Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06
Secretary Tracy at Now London.

States steamer Dispatch has arrived here with Secretary Tracy on board. He is on tour of inspection, and will visit the naval station, paying especial attention to the fresh water basin just north of the station with view to laying up the modern cruisers there when not in use. The board of trade rendered the customary courtesies.
 Fatal Sunstrokes at New Haven.
 NEW HAVEN, July 31.-Matthew Osgood, a carpenter, while at work was overcome by the heat and died in a few minutes. The second case was that of Michael Ossis pee, aged A, Russian, who dropped dead in the doorway of his home here.
 A Bridgeport Mans Legacy.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, July 91.-James Quick, builders apprentice, has learned that an uncle in Australia has left him S2OO,O O,OOO on condition that he shall go to Australia and take charge of a large ranch there. Quick came to this country from England three years ago.
 Yachtsmen Offended.
 NoRwALK, Conn.,, July 31.-The Cedar Point Yacht club sailed it's second regatta of the season Wednesday. The Rival, of Greenwich, won in the first class; the Fern, of Bridgeport, in the second and the Rival, of Sangatuck, in the third. The New York Yacht club fleet, which were here on their annual cruise, had accepted an invitation to participate in the regatta, but the entire squadron of thirty vessels sailed eastward just as the start was to be made The reason for this action is unknown, but the Cedar Point Yacht club people regard it as an affront, especially as they had been at some pains to entertain it's guests. The yachtsmen gave a hop last night at the Hotel Stanley, in Westport.
 Must Have Big Stakes.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Aug 1.-In reply to the challenge of the catboat Eureka Com modore Burritt writes that he will not sail the Rival for less than $12, 800. Commo- dore Burritt adds that he will match the Rival against any jib and mainsail open boat from twenty to twenty-two feet for $12,5OO.
 The New York Yacht Fleet.
 NEW LONDON, Conn. Aug. 1.-Ths New York yacht fleet proceeded to Newport Thursday morning under command o1 Vice Commodore Latham A. Fish. The Electra will join the fleet at Newport.
 Used His Club Freely.
 NEW HAVEN, Aug. 1.-While Officer Morgan was attempting to arrest James E Mooney Mooney became refractory and g severe tussel ensued, during which the off cer freely used his club. At the station house Mooney's leg was found to be broker and he was sent to the hospital. At the hospital Mooney's head was found to b, badly cut, and is seriously, perhaps fatal ly, injured. Mooney was so full of liquor that the extent of his injuries could not bt satisfactorily determined.
 Will Make Another Call for Bonds. HARTFORD, July 29.-State Treasure, Henry and Governor Bulkeley have decid- ed to make call for $2OO, 900 more of the 319 per cent. bonds issued by the state in 1887. The governor, as president of the Etna Life Insurance company, holds the whole outstanding issue of the loan. At the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1890 the state had on hand about $1 ,0O0 ,0OO, be- ing about $40OO 900 in excess of the balance just year previous. The recent tax fegis lation, while it has helped to i'll the treas ury, has also relieved the people, and the redemption of the debt Was oohsidstsd thl beat voufss e follow.