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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
IS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.

Mrs. Slliman, or Easton, Celebrates Her Natal Day-Born February 21 1S00
 South Norwalk, Feb. 21.-Mrs De borah Silliman, of Easton. who was
 born February 21, 1900, is to-day cele- brating her one hundredth birthday. Mrs. Silliman was Deborah Staples,
 daughter of Deacon John Staples, who
 with her four brothers (the oldest of
 which was the late Horace Staples, of
 Westport, who died March 6, 1879, aged
 ninety-five years, one month and six
 days), was born at Greenfield five miles
 north of the Fairfield Congregational
 meeting-hous and three miles north- west of the Stratford Baptist meeting
 house
 The building in which she was born was built by Deacon John Staples, sen- for, and occupied by Deacon John Sta pies, junior, for eighty-five years, she being the daughter of the latter She was married January 3, 1922, to Nathan iel Silliman, by whom she had one child, a son. Nathaniel l.. Silliman, who was born April "A, 1925. Her husband died November 6. 1925; her son died May 20, 1867, leaving a widow and one daughter, with whom Mrs Silliman now resides. She has lived in Easton ever since she was married, in the house where her husband took her, until fifteen years ago, when she moved to the home of her daughter-in-laW, about mile from the place where she first lived.
 Mrs. Silliman became a member of the Stratfeld Baptist church when she was thirteen years of age When the Baptist church in Easton was built she joined there and has been a member ever since. She is still in good health, and it is pleasure for one to chat with her
 Her memory is good, especially when talking of the long ago, when there were no railroads, telephones or telegraph lines to put the world in a wild rush There were few factories or shops, and no rush of the farmers children to the metropolis, but each family provided for its own members, when sage was used for tea, and scorched grains took the place of coffee. Warm garments for winter were made from wool grown on the home flock of sheep. After the wool was clipped it was washed and carded into rolls, and these were spun on the great wheels. Dishes were not very numerous. China and crockery were used but every family had a. sup ply of pewter, basins and plates. Wood plates and trenches were also used,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
PoIf,s Wonderland TheRtcr.

Washington's birthday was celebrated by big crowds at Polls yesterday after noon and evening, who were delighted with the show The bill is headed by the comedy, 'The Two Flats" played by Harry Watson and his company of seven people. Ward and Curran are making the hit of their lives in the new sketch, "The Farmer, the Dude and the Chorus Girl" and music is featured in the superb banjo act of Polk and Kol lins Mason and Frances have caught on immensely, especially with the Ger man comedy singing school that con- cludes their act, "The Rag Time Inn" |" Mabel Leslie pretty soubrette, Harry and Kate Jackson, in "A Bachelors S Home," Daily and Hilton in They're Off, and Lehman, Stanley and Lehman in comedy are all first class. Prices: Matinees, 10 and 20 cents; evenings, 10, 20 and 30 cents; ladies at matinee, 10 cents.
 Next week Captain Adams celebrated trained sea lions will be novel feature of MT. Poli's show. These creatures have been trained to do many queer tricks and their docility and intelligence are astonishing. Press Eldridge, "The Commander-in- of the Army of Fun" John and Nellie McCastling, Giacinto della Rocca, the renowned vio- liniste; Weston and Gosh, with the newest and most novel of comedy hits; Duffy, Sawtele and Duffy, Laura Con- stock. Margaret Rosa and Bertha Kel- logg with their Dutch pickaninnies, and the Deagons ill illustrated songs will comprise the bill.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
HELD IN HARTFORD YESTERDAY,
The Annual Meeting of the Prisoners
 of War Associa tion.

The Annual Meeting of the Prisoners
 of War Association
 Hartford, Feb. 22-The annual meet ing of the Union Prisoners of War as- sociation was held at Grand Army hall this forenoon, President John D. La~ paugh of this city, presiding. The at tendance was not as large as usual on account of the storm
 The death roll for the year included the names of Henry A. Vibberts, who died January 20, 1899; General John B. Clapp, who died July A. 1S99 George W. Banning and Austin c. Munroe.
 A considerable number were elected honorary members last year. including Colonel Frank W. Cheney of the Six teenth Connecticut, Colonel John Gem mill, also of the Sixteenth; Major S. M. Gladwin, Dr. Frank D. Main of Springfield, Mass, and Lewis w. Smith of the corps of letter carriers, and David A. Spear, President George Williamson Smith of Trinity, and the Rev. Joseph H. Twichell, Ira E. Hicks of New Britain and Henry Burrill.
 Norman l.. Hope, H. D. Perry, L. D. Phelps, Charles T. Barstow, and s. K. Spaulding were appointed a committee on nominations. This committee re- ported the following list, which was unanimously adopted: President, Egg bert Dart; first vice president, Charles Avery of Hartford; second vice presi- dent S. K Spaulding of Putnam; sec retary, George Q. Whitney; treasurer, l.. J. Filley; chaplain, E. +. Atwood.
 These officers take office the day af- ter the election.
 Mrs. Maria M c. Richards made for nal announcement of the death of Mrs. Wittenmyer, who was an ex-president of the National W. R. G., and a leader in the Grand Army interests.
 Miss F. Adelaide Sackett, president of the Eleventh Regiment association and past vice president of the Connecticut w. R. C., assisted in receiving the vet erans and the ladies present.
 The guests and speakers of the after noon banquet, which was furnished by Robert o. Tyler Relief corps, were Captain c: A. Q. Norton, the Rev. Jo seph H. Twichell, General Henry c. Dwight the Rev. E. A. Blake, Prof John J. McCook, the Rev. George Mr Stone, the Rev. F. s. Ferry, the Rev. H. H. Kelsey the Rev. Frederick w. Perkins, Chaplain E. F. Atwood, Gen eral s. E. Chamberlain, Mrs. Anna R. Loomis of Parkville, president of the woman's department, w. R. C.. Mrs Maria M. c. Richards and Mayor Miles B. Preston. The mayor takes a deep in the welfare of the veterans and his presence is enjoyed at their gatherings. He was not able to go to the war on account of his youth, but his heart and hand are always with the men who served in the union cause. The music was furnished by the Heck man quartet.
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GrandOnernHouse.

Two crowded houses enthusiastically the Vanity Fair" extravaganza and | travesty company at the Grand yester- day afternoon and night, and the pro-
 duction was well deserving of the re-
 ception given it. There is an abun-
 dance of fun and merriment, especially
 in the two up-tc-date burlesques,
 Paris in 1900" and the musical bur- letta "Robber Roy," a take off on the | Scotch opera Rob Roy" The musical
 numbers introduced were the latest and
 all bright and catchy. A we'll balanced chorus and a bevy of pretty girls serve | to add to the enjoyment of these bur | lesques. The interim was capably filled by the clever sayings and doings of
 some of the best artists on the vaude- ville stage, the olio including Howard and Mack, black face comedians, and song and dance artists little Katie Rooney, the European novelty artists,
 the three Rio Brothers; Morrissey and
 Rich, sketch artists; Barr and Evans, a pair of unusually funny comedians, and the queen of burlesque Anna Lit tie. These numbers were heartily en-
 
 heard on all sides. The price will be repeated tonight and tomorrow night with another matinee tomorrow af- ternoon. Regular prices.
 George H. Broadhursts famous play, "Why Smith Left Home" comes to the Grand opera house next Monday and Tuesday nights This farce was brought directly after four months run at the Strand theater, London, to the Madison Square theater New York, where 1t ran for months with the same company who will appear in this city comprising Maclyn Arbuckle, Frederick w. Peters, Dan Mason, M. B. Snyder, H. F. Rob- ert, Miss Brandon Douglas, Mrs. F. A. Eberle, Rose Snyder, Gertrude Roose- welt, Anita Bridger, Blanche Carlyle and Mrs Annie Yeamans. Seats now on sale. Regular prices.
 Johnstone Bennett will be seen at the Grand opera house next Wednesday and Thursday nights, playing the role of Hasa Bargain in Charles D. Blaneys latest musical satire, "A Female Drum mer." MT. Bunnell predicts tremend- ous business for this new attraction, which is said to have broken all records wherever presented this season. Seats now on sale. Regular prices.
 "The Gunner's Mate" which was one of the greatest successes of the season here, will play a return engagement at i the Grand opera house on Friday and | Saturday nights, March 2 and 3, with | Saturday. This famous play is under the management of Augustus Pi- tou of the Grand opera house, New York city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
ENTEET1INM ENTS.
Hyperion Tl. eater.

l At the Hyperion tonight comes one
 of the very best musical farce reviews
 before the public. F. D. Stair presents l Ward and VokeS in their new breeze, l '"The Floor Walkers" This year these | reliable comedians come with a bright, new outfit, and new play superb seen
 cry, costumes rich and varied, the larg-
 est company ever toured in musical | farce, a large chorus of young women and a staff of principals comprising 1 such favorites as Lucy Daily, Margaret Daly Vokes Hattie Bernard, the Chi
 cago Ladies quartette, will West, John
 W, Early and George Sidney. In musi-
 cal and vaudeville there are features by
 Lucy Daily the Chicago Ladies' quar- tette, famous for ten years in Lyceum bureau work, now seen in dramatic off, | ferings; Will West and Margaret Daly Vokes, George Sidney a comedian who ranks next to David Warfield in He brewisms;" John w. Early, baritone singer famous in minstrels; Ward and Vokes, Lucy Daly, Margaret Daly Vokes
 and West and Sidney in travesty on reigning dramatic productions and a new edition of Ward and Vokes famous
 Percy and Harold" speciality. Seats now on sale. Prices S1, 75 cents and 20 cents.
 The famous and ever popular original Wilbur opera company, seventy people, under the management of Miss Maud Daniel, will be seen at the Hyperion for one week only, commencing next Mon day at the matinee, with matinees daily thereafter All of the old faVO' 'ite6 ara still with the company. The repertoire selected for the week is as follows: Mon- day matinee, Mascotte; Monday night. Fra Diavolo; Tuesday matinee, Royal Middy; Tuesday night Black Hussar; Wednesday matinee, Grand Duchess; Wednesday night; Boccaccio; Thursday matinee, Maritana; Thursday night Beggar Student; Friday matinee, Oli- vette; Friday night, Bohemian Girl; Saturday matinee, Two Vagabonds; Saturday night, Merry War. With tbis company is the sensation of the century -"The Girl with the Auburn Locks;" one year in New York, Philadelphia and Boston, now playing return date in New York city; highest priced act on the vaudeville stage; sama fully pro- tected by the United States copyright law; sole production by special license from J. J. Murdock, originator and soie Prices: Matinee, 10 cents and 20 cents: night 10 cents, 20 cents, 30 cenrs and a few 50 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
PEQUOT MINISTRIES.
Supper and Entertainment at Pequot House-Music and Dancing After

Supper and Entertainment at Pequot
 House-Musc and Dancing After wards.
 The minstrel show given by members of the Pequot associatio1 was held last evening at the Pequot house, Morris Cove An excellent supper was served by the women during the afternoon Between two hundred and three hum dred members and guests were enter tained. The music for the dancing was furnished by a fine orchestra. Special cars left for the green at Il D. m. and at 11:30 9. m.
 The Pequot house presented an eX- tremely gay appearance. as the hall was decorated in the national colors, deep ened by masses of palms. A temporary stage had been erected, upon which the performance was given. The show" was pronounced success; the minstrels entered perfectly into the spirit of the thing and the spectators were apprecj- ative and responsive. The Pequots are to be congratulated upon the success of their performance.
 The minstrel impersona tors were E. S. osborn stephen Crabb, John Crabb Frederick Crabb MT. Wimsett, Arthur Garde Arthur Jackson, MT. Tupper, Charles Larom, James Parsons and George Butler
 Among those present were Mir. and Mrs. William A. Harris, MT. and Mrs. William A. Futile, MT. and Mrs w. P. Bishop, MT. and Mrs. Charles R. Coan, Professor E. A. Leopold, Miss Coan of Cincinnati MT. and Mrs. Frederick Benton, MT. and Mrs. Grant, MT. and Mrs. H. M. Kochersperger, MT. and Mrs. Wood, MT. and Mrs. Howe, MT. and Mrs F. Killam, E. P. Root and Dr. Grove.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
IN HONOR OF THE DAY.
Programme of Exercises in the Welc
 School

l Programme of Exercises in the WelcE l School. | Exercises were held in No. 12 Welcll school commemorating Washington birthday. The following was the rio- gramme: | Song-My Country-Class l Opening Ode-Fannie Smallin. 1 Washington's irthday-Charles Will | heim.
 Song-Hallelujah Chorus-Clase. l Haynes Speech-Edward Wittsteip. l Webster's Reply-Joseph Linde. : Piano solo-Freda Kensbaur. Recitation-Drake's American Flag
 Carrie Levy.
 Flag Salute and Chorus of Red, White
 and Blue-Class.
 Essay on Lincoln-Lous German. Calisthenic drill-Class. Patriotic sentiments-Class. Extract from Lowall's Ode-Anna Low
 enbaum.
 Recitation-Our Country -.Arthu" Car
 rozza.
 Tribute to Washington-Kittie Gordon. Tribute to Lincoln-Rose Aransl1y. Violin solo--Edward Wittstein. Gettysburg Speech-Barney Frank. Recitation-Liberty Bell-Sarah Lapi-
 des.
 Song-The Banner of the Free-Cass, Closing Words-Edward Kessal.
 The parents and friends of tha pupils were present, also Superintendent Ken dall, who addressed the class at the close of the exercises.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
JOHNNY HAD MONEY TO BURN.

Essex. Feb. 22.-A young hopeful re. siding in the western part of our viii lage, while rummaging in his mothers work basket, came across a roll of bills which he immediately appropriat- ed. After while the loss was discov- cred and search was made. Nobody seemed to know where it had gone Johnny, fearing detection, threw the money into the stove, where it was con- sumed. Johnny will no doubt remem- Der many days the chastising he receiv- ed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
TO SPEAK AT MUSIC HALL

The Hon. Charles A. Towne, late member of congress from Minnesota, will address the citizens of New Haven and it's vicinity on, the political ques
 tions of the day at Music hall, in Court street, on Wednesday evening, Febru- ary 28 MT. Towne was republican before the St. Louis convention of 1896.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
ELIZABETH CONCLAvE.

Elizabeth conclave No. 2, Daughters of Seven Wise men, initiated one can didate last night and proposed three. Secretary Mary Haut, whose birthday also fell yesterday, celebrated with good Washington spirit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
ANNIVERSARY DANCE
By Horeb Lodge in Harmonic Hall Last Night

Horeb lodge No. 25, I. O. B. B., cele- brated it's forty-fourth anniversary last night by holding a dance in Harmonic hall. The programme included eighteen numbers and an intermission after the ninth dance. Wells orchestra supplied the music, while the catering was in charge of Scroggins, H. Kraft and sis ter led the grand march. About seven- ty-five couples were in attendance.
 The committee on arrangements was composed of J. H. Ullman, 3d. M. Weiss, S. Weiss, P. Well, M. Wirtzberg and B. Bretzfelder. H. Kraft was chairman of the floor committee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
OBITUARY NOTES,
lIrs, Mary |. Hart.

Mrs. Mary I. Hart, wife of F. G. Hart, died at her home in Short Beach We'd nesday afternoon of apoplexy, aged fifty-one years. The funeral will be held to-day with services in the Con- gregational church, Meriden at 2;30 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
To Limit Sleeping Car Charges.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduced a bill limiting the charges on sleeping cars to fifty cents per hundred miles for lower berth and twenty-five cents per hundred miles for an upper berth. A proviso permits total charge of S1. .25 for lower and s1 for an upper berth.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23

Hoax-"Klumsy is very fond of horses, isn't he?" Joax-''If he is. it's something new" Hoax-"Well, I saw him out riding the other day, and he had both arms around the horse S neck. k."-Philadelphia Record.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23
AN ENTERTAINING WHIST PART

The "V. D. J.'' club of this city met last evening at the residence of Mrs. S. A. Gladwin, No. 63 Garden street, the object being to have whist party 'and a good time generally" All who went were not disappointed, as the evening was spent most pleasantly and music vocal and instrumental, added to the enjoyment of the occasion. Three elegant prizes were awarded to three of the players. During the evening fine collation. was served. Those present were: Miss E. Roof, Miss Baldwin, Miss F. Fichtl, Miss V. Fichtl, Miss A. Zernitz, Miss A. s. Myers, Miss Ever itt and Miss E. Glaessner.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-23

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LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
WASHINGTON'S BIRyHDIY ANNI-
 YERsARY oBSERVED.

Entertainments in Several of the Churches-Locsl Firms in tho Big
 Oyster Syndtcate-Marriago of Miss Barnes and Harry Hopkins Yestcrdny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Puzzled the Porter.

The pet fad of certain actress is
shoes, and she never travels without
pair of shoe trees in her satchel One
season she was touEing the west. When
she went to bed in the Pullman the
first night eastward from Butte, she
took off hey trim walking boots and,
as her custom is. Slipped the trees into
them and set them under the edge of
the berth. Ii was broad daylight when
she was awakened by the respectful
and somewhat awestricken voice Ok
the porter. She drew the curtains
aside and looked out into the. aisle.
The porter was standing there, holding
the shoes in his hand.
Here they is, lady" he said.
well. just put them down under the
berth, please" said she. The man hes
itated n moment.
can you-can you put them on by
yousefI' he asked.
What. the shoes" asked the lady.
NO, miss" answered the porter. Il
means your feet. Amt these yere
things feet:'
Since then she has carried the ghast-
ly looking boot trees in her trunk
Washington Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
WILL Now DO THE GENET ACT.
But Not Having Presented Credentials
without the Genet Sequel.

But, II is said at the state depart
ment. the precedent established in the
case of Genet. the agent sent TO this
country by French rcvolutOnistS,
would require the government peremp-
torily 10 stop the prosecution ~ fully
accredited diplomatic agents of a bel
ligeTent nation of efforts to aid their
cause within the United States through
public demonstration. The delegates
We're disappointed by the response
made by Secretary Hay. Now that
the answer is returned il is expected
that the delegates viii go at once
about the second branch OF their bust
ness and begin a series of mass meet
ingS and public demonstrations in the
principals cities of the United States.
The object of these will he to affect
public SENTIMENT. and perhaps Indirect
ly influencing the terms of the peace
which Will conclude the present war.
1t is gathered that the Beers are ready
at the last extremity 10 sacrifice every
thing for which they have heretofore
contended-to let i'm the uitlanders to
equal privileges with native Beers in
the Transvaal and Free State. To aban-
don the mUCh-talkcd OF dynamite mo-
nOpoly. and in fact 10 make any con
cessiOn If the victorious British will
but allow them independence They
hope that the American people will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
END OF BAD NEGRO.
Fiend Who Killed Two Girls
is Successfully
Lynched.
MOB OF $500 PARTICIPATES.
Taken From His Captors and
Quickly Disposed
Of.

Pueblo, Colo, May 23.-Calvin
Kim blern, the negro who shot and
killed two young girls and seriously
wounded his wife early Sunday morn
ing, was lynched here early this
morning by an angry mob of 1900.
Kim blera was captured yesterday in
Denver, and brought here last night.
UI on the arrival of the train the mob
of de 5ermined citizens surrounded it,
sverpowered the officers, took the
negro from the train, put a rope
around his neck and dragged him
some blocks, when the rope was
quickly put across a telegraph pole
and the negro strung up. The rope
broke twice. The third attempt was
successful. The crowd dispersed in
an orderly manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
TWO RAILWAY ACCIDENTS
Result in the Death of Persons One o.
Whom Loses Both Legs.

Buffalo, y. Y. May 23.-Two cars
on the Genesee street line jumped the
track yesterday afternoon as they We're
approaching bridge across Scajaqua-
da creek. They both entered adjacent
fields, the first. car being overturned.
William MufhaH, 4 motorman, WAS
sriously hurt. The passengers injured
were: Airs. Nolk, skull fractured, Can
lot live; Mrs. Young. both legs cat
off above the knees. fatally injured: :
Mrs. Kruger. severely injured about
the face and body; Edwin Kruger,
aged I years. son of Mrs. krueger,
badly irjured: Mrs. Plefeger. badly
bruised: Nathan Wolff. painfully
bruised and lacerated-
San Francisco, May %. y local
Southern Pacific train was wrecked in
Oakland last night. The engineer and
fireman were killed and several pas
sengeq-s injured. The dead are Engin-
eer Frank Shaw and Fireman Harry
WetZell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

Produce. Butter-ENtra creamery,
1870 per ID; extra dairy, Ice; packing
stock, 13c. Eggs-Fresh stock. lie per
doz Live poultry-Turkeys Sc per lb;
chickens. hens. SlEG9c: springs, 15417c;
ducks. 61zn7c; geese. $3-00M4.00 per doz.
Potatoes-Fair to choice. 30035c per bu.
Sweet potatoes-rlinois. $3.00G3.50 per
brI Applss-S4 G0m5.oO per bri-
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago. May %.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day
200 Sales ranged at s4.20m5.05 for
pigs. S5.O5 as 80 for light. S5.0505.15 for
rough packing. S5.O5G5.S0 for mixed and
s5.20M 5,321z for heavy packing and ship
ping lots.
CattIe-E.sti p1ated receipts for the
day. 2 900. Quotations ranged at $5.45
ALSO for choice to extra steers. 1880
$40 TO-. good to choice do. 81 10m 800 for
fair To good do, $4.25H4.70 common to
medium do, $420m445 butchers steers.
81 .60G ). 40 fed western steers, 81 0O6I5-0O
feeding steers. S2.50d4.60 COWS. $3.50GD
500 heifers, g. 90fI8.25 bulls and oxen.
s.. 0O6i4.S 50 stays. s4.00a5.O9 Texas steers,
and 81 5O46.75 veal calves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Case WAS "Not Pro,en..

Chicago. May 23.-The McLain case,
in which five board of trade brokers
We're charged with using the mails to
carry on Il bucket shopping scheme
To dcfraud their customers was taken
from the jury by Judge Kohlsaat. i'll
the United States district court, yes
terday and a verdict of not guilty en-
tered for the defendants, because the
case was nor nrOyPn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Court of Honor Supreme Court.

Peoria. Ills. May 2::i.-The first days
session of the supreme court OF tile
Court of Honor now converting i'll this
city passed off without appreciable in
cidpnt. There are about l2J delegates
present from all parts of TIE United
States. Officers were elected last night
as follows: y. i. Hereford. supreme
chancellor, and w. +. Robinson, SUI
preme recorder both of this city.