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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
WE'LL, THIS IS THE LIMIT.
Girls With Barnum & Bailey Circus
 Shake Hands With Death.

Some Frenchman, with an imagina- ton that borders on nightmare and a mechanical instinct that Is marvellous, has invented the latest circus thriller or perhaps 1t should be called ter rorlzer," for the so-called thrillers of the past are in comparison mere child's play. The act has been named Autos That Pass in the Ar and that Is an accurate though brief description of what takes place.
 The invention was perfected three has been spent by the inventor in searching for two people with nerve enough to demonstrate to the public the devlllsh mechanism of the contrlv- ance. The inventor had many appli- cants, for the salary he offered would tempt a king, but when the details of the thing were explained most of the applicants left without their hats.
 History tells us time and again, says the inventor of this engine of death, "of men who have walked Into the jaws of eternity in times of war or have risked their lives for others, but for downright recklessness, for that nerve that urges one on to iiirt with the grim reaper, to make faces a. death for a money consideration, look to the women"
 In this case, at least, his words prov ed true. for the only one who would attempt this ride of death were two French girls-the La Raque sisters, previously unknown to fame, and who had hardly been beyond the horizon of their home town in France.
 The act Is not to be described in words. It need but be briefly explained when 1t becomes q picture for the imagination to grapple with and the eyes to feast upon If the opportunity presents itself and the spectator has 1 the nerve to look TWO automobiles each with a girl at the wheel come l crashing down a steep, narrow incline 1 to within a short ways from the ground when sharp upward curve of the track sends the machine high in l air. While the leading automobile Is curvlng gracefully through space the one that was following 1t turns a com plete somersault, revolving around its companion, then landing, in front oi the other, on a narrow and short ground platform.
 The cars are of different colors, oth- erwise their separate flights could no, be followed by the eye, The danger oi the act is apparent. In fact, death tC ] both young women seems Inevitable when the cars leave the track for theli mid air maneuvers. Those who have witnessed the act say it is four seconds of most exquisite torture with bless. ed relief when the cars land safely that expresses Itself in burst of ap. plause
 This act is this seasons spell-bindel with the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, which will be seen ir this city, June 10.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mir. and Mrs. \. C, Fnlrbrothcr to Gel
 cbrate Event To-day.


 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cherry Fair brother of Mystic to-day will cele- brate the iiftieth anniversary of their wedding and among those who will attend will be Mrs, Israel A. Kelsey of West Haven and the members of her family. Mrs. Kelsey is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs, Fairbrother. who were married in Mystic fifty years ago to-day. The greater part of their long and happy life has been spent in Jacksonville, Florida, where Mir. Falr- brother was engaged in business. Both Mir Fairbrother and his wife are in excellent health, enjoying all their faculties, and a large number of friends and relatives will call on them to-day to offer their congratulations on the happy event. II Is seldom :hat man and wife celebrate their golden wedding in as excellent health and spirits as MT. and Mrs, Fairbrother are to-day. A feature of the cclebra- tion will be the presentation of a cake containing $50 in gold. this sub stantial gift being made by the chil- dren, grandchildren and great grand children of the couple
 Among those expected to attend the celebration are Mrs. Kelsey. her chil- drcn, Miss Alberta Kelsey, George k. Kelsey and Mrs William H. Moselcy ir., of West Haven and William H.. Moseley third, the young son of Mir. and Mrs. Moseley. who Is the only great grandchild; MT. and Mrs. Fair brothers son, Guy L. Fairbrother of Mystic, secretary and treasurer of the Kelsey Koal Kompany of that place; his wife and three children, Margare and Margaret, twins, and Albert will also attend
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
G-LEAT CLOVER MARS HOLIDAY.

Through fear that q six-lcaf clover he discovered in the morning might mean bad luck Earle Dunbar, of Myr- tle avenue, Jamaica, Queens, didn't half enjoy his Saturday vacation yes- terday. Fe spent the day wondering what would befall him. and seemed surprised at supper time that the day had been productive of no great event.
 The finding of six-eaf clover Is exceedingly rare. Dunbar, who is 12 years of age, found nest of four-leaf f clover leaves, which means good luck, as all not confirmed materiaists know. Presently he plucked a stem that had five leaves growing upon it That filled him with horror, as 1t indicates bad luck. It would take all the four-leafed clovers he had found to offset the hale ful influence of the flve-leafed clover He tore 1t apart and threw the bits in different directions. Just then he dis covered the six leaves growing upon one stem AS his knowledge of the bearing of clover leaves on luck did not extend above the fve-leaf mark, he placed the sjxleaf sprlg in water and displayed 1t to all his friends. Few had ever head of six-leaf clover-New York Prese.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
A JUNE SAMPLE SALE.
Opens Monday at o'clock at The
 Edward Mallcy Co. Store.

Just a year ago the Maley folks in- troduced New Haven to an entirely new and original idea In department store sales. And they propose repeat ing the successful experience of a twelve month ago for the coming week. starting Monday and ending Saturday night. The June Sample Sale" con slsts of a vast collection of importers, manufacturers and wholesalers choice Floor and Road exhibition samples. those designed with especial care from which to sell by Co the trade. and em- bodyng ike all samples the very perfection Of quality, style and work manship By special arrangement with the trade these samples are turn cd over at the end of the making eoa- son to the Edward Malley co. at just about half their regular market value. and will be sold hy them over the counter to their customers at the same ratio of half prices The present June Sample Sale Is crowded with desirable, first quality merchandise of seasona- ble character in personal wear and home furnishings and offers the fur ther great inducements of money-sav- ings of half on a host of present-d1y needs. The great collection of course being strictly Of a Sample character offers only individual pieces. one of a kind generally, making f highly neces- sary to do quick and early shopping 70 secure ts great bargain advantages Doors will not be open Monday until 9 o'clock. the sale lasts only one week. and owing to the limitation of quanti- ties in many cases. it will be found impossible to execute mall, telephone Tor C. e. D. orders on any sale of mer- chandise, therefore personal visits to the store are absolutely necessary.
 The "Juge Sample Sale last year was decidedly pleasant innovation and q huge success, the ono in prospect now judging from merchandise -lndica- ;ions, will run dead heat" with it's predecessor.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
POLI'S.
Stock Company Opens Season To-day
 With "Men and Women.'

The inauguration of the summer stock season at Polls takes place to- day, when at the matinee the opening performance by the Poli Stock com pany in Belasco and DeMille's play, "Men and Women" will be presented by one of the best stock companies ever seen in this city.
 The play Men and Women" deals with the financial life of to-day; that is it has the story of the misuse of the banks funds by the trusted cash fer, the love story that is usually found in plays and the finale which brings everything to its right state again
 The leading lady Is Miss Edna Craw- ford, who has been one of the leading women in the big stock companies of New York city and who played here sometime ago as leading lady to Soth- ern She Is a talented woman, who has had considerable experience in stock work, and combines a charm of personality with good, clever work
 The leading man is Harry Ingram, who has been at the head of stock companies for a number of years and has conducted his own for a great many years. He is one of the best leading men in the country.
 Of interest will be the announce ment of the return to this city of Everett Butterfield as the juvenile comedian. MT. Butterfeld needs no introduction to the local stock lovers, having established reputation as one of the foremost juvenile comedians with his work in previous companies seen in this city.
 The ingenue, Miss Bijou Washburn, comes well recommended as an artist of note, and, having q charming per sonality, should prove one of the fa- vorites of the company. The heavy man is John Beattie, who will have ample opportunity in the first play to display his ability The character man is Calvin lTibbetts and the char acter woman Miss Lydia Knott, who has a score of triumphs to her credit The second woman Is Miss Claude Lucas, who combines good looks with an ability of making her part real and Daniel Lawlor and John w. Ryrnes will be well cast in the opening piece
 The stage direction is under Drew Morton
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
SNAKE AND GROWS IN BATTLE.

A. D, St Clair, farmer of Valley township, was annoyed yesterday at dinner by a great cawing of crows near the farmhouse. Seizing his rifle, he opened the door and discovered a des- perate battle being waged within few feet of the doorstep between a mon- ster blacksnake and about a dozen crows
 The snake was getting the worst of the fight, and was endeavcring to get away, only to be headed off by the en- ragged birds.
 The battle lasted about ten minutes and was ended by St Clair, who sue ceeded in killing the snake and several of the crows. The snake measured six Danville Pa) Dispatch to Phil adelpha Record
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

It Is the only equestrian now stand ing In Rome which has survived the repeated sacks of the Eternal City. It's authentic history can be traced back to the year 966 Just when 1t was executed, or under what circumstances, Is not definitely known, though its characteristics indicate that 1t belonged to tho second century A, D,, the period in the reigns of Good Emperors cul- minatIng with the prIncIpate of Marcus Aurelius.
 The appropriateness of such monu- ment In q university which is making a special attempt to yitalizo the study of the ancient classics Is obvious, and will be recognized by hundreds of re- turning alumni at the forthcoming Commencement.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
AMATEURS TONIGHT.
Big Treat in Store for New Haven
 Theater Patrons.

A theatrical attraction which should prove of great interest as fun pro ducer. will take place at the New Ha ven theatre this evening. It is amateur night" at which performance many stars of the future theatrical world, will be shown to the public for the first tlme-perhaps also for the last
 original productions which the intro ducers claim unbeatable, as well as limitations of well known actors, will be given and the management promises the public a great deal of fun.
 Many of the best New York theatres have regular amateur night every week and some people have more pleas ure at some of these performances than at a legitimate show.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
sNEEzE CAUSE FOR DIVORCE.

Mrs. John Buckles, of Denver, is after q divorce because her husband sneezes. It makes her nervous and the baby nervous, and even the neighbors get fdgety and talk when John wakes up in the middle of the night with @ roueing old 'Ho-rash- shooo!" That's the way Mrs. Buckles described it to the attorney she applied to-. John uses snuff and when he awakened he would take a pinch and then lie In bed, hump his back and hora-shoo 30 times or more. It would shake the bed and knock all the covers off and the baby would set up yell, and Mrs. Buckles Just got distracted, The attorney told her that perhaps John could not help
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
STATUE OF ROMAN EMPEROR.
Unveiled at Brown University Ycster-
 day---Gift of Alumnus.

Providence, June 1--The reproduc- ton of the famous equestrian statue of the Roman emperor and philosopher, Marcus Aureius, unveiled at Brown university today was gwen to the uni versity by the late Moses Brown Ives Goddard, of the class of 1854, who also presented his Alma Mater some time ago with copy of the statue of Caesar Augustus which now stands on the old campus at Brown The Marcus Aurelius is placed on Lincoln field of the inner campus
 The equestrian statue itself is re- markable not only for it's artistic merit but as a work that has profoundly in fluenced sculptors of the past four centuries.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

Yesterdays fine weather was made much of by a great many people in this part of the city and many inter rnpted excursions and outings of Sat urday were carried out The cars to the shore and the country were well patronized and many went down the harbor in motor boats.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

John NJ. Ryan of Fair Haven, a clerk al the New Haven postonice. at the annual meeting of the Postofllce Clerks association of Connecticut held in New London Saturday, was reelected secretary. John A. Me- Laughln. clerk In the money order department and also q Fair Haven man, was one of the delegates attend ing the convention from the New Ha- ven association.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
Wednesday, June 10, Morning, g to 12

WCUTCsUHy, JUnc IU, MOrHInE, 10 IF Worship-Led by Rev Joseph c. w.
 Herold, North Madison Efficient Personality in Pulpit and
 Parish-Its Physical Basis-Rev.
 Clayton J. Potter, Simsbury. Psyeo-Therapy-Frederick T. Simp- son, M. D., Hartford. Open Forum. Practical Conclusions-Rev. Henry H.
 Kelsey. Hartford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

contracted severe colds But they will have occasion to remember for a long time their first picnic as marching club
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

1t. but the lady insisted she wouldn't live with the norashoo man. She went off declaring she would think up some more bad habits of Johns if sneezing wasn't 1t cause for action.-M Minneap- olis Journal.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Annual Borough Meeting to Be Held -day--Large Con gregation Hears Rev,
 Dr. Sheath.

Today Is an important time for the voters in the borough of Fair Haven East, for it Is the date of the annual borough meeting, adjourned over from tho May election This is the time when the voters assemble to lay the annual tax and the time when If anyone has any kick coming 1t can be duly aired. Usually there Is large attendance at the little engine house in Fair Haven East, up Church hill, where these meet ngs have been held many years, It doesn't take much to start debate at a borough meeting and this meeting tonight would be unlike the majority of those which have gone before, If spicy debate was not precipitated. Over the matter of the annual tax, there Is very likely to be a debate There was last year and it was understood yes terday that such would be the case this year. In fact, 1t would be very tame meeting If the debate was cut '"t' iIiN thN TUT lut pltSeHl year Uds been four and half per cent. In some previous years 1t has been Ave mills The present board say that with the reduced tax, they have cleared the borough of debt and paid running ex- penses and that no increase should be made this year The new board about to take office will have to pay for a watering cart which has been pur- chased and with some other expenses which will arise there are some who believe the tax should be five mills So this tax question may lead to a running debate in which the affairs of the bor- ough in general will be alluded to- The retiring warden, George K Clark, will call the meeting to order and the bor- ough clerk, John Parker, will read the call for the meeting, which Is really an adjourned business meeting So far as known, the tax question Is the chlef matter to come up, but other business may be brought up. The meeting will be held at s D. m
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

The ballot in the young ladies' pop ularlty contest will be found on page two.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

mere were many NlsltOrS to the fhlr
 Haven cemetery yesterday, where 16l
 flags tell of the graves of heroes of
 several wars and where the mounds are
 bedecked with flowers, Other cemeteries were also visited, where the veterans lie buried. The ceremonies of Memorial
 day in Fair Haven were carried out
 according to the program as printed in
 Tho Journal-Courier There were a
 profuslon of flowers and willing hands made them up Into punches and bou-
 quets The storm fortunately held off until the exercises were all over. One pretty feature of the celebration was the throwing of flowers from Grand avenue draUbridge as a memorial ot the dead heroes of the American navy. One new feature of the procession this year was the presence of the marching club of Strong school, which turned out in strong numbers and evoked favor able comment. The boys decided to have a picnic at Lighthouse Point af- ter the parade and 1t was planned that the club would ride one way and march the other So the boys rode to the Point, where they had a fine picnic | dinner But the rain which set in a, about 4 o'clock, cut short the picnick- l ing Then a vote was taken as tc whether they would ride home, or march The marching Idea seemed tc be pretty well grounded, for by ma. iority of just one vote, it was decided to march and march they did, all stick. Ing Loyalty to the decision, When they started on the long march, the rain was not SO very hard, but in few minutes it was raining, as the saying Is, 'cats and dogs And in about a minute the boys of the marching club were as drenched as if they had gone In swim. ming with their toggery on Then they were in for it, for they couldn't get any more wet. It was warm rain and SC far as heard from, none of the boys
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

The annual picnic of the sun11v school of Grand avenue Baptist church will be held at Double Beach Wednesday, July s.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

The annual picnic of the sunllv school of Grand avenue Baptist church will be held at Double Beach Wednesday, July s.
 As usual on the last Sunday in May there were special services in the Catholic churches. The services for the Children Of Mary of St Francis church were held in the afternoon. There was a procession of the chill drens societies. the girls dressed in white and the usual services for the occasion in the church The Chil- dren of Mary of St Roses church held a reception in the chapel In the morning. The weather was fine for the marching of the children and the services were largely attended
 There was a large attendance last evening at the annual memorial ex- ercises of the people of Montowese, the exercises having been. held In the Baptist church. The church was dec- orated for the occasion and the choir rendered patriotic airs. The address was delivered by Rev. W. O. Kinstead,
 A recent marriage In Montowese oc- cured al the parsonage when Miss Beda Carlson became Mrs Elias Hammerstein. The couple reside in this city. The ceremony was per formed by Rev MT Kinstead 
 Mrs F. D Marsh of Lombard street is visiting in Shelburne Falls.
 A large number of Congregational sts from all over the state are ex- pected to attend the 199th annual meeting of the General association of Connecticut. which eonvenes in the Grand avenue Congregational church June 9-l0, On Tuesday, June 9, at 6 o'clock, supper will be served by the ladies of the church. Following Is ! the complete program of the two days meeting of the general asso- | ciation
 Tuesday. June 2. Morning, ii 10 t2:3C 1 Organization and business. ! Address of Welcome-Rev Isaiah w
 Sheath | Address of retiring moderator, The
 Call of the Times'-Rev. Gerald
 II. Beard, Bridgeport.
 Afternoon. 2:30 to 5:30. Singing and prayer.
 Business ss-Report of Bi-centennia
 committee.
 The New Therapeutics, the Healing
 Ministry of Jesus-Rev Artemas J
 Haynes, New Haven. | Discussion
 Evening, 7:30. 1 Worship,
 | Addresses, The. Gospel. of Coco
 Cheer" Rev Everard w Snow
 Winsted.
 The Church the Mediator of Socia
 Health Rev Harry c. Meserve
 Danbury.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01


 A large congregation was present at the Grand Avenue Congregational church yesterday morning 10 listen to the sermon on The Value of Memorial Day, by the pastor, Rev, pr Sheath. During the service the quartet render ed several patriotic airs. Dr sneath's text was. And this shall be unto you for memorial" The speaker referred to the Jews marvellous deliverance and to their commemorative feast each year that the event might be rehearsed to their children. They had other feasts All nations had their memorial days Memorial days were proofs of the events they celebrate, Christmas, Eas- ter and Lords supper came down to us today in the Christian church. Inde- pendence day and Memorial day brought connrmatory testimony. They furnished an opportunity for the ex pression of gratitude
 The outcome of the Civil war was a united republic Thus Memorial day served to bring gratitude for the past and a guarantee for the future. IL was a time 10 inspire patriotism and loyal ty. The Jews national and religious life was one, lt was theocracy So loyalty to country and to religion is one
 We are not simply men of thinking and willing We are men of emotions also and these emotions need stirring and the will needs urging These days are powerful to that end What mean ye by this seryice?' The children in the public schools were taught this moan ing on Friday. These memorial days are appropriate occasions for discussion of important questIons-q questions of the pubic schools questions Of the liquor traffic, of Christian citizenship, of municipal reform emigration, arbitra- ton, etc Tho pulpit, the press the plat form and fraternity, all spread knowl- edge and bring Inspirations.
 Memorial day is A time to put forth the prophecies of hope and 10 pray for their realization Each day Is one of remembrance. Each day ought to be one of prophecy
 We cannot remember the good in human lives without anticipating some thing better yet to come, There are heroes of the past and they are to be heroes of the future.
 Memorial day should remind us ot the time when men shall do justly; when peace shall prevail Of time when capital and labor shall be more united Of a day when the church shal be many and when the struggle shal bc, not for self, but for others. Let u' then value these memorial days. Tho danger of today is a too selfish use oI these great days. A greater reverence for them will make truer and nor, helpful use of them"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

A recent marriage In Montowese oc- cured al the parsonage when Miss Beda Carlson became Mrs Elias Hammerstcin. The couple reside in this city. The ceremony was per formed by Rev MT. Kinstead