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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
LAST THrsTER MI ETlNG.
Will Hc uoid at Polls Fo-iaoffoW
 Afternoon.

AfleTrGOn.
 Tc morrow tSgudayD afternoon a' 9 o'clock Rev. John. Fl. Elliot., V D. the evangelist who conducted the meetings in the West Haven district during the recent Chapman BFangei- istic campaign will speak ie men women and young people in Polls theatep. This is tae last opportunity for the people of New Haven to hear any of the Chapman evangelists, and as pr Elliott is a very eloquent en- tertaining and forceful speaker the theater doubtless will be crowded It is hoped hy the city executive com mittee that this final theater meeting will long he remembered as the most successful of them all
 The West Haven ehorts numbering seventy voices will occupy seats on the stage together with singers from all inc ether districts. F. " Naftzger, the singer who is associated with pr Elliott, will he the soloist and viii also lead the great chorus. The doors will open at 2:30 and as a' other Sunday afternoon meetings admission will he free Everybody is invited to he pres cnt. but admission will be limited to the capacity of the house
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
The Great Divide"

Miss Wynne Mathison, who returns to this city as Henry Miller's woman in The Great Divide" for an engage ment of three nights and a matiaea. b3- ginning Thursday next, Is vol reme,r, bered here for her remarkable perform ance in the title role of "Eyerym1n'' several years ago, Since that time Miss Mathison has continued hor noJaole c,.- greer in England where she stands in the front rank of classic actresses and conedisnnes To play the splendid role of Ruth Jordan with MT Miller. Miss Mathison gave up one of the most af- vantageous of London contracts
 Miss Mathison enjoys the distinction .of having succeeded Ellen Terry as lending woman with ST Henry Irving. Her two ycar's arrangement with him was to have included his farewell Am erican tour-a plan interrupted by his death. During the year she was with Sir Henry, N ss M3thison played Port ,. to his Shylock, Marie tn his Louis Xi. her old part Iolanthe in King Rene's Daughter which he put mp specially for her. as he did not play in it him self, and Rcsamund to his Beckett which latter she appeared in on the. night of his delth She was also cr. gagged to play Olivio to his Vicar of Wakefield, and Henrietta Maria to his Charles [, but these never had a chance of coming into rehearsal Miss Wynnt Matbiscn's association with Nezsrs. Nedrennc and Barker whose not lhle work at The Court tr sster Cafte~wards at the Savoy and the Queen') has been perhaps the most significant dramatic movement in London for m3nv years. first brought her into touch with Greek tragedy, her performances of Antlro- m4che in The Troades of Eprindns and Of Elektra in the play of that name hy the same author, as transia5- ed by the gifted pen of Professor Gii- bert Murray, creating for her an en- thusiasm which spread from England over to the continent Thero was some talk at the time of bringing ho h these plays to AR1eric3. but the negot- Iiations unfortunately fell through. With Messrs. Nedrenne and Barker. al. so, Miss Mathison appeared in three of the Bernard Shaw plays including .Iu- dith the New Englnad heroine of his Devils Disciple-in Joy by John Gals
 worthy. the author of the Silver Rox. as aso in Miss Elizabeth Robins s,rik- ing political play, entitled Votes for Women, wherein Miss Mathigon who played the heroine. had in one stirring scene to deliver an oration several pages Tn length through the hoars, roaring of one of the most rem 4rkahle stage crowds ever seen in a London the ater-a feat which earned for her the unanimous praises of press and public alike. In addition to the above. she played Emilia in an all star pro auction of othello at the Lyric: the cast Including among others Lewis Waller; H B Irving. Henry Ainley. Henry Neville and Miss Evelyn Mil- lard; the production which lasted fo- several weeks, being followed up hy it's repetition at the Stratford -on-Avon Shakespearian festival last year. where Miss Mathison also played Beatrice in 3 special production with Henry Ain. 1 ley as Bened:ck.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
AT N. H. THEATER
Yorke and Adams in the Stun ming Comedy, Playing
 the Ponies"

Catchy music, tangible story. pret- ty girls in stunning costumes, come dians that are really funny, startling scenes and electrical effects are few of the things that B. F. Forester claims for the musical comedy Play ing the Ponies" in which he will pre- sent Yorke and Adams, at the New Raven theatre next Monday, Tuesday. and Wednesday nights, February 10. il, 12 and at the matinee Wednesday On this occasion. direct from their New York Circle theatre engagement, Yorke and Adams, will make their third appearance in this city as stars and they will be surrounded by a com rany of fifty people. Playing the Ponies is the work. of Aaron Hoffman. author of Bankers and Brokers and las proved very successful wherever it las played, and no doubt, the verdict will be the same after ii has been seen in this city The comedy is in two acts and the scenes are laid at sheepshead Bay race track and Luna park, at Con ey Island. The music is of the popular style, written by Morse and Madden, and it is said to be above the average found in musical comedy. The costumes were made by Wanamaker, Redfe-n and the Klaw and Erlanger Costume company. The scenery was painted by Al5erts, whose greatest age pictures were the Anna Held and the Montgom- cry and Stone company. Two thorough bred horses. Lady Love and Diable will be seen in a race for supremacy at the finale of the first act This Is without doubt the greatest scene eveN witness cd in musical comedy. If you haze carefully followed the cast of the biz singing organizations you are familiar with the following people Adele Raf- ter, Lady from Lanes" Georgie Mack. the well known star. Bobby Harring ton, who succeeded George Cohan in Running for Office" Charles Prince. the original Flake" In "45 Minutes from Broadway Maud Campbell, late George sydney Company Eva Null, vaudeville's dainty singer. Linton De Wolfe Lanier De Wolfe, Russell Hill, Helen Tamronz, Roy Burk. Pony Can- tor. Jack Clinton, Helene Davis, Frank Martin, Vera Maxwell the famous i pony ballet, and the singing and dan,- ing chorus of twenty.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
"Thc Wizard of o."

The New Haven theatre was packed again Ia sst night to see the original pro- duciion of The Wizard of o." pre- sented by the No. Company with Charle5 Wilkins as the Tin Woodman. The performance will be given to-day al the matinee at two D. m. sharp and again al night at eight D. m. sharp The advance sale for both performances Is large Secure seats in advance.rF sit
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

Thursday. Friday. Saturday. February lS, IA, 1a and at the matinea Saturday. In prosecuting this attraction. Mr W. w. Newcomer has made a production on ar' ela aborate scale. Ii is pastoral play of an extremely impressive sort, pcTtraying true to nature scenes and characters found in tho most pictures uue of vermont's rural sections Ono of the central characters is that of a young minister and thA story told is one that will appeal very forcihly to all classes of theatre -soers
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
MISS ABBEY Is ENTERTAINED.

Miss May Abbey of the Bljod Ihedfef Stock company, was entertained at dln- ner. Thursday afternoon hy the haugn- ters of Rebecca at their regular meet ing at the home of Mrs. Snow or Iyon street. Miss Abbey has been the guest of honor at number of these gath erings
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
KELLEY ESTATE s4S.OO0,

An inventory of the estate of Mary Ann Kelley was flsd by its appraisers w ! O'Keefe and ] !. Lawton ln. the probate court The filed statement shows the value of the estate to be s4e1o9.74 Hcnora F Kelley is the eI- eoutrix of the estate.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08
Tho Volunteer Organist. "

William R Gray's beautiful drama on New England life. entitled The Volunteer 0rganist," will be the at traction at the New Haven theatre,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-08

caught the atmosphere to perfection Bispham helped to make Danny Deever' popular by his dramatic rem dition, and this little popular classic has sold to the drum beat of 2O.O00 copies.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
PROP FOR INSTEP
FITTED ON CALLERS
Pains in Feet frequently
Traced to Falling
of Arch.

Relief for tired weary feet is being
given today by DI- j. T. Martin Of New
York, who is illustrating the benefits Of
foot prop at the shoe stores of Robert
BerbeItch's Sons. The Arrowsmith Arch
Prop has been designed to remedy the
serious aches and pains. Of which Jhere
is now so much complaint.
DR.. Martin is making an examination
&C insteps Of all those who visit the
stores today. and fitting a prop where
one is needed.
Since the warm weather began there
mas been a general complaint OF tired
and aching feet. DR.. Martin ascribes
all this to broken down insteps," and
declares that unless the iHstep Is given
adequate support it will droop and affect
the entire foot. This throws the foot
out Of its proper position, and conse-
ouentIy causes a strain TO manifest It
self which otherwise would not be feit-
The Arrowsmith Arch Prop is fash
toned so that IL may be specially fitted
10 the feet Many persons were fitted
Yesterday. among them being several
physicians. who were much interested
in the explanations Of causes leading TO
OS7at is known as "aat foot The prop
which DR.. Martin is demonstrating is
designed not only to relieve the pain in
tho foot itself, but TO assist in throw
ing the body into its right position. The
practical construction of the prop has
attracted wide attention, and many who
have already been fitted with the prop
declare that relief has been almost IN
Simultaneous.
DIR. Martin explain that if ones feet
easily tire. ache. or are affected with
rbeuinatic-like pains Il IS the result OF
s.0at foot due to the irregular and IN
correct position Of the instep-
The local agency for the ArroWSTIl =,
ert Berberich'S Sons, and DR.. Martin
is making no charge for demonstrating
The nron or for examining and httlnS
those who call at the store
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
BOYS FIGHT DUEL.
ONE CANNOT LIVE

PITTSBURG. April 25.-In the pas
senger tunnel under the East Liberty
depot. the imaginary cave where the
gang made its headquarters. two dime
uovel-reading boys fought a duel yester-
day. As Il result John Campbell. aged
fourteen. IS dying in the Pittsburg Hos
pital while Deerwood O'ConneI. also
aged fourteen, is being detained at the
East End police station.
The two boys, together with a num-
Der OF the gang" were in the tunnel
reading dime novels as usual Sudden
~ young Campbell drew a revolver
from his pocket. and pointing it at
O'ConneH. cried out: Throw up your
hands"
Not rs long as I have the drop on
you, I wun't.' answered O'Connell.
He had pulled a revolver from his
pocket at the first command, and as he
spoke the words in reply 10 Campbell s
command there was "A flash. "A report
and Campbell fell TO the ground The
bullet from O'COnnelIs weapon entered
his stomach and came out OF his back.
He was hurried to the hospital: but the
doctors there say ne has but small
chances Of recovery.
OConnel made an effort to escape
but after long chase he was finally
captured and locked up. He scarcely
realizes the enOrmity OF his crime.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
CHANGES PLANNED
IN ROCK ISLAND
Railroad Company Offers
Compromise to Okla
homa'S Governor.

NEW YORK April 25.-Directors Of
the Rock Island Company, which con-
trolls both the St. Louis and San Fran
cisco and the Chicago. Rock Island and
PACING, are considering plans for
changes in the system The movement
has progressed to the point Of the sub
mission of formal proposition 10 Gov
ernor Haskell, of Oklahoma. TO salts
fy the Oklahoma demand for competi-
ton between the Rock Island and the
Frisco, the principal roads in the new
State.
The proposition TO Governor Haskell
does not 90 as Ear as most Of the Okla
hOma officials who are or decidedly
radical views, desire. They have de-
manded the dissolution Of the holding
company and a separate ownership and
management of its two principal sub
salaries. II has been before him for
some time. but no action has as yet been
taken.
other plans under consideration by the
Rock Island contemplate a change in
the form Of control Of the company
AT present, 4 majority Of S54Oo000O pre-
ferred stock controls the entire system.
for the preferred stock elects seven
directors, 10 six chosen by the S97. Ooo 90
common stock. A number Of the dOmi-
rant directors have felt that this phase
Of the financial structure has hurt the
market value Of all tire securities in
the system.
Attention also is being given 10 the
Sls.5O0.000 collateral trust bonds OF the
Chicago. Rock Island and Pac .ic Rail
road Company The bonds re based
upon so. 0Q0.009 common stock Of the
St Louis and San Francisco. which
bring about a constant drain on the
resources Of the dominant company.
Various phases Of a reorganization
plan have been considered by the d.
rectors, but nothing at all satisfactory
10 them has been advanced
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
Tilted, PLANS BURIAL
AND KILLS HIMSELF

PITTSBURG. April 25.-After Prepar-
ing everything except his own wind
ing sheet. and setting the date Of his
funeral for Sunday, James Setback.
Young butcher. took in one hand the
photograph of the eishteen-year-old
school girl who had cast him aside. and,
looking at the Photograph. shot himself
dead. The body was found by the young
mans mother.
Setback. who was twenty-four. had
bathed. dressed himself in his best suit
OF black clothes and written a letter,
asking that he be buried as he lay,
setting the hour for . o'clock Sunday.
on the chair beside the bed was his
Prussian army uniform, which he asked
to have buried with him. He had bought
. pair Of white gloves during the after
noon; these lay near
Letters TO members OF the family de-
Clared that since he had lost the love Of
his sweetheart life was not worth living.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
Power Will Diminish.
ENJOYED TRIP,
FOUND CHANCE TO SEW

BERLIN, April 25.-The imperial voy-
age TO Corfu was one long delight TO
the Empress, largely because she was
able 10 devote so much time duElns the
cruise 10 an occupation not often con-
nected with QueeaS-thaJ Of needlewo.k.
Day after lay. seated Glider an awning
on deck, she passed hours plying the
nedle, the Emperor from time TO time
approa ching and watching with inter
est the progress OF her work
Her majesty. whose parents lived an
extremely simple life. acquired a thor
Oughly practical hOuseWifely training.
She IS a clever ueedlewOman. but fav-
OTIS crochet work rather than sewing.
Although she possesses an extensive
stock of the finest Brussels and other
lace. this is only utilized for her state
robes. All the embroidery Of her per
souaI linen she insists on carrying out
with her own hands.
She also Is an expert In the u-s Of
knitting needles. and on one occasion.
several years ago. surprised the En-
perOr on his birthday by presenting him
with a pair OF wooden stockings which
she had knitted These his majesty,
however. never has worn. but he ap-
preciated the simple gift so highly that
the stockings have occupied a prominent
place In his private apartments at the
palace ever since
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
.ALBIhO RATS BRAIN
LIKE THAT OF HANS

PHILADELPHIA. April THAT he
Albino rat is related IN some way 20
the human i-1iag-a sort Of slant
cousins the idea. which might DO
grasped by the lay mind hearing a paper
read oy Prof. Henry Donaldson before
the American Philosophical Society His
subject was "A Comparison Of the Al
blnO Rat With Man in Respect 70 the
Growth Of the Brain AID the Spinal
Cord
Prof Donaldson's conclusions IS that
the rat may be used IN laboratory ex-
perlmeLts which apply 20 man and for
which the brain Of the human species
would be available only at rare times.
Inc AlbinO rat lis a fancy strain Of
me Norway. or gray rat" Taking a.
RS hypothesis that the life Of the rar
Is only one-thirteenth that Of man. he
showed by means OF charts and draw
lnEs tnat the development Of 4 rats
brain and nervous system At stated
pellods Is almost parallel 70 the growth
o. the human cerebrlIu.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
SleepIessness

Sleeplessness is a result of ex-
hausted nerve force. You must
have sleep-it is natures rebuild
ing period. 1t is the period in
which she stores up strength and
-vigor. You will sleep we'll and
awaken fresh, if YOU take
DR.. Miles Nervine. 1t brings
sleep by soothing the tired nerves.
It's invigOrating effect is felt
throughout the entire system.
Il used DR.. Niles Restorative Nervins
for extreme nervousness. brought on by
over-exhaustion. It soOthed and strength
ened my nerves. II enabled me to get
restful sleep which I was unable TO get
before IA king the Nervine For nervous
troubles I know OF nothing that can equal
It" MRS. f. EBENSPERGER,
5S6 jay St. Utica. n z
II first bottle fails TO benefit. money back.
-uLEs MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25

Representative J. S. FaSSett
Has Letter Admitting Tel
egraphers' Mistake.

ELMIRA. y. Y. April 25.-Senutor
Owen Cassidy OF this senatorial dis
trict, who voted against the ant-race
track bills of Governor Hughes. Will
change his vote and favor the measures
n the extra session called for May T.
The man responsible for The change in
senator Cassidy g vote is Representa-
tive J. Sloat Fassett, leader Of tins Con
greSSiOnal district, IN which is part Of
senator CaSSicy'S district It is further
announced that but for the altering Of
q telegram sent by Representative F'aS-
Sett in Washington Senator Cassidy
would never have changed his stand
at that time ana voted against the
measures.
On the day the race track bills were
Up in the senate Representative Tdssett
and Representative Dwight united IN a
telegram to Mr.. Cassidy reading
John and I urge you TO stand by
the governor on the race track bill Ow-
ing 10 Conditions in your district.
j. s FASSETT-''
That telegram when il reached Cas-
sidy read:
John and urge you not to stand by
the governor on the race track bills.
etc"
When it became known in Washington
that the governor had been beaten an
other telegram was sent TO Cassidy:
John and l think YOU have made a
serious. If not fatal mistake. Get busy,
move TO reconsider. and pass the bill"
j. S. FASSETT''
Investigation WIS made OF the Circum-
stance by Representative FaSsetJ, and
he has a letter from the manager Of the
Western Union Telegraph Office ~
Washington al which il is conceded that
the original message was changed in
the Washington office.
Representative Fassett has confirmed
the story that the message had been
falsified. and especially denies the re-
port that the President had taken any
stand in the matter.
When Senator Cassidy received the
Fassett telegram he showed il - friends
at Albany and a suspicion was aroused
at once that the friends Of President
Roosevelt were working against the
governor.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
CINDERELLA.

II Is nor quite true that Cinderella
and the prince lived happily ever after
on the contrary, there were differences
before they had been married a week
50 IL was only beans and such Ike
that you were picking out CT the ashes2'
sneered his hlShness, psipably net1led.
sure IL was replied Cinderella. with
a toss OF her head What Old YOU
SUPPOSE"
suppose. Che prince was white with
modification and chagrin- I supposed
II was coal, Of course Do you imagine
could afford % marry on any other
suPDoSiriou with anthracite IL 30
But no. she was not be be prevailed
upon II he had jumped 20 an unvvslr-
ranted conclusion, that was his fault
not hers.-PCck
The Washington times., 1908-04-25

The Big Stick is beginning 70 lose its
terrors for Congress. 1t has not been
long since the shadow of the substance
OF this White House weapon was suf-
fcient to give a Senator or Representa-
tive a panic. That time has gone by.
and, unless the Chicago convention
should renOminaIe the President. il will
not return.
President. who is far from the end
Of his term Of Office is one thing, and
a President whose official career is
drawing 70 a close is quite another. The
average Senator or Representative looks
ahead TO the 4th OF March next, and
calculates that after all il doesn't mat
ter so very much any more what are
his relations with the White House.
The inevitable result IS that the Presi-
dent is finding il uphill work 10 influence
legislation. To most Senators or Rep
resentatives. the chief desire 70 have
good relations with the President Is
based on the idea that such good rela-
tons viii mean more easy sailing in
reference TO patronage and 20 other fCV-
ors which IL is in the power Of the
President to bestOw.
Power Will Diminish.
This being so. the Presidents power
over Congress may be expected 70 grow
less and less as the tiTre approaches
for the Roosevelt administration 20 end.
No outgoing President can be expected
or can expect TO have the influence al
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
EPIDEMIC OF TYPHOID
INCREASES IN BOSTON

BOSTON, April 25-The typhoid fever
epidemic has assumed alarming proper
tons in Boston. There was fresh
outbreak Of he disease in East Boston.
where it WAS supposed to be under con-
tTOl. and sixteen new cases were TO
ported.
All told. thirty-two new cases we're
reported. making a total of $50 IN Boston
at this time.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
PROPERTY IS BOUGHT
BY HENRY A. PRESSEY

Frank T. Tibbets has sold to Henry A.
Pressey. OF the firm Of Pressey & Well
er. hydraulic engineers. property 1886
@ street northwest. The property con-
siSts of a three-stcry. English basement
house OF eleven rooms and two baths
u stands on a lot with a frontage Of
2 feet by a depth Of so feet. The rrice
paid was $40 500
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
Big Stick Losing It's Terors
AS March Fourth Approaches

the Capitol that President who is Just
entering on his term, can have
Il has seldom happened that the Pres
idect has made a more urgent appeal
10 Congress than he did for four battle
ships It fell on deaf ears The House
would not give authority for more than
two. II was a foregone conclusion from
the start that the President could not
win over enough Senator'S 10 get four.
Senator Hall served early notice that
he would oppose more than two, and
the White House found Il utterly i'm
possible 70 overcome tie position taken
by the Maine Senator. This despite the
fact the President called in various
members Of the Senate and urged the
need OF four warshlps Of the Ieviathan
type
Disregards Other Recommendations.
When It comes 20 legislation for
modification Of the Sherman law. anti
injunction legislation. legislation 20
strengthen the interstate commerce
laws, and the like. the President $
recommendations have not perturbed
Congress. An anti-injUnction bin ap-
plying 10 railroads has been passed.
be- NAS currency ON Is III 0olc-r ana
Congress is proving extremely slow
In the matter Of the child labor bill
for the District
The only thought Of the leaders IN
both Houses now Is 10 get I'D Of the
appropriation bills with as little de-
iay as possible and adjourn without
enactiltE laws on any OF the biz, con-
tr0veT ed questions that might have q
bearing on the campaign What the
President says or does not saw at this
Juncture is being given comparatively
little attention by Congress.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
ROBBERS IN AUTOMOBILES
GET $1,000 IN SILVERWARE

STANFORD. Conn. April 25.-Burg-
lars who were in motor cars broke into
the summer residence Of Charles =.
Merrill. IN New Canaan. and carried
away about s. SOC worth OF table silver
ware.
Neighbors Of the Merriils say that two
motor cars drew up near the Merrill
residence about ! o'clock this morning.
Mr.. Merrill is a publisher and his
New York residence is al 100 East Six
ty-seventh street.
The Washington times., 1908-04-25
WILL GIVE ITS FIRST DANCE.

TIE first promenade concert and dance
by the Naval Gun Factory Band will be
given next Tuesday night in the Wash
lnston Navy Yard. The concert will be
from s 70 9. dancing from to IL