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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-18

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-18
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-18
A REMARKABLE MEDAL.

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
HILLHoUsE ENTERTAINMENT.
Splendid Programme Prepared for tn
 Radiator Annual

Splendid Programme Prepared for the | Radiator" Annual.
 1 The coming entertainment under the auspices of the Radiator" of the Hill house High school; promises to be one of the best of the season. It is the fifth annual and every effort is being made to eclipse all previous events and the prospects are that the committee will be entirely successful in it's endeavors. It will be given in the new Music hall on Friday evening of this week. The first part of the entertainment will con- sist of vocal and instrumental selec- tions. Of those who will participate are Mrs. S. s. Thompson, Riley E. Phil lips, jr., the IIillhouse Chorus club, w. F. Fenno, Donald McLane and others. Wills filling is the accompanist. The two acts from Faust" arranged by A. H. Van Buren from Lewis Morrison's version will be produced with all the scenic and mechanical effects by well selected amateur company. The parti- cirants are all well known in this city. The cast is as follows:
 Marguerite :. Miss Mabel Sherman Martha .... =. Miss Charlotte Andrews Faust. ... q. ..... H. r. Hendee Mephisto.. ..... LA H. Van Beuren
 The Synopsis is: Act l. Fausts lab oratory overlooking Grand Plaza.
 Act II. Margueri.e's cottage and gar den. ....-
 The scenery and mechanical effects are by Rene Thomas of the Grand opera house; stage manager, Ii. E. jr., electrician: T. H. Van Beuren. electrician, T. H. Van Beuren.
 Following the entertainment pro- gramme of sixteen numbers will be danced. The tickets are very reason able, and the young people deserve to have a large audience.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
GIFT TO TRINITY COLLEGE.
Two Manuscript Parts of Greek Tests

Two Manuscript Parts of Greek Testa- ment,
 Two manuscripts of parts of the Greek Testament containing the litur- gical gospels, known as Evangelis or Evangs gslisteria, have just been pre- s4ntod to the Trinity college library in Hartford by Rev. Robert A. Benton of Senickly, Pa. They were brought to this country in 1S43 from Canea, in Crete, by the Rev George Benton, a graduate in the class Of 1883, and the first president Of the missionary soci- ety of the college whose work as a clergyman in Crete was of the same character as that of Dr. Robertson and pr Hills in Athens and was carried on at the same time. The manuscripts are of the eleventh or twelfth century.
 One of the manuscripts contains some twenty-five leaves of what must have been once a fine volume; it is of folio size, with very plain cursve writing in two columns, and on rather coarse Vellum. The second is apparently nearly complete, the volume baing about four inches thick, of small quarto size and in double columns; the vellum, originally very handsome, has become somewhat warped; but the beauty of the cursive writing, evidently little later in date than that of the other manuscript, enables it to be read with little difficulty.
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A Suggestion
 for ule-Tide.
 Inspect our stock of Cameras, Albums, etc. Come in and talk 1t over with us. The Arthur H. Barnes Co. n1yr n,tyHs,, star.. 159 Church St.

most prominent fgues of the civil war Miss Hope Booth once "Bess" in the Charity Ball, has a very pretty ingenue part, and some of the best known of the other fourteen members of the com- pany are Sol. Aiken James Bevins, J. H. Cossar, George Middleton and E. D. Stephens. Sale of seats now open Popular prices, 15 to 50 cents.
 ON AND OFF
 Charles Frohman's great success, "On and off, direct from the Madison Square theater, New York, will be the attraction at the Hyperion on Saturday night. A novelty in this play is the use of a monographs as the voice of a supposed spirit which speaks to the consternation of several of the charac- ters. This phonograph is used through the entire plot. The dinner scene in the last act of the play is said to be the most ingeniously arranged situation ever seen in a farce. Sale of seats opens Thursday Prices, $.50, $1 and 75 cents.
 THE ROYAL BOX.
 ''The Royal Box" the new romantic play, of which Charles Coghlan, the dis and star. is booked for an early appear ance in this city. This piece is founded on drama by Alexandre Dumas, which MT. Cogh'an adapted to the Eng fish stage, completely remodel,ing and rewriting it. The story is one of great dramatic strength Sale of seats opens Wednesday. Prices, $1.50, $1 and 75 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
HON. MARCUS C. HAWLEY

1
 Hon. Marcus c. Hawley, one of the leading citizens of Newtown and prom l inent throughout the state, died in NewtoWn Sunday of nervous prostra-
 tion at the age of sixty five, years. He had been ill only month. MT. Hawley
 was engaged in business in New York and still made the trip from Newtown
 to New York and back daily. He was
 the son of the late Thomas HaWley of Bridgeport, who was prominent in the Hardware line. At the time of the gold fever in California the elder Hawley es-
 tablished a hardware business in San Francisco, which was the pioneer store of the kind on the Pacific coast, and which has developed in the Hawley Brothers Hardware company, of which the deceased was president. He was also until recently president of the Shreveport and Houston railroad; he was director in the Bridgeport and Houston Water Works company; vice president of the Bridgeport steamboat company, and also identified with other interests. MT. Hawley travelled exten- sively, and made forty-eight round trips to San Francisco, besides indulg- ing in European trips He leaves wid- ow, who was the daughter of the late Dr. c. H. Booth of Newtown, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Crockett: also two brothers, George F., of Oakland, Cal, and Edward A. Hawley, who re- sides in Bridgeport, and a sister.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

| Mrs. William H. Sears and Mrs. Will 1 liam H. Sears, jr., of 10 Academy street will leave New Haven the latter part of January to join their relative, George H. Bishop, of the firm of Peck x Bish- op in Los Angeles, Cal. Charles Pardee has returned to New Haven after visit with friends in | Portland.
 Mrs. D. s. Pierce of New Haven is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. w. Brooks, of Cottage street, Derby. Stephen French, who graduated from the Yale law school in '97 in playing in a comedy now being presented at the Murray Hill theater, New York.
 Miss Josephine Lindgren of New Ra- ven is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Victor Bergendahl of Farview street, New Britain.
 Miss Katherine Elliot of George street is spending the winter in the south for the benefit of her health.
 Edith l.. Hopkins, daughter of Henry Hopkins, superintendent of the lamp department, is recovering from a two months confinement in the house with a severe attack of typhoid fever.
 Charles Watrous of New York broth CT of Attorney George D. Watrous of this city, has been very ill with appen- dicitis An operation has been per formed and MT. Watrous is getting along nicely.
 Miss Fannie Well of Boston, who has been the guest of Mrs. Henry Helz of 666 Orange street for the ra;t two weeks, has gone to New York city, where she will spend the remainder of the winter.
 c. Cenata of this city addressed the Baptist Endeavor society of Meriden last night on Work Among Italians" The meeting was held in the First Bap- tist church in Meriden.
 Mrs. Daniel c. Eaton of Sachem street gave a tea yesterday afternoon for Miss Julia Hammer, whose engagement to Mrs. Eaton's son, George Eaton, was announced some time ago.
 Attorney Edward l.. Linsley of North Haven is confined to his residence in that town with grip. He has been sick a week.
 Rev. IT. P. Nichols, formerly of Trin- ity church in this city, now rector of St. Marks church, Minneapolis, has recov- cred from his severe illness so as to take full charge of his work. At Christmas he was presented by parishioners and friends with $500 in gold as a Christmas remembrance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
rolrs Wonderland Theater.

Everybody laughing and forgetting their troubles seemed to be the condi
 ton at the Wonderland last night dur ing the merriest show of the season at this house. The features, all devoted to comedy, gave great impetus to the laughter and the olio completed the routing of the blues. McEvoy and May have crazy sketch called Crazy Con- glomerations." Charles Wayne and Miss Anna Caldwell in a George Conan play ITO Boston on Business,' make g great hit. The play is excellent and the actors right up to demands. Harris and Walters with "A Dark Eyed Widow" make another great hit. In the oio are Whiting Brothers, musicians; La Belle May, a pretty dancer and wire walker; Lawson and Namon, in comedy trick cycling and bag punching; Banks and Mona, Winters and others. Prices, 10 and 20 cents; ladies in the afternoon, 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.

The special committee on municipal ownership held a hearing in the city hall last night. All the members with the exception of Henry c. O'Sullivan were present. R. c. Grant of Harrison street, Westville, spoke at some length concerning the matter under consider alton. He produced q large num- Der of statistics to Substantiate his claim that municipal ownership of franchises was of great advantage to cities. He told of many cities, both in the United States and Europe that owned their municipal franchises. The statements of several mayors, which were in accord with MT. Grants ideas, were read by him.
 Morris Schmidt, Robert Hunter and MT Oakley also spoke in favor of the matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
EDWARD A. PALMER.

One of the most highly esteemed cit 1zens of Montville, Edward A. Palmer, died in Uncanville last Friday evening. MT. Palmer was native of Montville. He descended from Gideon Palmer, from whom the village, about two and half miles from the Montville station, derived the name of Palmertown. MT. Falmers father was the late Elisha H. Palmer. so widely known in this state. The deceased was engaged in the manufacture of bedquilts in com- pany with three brothers under the firm name of Palmer Brothers. The firm owns and operates mills at Palmertown. Oakdale and practically owns the will lage of Fitchville, where it also has a mill.
 MT. Palmer was born May 2S, 1S43. He
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
ENTERT.ITNlH ENTS.
Hyperion Thenter.

Through the Breakers,'' to be seen on Thursday evening at the Hyperion
 is strong and intensely exciting dram l of life along the coast of England. MT. Owen Davis, author of the play. has tried the experiment of uniting tn somewhat sensational effects of modern me!o-drama with an old-fashioned love story, one Of those simple tales tl.at move the heart because of it's seeming reality and not the conventional off spring of some over-worked stage man. aser's brain, Miss Maude Banks, who plays Maude Radford, remembered fo~ her strong work as Jean D'Arc, is the daughter of General Banks, one of the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOH, /"
A Large Attendance at the Openine
 Nicnt

A Large Attendance at the Opening Night.
 "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" pre- sented under the auspices of the P O. S. of A. at the Grand opera house last night, Is deserving of favorable com- ment Master John Williams as the Drummer Boy was exceptionally good MT. Milander needs no introduction to the public, his work in the piece at it's last presentation here being well re- membered. Miss Lafayette as Mrs. Mart Howard was good, and Miss Lil- Han Abbott also did good work, espe- cially in presenting the American flag to Captain A. E. Smith and in singing the star Spangled Banner" Mrs A. F. Nail, Mrs. l.. c. Goodrich, Miss Ada Wilkinson and Miss Lillian Lafayette did credit to their respective parts Spe- cal mention should be made of the Awkward Squad" explained by James F. Parsons,
 Good scenery is a special feature of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh," and a more credtable performance could not be desired
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
FURNITURE NOVELTIES.
Fine Line at H. B. Armstrong & Go

Fine Line at H. B. Armstrong SS Co. s.
 Anyone wanting anything in the line of furniture, carpets, and other house furnishing goods will do well to call at the large store of H. B. Armstrong & Co.,, at S9-97 Orange street. This firm as usual, has in stock a large variety of money savers, all good in quality and at remarkably low prices. Of carpets there is large stock, including those of every make and grade, while the dis play of furniture novelties is one of the best to be found in the state. It in cludes lace curtains, shades draperies, wall paper, and in fact everything for furnishing the house.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
FUNERAL OF COL. J. Y. FA1RMAN
Held in Middletown esterday-Largely
 Attended,

The funeral of Colonel James Yale
 Fairman was largely attended from his l late residence on Main street, Middle | town yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
 The services were conducted by Rev. E. 1 Campion Acheson, rector of the Church
 of the Holy Trinity. The remains were
 encased in a casket covered with silver
 gray broadcloth and trimmed with | handles having an old silver effect. The plate bore the simple inscription
 James Yale Fairman, 1S55-1S99." The palbearers were w. B. Brewer,
 Clarence E. Blatchley, Horace R. But Ter, Daniel w. Chase, D. w. Camp Glib
 son w. Wilson, John Carroll, s. Brooks Page, Captain Charles Harris and M. l.. GOss.
 The committal service was said at the house The remains were accom- panied to the vault at Indian Hill cem- etery by E. Bound Chaffee, father of Mrs. Fairman; MT. Moulthrop, brother in-law of the deceased; the Rev. F. Campion Acheson, ex-Governor Bulke- ley and staff and members of the Mid dletown club.
 There was wealth of floral pieces, sent by friends from all over the state and in Middletown, and the casket was completely covered by these tokens of love.
 Among those who were present at the service were ex-Governor Bulkeley and staff, including General A. H. Embler of New Haven, General William B. Rudd of Lakeville, General Wallace T. Fem of Wethersfield, General EI. S. Ross of Willimantic, Colonel William $. Chappell of New London, Colonel Will liam c. Skinner of Hartford, Colonel N. D. A. Buckley of Hartford, Colonel H. c. Morgan of Colchester, Colonel l.. F. Heublein of Hartford, Mr. Ludington and George White of Waterbury, Frank l.. Stiles, C. J. Monson, jr, and E,. $. Somers of New Haven, and many oth- CTS from New York, New Haven, Hart ford, New London and Boston. Among the many handsome floral offerings was a broken column from the Middletown club. It stood four feet high, and was arranged with artistic taste From ex- Governor Bulkeley there was large broken wreath of roses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
THE VETERAN FIREMEN.

Officers of Their Association Elected
 Last Night.
 The Veteran Fremen's association held it's annual meeting last night at their rooms in the Masonic temple cor ner of Chapel and Union streets De- spite the rainy evening q large attend ance of the veterans was present. It was announced that friends Cf the as- sociation would give a benefit dance for the organization in Union armcry on the evening of February l. The following officers of the association for 1899 were elected: President, George w. Corbu- s ter; vice president, Edward I. Barrett; secretary, Edward B. Bradley; teas urer, k. F. Shepard league delegates. George w. Corbusier and George B Miller.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
APPEALS FROM ASSESSMENTS.
Considerable Business Before Board of
 Relief

| COnS1QeraDle BuSlneSS BeIOfe bodlu ol
 Relief.
 l The board of relief had quite a lengthy session last night. They abat- ed the taxes for several persons and re- i jected the petitions of several others. Nathan Beatty, asking for the abate- ment of $204S, was given permission to withdraw his petition. The petitioners for the estate of Daniel Lovejoy were also given permission to withdraw. They asked for the abatement of $S4, which represented three years taxes. It is said that MT. Lovejoy was blind, and had he known it $3,00O could have each year been exempted from taxation by the board, but because of his failure to take advantage of the same during his lifetime it is now impossible for the board to abate the taxes.
 The taxes of William J. Bradley were ordered abated, provided that he pay the interest and liens and the principal of about Si00 in the next sixty days. The taxes of the Margaret Campion es- tate, amounting to $2S7 were abated as were also those of c. B. Foster amount ing to SAP. Cornelia G. Beers was giv- en permission to withdraw her peti- tion.
 The board of assessors are daily re- ceiving appeals from the assessments laid on city property. In reply to re- quest from the board of relief, Corpor- ation Counsel Ely has submitted an opinion in which he states that the board of relief under the statutes has the power to take off the 10 per cent. added by the assessors on the lists or persons who have failed to swear to their tax lists in the time specified, but swore to the lists later.
 Among the appeals flsd with the as- sessors during the last few days are the following:
 Helen o, Hall, from an assessment of $46,334 on property at 9S Church street and S27-829 Chapel street; A, F. Wood estate from assessment of $67 36S on property corner of Church and George streets; Clara Oakley and Charles W. Knapp from asse essment on 1908 Chapel street, $45, ,554: LOIS Chapel street SSS,- 0S0
 Ellen s. Phelps, owner Of the land on which the Gebe building stands. at the Cui HEI ul tuurci anu oIdDG1 SlltbLS, app als fir m an as assessment of $t32 ri.
 Frank Maylinger app als fir m assess n nent of S36,267 on psopsrty in Crown street.
 Charles F. Levere appealed from an assessment of $10,500 on his property at 115 Crown street.
 Henry 4. Warner appeals from the assessment of S65,OS on his property at | 1045 Chapel street.
 Several appeals from tax assessments | were filed yesterday afternoon. Among them was one from James Dunn for at 16 Church street, assessed 1 at $S4, 900. Mir Dunn says that he does | not expect any rebate, but that he has | made application to be on the safe side | if any of those who have appealed | should receive any abatement
 D. Hayes Trowbridge appeals for property at 13G and 13S Court street, assessed a s16,267 and at 163 to I'll Or ange street, assessed at $27, ,S67 The assessors will be in session on Wednes- day and Friday evenings of this week for the purpose of receiving appeals.
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married Miss Isabella Mitchell of New York. His wife and three children, Ed ward, Percy and Grace, survive him. He also leaves four brothers and two sisters, Ellshe. L., and Frank l.. Palmer of Norwich, Frederick A. Palmer of Montville; George s. Palmer of Nor Wich, Mrs. William s. Mitchell and Mrs. Joseph Latimer of Montville. He own- ed a beautiful home on the banks of the Thames a short distance south of the Montville station. He was an extensive traveller, usually spending the winter abroad.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
SCHEME OF CLINTON HUNTERS.
New Method of Hunting Ducks ant
 Rabbits


 Rabbits.
 | The Clinton correspondent of the Hartford Courant says that curious method of hunting ducks is sometimes practiced in that locality. It is based
 on the traits and habits of the ducks and gulls, and it has been followed with
 good results The gull is a smart bird, even smarter than the duck, which is
 both cunning and wary; but the gull, although it is impossible to creep up
 upon it. is less shy of the presence of
 man than the duck. and will often hover about, just out of gun range, for the purpose of getting fco1, while the duck
 at the sight of a man, sheers out to sea. So it happens that frequent y guls are seen feeding cn the land flats. whrling about and keeping at good distance, however, from the men work ing there. The ducks are apt to take their cut from the gulls and if they see the latter feeding undis,urbed any, where and showing TO indication of the presence of mankind, they will fly to the same spot. The sportsman las taken advantage of the fact that tie duck follows the gull. and also of an- other fact that the gulls are less suspi cious of decoy than the duck. He makes a decoy gull which lures the other eulls, who on observing it make their peculiar scream of greeting, and fly to the spot where 1t is The ducks, when they see the gulls there, and no- tice that they are making no sign of disturbance, fly to the same place, when the sportsman behind the blind fires and frequently fills his bag. One rather amusing trait related about the gull is that if clammer goes off tl some distance, leaving his basket of clans, the gull will swoop to it, seize clam in his bill fly high then drop the clam ot smash it, so that he can get at the meat.
 A novel method of rabbit hunting has also been introduced there. A piece of hose pipe Is inserted into the rabbits burrow, down which the hunter shouts. This is substitute for the use of the ferret which is forbidden by law, and frightens the rabbit out of the burrow.