Morning journal and courier., 1893-02-11
wALLINGFORD.

Repeal of the Law Protecting Fish
 in Community Lake Desired-Elec-
 ton of Directors-FunernI Of Rfch-
 ard HI. Atkfnson-A Lively Chase
 Broke Her Arm.
 A petition has been introduced into the legislature by persons from this town, asking that the law regarding fishing in Community lake be repealed. The law in question is section 2457, in the general statutes, and prohibits fishing on the lake from December l to April l, which leaves eight months of fishing each year. The law was put on in 1886, at the request of several of the prominent citizens in the town. The petition was headed by the name of E. l.. Stevens, at that time gen. ersl manager of Msltby, Stevens. Curtis & Co who now own the lake and factory Previous to the asking for the law, which Is intended only to stop fishing through the ice, the waters of the lake had b-vn nearly cleared of pickerel by the constant ishing during the winter through the ice by persons who made practice of monop- oliz;ng the entire section of the lake that pickerel fire equeDt during winter, which is situated on the west side near the
  water night and day, and hundreds of fish were taken out every day and hswked about the streets and sold for small prices. Not one in dozen was large enough to weigh half posnd. The fishing was con- tinued as looR ss the ice would hold up the fishers. After few years attempt st trying to catch pickerel in the lake during the summer without success the law, as above etated, was passed, and since that time the piekerel have had little time to breed and increase In numbers and size, and now there is good prospect that if the protection law Is continued in force the lake will be what it was before the ice fishing began, ,one of the best pickerel ponds in the state. A hearing before the com mittee will be hsd at 10 a. m., Wednesday, February 15, in the capitol rooms; and it Is probable that some of the sportsmen here who are interested in protecting the fishing in the lake will be present and oppose the repeating of the law.
 The stockholders of Simpson, Hall, Miller G Go, held their annual meeting yesterday afternoon, and elected as direc- tors Samuel Simpson. G. W Hull, And rev Andrews, c H. Brown, J. K. Grey of MiddIetown, Edward Miller of Meriden, and W. Nj. Whitaker. At a subsequent meeting of the directors the old board of officers were re elected. Samuel Simpson, pr. sident; G w. Hull, vice president and general manager; Andrew Andrews, secretary; and c. H. Brown, treasurer.
 Rev. J. E. Wildmsn officisted at the funeral of Richard H. Atkinson yesterday afternoon. The services wera held in St. Paurs church and, owing to the storm, the ususl services at the grave were omitted. There wss beautiful displsy of floral tributes, among which was pillow with "Father" in immorteiles, a wreath with 'Oar Friend" and a crescent from the Sone' of St. George, besides roses and csllas. The bearers were Will Talbot, William Murray, O. E. Powers, R. $. Horton, Charles Terrell and Edward Mossmsn, all from Compass lodge, F. & M
 Superintendent William Goaks of the Utics Electra Plating works, and @ former resident of this place, will be the guest of Edward Cahill for few days. NIT. Goaks worked for the Community people here and went with them to Niagara, N. Y.
 "rhe Twelve" met at the home of Mics Ophelis Hall on South Main street last | evening.
 Miss Carrie Bsckes is visiting friends in Keene, N. H.
 F. W. Smith of Ward street sdvertises | in another column for a woman to do house work.
 Selectman Jones was over to Muddy river | yesterday and found the road nearly block 1 aded by huge cakes of ice that had Heated down the river and lodged on the overflow | ed road.
 O. B. Lane had lively chase down the brook pesr l. A. Northrop's yesterday morning trying to rescue his dog Rod, | which had fallen in the swollen stream and was carried away by the swift current. The canine was safely landed on a curvein the Nook and Nip returned to his wsgon In triumph
 Mrs. John Tierney ot Cherry street fell on the ice Thursday evening and broke her arm.
 David Ross had an operation performed by Professor Wyeth at the New York polycllnic Tuesdsy and is much relieved thereby and will be greatly hersStted h his health.
 Albert Austin's condition last evening, | although still extremely critical, was r-- ported as more favorable, and there are some chances that he may pull through, although not very encouraging.
 Henry Weddings daughter, Elsie, Is i'll with malignant diphtheria at her home in Ysiesville.
 Frank Chandler was fined s3 and s12.7 costs, and settled.
 The water commissioners will meet this evening to elect clerk and collector In place of H L Davis, resigned.
 John O'Connell, who was arrested by Officer Heinemsn for drunkenness was let go on the payment of office fees of s1 s7.
 W. R. Gilbert mourns the loss of his diamond which, has been in his possession for nearly twenty years, and is highly prixed. The fuder will confer a great favor by returning the same.
 Rev. Mir. Barnes of Fargo, Dakota, was one of the guests of Judge Hubbard, yes terday. Mir. Barnes Is here in the interest of the Congregational Educational society, and will preach in the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 James White, formerly assistant fore man on local section at this place, has been appointed foreman st Berlin on ConsoH- dated railroad, and his many friends wish him success in his new undertaking. Reception Last Evening.
 A very enjoyable evening was passed by