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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
GREAT FIRE AT JOLIET.
Auditorium Block Burned, Causing a
Loss of oyer $4,000. 500 a

Loss of Over $4,000,
Joliet, ILL.,, Dec. 28.-The fire which
broke out in the Auditorium block,
the finest business building in the city,
at o'clock last night, ragged for three
hours, entailing a loss of over $780,
600. The fire was started by a mys-
FERROUS explosion in the basement I'M
der the dry goods store of Drew, In
man & Co., and hints of incendiarism
have been made.
The stock of Drew, Inman & Co.,
valued at $4,000, was entirely ruined,
with 800 insurance. The loss on
the building is $4,000, fully covered by
insurance. The loss to adjacent prop
erty was about $4,000. .~.~ @as
The Auditorium block is owned by
the st. Johns Universalist association.
Several merchants had stores fronting
on Main street, and the society had a
church auditorium and lecture-rooms
in the rear. The entire building, with
contents, valued at $4,000 was at one
time thought to be at the mercy of the
flames. Citizens turned out and helped
the f1remen, while Mayor Lager as
sisted the chief of the fire department
in giving orders.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
MEETING OF LUTHERANS.
Three Synods Hold General Confer
ence In Philadelphia. 49,

ence In Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 28.-A gen
eral conference of Lutherans, the first
meeting Of the kind ever held in this
country, the delegates representing
the general council, the general synod
and the united synod of the south, be-
gan in ST. Johns Lutheran church
here Tuesday. 1t will continue until
Thursday afternoon. The three bod
les composing the conference have a
communicate membership of 100000
persons, and include 1000 congrega-
tions, with 5000 ministers.
The object of the conference is to
prepare the way for better under
standing and a more harmonious CO.
operation among Lutherans in the
three synods, and may result in their
union into one body.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Charged with Flora Bank Robbery.

Delphi, Ind, Dec 28.-Frank Allen,
alias Allen Curtis, is in Jail here
charged with being implicated in the
robbery of the bank at Flora last Sep
TENDER. He was arrested at Covington
cent developments implicate him in
the bank robbery and he will be tried
at the approaching term of court on
that charge. James Ward, another
member of the gang, who escaped from
the Jail here few days ago, is still at
liberty.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Mount Vernon Robbers Fail,

Mount Vernon, Ill, Dec. 28.-A dar-
ing attempt to rob the postofite was
made at about o'clock Monday. morn
ing. Powder was used to blow open
the safe, the explosion being heard
weighing about 300 pounds, was blown
a distance of ten feet. Only the outer
doors of the safe were forced open,
and the compartments containing the
money were not reached. A few
stamps and Christmas presents were
taken.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Shoe Cutters Return to Work.

Marlboro, Mass, Dec. 28.-The eight
shoe factories in this city involved
in the general strike of shoe workers
were opened today to such as chose to
accept work independent of the unions.
At the factory of j. A. Frye & Co.,
which employs about four hundred
hands, all the cutters went to work
and there were 100 hands working in
the various departments of the shop.
The cutters of the Getting avenue fac
tory also went to work. In the four
factories of the S. H. Howe Shoe
company no effort was made to resume
operations.
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Needs of Indiana Schools.

Indianapolis. Ind, Dec. 28.-The
State Teachers association began it's
holiday session in this city last night
with a large attendance. President
Stalker says the meeting Of the gen
eral association, if certain plans are
carried out, will be one of the most
important the association ever held.
A program which includes a wide
range of subjects has been prepared,
but there are some other questions
which will be taken up in addition to
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Aldermen We're Given Work.

Ottawa, ILL.,, Dec. 28.-Two of Streat-
or's aldermen admitted on the witness
ness stand Tuesday that after they had
voted to give the bridge contract to the
Lafayette company the latter employed
them upon the structure. Alderman
W. H. H. Milford, who was the as
sistant superintendent, said he worked
"off and on" for two months and "just
Jumped the thing and charged $3.50 for
1t. Alderman J. M. Ramey, a stone
mason, also admitted working on the
bridge, but he could not remember
the number Of days or the sum paid
him"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
stars and Stripes at Havana.

Havana, Dec. 28.-The citizens Of
Havana read in their morning papers
an order from Capt. Gen. Castellanos
permitting the display of Cuban and
American flags inside the lines Of
Spanish jurisdiction, and early this
morning the stars and stripes and the
lone star of Cuba doated over many
buildings in the heart of the city and
in streets where the Spanish soldiers
still keep guard. The only buildings
excepted in the order are the govern
ment offices. Havana, therefore, is
now bright with color, and fire-crack-
ers are being exploded in the streets
and on the plazas
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Has Made No Choice.

Washington, Dec. 28.-The report
published in New York that the presi-
dent announced to his cabinet that he
had selected Joseph Choate for am
bassador to Great Britain is positive
ly denied by members of the cabinet,
who say that the subject was not men
toned at the cabinet meeting, and
that President Mckinley has not an
nounced to any one his choice for am
haSsadOr
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Noted Woman Passes away.

New York, Dec. 28.-Mrs. Isabel AL
derdice Mallon, the noted newspaper
and magazine writer, died Tuesday
morning. She was known to the
American reading public as Dab" and
as Ruth Ashmore." Two weeks ago
Mrs. Mallon was stricken with a cold,
which rapidly developed into pneu-
monia. Her mother, who was her in
separable companion and friend, pass
ed away on Oct. last, and Mrs Mallon
was Frustrated by the shock. For sew
eral weeks she lay in her bed in ex-
IRENE weakness and was only just be-
ginning to recover when she was at
tackled with the malady that was the
cause of her death.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Papers on horticulture.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 28.-The forty
third annual convention of the Illinois
State Horticultural society opened
here Tuesday. The attendance is
unusually large and many choice va
rieties of fruits and vegetables are on
exhibition. At the opening session
President Henry H. Dunlap delivered
the annual address and the secretary
and treasurer reported. Officers will
be elected Thursday, when the con-
VentiOn will adjourn.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Sash. Door and blind Trust.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 28.-Arrange-
ments for the sash, door and blind
trust, it is declared, are about com
pleted. The deal will be far more ex-
tensive than was first opposed, as it
will control the output of almost the
entire country, and not the northwest
alone. There have been several
bitches growing out of objections to
the representation to be accorded the
various concerns, but the desire to
profit by the great consolidation of in
terests is bringing them together.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
To Allot sheep-Grazing Land.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 28.-The for
estry reserve officials of the northwest
met last night in Tacoma to discuss
the question of sheep grazing in the
reserves. 1t was practically decided to
allot the pasture district lying in the
Mount Tacoma reserve in well-deined
ranges, the boundaries being marked
by streams and ridges. These ranges
will be let at the rate of SIS for every
thousand sheep pastured each season
there.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
May Seat Mcmillan In Nevada.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 28-The
contest for governor of Nevada now
eclipses that for United States senator.
On the face of the returns Reinhold
Saddler was elected over Mcmillan, re-
publican, by % votes. Now comes the
confirmed report that in the contest
in Eureka county for the Office of
county assessor District Judge Fitz-
gerald has thrown out I'll ballots as
illegal. With these thrown out in the
gubernatorial contest Mcmillan is
elected by over 80 votes. Steps have
been taken to contest Saddler's cleo
ti0u
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29

TEACHERS conventions are now in
order. We have often wondered why
teachers are called on to attend insti-
tutes, conventions and teachers meet
ings during their vacation. We grant
that the teachers may derive some
benefit from these meetings, but we
assert on the other hand that they
would derive much more benefit from a
little rest and enjoyment of leisure.
The drudge and routine of their lives
make our teachers need a vacation
more than their pupils need it, and we
say, "give the teachers rest during
vacation -.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Have Taken TIoIlO.

Manila, Dec 28.-The insurgents
under Lopez practically completed the
conquest of the Philippines MONDAY.
They occupied Iloilo on that da! De-
fore the arrival of the American ex-
petition sent by Gen. Otis, the span
iards having evacuated the Guy anu
gone to Zamboanga.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
THURSDAY, DEC. 80, 1898
The Service of Wealth

THE death of Edward Balm is loss
to the business of the state. he is
type of the rich man which the state
cannot we'll afford to lose. There are
MANY classes of wealth. Some devote
all their energies to amassing wealth
for themselves and their families.
Some, like Girard, apparently doing
this, vet at the end make such use OF it
as to endear their memories Others,
like Peter Cooper, use their wealth as
it comes to them and live to see the
blessings they have dispensed. Others
again, while acquiring wealth, do it in
a fair business way and make their
lives constantly liberal and benefcent
day by day Some make display of
their wealth by dazzling entertainments
and Ostentation in public benefactions,
always calculated to get the most show
for their money, while in their daily
life they grind the face of the poor.
Cooper and his class amass riches and
receive the love and respect of men.
The GirarG class vindicace their pur-
pose while apt 20 suffer during their
lives from obloquy. But the man who
acquires his wealth by fair means and
~steady application and dispenses in the
~same spirit what he can safely spare is
one whose reputation is always safe
with the community. Ofthis type Mr..
Balm is reputed to be. Wealth may so
become blessing and it's owner remain
q man.-Milwaukee Journal
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Elk. Gov. BOUTWELL,, of Massachus.
cts, says that we cannot hold the
Philippines without the consent of
Russia. That country has been the
" DOGGY" man for England, but if we
conclude to hold the Philippines we
shall snap our fingers in the face of the
autocrat of all the Russias.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Mexican Ambassador Ill.

Washington, Dec 2S.-Ameassadof
Romero of Mexico is seriously Ill with
appendicitis at his residence mere
Considerable anxiety is felt as to the
outcome of the ambassadors illness
because Of his advanced ags-65 years
and his frail constitutions
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Plant Worth 100000 Burns.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 28.-The
Semet Solvay by-product plant in Ems
ley City, a suburb of Birmingham, was
destroyed by fire last night The plant
was the property of the Semet Solvay
people of Rochester, N. Y, and valued
at half million dollars 1t had been
completed and was in full operation
only a few months.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Building Falls in st. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 28.-By the col
lapse of the iron supports under an
enormous bake oven the two-story
double-front brick building at No. 1917
Biddle street was wrecked Tuesday
afternoon. Lutte Tulley, bTicklayer,
was buried under the debris and killed
Jack Paten, Pat Kelly and John Clark
were seriously and some ten others
slightly injured
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Russians INV in America.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. rs Robert G.
Wells, connected with the NicOpol-
Mariopol Mining and MetalIhrgical
company of Mariopol, Russia, is IN
Pittsburg to place orders @for machln-
cry aggregating $1,OOO,OOO for mann
moth mills to be erected at Mariopol
on the sea of AZof.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Thirteen Buildings Burned.

Leitchfield, KY, Dec. 28-This town
was visited Tuesday by the second de-
structive fire of the year. Eight stores,
three residences, the postofice and the
Deposit bank were destroyed, and the
courthouse and two other stores badly
damaged. The total loss is 100000,
with insurance about $4,000. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29

Lebanon, Pa, Dec. 28.-The North
Cornwall Iron Furnace at Cornwall,
operated by the Lackawana Iron and
Steel company of Scranton, was badly
wrecked yesterday by an explosion.
Several men had narrow escapes. The
damage is esti1 ated at $4,000.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Opening wisconsin Sessions.

Milwaukee, Dec. 28.-The forty-sixth
annual meeting of the Wisconsin
Teachers association opened in the
Grand Avenue Congregational church
Tuesday. The liberal attendance shows
that the convention will be one of the
best The association has held for years.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
says Army Is True to France.

London, Dec. 28.-The Paris CORE
eondent Of the Daily Mail telegraphs
IS paper the substance of an inter-
lew be has had with Gen. Zurlinden,
-oilitary governor of Paris, who denied
he existence of any military consplr-
cy against the republic.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
state Seed Laws Are Illegal

St. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 28.-The ST.
)ieme court, by Judge Canty, filed a
se:s;on declaring that the acts of the
glsiature appropriating state funds
or seed grain loans are unconstitu-
nal because they appropriate public
!, ney for a private purpose.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Nineteen years for Moore.

New York, Dec. 28.-W. A. E. Moore,
convicted of robbing Martin Mahon,
hotelkeeper of this city, by the bad
ger game" was sentenced to nineteen
years in state prison.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
For Capital Punishment.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 28.-Representa-
tive l. N. Try of Bourbon county VIII
introduce a bill in the legislature pro-
viding for capital punishment IN all
cases of murder in the first degree. a
penalty will also be provided for any
governor who refuses to sign "a death
warrant.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Big Paper Mills in Mexico.

City of Mexico, Dec. 2S.-A complete
plant of American-made machinery for
the San Rafael paper mills has Just
arrived. The outfit consists of 100 40
inch four-drainer machines and the en-
tire plaAt will cost $50, 900 in gold.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29

REPORTS say that Aguinaldo is losing
his " grip" in the Philippines Proba-
bly, we have picked it up, for medical
reports from our large cities say that
there are many cases of that malady.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-29
Admiral sampson Has the Grip.


Washington, Dec. 28.-Admiral w.
I. Sampson is confined to his room
with light attack of the grip. HIS
physicians think he will recover in O
few DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18

and worked them out as he does successfully in
his studies of wet mornings. murky days and
twilight hours. He has a nature highly sensi-
tive TO beauty. and everything which he touches
has the charm OF loneliness He seems to have a
conviction that landscape painter is wasting
his time and msapplying his powers unless he
Is at work on what is inherently beautiful. In
this respect ne differs widely from Mr.. Pepper
corn. who is an aesthetic ascetc. painting with
dignity and strength cow-pastures and COM
mons without elements Of natural beauty.
AT Messrs. Tooth's Galleries there is series
OF forty drawings Of Scotch scenes by Mr..
birket Foster. which excellent in compost
ton II not always harmonious in color and firm
In draughtsmanship. Like Mr. East. Mr.. Foster
considers that an artist when afield has no right
to paint anything that is commonplace or ugly.
but he is less subtle in his selection of subjects
and makes too ostentatious a parade Of Turner
esQue scenes instead OF allowing the sense OF
beauty to steal upon the spectator unawares.
The Fragonards al Messrs. Agnews Galleries I
have described in detail in previous letter
and there is also a Burne-Jones in an adjoining
room-"Love Among the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
which no other galleries in town can now rival
AT the Goupil Gallery there is an exhibition Of
Japanese prints and lockwood pottery.
Inc best COlectlOn or etChingS is at Mr.. Cute
kunsts, in King-st. There is a series Of Rem
brandts, among them The Sportsman" with
background more interesting in detail than the
solitary figure in front; and there are Meryons
with rich mists of sunlight like the "Tourelle"
Sir Seymour Hadens Windmill Hill is
etching firm In draughtsmanship and potent In
charm: and TO match IT there is pair of Lee
gros. Mr. Cameron. who began as an etcher a
dad -,;1
painting rich in promise. has fine examples Of
sure and incsive draugntsmanshp in The
Stairs" and THE Unicorn Stirling" and Mr..
Percy Thomas has strong work, The Smithy"
1t Is not large collection, but uncommonly
varied one illustrating the effects of close ad
herence to pure line and the facility with which
soft and mellow color can lie got out OF the
plate; and MIR. Hellen's dry points with their
delicate silver tones, help to widen its range.
Five minutes in this gallery are worth hour
at Messrs. Dowdeswells, where a series OF
"process-draw wings" by Mr.. William Hyde is on
exhibition. Lovers OF the beautiful art Of etch-
ing need the evidence of such a show as this to
convince them that enthusiasm for this labori-
Gus craft has not passed away. Among artists
the e;cher is compelled to pay the heaviest price
for success. since he has unceasng struggle
with technical difficulties and requires large re-
sources Of patience in dealing with treacherous
chemical messes One does not need to he told
at Mr.. Gutekunsts, small as the collection u.s.
that the etcher is inspired by genuine love of his
art. l. n. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
PATRIOTIC CLTB CELEBRATIOy.

A large gathering assembled last evening at the
headquarters of the Patriotic Republican Club. No
2s East Seventy-eighth-st., when entertainment
was given in celebration OF the Republican victory
In this State at the last election. BENJAMIN Open
hemer, the president Of the club, who re-
elected unanimously 10 that Office for the fifth time
at the annual meeting OF the club last Wednesday,
presided. In speech Of welcome TO those present
he referred TO the signing OF the treaty Of peace
at Paris. saying that this result was due to the
Repub lean party and to the wisdom and hrmness
Of President Mckinley. The name Of Mr.. Mckinley
was received with tremendous applause. was
that OF Governor elect Roosevelt. \ vocal and in
strumenta concert was then given by Professor
klein's orchestra and some vaudeville artists
Speeches made In the course OF the evening by
Colonel Charles H. Denison Adelbert II. Steele and
others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
DEATH or THE REV. j. j. DANIELL.
THE WARMINSTER HISTORIAN.

THE WARMINsTER HISTORIAN
From English Exchange
ds The rd nhabitants Of Warminser viii learn with
respected rector Of Langley Burre.l. which took
b pace at his residence Oh sunday morning last The
seventy-nine years last month suffered from no
d d,c.s@ and as Tecenty as fortnight ago he
owing TO advancing years, had Of late gradually be
to his room, He was attended by Or. Briscoe. but
medical skill could not give increased strength to a
became unconscious and az half pastlO o'c.ock on
Sunday morning advent Sunday. the bells OF
gether Gods house his Master called him to that
house not made with hands. eternal In the heav-
parishioners than the Rev j. j. Daniel. whose a;e
kindness OF heart and truly Christian spirit
The reverend gentleman. who belonged an old
Warminster family. being the son OF the late Jere
Parish Church during which time he won the re-
spect Of all who knew him, and he visited the town
the new ~, Bontface College. During his curacy
OF the parish ne did much good work. FOR which his
come tutor to His Royal Hghness Prince Hgashi
Win n s e 81 t some ya at
Villas and we fee SURE the instruction ir,parted to
stay in warminster has not been without Its effect
In the rapid developments Of Japan which have
taken place in recent years During the time Mr..
Daniel was In the town he collected many valuable
and Interesting particulars about Warmlnster.
Warmnster." while vicar Of Winterboutne Stoke.
book which is highly priced by the inhabitants.
Mr. Daniel entered the Church upward OF nifty
years ago and during that time. IN addition 70 his
residence in Warml1ster. he did duty at Winter,
bourne Stoke. Berwick ST. James. Wilton and
Langley Fitzurse. For the last nineteen years of
his fife ne had been rector OF Langley Burrell In
the uarsh church Of which he mad left a monu-
ment which will record his veneration and attach
ment 10 that sacred edhce. The deceased was
the numerous works he pub ished were histories OF
Chippenham Warminster and Cornwali, ana also
nortant work was the life OF George Herbert, pub
iished by the Christian knowledge Society. ana
nriv WITHIN the last few weeks he published some
ulusfratlons I'm a new edition Of the same work
He had lust issued. through Houston a son, OF
Chippenham a book Of verses. which ne composer
during his lifetime. and which show eonsidetanIe
merit Mr. Daniel arranged that the prohts from
these verses were be devoted 10 the churcn res
,oration fund The funeral took pace on lnurs-
day afternoon at Langley Burrell the remains be
inr laid In the vault where MS VIC wa
buried few years The deceaseds brother
had been living with him for the last few weeks
and there il much sympathy with MIN IN ~ "
yeavement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
ALDERMAN JAMES 2. HART.

Alderman James y. Hart. who represented the
XIVth Assembly District in the Municipal As
sembly, Died at 2:l5 o'clock Friday In his home
al No. 200 First-ave Death was caused by a
plication OF diseases growing out Of an attack OF
pneumonia contracted last March. The Alderman
conducted undertaking establishment, and It
funeral that he took cold. He was
thirty-hve years old and born In the XVIII
District. He was so popular that when Tammany
gave him the nomination for Alderman in 1897 he
received twice as many votes as did his opponents
combined. His widow and child survive him.
IN the Board OF Aldermen he served the FL
nance. Fire and Education committees.
The funeral vii. DE held at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning at the Roman Catholic Church OF the I'm
maculaie Conception. In Fourteenth-st. The Cath
olic Benet client Legion, Knights Of Columbus and
otner societies 70 which the Alderman belonged
VIII be represented