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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
COSTLY FIRE NARROWLY AYERTED.
Blaze in Coroner Mix's House Extinguish-
ed Without Aid of Department..

eu W ithoub <Aiu VI DepdrtueUt
About 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon
the residence of Coroner Mix at 600
George street narrowly escaped de-
struction by fire. The family was at
lunch at the time, and noticing a
smell of smoke, Miss Mix went to the
kitchen to see if wood was smoking in
the stove. She found that there was
no smoke in the kitchen and had just
returned to the dining room when a
servant girl came running up from the
basement, shouting "the furnace is
afire." The entire family at once rush
ed down stairs and found that por-
tion back of the furnace ablaze. BY
vigorous efforts the flames were extin-
guished without the necessity of call
ing the fire department. The house
was filled with smoke but the damage
done by the fire was slight. 1t was
most fortunate that he fire did not
occur in the night as it is probable
that had 1t done SO. the damage done
would have been quite extensive. 1t
was thought that the laths in the par
tition had been smoldering for some
time before the fire broke out.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
REv. ". HIroHoooK, d. D., S. n. d.
Death of the Prominent Episcopal Divine
Born in New Haven.

New York, Feb. 10.-The death of the
Rev. William F. Hitchcock, D. D., S.
T. D., and one of the best known de-
vines of the Protestant Episcopal
church occurred here this afternoon at
the residence of his sister-in-law, Mrs.
John Shoenberger. Two years ago
when pastor of the Church of the AS
sumption in Buffalo, DR.. Hitchcock
was knocked down by a trolley car,
and his death is indirectly due to this
accident. Since it happened he had
been subject to paralytlc strokes and
one of more than usual severity cul-
minated in his death.
DR.. Hitchcock was born in New Ha-
ven, Conn.,, on January 25, 1884 He
was educated in Trinity college, Hart
ford, and in the Berkeley divinity
school. In 1857 he was made deacon
and the following year a priest. Dur
ing the war he was a chaplain in the
navy and prepared for confirmation
the first class ever ordained on school
ship. That was the Sabine which was
then in New London. He closed his
AlliooiOI III llS navy tl IllG GIlu VI Lie
war and took the pastorate at St.
Johns church at Portsmouth, N. H.
Other churches where the doctor serv-
ed are Grace in Elmira, N. Y: Christ
in Binghamton, N. Y; Trinity in. Pitts
burg; st. James, in Batavia, N. Y, and
the Church of the Assumption in Buff
falo. Twice during his ministry of
forty years did the doctor put aside
tenders of elevation to the Episcopate
of the church. Nine years ago he was
offered the bishopric of western Penn
sylvania to succeed Bishop Kerfer, and
later refused to become the bishop of
a western state Many time he was
elected to the general conventions of
the church and was always promi-
nent figure in such gatherings. He is
survived by widow, TWO sons and
two daughters.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
A FRUITFUL TOPIC.
The Yale Spirit Discussed at College
Alumi Meeting in Boston.

Alumi Meeting in Boston.
Boston, Feb. 10.-The Yale spirit
proved a fruitful topic for nearly all
the speakers at the annual melting of
the college alumni of Boston at the
Exchange club tonight. New Haven
sent a good delegation, consisting of
President Dwight and the two football
leaders, Rodgers and Chamberlain,
while the association listened to a
Dartmouth speech by Samuel l.. Pow
ers. College songs formed particu-
larly pleasing feature. Walter /. Bige-
low " presided and started the speech
making by introducing DR.. Dwight,
who made a happy speech of congrat-
ulation to the members. 1t is inter-
esting to me to watch the graduates of
Yale as they have gone on in years.
The blessing of a liberal education is
the greatest blessing except that of
home. The university is near it's sec
ond centennial and we are determined
to celebrate the giving Of the charter
in 1901, and we hope there will be a
harmonious sentiment for the carrying
forward Of the work of the university
according as the century opens before
us.
Samuel L. Powers of Dartmouth
spoke particularly on athletics and
said: I'VE had a great deal of sand,
but If wanted sample of it I should
take Eli Wheelock of Yale, and he,
am proud to say, founded Dartmouth
college. What is therefore Dartmouth
but the offspring Of Yale. The Dart
mouth spirit is born of true Yale spirit,
but while it has not reached the Yale
perfection, it certainly has the same
spirit of loyalty to the college.
Charles F. Chaplain of Waterbury,
Conn, spoke of Yale In Journalism and
referred to a number of prominent
newspaper men of to-day who were
graduates Of Yale. Burr Chamberlain,
the present football captain, said that
Yale had done great things in the past
and would do great things in the fu-
ture.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
Twenty-six Persons Poisoned.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The boarders
and servants at 215 East Capitol street,
a large boaring house, several blocks
from the capitol, were badly scared
last night as the result of poisoning
Twenty-siX boarders and servants
were made i'll, but while some are still
suffering from the attack, it is believed
the recovery of all of them is assured.
The physicians summoned have been
unable to tell the cause of the poison
ing.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
WILL DRILL In THE ARMORY
POLICEMEN TO BE TRAINED Tv
TACTICS THERE HEREAFTER.

officer James A. Caulfield Dish onornh,v
dismissed from the Force Last Night ~
the Commissioners-Lighte Sentences
for oficers Murphy and Hyde-Gatcs,
Case Goes Over-Other Meetings.
The police commissioners last night.
after hearing evidence in the case Of
Officer Caulfield. charged with drunk
enness and conduct unbecoming an Of
hcer, voted to dishonorably dismiss him
from the force. A motorman named
Dill. conductor named John Crimes
and Officer Trainor were the witnesses
against Caulfield.
officers Hyde and Murphy, each
charged with lettering and talking on
their beat. were also before the board.
1t was voted to fine them SIS each. and
that they should receive reprimands
from President Mix Of the board
of police commissioners. 1t was
o'clock this morning when the board
decided on what would be done IN the
cases mentioned above, and 1t was
voted. owing to the lateness of the
hour, to postpone until the next meet-
ing the consideration Of the case OF
officer Gates, who is charged with Civ
ing information of an intended action
by the police. He will be suspended
pending a disposition Of his case.
Officer Schroeder, the East Rock park
mounted officer. appeared before the
board and asked that he be granted
pay for the time lost owing to an In
jury received from his horse falling.
The board voted to refer his petition To
the finance committee to investigates
and report back at the next meeting.
A like action was taken in regard to-
the petition of Officer McKiernan, who
lost fifteen days on account of an In
jury received in the discharge OF his
duty on Christmas day last.
The board voted that hereafter the
various squads Of the police depart-
ment would be drilled in the arnory
beginning to-day. Permission to use
the armory has been obtained from the
state authorities.
Next Tuesday night Anthony Carroll
will appear before the board and call
attention to certain abuses and need
ed reforms in the department. It isS
probable that hereafter, for some time
at least, the board will hold open meet
ings., Since the new board was created
it has held executive sessions.
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NO WORD FROM WOODFORD.
Nothing but Expression of Regret From
Spain is Expected.


Washington, Feb. 10.-Up to the close
of office hours the state department
had not heard from Mr.. Woodford
1t was said, however, that there was
no disposition to question the correct
ness of the report of the Spanish cab
inet's action. 1t is believed that when
Mr.. Woodford is heard from it will be
in the shape of a message saying that
the Spanish government expresses re-
gret at the incident; that the resigna-
tion of Senior De LONE makes it un-
necessary to go further in the direc-
ton of the request of the president for
his recall and that the first secretary
of the legation will conduct it's busi-
ness in Washington until another min
lister is named. There is no time
limit in which Senior De LONE must
leave Washington, and being now only
a private Spanish citizen he may take
a reasonable time to arrange his af-
fairs here without calling for criti-
ciSm.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT.
At the Young Mems Republican Club
House Last Night.

About two hundred members of the
Young Mems Republican club enjoyed
pleasant evening at the club house
last night. It was the regular Thurs
day night entertainment, but the pro-
gramme was one of unusual interest
and merit. President Gaffey was chair
man. Speeches were made by Mr.. New
port, Captain Craft, William Gay and
others. Several pleasing selections
were played by the Manola Mandolin
club, and Edward Beaulah favored
those present with a baritone solo.
The feature of the evening was the
banjo playing and story telling by VIII
liam Carter, the old-time minstrel, now
playing at Polls.
The banquet committee desires to
announce that no tickets will be sold
after tonight, and that it will begin
precisely at 1880 o'clock. About four
hundred tickets have already been sold.
Next Thursday night the regular
monthly meeting of the club will be-
held, after which an entertainment will
be given.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
Sued for $40 Rent Due.

The case Of ]. D. Cunningham against
Mrs. James Whalen. widow of the late
James Whalen, who died only a short
time ago, was settled yesterday by Mrs
Whalen paying to Mr.. Cunningham s36,
81 less than the sum he sued for-S40
Mr.. Cunningham sued Mrs. Whalen for
$40 for rent due and attached a piano
in the suit. He now receives 81 less
than the amount he sued for, and will
also pay the COSTS
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
DE LONE LETTER INCIDENT
BITTER DENUNCIATION OF CUBAN
METHOD OF WARFARE.

"Spanish Minister at Washington Chased
Away by Tricks Only Employed by the
Clients of Penitentiaries" Says the Eel
Epocha--No Word Yet Received from
Minister Woodford-London Comment.
Madrid, Feb. 1.-THE papers all dis
cuss the De LONE incident this morn
ing and who the successor of the retir-
ing minister will be- La Correspondent
mentions Senor Muragua, but says it is
believed that nothing has as yet been
decided.
Ell Heraldo del Madrid deplores the
incident, but remarks: Here we are
obliged to endure, not confidential COM
plants like Senor De Lome's, but at
tacks and accusations of every kind in
American official documents and in
congress upon our country, generals,
government and even our highest off,
GERS of state"
Ell Epocha says: "Senor De Lome's
It5lS ildIioll lldplll6 pCCll SaSSSPSSNt SAAN
international question disappears.
Nevertheless the Cuban insurgents
have succeeded in chasing from Wash
ington a representative of Spain who
has always displayed great zeal to pre-
vent flibustering expeditions; but they
have done so by tricks only employed
by the clients of penitentiaries.
Correspondence Militar says: THE
government should not have accepted
Senior De Lome's resignation. The
American attitude is offensive and hui
initiating to Spain"
Ell Corro Espanol, the Carlist organ,
says: Events precipitate themselves,
and we are at the beginning of the
end of our respect for the United
States.'
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
The Board of Finance.

The board Of finance met last night
and after approving monthly bills City
Clerk Lyon left the meeting and the
board discussed ways of meeting the
Indebtedness from city bonds which
fall due a considerable time in the fu-
ture. At present the only provision for
meeting the bonds when they fall due
is sinking fund to meet the $250,000
worth which are due in 1901. The
members of the board refused to state
last night what plans for meeting the
payment Of bond issues had been dis
cuSSed,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
BOARD OF COMP PENsAr1or.
Matters to be Considered at To-nfehfsl
Meeting, ssS

Matters to be Considered at To-niahtss
Meeting.
This evening the board of compensa
tion will meet and will decide upon the
amount to be paid by the Fair Haven
and Westville railroad towards the
change of grade found necessary by the
city engineer for the construction Of
a bridge over West River at Derby
avenue. Two grades have been sug-
gested for the approaches to this pro-
posed bridge, one a straight grade and
the other as the grade Is now, follow
ing the present street grade. The board
of compensation will decide Tonight
which grade is preferable and the city
engineer will recommend the grade
found by the board Of compensation r0
be the cheaper. Lederer & Wolf, TIE
soap manufacturers, claim $4,000 dam
ages for the change Of grade.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL,
Luetgert's Attorney Given Until February
10 to File One

Chicago, Feb. 1O.-Attorney Harmon,
counsel for Leutgert, appeared before
Judge Gary and asked for thirty days
in which to file a motion for a new
trial. Mr.. Harmon declared that he
had received information to the effect
that Mrs. Luetgert still lives. He also
intimated that some of the jurymen
should have been disqualified Judge
Gary said he would give the defense
until February 10 to prepare their mo-
tion.
Mr.. Harmon will attempt to secure
affidavits to the effect that two of the
jurors had expressed an opinion on the
case before being called for examina-
tion. He will seek to substantiate these
charges of perjury and thus secure
another trial for the prisoner.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
An OUTRAGEOUS ArFRoNr.
Spain's Acceptance of De Lome's Resigna-
tIon-Should Have Recalled Him.


New York, Feb. 10.--Horatio Reu-
bens, counsel for the Cuban junta
here, said to-day: ''In accepting the
resignation Of De LONE instead Of re-
calling him the Spanish government is
guilty of most objectionable and
outrageous affront to this country and
its chief executive. The summary re-
call of DE LONE would have implied
disgrace and odium for that individual
and a desire to acquiesce in the just
demands of this government. AS mat
ters stand now, De LONE has scored
something of triumph and the Sa-
gasta ministry says in effect Perhaps
our minister has not been SO very in
discreet after ALL The outcome of
this affair cannot be very satisfactory
to the American people. There is one
thing left for the government. Let it
send De LONE home in disgrace"
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Crushed at a Funeral.

Warsaw, Feb. 10.-During a funeral
service in the synagogue at Idzienciol,
in Grodno, yesterday, the women's
gallery collapsed. In the panic that
ensued, twelve women, five men and
ten children were crushed and many
others seriously injured.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
AHEAD-END COLLISION.
Five Men Killed on Louisville and NASH
Vile Road and Several Injured.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 10.-A special
from Montgomery, Ala, says: IA
head-end collision occurred on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad to-
day near kirkland, killing William
Uset, William Davis, fireman, and
three white tramps. Henry Davidson,
engineer, and VIII Lee, fireman, were
seriously injured. Charles Harrison,
brakeman, had both legs cut off, and
Brakeman Hughes was badly hurt.
Both will die. Engineer Davidson for
got to stop at Kirkland and meet train
No. IL. Cars and engines were demol4
ished.
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Sold LIQUOR to Minors.

John ]. Kennedy, who conducts a
saloon at the corner of Clay street and
Blatchley avenue. was arrested about
IL o'clock last night by Officer Healy
for selling liquor to minors,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-02-11
THE BANKRUPTCY BIEL,
Definite Time Fixed for Its Consideration
in the House.


in the House.
Washington, Feb. 10.-The house was
in a very bad temper to-day and the
whole session was consumed in filibus-
tering against two bills of minor i'm
portance, one to issue a duplicate check
and the other to make Rockland. Me-,
substitute port of entry. Neither got
further than engrossment and the third
reading. Mr.. Henderson of Ia, chair
man of the judiciary committee, asked
unanimous consent for the considera-
ton of the bankruptcy bill on Wednes-
day, Thursday and Saturday of next
week, with provision for vote at 4
o'clock on the following Monday.
There was no objection and the order
was entered.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-24
WnxnIiachic IOcuIs.

Wlxahaehie. Texas November %. PROT
Acker, superintendent. states that the pub
lie schools will render an Interesting pro-
gramme for Thanksgiving Day on We'd
nesdey, beginning at l p. m.
Sheriff McCue vacated the dwelling por-
zion of The jail today. This new sheriff,
George Sweat, Is preparing 10 move In the
iail.
Tires eX-soldIors in the Second Texas
regiment left today for Florida In wagon.
They are Pickens Anderson. Eugene Big
gers ana Carl Schuster
G. o. Griuer Of Paris, grand master OF the
Texas odd Fellow lodg y, is here lecturing
on the insid work OF the Three Link My3-
tories. He is being entertained By WaNa-
hachip lodge No so.
The b,lled bu2zard has put in his APP
Dealanco here The little bell gives its
wearer away
The great Trippet mansion in Westen1
came near burning last night. Sills charreJ
by coming in contact with hot mortar and
ware hearth Nrixhhors were called IN and
chopped into the fine houaa and discovered
The slumLaring fire Just In the nick OF tim 3.
The house is out OF the fire limits. Big
insurance.
IL was very cold last night. Ice was
plentiful fhis morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-24
BORDLR NEWS.
Series of Bull Fights Scheduled for
PorftriO Diu2.

Eagle Pass Texas November 22.--The
first OF a series of bull fights in Ciudad
Pcrilro Diaz is scheduled for next Sundey,
tbs 9th. Negotiations are pending for a
special train from San Antonio Sunday
morning. There will also be reduced rates
on oSher days during the fiestas.
An additional clerk has been allowed for
the custom !aouse at this pace.
The offica force has had some difficulty
heretofore in finding enough work TO keep
Themselves employed, and were repeatedly
threS,ened with reduction in the force :;
hence there is speculation as TO what the
additional ole:k VIII find to do. Had this
a@lrt.Cnal clerk been put in just pr.or 10
the election the necessity for II would have
baen apparent, as the force YVES drawn
upon heavily FIR campaign work. The
collector ami cashier and deputy from here
and the deputy at San Antonio went dawn
into Hawleys district; TIE deputy at Be-
DULLES came here TO work in the local
campaign. Clerk Owsn resigned and went
on the stump for Noonan, and has been
reinstated since the election. This so re-
duced the force as to necessitate the re-
manning employees to work over time, and
even the messenger in the Office was put
on duty as an inspector.
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TE,srLE rorIcs.
nnxnr luder the Auspices or the
Indies of 81. NRry's Parish.

nnxnr Under the Auspices or the
Ladies' of 81. NRry's Parish. II
Ttsmp,c. Texas, November %. Tho ba-
zaar undor the auspices OF abe ladies' q
81. Nlsry's parish Is being hcl3 to-day and
somorSw Eaboratc preearations have
been nfais aud The affsr Is proving quite
a SUCCESS.
The Snithcr compress platform wac
lodds, beyond its capac!ty yesterday and
gave way under ase load This Is one OF
sie biggts, ccmprt ssSs In this part 81 the
Stasa and dces n large amount Of conprcss-
IrS Tho press viii be delayed only Abort
time,
Miss Marie Hill left yesterday ttr col
orado Cs,y "a. n months visit to fTtengs.
Prof. y. II. Blair returned yesterday ar
t,rr0,ai from Brentwood, where he his
bscn attending the Methodist conference.
ny. Jshn Ha,tlk and dausAtcr have ar
4,ieoi from Caldwell aud VIII make TEN
pie their home
Mr. John Maxwell left Yesterday FOR
Cilgnper, wscre he takes charge OF the
public school.
Mr.. !. Z, jackson OF Temple. Mr., Mike
Elliot and son, Leslie Elliot Of Troy left
Yesterday FOR q kig hunt in South Texas.
Fi'em Needy a party Of gentlemen Joined
than, and raev VIII spend the next two
weeks ~ the vicinity OF Rosenberg. Mr.,
Shelby Strange, tho successful hunter q!
Bell county. vii, Join them Sunday.
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BeIton briefs.

Bolton, Texas. November 22.--The new.
iy elected county officers were sworn III
yesterday and assumed charge OF the sew
eral offices
There will be union Thanksgiving ser
Wee next Thursday at the First Methodist
church. Rev. II. c. Keylcy OF he Pres
byterian church will preach the seqnon
The Weiemyer Guards the new military
company organized by the young men OF
the Wedemyer academy have received their
uniforms.
Cook, Cochran & Co. have on exhibition
a pumpkin weighing fortysiN pounds
raised In Bell county.
Mrs. b. A. LUDLOW has returned from q
visit TO Austin.
MIR II. b. Hlllyer of Bowie Is here for
a few days ON business,
has returned TO her home Mt Hlllsboro.
j. l.. Mistrot has gone dl business
trip TO Galveston.
The little daughter OF Mr.. John Don
ovan that was badly burned last week Is
much mproveh and may resover
Cards are out announcing the marriage
today at Bartlett OF Miss Annie Moss and
DR., viii Ferguson.
Since the rains last week but little cot
ton has beel marketed. The farmers are
busy sowing wheat and oats.
Mrs Klrtley after several days visit To
relatives leaves today for her bone al
Karn,s City
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4 FINE ExillD,r.
What rarrnnt County Can DO IN mn
-. AgrIcNlturat WAY. M

1r
Fort Worth, Texas. November 2a wv. II.
Martin OF Enon, farmer. yesterday
brought 10 town some samples Of cerca,s
to be placed in Tarrant county's exhibit
TO be made during the National farmers
congress next mouth. Tle samples are a
bushA or rust-nrocf red oats. which Will
weigh thirts-eiSht pounds to thu. bushel; a
bushel OF Mediterranean winter wheat,
which will equal anything shown In the
'hrcad- basket OF America a bushel OF
mlllet seed, sNory grain ofwhteh Is perfect,
and a bs,@tiel OF katfiT corn which Is PROV
ms II very profitable crop for North Texas.
llo VIII also exhibit samples OF very fiae
bects, turntps, potatoes and other vessta-
blSs. He fayors the conaty commissioners
cuart appIop,lating funds for this pur-
pose uaid saws II is u matter that every
farmer In the county is Interested IN,
Work was begun on arranging tho hall
FOR the reception OF the varied exhibits 10
be made. The outtool Tor 4 successful NJ,
fair could not be mora suspicious Letters
OF inquiry are coming in daily.
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8 root Crushed or.

Welborn, Texas, November PIT. p.
Battle. who has bgen porter at the depot
for some time, ted his foot entirely
mashed off between the couplings of a
local freight train this evening at about
O'Clock He hal crossed over the car to
seal ear door on the opposke side, and
while crossing back the cars .artea out
and his foot was caught between the coup
l!ngs and entirely mashed Off. HE l-eS>a
for the Hous-on infirmary on this even
ing's passenger train. MIR. Battles sad
misfortune is muoh regretted as he is on,
of the leading young men of this place.