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The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
HAS COMPANION WHO SEES.
niisa Woman In New York satisnes Hss Taste for Knowledge of
 what ls GoinE On.

The person who is blind loses much of the beautiful in life through the afhiction. There is one woman, how. ever, whose home is in New York city, and who. having means. finds ,, way to satisfy her taste for a kne,.'- edge of all that is going on. This .'.c accomplishes with the help of <. com panion of the same sex. bur na 4. younger (the woman is hers.iI years old), who takes her from. i..... to place. explaining everfth;pu 'he New York Mail and ENrr.
 Thus. an afternoon at ar
 nihitinn results in both cnr
 'i'h' au excellent idea of r-, notable c9nvases. The are
 f the various new build'p-
 "rihod .r length; the b'n1 ne a iire ra1ioas of late book are before He mind of the atl,ic' 4 @ with much circumstance.
 Even the new operatic and dra mat. ic events are attended with great regularity. and the costumes, forms
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
How che Earth Cha,gss,

How does one generation of men
 succeed another7 The fathers are not swept away in body to make
 room for the children, but one by one the old drop oil and the young come on. till a day Is reached when none of those remain that once were here. says Harper's Magazine. How does some form of human speech be- come extinct? About hundred years ago an old lady named Dolly Dem treath died in Cornwall. She could speak the Cornish language: after her death there was nobody that could. Thus quietly did the living Cornish language become a dead lan- guage; and in like unobstrusive manner have been wrought most of the new becomings which have changed and are changing the earth.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
DsFENss OF THE ONION.
WnAeue tAs oAsRifesous Dulh, Inert Wea1A Ds ne Oastroaomia Art,
 o3ye This Writer.

The ooioa . one of those strenuous vegetables about which one cannot be indifferent. One either yearns for it with . passionate longing or else ut- teriy repudiates it and every body who hes any traficking with it.
 1T one never had to take ones on. ions at second hand it would not be so Dad. If the law would only set apart one day week for the consumption of onions and forbid it, under penalty of me and imprisonment-prefer bly i'm. prisonment-at all other times i, would be a boon to the world. The onion hater would at least know when to take to the woods and how long ,n say there, says the Providence Jour- nal.
 A Tor banishing the onion from tie kitchen. that would be a crime. There nave been poets who sung it's praises. put perhaps some of the prose rhapso- oies are just as eloquent. For ia- stance. if you want to crush your neighbor who regards your dish of onions with a supercilious eye just as k him if he knows that the onion is called "the rose among the roots."
 Ask him if he knows that "without 1t there would be no gastronomic art; !" that tits presence lends color and en- chantment to the modest dish. its ab- sence reduces the rarest dainty to hopeless insipddity and the diner to de. spair."
 It is quite possible that your naughty neighbor may decline to follow this hint and may show signs of not being plunged into despair pending the ad- dition of onions to his own menu. The antionionist is stiff-necked party.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
literary ywworts,,tv.

An eychnnre ~ives the following ap. r,N'r- fncts on literary immortality: "Nnf of 1.Nrn srhlished books. 500 pever Day th erst of printing. 200 just rav '~penses 'fa return slight profit, s0a '"wer stif show substantial gain.
 Wis number of books. $50 are for s"f.rn at the end of year. 150 more a' 'Ne end of three years. and only 50 s''' 70 for seven years. Man has been writing books for the last 5000 years. still there are scarcely 800 writers who have stood the test of time, and of this 800 there are not more than 50 who are known to mass of people of ordinary intelligence in one country"
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
MARITIME SHEEP RANCHES.
1AaA Ars useA feR Th1s Porpsss.

When sn island of the Maine coast 10 good for nothing else 1t is turned into maritirae sheep ranch, and much money is made in that way, men from other states having invested large sums in the purchase of islands and stock. The sheep are turned loose, and left to get . living as best they can. The islands appear barren, but the sheep get along very well. and are invariably fat when their owners come with boats to take them o6 for slaugh- ter in the fall. On some of the islands there is no water whatevers but the sheep get what moisture they need from the heavy dews. and where grass is scrubby and scarce the animals cul- tivate fondness for various kinds of seaweeds, which diet is said to give an excellent flavor to the mutton.
 A few years ago much complaint was made by we'll meaning but poorly in- formed persons of the supposed cruelty of leaving sheep to take care of them- selves, without shelter, on these bar ren. windswept isles, but it has been demonstrated that the sheep suffer no hardship whatever, or they would not thrive e they do. It is related by one man who had several hundreds of sheep on Metinic island that he built. Ut considerable expense, . warm shel- ter for them, because his wife was con- stantly expressing the feAr that |he poor sheep would freeze to death on cold nights. The kindly sheep breeder found that not single one of the ami mals had taken advantage of the shel- ter provided, in one of the coldest winters that ever blew on the coast of Maine. Sheep will huddle together where they like, and cannot be induced to go into the sheds built for them on several of the islands.
 Tn the fall the island ranchers 60 of in dories and bring some of the fat. test of the sheep ashore to market tying their legs together and tossing them into the boats like 70 many bun dles, and at the sams time new stock is carried to the islands. In the spring . trip is made to get lambs. and the stock is again replenished. The ex pense of sheep raising on the islands is small. and the profits are cores pondingly large.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
Murdera Inereaain~-

The number of brutal murders that have occurred in the neighborhood of New York city in the last year is ap- palling. According to a statement is- sued at the coroner's office in the borough of Manhattan. the number investigated by that office from Jan uary to October. 1901, was 52; for the same period of the present ,ear the number was so. From July 1 to Co., tober l the number this year was 40 as against 21 for the same time last year.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
RABBIr-RIDDEN CALIFORNIA.
Partly Dus to the Recent CPass fe1 Belgian Ha.ss aaa the Conss.
 Quent OvsP-InDOEtatlen.

It is reported that the importation of Belgian hares in such vast numbers threatens California with the same danger which menaced Australia. They are overrunning the whole coun- try to such an alarming extent that . bounty has been offered in some coun- ties for their Akins.
 This ii due partly, says the New York Herald, to over-importation and
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14

and faces of the performers are de- scr'bed in the fullest detail; the
 and the properties are tho
 ' comment, and the people
 ee audience furnish material for liscussion between the acts.
 'n travelling the companion is the ane faiihful painter of pictures for he sirhtless eyes of her employer. nd every feature that goes to give nat variety which seems a necessary pice to living is brought out with the utmost particularly.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
FORGED TO SELL OUT.

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The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
CalifoPnia's Onions.

California ranks sixth as an onion producing state. according to the census reports. having 2,207 acres that yield 514.s59 bushels, worth $296.671. New York takes first place, with an acreage of 6.o33, producing 2,177,271 bushels.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
venison In Germany.

In the restaurants of Germany veni. son is as cheap and as abundant as becf. Great pains are taken to preserve nua improve the deer. It has been sound ndvantageous to cross them ej'h siberian animals. and the demand for these consequently far exceeds the supply.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
VALDEZ

A large assortment in Gents half Hose, Wool X Cotton, in plain and fancy colors and patterns Below Cost Price.
 A large assortment of Neckwear, Gloves, Jewelry, Notions, and Fan cy Toilet Soap at Big Reduction. Don't Forget if you want good pair of Shoes for dress or to mush in, now is the time to buy. Also Rubber Shoes X Rubber Blankets. You can save enough on every pair to pay a day or two expenses.
 If you contemplate buying SPRING HAT we have them in 12 Different Styles. Stetson's in Soft and Stiff designs All Stetson former$ 8 Hats,now selling at $3.as All $4 Hats now Selling at $a.so All $3.5O Hats now Selling at $a.oo All $2.5O Hats now Selling at $l.So Levi Strauss Overalls now
 Selling at ... 6oc All Underwear in heavy &
 light Wool at 65 c. on the dollar.
 DON'T DELAY
 As you know such Chances don't happen every day in Valdez. WE MEAN BUSINESS. One S-fOOt Show Case, , Tables, and Shelving for sale CHEAP.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
City In c Mine.

One of the Peruvian quicksilve. mines is 4S0 feet deep. In this abyss are streets, squares, and chapel where religious worshipi is held.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
Grand Opera House.
"A POOR RELATION" :"


 Last evening that well-known play of gave it's initial performance at the Grand Opera house. The play is one of the most successful of the Russell rep ertoirs, being, in fact, one of those few upon which MT. Russell founded his reputation as one of the finest of Amer ican artists.
 The house was packed, showing the appreciation of New Haveners of q meritorious production. The story is a touching one, full of human heart in- terest. Its naive simplicity it's purity and home atmosphere, touch sympa- thetic chord in the heart of every one who sees'it.
 "A Poor Relation" is play no one can afford to miss. It is a play that will make one better and purer; it is a play that will hold the interest of the onlooker from start to finish.
 Robert B. Mantell the eavorite TO- mantle actor, will present his play "The Dagger and the Cross' at the Grand opera house Monday, Tuesday nights next week, and it is expected to attract attention from the fact that it is a dramatization of Joseph Hatton's~ novel of the same name by w. A. Trenlayne, who has written many successful plays. notably, Mir. Mantell's "A Secret War rant" The pay was approved by MT Hatton, and his photographs have been used to reproduce in the scenery the actual places os action. while the cos | tunes are from the original sketches by W. H. Margetson, noted English art ist of the Royal Academy. M. W. Han | ley, who has managed MT. Mantell fo1 1 the past seven years, claims that it is | the most powerful and picturesque | drama of the period. and besides pre-. senting not ony splendid scenic and l costume production, has surrounded the ! star with strong company. It is mol ! necessary to speak at length of MT | Mantell, he Is too well known as one oi the best romantic actors on the Ameri- can stage. "Wednesday matinee an6 night MT. Mantell presents '"The Face ir the Moonlight"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24

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 on a Polae woman who lives in the same house with him, was tried. Peter was found guilty sof breach of the. peace and fined s5 and costs. 5 . John McPadden, found guilty of drunkenness. was sent to jail for thirty days. .,.s. ,.,.., .',.... .s .:. .:s.@ .:s@ .. [. One John Havey was before the court for drunkenness and breach of the peace. Judgment was suspended on the drunkenness charge, but on the as: sault harge he was sent to jail for two months. '" ,t i%s @:*s'
 William Jones and John Mccarthy were charged with likeness. Mccarthy was sent to jail for sixty days and Jones was renlanded nisi until the. 3Oth of this month. X k, 4&5sg .' v 7.
 Joseph Jacobouski, held for breach of the peace against his wife, Annie, was remanded nisi until the 1st of June.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
THE SENATE.
Town of Pennington Not to be. Divided
 -Speed If Autos

Town of Pennington Not to be Divided
 Speed of Autos.
 Hartford, April 23.-In the senate to- day Senator Bailey, chairman of the committee on new towns and probate port on the bill dividing the town of Pennington.
 There was no debate and the bill was forthwith rejected unanimously.
 Senator Page offered amendments to have bill 173, an act regulating the speed of motor vehicles, which makes the provisions of the bill apply to bor- oughs to retain the powers they have to grant special permission for shows, pa- rades, etc. The amendments were adopt ed and the bill as amended passed. It adds a jail penalty to the law. but makes no change in the rate of speed allowed.
 Among the bills on the calendar that were passed were the following: Ex- tending the terms of the law regarding the >fepcing of railways. to street rail- ways, Where they run off from the highway; concerning taking land by the Connecticut Agricultural college for sewerage purposes; appropriating $10,- 900 to the Hartford hospital for its tu- berculosis ward; exempting Angora goats from taxation to the amount of $100.
 The committee on military affairs re- ported favorably bill providing for a new armory in Stamford, provided it is not possible to secure a new lease of the present arfnory. The bill then went to the committee on appropriations. In concurrence with the house the high license bill was rejected. Senator Wilcox secured the use of the senate chamber for the committee on senatorial districts for public hearing I on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 5, | on the bill redistricting the state into senatorial districts.
 Adjourned to Tuesday at 12:SO o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24

office os the theater at regular prices the sale of seats will begin for the Yale Dramatic associations presentation next Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Hyperion theater of "The Good Natured Man." comedy of the 18th century by Oliver Goldsmith. For the remaining days before the production of the play the rehearsals are being pushed with unabated vigor and indica- tions point to an extra large sale of seats. On Tuesday evening, when the last performance is finished, the asso- citation is to- have its annual supper at the New Tontine hotel. to which only those directly interested in dramatics are invited. Professor Gruener will be present to represent the faculty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
GOVERNORS NOMINATIONS.

Sent to the Senate Yesterday-Haddam
 Man Gets Plum.
 Hartford, April Ex-Governor Cham berlain sent to the senate to-day the following nominations: :.
 William H. Scoville of Haddam to be labor commissioner for the term of four years from July 1, 1908, to succeed Har- ry E. Back.
 Joel H. Reed of Stafford, to be a judge of the superior court for the term of eight years from November 6, 1904, to succeed William T. Elmer, whose term will then expire by limitation of age.
 George c. Waldo of Bridgeport and William J. Atwater of New Haven. to be shellfish commissioners for the term of four years, from July 1, 1903.
 William H. Brewer of New Haven and A. W. Phillips of Derby to be members of the state board of health for the term Of six years from July 1, 1908. .
 Theron Upson of Berlin to be insur.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
DRAMATIC STANDARDS OF sUc-

DRAMATIC STANDARDS OF sUC- The truth is, our dramatists have long since forgotten that the English language is still the medium of the English drama, and that no branch of literary art is worth word of praise that wantorily divorces itself from lite rature, The foolish dramatist who was once loquacious concerning what he was pleased to call "the literary drama" condemned his own craft in 8 single phrase. No doubt, prosperity being es- sentiaI, the audiences of our theatres must share the blame with their favor ites. Too idle to listen to exquisite prose or splendid verse, they prefer the quick antics of comedians, and in their ear, as in MT. Pinero's, theatrical has far more splendid sound than "dramatic." To sum the matter up, that poets have failed upon the stage is no Compliment to the professional playWrights, who believe themselves the vessels of an esoteric inspiration. It merely means that literature and the drama travel by different roads, and they will continue to travel by those roads so long as the actor is master of the dramatist, so long as the merits of drama are judged by the standard of material prosperity. After all, to get your puppets on and off the stage is not the sole end of drama, and modesty might suggest that it is better to fall with Tennyson than to succeed with the gifted author who is at this moment en- gagged in whitewashing Julia.-Black- woods.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
F. H. & w. Co. ys. CITY.

In the superior court yesterday the case of the Fair Haven & Westville Co. against the city was to have come up for trial. Instead of a trial, how ever, an. agreement was reached be- tween the counsel interested, to sub init the case on briefs, the evidence in troduced in the former trial being used This is the appeal from the assessment laid on the road some time since for the West Chapel street pavement The city levied a tax on the road of sS6,000 under the act of 1895. This was ap- pealed and the superior court cut down the tax to $5,OOo. The city then went to the supreme court and a new trial was ordered. Two weeks have been given to fill the briefs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
pnit's 'rInenter.

There are but few evenings left in which one is enabled to witness the splendid performance of the prison scene from Faust at Poli's. The trio presenting this feature is composed of Miss Edith Decker, M. Xanten and Sig nor Abramoff. and they are the best in vaudeville. They give a brilliant pro- duction.
 The rest of the bill has good novelty acts, as well as comedy spread in a manner that makes good entertain ment.
 Prices: Evenings, 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons, 10 and 20 cents; ladies at matinees, 10 cents. ~
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
AMERIC4NGRAPHOPHONECO. IN
 56 CENT LAW SUIT.
Much Importance Attached to Outcome

Much Importance Attached to oaIcOme
 -.CoDsOIidated's AppsaI-cass of F. H
 & ". R. R. Co. vs. oity-oaher Legal
 Items.
 In the case of Frederick S. Wards appeal from probate, the supreme court yesterday afternoon rendered the fol- lowing decision: The superior courts decision ishereby set aside and the cause remanded with directions to re- verse the decree of the probate court
 The American Graphoplione company of Bridgeport is contesting suit brought by Herbert J. Bodine. in which he claims damages amounting to 56 cents. This suit, though for small amount, is an important one. as 1t in- wolves the question whether or not an employer can legally deduct from the pay of his employees the value of work damaged or spoiled by automatic ma chimes. The suit was tried before Jus tice M. J. Flanagan.
 The company has been accustomed to deducting the value of work spoiled from the pay of the operator of the machine. On March Herbert J. Bo- dine, who was an operator of an au- tomatic machine, applied to the office for his wages, which should have amounted to $1s25. When the pay was given to him 56 cents had been de- ducted.
 Upon inquiry he was informed that this was for work which had been spoiled on his machine.
 As the case affects about 700 em- ployes of the concern. the company de- cided to contest the case Decision was reserved.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
Next Weeks Bill.

An all-star aggregation is coming next week which will include the Will ton brothers, the world-famous comedy bar performers, with their sensational feats; Tivolo, the most novel ventrilo- quist, with his feats of ventriloquism; Henley and Lester, the Bison City quar- tette with their singing and comedian work; the Allisons, Willie Weston and Russell and Buckley.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
I'M COMMON PLEAS COURT.

Tn the court of common pleas yester- day was taken lip the case of Robert Monslzi of Ansonia, tried and convicted in Ansonia of allowing minors to loiter about his place. The trial here is on an appeal from the decision of the An- sonia coIirt,s t: Ri -,'
 The jury in the case of Robert Mon- sky, charged with violation of the liquor law, found him guilty and the judge fined him $2O. He has also got to pay the costs of the case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
DIR. BONDS CASE.

In the probate court yesterday morn- ing Dr. Elijah Bond was restored to his capacity" and is now legally free from the dictations of a conservator. The application was made a week ago. Drs. Kenna, Vishno and White testified that pr. Bond was capable, in their judgment, of managing his affairs.
 Dr. Bond was recently discharged from state prison, where he served a term for malpractice. Attorney Harry Asher was conservator over Dr. Bond while the physician was in prison.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
EASE AeAINsr CITY

Yesterday afternoon in the superior court was taken up the case of Mrs. Cora R. Madison vs. the city of New Haven. Mrs. Madison claims that she was injured the 10th of December last by falling on the sidewalk and sues the city for $5,OOO damages.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24

ance commissioner for the term of four years from July 1, 1903.
 In executive session of the senate the nomination of Mir. Upson was confirm ed without reference to committee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
CITY COURT CASES.

In the city court yesterday morning the case of Frank McGinn, the pro- prietor of the Aldrich house, arrested as a result of a liquor raid at his place, was continued, the new date for the trial being set for the 30th of this month.
 Peter Broth, held for an assault up-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
CoNsoLIDATED's APPEAL.

r In the superior court yesterday morn- ing was held hearing on the appeal of the Consolidated road from the sewer assessment for Union avenue laid by the city
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
SETTLED FOR S30n.

Judge Elmer of the superior court ratified judgment by agreement, for $500, in the case of Pasquale Durso vs. Maria De Rosa, yesterday morning. Durso sued for $1,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Hyperion Theater.

THE BEN HUR PERFORMANCES.
 There remain but a few more per- formances of that most gorgeous of spectacular productions, Ben Hur. The sale of seats has been more than phenomenal. Performance after per- formance has seen the Hyperion pack ed to the doors.
 The magnificence of the stage settings are so well known as to need no further comment. The audience goes well-nigh crazy with enthusiasm over the nerve thrilling chariot race. It is easily the most stupendous and startling stage effect ever produced in theater.
 Though the sale of seats has been record d-breaker, there are some choice ones left which will not last long, and those wishing desirable ones had best apply at once, as the rush is continuing and will continue to the very last per- formance.
 The special train service from the outside towns, which has been put on this week, has brought thousands to witness the performances. It is surprising that such tremend- ous production could be offered the pub lie at such moderate prices. It is urged again that people be in their seats promptly at and o'clock. The Sat urday performances will probably eclipse the previous daily records owing to it's popularity as a "theater day" The music is exquisite in it's sympathy and color, following the action in per- feet accord.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-24
TICKETS FOR YALE DRAMATICs.

Will Go on Sale at O'Clock This Morn Y l ing.
 At o'clock this morning at the box