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Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
AT NORTH sHErFIELD HALL.

Rnd Of she Mechanic Lectures-Pro-
 lessor Hastings, Most Interesting
 Description of fthc French Exhibition
 livery Seat Occupied.
 In spite of the nasty, drizzling weather last evening every seat in North Sheffield lecture hall was occupied and many standing. The occasion was Professor Hastings instructive talk on the French exhibition of 1889. All of these lectures have been we'll attended this winter and have been of such e character to make any inolsmency of weather unable to dampen the desire of those wishing to attend. The mechanic course of lectures l. now an established institution at Sheffield and source of enjoyment and benefit not only to tho student, but to the public. Though those of the preceding years have been of high grade in ability and interest," 1t is not ansxaggeratioh to say that the lectures this winter have far surpassed anything pre- vious.
 To the one who had not been so fortunate as to attend in person the memorable French exhibition of 1889, Professor Hastings' de- scription of that event last evening was par- ticularly interesting. He began. saying: There is no periodical in Christendom that nus uOb COuthlu6u IuOIo UT Acsb noCOuAe VI the French exhibition, and cannot hope to present anything particularly new or inter- esting to you. My office will be rather to take the part of guide. It is the first duty of a guide to give those in his charge pret- ty definite idea of the regions that they are in, so for that purpose have drawn out an outline of the buildings, grounds and sur- roundings to give you clearer idea of the | topography.
 From this point the lecture was dsscrip- tion of the stereopticon views presented.
 They were of the chief points of interest connected with that great affair, and by their
 means pretty clear idea could be obtained of what 1t was all like. Among the objects of greatest interest, said the professor, was the we'll known Eiffel tower. It was nearly 1000 feet high and its base 400 feet on a side. For . comparison near at home, it's
 first gallery was higher than the tallest church spire in New Haven and its second gallery lowered up beyond the height of East Rock. The area taken up by its base was equal to about one-quarter of the green. As an engineering feat 1t was not especially
 wonderful and the views from 1t not 30 inc
 teresting as from many other less lofty tow ers. The whole lecture was replete with interest.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
SELRCTMKN AND THE BONDS. . All They Have to do is to Issue Them
 Last Nights Meeting.

All They Have to do fs to Issue Them
 Last Nights Meeting.
 There was but little business transacted at last nights meeting of the selectmen. A lengthy opinion was received from Pigott & Pardee, the town counsel, in relation to the issuing of the $200. .0O0 in bonds which was voted by the town meeting of December, 1889, to be expended in the town for parks. Messrs. Pigott & Pardee say:
 "Wbatever may be the effect of this vote in re- stricting the powers C. the park commissioners, we to have any effect upon the duties of the seIectmen and town treasurer in procuring and issuing
 We are therefore of the opinion that it is the pres ent duty of the selectmen and town treasurer to bsseo ta SSs the psad Sae to h of other of said bonds at not less than par and crued interest in such amounts and at such times as bonds whenever issued to be kept by the town treasurer as separate deposit subject only to the tion of the general assembly and the decision in the Woodward-Reynold case we think the selectmen have no restriction in the matter"
 This decision in effect states that the se- lectmen are not restricted at all as to how the money shall be spent. This Is left entirely to the park commission.
 Clerk F. ?. Mallory reported that ones nineteenth of the $2Oe, 900, or SIG, ,52s, would be expended according to the pro rata distri- button outside of the city limits.
 A letter was received from President Clark of the Consolidated road stating that he had taken steps to remedy the danger at the three Fair Haven crossings.
 A motion of Major Strong's, which ptwRs passed, directed Town Agent Reynolds to advertise the auction sale of all the old buildings and other material at the old town farm.
 The town agent was also directed to con- fer with City Engineer Hill in regard to a new bridge over the little stream at Spring aide farm.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
PEr1r1oNIre THE GEAR

For an Ameli0ration of the Horrors
 of the Siberian Pris0ns-The New
 Haven Siberian Exile Association.
 Yesterday the executive committee of the Siberian Exile association of New Haven met at Miss Daggett's, ,-T Grove street. The petitions which have been looked for are arrived in this city and more are to follow. The association will place copies of the peti- tion at number of the principal stores and various other public places for the signatures of people who sympathize with the highly laudable object represented by this and its kindred association throughout the United States. Some of the petitions will bs placed where they will be convenient to the college; others will be circulated in our rnanufac- tories. The idea is to afford ample opportu- 1 nity to our people to give expression in this form to their sentiments regarding the hor- TOTS of Siberian prisons and the need of re- form in this matter. The petitions. when duly equipped with signatures, will be for. warded to the central headquarters of tho associations at Philadelphia. Tho petition reads as follows:
 To His Imperial Majesty the Czar of all the Rus We who petition your majesty are citizens of the United States of America. by the natural ties of sympathy and gratitude to the great Russian nation and to the czsrs clothed with her majesty, who wield her power and shape
 It is your majestys province to do for Russls what we, in certain sense. do for ourselves; and different, the ends and aims of government are the same: the strength and true grandeur of the state are decreed creed and Secuted; for these things great int of CH0do
 Differ though they may in outward form, your their noblest duties.
 l Nor are our fraternal professions an empty feel American Union and by, the presence oi oi sqsnsthensa spS ns and or s~ when our republic was supposed, by less far sighted soveregns and statesmen, to be on the evil which your illustrous father, Alexander H. by his example, helped our lustrious president, Abra liberated the Russian seris and and the great citizen who freed the American slavesby kindred deeds ot linked their countries together by ties endngwe may hope. as their immortal fame.
 piness of your people, we have been moved te
 That your majesty ~ wifi psrsonay take notice of | a widespread interest among us in the workings
 We do not forget the penal reforms already ac complished in the Russian empire. We are not blind to the mental and physical sufferings that o necessity are part of any system of punishment for crime against individuals society, or the State which are actively engaging the attention of phil anthropists in our own methods of dealing witl convicts In this we are but giving expressions t, the feeling of friendly people, that in tn, punishment of some of her subjects, whether iron causes peculiar to her people, or on account of an cient custom, not in all points in harmony witl the humanizing sentiment of the age. Whethe we err in this, or whether we are right our wish ii favor of God, Russia may continue to grow in th' admiration and sympathy of the American peopl and of the whole civilized world
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
They want . New Route.


 A delegation of prominent Norwalk citi- gems came to New Haven Monday and con- fsrred with President Charles P. Clark, re- gsrding proposition which they submitted, that the Consolidated instead of continuing their four tracks ss proposed side by side to New Haven, divergs at Porchester, where the four-tracking ended last season, and from there, taking the line of the old "Olmstsad Parallel" through Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, Westport, Fair- field and North Bridgeport, continue the tracks to New Haven. These citizens were O. E. Wilson, president of the board of trade, ex. United States Treasurer James w. Hyatt, General D. N. Couch, ex.Senator E. J. Hili, John 8. Seymour, Dr. J. D. Gregory, Judge Asa B. Woodward, and ex-Postmss- ter Charles Olmstead. They were cordially received by Mfr. Clark, who had something to say in response to the appeal, and who promised to give the subject early and earnest attention.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
AT TURN HALL.
Elm Cisy Pleasure Club Paid the
 Fiddler Twice.

Elm City Pleasure Club Paid the
 Fiddler Twice.
 A grand ball was given last evening by the Elm City Pleasure club at Turn hall. The grand march of about fifty couples was led by S. Bush and Miss Sarah Jacobs. Prompt ing by Professor Oggeson. The various committees were: Committee of arrange ments, A. Bouoff, chairman; J. Quinto, B. Alexander, s. Socol, D. Bush; floor commit tee, s. Bush, manager; J. Loeb, L. Bouof, D. Rosenstein, L. Brody.
 Over the music there was some trouble. It seems that through some misunderstanding two different parties were engaged to furnish the music for dancing. Louis Cohn was one of them; so engaging his men he appeared ready for the job, only to find Adler's or. chestra was in possession of 1t. When e leader engages his men he is responsible to them for payment, and of course they came back upon Cohan for their pay, though he had not been given the job. After consider. able wrangling and excitement Sheriff En- scoe was summoned. He made short work of the matter and compelled the society tc pay Cohan. Thus they were compelled to pay the fiddler twice
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
LOCAL NE W S.

nIhch oAsAVMs
 Scribner's for April Is for sale by T. F. Pease & Son.
 Rain again today. followed by fair wealth. or, says the weather report.
 Ladies, it costs nothing to look at Royal shoes; they will surprise you.
 Hygia Lithia Water contains no sediment to irritate the kidneys. E. Hewitt & Go. sell 1t.
 Rsv. H. P. Hutehins of New Haven will preach st the Baptist church in Wallinsford next Sunday.
 The engagement of L. B. Chanss, the Md dletown grocer, to. Mrs. Annie E. Griswold of that oity. is announced.
 Druggist Hewitt of Chapel street will re- c,ive many congratulations to-day. It is . fine boy and arrived yesterday.
 The late Congressman Nitohell's will leaves nearly the entire property to Mrs. Mitchell and the son, Edward A. Mitchell.
 The estate of the R. B. Bradley of this city, now in process of settlement, isinsolvSnt and will not pay over sixty. five per cent.
 The damage by fire to Selectman Yale's house in wallingford Tuesday was $100. MT. Yale was sick in bed when the Are broke out. Barker & Ransom bought a very Ans pair of coach horses iu Meridsn recently, and Joseph II. Mcdonald also bought nne one. Mrs. Root, wife of Mayor Root of Hart ford, was still very low last evening. The disease Is pneumonia. She has been i'll with 1t eight days.
 Mrs. Caroline E. Smith, wife of Milton R. Smith of Bridgeport, and sldest daughter oi Collector Walter Goddard of that oity, died Monday night, aged thirty.on
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Dutton of this city have gone to Naugatuck to reside. MT. Dut ton is at work for the E. H. Darlington com pany as manager of their shoe store.
 Colonel J. D. Frary is dying at the City hotel, Meriden, of plsurisy and pneumonia He was . member of Governor Jswslls stsh and was once of the firm of flanders, Frary S Clark, New Britain.
 Dr. E. H. Griswold, formerly of Rocky Hill, son of Dr. R. W. Griswold, who has been several years in practice at Niagara Falls, has located In East Hartford, succeed ing the late Dr. Barstow.
 Grand Master Bishop and nearly all the other grand officers, I. o. o. F., were present at the entertainment given by Townsend lodge of Waterbury Monday night. Grand Master Bishop In his remarks said; There are seventy-one lodges in the state with 12, ,00C members; 701 new names have been added the past year; benefits paid, $50,000.
 The coming man for the pastorats of the First Congregational church, Fair Haven, may be Rev.J. E. Mitchell of Philadelp phia, who preached at that church last Sunday. He fl talented and gifted young preacher, sged about thirty. and was formerly assistant tt Rev. Dr. Paxton of New York. He has ssv eral calls. however, under consideration.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
SPRING MILLINERY.

Grand Opening at Ballerstein < Co.'s.
 To-day, tomorrow and Friday the ladies of this city and vicinity will be interested in the grand spring opening of millinery by the noted house of Bsllerstein & Go. This firm has long held dessrvediy high rank in it's business and offers display this week which may fairly be said to excel all it's previous handsome and notable exhibits. The display comprises imported and pattern bonnets and round hats in profusion, besides those of its own designs; also millinery novelties in snd- less array. A glance at the exhibit confirms the claims of the firm regarding the extent, quality and variety of the attractions offered. The display is certainly beautiful and most comprehensive one and will no doubt be viewed by throngs of patrons.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
PERSONAL NOTES

About New Haven People ana Form
 CT New Haven People.
 Rev. Dr. Twitchell and wife are expected home tomorrow.
 Rev. Dr. Gallsher lectured at Allyn hall, New London, last evening on the "Ups and Downs of Life"
 A call has been extended to Rev. Oliver H. Rsfsrty of Portland, Conn.,, from St. Stephens parish, Lynn, Mass.
 Mrs. vining ot whitneyville returned recently from Westboro, Mass, where she spent the winter visiting her sister of that place.
 E. Henry Barnes, of the firm of Speiry & Barnes, sails for a three months' tour through Italy, on the Teutonic, April 2. Mrs. Barnes and young Mir. Barnes will ac company him.
 Commodore Andrew E. K. Benham of the Mare island navy yard, California, who has been nominated rear-admiral, formerly resided In New Haven and before his pro- motion to commodore was lighthouse in- speotor of this district.
 the past few weeks has been suffering from Q very aggravated attack of ear trouble, will depart tomorrow morning with his family for Jacksonville, Fla. Dr. Wilson, his medical attendant, will accompany him. Mir. H. P. Shares, who recently returned from Florida, reports a most enjoyable win ter season at Rock Ledge and all through that section. While here rain and snow and damp, unpleasant days have been thick and numerous. In Florida they had but sixteen hours of bad and rainy weather during the three months of their stay.
 Mir. Charles Wilson, the insurance agent, has nearly recovered his old-tims health. He was confined to his home On Humphrey street for several weeks with Q severe attack of the grip or something akin to 1t, but is now quito actively engaged in his business again. Young MT. Wilson and his wife, who have been at Old Point Comfort on their wedding trip, are expected home the latter part of the week.
 Fire Marshal Kennedy has been wrestling with severe cold, which seized him about three weeks ago, con6ning him to the house | for two or three days, and which has not yet been conquered. The fire marshal Is, how | ever, on deck, attending to business daily. | Speaking of the recent fires, he says they were in all probability started by gang of young touahs similar to the Putnam street crowd which started many incendiary fires on the hill some months ago.
 Mr. and Mrs. Edmund w. Linton of No. | 67 Niooll street celebrated their tenth ami versary Monday night. About twenty five friends were present, among them being MT. and Mrs. T. w. Mather, Mrs. John Nose, Nr. and Mrs. Rienzo Moss of New York, Mir. and Mrs. George Twite, MT. and Mrs. James Moore, Mrs. Friend Norton, Mrs. John O.. Wick, Mr. Lumby, Mir. Potter and Mir. and ' Mrs. Charles Bergers Music, supper, con- gratulations, etc. iadded to the evenings pleasure.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26

Polo PO1mterS.
 Only one game tonight.
 To night New Britain at Hartford.
 Come, boys, catch the "Woodehoppers" and sail by them.
 Bridgeport has won fourteen out of the last twenty-one games.
 Only Ave more games and polo for the season of 's9 and go is over.
 Games tomorrow night: Meriden at Bridgeport and Hartford at New Britain.
 Hartford will have the honor of being the only club in the league to defeat the cham pions in the series.
 Murray will start at the end of the present week for Quincy, H., where he is to man. age the base ball team in that town during the coming season. His place will be taken by Perry.
 New Haven does not play again until Fri day night when the champions will try oon- clusions with them. This Is the last game and it should be we'll attended. The local polo team are contemplating having benefit here in the rink soon. There will probably be several other attractions be- sides the polo game and the cranks ought to forget tho standing of the team and remem- Der the boys as friends. Monday nights game will go on record as the most exciting polo game ever played in the local rink. The players, as we'll as the audience, lost their heads. Everybody seem ed to be trying to yell louder than the other. The cranks will have something to talk about for many day.
 Here ia that voice from the Springfield Union again, commenting on last weeks polo: "The other teams maintained their relative positions with the exception of the New Ravens, who went into last place. Springfield people will not be sorry to see them remain there since their surrender to the Bridgeports. They never were good for better than fourth place. They give good exhibition of scientific polo, but science doesn't win championships in these days. It never will until the managers have the courage to allow the rules to be enforced ' Say, you, get behind yourself and close the blinds. You are evidently under @ delusion, else you would never be shooting off about the New Ravens dropping games to the Bridgeports. Springfield has lost just az many games playing with Bridgeport as New Haven has, and if you look at this fact it | may uoaaihlv ehanoa vour oninion
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
President o,ark,. Genero,ity.

NUbhW0HIe VADSH NUHAVH V~HS1s
 Robert Jenkins, the colored janitor of the Consolidated road depot in New Haven, act ed as a messenger for President Clark few days ago, and went to Bridgeport to present a msgnum of champagne to Vice President Stevenson of the Housatonic road. The presentation speech was as follows: "Presi- dent Charles P. Clark of the Consolidated road has requested me to present this token of his 'steem to Vice President William H. Stevenson of the Housatonio road because of war dat began on Sunday, but fn'ly ended in peaoe
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
For Malaria ur~~ uuoaFOrA,a A cid Rh 0aDlp ts

Use WOsfOrdsS Acid PhOsphate.
 pr. E. G. Davies, DeSmet, Dak., says: 'T vention from rnalarial diseases, where tho drinking water was bad; believe 1t to be benefcial in preventing summer complaints; sIso one of the best agents we have to rectify the bad effscts of the drinking water upon ihs ijdusys end bowels" mh24 8t sodltw
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
CHARLES Fl. ALLING BURIED.
A Large Attendance of Friends at the
 Sorrowful Ceremony.

SorrovVful Ceremony.
 ANsoNIA, March 25.--The funeral of Charles H. filling took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of his father, o. B. filling, in Birmingham. There was large assemblage of friends at the house to witness the last sad rites performed over the body. Many beautiful floral tributes from friends and relatives of the deceased rested upon the casket The religious ceremonies were con- ducted by Rev. Charles w. Park, who was assisted by Rev. A. Richard. The bearers of the bier were Charles E. Clark, Charles H. NettIeton, Charles D. Cheesman, Charles F. Bliss, I. J. Booth, T. S. Birdseye
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
Don't use soap, but use Tuxedo.

The usual treatment of catarrh Is very un. satisfactory, as thousands of despairine pa- tients can testify. A trustworthy medical writer says: "Proper local treatment is posi- lively necessary to success, but most of the remedies in general use by physicians afford but temporary benefit. A cure cannot be expected from snuff, powders, douches and washes." Ely's Cream Balm is a remedy which combines specific curative power with perfect safety and pleassntness to the pa- tient. mh19 eod&W
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
An Extraordinary sale.

Next Thursdsy, March 27, at 9 p. m.. an extraordinary sale of three consolidated bankrupt stocks begins at 710 Chapel. Every thing of this immense stock of $42, ,00O is to be sold 30 per cent. below cost, ss the entire stock must be sold within three days. To show the wonderful bargains to be offered we mention few of the prices: Mems hand- some business suits $3. 80, guaranteed worth $15 or money returned. Mems splendid fine grade esssimere suits $6. 9S, guaranteed worth
 $20 or money returned. Magnificent beaver overcoats $4.S9, guaranteed worth SIS or money returned. Elegant worsted trousers 98 cents, warranted worth $4 or money re- turned. Children's splendid suits $1.19, worth $7 or money returned. Msrino under wear 19 cents, worth 50. Large umbrellas 38 cents, worth $1.50. Rubber coats S9 cents, worth $2.50. Mems fashionable hats 31 and 9S cents, we'll worth $1.50 and 8 each. Seamless hose cents, worth 26. Un- launderied shirts 34 cents, worth q. Boys and childrens single pants and 30,000 other articles all at terrible sacrifice. 710 Chapel street. Third store from State street, near Chapel street bridge, New Haven. Rsmsm- ber this great sale begins Thursday, March 27, and by order must close in three days.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
New Library Casalos uss.

The library directors held long but un- important meeting in the mayors office last night. The principal business done was . vote to issue 2,000 copies of supplementary catalogue for the library. It will contain an enumeration of 2,000 new volumes. The bIds upon specifications for the work of res psiripa the old Third church for occupancy wilI not be opened till May 10.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
REUNION AND ROLL-CALL.

A Pleasant Annivcrsary Event nS tho
 First M. E. Church Tonight.
 The annual reunion and roll-call of the First M. E. church will be held this evening at 7:30. The entire indebtedness of this church has been paid and all departments of work are in vigorous efficiency. It is ex. pected that very large proportion of its large membership will respond to their names. Dr. B. M. Adams of Brooklyn, . former pastor, will make an address. All friends of this church are cordially invited to be present.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
Liquor Law violasers.

Ellen w. Kane was arrested by precinct officers yesterday for alleged violation of the liquor law. It is the result of the Rose case. She lives at No. 23 St. John street and in her testimony in the Rose case yesterday made several statements which were con- sidsred as criminating to herself. She is Rose's mother-in.law
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-26
A Lsssle G,rl msssans.

Kettle Conrad, ,s little girl ten years of age, has been missing from her home in this oity since Monday. She is the daughter of Al bert Conrad, who lives at S4 Hamilton street. Her parents have been searching for her anxiously but have not as yet obtained any trace of her.