Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-07-06
ALL OVER CONNECTICUT.

Veterans Enjoy LiGe-Their GuilfOrd
Lady Fr1ends-A Gala Day for Wa
terbury's Y. M. G. A.-Mystery In
Hartford - Connecticut's Pound
Fishing and the Great Decline OF
the Shad Fishery - Loss of
Schooner.
The reunion of the Union Veteran asso-
citation of the state at Mulberry Point,
Guilford, on the glorious Fourth was
greatly enjoyed by goodly assemblage of
old vets, and more than equalled the an
ticipations. Any that did not attend
missed a very pleasant and interesting oc-
casion. The point is just the spot for
picnic and the lady friends of Guilford
helped out amazingly by the superb din
ner they got together. They are famous
for providing fine dinners when the occa-
sion demands. The sea food was especially
relished. The vets all seemed to have
come equipped with big appetites, or else
the sea air, the appetizing look of the
tables and the other pleasures of the coca
sion wonderfully sharpened their appe-
titles. But despite all their efforts the
supply of rations was ample.
The officers elected were: President,
Clark Buckingham, N. H.; FIRST vice pres
ident, r. A. Belden, New Haven; second
vice president, Mrs. Ira L. Hicks, New
Britain; secretary, Edward driswold,
Guilford; treasurer, David w. Sharpe,
Guilford chaplain, o. J. Range, Gullford;
surgeon, /. A. Hutchinson, New Haven;
executive committee, E. Bishop, Guilford;
s. Blakeman, Birmingham, II. Knowles,
Madison; Mrs. d. W. Sharpe, duilford;
Mrs. Cook, Guilford.
Addresses were delivered by Department
Commander Smith of Willimantio, Senior
Vice Commander Rogers of Meriden, Mr..
Hicks of New Britain, Clark Buckingham,
DR.. Hutchinson and Il. A. Belden of this
city, Rev. o. J. Range of Guilford read an
excellent original poem composed by her
sister, Mrs q. H. Hull of Guilford. who
ia a lady of much talent. Mrs. Hull, the
reader, is resident of this city, and her
husband ia member of Admiral Foote
post. Both are highly respected. A few
of the closing verses Of the poem are as
follows:
Though many were the laurels
That he gathered from the strife,
Yet we know that something better
Touched and glorifled his life.
With unfinching moral courage,
He ever sided with the right;
And by example, taught his men
To pray as well as fight
And many a dying seaman
He has taken by the hand
Soothed, sustained him to the borders
or that happier, better land
Oh, great indeed the hero
That could storm and take a fort,
And also guide an erring soul
Into the heavenly porti
More lovely than the laurels
That mortals win and wear,
Eternal In the heavens
Grow palms the ransomed bear
Here may fade the victor's wreath,
But there, undimmed and bright,
Forever shines the crown Of him
Who battles for tho right
30 comrades marching on,
Adown the hill and toward tho vale,
Be not faint hearted-be ye brave and true
Let not your courage wane or fail
"Cose ranks" and shoulder arms"
March onward, firm and steady,
And when the Great Commander calls,
Like him may ye DO ready.
CORNER STONE LAYINo-wATEnpURYY Y. NJ.
The laying Of the corner stone Of the Y.
NJ. g. A. building In Waterbury took place
Monday afternoon, and the ceremony was
Of very pleasing nature. The program
"Song of the Soldier" by a quartette from
the First Baptist church. After an earn
est prayer by the Rev. DR.. Anderson, Pres
ident L. j. Atwood Of the association in
troduced D. F. Maltby, the first vice presi-
dent of the association. After a short in
vocation Mr.. Maltby spoke of the associa-
TONS history since its organi cation In
Waterbury, the presentation of the build
Ing site by Fl. W. Scovill and the gratifying
success met with in the raising of the
building fund which on December 81, 1890,
amounted to $40,s47.5O. He then opened
the box which was to be placed in the cor
ner stone and enumerated its contents.
After another hymn from the uuartette
President Atwood introduced Cephas
Brainerd of New York city, chairman of
the international committee of Young
Mems Christian associations. Mr.. Brain
erd's address was eloquent and full of
force and timely interest.
MYSTERIOUS CASE IN HARTFORD.
Eugene Bosworth of Franklin avenue
called at the police station last night and
reported that his wife had been shot while
standing near the residence of Mrs. Colt,
about $50 O'Clock last night. Mrs. Bos-
worth, with two other ladies, were to-
gether, and in an instant she felt sharp
pain in her abdomen. She notified her
companions, but they would not believe
her. She began to grow worse and in
short time when she was taken to her
hone. DR.. Campbell was Immediately
summoned.
He found that bullet had entered the
abdomen, but he could not find it. It is
said that the revolver was in such close
proximity to her that her flesh is blacken-
ed by powder. The case is a most my
sterious one and will be looked into by the
police.-Hartford Telegram.
CONNECTICUT sHAD FISHING.
Table of the number of shad caught in
the state of Connecticut and the Potomac
river from 1885 to 1890 inclusive:
State of Potomac
Connecticut. River.
1885 ........................ 100 3O9 Isl, 696
1885 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 117,050 215,422
1887 Observation-Disclosures. 8O,359 327, 240 !
1888 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 68,450 367,105
1889 ...........,............ 1885 528,647
1890 .,,,,..,,,,,.,.,.,, 34,3lS 735681