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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
CLAN MCLEOD.

installation of New Officers By Royal Deputy Pullar and Staff From Hart
 ford.
 < The ceremony of installing the new officers of Clan Mcleod, No 31, Order of Scottish Clans, was performed by Royal Deputy A. Pullar and staff from Clan Gordon, No. 19, of Hartford, last night. Chief T. P. Gillespie of Clan Mcleod in a few appropriate words welcomed the royal deputy and his staff, comprising Past Chief Fleming and Clansman Small. The officers installed were as follows: Chief, R. c. Bruce; past chief, T. P. Gillespie; tanist, W. L.. Andrew. ir., chaplain, Archibald Gard ner; secretary, James Mustarde; finan- cial secretary, Robert Webster; treas urer, G. N. Andrew; senior henchman, James Anderson; junior henchman, James Steven; seneschal, James Mc- Williams; warden, w. Symons; sentinel George West. The annual reports of the financial secretary and treasurer were read at this meeting and unani- mously approved of. Both reports show ed that the clan was In a very pros- porous condition, both as to membership and finances. The latter report, not withstanding that the clan had two deaths during the past year, showed a substantial balance in the society's fa- vor for the year,
 After the installation ceremony ban quet was served and several hours were spent in song and sentiment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
A MERCHANTS sIJIc1DE

William T. Buckley, a Retired Dry
 Goods Man of New York, Shoots Him.
 self
 New York, Jan. civilian T. Buck ley, who up to January 1 was member of the large dry goods firm of Durham, Buckley & Co.,, this city, shot and kill ed himself to-day at his home in Wave Crest, Long Island. MT. Buckley, who was wealthy, had been Respondent for some time owing to business troubles
 Mir. Durham, senior member of the firm with which MT. Buckley was con- nected for number of years, said to- day that the despondency from which MT. Buckley had been suffering was brought about, he believed, to a great extent, by MT. Buckleys retirement from active business. MT. Buckley partnership in the concern was limited to period of years and this term ex- pired on December 31 last.
 MT. Buckley's family say that he shot himself accidentally.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
Briet Ment,cn.

High water to-day, 10:37 p. m. 1; Insurance & Loans. Chas. Wilson & Co.
 Two family house. .$2,60o. RE. Baldwin.
 Mrs. Henry A. F'airchild of New Ha- ven is visiting F. A. Sykes in Agawam, Mass.
 F. C. Malley and wife of New Haven are in Danbury for several days visiting friends and relatives.
 Rev. MT. Pickett of Southwick, Mass, has been called to his old nome here by the illness of his mother.
 The star game will be played between Company E of New Haven and the Whites of the local Y. M c. A. in the hrmory January 14.-Danbury Dis patch.
 Mrs M. M. Whitney of this city. past grand chief, installed the new officers of Enterprise lodge, Degree of Honor, in Red Mems hall, Northampton, Mass, last evening.
 The many friends of Mr. Samuel Lund, the we'll known shoe dealer on -9Oak street, near Orchard street, will be glad to know that he is recovering from his recent illness, caused by a severe cold.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

Helen Louise, the only daughter of MT. and Mrs. Poseph Renaud of 27 Wa verly street, was pleasantly surprised yesterday by>a party of young friends at the home of her parents. Miss Helen's birthday was the cause of the surprise, she having reached the age of five years Games and music, both vo- cal and instrumental, were indulged in, after which a sumptuous repast was served the young people by the hostess Among those present were: Misses May Taylor, Esther Mead. Brentie Woods, Gladys Harper, May Mead, Stella Copely, Louise Copely, Eleanor Ranches, Doris Fancher, Dorothy Blakesless. Grendolyn Blakeslee and the Messrs. Joseph Renaud, jr., Grant Blakeslee and Harold Blakeslees
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
OBITUARY NOTES.
Funeral of Mrs. Christina Waiter.

The funeral services of Mrs Christina Walter, an aged lady, took place yes- terday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Oswald Berthel, No. Barclay street, attended by many friends of the deceased and the bereaved family. Rev. MT. Siebke off, ciated and made feeling and sympa thetic consolatory remarks commenting the mourning friends to that source of consolation which emanates from trust in God and obedience to His will There were many floral tributes. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery Stahl & Son were the funeral directors The deceased died at the home of her daughter of a general beralhing down due to old age. Her age was eighty years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
NEW ADVERTIsEMENrs TO-DAP.

Clothing g-Beecher-LeonardC Co. Doll Show-Malley Nicely & Co., Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills-At Drugglsts,, For -Houses-Wm. H. Beecher & Son. For Milk-Box 57, Highwood. Great Selling--F. NJ. Brown & Co. Hyperion Theater-A Athletic Contests. Investments-The C. W. Scranton co. Important Sales-Howe & Stetson. Kennedy & Smith-Bankers. Money to Loan--Kennedy & Smith. Our Position-The J. Fl. Bassett Co., Rubbers-N. H. Shoe Go.
 Rockledge Hotel-H. P. Shares Prop. Sealskin Jackets-Brooks & Company. To-day--D. M. Welch X Son.
 Wanted-Girl-- 34 Trumbull Street. Wanted -Situation-70 Carlisle Street. Wanted-Manure-Bo 57, Highwood, Conn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
WILLIAM T. HANCOCK.

The funeral of William Thorpe Bab- cock, who died Tuesday, took place yes- terday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his late residence, 926 Cedar street There was very large attendance of sorrow ing friends, despite the weather, includ- ing many of the friends of the deceased at Trinity P. E. church. There were lovely floral tributes in memory of the deceased, who was young man of promise, esteemed by all. The service was conducted by the Rev. MT. Scoville of the Trinity Episcopal church. The burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY wILMoT

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Wilmot, wife of James Wilmot, took place at Mir. Wilmot's residence, No. 142 Portsea street, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mir Phillips, assistant rector of St. PauPs church, officiated. The deceased had attended St. Paul's. The interment was in Evergreen ceme- tery Stahl & Son were the funeral di- rectors. The deceased leaves beside her husband one son, Cyrus Wilmot, who lives in New York. She died of old age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
AGNES. WIN THREE.

The Acmes won three straight from the Eurekas last evening, putting up much the better rolling, four men get ting in the 800 mark and every game being we'll over 800. Morgan was high roller with 573, Mix getting single string with 21S.
 Taking the two teams together the five highest men got 2,676, splendid record
 For fancy spares, Smith got 3-10 and F. White 2-7. The score.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
ENJOYABLE RECEPTION.

A very enjoyable affair was the recep- ton given by Prof f1oyt to his pupils in Academy hall last night. About fifty couples were present. The decorations were quite unique palms and potted plants being placed in abundance around the hall. The Second Regiment orchestra furnished the music
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
Sight Drafts and Time Draft,.

Concord. N. H., Jan. 6-The local banks have issued notices that under the act passed by the last legislature and which has just taken effect sight draets are entitled to three days of grace, No grace is allowed on any time drafts
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07

Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Alice May Williams, daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Williams of New Ha- ven, to Howard c. Cornwell of Spring field, Mass, to take place on Wednes- day, the 18th, at 6 p. m., at the home of the brides mother, 1s7 Dewitt street, this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.
Meeting of the Executive Committe
 Held Last Night

Held Last Night
 The executive committee of the New Haven Democratic association met last night In room "A Insurance building for the purpose of arranging for the hold ing of meetings by the ward branches of the association to elect ward com mittees and members of the general committee. Meeting places for some of the wards were decided upon, but the complete list will not be decided upon until tonight. The ward meetings will be held next Monday night
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING

The board of finance met last night, but transacted no business beyond the signing of the usual bills Controller Benjamin F. Brown returned yesterday from Boston, where he contracted for the placing of city loans for next year to the amount of nearly $1,000, ,000
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
rluslin Underwear
 Diary.

A great week. Every gar ment sold has been an aa0er- tzsemeNt. This is how it has seemed to us lately:
 Jan. 3d, rIonday, 1898.
 Biggest batch of buyers we ever saw at a New Haven Muslin Underwear Sale.
 Jan. 4, Tuesday, 1898.
 Monday buyers back again and bringing their friends.
 Jan. 5, Wednesday, 1898. Monday-buyers and friends, and friends of the Monday buyers-friends.
 Jan. 6, Thursday, 1898.
 Same state of affairs over again with still more friends added.
 by Saturday night we shall have expected to see every woman who wants Muslin Underwear. Look to these
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
Local Weather Report. FOR JANuARY 6. 1898.

Mean temperature J3 Max. temperature, 4s. Min. temperature, A. Precipitation. .0l inches Max. velocity of wind, 9-S. Accumulated deficiency of daily mean tenn perature since January l, 4e degrees; or an average daily deficiency of 70 degrees. Total deficiency in precipitation since January l, .62 inches.
 U. G. MYERS, Observer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
ARMoRY NOTES.

Page Elected First Liautenant of the
 Blues-Affairs of City Guard Veter-
 ans.
 At the meeting of the Blues last even Ing Second Lieutenant Page was elected first lieutenant to fill the vacancy, and Corporal Hotchkiss was elected second lieutenant. Lieutenant Page is pop ular as well as thoroughly equipped military officer. He has been in the Ma tional Guard for several years and has reached his present position through regular line of promotion. Second Lieutenant Hotchkiss has also long and honorable record in the National Guard of this state
 The civil officers of the company were also elected for the ensuing year.
 The Veteran association of the City Guard elected the following officers last evening; President, Captain Gutt; vice president, Corporal Ruff; secretary, Corporal Pokroff; treasurer, Louis Rompher; collector, Eich; finance committee, Corporal Urff, Captain Kling and K. Hoefier. About fifty attended the meeting.
 Corporal Planten has been elected manager of the second basket ball team of the Horse Guard. The team Is made up as follows: J Voth L. F.; J. Graves, R. F.; J. Frazer, C.. c. Bartlett, L. G.; A. Dunsing, R. G.. The team plays the Light Guard team Monday evening. Captain Smith of the Blues will umpire.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
IN HONOR OF CONSUL L1EFIELD.

Complimentary Banquet Rendered. to
 Him Last Night.
 complimentary banquet was ten dered to E. Theophilus Liefield, the re- gently appointed United States consul to Germany, at Stewards cafe by a party of his friends. After the spread had been partaken of A. Maxcy Hitler was elected toastmaster. The speakers were Attorney J. P. Goodhart, Attorney Carl r. Stahl, Colonel N. G. Osborn, Judge l.. w.. Cleaveland, James A. Howarth, Attorney Jacob Ullman, Fred erick w. Orr and John Hull MT. How arth made the presentation speech in presenting in behalf of the gentlemen present to Mir Liefield a fine leather grip. MT. Hull made the presentation of a silk umbrella. MT. Liefield made appropriate remarks in accepting the presents.
 Those present were: John Hegel, Captain Craft, H. Basserman, W. H. Preston, John Rattlesdorfer, Jacob F. Goodhart. s. M. ". Smith, Major T, H. Sucher, Howard Webb, Judge James Bishop, G. Lehr, F. s. Lehr, M. Zunder, s. Zunder, Jacob Ullman, w. A. Giles pie, w. H. Chapman, A. A. filling, Henry $. Davison. A, H., Graves, Attor- ney Carl F. Stahl Wiegand Schlein, A. B. Sproul. A. M. Hitler, M. E. Chat field, H. F. Klenke, John Gaffey s. C.. Carmichael, C. McKendrick, J. P. Mar tin, Judge Cleaveland, J. V. Scobie, Captain Luddington,, John W. Lowe, If. Fresenius, Walter Leigh, William Fl. Stahl, r. w. Orr. w. F Stahl. w. A. Schappa, T. H. Mcdonald, John Hull, John Schuster, T. s. Hutchinson, H. C.. Noll, J. P. Lavigne, James II Howarth, Fl H. Snow, George Butler, H, s. Ham ilton, F, P, Lyon, F. s. Averill, r. l.. Perry. S T. Davis, Henry Hillman. W. H. Minor, c. w. Parker, Alderman Guernsey. Councilman r. D. Graves, Sheriff Spiegel, Adolph Elsie and l.. Veil
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
WEATHER RECORD.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,

AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
 OF THE WEATHER BUREAU. WASHINGTON D. C., Jan. 6. 1898, p. m. Weather Forecast for Friday For Connecticut and Eastern New York: Rain, clearing by Friday noon; southerly winds, becoming northwesterly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
At tn 75o Table.
At the 9Sc Table.

9th Table in Dept.)
 Muslin and Cambric Gowns, o8c Walking Skirts, 9Sc Deep Umbrella Ruffie Skirts, oSc Short Underskirts, oSc Fine French Corset Covers, oSc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07

At tho $I.25, $I.5o Table.
 18th Table in Dept.) There are Is to I8 styles of very choice lace and Hamburg Trimmed Gowns and Skirts and Long Chemise. Many of them couldn't be replaced un- der $I.oS.
 EmbrOideries Exanlina-
 ton.
 Many Every many) of the special Muslin Underwear visitors of the week finger by the new embroideries to look and stay to duy. They never shopped at a worthier show. Cambrie Edgings and Insertions.
 Nainsook Edges and Insertions. Cambric and Nainsook Sets with
 All-overs to match.
 Plain and Fancy Tuckings.
 Cashs Coventry Fellings.
 Seam Coverings.
 All of 'em linking bro- nounced artistic merit with pyo0ed wearing powers.
 HAMBURG EDGES. All scollops cut out. Fast button hole stitched edges-open work designs. sc. &c.,, Ioc.. Ia1zc., r5c 25c yd.
 A GREAT NOVELTY. Incorporation of the double draw cord" in embroidery edges. A labor saver aud the perfection of application.
 VERY FINE CAMBRIC. Nainsook Edges. The sweetest and daintiest of baby patterns. &c.,, Ioc., I2c.. I7c yd CaInbric All-overs. small open de- signs. soc. 3ec., 4ec.. 69c yd. Nainsook All-overs. 4ec., 6ec.. 75c..
 SI.oo. sI,2s The White Goods House.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29
Tha Anaof Won,o.

The common objection among wo mankind to letting their ages be known is not shared by the women of Japan, who actually display their age in the arrangement of their hair. Girls from nine to fifteen wear their hair inter- laced with red crape describing a half circle around the head the forehead being left free with curl at each side. From fifteen to thirty, the hair is dressed very high on the forehead, and put up at the back in the shape of Il fan or butterfly, with interlacing of silver cord and a decoration of colored balls. Beyond thirty, woman twists her hair around shell pin, placed hori- zontically at the back of the head. Widows also designate themselves and whether CT not they desire to marry again
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29

According to the annual report of the commissioner of the general land office at Washington, the United States government still owns nearly 600,000,- 900 acres of land, in addition to tue 369, 100000 acres embraced in Alaska. This land Is in twenty-five States and Territories. Montana stands at the head of the list with 71,500,0OO acres. There are still 100000 acres of public land in Kansas, 5O0,000 acres in Mis- souri and 10,500,000 acres in Nebras- ka. The greater part of the govern ment's possessions consists of arid lands and mountainous districts, which are unfit for agricultural uses. Though without much value at the present time, many million acres of this great
 public domain is destined at some fu- ture time to support large population, by means of cultivation with the aid of irrigation, and the present growing sentiment ln favor OI experiments In
 government operation of industries
 will probably result, before many years, In the construction of vast irri- gation systems in the arid regions, by the United States government. There Is an excellent opportunity there to test some of the popular Socialistic theories without a disturbance of the existing industrial and social condi- tons, and without any chance of se- rious loss to the government. There are many people in the United States who are inclined to approve a good many features of the single tax idea, for example, but who are too conser- vative to advocate an application of the theory to lands already controlled by individuals. Such persons would welcome some experiments with the theory in the regions now owned bU the government, which can be made arable by irrigation, and 1t is not at all unlikely that well considered plan for developing these lands and putting them into use, with the government as great landed proprietor and the peo- pie as lessees, or renters, may be adopt ed by Congress before many years. In times these lands will be a source of great wealth to someone, and as they are now owned by the government and there is a strong sentiment In favor of launching the nation into an expert ! ment of that sort, there seems to be no good reason why the government should not undertake, by irrigation, to put large bodies of arid lands in condi- | ton to yield the treasury a substantial revenue, and at the same time make a test of the effects of such an enter prise on the social conditions, the in- dustry and the enterprise of people who are anxious to take part in such an experiment.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29

The Chilians, the yankees of South America" are moving in the matter of railways, and the Chilian government is considering an offer from a German syndicate of $35, 100000 at Az per cent. to be expended in building lines. The ly as an investment, but because of the foothold it will give Germany in South American industries. In mountainous country like Chili $35, 5,000,- 900 will not build many miles of road, especially since the first effort will probably be to scale the Andes and es- tablish communication with the Allan tic States, but it will build so much that more must be had in order to make the first available. In the end, 1t is most probable the sum will amount to S1OO, 100000, or more, besides which many other millions will have to be in- vested in equipment, and Germany will be in a favorable position to fur nish ali that is required. If properly conducted the movement will be profit able to both Germany and Chilli, and though the United States may regret to see such an alliance between a South American State and a foreign nation the United States will-have nothing to say in cOntravention of it. The Monroe doctrine does not cover such a case.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29

hhe "unspeakable Turk" it appears. has taken his medicine" in the case of the Asia Minor officials whose dis missal Was demanded by the Austrian
 Government for Outrages perpetrated
 against Austrian subjects. The result
 shows that the Sultan knows how to
 come down gracefully when ctrcum- stances over which he has no control reQuire-ard in this instance he seems to have had no control over the Aus trian Government. The latter is en- titled to great credit for solving a prob lem which has puzzled European cab inets and diplomatists alike in the past. Why cannot ''the powers use the hint contained in this little incident to advantage when their requests are insolently disregarded by the Sultan in futuref Action on this line a year or two ago might have saved Great Britain, France, and Russia from the charge of virtual complicity in the Armenian massacres.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29
Drifting for Six Years.

Alter career unparalleled in the his.
 tory of maritime affairs, the derelict
 schooner Wyer G. Sargent, abandoned
 at sea on March 31, 1891, in latitude
 84:42, longitude 74:40, while bound for
 Philadelphia with cargo of lumber
 her crew being rescued by the schooner
 Fl. E. Thompson-after battling with
 the storms of the Atlantic for nearly
 six years, has drifted ashore on the un-
 inhabited island of Conception, one of
 the most dangerous of the Bahamas,
 and there will end her days. She is shattered and covered with barnacles. Her cargo of lumber long ago has been emptied into the sea through her cap- sizing, but her stout hull is still held together as firmly as the day on which she was launched at Sedgwick, Me, in 1881.
 This most remarkable career just ended has for years past attracted the attention of shipping men all over the world, as her cratic courses about the Atlantic were for months most accur. ately plotted on the pilot charts issued by the Photographic Department at Washington. Her drift was, indeed, more singular than that of the famous old schooner W. l.. White, which, al- though abandoned in the same locality, drifted ashore ten months afterward at the Hebrides Islands, off the north. west coast of Scotland.
 The Sargent, in about three months from the date of her abandonment, reached the center of the North Allan tic. Here she drifted about in most peculiar and cratic manner for some time, until Oct. 12, 1892, when she got Into the Sargasso Sea, and expe- rieIced shipmasters do not doubt that h this sea she remained until carried put of its influence by unusually fierce aasterly gales last winter.
 The theory is that the Sargent, after being freed from the Sargasso Sea, came down to the southward and west. ward with the trade winds and cur 'ents, as did several other derelicts.
 The Sargent was over 3O9 tons reg ster, and was built in Sedgwick, Me-, sixteen years ago. She was 131 feet ong, 31A feet beam, and 11A feet leep. Her cargo consisted of about S50,00O feet of lumber.-Chicago Chrop. cle.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29
King Corn.

It Is not beyond the realms of the possible to expect a sharp advance in corn before the crop of 1897 is gath cred. But even without that. corn growers are not entirely discouraged. Secretary Wilson recently wrote: "We notice in many exchanges articles bear ing on the question of what the Iowa farmers shall now raise for a substj- tute for corn and oats, assuming the growing of these cereals to be no long CT profitable. This thing looks funny to us. The bushel of corn is the farm CTS raw material. Converted into beef, pork, mutton, poultry, eggs, but ter or cheese, one year with another it will bring him forty cents a busbeJ and oftener more than this than less What shall he raise in place of corn? Why, more corn. The more ten-cent corn a man has in his cribs when he has the right sort of machines to work 1t up, the better he is off. Nothing on earth can be done for the man who either will not or cannot farm in this way and who persists year after year in raising corn to sell. Corn is king yet. Raise more corn"