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Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
OPENING TaE DARK CONTINENT.
Rev. pr. Munger Discourses Upon the
 ssOpening up of Affica.s

Rev. pr. Munger 0Iscourse0 Upon the
 s'0pening up of Africa.'
 ''After any great invention or exploration people have wondered why mankind did not make the discovery before," said Dr. Nun- ger at United church last night. ''So it was with the discovery of America; 50 with the invention of movable type by Guttenberg. We wonder why the Romans did not invent the steam engine. We wonder how folks got along without the telephone. AS sphere for mans dignity the world is indeed small, but think that some time mankind will have larger world. Small as it is, how ever, it has not been all discovered. Africa long escaped the eye of civilized man.. While Columbus and his successors were making their explorations in America no explorer arose to pierce the boundaries of the dark continent. Yet while Europe was overrun- ming our country Africa ley close at hand. The opening up of Africa began in 179S when Mungo Park explored the Niger. From ceased. We are most familiar with what England is doing in this direction, but all European nations are engaged in it. Africa, in area, equals Europe and North America combined and contains about one sixth the population of the world. With the excep- ton of Egypt the northern half is in the hands of the French. The English have large portion in the west and another in the south. The interior is as yet unclaimed. The geography of Africa has been compared to an inverted saucer. Along the coast are swamps, then rising ground, then table, land on which are many large lakes the head quarters of the Nile, the Zambeze and the Congo. The climate, except near the coast, is good, the fertility of the coil is immense, and the products are the luxuries and neces- sities of the world.
 The time is not far distant when the in- terior of Africa will be as well known as the interior of Asia. Several great schemes have heen devised: One the building of railroad by the French from Algeria through Sahara to the Soudan, another the flooding of vast area in the valley of the Niie. And no one can study geography of Africa without com ing to the conclusion that great commercial highway will be established between the mouth of the Congo on the weat coast through the region of the great lakes to tho mouth of the Zambeze on the east. AS Africa has been problem in the past. go it is for the future. But highways will be made through it, Arabian influence will be shut out, the slave trade will bs put down, and civilization with its blessings and it's curses will enter. The course of events will be rapid, striking, and full of interest to all students. The preacher paid glowing tributes to Stanley and his greater predecessor Living stone and spoke of the explorations of each.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
THE 0. N. o.
The NewiCommander of COnneetlcucs
 MllltArY FOrc00.

The NewiCOmmander of COnnectlcut,s
 Military Forces.
 HARTFORD, March 2.-General Graham, who was honorably discharged from the mil itary service of the state by Governor Bulke. ley, has had nineteen years military ex- perence. He enlisted ss a private in Com- pany H, Second regiment, 1871. rose to be captain in 1873. major of the regiment in 1875, colonel in 1878 and was appointed brigadier general in 1885.
 He has not, in the First regiment affair, been in accord with the views of the com mander-i chief, and not long ago approved the resignation of the field and staff. His resignation was requested over . month ago. He wrote, asking time to consider, and this week letter was received in which he re- fused to resign.
 General T. L. Watson, his successor, is senior partner of T. L. Watson 6 Go. private bankers of Bridgeport, and also of the New York firm of Watson & Gibson. He is a native of Bridgeport and about forty three years old. He finished his education at the military institute at New Milford, where he graduated with honor. He has been presi- dent of the Fairfield County Agricultural society, auditor of the City Savings bank and treasurer HOt the c1tye board or trade. He is at present director of the Boston and New York Air Line and director of the Stock and Petroleum Exchange of New York, is chairman of the finance committee and one of its vice president. He is also g mem- Der of the Union League and other promi- nent clubs in New York and in Bridgeport. Although Colonel Watson's business calls him to New York much of the time, his iden- tification with all that pertains to Brideport'a prosperity has made him one of the most substantial business men and influential citi- zens.
 General Watson has been widely known in military circles as colonel of the Fourth regi ment and under his hand the regiment has rapidly advanced in discipline and efficiency. Colonel Watson declined the position of adj1tant general under Governor Lounsbury, preferring to remain with the Fourth regi- rnent as it's commander. He first entered the military service in May, 1877. as first lieuten- ant and paymaster of the Fourth. July 6, 1878, he was made captain and A. D. 0. on the brigade staf, and January 30, 1879, major and brigade qnsrtermaster. His commission as colonel of t6ss Fourth is dated April 2S, 1884. s5
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
Coming social Tfznes.


 The F. W. A. association will give their fourth annual fair and entertainment at tho Quinnipisc rink on Monday evening, March IT. It promises to be @ very pleasant and enjoyable affair and the young men of the asociation will endeavor to eclipse xll former efforts and make this their best entertain- ment. Doolittle will furnish music and Mo- Donald will do the prompting.
 A social will be held at Swedish hall in the Boardman building, corner State and Chapel streets, next Wednesday evening. Professor Oggesen will prompt and Lsndrigan will fur nish the music. If 1t Is stormy 1t will be held the following Saturday.
 The K. o. J. society will give . private masquerade at Progress hall in the Exchange building on Tuesday evening, March Il. Committee of arrangements, M. Mailhouse, H. Levy, l.. Well, I. Ullman and L. Loeb.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
GERMAN OITIxENs ORGANIZE.

The German Society or New Haven
 Formed at Turn Hall Yesterday.
 For some time past the German citizens of New Haven have been contemplating the formation of German society fer the gen- eral in improvement and aid of their brethren in this city. Yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock about fifty of those interested in the movsment met at Turn hall and formed a temporary organization. There arc sixty y.six charter members ot the new society. Its temporary officers were chosen and 1t was decided to call 1t "The German Society of New Haven." Philip Hugo was elected temporary chairman and George J. Faul- haver secretary. A committee of seven was appointed to adopt bylaws and to effect a permanent organization. This committee consists of Charles F. Bollman, Frederick D. Graves, George J. Faulhsver, Otto H. Wall. Paul Jente, William F. Sternberg, Herman Bussman. The frat regular meet- ing of the new society will be held on the first Sunday in April. At yesterdays meet- ing several letters of regret were read from thoAe who could not attend, and the new members admitted were: Frank Phelgar, F. Hsllier, Alexis KiAh, Gottlieb Manz. Matthews Vowinkel, Julius Jente, J. P. Dejon, John J. Lauth
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
Insen deA so XII Her.

Webster, the Indian half breed. now in the county jail, who committed SO fsndish an assault upon Miss Cowan of Waterbury, talks freely concerning his prime and has several times acknowledged his guilt. He eonfesses he tried to kill Miss Cowan, after she resisted him.
 My Indian blood was up," he said. "snd didn't care what did. I intended to Kill her. I supposed that had done 70 and left her dead"
 Miss Cowsn was reported no better yester- day morning. She is still in critical con- dltiou.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
Strike outs.

Hutchinson Is doing some great pitching for Captain Anson down in Florida.
 Preeident Byrne will join his team at St. Augustine after the League meeting on Tuesday.
 Days reference to Ewing as manager of the old League team must be pleasant reading to the only Mutrie.
 The magnates say they have always lost money, and etill they will not consider that offer of $l, ,000,0 ,000.
 Syracuse has signed Frank McCabe, an amateur pitcher of Miners Mills, Pa. He is said to be good one.
 Soon after his arrival in Charleston Mutrie signed Mike Lehane, who will commence to practice with the team to-day.
 Duryea's brother is very sick, and the eye clone will not be able to go with Wards men. He will join them as soon as possible.
 Most of tha Eastern magnates go to Cleveland with the fixed idea that the League circuit should be reduced to include eight clubs only.
 The legal aspects of base ball are now to be presented to the people of Cleveland, the League msxnates there having commenced suits against some of their deserting players.
 "Mike" Lehane says he has had more trouble during the two months of 1890 now passed than he had during all the four years he played first base on the Buffalo team.
 John Ward says that the Leagues reason for trying to eDjoin Ewing in the United States court is because they have been prac- tically beaten in the supreme court of the state.
 Brotherhood officials say that there is no intention of transferring the Buffalo Players team to Washington. Neither Mir. Ward nor Mr. Talcott know anything of such . scheme.
 Arthur Sunday, the new outdelder signed by Ward, is in New York. Heis a fine look ing fellow, tall, powerful and weighs about two hundred pounds. He is said to be the coming batter.
 Anson is pleased with the pitching of Law son, the Wilmington, Del, pitcher, who is temporarily with the St. Augustine club, and is willing to purchase his release if the price is not too high.
 The friends of the Philadelphia club feel disappointed over the showing that Vickery is making in the south. He is as wild as . 'sMarch hare,r and appears to have no oon- trol of the ball.
 Manager Ohapmans, of Louisville has se- cured two Nassaehusetts players for his
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
Funeral of Miss Rsoss.

The funeral of Annetta M. Foote, oldest daughter of Alderman Alexander Foots of the Fourth ward, who died Saturday morn- Ing, takes place tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from her late home, 847 Howard avenue. She was about twenty eight ysars old. Five or six years ago she was injured psllsd to use crutchss. She apparently fscovered, however. but about year ago became worse and had since been an in- valid,
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
WKATMRR RECORD.
INDICATIONS y0R TO-DAY.
 WAn lRRARTNRNr.

INUICAIEONb 1Oh xV'DANs
 WAR DEPARrMxNr, OsrIcn or TIE CnIEr SIGNAL SERVICE. WASHINGTON. D. O., ?. m., March. 2. 1890. For Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont: FaIr weather, preceded on the coast of Maine by light snow; northerly winds; celdsr Monday. For the rest of New England: Fair weather; preceded on the coast by snow; northsrIy winds; colder in eastern portion, stationary temperature in western portion.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
ON THE CAMPUS.
Inssruosion in music so Begin This
 MOrnlng.

Mornieg.
 This morning another innovation will bs made in the course instructions. Professor stoeckel will give the n.t instruction In music ever given in the college course at Yale. A regular elective courss in music hes already been laid out which will hereafter bs open to members of the junior and senior classes.
 The course which will bs begun on Mon. day by Professor Stosokel will bs in harmony and will be an entirely optional one this year, as it 10 now too late to insert any new electives among the regular courses of Junior and senior year. This oourss, however, will be combined next year e an advanced study in harmony and will be very thorough one in that branch of music. Several othsr courses in music will also be opened to sen- iors and juniors at the beginning of next year.
 There is considerable indignation among the students over certain statement that came out in one of the local pspsrs lest weak making psrsonal matter of one of the stu- dsnts escapadss and copied with highly sm. bsllished congregations In last Sundays sdi- tiou of that startling sheet of modern sensa- tionalism, the New York World.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Meriden has two more smallpox cases.
 A little of the "bsautiful snow" for . change. .. .'
 The Century for March Is for sale by T. H. Pease & Son.
 Mir. Joseph Parker of this city is at the Fifth Avenue hotel, New York.
 Hygeis Lithis water contains no sediment to irritate the kidneys. E. Hewitt & Go. sell 1t. ..-
 The St. Aloyslus society will erect . club house on Meadow street opposits the Union armory.
 Two new members were added by letter to the St. John street N. E. church yesterday forenoon.
 Rev. Thomas G. Wright of this oity preached in the Baptist church in Shslten yesterday.
 Thomas Buckley, . Waterbury boy of thirteen, is missing. and 1t is feared he has been kidnapped.
 Tbe Cosohmen's Benevolent organization holds . meeting this evening in No. II Boardman building.
 Appropriate mention of the death of the late Deacon Moulthrop was made st Calvary Baptist church yesterday.
 The funeral services of the late ex-Con- gressman Mitchell take place this afternoon at 2;15 o'clock from St. Paul's church.
 Quito handsome sum was netted by the Deestrict Skule entertainment given at the Humphrey street Congregational church last Friday night.
 Miss Hattie H. Bristol, organist of the Congregational church in Ansonia for the last year or two, has resigned, the resiRna- ton to take effect May 1.
 The Pocahontas degree ladies hold another meeting this week Thursday at Mrs. Hin. mans, on Bradley street. to further prepare for their coming trading post at Lincoln rink.
 A New Haven man who was in Pittsheld on Saturday visited the ios cutting scene there. Great piles of ics had been out but not housed, and the mild weather was fast melting the crystal blocks.
 0. M. Loomis, the music dealer, who ha, been i'll for several days with pneumonia, was still Q very sick man yesterday. Hs passed bad night Saturday night. but was . little easier yesterday afternoon. xr. Loomis Is attended by Dr. Paul 0. skin.
 The late Hon. Charles L. Mitchell was . director in the National Tradesmen's bank of this city, the Meriden Brittauia company, the Benedict & Burnham company of Waterbury, the Bridgeport Brass company, and inter ested. also. In other financial corporations.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
VM.,A.&GO.
 GREAT ANNUAL MARCH SALE Mems Unlaundered Shirts NIGHT SHIRTS. COMMENCING MONDAY, MARCH Sd, 1890,

In presenting these great values to our pa have made speciality of this department. ( we venture to assert, are superior to any offer used and in the general fit and finish of the money refunded. No Limit to Quantity. -&l
 This Lixum Shirt at 25c each is made from good quality of cotton, reinforced and finished buttonholes, in Boys and Mems sizes.
 Improved Dread D. B. Shirt at 39c each is made from extra heavy weight cotton, rein- forced back and front, endless and extension facing on back opening, three ply pure linen bosom, neck and wristbands, seams double stitched; every shirt cut straight way of cloth and fit guaranteed.
 Improved Elite Shirt at 50c each is made of cotton. same weight as Wamsutts, full reinforced back and front, everlasting stay on back opening, 1900 pure linen bosom, three ply collar and wristbands, French graded to correspond with body size, seams double felled, shirt cut full 36 inches long, | straight way of cloth, and fit warranted.
 "Own" R. s. Shirt at 75c each is made of genuine Wamsutta cotton, reinforced back, front and shoulders, double stitched seams, endless and extension facing on back open 1 ing, French placket sleeves, 1900 pure linen l bosom collar and wristbands, front of shirt cut out and three ply bosom set in with shrunk Things, cut straight way of cloth, full 36 inches long, fit guaranteed. University Shirt g! 89c each is made of genuine Wamsutta cotton, endorsements, double stitched, endless and extension facings 1 on back opening, pointed yokes, double stitched and seams double felled, French placket sleeves reinforced at top, extra fine linen bosom, front of shirt cut out and three ply bosoms set in with shrunk Innings, extra l wide linen wristbands double stitched, shirt cut straight way of cloth, 39 inches long, fully graded and fit warranted.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
Residence sold.

Dr. A. E. Winchell has sold his residence on Pearl street for about 5000 to Hiram Camp, president of the New Haven Clock company. who has bought it for an invest- ment. Dr. Winchell will remove to the residence on Pearl street formerly Fl. P. Hub bard's, which was purchased by him recently for his daughter
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
News About Town.

' It is the current report about town that Kemps Balsam for the Throat and Lungs is making some remarkable cures with people troubled with coughs, sore throat, asthma, will give you trial bottle free of cost. It is guaranteed to relieve and cure. The large bottles are 50c and $1
 We have contracted for the sole agency of one of the best health comfort corset waists for ladies, at popular prices. We invite in- spection.
 VIM NKRLY & Co.,, Corset Dept.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
SERMON BY FATHER TURNER As ss. mary's Church Yesterday Fore.
 noon.

A very large congregation was at the ssr- vice as hali-pass ten o'clock at St. Nsry's church on Hilihouss avenue yesterday morn- ing. The high mass was sung by Father Hartigsn. The sermon by Father Turner, ono of the Dominican fathers, illustrated sev- eral of the New Testament lessons taught by Jesus. The sin of blasphsny was properly rebuked by the pastor. who was at loss to know what satisfaction there was In the use of contsmptuous or irrevsrent words uttered against Gods express command. There might be some eradication in indulging In other sins, but the satiafaotion of swearing was not apparent to the pastor.
 Gods willingness to forgive those who arc repentant was another scriptursl truth that was ably explained.
 The congregation who worship at St. Mary's church arc favored with singing of . high order of excellence. The singing yes terday by Mme. Osrtel and the choir was re- msrkabIy beautiful.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03

The Growth of Grace M. E. Church.
 At the Morning communion service yester. day nine persons were received into member ship upon probation; six by letter and six were baptized, making total since May last of sixty-seven by letter and twenty-six on probation.
 Notwithstanding the storm good sized audience listened to the evening praise ser- vice which was led by the choir. The ser vice was so excellently rendered that repi- tition of 1t has been requested. The words of several numbers were written by the pas- tor, Rev. James Ooot, and the music by the organist, F. w. Canada.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03

We are hsadeuarters for the to. P. A La 5irene" Paris made coraets. Also complete assortment of the French woven goods in common sense shape and all lengths.
 WI. NEELY 6 Co.,, Corset Dept.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
NEW MEMDERs ADMITTED.

Anniversary Exercises of she Dixwell
 Avenue Congregati0nal Church.
 The seventh year of the pastorate of Rev. Albert P. Miller at the Dlxwell Avenue Con- gregational church was celebrated by elabo- rate anniversary exercises yesterday. At 6 o'clock iu the morning there was a jubilee led by Brother Samuel Brown. The pastor preached at i0:30 o'clock. At o'clock the presiding elder of the district, N. T. Green, was present and preached . strong sermon. Fine musical exercises were rendered, and the following persons were admitted to mem- bership: Ernestine McLinn, Bell Cope, Sarah Fleetwood, Minnie Wilson, Geneva Wilson, Annie Walker, Garrison H. Johnson, Bertha D. Johnson, Lily Rosa, Hattie Blaine, Ger trude Johnson, Horace A. B. Johnson, John O'Neil, Nellie Godette, Jessie Banta. John H. Coston, Minnie F. Coston, Laura Powers, George Williams, Stella Francis, Irene Latham, Nelson Garnet, Celia Banta, Henry H. Crawford, Daniel G. Counter, Mary Lynn, William Lynn. Walter Pierce Watkins, Walter s. Miller, Edna Anderson, Ida Palmer, Eliza Curtias, Alvin H. Loh- man, Julia A. Norcum, Lizzie 0. Halle, Henry H. Hicks, Annie Stedman, John T. Godette. Dora Godette, Emma HAwley, T. l.. Benjamin, Mary E. Anderson, Bettie Biggs, Theodore Crawford, Lyda Cowes, J. Catherine Butler, Ella s. Chandler, Howard Smith, Richard Thompson.
 At o'clock Brother William Green led a prayer meeting for young people and at 7:30 o'clock the pastor preached strong sermon upon The Possession of Faith. All services were largely attended.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
STABBED A FRIEND.
A Dispute over Money Matters-Fat
 Result Feared.

A Dispute over mOney mateers-Ratal
 Result Feared.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, March 2.-Condie Bivins of this city was arrested in Westport this afternoon by officers from this city. Early this morning he stabbed a companion named James Forney twice in the back, in. hlcting wounds from which Forney will probably die. The men were gambling and the dispute arose over money matters. Bivins made his escape and walked to Vest port. 8 distance of twelve miles. Re had purchased a ticket for New York and was about to board train when arrested. He is now in iail in this city,
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
somewhat Improvsd.

Mrs. William L. Robertson has been dam gerously i'll with complication of catarrhal pneumonia and pleurisy troubles. She is somswhat better. but is not yet considered wholly out of danger as yet. Mrs. Robert son Is connected with the firm of Brooke & Go. the matters. Dr. MoNeil is attending har
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
Monday, March 2, 1880.
NEW ADvNRfIsnMRNTs TOE TO-DAY.

Annual March gals-r. M. Brown & Co. Amussment-At Bunnoll's. musement-Hypcrion. Clothing-Wn. Nesly q Go. Corsets-Wm. Neely q Go. Dress Goods-Howe & DtetDon. Dress 0oods-Ncintyre Maguirs q Co. Hoods Sarsapsriila--At DruEgists'. Horsford's Acid Phosphate-At Drugehts'. Meeting Beard of Aldermen. New Hats Brooks q Co. Nervura-At Druagistt.
 Oneite Water-At Druggists'.
 Perfection Wheatine-At GrocerG. Spring Dress Goods-Nonson q Carpenter. Securities-H O.. Warren q Co. ..- Shoes-Wm. Neely q Go.
 Teas-R W. Mills, 86a State Street. Tuxedo-Sold Everywhere. Wanted-Boarders-a5 wooster Street. Wanted-Help-108 Orange Street. Wanted-Help-70 Howe Street. Wanted-Help-735 Grand Avenue. Wapted-Help-Box 14i South Boston, Va. Wantsd-Help-775 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03

like nay wife to use Pozzoni's Complex lon Powder because it improves her looks and is as fragrant as violets.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
FoR 1890,
762 Chanel Street.

You can get more first class Photographs for less money than at any other gallery in New Haven, We finish all our Three Dollar Cabinets on import. ed paper and fine Gilt Beveled Edge Cards, just such as other galleries ask $4 and S5 per dozen for
 We also give 13 for dozen, one being on an elegant tinted mount made expressly for us in Germany. We make Cabinets at still lower prices if you wish them. Elegant tinted and plain Crayon and India Ink Portraits near life size, with stylish bronze or gilt frame, and one dozen of our best Cabinet Photos, only $8 to $10; cost $25 to $35 elsewhere
 Over 300 sold the past year. w No gallery can compete with us in fine work at low prices. Call
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03

Our sM. M. A La Modele,'' corset, superior quality, possessing all the necessary fitting requirements, valuable at $1, our price 79c.
 WM NEELY & Co.,, Corset Dept.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-03
Recovering.

Miss Carrie Sparks, ,contralto in Humphrey street church choir, has been dangerously i'll with brain fever, but is now slowly improv- ing Essa s7fs..-rE etz g,s.4s..