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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
REToRY SCHOOL BURNED.
Centerville Firemen Worked Hard to
Save It

The old rectory school in Centerville
was burned Wednesday night, The
Centerville volunteer fire department
was holding its regular meeting when
the fire broke out, and rushed to the
scene with it's fire fighting apparatus.
The fremen hitched their hose to a
hydrant of the New Haven Web Co.,
who kindly pumped the water for them
and set. their stream of water on the
blaze. They managed to confine the
fireto the rectory school property, but
it is a total wreck. The building burn
ed was a frame structure about lou
feet long and 90 wide and three stories
high. 1t was occupied by Italian fam
lies.
The property loss Is about $1,000, COW
cred by insurance. Alling, Webb d.
Morehouse of this city take care of the
| property for William @. Raymond, its
owner who resides in New Jersey
There are various explanations re-
garding the origin of the fire. Lamps
were used for lighting, and 1T IS pre-
sumed some one tipped over, them.
The confagration lit up the country
| for g. mile around.
The rectory school was started II
the early forties by Charles Everest
who was afterwards succeeded by has
sons, Rev. Haynes Lord Eeverest and
Charles p Everest, jr., now Of Center
| vile. About ten years ago the schoo
was closed, and the sons of the foundel
opened similar institution In New
Milford, which has since been closed.
The Rectory school alumni include
many distinguished men. ]. Pierpon
Morgan attended the school prior tt
going to Cheshire academy. Mcke
Rankin, the actor, and Dean Richmon'
of Buffalo, N. Y, were also pupils a
the Rectory.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
CORONER MIX.


Investigates Death Of Miss Burns--.
Thinks She May Have Worried over
Financial Matters.
Coroner Eli Mix yesterday morning
Investigated some of the effects left ny
Miss Lizzie Burns, the young lady
whose body was found in West River.
A pocketbook containing a number Of
papers was looked over by the coroner.
The pooketbook contained a number Of
installment house receipts, showing
that the young lady had secured a coma
plete outfit within the past two weeks.
Another installment receipt bank
showed she had been paying another
concern weekly on account.
She also had in her pocketbook a
pawn ticket for ladies' gold watch.
A postal card dated May Il was found,
which stated that she could secure
work by applying at the cartridge he-
partment at Winchester's. Evidently
she did not go there. #
Coroner Mix is satisfied from inNesti-
cation made that the girl conlnrdtted
suicide.
From a number of bills she had IL
was evident she had been STRUGGLING TO
pay off some old debts and prupalbly
grew Respondent. Her father, Michael
Burns, died some time ago. &
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
SUIT FOR DIVORCE.

Suit for divorce has been instituted
nv Herbert Nelson Plat against his
wife. Ella B. Plat. The couple inter-
married November II, 1904 The plain
tiff is a resident of this city. The de-
fendant is believed to reside in Usage,
iowa. The decree is asked for on the
statutory grounds. Mrs. Platt's maid
en- name was Carter. Service has been
made on her by mail by order of the
superior court.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25


The third annual exhibition at the
City Mission house by the gymnasium
classes for women and girls was held
Monday evening with an audience OF
zoo or more in attendance. A very at
traotive programme had been prepared
by the PHYSICAL director, Miss May B.
Lyon. a graduate of the New Haven
Normal School of Gymnastics, class OF
80, who has had charge of the gym
nastic work through the past season.
Twelve numbers were presented, all OF
which were heartily applauded' among
which worthy of special mention were
"The Combination March" in eight Sec
lions 'srhe Flower Hoop Drill" and
"rhe Peasant Dance by five young Ia
dies in costume Miss Bertha Sweeney
was piano accompanist for the exer-
cises.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
SANITARY NEEDS.
Very important Meeting.

In Yale hall, Franklin street, this
afternoon there should be a large at
tendance Of the residents of the Sixth
and Seventh wards, for 1t has to do
with the health and sanitary condition
in that part of the city. The meeting
will be at 2;3O o'clock and will be adj
dressed by Health Officer Wright, Dr..
Julia TeeIe, Alderman Collins MIS-.
Herr and others.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
KNTGHTs OF COLUMBUS.

The committee on dedication of the
Knights Of Columbus has sent out the
following:
The members Of the local councils
who are members Of the council choirs
and all other members having good
voices, are requested to meet Prof.
Haesohe at the hall in the new building
on Chapel street, Friday evening" May
25, at 5 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
MRS. BAcoN,s RsTATE.

James E. Wheeler and James X
Blake fled in the probate court yes
terday an inventory on the estate OF
the late Mrs. George Anna Bacon, wire
Of DR.. Francis Bacon of High street.
Mrs. Bacon left property valued at
S45. 1924, all personal DR.. Bacon IS eX-
ecutor of the will, and is the chief pen
eficiary.
Mrs. Bacon had the power to dispose
of in her will, the large estate OF her
grandfather. This, it will be recaled'
will go to charitable institutions.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
HENRY DONOVAN

Talks About the Row Over the Spring
side Appointment.
Former Alderman Henry Donovan,
who failed to receive the appointment
for the position of assistant manager
of the Springside home, said yesterday
81 have given my lawyer instructions
to push this matter through to q fin
ish."
Mr.. Donovan said that the matter
would be taken into the courts, but
he did not know just when. He says
that the position belongs to him, and
selk was not eligible for the appoint
ment he got.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
THE CIRCUS COMING.

Will Give Two Shows Here on June IA
Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on
Earth will be in New Haven on June
a. and win show on the large grounds
dill the corner Of Washington avenue
and West street.
Mr.. Harvey L. Watkins, the press
representative, was in town yesterday
making arrangements
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
NEW HAVEN SAVINGS BANK,
old officers Are Re-eIected.

The annual meeting of the New Ha-
ven Savings bank was held Wednesday
night. James S., Hemingwa y, assistant
secretary and treasurer Of the bank,
said yesterday: There is nothing TO
say about the meeting except that all
the old officers were reelected"
General Samuel q. Merwin is the
president of the bank. Robert A.
Brown, the secretary and treasurer Of
the institution, is in Europe.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
FORMERLY OF CRAWFORD.

former resident of Branford, whose
death occurred in New York city We'd
nesday evening, arrived in Branford
Yesterday on the 11:24 train and was
taken to the undertaking rooms of S.
A. Griswolwd. Burial will take place
in Center cemetery, Branford, to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
cA rr1o11c MEMORIAL DAY.

June 10 has been decided upon as
The date Of the Catholic Memorial day
IN wallingford. In the event of stormy
weather ON that date the exercises VIII
mo deferred until the first clear Sunday
James Reale. Joseph Ollayos and ]. w.
Whalen win be in charge Of the mu-
steal arrangements. James Luby and
W,lliana Wrinn have been selected to
decorate the grave of Rev. Hugh NAL
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
s1rrs nHE sHERrFF.

Ferdinand ]. Brauer has brought suit
against Deputy Sheriff William e. Hig-
gins to recover certain mechanical i'm
Elements which he claims was wrong
fully seized by the sheriff. The plain
tiff in the action is carriage repairer
on Commerce street.
His action against the deputy sher-
iff is returnable to the civil side of the
court of common pleas. The property
at issue is worth about $780,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
Yn1rNG HEIR WINS.

Judge Cleaveland in the probate court
Yesterday dismissed the application OF
the mother of NJ. j. Fitzgerald Oh
Westville for the appointment of a con-
servator over her son, and. the claim
that he was wasting an estate of $5,oOo'
which had been left to him by an aunt
in Providence, r. /. ]. P. Goodhart
appeared for Fitzgerald.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
DEMTTRIRER IS ovERRULED,

Tugde Shumway Of the superior court
has overruled a demurrer In the case
of the New Haven Metal company
against Mary NJ. Hihckley of Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, and the case must now
60 to trial on its merits.
The suit concerns an alleged agree
ment regarding the case of old bricks
and Junk from the old Judson Packing
house in winchester avenue, which was
destroyed by fire.
The plaintiff alleges that defendant
Through her agent agreed to sell him
the bricks and junk for $3.50, and then
sold them to another party, 1t is said
the junk was reasonably worth $500
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
NEW BANKRUPT GASES.

william Vossner, a retail clothier at
272 Bank street, Waterbury, filed a pc
tition in bankruptcy in the local courts
yesterday.
The debts are given as about $4,697,
and the assets as about 50, $50. The date
for the first hearing has not yet been
fixed.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
HOME ON VACATION.

Charles F. elleher Of 20 Elliott
street, is home on his vacation from
the Philadelphia Dental college. Mr..
Kelleher will spend the entire summer
here.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
WILBUR S. PARKER.

Now Visiting Friends in the Vicinity
of West Haven.
w. S. Parker of Illinois made host
Of friends in this city and nearby towns
during the many years that he was en-
gagged in shipping valuable sale horses
from the west to this market. Mr..
Parker is now visiting with friends in
this vicinity, and is being warmly
greeted.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25

An informal dance win be given ia
I,enox hall this evening by Miss Julia
REYNOLDS for the benefit Of st. MARY :
rectory fund,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
LACE CURTAIN BURNED.
Slight Fire on State Street Last Even
ing.

ing.
Box So was rung at 9:O5 last evening
for a fire at 646 State street, near Grove
in the residence of Frank N. Staley,
Double lace curtains We're blown
against gas jet and were destroyed
and rugs underneath were damaged by
the fire and the chemicals from the
chemical engine. Loss about $50. The
new steamer No. u made very quick
time in getting to the fire, About LOCO
people assembled at the scene of the
blaze.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25
TELLS STORY OF HUSBANDS
CRUELTY.

In the civil side of the superior court
yesterday Mrs. Margaret L.. Cannon
told a remarkable story, OF alleged
cruelty on the part Of her husband,
John L. Cannon, whom she is suing for
divorce, custody of their two children,
and alimony. The couple were mar
ried in 1894. For several years Mrs.
Cannon has been working as cashier In
a store at Fair Haven.
The plaintiff testified that for many
years the defendant has contributed
nothing toward her support, and that
In addition he has frequently beat and
choked her while intoxicated.
MANY nights, while have washed
clothes until midnight, he has been
around the corner In the saloon drink
ing" Mrs. Cannon declared.
Cannon enters a general, contradic-
ton of his wife's statements.
MRS. HOEY'S CASE WEDNESDAY,
Judge Cieaveland In the probate
court has postponed the hearing in the
West Haven case of Mrs. John F. Hoey
as an alleged dipsomaniac, until next
"wednesday. At this time the case will
be opened and re-heard. Pending the
new hearing, Mrs. Hoey's counsel, D.
e. Fitzgerald, has agreed that Mrs
Hoey shall remain with her friends
and away from her husband.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-25

'eThe trouble is mot that we don't
know a good thing when we see It, but
that somehow we are always locking
the other way.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
JUDGE A DEFENDANT.
Once Prominent Man ON Trial Today
For Drunkenness.

Seldom has a man been brought into
a police court to face Il Judge with
his features showing the wear and tear
Of life written as plainly on his face
as when w. Nj. perrill came before
Judge Diehl this morning. While not
yet In his prime, he acts as a man 80
years old. His facial features are
drawn and haggared. His movements
are slow and sluggish His hair Is
gray, he Is slovenly dressed, and dirty,
The arresting officer testified that he
was rather intoxicated. TO this Mir.
Perrill strongly objected He WAS well
Versed IN court proceedings, having
once been q territorial Judge In Texas.
lie carries today parchment permitting
him tn practise law IN Arizona. Texas.
and Idaho, He Is a personal friend OF
Gov Gooding and OF the late ex-Gov.
Hooag Of Texas. He was appointed
TO his iudgshlp by the latter He held
his position for many years and his
court was always marked for its order
and the justice which was meted out.
Yet this has all changed within a
few short years. He has no home, his
family have deserted him, or he them.
Tie still has pride enough about him
to stay away from his old friends,
Judge Diehl found the man not guilty
as charged ana dismissed him, as this
was his first offense,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
THE FOOTBALL SEASON.
Subject of Talk to Students by Dean
Cummings This Morning.

Dean Cummings Of the art school
spoke to the students OF the university
at chapel this morning. He dealt with
the past football season and read re-
port of the treasurer This was very
satisfactory, considering the disadvan-
tages and the inclement weather which
the football team has had To undergo.
A short business meeting was held by
the college students after the reading
Of the report. The forming Of stu
dents cooperative store was brought
up and thoroughly discussed 1t was
finally decided that owning TO the
amount OF capital required to start 1t,
that the movement should be dropped.
A committee was appointed TO flame a
resolution TO be presented to the board
Of regents at their meeting today, ask
ing that this be done IN connection with
the installation OF the pOstoiiice
The board OF regents met today at
noon IN the offices OF the Deseret Ma
tonal Bank, Several changes In the
presidents biennial report are to be
considered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07

Welsh, supervisor OF the grammar de-
partment of the city schools will de-
liver an address on the subject OF
Literature in the Grade Schools
How They Got Money--Wlford
Swenson, aged II. and Alfred De La
mar aged 16, were arrested by the
police yesterday afternoon upon the
charge Of petit larceny The boys
were playing pool when they noticed
q package lying on one of the pool
tables, They took the package and
found that 1t contained a new pair OF
shoes They then took the shoes back
to the merchant from which they had
been purchased and asked to have
the purchase price refunded as the
shoes were too small. The money was
paid them and they departed. Later
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
Noted Author and Editor Lectures In
Barratt Hall Tonight.

John Kendrick Bangs editor Of Puck
and author Of the House Boat on the
stxy," is a visitor in salt Lake today.
He arrived this afternoon from Los
Angeles. aud will lecture tonight under
the auspices OF the Mutual Improve
ment Lecture bureau, IN Bauatt hall.
His topic win be From Adam to AIDE
and he Is said 10 be very entertaining,
in addition to being celebrated author
and writer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07

injured. namely ]. NJ. McCutcheon Of
Pitisburg. aud C. j. Pope Of East
Orange. ~ J. Three other students
were slightly injured. They are II, II.
Powers Of Atlanta. Ga; w. w GOetz
Of Milwaukee, ana II. NJ Curry, Jr.,
OF Pittsburg.
Besides the death ana injury Of the
above mentioned students. three menu
hers Of the fire department OF the city
Of Ithaca, namely A. $ Robertson,
John Rumsey ana i. j. Landon were
Instantly killed by the falling OF the
north wall Of the burning building.
"The origin OF the fire IL unknown"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
BURNED TO DEATH.
Frank Mckcon Crcmated In His Cabin
At Pocatcllo This Morning.

Pocatello, Ida, Dec. 7.-.OId Frank
McKeon. familiar character about
town, was burned TO death in his shack
across the river this morning about
o'clock The origin Of the fire Ia un-
known but some believe that II Is o
case OF foul play. Frank was a
bachelor nearly 60 years old and owned
some real estate.
About 10 years ago nc was attacked
IN his cabin by a pair of holdups and
one eye was gouged out. He spent
some time last night in the 80 X" sa-
loon. The fire department could not
save the house as II was out side the
water limits so the best done was to
keep the fire from spreading.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
FOUR MEN KILLED ON
MAINE CENTRAL RAILWAY

Lewiston, Me, Dec, -Four men
were killed and three others injured in
head-on collision between two freight
trains Oh the Maine Central railroad
near Annabessacock last night. The
dead are the engineers of both trains.
fireman and a brakeman. The other
fireman and two brakemen were Sc
verely injured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
SMALLPOX REPORTED.
DIR. Clark Returns From Official Trip
TO Ilcbcr.

Dr. Clark. inspector Of the state
board Of health. returned last evening.
from an Official trip to Heber. where
nc reports half dozen light cases OF
smallpox In three families which have
been quarantincd, lie says there have
been so very light cases at Midway and
Charleston the entire infection having
been imported from Park City How
ever, there Is no occasion for alarm.
quarantine has been maintained. and
everybody seems 10 either have recov-
cred or are cOnYalescent. DR.. Clark
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
GREAT FAMINE IN CHINA.

Washington, Dec IA serious FAM
inc affecting millions OF people prevails
throughout central China. according 10
q cable message received at the state
department today from Shanghai. This
is the first information the government
here has received that such a serious
condition exists. The dispatch states
that relief committees consisting Of the
various consul generals, local Chinese
officials and businessmen have been APP
pointed to deal with the situation. The
dispatch adds that the sufferers are on
the verge OF starvation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
LATE LOCALS.

Bank Ciearlngs--Today's local bank
clearines amounted TO sl,20l, 323.08 as
against s95t,4S3,29 for the same day
last year
special Mcctlng--Thc city board Of
education will hold q special meet
ing tomorrow nc noon To pass upon
the bills for tho recent school cleo
ton. u Will also meet on Monday at
noon 10 canvass the returns u the
election.
Additional Transferable follow
ing realty transfers were recorded
yesterday afternoon: Sarah T.. Nor
ris To Alfred T.. Sweet, 6xels rods,
corner OF Second and n streets, for
$4,000; A. q Robertson to r. NJ.
sweet, acreage near Draper for s3,-
zoo
An Art Display--Messrs Mahonri
NJ. Young and Lee Greene Richards
tho well known artists. will open an
art display tomorrow, of water and
Oh paintings In the art gallery on
South Temple street. near the Des-
eret sunday school union headduar-
ters. the exhibition to run until
Christmas.
To Address TcacherS--At the rcgu-
lar meeting u the teachers OF the
salt Lake county schools tomorrow
at noon IN Judge Lewis court room az
the city and County building John
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
FASTENERS BUY LOTS.
Announcement Made That 1913 Have
Been Purchased.

A sizeablo realty deal was made pub.
lic this morning In the announcement
Of the sale by NJ. L. Cummings 10 local
and eastern parties OF LOIS lots, each
% and 30 by l25 feet. close by the Utah
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07

entity to lecture ON hygculc topics of
special local application, and has sent
up to that section nuisance notices to
be posted where they will do the most
0nod
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07

business section Of this town was wlpe
out by fire last night. The losses a.
gregate 100000, partially covered BY
insurance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
s& % a"n. BUZZ" because :s@ for Friday

they were arrested and landed in
Jail and will be tried before the juven-
lie court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
nd Now For The Big Saturday!
Why will Saturd,,.
be such a Hummer
Because

Perfumes in Violet, Azor, r
llckee, Rose, Locust Blossom ona "a Irsf,
9oc and 7Sc an ounce perfumes n'.p Ivy or
ounce-and we furnish the bo ar'''' at 25c III
1 loiie a,d waters q IN the Violet odor at r,
aqws Bracelet for an Xmas Git I'.'S' 20
,n,a lac am net waists. designed IN nv
sS.5 Tor So. s. NS"' Nl'l5 ior @.r
our entire stock of plaid silk v,,...,
IN lne sale, And TO give further snico 7 included
iarse sanpl line fresh from H. r 70 ne sale
has also bee added '"e manufacturer
$3.50 for Us, sll AS for "a >, st.
vhite, and colored brantine nf fi0@ tor Sl2A
proioercd t'on' Reduced from s2i5 10 Spa en-.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
Wool w istings
Csc and 75c Values

Embroidered MohdirS,
cream grounds. Osbra
plaids, Panama plaidS.
5 +: :;' ,, Il 6 s ' 's' SOC
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
Because

when il comes to dolIs-there is only store
but we are too modest to mention tho name Of this
firm
New shipments Of toys every day.
New Christmas goods arrive daily
What do YOU think OF half price sale Of fine
hand bags--at this store Saturday
Saturday will be boys clothing day-just enough
reductions 10 make mothers walk fast The pony
and ruunbout win be on the streets Saturday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
Why will Saturday
be such a Sumner?
Because

Corset Cover Embroidery. Halt yard lengths
pretty desig ns--speclal az SO cents
All slight ly soiled embroidery remnants AT ONE
HALF Of already reduced prlcesl Grasp the idea-~
half OF alre ady reduced prices,
Sailed Peanuts--and such good ones, too
Saturday Specials---2oc Pound,
Maple Waters at csc Pound, and Cho-
colate at COCA Pound.
A Folnit tain Pen for Little Folks or Big
Folks. A real Fountain Pen at 25c.
Sachets, all odors our SOC an %. for 25c.
including Azoria, La Trehe and Jickec.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-07
Because

Hats worth upward 10 IS. 90 for ST. o.
Trimmed with wings. coque feathers, ribbons.
uncurled ostrich. velvet, roses and rich foliage. All
new and up-toedate styles.
large variety OF untrmmed shapes, including
some silk yelvets and French felt shapes-Worth
upward 20 81 90 TWO ots--96c and i5c.