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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
OH, THE GIRLS!
How Much Does q Dance Weigh. Do
 You Think?

How Much Does q Dance Weigh, Do
 You Think?
 The New Haven railroad station has been the scene of more than one live- ly escapade before this of a Sunday morning when some company of thes- plans that has been Ion the boards" in our midst has been about to shake the mud of our none-too-cleanly streets from its feet and go to seek other worlds to conquor with dyed-in-the- wool thrills, such as were not un- known when Brother Noah set up the first theater in the saloon of the ark, even as Charles Frohrnan now pro- poses to do on board the ocean grey- hounds of to-day. But yesterday morn ing seemed to have been selected as an occasion especially fitted for high jinks. Perhaps 1t was because this particular company was more delight ed to call halt on the local boards and get away than most; perhaps, as George Ade might put 1t, they were "the velvety goods and all to the oandy,3 referring to the strikingly orig inal title of the production which is used as a vehicle for Ray Raymond, "The Candy Kid"
 At any rate the whole incident be- flttingly Illustrated the time.worn saw ing that we all have our troubles. Even the nickel-in-the-slot weighing ma- chimes do. It is all very easy for the latter calmly to weigh the sober indi- vidual who steps upon the little metal platform and placidiy deposits the fiI- thy lucre. The situation is not with out its difficulties when some light headed individual with the dark brown taste of the morning after the Satur- day night before mounts thereupon with mind intent upon discovering the specific weight of 150 pounds of avoir- dupois when in a state of unstable equilibrium. But the height of diffi- culty is attained when, as yesterday morning, one of these machines is called upon to neatly print the weight of number of sprigftly soubrettes who insist upon performing a oombi- nation of everything in the dance line from the Highland fling to the latest of George Cohanesque buck land wing dancing, while standing to be weighed
 Just that is what the bard-worlking weighing machine was called upon tC do on what was supposed to be the day of rest yesterday morning. One by one the ladies of the chorus filled UT while Mir. Raymond sGnilingly supplied the needed coins and each girl CD triet to see what kind of a curio she could produce in the way of the card or which her weight should be automati cally registered, while she danced t the rythm of the hand clapping of hel partners in histrionic distress. The re suits were wondrous to behold. Mos of them were almost undistinguishabl and showed extremes of weight of al the way from zero, when they jumped up in the air during the course of tn Highland fling, to $50. Khen they cam down with both feet with a toH l' Conan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
OBITUARY NOTES.
William Henry Gage Expires After a
 Lingering Illness.

William Henry Gage died at his home. PAP Howard avenue. late Sun day night, after a lingering period of weakening due principally to old age, which had lasted more than a year. Mir. Gage was S2 years of age He was born in New Baltimore, N. Y, and from there he went to sea when he was but a young man. He became interest- ~ n marine engineering because of his love for the sea and sea life, and after good deal of patient effort be- came a marine engineer. His wife died in New Haven last February, and her death undoubtedly did much to hasten his, Mir. and Mrs. Gage have left four living children. These are Miss NJ. E. Gage. who keeps a fancy work store on Lambefton street, this city, Mrs. Mansfield, also of New Haven, and two sons, one of which is at present in Minneapolis. The funeral services will be held at the late home on Wednes- day mornng, and the burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
Charles Mclaughlin.

The funeral of Charles McLoughlin took place from his late residence, 401 WashinRiton svanue. yesterday morn ing at S;So, and from requiem high mass at the Sacred Heart church at g o'clock. The Rev. Father Mitchell of- fciated and spoke feelirgly of the de- ceased. The flowers were numerous and beautiful, The funeral was large dy attended by many sorrowful rela- tives and friends. The pallbearers were James Murray James Cronogoe, Wal ter Murray, James Carr. Charles Ward and James Ward. The flower bearer was William Calvin. Intermert was in St Bernard's cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
AT WASHINGTON.
Connecticut's Legislators Are Gather
 ing There.


 Connecticut's national legislators are practically all at present in Wash ington for the opening of congress this week The only exception in their midss at this date is in the case ot Congressman Hill. He IS at present returning from Europe, and is expect ed at Washington the latter part sof this week. As formerly, he Is expect ed to take up his residence at tha Cochran. Upon his return he will not pc accompanied by his wife and daughter. They will remain in Eu- rope for some little time yet Senator Bulkeley will stay.sat the Willard un- ul the arrival ins Washington of Mrs BulkeleN when they will open rna,r residence. Senator Brandegee's homa on K street will fbe presided over hv his sister, Mrs. zalinski. On the sane street, at. the corner of Vermont ave- nue will be MT. and Mrs. Henry. as heretofore. MT. Higgins expects to stay at the Portland for the present MT. Lilley will stay at the Willard MT. and Mrs. sperry will be at the Buckingham
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
s2Oo. .oOo POWER RPnANr CONTRACT

Glastonbury, Dec. 2.-The Glaston- bury Power company has awarded the contract for their entire plant to the Ley Construction company of Spring field, Mass. The work of construction will begin at the earliest possible mo- ment next spring, The Ley Construc- ton company will turn the plant over to the power company complete in running condition, including wires, poles and all the mechanical equip ment. It is expected that the work will occupy five months for compile ton, so that the electricity will be furnished for domestic and conner cial purposes by early fall,
 The entire plant will cost about 'S200, 900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
NEW HAVEN ORPHAN ASYLUM.
Official Acknowledgement of Recent
 Donations.

Donations to the New Haven Orphan asylum from October S1 to Nov %, aa- ditional to donation day: Mrs, F. w. Benedict. $l0O; Mrs, H. c. White, The Curtiss & Pierpont Go, $1O each; The Gamble-Desmond O., order for s25 in goods; Mrs. J M Griest, $5; discount on bills-The GambIe4Desmond O., S649; Winslow's Bakery, $40; The Buckinglam-Routh Co.,, $1.49; Edgar Thomas, 9S cents; G.. N. filling, medi- cines for the month; Mrs. John Weth- erman, crib, high chair, walking chair; MT. 'Merwin, Orange, barrel spinach; Mrs. Dingy, secondhand clothing; Mrs. Bryan, Mrs Hinsdale, carpet rags, each; Miss Dorothy Bell, tricy- cle; young people of United church, 5 dozen sandwiches; Mrs. T. F. Bost- wick, clothing for Nina Lynette Nurs- cry; Miss F, s. Ives, games, books, carpet rags; Mrs, John Mansfield, two pair reins; Dakin Drug Store, Boston, Mass, three bottles Dr. Bent's No. 1 insect exterminator; Mrs. D. L. Nettle- ton, materials for girls playroom,
 For Thanksgiving-Richard M. Thal- heimer, $3 for treat for children; Mrs. T, G. Bennett, turkey; Mrs. Francis Wayland, turkey, goose; Mrs. c, E, Burton, large number of lollypops
 Visiting committee for Lecember- Mrs. Willis E. Miller, 423 Orange street; Miss Frances L. Ives, 2S5 Sher- man avenue.
 For the Board of Managers,
 JOSEPHINE S. NEWTON,
 Treasurer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
W INFER AT LAST, PERHAPS.
 FIRST REAL SNOW FURRY
 |t Wasn't Heavy, But it Made the Children Foresee Many Joys,

The first real touch of winter which anne to us yesterday brought the Usual results of early winter snow Hatorms, wet feet, the foundation for n innumerable host of colds, slippery Itreets with horses falls on every hand End finally as always, slush, slush, Hush, and still more slush.
 4 Perhaps the long continuance of the #nild fall weather made the sight of
 anitors and householders shoveling he small coating of white off their S valks seem the more remarkable. The Hld fashioned winters with snow thick s pon the ground from early in Decem- Ter until along in March are now ahore thing of the past.
 Sunday night was g chill one. The | Act resulted in the streets being as .eserted as those of western ranch &bwn by 10 o'clock, or a little after. I he trolley car starters and a police &han or two were the only ones promi- AentIy in evidence from then on. The XAct seemed to suggest cold weather
 IS very effective agents for keeping I3ne loungers from the prominent Erect corners of the city, worthy ac Hbmplishment, in favor of which Chief Mowles has but lately put himself on %ecord as heartily wishing. The low *8mperature did far more than the
 luecoated keepers of the peace have able, to do of 3. Sunday night & &sretofore.
 There was not much snow in all
 Ut it did its little part valiantly as, a &Brerunner of the holiday season. &bmehow with 1t on the ground, dur
 lg the little while 1t lasted, the at 2 Eosphere was much better for true # Depreciation of the artistic efforts of f Ie window dressers of the big stores
 tn their Chr tmas goods and their H bughs of holly and mistletoe, even if & e latter were artificial, Many a lit
 fellow looked with wistful and
 nging eyes at the displays of sleds
 skates and bobs. Imagination
 n far ahead in the twinlSling of an z= e to the days of coasting at Wood
 lidge and skating at Whitney But
 st then mother, thoughtful as ever
 errupted the happy look into the
 lure with the reminder that they : ght to hurry home so as not to get
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
LOCKWOOD PARK LAKE DONE.
Gift of Henry English is S75 Feet by
 300 Feet and a Beauty.

The new lake at Edgewood park which has been under construction for several months past is now finished and presents an additional beauty spot to what was already one of the finest parks in the city. The lake is the gift to the city of Henry r. English and is S75 feet long, 300 wide and from seven to eight feet in depth. It is so con structed that it's water supply will be wholly from springs that abount in the park and these are sufficient in volume to keep it full all the time.
 The work of constructing the lake was much harder and more costly than expected. MT English gave s5,O0O at first to the work but when it was found that this would not be sufficient, agreed to stand the balance of the ex- pense This, it is stated has been considerable. As it's part of the work the city has built a bridge across the end of the lake and new entrance to the park on Chapel street. ...
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
John Reynolds.

The death of John Reynolds occurred yesterday morning in the New Haven hospital after having been there three days suffering from pneumonia, He had been sick at his home several weeks before going to the hospital. He conducted a saloon at the corner of Hamilton and Chapel streets. A broth CT survives him.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at S:8O from his late resi- ydence, 444 Chapel street, and at g o'clock from St Patricks church. where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Bernard's cemetery.
 Undertaken Thomas Dunn has charge of the funeral.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
Tl LECTURE 0N SOCIALISM
MRS. ELLA R. BLooR.
Will Speak at Socialist Hall
 Next Sunday Evening.

A series of lectures on Socialism" will be delivered at the Socialist hall, 746 Chapel street, beginning next Sum day evening at 8. Mrs. Ella Reeve Bloor will speak on "Women's Rela- ton to Social Problems. The other subjects are as follows: December IS, 8 p. nl.- Subject: "Is Y Socialism Antagonistic to Christian
 ity?'-Rev WI. H. Gardner. December 622, SIP. nls-Lectures The
 Progress of the Socialist Movement
 in England. ."-Henry s. Wooley of
 Waterbury,
 December 29, 8 p. m, Discussion:
 Subject: 'Is There a Drift Toward
 Socialism ?"-By two New Haven
 ministers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
BRYAN IN WASHINGTON.
Central Figure in Lobby and Receives
 Cordial Greeting.

Washington, Dec. 2.-For over an hour to-day before the house Of rep fesentatlVes convened, William Jen- nings Bryan was the central figure in the U lobby back of the speakers desk. ne was given cordial greeting and afterward conferred with Representa- tive John Sharpe Williams and others althoush he declared these conferenc- es were without significance.
 MT Bryan, as an ex-member of the house, was entitled to the privileges ot the floor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
Mrs. c. M. noane.

Mrs. Charlotte M. Doane, aged 75 years, widow of Cornelius D. Doane. of Essex, Conn, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George H. Meigs, os 20 Whalley avenue, yesterday morn irg, after long illness with heart trouble.
 Mrs. Doane, whose maiden name was Charlotte M. Northan, lived in Essex all her life, until two months ago when she was brought to this city to live with her daughter.
 She was woman of true Christian character, a home lover, and devoted member of St. Johns P. E. church in Essex. She is survived by a daush- ter, Mrs. c. H. Meigs, of this city. and two sons, Roscoe c. and Robert c. Doare, of Essex.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
STATE GETS s1o7.
That is New Havens Share for Hunt
 CTS Licenses.

City Clerk Street yesterday sent to the secretary of the state check for .S107, that being the states part of the fees for the issuance of the eighty nine hunters licenses given out by MT, Street during the month of No- vember, These licenses were made up of eighty-seven resident and two non residents. The city's share for re- cording was $9.2O.
 The licenses issued last month made \ a total of sSO issued in this city since the law went into effect, and the hunting season opened. Of this num- Der 922 were residents, seven non-res- idents and one alien. For these the state received $1,012 and the city $194.50. With this number of hunt ers going out from this city it's little wonder that so many complaints of hard luck in the woods are heard. If they are as numerous elsewhere there would hardly be birds enough to so around. The season is over now.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03

Karl Hau was at one time professor of Roman law in the George Washing ton university, Washington, D, c. In November, 1906, he was arrested in London on the charge of having mur- dered his mother-in-law at Baden Baden on the 9th of that month. He was extradited, and his trial, which at tracted widespread interest through out Germany, was held at Karlsruhe in July. A sensational feature of the case was the suicide of Hau's wife after his arrest. He was found guilty and condemned to death. An appeal was taken, but was rejected by the court Subsequently recommendation were made to the Grand Duke of Ba- den that the death sentence be com 'muted to life imprisonment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
LARGER CLUB HOUSE.
New Haven Country Club May Enlarge
 Later On.

For some weeks now there has been talk of an addition to the Country club. It seems that the ideas of the club members have not as yet sufi1- ciently clarified to enable them to de- eide just what the nature of the addi- ton may be. Indeed, for the immedi- ate present nothing will probably be done. When asked about the matter last evening A. H. Barclay said that, as far as he knew, the addition had only been discussed informally by some of the club members, Just what action would be taken officially he did not know, He said that with every season the growing need of larger club house was more felt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
NO ACTION IN BAKER CASE.
District Attorney Jerome Refers
 Counsel to Police.

New York, Dec, 2,--After a confer- ence to-day regarding the mysterious death in Bogota, N, j., of Walter F Baker of Boston, District Attorney Je- rome declined to take any action in the case. He said there was nothing his office could do and referred Frank R. Nay of Boston, counsel for the Baker family, to the police. MT Nay arranged to take the matter up with a detective who was also present at the conference. Baker died in the home of Frank Hurd in Bogata aftep he had collapsed in New York and declared he was poisoned Chemists found ar- senic in his body.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
In Men1oriam.

In the death of Alice D. Peck, who passed away Sunday afternoon in the 72d year of her age, there has gone from earthly scenes one whose death will be deeply mourned and whose memory will ever be cherished by those nearest and dearest to her. Since com ing into the family of the late MT. and Mrs Frank Hooper, mahy years ago, she devoted berself unremittingly to the home comfort and well-being of her nephews and her niece, and had been like a mother 60 them, She came into the household when they were little children, soon after the death of Mrs. Hooker, and in her loving care they grew up, ever finding In her one worthy of their devoted affection and esteem. In her regard for their best welfare and management of the household, she displayed rare gifts of heart and mind. She was possessed of much refinement of mind and manner and winning and affectionate disposition that made her society ever welcome and prized. She spared no effort for her loved ones. When in Venice, Italy. two years ago with her niece visiting old world scenes, her devotion to Miss Bessie through the latter's long illness with typhoid fever and subsequently, after their return through another attack of illness, added to the already enduring bonds of affection existing. For num- ber of months her health had been fail ing and during her illness all that tenderness of affection could bestow for her comfort was lavished upon her with eager sympathy.
 The funeral sermon will take place this morning at 10:45 o'clock at the residence of her nephew Clarence R. Hooker 436 Orange street. Interment will be in Kensington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
Janes Doneean.

The funeral of James Donegan will be held tomorrow morning at s:30 o'clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Edward F.-Welch, g Starr street, and at o'clock from a solemn requiem high mass, which will be celebrated in St. Marys church. In- terment will be in St. Bernard's celne- tery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
SUNDAY LAW CASES POSTPONED.

New Britain, Dec. 2.-The cases against the managers of the thrae To- cal theaters for violating the Sunday law by giving moving pictures have been postponed. The case of T. J. Lynch of the Russwin Lyceum will be tried next Thursday Fred De Bendy and George Hallaby manager respect lively of Keeney's} and the Biiou will come up next Monday. No bonds were required.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03

their feet wet with the snow on the ground, which was beginning to melt, adding encouragingly that perhaps (with the accent on the perhaps) Santa Claus might remember them with sled when Christmas time roll ed around.
 The promise is made of fair wealth CT for to-day with light westerly winds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
SHELTON AVE. CAR IN rRoUB1E

At 6;90 yesterday evening a Shelton avenue ear jumped the track with its rear truck as it was turning from York street into Chapel street, As a result the traffic at the corner was held up for some little time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
Andrew CoupoIa.

The funeral of Andrew Coppola, who died at his home, 1929 Dixwell avenue, on Sunday, will be held this morning at 10:3O o'clock at St. Michael's church, where high mass will be said. The burial will follow at St. Lawrence cem- etery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
Elvira BeardsIer.

The funeral of Elvira Beardsley who died late Sunday afternoon at her home in Bridgeport turnpike Milford, will take place tomorrow, The deceased was aged 73 years and a sister of Hon. Charles w. Beardsley. Frederick 'Beardsley and Mrs. Edwin Clark.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
FIRE WIPES OUT TOWN.

Little Current, Ont, Dec. 2.-Fire here last night and this morning wiped out nearly all the business places in town. Loss s7o,ooO; insurance small.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
KARL HAUs LITE SPARED.
Sentence to Death Coninuted to Life
 Imprisonment.

Karlsruhe, Dec 2.--The death sem tence passed upon Karl Hau, for the murder of his mother-in-law, Frau Molitor, has been committed to life Imprisonment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-03
RALLY IN DRY GooDs MaRu,,r

New York, Dec. 2.--The tone of the dry goods market shows steady i,n- provement. Bills are again being paid in New York Exchange and collections are better
New-York tribune., 1907-02-14
TIE HOUSE OF LORDS

The precise nature Of the changes which the
British government is presently to propose in
the constitution Of the House of Lords or in tbe
relationship of that body to the House of Com
mons, is not vet disclosed. The Kings speech
indicates, however, that some change will no
attempted though for obvious reasons il is not
likely 10 be effected during the lifetime of the
present Parliament. There have been intimo-
tions, perhaps we might say threats of this eyc.
since it became evident that the Lords would not
accept Mr. Birrelrs Education bill as if copa
from the Commons. There were similar Threat ts
ana demands for "mending or ending" wears ago
when the House Of Lords rejected the Irish
Home RuIe Dill which Mr. Gladstone had got
through the House of Commons but they can,n
TO nothing. IT will not be strange If Sir Uourv
Campbel-Bannerman goes further in that direr-
ton than did his illustrOus predecessor for he
is backed by a vastly stronger Parliamentary
and popular majority than Mr.. Gladstone had
behind him. But a bill dealing with the House
of Lords would have to be passed by that House
itself before it could become law. and il is NOT
to be expected that the Lords will approve anv
measure reducing their power and privileges
until there are brought to bear upon them some
far stronger influences than are now apparent.
American interest in the matter is chiefly
though not entirey-academic and historical
and for that reason it will be well to keep the
historic facts of the case clearly in mind. In
recent years the House of Lords has heen
strongly Conservative, and therefore. naturaiIv
whenever a Liberal government has been in
power that house has been in opposition and
has been denounced by partisans of the govern
ment as an obstacle TO progress. Yet there have
been times when the restraint exercised bv the
Lords upon the Commons has been of the highest
possible value TO the people. Early in the reign
of Queen Anne, just two centuries ago. the
House of Lords protected the nation from some
OF the most bigoted and oppressive acts of tyr
amy ever proposed In England, at least since the
Reformation. Three times in succession the
Lords rejected a bill which would have made ii
a felony for civil or military officer belonging
! 70 tA7 Established Church SO much as 10 enter