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Evening star., 1897-03-31
For n Currency Commission.

Representative Heatwole Of Minnesota
has introduced q resolution for q banking
and currency commission. which ts in line
with the recommendations Of Mr.. McKin-
ley's inaugural address and Of the Indian
apots conference. The resolution recites
that in view Of the present inadequate
banking and currency system, 1t is de-
sirable that Congress have the aid Of ex-
perts In making changes. The commits
sion is to be composed Of four citizens emi-
nent in trade. political economy and bank
ing, to be appointed by the President; two
senator's to be appointed by the Vice Pres.
ident; two representatives, to be appointed
by the Speaker. and the controller Of the
currency. and the resolution provides that
1t shall report to Congress the first Monday
Of next December.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
Terrible Possibility of War.

FI0m the Philadelphia Press.
You really cawn't fight England. don't
you know"
AS he spoke these significant words Lord
Granville De Brokeleigh glanced around
the club with exasperating air of su-
Ieriority that the full-fiedged Briton knows
so well how to assume. He had great
name that had deprecated somewhat on
Bis hands. his large estate in England. was
furnishing his creditors with an excellent
income, and he had recently married a
Jolly American girl with income built
for two.
You cawn't fight Englard," he repeated
The money power is the power behind
the throne of war. don't you know. Who
is the money power7 Why. England Of
course. Now. your treasury is In very bad
shape at present. You bolster up your
gold reserve with bond issue and Eng
land draws the supply away. Your gov
ernment spends more than Its income, and
you fear panic constantly. To hght, you
need the sinews of war-you need money.
don't you know. England is a large hold
er OF your stocks. She probably has a bill
lion and a half or more invested in your
securities Suppose. don't you know, that
war threatens and England withdraws this
money. unloads all your stocks and calls
in her American credits. what sort of shape
would you be in to pay the vast expenses
OF twisting the lions tail?''
But we could retaliate, my lord" said
ChoIly Stuyvesant. 1T would be a game
AT which two could Play. We could dea
a deadly blow at England in a financia
way. We could shatter her income and roi
her of the sinews OF war. England Is full
of American heiresses who are the sol.
support of countless British noblemen, ant
at the first sign of war every patriot,
American father would cut of his dauEh
ter. dowry. Then. where would England
be7''
With a groan Lord De Brokeleigh bur
led his head in his hands.
Waiter" he murmured brokenly, ''an
other bottle of the same"
Evening star., 1897-03-31
"His Excellency."
From Leslie's Weekly.

From Leslie's Weekly.
"Excellencies," as all travellers know, are
dirt cheap In Europe for every liberal man
is so called by all the servants and peas
ants in Italy and the other Latin countries.
A larger gratuity than usual will suflce to
promote His Excellency" into Milford
But His Excellency'' comes high In this
country. and only one American al a time.
of all our seventy-odd millions. is entitled
ernor Of Massachusetts,. He is so by a con-
stitutional provision Of the commonwealth.
Not even the President of the United
States is entitled to be SO addressed. though
we believe Mr.. Charles A. Dana used this
form when applying to Andrew johnson
for an office This matter was settled more
than a century ago in the convention which
framed our Constitution.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
Espionage In Germany.
From the April Forum.


There is something specially degrading
about espionage. especially when practiced
by a national government, as it is in Ger
many. This was brought very vividly be-
fore me by the following incident: One day
there dined with me. In public restaurant
In Berlin. an aged clergyman and his wife.
The former had occupied the same pulpit
for over forty years, had proved father
to his parish, had been a leader in many
liberal movements, and in all ways had
served his country nobly; while the latter
had for the same length Of time been q very
great blessing to her neighborhood for
many leagues around In the course of con-
versation 1 asked him how he felt about
the emperor's policy. Before replying to
me. he turned and looked anxiously about
him in all directions, and then said: "If
would have been different When 1 asked,
Were you looking about for anything?'
he said: mo; but one never knows who
may be listening; and 1t would go hard
with me II 1t were known that expressed
such opinions" To my surprise, / then
learned that Berlin was full of spies of all
sorts. ready to catch and report to the au-
thorities the slightest word rejecting un-
favorably upon the emperor. his family. or
his actions: and that on such reports many
persons. especially young men, had been
seized by the police and kept In prison for
months-one, because, in the heat of dis .us-
SION, ne had Sdlo lne emperor was q
Schafskopf! When l asked my guests what
they thought Of such a system, they looked
mysterious and declined to reply. after
ward spoke Of the matter to several per-
sons, who whether from fear or conviction
I cannot TELL informed me that they
thought 1t quite right that the emperor, his
family and actions should be above criti-
cism, and that he should enforce this rule
I learned also afterward that the president
Of the Berlin Ethical Society, q man O,
eminent scientific attainments, had been i'm.
prisoned for three months for venturing il
a public address, to express views on social
ism different from those Of the emperor, al
though he did so without naming him.
| could not help feeling that the German.
were paying dearly for their empire.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
The Young Heathen.
From the Buffalo Express.

From the Buffal0 Expreso.
The fve-year-old heather had been taken
to the big folks church. The ceremony of
communion was being performed. He was
much interested in 1t, especially when the
minister arose and began solemnly: 20,
Lord, 1t is very meet and right" etc.
This Is the account Of It which he gave
to his devout little sister when he got
home:
Then the minister got up and took a
drink Of wine. and then he groaned and
said:
20. Lord. 1t is very weak .
Evening star., 1897-03-31
THE ROLOFF PARTY LANDED.
The Cuban Delegation Here Officially
Notified.

The Cuban Delegation Here Officially
Notified.
Senor Quesada of the Cuban legation to-
day stated that he had received official noti-
hcation of the landing Of a flibustering
party on Cuban soil The expedition was
under the command Of General Carlos Ro-
lon. Sencr Quesada said that with General
Rolon was a party of fifty men, many OF
whom served in the ten-year war. The
cargo consisted of 5000 rifles of improved
pattern, 100000 cartridges, one Colt ma
chine gun, one dynamite gun, two twelve
FOUNDERS and four tons of dynamite and
bombs. 1t was landed at Barres In the
party were DIR. Adolfo Brunei, Jose MART
sCn Of General Marti; Major Castroberde
Arostegui and Alfonso.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
E6ete Notions Of the East.

Arizona Al-"Wal, what do you think OF
that? Here's Jim goin' an gittin' mar
ried!'
Chloride Charley-"wal. that's the way
of the world!'
Arizona Alright enough! but look at
this: No cards That's what comes of
marryin' inter a pious family"
Evening star., 1897-03-31
For yiolatinw Postal Laws.

For using the United States mails for
fraudulent purposes. Max Reese of shenan-
doah, Pa, has been placed under 81 600
bail by United States Commissioner Volt
jen, on complaint of Hugh J. German,
postal inspector. One of the firms which
suffered by the schemes of Reese was Jas
Evening star., 1897-03-31

which is the only POROUS PLASTER that con-
tains powerful and curative modern Ingredients
YET ABSOLUTELY SAFE and POSITIVE IN its
action.
BENSoN'S PLASTERS PREVENT PNEUMONIA
They do not cure chronic ailments in a minute
nor do they create electric battery current In
the system. nor will they cure by merely reading
the label. All such claims made by QtACKS
and HUMBuGS. BE>SON'S are used and in
dorsed by Physicians and Druggists throughout ,he
civilized world Their composition is founded upon
true medical skill.
Insist upon BENSON. Refuse substitutes
claimed 0alselyl to lie just good rs. better
than. BENSoN'S. Get the genuine, always
lnbie Price. . cents.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
A Friendly Quip.

From the Philadelphia Press
Maud-"IIe told me was an angel"
Marie-'"That was hardly complimentary
Knowing you were q brunette, he must
have meant an angel Of darkness"
Evening star., 1897-03-31

II you want anything. try an ad. In The
Star. II anybody has what you wish. You
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-31

1t matters little what it is that you want
whether situation or a seryant-a
~ ant" ad. In The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need
Evening star., 1897-03-31
T<WENTY YEARS
IL HE LEADERgll
BENSON'S

BRONCHITIS. PLEURIsY, RHEI'MATIsM,
SIATlCA, LUMBAGO, BACkACHE AND
ALL EXTERNAL AILMENTS REMOVED
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
 ENTERTAINMEN1S.
HyperiOn.


 When Charles Hoyt wrote the anus ing comedy, "A Contented Woman" which will be presented at the Hy- perion theater tomorrow Wednesday, night as making a wife run for office against her husband in a municipal election it was thought to be a very comical conceit and caused much merri- ment. It seems that MT. Hoyt, how ever, but anticipated by a year the episode in real life for at the last state election in Utah, a Salt Lake City wife was candidate for state senator against her husband and succeeded in being elected to the position. To-mor- row nights performance of "A Con- tented Woman will be a notable one from the fact that on that occasion the beautiful and talented star, Caroline Miskel Hoyt, will take her leave of the stage. Her career on it has been a short but very brilliant one and her future as an actress seemed to be as- sured, but she declines future thespian honors in deference to the wishes of her husband, who desires more of her society than can be obtained while she is travelling as Thespian star. A large number of professional people from New York city will be present to assist in the farewell Sale of seats now open. Prices s1.0O. 75c, soc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
CATHOLIC s. S. CHILDREN.
Aides and Assistant Marshals for Me
 morial Day.

Aides and Assistant Marshals for Me
 morial Day.
 Attorney Jerome F. Donovan, who will marshal the Catholic Sunday school children on Memorial day, has an- nounced his aides and assistant mar shals.
 His aids will be Walter J. Connor, Edward J. Maher, George M. Fahy and B, F. Lynch. The assistant marshals will be: For St Mary's James Mercer; St. Patrick's, William J. Cronin; St. Johns John J. Brennan; St. Francis {, Richard Doyle; Sacred Heart, J. J.. Kennedy.
 The Catholic Sunday school children will assemble at St. Mary's church at 2 D. m. on Memorial day, and after singing patriotic songs, will be address, ed by Rev John D. Coyle of St. Johns church. After the services the children will march to the Green and join the children from the other Sunday schools in the public exercises which will fol- | low.
 | Each of the assistant marshals will | be permitted to appoint his staff of | aides.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
In the Sholes Case in Norwich-McAl-
 listers Case

In the Sholes Case in Norwch-McAl-
 listers Case.
 Ransom $. Sholes of Preston has been sentenced to three years in prison for subornation of perjury in his divorce case, and Mrs. Emily Turpie, who gave evidence, to two years. They appealed under bonds of S25OO each. Being un- able to furnish bonds they were taken to jail
 The case against Herbert McAllister who turned states evidence. was noll- ed. The jury was out forty minutes before it returned with the verdict of guilty.
 New developments in the investiga- tion into the cause of the mysterious death of Ebenezer Sholes, a son of Ran som ShOles, are reported. Coroner Brown said that he had evidence which practically proved that person whom he refused to name was the murderer of the young man. An additional an alysis is being made by the state chem ist. The fact of the death of young Sholes has been laid before the New York Life Insurance company by a To- cal agent, and it Is understood the com pany is making an investigation. A policy on his life was taken out only a short time ago for 5000. payable to Ransom s. Sholes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
LITCHFIELD'S ASSAULT CASE.

Bloodstains Acknowledged to Have
 Been Found on Moreys Clothing
 Mercy Bound Over.
 Litchfield, May 24.-Nelson Mercy, who has been under arrest since Friday night for an alleged murderous assault upon Charles Brewster, colored, was given a hearing this morning before Justice Walter s. Judd In the office of the town clerk. The charge against Mercy was assault with intent to mur- der
 Mercy was represented by Attorney John T. Hubbard, who at once entered a demurrer on technical grounds. This was overruled and Mercy was asked to plead. He pleaded not guilty and Grand Juror Ebert P. Roberts began the prosecution of the case
 Witnesses for the state, eight in number, were called and their testi- money was exceedingly strong against the accused.
 Mercy was not placed on the stand in his own defence and one witness only was introduced by Attorney Hubbard. He proved boomerang for the defence, nasmuch as he disclosed the fact that on Morey's clothing were found blood stains.
 Probable cause was found and Mercy was bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500 The trial will take place during the superior court session. which opens In Winsted on the first Tuesday in June. Mercy is unable to secure bonds and is in jail
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
STORE ATTACHED.

By New Haven Firm--Sheriff inr
 Charge of the Store.
 Waterbury, May 24.-Sheriff John w. Mcdonald walked up to N. W. Heaters store this morning and placed an at tahcment on the stock for $150 In favor of Bryan, Miner & Read of New Ha- ven. The store was not closed up, but the sheriff remained in charge of the same until this afternoon, when all of the creditors held a meeting for the purpose of deciding upon what course to pursue
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
c. F. CONVENTION.
State Gathering to be at Norwalk No
 vember and 8.

State Gathering to be at Norwalk No, vember and 8, The date of the state convention ot
 the Connecticut Christian Endeavol
 union has been decided upon by the ex
 ecutive committee as Tuesday ant
 Wednesday, November 9 and 8, at Nor walk.
 The convention will open on Tuesday
 at ? o'clock with devotional exercises
 Following this will be the usual ad
 dress of welcome by the pastors anG | president of the local union. The re
 mainder of the afternoon will be de
 voted to junior work, the entire pro.
 gramnle of which will be arranged by
 Mrs. Emily l.. Ely, state superintend ent of Junior work.
 Tuesday evening will be devoted tc Good Citizenship" with an address by
 the Rev. George F. Pentecost, D. D., oi 9onkers one of the most brilliant and popular ministers of the Congregations al church.
 Wednesday morning will occur tht | reports of the various officers anG committees, followed by the presidents | annual address,
 Following his address will be three l addresses on the general topic, Idea | Endeavor Work" divided topically | "In Rural Districts" 'In Cities anc Villages" "The True Ideal" These will be discussed by able men from al
 over the state.
 | Wednesday afternoon will open witt
 committee conferences held at various | points convenient to the hall. Ther
 will follow three addresses by leading
 men on the general topic, Aggressive Work Thorough Revival Method, speaker to be selected; Through Oper | Church Methods" by the Rev D | Thompson, who has made this kind o1
 work so successful in New York city l Through Foreign Mission Effort" bS
 the Rev. Dr. Daniels of Boston, sec
 retary of the American Board of Mis- sions.
 Wednesday evening will occur thu
 election of officers, final reports of com
 mittees and unfinished business, fol l | Spiritual Power,' by the Rev. S. P | Cadman, D. D., of New York, one O the best and most favorably l1nowr | preachers in the Methodist denomina | ton.
 | By vote of the executive committed
 at its last meeting, a resolution will b.
 presented favoring biennial conven | tions instead of annual ones, as a l present, it being understood that dur ing the alternate years a county rall!
 be held instead under the auspices 0 | the state union. It was also voted tha
 the state union be requested to commu
 nicate with the officers of the United
 society concerning the advisability c holding the International convention a
 longer intervals than at present, sa.
 only once in two or three years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
STATE uNIvERSALISTS.
Programme for the Meeting of the Southern
 Association

Programme for the Meeting of the Southern
 Association.
 Following is the programme for the meet ing of the Southern Association of Univer- saists of Connecticut at Meriden, Wednes- day and Thursday June 9 and 10:
 WEDNESDAY, 10:30 a. m.-OrganizatOn and business. il 100 q. m.--Communion service, administer
 cd by Rev. w. s, Perkins D.D., of Mer- iden.
 Occasional sermon by Rev. J smnn Dodge, D.D.. of Stamford. 200 D. m.-Reports of parishes. 2:3O D. m.-Laymen's meeting, conducted by
 Roger NJ. Sherman of New Haven; sub
 ject "The Needs of Our Churches" 400 D. m.-Woman's meeting (W k. O., conducted by the state secretary, Mrs. T. l. Adams of New Haven. 7:30 D. m.--Sermon by Rev r. A. Dilling- ham of Bridgeport. THURSDAY. 9:OO a. m.-Conference meeting, led by Rev. G F. McIlvain of New Britain. 10:00 a. m.--Business. 1O:3O a. m- Symposium on '"The New Or
 thodoxy and Universalism, by Revs. F.
 NJ Grant of Stamford, E. McIlvain of New Britain and H. A. Philbrook of Middletown; followed by discussion. 200 ?. m.Address by Rabbi David Levy of New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
Polls wonderland6G Tn lea ter.

Again the New Haven public showed yesterday by their liberal attendance at Poli's Wonderland theater that they appreciate the splendid shows that are being given them these days. And the comfortably cool theater really the most enjoyable spot in town, is highly appreciated. The five Castilians, who are the leading feature of the bill, re- ceived a most flattering ovation when they appeared to present their gor- geously costumed comedietta, "A Game of Wits The comedietta is very bright and attractive, with many points that appeal to the risibles of the soberest audience. There is a dash of singing to vary the monotony of the dialogue, which, though racy and wittily humor- ous in every line, could easily be made
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
ITS POWER LIMITED.
Decision Affecting Interstate Commerce
 Commission.

, Commission.
 Washington, May 24-The United States supreme court decided two cases
 to-day, holding that the United States interstate commerce commission has no power to prescribe railroad rates which
 may have control In the future. The cases were those of the commission yer
 sus the Cincinnati and New Orleans
 Railroad company and the Florida and
 Western companies.
 The supreme court affirmed the de- cision of the court below in the case of c. s. Wright of Pittsburg, Pa, charged with a violation of a portion of the interstate commerce law prohib- iting discrimination. Wright granted rebates on beer to pay for drayage
 This action was held to be in violation
 of the law. The decision of the court is construed to mean that the inter- state commerce commission has nc
 power to pass upon rates before they are put into effect
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
FRANK s. PLATT. 374 and 376 State Street

to pail by too much sameness. The costumes are elaborate, and altogether the act of the Castilians is destined to prove attractive during the week. The Verdi ladies' quartet sing very sweetly, and their selections are in the main att tractive because they are generally pop- ular Other clever people on the bill' are Mr. Dean and Miss Jose, Gilbert. and Goldie, Miss Helen Tuesant. Mir. Bryon and MT. Langdon, Boyce and Black, and Senator Frank Bell. Bicy- cles checked free at the door.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
HIS CONDITION CRITICAL.

Chief Engineer Curtis Has an Opera
 tion for Appendicitis Performed. the Consolidated road, is in critical condition at his home suffering from appendicitis. He was taken i'll Satur- day evening and yesterday grew rapid ly worse and an operation was per- formed about 10 o'clock yesterday by Dr. B. Austin Cheney.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
NO TARIFF YESTERDAY,

Senate Adjourns Owing to the Death
 of Senator Earle.
 Washington, May 24.-The death of Senator Earle of South Carolina was referred to in eloquent terms in Chap lain Milburn's prayer in the senate to- day. Following this MT Tillman of South Carolina made the formal an- nouncement of MT. Earle's death and offered a resolution expressing the pro- found sorrow of the senate. As fur ther mark of respect the senate at 12:1O D. m. adjourned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
WEST POINT CADETSHIP.

The Prize in the Third District Won
 By c. H. Jennings.
 Willimantic, May 24-The result of the competitive examination for the se- lection of a candidate for appointment from the Third Congressional district az cadet at the United States Military academy at West Point, held at Nor wich, May 15, was announced here to- day. The committee recommends, after examining the documents, the appoint ment of Charles Howard Jennings of South Windham, Conn.,, a graduate of the Windham high school, and as al ternate, Oliver Griswold Mowry of Nor Wich, Conn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
DROWNED IN THE CONNECTICUT

DRDW NED IN THE OUNN NECTlCUT.
 Middletown, May 24.-The body of found floating in the Connecticut river near Rock Landing last night, by fish errnen.
 MT Southwick left this city ten days ago in a small boat to visit relatives at Saybrook Point and was never seen again. His boat was found a few days later
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
DIED AT HARTFORD HOSPITAL

Mrs. Ellen NJ. Doty, wife of Cyrus B. Doty, machinist at the Pratt & Whit ney company, Hartford, who lives at No. 106 Wooster street, died at the Hartford hospital Sunday. She came from New Haven, and was thirty-five years old. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, but the burial will probably take place in New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
QUEEN vIcToRIA's BIRTHDAY.

She Was Seventy Eight Years Old Yes
 terday.
 London, May 24.-The birthday of Queen Victoria, who was born May "A, 1919, was observed to-day with the usual artillery salutes, the ringing of church bells and reviews at the differ ent naval and military stations The London celebration will take place on Wednesday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-25
ONLY REPRIMANDED.
The Presidents Decision in the Case of
 Captain Romeyn

Washington, May 24.-The president has remitted the sentence of dismissal imposed by court martial on Captain Romeyn, Fifth infantry, who after a sensational trial was convicted recently of assault on Lieutenant O'Brien of the same regiment at Fort McPherson, Georgia. In view of the fact that Cap tain Romeyn will retire by operation of law on June l, the president believes that the ends of justice will be secured by his severe reprimand.