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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-29

sor A. c. Mclaughlin, chairman of the committee. The discussion was opened by Albert P. Walker of Boston and Fred w. Atkinson, principal of the Springfield, Mass, high school.
 PRESIDENT FISHERS ADDRESS.
 At the outset, I wish to express my thanks to the Historical society for the honor conferred on me by my election as it's president for the current year.
 In casting about for a topic on which to address you my first impulse was to take up, in it's historical relations, a question as to our national polty which has arisen out of the recent war and its results. But on reflection 1t oc- cured to me that a respite of an hour from present controversies might not be unwelcome Accordingly have chos- en theme which trust will not prove unattractive, albeit not connected with the burning questions of the day.
 My subject is, the historian as called to pass judgment on historical per- sons; in other words, the historian in his character as a judge of personal characteristics and merits. It will be agreed, at least not many will demur to the statement, that personal character and action constitute one of the princi- pal charms of historical narratives. A scholar who was honored by all who knew him, for his rare attainments coupled with a genuine modesty--I re- fer to the late Professor Gurney of Cambridge-said to me that when he was offered at Harvard the choice be- tween the departments of history and philosophy, he chose the chair of his tory, for the reason, as he explained, that he preferred the intercourse with persons to life spent among abstrac- tions. He was an adept in metaphysi- cal studies, and held them in high es- teem. But he could not make up his mind to sacrifice that delight which the converse with persons affords to the historical student. He was not will ing to part company with the men and women whom history calls back to life. It is indeed an aspect of history which by some is regarded with a de- gree of disdain. Herbert Spencer some where adverts to the labor spent in the inquiry whether Mary, Queen of Scots, was privy to the murder of Darnley, as a waste of time on questions of tri- fling importance. That view would be just were it true that nothing in the past deserves attention except the growth of that impersonal being called society" To be sure, the progress of society, the rise and development of institutions is a subject of prime in- terest. Biography is so far distinct from history that many details proper to the one have no place in the other. Moreover, 1t has become clear that in-
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SANK IN THE SOUND.
Wreck of the Three Masted Schoor
 Mary F. Croshv

Wreck of the Three Masted Schooner
 Mary F. Crosby
 Branford, Conn, Dec. 2S.-The three- nasted schooner Mary E. Crosby of Portsmouth, N. H., Captain A. l.. Cum mings, was wrecked on Wheaton's reef. off the Thimble Islands, at an early hour this morning.
 At daybreak the vessel was discover ed from Stony Creek From her rig ging was flying a reversed ensign and it was evident that the schooner was in serious straits. A message was sent to New Haven for a tug, but the vessel sank lower and lower into the water until ' o'clock, when those on board were seen making preparations to abandon her. little later Captain Cummings with his crew of five men came ashore at Stony Creek. At 7:3O the water was sweeping over the rails of the vessel. A high northwest wind kicked up a tremendous sea, and the vessel was going rapidly to pieces.
 Captain Cummings stated that the vessel was bound from Perth Amboy to New Bedford with a cargo of coal, and that in a tremendous sea the ves- sel went on to Wheaton's reef. The captain sent his crew by rail to New Bedford, Mass, yesterday. The vessel was built in Dennisville. N. J.. in 1873, and is owned in Essex. She was valued at $25,000, the cargo at $15,OO0. The ves- sel had 300 tons of coal on board.
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IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
DOCKET OF THE CRIMINAL SIDE OF SUPERIOR COURT FOR JANUARY.
Suit Against Rev. o. R. Howe Still on TriaI-Dtvinity Student MiNer's Case Continued City Court Record.

The criminal side of the superior court will come in next Tuesday morning, with Judge Ralph Wheeler on the bench. Following is the list of prison CTS and the charges upon which they swill be tried;
 Frank Bowman, burglary; Harry Doty, theft from person; Octave Alexs, theft; Wilbur Foster, theft; Timothy Ryan, burglary; William Clancy theft, third offnese; Grove Huteh,ns, burglary; Frank Jessup, burglary; Midget Leonard, theft; Harry s. Mack ley, theft; William Nolan, burglary, two counts; Richard Patterson, burg lary; Frank N. Slayton, alias Robert E. Lee, forgery; Robert Sullivan, theft; Charles Young, abuse of female child; Thomas Sheets, burglary, all of New Haven; Harry Chatfeld, burglary; Will liam H. Geron, statutory burglary; Henry Ogle, rape and incest; James Thiler, burglary; Frank Wiley, statu- tory burglary, of Meriden; John Will liams assault with intent to murder Seymour; Henry Miller, bigamy, Or ange Richard Hill, horse stealing, East Haven; Felix Bobroski assault with in- tent to murder, Ansonia; Joseph Ab- londi, bail piece, Branford.
 SUIT AGAINST REV. MIR. HOWE.
 In the common pleas court yesterday before Judge Hubbard the suit of Miss Sadie s. Lansing against Rev. O. Ray mond Howe was on trial all day The defense had not completed it's testimony when the court adjourned until 1C o'clock this morning.
 MRS. FRANCIS GETS A DIVORCE.
 Judge Roraback has granted a decree of divorce to Marie Francis from Will liam R. Francis on the ground of intol- erable cruelty and granted her $500 ali mony. The petition was heard by c. K Bush as committee of the court and the committees recommendation was adopt ed by the court.
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City Court Criminal Side-Judge Dow.
 In the city court yesterday morning before Judge Dow, Martin Glynn, charg- ed with breach of the peace, was fined $1OO and sent to jail for three months.
 Martin F. Daley, charged with breach of the peace, was fined $50 and sent to jail for three months.
 Fred Kearns, charged with breach of the peace, was fined $25.
 Eugene Boler was fined $25 and sent to jail for three months for theft.
 Fritz Mitchell was fined $25 and sent to jail for three months for resisting 6 patrolmaE.
 charged with five cases of breach of the peace, was fined $25 on each count.
 Charles Mclean was fined $5 and sent to jail for ten days for theft.
 The case of Marcus Thomas, charged with burglary, was continued to Janu- ary ? and bends fixed at $500.
 Mrs, Margaret Farley was fined SIG and costs for keeping a disorderly house.
 Catherine Nugent and John Wesson were each fined $7 and costs for inn proper conduct.
 i Albert F. Chase and Charles s. Thay- I CT were fined $20 and costs for carrying concealed weapons
 Frederick De Joy and Massey De Joy charged with breach of the peace, were discharged.
 In the case of Frank Clifford and An 11ie Lacey, charged with breach of the peace by Hattie Kirk of State street l Judgment was suspended. | The cases of Charles McGraw and George H. Brown, charged with theft were continued until to-day.
 The cases against Rev. J. B. Mil. Ter were continued until January IS. The quest of the state. BRIDGE STREET CASE. 1 It is probable that the suit of the Fair Haven and Westville company versus the Consolidated railroad relative 1 to the right of the former corporation I to lay it's tracks at the Bridge street crossing will now be tried on it's mer- 1 its in the superior court and not carried | to the supreme court, as has been in. l timated
 The suit is one inherited by the Fail Haven and Westville company from the New Haven Street Railway company I when it incorporated the latter roat into it's system. The temporary injunc. l tion forbidding the Consolidated roa( from tearing up the tracks of the Street Railway company was dissolved bJ 1 Judge Roraback Tuesday. This was ar l interlocutory order merely and does not l finally determine the matter in dis. pute.
 ANDERSON MURDER TRIAL. Ansonia, Dec. 2S.-The trial of Mrs Margaret Anderson, charged with tht murder of her husband, John l.. Ander. son, came up in the city court for un. other hearing this morning. Walter Anderson, brother of the de ceased, described several quarrels be- tween Anderson and his wife, one O which took place on the day before hi! death, when he returned home at 3:4 a. nl
 I Witness stated that on another oc casion Mrs. Anderson h2d told tin that she wished her husband dead, ant that if he were she would wear ga, dress and rejoice while the other! l grieved. She had admitted that sh, was jealous. The case comes up aaair tomorrow.
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enness and breach of the peace were suspended.
 The livery business of M, P. Rice in Branford was yesterday attached for $700 for the Italians who worked on the construction of the water works and who participated in the small riot Of December 16. Rice was the original constructor and sublet the contract to Harry Bartholomew. The latter has not been seen in Branford since shortly after the riot and the Italian laborers now look to Rice for their money
 Attorney Matthew A. Reynolds, as justice of the peace, has rendered de- cision in the case brought by Attor- ney James H. Webb against Richard Burns and wife. The plaintiff claimed $60 for services and the justice allowed the full claim.
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BECKWITH'S ALMANAC.

This old time familiar and popular adjunct to the household calculated for Connecticut and adjacent states ap- pears for 1899 with all the usual feat ures of interest in addition to the relia- ble almanac lore which pertains to it. It is as usual edited by the late MT. Beckwith's daughter, Mrs. M. L. B. Ewell Lewisa and is from the press of The B. B. Sheldon Co.,, publishers of this city. Copies for sale by all the newsdealers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-29

Nobody" said the man who puts in his life thinking up things that people said long ago. ''is content with what he obtains easily and pos sesses in abundance" !" That's true,'' answered his friend. Look at the Stan- dard Oil company. Has millions Of gal Ions of petroleum and has to go burning books s"-Washington Star
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TRINITY'S VACANT RECTORSHIP
 Trinity F. E. church vestry will have meeting soon, probably tomorrow, or Saturday evening, to take action rela- tive to the choice of a new rector. It is thought that out of the twenty or more candidaes the chances favor eith- CT Rev. Dr. Baker of Cincinnati or Rev. Dr. Olmstead of Bala, Penn.
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Of the Grace M. E. Church Sunday
 School

The annual Christmas festival of the Grace M. E. church Sunday school will be held at the church, corner of How ard avenue and Portsea street, tonight at o'clock. A Christmas cantata
 The Holy Child" by Adams, will be sung by chorus of fifty voices. Miss Bertha Raymond will assist as soloisn. The following accompanists will assist. George Fields, first violin; Miss Street, second violin; Stephen Cook, clarionet; J. D. Baldwin, organ; Mrs. l.. Huntley, piano; Carl A. Mears, director. The public are invited
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-29

Frank-Some genius in Birmingham has invented a buttonless shirt. Billy Why, that's old. I've worn them ever since my wife learned to ride bike. -Tit-Bits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-04
CHICAGO STRIKE.
No Papors win Be Published In tn"
City Before Tuesday.

Chicago, July 3.-The situation be-
tween the striking stereotypers and the
publishers of Chicago remains practi-
cally unchanged. and probably no Chi
cago paper will publish before Tues
day morning at the earliest. The pub
fishers held a conference this after
nooon, when it appeared that the num-
ber of stereotypers on the way from
various parts of the country was very
satisfactory. 1t was, however, deter
mined that no attempt to issue tomor-
row would be made. The publishers
are confident that by tomorrow even
ing they will be sufficiently well
equipped to resume publication Tues
day, but with the papers somewhat re-
duced in size. 'r
A committee from the pressmen's
union waited on the publishers today,
asking for an opportunity to act as a
committee of conciliation, but the pub
fishers refused absolutely TO have any
thing to do with the stereotypers' union
In any way hereafter declaring that
none of it's members would be permit
ted to work in any of their Offices
again.
A special train from Milwaukee over
the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul
railroad came in tonight, bringing ex-
ira editions Of Milwaukee evening
papers to partially supply the demands
OF Chicago readers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-04
THE DEAD HEROES,
Partial List OF Officers Killed and
Wounded at Santiago.

Washington, June 3.-The following
dispatch from General Shafter was re-
ceived at the war department tonight:
Playa del Este, July 3.-To Adjutant
General U. S. A.. Washington: Camp
near Santiago. July 3.-The following Is
partial list Of officers killed:
Colonel Charles A. wikoff, Twenty-sec-
ond infantry; Lieutenant Colonel John
NJ Hamilton. Ninth cavalry: Lieutenant
w. H. Smith, Tenth cavalry: Major
Force First cavalry; Lieutenant ONeill,
First volunteer cavalry; Lieutenant
Mictie. son of Professor Niche: Lieu
tenant Jules G. Ord, Sixth infantry; Lieu
tenant William Shipp, Tenth cavalry.
Following is a partial list of officers
wounded
Lieutenant Colonel John II. Patterson,
Twenty-second infantry; Lieutenant Col
onel Henry Carroll, commanding First
brigade cavalry division; Major Henry
w. Vessels, Third cavalry; Captain
Augustus p. Blocksome. Sixth cavalry
Captain John B. Korr, Sixth cavalry:
Captain George X. Hunter, Third cav
airy; Captain George Dodd, Third cav
airy; Captain Charles w. Taylor; Ninth
cavalry; Lieutenant Frank r. Mccoy,
Tenth cavalry: Lieutenant Winthrop S.
Wood. adjutant Ninth cavalry; Lieuten-
ant Haskell, First volunteer cavalry;
Lieutenant L. Mills, First cavalry: Lieu
tenant Oren B. Meyer, Third cavalry;
Lieutenant Arthur Thayer, Third cav
airy; Lieutenant Walter c. Short, Sixth
cavalry; Captain John Il. Rodman,
Twentieth. infantry.
(Signed) Shafter, Major General
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-04
LONDON COMMENTS.
Tho Times Thinks That Spanish
Honor Has Boon Vindicated..Ths
Graphic Admircs American Bravery

London, July 4.-The Times this
morning, discussing the fighting at El
Caney, says:
Both sides have shown courage Of
very high order, and it is hard to say
whether the splendid dash and bravery
of the American advance in the teeth
of calling fire or the stubborn ten
acity of the Spanish defense is the
more admirable. Both sides have
learned to appreciate the splendid mill
itary qualities of their adversaries.
1T is a pity that enemies who show
themselves such worthy foemen in the
field cannot see their way to save
bloodshed by coming Immediately to
an arrangement on the inevitable basis.
The Spaniards have amply vindicated
their honor and, If they were wise they
would now prove their common sense
by offering terms to their opponents,
terms which. If they were reasonSrle,
would almost certainly be discussed in
a generous spirit"
The Daily Graphic in it's editorial
observes: THE signal gallantry and
devotion displayed by both Spaniards
and Americans must be recognized.
The behavior of the Americans sends
thrill of pride throughout the Anglo
Saxon world. The story of the splen-
did manner in which the rough riders
carried San Juan is instinct with the
indominitable spirit of Balaklava."
The Daily Graphic says, however, that
''the blunder lies deeper than any mere
temporary miscalculation," adding
that "the Americans cast their net too
widely, as it might have been better
to have left Santiago and Manila alone
and to have concentrated their efforts
upon Havana"
The Daily News remarks: THE pres
ent Fourth of July will be memorable.
Events seem to be tending to a full
fillment of the remarkable prophecy
Captain Mahan made in 1890, that when
the United States once began to busy
itself with the affairs of the world,
it would stretch out it's hands to
Great Britain"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-04
GERMAN PRESS TALK.
The Newspapers Can scarcely Con.
ceai Theii Hostility to America,
Threats Of tho Kreuz Zeitung.

London, July 4.-The Berlin cores
pondent of the Times says:
German public opinion and. the Ger
man press, which are not always iden-
tical are now thoroughly. awakened
to the inconvenience of the position
in which German policy has been placed
by unfortunate articles on the subject
of the Philippines. The papers are
now trying to explain the matter
away.
Both the Cologne Gazette and the
National Gazette publish long articles
explaining that it Is not surprising
that the German papers criticised
America at the beginning Of the war,
but that this course was necessitated
neither by the dictates of national
honor nor of anxiety as to the future
of the Philippines. The National Ga
zette considers it ludicrous to discuss
partition of bears skin before the
bear is killed We Europeans, 1t says,
from our own sorrowful experience,
know what surprises are wont to have
in store.
I'm all human probability, the Span
iards will lose their colony, but the
Americans will not be the only gain
ers. In Cuba, as in the Philippines,
they will have to reckon with the in
surgents now.
1.-THE Kreuz Zeitung warns America
that European neutrality might not
be maintained If the Americans were
to lombard Spanish ports"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-04

Chickamauga National Military Park
Ga, July 3.-Today was another quiet
Sunday at the park. The sun was in
tensely hot but there was a good breeze
The regiments all spent the day quiet
ly. Later in the afternoon an order
was received from the war department
10000 men for immediate departure to
the south.
General Brooke declined to make
public the order, but it is understood
that he has selected the first division
Of the First corps and two brigades of
the Second division to he moved at
once. The First division is composed
of the following regiments:
First brigade, First Kentucky, Third
Wisconsin. Fifth Illinois.
Second brigade, Fourth Ohio, Third
Illinois, Fourth Pennsylvania.
Third brigade. Sixteenth Pennsylva-
MIA, Second Wisconsin, Third Kentuc-
ky.
Second division, First brigade. Thir-
ty-first Michigan. One Hundred and
SiXtieth Indiana, First Georgia.
Second brigade. Sixth Ohio, One Hun
dred and Fifty-eighth Indiana, First
West Virginia.
The regiments of the First division
were inspected today and are ready to
move.
The sidings and switch yards OF the
Southern and the Western and Allan
tic railroads are crowded with Pull
man cars. 1t is stated tonight that
there are thirty trains of twenty cars
each on the tracks here ready to trans
port troops.
1t is understood at this hour that
three regiments will move tomorrow
morning.
The paymasters were scattered
through various regiments and were
paying off the troops as rapidly as
possible.
The First Pennsylvania received $40,
900, and the Fifth Pennsylvania $780,.
900.
Captain Rockwell. chief ordnance
officer today distributed rifles as fol.
lows:
Fourth Pennsylvania 424; Fifth
Pennsylvania, 424; Ninth Pennsylvania
5O4 Sixteenth Pennsylvania, 424; First
Missouri, 400.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-04
MISSIONARIES PROTEST.
They DO Not Wish 10 Have the Philip.
pines Revert to Spain.

New York.July 3.-The board of COM
nissioners for foreign missions whose
operations have been carried on in the
islands of the Pacific for nearly half a
century, has issued a statement con-
cerning the alleged attitude on the
question of the status of some of these
islands, which will result from the war
with Spain.
After disclaiming any, intention to
meddle In the political phase of the af-
fair the statement reads:
In view of the forcible Intervention
OF Spain in the Caroline islands. ten
years ago. putting a stop to Christian
efforts of our missionaries. who were
there years before the Spaniards ar
rived, we deem 1t right to ask that
whenever the status of these islands is
determined, ample guarantee shall be
required of whatever power shall hold
sovereignty, that perfect religious, toll
GRAFTON shall be enjoyed by the island
ers. At to what nation shall hold that
sovereignty we have nothing whatever
to say"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-04

II 1t can be reached under call OF COM
mittees an effort will be made to take
up the anti-scalping bill. The bill to
incorporate the International Ameri-
can bank will follow the deficiency bill
conference report and continue before
the house until disposed Of.
The senate will be in session on the
Fourth of July. an unusual sitting.
but deemed necessary by the friends of
the Hawaiian annexation resolution.
II Is probable that the week will be
consumed in the discussion of the res
olution unless a vote is reached near
the middle OF the week, which some
of the senators hope. No other busi-
ness will be considered that leads to
anv extended debate until there is a
vote on the Hawaiian resolutions. or
course any war legislation which might
be necessary would be considered but
there is no expectation of any emer-
gency demands.
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been treated with more rough discour-
tesy. His snakeship was uncermon-
iously pounced upon by Private Gaul-
itz and killed. 1t was then found to be
an iri6ffensive milk snake. Artificer
Chamberlain skinned the reptile, and
its skin now serves him as a belt.
The new Webb belts were Issued
TO the several companies of the Thir-
teenth this afternoon. Slings for the
new guns were also received.
Lieutenant Harrington. Of @, went
home today on a furlough.
First Sergeant Rafter, Corporals
Thornton and Roblng. Artificer Burke
and Private Howard Davis, of c, left
for home this morning on a seven days
furlough.
In the absence of First Sergeant Raf-
ter of C. Sergeant w. S. Gould is
taking his place.
r. J. Duffy,