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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
Panhandle Pete"

Where there is so much genuine pub lie interest there must be a genuine merit to arouse 1t. In these days of eager competition and costly enter prices among theatrical promoters, the attraction that will cut in public favor must necessarily maintain an artistic standard in the personel of it's com pany and excellence of it's performance. That is what Panhandle Pete the lat est New York World cartoon by George McMahus has accomplished, Among the members of the company are to be found the best talent that could be picked from the field of musical com edy. The music is spirited, the danc- CTS graceful and the hook is we'll sup piled with humorous situations, This latest musical comedy offering win op- en for an engagement of three nights at the New Haven theater commencing on Thursday night, February 20 with Holiday matinee Saturday, Washing tons birthday. Prices at the matinee same as at night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
Margaret Anglin.

Charlotte Thompson, who has made the dramatization of Mrs. Deland's story. The Awakening of Helena Richie," for Margaret Anglin, began her literary career on San Francis co newspaper, thus affording addition al evidence of the value of journalis- tic training.
 From the San Francisco Gall" where She was deemed one of the most talented and valuable members of the staff Miss Thompson graduated into the magazine field, quickly win fling her spurs as a writer of snort stories and realistic sketches and also making a fine reputation as humor- fist. The development into performing creative work for the stage was nat ural one, especially since this clever young woman had always evinced a strong sympathy for and a keen un- derstandng of the drama.
 Now, while still very young wom- an, Miss Thompson stands among the very foremost dramatists of either sex, To her credit are more than dozen successful plays, with the prospect that the list will soon be materially eddedto. S=s .@5
 Her best known effort, at least to east ern playgoers, is 'The Strength of the Weak" "a powerful drama in which Florence Roberts, the eminent Cali fornia actress, made her New York debut last season. The success then scored is matter of dramatic his tory
 Following in order of prominence this work done in collaboration with Dr. Alice M. Smith, come "A Suit of Sable" "Silvermounted Harness" a delightful play on the ever-fruitful Nell Gwynne theme, and Miss Pen dragon" Still another drama, given with great success by Creston Clarke, must be mentioned, while the roster also includes a number of plays thus far given only west of the Rockies, hence yet to receive eastern acclaim.
 Miss Anglin will present The Awakening of Helena Richie" at the Hyperion theater on February 21 and P, with a matinee on Washington's birthday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
s. A. R. BANQUET
Committee Makes Final Ar rangement for Saturdays
 Event.
GOVERNOR FORT COMING
Announcement That Governor Wood run Cannot be Present at
 This Affair.

There was general committee meet ing yesterday afternoon to perfect plans for the nineteenth annual dinner of the Connecticut society of the Sons of the American Revolution which is to he held this year in this city on Wash - ington's birthday. Reports of the com mittees give the elaborate plan which has been decided upon. It was an- noUnced that Gov Woodruff would not be present on account of other engage mcnts but that Lieut.. Gov. Lake will speak and will also extend the courtesy of the state to Gov. Fort of New Jer- sey
 Among many speakers National For ester Clifford Pinchot will speak on the subject The Forestry of Connecticut
 A large number of representative members of the Connecticut society have already signified their intention to he present.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
"The Gay White Way"

'The Gay White Way" fresh from a three months run at the famous New York Casino, comes to ne Hyperion. Monday and Tuesday, r. Jruary "A and 25, with one of the largest organiza- lions ever gath red for musical re- view. The Gay White Way" is unique in many respects It advertises the fact that 1t has no plot; 1t has three stars, Jefferson De Angelis, Blanche Ring and Alexander Carr; and the Mesrs Shubert have sent 1t on tour in the height of the theatrical season in stead of late in the spring, as has been the case with all other Casino reviews. Thirty Broadway success are bur lesqued. among them being "The Mer- " widow "The Thief" and "The Girl Behind the Counter"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
NEW HAVEN.
Rudolph and Adolph" Opens Two
 Nights, Engagement Tonight.

Piquant comedy made exceedingly palatable with delft dramatic touches is served up in a pleasing manner by the story told in that clever offering Rudolph &, Adolph.'
 That the play has received the stamp of public approval is shown by it's long run. this heinz it's sixth season, and the universal opinion of press and pub lie is That it is the most successful of all farce comedies.
 The foregoing is due to the fact that Messrs Broadhurt x Currie, are ever on the alert to keep it up-to-the minute hy injecting into new situations, bright comedy and new music, thus producing practically q new play each time it is seen.
 Rudolph & Adolph' will be the at traction at the New Haven Theater tonight and tomorrow matinee and night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
SYMPHONY TO-DAY
Biggest Audience of the Year is Expected to be
 Present.
NEW YORK MUSICIANS ALSO
Francis Rogers Attracts Lovers of
 Really Artistic Singing-Rehcar- sal This Morning.

A very large audience will gather in Woolsey hall this afternoon for the fourth of the season concerts by the New Haven Symphony orchestra. Not only is the program of such character os would attract the biggest audience of the season. but the fact that MT. Francis Rogers is to appear as soloist Is in Itself enough to fill Woolsey hall
 This young baritone has made his reputation as singer of songs more especially. a song recitalist, both In Europe and in his own own country, yet he can sing an operatic aria glori- ously, as his work tomorrow afternoon will show when he does the Massenet aria with the orchestra.
 An opportunity to get seats. linn tied number of which may still be had will be afforded to-day. The Woolsey hall box office will be open from II a. m. until the concert begins at 4:l5
 The program;
 Raff- Symphony No. 04eonore.) Massenet-Aria for baritone from the
 opera Herodiade, vision Fugitive. :"
 MT. Rogers.
 MacDowell-Woodland Suite.
 l. In q Haunted Forest.
 2. Sumer ldyl,
 ., In October.
 4 Shepherdess Song. 5, Wood Spirits. Group of Songs a. Henry the Fowler, Loewe
 D. I'll Sail Upon the Dog Star, Pur- cell
 (. My Song is of Sturdy North-Ed ward German.
 d. Love Me of Not, seeche, MT. Rog- CTS
 Weber Berlioz Invitation to the Dance Beethoven-Overture to "Egmont'
 A goodly number of men from the New York Philharmonic orchestra will assist in the program and they will be here in time to rehearse with the or chestra this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
PAVING COMMISSION REPORT.
Urges That Property Holders Begin Alterations on Land to Help Work.

The commission on permanent pava- ments sent in it's report to Mayor Mar tin yesterday. The committee reports the paving of five streets with crushed stone. the paving of State street from Grand avenue to Neck Bridge with Hassam pavement, which is guaranteed for ten years. and Prospect street, which has a special pavement from Sachem street to the city line uron which work is to be done this sum mer
 The commission recommends that an ordinance be enacted 10 compel proper ty holders to begin all alterations on their land immediately on the notifica- tion of intended repairs to the street hy the city. Hitherto this has nor been done.
 small annual appropriation is als, asked for maintaining he permanent pavements in perfect condition
 Of the fund of S2iN000 which tho commission had at the beginning of the year there is S15a 00o remaining The Sl0e,0o0 granted hy the legislature has not as vet been touched so that there is at present in the pavement fund the sum of S250, )00
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
Ncin Burgess.

Theatergoers who enjoy a good laugh and a wholesome comedy should moi fail to see that popular eccentric come dian Neil Burgess when he comes tC the New Haven theater on Monday night February 24 for weeks en. gagement with matinees Wednesday Friday and Saturday when he will he seen in that mirth provoking play "Thc County Fair" with Neill Burgess in the original role of Aunt Abby"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18

Tn 10 ask the singer some minute de- tails about what she wanted to eat for dinner Great care has to be taken by the singer as to what she eats, espec- laily when just before a concert. The tenderest of steaks, well done, was or dered
 Mme' Nordica gave the reporter carte blanche to say all the good things he could as to her delight at being in New Haven again and being able. to sing here' She said she appreciated the liking for her singing that this city all ways shows and as it bid sure to show again last evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
TWO PUBLIC LECTURES.
Dr. Henderson to Speak on French
 Historical Subjects.

Two lectures, the first on the Taking of the Bastile and the second on Maria Antoinette. will be given in I,ampson lyceum, on Monday and "Wednesday afternoons at o'clock. by pr. Ernest Henderson of Cambridge. Mass The lectures are open to the public, and will be copiously illustrated from a large collection of lantern slides which Dr. Henderson has gathered from con- temporary material of all kinds.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
OPEN BRIpGE WEDNESDAY,.
Trolley Company Hopes to Use Grand
 Avenue Structure

The Connecticut company hopes to have the Grand avenue bridge open for trolley traffic Wednesday or Thursday of this week
 The only thing that may interfere with the plan is a possible storm Yes terday workmen were at work paving the western side of the bridge and tor dressing the street over the structure It is hoped to have the bridge open for travel on Wednesday and cars in oper- alton Thursday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
SEATS FOR MARTHA"

The Morris Steinert Opera company desires to announce that the selection of choice seats for the opera Martha ' at the Hyperion theater, March ? and is now open to its subscribers at the NJ. Steinert & Sons Co, TT Chapel street, until Thursday morning, Feb ruary 20, when the general public sale will commence
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18

Mama, asked Tommy. ",vhat vaar were YOU and papa married 2.
 Tn the year 1896 dear" answered Mrs Hunker
 Was that 9 leap year?'
 "I believe ii was"
 Why, mama, did you have to-"
 No, I didn't. you insolent little ras ealt interrupted his indignant mother And I've a great mind 10 spank vou for thinking of it"'-Chicago Tribune.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
TO REPEAT MINISTRIES.
St. Agnes Y. l.. T. \. R. Show at
 Music Hall.

The St Agnes I. L. T. A. B. society will repeat their minstrel show on "Wednesday evening. February 18th at Music hall The proceeds will go to- wards the fund for St Roses new par ish in East Haven. Rev. Father Fitz- gerald who is pastor of the new par ish is also chaplain of the St. A. '. |> T. "A. B. society.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18

q understand" said one visitor at the Capitol. that there is a figure in the iotunda decorated with three | hands" Yes answered tho man from liar rlsburg. What does she reprosent?' "l don't know, unless it's the goddess | of graft. ."-Washington Star.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-18
HYPERION THEATER
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IS. Charles Frohman Presents ETHEL, BARRYMORE

Tn a New Play, Entitled, HER SISTER" By Clyde Fitch and Cosmo Gordon Lennox, Prices: s2, sl,50, s1. I5c., 5oc. Seat sale Saturday Carriages at 1o.45.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-10
same goods In carload lots Is only
$1.25."
SOmefhinp IN Ponder 0ver

1925"
Something to Ponder Over.
Another interesting case in connec-
ton with the shipment OF chocolate il
furnished by one of the large candy
manufacturers of toe city. On ship
ments OF this commodity shipped &C.
cording to the commodity rate, the
the charge between New York and
San Francisco is only $1.25, whereas
the rate between New York and Salt
Lake City Is 1926, or nearly twice as
| much for distance nearly one thou
sand miles less.
Goods of this same kind cost only
IS cents between San Francisco and
Missouri points and the same between
San Francisco and Chicago Conced-
ing to the railroad the right to haul
the goods for nothing between Mis-
souri, river points and Chicago when
shipped straight through from San
Francisco to the windy city, what is
the reason that 1t should cost $1.31 to
ship the same goods from San Fran
cisco to Salt Lake City, or again little
more than one-half as much for a dis
trance nearly one thousand miles less
The shipper in this instance COM
mented upon the discrimination
against Salt Lake City in both of these
instances and called attention to the
fact that 1t was, Of course, impossible
to compete with manufacturers in 9TH
er localities who receive concessions
in the way Of freight rates which
forbid shippers In the intermountain
country shipping into this city raw
products In order to carry on a manu-
featuring business
There will come time" the ship
pers said, when the Panama canal is
built and it will be possible to ship
goods from eastern points through the
canal to the Pacific coast, that the
railroads which are now granting low
err rates to shippers in these Pacific
coast points will be so under rated by
the steamship companies that they will
be unable to send goods there at all
When that occurs, the railroad COM
panies will begin to do business under
the handicap which they have imposed
upon the shippers Of this state in the
matter OF freight charges. Salt Lake
Tribune
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-10

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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-10

For Sale-A driving mare, six years
old, gentle to handle, weight about
1900 pounds. Buggy and harness to
sell with mare. S. G. Wilson, City.
11-194t-pd
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-02
JUGGLING CITY ACCOUNTS.

Llneo!, (Neb.) Citizens Kept In the
Dark as to the Cost Of Their Street
Lights.
Lincoln, Neb.. is getting an unenvla-
bic notoriety through the attempts OF
its officials to make it appear that its
expensive municipal electric plant is
supplying arc lights at a low figure.
In tho report of the city auditor for
the seven months ended March 81,
1906, although some Of the elements of
cost We're omitted, the evident intep.
tion was to give fair showing. But
unfortunately it was shown that the
cost (S73.GS year for lamps burning
only $3.50 hours was larger than the
contract price for lamps supplied by
:'rivate companies III neighboriny cities.
This was unsatisfactory. of course.
Accordingly III the annual report for
the year ended Aug. 81. 1906, there
was a deliberate omission of deprecia-
ton and interest charges on that part
IF the plants cost not covered by bonds
Sol,Ga1. or one-quarter of the total
construction cost. Apparently. also,
the lighting schedule had been reduced
to keep the cost down. as the report
shows that the lamps burned only 1886
hours during the year BY these de
vices the cost was reduced to 5000.
Soon after the appearance of this re-
port the mayor gave out in a newspa-
per interview that the plant had been
grossly .naligncd and that 1t was fur.
nishing lights all night and every night
nj II cost of $o1.12 II year. 1t is chart.
table to suppose that his honor was
unaware of the fact that to give all
night every night service the lamps
must burn 1000 hours a year instead
of 1906, as shown by the report quoted
ebove.
AT about the time the mayors in
vcstigation appeared an investigation
CT the plant was made by Professors
c. III. Richards and q. II. Morse Of the
University of Nebraska Their detail
ed report gives the cost per arc per
annum as S9Ss4 for an all night serv.
ice, nearly double the cost claimed by
the mayor. This report was made by
the citys consulting engineer, but
Mayor Brown, who is Il candidate for
reelection. has apparently not accept
ed its findings, although, according to
the Omaha Bee, he now places the COS,
Mt $500
II is worth noting that the original
estimate for this plant was $4,000
construction cost and $25.lO5 annual
expense. The actual construction cost.
MS shown i'm the auditors report, was
SS6,G91. nearly SIS per cent in excess of
the estimate The annual expense. as
shown by the expert report, is S:3s22,.
$40, exceeding the estimate by % per
cent.
This is y typical example of the sort
OF Understanding that leads cities to
adopt municipal ownership and also Of
the official Juggling of figures by
which the public Is temporarily pre-
vented from learning that it has a
white elephant on its hands,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-02
STEAMERS BOTHER LONDON.
Council Can't Sell Them-will Run
Them AwhiIe-Wases and Fares to

Council Can't Sell Them-Will Rur
Them Awhile-Wages and Fares to
Be Cut.
Those who have made. statements to
the effect that the new London county
council is not opposed to municipal
ownership will find it hard to explain
the report recently submitted by the
committee having in charge the mat
ter of the Thames steamboats,.
In this report ii is stated that they
had tried in vain to sell or lease them
and that their final decision to ran
them for -four and a half months dur.
Ing the summer "mnst not be taken as
Endorsing the previous policy of the
council or as implying any Intention
that the boats should he worked aftc.
the summer season. On the contrary
1t il; put forward as the best, III not the
only practical, method OF dealing .itt
the problem presented to & - 'rh
committee also proposed TO retluc
fares and to diminish IN ages of til,
employees which the consider in "a
cess of what is equitable.
In regard to the scheme for an emo,
nous municipal lighting and powc
plant, the preliminary steps for whicl
were taken by the old council. the
present council has put itself OH record
To the effect that il this scheme goes
through under 10 circumstances will
the city operate the plant.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-02
BIRTH OF A "GAssER."
Noise of blowing Well Drowned
All other Sounds,

MI ONucr SOuuNNs
In the Broadway Magazine is story
by Rupert Hughes concerning the oil
wells of Texas. He tells OF the birth of
a "gasser."
lit screamed like the death cry of q,
thousand panthers." He says: 1.-The
long steel cable has been sent flying
like Irvine string. \ great length of
pipe has been hurled against tree
and wrapped around it, The derrick
Was almost hidden in white haze. a
geyser of fine sand was streaming up.
ward and eating away the lofty crown
block
Seth knew what it was. He found
Tom, and they gesticulated at each
other. They made faces, but no audi
BILE sound Their voices We're vain as
candles in the full sunlight. Each was
trying to yell the same thing.
She's gasser, blowing her head
off
Men gathered f.s.a everywhere and
scted like crazy ~. working their
Jaws and delivering no message.
They Wee soaked, drowned, OBJ
liberated in Il sea of intolerable noise.
"a mile away at the railroad station
the passengers We're equally made
dumb by the uproar. III a man want
ed ticket he had to write out the
uame of the station. An engine rolled
In with a bell that rocked without
sound and whistle emitting puffs OF
white steam that no one heard.
"Ihe animals of the region wero
greatly disturbed There was much
breaking of harness on the part of
horses, and one or two galloped about
under empty saddles. Their riders
were doubtless stuck in the mud some
where, head first.
"A few pigs wandering here and
there had shifted at the noise and re.
turned to their luxurious wallows in
The oily muck"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-02
An exchange solves the prob

An exchange solves the prob
lem of life in this way: {
"Man comes into this world
without his consent and leaves
against his will. During his
,tay on earth his time is spent
n the continuous round of con-
raries and MISUNDERSTANDING
~ the balance of the species. i
"In his infancy, he is an an
gel, in his boyhood, he lisa devil,
n his young manhood he is ev-
rything from a to lizard, in his
lotage he is a fool, if he raises a
'amly he is a chump, if he raises
small check he is a thief and
he law raises the devil with
lim.
eff he is a poor man, he is
bad manager, if he is rich he
dishonest; if he is in politics
re IS a CRATER, IT he is out of
politics, you can't place him and
le is an undesirable citizen; if
le is in a church he is a hypo-
:rit, if he is out of a church he
$ sinner and is damned; if he
donates to foreign mission, he
loes it for show, if he doesn't
hen he is stingy. When he first
comes into the world everybody
wants to kiss him, but before
ne goes outall want to kick him.
If he dies young there was a
great future before him, if he
lives to a ripe old age he is
simply trying to save funeral
expenses.
"Life is a funny road but we
III like to travel it just the
same"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-02
4 hAiLiYARY btsroT.
The Nxperience OF One Private II
the German Army.

The Nxperience OF One Private II
the German Army.
Tho following Is the experience OF G
Germaa army private:
During the second maneuvers / was
sent on ahead to select quarters for my
company. The police supply the names
of householders who are expected to
shelter the soldiery, and had to de-
eide on the number of men who should
be assigned to each place.
1t seems that our major dispatched .
courier with message for our captain.
For some reason or other the message
was not delivered. The next day the
captain called me out and in the pres
ence of the whole company rebuked mo
for not delivering the message
II did not receive any message" J
ventured.
Shut up your mouth, you liarv, he
Numbered. md again he beloved,
why didn't you deliver that message
you~
I told him second time that had
not received any message. The cap,
'seiiA . tSiil'St olONC DUuHUS. MUD
an oath he rode his horse at me full
tilt, hurling filthy names at me the
while
When he had ridden right up to me-
fully expected he would run me over
but dared not move-he suddenly
refined in his horse and, drawing a long
dagger from his belt, shouted, livld
with passion, II have half a mind tc
stick this through your vile body, yop
schweinhund"
Once more he asked me about the
message, and once more answered
him.
Then five days confinement and
bread and water be your punishment
YOU liar!' he retorted.
lie repeated the question severa,
times and increased my term of impris.
onmcat each time answered in the
negative until my term of imprson.
mcnt equaled fourteen days. WAC
placed under arrest Next day was
released
aftcrward found that the captain
had discovered his mistake, but lie
never referred to it World Today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-02
Pretty CrnnLcl

People who have seen cottonwood
lumber warp when ii came from the
saw can Hpprccia'e a story about the
first sa 'lill erected at Fort Scott.
After u i-rst days saving the owner
of the II came down from town.
where had been celebrating the
"openias' with the Logs. lie looked
over iir crooked boards scattered
about t.:e yard for moment and then
inquired with drunken gravity:
"Boysh Qiic), has that lumber been
measured YETI"
ut has not" replied the foreman O:
the mill.
well, when 1t gets still. take a Nlic,
corlscrew and measure It,"