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The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
1.-THE QuaFtette" Makes n Big Hit
with the Audiences at Chase's,


with the Audiences at Chase's,
Seven recalls and four encores was the
tribute paid TO the fine work of The
Quartette,' a male organization, which
made one of the hits Of the season at
Chase's yesterday afternoon and evening.
Enthusiastic as are the audiences at this
theater, such marked preference has sell
dom been shown for any one act The
singing Of Gee, This Is a Lonesome
Town" by Mr. Ellis was particularly
good. while the ensemble work could
hardly be improved upon. Joseph Harris
tabloid musical comedy. called The Ten
Crickets," came in for a goOdly share Of
appreciation II is a very pretentiOus pro-
duction. with pretty scenery and COS
tunes and unusually good voices. The
soprano numbers We're taken by Miss
Norma Seymore. who is the possessOr. of
an exceptionally attractive and we'll
trained voice
Harry Ladell and Rosa Crouch did a
song and dance turn which won instant
favor. Miss Crouch is undeniably clever
in the use of her lower limbs. Her vocal
chords are not as flexible as her feet. Aus
tin Walsh was responsible for something
new In an act called Sightseeing
Sights He was seated in a fake auto
mobile and the sights" were stereopti-
con. His remarks completed the act.
The four Dunbars gave an amusing as
we'll as difficult aerial act, and little Zena
keife and her pony proved interesting.
The American vitagraph in the Merry
Frolics Of Satan completed the perform
ance
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
IN The SOCIAL WORLD
MiSsAlice FitzHugh Becomes
Bride of w. I. Deming.
PARTIES PLANNED FOR REDS

First of Series of Dinners for AM
bassadOr to Great Britain and Wife
Given Last Night by Rear Admiral
and Mrs. COYyIes-Senator and Miss
Kean Entertain-SOciety Notes.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
WHAT DO GIRLS READ?
Rider HaEEard, and Not Marie CO.
reIIi, Most Popular Author.

From the Chicago Post.
What do girls read?" is a question
which is causing much discussion in
England at present. In an effort to as
certain what books most appeal 70 the
girls Of the British colonies, the League
of the Empire sent broadcast a series
Of questions which the young women IN
British Africa, India, and other ends of
the world were asked to answer. In the
December number of the Nineteenth
Century these answers are reviewed and
some interesting discoveries made. In
the best papers" it Is stated, Marie
COrelt generally takes very back seat"
Again, a miss of fifteen, writing from
South Africa, remarks; My reading is of
varied kind. According to the mood I
happen to be in. l read light novels,
Dickens, books of travel and adventure
biographies poems and plays" The
Story of a South African Farm" it
seems, is seldom read by English South
Africans. In PARKWAY Australia Booth
Harrington. Mrs. Wigs" owen Wister
Winston Churchill, and Ralph Connor
are among the most popular novelists.
Very few girls" says the reviewer,
have read any work CT Mr. Meredith
anu d Sstu IiullAbti CbllluSe MIN Win IEle
late Henry Seton Merriman'' Rider
Haggard is the most popular living au-
thor, It appears. with Kipling a close
second. Canada alone saves Sir Gilbert
PaTkeT's novels from the bottom place"
in the list Of seven. In poetry Tennysou
naturally takes first place, while our own
LongfellOw ranks second.
The newspapers, it seems. are widely
read by the young women of the British
colonies. Births, deaths, and marriages,
weddings, and even funerals, are some
times the chief reasons given for news
paper reading" A New Zealand girl OBJ
serves: 7 read Punch regularly: we take
no ether weekly paper. and beyond pO-
litical events the daily ones are not worth
reading"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
Billy Clifford at the Majestic.

Billy tSingle) Clifford, the favorite sing
ing comedian, is the bright, particular at
traction at the Majestic this week. Al
though the play. a Jolly Baron" has
been seen here before under d different
title, IL was nevertheless received with
enthusiasm. The play does not depend
upon any strong dramatic story to arouse
the interest but rather the abilities of the
different members of the company in their
specialtieS. which were scattered through
out the action of the comedy. Billy Cliff
ford Is himself prominent in a number of
well-rendered ditties. His speciality in the
last act was warmly received, and Billy
with his accustomed gracefuIness. dehv-
cred a characteristic speech The chorus
was very small, but their vivacity. excel
lent voices. and charming personality
more than redeemed the deficiency.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
Harry BuIger Captivates "A Large
Audience at the Columbia.

Audience at the Columbia.
Something new in the field Of musical
comedy was offered at the Columbia
Theater last night, where Harry Bulger
held forth to large and friendly su-
dience. THE Man from Now is the
name Of this effort from the humorous
and faciIe pen of John Kendrick Bangs
assisted BY Vincent Bryan. The diversion
from the set form is developed by a story
somewhat suggestive of the vein Of Ed
ward Bellamy or II. G. Wells. and deals
with the projecting Of modern characters
into an imaginary future. In this in
stance, 1906 is the year selected for the
Utopia in question, and this being a fer
tile subject for the funny man, be he
author or actor. between Mr.. Bangs, the
litterateur, and Mr.. Bulger, the comedian.
the spectator has a hilarious time.
The music Of The Man from Now" was
composed by Manuel Klein. and has a
swing and tunefulness sure TO make K
popular, a slightly reminiscent favor in
no wise detracting from its engaging
quality. The stage settings and costumes
are lavish in their beauty, and the chorus
especially was provided with many at
tractive changes OF attire, making sue
cessiOn of pictures hardly equaled by any
musical comedy seen here this season.
The admirable grouping and handling Of
the large number Of persons on the stage
were worthy OF note.
Harry Bulger is a genuinely funny fell
low. who knows how to sing a topical
song with the best effect, and is
thoroughly conversant with the good
points of a joke. There Isn't Anything
That Can't Be Cured" is a gem in its
way. He introduced many original and
cOmicai pieces Of business that kept the
audience in a continual gale Of laughter.
In the song, What's the Matter with
Our Team" in which he directed the
antics Of the athletic girls OF the chorus
in an amusing football game and dance.
a real football was kicked all over the
auditorium. many of the audience join
ing in the sport Of hurting it back upon
the stage This stunt eliminated In a
very pretty kick by Helen Hale. who
landed the ball in the gallery with ease.
Miss Hale is bound to be a favOrite on
account Of her dainty beauty and fresh
ness. She sings and dances equally well.
IsobeI Hall, the leading soprano, has an
excellent voice but should suppress q
tendency to overact Hattie Arnold, as
Matricula, president Of CAESAR College,
1906. was a thoroughly amusing partner
IN Buyers foolery. Z. II. O'COnnor, rs
rural constable. and Edward Martindell-
as the professor who is the cause Of all
the trouble, We're both clever. Walter
Lawrence has good tenor voice, and
sings and acts acceptably. A fine bit Of
character work was Phil Branson's pOr-
trayal of John p. Pennypaeker, q billion
aire.
MusiCally speaking, the work Of the
chorus is excellent. most Of the songs
being an attractive tumble OF pseudo
science and pretty giTlishness. delightfully."-
incOuseque and airy nothings 60
pleasing 10 the true admirer of the genus
musical comedy. John McGhie, the we'll
known leader. conducted the orchestra
with his usual ability and effectiveness.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
All Calendars Reduced to Half Price.
The New Year

VIII naugrate the activities which the beginning
of the spring merchandising series of daily will
follow succession and will be of great interest patrons
and to the shopping public.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
"The Ninety apd Nine" at the Acad-
emS of Music

Last nights offering at the Academy
was a play of the Biblical title. The
Ninety and Nine" Although a religious
theme is made use of, it was carefully
done. The play is one of those rural
dramas that never fail to please certain
audiences with their homely comedy thar
acters and simple stories. The scenic ele-
ment of the production was one of the
most creditable factors, especially the
realistic run of a locomotive through a
forest fire. Miss BayOne Whipple is seen
in the leading role. and she is responsible
for much of the enjoyment Of the evening
She gave a very smooth and finished per-
formance.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
OPENING NIGHT AT THEATERS

and the catchiness OF the air, all con-
tribute toward creating a scene of novel
quality.
The principals are assisted by a strong
chorus, with physical charms above the
average. while the scenic and costuming
properties are fresh, with every shade Of
color and variety Of spangles.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
The WAY He Felt.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Tom (dejectedly)-Miss Fridgett went
back TO Boston to-day. I proposed TO her
at the dance last night and she rejected
me-
Dick-Yes, saw you just after it hap
pened.
Tom-You saw me? You must have had
a magnifying glass with you.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
"KentucI.y Bellies" at New Lyceum.

Manager Eugene Herman offers the
Kentucky Bellies" as a New Year attrac-
ton to the patrons of the New Lyceum
this week. The performance opens with a
burlesque on the Boni de CasteIlane at
fair, which was well received. The oIlo,
although small, was far above the ordi-
nary, and included, besides the Century
Comedy -Four. in harmony and comedy,
Andy Mcleod. the Irish minstrel: Young
Buffalo, in feats of craftsmanship, and
the Wiora Trio of Hungarian singers and
dancers.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
Our January
1907
White Sale

Which begins Wednesday, the 3D. will be especially interest
ing those who choose this epenish their house
hold linens and personal supplies of wearabes.
There's wisdom too in laying in stock of white materials
be used later-n the timeand many of these
goods have purchased and offered very much below
their real value
The White Sale represents collection of practical white
and white fabrics all useful and necessary and feel
justified in saying that other time will you find such
splendid values Prices specaower than usual in
cases. but a-marked such basis only great
purchasing facilities and outlet make possible
The best products of the looms of France Germany, Eng
land Switzerland and Belgium represented here along with
the matchless merchandise of our own land.
The goods include:
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01

The character of White Sale is SO we'll known the
intrinsic values appreciated that the simple
of our readiness is significant in its import.
Wednesdays Star and Times and Thursdays Herald and
Post will contain Muslin Underwear Household Linens &c.
in detail
Other announcements will follow in quick succession.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
Ex-DEPUTY SHERIFF SUICIDES.
Brother-in-Law of Brethauer Hanged
 Himself.

Ex-Deputy Sheriff William c. Frer- icks, at one time cashier at Heubleins, committed suicide at the home of his brother law, ex-Town Clerk Freder- ick H. Brethauer, of s2 Elliott street by hanging himself from a tree in tho backyard sometime during Monday night He was subject to temporary derangement of mind and it is thought by his friends that he took his life while in such condition
 His body was discovered by Frank Fox, a driver for Michael J, Hessler, the baker, as he was making his morn ing delivery at the Elliott street home shortly after o'clock.
 MT. Frericks left the Elliott street home the day after election, two weeks ago, and was not seen again by the Brethauer family till his body was found. It was learned, however, that he was talking with Joseph Cohn, a waiter at Heublein's, in a. George street cafe at about II o'clock Monday night. MT. Frericks was forty-two years old and unmarried, He was a member of Connecticut Rock lodge, Masons. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
 A theory advanced in view of hls disappearanc the day after election, that Mr. Frerlcks might have brooded over MT. Brethauer's defeat for the town clerkship, was declared entirely improbable by Mir Brethauer
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
EMPL0VES ARE LEAVING BIG CUT IN EXPENSES
One Hundred More Men Finish Work at the Readville
 Shops.

One hundred more men have been laid off at the Readville shops of the New Haven road, making total of two hundred out in the past three weeks; 4S have been diEcharged at the Hartford shops and at the railroad freight and passenger depots and sta- tions men have been let go until the force is greatly reduced.
 Baggage men and assistants have been swept before the retrenchment of expenses. It is estimated that be- fore the retrenchment stops it will have saved several thousand dollars.
 There has been an active cut in the minor employees of the general offices in New Haven. but it hs hard to esti- mate just how many have been al- lowed to go.
 Although officials of the road have said that the retrenchment was simply the usual fall laying off of hands to get the roa6 on winter basis, men who have followed the affairs of the com pany for many years say that it is a much more extencive laying off of help than has taken place at this time of year in many years.
 Owing to the neeessitr of getting the cut work as far along IS possible there has been no laying off of track labor CTS here in this city, as they have all they can possibly do to keep a road bed for the trains up through the cut now the tracks are shifted every few days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
CITY'S BEST LIGHTED STREET
GAS COMPANIES ARC LIGHTS
Grown Street at Night as Bright as Day-Company's Offices
 to be Improved.


 The best lighted part of the city or New Haven, is without doubt the sec ton on Crown street and Orange street The New Haven Gas Light Co. have just transferred their general offices from the old building at No. 80 Grown street to the building next, occupied for many years by the c. T. Mersick conn pany. In front of the building the company have placed six powerful arc lights. When these were turned on last night the street was made as clear as daylight. At this point an electric arc light also sends forth it's days. And almost directly across the street at No. 92 Crown other four large gas arc lamps are kept burning until midnight. The Gas Light Co. is to make extensive improvements on their present offices. The main entrance which now stands much above the street level will be lowered in line with the street. The interior of the building will also undergo many changes that will greatly enlarge and improve the offices, It is understood that the alter ations will take year to complete.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
MRS. WADE IS TO LECTURE
FEATURE AT FOOD FAIR
Will Address Ladies in Hall of Governors Foot
 Guard.

The ladies of New Haven and vicinity are again to have an opportunity of lis- tening to series of lectures by Mrs. Linda Ross Wade of New York, who lectured at the exposition held by the New Haven Business Mems association two years ago. Mrs. Wade's lectures are to be delivered in connection with the food and industrial exposition which will open at the Second regiment armory Saturday night of this week. The management of the exposition has secured for a lecture auditorium the handsome armory of the Governors Foot guard on Whiting street, and which adjourns the Second regiment arnory. These lectures are to be free to all ladies attending the exposition. Mrs Wade has selected an entirely new list of subjects, and they will be even more interesting than her first lectures. She will also have the ser vices of well-known New York model, who will assist her in her demonstra- tion of the proper wearing of corsets. A feature of Mrs. Wade's lectures is also her talk on the care of the com plexion and the hair. She does not be- lieve in sallow or unhealthy complex ions for any woman. Nature made woman to be beautiful and attractive,' ? says Mrs. Wade, and when through no fault of her own woman loses her rosy cheeks, Mrs. Wade believes that artificial coloring may be resorted to Of course, there Is an art for the prop CT application of coloring, and it is this art which Mrs. Wade believes should be practiseG if nature is to be thus as- sisted.
 The entire list of Mrs. Wade's lectures will De announced shortly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
Popular Outing to Inc Berkshires.

Tomorrow is the day set by the New Haven road to run it's annual ex- cursion to the picturesque Berkshire and Litchfield Hills.
 The Berkshires have for some time been appreciated as being unusually good site for the ideal all-year resi- dence while the progressive city of Lenox is fast becoming q successful asplrant for Newports social honors.
 A very attractive addition to the ex- cursion has been made owing to the fact that arrangements have been made by the Railroad with the Berk- shire Street Railway whereby the pas sengers will be afforded the services of that company in a trolleying tour through the most beautiful section of the Hills.
 An advertisement elsewhere in this issue gives detail information regard Ing the train schedule and rates of fare.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
PUBLIC LECTURE COURSE.
Hon. A. K. Peck to Speak Tonight
 on ''YeIlowstone Park"

The Hon. Arthur K. Peck, whose lecture on the Heroes of the Life Saving Service" created such wide att tention and interest last year will lec- ture this evening at College street hall on "The Yellowstone National Park" The lecture will be profusely illustrat- ed with moving pictures. MT. Peck spent the whole of the last summer in that picturesque region and the views which he has obtained of the spouting geysers, wonderful canyons and mag nificent scenery are said to be some of the finest that have ever been taken. MT. Peclt's descriptions and stories are always delight to his audience, while the lifelike moving pictures which ac- company the lecture are an additional attraction. The audiences of the public lecture course are always large, but this lecture will well repay those who have the privilege of hearing it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
FEAR HIGH CURRENT.
Railroad Photographers Warned to
 Leave Their Keys.

Railroad Photographers Warned to
 Leave Their Keys.
 Railroad telegraphers. have been or. dered to leave their keys wherever they see any sparks or feel the electric current, as the company fears that in some way wires might be crossed some time so as to dangerously charge the telegraph wires from the high voltage trolley from Stamford to New York.
 As further precaution it is statel that orders have been sent out for the placing of large signs all along the electrified section of the New York di- vision which are to read: "This wire carries 11,0O0 volts. Danger"
 In fact these signs have been in prep aration since the accident to Charles Phillips, engineer on the division which occurred Saturday
 It is said that the boards bearing this warning will be suspended from the crosswtre which hold the highly charged trolley and will aleeo be put in conspicuous places where one would be likely to get injured or killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
FRUSTRATED TRAvELoGuE.
New ZeaIand's Beauties by Stereopti-
 con at City Mission.

Tonight at the City Mission house at POI orange street, Prof J. c. Oak
 man, former resident in Australia and New Zealand, will deliver a lec- ture illustrated by 150 stereopticon views on the intefesting and curious customs and natural beauties of those countries. The entertainment is for the benefit of the Berkeley Mems club of the City Mission and an admission of twenty-five cents will be charged.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
GILBERT COMES TO-DAY.
Other City Beautiful Architect is Due
 Tomorrow

Cass Gilbert, the famous New York architect, who with Frederick Law Olmstead, jr, have been secured to make the preliminary plans for the City BeautifuP committee, will ar rive in this city according to present plans this evening. Mr. Olmstead was also expected to-day, but q telegram received from him yesterday after noon by MT. Seymour, who is the sec retary of the committee, announced that he would not be able to get here until tomorrow morning. The two architects will then spend'a couple of days together in this city looking about and securing maps and sketche es for future service. Nir Gilbert will stay at the QuinniplGc club during his visit in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
A brain regularly nour-

A brain regularly nour- ished by proper food will have incentive and power for successful work.
 Grape-N Nuts is a true brain and, nerve food. Made of whole wheat and barley, it contains the ele- ments of vital energy quickly absorbed by the system-which nourish and rebuild the gray mat- ter of the brain and nerve centers.
 There's 8 Reason" Read "The Road to We'll vile '~ ukgs-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
BIG RACCooN.

Fine Specimen on Exhibition in Bas-
 sett Window on Church Street.
 A new coon has come to town, and is being exhibited in the window of John E. Bassett on Church street. He is big fellow and a splendid epeci- men of the tribe to which he belongs. His Raccoon Majesty has been in cap- tivity for about year, and seems as much at home in his cage as he did when roaming through the Seymour woods, where he was captured. He weighs from eighteen to twenty pounds and is in love with weet corn end apples.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-23
musical director, and Miss Amelia V. Woadtlsa librarian

WUVUIkVl IIUIdIIdII'
 This organization has for it's object the cultivation of orchestral playing, which offers such great amount of enjoyment, and is of such high edu- cational value to the musical mind. An opportunity is thus afforded to players of stringed instruments to get acquainted with both modern and classical composers. The first ~rehear- sal will be held on Monday evening, october 2S, at o'clock.
 Those wishing to join may send their names to the secretary, Thomas F. Wells, IT Yale station. Members are eligible without distinction of sex.