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Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

A special Meeting Yesterday Noon.
 A special meeting of the board of public works was called at noon yesterday, and Mayor Peck and Commissioners Todd, Crawford and Whitney were present. Mir. Frost, of the telephone company, appeared and asked for power to remove the tall poles from the Derby railroad track between Cedar and Commerce streets. The railroad compa. ny, he said, wanted the room, and he wished to place them on the south side of Silver street. He was told that he could proceed with these changes. He also asked permis- sion to remove five poles to new locations in Orange street, between Chapel and Court streets; and to change one pole on Custom House Square. The commissioners decided that they had power as e committee to grant the petition,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
At worcester-worcester 5, Hartford 8.
AT RRookLYN

BROOKLYN. Brooklyn...... .......0 Q Q :-lo Columbus. ..............0 o O o. o Hits, Columbus 10, Brooklyn 8. Errors. Columbus 0, Brooklyn o. Batteries, Carruthers and Visner; Gastright and OConnor.
 BALTIMORE.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
A RECORD BROKEN.

Hegelman Breaks tho WOrld's Recora
 ana Falls in . Dead Faint at she Close
 East Night.
 Yesterday was the second day of the SIX days walking match at the Polo Rink. The attendance was rather light during the day' but fair sized crowd watched the weary ''peds" plod around the sawdust track in the evening.
 Several of the men look quite worn, while Guerrero, Curley, Sherlock and Smith look as if they didn't mind 1t very much. Hegel- man is in rather bad condition. His legs are beginning to weaken, although he did hrst- class work yesterday. His trainer says that he Is liable to go off in faint at any time. Noremac and Spicer wearisd of the fray last evening and put on their coats and left the rink. Old "Alf" Bison still plods around the track making spurts whenever any of the spectators would give him dollar, which occurred several times during the evening. He was given quite cheer when he finished his one hundredth mile.
 Connors, who held second place Monday, dropped to fourth place. plueky little Curiey and Guerrero getting ahead of him. Sherlock amused the crowd quite @ little last evening by his singing as he went around the track. His song last night was "White Wings." Several of the crowd yelled at him to put on his white wings, as he might need them before he got through. Still he is do- ing we'll and has good hold on fifth place. Hengelman showed great pluck. He was taken with spell of stomach sickness, but kept right on. Guerrero, however, gained on him in the latter part of the evening. From 1920 until 11:20 he gained one mile and four laps on Hegelman The score at 12 o'clock: Hegelman, 14s miles laps; Guerrero, 139 miles laps; Cur. ley, 131 miles laps; Connors, 127 miles g laps; Sherlock, 125 miles; Smith, 121 miles lap; Golden, 120 miles IA laps; Horan, 11s miles 16 laps; Fox. 11s miles laps; Dean, 108 miles laps; Elson, 103 miles; Spieer, 6s miles laps; Noremac, 65 miles laps. Hegelman, according to @ statement made | by Cartwright the great English pedestrian, brt ke the world record for the second day oi ths 72 hour race, making 70 miles yesterday Th -ssvious record was held by Cartwright hins's, his record being "A miles ], ,71s yards. Eegelman fell in dead faint at the end of the days race and was carried to his hotel in hack.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
wATERTOwN FAIR BEGUN.
A Good Exhibition in Full Blast - A
 Notable Show of Fine Cattle.

Good Exhibition in Full Blast - A
 Notable Show of Fine Cattle.
 The twenty-third annual fair of the Water town Agricultural and Horse association open ed,yesterday. The exhibition hall was crowded yesterday. Waterbury is we'll represented in the displays. B. Shoninger & Go. of New Haven and Waterbury exhibit a fine collec- tion of pianos and organs. Many of Nauga- tuek's farmers were among those at the fair. The cattle show, the American says, is pro- nounoed the best ever seen on the grounds. T. J. G. Grey of Woodbury exhibits novel
 and curious jewelry.
 In the floral department John Evans of
 watertown made fine display. Dallas of Waterbury also exhibits palms, foliage plants and flowers in great variety. | The vegetables and fruits in exhibition hall make tempting display, as also the ladies' 1 fancy art work.
 In fine arts there is an unusually attractive exhibit. Miss Abbie Sperry exhibits in cray on, water color and oil, nine pieces in all; Miss Mary Curtiss, two water colors, and Miss Hinokley, Naugatuck, five pastelles. Other
 exhibits are being placed in position. A rod of ground adjoining the poultry tent is occupied by W. 0. Atwood, who has set out hills of corn as they grew in the field. l It is a novelty and also furnishes @ good sample of the product of the soil. Another attraction of this afternoon was the sale at auction of Fl. F. Davis' herd of Devons, 28 head.
 The exhibit of poultry was meagre, though l there were some fine birds. Premiums were awarded.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

CHICAGO, September 24.-To days game was a pitchers contest throughout, with hon. ors even. Pfeffer's muff in the first of an easy thrown ball to second lost the game to Chicago. Farrell was badly injured in the eighth, giving way to Darling. There were no features of especial mention. Attendance 3,1O0. The score:
 Boston. on...........3 % OO0 i O. z Chicago ...............1 2 0 o O. 5
 Earned runs, Chicago 3. Boston 5. Two base hits, Johnston, Anson. Home runs, Johnston, Burns. Stolen bases, Duffy, Richardson, Kelley. First on balls, Hutchinson {, Radbourne 2. Struck out, Hutchinson 5, Radbourne g. Time, hour 55 min utes. Umpire, Powers
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
BOARD OF sELECTMEN.

The Board has no Authority to Pros-
 ecute Clergymen.
 At the regular weekly meeting of the board of selectmen last night, Town Agent Todd reported that he had ascertained that the board had no authority to prosecute clergymen who did not make proper returns of marriage certin oates. That power devolved upon the registrar of vital statistics.
 Bids for eighty standards for tables at the almshouse were received, and the contract was awarded to Stannard & Son, for $144. The matter of buying stools and table tops was left to the town agent.
 A communication was received from Albert H. Moulton: conservative of Charles O'Keson, calling the attention of the board to a peti- tion sent that body in June last asking the town to assume the care of his ward, who is now an inmate of the Hartford Insane Re- treat. MT. Moulton said that he believed the town is liable for the present support and maintainance of his ward, and that the best interests of the town will be conserved by immediate action in the premises.
 It was decided that Mir. Moulton make his statement to Town Agent Todd. It was stat ed that an effort was being made to have OKeson supported by the town SO that his sister could have his money,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
BURIRD YESTERDAY.

Funeral Of Engineer John Morse Of
 she Hartford KOad-Large Attend.
 ance ofthe Brotherhood.
 The funeral of Engineer John Morse was held yesterday afternoon from his late resi- dence, No. 22 Chestnut street, Hartford. Fifty members of New Haven division No. 77, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at- tended the services, Past Chief Engineer F. B. Gates acted as master of ceremonies, and acting Chief Engineer H. Fox. assisted by Chaplain Wm. Fisher officiated at the burial services. The bearers were Thos. O'Neil, Thos. Kinney, of the engineers; Conductor Jas. Loomis, Depot Master Wm. Collins; Robert Purver and Wm. Martin from the mechanical department. The floral pieces were numerous and beautiful. The engineers furnished a large broken wheel. General Superintendent O. M. Shepard, Superintend- ent 0. s. Davidson, Superintendent of Motive Power John Henry and other officers of the Consolidated road were present. MT. Morse was 85 years of age and leaves widow and three children.
 Thursday night while getting off his en- zinc at Hartford, after finishing, his trip, MT. Morse accidentally out the arteries under his arm with knife that he had been sharpen ing at the shops in this city, and had placed in his coat pocket to take home. He was one of the oldest engineers on the Hartford division and was highly respected by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of which he was Q member.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
MORE HOUSES.

Building Improvements About Town. F. P. Vreeland, the joiner, is erecting 8 two-story, two-tenement house on Nash street, just above Eagle street.
 James W. Hyland is to build a one-story frame dwelling on Grafton street; Henry Munson, a small frame addition at AZ Hud- son street, and Thomas Stewart small frame addition at No. II Rose street.
 Ralph & J. Kantrovitz are to build three- story frame house on Grand avenue, near James street; Unite L. Frank, frame house on Sherman avenue, near Oak; John Doyle, Jr., 6 brick house on Pearl street, near State; Lewis Klinkerfrost, @ two-tenement house and two stores on Nicoll street, near Eagle; John Schwsnzsnbeok, two frame houses on Goffs street; Ann Bates, house on Cassius street and Alex Bruce house on Barrett street.
 4 two family house, containing twelve rooms, is being erected on James street. near Woloott; Lowe building; also one on James, near Grand avenue, of twelve rooms.
 The large building, corner of Grand ave. nue and James street, stores and tenements, erected by Conway, is about finished.
 The work on the new distillery, formerly the Porter Stair shop, is about completed.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
Coming Weddings.

Jessie D. Zeek and Miss Nellie MoGrath of 49 Lock street will be married in St. Mary's R. c. church next Monday evening.
 Rev. Mir. Poteat, pastor of the Calvary Bap- tist church, is to be married in the latter part of October to the daughter of a prominent Boston clergyman.
 The engagement of Willard Parker, jr., of New Canaan, Yale go, and Miss Lilly Skid dy, daughter of General w. w. Skiddy of Stamford fs announced.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
Games To-Day.

Games To-Day.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE. New York at Indianapolis. Boston at Chicago. Philadelphia at Cleveland. Washington at Pittsburg.
 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. No games scheduled.
 ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION. Newark at New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

CLEVELAND, September 4.-The Cleve- lands batted like champions in the seventh and eighth innings today and thereby won the game. The score:
 Cleveland .............0 6 0 0 8 s O. 6 Philadelphia. ..........0 0 3 0 0 0 1-5
 Earned runs. Cleveland !, Philadelphia 1. Three Gilks First on balls, Cleveland {, Philadelphia 4 Hit by pitched ball Radford. Struck out, Cleveland {. Philadelphia {. Passed balls, ,Sutcife Clements l. Time, hour 55 minutes. Umpire Lynch
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
Obituary.

John J. Harney, a we'll known employe of the clock shop, died at his home on State street near East, Monday night, of infamma- tion of the bowels. MT. Harney was very popular and had large circle of friends. He was 23 years of age. The funeral will take place at o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 Sherman W. Gorham died in Hsmden very suddenly yesterday morning from in- ternal hemorrhage. He was the father of John Gorham of 12 Garden street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
STATE CORREsPONDKNCE
SOuthlngtOn

Sept. 24.-Mrs. John Matthews is making an extensive display of art needle work, week.
 Temperance rallies are held every evening now and will continue until election. P. A. Burdick is the principal speaker and attracts large audiences. Good music is provided and the Town hall has become quite popu- lar resort in spite it's ache-producing antique wooden benches. Every possible effort is being made by the prohibitionists to win ad- herents.
 Mrs. Ella MaoGregor Is caring for Q patient in Terryville.
 Mrs. J. H. Pratt is visiting at her home in Newport N, Fl.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS TOR TO-DAY.
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WAR OERARTMENT, '
 OpvIcx or THE CHIxr SIGNAL SERVICE, ! wAsuINaroN, D. O., 6 ?. m., Sept. "A isss. ' Tor Msine New Hampshire and Vermons; Fair, followed by incressing cloudiness and ram southerly shifting to northerly winds; stationary temperature. For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecti- cut; Fair, followed by increasing cloudiness and rain; winds shifting to northwesterly; stationary temperature.
 For eastern New York: Rain; northeasterly winds; stationary temperature, except In northern New York; slightly cooler.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

Grand Warden Ely and Grand Secretary Grinnell of New Haven attended the meet- ing of Park City lodge, N. E. o. F., last night. They complimented the lodge by saying that its percentage of growth was greater than any other lodge in the State. Three candidates were initiated and two ap- plications for membership were received.- Bridgeport Standard.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
one Of Many.

VICTORIA, N. Y., Fob. 1, 1887.
 Mir. o. F. Woodward, Dear Sir: Send me E gross Kemp's Balsam, 50c. size, and few samples. certainly know that Kemp's Balsam is the best selling cough cure. have fifteen other cough and lung remedies on my shelves and Kemp's Balsam sells 10 to one best of all. Respectfully yours, F. E. Cobb. Sold by all druggists at 50c. and $1. Sample bottle free.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
AdxieAxa motners.

Nrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for chil the best female nurses and physicians in tue United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their childven. During the process of teethingits valneis incalculable. It relieves the child from pain, cures dyssn tsry and diarrhoea, gripping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving health to the child 1t rests the mother. Price 26c bottle.
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Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
EmtoftaI nHmoAtD.
 FASCINATION.

FASCINATION.
 Another large and enthusiastic audience greeted Cora Tanner in "Fascination" at Proctor's Opera House last evening. This charming actress has won hundreds of ad- mirers among New Haven theater-goers and she is always sure of warm reception.
 1.-TWO TO ONE"
 This thrilling piece has made hit with patrons of the Grand Opera House. The stirring executions by electricity and its in- teresting business has made the drama sue. cess. "Two to One" again to-day, matinee and evening.
 ST. JoHN's FAIR.
 St. Johns fair goes merrily on at Music Hall. Last night was lively one and the crowds that visited the hall were much pleased with the fine exhibition. The young ladies at the various tables say that they have done thriving business and that @ goodly sum will be realized for the church. The fair continues through the week.
 CAPT. SWIFT.
 Captain Swift, which ran through all of last season at the Madison Square Theater, will be presented at Prootor's Opera House tomorrow evening only. The company is headed by Arthur Forrest and Rose Eytinge. The play has been declared as superior to Jim the Penman. It is one of the finest dramas now on the stage.
 pocxsrApER's NINsTRKLs.
 Dockstader's minstrel's will give one of their refined performances st the Hyperion tomorrow evening. The company Is com prised of some of the best talent in the bust ness. The wit is wholesome and pungent and the general character of the entertain ment is high.
 PEARL or PEKIN.
 Louis Harrison and the Pearl of Pekin company will appear at the Hyperion on Friday and Saturday of this week. Miss Genoa will appear as the Pearl. The cast is an excellent ono and the performance is up to the high standard of last season. ST. FELIX SISTERS.
 The St. Felix Sisters will appear at the Grand the last three days of this week. They will appear in "A Royal Hand" Three are introduced during the plsy and are made to speak before the audience.
 "A BUNCH OF KKYs." CA Bunch of Keys" will be presented at Inc New Haven Opera House next Friday evening.
 s'PEcK's BAD BoY." This comedy will he seen at Proctor's next Saturday afternoon and evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
ANaiI Through HI. skun.

An autopsy was held in Bridgeport Mon- day afternoon on the body of John Stewart, an inmate of the hospital, who died that morning, and it was found that the brain was pierced by wire nail nearly two inches long, which had in some unknown manner been driven through the skull. Stewart was arrested over four months ago for assault on his wife and breach of the peace. He was taken to jail and became insane. After be- ing removed to the hospital an operation was performed and he gained reason and strength. Again he failed, and after sec- ond operation died. Stewart leaves a wife and several children, and was forty-ons years of age. gs
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
me Newsown rIurder Case.

New evidence is reported in the Stoeffel murder case, Nswtown. It is now asserted that the gun barrel has been found minus the stock. The stock is supposed to have been burned by Stoeffel in a charcoal pit. Deputy Sheriff Glover is reticent, baffiing the reporters' enquiries, but is said to have made other new discoveries damaging to Stoefel's chances.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
4 Card.

The undersigned takes this manner to publicly return thanks for the able services of the policemen A. G. Nettleton and Patrick Rielly rendered at the time of the late fire at Mrs. s. Ketterer's, 703 Grand avenue. Their assistance was timely and courageous and undoubtedly prevented the destruction of much valuable property.
 MRS. s. KErTERER.
 MRS. L. N. SLATER.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
An old Elm Felled.

One of the oldest trees in the city was cut down yesterday. It stood at South Water and Hamilton streets. It's age was given as fully one hundred years and it is thought that the tree was planted in 17S9. The aged landmark was felled to make room for a new brick building.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

Charles Parker, aged 9, of Calais, Me-, fell | from wharf to the deck of tugboat, 25 l feet, last night, sustaining probably fatal in- | juries. The vessel reported water-logged off Chat | ham, Mass., yesterday is the schooner J. M. Morales, from Deering, Me-, for Newport. She has gone to Hyannis with the assistance ! of the Chatham life saving crew.
 Ladies' Dongola Oxford Ties $ss5. s19 lot WALLACE B. FENN & Co. Boys' P. B. calf button school shoes $1 .35.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Boys P. B. lace school shoes $1.35.
 WALLACE B. PENN & Go. Boys P. calf school shoes $1.73. at
 WALLACE B. FENN G Co. Boys fine calf button and lace school shoes $2.25.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Boys primed button and lace school shoes
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Youths lace school schoes, il to 9, $1.35.
 WALLACE B. FENN S Do. Youths lace school shoes $1.75.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co.,. Youths lace school shoes $1.50.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Youths' and boys fine calf button and lace dress shoes $2. 50 and $3.50.
 WALLACE B. FENN 6 Go. Ladies' French kid "Adonis'' ties $3.50.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Ladies' bronze opera kid slippers $3.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co. Ladies' grey color Regent, low button 8. WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Ladies' fine russet welt Oxford ties $4 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Ladies' Louis XIV. slippers $4. WALLACE B. FENN &t Go. ss.7s. Gentlemen's fine calf shoes to-day $3.75; quite as good as those recently sold at $5. WALLACE B. FENN & Co. Gentlemen's perfect fitting Waukenphast lace shoes $4.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Our fine hand-sew calf lace and congress | dress and street shoes $7. WALLACE B. FENN 6 Go. Cork SOles. Gentlemen's "cork soled" calf lace walk 1 ing shoes $4 and $6.50; satisfactory shoes WALLACE B. FENN & Go. Gentlemen's kangaroo skin lace bals $4. WALLACE B. FENN 6 Co. For $3 we furnish s'Westcott" shoe in lace and congress that proves satisfactory. WALLACE B. FENN & Go. | Gentlemen's cork sole lace shoes at $4. .5O will come into our stock about September l 25. WALLACE B. FENN 6 Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

Will find in our establishment every thing fol room furnishing carpets, upholstery, house furnishings, etc. .,-at lowest prices.
 VIM, NEELY 6 Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

You can find the best assortment of wins dow decorations at our establishment; 500 window shades, good quality Holland, with best spring roller for 25c each.
 WM, NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
FOR NERVOUS DEBILITY

Use Horsrord's Acid Phosphase. : Dr. A. M. Bilby, Mitchell, Dak., says: 'I lave used 1t in number of cases of nervous debility, with very good results"
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Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
Nurses For Contagious Diseases.

The directors of the free public library met last night in executive session to talk over new location for the library.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

Gents' Driving and Walking Gloves. Of Trefousse, Perrin and other well-known makes; $2.25 quality, slightly imperfect, only $1.00 per pair.
 WM, NEELY G Go,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

The health officer reported to the board of health last night that he had engaged several nurses to be had in cases of contagious dis-
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

Earned runs. New Haven 2, Newark 9. Sacrifice hits. Pitz. Coogap, Hayes: Hit by pitched ball, Manseu. Struck out, Brady 3, Dooms, Fields 2, Smith. Sullivan. Stolen bases. Mckee, Hayes, Man sell. Double plays, Smith, McDermott and Fields; Mansell and Fields. Left on bases. New Haven 2, Newark 10. Two base hits, T. Corcoran, Lally, Dooms ?. Three base hit, Mckee. Umpire, Larry Corcoran. Time of game, 1:45.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

Just Received, . ShiPmeRt Of fine thin crystal tumblers; our price has heretofore been $1.19 per doz.; for this week only 5c each. WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
State Teachers, Association.


 The Connecticut State Teachers associa- ton will hold It's forty.third annual meeting in Hartford on October IS and 10. Among the speakers are:
 Mir. J. B. welch, Pittsneld, Mass.-"Use of the Microscope in the High school"
 Professor w. K. Harper of Yale university ..Inductive Method of Teaching Latin and Creek tional Geometry"
 Professor Alexander wincheli of Michigan university.-"Geology."
 Miss E. E. Carlisle. State Normal school, New Britain.-"Botany in Primary schools" Professor J, W. Abernethy, of Brooklyn, N. Y - How to Awaken an Interest in and Love for Lit erature."
 Miss Jennie Darlington, State Normal school, NewtBritain. n.-"Science in Primary schools" Mir. c. J. McAndrew, of New Haven High school. -"rhe Will; Its Nature and Culture.'' Mir. George F. Phoenix, of New Britain Normal school:-',ls there Time and Place for Science The officers have secured for Friday even ing, October IS, the services of Professor J. W. Churchill, of Andover, Mass., an elocu- tionist, whose readings are greatly enjoyed.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
Grace M. E. Church.
New Location.

A sale of the pews of the new Grace M. E. church will be held this evening al half-past o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

ssPerfect Fitting Garments,, The ladies call our Union dresses; ladies' vests and drawers combined Price $2.50 each. WM. NEELY & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
JOuVln Glove

Weighing three pounds, for 95c. and $1. 50; remarkable value. VIM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
Studanfa of Yala,

Just received Jour fall importation of above in both button and mouauetaire styles.
 s25 wfm WM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25
The Leading Styles
 Inst Received. . 4hipM

For this season are hobby plush jackets. You can buy an English-dyed plush as low as $9.- 98 and up to 5000.
 Wu NKELY & O.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-25

''I cannot praise Hoods Sarsaparilla half enough" says mother whose son, almost blind with scrofula. was cured by this medi- cine,