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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-15
OBITUARY NOTES.
Maria L.. Gle m na ons.

The death of Maria L. Clemmons, wife of John B. Clemmons, occurred yesterday at p. m.. For some time she had been in failing health. The death of her two sons some years ago had af- fected her a great deal. She was born in New York state and had resided in this city most of her life. Her charac- ter was most worthy, her life exam plary. Her husband is an esteemed townsman, a member of Harmony lodge, I. O. O. F., and a civil war veter- an, having served In company I, 18th c. V.
 The funeral services will be held at her late residence, 344 Washington ave- nue, Saturday at p. m. The Rev. MT. A. J. Smith. pastor of Grace M. E.. church, of which Mrs. Clemmons was a member. will off1ciate. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
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ENTERTAINM ENTS.
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 BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF JOHN
 HENRY" LAST NIGHT AT THE
 HYPERION.
 Messrs. Klaw and Erlanger scored another brilliant success last night. when they produced for the first time the new American farce, John Henry" by George V. Hobart and Edward E. Rose, with inimitable Dan Daily as the star, John Henry. The evening was a notable one in many ways, the star, the authors, the company, the costum- CTS, the stage manager and the produc- CTS distinguishing themselves by their combined efforts by giving to New Ha- ven theater-goers the biggest novelty and the best entertainment in the way of farce seen here in years. Every thing was new, everything was original, everything was brilliantly successful. There wasn't a thing about the per- formance that bore the faintest suspi- cion of having been born in some other production. There wasn't a bit of hu- mor, and there were three solid hours of it, as witty, bright and different as it has been our good fortune to hear in many day; thatis one home hazily wondering where the echoes of that laugh led him back to. There wasn't a moment when the interest dragged and the crescendo movement of the clever Hobart and Rose conceit was retarded.
 Success, emphatic and substantial, will surely fall to the lot of this clever farce production.
 MT. Daly made unquestionably one of the hits of his career in the character of John Henry. It is wide departure for him, encompassing as it does a jump from musical comedy to that of farce, but he demonstrated that, as clever as he had been in the realm of musical farce, he could be even more so. It is doubtful if he could have se- lected better vehicle than as John Henry, the exploiter of original slang.
 He surprised his friends by the com plete mastery he exhibited in his new line of work.
 The play will go down as one of the big hits of the year. The authors, Messrs Hobart and Rose, are to be con- sratulated on the cleverness of the con- struction of this swiftly-moving farce, l full of surprises. and a rapid-fire se- quence of comical situations and com- plications which made restraint from laughter next to an impossibility. The dialogue is more than bright, It effer- vesces and teens with originality, piquaney of expression and humorous novelty.
 The story it unfolds with cumulative | interest is staged in three acts, the
 scenes representing the rotunda of a New York hotel, Doves Nest Villa at Ruraldene and the railroad station at that place. The villa scene is striking l ly original in it's construction and at the finale of the second act presented a transformation scene entirely new and novel in it's effects.
 \ John Henry and his pal Bunch Jeffer- son try to get themselves out of a pre-
 carious situation and turn amateur
 cracksmen. Their progress from cellar 1 to garret, with very humorous situa-
 tions, in different parts of the house, involving all the principals. is disclosed
 by the scene being made transparent as
 they move from room to room. The i idea is very clever one and is most effectively developed, the audience ap-
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 Emil Peters, who has been confined to his home during the past month with illness, has recovered and expects to re- sume his professional duties as director of German singing societies next week.
 The Lenox girls give their first in- formal reception at Lenox hall this, evening. An excellent programme of dances has been arranged. and Stan- ford's orchestra will furnish the music. A pleasant evening is assured all who attend. The committee of arrange mlents is composed of May D. Murray, Esther L.. Wood, May E. Peck, Jessie M. Lane, Ruby E. Gardner, Carrie L. Donovan, and Anna Mccormack. The committee is working very hard to make their first a success in every way. .aE. J. Hogben, the composer and pub fisher. is confined to his home with severe eve trouble. He is under the care of Dr. McCabe and is unable to at- tend to his many musical duties at present. 4fs, .@.s.>.
 It has been announced that the new time table of the New York. New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad. taking eff feet next Sunday, will include a new train between New Haven and Milford, which should be highly appreciated by : the large number of people who spend their summers at the pleasant inland resorts between the points named.
 Captain Charles Meloy of this city has returned from a winter spent in Florida, having laid up his motorboat Mystery there for the summer. He will return next winter and put the craft into the towing business on the St. Johns river. Captain George Adams of this city, who is in Florida with the motor boat Wiz ard, which he sailed from here, will re- main at Palatka this summer. There is plenty Of work for his craft there.
 A rumor that Attorney Buckland. counsel for the Consolidated road, who Is stationed at Providence, R. l.. had resigned is denied by officials of the Consolidated road yesterday. MT. Buck land is a son-in-law of the late Presi- dent Clark of the Consolidated road.
 The many friends of pr. J. H. Flynn of Howard avenue are extending their congratulations on the arrival of fine daughter at his home. The mother and babe ore doing nicely.
 Mrs. Josephine TrelI, formerly of this city, is. on a visit to the home of her fa- ther, MT. Kemper-C Cohen, of Asylum street. Mrs. Trell will be remembered as Miss Josephine Cohen, who for a
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WITH THE LEGISLATORS.
SENATE ANDHoUsE CONSIDERED
 VAST AMOUNT oFBUsINEsS.

Law Win stand-Nsyy coDsti-
 tsssola. Adopted by Vote Of ie5 to lo4 2
 Mr. sfaub's Vote Decided This Very Hartford, May 14.-The first reports submitted in the senate to-day were the long expected reports of the judicia- ry committee on the two bills dealing with the railroad law. Senator Walsh made a statement about the attitude of the judiciary committee, saying that the committee had held number of hearings and had considered the mat ter of reoealing the railroad law at great length. At first a majority of the committee favored the repeal, but on further discussion and taking every thing into consideration. the committee had decided unanimously to ask for the rejection Of both bills. He moved that the bills be rejected. and the mo- tion prevailed unanimously, with no de- bate. On Senator Walsh's motion the reports were at once transmitted to the house.
 NEW ARMORY COMMISSION.
 The committee on appropriations re ported in favor of a new commission to consider the matter of anew First reg irnent arrnorv. The cost is not to ex- ceed s500,0o0.
 The sum of s2o0O0 is appropriated to carry out the purposes of the resolution.
 The bill providing for two senators on each joint committee was tabled.
 The bill concerning damage to build- ings by smoke was rejected.
 The name of the temperance commit tee was changed to excise committee.
 Alter acting on house business ad- journment was taken to Tuesday at 12:30 o'clock. y. i~stef s8
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WHITE BREAD.
Another Proof in the Controversy.

Another Proof in the Controversy.
 Under certain conditions white bread, potatoes and all starchy food fails to digest and bowel troubles and ,appendi- citis are likely to follow unless the food is changed. is ..t
 After consulting five physicians the last tLree of whom declared that an operation for appendicitis was the only way to save her, life. young lady of Bloomington, Ind, recovered her health entirely with no other aid than Grape Nuts, the scientific predigested cereal food. ..., A.
 She says, "Three years ago had an attack of what my family physician pronounced congestion of the bowels and stomach.
 "Ie treated me for some time, but I continued to grow weaker, constantly subject to the same attacks. I was compelled to give up my studies at col lege. In the meantime I consulted an- other physician. Finally went to 8 specialist who pronounced it catarrh of the stomach and acute appendicitis. I was under his care for about three weeks when I had another attack and my parents called other physicians who claimed that nothing but the removal of the appendix would save my life.
 My parents refused to permit this and I was left total wreck, weak, ner- vous, unable to eat. It was then that they tried Grape Nuts, feeding me a teaspoonful three times day. Upon this food alone I improved from the start to the great wonder of my family. For two months eat nothing but Grape-Nuts and drank beef tea. Since that time (which was more than a year ago) I have not had the slightest illness and I am now strong and able to study again. I know that I owe my restored health to Grape-Nuts and now eat it constantly" Name furnished by Pos tum Co. Battle Creek Mich.
 In this case as in most cases of ap- pendicitis the trouble started with in fianmation of the bowels resulting from the use of pasty, starchy foods that were undigested in the stomach and went into the intestines in an undigested con- dition, fermenting there and starting disease. Too much white bread will do this, Relief and final cure came when the improper food was left off and Grape-Nuts Gin which the starches have been transformed into grape sugar by a predigesting process), was used. AL though all, of the rebuilding clements are there in Grape-Nuts the food is so pure that the most delicate stomach relishes and digests it.
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CoNNECTICUT's OLD LAWS.
Many Chimes Then Held to be Only Misdemeanors Now.

Many Chimes Then Held to be Only
 Misdemeanors Now.
 James Kingsley Blake, IL. B., of New Haven, was the lecturer before the Scientific society at the Barnum institute Tuesday evening, his subject dealing with life in Connecticut in the early days as drawn from the statutes of 1702. It proved a very interesting lecture and brought out many curious features of existence under the old Puritan rule in this colony. Mir. Blake was well posted upon the old statutes, which he quoted in many instances.
 He referred to the work of Sthe re- cent revision committee and said that two hundred years ago the second re- vision of the laws of Connecticut was made after many delays. Of that re- vision only four copies out of the two thousand printed, are now known to exist, of which two are in Hartford and two in the Yale library. The general assembly had to hurry the committee to get the work completed Mir Blake then took up the old statutes and read extracts from them, with occasional comments. There were many crimes prohibited in those days which are now considered nisdemeanors, although there are still in the statutes many of the old provisions. There were seven teen offences which were punishable with death, and many others with
 branding, standing in the stocks and the pillory, as well as fines, and the 1 For | were often very severe. Lying was visited with htavy fine.
 Nearly all Of the affairs of life were regulated by the law, and levity of any kind was drowned upon. The Sabbath Jaws not only forbade unnecessary work, but also strolling or diversion of any kind, and in that respect, so far ts statute enactment is concerned, were not dissinilar to the laws in force at the present day. But the law of 17O2 was enforced, while that of to-day is more or less disregarded by common consent.
 ! The relations with the Indians were strictly defined, and trading with them
 was prohibited to foreigners. Watches ! were kept at night in every village,
 and guard was required for the meet l ing house during services. The male ] inhabitants were obliged to attend , General Training" and the armament
 was prescribed.
 l Very few amusements were allowed, { cards and dice were absolutely prohibit ted, education was compulsory, and in
 addition every youth was compelled to
 learn some useful trade or occupation. In fact all of the affairs of everyday
 life were pretty closely regulated with penalties of varying severity for viola 4 tion.-Bridgeport Standard. ....
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looking through the solid walls

parently looking through the solid walls of the house.
 In the matter of the scenic produc- tion Klaw and Erlanger have mounted the piece with handsome and most suc- cessful results. Every detail bespoke the generous outlay of money from the smallest bit of scenery to splendidly- gowned women in the company, to the appropriate costumes of the male mem- bers of the cast.
 Hobart and Rose have introduced in the play, which is founded on incidents taken from Mir. Hobart's sketches pub- lished under this title, large selection of splendidly- -contrasted funny charac- ters, which were interpreted by a com- pany which is excellent enough, in point of ability, to make even poor play success. Hits were made by many, and next to MT. Daily the Clara J. of Miss Florence Powell, the Alice Gray of Julie Herne, the Salisbury Bea- consfield of Algernon Tassen, the Har- mony Diggs of John Keefe, the Uncle Peter of J. G. Marlowe, the Uncle Will liam of R. c. Hery, and so on down the list of twenty-five or thirty characters, were all worthy of highly favorable comment, including one by Fred Cliff ton, who is on the programme as 'the man who gets up and goes out"
 "John Henry" is the most elaborately staged farce yet seen in this country and is presented by a company and a star which shine for their extraordi- nary excellence and ability, and it is the most original and entertaining farce yet seen on the Hyperion stage. It is a towering success in every sense of the word.
 John Henry will be presented again tonight and tomorrow night.
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THE HOUSE.
The New Constitution Approved by a Close Vote.

The New Constitution Approved by a
 Close Vote.
 The constitutional amendments occu- pied the attention Of the house to-day. At the suggestion of MT. Scovillei of sal- isbury, chairman of the house commit. tee on constitutional amendments, the resolution which provides for revision of the constitution the same as propos- ed by the constitutional convention, with few changes, was taken up first. ' MT. Woodruff introduced an arneni- iment making the representation in the house one man from each town and arr gued that the present plan of represen- tation was wholly unreasonable.
 After some discussion the amend rnent was passed, 11S to 30, and MT Scoville moved the previous question upon the main resolution as amended. Theavote was proceeded with; result. ing in the passage of the resolution as amended by 1o5 to 104, The result was cheered. MT. Banks noevd a recon sideration that 1t might not come up later and the motion was lost.
 Messrs. Chatfeld of New Haven and Staub of New Milford voted no, ex- planning that it was because of MT. Banks amendment. 3
 The vote in detail was as follows: Total cast ..............s,...... ..,.. 209 Necessary for choice .,.. .......... :. .105
 1ea ...ss..!..'.,t; ;.............l l45
 Nay ........... ..s.l.......104
 To MT. Staub, who voted against the resolution, is due the credit for passing it. Just as the vote taking was con cluded MT. Beach of Bristol took his seat and Mr.. staub, apparently sx- pecting him to vote no, called atten- tion to his arrival. He. voted yes and that one vote just made the 105. Other wise there would have been a tie, which the speaker could have decided. CARNoT o. SPENCER ELECTED.
 MT. Banks introduced 8 resolution appointing Carnot o. Spencer of Hart ford school fund commissioner and 1t was passed under a suspension of rules, being immediately transmitted to the senate. .&s .4s
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YALE DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION.
Pushing Arrangements for Open Ali

Pushing Arrangements for Open Air PerformanceTh The Plans.
 Franklin Johnston, the manager of the Yale Dramatic association, under whose auspices the Ben Greet company will give two open air performances of Shakespearean, comedy on the 18th of the month, returned from New York last evening and reported that MT. Greet was greatly pleased with the grounds which have been secured, those of the Lawn club. K. sl.ss. ;
 Other Of the minor arrangements were also concluded as the final plans for the seating of the people and the disposal of the company while in New Haven. As only a little more than 8 week remains before the presentation of plays everything is being pushed with the utmost speed that nothing may be left undone to make this novel entertainment as attractive as possi- ble.s @bT
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A FINE ENTERTAINMENT

A fine entertainment and dance was given at the Young Mems Republican club hall last evening. The Yale Fresh man Glee, Banjo and Mandolin clubs rendered splendid musical programme which was greatly enjoyed. It seemed pity that there was not a larger at- tendance, as the affair was one of the best which has ever been given at the club. After the entertainment dancing was enjoyed until late hour.
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THOMAS KANE.

The funeral of Thomas Kane took place yesterday morning from his late residence, 393 Washington avenue, at 8:30 o'clock, and from the Church of the Sacred Heart at 8 o'clock, where a sol- emn high mass of reeuiem was cele- brat by Rev. Father McKeon, Rev. Fa- ther Dunisan as deacon, and Rev. Fa- ther Fitzgerald as sub-deacon. After the mass Father McKeon spoke on the good life led by the deceased. About 200 shopmates of MT. Kane marched in a body to the church and then to the cemetery. The pallbearers were Ed- ward o'Meara and William Reilly from the Holy Name society, John Kennedy and Michael Shields from division No. 8, A. o. H., Thomas Darcy and Michael Flynn from Court Farnham, A. o. F.. and John D. Lynch and Benianin Ball from Israel Putnam lodge. A. o. U. W. Interment in St. Lawrence cemetery
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JOHN BANNON.

The funeral of John Bannon, whose death occurred Sunday. took place at the residence of his son, John J. Ban- non, 420 Chapel street, yesterday morn ing at s;s0 o'clock. and later at St. Patrick's church, where a requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father OBrien. The pallbearers were Thomas Delaney, Joseph Preston, T. McLaugh- lin, John Downer. The interment was in St. Lawrence cemetery. .-.s
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MRS. NORA NUGENT.

The funeral of Mrs. Nora Nugent,
 wife os Michael Nusent. whose death occurred Sunday, took place at the res- idence of her daughter, Mrs. William Granfield, 977 State street, yesterday morning at S:30 o'clock, and later at St. Joseph's church, where requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Da- ley. The pal1bearers were Thomas Hig- gins. Christopher Flood. James Kirby, James Howard. John Kirby, Christo- pher Ledwith. Flower bearer, John Bee- gan. The interment was in St. Ber- |nard's cemetery.
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ADOLPH HAUSMAN.

The funeral of Adolph Hausman, who died Tuesday last. was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the late residence in West Haven. The Rev. MT. Maisland, the new minister of the West Haven M. E. church, off1ciated There were many beautiful floral tributes from the deceased's shopmates and from the fire department. from each of which bodies there were large delegations. Deceased leaves wife and father and mother to mourn her loss. He was a valued employe of the Mathushek piano factory, being employed as an action maker.
 Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery Keller being in charge. The brothers
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N. E. O. P.

Elm Tree lodge. No. 3b, celebrates its fifteenth anniversary tonight. The supreme and grand officers will be pres- ent: also large delegation from Wa terbury. The entertainment committee expects all the members to be present, and have made arrangements accord ingly. Several candidates will be ini- tiated and good time enjoyed by all
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MRS. JULIA HUDSON.

The remains of the late Mrs. Julia Judson were brought to Guilfofd for ir- terment Tuesday afternoon. The de- ceased was seventy-seven years of age. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank A. Bishop of Clapboard Hill dis trict. whose husband passed away about two years ago. Rev. Otis J. Range, pastor of the Methodist Episco- pal church, was the officiating clergy man. The interment was in Riverside cemetery.
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JOHN HEALY.

The, funeral of John Healy took place from his residence, 2s Mill River street, yesterday morning, and from St. Pat |rick's church at 9o'clock, g where a re- quiem high mass was celebrated by Fa- ther F1nnisan. VI ! rr.,L'.&j 3...
 The bearers were John Nolan. John Reynolds, Andrew Bolan, Dennis Rich ardson, Charles Cummings, John Sulli- van. Interment was in St. Bernard S cemetery. --a.s
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JAMES SHEPARD.

James Shepard of Short Beach, oHs of the best known Of the old residents of East Haven, died at Grace hospital yes- terday of gangrene poisoning from an infected foot. Mir. Shepard was seventy six years old. He was taken to the hos. pital last Saturday after several months suffering from his affiictien.
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THE CRESCENT SOCIETY.

THE CRESCENT SOCIETY.
 An entertainment and dance will be given at Music hall this evening by the Crescent society of the high school An amateur play will be given and g musical programme. These will be fol lowed by a long dance progress. The affair promises to be a great success.
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JAMES MASON.

The death of James Mason occurred yesterday morning at his home, 44e Howard avenue! MT. Mason was for many years employed on the Derby railroad and of late years with the John Hancock Life Insurance company. He was a highly respected citizen. of re- tiring. kindly nature, He had been i'll for some time with neuralgia. He Is sus- viyed by three daughters, Annie, Mary D. and Helen E.
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JAMES BARREL

The death of James Farrel occurred Tuesday afternoon at his residencs. 4S Arch street. The funeral will take place to-day from his late residence at S:30 o'clock, where a requiem mass will be held. The interment will be in St. Lawrence cemetery.
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AN INFANT.DEAp

Magdalena. the three years and sev- en months old infant daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Gabriel Webber. was buried yesterday afternoon in St. Lawrence cemetery. Scarlet fever was the cause of death.
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in-Iaw of the deceased, Jacob and Ed win Ballerer. and Mir. BisseH and MT. Beecher of the fire department acted as panbearers.
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