Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-11-09

To be Buried In New Hartford.
HARTFORD. Nov. S.-Mr. Horace W. Pit
kin, aged sixty-sight, for many years the
senior partner of the prosperous Philadelphia
house of Pitkin & Thomas military goods
and blankets), died this morning of pneumo-
MIA at the Dsnville IN. W "Home" of DR..
jackson. He was for years in his younger
manhood q missionary among the Cherokee
and Choetaw Indians in the Indian Terri
tory. He was widely and favorably known
in Philadelphia especially, where he was in
timatsly associated with Mr.. Wansmaker in
Sunday school work, and with the Commit
tee of One Hundred in the political reforma-
ton of that city. He leaves q grown-up son
and daughter. His wife (who was Miss Yale
of New Hartford) died some eight or nine
years ago. The funeral will take place in
New Hartford-probably on Monday.
THE ORIGIN OF DIPHIHRRIA.
Opinions OF Prominent Physicians at
varianee-An Researches End In
Nothing.
In converting with q prominent physician
yesterday the question came up as to the real
cause, the origin, of that altogether too preva-
lent disease, diphtheria, and now unusually
prevalent In New Haven, Bridgeport, Meriden
and other places.
81 freely state that do not know of any
possible cause to assign for it," said he. CDR.
Lindslsy will tell you that he believes 1t Is
due to germs. He made this statement at q
recent meeting of the New Haven Medical
society. Another prominent physician at the
meeting supported this theory with even
greater warmth than that with which DR..
Lindsley presented 1t. Another attributed
the disease to an unsanitary condition of
plumbing. Still another held a frm-sst
opinion that 1t WAS caused by the dampness
of the weather and to atmospheric influences
generally. But l." emphasized my friend,
maintain that the origin of the malsdy ia an
unsolved question. The researches OF differ
emit men, all high in the medical profession,
end in as many different conclusions, and it
seems AZ if the true origin, if there really be
one, has not yet been reached by any great
number of the profession.
"This opinion IL strengthened, "said the doc
tor further, Shy the researches of Professor
Mitchell Prudden of the College of Physicians
and Surgeons of New York city and one of
the leading patheologists of the country. He
Is brother of Henry ]. Prudden, president
Of the Bowditch & Prudden company of this
tive experiments upon the subject, has. at
every time been unable to reach any constant
result or any positive proof or conclusion as
to the cause of the malady. Other distin-
guished physicians have also come to like
conclusion upon this point"
entertainments.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The company now at the Grand has pre-
scented the military drama, A Celebrated
Case, with more than usual strength. This
afternoon and evening the fascinating play,
Rosedals, will be presented.
EQUINE PARADOX.
This afternoon and evening will mark the
last performances of Prof. Bartholomew
trained horses at the Hyperion. The exhibi-
ton has been attended by crowded houses
the liberal patronage. No reception will be
given upon the stage after this afternoons
performance, as Prof. Bartholomew needs
the time to prepare for the evening.
TIE ExILEs.
A handsome and creditable presentation Of
Sardou's great Russian melo-drama, The
Exiles, is tina. being given by Eugene Temp.
kins' company at Proctor's. Hardly any of
the plays presented in America in which the
chief aim Is to depict life In Russia and
Siberia can compare with it in faishfulness,
interest and graphic descriptions. The cast
IL q strong one. The scene in the fourth act,
when the house of the governor of Siberia is
burned, Is remarkably realistic. It will be
presented this afternoon and evening.
CASPER THE YoDLER.
OF "Casper, the Yodler," which will be
played At Prootor's on the first three days of
next week, the Brooklyn Herald says: Few
actors have won popular favor as rapidly as
Charles T. Ellis, his greatest success being
''Caspar, the Yodler." This sparkling melo.
drama was the opening attraction at tho
Grand Opera House yesterday. There was
decidedly . marked improvement In the
young comedians acting. Several new feat-
ures have been introduced since last season,
among them being q CHEEKY selection entitled
"My jake" which is sung In Mr.. Ellis usual
happy vein. There was also Mr.. Ellis clever
dancing and he was obliged to respond to
several recalls. !"
AMELIA B. EDWARDS.
This distinguished lecturer will give two
Of her lectures at the Hyperion On November
II and IA under the auspices of President
Dwight and the faculty of Yale college. Miss
Edwards has won an enviable fame as q lit
terateur, lecturer aud traveller. Her lectures