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tatoes and turnips, whereupon, as usu- al there was an immediate rush for the spoil by all the pigs in sight Dur ing the gobbling-up process rather large porker gave offense to two small CT ones, and as soon as the eatables were disposed of the two little pigs lit into" the larger one with .mgnt and main The larger pig made tmngs somewhat interesting for the smaller ones. and finally one of the little plgs grew weary and, leaving the scene Of battle, where he lay down to rest ana cool off In the meantime the other small pig continued the fight untll, about ten minutes later, his compan- ionship. feeling refreshed, came to ms relief, pitching into the larger pig Wltn vim and vigor while his comrade, oy this time pretty well worn out ana ex- hausted, left off fighting, and, as though having got pointer from his friend, turned and trotted away in bee line for the wallow. ts.
 The loungers about the suburban store noticed this seemingly unequal contest, and were wondering whether or not Little Pig No. 2, who had just then retired to the wallow, would re- turn to his companions assistance af- ter refreshing himself a bit in the wal low as Little Pig No. had done for him. They did not have to wait very | long. In about twelve minutes NO. 7 | arose from the mire, marched up to l where the large pig was walloptng No. 1 1. and bounced upon him with de- gree of vigor little. short of astonishing, as No. trotted back to the wallow to cool off and recuperate.
 | According to those who saw the
 "scrap," it was the most remarkable case of rog sagacity they ever wit messed, and before the fight ended 1T 1 the utter rout of the larger pig by the two smaller ones. nearly every mar and boy in the suburb had gathered te ook on. The two small porkers no
 only showed good foresight in takins it's turn about in their fight with tht
 larger animal, but they readily real ized the value of short shifts. As thu fight progressed the intervals of res taken by each of the two small pig
 grew shorter and shorter, but at m
 time during the "scrap" did either 0
 the two sfall pigs attempt to leave be
 fore he was relieved. They kept tn
 large porker busy every moment of hi
 time, and after about twenty round
 defeated and drove him away. hTe , the two little pigs lay down in tn
 mud, side by side, and took what tn
 country newspapers call "a much need
 ed est"-Washington Post.
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LADY AUDLEY's SECRET"

Excellently Produced at the Grand
 Last Night.
 One of the strongest plays of the year "Lady Audley's Secret was presented at the Grand opera house last night by that very splendid and well known actress, Miss Lavinia. shannon and her very excellent supporting company. Miss Shannon assumed the very exact ing and difficult role of Lady Audley, and in this gave one of the finest pieces of character acting seem here for some time. She was exceptionally good in the tabIeau where she is openly accused ot having murdered George Tallboys and in the closing scene where, after having become violently insane, acknowledges the truth of the accusation and dies in the arms of the man whom she is said to have killed.
 The entire supporting company IS one Of rare excellence. but the more espec- ially is Walker Dennett as Robert Aud ley, Hudson Liston as Sir Michael Aud ley and Giles ShineNa as Luke Marks.
 The story is intensely interesting and there are numerous dramatic situations which afford abundant opportunity for the display Of the splendid ability of the company and brings forth salvos or applause from the audience. There IS lighter vein to the piece in the love making of an English lord and the daughter of Sir Michael Audley.
 I,ady Audley's Secret will be re- peated at the Grand tonight and to- | morrow night with Wednesday matI- nee.
 Lady Audley's Secret" as presented by Lavinia Shannon was originally dramatized from Miss M, B. Braddon's story of that name by John Brougham George TalIboys had left England or account of his father disowning him fol his marriage to the daughter Of an in digent officer in his regiment. On ar irving in England Talboys discovers that his wife had died some time pre- vious and is so overcome by his calami
 ty that in company with his friend Robert Audley, spends the following 1 year in St. Petersburg. His uncle. Sl
 Michael Audley, having in the interim married a young and charming wife Shortly after meeting between Georg lTalboys and Ladv Audley takes plac in the Lime-tree Walk at Audley cour and Talboys discovers that Lady Aud | ley is cone nther than his wife. wh has evidently married Sir Michael fo
 the many advantages his wealth an \ position afford. Tn 8 struggle ,Talboy I either accidentally falls or is purposel pushed into an old unused well on tn I.imetree Walk. He disappears, as
 were, in the bottomless pit, and Lad Audley resumes her daily life at cour
 George TaIboys, however, is rescued b
 Luke Marks. Robert Audley institute
 g. search for his missing friend, and ir
 cidentally discovers that his aun
 Lady Audley. is carrying on core spondence with Luke Marks, and is le to believe that both are in some wa connected with the disappearance George Talboys.
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TROUBLE OVER CATS.
pr. Robert E. Gibbons Tried to Drowr

pr, Robert E. Gibbons Tried to Drown
 Some in Garbage Barrel.
 Loud cat calls were heard coming from the city attorneys office about 7:o o'clock last evening. The noise was pro- ceeding from the throat Of little nalt drowned kitten. Dr. Robert E. Glnpons, owner of the Gibbons Sarvine Co.,, of lSl Meadow street. was the cause Of the trouble. His cat had litter of kittens yesterday afternoon and about six o'clack he threw them in the garbage barrel. He then threw two pails Of wa ter on top of them and stirred them up with a stick. after which he left them. All died but one. which the water III some way did not reach. Its cries call ed the neighbors out a and Paroiman streit was summoned Before his ar rival Charles E. Fahy, who lives next door at 175 Meadow street. climbed the fence and pulled the hale dead kitten out. Patrolman Streit took pr. Glppons to the city attornev's office. ana MT. Fahy followed with he kitten wrapped up in a piece of newspaper. Dr. Gln- hons told the attorney that he thought that there was enough water in the can to drown them, and so he had left them In it. All the time the rights of the case were being heard the kitten was hoWl- ing as loudly as possible. Finally the attorney could stand it no longer, so he told the doctor that if he would take the kitten and make a. sure job or 1t as
 quickly as possible. he could go. The
 offer was accepted, and peace once more
 prevailed in tl.e halls of justice.
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THE LATE CARLOS FRENCH.

At a meeting of the directors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company the following tribute fo the etlate Hon. Carlos French was adopted:
 Carlos French died at his home in Seymour, Connecticut, on Tuesday, the fourteenth day of April, 1903, in the sixty-eighth year of his age.
 Endowed with mechanical skill, in yentive talents, business ability and great energy, he attained positions of influence and responsibility in local manufacturing companies and did much towards making his native town a man. ufacturing center. As public-spirlted citizen he contributed literally towards beneficent objects, and on several occa- sions accepted elections by his fellow citizens to represent them in the gen. eral assembly of Connecticut and Tn the congress of the United States En- ergetic and successful as a business man, conscientious and respected as citizen, staunch and faithful as a friend, modest, unassumfng and unos- tentatious in the habit, of his life and speech, and upright in his every action, the grave closes over a man who was highly esteemed by all who knew him. regardless of creed or party, and whose death is sincerely mourned by his fel- low-directors on this board, where he faithfully served during the last ter years of his life.
 Voted-That the above minute be en- tered upon the records of this company and copy sent to the family of tht decedent. ...,
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KING DODO."
Tuneful Opera Presented at the Hy- perion,

Tuneful Opera Presented at the Hy-
 perion.
 'King Dodo." the enw comic opera, delighted a large audience at the Fly perion last night and it is very credit able and acceptable successor of the several very successful and catchy operas which have been presented this season. It is built along original lines and this presents opportunities for the introduction of the bright and catchy music, beautiful choruses, ensembles and dances, such as are necessary for a successful comedy opera. The music is by Gustav Luders. who has a reputa- ton in the musical line which guaran- tees something which is sure to be tune ful and pretty They are good lines to the meaningless plot. and the fun is I fast, furious and infectious when deliv- cred by the very clever comedians as- sisted by the entire company. | The scenes are laid in Dodo Land and l Spoooiu Land and the stage settings are magnificent. and the costumes of l the finest os the year.
 | King Dodo will be repeated at the Fly perion this evening.
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MONTHLY CROP REPORT.
Average conditien of Winter Wheat Below That of Last Year.

Washington, May 1.-The monthly crop bulletin, issued to-day, is as fol- lows:
 Returns to the statistician of the de- partment of agriculture, made up 10 May 1, show the area in winter wheat under cultivation on that date to have been about 8, ,107, 900 acres. This is 964,- 900 acres, or 2.8 per cent, less than the area sown last fall, and 4,525,eO acres. or 15.S per cent, in excess of the area Of winter wheat harvested last year. The average condition on May i was 92.6, against a condition of 97.3 for the total area sown reported on April l, 19oS, ana S2.5, the mean of the averages or the last ten years.
 While there has manifestly been some deterioration of condition during the month, special field agents dispatched to the principal winter wheat states on the occurrence of the frost of April 50 and May 1 report the wheat crop as practically uninjured by the cold snap
 The average condition of winter rye on May 1 was 93.3, as compared with 97.9 on April 1, 1903, and S8.4, for the last ten years.
 The average condition of meadow moving lands on May 1 was BPS against S6.6 on May 1, 1902, and BOA, the mean of the May averages of the last ten years.
 The average condition of spring pas lures on May 1 was 92, against SS9, the mean of the May averages for the last ten years.
 The conditions that, in all but few states, have been favorable to meadow moving lands and spring pastures have, with almost equal uniformity been unfavorable to spring blowing and the proportion, 57.9 per cent, Of th' amount reported as contemplated, tha was actually done up to May was tn lowest, with one exception, in twent! years.
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THE FRENCH GIRLS SKIRT.

Inherent grace is no greater n French girls than in American girls" said Mime. Baker at the national con- vention of Dressmakers. But in the dainty art of carrying their skirts in their hands while taking the air of the boulevards, French girls are incompar- ably superior to theirAmerican cousins. The secret is that the French maid s petticoat is made to clear the ground, while the Americans drop skirt is as long as the outer garment. The Am erican must lift both skirts to prevent their trailing in the dirt of the streets She grasps a great bundle of unweildy cloth, so heavy and clumsy that almost invariably she pulls it around in a way that plays havoc with the effectiveness of her gown. The French demoiselle has only the outer skirt. to care for Chicago Record Herald. s'.
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 1o:0S to Guilfordl. 11:0s, s11:$5s tparior car. llmitedl. s2:47, BOO, s4:05, s4:55, 5:l5, e:16 lto .Saybrook Junction), s6:55. 11:30 (GniI- ford Accommodation D. m. Sundays s2:20 42:30 a. m., sl2:05, .2:47, 4:55. ;55 p. nl AIR LINE-N0RTHAMPTO DIVISION.
 For Middietown, Willimantic, etc. :S5 2; m., l2:55, 8;00 p. n. sunday :15 p. n. Connecting at Middletown with the Valley l branch and at Willimantic with Eastern district and c. '; R. H.; at Turneryille with l For ShelbuTne Falls, Turner's Falls,3 Will I liamsburg. Holyoke, New Hartford and in- termediate stations-7:50 a. m. and 400 p. m. For Westville and intermediate stations. 5:57 ?. m.
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 For Derby and Ansonia-6 :05, 7:10, 500 9:33, 9:45 a. m., 12:17 noon, 1:10, 2:S0, 3 :5i lDerhy Junction., 4:40, 5:22, 6:55, TAO I 1o;o0, 11;30 p. m. Sundays-S:o5 a. m., S:S0 1 For Waferbury-6: 6:10, ZIG. 800, s:45 a T m, 12:17. 2::30, :25, TAO, 1l:30 p. fn. Sun q days-8:25 a. m.. :35 D. m. .
 For Winsted-7;10, s:45 a. m, 2:so, 7:4
 For Albany, Buffalo, Detroit, Cincinnati
 St. Louis, Chicago and the West via Stat
 For Litchfeid and points on Litchnei1
 brancch--9:sa 2. m. and BUT ?. n. via Derb. #I Junction.
 aExpress Trains xLocal Express x e. T. HAMPSTEAD.
 General Passenger Agent.
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Starn New Haven Transportation Lins

Daily, Except Saturday.
 Steamer John H. Starin Capt McAllis- ter) leaves New Haven from Starin's Pier, foot of Brown Street, at 10:15 D. m, Sun days Tuesdays and Thursdays. Steamer and Fridays. Steamers leave Pier, 13, North River, N. Y, at 9 p. m. daily except Sat 5urday), Fare, 75 cents. Excursion tickets, room for sale at j. E. Judsons, S57 Chapel St, Peck & Bishops, 7O3 Chapel st. Free stage leaves depot on arrival of Hartford train and corner of Church and Chapel sts. every half honr. commencing S:30 D. n. X Through freight rates given and bilsof lad Ing issued to points west, south and south west. Order your freight via Starin Line.
 aC H. FISHER. Gen'l Freight Agent
 Office, 150 Orange Street.
 F. J. GREGORY, Agent. Starin Pier
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WALLINGFORDs

A special borough meeting will be held in the town hall this evening to discuss important questions regarding the water supply and privileges and to take such action as may be determined upon in connection with the same. A full attendance is desired, as all the taxpayers are interested in the impor- tant matter.
 Yesterdays recorded real estate transfer was: Elizabeth F. Strauss and husband to Nellie F. Leonard, 1O9x131 feet and three dwelling houses on Meadow street.
 The cast for the plays to be given at North Haven by the Wallingford Grange Dramatic club this evening will be as follows:
 E For the play Frank Glynn's Wife" Frank Glynn. w. Brookes Mrs. Frank Glynn. .Dr. Carrie North Stella Flynn Miss Jessie Wooding Gertis. s.................. Mrs. c. O. Young Mrs. Glynn. Mrs. o. Rowe Nora. Mrs. F. s. Andrews E. Asbury. ...................A. A. G. Prisk For "Burglars:"
 Josiah Green. ...R. II. stone Mrs. Josiah Green. Mrs. R. H. Stone ! Kittie. Miss Lila B. Hall Toby. ....................L. H. Francis Character song-"O. P. R. A."-Mrs. F. l S. Andrews, Mrs. L. H. Francis, H. $. I Kirtland, Franklin Hill. 1 The borough road committee was out yesterday morning looking over Main street and it has decided to have the macadamizing of North Main street, from Christian street to High street, and the grading from High street to the cemetery done by contract. The bor- ough will begin work to-day grading South Main street, from Prince street south.
 Major William R. Hamilton, Artillery Corps, U. S. A., will inspect Company K on Tuesday evening, May 19, at 7:Su o'clock.
 It is expected that the new addition to the Masonic home will be completed in about three weeks. s-t..-. | Unclaimed letters in the postott1ce yesterday morning were for Richaro
 Bishop, G. =, Cawthron and John Nc
 Partland,
 The household goods or G. A. Glahr arrived here from Forestville early las'
 evening. He will reside on the corner of Orchard and Church streets.
 It is thought that Street Williams has
 two fractured ribs, the result of the fal
 from a load of wood last week.
 Reserved seats for Uncle Toms
 Cabin" are now on sale at Pixley's.
 The engagement is announced of J . oscar Bailey and Miss Lena H, schef
 fer, daughter of William scheffer'
 Rev. James A. Clarke left here yes l. Eterday morning for Rochester, N. r., t' attend the college reunion. Next weei : he will attend the Baptist May ami yersaries to be held in Buffalo.
 The Young Mems T. A. B. and l. |. society has decided to give an eight days fair beginning November 6.
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LEOPARDS IN HARNESS.

Leopards have been used with good results for hauling light cannon In sev- eral recent African campaigns. For all hauling purposes they are said to rival the famous army mule for patience and all around utility. The leopard was first introduced for draught work in Upogoto, in German East Africa, but they have proved so valuable that their use is likely to spread widely. A single able bodied leopard, properly broken, it is said, will haul an ordinary moun- tain field piece, or similar weight of ammunition or provisions for cam paign. They are not particular about their food and will work all day with
 but one meal In the jungle marches this is, of course, a great advantage.
 The leopards are broken to harness when very young. The difficulties ot
 tanning a full grown leopard to such
 work are too great to make them of
 any practical value. The leopard cubs are usually broken by natives. After a
 few months work in harness they be- come remarkably docile, minding the rein and starting or stopping at the word of command. They are usually
 hitched up in a simple leather harness l and do not carry bit, but tight bane about the mouth enables one to guide | them readily. They are sold to th' soldiers for money or in exchange fol l clothing, beads, glass or similar trities Properly harnessed, it is said that l leopard could no more run away thai | he could change his spots.-Baltimor | American.
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BABIES. ON FIRE With Itching, Burning, SeaIy HuHnOurs
 Find Instant Relief and
 Speedy Cure In CutieuIa Soap and Guticura .. Ointment . When All Other Remedies and
 the Best Physicians Fail.

Instant relief and refreshing sleep for skin-tortured babies, and rest for tired, fretted mothers, in warm baths with Cuticura Soap and gentle anointinSs with Cuticura Ointment, the great skin cure, and purest of emollients, to be followed in severe cases by mild doses of Cuticura Resolvent. This is the purest, sweetest, most speedy, perma- 1lcnt and economical treatment for tor turing, disflguring, itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, crusted and pimply skin and scalp humours, ecZemas, rashes and irritations, with loss of hair, of infants and children, as well as adults, and is sure to succeed when all other remedies and physicians fail.
 Millions of the worlds best people now use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment, for preserving, purifying and beautifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff, and the stopping of fall ing hair, for softening, whitening and soothing red, rough and sore hands. as well as for all the purposes of the toilet, bath and nursery. Thousands of women recommend Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment the great skin cure, for annoying irritations, chafings and weaknesses, or too free or offensive precipitation, for ulcer ative conditions, and for. many sana' tive, antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves. Il g5
 Sold throughout, the world. cuticurs Res9lveny soc Si form of Chocolate Coated Pills 25c per vial of 6 Omt mcnt 50c. Soap. 25c. Depots. London Shsrerhcns sa Pars Rue s la fs,, hessn se ropneUs @ 's
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RuSSelI InOlllDSOil,
 Ensign and Acting Adjutant.
HAS NEW HAVEN RELATIVES.
Official:

John Kelley Now Lies in Precarious
 Condition as Result of Fall.
 John Kelley, brass moulder belong ing to Union No. 21s of Bridgeport, was discovered in an unconscious condition Sunday morning at 2:SO o'clock, under the Ann street bridge in South Nor walk.
 Not being familiar with the bridges and tracks he undoubtedly fell off the stone steps at the end of the bridge at Ann street, a distance of twelve feet, striking on his head on the hard r1acadam road. In the mans pocket was the, due book of the Bridgeport Brass Moulders' union. This book also contained a card which bore the name of William c. Hall, New Haven, Conn.
 It was learned that Kelley has a sister, Mrs. Fred Savage, living at l6S Congress avenue. New Haven. MT. Kelleys condition is very serious, with the chances against his recovery.
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44 |. 4&5ssg sg7s5 4 5- ! TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS-
 SHOWERS FOR NEW HAVEN. COUNTYt
 I hereby apply for a license to sell spirit uous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider at 299 Blatchlay Avenue, Town of New Haven. My place of business is not located within 200 feet in q direct line of a church edifce, or public school-house, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office. public library or cemetery. 4.S < A. D.. 1903.
 We, the undersigned, electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the Town of New Haven, hereby endorse the application of the above named for such license.
 Dated at New Haven, this 4th day or May, . = JOHN E. McPARTLAND. gs T. ". B0HAN. f $4 . ANDREW McPARTLAND,3 e ~q. E THOS. HARkIN, JAMES F. POOLE.
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