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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
AMBASSADOR ROMERO DEAD.
Mexico's Representative in Washington
 Succumbs to Appendicitis

Mexicos Representative in Washington
 Succumbs to Appendicitis. Washington, Dec. 30.-Senor Don Ma tias Romero, ambassador of Mexico to the United States, died at the embassy at o'clock this morning. Senor Rome TO had been ill for several days from appendicitis and after an operation was performed yesterday his recovery was regarded as doubtful. The wife of Am bassador Romero died only a few months ago.
 Senor Romero had been a member of the diplomatic corps in Washington for several years, and was one of the most popular of the diplomats gathered at the United States capital. His most valued service was performed in the time of President Juarez and the strug- gle for Mexican liberty.
 While he occupied the post of minis ter and ambassador to this country Se- nor Romero saw Mexico reach the most prosperous period in it's history and contributed to the growth of his coun- try by probably the most enlightened counsel possessed by any minister of that republic.
 Senor Romero was well acquainted with General Grant and his contempo- raries of the civil war period He was about seventy years old. Last month the legation of which he was the head was raised to an embassy and Minister Romero was made ambassador.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
YALE DIVINITY NOTES.
Winners of the Vim. H. FOgg Contest Professor Bacon's New Book Dr. Har- ris Preparing New Work

Rev. Edward l.. Curtiss, D. D., the professor of Hebrew in Yale divinity school, has just sent the notice of the winners of the William H. Fogg schol- arship for the first half of the current academic year. The following named were the prize Hebraists of the junior class: Walter c. Blakeslee of Wilwau- kee, Wis; Wilfred c. Keeler of Des Moines, Ia: Arthur E. Holt of Long, mont, Col, Jay Thomas Stocking of Lisbon Center, N. Y.; George l.. Om- wake of Greencastle, Pa.; F. Q. Blanch- ard of West Newton Mass; Joseph Weiss of De Prere, Wis; Clement G. Clarke of New Haven, Conn; w. Me- Mullen Swain of Albany, N. T.; c. Mc- Lean Warren of ColIinsville, Conn.
 It is noteworthy that of the Yale graduates who entered divinity school this fall two- thirds were winners in the Hebrew contest. The only New Haven man in the class was also a successful candidate.
 1 Prof. Benjamin Bacon has recently published his notes to the middle class i on the bok of Acts. The book was printed by the Raven Press" a con4 cern managed and run by theological l students. The book is in neat and tasty form and reflects great credit upon the enterprising publishers.
 It is a well authenticated rumor that Yales veteran and saintly Dr. Harris { will publish in the spring book on I Systematic Theology, which coming from such a source will have world wide attention.
 Rev. Edwin Gaines Cellars of the sen for class has been extended call to be- come the pastor of the Congregational church of Westminster, Conn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
MISS HELEN AHEARN.

Miss Helen Ahearn, daughter of Mau- rice and Ellen Ahearn of Fermoy, Coun- ty Cork, Ireland, died at the residence of her brother, John Ahearn, 1SS Frank lin street, on Wednesday evening from pneumonia. Miss Ahearn had lived in this city three years, during which time she made many friends, who will be sincerely grieved to hear of her death, She was twenty-four years old, and leaves her father and mother, two sis ters and two brothers in Fermoy and one sister, Miss Mary, and two brothers, John and Thomas Ahearn, of this city. The funeral will take place this morn ing with requiem high mass at St. Patrick's church. The interment will be in St. Bernard's cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
OBITUARY NOTES.

The Death of Walter William Woodruff
 The death of Walter William Wood- ruff, one of the most prominent resi- dents of Mount Carmel, which was an- nounced in our yesterdays issue, has cast gloom over that entire communi- ty. MT. Woodruff was a native of Southington, the son of William and Laura Woodruff. His father was a successful farmer. After a brief busi- ness venture in Hartford he found en- ployment with Fellows & O., jewellers, of Maiden Lane, New York. From there he went to what Is now the Peck Stowe & Wilcox company of Southing- ton as shipping clerk. He spent many years in the company's employ, and rose to be head salesman for the con- cern. In 1870 he, with William Wilcox, purchased half interest in the firm of Ives & Grannis of Mount Carmel, mak- CTS of carriage hardware. In 1883, with 1 Willis Miller and Henry Ives, he pur- chased the Ives interest changing the firm name to Woodruff, Miller & Co. At this time he took into partnership his son Arthur, and in 1888, buying the re- maining interests, he admitted his son Harry, and the firm became Walter w. Woodruff & Sons. The business will be continued by the sons
 MT. Woodruff was a self-educated man. Beginning in a small way he liv- ed to see the attainment of his ambi- | tion, building up by industry and busi- ness integrity flourishing manufact-
 uring trade. He was very liberal in church and charitable affairs. He was prominent as a Mason, and one of his
 most distinguishing characteristics was the kindly interest which he took in his 1 fellow men. In politics he was a strong | democrat, and he served for several years on the board of selectmen of l Hamden.
 The deceased is survived by his moth
 er who is eighty-six years of age, and l leaves widow, two sons, Arthur B.
 and Harry F., and a daughter. Miss Helen L., who is student at Smith
 college. The funeral will be held Mon
 day afternoon at o'clock from his late
 residence, and Rev. William Brewster
 of Northford will officiate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
ToNKs' CASE GOES OVER.
Charge of Malpractice Will be Tried on
 Tuesday.

CndrSe or Malpfactlce VIII De Ifled on
 Tuesday.
 Waterbury, Dec. 30.-The case against Dr. James T. Tonks, arrested at 5. o'clock yesterday afternoon on war rant issued by Prosecuting Attorney H. R. Durant, charging malpractice did not come to trial in the city court this morning, it being continued until next Tuesday morning at the request of both counsel for the state and defense.
 The girl, who it is alleged was mal- treated, will not die, in fact, is recover ing, it is said, but has stated the facts to Coroner Mix, who, acting upon the information received, asked for the warrant.
 Coroner Mix came to Waterbury to- day on the 11:12 train and returned to New Haven a 1:2S. He went directly to the office of Prosecuting Attorney Dur ant but snding that official out, held a conference with Assistant State At torney John P. Kellogg. They were i'll consultation about an hour. Coroner Mix refused to make a statement to the press, stating that what evidence he had in his possession he would make known to the proper officials, and that if they felt disposed to make it public, this was their privilege. He himself, however, refused to discuss the case in any form.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
A VERY PLEASANT EVENT

The home of MT. and Mrs. E. S Beach of 60 Greene street was the scene of very pretty social Thursday even ing given for the Misses Bishop ot Avon, Conn. The time was passed very pleasantly in games, dancing anG music. Excellent solos were rendered by Messrs. James MacLauchlan and Charles Evertz. After a dainty repart the company sang several well knowr songs. Among those present were Misses Sadie and May Bishop, Cliff ford Williams, Miss Anna MacLauch. Ian, Miss Maud Purdue, Miss A. Louist Beach, Charles Munro, Miss Grace Johnson, Charles Evertz, Miss Mabe Phelps, Messrs. Jo5n, James and R bert MacLauchlan, MT. and Mrs. E. s Beach, Mrs. A. A. Hull, Mrs. H. E Beach.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
MRS. ANN E cIrRTIs

The Meriden Journal says: Mrs. Ann
 E. Curtis, widow of the late Asahel Cur tis and aunt of George M. Curtis and
 Mrs. A. B. Squire, died December 29 at
 the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jessie
 Munson of Bradford, Steuben county, New York She was one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Meriden and a large circle of friends will mourn her loss.
 In 1887 Mrs. Curtis suffered a stroke of paralysis at her home on Bread street and since that time she had been
 a helpless invalid.
 Two years ago last July she was re-
 moved to the home of her daughter, Mrs Munson, at Bradford. Mrs. Curtis was born at Clinton, Conn.,, on February 29, 1924 Her maid
 en name was Ann B. Wilcox. She was married to the late Asahel Curtis on
 February 29, 1S44, on the occasion of her twentieth birthday. MT. Curtis was brother of the late George R. Curtis, who died December 2, 1889.
 Besides her daughter, she leaves one son. Robert H. Curtis. In her prime
 Mrs. Curtis was beautiful woman and
 of charming personality.
 During the years Mrs. Curtis resided
 in Meriden she was a devout communi-
 cant of St. Andrews church. The re- mains will be brought to Meriden for interment beside her husband. The fu-
 neral arrangements will be announced
 later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31

sixty-eight years in St. Francisville, La. He was rector of Grace church in that place. He was born in New Haven and his father was a very well known citi- zen. He was graduate of Yale uni- versity in 1851 and of the Berkeley d. vinity school in 1853. He was ordained deacon by Bishop Brownell in 1853 and priest by Bishop Williams in the fol- lowing year. He served in the minis try at Warehouse Point in this state, but most of his ministry was spent in Louisiana and Mississippi. He was highly esteemed by those with whom he labored and many positions of honor were given him. He was a member of the general convention and an examin- ing chaplain. While his home was far distant he retained the deepest interest in his native city and in his college.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
DEATH oF JosEpH RLEW.

The death of Joseph Blew, a railroad fireman, has some attending clrcum- stances which cause 1t to be very sad He was only i'll with fever three weeks before his death and had been up to that time in the best of health. He leaves, besides the wife, five children, the filth one being less than a week old The remains were taken to Gainesville, Pa, for burial. MT. Blew carried a $1,- 300 insurance on his life in the Locomo- tive Firemen's association. It is said that Mrs. Blew was hysterical before the body of her husband was removed from the house, but this is denied.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
HITCH W. RuRWELL.

On the last day but one of the old year there passed away Fitch w. Burwel for many years well known resident of this city. MT. Burwell was born near Woodmont in the year 1918. He was a successful merchant and accumulated a competence while a comparatively young man. He was quiet and un- assuming gentleman of the old fashion ed school and among. his intimates a most genial companion.
 To his family he was the dearest and kindest friend. the most devoted and indulgent father, Their loss is irrepar. able.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
MRS. GRIFFINGs FUrNERAL.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Coley Grif- flng was held at her late residence, No. SS Trumbull street, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. There was large at tendance of relatives and friends. Rev. Dr. Newman Smyth was the officiating clergyman. The pallbearers were Eze- kiel G. Stoddard, Wilbur F. Day. Mor- ris F. Tyler, Walter Whitcomb, Thomas G. Bennett and Henry B. Sargent. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
The Grand.

Rose sydelrs London Bellies have made a decided hit this week and crowds fill the theater. The matinee condition for a Friday performance. The scenery costumes, music and olio are better than the average. The feat ure of the show is the act by Karina, the Partisan chanteuse. Prices, 10c, FOG, BOG and soc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
GRAND OPERA HOUSE MEETING
 FOT MEN.

A special service will be held at the Grand Opera house tomorrow after noon at o'clock under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A. The subject is Cups" and MT. Irvine will use cups in illus trating his address. synopsis is as follows: The Cup of Sorrow (how fill- ed) The Cup of Joy Gts contents); The Cup of Service (deeds); The Cup of Kindness (words); The Cup of Salva- tion (how?). The stereopticon will be used at the opening of the service, spe. cial hymns thrown on the screen for the service of song. All men are welcome. These meetings have been of more than usual interest and are attracting large crowds of young men. The Y. M. c. A. orchestra will furnish some special mu- sic for this occasion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
A Suggestion for Yule-Tide.
 Inspect our stock of Cameras,
 Albums, etc.
 Come in and talk 1t over with us. The Arthur Ii. Barnes Co. nrsns,! nTSr store. 159 Church. St.

"The Star spang,ed Banner assisted by the military band and the 200 or more people sing verse of the song. There are 200 people and fifty horses employed in this production, besides twenty-five Roosevelt Rough Riders and never in its history has "Shenan- doah" had so great a cast. Maurice Barrymore heads the company and Mary Hampton is an able second. There will be a special New Years matinee Monday commencing at 2:S0 p. m. There has been large advance sale. Prices, 50c, 75c and $1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
AT WEST HAVEN METHODIST
 CHURCH

At the West Haven Methodist Epis- copal church there will be a watch night service this evening, commencing at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. A. " R. Abbott Rev. John Mackrille and the pastor Rev. George William Carter, will speak Sunday evening the pastor is to- speak on "A New Years Resolution intro- ducing a series of practical sermons on "The Ten Commandments" which are to be delivered on succeeding Sunday evenings following. Ea&l command ment will be taken up in order and ap- piled to present day life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
SIT pATrT,s crJ1TRcH


 The music at St. Paups church to- morrow: Hymn 65. Venite-Chant. Proper Psalms-40, 90. Gloria, Te Deum in C........,............ Knox Benedictus in E f1at.............G Garrett Hymn 66. Kyrie in C...................... Schubert Gloria Tibi in C....................T Tours Hymn 5S. Anthem-The Visit of the Shepherds ..............,...... Parker (F'rom "The Holy CEld.") Canctus in B flat. Cruickshank Hymn 231. Glora in Excelsis-Chant. Nunc Dimittis-Chant. Recessional 149 Evening prayer and sermon, 7:S0. Hymn 205. Proper Psalms-65, 10S. Gloria-Chant. Magnificat in B flat. King Hall Nunc Dimittis in B flat. ..... King Hall Hymn 53. Anthem-Before the Heavens Were Spread Abroad ............... Parker Recessional 63.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
AT CHRIST CHJJRCH.

The music sung at Christ church Sunday, on Christmas day, will be re- peated tomorrow:
 10:3d a. m. Prelude-March in D......... .Guiltmant Communion service in C..... .Redhead Offertory-There Were Shepherds. =. ..... ...... .......,.............V Vincent Postlude-Fugue .......... Mendelssohn
 7:30 p. m. Prelude-Improvisat in A...... Clark Magnificat in .Calkin Nunc Dimittis in G Calkin Offertory-Sing, o Heavens. .." Tours
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
Eirht Men Enfnmhed.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 30.-Eight men were entombed by cave-in in No. shaft of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company at Watanamie to-day. After heroic rescue five of the men were taken out alive. The other three are still shut in, but it is expected that they will be rescued in few hours.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
JOINT PUBLIC INSTALLATION

General A. H. Terry, No. 3, Union Veterans Union, and the Women's Vet eran Relief union, No. 3, will hold a joint installation of officers Thursday evening, January ,. A banquet will be served by the ladies.
 Three or four well known citizens will be mustered in as honorary mem bers of Terry command during the eve ming. It is expected that department Commander Fred s. Snow and his staff will be present.
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AT THE UNITED CHURCH.

The United church, Rev. T. T. Mun- ger, D. D., pastor. The pulpit to-mor- row morning will be supplied by Rev. George s. Dickerman. In the evening at 7:30 the Mems Sunday Evening club will be addressed by Rev. William Haynes Ward, editor of the Independ- ent. Subject, "The Influence of the Church in the Making of New Eng land" The New Years morning ser vice will be held in the chapel on Mon- day, January ?, at 9 a. m. Professor W. F. Blackman will preside.
 AT GRACE Nj. E. CHURCH.
 At Grace Methodist Episcopal church the sacraments in the morning. Rev. Dr. Chadwick breaches at night on "Ebenezer." Gospel meetings every night next week, excepting Monday and Saturday. Watch night service this evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
FREDERICK L. LUEsMANN.

The death of Frederick L. Luesmann of 2S Greenwood street took place Thursday. The deceased had many friends in this city. He leaves to mourn his death his father, Frank H. Luesmann, and one sister, Mrs Otto Bergter. The funeral will be held from his late residence at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
NEW YEARS AT THE CITY MIS-
 SIONS

At the City Mission house, corner of Court and State streets, the Mission Rescue band will keep ''open house. from o'clock to g o'clock this evening. Supper. will be served at 7:3O o'clock without charge to all in attendance, with hot coffee throughout the evening. The exercises will be of social relig- ious nature under the direction of Will liam G. Skinner, the chairman of the Rescue band. All are welcome.
 Tomorrow evening there will be a New Years service at the City Mission hall, conducted by the Christian En- deavor society of the Dwight Place church. The other Sunday services to- morrow will be as usual, at o'clock a. m. and at and D. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
THREE BADLY HURT.
One Man Thrown the Length of the Car
 His Condition Critical

HIS COndltIOn CfltlcaI.
 Dedham, Dec. 30.-As the result of collision between a passenger train and freight car on the Consolidated railroad here this forenoon, Edwin NJ Grover, assistant clerk, northern Nor folk district court, was cut about head and back and suffered severe internal injuries; Miss Emma Wright of Bos- ton was cut on the head and received internal injuries, and Assistant Copduc- tor Ames, cut abut the legs. head bruised and internal injuries. A pass enger train was just passing into the depot when a car from freight train, making a flying shunt, crashed into it. MT. Grover was thrown the entire length of the car, and his condition is critical
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
LEFT A LARGE ESTATE

Charles Hughes of the contracting firm of Hughes Bangs & Gaynor, well known here, who died recently, left $1,- 100000. The firm had a large contract in building portion of the New Haven breakWater
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
AT TRINITY M. E. CHURCH.

On Sunday at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church the Lords supper baptism, reception of members, and at night Dr. Gilbert speaks on "1S99-And the Great Question Still Unanswered? ?" Morning anthems. There Were Shep- herds" Johnston; Judge Me, o God" Buck. Evening anthems, Angels from the Realm of Glory" Warren; "The Wondrous Story" Adams; offertory Father Lead Me By Thy Hand" Spe- cial services on Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.
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FAIR HAVEN W. c. T. U,

There will be a special meeting at the parlors of the w. c. T. U., No. AZ Grand avenue, Sunday, January 1, at p. m. MT. Hare of the Divinity school will deliver the address. There will also be special music. All members are re- quested to attend and the public is cor dially invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
R R V M q A

"A New Rum at 3:30 p. m. to-mor- row at the R. R. Y. M. c. A. building. J. Mackrille, A. F. R., will speak. Good music. Railroad men and their families especially invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
AT PARK M. E. CHAPEL.

Rev William McNicholl of St. An drew's M. E. church will preach in Park Methodist chapel, Morris Cove, Sunday afternoon, at o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31

Gloria Patri-In B flat. Buck Prayer.
 Response-In Heaven the Stars Now
 Are Shining .,.........., Kheinberger Offertory-Consider and Hear Me,
 ....................... Phueger Hymn 723 Congregational Sermon; subject, First the Kingdom" Anthem-Hosanna ............. Granier Prayer
 Hymn 745 Congregational. Benediction. Postlude-Damascus (Naaman) ..Costa
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FAREWELL ADDRESS BY CAP

Captain S. G. Porter of the Church Army has recieved an appointment from Bishop Brooke of Oklahoma to serve as lay missionary in his diocese The captain has been a genial, earnest and efficient worker and his going away is regretted by the friends of the Church Army work in this city. He will deliver his farewell address at the meeting next Sunday evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31
HAMMOND,

Louis Hammond, an old and well known resident, died yesterday at his home, No. 20 Whalley avenue, aged siXty-tWo years.
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FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

Rev. pr. Eldridge will speak to-mor- morrow evening on the subject, "The Poor Man. Communion service in the morning.
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CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.

Music at the evening service as fol- lows: Prelude-Melodie in F...... Moszkowski Introductory sentences. Chant-Lighten Our Darkness. Hymn 1157 Congregational. Responsive reading-Psalm 62, on page
 B.
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CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH.

Communion will be observed in the Church of the Messiah next Sunday morning. In the evening beautiful il- lustrated service will be held.
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RED. WHITE AND BLUE.

A thrilling moment in the action of the Red, White and Blue" a timely patriotic play, which will be presented at the Hyperion Thursday evening, January 5, occurs at the close of the third act, when band of mounted in- surgents, closely followed by the Span ish troops, dash on the stage at full gallop, to rescue a party of Americans imprisoned in an old Spanish fort Sale of seats opens Tuesday. Prices, soc, 75C and $1.
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RIP VAN TWINKLE.

The Jefferson Comedy company ap- pears at the Hyperion on Friday even- ing next with Thomas Jefferson as Rip in Rip Van Winkle,' assisted by Jo- seph Jefferson, jr., William Jefferson, Charles B. Jefferson and Miss Edna Carey, the latter appearing as Gretchen. A strong company complete in every de- tail is provided Sale of seats opens Wednesday. Prices, 50c, 75c and $1.
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FORMERLY OF NEW HAVEN.
 The older generation of New Haven people will read with regret of the death, November 2S, of Rev. William Kirkland Douglas, D. D., at the age of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-31

On Sunday morning, the first or January H. H. Benedict, well known and greatly beloved, will give an ad- dress in St. Andrews M. D. church Four Corners, on the following subject: "How to Make the Methodism Of New Haven More Efficient" large at- tendance is expected and desired to listen to this address. It will be espe- cially interesting to the young people.
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NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
TEXTURES OF THE RELIGIO US SER
 VICES TOMORROW.

II. II. Benedict to Speak in st. Andrews' M. K. Church-Farewel Address by Captain Porter of the Church Army R.R.Y. M. 0. A. Grand Opera House Meeting for Men-Music at Christ Church-Other Religious Notes.