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Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
LOCAL NEWS.
Rrlaf Mention.

Note paper, 8 cents per quire, at Dormans.
 Several schooners are anchored in the har- Dor, wind bound.
 MT. Ernest Whitney, instructor in English at Yale, is visiting in Waterbury.
 J. Mason Hoppin's tally-ho coach made the first trip of the season, Saturday, in Litch- field.
 Merritt Thompson, one of Waterbury's oldest citizens, died Saturday, aged eighty seven years.
 The fares on the Fair Haven and Westville horse railroad will be reduced to five cents day after tomorrow.
 The Rev. Father McKenna, the Dominican at St. Mary's church, this city, will start on B mission tour this week.
 New York and New England railroad earnings for July are $34s, ,492, against $295, 966 for July, 1885. Operating profits S120,- 365, an increase of $1O,620.
 W. E. Johnson, of Colchester, narrowly escaped death by gas at the McDonough House, Middletown, Saturday night. It was because he went to sleep after blowing the gaslight out.
 A burglar was frightened out of Rev. MT. Brandt's house in Pennington Sunday night by MT. Brandt's son. Other houses in the town were broken into the same night by the same man. He was arrested and proved to be George Freeman, colored, an old jail bird.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
PER SONAL.

JottiRgs About New Haven People
 and other People O Home From
 Europe-NIneteen Connecticut Tour
 fsts Arrive Home on the Steamer
 Uranfa-Sarat0ga Chips.
 Mir. Gilderslseve, of Whalley avenue, is at Saratoga.
 Mr. D. N Clark and son, of Woodbridge, are at Niagara for week.
 MT. Loonis, the newly elected principal of Washington school, is at Saratoga. Night Editor Splaine, of the COURIER, is spending his vacation at Hadley, Mass.
 W. T. Nichols, ot the News, has returned from vacation trip to his old home in New town, Conn.
 pr. James Campbell, jr., Alderman Mo Govern and MT. P. H. Quinn, all of Hart ford, have just returned from Europe.
 The Rev. Nathan Hubbell, of the Howard avenue Methodist church, returns from his European trip this week. There will be a reception at the parsonage rendered him up- on his arrival.
 MT: S. H. Crane, of the Elliott House, and MT. and Mrs. w. A.. Beers arrived home from Saratoga last evening. The former made flying visit. Mir. and Mrs. Beers were there about two weeks.
 MT. N. W. Merwin, the four and grain dealer, and wife are at Lakeville, Conn. and are expecting to leave for Saratoga for the improvement of MT. Merwin's health, which had been somewhat impaired.
 MT. Clarence E. Thompson, of West Ha- ven and of the New Haven & Northampton railroad office, his wife and MT. and Mrs Frank Ward, of this city, returned recently from trip to Montreal and the Thousand Islands.
 Dr. R. S. Ives attended the grand hop at the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, on We'd nesday night. It was very brilliant society event. number of New Haven people also attended the great garden party at the same hotel Saturday afternoon and evening.
 Ex-Governor and Mrs. Bigelow, General and Mrsw E. S. Greeley and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Stephen B. Butler and MT. Charles Dickerman, all of this city. Colonel William B. Wooster and wife of Birmingham, Miss Wallace, daughter of William Wallace, Esq, of Ansonia, ex-Speaker 0. H. Pine of Derby, and c. G. R. Vinal and wife and Mrs. Vinsl's sister of Middletown, and three or four oth- CTS from Connecticut, also Miss Kellogg, the renowned singer, all returned home from Europe on the steamer Auzania.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Laid at Rest.

Funeral services over the remains of the late Patrick W. Cain was held at St. Francis R. c. church yesterday morning, Rev Father MulhoIand officiating. The casket was cov- cred with beautiful floral pieces, the gifts of St. Aloysius T. A. and B. society, and the wide circle of friends of Mir. Cain The St.. Aloysius society attended the services in 8 body and marched to St. Bernard's cemetery, where the remains were inferred. The fune- ral was an unusually large one. The bearers were Benjamin E. Lynch, Thomas Fogarty, James Clyne, Flynn and Frank Bohan.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
SOuthington.
REPUBLICAN DELEGATES-KNIGHT OF LABol

REPUBLICAN DELEGATEs-KNIGHT OF LABOR
 PICNIC
 SoUTHINGToN, Aug. 30.-The Republican caucus held Saturday evening in the court room chose delegates follows: State, Will liam c. Doolittle, Charles H. Pond, Martin w. Frisbie, Theodore H. Mckenzie; congress sional, Enos E. Stowe, Charles D. Barnes. Charles P. Hobart, Stephen Walkley; sena- torial, Lyman Andrews, Charles H. Clark. William C.. Doolittle, Walter s. Merrell; county, E. H. Bacon, E. H. Andrews, J. c. Lewis, E. A. Wood.
 Trumbull post, G. A. R., have extended an invitation to all the old veterans of the town to attend the decoration of the memo rial arch in Hartford, September IF.
 There were twelve hundred at the picnic given by the Knights of Labor at Union Grove.
 The Congregational church society will hold meeting next Saturday afternoon to consider important business in connection with the pastorate.
 There will be union meeting next Sun day evening at the Baptist church to talk up the reorganization of the Y. M. c. associa- tion.
 Dr. w. G. Steadman is convalescent and has gone to Watch Hill for week or two
 The Plantsville band will give an open air concert Friday evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
SAVED FROM DROWNING.

Henry DOnneIIy Saves Twelve Year old Willie Kenny from Drowning iR miII River Yesterday.
 Willie Kenny, twelve years of age, of View street went in bathing in Mill river yesterday afternoon at the foot of the latter street. The boy was unable to swim and going out beyond his depth would have drowned but for the heroic action of Henry Donnelly, driver for Mrs. J. H. Dore, who keeps store at 763 Grand street Donnelly was driving down View street when he Saw the drowning boy sink for the third time. Jumping from the wagon he sprang into the water after the boy, and by diving for him caught him by the hair as he was sinking. He was brought to the shore by Donnelly and medical aid summoned, and after hard work the boy was brought to his senses and will recover. His mother, who stood on the bank unable to help her boy who was drown ing before her eyes, fell in a swoon when he was rescued. Donnelly had his money he had collected in his pocket and lost $6 in paper money. He deserves great praise for
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Co Mrs. Colonel Wooster.

Colonel W. B. Wooster and wife, of Bir- mingham, who have just returned from Europe, were at the depot in Bridgeport yes- terday morning, awaiting an outgoing train. The lady was standing on the platform, when one of the large Adams express trucks, pretty well loaded, was drawn along, and the man who had the handle not noticing her proximity, one wheel passed over her left foot, inficting severe injuries. It was feared that some of the bones were crushed. What could be done for her immediate relief, was at once. accomplished, and she was then re- ,oovad to the frain
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
The Tenn pie Street Church and Hts New
 Pastor.

The congregation B'nai Jacob recently ac- cepted the resignation of Rev. Charles Bailey, who has been their beloved pastor for the past three years. The Rev. Dr. s. Agat, who has been elected pastor of the congrega- tion for the ensuing year, delivered an ad- dress at the Temple street church on Sun day evening. Notwithstanding the heat, the large audience listened attentively to the pastor, who is very interesting speaker. The members of the society are much pleased to have the pulpit so ably supplied.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Police N OreG.

A tramp who gave his name as Samuel Steayhom was arrested. by precinct officers yesterday afternoon. He terrified women and children in the neighborhood of upper State street, and will answer to several charges of assault.
 Harry L. Comstook, a Milford man, drove his team into Grocer Bulley's wagon to-day to the damage of his own vehicle. He was arrested for drunkenness and clsimed to be worth $1OO, 1000.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
To be Tried for manslaughter.

Elizabeth Rowe of Bridgeport, the woman who was either pushed off the cornice of Wales block by Mrs. Kane, or who fell of, and who has fingered at the hospital for SO long a time, died about 9 o'clock Saturday night. The cause of death was the injuries received by the fall. The town authorities took the remains in charge yesterday. Mrs. Kane will now probably be tried for man slaughter.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31

Peck Brothers' Employees Present One
 of Their Number With n Group of
 StatuarY and Table.
 Last evening about 40 employees of Peck Brothers assembled in front of Charlie Downs' restaurant, and were driven in barges to Hills Homestead at Savin Rock MT. J. H. Taylor, in behalf of the employees, presented MT. Julius c. Beach with val uable group of statuary. c. H. Downs, buok-keeper at the establishment, then pre- sented him with a brass table, upon which the statuary is to be placed. MT. Beach, who was formerly contractor, thanked his shopmates for their kindly act in pleas ing manner. The company then sat down to one of Hills Brothers shore dinners During the evening MT. James Totham, who has recently returned from Europe, inter ested the party by enumersting many incl cidents that occurred during his European tour
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
The Dividing Line Between Two

The shell-fsh commissioners and ex Gov ernor Andrews, who form this states special commission on the boundary line between Connecticut and Rhode Island, will go to Watch Hill on Wednesday to appoint the dividing line between Rhode Island and Con nacticnt
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Why IG It

That the sale of Hoods Sarsaparilla contin- ues at such a rapidly increasing rate9 It is
 1st: Because of the positive curative value of Hoods Sarsaparilla itself.
 2d: Because of the conclusive evidence of remarkable cures effected by it, unsurpassed and seldom equalled by any other medicine. Send to 0. I. Hood & Co.,, Lowell, Mass, for book containing many statements of
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Republican ward Primaries.

Delegates to the convention were elected last evening as follows
 Secosd ward-James A. Ho=srth, Pranl. ssod- dard James R. wArren, Rosiin R woodrI df, George R. Burton.
 Fifth ward.-A, c, Shell c. The.dors drueDsr, R. S. Dur, EonrS E. Tslmadwe.
 Eleventh Wssd-R t Ttsttla ~ n. Beobl, IT. S Hamilton, K. 1. Nettiston, J z. Goa
 Thirteenth wasd-oe@~es f!,tssy, C. T. Nun son.
 Ninth Ward CL ~Irmah. h HSnsr, Hecre- tary, A. c. BenedlSt; ds,egssss sesi. KeRel. meyer, II. E. Ives, Henry Y, hss4r 4lssI z. Ed wards A. A Townscg3. Gap, AtH ssss e " iiksns William JackaOn.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31

Bridget Devlin Will Not Re Prose.
 cuted.
 A consultation was held yesterday between State Attorney Doolittle, Coroner Mix and Assistant City Attorney Daley in regard to the case of Bridget Devlin who, while intox- icated, rolled over in her bed and killed her thirteen months old babe. It was decided not to prosecute the woman, as her punish ment has been severe enough already.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Prohibition Club.

At the public conference of the Prohibi- ton club held last evening MT. W. F. Damn made the opening prayer, President Rogers presiding. MT. Rogers said: When he looked about and saw the causes of human misery working seven days in the week. when he sees men and women and children deprived of the necessaries of life, because the father, the son, the brother has spent the money for rum which should have given eomfort-we cannot but feel that we should all be glad to have part in suppressing the institutions which cause so much of evil.
 Rev. J. 0. Collins made spirited speech showing the terrible effect of the liquor traf- fc in New Haven, and telling how he came to be first temperance man and then pro- hibitionist.
 Let it be understood, he said, that the liquor traffic is an enormous curse, responsi- bic for suicide and murder and infanticide.
 MT. A. Gregory, Mir. 0. E. Dewey, MT. J. W. Sypher, MT. G. w. Babb, MT. Chandler and MT. Moore also made short speeches.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Fatal Accident no Thoman RI. Htcl

Fatal Accident TO Thomas H. Hicks.
 Thomas H. Hicks, of Long Island, well known in New Haven, while standing on the car platform of New York Central train, was blown of by gust of wind. Dr. Winchell, of this city, who was on the train, attended the injured man. But the man was so severely injured that he died soon after.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
WEATHER RECORD.


 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, ! WASHINGTON, D. O., Aug. S1 1886, a. m. ! For New England: Rain, followed by fair wea. ther winds shifting to westerly, cooler.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Probably Suicide.

Thomas Colbert, about 62 years of age, was found dead in Park river, Hartford yes terday morning. He leaves a widow and two children. It is supposed to be a case of sui eide.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
St. Francis orphan Asylum E1curSlon
 The axoursion of the St Francis ornhaT
A Broken Arm. !.

Legrand Cannon, a well-known yung man residing on Columbus avenue, met with very painful accident Sunday night. MT. Cannon attempted to jump over hammock hanging in his garden when he tripped and fell head foremost to the ground. He sus- tained compound fracture of the left arm. Dr. Russell set the break.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Tuesday, August 3l, 1886.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

Auction Sale-Farming Utensils-Wooobridge Auction Sale-Building Lots-E. c. Beecher. Clearing Out Sale-F. A. Gilbert. Corkscrews-C. k. LOngley & Go. For Rent-Two Stores-T e. Sloan & Son. Picked Up-Canoe-Charles Kiesele. Report-The Yale National Bank.
 Report-The National Tradesmen'S Bank. Lewis Red Jacket Bitters-At Druggists. Store Shades-N. H Window Shade Co. Wanted-Body Builder-C. West & Co. Manted-Wet Nurse-Dr. Wiuchell. Wanted-GOod PenmRn-Box 357. City. Manted-Situation-8f Grand Avenue. Wanted-Situation-3 32 Myrtle Street. Wanted-SitHation-711 State Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31

For convenience and economy Lactart sur- xasses all other acid beverages, and as a SaaIthfuI c~,s drink it has ne su- parior, .. .Is.~-4 aA-@ -iTnseEss
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
For RnFfal,
TO BE NOLLED.

The remains of Thomas Clossly, of Poplar street, who died Thursday, were taken to
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Among Tho Yachtsmen.
Anaonia,s Camp Meetinx.

Ansonia is to have season of camp meet ing, which will be held in Wallaces grove, West Ansonia, commencing September and continuing until September 13. There will be sermons three times daily, and three prayer meetings daily.
 St. Francis Orphan Asylum Excursion
 The excursion of the St. Francis orphan asylum takes place tomorrow Wednesday,, by the steamer Elm City. The boat will leave Belle dock at 10 o'clock and return at 5 o'clock.
 Tickets can be obtained at the boat
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
He Made A Mistake.

MT. Sanford, stenographer for Douglass & Sons, who took dose of aconite, supposine it was medicine, at his home in Spring street, Sunday night, was much improved yester- day. Prompt remedies saved him.
 Among The Yachtsmen.
 The steam yacht Lucy arrived in the har- Dor Sunday after weeks cruise to the vest ward, carrying MT. Andrews and party.
 The steam yacht Puzzle, with MT. Loril- lard and party, of New York, spent Sunday in the harber.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
subscription R ates

ONE YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $500; THREE MONTHS, $1.50; ONE MONTH, 50 GENTS; ONE WEEK, 15 CENTS; SINGLE COPIES, CENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
The 0. E. g. Grand state Picnic Te.Day
 Tho Big illumination To.Night-

The o. E. g. Grand state Picnic Te.Day
 -The Big Illumination To.Night-
 Sharpie Races.
 To-day takes place at Savin' Rock the big State picnic of the Order of the Eastern Star, 8 side degree of the Masonic order for ladies Large delegations are expected from Hart ford, Middletown, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Meriden and other towns. To-day is the an- niversary of the birthday of Robert Morris, the founder of the order. It will be one of the largest picnics of the season at the Rock and an occasion of much interest. The la dies were eagerly consulting Old Probabili- ties last evening, hoping for a sunny day to- day. Howes, the caterer, will furnish large numbers of the guests with shore dinner at his pavilion, which will be headquarters for the order to-day. There are about twenty lodges of the O. E. s. in the State.
 Tonight the last grand illumination of the season takes place at the shore. The Ameri- can band will give concert while parading past the principal cottages, and with good weather there will be crowds at the shore both afternoon and evening. Also this af- tsrnoon the sharpie races take place and good contest may be expected.
 The concert of the Second Regiment band this evening will be as follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31

Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street, all kinds of job enameling.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31

Go to Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street, for bicycle sundries.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31

The Silver Question attracts much attention; but for those who have aches and pains the Compound Quinine Plasters attract more for they are sometimes 'sworth their weight in gold" Sold by druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
Naugatuck's Burning Question.

Naugatuck wants water supply, and whether to get it from Hop Brook, Beacon Hill Brook or Lake Quassapany is as much of public question up there as the State House question is down this way.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31
A Perfect Nutrient for InvaIfds

A Perfect Nutrient for Invalids
 in either Chronic or Acute Cases. Hundreds of physicians testify to it's great value. It will be retained when even lime water and milk is rejected by the stomach. In dyspepsia, and in all wasting diseases it has proved the most nutri tious and palatable, and at the time the most economical of Foods For an infant may be made
 15O Meals for $1.OO.
 Sold by Druggists-25c, 5Oc, $1.OO. e-A valuable pamphlet entitled Medical Opin- ions the Nutrition of Infants and Invalds'' sent free on application.
 Wells, Richardson & Co.,, Burlington, Vt.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-31

It may be used with confidence, when the mother is unable to nurse the child, as safe and natural substitute for mothers milk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-19
Advertised Letters.

List of advertised letters remain
ing in the Post Office at Charles
town, Jefferson county, w. Va,
October 1G, 1886:
Miss Carry Chapman, Mrs. NJ. E.
Baker, Miss Lizzie Williams, Miss
Emma j. Walker, Mrs. Eliza Cones,
John E1angle, Chas. I. Gibson, David
Parsons, Carter Pain, John B. Patter-
son, Charles Lannerring, Jacob Wal
tiers, Phil Walker.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised.
GEO.H. FLAGG. =. M.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-19
Church Items.

The Synod of Virginia will meet in
the First Presbyterian church, Rich
mond, Va, November 9th.
Rev. j. A. Broaddus, of Berryville,
and Rev. Frank MCGEE, of this place.
exchanged pulpits last Sunday.
Rev. ). FL: Moore will preach in
the P. e. Church at Summit Point ON
Sunday next, October oath, at 81
P. NJ.
Rev. DR.. j. E. Grammer, of st.
Peters Church, Baltimore, preached
a sermon before the Guild in Zion
(Episcopal) Church in this town on
Tuesday evening last.
The Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per will be administered in the Pres
byterian Church in this place on Sun
day, October 24th-preparatory SER
vices on Friday and Saturday pre-
vious.
Rev. Mr.. Lynch, Of Berryville, ass
sisted Rev. w. 6. Eggleston in the
p%rotracted meeting in the M. e.
Church South here last week, and
preached several able and effective
sermons. About twenty-five persons
~professed conversion during the two
weeks that the meeting has been in
progress, and t%wenty-one of these
have connected themselves with that
church. Rev. 1. W. Canter, of Lees
burg, Va, is expected to assist in the
meeting this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-19
The next term of the jefferson Cir

The next term of the Jefferson Cir
cult Court will begin on Tuesday,
November 10th. The following petit
jurors have been drawn to appear on
Wednesday, the second day of the
term:
Geo. w. Fulk, j. T. Allstadt.
James Langdon, D. Fl. Henry, Benz.
A. Beavers, Geo. r. Grim, D. s..
Hughes, Daniel Cockrill, B.. W. Ka-
node, Jacob NJ. Kephart, Jeptha Win
termoyer, a. G. Miller, j. B. Grand
staff, Jonathan Miller, j. NJ. Daniel,
w. w. Jacobs, John S. Castlcman,
Joseph Coleman, John w. McGraw,
Thomas Licklider, Chas. l.. Barn
hart, Thomas Geary, J. T. Kearney,
A. W. Byington, L. w. Osbourn,
Mason CIipp, jeff. NJ. Shugert, NJ.
B. Hendricks, David Cooke, I. w.
Hannah.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-19
From the Free Press:

Mrs. C. F. Thomas will go East on
Monday for a SECOND time this, Fall
to lay in needed articles for the Au-
tumn and Winter demand, and to get
the very latest and prettiest ideas on
ladies' millinery.
AS Edgar V. Crittenden was COM
ing to school on Tuesday from his
home near Ripon, he was thrown
from the vehicle in which he was rid
ing and had his left arm broken, and
he also sustained severe bruises. AS
he was crossing the bridge on the
pike neal Beulah," a bolt came out
and let one side of the shafts fall
upon the horses heels, causing him
to kick and run. DR.. Howard Os-
burn was called.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-19
Everything Goes Wrong

In the bodily mechanism when the liver gets
ont of order. Constipation, dyspepsia, con-
ton, are certain to ensue. But it is easy to
prevent these consequences. and remove their
cause. by a course of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which stimulates the hillary organ and
regulates its action. The direct result is a dis
appearance of the pains beneath the ribs and
through the shoulder blade, the nausea, head
aches, yeilowness of the skin, fhrred look of
the tongue, and sour odor of the breath, which
characterize liver complaint. Sound digestion
and q regular habit of body IRE blessings also
secured by the use of this celebrated restora-
tive of health, which imparts n degree of vigor
to the body which is its best guarantee of
safety from malarial epidemics. Nerve weak
ness and over-tension are relieved by ii, and it
improves both appetite and sleep.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-19

We are informed that an unusually
strong whirlwind for this locality
passed over a couple of corn-felds on
the "Rion Hall' farm of Hon. d. Is.
Lucas, last Wednesday, and literally
lifted up and scattered such shocks
of corn as came in its course, to the
surprise of those who witnessed it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-19

If you wish to make purchases in
general lines of dry goods and gro
%ceries, whilst visiting the Hagers-
town Fair this week, you cannot do
better than to call at the store of
Messrs. j. n. Beachley & Co., where
you will be assured of polite atten-
ton, fair dealing and low prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-19

The Western Union Telegraph
Company has decided to reopen an
office in Chariestown, and has already
begun the work of repairing the loop
here. Mr.. Chas. G.. Campbell will be
the operator, with office at his store
adjacent to the Watson House. He
has received his instruments and sup
plies, and will soon be prepared to
begin business.