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The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
AT LOCAL THEATERS
NEW HAVEN.
"Billy, the Kid" Opens Three Nights
 Engagement Tonight.

The west has furnished much ma teria for the dramatst and plays that are typical of the west have generally met with a great deal of success. The latest play with a western atmosphere to make a bid for popular favor is call ed Billy the Kid" and it serves as a vehicle to exploit the talents of the we'll known young actor Joseph Sdnt- ley. Santlcy has been touring the pop ular price circuits for several years with much profit and success and in his latest play he Is said to have surpassed all his former efforts The character of Billy was especially constructed for him and it fits him with tho nicety of glove. There are several other char acters in the play that pear out the preconceived notions of the mining camp wosterner and several novel scenic effects are introduced that lend an air of verity to the situations, A novel feature is the introduction of Silver Heels, known as the Bandit Horse" at one time the property of Harry Tracy, the famous outlaw. "Bl- ly the Kid" will be seen at the Now Haven theatre tonight, Friday and Sat urday nights and at the matinee Sat urday.
 Of all the various localities chosen by the writers of plays at the present those who have chosen the western portion of our own country have pleas cd the theatregoers much better than those who have chosen less familiar To- calities And so 1t is that the locale of the new play which the popular young actor, Joseph Santley, is presenting this season Is placed out in New Mexi- co, and Is said to be an extremely good atmospheric picture of that part of the country, its people and its manner of ! living, There is a strong story told in the play, one that Is full of adventure yet with a strong love interest and there is plenty of comedy. The part of the hero which falls to Mir. santley Is said to suit him perfectly and he is supported by one of the best balanced organizations now appearing in a melo- dramatic play.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
HOMESTEAD SKATING RINK.

As the young man remarked who took his first dash on rollers, "tho sen sation Is combination of St. vitus dance, fall from the Singer building and a wine souse," t Is not remarkable that great throngs of enthusiasts night ly crowd the Homestead rink and join in tho merrlment furnished by the swayng laughing throng of skaters.
 No such multitude of skaters have ever enthused over the sport at the rink since its installation as that which crowds the building every night enjoy ing itself to the music of the wonderful mechanical organ and with both danc- ing and skating to entrance the pleas ure seekers the year promises to be a most successful one throughout.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
BIJOU.
"Nisircss Ncll'' Continues to Draw
 Large Audiences.

Mistress Nell, played this week at the Bijou theatre, is drawing large and appreciltive audiences, The piece has been given an elaborate setting and the costumng is all that could be desired. Each performance is taking tho form of farewell to the company and the various members have been well received on their first entrances at each performance.
 Tomorrow afternoon there will be q special souvenir performance. Director McGill has prepared handsome souve- mir for the last souvenir matinee of the season and 1t should prove to be most acceptable. Saturday night there win be grand farewell performance. The house is practically sold out for Friday and Saturday anl but a few seats re- main.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23

entitled The Placcmaker" by D. Brown which will he presented by the Crescent Dramatic club The play Is again fer the third time under the management of Philip $. Wainwright of the Yale Dramatic association. Try ing G. Beebc who took the leading part III the senior class play David Crock ett,' also has the leading part in The Plaecmakcr The east Is as follows: Jack Freeman, the husband. d..........
 Irving G. Bcebe, 1908 Billie Van Deusen. the friend ........
 Grant Blakeslee, 1908 Claire Freeman, the wife .......,.,
 Paul NJ. Walker, 1910 Tuette, the maid ...........,......
 sydney r, Sargent, 1908 Mary, tho cook ,.,.,.,,.,,....,.......
 Harold D. Kennedy, 1909 John, the butler (eX-prizc nghteD. =.
 Roger r. Bacon, 1908 Part III will consist of a program of sixteen dances with two of the ever popular barn dances
 The boxes are selling rapidly and only a few remain unsod. The com mittec consists of the following: Cliff ford r. Messenger, chairman Freder- ick |. Grave, Jro and Dwight F. Bray
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
ON HOME STRETCH Yale Opens To day for Spring Term-Many Students
 Here in Vacation. SENIORS NOW IN PRIME Tops. Pennies, Marbles and Roller Skates Add to General Ex-
 citement.

Yale opens today for the last term of the college year During vacation about one-third the student body has been here, more or less hard at work on es- says and other parts of last terms re- quirements which they happened to let go until the months were past,
 Only six weeks of recitations remain this year and then will come the semi annual examinations followed by the commencement activities. For the sen iors this last, term Is the easiest of the course and within a few days the walks near the college buildings will be occupied with hatless seniors on roller skates greatly to the delight of the pedestrian townspeope. Tops made their appearance a. week before college closed for the recess, but marbles anc the pitchable penny will be strongly ir evidence next week.
 The magnificent hagpole placed re- gently on Osborn hall, which adds greatly to the appearance of that state ly building greeted the students wher they arrived yesterday No flag suitable for the staff has arrived yet, but ont is on it's way.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
WANT A GYMNASIUM N High School Students Signing Petition to the School
 Board. WOULD COST ABOUT S15,00O Revival of Agitation for Institution Connected With the
 School.

4 concerted attempt Ia being made by the students of the New Haven Higa school to secure for the school the gymnasium which has been desired there ever since the new High school building was erected. The building of q gymnasium in connection with the high school has become the rule in new High scools In cities of the size of New Haven and even smaller, and tho students in this city feel that one should be equipped here The athletic teams which have been turned ont by the local school have been of a high standard and have won more than half of the state championships during inc past few years They have felt how ever the disadvantage of not having a gymnasium, while several of their stiff est opponents have had that aid. nota- ply Hartford and New Britain High schools in this state, The basketball team of tho past year was compello1 pactlcally no practice al all. and while Ii made creditable showing tho mem. hers of the team feel thnt with the help of gymnasium a great deal more would have been accomplished.
 In view of the conditions Grant t of the High school and very popu. lar member of inc school. addressed meeting held in the school audltori- um on Monday morning and announced that a plan had been decided upon b. the committee in charge of the attempt to obtain gymnasium, which he pro. ceeded to lay before them. Tho plan was for the renewing of the agitation for the gymnasium hy obtaining the signature of every member of tho school to q petition asking the board of education to take action toward se- curing the appropriation for gymna- sium
 Following tho plan committee was appointed consisting Of Howard Adams Grant Blakeslee and Harold Davis . take care of the petition. Copies of this were sent to each of the rooms Of the school yesterday. and when they have been signed they will be sent to the board of education Ii is stated hy member of tho committee that the plan which has been adopted was sue- gcsted by talk with members of tho board, and that lt has been ratified by the athletic association of tho High school.
 II IS estimated that the gymnasium would cost about St5.000, as 1t would have to be built as a separate build Ing. The original plan of equIpping a gymnasium in the basement of the school has been given up as impossl- hle. II Is said that there Is lor which Is now the property of the board of education for tho city that is ooO by 100 feet In dimensions lying be- tween the two school buildings, and on this 1t is hoped tho new gymna @ sInm nm might he built. There Is fund of $500 | at the school now. which Is held to- wards the construction some day of n High school gymnasium
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
CRESCENT ANNUAL.
Entertainment and Dance to be Given
 on May S.

The seventeenth annual Crescent en- tertainment and dance will take place at Music hall, Friday, May under the auspices of Alpha chapter, Gamma Delta Psi Fraternity.
 Elaborate plans have been made this year to make this dance the best that ever has been given Albert Williams orchestra of l2 pieces has also been engaged.
 For the first part of the entertain ment the Apollo Glee Banjo and Man dolin club of Yale university have been secured. They will render ten selee. tlons with encores, The club this year consists of about sixty men among whom there are a number of high school graduates,
 Part II will consist of one act farce
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and Raymond Hachett were i'll ot tho time of the taking oe the picture and were therefore not in it. Since then four new members have been voted in. They arc the following Miss Dorothy Bakeslee, Oa, Mss Lillian Sellick, %, Miss Elsie sprightly, %, and Howard Fulton 'OS. The permanent member shslp committee consists of Messrs Carl stephan and Louis DeForest, 1908 and Miss Helen Mitchell, 1908.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
SOME POINTERS.

Heaters that give satisfaction, Mod ern residences and buildings in all sections of the country are now being oquipred with "Thatcher" warm air furnaces, steam and hot water boilers because architects and builders of re- pute have found them superior in fuel economy, efficiency and durability. The heaters. together with very com plotc line of kitchen ranges, are man ufactured by Thatcher Furnace Co.,, t10-115 Bcekman street, Now York, who have had heating experience of almost sixty years. An interesting catalogue is sent lpon request.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
POLES.
The Roscbuds, Edward Davis and Rose Lloyd Drawing Big Houses.

Another large house greeted the splendid all around company appearing at Poli's this week.
 The company includes Al Leech and his three Rosebuds, MT Edward Davis and his company in the dramatic sketch, "All Rivers Meet at Sea-" an- other star Is the clever little English song artist, Miss Rose Lloyd
 The olio will have Cartnell and liar ris, late With George Cohans success Fifty Miles from Boston, in some songs and dances Yamamato Brothers, the Japanese wire and perch artists, who have Just completed a successful engagement in New York city. Naloni tho European juegler and Thomas j, Dempsey, the versatile comedian and the electrograph with "A Quiet Ho- tel" and Jack kisser,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
St.5OO FOR TROLLEY ACCIDENT.
Mir. and Mrs. Francis Bull,elcy of
 Essex Awarded Damages.

Middletown, April 22.-Mr, and Mrs Francis Bulkeley, of Essex, were each awarded $75o damages in the superior court here, to-day in a suit brought against tho Norwich & Westerly Street Railway company. The suit was forin- juries received while riding on one of the company's cars, which was in col lision with another car near Stoning- ton last August.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives away a Cold in the Head quickly. Restores the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size 30 cts at Druggists or by mail. Liquid Cream Balm for use in atomizers 75 cts.
 Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23

Tess-Mlss Meanley ls just as spite full as she can be. Did you hear about what she said to May on her wedding day?
 Jess You mean May who married old De Sember?
 Tess--Yes.. She said she wished them both long life.--Philadelphi Press
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-23
H. B. ROOT TAKES OWN LIFE.

Waterbury April 22,-iienry B, Root a farmer, living near the outskirts of the city, committed suicide to-day by shooting. He placed the muzzle of q the piece, blowing off q part of his head He was sixty-three years old.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15
TIE
General Demand

of the Well Informed Of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy OF known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination OF Syrup OF Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-lnformed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactu by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15
She Was Too Previous.

II. Fl. Wixon, the Chicago aeronaut,
was talking the other day about the
perils of flying.
"The aeronaut," said Mr.. Wixon,
would undergo no perils were he not
too hasty. The poor man Is SO apt to
undertake a flight before his aeroplane
or his dirigible balloon Is In perfect or
der. II he would but control his pa
tience he would be all right. but he is
TOO previous, like the Denver woman"
Mr. Wixon gave loud laugh.
There WAC, you know" he said. "a
Denver woman whose husband lay
very seriously, in fact, hopelessly. Ill.
To the doctor, as he came downstairs
from the sick room one morning. the
woman cried:
" Dear doctor, is there no hope at
all? Can nothing more be done? And
she wrung her hands piteously.
But the doctor, with delighted
smile, replied:
Madam, take heart congratulate
Won. Our patient has taken a sudden
and decided turn for the better. and We
shall have him about again In few
days.
oh. doctor walled the lady In hor-
rifled tones. you told me he could not
possibly recover. and here I've gone
and sold all his clothes.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15

mon sense to farm operations, and
that it only teaches how to obey the
laws of nature; but science smacks
of book farming and, therefore, every
thing that has the remotest connec-
ton with science should be avoided.
Keep away from farmers institutes.
To further avoid any possible dan
ger of becoming book farmer try
to find fault with the operations of
your neighbors. If your neighbor
across the fence has so bushels of
corn this year while you have only
40, try to explain 1t in some way that
will not be a reflection on your own
practice. You might say that his
land was better to begin with, that he
was lucky, or that he happened to
plant just in the right sign" You can
easily explain his success without CIV
ing any credit whatever to what is
known as book farming. You can also
explain why he raises large htters OF
pigs, or has large yields of milk. or
gets better weight and better prices
for his steers. Cultivate the disposi-
ton to find fault and criticise in
every way possible.
If these directions. says Wallace's
Farmer, are followed. we will guar
antee that the man who follows them
will not be regarded as book farmer.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15
SEEDLINGS.

How many jars of fruit are left7
OF course your hotbed is under way.
Make a new gate or two before
spring work opens.
In the pig pen see that there are no
places in which pigs can get fast
Many who have tried 1t say that
"dryfarming" is indeed dry farm
ing,
Know what you want the hired men
to do and when necessary jump in and
show them how to do 1t.
Alsike clover is n lighter growing.
finer plant than the medium red. 1t
is shortlived. but valuable on heavy
soil.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15

straight poles about ~ inches in d.
ameter and from s to IL feet long. l
next procured a number of nice
smooth boards for the flooring OF my
veranda, making 1t about feet wide
and 10 feet long and Strengthening II
with the necessary timbers. / secure
ly nailed the poles about inches
apart around the flooring to form an
inclosure, leaving an opening in front
about feet wide, as shown in the
cut
The poles in front were 7 feet from
the floor to the roof and IL feet at
the house. About midway of their
height the poles were strengthened
by a row OF poles nailed horizontally
and another row was placed at the top.
To make all secure against rain. the
slanting roof poles were next care
fully covered with overlapping rows
of bark All this required but small
outlay OF cash and even less of work.
yet when my work was so far com
pleted. | considered 1t ready for the
vines and contemplated the result
with much satisfaction.
Being in haste for. immediate re-
suits. | planted some roots of the
hardy native woodbine, which will
soon cover any space with its rapid
growth. 1t is an easy matter to SOW
seed of the morning glory. hardy an
nual gourd, or any one of several
hardy climbers and the result will
soon be a mass of shade and lovely
blossoms besides. all of which makes
the summer evenings pass far more
pleasantly.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15

item at this time. Again from No.
stock can be turned to any field on the
farm, doing away with the need OF
lane, or driving stock over cultivated
fields. getting from one TO another.
which are very Objectionable features.
Some one may object to this plan
on account OF lack OF permanent pas
ture. This can be easily managed. by
removing the fence between and
10, back west to the middle OF 10.
then you have 40 acres and II still
more is wanted take this fence away
and use 1t In making three equal d.
visions out of and IL; this gives 60
acres of permanent pasture. OF handy
access to the barn and field also. This
is a true diagram OF a farm made out
of a heavily timbered forest II re-
quired 30 years to bring 1t TO Its pres
ent state of completion.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15
Gazetteer Humor.

Many specimens of unconscious hui
NOR are received by the editors OF that
monumental work. the new Imperial
Gazetteer of India. A district was
said to be "an extensive rolling plain.
consisting of alternate ridges OF bare
stony hills and narrow fertile valleys"
An interesting item of natural history
was Afforded by the remark. the buf-
falo differs from the COW In giving 4
milk which is richer in fat. in voice.
and in having no hump.
Globe.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15
ADVICE SARCASTIC.
How You Can Avoid Being Book
Farmer.

Every now and then we find a farm
er who has horror OF book farmers
and would not for any consideration
be considered by his neighbors as
such. We wish to help this fellow and.
therefore. make a few suggestions.
First, we advise him not to keep
any books for his farm operations.
Simply go along from year to year.
taking what you get without know
ing what 1t costs you, avoiding all ac-
curate knowledge of what 1t has cost
you to produce ton of hay, a bush
ell OF wheat or oats. pound OF pork
or beef or butter. Such information
as this is dangerous to the man who
is fearful of being book farmer.
Don't take any agricultural papers.
They, too. are dangerous. for they
Isight set you to thinking. They might
contaminate your mind with the re-
suits of experiment stations or the ex-
perience of farmers. II you read any
agricultural paper at all, read one
that somebody has sent you for moth
ing in order to get your trade or your
patronage or for some other reason.
honorable or dishonorable. This will
not do you much harm, but better not
take any at all.
BY all means keep away from all ag.
larly any lectures that have the least
tinge of science. 1t is true that sci
snce Is only the application OF COM
The newspaper., 1908-05-15
THEY GROW.
Good Humor and Cheerfulness from
Right Food.

Cheerfulness is like sunlight. II dis
pels the clouds from the mind as sun
light chases away the shadows OF
night.
The good humored man can pick
up and carry on load that the man
with n crouch wouldn't attempt to
lift.
Anything that interferes with good
health is apt TO keep cheerfulness and
good humor in the background. A
Washington lady found that letting
coffee alone made things bright for
her. She writes:
-Four years ago I was practically
given up by my doctor and was not
expected to live long. My nervous
system was in a bad condition.
But I was young and did not want
to die so l began TO look about for the
cause of my chronic trouble. ! used
to have nervous spells which would
exhaust me and after each spell II
would take me days before could sit
up In n chair.
Il became convinced my trouble
was caused by coffee. I decided to
stop 1t and bought some Postum.
The first cup. which I made ac-
cording to directions. had a soothing
effect on my nerves and liked the
taste. For a time nearly lived on
Postum and ate little food besides.
am today a healthy woman.
my family and relatives wonder
II I am the same person I was four
years ago. when I could do no work on
account of nervousness. Now | am do
ing my own housework. take care of
two babies-one twenty. the other two
months old am SO busy that ! hard
ly get time to write a letter. yet do
1t all with the cheerfulness and good
humor that comes from enjoying good
health.
II tell my friends II Is to Postum
/ owe my life today"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road to Well.
yille," In pkgs. There's a Reason
The newspaper., 1908-05-15
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INEXPENSIVE vERANDA.
Will Provide Shade and Beauty for the
Summer.

A vine-covered veranda would be
such a comfort il only it were pos
sible to build it now SO as to have 1t
well covered with vines before the
long summer evenings come. In many
cases the expense seems greater than
the owner of the plain little farm
house feels able to stand. This was
my own case a few years ago, as my
home was an old-fashioned farmhouse
built in the style of 100 years ago.
and strongly resembling an immense
dry goods box about so feet long. two
stories high and perfectly plain, desti-
tute even of paint.
After thinking it over. says writer
in Farm and Home, l decided the case
was by no means hopeless. SO / set
to work in this fashion. First, l sent
a man to the woods to get load of
The newspaper., 1908-05-15
THE PART HE PREFERRED.
Subtle Meaning In Poets Criticism OF
DecoIfete Costume.

Joaquin Miller. the poet of the Sier.
ras. is something of recluse and
rarely comes into San Francisco. but
when he does he is made n good deal
OF lion. On his last visit he was
one OF the guests at n rather formal
dinner at a friends house where he
stayed overnight His hostess had
known the poet since her childhood.
so she felt privileged. next morning. to
discourse TO him OF the beauties OF
the Parisian gown she had worn the
night before-beauties which seemed
to have escaped his observation.
Mr.. Miller listened to all that she
had TO say and remained silent.
But didn't you really like the
dress7" pleaded the lady.
We'll" replied the poet. Il did Ike
part OF II well enough"
The lady frightened.
Indeed" she said. What part7"
The part you had on" answered
the poet; and that ended the discus
sion.-Lippincott's.
The newspaper., 1908-05-15

1t is reported that the palace OF the
Count Szechenyi lacks all modern con-
veniences. including electricity, gas.
running water in the house and heat
ing facilities. and that the only bath
tub is a large wooden affair six feet
high, to which water must be carried
from the pump in the back yard. and
that the estate is considerably dilapi-
dated. And yet 1t was claimed that the
counts marriage with Gladys Wander
bi1t was entirely love match.