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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
IN CHRIST CHURCH, WEST HAVEN.
Large Congregation at the Christmas
 Service Yesterday Morning.

Large Congregation at the Christmas
 Service Yesterday Morning.
 The Rev. MT. Gammack, rector of Christ church, West Haven, spoke in a very interesting manner to his congre- gation yesterday morning on the mean ing of Christmas day, and how it should be observed. There was a large con- gregation and the church was beauti- fully trimmed with wreaths. greens and small trees and many ropes of greens added to the trimmings. A special musical, service was rendered by the vested choir and during the offer tory MT. Kelley, the well known tenor, sang beautiful solo. Christ is Born" At the conclusion of the service Rev. and Mrs. Gammack and their son left for Stamford where the remainder of the day was spent with MT. and Mrs. Bridgeman, the parents of Mrs. Gam mack.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
VARIOUS ITEMS.

l Lucius Judson and family of Strat-
 ford spent Christmas in New Haven. | MT. and Mrs. Clarence Sears of New
 town are spending a few days in New
 Haven.
 | The Litchfield Yale contingent is home in full force for the Christmas
 vacation. It includes the following:
 Charles w. Andrews, from the law
 school; J. Deming Perkins, jr., H. Colt
 MacLean, from the academic, and w.
 K. Wallbridge, G. Orton Fillmore and Ernest Webster from Sheffield William Pickett, eldest son of George w. Pickett of this town, has been ap- pointed chief clerk of the Brooklyn sur rogate's office at a salary of 1000 year MT Pickett is a graduate from Cornell university and is prominent member of the New York National Guard, being lieutenant in the Twenty third regiment.
 The news was received in Litchfield yesterday morning of the death Mon day evening of Mrs. Horatio Benton at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Deming at Westchester, N. Y.
 F. Strauss, who was the very efficient steward of the Litchfield club last sum mer, is now holding a similar position in the club at Glen Ridge, N. J,
 Mrs Emily Wedge and her daughter, Winnie, arrived home in New Preston Friday from Waterbury and New Ha- ven, where they have been visiting friends and relatives for the past sever- al weeks
 The Middletown Tribune says: Uncle Horace Johnson, the weather seer, is going to build a house on Hopkins street, feature of which will be an ob- servatory tower He intends to equip it with a telescope, and he can then fiirt with the planets without interruption. His building plans are such that from the tower he will have an unobstructed view of the heavens across the capital grounds. Work is to be begun this spring.
 The Seymour Record looks for an in- crease of New Haven summer homes on Bethany's hills. It says: That the hills of Bethany are not already dotted with more summer homes owned by residents of New Haven is unqueston- ably due to the fact that in the past poor roads and no convenient railroad facilities have been discouraging fac tors, together with the limited knowl- edge thus afforded of the beautiful hills and magnificent views to be had from some of them. This obstacle is already being overcome in a marked degree by the availment of the town, and also by the sister town of Woodbridge, of the state law by which the roads leading from New Haven to the Woodbridge and Bethany hills are being improved" |
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
ADMITTED TO CONNECTICUT.

The insurance commissioner has ap- proved the application of the supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the principal office of which is in Meadville, Pa, to do an insurance business in the state of Connecticut. The supreme lodge will enoduct the business through the grand lodge of Connecticut, recently organized. The grand lodge of Massachusetts, A. o. U. w., from which the Connecticut grand lodge was set off, notified the insurance commissioner Tuesday that it had with drawn from the state
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
AT THE JAIL

Father Corcoran preached a beneficial sermon to the Catholics at the county jail yesterday morning at S:30, and the whole service was very interesting At 1:30 o'clock a special dinner was served consisting of chicken and the necessary flxings, which was thorough ly enjoyed by the inmates. The day was a very quiet one at that institu tion and was marked by the small num- Der of callers. Usually on Christmas day the jail is visited by scores of peo- pie, but yesterday very few came to wish a merry Christmas to those con fined there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
ARROWS XMAS TREE.

Pleasant Time in Their Hall Last
 Night.
 The Arion singing society had their Xmas tree and entertainment in their hall last night. A very large crowd was present and many received remem- brances. After the visit of Santa Claus dancing was indulged in.
 The Arions having united with the Turner's, ill vacate their present hall Friday night, at which time there will be grand march of all members of the Arions to Turn Hall where the final details of the union will be complet ed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
HOME OF THE FRIENDLEss.

At the Home of the Friendless there was of course elaboration in honor of the day, but the customary Christmas tree was omitted At 1 o'clock the thirty or more residents of the home sat down to a fine dinner, which would have been incomplete without the great American bird. Fruit, candies and all the other concomitants of a Christmas were served, and a general good time was provided for all Everyone receiv- ed gift of some sort, as a reminder that there is still a Santa Claus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
SEPARATE CO.'S BALL.

Successful Affair Given Last Night in
 New Music Hall.
 The annual ball of the First Separate company was given last night in Music hall and was attended by about 250 couples. The military march was led by Captain Tillman and Col. Sucher of the Second Regiment and the civic grand march was led by Captain Till man and Miss M. T. Peters.
 There were "A dances on the pro- gramme and many of the Second Regi- ment officers were present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
Rec m me M dalton of Well Known
 Chicago phyaiClau

I use and prescribe Chamberlain S Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate, constricted coughs, with direct results. I prescribe it to children of all ages Am glad to recommend it to all in need and seeking relief from colds and coughs and bronchial affiictions. It is non-narcotic and safe in the hands of the most unprofessional. A universal panacea for all mankind.-- Mrs. Mary R. Melendy, M. D., Ph. D., Chicago, III. This remedy is for sale by all drug gists.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT SPRING
 SIDE.
Inmates Enjoy Chicken and Other
 Gnnd Things YeSterdaY

Inmates Enjoy Chicken and Other
 Good Things Yesterday.
 Yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock 33S inmates of Springside Home enjoyed the annual Christmas dinner provided for them in the usual manner, and there were many visitors during the day. The menu was as follows: Chicken, cranber- ry sauce, mashed potatoes. oranges, candies, and cigars, and needless to say Christmas day was very enjoyable to all the inma tes. The Sunshine club of this city, as usual, donated the candy for the home and many pounds were consumed by them. Men and women alike shared the candy and other good things, and in many ways the people there were made happy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
ANNUAL ELECTION.

Wooster Lodge Officers Chosen Last
 Evening.
 The annual meeting oe Wooster lcdge No 70, A. F. and A. M, was held in the Church street Masonic tenn pie last night. The officers chosen were worshipful master. David R. filling; senior wardens W. L. Mix; junior war den, Thomas A. Hassett; treasurer, Charles F. Root, and secretary, w. H. Spock.
 The several other officers vii! be ap- pointed at the rext regular meeting two weeks hence when the annual ban quet will be served.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26

served, which included everything that could be desired in the way of dainties as well as substantial dishes. In the evening there was a Christmas tree from which everyone received a gift. The musical entertainment was of high order and was greatly enjoyed by the men, who entered into the festivi- ties with much enthusiasm. All in all jolly homelike time was provided.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
WILLIAM R SMITH.

Captain William R. Smith died Satur- day night at his home in Norwich. He was born in New York city August 22, 1S40 son of the late Captain Benjamin c. and Jane F. Smith. When he was three years old his parents moved to Norwich. He followed steamboating ali his life. He was mate on the steamer Commonwealth when she was burned at her wharf in Groton. During the civil war he enlisted in the Second c. V. and served three months as corporal. At the conclusion of his term of enlist ment he became mate on the transport Decatur, on which he went south. Af- ter the war Captain Smith was success sively on the steamers Boston and Fl Cid. After that he became captain of the Delaware, plying between Norwich and New York. He was captain of the Chelsea, of the Norwich and New York Propeller company, until about two years ago, when he resigned. On De- cember 15, 1899, while on wharf in New York he fell, fracturing his leg, and was confined in a hospital for some time. This mishap seemed to impair his health.
 Captain Smith was a member of Sedg- wick post No. 1, G. A. R.; St. James lodge No. 23, A. F. and A. M., and Mian- tonomo council Mo- 30, o. U. A. M He was one of the last surviving members of the Neptune Fire company. Cap tain Smith is survived by his wife, who was formerly Maria Paige, of New Lon don, and two daughters, Mrs Charles c. Cobb and Mrs. Clarence K. Hurlburt. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs G. B. Dolbeare and Mrs. John B. Oat of Nor wich. and one brother Charles H. Smith of Dallas, Texas.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
sTrPT RITTTERFIEJDJI III.

Superintendent Butterfied of the Calvary Industrial Home has been seri- ously i'll since last Friday. He has been suffering from an attack of pleurisy, but is now recovering. He was able to leave his bed for the first time last night, when, for few minutes he vis- ited the Christmas festivities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
CHRISTMAS sERENADE.

The pastor of Plymouth church, the superintendent of the Sunday school and a few others were awakened early on Christmas morning by sweet voices singing 70. Little Town of Bethlehem, '' and That Glorious Song of Old.' The singers were young people of Plymouth church and were the Misses Mallory the Misses Spargo, and the Messrs. Smith, Woodward and Saunders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
CALVARY HOME.

At this institution there are harbored about forty-three men and the com fortable building last night was blaze of light from foundation to the roof
 All day long there was scene and spirit of good cheer about the home, and all were comfortable and happy. During the day a grand dinner was
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26

evening at his home on staddle Hill af- ter short illness, aged fifty-two years. He leaves a mother, sister and brother. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock, Rev. Herbert Welch off, ciating, and the interment will be in Indian Hill cemetery. MT. North was a member of Mattabessett council, o. U 4. M.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
GRACE HOSPITAL.

There was not the usual festivities at Grace hospital. No Christmas tree or entertainment was provided. No cause was given at the institution for these omissions, and the only reminder of the day was more elaborate dinner
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
HENRY O. WILCOX.

Henry O. Wilcox a lifelong resident of Simsbury, died Monday evening of apoplexy, aged eighty years. He had served the town as seleetman and was member of the legislature of 1885. He leaves a wife, but no children. His fu- neral will be held this afternoon at two O clock ..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
CONNECTICUT PENSIONS.

Connecticut pensions: Original, Jo- seph Pierce, New Haven, $6; Sanford B. Smith North Haven, $6; increase, res toration reissue, etc, Thomas McClu- nie, Hartford, S10; original widows, etc., Eunice M. Cowles Hartford, $S.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
NEEDS OF THE ROYS

The second annual conference of the boys department of the State Young Mems Christian association will be held at Naugatuck Friday and Saturday, December 27 and 2S
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
A QUIET CHRISTMAS DAY
HOW NEW HATENERS OCCUPIED
 THEMSELVES YESTERDAY.
Churches Held Large Congregations in the Morning and i'm the Aftern oon the Streets Were Alive With People Christmas Dinners at Springsidc Home and at the JatI-Exerctses at the Hospital Last Night.


 Christmas day yesterday was one of the quietest in years in New Haven. In the morning the churches that were open for worship were all largely at tended and the services were pretty and Interesting. The interior of the churches were beautifully trimmed with Christ was greens and at nearly all of them special musical programmes were ren- dered. In the afternoon the streets were lined with people, hundreds talk ing advantage of the mild weather for a promenade.
 The day was tolerably free from ac- cidents, and in many respects it was 6 remarkable Christmas day. The thea ters were largely patronized and aside from the polo game they were about the only sources of amusement for those not content to remain by their own firesldes. Of course there were many family reunions throughout the city, and the influx from out of town was quite heavy. A large number of New Haveners left the city and the scene at the depot. nearly all day was a busy one.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
TROLLEY MEN REMEMBERED.

c. s. Hamilton, of 2S Norton street carried out his annual custom of ex- tending the greetings of the day to the conductors and motormen of the West Chapel street line. From to 9;30 o'clock cakes, oranges and coffee was served the men, which was greatly ap- preciated
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
DEATH OF HERBERT NORTH

Herbert North, who had been em- ployed al w. & B. Douglas in Middle town for many years died on Monday
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-26
Hho Union Trust CQnlalI
NEW HAVEN.

NEU dA WYNN.
 CHARTERED by the State of Conpect,. cut with authority to act as Executor. Ali. ministrator, Guardian, Receiver or Trusree. under will or deed.
 Is legal depository of money pald into Court and all Public Trust Funds. Acts as Trustee for Municipalities, COrporations all kinds. Empowered to act as registrar of stocks, bouds, or other evidepces of indebt. edness, manage sinking funds, and dO aiI business such as is usually done by Trnst Companies.
 It also does 8 general Banking business collecting checks, notes, coupons, and re. ceiyes deposits The principal of each Trust apart from the general assets of the Com. L,any.
 This Company Is by law regularly exam. ined by the Bank Examiner of the State of HENRY L. HOTcHKIss. President.
 EuGENN s. BRISTOL. Treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-15
REILROEDS.

gational churches at Little Rock, April 10 to 12. For this occasion am authorized to sell tickets to Little Rock and return for fare and one third on certificate plan. Limit of certificates, April 16
 Reunion of the United Confederate Veterans, Memphis, Tenn, May 2S-30. For the above occasion the St. L., I. M 6 S. Ky. will sell tickets to Mem- phis, Tenn, and return at the reduced rate of S3.60 for the round trip. Tick cts on sale May 27 to 30, inclusive
 Grand commandery Knights Tenn plar of Arkansas, at Little Rock, April 16 and r. Return from Little Rock and East Little Rock at one third fare on the certificate plan Limit of certificate April 20
 H. N. ATWOOD, Agt
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HE bU2i IN551Qn ROUTE,
5 Gre at Trains.

No. Al, at g a. n,., from St. Louis for Kansas City and entire North west to Pugent Sound and Portland. The Burlington-Northern Pacific Express" solid through train, St. Louis to Portland, of chair cars (stats free), standard sleepers; ; through tourist sleepers from Kansas City to St. Joseph.
 No. 5, at 2:o5 p. nn., from St. Louis The NebraskaColorado Express, N for Denver and the Pacific Coast. "One night train to Denyer;" also for St. Paul and Minneapolis.
 No. IS, at 9 p. nn., from St. Louis for Kansas City, St. Joseph, Omaha, Council Bluffs, Nebraska, Kansas, Col orado, Utah, Pacific Coast.
 California excursions in tourist sleepers, personally conducted, from St. Louis Wednesdays at D. m.; the most successful overland excursions The route is via Denver, scenic Colo rado, Salt Lake City.
 Through trains are wide vestibuled Pintsch-lighted, and comprise the high standard Burlington coaches, chair cars (seats free), Pullman mod ern sleepers, dining care service.
 Write for matter descriptive of any contemplated journey West.
 FM UGG, w WAKELY \, GOA Pine St. Gen. Passenger Az,
 St Lonis, St Louis, Mo.
 HON ARD ELLIOTT, Gen1 Manager
 St. Louis. Mo.
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Cotton Belt Rates.

Grand Commandery Knights Tenn plars of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark, April 16-17, 1901. Rate: One and one third fares on the Certificate plan for the round trip. Dates of sale: April 12-17. 1901, inclusive. Return limit: April 20. 1901.
 Annual meeting grand lodge Be- nevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Milwaukee. Wis, July 1925, 1901 Rate: One fare. plus two dol lars for the round trip. Dates of sale: July 21 and D. Return limit: Leave Milwaukee IT. eerlier than July 23, not later than 27.
 Special enc way secondclass colo nists rat lifornia. February April, 1901. Rs5o s27.5o. Dates of sale: February F, 19. 26; March ,, F, 19 and 26; April ?, 9, Is. 23 and 30, 1901.
 Meeting Arkansas Bankers associa- tion, Little Rock. Ark, April 1919, 1901. Rate: Open rate of one and one-third fares for the round trip. Dates of sale; April Is and l. 1901. Return limit: April 21. 1901
 General Missionary Conference NJ. E. Church South. New Orleans. La. April 24-30 1901. Rate: One fare plus two dollars (s25 for round trip. Dates Of sale: April p and 23 1901. Return limit: May 1. 19o1
 Annual meeting grand lodge Benev- olent and Protective Order of Elks, Milwaukee, Wis, July 233-225, 1901. Rate: One fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Dates of sale: July q and 22 Limit: July 23-27
 Launching of the battleship Ohio, San Francisco, Cal, May IS, 1901. Rate: One regular first-class unlimited (thirty day) fare for the round trip. Dates of sale: May : and s. Return limit: Thirty days from date of sale Going trip to be for continuous pas sage. On the return stop overs will be allowed west of the Missouri river or St. Paul and at points on this line.
 Spring meeting Jockey club. Mem 1 phis, Tenn, April, 1901 Rate: One fare for the round trip. Dates of sale: l Tickets will be sold for train arriv- ing at Memphis on April l, s, Is and 23, 1901. Return limit: Tickets lim- ited to seven days from date of sale Annual Reunion Confederate Veter- ans, Memphis, Tenn, May 2S-30, f901 Rate: sa60 round trip. Date of sale: May P. 2S, 29 and 30. Return limit June 1, 1901
 General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the United States. Little Rock, Ark, May 1928, 1 1901. Rate: One fare for the round trip. Dates of sale: May II, 15 and Is, 1901. Retuurn limit: June l, 1901.
 Annual meeting German Baptists | (Dunkards), Lincoln, Nebraska, May 24-31, 1901. Rates: One fare for the round trip. Dates of sale: May 22-25, inclusive. Return limit: June 1
 B. H. WILSON, Agt
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Suesl or 5. c.
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STUDY OF CLEOPATRA.
Ancient Woman Possessed Quality Known
 Charm.

ancient oman Possessed Quality known
 Charm.
 But though there is no beauty. there is granite, as one might say, in the face on thoss old coins One of them that slipped from hand to hand two thousand years ago, that was dropped into beggar's palm, or offered to the priests in the temple, or flched from the preeicus poueh of murdered slave, CT tossed to dancing girl, or given to the embalmers for their grim and ragie work, that was paid out for honest bread or filthy lust, or gorgeous art=ltes now on it's velvet shelf in the British Museum, for Us folk of this age of bicycles and trolley ears and women lectures and law and order to come, look at and wonder about and ask ourselves why Art, in view of these lines worn down and down into the copper, insists upon representing CIeo- patra as a beautiful woman? It would seem that it must be because of Q eer. tain quality which We know she pos tessad, quality which either gives hs the i3ea of beauty or, what is more wonderful, makes Us unconscious of is absence. Cleopatra had that vague, lndelinable, tremendous thing called charm But 1t would be hard to say just what constituted it; it certainly was independent of character; virtue was not essential to it; tenderness may or may not have accompanied it; cruelty belonged to it quite as much as sweetness; We are only sure that it's basis was intelligence. Curiously enough, there cannot be charm with out intelli nee; although, alas, there can ba intelligence without charm. Back of Gleopatra's charm lay aston ishing intellectual attainment; there were acu staCesmanship, the mastery of many languages, the deepest seien- tile learning of her time and good clear, sound common sense in living and governing. But she had more than this; she had a knowledge of the hu- man heart which does not come from books, but from God-or the devil. as its application may deeide,-Margaret Deland, in Harper's Bazar.
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Tennessee Association of Congre-
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Iron Mountain Rates.

Annual convention grand lodge Knights Of Pythias. Little Rock, Ark, May 2l-23. Account the above occa- sion the Iron Mountain will sell tickets to Little Rock and Return for one fare t$1.25). Tickets on sale May 19 to 22, inclusive, with final re- turn limi6 of May 24
 Annual Encampment G. A. R., of Arkansas. at Hot Springs, Ark, March 29-30 For this occasion the Hot Springs and return at one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale March 2 to 29, inclusive. Good re- turning until April l.
 General Assembly of the Presbyter- ian church in the United States, at title Rock, Ark, May 15-26. For the above occasion the Iron Mountain will sell round trip tickets to Little Rock for $125, tickets on sale May 14, 15 and 16, with final return lltnlJ or June l.
 Spring Meeting of Jockey Club, Memphis, Tenn, April 1-24 For this occasion the Iron Mountain will sell round trip tickets to Memphis, at one fare. Tickets on sale April 1, s, 16 and 22. good returning seven days form date of sale. The large stake days of this meeting are Mont gomery Day, April 1. Derby Day, April s, Tennessee Oaks Day, April 16, Turf Congress Stakes Day, April p.
 Grand chapter order of Eastern Star of Arkansas, at TeXarkana, Ark, June o5 For this occasion the Iron Mountain will sell tickets to TeXar- kana at one fare and one-third on certificate plan for the round trip. Limits of certificates, June 2S.
 Tennessee Association of Congre-
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CCunt HOni in Pa ris.

Boni de Castellane has never for a moment been taken seriously here by anyone except his creditors. He is re- garded as a harmless little personifica- ton of geod-natured, generous vanity His bitter antagonism to President Loubet, his pose as a sort of Gallic boxer his plunge in Chauvinist Ma tionalist, Jew-baitinS politics. adroit- ly exploited by older and more experi- enced political lords, who hoped through this means eventually to tap the Gould estate for the benefit of the Chaayia.st political ciiuUes, was ali along regarded as mere youthful exu- -teranee.-Paris Letter.