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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
roLsroI: THEouTpooRMAN.

Still vigorous at the age of 75 years,
 Count Leo Tolstoi nearly every day either takes a ride on his favorite horse, goes for a. walk under the linden trees with his daughter Alexandra, or, in company with his greatest wolf hound, tramps over the broad acres of the famous estate of Ysnaya Polyana. Tolstoi has long been an ardent out-of doors man; in early life hurdle rider of no mean accomplishments, hunter
 and an athlete; in later years a pedes- trian to whom 12 miles a day in the saddle was as nothing.
 Of the thousands who read the great novelist's virile, bloodstirring pictures
 of the romance and tragedy of the peo- pie of that vast empire of extreme con- trasts only his intimate influence in
 moulding the great philosophers life
 was, perhaps, more than any other single motive, a passionate desire to re-
 gain his impaired health and escape the
 dreaded disease of consumption which carried off two of his brothers.
 Much gush has been written about
 Tolstoi's simple habits and plebeian vo-
 cations. That a Russian nobleman of high estate and vast wealths should es- chew the association and amusements of people of his own class, and devise to follow the blow and share the man. ual toll of his serfs, was in itself TO- nance to inspire the pen of the imag- l inative. Closer study of Tolstoi's life, l however, reveals the very real and not entirely unselfish motive which led him | to turn to the soil. That his heart ex- banded and his sympathy enlarged in
 the environment of Yynaya Polyana, it | is true; but the change came over him
 after he settled down to an outdoor | life. Tolstoi's younger days, as the
 well-read know, were not devoted to the propagation of a great mission. He
 was the leader of a wild set, and it was
 not until physical breakdown forced
 him to an abstemious life in pastoral
 surroundings that the peasant prophet period of his career began.
 l It was in the beginning of the new
 Tolstoi. The luxury loving youth was
 metamorphosed into a peasant whose mind fed upon the realities of the life
 of the people among whom he had cast
 his lot. In the quiet of Ysnaya Polya- l ma, Tolstoi, working side by side with the mujiks, became a Philosopher and
 an exponent of the creed that every
 man should earn his bread by the sweat of his brow.-Outing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
WALLINGFORD.

The wewather for the past week has been a surprise, and not a pleasant one, to about everybody. The mercury early in the mornings has been way down in the twenties. The bluebirds and robins that were seen and heard early in April have disappeared, prob- ably followed the practice of the ground hog, and gone back into winter quarters.
 A. H. Dutton post, G. A. R., has &C., cepted an invitation from Comrade D. W. Ives to visit his home i'll East Wal lingford "Wednesday evening, April 27.
 Wallingford's share of taxes in joint stock corporations amounts to $1, ,2T5. .96. The check has been received from the state treasurer.
 The latest authentic report on the Wallingford and Montowese trolley connection is that the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company has got the Wallingford Tramway company charter and will push the road through at an early date.
 The D. T. Robertson moving pictures were not success Saturday as the ma chine failed to work and had to be given up before the show was half over. The money was refunded.
 MT. and Mrs. E.. A. Manning of Montclair, N. J., are the guests of Mrs. G. w. Hull of North Main street.
 Marsden Hubbard leaves next Satur- day for St. Louis fair where he will re- main until next September, in the em- |ployment of State Commissioner F. A. Betts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
TRINlYY'S NEW PASTOR.
REV MR. KIDD MADE MOST
 FAVORABLE IMPRESSION.
Made Brief Ia k to fiji. People Before Preaching His Sermon Yesterday Forenoon-Hls Fine Rscord-wn Move HIS Family Here This Week.

Move HIS Family Here This Week.
 The Rev. W. H. Kidd entered upon his pastorate at the Trinity M. E.. church yesterday. Before commencing his sermon he stepped from the pulpit to the chancel and made a short ad- dress to his people, speaking in refer ence to his coming to Trinity church saying in substance that the bishop had thought best to send him to them and as a soldier he obeyed the order oi his chief. He was with them to do his duty willingly, faithfully and invoked the assistance of the people to do theil best for their loved Trinity. He made very fine impression on the large au- dienee, and as good Methodists Trinity will go forth to conquer as she has iI the past.
 MT Kidd then went into the pulpit and preached an impressive sermon. He is an interesting and fluent speaker, and will win many friends, as he has in Bridgeport, and other places where he has labored.
 I The ladies social union have been experimenting some necessary work at the fine parsonage of the church, 224 | Oak Place, and Mr. Kidd will move his family to this city this week. Dr. Rall returned to New Haven from the conference last Thursday, and has gone on to Baltimore to enter upon his new field of labor. The ladies will give a reception for the new pastor and his family in the near future, when Mir Kidd will become acquainted with his parishioners. He comes with the hear ty support of his new congregation. | Mr. Kidd is one of the most popular and original of the younger preachers | in the conference. He comes from a four years passionate in First church Bridgeport. In this charge he was re- markably successful. having advanced the church greatly in membership and material equipment. His evening ser mons in particular drew large au- diences from every part of the city. In college Dr Kidd was a scholar and an athlete. while at the same time very active in religious work. He is man of fine presence, has magnificent voice, and is sufficiently versatile in his gists to fit into every demand that is made on the modern pastor.
 Bridgeport is very 10th to lose him, but his coming will be distinct gain to the religious life of New Haven.
 Rev. MT. Kidd's first pastorate was at Windsor, Conn.,, in 1923. He was then transferred to Milford, serving there two years. In 1S96-7 he had charge of the 61st street church, New York city, and in 1898 was at Rockville Center, N Y. He returned to this state in 1899 as pastor of the Torrington church, going srom there to Bridgeport in 1900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
MISS NELLIE REIDY

News of the death of Miss Nellie Reidy, at her home on Cedar street, Branford, came as shock to many for so short had been her illness, to many it was unknown. She passed away about noon Saturday at the age of 3S years.
 She is survived by three brothers, James. with the Sargent Go. of New Haven, John, of the Reynolds Co. of New Haven, and Dennis Reidy, prom inent young business man of Branford,
 The funeral will take place this morn ing from her home and will be follow ed by a high mass sung in St Mary's church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
ABOUT MISSION WORK.
CONFERENCE AMONG THE YOUNG
 PEOPLES SOCIETIES
At the Church of the Redeemsr Yssier- day Afternoon Made by Don o. o.shelson and Harry Wade Hicks ofNew Yo,k.

New York.
 A conference of young people of the
 Congregational churches of the city in
 terested in the work of missions was
 held in the parlors of the Church or
 the Redeemer yesterday afternoon
 there was a good attendance and con
 siderable interest was manifested in
 the proceedings, which lasted for cou-
 ple of hours. The meeting was one of
 the Field day gatherings of the Con
 gregational churches. The object of
 the conference was the discussion of the
 most modern and approved methods for
 the development of an interest in mis-
 sions on the part of the young people
 of the churches. The meeting was con- ducted by Don o. Shelton, associate
 secretary of the Congregational Home Missionary society of New York and Harry Wade Hicks, assistant secretary of the American Board of Missions. Both of these gentlemen spoke at length on the subject before the conference, and told of the various methods that might be pursued by the young people f OL slllE CltQl CGCS III llAC ScL1 J ms O0t VI
 mission work. The Rev. Dr. Phillips, a the Rev Dr. Leete and others also \ spoke. MT. Shelton said among other ' things that the present conditions of the missionary societies rested with the most excellent and godly women of the A churches. That the strong men of the church were not enlisted under their q banner, and taking an interest in the work that they ought to. He also said 4 that it was generally agreed that they 2 should have strong missionary soci- s ety amongst the young people, and al so a mission study class. It was nec- A essary to have a good leader; by a 4 leader he meant lone who knew the 5 way; could keep ahead and get others < to follow" Several suggestions were made by various delegates, such as the # advisability of having regular mission- ary meetings during the month, the ar { engagement of rally and addresses giv- en on mission study. It was also gen. erally agreed that a mission library 1 was essential to the success Of the l movement. The Rev. Dr. Phillips in a ! few closing remarks said that he was l yer. gratifled at the success of the con- l ference and he was sure that the meet ing would result in deal of good.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
NEW HAVEN oRAroRIo SOCIETY

Resumes Rehearsals This Evening in
 College Street Hall.
 The New Haven Oratorio society will resume rehearsals this evening at 8 o'clock in College street hall and con- tinue every Monday night until further notice. Several very interesting short modern works are to be taken up in preparation for the next concert sea- son. Among them will be Parrys 'Blest Sirens," most melodious and beautiful composition, and one which has not yet been given in this country
 A large attendance is expected at these spring rehearsals, as most of the chorus is anxious to continue work
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
To-MoRRow,s ELECTION.
A Light Vote Expected Very Little In
 terest.

Chairman T. H. Macdonald was in the new and attractive republican headquarters in the Glebe building Sat urday night in preparation for election day tomorrow. He was very busy giving instructions to the registrars and ballot booth attendants, and Chair man A. F. Welles was in conference with the democratic town committee at the Tontine hotel.
 There is very little interest felt in the election this year, as there are only all dermen to be elected, in the odd-nuTll- bered wards, and selectmen and con- stables. Neither side intends to make much of contest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
LOCAL GIRLS LOST.

Defeated by Bridgeport by a Score of
 10 to z.
 The final game in the basketball series between the Bridgeport and To- cal high school girls was played Satur- day afternoon at Anderson's gymna- sium and resulted in a victory for the visitors by the score of 10 to '. The game was a fast one and was rough at times.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18

"Is it true, ma, asked the little rab-
 bit, that pa was shot by an amateur gunner?"
 Certainly not replied the mother rabbit. You see, the amateur gunner was shooting at me, while your poor pa sat behind him and laughed. Unfortu- nately the gun kicked and the man sat
 down on your pa and killed him. - Philadelphia Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18

said to be sure hits and the spe- cialty introductions are fast and excel lent.
 Seat sale Thursday. Prices, bargain matinee 25c., 5Oc.; night, 25c., 5Oc., 75c., $1.OO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18

q wish was an angel" sighed Will lie, who had been confined to the back yard for punishment "and then I could fly off wherever wanted to, without anybody to stap me"
 Nope, you couldn't said little Wag- gles, who was talking with him through the fence. If you was an angel they'd clip your wings. .'-Detroit Free Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
EAGLES DEFEAT CLINToNs.

The Eagle baseball team defeated the Clinton Athletic club Saturday by the score of 16 to at the Goodrich street grounds. They desire to play any team under the age of sixteen. For partieu- liars address N. E., Associated Press, city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18

ON RAILROAD CARS. Policeman McAllen yesterday after moon arrested Edward Driscoll, aged eighteen years, of 216 Wallace street, and Peter Palumbo, eighteen years old, Iof 3S9 East street, and charged them
 with trespassing on railroad property.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18

Mrs. Professor Williams, of Prospect street, will give large musicale this evening. A fine harpist will delight the eighty guests.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
WHIST

The Ladies of the Golden Eagle will give a whist next Wednesday in St. Georges hall, Insurance building.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
VISITING cARNEGIE's ISLAND.
of New Haven.

Harry Benedict of This City Enjoyed
 the Hunting and Fishing.
 Harry Benedict os this city is visit ing Cumberland Island, which is own ed by Andrew Carnegie and which is located near Fernandina, Fla MT. Ben e1ict is the guest Of some of MT. Car negies relatives, who are spending a vacation there enjoying the hunting and and fishing, which is excellent
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18

"A Midnight Marriage" with Flor ence Bindley as a star, comes to the Grand Opera house on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday, this week, under the management of Forester & Mittenthal. The play is new melodrama from the pen of Hal Reid, and tells a story of New York life of to-day. It bounds in thrilling, but logical situations, and dramatic offerings of the season Miss Bindley will be seen as Alice Aiston, 7 a beautiful young girl who is compelled to earn her livelihood as a singer in a Bowery music hall but who mar ries the son of a millionaire. The pro- duction is said to be very handsome one and the supporting company one of even excellence.
 Matinee will be given on Saturday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
Grand opera House.

The Wayward Son. which is at the Grand the first three days this week, the stirring domestic comedy drama which will be presented by J. Harwood Springer and Carroll Fleming. 'The Wayward Son" is in no way similar to the blood and thunder melodramas which are so prevalent nowadays, but that it's characters are naturally drawn, and the working out of the plot is ac- complished without offense to the good taste and intelligence of the audience.
 The comedy element has in no way been neglected by the author, MT. Neil nwomey, whose previous plays have all been noted for the cleanness of their fun. Probably the scene which is most striking and novel scenically in 'The Wayward Son. is the sensational res cue of the hero, From Hanford," who is imprisoned in a baggage car by his unnatural brother and a confederate, who is no less a person than the chief of police himself. At the moment when the conspirators feel that they have their victim at their mercy the heroine of the play, Martha Barnard" a yOuHS secret service uelecllVe, udSntS on the stage in locomotive, which her faithful colored ally, Sleepy Bill, quickly couples to the hero's temporary prison and, with throttle thrown wide open. the engine dashes forward to the great discontinue of the conspirators, bearing the helpless hero to a place of safety.
 It is in this illusion of a rapidly nov ing train that the highest art of the scene painter, the stage mechanic and the expert electrician is seen in the highest development of the present pro gressive age. It is claimed for this scene that it's cost alone is equal to that Of the entire scenic outfit of many plays of considerable pretensions. Mat ineo Wednesday,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-29
A Farewell Party.

A farewell parry was given to Ryv. W.
T. MaBon and wife, TUESDAY, evening. at
tine residence of Col. DIV. Houston.
The various families of the United Pres
byterian church were represented, and
the ministers of the other churches OF
the city, with their wives, attended.
Judge Hamilton, A. j. Smith and Others
made short speeches on behalf OF the
various auxiliary church societies, which
were fe. lingly responded to by Rev. Ma
bon. While all felt deep sorrow at part
ing. the evening was an ENJOYABLE one:
Rev. Mabon and " ife enjoy the love and
respect of not only the United Presby-
terrain congregation, but of the whole
community. Rev. Mabon will preach
his farewell setmon next Sunday, and
he and mrs. Mabon will leave for Xenia,
Ohio, Monday, where they will visit un-
til September. and will then go to New
Jersey
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-29
Lone Elm Items

Will Carpenter and wife went to lola,
Tuesday.
Little Julia Roe is visiting friends in
Colony.
Mrs. ]. Bibens' mother came last week
to visit them.
Born, to Owen Bidwell and wife, July
18th, a daughter.
The drillers are down more than 300
feet on the Reeve farm.
Colonel Houston and wife, of Garrett,
were in town, Monday.
The gentle rain which fell Monday was
good Tor the growing crops.
Mrs. Matte. Yelton is visiting home
folks, ]. F. Kelsey and wife, this week
Quite number are off for lola, to-day
Tuesday,, to see Ringing Bros show.
c. H. Nichols and wife spent the first
OF the week with II. A. Hester and wife
J. W. Lamay and wife, of La Harpe,
visited relatives in Lone Elm last Sum
day.
NJ. Shockey and family visited home
folks, w l.. Hastings and wife, the first
of the week.
Miss May Cornell visited in the coun'
try with Mrs. Lulu Matthews day or
two this week.
Jonas Whitney and wife visited with
their daughter, Mrs F. Chatterton, the
first of the week.
Misses Harrington and Reeve, of Kan
sas City. are visiting Mrs. Adalene Nc
Dowell this week
Mesdames Rogers and Housler, of Kin
caid. were over.to see Lone Elm friends
tine first Of the week.
Quite little milk is delivered by our
farmers. They are busy in this vicinity
harvesting ana threshing
II. H. Mcdowell has employment at
the Harvey House, Chanute. He is Wis
ting home folks this week.
Mesdames r. O'Hara, of Colony, and
Maggie Ellis, of Kansas City, visited
Mrs. |. N. Roe last week.
Mrs. Gerte Carrier went to Garnett,
Tuesday, to see her sister, Mrs. Harry
Hunter, returning home. Monday
Mrs. |. A. Hunter and daughter, Miss
Marie, of Chanute, are visiting relatives
in Lone Elm and vicinity this week.
The sick: Mrs. Sarver improves lit
tie. Mrs Thos Robins, south OF town,
is sick with malaria. Mrs. Josie San
ders has been on the sick list the past
week.
Fishing parties are the order OF the
dav. Last Friday evening, Messrs. E. N
Mcdowell, w. Weiser, f. kincaid, and
Mesdames Mcdowell and Weiser and
Miss Patti Metcalf. OF Colony, COM
posed very pleasant fishing party to
| Deer ere elk.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-29
Colony Clippings.


TIOiti Liz WV 1859
Judge Shinn. a prominent attourney
of Chanute, was in the CITY, Monday,
representing DR.. Rudbeak in a BUSINESS
transaction whereby the stockholders OF
the Allen and Anderson Comfy Oil and
Gas Company transferred to the Doctor
ITS franchise to heat and light the CITY
OF Colony with gas, and also all leases
owned by the company, on condition
that operations should begin in the
near future. :,
MANY more leases will be secured. II
possiable in this locality, and a COM
many. according to DR.. Rudbeak's present
plans, will find use for all the oil and gas
which can be secured.
There is not the least doubt in the
world bnt what oil and gas can be
found in paying quantities near us, and
has only been waiting for some one to
go after it. ., 80
There have been two wells drilled
here within the past year, and both
gave good indications of oil, while all
around US, north, east, south and west.
either oil or gas has beef found, and
that IN paying quantities. -,
1t is to be hoped that tina Doctor Will
be able to supply the town with gas be-
fore winter, and, a we understand 1t,
he will begin drilling within the next
three or four months. II he is successful,
he will have good we'll OF gas be-
fore cold weather.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-29
Mrs. Vim. Wycoff is on the sick list.

Mrs. VIM. Wycoff is on the sick list
The drill is working on we'll No. / for
the brick plant. and is down over fifty
feet. The company has no doubt OF get
ting gas
Mrs. Nettie French and childr en- are
here from Emporia, visiting her parents,
n |. Paxton and wife
w. K. Shaw and wife left for Illinois,
Monday, in response to telegram stat
ing that MRS. Snaw's mother was very
sick.
Thos. Bowles and wife are down from
Topeka. spending few weeks in their
home. Mr.. Bowles is taking his vacation
form the duties OF railway mail clerk on
she K, n & ID. road
Dr. Benton and family have moved
into the Harvey Knaus house, on Third
avenue, west, just vacated by Rev. Ma
bon and wife. MIR. Brown and family
have moved from the old Ross property
(owned Joe Carey to the house vacated
by DR.. Benton and family
Rov Stein stopped over between trains,
Tuesday evening 10 visit his folks and
his manv friends. He was on his way
from Roper to Centropolis, Mo-, where
he goes to take the position OF agent for
the Missouri Pacific. Hows this for a
boy who has been raAroading only lit
tie over a year!