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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
"Dora Thorn"

At the New Haven theater Thurs day, Friday and Saturday night this week and at the regular matinee Sat urday Dora Thorn" will be presented by the Harry Sellers Amusement cor pany, which includes many we'll known players. The production itself is notable One in its scenic equip ment.
 Love and honor, those are the dom inant notes, and they are interwoven into the theme of this thrilling do- mestic drama in a masserly fashion.
 There is quick action a-plenty and the play-is replete with sensational situations, that contain the element of suspense and numerous incidents of an emotional, pathetic and humorous character.
 The episodes are we'll arranged the movement is brisk and the characters natural and true to life, while in them, strongly dramatic, 1t contains an abundance of highly enjoyable come- dy.
 Careful attention has been given to the details of scenery, etc, in order to have the stage pictures absolutely cor rect. The piece is admirably mounted each act being a glorious picture of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
BIJoU.
Miss Hobbs" Quite the Talk of tho
 Town

The charming and dainty Miss Hobbs Is quite the talk of the town She reigns supreme at the Bijou, and there she exercises her theories on the wlckedness of man, and. the slavery of woman, to say nothing Of the star chamber sessions of her club for the emancipation of married and engaged women.
 But there are lots of worse theorists than poor, dear Miss Hobbs. She is really an awfully sweet girl, only she didn't realize 1t herself and so of course no mere man ever got chance to tell her about it.
 Every dog has It's day and pride its fall. Proud Miss Hobbs finally bent her lovely head that mere man might i'm print a kiss on her brow, and not only that, but oh. horrors of horrors she actually kissed the man herself right before a whole Yoomful of remembers of her emancipation club.
 The setting of the piece is most efab- crate and attractive, particularly the third act showing the interior of the yacht cabin. Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Boyle, the manager, and the entire com pany will give a reception at the close of the regular matinee, thus affording opportunity for patrons of the theater to meet the members of the company Friday and Saturday there will be sou- venir matinees. Seats are now selling for all the week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
PoLrs.
Tasky's Night on a House Boat" q
 Great Hit.

"Lasky's Night on House Boat made a tremendous hit at Polls last night, before one of the biggest open ing night audiences seen at this play house this season. The House Boat is an enlivening bit of musical comedy with splendid scenic equipment and plenty of action that at once placed il in the foremost of the spectacular acts seen at Polls this season.
 Ten people are in the cast and they are party enjoying an evening, on a house boat, q familiar scene along the Hudson river The arrival of Lon doner is the beginning of the comedy which includes the efforts of Elinor Kershaw as the lisping girl to make herself plain.
 Plenty of the tuneful song numbers are introduced and the act is well worth Q visit to this play house this week.
 Pat Rooney and Marion Bent in "The Busy Bell Boy" were big hit last night. Rooney's dancing is one of the wonders of the century. His comedy efforts and the pretty Marion Bent add to the attractiveness of the number. which is always pleasing tc vaudeville lovers in this city.
 Bernars Marionettes, a European novelty, and the rest of the cast is tir top.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
arhe Rose Of the Rnncho.o

The Rose of the Rancho" produced by David Belasco two seasons ago, at the Hyperion, will be seen Fri1ay and Saturday, December IS and If, with Miss Frances Starr in the title roe, supported by the same company of lis- tinguished players that delighted New York for two seasons In Ill of David Belasco's brilliant career as playwright and producer he has never revealed a handsomer stage picture thaa this, nor selected company with such unerr- ing judgment In New York the piece ran for two seasons at the Belasco theater and excepting the trial en- gagement in Boston previous to the New York run, this is the first road tour
 "The Rose of the Rancho Is the joint work of David Belasco and Richard W. Fully, and treats of period and locale of American history that is rich in romance and fragrant with nature's garden.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
OBJECTS TO TERM CITY BEAUTIFUL Cass Gilbert Says Economy is to be Considered With
 Background of
 Sanity. NEW HAVEN'S CHANGE
 FOR DEVEL0 0PMENT Says Green Should be Kept Clear of Buildings-Geor- gian Architecture
 Retained.

Cass Gilbert of New York, one of the
 architects engaged to make the plans
 for the City Beautiful in his lecture on
 "The Grouping of Public Buildings at
 the Yale art school last night urged
 the people of New Haven not to talk
 too much of City Beautiful, but to
 rather consider economy and reason in
 the plans for the development of New Haven from an architectural stand point.
 MT. Gilbert said that New Haven has naturally as great an opportunity for development as any city in the coun- try, but that the progress might be greatly impaired by unwise pressure on the wrong side. He said that there is need of practical, definite plans with harmonious style of architecture. The background of sanity, he said, would greatly help in the improvement of the city.
 HeFTsaid that the library for which
 Mrs. Hoadley B. Ives gave $3oO,0
 should be built following the Georgian
 style of architecture ana that the oth-
 CT buildings of the group should be in
 
 harmony.
 The Green, he said, should be pre-
 served as it is at present, and not des-
 troyed by the erection of buildings or
 in any other way. He plead for unity ! of style of architecture throughout the center of the city.
 The lecture, which was the second of the Thomas R. Trowbridge lectures was in part as follows ! Most cities have grown as most { trees, from natural causes. need < has arisen. and in the process of time \ 1t has been fulfilled,
 A ford across a swift running river, port on rock-bound dangerous coast, the junction of the caravan routes of the desert, the portage of the Canadian voyageurs, some craig defending the approach to mountain pass, the market place of some fertile plain--ln short, some point available { for barter or defence-has become \ the center of a permanent community . and so city is born which endures for ages A great capital, perhaps, uplifting its vast buildings, spread \ ing it's miles of crowded, busy streets, thronged with its hurrying crowds,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11

extending its power by commerce un- til it becomes as ancient Rome or modern London, the center of a vast empire, or like Ravenna or Amalfi, shrunken again to the scale of a will lage or even like Paestum and the "cities of the plain," but a crumbllng mass of ruins deserted by man and haunted only by the beasts of the field and the birds of the air.
 But not all cities have grown thus out of natural physical conditions.
 There are many notable exceptions, of course. When new people have come into a new and uninhabited land they have located cities and parcelled them off in more or less formal sec tions for public and private uses. When the Northern Pacific railroad was buit across the plains, it's officers selected and located the sites of towns along the line at convenient points, and planned them too, with public squares and park reservations. Other railroads have done likewise. There is ample evidence that when New England was settled that this was frequently done, There was the public common or green, the site for the town hall and meeting house i usually fronting it--and the court house near by. There were simple condi- tions then, as the needs were few and the population small, but out of them have grown the cities of the present day
 That no one can predict with accu- racy in. which direction or how large a city will grow has been proven by ex- 1 perience, again And again Did the founders of Boston foresee that it would one day cover the back bay? When the nine squares of New Haven were platted was 1t foreseen that the site would extend from East Rock to West Rock?
 We are very conservative in America in such matters, and rightly so, for our cities are still new and comparatively more amply planned, so that we do not Ssyet feel the need of change as it is felt abroad. Our form of government and the traditions of our race is such that we habitually respect private rights in l plS1eIeHCe to pupllC coHVeHleHCe, anu our laws jealously guard the private right of property.
 l We, therefore, take our problem as we find 1t. When new public build ing is erected or new street is put through, the site is usually chosen timorously as who should say, Any thing is good enough for the public disturb no private right But this phase of the matter aside and recog- nizing the thrifty tendency we may ap- proach the question from the aesthetic and the practical side and state few general principles of design
 Buildings should be grouped, not scattered They should face open spaces or pathways, not be placed up- on them.
 Vistas should not be too great. Mere 4 distance is not fine.
 A due proportion must be main- tained in the height and length of the structures, which come within the vista.
 The scheme of grouping should be proportioned to the needs and means and while wise provision for the flu ture should be made 1t is as absurd to
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
AT LOCAL HEATERS.
HYPERION.
Ben Greet's Players To-night--"NIac-
 beth" the Play.


 Ben Greet's Players To-night-''NTac-
 beth" the Play.
 The Washington Post critic wrote as follows of the Ben Greet Players who will be seen at the Hyperion tonight in Macbeth, Thursday matinee in Romeo and Juliet and Thursday ev- ening in "They Merchant of Venice:
 Aside from the intrinsic value of the powerful drama, MT, Greet's experi- ment is extremely valuable as an edu- cational factor along two distinct lines. It gives us a glimpse of the stage methods of the great dramatist's time, when the destiny of the English people was taking its first tangible shape an epoch of transcendental genius which brought forth no fruits richer than the dramatic creations and philos- ophy of shakespeare--an 1t also shows what effect can be produced by good play interpreted by capable and well trained players, even with the barest possible stage environment. Of the players, too much cannot be said in praise of their scholarly and impress sive attalnments as delineators of the Shakespearian drama. The cast was so evenly balanced as to completely justify the idea of not mentioning on the program the names of the players in connection with their respective roles. All suggestions of the star sys- tenn are eliminated and each performer strives to play his part with the sole purpose of depicting the character as it should be, without reference to the others, whether the part Dc one oi greater or lesser importance in the gen eral scheme of the drama"
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
HARTFORD MURDER TRIAL.

Hartford, Dec 1O,-The trial of George Doerler, charged with the mur- der of Mrs Dora Luthje, November 1s, at her home, s15 Capitol avenue, this city opened in the superior crim- inal court before Judge c. W. Wheel CT and a jury to-day. A true bill of murder in the first degree was found by the grand jury last Wednesday and it is not expected that the trial will be a long one.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
Annual Waist Sale

Our Annual Sale of Holiday Waists consisting Wooen Pads and Stripes Fine Lace and Lingerie Nets etc All fresh crisp factory Only small lots and in many only each style
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
PHIL SHERIDAN COUNCIL.
Royal Arcanum Lodge Elects Ohicers
 for Coming Year.

At the meeting of Philip Shariden council, R. A., the following officers were elected for 1908; Representative to Grand council D.. B. Mckay.
 Regent, James J. Carr.
 Vice regent Allan J. Renfrew. Orator Michael J. Connolly. Secretary. Maurice R Lynch. Collector, William H. Pickett. Treasurer, P. H. CQsgrove, Chaplain, John J. Donahue. Guide, John J. Dillon
 Warden, Henry Riley,
 Sentry, Edward Burke.
 Trustees Jas. J. Grady Wm. J. Keefe Dominick J. Sheehan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
scenic realism and company of cap able players
"The Scouts Revenge 2

The Scouts Revenge" will be pre- sented at the New Haven theater Mon day Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week and at the Wednesday mat inee. The Boston American says of this production;
 The thrilling western drama entitled The Scouts Revenge" was presented at the opera house last evening. The attendance enjoyed one of the best shows of it's kind seen in this city for long time
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
NEW HAVEN.

"sInce Nellie Went Away" This Alter
 noon and Evening.
 There was good sized audience at the New Haven theater last night to see the melodrama Since Nellie Went Away" One of the strongest scenes in the play is the one in which the vil- lain attempts the life of Nellie by fast ening her to one of the arms of 8 huge mill wheel in which position she is compelled to make two complete revolutions Tn thrilling realism, this scene far exceeds, any similar attempts in former productions.
 The play will be given again to-day, matinee and night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-11
YULE SALE POSTPONED.
Queens Daughters will Sell Fancy
 Articles on Saturday Afternoon.

AFtIcIes on Saturday AFternOOns
 At the convent on Greene street Mon- day afternoon, from 4 to 8, the second annual Yuie sale of the Queens Daughters was opened and very suc- cessfully from financial standpoint. The sale was to have been held during the same hours yesterday but owing to the rain was postponed. Santa Claus met the children on Monday, bring ing with him all the things that little folks delight in and the party was a merry one There were tables of dolls, and fancy work and these with the grab bag will be continued on Setur- day afternoon at the same hours, to B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
DIVORCED COUNTESS
 WILL MARRY SINGER
THE RUNAWAY OF A NOBLEMAN. WHO IS NOW A KING, WILL TAKE A HUSBAND AFTER MANY EScAPADEs.

New York, September 1o.-Adviees from London state that the Countess of Mon tignoso, the divorced wife of the King of saxony, is to be married there today to signor Toselli. the Italian singer.
 The Countess, who was formerly the Princess Louisa Antolnette of Tuscany. Arch Duchess of Austria was married in 1891 to Crown Prince Friedrich August of saxony. She had six children. Her elopment in December, 1902, with Andre Giron, Belgian. the tutor of her children, caused worldwide sensation.
 The couple wandered about Europe for year, when Giron deserted the Princess. leaving her a note saying he did so in order not 10 be an obstacle in the re- union of the Princess and her children Glron has since married a Belgian girl
 Just previous to this Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria issued an order de- priVing her of all her Austrian titles and privileges and about the same time the Crown Prince secured a divorce. Later she was permitted to assume the title of Countess Montifnoso. After the death of King George of Saxony, late in 1901. Fried rich August became King and then issued a proclamation that he would have no further relations with Louisa, shutting off all hope that they would be reconciled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
WARRANTS AGAINST
 TAYLOR SUSPENDED
THE FORMER GOVERNOR OF KEN TUCkY IS SKEPTlCAL ABOUT GUARANTEE OF IMMUNITY AND IS AFRAID TO RETURN.

Lexington, Ky, September 1o.-In the Franklin county circuit court today Judge R. l.. Stout entered an order suspending the warrants issued against w. s. Taylor, former governor of Ken lucky who is charged with complicity in the murder of William Goebel, and who/ is in Indiana. The action was taken on the motion of Commonwealth's s Attorney R. B. Franklin for the pur- pose of allowing Taylor to return to Kentucky and testify in behalf of Caleb Powers, who is soon to be tried the fourth time for the Goebel murder. Two acquisitions have been made upon the governor of Indiana for Taylor and both were refused Attorney Franklin, in statement, says that it is for thu purpose of getting Taylor to make a statement In open court that his pres ence is wanted at the trial by the com monwealth even though he comes as a defense witness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
WOMAN'S BURDEN
 IS ELEPHANTIASIS
THE DISEASE TOOK HOLD OF HER SEVEN YEARS AGO, AND NoM SHE TIPS THE SCALES AT 525 POUNDS.

New York, September 1o-Physiclans at the Kings county hospital Brooklyn, have there a most remarkable case of that rare disease, elephantasis. The patient Is Mrs. Juliette Felt, of Brooklyn, widow 63 years old. Before she was at lacked by the disease she weighed 149 pounds. She now weighs 525 pounds and is gaining daily in size. Her skin is thick, hard and coarse, like an elephant
 The disease first manifested itself seven years ago. It began with an itching in one of her legs. This ceased after a time, but it was presently followed by a swelling of the limb accompanied by pain. Then she took on weight rapidly The body arms and legs have been tn 9 parts affected, but not her face. She thought herself growing fat from natural causes, but could not account for the pain which attended her increases in bulk. Two years ago she found she weighed 350 pounds and then in alarm she resorted to medicines and dieting. but the measures were of no avail 4 week go a physician diagnosed her trouble as ele- phantiasis.
 An idea of the effect of disease may be Judged from the fact that each of her legs is as large in circumference as the body of a well developed man. The doctors do not yet know whether she will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Strike Is Declared Off.

New York, September 10.-After being on strike for nineteen days the meat wagon drivers employed by the whole sale butchers employers association nave returned to work The terms on which they go back are a 65-hoar working week. the wages they receive before the strlNo, and no discrimination for or against un- ion or non-union men, no competent man To be discharged to make room for striN- CTS. A number of special policemen who were detailed to the strike have lett the city for New orleans, where they Will be detailed on a strike of freight hand lers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
WESTERN UNION DIVIDEND.
Directors Approve of Methods Used
 By the Officials.

New York, September 10.-At the meeting of the executive committee of the Western Union Telegraph company. held today, the payment of the usual quarterly dividend was provided for and the following resolution was unani- mously adopted
 Resolved That the executive com mittee of the Western Zion Telegraph company, on behalf of the company, hereby places on record it's hearty ap preciaton and unqualified approval of the course which the president and of ficers of this company have pursued in connection with the late strike of op- orators. and congratulate them upon heir success sin maintaining the integ- rity of the service under the control and direction of those rightfully charged with the responsibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11

Jud e Lands.
 Judge Grosscup, before whom the appi- cation was made declined to take action until he had heard arguments from the attorneys for both sides The arguments consumed the greater part of the day.
 The attorneys for the government in sisted that the supersedeas bond, If the writ was granted, should be as large as the fine assessed against the company. The attorneys for the defendant argued in favor of a bond of $1,OOO,OO0 Judge Grosscup while not specifying the amount of the bond, declared that he thought 1t should be equal at least to the total value of the Standard oil Company of Indiana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
 CAVE IS FREEZING COLD.
No One Has Ever Yet Penetrated the
 Big Cavern.

Worcester, Mass, September 1O.- 'Purgatory," cave only few miles from this city, many of whose mys- terious bypaths have yet to be explored. is now attracting the attention of scien- lists all over New England because of the failure of Miss Lucia s. Thompson, of Boston. well known mountain climber 10 penetrate the cavern. Miss Thompson found herself unable to proceed much beond the entrance to the cavern. as it was ice bound. No one has yet had the courage to penetrate the further est depths of the cave, and such an at tempt Is admittedly fraught with dan ger. for at it's bottom is an unexplored snbterranean lake or river. There are scarcely three months In the year in which | Is possible to enter the cave. Miss Annie Peck, whose feats of noun tain climbing have given her fame, will try to explore the cavern
 
 Try the Gawk for Halftone cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11

scriptions money to carry the schools much longer than they have ever been run in the state. Superintendent Harry C. Gunnells takes it that the year com ing will be one of the greatest in school affairs in the history of the common wealth. He is very busy making up the county lists and will have the figures all ready by the first of October, at which time he will have to certify the figures to the auditor. He has not made up the to- tals as yet, but the entire amount will be about a million and half dollars.
 Julian Will Attend.
 Secretary of State and Insurance Com missioner Frank N Julian will attend the meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners at Richmond next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. He will have to report a number of new laws that are making the state one of the most progressive along insurance lines In the south
 The old office of the clerk of the su- preme court is being fitted up handsomely for one of the justices this winter Clerk I.igon has moved in the offices formerly occupied by the superintendent of edu- cation These are to be made very com fortable for the members of the court
 Clerk of the House Cyrus Brown is sending out five copies of the new munic ipal code to each member of the leglsla- ture, this being ordered by joint resolu- tion Municipal officers may have them by sending three cents ito pay postage.
 Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court will get away for few days rest later in the week if his plans do not miscarrV