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Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
ooNGREssToNAL CONyENrToN.

Delegates Chosen To The Republican
 Convention To Nominate a Con-
 gressman From The Second District
 The Republican town convention to select delegates to the congressional convention of the Second district was held last evening at Republican headquarters. H. E. Benton was elected chairman and Benjamin Lum secretary.
 The chair appointed A. H. Kellam, Will liam A. Lincoln and George A. Dickerman committee on credentials. Their report was accepted.
 . General F. D. Sloat was the only nominee for first delegate. Thirty-nine votes were cast. Mr. Sloat received thirty-one votes and was elected unanimously on motion oi H. H. Strong.
 For second delegate H. H. Strong, s. J. Fox and William A. Lincoln were nomi- mated. Mr. Lincoln withdrew. MT. Strong received thirty two votes and MT. Fox one Mr. Strong was declared the unanimously chosen second delegate.
 For third delegate $. J. Fox had large majority of the votes cast and he was made the unanimous selection. E. c. Beecher and Lewis N. Miles were nominated for fourth delegate. Mr. Beechel withdrew while the tellers were passing the ballots, Mr. Miles was elected. The con vention then adjourned. It is understood that the delegation is fol General S. E. Merwin. The convention meets at Middletown to- morrow
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
FAIR HAVEN.
Social and PerSonaI-Ranner Presenta
 ton and Parade To-N1ght.


 tton and Parade To-Night.
 MT. Edward Easter, Charles DeForest, Horace Beebe and their ladies, who have been ing and fishing; returned on Monday. They report splendid time and enjoyed the camp ing out very much.
 MT. Theodore Clark's family, of Hartford ] and MT. George Maltby's family, of Philadel phia, Penn, are visiting at MT. Lucius Malt by's on Grand street for short time. Much complaint is made about 8 class oi young boys who get up on the Shore Line railroad bridge, that crosses North Quinnipi. ac street, and throw stones at the passers by under the bridge. This sort of rowdyish business should be stopped.
 Many went from here to the fair in Gull ford yesterday, most of them going in their own teams. The fair was pronounced good and the drive over and back was enjoyed very much.
 Quite large number of Democrats went over to the city as well as few Republicans last evening to -CarlI's Opera House to hea1 Governor Waller speak.
 Albert, son of MT Edward Holiday, picked last week several apple blossoms, and also plckeO rom the same tree small apple which was the second growth of fruit this year
 Some of the oyster dealers have the oysters (from the beds in the harbor) taken up above the Lewis bridge and thrown overheard. The bivalves lay there for one or two days, when they are taken up again, and put in the shops and then opened and shipped to customers. It is said the oysters will put up nearly one-quarter more by being laid down up the river.
 The H. Fl. Strong escort will be presented with a beautiful banner this evening. There will be street parade through the principal streets, after which a grand collation. will be served at the hall Three companies from the city have been invited, and are expected to be present.
 The Salmagundi club met Monday even ing at Miss Emma El1enbergers. A very large number were present, and the pro- gramme for the event was one much enjoyed by those present.
 About November 1 a new three-masted schooner will be launched from Hanscomb's Fair Haven shipyard. It is of 1,000 tons burthen is 175 feet long, will be engaged in the coal trade between Newport News and New York, and will be owned principally by New Haven parties, with Arthur Curtiss, of Squan, New Jersey, as captain.
 About the middle of November another schooner will be launched, this time at the Gessner & Marr shipyard It will be 1 100 tons burthen and the length of keel will be 163 feet.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
POWERS HOTEL BAKERY.
Bread for the Hungry-Cake fol EverybOdy-Mr. FerrY's New Enter

l Bread for the Hungry-Cake fol Everybody-Mr. FerrYss New Enter. prise.
 I A Rochester, New York, paper says: F'The l opening in Rochester of branch of the cele 1 brated New England Bakery which was established in 1860 in New Haven, Conn, by P. Ferry takes place to-day. The location 1 is one of the elegant stores in the Powers Ho- l tel The Rochester branch is the first estab- | lished by MT. Ferry, the other three being 1n New Haven, where the business is success fully carried on under the proprietor's imn1e- diate supervision The establishment in this city has been made perfect in all it's appoint ments, and none but goods of hrst-class quality will be produced. MT. Ferry pos
 sesses thorough knowledge of the business and his goods are known for their excellence throughout New England. The display to
 be offered in Rochester cannot be equalled.
 None but bakers of long experience find em-
 ployment with MT. Ferry and everything
 coming from the ovens of the new concern
 will be of the highest grade. Homemade
 bread, biscuits, pies and cakes will be made
 fresh every day and great variety of fine
 goods for weddings and parties will compose
 part of the stock. A son of MT. Ferry, who
 has made himself thoroughly familiar with
 the business, and James H. Harmed, who IS
 also an experienced baker will have charge of the new store in this city. Boston brown bread, Vienna bread, baked beans, etc., will be included in their stock and fine cakes will be made 8 speciality. All Rochester people are invited to call and see the new store, 28 West Main street." So successful has the Rochester branch proved that second branch has been opened in that city, while in New Haven Mir. Ferry has now five branches of his New England bakery, viz, one on Broadway, one on Chapel street, lower part, one on Cedar street, one on State street, corner of Pearl, and one in Fair Haven. Success to his enterprise.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
DEMOCRATIC RALLY.
Campaign Meeting At The CarII Opera House Last Night-Speech By Cover nor Waller.

Campaign Meeting At The CarII Opera House Last Night-Speech By Cover nor Waller.
 The Democracy held campaign meeting l last evening at Carll's Opera House, which was crowded to oyerhowing. Governor Waller I was escorted to the Opera House from the Elliott House by the First regiment, Inger- soil phalanx, Waller Zouaves, Mitchell battal- ion and few unattached companies. The route of the parade was out south gate of Old Green down Chapel to the Elliott House. to Franklin, to Grand, to State, to Chapel, to the Opera House. Landrigans band and the National band of Wallingford furnished music. There were vivid arrays of red fire at various points on the route.
 The officers of the meeting were President, Hon. Charles L. Mitchell; vice presidents, Hon. c. M Ingersoll, Andrew L. Kidston, Hon. John B. Robertson, General E. L. Bis sell, Hon. Levi B. Bradley, Colonel Samuel Tolles, Charles L. Chaplain, A. c. Wilcox, Edward Malley, Maier Zunder, Michael Dillon, William B. Pardee, Edward Heaton, J. L. Joyce, G. S. Norton, Birdsey c. Lake, James E. Kelley, William H. Brad ley, John H. Klock, HerEick F. Frost, James W. Bradley, Hon. Caleb B. Bowers, J. I. Goodrich, Daniel L. Carpenter, Hon. L. W. Sperry, William Spittler, 0. A. Lindsley, Bernard Reilly, Lawrence F. O'Brien, Cor nelius T. Driscon, Charles Katsch, Massena Clark, Norris G. Osborn, Hobart L. Hotch- kiss, Charles F. Futile, William HilIhouse, Henry c. SeaEroek, D. Cady Eaton, William J. Mills, A. o. Norton, Hon. T. E. Doolittle, Joseph B. Sargent, Frederick B. Mallory and many others.
 Vice presidents and secretaries-John F. O'Brien, William. s. Pardee, Daniel Colwell, Walter Pond, Charles R. Whedon, Walter Leieh, John C. Rembert, L. R. Korn, Hen " Goebel, Lewis Lupt, Walter Downs, W. A. Buell., Samuel Mai1house.
 Not until 10:17 o'clock was the patient audience at the opera house rewarded with inc sipht of Governor Waller. It was quar- ter past ten when the procession reached the opera house. The appearance of Governor Waller was the signal for loud and pro- Ionged applause Congressman Mitchell | stepped forward and said that owing to the | lateness of the hour he would not detain the | audience by 8 speech and immediately intro | duced Governor Waller, who was received | with renewed applause.
 Governor Waller commenced his oration
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
CONNECTICUT RAPTTsTs.
The Sixty-Ffrst Annual of the Stat'
 Association.

The Sixty-Ffrst Annual of the State Association. The sixty-frst annual session of the State Baptist association will be held at Norwich on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 14tr and 18th The exercises will open with s prayer service in the First church Tuesday morning, led by Rev. L. s. Brown. The ad- dress of welcome will be delivered by Rev. F. B. Dickinson, pastor of the church, after which the address of President Wayland will be delivered. The afternoon session will be devoted to business. The prayer service in the evening will be conducted by Rev. H. P. Smith At 7.3O o'clock there will be ser mon by Rev. O. c. Sargent, followed with an address on ''The State of the Churches. "
 On Thursday at S:5O a. m. prayer meet ing will be led by Deacon George Morse. At 10 o'clock the meeting of the Connecticut Baptist Education society will occur. At 230 D. m. the State convention will reas- semble, committees will report and other so- cieties will be heard through their represen- tatives.
 A woman's home mission meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon, and woman's for eign mission meeting Wednesday afternoon. The social union supper will take place We'd nesday evening.
 During the session of the convention din ner and supper will be served in the church edifice.
 The ministers conference will be held on Monday afternoon and ameeting of the board of convention will be held in the evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
CAMPAIGN NOTES.
Energy and Enthusiasm for BIaf
 and W,OUan

Energy and Enthusiasm for Elaine and Logan. Hon. Henry B. Harrison spoke in Hartford last evening to very large audience at Al lyn Hall. He was escorted to the hall by the Second ward legion. The Glee club sang. The meeting was rousing one. w. H. Bulkeley presided.
 There was a flag raising on Main street, Hartford, last evening. The flag is the re- suit of subscription taken among the merchants of the section of the street near the flag raising. The Buck engineer corps attended.
 A local quarrel in Southington gave South ington to the Democrats.
 The Eighteenth district Republican sena- toria1 convention will be held at Torrington to-day.
 In Windsor Locks there was a tie between M A. Holcombe and I. c. Thompson for col lector, which was "'voted off" yesterday.
 Colchester put citizens majority of 100 on the Democratic ticket and did grand days work.
 Ex-County Commissioner Baldwin was se- lected town clerk in Woodbridge Tuesday.
 General Warwick, who spoke at the wig wam here Monday night, speaks in Westport Inursuay evening.
 The Standard says: ''The uniform of the Blaine and Logan mounted battalion, Bridge port, consists of gold cape, silver vest, gold leggins, white helmet surmounted by torch. It is expected the appearance of the body in this dress will be strikingIy elegant, and the bat talion's efficiency in drill will be perfect Two hours were spent at the park in drill Monday night. The moon smiled approval and after dismissal refreshments were served at Humistons'
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
BOARD OF sELECTmEN.


 Reports of Comm1ttees-Act1on Re- garding Division FeneeS-An SsAn- nex'' Claim For ReIief-BflIs AP- proved.
 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held last evening Present, Selectmen En- glish (presiding), Reynolds, Tyler, Faulhaber, l Feldman, Beecher and Treat. 1 MT. Tyler, from the Committee on Con struction and Repairs, reported that Thomas filling & Go. would put up the railing, desk 1 and screens in the town agents office for S2O0 The matter was left in the hands of | the committee to act as they deem best. The estimate was about the same as that given 1 by MT. Keohane, the town joiner. The clerk was directed to notify MT. Ogden Hall on Dixwen avenue that unless he erect take action.
 Mr Meagher, of Franklin street, stated to the board that he had erected his portion of the | division fence between his property and his | neighbours, but the latter had not as yet erect ed his portion of the fence The matter was referred to the appropriate committee with power to act
 William A. Loomis' petition for an abate- ment of taxes was referred to the usual com mittee. The applicant is an old soldier.
 It was voted that the notice to taxpayers to make out their assessment lists be published in the daily papers from October 18th to October 31st, inclusive. The vote was passed at the request of Assessor Dunn, who asked for instructions
 Mir. Treat thought that no money should be expended by assessors or any other town officers without the sanction of the Board of Selectmen He did not believe in doing business in the dark He thought that town business should be conducted as that of private corporations.
 An application for the appointment of a conservator over Elizabeth A. Turner was signed by the board.
 It was voted to commence the making of electors on Monday, October 20, continuing until the Monday following This is all the. time allowed by law.
 The application of EEChurch Hill" parties in the Annex for permission to connect their houses with the surface drain was referred to Town Agent Reynolds to inquire and re- port.
 Bills were approved as follows: Election account, $391. 50; general account, $93. 70; general hospital, $1, ,596.43; outside poor $576. 90; roads and bridges, $599. .63; as- sessors, $767. 50; salaries $175; almshouse, $395 59; temporary home, $203 O9; con struction, $39.75; insane poor, $162. 36.
 A communication from the Annex signed by William M. Lancraft and many others was read, in which it was stated that Samuel F. Burwel1 was in destitute circumstances and was unable to obtain relief from the town.
 Mr. Reynolds stated to the Board that Bur we'll had received relief from the town for the past two years. MT. Reynolds also sug- gested that the communication would make another good sensational article for daily paper
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 A new lot of ruffles just received at the Ruffie store cheap to-day.
 The autotype collection exhibit tt Cutters closes this evening at o'clock.
 Rev. Dr. Harwood. of this city, was one of the speakers last evening at the ninth annual congress of the Episcopal church in Detroit Report of the proceedings is given in our tel egraphic columns.
 Hon. w. w. Eaton was renominated for Congress yesterday at Hartford. In his speech of acceptance he said he was. satisfied the Democratic outlook had not been better since the days of Franklin Pierce.
 Charles Beckwith, of Hartford, who died Monday evening, was a brother of Henry Beckwith, of that city, who died year ago. He had a summer residence at Mantle. He leaves large fortune, mainly acquired in successful speculation in stocks.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
New Cabs.

The cabs of the New Haven Standard Cab company made their first appearance on the streets yesterday. The Mayor, fire marshal and many other city officials were invited to accept free rides in the cabs during the day. Many of them accepted the invitations. Several ladies had free rides in the cabs in the afternoon. The rates are generally half the usual charges for hacks. The cabs and harnesses are new and look very attractive, and more new cabs are to be added as soon as required J. Newton Burwell, E. F. Hill and J. R. Waterman are proprietors and L. H. Kendall is superintendent.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
THE RALLY TONIGHT.

Senator PIatt on Protection
 CarlPs Opera House will doubtless be crowded to it's utmost capacity tonight with Republicans to hear Senator Platt speak upon the great campaign issue, Protection. The Glee club will sing. The speaker will be es- corted to the Opera House by three Republi- can campaign clubs and the Yale college Blaine and Logan battalion one hundred and twenty five strong, with drum corps of twenty-five pieces, will make it's first pa Tade, taking part in the procession.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
THRoUGHOUT THE STATE.
The Amendments Large Majority
 Gnnnnrnnfsnuns

The Amendments Large maJOr1ty-
 Town Comparisons.
 One hundred and twenty-four out of 16t towns that voted for town officers Monday have been heard from.
 Of these 64 are Republican and fl Demo cratic. Eighteen evenly divided, and one board is controlled by a ''citizen" town clerk. Comparisons on local issues are use- less for straight-out campaign. Last year the same towns stood: Republican 23, Demo cratic 10, divided 89, independent town clerks 2.
 There were some changes in license towns, but very large majority remain pledged to license. East Hartford voted "No," but Orange, New Haven county, in which town the West Haven summer resorts are located, voted ives" Last year licenses were re- fused these resorts.
 Returns from 125 towns out of 167 give a majority of 13, ,445 for the biennial sessions amendment. The vote by counties is as fol lows:
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
Retreated to the African Coast.

A telegram received at Boston few days ago conveyed the disheartening intelligence that the missionaries at Bihe and Bailundee, on the west coast of Africa, had been obliged to retpeat to the coast. This news is con frme5 by brief letters from Mrs. Freak A. Walter, who went from Bridgeport. It seems the Portuguese traders stirred up the enmity of the African kings and the missionaries were all compelled to abandon their fields. They left their houses and contents, all their trunks, furniture, pictures, photographic and scientific instruments, and, in fact, every thing but the clothes they wore.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
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Baptist Social Union.

The Baptist Social union of Connecticut holds its fourteenth annual meeting in Nor wich on Wednesday evening, October 10th, at the First Baptist church. The collation. (tickets one dollar) will be served in Breed Hall at 7:30. MT. H. Webster Stow, of this city, is secretary and treasurer. Hon. Fran cis Wayland, of this city, is president. Rev. Dr. Robinson, president of Brown university, and other eminent speakers will address the union.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
Horae Ranroad Imnrnremen,

The State street horse railroad is being still further greatly improved. Work has been commenced at Humphrey street and the en- tire section of the line from that point to the corner of Church and Chapel streets will be relaid in steel rails. The work will be con- pleted this fall, which done, the road will be steel-railed throughout and with the hand some new cars of the line will be finely eouipDed
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
Ninth ward Elaine and Logan.

A meeting of the colored voters of the Ninth ward was held last evening at which a company of sixty men was formed, to be known as the tJ. H. Wilkins Escort. J The following officers were chosen: Captain, deorge w. Ladieu; first lieutenant, William G.Hancock; second lieutenant, Lewis Woods: first sergeant, Perry T. Walker. This com pany is for Blaine and Logan solid and will work for the interest of the Republican party from now until election and after if neces- sary
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
Fire Commissioners.

The Fire Commissioners were in session last evening. The object of their meeting was to consider the estimates of their board for expenses for 1885. The consideration of these matters by the several boards requires much care and attention and it will be many weeks before the estimates are completed and ready for the consideration of the Board of Finance
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF TEE CHIEF SIGNAL. SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. O., Oct. 8, 1S84-1 A. M- ] For New England, cooler, northerly winds, be- coming variable, generally fair weather, higher barometer.
 For the Middle Atlantic States cooler, northerly winds becoming variable, fair weather followed by increasing cloudineSs and light local rains, lower barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
Theodore Thomas, Concerts,

The subscriptions to Theodore Thomas concerts are so far filled that it is certain that the concerts will take place. The days set are Monday, December 15; Wednesday, January IA; and Monday, February g. Of course the subscribers will have the first choice of seats and the box office will be open to the public on Monday, December S.
 The subscribers will select their seats week
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
A Sermon To Engineers.

Recently Rev. 0. W. Park, of the Howard Avenue Congregational church, extended al invitation to Division No. 77 of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers of this city to attend divine services.at his church on next Sunday evening. At meeting of the broth erhood held last evening it was voted to &C., ceptMr. Parks invitation. They will attend ina body.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
Sons Of Veterans.

The Nathan Hale camp Sons, of Veterans, held meeting last evening at which the officers of Chatfeld camp, Sons of Veterans, were present. The working of the order was exempiifed for the visitors. The New Haven Sons of Veterans intend to visit Waterbury to attend the dedication of the soIdiers' monument on October 23d.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
AWar Drama.

Under the auspices of Admiral Foote post, G. A. R., the war drama Newborn will be presented at Carlrs Opera House for the week beginning December 1. Edwin A. Lewis will manage the affair. Local talent only will be employed. There will be prize drilling by. companies of city soldiers for prizes of S75. $50 and S25
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Wednesday, october 8, 1884.
NEW ADYERTIsENFNTs TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DA I. Athlophoros-At Druggist. Autumn Millinery-Mrs. M E. J. Byrnes AssigneeAs Art Sale-7S8 Chapel Street Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At DTugglsts' For Rent-House-H. St. c. Johnson For Rent-House-10 Atwater Street For -Wareroom-E. B. Bowdltch For Sale-House-B. L. Lambert Iaces-Henry Plumb. No Use Talkfng-R. W. Mills Notice-Jule A. Rida. Peck's Bad Boy-New Haven opera douse. Races-Hamilton Park. Sinoine, Iessons-Thomas Charmbury. Wanted -Wouan-67 Mansfield Street. Wanted-Woman-178 Bradley Street. Wa1ted-Situation- Washington Street. Wanted Situation-64 Union Street. Wanted-Situation- Fair Street. wanted -Situation-11 George Street -SitIation-1o7 George Street. Wanted-S -Situation-1OO Hazel Street. Wanted -Stuation-46 Washington Street Wanted-Situation-5 Daggett Street. Wanted-Situation- Rose Street. Wanted-Situation-78 Ward Street. Wanted-Situation-2 Franklin Street. Wanted-Situation-2 Wallace Street. Wanted-Situation-5S7 State Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
Veterinary Surgeons

The Connecticut Veterinary Medical soeie, ty listened to papers and discussions and banqueted at Deibers yesterday Among those who were present were: Drs w. J. Sullivan, E. 0. Ross and Nathan Tibbals of New Haven; Thomas Bland, Waterbury; F. E. Rice, Hartford; G. A. McLillan, F. w. McLillan, Bridgeport; A. D. Sturges, Will ton; George H. Parkinson, Middletown; w K. Lewis, Meriden.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
GEORGE Y. FORD.
Grand Onenfnn

Of fall and winter dry goods to-day and eve ming at F. M. Brown 6S Co. .'s
 Good health is the greatest of fortunes; no remedy has so often restored this prize to the suffering as Hoods Sarsaparilla. Try it.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
GRAND REPUBLICAN, RALLY

CARLL OPERA HOUSE
 -ON- Wednesday Evening, October Sth,
 To be addressed by HON. O. HI. PLATT ION THE SUBJECT OF P ROT ITO N ' Singing By The GIee Club.
 All Are Invited.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08
Attend

F. M. Brown & Go s grand fall opening of Paris fashions to-day and evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-08

Assignees art sale No 793 Chapel street 1000 steel engravings and fine lot of water colors and oil paintings, all richly framed 1T the latest designs. ocS 2t