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Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
FLAMES IN A PACKING HOUSE.

A s1sO,OOO Fire in Kansas City-Fur-
 ther Loss Saved by the Wind-Insuf-
 ficient Water Pressure-One Ltfe
 Lost.
 KANSAS CIrY, Mo, Aug. 25.-The i'm mense packing house of Swift & Co.,, at the corner of Berger avenue and First street, in Kansas City, Kansas, was saved from total destruction by fire to-day, by a fortunate shift of the wind. As it was the smoke house, structure of corrugated iron, forty by forty feet, was wholly destroyed and the rendering. house, one hundred and twenty eight by forty feet, was consumed. The fire started at 9:3O in the smoke house from some cause unknown. Fire had broken out sever al times recently and it Is supposed that 1t originated from some defect in the fues. The fire departments of both cities responded to the alarm and they were on the grounds in sufficient time to have checked the blaze in it's inception. When the hose connections were made and the water turned on 1t was found that the pressure was wholly lnsuh- cient, the water barely running out ot the nozzles.
 Just as the fire had got full headway the wind, which had been blowing in the early morning from the south, shifted to the north west and carried the flames away from the adjoining buildings. Shortly after the water pressure became sufficient to force the water from the lines of hose, ,and an hour from then the fremen had the flames under control. The smoke house was totally destroyed. During the fire Master Mechanic Tate fell from the l roof of the smoke house while attempting to l descend by a rope and was instantly killed. The total loss on building and machinery
 and stock is placed by Superintendent Young
 at $150, ,0O0, with $12O, 900 insurance, placed with forty-two companies.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
THE GRAND ARMY. ?
COnnect1curs Delegation to the N,
 tiOnal Encampnent.

COnnect1cut's Delegation to the Na-
 tiOnal EncampMent.
 The Connecticut delegation to the National encampment of the Grand Army, which will be held at Milwaukee this week left Hartford Saturday afternoon joining the Massaohu- setts delegation at Springfield, Mass. The delegation is composed of Department Com- mander Wm. H. Pierpont of New Haven, Junior Vice Commander R. A. Belden of Dsnbury, Judge Fenn of the Superior court, delegate at large from the State, Past Depart ment Commanders L. A. Dickinson and Henry E. Taintor, Colonel J. N. Wilsey of the government envelope agency, President J. Gill of the common council board, Capt. Harry L. Beach and Norman L. Hope of Hartford, Rev. I. M. Foster, late of New Haven. Wallace A. Miles of Meriden, Ebenez- CT Bishop of Putnam, W. H. Gladden. of New Britain and L. A. U pson of Thompson ville. A party of Grand Army friends, inc cluding Assists nt Adjutant John H. Thach- or, saw the delegation leave Springfield at 9:30 Saturday evening, returning to Hart ford on late train. The delegation from this State will support Past Department Commander Taintor for the position of jun- for vice commander of the national depart- ment. He will have strong backing from General Fairchild in the encampment, and the chances at present seem to De favorable for him
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
A DESPERATE ATTEMPT.

An Kx.COnvict Boards a Passenger
 Train and Tries to Rob the Passen-
 gers-He Seriously Wounds one Of
 the Train Hands.
 LANCASTER, Penn, Aug. 25.-Charles D. Chambers, just released from the Eastern penitentiary, came to this city last evening, and when the Pacific express on the Pennsyl- vania road pulled out of the station at 1:25 this morning boarded Pullman car and en- deavored to rob the passengers. Charles D. Stark, the porter, of Jersey City, struggled with him and was shot twice in the groin and leg and another shot failed to take ef feet. Chambers was then overpowered by the trainmen. Stark is badly hurt, but it Is believed will recover. Chambers was car- ried through to Harrisburg, but will be returned to this city for trial.
 PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25.-A dispatch from Harrisburg says Stark is in the hospital suf- fering from three bullet wounds. The stor- iss of the porter and Chambers who is in jail are somewhat conflicting. Chambers says he was stealing ride and that the DOT ter began firing at him. He grasped the pis- tol and it went off. The porter says Cham bers was in his berth, and when discovered drew the revolver and commenced firing. The wounds are not dangerous.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
SHORE LINE MEN PICNIC.

A Happy Day Spent at New London
 and LyIe's Beach-About Seventy on
 the Trip.
 The employees of the Shore Line division of the Consolidated railroad spent jolly
 day yesterday at Fishers Island. It was
 their first annual outing and about seventy
 of them participated in the pleasures of the day.
 The party took the early morning Shore Line train for New London and arrived there after most enjoyable social ride. Most of the party then went directly to Fishers Island where they soon were very 1 busy in enjoying themselves. ! An hour or two after they arrived, an ex. cellent dinner was awaiting them at tns l Lyle Beach hotel. They were much pleased
 with the repast and did it full justice. After dinner had been eaten. the boys ! scattered about the place and amused them selves with boating, bathing and other sports ! till late in the afternoon. They arrived home on the train reaching here at eight | o'clock,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
18th c. V. REUNION.

A Gala Day in Old Naugatuck-NOtable Reunion of the old Command-A Very Large Number of the Veterans An swer to Roll Call-Speeches, Address es and Banqueting.
 Old Naugatuck did nobly Saturday. It was royal welcome she extended to the 18th 0. V. veterans, whose 22d annual reunion was held there. It was probably the most notable and successful reunion this old com- mand has ever held, and many of it's reunions have been large and greatly enjoyed. At torney H. 0. Baldwin of Naugatuck, was the leading spirit and all his committee worked with vim to make their comrades reception most hearty and enjoyable. Following is a full and correct list of the comrades present and their places of residence:
 Captain T. R. Davis, New York.
 Captain M. A. Butricks, New Haven.
 Captain B. Waterman, Meriden.
 Lieutenant A. P; Day, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 James A. Church, New Haven
 H. 0. Baldwin, Naugatuck.
 John N. Leonard. New Haven.
 H. G. Marshall, Cromwell
 dsomss soFes $ 6sa;sy Gs5sy GhsShirs R;;s;hnso,+,
 Oscar F Ives, New Haven.
 Walter H. Lord New Haven.
 James Tate. New Haven.
 D. 0. Pratt, New Haven.
 Charles Dudley, New Haven. William H. Nichols, New Haven James H Swift, New Haven. Henry Kelly, New Haven, with his old-time cal William H, Hubbard, New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
A TERRIBLE FAMINE IN EGYPT.
A DAM BUR SITS.

DAM BURSTS.
 The Waters of the Spring Lake Reser.
 voir Near Fiskvilie, R. H., Set Free
 Three Persons Drowned In the Flood
 Little Property Damaged.
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug. 26.-Spring Lake reservoir near Fiskville, in the south west corner of Cranston, about fifteen miles from this city, which suppl ies whole row of mill villages along the Pawtuc ket river, burst this afternoon. Three persons were drowned and some damage done to property.
 A man named Yesw who was about quarter of mile off noticed the water coming through the masonry of the dam, as he de- scribed it, in stream about as big as a bar rel. The hole was apparently growing very rapidly. The only living object in sight was a COW, which he tried to rescue and got in water up to his neck. He got out of it, how- ever, and so did the COW. Meanwhile, down the valley were Mrs. Greene Few, aged sixty, Mrs. Hawkins, aged ninety, and Mrs. Tew's son, six or seven years old. They were walking through a strip of wood and were overtaken by the flood and drowned. Their bodies were found in the wood through which the water quickly run until it eAptied into the Pawtuxet River. The river rose rapidly and caused considerable alarm among people along it's banks who thought that the Ponegansett reservoir, the biggest in the state, had gone. Many of them left their homes and fled, but the flood subsided as rapidly as it had come. The path of the water from the reservoir YVES through a thinly settled country and the only damage to property was the wrecking of stable belonging to Russell Mathewson, the capsizing of carriage-shop belonging to Dr. E. K. Clarke and the demolishing of three road bridges
 The dam was built in 1877 by H. B. Bar ton, a local civil engineer, for the Pawtuoket Valley Water company. The reservoir GOV thirty. five million gallons of water. The dam is 925 feet long, F feet inches high and feet wide on top and 3S feet wide at the bot tom. The embankment is composed of clay and gravel in layers and puddled. The low CT slope is retained by stone wall, and the upper slope is paved with stone.
 The gap left by the water is between sixty and seventy feet long. It is just above the waste pipe. No examination has been made to learn the cause of the break. The man Yeaw is the only witness to any part of the casualty. Nothing was known of the three persons drowned in the woods until the ex- cited villagers learning that the dam had given away hurried up the valley and found the bodies on the way. The reservoir was practically emptied.
 Tho cause of the bursting of the dam ia believed to be spring that existed under the middle of the dam. The builders did not take sufficient precaution to choke this spring, and in undermined the dam. Earl Dodge, aged 9, was with the party that was overtaken and drowned. He escaped with bruiSes bv clinQinQ to & tree.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
AT DEER PARK.

Presidcnt Harrison's Forthcoming
 message-Two Democrats to be Ap-
 pointed Delegates to the Congress Of
 tho Three Americas.
 DEER PARK, Md, Aug. 25.-Nearly every part of the little chapel which seats 160 per sons was filled when President Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. Mckee came in this morning. Rev. Reese F. Alsop, of Brooklyn, conducted the services. The President spent part of the afternoon taking long walk in the noun tains. He will remain until the middle of September and meanwhile will pobsbly de- vote part of his time to his forthcoming message.
 President Harrison has said that he intends the appointment of two demo crats as dele gates on the part of the United States to the congress of the three Americas. Ex-Senator Davis denies i'll knowledge of his appoint ment as delegate and intimates that he would hardly care for such an appointment. MT. Emmons Blaine who is assistant to President Davis, of the West Virginia Central railroad, is here to go on tour of inspection of that road which takes place to. morrow. :s
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
THROUGH THE WHIRLPOOL.

Carlisle ID. Graham Makes His Fourth
 Trip at Niaxara-He Will NOW go
 over the Falls.
 NIAGARA FALLS, Aug. 25.-Carlisle D. Graham made his fourth trip through the whirlpool rapids to-day at 4:10 o'clock. His other three trips were made in 1886 and 1887, and after the last of them endall, the Boston policeman, swan the rapids with nothing on excep. life preserver. Since then1 Graham has been trying to build 8 barrel that woald carry him over the testing his latest contriyance that he made the run to-day. The new barrel has two bags of sand, weighing about thirty pounds, inside and attached to the bottom were two pieces of railroad iron weighing about seven- ty-hve pounds. The weights kept the barrel nearly straight. The barrel did not stop at the Whirlpool, but hugged the shore and continued down the river to Lewiston. The whole run was made in twenty-five minutes-seven miles. Graham on being taken out of the barrel said: fI never was so glad to get out of any place in my lite." He said it was the worst trip he ever had. There was about foot of water in the barrel and he was afraid to lift the man hole cover for fear he would ship enough to sink it. Some slight bruises on bis el- soreness, are the only bad effects. When asked what would be his next move he re- piled: "Oh, I'll never let up till I go over the Falls. I don't think would get any worse shaking up than have this trip and I would not be in the water any longer. shall send this barrel over tomorrow or next day, and if it goes over all right will go over in it."
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
OBITUA ARY. u, Tn

The Late Nancy J. Minor.
 Mrs. Nancy J. Minor, who died Friday last, was the widow of the late Henry Minor. Her death caused surprise and regret to large circle of friends. She was in compara- lively good health until 8 sudden illness of a few hours' duration terminated the life of good mother and an exemplary Christian, long member of College street church. Two children survive, Mrs. George T. Bradley of West Chapel street and Mr. Henry A. Minor of Vernon street. Two sisters survive to mourn their loss, Mrs. Chapin Clark and Mrs. L. F. Comssook of this city, and one brother, David Mather of Buffalo, who was daily expected to visit his sister. Certainly the sympathy of all is extended to those who have been SO suddenly bereft by the sudden taking away of this estimable lady. Their consolation will be that after long life de- voted to family and duty she has found eter- nal rest
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
Entertainments.

The eccentric musical drama "Duvar" will be presented at Proctor's New Haven Opera House to o-night, tomorrow and We'd nesday by strong company, including the young English actor, Tom Ricketts. A large Egyptian chorus is one of the attrac- tive features of the performance. The fa- nous Marie Hamilton's trio, the Litta guar. tette and London Theater gaiety dancers also add decided charm to the entertainment. The presentation will undoubtedly be greet- ed with good houses.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
ANoTnE BIC AUCTION SALE.

Fine Rsal Estate In West Haven To
 Re Sold at Auetlon-The Land
 Known As the Blohm Place.
 Another large auction sale of real estate will take place in West Haven on Thursday afternoon of this week at two o'clock. It will be one of the most important sales of the season. The land, which will be trans- ferred under the auctioneer's hammer, con- sists of the fine site known as the Blohm es- tate. It is situated between Division street, Second and Third avenues and Beach street.
 It adjoins the we'll known property and cot
 tage of A. E. Bradley, D. L. Sanford and others It has an excellent observation across the harbor and Long Island Sound. Oyster Point, Morris Cove, East Rock and other points along the country are in easy vision.
 It is probably one of the finest opportunities to buy desirable building lots for summer cottages which has yet been offered in West Haven.
 The auction will be under the management of Auctioneer W. s. Sanford. It will begin at two o'clock. Music will be furnished by the Mathushek Brass band and other attrac- tions will mark the sale. Spectators and those looking for investments can find espec- ially fine opportunities to purchase some of this excellent real estate. Descriptive circu-
 lars have been printed with map of property and may be obtained of E. w. Wilmot or Town Clerk Walter A. Main. Further particulars in advertisement.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26

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 Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures all diseases arising from torpid or deranged liver, or from impure blood, as Dyspepsia, or Indigestion, Pimples, Blotehes, Eruptions, Salt-rheum, Tetter, Erysipelas, and Scrofu- Lung,scrofula, is also cured by this won derful remedy, if taken in time.
 Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription is the world-famed remedy for all those chronic weaknesses and distressing Arrangements so common to American women. It is most potent, inyigorating, restorative tonic, or the whole system, As soothing nerVine it is unequaled. See guarantee printed on the bottle wrapper and faithfully carried out for many years.
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Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
Ocean steamers.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Arrlved, steamer Canada, Bondon; La Gascogne, Havre.
 BOSTON, Aug. 25.-Arrived, steamer Ceph- alonia, from Liverpool.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Arrived, steamers H. F. Dimock, Boston; Winthrop, Portland bark Artemes, Gottenburg.
 NEW YoRK, Aug. 25.-Arrived, steamer Ethiopia, Glaswow.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
KILRAHN TAKEN SOUTH.

His Bond Has seen Placed at s2,OOO.
 PuRv1s, Miss, Aug. 25.-State Agent ing in charge Jake Kilrain, the pugilist. Sheriff Howard was at the depot when the train pulled in, and at once receipted for the prisoner and Chiles proceeded to Jackson. Kilrain's bond has been fixed at $2,O00,
 and he will be released tomorrow when the bond is signed by two citizens who will be indemnifed by Kilrain. He said he intended giving spsrring exhibitions after his bond is made and approved. He and thinks he will do up the champion. He looks the picture of health and weighs nearly two hundred pounds. Coming south Kill rain had a perfect ovation all along the
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
The Oroquet Tournament Ended.

NORWICH, Conn.,, Aug. 25.-The National Croquet association's tournament closed Sat urday evening by a concert given by Tubb's full military band on the Norwich clubs ground. Johnson of Philadelphia took first prize and championship in the first division. Jacobus of New Brunswick, second. The tie between Greenslit and Baldwin in the second division was not played of. The tournament was one of the most successful meetings ever held by the association
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
A Famine in Rpypr.

LONDON, Aug 25.-Despatohes from Egypt say that famine prevails at Khartoum, Kassala, Tokir and other river towns. The bodies of the dead. About twenty deaths from starvation daily are reported at Tokir.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
The Behring Sea Seizure.

LONDON, Aug. 26.-Commenting upon the seizure of the Canadian vessels in the Beh- ring Sea the News says:
 Secretary Blaine is in a manner committed to policy of unfriendliness toward England. There are many signs, however, that in the present dispute he has to reckon with bis countrymen as well as ours.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

Coates plate rolling mill at Locust Point, near Baltimore, Md, was gutted by fire yes- terday. LOSS $15,000.
 The United States sloop-of-war Galena sailed yesterday for Port au Prince, Hayti, from the Brooklyn navy yard.
 August Eckmann and Frederick Scharrer were drowned while bathing at the foot of East Seventy-drst street, New York, yester- day.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

The Boulangists Hold Stormy Meet
 ing.
 PARIS, Aug. 25.-The Boulangists held a stormy meeting today to discuss she seleo tion of candidates for the coming general election. NJ. Lague1re declared that although he was a personal friend of General Bou. langer he was not prepared to follow Bou- langer blindly. His desire was to aid the ideas which Boulanger represented. The meeting dispersed in disorder. No candidates were chosen
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
The London Strike.

LONDON, Aug. 5.-The striking coke laborers marched to-day from the East End to Hyde Park, where they held meeting. Speeches were made from several platforms. Resolutions in favor of continuing the strike were adopted.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
"CHATEAU ROLAND ,

The best Claret made in California. Some received direct from the makers. We offer the "Claret" and the rich Burgundy" at the same price. It is bottled by us with great care and will turn out perfectly clear. The price Is reasonable, and it compares fa- vorably with French Clarets that cost Q much higher price. It is put up attractively, neatly labeled and capsuled.
 Cts. per dog. $3.50; pts. per dog. $2.25.
 25 cts. dozen paid for quart bottles.
 Compare these prices with those offered by other dealers, test the quality, and buy where you can save money. eg Special prices to hotels and restaurants.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
IlEBQTSCHANER LAGER.

100 dozen just received per dozen, $1.O0.
 This Lager (the best in America) has the analysis by Prof. Lattimore of the Univer- sity of Rochester printed on every label. It fore absolutely pure. It is entirely free from aloes, that is so much used to produce bitter. It Is safe for the invalid, and is often ordered when porter or ale is too heavy. We are sole agents for it's sale in New Haven. Put up in white flint bottles, our: firm name on every label. Once tried the superiority over other Lager will be quickly acknowledged.
 A large stock of fret.class Groceries.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
Save Your Hair

NdV6 OUT adu DYa timely use of Ayers Hair Vigor. D This preparation has no equal as dressing. It keeps the scalp clean, cool, and healthy, and preserves the color, fullness, and beauty of the hair. CT was rapidly becoming bald and gray but after using two or three bottles of Ayers Hair vlgor or my haaf co1or was restored. .''-Melvin Aldrich, Canaan Centre, N. d.
 "Some time ago lost all my hair in consequence of measles. After due waiting, no new growth appeared. then used Ayers Hair Vigor and my hair grew
 Thick and Strong. Viaor is Evidently a great aid to nature." J. B. Williams, Floresville, Texas.
 "I have used Ayers Hair Vigor for the past four or five years and ind 1t most satisfactory dressing. for the hair. It is all I could desire, being harmless, causing the hair to retain its natural color. and requiring but small quantity to render the hair easy to arrange. Mrs. M. A. Bailey, 9 Charles street, Haverhill, Mass.
 "I have been using Ayers Hair Vigor for several years, and believe that it has caused my hair to retain it's natural color.''-Mrs. H. J. King, Dealer in Dry Goods, &c.,, Bishopville, Md. Ayers Hair [. vigoI!,
 PREPARED BY | pr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
 Sold by Druggists and Perfumsrs.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-26
Ed1IcattnnaI.

Over 46, AS and 50 Church Street The most successful Business College in New En. gland. Fifty full graduates last May, including 23 ladies. with an attendance of nearly 200 in ali branches.
 Shorthand and Typewriting. Increased facilities in all departments
 Fall session begins MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9rH Make early application for both day and evening sessions F. A. OAEGILL President H. A. LovELAND, Prin. F. H. BRIGHAM, sec'y. au2t If