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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
ENTERTAINMENTS
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The Hyperion offering tonight con- sists of straight comic opera, this to be furnished by one of the best organiza- tions employed in this line of amuse- ment-the De Wolf Hopper Opera com pany. with MT. Hopper himself in the leading role of the piece to be rendered casts that has ever visited this city in the shape of musical organization. in cluding as it does, such well known ar lists as Digby Bell, Laura Joyce Bell and Marguerite Clark.
 MT. Hopper has always cast and staged his offerings in the past with most liberal effort, and there is every reason to presume that his forthcom- ing production will be in keeping with his other operas in the matter of good voices, clever players, first class musi- clans, and nice blendings in scenery and costumes. His company is a large one and it is supposed to comprise the orig inal cast, with De Wolf Hopper as Mir. Pickwick; Digby Bell as Sam Weller; Frank Belcher as Tony Weller: Louis Payne as Alfred Jingle; J. K. Adams as MT. Wardle; George Roland as MT. Wrinkle; Augustus Coletti as MT. Snod- grass; Frank R. Willing as Mir. Tup- man; Guy H. Bartlett as Fat Boy: George B. Williams as Dr. Slammer; Florine Murray as Arabella; Marguer- ite Clark as Polly; Laura Joyce Bell as Mrs. Bardell; vivia Ogden as Miss Wardle;; Gertrude Taylor as Miss Tompkins. and Grace Wallace. Nellie Victoria and Felice Robinson as Mrs. Bardell's nieces. Seat sale now open. Prices S1.5O. s1, 75c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
THE PEOPLES CHURCH.

The meetings of the Peoples church will be held in Bushnell hall tomorrow at Il a. m. and at 7:S0 D. m. Children's church at 1915. At the evening meet ing the theme will be Mans Circuitous Journey from the City of Death to the City of Life" It will be illustrated by stereopticon views. George Chadwick Stock will sing.
 These popular evening meetings will be held hereafter in Bushnell hall, which can be easily reached by the Schuetzen park cars, leaving Church and Chapel streets on the hour and every twelve minutes. The hall is near the Junction of Ferry and State streets.
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THE CITY MISSION HOUSE.

The early morning Sunday school, of which Judge L. w. Cleaveland is the superintendent, held every Sunday at g o'clock a. m. at the City Mission House, POI Orange street, includes also a Bible class for adults conducted by the missionary pastor, Rev. MT. Moss man. Strangers in the city are always welcome The school closes in time for attendance at morning service in the churches.
 At the auditorium service in the Mis- sion House at 7:SO tomorrow evening the pastor will be assisted by members of Yale Divinity school. The sermon will be by Rodney w. Roundy, of the senior class. All are welcome on Sum day and also every day and evening of the week.
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TRINITY M. E. CHURCH.

The pastor Dr. H. Frank Rall, will preach at the Trinity NJ E. church both morning and evening. The morning theme will be ''The Life Of Service" The evening theme, The Christians Walk With God" Dr. Rall has an- nounced his acceptance of the call re- gently received to the First church of Baltimore. It is expected that the first Sunday os April will be his last Sum day at Trinity church.
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cHJTRCH OF THE REDEEMEH.

CHURCH OE' If1E fiEDEEMEI1. In the morning at 1:30 o'clock Rev. Dr. Phillips will preach the first of a series of Lenten sermons on Essential Characteristics in Christian Living; subject, Aspirations. He will also speak in the evening at Welcome hall. Oak street, and the first quartette of the church choir will sing. Following is the morning music:
 Prelude-Melodie, Op. 12, No. 1......
 ................ Statkowski Anthen-Te Deum in D........ Wagner Choir hymn 79S--My Faith Looks
 Up to Thee. ...................Bu Buck Response-Lord, Have Mercy Upon
 Us ............-......- -a..... Snepard Offertory-Lord God of Abraham.
 .......-............. MeHuelSsoilil Postlude- Selections from the Im-
 perial Mass .....-.......... Haydn Professor Bacon will deliver the third lecture on "The History of the Books of Our Bible" on Tuesday evening at 7:45.
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Grand Opera Houss.

There was a crowded house at the Grand opera house last night to see The Queen of the White Slaves" The scenic investiture of the play is singu- larly elaborate and beautiful. among the principal scenes being the Chamber of Death, a collapsible steel cage in which brave detective is being slowly. but surely, crushed to death, a raft in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and the underground den of The Terrible Nine" an organization which is a branch of 'The Highhinders.' The performance will be repated again to- day, matinee and night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
PHILIP H. SHERIDAN COUNCIL,

At the regular meeting of Philip H. Sheridan council. held February 2S in Odd Fellows hall, one candidate was initiated and two applications were pre- sented.
 The captains of the two teams ap- pointed at a former meeting made their reports and they expect to have large class initiation at the regular meeting to be held March P, when the degree team of the council will wear their new robes at the initiation.
 All the, members of the council are expected to be present and cordial in- vitation is extended to all the members of the local councils to attend this meeting.
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HUMPHREY STREET CHURCH.

Humphrey street Congregational church.-Public worship at 1O:S0 a. m. and 7:30 D. m. with sermons by the pastor, Rev F. R. Luckey. Childrens missionary service at p. m. Bible school at P m. Christian Endeavor at 6:S0 p. m. Mid-week service of prayer and conference at 7:45 p. m. Tuesday. Boys brigade 7:SO p. m. Saturday. Classes for physical culture at and 7:5O p. m. Monday. Warner Brooks, the cornet-soloist, will be present and play at the Sunday morning service.
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oNE nIvnRc,E c,AsE.

For the second consecutive week only one divorce case appeared on the ex- parte list of the superior court yester- day. Giacomo Rondi, of New Haven, sued Donata Ferruccio Rondi of Gicia Sonnitica, province di Caseita, Italy. The couple were married February IS, 1892, plaintiff alleging adultery, physi- cal incapacity. and assertion on Decem- Der 15, 1894 Decision was reserved.
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Poi.'s Thea,er.

Madame Herman and the big sup- porting bill will close its weeks en- gagement tonight. The surrounding bill has Hal Godfrey and company, Smith and Fuller, Hoey and Lee, El- liott and Neff, A. A. Whitelaw and the Fleury trio, concluding the bill with the motion pictures of the eectrograph.
 Prices, evenings 10, 20, 30 cents; after mons 10, 20 cents; ladies at matinees 10 cents; box seats 50 cents.
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DWIGHT PLACE CHURCH.

The choral society," will assist the quartette in rendering the motette. "Gal1ia," by Gounod The theme of this production, appropriate to the Lenten season, will be presented in a short discourse by the pastor. The public is invited to the service and the holders of pews are asked to be in their places little before 7;30 p. m.
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NO DECISION REACHED.

A hearing was held by the county commissioners yesterday morning on the remonstrance against the granting of a license to Alexander De Marco, of Derby. to sell liquor. De Marco applies for the right to open a saloon at 113 Housatonic avenue, but Lawyer w. Sidney Downs objected to the man and the location as we'll As to location he claimed that itSwas a residential sec tion.
 The commissioners reserved their de- cision.
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AT THE Y. M. c. A.

Dr. F. A. M. Brown will address the men's mass meeting to-morrow after noon in Foy auditorium. Subject, "The Man Without a Hoine'' The special musical programme will be furnished by the Montauk Ladies' quartette All men are cordially invited to attend Meeting at 3:45.
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SHIT WITHDRAWN.

The civil suit for s2,OOO damages which was brought in the city court by H. Greenwald, a tailor, against the Journeymen Tailors' union has been withdrawn. Greenwald lost his crimi- nal action for conspiracy against six of the union tailors last week on prati- cally the same grounds on which the damage suit was brought, namely, that the union kept him from obtaining work. Attorney Wolfe represented the union tailors.
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cHApIrs 4 sMIrH

Charles A. Smith, seventy-six years old, of 116 Liberty street, died at Grace hospital yesterday morning of senility. He had been in the hospital two days. He leaves widow and two daughters, Mrs. John B. Toof, of 4S4 Edgewood avenue, and Mrs. Rukard B. Mallory, of 1O7 York street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCI
 ENTIST

The services of First Church of Christ, Scientist, are held Sunday morning at Il o'clock in Chamber of Commerce hall, 7s3 Chapel street. The subject will be Man"
 Golden text: "so God created man in His own image. in the image of God created He him; male and female cre- ated He them" ."-Gensis 1s27
 The Sunday school meets after the service in the church auditorium. The Wednesday evening testimonial meet ing commences at o'clock.
 The reading room under the auspices of the church is open daily from 2:3O until o'clock in the afternoon. A cor dial welcome to all.
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AMATEUR THEATRICALs.
The Farce, "A Regular Fix" at Pro-
 lessor Schwab's House.

lessor Schwab's House.
 The farce, "A Regular Fix" and a dramatization of Thomas Janvier's Passing of Thomas will be given at the home of Professor J. c. Schwab. BIO Prospect street, on Thursday evening, March 10, and also on Friday evening, March Ii, at 8 o'clock, for the benefit of Lowell house.
 A limited number of tickets at $1 each can be obtained at the houses of Mrs. J. M. Ely, 57 Trumbull street; Mrs. F. c. Porter, 266 Bradley street; Miss Woolsey, 250 Church street; Mrs. Mitchell 253 Lawrence street; Miss Whittlesey, S67 Prospect street, from Thursday, February 25, to Tuesday, March l. Ladies are requested not to wear hats.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
sEI.AH A. IT'LL

Selah A. Hull, prominent citizen of Meriden, died Thursday of apoplexy, aged sixty-five years. MT. Hull was a native of Meriden and had served as city clerk and member of the common council. He was president of the Hor- ton Printing company, secretary of the Meriden Park company and director of the Msriden Savings bank. A widow and daughter survive him.
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BUTTON WILL CONTEST.

One of the trio of actions arising through the contest over the will of William Button came before Judge Thayer in the superior court yesterday on the application of velvarina Button for alimony pendente lite in her suit for divorce against Thomas Button. A motion for q specific statement of the counter-claim was also made, both phases going over for two weeks for argument.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
WHEELER ESTATE FILED.

The estate of the late Agur Wheeler, of 115 Park street, father of William s. Wheeler, a music teacher, and who died in Florida, is inventoried at $41, ,466 Is. Of this $S0,0 ,0OO represents the realty, the houses owned by the estate being locat- ed on Park and Howe streets and on Edgewood avenue.
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MRS. JOHNSON LOSES.

The jury in the case of Mrs. Myra Johnson, of 277 James street, against the Fair Haven and Westville road, yesterday afternoon returned a verdict for the defendant. She sued for $5,OOO on account of falling from car. The jury found that there was negligence on her part.
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JOHN CALLAHAN.

John Callahan, of 1SS Clay street, the foreman of the G. T. Warner Iron Man ufacturing company died yesterday noon from pneumonia. He was thirty years old and unmarried, but leaves brothers and sisters. The funeral un- der charge of Sisk Brothers. will be held at o'clock this morning.
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ST. PAuL's CHURCH.

At St. Paul's church to-morrow--sec ond Sunday after Trinity-the services are holy communion at 9:30 a. m. Morn ing prayer, litany and sermon by Rev MT. Stokes at 1O:S0. Evening prayer and sermon by Rev. Stewart Means of St. Johns church at 7:3O The anthems are Thou, o Lord. Art My Protector, and My Redeemer," by Saint-Saens, and Tennyson's Crossing the Bar,' by Bridge. Sunday school in the parish house at noon.
 Evening prayer and address, Forbes chapel at 4 o'clock.
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STINT To MTDDIEToWN.

Samuel Kreutler of S25 Grand avenue, who went insane for the second time at Atlantic City a week ago, was commit ted to MiddIetown by Probate Judge Cleveland yesterday. Drs Fleischner and Mailhouse testified to his mental condition
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EIIzARErH KEILY.

Elizabeth Kelly, wife of James J.. Kelly, and the daughter of Dennis Kel- ly. died on Thursday. The funeral will take place from her late residence, 55 Ann street, this morning at S:S0 and from requiem high mass at St. Johns church at o'clock.
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EAsT PEARI, srREET cHIJRcH.

East Pearl street M. E. church.-The pastor of this church, Rev. l.. R. Street. CT, D. D., is preaching on Sunday morn- ings a special series of Lenten sermons on the Lords Prayer. The topic of to- morrow mornings sermon will be "The Hallowed Name" The monthly praise service will be rendered by the vested choir in the evening.
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rIRsr METHoDIsT CHURCH.

At the First M. E. church tomorrow the pastor, Rev. Dr. Henry Baker will preach at both services; morning sub feet, Spiritual Childhood and Man hood:'' evening subject, Jesus Only" Sunday school at noon, Chinese school at 2:30 and Epworth league at 6:SO.
 The usual prayer meeting will be held Tuesday evening.
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WINTERS CASE CONTINUED.

The case against Philip Winter, pro- prietor of the cafe at 964 Chapel street, formerly Traeger's, was continued in the city court yesterday morning until March 5. Selling liquor to a minor is the charge, and it is alleged that Flu gene Conneff, seventeen years old, and living at 4S College street. secured 3 case of beer.
 In extenuation it is alleged that the boy secured the beer, not for his own use, but for an older imbiber.
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GRAcE M. E. cHIrRcH.

Rev. A. J. Smith will preach morning and evening at the Grace Methodist Episcopal church on the coming Lords day. The Sunday morning class will be led by Daniel Ackley. The adult Bible class will meet at noon. The Ep- worth league vesper service will be held at e:30.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
FIRST II1THERAN cHuRcH.

First Lutheran church, State street and Hine Place.-Service Sunday morn ing at II o'clock. Rev. J. Luther Sieber, the pastor. will preach on the theme, Command for Service" There will be a short congregational meeting after the morning service. Young Peoples union at 7:3O p. m. Leader, w. A. Gen. ger.
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w. Q. IT. U. MEEr Ar HosPIrA1,

The w. c. T. U. of Westville and No 1 of New Haven conducted their usual Friday prayer meeting at the general hospital yesterday. Three men took the pledge. Mrs. Loveday sang two solos. Similar meetings are held every second Wednesday at Grace hospital under the direction of Superintendents Mrs. c. G. Goss of No. and Mrs. A. E. Wolven of Westyille.
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THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of New Haven will be held in it's hall, Chamber of Comenrce build ing, No. 76S Chapel street, on Monday evening, February 29, at 8 o'clock. { Professor William H. Brewer will ad-! dress the members present upon "Pana-| ma
 There should be a large attendance
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IRENE cuRTIN.

Irene Curtin, daughter of John H. and Mary E. Curtin, died Thursday, aged five years and eleven months The fu- neral will take place from the residence of her parents, BIT Washington avenue, this afternoon at o'clock
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AS

INDIAN ASSOCIATION MEETING.
 A social meeting of the New Haven branch of the Connecticut Indian asso- citation will be held to-day at Mrs. G. B. Stevens. SSS Whitney avenue. Miss Rose Mayer will speak of the work at Hampton, Va, as she spent some time there last winter.
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cu1rRcH OF THE MESSIAH.

At the Church of the Messiah (First Universalist) the pastor, Rev. w. F. Dickerman, will preach tomorrow morning at 1O:3O o'clock. Sunday school and Conversation circle at noon. Young peoples devotional meeting at 6;So D. n.; subject, Self Sacrifice" All are cordially invited to these services.
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ner Davenport avenue and Ward street. The pastor. Rev. Frederick A. Ottmann, will preach at both services. The choir will sing and Organist Dressler will preside at the organ Seats are free. A cordial welcome to all.
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cAT,yARY BAPTIST CHURCH.

Preaching morning and evening by President Charles Cuthbert Hall, D. D., of Union Theological seminary, New York.
 Select music will be rendered by the choir Special invitation is given to the public to attend these services.
 Seats are all free. New hymn books have been placed in each pew by the society's committee.
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ADULT GLASS OF CHURCH OF RE-
 DEEMER

This class will meet as usual to-mor- row noon in the parlors of the Church of the Redeemer and will be addressed by Miss Maynard on the subject of Fresh Air Work The occasion will be made interesting, and the public generally, both ladies and gentlemen, are cordially invited to attend.
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NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
FEATURES OF THE RELIGIOUS
 SERVICES TOMORROW.

ciub-specIai Meeting ofBroiherhood
 of St. Andrew-speeIaI Len,en ser-
 vices.
 At the United church tomorrow the pastor. Rev. A. J. Haynes, will preach at the morning service at 1O:SO.
 William Reuben George, founder of the George Junior Republic, is the speaker at the evening service to-mor- row at the United church under the auspices of the Mems club. The sub ject interests Connecticut and New Ha- ven people just now more than ever, because of the plans already in hand to establish a Junior Republic in Litch- field for the benefit of hoys of Connect icut The institution which MT. George has founded has developed some of the most interesting results in the handling of American youth who have been without the advantages of right train ing and fair environment. The applica- tion of the principles of American gov- ernment to this settlement at Freeville has been one of the interesting and en- couraging things in the whole problem of dealing with those who are to be the American citizens of another genera ticn. Stories of justice administered, business transacted, education acquir- ed, offices and honors won. are as inter- esting tales from true life as one can often find. The service is at 7:SO; doors are open ats7. No seats in the church are reserved
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Nursery Natural History.-Dolly- "There's honey for tea" Bob (always glad to give Dolly information)-Ye Bees make honey.' Dolly-"And who makes jam?' Bob-"Beetles, of course.s Punch.
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ROUGH HOUSE IN PERSON.
Frederick T. Kelsey, Yale, Student, In
 jured Yesterday.

jured Yesterday.
 Frederick T. Kelsey of Orange, N. J., member of the Yale university or chestra, the Symphony orchestra, and the Yale bowling team, member of the freshman class. had his head slightly gashed in wrestling contest in Pierson hall yesterday. He was thrown against a door, cutting open his forehead. MT. Kelsey will be pre- vented from going with the bowling team to play Hartford to-day.
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CHANGE OF FIRM NAME
SHERRY s BARNES co. HAS NErv
 INCORPORATION
Now Known a. "rhs spsrry & raras. company"-msswln Provis,en Com pany rarehassd-Bu.ins.. to be Con- apusd at Long Wharf

sperry & Barnes company have been incorporated under the name of s.The sperry & Barnes Company and wilI continue the wholesale meat business at Long wharf They have also pur- chased the Merwin Provision company and will continue to carry on that busi- ness under their name.
 For the present this business will be carried on from the West Haven plant. but later it will be transferred to Long wharf.
 The following card is self-explana- tory:
 The business heretofore carried on by Sperry & Barnes co-partnership will on and after February 2s. 1so4, be carried on under the corporate name of The Sperry & Barnes Company. The company respectfully announces that it has acquired the property, business and good will of the Merwin Provision conn pany, and that the business of both companies will eventually be conducted under one name.
 Respectfully,
 JOEL RASPBERRY, Presidents
 The Sperry & Barnes property ad. joins the big beef wholesale house of Strong, Barnes. Hart & O., which han dles the New Haven beef output of Swift & Co.
 E. Henry Barnes, who is interested in both the Long wharf concerns, Is a di- rector in Swift & Co.
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day appointed Attorney George E. Hall and Arthur w. Marsden, of Madison, commissioners on the insolvent estate of the late Henry J. Hamilton.
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RRoTHERHOOD OF sT. AMOR

There will be a special meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew at the Home for the Friendless. 7s Clinton avenue, tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock. The Daughters of the King will cooperate, and Rev. Dr. Phillips, of St. James church will officiate. A hearty welcome to all.
 The New Haven hospital service will be held in the hospital chapel to-mor- row evening at o'clock.
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EPWoRTH M. D. CHURCH,

At the Epworth M. E. church to-mor- row the pastor, Rev. Henry E. Hiler, will preach morning and evening. Ser vices begin at 1O:3O a. m. and at 7:3O D. i'm. Sunday school meets at noon, Junior league at 3 P. m. and EpWorth league at 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting on Tuesday evening at 7:S0.
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ZION IJrTHERAN CHURCH

The usual services lat 1O:SO a. m. and T:s0 D. m. will be held tomorrow at the Zion German Lutheran church, cor
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HAMILTON ESTATE. Judge of Probate Cleaveland yester-