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Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
COMPANY A. SEVENTH c. V.

They Reunite at Compounce Pond.
 A reunion of Company A, Seventh Con- necticut Volunteers, was held at Lake Com bounce yesterday. It was the anniversary of the attack on Fort Wagner, Morris Island, s. O.. The company began this charge with seventy-two men and two commissioned off cers After the fort was taken fifteen men only answered to the roli call. Their bravery was praised even by the soldiers who fought against them and by the rebel newspapers. This is the sixteenth reunion of the company. The officers elected for the ensuing year were: Captain V B. Chamberlain of New Britain, president; Stephen Walkley of Southington, secretary and treasurer. Among the mem bers present, most of whom brought their families, were: Captain V. B. Chamberlain, New Britain; 0. Hill, Hartford; l.. Filley, Bloomfeld; T. Taylor, Westchester; B. l.. Hartley, New York; w. H. Clark, New Ha- ven; w. Rudd, Hartford; Fred Upson, New Haven; w. Stark, South Windsor; William Cook, Southington; L. Andrews, Southing- ton; Albert Andrews, Waterbury; D. Rus sell, Hartford; F. Sutliff, Southington; Steph- en Walkley, Southington. The honorary members present were: L. Peck, New Haven; J. E. Hicks, New Britain; L. Banning, New Britain; A. l.. Barnes, Marionlet; Charles Sutlif, Cleveland, O.; Samuel Sutliff, Bris tol
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On motion of MT. Breckenridge. of Arkan- sas, an amendment was adopted changing the rate of duty on bags and bagging from 1 15 per cent. ad valorem to 3s cents per pounds
 Mir. Buchanan, of New Jersey, in behalf of MT. Lehlbach, offered an amendment making the duty on seines 40 per cent. instead of 20 per cent. The amendment was rejected. as was the amendment offered by Mir. Jackson, of Pennsylvania, fixing 8 similar rate on manufactures of hemp or manila not enum- erated.
 The third section of the bill, that relating to wools and woolen manufactures, being reached, Mir. Mills proposed that the entire sixty-one lines of the section be read and considered as one paragraph as in the case of the sugar paragraphs. amendments to be in orner at any place. Mr. Mills endeavored to reach an agreement as to the time to be al- lowed for debate on the section, proposing two days, but MT. Reed objected to fixing any time before debate had been fairly start ed. The entire section was read without ob-
 jeetion.
 MT. Buchanan, of New Jersey, offered an
 amendment trebling the duties on imported
 convict made goods, which was defeated.
 MT. Caswell, of Wisconsin, offered an
 amendment to the wool sections, substituting
 the schedule of 1867 and it was laid over un-
 til to morrow.
 The committee then rose and the House at 4:45 took 8 recess until o'clock, the even ing session to be for the consideration of the census bill. =
 The House this evening passed the bill for taking the 11th and other censuses.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
RIOTOUs SO, STRIKERS

open Fustlade of Coupling Pins and
 Links on an Engineer and His Fire
 man.
 CHICAGO, July 11.-A small riot occurred tonight in the Kenzee street railroad yards in which two men were injured A heavily loaded Burlington freight was being backed down in the St.. Paul yards. Some two hun dred men had congregated there who are said to have been strikers. As the Burling- ton engine's headlight appeared the cry of ''scabs" was raised by some hot-heads. It found willing response and the engine was surrounded and fusilade of coupling pins and links was discharged at the men in the cab. At the same time switch was opened and as the engine ran off the rails the cab was nearly demolished by the shower of mis- siles hurled at it by the angry men. The engine was left upright in the ditch, it's cars being derailed and the track blocked. When the rioters saw the damage they had done they fled. A l special officer summoned the police. l The engineer and fremen were found in the cabin injured and were taken to the hospital. | Their injuries were pronounced serious.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
THE RISE OF THE MOyONGAHELA

A Cloud Burst Turns the River Into .
 Raging Torrent Much Property
 Swept to Destruction and the Losses
 Wtll Reach Over a Million Dollars.
 PITTsBURa, July 1.-The freshet in the Monongahela river is almost unprecedented, owing largely to its suddenness. Millions of feet of lumber, scores of coal craft, fences, outhouses and coal tipples have been floating down the swift current for the last eighteen hours. At every point between Greensboro and Pittsburg the -lowlands are under water, and the people have been compelled to live in the upper stories of their houses. Many had not time to remove their goods. At Greensboro thirty-two feet of rise was re- corded in less than twenty-four hours. The death of George Getter, who was struck by 8 parted cable and instantly killed, is the only fatality reported.
 The scene along the river front this morn ing was one of great excitement. The banks were lined with people. Shortly before two o'clock this morning large number of bsrges came down the river and struck the Smithfeld street bridge, the huge barges turning over and forcing the towboat Bernard in against the steamer Jacobs. Logs, barges and fuel boats were dashed against the piers and snapped like twigs by the furious current. About fifteen minutes after the broken barges came down the wreckage was floating past, in the middle of which a shanty boat was swept along with light on board. The river men shouted and the whistles screamed to get an answer from any person who might be on board the boat, but no reply came. If the owners were on hand and asleep, they were swept down to inevitable destruction. Later the steamer George Wood broke her moorings and came drifting down the river, but was finally caught and lowed to Q safe harbor. The ropes that held the half sunken Cincinnati wharf boat, which the owners had been struggling for twelve hours to save, parted about this time and it was quickly swept away. A few minutes later lot of O'Neil's barges and twenty-six pieces belonging to Joseph Walton & Co. were cut off from their moorings and carried down stream.
 At "Polishtown," at the foot of South Twenty fourth street, there are nearly seven ty-ive shanty boats, occupied by over one hundred and fifty families, aggregating 8 population of more than five hundred people. Ali except about dozen families camped out last night Early yesterday morning the trouble began. All day. men, women and children were busy pumping water out of the boats and removing their goods to places of safety. By night ten boat houses had been sunk or oapsized and several carried down
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A Missing Hartford Lady.

HARTFORD, July 11.-Miss Abby L. God dard, dressmaker twenty-eight years old' has been missing since July 2, when she left here ostensibly to go to Windsor Locks. She was last seen in Sufield on that evening. She wore brown skirt, dark jersey and sage colored turned up hat,a gold watch and chain and gold finger ring. She is above the medium height and stout. Her friends fear that she became temporarily insane. Can Factory Burned.
 BALTIMORE, July 11.-Taylor's can factory was burned this afternoon with William Keener's brass foundry and several smaller buildings. Loss $75, 900.
 sheridan Slightly Better.
 NoEQU1TT, Mass, July Il, 9p. m.-There is little if any notable change in General Sheridan's condition since the last report. He passed rather restless night, but during the entire day he has been very comfortable, sleeping most of the time. The cough is loose and not troublesome and his respiration is improving. His pulse is comparatively good with excellent tension, the hearts action showing no tendency to failure. On the whole it is thought his general condition is perhaps slightly better. In addition to- his milk and crackers he has psrtaken of meat twice during the day. Signed,
 WASHINGTON MATTHEWS,
 HENRY c. NARROW.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
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Washington Beaten at Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 11.-On account of bad field ing and nervous base running the Washing tons lost game to-day. The Chicagos bat ted weakly as usual, Duffy making the only good hit for the home team. In the eighth inning Lynch received terrible blow in the chest from foul tip and tainted. He was very weak when he recovered, but he plucki- ly began umpiring again although every word brought blood from his lungs.
 Chicago .......1 0 0 Q ? 0 t-7 Washington ...-........ 2-5 Earned runs Chicago B. Three base hit, Mack. Home run, Duffy Double play Ryan to William First base balls, Sullivan 3. Anson, ,sPfefer, Williamson 2. Rrock Hoy, Wilmot. First on errors, Washington 7. Chicago B. Struck out, Ryan !, VII liamson, Krock. Flint g. Hoy. Wilmot, Schock. Passed balls Flint, Mack ?, Wild pitches, O'Day. Time 2:10. Umpire, Lynch.
 Other Games Yesterday.
 Kansas City-Baltimores f. Kansas Citys2.
 Salem-Lynns 8, Salems 1.
 Worcester-Worcesters1 15. Manchesters9
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
Only All Rail Route to the Thousand
 Islands.

The Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad has issued large and handsome pamphlet descriptive of the many notable, romantic and picturesque points on the route of this road, the only all rail route to the Thousand Islands and favorite route for fashionable travel to eastern resorts. The work is well written and interesting reading and abounds with illustrations, maps and railroad information, making it very desir- able book for tourists.
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P. IT. Barnum,. Latest Effort.

BRIDGEPORT; Conn.,, July 11.-P. T. Bar mum has been devoting his spare time recent ly to preparing striking contribution to American literature in the form of work soon to be issued entitled "Wild beasts, birds and reptiles of the world, and how they are captured" The large book will be profuseIy illustrated and contain 8 stock of knowledge the veteran snowman has acquired through over half century's study and exhibit of the most remarkable products of the animal kingdom, together with history of the ex- petitions sent into Africa and India by the author in quest of curiosities for his great shows
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
To the wild West.

The Elm City will carry a large crowd to Erastina, Staten Island, to-day to witness Buffalo Bills great Wild West. The oppor tunity for delightful excursion and an ex, cellent show is an unusual one, and those who fail to embrace it will regret it. The steamer leaves Belle dock at 9:30 sharp. Tickets may be purchased aboard the boat.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
The From Firms Giving Nm.

PrrTsBvRG, July 1.-The Amalgamated scale was signed to day by Jones & Loughlan of the American Iron works and by the Gate City Iron company. Jones & &Loughlan en- ploy five thousand men and next to Carnegie, Phipps 6 Co. are the largest manufacturing firm in the city. The collapse of the lockout is now looked for.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
A Paaror,a. CalIs.

Rev. J. E. Futile, of Westport. has re ceived two pastoral calls, one from Congre. gational church in Boston and second from
 the Congregational church in Fairfield, bott at salaries larger than he is now receiving He will probably accept the former
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
Rathbone Lodge.

Rathbone lodge, No. 1, Knights of Pythias.
 John H. Perry, chancellor comman, der; s. s. Kelsey, vice chancellor; David
 Campbell, prelate; Horace Rummell, master. at-arms; Will H. Allen, inner guard; J. P, Gilman outer puard
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With s4O.OOO Capital.

The Woodworth & White company, an or
 ganized concern with capital stock of $40,- 900, is soon to open the factory known as the old Darlington shop near the New England
 station for the manufacture of electric SUD- plies. Many prominent Waterbury men have stock in the concern.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
Once aweaIthy Man

F. B. Miller, who has been sick at Porter's boarding house in Ansonia for several days, died there Tuesday. Miller formerly was g wealthy man and resided at Indianapolis, hay ing for several years been proprietor of the
 Bates House.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
Faetory Rurned.
MANY HOUSES WIPED OUT.

Fifteen Hundred People Made HOme-
 less by Fire.
 ALPENA, Mich, July 11.-All the build ings on the east side for a space of three blocks wide and half mile long were burned this afternoon. Loss $30O,000 Fifteen hum dred persons are homeless and many are SC. riously hurt and burned. MT. and Mrs. Nc Clain were badly burned.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
IMPROVEMENT IN OUR HARBOR. Colonel Houston Thinks Half a NH.
 Hon Could be ProhtablY Spent Heres

Hon Could be ProhtablY Spent Heres WASHINGTON, July 11.-Lieutenant Colon el D. 0. Houston, corps of engineers, has submitted his annual report in regard to the river and harbor improvements in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. He says that during the year the dykes on the Thames river, Conn, farthest down stream were completed and fourth one about third completed. The estimate for work on this improvement for the present fiscal year is $100, 900, most of which will be expended in dredging the middle ground at Norwich with view of maintaining navigable channel of eleven to twelve feet in depth at low water. No work was done on the Connecticut river above Hartford, as the available money was insufficient to begin any general improve ment. In regard to the Connecticut river below Hartford it is proposed if funds are available to dredge the channel, which filled during the spring freshets, and if possible widen the channel between the Saybrook jet ties. The engineer says that $90, ,000 can be
 proftably expended on this work during the next fiscal year. An appropriation of $7,0e0 is asked for necessary work in Clinton harbor, Conn, during the next year. The proposed operations for improving New Haven harbor include the completion of the dike and the dredging of the channel through Fort Hale bar at an estimated cost of $93, 900. With future appropriations for the breakwa- ter at New Haven it is proposed to complete the east breakwatef and then to build the west one, in which work $500,0 900 could be proftably expended during the ensuing year. Future operations on Milford harbor, Conn, will be applied to repairing ths jetties and to completing the channel through the bar at an estimated expense of 5000. An appro- priation of $100,000 is asked for the improve ment of the Housatonic river, Conn.,, ST., 900 for Bridgeport harbor, Conn.,, $20, 900 for Black Rock harbor, $S,OO0 for Norwalk harbor, Conn. ,and $10,000 for Stamford har-
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
Found Floating.

The body of still-born babe was found
 by John Nelson, of Bridgeport, yesterday, while he was in bathing. The body was tied in bag, and stones had been put in to sink the body. It had been in the water g
 week.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
mr. RandaIl RrIghf and Oheerfu,

NIT. Randall Bright and Cheerful.
 WASHINGTON, July 11.-Dr. Lincoln called on MT. Randall about o'clock this evening and found him bright and cheerful and in better condition than earlier in the day
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12

the river. The families who moved out piled their goods up along the Lake Erie railroad, and the men did the best they could to secure temporary homes for the ha,- Run, portions of McKeespoIt, California, Monongahela City, Bellevernon, Brownsville, Fayette City and other towns along the river similar scenes are enacted.
 The latest estimates of the damage put the total loss at over million dollars. Wheeling reports the damage in the vicinity of Graf ton, W. Va, at not less than $250, ,0O0, and about Fairmont at as much more. The loss at Brownsville, Penn, is reported to be over Sl25, 900; at Rowlesburg, w. Va, $125, ,VOU. In this neighborhood it will exceed $l0O;OU and it is not exag9erating to say that with the above as fair estimates the total will ex- ceed million dollars as the flooded district covers an area of fully 250 miles. At Mo- keesport all the mills are closed down and hundreds are homeless and destitute. The Chartiers natural gas main crossing the river at that point was broken during the night and an immense pressure of gas forced into the air. Nil. Knight, the wstchman of the Pitts burg, McKeesport and Youghioney railroad, crossed the trestle at Saltsburg a short time after and his lantern ignited the gas, causing tremendous explosion. Knight was fatally burned and the bridge set on fire, but the flames were extinguished before it was de- stroyed. Traffic has been alDaost suspended on the Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston road, no trains. running south of Peter's Greek. nineteen miles from here. A Wheel ing dispatch says the freshet was the greatess ever known. The destruction to property it beyond computation, but enough is known to warrant the declaration that nearly every house and most of the fencing on all the low lands between that point and Clarksburg on the west and as far as Grafson on the Valley river have been swept away. From early dawn until dark the Monongshela continued to rise and during that time the channel was constantly filled with houses, fencing, timber, saw logs, shocks of wheat, parts of bridges and other debris denoting the havoc of the rushing waters. The water is now falling at the head Haters and the worst is oYer
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
THE DEADLY HIN CAN.

Young Men Poisoned From Drinking
 Coffee That Stood in Can For Two
 Days.
 DANBURY, July 11.-F1ank A. Mead is just alive to night, suffering from the effects of tin poison. Frank A. and G. H. Mead brothers, drank some coffee which had stood nearly two days in tin can in the factory where they were at work and shortly after were taken with cramps and were found to have been poisoned, the tin having cor roded
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEES

Elect Senator quay as Chairman and
 Place sam Fessenden on she Execu.
 t1ve Committee.
 NEW YORK, July 1.-The Republican Ma tional committee at p. m. received the ex- ecutive committee of the league of clubs, headed by w. W. Johnson of Nevada, who introduced Judge Thurston as spokesman. Mr. Thurston said the campaign was to be one of war. They were ready for orders. Chairman Clarkson replied for the National committee, accepting the offer, and MT. Payne of Wisconsin and others made similar speeches. 4 motion was carried that 8 sub committee be appointed to confer with the executive committee of the league as to how the strength of the league can be best utilized. Mrs. J. Ellen Foster of Ohio then addressed the National committee on behalf of the Wo- mans Temperanc society in favor of forming 6 Woman's National Republican club which she argued would be source of strength in it's home influence, its agitation of temperance and in it's general good example. The Ma tional committee this evening elected Sena- tor NJ. s. Quay of Pennsylvania chairman and Senator J. Sloat Fassitt of Elmiara sec- retary. The chairman and secretary were also chosen to fill the same positions on the exeetive committee which was selected as follows: W. H. De Young, California; Sam uel Fessenden, Connecticut; George R. Davis, Illinois; J. 0. New, Indiana; w. c. Goodloe, Kentucky; J. s. Clarkson, Iowa; J. Man. chester Haynes, Maine; G. A. Hobart, New Jersey; A. L. Conger, Ohio.
 A large Republican ratification meeting was held tonight with speeches by Senator Evsrts, Congressman Burrows and Boutelle, Warner Miller and others. Letters of regret from General Harrison and MT. Morton and others were read. General Harrison wrote:
 It should be think the purpose of your member ship not only to take part in the demonstra6ons of the campaign, but more especially to do that indi vidual work which after all is more effective in securing success The Democratic party has loudly proclaimed it's ability to deal with the tariff question. It has now been compelled 10 formulate schedule which is necessarily definite and incapable of that double meaning familiar in it's platform. Hhe issues now made are sharp and clear, and the people will adjudge them in favor on American interests and of government by majori- iaal laNfIIlv ascerkAined and honestly counted
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
Dauhurv 1ufsnt round mad

A Danbury Infant Found Dead.
 DANBURY, July 11.-A four menths' old son of William Cromwell was found dead in bed at o'clock this morning. He was last seen alive by his mother who gave him a drink of milk at o'clock. The case is in the hands of the coroner.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-12
POOR BOSTON GOING DOWN.
SOwders Batted Hard and a Game
 Lost to PittsburS.

SOwders Batted Hard and a Game Lost to PittsburE.
 PITTsBURa, July 11.-Sowders, who puz- zled the locals on his last appearance, did very we'll to-day, though he was pounded hard enough to win the game on it's merits. Morris was also touched up pretty lively and except in two instances his support was good. Wise's catch of Fields' liner and the triple play to Morrill, and Ray and Coleman's one hand catch of Wise's long fly were the features. Seven hundred people saw the game. The score:
 Pdtst Pittsburg ..,.0 92 q-s Boston-.-. ---..-..-.-O 1-6 Till. Three base hits, Sunday, Johnston. Triple bnSp ad BscRleg First s sa1ay Smith ?, Horhung. First on errors, Pittsburg l, Passed balls. Carroll 1, O'Rourke 1. Time, 2:1O. Umpire Daniels.
 Baldwin Pitches We'll For Detroit. DETROIT, July 11.-Baldwin was brought forth from retirement to-day and except in the eighth inning he kept the hits we'll scattered. The game was tame and uninteresting
 PSirO5s PSfIsdelphia 9 t8
 Earned runs, Detroit 5. Philadelphia 4. Tao base
  balls, Hanlon, Twitehell, Sanders, Bastian, Clerl- ents. First on errors Detroit 9 Struck out, Bas- tian, Baldwin. Time, 1:45 Umpire, Kelley. New York Wins at Indianapolis. INDIANAPOLIS, July 11.-New York obtain ed 8 winning lead in the first inning of to- days game by hard batting. After that Healy kept the hits well scattered. The club scored two runs in the seventh on 8 base on balls, hit and Slattery's errors. o'Rourke's arm was injured in the sixth inn ing by colliding with Glasscoek in an at- tempt to steal second. Gore succeeded him. Indianapolis. .......0 O. New York. .............3 0 x-5 Earned runs. New York f. Two-base hit, Glass cock. Three base hit, Ewing. Home run, Richard son. Double plays, Healy, Glasscock and Shom- berg, Daily and Shomberg, Richardson and Connor. First on balls; Shomberg, Seery, Gore. First on errors, New York B. Struck out, Denny, Healy, Hines, Shomberg, Glasscock. Passed balls. Ewing 9 Umpire, Valentine. Time, hours.
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EnR SALE,

For Sale i'm West Haven. AA DWELLING HOUSES, cottages and desir- iI 9 ~ ~ ssk able building lots shore cottages and cottage cts. Also small farms near West Haven and the shore. Apply to WALTER A. MAIN, ffstf West Hauan
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FOR RENT,

1AsAsAA Four rooms on Orange street. near High Al school, for housekeeping. Enquire
 ssA. ju4 eodtf 5SWHALLEY AVENUE
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A.A HOUSE. Wanted to purchase the equity dress, stating amount of encumbrances upon the property and lowest price for same,
 ief1 LOCK BOX 201, City.
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GROVE COTTAGE,
 SaVin Rock, West Haven, WILL BE READY TO RECEIVE GUESTS,
 Transient or Permanent,
 Msnm A Thursday, June 9S. ;AEs$Ss The pleasantest and most com fortable place on the shore. Families driving to the shore Sundays can have the free use of the piazza.
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Thursday, July 12, 1888.
Hf1aamtS

W IAN A LHVa C1TUAT10N by bright young girl, strong, wi 0 ing; general housework.
 EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, ju12 it 775 Chapel street
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WANAEDs MAN and wife to work in a boarding housf iu12 If 2s WOOSTEI2 nIr