Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-14
Public Accommodation.

 f Mills grocery store. MT. Mills with orce of clerks immediately set to work and feared a passage way, which was much ap- 'reeiated by passers by.
 People all along were very accommodating o pedestrians If they saw one going along who looked tired they never hesitated to in- Tite him in to rest. Many availed them selves of these kindnesses
 PFecauGIOn Against Fire.
 Chief Hendrick, the wise and prudent of icial as he is, as soon as the snow became 80 deep as to render it utterly useless te attempt to use horses on the fire apparatus got ready sIeighs in which long coils of hose were placed and huge drag ropes attached for the men to man. The entire force of call men together with the permanent men were or dered on duty, and every precautionary measure used to guard against the terrible Another measure, which was an excellent one made by the fire officials, was the placing of lengths of hose and lad ders at the Boardman building, the Exchange building, Barker 6 McDonalds stables on Court street and at the City Hall. Watchers were being kept at all the houses by 8 detail of men in relays. The ut most vigilance is being observed during this trying ordeal. 5's engine was ordered to take care of everything the east side of Mill river and the other engines would take care of the city side. Superin- tendent Smith had a large force of men at work all day repairing the broken wires on the fire alarm circuits and before night all the boxes had been tested and pronounced in perfect working order.
 It was sight which many watched from the windows with great interest to see the stalwart fremen "playing horse" and drag ging the big sled on which were the supplies of hose to be left at important points in the center to guard against fire. The weight of the hose they were dragging was three-quar- ters of ton and the men-twenty in num- Der (stalwarts) had tough time of it drag ging the stuff to it's destination.
 Special Caution From Chief Hendrick.
 Chief Hsndrick wishes to caution the pub lie in regard to heating apparatus around buildings and to fires in any place left ex- posed.
 Eight Hundred HYdrants to be Shov.
 elIed Out.
 There are some eight hundred hydrants in the city and it will take ten days at the out side to shovel them out.
 The Worst.
 The chi@ said last night that this storm was the worst he ever experienced since he became chief twenty-three years ago, and +ha hao IT. .. instance in the history of the New Haven fire department when the horses have not been available
 Chief BolImau.
 Chief of Police Bollman notified Chief Hendrick of the hearty and prompt cooper ation of the police which may be expected at all times in response to any fire alarms Details at the Various Steamer Houses.
 Twenty-six men are constantly on duty al the house of steamer 9 and hook and ladder 1 on Artisan street, and from twelve to four teen men at each of the other houses. This force will be continued until travel is re. stunned. Meals are furnished at neighborine restaurants for members of the department who live any distance from their respective ~ men at the quarters. At the final test fol the night at o'clock last evening everything was reported in perfect working order fol the night.
 Snow BOund1n Town
 There are about forty persons from stalled trains, including Miss Naude Banks of tht Joan of Arc combination which played at the New Haven Opera House last week, stopping at the Elliott House. Miss Banks wa: obliged to cancel an engagement at Walling ford Monday night and Bridgeport lest night The hotel is filled to overhowing. large number being turned away, unable to fine accommodations.
 BeguiIed the Time With a Musicale
 A fine musicale, recitations, etc., was got ten up by ex-Alderman Simon B. Shoningel and wife. who is fine musician, regular boarders at the Elliott, Miss Banks and number of others, last evening, for the bene- fit of the guests, which was highly enjoyed A number of gentlemen indulged in pool tournament in the Elliott House billiard rooms last night and managed to pass very pleasant evening.
 Blinds Blown or.
 A number of blinds were blown off the west side of the Elliott House Monday night and one of them crashed through the dining room window and broke things into atoms besides soaring the guests who were at sup. per.
 Condensed MILK.
 Owing to the inability of the milk peddlers to get around large quantity of condeneed milk was gold by the local grocers. The Erastus Corning Arrives - ITO
 Leave for New York To-Night-The
 Starfn and she New Haven.
 The steamer Erastus Corning arrived at Belle dock yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. She had & remarkable experience, one which the passengers will never forget. The boat left New York Sunday night at o'clock. She had not proceeded far when the storm became furious, and she put in in the vicinity of Fort Schuyler. The boat lay there while. the storm increased in force. It was with the greatest difficulty that the boat The waves lashed themselves to the upper deck, and the wind swayed the boat to and fro with such force that it seem- o0 dS Ao II WOuAU SO OA ASo 5ANS' AAO okA chors wore hardly heavy enough, and great credit is due Captain Spoor for his good judgment in keeping the vessel from being demolished, The boat remained there thirty six hours. There were twenty passengers on board, who amused themselves as best they could under the circumstances, playing whist, penuck1e, etc., and reading. They had plenty to keep them from hunger. They were in a great state of excitement for many hours The anchors were finally hoisted yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, and even then it was difficult for the boat to make much headway But the brave men in charge of her got her at last safely into the harbor here.
 No boat left Belle dock last night None has left the dock since the storm began. The Corning will leave for New York tonight at twelve o'clock.
 The steamer John H. H.Starin, which left New Haven Sunday night and which it was sup posed had not got outside of the harbor by morning, is now thought to be all ,afe in New York. That is what Agent Conk- in thinks.
 Railroad Travel at a SGandstill.
 f'Not train has been moved since yester- lay. Everything is tied up and travel has