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Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
IT WAS A FINE SUCCESS.
A Few Words About the Hen Hu Entertainment and a Few Abou SsRan SRa

A Few Words About she Ben Hur
 Entertainment and a Few About
 ssBen She.,,
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 "Ben Hur" at the Hyperion Tuesday night was great success socially and financially and the Fairbank mission and Dwight Place church are both to be congratulated. The money proceeds go to benefit mission work. The Fairbank mission takes it's name from Miss Fairbank, formerly teacher of class in the Sunday school of Dwight Place church and who is now the wife of Rev. MT. Hume the missionary who was returned to mission work in India after that famous 'tfuture pro- bation controversy" which excited national and almost worldwide attention in Protestant theological circles. Such 8 rush to buy seats as was witnessed at the advance sale for "Ben Hur" was never surpassed in the his- tory of church entertainments in New Haven and some assert that it put the demand for Booth and Barrett seats in the shade. The whole house was sold in short order and dis appointed ones who got left were numerous. Perhaps "Ben Hur" will be repeated. I know many who are clamering for it. This is written wholly by an outsider. And by the way, speaking of "Ben Hur," how about the following from the Chicago Times and reproduced in last Sundays New York Tri- bune about "Ben She?"
 He Wanted ssBen she.,,
 had occasion to visit McClurs's book house to- day with gentleman who was making accessions to his library; In the rounds the salesman turned to me and asked:
 'Do you know of book called Ben Shef'"
 said did not.
 "A man came in here the other day." continued the salesman, "and asked for Ben She I asked the name of the author and he had forgotten. told him had never heard of it."
 " It has been out for many years said the GUS toner, and have read many favorable notices about it. '
 T referred the matter to our head man and he said he didn't know of any such book
 "tWel, you are fine house. said the customer. evidently disgusted.''
 About an hour after he had gone one of .our salesmen was heard to laugh. It was @ laugh that rattled the glass in the building. He had got out in the middle of the floor and held his sides. When he subsided and there had been half-dozen inquir ies as to the cause of his hilarity he said: That fellow meant Ben Hur. :"
 AeThPn yYaa all Ian0kad
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
About Animals.

As the Wallingford muskrats are building their houses higher than usual this season, unusual spring freshets are predicted.
 A wildcat weighing sixteen pounds and measuring, when stretched on 8 board, four feet from it's front to its hind paws, was on exhibition at the market of L.D. Clark & Son at New London yesterday. It was shot by Mir. Bradbury in that part of East Lyme known as Whistletown.
 Chipmunks have appeared. A sure evil denee of the near approach of spring.
 Stonington has new kind of rat which stole ride in schooner that recently came from Cape Horn. Twenty or thirty of them came in the vessel as samples and to inspect this country to see whether it will do. They landed at once, fell in with the New England seaboard rats, got acquainted and are now on good terms with them. The Cape Horn rat is an entirely new thing in North Ameri ca. He has very long ears, and extremely long tail and in every way is built on the liberal plan peculiar to the Patagonian fauna. It was surprise to Stonington that he fel- lowshiped with the native Norway rat. ss no other living thing will associate with Shat animal, which drove the old-fashioned black rat that was indigenous here forty miles back from the coast.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
PASSED AWAY.
The Late Mrs. Sophie E. Reif-Died al
 Good old Age.

The Late Mrs. Sophie E. Reif-Died at
 Good old Age.
 Mrs. Sophie E. Reif died at the residence of her son-in-law, MT. Edward Siegel, the manufacturer, No. il Hine Place, on Tuesday evening, at the age of 80 years and months. Deceased was very much beloved old lady, dear to the hearts of her children and other relatives on account of her many virtues She was tender and kind hearted, unselfsh and consistent Christian. She died quite suddenly, having been in her usual health until last Sunday, when she was stricken with paralytic attack which caused her death. She leaves one son, Mr. George 0. Reif, B Long wharf, and two daughters, Mrs. Siegel of Hine Place, and Mrs. Shelby of Oceana county, Michigan. Mrs. Smith hap pened to be in New Haven making visit, and all three of Mrs. Refs surviving children were with her in her last moments. She leaves children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to revere and cherish her memory. She was a member of the German Lutheran church, and Rev. Mr. Siebke Rill oficiate at the funeral, which takes place this afternoon
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
westville,s Prize Flight.

Barney KeeRan and Lynn Saunders, better known as "Smoky," the bootblack, had 6 fight with bare knuckles in Dickerman's barn in Westville yesterday morning. They got into dispute and decided to settle it in WestviIle. Both room at Mains on Church street, and it is said that Keegan refused to share bed with Saunders. John Bohan was made referee. The fight was awarded to Keegan. Neither men were around yes. terday, and it is said that they are both bsd- ly used up. A special artist who was on the spot gives details as follows:
 First round" Smoky" was knocked of his feet
 The second round opened with sparring and ended in favor of Smoky who was knocked over, falling on his back in the next round.
 In the fourth round "Smoky's" lip was badly cut.
 The fifth round ended with the men clinched, after which "Smoky" was out of breath.
 In the sixth round both men fought in close quarters, but as "Smoky" had not re- covered fully from the effects of the last round the bout ended in favor of Keegan. The seventh round ended the mill, as Smoky" was unable to come to the scratch, consequently the referee awarded the fight to Keegan.
 PRIZE FIGHT AT STAMFORD.
 The prize fight that was stated yesterday morning to come off near Stamford between Michael Cahill, of Norwalk, and Dorminick Fitzpatrick, New Jersey light weight, was side. Eleven rounds were fought and Cahill wOI
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Rrnka HIa Kae.

The son of Jacob Cornelius of 481 Chapel street, who was injured by truck day be- fore yesterday, is getting along nicely. He was riding on the truck, and while passing the corner of Wooster and Wallace streets attempted to jump off. In doing so his foot caught in the wheel and be was trown to the ground, breaking both bones of the leg just below the knee. Dr. Russell is attending him
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Delaware and New England.

Peach dealers will be interested in the fact that bill has been brought before the Della ware legislature for the formation of 8 con- tinuous all-rail route, avoiding the trans- shipment and terriage in New York city, for the transportation of peaches and berries from Delaware to Boston and other New England points. The title of the bill is s'An act to incorporate the Delaware and New England comr-"
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Oatarrh Cured.

A clergyman after years of suffering from that loathsome disease catarrh and vainly trying every known remedy at last found 8 recipe which completely cured and saved him from death. Any sufferer from this dreadful disease sending se1f-addressed stamped en- yelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence, S8 Warren street, New York city, will receive the recipe rec of charge. olS tn, th,s;veow
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
AFishtin sKing Williams

John Butcher and Walter Traber, became very unruly in "King Williams" den, No. 201 George street last night, and began to pound each other. Officer Bissell was at- tracted to the place and arrested the men. They were released on $50 bonds each, Will Hams going bonds for Traber and Jacob Schneider for Butcher
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
LAID AT REST.
The Funeral of Miss Marion Jamieso o
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Inc FUhef0I or WIBB MaFlOn J am1e on
 The funeral of the late Miss Marion Jamie son was held at o'clock yesterday after noon, at the residence of F. A. Baldwin, No. 29 Whalley avenue. Rev. Dr. George Bush nell oficisted. The scholars of Room 12, Gregory Street school, whom she has taught for the past year, attended in body. Among the many friends and teachers who were present were Superintendent of Schools s. T. Dutton, Principal George B. Hurd aud wife, Miss Harriett Gum of Room II, Greg ory Street school, Miss Wheeler of Room 9, Miss Andrews of Room 4, Miss Feutchwan- ger of Room and Miss Yang of Room 3. The remains were taken last vening to MiddletoWu for burial
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
FrIshfeneaA AWAY.

An attempt was made early yesterday morning to burglarize Mrs. Sarah A. Pierce's boarding house, corner of Chapel and Chest nut streets. They were frightened away. A window was pried open. It is believed that the burglars belong to the Planning" gang.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14

Ena Abandonment Lady in New Haven Remarked to friend the other day that she Knew Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs was superior remedy as it stopped her cough instantly when other cough remedies had no effect whatever. So to prove this and convince you of it's merit any druggist will give you sample bottle free. Large size 50c and $1. d&w
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
That T1red FeeIfng

Afiicts nearly everyone in the spring. The system having become accustomed to the braoing air of winter is weakened by the VI. warm days of the changing season, and read ny yields to attacks of disease. Hoods Sar
 saparilla is just the medicine needed. It tones and builds up every part of the body, and also expels all impurities from the blood.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
A OKNTENARIAN.

R1dgeAeld's Aged and Smart old
 Lady.
 Mrs. Susan Bailey of Ridge6eld became a centenarian on Tuesday, March 12: She was born and has always lived in the immediate vicinity of where she is now stopping. Mrs. Bailey has living five children, twenty three grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. Up to within five years she has read and sewed. At the age of 30 she could see to read or sew readily without the aid of glasses.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
RoS "Ns
 W.nr q nc E0a

Here are the finest American corsets made. They are equal if not better to the best im- ported corsets, and made to retail for SITS and $2 %; our sale price for any in this lot, 49c.
 Do not delay and miss this rare opportun- ity to buy corsets for one quarter their value.
 Memdel 6 Freedman.
 772 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
EHanins Social.

The monthly meeting of the IS. P. 0. O. was held at the house of Stanley Smith on Wooster street last evening and it was a very enjoyable affair. The after entertain ment included 8 collation., singing, recita- tions, etc. All departed well pleased with the exercises of the evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Thursday, March I4, 1889.
NEW ApvERTIsEMENTs FoR TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY. Annual Trade Sale-C E. Longley 6 Co. BPandreths s Pills-At Druggists'.
 Guticura Remedies-At Druggists'
 Easy House Shoes-Walace B. Fenn & Co. For Rent-House-S01 Chapel Street.
 For Rent-Room-859 Chapel Street. For Rent-Farm-250C Cedar Street. For Rent-Store, etc-157 Church Street. For Gale-Farm-J. s. Buell., Madison, Co., Great Sale-Mendel & Freedman. iGreene,s Nervura-At Druggists.
 Hand Sewed-Wallace B. Fenn & Co.
 Hand-Made Shoes-Wallace B. Tenn Co. Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists. Lots For Sale-Charles H. Webb.
 Lost-Dog-J. c. Hubinger, Elm Street. Perfection Johnny Cake Flour-Sold Everywhere Real Estate-George F. Newcomb. Spring Styles-George E. Dudley. Special Bargain Day-Mendel & Freedman Something New-Wallace B. Fenn q Go. Steerage Rates-GeOrge Downes & Son. Wanted-Tenements- Church Street. Wanted-Situation-32 Winter Street. Wanted-Situation-253 East Chapel Street. Wanted -Situation-41 Greene Street. Wanted-Situation-132 Franklin Street. Wanted-Situation-25 Collis Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
DoFscht Lodge.

delegation from Dorscht lodge No. of this city will attend the annual concert and ball of the Dorscht lodge No. of New York in that city Monday, March IS. Theodore Thomas will conduct the concert and the af- fair promises to be 8 grand success.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
IN WEST HAVEN.
Burglars Attack the Safe i'm Warmers Store-A Midnight Excttement-Re. vOlvers Fired by the Burglars.


 Store-A Midnight Excftement-Re. volvers Fired by the Burglars.
 Burglars made so much racket in Warmers grocery store (formerly Wilmot & Warner's) yesterday morning at about one o'clock, that they came near waking up the whole village. The store is in the chief business block in the borough. Up stairs are the tax collectors office, borough office, Ma sonic hall, temperance reading room and the Budget office. The burglars drilled holes in MT. Warmers safe, chopped down some shelves with hatchets they found in the store and were very frisky generally. They evil dently intended to try to blow up the safe, but the noise they made in chopping brought out some of the neighbors and the burglars cleared out. Thay then went to Bob Eneyer's saloon, grocery store and billiard room and broke in there. Here they were overhauled by some of the neighbors and in running away they fired several shots from revolvers at their pursuers. No one was harmed. Gums meat market was also entered, but nothing was taken.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
UNITED LENTEN sERvICEs.
At St. ThOmas Church Last Evening"
 Sermon by pr. HarwOOd.

At St. ThOmas Church Last Evening"
 Sermon by pr. Harwood.
 large congregation attended the united lenten service at St. Thomas church last eve ming. After the reading of the lessons by Rev. MT. Camp of all Saints Mission and prayer by Rev. MT. Brown of St. Lukes church, the able sermon by Dr. Harwood was sttentively listened to.
 The subject was ''The cry for deliverancs from the body of this death, and the an- swer," and was exemplifed from the text in Romans 2, 24 and 25 verses, as follows: ooh wretched man that I ami who shall deliver me from the body of this death. I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh, the law of sin."
 Dr. Harwood stated that the subject was a study of human nature-we should have some knowledge of ourselves. And it is the knowledge of what we are that awakens a fear of our accountability to God. God is over us-what are we to him. How can we adapt the language of the text to ourselves A longing for deliverance is expressed fol- lowed by thanks.
 Rev. MT. Nichols, Dr. Beardsley, Rev. MT. Watkins and Rev. MT. Means were pres- ent.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Calf School Shoes.

A job lot of youths calf school shoes in lace and button at $125 All solid leather, sizes Il to 2. This is a rare bargain.
 c. H. AYERS, mh12 St 814 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
THE RENNETT-vIOLET MATINEE.
Housekeepers VIII Throng the Hyper.
 ion This Afternoon.


 Never in its history, has work of an adver- Using nature, of the quality which charac. terize the efforts of Mir. Worrell, been done in our city. Intelligent and conservative in his utterances, and honorable in his treat ment of competitors, he we'll merits the great success he has already achieved in this community.
 This afternoon he will give in the Hypsr- ion brief lecture and business talk-all freshly prepared the present week-which ought to bring out large audience of our best people. To get desirable seats the la- dies should arrive by quarter of two o'clock. 2,000 bottles of "Wood Violet" will be distributed, and if time allows, MT. Worrel will read the opening chapter of his recently written ssChristmss Story"
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Storehouse and Rarn,

MT. Gillich, formerly of Schutzen Park, has bought lot 63 feet front and 120 deep on State street, junction of East street near Forsyth's dye works, and will erect store house and barn upon it. The purchase was made of O. W. Crockett, the concrete pave ment contractor.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
KnR &l2E-

Misses bright kid ard dongola spring-heel button boots at one dollar and thirty-6ve cents; this is but little more than infants' shoes cost two years since
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
SIS s.

Ladies' kid dongola finish button boots, B, and D widths, at one dollar and thirty five cents: only limited quantity.
 WALLACE B. FENN 6 Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Han a~Ga"ad

Ladies' hand made waukenphast button noots the best quality, only s5 this season. We carry ten different makes of ladies' wau- kenphast button this trade
 m14 St WALLACE B. FENN G Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
RIBBONS.

All our New Ribbons and beginning rapidly Ie stock now "
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14

Oxford ties and low shoes of all designs are to be worn more than ever this season. We have calfskin Oxford tie and a brown goat low shoe made with sole for street wear, very attractive shoes
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
 Large line of card cases at Dorman's.
 Big shoes-little prices-the Royal.
 Another cold wave is en route this way.
 Finer than many imported. Fifth Ave.
 More popular than ever-Yellow Labe Musty Ale.
 Mrs. Jane Delaney, at 551k Putnam street, was granted liquor license yesterday.
 Hon. N. Taylor Baldwin of Terryville is very i'll. He was stricken with paralysis Saturday. Rev. D. H. c. Hovey gives a stereopticon entertainment at Park street church, Bridge port, tomorrow evening.
 Companies A and I, of Waterbury, have voted in favor of the Niagara Falls plan ot excursion for the regiment.
 Norwichs new drinking fountain costing $1,00O will arrive and be placed in position in few weeks. It will stand on Franklin Square.
 A fine cut Of the new Union Congregation al church to be erected in Rockville, at cost of $60,000 is published in this weeks Relig- ious Herald.
 The mother of Sergeant Jennings, of Bridgeport's police force, reached her 50th birthday yesterday. It was celebrated by many friends.
 City Attorney Platt, of Meriden, is quite i'll and threatened with pneumonia. Last evening he had less fever and his condition was more favorable.
 Augustus L.. Traeger, son of A. c. Trae- ger, is improving in Germany. He is taking the baths at Falkenstein, near Frankfort, under physicians directions.
 By arrangement of Manager Bunnell the late Derby train last night was held until the Booth-Barrett performance was over to &C., commodate the Derby patrons.
 Lillie A. Tnrpin of New Haven, three year old child living at MT. Slopef's in Mid dle6eld, wss burned to death this week. Her clothes caught fire as she was sitting near the fire.
 Timothy Donney, who was killed at crossing in Bridgeport Wednesday evening by the o'clock express from xhis city for New York, was 6s years old and leaves five grown up children. Gates at the crossing have been asked for.
 Deputy Sheriff Woodruff yesterday placed
 
 w. Meredith on High street, West Ansonia, in the interest of New York creditors. MT. Meredith is still in the New Haven hospital with no improvement in his condition. Ex-Governor Bigelow and wife and Presi- dent W. F. Day of the National New Haven bank and wife are enjoying the scenes and sights in Rome and other Italian cities. They have abandoned their partly arranged plan of taking run to Egypt. ] They return home early in April.
 Rev. Father McKe6n of6ciated at the funeral of Theresa wife of G. H. wohlma- cher, yeste-S@y. The Sacred Heart church weg& with sorrowing friends. The bear --g were Messrs. T. w. Lane, J. Fitzgerald, J. J. Carr, J. Spillane, G. E. Mitchell and William Bohan. There were several fine floral pieces.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
nfaGrawfne.

Architect Robinson is now getting out plans for an addition to the Young Mems h. stitute building, as that institution has been growing rapidly of late.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Orange Street Bridge.

Superintendent Doyle has twenty-four men and fourteen teams engaged in filling in up to the channel the flats around the Orange street bridge. The bridge roadway is also being yyi6aned
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14

The Woonsoeket rubber boots sold by us to-day at $2.25-and warranted first quality, fresh boots-and just the same as sold by others at $2. 50 and $2.75.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
Formally Rendered.

Yesterday Secretary Rusk formally ten dered to Prof. Brewer the position of assist ant secretary in the department of agricul- furo
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14

Grand Warden Sphor of New York State and several other prominent Odd Fellows of New York city, visited City lodge, I. o. O. F., at their lodge room last night.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
A NIGHTS CONCERT
AS Calvary Baptist Chureh-A Fine
 PrORr@mme.

Programme. Much interest prevails regarding the con- cert to be given tonight at Calvary Baptist church. Of Mir. Rieger, the tenor, Mr. Ericsson F. Bushnell has no hesitation in saying, that he is the best tenor in the United States; and Mr. Bushnell's fine opportunities for judging in the case are well known. Mir. Bushnell is also one of the leading attrac- tions. Tickets for the concert can be ob- tained at Steinert's music store. To-night's programme in full is as follows:
 PARTI Sextette-From the opera of Lucia ............ The choir, assisted by Messrs. RieSer and
 Bushnell. Reading-Tom's Little Star -.-.......F Fanny Foster
 Miss Tilden. Song-"The Three Singers Tours Song-"Dear Heart ':...-.. Mattel
 Miss Gaffney. Male Quartette- (SelectedD ..............-....... Messrs. Rieger, Langdale Adams and Bushnell.
 PART II. D.-..-"Soon as the Mountains summits' ..................... From the Rose Maiden
 Miss Gaffney and MT. Bushnell Sorg-"Love's Sorrow" Shelley Song-"Can You Then Love Another. Rieger
 .,,la;, MT; Rieger D,, Mss Tiiden Love is Like the Red Red Rose"
 The choir.
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peath of Conductor Rice,s Fa.her.

Mir. Lyman Rice, father of MT. Arthur Rice, the we'll known conductor on the Fair Haven and Westville horse railroad, died on Tuesday in Northampton, Mass, after an ill., ness Of three years with palsy. He was well and favorably known in this city, and form erly kept grocery on Broadway for a num- Der of years. His wife died a number of years ago. He leaves only one child, MT. Rice, to mourn lis loss. The interment takes place from the Evergreen cemetery in this city to-day at 1;3Op.m
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Yale Notes.

The arrangements for the winter games have been completed, and it is expected that the meetings will be in every way success. Over four hundred entries have now been received, and under the intercollegiate rules, allowing members of the A. A. U. and of the N. A. A. A. A. to contest, the events will prove unusually exciting. There are sixty-one entries for the 40 yards dash, and twenty-one for the 50 yards. The running track numbers sixteen laps to the mile. Re- served seats have been placed on sale at Beers and at Gallagher's cigar store.
 The University and Second Glee clubs will give public rehearsal in Alumni hall some- time in the near future.
 The lecture by Prof. R. H. Mather of Ann herst, entitled t'From Athen to Olympia" !" will be delivered tonight in the county court house at D. m
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-14
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, DC. p. m., March 1a, 1889 For New England and Eastern New York: Fair, preceded by rain in northeastern Maine, colder, winds becoming northwesterly.
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$2.65
B. FENN & Go.

Quite number of ladies kid and goat button boots at s265 These goods will be withdrawn from the sale soon-if any remain unsoId.