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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-03

} Mir. Godfrey turned toward them furiously. Get out of here, every one of youl You're all dischargedF' e The wouldbe rescurers fled In dis may. There were about to call the police, when Robert put in sudden and appearance.
 MT. Godfrey! Somebody's being
 .MurderedP' he sprang into the pri- vate office from which the shrieks, now fading into piteous sobs and walls, reached his ears.
 "Wili -Edwina! What In heavens
 Mrs. Godfrey struggled from her husbands arms. while trembling, cry ing, and staggered over to Roberts side.
 "oh. Robert" she said. "that I should live to see this day! That Will should not only deceive, but insult mo he wants to get divorce" she con tinued. crying weakly. s"He wants to marry her"
 Robert stood aghast. Win was chok- ing with emotion.
 "Edwinaw her husband thunder ed |. When you receive flowers and poems"
 "Flowersi Yes" she cried. Poems ch, yes! I wonder who sent them. wonder whom you intended them for. I found you out. Oh, you can have ner-I will not stand in your way-but marry her you shall not I will not have it, never. never, nev--"
 'Fdwina, for Gods saker'
 "sheT Who Is she?" demanded Robert.
 "oh, she is here. young and beautiful right in the next room" cried Ed wina. young and beautiful"
 Tn an instant he bounded to the sec ond door. There was Alice, hudled in a heap in a great leather chair. her face buried In it's depths. her hands over her eyes, shutting out whatever she could of the sounds in the other room, voice of that woman-his wife. She started up wildly as Robert dash ed upon her.
 Alice; My darling wife!'
 your wife Go to your wife. How could you lie to me?"
 Lie to you. Sweetheartr'
 He lifted her in his arms and car ried her bodily into the next room. rearly upsetting his brother who had followed him.
 'eNow explain this.' he said gently who has been making Alice misera- bIer'
 Alice regarded him, pale, fearful. but
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-03

covered. the letter was lost at the flor ists, even while the flowers were bes Ing boxed Murray & Banks promptly telephoned Godfrey Brotherss office The answer came over the wire that Robert Godfrey had left the office and was about to sail for Europe. and Will liam Godfrey was also out of town There was cohsternation for a few moments Murray & Banks had no desire to lose such customer by such san evident, though inexplicable. piece of careleesness, Then a clerk refnem- bered that the letter had been ad-' dressed to Mrs Godfrey As Robert had frequently Ordered flowers for his brothers wife 1t was decided to send the box to her, with card t6 the effect that. deeply tot the regret of Murray & Banks, an accompanying note had been nnislaid In consequence, Alice passed the most wretched night of her life, and Edwina had a pleasant surprise.
 There.was a second donation of flow. CTS the next day. containing no card and no explanation, Edwina began to be mystifed.
 The following day her husband re- turned from abroad III. Ut was nothing unusual for Edwina to be surrounded by beautiful flowers, and in the excite ment or their meeting ana getting nlm under the doctors care. he made no comment on the number of American beauty roses fin her dressing room On her side, she forgot to mention the mystery of their receipt. The. roses came each day. and suddenly she de- termined to say nothing about them but wait developments.
 Now, 1t happened that on the veya ge across the ocean, Mir. Robert Godfrey za.soS .or,o rlaaaant half-bours reo a. ing a volume of poetry. much of which expressed exactly hls sentiment toward Alice. He tore out dozen verses that pleased him particularly. en- closed each in blank envelope. sent the lot to Murray & Banks. with in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-03
The FIrnt PenciIe.

The first pencils used in Italy for drawing were composed of a mixture of lead and tin, nothing more than pew ter. This pencil was called a "stile." Michael Angelo mentions the ''stile" and 1t seems that such pencils were used commonly over the whole conti. nent of Europe. At this period the name 'plumbago'' or graphite was not in use, but instead the name mo- lybdena" or ''molybdoids." which is at the present time appleid to an entirely different mineral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-03
nfiniateriaI Astrouomer,

Ministerial duties do not prevent the Rev. Joel H. Metcalf. of Taunton, Mass, from pursuing astronomical dnvestiga- tions. His study of the stars has re- suited in the discovery of new comet. which Is now being closely observed by astronomers throughout the world. It has been named Metcalf's comet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-03
Duffy's Pure Malt Whlskey

keeps the old young and the young strong
 is invaluable for over-worked men, delicate and sicy children consumption Beware of cheap limitations and substitutes They are dangerous Guard against refed bottles Dy Pure Malt Whkey sold by all druggists, grocers and deal e direct $10O bottle Doctors advice and illustrated med ea booklet free Duffy Malt Whskey O., Rochester, N Y
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
PoLTs.
Two Splendid Headllners Running
 Close Races for POpulaPlty,

Two Splendid Headliners Running
 Close Races for Popularity.
 John T. Kelly and his company, Par adSse Alley and Jimmie Lucas ran a close race at Polls last night for the first honors. Kelly, the former Weber, Fields star, has sketch, "A Game of Con" which won favor as being the most interesting. Kelly has splendid support in his playlet, which depicts the story of the badgering game as worked on wealthy men. Miss Dora Booth made a stunning adventures, and J. W. Heffren was capable &C., complce. Kelly as O'Rourke the con- tractor has that effervescent spirit that takes and the lines supplied contain some splendid comedy.
 Paradise Alley is the spectacular DOT tion of the bill. The scene Is laid In New York, where this famous Alley exists. The usual alley kids, news boys and others inhabit the place, the story centerlng on the dolngs of an Irish and German resident. The com edy Is fast and furious. The girls sing and dance and some very catchy song hits were introduced, among them be- ing My Pretty Little Jumping Jack,
 Jimmie Lucas, as the dialect boy, caught on. Jimmie has the latest songs and he sings them with dash and spirit that vaudeville devotees admire. He got a tremendous hand last night and has to call time.
 .Ia Vine, Cimaron trio in new stunts, Imagination, being a series of comedy acrobatlc feats and tumbling, scored. Mathews and Ashley in Smash Up in Chinatown" scored. Lamberti imper- sonates the great music masters well, and LeClair and Bowen have bur- lesque strong man number that opened the show in good shape.
 The electrograph has Father, Moth CT Wants You" Chasing the Sausage and Wonderful Flames" and makes a fitting close to an excellen vaudeville array this week which will be repeated afternoon and evening for the balance of the week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
RECEIVES A COLD MEDAL. FROM HIS MANY FRIENDS H. F. McKennan Rendered a Banquet at Union Grove
 Hotel Last Night.

II. F. McKennan, the popular clerk at the Union Grove hotel, Morris Cove, was last night rendered banquet and pre- sented with gold medal by his many friends and admirers. A large party gathered around the festive board, which was presided over by the genial hostof the house, J. J. Ryan During the evening MT. Ryan sprang a surprise on MT. McKennan by presenting him, on behalf of his many friends, with Q solid gold medal suitably inscribed. lon one side the medal bore the clerks monogram, and on the other the follow ing motto:
 eHe does create many true and fast friends
 MT McKennan made suitable reply, thanking his friends for their unexpect- ed token of esteem. Complimentary speeches were made by Dr. c. Graves, Mir Ryan and others. Song and sem timent filled in very admirably the lat ter part of the evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
GROWN STREET FORWARD.
Committee to Again Think It Over To-
 morrow.

A meeting of the committee on streets has been called for Thursday evening when another attempt will be made to discover some plan whereby the ex- tension of Crown street which has so long been delayed by the appeal of Es F, and F. c. Bishop from the damages awarded to them may be pushed for- ward. It is thought that compro- mise on the matter can be effected
 The matter of the opening up of the old shore line road which was disused after the opening of the new line into a street is also before the committee again. Corporation Counsel Daggett has handed down an opinion, holding that the property cannot be so used and this opinion will be laid before the committee tomorrow evening. The petitioners will probably be given leave to withdraw.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
nEw HAVEN MORNING JOURNAL AND COURIER

sian's recklessness, does not say him nay. Her mother does, however, and her foot does not lift until the last scene, wherein Ossian gets together enough cash through the sale of his estates to be accepted.
 The fun is made with four love com plications and dunners for ossian's debts and throughout it has not dull moment. The cast includes Lynn os- born, Frank Kirke, James C. spotts- wood, Robert Lee Allen, Frederick Es- motion. Jewel Power, Julia Varney and May Abbey and each and every one fills into the part assigned as if 1t was made for them.
 The play itself which is one of Hen " G. Careton's happfest, was played ' ith success by Maude Adams and John Drew and will unquestionably please large audiences during the re- mainder of Its weeks run.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
AT LOCAL THEATERS.

ing in lavishness of costumes and elab- orateness of scenery even his Tt Hap pened in Nordland" and About Town" MT, Fields himself plays the role of German who inherits large fortune, and as such he is given ex- cellent opportunity for the display of his talents as low comedian. Miss Cannie Ediss, who has the reputation of being the funniest woman in Eng land" and who was brought to this country from the London Gaiety thea ter, plays the part of MT, Fields wife, who was his former landlady The first act is laid in an American depart ment store in London, and the second at summer garden
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25

There was another large audience at the New Haven theater last night to see the Brothers Byrnes in Eight Bells"
 Without exaggeration the Byrne Bro- thers are presenting one of the very best pantomimic and acrobatic shows on the road. True some of the features c.-~ not new, notably that representing the cabin of the rolling ship, but the act is smooth and yet so comical that it will bear repetition once a season. The Byrne Brothers are artists of the first quality. They are supple and graceful acrobats and accomplished pantomimists. The entertainment is to be commended for the good taste which marks every feature of it. The cos tunes are appropriate, the scenery unique, and the dialogue reduced to a minimum, though what there is of it, is always acceptable. There are no coarse jokes, suggestive illusions or questionable pranks, such as sometimes spoil acrobatic performances. The incl dental music is pretty. The company Is thoroughly adequate. The special ties are ingenious and amusing to a degree.
 The performance will be given again to-day, matinee and night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
HERE FOR INSTRUCTION.
Norwich Fireman to Get Training in
 Local School.

Norwich, Sept. 24.-David Fitzgerald. driver of Truck No. 1. at the central fire station, goes to New Haven to-day to be enrolled in class which starts this afternoon in the New Haven Fire mems Training school. He will be ac- companied by Chief Stanton, who goes along to see that the Norwich repre- sentative is comfortably settled in the New Haven school
 Part of the instruction of the school Is to be assigned to one of the New Ha- ven fire companies, and to be subject to the regular department calls. This will give the Norwich man plenty of experience in actual service, as New Haven fires are about ten to one in number as compared with Norwich There is also drill with the most mod ern apparatus, and when the class IS graduated it's members are competent to instruct their associates in the best methods of modern fire fighting This will be part of the work of Driver Fitzgerald when he has finished his course, as he was sent with this end in view and selected for his fitness for the task that will be put upon him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
nGirI Behind the Counter"

} comedian now before the public Ss a better reputation for prodig-
 of production, and for excellence pmedy than Lew Fields, and the puncement that he is to play here he Hyperion on Thursday Friday
 Saturday with Saturday matinee ember 26, 27 and 2S, will be good
 to the playgoers of this city. MT.
 s brings here his latest production |ch he has made in conjunction the Messrs. Shubert) called "The
 Behind the Counter" which en- R years run in London. and In has been thoroughly American for the uses of Mir. Fields and his hundred associates in it's exploita- It is the most pretentious offer kver made by MT. Fields, exceed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
HYPERION.

Etling Scene in Which 'Leah Kleschna" Burglarizes Safe.
 l the safe robbery scene, the most Etling episode in the dramatic play |'Leah Kleschna," that Harrison k Fiske's special company will pre- at the HypeNen theater to- Rt Leah uses a real burg \ jimmy In the opening of the safe saining the Sylvaine jewels, How | Jimmy came to be secured is one ;he interesting incidents such as |b in connection with the produc- of any new play. Mir. Fiske's de- was that every detail of the pro- Eion should be accurate, hence it necessary that Leah should use a Jimmy, not a chisel or screw Fer, which might have answered, Eidering the darkness of the scene. property man was told to get a Eny, but after several days of fruit ssearch he returned convinced that transit of the camel through the |of the proverbial needle was easier accomplishment. Search of hard
 $ stores, pawnshops and of the hts of the powers that prey" re- ed a total absence of jimmies or of rmation regarding them. Finally #urse was had to the police de-
 ment, which, upon MT. Fiske's ex- sation of why it was wanted, con led to provide a jimmy that had
 actual service. Not many people Id know a jimmy if they met it on #street, but everyone who wants to
 what a real one is like should
 eh the circle of light from the ss eye lantern that Leah uses in zsecond act of Mir Fiske's great less when it is acted here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
DROWNED NEAR BRANFoRD.
Benjamin Prescott Swept Of Yacht at
 Lanphiers.

Caught during the fierce gale, Mon day night on board the knockabout Thelga, which had slipped her anchor in Lanphier's Cove, Branford, and was drifting with the wind, Benjamin Prescott of Morris Cove was swept overheard and probably drowned.
 MT. Prescott went out from Rath- buns cottage at the Cove, about 10 o'clock Monday night, in a small row. boat to care for the Thelga, which was being driven onto the rocks ana was in danger of being wrecked.
 Yesterday the rowboat was found on the shore some distance from the Cove, and the Thelga was sunff off Green Rock island, so-called.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25

burlington, Sept. 24.-Mrs. Maria F. al, aged 84 years, and widow of Or Neal, died last evening at the home her son, Judson Neal of Main street. b deceased was born in southington, |y A, 1923, and was the daughter of |, and Mrs, Caleb Neal, Mrs. Neal |l been of good health and a very live woman for her age until few ITS ago when old age brought it's |nents. She is survived by a daugh- in Providence and also by a son, |ison, of this place who Is chief of fire department. The funeral will |held Thursday afternoon at o'clock i'm the house and interment will be ESouth End cemetery.
 There was an exciting meeting at Lewis High school this morning, len the Athletic association met. he wished d manager to be elected |hold the managerial powers in all Inches of sport. The majority were Eosed to this regime and after much Noting Prof. Chester was elected 1nager of the basketball team. The Enagers of the other branches of #rt will be elected at the beginning 4their seasons. The officers of the
 ociation were given power to draw
 a constitution. 8he following real estate transfers
 re recorded at the town clerks of- ] this morning; George Wylie, a
 SC and lot on Bristol street, to 4 nk Noble; Louis Martin, four build 5 lots in Milldale Park to Julius Cas- Eli; John Murroni, lot in Plantsville #Alesandro Moriegli; Samuel Han
 k, house and lot on Wolf Hill, to #nislaus Drozd.
 bseph Cassello, acres of land and
 buildings near Plainville line to &hael Caputo.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
wTLL CoMpLETE EsTrNrATEs.

The board of education will meet again Friday evening Nor it's regular fortnightly session. and at this meet ing the compilation of the estimate of made These estimates must be ready for the board of finance next month that the latter body may be ready for the sessions in November.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
BIJoU.
New Stock Company Proving Great
 Success in "The Butterflies"


 Success in "The Butterflies"
 Although here but week, the new stock company at the Bijou seems to be making a hit with the theater- going public and in it's performances of "The Butterflies" yesterday added to the reputation it gained for itself with "The Little Gray Lady" last week. The play is a comedy, but hard ly of the frivolous sort and all through it there is enough of pathos to keep interest in the plot at first hand.
 The play centers around the falling in love of Frederick Ossian, the son of a gay widow, with Marion Dodge, the daughter of wealthy society lady. Oasian, who is played by Richard Cor don, is a little gay himself and owes everyone from here to the point of Florida. Miss Dodge is portrayed by Frances Nordstrom and in spite of os-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
MRS. POWELL RETURNS.

Mrs. Henry M. Powell, mother of Henry Powell of fire headquarters fire alarm service, returned to her home in New York city last night after six weeks visit with her son at his home, S17 State street,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25

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 man ......... .............Joe LeRose Scholars, Students, Animals, etc., by
 the Byrne Troupe of Acrobats.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25

"W'hen Knighthood Was in Flower"
 When Knighthood was in Flower" which comes to the New Haven theater Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week with matinee on Wednesday, is one of those charming plays which pleases not only by req, son of romantic love story, but asD by its picturesque and gorgeous cos tuning and scenic environment In real- istic illustration of the days when all was chivalry bravery and beauty. Miss Grace Merritt is starring as Mary Tudor" the beautiful and wlnsome her oine, while Joseph Selman appears as Charles Brandon" Mary's lover, In Miss Merritt's supporting company of over twenty players are found a num- Der of artists well known here through former appearances. Miss Merritt played to packed houses at tho tfeater last season and will duplicate her for- maer success on her coming engagement without a doubt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25
0Blackmailers of New York.

"BlackmaileFs of New York"
 At the New Haven theater next Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and at the matinee, Saturday. will be presented the new Hal Reid melo- drama, "The Blackmailers of New York" or "The Girl who Ran Away in which the Waldron Brothers, the German comedians, are being features, The production is under the personal supervision of Aubrey Mittenthal, who has given to the play one of the most elaborate scenic equipments ever sent out at popular prices. Two full-sized trolley cars, running on practical tracks, constitute one of the important adjuncts to the play. A heated bake oven, into which the heroes of the drama are thrust by the villain, the in- terior of an old boat house on the East River and view of the famous Chat ham Square, New York City. are oth- CTS of the important scenes. The com pany is large and thoroughly capable of giving the play satisfactory repre- sentation. The Waldron Brothers will be seen as two pretzel bakers, and the leading female parts are portrayed by two clever actresses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-25

Charles Cohen, the junk dealer who comes to southington regularly, will not be. seen here for some time again. Yesterday, while removing 600 pound trip hammer from a Hamden factory, the hammer fell, smashing Cohen's foot.