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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-02
WALLINGFORD.

Meeting of the Board of Burgesses-
An Expert to Look Over the Ae-
counts - M. v. Cannon to Address
the Democrats Next Saturday-The
Matter of Extending the Sidewalk
on Center SIreet-other Itoms of In
terest.
Burgesses Cavansgh and Luby were the
absentees at the meeting of the board of
burgesses last evening. Attorney G. A.
Harrison appeared before the board in
reference to the accounts of W. ]. Morse,
late water commissioner, which seem to
show a peculiar state of affairs and appear
to show that the borough is indebted to
Morse instead of Morse being indebted
to the borough. Upon a motion OF
Burgess Bartholomew it was voted to en-
ploy an expert to look over the accounts.
Permission was granted Patrick Gallagher
to move his building from Center street to
Orchard street. The resignation Of Il. L.
Hall as auditor was accepted. C.H.Brown
was appointed to fill the vacancy. A petit
ton of Samuel Simpson for a sewer 200
feet long on Pearl street near the Cottage
school was referred to Burgesses Thomson
and Porter.
The matter of ex-Water Commissioner
Andrews claim for services was brought
up and discussed. The matter was referred
to the borough attorney. The matter of
accepting the extension of Whittlesey ave-
nue. was referred to the next meeting
Voted that a crosswalk be laid across
Prince street at the corner of Orchard
street.
Voted that the crosswalk at the corner
of Christian and Colony streets be raised.
Burgess Luby was appointed to see that
the work is properly done.
Burgesses, Bartholomew and Thomson
| as q committee on the abatement of taxes
reported that they had gone through the
| list with the collector, and presented a list
| of the taxes abated, which amount to
| $3O847. Report of the commit ee was &C
| cepted and the same discharged. The Vii
laee Improvement society wish the CO.
operation of the board of burgesses in the
| Simpsons block. 1t was tho sentiment of
| the board that the matter be laid over
until spring.
Voted to instruct d. F. Hall to fill up
| the excavation on Orchard street.
Voted that the road committee be in
| structed to work William street north from
| Church street.
The matter of the extension of South
| Orchard street was discussed and referred
to the borough attorney, to take such &C.
ton as he may deem necessary.
Voted that the clerk be instructed to
make out list of voters entitled to vote
at the borough election and report the
same at the next borough meeting.
| Voted that the committee on the Ward
street sidewalk be continued. The COM
mittee comprises Burgesses Porter and
Thomson.
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y represent the population. The towns should
sentation, but the larger towns should have
more just share of the power in the assembly
than they now possess.
President Cyrus Northrop in his address before
the Yale law school last June used the following
tenn of representation gerrymander, and he
said:
1.-THE gerrymander is the deadliest assassin's
stab aimed at the heart Of justice that has ever
been devised. It is the most gigantic Of all
grand larcenies-the larceny Of a peoples rights
No matter where 1t exists or when or how 1t be-
gan; no matter whether 1t ia venerable with an
tiquity. and free from original faint or Injustice
infamy, as in states where It has just appeared,
let it by all means be swept out Of existence ev-
erywhere and be buried in an eternal grave.
This nation can live and prosper only by justice.
am in favor Of the plurality rule for the cleo
ton Of state officers. The old-fashioned major
l ity rule handed down from the days of King
Charles charter seems to be poor enough, when
its practical operation always elects the men who
have the less votes, and defeats those who have
the most. We need reform in our constitution
The democratic party of this state is committed
to it. Many republicans as in the period from
the party is silent. After this election is over
| trust the thoughtful men Of both parties will
agree that constitutional reform is what the state
needs, for it is far better that constitution
| which we ought to have and shall have, should
| be the work of both parties rather than Of one.
| Yours very sincerely,
r n
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EPwoRrH MI. Il. CHURCH.

About Eleven thousand Dollars Al
ready Observation-Disclosures Dona-
lions May Come in Soon-The Dedi-
cation Day.
The Rev. Mr.. Cooper announced to his
congregation this week that thus far $11,-
600 had been subscribed to the building
fund of the new church. This Is since he
began his passionate last April, q remarks-
bly, fine showing and speaking well for the
prospects of raising the amount which it
is hoped to obtain before dedication day.
The new edi6ce is q handsome improve
ment on Orange street and credit to the
city. The pastor is warmly congratulated
by his people on the success which has al
ready attended this effort in church build.
ing. The church is also progressing fine
ly, having largely increased in member
ship, while the Sunday school has doubled
in numbers since it was located in it's new
place.
The dedication day is now fixed for the
second Sunday in February. The exterio,
of the church is now completed. Work Al
present is confined solely to the interior
| The basement has been finished and in
| about two weeks services will be held IL
this portion of the church.
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Court Notes.
VERY SUCCESSFUL.
The Sacred Heart Church Fatr-HoVV
the Prizes are Distributed.

The Sacred Heart Church Fatr-HoW
the Prizes are Distributed.
At the Sacred Heart church fair, which
was very successful, Miss Celia Dunno won
the prize, handsome silver pitcher, as
the most popular young lady, but it was
only after very close contest. She re-
ceived $685. votes. The handsome St. Ber-
nard dog, Nero, was won by Mamie Kin
ney of 119 Putnam street, who held No.
$50. Other prizes were won as follows:
Chamber suite, Officer Patrick Doherty, Hal;
lock street: fancy chair, Tessie Conooy. Hill
BE Vases, Katie Waugh Putnam street, p dianer
set, Jimmie Sullivan Sc Lafayette street; sill.
pickle u saS1S FFsnf ne
mara, Roehland. Nc: half barrel flour, Mrs.
D!evaney, Liberty street; paIior table Joe Smith,
sateheI, N. Mcaanus, Carlisle Street; rug s'
William Smith, 27o Grand avenue; gents hat.
Rev Father Higgins; fancy card receiver, Rev.
Columbus avenue ink stand, John Wrien, s.
street; Silver spoon holder H ormsby, Il Forbes
street; pin cushion, Julia Greel9, West street;
Ss e Ie aay h sGe S
nue.; silver butter dish, F.Scholtzman, 677 Grand
avenue; steel engraving, Mrs. John Conboy;
vs5 ea5d recse T. No sS
Lyle, Congress avenue; silver breakfast
qs stats p sa1e east
Charles Conboy; slippers, P. N. Kinneen, So Car
Isle street.
Prizes on season tickets-s5 in gold. Mrs. P
Joseph Torsney, IA Liberty street; barrel OF
-four, F. % Kane "a o Putnam street. oyeEeoat, Miss
2S3 POrtsed street,
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THE WEATHER.
The Monthly meteorological Sum-
mary.

Ihe uOhtnly ueteOrO1OR1Ca1 Su"s
mary.
The weather for last month (Ootober) is
thus summed up at the New Haven wealth
or Office by Superintendent Cox:
Mean barometer-29.9 64.
Highest barometer-so45s, date 18th.
Lowest barometer-29 $685. date 4th.
Mean temperature-52.4.
Mean maximum temperature-6i5.
Mean minimum temperature-3.a.
Lowest conference.-the date 25th.
Greatest daily range of temperature-31, date
18th.
Least daily range of temperatures. date 9th
Mean dew point .34.
Mean humidity-752.
Mean temperature for this month In
1850 o.; 1Ss4-53.2; 1Se5-51.6; 1865 g.
1ss0o5l ,s ID 1885,; 1sss-4ss; ls0o-51'; 1891
Mean temperature for this month for 20 years
-52.4.
Total excess in temperature during the month
a degrees.
Total excess in temperature siuce January l.
Prevailing direction Of wind-northwest 2s.7
Total movement OF wind-5603 miles,
Maximum velocity Of wind, direction and date
80, W., on Goth.
Total precipitation-o.s inches.
Number of days on which OF inch or more Of
precipitation fell-6.
Total precipitation Gin inches) for this month
1888. SO; 1897 SO; 1s91-4.es; 10000.
Average precipitation for this month for q
Total deficiency in precipitation during the
Total deficiency in precipitation since January
la 20 inches.
Number OF clear days-14
Partly cloudy days-10.
Cloudy days..
Dates cf frostE6 10. 20. 25 e. o.
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and Now EnSland "eak-Ihe Slose
Quiet and weak.
NEW YORK, Nov. l.
The stock market was less active and the fluc-
tuations were less frequent Of late. Generally
speaking the market was high in early trading
and lower during the afternoon, with partial
recovery at the close. Distillng and Cattle Feed
ing led in activity. 1t opened " higher at 671f,
declined to 65sz and rallied to 66M. Chicago Gas
sold up to 95A, the highest point ever attained,
and subsequently receded to 94A q 94ss. Amer
lean Tobacco jumped from 1913 to log, and closed
at 1a5. American Cotton Oil and National Lead
ruled firm at advance of u and per cent.
The grangers aud trunk line shares were in brisk
request early in the day, but afterwards lost the
improvement. New York Central, however, rose
1B to Ills and closed at the top. Reading and
Northern Pacific preferred were feverish. New
York and New England was weak and declined
from 4o to 45, and closed at 45N. Western Union
ruled quiet at 9s q 1876, closing at the former
figure. Hooking Valley moved up about point
on the report of a favorable contract with the
Norfolk and Western. The market closed quiet
and generally weak. Railway bonds were dull
The transactions were only S77so0O,
Following the closing prices, reported BY
PRINCE & WaITKLY, bankers and brokers, "a
Broadway, N. Y, and Is Center street, New Ha-
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MOngowese.

A FINE CAMPAIGN TALK BY HON. W. E. sIAoNDs.
Nov. IA large and select audience greeted
the Hon. William e. Sinonds in Memorial hall
North Haven, last evening, and were well paid
for their attention. 1t was evident throughout
that the speaker was 80 fully prepared with solid
facts that the evening was not half long enough
tell were abundantly convincing.
Republican caucus Saturday evening. OF course
the interest now centers in q candidate for rep
resentative and, usual it is said that there are
many who would be glad to get there, but with
of the town Piled ged to support Joseph Pierpont,
who is everywhere popular, he is sure to get it.
A republican flag now floats over the main
street in this village.
Yesterday there were forty-three republican
voters made, twenty six democrats, and, II Is
said, only three prohibitionists.
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Burst a Blood Vessel.

Edward Baylan was the name of the
man who was found dead in a Branford
barn Monday. The autopsy held by DR..
Gaylord showed that Baylan had burst a
blood vessel, probably in fall while
wandering around in the barn. He was
forty-seven years old and unmarried. He
was very incorporate, and on Sunday
night was seen helplessly intoxicated,
making for Hutchinson's barn, in which
he was found. Up to week ago he was
employed at the Brsnford lock works. He
was taken to Millsr's undertaking estab-
lishment, and there prepared for burial.
He leaves one brother with whom he
boarded, and who will have the remains
cared for.
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Eruption OF tho skin cured.

Ed. Venney, BrockviIle, Ontario, says:
81 have used Brandreth's Pills for the
past fifteen years and think them the
best cathartic and anti. bilious remedy
known. For some five years suffered
with an eruption of the skin that gave me
great pain and annoyance. tried differ
emit blood remedies, but, although gaining
strength, the itching was unrelieved. I
finally concluded to take thorough course
of Brandreth's Pills. l took six each night
for four nights, then five, four, three, two,
lessening each time by one, and then for
one month took one every night, with the
happy result that now my skin is perfectly
clear and has been 30 ever since"
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-02
ALI Saints Day.

All Saints day was observed with more
than usual attention in the Episcopal and
Roman Catholic churches yesterday. At
Trinity, st. Psul's. st. Thomas, Christ and
the Church of the Ascension communion
services were held at 1890. At st. Mary's
(R. o. and other Roman Catholic churches
mass was celebrated.
Both Trinity and Christ church were
handsomely decorated with white ohrysan-
themums. In Trinity church beautiful out
blooms in vases were arranged along the
reredos while many blossoming plants
were banked around the pulpit and lectsrn.
Around the fount were ferns, palms and
ohrysanthemums also. At O'Clock there
was special musical service with afull
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-02
BILLS ORDERED PAID.

The town clock stopped yesterday morn
ing at $50 o'clock.
M. v. Cannon will be the democratic
speaker Saturday evening.
Andrew Billian has bought Jack Nc
CURES barber shop in Reynolds block.
The high school football team play the
Hopkins Grammar school here this after
noon.
Mrs George h: Andrews is visiting
Company K realized s47O by its recent
fair.
Rev. G. Fl. Dickinson will oficiate at the
wedding of @. F. Lane and Miss Carolyn
Moore, in the Congregational church this
evening, at o'clock.
The total number of voters that will be
on the list of the first voting district will
be 1897.
The inventory of the late g. I. Mix's e.
tate foots up total of $166, 064.67.
Michael Roach, better known as "Cocka-
too" was arrested early last evening by
Officer Martin and will be brought before
Judge Hubbard at s o'clock this morning
to answer to the charge of stealing rolls
from Henry Collects lunch room on Hall
avenue.
Important meeting of Court Winder-
mere. A. o. F., this evening. A full at
tendance is requested. There will be three
limitations.
Judge Hubbard, with 81. E. higgins and
D. G. Porter, as a committee from the
board of burgesses, we're in consultation
yesterday with Vice President Tuttle OF
the Consolidated road on the matter of ex.
tending the sidewalk on Center street on
the north side of the triangle plot near the
depot to connect with the walk on the
south side of Hall avenue west of the de-
pot, and regarding the proposed overflow
sewer at Parker street and South Colony
at Ward street. Action on the matter was
deferred until Superintendent Davidson'f
arrival home from his vacation.
The committee appointed at the recent
borough meeting to investigate as to the
proposed increase of the water supply will
report this evening at the adjourned meet
ing in town hall.
l.. A. Young's meat wagon was oapsized
at an early hour yesterday morning on
North Elm street and the drivers shouts
aroused some of the residents In the vicin.
ity who came to his assistance and righted
the cart. The meat was scattered about,
but no serious damage was done.
Samuel Simpson proposes to build two
houses on Pearl street at an early date.
Horace A. Nettleton has returned to his
position at R. Wallace & Sons.
The annual borough election will occur
Saturday, November 10.
There was fair sized attendance at the
prohibition rally last evening. The drum
| corps furnished music, and red fire was
burned outside.
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Improving.

Mr.. Charles R. Coan of the Security In
surancc company, who has been confined
to his home for the past week with ''la
grippe" is improving and was able to
make short visit to the Office of the COM
pany, on Center street, yesterday after
noon. He will necessarily ego slow" for
few days, but hopes ere long to "report
for permanent duty" soliciting, mean
while, the kind indulgence of those
of his friends who may have been incon-
venienced by his seeming neglect of their
intareata
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-02
State News Jottinss.

At Windsor Locks yesterday Rev. j. O.
R. Sheriden was elected school visitor of
the board of education, Chairman T. F.
and then dissolving the tie by voting as
chairman. A similar course was pursued
last year when E. B. Bailey was elected and
refused to serve because he held that his
election was not legal.
Leonard Baker of Danbury, aged seven
teen, was accidentally shot and killed by a
companion named Scott while out hunting
Monday. Baker was taking gun from
Scott, when it was discharged, and the bull
let went clear through Bakers head.
Dennis Whalen's saloon at Waterbury
was badly damaged by fire early yesterday
morning.
Two hundred employees in the Brainerd
quarry at Portland struck yesterday morn
ing against a reduction Of wages from 224
cents per hour to IA cents, also against q
reduction of the number of hours of work
from ten to nine hours.
Train Crier George n. Bugbey of Hart
ford WAS married to Mrs. Margaret A.
Deacon on Sunday by the Rev. DR.. E. L.
Thorpe.
The many friends of Judge William T.
Elmer of Middletown will sympathize
with him in the death of his daughter.
She had been an invalid for years. She
died Sunday, aged twenty nine years and
half.
The water supply in New Britain is
growing less every day and the commits
sioners have warned people to be careful
In using water, az famine may OCCUR If it
does not rain soon.
Through Wheeler & Curtis, Frank Tay-
lor, the travelling salesman and horseman,
has sued Colonel William H. Stevenson
for 81, 900 commission, said to be due
for negotiating the recent sale of Colonel
Stevenson's Fairfield residence to Albert
NJ. Craig.
John BARLEY, q wholesale liquor dealer
In Danbury, and a former resident in this
city, died suddenly In Danbury yesterday.
The deceased was about forty years of age
and was born and raised in Bridgeport.
He made business trip to New York
Saturday, and was then apparently fl the
best of health. John Heating, of the firm
of Heating Brothers, Bridgeport, is .
brother-in-law of the deceased. In DAN
bury Mr.. BARLEY accumulated large prop
erty.
w. n. R. Ashbee of East Haven, has
patented scheme for propelling boat
the size of the ordinary row boat. It con-
sists of two side wheels with two crsnks
which are propelled by hand, and there is
q steering apparatus manipulated by the
feet
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Wedding at st. Patrick,s church.

"oh"S Ut S1s 4 HsI1Ch's CHuTCHs
There will be fashionable wedding at
st. Patrick's church this evening. The
contracting parties will be Thomas Vim
cent, we'll known down town young
man, and Miss Nellie Minnix, daughter of
Michael Minnix of 80 Wallace street. The
best man will be John MINK, a brother
of the bride, and the bridesmaid will be
Miss Abbie Gallagher. After a short we'd
ding trip the newly married couple will
reside at SIG Chapel street.
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Rautist Social Tn1ou.

The Baptist Social union of New Haven
will meet with the Grand avenue Baptist
church on the evening of Wednesday, No
venber 10. Hon. Francis Wayland will
preside. The members Of the Ladies' Aid
society will furnish the supper, after which
there will 30 iateysstipg aaaSasasa,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-02

REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS, !
Rooms II AND H. BENEDICT BUILDING, ,
SO CHURCH STREET.
All republicans wishing to be made electors
for the presidential election can obtain blank ap
plicationS and information at the committee
rooms as above, and IL formation will also be
given In regard to naturalization. Rooms open
from a. m. to 10 D. m. JAMES BISHOP,
Chairman Republican Town Committee.
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At the First Baptist Church

The ladies of the Opportunity Circle of
the Kings Daughters of the First Baptist
church, will give supper this Wednesday
evening at the church parlors. All are
given a cordial invitation to call and enjoy
the spread, for which q small sum will be
charged.
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North BranfOrd.

The republicans of North Branford are request
ed to meet in the ment of the Congregation Al
church on Saturday evening, November 5, at 8
O'Clock, to nominate justices ana a representa-
tive to the next general assembly.
Per order, Town Committee.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-02

The republicans Of North Haven are requested
to meet in Memorial hall Saturday evening,
November 5, at 7:30, to nominate candidate for
representative and also justice of the peace.
Per order, Town Committee.
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East Haven,

The republicans Of East Haven will meet In the
Center school house on Saturday evening, No
vember s, 1892. at o'clock to nominate cand
date for representative and justices of the peace
Per order, Town Committee
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STATE CORREsPONDENCE.
RethanY

Nov. IA teachers convention Is to be held In
Perry's hall November 10, afternoon and even
ing. with an address by Secretary Hine in the
evening.
visited Merwin's Point and captured twenty six
blackfsh.
Noyes D. Clark has returned in safety from his
European trip and gives very interesting &C
counts of his travels through the British Isles,
Switzerland and Italy.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Williams is expected to be
in Bethany on Friday, November II.
Most of the farmers have their fall work near
ly finished Potatoes and corn are very good
Apples are scarce.
b. N. Clark has recently had a we'll dug at his
"Schaffer" place, and although the ground Is
very dry he has good supply Of water.
Woodbridge.
Nov. 1.-All-hallowe'e was observed by many
here. especially in "Cogswells cottage on the
hill'
Sherman W. Barker and Miss Jenette L. Peck
were msrried at the home Of the latter by the
Rev. 8. P. Marvin, Monday, October 81.
The list ito be made contained forty names
and up to O'Clock Monday afternoon twenty
five on this list had been made electors.
The report OF many is that the wells and
springs are uncommonly low
Forest fires were raging on West rock Monday
afternoon and evening. There have been several
such fires during the past few weeks They prob
ably originate through the carelessness Of hunt
ers, and by them much damage is done to the
young growth, if not to the older.
This fine weather is being taken advantage OF
by the farmers for husking corn and doing the
general outdoor work.
The E. L. Sperry farm is for sale, Mr.. Sperry
having gone to Florida with the intentions Of
making his home there.
Watson A. johnson Of New York state, who
has been visiting friends here, started for his
home Monday morning.
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Fall opening at the exchange, 568 Chapel
street, Wednesday, November 2, from 10
a. m. to 8 p. m. A fine display of needle
work, fancy articles, cake, preserves,
jellies and pickles.
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POLITICAL.
Woodbridge.

The republicans of Woodbridge are requested
to meet at the basement of the Congregational
church in said town on Friday evening, Novem-
Der 4, 1892, at O'Clock to nominate candidates
for representative and justices.
Per order, Town Committee.
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Young Mems Republican Club.
All republicans are cordially invited to visit
the house Of the Young Mems Republican club,
2O2 Crown street. Regular meetings every
Thursday evening. Gee club rehearsals Tues
day and Friday evenings