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Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
GEE FOR BLOCK ISLAND.
The Race of the New Haven Yacht Club Around Block Island and Return.

The Race of the New Haven
 Yacht club Around Block Island
 and Return.
 The club house of the New Haven Yacht club was a scene of unusual hustle and activ- ity yesterday afternoon preparatory to the start of the yachts on the much-talked-of race around Block Island. AS witnessed from the water the club house had the ap- pearance of some gay seaside hotel, the bright costumes of many ladies mingling with the blue coats of the ftjolly yachtsmen" adding to the picture. But few rods off were the yachts with their white sails flap ping in the wind or gracefully filling out as they tackled here and there, as if limbering up preparatory to their long cruise. The start was announced for o'clock and short ly before this time the yacht Zephyr, Vice Commodore Mr. George E. Dudley, carrying MT. C. M. Peck, judge at the start and finish, and Timekeeper L. A. Elliott, dropped an chor on the east side of the channel opposite Canal dock. The start was from an imaginary line from Canal dock to the Zephyr. The weather looked uncertain and to many very bad. A heavy fog bank was lowering to the southward and eastward as if waiting to embrace the oncoming innocent 1aet If it remained there it must have rec oenized some old acquaintances, as many an old Jt.as well as many plucky young ones were numbered among the crews and many of them have cut their way through such ei- ements before. With admirable promptness the guns for the start sounded across the water and with it the whole fleet seemed to be endowed with life and filling away with a good breeze bearing southeast they started on their course in the following order:
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
Caught and Drowned by an Octopus.

Caught and Drowned by an Octopus.
 From the San Diego (Cal9 Sum-
 In our harbor lie 8 number of Chinese the coast of lower California. The Chinese who sail from this port fishing are quite diff ferent from the Mongols who run laundries. Sun-burnt they are and look almost as bronzed as Modoc Indians. A Sun represen- tative had talk with one of them recently, named Hoy Kee, who seemed to be intelli- gent and speaks English rather fairly, and elicited the news that on their last trip they lost one man. It occurred down at Ballenas Bay, below Abrejos Point, on the coast of lower California about four hundred miles south of San Diego. They were engaged in gathering the abalone, the beautiful shell States One of the men whose first trip this was strayed away from the rest, it being the lowest point of the tide, which was com mencing to run in with big breakers. It seems that this. Chinaman, standing bare legged with the water up to his knees, was surprised at being caught by one of his legs by an immense octopus, or, as our informant called it. devil-fsh, and in 8 second he was tripped over, drawn out into deep water and drowned before the rest of the Chinamen re- alized what was the matter with their fellow shell gatherer The boats of the Chinamen were high up on the beach, and when they were got into the water no trace could be seen of the missing man. Several days af- terward his remains hoated ashore in 8 hor- rible state of mutilation. The octopus from the description of him, must have been a monster, each arm measuring about ten feet. Our informant said his junk expected to leave to-day for the lower California coast in search of abalone shells and fish, but will not touch at Ballenas Bay, of which he and the other Chinamen have 6 superstitious dread owing to the loss of the Chinaman there during the last trip.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
Personal

Governor Harrison and family went to Block Island yesterday where they will spend the summer.
 Mr. William Patterson, of J. N. Adam & Co.,, sails next Saturday for Scotland to be absent until September.
 Mr. J. S. Porter, of 38 Hillhouse avenue, is stopping at Blanford, Mass.
 City Attorney Cable has returned from a ten days vacation passed in central New York.
 L. L. Camp, principal of Dwight school, is at the Ocean House, Newport, R.. l., for few weeks.
 Emanuel Lyons, son of F. Lyons, the deal CT in dry goods, is now enjoying trip in the West. He expects to remain away until Sep tember 1st and will visit Chicago, St. Panl, Minneapolis and other cities.
 President Watrous of the Consolidated road will soon take vacation. One of his children is ill with the scarlet fever. He will take trip to Maine for the improve ment of his health.
 At Block Island, Ocean View Hotel, are: John English, Mrs. D. Cady Eaton, the Misses Trowbridge and l.. P. Trowbridge. Mrs. H. B. Harrison and maid, Arthur s. Osborne, Mrs. E. B. Bishop, E. P. Merwin and wife, E. P. Merwin, jr., Oracle Merwin and J. B. Robertson, of this city.
 Arthur H. Ryder, receiving clerk of the Hartford freight office, has recently been promoted to the position of waymaster at the Union depot.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08

A shower of parting verbal salutes were hurled at the departing crews and occasion ally sober thought would cast dark shad- ow across the face of someone who recogniz- ed disappearing friend, and briny tear or a raindrop was seen to trickle down the weather-beaten countenance of ex-Commo- dore Scranton as the last letter on the stern of the Acme faded out of sight.
 Passing the Light the Ariadne was leading, followed by the Rajah, Rival and Happy Thought. The Stranger and Vixen took the inside course, being smaller crafts, and made a gair. on the large boats which went direct ly out into the Sound. The Roamer was working hard to keep in sight, but the latest report from her crew was that "we're going round if it took month." ~
 The arrangements of the regatta commit tee were carefully carried out.
 The code of signal numbers to be sounded at the island in case the weather is thick with the colors of each yaoht are as follows Ariadne, 31, green, white, red and white; Wild Pigeon, B, green, red and white; Ra- iah, 21, green and red star; Rival, g, red and green; Happy Thought, 23, white, green, red; Flora, "A, green, white, aa green ea belle, 26, green and red; Roamer, 2, white , Vixen. 3, red; Anita, 4, green; Acme, 5, red and white; Stranger, 6, red and blue. Three points of observation have been designated on Block Island, viz.: first, west end of isl and; second, lighthouse southeast point of island; third, weather bureau signal station, which is connected by wire with mainland. The yacht signals are to be answered by rockets from the stations, and the non-ap- pearance of rockets calls for repetition of signals The judges are: James Gallagher; jr, judge at the turning point, Block Island; E. F. Mansfield, accompanying fleet on flag ship Rajah; c. M. Peck, judge at the start and finish; timekeepers, L. A. Elliott, Chas A Maynard
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
rtr.t or the seaaon.

The steamer John H. Starin made her first trip of the season to Glen Island yesterday morning and quite large crowd took advan- tage of the trip to visit the island. No in- toxicating liquors are sold on the island and everything possible for the ease and comfort ot the passengers is well looked after by the managers Captain McA1lister, who is well liked by all who know him, had charge of the boat. Thomas orchestra rendered music during the sail and A. F. Waltzinger fur nished refreshments. These excnrsio,,s which are very popular with the people in this and surrounding towns who want a quiet, pleasant sail on good boat, occur twice week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. the boat leaving this city at 830 a. m. and re- turning about 7:45 p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
LOCAL NEWS.
m~sae Mention.


 For vour summer vacation buy a trunk or satchel of Brooks & Co.,, matters, Chapel, cor ner State.
 The yacht Oracle with party of young gentlemen on board arrived off Brantord Point last evening and the party took supper at the Branford Point House.
 Charles Dohel, the man who was hurt by falling block of coal at Canal dock Monday was yesterday removed to the hospital to have the wounds on his head better taken care of.
 Tbera will be a regular communication of Wooster lodge, F. and A. M., this evening Business of importance is to come before the lodge and all the members who can should be present.
 The order of United American Mechanics have largely signed petition asking the Court of Common Council to erect liberty ,ole on the Green. Over 400 names are signed to it..
 The Caledonians are making extensive preparations for their picnic at Savin Rock on August 1. Numerous prizes, both cash and medals, are offered to the contestants in the different games.
 The tennis tournament given by the Lawn club at Litchfeld will begin tomorrow morning. The tournament is private one and entries are by invitation only. but are not confined to the State.
 St. Johns Episcopal church and Sunday school hold their annual picnic at Pawson Park Friday, July 10, unless stormy, in which case they go Saturday. The steamer leaves Belle dock at 10 a. m.
 The George street M, E. church picnics at High Rock tomorrow. The German M. E. church of this city picnics at High Rock on July F. The Second Congregational church, Fair Haven, picnics there on July 16.
 Mrs. Sanford Hawkins, of Milford, died suddenly Monday afternoon, few hours af- ter giving birth to son, which still lives. Mrs. Hawkins condition was not considered dangerous until within few hours of her death.
 Dr. w. w. Baldwin and wife have returned to Ansonia from Florence, Italy, where the years and will remain during the summer in America. A sister of Mrs. Baldwin, Miss Colburn, came with them.
 John Eckle, bartender for A. c. Traeger, while walking down Church street yesterday morning found $165 scattered along the side walk in front of E. G. Osborn's hat store and afterwards returned it to the owner, Vice Principal J. D. Whitmore of the High school it being part of the $195 lost by Mrs. Whit more that morning. Eckle received $1O for his honesty.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
New Haven Directorv.

The New Haven Directory for 1ss5-6, just out, reflects much credit upon the publishers, Messrs. Price, Lee & Co.,, both for it's typo graphical appearance and the general excel fence of the publication. It as usual con- tains large amount of standard useful in formation regarding societies and corpora tions and public institutions, the city, town and State governments in their various branches, also regarding schools, churches of all denominations, railroads, banks, the cen sus, the United States government, the col IeRe and many other subjects. The number of names in the directory of last year was 34, AS; names erased in preparing the pres snt issue 4,371; names added in preparing this issue 5,3S0, gain of 1,O09, making 35, ,452 names in this years issue The Messrs. Price, Lee & Co. have issued larger number of copies of the directory than usual, but the demand for them already indicates that the edition will soon be exhausted.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
ROARD OF sELEcTMEN.

MT. Dunmss Grand List BOOk-A Gift
 of $I.OOO From President BaWsOn
 of the Water Company Toward a
 ssBread Fundss-Mr. DaWsOnss Let.
 ters
 At meeting of the Board of Selectmen held last evening Selectman Tyler presided. The petition for fencing the Mansfield prop erty on South Quinnipiac street was referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges. J. w. Wood, of IA Howard avenue, ap- peared before the Board and said he had built fence between his yard and that of his neighbor and he wanted his neighbor to nav for it. The matter was referred to the Committee on Fences.
 The clerk of the Board was instructed to offer Assessor Dunn in the presence of wit nesses $2O legal tender for the grand list book for 1884, that being the price of the book.
 salectmen Klenke, Beecher and Brown ,,a,s annointed a committee to look after the renairs on the Quinnipiac bridge.
 .Iohn Rowe and Henry Copperthwalte were appointed special constables in the Annex
 The following letter from Henry A. Daw- son. president of the New Haven Water
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
Amusement Notes.

Bunnell's Museum will close this evening after very successful season, to reopen Au- gust 29 The three-act comedy "A Russian Honeymoon" will be presented at the muse um this afternoon and evening. During the summer the interior of the house will be en- tirely remodeled and everything done by the managers for the comfort of their patrons. The museum will reopen on Monday, August 29, but it is not as yet decided what company will play the opening week. The Corinne Opera company is booked for the museum the week of September IA
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08

F. NJ. Brown & Co.,, at their great July sale, commencing, Wednesday July 9th, at a. m, will sell dry goods at the lowest prices ever known in the history of the dry goods trade of New Haven. The public will remember that in our previous sales we sold some goods so low that it was hardly worth taking the price asked for the goods and ended by our giving them away. We may do equally or more extravagant things at this sale. This will be sale long to be re- membered Forenoon purchases advised and avoid the rush of the afternoon.
 cases good prints will be sold at Sc. per yard.
 50 pieces dress ginghams will be sold for 5c per yard; goods worth 121ac.
 50 pieces dress lawns at 4c. per yard.
 10 pieces 54-inch Turkey red damask at 25c; worth 40c. per yard.
 All bleached and brown cottons will be sold at agents prices.
 F. M Brown 6 Go. will sell at their July sale, beginning Wednesday, summer silks at 0So
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
Harmony Lodge, \. o. O. F.

At meeting of Harmony lodge No. 5, I. o. OF, held last evening MT. John Tinkey, noble grand of the lodge for the past year, retired from office and was presented by the lodge with past grand's regalia and jewel. MT. Philip Pond finely made the presentation speech, to which MT. Tinkey ably responded. MT. Tinkey has proved himself to be one Of the best and most efficient officers the lodge has ever had. The gifts, which were very handsome, were obtained in New York yes terday by J. P. Forbes, of Allingtown, and MT. Ostrander, of this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
ur. Carver And EIts show.

Dr. Carver's Wild West show is broken up and the McAfferty brothers are trying to get reduced rates of transportation ih order that the Indians and cowboys may get back to Texas. At last accounts Dr. Carver was still in jail at willimantic filling & Webb of this city, who are counsel for Buffalo Bill, say that he intends to push the matter to the full extent of the law. They also say that some interesting facts will come out very soon. Ex-Judge Blydenburgh will defend Dr. Carver in the suit which is returnable here in September.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
A..anItW With q Knife.

Michael Kelleher and Thomas Ellis, who live in the same tenement on Hill street, got in fight yesterday afternoon over some small matter, during which Ellis, who was drunk, took large jack-knife from his pock- ct and drew the blade across Kelleher's throat, cutting him badly, but not deep. Roth men were arrested.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
om.,.1v,.,t O. II. A. MI.

The State board of officers of the o. U. A. M. will pay an official visit to Garfield coun- cil No IA, of this city, this evening. There will be initiation and a collation. will be served. Garfield council is the largest coun- oil in the State, numbering 243 members, and has only been instituted seventeen months; has $55O at interest, about $2OO in it's treasury and is adding new members nearly every meeting night
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY. 

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
 WASHINGTON, D. c. July 8, 1SSS-1 AM For New England, warmer, generally fair wealth er except on the immediate coast occasional local rains, warmer variable, light winds, generally southerly.
 For the Middle States, slightly warmer talr weather, variable winds, occasional hgn1 locai rains. weather is indicated for New England and the Atlantic coast.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
Beard of HeaIth-Barnum & Roots
 E~etorv

Professor Brewer presided at the meeting of the Board of Health held last evening. As there was not quorum no business was done, but several parties were heard in re- gard to the smoke and gases escaping from the chimneys of the foundry of Barnum & Root on Whitney avenue. MT. Barnum ap- peared and said he would make the chimneys three feet higher if desired.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
VOL. LII.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Wednesday, July g, 1883.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Blankets-F. M. Brown 6 Go. Bunnell's Museum Poetry-George W. H. Hughes. Clearing Out Sale-F. M. Brown & Co., Ely's Cream Balm-At Druggists. Fans-Henry Plumb. For Rent-Furnished Rooms-Franklin For Sale-House-T. G. Sloan & Son. Goods Delivered at the Shore IN. A. Fullerson' Hunt s Remedy-At Druggists. Lowest Prices-F M Brown & Co. Monster Clearing Sa1e-J. N Adam & Co. Notice to the People-F. M Brown & Co. Paper and Envelopes-G.J J. Moffatt Report-N H. County National Bank. Report-Merchants' National Bank.
 Report-National Tradesmen's Bank. Tremendous Cut-Monson & Carpenter. Wanted-Harness StitcheF-39 Orange Street Wanted-Managers-1 Orange Street. Wanted -Situation-Hotel Converse. Wanted-S -Situation-119 Orange Street. Wanted -Situation-119 Orange Street Wanted-S -Situation-7 Hine Place. Wooster Place.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
co11age Street Cburch Picnic.

About 300 people enjoyed the picnic of the College street Congregational church yester- day at High Rock Grove. All had fine time Rev. Dr. McLane, wife and sons ac- companied, also the superintendent, MT. Holmes. The day was all that could be de- sired. Much diversion was had over the races and games among the young folks.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
company, was presented to the members of the Board:
 OFFICE OF THE NEW HAVEN WATER COMPANY, NE" HAVEN, CONNECTICUT .o ,sos


 'AN' oo't'Ao June 30, 1885. To Rev. Newman Smyth, D. D.. o.o Dear Enclosed please find check for one thousand ($1 OOO dollars which sum gIve 70 Grea1e a fund to be called the Bread Fund or New raven on condition that the entire income goes to Ieed Oe hungry No salary or compensation being anow ed to faSy fanyone' and ccn1nt mo one of national ity, color or religion; if hungry feed them mem being enlarged from year te year by the 2eHevo ' lent would hereby appoint as trustees or sa1a ,I9 the pastor of Center church the rector d OF ha church and the Mayor of the city: l would nave t 3 the money loaned to the city of New Haven at i1 a fair rate of interest thus securing it's saIeIy TOT " ~ HENRY A. DAWSON.
 The city not caring to take the money turned the matter over to this Board ana the members representing the town voted to accept the loan from the trustees at the rate of per cent. interest.
 Bills were approved as follows: Outside poor. S675. 50: almshouse, 71.50; new farm, S125.25; construction, $18.21; salaries, s67o roads and bridges, $622. .25; general account $1. 197.1O; insane poor, $6s.2O; assessors e7 72
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
The Dear old Days.

a unit all the same on the desirableness of a fine head of hair. If you mourn the loss of this blessing and ornament, 8 bottle or two of Parker's Hair Balsam will make you look as you did in the dear old days. It is worth trying. The only standard soc. article for the hair. my3O dW&S&w1m
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
Eta.,,, RofIara.-

The regular meeting of the supervisors oI steam boilers was held Monday evening. TWO reports of Hartford steam boiler inspectors and insurance companies were read and cer- tifcates issued.
 The resignation of w. w. Starr, inspector was accepted and the appointment of his successor laid over until the next meeting.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
A Meeting Held.

Last evening at Rev. Father Lawlor's resi- dence a subcommittee representing the working committee from the respective Catholic Temperance societies of the city met with the Catholic clergymen of the city and the meeting made further arrangements in reference to the national convention C.. T. A. U. to be held in this city next month.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
cDauel Street Dravvbrfdge.

Corporation Counsel Driscon in conclud- ing his opinion, which was asked for on the Chapel street drawbridge question, says:
 It seems to me- therefore, that the authority giv en by the State the city to lay out construct and manage the highways and bridges within its limits, also carries with it the power require drawbridges to be closed a reasonable time, to accommodate Dl,blic travel over them Respectfully submitted.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-08
THE COURT RECORD.
sunertor Court-Crfminal Side-Ju
 

 superior Court-Criminal Side-Judge
 Granger.
 The July term of this court opened yester- day after1 oon at o'clock. Prayer was of fered by Rev. Mr. Butrick of the First Bap- tist church.
 The following jury were impannelled:
 New Haven-Cnarles W. Allen, Isaac An dsrson, George S. Arnold, Alexander Foote, Henry N Oviatt.
 Branford-John Callahan, Michael Mason, jr.
 Cheshire-John Bishop, John H. French, Bennett s. Jewett
 Madison-John N. Chatterton, James R. Dowd, George E. Norton. Milford-William W. Auger, James T. Burns, John c. Connor. A. Smith. The following persons brought down from the jail by Sheriff Gates were put to plea Frank W. Stone, New Haven, bigamy with Tida Wi1bert, at Camden, N. J., plea not guilty; trial this morning. John DoWney, New Haven, burglary, com mitted at S. E. Merwins packing house June 6. Lawyer Tyler appointed guardian; plea not guilty. James McKeever, New Haven, burglary, committed at S. E. Merwin's packing house June 6; plea not guilty. George Shay, Orange, burglary, committed at Sturgis Whitlock's house, plea not guilty. Trial to-day. Asher appointed counsel. Plea changed to guilty. Sentenced to one year in jail.
 Gustavus Brown, Derby, larceny, April 12, from George Baker; plea guilty. Samuel Franklin, Wallingford, adultery with Lucretia Smith, married woman, Feb ruary 26. Fox assigned as counsel. Plea changed to guilty. Sentenced to three months in jail. Edgar w. Richardson, Cheshire, burglary, committed May 29, at building of Martha M Andrews; plea guilty. Pond assigned as counsel. Sentenced to one year in jail. Edward Hine, Cheshire, burglary, com mitted October 23 at dwelling house of sel; plea not guilty. Trial this morn ing Hine afterward pleaded guilty. Sen tenced to one year in jail. David Kennedy, Meriden, burglary com mitted at house of George Welmont, July 1; trial to-day. John Kelly, Derby, burglary, nolled Louis Heldt, Seymour, burglary commit ted at dwelling house and shop of Richard Morris, April 21 plea not guilty. Horace Wilson, burglary committed at dwelling of Frank Clark, May 29; also house of Henry Harrison on same night; plea not guilty !: trial this morning. Shanley assigned as counsel. Appeal cases were as follows: Mary E. Lawlor, New Haven, breach of the peace, nolled by Attorney Doolittle, who re- marked that the only trouble with her was that she kept chickens and they annoyed her neighbors. Her counsel promised to have the chickens killed. Edward Smith, Hamden, breach of the peace, nolled. Thomas J. Coffee, New Haven, theft, May 29, watch and chain from Levi Steinberg, plea not guilty, trial to-day. William Chicks, New Haven, breach of the peace, July 4, nolled. Frank Stone, charged with bigamy, changed his plea to guilty. Attorney Doc little suggested that two years in State prison be the penalty. That was the sentence. Gustavus Brown of Derby, charged with larceny, was sentenced to pay fine of $1 and remain in jail thirty days. He had been in jail three months already. The jury was excused until this morning at 10 o'clock. Court was then adjourned ! until that time.