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Evening star., 1899-04-08
VOlapuk.
From London Answers

tou l%ouuou Answers.
Take a teaspoonfu1 of English,
A modicIm of Dutch,
Of Italian just tride,
And of Gaelic not too much;
Some Russian and Egyptian
And then unto the whole,
With just enough of flavor
OF the lingo of the Pole.
Some Cingalese and Hottentot,
A soupcon, too, of French,
Of native Scandinavian
"A pretty thorough drench;
Hungarian and Syriac,
A pinch of japanese,
With just as much Ojibbeway
And Turkish as you please.
Now stir 1t gently, boil it well,
And If you've decent luck,
The ultimate resfduum
You'll find is ydlapnk.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Too Late flDr Striving,

SI. 5.
do not want to love you; let me go
While yet can. The time know will be
& Mhen nanght that you CAP say will set me free.
When shall love you-loya yoa as 1 know
That can love. But If f. love you so,
~ ask far more than yoIthaisIve to me.
know 1t well, and with forebSding see
The long years filed with longing passing slowt
And yet though all shouldibe'as now l fear
would not change one hqpr one word that's past
They not my own and even hardest Fate
Must leave them with me, 1wheH 1t takes you dear
But little matters what sifali Come at last,
love you now. and striving GENES too late.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
At the Drinking Fountain.

Charles G. D. Roberts in Lippincott's.
He stops beside the crowded curb. and lifts
The chained cup to his lips. And now he hears
The water thinly tinklng through the roar
OF wheels and trade. Back, back his memory drifts
To his tired eyes the pasture spring appears,
And the dear fields that he shall see no more
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Diminishing Birth Rate

There are other tokens that this is the
true Interpretation of these significant
facts Coincidently with the deferment of
the marriage age statisticians have of late
years remarked with anxiety that the birth
Evening star., 1899-04-08


''Hobsons choice" is derived from one
Hobson, who used to let out horses for hire.
and who obliged every person who wanted
ona to take that next the stable door, be-
ing the one that had taken the most rest.
"Grog," a sea term for rum and water,
originated from Admiral Vernon, who first
introduced II on board ship. He was called
by the sailors "Old Grog" from his wear
ing a grogram coat in bad weather
'Topsy tuTvy''-When things are IN con-
fusion they are said to be topsy turvy. an
expression derived from the way in which
turf for fuel is placed to dry on its being
cut. The surface of the ground is pared
Dff with the heath growing upon it. and the
heath is turned downward and left some
days in that state that the earth may get
dry before IL is carried away. 1t means,
therefore. really, "top-side turf-way."
''rawdry' is corruption of st. Audrey.
and originated in those times when they
OF the saints with finery The votaries of
st. Audrey exceeding all the rest in the
dress and equipment of her altar. il grew
into a byword upon anything that was
gaudy that 1t was all tawdry|.e., all ST.
Audrey.
-Coxcomb'' is corruption of cocks
comb. which is considered an unneces-
sary part and Is always cut off from game
birds and only suffered to grow on those OF
ridiculous fellow who pays more attention
to the decoration of his person than to the
Improvement of his mind.
'Hurly burly denotes confusion or tu-
multi, and IS said to owe its origin to two
neighboring families. Hurlelgh and Bur-
leigh. who filled their part of the country
with contest and violence.
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no OPPOSE SECRET SOCIETIES.
A Meeting Held In Boston-Rev. II. NJ.
Foster presIdes,

Boston, Dec. ia movement organ
lied to oppose Freemasonry and other
secret societies was held to-day Rev.
II. M. Foster presided and about one
hundred people We're in attendance
After devotional exercises the president
opened the proceedings with an address,
in the course of which he maintained
that young men had met their death
while being initiated into membership
of one or another of the Greek letter So
cietes.
The speaker mentioned the Mormon
church as a secret organization which
was able to control the political election
in three great states. He also spoke of
the Society of Jesuits, with it's hier-
archy of cardinals, archbishops and
priests"
Rev. James F. Stoddard of Boston
gave an illustrated chart talk, the pur-
pose of which was to show by reference
of symbols why Christians should op-
pose Freemasonry. The treasurer OF
the movement, Rev. s. G. Shaw of
Cambridge, reported receipts of S3,S4S
and disbursements of So, 36S. He preach
ed a short sermon based on Rev. xvi,
thirteenth verse, and compared oath
bound organiza tions to the frogs there
mentioned as issuing from the mouth of
the dragon.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
FATAL TENEMENT FIRES.
Two i'm New York Result In the Loss q r
Seven Lives.

New York, Dec. 1.-Two early morn
Ing tenement house fires in this city
resulted in the death of at least seven
persons to-day. The greater loss of life
resulted from fine in the Mentor
apartment house, a five-story building
at the corner of Third avenue and One
Hundred and Second street, where five
persons were burned to death and near
ly a dozen were more or less injured
through burns or suffocation by smoke
The dead: Patrick Barrett, Mrs Pat
rick Barrett, Julia Barrett, their six
year-old daughter; Richard Nickerson,
an unknown woman.
Those who were so severely injured
that they had to be taken to the hos
pital are: Mary Barrett, nine -year-old
daughter of the Barretts; Mrs. Susan
M'Adee and Mary Farley. The hospi-
tai authorities say that two of these
cannot recovery.
The other fire occurred in fve-story
tenement at No. 1856 Tenth avenue. The
property loss was trihing, but Mrs
Martin Fox and her son George, two
and one-half years old. We're burned to
edath. Nobody else was injured. All
the other tenants Of the house hurried
out before the firemen arrived.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
NEw UNIFORMS FoR POLICEMEN.
The Police Board Adopts the Style Worn
by NeM York Police.

At the regular meeting Of the police
commissioners held last evening new
uniforms We're adopted for the members
of the department from the superinten-
ent down. The new uniforms will be
exactly like those of the New York po-
licemen. They will be military in style
and will differ principally from the uni
forms now worn by the local police in
having straight military collars instead
of the turn down collars of the present
uniforms. The new uniforms must be
secured by May /, 1900.
The efficiency committee reported and
recommended honorable mention to De-
tective Dunlap, Patrolman Stanford
and Patrolman O'Brien, and that Pa
trolmen j. T. Horan. James r. Kane,
Thomas F. Birmingham and John j.
Hanrahan be promoted to grade A. The
committee recommendations were
adopted. Alderman Donovan of the
Ninth ward appeared before the board
and protested against policemen being
detailed especially to watch the railroad
property at the Hazel street crossing.
The matter was referred to the super
intendent. Christopher T. Holton. su-
pernumerary policeman, was tried on
the charge Of speaking disrespectfuily
to superior officer, Sergeant Gibson.
He was directed to appear before the
board and be reprimanded at the next
meeting
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
PROGRESS or MOLINEUX TRIAL.
Long Cross-Examtnation of Expert
KtusI,y Finally Ended.

New York, Dec. 10.--William ]. Kins-
ley, the handwriting expert, was to-day
the center of attraction In the trial OF
Roland B. Molineux for the murder OF
Mrs. Katherine j. Adams. 1t was nine
days ago that he first appeared IN the
case, and his examination by At
torney Weeks was not completed until
late this afternoon. The handwriting
expert has passed through a rather try
ing ordeal, but though mistakes and
discrepancies have been brought to light
as one result of the severe cross exam
nation, the defense has apparently been
unable to shake Mr.. kinsleyfs conf
dence in his belief that Molineux penned
package.
Harry s. Cornish to-day issued
signed statement denying all knowledge
of a mysterious Illness of Mrs. Frederick
Hovey in Mantle Conn, in 1893; also
the assertion that he was at the hotel
where Mrs Hovey was said to have
been staying at the time of her illness.
At 4 o'clock Mr.. Kinsley was excused
and John F. Tyrrel of Milwaukee, Wis.
another handwriting expert was called.
Mr.. Tyrrell was still on the stand when
court adjourned for the day. He testi-
fed that there was no doubt in his mind
that all the exhibits in this case Of dis
puted handwritings from the poison
package on through the Barnet Cornish
letters were in the same handwriting
as the admitted handwriting of the de-
fendant.
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ROBERTS WILL NOT TESTIFY
DECLARES HE has NO INTENTION
OF TAKING THE STAND.
ines All tho Witnesses Before the
House Investigating Committee-The
Hearing Nearing CIoso-Arguments
10 be Made January 4.

Washington. Dec. 19.-Several impor-
tant witnesses from Utah appeared to-
day before the committee of the house
which is investigating the case Of Mr..
Roberts of Utah. All testified to the
marital relations of Roberts in UTAH
each corroborating the testimony Of the
other that Roberts had a plurality of
wives. Mr.. Roberts cross examined all
Of the witnesses and in some instances
brought out facts favorable to himself
All of the witnesses against Mr.. Rob
erts, now in Washington, were exam
ined and the case Is practically closed
but for evidence that will be taken in
Utah by a subcommittee during the
holidays.
Chairman Taylor asked Mr.. Roberts
what line he desired to follow. Mr..
Roberts said he had no witnesses, but
he had some documentary evidence he
wished to present, and hoped 1t would
arrive tomorrow. do you expect to
place yourself on the stand as a wit
ness?" asked Mr.. Miers, a member of
the committee. Il do not" replied Mr..
Roberts. 1t was decided to hear the
arguments on the case on January A.
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BIG iB1 LTIMORE FIRM FAILS.
Receiver Appointed for Columbian Iron
Works and Dry Dock Co.

Baltimore Dec. 19.-Judge Phelps to-
day appointed Harry A. Parr, receiver
for the Columbian Iron Works and
Dry Dock company. Mr.. Parr gave
bonds for 100000 The receiver was
appointed by consent. In the petition 1T
is alleged that the company's obliga-
tions aggregate between $375,O00 and
100000, including about $172,0 in notes
held by banks and endorsed by former
Mayor William 7. Malster, the presi-
dentaof the company by Christian Dew
ries, the president of the Charles A..
Vogeler company, which assigned to-
day, and by Mr.. Parr The company is
insolvent It is stated, and has no
available cash. In the answer of the
company it is stated that it has large
claim against the federal government
for work done by it in constructing
vessels and that If sufficient time is al
lowed to finish it's work under existing
contracts it will be able to pay all it's
obligations.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
RUHETN DEFEATS CONRoY.
Onto Aspsrant for Heavyweight Cbam-
pionshtp Wins in Seven Rounds.

New York Dec. 1S.-Gus Rubin, the
Akron, o., giant, who has aspirations
for heavyweight championship honors,
defeated stockings" Conroy of Troy,
N. Y, in seven rounds before the
Broadway Athletic club tonight. Con-
roy put up a game battle and sent in
some fearful rights on Ruhlin's ribs
and over the kidneys, but he was un-
able to withstand the big Ohioan's
bruisins swings and jabs and was al
most out when Referee Charley White
stopped the bout when the seventh
round had almost been completed.
There was a large delegation of Tro-
jan sportingmen around the ring side
and they placed some fair amounts on
their townsman taking odds of 100 to
40. They also bet even money that
Conroy would last ten rounds or more
and lost tidy sum on this score also
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THE ANTT-IlIP PERIALISTS.


Boston, Dec. 19.-ETving Winslow,
who signs himself an eastern secretary
of the American Anti-Imperialist
| league and secretary of the New Eng
land Anti-Imperialist league, to-day is
sued the following staement:
The result Of a non-partsan congress
sional conference in Washington, on the
| evening of December s, with the repre-
sentative of the Anti-Imperialist league,
was the formation of joint committee
which drew up the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, first, that in the words Of
the Declaration of Independence we
hold these truths to be self evident, that
all men are created equal; that they
are endowed by their Creator with GER
tain inalienable rights; that among
these are life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness. That to secure these
rights governments are instituted
among men, deriving their just powers
from the consent of the governed. That
whenever any form Of government be-
comes destructive to those ends it is
the right of the people to alter or abol'
ish It, and to institute new govern
ments, laying its foundation on such
principles and organizing its power in
such form as to them shall seem most
likely to effect their safety and happi-
ness.
Second that under the constitution
of the United States the federal gov
ernment has no power to rule over col
onlal dependencies, but is restricted in
its operations to states as integral parts
OF the union and to territories intended
for future states,
Third that the extension of our COM
merce has not been and cannot be de-
pendent upon the adoption of policy
of imperialism involving the subjuga-
ton and annexation of Asiatic colonies,
but would in the end be hindered by
such policy.
Fourth, that we are opposed to the
retention of the Philippines by the
United States; and we assure the Fill
pinos Of our purpose to consent to their
independence as soon as stable gov
ernment shall be established by them;
and toward the prompt establishment
of such government we pledge our
friendly assistance.
Secretary Winslow says that the
resolution has been presented in the
senate and will come before the house.
Support of members of both parties
has been pledged to it and 1t may prob
ably be the single plank of the leagues
platform for 1900.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20

Washington, Dec. 19.-Discuesion in
the senate Of the financial measure
drafted by the republican majority Of
the committee on finance will begin on
Thursday, January 4, the day after the
holiday recess. This announcement was
made in the senate to-day by Mr.. AL
drich of Rhode Island, chairman of the
finance committee. in connection with
his report on the senate substitute for
the financial bill passed yesterday by
the house. Mr.. Aldrich, who will have
charge of the measure, declared his pur-
pose to press the measure to passage as
soon as possible. Mr.. Vest of Missouri
desired it to be understood that the bill
reported by the finance committee did
not represent the views of the minority
OF the committee. Hon. W. v. Allen,
appointed by Governor Poynter as SEN
ator from Nebraska, took the oath Of
office to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
STANDARD orr BRIBERY CASE.
Charge Against Company OF Onering
100000 Dismissed in Ohio.

Columbus, o., Dec. 19.-The supreme
court handed down decision to-day
dismissing the bribery case of Attorney
General Monnett against the Standard
Oil company. The attorney general fur
nished information to the effect that he
was approached by Charles Squire of
New York with bribe of 100000 if he
would permit the cases pending against
the Standard Oil company to go by de-
fault. 1t was claimed that Mr.. Squire
was the representative Of e. B. Squire,
secretary Of the STANDARD Oil company;
Frank Haskell and Frank Rockefeller.
son of the president of the company.
The decision dismisses the case on the
ground that the information does not
connect the Standard Oil company with
the attempt at bribery stated therein.
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OPPOSED no VARS OF ooNoUET.


Against Increase of Army.
Detroit, Dec. 19.-The significant feat
ure of the eighth day of the Federation
of Labor convention was stand taken
this afternoon in opposition to all wars
of conquest. The delegates, representa-
tives of probably 100000 members of
labor unions, voted unanimously that
such wars, whether waged in Africa,
endangered the liberties of the con-
quered people. The declaration closed
with reiteration of sentiment previ-
ously adopted in another form, viz:
THAT we are opposed to any increase
in the standing army of the United
States beyond 5,000 officers and enlist
ed men," The executive council of the
Federation was directed to use every
means to carry out these sentiments
The debate between the printer and
machinist delegates as to whether the
linotype machine tenders should be
transferred to the machinists' jurisdic-
ton was long and warm. The conven-
tion finally voted that the executive
council of the Federation appoint
committee to arbitrate the matter.
The question of sympathetic strikes
was considered in executive session
this afternoon. The subject was the
expulsion of the Detroit Musicians by
the Central Labor union. 1t was decid-
ed that the federation had no power to
interfere with the rights of any organ
iZation as to strikes
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
LIEUT.. BRUMBY,S REJrAyyS
Sent from Washington, with Naval
HOnOrH.fn A tIanf In fo r l., feru,a,,a

RtOnOFs, 10 Atlanta for I'm terment
Washington, Dec. 19-The remains Of
Lieutenant Brumby, flag lieutenant Of
Admiral Dewey, were escorted to the
railway station this morning with full
naval honors and despatched on the
HIS train over the Southern road for
Atlanta, Ca, where they will be in
tered The body was enclosed in a
handsome casket wrapped in the Ameri-
can flag. The escort was made up of
detachment of marines from the bar
racks here, headed by the full marine
band, under command of Lieutenant
Commander McCrea, U. s. N There
were many floral tributes from Admiral
Dewey and friends and relatives of the
deceased. Six sailors from the navy
yard served as the pallbearers Ad-
miral Dewey with the Georgia con-
gressional delegation, Mrs. Heyward
sister of the deceased, and Mr.. and Mrs
A. Dubarry, accompanied the cortege
from the hospital to the military sta
ton. Upon reaching Atlanta the re-
mains will be placed in the Hayward
vault at Oakland cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
FOE RELIEF OF NEEDl' BRITISH.
$1,000 Raised In Boston Mt Meeting of
Engltshmcn.

Boston, Dec. ia meeting of the
representative British residents in Bos-
ton was held this afternoon for the pur-
pose of organizing for the relief of
those seriously affected by the war in
South Africa. G. Herbert Windeler oc-
cupied the chair and after stating the
object of the meeting asked for an ex-
preston of opinion. A unanimity of
sentiment was manifested that fund
similar to that which has been started
in other parts of the country should be
begun in England. The meeting final
ly organized under the title Of the
British South Africa Patriotic Fund"
Before the meeting closed more than
81 900 had been subscribed. 1t is believ-
ed that over 100000 can easily be rails
ed in New England alone.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
DEFuNCT NEW YORK TRUST.
Committee Convinced 1t Can be Placed
on strong Basis.

New York Dec. 19.-The special COM
mittee, known as the reorganization
committee of the Produce Exchange
Trust company, held a formal meeting
this afternoon after spending the great
er part of the day in examination of
the company's books and accounts. At
the close Of the meeting one of the
committee said that the committee was
more than ever convinced that the COM
pany could be placed on strong basis.
He intimated that a number Of the
present directorsj would be supplanted
at an early date, and that new and
conservative interests would be added
to the Gould faction. Mr.. Gould, it was
also intimated, would be offered the po-
sition of president of the reorganized
company If he cared to accept it.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
NEWS OF CONGRESS.
Distribution of Portions of Presidents
Message in the House.

Washington, Dec. 19-The house was
in session two hours to-day. A large
number of perfunctory resolutions for
printing for committees, leave to sit
during the sessions, ETC., necessary to
get the committees under way, were
adopted and the several portions of the
presidents message were distributed in
accordance with the usual custom. The
resolution for the distribution of the
message was made the occasion Of a
speech by Mr.. Grow, the venerable eX-
speaker of the house, in defense Of the
administration course in the Philippines,
and by Mr.. Bell, a Colorado populist,
criticising the presidents utterances
upon the prosperity of the country.
Scores of the members left for their
homes this afternoon to spend the holi-
days.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
CITY ELECTION IN MERIDEN,
Democrats Elect Mayor Republican n,
Win Rest of Ticket.

Meriden, Conn, Dec. 19.-At the city
election held here to-day E. E. West,
the democratic nominee for mayor was
elected by a majority Of 394. The bal
ance of the ticket is republican by
about fifty majority. There were but
two democratic aldermen and two DEM
ocratic councilmen elected. The COM
mon council will now consist of twenty
three republicans and seven democrats
The defeat of the republican nominee
for mayor is attributable to lack of
harmony in the party. A democratic
mayor was. elected two years ago by
about the same majority.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
The comm,,,ee ON smerv,.ors.

The special committee on supervisors
held an executive session last night,
Messrs. Staub, Brennan, Chillingworth,
Conlon and Greenfield being present.
1t was decided to hold another public
hearing sometime within a week, the
exact date to be decided upon by
Chairman Staub. Mr. Staub said later
in the evening that the meeting might
be called for an evening this week
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
GERMAN FLAG IN SAMOA.
Hoisted Over Courthouse I'm Apta-
Trouble Appears I'm m iment

Apia, Samoa, Dec. 13, via Auckland,
N. H., Dec. 1s,-The German flag was
hoisted over the court house to-day, as
an official notification Of the annexation
Of the islands. by agreement, to Ger
many. The German consul, on board
the Cormoran, was interviewed by the
Samoan chiefs. He replied that the Sa-
moans could have their own kings and
chiefs. They then informed the con-
sui that Mataafa would be selected.
Having declared their government es-
tabished, the Mataafaites are driving
the Mahetoans out Of the villages.
Trouble appears imminent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-20
MAIL FROM ENGLAND DEnAYED.
Taking of Steamships for Transports
Causes Some Changes

London, Dec. 19-The postoffice has
issued notice to the effect that owing
to the Majestic, Britannia and Cymric
being taken as transports no White
Star line steamers will go to New York
December 27 or January g. Letters for
the United States and Canada will not
be dispatched December 81 Letters
posted next week will be forwarded by
Cunard line steamer December 80
The mid-week mails will be forwarded
by the North German Lloyd steamer
Trave January g.