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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
Grand Opera House.

Manager c. s. Breed of the Grand during the afternoon performances at that theater ladies and children will be admitted to all parts of the house for ten cents. The scale of prices is 10 and 20 cents. There are a few sofa chairs in the parquet for which nominal charge of 30 cents is made. A matron will be In attendance and patrons may check bundles and bicycles.
 The opening of the theater occurs on Monday afternoon, and from then on continuous vaudeville will be the order and any one can drop in during the af- ternoon and night and witness high class shows continually moving. This will prove great advantage to the res idents with time on his hands and to the suburban shopper. From o'clock on Monday afternoon until the end of the season vaudeville with all it's fascinat The aggregation of players to whom the glory of being the first to appear in the Grand as a continuous perfogmance house are some leaders in the am11se ment world. That charming bit of hu- manity, Patrice, about whom more men of the social world have raved and wrote verses, makes her debut before a New Haven audience with her own company, presenting "A New Years Dream" The New York Sun says of it: 'Patrice's company acted "A New Years Dream at Keith's New York theater with all the nicety and polish of a comedy at the New York Lyce- um'
 Joe Welch the unrivaled Hebrew character, presents the only act of it's kind in the profession. Another strong attraction which makes the triple bill is the combined efforts of Lydia Barry and George Felix Miss Barry is eel ebrated contralto and inherits all the quick humor and ready wit of her fath- er the late Billy Barry. Her act with MT. Felix, the grotesque comedian, late of Felix and Cain, produces speciality that ranks with the very best. The Fashion Plates of Vaudeville" as the Sisters Revere are called, present par ticularly catching turn, displaying rare ability in character changes. Other features are Stinson and Merton in a bunch of original nonsense called The Unexpected" Guilbert, the Beau Brummel of Equilibrists,' appears by special engagement, as do Nestor and Bennett the original electric demon- strators. Montague and West, the Lundgreens, Fisher and Carroll and Ed Rogers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
ssThere is no Kodak
 but the Eastman Kodak"
 1898 KODAKS
 For sale by The Arthur H. Barnes Go. DsSs n,'SHstt Store. 159 Church St.
NORFoLK'S CAUSE FOR RE-
 JOICING.

Norfolk's princely railroad depot is now practically completed, the mason, carpenter, painter and plumber having added his last touches to the handsome granite structure. Among those who subscribed funds for the project, there by making 1t possible for the town to make such a pretty station were: MT. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel, Cone and O. Connor Edmund Brown, MT and Mrs. H. H. Bridgman, Theodore Lyman, Gustav J. Stoeckel, Charles A. Spof- ford Dr. James Dennis, A. E. Mclean, F. M. Shepard, Eugene Smith, M. N. Clarke, Miss Mary Eldridge, F. J. Goodnow, M. I. Pupin, R. c. Gear, Miss Sara, Eldridge, D. H. Roland, b. c. Stevens, Dr. F. s. Dennis, Edward E. Swift, Dr. E. H. Peaslee, R. A. Dor man. Besides a generous subscription, MT. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel have don ated a triangular plot of land lying to the northwest of the station compris- ing about half an acre to give room for a driveway past the north end of the platform They will also furnish framed photographs and a clock of elaborate design for the interior of the new station.-Winsted Citizen
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY co.
A Circular Issued to Stockholders.

A Circular Issued to Stockholders
 New York, Aug. 19.-The Great Northern Railway company issues circular to it's stockholders in connec- ton with the call for the annual meet ing October 13 at St. Paul. in which it says that the following business will be taken up:
 1.-The increase of the capital stock of the Great Northern Railway com- pany for the purpose of acquiring by exchange or otherwise the capital of the St. Paul. Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway company, with the view of consolidating the properties of the two companies.
 2-The total capital stock of the Great Northern Railway company, as now legally established, consists of $50, 0,000000 preferred, and the authority to issue $20,0O0.00O common in addition thereto no part of which has been is- sued. It is proposed that the authority to issue common stock be surrendered and that hereafter the capital stock of the Great Northern Railway company shall consist of a single class with uni form rights and qualities
 It is understood, although not off, cially stated, that the proposition will be made to Manitoba stockholders to accept five shares of Great Northern stock for four of Manitoba. The sec ond piece of business before the meet ing is the change in the capital powers of the Great Northern. This is believed to foreshadow an increase in the divi- dend rate. Great Northern preferred now pays per cent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
ANSONIA BICYCLE RACES.

To Be Held There This Afternoon Bicycle races will be held in Ansonia to-day. The entries are as follows: FIVE MILE SCRATCH RACE, open to Ansonia, Derby, Shelton and
 Seymour. William Hummell, Avon club, Anso- mia
 Arthur Schummick, Avon club, An sonia.
 Charles Wyant, z. A. C., Seymour. George Haines, Avon club, Ansoria. John Reese. A. w. C., Ansoria. Martin Fitzpatrick, Clipper club, New Haven.
 Dwight Murphy, Y M. c. A, Derby. Joe Pagan, A. W. C., Ansonia. E. W. Childs, A. w. C., Ansonia.
 HALF MILE OPEN. H E. Dickerman, w. W. C., Water bury.
 W. F. McKenna, Bw. C., Bridgeport. Joe Sparadowski, W. W. C., Water bury.
 Walter Holland, w. W. C., Water bury.
 I. F. Broderick, W. W. C., Water bury.
 William Hummell, Avon club, Anso- nia.
 Charles F. Wyant, "A. C., Seymour George Haines, Avon club, Ansonia. John Reese, A. w. C., Ansonia. Martin Fitzpatrick, Clipper club. New Haven.
 Ed. B. White, A. W. C., Ansonia. Joe Pagan, A. W. C., Ansonfa. George H. O'Brien, G. A. C., Seymour Joshua Davies, Waterville. Ct. Louis A. Bunnell, Waterville, Ct.
 TWO MILE HANDICAP. open to Ansonia, Derby, Shelton and
 Seymour. George H. O'Brien, G. A C., Seymour E. w. Childs, A. w. C., Ansonia. Joe Fagar, A. w. C., Ansonia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE
FALL TRADE AWAITED WITH IN
 AIR OF CONFIDENCE.

Reflection of the Growth of Fall Trade Is Found in the Steady Expansion Now
 Going on fin Bank Clearings and Also in Generally Favorable Railway
 Earnings, Etc.
 New York, Aug. 19.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say: Perhaps the most in- teresting feature of the general busi- ness situation at present is the air of confidence with which the mercantile community awaits the approach of the fall trade period. Reflection of the growth of fall trade is found in the steady expansion now going on in bank clearings, the improving demand at higher prices for most makes of iron and steel. the generally favorable rail- way earnings which, in default of a large movement of crops to market, point to large return trade in manu- factured goods to the agricultural sec- tions, and the reports of continued &C., tivity in distributive trade west and south, with signs of a moderate in- crease In interest ct leading eastern markets. The immense business in iron and steel products, at advanced prices, calls attention to the proportionately less notable expansion of crude iron production. Pig iron statistics, in fact, point to an even small output for the current month, some of which curtail- nent of course, is naturally based upon midsummer conditions. Advances in many grades of iron, notably Bessemer and southern pig, are features of the week, as are also higher quotations for steel billets at nearly all markets, wire rods and great many classes of finish- ed iron and steel, particularly structu- ral material.
 Advances in copper on the strong statistical position and lead are also among interesting features in the met ltrades. At the west iron and steel is particularly active and the large num- Der of orders already booked make manufacturers fairly independent re- garding prices and favor an advance on future business. The situation in cereals shows but little change. The balance established between phenome-
 
 milling demand at home and fair ex- port inquiry on the one hand and the very promising crop outlook on the oth- CT hand, tends to steadiness in prices, and other cereals sympathize with wheat. Large supplies of raw cotton at home and abroad, and the prediction of yield this year nearly equal to, if not exceeding that grown a year ago, while naturally stimulating to business at the south, has a depressing effect up- on the price of the raw staple, and quo tations are a fraction lower for the week and two cents a pound lower than a year ago at this time Reports as to collections the country over are very encouraging From winter wheat sec tions especially reports are very good Some slowness is noted in payments at the northwest but this is expected to disappear when the spring wheat crop moves.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20

Meriden defeated New Haven at Elm City park yesterday afternoon In close game Although Meriden did not hit Johnston hard nor often, he was un- steady with men on bases. The team played a fine game, but did not bat as heavily as is expected of them, Wiley alone getting two hits.
 New Haven scored first in the third CIabby got a base o1 balls and went to third on Luchia's single. Johnston flied out to Howell in right, the latter T tch- ing Luchia before he could return to first. Parents single scored Clabby. Parent was caught trying to steal sec ond.
 In the fifth Meriden tied the score. Wilson made 8 two-bagger and went to third on Johnston's wild pitch. He scored on Donahue's long fly to center. Tn the seventh Theisen singled and went to second on Howell's sacrifice. Wilson was given base on balls and the two made a double steal. Courtney fouled
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A FEMALE DRUMMER.

George Richards and Eugene Can field have two parts that seem to lit them to a T in Blaney's "A Female Drummer" that will be giren at the Hyperion Thursday, Friday and Satur- day evenings next week.
 Richards will impersonate the senior member of the big dry goods firm of Smooth & Silk while Garfield takes the part of an up-to-date elevator boy in uniform, whose extensive reading of detective stories has made him believe that he is a second Sherlock Holmes. Johnstone Bennett will play the princi- pal part in the play. Willis P. Sweat man, the well known minstrel star, will play the character of 8 superstitious negro, and thirty-one other capable actors, many of them beautiful girls, will complete the cast "A Female Drummer" which is more of a comedy than a farce, will only play in first class theaters, and is considered by it's author, Charles E. Blaney, as the best thing he has yet written.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
AT WATERBURY.

Waterbury, Aug. 19.-In one of the most magnificent games of ball playing ever seen in Waterbury, from a fielding point of view, the "Hatters" won out this afternoon and also succeeded in shutting out the Pirates, the score be- ing to in favor of Danbury. This is the fourth successive defeat of Wa terbury by Danbury. Best and Mans field were pitted against each other for the second time this season, ands the work of both men was almost perfect. Two hits only were made off Mansfield, while Waterbury secured but five from Best, one of which was a two-bagger. Best's work showed at great advantage, however, when men, were on bases. Three times with no one out a hit would have won for Waterbury, but each time the side was retired in one, two, three order. Danburys runs were made in the first and second innings and were the result of errors by Pete Hall. An unassisted double play by Shugrue of Danbury was the feature of the game. The three hundred people present were at times worked up to the highest ex- citement The score:
 Waterbury 10 0 o 0 0 co Danbury ..,1 1 0 0 Q 0 0-2
 Hits-Waterbury B. Danbury 2. Err rors-Waterbury 1, Danbury 4. Bat teries-Mansfield and Joe Connor; Best and Phelps.
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GRAND PICNIC,

The employees of Peck Brothers & Co. Mutual Aid association have an outing at Lighthouse Point to-day. The amusement programme embraces base ball game, St. Ignatius vs. Nonpariels, three-l legged race, 50 and 100 yards dashes, sack race, Jumping match and dancing, afternoon and evening, in Taylor's pavilion at the Point. Music for the dancing by Arpin's orchestra;
 prompting by Hare. Lovers of field sports will have an opportunity to see some interesting !centestsss
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ENTERTAINMENTS.
Hyperion Theater.

The Byrne Brothers new perform ance, "Golug to the Races" is one of the great laughing shows on earth, the new pantomimic tricks and wonderful mechanical effects are all entirely new and original. The fire scene with It's real engine and team of funny white horses, the depot of the Aerial Naviga- ton company, the wreck of the air ship and the screamingly funny paddock scene are all great laugh producers and Byrne Brothers inventions. Fifty peo- pie figure in the production and the entire Byrne family are seen in the leading part. Going to the Races" will be the attraction at the Hyperion on Wednesday evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20

out and Donahue and McGee singled, scoring Theijen sri Wilson. In the last half O'Br'er started off with a. two bagger. Whey flied out to right. Clap- by advanced O'Brien on grounder to third. Luchia was safe on Courtney s error, O'Brien scoring. Luchia stole second, but was left there, Johnston going out, Courtney to Donahue.
 In the ninth Johnston hit Wilson Courtney hit short fly to Johnston who threw poorly to first Both men scored before the ball could be found In the grass. The score:
 MERIDEN.
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FREE FOR ALL DoRY RACES.

The Regatta Committee of the Bridgeport Yacht club has arranged a series of free for all dory races over the dory course in Black Rock harbor for a silver mug as first prize.
 Conditions are that the mug must be won three times to become the proper ty of the winner
 Entries are to be made in the name of the helmsman and may be. received up to the time of the races each day.
 Entries may be changed at any time before starting races, but the name of the helmsman and name and number of boat must be in the hands of the Regatta committee before race starts.
 Suitable second and third prizes will be offered each race, and are to be- come the property of the winner with each race.
 For the first race the following are offered as second and third prizes:
 Second prize, dory yacht Burgee; third prize, dory Boat Hook.
 The races are free to all dories with out restriction of any kind.
 The first race will be. sailed Saturday afternon, Aug. 2Oth, and will be call ed between 2:30 and o'clock m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
A S25O, ,OO0 ESTATE.

The estate of the late Andrew c. Nash, of Westport, inventories $250,- GOO. After the payment of a few small bequests, including one of $5,000 to Christ church, the remainder is to be equally divided between the four living children of the deceased, Daniel c. Nash, of Norwalk, and Edward A Nash, Mrs. Anna Wilkins and Miss Minnie Nash, of Westport Each will receive approximately $60,0Oo, which is in gilt edged mortgages, stocks and bonds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20
4 Delicious Food,

No one realizes what a delicious dish has been missed until that novelty in foods, Grape-Nuts, has been tried. They are pre-digested, charming in flavor and light on the stomach.
 Food experts who have experfmented with it say that one pound of Grape Nuts is equal in nutritive value to ten pounds of beef.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-20

Dwight Murphy, Y. M. c. A., Derby. Martin Fitzpatrick, Clipper club, New Haven.
 John Reese. A. w. C., Ansonia. George Haines, Avon club, Ansonia. Charles D. Wyant, z, A. C.. Seymour Arthur Schummick, Avon club, Anso- mia.
 William Hummell, Avon club, Anso- nia.
 ONE MILE OPEN.
 Walter Holland, w. w. C., Water- bury. J. F. Broderick, w. w. C., Water bury.
 Joe sparadowslxi, w. w. C., Water- bury. H. P. Dickerman, w. w. C., Water bury. . M. F. McKenna, B w. C., Bridgeport William Hummell, Avon club, Anso- uia.
 Charles F. Wyant, z. A, C., Seymour. George Haines, Avon club, Ansonia. John Reese, A. w. C., Ansonia. Martin Fitzpatrick, Clipper club, New Haven.
 Ed. B. White, A. w. C., Ansonia. Joe Pagan, A. w. C., Ansonia. Joshua Davies, Waterville, Ct. Louis Bunnell, Waterville, Ct. Race committees: Walter Eastop, chairman; J. J. McGrath, secretary; H. G. Dc Banks, M. Murray, T. Grady, Charles Kotsch Henry Van Ness, George N. Smith, F. Malumphy, Thom- as Harvey.
 Referee, P. W. Westlake, Bridgeport Starter, R. E. Holbrook Ansonia. Scorer, George N. Smith, Ansonia Announcer, H. G. De Bank, Ansonia Clerk of course, T. Harvey, Ansonia; assistants, T. Grady, H. Van Ness, An sonia.
 Judges, John T. Holian, Derby; N. L.. Biever Derby; J. T. Smith, Ansonia Timers, J. T. McEnerney, Ansonia; F. Gates, Ansonia; c. E. Hemer, Ansonia. Official handicapper, c. E. Remer, An sonia.
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BASEBALL.
National League.

Philadelphia, August 19.--The Phillies went down today before the superior play ing of the Colonels. Magee pitched good ball and was supported in fine style. At Louisville. 1 0 0 o 0 0-3-9-1 Philadelphia 000 Q 0 0 0 2-2-7-3
 Batteries -Magee anl Kittrldge; Orth and Murphy.
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Summary.

Summary. Two-base hits-Wiley, O'Brien, Mo- Gee and Wilson. Stolen bases-Luchia, Wilson and Theisen.
 Double plays-Howell and Donahue; Miran, Theisen and Donahue; Parent Pfenninger and Wiley. Bases on balls-Off Miran 3, off John- ston 1.
 Hit by pitcher-Wilson. Struck out-By Miran 1, by John ston G.
 Wild pitches-Johnston 1. Sacrifice hits-Clabby, Wilson, Don- ahue, Courtney and Howell. Time of game-1:42. Umpire-Houle.
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Not Very We1l.-"What is the maga- zine article you are preparing, Miss Elderly?" How to Manage a Hus- band.' But you were never married. :" ''Of course not Did you ever know a married woman yet that could man. age a husband? ?"-Detroit Free Dress
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STATE LEAGUE STANDING.
NOTES.

The Rough Riders beat the Anchors in short and exciting game yesterday by the score of IS to 1T. The batteries were z. Veitoh and A. Sherman and w. Bolwer and J. Galley.
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SPANISH LINES TO RESUME TRIPS
 Liverpool, Aug. 19.-The local ship ping firms sailing under the Spanish flags to Cuban and Porto Rican ports have announced the resumption of reg ular trips to those ports within the next few weeks.
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AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, D. C., August 19-Eight hits for twelve bases gave the Smoky City Boys Washington. oo1oo2 o-3-9-2 Pittsburg 0 0 0 0 o o ' *-7-9-O
 Batteries and Mcguire; Tannehiu and BOWerman,
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AT RAJ,TJNORE

did not win to-day's game until the ninth inning, when Sudhoff let down after his pre- vious masterly work. Attendance, 3,260. Baltimore. ...... 101ooo 2-A10-o St. Louis ...... 8 0 o o 0 0 o 0 0-3-1O-2
 Batteries-Maul and Robinson; Sudhoff and KinsloW.
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NEW HAVEN.

Score by Innings.
 l 2 8 4 5 6 ' 8 9 New Haven. O 0 0 0 0 O-2 Meriden ......0 0 0 1N0 3 0 2-5
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AT NEW YORK.

New York, August 19-Eight hits togeth- CT with the inability of the Giants to hit game was called at the end of the eighth inning on account of darkness Attendance 2O00. Score:-
 New York. ....... o o o o 1 0 0 II 6-2 Cleveland. .. 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 o-S-12-2
 Batteries-Deheny and Warner; Young and O'Connor.
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GA EIS POSTPONED. At Bridgeport-New London game postponed; wet grounds.
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State League.

= Boston, August 19.-No Boston Cincinnati game; rain.
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Reflection of the Growth Of Fall Trade is Found in the Steady Expansion Now
 Going on in Bank Clearlngs and Also
 In Generally Favorable Railway
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
Send Hobson There.

Iu no other part of the world is kiss
ing so much in vogue as in Russia.
From time immemorial it has been the
national salute; indeed, it is more of a
greeting than caress.
In public affairs, as in private, the
kiss is an established custom. Fathers
and sons kiss, old generals with rusty
mustaches kiss, whole regiments kiss.
The Emperor kisses the officers. On a
reviewing day there are almost as many
kisses as shots exchanged. If Lilli-
putian corps of cadets have earned the
imperial approval the imperial salute is
bestowed upon the head boy, who
passe it on with hearty report to bis
neigbbor, he in turn TO the next, and
SO on through the whole juvenile body.
On holiday or fete day the young
and delicate mistress of house will
not ouly kiss all her maid servants,
but all her men servants, too, and If
the gentleman does not venture above
her hand she will stoop and kiss his
cheek.
To judge, also, from the number of
salutes, The matrimonial bond in these
high circles must he one of uninter-
rupted felicity. A gentleman scarcely
enters or leaves the room without kiss
ing his wife either on her forehead,
cheek or hand. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
CHRISTMAS FOX HUNT.

An exciting fox chase in which rey-
nard was allowed to come off victorious
took place on the EIkton- Chesapeake
road, near the latter town, Monday.
The hunt was participated in by about
thirty-6ve horsemen: together with a
following of carriages. The fox was
liberated not far from the Harriott
farm and led his pursuers a merry
chase toward Welsh Point, doubling
on his track, back to where the hunt
began. He was holed shortly after /
O'Clock. Of the three dogs in at the
finish two belong to Abe Wilson, of
Elkton.
Robert d. Brown and James Nc
Intire, of Elkton, took part in a run
tha' started from Glasgow at 7 o'clock
Monday morning. A fox was started
in Delaware Clark's grove. He made
a bee line for Iron Hill with fifteen
hunters in pursuit. He was in fine
form and gave chase of several hours
duration. He was sly reynard and
kept close to the dense thickets. He
was finally lost in Whitaker's ore pit.
The day was a splendid one, but the
roads were almost impossible. Elkton
Appeal.