Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-06
r1REmAN HUnBELL,s DEATH.


 Companion Injured.
 A sad mishap and general bereavement | happened to the city's fire department at the | fire in Farren Bros' Artisan street factory on 1 the Fourth. It was the death of E. L. Hub 1 bell and the serious injury of William L. Cooper, both of No. 2'ssteamer. While they were on ladder at the third story window an over pressure of water in the hose they held shook the ladder so violently that both were thrown to the ground. When they fell Cooper landed upon Hubbell and probably saved his life. He received severe fracture in his right elbow. MT. Hubbell, however, struck on his head, and when reached was unconscious. His heart beat few minutes but soon stopped. The sad news was dis closed to the deceased's family by Fire Con- missioner Stannard.
 The accident was due to the men being nearly smothered by the smoke and the jumping of the hose which shook them from the ladder Two men had just been driven from the ladder by the smoke and MT. Hub bell and his companion had relieved them when the dreadful accident happened. It IS said that had not Hubbeli received fatal in- iuries by falling, the blow received by his companion falling on him, which lcrushed in his stomach, would have resulted in death. Mir. Hubbell's funeral will take place Sum- day afternoon and the fire department will attend in body.
 Medical Examiner White will hold an in- quest.
 Hubbell was thirty-three years old and leaves @ wife and two children. He has been member of the department for ten years. He was a member of the Mutual Aid assoeia- ton and the Firemen's Benevolent associa- ton. From the former his widow will receive $100 and from the latter such sum as may be voted He was member also of the State Firemen's association, from which his widow will receive $400, and each of his two chil- dren, one of whom is about ten years of age and the other baby of eleven months, will receive $1 week until they are fifteen years old.
 ACTION OF THE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LAST NIGHT. The Firemen's Benevolent association met last night to take some action on the death of Edward Hubbeu of No. 2, who lost his life on Wednesday in the performance of his duty. Every company of the fire depart ment was represented.
 It was voted to donate to the widow of the deceased $25 month for six months. It was also voted to attend the funeral in body, but without having music. A committee, consisting of Superintendent Smith, Capt. Hubbard of steamer and Capt. Futile of steamer 5, was appointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of MT. Hubben.
 THE VOLUNTARY FUND. People are already beginning to donate to voluntary fund started tor the benefit of the deceased. Chief Hendrick of the fire
 department is receiving these contributions. The cause is @ worthy one and every true-
 hearted citizen should not lot the opportuni- | ty pass without doing something for the
 family of man who was one of class who | are always ready to sacrifice their own lives ! for the sake of others. Chief Hendrick has received the following voluntary contribu- tions: Alphonso Thill $5, Alexander Buck I ingham $2, w. G. Cunning $1, J. O. New | ton $1, Joseph Whittlesey $50, John Rogers | $5, Samuel E. Merwin $50, Hinman & Morse $10. The fund at present amounts to $125. ACTION BY THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS LAST NIGHT.
 The fire commissioners held special meet ing last night to take action on the death of Fireman Edward l.. Hubbell. The follow ing was submitted by Commissioner Mullen
 That in view of the sad and untimely death of Edward l. Hubbell of steamer No 2, who brayely s # of these facts to make official recognition of his partment, which has covered period of ten years;
 Voted. That the chief be instructed to order such portion of the department as he may deem best to parade at the funeral; that this board attend the unexpired quarter be paid to his widow. and that detailed account of his death be spread upon the records of this board.
 The board accepted Commissioner Mullen's communication.
 The commissioners discussed the duty of the board in cases where fireman is injured or loses his life. The members of the board thought that something else should be done for the widow and her children, but they had 1o-@a .If kIoA 1n,x kI,as., thought there should be fund established for such cases. The board said that if any thing more was done for the widow that the common council would have to take the ac tion.
 Wedding Last Evening" At six o'clock last evening Mr. G. Frank Bradley was united in marriage to Miss Jen- nie M. Hall, daughter of Superintendent Hall of the railroad shops. The ceremony took place at the residence of the brides parents, 581 Elm street, Rev. Dr. Twitchell Officiating. The bridesmaid was Miss Lottie Hall, sister of the bride, and the best man was Henry Bronson. A reception was held immediately after the marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley left at 8:15 for two weeks stay in Litchfeld county. Both have a great many sincere
  many beautiful wedding gifts.
 
 There Were Pickpockets There. Rev. John Warren of Bridgeport, retired minister, had his pockets picked while board ing horse car at Bridgeport on the Fourth. He lost wallet containing $25. an interest coupon for $40 and an Elgin watch. Captain West, the oyster dealer of Bridge port, had $1s0 taken from his hip pocket Tuesday night while he was hanging upon a horse car returning from Seaside Park. New Haven man named Cowles had his watch stolen while returning home from Bridgeport on the train on the 4th of July night. He had his watch when he boarded the train, but missed it soon after. Three men who jostled against Cowles were detained by Detective Reilly at the New Haven depot on the arrival of the train, but there was no evidence to fix the theft on them.