Morning journal and courier., 1893-01-20
Bridgepert,s Police Muddle.

Bridgepert's Police Muddle.
 BRIDGEPORT, Jan. 19--The first gun was fired tonight in what promises to be another police war similar to the famons one of 1891. Policeman Murphy has been dismissed by the police commissioners be- cause he was appointed when over thirty five, which age is the limit He has been on the force four years, and his dismissal is said to have been brought about through ex Officer Doolan, who WAS dismissed for the same cause. The democrats will at tempt to kill the age limit and get Murphy back, while ths republicans will fight 1t.
 Entertainments.
 HYPERION.
 "1492," which was produced last even ing, Is one of the most elaborate extrsva- gsnzss that has ever been produced in this city. Pretty scenery and handsome coz tunes provide many attractive stage pict- urea. As 8 burlesque and vehicle for all the present theatrical fancies, it would be hard to excel. The company includes a number of pretty women, graceful danc CTS, tuneful singers and funny comedians. As the Daisy Queen of Spain, Mir. Richard Harlow wins plaudite, and his clever i'm personation of the feminine character is unequalled, and he sings very well. Ed M. Favor, who won the hearts of New Haveners when he played here in e'Ship Ahoy," repeated his succsss last evening. Miss Theresa Vaughn, as Infants Joanna, was one of the best members of the com pany, and this old favorite has the princi.. pal female role. Her German speciality in the second act, in which she in- troduces that old but ever-popular air, "Annie Rooney" demonstrated anew the fact that the time-honored melo- dies sung artistically never grow old Charles Kirke made an amusing "King Ferdinand,' and La Regaloncita, the little dancer, was greeted with storm of ap- applause; she simply captivated the audi ence. Messrs. Walton and Starin, better known as ''the long and short of it," were very funny. In consequence of the im- mense surceas of ''Riee's Surprise Party in 1492" MT. G B Bunnell has arranged for c return date after their forthcoming en- gagement at the Columbis theater, Boston, where they play for four weeks. On their way to Philadelphia they will stop in New Haven and play two nights and matinee, March A and 25.
 "The White Squadron" is the attraction this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening. The company is led by that clever and popular actor MT. Robert Hill Hard, whose attractive personal, physioal and mental qualities have placed him in the very front rank of heroic actors. As sociated with him in the cast are Byron n>uolooo Mov "hoolor Horhorf Narr Katie Pearson, Graham Henderson, Nellie Msskell, Eugene Sanger, Edwin Barbour and William Harcourt. To properly pre- sent this great spectacle the company carry four carloads of scenery, properties, cos tunes and other accessories. Sale of seats now open.
 PADEREwsKIs FINAL RECITAL.
 The announcement that Paderewski will give one more recital in New Haven, namely on Monday afternoon, the 3Oth, at the Hyperion, Is an unexpected pleasure inasmuoh AS it was generally understood that his engagements were such as to al most preclude the possibility of his re- appearance here this winter. But it hap pens that his tour as originally planned has undergone 8 eudden alteration, in con- sequence of the severity of the season. In shifting his dates temporarily another visit to New Haven seemed feasible and we are urged to state on his behalf that M Pad erewski is especially grati6ed in having an other opportunity to play before an audi ence that has shown such thorough ap- preciation of his skill In view of the fact that tempting inducements have been offered him to appear in other localities on the date in question, the preference shown by the master piauist for New Haven is in- deed complimentary.
 The sale of seats will open on Tuesday morning (24th inst.) at the box office of the thester for his last recital here, a week from Monday next.
 Primrose & Vests minstreIs come next Thursday evening, January 26.
 John Drew and his New York company will appear in "The Masked Ball" on Friday evening, January 27.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 MT. Fred Darcy and several capable aetors and actresses participated in the first production of 8 play called Devils Mine" at the New Grand opera house last night. The performance was popularly successful and had many commendable features. Devils Mine' is western melodrama in four sots. with the usual elements of pieces of it's kind. The play is picturesque and Interesting and contains many touches of nature and many inci- dents of the kind that excite audiences to hearty applause. MT. Darcy whose career as an actor began in "The Little Tycoon" was surprisingly good in the role of the gambler, Jake Hawley. His western dialect was we'll sustained. Miss Trixie Hamilton was free and vivacious as Jennie Williams. The scenery was adequate. With 6 company equal to that of last night, Devils Mine" Is likely to prove highly acceptable to those who enjoy western melodrama The performance will be re- peated this and to morrow evenings. A matinee will be given Saturday.
 THE NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 The bill for Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday is Fields & Hanson's Drawing Cards and the program they presented was thor oughly enjoyed by two large audiences yesterday. Among the prominent msm- bsrs of the company may be mentioned Mitchell and Lorraine, versatile sketch Collins and Welch, charactsr, singers and dancers; Little Margaret Fielde, ths talent cd daughter of Manager Fields, in songs and feeitations; Cunningham and Grant, funny knockabout team; Moran and Mur- phy, the sensational botsra; Eldora, the jusgler, and the wonderful Jules Keller, the pedal balancer.
 On next Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day Miss Dorothy Rossmore, supported by au excellent company, will appear in the famous play "The Wages of Sin" For the balance of the week ''Alone in London" will be presented.
 The verdict of the people is that Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup is the best remedy for