The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-17
CONNECTICUT J0TTINGS.
INTEREsTING NEWS FROM ALI
 PARTS OF THE STATE.


 PARTS OF THE STATE. An Elegant Mansion for Norfolk-Burgiars in New London-The Crocodile Clubs Annual Outing--C. T. A. U.-W. c. T. U. Picnic in Terryville-A Child's Death In- vestigated--Death of Judge Cole of Hart ford-Eine Times at Burns Point-Hart- ford's Central Labor Union-Andrews Family Reunion on Andrew Mountain.
 Norfolk, Aug. 16.-Work is being rap idly pushed on the Bridgeman house. The house occupies a commanding sight on Robbins avenue, and when completed will be the finest in town. The grounds which slope in to the west and south will be laid out under the supervision of MT. Henshaw, a noted landscape gar dener of Staten Island, who has gained reputation by his work at Vassar col lege. The foundation of the new house which is of granite, Is already complet- ed and the marble stones are now be- ing laid. The, plans are by Cady, Berg & See. The house Is to be a palatial two story basement and attic residence and will be erected by Contractor James Levy of this place. The mater ial for the exterior will be marble, di- mensions 66x120 feet. The specifica- lions call for steam heat. electric wir- ing for lighting, also gas plant, ele- Nator, marble and the work, mahogany, oak and sycamore trim and Venetian blinds. The mansion will be fitted up with ranges, refrigerators, electric bells, sanitary bath, laundry and plumbing work. The roof will be cov- cred with the best cedar shingles. It is estimated that the structure will cost s65,OO0.
 BURGLARY AT NEW LONDON.
 New London, Aug. 16.-The house of Mary McManus, a widow, who lives in Church street, was entered by bur glars this morning and $S0 in money was taken. There Is no clue to the thieves, but they are supposed to be camp at Mantle.
 THE FAMOUS CROCODILE CLUB
 NINETEENTH ANNUAL.
 The annual gathering of the jolly "crocks" will be held at Compounce on September next, and invitations will as usual be feature of the occasion. It is expected that this meeting will be an unusually enjoyable one.
 Norwich, Aug. 16-At the afternoon's $ session of the convention of the Catho- lic Total Abstinence union yesterday these officers were elected:
 President, the Rev John T. Winters of Mt Carmel; first vice president, J. M. Lee of Norwich; second vice presi- dent, Miss Reagan of Branford; secre- tary, John F. Burke of New Haven; treasurer, Charles Fitzgerald of Mid dletown; state editor, John G. McGow- an of New Haven.
 J. H. Freney of Waterbury was a strong candidate for vice-president but he was defeated. It was decided to hold the next convention in Winsted.
 PICNIC AT sCoTT's GROVE.
 The 'Woman's Christian Temperance union of Terryville has invited the W. c. T. U. of Plainville to basket picnic with them in Scott's grove Wednesday, August 21, leaving Plainville on the 1:20 train, returning at AIS. The grove is only few steps from Terryville station. All members are cordially invited; also any who were members of the ITS or Loyal Legion. Terryville Loyal Legion will be present and a. social time will be enjoyed by all.
 BOUND FOR CAMP COFFIN.
 Bridgeport, Aug. 16-Builder James Burnes, whom the superior court de- clared sane on Wednesday, boarded a steamer bound for Mantle this morn ing to escape arrest. He assaulted his son-in-law, Conrad Stein, early this morning, beating him brutally because he implored his father-in-law not to give away his valuable gold watch. An off cer subsequently, found Burnes at the Atlantic hotel. The builder refused tt accompany the officer without war rant and when the officer started back for it Burnes went down to the whar1 and stepped aboard the excursion boa bound for Camp Coffin.
 CHILD'S DEATH INVESTIGATED 
 waterbury, Aug. 16.--Medical Exam liner Graves is investigating to-day intt the death of four-year-old Marie Levatt On Sunday last the girl died suddenly 1t was said, from being scalded, but nov 1t is reported that death was also thu result of blows.
 HOYTS FAST MILE.
 willimantic, Aug. 16.-In practice fo to-day's races F. c. Hoyt of Bridgeport paced by Reynolds and Shaw of Hyd Park made a mile in 2:11 4-5. w. Reynolds of Hyde Park made a paced half mile in 1:O1 3-S. Both are tracl records.
 HARTFORD'S CENTRAL LABOF
 UNION.
 Hartford, Aug. 16.-The Central La bor union has voted not to have parade on Labor day, but to have al excursion down the river. The uniol has passed & resolution condemning tn
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