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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
Grand Opern House

One of the largest audiences of the season was present at the Grand last night to witness the first performance in this city at popular prices of that celebrated comedy The Little Minis ter founded on the novel of the same name The piece is one of the most successful that has ever been present cd in the country and 1t is rot surpris ing that the house was crowded It is one of the few plays that can be seen many tines and each time it is more enjoyable. One of the many amusing parts of the piece is the scene where the quartet is in the Manse Garden, The play has done phenomenal busi- ness, and judging by the audience lost night will be a record breaker for the season at this house. All those who have read tke novel will doubtless take the opportunity to see the play. All those who so desire are advised to se- cure their seats early as judging by the large sale of seats there will be crowded houses at all the remaining performances The cast that has been selected to present this piece is one of the bet that has been seen at the Grand thi season It Is headed by Frances Stevens who made most charming Lady Babbie," and she is an able suc- cesscr to Maud Adams, and from her entrance the first act to her exist at the last she was continuously applaud ed. Other deserving of special men ton are Horace Mitchell, w. C. Manon, Walter Crosby, B. R. Graham, George Conway, William Fl. Dana, and How ard Morgan. There will be an extra ma tinec to-day. and the regular mati nee to- morrow, and both evening per formances.
 Edmund Brese, actor, leading man for James O'Neill, Madame Modjeska and
 late of the Castle Square Stock com pany, Boston, is founding his future in traveing stock company which will be known as the Edmund Breese Stock Company" which comes to the Grand Opera House the first three days next week Mr. Breese has surrounded him. self with company of superior eXcel- lence and will include a number of new plays of strong merit in his repertoire He will visit few of the larger cities of New England en route to the Mari times" and Newfoundland where he Is booked to fill summer engagements, On Monday night "When Greek Meets Creek will be presented; on Tuesday night, "The Mysterious Mr, Bugle;" Wednesday, matinee and night, "A Scrap of Paper"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
MIL FOR D.

Mrs, Ellen Beach moved back to her own home on River street the first of the week.
 The Connecticut Railway and Light ing company will run it's cars on the hour service on Fast day.
 Lucia chapter will meet in its rooms for sewing on Thursday evening. Sup per will be. served at 6 o'clock and the regular meeting will be held in the eve ming.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Taylor church will meet with Mrs. George Nal lory this afternoon.
 Dr. Walker has returned to Philadel- phia for a short time.
 Bert Gardner was rendered a birth day surprise party at his home on Tues day evening, it being his twenty first birthday.
 Miss Jennie Parmelee, of Brooklyn, will reside at the home of her friend Mrs. Nathan Clark while she remains in Milford.
 Edward B. Halloway, of Boston, was in town on Wednesday,; also Harry H. Young, of New York
 MT and Mrs .Elbert Clark and daughl ter Florence are spending a few days in Fishers Island with MT. and Mrs. Frank Hine.
 Mrs. Harry H. Bristol has returned from a weeks visit with friends in Shelton.
 Mrs. Truman Smith, who has been the guest of friends in Mount Vernon, Stamford and New York city, has re- turned home.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
APPOINTED MANAGER.

Earl H. Hotchkiss of "A College street has been appointed manager for the Winsted and Torrjngton divisions Of the Southern New England Telephone company. He will commence his du- ties on April 1. MT Hotchkiss has been in the employ of the Southern New England Telephone company for a number of years in this city as inspec- tor. He is well known in the militia, and is lieutenant of the Second section, Brigade Signal corps. The Torrington division was formerly under the man agement of the Waterbury division, but the latter has grown so eXten- sivoly that the telephone company has placed the Torrington and the Winsted divisions under one management.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
ILLNESS OF GEORGE
 STREIT

George Streit, prominent New York musician and formerly of this city, lies at his home in East One Hundred and Eleventh street. New York, critically ill with Bright's disease and a compli- cation of other malades He is being kept alive by means of vitalized air, but the physicians give no hope of his recovery, MT Streit was formerly leader of the Second Regiment band here, but left in 1887 to take the lead ership of the Wheeler x Wilson band of Bridgeport and subsequently, was engaged by the Germania band of Boston and a few weeks later Land CTS band of New York For nine years he has been concert master and clari- net soloist of Humphreys Seventh Reg iment hand, New York, and a member of the Metropolitan Opera House and Herald Square theater orchestras He is charter member of Dorscht lodge, No. 2, of this city, and a pomlnent member of Dorscht lodge, No. 1, and the Aschenbroedel society of New York
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
wEAvFRs ORGANIZE UNION.

South Manchester, March z'.~-I ne velvet workers of the Cheney mllls, now out on strike. to-day organized a union. The organization takes the form of a local branch affiliated with the textile workers of the Federation of Labor. The branch was organized by I. J. O'Neil of Bridgeport Two hun dred and thirty-seven signed the roll at the meeting which was held this morning Announcement was made Of a mass meeting to be held tomorrow afternoon of all of the Cheney WeaV- CTS. both silk and velvet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
MAILING FORD.

Captain H. L. Davis of the Wallng- ford Golf club has accepted the chal- lenge sent by Captain Alsop of the Yale club for a game here Saturday, May F.
 Next Monday evening Putnam coun- cil, O. U. A. M, will have a social and banquet at G. A. R. hall. State Coun- cillor Hawley and State Secretary Adams are expected to be present.
 Miss Faith Browning left last even ing for her home in New York.
 c. H. Tibbitts attended the annual meeting of the International Silver company in New Jersey yesterday.
 Harry Dickerman is home from Poughkeepsie for the Easter vacation.
 The H. l.. Judd company works will run to-day on account of rush of bus mess.
 Railroad Jack" is booked for the op- era house Wednesday evening, April 2, and Puddinhead Wilson for April 9.
 Miss Esther Hassett is visiting friends in Boston.
 A new eight inch water main is be- ing put in on Cherry street from Quin- nipiac street to H. l.. Judd companys factory in addition to the six inch main on that street.
 To- days services at St. Paul's church will be morning prayer with full choir at 10:3o, passion service from 12 to 3, children's service at 4 o'clock.
 Robert Sheehey is home from the sol dlers' home in Logus, Me
 Charles H. and John Nearing arrived L.. ,l-. d. weeks stay at the Bermudas.
 A white frost three mornings in sue cession is considered a sure sign of rain. The three frosts came and last evening early there was a showed, with a fair chance of more
 The usual holiday hours will be ob- served at the postoffice to-day.
 The Jolly Twenty-Five will give a smoker and boxing exhibition in Hiber- nian armory Tuesday evening, April &.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
SPECIAL RATES VIA SOUTHERN
 RAILWAY


 South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition, Charleston, S. C. New York to Charleston and Return V s22.55.
 Round trip tickets at greatly reduced rates, good for eleven GID days. The Charleston Exposition Flyer, which leaves New York daily at 3;25 D. m., carrying through Pullman sleeping car coaches and dining cars, New York to Charleston.
 $50.00 California.
 Will sell colonist tickets, months of March and April, New York to Califor- mia, at $5OO0, Tourist sleeping cars op- erated Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri days; Washington, D. C., to San Fran cisco without charge. Berth rates, Washington, D. C., to San Francisco, $700.
 Dallas, Texas.
 From Washington, D. C., to Dallas Texas, and return, s29.S5, on account of the Confederate reunion Tickets on sale April 18th to 2Oth, with final limit May 2d. By deposit of ticket with joint agent, Dallas, Texas, on or before April 30th and payment of fee, fifty cents. an extension may be obtained to May 18th, 1902.
 Asheville, N. c.
 One fare round trip, account Southern Baptist conventions; Washington to Asheville and return, $14.95. Tickets on sale May 9th to 10th, good to return until May 21st, except that by deposit of tickets with joint agent at Asheville on or before May 18th and payment of fifty cents, an extension to not later than June g. 1902, may be obtained
 Jackson, Miss.
 One fare round trip, account of the annual meeting General Assembly Presbyterian church; Washington to Jackson and return, $26.50. Tickets on sale May 12th, 18th and 14th, with final limit May 30. 1902.
 Chattanooga, Tenn.
 One fare round trip, plus s2.00 mem bership fee. Tickets on sale June 27th to July 1st, with final limit July 9th, ex- lcept that by deposit of ticket with joint agent on or before July 9th and pay ment fee of fifty cents, an extension will be made to not later than Septem- her 10. 1902
 For full particulars, information, etc, call on or address New York office, 271 and 11S5 Broadway. Alex s. Thweatt Eastern Passenger Agent, 1185 Broad way.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
BLAKE LINCOLN.

Waterbury, March 27.--Hubert Storrs Blake of New Britain and Miss Lucy Griggs Lincoln, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edgar $. Lincoln were married at noon to-day at the home of the bride's S parents, 46 Elizabeth street, in this city. Rev. Dr. Anderson performed the cere- mony. The wedding was a society event. Out-of- town guests came from New York, Boston Gloucester, Spring field. Chaplin, Storrs, Hartford, New Britain, Plymouth, Winsted New Ha- ven and Bridgeport
 Mr. and Mrs. Blake will live in New Britain, where they will be at home to their friends after June 1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
poii'S LyonderIaud Thea;cr

There is as jolly farce as ever struck town 1t the top of Polls bill this week Tn the Biograph' is the name of it and it is in such good hands as Wilfred Clarke, formerly of Augustin Daly's forces, and company of five people. The episodes in the piece are numerous, laughable and original
 Another pleasant bit is the little sketch, "Hester's Promise" played by Bellman and Moore who are musical and versatile and give a spirited twenty minutes of varied entertainment.
 Dixon, Bowers and Dixon, the rube acrobats; MT. and Mrs. Swicard vocal ists; Craig and Ardelle, in musical act; Yammato brothers, Japanese equili-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
CITY COURT.

In the city court yesterday Charles White was charged with drunkenness. Judge Bishop sent him to jail until Monday so that he could be cared for by Dr. Peck.
 James Green said that he had had the toOthache and he happened to take q little too much whskey to deadcn the pain. Judge Bishop suspended judgment.
 Elizabeth Moran owned uD to drunken ness. Judge Bishop fined her S5 and costs and she will be ill 1oil for the next few days
 Michael Gerrgan was drunken defendant No. 1. Judge Bishop was not impressed with his special pleading of a severe chill and imposed d fine of SIC and $G.Jl costs, and he will stay in Whalley avenue twcn. ty-three days.
 Wolf Jacobovsky, charged with violating the junk law did not appear and his bond of S10O was called.
 annie Otis, for drunkenness. was fined S10 and costs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
SUPERIOR corRT MATTERS.


 Judge Case of the superior court held | short calendar session yesterday afternoon. Among the cases considered were the fol lowing:
 Prank l. Booth vs. Jacob Doll, ct al; motion of Jacob Doll for judgment for fail ure to comply with order to lnterplead, also motion of Thomas, trustee. for leave to interplead.
 Thomas L. Williams appeal from pro. bate; motion that appepllants be required to file reasons of appeal.
 Steinhardt Brothers & Co. vs. Callahan, ct uls; motion for leave to amend the com plaint, also motion for u Judgment of fore closure.
 Pine vs. Shlpman. ct al; motion that case be reserved for advice of the supreme court of errors,
 The following ex-parte divorce cases were on the docket;
 Filomenta Del Tore vs. Antonio Del Tore, Elizabeth A. Smith vs. Freder-e-- ,. Sm't Adolph Nerneris vs. Mary terDeris, Frank E. Bradley vs, Lucy M. Bradley, Matthew J. Smalley ys. Ella NJ, Smalley.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
Tn SItpREME cOIRr-

Judge Townsend heard arguments in the United States circuit court yesterday morn. ing on a petition brought by Reddn w.. parramore of Baltimore for an order re. strainng Thomas l. Taylor of Bridgeport from making selling or advertising cer. tain hose supporter which has been the cause of d bitter lawsuit between the two parties, When the ease alleging infringe. ment was tried before Judge Townsend some time ago he rendered decision in favor of Taylor dismissipg the bill brought by parramore on the ground that there had been no infringement by the Bridgeport manufacturer.
 parramore took the case up to the Unit ed States circuit court of appeals and Judge Shipman wrote an opinion reversing Judge Townsend's decision
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
SILVER COMPANY DIRECTORS.

Vacancy Caused by Lewis Death Not
 Filled.
 Jersey City N. J., March 27.-At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the International Silver company to- day, the retiring board of directors was reelected.
 The vacancy caused by the death of H. J. Lewis of Stratford was not filled, thus reducing the board to fifteen mem- bers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES

This Morning at the Zion Lutheran
 Church.
 Good Friday services will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Zion German Lutheran church, corner Ward street and Davenport avenue The Lords Supper will be served The pastor, Rev. Frederick A. Ottmann. will occupy the pulpit. Seats are free. Everybody welcome.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
ENTERT4TNM EN1S.
Hyperion rhenter. WARD AND VOKES APPEAR TO-
 NIGHT,

WARD AND VOKES APPEAR TO-
 NIGHT,
 Ward and Vokes will play their new show, "The Head Walters, at the lily perion tonight TAe new vehicle Is filled with music V hch has never be- fore been heard ,Iere. There are more than twenty 44umbers, prominent hits being 'E Love You All, My Auto Girl! Hes a Johnny" My Moonlight Lou" Susan, Dear Sue and 'Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost Than Never to Have Loved at All Ward and Vokes have a new idea for their Percy and Harold" speciality called Pointers on Table Etiquette" and it is said to be exceedingly funny. Marsa- ret Daly vokes and George Sidney will have new interpolation of music and foolishness. The large chorus are con- stantly employed in ensembles and the dressing of this chorus is said to be on scale of riches unsurpassed. Dainty Lucy Daly will be found in new edi- ton of Dalyisms. There are other tea- lures in speciality effusions by Joe key- ly, the Tuxedo Ladies band Maude AL ice Kelley and Louis Powers. The en- tire entertainment is richly provided with scenic and wardrobe embellish- ments. The travesty portion of the en- tertainment is great, and the last half hour of "The Head Walters" Is rich take-off on the war plays. Seats now on sale. Prices $1, 75 cents, 50 cents, 50 cents and 25 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
BURGLARS IN DR1GGs HOME.
Silverware Taken From Waterbur!
 Residence.

SNNgTWHTG THKtN TTUrTT W dtVr Nu1 y
 Residence.
 Waterbury, March 27-The home of George A Driggs of 147 Prospect street was entered by burglars last evening and some little booty in silverware se- cured Mr. and Mrs Driggs are absent from the city spending short time at Atlantic City and the only occupants of the Driggs home in their absence are two young women. They were out last evning. leaving their home shortly before o'clock and returning about lZ, when the evidences of the burglary were discovered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
OVER A EENCE

Judge Case of the superior court took the testimony yesterday In the suit of James W. Howland vs. W. Hawes Clarke, to re- ts,ng fence in Eighth street West Haven. Mr. Rowland claimed that the fence Is all obstruction to his right of way.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
$50 and 352 State Stla)t

F. SCHOENBERGER X SONS. leadinI sell you goods cheaper than any firm in thu State. We deliver goods free of charge We give you credit. Fine Chicken 10c lb fancy Turkeys 10c lb; Leg of Lamb He lh Veal Outlets 12c lb; Veal Chops 12c ID Gilt Edge Butter 24c ID. Regular Dc Loal of Bread Sc. Palace Market, 92-94-96 George Street, 1-2-3 Central Market, Congress Ave Telephone No. 120.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28

brists; Van Lear and Duke, Will Dock ray and the vitagraph complete the bill.
 Prices Matinee 10 and 20 cents; even- ing 10, 20 and 90 cents; ladies at matinee 10 cents,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
TIE AuGUR CAn...

Judge A. r. Roraback of the superior court heard the closing witnesses yesterday ill the appeal from probate ot Dr. George Augur, or the Sandwich Islands relating to the disposition of the estate left by liar riet NJ. Augur of Fair Haven. At noon Judge Rorapack excused tbe jury until Tuesday morning at Ii o'clock, when the attorneys will begin their arguments. Be fore dlsmissng the jury, Judge korabact admonshed them not to discuss the ease with anyone as such cton might cause a good deal of trouble.
 Judge Lucius r. Deming, whose deposi, tion was taken in New Mexico, was called as Il witness fin rebuttal yesterday morning to testify concerning the Signatures 10 that alleged will which gave the bulk of the estate to relatives other than Jacob Hete. man Augur. Judge Deming was asked whether the alleged will was signed by the witnesses together in the presence of liar riet NJ. Augur. Tt is impossible for me to remember" explained the witness, the ex- act events at that time"
 Other witnesses we're then called by At torney C. & Hamilton to contradict testi- mony given by those who had appeared for Mrs. Marie Augur.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28

WATERBURY MERCHANTS PETITION.
 Martin l.. Wiegner of Waterbury has filed a petition in bankruptcy in .--> United States district court He has liabilities of $5,0GS,71 and assets $5,96S.4J.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
TO CURE GRIP TWO DAYS

Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the cause. F. w. Groves signature on every box. Price 25 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
HARTUNG,s SHOE STORES.
 Easter Opening.

Stores-156 Temple street, new Y. M. c. A. building, and 97 Congress avenue. p,0S Of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
PLANT COMPANY WINDS UP ITS
 AFFAIRS.
Connecticut Corporation Goes Out of Existence-FTelght Steamer Libeiied
 Augur Appeal Case Nearing an End Matters i'm the Common Pleas and City


 On the short calendar of the superior court yesterday afternoon was the applica- ton of the Henry Bradley Plant company for an order limiting the time for the pre- sentation of claims. The company has gone out of existence by vote of directors passed on March IS of this year, and the superior courts notice has been brought to that vote of dissolution.
 The company was incorporated in lS99 for the purpose of operating the various large interests of the late Henry B. Plant of Brauford. It succeeded the south East ern Investment company.
 It is understood that the dissolution or the company is q consequence of the act of the courts of New York ill inyalidatlnS tue will of MT Plant The decision of the court gives the bulk of the estate to MOT ton F. Plant son of II. E. Plant.
 The directors on March IS voted to dis continue the company and distribute the stock among the stockholders George Il. Iilley, one of the directors, was apppoluted all agent to take the necessary steps Tor winding up the affairs of the company.
 It is understood that Il new company will ue organized with Morton F. Plant at it's head. lie will occupy the position as relating to the Plant interests which hs father occupied.
 The directors of the Henry Bradley Plant company are Morton r.. Plant, uro. ton George II, Tiley, Darien; Ernest Pope and Frank de Sullivan, New York.
 Attorney Shipman of Hyde, Gross X nnip- man of Hartford represented the company in court yesterday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28

What you pay for extracts is important, but what you get more important. .urnetts Vanilla costs more because 1t is worth more.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28
FREIGHT STEAMER LIBELLED.

1RElGHl SIEAMEk LlBILLED'
 The freight steamer George FarWell, be- longing to the J. C. Turner Cypress com pany of New York. and whlcn has been discharging a cargo of lumber at Canal dock has been libelled by George Taylor owner and master Of the barge Ethel M. Taylor, The Farwell came into port few days ago, and while she was warping into a berth alongside Canal dock the Farwell collided with the Taylor and damaged the smaller craft, The owner of the Taylor, through Attorney James D. Dewell, Jr, has made claim for S2,o00 damages. The Farwell had discharged her cargo and was ready to clear from tpis port when the steamer was seized by Deputy United States Marshal Philip b. Bowen. Nester- day morning Harris Weaver, the ship broker of this city, furnished bonds and the Earwel was released. She will go to Brunswick, Ga. The owners of the Ear. well claim that the barge was not so se- riously damaged as is alleged, and declare their intention of cCatesting the claim. The matter is set down for hearing before Judge Platt in the United States district court at Hartford, on April Il.
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I'm from Missouri will be presented at the Hyperion next Monday and Tuesday nights The play is from the pen of the versatile author, Clam Glenn ent. and does not in any way connect itself with the state of Missouri, as its name would indicate and is a pure, bright comedy Manager E. M, Dasher has been most liberal in his organiza- ton of the company which is to present the comedy such artists as l.. R. Stockwell, W. J @Ferguson Theodore Hamilton, F, J. Radcliff. Burt Haverly, C. A. Ferguson. Edward Roland, Miss Emily, Rigl. Miss Alma Kruger, Miss Marion Childers and Miss Nevada lief iron with roles suited to their best abilities, could not fail to do justice to any production. and this array of tal- ent Is sure to attract the attention of the local thea ter-goers and big business can be looked for. Seats now on sale. Prices $1.50, s1 and 75 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28

To cast a comedy of modern society life, drama or farce would have been an easy matter, but in David Harum" the actors would have to be fitted physically and temperamentaly for the characters It took long time, even with the large force at MT. f'roh- mans command, to make the selections and the result has proved felicitous. In the cast which will be seen with MT. Crane at the Hyperion tomorrow, mat inee and night are Miss Miriam Ne bitt, Miss Kate Meek, Miss Lois Frances Clark, William Sampson, Charles J. Jackson, Frank Burbeck, Harry M. Blake, Sheridan Tupper, George F, De were, W H. Dupont and Charles Avery. Miss Meek is seen as Aunt Polly, Miss Clark as the Widow Cullom and Miss Nesbltt as pretty Mary Blake. The, pro- duction of the play was got up under the direction of E. F. Rose, and the scenery was painted by F. c. Unitt. The New York critics told Mir. Crane that hls Harum was the best thing he had shown the public in many years. Seats now on sale. Prices $1,50, $1 and E cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-28

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