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The record-union., 1897-11-29

The Overland Monthly" (San Fran
CISCO has these contents for November:
Frontispieces, The Camera at the
Beach, and God Bring the Good Shin
Safe to Port: Exploring in Northern
Iungles." illustrated, w W. Bolton and
j. w. Laing: The Mystery of Djara
Singh" Alexander NJ Reynolds. with
pen drawings; The Nicaragua Canal"
William l.. Merry: The Joy of the
River" Julia Larned; The Girl in the
6arret," Florence E. Little with pic
lures; annals of the Upper Valley"
Agnes Crary: Alaska" George David
son, illustrated: Bully Burkit," Francis
Lynde, with drawings: by Sea and
Shore" Winthrop Packard. "An Ore
gon Character" Plat Brush Elderkin:
The Layson Islands," Lorenzo Gordin
Yates, with drawings: True Tales of
the Old West" f. A. Reynolds: THE
Study Of Morse Mythology" Nicho
Bech- Meyer; Henrik Ibsen's John Ca
briel Borkman.' Johannes Reimers.
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THE Menorah" tNew York;. a Jewish
magazine, edited by NJ. Ellinger, New
York, has for November. among others,
these papers: Forward, Not Back
ward by NJ. Ellinger; "Dreamers of
the Ghetto in Congress-" by l. Zangwill; /;
Broad Spirit of American Religious
Fellowship" "A Model Lodge" "A
Clever Man." by Benno Planeck. "B'ne
3 rith Notes. Literary: Echoes of
Halycon Days" Official Reports of Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Order
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The Youths Companion" Boston)
comes to hand regularly. maintaining
the lofty standard attained years ago
as journal for youth that is a bless
ing and pleasure. 1t is such a paper
as only merit could elevate to the high
place it has in the esteem of the young
of America.
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Hand Brush, &C.

A good substantial Hand or Nail
Brush, containing five rows fiber hair,
set into solid hardwood backs. Price 4c
each.
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The November annals of the Amer
lean Academy" Philadelphia) contains
The record-union., 1897-11-29

THE Culver" for December the cas-
sell Publishing Company, New York
and London) is early at hand, filled
as usual with a great variety of matter
for Sunday and general reading, with
poems. music, Bible and Sunday-sch
lessons, stories, chats, sketches, etc.
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Tho Christmas number Of Harper.
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It'll Gods love set thee at his side again
Lord Tennyson must, think, have been
sreported.-London Spectator.
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The Pocket Magazine" for December
Of. A. Stokes & Co., New York; has
these fine stories: ''The Wayof the
Transgressor.' Howard Fielding;
christmas Jane" Frank r. Stockton;
christmas Voices" Julia Ward Howe;
''The Kingdom of Bourgorieau, Max
Pemberton; christmas at Riversedge,
Harriet Prescott Spofford; The Smok-
ing Room; Witty and Humorous
Pocket Pieces Literary Pocket
Pieces"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EVENT.

W. La Rue Thomas of the Grand En-
 Campment. United States, Will be In
 Hartford.
 The annual encampment of the Con nectcut Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, will be held in Hartford March, 1898, and the event will be made one of absorbing; interest among the Knights Templar on account of the visit that is to be made here at the time by Grand Master w. La Rue of the United States. Grand Master Thomas will be here with his staff, and will be the guest of Grand Commander S. M Bronson of this citN The grand commandery will hold it's conclave under the auspices of Washington Com mandery, the deliberations taking place at the Masonic Temple, corner of Ann and Allyn streets.
 Grand Master Thomas is the general agent of the Travellers for the State of Maryland With headquarters in Baltimore. He Is one of the most pro- minent Masons in the country and a gentleman of commanding personality. Washington Commandery, Norman F. Allen of this city, eminent com mander, will spare no pains in giving the grand master of the United States a reception befitting his high rank and position in the order. Appropriate com- mittees will be selected for the work in due time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
CENTURY RUN PROJECT.

Will Call Out Many Veteran Riders
 Other Bicycle Notes.
 A plan is on foot to have in New Ha- ven a century run with three or four hundred starters.
 The feature of the run will be the novelty of seeing such old riders as James Cox, James Ainscoe and many other old riders who were veteran wheelmen when some of the latter day cyclists were in their swaddling clothes.
 On Monday evening over the Pequot course match bicycle race was ridden between John J Foley and M. Flana- gan, both of Fair Haven. The race was ridden in IS minutes and 30 sec onds The officials of the race were Frank Kelsey and Frank Rourlse. judges, and Charles Greenfield, time keeper.
 Frank Ganley, the bicycle rider who broke his collar bone training in East Haven a week ago, is just able to be out.
 Lawrence Sullivan has entirely re- covered from the fall he received at the close of the fifteen-mile race in East Haven Friday.
 Edward Hausnlan and George Collett riders. This is borne out by the num- Der of times they have defeated Irwin Powell and Ray Dawson of the Colum- bia college team, who are the intercol- legiate champions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
BAND LEADER RESIGNS.

Bridgeport, July 20-Leader Richard M. Fuessel of the Wheeler & Wilson band has resigned. The resignation was not intended to be made public till it was formally rendered, but few mem- bers of the band knew of it, and through them the news got out.
 Did you resign because of the mem- bers of the Wheeler & Wilson band playing with the Philharmonic band at the public concerts he was asked?"
 T suppose some one has been tell ing you" said Prof Fuessel. "The facts of the case are that some four or more members of the band have been violating the rules, which they them- selves helped to make. do not think the other band has any orEanizati ton at all. I mean the Philharmonics have not the definite organization that the Wheeler & Wilson band has. They have no clarionets for instance, which defect is remedied every time they get an engagement by the members of the Wheeler S Wilson, and the result is that they are able to give those public concerts I would not object if the Philharmonic had a full organization, and were short of men on account of ill., ness It would then be friendly ac- commodation."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
FIREMAN's DAY FOR RTORRINGTON.
August 14th Is the Date and all the
 Naugatuck Valley Companies Will Be

August 14th Is the Date and all the
 Naugatuck Valley Companies Will Be
 There.
 Torrington Is to have a gala day on Saturday, August 14th. I is to be a Firemen's day, with a great parade of the town company and all the com- panies in this section, as well as some from a distance, to turn out with men, music and apparatus.
 The towns invited to send their depart ments are Ansonia, Seymour Nauga- tuck, Thomaston, Watertown, Wood- bury, Litchfield, New Milford, New Hartford, Great Harrington, Winsted and others.
 It is expected there will be over six hundred men in line.
 The parade will be held during the middle of the day, and will be followed by collation., which will probably be served in the syndicate lot corner of Church and Main street, there being no hall large enough The ball game with Derby comes in the afternoon and the two events will make red hot" day of it. With so many fireman in line, the shining apparatus, bands of music, It will make the day one of un- usual attraction for Torrington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
jyOODMONT NOT LS.

There is strong opposition to the ap- plication which MT. Sanford, the shore house proprietor has filed with the county commissioners for a liquor li- cense at hls hotel. A remonstrance against the granting of the license has also been filed by Charles E. Chapin and Tuesday, July 27, was set for a hearing. G. Foster Sanford said his fa- ther simply wanted the privilege of serving his guests In the hotel, and didn't want to open a regular saloon. The residents of Woodmont are expect ed to send a large delegation to op1ect
 to the granting of the license. They have opposed the application of Sanford Tor several reasons.
 MT. Foster Sanford of Yale expects to sail for England this week. He Is to make an extended trip, visiting St.
 Petersburg and the Land of the Mid night Sun" in connection with many
 other interesting places. Ex-Councilman Edward Laurence Of New Haven, and family, are domiciled in their handsome cottage by the sea-
 MT. Laurence, who is resident partner in New Haven for the noted firm of Frederick A. Potts 6. Co.,, wholesale coal merchants, speaks favorably for the outlook for business as evidenced by the coal trade outlook, the latter business, as is also with the iron busi- ness, being an index as to business con- ditions.
 The ladies' aid society realized SS0 from it's entertainment and cake sale Thursday evening.
 MT. Samuel Wakeman and his son, Samuel Wiley spent few hours at Liberty hall Sunday.
 MT. George Winston's handsome naphtha launch Doujeron steamed into the bay Saturday. The pleasure seek CTS made a party of twenty happy by giving them lovely little run as far Milford and back
 MT. and Mrs. Morse of New Britain were Mrs. c. P. Merwin's guests over Sunday.
 MT. Squires of the West Haven Con-
 gregational church was the officiating clergyman at the Woodmont chapel Sunday
 MT. and Mrs, George Sterling spent Saturday at Liberty hall and MT. Good sell gave a clam roast in their honor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
SUICIDE IN PROSPECT PARK.
A. w. Wallroth Leaves a Letter Com
 nlaining of Sickness.

blaming of Sickness.
 New York. July 20.-A man, who, from letter found m his pocket, the coroner was sure to-day was A. w. Wallroth, committed suicide in Pros pect Park, Brooklyn, some time last night or early this morning. The body was found 150 feet inside the park en- trance, at 4:40 o'clock this morning. by two boys. The letter was directed to R. A. Ottiwell, M. D., Vineyard Haven, Mass It was as follows:
 Friend Richard: I cannot stand the strain of physical and mental trouble any longer. I made over in the keep ing of H. M. Cl--- IS R. Legal pa- pers to transfer to you my pay due July 1, claim $7S,20, which has been forWard- ed to Washington with recommenda- tion of Borean to be paid, and when the time comes you will have no trou- ble to collect it. Dick, for the sake Of old friendship and of my mother and sisters, it is hard for you just now. Give a plain funeral in a single grave. My folks know where l am. l owe $2 or $3 to Whitehall hotel. Please notify my people of my death in an easy man. .ner. Tell them my last thoughts were of them. But fourteen years or more of such sickness were enough and l can stand 1t no longer.
 You will find that charges of a grave character may be -. Accusa- tions wrongfully are hurled at me and nobody can disprove them. They are wrong tostally. I am In the same po- sition as the hypnotist In Wilkie Col lin's "Moonstone." It Is an exact par allel My unsympathetic physique has has been powder around my neck all my life long and has been at the bot tom of my troubles. Dick, do not owe anybody a grudge, and as far as my few friends are concerned, trust they will be as happy and lucky as I have been, unhappy and unlucky the last fourteen years. You promised me that you would not let me go to a pauper's s grave, and although l know it is hard just now for you, still with Gods help you may arrange it, and thank you beforehand. I think we will meet again. If the whole world is against me my conscience Is clear Before mid- night tonight I shall know the great secret and hope God VII be merciful with me. Wishing you long life and the long deferred prosperity you desire, in death am yours,
 A. w. WALLROTH."
 July 19, 1S97."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
PRESS CLUB BANQUET.
Will be Held at the Hotel Sea View
 Savin Rock, To-Day.

Will be Held at the Hotel Sea View,
 Savin Rock, To-Day
 The members of the New Haven Press club will hold their midsummer banquet this afternoon at the Hotel Sea View, Savin Rock At least seventy five will be present, including the active and associate members of the club, a few invited guests and the Second reg iment band, the members of which will attend as the guests of the club. Last years banquet was rendered more en- joyable by the efficient musical selec- tions rendered.
 President Kelsey of the Winchester avenue electric road has very kindly offered two special cars to Savin Rock and return. The party will leave the corner of Church and Chapel streets this afternoon at o'clock, going at once to the Sea View house, where an elaborate menu will be provided under the supervision of Landlord Herman F, Speh. After the banquet there will be toasts by members and guests of the organization.
 It is expected that Colonel N. G. Os- born, president of the club, will act as toastmaster at the banquet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
Funeral of a Child,

The funeral services of Raymond Foster Bradley. only son of William H and Hattie A. Bradley, took place yes terday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence of the bereaved parents, No 220 Howard avenue. The house was filled with sorrowing friends gathered in sympathy for the bereaved parents, whose little one, promising and beau tiful child, had been taken away by the cruel reaper. The Rev. w. J. Mutch, pastor of the Howard avenue Congre- gational church officiated and made beautiful consolatory remarks specially adapted to the occasion. The floral tributes were very numerous and love- ly The easket In which reposed the little sleeper was covered with flowers and all about the rooms were floral evil dences of kindly sympathy. Services were conducted at the grave by MT. Mutch. The funeral directors were Stahl & Son. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
MORTGAGES LIFTED.

Thirty Million Dollars Expended in
 Nebraska in the Last Eighteen
 Months.
 Omaha, Neb., July 20.-Thirty million dollars, on a conservative estimate, is the sum which has been used during the last eighteen months in paying off mortgages on Nebraska property.
 Loan agents and bankers throughout the state are unanimous In reporting that the liquidation of indebtedness by Nebraska merchants and farmers is progressing at an astonishing rate. The volume of payments is so enor- nous that to say it exceeds anything known in a dozen years is but weakly to express the manner in which mort gages are being lifted. This disposition to uay off loans and discharge all liens upon realty was first noticed early last wear. During the presidential cam paign the growth of the movement was not unduly noticeable, but after No- vember 1t gained such force that to-day the amount invested in mortgages throughout the state is not more than one-third of what it usually has been.
 Explained By Good Crops.
 Washington, D. C., July 20.-Senator Thurston says that Nebraska people are paying their debts from the pro- ceeds of last years excellent crops. The crop prospects this year are splendid No doubt republicans suffered greatly in 1894 from the excessive hard times, caused by two partial crop failures. Business prospects are brightening and the outlook is better for republican sue cess.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
OBITUARY NOTES,
Funeral of Mrs. Julia c. Trowbridge Mans.
 field

Helu.
 The funeral services of Mrs. Julia c. Trowbridge Mansfield took place yes- terday afternoon at o'clock at the residence of her son, Frederick O. Mansfield, There was a large attend ance of sorrowing friends, included among whom were many relatives of the deceased lady. The Rev. MT. Mutch, pastor of the Howard avenue Congregational church, of which the deceased was for many years a mem Der, ofticiated, assisted by Rev. F. A. Johnson, assistant pastor of Dwight Place church, MT. Mutch officiating at the house and MT. Johnson at the grave. Besides the floral tributes from the family and immediate relatives, which were very beautiful, there was a fine tribute from MT. Mansfield's s associates of the Journal and Courier. It was inscribed From Journal and Courier Associates" The remarks of MT. Mutch were very touching, appro- prlate and beautiful, he having long known the deceased lady and her beau- tiful Christian character. The deceased was one of the earliest members of the Howard avenue church. The interment was in the family plot in the Grove street cemetery, plot which has been in the possession of the family since the opening of this ancient burial place.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
SQUIRTED 195 FEET.
Veterans Hand Engine Beats Her Own
 Record

V clSi dliS T4llS llie pcdtS IlSI SNb
 Record.
 The members of the New London Veteran Volunteer Firemen's associa- ton are more than pleased with the result of their test of the engine which was made recently on North Main street. With the machine only about two-thirds manned, the crew that was on her consisting of all ages from l6 to 70, a stream was sent up the NoWich road 195 feet which Is something to be proud of.
 In marking the stream no paper was used and it Is believed that if it had been laid down in the road 1t would have been found that a part Of the stream went at least 200 feet. Next Tuesday evening the machine will be worked again and every member of the association will be notified to be pres ent so that a full complement of men can be put on the arms. Under those circumstances a new record can be hoped for and just what the machine can do will be ascertaned
 If 195 feet can be made under the conditions that prevailed Thursday night the chances of the Vets bringing home one of the six prizes offered at the Springfield tournament are very good and it is among the possibilities that they may win the first prize. At any rate they propose to make try for it, and it won't be for lack of effort if they do not succeed.-NeW London Day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
PROSECUTOR BUSH

Brings Orange Dog Owners to Time
 Licenses Procured
 Prosecuting Attorney Bush of the Or ange town court recently received com- plaints against twenty dog owners of the town of Orange. MT. Bush wrote letters to the delinquents informing them that if they continued to harbor unlicensed dogs they would be arrest ed.
 All but five of the number immedi- ately procured licenses. One of the dil- atory dog owners stood trial Monday and was fined S5 and costs The four others yesterday threw themselves on the mercy of the court and were fined $1 and costs each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
DERBY AVE. BRIDGE INSPECTED

An examination of the condition of the bridge across West river at Derby avenue was made yesterday morning by W. s. Beecher, director of public works, and City Engineer Kelly. It was found that the west abutment of the bridge had been greatly weakened by the high water in West river re- sulting from the recent heavy rains. City Engineer Kelly will submit to the common council report of the inspec- tion of the bridge. Although the bridge will probably stand traffic for some time, it is unquestionably in a danger ous condition and extensive repairs or new bridge will be necessary in the near future.
 MT. Beecher thinks that if new bridge is built the channel should be widened. He does not think, however that a very expensive bridge should be built
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
FOURTH POPULAR CONCERT. On the Green This Evening at O'Clock

By Second Regiment Band. The fourth of the series of popular concerts, by an unknown benefactor, will be given on the Green this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. The program follows:
 National Air-Star Spangled Banner. March-The Thunderer. u. ...... .Sousa
 (By requesD. Notwithstanding, Noon and Night. .Suppe Waltz-Wizard of the Nile. .. Herbert Solo for uphoniunEEvening Star from Tannhauser. ... ......... Wagner
 MT. r. Fichtl. Selection-Sweet Old Songs. Dalbey Intermezzo from Cava1eria Rusti- cana. Mascagni The Gathering of the Clans. .......... .. .. ... ..... .Laurendeau Chiravar Le Gotham Reminiscent Vaudeville Scenes)..... ........ .Beyer
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
cURRANTs FROM AN ELM,

Litchfield, July 21.--In front of A. E.. Fuller's residence on West street is a curiosity. Here is very large elm tree whose branches reach out full fifty feet each way from the trunk. It is about twelve feet from the ground where the branches commence. Right here is a thrifty growing eurrant bush that is grafted into the tree and to-day is full of ripe entrants. It was so last year. There is no accumulation of dirt; neith- CT is the tree deeayed where the bush starts. It is well worth looking at.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
Funera, of Margaret Flood.

The funeral of Margaret Flood took place from her sisters residence Mrs. James Maloney, 56 Hudson street, yes- terday morning at S:30 and from St. Mary's church at o'clock where a solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. Father Fowler. Rev. Father Lockin- gen acted as deacon, Rev. Father Justin sub-deacon and Father Lily master of ceremonies. The pallbearers were Will liam Carey Thomas Scully Michael Keegan, Michael Malorley, Michael Leahey and John Maloney. The inter- ment was in St. Bernards cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
PARKHURsTs HEALTH

He Telegraphs That He is Improving.
 But Not as Rapidly as He Had Ex-
 pected.
 London, July 20.-Reports having reached here that the condition of Dr. Parkhurst of New York was causing anxiety to his friends, the correspond ent of The New York Evening Sun made inquiries as to the state of his health. Dr. Parkhurst telegraphed to- day from the Hotel Moooser, at ve- way, on the Lake of Geneva, Switzer- land, saying:
 q am improving, though less rapidly than I expected. am sorry that I will not return in time to register"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
A HARTFORD BANK TO CLOSE.

The Mercantile National to Go Into
 Voluntary Liquidation.
 Hartford, July 20.-The comptroller of the currency at Washington will at once be notified that the Mercantile Ma tional bank of Hartford will go into voluntary liquidation on August 9, 1897. resolution to this effect was passed unanimously by meeting of the banks stockholders to-day. It will require more than two months to reach a set clement with the creditors, although every dollar Is now ready.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
IGNORING NATHAN HALE.

The Boulder Monument Placed in Posi-
 tion Where He was Captured.
 George w. Taylor of East Neck, L. l., has just had placed on the southerly shore of Huntington bay a boulder weighing about fifty tons, to designate the spot where Nathan Hale the martyr spy of the revolution, was cap tured In September, 1776. The boulder is placed in a picturesque spot, directly upon the shore. Upon three sides of the boulder are handsomely polished tablets, upon which are cut inscriptions getting foutrh in brief paragraphs the most important events in the life of the patriot.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
EuneraI of John ReYnOlNs.

The funeral of John Reynolds of 40 Fillmore street, who dropped dead on Sunday afternoon in front of his home, took place yesterday morning at S30 at his late home and at St. Francs church at o'clock, where a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Shanley. The pallbearers were Timothy J. Calla- ham, Arthur Hunt, Thomas Maroney. Patrick Mcclure, Patrick Kent and Bartholomew Foley. The interment was in St. Bernard's cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-21
RETITING BUSINESS,
To Start n Large Paper Mill.

Jay, Me, July 20.-There is general rejoicing here over the news that a part of the big plant formerly owned by the Jay Paper Manufacturing company which has been shut down since last December is to be started. The pulp mill is to be started Wednesday, while the paper mills will be started up in the near future