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Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
PnIFea Nnfaa.

Rows are of common occurrence near the tin bridge on Ferry street Saturday nights between young hishmen and Italians work ing at Ives brick-yard in North Haven. Such a row occurred last Saturday night in which John Richardson had his face cut badly by an Italian. Warrants were issued and yes terday Officer Bicey Began arrested Patrick Coyken, Richard Pettel, Frank Wrinn and John Richardson. Later in the afternoon he arrested the four Italians, whose names as near could be ascertained are Euricio PayoRetti, Peter Soldita, Sy1vesta Compa and Ereco Rolda. This makes up the entire gang all of whom are charged with breach of the peace His Honor will deal out justice to the parties in the City court this morn ing.
 James F. Carey of East street was arrested yesterday on charge of stealing three boxes of cigars from James Clerkin of Locust and Hamilton streets, the theft having been com mitted last June. Carey has been away from the city since the night the cigars were stol- en, but returned Monday.
 After quite chase yesterday afternoon Policemen Waas and Hackett arrested and locked up John Kinsella and Henry Flynn for being drunk and assaulting the gate tend CT at the Lafayette street crossing of the Derby road.
 Last evening Michael Angelo, Italian, better known as William O'Brien, and Dan iel McCue engaged in fight on Oak street. They were locked up on charge of breach of the peace.
 Eugene Knapp, colored boy who escaped from the Reform school some time ago, was arrested in Orchard street last evening and will be returned to his old quarters in Ner- iden
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
HAPPY ORPHANS.
They Visit the Dwight Street Skating
 Rink.

They Visit the Dwight Street Skating
 Rink.
 The children of the New Haven Orphan asylum had delightful time yesterday after noon at the Dwight street skating rink, hay ing been invited to witness the wonderful performances of some of our most noted skaters Master Hendricks, in beautiful costume, opened the programme, taking selection of his many well earned and skill fuI tactics on skates, displaying perfect ease in accomplishing somes new tricks peculiarly his own. He was followed by Miss Nettie Perkins, who has won such fame by her graceful performances, who at once captivated the little orphans by her pretty looks and daring feats on skates. unconsciously break out from the little de- lighted orphans. Next followed the trio of little girls, Misses Carrie Hendricks, Nellie and Mabel Blakeslee, who, joined in hand, made pleasant attraction. The little folks having concluded their fancy skating, Miss Carrie Atwood, Miss Fannie Perkins and MT. A. l.. Willis, well known experts, astonished their audience by an entirely different style of skating, accomplishing very rapid speed in their races. MT. Willis being favorite with the orphans, they ex- pressed much satisfaction in seeing him in his various manoeuvres on skates. A pleas ing sight was little Mable Blakeslee with MT Willis, (the contrast in stature great), as they together performed the quickstep, the 1ong-ron and other difficult feats well known to professional skaters. The orphans will not soon forget their entertainment yester- day
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
ConnIimenfarx.

There was large attendance at Monte wese lodge, I. O. o. F. last evening, there being many visitors. Among the number were about thirty Odd Fellows from North Adams and adjoining towns in Massachu- setts, who arrived here on Monday for the purpose of going on the Sassacus encamp- ment excursion, but were detained on &C., count of the storm.
 Under the head of Good of the Order" Noble Grand E. L. Eager, in a few compI- mentary remarks to Past Grand E. Gilbert Ans tin, in which he referred to Brother Anstin,s twelve consecutive years of faithful service as permanent secretary, concluded by pre- senting to the worthy brother a set of resolu- tions very handsomely engrossed and framed, which had been prepared by committee appointed by the lodge for that purpose
 Mir. Austin responded in pleasant man. ner, thanking the lodge for the high estimate they placed upon his services, and assured the brothers that he should ever cherish this kind remembrance of his labors in the lodge. The occasion was a most enjoyable one, not only to the members of the lodge but also to the visiting brothers
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
THE,LEE FAMILY.
The Reunion in Hartford-A Success
 full Affair.

full Affair.
 The Lee family reunion in Hartford yester-
 day was very successful. A large number of members were present. Connecticut was largely represented and many other States, including Ohio, Minnesota New York, Mas sachusetts, Michigan, etc. Only about half dozen from this city were present. After a few preliminary remarks prayer by Rev. c. Russell Lee, of Ontario, and an address of welcome by William Wallace Lee, of Meri- den, the following officers were elected: President-William Wallace Lee, Meri- den.
 Vice presidents-William H. Lee, New York; Andrew F. Lee, Buffalo; Lorenzo F. Lee, ST., New Britain; Richard H. Lee, Spring Hill, Kansas; Hezekiah F. Lee, Bir- mingham, N. Y; William Lee, Marysville, Ohio.
 Secretary-William H. Lee, Tewksbury, Mass.
 Assistant secretaries - Charles Northam Lee, New York.
 Registrar Thomas Gooden Lee, New York.
 Treasurer Charles E. Lee, Rochester, New York
 A hymn, composed for the occasion by Miss Myra Lee Howard of Hartford, was then sung by all present. Letters from absent members were read by William w. Lee, of Meriden, Conn. Several very interesting papers were read by different members; one especially, written by William H. Lee, of Hartford, on the English origin of ] the family was very interesting. At 12:30 o'clock recess was taken for dinner until 1:30 o'clock The closing hymn was written by Edwin N. Address, Chicago, and dedicated to the Lee family gathering. It was sung to the ! tune of "Auld Lang Syne." A prayer was said by Rev. c. Russell Lee l and the benediction pronounced, and the gathering dispersed amid hearty farewells
 It was an occasion of great interest to all present.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
HeIImuth Ladies, College. ,a authorities of HeIlmI1th Ladies',

The authorities of Hellmuth Ladies' col lege, London, Canada, are making arrange ments for an exceptionally great variety of the highest facilities for the next school year, which opens September 18th. The college was founded in 1869, by the Right Reverend Bishop He1lmuth, in order to secure. for young ladies the highest and most practically useful education, laid upon the foundation of sound Protestant principles; and the in stitution has been carried on ever since upon that basis The literary department is thoroughly equipped, and the French Ian guage is taught colloquially, being the spoken language of the college. The musical IenaTtrnent is under the direc- torsIip of W. Waugh Lauder, specially honored pupil of the celebrated Abbe Liszt. The vocal department offers special induce ments and the art school embraces all the studies of the present day, while every att tention is paid to the cultivation of lady-hke and refined tone and character.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
1R1sHrIEN roR RLA1NE.

Organizing a Central Independent
 Ir1sh-American Club Having for Hts
 Object the Election of Elaine and
 Logan.
 large crowd was present at the meeting of the Central Independent Irish American Blaine and Logan club last night. motion was passed that no voters except those ot Irish birth or Irish parentage could become members of the organization: A committee of three from each ward was appointed to act as an organizing committee. A commit tee of three from the Ninth ward reported that they had organized a club in that ward. Over fifty signed the roll of membership. Regular meetings will be held every Tues day evening and the hall will be open every other night as reading room.
 The following officers were elected: Presl- dent, J. Francis Baker; vice president, l.. F. O'Brien; treasurer, Thomas Walsh; secre- tary, J. F. OBrien The club has started of in an excellent manner and the members are very enthusiastic. The club will occupy rooms in the Yale bank building.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Death ofIobnA. Myers.

Mir. John A. Myers, who died Monday af- ternoon at his residence, No. 234 Orange street, was one of our old and well known citizens and for years past had been associ- ated with the railroad and steamboat busi- ness in this city. He leaves many friends who in his death meet with a personal loss and will cherish his memory as that of gen. ial, warm-hearted friend, energetic in busi- ness, firm in his friendship, and wishing well to all. His death was due to compli- cation of diseases. He had been ill for a number of weeks. His age was about 70 years. The funeral takes place this after noon at 4:3O o'clock from his late resi- dence
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Fire Commissioners.

A monthly meeting of the Fire Commis- sioners was held last evening. Charles R. Martin, driver of Engine 2, was granted.9eav of absence from July 31st to September 10th
 Chief Engineer Hendrick was granted leave of absence to attend the annual meeting of the engineers at Chicago which convenes on September 9th.
 Driver Henry C.. How'd of Hose was fined two days pay for going to box 52 in- stead of 523. This is his second offense
 Driver w. P. Hovey of Truck was report ed as going to box 36 when he should have remained at his quarters. His case was laid over until next meeting.
 Applications for positions were received and placed on file as follows: Josiah Gesner to be hoseman; Harvey G. Pond to be hoseman: F. V. Shanley to be substitute hoseman
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
BOARD HEALTH.

One Hundred and Sixty-slx Deaths in
 This City i'm July-One Hundred and
 Nineteen Nuisanees Abated-OtheF
 Business.
 The Board of Health met last evening, Prof. Brewer presiding. A communication was read from Corporation Counsel c. T. Driscon in regard to question of whether section B of the bylaws of the Board oi Health was now in force or not MT. Dris- coll said that the power to pass ordinances to regulate the use of vaults, etc., is vested in the Court of Common Council and there fore the section in question, being passed when the Board of Health had such power, was not now in force.
 The health officer reported 166 deaths dur ing July, about twenty less than July, 1883. Of these seventy were from cholera infantum and seventy-fve from diarrhoeal diseases ot all ages.
 Health Officer c. A. Lindsley introduced g discussion of the question of disinfecting the water-closets on railroad cars. He said that they were often offensive and dangerous. No action was taken.
 Clerk Charles R. Whedon reported that there were one hundred and eighty-six com plaints offered at his office during the past month. Notices had been served in one hun dred and ffty-three cases that were found to be nuisances and one hundred and nineteen abatements had been found by the inspec- tors.
 The Board voted to allow the inspectors car fare when they were on business at re- mote points of the city.
 Dr. s. P. Gilbert appeared before the Board and was sworn in as a member.
 A circular was read from Secretary Charles J. Folger in regard to the revenue steamboat parole and inspection of vessels.
 Bills amounting to S464. S3 were approved
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Democratte CIub meettnrs,

At the regular meeting of the Ingerson phalanx held last night, fifty men responded to the roll-call Little business was done. The election of officers of the association was postponed until the meeting Friday night at Whittelsey's hall and the election of military officers was put. off indefinitely. Some i'll feeling was manifested toward the members of the Mitchell phalanx on account of their leasing Whittelsey's hall ahead of the Ingerson phalanx, but after conference it was decided that both societies should use the hall jointly.
 MT. c. T. Driseol addressed the Mitchell phalanx in Whittelsey's hall. James L Hayes also made brief address. After the meeting the company spent considerable time drill inp
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Married fin Tender Year.,

Daniel J. Canary, the champion fancy bi- cyclist, was married on Monday evening to Miss Sallie Hathaway. Both parties live in Meriden The ceremony was kept secret Canary is only twenty years old and his bride is scarcely seventeen. MT. Canary called on City Clerk Hull for a license Monday afternoon, but as the contracting parties were under age it was refused until the consent of their parents was obtained. That was secured, the license issued and Rev A. H. Hall of the Center Congregational church performed the ceremony. The bride is considered one of the handsomest girls in Meriden. Mir and Mrs. Canary left there last night on an extended bridal tour. He has accepted an engagement with Anthony & FL lis Roller Skating and Bicycle combination, at salary of $125 per week.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
HOsDitaI Notes,

John J. Byrne died at the hospital yester- day of consumption. He was thirty nine years old and his brother, Patrick Byrne, of Carlisle street, will have charge of the flu neral services.
 John w. Clark, eleven years old, residing at Warren Place, Cedar Hill, who was injured several days ago by being crushed by fall ing wall, was taken from his home to the hospital for treatment, an abscess in the stomach having formed since the accident.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

The MeBride.Brad1eyC Case Tried and Continued Until the Next Meeting Six Supernumerarfes Appointed to
 the Regular Force.
 The charges preferred by Roundsman Nc
 Bride against Supernumerary Lyman E. Bradley were tried before the Police Com missioners last evening. The charges state that Bradley was guilty of conduct unbe- coming police officer on the night ot May last, by obstructing Roundsman McBride as he was entering Todd's building on Elm street, to arrest some parties who were sell ing beer without license at dance in the hall. Roundsman Mcbride testified that he was entering the hallway when man seized his right arm and held him back. He turned and saw Supernumerary Bradley grabbing ! him. He ordered him to let go. He replied nothing but, still held on. Mcbride then ierked away. Officer Bicey Beegan testified | that he heard Mcbride calling to some one to I let go of him, but could not see who it was. Officer Orr testified to the same effect, and
 said he saw Bradley standing near Mcbride | after the latter called out, "Let go of me-" MT. Bradley testified that he was | employed to sell tickets ..by the wire draw l CTS who were holding the ball. He stood at | the foot of the stairs when the officers passed ! through the hall, but did not know any of 1 them but Officer Gerard and did not hold any ! of them.
 1 John E. Graham, young man who said he 1 was in the crowd at the foot of the stairs, saw the officers and did not hear anyone | calling out. Officer George Bradley was ill | the party, but did not see his brother there. l Sergeant Schmidt said that in conversa- l tion with Officer. Orr, Orrtold him that he did | not see Bradley.
 l The case was considered in executive ses, l sion, but no decision wes reached owing tc 1 the absence of two witnesses.
 Supernumeraries Deolittle, Meigs, Mani
 Keitel, Donnegan and McDermott were ap ! pointed regular policemen of the third grade
 The application of Edwin c. Burnham fol l a position on the force was received.
 Charges were preferred by Philip Weiss ol
 29 Tyler street against Officer George Waa' for assault and battery on July %. The
 hearing on the charges was postponed untl
 the next meetin The case was ventilated in the City court recently.
 ] Bills were approved as follows: William
 Bohan, $27. .83; D. s. Glenney 6 Son, st
 Western Union Telegraph company, $77
 Jshn H. Kloez, s1.15; Thomas J. Beers
 $49S6; New Haven Baking co-1pany, $4. 72 D. B. Crittenden & Co.,, $s5; Southern N E. Telephone company, $26; Patrick Me
 Dermott, S5.25; Hoggson & Robinson, $l5. 50; pay roll, $S, ,456.9 91.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
NOT AFRAID OF RAIN.

People Who Went to Glen Island Yes-
 terday on Board the John HI. Startn
 Largest Party of the Season.
 Notwithstanding the rain yesterday the John H. Starin took to Glen Island the larg- est party of the season, fully 800 people being on deck when the boat drew away from the dock with her flags hanging limp in the driz- zling rain. The crowd was determined to have good time despite the weather. They thought they could raid the dining halls and sit in the parlors at the island if it was stormy. The boat carried large party of the members of the West Haven Young Peo- ple's Society of Christian Endeavor and their friends. More would have gone had it been good weather. The committee in charge of the West Haven excursionists consisted of w. H. Brown, w. F. Mosher, N. s. Parker, E. A. Leete, A. c. Coe and R. w. Coe. The visiting Odd Fellows of Massachusetts, who came to this city Monday and are members of the Tabor Uniformed Degree camp, of Sherburne Falls and North Adams were also on board the Starin. They were accompa- nied by Odd Fellows from different lodges of this city. Just before the Starin steamed away from the dock special train of ten cars arrived from Meriden, bringing the mem bers of the Methodist Episcopal church and Sunday school of that city to the number of 400, They lost no time in getting aboard of the boat, whose gang plank was cast off promptly on the schedule time, haf-past 8. Rev. J. S Breckenridge, pastor of the church, and Superintendent William H. Stannis of the Sunday school were with the party. The excursion committee were George c. Merriman, Gilbert Rogers and John l.. Rutherford.
 Among those who went to Glen Island were Rev. Thomas E. Gilbert, E. F. Rich ards, Thomas J. Lawton and family, Miss Mira Nickerson of West Haven, Captain Lehr, Orderly Sergeant Ploeger, Julius Her man and Henry Zaph of the Aurora eneamp- ment, MT. and Mrs. Charles Howe,. Chief Captain P. M. Farley, Second Captain George H. Phillips, Third Captain J. M. Pinker- man and B. F. Hathaway, William Bower, w. H. Draper, P. W. Eaton, w. F. Terry, B. E. Wheeler, William Ingraham, Frank E. Eaton and Frank Smith of the North Adams encampment, Fred. Quintard, William Rath- geber and Joseph Miller.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Platnvil1e Camp Meeting.

At the Plainville camp meeting yesterday morning the sermon was by Rev. s. o. Cur tice, of West Haddam, the afternoon sermon by Rev. D. G. Downey, of Windsor. We'd nesday it is expected that Rev. R. s. Parding- ton will preach in the morning at 9:30, Rev. J. S. Breckenridge, of Meriden, at 3:30 p. m., and Rev. w. F. Markson at 7:3O. The pro- gramme arranged for preaching services for the week is most satisfactory. There was a large addition made yesterday to various tents companies, The tents are now nearly all
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Comnnitted Suicide.

In New Britain yesterday Herman Schutlze committed suicide by drowning himself in the reservoir. He had lived in New Britain for 30 years and leaves a married daughter and brother there. He has for many years been working at the Russell and Erwin factory Of late years, however, he has tried to run 8 grocery business, but has not had much 110ndeOt
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06

tHaving been in the drug business for thirty years,'' writes w. c. Field, pharma- cist, of 1,232 Cedar avenue, Cleveland, ..I have had an opportunity to learn the merits lar, and have tried about everything and suffered everything, and nothing did me any good until I took Athlophoros. Then said have found it, and will recommend it to anyone suffering with rheum atism or neu- ralgia. It cannot be recommended too high
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Order of Harugari.

A meeting of representatives of the order of Harugari will be held in Collinsville to-da A special car will carry those who go from New Haven, Ansonia and Bridgeport, on the 7:15 train this morning. Some of those who will go from here are H. Thal, Wiegand Schlein, Selectman George J. Faul- haber, M. Wohlforth, NJ. Faitsch and c. Iosher
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Examining Tenement Hnnaea.

A cOmmlttee rom the Common Council IS to examine the eleven cottage tenement houses on State street, near Neck bridge, be- longing to Milton J. Stewart, with a view to ascertaining whether they are safe for occu- pancy. They are built upon made land and the underpinning of the houses seems frail
 Fire Marshal Kennedy has served notice upon Mr. Stewart not to rent his cottages until they have been pronounced safe
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
BOARD OF SELECTmEN.

A Sick Man to be Sent to Germany Applications for Abatement of Taxes Approval of fBtlls-Other Matters.
 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held last evening Present, Se1ectmen En- glish presiding), Reynolds, Tyler, Treat and Faulhaber.
 John Ruff appeared before the Board and asked that ticket be purchased to Germany for Ludwig Mayhawker, an invalid who is likely to become a charge to the town on ac- count of sickness, he being afflicted with con- sumption. The Board voted to purchase a ticket for the invalid, it appearing to be the most economical course that the town could pursue.
 MT. Tyler, from the committee on abate- ment of taxes, reported that the committee had investigated the matter and they found that the property heretofore had been assess ed too low and it was not assessed at the pres ent time any higher than the land of parties whose land joined Mrs. Ogden. The com mittee could not see their way clear to rec ommend reduction of the taxes and it was voted to give the petitioner leave to with draw. William M. Davis and A. G. White peti- toned for an auctioneer's license. The ap- plication was accepted and placed on file.
 Patrick Ryan applied for an abatement of taxes, which was referred to the appropriate committee.
 Bills were approved as follows: Outside poor, $416.38; roads and bridges, $461. .27; new farm, $77.50; almshouse, $82.50; con struction, $55.50; salaries, S595.80 assessors, $65O. %; general account, $1, ,O52.25.
 It was voted that the west side of South
 Quinnipiac street, between Grand and Mea-
 dow streets be graded and curbed
 on before October 10th, 1884. The
 clerk was directed to notify parties in inter est.
 MT. Faulhaber stated that parties were in
 the habit of excavating in streets in the town
 for the purpose of laying pipes and then
 leaving them in bad condition and he thought
 some method should be adopted to prevent l the same.
 The matter was referred to Town Agent Reynolds to examine the law on the subject and report at the next meeting. Adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Atmeadowsfde Park To-Day

Two races come off at Meadowside park, Milford, to-day at ? p. m. The first is a match race for $50 between H. W. Beebe's r. B. Hamlet and G. W. Chamberlain's b. g. Dandy. The second is for purse of $50 di- vided-$25 to first, $15 to second, $1O to third. G. H. Washburne, Seymour, enters b. g. Boston John; George Thomas, New Haven, enters b. m. Lady Daggett; A. Brad ley, Birmingham, enters blk. m Mary
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
sampson Gold Nr,ne Improvtng.

Letters received from the Sampson gold mine by Meriden parties give glowing re- ports as to the prospects of the mine and say among other things that gold quartz and sul- phurets (also silver beating quartz) in large quantities and some of it very rich has been laid bare by the workings of the last two or three weeks. A letter recently received from G. W. Barnes, of Cleveland, says that rich vein of gold has been struck.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-06
Exonerated by the Jury,

The German, Hyer, who accidentally shot Sands Woolsey in Greenwich Sunday morn ing, was discharged from all blame by the
 grand juror, Henry w. Fitzgerald, and Cor
 oner Frank L. Holt, of Bridgeport The
 scene of the shooting was not far from where man was shot about six months ago by his brother