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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16
BENEFIT OF COLONEL JOE" "


 Colonel Zoe" Blakeslee will be sixty seven years old November 30 next, and he is to have @ birthday testimonial at the Hyperion in celebration of the event. Yesterday W. IT. Van Buren of the theater received this telegram from G. B. Bunnell, who is in New York: w. H. Van Buren. Hyperion:
 Inform Colonel Blakeslee that I have secured from Kirke La Shelle the 'Wiz- ard of the Nile'' for his birthday testi- monial, November 30
 G. B. BUNNELL. Colonel Blakeslee was, as everybody knows, New Haven's bill poster for for ty years prior to last July, when he sold out his business to the Van Buren company of New York. He has always had a good friend in Manager Bunnell, and this proposed little birthday testi- monial is very fitting and kind token of regard to an old and popular New Haven man. The attraction which has been secured is popular one.
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ENTERIAINAIE E NTS.
Hyperion Yheater.

THE CIRCUS GIRL TOMORROW.
 The attractiveness and entertaining qualities of "The Circus Girl'' is evil denced by the large demand for seats whichis reported at the Hyperion, where it will be seen Wednesday and Thurs day evenings. "The Circus Girr' abounds in music of light popular nature and it's comedy incidents are ire quent and varied. The story relates the adventures of young man who for fun assumes the role of a Canon King in French circus company. A young lady falls in love with him in this ca- pacity and as she is of a romantic na- ture he is obliged to keep up the decep- tion. The various scenes occur in Paris and the different stage settings shaw a well known Parisian cafe, a view of one of the boulevards, the of flee of a. commissaire of police, the in- terior of a circus tent and ball room. The piece is said to be magnificently costumed and to be presented with great elaboration and richness. Sale of seats now open. Prices, $1.50, $1 and 75 cents,
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BOTH WILL DIE.

A Boston Man Shoots His Wife and
 Himself Through Desperation.
 Boston, Nov. 15.-F'rank Mclaughlin and his wife Mary were found in an unconscious condition at their home, 46 Third street, South Boston, at 6:30 this morning. Both had been shot and both it is believed, will die.
 The position of the woman's wounds indicated that they could not be self inflicted, and the officers believe that Mclaughlin, who is a consumptive be- coming desperate on account of incura- ble illness, shot his wife and then him. self. Mclaughlin had been ordered to go to the hospital to-day by his physi- elan,
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eo1JNoD's REGULAR REHEARSAL,

The regular weekly rehearsal of the Gounod society was held last night in the assembly room of the Young Mems Republican club. There was an unusu- ally large attendance, at least 25O per sons being present. Grell's mass has been so mastered by the society that it went without a hitch last night. An hour was spent rehearsing it and then 'Women and Roses' was taken up for a half hours work.
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Except POstunn.

been hurt by regular coffee, and has found that Postum agrees with his taste and health. dislikes to find that his grocer has sent him down q package of something else just as good" and that its palatable taste is given by mixture Of the old berry that made trouble for him. If one is able to drink Coffee he wants genuine. If they
 use Cereal Food drink they want exactly
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16

that, and not a concoction of adulterated Coffee. President Edgerly of the Famous Ralston Health Club has been looking for years for a Cereal Coffee that is pure and yet has a palatable taste. But one has been found, and that is on his private table and is used daily by thousands of his followers. Its name is Postum Cereal, and the red seals on the package mark the genuine.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16

most of the time by patients, without means, who could not have received proper treat ment elsewhere, It is hoped that the donors of this humane, gracious gift have already realized that it Is more blessed to give than receive"
 At the close of the work in April the women were given a tea, cakes, etc, new garment; also Il bag of tea and sugar.
 Many regrets were expressed that the rooms must be closed and thanks for the assistance given.
 We acknowledge valuable assistance from MT. Preston, In Investigating cases brought to the notice of the committee.
 We are In need of clothing. The winter will soon bring to us many needy ones. Garments of any description, underclothing, children's shoes and clothing will be most gratefully received, and carefully distrib- uted if directed to the United Workers, 200 Orange street.
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Grand Opera House.

MT Elmer E. Vance's latest produc- tion, Patent Applied For" was given it's first presentation in this city last night. It is written by the author of 'yThe Limited Mail" In the third act a ship scene is shown and to properly present this scene an extra stage, which completely covers the regular stage, is used. This and water scene in the second act are the principal attractions of the piece. A new horseless carriage was exhibited in operation during the first act.
 Among the company who deserve mention are: H. H. Horton, w. E. Scheerer, Stanley Tent, Charles Barry, Carrie Lee Marie Steen and Beatrice" who gave several songs and dances. The piece will be repeated to-day and tomorrow at both matinee and eve ming performances. The orchestra un- der MT. Felsburg played "A Day With a Circus" a descriptive fantasie, and was loudly applauded.
 TOWN TOPICS
 One of the most expensive farce conl- edy organizations en route is the cele- brated Town Topics company. The ensemble comprises twenty of the pick ed favorites of the stage and is headed by five of the cleverest comedians of America. It is worthy successor of Russell's famous "City Directory" company, and built on the same lines The piece will be presented the last half of this week at the Grand.
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AN1MoTIsCoPE EXHIBITION.

On Tuesday evening, November 23, Lyman H. Howe will give an exhibition with the animotiscope at Warner hall under the auspices of the Henry c. Mer- win Relief corps No. 27. This exhibi- ton comprises some of the most won- derful and realistic of living beings and objects in motion.
 The entertainment will be interspers- ed with fine music, reproductions of some of Americas greatest musicians and vocalistS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16

If you want old-fashioned adulterated Coffee, such as used to make grocer finch when lie sold it, the flood of Coffee Sub stitutes,' ''Grain Coffees," etc, now flood ing the market in the wake of the famous Original Postum Cereal Food Coffee, will supply the demand. But the man who has
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16
SUNSHINE OF PARADISE ALLEY.

Denman Thompson and George w.. Ryer's latest success, '"The Sunshine of Paradise Alley" to be given at the Hyperion Saturday, matinee and night, is one of the most enjoyable plays. The Verdi Ladies' quartette, who were sc- lected from among the church choirs of New York and Brooklyn. contribute some of the most enjoyable part songs of both a classical and popular order. There is also a male quartette, H. w.. Frillman, the well known basso, and Thomas E. Clifford, the favorite bari tone. An unusually strong company of twenty four players adequately inter- pret the various characters. Sale of seats opens Thursday. Matinee prices, 75 50 and 25 cents. Evening prices, $1, 75 50 and 25 cents
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16
MARK TWAIN's NEW BOOK.

J. M. Taylor of 3S3 George street has the general agency of New Haven for Mark Twain's new book, "Following the Equator
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MILFORD,

Nov. 15.-The regular meeting of the United Order of American Mechanics occurred this evening.
 A chess tournament is being held among the members of the Wheel club Messrs. l.. T. Clark, Royden and Small
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EMPLOYMENT BUREAU REPORT.

The Employment Bureau opend on Mon day, December [, when twenty-nine per mits were given out. Eight hundred and thirty-one permits were issued during the season seas tS to 75 different women, to whom the sum of $420,5 50 was paid for their work. The articles made were 976 garments 92 pair of sheets, 70 pillow slips, while permits garments and washing or cleaning. The val ue of articles sold during the year was $267 Thirty-four garments were, given to the relief committee, 210 to the County Home, 62 to the orphan asylum,
 The committee is very grateful to Messrs. Moffatt & Sons for valuable donations or Mrapning naper and tMine.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16
THE BOYS CLUB,

The report of the Boys Club Committee to the Directors of the United Workers:
 There is little now to tell of the past year. The work has gone on in the same beaten track but we feel that it is doing great good in spite of the many discouragments
 A change of superintendent was made just after the club opened; the former as- sistant was made superintendent, and student, who was working his way through interest in the boys aside from the pecu-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16
ANOTHER OYSTER BED FOUND.

It is Located Near Calves Island Light
 house. Middletown, Nov. 15.-Joseph Rand of Lyme discovered a fine bed of oysters last Friday near the Calves Island lighthouse. It promises to be a source of income to others as well as him. self
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16
MRS. PoRTERs OBSERVATION

An obsrvation party was given by Mrs. Professor Frank c. Porter last evening, to which all the members of the senior class of the Divinity school were invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16
A Counterfeiter's Conscience

Cares Hte for peoples stomachs: One Of fife greatest grocery Abuses m 1New Enghand had chemist anaJvze several cereal wheat grain coees 7he result shows that aN such that have coffee taste, hus far tested contain cheap coffee coffee essence,
 Except POstum,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-15
I. M. FITZPATRICK & BRO, Leaders Of Low puoes

1907, aged thirty-nine years.
Samuel Cousar died in 1890 aged
siXty-two. Have we anybody in
our town that will admit that
they are ninety-seven years old,
if SO, who are they and where are
they! | presume they must be
living to have given your writer
information for her"Pen Picturen
of Captain McKenna, or perhaps
she has searched the Archives.
One more correction she says
that my mother was placed in a
Convent; she was not and even if
she had been, ! know of no insti.
tutions Of learning superior in
my estimation to those OF the
Catholics for moral, religious and
educational training.
For the benefit Of my readers
will state that Captain Mckenna
did not come to South Carolina
until 1903, so therefore could not
have been employed as James
Cousar's clerk as he James Cou-
sar) died in 1901.
1t is however well known that
William Mckcnna was native of
Ireland and emigrated to the
United States and landed in New
York state at the close, probably,
of the last century 1899 or 1900.
With two lines | bid the writer
adieu:
"Honor and fame from no condition
rise,
Act well your part and there all the
honor lies"
CLARA MITTAG CLYBURN.
Dec. II, 1897.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-15
Hptcmiant aud 1tdern,en Elected.

The Democratic massmeeling
called in last weeks papers to
meet in the court house Friday
night unanimously nominated Mr..
Waddy g. Thomson, the incum-
bent, as Intendant of the town
for the next two years, and Messrs.
w. L. Gregory, L. X. Cunning
ham, l.. c. Payseur and w. Med.
Brown as wardens. The election
was held Monday, and, as Il mat
ter of course, they were elected.
This insurcs Lancaster good gov
ernmcnt for the next two wears.
The question whether we would
remain under the old charter or
90 under the general charter, was
also voted on Monday, and re-
suited by majority of only two
votes in favor of remaining under
the old charter.
When the votes were counted,
they stood 80 noes and 33 yeses,
90 in all, while there were only
GS voters recorded on the
poll list. 1t was necessary, there
fore, to draw out one ballot. The
one drawn was a "yes," which
reduced the yeses to 33, and
showed majority of two in
favor of remaining under the old
charter.
Had the vote drawn been q
mo" there would have been a
tie.
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newspaper, but ingrates are ever
TO be found. Aristotle asks the
question "Wh first becomes
old'and then answers "gratitudc."
\ our writer has certainly forgot
ten it in this case. ! have done
everything in my power to make
her life pleasant. She has en-
Joyed my hospitality, such as a
limited means have been able to
afford, for number of years, and
in return she has published my
ancestors frailtics; as it were. she
has pclted his granddaughter
with his misdoings, through the
public press. | will proceed to
correct statements made by the
writer and inquire from what
source she received hsr informa-
tion ! will give a few dates.
| spent the greater part of yester-
day in historick WaXhaw cemetery
whore the father. mother and
uncle Of Captain McKenna's
second wifc's remains are buried.
James Cousar, the father of Capt.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-15
To Tile Enterprise Pub. Co.

In vour last naner vou n,,h.
lished "Fiity wears ago" "a Vivid
Pen Picture Of Lancaster as il was
then. Its people Its Business
and Its Society, Interestingly writ
ten by one ofits Older citizens"
Now YOUR writer evidently has
written from information gathered
from an unreliable source 70
slander my dead grandfather. In
her "Pen Picture" she saws. she
came 10 Lancaster TO make II her
home in 1850. | claim She did
not know CAPTAIN William Nc
kenna until then. What right
has she to meddle with his private
family matters ? contend that
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-15

CAPES AND
JACKETS.

We have never In the history
of our mercantile career sold so
many capes. We often wonder
if any one else keeps them. This
is our IWIRD STOCK or
CAPES. A nice black all wool
Cape-velvet collar, other houses
ask $3.50, our price IS cents.
An extra long all wool cape
others ask $500, our price $1.OO.
y lovely double cape trimmed in
fur, latest back, worth $500, our
price $50.
MI wool beaver jackets, ought
to sell for $500, our price $500.
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$4,000
Worth Of Goods TO
be Slaughtered.

"A Heavy Brown Sheeting, Factory price
cts, our price 4 cts. Heavy Alamance,
Factory price 4 cents, our price cents.
Another Lot Heavy Brown Canton Flannels
-others ask cents, our price cents. Apron
Gingham-others ask cents, our price T.
cents. Heavy Bed Tick-others ask cents,
our price cents All wool Kentucky Jeans,
sold everywhere for IS CENTS our price, as
long as it lasts, 1625 cents yard. IS cent
Red Twed all wool Flannel for IS cents
5 cents Bleached Shirting for 3H cents.
Mems Heavy Under Shirts, IS cents kind
for 1 S cents. Mems heavy Socks, the 10
cents kin for cents. Mems all wool Black
Cheviot suits, sold everywhere else for$5.OO,
our price $500. The $1,000 mems Imported
Diagonal suits will be sold by us for $780,
SO strictly all wool suits-guaranteed the
best value ever offered for the money, sold
all over the country for S12.oo, our price as
long as they last 5000.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-15

All Frasier, colored, was acci-
dentally shot in the kee Monday
evening by his brother Will. They
were fooling with a shot gun and
it accidentally went off, with the
result above stated.
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Governor Atkinson has vetoed
the anti-foot ball bill recently
passed by the Georgia legisl slature.

1t is predicted in the Chicago
board Of trade that l.. T.. Letter
and his son, Joseph, Will clear at
at least $3,OO0,oOo by their deal
in December wheat. They are
credited with having purchased
at least 1O,OoO,OOO bushels of
December wheat at not far from
eighty cents, and already have a
profit of fully fifteen cents. Lead
ing members of the board say
Mr.. Letter can put the wheat to
ST % whenever he wants to.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-15
SHOES,
SHOES,
SHOES

We carry the only complete
line in Lancaster. When you are
tired trying to find what you want
come to Headquarters.
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a BIC OFFER!

When this advertisement ap-
pears we will put on sale $50
pairs of Ladies' Shoes, worth $3.50
a pair, for rs cents. You can
have them at that price as long
AS they last. Only two pairs sold
to one person at the above price.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-15

The trustees Of this (Gills
Creek school district will meet
next Saturday at 10 o'clock, a. IN.
in the office OF the Supervisor of
Registration. Teachers and others
having any business with the
board will please attend the meet
ing. Second grade teachers are
requested to bring their certifi
Gates with them.
w. &. \. PORTER,
Chairman.
Dec. 13, 1897.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-12-17

han beliiEerency, - ,embodied N ths
Morgan resolution which passed the
senate during The extra ssssion. There
wass NOT = dissenting voice 70 Mr..
Eailey u proportions and the first three
resolutions wsrs carried ~ : miami.
nous vote. u. ,Is,
Opposltioa - : Raakruptcy Bill.
The fourth fe2tpre 81 the resolutions,
declaring for y BAN ruptcy law. met
with some oppositioh. NJ. DeaEmond
.of Missouri srgued that IL was not ex-
petilent for the party 10 take position
favorable tos : bankruptcy bill at this
time. The resolution was supported BY
Messrs. Bailey. Simms Of Tennessee
ana swanson Of Virginia. Il finally
prevailed " : large majority. although
Mr. Dearsnond aud about half : dozen
Others registered their votes in oppose
tlon 10 this course. 5ss 4 3i.,, H, 5355
On motion Of Mr.. Maddox of Georgia
arrangements were made tot the usual
CON- ressional committee 10 conduct the
congressional campaign Of 1898.
The. caucus adjourned It 9o'olock,
having been in session just an hour and
having accomplished it, results with
practical unanimity. .z.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-12-17
FEDERATION OF LABOR.

Delegates Discuss Matters Of General
Concern.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. l5.-At the
opening of the days session OF the
American Federation of Labor the COM
mittee on resolutions offered q resolu-
ton endorsing the establishment OF
postal savings banks by congress. A
motion to have bill to this effect
drafted by the incoming executive COM
mirtee was carried.
The Hawaiian annexation question
came up on report from the commit
tee on resolutions III opposition to it
and produced some discussion. 1t was
finally adopted.
The resolutions relative to an eight.
hour day movement and the convict
labor question were referred to special
committees. #zG PIX IL 4 >tSs ~ II
A resolution was adopted providing
for the organization OF all stationary
engineers, preparatory for making the
fight sfor an eight-hour day on May J..
1893 & ~ y,s fas ~ Il III ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-12-17
POSTPONED FOR A TIME.

House Temporarily Lay" Aside the Civil
=, Service Matter.
:. WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-The house,
after session of about two hours, adj
journed out of sympathy for the presi-
dent, whose mother was buried at Can
ton. The time of the session was de-
voted to the consideration of the legis-
lative, executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill It was decided to postpone
the consideration of the item providing
for the maintenance Of the civil service
commission Until after the other fea-
lures of the bill had been concluded. It
was apparent from the remarks made
that the entire subject would be ex.
haustively debated. There is seem.
ingly no disposition to curtail the dis
cussion and it probably will not he
concluded before the holiday recess. So
absorbing is the topic that almost the
entire time of the day, despite the fact
that the consideration Of the question
had been technically postponed, was
consumed in debate upon it. ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-12-17
TALKED TO- LAWMAKERS.

Nj. Bryan Visitor ut the 1lsxicsn
Chamber Of Deputies. -...,s.
CRY OF MEXICO, Dec. 15.-Mr. Bryan
paid his respects to the American min
lister, General Powell Clay ton, during
the day. In the. afternoon he was q
visitor with Mrs. Bryan at the chamber
Of deputies and was admitted to the
door, the members all rising out Of re.
spect to the leader Of the Democratic
party in the United States. He was
invited to speak and talked Of parlia-
mentary institutions and Of the prog.
ress which Mexico is making on all
hands. His reception in the chamber
was enthusiastic. W. ,.<'~= 4
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-12-17

Afdson OF Tennessee acted as chairman,
siand Representatives Cummings of New
York aud Cowherd Of Missouri acted as
secretaries. Representative Bailey of
Texas took the initiative by prese nting
the ollowirg series Of resolutions:
d D-cls ration Of Policy.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
caucus hat the Democratic members of
the house Of representatives ought to re-
sist all efforts, direct or indirect, to retire
the gfeentacks and treasury notes.
Resolved, Sc ond, Thatiwe are opposed
to and will resist all, attempts to extend
duce the taxes which they now pay.
Resolved, ,bild, I hat we favor the early
consideration nnd passage Of the senate
resolution recognizing 1hnt /, state Of war
exists in the islaEd Of Cuba between the
government Of spain and the Cuban
Sp-ople. sssst 55 s
Resolved, fourth, That we favor the
early enactment Of q just and wise bank
5xuptcy law. Il, h NJ
Unanimous. ON Finance and Cuba. t
The first three features OF tho resolu.
@tionay on finance and / Cuba, were cob
sidered separately. tie discussion being,
vigorous and unanimously favorable.
Mr.. Bailey made the main speech, say.
ing that Democratic members should
take their position promptly against
these financial movements now assum.
ing formidable dimensions owing to
the recommendations given to them by
the president and secretary Of the treas.
ury. He also spoke for y clear cut posi-.
tion in favor Of the recognition Of Gu
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-12-17
PATRONS. ; or HUsBANDRY.
state Oranges Of Minnesota and WILSON,.
Gin in Session. %: 1% \

state Oranges Of Minnesota and WILSON,.
sin In Session. 4
RUSH CRY, Mimi, Dec. 1.-THE
Goth annual session of the Minnesota
state grange convened here during the
day. The meeting was called to order
1t 1880 with 200 delegates present and
the regular order Of business was car
ried out After considerable ritual
work and the appointment of all the
committees the meeting adjourned for
the day. H.. :&.%
/ MARsHF1ELD. Wis, Dec l5.-The
26th annual meeting of the state grange
began during the day and will continue
three days. State Master H. E. Huxley
Of Neenah, in his annual report, said
that Wisconsin now stood second
among the states in the number of
Grange lodges, and during the year 121
oranges had been organized. sa%