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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
BOYS ARRESTED AGAIN. OUT ON PROBATION.
McMorrow Lads, 8 and 10 Years Old, Held on Two
 Count of Burglary.

Joseph McMorrow aged eight and Charles MeMorrow aged ten, arrested last week for complicity in the burg lary of the R. H. Nesbit grocery store at Elm and Church streets and at that time released on probation were arrest ed again yesterday afternoon by De- teetives Dorman and McAvoy, each on two counts of burglary. This time the little lads, who are scarcely big enough to create suspicion of wrong doing, are charged with entering the grocery store of Louis Loeffel at 647 Chapel street and of Arthur L. Donivan on Chapel street yesterday afternoon and taking from the former 60 cents and some odd articles and from the latter 200 pennies, some cigars and candy.
 The boys effected an entrance into both stores in similar manner, break ing q window in the rear of the store and climbing through. They live on Grand avenue. They will be brought before the court tomorrow. One of their partners in the Nesbit crime was sent to the State Reform school. It is possible that a similar disposition may be made of their cases tomorrow though that is not known yet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
City Court Cases.


 Harry P. Prussog and John F. Fa- bian, charged with breach of the peace by Edward J.. Creamer, of Franklin street, had their cases continued until next Saturday.
 James Potter, an old soldier without home, was before the court on a charge of vagrancy. The charge was nolled and he was sent to the County home. He is badly crippled and hardly able to walk.
 The cases against the tive Jewish butchers arrested on complaint of the board of health were continued. The charge of killing animals in an unli- censed building at 54 Washington ave- nue against Isadore Horowitz went over until Friday. The charge of un- lawful selling of veal against Frank Nussenholtz, of IA Washington ave- nue, went over until tomorrow.
 Joseph Errico, young boy, was fined $S and costs of $6.96 for stealing $7 be- longing to Edward Gordon, of 1S Con- gress avenue. The boy was accused of stealing the money from MT. Gordon's coat while the latter was trying on a new suit of clothes in a State street tailor shop.
 Peter B. Everson, a middle-aged man, who drives for John Mcintyre, a Grand avenue truckman, was charged with burglary and the case was continued until Thursday,
 James McGuinness, fifteen years old, charged with burglarizlng a building belonging to Benjamin Walters, of 195 James street, was remanded until Sep tember 20 in the custody of the proba- tion officer.
 William Petberg. fifteen years old, who skipped out some time ago after having been remanded in the custody of the probation officer on a charge of theft, was committed to the Reform school.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Mary L. Costello.

The funeral of Mary L. Costello, aged fifteen years, daughter of John D. and the late Mary A. Costello, took place yesterday morning from the residence of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Costel- To, IS Maple street, West Haven, at S:SO o'clock, and later from St. Law renee church, where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Curtin. Miss Costello was a devoted child to her church and family, and the remarks of Father Curtin were 8 merited tribute to the departed soul. The casket was borne by six of her schoolmates and was banked with flow CTS. which showed the high esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. The pallbearers were Pearl Smith, Marjorie Dill, Lena Nissen, Marguerite Brennan, Mabel Shutter, and Susie French. The flower bearers were Irene Nancy Marion Savage, Esther French and Charlotte Harris.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
MR. SHERRY TO SPEAK
ATP0sTAL CONVENTION
Clerks Will Hold Annual State Meeting Here Me
 morial Day.

Congressman N. D. Sperry will be one of the principal speakers at the banquet of the Connecticut branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks to be held at the One- co hotel on the evening of Memorial day. Governor Rollin s. Woodruff has been invited to attend, but owing to previous engagements will probably have to decline the invitation. Mayor John P. Studley Rev. Father John D. Coyle and the officials of the postoffice are expected to be present. Invitations have been sent to United States sena- tors BuIkeley and Brandegee, and Con- gressmen Henry, Hill, Lilley and Hig- gins, but no response has been receiv- ed from them In all there will be 200 at the banquet.
 The ninth annual convention of the postal clerks, which will precede the banquet, will open in Red Mems hall at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, an hour after the local offices close for the day H. M. Leonard, of Middletown, presi- dent of the association. will be chair man of the meeting. Resolutions will be offered by representatives from diff ferent parts of the state and officers for the coming year will be elected, the meeting lasting until o'clock,
 c. C. Durham, of Danbury, who is now first vice-president of the associ- ation will probably be chosen presi- dent, and Frank s. Caldwell, of New Britain, will be reelected secretary. Who will be chosen for the other offices Is not yet known,
 The committee of the local branch which has the arrangements for the convention in charge consists of John Mclaughlin. w. P, McManus. Francis P, Wade, president of the local branch; John c. Madden, Walter G. Doolittle, James F. Nolan and John P. Fryer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
John Horwood.

Prayers were offered last evening at the funeral services of John Horwood, held at his late residence, 58 Lyon street. Rev. MT Pierce, of Davenport Congregational church, officiated The body will be taken to Maiden, Mass, to-day for interment.
 The late MT. Horwood was foreman at the l.. Candee works. He died of stomach trouble. He was considered an expert in the manufacture of rub Der goods, having had forty years ex- perience. For years he had charge of a large rubber manufacturing plant at Riga, Russia, He came to this city eighteen years ago to take charge of department at the Candee factory. He was native of England and was seyenty-four years old. He was a mem Der of the Knights of Pythias and the Royal Arcanum.
 A widow, three daughters and two sons survive him. Superintendent John H, Pearce, of the Candee company, is a nephew of the deceased.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
PHOTOGRAPHERS STRIKE. Employees at Folding Box Company VIII Work Only Eight Hours.

Forty of the skilled lithographers en- ployed at the National Folding Box company's plant went on strike yester- day morning following an announce ment that hereafter they would have to work nine hours instead of eight hours q day.
 Pending the possible settlement of the trouble the officials at the box com pany will not hire new Photographers and those who are on strike are wait ing advice from the national officers in New York before making further plans.
 The feeling between the local officials and the lithographers has always been friendly and both sides hope for a speedy settlement. Last year when the lithographers' unions all over the coun- try struck for an eight hour day, the National Folding Box Co.'S plant here gave in to the men as soon as the de- mands were known. The strike was generally unsuccessful and the com pany now want to go back to the nine hour day schedule.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Paid Fine and Damages.

There was quite a little excitement for the residents in the vicinity of High and Main streets, East Haven, Satur- day, created by the collision of the team of Charles Douglas, who does a truck ing business and resides in Morris Cove, and an auto owned by Harvard student and being driven by him. 9th CTS in the auto were fellow students of Harvard and Yale. When the collision occurred the force of the shock was so great 1t threw two men who were with MT. Douglas to the ground, one of them sustaining quite a deep flesh wound in the leg, which was given the attention of Dr. Holbrook. On com- plaint of Grand Juror c. o. Coburn the students were arrested by Irving Hox- sey and trial, with D. W. Futile on the bench, was given them. They were found guilty of exceeding the speed limit and fined $2O and costs of $9.5O, Upon paying their fine they were im- mediately called to pay damages by Mir Douglas, and settled with him for between $50 and s60, making an expen- sive finish to a days pleasure.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
PoLI,s NEW THEATER.


 The seventeen Pelsin zouaves were the headliners of the new bill at Poli's yes terday afternoon. The usual crowded house witnessed the opening perform ance. The Olio was Waterbury broth- CTS and Penney, Gartelle brothers, Hickman brothers, Miss Anna D. Munz, the local girl who made her debut; Mme Emmy's pets, and host of oth- CTS.
 The Poli opera company will open in "The Fortune Teller" Monday matinee, May 27. with Bertha Davis and James McElhern in the title roles, A splendid chorus, augmented orchestra and thea ter cooled by iced aid will be features of this summer series of ooeratic re- rivals.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Bought Several Drinks sunday.

Despite the fact that it has been stated that "the Sunday liquor lid" was on tight, the edge was materially rais- ed in the city court yesterday morning, when it developed during the trial of Joseph Murray, of Cambridgeport, Mass, and John Mccarthy, jr, who were being tried on a charge of theft from the person, that they had bought drinks in four or five places on Sun day.
 Both Judge Tyner and Assistant City Attorney Hoyt made careful inquiries concerning the location of the saloons, and Liquor Prosecutor Niles was im- mediately sent for. Several arrests may be expected as a result. Judge Tyner then bound both men over to the next term of the superior court under bond of $1,0OO each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
GEN. SETH PoMERoY.
Tue 2O1st Birthday Observed at North
 amptOn, Mass.

Northampton, Mass, May 20.-The 2O1st birthday of General Seth Pomeroy was observed tonight by the Seth Pomeroy chapter, Sons of American Revolution in the Academy of music
 The chief feature was the presentation to the chapter of sword which Gen. Pomeroy. carried in the colonial and revolutionary wars. The sword was buried with the general in a cemetery in Peekskill, N Y, and was unearthed thirty years ago by colored man who was engaged in digging in the ceme- tery, It was presented to the chapter tonight by George c. Pomeroy of To- ledo, O., a at-great-grandson of Gen. Pomeroy, and by Stephen D. Horton of Peekskill formerly mayor of that city. Cornelius A. Pugsley of Peekskill, president general of the National So- ciety of the Sons of the American Revolution delivered an address on "Patriotism and Good Citizenship"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
OYSTER COMPANY REPORT.
no Per Cent. Pront-A Fat Dlvlden,

By the vote of a meeting just held the stockholders of the American Oys- ter Co.,, of City Point will receive dividend of no per cent. For some time past the company has been paying 10 per cent yearly and besides has been accumulating fine surplus. This grew to such extent that this year it was decided to divide the surplus In the form of a stock dividend of 100 per cent.
 This exactly doubles the capital which had previously stood at $S7,5O or every stockholder gets gift of an equal amount of stock to what he prev iously held. The 10 per cent. dividend will be paid in cash on the old capitl- ization. Senator Franklin H. Homan is the president of the company. All the old officers have been reelected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Action for Damages.

John F. Moriarity, of 1O7 Kimberly avenue, has served notice on the city of claim for damages. He alleges that on April q his son Raymond, aged thirteen years, suffered a broken leg at Bay View park. The lad was standing behind swing used by other children, and while the swing swung backward it struck young Moriarity in the leg,
 It is alleged that the city was negli- gent because the swing was hung too low.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
The Late Henry c. Thompson.

The funeral services of Henry c. Thompson, who for over twenty years was the efficient keeper of the light house in New Haven harbor, and whose father was Elizur Thompson, who was lighthouse keeper at the old lighthouse for many years, took place at the res idence of his son, Leonard B. Thomp- son, 155 St. John street, yesterday aft ernoon. MT. Thompson died Saturday at the age of seventy-four years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
MONS. sLOcUM NOT COMING.
Frederick W. Orr VIII Deliver Memo
 rial Day Address.

Admiral Foote post, G, A. R., has been notified that Monsigneur slocum of Waterbury, who was expected to de- liver the Memorial day address in the New Haven theater the night of May 29. will be unable to come because of .illress, and Frederick W. Orr, deputy revenue collector, will be the speaker.
 The other plans for the public ob- .servance will be carried out. Music will be furnished by the Second regiment orchestra. Vocal selections will be rem dered by Miss Rena Barnes and W. E. Morgan
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Mrs. J. Edward Behner.

The death of Mrs. Julia Stockburger, wife of F. Edward Behner, occurred on Sunday at her home in Hartford. Mrs. Behner was sister of Mrs. Charles R. spiegel, wife of ex-High Sheriff spiegel, of this city, and the funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Mrs, spiegel, 87 Bishop street. The funeral will be private. Burial will be in Ever green cemetery.
 Mrs. Behner was forty-seven years old and is survived by her husband. She leaves a large circle of friends who will greatly miss her and sorrow at her death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Plerson Vice President.

I. M Pierson. who has handled the affairs of the local teiegraphers in the negotiations with the New Haven road in the past two years, was reelected second vice-president of the National organization at the convention in Min neapolis a few days ago. MT. Pierson had been mentioned for the presidency, but withdrew before the ballots were taken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
sHopMEN GET INCREASE.
N1achlnists said to Have settled Wage
 Difficulty.

It is reported among the shop en- ployes of the New Haven road and the officials of the road have come to an agreement by which the employees are to receive an increase of 1-2 cents an hour. This is the first increase the machinists have received in three years and there was little trouble in getting it. The increase will increase the pay roll of the company $1O0,OOO which will be divided among the shop machinists from one end of the line to another.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
MRS. PORTER ADDRESSES.
Mothers Club of Lowell House Hears
 of Priceless Cooker.

The Mothers club of Lowell house was addressed yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Frank Chamberlain Porter on "The Priceless Cooker" There was large attendance of those whose inter est was aroused by the title and the members were very attentive as Mrs. Porter demonstrated to them the work ings of the ingenious device which was recently adopted by the United States army for use in war time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
NEW HAVEN THEATER.

New minstrel features and meritori- ous ones are promised by the well krcwn and popular HI Henry's big city minstrel aggregation which will appear at the New Haven theater to- night. Gifted singers, talented come- dians, high grade vaudeville, grand noon day parade with their own hand- sctne automobile and big St Bernard dog, the finest in America, and a rous-, ing, show when the curtain rises all combine to make the Hi Henry big minstrel Show a leader in It's line
 An exchange says; Lovers of min strelsy who were present at the opera house last night had presented to them an excellent programme accompanied by the finest of scenery, by the famous Hi Henry minstrels,f well known and appreciated wherever they go.
 Elaborate effects in scenery were made the first act opening with an Oriental scene, "Aladdin's Palace" The company is certainly to be congratu lated on having a very fine chorus of minstrel singers, all of whom made an excellent impression. The Imperial Royal Rajah, George M. Decker, was interlocutor, and the court serenaders were Messrs. Billsburg, Jackson, Eagan, shambaugh, Lyons Hannford, Boyd, DeForrest, Emerson, Pearl, Marcellus, and Wood.
 All through this act the house was kept in constant laughter by the many and humorous minstrel jokes of the end men These jokes were of the spicy kind, and many hits on local people and local conditions were made. The end men were Messrs Gano Baker, Delmore. Mack, Baxter, Cogley, Car michael and Selig. A great hit was made by the singers, both of sentimen- tai and rag-time music, and each one was encored. As a final to the first part a short comedy skit was given by Messrs. Jackson, Delmore and Gano, which was appreciated and applauded by the house.
 HI Henry made a great hit as cornet soloist, accompanied by the famous Hi Henry band. MT. Henry gave cornet variations with great skill, and received a storm of applause at the end of his selections Many other features helped to make up the programme, and the performance closed with a representa- tion of an old plantation scene in Dixie with the "coons" on rampage with feats of dancing, singing ands comedy
 There will be a grand band concert given in front of the theater before the performance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
BURIAL IN wALLINGFoRD.
Edward Hayden Died in Dorchester,
 Mass

The funeral of Edward Hayden, who died in Dorchester, Mass, Sunday morning at o'clock. after a brief ill., ness of spinal meningitis, will be held from the Holy Trinity church, Walling- ford. this morning at 9 o'clock
 lie was eighteen years of age and was q son of the late MT and Mrs. Michael D. Hayden.
 He leaves three sisters. Mrs. J. J. Flood and Mrs, Adolph Decker, resi- dents of Wallingford, and Mrs. Thomas Kelley of Meriden. and four brothers, Walter, Thomas, John and Cyril Hay den
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Calling of Dockets.

The dockets will be called in both the superior and common pleas civil courts next Friday. This means that large number of old cases will be stricken off, as they are not likely to. furnish business for the courts.
 One hundred cases and more are sometimes stricken from the docket in the superior court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
EIi Whitney Nominated.

Secretary Anson P. Stokes, jr., of the Yale corporation, has sent out notices to the effect that the only nomination made for the vacancy on the corpora tion is that of Eli Whitney, class of 1909, of New Haven, who has received the requisite 25 votes or more for
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Funeral of pougInss F. MaItby.

Funeral services in memory of D. F. Maltby were held Saturday afternoon at his late residence in Waterbury and were followed by interment in River side cemetery. Rev. John c. Daven- port, D. D., conducted the services and the honorary pallbearers were L. J. Atwood, A. M. Blakesley, T. R. Hyde, A. A. Benedict, ". H. Camp and c. E. Boyd.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Funeral of Regina simons.

Funeral services for Regina simons. who died Saturday at Grace hospital, were held yesterday afternoon at the undertaking rooms of William F. stahl & Son. Mrs. Simons was born in Ger many seventy three years ago. She had been a resident of New Haven for many years. She is survived by a son. Henry Simons, and daughter, Miss Rebecca Simons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
UNCLE HORACE JOHNSON LOSES.
Decision Against Weather Prophet in
 Land Grabbing Case.

East Hampton, May 2O.-The contin- ued hearing of the civil suit of the Sec ond Congregational church society against Horace Johnson, of Middle tHaddam, came before Justice L. S.. Carpenter, Saturday. Justice Carpen- ter gave his decision in favor of the society, allowing it $25 damages and costs of court
 Horace gave notice that he would file bond of $50 next Wednesday for an appeal to the superior court The case arose over Horace cutting down a fence which the society's committee erected between his land and the so- ciety's.
 Johnson claimed the fence was on his land.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
HOWARD KNAPP ILL.
Prominent Bridgeport Lawyer and Ex-
 Yale Athlete.

The condition of Attorney Howard H. Knapp of Bridgeport, who has been i'll
 for several months, is causing his rel atives and friends much concern. MT, Knapp is well known graduate of Yale and was once prominent as a coach for the varsity football team. For many years he was member of the law firm of Seymour & Knaop of Bridgeport. He also was for two years city attorney of Bridgeport under May or Thomas F. Taylor's administration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
SALOON OPEN ON SATURDAY.
Edward Hayden died in Dorchester
 Charge.

Michael Copetta, the proprietor of a saloon at 40 Olive street, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Rowley, of central station, on war rant issued by Prosecuting Attorney Niles charging him with violation of the Sunday liquor law Copetta is ac- cused of doing business at his saloon on Sunday last. He was released on bonds
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Sudden death of Wife of Winsted
 Banker,

Winsted, May 2o.-Mrs. Fillmore R. Holmes, aged f1fty-three years, died suddenly at her home on High street to-day from a hemorrhage brought on by coughing. Mrs. Holmes was the wife of R. E. Holmes, viee-president of the Hurlburt National bank, and well known in this vicinity.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
RECEPTION TO DIR. MUTcH.
Caledonian Club to Honor Him Thurs
 day Night.

The New Haven Caledonian club will tender a reception and banquet to the Rev. pr. Mutch at it's rooms, 400 State street, Thursday night, Dr. Mutch is one of the oldest honorary members of the club and the reception Thursday night will be a sort of farewell to the doctor. who will soon leave for the west,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
To Sail For Europe.

MT. and Mrs. Richard T. Percy will sail next month for a trip to Europe MT. Percy, who is director of the Wa terbury Oratorio society, will devote much of his time to oratorio study
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21

of ,s11.45 and given ten days in jail in the city court yesterday on a charge of theft. Lonergan is truckman and stole gold watch belonging to Mrs. Anna Geir while moving her furniture from her home on Edwards street to Branford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
Elijah Winston.

The funeral services of Elijah Win ston, who died May 1s, aged twenty three years, at 57 Foote street, will be held this afternoon at o'clock from his late residence. Burial in Evergreen cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-21
AT THE LOCAL THEAHERS.
HYPERION THEATER.

The coming of "The Two Orphans" Kate Claxton's famous melodrama, to the Hyperion on Wednesday evening, direct from the Lincoln Square theater, New York city, is looked upon with pleasurable anticipation as it is said this present company is the best since the all star revival of few years ago. Throughout the entire country this piece has created a great sensation wherever it has appeared and are now booking return engagements which will Keep them playing way into the summer, something never before ac- complished with a melodrama. "The Two Orphans" furnishes more oppor- tunities for powerful situations and strong dramatic climaxes than any play that was ever written, replete with unctious comedy all interwoven so skillfully that one can hardly help but believe they are witnessing an actual reality instead of story. There is a beautiful love story throughout making it masterpiece among the works of art.