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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-08-13
The Claims of English.

A word-language may be only a
dream; but it may be a reality of
the future. And if the coming gen.
erations are to be possessed of this
inestimabIe boon, which of the liv-
ing tongues will achieve this general
acceptance? 1t is easy to put the
question; and it is impossible to
cult to point out certain probabili-
ties We may dismiss French at the
start; it has had it's chance and lost
it. We may regret the fact, but we
cannot deny it. The French have
been beaten in the race for expansion
by those who speak German, and by
us who speak English. There soon
will be twice as many men and wo-
men having German for a mother
tongue as now have French for their
native speech. There are already
almost three times as many who
have English for a mother-tongue
as now have French for their native
speech.
The possibilities Of growth and
expansion still lie boundless before
the English tongue. 1t has already
the support not of one great ma
tionality only, but of two. 1t is
spoken by more people han speak
it's two chief rivals; and it's rate OF
increase is more rapid than either OF
theirs. The two nations who claim
English as their birthright are al
least as abundant in energy, in en-
terprise, and in determination as the
members of any other race. It pos
sesses a splendid literature, holding
it's own in comparison with Greek
and with French, lacking certain OF
their characteristics, no doubt, but
making up for these by qualities OF
it's own with which they are less
richly endowed. This literature re
veals no hint of decadence. In the
nineteenth century the British
branch of it can Withstand compare
son with the French literature of the
same period, while the American
branch can hardly be held inferior
to the German literature contem
pOrary with it. Already is English
appealing to certain authors of the
smaller races-for example, Maar
ten Martens, the Dutchman; an(
Joseph Conrad, the Pole,-who have
chosen it as the vehicle of their lit
erature in preference to their owl
native idioms of narrower appeal
just as Antony Hamilton and Grimm
and Gallant farmerly preferred
French. 1t seems to be about t.
enter on the favored fortune pre-
dicted for it early in the nineteenth
century by Jacob Grimm, who de
clared that English has ga just CLAIM
to be called language of the world
and it appears to be destined, Xix
the English race, to higher an
broader sway in all quarters of tn
earth. "-Brander Matthews, in tn
July Century.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-08-13
Facts About Onr Bodies.

The average weight of an adult is
140 pounds. The average weight of
a skeleton is about IA pounds, and
the number of bones is $40. The
skeleton measures one inch less than
the height of the living man.
The average weight of the brain
of a man is three and one-half
pounds; of a woman, two pounds,
eleven ounces.
A man breathes about twenty
times minute, or 1900 times in an
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-08-13

Be We angry and sin not, let not
the sun go down upon your wrath.
The distinction between these two
things is clearly marked in the Scrip
lures. BE We angry'-here is the
allowance for the human, land sin
not"-here is the point where resent
ment passes into retaliation.-F. w.
Robertson.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-08-13
For Sore Feet.

Il have found Buck1en's Arnica
Salve to be the proper thing to use
for sore feet, as we'll as for healing
burns, sores, cuts, and all manner
of abrasions," writes Mr.. w. Stone,
of East Poland Maine. 1t is the
proper thing too for piles. Try it!
Sold under guarantee at all Drug
Stores. Csc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
AT THE GRAND.
"The Angel of the Trail"

The Thanksgiving day offering at the Grand opera house is Mss Selma Herman in Howard Halls latest sue cess, The Angel of the Tran," This offering Is one of the strongest that could possibly be brought to the Grand, The play Is by man who Is extremely popular with local theater- goers and the leading lady of the of- fering is possessed of unusual mag netIsm, charming stage presence and is an actress of rare emotional powers
 In choosing a locale for his story, Mir. Hall chose the beautiful country which is SO characteristic of Califor- mia, the southern part of that state. He has woven together a story that is intensely interesting, contains mucA even touching slightly on tragedy, while it has touches of humor which Tighten the darker situations.
 The play is staged with all the com plete attention to detail whicn MT. Hall hestows on all his plays regard ing stage furnishings and costumlng, A western play it draws freely from the romantic atmosphere of the west and is picturesque in the extreme. There will be a matinee to-day and tomorrow, Friday a special matinee in addition to the regular perform ances of the week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
AT THE HYPERION,
oThe Golden Butterfly This After.
 noon and Evening,


 The widely heralded new comic opera, The Golden Butterfly" by Reginald De Koven and Harry B, Smith comes direct from its long and prosperous run at the Broadway thea ter, New York to the Hyperion thea ter for an engagement of three nights beginning with a matinee this after" noon Thanksgiving day),
 It s reputed to be one of the most manifcent comic opera productions ever presented, Grace Van Studdi- ford, who Is well remembered for her brilliant work as the prima donna of the Metropolitan English Grand Opera company, and also of the Bos- tonians, is the star of the production,
 The authors have produced a light opera which returns to the style of Robin Hood" and other productions of some twenty years ago and which has real heart interest story with a real plot and characters and who are not merely puppets to dance when the string Is pulled.
 Thus the musical numbers through out are not merely interpolated to give an opportunity for soprano or tenor solo, but in each and every n- stance carry out the action of the piece The production of The Gold en Butterfly has marked a distinct era in light opera.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
FINE ENTFRT ,INMENT.
Carmen and One of l. Dsborn's Plays
 to hc Given In West Haven,

All arrangements have been com pletcd for rather unusual enter tainment tu De given under the aus pircs of the Hawthorne club of West Haven in the Town hall at West ila- ven on the evenings If December i0 and IT, The program will consist Of two acts ni the opera carmen eN- ccrpts from that famous play pavy Crockett. and q finale in the shape of short sketch whch has been writ ten especially for the occasion by ln- his G. osborn Those uho are tp take part In the affair are Mr. and Mrs. Frank D Nelson Mir and Mrs, George E. Kelsey, Miss Mae leanc Colt Miss Minna l., storm, Miss Marie Y. Gladwin, Miss Lulu Corcor1n, Joseph E Southertnn, and Mir. Os- born.
 The members of the Hawthorne club, under whose auspices this is givrn. are, Mrs Mortimer Treat pres ident. Mrs Edwin < Thomas, soerc- tarr; Mrs Edward Richards trcasur- ] er. Mrs, C. k Bush. Mrs, Frank Kim bcrly. Mrs Holbrooke. Mrs. Lcverit Goodyear, Mrs George H. Richards, Mrs. t,verit Mrs Louise Russel Mrs. Ecerlston, and Miss Jennie Andrews.
 1'ha object of this entertainment is to got money with which to send q boy through college Every four years ! tho rluh since lis organization has i been taking white boy from the mountain districts uf Tennessee and sending him to MarNvIlle college, They pay his entire expenses during inc course. one of the boys sent by ' the club completes his course this year and it is tn prepare for the next boy who wil1 start out in the fall of a09 that this cntnrta inmcnt is being given Al the present time there are three hundred boys in the mountain districts of Tennessee waiting a chance fer this college course, and. of course. the more money tho club is able to obtain the more can he done I for them The entertainment is un- der tho direction of Frank n, Nelson and the names of those who are to takc part guarantee one of the most unusual entertainments of Its kind that has even been given locally. Tickets may be obtained from mem hcrs of tho Hawthorne club and those in the east,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
REuENRSN TO. MOBROW NIGHT.
subscription Plans for Season in.
 nounccd by Oratorio Society.

The usual weekly rehearsal of tho New Haven Oratorip society Is post ronod to Friday evening this week be- cause of Thanksgiyinp Tho rehearsal wlll he held in College street hall as usual al the usual hour,
 As only a few more rehearsals are left before the concert on December lo the officers of the society send an urgent call to every member to be present on Friday night
 A number of the old subscribers to the two concerts have not yet sent their subscriptions
 Ii is necessary that these he sent be- fore the public sale for subscribers if the former subscribers want to retain the soats they have held in Woolsey hall heretofore.
 1 Checks for subscriptions may he sent i to Mir r, s, Ward, So Church street, 1 and the seats will be mailed at once. ! As has already been stated in this pa @ 1 per, inc two works to be given at the | first concert arc Flora Novissima. . pr Parkor's great work and Rossinis ever popular Stahat Mater. At tho sec ond concert in March Gounod's Re ! demption' will be sung by the com bined voices of the Oratorio society and the Derby ChOral club,
 Subscribers may retain the same seats for both concerts New subscrib- CTS, by sending a check to Mir Ward for the number of seats they want may have their seats sent them by mail and thus avoid the trouble of go- 1 Ing to the box office Good seats in ev- cry part of the hall are to be had, so
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
AT PoL1's.

The act of Clarence Wilbur and his ten funny folks at Polls this week IS one of the happest connections ever presented in vaudeville. It Is styled The New Scholar and built upon lines showing tne funny stunts m Fl country school when q visiting mem Der of the board of education qulzzes the children on what they know, Wil- bur as Mary Ann Taft is the "cut up W and the funny remarks passed keep the audience in roars of laughter from start 10 finish. Sam Colt, as Prof. Petttbone, is an able professor, wAo tests the children in their knowledge, The six O'Connor sisters, all of one family, sing their speciaIties during the act, and besides making a pretty group of scholars add to the act greatly Wilbur is q sure cure for the worst case of the blues
 The four Readings marvellous gym nasts who do some out of the ordi- nary feats in the gymnastic hand to hand work, are receiving the plaudIts
 
 bill they manage to keep the audience in the seats until their final feat is ac- complishcd
 The work of Belle Blanche. the clever tmpersonator of stage celehrl- ties, is another of the attractive feat ures of the bill, and Kaufman broth CTS in their song and dance number, and Eddie Mack and Dot Williams as the song and dance artists come in for their share of the applause. Eddie Mack has a baseball dance that Is catcnlng on. Arnoldo has group Of leopards, jaguars and partners, and they are under his absolute control. Leslie Leigh and her company in tho sketch "Weaving the Net" SHOWS something new in the theme line and the electrosraph nas the intensely ln- tercstng series Tho Little Coxswaiu -and closes the bill
 Holiday sale of prices prevails at the Thanksgiving day matinee
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
ouINNIPIAC SIX TYING RINK.

If you want to enjoy solid hours of fun go to the QunnipIac rink this evening You will De well paid for tour visit, for the small price af ad- mission. Since the opening of the rink the place has been thronged nightly with people who enjoy good music and kating. Several new pieces have bc,u alied to the S4GoO organ, which will be played for the first time Thanksgiving night Doors will De open II !. ana there will bo skating until ll:3o Remember there K skat- Ing every TuesdaH Wednesday. Thurs day and Saturday afternoon and ercn- nge
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
SYMPHONY CONCERT SEAT SALE

The Woolsey hall box office will be open on Saturday from Ii a, m to o'clock for the sale of seats for tho second concert of the season by the New Haven symphony orchestra, The date for the second concert is Tuesday afternoon, December l, at 4;l0.
 The box office of Woolsey hall will be open again on Monday from 1 a, m. to o'clock for the sale If seats, and on the day of the concert seats will be on sale from Ii o'clock until the concert begins, at 4.l0 D, m.
 Miss Augusta Cottlow, the young American pianist, will be the soloist She will play the brilliant A major concerto of Lis2t.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
CHRISTIAN ARMY.
Gives Pleasant Evening for Children
 With 25s Presents.

The Christian Army gave an enter tainmcut to children in their spiritual branch at 2l Charles street last even ing There were 25S present and they thoroughly enjoyed the singing, speak ing and pbonosraph music furnished for them
 After the fun refreshments in the shape of cakes, candies, fruit and lemonade were passed around The funds for this pleasant timc for the children were raised by solicitation
 To-day accommodations for over 800 have heen arranged at the Christian Army headquarters by the commanl ant. This home Is at SGi Exchange street For this, money was raised hN contribution and not hy solicitation
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
NO TURKEY FOR ELLIS ISLAND.

New York, Nov. 25. There will be no turkey dinner or other Thankscivins festivities on Ellis Island tomorrow, according to the purycyor Fritz Brodt, who has been supplying food on the island for only short time Broat says that since he has been in charge of the commissary department hc has not much moro than paid expenses. and for that reason hc does not feel like taking the extra expense upon himself
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
New York New Ha pen C Hartford
 Railroad.
OCTOBER 2a. 1908.

oo F"r New w iork-.t;ls, .a k: so 44s, xs;5s, 'ly11S +1.23, *2;Ol, *3;5l 'l4:lS, '5:ol, f6:03 '6:40, A7.03, '7.50, 'HsIS, "9:0l, D. m. Sundays-*4:lb '4:45, x7:52 '9:S5 a. m., x12:00, '1:55, @2;0l, s3.6l, '5:0l, x611, '6;40, s7:03, '7:bo, '9.0l, D. m.
 For Washington via Harlem River- s1:o0 ?. m., '12:00, night, daily.
 For Boston via Htfd. and Willi.-- '1OO3 a. m., '403 D. m.
 For Boston yiu PrOvidence-t2:2O. '251, 7:47, 'II1142, a. m. +12:05, 'Il2:42. t235S *4:2o, '4:55, 'II642, '7O5 ?. nj. iSun-s2:20, '2:51, a. m, "12;o5, '2:5S, +455, 7:05 D. m.
 For Boston via springheId--"l:1n. .ll:l5 a. m.,. '1:47 '5:44 p. m. Sun.-- 'l:lO a, m. "1:47. '5:44 D. m.
 For Hartford, Springfeld-x4.oc. 7:4S. a m, xlioO, x5OO xS:lo D. m. Sum- x9:O5. a. m; xS:10, x9:20 D. m.
 For WiIiimantic--735 a. m. t2:5s, 6:l1 D m. Sun.--7:2O p. m.
 For Shelburne Fulis--7;44 a. m, 12:2J to New Hartford), 4:o1, 6;0o D. m. (to Westfeld).
 For WInsted-6:4s, (via Naugatuck Junc.), sS2 a, m, 2S5, 5:45, TAO D. m. Sun,-S:25 q. m, 645 ?, m,
 For Pittsfeld, Etc.--a5:56, 9:S2, a. m., 4:i5 D. m. Sun.--aI52 a, m.
 For Litchfeld--9;32 a. m., 4:15 p. m. Sun.--a7:52 a. m.
 Via Bridgeport
 Express trains. xLocal express,
 Parlor car limited Saturdays,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Mr, and Mrs. C, C Dram pf Main street West Haven, have gone to Lyme, Conn, for over Thanksgiving
 The welding of Miss Celia Emily Hotchkiss, daughter of NIT and Mrs, Emerson NJ. HoUnl,iss. and Charles Stanley Hall will take place at noon to-day at the acme of the brides par ents in West Chapel street The brides attendants will be Miss lnez Bedel of Jackson, O.. Miss Marion Mason, Miss Elizabeth Rogers and Miss Lillian Kncringcr, The gowns worn bl these bridesmaids will he of white net over silk The maid of hon or will be Miss Marion Parker of Brooklyn. N. Y., whose gown will De of pink meteor crepe and sae will carry pink Killarney roses The ush- ers VIII be Lewis N Dihhle and Per cy Hall, and Frank Acsrill of Paw tuckrt. R l.. will be the best man. The bride will be given In marriage hy her father and her gown will De of white batistc. hanl embroidered She will carry white horailas. Rev. nr. Wyckon of United church will perform tho ceremony which will be witnessed hy about seyeny-tive rela- tiyes and friends. X reception will follow the ccremon@
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Seth Bingham gave inc last of his organ recitats at st Faul's church yesterday afternoon at i;3o. In spt'o of the bad day there was q large au- dienrc. Leo Troostp}k son of Prof lsidare Troostwyk. was the suloist. FIc played the air from Gluck's 'orpheus and Eur>dico.' Mir, Troostwyk made his debut as 'cclllst last June,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

The Misses Margaret and Esther Ryan of sylvan avenue will spend Thanksgilne in Torrington. where the latter wilI sing at an entertainment 70 bc given in tic opera house this cNen- ing
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
PERSONAL NOTES

Robert w. Chapman and family Of Washington avenue, West Haven, will spend Thanksgiving in South Nor walk, Conn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Mrs Josephine Fitch, and hAr son. Nathan Fitch. have gone to Plainield, x. ]. to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. F. A stevenson,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
Flo Irwin Coming.

Flo Irwin, a sister of May Irwin Is to be one of the hcallners of the poli hIll next week
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Louis c. Holman, with his wife and son, are on for Thank&giying the guests of Mrs. Homan's parents, Mir. and Mrs, Frank M Bronson at 229 EdgeWood avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

1t will only be necessary to state the locality preferred when sending the subscription
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Max Dossauer has gone to Paterson x. l.. to spend the Thankesiving sea son with relatives,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick N Damn of Indian orchard. Mass, arc spending the Tnankseitine holidays with Mir. pann'a mother, Mrs. Della N, Damn ef Ferry street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Fred Washburn and his family of Carmel street have gone to New Hampshire to spend the Thanksgiving holidays in Mr, Washburn's home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
Starin's N. Y. & N. H. Line.

DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE Leaves New Haven 800 D. rn., Stariu Pier. foot of Brown Street. Leave New York goo D. m. Cortlandt Street, Pier No. l3. N. R. Fare 75c.. excursion tickets $I.25 Rooms q. Take ChAp- sl Street cars to Brewery street
 (. n. FISHER. Agent,
 New Haven. ConN
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Mir. and Mrs Frank E. Tcstor and their little daughter, Ruth, wita Mrs. Testor's father, Charles F, Edwards, will spend to-day with relatives In Meriden
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-29
THE TRAGEDY OF AN
AMATEUR AT PROCT0R'S
''Any requests? ''

ANY requests!
The audience at Proctor's sat up II
took notice as a young man sans
makeup, very pallid. carrying a dress
suit. knees a-tremble, stepped to he
footlights early in the bill last night.
Another less conspicuous and equally
bashful mortal planted himself at a
plano near the wings.
I'm here to sing the old songs ana
will sing any son the audience asks
for. WIN the ushers bring forward the
reauests?" said the pale young a
And amateur night was on at Proc
tors.
The first request was for "Loch Lo-
mond.' The young man rendered It
with all the audacity of unabashed
youth while the audience wondered.
Was this new musical prodigy to I
Caruso Caruso? Evidently not. The
next request was for. Then You'll
Remember Me-" Some ,fnfeeling kid
in the upper regions yelled 'Fergit It,"
The audience began to applaud-the
kid" The young singer bowed The
audience applauded some more. The
singer bowed some more. He tried TO
sing a few bars. The applause con-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-29
FUN AND FR0LIC RAMPANT AT
MINERS EMPIRE THEATRE

The name affixed to the company
playing at Miners Empire Theatre this
week Is appropriate. The burlesquers
are called the "Frollcsome Lambs and
they certainly are froiicsome, whether
they may properly be called lamblike
or not. The offering is breezy and
frivolous. especially in tte closing bur-
lesque, Al Monaco" where the hilar-
ity reached its highest pitch last night.
Many clever specialties were introduced
during the action of the two burlettas.
The songs We're new and catchy and
pretty costumes helped to rlake a good
looking chorus that could also sing
some. The comedy rested largely upon
Frank Carlton and Willard Terre, re
Gently a vaudeville team, and now the
stars of this piece. May Strehl, Kitty
Pembroke and May Klock were con-
s~picuous among the women folks. The
sheath gown worn by Miss May strehl
gave her a splendid opportunity tc
show all her charms.
In the vaudeville department Joe
Browning and AL Lavan sang songs &c
e~verybody's pleasure, n the Sisters
Cardownie gave a skilful . .hibition o.
dancing. Harry Antrim and Yettei
Peters were also successful entertain.
ers.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-29
THE MIKADO" REPRODUCED
pLEASINGLY AT ARCADE.

The cameraphone's moving and ak
ing picture presentation of Gilbert and
S~ullivan's fascinating Japanese opera,
THE Mikado," is at the Arcade The
atre his week. This standard musical
production Is reproduced picturesquely,
and in all respects sets a high stand
ard for motion picture accomplishments,
Will S. Rising, who always does well
In the operate field. enacted last night
the role of Nanki Poo. Miss Lillian
Swain, as Yum Yum, proved herself to
1e the equal of other artists who lave
appeared in this character. Clarence
Golden extracted humor from the role
of 10 10, the Lord High Executioner
The principals. chorus and orchestra
proved competent In making the por-
trayal In two acts an exceedingly in
teresting and novel entertainment.
The usual assortment of motion pic
ture subjects are given, II will be
changed completely tomorrow, Wednes-
day, and again on Friday, although
The Mikado" will be retained the en-
tire week. The Arcade program also
offers Miss Clara Sonora. a singing
commedienne. and Charles II. Earle,
with a new series of recent illustrated
song hits. The Banda de Policia of
Mexico, and the famous baritone. An
tonic Scott. are represented in the Vic
tor talking machine.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-29
THE GREAT NMAN APPEARS
Ar THE AMERICAN THEATRE,

The American Theatre opened its
vaudeville season last week with a
strong bill and the performances were
much appreciated by large audiences.
The manager has been fortunate in
securing the Great Inman for a few
days engagement. Mr.. Inman Is one
of the best contortionists In the bust
ness, and is the only man In the world.
it Is claimed, who can dislocate his
neck. Allen and Dalton, comedy musi-
cal performers, are secluded for q few
days, while Tommy Whitaker, boy
singer, will contribute some illustrated
songs. In addition to five other inter
esting moving pictures the manage
ment will show John ]. Hayes winning
the Olympic Marathon race for the
rest of the week.
The Bryan and Dempsy Ministries
have been engaged for Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-29
BARTON MAKES FUN FOR
WALDMANN'S PATRONS

Charles Barton and his troupe OF
merry burlesquers are putting on an
AL attraction at Waldn AIMS Theatre
this week. Barton is there with just
as much comedy as ever. He is sup
ported by an efficient company.
Brown Among the Daisies" is the
title of the opening skit, with Barton
as Brown. He keeps the audience in a
merry mood. The afterpiece, Caught
at the Station" is above the average
for a closing skit.
In the ollo are many clever perform
ers, including Camille Falardaux; Muir
ply and Magee, in n new and funny
act called 1.-The Floorwalker and tho
Customer" Eckhoff and Gordon. in q
tiptop musical act: Frank Pierce and
Alice Malice, good singers; Kelly and
Bartlett. knockabout comedians, and
the Healys are great