Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-21
THE DoOLrrrLE CASE.

THE DOOLITTLE CASE. Hearing Before Judge York Yesterday -ChiIdrenTrying tOPrOveTheirFath- CT Incompetent to ManaGeKKiSA6airs.
 Julius Doolittle, of Woodbridge, was in the Probate court yesterday on hearing be- fore Judge York on motion to have a con servator appointed over him. The petition is brought by his children. Charles 5. Hamilton appeared for the Selectmen or the town of Woodbridge and the relatives ot the defendant, and Hilton E. Doolittle and George A. Tyler looked out for the interest of MT. Doohttle.
 The first witness was Burton Dickerman, of Westville, one of MT. Doolittls's sons-in- law. As evidence of the incapacity of the defendant to manage his property, MT. Dick erman told the court that his father-in-law had on one occasion come to him and asked him to allow all the men in his (the witness9 employ to gather walnuts on his farm. On another day he saw MT. Doolittle at the Woodbridge fair riding horseback, on 8 horse that was attached to road wagon, around the race course. On still another occasion the defendant came to his house and told a servant girl there that if she would marry him he would give her @ nice dress. He jumped around the room to show her how spry he was.
 stDo you call that evidence of incapaeity!'' asked MT. Doolittle. ttWhy, some time ago man one hundred and nine years old jumped around in that way to show Alfred Blackman and myself how spry he was"
 MT. Dickerman, in continuing his testi- mony, said that on the day MT. Doolittle proposed to the servant girl he attempted to butt her around the room with his head. On another occasion the defendant told the wit ness that, notwithstanding his age, he was able to perform the duties pertaining to the marital relation.
 On the cross examination Attorney Doolit- tie in asking about his clients recent mar riage said: stYou didn't want MT. Doolittle to marry again, and because he did so you are trying to get conservator appointed over hims'
 Andrew J. Doolittle, 8 nephew of the de- fendant, was put upon the stand to testify as to the whereabouts of a certain deed by which Julius DooGttle proposed to put his property out of the reach of his children. Witness thought Lawyer Tyler had it.
 Other witnesses testified during the day. The case will be resumed this morning. A large number of interested spectators stayed through the proceedings.
 Personal.
 Professor and Mrs. Francis Wayland, Of New Haven, sailed Yesterday for San Fran cisco, going by way of the Isthmus. They expect to be ct the Palace Hotel about De- cember 18th. The trip is made in hopes of improving Mrs. Wayland's health.
 Darby Green, the Bedding old man who has furnished so many items in the news papers on account of dispute as to his age, passed what is believed to be his 101st birth day on Tuesday.
 Captain George H. Bill, of the Hartford police force, and his wife celebrated their silver wedding on Wednesday evening.
 MT. Eugene Morehouse, of Stratford, who has been named as one of the candidates for the place of assistant clerk to the house, has withdrawn in favor of F. L. Rodgers, of Fairfield, thus insuring the latter the united support of that county.
 The late Mrs. c. P. Huntington, of West Cornwall, who was first vice-president of the Chapin Home, left a legacy of $10,000 for that institution. MT. Huntington has paid over the legacy, which is invested in Ken lucky Central railroad bonds, to the treasurer of the Home, Mrs. Marshall.
 Chairman Eli Mix of the Democratic Town committee resigns his position after the De- cember election.
 Frank Van Benscothen, of Bristol, is very sick with fever and in very critical condi- tion.
 Truman H. Bartlett and his son Paul took silver medals for best work in sculpture at the Mechanics' fair just closed in Boston. Three years ago they received the same re- ward. MT. Bartlett is well known in New Haven, where he was resident for years and where much of his artistic work of later years is cherished.
 Mr. c. H. Redfeld had his hand badly bitten by the bear at Bunnel's Museum re gently while he was resting his hand on the bears pen. Dr. Anderson dressed the wound and it is now healing nicely. Entertainments. AMERICAN THEATER.
 The popularity of the American Theater is attested by thelarge audiences which as- se1nble nightly The show deserves large patronage.
 l. BUNNELLS MUSEUM.
 Bunnell's Museum is sustaining it's reputa- tion well this week, and large numbers of ladies and gentlemen attend each perform ance. The performances by Levanion and Mccormack on the trapeze are wonderful in skill and daring. Prof Wallace, the imita- tor of all kinds of birds, is faVorite, doing & very clever and refined act Of course the antics of "Muldoon" and ''Mu1cahy" keep the audience laughing all the time.
 THE SEVEN RAVENS.
 Up to the fourth act the programme of this spectacular play produced at Carll's Opera House last evening was not up to the standard looked for by those familiar with the famous performances given at Niblo's, from which the company halls. Countless numbers of whirling limbs clad in the usual tights of various hues, together with other portions of scanty costumes, made brilliant by dazzling lights, afforded some pleas ing spectacles, and in some instances the scenic effects, particularly the bower of roses, was very good. The meritorious part of the programme consisted in the ballet. Mile. Gillert proved herself a brilliant art ist. Her dancing was. completed with uncommon grace and beauty and received proper recognition from the audi ence. Sig. Mazzantini also distinguished himself for some very dexterous and bril- liant execution and number of the seconds
  morrow afternoon and evening the perform ance of ''The Seven Ravens," with it's excel lent ballet, will be repeated.
 PastOraTe Closed.
 A council at Seymour on Tuesday advised the dissolution of the pastoral relation be- tween the Rev. F. S. Root and the Congre- gational church. The resignation of Mr. Root is for personal reasons, and the council speaks of his conspicuous success'' and of the affection of his people.
 Passed Away.
 Mrs. Samuel A. Nett1eton, of Milford, died November IS. She was devout and esteemed member of the First church. She leaves husband and two daughters VETERAN FIR EN'SASSOCIATION Arranging For the Annual RaII-A
 Committee of Arrangements Ap- pointed.
 A regular monthly meeting of the Veteran Firemen's association was held last evening aA 41,os,. l. z11 T.. sIJa--