Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-06
ALE ovER THE STATE.

rhe ssParalIel ROAD, and Judge
Phelps Decisi0n-n Creates Much
Interest-For Danbury Fair This
Week-Back From the Vegetarian
Congress In England-The Christian
EndeavOr Convention.
Judge Phelps decision, published in the |
[oURNBL AND COURIER last Saturday, that |
he so-called Parallel road has no legal |
standing in Connecticut, creates much in
5erest in the state. This decision is an OBJ |
stacle which win probably lead to an
of present arrangements and
force the projectors into another contest
before the general assembly. The so-called
'tOlmsted Parallel" went to pieces some
months ago and new organization was
effected by nearly the same men, under
the name of the ''New York, Bridgeport
and Eastern Railroad company" They
bought or otherwise secured the maps and
surveys of the "Olmsted Parallel" and
claimed to have perfected their organiza-
Colonel Hoyt and other residents of
Greenwich whose landed interests would
be effected by the layout, disputed the
legal status of the company on the ground
that the use of these old maps and plans
was not compliance with the law. The
railroad commissioners held that they
might be accepted as prima facia evil
dence. Thereupon an appeal was taken
to the superior court and the case was
heard by Judge Phelps at Danbury. Judge
Phelps holds that they cannot, and that
a company must make and present maps
and estimates prepared especially for its
own use. The decision is of Importance
in its bearing upon future railroad pro-
jects in this state.
BRIDGEPORT HORSES.
The following Bridgeport horses are en-
tered in the races to be held at Danbury
fair this week: James H. Lewis Eastern
Boy in the 2:27 class. Wednesday-C. A.
Hotchkiss' Bismont in the 2:45 class, and
]. H. Lewis Windilla in the colt class for
foals of 1883 the same day. Thursday
PAGERS, free for all, J. G.. Tallman's Ar
gyle; $50 class, J. H. Lewis Harry East;
2:35 class, J. Fl. Lewis Dannie, j. H.
Lewis George Purdy Friday-2:32 class,
j. H. Lewis Harry East; $40 class. J. d.
Lewis Dannie. Saturday-2:4S class, G. A.
Hotchkiss' Bismont.
TICKETS NOMINATED.
Birmingham democrats have nominated
the following ticket First selectman,
Charles Chaffee; second selectman, John
O'Hara; town clerk, D. E. Mcmahon; treas
urer, Charles E. Clark; collector, John
Fitzgerald; assessor, George NJ. johnson;
school visitors, Rev. g. H. Smith, Rev. T.
NJ Kennedy.
The Ansonia democrats have nominated
a town ticket as follows: First selectman,
E. w. Webster; second selectman, Hobart
Crarru. town o1orI Tohn T, Tind1av.
treasurer, Lockwood Hotchkiss; collector,
w. H. Kane; auditor, NJ. J. Flaherty; as
SCISSORS, Howard Phelps, Jeremiah F!ana-
gan; school visitors, Rev. Joseph Synnott,
DR.. w. H. Conklin.
ELDER AIKEN OF THE SHAKERS.
Elder Robert Aiken of the South family
of Shakers in Enfield, who went to England
to attend the congress of vegetarians, ar.
rived home on the Servia Monday. He
was accompanied by Elder John Whitley
of the Shirley community. Only few
Americans attended the London meetings
of the congress, but letters were read from
the more prominent people who follow
that doctrine in this country. Elder Alker
also visited the parent society of the doc
trine at Manchester, and afterward went tt
Dunfallmine, Scotland, which is near hi
QlTGu DldC0. no Ctllcu OA 0cOISO AhAACA
an uncle of Andrew Carnegie, and Later
| parative merits of English and American
governments at Dundee. One of the in
| cidents of the trip was visit to join
l David of Dunfallmine, who, although IL
| his ninetieth year, has serious intention
| of getting married for the first time. Th'
| vegetarians of England point to Mr.. Davit
as a fine example of the worth of thei
way of living, as he has followed the doc
trine for many years.
| CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
Preparations for the Christian Endeavo
state convention to be held at Willimanti
to-day and tomorrow are being rapid
completed. The topics and lists of speak
tellectually and spiritually, to all who wi
attend.
| BEDQUILTs.
Warren S. Abel of Bazrahville ha
entered on his new duties as manager c
the Palmer bedquilt works, with headqual
tiers at New London.
GALLILEANs.
A. T. Allen of Hartford, grand deput
of the order of Gallilean Fishermen, We
l III NO" AoASAOh oaSuAA0y AoA cAo tuA Pos
of making necessary preparations for tt
organization of branch of the ordt
among our colored citizens in New Lol
don.
FOR 100 MORE.
The Yale and Towne Manufacture
company of Stamford is making improv
, ments at it's extensive works there, whicl
when completed, will make room for ovt
, Il TI~o h.
now 900 employees.
ii NORWICH PLEASED.
! The erection of the new passenger ST
ton in Norwich will begin in sho
time. The decision of the railroad con
missioners gives much satisfaction.
NOT WEARY YET.
The owners of the Southbury oil We
| have not yet despaired of striking pa.
ing flow of oil and have started up I'll
work of sinking the shaft deeper.
AN OLD LADY's TERRIBLE FATE.
The residence in Trumbull of Mr.
Plumb B. Gregory, a woman ninety-tw
years of age, was burned Friday night @
Tashua street. Mrs. Gregory was so badl
burned that she died Saturday morning
She was alone in the house when the fiji
broke out and was too feeble to escape
GOVERNOR BULKELEY.
Governor Buckley has performed h
first work in the campaign, by tenderin
to the republican town committee the u,
of the unoccupied store in the Etna built
ing as a committee room. 1t will be opel
ed in a few days.
EAST HARTFORD HoRsEMEN.
East Hartford horsemen are arrangin
for their annual October meeting and, .
usual, it is likely to take place at the Cha
ter Oak park. Entries can be made to "
q. Comstock, jr., or H. B. Hale. Mr.. Ha
of East Hartford and Mr.. J. A. Turner
Hartford will have their trotters, Sam an
Ben jefferson, respectively, in the tire
minute class at Simsbury this week.
MORE HORSE TRoTyING.
Manchester is making preparations fl
, another meeting, and again this fall wi
, the managers of Woodland park draw !
the quarters. The September meetir
was wet one, but that has not dampene
the ardor of the horsemen of that tow
Connscticut-bred colts are going to ha'
a class or two, so bring on your youngste
and show them in style and speed.
DERBY TO HAVE ANOTHER MEET.
/ ANsoN1A, Oct. 4.-The races of IL
Derby Driving association have prove
successful this year. The association il
tends to and in fact has made arrang
ments to hold another meeting October l.
: 10, 16 and II. The number of entries
, larger than ever, and largely attende
meeting is anticipated.