The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-03
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
PROPOSED SEPdRATE JUKJSDFC
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1t is Opposed by Few and Wanted by Many-12o Graves Decorated Memorial day-Other Matters.


 day-other Matters.
 The proposed separate Jurisdiction for the A. o. U. w. of this state is re- ceiving considerable attention from the members of the order in this vicinity. The members are not of one opinion, some favoring, others opposing cutting lose from the Massachusetts jursdic- ton under which the New England in- terests have prospered so we'll. Grand Supervisor Leigh opposes the proposi- ton, believing that Connecticut Work men should continue to avail of the larger resources, rather than to exper- iment with smaller jurisdiction. The large membership of East Rock lodge will watch the determination of the matter with interest. It has appoint ed a committee to confer With the other lodges on the subject. There will be a conference this evening.
 The ringing of the alarm No. 47 for a slight fire in the rubber shop Satur- day afternoon caused considerable un- easiness here until 1t was known that the fire was insignificant There are many workers of this shop residing here and any serious disaster to the works would be matter of much re- gret. The ringing of the alarm recall ed the destructive fire at the works which occurred over twenty years ago.
 One hundred and twenty-nine graves Of soldiers and sailors in Fair Haven Union cemetery were decorated Memo- rial day; eleven of the graves were of soldiers of other wars than the rebel lion.
 The only Fair Haven Sunday school to participate in the memorial exercises on the green was the Ferry street church Sunday school, which turned out seventy-f1ve strong.
 Many people bought coal last winter at $6.5O per ton, and do not care to re- peat the experiment the coming winter. By purchasing in the summer they could have saved nearly $2 per ton. Many laid in their winter coal last month so as to save themselves from a rise in price. Twenty-Five cents was added to the price Saturday, and fur ther increase in price is threatened.
 It is reported that quite number of eastbound oyster vessels are wealth
  ing five schooners which loaded in this harbor. It is said there has been con- siderable loss of oysters this season by i reason of detention in transportation ! to Providence river beds where they | are being laid down.
 It is feared that Captain Alexander s. Bickford of the schooner Wideawake has been drowned in the harbor, as he 1,a ref1, Jox ha schooner came here to load oysters for Welldeet. Mass.
 The annual business meeting of the borough of Fair Haven East will be held at the engine house this evening at o'clock. Reports of the treasurer and tax collector will be presented, and 5 tax laid for the ensuing year. It is understood there is no special busi- ness to be considered.
 With only nine clear days in May vegetation has not thrived in this vicin- ity. Grass has grown freely, but many of the garden seeds have routed in the ground requiring replanting in many cases. Various predictions are made for the present month. Some say 1t will be a cold, wet June, and others predict almost tropical heat before July l. But Tn weather VagarleS the month cannot make a bigger record than May, it would seenl
 It would seem to be rather cool weather to go in swimming, but bath ing in the Quinnipiac river has already begun. Not many are risking a chill in the cold waters of the stream, 1t is true, but one evening last week three young fellows were disporting them selves in the water above Quinnipiac drawbridge and two swan across the river. It is not believed, however, their example will be followed to any great extent, just yet. l