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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
MRS F. E. DAYTON.

The funeral of Mrs. Frances E. Day. ton, widow of John W. Dayton, was held at her late residence, 465 First avenue, West Haven, yesterday morn ing at 10 o'clock The interment was in Riverside cemetery, Waterbury, in the afternoon.
 Mrs. Dayton was born in Waterbury years ago and was the daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs. David Welton. Her father was man of prominence in the affairs of that city, being at one time a street commissioner. She lived in that vicinity most of her life, being married in Waterbury some forty years or so ago. Her husband, who was formerly on the police force of Waterbury, and at the time of his death 8 contractor for connecting sewers, died about fourt cen years ago. A few years later she mov- ed with her family to West Haven. She leaves a great many relatives and friends in Waterbury, the immediate family that survives her consisting of a sister, Mrs. E. w. Woodruff, of West Haven: three daughters, Mrs. Charles Coe, of Providence, Mrs Edward Le- mon, of Coney Island, and Miss Jennie Dayton, who resided at home with her mother, and one son, Frank Dayton, of Waterbury.
 Mrs. Dayton was member of the Second Congregational church of Wa terbury.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
MRS WALLACE BARNES.

Bristol, Jan 2.-Mrs. Eliza Fuller Barnes, widow of Wallace Barnes, one of Bristols most important manufact- urers and citizens, died at her home on High street at o'clock last evening after an illness of less than a week with an intestinal trouble. Her maiden name was Eliza Fuller, and she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lucy Fuller. Her father was one of the ear- ly clock manufacturers of Bristol. A brother of Mrs. Barnes, Oliver Fuller, was a well known civil engineer and surveyed the route west for General John c. Fremont when he made his trip to the Pacific coast. ....- <
 Nearly all of Mrs. Barnes life was spent in this town, and she attended the schools here when young. In April, 1S49, she married MT. Barnes, who founded the Wallace Barnes company, and died in 1893. Mrs. Barnes was one of the best known women of the town and was loved and respected by 8 wide circle of friends. She became a mem Der of the Congregational church early in life and was always active in church work, particularly in the home mission ary cause. '+~ .. <. Mrs. Barnes is survived by sister, Mrs. Mary Martin, of Bristol. She was the mother of five. children, Carlyle F., secretary and treasurer of tine Wallace Barnes company; Harry W, who died thirteen years ago; Mrs. Edith B. Ladd, of this town, wife of w. c. Ladd; George sprague and Lucy, both de- ceased
 The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wyllys c. Ladd, on Bellevue ave- nue. Rev. Thomas M. Miles, of the Congregational church, will officiate and the burial will be in the West cem- | etery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
LUCKY 1S'S AND FRIDAYS. ,ar 1903 AbOunds in Them-A Quer

ear lJU0 ADOuIluS i'll lhSLA RuChS
 and Answer.
 A correspondent of the New York Sun asks concerning 1903 what will be it's luck Professor c. A. l.. Totten answers the query Interestingly.
 The query and reply follow
 TO the Editor of the Sun-Sir: Will 1903 be lucky or an unlucky year? It contains the number 13, and all the fig ures added amount to B. In the months of February, March and November the 18th will be on Friday H. J. R.
 New York, Dec. 31.
 We'll what is the matter with either Friday or the number 13? As to Ameri- ca it bears 13 all over it's heraldry, and Friday has been it's chief day, Discov- cry of America, Declaration of lnde- pendence, etc.) We have l3 letters in E Pluribus Unum, 1S more in Annuit Coeptis, both being notices on our great seal. We have B. 1S times re- peated on that seal. Take out a new silver quarter, if you have one left, and count the 13s even on its obverse face. Dear me! Don't worry over the luck fest number that there is-a full bak- CTS dozen is 13-i. e. one is for good measure pressed down and running over. Manasseh was the 18th tribe in Israel and we are the people.
 . c. A. l.. TOTTEN. ~-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
LECTURE BY MIR. MccLURG
To be Given To-Night at the Foy Audi
 torium-"'Peak. Pass and Plain

To be Given To-Night at the FOy Audi
 torium-.'Peak. Pass and Plain
 Tonight at the Young Mems Chris tian association in the F0y Auditorium Gilbert McClurg, secretary of the Colo rado Springs Chamber of Commerce, will give his lecture un Peak, Pass and Plain.' The lecture will be illustrated by two hundred slides, one-half of which are coIored. MT. McClurg has many friends in Yale and his lecture has been well received ill the various cities where given.
 Says the Buffalo News under date of December 13, 1902: Polished diction and beautiful illustrations characterize ed Peak, Pass and Plain the lecture which Gilbert McClurg gave last night at the Central Presbyterian church. The audience was taken by the lecturer up to the summit of Pike's Peak, through the Garden of the Gods, to the Seven Waterfalls of Cheyenne Canon, through Monument Park and the fla nous summer resort of Manitou. The gold fields of Cripple Creek were pie tured and mine was explored i'll the company of President Roosevelt. The smelters of Colorado City were visited and mining and gold production shown from banning gold to the final gold bricks
 The lecture is a complimentary one under the auspices of the association. and admission tickets may be secured free at the rooms. Reserved seats may be procured by paying a small amount.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
AT J. JOHNSON & SONS.
The Great Sale Now on-G Genuine Re-
 auctions. t~s.53s $

The Great Sale Now on--G Genuine Re-
 auctions.
 J. Johnson & Son, the exclusive clothiers, have started this week the greatest sale in the clothing line ever before attempted in New England. It is not simply an ordinary mark down. to dispose of stock, but it is a genuine reduction, and a reduction that throws into the. shade all other att tempts ever made in the clothing line in this state. The sale is called "Jan- uary Green Tag sale,' and the prices are astonishingly low. When you see the goods-al of the latest styles and best materials, also of the finest work manship and finish-you exclaim, How can they afford to do it?" We'll, never mind that. Johnson & Son are always on the alert to give their friends and the public generally all the benefits that come in their way. So it is your chance to-day and the rest of this week. Don't miss it, my friend. They have just what will please you, and when you are decked out in one of their suits, which look as if they were made to orr der for you, and you realize that you have saved quite number of good dol lars, you'll be pleased with the genuine bargain you have secured as a starter on this Happy New Year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
GAS COMPANY'S ANNUAL
Meeting Was Held Yesterday-A Most
 Successful Year.

Meeting Was Held Yesterday-A Most
 Successful Year.
 The annual meeting of the New Ha- ven Gas Light company was held yes- terday morning and was the largest at- tended gathering in the history of that corporation The vote was also the heaviest ever cast at a meeting Of the stockholders. The following board of directors was unanimously reelected for the ensuing year:
 Pierce N. Welch, Charles R. Inger- soil, George J. Brush, Francis Way land. George D. Watrous, Robert A. Brown, A. Heaton Robertson, Winston J. Trowbridge, Charles H. Nettleton.
 The directors will hold meeting later in the month and will elect otfi- cers. No changes in the present off, cers are anticipated.
 President Nettleton made an inter- esting and comprehensive report of the work of the year. He stated that cer- tain extensions and betterments author- ized by the stockholders a year ago tn- cIuding the new line to Woodmont, have been completed. He also reported that the water gas plant, the construc- tion of which was authorized at the same time, is nearing completion. The new holder which will have capacity of 100000 feet, will be erected during the coming year. This holder is to be located on the company's property on East street opposite the plant of the L. Candee Rubber company. The foundation of piping for the new holder has already been driven. The contract for it's construction has been given to the Riter- Conley company of Pittsburg. This holder will be of gigantic propor- tions and will be made in the strongest possible manner.
 MT. Nettleton also told the stock holders that the company has recently purchased twenty miles of pipe for use this year. This is an unusually large quantity to buy at one time, but it is thought that 1t will all be required in the work contemplated by the officials The purchase of so much pipe does not mean that any outside extensions of importance are planned. Most of the nine will be used in and near the city. The president went into details on a number of other matters of interest to the stockholders who congratulated President Nettleton upon his able man. asement of the affairs of the company and for the manner in which the work of development and improvements has progressed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
ENTERTAINMENTS
Hyperion Fheater.

Bostock's famous wild animal aggre- gation will be seen at the Hyperion all next week, with matinees daily, com meneing Monday. Director Bostock is universally crowned King of the Ami nal World" because of the conceded fact that he has taken the cnoHt fe"o- cious animal direct from state of the widest savagery, and again secured them after all other men had pronounc- ed the brutss untamable and, with the rapidity, coolness and intrepidity little short of miraculous, brought under complete subjection and developed into the highest state of beast intellectuali- ty. His methods eradicate the use of brutality or undue force. He is the largest owner, the heaviest importer, possesses more experience, has keen- CT insight into animal nature than any living man. His success in the educa- tion of animals enables him to present novelty often a thrilling revelation of a nature to startle to the entire world and set at naught all traditions as to the training of wild animals. These are few of the reasons that have made his name celebrated far and near and caused him to be crowned The Animal King" By his shrewdness, abil- ity and the fruits of his labor that stand as his monument he has tri- umphantly won his title.
 Seats now on sale. Prices: Nights, 25 cents, 35 cents and 50 cents: mati- nees, 25 cents, children 15 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
Inssline Seals Next Week.


 Professor Webb with his trained seals and a good sea-lion band will furnish a migh-class novelty which will head the bill at Polls next week. The seals are wonderful performing animals, and the band is a decided feature of their act. It will be a big act for the children at the matinees.
 John Kernell, "The Irish Ambassa- dor" with one of his good talks, will be one of the feature acts.
 A European novelty which Manager Poli has specially inmported will intro duce Franco Piper with playing and juggling banjo act.
 The Adonis Trio, which includes a Hebrew tramp, bogus actor and leading lady, who will produce a screaming act, are sure to be a big feature of the bill for next week. Oth- CTS who will come are Lloyd and wal ton, two very charming singers; Reed and Shaw with flying rings and who are styled as muscular marvels; James Francis Dooley as MT. Dooley in Black" will furnish a good act and a host of others will help to entertain the patrons of this vaudeville home. The vitagraph, with good views which will include Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes" displaying Sing Song of Sixpence." Four and Twenty BLACK Birds" "Old Mother Hubbard" Jack and Jill," "Goosey, Goosey Gander' and other comic ones, will be great treat, and at popular prices.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
MORTIMER McGRAIL.

Mortimer McGrail, who died at the New Haven hospital Thursday evening, was a well known Catholic resident of til:s city. The deceased had been ill at his home in Mt. Carmel for some time, and on Wednesday was conveyed to the hospital in a carriage. He contin- ually failed during the night and on Thursday his death occurred.
 MT. McGrail was born in Ireland, but had resided in this city for many years. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McGrail and leaves a widow and two children.
 The funeral will take place at his late home tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock and the interment will be in the Mt. Carmel cemetery,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST HERE AND
 THERE.
Merry Gathering at Home of Frederick MansfieId-Intoresting Sermons 60 be Delivered on the sabbath-FunerRI of MPs E0ote

There was very merry gathering on New Years day at the home of Freder- ick Mansfield, 179 Quinnipiac avenue. Four generations were present, these including the children, grandchildren and one. great-grandchild of MT. and Mrs. Mansfield.
 The subject of the discourse in the Grand avenue Baptist church to-mor- row morning by the pastor, Rev. E. w. Stone, will be Thoughts for the Times" and in the evening Many Called, Few Chosen"
 Rev. Burdett Hart, D. D., pastor emeritus of the Grand avenue Congre- gational church, expects to be present at the communion service tomorrow morning at 10:S0. Dr. Hart was called to the pastorate of the Grand avenue Congregational church in October, 1S46. In 1890 he was made honorary pastor ot the church and for number of years he has been living in Philadelphia.
 The pastor of the Grand avenue Con- gregational church, Rev. Andrew Burns Chalmers, asks that all present and former members of the church plan to be present tomorrow morning, ana also that all persons present and par taking of the communion emblems leave their cards, or names and ad- dresses written on communion cards, as an assistance in keeping the parish roll revised. At 7:30 in the evening. service will be held, with sermon by the pas tor.
 The week of prayer will be observed by the Grand avenue Congregational church with special services on Tues day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.
 The funeral of the late Mary A., wife of Charles F. Foote, was solemnized from the home, 143 Exchange street, yesterday afternoon at o'clock, Rev Dr. Streeter, of the East Pearl street M. E. church, officiating. The bearers were James Lee, Henry Barnes, Napo- leon Boughton, L. J. Bristol, John San ford and MT. Morris. The interment was in the family lot in Evergreen cem- etery. Many floral emblems testified tc the love of friends. Beautiful wreaths were received from Mrs. James Lee Mrs. William Rose and daugher Mrs Robinson, Sterling circle of the King's Daughters and. the sons of the deceas- ed, Edwin F., and Herbert J. F'oote; 5 sheaf of wheat from Mrs. Louise Walk @er and Mrs Louise Willman; fiat bou- auets from the foreign mission circle oi the church, Mrs. George Adams, ano from the w. c. T. U. unions Numbers l and 2.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
MRS. ALEXANDER WARNER.

The funeral of Mary, wife of Alexan- der Warner, took place at Woodstock Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. Mrs. Warner died suddenly on Saturday at Orange, N. J., where she and her husband had lived for a short time. The deceased was a sister of the late William w. Matthewson, of Woodstock.
 Her husband was state treasurer during the administration of Governor Lounsbury, 18S7-S9. During the past ten years MT. and Mrs. Warner have been living out of the state. They went to Kansas and lived there for a while. Later they came east and set tied at Orange.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
STRIKE AT BRANFORD.

Workmen Object to Laborers Taking
 Their Places on Holidays.
 Branford, Jan. 2.-Fourteen men en- ployed by the H. Wales Lines company of Meriden, who have the contract for building a new structure for the Malle- able Iron company, struck this morn ing because four laborers were employ ed yesterday to fasten bolts in the iron work. Work on the buildir,r was suspended yesterday by nun her of the workmen because it was holiday, but as the contractors wanted to hurry the work along they assigned some la borers on a part of the job. This re- suited in indignation among the iron workers and they did not go back to work this morning. A conference was held with Superintendent Peck, of the Lines company, and the trouble was ad- justed satisfactorily, so that the strike was over at noon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
YALE NEWS ITEMS.
Secretary Stokes Leaves Town To-Day
 New Yale Clubs Formed.

Secretary Stokes Leaves Town To-Day
 New Yale Clubs Formed.
 Anson Phelps Stokes, jr., secretary of Yale university, will leave here to- day and will speak at the annual alum nj banquet of the Yale men of Wilkes barre, Pa, and vicinity. He will off, cially represent Yale at the dinner, re- spending to the toast Yale" The Wilkesbarre alumni are enthusiastic in their brand of Yale spirit, and the OCT casion will doubtless prove most enjoy able.
 A number of new Yale alumni asso- citations are being formed. A telegram received yesterday by Secretary Stokes at Yale announced the formation on Thursday night of a new association at Savannah, Ga.
 Another Yale alumni association was formed last night at Gloversville, N. Y. The graduates of that part of the state of New York met and formed strong association.
 Walter Camp, of this city, who went to Chicago last week, will be Yale's rep resentative at the annual banquet of the Yale alumni in that city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
WITH THE NEW YEAR.
The Commercial Record Appears ir

The Commercial Record Appears in
 New Form and Additional Features.
 With it's first issue of the new year the Commercial Record, which for twenty years has so well represented the real estate, building, financial and general business interests of Connecti- cut and western Massachusetts, is is- sued in new form and with all the old and number of additional features. The steady growth of the Record has made the change imperative, the three column page, the standard for papers of this class. having been adopted. This change is an unquestioned improve ment, making the paper more readable and convenient, without sacrificing any of the features which have contributed so largely to the success of the paper In the past.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
STARVING BIRDS SAVED.
MR, E. E. KNIGHT SHERRY DE- VICE PRESERVES WILD BIRDS.
Ills Bird-Raek Becomes a Rendezvous for All ths HungsE.driven Birds In the vicInIty-Phe Heavy Shows No Lensera Menace to Bird Lifeline Idea WiII Probably be Copied.

The question of how to preserve the lives of the thousands of game and song birds which perish annually from the ravages of heavy snows and ice storms, has long been mooted one.
 Nearly as many birds starve to death during the heavy winters as fall before the sportsmen's guns.
 The snow or ice when heavy com- pletely covers the feeding grounds to depth which makes it impossible for the feathered creatures to penetrate.
 The quail and cartridges suffer the most-as they depend to a great ex- tent for their sustenance upon the ber- ries and seeds which cover the ground than do the smaller fry who glean a bit here and there from the upper foliage and growth.
 But a certain coterie of woodland creatures are indeed in high feather this winter, for they are waxing fat and glossy on a menu both choice and ample. Go to a certain spot any morn ing and the quail and partridges will hardly grant you standing room, and they are spreading the news too. Their gathering is increasing every day. Some time ago certain philanthropic gentleman began to plan on a practical method of preserving the birds in winter. He figured out his scheme and it has proven 8 success be- yond expectations. That gentleman is MT. E. Knight Sperry, of this city, president of the East Hampton Kennel club, and brother of Congressman Sperry He is an ardent lover of field sports-and a philanthropist. On the Sperry farm in Woodbridge he has erected a bird rack. It is an odd look ing creation, this slanting thing with feeding box-like arrangements 8 feet in height, but it does the business.
 It was made by the Hubbell, Merwin / Ss Co.,, of this city, to MT. Sperry's or der and from his designs. A hushel of 1 grain S,laced in it soon vanishes under i the enthusiastic attacks of the hungry ! birds.
 It has furnished much speculation and it's practical operation will no doubt encourage others to follow tffe example MT. Sperry has so successfully established.
 An exquisite calendar made from a large photo of the Sperry falls, beau tiful cascade on the estate, was pre- sented to MT. sperry yesterday by MT George A. Reese an amateur and suc- cessful photographer of this city. MT Sperry prizes 1t highly for its artistic work and as reminder of these beautiful falls on the farm which was the home of his childhood and young manhood. The feeding rack is in thf vicinity of Sperry falls MT Sperry has freuuently driven out there this winter and finds that the feeding rack work: to a charm. The last time he wen there he saw thirty quail in the neal vicinity of the feeding rack, all looking comfortable and at home. The winter snow, however deep, cannot interfere with the birds supply of food at tht feeding rack owing to the peculiar ant satisfactory construction of this bird life saving contrivance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
YOUNG

The Y. W. c. A. classes begin their winte CT term next Monday. If the num- Der of applications warrant new class es will be formed in physical training, English. stenography, bookkeeping and afternoon dressmaking class. There are a few vacancies in some of the eve ming sewing classes, also in the en- broidery and German classes. Any de- siring to enter the physical training class are invited to visit these classes next Monday evening"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
PoIt's Tin eater.

Last chance tonight to see Harry Watson and Hutchings and Edwards in the uproarious sketch, "A Vaudeville Exchange" and Hal Stephens in imita- tions and the big surrounding bill.
 Prices: Evenings, 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons, 10 and 20 cents; ladies at matinees, 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
SCOTCH COAL COMING.
Expected to Reach This City About
 Middle Of Month.

Word has been received here an nouncng that the vessel chartered to carry the cargo of Scotch coal to this country for the Cooperative company of this city sailed December 30.
 The vessel is an iron steamship the Oceana, and cleared from Glasgow for New Haven She has on board 3, 3,449 tons of so called Scotch anthracite. The coal is not quite like our own anthra- cite, but is said to be a fine grade of coal, somewhat softer than native an- thracite.
 The orders are pouring in to the company so fast that it is quite possible that the whole cargo may be sold before the arrival of the vessel here.
 The steamer Is expected to arrive in New Haven harhor about January 16.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
CITY COURT CASES,

Judge Bishop presided over the ses-8 sion of the city court yesterday. Charges of theft and enbezzlement against Robert Lobovitch were con- tinued until January 12.
 Dennis H. Johnson, of Boston, and William Carroll, of Buffalo, were charged with idleness and their cases went over until January z.
 The charge of embezzlement against Samuel Merles was continued until to- day for further evidence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-01-03
sEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND.

Declared by Trustees of New Haven
 Savings Bank.
 The board of trustees of the New Ha-, ven Savings bank held their seni-an-s nual meeting Wednesday night and de- clared the usual dividend at the rate of three and one-half per cent. No other business of importance was trars- acted.
 The regular annual meeting of the bank for the election of officers and the transaction of other business will be held January 3.