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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-08-13
VETERAN ODD FELLOWS
Hold Their Midsummer Meeting (

Hold Their Midsummer Meeting at
 Lighthouse Point--Over Sixty Sat
 Dowr to. the Dinner-Speeches, Etc.
 The Odd Fellows Veteran association had their midsummer outing and din- ner yesterday. The party left the green ct l o'clock D. m for Lighthouse Point been made by a committee consisting of U. Ii. Sperry, John B. Judson and Henry .. Goodwin. The party took dinner at Taylor's at o'clock, after which they passed the afternoon as coolly and comfortably as possible up- der the conditions. The dinner was served in the spacious new building, and as the windows were all open and there was a ane cool breeze blowing, and as the dinner was palatable, abun- dant and well served, the veterans were ''in clover.' They were greatly pleas ed. The party at dinner, including the ladies Of the party, numbered sixty three. But for the great heat of the day the attendance would have been much larger.
 Chief Bristol of Ansonia presided and prayer was offered by the chaplain. Ward Nichols. Short speeches were made by Chief Bristol, George N. Moses, Mayor Hendrick and others. Vice Chief Frederick Botsford was un- able to be present owing to his sickness from dysentery, but news was received that he is recovering.
 PAST GRANDS TO MEET.
 The committee of the Past Grands' association of Odd Fellows has arrang- ed fo: an excursion August 2.
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EUKS DAY AT SAyIN ROCK.

The New Haven Elks are making ex- tensive arrangements for what they will call Elks' day at Savin Rock on the eSth of August. They expect delegates from every lodge in the state, and an interesting list of entertainments is be- ing arranged. Prominent on the list is the name of '.Nsoyale," the high wire performer who will astonish the public with his tricks on slack wire. Anoth- CT interesting feature will be Q bail game between the New Haven and the Waterbury teams for the Philip Silver thau cup Special trains will be run on the Naugatuck road for the aceommo- dation of the Elks and their friends, and probably on the main line. The 18th will be a gala day for all EiiSs, as the affair is the largest of the kind eve. attempted by the order. --,---
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LOCAL NEVIS.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
 High water to-day at 1:24 p. m.
 Buy new house-R. E. Baldwin. Loans and insurance. Chas Wilson & Go. Morris Covelots. E.M.Clark,42 Church. Judge Andrew Phelps of Andover is visiting in this city for few days. Hiss Minnie P. Loomis of New Haven is visiting her aunt, Miss Emily Nor ton, in Suffield.
 John s. Gum of New Preston is a sufferer at his home with serious heart trouble. Two of his daughters, Mrs. Jenls of this city and Mrs. Sperry of Orange, were with him over Sunday. < The body of Mrs. Albesh Ashley of New Haven, who died here of con- sumption Saturday, was taken to Pine Meadow for interment Tuesday. The burial was in the Roman Catholic cem- etery.
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FIFTY THREE, OH. FIFTY THREE.
 Ruben Briggs Davenport, a former editor of the New Haven News, has just composed satirical song entitled Fifty three, Oh! Fifty-three," which reflects great credit on the. author, who has already contributed a number of other musical compositions of excep- tional success.
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POLITICAL.
Republican Town convention.

NepubIichE TOWh UonVentfon.
 The republican delegates elected in the town of New Haven pursuant to the call of the state central commit tee will meet at Veru hall 156 Orange street, on Friday evening, August II, at 8 p. m. for the purpose of selecting four delegates to attend the state con- vention at Hartford, September 1st and 2d. James H. Macdonald,
 ali At Chairman R. T. Com.
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Thursday. August 13. Ass6.

NEW ADYERTIs EaIENTS TO-DAY Are You Going Away--Chas, Monson Co. Coolest Shoe Sir?--N. H. Shoe Co. Daily ChRt--Mailey, Nicely X Co. Fresh I.sh-- Grand Avenue Fish Boat. For Rent--Four Rooms--5S Olive Street. Fresh Stock 0nly-Arthur Griggs. Grand Shopping Emporium-F.M.B M. Brown&Co' Monarch Ague Cure-At Druggists. Prices for Hot Wcather-N. fl. Public Market. Thursday Bargaips-Howe x Stetson. Thursday Sae-Wm. Frank x Co. Whut Cooling ERect-Conn. Clothing Co. Wanted-Girl--l0 Howe Street. Wanted-SiIuation--i6 Ashmun Street. Manted-Situation -lT7 Chapel Street. Wanted--Situation--P 0. Box l2oS. Wantod--Help -2G9 Canuor Street..
 wanted-DemonStrat trator-Public Market. Wnnted-G Giri -i0l Elm SSroet.
 %anted--Situation--2l Stevens Street.
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Y. M. c. A. AT NIANTIc CAMP.

Y. M. C, A. Al NlANI1C CAME.
 The State Young Mems Christian as- sociation of Connecticut has arranged to make the leisure hours of the mem- bers of the State Guard enjoyable and interesting, In addition to the nearly one hundred publications which will be on file, there will be writing materials, games, etc. The evening entertain ments will be more enjoyable than ever before. Monday evening a humorous lecture will be given by Hoyt l.. Canary of Boston. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings concerts of vocal and iustru- mental music will be given by Messrs. Maynard & Coffin, the celebrated blind artists. Thursday evening a lecture will be given by Captain J. G. B. Adams of Boston, his lecture being Prison Experience in the Civil War" Every daily paper in Connecticut has been generously donated for the use of the members of the State Guard The tent will be'in charge of State Sec retary E. T. Bates and others.
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COMMITTEE ON RAILROADS AM
 RRIn(.ES

 THE Committee on Railroads and Bridges \ will hold It's meeting in Room 10 and H. City Hail. on Friday, Aug. l4, lS9G, at !. pm, for tho purpose of consid ering tho following matters
 Petition asking that the Court of Comm on Council take such immediate action. or se- cure such legislation, as will cause the Win chester Avenue Railroad Company to keep It's cars moving, and not allow them to hold cars at the corner of Church and Chapel streets also to have the Dixweli Avenue and The New Haven Street Railroad compaIries' lines do the same, and make such arrangements, or secure such legislation. as will continue the running of their cars to the railroad sta tion, or make some belt connections.
 Petition of Fair Haven and Westvile Rail- road Company forapprovai Of plans for dou- ble tracking it's existing railway line on Nor- ton street and Derby avenue. from the present tcrmi nus of it's double track on Norton st., to West river, ard for permission to use elec- tricity as a motive power.
 Petition of Manutacturers Street Railway Company for permission to lay additional River street into and alongside of the yards and private property of persons who are adjoining proprletors also for permission to use wood instead of iron poles. All persons interested in the foregoing are hereby notified to appear and be heard thereon without further notice Per order, JAMES H. MACDONALD. Chairman. Attest: EDWARD A. STREET,
 aul2 St Assistant City Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-08-13

Look around you there ISee what is lacking You
 know there are many things
 that you would like to have,
 but you think the cost is too lgreat. We offer many oddi-
 ties in parlor furniture, one piece of which would change the looks of your entire room lat a small cost. For instance, take one of our small inlaid wood divans, only $14.oo ; a cosy seat for two off in the corner. You know how they |do l! Midsummer IS a good time to buy, as we are trying to force trade and our prices are unusually low.
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RIG EXCURSION AT THE ROCK.
 A party of excursionists from Willi- mantio and points south of there reach ed this city by the Consolidated road at $40 o'clock yesterday morning and went to Savin Rock
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Notice to subseribers.

If you are leaving the city for a few days, or longer, send us your address and we will mall your paper regularly to you without extra cost. Address changed as often as desired.
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U. c. MEYERS, Observer.

U. c. MEYERS. Observer. Note.--A mlnus sign l--l preiixed to ther- mometer readings indicates temperature be- tow zero.
 A "T" in connection with ralnfallfndicates atrace of rainfall too small to measure. Snow is melted and resulting depth Of water not known.
 Highest ever recorded in August and highest for summer.
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SEALED PROPOSALS

SEALED PROPOSALS
 WILL be received by the Board of Se-
 w lectmen of the town of Southingto at their office until 2 o'clock p. m. Friday, August 18th, for furnishing the materials and performing tho abor in grading and tel forling sections No. 1 and No. of the South- iugton and Plainville road, commencing at point near the Plainvtlle town line and ex- tending southerly, in accor. auce with plans and specifications submitted to the Connecti- cut Highway Commissioners. Pursuant to Chapter 3l5, Public Acts of 1895. and ap- proved by them, bids should give the price per lineal foot for each section separately. The Town, through its Seectmen. reserving the right to increase or diminish the amount improved. Plans and specifications may be examined, and blank forms for bids and bonds may be obtained, at the office of tho Selectmen in Southington. The Selectmen reserve the right to reject any an d all bids if | in their opinion the interests of the town re- ] ouire it. W. $. PLUME, 4. N. LEWIS, c. F. HAMLTN, Selectmen of the Town of Southington. Southington, Conn.,. August 7th, 1895. ans lZt
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BIC CROWD PRESENT.
The shah's Assassin Hanged at Tel

ran.
 Teheran, Aug, 12.-Mollah Reza, who on the afternoon of May assissinated Nasr-ed- -Deen, Shah of Persia, by shooting the monarch with a pistol as he was entering the inner court of the shrine of Shah Abdul Azim, near Te- heran, was hanged for his crime this mornig. A immense crowd witnessed the assassin's death.
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REATHEE RECORD.
AGRICULTURAL DEPAHTMEN.c. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
 0l, rHM WEATHEH 3UREAu

AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENr,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
 Or THE WEATHEH BUREAU. WASHINGTON, D. C.. Aug. F. 1906. SD. m Forecast for Thurssday Flor New England: Fair and cooler weather, preceded by thun- der storms in southern portions; northcrly winds.
 For eastern New York: Cooler and fair, preceded by thunder storms in the early morning; northorly winds.
 Local Weather Report.
 FOR AIIGUsT l2 1896.
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Local Weather Report. FOR AUGUST l2, 1896.

9s9 Mean tempeTature. o+.
 Max. .temperarure. 9t*.
 Min. temp eraIure. q.
 Precipitation inches.
 Max. velocity of wind. i3-W.
 Accumulated excess ot daily mean tenn pelature slnce January l. lS6 degrees: or an average daiiy excess or Q degrees. Total deticiency Ill precipitation since Jnnu- ary l, 4.63 inches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-08-13

S2ozue&Sle1Sm, 767-77l CHAPEL ST. x 6bQ PQoplQ's Store. a, Thursday Bargains.
 Thoroughly desirable goods at smallest possible cost.
 Shifting The very best Prints. quality in entirely
 new styles, all light stripes and figures-you pay SC for these goods every day.
 Our price for Thursday
 only is 3ac yd. Bingham Made from the Aprons, best Gingham the
 country produces the best blues and browns good full sizes, no skimp- ing
 Price Thursday, 12ac e You cannot beat this offering. a SILK yEILINcS.
 Closing out a stock of single width Silk Veilings in black, navy and brown, with chenille dots-were 10 and I25c-
 Thursday at 5c. yd. Mems We're bound to Goods. lead and determined
 to have you know "Where to trade"
 Mems Neglige Shirts, laundered collars and cuffs-sizes IA, 15a, 16, l6a, l7Regular 50c quality1
 Thursday at 3oc ca. Mems Blue Balbriggan Under wear-smaH lot only-all sizes usual 5Oc goods
 Thursday at 2oc ca. Ladies' Excellent quality Hose. seamless Tan Hose
 best I2ac goods ever, shown here or anywhere else.
 Thursday4at % pr.,l
 3 pr. for 25c. Linens. Extra heavy Brown
 Twill Crash I8 inches wide--good quality
 Thursday only Sic yd. | Notion Notes.
 LEATHER BELTS 4 shades Ian, grey, brown, bfack-with sses. essi ling silver buckles-sol until now at 9Sc.
 On sale Thursday and until
 gone at 38c ca. SILK BELTS-Any Silk Belt in, our stock many were 50c, others Toe, some were $1.00 On sale Thursday and until
 gone at 25c ca.
 ,t % L N 767-77I Chapel St.
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Splash Suits.

Splash Suits.
 For the women and chil- dren. Couldn't sell 'em you any cheaper, and go bail for the goodness.
 Ladfts' BatAing .Sa1ts, Ss.25
 Navy blue flannel trimmed in white braid.
 Ladies Naq,y Bluc F2aanel.
 Trimmed in white braid with sailor collar, for SAYS. Ladies Flannel Bathing .Su11s,
 Cut ''V'' front, large sailor collar, trimmed in white braid, for S3.75. Ch52dren's Bathlng Saits.
 All wool, flannel trimmed ill white braid for S2. 30 and Sa.9 9S. La9frs' Wlizfe aud Coloyed ",Sa0eaters
 Nice for bicycling, reduced from S3 SC now $2.95. Underwear at just halt prices: s5c. Vrsts, zs1ze.
 For ladies' 1 Chzldren's .Stoekfngss 7c.
 Fast black--7c., or four pair for 25c. La70a Dresstng SacqueS soc.
 All our white and colored lawn dress ing sacques with sailor collars under SI. 50.
 Black Sateen Sktyfs, 7se.
 Fast color. deep umbrella corded rufflle, the SI.25 kind. ShOyf Outing F7annsI UndSr-skfrts.
 Pretty light stripes, 2sc. 'RnSfletne" .Skf,ks.
 Deep umbrella rufle, eSc. Bkack Stkk Sktrks. Latest shape. deep corded umbrella ruffie, $. 50. l Ladies HandkereA1tfs. IsHe.
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Heap O House Helps.

Amazing now Hltle the home furnishings cost you Thursdays.
 Fine English Dinner Sets, deco
 rated-11a pieces, ss.6e Handsomely Decorated English Tea
 Sets, s6 pieces, s 2.SG Table Lamps, 4oc Best quality Garden Hose, 4-ply,
 I2c foot, now -7c. foot, Russet and Patent Leather Dress Large S' 1oo. Bottle Parlor Pride Stove Magic Foam Washing Powder, Sc Best Soap Powder, sc Pearline, 4c Silex,. 3c Moth Balls, per box, SC Fly Paper, double sheet :, re MALLENsNEErYzMAp{s'
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Little Lining Push.

Little Lining Push.
 Prices aboutas you like 'em goods you know the worth of. Our 6c. Rustic Cambric at sHc. Best .S9ft Finish Cambrics, 3c. " Amertcan Imitation Hair Cloth, a1sc.
 Cuts on Cottons E-N1 ef the Lo0m' and Langdon, 76 6c. yd. ,56 ". .Gan8ayd Brown Sheeting. 4c. .56 ". Eue Brown Sheeting, the best we ever offered at SC. Pill070 .SAams, SI.zs5.
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MALLEN.NEEEYsp(s.

27 Patterns-fne embroidered scallop edge handkerchiefs, beautiful open worked designs, wrought on most servi- cable cloth These goods will be so arranged as to take in the various pat terms at glance and thus facilitate the hot weather shopping--choice of patterns Su0sDaey Neckveay.
 Shield Bows, 17c,
 Linen Collars, TIC.
 Fancy Yokes and Collarettes. linen shades and plainw hite, 6oc. each.
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Help and employment only.
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IN BEAUTIFUL CHIMBORAZN.
How the Traction Company Has Opened
a New Resort for East EnderS.
PEN PICTURES OF The PARK
Until Recently this Delightful Resort Ur s
Been Practically Unknown TO Ihoa-
sands of Richmond Pcopie-lts
Beauty VIII be Greatly Added to.

II great was Diana OF tho Ephesi3ns"
It may be truly said great Is Cbimborazo
OF the East End" This public park. the
site OF the famed Chimborszo Hospital
during the dark days when shot and
Shell rained around tho Confederate
capital-while not IN fact a new institu-
tlon, has been practically unknown 10
thousands Of uptown folks, who have
rot been wont TO frequent tho east end
OF our metropolis. until street railway
connected tho two great hills. But the
Church and Union hill residents have
been Intimately acquainted with 1t all The
while, and when the "up-tCwners' were
revealing In the pleasure drives Of the
boulevard and regaling themselves with
cooling beverages IN the outrageous
shade Of the New Reservoir Park. and
other excellent resorts for recreation and
pleasure. the people OF the orient have
quietly enjoyed the magnificent retreat
from the cares that infest the day, even
their own priced Ch.mborazo.
PLACE or RESORT.
Tho uptown folks have lately been
making the acquaintanceship OF cd
"Chlmborazo," and hundreds and thou
sands now HE themselves hither 70 en-
Joy the freedom OF the large acreage of
grecnsward become refreshed by the *
hiliratlng brcezes that find their wy
straight and fresh from the winding river,
and the sweet scented mcadow-lanls that
stretch out as fsr as the eye can reach IN
pleasing vordue up 10 the magnificent
bluff, which makes the boundary OF the
park Excellent and beautiful drive
ways, shaded on either side by beautiful
trees make a pleasing feature OF This
superb and grandly situated public park.
A celebrated author has declared that
1.-THE finest view IS that which combines
the smoke Of industrial factories; rivers
spanned by magnificent bridges, over
which glide railway trains and rumble
wagons OF produce and carriages O!
families. monuments TO heroes and green
fields OF waving golden grain. and IN the
background beautiful forests Of nature
Surely the writer must have had The
unapproachod and uuapproachabie Chin
borazo in mind. for the view furnished
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r1IE Pro POSED PAVILION AT cITIMBoRAzo PARK

ton Company comes the announcement
that thcy are ready 70 erect a spacious
and magnificent pavilion on the brow Of
the heights OF Chimborazo Park imme-
diately overlooking the splendid lithia
water spring and the lower driveway
and commanding a view Of the surround
Ing valleys. the winding river and popu-
lar boulevard formed by the government
road which starts from this point.
At the solicitation and suggestion OF
the friends and patrons OF the road ever
since IL was put IN operation 70 this park
the officers have had a set OF plans and
perspective drawings made for tho pro-
posed building and its approaches. which
We're on exhibition az tho presidents
ONCE this morning and were greatly ad-
mired by those who saw them.
These plans will be executed as soon as
the company receives the privilege from
tho city 10 extend their lines around the
upper driveway OF the park so as 10
form a loop connecting with the termi-
nus OF their Broad street line and form
ing an easy means OF access and egress
for the crowds who would frequent the
resort
DESCRIPTION OF THE PAVILION
The pavilion, or casino. as IL might
more properly D termed, II erected, pro-
misses 10 be very convenient and attrsc-
tive building. As stated above Il will
occupy the extreme southeastern point Of
the park 1t will have a central amuse-
ment hall with truss roof 4ox5o feet and
will be surrounded on all sides by an
1s-foot piazza. with large projecting cir
cular corners.
The hall. one end Of which VII be re-
served FOR refreshment purposes. will be-
surrounded with glass. which IN summer
can be- removed leaving an excellent
floor for dancing and summer parties,
and IN the winter can DE made most
excellent place for holding fairs and pa
Zaars.
The broad piazzas will form delight
ful resort from which 10 watch balls. car
nivals and such amusements. while not
participating in them.
As an additional means or approach a
rustic stairway will be constructed lead
ing from the spring 70 the main eastern
entrance to the pavilion and driveway
will also enclrcle IT'S southern end' lea"-
ing 10 the same point.
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WANTS MR.. MILLER TO CONTINUE.
Promfnent Indy Protests Against Hi
Leavfng the Platform.

Tho following letter from Mira Judge
Livingston, OF Brownsville. Tenn. will be
interesting to Mr.. Polk Miler's friends
and admirers IL is published through
the courtesy OF Mr.. Horace +. Smith. Mr..
Mllers manager:
Brownsville Tenn, August 7. 1896.
Ny Dear Mr.. Miller:
Some weeks ago 1 received a copy OF
your beautiful song. I'm Coin TO Ole
Virginny."
TO say / was very much gratihed 10
be so Kindly remembered by you would
but family express my appreciation' l
was Cnlighteo.
In few minutes our entire family was
gathered az the piano singing the sweet.
plaintive melody. and although we cam
sing II often and with much pleasure.
Even the baby calls for "Oie Nirginuy."
! thank you 81 cerely for IL.
You must have seen, the night you en-
rrr,a'ned US In Brownsville. that the
cause YOU are so ably viullcatDg, 10y
song and story. is very dear 70 my heart.
You intin,ated that night ln our con-
vorsation that you were contemplating
retiring from the platform on account OF
family claims. ! have thought frequently
thar I W It'd write and cnte- my protest
against this. even at the risk OF being
considered IN pertinent.
Il IL sad how utterly Ignorant the ma
tOr.ty OF our young people are on ques-
lions SO noGrly concerning the South.
believe that you are serving our country
"a no 0ne slse can by defending her prin-
cipies In your own inimitable way, and
] sincerely hope you may continue 10 DO
so
Judge Livingston and I attended the
Confederate reunion In Richmond. / call
I'D al your drugstore, and learned that
you would probably be there next day,
when / hoped 10 see you and express in
par-gon my thanks FOR the cOurtes1es you
had eNferded me.
/ was perverted doing this. and also
attending your entertainment. whicn /
regretted very much. and still more when
| heard thu glowing account OF n given
by friends or ours who were more fortu-
nate than we we're.
/ returned from your historic old city
with my heart filed with southern mnmo-
rias and southern hopes. convinced chat
our cause can never die.
With high regard, ! am,
Very sincersly.
MRS II. J. LIVINGSTON.
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days pouring over gold and silver manu-.
scripts. yields 10 me temptation CT
Morpheus and sleep, What sweet
dreams What delightful snoozingl /
awake TO find the darkness OF the n-sht
has settled down on al nature. but Is
being raised against by mans art 'nd
the electric lights SHINE all around me.
while I'm the distance they ire ~ stars III
the ornament. Yes. there are hshts
looming up in Manchester on the hr'ages
I'm Fulton-cvtrywhere while the Varl-
colored switch and signal lights OF the
Cheasaneake and ohio yards IN fuilon'
and the dazzling headlights OF 'he
double header" putting up me steep
trcstle from the Gas Works 10 orleans
street. combine 90 make an exquisite
panorama. Row the company on the
mark thickens. The street cars are Drihs-
inc hundreds and hundreds from tar up
town while Church TIL IS here In an
her beauty and chivalry. Here comes the
hand, Tho lights spring up IN the paNn-
ion. martial music rcsouads through the
grounds. the crowd presses for"aru ana
all are enjoying an open-ar concert
Presently the whole greens"ard Is oc-
cupied by little tete tele parties