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Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
standing of the Clubs.
BancrOfl's Letter.

Here is what Frank Bancroft has to say of the rumors that have been going around late- ly in regard to polo being s'crooked." It was published in last evenings Springfield Union. It has the true ring in it:
 To the Editor of the Union: Runnors have been put in circulation by unprincpled parties that polo games are fixed" so that managers can make bets on them, and to prove that these stories are both false and maliciou. will make 'he following offer, open to anyone: will give S100 to anyone who win prove that have ever bet $1 on a polo game since have been in the business; also will give the same amount to anyone who can prove that ever nection with it; also will give the same amount to anyone proving that any player in the inter state league has done crooked work this season, and will guarantee that he shall be ex- peled; and, finally, will give the same amount to any polo or ball player who can say that ever re- to loose it. know that polo is conducted on as honest basis as any other business enterprise in this city, and parties who start rumors to injure the game not worth noticing, bat in justice to my players and my own reputation deem 1t best to make the above offer. Crcuatsrs of the above named rumors are requested to prove their state ments or for all time cease trying to injure the reputation of honest people and an honest sport. q
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
A GALLANT OFFICER.
Colonel B. F. Blakeslee's Appoint.
 ment.

Colonel B. F. Blakeslee of Hartford, who has been appointed stamp envelope agent, is well known among New Haven O. N. G. officers and men and among our Grand Army men, and his appointment gives much satis- faction to his many warm friends in this city and vicinity. He was born in Southington in 1S43. In she war he served gsllantly in tho Sixteenth 0. v.. and was promoted to lieutenanoy. He was in an engagement at Plymouth, N. O.. taken prisoner and for ten months was confined with his associate off, csrs In the rebel prisons at Macon, Savannah, Charleston and Columbia. He was mustered out June 24, 1865. He was the historian of the Sixteenth regiment, and published an in- teresting volume concerning it's services in the field. Colonel Blakeslee was assistant quartermaster general on Governor Jewells staff during the three terms the latter was in office, and also under Governor Harrison. He was one of the original members of the Hartfor City Guard, and for time was the quartermaster of the Veteran battalion. He is member of the Army and Navy club of Connecticut, ,and was It's treasurer for mum. ber of terms, and is also @ leading member of his regimental association.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
A BENEFIT BY sAssAoUs.

Entersainmens aud SeciabIe Given In
 old Union Armory.
 There was large gathering in Old Union armory last night to celebrate the benefit en- stertainment and sociable which was given by Grand Canton Sassscus. In the early part of the evening the programme as previously printed in the COURIER was finely rendered under the direction of Colonel Peter Ter hume.
 After the entertainment had been enjoyed there was dancing to late hour. The ex- ecutive committee was: Captain Frank E.. Todd, Captain F. D. Brett, Ensign R. c. Me- Clure, Lieutenant Amos J. Brown, Lieu- tenant L. 8. Manville, Lieutenant Charles E. Libbey, Charles w. Weir, EnAign G. N. Gurnsy, Theodore Platt, D. R. Alling. The floor director was William B. Lesk, and his assistants were George Lockyer, George R. Clark, George A. Watt, J..W. Scobis, John Gutman. J. R. Ruff, e. H. Harris, ". D. Nesbit, \. N. Thorpe.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
A meriden Woman Kills Herself.

Mrs. John Luckey of Meriden took an ounce of laudanum Wednesday evening and died soon after, despite the efforts of three physicians. Successive deaths in her family are supposed to have affected her mlnd.
 Mrs. Luckey was an old resident of Meri- den and was the widow of the late John Luckey. She had four children-Thomas, who died in the fall of 1888; Mrs. John Lewis, who died last summer, and Mrs. D. F. Sawyer of South Meriden and Miss Lillie, who are now living.
 The death oi her two children proved too much for Mrs. Luckey and she had been very Respondent since.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
annrual an0OOltrle,'
NEW HAVEN. CONN.
Friday, February %, 1880.


Amusement Hyperion Amusement--rroctor's OperA House. Auction SAle-At Bmedlcy'a. Annual Meeting Savings Fund Association. For nsnt-Tenement-E. This O6ace. For Rsnt-R Rooms-7ae Grand Avenue. For Rsnt-Rooma-0t Clark Street. For Rsnt-R -Rooms-S7 Olive Street. For Hale-Horses-Pulver G Parker. For Salo-Building Lots -B. l.. Lambert. For Sale-Houses-W. D. Judacn. For Sale-Rubbsr 0oods-D. W. Cosgrove Co. Furs Brooks Go. Hoods SarsapsrlIla--At Druggists'. Probate Notice Estate of Eliza N. Ayres. Probate Notce-Estato of Thomas NcCaatland. Real Estate-J. H. Keefe. Tuxedo-Sold Everywhere. vanted-Hslp-775C Chapel Street.
 uted-Hslp-AtwoodB Bros.s Amsbury, Mass. nted-Help-120 Park Street.
 uted-Holp-43 WhAlloy Avenue.
 ted-Help- Cruttenden q Co, City.
 ed-Help-251 Church Street.
 sd-Situatlon-E.,T This Omce.
 ,d-6ituation-s -ss Bradley Street
 d-Situatton-165 Hamilton Street.
 d-Situatien-3S5 Orange Street.
 6ituation-Com This Office.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
JlIussrated Lecsure-s'The Land of the
 Mtkad0s.,,

Rev. J. H. Chapin, 0. D., Ph. D., will de- liver lecture this evening in the Church of the Messiah entitled, "The Land of the Mi- kados." The lecture consists of descriptions of life and scenes among the Japanese, as seen by one who has been there and knows whereof he afirms. The lecture will be H. frustrated with vivid scenes in city and coun- try, field and street, mountain and plain, with illustrations also of tea houses, temples and many other things which exhibit life among those t'children of the rising sum-" There will also be brief sketches of the hiss tory, government, religion and social ussges of those bright and entertaining people. A calcium light which will greatly aid in bring ing number of scenes wildly before the audiences will be used. This lecture is an exceedingly attractive and instructive one and doubtless a large audience will be pres. ent to hear the talented and eloquent lec- turer.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28

New England order of Protection.
 The reception rendered to the grand lodge officers of the New England Order of Pro- tection by Ida lodge of Bridgeport Wednes- day evening was largely attended. Delegates from Park City lodge and the Housatonic lodge of Stratford were among the seventy. five who sat down to an elaborate callation. Speeches were delivered by W. H. Ely and F. D. Grinnell of New Haven and Dr. Bragg, A. M. Porter and Edmund Sturges of Bridge
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
PublIe InstalIation,

The public inst allation of officers and mu' sical entertainment of Welcome assembly Non-Secret Endowment order, take plac' this evening at Loomis' Temple of Music Admission is by complimentary tickets which may be obtained at McIntosh's o1 Center street and the Hub clothing house The programme is:
 Selection n.....................St Stevens orehestr, Introductory
 Deputy Supreme President H. Hopkins Piano Duet-Overture to Peter schmall. Webe
 Mrs. w. L.. Augur and Miss Gussie Mahan. Address Supreme President Herbert Mcintosh. Duet-Estudiantina, the Spanish Students' Misses Mary and Jessie Dyer Reading Selected. ............. ................ Miss F. E. Lucas Solo-These Words no Shakespeare Wrote. Miss Mary E. Dyer. Address Supreme Secretary J. o. H. Woodman. Recitation-King Robert of Sicily (by request).. Miss Mary E. Dyer. Installation of officers.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
pr. webb's Dinner.

Dr. William Seward Webb, president gen. eral of the National society of the Sons of the American Revolution, will entertain the officers and prominent members of the vari- ous state societies at @ swell dinner at Del monico's on Saturday evening, March 1, at seven o'clock. Invitations have been issued tor 200 or more, and the occasion will be . notable on. Dr. Webb starts for Europe next week for a pleasure trip of several months
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
show Hln Up.

A party who lives in the neighborhood of Cheshire, reported in this oity yesterday that hs knew man belonging in New Haven who had been to Cheshire within few days and caught eleven handsome trout. It is to be hoped that this smart O individual may be made to suffer the full penalty of the law for his reckless enterprise.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28

Players league team. He is to play at either snortstop or third. Pickett is a brilliant player, but was on the sick list last season aud could not play. A.
 The board of arbitration will find the Le- hane matter hard nut to crack. Columbus proposes to have the big first baseman and will make tremendous and mighty unpleas- ant kick before giving him up. New York, too, Is very positive in its claims upon the man and will not lose him without resorting to every pretence and device to hold him.
 Nitric Mu.Iis is said to have carried away all the ohampiau banners won by the giants. Will MT. Hutrie fly them when he gets down south? If he does, he had better be careful, for the people there hate deceit, and will resent any attempt to palm of Dooley, Crane. Farrell, Murphy, Horning, Young, Galligan and Sharott as the winners of such emblems.
 The Association schedule provides for the following principal dates: Opening day, Co., lumbus at home with Toledo, Louisville at home with St. Louis, Brooklyn at home with Syracuse, Athletic at home with Rochester. On Decoration day the west will play in the Columbus at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Louisville at Rochester, Toledo at Syracuse. On the Fourth of July the Athletic club will play at Columbus, Brook 1yn ct St. Louis, Rochester at Louisville and Syracuse at Toledo.
 Burglars Bound over. MER1DEN, Feb. 27.-John Kennedy and James O'Neil, the Meriden burglars whe were captured on freight train at Hartford yesterday, were up in the police court in this city this morning. They were bound over l in $1 300 each.
 Medical Men Meet. The New Haven Homeopathic Medica
 society met last evening at Dr. E. G. Walker l for their annual meeting The following
 officers were elected: 0. B. Adams. president t
 Charles Vishno, vice president; Walter skiff
 secretary and treasurer; E. J. Walker, B. H
 Cheney, Paul 0. Skif, oensors. The mex meeting will be held at Dr. Mowbray's, Nl
 Howard avenue, the last Thursday in March
 Dr. 0. A. Dormsn was admitted to thu
 society last evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
The spring Medicine.

f The popularity which Hoods Sarsaparilla has gained @ spring medicine. Is wonder
 full. It possesses just thoseselsments of thanksgiving, blood-purifying and appetite restoring which everybody seems to need at this season. Do not continue in dull, tired, unsatisfassory condition when you may be so much benefited by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
 Itpurinss the blood and makes the weak
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
Death of . Rridgepers WheeIman.

Death of Bridgeport Wheelman.
 Ulysses P. Smith died of consumption at the Bridgeport hospital yesterday. He was very estimable young man and . druggist by profession. He was an ardent bicyclist and we'll known in wheeling circles, having formerly been member of the Bridgeport Rambling Wheelmen. Funeral services will be held over the remains in the Greenfield Hill church this afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
A JOLLY ROLL DOWN STAIRS With . Shower of Wood Ealing all
 over Him.

over Him.
 A very amusing and laughable incident occurred yesterday afternoon on State street just above Chapel. Two men were carrying kindling wood up stairs in barrels. Each man had his load of wood on his back and they were making their way slowly up the stairs. The last man was but two or three steps below the first and thinking only of the heaviness of his burden, when suddenly, without seconds warning, the bottom of the barrel carried by the first man fell out and the wood came down in . perfect shower upon the unlucky individual below. The shock 50 frightened him that he lost his balance and fell over backward. man, wood and al, rolling down the long stairs and land. ing in heap on the sidewalk, where the wood formed Q miniature pyramid, with the unlucky acrobat as it's base. He was ex- tricated from the heap with some difficulty and stood in a dazed attitude e if uncertain what had happened to him. As soon as il was ascertained that no bones were broken the bystanders broke into laugh so loud that the policeman on the opposite corner came over to disperse the crowd.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28

A free fight was one of the diversions
 which the residents of the upper part of Oak street enjoyed last night. Officers Nichols
 and Moore made descent upon them and captured Charles Reynolds, who was some-
 what battered by the time he was hustled into the police wagon.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28

ETC III An0OnI3 LasS NI8nt.
 The roof of Farrells new foundry in Ansonia was slightly damaged by fire last night. The foundry is 6 new one and is not quite finished. It is not known how the fire originated.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28

Philip Corbin and family of New Britain left Tuesday for Florida.
 Professor Atwater and family of Middle town have returned from Washington.
 Miss Jennie Bradford of this city, is Q guest at Mrs. o. H. Parsons in New Britain.
 Mayor BigRs and ex-Mayor Lewis of Mid morrow.
 Professor Francis Wsyland, IL. D., of New Haven, has been elected one of the National Law and Order league. The league will hold it's next annual meeting at Pitts burg, Pa.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
A...n1t.a uy. vV11e.

ADD0uIgO0 E1IB WIkes William Cummings was brought to the police station by Officer Nichols last eve- ming for assaulting his wife. Mrs. Cummings called the officer to quell the turbulent antics of her better half.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
Cost she Town s7Oo.

MER1pEN Feb. 27.-Selectman Bsvins to- day estimated the expense to the town so far on account of the smallpox as at least $700. That includes $l0 day for Dr. Grasber's services, 8 per day for the pest house nurses, food and clothing for the in- mates of the pest house and infected houses and other necessary expensee.
 George Zissell is back in the Britannia shop shipping room after two weeks' quarantine on Britannia street. He says he passed the time in checker and card play- ing, watching the policemen sleep and smok- iun
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
The ReA Men.

The great chiefs of the Reservation of Con- necticut, Independent Order of Red Men, are tribe, No. Il of Hartford, this evening. The chiefs degree will be conferred and an Inc dian iolli6cation is planned.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
The ssMsraIA,, sued for SIO,OOO.

HHU AOH2I0' Su0W HVh vHVSOVVs
 NEW BRITAIN, Feb. 27.-E. I. Webster, formerly of Bristol, but now of Russell, Mass. brought suit this morning against the account of an article in last weeks Herald in regard to the fire in the store occupied by Webster in Bristol last spring. The article pointed strongly to Webster as being the author of the firs
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
me Card-Keefe Case.

Mrs. Marion D. Card says in reference to her suit against Constable J. H. Keefs to compel the reoonveyanoe of second mert- gage of $210 which Keefs holds upon her property, that the latter's claim of $200 for services, is without basis and that she pro- poses to fight the claim vigorously in the C0urta
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
W wEATHEa RECORD.
INDICATIONS TOR TO-DAY.

q ovsIcE or THs CaIxp SIGNAL BENvIcE. wAsHINoroN. D. O., ?. m., Feb. 27. 1890. ]
 For Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont: Cloudy weather and rain; slightly warmer, caster ly winds.
 For the rest of New England: Threatening weather and rain; slightly warmer, southeasterly winds.
 For Eastern New York: Threatening weather and rain; warmer, southerly winds.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
The Situation.

By New Britains winning last nights game from Hartford it shoves them nearer to third place. They passed Meriden and propose to head the Kangaroos before the week ends. However, Hartford will make hard fight, and will not give up their position again without struggle. Bridgeport, by defeat- ing Springfield, puts them nearer the pennant and unless some unlucky event happens the 'sgit there's" will land on top.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
United order or she Gslaen Crsss. AInha Noua m au daxx No QAA usxa A -~,


 Alpha Commandsry No. 248 gave . very enjoyable entertainment last evening in their hall in tho COURIER building. With the rare good taste that Ia . special feature of this order they opened the ball with . first. clsss spread, to which everyone holding tickets were made heartily welcome, the members of the commandsry acting the part of hosts and hostssses % if it was an every day occurrence with them. At o'clock the musical and literary part began and kept time to the chatter of knives and forks and the rattle of spoons of the late corners and whom our reporter appeared on deck st 9:80 there was still cake and coffss to spare and ths music indicated that those who loved the ssmazes of the giddy dancs" would find an opportunity to indulge their fancy. The a6sir was intended to "do good and make monsy, :" and ss.thsy sueesedsd % admirably in doing the nrit part 1t is to bs hopsd they Tssped good harvsst of hard cash ss . re- vard for thsir labon of love; and they hope thst rot few extra applications for msm- bership will follow this exhibition of their abiIity and will to entertain their friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
Railroad Hearing.

The Railroad commissioners gave a hear ing in Westport yesterday on the petition of the Consolidated road to take by oondem- nation certain lands needed to carry out pro- posed improvements near the Saugatuck rail- road station
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
DANCE OF THE HORSE GvAnps.

A Pleasant Reception and soclabIe
 Given at she Armory East Night
 Guests from Hartford.
 A large gathering enjoyed the reception and social given by the Second company, Governors Horse Guards at the Meadow street armory last night. There was large representation from the First company of Horse Guards of Hartford and they were entertained in royal style by the New Haven boys.
 The grand march, which was formed about nine o'clock, was led by Major D. A. Blakes. lee, the newly chossn successor of Major H. H. Strong. with Miss Alice Ford The march was comprised of about f25 couples. Music was furnished by Thomas' orchestra, which rendered a very interesting concert during tho early evening. Major Blakeslee and Mics
 Ford were followed in the march by the officers, non-commissionsd officers and priv
 ates of the Second company, and these
 were followed by the guests from the Firsi
 Company of Hartford.
 Among the many members of the C.pita'
 City guards who participated in the affair
 were Major Frank Cowles, Captain William
 Hubbard, Lieutenant F. w. Warren, Cornei Clark, Color Sergeant A. 8. Tillotson. Pri- yates F. w. Honsun and Byron Seymore Corporal Carter, Corporal E. w. Goodrich, Color Sergeants Allen and Parmalee, Ser. geant Peck, Orderly Whitehead, Captain panied the Hartford guests were: Mrs. William Hubbard. Mrs. Case, and Miss Goodhill, Mrs. Cowles and others. Others who enjoyed the occasion were Major H. Strong, Captain and Mrs. Luding-
 ton and Miss Annie Ludington, Miss Emms han Me- MT. and Mrs. George A. Law, Miss Kirtie L. Sturges, Miss Jennie Lincoln, Miss Rowland, Mir. and Mrs. Stillman Rice, Miss Grace Wentworth, Mrs. and Miss Morton, Misl Fanny Rogers, Miss Irene Gardiner and others.
 The programmes were inscribed with the following stanzas by Mrs. z. T. Pratt: Wen trip the "Lght fantastic toe.'' IF The eS dancers gay among. g.
 When morning gray doth dawn. Around the floor a merry throng Have gathered with delight; iris time to say "dood Nights The committee for the evening were Floor committee-Floor director, Lieutenant
 F. L. Newton; aids, First Sergeant ". H Forsyth, Sergeant O. A. Page, Sergeant Charles Bright, Corporal E. Hotchkiss, Cor poral J. Gebbie, Private Henry Powell.
 Reception committse-Najor D. A. Blakes lse. ex-Major H. Fl. Strong, Captain L. Lud.
 ington, Lieutenant E. H. Ticknor, Leuten
 ant A. N. Farnham, Lieutenant G. w Adams, Lieutenant J. w. Burns. Executive committee-G. T. Pratt, chair
 man; G. I. Platt, F. J. Buck, F. L. Hawkins W. Oviatt, 0. I. Blau, w. s. Chidsey, J
 Schmidt, l.. E. Toocker, J. E. Downs jr. The supper provided was excellent, ant to the ladies who kindly tendered their ser. vices the committaa return hearty thanka
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
Woodchoppera, Win.

WOOdch0ppers, Win.
 NEW BRITAIN, Feb. 27.-The home team admins cred Waterloo to the Kangaroos here tonight. Hartford played hard to win but could not keep the pace started by tho home team. Score: New Britain 4, Hart- ford
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
Use Hereford,s Acid Phespha

OUe KAO1bHUTW'B ACdU EuOSpM2I0e
 Dr. 8. L. Williams, Clarence, Ia., says: Il have used 1t to grand effect in case of neuralgia fever, and in uterine difficulties. Also, in cases where sgeneral tonic was needed. For nerve tonic I think it ia, the best have ever uae5, and can secommend it, meat confidently. fSz 8tend1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-28
Enyersainments.


 Miss Nellie McHenry and her company in Q revised version of "Greenroom Fun" kept large audience in roars of laughter at Proctor's Opera house last evening. Miss NcHenry is e very clever artist, but she seemed less refined last evening than when she first appeared with "The Troubadours'' few years ago. Her sprightliness at times verges on coarseness and though she is al- ways funny her manners are now and then almost rude. This is to be regretted and as 1t is no doubt a fault committed unoon- sciously it should be speedily corrected. MT. w. Fl. Lytell was excellent as "Mr. Booth HcForrest" and in fact furnished the great- est share of the fun. Miss Frances Herbert sang her solos very we'll and deserves special mention for her tasteful and becoming dresses. The other characters were all satis- factorily taken. The performance will be repeated tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening Those who want to know where McGinty went and to enjoy themselves should attend.
 BARRY AND FAY.
 McKenna's Filtration will be produced by Barry and Fay, those inimitable comedians at Proctor's on Monday night of next week.
 THE aLAssBLowrRs.
 
 especially evenings. The wonderful skill in rife shooting shown by Texas Charlie and his daughter. Miss Sadie. excite the lively interest of the spectators and not a few o1 the most difficult shots are warmly applaud- cd. Many ladies attend in the evening aa well as afternoons and each visitor receives a gift.
 GEO. WILSON'S MINsTRELS.
 Mir. Bert Davis, press representative of the George Wilson mammoth minstrels, is ir this city to arrange for the appearance of his minstrels at the Hyperion on Thursday oi next week. The organization was formerly known as the Barlow, Wilson, Primrose & West minstrels and is on it's fourth annual tour.
 MLEAN AND PRESCOTT. R. D. Mclean and Marie Prescott appear at the Hyperion on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week in As You Like It and Richard III. They are both conscientious players O much ability.
 FKRNCLNFE. Hsworths fine new war drama, Ferncliffe will be produced at Proctor's on Tuesday ant Wednesday of next week by a thorough, competent and carefully selected company. HE, SHE, HIM AND HER. This and tomorrow afternoon and evening He, She, Him and Her will be the attractio, at the Grand. The company includes Georg' Fl. Adams and Toma Hanlon and many othe fine players. The scenery is elaborate ani striking.
 Application has been made for authorit, | to organize the First National bank of Swan