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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Brought Out Large Attendance. s

New Britain, Aug. 20.-The races of the Connecticut Central circuit held to-day at the Gentlemen's Driving park brought out a large attendance. After running the first heat in the 2:5o class James Durkin, driver of Stalker Bit, c. M. Jarvis gelding, was called to the stand and the judges reprimanded him for holding his horse. It vas thought that Durkin had gone into the race to fall back, and he was charged with pulling" his horse. He denied that he had attempted anything such as he was charged with. The judges ordered another driver put into the suiky, but Jarvis refused to allow tEis to be done. H. c. Bingham of Hartford who was one of the judges, left the stand in apparent disgust The horse ran In the other heats with Dur1in in the sulky and got his entrance fee
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Trial of the St. Louis.

Southampton, Aug. 20.-The St. Louis had an official trial to-day and main tained a speed of 22,S0 knots per hour for over four hours, carrying the stars and stripes faster than any flag had ever been carried through the English Channel, The course was from Port land Bill to Start Point, distance of fifty-two knots. The St. Louis made a flying start due west with the tide. The time consumed was two hours twelve minutes five seconds, showing a speed of 23.60 knots. The return trip was made in two hours twenty-eight min utes thirty-seven seconds, a speed of twenty-one knots. The sea was smooth.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
BOXING MATCH IS OFF.
It Was Not Decided Upon Until After Con-
 sultation With Police.

New York, Aug. 20.-The proposed boxing tournament at the Academy of Music tonight is off. Parson Davis and Tom O'Rourke managers of last nights exhibition, which was to have been continued tonight, had a talk with Acting Chief of Police Conlin. They deprecated last nights affair, which re- suited in the arrest of George Dixon, Mike Leonard and themselves. They wanted to know what the chief .n- tended to do regarding to-night's pro- posed exhibition.
 MT. Conlin told them so long IS shere was no slugging the police would not interfere but if the boxers resorted to fighting they would be arrested again. O'Rourke and Davies had a consultation, after which they inform ed MT. Conlin that they had decided not to continue the tournament to- night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Y. M. c. 4. JUNIORS

Enjoying Themselves at sachem's Head
 The junior members of the Y. M c. A. who have been occupying a cottage st Sachem's Head since last Saturday re- port most enjoyable time. Swimming, boating, rowing and in walks along the rock-bound shores they spend their time.
 Tomorrow will be "visitors' day" and the boys expect to see their parents and friends Physical Director Thompson has arranged game of baseball, and with aquatic and athletic sports an in- teresting day may be anticipated.
 All the boys are well and are loud In their praises of the committee in charge of arrangements for it's energetic work in making this the best junior encamp- ment ever held.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
DOINGS OF SELEcTMEN.
Complaints of the Condition of Woodward Avenue and Grove Street in the Annex

Complaints of the Condition of Woodward
 Avenue and Grove Street in the Annex.
 The regular weekly meeting of ithe board of selectmen of the town was held last night, all the members being pres ent except Seleotman Ludington.
 W. A. and Edward Woodward, who own land along Woodward avenue in the annex district, appeared before the board and complained of the condition of the roadway on Woodward avenue They said that it was in a dangerous condition, the grade being so high that teams are liable to be injured. It also injured the value of real estate along the roadway The gutters are also com plained of as being an especial nus- ance. The road is so narrow that horses shy at the electric cars. Ed ward Woodward said that about three years ago $5,000 was expended in re- pairing the road and this was done chiefly in the interest of the electric railroad company.
 Town Agent Baldwin moved to refer the matter to the committee on roads and bridges, but on motion of Select man Cunningham it was voted that the entire board inspect the avenue to-day.
 Those who appeared to complain of the road were John Mccarthy, A G. Collins, c. H. Schmidt, Carl Boyleston and the Messrs. Woodward.
 A complaint was also presented in re- gard to the condition of Grove street in the annex, between Grand avenue and Hill street. John Spencer, Robert Jerol- man, .E. M. Provost, Patrick Ryan and Eugene Howard appeared to speak on the complaint. The matter was dispos- ed of in the same manner as the previ- ous complaint.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
The Holt Hill Arrives.

London, Aug. 20.-The British bark Holt Hill, which left San Francisco April g, for Queenstown, arrived at the latter port to-day. Some fear had been felt that the vessel sunk by col lision recently off the coast of Brazil with the British ship Prince Oscar was the Holt Hill The arrival of the Holt Hill at Queenstown. therefore, leaves in doubt the identity of the vessel which collided with and went down with the Prince Oscar.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
STATE PERPETRATORS,
Board Completed by Appointment of Gil- bert l.. Smith of Sharln

bert l.. Smith of Sharln
 Hartford, Aug. Ex-Governor Coffin has appointed Gilbert L. Smith, rep. of Sharon, to fill the vacancy on the state board of arbitra tion and mediation.
 The governor, who is now in the Ad . irondacks with Mrs. Coffin, has written to Executive Clerk Rood telling him to make out MT. Smiths commission for his signature.
 MT. Smith is fifty-nine years old and is native of Sharon, the town in which he lives He was member of the leg islature in 1878 He has a farm in Sha- ron, but he has also a business in New York city.
 The board is now complete, the other members being ex-Judge Andrew J. Coe of Meriden and George A. Parsons of this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
She Dragged Her Anchors.

North Sydney, c. B., Aug. 2O-A vio- lent wind storm, accompanied by rain, visited this place yesterday causing many of the vessels in port to drag their anchors and drift dangerously near the shore before tugs could reach them The schooner Maggie Bell was dragged ashore and sustained serious damage. She was gotten off after the storm ceased. The storm lasted about eight hours.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
WILL BE NO CONCESSIONS
NO ADMIRATION FOR THE PHILA-
 DELPHIA AND READING.

An official of the Company Says That the
 Position Is Unchanged and That No Con-
 sessions win be Made-heading Stands
 Where She Was Four Months Ago.
 Philadelphia, Aug. 2O.-The report that the Philadelphia and Reading has agreed to submit to arbitration its claims for 21 per cent. of the output of the anthracite coal was stamped as un- founded by an official of the company this afternoon. He said: "The posi- tion is unchanged and no concessions will be made"
 Regarding a report that movement was on foot to settle the existing diff culties he said he knew nothing of 1t, and that so far as Reading was ccn- eerned the situation was precisely as it stood four months ago. In this state ment the official was corroborated by a member of the Olcott reorganizati ton committee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Thieves Stole Valuables.

Middletown, Aug. 20.-The Westfield Wheel club held it's final tourna ment to-day at Goes Driving park, Middle field. The one mile novice, one mile handicap, town championship and five mile scratch were won by F. I. Hall of this city. The Westfield open was won by E. W. Decher. The county cham pionship, one mile open and half mile open. were won by George Dobson of Higganum. During the races thieves stole a watch belonging to MT. Dobson and several articles of value from dressing rooms. The club will make all losses good.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Band Concert Tonight.

The closing band concert by the Sec ond regiment band will take place this evening on the old green. The follow ing is the program:
 Interlude-The Star Spangled Banner. March-Colonel Burpee.. ...... .Guilford Overture-Beautiful Galatea.. ...Suppe Piccolo Solo-Selected. ed.............
 Mir F. Guilford. Selection-Scotch Airs. ..Wiegand The Jolly Musicians. s........... .Muscat Xylophone Solo-Selected. .....
 MT. J. Lynehan. The Band Played On.. Jordan Fantasie-A Nights Frolic. Herman
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Rroclzway Was Committed

Jersey City, Aug. 20.-The examina- tion of William Broadway, Mrs. Libbie Smith, Sidney Smith and William Wag- ner, accused of counterfeiting, was re- stunned this afternoon before United States Commissioner Romaine. Detec- tive Bagge testified to having found on Broadway a $500 note from which the commercials were copied. Broadway was committed to await the action of the grand jury. Mrs. Smith and Sid- ney Smith will be examined next week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Steam Yacht Foundered.

Buffalo, Aug, 20.-The small steam yacht Rung Brothers, owned by the Burley brothers of this city, with thir- teen passengers and a crew of three, foundered this evening between the in- ner government light and the Reading coal trestle and six of the passengers were drowned. All the occupants were employees of the New York Central stock yards of East Buffalo and had formed part of a picnic party, who went down the Niagara river this morn ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
EMOTION RESTORED HER SIGHT
Mrs. Lockwood's Grief at Child's Death
 Brought Back H Ter Vision.

Poughkeepsie, Aug. 20.-Mrs. Hannah Lockwood who died at Wappingers Falls Sunday at the age of eighty-five years, became totally blind five years ago and remained so for four years. A year ago her grandehild died She cried bitterly, and before the child was buried her eyesight returned, so that she could see it in the coffin.
 Her sight improved and for several weeks she could See objects plainly. Then she became blind again and re- mained so until two days before her death, when her sight returned and she saw and recognized the members of her family.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Strong Case Presented.

Waterbury. Aug. 2O-In the city court to-day Maurice Moriarfty, charged with murdering his mother-in-law, Margaret Donovan, was given a preliminary hearing. The state presented a strong case, but the defence introduced no evidence. Arguments will be made Friday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Peterson Saw Snakes.

Andrew Peterson, who rooms near the corner of Court and Artizan streets, had an attack of delirium tremens last night and at about o'clock rushed up Court street in semi-nude condi- tion. He was arrested and charged with drunkenness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
All Bids Reflected.

Washington, Aug. 20.-Acting Secre- tary Curtis of the treasury has re- jected all bids for the erection of the New London, Conn, public building on the ground that they were in excess of the balance available for that purpo ;e. The lowest bidder was L. L. Leach Of Chicago at $43,S95 New proposals VIII probably be invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
ELDERLY COUPLE WED.
Charles Watrous and Mrs. Mary A. Turne,
 of Derby Mar ed at Port Chester N "


 of Derby Marr ed at Port Chester, NY Derby, Aug. 20.--An elderly couple left town Saturday and were married for the second time at Port Chester, N. Y. The contracting parties were Chas. Watrous and Mrs. Mary A. Turner. The newly couple arrived home Sunday evening. The bride is the mother of Thomas Turner and Mrs. H. Z. Winters of Derby, and has large circle of friends.
 The groom is in charge of the plating department of the Silver Plate Cutlery company in Shelton. He was a resi- dent of New Haven for years and com muted to this city during his long en- gagement with the Cutlery company. They will reside in Shelton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Held on Suspicion.

Edward Markle was found selling a double harness on Oak street yesterday afternoon and was arrested on sus- picion of having stolen it. At a late hour last evening the harness was un- claimed, and Markle was still in the station house.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
PASSED AWAY.
Died Without Medical Attendance.

Daniel Crouch was found dying in his room on Dixwell avenue last night. Medical Examiner White was summon. ed and found that the man had been i'll for several days without medical attendance. He thought the man died of typhoid fever. Dr. White was about to leave on his vacation and turned the case over to Deputy Coroner Tim othy F. Callahan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
ACCIDENT IN WILIIMANqrc.
ansel Church of Ashford Quite Seriously
 Iniured.

Willimantic, Aug. 20.-Ansel Church, young man about seventeen years old, employed by Arnold Upton of West Ashford, was driving four horse team near the New England freight house at 2:30 this afternoon, when the horses be- came frightened, and he was thrown from the high spring seat.
 The wheels passed over his abdomen. inf1icting very serious and perhaps fatal injuries. He was taken to Dr. Parker's office. This was the same wagon and horses from which Wayland Wilson was thrown and killed on the road in Ashford last year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
WHTTNEYVILLE CHURCH.
The Centennial Anniversary to be Con-
 tfnued To-day. ...

tfnued To-day.
 At the Whitneyville Congregational church to-day there will be a continua-. tion of the centennial anniversary ex- ercises. The program begins at 10 o'clock. There will be collation. at 1 o'clock, and at 2 o'clock the exercises will be resumed. The exhibition of old relics at the residence of William Tur-s ner will be a most interesting feature. Many from New Haven and neighbor- ing towns will attend the exercises.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Seven Were Drowned.

Buffalo, Aug. 20,-A pleasure yacht with fifteen passengers on board was capsized in the harbor at o'clock to- night and seven of the party were drowned
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
HEED UP BY FOUR ROBBERS.
Passenger Train Stopped on the Road by
 Four Men.

Four Men.
 Grand Rapids Mich, Aug. 20,-The Chicago and West Michigan passenger train from Chicago was held up by four robbers one and half miles south of New Richmond, Ind, at 9;45 this evening.
 The robbers fired on the train. They got nothing from the express car, but took some valuables from the passen- gers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-21
Offers Were Approved.

Washington, Aug. 2o,-In the last three days the secretaryof the treasury has approved the offers of compromise of cases of violation of the internal revenue.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
Just Thinking.

She started across the street at Fourth and Race, but when just half way over came to dead halt between the two car tracks. Evidently shc did not see the two cars bearing down upon hor from opposite directions nor hear the shouts directed at her from bystanders and passengers.
 The motormen kicked their gongs yigor- ously and put on brakes. There was a general scramble in the da2cd woman s direction by half dozen would be rescu- CTS, and still she did not move The cars were of the summer sort and the foot boards would surely catch her and grind her to pieces if she was not snatched away from the danger. Years seemed to pass in the moments that followed, and just as every ono, including the policeman and conductors, had turned to shut out from their view tho terrible accident that must follow tho cars came to q standstill within two feet of each other. Then she came to herself, and climbing into ono of the cars she sidled across it and out again on tho other side, while tho crowd brcathcd n sigh of relief.
 "J'hat was n narrow escape ma am. !" said the conductor nearest her. What was the mattors Just got frightened. sup poser"
 "No, ' sho answered calmly; "I couldn't for tho life of mo remember what I did With that sample of white satin wanted to get matched, and 1 was trying to recol- lect where it was. as.'-Cincinnati Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
They Had Nerve.

5 The night clerk in Main street drug store was awakened about 5 o'clock the other morning by two prosperous looking strangers, who took seats in front of the soda fountain. The clerk sleepily advanced ts take their orders, which, judging from appearances, should have been for l5 cent drinks at least.
 "Can you lend us two glasses of water and a couple of spoons?'' blandly asked ono of tho visitors.
 Tho clerk mind was not working very clearly, and he obeyed
 Then ono of the strangers took from his pocket Il box of lemonade capsules, which contain citric acid in a powdered form and one of which is supposed to hold the in- gredients for one glass of lemonade He grayely poured tho contents of two cap sules into the glasses; they were stirred with the spoons and tho contents slowly absorbed.
 The clerk was wide awake by this time Wont you have some sugar to sweeten your lemonade with?'' he asked, with an attempt at sarcasm,
 ''No, thank you," replied one of the pair. ''We carry our own beverages with us mainly for the reason that drug store drinks aro usually too sweet to be whole some."
 The strangers had got block away from the store before the clerk was able to get his profanity cells in working order.- Buffalo Express.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
A Good Cheese.

How true 1t is that fame and fortune both hingo on some trivial circumstance. The most successful artist at tho annual exhibition of the French salon one year was a young gentleman named Baldwin Sewers.
 MT. Sewers particular line was the de- lineation of still life, and so he painted d cheese.
 After it was hung some malicious per son slipped into the gallery the night be- fore tho exhibition and cut u round hole in the canvas completely removing the cheese When tho examining committee wcre on their rounds, they came to the dcfaced pic turo and angrily sent for the artist to give an explanation. An ordinary individual would have been overcome with despair at the outrage. Not so Mir. Sewers. When the chairman said sternly, "Whcre is tho choesc?" he responded calmly: Alas, gen tlemen! Ipcrceivo 1 have painted it with too great fidelity. The mice have eaten it. ,"
 They awarded him the first prizc.-Ncw York Evening Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
A Fitting Rebuke.

.Working1nen not only have the sensi- tiyeness of other people about their per- sonal integrity, but sometimes may have a neat way of replying to an imputation upon it. .#.
 A carpenter, sent to make some repairs in q private house, entered tho apartment of the lady of the house with his appren- tice.
 Mary" the Indy cs He'd to her servant "seo that my jewel case is locked at oncel'
 The carpenter understood He removed his watch and chain from his vest with a significant air and gave them to his ap- prentice.
 "John," he said, "take these right back to the shop. It seems that the house isn't safeP'-Youth's Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
Kinrslcy,s Place In Literature.

Kingsley was a striking example of that which is so characteristic of recent English literature-its strong, practical, social, ethical or theological bent. It is in marked contrast win French htera- ture. Our writers are always using their literary gifts to preach, to teach, to promulgate new social or religious movement, to reform somebody or some thing, to illustrate 8 new doctrine. From first to last Carlyle regarded him. self even more as preacher than as artist. So does his follower, Mir. Ruskin. Ma caulay seemed to write history in order to prove the immeasurable superiority of the Whig to the Tory, and Froude and Freeman write History to enforce their own moral. Disraeli's s novels were the programme of party and the de- fense of cause, and even Dickens and Thackeray plant their knives deep into the social abuse of their time. Charles Kingsley was not professed novelist nor professed man of letters. He was novelist, poet, essayist and historian al- most by accident. Of with ulterior aims. Essentially he was moralist, preach CT, socialist, a reformer and q theo- logian.
 Without pretending that Kingsley is a great novelist, there are scenes. espe- cially descriptive scenes in ''Hypatia, " in Westward Hop which belong to the very highest order of literary paint ing and have hardly any superior in the romances of our era. No romances, ex- cept Thackeray's, have the same glow of style ill such profusion and variety, and Thackeray himself was no such poet of natural beauty as Charles Kingsley poet, be it remembered who by sheer force of imagination could realize for us landscapes and climates of which he himself had no sort of experience. Even Scott himself has hardly done this with 80 vivid a brush. h.-Frederic Harrison in Forum.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

 Trains stop only on signal, or whom conduc- tor is notined.
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 Trains leave Hopewen for Paughkeopsie ss, o0 and 10 d a m., ss and 6uo D. m. sunday tb7a.m.
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Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
Had Too Much of Him.

Subscriber-What is going to be the pol icy of the new magazinep
 MT. Bluelines (the editor)-We are go- ing to adopt the Wellington policy.
 Subscriber - The Wellington policy? What is that?
 MT. Bluelines-The annihilation of Ma poleonio rule.-New York World.