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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
the Texas and Marblehead, and later

the Texas and Marblehead, and later the Vixen. In the afternoon, having managed to get sufficient coal into these vessels to enable them to remain with the squadron, we shaped the course TOT Santiago, off which port we arrived at about dusk. Established an inner DICK ct line consisting of the Vixen and the Marblehead, the remainder or the squadron lying off the entrance Of the port, about four or five miles out.
 The next morning, 29th inst, steamed in to examine the entrance of the har- Dor and sighted the Cristobal Colon ap- parently moored, head and stern, across the western channel around Cay smith, also one of the vessels of the N1zcaya or Infanta Maria Teresa class moored ln the eastern channel, and two small tor pedo boats Later in the day made out the military tops of third vessel far- ther up the harbor.
 A close blockade of the harbor has been maintained, and no vessels have entered or left since our arrival. Yes terday morning her majesty's steamer Indefatigable came up to the line Of blockade and made signal Request permission to communicate with the commodore" which was of course granted. A boarding officer came on board the flagship with letter from the commanding officer, Captain l.. A, Primrose. requesting permission for his vessel to pass the line of blockade in order to communicate with her majes- tvs consul at the port. My reply was that there would not be the slightest objection to his doing so. Instead, how ever, of avaling himself of the permis- sion the Indefatigable at once steamed off in the direction from whence she came, signalling No harm done for courtesy" It may have been that his learning that the Spanish fleet was in this port was of more importance than her majestys consul and he may have desired to first communicate with his government from Jamaica.
 Concerning the coaling of large fleet of vessels I would particularly call the departments attention to the necessity for heavy bags holding about eight hun dred pounds, in addition to buckets, which have not proved of much use. They should also be provided with at least six cotton bales or heavy woolen camels, six to eight feet broad, to be used as lenders to take the thrust of the ships and to permit coaling in rougher weather than is now possible with the means at our disposal At present we are coaling on all favorable occasions in plain sight of the enemy S fleet.
 Very respectfully,
 (Signed) w. S. Schley,
 Commodore U. s. N, Commander-in-
 Chief, Flying Squadron,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
LATEST OBITUARY NOTES
KEY HAVEN PEOPLE AND OTHERS
 WHO HATE PASSED AWAY.
Death in Bridgeport of n Former New Haven Man-Death at the Hospital The Late c. H. Bassett of shelton Judge Pike of Middletown.

Charles Carroll Barber of Bridgeport died Friday at his home, 104 Sherwood avenue, in that city, after brief ill- ness. The Bridgeport Standard says: "The deceased was sixty-six years of age and while he had been ailing for some time, it was not believed that the end was so near. He had for many years conducted jGb printing office at S3 Bank street and was the publisher of Middlebrooks New England All manac, the standard authority in many families, and had also printed the docket of the superior court for some time.
 MT Barber was the youngest son of the late Joseph Barber, who was at one time one of the owners of the New Ha- ven Register and for many years it's editor He was a member of the South Congregational church and though not widely known had many close friends who will deeply mourn his loss. He was man of stesling qualities, of a quiet disposition and beloved by all who had any dealings with him. A brother Henry L. Barber, and two sisters, Mrs. Daniel H. Porter and Miss Mary Bar Der, survive him. His death came peacefully as he had spent his life, Flu neral services will be held from his late residence on Sherwood farm avenue on Tuesday afternoon"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
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Middletown, Dec. 17.-Judge Robert c. Pike, one of the best known resi- dents and the oldest attorney of the city died at his home on College Hill, early this afternoon, from stroke of paralysis about a week ago.
 He was born in Newburyport, Mass, in 1922 and was graduated from liar yard college in 1S43 He removed to New York city in 184S where he was admitted to practice law. He removed to Middletown in 1859, and has continu- ous!y resided here up to his death.
 He had been judge of the city court for many years, an alderman, president of the board of education for eighteen years, senior warden of Trinity parish for twenty years, member of the state fish commission from 1874 to 1889. He was a republican in politics and was twice candidate for mayor. He leaves a widow and three sons and three daughters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
CHARLES H. BASSETT.

Shelton, Dec. 17.-Charles H. Bassett, one of the oldest residents of the city of Derby, died at his home in Bank street at 6:15 Thursday night. The deceased was prominent in many re- spects. He was a literary man of merit and wrote much of the history of Derby. Interesting historical papers on Derby won praise for the old resi- dents from hundreds in the valley who read them. It is not long since that he wrote a brief history of Derby and Shelton for the Woman's club, and copies of the same are prized and pre- served by great many people in the three towns. For many years MT. Bassett was employed at his trade, pat tern making, in the Birmingham Iron foundry About six years ago he left the concern and accepted a position as gate tender with the s. o. & C. Co. of Ansonia. He was an uncle of Royal M. and Theodore s. Bassett, and a member of one of the best known fam flies in the valley.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
ENTERT4INlIE ENTS.
Hypcrion 'rheater.
 A MISFIT MARRIAGE AT HYPE-

A MISFIT MARRIAGE AT HYPE-
 RIoN TOMORROW EVENING.
 The new attraction "A Misft Mar riage," which comes to the Hyperion tomorrow evening, will be presented here by company under the direction of Messrs Smyth and Rice, and in cludes the following people: Max Fig man, Clayton White, c. D. Hawkins, Thomas Mcguire, Ina Hammer, Meta Maynard, Katherine Mulkins, Millie James. Ann Warrington and others. The popularity enjoyed by MT. DuSou- chet's other pieces justified a more than usual interest in the presentation of his dous success of the plays, My Friend from India" and "Thc Man from Mex ico." are we'll remembered Few Amer jeans have achieved so much celebrity in this peculiar and difficult field of play-writing in such a short time as has the author of the farces above mentioned. Wherever the new piece has been seen it has been warmly praised and current report indicate that it is an emphatic hit. Sale of seats now open. Prices. soc, 75c and $1.
 MoDJEsKA.
 Modjeska will be the Christmas offer ing at the Hyperion on Monday De- cember 26, matinee and night, Mad anne Helena Modjeska is practically the only one left of the great legitimate ac- tors as regards the English-speaking stage. It is so long since she has been seen by focal playgoers and tragedy is so rare a treat nowadays that her en- gagement here is certain to be one of the most popular and the most finan- cialIy profitable of the season. A year or SO ago she was playing her farewell tour. Since that time, however, she has regained all the robust health of her youth and it is not likely therefor that her retirement will be announced for many seasons to come. The local management has been deluged with re- quests in favor of each and every play and it is now decided that Madame Modjeska will present Mary Stuart at the matinee, and Macbeth" in the evening. The advance sale of seats opens Wednesday. Prices, matinee and night, 75c, s1 and s1.5O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19

pr. A. J. r. Behrends of the Central Congregational church. He was known as "Old Sleuth" from his first detective story. "Old Sleuth; or the Mystery of Bay Ridge" was the forerunner, and it's success was the cause of the deluge of detective stories which have been the mental food of innumerabe small boys ever since. dt was by no means so sensational as it's successors, and was written in breezy style which at tracted the attention of George Munro. Mr Halsey was engaged to write all the "Old Sleuth" stories he could turn out.
 He wrote sometimes two books in a week, dashing them off at a marvel ous rate of speed, and in a hand that could only be deciphered by experts. When necessary, he could write a novel in a days time.
 His stories were all founded on news paper accounts, and 'Oid Sleuth' itself was founded on the Charley Ross case. He wrote in all nearly FOG books.
 MT. Halsey was one of the organizers of the Kings County Trust company and the Hamilton Trust company, and was identified with the management of many corporations, In 1885 Mayor Seth Low appointed him to the board of education and he was twice reappoint- ed by democratic mayors. He was es- pecially active in encouraging evening l schools and drawing classes and after he left the board continued Co interest himself actively in educational matters. It was mainly his work that. resulted in the erection of one of the largest and most important schools in Brooklyn Grammar School No, A at Putnam and Throop avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19

Miss Sonnenberg, daughter of ex-Al- derman Sonnenberg, who has been ill with appendicitis, has rallied from the effects of the operation and her eondi- tion is much improved.
 John M. Marlin, president of the Mar lin Firearms company, who has been very ill with typhoid pneumonia at his home, S26 George street, is much better and is now on fair way to recovery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
POOT, MATCH

A match game of pool has been ar ranged to be rolled at the pool parlors No. 401 State street next Wednesday. The contestants are two local players, James Lee and A. R. Watrous This will be the first match game in which they have met and the struggle for su- premacy will no doubt be an interesting one. The game, which is for 125 points, will be called at o'clock sharp.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
The Grand.

The famous Bon Ton Burlesuuers ap- pear for three days beginning with the matinee to-day. With the company ap- pears Mile. Flaurette, the pretty Partisan, in the latest French novelty. Caught in the Act" as produced by her with such great success at the Dewey theater, New York. recently. The burlesque opens with the yaude- vile cocktail, "A Parisian Night" fol- lowed by an olio of great strength and closes with "A Devil of a Time" which is very funny. Prices, 1Oc, 200, soc and soc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
TWO STILL ALARMS YESTERDAY
Bremen Stopped Disinfecting of Dix
 well Avanun Hats

Bremen Stopped Disinfecting of Dix
 well Avenue Flats.
 About o'clock yesterday afternoon a still alarm was sent to the chemical engine company on Artisan street for a fire at No. Wooster place. On arriv- ing at that number the firemen found that a wick in a gasoline stove had been turned down and could not be rais- ed. The people in the house had be- come alarmed, fearing an explosion, and called the fremen. The latter blew out the flame on the wick and relieved the minds of the people in the house
 At 7:4S last evening a man ran into the police station on Dixwell avenue and told Sergeant Orr that the black at No. 43 Dixwell avenue was appar- entity on fire. Sergeant McGrath went to No. 47 with Patrolman Recor, and to- gether they burst i'll the door of the apartment from which the smoke came The block is occupied by four families and the apartments of all these were filled with smoke which was of sul- phurous odor Sergeant McGrath and Patrolman Recor were driven out by the smoke and sent still alarm to No. 3's house. A detail of firemen re- sponded and entering the apartments where the fire seemed to be, which was on the lower floor, found burning there about two pounds of sulphur. The sul- phur was removed by the firemen, and the policemen fastened up the door. The apartments were occupied by A. Levin who had started the sulphur burning as a disinfectant and had then go out with his family.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
BAND OF YOUTHFUL THIEVES.
Leaders Captured By Detective Don
 nelly.

Morris Brown and Samuel Morris, two fourteen-year-old boys, were ar- rested Saturday night by Detective Donnelly on the charge of being leaders of two bands of juvenile thieves. It seems, according to stories told the de- tective by members of de gangs that Brown first taught the other boys how to steal and was for a time leader of the young banditti. Among his pupils was Morris, who in short time ex- celled his teacher in the art of stealing and set up as leader of band of his own It is believed that the boys have pursued their thieving operations in all the large dry goods stores in the central part of the city. Brown and Morris will be arraigned in the city court this morning and the boys who operated with them will be on hand as wit- pesses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19

''Poor Chollie!" said the girl who was in a sympathetic mood. 'He just can't say mo-
 He might shake his head, then" said the practical girl.
 No, poor fellow; his collar is too high for that. Enquirer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
FRANK .GARRITY WILL RECOVER

Little Frank Garr.ty, the four-year- old boy who was badly injured Friday afternoon by being run over by a run away team of horses, was considerably better last night and his attending physician, Dr. L. M. Comp rtz, thought that he would recover. The little fel- low remained unconscious for sever al hours after the accident. this being caused by a severe blow at the side of the head. No bones were broken nor was he internally injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
FAMOUS DETECTIVE STORY

WRITER-DESCEN OF A
 CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR.
 H. P. Halsey died late Friday night at his home in Brooklyn of cerebral hemorrbage. He was sixty-one years old, a native of New York, and was a descendant of Robert Treat, the first colonial governor of Connecticut. He was a member of the Union League club of Brooklyn and several societies, and his widow is president of the Col onial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century. Three children also survive him. The funeral services were held at the house at 4 o'clock yesterday after noon, and were conducted by the Rev.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and well-tried rem. edy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teetbing. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain. cures wind coiic. and is the best remedy for diar. rboea. Twenty cents a bottle,
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
DIED AT THE HOSPITAL,

Thomas Sullivan of No. 216 Hamilton street died at the New Haven hospital of pneumonia yesterday morning, He
 had been at the hospital only a few days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
MISS JENNIE wHEELER's DEATH.

Significant expression of sorrow and regret are everywhere apparent in this region at the sad news of the death of Miss Jennie Wheeler in New York a lady who had many friends in this city. The Norwich Bulletin says: "She was for years beloved resident of North Stonington and a daughter of the late D. R. Wheeler, an influential and wealthy citizen of this town. Miss Wheeler was large-hearted and of a cheerful disposition. She was proni- nent in church and secal circles and every ready to lend her assistance in times of need and distress Her mind and love toward her native town was strong and firm until the last. and in the beautiful little cemetery adjacent to the village of Milltown, will repose her mortal remains beside father mother and brother She was a liberal con- tributor toward the construction of the Ashwllett chapel.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-19
WAS A NATIVE OF NEW HAVEN

WAS A NATIVE OF NEW HAVEN.
 Hortense Armstrong Douglas died at the Windsor hotel, New York, Friday of pneumonia after a short illness. She was born in New Haven, Conn.,, fifty six years ago, and had lived in Tarry- town. N. Y, for twenty-five years. It was largely through her efforts that the Tarrytown hospital was established five years ago. Her husband, Henry l.. Douglas, who died ten years ago, made his fortune in San Francisco in the early fifties. A married daughter and two sons survive her. Funeral ser vices were held at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York, yesterday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
CONSUL GENERAL LEE
 CABLES THE PRESIDENT.

NEW YORK, March 3.-The Her aids Washington correspondent tele- graphs: It was said here to-day that Consul General Lee had cabled direct to the President yesterday that there was no longer any doubt the Maine was | destroyed by an external explosion. The dispatch, 1t was said. had led to conferences at the White House yester- day and to-day.
 While the report that Consul General Lee had sent such dispatch to the President could not be confirmed at the White House, 1t is known. as it has been in the Herald, that Consul General Lee has cab1ed the State Department that it was his opinion the ship was de- stroyed by an external agency. This information, of course, has been con veyed to the President. and he is in pos session of Consul General Lees opinion and the circumstantial evidence which he summarized as supporting it.
 The Consul Generals cablegrams on this subject have done much toward confirming the conviction in official circles that the Maine was not blown up by internal explosion primarily.
 Though Consul General Lees opinion has much weight in official circles, the administration is careful not to in any way indicate that an official opinion has been arrived at of any kind. The President will wait for the report of the Court of Inquiry before forming any such opinion, and he will then have to determine upon the line of action which 1t will impose upon his admins tration
 There Is no change in the opinion generally held among high officials of the administration that the controversy can be settled by diplomatic means. as 1t is believed Spain will concede to such demands as the United States may have to make.
 Officials of the State and Navy de- partments now expect that the report of the court of inquiry will be forwarded to Washington about the middle of next week This will not remove all danger of trouble, however, for the trouble some Cuban question still remains, with the sentiment in Congress in favor of intervention in behalf of the Cubans increased by the disaster to the Maine. In this connection there Is considerable discussion of the plan of intervention to induce Cubans to accept autonomy which has been outlined in the Herald and which has the approval of some of the members of the Cabinet. The official who first proposed this plan and formulated it's details said to me to- day:
 ''The cases Of Great Britain and her colonies and of Spain and Cuba are not parallel The colonies had been fitted by long continuance of practical auton- omy for government, and ii Cuba Is to be eventually independent 1t would be better for her ii 1t should come somewhat slowly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

He said he had no objection to giving statement of his movements before 1 and after the date of the tragedy at Baden. This was it: T left Oakland
 about the 20th of October. The first place I stopped and worked at was Sa- Ida, where I worked for this man (pointing to GabrieD. started to work for him the day after Thanksgiving. I worked for him about eighteen days didn't I, Ed'' he remarked, addressing Gabriel. He then continued: "The next place I worked was at Ash Hill Cal, driving team for the Langtry grading outfit. I worked there twelve or four teen days. From there I went to Hack berry, AriZ., where I also drove a team for a grading outfit. 1 worked there about twenty-three days. The next place was about three miles out of Ash Fork, on the road to Williams, where I chopped wood. I was working there about three weeks when I was arrested I never chopped wood before, but I did the best thing I could get hold of. I made about s2 day at this work And the next place I landed was right back here in California"
 He ended with another of his charac- teristic grins. Wilett admitted that he knew both Winters and Moore, and said that he had made Moore's ac- quaintance at Folsom. Winters he had first met in San Francisco. When asked why he had made these frequent changes in residence he replied that he was trying to reach old Mexico, and that he would have got there in about another week
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

James Wilett the alleged accomplice of Moore, alias Raymond, in the mur- der of Charles A. Andrews at the Grand Central Hotel in Baden last November, is a disciple of the famous the excitement and adventure it car ries with it. He delights to boast of his criminal escapades and glories in the criminal record of his family. He tells the stories of his plundering ad- ventures and in tn telling of them he points to himself as a hero much above the plane of the ordinary being. It's fun to hold up a man." he says. and there are many ludicrous sides of the simple act of stopping a person on the street with a jingle in his pocket and taking his coin away from him."
 To E. A. Gabriel. a rancher of sa1ida. who employed him for several days harvesting a crop of potatoes a few days after the murd"- at Baden Will cit confided the stories of many of his escapades. Gabriel believed tbe man was only boasting and for several days pau little attention to his tales Then he notified the local police officer who began an investigation of his stories. but by the time proof reached him that the boaster was a criminal Wilett had disappeared.
 One of Wilett's favorite stories was of how he had robbed a man in Los had then just been released from Fol-