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Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
POLICEMEN TAKE A DAY OFF.
Accompanied by Judges Deming and Pickett They Enjoy Q Clam

Accompanied by Judges Dem1ng
 and Pickett They Enjoy . Clam
 bake.
 At about five minutes before 12 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Smedley brothers barge Columbia" drawn by four stout horses drew up in front of the police building, and short ly afterwards twenty three sslLzlights of the locust" came out of the police office in their blue coats and got into the barge, leaving room for two more in the latter, and soon these two seats were occupied by Judges Deming and Pickett, who had been invited to attend the annual picnic of the police officers. After all were seated the driver cracked his whip and the horses started off on gallop, and one hour later the driver drew in his horses before ftBill' Merwin's place at Mer- wins Point The men hastily jumped out of the barge and after greeting Uncle 'tBill" with many hearty handshakes they made rush for the shore to sport like so many boys in the sand, and forget that they were the guardians of New Haven peo- ple's peace. "Bill" had clambake all ready for the men and the next hour was spent in enjoying the repast furnished, of which the two sedate judges of the City court each ate their share and seemed to enjoy it hugely. Judge Pickett then procured sailboat and halt the men were taken for short sail while the others engaged in telling stories and playing games. After the first arty had sail the others were given one, after which they all enjoyed good swim and at about o'clock they entered the barge and drove back to this city well satisfied with their days sport and with ex-Oficer Mer- wins reception, which Judge Pickett said was the best he had ever enjoyed.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
BAPTIsTs AT NIANTIC.

The Third Days Meeting-Many PeO-
 pie Present-Interesting Exercises The Lot Owners Meeting Twelve More Lots Sold.
 About eight hundred people were 5resesfs when the Baptist convention c;rfstt St Mantle re- opened yesterday morning. The Rev. J. R. Stubbert, of Putnam, opened the services with prayer meeting. After this there was meeting of the Women's Home Mis- sionary society, which was presided over by Mrs. Dr. Herr, president of the society. Mrs. Booker of Columbia, S. O., of the Benedict Institute, and Miss E. F. Adams of Louis vile, Ky, addressed the meeting. Their addresses were excellent ones. The society has been doing 8 good work among the In dians, Mexicans and Mornons Tha Tie cali for tunus was responded to literally by the con- gregation. After the meeting the pro- gramme given in yesterdays issue was car ried out. At 1:30 o'clock there was meet ing of the lot holders of the Baptist seaside resort. About twelve more lots were sold. The afternoon session was attended by about nine hundred people The exercises were of Mrs. M G. Kennedy. Her subject was intermediate work. The afternoon session closed at 4:15. At 7:15 the tabernacle was again filled with an attentive audience. The meeting was 8 short one and at S:45 ad- journed. This morning at S:30 there will be q prayer meeting and a farewell service. There were present, in addition to those men, toned yesterday, the Rev. Dr. Phelps, editor of the Christian Secretary; Professor Bond, assistant editor; Rev. Messrs. Gallaher, of Brooklyn, formerly of Calvary Baptist field; Vasser, of Yalesville; Burnett, of Tarifville; Brown, of New London; Stedham, of New Britain; Stone, of Hartford; Stubbert, of Putnam; Mrs. A. J. Gordon of Boston; Mrs. C.. E.. Booker of the Benedict Institute; Mrs Herr of Norwich; Mrs. M. G. Kennedy of Phila- delphia; Mir O. B. Stout of New Brunswick, N. J., and Rev. Mir. Herr of Norwich. The meeting this year has been 8 decided success, far surpassing previous meetings of the asso- citation. Crescent Beach is very pleasant tract of land about two miles west of the camping ground of the State militia. There are ample accommodations for bath ing, fishing, etc. A large portion of the beach Is now owned by Baptists, and they have erected large tabernacle where they can hold their meetings.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
mrn LeGrana Oannen.

Many of the older families of this city will be pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Mary E. Trowbridge, widow of the late LeGrand Cannon, who died yesterday morning at her home in Meadow street at the advanced age of eighty-six years. Born at the close of
 the last century, April IA, 1799, and finger ing beyond most of the associates of her ear 1y and middle life, she will be remembered most widely among the members of the Cen ter church, which she joined on profession Dec. 31st. 1920, under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Taylor, having honored her profession through membership of over sixty-6vs years-a period much longer than that cover ed by any resident church member in New Haven. The children who survive her are Mrs. George D. English, Mrs. Charles s. Leete, MT. John S. Cannon and Mrs. F. s. Bradley, who with others of her friends who knew her best will long feel the influence of her gentle '~-itv and unsel6sh character, exemplifie ed
 mich seemed singularly complete at
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 MT. Willis B. Isben is to succeed Mir. Fin nev as postmaster at Westville.
 The German M E. Sunday school will hold their picnic at High Rock Grove to-mor- row, Friday.
 The fall tournament of the Connecticut Bicycle club will be held at Charter Oak Park on Wednesday and Thursday, Septem- Der ? and 8.
 E. J. Fenn, attorney, of Waterbury, Ct, is rusticating at West Haven for few days, making his headquarters with George E. Todd, Esq, on Brown street.
 The P. O. K. club will give moonlight excursion on the steamer Elm City Tuesday night. The New Haven Orchestral club will furnish music for dancing.
 The New Haven Chair company have just completed an order for fifty rolling invalid chairs for government use, and revenue cutter is expected here daily to get them.
 MT. Bailey. the funny man of the Danbury News, who was ST, 900 worse than nothing through the bad management of associates, has paid off all his debts, cleared hand some fortune and built fine house.
 Messrs. Nathan Easterbrook, jr., George H. Sutton, MT. Crampton of the Window Shade company, Dr. McNeil and six othel gentlemen took 8 sail on the Yale launch yesterday and caught about bushel of seq bass ard black nsn o1r Faulkner's Island.
 A. M. HurIbut, of Hartford, purchased the Ninigret House at Crescent Beach, which was sold at auction by William Toohy, oi Hartford, Tuesday, for $4,5O0. The pur- chaser was offered more than he paid by a gentleman from Putnam the same day. The house cost $14, 900 when it was built.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
COUNCIL CHAMBER CHANGES.
Proposed Ely Th SDecfaI Committee.

Improvements Proposed Ely The
 k Special Committee. ;,- +ha committee appointed to confer regard ing Sn9 - eftting of the Councilmen's cham Dei noIo = meeting last evening. There were presenS |, Aiuer 1en Graves and McGann and
 5resuenS s.,..s sson1a % suggested that the walls ana 0vlan maasnn sp tbouab improved and Alder coed. It was also thoug -ht +bot +be nras; dents desk should be low zared and a snalle, desk for the clerk be sub> et;t-.oa fo- +tl present one.
 It was decided that the side h,,1d be tinted, the ceilings frescoed and l., ooa.sor, repairs be made the president's$ 5asl New desks for the members are alsd uosa .aSo .posed those now used being too nsrrow. eA''
 T11Pe T1PPse. reporters table is to be removed to nosition sonth SSf the presidents desk andI provided with lights u "a "a also proPoSeu r -" so lower the railing Gividing the chal.-.~- per from the spec occupied by spectators i. and salase gate in the center.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
Personal.

MT. Albert H. filling, of the house of Thomas filling & Go. on Water street, has been rusticating at various summer resorts in New York State and western Connecticut and leaves to-day on his annual visit to New port. R. l., to remain two three weeks. His wife and children join him at Newport in week or two to remain through the sum-
 Professor Sumner is in town again and leaves soon for summer resort.
 Mrs, Dr. Lewis and family of Brooklyn, who have been visiting with MT. J. P. Tut tie of this city, have gone to Litchfield.
 Professor c. E. Austin, leader of the Yale Banjo club, leaves on Saturday next for an extended European trip for the benefit of his health.
 Governor Harrison has accepted an invita- tion to be present on the second day of the Norwalk fair, September 17th, and make an address.
 Mrs. H. F. Dimock, of New York, is spend ing the season at her beautiful summer resi- dence in South Coventry. She is a sister ot Secretary of the Navy Whitney.
 Rev. Charles Proctor, of Derby, is back from Italy.
 MT. F. Hallock, wife and daughter and MT and Mrs. E. 0. Parmelee, of Derby, are al Block Island Some of the party will re- main about two weeks.
 MT. Rollie w. Pinney, of Derby, starts next week on tour through the West, and will visit Yellowstone Park before return ing. His aunt Mrs. Watson, returns to hel home in Chicago with him. Eugene w V. Lucas, formerly in the Gas conpany's office in Ansonia, but who two years since secured an appointment to West Point, will spend week of his vacation with Mrs. c. H. Nettleton in Shelton. Miss Patterson, daughter of Admiral Pat terson, U. s. N, who has been visiting with Rev. o. Witherspoon in Ansonia, has gone tc Saratoga, where she will spend the summer Jeremiah Barnett, of the leather firm of J Barnett & Son, 218 George street, went te Block Island yesterday with his wife to re main there several days. General Graham and staff have returned from their visit to the eneampment of th' Rhode Island troops.
 Ed. P. Merwin and family, of this city ] who have beeh stopping at Block Island fo1 ' several days, have gone to Newport. Late | they will go to the White Mountains.
 Town Agent Reynolds will resume hi ! official duties Monday.
 Messrs B. Shoninger, M. Kahn, M Schwed and Joseph Myers have gone tc Saratoga for an extended visit there.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
Drowning of a Young Lady

Annie May, aged nineteen years, and her brother, aged twenty-two years, both em- ployed by Lees Manufacturing company in Westport, went fishing in the company's pond' about quarter of mile from the mill, last Sunday. She and her brother separated, and when her brother returned home at o'clock k:s ...ter -yas not there. The parents of the girl became alarmed et her absence and search was made and continued until Tuesday morning, when the body was found near the west shore of the Saugatuck river, quite distance from the pond, in about two feet of water. She was lying on her face, and it is supposed that she fell from the bank and being rendered unconscious by the fall was drowned.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
The Solidarity Of Islam. From the Pall Mall 9azette.

A striking example of the solidarity of the followers of Islam is given in report by the Dutch officials on a recent outbreak in the Padang highlands on the west coast of Suma- tra A conspiracy of a most formidable kind against the Dutch was discovered in the nick of time, and the rebellion which fol- lowed proved abortive. The noticeable point is that from beginning to end the name of the Mahdi was used; exaggerated reports of his successes were circulated, forged letters from him (written in Malay were read at the meetings of the ringleaders, who eonjuIed with the name of the Soudanese leader. The fall of Khartoum resounded in Sumatra, as it has done elsewhere in the Mohammedan world, and moved to rebellion ignorant Malay peasants, who assuTedly have no idea where Egypt is, or whether there is any difference ivhS6It h H-aen the Mahdi and the Sultan.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
A mUDDLE.
Merchant About Whom Stories were circulated Brings a suit for Libel.
 na M cnorl- -,ror,,;o4,. ,e 4ho

Merchant About Whom Stories
 Were circulated Brings a suit for
 Libel.
 MT. George M. Clark, proprietor of the
 grocery store at 694 Chapel street and of
 other in Fair Haven, went home one after
 noon not feeling well, and sudden impulse
 seized him to take trip to Belfast, Maine,
 and see his wife who was visiting in the lat
 fer place, and take a short vacation. Mir.
 Clark changed his clothes, and after drawing
 some money from tl1e bank left the city
 without informing his clerk, whom he left in
 charge, or anyone else, where he was going
 He. however soon apprised his confidential
 clerk of his departure and where he had gone. and stating that he would be back in 8 few days. The clerk thought nothing of it and was surprised to hear some stories to the effect that there was g new mystery in town, | that MT. Clark had, in short, absconded etc., and was financially embarrassed. MT Clark's clerk laughed at these reports, as the | firm had large bank account in this city,
 aS Tbe sG1mn 6rm of stoddard 6 Kimberly also ridicuIed the iclea of MT. Clark's skip ping out and continued to supply his clerk with goods right along A few days ago MT. Clark returned to this city in answer to a despatch from his clerk and heard the ru- mors around about his so-called flight and al so heard that his neighbor. Har- ry Leigh, also a grocer, | had circulated them. MT. Clark went to the l editor of the Palladium, the paper which printed the story, and told him the paper l had done him a great injustice. Editor Benton and City Editor Day were both very l sorry and wanted to retract. MT. Clark told | them he did not want them to retract it, but | to publish card from Leigh taking back the statements The Palladium wis | tied MT. Leigh and asked him 1 if he would retract the story by 1 publishing card, to which Mir. Leigh said l that he would not. MT. Clark then put the l thing into the hands of Colonel D. R. l Wright, his attorney, and Tuesday after | noon Sheriff William E. Higgins put an at I tachment on Leigh's property to the amount of s1 200 for libel, and suit for $1 900 dam ages will be brought against Leigh in the | Court of Common Pleas on Monday, Septem- Der 21. E. E. Bristol furnished bonds for l Leigh to the amount required. Harry Leigh ! says that the Palladium people never asked him to make a retraction, and said that he would stand by anything he had said and was perfectly willing to have the case tried, claiming that he was not responsible for the | reports which were current.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
rhaProposad PuhIfc CemefeS7

There was no meeting of the committee on public cemetery last evening, the chairman, Alderman Daley, not being ready to report. He stated that he had received letters in re- ply to those he had sent inquiring about public cemeteries from about forty cities. About twenty per cent. of these, said MT. Daley, have public cemeteries. While some speak in favor of them others think that they should be in the hands of private corpora tions. At the next meeting of the committee MT. Daley will be prepared to make full and complete report of his investigations.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
THE WILD WEST SHOWS.
Another Injunction Granted Last In. Kazar O. Ru dala Fill.

Another Injunction Granted Last
 Evening In Favor of Buffalo Bill.
 Lawyers filling, Webb and Loomis, the attorneys for Buffalo Bill in the Carver Cody case, went before Judge Torrance late yesterday afternoon, and asked for an in junction restraining Dr. Caryer's attorneys from compelling Buffalo Bill to give his de- position before Justice Charles H. Whedon during any time that Buffalo Bill should be engaged in his performances. This injunc- tion was granted. Sheriff Pond last eve ming served the injunction on Dr. Carver, and Lawyers Whedon and Blydenburgh.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
City Missions.

The work of the New Haven Board of City Missions is being carried on as thor oughly in summer as in winter time. MS. c. H. Pease has recently been engaged to assist Rev. Mir. Mossman and is now visiting from house to house in the Third ward. Open air meetings are held several times dur noons, at the corner of West and Frank streets. At the meeting last evening about five hundred persons were present and be- tween fifty and sixty attended an after jmeeting held in one of the houses near by. RThe open air meeting this evening will be held at 2 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
The Picnic season. .

The annual picnic of the First Baptist Sunday school will take place to-day at Pawson Park. The picnickers will leave the church at o'clock this morning and proceed to -the barge J which leaves l. .sle, dock for the park a 80 a. m. The picnic promises to be ls se one, as all are assured of good time.,, The committee of arrangements consists of George c. Phelps, Fred H. filling and Fred A. Betts.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
For the Roadways.

The town authorities have just put in place in Fair Haven the new Farrell & Marsden stone crusher, bought by the town in place of the Blake crusher, and it is now in opera tion on North Quinnipiac street, back of the Hemingway ice houses, and giving the best of satisfaction. The stone crushed by it are used where required on the roads in the east srn part of the town and the supply of stone for it's powerful jaws is close at hand at the mountain or rock just aboEe it.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
A Pleasant ExcursiOnN

.A. E. Platts, L. U. Chldsey, FranK-
 . 4s, Fred Quintard, A. J. Kennedy, H. so" Seabrcok, Colonel Loomis, R. W. La%i William Thomas, Henry Sutton, J. E. HunnS and William A. Foskett, jr., left Belle dock on the steamer James P. Morgan, Captain Frank Smith, at o'clock yesterday morn ing, bound up the Connecticut river to Hart ford on pleasure excursion and return.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
Accident to a BlcyclIst.

Charles L. Way, a son of Mir. s. L. Way, of Hartford, took header from his bicycle Monday night in that city and dislocated his elbow, sprained his wrist and bruised his face Dr. Jarvis, who was called, thinks it doubtful if he will recover the full use of his arm
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
Strawberries Dialy Since Thanksgiv-

George H. Cook, president of the Lugonia Fruit Packing company of Lugonia, San Bernadino county, California, writes that since Thanksgiving he has had strawberries every day and there are plenty left. The climate there is delightful in winter com pared with orr @te of the eastern
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
HE Eaxar.

At this season those who have sefore h hay fever should guard against it. Bora has speedily cured hay fever. Experience in- dicates that little of this agreeable applica- tion will effectually prevent the recurrence of an annoying complaint.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
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 sapariiIa. Why suEeI .oi.- :.
 is 90 close at lanoi T:.::4 .1illa now. It will gi yo,; .sh in health, strength and sntr-
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16

aro Backa Hunts Kidney and Liver] l. getty cures distressing diseases of diabetes, gravel and retention of urine.
 ''t can't Sleepp Sufferers from nervous r,.rsfaH and wasted vitality can regain, he.lti<fby using Hunt's Kidney Remedy.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16

Alderman Graves and Councilman Martin were appointed subcommittee to act with the auditor concerning the cost of the pro- posed improvements and report to the full committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON. D. O. July IS, 1SS5-1 AM. 2 For New England warmer, generally fair weath- er winds generally southwesterly. For the middle States warmer, southeriy winds and fair weather.
 For Friday continued warm and fair weather is indicated for the Atlantic coast.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
EXCITEMENT ON YORK STREET. Chase of am Alleged WayWard Step-
 chfld-The Sequel.

About 8 quarter past seven o'clock last evening passers-by in the neighborhood of York and Elm streets were brought to a stand still by the unusual sight of woman about thirty years of age, richly dressed in black silk, chasing a poorly clad child down York street. The child appeared to be much frightened and was crying while the woman who was pursuing her kept calling out for her to stop, at the same time calling her murderer and a thief The child did not stop until compelled to do so by 8 police officer who put in an appearance around the corner He stopped both the girl and the woman and escorted them to police head quarters, where the woman told Acting Chief Hyde that her name was Annie J. Davidson, that she lived whose name was Edith Davidson, was her stepdaughter The woman also said that the child had murdered her baby by giving it an overdose of Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup and stolen $50 from her and left New York yesterday and came to this city. Here she had stopped with a friend of hers on Dixwell avenue and had been found last evening" The girl Edith Davidson, who looked as if she had been cruelty treated, denied poisoning the child and said she borrowed the money, $3, with which she came to this city to avoid being beaten by her stepmother. The police refused tc hold the girl and she finally decided to SC with her stepmother back to New York and York. The police do not believe the wo- mans statement of the case, as they think the child, who had sad and frightened look on her face, and started when anyone spoke to her. had run away from the woman be- cause she was afraid of her.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
N. HI. ". c.

Ladies' Day Wednesday, July 22d,
 1SS5-Meeting of The club Last Eve-
 ning-The Clubs Annual Cruts0-The e
 Next Regatta.
 The regular July meeting of the N. H. Y. 0. was held in their house on Water street last evening. A large number of members were present and unusual interest was taken in the different matters brought up before the meeting. It was decided to have ladies' day, which has been so much talked of, on next Wednesday. The yachts of the fleet will, on the afternoon of that day, be at the disposal of the fleet captain, who will so ar range as that all the ladies present may have an opportunity to take & l down the har- bor and out into the Sound. On the return of the sailing parties a fine collation. will be served at the house, and selections of music will be rendered during the evening by the Wheeler & Wilson band. All the details of the affair have been placed in the hands of the regatta committee and 8 very enjoyable time is to be expected.
 The annual cruise of the club takes place in August, the fleet to rendezvous at Thin ble Islands on Saturday, August 8th.
 The next regatta which is to take place was talked over and it was decided that it be an open to all, and be sailed on Wednesday, the Eth day of October, 1885. Early action is being taken in the matter 50 that boats at & distance may be so interested as to take part and so increase the usual number of entries.
 New names of prominent citizens are being constantly proposed.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
THE PEOPLES STORE.

i5 pounds Standard Granulated Sugar $1. Come and see us Flour. Use Mills Triumph Soap, Sc.
 Thursday Will be Currant Day. Make your Gun rant Jelly this week French Prunes, large size, 15c; worth 20c. New Potatoes, fine quality. We take pride in selltng fine goods at close fig ures. It excites comment from competitors and pleases our patrons
 our Java Coffee is What Tells. An experience of three years at headquarter places us where dealer in the city can compete with us and give the same quality for same money. We mean just what say.
 25c Per Pound buys Coffee for which others ask 30 to 35c for. R. W. MILLS, ss2 STATE STREET. i13
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16
Special 9uIices.

elton Lehish a speciality. FOr Also first-class FREE BUKNaNG Coal. WOOD sawed and split m
 Give ms IA call. ave.
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