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Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
THE FUNERAL OF COL. WRIGHT.

A Large Attendance of Prominent
 Citizens-Last Toketis of Respect
 The Services at the Family Resi-
 dence and at Trinity Church-The
 Floral Offerings and Burial.
 The last sad rites over the remains of the late Colonel Dexter R. Wright took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late residence, No. s26 York street, and at Trinity church at o'clock. Only the immediate relatives and friends of the deceased attended the services at the house. The remains rested in the main par Tor enclosed in beautiful casket, a fac-simile of the one in which General Grant was buried. The face of the dead wore most calm and peaceful expression. The full figure was exposed to view, and it was difficult to think that it was aught but sweet repose, so natural were the features and SO ife-like. Near the head of the casket was a beautiful floral anchor, the gift of Nassena Clark, and 8 cluster of wheat sheaves and yellow roses from George M. Harmon. On the opposite side was a floral offering from Admiral Foote post No. IT, G. A. R. in the form of Grand Army badge. The eagle at the top was com posed of white pinks, the red, white and blue ribbon was composed of immortelles and the pendant star of white pinks. Across the supporting ribbon appeared the inscription in colored immortellssi "Our First Com mander." Dr. and Mrs. Judson sent beau tiful band of white roses which lay upon the mantel.
 The casket was of highly polished copper with beveled French glass plate top, tufted inside with the finest white satin and an ele- gant ribbon embroidered satin pillow. The metallic case was enclosed in red cedar, this being covered with the finest royal purple silk plush banded with heavy silver mould ings and supported by Corinthian columns, having a massive silver base and crest. The silver name plate bore the following inscrip- tion:
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
LOCAL NE WIS.
Brief Mention.


 Sealing wax, seals and tapers at Dorman's s. Mr. Thomas J. Lynch has resigned his po- sition with Henry Herz, the Chapel street shoe dealer.
 Daniel Marsh, aged 82, died suddenly ir New Milford on Sunday. He leaves son, E. w. Marsh, in Bridgeport.
 Rev. Graham Taylor, of Hartford, said Sunday that in Hartford, east of Main street, there is one saloon for every sixteen voters.
 The steam sawmill owned by Charles Pixley in North Bolton was destroyed by fire Sunday night, the loss being upwards of $1,500.
 The funeral of Willis Baldwin, we'll known and faithful shop watchman in An sonia, took place Sunday. He died of kid ney trouble.
 Work on the bridge to be built across the meadows to connect Farnam drive on. East Rock Park with W hitneyville near Rock lane was commenced yesterday.
 The fast steam launch Yale is now ready for excursions or fishing parties at reasona- able rates. Inquire of Captain George W. Dadman, No. 63 South Front street.
 The funeral of Robert F. Seward was held at the First Baptist church in Bridgeport yesterday. The Pequonnock Wheel club at- tended in body. He died of consumption at the Lewis homestead in Watertown.
 Albert Sternberg, the seven year old son of Richard P. Sternberg, who shot himself in the hand last June while playing with a toy pistol, is slowly improving. It was feared for a long time that lock-jaw might set in.
 Remember that the Travellers of Hartford, issue thirty day accident ticket, which pays $3, 900 in case of accidental death, or $500 week for disabling injury at 8 cost of $4.50. J. 0. North, agent, No. 90 Church street.
 Plainville's excitement yesterday was the trial of Thomas Woodhouse, who was ar 1aigned charged with poisoning good dogs. Many witnesses were examined, and Wood house was fined $11 and costs amounting to $39, which he paid.
 MT. Wilbur Ayres, of South Norwalk, had narrow escape from death Saturday. He accidentally shut himself in a large ice box and refrigerator. By the most violent effort he burst hole in one side large enough to permit his escape, A physician was summoned and an examination revealed the fact that MT. Ayres' muscles on the right side were severed and his side and arm paralyzed. His body was one mass of bruises.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
YACHT CLUB NOTES.

Ladies, Bay To-Day at the club House-The Annual Cruise Prob. ably No Regatta in Fishers Island Sound.
 To-day will be ladies' day at the New Ha- ven Yacht club house; and the regatta com mittee, of which MT. Joseph T. Whittelsey is chairman, have completed all their arrange ments for the entertainment of the ladies. and all that is now required is pleasant day At 2:15 o'clock this afternoon gun will be fired at the club house, and as soon after as the ladies are ready they will start for sail in the different yachts of the fleet. They will return to the house about o'clocks when the yachts will anchor in circle as near the club house as possible and the ladies will be landed in the yawl boats of the yachts. A fine collation. will then be served in the house, after which Wheeler & Wilson's band will give concert, the programme of which is as follows:
 PART f.
 Mareh-"Commodore Billiard. :Missud Selection from opera ';Lurline" ....... Wallace GayotteI.'The Sweetest of them Ail'' Rollinson
 II.
 overture-''The Mute of Portici' ..-........ Auber The British Patrol .......... fischer fischer Genos ien sf from .:Nai,on,, 'MiliGcIer
 PART iii.
 Overture-"E Egmont" Beethoven Indian March ......................... Selenick Danza Mexicana. a.........................R .Rideugue Gordon Rogue Champagne ne-.......--D Dlller
 The members of the band will be situated on a float in front of the club house so that the ladies and their friends can occupy seats on the verandas of the club house and hear the music to good effect. The house will be handsomely decorated with club flags and Chinese lanterns, as also the yachts on which will also be burned colored fire which will light up a beautiful scene. The reception is by invitation, and only club members and their lady friends have been invited by the regatta committee who have charge of the affair. Nearly all the yachts of the fleet are in the harbor, and the Acme and Zephyr re- turned yesterday from Stony Creek to be here to-day.
 On week from Saturday the yachts will start on their annual cruise to the eastward, leaving this city during the afternoon, and spending Saturday night and Sunday in harbor at Stony Creek, leaving there for New London early Monday morning. On Satur- day evening while the yachts are at the View House, which will probably be attend ed by great many New Haven people. Fleet Captain James Gallagher, jr., said yes- terday that the proposed regatta in Fishers Island Sound for a $100 cup, to be called the Mystic Island cup and put up by the owner of the island, MT. H. O. Osgood, would probably not come off, as the club have made all their arrangements for the cruise, and on no day could the yachts take part in the regatta unless on Monday, on which day the Elm City had an excursion elsewhere.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
Personal.

MT. Edward B. Phelps, of the New York World, is spending a few days with his pa rents in this city.
 Mrs. Jane Robbins, of West Haven, an aunt of the late Tom Thumb, died on Sun. day of heart disease.
 Rev. Dr. S. D. Phelps, of this city, preach ed at the Second Baptist church in Holyoke, Mass, last Sunday.
 Rev. Dr. McLane leaves next week for his cottage at Merwin's Point, where he will spend the month of August.
 Dale Armstrong, treasurer of Frank A. Robbins circus, who was injured last week at Rockville, is home to recuperate.
 Edwin J. Toof, of the New Haven Rufie company, has bought the George H. Scran- ton house and lot on Winthrop avenue.
 Abraham Asher, Yale 's4, of Boston, is visiting his brother, Attorney Harry w. Asher of this city. He will spend a two weeks vacation here.
 E. A. Bradley, bookkeeper at ex-Goyerno1 the Second National bank, have been at Long Beach for few days.
 Agent James H. Ward, of the New Haven Steamboat company, was feeling the effects of his injuries quite severely yesterday, but is getting along as well as could be expected.
 Ex-Principal George R. Burton of the Washington school and John Ruff are promi- nently mentioned as candidates for members of the Board of Education at the coming fall election.
 Miss Aleine Rowland, daughter of Regis trar Rowland, was sworn in as notary pub lie by Attorney Hugh Daley yesterday, she having been thus qualified in order that she might assist in the business of the registrar's office She is one of the youngest lady nota- ries in the State.
 Rev. MT. Gilbert, pastor of the Church of the Messiah, leaves with his family this week for Maine, where they will remain the con- ing month MT. Gilbert will spend DOT ton of his vacation in camp at the head waters of the Androscoggin river with lis friend, Paul K. AmesI of Yale '86.
 Miss Hattie Woods, daughter of 8 promi- nent resident of Milford, will be married Wednesday evening, August 4, to Edward B. Bunnell, of Woodmont. Nearly two hundred invitations have been issued and a number of New Haveners are included in the list Rev. MT. Simons will perform the ceremony.
 The Bridgeport Standard has the follow ing article: Everybody knows Simon Sil- verthau, the New Haven jeweler, whose face is as familiar on our streets as if he belong ed here. For the first time in forty years he is enjoying vacation, being registered at the Clarendon Hotel, Saratoga. Probably Simon has gold watch in every pocket and will clear enough money to pay expenses of the trip. He is accompanied by his daugh- ter, Miss Carrie Silverthau We have heard from him and he reports very enjoy able time, and will no doubt spend four weeks there."
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
Death of mrs. Annie M. Draine.

A large circle of friends will deeply sym pathize with ex-Lieutenant John Draine, of this city, in the loss of his wife, @ very esti- mable young lady, who died in Newtown, ,Ct., yesterday, after an illness of six or seven weeks with quick consumption. She will be mourned by many friends to whom she was endeared for her suitability and winning traits She has been in Newtown for some time past in the hope that 8 change of air might benefit her. MT. and Mrs. Draine were married about two years ago and had resided on Mansfield street, and attended Trinity church. She leaves baby eleven months old. The time of the funeral has not been arranged.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED. Bey Drowned Last Evening in Mill
 River.

Michael Grogan, the twelve year old son of Michael Grogan, who lives on the corner of St. John and East streets, went down to French's dock to play early last evening. He and several other boys were playing near the end of the dock when he was seen to fall in to Mill river, either having slipped or been pushed in by some of his playmates. He could not swim and at once sank, and did not again come to the surface. An alarm was given and Timothy Crowley, the bath house keeper, recovered the bey's body by the aid of grappling hooks half an hour later. Dr.. O'Connor was summoned and worked over the boy an hour with a battery, but he failed to show signs of returning life. Dr. M. O.. White was then summoned and after view ing the remains they were taken to his par ents' house.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
The Fresh AIT ExcursIon.

Additional funds are needed in order to pro- vide comfortably for the children to be sent by the City missions to the shore tomorrow. Two cars will probably be filled as the moth CTS and younger children in some of the fam flies will be included. Dinner will be pro- vided for all, together with an afternoon lunch of cake, fruit, etc., before returning. Contributions from children, as we'll as oth- CTS, will be welcomed and may be sent to Rev. MT. Mossman by mail, or left for the fresh air fund at any time at the Y. M. 0. A. rooms, 721 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27

Funeral of EX-Alderman John EgaM
 From St. Patrick's Church Y Yesterday.
 A large number of people attended the funeral of the late ex-Alderman John Egan, which took place yesterday morning from was said with the Rev. Father Rigney as eel ebrant, Rev. Fathers Russell and Kyle as sisting. The singing by the choir was pecu- liarly fitting the sad and solemn occasion, aided by the voices of Misses Smith and Reilly. The address by Rev. Father Rigney pathetic and consolatory, and an exhor tstion to think upon the brevity and uncer tainty of human life and to live lives of use- fulness and piety. He spoke upon the life of the deceased, who had for many years been a resident of that section of the city and member of St. Patricks church, and of his manly and generous heartedness, his firm devotion and allegiance to friends and his capabilities as citizen, which had re- suited in his being elevated to positions of crust and responsibility in his adopted city.
 The eloquent remarks were listened to with marked attention by the large audience in which were many well known and influen- tial citizens who held or have held positions of trust in the city or in the church, and there were not 8 few of our old and respect ed citizens among the number. The bearers were: Ex-Alderman William Geary, F. B. O'Brien, William Luby, John H. Moore, William Crowley and William Fitzpatrick, of this city, and Lawrence Cullom and John Masterson, of Bridgeport. The assembly took the last look at the features of the de- ceased, and the long procession of carriages was soon upon it's way to St. Bernard ceme- tery where the interment took place.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
the Local B. D. Champions

The Atlantic base ball nine has reorga- nized and is composed as follows: Mccarthy, C.; Carey, D.; Truman, g. B.; Donovan, 1b; Dougnan, 2b; McGuinness, 3b; Carr, l. f.. Cook, c. f.; St. Clair, T. f. The Atlantics will play the Resolutes in Meriden August and the Ridgewoods at Ridgewood, N. J., August 8. They dispute the claim of the Oyster Points to be the representative nine of New Haven. Captain Mccarthy, IA Wallace street. will attend to all challenges.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
A Slight Fire Late Yesterday After.

About half-past yesterday afternoon an alarm of fire was sounded from box No. 31, situated at No. 7's hose house on Water street near Olive. The cause of the alarm was fire in the upper story of two-story building on Water street, owned and occu- pied by the Thomas filling company, lumber dealers. The fire caught from hot box and run along the roof, but was extinguished by a stream from one of Mo- 7's hose lines before loss ia about $5O
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
lief Of Police EBoIlman'g N

Chief Of Police H$oAIK1an'9 NOVe4
 R0Sues' Gallery.
 Chief of Police Bollman has a novel and easy way of finding out criminals who have had their pictures taken and their history. In large photograph album he has the pie lures of criminals, on each one of which is stamped a number. He has also tally book having pages numbered to correspond with the numbers stamped on the pictures On the appropriate page is written description of the criminal and history of his crime and when and where he was arrested. So by this the chief or any person recognizing one of the pictures can easily get the mans history. Previous to the chiefs making up this rogues' record all the pictures were placed indiscriminately in large case in the chiefs office with record attached, and the identification of the pictures was speedily lost or forgotten, and no description of the pictures could be found they were of lit- tie or no value.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
The Ar1Ons' Grand Picnic.
 The Arion Singing society hold their an- nual grand picnic at Railroad Grove, SaVin Rock, August 9th. A big time is expected.
Inn mprOVed.

Representative Cheney, of North Haven, who was transported to Maine recently in a drawing room car, his condition being very feeble, is decidedly improved by the change of air and has been able to walk a short dis tance, an exertion he had not before been able to accomplish in several months.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
BY BICYCLE.
A New Haven Salesman's Trip To

Chicago.
 MT. Andy Welton, with M. Bristol & Sons, the Chapel street shoe dealers, left yesterday for Chicago. He goes by bicycle. MT. Welton expects to reach Chicago in about fifteen days, and will be gone about three weeks
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, ; WASHINGTON, D. O., July g. 1886, a. m. For Massachusetts,, Connecticut and Rhode Isl and. local rains, followed by fair weather, station ary temperature, variable winds
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
The Prohibition Clubs Weekly
 NTAatHnU.

The Prohibition club met last evening at their hall, 102 Orange street. After prayer by the president, Charles F. Wissert was chosen as delegate to the State convention in place of Rev. A. J. Wheeler, who will be un- able to attend. Captain Charles Seelsy and J. H. Perry were also chosen as alternate delegates.
 The secretary spoke of the coming conven- tion at Hartford and the attractions offered there on Wednesday. With Hon. John B. Finch, Hon. H. Clay Bascom and other good speakers those who attend (and the public are invited) cannot help having good time.
 Interesting and earnest speeches were made by Mrs. Grant, Rev. G. J. GaNun, Charles E. Dewey, AIanson Gregory, Isaac Covert, w. H. Martin, Rev. H. D. Phillips and Pres ident William H. Rogers. Five new mem bers have joined the club within the week.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27

Are offered to all purchasers of Teas and Coffees every day this week. Call and see them. ''Best goods at lowest prices" Cen tennial American Tea Co.,, 363 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27

The pain and misery suffered by those who are afflicted with dyspepsia are indescri- bable. The distress of the body is equalled or surpassed by the confusion and tortures of the mind, thus making it's victims suffer double afliction. The relief which is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla has caused thousands to be thankful for this great medicine It dispels the causes of dyspepsia, and tones up the digestive organs. Try Hoods Sarsapa- rfllA
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27

Mr. Jas F. M. Herman of South Meriden, Ct., writes:
 Every one who has used your Magnetic Cure" speaks we'll of it.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
DEXTER RUSSELL WRIGHT, Born July 21. 1891.
 Died July 23, 1886.

The casket was carried by extension bar handles, covered with the same mater ial as the casket, having silver tips. It was furnished by Lewis & Maycock, the undertakers in charge of the funeral. There was also a cross of roses from Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rowe; broken column from the County Bar association and other floral offerings.
 There were twelve bearers, prominent men in the city and State, as follows: Chief Justice Park, Governor Henry B. Harrison, Judge Carpenter, Judge Sanford, States At torney Hilton E. DoolittIe, Arthur D. Osborne, president of the Second National bank, ex- Judge Luzon B. Morris, Attorney H. D. White, ex-Judge Lynde Harrison. Attorney John c. Hollister, ex-Judge w. B. Stoddard and Jonathan Ingersoll, clerk of the Super ior court.
 There were also ten bearers from Admiral Foote post as follows: Past Commander E. H. Waldron, Quartermaster H. H. Stowe, Charles A. Baldwin, William A. Lincoln, John Bright, John Mccarthy, Frank M. Lovejoy, Charles B. Dyer and Edward Wines.
 The services at the house were conducted by Rev Dr. Edwin Harwood and according to the Episcopal form and were brief, but very appropriate.
 On the conclusion of the services at the house the remains were borne to the hearse by the Grand Army veterans and the funeral cortege moved slowly and solemnly through York to Chapel street and thence to Trinity church, where the concluding services were held. At the church a large number of prominent citizens had gathered and also Admiral Foote post under command of J. N. Coe. The services were most solemn and impressive As the funeral cortege moved up the center aisle, preceded by the rector. Rev. Dr. Harwood, and his assistant, Rev. Mir. Nichols, the solemn notes of " Beetho- ven's March for the Dead" pealed forth from the organ. The casket was placed in the center aisle and when all were seated the solemn services were commenced by the choir chanting psalm suited to burial ser vices. The regular Episcopal service for the dead was then observed. The concluding hymn was that commencing, "Abide with me, fast falls the eventide."
 On the conclusion of the services those present who desired to do so were permitted to view the remains and nearly all the large congregation present availed themselves of the opportunity thus afforded to look for the last time upon the face of the departed. The remains were then borne to Evergreen ceme- tery and inferred in the family plot About the grave were strewn evergreen boughs, the floral pieces presented being placed near the same. Before being placed in the grave the casket was enclosed in an outer case of steel and the Grand Army comrades of the de ceased then lowered the remains to their final resting place. A short service and benedic- tion by Rev. Dr. Harwood followed, and the solemn ceremony was over
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
Tuesday, July 27, 1ss6.
NEW AD7ERT1sEMENTs TO-DAY.

NEW 1AO E41NA 19NM&LNIO 1V-UAX Art Materials-At Northrop's. For Sale-Folding Bed-P. O. Box 1S7 West Haven For Sale-House-LF F. Comstock. Handle Bars-Bicyele Supply Company. Hoods Sarsapariila-At Druggists. HothOuse Grapes-At Halls. Lewis Red Jacket Btters-At DrupRists' Secondhand Bicycles-32 Front Street. The Magnetic Cure-At Druggists. Wanted-Books to Keep-X Y.Z Wanted-Porter-Sea View House. Manted-Situation-11W White Street, Manted-S -Situation-118 Ashmun Street Wsuted-Situation-ls Brewery Street.
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Ayers Ague Cure is vegitable prepara- tion, and warranted to cure all malarial dis orders
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
Special Inducements

Second handed bicycles of all makes and at all prices. Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27

Police Notes. John Smith was arrested by Officer Helget last evening for lasciVioQs carriage
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16h Coarse Granulated Sugar $l 25c pound best Java Coffee. soc pound fine Oolong Tea. 25c pound fine Butter. soc gallon best Porto Rico Molasses. 25c peck for fine New Potatoes. Full Line Vegetables fn Stock. 800 Georgia Watermelons Thursday. Melons to be received direct.
 CereaIine I3c a Package. R. W. MILLS, 362 State Street.
 We save one profit in buying direct.
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George Campbell, Hopkinsville, Ky, says: Bur- dock Blood Bit is the best preparation for the Blood and Stomach ever manufactured.
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27

First Class Dinners Reasonable price. City Hall Dining Rooms Church cor Court. iy13 If
Morning journal and courier., 1886-07-27
THE SAWmILL FIRE.

They Propose to Rebufld-Mills of the
 Kind Scarce-A Help to New Haven's
 Prosperity.
 The New Haven Steam Sawmill company propose to rebuild their burned works as soon as possible, If permit is obtained. MT. An derson said it would be difficult to rebuild with brick owing to the nature of the foun- dations, which is piling driven into the mud flats, and the motion of the heavy machinery required in the business would be likely to endanger brick work. There was large lot of heavy machinery in the mill which was re- quired for the heavy work done there. A prominent manufacturer in another part of the city, speaking of the sawmill fire, said it would be quite 8 disaster to the city to lose the mill from among our industries, and es- pecially mills where very heavy timbers can be sawed out rare in this part of New England. The scene of the oonfagration still aftraota roaOu ciOhtsaarc
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Dropped and cow-horn handle bars for bicycles. Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street.