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Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
Personal.
General William A. Aiken and family are

General William A. Aiken and family are
 at Pleasant Park for the season.
 Mr. w. H. Hoyt, of the firm of Hoyt Bros.
 Co.,, planters, shippers and wholesale dealers
 in native oysters in this city, and MT. An drew Mclean, sail for Liverpool July 17th, on the steamer City of Richmond.
 The Hon. Charles Parker, of Meriden, left Thursday for Block Island, where he will re- main for some weeks.
 Henry Nichols, of Bridgeport, was elected in Boston Thursday to the board of direc- tors of the New England Trap Shooters as societion.
 Ebenezsr Wheeler, well known manufac- 1 turer, died at Lisbon Wednesday. Ex-Governor c. R. Ingersoll is confined to his house by indisposition.
 Professor D. Cady Eaton aud party are at the Ocean View Hotel, Block Island. Conductor Jonathan Knowles, formerly a favorite on the Shore Line express, has I opened an elegant restaurant on Westminster | street in Providence. Rev. T. s. Samson, of this city, has bsen | elected correspondent secretary of the Con- l necticut Baptist Bible School union and F. A. Betts, of this city, sec retary. OIin L. Warner, the sculptor whose latest ! handiwork is the Buckingham statue. was the son of Methodist minister and was born at West Sufield, Conn, in 1844. He worked as telegrsphist six years to get money to | study the sculptor's art in France. His life till within 8 few years has been a continual l struggle with poverty. Now he has been recognized and honored and is on the road l to wealth.
 The Rev. MT. Bushnell has accepted the call to the Fairfield Congregational church at Wilton.
 Rev. 0. W. Park of the Howard avenue church exchanges on Sunday with Rev. Joel s. Ives, pastor of the Stratford Oongrega- tional church.
 Mrs Munson Hinman, of New Orleans, is visiting with her parents. Mir. and Mrs. John- son Bristol in Milford, after an absence of several years She is accompanied by her daughter.
 Mrs. E. L. Mitchell, of South Britain, is at West Haven shore with Rev. Mir. Bryant's family.
 Lieut. Gov. Sumner, acting Governor of the State in Governor Walters absence, will oficiate in that capacity at Middleto8n's cen~ tennial on Monday.
 Hon. John T. Wait, M. O., of Norwich who has just returned home from Washing ton, is in fine health, and the Bulletin seems to think that fighting the Democrats in Con- gress agrees with him.
 MT. Frank Shepard of Greenwich has sold his ho use and land on Maple avenue in tba town to Miss Isabella DeGrass of Bloomfield, New Jersey, for $16, 600. She will not take possession at once
 MT. Beers. the photographer a few days ago took photographs of Capt. Traynor, the ocean navigator, and his dog, and the pictures are in great demand.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
Rts FtnaneIal Situation.

At the trial of A. L. Booth in Naugatuck he refused to enter a plea, and his counsel entered plea of not guilty and the examina- tion proceeded. He was charged with forg- ing the names of different persons in checks of various amounts. The evidence was con- elusive and Booth was bound over under $500 te the next term of the Superior court. He vas brought to New Haven jail. and will be returned to Birmingham to-day for examins- lion on the H. B. Peek fraud On Thursday another cheek came to light. one for $1O in tbe possession of J. H. Floyd From cor respondence found in Booths office, it is as- certained that while agent for the Domes- t;c Sevino Machine company in Hartford, he embezzled S2o1.75, and that he also appro- priated to his own use two machines valued at se1 50. and that the company has for sona lime threatened to prosecute him. Postmaster Clark received telegram from City Marshal Hamilton. of springaeld, Mass, thouoht he has been operating in that viein- fly.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
LOCAL NEWS.
RrTaR MantIOm.

Brief Mention.
 The Milford Democracy fired guns last evening over the nominations.
 Ex-Pol1ceman Hemingway is in town and many old friends are glad to see him.
 Buffalo Bills great ''Wild West" show will be given at Charter Oak Park, July 3Oth and 31st.
 The Rufae store will sell to-day few hun fail to get one to-day.
 Captain William G. Dickinson will speak on temperance in the Howard avenue M. E. church Sunday evening.
 At s. O. Northrop's art store, GOT Chapel street, may be found some fine portraits of Blaine and Logan very cheap.
 Patrick Foley, Hartford man, took nap on bridge in that city yesterday and rolled of. Be fell 20 feet and was badly hurt.
 Rev. MT. Puriioy, of North Carolina. will preach at the Cedar Hill mission at hslf-past ly residing in this city.
 The very fine display of fruit yesterday at R. w. Mills, 3s2 State street, attracted much attention. Parties wishing to order fruit will do we'll to see the display.
 Postmaster Clark, of Birmingham, received this week from the sheriff of LitchfieId conn ty'the $10O reward offered for the capture of Higgins, the escaped burglar.
 There will be preaching as usual at English Hall Sunday evening at half-past seven. Pre- ceding the meeting an open air meeting will be held on the Green at quarter-past six.
 Among the ancient relics brought out in consequence of MiddIetewn's 8 centennial is the old Ward bible, the first ore brought to that settlement and which has ever been in the Ward family.
 The popular steamer Ivernia. which has been put in fine order, can be hired for pic- nics, excursions and fishing parties or moon- light trips Address J. E. Bishop x Co.,, 293 North Front street. Fair Haven. See adv.
 The grand picnic of the Church of the Messiah takes place July 15, if stormy next fair day. Thomss' orchestra will furnish the music. The picnic will be attended by many friends Tickets at MT. Lambs, G99 Chapel street See adv
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
West Haven.

R,.trss. at the Shors-TaIk On the Sub-
 Iect-The Next Town EIectIOn-The
 Boafmen and Their Passengers.
 Business at the shore is generally good and
 visitors at the shore are numerous. The
 grand daily rush from the city will soon be-
 gin. The weather of the past week or two
 having been moderately cool has not driven
 people to the shore, but the conductors say
 wait till the sweltering days come and the csrs
 will be crowded to overhowing. The boat
 men, as every summer, are at the Rock and
 at HoWes' with their swift sailing sharpies
 ready to take passengers out for sail upon
 the briny deep. To visitors at the shore from up country 8 sail on the Sound is 8 great treat, and the boatmen say that the
 percentage of this class of patrons who pat. ronize the boats is much larger than the per centage of city people who do likewise. The boatmen are most frequently asked by patrons to take them out to New Haven's
 breakwater and the thew light" and this
 round trip gives the patrons about six mile sail.
 Concerning 'tno license" in West Haven old residents and persons familiar with the l shore say that the effect already has been an improvement ID GQ0 way OL QuASG duu OAAoA' and that it is noticeable that more ladies | visit the shore. They claim that the patron age of restaurants and shore houses has not | suffered by it, but has really gained and that | business is better this year than last; also | that if no license is maintained few years that the Rock will gain n any per cent. fnan- oiaIly and otherwise. On the other hand there are highly influential gentlemen who advocate that this is free country, and that | no license will work detriment to the Rock ! eventually. The license question will eSi- dently be live topic in the borough just be- | fore the next meeting time comes around Business at the skating rinks is very good ! Hoves' rink is lively with people and skaters | ard Iookers-on, with parents and young | folks every afternoon and evening. Mir | Howes has met with such encouragement thai he has decided to have orchestra in at
 tendance every Monday. Wednesday and ! Friday evenings, rain or shine.
 A party which will number 400 or 500 peo ! pie will visit Howes' restaurant and waiting | rooms on the 23d of this month from Hol ! yoke, Massachusetts. They will bring { brass band.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12

HUMPHREY STREET CoNGREGATIoNAL CHURCH. There will be preaching morning and evening as ugus Rev. H. 8. Bray, pastor.
 UNITED CHURCH.-Preaching by Rev. L. V. Spring D. D., of the Kansas University in the morning at 10:3O a. n., and in the evening at 7:30 p. m. FIRsr BAPTIST BRANCH ScHooL.-82 Nash street. Sabbath school at 3 p. m. Preaching in tue even- ing st 7:3O by Rev. P. R. Bacon, of Dwight Place church. Place corner of George street.)-Preaching morning
 and evening by the pastor Rev.Dr. J. O. Peck, D. D. | ADVENT CHURCH Beers treet.l-sociaI meeting in
 the morning 4 at io;So preschi1g hi at sso ras and Mass. All are welcome Seats free.
 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Cwooster Placel.-Preach ing in the morning by the pastor, Rev. " H. But | rick. Sabbath school and young mems Bible class at l2 ID. Praise and prayer service at 2 p, m. ! HOWARD AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
 ferd sr will preach at ioso sT m Sunday echool at 245. Evening service in the chapel at 7:30 p. DAVENPORT CHURCH twooster square)-The pas l tor, T. 0. Messrye, will preach in the morning at
 to every body in the e7eLing from to 8. Strangers l invited.
 CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH, Universalist Orange street. Elm)-Rev. Seden Gilbert, of Little
 Falls N Y, will preach morning and evening at the
 usual hours of worship. Sunday school at 12 o'clock All welcome. ST. JOHN STREET M. E. CHURoH.-'.A church in
 the house,, will be the subject of Rev. A. H. wyatts
 sermon in St. John street M. E. church at 1O:3O a.
 Bible school 1915 and praise service at 7:15 D. Everyt ody made welcome.
 FIRST M. E. CHURcH.-Rev. Daniel A. Goodsen D. D , pastor. Divine service at 1O:SO, 2:3O and 7:9O The pastor will preach morning and evening. Subject for evening, "ODe case of contentrent" :" Bible study at 2:So p. Young peoples meeting at 6:SO p.
 THE HAVEN MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH (Sperry street )-Thomas H. Johnson, pastor. Preaching st 1O:3o Sabbath school anniversary at 1:30 D. At p. preaching, subject; 1.-The Christian it's binding obligation and the reason why' At 730 D. m. the same subject continued. You cordially invited to attend these services. CHURCH THE HOLY SPIRIT-(Second Univer- sslist) Davenport avenue, corner of Ward street.
 Rev. Phoebe A. Hanaford, pastor Services at 10:sO and 7:3O. Sunday school at noon Morning subject,
 (Gen. xiii 8, g Agreeiug to differ. Evening, (First Peter, 1, 7;) Better than gold'' All invited dially. Also to conference meeting Tuesday leg. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Chapel and York sreets)-services 1O:30 and 7:30 The pas tor will preach morning and evening. Other
 meetings usual during the day The pulpit of this
 church will be supplied during the pastor vacation
 follows: Sunday, July 20th. Rev. Emory J. Haynes,
 Brooklyn, N. r.; Sunday. July 27th, Rev. T. Edwin
 Brown D. D., Providence, R. Sunday, August Srd, to
 be dsunday, August 10th Rev. O. D. w. Bridge
 man, D. D., New York; Sunday, August 17th. Rev. F.
 H. Kerfoot, D. D.. Brooklyn, N Y.; Sunday, August
 24th, Rev. F. H. Kerfoot, D. D., Brooklyn N Y; Sun
 day. August 31st Rev. T. Edwin Brown, D. D ,Provi-
 dence, R. I.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
Two Italians Killed.

Confusion and Dsath On the Rail
 Before Two Approaching Tratns-The
 Bodies Taken To WaIIfngfOrd and
 Then Brought To This City.
 The Italian community in this city re- ceived a severe shock yesterday afternoon. and before evening the representatives of the sunny land sWarmed about the morgue in the basement of the City Hall where lay the mangled bodies of two Italian workmen, who had been killed yesterday on the track of the Consolidated railroad in Hamden. The names of the. killed persons are Antonio Inzero, aged 35, and Andrea Cristello. aged %. They were working in the brickyard belonging to Edward Davis, the first brickyard on the line of the road out of the city. It was their cus- tom to return to this city, where they live, every evening. Last night they proceeded to walk down the track. They had proceed ed not more than 100 yards from the brick yard before the up passenger train that leaves this city at 5:55, Conductor Loomis, came bowling along. and down freight also. Both trains whistled considerably. and the Italians became confused, and one got on one track and one on the other. The result was that both were struck, thrown high in the air and instantly killed. Inzero had his left leg broken, terrible gash in his face and other bad bruises. Cristello's right leg was broken and he was bruised badly. The accident was seen by several of their feliow-workmen and by members of the Grays who were prac- Using at their rife range near by. John Morse, engineer of the passenger train, stopped his engine, and the dead bodies were taken to Wsllingford, where they were left at the depot and Dr. McGee, of Wallingford, summoned. The bodies were then taken on the White Mountain express, which reaches here at 7:O5, to this city and were conveyed by Depot Policeman Kennedy and Henry Higgins to the morgue- Cor oner Bollman was notified. He held a preliminary examination. but owing to the absence of the engineers and firemen of the trains by which the men were struck, little could be learned of the affair. Superintendent Henney tele, raphed for those parties and they will be examined by the cor oner at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Inzero had been in this country about a year and has worked nearly all that time at the brick yard. He lived East street. Cristello lived at 191 Hamilton street and had only been in this country about two months. They have many scquaintances here who were anxious to view their remains last even- inp.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
Fire In the Annex.

About l o'clock this morning bright light was seen in the direction of Steamboat wharf. An investigation revealed the fact that it was house owned by Mrs. Munson on the East Haven shore, and located short distance below Tomlinson's bridge near the oil works. The house was burned to the ground. It was occupied by George Young, who worked for the Oandee Rubber Go. in this city. MT. Young and his family were absent at the time, and his furniture was a total loss. The property with ..the oil works had recently been attached, and it is sup posed that the fire was the work of an in- cendiary. It was only through great efforts of the neighbors that the oil works were saved from burning.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
A.tempted Suicide in Ansonta.

The wife of James Shannon, brakeman on the De rby railroad, and living ia Ansonia, attempted suicide Wednesday night by throw ing her self into the river there. Shannon claims that his wife has been unfaithful to him and their domestic relations have been for some time very unpleasant. She met him when the midnight train arrived Thurs day night and said if he did not go home with her she would throw herself into the river. He refused to go, and walking to the river she carried out her threat Her cries were heard by two young men who rescued her. Dr. Blodgett was called and after re- storatives were applied the woman was taken to her home. The doctor was of the opinion that the woman must have been drug ced in some way. Her husband still declares that he will not live with her or have any thing more to do with her.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
Temporarily Insane.

Last night while laboring under a tempo rary fit of insanity, young man named Ed ward w. Haynes roamed down Grand street with violin under his arm. He was bare headed and without coat or vest and on meet ing the Democratic procession marched along with them until they came to Church street. Here some young men took him out of the crowd and into Spaulding's drug store Officers Rice and Nichols were called and took the young man to the station house. Haynes works at Shows, corner of Chapel and Church streets, and is subject to these mild forms of insanity
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
At Pawaon Park.
Annual Picnic of Christ Church Sunday
 ReEa0UI

Annual Picnic of Christ Church Sunday
 School.
 The annual picnic of the Christ church Sunday school was held at Pawson Park yes- terday. The party, comprising about 300, was carried to the park by the steamer Phila- deIphia. Upon arriving at the grounds the well filled baskets were soon unloaded and the entire party soon appeased their appe- tites which the delightful sail had sharpened. After dinner the party separated, some roam ing about the sandy beach, others enjoying a skate in the new rink. About six o'clock the party boarded the steamer and were soon bounding over the water towards home. On the sail up the Sound the excursi onists were treated to some very fine singing by Miss Austin and Miss Foster. The party reached Belle dock about 7:3O after 8 very delightful sail All were well pleased with the trip and all agree that Pawson Park is one of the coolest and most pleasant places one car spend a day.
 Among those present were: M Ensign MT Fl Kirby, Mr Frank Lindsley, MT Ed ward Todd and family. Mr Henry Hale anG family, Mir Walter Oviatt, Mir Afford Todd W H Beecher, Glennie Ensign, Ida Ensign Hattie Kirby, Hattie Evans, Emma Francis Miss Leek, Miss Camp, Mrs Lindsley, tn Misses Rich, Mrs Birdsey Warner, Mrs J I l Joyce, MT E Edwards, MT H A Knigbt anG family and MT George Gladden. and family.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
The Carpat E.ntars-

The mother of the "buffalo buzz" that voracious carpet eater which appears in Nor wich this season in greater numbers than ever before, is small, inoffensive looking beetle, dark brown in color, and is always to be seen about the room where the grubs are found eating. The father of these pests is little smaller than his partner and in dress is perfect Beau BrummelI, carrying fanciful patterns, white, orange and crimson, upon his back The war should be made upon the beetles which appear in March. Benzine generously applied to carpets and upholstered furniture infested will put an end to the rav- ages of the grub
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
A Pleasant Affair.

very pleasant entertainment was given at the residence of Rev. G. s. McNeille, rec tor of the South church in Bridgeport, on Thursday evening. The Alvord place, the pastors residence, is one of the plessantest residences in Bridgeport. There was large attendance. The grounds were beautifully illuminated by locomotive headlights, Chinese lanterns and the full moon. The supper tables were provided with the best edibles obtainabIe, and were patronized constantly by large crowds. The attractiveness and attention of the lady walters were most ac- ceptable to the visitors at the supper boards. A fine exhibition of fireworks was given.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
The Steamer PhiIadeIphts

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Will you kindly correct an article in last nights Register, which states that the steam CT Philadelphia struck rock off Branford Point House yesterday? Such was not the case, neither did she come in close proximity to one. What is more, such thing is very unlikely to happen. On board the PhiIadel- phia are three of our best known local pilots, who do not ''guess" but 'tknow'' where they are going. At Money Island dock our only difficulty has been experienced, owing to the dangerous reefs about there, although no trouble has occurred from them, but after much deliberation have decided it best for the safety uf our passengers and steamer to discontinue landing at that place. At all other landings the depth of water is much more than sufficient for our steamers draught. Yours very truly,
 F. W. HINMAN
 Comnandinp Steamer PhiladeIpbia
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
A Large Oak

On the Stony Gutter road near Danbury is white oak tree that is the largest known in Conn ecticut by anyone in that vicinity. It is the handsomsst oak therea bouts, and it is likely it has no superior (perhaps no equal) in the State. It's height is in the neighbor- hood of 100 feet. The circumference of the trunk is g feet; the circumference at the first limb is 13 feet. The spread of it's branches is 83 feet. Its age is estimated at 200 years. The tree stands on the land of George Downs. It Is out of sight on any line of travel, and may be said to be wasting it's beauty
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
R'atne Knights.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Now that the times are drifting into po- litical organizations and torchlights and music will be among the lively things of the coming contest. will some public-spirited citizen get up club of ''BIaine Knights?', In many western cities they are organizing composed of the best citizens. The uniform is jacket resembling those worn by the knights of old, helmet and plume and spear or lance with pennant. As Blaine is called the "Plumed Knight" the uniform is very appropriate. Who will start the Blaine Knights7 Cost of uniform five dollars.
 REprRTTcAN
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
Todd's Block Sold

Todd's block, corner of State and Elm streets, has been sold to Harry G. Thomp- son by the Chelsea Savings bank of Norwich, for about $50, 1000. Mir. Thompson manu- factures sewing machines. The property in. cludes four story brick building and two adjoining dwelling houses on Elm street. The block was built about fifteen years ago and is said to have cost, exclusive of the val- ue of the land, $50 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
A Schooner With n u,storv

The fine three masted schooner Robert Morgan, of New Haven, which went high and dry ashore on the beach of Atlantic City in the great gale of January, 1883, is at anchor in the harbor, having inst discharged her cargo of coal at AlJyn's point. While lying on the sands at Atlantic City the vessel was paying gretty good dividend, having been rented out in tenements and lots for hotels, dining saloons, barrooms, photograph gallery, etc. The Morgan will sail to-day for Georgetown, D. C., to load with coal for this poEt.-New London Day, 1Ith.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
ufIaine ImDrOVements.

The Blackman house. Church street, which stood next above MT. Justus S. Hotchkiss' residence, has been demolished and work is in progress for the erection of handsome dwelling on it's site.
 The new resideene of Mir. Noble;s. Bishop, jr., of the firm of Foskett & Bishop, on Or ange street near Humphrey, is closed in and roofed and the interior work is now being finished. It is of attractive design.
 Prof. Mixter's handsome new residence on Edwards street is fast approaching compile tiou
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
IustnlIation of Officers.

Last evening Court Guiding Star, O F, in>taIled their officers in their court room, corner of Church and Grown streets, as fol- lows:
 c R, Martin Clark; R, Peter Rourke; ", Harry Pitt; W, John Gurran; s B, W Coates; P 0 E, John Coleman; s, M P Sullivan; F s. George H Chrisman; treasur- CT, John J Flynn. The installing officers were James Farrell and James Healey. A fine banquet followed the installation.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-07-12
Wards Property at Stamford.

Ferdinand Wards property in Stamford will be sold at auction this morning. Ward owns fine place at Strawberry Hill and all but tae household furniture will go under the hammer. A valuable grey horse, once owned by Wards former partner, General Grant, dozen carriage horses and Shetland ponies, several donkies. cattle, vehicles, farming utensils and land are among the articles to be disposed of and they will be sold cheap probably.