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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
WOODBRTDGE.

Sept. 2.-Miss Dency Barker has re- turned from her pleasure trip to Alas ka.
 F. H. Cogswell, stenographer of the courts, who has been quite sick and is spending a few weeks at his cottage here, is improving quite rapidly and is now able to ride out a short time daily
 The annual Sunday school picnic was held at Pawson park Wednesday, Quite a number attended and a good time is reported.
 MT. Riggs and family, who have been spending a few weeks here at Minott Nichols place, return to New Haven to-day.
 Mrs S. c. Hubbell is quite i'll.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
THERE ARE MORE.

Ard Welton of Plymouth recently re- turned from an outing at the shore near Lighthouse Point, New Haven, bringing with him large and fine lot of clans which he dug himsel. Fifty of these clans taken as they run weighed seventy-five pounds. Three of them filled a quart measure. Some of them met sured twelve inches in circumfer- ence The correspondent can testify that these weights and measurements are correct and that the clams made excellent clam chowder.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
"You think this man had been drink

4ou think this man had been drink ing, said the cross-examining attor- ney; did he appear to have more than he could carry?" "I'll not say that" replied the cautious witness, but I do think that he would have been wiser to have gone twice after it."-Detroit Free Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
GOING TO THE SHORE.

Kellogg w. R, C., No. r, of Derby, is to have an outing, September 8, at Burns Point, when the members of the corps are to be entertained by Mrs. Miriam Booth at her cottage at that re- sort.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
EAR1r FOREIGN AprrcEs.
hhsio-German Agreement-Report that the Two Countries Are ina Accord on the Question of Egyptian Tribunals.

the Question of Egytian Tribunals.
 London, Sept 2.-The Berlin corre- spondent of the Leeds Mercury learns that an Anglo o-German agreement is imminent whereby Germany will sup port England upon the question of the composition and powers of mixed tri- punals in Egypt. It is also believed that Austria will fall into the line with England and Germany.
 that an agreement was signed this week by MT. Balfour acting foreign minister, and Count von Hatzfeldt- Widenburg, German ambassador, em- bracing an offensive and defensive al- liance between Great Britain and Ger many in certain eventualities,
 This is doubtless the agreement refer red to by the correspondent of the Leeds Mercury as relating to the com position and powers of mixed tribunals in Egypt.
 It is believed in many circles in the city that the agreement concerns Della goa bay. The belief is that Germany has withdrawn her objection to Great Britain acquiring that harbor and that the government will now conclude a bargain with the Portuguese.
 It is asserted that terms are under discussion to lease the bay from Portu gal, paying therefor G2,500,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
RuMoRs OF A. JAPANESE LOAN.

: " VT N1htkJ UERf
 Yokohama, Sept. 2.-An agitation growing out of the state purchase of the four trunk railroads, and reports are revived that the government in- tends to raise a foreign loan of $So,0oo,- 900, in order to complete public works,
 Little importance is attached here to the czar's peace note, as it is believed to have been dictated by financial dis tres.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
Palace Market Poultry and Meats

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS.
 Fine Roast Beef Sc ID, fine Corned Beef 3,5c fb, prime Beef Steaks 1oc fb, best Hamburg Steak 1Oc ib, Turkeys 12c rb. Chickens 10c lib, Fowls Sc ID, Broilers 16c ID. Big Melons 20c each. All kinds fresh Vegetables. E. SCHOENBERGER X SON. 92-96 George street. and 1-2-3 Central Mar
 ket, Congress avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03

The church carpet seldom looks worn to the man who expects to be called up- on to assist in purchasing new one.- The Rams Horn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
TOURED FOR LIFE

Our little girls humor commenced with 8 tiny sore on one nostril, but it kept on spread ing till we thought she would never get it cured. We tried everything we could get, but it kept getting larger all the time, till both nostrils, the upper lip, part of the lotcer Np, and up one aide to the eye, tcere solid sore We thought there was no cure, and that she would be dtsfgured for life. Finally we tried CUTIcURA REMEDIES. We used CUTIcURA REsoLvENr and nearly 8 box of CUTIoURA (ointment), and in short time she was en- tirely we'll, with no scar or trace of the humor.
 Mrs. VIM. CHICHESTER, Plainville, Ct.
 SPEEDY CURR TREATMENT FOR T0RruRIHa, DisFI0- CnrNo HuMoRs, WITH Loss OF HAIR. Warm baths with CUrrcuRA Soar, gentle anointines with CuTrcuRA and mild doses of CuTscuRA REsoLvENT.
 Fold throughout the world. PorTsa DRUG AND CHEN. @r+ p-npp Boston, How to Cure Baby HumorB, free,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
City Court, Criminal Side, Judge Bishop

David Welch, porter for J. D. Dewell & Co, was tried in the city court yes- terday morning for the theft of seven ty-three cents worth of canned goods from his employers. Judge Blyden- burgh defended him and asked for his discharge on the ground that the state had not proven its case Judge Bishop found the accused guilty and fined him S1 and costs. He took an appeal to the court of common pleas.
 Philip Anderson was in court for the embezzlement of $5 from Mrs. Mary Clark, a boarding house keeper. His case was continued until Monday.
 Mrs. Thomas Hackett was held to an- swer for the offense of injury to private
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03

THE CHARS PEACE CONFERENCE.
 Berlin, Sept. 2.-It is the intention of Russia, according to reliable inforn1a- tion obtained by the correspondent here of the Associated Press, to cOn- vene a peace conference a month after the adjournment of the SpanishAmer- ican peace conference
 London, Sept 2.-The Westminster Gazette this afternoon announces that although, owing to the absence of the Marquis of Salisbury Great Britain has not yet formally replied to the czar' s peace note, the British ambassador at St. Petersburg has already communi- cated in cordial terms the hearty syn- rathy with which the rescript was read read by the acting minister of foreign affairs, A. J. Balfour, the first lord of the treasury and government leader in the house of commons. When the Mar quis of Salisbury replies to the note, the Westminster Gazette says, he will hail with satisfaction and delight the czar's initiative, assuring him of the determination of Queen Victoria's ad- vlsers to cooperate heartily in pro- noting his great aim.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03
THE COURT RECORD.

Richard Hill, arreted by Constable Frank Sperry of East Haven, is miss ing. Hill was charged with taking a horse belonging to Charles Jillson of South End.
 When Hill was arraigned before Jus tice Grove J. Futile of East Haven he said that he would restore the horse to Jillson and pay all the expenses in the case. The justice refused to let Hill go, but turned him over to the consta- ble Constable Sperry let him go on his promise to return the horse and pay the expenses in the case. Hill is still missing and Constable Sperry is looking for the horse. There was abun- dant evidence that Hill got the horse and that he traded it.
 DIVORCE CLAIMS DISALLOWED.
 c. K. Bush and James Bishop com missioners on the insolvent estate of William R, Francis, caterer, have filed their report in the probate court. They allowed claims amounting to SS,04495 and disallowed claims of $1,775 or. Among the claims disallowed were those of Marie Francis for $1,062 fl part of which, or $62.41, was claimed as court costs in a divorce suit she brought against her husband, the insolvent The $1,000 she claimed as alimony in that suit, but she did not present either claim before the commissioners. Fran cis is trying to settle with his creditors. and there is likelihood that he will succeed. Colonel Frank T. Lee is trus- tee of the estate
 ESTATE OUT OF COURT.
 By the consent of the creditors, the trust in the case of Rabbi Israel Sach's s has been terminated and the estate talk en out of court.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05

aim that he was free. he refused TO
accept his liberty. lie had begun 10
regard that dark cell as his home. and
he stood in the door TO hght away
those who would take him Into the
bright sunlight and fresh air. He re-
sisted them with the ferociu Of a
tiger. SO Il Is with some who are
In the dark cell OF their own guilt. II
IL made possible for them to be saved:
liberty is offered through Christ. but
they stand in the door OF their cell and
hight against every effort 20 release
them. God yearns 10 save them from
is darkness and thTaldom. but II they
will not be saved, he can only let them
remain In the condition they have
chosen.
Let us glance once more from the
dark picture OF the last part OF the
text, to the bright picture OF he first
part lie that belieyeth on DE son
hath everlasting life. This life means
liberty. II means Joy. II means charac-
ter. Believe on the Son. beseeeh
you. and live.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05

The following incident occurred re-.
Gently In one Of the larges, hotels Ia
Calcutta. Il appears that about a
week ago an officer Of the Gordon
Highlanders arrived IN town on bis
way home. lie had a large sum OF
money with hlm-about 1000 rupees
and the usual ieweiry OF an English
gentleman. These were an locked 100
one Of his trunks Returning from
the dining saloon TO his room the other
evening De was ihat in time to see
fone susp.cIous-lOok.ug natives h1lt.
Ink down the corridor. on entering
bis room be found. on examination.
that an DTS trunks had been forced
open and the contents thrown about.
but. strange 90 say. not % piece OF hls
money was missing nor any Item OF
iewelry lie believed that the burg
Jars we're Afridls. and the object OF
thc.g clpIlity O. copy of tho Koran be-
longing To the Mad MuIab. which they
somehow learned was lu bs possess
sion. The book was rolled up 10 an
old s.nsIot and thus escaped the
searchess. who appear 90 have tracked
the officer from the front
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05

Orlando, Aug 1.-The state Demo
cratic convention has in one short day
completed Is labors and for the first
time in many years not contest was
fled. All nominations were made by
reclamation except those Of three rail.
way commissioners two ballots being
necessary TO choose from the dozen can.
didatos entered.
The platform reafiirms that Of Chica.
20, territorial aggression was considered
aud the army and navy was oongratu'
lated for their victories, as WIS also
Commodore schley for the destruction
of tho feot OF Admiral Corven.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05

tfFsss ssfsssss ssssssssf ssssssssss
Standing on the sidewalk IN front
Of the companys place OF business yes
terday the crate and its contents at
tracted much attention. and the rab-
bits we're surrounded all day by a
crowd. anxious 20 see the new pets for
the park Their great size was al
once remarked. and every one who
viewed them said they we're the larg-
est ever seen In this city. One oi
the rabbits. a big buck, ia 80 inches IN
length.
All the rabbits are peculiarly mark
ed, their notified appearance making
them resemble a iortoise-shell cat as
much as anything. were q no, Tor the
long ears They are remarkably Fat.
and their coats are a. soft and smooth
as that Of the bcst-kept house pet.
They DO not appear 20 have suffered
from their trip. and to-day. in an prob
ability. will be browsing IN the queen
pleasure spot Of ST. Louis
Il Is the Intention OF the Park Com
m.s.OuCrs 20 turn the rabbits loose
90 the Park and let then take care Of
themselves Care will be- taken 20 see
that they DO not multiply too rapidly.
and Go Is thought that the rabbits.
wandering about the knobs and hills.
viii add 10 the picturesque beauty Of
the place st Louis Republic.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05

Basph.rry-ylnegar is delicious
beverage mixed with iced water Pu,
quart Of ripe red raspberrles In a
bowl pour on them a quart Of good.
strong yinegar-let them stand tgen
ty-four hours. strain them through a
bag, put this liquid on another quart
OF fresh raspberrIes which strain In
the same manner-and then on a third
quart. When this last ls prepared.
mako It very sweet with pounded loaf
sugar. then bottle.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05
NJ omce nulIdlrr ror wnmrr.

st. Louis 10 20 have an Office building
erected exclusively for women. The
Offices are 10 be rented to business or
professional women. Special induce
ments are to be offered for the attrac-
ton Of dressmakers, mllllners. hair
dressers, women manicurists. chlropo-
ilsts, typewriiers, women physicians
and women lawyers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05
Combination In Wyoming.

Casper, Aug. 4-The state convon'
lions of the Democrats and silver Re.
publican parties met here. Horace q.
Algor was nominated for governor hv
tho Democrats and viii be- endorsed by
iho silver Republicans.
Tho platform endorses the Chicago
platform; favom an income tax and ia'
vors the retention Of al land over which
The American flag hoats.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05

Kaufman, Tex. Aug. 4 j. +. Over.
ton. Jim and win Reed were arrested
here ON a charge Of killing the negro
Charley jackson, seven or eight miles
east Of here, last Friday night The
three parties waived examining trial be-
fore Justice @. L. Chilcoat and all gave
bond in the sum Of $1,000 each TO await
,ho action of the grand Jury.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05
BIs JaeLrabb,,. From Kansas.

Twelve pairs Of iaekrabbits. the larg-
est and finest that ever burrowed In
the soil Of the Badger State. we're re-
ceived yesterday BY a poultry and
game company OF North Third street.
and will to-day be removed 20 Forest
Park. the commissioners having or
dered them some time ago.
The crate In which these Kansas
products we're shipped is about eight
feet long by three feet vide. standing
at least four feet high. II Is open at
the ends and sides. the apertures be-
Ing protected by fine wire screens. On
one side. In large leuers. IL this sign:
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05

One especially charming Daughter Of
tho American Revolution Mrs. Taplln.
OF Washington, ls her name. has hlt
upon simple and effective substitute
Tor handCIapp.ug. She carried about
with her .wt week two small note.
books, and whenever she wanted 20
applaud, she ciappod them together.
The sound was precisely right the
energy required was almost nothing.
and there Was no wear and tear on
gloves.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-05
Please water us Y

Please water u.s. We we're
caught and shipped 10 81. Louis
by Charles Payne. Of Wichita.
Kan. So take good care Of Va.
as our future home will be In
Forest Park. when We are
liberated We eau take care OF
ourselves.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-11

Senator Teller of Colorado writes about the dangers of the new trade in the Orient in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-11
Uncle. Sam Not Getting
 a Fair Deal.
BIG. BANKERS AND THE LAW
FOREIGN DRAFTS ARE STAMPED . TO. THE REQUIREMENTS.
Federal Officers to Make Inquiry
 Along California, Pine and ..:~ = Sansome Streets for
  ..... Evidence.

'- It Is common talk in commercial circles
 Of .San':FranciscO that some of the banks are placing a construction on the law rel |" attVe. tQ revenue tax on foreign bills of exchange that is not fair to the Govern > .Inent. The violation of the law is one that maY. engage the notice of the Fed . erar:authorities.
 = The law makes a clear distinction be-
 .t5teem' foreign and domestic drafts A 2 " cent. stamp Is all that is required for a
 check 6f'any amount payable in the Uni ted States, but on a foreign bill of .ex- change. tfe tax is i cents on every S100 : :Or. fraftiQn of S1G1. If the draft be drawn .: in. ddpltcate a 2-cent stamp for each $l00 ifs. at tache3 to the original and a similar :: .:~anlolirit attached to the duplicate
 .. ~ fReceF(tiX. large sums Of money have : .beeI. -transmitted from this city to Lon
 Go1t%and Paris. Tn one instance, where .. the :aI9i9lillt was $500 the bank simply at ::tached q. 2-ceut stamp. explaining that .tlie;, transaction was simply one of draw .' ing ;nQEey by check, and therefore the .-'Suni. CL IS. cents was saved to the sender
 OF to the bank.
 :. :.1=he Bank of. California makes the dis
 'tSJ.ct ton :: between foreign and domestic ; checks: When MT. AIvOrd was asked com
 CeEfnDg the Interpretation of the law by
 his. bark he said. See Mr. Daniels; he will explain the system MT. Daniels : said The law. seems plain that four . cents tax must be paid for every $100 of :. eXrGangc payable in a foreign country.
 Where the bill is Q sole We put on four :: cents for each hundred. Where the bill
 Is :dEawn in sets We put on two cents on 'tfIe. original and two cents on the dupii-
 cafe Here is one drawn Q few minutes ; stn6e --5r winch the tax Is forty cents
 Ihelaw is so plain that l do not see how :: lt can':be. misunderstood"
 : --, 4 majority of the banks recognize the
 ;di6erence between foreign and domestic /: checks and pay the tax accordingly, but
 three or. four institutions have decided that the Government gets enough when
 g. tWO-Gent stamp is affixed. whether the
 mQrey is payable abroad or at home, or e.| whether the amount be large or small.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-11
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION.
Preparations Being Made in the Catholic Churches to Com
 
memorate the Event.

Preparations are being made in the va rious Catholic churches throughout the city in anticipation of the Feast of the Assumption, which will be held with sol- en1n ceremony on the 18th of August.
 Solemn high mass will be celebrated in most of the churches in the morning. fol- lowed by special services In the evening.
 At St. Ignatius Church a special pro- gramme of music will be rendered by an augmented choir of fifty voices. A panegyric on the life of the Virgin will be delivered by one of the priests of the Jesuit order, both in the morning at high mass and at the evening service.
 The altars and sanctuary of the church will be decorated and adorned with flow CTS, exotic groWths and various bright eff fects.
 The altar of the Virgin will be specially decorated with white Bermuda lilies, car nations and various other white flowers, typifying the virtue and purity of the Mother of Christ.
 The services on the day of the feast
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-11
SONS OF ExEMPTs.
An Association That Will Perpetuate the Organization Of Old Fire


 A. number of the sons. of Veteran Fire men have started an organization for the plEpose of .perpetuating the Exempt or ganizat!on, which is composed of those old veteran fire fighters who at the time ':-;f.. the Gisbandment of the Volunteers to 1iake room for the part-paid department were eligible to membership in that or SaI;iZa-tion. The parent association has = iwipdled down in membership from va >rlous causes but principally from death As the ENemptS are possessed Of many -elle's that are closely connected with the @5tTlt. history of this city, the sons of the J[d .EOlunteers have concluded that the .iLne' has come when they should organize srd become in the by and by the custodi- sn' of property which should not be scat cred here and there and everywhere. @ About twenty of these young men met some time ago, and after discussing the IrarteT for some time decided to organize and Incorporate, and this they have done. having q few days since received their :'aEIi6cate from L. H. Brown, the Secre- :.ar8 of State. The officers of the new society, which is to be known as the Sons .Jf rEXempt Fireman, are: L. G. Graves, president; F. Ernest Edwards, vice preSi- :1eut; A. s. Mcfarland. secretary, and NJ. Ftgel, treasurer. The following named compose the board of directors: William P. Humphreys IT.. r. E. Edwards. ". J. 5uilfoyle. J. R. Kentzel, J. McGrief, W. !. McKi bbOn and c. ". Smith.
 The association has appointed a com nittee on bylaws, and each member has been appointed a committee of one to ind iR the city the male descendants of -.fle old volunteers who are still living, mi: of those who have passed away. The :SOmmittee will be pleased to hear from any young man whose father ran Wid 3er masheen' Tn the days of old. at the lall of the EXempts at meetings. which lre:held on the second and fourth Monday f each. month.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-11

Influences of the war on politics discussed by prominent people in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-11
STOPPED THE FIGHT
 IN THE FIFTH ROUND
THE POLICE PREVENT SCHILLER
 FROM PULVERIZING KING.
Lively Bouts at the San Francisco Athletic Club Witnessed by a Large Overwhelming
 Fistic Events.

Stiff punching and plenty of gore were seen at the San Francisco Athletic Clubs monthly exhibition last night Frank Schuler furnished the punching and Jack King the ruby fluid. Five last rounds were fought by both before Ser geant Donovan interposed. Kings face showed a startling transformation. One eye was closed and his nose and cheeks were swelled to twice their normal size. He was also grooming and pulling. and the upholder of the law, fearing the bout might have fatal ending, interfered. From the first round Schuier Kept at his man, hammering him about the ring but King pluckily bore it. getting ln a good blow occasionally. His long suIt was a right uppercut. Kid McCoy's style, with 1t and blocked it repeatedly. An other peculiar move of Kings was his backing up to the ropes and then getting a good start for his opponent. Schuler proved the better man, but lost many friends by his habit of forcing King s head back in the clinches
 Kid" Maynard and "Budd' Terry fur nished excitement in the preliminary event. Both lads stood in the center Of the ring and punched each other to their hearts content, neither giving ground. Five rounds of this style of fighting won them the respect of the crowd, who cheered necessarily. In the last round they indulged in some hard right hand snashes in the hope of landing a knock out blow Each landed many good blows, and as they struck tender spots the crowd said ''oo," but neither boy struck the can vas Although a draw was the decision of Referee Mclaughlin. those familiar with the pastime thought Terry had a shade the best of it. They will soon meet again.
 nished bv DeVine and Eli. Dierks and McMahon, and Dean and Toy.
 On Wednesday evening next the Mer- chants Athletic Club will hold their monthly exhibition Jack Mahon the clever representative of the club, will meet Ed Bogart of the Sacramento Attn letic Club at 125 pounds. Ike Parsons and Charley Johnson will also figh eight rounds at 130 pounds
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-11
GREENWALD RELEASED.
Decision That Prisoner Cannot Be Held Forever for Non-Payment
 of O Eina
of a Fine

Louis Greenwald, chief of the Emerald gang of opium smugglers, appeared be- fore United States District Judge de Ha- ven yesterday morning on a writ of ha- beas corpus, and was released. He had served his sentence of six years in San Quentin Penitentiary, less time credits earned for good behavior, but Warden Hale refused to discharge him, because in addition to the six years imprisonment the sentence had imposed a fine of S6000 with perpetual imprisonment if not paid.
 Judge de Haven decided that a man could not be imprisoned legally in a State penitentiary for the non-payment Of a fine. The fine was cOllectable by civil process from the proceeds of any prop erty owned by the prisoner
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-11

will commence at 1O:3O o'clock in the morning and 7:30 o'clock in the even ing.