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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-08
IN FESTIYAL ATTIRE.
New Haven to Celebrate Next Week.
Preparations Nearly Completed for the
Splendid Gounod Festival.

New Haven to Celebrate Next Week.
Preparations Nearly Completed for the
Splendid Gounod Festival.
In point of dignity, elaborateness OF
detail and cost the great music festival
of the Gounod society next week Fri
day and Saturday easily reaches splen-
did proportions. Three programs are
offered, representing works of Beetho-
ven, Rossini, Richard Wagner, Liszt,
Bruch, Parker, Chadwick Berlios,
Thomas and others. To interpret them
will require the services of nearly 400
performers.
A superb array of artists has been
secured, the like of which has never
been equalled in this part Of New Eng
land at any performance. Klafsky,
who will be heard in her greatest role;
Brema metropolitan opera house,,
Stein, Blauvelt, Plancon metropolitan
opera house,, Ben Davies, Heinrich,
Bartlett, Campanari metropolitan OPP
era house,, Evan Williams and Rafael
Joseffy-these are names sure to crowd
the armory next week.
Joseffy has voluntarily offered to play
in addition to the List concerto Beet
hoven's immortal concerto in G with
the orchestra. This is q graceful con-
cession to New Haven's musical intel
ligence, and the great pianist Will un-
doubtedly receive an ovation on his re-
appearance here next Saturday after
noon.
A special rehearsal for the festival
chorus will take place this evening at
Harmonic hall at o'clock. Professor
Parker will be present and conduct
Harold Harfarger." The finishing
touches will be added to "Arminius.
The souvenir magazines containing
full information as to the festival may
be had gratis at Steinert's store this
morning.
Seats are selling rapidly at Steinert's
and the out of town names are being
enrolled so fast as to make it almost
certain that several special trains will
be run after the performances on Fri
day and Saturday evenings.
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BOYS, BRIGADE.
Company G to Give Concert at Davenport
Chapel Tonight.

Company G to Give Concert at Davenport
Chapel Tonight.
Company c, of the Second regim snt,
Boys Brigade. will give an entertain
ment in Davenport chapel tonight,
the procedes of which will be devoted
to the purpose of securing new sup
plies needed by the company. An ex-
cellent musical program, together with
manual exercises by members of the
company will be given and refresh
program:
PART FIRST.
Piano soIo-Miss Mable Meade.
Soprano solo-Miss Barnum.
Drill by the company
a. Firing-Lieut. Fish.
b. Extended order-Lieut. Meserve.
c. Manual of arms-Sergeant Hitch
cock.
d. Double time-Sergeant Adams.
e. Bayonet Sergeant Stew
ems.
Recitation-Miss Nellie Sears.
Pyramids--By members of the com.
pany.
SECOND PART.
Soprano solo-Herbert Pierce.
Recitation-Miss Lulu Allen.
Fencing class-Under direction Of Mr..
Louis Leyerzapf
Either solo-Miss Julia Moore.
Alto solo--Miss Valkenberg.
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Deaf Mutes Ball.

The first annual ball of the New Ha-
ven Deaf Mute society was held in
Warner hall last night and was a
grand success. About 200 people were
present This is said to have been the
best and largest ball ever given in this
state by deaf mutes. Guests We're
present from New York, Brooklyn,
Bridgeport, Hartford, Boston, Water
bury, Springfield. A very pretty scene
was presented as the dances were in
progress. There were from forty to
sixty couples enjoying the giddy
mazes. Prof. Capallo prompted, inter-
preted in the sign language by one per-
son in each set.
Hausers orchestra furnished the NIL
sic. The profits of the ball go to a
very worthy object.
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Measles at the White House.

Washington, April 1.-THE meeting
of the cabinet to-day was postponed
without date, owing to the sudden ap-
pearance of the measles at the white
house, Esther Cleveland being i'll with
them. To prevent the spread of the
disease among the families of the cab
met officers, word was sent by tele-
graph to the various departments that
there would be no meeting of the cab
met to-day. Word has been sent to
Woodley, the presidents suburban resi-
dence, to put the place in shape for
the immediate reception of the family
and Mr. Cleveland, accompanied by all
of the children, left the white house
to make their home at Woodley until
the disease has run it's course.
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Committee ON Ordinances.

At a meeting of the ordinance COM
Coolidge withdrew all the proposed
amendments to the city laws relating
to the electric wires. The petitioner
stated that he did this so as to leave
no hindrance to putting the different
electrical companies wires under
ground. He was now opposed to all
overhead wires no matter at what
height the poles reached. Mr.. Cool
idge's amendments called for poles the
tops of which would be forty feet above
the crown of the street.
The representatives of the different
electric companies were present, but
as Mr.. Coolidge did not press his pc
ton there was nothing to be said.
Chairman Belden, however, asked
Attorney Moran to state some of the
objections the companies he repre-
sented had to the proposed amend
ments.
Mr.. Moran, who represented the
Southern New England Telephone and
the New Haven Electric Light COM
pany, thought there was no demand
for the amendments and certainly
their provisions were impracticale.
The petitioner was given leave to with
draw at the executive session.
The committee will report in favor of
the proposed amendments for the regu-
lating of the sprinkling of streets and
laying assessments for the same eing
referred to the board of public parks
with power.
The acetylene gas amendments will
be considered at the next meeting of
the committee.
The committee will recommend that
proposed amendments relating to brick
sidewalks be withdrawn.
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Clark; Hamden Plains, G. B. Dusin-
HARTFORD.

HARTFORD.
First church, e. L. Thorpe; North
church, Joseph Irons; Parkville, sup
piled by G. w. Carter; South Park, w.
A. Richards; Higganum and w. Had
dam, j. P. Wagner; Swedish, to be sup
piled; Kensington j. f. Duinkerke.
MERIDEN.
First church, f. w. Hannah; Trinity
church, Henry Blatz, jr.
Middlebury, j. o. Munson; Middle
field, e. H. butcher; Middletown,
Frank C. Haddock; South Farms, II.
r. Reynolds; Naugatuck, B. F. Mere
dith; New Britain, e. X. Young.
NEW HAVEN.
East Pearl street, N. G. Cheney; Ep-
worth church, d. N Griffing; First
church, c. p. Masden; Grace church,
f. A. Scofleld; Howard avenue, II. f.
Kastendieck; st. Andrews, e. A. Dent;
Summerfeld church, ]. B. Smith; Trim
ity church, B. F. Kidder; North Can
ton and Washington Hill, supplied by
H. l.. Foote; Plainville, A. S. Hagarty,
Pleasant Valley, supplied by j. T. Gray:
Rockland, supplied by A. w. Price;
Saybrook, supplied by w. w. Shaw,
Rocky Hill, supplied by w. f. Shelton:
Seymour, c. E. Barto; Shelton, e. c.
Hoag; Simsbury, A. c. Eggleston
South Britain and Southbury, o. j..
Range, Southingtn, E. K. Creed
South Meriden, N. S. Maship; Thomas
ton, ]. j. Foust; Torrington, John Rip
pere; Unionville, Henry Medd.
WATERBURY,.
Chapel street, w. S. White; First
church, G. S. Eldridge; Wallingford, E.,
G. Richardson; st. Pauls church. d.
E. Hilbert; Watertown, c. B. Ford;
Waterville, to be supplied by A. L..
Hubbard; Westbrook, supplied by j.
H. Crofut; West CRANKY, supplied by
r. I. Illman; West Haven, N. Edwards: !:
West Suffield G.. e. Smith; Westville,
W. McNicholl; West Winsted, E. S.
Ferry; Wethersfield, supplied by l. r.
Henry; Windsor, A. c. Willee; Windsor
Locks, w. M. Warden; Woodbury.,
John Brien; Yalesville, Frank Mars
land
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He Became a Catholic.

Lawrence, Mass, April THE an
nouncement that Chaplain Fred f..
Sherman, U. S. N, son of Judge Sher-
man, had become a Roman Catholic,
attracted considerable attention in this
city, Chaplain Sherman was for a
period rector of st. Thomas church
here. He became an Episcopal minis
ter some eleven years ago and had a
parish in Nova Scotia at one time. Af-
ter becoming a chaplain in the navy
he was detailed to the U. S. S. Chica-
go. For several months he has been
on duty at the Newport, r. L., train
ing station awaiting orders and is now
at that station. Mr.. Sherman is mar
ried and has one child, a boy of ten
wears.
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PRETTY CHURoH WEDDING.

The wedding of Miss Gertrude Ames
Perrin, daughter of Mrs. Hattie Per-
rim Of 427 Temple street, to George
Emerson Smith, son of Emerson r.
Smith, the Chapel street shoe mer-
chant, and who is with his father in
business, occurred at the Humphrey
street Congregational church yester-
day afternoon at o'clock. Rev.
Frank r. Luckey performed the GER
emony amid palms and Easter lilies,
standing on the platform. The deco
rations were entirely in green and
white, palms, Easter lilies and smilax
composing them. At the foot of each
aisle a gate of smilax was stationed,
opened by the ushers as the bridal
party entered.
The maid of honor was Miss Anna
May Munson who wore stylish af-
ternon costume of brown silk mohair,
the waistcoat of white satin showing
between broad revers of the cloth.
Her hat was of brown straw, with Per-
sian ribbon and flower trimmings.
with gloves to match the gown. The
best man was Mr.. Alfred M. Lock-
wood. The brides gown was of broad
cloth in a new mode shade, the skirt
cut in fashionable wide flaring style.
The coat had broad revers lined with
pale green silk, handsome Dresden
buttons ornamenting them. A waist
coat of mode velvet with silk-lined
flaring cuffs, made one of the pret-
test spring gowns yet seen. The hat
was of brown mixed straw, trimmed
with cherries mousselein de sole and
ribbon. Patent leather ties and sued
gloves to match the gown completed
the costume.
The ushers were Mr.. John B. Kirby,
Mr. George M. Hayes, Mr.. Harry B.
Dow, Mr.. George F. Booth, Mr. Ben
jamin d. Arnold and Mr.. William e.
Lyon.
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COMPELLED TO RETREAT
CUBAN REBELS LEFT MANY DEAD
UPON THE FIELD.

First News of Battle Fought at La Palma
Seems as Though the Spaniards Did
Not Send Out Authentic Reports of the
Fight-Report of Capture of Another
Rebel Camp.
Havana, April Am official report
issued this afternoon states that gov
ernment troops attacked Maceos
forces at La Palma, province of Pinar
del Rio, March 20. The rebels were
compelled to retreat. They left behind
them thirty-nine dead lying in the
streets of the town. Other dear and a
number of wounded were carried off
by the insurgents. The total losses of
the rebels are calculated to have been
over ninety. The Spanish loss is given
as six volunteers killed and seven reg
ular troops wounded.
This is the first news of battle hav-
ing been fought at La Palma, and it is
impossible to verify the truth of the
government account of the engage
ment. The alleged rebel loss when
compared Will llle iosSeS ouotaAiieu NY
the Spaniards lends an air of improb-
ability to the official report.
Colonel Moncado reports that he has
destroyed a rebel camp at Eel Jobo, pro-
vince of Matanzas. The insurgents
made a strong resistance and did not
retreat until fourteen of their number
We're killed
General oliver reports the capture of
another rebel camp at Santa Rosa. The
rebel losses in the engagement were
large. The Spanish lost one lieutenant
and four soldiers killed and twenty
wounded.
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MILFORD.

April Mrs George A. Miller is se-
riously ill with typhoid pneumonia at
her home at Welch's Point.
J. t. Walsh, who has been critically
i'll with pneumonia, is convalescent.
Mrs. Samuel A. Brown is i'll with the
grip at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Eugene Rand, at Burns Point.
Sarah p, wife of DR.. Hull Allen, died
at her home on High street on Sunday
evening, aged ninety years. The de-
ceased was very highly esteemed. Be-
sides her husand she leaves one daugh-
ter, who has grown to womanhood. TO
mourn her loss. Mrs. Allen had many
warm friends in Milford, who will
mourn her departure.
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PREPARING FOR. SUMMER
NEW HAVEN STREET RAILWAY COM
PANY's REQUEST.

President Corey and superintendept
Dodge Ask Selectmen for Privilege Of
Extending a Turn-out--A Nuisance Com.
planned OF.
The New Haven street railway wishes
to build turnout along Townsend ave-
nue. from Hotchkiss street to about $50
feet below Burr street in order to run
their cars to Morris Cove on ten min
ute schedule during the summer travel.
The turnout now in use is not long
enough for this schedule, hence the re-
quest to build new one, which will be
about 5000 feet long.
President Corey and Superintendent
Dodge were before the board of select
men last evening asking permission to
build the same. President Corey stat
ed for the information of the members
that this was the first time that a re-
quest Of this kind had been presented.
as heretofore the company had put in
a turnout whenever it needed one, as
he thought the charter gave the privi-
lege of doing. The reason for doing SO
at this time was that the road should
proceed cautiously, as there were many
who thought the company wished to lay
double track along the avenue in
front of the Pequot property. This the
company had no intention Of attempt
ing, as it had entered into an agree
ment that nothing of the kind should
be done and his company kept its
agreements.
The matter was referred to the town
agent to get the advice as to whether
the selectmen had the right to grant
the company the request without a
hearing Of the property holders adj
joining the road.
A. D. Jacobs appeared before tha
board and complained of certain prop-
erty owners along Forbes avenue com
Meeting houses with the town sewer, as
for 1900 feet this sewer was an open
ditch He warned the selectmen that
prompt action in the matter prohibiting
the nuisance, as he claimed such a pro-
cedure would be, might save the town
a cosaly litigation. The sewer runs
from Forbes avenue, near Granniss'
corner, across private grounds, and was
made by the town to carry off surface
water. No one has the right to cons
meet with the sewer without permis-
sion of the board Of selectmen.
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The PeuuOts,
Lyon.

At a, joint meeting of executive COM
mittee of the Pequot association and
the Pequot Building company held in
the Republican League parlors last
evening, it was unanimously decided
to rebuild the club house which was
burned last Sunday afternoon at Nor
ris Cove. Architect Allen was present
at the meeting and submitted a plan
of building, which the members pres
ent thought would meet the require
ments of the case.
The plan, which included only the
ground floor and the second story
met with much favorable comment,
and the architect was told to finish it
and be present at the meeting of the
association on Friday evening. At
this meeting report Of the doings Of
last evening will be reported.
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Consolidated Road.

Albany, April 7.-Vice President Hall
of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad made an argument
this afternoon before the railroad COM
mittee of the New York legislature
against the fifty-trip bill recently in
troduced in the assembly and which is
directed especially against the New
Haven road The hearing and argu-
ment lasted during the latter part of
the afternoon session. The committee
will make it's report. favorably or un-
fayorably, later.
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Made a Clear Statement.

Washington, April THE senate
committee on naval affairs, which has
been investigating the subject of armor
plate for several weeks, had Commo-
dore Folger before it to-day. The COM
modore made clear and straightfor-
ward statement about the matter, and
when he had concluded the committee
it is understood, was of the opinion
that there had been nothing improper
in the connection of this government
official with the matter under investi-
cation.
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HAYS Denies the Story.

S. Seguine Hays, who is reported to
have left this city on Monday, the
day set for his wedding in ST. Pauls
church, says that he has not left New
Haven and has no intention of doing
so; that he was not to be married to
Miss Kate Coleman on Monday, as
stated in the Union of last evening, and
that instead of leaving the city as re-
ported he is now making arrangements
to engage in the photograph work
early in the season. Mr.. Hays is sec
retary of the Light Guard, Company
e, c. N. G., and is also a corporal in
the company.
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THE ENDEAVOR CONVENTION.
Outline of the Program for the Washing
ton Meeting.

Outline of the Program for the Washing
ton Meeting.
Washington, April "A general out
line of the program of the fifteenth in
ternational Christian Endeavor con-
vention, to be held here from July un-
til July 13, was announced to-day. The
convention will open on Wednesday
afternoon, July s, with twenty-five
meetings in the largest churches in the
city. The usual early morning prayer
meetings will be held each day at $50
o'clock. The formal opening will take
place on Thursday morning in three
great tents. The reports of General
Secretary Baer and President Clark
will be given. On Thursday afternoon
there will be denominational rallies,
Thursday evening and Friday will be
given over to addresses and confer
ences on various topics. Friday even
ing an evangelistic meeting for the cit
izens of Washington will be held. Sat-
urday will be outdoor" day, begin
ming with a praise service at the Wash
ington monument. Numerous junior
Endeavor meetings will also be held on
Saturday. No Endeavor meetings will
be held on Sunday morning, but in the
afternoon evangelistic services will be
held. On Monday the Worlds Chris
tian Endeavor union, formed last year
in Boston, will hold its first annual
convention.
1t is expected that 10000 persons will
attend the convention.
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Prices on Steel Billets.

Pittsburg, April 1T is reliably
stated to-day that the following prices
for steel billets in the Pittsburgh dis
trict have been definitely agreed upon
by the new combination: Soft steel
billets, A-inch and upwards, $20.25;
sheet bars, $22 %; tin plate bars, wash
ed and cut, s22.35-all delivered at
buyers bill This is an advance of
from SO to 1925 per ton on billets since
the recent upward movement COM
menced
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PRoBABLY WILL NOT REcovER.
A Mother Returns Home to Find Her
Little Girl on Fire.

A Mother Returns Home to Find Her
Little Girl on Fire.
Susie, the four-year-old daughter of
James O'Laughlan, living at 126 Mill
River street, was badly burned yester-
day afternoon during the absence of
ker mother on an errand to the gro
Gerry store nearby. The child was left
alone only a few minutes, but when
Mrs OLoughlan returned to the house
she found her all ablaze. The fright
ened mother succeeded in putting out
the flames, but not until the little girl
was terribly burned about the wrists,
arms and shoulders. DR.. T. M. Cahill
was called and ordered the sufferer
taken to the hospital. 1t is thought
there that she cannot recover.
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Cuban sympathizers Elated.

Havana, April mo news, of the
action of the house of representatives
in passing the Cuban resolutions was
published yesterday or this morning
and the general publis is not informed
as to the action taken. The result of
the vote in the house is known, how
ever, at the clubs and hotels the in
formation having been obtained
through private messages. Sympa-
thizers with the. Cubans are elated,
over the result while Spaniards are in
dignant.
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T.4NNH A USER Lob ENGRIN.

The Immense Demand for Seats-Mr. Bun
nell Has Arranged for an Additional Per-
formanee-A Saturday Matinee.
On account of the great demand for
seats for the performance of Tam
hauser" by the Damrosch Opera COM
pany at the Hyperion Friday evening,
April 10. Mr.. G. B. Bunnell has made
arrangements for an additional per-
formance by the grand organization on
Saturday afternoon next. On this oc-
casion ''Lohengrin," the next opera
in the choice by the popular vote of
the people with the same principals
except that of Barron Berthald will
sing the part of Lohengrin and Frau
lein Johanna Gadslli will be the Elsa.
The scale of prices will be the same as
for Friday evening. The public sale
opens on Thursday morning at the box
office.
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Princeton Team Defeated.

Washington, April IA crowd to-
day witnessed the defeat of the George
town college ball team by the Prince
ton team by a score of II to 5. The
Princetons played good ball early i'll
the game. scoring seven runs in the
fourth inning and three in the fifth,
their other run being made in the Sec
ond.
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In McKinIey's Favor.

Baltimore, April THE republicans
of Somerset county held their county
convention to-day. electing delegates
to the state and congressional conven-
tions. The delegates to the state and
district conventions were instructed for
Mckinley. The Anne Arundel county
convention held at Annapolis adopted
resolutions in favor of Mckinley for
president.
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Thirtieth Anniversary.

The thirtieth anniversary Of the or-
ganization of the G. A. r. was cele-
brated last night by Camp Nathan
Hale, S. of V. After the banquet
speeches were made by General w. H
Pierpont, General C.. B. Foster, D. D.
Jackson and d. o. Lombard.
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TO BEGIN OPERATIONS SOON.
The Housatonic Brass Company Are Max
ing Ready,

ing Ready.
Derby, April 7.-E. A. Russell of New
Haven, treasurer of the Housatonic
Brass company, late of Wallingford,
was in town Saturday afternoon and
called on d. S.. Brimsmade relative to
the settling of the company here.
They are getting ready for doing an
extensive business here and the ma
chinery is on the way, and will soon be
placed in position in the factory. The
majority of their small tools will have
to be made here, and their own ma
chinists will do their work. In a, very
short time the company expect to be
in running order.
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He Willie a Citizen,

New York, April 7.-Frederick st.
George de Latour Booth-Tucker, the
new commander of the Salvation army
in the United States declared his in
tention of becoming citizen of the
United States and took out his first
naturalization papers here to-day.
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Is without Foundation.

Johannesburg, April lit has been
ascertained that the rumor circulated
yesterday to the effect that the British
government had agreed to cancel the
convention of 1884 and recognize the
full independence of the Transvaal is
without foundation in fact.