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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
A BRILLIANT EVENT.

The Presentation of Oliver Goldsmith
 By Stuart Robson.
 For his annual engagement in this city, Stuart Robson last night at the Hyperion presented "Oliver Goldsmith, , a comedy from the pen of Augustus Thomas. Too much praise cannot be given to this play. It is undoubtedly one of the best dramatic offerings that it has been the good fortune of New Haven's theatergoers to see in many years. For character drawing 1t is without peer in any contemporary productions. For a person at all ac- quainted with the time in which the play is supposed to occur, it Is one of the best lessons that could be obtained either in a class room or out. Samuel Johnson, his shadow Boswell, Edmund Burke David Garrick and Oliver Gold smith are the celebrities who are pre- sented. Naturally a company of un- usual excellence would be necessary for the portrayal of parts like these, but 1t Is not too much to say that the com- pany supporting MT. Robson more than fulfills the requirements As for Stuart Robson, so well known to the theater- goers of this country for his meritorious work in the past, he has never done any work that can surpass or even equal his idealization of that brilliant and inn pecunious Irishman, Noll Goldsmith. The play by the author of Alabama" is very odd, and is hardly worthy the name comedy; at least at the end, one feels that with death staring Goldsmith in the face, that it Is really more tragic than otherwise. The first two acts are almost entirely devoid of action. Char acter delineation of the men whose names are inseparably connected with the literary and political history of England, occupies the whole attention of the auditor And this more than suffices. In the last act ample amend ment, if any is needed, is made for this lack of action. Goldsmith's garret with the continuation of his love story, amid the poverty that his impeunious nature has brought upon him furnishes good background for the end of the play.
 As said above, the supporting cast is uniformly good. If distinction can be made, the work of Henry Dixey as David Garrick and afterwards as the bailiff who serves the writ on Noll Goldsmith is deserving of especial praise. The play is also well staged, the scenery being of the same high or der as the rest of the production. A very small house greeted MT. Robson, a house ont of all proportion to the merit of the play. If he were to play "Oliver Goldsmith" here again this year, there is not the least doubt but that it would be to standing room.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
Eta1te11ers' 9mfde.
New York, New Haven and
 Hartford R. R.
December & 1890


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 For Winsted-7:00,l g: :35 a. m.. 2:ss. 5:s5 P. m. Sundays-8:10 a. m., 6:15 D. m. tvla Naugetuck Junction..
 For shelton, Botsford, Newtown Dan- Dury, Pittsfeld, State Line--9:35 a. n,.. S:57 p. m. For Albany, Buffalo, Detroit, Cincin- nati. st. Louis. Chicago and the West via Hridgeport-6:10 a. m.; via State Line-S:Sb a. m., 3:57 D. m. For Litchfield and points on Litchfield branch via Bridgeport a. m. (yia Derby Junction., 3:57 D. m.
 -Express Trains. xLocal Express.
 c. T. HAMPSTEAD. W
 General Passenger Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
ENJOYABLE MUSICALE.
Entertainment at Church of the Me
 siah Last Evening.

Entertainment at Church of the Mes siah Last Evening.
 The musicale at the Church of the Messiah last evening was uniformly successful. The object of the affair-a charitable one-served to attract quite a large audience and the efforts of the performers did not go unappreciated. The programme rendered was a very choice one, and some of the best talent the city affords appeared. All were generously applauded. Following are the names of those who appeared: MT. Guion, organist; songs by Miss Helen Conklin; whistling solo, Miss Adah Wilkinson; solo, Mrs. Menzies; solo, Miss Buckbee;, flute and cornet solo, Irving Field and George Coxeter; cello solo, Mr. Brown; recitation, Roger M Sherman; solo, Frank Edgar violin solo, MT. Parlow; duet, by Rev MT. Bispham and MT. Woodstock; also the organist of Trinity, P E. church choir, Mr. Reed. The piano used was a new Krakauer, generously furnished by A. B. Clinton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
It's Toy Thursday!
 and handkerchief Thursday!
 and H0liday-q00ds Thursday!

Join the Christmas DON'T WORRY CLUB, as lots of our patrons have done. Now on Thursday for example, come in! Begin at the beginning, that is at the vBargain Counter" of both East and West Stores, and don't miss thing; Don't miss the Diverting Toys in the West Basement whatever else you miss; Go down one aisle and up the other; stop at the "Holiday Fair" around the ele- vator Look and ask questions and buy if you like. If you don't care to buy, why just look and ask questions. We like you to look, espec- ialy after you've been to the other stores
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
FOR THE SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Madame Davenport to Give Specie

Madame Davenport to Give a Specia
 Talk.
 Madame Charlotte de Goliere Daven- port of Paris is spending this week ir town. two more classes having been formed for her by prominent society women.
 Madame Davenport has had a large Thompson and another, just organized, will be started on Saturday at the house of Mrs D. Cady Eaton of Prospect street.
 Since coming to New Haven, three weeks ago, Madame Davenport has be- come greatly interested in the public school teachers. Everywhere she has had large teachers classes, classes numbering seventy-fve and one hun dred
 She has decided to take class of teachers in New Haven, in response to many applications, Tonight at eight o'clock, therefore, Madame Davenport will form the class-that is, she will give preliminary talk similar to that given at the New Haven house two weeks ago This talk is explanatory of the Lefontaine system of physical training Madame Davenport teaches. and is open to all the school teachers. The studio of the Dessauer- -Troostwyk School of Music on Chapel street, over Howe & Stetson's new store, has been courteously placed at Madam Daven- ports disposal and all the teachers are welcome.
 The class proper will be held to-mor- row night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
New Haven Steamboat Co.

Depot: Belle Dock, New Haven. Conn.
 idehce. Popular Route to and from Boston - Daily ,,r, Service, Sundays Excepted. eoN NNW N HAVEN LINE--Leaye New Haven RICHARD PECK or KENNEBEC i2:45 night. Returning, leave New York; RICH. AHD PECK or KENNEREC 500 D. m.. MONTAUK 12 midnight .NARKAGANSETT BAY LINE - Steamer RICHARD PECK or KENNEBEC ieayes NewHaven for Providence and Boston iO: 30 5. m. Timely train connections for BostoU and all eastern points. ' Popular Paseengsr Rates Gtateroonnv and Tickets for sale at Peck < Bishop Co, 703 Chapel street.
 CHAS. l. FRENCH. Agent
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
BURIED YESTERDAY

The funeral services of Mrs. Sarah E.. Baigkle took place yesterday at the undertaking parlors of w. H. Stahl at tended by quite a gathering of old friends of the deceased and her family The Rev. Mr. Timm officiated. The in terment was in Evergreen cemetery The deceased was the wife of Herman Baigkle.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
For DOIIie'S House.

Dolly fire places and chimneys for the dolly's house 10 cents. Real bath tubs for real water with a faucet that will turn and let water into a pail.
 Pretty bedroom set made of white metal that will neither break nor warp, 50 and 75 cents. Perfectly appointed ranges, nickel plated. Some for 25 cents and some for $3.4S. Twenty kinds in between. Carpet sweepers, for your dolls house, labor savers, little girls,
 20 cents. Do you do your own washing? If so here are clean. strong, laundry sets for 17c, 35c and 69 cents Clothes horses, good big ones, fer
 10 cents. Ironing boards and flat irons, with stands for Dc, 10c, 15c, and 25c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
srARINs
Now Haven Tranportation
DAIL M. NXCNtT SATukuAY.

DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY..
 Steamer JOHN H. STAHIN, Captain Me- Allister, leaves New Haven from Starin's r Pier, foot of Brown street. at 1O:15 D. u,.. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Steam.. CT EKASTUS CORNING. Captain Thomp. The STARIN leaves New York from Pier 13, North River. at g p. m. Mondays, Wed. nesdays ana Fridays; the ERASTUS CORN ING Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, staterooms, $1.60. Y-''
 Tickets and staterooms for sale at J. E.. Judson's, 867 Chapel street; Peck & Bish. tie depot on arrival of Hartford train and from corner of Church and Chapel streets every half hour, commencing at S:3O D. m. Through freight rates given and bills of west. c. Fl. FISHER, Agent,
 Order your freight via Starin Line.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
DIED IN THIS CITY.

Mrs. Addie D. Smith, wife of Harry c. Smith of Milford, died Sunday night at the home of her parents in this city. The cause of her death was an internal hemorrhage, resulting from recent surgical operation. She was about twenty seven years of age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
For I2 I.2 Cents ca.

For one day, 200 dozen pure, Irish linen hand embroidered initial handkerchiefs; an unprecedented of- fer, 12 1-2 cents ty handkerchiefs; plain, fine, pure linen if you care for quality alone; but for you who prefer the lace edged, scalloped, embroidered squares of fine cambric. we've got a sea of them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
ACTUAL PAST MASTERS.

Wallingford, Dec. 13.-Superintenden Buckingham has called the annua meeting of the Actual Past Masters association of New Haven county al the Masonic Temple, Church street New Haven, on Friday evening, De- cember 29 at 8 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
For 5 Cents ca.

A line of Swiss and Irish importa- tions, including Hand embroider- ed initials, hand embroidered polka dots, hemstitched with lace corners. hemstitched with hand embroidered corners, pretty, narrow colored bor- ders and so on, the variety number ing up into the fifttes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

We think a heap about the children in departments other thar in the Toy Basement.
 Three dear little Handkerchiefs, initial worked in by hand and sur rounded by wreath, all done in colored threads, pretty box gratis. 25 Gents.
 Another grade, three in charm ing box, colored border and hem- stitched. 20 cents. All white hemstitched, hand en- broidered initial and wreath, six In pretty box, 75 cents. Three nursery rhyme handker- chiefs in pretty box, l2 cents Nursery rhyme handkerchiefs: you can select one or two or six or dozen on Thursday,
 at 1 cent each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
'(S;ilfBs5sZlS@E% Formerly f.M. BROWN & Co
Gift Neckwear..39 Cents.

OlIt lNcCkWcdr-.00 Cents.
 We've sold a thousand of them at 50 cents. dozen's of them a day, so in giving you this fetching Stock at-39 Gents on Thursday, we sim ply give you Christmas souvenier. Don't skip this Dress Goods Item..89 cts.
 Sold every yard of that hand some "blistered" SIPS Crepon off, cred last Thursday for 69c yard.
 New shipment just in, so we mean to reduce the price again on Thursday -69 Gents. Bath Robes.
 One of the most popular of gifts, and we are selling dozens of hese garments, the very name of which suggests luxurious ease, begin at $2.98
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
House Coats.

gles down for smoke, or rest, or to his paper.
 You can get mighty pretty one for S4.98.
 Those soft, warm, double faced Scotch rugs, are selected by and inn ported for us then converted into perfectly made house coats to sell for $6.00, $6.50, $700 and 59.00.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
CHIEF FANCHER RECOVERED

CH1EF T EhFI.
 Chief Fancher of the fire department has recovered from his attack of grip and Is again on duty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
An Avalanche of H'dk'fS.

As to H'dk'fs., our leadership in the matter of high class, exclu- sive things, can't be questioned.
 We've got some Thursday Leaders to talk about today; just listen, read down both sides. It won't take long
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
To Members of the
 Christmas Don't Worry Club

Now there's a box of Gloves, (as low per pair as 70c, $I.OO anc $I.25) ) last two grades come from the noted Trefousse factory and are warranted; put three pairs in a glove box. We'll furnish the box-a pretty one too. It's ou, Christmas souvenir to you. If size is wrong we'll exchangethem.
 Do you prefer fleeced gloves? If so we have the best in the world the Adler Glove, but only Adlers best, not the seconds"
 Fleeced Castor and Dogskin gloves for women, 75c, $1OO and $1 50. For children in the same
 50 and 75 cents. Infants best Castor mittens
 50 cents. All silk mittens for women, double throughout, embroidered back,
 d7 coptc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

Could mt find a more acceptable gift for your sweet heart than one of these Warm, Easy House Coats.
 He'd think of you everytime he would put it on j; or when he snup-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
Stroll a bit with us in the Toy Realm.

The children are having a mighty good time in our Toy Base ment. We're glad of it. Hope you'll let them come when ever they like. Come with them.
 If you've never followed the toy world, as represented here at all events, you miss lot of enjoyment, simple but real enjoyment. See the Magic Lanterns.
 A Good Magic Lantern with 1s dozen slides-50 Gents.
 Can get extra slides for-38 cts dozen.
 Larger Lantern with dozen slides-48c
 Extra Slides--48 Gents dozen.
 Then prices ranges, ,-$l.l5, $2.25 $2.48 and $3.48
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
For Thursday.

For Thursday.
 Boys Blue Chinchilla Reefers, 6 to IA years. with ulster and velvet collar, reduced from $4 to S2.5O
 It's a prize.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
Extraordinary Ribbon Sale.

We will sell all our Fancy Rib- bons, Plaids, Stripes, novelties of all kinds-every piece of fancy ribbon in the department, some worth soc yard, on THURSDAY 25 Gents.
 They're odds and ends such as will accumulate in a store as large as ours. We've gathered them to- getherfor you now while you NEED them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
Steam Engines.

OICuII1 LII9EIICSs
 Wonderful Steam E n zines, work by steam power-48 Cents. Some have tall, red chimneys, like the great busy factories.
 Calorie Engines. run by hot air power, generated by hot air SI.I5
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
9 Cent Sale of Remnants.

Once more we will put all our remnants-5O0 yards at least--taffe- ta, mo1re and satin, on sale Thurs day, at cents the yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

Great toy, made to do practical work. Write your letters as quickly as large typewriter when you know how, 9Sc, $1.40 and $3.4S
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-03
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
A Committee on university Extension"
Appointed at the Meeting.

A Committee on university Extension"
Appointed at the Meeting.
The completed work of the Montana
Wesleyan university shows the most
successful year in its entire history. 1t
was necessary to appoint a committee
on university extension in order to pro-
vide sufficient room in addition to the
present quarters, as all the room had
been taken the past year. Thomas Van
Scoy, D. D., was elected president for
the coming year, with large and more
complete faculty. The trustees at pres
ent are w. F. Sanders. President ]. U.
Sanders. Secretary J. f. Richards, w.
L. Hoge, ]. r. Jockey w. l.. Hamil-
ton, Mrs. NJ. S. Cummins, Joseph Scott,
Timothy Collins, w, w. Van Orsdel
w. T. custer. F. A. Riggin, F. Gamer
J. w. Bennett. G. D. Kin" r. P. Smith,
w. Nutting and Jacob Mills. The uni
versity extension committee is COM
posed of the following: Timothy Col
Inns, state treasurer: w. F. Sanders,
w. IT. Euster, Jacob Mills, DR.. Van
Scoy, w. w. Van Orsdel and f. A.
Riggin. Those who graduated with
high honors at the commencement ex-
ercises and were given the degree of
A. B. are J. A. Atkins, Portland, Ore. ::
G. H. Feese. Tacoma, Wash: G. H.
Robert Salem, Ore. Miss Collins and
Miss Eastman, Great Falls and Hell
ena.
The receipts of the university the
past year made it self-sustaining. and
it is expected that the result will be
even greater the coming year. At least
$4,000 will be required to do the imme-
diate extension work that the commit
tee is contemplating. This will give to
Montana a regular university of higher
education with all branches represent
ed The present buildings cost $4,000
10 years ago.
Instead of appointing a chancellor or
a financial agent, it was resolved to
place DR.. Van Scoy at the head of the
finances and thus save time and money.
The catalogue OF the university, as ex-
tended, will be out in July
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-03

Glimpse of Stevenson's Life in Frisco. '


Any time between and half past 8
in the morning a slender gentleman in
an ulster, with a volume buttoned into
the breast of it, may be observed leaV-
ing No COS Bush and descending Pow
ell with an active step. The gentleman
is r. L. s.. the volume relates to Ben
jamin Franklin, on whom he meditates
one of his charming essays He de-
scends Powell, crosses Market, and de-
sends in Sixth on a branch of the or
iginal Pine street coffee house, no less;
| believe he would be capable of going
to the original itself, if he could only
find it. In the branch he seats himself
at table covered with waX-cloth. and
a pampered mental, of High Dutch eX-
traction and indeed as yet only par
TALLY extracted, lays before him cup
of coffee, a roll and a pat of butter or
to quote the deity, very good. A while
ago. and r. L. S. used to find the supply
of butter insufficient; but he has now
learned the art to eXactitude, and
butter and roll expire at the same mo-
ment. For this reflection he pays 10
cents or pence sterling GEO 0s. sd.
Half an hour later the inhabitants Of
Bush street observe the same slender
gentleman, armed like George Wash
ington, with his little Ratchet splitting
kindling and breaking coal for his fire.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-03
EXERCISES WERE HELD
Large Audience Present in Deer
Lodge Cottonwood Hall.
EXCELLENT PROGRAMME
Address by President James Reid of the
State Agricultural College - Di-
plomas Were Presented by
President Martin.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
| Deer Lodge, June 1.-The graduating
exercises of the senior class of the Deer
Lodge High school were held at Cotton
wood hall tonight at $3.50 O'Clock. The
hall and stage We're beautifully deco
rated with flowers and bunting and ma
tional flags. The young ladies of the
class looked beautiful in their hand
some graduating costumes and wear
ing the class colors, while the Young
men presented a fine appearance in
their dress suits. The following young
ladies and gentlemen, who comprise the
class of '99, were upon the stage:
Misses Theo. Stackpole, Gertrude
Schurtz, Maggie Jensen, Katie Van
Gundy, Clara Zosel, Katie Jenkins
Hervie McGhee. Ella Marcum, Cora
Wood, Bessie Williams, Anna Jenkins,
Bessie Mills, Messrs. F. c. Pearson
Moncure Cockrell, William Albee.
Besides the class there were assigned
seats upon the stage, Prof. H. e. Wolfe,
Mrs. j. M. Simpson, Mrs. M B. Mills,
Miss Clara Bien, Miss Gertrude Gar
rett, Miss Emma Truscott and Miss
Mollie Wiles, teachers in the Deer
Lodge public school; President James
Reid of the State Agricultural college
at Bozeman; President A. B. Martin of
the College of Montana; Rev. E. G.
Prout, Rev. A. A. Walker, w. F. Gull
lette, Mrs. Edward Scharnikow, Joseph
Mulcahy, Miss Norma Robinson, Miss
Mabel Beaumont and Miss Alice Cole
man.
After a few appropriate remarks.
made by Prof. H. E. Wolfe. principal
of the school, the following printed
programme of exercises was given:
Piano solo, selected, Miss Norma
Robinson; invocation, Rev. A A.
Walker: vocal solo, selected, Miss
Mabel Beaumont; Instrumental duet,
selected, Miss Alice Coleman, Joseph
Mulcahy: address, President James
Reid of the State Agricultural college:
voca@ solo, selected, Mrs. Edward
Scharnikow; presentation of diplomas,
President A. B. Martin of the College
| of Montana; violin solo, selected, W. r.
Gullette; benediction, Rev f. G.
Prout
Every member of the class was the
| recipient of beautiful floral offerings
| and handsome gifts of books and mem
! entos as evidences of the esteem in
which they are held by admirng
friends and relatives. The close of the
graduating exercises finishes what has
| been a very prosperous year in the
| Deer Lodge schools, both teachers and
scholars having attained a high de-
| gree of excellence as instructors and
| students.
In presenting the diplomas to the
graduates President Martin delivered
a short address replete with good ad-
vice and admonitions for their future
welfare. and calculated to inspire in
their breasts high aspirations for their
coming life's struggles.
At the conclusion of the exercises all
were recipients of hearty congratula-
lions and best wishes from their many
friends.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-03

He does this quasi-pubicly upon the
window sill; but this is not to be attri-
buted to any love of notorety, though
he is indeed vain of his prowess with
the Ratchet (Which he persists in call
ing an AK and daily surprised at the
perpetuation of his fingers. The reason
is this: that the sill is a strong support
ing beam, and that blows of the same
emphasis in other parts of his room
might knock the entire shanty into hell
Thenceforth for from three to four
hours he is engaged darllly with an ink
bottle. Yet he is not backing his boots,
for the only pair that he possesses are
innocent of luster and wear the natural
hue of the material turned up with
caked and venerable slush.-From "The
Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson, in
the May Scribner's.