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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
BOER DEBATE.
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The feature of the regular meeting of the Berkeley Mems club of Yale held in City Mission hall last evening, was a debate on the Boer question be- tween Charles E. Hart and Attorney George E. Wallace. The subject was, Resolved, That the British position in the Transvaal question is justifiable." " Mir Hart took the affirmative and MT. Wallace the negative side of the debate, while E. N. Curtiss, Yale 1901, pre- sided. The debate was a most interest ing one, and each speaker ably argued his position. Both had thoroughly pre- pared themselves for the contest, and those present were treated to an inter- esting review of the whole question. MT. Hart traced the history of the Boers from the beginning. He claimed that their position right along up to the beginning of the war had been one of unjustifiabe hostility to England. He said that they had proved them selves in their treatment of the Out flanders unworthy rulers of land like the Transvaal.
 MT. Wallace following refuted the ar guments of the preceding speaker. He said that England's only title to the Transvaal is based on might not right. The Boers, he said, were driven out of Natal, out of Orange Free State and out of Cape Colony, and it is small won- der that they refuse to be driven out of the Transvaal.
 Both speakers were warmly applaud ed at the close of their remarks.
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STONY RIVER DRAWBRIDGE
HEARING ON JOHNSON,S PETITION
 YESTERDAT,
Testimony on Both Sides Taken by nIa- jor Leach of New London-Johnson Claims Structure Can be Butt for Sx.- 6oo-Rsmonstrants Claim River is Um- navigabIe.

l The hearing on the controversy in re. gard to the Stony river drawbridgc, Which was held before Major Smith L. Leach of New London in the East Ha- | ven town hall yesterday morning, prov- ed quite interesting and attracted Q | large number of Branford and East Ha- ven residents, most of whom are inter- ested in the matter of the proposed bridge. Major Leach represented the war department, while Attorney Wil- liam A. Wright appeared for Frank F. Johnson, the petitioner, and Attorney Fowler for the remonstrants.
 The hearing opened shortly after 9:30 o'clock in the morning and, with the exception of a recess for lunch, did not close until o'clock. By that time wit nesses on both sides had been examined and the testimony all taken. Major Leach then adjourned the hearing, and after inspecting the premises in ques- ton took the train for New London. He will submit his briefs in the matter later on.
 The morning was devoted entirely to the petitioner. The concern which MT. Johnson represents is incorporated in the
 
 ry a short distance above the bridge at Short Beach and for the purpose of bringing up masted vessels and scows to the quarries they desire to have al drawbridge built. Johnson asserted at the hearing that the bridge could be constructed for $2,600 and that 1t could be done in thirty days. He said that 1t would not be necessary to sink new piers or foundations. The piers now in the river would answer the purpose, he claimed, and by using them a great portion of the expense would be saved. He said that a simple drawbridge would answer all purposes and would be q great convenience, not only to him, but to others.
 Several people, including Captain Baldwin of East Haven, Alvah Metcalf, who is interested in Johnson's compa- ny, and Leverett Bagley of East Haven, spoke in favor of the drawbridge.
 In the afternoon the witnesses for the remonstrants took the stand and stated their objections to the building of the bridge. They claim that the river iss not only unnavigable, but that the granting of the petition will mean tho saddling upon the town of an expense that will afford convenience for private enterprise only.
 Among those who were questioned during the afternoon were Captain John Spencer, Henry Averill,, William R. Foote of Branford and L. F. Richmond, Charles w. Bradley and E. H. Thorpe of East Haven.
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CITY COURT CASES.

The theft cases against Clifford P, Stone and William Edwards were con- tinued to February IA in bonds of $75 each.
 Henry Murphy was fined S5 and costs for resistance to Patrolman Smith, who arrested him in Fair street lodging house as the result of a disturbance committed there.
 John Mccormack received penalty of $3 and costs for stealing pair of arctic shoes valued at $1.25 from Jo- ,eeph Goldberg, a Congress avenue shoe dealer.
 Matte E. Potter, the young woman caught stealing books from Malley's last week, secured continuance to Febru- ary 2S. She is out on bonds of $150 fur nished by Theodore A Potter of No. 199 Lawrence street. An examination as to her mental condition will probably be made before the trial.
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G1LH1TLY-BOHEN SUIT.

The trial of the suit of Daniel S. Gill; huly against his former partner, Thom- as J. Bohan, was begun before Judge George w. Wheeler in the civil side of the superior court about o'clock yesterday afternoon. The plaintiff and the defendant were formerly partners under the firm name of Gilhuly & Bohen, and engaged in the soda water business. They dissolved partnership some time ago and MT. Gilhuly now sues for an accounting. the former partners not having been able to agree on q settlement John P. McCusller, the receiver, was called to the witness stand just before court adjourned and presented the books of the firm in evil dence. The case will go on this morn- ing. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney c. s. Hamilton and the de-
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LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
4 PROPOSED ART ExHIBIT AT THE
 STRONG SCHOOL.
Vessels Chartered to Bring Virginia Oysters-WarGen Baldwin and Wife on a Trip to the South-BOys and Thin Ice-PersonaI J outings.

| Several vessels have been chartered to bring Virginia oysters here to be planted on the beach. The first arrival is expected about March l. Captain Charles H. Seeley will load the schooner Helen P; Miles Futile has chartered the Grace Bailey and the B. B. Jayne is chartered. The good trade in oysters this season will no doubt stimulate the business in Virginia plants and large amount is anticipated to be planted.
 There is quite a collection of framed pictures at the Strong school and it has been suggested that these could be added to by the loan from private col- lections to provide an art exhibit. Prn- cipal Mirick has been spoken to on the subject and says that such an exfibi- tion might be arranged for a Saturday afternoon and evening and the parents of the pupils invited in to inspect the pictures. No plan has been arranged as yet, but the proposed exhibition would no doubt prove of general in- terest.
 Miss Genevieve Barnes of MontoWese has gone to Florida to remain about six weeks. During her stay she will visit with her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Ii. r. Shares.
 r1a nd win of Quinnipiac avenue left yesterday for a tour of five or six weeks in the south. They will visit Palm Beach and New Orleans and may go over to Mas Sau.
 William H. Hemingway and daugh- ter Mrs. Ernest Crawford, Harvey Hemingway and daughters, Mrs. R. G. Davis, Mrs. Walter A. Buck and Mrs. Edward H. Barnes; also Mrs. Marcus D, Hemingway, leave next week for Norfolk, Va., to visit relatives. They may also visit other points south and will be away several weeks
 Several lads have broken through the ice at Hemingway pond while skating of late. One of the latest of these ac- cldents was to Ray, son of Walter R. Downs. He went into the water where 1t was nearly up to his head, but was rescued by some companions.
 A few days ago some of the friends of Florence, daughter of MT. and Mrs John Burton of Amer street, called at her home to help in the celebration of her third birthday anniversary. The children had very good time and left several remembrances for little Flor ence
 Fred Delay of Montowese recently shot three red and one silver grey foxes. These animals are reported to be quite plentiful this winter.
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THE IRISH JOAN OF ARG.
Maud Come Will Lecture at the Fly
 perion To- Might.

| PCiAOH IO-1NlBul.
 Maud Come, popularly known as tn
 Irish Joan of Arc" will speak at thu
 Hyperion theater tonight on "The Brit | ish War in the Boerland." In addition l to the lecture there will be an entertain
 ment consisting of music and singing | The following named women and mer are invited by the committee in charge | to take seats upon the stage as vic'
 presidents of the meeting:
 ! Hon. Alexander Troup, Joseph Shel don, Talcott H. Russell, Professor A. N Wheeler Mrs. Alexander Troup, Mrs
 Tilllnghast Hon. c. T. Drisooll, Captair
 T. K. Dunn, Hon. James 1T. Webb, Col
 onel John G. Healy. Hon. Hobart L LHotchkiss, Paul Jente, Conrad Raba'
 nus. Paul Rausch, Philip Hugo, JoSept Haury John Sutter George Rotman, w
 F. Scholl, k. D. Grave, ". H. H. Flew itt, James F. Brennans pr. Stephen J Maher Hon. James P. Pigott, Moritg Spier, John H. Barlow, pr. M. c. O'Con- nor, Dr. John r. Sullivan, Dr. John F
 Luby, pr. w. J. Sheehan, Dr. J. M Reilly, Francis w. Foley, P. J. Kelly Dr. T. M. Cahill, Matthew w. Leahy Thomas I. Kinney, John F. Mcfarland Bernard D. Lynch Colonel T. F. Gala han, Thomas J. Meany, Philip Ryan Edward Dillon, Walter J. Connor, Der nard Kiernan, John G. McGowan, Pat rick Kent James E. McGann, P. J. Gro nan, Captain Lawrence O'Brien, Cap tain P. O'Connor, Major Patrick Maher, George Stanford. William Dwyer, M. Hessler, Charles Unger, Anton Staub, Conrad Weiss Otto Kutscher, Harvey G. Shepard, James F. Landers, Superin- tendent James Wrinn. Henry F. Norris, James B. Martin, James O'Connell, Pat rick A. Henahan, Edmund O'Brien Ken nedy, William Erff, George Jacobs, John Niedermeyer, Mrs. George Stanford, Mrs John McAvoy, Mrs John J. Hogan. Mre. Thomas Cunningham, Mrs. Ann ID. Crowley, Mrs Nellie Miller, Miss Nellie Molloy, Mrs. J. J. Tierney, Miss Marga- ret Carroll, James F. Scott, James T. Moran, Daniel w. Brennan, David E. Fitzgerald, w. J. O'Keefe, Captain J. F. Donovan, Mrs. James P. Bree, Mrs. F. J. Carlin, Miss Charlotte Kennedy, Mrs. T. M Kenna, Mrs. A. J. Carroll, Mrs Timothy F. Callahan, Mrs. P. Welch, Mrs. T. F. McGrail, Mrs. William Ma ley Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Miss Mary Brennan, Miss Lizzie Connors, Mrs Thomas Dunn, Mrs. Frank Keenan, Miss Mamie Hardiman, Mrs. M. F.. Dunn, Miss Katie Herbert, Mrs. J. O. Morrissey, Mrs. Mary Grant, Miss Liz zie C. Maroney, James H. McGovern, John B. Foley, Michael D. Brennan, John P Farrell, John B. Moran, T. H. Linehan, Dr. J. A. Moore, William M. Geary R. M. Sheridan, James c. Ker- rigan, Peter J. Gibbons, Edward F. Mo- riarty, Thomas F. Maxwell, Albert Widman, M. F. Sullivan, Patrick Beg ley, John Casey, William Hill, Michael Knight M. B. McGrail and William B. Shanley.
 Those in charge of the arrangements for the lecture consist of Joseph F. OBrien, J. J. Hogan, F. J. Carlin, J. J. Ryan, Dennis Howard, John B. Kirby, W. J. Cronan, John B. Casey, John J. Boylan, Sergeant M. Hayes, Sergeant M. Connolly, Thomas Murray and James P. Bree.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
"THoU SHALT NOT STEAL. /"

To the Editor of the Journal and Courier:
 Just now we are reading about the many cases of shoplifting that have been going on in our midst, and think ing of the great sin of the mothers who teach innocent children to steal. But are not those also encouraging the aw- ful sin who write of these same children as being "expert thieves" or adept in their profession;' and may not other little ones who read of their "clever theftS" think it is not really wrong to steal unless you are found out?
 God does not say Thou canst steal if nobody is looking" but Thou shalt not stear' even if you can do so, and no one will ever know, A. D.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
OLD HOUSE BURNED.

Had Stood in East Hampton Century
 and Half-Occupants Lose Every
 thing.
 East Hampton, Feb. 7.-The small wooden house on what is known as the "Old Calvin Hall Place." one of the oldest buildings in this place, was burn ed early this morning.
 The house was more than century and a half old, and was known as far back as the time of the Revolutionary war. The original owner of the place. Calvin Hall, was the first man in tlls section to own pleasure carriage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
A BEAUTIFUL RECEPTION
Given by Mrs. T. Attwater Barnes at

Given by Mrs T. Attwater Barnes at
 Her Home Yesterday Afternoon.
 One of the prettiest receptions of the season was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. T. Attwater Barnes at her res idence, No. 452 Orange street. Over three hundred invitations had been sent out and nearly all of those invited at tended during the afternoon. The spa cious house was beautifully decora ted for the occasion with cut flowers and plante, different effects being used in the decorating. The dining room was in pink and numerous palms were taste fully placed around the room. The front parlor was trimmed with white hya- cinths, and the music room was set off with quantities of tulips, making a very pretty effect throughout. Wells orches- tra of five pieces played during the re- ception. Fleming catered and served delightful lunch in the dining room. As sisting Mrs. Barnee in receiving were Mrs. Charles R. Bishop, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. Frank Corbin; Mrs. Leslie Moulthrop, Miss Moulthrop, Miss Bes- sic Hooker, Miss Brown and Miss Will cox of New York. Mrs. Barnes re- ceved in gown of black trimmed with steel and jet, and Mrs. Bishop was in handsome gown of green and white silk. The young women of the receiving par ty were in pink and white.
 Some of those who attended were Mrs. Bennett, Mrs Bispham, Mrs. Enos Kim berly, Mrs. George HotChl1iss, Mrs Thomas C. Bennett. Mrs. Pierce Welch, Mrs Newton, Mrs. William North, Mrs. Holcomb Mrs. Samuel A. York, jr., and Mrs Elisha Hewitt
 MT and Mrs. Barnes entertained at dinner the receiving party with their. husbands and the young women after the reception.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
MRS. KINNEY REELECTED.
To Preside Over Connecticut D. A. R
 for Another Term,

l
 To Preside Over Connecticut D. A. R. for Another Term.
 Willimantic, Conn.,, Feb. 7.-The an- nual business meeting of the regents delegates and alternates elected to rep resent Connecticut at the continental congress, D. A. R., atS Washington. later this month, was held here to-day, about seventy-five representatives of chapters in various parts of the state being present. The convention opened at 10 o'clock. Reports of officers were heard, several amendments to the na2 tional constitution and bylaws which are to be acted upon by the continental congress were discussed, and then the election of state regent took place Mrs. Sarah A. Kinney of New Haven the present regent, was reelected and the choice will be confirmed by the national body.
 The most interesting report of the morning session was that of the res gent, which showed that during the past year the amount turned over to the national bodies by the chapters of this state, for dues, fees, etc., was $5.- ATS; expended for work in Connecticut, $7,005, making total of $12,4S3. There are forty-three chapters in the state having $500 members. The three chap ters having the largest membership are the Mary Clap Wooster chapter of New Haven, 241; Ruth Willis, Hartford, 222, and the Mary Silliman chapter of Bridgeport, with 220 members. There are in the state members of the organ~ ization, fifty-six real daughters.
 At 12:30 o'clock adjournment was taken for lunch. This afternoons ses- sion was of a social nature, and little business was transacted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
Y M. c. A. RECEPTION.

For the purpose of bringing the mem- bers of the various evening educational classes together committees will meet tomorrow night in the parlors of the Y. M. c. A. to arrange a large reception and entertainment to be had in the rooms of the Young Mems Christian as- sociation on the evening of St. Valen- tines day, February 14. No programme will be issued in advance and the nature of the amusements will be entirely in- formal, each class being left to provide for part of the enjoyment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
REAL ESTATE RECORD.

The following deeds were filed for record in the town clerks office yester- day:
 Warranty deeds-Margaret E. Sex ton ct al, to the N. Y, N H. and H. R. R. Co.,, 1 1-10 acres adjoining the Air Line road within the city limits; Oliv- CT c. Andrews, ct ux., to Thomas A. Bostwick, 50 feet on Livingstone street.
 Quit claim deeds-National Savings bank to Michael J. Doody, 35 feet on Grafton street; John H. Muldoon, 35 feet on Grafton street,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
CONNECTICUT POMOLOGICAL so.
 CTETY

The ninth annual meeting of the Con- necticut Genealogical association will be held at Jewell hall, Hartford, February IA and 15. Fruit growers everywhere and all others interested are cordially invited to attend. The list of addresses to be made and papers to be read--each lessons from the practical experience of intelligent men-amount to a liberal ed- ucation in applied pomological science. Half rates over the principal railroads have been secured. In other words, par- ties from a distance attending the meet ings will be furnished with free return tickets by application to Secretary H. c. c. Miles of Milford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
TERRIBLY BURNED.
Not Expected to Survive.

INUI lI2AI7VO0CNf oV F3eFI .
 Rockville, Conn.,, Feb Mrs. Alice Corcoran, aged thirty-five years, wife of Henry Corcoran of Dobsonville, was fatally burned at her home this morn ing She was engaged in dressing child before a wood stove when a spark ignited her clothing. The woman ran into the yard and before assistance reached her the clothing had been near- ly burned from the body. Rockville doctors were summoned. They state that she is burned beyond hope of re- coVery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
POLICY PLAYERS FINED.

The raid instituted by Captain Brew CT on the policy shop of George F. Led with at i'll Meadow street on the night of February ?, which resulted in the arrest of the proprietor and John J. Lally and Peter McGough, found it's sequel in the city court yesterday morn ing. when Ledwith was fined $100 and costs for keeping the place. Lally and McGough, who were charged with fre- quenting a policy office, were let go by Judge Dow, no evidence having been adduced to prove their guilt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
TO SHE THE CITY.

William Tribble and his wife Bridget have served notice, through Attorney c. S. Hamilton, that they will sue the city for $2,OOO damages because of injuries received by Mrs. Tribble, who fell on the walk in front of S6 Congress avenue on January 5.
 Mrs. Bridget Lynch wife of John Lynch of 27 Arch street, has served mo- tice, through her counsel, c. T. Coyle, that she will claim damages from the city. Mrs. Lynch on January 31 fell on the walk in front of 6 Arch stret and broke her left arm. ,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
GUILFORD FARMER SUES RAIL-
 ROAD.

Lucien Beers, farmer of Guilford, yesterday brought suit against the Con- solidated Railroad company for $1,00o damages. On October 4 MT. Beers at- tended the Danbury fair and as he alighted from train at the shed at the west end of the Union station in this city he stumbled against a curbing at the end of the concrete walk. He broke his right thumb and lacerated his right arm. It is claimed that the accident was due to the defective condition of the platform and insufficient light at that part of the station. The case is return able to the common pleas court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
THE TEMPLE CHOIR
Will Probably be Reorganized for This
 Year,

Will Probably be Reorganized for This
 Year.
 The music committee of the Orange street temple, consisting of Joseph F. Johnson, chairman; M Zunder, Charles Kleiner, Louis F. Veil and s. B. Shon- finger, will meet Sunday and discuss plans for this year. There has been some talk on the part of members of the congregation to the effect that they are spending too much money for mu- sic.
 MT. Kleiner said yesterday that he was of the opinion that the same choir now under contract with the temple will be retained another year. The four singers now in the choir are Wallace s. Moyle, Mrs. Mice Feehter- Gilbert Spier, Miss Ellen Hofer and Frederick Weld
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
A NOISY NoRTHFoRD YOUTH.

avenue police precinct last evening found a youth very much intoxicated and very noisy and belligerent on Wooster street. McAllen ordered him to keep still, but the youth instead of doing as requested became the noisier. He was then arrested and taken to the Grand avenue police station, where he gave the name of George L. Foote of Northford. When he was searched 8 big revolver, loaded, was found in his hin pocket
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fendant by Attorney Charles Kleiner and D. T. McNamara.
MEAGHER BOUND OVER.

Robert E. Meagher, who was arrest ed last Saturday by Detective Daley, charged with forging checks, pleaded guilty in the city court yesterday morn ing and was bound over to the super for court in bonds of $1,000 Meagher passed a check of $22, drawn on the City bank of New Haven and signed by himself, on the firm of Hauff Bros, securing merchandise and cash in re- turn. Meagher had no account in the bank at the time. He also forged the name of Carlton & Freese to a check for $22, and obtained cash for 1t. On June, 1899, William Frolich, the Center street barber, was given a fraudulent check for $S.50 drawn on the Yale Na- tional bank, and signed by Meagher The accused man was unable to furn- ish bonds and is still in jail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
n1ISSION CIRCLE

Of the United Church-Entertainm
 Tonight
 The mission circle connected with the United church will give an entertain- ment tonight at the chapel, 302 Temple street. lk Marvefs "Reveries of a Bachelor will be given in a novel and interesting manner. A pianola skill fully handled will be another feature of the evening.
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HON. JOHN H. LEEDS
To Speak Before the Members of l

To Speak Before the Members of liar
 mony Lodge, I. O. o. r.
 Hon. John H. Leeds will address a meeting of members of Harmony lodge, l. O. o. F., and their lady friends next Tuesday evening; subject Experiences in the Orient MT. Leeds is a very in teresting speaker and has travelled in the Orient probably more than any other citizen of Connecticut.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-08
BURIED IN MILFORD.

The remains of Mrs. Charlotte A. Norris, who died at Montclair, N. J., January IS, 1899, were brought to Mill ford Monday night, and were inferred in the Milford cemetery. The deceased was a sister of Deacon Charles w.. Merwin of Milford, and wa sa native of that town.
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MRS RENNETTO

The funeral of the late Elizabeth Anna Bennetto took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock from her resi- dence on Bruce's avenue, Stratford. The Rev. Father Shirley officiated In- torment was at Mountain Grove ceme- tery, Bridgeport.