on Thursday morning of this week at quarter after 10 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Democratic State Parade.

A call for 8 Democratic State parade is printed in yesterdays Hartford Times to take place Thursday evening. A general meeting of Democrats was held last night to arrange for if
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the New Haven and Derby railroad company will be held to-day at Il o'clock in the hall 102 Orange street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
AMERICAN THEATER.

A large house greeted a fine company at this cosy little amusement resort last evening
 Every feature on the bill was excellent, and as the various excruciatingly funny acts fol- lowed each other in quick succession the audience held their sides for laughter Els pecially well received was Mr. W. T. Bryant and Miss Lizzie Richmond in their comedy extravaganza Imprisoned, 'and their act kept the audience in a continual uproar The re- appearance of Miss Lou Sanford afetr an ab- sence of eight months was a signal for long continued applause, showing the hold she has on the patrons of the American The comical Cawthornes, Leonard and Flynn, Marlow and Began and the favorite Press Eldridge all received generous applause. There will be matinees Wednesday and Sat
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
RuNNELI.;s MnsEnM

At Bunnell's Museum the usual large au- diences were present at the two performances given by a new company and all pronounced the show excellent
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
EntertaInmentE.

HAYWOOD.
 Maude Granger and a great Union Square cast will appear in ''Lynwood" at Carll's this evening The drama is a very powerful
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. Coca Beef Tonic-At Druggists Dining Room Standardization & Prudden. Dr. Bull Cough Syrup-At Druggists. Groceli S George W. II. Hughes Lewis Red Jacket Bitters-At Druggists' Lost-Dog--1, ,337 West Chapel Street. Pearls White Glycerine-At Druggists Seal Cloaks- Burgess Burgess. Scoft's Enlulsion-At Druggists'. The Seven Ray ells-C CarIls Opera House. Wanted I.ady-778 Chapel Street. Wanted-Girl-s21 Orchard Street. Wanted Salesmen-Boyle Brothers Wanted--Sewing--"L e. SituRtion-"G. M Wanted -Situation-M. Dudley. Wanted-Sit SituGtion-159 George Street. Wanted-Situation-9 Sylvan Avenue Wanted--Situ6tion-3 31 Davenport Avenue. Wanted-S -Sitaation-''S. M. H'' Worth Reading Monson & Carpenter.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
THE SEVEN RAVENS,

The "Seven Ravens" Niblo success, will appear at Carlls Opera House during the latter part of the week It is strong spec tacular and ballet piece
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Around the Squar

WheelbarrrOWs Around the Square.
 Baron Schlegel had the pleasure of riding in wheelbarrow from George street down Church to Chapel and around to the corner of George and Church by way of State street John Miller supplied the motive power and bet.
 Thomas Geary wheeled William A. Spears from Custom House Square to the Green last evening.
 Winslow Newhall was wheeled up and down in front of Winchester's armory four times yesterday by Frank Reynolds
 Drum corps figured at these occasions.
 This wheelbarrow business is really getting
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
LAW SCHOOL NOTES.
The Annual Mock ErfaI-A Lively
 Election.

The Annual Mock TrfaI-A Lively Election.
 largely attended meeting of the Kent club of the Yale Law school was held in the lecture room last night to elect attorneys for the mock trial. After an unusually sharp and active contest between rival candidates who had been nominated in class caucuses. the following members of the school were ~elected to fill positions: Chief justice, Pardee; associate justices, Kitterege and Hawkes.; counsel for prosecution, Chamber lain, Twaddle and Strong; counsel for pris- oner, De Lacoeur, Judson and Merrill; sher- if, L. K. Hull The trial will come off in the middle of December in the old Supreme court room, and will be criminal one It is public and will be attended by many of the bar of the city as well as the school
 For many winters the Kent club has given an interesting course of lectures by pro1ni- nent men of science and literature. It was voted to abandon the plan this winter
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
A SUDDEN DEATH
A Fair Haven Resident Dies An

A Fair Haven Resident Dies Almost
 1nstantly-SupposedH Heart Disease.
 Yesterday afternoon at about haf-past two o'clock, John Mclaughlin, of Fair Haven, proprietor of saloon at 25 Fillmore street, called to man who was passing his place to come in saying that he felt very i'll, and in moment or two more was dead. The man summoned in gave the alarm and two physi- cians were procured, but too late, as the vital spark had fled. The remains were conveyed to the residence of the family at 219 Poplar street, the sad intelligence having previously been broken to the widowed wife and mother Deceased had been apparently in good health until within the last few days, when he complained of not feeling well and of pain about the heart and yesterday did not go to his place of business as early as us- ual not feeling right. He had great many friends who will much regret his loss. He leaves wife and five children. He bought out the saloon he occupied about two years ago, previous to which he was for twenty years an inspector of lumber for the Lewis & Beecher company on Water street. He was member of St. Francis church and about thirty-nine years of age
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
what a man.f,eld obt1d n,d.

The Willimantic Journal has the following in it's correspondence from Mansfield Center, as to the death of Mary Ofreay,a baby only a month old whose parents live near Mansfield Center: "Ths child was quietly lying in its cradle, while it's little sister, child of two years, was cracking nuts on the hearth with fu1l-sized iron hammer. The little girl, while the mother was in the room, struck the babe on the head with the hammer. The mother, hearing the blow and seeing the child by the cradle, rushed to the babe and took it up, to see it gasp once or twice, and die almost instantly"
 The truth in masquerade" is Byron's term for a lie. But it is the truth and no mas- querade, that Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup cures coughs and colds and so prevents worse speedy.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18

Loper the confectioner, of 956 Chapel street, has started 8 light lunch for ladies and gents, making a speciality of tea, coffee and chocolate. This is a want supplied that has long been needed and should be patron ized. n15 Ct
 Ribon candy at Loper's to-day, No. 856 Chapel street, near Church.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-18
Bows Suits.

Boys oVercoat@ Oetore gOOd so cheap as this Winter Owing to the great failures enabled offer Suits price, 400 Boys Fine OvercOa
 
  Os to man ROUGH AND TUMBLE not
 Buttons will