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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
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The World Will he the Better for II


There are very few rich men in this
world better qualified TO adorn the list oil
great philanthropists than Andrew Car
heSie, who. II Is announced, will retire from
the vast business interests with which his
name has long been prominently identi-
fled and devote his enormous fortune tC
doing good. Mr. Carnegie long ago laid
down the proposition that the man who
dies rich dies disgraced. and he has lived
up TO that doctrine by his generous bene-
factions. And now If the trade Is carried
out he will have more than sl00O09. 600 tc
dispose Of during a lifetime that already
approaches three score and ten, and the
world will be all the better for it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

the face of very trying circumstances. The
heat. the jungle and the barbarous foe form
a combination which calls FOR a display of
real grit But that quality has been album
dainty forthcoming. Not single case of
funk has been reported, but all have done
their work, officers and men alike, bravely
and successfully. Funston's achievements
take rank with the best recorded any
where.
Well may the country be proud of the
men who In the last twelve months have
worn its uniform and carried the flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
Not Positive.

Can 1 insure your life?'' asked the per-
suasiye man.
Il Dunno replied Farmer Corntosse
L don't want no life insurance. I've got
al! kin carry, an my wife wants me to
stop some o that 1 hope you can't. but
I'm truthful man an 1 amt goin' to ex-
press no positive opinion till after I've
heard you talk awhile"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
Fatal Mistake of the Rauters.

tIe NEW 1fihune.
1t is the final and fatal mistake that men
h ep up ranting who can suggest no prac-
teal mode of dealing with the Philippines
consistently with the laws of nations, the
honor of the flag. and the duties of the gov
eminent toward those who have accepted
its authority and protection. Men who do
not dare to face the real problems with
which the government has TO deal show
even TO the plainest minds that they are not
sincere In pretending to be governed by a
sense of right or duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
His Collar.

They have made a great deal of fun of
my gold collar said Aguinaldo, but there
is one thing l desire to say
What is that?' inquired the Filipino in
terviewer.
1t doesn't extend up behind my ears like
a board fence, and then turn over again 50
that its neither a stand-up nor a lay-down
collar. and l don't wear any foolish little
red necktie with It, either"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Hopeful.

What do you think of your future pros
pects?" asked the earnest and ambitious
Cuban solCier.
They're all right" answered his less
earnest and ambitious comrade. My doc
tor always used to say that life was full
of hope for a man whose appetite is all
right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
The Only Source.

Have you heard any encoura ging
news asked one Filipino chieftain
No answered the other I'VE can't af-
ford any more encouraging news. Agon-
cillo's telegraph tolls have been altogether
TOO heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
Star of the First Magnitude.

Dayton EtTHIU
The Washington Star-a Star of the first
lnagnitude-is to have a new home worthy
of its brightness, wherein we trust II will
shine with continued brilliancy throughout
the coming years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
A Generally Forgotten Fact.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
1t is proper for the shriekers to remem-
Der that the Fflipinos declared war against
the Americans in the Philippines, through
the medium of an unexpected assault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

1t has been discovered that the paint on
toys of German manufacture is poisonous
This country will have to draw the line at
jumping jacks with ptomaines in them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
The Pohick Phflosopher,

l find as through the world / walk
The general grief Is this 'un;
There are so many who can talk
That no one wants to listen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

Mayor Harrison of Chicago is said to be
an enthusiast over aquatic sports. The
democratic party, having tried fisherman.
may be persuaded to take up a yachtsman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

Mr.. Reed will possibly not retire into pri-
vate life so far that a republican convention
could not find his address if it happened to
be wanted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

General Weyler has not offered any wild
declarations that the United States ought
TO be chastised for daring to insult Spain
with s2u,HtOop0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

The men who were investigated in con-
nection with the list Regiment found no
protection in defective memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

Probably the average Filipino will be az
ardent an expansonist as anybody in a
comparatively few years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

1t becomes necessary to remind Cleveland,
Ohio. that it's base ball club ought to brace
up and do something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

UIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence. letters TO
THE STAR should not be Addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

The chief argument to be placed before
the peace conference is not that war is
inhuman. but that it is expensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10

Russell Sage declares that a man ought
lever To stop trying 20 get richer. The jus
uce IF this assertion depends altogether on
VIII" the man is and whether he is capable
OF doing anything else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
In the Same Class.

From the Chicago Tribune.
For purposes of classification both Agui
naldo and Edward Atkinson come unde
the head Of exhibit A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-10
The Water Front.

New Jersey is not proud of its big trusts
Of its big mosquitoes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
JEFFRIES- -SHARKEY FIGHT PIG
 TURES.


 Their Coming Presentation at the Fly perion.
 Parties interested in the forthcoming presentation at the Hyperion on Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, December IS, 19 and 20, and at the mat inees Tuesday and Wednesday, of the only genuine animated pictures of the Jeffries- -Sharkey twenty-five round con- test at the Coney Island Athletic club November B and have been to New York, where they saw w. A. Brady's S and Thomas O'Rourke's presentation of the pictures at George w. Lederer's S New York theater, and at Music hall in Boston, are most enthusiastic over the perfection attained in animated photog- raphy. They declare that they are not only the best pictures ever taken of a fight, but the clearest of any subject yet reproduced by the biograph. These ex- hibitions are announced for five open ings only, and, judging by the success of this latter day marvel in anima ted photography in Boston, it will be advis- able to secure seats well in advance All the performances in New York and Boston were packed to the capacity and there was always generous sprinkling of women; and if is expected such will be the case here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
POII,s WOnderlnnd q Thenter.

MT. Poli ought to be called a public benefactor more than ever this week for he is affording most enjoyable time to his many patrons in the first class show playing at the house. It's grade can stand beside that of any bill in the country for quality and excellence. Will M. Greasy and Blanche Dayne in their delightful rural comedy, Grasp ing An Opportunity lead the list-a perfect bit of acting and brilliant hu- nor. Montreal, the juggler, and his funny assistants, Matthews and Harris
 In the sketch Adam the Second" Har- 1is and Walters in the funny skit 'The Lamp Inspector" and Fernandez, the artistic musician, are all great attrac- tions, and remarkably good act is the bar performance of the Patterson Brothers, a magnificent series of stu
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
MRS GEORGE H. MARTIN,

Nrrs George H. Martin of Norwich died recently after an illness of a months duration, caused by paralysis. Mrs. Martin was born in NorWlch March r, 1924, the daughter of Joseph Eonl<ins. and was one of five children. She was & great granddaughter of Ste- nhen Hopkins, one of the signers of inc Declaration of Independence. She was married October 9. 1S44, to George IT Martin by Rev. Lyman Leffingwell, Methodist minister, and had resided on williams street, there, for over a period of flfty-three years. ln that community she was lovingly known as a benevolent and kindly woman
 The deceased is survived by her hus- hand. George Fl. Martin, son, George Edward Martin, D. D., formerly Of New Haven and remembered here by many frends), senior pastor or the Hol- ,ond Memorial church in PMladelphla, pa which church is the second largest Presbyterian church in the city Of IDA churches of that denomination, and a aauphter. Mrs. Lucius Futile, wife of president Futile of the Boston and Maine railroad. She Is also survived by three brothers, Henry, Samuel s. and Charles w Hopkins all interested in the Hopkins & Allen Arms company, and q sister, Mrs Jane Lamphere. Mrs. Martin was member of the Park Con- orerational church. where MT. Martin Is sanior deacon Five years ago MT. and Mrs Martin celebrated their golden wedding.
 The funeral of the deceased took n,ace last Monday afternoon at o'clock and pr. Howe officiated. The burial Was in Yantio cemetery,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
INTERESTING MUSICALE
At the Church of the Messiah

At the Church of the Messiah.
 This evening at o'clock there will be musicale at the Church of the Mes siah. There will be very choice pro- gramme and the best talent in this city will participate. The affair is for the benefit of most worthy young man who is away from home in California, where he went under the advice of a physician. Many of his friends despair ed of ever seeing him return, but he is gaining in health and now strong hopes for his recovery are entertained His wife and little child desire to go to him and the proceeds of the entertain ment will be used for that purpose. Generous and hearty responses have come from all quarters in connection with this affair and tonight 1t is con fidently believed there will be a large gathering in the church. The follow ing are the names of most of the parti- cipants: Mr. Guion, organist; songs by Miss Helen Conklin; whistling solo, Miss Adah Wilkinson: solo, Mrs. Men zies; colo, Miss Buckbee; flute and cor net solo, Irving Field and MT. Coxeter; cello solo, MT. Brown; recitation, Rog- CT M. Sherman; solo, Frank Edgar; violin solo, MT. Pahlow; duet by Rev. MT. Bispham and MT Woodstock; also the organist of Trinity P. E. church choir, MT. Reed. The piano to be used on this occasion is new Krakauer, generously furnished by A, B. Clinton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
The Grand,

How Hopper Was Side Tracked had large audience at the Grand Opera house last night The play will be presented at the matinee to-day and again at night. Seats now on sale Reg ular prices
 "The Sleeping City, comes to the Grand Opera house on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday this week, with mati- nee Saturday. A thrilling incident in varied spectacle which ''The Sleeping City, affords is sensational escape from Sing Sing. There are also other stirring climaxes in this latest and most successful comedy drama of New York life. It is play with excellent characters, interpreted by strong com pany, and with plot of great inter- est Hilarious mirth alternates with deep pathos, and the numerous power full situations, specialties, songs and dances, in conjunction with wealth of scenic splendor and mechanical effects make the piece a. ''go." Seats on sale ta box office. Regular prices.
 Grand Annex.-'Hull gee de annex is rented for toy shop" yells one of a crowd of youngsters as they came in front of the annex window last night. Then after spelling out the sign in the window he exclaims Wat do you tink of dat fellahs, dem de tings dey goin to give away to de kids wat buys tick cts to de annex on Saturday, Decem- Der 23rd. There will also be an enter tainment given on the small stage. Mat inee to-day at 1:15. Evening perform ance at 7:15.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
CANTATA AT THE BRISTOL BAP-
 TEST CHURCH.

Miss Emma Korn organist and direc- tor of the Baptist church choir in Bris- tol, is making elaborate arrangements to present the new cantata written by MT. Shepard of New Haven, formerly director of the Yale Giee club, in the Bristol Baptist church, Sunday evening, December 24. The cantata Is entitled "The Word Made Flesh and will be presented by Mrs. w. H. Graham and Mrs Stephen Welles, jr., sopranos; Miss Emma Dietrich and Mrs. c. S. Tread way, contraltos; W. Fenn and F. Mel len, tenors, and c. M Woodford and A. H. Porter, passes. The cantata is we'll written and contains many pleas ing parts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
BARN BURNED IN WEST HAVEN.

A large barn in the rear of the house of Edward Lindsley, 1S5 Campbell ave- nue, was destroyed. The barn was not used by MT. Lindsley, except for the storage of large quantity of hay, which was burned. The alarm went in perfectly, and the department respond ed rapidly. How the fire started is a mystery The loss will amount to S75O The property was insured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
THE LECTURE THIS EVENING.
At the Grace Methodist church-Mr

At the Grace Methodist Church-Mr.
 Benedict Before Epworth League.
 Henry H. Benedict lectures this Wednesday, evening at Grace M. E. church on "Mow to Make and Keep Money" This lecture, together with music by the orchestra of the Young Mems Christian association, constitutes the programme at the third quarterly meeting of the Epworth league union, embracing the young peoples societies of the Methodist Episcopal churches of New Haven, West Haven, Westville, Hamden, Milford, Shelton, Derby and Ansonia. The public generally are cordially invited. A very large attend ance will no doubt go to the lecture.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
OBITUARY.
DieI af lila EinanifaI

Mrs. James Harney, a widow woman. about forty-seven years of age, who re- sided in West Haven, died at the New Haven hospital Monday evening of per- foraton of the intestines. She had been at the hospital about two weeks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
MTSarNc

Middletown, Dec. 12-The police were notified to-day of the disappearance of Elmer s. Reed. aged eighteen years. of Durham. The young man is said to be mentally unbalanced. He has been missing since November IS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
FROM NARRAGANsETT BAY.

The schooner Emma, Captain Henry Goken, has just arrived with another cargo, of Narragansett Bay oysters for H. c. Rowe & Co. She has on S,22T bushels, and will immediately discharge and return to Rhode Island for another cargo.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
MEETING TONIGHT.

Of the Chamber of Commerce.
 A stated meeting of the Chamber of Comerce of New Haven will be held in the hall on the second floor of the Chamber of Commerce building, 763 Chapel street, this Wednesday evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13

Mrs. John Welch of No. 16 Barclay street died at the hospital last night of internal cancer. She was taken to the hospital about a week ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
ALL SETTLED.
The Cases Against the Shelton Railway
 Company

TIC CuoCb IIdIIWHy
 Company.
 Bridgeport, Dec 12.-It was announce ed to-day that the last two out of the forty eases of claims for damages against the Shelton Railway company, as result of the bridge horror at Stratford, were settled out of court. The cases are those of Margaret Farrell of Fort Hamilton, N. Y, who lost leg, and the estate of Irving Drous of Bridgeport, who was killed. The terms are not made public.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
SIMULTANEOUS ATTACKS
May be Made East and West-May Att
 tack Boer Rear.

May be Made East and West-May At l tack Boer Rear.
 1 London, Dec. 12.-The almost complete absence of news from the South Afri- l can war up to 2:30 o'clock this after noon increases the public anxiety, so | deeply stirred by Saturdays disaster. Such scanty messages as have dribbled | through seem to indicate that prepara- tions are about completed for simulta- | neous attacks at Tugela River and
 Modder River, the dispatches showing that the British and Boers were in touch in both directions yesterday. There is no confirmation of the report of another day-long battle along the Modder River yesterday, but possibly there has been a resumption of fighting. as reported by General Cronje last eve- ming, as the searching lyddite-shell fire of Sunday was probably preliminary to an advance.
 A strange item of news has reached
 here from Boer sources, announcing that the Waschbank bridge is damaged This is taken in some quarters as pos sible confirmation of the suggestion that the British have made a wide sweep by way of Helpmakaar, and are preparing to take the Boers who are north of La dysmith in the rear.
 A message from Naauwpprt, dated Monday, December il, shows that Gen eral French has apparently no inclina- tion to withdraw his advanced troops at Arundel, as it was feared might be the result of General Gatacre's defeat. General French reports that his artil- lery, on December il, forced an advance post of the Boers, south of Colesberg, to evacuate it's position and seek refuge behind Vaalkop.
 The Rhodesian force advancing to the relief of Mafekfng reached Gaberones Fort on December and found that the Boers had evacuated the place. The Rhodesians are repairing the railroad as they advance. The latest news from Mafeking shows that Colonel Baden Powell has been forced to reduce the ra- tions of the garrison and inhabitants, but water is plentiful there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13

Pretoria, Sunday, Dec. 1O.-President Steyn has sent the following details of the fight at Stormberg Junction:
 "The British, with six cannon, attack ed the Boers, under Swanepoel and Oli- vier, and stormed the Boers' entrenched positions on the kopjes. After severe fight they were compelled to surrender. The prisoners are Major Sturges, six officers and two hundred and thirty non commissioned officers and men of the Northumberlands and two officers and about two hundred and fifty non- commissioned officers and men of the Irish Fusiliers It Is impossible to state the number of dead or wounded British, The Boers captured three cannon and two ammunition wagons
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13

pendous feats that fairly shake the house with applause. Dashington and Bryant and others complete the bill
 Prices 10 and 20 cents; ladies at mati- nee, 10 cents. Reserved seats, 30 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13

Chemical engine No. was called to F. A. Brockett's residence, 1886 Boule- yard, at 11:20 o'clock yesterday morp- ing. A fire was being built in a stove and back draft set in on account of the strong wind. The house was filled with smoke. It was supposed that the chimney was on fire
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
GENERAL GATACRE'S DEFEAT
DESPATCH OF FEXPLANATION FIR OM
 THE COMMANDER.

l The Gnides' Error Not Considered In- ! tentionaI-Prestnt Disposition of the British Force-Boer Report of the storming of Their Position.
 London, Dec 12,-The war office this afternoon received the following from
 General Forester- Walker:
 Cape Town, Monday, Dec. 1.-Gat- acre reports as follows: The idea to at tack Stormberg seemed to promise cer- tain success, but the distance was un- derestimated by myself and the local guides. A policeman took us round some miles; consequently we were marching from 9:3O p. m. till a. m. and were landed in an impossible position I do not consider the error intentional The Boers commenced ring from the top of an unscalable hill and wounded a good many of our men while in the open plain. The Second Northumber- land tried to turn out the enemy, but failed. The Second Irish Fusiliers seiz- ed kopje near and held on, supported by the mounted infantry and Cape po- lice. The guns, under Jeffreys, could not have been better handled But I regret to say that one gun was over- turned In a deep nullah and another sank in quicksand. Neither could be extricated in the time available.
 " Seeing the situation I sent dis patch rider to Moteno with the news. Collected and withdrew our force from ridge to ridge for about nine miles. The Boer guns were remarkably well served. They carried accurately 5000 yards. am holding Bushman's Hook and Cy- phergat. Am sending the Irish Rifles and Northumberlands to Sterksstroom to recuperate. The wounded proceeded to Queenstown. The missing Northum- berands number 366, not 306, as previ- ously reported"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
BRITISH TRANSPORT ASHORE.

Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Dec. 12. --The British transport Denton Grange, with war munitions on board, is ashore outside the harbor and making water. The transport is of 3,759 tons, and left Southampton about November 20 for Table Bay, Cape Colony.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
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 The Painted Floor

is becoming very popular because of its many advantages oyer carpets and oil cloth. It is easily kept clean; does not gather dust. dirt or vermin; gives room cheerful m. pearance and can be renewed at slight er- pense. For the kitchen nothing can equal room n the house. For dining-room, sit. ting-room or bedroom, where rugs are used pleasing effect may be obtained by paint- border of one or more colors Ordinary paint will not do for floors.
 U. 5. N. DECK PAINT. Is made for the purpose. It dries quickly and produces hard, glossy, elastic surface that will stand hard usage and frequent scrubbing Twelve colors. Quart half-gal- lon, gallon cans. THOMPSON G BELDEN. 396 and 39S State Street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
FIRING HEARD AT MODDER RIv.
 

Cape Town, Dec. 12-It is reported that heavy firing was heard all day yesterday in the direction of Modder River
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13
Sheahan &
 Groark.
 Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting. Tin Sheet Iron and Copper Work 285 and 287 State St
CLAlRVOYANr

CLAlRvOYANT.
 MARY J. WRIGHT, M. D., and busIness clairvoyant, has returned to 27 Hieh st Dr. Wright is the best known Clalrvov- ant ant Tn & the State. Twenty-Five years in New Haven. Her predictions on health Chronic and Women's Diseases, With vr without medicine Cousultaf, t, by VI te,'5 and evenings. sSk
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-13

The Entertainmentst to be Given by the Young Mons Christian Association In Warner Hall, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December i3, IA and 15, Promise to be Excellent Ones and Very Large Audiences gre Expected, The Following Programs Have Bcen preDareds