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The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
N1Tha WItchinr Hnrr z

The Messrs. Shuberts production of '"The Witching Hour, with John Ma son in the stellar role, will be the offering at the Hyperion, December 8, and 5: matinee December 5, There seems to be no question as to the public's fondness for the drama with a mystic element This is fully prov en in the record of "The Wttchlng Hour" Augustus Thomas psychologi- cal play, in which John Mason ap- peared for more than a year at the fashionable Hackett's theater in New York
 Mrs Mason played the character of Jsck Brookheld, the hypnotic gam bier, nightly in New York all last sea son and part of the present season to an attendance that completely non plussed the sceptics who, up to the advent of the famous play. failed to see any chance for psychological drama, dealing with the problems of hypnotism and thought suggestion The New York reviewers agreed that the longer this remarkable piece of playwrlting held forth the greater grew the interest in 1t and the prob lems 1t proposes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
WRIGHT AND BROOKS WIN.

Melbourne, Nov 27.--The play 1n tho singles for the Dwight F Davis inter national lawn tennis cup began here to-day and resulted in one Australian and one American victory
 Norman Brooks Australia, beat r. R Alexander, United States. 5-7, 9-1. s-2. 4-6 and 6-S. Brooks gave mag niecent display of volleying> The n,atco was a brilliant one,. and 1t was fought to a finish. Beals c. Wright United states, beat A. F. Wilding Australia, easily, the score being 3-6, "a, 6-3. 6-1.
 The attendance was large, among those present being Lord and Lady Dudley. The weather was fine, but the court was rather slow, as a result of yesterdays rains.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
HOTCHKISs FAMILY.
Several from This City Visit Hooker
 Homestead in WilIimantic.
Especial to thc .IomrnaI-C Conrier.l

Special to the Journal Courier.)
 Willimantic, Nov. 27.-The first re- union of that branch of the Hotchkiss family of Connecticut descending from Harvey Hotchkiss. who lived lp Bethany, in the early part of the nlnet- teenth century and who died abouh, fifty years ago, was held yesterday as the Hooker house in this city on invif tation of Mrs. $. Chauncey- Hooker, granddaughter of Harvey Hotchkiss
 There were about thirty members of the family present. wno enjoyed ar elaborate spread of turkey and other Thanksgiving delicacies, served under the personal direction of Mir. Hooker who gave a short address of welcome to all the members of his wife's fam ily aI
 Two members of the family have died since the invitationsf were ex- tended. They are Mark Lounsbury of Seymour and Mrs. Mason Hotchkiss of New Haven. Those present from New Haven were Mir. and Mrs. Will liam II. Lounsbury, MT. and Mrs. Frank s. Platt Mir. and Mrs. Jonn c. Taylor, Harold H. and Marion c. Fay Tor, Mason B. Hotchkiss, Herbert E. Doolittle, and Orson B. Hotchkiss.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
RlIEs FAIR.
Still Continues to Draw Good Crowds
 at Armory.

The Blues fair at the armory at- tracted another large crowd last night. many Of them in fancy dress as it was masquerade dance. Tonight and Monday night will finish up the week with dancing both nights So far the members of tho company arc well satisfied with the attendance and success of the fair.
 The armory fig decorated with ban ners containing the names of the cap. talns for a hundred years down to the present one, Henry Beehe
 The shooting competitions down staira hnye not been freely entered as yet as according to the custom in such competitions, many of those who are going to enter hold back until the last day There are three com- petitions, one for members of the Second regiment only, from which dis tinRuished marksmen are excluded, and two for all corners. Handsome prizes arc ready for the first twelve in one of the latter and the other one, like the rcGmcntal shoot is for a percentage of the entry fees The results will be made known soon af- ter tho close Of tho competition on Monday night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Governor Elects Appointments Will Be Made Known by Him Early Next
 Week
HILL MEN IN CONFERENCE
Those Having in Charge Congress- man's Campaign for Senator Meet at Allyn House,
 Hartford.

Hartford, Nov elect and Mrs George l.. Lilley came to this city today from Waterbury Mrs Lil- ley came here to do shopping and the governor-elect spent a short time at the state library in the capitol looking up data relating to subjects to which he win refer in his inaugural message, The governor-elect and Mrs Lilley will return to waterbury this evening A New Haven newspaper stated today that Governor Iilley would meet sey- eral Of the leaders of his party in Hartford this morning, and take up with them the somewhat difficult mat ter of making up his staff This state- ment was without foundation Governor Lilley had made no appointment with the leaders Of his party or with any one else for a conference, He said to- day that he will be able to announce his staff appointments early next week
 There was. however, a conference in this city today, Those who are in charge of the canvass of Congressman E. J. Hill for the United States senate had a conference at the Allyn house Attorney J. Henry Roraback of North Canaan who Is MT. Hills political agent, was at the conference.
 Among those who registered at tho Hartford club today was the lion Mclbert B. Cary of Ridgoncld
 Dr. George IT. Knight, of Salisbury candidate for the republican nom lnation for speaker, was at the Allyr house today.
 Tt is understood that C. ]. Bates Of Chester is a candidate for a place on Governor-elect I.illey's staff
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
AT THE HYPERION
Finish of "The Golden Butter fiy'--Joe Weber's Travesty company"The Witohing
 Hour Burr Mcintosh.

Miss Grace Van studdlford, who came to the Hyperion, direct from her trlumphal success at the Broad way theater, New York, in deKoyeu and Smiths most pleasing comic op- era, 'The Golden Butterfly" has no peer in thls country In light opera, With the Bostonians and later in "Red Feather" she proved her right to star and as the prma donna of the Metropolitan English Grand Opera company she fascinated the lovers of the higher order of music In The Golden Butterfly she has two num- bers, "The Butterfly and "The Glow err and Do Not Forget Me, that arc said to surpass anything deEoyen has ever written SO a rich musical treat may be anticipated. Included ! in the cast are Louis Harrison, Gene Luneska, Louis CassaVant, Charles w. Butler and Walter Perciyal Con- cluding performances this afternoon and evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
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BIRDLAND AT POLES
Jesse L. Lasky to Produce An other of His Great vaude. vile Novelties Next
 Week.

Jesse L. Lasky that intrepld nro- ducer of vaudeville novelties. who has given the latter day varieties some of It's very best offerings, has Just put out another pretentlous production, entitled | 'Birdland,' in which he has excelled all his past efforts It deals with many 1 tropical birds on tropical island, l where the action takes place in a giant hollow tree, The setting Is most unique, as Is the arrival of an aeronaut in an airship, which affords much scope for funny antics on the swinging ladder by means of which he reaches terra firma.
 Taken all in all the act Is one sue cession of surprising novelties serving to introduce among them a number of the sprightliest song hits that have yet been heard, They are the work of George Spink, and those who remember that he wrote the rollicking song sue cess, Bill Simmons" can imagine the rest.
 | The staging of the little playlet is excellent and the costumes of bird plumage gorgeous in the extreme Mirth and melody combine to make the | twenty minutes of It's duration whiz rapidly by and the end comes all too soon. It will be seen at Polls theater next week.
 Mddletown and Spellmeyer presenting l q western Incident, "A Texas Wooing." are to lead off the olio forces. Tn in- troducing this sketch they will also present Creeping Snake. a real Indian who participates in the sketch and is a necessary part of the production. "A Texas Wooing" is of different variety than the headline feature and will sup 1, ply the comedy of a varied sort. It is one of the strongest acts ever presented i, having melo-dramatic features that are
 bound to be of interest t.2 Otto brothers. rivals of the famous
 Weber and Fields, in the German
 comedy line, will have their rapid fire
 talk and comedy that will be sure to
 keep the audience in good humor while
 they hold the stage.
 Watson and the Morrissey sisters. novelty songs and dances. introduce two dainty girls and Morrssey, who Is a clever partner.
 William Court, the singer of Scotch
 songs, somewhat similar to Harry Lauder, will be one of the distinct types of the bill and the Zanattos with
 their world renowned Juggling number.
 are another of the striking novelty fea- lures of the bill. Potter and Harris. eymnasts with new line of feats, are
 to- complete the array and the electro
 graph will have Hapless Hubby and Hair-dresses In Brlttainy.
 Seats are now selling for the entire week Telephone 192.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
INCREASE TELEPHONE STOCK.
New York and New Jersey Company
 to Issue S5 5000 ,OOO of Stock.

New York & New Jersey Telephone, the shares of which are literally held in this city, to-day issued notices to the stockholders that the directors had au- thorized an issue of $5,OO0,0o0 additional capital stock. Holders of record De cember l will have the right to sub scribe at par to one new share for cv- cry five shares held.
 Payment for the new stock will De made in three installments of 50 per cent on January IS, and 25 per cent on April 15 and July 15. Rights of sub scription expire January 15, according to the announcement This new issue will put the outstanding capital stock of the company at $30,235,0Oo.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
COMING TO GRAND
Miss Louise Vale Has Had Many Peculiar Experiences Dur ing Her Eistrionic
 Career.

Miss Louise vale, tho young md charming actress Nbo appears at tho Grand opera Houec next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday has had many curious experiences during her hs- trionio career and the most novel one in her estimation is her experience dur Ing her engagement in calcutta, India, where she played an extended engage ment at the Thcater Royal, Chowrlns- hee in that city, Her final appearance there was under the patronage and In the presence of his h'ghness, the Mahara.ah of Cooch Bohar, Vl,5roy Elgin Admiral Kennedy Sir Charles Elliott Sir George White, who later commanded Ladysmith, south Afrl a, and other n0tablos, At this time a young Indian pg'nce the Maharaiah O Rampore, was about to be married aad an invitation was extended to about a hundred of the leading officials Of the British government to ba prcsaat as guests of his hlgbncss, Miss Vale and her company were especially engaged to provide the entertainment and ar engagements were entered into for the Journey to the native city of Ranpore, which is about coo miles from Calcutta, The railroad ran to within 2 hundred miles Of the place and Judge NJ ss Vale and her company'a astonis6mcnt on arriving at the terminus of tho road to discover that the remaining portion of the journey had to hr made on clr- phants Nothing dauntcd the entire party mounted the pachydorms and tle journey began
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Low Water at Deep River.

Deep River Nov. 26.-The long spell of dry weather has caused no little anxiety to the Patrons of the Chester Water company. There are daily rumors that the supply at the reservoir is nearly exhausted and if rain does not fall within few days the water will fall to a level lower than the main feed pipe. Supcrlnten- dent Lafayette Craw is very much dis turbcd at the rumors, anl he stated that at tho present rate of consump- ton he can sec no cause for alarm for thirty days at come, even though the dry spell is not broken. The service Is now restricted to household pu- poses.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Carnegie md Reform.
N.nnIsNIlIn Conrior -.Lnrrnnl

(LouiSvilIc Courier r-joUrnaI)
 The steel master might have turntd muckraker and, without doing violence some of the inner history of tariff leg islation that under his name, would have awakened the people of the United States 10 keen realization of the fact that the friends of the tariff have been shfry politicians and not merely mis- .taken economists, that the leading bonenciarIos havo been a ring of con- sclou5 parasites and not "timid manu- facturors," and that the protective tar fir has nourlshod by corruptnE the sources of government rather than by influencing the convictions of legisla- tors What Mr. Carnegie has said may have some effect What he leaves un- gaId-lhc. tale ha could unfold in a series of magazine articles-might con- slltute real factor for reform.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
'9vhe Wolf. v

One Of the prestiest and most ef- fective scenes in '"The Wolf" the TO- mantio play by Eugene Walter. which comes to the Hyperion December 7, 8 and 8, with matinee December 9, Is when William Courtnay as the French Canadian, Jules Beaubien, tells of his love for Hilda McTavish (portrayed by Frances Ring.) The innocent girl of the woods does not know what love is, but she experiences what she terms "the great desire"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
POLITICAL NOTES,
Sketch of Orvillc W. Bccbc, Candidate
 for AsslstAnt Clerk of House.

lOr ASSlSElnt Nicpk Ol iiDISc.
 One Of the Middlesex county candi- dates for assistant clerk of the house at the coming session Of the general assembly is Orvtllo N Bcebe of Essex He the son of Captain Frederick II. Beebc of Essex, who for so many years commanded steamers on. the Hartford and New York line, and only recently retired, after forty years of service The younger Beebo's mother was, be- fore marriage, Rhoda Williams of an old and highly respected Essex family, OrvlIle N Beebe is an only child. He was born in Essex, August l4, 1872, and attended tho public schools until t2 years of age and then went to the Moody school at Northicd, Mass, which he attended for several years, after which he took course fin busi- ness college. Leaving the latter he en- tered the employ of Brown, Thomson & Co.,, Hartford, remaining about a year and then went to the store of William Fl. Post & Go, where he re- mained two years In 1894 he decided to take mp steamboatlnE and for three years sailed under his father on the old sidowhoeler City ors Springfield, now gone and on tho new TIartford, Ho rose to be quarterrtaEter and in 1897 was granted a pilots license. In the latter year he quit the water and returning to Essex became a partner i'm the dry goods and notion business, with J. r. Mather. under the firm namo of J. r. Mather x Co., Two years later Mir. Beebe bought his partners inter est and has since conducted the busi-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
NEWS OF THE STATE
Family Goes Ont, Burglars Come in Freight Trains
 in Collision.
STOLE KEG OF POWDER
Death of Colonel Tylcr--Statue for Christopher Colunbus--Ncggmcn
 Held fin Hartford.

Bridgeport, Nov 27 teahman $. Moses, q resident of the wealthy West End section. returned homo this morning with hla family from Now York, where he had spent Thankssiv- ing, he found that his house had been entered by burglars and a quantity of iewcry, silverware and q valuable fur coat taken, the whole loss amounting to about s700 quantity of silver ware 10 the value of about s7,oCO, 1t is said had been overlooked by the roh- hers The front door was unlocked when Mir Moses arrived, and on inves tisatIon he found that a window had also been pricd open
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Joe Meber's TravestY stars.

Joe Weber's Travesty Go. will be seen at the Hyperion theater We'd nesday, December 2. In order to make his annual offering absolutely up-to-date. MT. Weber has improved upon his last years production by preparing a burlesque entitled "Tho Merry Widow and the Devil" This is a satire on the two biggest successes New York has shown of late, namely The Merry Widow" and "The Devil" The burlesque has been written by ] George V, Hobart who has interWiucd the characters and complications of the two plays SO that they make an absolutely original story that will in- terest and entertain any one who has never seen either of the originals On tho other hand, those who have seen the original plays will Be fas- cinated by the bubbling humor of this composite satire. Of course the charming mystery which Franz Lehar wrote has been retained while a mum Der of songs by popular writers have been added. Among these may be mentioned Scotch song, Bonnie, My Highland Lassie, sung by Blanche Ring, who is doing as much for Scotch songs as she did some time ago for Irish Miss Ring has several oth- CT songs notably one called Zip" The production has been staged by Julien Mitchell, whose genius for this kind of work dominates it's every fea- ture. Joe Weber himself appears in the prominent role of Heinrich Disch the valet of Prince Dandilo, one of his most humorous creations In the supporting company are Blanche Ring Walter Jones, Al Hart, Grace Grls- wold, Lillian Fitzgerald and Charles ]. Ross, the last named playing Prince Dandilo, whose heart is set on cap turing the Merry Widow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Colonel Tyler Dead.

New London, Nov 27 Col. Augustus C. Tyler died at his home The Films in hc Pequot section, at noon to-day During the Spanish American war Col Tyler was in command of the Third regiment, Connecticut Volunteer infan, try He was graduated from West Point in 1873 and held commission in the regular army for five years He has resided In this city for many years and had one of the finest man sions in the Pequot colony. He was fifty-seven years of age and was na- tive of Norwich
 He married Miss Cornella Osgood .of Norwich, who survives him. and also leaves two daughters and one son He was a member of the New York Yacht club
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
For c. Columbus.

Bridgeport, Nov. 2I- Plans are being formed here, it is learned, for the erec- ton of statute of Christopher Colun- bus in this city by tho Italian societies of the state. A subscription of $l0,0O0 is to be taken up and the statue made In Italy It Is planned to ask the Italian government to detail a warship to transport the statue when completed 10 this city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Yeggnncn Held.

Hartford, Nov 27 Edward W. Blake, one of the men under arrest here on suspicion of being 'yeggman" was taken over by the federal authorities on a charge of breaking into the post office at Morris. Ho will he given q hearing December I, pending which he is in jail, being unable to furnish g., COG bonds James Howard, who has been in custody with Blake, was sentenced to jail for sixty days for carry ing con cealed weapons Blake was discharged but was Immediately re-arrested by federal officers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Freight Trains Collide.

Thompsonyile, Nov 27 Traffic on the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad at this place, was delayed for two hours to- day hy the collision of two sections Of . local freight train While switching tho two sections came together with such force that a heavily loaded car was overturned and badly demolished No one was hurt X wrccking crew from Hartford cleared the tracks
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28

ness in his own name A few years ago a large block Was built on Main street for the occupancy of the store. Mr. Beeho is also interested in the sell ing of automobiles, He is thirty second degree Mason, a Shrncr a member of the First Company, Gov ernor's Foot Guard, and republican. lie is married and has a child
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
(Rridreport Farmer. ]

One man, Mr. Robertson expended $3S,000 in an effort to be elected gov ernOr of Connecticut, another, MT Lll- pose. The salary of the office Is but $4,0OO, Is 1t worth the price? Can It be made worth the cost Is the hon. or worth such large sums? But, more important still IS 1t good policy to al low expenditures which place the office beyond the reach of all save the very WortM
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Stole 2 Kcg of Powder.

Sholton Nov. 27-Antouio Crapulic- cio. aged ninn years; Guiscppi. his brother, aged seven, and Harry Repka, twelve years old, were arrested last night charged with the theft of a kes of powder weighing about 25 pounds from the powder house of P, w Clark The boys, it Is said were seen to break into the place, and when arrested were attempting to carry the powder away Some time ago jt js said similar quantity of dynamite was taken from the powder house
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
nrhn Anrnl nf thc Trail"

This afternoon and evening at the Grand opera House will he given the final performances in thc elaborate production ol Howard Halls stupen- dous success, rho Angel of the Trail v This piece has Miss Selma Herman as it's particular shining star and she is all that has been claimed for her and then Some The production is one of tho best offerings of the local the atrical season up to date Some good seats may still be secured for this aft crnoon and evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
.,lls Tcrr,I,,c Secret. ["

Weird enough 10 make the toughest nerves tnhlo is said to be the story ol His Terrible secret which will hf Charles r Rlnneys offering to tho patrons of the Grand Opera House hc- ginning Thursday noaember 3 Mr. Rlaney has written play Of mystery and romance which begins in an Arfi. can jungle
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Sons of Italy Again.

South Norwalk. Nov D. As the re
 suit of a fight among Italians employed by Contractor William II smith Jo- seph Maneino is held under bonds ol $l5OO to answer to a charge of assault
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28

man, convicted of murder In Danbury and sentenced to Imprisonment for life, arrived at the state prison in Wcthersfcld this afternoon. His ar rival makes the number of life prison CTS in the institution elghty-four.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28

Canon Fleming handed over the whole of the money he received for the copyright Of certain sermons to tho British Hospital for Incurabes and the Gordon Boys Homes
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28

Ease in money Is not worldwide Tn Australia there Is a manifest tendency toward stringency, and little money is available for fresh investment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Scene from One of the Popular Plays at the Grand.

with intent to kill Bonnie Bruno. The latter was quite badly injured, having two cuts several inches long on his right arm. She win recover
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-28
Now in Wethersfeld.

Hartford, Nov 2I-Edward schirr-