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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
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 ma aOk S, BOSTON via Hartford and wllIi. FOR BOSTON via New London and Pro. IYidence-s2:20 2:55. *11:3s, lparior car iimited5 iiite a :2.47 1 'izeS .4S Ss RaTlOr car sundays-.2:2o, .2:5S a. m., .12:O5. s2:47. s4:65. s6:55 D. m. FOR BOSTON yia Springfield 2 .l:15. s1 i;Vo 6. m., 1:45, t5:52 ?. n. Sundays HARTaFio5Rii,D i # 5ii, ijf7 pHTiRsI0N. E; ON
 FOR MERIDEN. NEW BRITAIN, HART F9RD F.g5D AND SPRINGFIELD-.1 :15a. 6:i0, sMhlte Mountains, sI1:O5 a.. m., 12:10, EiSao. Ei;aao. 2;S5. s3:55 Ito Hartford), 410, 5:05. Bar sls Hsrforl o lH1rtferd 5o Its sGo 9iountainsl, 11:a1 (to Meridenl, D. m. Sun 2 nays-'al ns 10 a. m., 12:10. s5:52, s7:00, SIPS SHORE LINE DIVISION.
 2. .5. For New London, etc-s2:20, 2:55, FAT, Poo, II ;05, ll;33, (parlof car limited) a, IT., 1,, ;:no, l:OO Saturdays only to Saybro0k saae9 s1 ;3S ipaTlor car limitedl. s2:41 BOO, 6;l5, s6:55. 9:10 (Gullford accommodationj ?; m: Sundays-+2:20, s2:55, S:52 Q. m. ..l2;0o. s2:47, 4:55. 6:55 D. m.
 AK REORGANIZATION DIVISION. For Middletown, Wiliimantic, etc.-7:S5 q. m, l2:05, 500 D. m. Sundays-7:20 D. m. For Shelburne Falls, Turner's Fails, Wil- iamsburg, Holyoke. and intermediate sta- at,l iions-1 ;50 a. m. and 400 D. m. For Vest neld and Intermediate stations, 5:57 p. m For Farmingt0n, New Hartford and points tnls side-7 :50 a. m., 12:04, 400, 5:57 D. m. -afor TOT Waterbury, via Cheshire, S;43 a. m., l2:lS, 2:30. 5:10. 6:55 ?. m. Sundays-0 .. BERKSHIRE DIVISION.
 b0r Derby and Ansonia-6:05, THO, 800. s:SS, 9:40 q. m., 12:i7 noon, 1 10, 2:30 4:40. o;2Z, 6:15, TAO, 1900, 11:30 D. m. Sundays -S:25 q. m. 12:17, 3:30, 6:35, S:45 D. m. For Waterbury-6:05, THO 500, A:45 a. m., 12:l7, 2:30, 5:22, TAO, 11:30 D. m. Sun- dags-S:25 a. m., 12:17. 6:3J. 8:45 p. m.
 For Winsted-7:10, 9:45 a. m., 2:30, TAO ?. m. Sundays-8:25 a. m.. 6:35 D. m.
 For Danbury, Pittsfeld and intermediate points-6;0o 2. m via Bridgeport, ..9:3s a. my 3:s7. 5:00 p. m. lto New AllIford). Suns dSys-6:00 D. m. to New Milford ss For LItchheld and points on Litchfeid Junction. X
 Express Trains. xLocal Express
 aDoes not connect for New Britain.
 c. T. HEMPSTEAD,
 General Passenger Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17

The marriage of John Mccarthy and Miss Margaret N. Breen of this city was solemnized yesterday morning at St. Marys R. c. church. The bride was charmingly attlred in travelling suit of tan. The maid of honor was Miss Nellie Breen of Hartford, sister of the bride. The best man was J. Malone of this city. The young couple left for Niagara Falls and other places. MT. and Mrs. Mccarthy will be at home to their many friends the third Wednes- day in October at AZ Chapel street.
 In the presence of great many friends, last evening at o'clock, oc- cured the marriage of Miss Alice Pey- son, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward Peyson Judd, and Edward Lewis Dur fee, Yale 96, of New York. The Wed- ding took place at the Church of the Redeemer, the officiating clergyman be- ing the Rev. pr. Watson Lyman Phil lips, assisted by Dr. William Hesse, Yale '96. The bride had one attendant, maid of honor, Miss Mabel L. Brad ley, daughter of General Bradley of York street. Her gown was white point de esprit, over taffeta, trimmed with narrow ribbons and lace. She carried a large arm bouquet of pink bridesmaid roses. MT. Durfee had for his best man and ushers, his friends and classmates, the former George s. Buck, the latter Lewis R. Conklin of New York, Charles w. Birely of this city, Robert Woods Chandler. Yale 1901. and Dr. Herbert B. Gregory. William Woods Chandler presided at the organ, playing very fine programme during the bridal ser- vices. The bride was given in mar- riage by her father, and her gown was of white nuns yelling with a hand some point lace collar. Her veil, which fell to the edge of the long train was caught up with orange blossoms. She carried a large shower bouquet of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
NOTABLE GATHERING or OLD
 MEN.

Patriarchs Whose Ages Aggregate
 3,e07 Years.
 Bristol, Sept. 15.-Some years before his death. Cad Norton. of CompouIice, invited all the old men in this vicinity who had reached the age of seventy-five years to take dinner with him. From that incident grew the Old Mems club which yearly meets at the lake as guests of Messrs. Pierce and Norton. Monday forty-iye men were present to enjoy the sheep roast. Silas BurwelI person present. The combined ages ot the old gentlemen was 3,6O7 years. At the business meeting officers were elect ed as follows:
 observation-disclosures Corbin, PIainville.
 Vice-Presidents. Judge Roswell At kins, Bristol; John c. Norton, Plain- vile; c. w. Hall, Southington. Secretary and treasurer, David Birge, Bristol
 year: Henry Allen, Thomas Norton, Ira N. Bevans, Ransom Barnes, Daniel Pratt, David Pratt, Roswell Pond. Mar tin Neal, Alvah Bristol.
 Those present at the dinner were: Bristol-Amos Parsons, S2: Henry s. Avery. n; William Gaylord, S4; Jerry Holt, 7s; Elias Burwell, 92; Christian Congleman, 76; Julius E. Pierce, 7S; Alonzo Rood, IT; William Peckham, 79; w. H. Nettleton, 7s; David Birge, 79; J. c. Barthe, 7S; Lorenz Schubert, 81; Judge R. A. Atkins, IT; A. L. Atwood, s7; Elijah Manross, IT; Seth Greens. S2; F. B. Wakefield. S2.
 Plainville-C. ". Hall, IT; Dexter All bee, 72; Bradley Miles, 90; Hezekiah Tillotson, 80; Charles Thompson, S3; R. w. Lawrence. 75; D. c. Potter, S4; w. A. Gregory, .S2; George w. Eaton, 79; Lucius Cook; s1; W. R. Reynolds, S2; F. s. Hart, IT; John c. Norton, IS; J. W. Hemingway, S2; Andrus Corbin, 80.
 southington A. F. Barnes. 7S; l.. H. Frost, IT; Levi c. Neale, 84; Joseph Goonan, 7S; Justin Skinner, 75; c. W. Hall, 80; Bennett Lewis, 80; FEE. E.. Evans, 80; w. D. Hatch, 80; Nelson Moore, 80.
 Burling Loren Bunnell, 85.
 West Haven William Baldwin, S0
 Six new members were elected
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-ty. They will all be put in place again this morning and be ready for the many hundreds who are expected to be pres ent. Governor Chamberlain has signi- fled his intention, and also N. D. sperry, to be present to-day. as the guests of the Orange Agricultural society.
 In the races yesterday in the D. w. Baldwin harness trot F. F. Potter won first money. with Glen Belle, in three straight.
 One oe the special features of to-day and to-morrow will be the floral parade which will be one of the most beautiful exhibits ever witnessed.
 "a guide none of the articles were dam- aged in the tents by the storm. The tents were all lowered and many
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
ORDER OF NOTICE

ORDER OF NOTICE THE MADISON MUTUAL FIRE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY svs. JESSIE w. WOOD ARD.
 State of Connecticut. New Haven Cty, ss. State of Connecticut. New Haven County, ss.
 New Haven, September Q, A. D. 1903. Upon the complaint of the Madison Mu- thai Fire Insurance Company praying for reasons therein set forth for judgment Of foreclosure of certain mortgage therein described, now pending before the Superior Court in aud for the New Haven County, to be held on the first Tuesday of October, A D. 1908, it appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the said defendant has gone to parts unknown: therefore.
 ORDERED, That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order In the Morning Journal and Courier, newspaper printed in New Ha- ven, in said County. once week, three weeks successiyely, commencing on or be- fore the 10th day of September, A. D. 1903.
 JOHN. GuRRIER GALLAGHER.
 County. flaw 3t
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court, -.l s.4 .. September 15 19O3

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court EsTATE OF FREDERICK D. SCHLACH-
 TER, late of New York. N. r., owning
 property in said District. deceased.
 An instrument in writing, purporting to be n duly authenticated and exempiIfled copy of the last will and testament of said deceased, with the proceedings of the Sur rogate Court for the County and State of New York, proving and establishing the same, having been presented in Court, and Maria l.. Schlachter of Orange, Conn.,, lay- ing made written application praying that the same may be filed and recorded, and that letters testamentary may be granted, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the 18th day of September, 1903, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times. in . newspaper having a circulation In said District. ,~ - ! By order of Court, E . JAMES KINGSLEY BLAKE.
 CLARK, HALL, & PECK. .. Attorneys at Law. s, ,, 152 Orange street, New Haven,
 s16S Attorneys for the Executors, .
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17

Lovely Waistinss And And Autumn FlanneletteS
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One can scarcely know how to give any idea of the new Mercerized Wastings You've just got to see them that's a It doesn't possible to get such exquisite effects in cottons and above all it's sacri lege almostto call them cottons.
 There's all black and that's you know, getting ef fecve alblack pattern in stuffs and awhe black and white together in stunning combinations; the cham payne coor Scotch Plaid truly charming in coorng and so could go talking about these mercerzed things h defnately and not exhaust the subject. % .1.- s..s ss Only Scots, 5ecs and 69cts Yard
 Some exclusive things here that can't repeat says the buyer. e<
 The new Chevios for shrngs and waistngs have just Half hundred new colorings at least. They're i'm mensey looking and suggest everything that's clean and light dust proof and comfortable for those who like Wash Shirt Waists all the year round, 25cts Yard
 New Fanneees again, nice for house dresses, wrappers and the like. Light and dark colors, 10cts Yard
 And fresh shipment of the 36 h. wide Arnold Flanneees especially nice for kimonas They made such pretty Persian patterns and polka dot coorngs and that's high praise for Arnold Eannelettes are famous, 15cts Yard
 You'll like these Cotton Scotch Pads for chdrens dress es They've made them than like the wool suffs than ever 127acts and 15cts Yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
THE ORANGE FAIR.
Large Crowd fn Attendanoe.-Exhibi Srfondid.

Large Crowd in Exh ibits Splendid. ., ..>
 The Orange fair opened yesterday in a blaze of glory and even though there was a terrific storm in the afternoon. which visited the ground, very little damage resulted. The show this year is one of the most complete of any yet held and it gives promise of being one of the best attended. The displays of live stock, poultry, vegetables and other things are complete in every detail and were much enjoyed by all present yes- terday.
 With the exDerience of past years as articles were hurried to a place of safe-
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Tray Cloths. -

Have been 25ct and 29c. Some of them a little soiled but most Of them perfect.
 Hemstitched Tray Cloths and others needing hemming.
 Thursday le Gents
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT LINE ] New York, the South and Vest.

Steamer RICHARD PECK in commission.
 FROM NEW HAVEN Steamer leaves 2:l5 I. m. daily except Mondays, due New York 7;15 .. n. Passengers are privileged 10 board steamer at any time after 1000 D. m. t.y
 FROM NEW YORK-Steamer leaves 400 ?. m. daily except Sunday, due New Haven 800 D. n.
 Steamer arrives at and departs from Belle Dock, New Haven, and Pier 4O.s N R.. foot of Clarkson street, New York.
 For tickets and staterooms apply at the office on Belle Dock, also at Bishop & Co, 703-5 Chapel street. or at Purser's office on steamer, W. p. Morgan, agent, Belle Dock. New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
Table DamasK.

Good Loom Damask. A pure linen Damask with vari- ety enough in patterns here to choose from to please the most critical among you,
 Thursday 4scts Yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
From the House-furnishing store---A Hint;
The Picture Gallery.

You'll find it more interest ing in the Picture gallery than ever. Hundreds of new Pic lures are in. For a Thursday special; pretty new Artotypes in gilt and Flemish oak frames size 12xl5, Thursday 3scts
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court, fa5 SeDtnlnbsr 1s 1g02

District or New Haven, SS. IsCDate Court,
 September Ii, 1903 ESTATE OF WILLIAM DAGGETT, late of
 Indianapolis, Indiana, owning property in said District, deceased.
 An instrument ill writing, purporting to be an exemplified copy of the last will and testament of said deceased, having been presented in Court, and Cornelia o. Dag gett of Indianapolis, Ind, having made written application praying that the same may be filed and recorded, and that letters of administration, c. |, a., may be grant ed, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District. on the 18th the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested In said estate, by publishing this order three times in n newspaper having circulation in said Dis
 ' LIVINGSTON W. cLEAvELAND,
 s15 St Judge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
Chronic Constipation Cured.

The most important discovery of recent years is the positive remedy for constipation. Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu- inc tablets stamped c. C. C. Never sold in bulk. Druggists, roc.-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
White Stuffs. .

Take any piece of our best 25ct Madras and Cheviot in cluding the heaviest and the lightest weight and in lots and lots of pretty designs;
 Take any of them for 1sc I'd White Goods Section.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
In The New Basement On Thursday.

There are four stairways to the new basement--
 Two from the Chapel Street entrances one each
 in the East and West Store, one from the Grepson
 Street door and one byWay of Center Street. And we've had hundreds of nice comments on the way it's all arranged And in spite of this desperately hot weather we've had magnfcently responsive Intro ductory Sale which goes Thursday for the benefit of those who couldn't come before. Don't Miss THESE Bargains; Cut Glass Tumbers, Colonial stye always sold for s25o doZen Dc Each. Only one dozen to each purchaser Sterling silver opcu glass Salt and Peppers soc value 25c Very thin Porcelain Dinner Sets of 2 pieces in green and myrtle decoration, usually SIP. Thursday ony S7.75 Some beautiful pieces of Fine French China left in this sam pie sale of Lemoge ware. Get them for Christmas and Wedding gifts.
 From the House-furnishing Store---A Hint; Wood Chopping Bowls, Sets.
 Retinned Water Dippers, with long handles, Acts.
 Q Steel Enameed Sauce Pans and Preserving Kettles 25cts Asbestos Stove Mats, tin bound with ring for 5cts Handmade Willow Clothes Baskets, good size, 3scts Steel Knives and Forks with coco boa handles Der set of six knives and six forks for 36cts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
Starin's New Haven Line.

Daily, Except Saturday,.
 Steamer John H, Starin (Cant McAllIs. ter) leaves New Haven from Sfarin's Pier foot 1 of m Brown Street, at 10:15 p. m. Sum Erastus Corning Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Steamers leave Pier, lS, North River, N; Y, at p. m. daily except Sat urday), Fare. 70 cents. Excursion tickets. -oom for sale Tt ]. B. Judson's s, S67 Chapel st., Peck $ Bishops. 703 Chapel st. Free stage leaves depot on arrival of Hartford train and corner of Church and Chapel sts every half h0ur. commencing S:30 p m. Through freight rates given and bills Of lad. ing issued to points west south and south. c. H. FISHER. Gen'i Freight if Agent A 1dHs-
 Office, 150 Orange Street.
 F. !. GREGORY. Agent. Starin Pier.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-17
COMPRESSED AIR Carpet Cleaning Works, No. lO6 Court Street.

Carpets called for and delivered.
 Carpets cleaned and laid, also made over: in fact, everything done in the Carpet line. All work satisfactorily and promptly done Telephone call. 1922. Give us call.
 mylO VIM. E. KNAPP & co. a.
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A new Zebeline, ss inches. aIl-wool goods, soft, like camels hair with its white hair-like coating. Handsome shades of brown, green grey, old blue and OK ford. Scots a Yard
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54 Inch Aii-wool Ban nockburn suiting, Scotch effects of course, and quite new for tailor gowns; green, ,navy.grey and oxford,
 Thursday sects Yard
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An effective Scotch mixture, a sort Of black check and flake on an oxford ground, a hard twisted stuff, extreme ly stylish, ,goes with this ;. <. Scots a Yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-01
TIMELY TOPICS

Mailhiot will open his new store next week Saturday. Souvenir given to every purchaser.
 The Public market is selling chickens at 1Oc a lb.
 Dodge, the shoe man, quotes some prices on July shoes which are worth looking up.
 The Gaffney Jewelry Co sells the eel ebrated Elgin watches.
 John J. Sheehan has q few bright ideas in his ad to-day. Look them up. He sells the best there is.
 I. Chase has a nice line of mourning goods. Those in need of such goods should examine his stock.
 The United Gas Improvement Go says a gas range is the only thing for cooking in this warm weather.
 The Miller & Peck Co.'S store Is filled with bargains for Saturday night shop pers. See those 75c wrappers for soc.
 The Curran Dry Goods Go. will save you money if you will do your shopping at the big store.
 The Upson, Singleton X Go advises all in want of clothing to see their stock before buying.
 Mrs Margaret Briclaley of Wall ave- nue with her daughter Margaret and son John will leave Monday for the Catskills.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland will sell the best perfumes tonight at 1ec an ounce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-01
1, THE DAILY STATEMENT.
President Mahon May Make Another
 Trip to This City.

Trip to This City.
 The strikers executive committee is- sued the following statement this af- ternoon:
 "Twenty-nine weeks ago tonight we struck. And we are still striking. For over half year we have strained ev- cry point to settle the strike with some honor to our men. The company has been willing to do little or nothing and has assumed an arrogant stand from the start. It is amusing to us there fore, to see one of the state papers come out and state the strike has cost the trolley company thousands of dol lars and yet done the strikers no good. We deny that it has done us no good. 1t has shown us that money can not buy every mans soul. If 1t could, some of our men would now be work ing at their old posts. 1t has shown us that money cannot create a false sentiment. If 1t could, the public would not be supporting us as it has. It has shown us that the laboring man can expect but very little mercy from corporation with millions, whose off, cials think nothing of taking trips to Europe while strikes are on with the serenity that Nero displayed when he sat, fddled and watched Rome burn. If it did no more, the strike did us that much good. And yet we are not dis couraged. We are still endeavoring to do more than our conscience tells us to in order to settle the strike for the sake of the public good. We will make another supreme effort next week to show the public that we are not arrogant and if we cannot do busi- ness with the company which is spending thousands of dollars foolish ly, we will let the public know the facts.
 Accidents still occur with startling regularity A young man was pitched on his head near Cherry street night or two ago, and yesterday afternoon on South Main street woman was drag ged through the street and had her shoulder injured severely. She just stepped from the car and turned to as- sist her child off when the car started. She clung to it and tried to get the lit tie one off, but was thrown and drag ged until the car stopped again. A we'll known judge who saw the acci- dent was heard to remark that 1t was good enough for the woman. Wheth- CT he meant that because she rode on the cars or not, we leave to the read er's solvingg.
 President W. D. Mahon will leave Detroit early in the week for an east ern trip. It is possible that Water bury will be visited by him. We will make one more supreme effort to settle l the strike and in case of failure will arrange to continue the struggle in- 1 definitely"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-01
PURELY PERSONAL.

Miss Teresa Ryan of Wall street is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 John H. Moran and family of Cherry. street are spending vacation at Wal nut Beach.
 Miss Helen Dechon and Miss Belle Mckenzie have gone to Atlantic City to visit relatives.
 Miss May Buckley of Grove street is home after a two weeks vacation at Block Island.
 The Misses Annie Bergen and Susie McAlleney are spending a few days at Savin Rick
 Mir and Mrs Leo c. Herr and fam fly have returned home after a three months stay in Milwaukee.
 There will be an anniversary mass of requiem at St Patrick's church Mon- sday morning at 8 o'clock for the late Mrs Margaret Fitzpatrick.
 Andrew McMahon, brother of Thom- as McMahon, clerk of the board of charities, Is visiting here and will re- main few days.
 James Egan, son of the chief of police, started this morning for a fish, ing trip through the northern part of New York state.
 Misses Mary Flannery, Kittie Kearns. Rose Kearns, Mary Reilly, Nellie Reilly, Margaret Roughan and Mary Rider all have gone to Block Island.
 Miss Rose Clarkin, stenographer in Judge R. A. Loves office, will leave Monday for months visit to friends in Block Island
 Charles D. Turner, who some weeks ago resigned the United States consul ship at Ottawa, Canada, is now gen. eral manager of the International Portland Cement Go. He is still liv- ing In Ottawa. John Gaffney of Park place and James Brennan of Franklin street will leave on Monday for week E outing to Block Island and other shore resorts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-01
MOB HOLDS UP TRAINs
Armed Men Rolled In nn Attempt to Lynch Two Negroes.

Armed Men Rolled In nn Attempt to
 Lynch Two Negroes.
 HUNTINGTON, W. Va, Aug. LA fast mail on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was held up in the outskirts of Clifton Forge, Va, by mob of 200 armed men, who wanted to take cou- pie of negroes from the train and lynch them. The mob Jagged the train with red lanterns, and when the engineer brought the train to standstill he was covered with revolvers.
 Fully fifty shots were fired into the car containing the prisoners, but the latter and the few passengers in the car lay on the floor and escaped uninjured. The engineer managed at last to open the throttle and pull out
 The negroes had been arrested near Lexington, Va, charged with fatally shooting Will Rambo, a brakeman on the James river division, and were be- ing taken to Covington, Va, for safe keeping.