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The times., 1899-07-11

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The times., 1899-07-11

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
DEATH OF RANSOM cHATF1ELD.
We'll Known New Haven Man Dies at
 Grace Hospital.

Well Known New Haven Man Dies at
 Grace Hospital.
 The death of Ransom Chatfield, a we'll known man about town, occurred at Grace hospital at 10:40 o'clock yes- terday morning after an illness of some weeks. He was removed to the and had been confined to his bed ever since. His blood was affected and gan- grene appeared in the toes of his left foot. Four operations were perform ed the last one a few days ago, when the foot was removed. It was thought that he would recover as the opera tions were all very successful.
 Symptoms of diabetes had set in two years ago, however, and the disease made rapid progress during the past month.
 The late MT. Chatfleld was born in Seymour fifty-seven years ago and spent the greater part of his life as a farmer. He was representative from Bethany in the general assembly twice and was deputy sheriff under Sheriff Tomlinson for four years. He leaves a widow, who lives in Seymour, and one daughter, Miss Bernice Chatfeld stenographer in the office of Corpora tion Counsel Robertson. His son. Ben jamin Chatfield, who was a fireman on the Consolidated road, died at Grace hospital the day that the former depu- ty sheriff was taken there to be oper- ated upon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
FORGOT TO GET A PERMIT.
Annoying Oversight at the Funeral O.
 Mrs E M Graves

l
 Mrs. D. M. Graves.
 Meriden, Dec. 14.-The remains of Mrs, F. M. Graves were taken to Guilford on the 9:O1 train this morning, where the funeral services were held at ii o'clock, Rev. pr. Andrews officiating. It looked for few minutes before the train left as though the body would have to re- main here until later train, as the un- dertaker who had charge of the funeral had forgotten to obtain a removal per- init from Town Clerk Hess.
 This neglect was not discovered until the train was about due, and Baggage master Mum informed the pallbearers that the remains could not be put on the train without a permit.
 An effort was made to get special per mission from the officials of the road to transport the body to Guilford, but as this Is against the law no such permis- sion could be granted. Meanwhile the undertaken had sent man to find Clerk Hess and get the permit, and just as the train was about to pull out the requir- ed paper arrived and the remains were placed in the baggage car.
 The pallbearers were w. R. Mackay, l. l.. Holt, c. M. Williams, D. s. Will liams John L. Billiard and John w. Coe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
PoII's tEonderlan nd Theatev.

It is a perfect vaudeville show at
 Polls this week, with big houses. Art,
 novelty and comedy prevail. The com
 edy, "Grasping an Opportunity by Will M. Greasy and Blanche Dayne is
 splendidly given. That same quaint
 Yankee character which helped along
 the success of the "Old Homestead' is
 present in MT. Cressys impersonation of Slias Gould. Miss Dayne's work as the book agent is admirable and the old New Hampshire scenery is as natural as life. Montreal, the juggler is simply amazing in his deXtrous feats and his assistant is a very funny fellow. Mat thews and Harris also come in for a prize ovation in their new sketch. Adam the Second,' a comical absur- dity written by MT Cressy. Fernandez. the trick musician, can play a tune on a tomato can or flour barrel. He also displays the ability to perform with artistic excellence, during all the fun of it. on the violin and mandolin Patter- son Brothers can be truthfully called the best bar act of the season, and the Eldredges, always popular and funny, have a new sketch full of new business and songs Mile. Bartho, the ballet dancer, is graceful and expert, and Harris and Walters in "The Lamp h. spector," compel the people to laugh all
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
A COMING MUSICAL EVENT

One of the musical events of next week will be the piano recital of Charles A. Shamp in Warner hall on Tuesday evening. He will be assisted by Miss Helen G. Williams, contralto, and Rich ard B. Gordon, tenor who is fast com ing to the front as one of our leading vocalists. He has been studying for some time with MT. Leopold and will make an attractive number on the pro- gramme. MT. Shamp, who is the organ- fist at Epworth M. E. church, is another of the many promising young players MT Parsons is bringing out of late. His instructor, while not participating in the programme, will be present and direct the entertainment
 Tickets may be procured at M. Stein- ert & Sons and other music stores.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
CHESHIRE.

Dec 14.-The Methodists will give an old fashioned chicken supper in the vestry of the church Friday evening, December 15. The Methodists know ious. Supper served from to 10. All are cordially invited
 Rev J. s. Hough of Cheshire conduct ed the services in the Yalesville M E. church last Sunday morning
 A large congregation was present at the Congregational church last Sunday, it being the 175th anniversary of the organization of the church. Many from out of town were present. Rev. J. F. Hoyt, the pastor, gave very interest ing address both morning and evening.
 Walter Scott is having made quite a pond of water for a place for skating parties when it comes zero weather A number of improvements have been and now are making about the Cheshire Manufacturing company at West Ches- hire. A number of the wells about town are dry and persons have to re- sort to some of the springs for water
 Marion lodge, D. of R., visited the Sylvan lodge of New Haven Wednes- day evening.
 George Egan of Hartford spent Sun day here.
 Mrs c. K. Alger is on the sick list.
 George Hubbell has accepted a posi- tion in the clock shop in Waterbury.
 L. A. Thomas lodge, I. o. o. F., work ed the first degree on six candidates last week Monday evening"
 John Davis of New Haven spent Sunday here with his parents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Hyperion Tlienter.

In the production of "A Rich Mans Son. which William H. Crane is to
 present at the Hyperion tonight, will
 be found, 1t is promised, the most clev-
 CT and artistic associates that ever aid
 ed him in providing his public with
 meritorious entertainment. The ladies in the company include Miss Percy Haswell, Miss Selene Johnson, Miss Sandol Milliken, and Miss Evelyn Car ter, formerly member of Daniel Froh- mans stock company in New York. The men include William Courtleigh, Will liam Ingersoll, William Sampson, Charles Jackson, William Dupont, and George F. DeVere. The play is a cap ital and successful effort to create laughter, and in it MT. Crane is the actor the public has always appreciat- ed-artistic, skillful, with variety of expression, and dominating influence over every scene in which he is center ed. The piece is in three acts, and it's scenes are all laid in New York. In it MT. Crane is the rich old father, Peter Diblin; Courtleigh, his son Arthur; and Miss Haswell, his daughter May The play is happily cast and Includes a number of well known people. The performance will be repeated Saturday night. Seats now on sale. Prices $1.50 $1 and 75c.
 ANDREW MACK.
 A crowded house greeted the well known singing comedian, Andrew C. Mack, at the Hyperion last evening, in his new piece, "The Last of the Rohans." The piece Is written along the same lines of its predecessors and in it there Is abundant opportunity for MT. Mack to sing a number of pleasing songs, which he does in his usual excel- lent manner. The scenery IS all carried by the company and is very beautiful especially the last act, showing the ruined chaped. MT. Mack after repeat ed calls responded to several curtain calls. One of the best songs in the piece was 'The Story of the Rose" af- ter the singing of which he was loudly applauded. There is no actor to-day in MT. Mack's line who can compare with him as an actor of Irish comedy drama. One of the sensational incidents of the piece in which Rehan rides off with the bride was worth good part of the ad- MT. Mack, as usual, in sur rounded with a good company, includ- ing Miss Josephine Lovett, Mrs. Samuel Georgie Olp, Ernest Warde and B. T. Ringgold. Taken all together it was a most excellent play and delighted | the large audience
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
The Grand.

l ibe Gr0nu.
 A play which pleases both parouette | and top gallery is '"rhe Sleeping City" | which was presented last night to a very large audience. The piece is one | of the old time melodramas of which we have seen many times, but lately there have been but few presented in this city. Last night there was one of | the best that has been seen in this city in many months There is a large
 amount of special scenery, among which should be mentioned the Sing Sing prison, the insane asylum and the East River den. The company is very strong and we'll balanced, some of
 whom have already won public favor in
 the characters they presented. The
 plot tells of the oppression of the poor
 by the rich, introducing character
 sketches of real life into a tangible
 story of thrilling denouement. Pictur-
 esque stage pictures claim the attention
 of the auditor, and clever mechanical
 devices excite the wonder and admira-
 tion of all. It is a clean, wholesome
 play dealing with New York life after
 dark and is also full of original humor
 and witticism. During the action of
 the piece a number of pleasing special
 ties are introduced, included among
 them being a song and dance by Lester
 A. Davis and Miss Dell Lincoln. The company is strong one and includes
 Rogers Barker, George Warwick, Tom
 Flynn, Miss Ellen Boyer Miss Madge Olinger and Miss Nellie Daly. The piece will be repeated this and to-mor- row evenings with a matinee to-mor- row. It is well worth seeing and should be witnessed by crowded houses
 AS Edward Harrigan's associate in New York city and elsewhere and in many different productions as an infi- nitely humorous and natural imperson- ator of both male and female Irish characters, Charles Mccarthy has be- come justly famous. His appearance here on Monday and Tuesday next at the Grand opera house in the telling farce comedy "The Irish Alderman" with fine supporting company, gives amplest promise of such night as it would have done the immortal Handy Andy's heart good to see. There will be a matinee Tuesday. Seats now on sale Regular prices.
 The King of Rogues James H. Wallick's latest production, comes to the Grand opera house Wednesday and December 20 and 21 The scenes are laid in Johannesburg, South Africa, Paris and vicinity, and gives ample scope for the display of some very handsome scenery Matinee on Seats now on sale Regu- lar prices.
 A " i1 ha A o,,i1 producer of "The Sorrows of Satan" the tour of which is under the manage ment of Arthur c. Aiston. Its first pre- here on Friday and Saturday December p and 23, at the Grand opera house, will doubtless call forth a large and an expectant audience. There will be matinee Saturday. Seats now 1n sale Regular prices.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
DISPUTE OVER LARGE ESTATE.
Was Settled After Eight Years in the
 Courts

Courts,
 Greenwich, Dec. 14.-A will case which has been in the superior court since 1892 was disposed of this forenoon, when opposition to the probating of the will of William A. Husted was with drawn.
 Mr. Husted died in 1892, leaving an es- tate of about $S0,O00 and will disposing of it, The principal legatees were his daughter, Mrs. John Andrews of Brook lyn; Jerome Husted and William F.. Husted, his two sons. He cut off two other sons, Lyman F. Husted and Charles c. Husted, with a small share in the residuum of the estate. When the will was offered for probate the lat ter two cons and others contested it on the ground that the testator was men, tally incapacitated when the will was drawn, and that undue influence was exercised by certain heirs who were beneficiaries. The probate court refus- ed to admit the will and appointed John Dayton administrator of the es tate.
 John Andrews and other heirs then filed an appeal to the superior court, which was to-day withdrawn as the re- suit of an agreement between the par ties. Judge Robinson was then asked to enter judgment admitting the will to probate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
AT THE RAILROAD Y. M. c. A.

Interesting Meetings to be Held Sunday
 and Monday.
 W. w. Adair, secretary of the Rail- road Y. M. c. A. of Scranton, Pa, will speak next Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the railroad mems building. His subject will be Christ Our Pass over.' There will be song service and a short address. All are welcome
 The members meeting will be held Monday, December IS, at which w. w. Adair, F. F, Bates and others will speak. There will be committee reports and refreshments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
FLAG ON THE GREEN CAUSES COMMENT

Considerable remark was made about the central part of the city yesterday at the fact that the flag on the green was flying at the masthead of the lib- erty pole. Yesterday being the anniver- sary ot the death of George Washing ton. flags in the cities throughout the country were flown at half mast in observance of the day and that the same was not done in New Haven was considered by many peculiar. The day was observed in the city schools by appropriate exercises
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
SPECIALLY HONORED-

MT. and Mrs. G. B. Bunnell have re- ceived personal invitation from M. Ignace Paderewski, the great pianist, to attend his first recital to be given at Carnegie hall, Fifty-seventh street. New York, on Saturday, December 16, and will accept the famous pianist's in vitation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
IN CHRIST CHURCH, WEST HAVEN
Services to Proceed Without Interrup.

SerVlces to Proceed Without Interrup-
 tion-The services.
 The services in Christ church, West Haven, and the meetings of the organ nations of the parish will be conducted without interruption between the de- parture of MT. Gesner and the coming of MT. Gammack, the new rector
 On Sunday the services will be: Holy communion at 9:30 a. rl, morning pray CT, ante-communion and sermon at 10:30 a. m., Sunday school at 12 m., and evening prayer with sermon at p. m. The officiating clergyman will be Rev. James Mclaughlin.
 Any one requiring the services of a clergyman ill case of sickness or fun eral and for any clerical ministrations is requested to apply to Albert c. Coe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
GENERAL METHUEN'S LOSSES
AN OFFICIAL REPORT PLACES
 THEM AT S39.

Further Evidence of the Desperate Na-
 ture of the Fight-Enects of Boer
 sharpshooting and British Artillery
 Fire Were eTcrribIe- Winston Church-
 Ill Escapes from Pretoria,
 London, Dec. 14.--An official report gives the total number of killed, wound- ed and missing of all arms in the en- sagernent of Sunday and Monday at Magersfontein, north of Modder River, at S32. Fifteen officers were killed and forty-seven wounded, while five are missing and one is known to have been captured.
 The war office has received message stating that there were 65o casualties among the non- commissioned officers and men of the Highland brigade at Magersfontein. The brigade lost ten officers killed, thirty eight wounded and four missing.
 The following list of officers killed or wounded has been received:
 Highland brigade-Kiled - General Wauchope, Lieutenant Colonel J. N. C. Goode, Captain Elton, Lieutenant Ed monds Captain J. R. Clark, Lieutenant Cox, Captain Cowan Captain Lanber- ton, Lieutenant Colonel Golf, Major Robinson, Captain Wingate and Lieu tenant Cowie.
 Wounded-Colonel Kelham, Major Berkeley, Major Duff, Captain Feather stonhaugh, Captain Moves, Captain Wolfe Murray, Captain Richardson, Captain Campbell, Captain Gordon, Captain McNab, Lieutenant w. c. Bail lie, Lieutenant Scott and Lieutenant Warehouse.
 Many of the above mentioned officers are dangerously wounded. The other officers wounded mostly sustained not very severe injuries.
 Second Royal Highlanders-Wounded Lieutenant Wauchope, Major Cuth- bertson, Captain Cameron, Lieutenant St. J. Harvey, Lieutenant Berthon and Lieutenant Tait, who was formerly the amateur golf champion.
 Missing - Captain Cumming-Bruce Captain Macfarlane and Lieutenant Ramsay.
 Twelfth Lancers--One killed, eighteen wounded.
 Ninth Lancers-One killed, nine wounded.
 Second Seaforths-Missing-- K. R. Mackenzie and Captain Brodie.
 Field artillery-Twenty-one wounded
 Mounted nfantry-Killed-Ma Mill ton and Major Ray.
 The Marquie of Winchester of the | Coldstream Guards was killed. Captain l J. Sterling, Lieutenant Colonel Codring- ton and Major w. Lambton of the same | brigade were wounded, and of the rank and file six were killed and forty-six l were wounded.
 Surgeon Major Burtchaell was taken prisoner.
 There were remarkable scenes at the war office this morning, when General Methuen's casualties were posted. There was steady incursion of anxious in quirers from the moment the doors were opened, and intense excitement when an official appeared bearing the long list of names. The women present crowded eagerly forward, and begged for copies of the lists, but the supply was not suf- fcient and the official read out the lists. Intense feeling was evident on all faces. The anguish of the bereaved was con- trasted with the happiness of others in not hearing the names of relatives men, tioned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
DESPERATE NATURE OF FIGHT.
Terrible Effects of Boer Sharpshooting
 and British Artillery Fire.

Terrible Effects of Boer Sharpshooting
 and British Artillery Fire.
 Modder River, Cape Colony, Dec. 12-- "Details gathered here by representa- tive of the Associated Press among the wounded British and Boers give some idea of the desperate nature of the fight at Magersfontein. The Highlanders did all that the most gallant troops in the world could do, but it was impossible to face the terrible fire of the Boers. The British artillery again saved the situation and divides the honors of the day with the Ccotchmen. The batteries worked for hours under a galling rifle fire.
 According to the stories of Boers, it is irnpossible for their side to have es- capped fearful loss. A Boer prisoner said that one lyddite shell killed or wounded more than seventy Boers, and that two other shells burst over two bodies of Beers ensconced behind the range do- ing fearful execution. All agree that the Boers fought throughout with the utmost gallantry. Their sharpshooters seldom missed the mark.
 A Seaforth Highlander says that while he was lying wounded on the field he SdW bOGl, Ol IypiCdl dppedI- ance, well dressed, with polished top boots, shirt with silk rutfies, and cigar in his mouth, walking among the ant-hills, picking off the British. The Boer was quite alone. and it was ap- parent from hls frequent use of field glasses that he was singling out off, cers
 Another wounded Boer says that a lyddite she'll fired on Sunday, fell in the middle of an open-air prayer meeting, held to offer applications for the suc- cess of the Boer arms.
 While the guards were advancing on the plains which the Boers were she'll ing from the adjoining ridges they en- countered and cut up a strong Boer picket posted on a hill for purposes of observation. All the members of the picket were either killed, wounded or taken prisoners. All the wounded are full of praise | for the treatment they received from the medical department on the battle l field.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
FACTORY ENLARGEMENT.
Winchester Arms Company to Eret
 Another Building.

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 Another Building
 The Winchester Repeating Arms company is about to build an addition to their already great plant by erecting a three-story brick factory along the north side of the railroad, 102 feet long by 40 feet wide.
 This factory will replace a structure now on the site that is partially brick and partially wood.
 The cost of the factory will be about $20,000. The mason work will be done by George M. Grant and the joiner work by the Hubbell & Merwin com pany. Work will be begun soon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15

the time. Dashington and Bryant, bright comedy sketch, complete the bill Prices 10 and 20 cents; ladies at matinee, 10 cents. Reserved seats 30 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
WINSTON CHURCHILL ESCAPES.

Former British Officer, Captured by
 Boers at Estcourt, Quits Pretoria.
 Lorenzo Marquez, Delagao Bay, Dec. 14.-Winston Churchill, the newspaper correspondent and former officer of the Fourth Hussars who was captured at the time of the armored train disaster near Estcourt November 15, has escaped from Pretoria.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15

A CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
 A Christmas tree entertainment and dance will be given at Young Mems Re publican club hall on December 29 by Harmony lodge No. 5, I. O. o. F., and by New Haven Rebecca lodge No. B. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the entertainment, and large attendance is looked for.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15

Bll-That man seems to be above fighting. Jill--Yes: he is most Of the time. He belongs to the war-balloon corps-Y onkers Sta atesman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
Twenty-Three Killed and Sixty Wound

Twenty-Three Killed and Sixty Wound
 ed at Battle of Stormberg.
 London. Dec 1.-The war office has received from General Gataore the fol- lowing list of casualties furnished by a correspondent who was permitted to visit the Boer camp with the chaplain, and is believed to be reliable:
 Second Royal Irish--Ten killed. thir- ty-two wounded.
 First East Lancashires-One wound ed.
 Second Northumberland-Tw kill ed, twenty-seven wounded.
 All the wounded men are prisoners.