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Evening journal., 1900-02-13
STILL ANOTHER
APPLICATION
Citizens Light and Power Com
pany Wants to Lay Con-
duits in the City.
WILL PRESENT RESOLUTIONS

IN A FEW DAYS TO THE SlhhEl
AND SEWER DIRECTORS ASKING
PERMISSION TO OPEN UP
STREETS AND STRING OVER
HEAD WIRES.
Another new light and power com
pany has sprung into existence in the
city Of Wilmington which desires to
have an equal franchise with the Uni
versal Light, Heat and Power Com
pahy.
At this mornings meeting of the
street and Sewer Directors the follow
ing communication was received, and
was duly filed and notice taken there
OF:
To Directors of Street and Sewer De-
partment.
Wilmington. Del. Feb. ~, 1900.
Dear Sirs: l herewith give notice
that the Citizens Light and Power
Company will, in a few days make ap-
plicatiop to your department for the
right to open the streets Of the city
for the purpose Of laying system Of
underground wires for electric light
purposes, and will also apply for the
right to erect poles in the streets Of
the city for the purpose Of stringing
overhead wires.
Very truly,
P..L COOPER, JR.. Attorney.
From what can be learned the viii
mington end CT the Citizens Light and
Power Company is composed CT Peter
L. Cooper, Jr., John F. Callahan and
several ether prominent residents OF
this city. A number of wealthy Phil
adelphians are also interested in the
scheme.
Although no application for a char
ter has yet been made at Dover, a
formal request will be presented in a
few days. The capital stock will be
100000. with a privilege Of increas-
ing.
In conversation this morning Mr..
Cooper stated that the object Of the
new company Is to construct and cper-
ate an electric light and power plant
solely. and Il has no intention to supply
gas, oil, steam, etc.
The communication received by the
Street and Sewer Department this
morning was in the form Of a notice
stating that formal application for a
franchise would 0e made shortly.
1t was understood by a Journal re-
porter this morning upon good author
ity that the Universal Conduit, Heat
and Power Company's financial back
ing in Philadelphia was received from
p. A. B. Widener and stephen Elkins
of the Philadelphia Traction Company
President Mitchell. of the Universal
Company would neither deny or affirm
the report.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
Two INoUEsTs LAST NIGHT.

Coroner Nandever held two inquests
last evening. the first being on the
body Of James 3. Crozier. colored, who
died suddenly Friday night last. a
verdict Of death from natural causes
was rendered. IN the case Of William
Payton, of this city. who was killed by
a train at New Castle on Saturday
evening. the coroners jury last even
ing gave a verdict that Payton came
to his death accidentally while trespass-
ing On the railroad company's prop
erty.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
PREsENTEp VIII A wArcn

S. d. Gilkey, foreman of riveters at
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany, has resigned his position and ac-
cepted a similar one with the Cramps
Shipbuilding Company. Last evening
the employees Of the local firm called on
Foreman Gilkey at his home, No. 222
Lincoln street. and presented to him a
handsome gold watch, chain and
charm.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
I'M A BAn CONDITION.

At the meeting Of the Police Com
mission last evening City Lineman
Hyland reported that the striker on
the Phoenix Fire Company's house was
in such a condition that it would re-
quire considerable money to repair It..
AS Superintendent Aydon Of the po-
lice and fire alarm telegraph system,
who has been i'll. will soon be about
again. it was decided to refer the mat
ter Of replacing the striker TO him.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13

tional Association. He further stated
that many clubs would admit no one
but an L. A. W.. member, but the local
club IS not run on this plan. being
very much displeased with the l.. A.
w. The convention will continue
throughout the week.
William Kirk, Of this city, is also
a Delaware representative. Mr.. Kirk
was formerly captain of the Whining
ton Bicycle Club.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
DIED IN BALTIMORE.

George August, son OF John August,
OF this city, died in Baltimore yester-
day, at the age of q years The
young man formerly lived in this city
and was well-known in South Will
mington. The remains will arrive
here tomorrow at 1916 o'clock p. m,
via the p. w. & b.. railroad. Inter
ment will be made in New Cathedral
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
ELnERs ORDAINED.

A commission composed Of Rev. j..
J. Huston. J. d. Ferguson and ]. c.
McCracken. ordained John Groves.
David McHenry. F. l.. Buckmaster and
Harry Wright. as elders Of the United
Presbyterian Church last night. Rev.
c. S. Cleland Of Philadelphia, preached
the sermon.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
CAPTAINS DAUGHTER DEAD.

The death Of Miss l. Blanche Wilson,
aged 16 years, occurred at her home,
No. 1903 Adams street yesterday. She
was the daughter Of Captain Horace
Wilson.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
MORE CAME pIsTRIRuTEp.

Stationmaster Thomas Brison, on
behalf OF The Delaware Game Prctcstlyc
Association. this morning receiyed
ffty-four dozen Quail from Kansas
Upon their arrival the birds were re-
marked and shipped as follows: Eigh-
teen dozen TO Dover. eighteen 10 Mil
ford and eighteen to Harrington. where
they will be liberated.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13

/ A III ~ fA-fAfFAiNF tlt " AtN4 tnn~A4A.NA-
COMPANY SUIT AGAINST RoxYE
FRAME BEING TRIED IN THE
SUPERIOR coURT-RUl-Es FOR
wRITs or POSSESSION
In Superior Court yesterday after.
noon. the case OF jeremiah X. Wood, ct
al. vs. Anson M. Bangs was continued.
Harry Emmons was the second lawyer
in this case to testify lie stated tnat
he had gone 10 Beuevue and offered
TO Mrs. Wood 5000 for the property.
He asked her to execute the deed. A
! bill was lled IN Chancery Court az the
time in which was asked specific rea-
sens for the refusal Mr. higgins OF
fered the Chancery record la evidence
and Mr. Smith objected to its admis-
sion, taking exception to The Settle
ment of the case by counsel.
The case OF Isaac pardoc. ~ho IS
charged I'm the Court Of General Ses-
sions with the non-support Of his wife
war continued 10 the May term. The
lnon-support case OF Daniel Scanlon
was dismissed
The replsvin crse Of Benjamin T.
Downey va. James F. Porter was
amended end referred to referees TO
be appointed by prothonotary Wcoliey
Isaac Stoops. who is charged with nom
support was allowed TO enter bond m
the sum of $500 and hc released ON his
own rccognizancc
In Superior Court this morning In
/ the suit of Wood vs.. Bangs Anthony
Higgins. for the defendant moved for
! a postnonemcnt of the case because or
the absence of superintendent lollins
OF the Quarries Mr.. lOllins. Mr.. his-
gins said is an and could not be brought
into court A postponement TO next
lTucsuay was granted.
Tho case of the New York Life IN
surance Company vs.. Samuel Slesin-
ger and Alexander Jaslowsky was
lcontinued to this afternoon.
A Jury was drawn 90 try the case
of the Standard Sewing Machine Com
pany vs.. Roxye Frame. In 1895 the
defendant secured a sewing machine
from the plalntin on the instalment
plan. II was to be paid for In sew
lenteen months al SO per month. with
the right to purchase All the monthly
/ payments were not paid and the ma
4 chine was taken by the plaintiff on a
writ OF replevin. The suit is brought
Ito prove the right 10 replevin.
After the complainants had closed
their case. Franklin Brockson for
the defendant, moved for a non
suit on the ground that it was
not shown that the corporation had a.
right TO do business In the state Mr..
Brockson offered the county record OF
corporations in evidence, but IL was
not admitted.
Walter L0per. a colored youth, caus-
cd n ripple OF laughter when he was
asked by Mr.. Brockson what he had
to do with Roxye Frames purchase
of the machine Loper replied, 81 was
the indication OF her buyin II"
Rules for writs Of possession were
made roturnable on Saturday next in
the case OF the Philadelphia Trust and
Safe Deposit Company VS.. Anna r.
i Walton. and William b. Harvey vs..
Maria G. Ward
The case of Brown VS.. The Whining
ton and Elsmere Railway Company was
continued for settlement as was also
the case of Artemas Smith VS. Downey
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
uNIoN REprRLIcANs no MEET.

The members Of the Union Republi-
can State Committee will meet at Do
yer tomorrow for the purpose of Sc
lecting a date on which the state con-
vention will be held, at which six dele
gates to the national convention Will be
chosen.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
CASES BEFORE THE COURT.

There we're but two cases before
Judge Ball in City Court this morning.
Samuel Luck and Joseph Stanilus,
charged with assaulting John Geste,
we're dismissed. -5ohn Mccain. drunk
was fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
A NEW LIBRARY.

The Associated Charities requests the
donation Of chairs, lamps and tables
fer a new library which they have
opened at Maryland avenue and Beach
street.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
LEG FRACTURED AT WORK.

George l.. Johnson, colored, had his
left leg fractured by metal falling on
IL while at work at the Diamond State
Steel plant yesterday afternoon. He
was removed to the Delaware Hospital
in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
TO INSTRUCT TEACHERS.

In West Presbyterian Church to-
night a meeting will be held for Civ
ing instructions 10 teachers Of primary
Sunday school classes.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
HAs REAcHEn pENvER.

Jack DAILY. Of this city, has arrived
in Denver and p-ill meet "Kid' Parker
II that clty or gabruary IS.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13

The Committee on Teachers reported
as follows: That the term ofMiss Mag
gle NJ. Elias having expired her case
be referred to the Teachers Committee
with power to continue her. suspend
her, or discharge her; that Flora II.
Woodson be made teacher of cooking
and sewing to succeed Helen w. Worm
ley, resigned: that Julia f. Jones be
transferred from school No. 26 to the
lowest place in No. 21; that Lavinia
Queen be appointed to the lowest place
in No. 26; that Jean L. Armott be ap-
pointed to the lowest position in No. 6,
to fill the place of Rosalie R. Fullmer,
resigned; that the name of Averala
Crossan be placed on the list from
which permanent appointments are
made.
The salary Of Janitor J. w. Lawber.
Of school No. Is, was increased from
S225 10 $3.50 per year.
The New Building Committee asked
that bills Of A. s. Reed and Brother
Company. S7,421, and II. A. Miller of
81, $50 for work ON new High School
building. be paid, less the 20 per cent.
to be retained until the building is
completed. The bills were ordered
paid
Evening journal., 1900-02-13

Watches and iewelry quickly repair
ed prices satisfactory. T. Thomas &
Co.. 400 Market street
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
Greenbaum,s

Flsnnelette wrappers. this week. as
ients. were 20 cents. 306 Market
froof
Evening journal., 1900-02-13


IN SCHOOL NO. 24-REPoRT OF
THE TREASURER - ROUTINE
BUSINESS.
At last nights meeting Of the Board
CT Education William Turner was
elected as a member from the Fourth
ward TO Ill the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of John r. Hartman.
Mr.. Turner's name was placed in
nomination by Mr. Morrow. who spoke
highly of the abilities he showed as a
school director when he was a member
Of the board before He stated that
he nominated Mr.. Turner at the re-
quest Of the residents OF the Fourth
ward. j. Prince Ford, the other mem
Der from the Fourth placed the name
Of John G. McCabe, of the firm of Nc
Cabe & Darragh, in nomination. Mr..
Turner received nine votes and Mr.
McCabe seven.
Mr.. Ross called the attention OF the
hoard to promotions in school No. "a,
and said he saw no reason why promo
tions in the sixth grade should bediffer-
ent from others. In other grades an
average Of IS will promote. but in the
sixth grade a pupil may have an aver
age of so and yet not be promoted on
Iacccunt Of being below 40 in one study.
or thirty-six boys at No. "a school, but
'one-half we're promoted. OF those who
failed in promotion two were above rs
and ten above 20. He thought these pu-
pills should have some show.
Both President Shortlidge and Super
intendent Harlan stated that pupils had
a chance to be examined.
Mr.. Ross moved that these pupils
be allowed to be examined by the prin-
cipal OF the High School. or some
other teacher designated by him, and
be promoted II they passed the exami-
nation.
Mr.. ODonnell favored the motion.
Mr.. Morrow said the matter was Sc
rious. and should be carefully consid-
cred, and wanted the matter referred
to the Committee on Teachers, so the
whole subject could be considered
carefully.
After a great deal of discussion a
resolution offered by Colonel Ross that
these eighteen boys be given a special
examination by the principal OF the
High School and admitted 10 the High
School il he considers them qualified.
was passed, after a motion to refer it
TO the Teachers COMMITTEES was lost by
vote of six to eight.
The Teachers Committee will con-
duct an examination to ascertain why
so per cent Of the pupils in that school
failed of promotion. Dr. Frantz said
there was a mistake somewhere.
The treasurer reported as follows:
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
WORKMEN MEET
At THE CAPITAL
Grand Lodge Of Delaware Con
yened in the Priscilla Build
ing in Dover To-day.
THE DELEGATES NUMBER 100

AMONG THEM ARE YOUNG MEN
WHO ARE TAKING A MORE AG-
TIVE INTEREST IN THE WORK
OF THE ORDER - BUSINESS
TRANSACTED TODAY.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
WILLIAM TURNER
WAS REFLECTED
AS a Member of the Board of
Education From the
Fourth Ward.
OVER PROMOTIONS

MEMBERS DISSATISFIED REGARD
ING ADVANCEMENT OF PUPILS
IN SCHOOL NO. 24-REPoRT OF
THE TREASURER - ROUTINE
BUSINESS.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13
WOOD CASE
WAS POSTPONED.
Defense Asks for a Continuance
Because of the Absence of
an Important Wituess.
SUIT OVER A SEWING MACHINE

THE STANDARD SEWING MACHINE
COMPANY SUIT AGAINST ROXYE
FRAME BEING TRIED IN THE
SUPERIOR CoURT-RUl-Es FOR
wRITs or POSSESSION.
Evening journal., 1900-02-13

Not Part, But ALL the
Local News in the Even
ing Journal.
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MILFO

April 27.-Mrs. Mary Mallett is seri- ously i'll with the grip. Seaside avenue has been widened and graded by the seectmen. A barn is being built in the rear of the Taylor cottage at Burns Point MT Larkins is making improvements at his hotel at Burns Point.
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs George l. Platt Thursday.
 Taylor library has received a gift from Edward Fowler Merwin of Water loo, Iowa. It is an atlas of the Spanish- American war.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will give a birthday re- ception at its church next Thursday af- ternoon from until o'clock All are invited.
 Mrs. Stiles Smith of Stratford is the guest of Milford friends.
 w. H. Lamson, jr., of Bridgeport, is having a fine cottage built at Walnut Beach.
 Miss Sadie Clark has obtained a posi- tion as stenographer with Crockett & Futile, carriage makers, of New Ha- ven.
  turned from a visit with her parents in Fall River.
 Mrs. w. N Cowell of Woodbridge is visiting Milford friends.
 MT. and Mrs. William Chadderton have returned from Philadelphia.
 D. s. Whitcomb is painting the wag- ons belonging to the Milford Ice conn pany.
 On Sunday morning at the First church the Rev. MT. Morse will preach on What Is Needful in Order That God and Man May Rejoice?" and in the eve- ming on "rhe Laws of Growth"
 At Plymouth church Sunday there will be preaching at 10:30; subject, "The Appeal to Experience" Vesper service at 4:3O with sermon. Y. P. S. c. K. at 5: 30; subject, What is Gods Due?''
 At the Methodist church Sunday there will be preaching at 1o:3O by Rev T. J. Langols; subject, Service for Christ" Evening service at 7:30; subject, "A Patch Upon an Old Garment" Sunday school at noon.
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WI LING FOED.

At the annual meeting of St. Paul's parish Thursday evening the following 1 officers were elected: l Senior Warden-Benjamin Hall l Junior warden-W. N. Mix. ] Clerk-R. D. Perkins. | Collector and treasurer-Marshall K. | Thomas.
 Vestrymen-C. H. Tibbits, Andrew J. | Smith, Sllas N Edmonds, F, Hale, Ros- | well D. Perkins, Edward M. Johnson, Bryant A. Treat, J. w. Hodgetus, H. H. Walker S. Williams, w. Hodgkinson, John H. Francis, c. A. Harrison, Mar shall K. Thomas, c. B. Terrell, w. N. Whitaker, H. Hirons. Musical director-C. H. Tibbits. Delegates to diocesan convention Henry Hirons, s. Williams; alternates, G. D. Hall, John H. Francis. The new road west of Greenslit's on the west side of the town win be opened to the public next week. Yesterday In the superior court in New Haven divorce was granted to Mrs Elizabeth q. Heineman from John Heineman of Wallingford and permis- sion was given her to change her name
 
 Hartford was counsel for Mrs. Heine- man.
 Fredericl, Nettleton, formerly of this town, will be married to young lady in Waterbury May 1.
 This afternoon the golf tournament for the President Munson cup will be held.
 William l. Todd. Louis A. Northrop and Richard Talbot have been summon ed as jurors to serve at the criminal term of the common pleas court in New Haven.
 Company Ks figure of merit for March was 95.69, being third in the brigade.
 Way Down East" will be the attrac- tion in the opera house this evening. The play will be given here with great cast, superb scenery and mountings, all the mechanical effects and appurte- nances so noticeable in the metropolitan production. It is safe to say that this play will be sure to repeat the success that was chronicled on Its former visit early in the present season.
 The body of Hugh Quigley, who died In the Cheney hospital in New Haven of lockjaw, was brought here on the 12.35 train yesterday for burial.
 Dr. Carmalt of New Haven was here in consultation with Dr. Russell yester- day over the case of J. Atwater Hall.
 George Gardner has a pair of badly burned hands the result of his success full efforts in putting out q fire that started at his home on Washington street. A couch caught fire and only by his prompt action was serious fire averted.
 The funeral of Hugh Quigley, jr., will be held Monday morning from the Holy Trinity church.
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RECEPTION AT MEIGS & co.

Throngs Visited the New Quarters of the Popular Firm Last Night. A reception was rendered by Meigs & Co. in their new store last night 10 the people of New Haven, and dur ing the receiving hours. from 7:30 un- til 10 o'clock, the mammoth home was crowded with visitors who not only enjoyed seeing one of the largest. pret- tiest and best equipped clothing houses in the state with everything entirely new in it, but were also treated to some beautiful music, rendered by Guilford's full orchestra of fifteen pieces, which played almost continually during the evening.
 Mrs Meigs, in one of the prettiest selections of the evening, accompanied Leader Guilford, who rendered beau- tiful fantasia by Tershack, on the flute Leader Guilford is the leading f1utist of Connecticut, and at the conclusion of the solo he was heartily applauded
 The floral decorations in the big store were beautiful, probably the most striking piece being a large horseshoe four feet high, made up almost entirely of the famouse Mrs. Thomas w. Law SOn plIlkS 4He 5ill WttS ITOIl the mousse $. w. Loomis & O., of Boston, On large red ribbon in golden letters was the word Success" The piece at- tracted considerable attention, and is of s. W. Loomis & Co. of Boston. On a able one. MT. Lines, of the firm of E. P. Best & Go. presented Mr. Meigs with a. beautiful horseshoe of pinks and white roses. At the face was a solid stand of red pinks set off with white roses. In one of the windows was an immense basket of azalias, the gift of Hawley, Folsom & Rouninus of Bos- ton.
 Champion & Co. furnished about fifty
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MEETING OF THE BOX TRUST.

The directors of the National Folding Box and Paper company held a meet ing at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Manhattan hotel, New York. Some friction has existed between MT Benton of this city, who is manager and treas urer of the company, and the other di rectors This was discussed yesterday. It was stated before the meeting that no action would be taken regarding MT Benton's retirement. It is expect ed, however, that an agreement regard ing his resignation will be reached be- fore the next monthly meeting.
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palms that were tastefully placed about the store. Handsome bouquets of pinks and roses were received from T. F. Mulln, J. Adler, C. H. Nelson of North Graf ton, Mass, and others,
 Hackett Carhart & Co. of New York presented Meigs & Co. with two hand some counter mirrors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-28

She-We're going to organize soci- ety.
 He-What? Daughters of the Revo- lution?
 She--Oh, no; it's only going to be sewing circle. with little gossip if we want it.
 He--Ah, Daughters of the Revolution, Is it?-Detroit Free Press
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ucOME OIIT OE IF y

The Come Out of It" puzzle, the very latest one out, is one of the best put on the market for some time. A well known business man recently lost four suppers by failing to do it in a given time. It can be got only at Pease's.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-28

ALL1NG-In Tyler City, April 26th, at 930 p. m., J. Shelden filling, aged 6S years and months.
 Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 20. 1a0R at 2:So p. m. from his late resi- dence, Tyler City. TAYL0R-In this city, April 27th, Marshall E. Taylor, aged 65 years. Funeral services at his late home, 80 Spring street, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. Interment in Brattleboro Vt.
 CAPELESS--In In this city, April 27 at II: 20 p. h., at her late residence, 62 Wooster street, Mrs. Catherine Capeless, in the 27th year of her age. Notice of funeral hereafter.
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FOR RENT.

ON Elm street, near Church street, desir- able for ladies' modes parlors, or physi- cian's residence. F. S. WARD,
 ap21 1t S1 Church street.
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aHaanIs.

one cent word for each insertion. nve cents a word for full week. ssve1 times.
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FOR RENT.

FOR KENT, HALF house, 10GH Bradley street, seven rooms, $12O0. Lower floor, 64 James street. seven rooms, $14O0 Small store, TAT State street, $12.00. Brick factory, 521-525 Grand avenue, 60 by 100, $75.00. JOHN E. HEALEY, ap10 If TAT State street,
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FIRST CLASS dwelling, No. 241 Columbus avenue, ten rooms, all modern improve ments Rent per month $50.
 CHAS. T. CANNON, Agent, ap26 1t 7o2 Chapel street.
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FOR RENT
FOI, SALE AT A BARGAIN.

TOIE MI I'M n II " ISlk It0AINs TENEMENT house, 514 Congress avenue; two-family house, corner Fitch and Dyer streets, Westviile; unfinished houses on Quinnipiac avenue, Fair Haven; small payment, balance at per cent.
 ap7 21t H. c. ROWE & co.
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For Sale.

!. magnificent Summer home, located on the Sound midway between New Haven and New London.
 The house is elegantly built, large rooms. finished throughout with mahogany, oak and other handsome woods. Tile bath. rooms, appointed with all modern conven- fences. Electricity and gas lighted, and heated by steam.
 There Is a large barn fitted up with all the latest improvements. The grounds con- tain 17 acres extending to the waters edge and laid out with stone walks and drives
 This property cost the owner a great deal of money and will be sold for less than One-half its cost.
 For further particulars apply to F. G. WHITMOKE, TOO Main Stree
 apr i'm HARTFORD, CONN.
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 New London Shipping.
 New London, April 27. = Arrived-Schrs Northern Light. Bangor; Mary r, Pike, N. I. for Passport; Samuel Lewis, Calais; On ward, (Br.) St, Johns for Norwich; Alice Maud, (Br.) N. Y. for St. Johns. Sailed Schrs James A. Stetson, Prov. for N. Y.: Sunlight. Norfolk; Benjamin F. Poole, Bal timore for N r.; tug Gertrude, with one barge bound, west.