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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

=. g. RANDALLg POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer HARRY RANDALL viii leavo River
View wharf Sunday. Tuesday, and Thursdays At
and all wharves a. Tar down a. Lower Machodoc.
Returning on Mondays and Wednesdays at Q p.m,.
and on Fridays about $3.50 pm.
UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTE
WASHINGTON, d. c., TO GLYMONT Nd
and intermediate landings.
The new Steamer ESTElLE RANDALL. daily
except Sunday. $50 an. Returning about pm.
Passenger accommodations hrst-class. Freixht
received until the hour Of sailing.
e. g. RANDALL.
Proprietor and Managef.
GEO. O. CARPINTER, General Agent WashfuCton
WI. II. REARDON. Agent. Alexandra. Ja2i-20tf
STEAMER "wAKEFIELD,"
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leaves Warrington. d. @. 9TH ct. ferry WHARF,
Mondays am; for intermediate landings to
Greek. Abeli's. Leonardtown. Stones. Howard's,
Cobrun's. Colton's.
Wednesday. an, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point. Colton,s.
Leonardtown. Abelrs. Nomini Greek, Piney Point
st. Georges Island. Smith Greek. Coan and Eco.
comico rivera.
Saturdays. an. for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point. Colton'a
Nomih Greek
oe7-6 O. W. RIDLEY. Genl. Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Indication That the TweRtieth Con-
fury May BE the cage of CLASP
From the Indianapolis Journal
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
TEETH IN HIS WRIST.

A Coachman Bitten by Vicious Dog.
 George Johnson, coachman for James H. Knapp, of South Norwalk, was frightfully bitten about seven o'clock Thursday morning by a strange dog.
 MT. Johnson was working about the barn, when he heard two dogs fighting in the front yard. He went to separ- ate them, when another dog came up behind him and fastened it's teeth in the wrist of Mir Johnson's left hand He turned and made an attempt to catch the dogs throat with his right hand. but the vicious canine, as if di- vining his purpose, caught hold of this hand, and before MT. Johnson could release himself the dog had bitten him several times, tearing the flesh from the back of the wrist.
 MT, Johnson finally obtained control of the dog, and by pounding it's head on the sidewalk, with clothes pole, rendered it insensible and left 1t for dead. He then went to Dr. W. B. Beans office and had his wound cau- terized. When he went to Mir. Knapp's he was surprised to find that the dog had gone off, and no trace of 1t could be found. It is not known whether the dog was mad or not, nor can it be learned who the owner Is.
 Mir. Johnson is able to be about, but will have to keep his hands bandaged for some time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
HIS VOICE NOT FOR WAR.

Congressman EbeneZer J. Hill, of the Fourth district, was interviewed in Bridgeport by the Farmer, Wednes- day, and he talked wisely about the present war scare. He pointed out that war is serious matter; that we could not be ready for it under year and that it would cost at the least figure $500, ,000,000 The coast defenses, the army and navy would have to be thor- oughly equipped and the expense would be enormous. We want no war if 1t can be avoided" says Congressman Hill, land I am for peaceful settle- ment of this troublesome situation. War means destruction to our people, their homes and their property It means the sacrifice of human blood and God alone knows when 1t will all end Before we take any move in that direc- tion, we should be absolutely sure of our premises. Not one step should be taken without positive knowledge of the full after results."
 Then he says that If we are obliged to go to war to uphold our nations honor, by all means let us go, but with the understanding that we are going to win. "Of course" he continued, II do not apprehend but one result in the event of hostilities between the two countries. We would whip them and do it thoroughly" There's a whole fount of wisdom in the dome of thought carried around on the should CTS of Congressman Ebenezer J. Hill, of Norwalk.-Ansonia Sentinel
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
COME GENrLE spR1NG

Clarence Lefingwell, an old New Hartford farmer, says that the back bone of winter is already broken for this season and that there will be an early spring with cool weather follow ing. One of the things on which he bases his opinion is the very early arrival of the bluebirds from the South. "These beautiful birds arrived in large flocks along the north shore of the Sound on Sunday. They were report ed from several sections and were especially abundant about New Lon- don. where they appeared amid the snowbanks with their gay coats and pleasant notes, fully 30 days ahead of time.
 Flocks of wild geese have already be- gun to fly North which Is also another excellent indication of an early spring Three large flocks bound North flew over New Haven in one night early in the week, and flock containing over SO members flew into the open water at the outlet of Bantam lake and rested on Monday night. Other convincing indications of the speedy coming of spring found by MT. Leffingwell are the blossoming of the catkins of the vel low pussy willow in very many sheltered places, the sight of the beautifully shaded, green cones of the budding skunk cabbage shooting up out of the muddy meadows, and the early budding of the beautiful trailing arbutus. There has been no cold weather of importance in the state this winter, the frost being less than foot deep in the ground.
 When all these signs are observed previous to Washington's birthday, MT. Leff1ingwell has found that spring comes remarkably early, and he also finds that a phenomenally early spring. such as he predicts for 1898, is usually cold one, and the ensuing summer is always very short, late and hot.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
LOCAL FINANCIAL NOTES.

The Decline in Stocks-Consolidat
 Road-United States Rubber, Etc. New Haven Bank Clearings-Divi-
 dends.
 New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad stock in sympathy with the general market declined during the week about 6 per cent, that is, from 195 to 1852, closing price being 1852 The decline, however, failed to bring out at public sale any of the conver- tible fours.
 Swift & Co. steady from 94A to 95A
 Diamond Match company 1421a.
 Boston Electric Light company 110 to IA.
 The annual meeting of the Meriden Britannia company was held on Thursday, but no printed report was issued.
 United States Rubber company pre- ferred sold down from 78 to 65, closing at 66. The common stock also from 21 to 16. The Boston papers have pub lished rather unfavorable reports in re- gard to the expenses of the company and the want of harmony among it's officers
 Clearings and balances of the New Haven banks for the week ending Feb ruary 2e, and for the corresponding week of last year, are furnished by the secretary of the New Haven clearing house, by days, as follows;
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
MISS KINNEY STATE REGENT.

D. A. R. Also Elect Mrs. Manning Pres-
 ident- General and Mrs. Sperry a
 President.
 At the election of officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington Mrs. Sara T. Kinney of New Haven was elected state regent for Connecticut, and Mrs. N. D. Sperry of New Haven the vice-president of the general organization representing Con- necticut. ts ee-s..--
 Mrs. Daniel Manning was elected president-general. she receiving 396 votes. Mrs. Donald Mclean received no votes and Mrs. Rose Breckett 220 Mrs. A. D. Crockett of Virginia was elected vice-president-g in charge of organization chapters, Mrs. c. A. Stakely of Washington was re- elected chaplain-general. The record ing secretary general elected was Mrs. Albert Ackers; register-general, Miss Sue Hetzel; treasurer-general.M Mrs. M. B. Hatch, these being also of Washing ton. Other officers elected were Mrs Robert S. Hatch of Maryland, assistant historian-general and Mrs. Gertrude Bascomb Darwin, librarian-general. A reception was given to the Founders at last nights session.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
A SNAKE STORY.
A Hundred Years Ago

Among some old letters Is found the following, which was written by L.. Fairchild in June 1876;
 A true story of 1776 by an old resi- dent 73 years old.
 When I was a boy I recollect hearing a man by the name of Amos Clark tell snake story. will relate it inhis own words as near as I can recollect. This Clark was carpenter then living in Oxford, about a half mile west of Pinesbridge, now Beacon Falls. In going onto the mountain, Toby's Rocks, so called, in search of timber, following up the path that leads to place on the mountain called Eaglesnest hollow, I heard a, rustling in the. brush and casting an eye that way saw a black snakes head standing about three feet high. Down as low as I could see it was about the size of my wrist. Close by me was a pile of hoop poles and seized a barrel pole. The snake made for me and my hair stood up on end. The first blow did not fetch him down but the next brought him to the ground and I dispatched him and took him down to my shop. He measured twelve feet in length.
 About a year from that time old Dr. Riggs was out with his gun in search of game and about two miles from the former place, near Seymour on what was then called Hulrs Farm Rocks, near the old burying ground at the upper endFof the large Seymour pond, west side of the river, ne vas there tackled by another monster snake which he shot. It measured eleven feet four inches and was supposed to be the mate of the former.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
s1.s4e.5ss. ri $500. .s5a. s2 s1.1ss,s4o.ss

Increase week of 1898. $153, ,656.s2
 Balances week of 1897, $237, ,13S.24. Increase week of 1898, $63, 715.08.
 Clearings week of 1896, $1,422637.46. Clearings week of 1895, $1,352. 78S.7S Clearings week of 1894, $1,139O67.95. Clearings week of 1S93,, $1, 49S,2 ,249.99. Dividends soon due are:
 American Coal company, per cent, payable March l; books close February 19.
 Adams Express company, 2 per cent, payable March 1; books close February Il.
 Boston and Maine, preferred, per cent, payable March 1; books close February 15
 Cleveland and Pittsburg, IA per cent, payable March 1; books close February 10.
 Chicago and Alton, 1M per cent, pay able March 1; books close February 10.
 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, IA per cent, payable March 15; books close February IS.
 Delaware and Hudson Canal, 1M per cent, payable March 15: books close February 23. ~
 Diamond Match company, 21h per cent, payable March 12; books close March 4,
 E. & T. Fairbanks Co.,, 3A per cent, payable March l. books close February 15.
 Illinois Central, .21s per cent, payable March 1 books close February 1.
 Mexican Northern, per cent, paya- ble March 2; books close February 19.
 New York Central and St. Louis, pre- ferred, per cent, payable March |: books close February 5.
 Northern Pacific, preferred, 1 per cent, payable March 8; books close February 10. l &
 National Lead, preferred lA per cent, payable March 15; books close February "A.
 St. Paul and Duluth, 2ts per cent, payable March |; books close February I.
 Standard Oil, 3 per cent, payable March IS.
 Standard Oil, extra. per cent, pay able March f5.
 Third Avenue, 2 per cent, payable February 2S; books close March 1.
 United States Oil, 114 per cent, pay able March 15 books close March 5.
 Welsbach Commercial, per cent, payable March 1o books close March 1. United States Leather, preferred, 1A per cent, payable April 1; books close March 15,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
JUVENILE RECEPTION.

Gladys Augur met at her home, IS Clifton street, Fair Haven, last Satur- day, to celebrate her twentieth birth day. Games and dancing occupied their time until o'clock, when supper was served. There was an abundance of cake, candy and cream. To show the esteem in which the little host is held many dainty and costly gifts were brought to her. Among them were many beautiful cut flowers and potted plants. About 6 o'clock they all de- parted for their homes, biding little Ruth good night and wishing her many happy returns of the day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTER,
 TAINMENT.

Miss Ruth Elizabeth Handford will give musical and literary entertain ment tomorrow evening in Sons of Temperance hall, Central block. Fair Haven. A very choice programme will be presented. Among the artistes are Miss Helen Lee .Conklin, Miss Leita Reynolds and Miss Ruth E. Handford. Many others will also participate in the exercises The entertainment is under the auspices of the Loyal Crusaders. The exercises will begin promptly at o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
INTERESTING LITIGATION.
Lockwood Left Half His Money to Ex-
 pertinent Station.


 Bridgeport, Feb. 25.-In the superior court to-day Judge John M. Thayer heard arguments in the course of pleading in the appeal from the probate on the estate of William Lockwood. of Norwalk. who died leaving an estate of about s200,000 By the terms of the will one-half of the estate was left to the Connecticut Agricultural Experi- ment station; the other half was to go to the son of the testator, William Lockwood, for his use during his life time, and thereafter to the experiment station to be, used for scientific re- search.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
Irthe Baby is Cnttlng Tsst.

edy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures rhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
 d11 MWF&w 1y
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28

Get Damn Reclining Go Cart for the baby from the Rattan Co.,, 552 State.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
Gity Advertisements.

of the condition of THE NATION. AL TRADESMEN'S BANK at New Ha- ven. in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business February 18th, 1898:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
Ftnamcial.

Following are tine closing prices re- ported by Prince & Whitely,, bankers and Brokers, 46 Broadway, New York, and 15 Center street. New Haven:
 n -I.... Il
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28
'teady. Sales 12s, 400.
Government Bonds.
Chicago Market.

Reported over private wire by H. c. Fried street r@ s Y and aa Poi's soAStI SniidIDe in wa 2s Church street, New Haven. N. A. Tanner, manager local branch.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28

State of Connecticut,
 County of New Haven, ss.: |, Charles A. Sheldon. Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 CHAS. A. SHELDON, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of February. 1s9S
 JOS. WOODS, Notary Public. Correct-Attest:
 A. D. OSBORNE,
 H, B. HARRISON,
 SAML. HEMINGWAY, fe2S 1t Directors
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28

Total ..... ..... .........$1, ,527, ,346 57
 State of Connecticut, County of New Haven, ss.: l. Robert F0ote, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 ROBERT FOOTE, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me this Beth day of February, 1898.
 EDWARD NJ. BRADLEY,
 Notary Public. Correct-Attest:
 A. W. DeFOREST,
 F. HENRY BARNES,
 W. T. FIELDS, fe2S 1t Directors. REPORT of the condition of THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF NEW HAVEN, at New Haven, in the State of Connecticut, 1898.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-28

RESOURCES Loans and discounts ...........$ 753, OPS 27 Overdrafts, secured and unse- cured ,...........ss o4 oU ' ton on ....... ss = .....'l ......... 100000 % U. s. Bonds to secure U. s. de- s{ssas Pssats securities, sts @ 4ssss9 sssss ss ss fixtures @ 1.s...,., sT. ..s,..... eo,ooo % reserve agents) .,.,.......... S6,S96 37 CTS CTS .. .''.s .............. 5,131 80 agents .s....s.......... 168, ,7s6 1T Checks and other cash Items. 924 05 Exchanges for clearing house.. 5,574 90 Notes of other National banks. 15, ,424 % Fractional paper currency, nick
 els. and cents ..,........... 645 II Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Specie t..........s. ]. .$93, ,S99 00 Legal tender notes ,... 15,O00 lO- 110,S99 % Redemption fund with U. s.
 treasurer 6 per cent of cir
 lation) .............. ........ lS,OO0 0O
 ua.al % ono zs1 Al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02

Orders for printing sent to the, Dis
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention. and the style OF work and prices
IN be sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
RECEIVED HIS COMMISSION.
Lieut. Fitxhugh Lee, Jr., is Now n
Regular Army OfFicer.

H'lorida Times-U Union and CitiZen)
Lieutenant Fitzhugh Lee, Jr., was made
the happy recipient a few days since OF
his commission as second lieutenant in
the United States army. Lieutenant lie
has been holding a commission as first
lieutenant in the volunteer army, but he
now enters the regular army, and mas
been assigned to the Twenty-first Infan-
try, now stationed at Plattsburg, n. Y.
He will not go there at present, however.
having been detailed TO continue as an
aid on the staff OF General Lee.
1t Will be remembered that when Gene
raj Lee was called to Washington, a few
weeks ago, he was accompanied by Lieu
tenant Lee, and while there, much TO the
surprise OF both, President Mckinley an
nounced his intention TO give the lieuten-
ant a commission in the regular army.
Lieutenant Lee afterward went to New
York, where he underwent very severe
examination, along with other appointees,
and that he was successful was shown by
the receipt Of his commission.
The lieutenant YVES very much gratified
20 be appointed to the Twenty first, which
is regarded as one Of the crack regi-
ments of infantry in the regular army.
and it is the regiment that made such a
heroic dash up San Juan hill at Santiago.
He will shortly go out to the Fourth I'm
mune Regiment. ana spend couple OF
weeks familiarizing himself with the ac-
tive work Of second lieutenant.
His many friends will be pleased 10
hear Of his success, and predict for him
a brilliant career in the army. following
in the footsteps Of his illustrious ances-
tors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
DREYFUs AFFAIR EXPLAINED.
of President Perier-A
STRANGE. Snl story.

LONDON. September 2S-The Daily
News this morning commences the pub
LEGATION Of series Of articles, which, 1t
alleges. explain the Dreyfus affair. To-
days article concerns the resignation or
M. Casimir Perier from the French presl-
dency. which IL describes as a strange,
sad story. The article says:
1.-THE persons in the secret are the Kali
ser, Count Won Munster. NJ. Dupuy. NJ.
Hanotaux, General MERCER, General
Boisedeffre, Colonel Schwarzkoppen,
Count Esterhazy. and the late Henri
Sandherr. Besides the French ministers,
others had the 'dossier in theT hands.
I'm December 1884, detailed report Of
the Dreyfus affair, which Count Won
Munster sent by the usual courier TO the
Kaiser, was intercepted and photographed
at the French frontier. Yet 1t reached
the Emperor without delay few days
later. This fact became known TO the
information bureau at Berlin, and Ger
many ordered Count Won Munster to de-
mand his passports, for the offence was
regarded as robbery and an offence to the
Emperor, on the principle of extra-terri-
toriality. When Count Won Munster made
this demand at the palace of the Elysee,
President Casimr Perier was overwhelm-
ed with the suddenness of the revelation,
and was beside himself In an extraor-
binary scene he gave his word OF honor
repudiating all connection with or know
ledge Of the affair and solemnly promised
to prevent a repetition.
Count Won Munster was satisfied and
sent a second report Of this interview.
This document was similarly intercepted
and photographed, the negative arriving
at the French Foreign Office within forty
eight hours.
Some days later, on January II, 1885,
Count Won Munster called at the palace
OF the Elysee and suddenly announced
that Germany would mobilize her troops
forthwith unless satisfaction was given for
this new insult.
"A dramatic scene followed. Count Won
Munster collapsed into a fauteuil, a prey
to violent feelings, reproaching Nj. CAST
mir Perer with having dishonored him in
the eyes OF the Emperor. NJ. Casimir
Perier was crushed, and could not reply
at first, but presently said: Tell your
Emperor 1 myself will give him satisfac-
ton. do not want TO sacrifice the coun>
try I will leave the presidency. I pray
his Majesty TO be satisfied Two days
later NJ. Perier resigned"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
RURAL FREE MAIL DELIVERY.
Answers to Inquiries as to How to
Obtain 1t.

In reply TO numerous inquiries from all
parts Of the country as to what steps
are necessary to secure rural free de-
livery. Perry S. Heath, First Assistant
General, has issued circu-
lar letter as follows:
1.-THE first step usually Is for the cit-
zens Of the district to petition, through
their representatives in Congress, for
the establishment of rural free delive-
ry.
This petition should set out the ma
ture OF the country, whether IL is thick
ly or sparsely populated, the leading
avocations of the people, the character
Of the roads, whether good or bad, and
the distance which the petitioner has TO
travel or send, under existing circum-
stances, to receive his mails.
'If the member OF Congress repre-
senting that district or the United
States Senator residing there-familiar
with local condtions-should forward
this petition 10 the Post-Ofice Depart
ment, with a favorable Endorsement, a
special agent is then sent out TO look
over the ground, TO map out suitable
route or routes, TO select carriers for
appointment, and to recommend the es-
Enlistment OF the service. If in his
judgment IL can be successfully and eco
nomically carried out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
A Class in Sign-Wrftlng.

Among the new studies that will be
taught in the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION during the coming season Is
sign writing. This class will be under
the tutorship OF Mr.. Harry Huber Since
advertising and window decoration have
a verv imnortant matter 10 clerks and
decorators.
This class will begin on Saturday eve
ming. October Sth, and will include in
struction in sign writing in all its
branches. such as card marking. sign let
tering, gliding smalting or sanding sign
gliding on glass, lettering on glass, etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
That JoyfuI Feeling,

with the exhilarating sense Of renewed
health and strength and internal cieanii-
ness. which follows the use OF Syrup OF
Figs. is unknown to the few who nave
not progressed beyond the old-time medi-
cines and the cheap substitutes sometimes
offered, but never accepted by the we'll
informed Buy the genuine. Manuiac-
tured by the California Fig sylcp Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
TINWARE.
GLASSWARE.

$50 Crystal Sugar Dishes.
with covers ..........:.;....
go CRYSTAL Butter Dishes,
with covers .............'...
100 Pinch Cake Plates 1900.
800 Crystal Goblets ..........
800 4-inch Crystal Nappies...
700 Footed Preserve Stands.
900 Imitation Cut-Bowl, regu-
iarly 25c....... .............
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02

Mrs. c. r.. caperton. Mr.. ana Mrs. II. NJ.
Rlankenshlp. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
CABOT. MIR. and Mrs. @. y. Hobson. Mr..
and Mrs. A. c. Young, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. c. Cabell. Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Urqu-
hart and Mr., and Mrs. Adoiphus Blair.