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Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
PLAINVlLLR CAMP MEETING.

The Services Proceed Notwithstand-
 ing the Ratn-COnnecticut Clergy.
 men Present Exercises To-Day.
 PLAINvILLE, Aug. 19.-On Tuesday even ing the people assembled to hear sermon by Rev. Otis J. Range. Soon after his open ing remarks the clouds, which had looked threatening, began to lower and the rain came down in torrents. The congregation dispersed. Many went into the Msriden tent, where MT. Range finished his very earnest and effective discourse. He was fol- lowed by Rev. A. McNicholl, who delivered d powerful address. Rev. W. F. Markwick preached in the Southington tent greatly to the ediication of his hearers.
 Prayer meetings were also held in several tents.
 This morning the air was clear and large congregation assembled and listened to an excellent discourse by Rev. N. L. Porter. In the afternoon the rain again interfered some what with the outdoor exercises. Rev. J. 5. Breckenridge of Meriden, delivered a very able discourse to a large congregation.
 Tomorrow CThursday) Rev. George L.. Thompson, of New Britain, will preach. Rev. John Atkinson, D. D., of Jersey City, Hanlon, D. D., of Pennington seminary, will preach in the evening. It is expected that there will be large number on the grounds tomorrow, which is generally considered the great day of the week.
 Among the preachers present besides the presiding elder, Rev. w. H. Wardell, are: Revs. Nathan Hubbell and E. Cunningham, of New Haven; H. Q. Judd, Woodbury; O.. W. Lyon, Torrington; B. Pilsbury, Forest vile; A. McNicholl, Seymour; S. o. Curtice, Middlefeld; David G. Downey and $. L. Beiler, of Hartford; F. $. Townsend, Bloomfield; B. c. Pills bury, Clinton; D. M. Mullen, Hamden; A. McAllister, Kensington; D. W. Holmes, Middlebury; B. F. Kidder, Naugatuck; G. L. Thompson, New Britain; E. L. Bray, North Canton; D. N. Griffin, Plainyille; O. J. Range, South Britain; Joseph Vinton, Southington; W. F. Markwick, South Meri- den; Nelson L. Porter, Thomaston; J. c. Wells, West Haddam, and R. H. Loomis, Windsor.
 Charles A. Baldwin, of New Haven, was among the visitors at the camp to-day.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
WEST HAVEN SHORE.

Aliens Drum Corps Excursion From
 Hartford-A Big Rush to the Shore
 To-day Expected-A Notable Reunion
 of War Veterans.
 The Allen drum corps excursion from
 Hartford to Savin Rock took place yesterday.
 The party numbered about four hundred, and,
 as veteran of the corps said, the crowd
 would have been much larger except for the
 rain in which the excursionists started. It
 had rained in Hartford almost as continuous
 ly and easily during the whole of night be-
 fore last as it did here. However, the excur- sionists said they were well repaid for com ing, the weather having frightened up and the sun having condescended to shine with it's full brilliancy during the most of the day. They hurried back to the city, however, near the close of the afternoon, as black, portent- ous clouds rolled up in the west, threatening another deluge. The drum corps cut quite a showy figure at..the Rock with their scarlet coats, blue pants with red stripes, blue laced caps and brilliant gold medals, and if they had worn their shakos and pompons and had
 out their resplendent drum major they would have fairly captivated some of the dainty specimens of femininity who did the giddy mazes at the skating rink, who are accustomed to the power of gay uniforms upon the imagination. The corps numbers about twenty two, and their gilt tering badges told of past victories in band contests. The band numbers eight piccolos, six flutes, four snare drums, one bass drum, one pair of cymbals and one drum major. At the Howes rink this afternoon Master Leopold exhibits his fancy bicycling and this evening Miss Birdie Blackman, of Bridge port, shows some of her fancy skating. Sat urday night Leopold exhibits again.
 The picnic to be given by Admiral Foote af fho fO-da to be noted gathering of Grand Army men, not only from New Haven but from other parts of the State. To add to the interest of the gathering, there will be 8 number of games which will include wheelbarrow races, sack races, tub races, three-legged races, target shooting, Sc. To the winners will be given prizes of various kinds, con- sisting of tons of coal, birds and cages, sil- verware and many other useful and orna- mental articles. The Wallingford band will furnish music and an orchestra has been pro- vided for dancing.
 The eighteenth annual reunion of the Vet eran association, Fifteenth regiment Connec- ticut Volunteers, also takes place here to-day. The regiment assemble at the corner of Church and Chapel streets at 9:30, and take horse cars for the Rock. A frst-class shore dinner will be served at 1 p. m. by Commander T. E. Twitchen of the Massasoit House. The business meeting will be held at 80 a. m. in the upper hall of Grove Palace, which will be headquarters for the regiment and committee of arrangements. All members are expected to report prompt ly at p. m.
 The Volunteer association of the Sixth regiment, 0. ", will hold their annual re- union at Savin Rock to-day.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20

The English Hall excursion this year will take place on Thursday, August 27. The excursionists will go on the barge Juno to Pawson Park, which will make delightful sail of about one hour. Music by brass band will be provided, and at the grove dur ing the afternoon two large fire balloons will be sent up. It is expected that this will be one of the best of the English Hall exeur- sions. Tickets are placed at the low price of twenty-five cents for the round trip, or i've for one dollar. Children and parents of Sunday school children fifteen cents for the round trip. The boat will leave Belle dock at S:30 a. m. sharp. Tickets can be ob- tained at Judd's bookstore on Chapel street and at English Hall, corner of State and Court streets.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 The new Congregational church in Plants vile will soon be completed.
 Constable Mailhouse caught sixty fine bluefsh yesterday in Milford harbor.
 Adam Leininger of Birmingham, who is very i'll, was somewhat easier yesterday.
 The civil engineers of the State will hold a convention in Middletown September 1st.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stadtmuller, of this city, are visiting Dr. Stoeckel at the Battel House, Torringford.
 The Congregational society in Plantsville have contracted with New Haven company for 300 feet of concrete walk about their church property.
 Monday night horse and carriage were stolen from the barn of E. c. Stillman of South End, Southington. A reward of s100 has been offered.
 The wife of Police Commissioner F. c. Bennett of Bridgeport, died yesterday morn ing. She had been suffering from consump- tion for some time.
 The postponed races of the Waterbury Horse association will take place at Hillside Park, Watertown, on Monday, August 31st; races called at p. m.
 At Winchester armory twenty-six anneal- ing furnaces have just been erected by MT. c. D. Kinney. the mason builder. Business at the armory is brisk,
 The parishes of St. Peters, Monroe; Grace, Long Hill; and Christ, Tashua, unite in basket picnic for their Sunday schools at Parlor Rock or Wednesday, August 29th.
 On the farm of MT. Beach Burwell in Mil ford and in it's vicinity considerable damage was done the crops, trees, etc., by gale which. accompanied the thunder shower of Tuesday night.
 The rain at Charter Oak Park late yester- day afternoon stopped the trotting for about half an hour, during which time the band amused the spectators by playing some of their best selections.
 The Rev. c. H. Barber and family, accom- anied by Mrs. J. H. and Miss Katharine Barber, all of Torringford, are stopping for a week or two at one of the Cosy Beach cot tages, below South End
 There was large attendance of mourning friends at the funeral of John J. Shanley yesterday. The services were held at the house, SIS Grand street. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
 John Banks, the Greenfield Hill farmer who was swindled out of 5000, pays visits to Bridgeport almost daily and haunts the police station in hope of getting some trace of his money or the thieves. He has still SEQ, ,O00 left and says he means to hang on to it.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
RY THE CHIEF.

MT. BolIman Detects A PickPOcket
 Who Hs Lodged Nm Durance Vile.
 As Chief of Police Bollman. of this city, was returning from Charter Oak Park on one of the early evening trains last evening he noticed that a man on the train was acting suspiciously and shortly after the train pass ed Newington he sal him pick the pocket of L. H. Johnson, the Whalley avenue horse. shoer, of watch and put him under arrest. At police headquarters the man gave his name as Toney Stanley and said he belonged in Hartford. Officer Byxbee followed by g large crowd brought the man from the depot to the police station
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Police Notes.

Nellie Powell was arrested yesterday morn- ing on charge of theft by Detective Reilly She was formerly domestic for S. Simms at 35 William street, and left there last June, taking with her, it is alleged, $23 in money, rings and other articles of jewelry and con- siderable wearing apparel. She was found at service in the restaurant of Mrs. Foote in the City market. She has been at work at Stony Creek since she left here until recent 1y. One of the stolen rings was found in her possession.
 During the Hartford races Detective Brew CT has been spending most of his. time at Union depot watching incoming and outgo- ing trains for pickpockets. Three of this class came up from New York on the So'clook train yesterday, and their actions were watch ed as they hung about the platform. As tho did nothing to warrant their detention 'i.e were allowed to go on up the road. sep;tt., descriptions of them, ho.scyeY. were eiv graphed to Meriden and Hartford officers.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
ITS CHANGED APPEARANCE.
The Meadow street Improvements
 More New Buildings And More

The Meadow Street Improvement
 More New Buildings And More
 Stores.
 Meadow street, which has occupied more of the attention of the public in the past year than any other street in the city on &C., count of the extent and magnitude of the improvements which have been and are still in progress there, and the central location of the street, together with its being one of the two main thorcughfares connecting the center of the city with the Union and Derby depots, is looking up considerably and much higher prices are being asked for real estate on the street The raising of the street gives many of it's old houses e sunken appearance and the widening of the street, which has cut off many familiar step and portico, together with the cutting down of all the trees on the street, have so much changed the appearance of the street that old New Haveners return ing to the city after year or more of absence almost fail to recognize it. The erection of the new State armory on the street is, of course, a valuable and permanent impr we ment of the street. Even here the raising of the grade had an effect not beneficial to the armory, as the armory entrance is now 8 foot lower than the sidewalk. But an impetus has been given to building operations on the street and the erection of stores, as is in- stanced by work of this character now in progress, and work was in progress yester- day in preparation for the erection of anoth- CT new building. Mir. Charles D. Kinney, the mason builder, has taken the contract and has spile driver on the premises and will have the building erected in few weeks. 1t will be four stories in height with two commodious stores. It is being erected for MT. Charles N. Flagg of St. Paul, Minnesota, formerly of New York city and brother of MT. Jared N. Flagg, who is erecting similar building next adjoining. Both are on the land where the house of the late 'ESid" Cor ham stood, and the stone foundations of both buildings will be upon spiles. The buildings above the stores will be made into tenements and we'll finished. Directly opposite is a new house erected by Montague F1agg, an other of the Flagg descendants. MT. Jared N ,Flagg is the same who is to build large cottage at Savin Rock near the Whitlock shore residence and who is erecting three pretty cottages on Kimberly avenue a short distance below Grant street near the Wood ford bakery.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
GRAND CIRCUIT rRoTrrNG.

 second Day At Hartford-Kate Ish- Ter Wins The 2.35 Class-Three Races Postponed The Trotting To Commence At Il o'clock To.
 Day.
 A larger attendance was present at Charter Oak Park yesterday than on the opening day. The seats in the grand stand were we'll filled, many of the occupants being ladies, who watched the trotting with evident interest Several carloads of spectators were present from this city. Among the familiar faces were noticed s. H. Cruttenden, Dr. J. L. Lyon, John Lloyd, c. D. Chidsey, A. E. Platts, the Reed brothers, Landlord Earn ham and George layton of Torrington, Hen ry Hughes of New York, a regular patron of the Hartford races and owner of Fides; John Shepard of Boston, owner of De Barry, also Blondine and mate; Hamilton Busby of the Turf, Field and Farm; L. J. Powers, presi- dent of the Springfield Trotting association; Henry Howe of Cheshire, Alexander Harbi- son of Hartford, Charles Coupland and Shell don Church of Seymour.
 The gentlemen who are the judges of the races are George Best, Morgan G. Bu1keley, F. G. Whittemore, with Arthur Benson starting the horses. J. R. Hills and George Best are noting the time made during the meeting and T. O. King is clerk The first race on the card was the unfinished 2:35 class, which was won by Kate Ishler in 2:281.
 The 2:23 class was called next and seven horses appeared. John Splan was driving Hobby, Jimmy Dougrey was seated behind Breeze Medium and John Murphy was hold ing the reins over Fides. A sample of the pools sold was: Butterscotch S31, Inez $17 and $45 for the field.
 First heat-Inez was leading at the first turn with Fides close to her wheel, while Butterscotch was third with the others in the following order: Eva, Villette, Hobby and Breeze Medium. At the half Butterscotch had passed Fides and Hobby had passed Villette and Eva. At the wire Butterscotch won with Nobby, Inez and Fides close be- hind him.
 Second heat-A good heat all around to the homestretch where the race for the lead was between Hobby and Butterscotch Won by Hobby.
 Third heat-Butterscotch took the pole as Inez broke and fell back. At the last turn Hobby led with Fides close, in which posi- tions they were at the wire.
 Fourth heat-This was the first heat trot- ted after the rain and the track was quite heavy. Butterscotch, Fides and Inez had close contest for the lead, but they were all passed on the homestretch by Breeze Medium.
 While this race had been in progress heats had been alternately trotted in the SIG, 900 race. At this time, as it was too dark to pro ceed with the races, they were all postponed to ii a. m. to-day. The following summaries gressed:
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Golden RuIe,s Grand Excursion.

Some doubt having been expressed and many enquiries made as to the ability of large boats making landing at Riverside Park as proposed by Golden Rule encamp- ment on their excursion of the 26th, the committee wish it distinctly understood that the best Of fa1ilities exist for landing, and tt within Eye minutes walk of the tomb of General Grant on the high grounds of the park.
 Thousands of persons are visiting this hal lowed spot every day, and to the people of this city and vicinity no better opportunity can be offered for such visit than is Set forth in the prospectus of the excursion of the uniformed members of Golden Rule.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Should be N1aae to Govern Her Tem-

per-
 Martha Curran, twelve years of age, who lives on Division street, is girl with very bad temper, which at last has got her into serious trouble. About two weeks ago the two small children, aged four and nine years, of Moves Merriman, who lives on Winchester avenue, were playing in lot opposite their house when Martha Curran came along and attempted to take a pail away from the smaller boy. The older boy told her that she could not have the pail, whereupon the girl became greatly enraged and after throwing a big cobble stone at the smaller boy caught the other one by the hair of the head and with a large stone pounded him on the head until he was unconscious. The boy since then has been lying at the point of death, and although he has had three doctors, at tending him, he is not yet considered out of danger. MT. Merriman has complained to Attorney Cable about the girl
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Which Ie The OIdest9

John Kelley, the baggage master at New Milford, disputes the assertion that Messrs. Cole and Emmons, the veteran conductors oi the Housatonic road, are the oldest employees of the road. MT. Kelley claims to have been in the roads employ forty-four years. Messrs. Cole and Emmons' connection with the road dates back to 1850, showing thirty five years service. MT. Kelley also claims to be the oldest railroad employe, in point of years od service, in the United States.-Bridgepor Farnoar
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Rourtean Cara.

The excursion train down the Naugatuck road yesterday for Coney Island, in con nection with the steamer Crystal Wave from Bridgeport, consisted of fourteen cars. The heavy shower early in the morning probably prevented great many more from partici- pating. However, there were between 500 and 600 on the train, and this number was increased by about 15O from Bridgeport.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
smallpox In Montreal.

The news from Montreal is diseouraging reading for the members of the First regi- ment, which has voted to go on an excursion to that city about the middle of September. The State department at Washington has munication from the Governor of Michigan saying that smallpox is alarmingly prevalent in that city. The Governor suggests that measures be taken immediately to prevent its introduction into the United States. In addition to the above may be added the fol lowing paragraph: Sir Francis Hinsks, K. c. M., G. c. B., died of smallpox at Montreal at o'clock Tuesday evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
wtn Motno So Apn1n.

A little girl on the train due in this city at 10 o'clock yesterday morning on the Derby road put her head out of the car window as the train was passing through Tyler City and she was struck by some object which inflicted @ severe scalp would. Dr. Whittemore at tended the girl when she reached this city, after which she took the train for Worcester.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Neglected Children.

A meeting of delegates from Hartford county will be held in Hartford August 26 in regard to neglected children. Some of the delegates are: Pennington, Mrs. s. w. Mills; New Britain, Mrs. o. c. Stanley, Mrs. R. G. Hubbard, Mrs. H. H. Brown, Mrs- W. F. Walker; Plainville, Mrs. L. P. Buell., Mrs. w. S. Neale; Southington, Mrs. O. D. Wood ruff, Mrs. Edward G. Neale; Bristol, Mrs. s. P. Newell, Mrs. D. E. Judson.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
EnnsraI of Mra. Esther Kelsey.

The funeral of Mrs. Esther Kelsey, who died on Monday last of old age, was attended yesterday afternoon from her late residence, No 3 Lincoln Place. She was ninety years of age at the time of her death and until last winter, when she fell and fractured her hip, had enjoyed excellent health for woman of her years. She was the widow of the late Ansel Kelsey.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
MT. Hurle,s House struck.

Yesterday morning at about o'clock dur ing heavy shower in Milford, which was accompanied by hail, lightning and thunder, the residence of T. Pope on Cherry street, Milford, occupied by MT. Hurle, of the Hurle merchant tailoring store in this city, was struck by lightning. But little damage was
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
To Glen Island To-day.

The annual excursion of Washington camps Nos 1, 3, 8, 4, P. o. s. of A., will take place at Glen Island to-day, the excur- sionists leaving on the John H. Starin at 0:3O a. m. This is one of the most pleasant op- portunities of the season to visit this far famed island, and & large company will en- sk.xrs
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
T1-eS. Lanrufd. DuII.

exac'!y expresses the condition of thousands aF ..o,e Ut this season. The depressiye eff
 y,aIm weather, and the weak condi- .,;. of 1 .le body, can only be corrected by ti:e use tf a reliable tonic and blood purifier like Hoods Sarsapariila. Why suffer longer when remedy is so close at handa Take Hoods Sarspari1la now. It will give you untold wealth in health, strength and ensr- U.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Greenwich Yacht club,

The regatta oJ the Greenwich Yacht club will take place at Greenwich, Conn.,, We'd nesday, August 26, and the races will be open for all State clubs. The rowing races will be open to all, and prizes to the amount of $15O will be given.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Their ThIrtv-Third AnnuaI.

The thirty third annual exhibition of the Holland County Agricultural society will be held at Hyde Park in Rockville September 23 and 24. About $500 will be offered in purses for trotting, and the managers are ar ranging for numarors attractiona
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
Formerly of New H.va.,

At the Bedding camp meeting to-day Rev. Dr. John Lansing Taylor, formerly of the George street M. E. church of this city, will preach at 1O:30 a. m. and Bishop Harris at 2:30 p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
THE WEATHER RECORD
INDICATIONS FOR To-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, !
 OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON. D. C. Aug. 20, 18S5-1215 AM. ! For New England, fair weather. followed by light local rains, nearly stationary, followed by higher temperature, variable winds.
 For the Middle States fair weather, followed by light local rains, variable winds nearly sta tionary temperature.
 For Friday, generally fair weather, with near ly stationary temperature, is indicated for New England
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
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 The grand stake race for $10,O00 created considerable interest. The pool selling was somewhat varied with Joe Davis for strong favorite. One of the pools sold was: Joe Davis $50, Adelaide $50, Felix $2O, Kenilworth ner $25 and field $2O. Another pool was: Joe Davis $15O, Adelaide s45, Jerome Tur- ner $40 and field $80.
 First heat-Nine horses started at the sixth trial Adelaide went to the front at the start, but was passed at the first quarter by Felix, where William Arthur was third and Joe Davis fourth. Jerome Turner, who was fifth at the half, increased his speed to the home stretch where he had passed all but Joe Davis.
 Second heat-The pools sold at $25 for Joe Davis to $20 for the field After five at tempts to start the drivers were ordered to stop at the judges stand, when several of them were fined for foul driving while SCOT ing At the next start the judges gave the word and Adelaide led with Wm. Arthur and Joe Davis close All the others were punched at the last turn. The first three horses had trial of speed for the lead which was won by the pool favorite, Joe Davis.
 Third heat-Joe Davis broke at the first turn, which gave the lead to Adelaide, with Felix next. On the homestretch Judge Davis came up to second place, Joe Davis third, with Adelaide leading.
 Fourth heat-The pools sold at $25 for Joe Davis to $15 for the field. Adelaide, Felix, Windsor M and Joe Davis had a good race all around the track to the wire, where Wentworth, Joe Davis and Tucker came under the wire at the same time. The heat was awarded to Wentworth.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20

On the programme for this afternoon is the 2:27 class with eleven entries, the 2:21 class with thirteen entries, one of which is the Stratford horse James H., and the exhi- bition of the double team Clingstone and Guy record 2:17