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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
MRS. AMELIA STORER.

At o'clock yesterday afternoon were held the funeral services over the re- mains of Mrs. Amelia, wife of William Storer from the residence of Mrs. Bar tells, 23 Shelton avenue. The Rev. Henry D. Hutchings, who ofF1ciated, made some feeling and appropriate re- marks. Stahl & Son were the funeral directors. The interment was in Ever green cemetery. Mrs. storer leaves a husband and three children.
 WALTER J. FLETCHER.
 The funeral of Walter J. Fletcher, the young man who died of asphyxiation on Tuesday last, was held from the residence of his bereaved parents, IFS Howard avenue, yesterday afternoon. There was a very large attendance of sorroWing friends because of the young mans popularity and the sad circum- stances of his death. The Rev. MT. McCrea, of All Saints mission church, officiated. He made some beautiful re- marks concerning the excellent charac- ter of the deceased and his untimely fate. Miss Miller and Mrs. Potter sang an appropriate duet. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Stahl & Son were the undertakers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
SAVIN ROCK.
Attractions To-Day-Fireworks and
 High Class Vaudeville.

Attractions To-Day-Fireworks and
 High Class Vaudeville.
 The entertainment at the Savin Rock outdoor theater this week is of more than ordinary attractiveness. The en- tire programme is first class. The Moro Castle Mystey'' by the Mystical Floyds is indeed a mystery, the rapidity with which Professor Floyd escapes out of a pair of handcuffs. canvas bag, and locker and corded box, and Mrs. Floyd takes his place inside of ali, is a puzzle to all who witness this act Professor Floyd also shows great skill in sleight-o -of-hand tricks. He is a pleasing talker, and thorough gen. tleman.
 MT. Willard and Miss Wayne in a comedy sketch keep the audience in good humor for nearly half an hour. Ed. Davenport is a good aged negro impersonator, and Louise Horner has d pleasing voice, and is a clever dancer. The California trio close the pro- gramme with very laughable acro- batic sketch.
 Tonight another grand display of fireworks will be given and will include a number of set pieces of new designs and a large quantity of bombs, rockets and shells. The exhibition will take place in the ball grounds at D. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
POPULAR ROTON POINT.

A summer resort which has made a wonderful stride in the matter of popu- larity this and last season is Roton point It is fully equipped with every needed attraction. A superb beach for bathing, a spacious hotel, merry-go- round, refreshment stands, dancing pa vilions necessary to make it up-to- date in every particular are the things which iommend it to thos desiring a pleasant outing.
 Several Sundays ago the Starin line inaugurated a series of Sunday excur- sions and they have struck a popular chord. The number of excursionists has increased each Sunday. The boat leaves her dock at 10 a. m., returning leaving the point at p. h., giving a fine three hours sail each way.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
HOW e1TNNERs ARE TRAINED.

As the remarkable gun practice of the United States sailors exhibited at Ma nila and Santiago and elsewhere has at- tracted the attention of the whole world, with the result of calling forth much speculation as to how this high degree of proficiency has been attained, it is proper to state that it is of com paratively recent development, and is ascribed entirely to the energetic eff forts of the Navigation Bureau of the Navy department, seconded by the hearty cooperation of the commanding officers of our ships.
 About a year ago Captain Crownin- shield, chief of the Navigation Bureau, assisted by Ensign Ward, one of the brightest and most scientific of the younger officers of the navy, began to recast the entire system of gun-prac- tice as it existed in the navy. In their opinion that system, as 1t had come down from the last war, was not suffi- cient for the needs of the day. At the beginning it was found that, owing to the restrictions imposed by department al rules, it was scarcely possible to have gun-practice aboard ship more than Il , as contemplated. Courses had to be laid out, stake boats placed at angles, and records taken, making it extremely difficult to find conditions admitting of the practice.
 Captain Crowninshield at once changed these rules, and impressed upon commanders the importance of practice at every opportunity, even where it was not possible to lay a course, in which case barrels or floating targets of any kind might be tossed over as the ships were under way. Moreover the number of times that target practice must be had was in- creased to seven annually. Then or ders were issued calling for night prac- tice, repelling torpedo-boat attacks, etc. Following this Captain Crowninshield turned his attention to the personnel of the gun corps, and induced the Secreta- ry of the Navy to sanction the rating of gun captains, a new rating entirely and one so well paid as to excite the ambi- tion of the men. Under the old system the chief gunners were not chosen for their proficiency in gunnery, but were given their stations because they hap pened to be petty officers, such as quartermasters or boatswains, or the like This system was completely re- versed and sailors were made petty of- ficers because they were good gun cap tains, thus getting rid of a number of inefficient men.
 The next step was to instruct the gunners thoroughly, and they were placed aboard certain vessels set apart solely for that purpose. Thus the Am phitrite was given crew of these gum ners, and sent to Port Royal $. C., for extensive drills. The purpose in se- Iecting this place was to secure a large body of water free from the phesence of merchant marine. Being away from large cities, both officers and men also were able to avoid distraction of atten- tion from their work which progressed remarkably. Thus, through careful calculation and hard work. when the war broke out the American navy had a splendid nucleus for the magnificent corps of seamen gunners which it de- veloped to the surprise of the world Washington Post.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
FISHER ISLAND REPORT AP-
 PROVED.

Action Withdrawn Under Instructions
 From Attorney General Griggs.
 The last official act of United States District Attorney Bennett of Brooklyn, N. Y. who closed his term of office Wednesday afternoon, was to withdraw the action brought by him to prevent United States Judge Thomas from ap- proving the report of the special con- mission, appointed by the late Judge Tenny, to appraise the value of Fisher Island at the entrance to Long Island Sound, which is wanted by the govern- ment for fertilization purposes. The commission comprised Congressman Lemuel E. Quigg, former Corporation Counsel John A. Taylor and George Cooke of New London, Conn.
 The price allowed by the commission for the 216 acres was $176,000, which District Attorney Bennett thought ex- cessive and asked to have set aside. Judge Thomas had the matter under advisement when MT. Bennett received notice from Attorney General Griggs, from Washington Wednesday after- noon, directing him to withdraw his &C., tion, as the government needed the property immediately, and could afford to pay the price fixed by the commits sion.
 District Attorney Bennett went be- fore Judge Thomas to make the motion for a dismissal of the action. Judge Thomas later approved the report.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
DEATH OF LUCY BALL,

Mrs. Lucy Lorena, daughter of the late Jesse Hawley and his wife, Anna Woodruff, of Norfolk, and wife of Hi ram Ball, formerly of Winsted and now of Stratford, died July D.
 Mrs. Ball was born in Liberty sulli- van county, N. r., near the site of the present city of Monticello. October 10 1928, and was therefore at the time of her death 69 years months F days of age. She was married December 3 1851, in Bristol, Conn.,, and had by this marriage two sons, the Rev. Clarence Ernest Ball, now of Alexandria, Va, and Carroll Weston Ball of Stratford She, with her husband and family, was a resident of Winsted from 1872 to 1SSi and made many friends, who will grieve to learn of her death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
SUDDEN DEATH OF HIRAM c.
 FORBES.

Hiram C.. Forbes of County street died very suddenly yesterday morning. He had risen and was preparing to go to his work, when he was seized with a hemorrhage of the lungs. He lost con- siderable blood, was very weak and died in a few minutes. He had suffer- ed from pulmonary troubles since he was discharged from the army in 1865, and has had a number of hemorrhages He was single and t1fty-eight years of age He was veteran of the civil war and member of the First Connecticut Heavy artillery.
 The death having occurred so sud- denly, it was deemed best to call in Medical Examiner White. Upon learn ing the circumstances Dr. White pro- nounced the death to have been due to the hemorrhage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY.
Letter Issued by Commissioner Bett,
 to Policy Holders.

to Policy Holders.
 Hartford, Aug. 4-There have been so many inquiries from policy holders of the Connecticut Indemnity associa- tion of Waterbury that Commissioner Betts has issued the following state- ment:
 Regarding the affairs of the Connec- ticut Indemnity association of Water bury, Conn.,, would state, as has been published in my report, that in making examination of the company's affairs I find their working capital of $50OOO impaired, and according to their char ter they are obliged to have $5O.000 of working capital in lieu of a reserve.
 I notified the officers of the company of this impairment, and had an assur- ance from them that this money would be raised, and in addition to this suffi- cient money to pay their death claims and put the company on firm basis They have failed to carry out this promise.
 After waiting ninety days, have mo- tified the company to stop issuing new policies, which they cannot issue ac- cording to their charter at the time the impairment exceeds ninety days.
 The present officers of the company have rendered their resignations, which have been accepted with the exception of l.. A. Pratt, vice president, Water bury, Conn, who at present has charge of the affairs of the company. The di- rectors have had a meeting and they have authorized an extra assessment to be made.
 I have notified the officers that on re- ceipt of this assessment it must be held in trust by a trustee appointed by the commissioner, and in case the money received from this assessment, togeth- CT with the money the company can realize is not sufficient to pay their death claims, the money will be return ed to the policyholders, and I shall take official action to close up the af fairs of the association. On account of the extreme death rate and the insuffi- cient premiums to take care of these payments, it is found necessary to make this extra assessment. Respect fully yours, Frederick A. Betts,
 Commissioner.
 There are 6,3f4 policy holders, 1,546 of whom are Connecticut people, and the amount of insurance is $12,632,979. The assessment is 50 per cent. of the annual premium. If the necessary amount is raised the company will be allowed to continue business, if not an application will be made for a receiver by the first of September.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
OBITUARY.
Tine Late MISS Lambert.

The death of Jennie C., daughter Of the late Dennison D. and Jane A, Lam- bert, which occurred early yesterday morning at her home, 163 Bradley street was caused by meningitis and conges- tion of the brain. She had been enjoy ing fair degree of health until the hot Sunday just before last Fourth of July, She attended church that day and dur ing the day became greatly oppressed by the heat, and her last illness began from that time.
 For number of years Miss Lambert was prominent in church work, She was one of the first members of the Christian Endeavor union in this city, and was assistant librarian and teach CT at the Sunday school of the United church. She had also acted as substi- ute teacher at English Hall Sunday school. Dr. B. L. Lambert of Howard avenue is brother of the deceased Her home was with her mother, Mrs Jane A. Lambert. Her father, Denni- son B. Lambert, died in 1871. Another brother is Principal D. D. Lambert of the Day district.
 The funeral will be held this after noon at the Bradley street residence at o'clock. Owing to the absence of Rev Dr. Munger and the assistant pastor of the United church, two cousins ot the deceased, Rev. William J. Peck of Corona, Long Island, and Rev. Theo- dore B. Wilson, now of this city, will officiate. The bearers will be Judge L. w. Cleaveland Edward L. Hine, George Treat, Dr. W. s. Horton and Henry M. Hall.
 Miss Lambert was a woman of cul- ture and education, and her refined tastes drew around her circle of most agreeable friends. She was member of the Browning club and of reading circle of young women. She attended most of the instructive lectures which are given each winter in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
DEArH OF JoHN pUNLAY.

John F. Dunlay died yesterday morn
 ing at the home of his father, No. les
 Edgewood avenue, after lingering ill.,
 ness He was twenty-five years old
 and had been in the employ of the
 Southern New England Telephone com
 pany for twelve years.
 The deceased was a member of St Mary's parish and was connected with several societies of the church. He was also a member of the Sarsfield Guard resigning from the company about tive weeks ago. Four sisters, Anne, Kittie Margaret and Elizabeth, and his fath- CT, John Dunlay, survive him. The flu neral will take place tomorrow morn ing at St. Mary's church, where re- quiem high mass will be said.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
ITElIS OF INTEREST FROM BOTH
 SIDES or THE RIVER.

Grand Officers of k. G. E. W1n Hold n Shore Dinner at Lighthouse Point, August H. Gladstone Lodge to Visit Fort Hale Lodge To-night-w. s. NeaIe Better.
 The steam lighter Clifford Is at New London receiving repairs. It is said the lighter is to be sent to Santiago with other vessels to assist In the work of raising the Spanish warships. The Clifford was used down New Haven harbor several weeks transporting stone to the breakwater.
 James Girken of 34 Houston street, who had the misfortune to become blind the past year, has been at the Institution for the Blind at Hartford several weeks, and is learning to make brooms and cane chairs. It is stated that there has been only one other per son who learned broom making at the lHStltutloll oo quiShiy ao ulo liC. iiS intends returning home in few weeks and will work at the trades he has learned and it is believed he will have plenty to do, as his many friends are very sorry because of his misfortune and will be disposed to assist him.
 Rev. William B. Brown of Bloom field has rented a cottage at the East Haven shore.
 John Dixon of Columbia castle, No. g, K G. E., has been appointed deputy grand chief of Bridgeport castle On August il grand officers from all over the state will meet at the green at 6:30 p. m. and proceed to Lighthouse Point, where they will enjoy shore dinner and discuss the welfare of the order
 w. s. Neale of 19 Atwater street, who went to Lincoln, Neb., last month on a business trip, was taken seriously i'll at hotel in that city and conveyed to a sanitarium, where he has been nearly two weeks. He is convalescing rapidly and hopes to be able to start for home next week.
 Letter Carrier Frank Carroll is on his vacation.
 Robert c. Hart and family have been staying in Brooklyn, N. r., several weeks. A few evenings ago an en- tertainment was given in the Hope Baptist church of that city under Mrs. Harts direction. His daughters, lone and Mabel, took part. The affair re- rooixad y,ouob oop,roapda tiop
 During the present month Miss Lena Smith will play the organ at the Grand avenue Baptist church.
 G. Willis Linsley and family drove to Wallingford Wednesday.
 MT and Mrs. Henry I. Fowler left yesterday for drive through this state and a part of Massachusetts.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward I. Stiles are re- ceiving congratulations upon the birth of a son.
 Ernest Jacobs caught three fine bass up the river and in consequence of his good luck many fishermen have been trying their luck on the same grounds. But few of these fish have yet been caught.
 A goodly party, consisting of mem- bers of the Sunday school of the Ferry street church, enjoyed their picnic at Mansfield Grove Wednesday,
 A delegation from Gladstone lodge, N. E. O. F., will pay a visit to Fort Hale lodge of Fair Haven this evening. There will be speaking and pleasant fraternal occasion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05

ed at the chapel in Grove street ceme- tery by the Rev. MT. Lynch, assistant pastor of the United church. A num- Der of the immediate circle of friends and relatives were present. The inter- ment was in the family plot.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
DIED AT THE HOSPITAL,

Manley H. Burns, aged eighteen, and whose parents reside in Bethany, died in the hospital yesterday morning of consumption. He came to the hospital in March last and had been gradually failing ever since. The remains will be taken to Bethany to-day at 12 o'clock. There will be no services in this city
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
FUNERAL OF JOHN DTrRR1E

FUNERAL OF JOHN DURRIE.
 The funeral services over the body of John Durrie, of this city, were held in East Orange, N. J., and the remains were brought to this city yesterday for burial. He died at the home of his brother, Dr. William Durrie of East Orange. A short service was conduct-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05

Higgins Hall-Have you heard that empty box story?
 Rustic Bridge-No.
 Higgins Hall-It's just as well you haven't; there's nothing in it.-Chau- tauuua Assembly Herald.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
ArTAcHEn FOR s75.

An attachment for $75 was filed in the town clerks office yesterday afternoon in favor of John Lowe and against Abraham McGinty. Properties on State street and Myrtle street were at- tached.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
.JAMES O'RRTEN.

James O'Brien, one of the oldest Irish residents of the city, died on Wednes- day at his late home, 28 Day street, at the age of seventy years. The funeral will be held this afternoon from St. Johns church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
FOUND THIRTY BODIES.

Halifax, Aug. 1.-The steamer Hia- watha, which went out in search of bodies from the Bourgogne. put into Canso this morning. She found thirty bodies and buried them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
F. l.. CURTIS DEAD.

Freeman L. Curtis of Stratford, aged seventy years, died on Wednesday of apoplexy. He was we'll known all over the state and his death Is a great loss to his townspeople.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
JOHN s JOHNSON

John s. Johnson, a former resident of this city, died in Topeka, Kansas, July IA of paralysis of the brain. He was forty-nine years of age
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
THE CRAWFORD RACES

At the Driving Park-Fast Speed in
 Warm Weather-Good Race by Run | ners-Summaries of the Contests. | Among the patrons of the horse races at Branford yesterday afternoon were ! many gentlemen and several ladies
 from this city, a large number from East Haven and other nearby places and many from the sea shore resorts near the track. The judges of the race | were Dr. A. J. Penney, Robert Meach-
 en and c. W. Covert. The time was ! taken by G. A. Phelps and some of the I judges, who were assisted by MT. Rice l of Branford Frank l.. Newton of this city officiated as starter and allowed no more scoring than was necessary on account of the extreme hot weather | which was much appreciated by the patrons and was regarded as very
 much better for the horses than more | work before the start in each heat The | oats were awarded to the four winning horses in the order named as follows: | Seventy-five bushels, 9712, bushels, 221s bushels, 15 bushels. 2:38 Class-150 Bushels of Oats. | Cushinot, jr., g, w. II. Hos | ley. .. ............... .... 1 8 1 ! Virgil B., br g, George Nesbit ? 2 1 8 l Maud B.. br m, E. M Futile 2 4
 Harvey D., b s, T. G. Toole.. z 2 | Maud, b m, L. McGrail. ..... 6 5 Susie Bel, b m, Charles Cook 8 5 6 Frank S., b g, F. D. Putnam 8 T | Henry, b g, J. Mooney...... 8 d | Time-2:371a, 2:34A, 2:34A, 2:35. | The brown trotter Pinkwod in the | hands of Trainer Cook made a good | showing in the first heat of the 2:30 class, but injured her quarter so badly | that the judges granted the drivers re- quest to draw his horse out of the race. | Several gentlemen regretted that the | trotter was not in condition to start | in the second heat. The mare wore quarter boots but struck over them. 2:30 Class-150 Bushels of Oats. | Mabel, ch m, c. N. Ap- pell.. .. ...... 5 l | Blue Light, blk g, B. S. l Bradley. :. ...... l 4
 Blue Light ch g, w. A. | Bright.... 6 3
 Leo Wilkes. g, J. H. Beach,. .. .. ....... 4 4 3 0 2 l Aquidabon, g, L. Allen2 5 2 5 d | Pinkwood, ch m, c. H. Cook. .. ........... 5 d ! Time, 2:S1A, 2:3oR, 2:541a, 2:34%
 2:32A, 2:351a.
 ] At the close of the sixth heat the l prizes were awarded to the horses ac- | cording to their standing in the sum- 1 mary.
 During the intervals between the heats two very fast running horses
 owned in this city had a lively race and
 a remarkably close finish in the last heat.
 Harpo, b g, John Wilson,. 1 1
 King Pharao, br g, H. H. Ruden 2 l Half mile heats, time 59A 1:00A. l The time to the quarter pole in the
 first heat was :2S%, and 80 in the final | heat.
 ] The five bicycle riders made a three mile race finishing in the following or l der: Conway, Putney, Finney, Ashman | and Coleman. Time, S52.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

It Will be Held in Bridgeport Septem-
 Der 21.
 Alexander Troup, chairman of the democratic state central committee, yesterday announced that the demo- cratic state convention will be held on September 21 in the Park City theater, Bridgeport, beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05

This offer doesn't seem possible, does 1t? And yet you vii. believe 1t if we tell you there is ONE WHOLE CAR LOAD of these goods which WILL BE SOLD before 10, o'clock Saturday night. See them in our window.
 Largest line of pretty Hammocks that won't break down, nor will they BREAK YOU.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-05

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