The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-01
NEWS OF CONNECTICUT,
OOCUREENCES or INTEREST IN TA
 RLOUS PARTS OF THE STATE,

OCCCR&ENCES or INHERENT IN FA
 RIOUS PARTS OF THE STATE, Roadway in Tront of a New Haven Conl Dealers Cottage in Madison Washed Away--Two Cottages in Clinton Suffer Ono Owned by New Maven M"n-rhe New SisO,OOo Passenger Bridse-Put- nam D City To-day-Hcavy Travel on the Railroads
 Madison, Dec. 3l.-The heavy wind and rain storm early this morning caus- ed considerable damage in this vicinity A long stretch of roadway near the cot tages owned by George T. Bradley, the New Haven coal merchant, firm of Ben- edict X Co.,, was washed away by the unusually high tide caused by the storm and the washout is one of the worst of the year. The tide was the highest since spring and flooded the meadows and roads in the loWlands for miles along the shore. Several bath houses in this vicinity were knocked over and damaged by the wind and waves.
 TWO CLINTON COTTAGES.
 Clinton, Dec. S1.--The high wind which prevailed this morning moved two cot tages owned by 0. 5. Wright of New Haven, situated on the beach here, and the buildings narrowly escaped total destruction. They were moved off their foundations and a few inches more would have precipitated them into mass of ruins. The buildings were un- occupied at the time, and the few con- tents were not badly damaged. The chimneys on one Of them were demol- isned and the roof was damaged by the falling bricks.
 THE NEW $1So,O0O PASSENGER
 BRIDGE.
 MiddletoWn, Dec. 31.--The new pas senger bridge between Portland and 3Middletown is now nearly half complet- ed. To-day the braces were being put on the second span and workmen were finishing the last uncompleted pier on the west side of the river. About one hundred men are employed in the con- struction. Unless indictment weather -interfered the contractor said to-day that the bridge would be completed and ready for use by March l. When finish ed it will have cost S19O000. It is un- derstood that the traction company will pay $1O,OOO yearly for the privilege of crossing the bridge and running from Middletown, through Portland, to Gil dersleeves Landing. A feature also in contemplation of the traction company ifs the establishment of a grove on the TJ@-,, t.nt,t law sleeves, which, it is expected, will prove 8 large drawing card in the summer. Though it has not yet been announced, the fare for passengers on the cars, 1t is expected, will be ten cents, including the toll for crossing the bridge. The ferryboats Gildersleeves and Brown stone, which are now in use, will be disposed of by the ferry company for use at other Connecticut crossings. The Brownstone is the most modern ferry craft on the Connecticut.
 A BANKS CHANGE OF BASE.
 Willimantic, Dec. S1.-The Windham National bank closed its doors for busi- ness in it's old location the last time at \. 8 o'clock this afternoon. Tomorrow the cash and securities will be removed
  bank, and the Willimantic Savings in- stitute will also move into the Dime bank quarters. Michael F. Dooley re- ceiver of the~ wrecked bank, will take one of the rooms vacated by the sav- ings institute, Where he will continue the work of winding Up it's affairs.
 PUTNAM A CITY NOW
 Putnam, Dec. 31,-Putnam becomes city tomorrow. As far as can be as- certained tonight the threatened in- junction preventing the same going in- to effect has no existence. There is still q good deal of grumbling by the minor- ity taxpayers, but it is stated tonight that no attempt will be made to block the action of the legislature.
 STEAMER MANEIANsETT.
 New London, Dec 31.-The steamer Man1ansett arrived from Sag Harbor at 4:S0 this afternoon, making the last trip of the season. Captain Smith re- ports heavy gals from the west-south- west prevailing and an excessively heavy sea on the sound. He sighted no cossting vessels bound to the west ward The Manhansett may make an- other trip to C4reenport before being laid up, but will soon go t,of commis- sion until spring.
 WIR1ES DAMAGED
 Hartford, Dec 31-The wind storm Of to-day has been very disastrous to wires. The Western Union, Southern New England and Postal companies have had their linemen out in every di- rection. but good service has been main tained with difficulty. Several poles were blown down.
 CHANGE OF TRACKS.
 NIiddletown, Dec. 31.-General Super antendent c. H. Platt end Superinten- dent oetrander of the Air Line division were here today arranging for the change of tracks connecting the Air Line and VaHay divisions.