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Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
THE POLLING PLACES.

Counsel w. K. Tovnsend
 Thinks it is the Business of the Se-
 lectmen to Choose Them-Doings or
 the Police Commissl0n-OMcer Roach
 Promosed-New Way to Collect a
 Rent Blll.
 The terrific rain pour of yesterday after- noon did not prevent every member of the police cop mission from being in his seat when President Baldwin called the commiE' sion to order at 4;30.
 The monthly pay roll, amounting to $9,- 632. .5o, and several minor bills were ap- proved.
 An opinion from Corporation Counsel Townsend was read, in. which that officer stated that although stress : of business had permitted him from examining the matter very carefully, he was of the opinion that under the new election law 1t is not the duty of the board of police commissioners to select the polling places at the several elections, but that 1t is the duty of the board of seleotmen to do SO. The opinion will be sent to the se- lectmen.
 Bernard Lynch appeared before the board and complained of William l.. Williams, who has recently been appointed a asupernumerary on the force. Lynch claims that Williams owes him SIS back rent which the latter re- fuses to pay, claiming he has no money. Williams claims that dog belonging to Lynch bit daughter of his lately and threatens to sue Lynch for damages. For these reasons and for several undesirable habits which Lynch asserts Williams hes, the former thinks the latter is not fit to be a police officer and hopes the commissioners will entertain the same view of the matter. The affair was referred to the committee on the efficiency of the force for investigation.
 Officer John Roche wes promoted from grade B to grade A, ,and the board adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
NARROW ESCAPE.

A Yachting Party Capsixed Of Clinton
 Harbor-A Most Fortunate Rescue.
 While the yacht Matte, owned by Capt o. A. Farnham Qate of the U. s. navy) was making for Clinton harbor last Saturday af- ternoon she was struck by sudden squal of wind and capsized about two miles of Clinton harbor. The entire party were thrown into the water. They consisted oi 0. A. Farnham, MT. Dodge and Capt. Red field. They clung to the yacht until timely assistance was rendered by Capt. Farnham of Clinton who was watching the yacht at the time she careened.
 Much credit is due Capt. Fa1aham for the speedy rescue of the party, as high sea was running at the time, and in all probability the wrecked ones could not have survived much longer.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Te Pawson Park August T.

Israel Putnam lodge No. 81, Order of United American Workmen, will go to Paw son Park on the steamer Margaret on We'd nesday, August 7. Extensive preparations are being made to make the occasion a most enjoyable one. There will be ball game between picked hines from IsraeIPutnam lodge and East Rock lodge. Also tub races, wheelbarrow races, blindfold race, 10O-yard dash, tug -of-war, etc. A special feature will be dancing. The committee in charge of the affair have been fortunate in obtaining the services of MT. F. I. Booth, who will act as director, in which capacity he is unequaled. Doubtless there vii, be @ large party and "lots of enjoyment" for all who attend.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31

A Lost Hoy Restored to HIS Parents.
 Just previous to the heavy shower yester~ day s.terneon little boy about three yealJ of age, living at 157 Orchard street, strayed away from home. His absence during such severe storm occasioned much anxiety to his parents. During the heaviest part of the storm nc was found by three boys on Wash ington street and brought to his home. The parents will over remember the kindness of Eddie o'Meara, Thomas Leonard and Herman weidig. who faithfully sought out the home of the little wanderer.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
FIRE A GROCERY.

Blnxe Last Evening on Meadow Strcet-Sl,O0O Damage Co Stock-A Hose Captain Run over.
 Fire was discovered shortly before ten
 o'clock last evening in the brick block ad-
 joining the stables of the Adams Express
 company on Meadow street. The owner of
 the building is Mir. James Clark. The fire
 was confined to the grocery store of A. A.
 Mac Arthur on the ground floor. It evident ly started in about tho center of the store, burning the sheathing and floor towards the back of the building. The stock in the gro-
 cery store was estimated at $1 800, and was
 mostly damaged by smoke and water. Mf.
 MscArthur estimated his loss at about $1 ,000, covered by insurance. Other part of
 the ground floor was occupied as a restaur- ant. The other occupants of the building were the owner, James Clark, T. O. Parsons, Nathan A. Daniels and T. L. Hollis MT. Clark was sitting in his room when he heard the cry of fire. He rushed out into the street and called to Officer Jarrett, who rang the alarm from box IF.
 Capt. Johnson of Hose No. was run ove, by haokman named Thomas McGlynn on Meadow street at the time of the fire. Some one called to the hackman to get out of .the way, and in his hurry he drove over Capt Johnson. Capt. Johnson was unipjured with the exception of several bruises on his legs. MT. Clark holds insurance policies fol $4 ,000 on the building.
 It was .dmored last night that an investi. gation would probably be made to-day by the fire marshal as to the cause of the fire.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
oDDFELLOWs CENTENNIAL.
The Coming Big Celebration In Sep
 

The Coming Big Celebration in Sep-
 tember.
 Harmony lodge of Odd Fellows had a live ]. ly meeting last evening. The coming semi- centennial celebration of Odd Fellows we, the chief topic of discussion. The general opinion was that Harmony lodge, ss it wes one of the oldest and largest in the State, should take prominent part ins the cere- monies.
 The affair will take place in this city on September 8. Representative. of Grand Canton Memo of Albany were in this city Monday making al ltangements for their visit. They will arrive by steamer September 9 with 50 men and band of 20 pieces and will be the guests of Grand Canton Sassacus. Sep- tsmber 4 they will visit Hartford, remaining over night. Ssssacus will also entertain Buff falo and Springfield cantons and all the pa- triarchs of the State. The parade here on September 3 is expected to be one of the finest ever seen in the State. Monday even- ing, September 9, Quinnipiac lodge of this city, the oldest in the State, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in it's own lodge.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Formerly of Hartford,

Joseph NJ. Wallsok, the prominent New York lawyer who died Monday at his resi- dence, 42O Fest 116th street in that city from injuries alleged to have been received during quarrel with Ferdinand Hopp oi 437 East 116th street, was formerly resi- dent of Hartford. The deceased has severa relatives in Hartford.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
100 Ladies Wanted

And 100 men to call on any druggist for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine, the great root and herb remedy, discovered by Dr. Silas Lane while in the Rocky Noun, tains. For diseases of the blood, liver, and kidneys it is positive cure. For constipa- tion and clearing up the complexion it does wonders. Children like it. Everyone praises it. Large size package 50 cents. At all drug gists', m18 d&w eowtf
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Notes of the Game

Captain Dan Shannon of the Louisville base ball club, who he1 been home for few
 days, joined that club at Brooklyn yesterday afternoon.
 The Woroesters have released Pitcher Con- way.
 The RoohesteIs won their first game under
 their new manager, Pat Powers, Monday.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
At Hopo Chapel To-Day.

The quarterly meeting of the Womans Baptist Home Mission union of Connecticut will be held at Hope chapel this afternoon. An address will be made by Mrs. o. E. Beck or of Columbia, S. O.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Nm Town.

MT. Lewis E. Caldwell, graduate of Yale and former coxswain for the Varsity crew has arrived in town for short visit to his
 numerous friends. He is located in Canon City, Col, where he holds a responsible posi-
 ton in the Fremont Go. bank.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
When tho Energies Flag Use Horsford,s A cid PhOsphate

Dr. T. 0. Smith, Charlotte, N. O., says: ct is an invaluable nerve tonic, delightful beverage and one of the best restorers when the energies flag and the spirits droop." jy29 3teod& tw
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Died at Long Hill.

Alonzo Sherman of Long Hill, one of the
 oldest residents there, died Monday evening, aged eighty-fve. He was leading membe, of the M E.. church at Long Hill.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Board of Fire Commissioner,

A regular meeting of the fire commissions CTS wss held last evening. Sundry bills ap- proved $660.5s, pay roll $5, ,216.49. Petitions for hydrants and fire ala1m box on Lam- berton street and fire alarm box on Whitney avenue near Lawrence street were referred to committee with power to act.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
PLAINVILLR CAMP MEETING

To open Next MOnday-A Large Num-
 her of Tents.
 The annual Plainville camp meeting of the New Haven district and Hartford Methods, churches will open next Monday morning the first services being at 2:30 in the after noon. It will end with the camp meeting ove feast at 8 o'clock Saturday morning. A large number of tents will be erected, and the meeting will equal any of it's predeeess- ors if the week is pleasant. Special rstei have been secured on the railroads.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Tho Twensy-Eighth Q. V.

Mayor William B. Wescome of Stamford was in Bridgeport yesterday and made er- arrangements for the reunion of the Twenty olght Connecticut regiment at Seaside Park on August 28.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Workmen Out Of Work

A large number of workmen at the fao- tory of E, J. Toof on Crown street gre thrown out of work for few days by the breaking of large shaft on the top floor of the building.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31

'I cannot praise Hoods sarsapssilla half enough" ]" says mother whose son, almost blind with scrofulh, was cured by this msdi- oine. ~'tH
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Cut in Sections.

The mammoth turtle caught at Milford near the Housatonic railroad bridge last week has been cut in sections and divided among the section hands of the Consolidated road.
 The head and claws were presented to T. B Enirnhild of Stratford
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
A Wrangle over lhe New sched,

"A WFanEIe VVeF Inc Now SCheduIe.
 JERSEY CIrY, July 31.-Ths Atlantic base ball association met at Taylor's Hotel lrs balance of the season. There was wrangle over the dates and at midnight no decision had been reached. It wes decided to leave the matter to a committee of tree to repor, next week.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31

Died at the Hospital. Mrs. Francis H. McGsrty, aged 45 years died at the hospital late yesterday afternoon She lived at No. S1 George street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
survivors of J oh hnstown,s Flood.

SurVIvOrs or Flood. MT. and Mrs. Karl F. Stahl, survivors of
 the Johnstown flood ,are visiting their daugh. | ter, Mrs. E. A. Clark of this city. They will
 sail for R three months' stay in Europe on August 1,on the steamer Columbus.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
BrIdgeport Wants to Give Away she
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Fridge Gver she HousatOnic.
 Br.DGEPoRT, July 30.-A town meeting the counties of New Haven and Fairfield, all the light, the title and interest of the town of Bridgeport in and to the stock, property pany and to appoint an agent for the town to make such transfer. The bridge spans the Housatonic river. The meeting adjourned to await the action of other towrs interested il the matter.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
Games To-Day.

NATIONAL LEAGUE. Philadelphia at Boston. New York at Washington. Chicago at Pittsburg. Indianapolis at Cleveland.
 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Cincinnati at Columbus. Kansas City at Baltimore. St. Louis at Philadelphia. Louisville at Brooklyn. . ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION. New Haven at Worcester. Hartford at Lowell. Newark at Wilkesbal e.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31

The liberal use of Platt's Chlorides fs wis., dom and economy combined.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
TO.DaY,s Game.

avenue grounds between the New Haven Reserves and the Meriden Rssolutes promises to be the most interesting and exciting anna teur game played here this ser 1on During the past few days the Reserves have been greatly strengthened and the Resolutes will have to play an unusually strong game to hold their claim to the amateur champion ship. The battery for the Reserves will be Smith and Laheay while Snow and Gardner will occupy the points for the Resolutes.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
NOTICE !

Persons leaving tho city for long or short period during the summer can have the JOURNAL AND COURIER sent to any address at the rate of 50 cents month, postage paid.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
MISSIONARY WANTED.
Fourteen Thousand COI0red Poop
 Without Church AmliaIion.

Fourteen Thousand COIOred PcOple
 Without Church AmliaIion.
 The Mt. Calvary Baptist church, on the West Side, Norwich, wss crowded with large and interested audiences last Sunday, the occasion being the meeting of the Colored Ministerial and Deacons' union. All the churches in the State were represented. The object of the union Is to unite the colored churches in the noble work of evangelizing the colored population of this common. wealth. There are fourteen thousand col- ored citizens who are not Christian or church going.
 They petitioned the convention of which these churches are members to appoint a State missionary and pledged themselves to do ell in their power to aid and support him. This subject was discussed by the president of the union, the Rev. G. H. Jackson of New Haven, the Rev. A. M. Harrison of Hartford, the Rev. c. B. Poindexter, the Rev. D. N. Morton, the Rev. MT. Jackson of Mount Cal. vary church and Descons P. H. Young and William Shorts. A collection of $25 was taken for the promotion of the work. The choir sang es @ closing selection "God be with us till we meet again." President Jackson pronounced the beuediction.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
The Late WITS. Albert BIackman


 The late Mrs. Harriet Blaokman whose funeral took place last Friday and who died
 at the good old age of nearly S3, WI, velJ estimable lady whose virtues endesred her to
 her circle of friends and acquaintances. Hel life. not an eventful one, WEI spent in the home circle, circle which she adorned by her kindness of heart and Christian charac | ter. She was member of St. Johns Epis' copal church, the rector of which Rev. MT Means, oficiated at the-last sad rites assisted by Rev. Dr. Besrdsley of St. Thomas church Many friends attended the funeral service which were held at the residence of hel daughter Mrs. Bishop, wife of Dr. H. NJ Bishop, the druggist on Bradley street, in whose family her home had been for the last twenty years. She was a native of Wood bury, Connecticut, and was the wife of Albert Blackman, manufacturer, whose residence and place of business was for yeari In West Troy, N. Y. On the death of hel husband she returned to Woodbury and about twenty years ago came here to spend her declining years. She leaves besides ont daughter Mrs. H. M. Bishop, three soni Theodore Blackman the harness dealer or State street near the Selden House, Alber Blaokman the druggist on Whalley avenue ! and Benjamin Blackman, of New York. Tn, interment WI |, in Evergreen cemetery Mrs | Bishop, wife of Dr. Bishop, has gone for | few days rest to AsbnIy Park, in compan, with Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Blackman, re turning in about & week.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31
LADIES' JACKETS.
Ladies' Fancy Jerseys.

All our high novelties that sold from $3 to $3.9S, reduced to $1.98 each. Linen Busters only 25c each. Calico Waists only 33c each.
 Children's Blouses. only soc each.
 E Don't fail to see the above bargains.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-31

No Atlantic Association Games Yestef- dav-0ther Cs.ues Y Yesterday-Notes Of the Game.
 All the Atlantic association games sched- uled for yesterday were postponed on account of rain. The New Ravens left on their eastern trip on the 11:o5 train yesterday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-07-13
In Washington.

OLYMPIA, VASE, July 6.-The del
s,ates to the constitutional conven-
ton are about all here. Hotels are crowded
and wirepulling and lobbying discussion is
the whole occupation of the politicians.
The two chief issues before the convention
ore: What disposition shall be made of the
tide lands, and the old fight on the North
am Pacific. This will divide the delegates
into railroads and anti-railroeds, mud-hat-
ters and anti-mud-f atters. The influence
of the Northern Pacific, the Tacoma Land
company, Nelson Bennett, the Oregon rail-
wav & Navigation company, the Oregon d
TranscontiIental and other big corporations
will do its work despite the OPPOSITION of the
antis, for they are all heavy holders of the
tide flats as well as interested in corporate
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The school land problem
viii raise something of q racket, because
everywhere land grabbers have appropri-
ated the most valuable portions of the To-
served sections eighteen and thirty-six in
every township. The prohibition move
Roger S. Greene, who however, is not a
delegate, but he can find some one to pre-
sent clauses the prohibitionists want inserted
into the constitution. Female suffrage finds
its ready supporters in T. C.. Griffith, DEM
ocrat, of Spokane Falls, and General George
W. Tibbits, republican, of Squak. Major
Shoudy, of Ellenburg, is also friendly
towards female suffrage. The labor repre-
sentatiyes are j. NJ. McElroy, of Seattle;
of Tacoma, who is deputy internal revenue
collector, and R. s. Moore, of Tacoma.
Hicks is the only delegate of the ticket. The
Granger element is represented by Richard
Jeffs, democrat, of New Castle, president OF
Hop Growers association.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-07-13
Who Is Boss?

SAN Francisco, CAL, July 9.-The musi-
clans union, backed by the federated trades
prevented any union bands from taking
pert in the procession here. This was be-
cause the citizens committee reduced the
price from s. to Sc for each man. The
trades union declared this should not be
tolerated and hence the orders issued to the
musicians. Among the union bands were
those attached to the first, second and third
regiments of the national guard. They
were regularly enlisted men in the regular
army and when they failed to appear in the
parade there was big row. Colonies of
the regiments examined the code, and found
that the appearance of all members of the
regiments was obligatory ON the Fourth,
and also on Admission day" in September,
so the musicians will be arrested for mutiny
and courtmartialled.
In his letter to the brigade commander,
Adjutant General Orion says: eff some
non-military authority has more power over
part of the military stationed in San Fran
cisco than the commander-in-chief, now is
better time to learn it than to wait until
an emergency arises, and they or other SIM
liar societies array themselves against the
law, and the officers appointed to admins
ter the sime."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-07-13
ERINGo UNUM EPLURIBUs eAUGH.

A Proposed Irish-American Repub-
lie.
CHICAGO, July "a number of promi-
nent Irish-Americans held private meeting
to discuss the feasibility of organizing an
Irish American Republic association to adj
vance the interests of Ireland and the Irish
race. After lengthy discussion it was
unanimously decided to adopt plan of &C
ton formulated and proposed by William T..
Griffin. Accordingly an organization was
perfected to be known as the Irish-Ameri-
can Republic association. and an election of
officers was held. It is the intention of the
projectors of the above named association
to organize a land syndicate composed of
influential and wealthy Irishmen, send rep
resentatives to Canada, Chill, Peru and
Mexico. The latter country it is under
stood would be willing to dispose of Lower
California or a neighboring state under Ger.
tain conditions, with the establishment of
an Irish-American Republic thereon. The
money expended on improvements, neces-
sary and land will be secured by q mortgage
without interest, or at a very low rate of in
terest. and will be collected in small annual
installmets the same as rents. This money
will be utilized to build and equip q navy,
organize an army, develop the resources of
the country and establish a republic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-07-13
Serious Accident.

ST. LOUIS, July Ga special from Okla
homa, l. T., says: The Fourth of July fes-
tivities were brought to sad ending at 8 p.
m. by the fall of the grand stand with its
living load of human beings. Nearly 10000
people had secured seats to witness the races
when, without warning the structure fell,
burying the mass of people beneath. The
cries and groans of the injured soon filed
the air and it was feared scores of lives had
been lost. Almost as soon as the accident &C.
CURED the militia under command of Cap
tain Stiles were ordered to the scene, and
rendered valuable services in preventing
any unnecessary confusion.
Incredible as it may seem it was found
that none were dead though several were
perhaps fatally injured.
The only death thus far is that of the -
months-old child of DR.. ]. A. Ryan of Jim
town. /. T., which died short time after
the accident. One of the most seriously
injured is Mrs. D. II. Martindale of Howe,
Texas.
Mrs, jMollie Campbell, of Pearl Valley,
also received serious internal injuries which
it is feared will prove fatal.
Herbert Glover, aged Is will probably
die.
Great indignation is expressed against the
architect who superintendent the building of
the grand stand.
The injured number nearly fifty persons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-07-13
HIGH WATER.

Much Damage Done in the Vicinity
of Fort Worth.
FoKT WORTH. TEX, July 6.-The highest
water since 1866 is around the city of Fort
Worth, on the north and east, in the TRINITY
river bottom. It rained heavily all night
and continues, the water continually get
ting higher, until all the valley is flooded
and covered with six feet of water. To the
north the water extends for two miles, and
no railroad is above water but the Santa Fe.
The Missouri, Kansas & Texas abandoned
trains, and the Fort Worth & Denver had
to use the Santa Fe track for eight miles
north. The Texas & Pacific abandoned
trains to the east.
The'ereafest alarm is felt in regard to the
four bridges near the city. If they should
60 the great iron viaduct will be torn from
its position.
Some forty families living in tents and
brick and frame houses in the valley have
had to abandon them. Many narrow es-
capes are related. J. Mccarthy and wife
had to climb into tree and remain there
several hours until rescued.
Several horses and a number of cattle have
been drowned.
1t is reported that Mrs. Bentley and her
son Patrick, living on the river bank, are
drowned. The loss to the railroads, to the
driving park, to North Fort Worth county
and to East Fort Worth is at least 81, 5OO,-
COO.