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Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
TEN MILES IN 30 IA MINUTES.

Speed and Endurance on . Bridge.
 port Track.
 BRIDGEPORT, May 19.-There was g large assemblage of horsemen ct the park in Bridgeport Wednesday; to witness 8 trial of speed by "Ted," seventeen-year. old bay horse, owned by MT. Regel of Sey mour, who was backed for $1, ,000 to cover thirty-six miles in three hours on the half. mile track.
 Humane Agent Thrall had come from Hartford to look into the matter, it hay. ing been reported that it would be cruel to the horse to force him to cover thirty six miles. He decided that it would be cruel, but he consented to a test of ten miles within thirty-fve minutes. It was agreed that Regel was to stop at any mo- ment when Thrall waved his hand, if the animal appeared to be distressed.
 To the surprise of all, the horse speeded around the course twenty times, making ten miles in just 30 minutee and 15 sec. onds. The humane agents examined the horse and found it all right. It did not blow at all. Those who were willing to wager that "Ted" could not cover th @ dis tance agreed upon in the prescribed time felt like showering their thanks on the agents for stopping the longer race.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
FOREST FIRE AT VERNON.
Six Hundred Acres Burned over
 Farmers Fight the Flames.

Six Hundred Acres Burned over
 Farmers Fight the Flames.
 ROCKVILLE, May 19.-The big forest fire on Bolton mountain, which broke out Thursday forenoon, was e1tinguished by the combined efforts of many men about midnight last night. It broke out in the woods near the Bolton railroad station and burned rapidly in the direction of Vernon, over large tracts of land owned by J. Grady, w. Tucker, F. Perkins and Mir. Russell. About 600 acres were burned over and much damage was done.
 Last night gang of about 100 men were engaged fighting the fire, including all oi the section men on the railroad and many of the farmers in that vicinity. They saved 400 cords of wood that had recently been cut. The fire presented fine sigh from Vernon and vicinity last evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Festival in Music Hall.

Large assemblies will no doubt attend the festival and concert to be given along in the latter part of June at Music hall. The Children of Mary in the Sacred Heart church are preparing an instrumental, vo- cal and literary entertainment. They have secured many prominent artists, among whom is the popular Yum Yum, Miss Lizzie Gaffney.
 This festival will be an exceedingly fine entertainment. It will continue four nights and will be novel and pleasing en- tertainment
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their preference for governor as they were leaving the building. President Briggs of Middletown said: 'I am heartily in favor of the renomination of General Merwin. I am in favor of the man who can win, and General Merwin is that man."
 MT. Afford of Middletown said: "I am in favor of General Merwin. The party can not afford to nominate anyone else." Ex-
 President Linslev said: q am in favor of
 General Merwin first, last and always" cent editorials have brought up prominent ly the question who shall be the nominee for governor. I find that there is strong l sentiment in Bridgeport for General Mer- win. His candidacy is very well regarded ! kboro
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Fire in Glastonbury.

HARTFORD, May 19.-The small dwelling house of Mir. Kleinfelt, situated on the ''frontier" in Glastonbury, near the resi- dence of David. Welden, known as the "Golden House," was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. Most of the furni- ture was saved by the neighbors. There was small insurance of $25O on the house. It is thought that the fire originated in a defective Hue in the second story. This is the second house in Glastonbury burned in the day time recently and with fires started from similar causes. The other was the four-tenement house of F. c. Coyells on Hebron ayenue
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
FOR AN ANNUAL FAIR. Br1dSeport's Board of Trades Pro

IT
 ject.
 BRIDGEPORT, May 19.-The board of trade is hard at work endeavoring to se- cure suitable property upon which to hold an annual fair. A committee was appoint ed at the last meeting, its members being Hon. D NJ. Read, Frank Miller and A. R Logic. This committee have been busy on the matter and have looked at several tracts which have been offered to them. The old Sherwood trotting psrk at the west end is the one most suitable for the purpose. It cannot be purchased, however, for less than $S0,000, and this price is entirely beyond the reach of the board. sIt would be ueces- eary to expend about $40, ,000 in putting the grounds in good shape, thus bringing the total expense up to $l20,000. A meet ing of the committee is soon to be held, at which definite steps will be taken toward securing 8 desired tract which is well To- cated and of sufficient extent to afford room for all the buildings and a half-mile track
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Suffering With Delertum Tremens.
 George Gard of Waterbury was arrested last evening by Officer Allan on the charge of being drunk, and taken to the lookup. Soon after his incarceration he was taken with violent fit of delirium tremens. He became 30 violent that it was deemed ad- visable to send him to the hospital and he was accordingly removed to that institu- ton, where he was at once placed in a straiRhtiacket
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
INGBRsOLL FOR PRESIDENT.

lNGEHSOLA FOh FhESADENTs Suggested by c. 1T. Driscoll-Said to
 be FavOrably Received by Demo.
 crats of This City-If the Delegates
 From Connecticut Should Unite
 Upon Him.
 A democratic candidate for president has recently been suggested in this city. The collapse of Hills boom and the con- viction that Cleveland cannot carry New York state is bringing into prominence candidates for preside nt who have not been actively identified with either the Hill or Cleveland faction.
 Corporation Counsel o. T. Driscoll last night expressed himself upon the muddled condition of democratic politics and the way out of it. If Hill cannot be nominated, he said, and the nomination of Cleveland does not seem to be expedient, the demo- crats are confronted with the alternative of
 Going West for a Candidate unless an available eastern man can be found who can carry Connecticut, New York and Indiana. The two eastern men who have been spoken of in connection with the presidency, aside from two can- didates in New York, are Russell and Pat tison. The latter has never been @ very strong possibility and Russell is hardly likely to carry his state in a presidential election.
 Connecticut has candidate who, if the delegation will unite upon him and push his canvass, can carry Connecticut, and I believe New York and Indiana.
 The democrats could find no more fit standard bearer in the coming presidential election than ex-Governor Ingerson of Connecticut. He has been successively elected four times governor in republi- | can state; he is magnetic and eloquent | orator, and would make strong executive | officer. His father was minister to @ foreign court, that of Russia, and if the | Connecticut delegation had been united | for the latter in 1852 the nomination would | have come to Connecticut and not to New | Hampshire. If the convention to Chicago l should unite on ex-Governor Ingerson his | would quite likely follow.
 MT. Drisoou said in addition that he had talked with many democrats on this mat tss, end sll hsd resolved tho suggsation sn- Enthusiastically, !
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Last Nfght,a Storm.

Last nights storm was one of the most severe of the season outside the harbor. Many sailing craft put into the harbor for safety, and during the evening an unusu- ally large number were anchored inside the breakwater. The sea outside was un- usually rough, and in consequence the boats were considerably delayed. The steamer c. H. Northam of the Old line was an hour and three-quarters late in reaching her dock in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Lumber Dealers Meet.

ing formed mutual protective association, the name of which will be the Connecticut Retail Lumber Dealers association. The object of the association is to gain protec- wholesalers. At yesterdays meeting oHa- cers were elected as follows: President, J. Gibb Smith of New Haven; vice-president, E. J. Hill of Norwalk; secretary and treas urer, L. H. Mansfield, New Haven; direc- tors, Samuel Taylor of Hartford; s. G.. Colatt of New Britain; Gilbert Bishop of New London; E. E. Alzord of Bridgeport; Charles H. Getman of Branford; J. T. Bates of Danbury; M. E. Lucole of Willim- antic, and c. O. Davis of Middletown.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Youur Mems Republfcau Club

At the regular monthly meeting of the Young Mems Republican club last evening the following new members were elected: Harry H. Lee, John c. North, William H. Ely, W. o. Whitcomb, N. D. sperry, H. v. Richards, Frank A. Baldwin, George M Adkins, George E. Beers, Ezra D Fogg, R. w. Mills, jr., A. R. Leighton, Edward J. Smith, D. D. Stayner, 0. F. Bowman. L. F. Bulley, J. H. Candee, J. 0. Collard. There were many applications for member ship and special meeting will be held in 8 few days to elect the men who wish to join.
 MT. Henry Tipke, president of the Rhode Island State league, made few in teresting remarks.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
His Foot Caught In the Rail.

HIS Foot Caught In the Rn11.
 Shortly after o'clock last evening a young man, whose name could not be learned, while crossing the railroad track near the Canal dock got his foot caught in the tracks and before he could extricate it passing freight train cut off his big toe and portion of his foot. He was taken to his home on Clinton avenue in a cab, where Dr. c. Purdy Lindsley was sum- moned and dressed his wounds.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Iow watertu wtnsted.

TWISTED, May 19.-The water in High land lake is eight feet lower than is usual at this time of the year, and famine is threatened unless the lake is filled by rains. Should the supply not be increased a number of factories in town will be com pelled to close, as they depend upon the lake for water.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
comntroller staub praxxs orderr

Comptroller Staub Draws Orders.
 HARTFORD, May 19.-Comptrollel Staub today drew an order on the treasury for $e5, ,00O, payable to Paymaster Wallace T. Fenn. This is in payment of the expenses of last years encampment, all parades since, and also all field days which have or are to take place. The encampment ex- penses amount to $45, 900,
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Memorial Day Committee

The committee having in charge the proper observance of Memorial day met in the city hall last evening and arranged de- tails of the parade to be given on that day. It was announced that the parade would be over the route which has previously been announced and that the Governors Guard had announced their intention of participating in the parade,
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
1t VIII be a Great Pull,

BRIDGEPORT, May 19.-Ne1t Tuesday night at Madison hall the tug-of-war be- brothers team of New Haven for $25O side will take place. The Kling brothers have never been defeated, but Weber's team are confident that they can down them, It will be a great pull
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Due to ApOplexy.

A rumor was prevalent in the city since Benjamin Levy's burial that his death was attended by foul play. It was said that he had several bullet holes in his body. Cor oner Mix made an investigation and found that MT. Levy had received the wound in the late war. MT. Levy had been in the insane asylum and his death was due to appoplexy following paresis.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Board of Finance.

Mayor Sargent and Councilman Fitzger- ald of the Seventh ward were the only members of the board of finance present last evening, and in consequence no meet ing could be held. The board will meet this evening at 7:3O o'clock
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Cutting Papers in the Library.

Cutting Papers in the Library.
 Charles Schock, young man residing at 61 Union street, was arrested last evening by Officer Murphy, charged with injuring public property. Schock was found by the officer clipping from the files of papers in the free public library. He was subse- quently released under bonds of $75 fur nished bv his faeher.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
Yacht Club Sail.

The steamer Richard Law will probably be engaged by the New Haven Yacht club to accompany the yachts on the opening sail May 30. The yachts will sail to Short Beach, where a clambake will be served.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
RRraAnal N0faR

Personal Notes.
 Ex-Governor Henry B. Harrison is visit ing at Lake Dunmore.
 Ira O. Esty and family of West Haven have returned from Florida.
 The Rev. Dr. Kleeberg has taken up a residence for the summer at Savin Rock.
 Miss Jenning and Miss Slater of Nor wich are visiting Mrs. Bennett of Wooster place.
 The prospects are now more favorable for the recovery of Hon. B. Grove Law renee of Norfolk.
 Mrs. s. A. Hotchkin of Main street, West Haven, has returned from an extend ed visit in New York and New Jersey.
 Ira o. Esty and family of West Haven, who have been sojourning in Florida for the past six months, have returned home.
 A H. Cargill, the builder, who has been confined to his home for weeks from the effects of a severe attack of pneumonia, is out again.
 Judge Cowell of Waterbury was the re- cipisnt of beautiful and costly medal from the grand lodge, I. O. o. F., of Con- necticut Wednesday.
 John O. Paige, father of Speaker Paige of the house, was taken from Danbury to his sons residence at Birmingham in a special car Tuesday. He is very ill.
 Major Payne, native of New Hart ford and an uncle of J. J. Whiting and Mrs. Moses Camp of Winsted, died recent ly in Marietta, Ohio, aged eighty-six.
 Sherman W. Bidwell of Collinsville committed suicide yesterday mording by shooting himself. Death ensued instant ly. He was old and sick, and despond- ent.
 Mayor Sargent has appointed as one of the delegates from this city to the national mining congress at Helena, Mont, John S. Cannon of the firm of Cannon & Bur ton.
 Miss Isabella Harris, who for the past six months has been forewomsn for Nun son 6 Co.,, paper box manufacturers, has resigned. The young ladies in her depart ment presented her with beautiful bou- quet of flowers.
 Mr. F. 0. Bangs, the noted tragedian, one of the foremost leading tragedians of the country, is in town. the guest for 6 few days of his friend, MT. Edward M. Clark of Whitney avenue. With him is his nephew from Philadelphia, whom MT. Bangs is taking on 2 pleasure trip for tho improvement of his health, which has been delicate. MT. Bangs is in fine health, vigorous and jealous in his profession in which hs has won distinguished hoaers, NJ, Bangs Asa masy tstsads iR thls city,
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20

Took Part in the ssDorr War.''
 Yesterdays New London Day says: This is the semi-centennial of the ''Dorr war" in Rhode Island. Mention should be made of the fact that Hon. Nathan Babcock of Pawcatuck, and of the Babcock Printing Press company of New London, was a "bold soldier boy" in that campaign. AL of age, he enlisted, served his time and re- ceived pay accordingly. One interesting fact is that he didn't fight, bleed or die, but lives to tell his friends many incidents in his experience of that noted war.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
The Funeral of Obed Lfnsley.

BRANFoRD, May 19.-The funeral of Obed Linsley of Branford Point, aged eighty-two years, was held to-day, Rev. MT. Whitcomb of the Episcopal church officiating. He was a longshoreman and leaves a wife and several grown children.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
The Army and Navy Club.

BRIDGEPORT, May 19.-At the meeting of the executive committee of the Army and Navy club of Connecticut held this morning in this city it was decided that the annual meeting be held on Wednesday evening, June g, at the Fort Griswold house, near New London. The Fort Gris- wold house is but eighteen miles east of Fenwick, and the proprietor extends un- usual courtesies, which will make the oc- casion 8 memorable one in many ways. Members will be able to attend with no greater tax on their time and with a less tax on their purse.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20

The Elm City Gun clubs house was broken into lately and several things stolen. Twenty-Five dollars is offered as 8 reward for the capture of the miscreants.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
The Men Leavinx-

BRANFoRD, May 19.-The strike among the workmen at the stone quarry is still in progress. The men are all going away and abandoning the qusrries.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
YALE ASSOCIATION.

The Tennis Tournament Yesterday. The tennis matches played yesterday al bhe New Haven Tennis club grounds by the Yale association resulted as follows:
 '94. Carpenter beat Peet GA, 3-6, 6-2. Lockwood beat Porter GA, 1-6, 6-2. Wheeler beat Linaweaver GA, 6-1.
 '95. Fowler beat Limburger 60, 60. Fowler beat DebevoIse 6-2, 6-1. Talmage beat Copp 6-3, GA.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
The Blues, Field Day,

The Blues field day will be held May 26 at the Quinnipiac range. The day will be devoted to target practice, guard duty and sxtendsd ordeY. The company viii assem. pls st 7a n, sharp, rell call at 7,20.
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". P. s. Q. E. The Y. P. s. c. E. of Humphrey street church gave concert and literary enter tainment at the church last evening.
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North Haven.

May 19.-Extensive preparations are in progress for four different gatherings First comes tho Memorial day exercises in which all are interested, then early in June strawberry festival by North Haven grange, a county convention of the w. C. T. U., and the same evening a meeting of the V. I. A.
 Mrs. Mary Leete expects to have her new house ready for use in July. Work on w. P. Leete's house goes steadily on.
 The executive committee of the V. I. A. met on Wednesday evening and decided to recommend the use of nsphtha lamps for lighting the streets. The next meeting of the association is to be on June 1 at the court room.
 Report says seven weddings in town this season.
 A 3s-calibre loaded rife was picked up in the street at the corner near Mrs. Smiths residence on Sunday evening about 6 o'clock.
 A new organ purchased for Clintonville chapel arrived yesterday afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-05-20
STATE CORREsPONDENCE.
SOuthlngtOn.

May 19.-Mr. J. H. Foster of the Hart ford Post is visiting in town.
 Mrs. James Linton has gone to a New York hospital for treatment.
 The Merchants club have petitioned the grand jurors to give notice to all mer- chants and marketmen of the town that those who keep places of business open on Sundays will be proceeded against under statutes.
 Miss Mary Dow, 8 teacher in Plsntsville graded school, is sick with measles.
 The borough officers have voted to make relayout of Main street at the corner of Center street, so that J. B. Savage and others will gain four feet additional front for Q new business block
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NEW HAVEN, Friday. May %, isss- Weafksr To-Day---Rafn TELEPHONE Nh s23


 A few centuries ago such a sight would have sent a shud- der through the human race. Then all unusual phenomena portended universal woe.
 A few years ago frantic were thought to foretell impossible values in merchandising.
 The Human Race has ad- vanced.
 Some interesting doings in the dress goods department yesterday.
 Those Cheveron and Basket weave Vigones for TIC were the price-point about which the crowd collected.
 Only a few of the grays left. Lots of tan mixtures, though. More gray Vigone has been ordered-it ought to be here in few days.
 The remainder of those inn ported dress patterns will be sold at cost. No two are alike, and not one that was less than $I. 50 a yard.
 The changeable Taffeta Skirt Silk isn't all gone. Lots of it here yet at 75c a yard.
 The white flag of surrender flies from the Muslin Under wear Department.
 But it's a conditional sur. render. The conditions are that you accept the terms Friday and Saturday, when the garrison and stores will be found or the neutral ground of the cen ter counter. i5 dozen Night Dresses. were si.ss, nov sI !os Ladies SsiFt, with 10 inch Hamburg Rufse I es cents
 Ladies Skirt with hemstitched embroidery | T5 cents. Ladies Torchon Drawers 7sc Ia iss' Val Lace and Insertion Drawers s5c. Il ChidHen's GinshAm Dresses, to years, 50
 A few of those chIidrsa,s Guinps left, to
 Ladie.' perfect fitting white and figured Law Waists 7sc.
 Center Table.
 100 Clothes Pins for Ic, ant some other pleasant Picking, at puny prices in the big base ment to-day
 Individual Butters ic. II Individual Salts Ic Il Wardrobe Hooks ic-
 Tea Spoons ic. II Pepper Boxes ic. II Picture Nails ic. | Picture Hooks ic. II Ten Strainers ic.
 Large Box Enamellne Sc.
 Toothpicks Sc.
 Besh Shoe Polish Sc. | Sapoiio Sc
 Best Machine ousc | Shoe Dressing Sc ' Garden Trorels Sc-
 Tracing Wheels.
 Black Handled strainers Sc. | Hair Curriers' Sc.
 Wire Dish Drsincrs Sc.
 Kitchen Knives and Forks Sc.
 Basement l Soft, cool Cheviot, Oxfors and Madras Shirts make higf temperature tolerable. | Such shirts here at smal prices. The solid colors, pink: and blues, and the fine hair line stripes and reticent check: are particularly effective.
 A blue Madras outing shirt worn with a black tie, is in comparably dressy. The Cheviots and Oxfords with laundered collars and cuffs and soft bosoms, are worth 75c. The Madras al SIPS is a shirt-value of unu' sual occurrence. Seen those washable vests SIPS for double-breasted. Mems Furnishing Department
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The New Bridge. J. E. Buddington of this city will proba- ply have the contract for building An sonia's new bridge.
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The launching of the steam tug, 1m- perial, at Graves yard has been post poned.
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A, 0. U. V
Broken Into.

Al Os Os w. East Rock lodge No. S9., A. O. U. w., held social last night
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No gold dollars for 60 cents, but you gel 100 cents' worth for $1 at Silverthsu's.
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Place on sale this morning SnnaR
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Dainty
  Gowns,

Made of the same material and trimmed with embroi- dery, for