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Grand opera House.

"The Stowaway" was again presented last night and drew a large audience. It will be given again this afternoon and evening. "The Stowaway" has many things to recommend it to the intelligent play-goer. It is in five acts and has to deal with five distinct tri- umpns of virtue. It deals also with London streets, English characters and numerous exciting incidents. Its story is interesting, its motive good. it's comedy excellent and it's scenery as complete and elaborate as can be pre- pared. Better than all this in the eyes of many is the fact that it is an es- tablished success, and has been so con- sidered for many years. With the company are the reformed burglars, Spike" Hennessey and Kid" Mccoy, who go through all the details of safe blowing in the second act. The yacht scene in the fourth act is very realistic.
 Don't forget "stowaway" matinee to- day.
 Conroy and Fox will present "Hot Tamales" as the attraction at the Grand the last three days this week. Conroy and Fox are we'll remembered for their neat and humorous work with "The Boston Howard Athenaeum Star Speciality Company" and stand high as entertainers in their class. Other members of the company are such ex- cellent performers as Miss Alice Gill more, who has not only made all Lon don laugh, but the greater portion of America, with her natural brogue and comic songs. Miss Josel La Fountaine, a very pleasing soprano, filled en- agreements in Vienna and London last winter. The Allen sisters are splendid dancers, as is also Thomas Watson, short quaint comedian. Harry Fair banks, very popular tenor, and James c. Cherry, basso, renders several solos. There is good music and dancing. "Hot Tamales" matinee Saturday.
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WALLTNGFORD.

The trolley oh the Center street car slipped off the wire yesterday after noon and went into the air, breaking 1 the rope and spring. The pole fell to
 the top of the new car, breaking hole through the roof, smashing window and giving Conductor Will Collet a great scare. The car was disabled for a short time, when Motorman Bristol
 made record by getting on top of the car and sitting there in the chilling March winds for nearly two hours hold ing the trolley on the wire while the
 car made it's regular trips A new
 pole was sent down from Meriden, and
 the damages were repaired early in the
 evening.
 William G. Lucas of Washington
 street, machinist and steam filter at
 R, Wallace & Sons works, was ter rlbly burned by the explosion of gas in the cylinder of the air force pump that had generated and exploded when he came into the compartment with a small torch. His face, hands, ears and hair were badly burned. His clothes caught fire, but were put out without serious damage. A telephone message was sent for a hack, and Dr. Wilson summoned. The sufferer was taken to his home we'll bandaged, and his iniu- ries attended to by the doctor, who ar- rived as soon as the patient. Last ev- ening he was doing as well as could be expected.
 A pair of heavy work horses from Cannon & Morse's stables in New Ha- ven were brought here yesterday for use by the town for working on the roads this spring. This makes six work horses now owned by the town of Wallingford.
 There seemed to be but little interest manifested in the special borough meet ing that was called for last evening ill the town hall to get an expression of approval on the work done by the com mittee appointed to draft the proposed amendments to the charter regarding electric lights, etc. At S:15 there was about thirty present.
 The Simpson, Hall, Miller & Go. and H. l.. Judd Co.'S rifle teams will have their third shoot in the armory this evening. The last contest resulted in a tie.
 Notice has been served on Borough | Clerk Hale that claim for damages will be made for tho injuries received l by Miss Alice Bresnan by being struck | by double ripper on Church street | last Sunday night.
 Cleve Thompson was borough visi- tor last evening.
 The March winds struck in yesterday in good earnest, and it was one of the coldest days of the season.
 Mrs. M D. Hayden of Washington street lost her plush cloak at the ar nory Monday evening, someone taking t by mistake, probably, and an old one was left in it's place.
 "Skinnet' Russell had a narrow es- rape from being killed by the limited express going south last evening at the lorth crossing by the depot, He fell beside the track as the train rushed by 1t the rate of sixty miles an hour.
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NOTICE TO CON tRACTORs

bU " IIIIo MN ND NhI IlItIlAIaEs 7- City Engineers Ofice Mo- IT. City HRlhl
 New Haven, Ct, Feb. 26th, 1895, l CtEALED proposals wi be received at this p office until p. m., March 9th, 1895: For furnishing the cobble stone, Belgian blocks, blue stone curbing, etc., vitrifed Sew CT pipe, sewer castings, granite basin heads, the board of public works for the year 1895. Blank forms of proposal, and any informa- tion concerning plans, specifications, bonds, &c., will be furnished upon application. No proposal will be received after the time specified, and all proposals not on the blanks furnished or not properly filled out win be rejected.
 The right to reject any or all bids is re- served.
 By order of the Board of Public Works.
 C. W. KELLY, f2r if Citv Erninan,.
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BAPTIST FOREIGN MISSION
 VNNRX

THE twenty-secend annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Conference of Southwestern Connecticut, will be held in the Calvary Baptist church of New Haven, corner of York and Chapel streets, m. A brief report is requested from every church. Miss Emma J. Cummings, M. D.. of India, will speak Mrs. Wheaton will conduct aiiiscussion on Methods of Work" to con- olude with the Thank Offering Mrs. Hunt will reGite "The Hindu Widow story. in cos tune; and series of brief papers, prepared will be read by members of the First Baptist Y. P. s. O. H. of New Haven. A large attend ance is desired. FANNIE l.. TWISS,
 Corresponding Secretary.
 Meriden, Conn.,, February 26, 1895. f272 2t
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NOTICE.

NIOTICE is hereby given that the Superior IN Court for the County ot New Haven, in undersigned the receiver Offthe property and estate of the Edgewood company, corpora tion incorporated under the laws of said State, and located in the town of New Haven, in said county and has limited the period of four months from the goth day of February, 1895, for the presentation of claims against said company and has decreed that all claims ed to the undersigned receiver within said period, shall be forever barred
 Published by order of Court.
 HERBERT O. WARREN, Receiver of the Edgewood Company, New Haven, Conn., f27 2t
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RAILROADs AND RRIDGEs.

THE Committee on Railroads and Bridges \ will hold meeting in Room No. 1O and H. City Hall, on Friday, March 1st, 1895, at 8 D. m., for the purpose of considering the fol- lowing matters:
 Petition and plan of the Manufacturers Street Railway company of New Haven, for permission to lay U single track in James street from Grand avenue to Chapel street, with all necessary turn outs, curves, switches, and frogs. and for authority to use electricity us q motive power on said track.
 Petition of J. E. Healy, ct al, for an order to compel the railroad company 0 locate @ flag man at the junction of state, Olive and Veto streets.
 All persons interested in any of the fore noinR are hereby notified to appear and be heard thereon without further notice, Per order, JAMES H. MAoDoNAID.
 Chairman, Attest: EDWARD A. STREET. f27 St Assistant City Clerk
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CONTMITTEE ON STREETs.

THE Committee on Streets will hold a 1 hearing in Room 1B, City Hall, on Thursday, Feb. 18th, 1885, at 8 p. nl., for the purpose of considering tno proposition of the Chamber of Commerce to instruct the corporation counsel to urge the passage of the bills pend ing before the general assembly, providing tho the City of New Haven shall be author- iz d to issue Street ImproVement Bonds.
 Ali persons interested in any of the forego- ing arc hereby notified to be present and be heard thereon without further notice.
 Per order: FRANCIS s. HAMILTON,
 Chairman. Attest: EDWARD A. STREET.
 f27 2t Assistant City Clerk
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ENTERTAINMENT.
LINperion.

Sowing the Wind" by Sydney Grun- dy will be presented under the direc- ton of Charles Frohman Thursday evening, March z, the same cast, J. w. Gilmour, Thomas Whiffen, Frank Mills s. E. Springer, Guy Standing, Frederick Strong, Harry Phillips, Harold Howard Miss Mary Hampton, Minnie Bowen, Carrie Keeler and Emily Dodd.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
SCHOOL BUILDING.

cEALED proposals will be recei we'd at the D office of William H. Allen, arohiteot Nos 82 Church street, until 12 o'clock, m, on tho 18th day of March, 1895, for the carpenter ventiiating for school building to be built for the New Haven City School District, on land belonging to the said district, situated on Grand avenue. in the City. of New Haven, Conn. in accordance with the drawings and specifications copies of which may be had ct the office of the architect.
 Bids will be received for each part of the work as above enumerated separately. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, and to waive any defect or informality Tn any bid, should it be deemed in the interest of the said school district to do so.
 Bids will be opened at the office of the Board of Education, Friday evening, March 18th, at o'clock.
 By order of the Board of Education.
 FIRED A. BETTS Chairman Committee on School Buildings, f21 eod3t
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Dlstriot Of New Haven. ss. PrObate Qourt,l

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 February 23, 1895. l UPSTATE of JOSEPH SYLV ESTER, late of IL Hamden, In said district, deeeased Upon application of Emily Sylvester, praying that letters of administration may be granted upon the estate of said deceased, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED--That said application be beard and determined at q Probate Court to be held at New Haven, in said district, on the 4th day forenoon, and that notice be given of the pen denoy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same three times in some newspaper having circulation in said district.
 LIVINGSTON w. CLEAVELAND, f25 3tt Judge of said court.
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E. |. WASHBURN < O..
 Prescription Druggist.

To accommodate our custom CTS we some years since put on our shelves the only complete line of Remedies used by Homn- pathic Physicians carried in the city. For this reason the ifn- pression exists in some quarters that we have only Homeopathic goods.
 Such is not the fact. On the contrary, we have one of the largest and most complete drug stocks in the city, which is in the care of competent Pharma- ctsts of long experience in com pounding and dispensing pre- soriptions of all kinds.
 Having no interest in the sale of patent medicines we do no counter prescribing, but aid to do legiti- mate prescription and physicians supply business, depending on the profession and the public desiringre- liable drugs at reasonable prices for continuance of the liberal patron- age bestowed on us in the past. While extending both our
 wholesale and Retail Drug Busi- ness, our Optical, Surgical and Sundry DepartIn ents are Not Neg lected. Oculists' Prescriptions and Eye Glasses requiring special Frames and Setting are made to order and carefully adjusted. Our stock of Surgical Instruments and Dressings
 is complete. and personal attention is given to the selection and fitting all appliances for deformities, truss os, etc. All our elastic goods, hose, kneecaps, and anklets are furnished fresh from our own looms, insurlnga perfect fit and the best possible wear. E. |. WASHBURN & CO, S4 Church St. and 81 Center St. ,. l.. WASHBURN, M. D. R. A. BR0NSO
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Irish Dir11ities

For years and years the same master makers have been turning out these Dainty Ditnities. Learn ing, improving all the tirne--if only a little. More exquisite than ever. See the new corners, and you will say so. Tinted ground, light and dark figures and a scattering of Dresden de- signs.
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WANTED.
WANTED.
WANTED.

A GIRL to do general houseworh rouF A dollars per week.
 f23tf I8B FERRY STREET.
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LA GRIPPE

Is very prevalent, ifnot so general as it was a year ago, and the principal remedy was, and we be- lieve is,
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TdGa1rts.

One Cent Word each insertion, i've cents Word for full Week, seven times. -
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WANTED.
NItsceIlaneu11S.
FOR sA1TE
LOAN OFFTCF,

NTONEY advanced on diamonds, watches. MI jewelry and other securities; business strictly confidential. 1O0s CHAP FL ST.
 f1h 2Att RklnIll l.
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WANTEI1

GENERAL competent girls for good farli- p lies, MRS. BABE,
 f5 2St 1SB Court street.
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Old and Pure
 Whiskey.

We handle only that which is pure and of the best quality, We receive direct from the distillers, and we sell as we buy, absolutely pure. Our trade is principally with families who use it medicinally-and largely through the advice of the physicians who know that our liquors and wines are reliable.
 Some VERY OLD Bourbon and Rye Whiskies just received--made by the best distillers In the United States-to which we invite the attention of those who have occasion to buy them.
 Old Brandies, Jamaica and St. Croix Rum, Holland Gin, Scotch and Irish Whiskies.
 Champagnes.
 All straight and reliable.
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WANTED.
WANTEI1

A YOUNG girl to take care of children IA and do chamber work, Inquire
 t21 2tt 40 LYON STREET.
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WANTED.

PY competent woman any kind of work by fg7 lii 80 BROAD STREET.
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9eal Estate.
TO LET.

CHEAP, whole house on Blake street. Nl, llqutre J. D. SHUMWAY,
 f2l 1t l1q Blake
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
FAMOUS ENGLISH SWORDS.
Some Noticeable Weapons That Arc EN
hibitcd In the Tower of London.

Some Noticeable Weapons That Are EN-
bibited In the Tower of London.
Whoever visits the London Tower
may enjoy veritablo feast of swords
but amid the numberless array of weap.
ons there are one or two that are espe.
cially worthy of notice There is the
sword of state, which is girt on the
monarchs side after his Amounting at
the imposing ceremony of coronation,
which girding is more honored in the
breach, one would suppose, when the
monarch is lady. The sword is first
consocrated by the primnte. and by him
handed to the lord chamberlain, who
completes the function. II is q two hand
cd weapon, with rich decorations on hilt
and pommel and scabblrd or scarcely
less importance is the 'sword Of mercy,
borne before the sovereign in tho coro-
nation procession. This sword j. named
Curtann, but though undoubtedly very
ancient it can hardly claim to be the
original Curtana forged by the famous
Munifcan.
This original Curtana was tho magic
weapon of Ogier the Dane, bold knight
of Charlemagne's most warlike days.
Our own Curtana is in any case many
centuries old. 1t is square pointed, with
the look as though the point had been
broken short; hence possibly its name.
A fine gold wire covers its handle, and
the scabbard is remarkably ornate. Two
other swords are carried at the corona
tion eremony-swords symbolical Of
spiritual and temporal justice, the first
with an obtuse point, the latter sharp.
Curtana and these two justice swords
are not often called upon to make pub
lie appearance. II is happily more than
half century since they were last re.
quired at n coronation, but whenever
tho sovereign opens parliament in per-
son the sword of state first mentioned is
called from it's repose
Tho lord mayors sword is even more
familiar to the general public, and not
only London, but most other corpora
tions, have their sword and sword bear
er. 1t is picturesque survival of the
middle ages which one would regret to
see bolished-part Of the ritual of state
customs, which ritual is by no means
meaningless. Public action must often
be of figurative character. Such is the
mode by which tho city of London some.
times does honor to those who have rem
dered the nation good service, presenting
to them swords of honor These civic
swords have been given to mon like
Lord Napier, Lord Clyde, Lord Wolse-
ley. Wellington received one in his day,
and so did the Prussian Blucher. --Lon-
don Standard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
VoWElS AND CoNsoNANTs.
A Close Look into the Way They Arc
Formed and Used


A. Melville Bell OF Washington in
his notn on "Syllabic Consonants, "rcad
at the second session of the American
Oriental society in this city, said:
"What is is vowel? What is con-
sonant? What is n syllable?
"A vowel is defined rs a nonfriction.
al emission of the voice or of unvocal.
lied breath through an oral channel,
with momentarily fixed confguration.
Vowels therefore run smoothly into one
another by merely altering the shape of
the oral passage without intorruptiug it.
"a consonant is defined as an inter.
ception Of the breath or voice by oral
stoppage, or by emission through side
channels or through narrow chinks
The change from one consonant to an
other thus involves motion of tho nr.
ticulating organs, producing, with more
or less audibility, puff, flap or a sib.
iliation
1.-THE two classes of elements meet in
ee, y, co. W. A syllable is any vocal
element uttered with single impulse
Of voice. All the vocal elements in n
out admixture with nonvocals, but any
number of nonvocals may precede or
follow the vocal cluster without affect
ing the syllable unity.
1.-THE consonants |, m, II, when they
are final after consonants, frequently
form syllables without vowels, as in
bottle
"Tho test Of good pronunciation Is
to give each syllable its own distinct
sound, so that in the most rapid utter.
ance tho ear can trace the boundaries
of every syllable. But tho syllable
sounds must be true to customary pro.
nunciation.
Tho name consonant, if held to i'm
ply an element that cannot b pro-
nounced without sonant or vowel,
would be misnomer, and its use
should in that case be discontinued in
scientific menology. Vowels are the
soft and plastic substance of speech
Consonants are the articulations or
joints on which vowels and syllables
turn. Their proper namo is, therefore,
'articulations, not consonants.
Phonetic elements make syllables
Syilables make words. Words are to be
considered as the syllables of clauses
Clauses must be carefully individualiz.
ed, for they are tho syllables of sentences
Divideyour sentences into their logical
units or clauses, and indicate within
the clauses all their phonetic units OF
syllables and you will fulfill the grand
fundamental precepts of delivery. -
Philadelphia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
Golf.

A game with history Of more than
400 years must necessarily have somo
interesting rec e. Golf has been great
ly liked by kings. In the time Of James
J. it was generally practiced by all
classes. The unfortunate Charles was
devoted to golf. While on visit in
Scotland in 1641 as he was deeply en-
gagged in game news was brought him
of the breaking out of a rebellion in Ire
land, and the royal golfer threw down
his club and retired in great agitation
to Holyrood House. When he was i'm
prisoned at Newcastle, his keeper kind
ly permitted him to take recreation on
the golfing links with his train. 1t is
said that Mary, queen Of Scots, was seen
playing golf in the field beside Seaton
a few days after the murder Of her hus-
band. In 1887 a magnificent gold medal
was presented to st. Andrews by Will
liam Nv, to be played for annually. One
Of the earlier kings forbade tho impor-
tation of golf balls from Holland be-
cause it took away ''na small quantitie
Of gold and silver out of the kingdome
Of Scotland" and at one time "golfe
and futeball and other Improbable
games" were forbidden in England be-
cause archery, SO necessary in the de-
fense Of the nation, was being neglect
ed in their favor. Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
PICTURESQUE ECONOMY.
A Style of Laundry Work Said TO Prevail
In boarding Houses.

A peculiar appearance in the front
windows Of an aristocratio boarding
house on one of tho leading avenues
caused discussion among passersby.
In each pane was square of white mus
lin, with embroidered edges, which was
apparently glued to tho pane.
'"That's queer way of keeping out
the light, observed one citizen to an.
other.
Must be some new method of deco
ration" remarked another.
"Don't you know what that is?" said
ayoung woman to her husband. "That's
window laundry"
"And what may that be?''
"It's the way ladies who board wash
their fine handkerchiefs. You see, il
dries and irons them at the same time I"
II see," answered the young man.
that they adhere like postage stamps
How do they do it?"
"Oh, you first catch your window;
then you wash the panes and place the
handkerchief against them, wringing
wet. They stick like a plaster, and when
they come off are as smooth as satin. In
that way every woman can be her own
laundress.
81 see," said her husband thought.
fully, why so many families board. -
Detroit Free Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
EeRthcr Snperstitlon.

We havo long been acquainted with
tho peacock feather superstition, but
were not aware until a few days ago
that it extended to all feathered crea-
lures A young girl admired tho beau
tiful pigeons strutting, cooling and sun
ming themselves in the covert of the
house where sho was boarding and ask
cd the landlady to sell her pair to take
homo with her. "No, indeed, child, "
was the immediate response. mot for
any money would sell you those birds.
When one person gives - sells an ac-
quaintance feathered thing, there is
sure to be trouble between them, and
do not want to fall out with you. -
Philadelphia Times.