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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
STEEL BEAM TOOL DISSOLVED.
Companies Meet and Vote to Create ar
 Open Market.

open MorRef.
 Philadelphia, May 13.--A special meeting of the companies interested in ized fourteen months ago was held in this city to-day, and the pool was dis solved and an open market created. The companies represented at the meet ing were Jones & Laughlin, Carnegie company, Pencoyd Iron company, Illi- nofs Steel company, Phoenix Iron com pany, Passaic Rolling Mill company and the Pottsville Iron and Steel com pany.
 Percival Roberts, vice president of the Pencoyd company, stated that the meeting was entirely harmonious, and that all were of the opinion that an open market was best. He denied that there was any distrust among those comprising the pool, or that the rates on steel beams had been cut. He said: 'The fixed price on beams has been maintained, but the companies manu- featuring these also make plates, an- gles, etc. The prices on these latter have been cut owing to competition, and there being no fixed price on them, it was deemed advisable to have an open market on beams also.'
 Mr Roberts does not believe that there will be any general cutting of prices now that the pool is dissolved. Beams" he said. Twill probably be sold cheaper, but then plates and an- gles will command a higher rate ac- cordingly, so in the average there will be no decrease of prices"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
COAL B1RGE FOUND FRS.
Chesapeake With e5o Tons of Coal Goes to
 the Bottom.

New York, May 13.-The coal barges Hudson, Elm City, Spot. and Chesa- peake left Perth Amboy in tow of tug Municipal at noon to-day for New London, all coal laden. After getting out into the Amboy channel, the sea grew unusually rough, causing the barges to labor heavily. The tug pro- ceeded slowly with the tow until off the Quickstep bay south of Swinburne Island about 1:3O D. m, when the sea became so heavy that the barges pounded against each other and the Chesapeake was observed to be settling fast, and in a few minutes went to the bottom. The Municipal proceeded up the bay with the other three barges.
 The Chesapeake was loaded with 25O tons of coal. Her pilot house and hatches f1oated off, and drifted with the tide, and finally were washed ashore on Staten Island beach, north of Fort Wadsworth, Captain Loux and crew of the wrecked barge was picked up by the Municipal An effort will be made to raise the Chesapeake.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
JERRY SIMPSON MUST NOT TALK
The House Voted and Decided That He
 Must be silent.

Washington, May 13.-The question of the program under which the house is proceeding was raised to-day by MT. Wheeler and led to debate. MT. Wheel CT objected to the approval of the Gour- nal on the ground that the rule adopted two weeks ago which allowed the house to sit without quorum was unconsti- tutiOnal.
 MT Simpson endeavored to renew his resolution upon the speaker for failing to appoint committees and censured the republicans. He was declaring that there were more democrats and populists than republicans present when the speaker sustained the point that he was out of order.
 q have been in doubt whether I have any say in this house lately" MT. Simp- son shouted.
 MT Payne called MT. Simpson to or der, and to him the Kansas senator said: f'The speaker recognizes that you will do his bidding and you will get a place on the committees all right"
 This taunt moved MT. Dingley and MT. Stone to call Mir. Simpson to order.
 The question whether MT. Simpson should be permitted to proceed in or der was put to the house and many re publicans voted no while restrained from voting.
 Several democrats protested against MT. Simpson being taken from the floor and there was some filibustering. after which the house decided that MT. Simpson could not speak.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
WERE PROBABLY POISONED,
Mysterious Affair Being Investigated in
 n New HnInnshire Town.


 Somersworth, N. H., May 13.-The authorities here are Investigating the poisoning case which has just come to light James Swinerton, farmer, six ty years old, and his housekeeper, Lil- Han Goodwin, a woman of thirty-tive, are lying seriously i'll at the residence of Edward Copeland near here, their cases having grown steadily worse since they were first taken i'll about six weeks ago. Poisoning was not sus pected until the limbs of the patients became paralyzed and a consultation of physicians was held City Physician Thomas J. Dougherty and Drs. Moves, Grant and Price, who attended, deter mined that the man and woman must have taken arsenic at different times Part of a barrel of flour which they used was In the Copeland house. They made some bread and soon after eating it. both MT and Mrs. Copeland were taken i'll, but they soon recovered. This led the physicians to take possession of the flour and it will be analysed.
 Tty authorities have been notified and they are now looking for 8 man. who at one time called on Miss Good win frequently, and who, it is said, on one occasion, upon meeting Swinerton and Miss Goodwin together drew a knife and threatened to use it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
THE ACTOR AND THE OR4TOR
Joseph Jefferson, on Their Semblance and
 Difference, at Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, May 13.-Joseph Jeffer- son, the veteran actor, addressed the members of the Contemporary club here this evening. His remarks were not confined to any one subject, but related to various incidents of his dra- matic career. He gave an interesting comparison of the relative merits of oratory and acting, declaring that one was not synonymous with the other. The essential qualifications of each were the same, but not further sem blance existed.
 An actor, said MT Jefferson, in speak ing of the merits of comedy and trag- edy, should not allow himself to make known that he is conscious of his honor. When an actor allows his audience to see that he appreciates the humor of his remarks the entire sublety of humor is lost. MT. Jefferson devoted some time to a review of the plays of Shakes Deare.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
Reported Macedonian Uprising.

London, May 13.-A dispatch to the Daily Chronicle from Athens says that the Greeks who have arrived there from Damia report a Macedonian rising in the district between Selfdze and Kozi- ami, while the Times, an Athens evening paper, states that there has been a ris- ing in Central Macedonia; that 4,O00 in- surgents have captured the pass form ing a part of the principal line of com munications of the Turkish army; that they are advancing towards Elassona, and are preparing to unite forces with the bands under Davel, Zermas and other Macedonian chiefs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14

The first meeting of the board of finance sitting as an Investigating committed, in pursuance of an order from the court of common council to inquire into the alleged irregularity connected with the recent advertising of the street sprinkling assessments, was held last evening in the mayors S office. The members present were Al dermen, Rourke, Darlington and Clarke and Councilmen Fuller and Brown. Alderman Forsyth was the only absen- tee. Mayor Farnsworth was not pres ent at the meeting.
 Alderman Rourke, being the senior member of the board, called the meet ing to order and suggested that chair man be appointed. Councilman Fuller nominated Alderman Darlington. It was suggested that City Clerk Lyon act as secretary of the committee, but it was thought by some of the members that, inasmuch as the city clerk would be an important witness in the case, it would be better to have some one else act as clerk.
 It was then moved that F. P. Lyon (not relative of the former), private secretary to the mayor, act as clerk. Councilman Fuller nominated him. AL derman Rourke asked if the gentleman was a stenographer He was answered in the affirmative, and MT. Lyon was elected.
 '"The next thing, gentlemen" said Al derman Rourke, ''of whom are we going to inquire?"
 Have we the power to summon wit nesses?" asked Councilman Fuller.
 "Oh, yes,' answered Alderman Rourke.
 Where do we get it?' continued MT Fuller.
 From the legislature, replied Mr. Rourke.
 There was some discussion, and the committee went into executive session to devise plans for the inquiry and to select the names of those whom they will summon. The committee deter mined upon the date of the investiga- in the aldermen's chamber. The hear ing will be public.
 But little positive information as to who would be summoned before the committee could be gained last evening, but the following list probably in- cludes the most prominent witnesses: Mayor Farnsworth, Corporation Coun- sel Ely, City Auditor Brown, City Clerk Lyon, Assistant City Clerk E. A. Street, the editors and and business managers of the local papers, city hall reporters, Rev. Dr. Newman Smyth, George l.. Fox, rector of Hopkins grammar school, and James B. Martin.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
ITS ORTIETH ANNTTERS4RY.
Olive Branch, No. S4, F, A. M., Celebrates
 In Nashville.

In WestviIle.
 The fortieth anniversary of Olive Branch No. S4, F. A. M, of Westville, was celebrated in Masonic hall last night. At 6:30 o'clock by special dis pensation of the grand master, the meeting opened and the third degree was worked on Rev. MT. McNicoll Of Bridgeport, former pastor of the West vile M E. church.
 Afterwards the members adjourned to the banquet hall, where tables were set for about 200 and every chair was occupied. The tables were prettily decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. The ladies of Ethel chapel, No S2, Order of Eastern Star, served
 Rev. MT. McNicoll invoked blessing. After the banquet MT. William Wal lace Lee of Meriden, the only living charter member, read the history of the lodge from its start. There were twelve charter members. His paper was very interesting, his delivery plain and his humor amusing. After his paper Mir Robert Grant. master of Olive branch. who presided, called on the following gentlemen, who made informal speech es: Judge Bryant of West Haven, dis trict deputy of New Haven county; L.. MT Woodford of the Grand lodge, Will liam Stahl P. M., of Connecticut Rock lodge, Dr. Hutchinson, P. w., of Woos- ter, Willis M. Isbell of Olive branch.
 A delegation from Morning Star lodge headed by P M. Early was present, as was also P. G. M. Rowe of Norwich.
 The present membership of Olive branch is 275.
 The Masonic quartet of Trumbull lodge rendered some very pleasing se- lections during the evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
THE LEONA FIRE VICTIMS.
Passenger Says the Crew Might Have
 Saved the Steerage Passengers.

New York, May 13.-The investiga tion of the fire which caused the loss of thirteen lives aboard the Mallory Line steamship Leona on Sunday morning last, was made to-day by the local board of United States steamboat inspectors. Captain James Wilder and First Officer Frank Walker testified concerning their knowledge of the fire and the efforts made to save the pass engers in the steerage, where the loss of life occurred. Later in the day none of the passengers had put In an ap- pearance and Captain Peri of the in vestigating committee having express ed his satisfaction, the hearing was brought to a close.
 One of the passengers said that the steerage passengers could have been saved had the crew gone down to fight the fire.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
Military Activity at constantinople.

London, May 14.-The correspondent of the Standard at Constantinople says:
 ''Edhem Pasha has wired to the porte that he is quite certain of being able to capture Domokos and the Greek army as well; and in response pressing orders have been sent to the Turkish staff to go ahead with greatest energy, regard less of diplomacy.
 General military preparation con- tinue here on the largest scale"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
TnEOSOPH NOT 4 RELIGI0N.
This is to be Inferred from Finding in q
 Massachusetts Court.

Boston, May 13.-The finding for the defendant was rendered by Judge Shel- don to-day, in the superior court, in the cases of the New England Theoso- phical corporation vs. the city of Bos- ton.
 The action was brought to recover taxes paid under protest, which were levied upon the corporations property in this city. The plaintiff contended that it is a religious society within the meaning of the law, and that it's prop erty was exempt from taxation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
House.,

In the house yesterday morning MT. Hall of Waterbury, chairman of the committee on roads and bridges, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill relating to the highway commission be transmitted immediately to the senate,
 MT. Kenealey asked for @ reconsidera-. tion of the vote by which the bill was passed on Wednesday in order that he might amend by a resolution appointing a joint committee consisting of one senator and four representatives to in vestigate the subject of road building and report to the next general assem-
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
Dartmouth Debaters Win

Hanover. N. H., May 13.-Dartmouth won the second annual debate from Williams tonight on the proposition: Resolved, That it is desirable that municipalities in the United States having a population of 25,O0O or more own and operate all plants for supply ing light, water and surface transport ation.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
BELIEVED TO BE 4 SrRANGhER.
New York Police Have a Prisoner Thought
 to Have StrnnwIed SnNermI Wnmen


 to Have StrangIed Several Women. New York, May 13.-In the person of a pedler named Joseph Tolker or Tait, the police believe they have found the strangler who has caused the death of several women of the town within the past year. He was arrested on Tues day at the instance of a Mrs. Pauline Barnett, who said she recognized him as the man who attacked and robbed her in Central Park a few days ago. He has been connected more or less di- rectly by the police with the deaths of Annie Beck, mysteriously strangled in her apartments near 14th street last year; Minnie Weldt and Diamond Flossie' Murphy, these two having been murdered by strangling also.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
THE PORTE REMAINS MUTE
NO REPLY VOUCHSAFED TO POWERS
 REQUEST FOR AN ANARMLSTICE.

Both Greece and Turkey Continue to Make
 Active War Preparations-Turks Will
 Attempt to Capture Dokomos and the
 Greek Army-Greeks Besieging Prevesa
 and NicOcopolis.
 Constantlnople, May 19.-The foreign ambassadors held another conference to-day after which Baron DeCalice, the Austro- Hungarian ambassador, called upon TeWfik Pasha, the Turkish minis ter of foreign affairs, and renewed the proposal of an armistice which was presented yesterday. The opinion is general in Turkish circles that until the occupation of Domokos, which is mo- mentarily expected, the porte cannot grant an armistice.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
Broker Chapman Starts for Washington

New York, May 11.-Broker Elverton R. Chapman, the recalcitrant witness before the senate Investigating com mittee, will leave for Washington to- morrow and place himself in the hands of his counsel
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
Found Dead in a Canal.

Manchester, N. H.. May 13.-The body of a man fifty years of age was found in the canal here tonight. In a pray erbook found in the clothes was the name Bryan O'Connor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
Rhode Island Children Select the yio1e

Providence, R. l., May 13.-The school children of Rhode Island who have been casting ballots for a state flower for several days. favored the violet by vote of 1O,O13 out of the total number of 42,22l9 votes cast.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
2.Ooo Deaths in Two Weeks from PIague

London, May 14.-A dispatch to the Dali Mail from Bombay says that the bubonic plague is making fearful rav- ages in the Cutchmandvi distrfct,where there have been 1000 deaths in a fort night Half the population has fled
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
Greece stin Sending Men to the Front.

London, May 14-The Athens corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says that the government continues to send men to the front and is purchasing large quantities of war material.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
Greeks Besieging Nicopous and Prevess

Athens May 13,-Midnight-Acc ing to dispatches just received here, the Greek forces are besieging Nico- copols and Prevesa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14
MAYOR WILL BE SUMMONED
BOARD OF FINANCE BEGIN STREET
 SHRINKING INQUIRY.

Editors, Business Managers and Reporters, City Officials and Minister Will Tell What They Know of the Gorgeous Ad- vertisement Contract-Date of Hearing Tuesday Next at 8 D. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-14

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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-10-22
Faith In Dreams.

An English general and his wife resi-
dent in Ireland were constantly pes
tered by beggar woman to whom they
had been very charitable. One morn
ing at the usual hour when the lady
was getting into her carriage the old
woman appeared and began:
"Agh, my lady, success to yer lady-
ship, and success to your honor's hon
or this morning, of all the days of the
year; for, sure, didn't 1 drame last
night thatyer ladyship gave me a pound
OF tay andyer honor gave me a pound of
tobacco!"
But, my good woman said the gen
eral, do you not know that, dreams
always go by the rule of contrary,
DO they so, phase yer honor?" re-
Joined the old woman. "Then it must
be yer honor that viii give me the tay
and her ladyship that will giye;m the
tobacco. '-Tit-Bits
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-10-22
DID NOT KISS THE BRIDE.
Sooner Than Cause a Scene the Constabl
Compromised for Small Fee.

sooner Inan cause scene the Constable
Compromised for Small Fee.
A marriage took place in the Office of
justice of the peace in Columbus, O.,
a few days ago, and, while a most i'm
pressive ceremony to the contracting
parties, it had a very humorous side
TO the spectators. The couple were evil
IDENTIFY from the rural districts, says
the Troy Times, and were both seem
ingly covered with confusion at their
having to stand up before the four or
five present. After the form had been
read, the blushing pair standing hand
in hand, the magistrate announced in
a serious tone that, as it was the GUS
tom of the constable to kiss the bride,
she would prepare herself for the os-
culation. The constable stepped bold
ly out, and, being good-looking young
fellow, the young woman seemed not
averse to being kissed. All doubts
of the propriety of the act were soon
set at rest, for the husky groom stepped
before her with an air of determination
upon his face that showed it was life
and death with him. He gave his
hands an imaginary washing and said:
Squire, this yere lady b'longs to me
now, an what she did afore took her
amt my business, but if this constable
is willin', I'll give him $3.50 to call it
Off" The server of writs signifed his
assent and the jealous countryman
paid the amount, which found it's way
over the bar of the nearest saloon a
few minutes after the newly-married
pair departed.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-10-22
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-10-22
A Wise Precaution.

The president of a large accident
company tells this remarkable story
and locates the occurrence in Brooklyn:
Some time ago a large policy holder
III my company was run over by troll
ley car and his right leg painfully
crushed. He remained conscious after
the shock for three minutes, during
which time he pulled out his watch
and called the attention of the crowd
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to IL o'clock. His policy expired at
noon, and his foresight was rewarded
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-10-22
Many Uses for Musf;room.

Not only human beings, but cows,
sheep, squirrels and many kinds of
birds are fond of mushrooms. In
many places mushrooms are dried Just
as our grandmothers once dried ap-
pies, strung on strings, and hung from
the ceiling for winter use. Some Euro
pean species are used in coloring. One
yields yellow dye, another an exqui-
site green which colors the tree on
which it grows; and from this wood is
manufactured the celebrated Tun-
fridge ware. The poor people of
ranconia, Germany, dry, press and
stitch together certain kind of mush
room, which is then made into gar
ments; and in Bohemia a large round
toadstool is tried and the inside re-
moved; it is turned bottom upward,
fastened to the wall and used to hold
a beautiful trailing vine, which grows
luXuriantly-St. Nicholas
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-10-22
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