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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07

SYMPHONY CONCERT.
Sale of Course Tickets Opens Thursday

Sale of Course Tickets Opens Thursday
. Morning.
The sale of course tickets for the New
Haven Symphony orchestra commences
Thursday morning at o'clock and will
be continued to Monday evening, when
the sale of course tickets will close and
on Thursday morning at o'clock the
tickets for the first concert will be sold.
The concerts promise to be very inter-
esting this year, as the orchestra is rap
idly gaining perfection. The fact that
prominent artists have been secured as
solosists will be appreciated very much
The price of each course ticket is 81;
single tickets, so cents, IS cents and 81.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07

Boston, Dec. Cat r wharf to-day
the fleet of Gloucester vessels compris-
ed the Lottie Gardner, High Ram
Lowell and James Steele. 1t was stat
ed among dealers on the wharf this
morning that it was possible that the
supply might run little short in this
city for few weeks but they felt sure
that the course of events would regu-
late the supply and demand without
any increase in the cost of fish to the
consumers. -
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07
DEATH OF LoRENz ELLENBER-


The death of Lorehz Ellenberger, a
well known resident of Fair Haven
East, occurred yesterday at his resi-
dence, 294 Quinnipiac street. Mr.. Ell
lenberger was born in Germany, but
had been in this country about thirty
years. Fl was piano maker and had
been employed for many years at B.
Shoninger &, Co.'S piano factory. He
was siXty-seven years of age, and
leaves widow and two children sor
and daughter. The son is Henry Ell
lenberger who is employed at Mac
Governs cycle shop. The daughter is
Miss Emma Ellenberger, who is EN-
ployed in the treasury department il
Washington. Arrangements for thu
funeral have not yet been completed
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07
7 q. O. F. PAST GRANDs.

The Past Grand association of Odd
Fellows of the state will visit Monto-
wese lodge, No. 10 on the evening of
December 20. 1t will be an event of
much Importance in Odd Fellow circles,
and a large attendance is expected,
The meeting will be held in Red Mems
hall
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07
Local Weather Report.
FOR DECEMBER 3, 1897.

mean temperature, 81.
Max. temperature, 50.
Min. temperature, 30.
Precipitation. inches.
Max. velocity of wind, 4-NE.
Accumulated excess of daily mean tenn
perature since January |, l9. degrees; or an
average daily excess of . degrees
Total excess in precipitation since Janu-
airy l, 1857 inches.
U. G. MYERS. Observer
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07
JOHN ROWAN VERY LOW.

John Rowan of So Kensington street,
who was for over fifteen years salesman
for R. Veitch & Sons, the florists on
Chapel street, is seriously i'll with a
complication of diseases and is hardly
expected to survive the night.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07
WEATHER RECORD,
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,
0EFJSr ON run CuIER

AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. 6, 1897, p. m.
Weather forecast for Tuesday,
For Connecticut: Fair in the morning,
followed by cloudy and threatening wea-
ther; warmer; winds shifting to southerly.
For eastern New York: Cloudy weather;
light snow in extreme northerly portion;
warmer in northern portions; winds shift
dng to.southerly.
- e.
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Have It Sent to You.
The Journal and Courier will be sent
TO any address by mall at the same
terms as It is delivered in the city. Is
cents a week; so cents a month.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07
Pocket Book Parade.

Hard picking the Xmas
gift fancy, because every
piece in the show has its own
peculiar prettiness. Monkey
skins, lizard=skins, alligator
skins, Russia, Morocco Card
Cases, Combination Books,
Bill Books, Letter Gases,
Purses, Tuck Bookshelf
silver and gilt decoratings
Begin at &C., go to $500. :!
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07
Xmas Downstairs.
Xmas Nick=Nack Corner.

Cute little metal oddities in
ornamental utilities. A whole
counter scattered with EN-.
Ethiopian Slave Ash Receiv-
ers; merry black and red
bicycle fends; tiny rabbit
pin-cushions; Turkish pen
wipers and more and more.
Twenty-nine cents ii buy you
something real sweet.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-07
Art i'm Calendars.

THE GREAT WEBSTER, soc.
Reprint of the original dictionary
Bound in strong cloth-solid enough tc
sell by weight-:fve POUNDS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
WANSkUCK.
Italians In a Row-PresentatiOn 10 Mr..
and Mrs. Mob c.

There was an incipient riot between about
10 Italians at the corner of Veazie street and
Branch avenue shortly after o'clock last
evening. The participants were nearly all
boys, their ages ranging from H. TO Is years.
For some time there has been hard feeling be-
tween the residents of Tooleville and Eagle
Park, and many bloody fight have the boy
together. Every evening the two fac
tious on thoir way bore from the Steere
mill, have a wordy war. and the corner of
Veazie street and Branch avenue is where
they separate, one faction going down the
avenue to Toolevlle, and the other going up
the street 10 Eagle Park. Last night they sep
arated as usual the Eagle Park faction to tho
number OF fifteen only crossing the street.
where they stood and began To call the Tool
villes vilo names For awhile the air was
blue with curses in Italian and broken Eng
lish. Suddenly the Tooleviles charged with
dinner pals uplifted. So dad the Eagle Parks
They met in the middle OF the car track and
tho tin pals came together with n crasn.
There were cries and muttered curses for al
most n minute, when the combatants sep
arated, only 20 go at II again after "A brief
rest. "Me klll-a you" one boy said as he
| smashed the other over the head with his din
| ner pail and knocked him down. Suddenly
some enc shouted Police. Here comes the
cop" and then the two gangs separated and
vanished, going in different directions.
| There must be a number of sore heads in the
! Steere mill this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Noble were given a
surprise party Mt their residence on Douglas
avenue in Geneva last evening. There were
about twenty in the party who waited on the
| young couple and presented them with n mum
| Der OF useful presents.
| A large number availed themselves Of the
chance 10 register Mt the Geneva Hotel las,
evening. Town Clerk Angel OF North Provi.
deuce was on hand and registered nearly l0t
names
Rev Father TreoN has opened fair in the
basement OF ST. AIMS church on Hawkin.
street. There was large attendance last
| eyoninp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

evenh !. - There was a good attendance and
quite a sum was added TO the treasury. During
the evening a very enjoyable entertainment
was given. the principal attraction being the
singing OF the steppe quartet. Tue program
included piano duet by Miss Beulsh ingham
and Miss Grace Hopkins: reading, II and My
Father in Law" Miss Mildred Carter; cornot
olo, Mr.. SPHINX; bass solo, Mr. Alexander
Steele: reading, Tiger Lilies Race Miss
Carter; Quartet, Rocked on the Billows OF
the Deep" cornet solo, Mr.. Sphinx, and read
ing, "A Railway Matinee" Miss Carter.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of the Riv
erpoint Congregational church will observe
Forefathers day in commemoration OF the
landing Of the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, by
an open air meeting and special services next
sunday.
Two young men became engaged in an nj
tercation on Main street at RiverpointE asst
evening, and from words came 10 blows, = nn'
melting eSch other 90 the amusement or
crowd which quickly collected, until they
were separated by their friends
Tax Collector Matteson visited the Cleaner
Office at Phenix yesterday for the purpose OF
receiving the tax assessed for 1851, and large
number OF the taxpayers took the opportunity
to discharge their indebtedness 10 the town
Mrs William Ludgate fell down fight OF
stairs at her home in (rompton this morning,
bruising herself badly, but fortunately break
ing no bones.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
WARREN.
Changes in III, Time Of Closing III, Malls.
N0t.s About Town.

A change has been made in the mails re-
Gently, which now close for Providence at
1:iv 40 and II 40 a. in., and 40 end $40 p.
IN. The mails from Providence arrive At q.
m, l2 noon and ?, 9 and I y. m.
Frank Forest, who was arrested by Ohcer
Walsh for striking the daughter Of Delima
Langlois. was srraigned in the Firth District
Court Thursday for the ofense. Forest
pleaded guilty and was fined So and costs He
was committed in default of payment.
All the school closed for the fall term this
afternoon without public examination, but
with general exercises.
Mrs. II. #. Champlin is confined TO her
home with a severe attack of neuralgia.
Miss Matte Church will entertain com
psny OF her young friends at her home in
South Warren this evening.
The O. II. Whist Club will hold its next
meeting with Mrs Ella Pierce ON Water
street.
A large elm tree has been removed from the
corner OF Mr. Frank Dsnas gard, where IT
has stood for more thnn fifty years. The tree
was removed for the purpose OF concreting
some walks
The street at the junction OF Main and
Broad streets is torn mp for the purpose OF
laying gas and water pipes to the. estate OF
Mr.. William l.. Colamore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
FIFTY YEARS AFlAME.
A Scottish Coal Mine That Has Been
Burning Half n Century.

There is a coal mine i'm Scotland, located
between the railway stations Of Daily and
kilkerran. that has been burning continu-
ously for 80 years.
In the working of this mine, which
produced hard and dirty coal, the seam
dipped suddenly, and the shaft conmuni-
eating with the lower works was at dis
tance from the one which led up 10 the
surface Of the ground. a second engine
became necessary, and it WAS placed ut the
head Of the lower shaft. Half "a century
ago it had to be run gy steam generated
on the spot instead OF by electricity gen
Grated elsewhere, as would he done now,
and one day the coel i'm the neighborhood
of the machinery, having become quite
dry and inhammable, caught fire.
The engine man tried to put it out, but
failed, and signalcd 70 be brought To the
surface, the other miners having Knocked
off work for the day. Ten minutes after
he was on terra frma the fire had made
such headway that the flames were roar
ing up the shaft and rising 10 "a height of
90 feet in the air 1t was, of course, inn
possible to put il out, and in time the fire
gradually grew less, but IL remained burn
ing. and great fears were entertained lest
il should communicate with other pits and
even wreck the whole mining industry
OF the neighborhood.
An engineer who was sent for from
London to endeavor TO put out the fire
bored holes in the ncighborhood of the pit
in order to pump in n gas which was
inimical TO the fire This scheme, how
ever, was failure, and it was found
that the fire was extending, for the trar
dixie, which had been cut in order TO get
into closer proximity To the fire. opened
the way TO the seam beyond. and it is thi,
seam which has been burning ever since.
Thousands of pounds were spent in the
endeavor to quench the fire and how many
thousand pounds worth of coal have bceI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
EAST PROVIDENCE.
High School Closes The Fall Term-Roya
Arcanum Elects Officers.

Ibe high school closed its fall term yester-
d.v. The Potter street school and No.
school are both closed TODAY TO give the teach.
ers an opportunity to visit other SCHOOLS
The other schools Of the town will close the
term today. All will reopen for the winter
term ON Monday. January B.
Last evening was ladies' night at the East
Providence wheelmen's club house. There
WAS n large attendance and the evening was
most enioyab Dancing occupied the atten'
tion Of many, while others enjoyed whist ana
other games. There were several vocal selec-
tions by members of the club and their
guests II was a pleasant occasion ana the
boys are making these evenings more ana
more popular A collation. was served.
Last evening IEaxidence Council No. l095,
ROYAL Arcanum, held largely attended
meeting At the conclusion of the ordinary
routine of business the election OF officers for
the ensuing year took place with the follow
ING result: Regent, j. L. Jacobs: vice-regent,
+. K. Frazer; orator, !. Il. Foster past re-
gent. \ L. Swift: secretary, ;. l.. Swift; col
lector. II. I. Pooler; treasurer, Joseph e. c.
Farnham; chaplain, NJ. ID. Mason; guide,
Thomas Mair; warden q. IL. Kenyon; sentry,
J. 4. Nickerson. trustee, William H. Ripley
grand officers made an official vistaticn tc
ths council on this occasion and expressed
themselves as much pleased at the propects OF
the local council.
The registration is beng very slowly In
creased, there having been but IL names add
ed in the past two days. Up to last night
there were but III names registered, al
against 4i2 at the same time last year.
Superintendent Freeborn is engaged in low
ering all the gate boxes Of the water mains
that protrude above the grade OF tho high
ways Some OF them have been two or three
inches too high ever since they We're put in
and wherever he finds one that appears to b'
a menace to public safety he will have IL low
cred.
Yesterday Joseph Brownell while hunting
in the wids OF Seekonk shot fine large rec
fox, and this morning IL is on exhibition a
| Mr.. Fenlon's store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Court Warwick FL cts Officers Novelty
Sale and Entertainment.

Court Warwick, +. Of A., held its regular
meeting and election Of officers in It's hall at
Riverpoint last evening. There was n good
attendance and the following officers wero
chosen for the ensuing term; Chief ranger,
Frank Carroll; sub.chief ranger, Noise Meu
nier; treasurer, Charles Quinn; financial sec
retary, Daniel W. Quinlan; recording secrc.
tsry. Louis Briudamour; senior woodward,
James +. McNeili.: junior woodward, Apton
Smith, lr. senior beadle. Joseph Crcpteau;
junior b"adle, John Coogan; ianitor. Edward
NJ. Bailey trustees. James MarlSey, Thomas
Brennan and 4. N QUINN.
The Arctic public school closed fifteen
wocgs term To-Day During the term The
average daily attendance has boen aJ. tho
largest II anA schuul ia IA. tuNn--AlIAz -AI.l.-.
-. Cunu nghrm, Who has hrd charge uf the
second primary department has resigned her
position and ended her duties st the school
ihiS afternoon. She has wccegtcd similar
position IN the Auburn school
The ladies' = Che Riyern'int Congregational
church held "a very surrsssful NOVELTY sale and
entertainment IN 'he church psri'rs las,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
AT THE NORTH END.
Entertainment 10 Secure Funds For
Christmas Trees-Capitol Hill Noes.

There il one occasion upon which the friends
OF ST. Thomas sunday school rally to It's sup
port in generous manner, and that Is NJ the
entertainment held for the benefit OF the
Christmas tree. Last night was no exception
10 this custom, for "A very large number OF per
sons gathered in the basement % the church
10 listen 10 an excellent concert in which
mem Ders OF the Sunday school showed marked
ability. The program was Well arranged ana
all the numbers wers given 10 "A manner cred
liable 10 all. The arrangement was a. fol-
lows: Piano selection. Professor Barnes
reading, Miss Sadie Allen; selection, blessed
Are the Peace Makers, by seven young girls
vocal solo, Nr. Stevenson; piano solo, Miss
Ethel Sinister: reading, MIR. Gibson: vocal
solo, Mr.. Reader; reading, Clinton Dawson
piano selection, Miss l. A. Adrich; recitation
Helen Holingdrake; duet Wy William and Ell
mer Herman. accompanied by Professor
Barnes: chorus, "The Bugler:" reading,
James Dawson piano solo, Miss Helen Carey /;
dialogue, "on Exsggerstion," by Clinton
Dawson Alban Williamson and James Worth
ington; vocal solo, Mr.. Stevenson; piano Sc
lection Miss Sinister.
The result Of the committees work which
had charge of the entertainment, and which
comprised Fred H. Suner chairman; Mrs
Mary G. wbipple. Miss Sarah Moss, Miss Flor
ence HollingdrsRe and Miss Mary Whpple
was a substantial sum for the purchase OF
good rich presents. At intermission cake and
cream were served.
STOLE FROM A WAGON.
Michael Morrill,, youth aged Is, was ar
rested by the police OF the Second station for
the theft Of a lot Of cigars, tobacco and cigar
cites from the wagon Of Lieber List. which
was in charge OF Walter IL. List. Morrill,
stole up behind the wagon and took the stuff
out Three lads who were in the neighbor-
hood were arrested, but they were discharged
when IL was found Morrill, was the one against
whom the evidence was strongest. The prop
erty was recovered.
NORTH END NOTES.
The Eagle Park Social Club will have a
dance in Afredisn hall Christmas eve
The police made eight arrests last night
~hree were drunks, four suspicious persons
and one had stolen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
BRISTOL.
Mount Hope Council ELECTS Officers
Manager BarrOws TO Resign.

The annual election OF officers of Mount
Hope Council, Royal Arcanum. was held last
'vening and the following were chosen for the
ensuing year: Regent, Edward K. Wilkinson ;
vice-regent. James Il. Phelps; orator, William
N. Connery past regent, C. r. Booth; secre
tary. +. b. Wilson: collector, William j.
Munro: treasurer, William j. Bradford: chap
lain, orrin Wilson; guide, Washington |.
Finch; warden, John T.. Shepard; sentry,
James f. Heating; delegate TO the grand
council, Clarence Il. Bootu; alternate, II. M.
Thompson; trustees. Past Regent Orrin Will
son, Past Regent II. NJ. Thompson and Past
Regent Washington !. Finch. The installation
will take place January 10, 1893
The anniversary of the Sattle Of Fredericks.
burg was observed yesterday by the seventh
Rhode Island Veterans Association at Gelb's
Among those present were Edward $. Bah
btt Of Bristol, son Of Major Babbtt of the
Seventh Regiment, who fell mortally wounded
in the battle of Fredericksburg.
meeting or those interested in forming n
choral union was held last evening in ST.
Michaels chapel, when the following officers
were chosen: President, ex- Governor William
II. c. wardwell, secretary and treasurer, Irv-
ing II. Gamwell executive committee DIR.
William Fred williams, Colonel Joseph b. Bur-
CESS Frank Nj. Dimond Miss Marie Norris
and Miss Emily ID. Bennett. 1t was voted 10
engage Nathan b. Sprague musical direc-
tor. The committee appointed at previous
meeting TO arrange for choral union made
sts report, which was satisfactory, They had
obtained IS persons .who pledged themselves
10 join. The rehearsals will commence the
first Thursday evening in January.
Mr. Newton +. Barrows, manager at the
Dewof Inn, says he has not fully determined
yet where he will locate, as lac has several
places in view. He says that he will resign
his position on Monday, when the hotel will be
taken charge Of by Burton Stanley OF New
York.
whist party was entertained 10y Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Farrally at their home on Union
street last evening. G. W. Trrell won the
geptlemen's prize. Miss Minnie Farrally IN,
ladies prize and Mr.. and Mrs. James Corthe
the consolation prizes.
AT a meeting neld last evening by the Bris
toll Train Of ARTILLERY the following officer,
were appointed a committee 10 make the
necessary arrangements for mock trial
Colonel Daniel Stevens Major !. H. Bailey
and Sergeant Arthur w. Barrett. The tria
takes place the second Thursday In January.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17
OLNEYVILLE.
Business Mems Association Held
important Session.
Latest News and Gossip Gathered About
The Square an i yiciaity.

The Olneyvills Business Mems asso-
citation held "A we'll attended meeting in
the office of William A. Phillips last
evening, the president. Edward +. SID
ley presiding. Owing TO the absence OF
the secretary, Walter ID. Harris. who was
confined 10 his home by Illness Past
President f. A. rwitchell, NJ. d.. was
chosen secretary pro tenn. The commun-
lcation from His Excellsncy. Governor
was considered. and the resolution from
che East Prov idence Business Alen's as
ISOLATION, requesting each town In the
state. through its member OF the leRis-
lature 10 enact law whereby the state
shall pay 30 por cent. ana the towns 20
per cent for good roads. was endorsed.
Past President w. A. IL. Grant, George
r. Lewis, +. A. 1witchell. NJ. d., Nah
lor Mowrey and John II. Thompson, Jr.,
wers made COMMITTEES TO arrange for
the annual banquet. the date 10 bs left
with the committee, and that musical
and literary program bc arranged instead
OF speeches, and that the lady friends be
invited.
Past President W. 4. Phillips, on behalf
of the association, presented Past Presi-
dents William ii. Coyell and i. n.
lMllfutlls VI ts WIN koNhi7 NiiNh h"h
teen used by them during their term OF
Office.
GEORGE +. Lewis, w. l.. Whipple and
w. n. Covel were appointed n commit
tee TO nominate officers for the coming
year, and will report at the next meet
ing.
This evening tho Democratic committee
OF johnston will be nc the Pavilion at
Thornton for the purpose Gf assisting
those who desire TO register. On WedDes-
day evening they will be at the fire sta
tion at Munton, and thursday evening at
the "Clun" at Merino, for the same pur-
pose All information will be given
cheerfully.
GENERAL MENTION.
Henry A. WinD. young man we'll
known in this vicinity. will be ordained by
Cardinal GIBBONS at Baltimore tomorrow
morning, and on Sunday morning at
l0:50 he Will conduct services at St
Theresa Church OH Manton avenue.
Angelo Imindi was arrested yesterday
forenoon for assaulting his wife. Mari,
and arraiRned in the Eighth District
Court late in the afternoon. and when
Mrs Imindi saw her husband In the
strong arms Of the law she wept bitterly.
and begged that her lord and master be
set free. lie was fined 81 and costs, which
the friends Of tho faniily got together and
paid
Ernest Angel, who was injured by
falling from his team at the corner of
Dyer and Webster avenues "A few days
ago, was discharged from the Rhode
Island Hospital yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. James Cook, who have
been spending a few days with friends in
this place, start for their home In Cali
fornia this evening.
The work of laying tho high pressure
water pipes in Dyer avenue began yester-
dav morning.
Tho Rough and Ready Fire Company
held "A well attended social In the engine
house hall last evening.
Postmaster Walter ID. Harris who has
heen sick for few days. was on duty
this morning for short time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-17

London, Dec. l7.--Wbile entering the
Adelpni Theatre for the performance of
"Secret Service" last night, William Ter.
riss, the well-known actor, was murdered
by man known rs Archer, who was ut
one time super in the theatre.
The assassin was Immediately arrested
and lodged in the Bow street police sta
ton.
Archer, who was enveloped In long
cloak, rushed at the actor as the latter
was stepping across the pavement from
his cab. and stabbed him Just below the
heart with a butchers knife.
Terriss fell, crying, my God. he's
stabbed me; don't let him escape"
The assassin withdrew the knife and
made second plunge at his victim, but
was seized by the spectators before the
blade could reach its mark.
The wounded man was carried into the
theatre and placed on the landing of the