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Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
AMONG THE RUINS OF GREECE.

Athens to Olympia with Prof. R. H. Mather of fAmherst-Temple of Zues and Mount Olympia.
 "Athens to Olympia" was the subject of an illustrated lecture by Prof. R. H. Mather of Amherst college in the Court of Common Pleas room last evening.
 The first impression of Athens, he said, was that the acropolis was not very high, the streets very narrow and dirty and the hills were bare of vegetation. Still, the city is throbbing with energetic, prosperous life, the people are wide awake and as curious and hospitable, as those whom Sophocles and Plato knew. The atmosphere, besides being very clear, has delicate violet cast.
 On the way to Olymphia, Corinth is per- haps the most obliterated of all the old cities of Greece. The acropolis and citadel is still there, but all else is gone. It is 8 striking picture of ancient cities doomed them by the sensuality of it's people and now by the havoc of earthquakes It's fortress was never taken out by treachery or surprise.
 Mycenae is famous for the prehistoric relics and remains of agamemnon. Articles of gold, found with bodies there have amount ed to $50, 900 in valne.
 From Tripolitz there are no roads, and the journey is made on horseback along bridIe paths worse than those of semi -bsrbarous periods. The theater of Megalopolis is the largest in Greece. Andritzen is temple in high hollow of the mountain where there was formerly an altar to Apollo. The land is barren and the people forlorn and saualid,
 Olympia is a spot of most intense interest. for here the Greeks held their national games for more than thousand years. The great tenn pie of Zem is one of the most impressive ruins in all Greece. Its order is Doric and it's walls are of limestone. The temples out. side of Athens are seldom of marble. The chief products of Olympia are entrants. which are shipped to England and known to us as English entrants. They are packed in barrels by the bare feet of the natives.
 The Greek civilization stands before the world as one of beauty but without purity. It was developed superiority, while the present condition is plagarized, a civilization from without. Yet some hold that the old l type of ancient Greek may be revived.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
THE CONCERT

At Calvary Baptist Church Last Even-
 The concert last evening by the choir of the Calvary Baptist church was one of the most interesting musical events of the sea- son. The choir, consisting of Miss Gaffney, soprano. Mrs. Blinn, alto, MT. Langdale, tenor, and MT. Adams, bass, was assisted by Miss Charlotte Russell, elocutionist, of this city, Ar. W. H. Rieger, tenor, and MT. E. F. Bushnell, baritone, both of New York city. MT. George F. Robinson was the musical di- rector. Mir. Riegsr more than fulfilled the expectation of the audience, and the selec- tion of his own composition entitled, 'Can you then love another, Twas most enthusiasti- eally received, and he was obliged to respond to an encore. His voice was very smooth and upon the high notes was remarkably clear and strong. MT. Bushnell was at his best, and rendered his selections in a highly creditable manner. In response to an encore for eThe Three Singers" he sang ''The Cal. vary" to the unmistakable delight of the en- tire audience.
 Miss Tilden's selections were very favora- ply received and she showed herself to be thorough elocutionist. Her actions and ges- lures were very natural and graceful. Her conception of Robert Bulwer Lytton's "Aux Italiens, /" was excellent.
 Mrs. Blinn was even in better voice than usual, but it is hardly necessary to remark up- on her singing, as she has by constant prac- tice and careful cultivation of her voice es- tablished herself in the front rank of alto singers.
 By special request Miss Gafney and Mr. Rieger sang the duet which was so favorably received in Bridgeport last week.
 Each of the ladies were recipients of sev- eral beautiful floral tributes from their friends. The concert was remarkably suc- cessful in every detail. The church was well filled by very appreciative audience.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
FOR PARNELL AND IRELAND.
The Grand Meeting at the Hyperfor Next SundaY-A Blg Event-Many Pronfmanf Rmaak kara

The Grand Meeting as the Hyperion Next SundaY-A Blg Event-Many Prominent speakers.
 meeting of citizens under the auspices of the united Irish societies of New Haven will be held at the Hyperion next Sunday evening in aid of the Parnell defense fund. It is St. Patrick's night and one of the most elaborate and notable events in the history of Irish societies of this city is anticipated. Mayor Peck will preside at the meeting. The oity has been divided into districts.
 and committee has been appointed to solicit
 subscriptions in all parts for the grand occa-
 sion. A collection will also be taken at the
 meeting to swell the amount. It will be one
 of the most rousing meetings of the season. An orchestra of fifteen pieces will furnish music for the occasion. The chairman of the committee is Dennis O'Reilley and he is push ing the arrangements with his usual activity and rare executive talent, ably aided by his assistants.
 Similar meetings are being held in all parts of the country to swell the defense fund of Parnell, and no doubt New Haven will com- pare very favorably with other cities in the elaborate extent of its support.
 1ne prominent men who will address Sun- rays pig meeting are Hon. Robert J. Vance. T0 1on. '0nn A. Tthbits, Hon. W o. Robinson, speakers. 0'--oA '.os uon'
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
THE WATER COMPANY.

Their New Reservoir Ous i'm old
 WoOdbrIdge-AL Large Force at Work.
 The New Haven Water company have a large force of men at work on their new reservoir in Woodbridge. It is situated at the junction of Sargent's brook and West river, at bridge on the Woodbridge turnpike near the old Woodbridge cement works. The work of cleaning up the ground is nearing completion and in a few days the construc- ton of the big dam will be commenced. The pond will have depth of about forty feet. The Water company do not expect to utilize this supply until 1890, as the reservoir will have to remain filled about year before using in order to let the bottom settle and the water become purified. The water is said to be of very superior quality.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
OPERA HOUSE.

The Grand was we'll filled last night, which shows that the May Howard Burlesque company is great favorite in this city. There will be a matinee to-day.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
WOOD vIoLKr AGAIN TELLS.

MT. E. B. Worrell Lectures 10 Another
 Large Audience of Ladies at the Hy-
 peri0n.
 The audience which greeted Mir. E. B. Wor- rell at the Hyperion Theater yesterday after noon was even larger than that which lis. tened to MT. Worrell's remarks when he gave his last lecture in this city. Almost every seat on the lower floor was occu pied, and many were in the galleries. The audience was composed wholly of ladies, who listened with much attention to what MT. Worrell said about food adulteration. He spoke of the many ways in which these adulterations were accomplished and dwelt especially up- on the noticeable freedom of Burnett's ex- tracts from these impurities. Since his last lecture, he said, an enormous amount of Bur nett's goods had been introduced into this city and that Burnett's extracts could now be procured at every frst-class store.
 At the close of MT. Worrell's remarks each lady was given little bottle of Burnstt's wood violet. This delighted the fair listeners almost as much as Ar. Worrelrs entertaining talk, and many were the little hands which were held out to get as many as they could of the coveted bottles of wood violet.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

Routine Work Done by That Body
 Last Night.
 Johnson T. Platt asked the board of pub lie works last night to harden Bradley street from Orange street to Whitney avenue. No action was taken.
 Coroner Mix wanted George street har- dened as far as Elliott. The board ordered that the first work done this spring be that of hardening George street from College street to Day street.
 City Engineer Hill presented plans for the new Rock Lane bridge over Mill river, to cost $10,000.
 The hearing on the layout of street from Winchester avenue to West drive, 8 contin- uation of Mansfield street, will be held on April 17th.
 The board was of the unanimous opinion that hereafter none of it's members shall afix their signatures to petitions for seW- ers
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
THE ATHLETIC ' BETTING

At the Arm0ry-Pr0gfamme for This Evening and TO-Morrow Night-Fea. tures of the Coming C0nteses-Names of Contestants. The officers of the Second regiment and the members of the Yale Athletic association
 have been very busy at the armory in prep aration for the athletic entertainment that will be held this evening and tomorrow eve-
 ming. Elevated seats have been arranged on the sides of the armory and in the front gal- lery. The doors will be open this evening at o'clock, entertainment to commence at 8 o'clock. The following is the programme for this evening: Fencing, open to Yale men only. ment only Tug-of;war, open to Second regiment only Mile run, handicap. open to Second regiment Bayonet race, open to an Nile walk, handicap, open to Second regiment
 Fifty yards dash, open to officers of Second regi- Half mile, reller skating race open to Second
 ., Final university contests in high jump and put Half mile race, open to Yale men only. Gus Longstesn and J. M Eckers of com pany B are to compete on the horizontal bar. The following tug of war teams are en- tered: Company K of Wallingfo1d, the City Guards team, and team from Company I of Meriden. The Blues tug of war team is entered, but may not compete, as Shields, the anchor of the team, is suffering with felon on his finger. The contests in the mile run are Wells of the Light Guard and Liversidge of Company K. Blake, Liversidge and Mattram of Com. psny K, Doherty of Company D, Hunt of Company E, and J. J. O'Brien, of Company c are to be competitors in the mile walk. The following are entered in the officers race: Captain LaBarnes and Lieutenants Nor ton and Hall of Company K, Quartermaster Duffy and Captain Welles. Hunt of Company E and Kapeler of Com pany D are the competitors in the roller skating contest. All others who entered are barred. Among the seventeen entries in the race for Yale men are the following: Harmar go, Robinson go, A.A.U. champion 75 yards in- door runner, and J. P. Lloyd, who is one of the best runners in the university. The following is the programme for to- morrow evening: 40 yards handicap Running high jump, handicap. Mile walk, handicap.
 Potato race, scratch. 50 yards dash, handicap
 Putting the shot, handicap.
 Mile run, handicap. 220 yards hurdle race, handicap Tug-of-war, scratch.
 Obstacle race, scratch.
 The City Guard tug g-of-war team, the team
 from Company K, the Yale team, the West
 Side team from New York and the Manhattan
 Athletic team are entered.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 Matchless letter files at Dorman's.
 nequalled-Bruseelse soap.
 Every lady should wear Royal shoes.
 Miss Jennie Cook of Meridsn is visiting friends in this city.
 When dissatisfied with all other cigars try Heublein's ElegAntes.
 Used everywhere; it is bound to give sat- isfaction. We mean Brussels soap.
 Bridgeport's charity ball netted $186.75 to be divided among five organizations.
 J. E. Durand of Meriden started on his trip to the Bermuda Islands yesterday morn ing.
 Mrs. W. W. Jones of this city is visiting her mother, Mrs. Webster Buckingham, oi Meriden.
 The Rev. c. E. Woodoock, rector of Christ church, Ansonia, preached in St. Andrew. church last night.
 Twenty citizens from Meriden and New Britain leave to-day for Kearney, Neb. ,where they expect to locate.
 The told leather man" passed through Fairfield yesterday. He appeared very weak, but positively refused assistance.
 William c. Smith. superintendent of she fire alarm telegraph, has placed private box at Fresenius' brewery. The new box is numbered 153.
 City Clerk Higgins of Hartford, who has been in poor health for some time suffering from rheumatism, left this week for the Hot Springs, Arkansas.
 George W. Cable, the distinguished seuth- ern writer, reads from his own works in Hartford in fbo v,oonIa,S oourmo of fha Cou+b Baptist church tonight.
 / Those members of the Young Mems Repub- ican club who are interested in forming a social organization will meet in room No. II, Insurance building, this evening.
 The Consolidated road has just received 20 of the 100 handsome frieght cars ordered by the road. The 100 cars will cost $60, 900 and will be run on the fast freight between New York and Boston. They are painted dark olive and are lettered in white.
 Probably no man in Ansonia enjoyed the trip to Hartford on Wednesday more than did Frederick Holbrook, who had not visited that city before in thirty-6ve years. The change to him was great as there was scarce- ly landmark that was recognizable.-Senti- nel.
 MT. Wilson Waddingham of West Haven is in Kansas City. The rumor that he was making any special effort to sell his palatial mansion in West Haven is without founda- tion, and New Haven is to be congratulated in view of the fact that he will continue his home here. His daughter snI her husband, Hon. William H. Law, aEJ contemplating | making visit of some dug Ation to New Ha- ven this spring. Mrs. J. c. Kinney f Hartford, president of the ConnecticnA Indian association, and Mrs. Willisn Thompson, one of the officers | of at Association, were in Philadelphia yes terday attending the graduating exercises of I the Women's Medical college. to witness the l graduation of Miss Susan La Flesche, the I Omaha maiden who has been assisted I through the college by the association. An elegant basket of cut flowers was sent to pr. ! Susan La Flesche by Mrs. James G. Batter son.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
A Loss TO EAST HAVEN.
Death of Ex-Selscsman 0. B. ThomF

Death of Ex-Selectman Q. B. ThomP-
 son.
 MT. o. B. Thompson, for many years a re- spected resident of East Haven, died at his residence there about o'clock yesterday morning. MT. Thompson, at the time of his death, was 72 years of age. During the greater part of his life he had been promi- nent in public affairs connected with the town, and had held the office of selectman for number of terms. He was the first select man elected from East Haven after it was annexed to the town of New Haven. He leave wife but no children. Ht was msm- Der of Christ church, East Haven. The fun eral will be held on Saturday from his late residence.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
Christopher Langley,s Device.

Christopher Langley, who has charge of the plumbing and steam fitting department of the New Haven Clock company, and who for sixteen years was foreman of steamer 4, has applied for patent for a device which he calls ''shut off," It is like a clamp. which will be used on 8 fire hose and can be put into service when hose bursts. Thus 1t will not be necessary to shut down the engine, as new length of hose can be sub- stituted in short order without stopping the machine. Mir. Langley intends to submit a model for the inspection of the chief enei- neer
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
The Wheeler Case.

HARTFORD, March 14.-The demurrer in the case of E. s. Wheeler of New Haven was heard here to-day before Judge Andrews in the Superior court for obtaining money un- der false pretenses from the Phoenix, Meroan- tile and Charter Oak banks. The arguments lasted throughout the day. MT. Wheeler was present with his counsel, John W. filling, Charles Perkins and Prosecuting Attorney Eggleston of Hartford, Mr. Eggleston having been retained by MT. Wheeler before he was appointed State official Charles w. Cole and A. W. Hyde looked after the interests of the hanks
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
Returned From south A America.

MT. J. A. Dockendorf and wife, nee Miss Lillie Horton of this city, have returned from Mir. Dockendorf's home in South America and are now stopping with Mrs. Dockendorf's family on Orange street. They will remain in this city about three months and are un- decided whether they will return to South America or remain in the United States for some time longer.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15

Athens to Olympia With Prof. R. H. Mafher of fAmherst-Temple of Zues and Mount Olympia.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
Conmittee on Sauarea.

Aldermen Gilhuly and Clerkin and ex- Corporation Counsel DriscoH appeared before yored converting the vacant plot at the junc- tion of Franklin and State streets into pub lic park.
 Parties also favored the extension of Clin- ton park and the placing of a pump on Joce- lyn Square.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
Death of the Widow of the Late rsen.
 mAnk Hofehkx~M

Mrs. Lucy A. Hotchkiss, died at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. c. J. Monson, yesterday morning. She was eighty years and two weeks old. Mrs. Hotchkiss was born in Cumberland, R. l., in 1909. Her husband who died in 1883, was a noted in- ventor. His principal inventions were the trip hammer and the diamond rock drill used in boring the Hoosac tunnel. He was also a well known builder having constructed 100 houses in the fourth ward.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
The Oldest and Largest Piano Manu.
 TuFers In the World.

No. 76, 72O is the number of the beautiful chickeIing mahogany upright received at 1,07s Chapel street and delivered yesterday. That this piano is a model of beauty and art istic excellence goes without saying. Its popularity has been 50 marked for the past few years, nearly three-fourths of the entire production of the Messrs. Chickering & Sons enormous factory, which is said to be one third larger than any other in the world, is devoted to this style. The variety on exhibi- tion at the new store l ,078 Chapel street em- braces all their new styles in fancy woods, and the prices are very reasonable.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
NE w HAVEN, CONN.
Friday, March IS, 1889.
JEW ADyERTIsEMENTs FoR To.T

 Art Sale-At Cutters Articles of Association-Price, Lee q Adkins Co. Ass8ssment Notice-Board of Compensation. Assessment Notice-Board of Compensation. Flour-Breadway Cash Store. For ReHt-House-H. F. Hoadley. For Rent-Houses224 Grown Street. For Rent-Rooms-48L Lyon Street. For Gale-House-105 Shelton Avenue. Groceries-C. D. Hart & Go. Horses-W. L.. Mitchell, Bridgeport. Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists'. Improve Your Memory-Prof Loisette. Laundrying-New Haven Steam Laundry. Lost ost-Pocketbook-ThisO Oniee. Meeting-Board of Councilmen. Probate Notice-Estate of Ellis B. Fowler Pigs in Clover-W. J. Atwater & Go. Pianos-107 Chapel Street. Parnell Defense Fund-Meeting at Hyperion. Something New-S. H. Street G Co. Special Announcement-Gilbert Jerome. Stocks For SaIe-Bunnell & Scranton. Warmers Safe Cure-At Druggists. Wanted-Rooms-P. O. Box 3Sl. Wanted-Drumnaer-P. O. Box 576. wanted-Ceok-613 Chapel Street. Wanted-Lady Agents-Room % Tontine Hotel. Wanted-Nan-69C Church Street. Wanted-Trimmer-Sh Sinner, Grand Avenue Wanted-Lady or Gentlemen-1,O78 Chapel Street. Wanted-S -Situation-J. L., This OGlce.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
About CutIer,s Art Sale,

:. My special sale of art goods at the uniform olscount ot 20 per cent. closes with this week. shall have special bargains to offer hereaf- ter. Possibly I may next week sell few hundred dozens of plain, engraved and cut glass tumblers at very low prices, as I have just received large lot that should have ar- rived from Belgium before the holidays. No tice my advertisements.
 m1o St EvARTs CUTLER
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
A Raua5h1o w.-

w oufd use Kemp's BaIsam for the throat and lungs. It is curing more cases of coughs. colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup and ali throat and lung troubles than any other med icine. The proprietor has authorized any druggist to give you 8 sample bottle free to convince you of the merit of this great reme- da. Large bottles 50c and S1 d&W
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
In Bridgeport.

A new paper was born and christened in Bridgeport yesterday. It is called the Press, and the editor and publisher, Frank A. Bragg, says the paper has circulation of 2,000 and that he will try to make it wel- come twice a month
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
s15.OOO Resldenca.

Allen & Tyler have prepared plans and let contracts for handsome $15,0O0 residence on Trumbull street for William J. Comstock. It is to be of brick and brownstone, two stories and attic, and finely equipped throughout.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
Auother OIa Vetar.n

The funeral of Daniel McGuinis of Nauea- tuck, who died yesterday morning, aged 70, will be held next Sunday afternoon. Mir. McGuinis was veteran who served in the First Connecticut Heavy Artillery during the war. He worked 40 years for the G. M R. Shoe Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
A Faster Called.

WATERBURY, March 14.-At a meeting of the First Universalist society of Meriden Rev. W. s. Perkins was called to the pastorate of the church. A new church is spoken of in the near future.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
InsrantIv KtIlea-

Captain Joseph Porter, of Noank, while
 crossing the Providence and Stonington rail- rord bridge at that place last evening, was
 struck and instantly killed by west bound train. He was seventy years old,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
HandsSewed.

Ladies' handmade waukenphast button boots. the best quality, only $5 this season. we carry ten different makes of ladies' wau- kenphast button this trade.
 ml4 6t WALLACE B. EENN & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
A NEW A ABODE,

The Stratford Hermftss Change of
 Quarters.
 Thomas Quigley, the Stratford hermit, has selected new abode since his cave was burn ed the other night. He has selected a spot among the rocks about two miles from St. Michaels cemetery in Stratford. The locality is we'll adapted for hunting and fishing and is much frequented by snakes. In his new quarters he proposes to have two apartments, one for his own use and the other for the snakes which he intends to capture