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Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Entsrtainments.


 The Rightmire show at Peck's Opera House last evening drew out fair-sized audience. The change of bill gave good satisfaction. The entertainment will continue every after noon and evening during the week. .-... .-..
 s RAMBLERs' FAIR. a --.t zE1 Last evening was the opening night of the fair given by the Ramblers' Bicycle club at Dwight street rink. The attendance was fair and the entertainment very fine one. There was an entry by the whole club, fol- lowed by fancy drill by Captain. Fl. Fl. Weed and his seven aids, Messrs. G. Humph- rey, LeGrand Cannon, A., F. Royce w. 0. Palmer, Chas. Lord, Edward Boyd and IF. ". Ohidsey. There was also an orange race on bicycles which was won by A. F. Royce: A large orchestra furnished music for the dancing from 9 until H. There. was an abundant supply of ice cream, lemonade, ssrawberri and so forth. and altogether the opening night was decided success. Tho, fair continues tonight and to-morrow night.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Found ais Deaa Body.

Miles Phiibien, forty-tWO years of age, aliE- ing in the rear. of P. GIesry's saloon, on Harral avenue, Bridgeport, was found dead Sunday morning. He had Ave children, but only three were at home with him. His wife Is dead. He had been lying i'll of pneunonia for week past and during Saturday night he arose and clad only in his night clothes went out into the yard. As he was about to return to the house 1t is supposed he fell near the corner of the dwelling and died. He had no one to care for him except his young chiI- dren and his absence was not noticed at the time. Ehe body was not discovered until about o'clock the next morning. at vhich honr Mrs. Heaiey, who lives in the sarne house, looked out of 8 window and saw w@tl,a prostrate form. The medical examiner certi lied that he died of heart collapse induced by pneumonia.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Sheriff Gates to Take Commend,

. On Saturday of this week at 12 o'clock noon the retiring sheriff Jehn gC. Byxbee will turn over the office of sheriff to Sheriff. elect Robert o. Gates The reason for this is that June 1st occors this year on Sunday, and hence the retiring officer makes the day for the change on Saturday .---.o ! At the same time the new deputies will assume command and new set of shrievaIty officials will be in charge of the county.
 The retiring sheriff has served the county faithfully for many years. and the incoming sheriff has all the qualifications necessary to . fulfill the arduous duties which devcIye
 upon him by the refinement of his predeces-
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
pa-so,.1

k General George H. Ford and wife sail for
 Europe on the Cunard steamer Aurania next Wednesday, June 4th, to be absent about two
 months. MT Ford combines business with
 pleasure on the trip. ''1a..
 , MT. George ". Osborn, of this city, has
 arrived in San Francisco. The ship in which he saileds the George stetson, arrived safely.
 MT. Osborn visits the Pacific slope in the in- E terest of New Haven parties owning silver mine. asaaas sag eSd z.1 as 8... t,ir-s.ss \ Ivan 0. Culyerhouse, teller of the First
 National bank at 5Wilimantic, is to make a
 trip to Europe, starting from New York on
 Thursdsys to be- absent three or four
 months. MT. gonathan Ingersou is on visit to ERsngeley Lakes ai ,soA E.ss ae.sa ez zses. { Ex-Captain Sheridan of the police force opened 2 groesry store on Cottage street yesterday. asss hs.s sssif bass gzz!s.s zg 5s Miss Emily Allison Townsand, of this city, graduates from yassar college June 11th.
 E. A. Folsom. of this city, is in Chicago to exhibit the Spencer shotgun q. prize tour ney. s4saa aalssaw taa4 =l4s l. 4aa -a4 yMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Thompson, of this city,. VIII AttonQ luo uaSeGlnR OE t0e hlghl Worthy Grand lodge, l. Q. c. T., in Wash Iineton this week. Mr. Thompson is one of those chosen to represent Connecticut in the meeting. ~ - --sas
 -aThe Park Avenue Institute Athletic club, of Bridesport. took walk to Newtown Saturday last t, 1...,,l, '-'-''-'.-
 MT. Charles H. Miller leavssto morrow for Chicago to be absent week or ten days. During his stay hs.will visit the convention. MT. Miller expects to attend the Slosson and schaefer biIliard match, and will transmit every fftesn minutes during the match dis patches to his rooms in this city.
 SdpeFintendent George somers of the Brideeport Brass company returned from Earope Saturday. ss r. g 'l4as-s1
 .Bishop Williams confirmed IS persons at st. John,s church, and the same number at Trinity church, Bridgeport, on Sunday.
 Frank Mckee, business agent for Haverly's stStrateeists,, Comedy company, was in the city y6Stert1sy arranging for the appearance 1 of that company at Oarifs June 19 and 20. 1 stBig Four'' Minstrel company will l appear at Caril's June 16 and Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Funeral CerernonIas.

A large double funeral took place yester- day at Westville at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. over the remains of Mrs. Eunice Lewis and her sister, Miss Emma Hotchkiss, dauehters of Miles Hotehkiss. Key. MT. Willard off ciated.. Interment was had at the Westvilla cemetery. Mrs. Lewis was the mother of the late MT. Mallory, of the firm of Mallory. Wheeler & Co.,, and was left, on the death of her son, with comfortable income. Miss Hotchkiss was sister to Mrs. Lewis. and 4ha two had lived together for . long time.
 At P m. Sunday the funeral of Edward J. Hazard was attended by Rev. F. R. Sam ford of St. James' church. West- vhle at St. Luke's Episcopal church ID Park street. From the ctrureb the procession moved, escorted bv Widows Sons lodge and chapter of Masons, to the Evergreen cemetery. vbsra the remains were buried in the family Iot without music. Charles E: Hawlav was marshall Henry Jackson grand tyler. Thomas Stewart grand master and Richard4iies cbar- lain. The bearers were John Brooks IF Isaiah Cummings. Alexander Cornell, Fenton Harris, John Porter and James Whitfield.
 The funeral of John Rourke, who died suddenly Sunday, took place yesterday af- ternoon from his late residence, Oak street. . lt --s #.a
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Whet 1he Red Croea ioDotnr,

From private despatohes received in this city 1t appears that Miss Clara Barton, presi- dent of the National Association of the Red Cross, is still distributing supplies to the auSeFers by the floods in the Ohio valley, with headquarters on board the steamer Throop, chartered for that purpose. She had on beard yesterday morning over one hundred pl0wa with other useful implemsnts articIee and supplies in proportion. and will take on board additional contributions whenever needed. The responses to the calls of the so6isty have been most generous. and timely. and the goods have been distributed with the rooa genge and discrimination Characteristic 6f ths Red Gross association.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Tbe lg,entennia Celebration.


 Meeting Of the Finance COmmfttee-sub
 Committees Assigned to Districts for
 the Collection of F'unlls- for ahe Jubd--
 meeting Of the finance committee con- nected with the centennial celebration of the city on July 4th next met in room 8. City Hall, last evening. Benjamin B. English, chairman of the finance committee, presided.
 On motion R. W. Meigs was appointed secretaryf of the finance COmnaittee.1Fs MT. English stated that at least $5so0ai was need- ed for 8 proper observance of the day; and the question was, where shall the money be obtained. He said he thought the business men of the city in view. of the importance of the occasion would 'centEibute, Aiberally for a celebration that occurred only4senc in enc hundred years. Of course he ssaid. the necessary money could not be pbtained4Y Yith4 ont personal solicitation and hard work. He thought the committee eompetspt for the task that they were called upon to perforn,, w. s. Gum, of the committee, thought the money should be raised among business men, and that sub, committees as solicitors should be assigned to certain sections of the city.
 S. Harrison Wagner thought that hotel keepersT Rsstaurateurs and saloon keepers should contribute, and that dry goods and fancy goods dealers should also do their full share, as this class of people would be large ly benefited by the influx Of strangers that would come to the city on that day ea.= ssiysf
 Alderman Munson thought the principal collections shonld be made in the center of the city, although he thought that msnufac- turers on the outskirts of the city would make liberal contributions. aa7 s e ras
 Colonel Healey moved that the general committee be divided into subcommittee and that they be assigned to districts for the collection of funds The motion prevailed and Mir. English, Mir. Munson and Col. Healey were appointed to arrange such com hour later returned and reported the follow ing: " ' 's-4 @- 3' 1zti'@,'ssz s>.s Chapel street. betWesn Church and State, Fl. N... Whittelsey, N. G. Osborn, B, Q. Beeoher, James E. Earle. +-.-...-.
 Chapel street, below State and Union streets, S. H. Crane, c. W. Scranton,; W. D. Clarkson, ...- --+
 Chapel street, above Church and Broad way E. A. Munson, John G. Healey. as'7s-.--
 Church street, Elm to George, and Con- gress avenue, F. c. Futile, B. sPhipps, J. J. Kennedy, Charles Downes. ..s...- ,,.,,
 Orange, George, Grown, Center and Court streets, B. R. English, S. H. Wagner. s2-ai
 State and Grand streets, north of Chapel, 0. s. Gum, M. Adler, Paul Wei, c. F. Jor- dan.
 State street, south of Chapel. H. P. Hub bard, s. B. Shoninger. R. W. Meigs, F. Betts. -- -. l.-,z,ss-lls tz zr is tgs
 North of Elm street, E. A. -Anketell, C. M. Loomis
 Water street and Long Wharf, I. strouse, Ellery Camp. @ = -.-'~- e--.~ z4ls
 Colonel Healey was authorized to procure subscription books for use of solicitors.
 It was voted that canvsssers solicit sub subscriptions on Saturday of this week and Monday and Tuesday of next week and re- port on Tuesday evening. Adjourned. 10 q.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
,,....,1o R...e5t soo..=3 ,,

{ The board of directors of the Masonic Protective society of this city met last evsn- ing and accepted four applications for member ship, and voted benefit of $2s3 to the widow of the late Frank H. Russell, of Seymour, who was g member of the society. Several ap- plications not being fully completed were laid over until the next meeting. .id.sE}
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
He Broke the Glass.

A saloon recently opened on the corner of Artisan and St. John streets has a glass door. Last evening 8 man named James Murphy, not an uncommon name, was pranc- ing about the neighborhood, feeling the ten der freshness of the spring, or the beer keg, and be. appeared to .takea great liking for breaking the glass in the door of the saloon before mentioned. He was stopped with dif- ficulty, but not until he had broken three large panes of glass. A man named Mix tried to hold him for the police, but he got away and ran like deer down St. John street. The police wagon was summoned by telephone, but reached the scene too late to find tke man.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
The seventh Regirnent


 Coming to Hartford dssBucktngham Day. The Committee 1a Town Last EveminG.
 At meeting of the Seventh regiment of New York, held on Thursday evening, it was decided that the regiment visit Hartford on Buckingham day." 4 committee from the Seventh, consisting of Adiutant Rand, Guar: termaster Long and Commissary COyelL ar rived in Hartford on the 11:55 g. ID. train yesterday to make arrangements for hotel accommodations! They were received at the depot by Mayor Bulkeley, Colonel Barbour and Major J. G. RsthbuH, and were enter tained by them. The Park Central Hotel, Allyn House, United States Hotel and City Hotel were visited and accommod ations se- cured for the regiment. There will be be- tweea GOO and 700 men, including the -Yeter- an association, and it will be an excellent ad- 1ition to the parade. ,..... -..- ..-...<.., ~ Last evening the committee visited this city and were entertained by Mayor Lewis, Colonel Hendrick and other prominent citi- zens. The committee express ed. the view that the Seventh would very probably be- come the guests of the Grsys' club in this city on their return from Hartford on the 18th if the time at their disposal will per- -s-H.-..--
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Where Fine Goods Abound.

J. Johnson < O., at their large and eIe- gant store on Church street near Chapel are doing fine business as in the past. and are satisfying thousands of customers from their large and judiciously selected assortment of goods. The goods at this establishment are reliable and prices as low asis consistent with living rates. large corps of competent salesmen are always in attendance end every attention will be extended to customers. ;.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
to MIce-A= Bridgeport Sailors

The Salt Lake City Evening News says: Joseph Lawdor, of Bridgeport, Connecti- cut, was a seafaring man until recently. On his last voyage the vessel was wrecked and the crew all perished except himself. For days he drifted around on the hull of the bark without a bite to eat. Quite a number of mice were in the hold. These would fre- quently venture out and nibble. at his feet. At last he became so hungry that he began bntchering and eating them. Upon raw mouse, and that alone, he subsisted until a sailing vessel picked him up.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Third Ward Republican Pr,marv

~oP0IElo71H ETE1EHTy.
 The Third ward Republican meeting to ap- point ward committee was held last evep- ing. George R. Bill was appointed chair- man. The following gentlemen were ap- pointed to serve as ward committee: Geo. R. Bill, chairman; Julius G. Beach, John H. shumway, D.. O.. Winans, D. R. Adams, J. W. Stowe, W. G. Bradley, E. Dickerman,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
HOOli,a SaraapartIla.

Is designed to meet the wants of fhoss who need medicine to build them up. give them an appetite, purity their blood and oil up the machinery of their bodies. Ss No other ar the spot like Hoods SarsaparilIa. Ebq works eke magic, reaching every part of the human dody through the blood, giving to all renew- be life and energy. e1 bottle; six for S5.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Eroamnsonrv tn Mari.,en.

St. Elmo eommandery No. a9,s Knights Templar, of .Meridep, Conn, will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of their oEganiza= tion this (Taesday) evening, 27th inst. at their asylum. The exercises will consist of addresses by eminent Sir G. E. Wilson and Sir James H. Platt and poem by Sir J. r.. Pettee, with music under the direction of Professor H. A. Foster. After the literary exercises promenade concert Hiu occur in Armory Hall. A supper will be served dur ing the evening
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Fred Perrin ana Belle Davenport.

Fred Perrin was arrested last Sunday night at his house, the West Shore House, at Waverly Grove, and charged with keeping a disorderly house., Belle Davenport and four young men were arrested with him. Some time ago the authorities found some beer on the premises. Deputy Sheriff Peck made the arrests. Perrin and Belle Davenport gave the usual bonds for a continuance until Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, the young men being released on their own recogni- zances ..-
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27

The political student will for the next few years give his closest attention to the, tariff question, and he will use Lewis Red Jacket Bitters for malaria if he is troubled with that complaint. The evidence presented in physicians' testimonials in favor of the bit- ters as remedy for disease is strong enough to command any students attention.
 vegetine is the great health restorer, com posed exclusively of barks. roots and herbs. Pleasant to take; children like it. t.------------.
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Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27

Andersen, the Murderer Failing Fast.
 Anderson the Swede, at the insane hospi- tai, who killed Horatio Half, of Wailingford, will not, it is thought by the physicians, live through the summer. He is failing with con- sumption. EstE j FE#
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
A House of Many Owners.

The Florence House again changed hands yesterday, and as 8 consequence was not open Hast evening. The Kohn Brothers, who have saloons Oh Chapel and Church streets. bought the property. They open the house to-day lornhahlv N- .--
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Memorial nar.

 Meeting of the Committee Last Even1ng-
 The Programme for the Evening En-
 tertainment. -..----.-
 The Memorial day committee met last evening at Senator Plunkett's ofiees Messrse Plunkets, Morgan, Heyward, Stowe, Peck, Brown, Fox and Gleason being present. A change was made in the usual programme for Decoration day morning. The companies will meet at the Union armory; a short march will be made down Whiting to Stste. to, Chapel, to the Green, where those who go to St. Bernard and Evergreen eenAteriss wilI take cars and the rest will march to the old cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Union armory on the morning of Decoration day as early as possible, also on the evening before.
 The following is the programme for the evenings entertainment at Peck's Grand Opera House;
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Fash1onabIe Millinery Goods.

A very choice selection of fashionable millinery, consisting of hats, bonnets, rib boHs, flowers. etc can be seen at the estab- lishmert of Mrs. M. 0. Knight, Register building, Chapel street. The goods have just been received and are very handsome and attractive. The store is thronged daily by the ladies who come from all sections of the city. See advertisement.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Deeds for Oyster Grounds.

H Deeds for oyster grounds were issued by the shell fisheries commission yesterday as follows: William H. and Charles D. Tobey
 23.9 acres in Westport; Darius H. Palmer, 11.S acres in Greenwich; Andrew B. Merritt, IT, 3 acres in Greenwich; John Dayton, B acres in Greenwich; James M. 0. Brundage, 49.9 acres in Greenwich; Benjamin R. Will mot, Enech T. Marshall and Samuel Starkins, 65.2 acres in Greenwich; Gilbert W. Wilcox.
 2S 4 acres in Green Vich rs.- ---s--=
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27

Nothing Equal to It for the Skin.
 If you want clear, white and beautiful skin, go right to your druggist for a bottle of Pearls White Glycerine and use as directed. nn0z and2k
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Horton,a Ice Cream,

This celebrated cream frozen in bricks vLieh we sold largely of last season we are again ready to furnish our customers with and deliver the same. It has no equal in this vicinity. At Snow's, corner Church and Chapel streets. m27 2t.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
WRATIIEIg RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOE TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOB TO-DAY. as'-a
 WAR DKPARTaGENT, zl
 OFFfoK THE OHIEP SIGNAL sERvToES WAsHINeroE. D. . May 27, i8s4--l "A. N. z For New England, partly cloudy weather and lo- cal rains south winds, stationary temperature. For the Middle States, partly cloudy, weather and local rains variable windH stationary temperature.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Grand Onening at Meadov,s End. Milford

Grand Opening at Meadows End, Milford
 The Oak Grove Cottage at Meadows End, Milford, Charles l.. Nettleton proprietor opens for the season on Friday, Decoration day, May 3Oth. There will be dancing in the pavilion the music to be furnished by Prof. Reynolds of Derby. MT. Nettleton also has several cottages already furnished for rent for the season or for sale
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
nTemorIal pay Parae1e oa,esr,

Colonel L. l.. Morgan, chief marshal of the Memorial day parade, has appointed Ool- Fred Barton chief of the staff of assist ant marshals. and c. E. Osborn and E. Norton, jr., aids. The assistant marshals
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
.Ars Q zster predatns stsamsr 1.aunehel

nTheJ. P. Thomas, an oyster dredging steamer. owned by Thomas Thomas, of Oyster Point, was launched yesterday morn ing from9the shipyard Of the builder, G. M.
 Graves A small party was on board, and the launch was very successful: The Thoma will be taken to Oyster Point to-day. Her cost was $2O. GOO. -@ss -sAE s8=fcg4<z v-aH
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Barnun's Circus. IS;

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 The advent of this celebrated circus, which has been augmented by 8 sacred white ele- phant, national congress and hosts of other novelties, in our city on Thursday, June 5, will of course be the signal for an immense crowd of people. The show is de- scribed as greater than ever this year and will well repay a visit.
 ..H The Merchant and the Cat. r4s.
 The spectacle of a Chapel street merchant pursuing his favorite cat down the street yes. terday about noon caused considerable amusement among passers-by. A dog was sf- ter the cat, which was running down the street, and the merchant was anxious to save her from the attack of the dog. . The mer- chant finally won the heat and by skiliful maneuvrs succeeded in rescuing his badly scared feline from an untimely end. s.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-27
Tarrfhla Girtnnn

Alfred Peterson, ColOred man living in Hartford, saw Miss Knapp lying fnsensibIe at the foot of the stairs at her residence where she had fallen doEn. He carried her insensible body up the stairs to her room and rayishsd her before she recovered con- sciousness.a He was arrested. s41a 8 E, s.sii@.