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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
BACK FROM PORTO RICO.
William s. Pardee Returns from Pleas
 ant Triu.

William s. Pardee Returns from Pleas
 ant Trip.
 William s. Pardee. attorney-at-law and former candidate for the mayor S chair, has just returned from tour in Porto Rico and the Barbados, where he spent very pleasant time. He was very much, interested in the progress and development that had been made in Porto Rico within the last few years. While at San Juan he had the pleasure of meeting Captain w. w. Lowe, of the United States marine corps. Captain Lowe is a son-in-law of Mrs. Parmelee, of Hillhouse avenue. The captain was expecting the arrival of his wife, who was on her way to join him, in a few days. While at San Juan MT. Pardee also had the pleasure of meeting At torney Joseph Anderson, son of Rev. Dr. Anderson, of Waterbury.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27

the only weak part in his work is the title given the play. Behind the Mask" as a head line, does not seem to carry as strongly as it might the sterling quality of the drama.
 All the scenes are laid in Colorado. Each of the four acts is well written, marked with Mir. Days good comedy, and well filled out with incidents.
 The first act shows the government secret service expert falling in love with the daughter of a wealthy, re- spectable business man whom he later learns is head of the robber combine of gentlemen" operatinf in the crlm- inal world behind the mask of social and business standing.
 The second act shows the syndicate plotting a train robbery, the third act the attempted hold-up, and the last act reveals the mystery.
 A great stage picture is introduced ir the Georgetown Loop scenes.
 The scenery is very pretty and realis- tic, especially in this the case In the third act which introduces the audience to the famous Georgetown Loop scene Tn the second act which takes place ir the office of Gresham an eciting climax takes place, when the vault containing the coveted papers is blown open, The company includes Lew A. Warner Walter Colligan, Minnie Pearl West Beatrice Moreland, Joseph W. Smiley Benjamin Horning, Hedda Laurent Kitty Cameron. George c. Robinson Nellie Fillmore, Lawrence Atkinson Stanley Johns, Lewis Western, Rich ard Toles, Will Cole, Louis Thompson Fred Gray, all of whom were liberally applauded for their splendid work Curtain calls at the end of each act were also numerous. The selections by the orchestra under the direction oi Lotus Felsburg came in for good share of the audiences attention, and were encored time and time again The play is full of merit and ought to draw crowded houses at each of the next three performances to be given, to- night, Wednesday matinee and We'd nesday evening Sale of seats now open.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
Ner Hnven Thenter.

Behind the Mask" 8 strong play full of intensely interesting dramatic situations and presented by very powerful company made it's first ap- pearance direct from the American theater, New York, at the New Haven theater last night. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the interest ing manner in which the author has woven the story together and perhaps
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
PoIps New Tneater.

Polls patrons yesterday afternoon were introduced again to Peter F. Dail- ey, the former Weber-Fields star, who brought with him his eight Dinah Girls. A special vaudeville menu was provided by Manager Poli, which had Staley and Birbeck, the musical blacksmiths, in their novel transformation scene, as a special feature.
 Some of the others include the, novel Leo Correlli, the Chinese dialect come dian; Raymond and Caverly, the Ger man comedians; Fiske and MacDon- ough, and host of others, all contrib uting to the splendid performance given.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27

Lewis H. Freedman has purchased the large dwelling house at 1SS York street, corner of Crown, which has an assessed valuation of $9 9,20O. The proper- ty is purchased of the Elizabeth N. Morrell estate, of which Hannah E. Love is the executrix. A mortgage of $4 ,OOO is taken on the property. The lot fronts 60 feet in York street and 100feet in Crown street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
THE LATE DR. FREEL's WILL.

The hearing in the matter of the pro- hating of the will of the late Dr, Frank T. Freel, of Stony Creek, was scheduled for hearing in the Branford probate court before Judge Foote yesterday morning, but the matter was indefinite ly postponed.
 The will is to be probated in the Brooklyn, N. T., courts, as it has been ascertained that Dr. Freeps name ap- peared on the voting lists of that city and his residence is established in that way.
 Attorneys F. J. Kinney and Matthew IA. Reynolds, of this city, conferred some time ago and decided to offer the will in Branford. Dr. Freels mother, however. gave notice of offering it in Brooklyn. and hearing is scheduled in that city April 2.
 Freel left everything to his valet in the will he made shortly before his death, and which was drawn by Attor- ney Kinney, of Branford. It is under stood a contest will result. The estate is worth about $1O,O00.
 UNDERTAKERS CASE CONTINUED
 The case of Michael Gagliardi, of 1O2 Wallace street, an Italian undertaken, charged with conducting an illegal pub lie funeral, was continued in the police court yesterday until March 29 upon the request of Assistant City Attorney Hoyt.
 Gagliardi is alleged to have conducted the funeral of Salvatore Castigione, a fve-year-old Italian boy, who died re- gently of diphtheria, in violation of the health ordinances. Complaint was made by Health Officer Wright to the city ate
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
HARRY HALL ELECTED.

Succeeds Alfred Powell on Building
 Committee of West Haven Church,
 Harry Hall was last evening elected to fill the vacancy on the building coln- mittee of the new Christ Episcopal church, West Haven, caused by the res ignation of Alfred Powell. The com- mittee has seen many changes since 1t first started it's work. It now consists of Cyrus Futile, George Beebe and Har- ny Hall.
 The preparatory work for the church is progressing, and it is probable that this summer will see the building well started.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
CRANE.

Since the death of Joseph Jefferson the oldest star in point of continuous service before the public is William H. Crane. The latter began his stage career when he was eighteen years old as a member of a small stock com pany. In place of salary he received his bard and tuition. The actor has been before the public for forty-three years, twenty-five of which he has been star. He will appear at the Hyperion March S1 in "The American Lord"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
BOUND OYER ON CIVIL SERVICE
 FRAUD CHARGES.

VIII be No Short Calendar Session of
 the Superior Court-MilfOrd Folks
 Object to saIOon-SettIing Up the
 Barnes Estate-Baldwin Will Re-
 cOrded-Dr. Freels Will--Cases Be-
 fore the City Court.
 There was hearing yesterday in the cases of G. Bopollzio and A. Rosetti, who were arrested several weeks ago charged with fraud before the civil service board It is charged that A. Gravel, law student, took Popolizio's s papers and went through the examina- tion, and that Rosetti was also mixed up in the transaction. Rosetti and Popouizio appeared yesterday noon in the United States court room. They were defended by Attorney Philip Pond who had 8 conference with District Attorney Parker and as a result the ac- cIsed waived an examination and were bound over to the United States dis trict court.
 The bond was $1,0O0 in the case of Popolizio and $30 for Rosetti, the same as before, which they secured. Gravel left town when they secured the ir- regularlties and has not been seen here since. It was stated yesterday tha tthe young men were not familiar with civil service rules and did not know they were committing crime against the government.
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torney, who issued a warrant for Gagli ardi's arrest.

ardis arrest.
 CASES BEFORE THE CITY COURT.
 Judge Tyner yesterday morning found Harry A. Smith guilty of breach of the peace, as charged by J. E. Jordan, and fined him $25 and costs. Both men were employed in the railroad tower at Cedar Hill. Jordan's finger was bitten off in the fight.
 Judgment was suspended in cases of vagrancy against Wesley E. Porter and John Zimmerman. Edward Davis (colored), who was ar rested at the railroad station for theft from the person, will be tried Thurs day.
 Lawrence Johnson and LilIie Johnson, charged with improper conduct, were fined $7 and costs each. Edward Holly, charged with violat- | ing the liquor law, will be tried to-mor- row. His arrest is said to have been the result of complaint from three colored men who disliked something that he did.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
CHARLIE L. BALDWIN's WILL ON
 RECORD.

Henry G. Newton and Jessie w, Baldwin qualified as executors of the will of the late Charles L. Baldwin in tha probate court yesterday. All the property is left to members of the fam ilv. According to the 1905 tax list Mir Baldwin was assessed for $15,29O worth of personal property and real estate.
 The house of the deceased at 12S4 Whalley avenue is valued alt $6,S25. William H. H. Hewitt and Ward Church will make the appraisal
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
OWENS MOVED HERE.

Frank Goetz has bought the ovens which have been in use at the plant of the Eastern Biscuit company in South Manchester and has moved them to New Haven. Mir. Goetz is interested with several Manchester men in a large cracker factory in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
EAasrstttnSt.
LEOPOLD 1s'is;.. yS5ss
 Lessons now booking Studio, B6 Insurance E3BiTdimw.

doubtless served a purpose in the one unceasing purpose which runs through tie ages. Now the philosophy of the West has forever busted Confucius and his commentators. There is only one temple in Confucius in all Japan, and that is used as an educational museum. Shanghai Celestial Empire.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
"THN CoNvICTs DAUGHTER.

"The Convict's Daughter" the suc-
 cessful and popular comedy drama,
 come to the New Haven theater the nights this week. It is interesting and
 intense throughout. From the rise of the curtain the expectation and sus- pense of the audience is kept at high pitch by a constant succession of thrill ing situations which are worked out very cleverly. The sensational escape of the convict from the prison wall to the swiftly running freight train, Is without question the acme of stage mechanism. The play is entirely from from situations which cannot be recon ciled to human consistency, and in comparison it ranks far above plays of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
A POVERTY PARTY.

One to be Held at the Home of Miss
 Hazel Stow To-Morrow.
 The Boardman sophomore girls will give poverty party at the home of Miss Hazel Stow, 2S Trumbull street, tomorrow Wednesday, afternoon. The hours are from 3 to G. An enjoyable time is anticipated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
s1xTH Q. ". vETERAN DFAp.

pINIII V V. 4II IHINfA4N F 01-IFA1 M
 Noroton, March 26.-Andres Schwenk a veteran of Company H, Sixth Con- necticut volunteer infantry, died yes terday at Fitchs home for soldiers The remains were sent to-day to Anso- mia for burial.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
gNARrNG ON THE DAM ESTATE,

Yesterday afternoon there was a hearing in the bankruptcy court on the Mary Dam estate. The hearing was for the purposes of examining some wit nesses. Mary Dam kept a little fruit store on Grand avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAX Take Laxative Promo QuInine Tablets Druggists refund money If it fails to cure, E, W. Groves signature is on each box, 25c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27

NO SHORT CALENDAR SESSION
 Judge Shumway has notified the clerk of the superior court that he will be engaged all of this week and probably part of next in the superior court at Waterbury, and that therefore he will nat be able to hold any short calendar term on Friday, March 30. No cases will be assigned for trial during that time. Short calendar term will be postponed until April G.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
--EiA :.
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The style of Hats for Spring and Summer, 1906 vary considerably from the conventional styles which havc been in vogue for several years. For correct style and comfort we reeorn- mend the John E. StetsOn-Special-- John c. Wilson Hats--The Guyer--. flexible Hats-Youns's Hats. We are agents for all these makes ana have complete lines of sizosA shapes and shades. Let us fit you this season.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27

SETTLING UP BARNES ESTATE. Application, has been made in the probate court by Bayard Barnes and the other executors of the estate of F.. Henry Barnes for authority to sell property belonging to the Barnes es- tate.
 The application is made in connection with the plan to close up the inter ests which Mir. Barnes had in the firm of Sperry Barnes, pork packers on Long wharf. It Is understook that the interests which Mir Barnes had in the concern are to be taken over by Joel A. Sperry and by Joseph Porter, the sur viving partners MT. Barnes owned 375 shares of the stock in the Sperry & Barnes company of a value of $26,125. He also owned heavily in stock of Swift & Go. of Chicago. MT. Barnes had quarter interest in the five story brick block at IA State street, and his interest in this piece of prop erty is to be transferred to Joel A. SpeTy
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
BuOu Thenter-

BIJOu TheateF. Two unusually large audiences witt messed two capital productions at the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-27
AGAINST
LFoRD FOLKS
 SALOON. :

Tomorrow the county commissioners will listen to the testimony of a num- Der of the residents of Milford, who are opposed to 6 liquor license being grant ed to Dick Gickher, who wants to con duct a saloon under the name of the Sea Breeze hotel at Fort Trumbull beach. The remonstrants objected to the situation of the roposed place upon the ground of its unsuitability,
 The Milford prohfbitionists recently succeeded in having the license of J. Libbey, the proprietor of the Washing ton Bridge cafe revoked. Bridgeport uses Milford as a zone in which to lu- bricate Sundays when the Park City is reputed to be dry as a bone.
 A number of the residents of Anso- mia, who live in fourth street, have fil- ed remonstrance petition with the county commissioners against trans fer liquor license being granted to Vasil Preslopsky.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-27
Sunday Excursion to Mathews County
by Old Dominion Steamer.

The Old Dominion Line Steiner
Hampton Roads, will make s3ccial
trip to Mathews county, Sunday heAt
October IS; leaving Old roir: at Z
III. Fare round trip, $l.10
III. B. WALKER, w. II. LANDON
Traffic Manager, Agent.
New York. Newport News, Va
10-26-2t.
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MINNESOTA DUE AT |
YARD THIS MORNING
Broom VIII Be at Vessels Masthead
to indicate That all Records
Have Been Swept ABIDE.

Having completed her final trial
twenty.four hour endurance run In
the open seattle battleship Mime.
sofa Will arrive ut this port from
Rockland, Me-. this morning and pro.
ceeh to the shlpyard where she will
receive her finishing touches.
The naval engineer board, which.
conducted the endurance run down
the coast, will dlsembark as sJoa
as the vessel Is moored at Tho yard.
and proceed to Washington To make Il
report to the navy department upon
tho warship's performance on the run
down the coast.
Following the usual custom tho
warship will have the figures of her
speed, 1881 knots al hour painted
on her superstrnctnrc and turrcts aud
will have brooms dashed to her mast
head. Her jnblant crew of 500 me-
chanics will discmbark as soon as the
ship reaches The yard and they will
receive their extra money for SER
vices on the trip this afternoon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-27
NEW SLOGAN FOR W. c. T. U.
Women to Shout "White Rbboners"
When Appiauding.
(Dy Associated Press.)

HARTFORD. CONN, Oct. ga
new crusade slogan. OF the Womens
Christian Temperance Union, was
born here today at the opening of the
National Convention OF that body. 1t
emanated from criticism made during
the worlds convention In Boston. that
the organization was weak In It's
plauditory outbreaks. hut after to,
days demonstration such IL claim will
have no basis In fact.
This new cry says tho delegates Is
destined to echo around the world.
Led by grey haired woman. the 400
delegates and their friends arose In
Parsons Theatre. and after little
coaching filled the auditorium, with
white fibboners; white ribboners;
hurrah."
This ontburst, the most pronounced
OF tho session. was twice evoked
first when 1t was announced
1 that the net gain In membership for
the year was 1900, and again when
Nine Kali YAKIMA. president of tho
Japanese ", c. 4. u, bid farewell to
the convention.
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The Range of Apples.

Pineapple" and "lovc apple" t6matol
are instances Of the manner in which
the apple has been habitually taken as
the typical fruit. the name of which Is
naturally borrowed in naming all sorts
OF fruits and vegetables that only re-
motely resemble II. DR. Murrays die
tionary gives an imposing list of them
Jews apple. devils apple, kangaroo
apple, and so on. A writer Of the sew
enteenth century speaks of "thc fruit
Or apples Of palm trees" and Il four
tccnth century man says that .'all
inancrc aplcs that ben closyd in an
hardc skinnc, ryndc, other shale. hon
callyd Nuccs" muts). In the year 1000.
apparently. earth apples" meant not
potatoes, but cucumbers. And even
Ewes "applc" Is believed to have been
n citron.
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THE ELOQUENT NUDGE.
An Incident Illustrating n Trnft In
Wnmnn,n Nnture.

'Do you see the woman walking In
front Of us thcre?" asked the man with
the fashionable tie to the friend who
was strolling Up Broadway with him.
DO you notice anything particularly
striking about her? Nothing. except
that she is very we'll dressed? That's
what l would say. Now. I'll bet YOU
half dollar that when she passes the
three women walking just ahead of her
all three will nudge each other stimuli
taneOusly."
Tho woman behind was walking
faster than the three In front and sho
soon passed them. The three women
looked her over from foot TO head, then
nudgel each other with their elbows MS
II possessed with the same thought
How did YOU know TT" inquired the
friend as the other pocketcd the half
dollar.
II didn't know It," was the reply. "If
had 1t would have been taking an I'M
fair advantage Of YOU to bet. But I
was reasonably certain of 1t. There Is
n certain indescribnble something In
some women's manner, appearance and
carriage that causes all other women to
nudge each other at sight of her. l
couldn't tell You just what 1t Is, but I'm
ready to put UP wager on 1t every
time. The nudge is simply n part of
women's sign language which means
something that cannot be nut into
words. but which every other woman
understands New York Press.
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Justice Of Peace Smith Lands IN
Police Stallion.
SERIOUS CHARRE AGAINST HIM
Young Wife Says Husband Chased
Her Out of Yard and Fired Two
Shots From RevoIver-BalIed and
Re.arrested.

Charged with shooting at his wife,
Justice Of the Peace Floyd Smith was
arrested at his home, GIL Twenty.
fifth street. about $50 o'clock last
night by Police Officer Samuel Pear
son. After being taken to the police
station the prisoner was bailed upon
his own recognizance in the sum of
$50 by Justice Is. b. Senmes. but was
afterwards rc-arrested at the corner
of Huntington avenue and Twenty
fifth street by Chief of Police Rcy-
nolds and locked up ut the station
house OH the charge of drunliness.
According 10 the story told the po-
lice by Mrs. Smith, she was in the
yard in the rear OF her home last
night when her husband came home
In an intoxicated condition. He en-
tered the yard and drew n revolver.
She ran through gate in the fence
between the yard and the yard in the
rear Of Littlc's drug store and sec
ond later heard two shots fired. When
asked II the shots were fired at her,
Mrs. Smith said she did not know
and gave as her reason for seeking
safety when her husband drew the
revolver, that. on account OF his con-
be near him with loaded gun I'm his
hands.
Continuing she said that her hus-
band had been drinking all day and
had been In "fussy" mood. She
took his revolver away from him In
his office. 2i15 Jefferson avenue. ear
~ In the afternoon as she was afraid
that he might ire the gun In the
street
The shooting caused considerable
excitement in the neighborhood and
quite crowd gathered at the scene
OFFICER Pearson was standing in front
of Titles drug store when the shots
were fired AMI he Immediately placed
Smith under arrest.
When seen In the police station by
Daily Press reporter last night
Justice Smith said that he knew Moth
Ing of the charge against him and that
lie did not shoot mt his wifc. He will
he given hearing in the police court
this morning.
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Pays Ten Dollars and Costs for
Invading Newspaper Office.
big CROWD ATTENDED THE TRIAL
Declining to Go on Witness Stand,
Mir. Finch Left Court Room Before
Justice Brown Gave Decision
Charge Against Reporter Dismissed.

A big crowd gathered In the police
court room yesterday morning to hear
the trial of the cases of Il. +. Finch,
charged with assault and battery, ana
Wright Med Williams, charged with
disorderly conduct. Mr.. Finch was
fined $40 and costs and the case
against Mr.. Williams was dismissed.
The trial was the aftermath OF the
episode In tho Times. Herald office
Thursday afternoon, when Banker
I. Finch. went on tho warpath on nc.
. count Of the published article concern.
Ing his being fined for contempt of
tho Corporation Court.
Mr.. Williams, who is n member Of
the reportorial staff of the Times.
Herald, was the first witness. After
explaining that he was very we'll salts
lied with tho outcome OF his encoun.
Ter with Mr.. Finch, and that tho war
rant WIS sworn out by Manager p. r.
Marshall, the Witness told OF what
happened, his account being practical
ly tho snme rs TINT given In this pa
per yesterday morning.
" Mr.. Finch, representing himself,
cross examined the witness, his only
intention apparently being to get an
opportunity to villify the newspapers
without getting on the stand. lie do.
Mod positively that he wore Ii ring
Thursday afternoon and said that he
used no profane language, although
lie might have called the reporter n
damned liar"
Editor w. n. Kirby testified that
some one told him that Mr.. Williams
was "gettlng licked" and then he rnn
to the business office. Just before he
got to the door he heard some one
CRYING stop! Stop! anu ms no entered
the door. W,iliams said you'd better
say stop, damn YOU" Then, the cdi.
Tor went OH to say, Mr.. Finch left the
office In hurry.
Mr.. Finch declined to 20 on the
stand and left the court room without
waiting for the Justice to give his dc.
cislpn. The young lady stenographer.
who was In tho office when tho fight
started, waB sent for and Justice
Brown heard n statement from her In
the office of Chief Reynolds. Tho
young lady said that Mr.. Finch seem-
ed to be very much excited and appnr.
emily was looking for trouble when he
entered the office. She heard him call
Mr. Williams II liar, but RIM out for
! .hslp and did not see NIL OF tho fight.
The Justice. In giving his decision.
said that Mr., Finch evidently went to
tho newspaper office to start n ROW.
and that. while Mr.. Williams struck
the first blow, the banker was respon-
slble for the fight