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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
OLD TOME STONES.
Located in an Old Cemetery Near Pres
 ton City.

Located in an Old Cemetery Near Pres ton City. Near the village of Preston City in
 Preston and opposite the residence of I Charles Boswell, near the swamp, says
 a correspondent of the Norwich Record,
 is an ancient burying ground now over grown with large trees and brush Years ago I was informed by the late Doctor Avery Downer that this burying ground was the first established in Preston, ante-dating the Avery bury ing ground near Avery's Pond in the south part of the town. A short time since I copied the inscriptions of the
 monuments standing. The descendants of Deacon Caleb Forbes, who was the first deacon of the
 First Congregational church of the an- | cient town of Preston then including
 the present towns of Preston and Gris- wold-who is buried in this burying
 ground, removed to East Hartford and
 still reside in that town. The following
 are the inscriptions:
 In memory of Deacon Caleb Forbes,
 who died May z, 172S, in the 40th year
 of his age.
 In memory of Mrs. Abigail Forbes,
 July 9th, 1773, in her S4th year. In memory of Joshua Forbes, who
 died January 22, 1892, in the S7th year of
 his age.
 In memory of Mrs. Matilda Forbes, wife of Joshua Forbes, who died Sept.
 9, ITS, in the 94th year of her age. Deacon John Forbes, who died Feb. 13, 1739 in the 44th year of his age. Mrs Sara Forbes, who died July A. l 1902, in the 37th year of her age. | In memory of Hannah, the daughter of Deacon John Forbes, who died
 March 9th, 176s, in the And year of her age.
 In memory of Nathan Forbes, who | died April 17th 179S, aged 70 years. In memory of Mrs. Temperance, wife of Nathan Forbes, who died Dec. 3rd,
 1907.
 In memory of Nicholas Leonard, who
 died April 7, 1796, aged S1 years. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Leonard, relic of Nicholas Leonard, who died
 Feb 1st, 1903, aged s4 years In memory of Hannah Stinson, wife
 of Benjamin Stinson, who died Sept, 1753.
 In memory of Nathan Geer, who de-
 parted this life August 7th, 1773, in the 3Oth year of his age.
 Death is a debt to Nature due, Which have paid so must you. Beneath this mound rest the remains
 of Ashael Tracy, who died Feby. Fist, 1901, in the 57th year of his age. In memory of Jedediah Tracy, who
 died Nov. 18th, 17S9, in the 29th year of his age.
 In memory of Mrs. Eunice the second
 wife of Benjamin Billings, who depart
 ed this life the 9th of January, 1795, aged 37 NATHAN D. BATES. Elmstreet, Preston.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
STATE CHRONOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Field Meeting to be Held at Terryville
 To-day

The second field meeting of the Con- necticut Pomological society w i'll be held at Terryville, Tuesday, 20th, at C.. l.. Aliens fruit farm. On this farm over seventy-five acres are devoted to growing apples, pears plums, peaches, apricots, grapes and quinces; also ber- ries of all kinds, asparagus, etc. Of special interest at this time will be the vineyards, containing about thirty va rieties of grapes and the orchard of or ange quinces, just ripening. A flock of Dorset horn sheep is worth seeing. The farm is only short walk from Terry vile station, on the Highland division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. Dinner will be on the basket picnic plan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND.

Opening of Twenty first Annual Con-
 vention in Cincinnati
 Cincinnati, Sept. 19.-The Royal Or der of Scotland held it's twenty-f1rst annual convention at the Scottish Rite cathedral here to-day. Over one hun dred members were present. This lodge is the only one in the United States and is under the jurisdiction of the provincial grand lodge at Edinburgh Scotland, and one of the oldest orders in existence. The provincial lodge of America has jurisdiction over Hawaii and Japan.
 The regular routine business was transacted at the morning session, af- ter which a recess was taken until D. m, when the degree of the order was
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
SUDDENLY ILL.

H. F. Gilbert, a private in the First Illinois volunteers, is seriously ill at the home of his uncle, Charles Gilbert, of Parrott street, Stratford. Young Gilbert contracted malarial fever at Santiago, and was in the field hospital at Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, until last week. Then he was transferred to St. Mary's hospital, New York. A few days ago he secured a furlough and went to Stratford to visit his relatives He suffered a relapse and now has the fever as badly as ever.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
AGED MEN DINE.

The old men of Plainviile, Southing- ton and Bristol were the guests last Friday of Pierce & Norton, the propri- etors of Lake Compounee. It was the third annual reunion and sheep barbe- cue of the old mems organization. The requirements necessary to become a member is that one must be over seven ty-five years of age, and resident of the three towns mentioned above. About sixty were present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
WEST HAVEN SOLDIERS VERY ILL,

WEST HAVEN SOLDIERS VERY III.
 Frank Sherman of West Haven a member of Co. K, 1st c. w., is at his home in West Haven critically i'll with typhoid fever and serious doubts of his recovery are entertained His attend ing physician is Dr. John r. Barnett. jr. Young Sherman is the son of Hor- ace N. Sherman, floor walker at the Edward Malley x Go. dry goods store Two of the young mans comrades in the 1st, Arthur Zalar and Antonio San ders, both West Haven boys, are also i'll with typhoid fever. Sanders is get ting better, but Zalar is in a critical condition. The boys were all brought home at the same time. They contract ed the fever at Camp Alger
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
HARRIET M. TAITE

Harriet Adams, widow of Samuel Taite, died Saturday morning at her home, 1O1 Lake place. She was sixty seven years of age. The funeral will take place this afternoon with services at Christ church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
FINGER BADLY CRUSHED.

Walter Phelps, deckhand employed on a tug in the harbor, was yesterday afternoon taken to the New Haven hos pital suffering from Q badly crushed finger on the right hand, the injury having been received while he was handling some tackle.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
For Breakfast
 A Charming Food
 Crape-Nuts
AN IDEAL BREAKFAST.

the most delicious breakfast
  teaspoonfuls of this novelty the days duties pound of o meat The of grap gandar ady for ns by frs Made by P0STUM CEREAL O.. Lim, Battle Creek, Mich.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20

Uncle Hiram-"They say that the sun never sets on the British empire g
 Aunt Hannah-"Doesn't it now? And
 we have such magnificent sunsets over herel"-Puck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
Sugar for
 Canning Peaches.

Just a hint Use Druggists Sugar, as 1t makes the purest syrup. Guaranteed oo.o per cent pure. You'll thank us for the hint later. s. w. HURLBURT,
 1o74 Chapel street. Telephone 1oS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-20
"rhere is no Kodak
 but the Eastman Kodak"
 1898 KODAKS
 For sale by The Arthur H. Barnes Go. 6rss 6,'s.st Store. 159 Church St.

conferred on fifteen candidates. The head of the order Is Judge Josiah H. Drummond, provincial grand master of H. R. M,, Portland, Me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29

ment to Car Alexander II, grandfather
of the present car, Emperor Nicholas is
sued a ukase referring to the event, and
eulOgfzing the deeds of the deceased. not
ably the liberation of the peasants from
bondage, which earned him the name of
The Deliverer." The ukase concludes:
wishing to seal more firmly the memory
of this historical deed, we have resolved
to make hereditary the wearing of the
medals he conferred upon his co-operators
of their labors."
The czar also sent to NJ. Constantin
PobledonoStStoH, procuratOr general of
the holy synod, the decoration of the Or
der. of St. Andrew, together with an i'm
perial rescript reminding him that he, Of
ed monarch, alone remains in possession
of the chiefShip of the administrative de-
partment then intruSted to him.
His majesty then proceeds to express his
gratitude and eulogizes M. PObiedonOsts-
tof's patriotism and valued services to the
country, the church and himself.
Emperor Nicholas unveiled the monu-
ment in the presence OF the czarina, the
Queen of the HeleneS, the cabinet min
listers, the German and Austrian arnbassa-
doris Populations from all the land and
naval forces of Russia and the Austrian
UhlanS regiment.
The clergy recited a prayer in memory
of the deceased the entire audience kneel-
ing At the moment of the unvefIfng the
troops presented arms and salute of go
guns was fired
The emperor then placed himself at the
head of the troops and marched past the
monument amid the enthusiastic cheers OF
the multitude.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29

kansas ships walnut logs to Paris,
and had the largest walnut log on ex-
hibition at the Worlds fair.
kansas has salt mines that are rich
er than those of Michigan.
kansas has large number of -four
ing mills that ship their product direct
to Liverpool and Glasgow.
kansas raises over three bushels OF
corn for every man, woman and child
in the United States.
Western Kansas last year turned
the tables and shipped potatoes to the
great potato state of Colorado.
kansas has millions of acres that
are underlaid with an unlimited supply
of petroleum.
kansas produced John r. Gentry
and Joe Patchen, the two fastest PAGERS
in the world.
kansas has a railroad mileage that
is only exceeded by that of two states
in the union.
kansas cattle and hogs nearly al
ways top the live stock markets
kansas has raised more wheat IN a
kansas lead mines produce thou
sands of tons of metal each year.
kansas has bituminOuS coal mines
in half a dozen counties.
kansas has one of the largest silver
smelters in the world.
kansas can raise enough grain and
garden truck to supply million more
residents without half trying.
The book has 100 pages. The resources
and crop prospects of each county are
given in detail and editorials on Kan
sas by many Kansas papers are re-
published,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29
Kansas BoOms Are Ended and
People Have Money.
Paul Morton Pays An Eloquent
Tribute to the State.
A SMILING WELCOME
Offered to Those Seeking to Bet
ter Their Condition.
Noted Kansans Contribute to
the Santa Fe's New Book.

Governor Leedy and the six living
ex-governors of Kansas have written
their answers to the question, Whats
the matter with Kansas?" They ans
wered it in true Kansas style. 1t has
been ten years since there has been any
systematic effort to advertise Kansas
with view of promoting immigrat ton.
The hard times that began in 1888 stop
ped booming in Kansas, but now that
debts are paid and there is money to
spare in every county, Paul Morton,
aided by w. ]. Black and F. s. Savage,
has written a book, Whats the Matter
With Kansas"
Mr.. Morton is third vice. president Of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail-
way and the book is to advertise the
Santa F7e and its lands, but it tells an
exceedingly interesting story about
Kansas, and the purpose for which it
as published is a guaranty that the
whole English speaking race in Europe
and America viii have q. chance to see
it.
On the first page are some verses
They're Comm Back to Kansas"
The next page is an editorial from the
Kansas City Star, More Trouble for
Kansas" telling of banks eager to lend
money, but unable to get safe borrow
ers and good security Tor their surplus.
A letter by Governor John W. Leedy,
written expressly for the book says:
kansas has passed the experimental
stage. The eastern half of the state
has long been known as the garden
spot of the Missouri valley. The river
counties offer peculiar advantages to
horticuIturists. The central west, or
semi-arid portion, where experiments
were carried on for long time and at
great expense in the useless endeavor
to demonstrate the practicability of
growing ordinary crops in that country,
has finally found it's true place in the
agricultural world. The introduction
of alfalfa and kaffir corn and similar
crops, demonstrates that these crops
can be grown with a degree of certain
ty that has already established the ag-
TicuItural interests of that part of the
state on a firm basis. 1t has been
thoroughly demonstrated that the re-
turns from labor expended in this por-
ton OF the state are as reasonably GER
tain as any other portion of the country.
The western part of the state, of course
has gone back to its original use as a
grazing country, and there is probably
no section Of the United States that af.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29
WAR STILL EXISTS.
Sagasta Says HostiIities May Be Re
sumed.

Madrid, Aug. 29.-senor Sagasta, the
premier. is quoted as having, in the course
ing that it was the governments intention
to repress the discussion of war topics in
cortes met, the government would submit
a bill authorizing peace negotiations, and
of the constitutional guarantees.
Although Senior Sagasta did not state
the nature of this measure, it is supposed
that it will provide for the constitution Of
suspension.
not discuss in any form the questions of
peace and war. Indeed. the deputies would
essary for DECISION. The debate could
not be based on concrete, positive facts,
founded on indisputable documents, since
the necessary information has not yet ar
rived. I believe that no discussion of the
occur nor of the destruction of the Span
ish fleet, unless trustworthy data and ex-
discussion is permissible of matters at
present under consideration of the su-
Mistakes or blunders may have been
committed, but thus far we have not sur
fcient material to judge.
Another reason why questions of peace
and war should not be discussed is that
the diplomatic relations are now being
carried on and a debate on these subjects
might be provocative of indescribable COM
is signed and discussion is now allowable
Peace is not signed. Spain is still a war
have merely Concluded a suspension Of
hostilities in order to negotiate peace
successful issue, but it might happen that
hOstilities will be recommended.
THAT is why think the cOrteS will only
be able to dispose of strictly necessary
questions; that is, to make itself acquaint-
ed with the situation of interests now at
stake, which are important for the ma
ton, but not to engage in debate VIII ch
would assume such proportions as to in
fringe upon the discretion which the grav-
ity of the circumstances require of the
cOrteS.
Should they ask to have the documents
concerning the surrender of Santiago and
and o n
now in the governments possession, the
government would not accede to the re-
quest. These papers are in the hands OF
supreme councils, which alone, before the
proclamation of peace, can conduct in
quirieS and establish responsibilities. The
inquiries may result in acquittals or Sc
we're sentences, even the capital penalty"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29
RAILWAY TAXES INCREASED.
State Board Completes Assessment
and Valuation in Missouri

Jefferson City, Mo-. Aug. 29.-The
state board of equalization has COM
pleted the assessment and valuation OF
the railroad, bridge and telegraph and
the street railway property of the state
for the taxes of 1898. but it will be
some days yet before the findings of
the board will be announced in the
statement that is usually given out by
Auditor J. NJ Seibert, who is ex-Oficio
secretary of the body. From all that
can be learned of the matter, it is be-
Iieved that there is considerable in
crease in the aggregate amount of the
railroad values, and that street railway
property of the city of st. Louis has
been assessed by the board at some
thing like 81. O0O, OOO $500, 900 more than
the value placed on the property by
the board of assessors of that city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29
ALEXANDER'S MONUMENT
Is Unveiled by His Grandson, Gear
Nicholas at Moscow.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 29.-Upon the occa-
sion of unwilling at Moscow of a monu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29
ENGINEER BUCKLEY SHOT.
Colored Boys Send Bullet Through
Cab Window.

Weir City, Kan, Aug. 29.-Joe Buck
ley. an engineer on the Memphis pas
senger train was shot in the neck about
one mile north of this city by one of
three coIored boys that were along the
track and shooting at birds.
Buckley's wound was dressed by a
physician on the train and the fireman
was placed in charge of the engine,
which continued on it's way west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29
HANDsoME NEW CARS.
Rock Island Runs Flyer Equipment
on Repular Trains.

The chair cars built especially for the
Rock Island Rocky Mountain limited, -
which was put on between Chicago and
Denver via Omaha in the fall and re-
Gently abandoned in accordance with
an agreement entered into by all the
roads, have been placed in the equip
ment of the Colorado flyer running
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29

between Kansas City and Colorado
Springs. The cars are elegantly finish
ed and built with unusually wide vesti-
bules, and are probably the handsOmest
chair cars now in use on any western
road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-29
EVERYTHING is LOVELY.
General Boynton Can Find Nothing
Wrong at Camp Thomas.

Washington, Aug. ga few days ago
Secretary AIger issued an order to Gen.
H. V. Boynton, now at Chickamauga
park, to make a thorough and search
ing investigation of all the hospitals in
Camp Thomas and report instantly any
lack of attention to the inmates, any
Ineficiency in the medical officers or
any need of supplies Of whatever kind.
Gen. Boyntons attention was directed
to the sensational charges made by ones
DR.. Terry against the conduct of the
hospitals at Camp Thomas, and he was
urged to make a prompt report Of the
exact conditions as he should find them
The following telegram has been re-
ceived by Adjutant General Corbin:
General H. G. Corbin, Washington, D. G.
Have completed investigating hospi-
tails under secretary's order. Results
exceedingly favorable in all essential
features. The facts effectually dispose'
of all recent sensational adverse criticA
ism. Report will be written out tomor-
row.
H v BOYNTON,
Brigadier General.
The results Of Gen. Boynton's invest
igation, as briefly stated in his tele-
gram, afforded the officials of the war
department great satisfaction. They
have implicit confidence in Gen. Boyn-
ton and are satisfied that his invesd-
cation has been thorough, and its re
suits, as he states them, are accurate
A copy of Gen. Boynton's dispatch was
sent to President Mckinley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-01-29

Miss Perkins was watching her from
behind some tall palms - she decided
this. and just then the bride turned 20
her husband.
Henry. who was that handsome
woman dressed in black who came in
q while ago?"
''Isn't that rather sn inadequate
description" laughed her husband.
"Ohi you must kaow whom 1 mean.
She was with thu. absur iiy dressed
Miss Fitzwillisms- Why will a woman
of her age put on clothes only Ct for
a young grill"
"'Sh," whispered her husband.
with some amusement. Yes. I know
now. II was Miss Perkins. I'm glad
you liked her. Somehow. she always
reminds me OF my mother. doat
believe she has many friends in the
city, and I'm sure she'd like % know
you. She has a very rare nature. or I
am much mistaken"
SIN going to see her tomorrow. 3"
SAID his wife. with enthusiasm. "'She
has beautiful face. and II Is such n
relief 20 see O woman who hasn't let
the city spoil her. Sometimes. H~1-
~. wish We he'll little church in a
quiet country village"
Miss Lueila suddenly realized that
she was listening 20 q conversation
not intended for her ears. With a
deep blush. she moved away, her
heart in a tumult
And II actually was for my own
! good. she said TO herself 81 guess
I won't talk about elf-sacridce any
more, reckon we get our paw for
anything hallway decent we make
ourselves do"
When she got home. late as it was,
she took of her black dress and Gaze.
fully arrayed herself in the lavender.
Then she looked al herself ia the mir
rO-, long and critically.
1T is queer, she said to Hattie
'but it's the first time ever saw how
this looks on rue. Two only scen TN,
dress before. You are more'n welcome
70 It, L guess I won't try again e
dress mutton lamb fashion. The
Housewife.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-01-29
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Z lie. like note. must be mes a,
last.
Il is only the cross we carry that
turns 20 gold
No man suffers so much FROM ras-
caltty "a the rascal
Let not the preacho- ezalt rites
above rightcoIsness.
Hyou wish 60 know mans charao-
ter, learn his thoughts
Prom the windows OF home we may
behold the heavenly city
IN Judging another's honor. we Of
ten place a Valuation upon our own.
Reading should teach us how 10 seek
for truth. meditation how TO find IT,
The faults We rail at in others. are
usually the ones we possess ourselves.
Whoever will do good, will tiud life
too short for the work he will find
to do.
II consistency were the first and
great commandment. no man would be
converted
Never disparage tho commonplace.
/ What - more commonplace THAI a
I mothers love?
The development Of the best within
rs, is Oftener due 10 our failures than
/ to our successes.
Never hope 70 hold neutral posi-
/ ton towards an evil, that which you
do not not positively discourage, you
encourage Rams Horn.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-01-29

Ehe Lightning Light, the immense
bivalve lens which were exhibited at
the Worlds Fair by,Henry Lepaute, of
Paris. France. and was purchased for
$40. 600 by the Lighthouse Board. and
has since been on exhibition az the ex-
positions at Atlanta and Nashville, is
now undergoing IA ten days test at the
general depot of the lighthouse estab-
lishment az fompkinsville. IL this
test Is successful, the light viii be in
stalled at some point along the coast.
The lenses are nine feet in diane
ter. The lamps have interchangeable
carbOns Of different sizes, so that the
light can be varied in intensity accord
ing to the condition of the atmosphere.
With carbons one inch in diameter the
light is equal to from 5000 to 10000
standard candles.
At night, and with the light burn
ing, the effect IA bewildering. From
without one cannot look at the fash OF
the lenses at short range. 1t hurts
the eyes, even when closed. a cap
tain in the lighthouse service says he
can read a newspaper az RidgeW God
DIV the llgnt from otatcn island
The tests are being conducted un-
der the supervision of Lieutenant Col
onel ID. p. Heap, Corps of Engineers,
U. 3. A, engineer of the Third Light
house District, and G. A. Lamy, Super.
intendent of the depot. One criticism
so far made is on the use of mercury
for the bearing.
There are on the door above the BIC
light two smaller ones, one mounted
in mercury and the other on a ball
bearing designed by Lieutenant Col.
onel Heap, and while the one in mer.
curry, thoughitweighs only 300 pounds,
moves no more easily than the 20-ton
one below, a mere breath will revolve
the one on ball bearings-New York
1 News.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-01-29

1t is proposed to employ the cleo
trical deposition OF metallic substances
in the formation Of the frames used TO
mount sections of prismatic glass, SO
as to unite them TO form large sheets
for windows. According to the Chi
cage Chronicle, the sections ara
mounted loosely in frames Of thin rib
bon or wire, forming the cathode,
and near them, acting as the ''anode,
Is u similar framework Of the metal, OF
which the electro-deposited frame is
to DO formed. The metal is deposited
along the wires, between them and the
glass. until complete grid OF frame
is formed, which holds the portions of
glass firmly together in one piece.