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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-27
SOLD FOR A YOKE OF OXEN.
The Price Paid for n Negro who
Recently Died.


There died few days since, near
Slate Hill, and in what was formerly
part of the old town of Minisink, the
last survivor OF the Orange county
freedmen. His name was Frank
Bounty, and he was born of slave
parents in 1904, near the spot where
he died. When he was IL years old
his master, Minisink farmer named
Ephraim Marsh, sold him under the
description of 1.-THE negro boy slave
Frank, )" to Joseph Davis, afterward
prominent politician and banker of
the county, who died some years ago.
The bill of sale which conveyed
Frank to his new master, executed in
due legal form, and specifying the
consideration as "the sum of $55 in
lawful currency" is still in possession
of member Of the Davis family.
Tradition relates that on the consum-
nation of the sale the consideration
was changed from money to a yoke of
oxen.
Bounty and nearly 100 other slaves
in Orange county became free under
the terms of.the act providing for the
final manumission Of all the bonds
men in the State in 1927. His late
master furnished him with cottage,
where, with wife and children, he
spent the remainder of a long life.
He was esteemed as an industrious
and a worthy man. His remains
we're taken to the village church at
Slate Hill, where the customary
funeral services of the Presbyterian
Church were solemnized by the Rev.
Theron Britain, and where large
congregation Of the best people Of the
neighborhood united in paying trib-
ute Of respect to the memory of the
former slave iddletown cor. N. Y.
Times.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-27
Danxerous musement.

SAN MArEo, CAL, February 26.-
Two boys. aged 16 and IA attempted
to board the north-bound train this
evening. One Fitzsimmons missed
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-27
Perished in the Flames.

sHREvEPoRT, La, February 20
The Tilley Hotel burned last night.
R. G. Craig of Cincinnati burned to
death.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-27
pRoMIsEs FROM pHILApELPAIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, February &c.
George L. Eastman, National Organ
ixer Of the Knights Of Labor is au-
thority for the statement that the
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
what it Costs to Stop Smoking.


Francis A. Hoffman,, jr., and Attorney
Law were standing on Clark street about five
years ago, each smoking cigar. Hoffman,
said SO much smoking was killing him. Law
bantered him to swear off. Hoffman, ac-
cepted the challenge. To make it more bind
ing they concluded to have their final smoke
then and there. Hoffman, bought two CT
CARS for one dollar, selecting the strongest he
could find. When they had consumed about
half of each cigar Hoffman, threw his into
the street, and Law, after some protest, did
likewise Hoffman, went home and the old
habit of smoking cigar just before retiring
came back to him. The more he thought of
his agreement to not smoke the more did his
appetite for cigar appeal to him. He grew
nervous and walked out of the house and
down to the lake. He wandered about the
shore like lost spirit on the banks of the
Styx and finally sought drug store. He
rang up the night clerk and begged for some
thing to put down his demand for tobacco.
The clerk furnished him with some ginseng
root and he went home. He lived through
the torture for six months. At the end of
that time he had dream. He dreamed that
he was smoking again and when he awoke
his system was racked with pain. He was
undergoing the ,torments which made DIR.
Quincy mad He was sure he had been
smoking again, and would not believe any
thing to the contrary until he was assured by
one who had seen him retire that he had not.
Slowly he conquered his appetite for the
weed. He carries cigar in his pocket now
and takes it out often to look at it. He
tempts himself, but he has no desire to re-
turn He claims that his capacity for work
is greater than when he was addicted to the
habit; that his health is good, his memory
better and his disposition sweetened. He
can be found on the street or in his Office
preaching the doctrine of total abstinence on
the tobacco question, and is willing to take
the hastings to proclaim against the evils of
the weed.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
FAIR HAVEN.
serious Injury From a Peculiar Acc
eIdent-General Items 0fLocRl Inter.


A serious Injury From a Peculiar Ac-
eIdent-General Items ofLocRl Inter-
est.
The strawberry festival at the Methodist
church parlors. was held again last night and
the attendance was most satisfactory
notwithstanding the fact that the weather
yesterday was of such treacherous nature.
A movement will soon be set on foot at the
church to obtain q new organ which will cost
several thousands of dollars.
Mr.. Philsnder P. Beebe, who was for a
number of years in the grocery business on
the corner of Grand avenue and Front street,
is dangerously i'll at his home on Woolsey
street. Mr.. Beebe met with most peculiar
accident while at work for F. S. Andrew &
Co. in the city. He was assisting in lifting a
heavy side of beef, which in some peculiar
manner fell on him and crushed him severe
ly. He was taken to his home, and the doc
tor now says that there is a good chance of
recovery.
The annual meeting of the borough of
Fair Haven will be held at the engine house
on June 10 at o'clock p. m. for the purpose
of laying tax sufficient to meet the expenset
of the borough for the coming year. It is
doubtful whether four or five mill tax will
be laid, but it will probably be the former. 1t
takes two mill tax to provide for the
police department, while the fire department.
and about all other ordinary expenses can be
met for about two mills more. AS there will
be no special demand for more money than
usual this year the four mill tax will proba-
bly, prevail.
Miss May Halliwell, of Milford, has been
visiting Miss Lulu Mansfield.
The members of the young ladies' walking
club have not as yet decided upon a name
for their organization, but they will COM
menee by a series of long walks in and about
Fair Haven as soon as their new suits are 6n-
ished which will be in about q week.
The work of cultivating and transplanting
seed oysters is nearly complete and the pres
ent catch is what is known as very shelly.
The members of the local branch of the
w. G. 7. o. are making preparations for the
convention which will be held at the First
church next Wednesday.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
THE FELsBURGs WIN.
Musicians Play ball at Hamilton Park

Musicians Play hall AZ Hamilton Park.
The musicians of Dorscht lodge played q
game of base ball at Hamilton Park yester-
day afternoon. The rain did not hinder
them. The players all took along their in
struments and played several tunes at the
Park. One team was captained by Louis
Felsburg and the other by Frank Fichtl
The Felsburgs won by score of Is to IA.
Fichtl's nine was as follows: Fichtl p,
Rosenthal c., L. We'll h., J. Lynch 3D., j.
Miller 3d., e. Daniels &c., j. Osborn r.f., J..
Rosinus c.f., f. Gilbert IF.
Felsburgs team was composed of Fe1sburg
George Felsburg 3d., Grady S., e. Adler r.
f., George Kessell If, A. Malone CT.
The following was the score by innings:
F Ftias1T ss::::::::.::: o15
The game was very exciting. The Fels-
burgs made twelve base hits and ten errors,
and the Fiehtls seven hits and thirteen err
rors. After the game horse car was char
tered and the band played all the way down
and also serenaded Paul We'll.
New national rules were made especially
for this game. Some of them are as follows:
The ball must be thrown with the hands only.
Not more than one ball must be thrown at a
Pitcher must have at least two feet in the BOX and
xry piryer Knocked senseiess with ball or bat can
take two bases or two beers.
No player allowed to ride or be carried around the
a fine Of $500 win be imposed on any player
caught running.
If any player should run to third base first acct
dentaly the diamond will at once be turned around
to accommodate said player.
Die shaking or card playing will n OF be tolerated
during progress Of game.
Fiefders win not be allowed to use fly paper or
crab nets.
own Fielding.
ANY player dropping dead during the game will
please remain quiet until the end Of the inning.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
PERSONAL JOTTINGS

About New Haven People and other
People.
General S. E. Merwin is back from a bust
ness trip to Chicago.
Wallace q. Bradley of the Grays will
marry Miss Bertha E. Lyon, of Brooklyn,
June 10.
Judge Sheldon dominates Andrew D.
White, president of Cornell university, for
president.
L. B. Hinman and Joseph L. Deming have
been appointed appraisers on the estate of
the late George Gabriel
Asa, son of Professor Loomis, is in town on
short visit. He is manager of the Battery
Hotel at Asheville, N. G.
Heublein Brothers, of Hartford, will take
possession of the premises in this city now
occupied by Charles Downs July 90.
Druggist John w. Lowe, corne. Of Park
and South streets, will leave for t-s West
and South to-day for a months vacation for
the benefit of his health.
L. G. Merrick Of Klock's drug store will
in about two weeks go to Philadelphia and
enter into the service of the Automatic Fire
Alarm and Extinguisher company.
Depot Officer Thomas Kennedy and wife
left yesterday for week or ten days stay in
Washington, D. c., during which time they
will visit the chief public buildings and catch
elimpses of the faces of most of the men of
national renoWn at the national capital Few
rnen, IL any, in New Haven know the faces
of as many distinguished Americans as does
Depot officer Kennedy.
Worthy president, Samuel E. Wood; vice
president, George Twite; worthy secretary,
William F. Clarkson; assistant secretary,
George Clarke; treasurer, j 81. g. Durant;
first messenger, George Fletcher; represen-
tative, Richard F. Shepard; trustees, George
w. Bence, James L. Wellstert; physician,
Joseph L. Dobson, NJ. D., are the newly
elected officers of the Sons of st. George Of
this city.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
2OOTH CONvOCATTON.
Continuation OF the Centennial of
Christ Church, East Haven-To.
DAYS RxePefaaM.

Continuation OF the Centennial of
Christ Church, East Haven-To.
Days Exercises.
Yesterday, in connection with the celsbra-
ton OF the centennial of East Haven parish,
the regular convocation of the Episcopal
clergy was held. This is the two hundredth
meeting of the convocation and the clergy
were invited to hold their meeting there,
making doubly interesting occasion. The
service in the morning opened at 1890
o'clock with the holy communion and the
convocation sermon by Rev. E. S. Lines of
st. Pauls church, this city. His text was
from st. John iv, 3s: ''Other men labored and
ye are entered into their labors." The SER
mon was one addressed to the convocation
and had no special reference to the celebra-
ton.
"The labor" of the text was defined as
the upbuilding of the kingdom of God, the
bringing in of the reign Of righteousness and
truth in the hearts and minds of men, and
so in the world.
It was said of the work that it was one
from the beginning to the end, although
taken up by different generations of men
under the greatest variety of circumstances.
The end to be reached is always one-the
bringing of men to the knowledge of Christ
and trust in him as a Saviour. The obsta-
Gle to be removed--the sinful will of man
is always the same. Probably the differen-
ces in the work from generation to genera
ton are not az great as men commonly think.
Two truths follow from the fact that the
work is one in character and from one mas
ter. The great principles proclaimed by
Christ once for all must never be forgotten.
The work is the reign of truth and righteous
ness by the grace of God, through the opera
ton of the will of God. Personal relation to
Christ is the one needful thing. There is no
hope save in magnifying that primary truth
of the gospel, in turning from all things to
dependence upon the grace of God. Discov-
cry and invention of new truth are not the
end in Christian work, but the application of
the old truth, the learning of the full mean
ing of what was once for all revealed in
Christ.
very interesting paper was read yester |
day afternoon at Christ church by the Rev. |
DR. Bennett. of Guilford, on the early days of
the conventions history together with in |
terestiDg personal sketches.
. In the evening the missionary service was
held, at which Rev. Messrs. Morgan, Randall |
and Watkins made addresses.
To-day's services will consist of the com- /
munion service and q sermon by Bishop Will /
Iiams in the forenoon, and addresses by Rev. |
Dr. HARDWOOD, of this city, and the ex-reotors i
Of the church. This evening the rector, Rev. |
Mr.. Westerman, holds reception.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
A CONNECTICUT FISHING CLUB.
lease of Canadian Territory.

lease of Canadian Territory.
A number of prominent gentlemen met at
Bridgeport yesterday and formed an organi-
cation to be known as the Metabeschowan
Fishing club and elected the following Off
GERS: President, Hon. o. Il. Platt of Meriden;
vice president, Stephen B. KELLOGG of Water
bury; secretary and treasurer, John c. Cham
berlain of Bridgeport; board of stewards,
Morris w. Seymour of Bridgeport, William
K. Townsend of New Haven, John S. Coe of
Meriden. The club starts with a charter
membership of twenty five. They have leased
from the Canadian government tract of land
north of Quebec and on the line of the Quebec
and st. John railroad 1t is twenty-six miles
long by twelve WIDE They have also leased
an adjoining section eight miles long and four
miles in width. These leases embrace five
large lakes and numerous smaller ones and
in this domain they will control the exclusive
fishing rights. Senator Platt was present and
presided at the meeting. The club is COM
posed of gentlemen from New York, Boston,
Washington, D. c.. New Haven, Meriden,
Waterbury, Stamford and Bridgeport
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
4. Yachting Experiences.

The yacht Metacomet at p. m. Tuesday,
with her owners, F. P. Lewis and Wa. Bor-
den, on board left New Haven harbor intend
ing to reach Cedar Point in time to witness
the yacht race there. They had proceeded
but few miles when q thunder shower oc-
CURED. Before p. m. they reached Charles
Island, and there being dead calm they
hove anchor under the west shore, conelud-
ing to wait for a breeze. They reached
Bridgeport harbor at 4:30 Wednesday. that
being the best they could do owing to the
lack of wind. They had been 261s hours do
ing twenty miles. They took the cars for
Westport and got there in time to hear de-
tails of the race, remained all night and came
back to New Haven yesterday morning. The
Metacomet will be sent to this port when
there is wind.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
STATE CORRRsPONDRNcE.
Madison
MEMORIAL DAY-THE DEAD BODY MYSTERY

Madison
MEMORIAL DAY-THE DEAD BODY MYSTERY
THE UNIVERSAL TOPIC.
May 31.-Union memorial exercises were
held in the Congregational church oh Sunday
evening. Addresses were made by Rev. Mr..
Gallup and Rev. Mr.. Crofut. On Wednes-
day the usual order of exercises was observed.
The veterans formed in body and headed
by the drum corps marched to the West
cemetery and strewed their comrades graves
with flowers. Speeches were made by Rev.
Mr.. Gallup, Rev. Mr.. Robinson of Clinton,
Rev. Mr.. Crofut and many others.
During the thunder storm on Monday
night telephone pole on Liberty street was
shattered by lightning. Mr.. Marsh's store
was also struck, but not much damage done.
1t is thought that the dead body that was
brought on shore at Madison last week may
have been Mrs. Hall of Meriden, who left
her home last December in a deranged state
of mind. She was traced as far as Middle
town, since which time nothing has been
heard of her. Her husband came here and
the remains were taken up. She wore plain
gold ring, and some buttons were taken from
her dress which he thought correspondent
with some that she left at home.
The principal subject of conversation is
that never failing topic, the weather, and
everybody looks blue. The fishermen hang
around the beach, not daring to put their
nets in the water on account of the immense
quantities of sunfsh. The farmers stand
with hands in their pockets and look at theil
wet planting ground and console themselves
with the reflection that they will have a good
grass crop after all.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
A $4,000 OHAPEL.
A Movement Started For n Chapel a
Evergreen Cemetery.

"A Movement Started For Chapel AT
Evergreen Cemetery.
A circular letter has been issued by
James D. Dewell, president, and the commit
tee on subscriptions of the Evergreen Ceme-
terry association, asking for donations for
the purpose of erecting at Evergreen ceme-
terry a chapel and receiving vaults. There is
q need Of such conveniences at the cemetery.
A chapel would greatly add to the
appearance of the grounds and also meet a
growing demand by parties from out of
town as place to hold funeral services.
The recent purchase of the Beecher proper
ty on Davenport avenueand the other i'm
provements which have been made and the
interest have created debt of $4,000. The
improvements on the same will take up the
revenue from the sale of lots for the Hext
five years. Since the organization of the as
ISOLATION in 1S4S it has always worked hard
to make all improvements possible, and the
recent purchase was made by an increased
demand for lots. The ost of the chapel of
stone will be about 81 900, and the commit
tee ask for subscri ptions to help raise that
amount
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
NO LoDGERs AFTER TO-DAY.

The Order of the Police Commissioners
to GO Into EMect To.M OFrOw-Chfef
Bollman Says That Ex-Governor
Tngersoll's opinion Corresponds
With the Intentions of the COmmis-
si0nerS-WhaG Town Born Citizen
Says.
Chief Bollman of the police department
was asked yesterday what the police depart.
ment was going to do in regard to the answer
given by the board of selectmen to the order
passed recently by the police commissioners
to the effect that after June no tramps or
other persons who have committed no crime
will be lodged at the station house. He said
that they would do just as the police COM
missioners had ordered: Ex-Governor q. R.
Ingersoll's opinion, he said, was identical
with the intentions of the commissioners.
| The technical meaning of the word tramp"
according to the statutes was one who was
guilty of some crime. A person, say, who
had come from Bridgeport or any other place
| and who was in every way worthy, but was
/ out of money and was looking for work, could
not, if he applied for lodging at the police
Office, be taken in, according to the instruc-
| lions of the commissioners. The town would
have to take care of them. II per-
son came here from another place and it
1 could be proven that he was begging, or mao
| committed some other crime, he would be held
i and the next morning he would be taken be-
| fore the City court. If the officers cannot
prove charge the applicant for lodging will
| be given the "beneft of the doubt" as the
chief said, and will not be locked up. The
intention of the commissioners is to lock up
no one over night but those guilty of some
crime. To-day is the last day that the police
authorities will take dodgers and let them go
in the morning.
stThat is all very we'll, )" said man inter
ested in town affairs. 1.-THE town authorities
will not take this class of persons, you may
rest assured of that The board of select
men acknowledges certain responsibility.
The fact is, the police commissioners have
bit off more than they can chew. They have
attempted to throw this matter on the town,
but the selectmen, in their answer and in G.
R. Ingersoll's opinion, give them a hard blow
Now what is to become of those persons
whom the police department refuse to take
ing The town will not care for them, and the
fact is that these persons, finding no place te
stay, will have to sleep in the open air, and
| by the statutes these persons are called
trampszpr Migrants and they must be arrest
| ed. So the police department. will eventual
Ily have to take them, but of course they vii
| be taken before the court. There will be
1 mora to this cnntrnvarsv uudOubt0dlv u
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
COLUMBIA DIVISION, 5. OF II.
An InteresGIng Temperance Meeting
Held Last Evening".

An Interesting Temperance Meeting
Held Last Evening.
At the hall of Columbia division, Sons of
Temperance, on Arthur street, an interesting
and enthusiastic temperance meeting was
held last evening. William G. Scobie was
chairman of the meeting. The exercises
were begun with singing by quartette, after
which Brother Barrett invoked the divine
blessing upon the assemblage. The Misses
Evans rendered piano duet in an admirable
manner. Mr.. Scobie introduced William q.
ConkHn as the first speaker. David Hine
was next introduced. Both addresses were
well received. Miss Bell gave recitation
and received merited applause. The exer.
ciSes were concluded with excellent singing
by q quartette.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-01
Meeting ofHomoptahIsts.

The New Haven Hom@pathist society met
at DR.. William 81. Sage's residence on College
street last night. DR.. B. Il. Cheney was
chairman and DR.. Charles Vishno secretary
The following doctors were present: c. B.
Adams, N. ]. Adams, B. H. Cheney, William
q. Sage, Adelaide Lambert, Mary Newton,
John A. Hutchinson, F. L. Barnum, E. j
Walker, F. B. Kellogg, A. L. Talmadge and
Charles Vishno
paper was read by DR.. A. L. Talmadge
on "Diphtheria and Its Treatment" A de
bate followed, in which all the members took
part. DIR. F. B. Kellogg and DIR. Linquist
were elected new members of the society.
After the discussion refreshments were served
by DIR. Sage The next meeting will be held
at the residence of DR.. Barnum on Howard
avenue on the last Thursday evening in june.