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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-25
BIG FOSSIL RTRDs

Professor J. B. Hatcher, of Princeton university, has newly returned from a remarkable trip of exploration in a hitherto unknown region of South Ameriea-namely, the wild interior of Patagonia. He visited Washington this week for the purpose of depositing with the Bureau of Ethnology rich collection of objects illustrating the mode of life of the various tribes of aborigines in that part of the world. These natives are among the strangest and most picturesque savages in exist ence, some of them being described as representing almost the lowest stage in the scale of human development. Their country, too, is more than ordi- narily interesting, being associated since the earliest times with rumors of gigantic human inhabitants and an as- tonishing fauna. Quite recently some skeletons of birds that had heads as big as those of horses have actually been dug up. They stood at least nine feet high, and had short wings, claws like an eagles and beak like a con- dor's. It is likely that they attacked with success the largest mammals contemporary with them, being the biggest fowls of prey that ever lived; but they became extinct long ago, and so there was no opportunity for Pro- lessor Hatcher to secure a living spec imen.-Boston Transcript.
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poli,s Wonderland Theatre.

The fine bill at the Wonderland travels it's engagement with pronounc- ed success, every audience being large and enthusiastic. Last evening there was repetition of the furore always created by Miss Adele Purvis Onri's act. Her performances on the slack wire is very graceful, and this Is fol- lowed by her wonderful evolutions on the revolving globe during which she does the serpentine dance and the pie lures of Cuba's flag, the Maine and "Old Glory are reflected on her robes The cheering during the period is tre- mendous. The comedy drama My Fa- ther" is having a successful run, and the olio is all excellent. It includes La Petite Oracle, Lelliott Busche and Lelliott Al Fields and Bella Stewart the Acares, Goggins and Davis, Ida Russell and Nestor and Bennett, with illustrated songs. Prices 10c and 2Oc Ladies in the afternoon, 1Oc.
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or LOCAL INTEREST.

Mrs. Alphonse Charest of Meriden, who last week was operated upon for laparatomy by pr. B. Austen B. Che ney, assisted by Dr, Griswold of Meri- den. is getting along very comfortably. The operation was very delicate but quite successful.
 At the annual meeting of the Meriden Brittania Co. held yesterday afternoon the following officers and directors were elected: President, George Fl. Wilcox; vice president, F. P. Wilcox; secretary, George Rockwell; treasurer, George M. Curtis; directors,D, B. Ham, ilton, 0. Berry Peets, J. M. Harmon, II. J. Lewis and G. P. Davis.
 Martha Washington temple. Ladies of the Golden Eagle, are arranging to have a sociable at Hoyt's academy next Tuesday evening. A large attendance is expected.
 Word was received in Winsted yes- terday that Congressman E. J. Hill has recommended Charles K. Hunt for postmaster at Winsted, and Joseph H. Vail as assistant postmaster John ID. Eastman of this city, ex- state secretary of work for boys, visited the Meriden Boys club Wednesday and delivered an address.
 Commandant Francis G. Bunce of the Brooklyn navy yard, who is well l known to many of our New Haven res idents, his family having resided here f several months last year, yesterday re- ceived from Washington his commits | sion as rear admiral. His official rank | up to yesterday was that of commo- dore, although for about month past he has been acting as rear admiral. | The commodore's flag was hauled down from the mizzenmast of the receiving | ship Vermont, and the rear admiraps | flag hoisted in its place. A salute of seventy three guns was then fired from Cob dock.
 c. D. and A. F. Warner of Ansonia | left for Winsted yesterday morning to
 assist in getting the wires of the local | telephone company In Winsted in I shape. The wires are in bad shape and the company has had to call for out
 side aid. There is small army of linemen in and around Winsted, as the
 s. N. D. Telephone and the Western
 Union Telegraph companies have sent
 all their available men there to set
 matters right.
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PERSONAL JOTTINGs.

Lieutenant Frederick l.. Averill of the Naval Militia and Major Luzerne Ludington are home from their trip to Washington. They were absent a week and had very unpleasant weather al- most all of the time. They had good time in Washington and were well re- ceived by the Connecticut members of the senate and house.
 Dr. c. B. Adams of Fair Haven is re- covering from his illness.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Lawrence and Miss Lawrence and MT. and Mrs. M. P, Chatfield are at Jacksonville Fla.
 H. H. Benedict, the coal merchant, is in Florida.
 Dr. A. E. Winchell, as executor of the estate of Marietta Bailey, who left such large amount of money for philan-
 thropic purposes, has sold to May w.
 Trowbridge, the wife of Rutherford Trowbridge, the property at 259 Church
 street for S25,000.
 Master Howard Hutchinson was
 chairman of the patriotic exercises given at Branford high school Wednes- day. The exercises consisted of solos by Miss Finney and Miss Smith, a declamation by Barnes Hoadley and a violin solo by Master Hotchburg. Assistant City Clerk Edward A. Street has recovered from his recent illness.
 At a caucus of the Connecticut dele gates to the national convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington it was unanimously de-
 cided to nominate. Mrs. N. D. Sperry of
 this city for the office of vice president
 general from Connecticut and to sup
 port Mrs. Daniel Manning for the pres- idency.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Smith of Edge wood avenue received the A. F. F. Whist club in costume Tuesday even- ing The host and the hostess made a
 capital George and Martha Washing ton. The decorations were red hearts and beautiful flags. Dainty steel hatch cts were handed to each guest, making couples for supper and whist. After a l fine spread whist was played for three hours, handsome prizes being provided l for all.
 l Mrs Margaret Deland, the distin- guished writer, will lecture before the Saturday Morning club this week. Af- 1 ter the lecture a large luncheon will be given for her by Mrs. Charles P. Clark. ! Mrs. Deland during her stay here will
 be the guest of Mrs. Walter Camp at l Savin Rock.
 1 Rev. Anders Stenwall, pastor of a church In Ridway, Pa, will give a lec-
 ture in the Swedish Lutheran church in Branford tomorrow (Saturday) eve
 ming on China, where he spent four years as a missionary. The lecture
 will be illustrated with over 100 stere- opticon views.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-25

The more we investigate the damage done by smoke, the more we realize entire stock must be sold.
 Great as this loss must be. there is only one alternative, ito further reduce the prices of our entire stock so as to be ready for Friday and Satur-> days trade, as we are now convinced all our merchant disc must be sold.
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ro RECLAIM LosT WOMEN.

Dr. Huntington's Plan for the Work
 By the Episcopal Church in This
 City. ......
 Father Huntington, superior of the Order of the Holy Cross, has succeed ed in getting the ladies of the New Ha- ven Episcopal churches interested in Home of Mercy, which he wishes to establish in this city. Miss McGee of Boston is considered as the probable manager of the home.
 During the recent visit of Father Huntington to New Haven, he was inn pressed by the lack of attention paid by the church people of the city to err ing women and unfortunate girls.
 On account of the size of New Ha- ven and it's relative position to New York and various other conditions, Father Huntington considered it an ad- mirable place for the establishment of an institution of such nature. Tues day evening he met those interested in the work in the basement of Christ church and set before them the need of the work and the methods. He wished it distinctly understood that in starting the work, there is no wish to usurp in any way the work already be- ing done by other similar institutions, as the Door of Hope or the Home for the Friendless. Both these are non sectarian.
 This institution would be entirely an Episcopal home under Episcopal influ- ences.
 Father Huntington asked that each person present promise to give at least fifty cents a month for year toward the support of the home. In this way nearly $20O was pledged.
 On Wednesday morning Miss McGee met large delegation of church wo- men and talked over the work, telling of the great need for work among wo- men, of the pitiable condition of many homeless girls and women, of the temp tations which surrounded them and of the great good which can be accom- plished. It is not the intention to have the home supported by charity As far as possible 1t will be self supporting. i1nuiiuly Wolh, plelIIi SSWili5y COOhllleo any kind of honorable work will be done by the women of the home, and everything done to maintain the insti- tuition.
 The girls are cared for and taught to care for themselves, and every effort made to make them useful, respectable respected members of society. A committee of six women was ap- pointed to solicit subscriptions toward the maintenance of the home. On Wednesday night at o'clock Miss McGee again called a meeting ir | the Christ church basement. It was | reported that enough money had beer | guaranteed to pay the. rent of an ade- | quate house for year and have $6( | left over. Nothing definite was de. | cided, but another meeting will be helc at o'clock Saturday, to which all wo- | men interested are cordially invited. The location of a house has not beer | decided. A house has been spoken o1 | in Vernon street, but it is hoped to find l one nearer Christ church.
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THORNS TO SIT UPON.

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 E. B. Samuels, County Clerk of Hickman County, Clinton, Kentucky, testifes that he suffered for years with horrible pains in tho back, kidneys and bladder-was treated by many physiclans--they gave him no relief he got so that he could hardly stand alone Utah Kidney Beans, he says, completely cured him. He gladly recommends them to all sufferers.
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-25
ENTERI4INAf E NIS.
HypBrIOH I16atBt. "A COAT OF MANY COLORS" TO- MORROW.
Hyperion Theater.

"A COAT OF MANY COLORS" TO-
 MORROW.
 Madeleine Lucette Ryley's latest comedy, "A Coat of Many Colors," in which MT. Herbert Kelcey and Miss Fife Shannon and their company are to be seen for the first time in New Haven at the Hyperion tomorrow, is a play of the highest and best class, and of deep interest, abounding in en- tertaining and laughable comedy situ- ations from beginning to end.
 The theme Is delightfully."- original and Is treated in a novel manner. Mrs. Ryley has acquired reputation as a bright and trenchant writer, and in her new play she gives many evidences of her claim to that distinction. MT. Kelcey has the role of a cynical young New York bachelor, who gets himself into all sorts of ludicrous entangle- ments in his endeavor to hold a scape- grace brother, while Miss Shannon's s beauty and talents are engaged in the portrayal of genuine western girl, whose accomplishments finally win the heart of the, hardened celibate. A strong company will assist.
 Sale of seats now open. Prices, mat inee S1, 75 cents and 50 cents; evening, $1.5O, $1 and 75 cents.
 WILBUR OPERA COMPANY.
 Be in time for the opening sale of seats for the Wilbur opera company which commences this morning at g o'clock The company is here ali next week and will give matinees daily at 1:30 o'clock.
 For eighteen years the Wilbur opera company has been recognized as a po- tent factor in American theatricals. During this period of time numberless companies have grown, thrived and fallen by the wayside, while the Will burs have gone on in the even tenor of their way, the only organization which has now been in continuous service since the year 1878. The Wilbur con- pany is an organized, standard attrac- tion and a strong feature in every sec tion of the United States Managers fight for the privilege of playing them l and wherever they appear the man. ager who secures them is as certain of big weeks business as though he had the receipts in his pocket In ad- dition to giving f1rst-elass opera per formances, worth triple the money asked, MT. Wilbur has augmented his attraction by adding probably the fin. | est display of living pictures now to be | seen on the American stage.
 1 For Monday matinee "The Mascotte' | and in the evening "The Royal Middy' will be given. Prices-night, 10 cents 20 cents and 30 cents; matinee, four. 1 teen hundred seats at 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-25
HE EMBEzzLED CAMERAS.

Adrian Fritz Borrowed the Instru-
 ments and Then Pawned Them.
 Adrian Fritz, a transient photogra- pher, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective McGrath for embezzle- ment on two counts. It seems that Fritz about three weeks ago went to w. A. Beers, the Chapel street, photog- rapher, for whom he at one time work ed, and wanted to borrow a camera to do some work for which he had receiv- ed an order. MT. Beers loaned val uable camera to him with the under standing that it would be returned in a few days. The few days slipped by, and several more days, until the cam era had been gone several weeks, when MT. Beers concluded that it would be well to look up Fritz. He could find neither him nor the camera, however, and then notified the police.
 Detective McGrath was put on the case, and yesterday found the camera at a pawn shop, where Fritz had hung it up for $15. The detective, having found Fritz's trail, in a few hours had him caged.
 It was later found that Fritz had also some time ago borrowed an $50 camera from Raymond A. Willoughby of Howard avenue on the representa- tion that he wanted to use it for a few days on job in Derby. This camera also was pawned and was recovered by Detective McGrath. These two charges will be pressed, but there is a third case which will not be charged up against Fritz. It is also case of embedding a camera, $50 one, which he borrowed and then pawned De- tective McGrath has recovered the three cameras.
 Fritz will be charged in the city court this morning with embezzlement by bailee on two accounts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-25
Grand Opera House.

'The Chain of Destiny is a domestic realistic drama dealing with the usual incidents of devotion, treachery and retribution. The argument of the play appeals to the sympathies, while it's humor provokes mirth. The specialties
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are an especial feature. MT. Craven, a silver voiced tenor, is particularly commended. His first number, "The Palms." although he is not visible to the audience, is sung with such effect that enthusiasm and interest is at once awakened. His later songs are always received with unstinted appreciation. MT. Mayrand a most remarkable bar itone, in his humorous and typical sub ject always scores hit. MT. Beamey in his descriptive character songs is most delightfully."- entertaining, pos sessing a good voice, whiche he uses with pronounced effect. Miss Lois Jaynes is a good delineator of the fash
 ionable fad for "Coon songs." She pos
 sesse a good negro dialect, and has been eminently successful. The ladies and gentlemen comprising the dramatic interpretation are of acknowledged ability. Miss Florence Lytelle, the leading lady, has won universal admi- ration. She is handsome, forcible and free from mannerisms. Miss Estelle Sprague, ingenue, is charming and ef- fective Laura Linden, we'll known actress of established reputation, does some very good character work. Thom- as Guin, Fred Hardy and others receive due praise. Thes cenery is new, paint ed expressly for the play The en- gagement is for the balance of the week with matinees to-day and tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-25
pANBURY's FIGHTERS READY.

Hartford, Feb. Ex-Governor Cooke received telegram to-day from R. W. Davis of Danbury offering the services of seventy-five citizens of that town as soldiers in the event of war with Spain.
 These citizens organized a company last night with Henry Benedict as cap tain, R. w. Davis first lieutenant and Samuel Stone second lieutenant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-25
a5rH ANNUAL MEETING

VT the Woman's Baptist Foreign Mission- ary Conference of Southwestern Con nectlcut.
 The twenty-flfth annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Mission ary Conference of Southwestern Con necticut was held In the First Baptist church in this city yesterday. There was large attendance of the members of the conference. In the absence of Mrs. Husted, the president, Mrs. H. W. Stow of this city presided.
 On scroll hung In front of the desk was hung an honor roll containing the names of ladies who had been promi- nent in the work of the conference who are now dead. The roll was as fol- lows:
 Mrs S. M. Whiting, for nineteen years president of the association. Mrs. s. R. Smith, treasurer for fifteen years.
 Mrs. E. M. Jerome, a former vice president.
 Mrs. Horace Mansfield, merchant of the board.
 Mrs. Cordelia Mott Robins, formerly recording secretary.
 Mrs. Cora Welch Millengen, first sec retary of the circle in the First Bap- tist church.
 Mrs. H. M. Welch, former member of the board.
 Mrs. Harriett Betts, the Martha" of the circle.
 Above the list of names was the text, ."They rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
 The treasurer, Mrs. A. I. Ward, re- ported the amount of the years re- ceipts at $1,350, which has been given to the board
 Officers elected were as follows: Hon. orary president, Mrs. Dr. Phelps; pres ident, Mrs. Husted of Meriden; first vice president, Mrs. H. w. Stow of New Haven; second vice president Mrs IF. R. Bliss of New Haven: third vice president, Rev. Mrs. Nicholson Of Bridgeport; corresponding secretary, Miss Fannie Twiss of Meriden; record ing secretary, Miss Atwater of New Haven; acting recording secretary III the absence of Miss Atwater, Miss Johnson of New Haven; treasurer, Mrs. A. I. Ward of New Haven; assistant, Mrs. H. H. Weed of New Haven; ex- ecutive committee, Mrs. Francis Way land, Mrs. J. B. Hoyt of Stamford, Mrs. Y. Fairman, Rev. MT. Sage, Rev. MT. Poteat E. J. Walker, Rev. Mr. Moore, Rev. MT. Stoddard and H. K. Trask.
 Mrs. Wheaton, the state secretary, urged the need of enlisting more of the ladies of the church in the society.
 Miss Partrc and Miss Hyatt spoke on the junior work.
 Miss Clara A. Converse of Japan spoke of the wretched condition of the women in that country and the import ance of missions there.
 The original poem by Mrs. Mary Potter Angel commemorative of the twenty-fifth anniversary was especial ly enjoyed
 The complete programme of the day was as follows:
 MORNING. 10 a. m.-Devotional Exercises-Led by
 Mrs. Cicero Curtis.
 1O:SO-Regular Session-Opening Exer-
 cises
 Address of Welcome-Mrs. Hunt. Response-Nrs., Mckinney of Ansonia Minutes.
 Reports of Circles.
 Annual Reports-Miss Twiss and Miss
 Johnson.
 DenominationaI Greetings. Address by the State Secretary-Mrs
 A. Wheaton.
 Address by the Junior State Secretary Miss Partric.
 Miscellaneous Business.
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MISS CHASE ENGAGED.
Begins Her Year With New Have

Church on May 1.
 Yesterdays Meriden Journal says: Miss Florice Marie Chase, daughter of Superintendent and Mrs. J. H. Chase of this city, has been engaged to sing in the Humphrey street Congregational church, in New Haven, the coming year. She will begin her duties as so- prano in the church quartette on May 1. Miss Chase possesses a fine voice, is naturally musically inclined, is young, a hard student and a young lady certain to please the congregation in New Haven. She is a pupil of J. Jerome Hayes and favorite in Meri- den's social circles"
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stage. The play comes to the Grand opera house next Wednesday and Thursday. Large audiences will no doubt attend.
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AFTERNOON.

1:3O-Silver Offering Service-Conduct-
 ed by Mrs. w. G. Fennell. 2 D. m.-Regular Session-Opening Ex-
 ercises. Treasurer's Report-Mrs. Arc I. Ward. "Reminiscences of Twenty-Five Years
 Mrs. Henry Stow Report of Nominating Committee and
 Election of Officers. Music. Address-Miss Lizzie Hyatt. Address-Miss Clara A. Converse of
 Japan. Collection. Original Poem-The Silver Bell-Mrs.
 Mary Potter Angell. Closing Exercises.
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wAsHBURN's MINISTRIES.

Washburns big double minstrels, comprising forty white and black burnt cork artists, will be the attraction at the Grand opera house next Monday and Tuesday. The company contains some clever performers, among whom are Berry and Hughes, the musical team. They give the best musical act ever seen. LeClair, who, as a contor- tionist, is hard to beat. Weaver, the male soprano, in his female imperson- ations. These and many others go to make this company one of the largest and best travelling to-day. The prices remain the same as always. Matinees will be given Monday and Tuesday. The prices for the same, including re- served seats, are 10c, 15c and 25c, and can be ordered by mail or telephone.
 THE HEART OF CHICAGO"
 The railroad scene in ''The Heart of Chicago is one of the most complete efforts at realism ever put on the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-01-28
SHADY GROVE.

SHADY GROVE, Jan. A.-Last Satur-
day Arch Erwin had a sale of his live
stock and farming implements, and,
notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather, there was an immense crowd
on the grounds.
Messrs. Marsh Ill Ellington and Tom
Vaughn, Of Franklin, have been here
for the past several days, looking up
mules.
Paul Walker, of Whitfield, is here on
his return from Nashville.
Mrs. w. j. Nc Even and son, Erwin
have Just returned from an EXTENDED
visit to relatives in Franklin.
Misses Eva Burchard, of Centreville
and Belle Vincent, of Bryant station,
are at present enjoying the hospitality
of Miss Vivienne Harrington and Mrs
w. d. Miller.
Miss Vivienne Harrington and Jnoo
d Evans have returned from Harpeth
where they attended the Spratt- Evans
marriage.
Mrs. Martha Thornton is now on
visit to her three sons in Texas.
w. B. Cathey has returned to hi
home in Desoto, Texas. He IS engaged
in the business
The health of the community Is un
usually good for this season of tn
year.
Many thanks, "Zula," for your in
terest,in Shady Grove; will try to no
disappoint YOU. RoMoLA.