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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
IN CHURCHMAN'S PRESENCE.
Mrs. Steadman, a Young Woman, Commits
 Suicide in Strange Way.

Mrs. Steadman, a Young Woman, Commits
 Suicide in a Strange Way.
 New York, Nov. 14.-Mrs. Best, who rents out expensively furnished apart 1nents at 236 West Thirty fourth street, this city, late tonight called in Police- man Mccormack and told him that one of her boarders, Mrs. Catherine Stead- man, was acting strangely. McCor- mack went to the woman's room and was asked by Mrs. Steadman what was wanted. "I've been asked to come,' he replied Wont you sit down and ex, cuse me for a moment" answered the young woman as she walked across the room. Then she picked up @ small bot tie and swallowed it's contents. It had contained carbolic acid. Half an hour later Mrs. Steadman vas dead.
 The suicide was about twenty-six years of age and very pretty. She hired rooms at Mrs. Best's five weeks ago and said that she was the wife of a wealthy cotton broker, but that she had left her husband year since.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
"K1NG or DUDES" LOCKED UP.
J. Waldere Kirk Held for Shooting
 Richard R. Mandelbaum.

New York, Nov. 14,-J. Waldere Kirk, known as the King of Dudes," who came here recently from Chicago, was to-day arraigned on charge of shoot ing Richard R. Mandelbaum, last night, in the Hotel Gerard. and held in $25O0 bail for examination Tuesday, Novem- Der 23. Kirk, as usual, was dressed with care. He wore black frock-coat, yellow waist-coat, striped black and white trousers, red ascot tie, with a pearl pin and patent-leather pointed gaiters, with uppers that matched his trousers. He stood before the bar hold ing his silk top hat in his right hand. His demeanor was calm. Mandelbaum was unable to appear.
 Dr. E. Webster Davis, Mandelbaum's s physician, sent a certificate, in which he stated that he was unable to demon- strate at present whether or not the wounds would result fatally. T am represented by MT. Friend" said Kirk. T will say nothing until consult with him." Counsellor Friend appeared at this juncture. There being no bonds men present, Kirk was locked up in the prison attached to the court. None of his friends were in court. Kirk declin- ed to make any statement.
 According to the policeman, Mandel- baum failed to find his wife when he returned to the hotel Saturday. He went to Kirk's parlors and kicked in the door. Kirk is said to have fired five times at the intruder One bullet en- tered Mandelbaum's body above the heart and one struck him in the groin The others went wild. Kirk said he had shot in self-defence, declaring that Mandelbaum struck him with blunt instrument. J. Waldere Kirk is well known in Chicago and Denver. His ideas on dress soon attracted attention here, and he became known as an as- pirant to the throne formerly held by Berry Wall, known for years as King of the New York Dudes"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
KELLY SHOT IN THE LEG.
Ordered to Halt by Sergeant Ludgate but
 Continued Running.

Bridgeport. Nov. 14.-Edward Kelly, aged nineteen, an escaped prisoner from the state reform school, was ar- rested early this morning by Sergeant I,udgate under sensational circum- stances. The cause of his arrest was stealing money from milk pails outside residences on Broad street. Kelly had a pal" and when the fellows were dis covered by the officer they started to run and would not heed the demand to halt. Sergeant Ludgate fired his re- volver, striking Kelly in the leg and bringing his flight to an end.
 There have been many complaints to the police from the residents of Broad street relative to having the money ab- stracted from the milk paiIs, but the thieves heretofore managed to elude the officers. Kelly had served @ term in the reform school, but was paroled on account of good behavior. Two months ago he was convicted of steal ing from Jennings Brothers, silver plat CTS of this city. and was sent back to the institution, but short while ago escaped with five others. It is believed that his companion this morning was one of the escaped gang.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Extensive Phenacitine Smuggling.

Port Huron, Mich, Nov. 14.-Cus- toms officers have unearthed what promises to prove extensive operations in phenacitine smuggling. Nearly 800 ounces of the drug were confiscated to-day. It was found at the home of Mrs. Amos Frazier. The woman is un- der arrest. A New York firm received royalty on all the phenacitine brought into the country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
FIRE IN TI Y ssSMUGGLER.o
Bids Fair to Close Down Every Big Mine
 in Camp.

Denver, Col, Nov. 14.-A special to the Republican from Asken says: A fire that bids fair of closing down every big mine in the camp is raging in the eighth level of the Smuggler mine. The cause of the catastrophe is supposed to be spontaneous combustion, although there are a few who are inclined to think that careless miner and can- dle are responsible. So far, the fire is confined to a large crib and is burning at a point about SG0 feet below the sur face
 This crib is 80 feet wide, 164 feet long and 300 feet high. It contains many thousands of cords of dry timber. So far as known these timbers have not broken into blaze but the supposi- ton is that the entire base of the crib is being burned. All efforts to reach the fire have proven unsuccessful. A force of men is at work putting in a steam line in the eighth level. Man. ager Hallett states that he expects to have this in operation by o'clock to- morrow morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
REV. DR. M,TICKAR ACCEPTS. His Decision to Become Bishop Coadju
 of Rhode Island Announced.

Providence, R. l., Nov. 14.-Rey. Will liam N. McVickar, D. D., rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadel- phia, has decided to accept the office of bishop coadjutor of Rhode Island. The decision was announced to his con- gregation in Philadelphia to-day. The same time Dr. c. A. L. Richardson, rec tor of St. Johns church of this city, received letter announcing his accept ance of the office rendered him hy the clergy of Rhode Island. Dr. McVlckar's s letter dated at Philadelphia is IS fol- lows:
 My Dear Dr. Richardson: After long and earnest consideration of the call ten dered to me of Rhode Island to become it's bishop coadjutor, l have decided to ac- cept it. I need not tell you how insufficient feel for the responsibilities of the high office, but I shall come on simple depend ence on Gods help and the sympathy and cooperation of those among whom I am to work Will you kindly convey my an swer to the other members with sincere thanks for their kindness
 Yours faithfully,
 w. N. McVICKAR.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
SERIOUS cArAsrsopHE AYEnrED.
Cylinder Head and Bearings Maliciously
 Loosened on an Engine.

Clinton, Mass, Nov. 14-But for the vigilance of the watchman of the Cln- ton Wall Trunk company the engine
 room and perhaps the entire factory itself would probably have been de-
 molished tomorrow when the engine
 was started. As it was, the discovery
 that the cylinder head and some of the bearings of the engine had been loos-
 ened was made this morning, and some
 thousands of dollars worth of proper ty and probably several lives were
 thereby saved.
 The watchman at once reported the fact to the police end before noon to-
 day George F. Herrick, discharged engineer, had been arrested and charg-
 ed with breaking and entering with the
 prospects that a more serious complaint | may be made against him. Herrick
 was employed as engineer up to about
 year ago, when he was dismissed and
 since then, it is claimed, he has repeat
 edly threatened revenge on the officials | of the company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
PARlsu HousE DEDIoArED.
Formal Opening of the Church of the Ascension's New Building Yesterday.

Formal Opening of the Church of the
 Ascension's New Building Yesterday.
 The cosy parish house recently erect ed by the members Of the Church of the Ascension on Ward street, imme- diately in the rear of the church prop CT, was formally dedicated yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 At least 200 people attended the dedi- catory exercises, which were conducted by the Rev. Flank 1T. Marshall, rector of the church. Special music was rem dered by the choir, among which was an anthem entitled "Send Out Thy Light
 A large offering was made, and the money will be expended on the inter- for decorations of the parish house.
 Rev. Marshall made a very interest," ing address relative to church work and the work to be done in the par ish house. In brief, he compared church work in modern times with that of an- cient. He expressed himself as being considered that such meetings as are held in parish houses do more to bring the church people together and make the time of relationship more firm than almost any other branch of church work.
 On Tuesday night the congregation will tender Rev. and Mrs. Marshall a reception. All the clergymen in the city will be invited to be present. A musical and literary programme will be rendered, participated in by Miss Hell en Johnson, Miss Katrina Murphy, sev- eral of Miss Dudley Burke's pupils and others.
 A catchy little comedietta entitled "Popplaton's Predicament" will be given in the parish house on Thursday and Friday evenings. The cast is com- posed of members of the church. Those participating are: MT. and Mrs. Beers, MT. and Mrs. Harry Wood, MT. A. G. Gehanne, Mrs. Rebecca Hull Gehanne and Miss Susie Coe and Maud Per- due.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Arrears Will be Claimed if Port Uses Greek
 Money foriA ring a1nents.

Constantinople, Nov 14.-In connec- ton with the announcement just made by the Russian embassy to the Turkish government that Russia will demand the unpaid arrears of the Russo-Turk- ish war indemnity if the porte applies any part of the Greek war indemnity to increase the Turkish armaments, it is now pointed out that when some time ago General Brialmont submitted to the porte plans for arr1ing the forts at the entrance of the Bosphorus, Russia in timated that she would consider this a hostile act In deference to the intima- tion then given the porte abandoned the Bosphorus scheme Russias atti- tude with respect to the present plans for reorganizing the Turkish navy is considered a logical suite of her recent policy to keep Turkey weak.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
DRAFT ON ARMf'S STRENGTH. Detailing of United States Officers t
 Lodges and Military Schools.

Washington, Nov- 14.-Adjutant Gen. ,eral Breck in his report to Major Gen. eral Miles calls attention to the heavy draft that is made on the effective strength of the army by detailing off, cers to lodges and military schools and suggests that there should be an in- crease in this direction. He says the services of artillery men are much needed in their regular duties. He recommends two additional regiments of artillery and two companies to each regiment of infantry. The character of the enlisted men is higher and deser- tions less numerous. The post changes continue to prove satisfactory. He also comments on the post graduate schools, gymnasiums and physical training re- quirements. He says there should be adopted a higher plan of instruction at the post schools for soldiers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
HANGED TO A WINDLASS
THREE INDIANS LYNCHED BY 4
 MOB IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

One Was Under Sentence of Death for the
 Murder of the spicer Family and the
 Other Two Were Self-Confessed Access
 sories-Au Had Been Granted a New
 Trial by the Supreme Court.
 Minneapolis, Nov. 14.-A special from Bismarck, N. D., says: Alexander Cou- det, Paul Holytrack and Philip Ireland, full-blooded Indians, the first of whom was sentenced to death for the murder of six of the Spicer family last Febru- ary and had just been granted new trial by the supreme court, and the lat ter two self-confessed accessories in the murder, were taken from the county jail in Emmons county last night and lynched by a mob. The lynching had been apparently coolly planned and was carried out without a break in the programme.
 Sudden and swift retribution was meted out by the mob to the murderers. Williamsport, where the hanging took place, is about forty miles from this city and off the railroad. The news of the hanging was brought here this af- ternoon by mounted messenger. The sheriff of the county was in this city when the hanging occurred. The men had been under the custody of the deputy sheriff and they were taken from under his control by the mob and hang ed to windlass several hundred yards from the jail, where their bodies were still swinging in the breeze during the entire day, the coroner not having yet arrived and no one else volunteering tc cut them down. There were about for ty men concerned in the lynching. Osceola, Ark, Nov. 14.-Henry Phil- lips, alias Doc Jones' a negro, a self confessed murderer, was lynched in the court yard here at midnight last night by a mob composed of prominent citi- zens of this town and surrounding country. The direct result of the lynch ing was the murder of merchant near here by Phillips a few days ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
POLYG1NY NOT DEAD.
Mormon Church is Seeking to Re-establish
 Its Power.

Boston, Nov. 14.-The Rev. Charles R. Bliss, financial agent of Salt Lake college, Utah, spoke this evening in the Franklin street Congregational church, Sonlerville, on the Present Attitude of Mormonisn." He said the American people misconceive the na- ture and under-rate the power of mor- monism The position taken by many that polygamy is dead is not true. It is still practiced by men prominent in the church, and is generally accepted bv the Mormon people as true in doc Urine. The Mormon church is steadily seeking to re-establish it's power it is evident from many facts,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
ILLNESS OF CAPTAIN GESSNER,
Successfully Operated Upon for Appendi-
 citis Yesterday.


 Captain F. A. Gessner, proprietor of Apothecaries' hall on Chapel street, was operated upon for appendicitis about g o'clock yesterday morning by Dr. Car malt and Dr. Verdi. The operation was a very successful one and Dr. Verdi, the attending physician, has sanguine hopes of his patients recov- cry unless complications develop.
 Captain Gessner was taken i'll week ago last Wednesday and it was soon ascertanled that he was suffering from appendicitis. He strongly objected, however, to having an operation per- formed and his physician deferred to his wishes, thinking the disease might be checked in it's incipiency. Saturday 1t became evident that the only course to pursue in order to save the patient s life was to perform the operation.
 Captain Gessner was resting comfort ably last night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
SUPERIOR TO 7HE ENGLISH.
Tribute to American Jockeys Riding by
 London Referee.

London Referee.
 London, Nov. 14.-The Referee, which is considered one of the highest sport authorities in England, pays a great compliment to-day to Tod Sloane, the American jockey. It says: ''At the present moment we do not think we have a more popular parsonage on the turf than little Sloane. If the little American goes on doing as well as he has been doing we shall probably have school of imitators spring up. His method at present seems superior to the English. At both meetings last week Sloane distinguished himself, and he has become such favorite with the racing constituency that he now has a strong following in the market, while his services are much sought by owners and trainers
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
EDITOR STABBED TO DEATH.
Caused by Reply to an Accusation by the
 Murderer.

Hot Springs, Miss, Nov. 14.-At Ash land, an inland town twenty miles west of here, w. H. Harrison, editor of the Ashland Register, was stabbed to death last evening by J. l.. Mcdonald. The two men had some words about a mo- tice in the paper about an approach ing lecture, Mcdonald charging that had the orator been a Methodist in stead of a Baptist the notice would have been more extended. Harrison replied through his paper in way that incensed Mcdonald and the tragedy re- suited. Mcdonald, who is highly con- nected, is in jail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
BODY OF JACK TAR FOUND. James Sullivan of the Crew of the Battle.
 ship Massachusetts.

Wickford, R. l., Nov. 14.-The body of Mass, and one of the crew of the bat tleship Massachusetts, was found this morning lying on the shore at Narra- gansett Pier. Sullivan was drowned off the Lionshead, three weeks ago to- day by the upsetting of a cat-boat, in which he and a companion named Richard Nagle were on their way from Newport to New York. The body when found was attired in citizens clothes and distigured by coming in contact with the rocks. The remains are in charge of the officials.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Champion Racquet Player Here.

New York, Nov. 14.--Peter Latham, champion racquet player of the world, arrived to-day on the Umbria. He was met at the pier by members of the Racquet and Tennis club. The cham pion will leave tomorrow for Niagara Falls. He will return here to play on November 27. Then he goes to Chica- gO
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Professor Anen Dead,

Philadelphia, Nov 14.-Harrison AL len, M. D., emeritus professor of com parative anatomy in the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania, died suddenly to-day of what is believed to have been heart disease. About a year ago Dr. Allen was operated on for ap- pendicitis.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Mail Carrier Held Up.

Warren, Idaho, Nov 14.-The mail carrier was held up here last night by a lone highwayman and ordered to cut open his mail sacks, which he did, and the robber took the mail and letters. There was about four thousand dol lars in cash. The sheriff and posse of ten men immediately set out in pur- suit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
M4RrIAL IAW RSrABLIsHED.
President Moraes of Brazil Issues Decree
 Evidence of Political Conspiracy.

London, Nov. 15.-A dispatch to the Times from Rio Janeiro says that Pres ident Moraes has issued a decree, es- tablishing martial law for a period of thirty days. The evidence of a politi- cal conspiracy in accordance with the recent attempt to assassinate the presi- dent is the cause, The president is, however, quiet, and public opinion sup ports the course of the executive. The prefect of peace, who IS a prominent Jacobin, has resigned The police pro- hibit the gathering of people in the streets. All things considered, the sit uation is exciting.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
sPOKANE'S MAYOR ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Receiving Deposits for an
 Insoivent Bank.

Spokane, Wash, Nov. 14-Postmaster Mallon has caused the arrest of Mayor Olmsted, A. A. Newberry, E. B. Hyde and D. r. Welzel, prominent citizens. They were officers and directors of the Citizens National bank, which failed with a deposit of $S,11O of postoffice money. As the bank was not a. United States depository the loss falls upon the postmaster and his bondsmen. He charges the defendants with knowledge that the bank was insolvent when his deposit was taken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
HAS YImAn SIGNIFICANCE.
Recall of the Military Attache at German
 Embassy at Paris.

London, Nov. 15.--The Rome corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: "A high officer informs me that the recent recall of Colonel SchWarzkappen, mili- tary attache of the German embassy at Paris, has vital significance. It was due to the direct intervention of Elm peror William in order to lessen an in- creasing dangerous situation, Colonel Schwarzkappen being the person who negotiated the purchase of the secret documents which led to the condemna- tion of Captain Dreyfus."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Killed While Leaving a Saloon.

Bridgeport, Nov. 14.-Nicholas An- derson, aged twenty-eight, when leav- ing Lynch's saloon on State street, as the place was being closed at midnight Saturday night, fell down an unpro- tected stairway and fractured his skull, dying almost instantly. Anderson has been employed as hostler for the Hart man Brewing company,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Demands Their Dismissal.

Constantinople, Nov. 14.-Baron de Calico, the Austra-H Hungarian ambas- sador to the porte, has demanded the dismissal of the Vai Of Adana, Asia Minor, and of the Mustessarif of Mer- sina, the port of Adana, the two off, cials responsible for the recent indig- nifty to the Austra merchant BrazzafoI- Ii, agent at Mersina of the Austrian Lloyd steamship company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
His Right Arm Amputated.

F Bridgeport, Nov. 14.-Charles Scofield, aged twenty-three years, a brakeman on the Naugatuck division of the Con- solidated road, fell from a freight car in the railroad yard this morning, and one of the cars passed over his right arm. It had to be amputated above the elbow. Scofeld belonged in Water- bury.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
TROUBLE IN THE BALKANS,
Relations Between Bulgaria and Turkey
 Are Standardization Preparing.


 London, Nov. 15.-The usually we'll informed Vienna correspondent of the Times says: '"The final treaty of peace between Turkey and Greece has not yet been signed and the negotiations of the powers with respect to autonomy for Crete have hardly emerged from the initial stage, when already there are disouieting symptoms in the Balk- ans. The relations between Bulgaria and the porte are strained. The sultan is preparing for all eventualities and one hundred thousand Turkish soldiers are on the Bulgarian frontier armed with maunsers and amply provided with horses and guns. Servia, of course, would be implicated in any complications that may arise.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Bishop Coadjutor Brewster's Visit.

Stamford, Nov. 14.-Bishop Coadjutor Brewster paid his first official visit to this city to-day, when he instituted Rev. Charles Morris Anderson of New Bedford, rector of St. Johns parish. This is only the sixth rector the parish has had during it's existence of 155 wears
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Dr. RoweIl,s Earn Burned,

Stamford, Nov. 14.-A barn belonging to Dr. Edward E. Powell, with part of it's contents, was destroyed by fire early tonight, causing a loss of $2,5O0; partly insured. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Snow in BridgepOrt.

Bridgeport, Nov. 1.-The first furry of snow of the season occurred here shortly before mignight tonight. It, however. did not continue long enough to be considered snowfall, as the ground was scarcely whitened.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
H.EMoHrAL SERVICE HEED.
In Honor of Engineers Foyle and Piersol
 and Fireman Thompson.

and Fireman Thompson.
 New York, Nov. 13.-Memorial Ser vices in honor of Engineer John Foyle and Fireman John O. Thompson, who lost their lives three weeks ago in the wreck at Garrison's. V. r., and Engin- eer Charles L. Pierson, who was killed at New Haven one week later, were held to-day in the Railroad Mems branch of the Y. M. c. A. building on Madison avenue, this city. Over 200 engineer and fremen attended,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
Verdi,s Wife Dead,

Rome, Nov. 14-Signora Verdi, wife of the celebrated composer, Giusseppi Verdi, now in his eighty-fourth year, is dead.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 14.-Three passengers on the steamer Mascot, just in at Port Tampa from Cuba, report successful landing of the last filibus- tering expedition. They were of the filibustering party, but refuse to give any details.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-15
GENERAL BLANC0'S EDICT
CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF
 RECONCENTRODOS.

Insurgents Dynamite q Train-No Demon- stration to Weyler-Tobacco Prohibition to be Studied-Minister Woodford's Res quest May be Granted-Filibustering Ex- petition Lands.