Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-10-22
WALLINGFORD.

W atef supply ApprOprlatlOnD eIeateu
-Isousing Republican Rally-Sena-
tor Plat Speaks-Incendiary Fire
Columbus Day-Other News-Per-
sonal Items.
There was quite lively turnout at the
special borough meeting to vote on the ap-
of $4,000 to increase the water
supply. As was expected there was a
lively opposition to the appropriation and
it was evident before the polls closed that
the appropriation was defeated and the
figures showed vote of 1853 No, and II
Yes. The principal argument against the
appropriation was the fact that no meeting
had been held to discuss the situation, SO
that all could vote understandingly,
and now that the voting is over for the
present the true inwardness of the ques
of water commissioners should not come
in for censure as it was the wish of the
board and also the understanding that the
court of burgesses should first call public
meeting to discuss the matter and then
have the matter of appropriation voted
upon. Why this program was not carried
out remains to be explained by the board
of burgesses.
There was another large republican rally
in the town hall last evening, with Senator
o. 81. Platt as speaker. The hall was we'll
filed and the discourse by the speaker was
one of the best of the campaign. The Nc
Kinley bill and other issues we're plainly
shown up in a convincing manner. The
oh1u hoy>11a1 o,,1
Platt stated that the only time he ever
had occasion to cast his vote
with United States deputy marshals about
the polls was in the city Of Meriden in
1888; and that the marshals were placed
there under the orders of Grover Cleve-
land, then president of the United States.
The names Of the marshsls were given,
and most of them were well known demo
Gratis of Meriden.
Next Friday evening the republicans
will meet in caucus in town hall.
Senator Platt arrived on the 4:3S train
yesterday afternoon, and was met at the
depot by Judge Hubbard, Warden Newton
and Colonel Leavenworth, and was the
guest of Judge Hubbard during his stay
here.
Henry L. Davis house on North Main
street was entered by burglars Thursday
night and gold watch and two revolvers
were carried away. L. A. Young's house,
near by, was also entered, but nothing of
value was taken.
C.H. Tibbitts will preside at the demo
crstic meeting this evening.
Captain LaBarnes will go to Waterbury
to-day to attend the shoot of Companies
A and g.
The high school football team will play
the Everest school eleven in Hamden this
afternoon.
Several of Company KS members will
ahoot for marksmen's badges this after
| noon.
Officer Martin discosered fire in ]. L
Harding's blacksmith shop on Meadow
! street about 2 o'clock yesterday morning
He gave the alarm and the fire department
responded promptly and in q very shor
space of time had the fire all out. Th'
building is owned by n. F. Hall and il
insured for 5000 in the Phoenix. The los
by fire is not over $50. The origin of tn,
fire is not known, but supposed to be o
incendiary origin.
Four healthy, able-bodied sportsme,
took an early start yesterday morning in
principally gray squirrels. The quartet
returned late in the day with four grays
one partridge, seven robins, thirty black
birds and one woodchuck. The latter wal
the only bird killed on the wing. Tw
red squirrels should be added to the list O.
game birds.
Company KS fair will continue thi
evening and probably will close Monda
evening. The attractions for this evenin
will be vocal selections by Professor al
fred Darlington of Meriden and selec
readings by Miss Hattie Gelbart of Meri
den. Dancing from 9 to 10 each evening
| The selectmen were out viewing tb
roads on North and East farms yesterday
and though they are in fair condition
there are several places needing repairs.
Columbus day passed quietly here. Mos
Of the stores and places of business close
at noon. At the high school the exercise
were quite interesting and consisted Q
readings by the Misses Mildred Barber
Zadia Wilson. Claire Banks, Mabel Mar
tin, Flossie Wood, Elsie London and Mas
tiers Morton Griswold and Richard Hob
son. Rev. J; E. Wiidman made shor
address, which with singing of Flag Q
Our Nation Great, Columbus day song
Ark of Freedom and America
At the Colony street the flag presenta
ton exercises were interesting. Williar
Hassett made the presentation speech i
behalf of the five societies, knights of &c
lumbus, A. o. H., T. A. B. and L. society
Knights of Tara and Christian Doctrine &C
ciety. Rev. G. 81. Dickinson, acting fo
the school board, received the flag an
made an appropriate reply. Music was ais
one of the interesting features.
The condition of Mrs. S. G.. Simpson wa
extremely critical last evening