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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
NORTH HATEN,

Dec. 13-Harry Cheney, whose birth
 place was North Haven, married 6
 Short Beach young lady, and has since had his home at that place. has now moved to Fair Haven and is in the em. ploy of MT. King.
 MT. and Mrs Aaron Bassett spent Thanksgiving pleasantly in New Ha- ven with their daughter, Mrs, Mary Sudden.
 | George E. Bassett with his wife and baby enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs. Bassetts parents, MT and Mrs F. c. Bradley. | Rev. w. G. Lathrop and Deacon Whitney Elliott of the Congregational church were delegates to the general state conference in Hartford. The next matter of public interest is the celebration of "Forefather's Day" which is to be held in Memorial hall on Thursday evening, December 21. The exercises are to be much different from those of others, but promise to be of equal interest.
 Miss Flora Stiles, who now has her home in New Haven with her aunt, @PNiit IidHhSSiNiu6 III 1NOIlH IldNtH with her father and mother, returning to New Haven the next morning.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Benevolent society will be held in the chapel on Thursday of this week, De- cember IA.
 H. c. c. Miles of Milford, inspector of granges for this district, visited North Haven grange on Tuesday even ing this week and spoke very favorably of the grange work. The members were equally well pleased with MT Miles way of conducting his inspection.
 Mrs. Harriett Nichols of Athol, Mass, was in town over Sunday visiting friends.
 The time of the State Grange annual meeting is January g, 10, il, in Hart ford.
 MT. Spencer, who recently bought the place in the Fourth district owned by F. c. Bradley some years, has a wife and three boys.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
MISSION WORK IN CHINA.

Interesting Address by Dr. Abbott of
 Cambridge on the Subject
 The second of the missionary meet- ings arranged by the diocesan commit tee last June was held in Trinity church yesterday afternoon. It was quite largely attended and the collec- tion which was taken up as is custom ary on such occasions, was very liber- al
 The Rev. pr. Abbott of Cambridge addressed those present on the subject, "Observations of Missionary Work in China and Japan" pr. Abbott spent several months in the two countries last year, in the capacity of a private citizen,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

While in column. The British, appar- ently, simply rushed up the nearest hill without orders or knowing where the enemy was. It also appears that the British were so exhausted that they were unable to accomplish anything. They had been on the move since a. m. on Saturday, travelling by train, in open trucks, in the broiling sun, to Molteno After an hours rest they proceeded on a long march over the most difficult unknown country.
 The White Star line steamer Majestic sails from Liverpool to-day for South Africa with two thousand troops on board. The White Star line steamer Cymric has been chartered for use as a transport.
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PORTER FOR GOVERNOR.
Presidents Secretary May be Appoint ras

Presidents Secretary May be Appoint
 ed to the Porto Rican Position.
 Bridgeport, Dec. 13-It is reported on good authority that John Addison Por- ter, the present private secretary to President Mckinley, will soon be the governor of the Island of Porto Rico. As the situation is at present there is quite contention over the position The candidates axe Lieutenant Cover nor Kennedy of Ohio. Assistant Secre- tary of the Navy Allen and John Addi- son Porter. Of course the position is not yet certain, but the measure is be- fore congress to establish a civil gov ernment in the island of Porto Rico, and wires are being laid for the appoint ment to the office stated
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
CARS PILED UP.
Fre;pht Train Wrecked Near rv

Freight Train Wrecked Near Lyme
 Lyme, Dec. 13-An extra eastbound freight train of nearly forty cars was wrecked at 10 o'clock this morning at a cut between Lyme and Black Hall about mile west of here. An axle on car broke, letting the body of the car to the tracks. The following cars plunged into it, and nine cars were de- railed Four of the cars were piled up on the two tracks, crosswise, and over turned. No one was injured, but traf- fio in both directions is blocked. Con- ductor Lynch, who was in charge of the train. said that it would probably take three or four hours to clear away the wreck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
DORsCHT LODGE CONCERTS.
First of the Series to be Given Sunda
 Night

First of the Series to be Given Sunday
 Night
 l The opening concert of this season s Dorscht lodge series, which will be giv- en at the Hyperion next Sunday even- ing, promises to be one of the most suc- | cessful ever given by that organization 1 of well known musicians. These con- | certs are becoming better and better 1 every year and the New Haven public | is beginning to realize that the annual series furnishes high class of music, the equal of which is not frequently heard in New Haven. The full Dorscht lodge orchestra, including many of those who play at the Symphony con certs, will be present. In addition to this Mrs. Nora Russell Haesche, who Is too well known locally as a singer of high ability to need further introduction here, will be the soloist. Miss Grace Gallagher, the harpist, will give several selections and will be accompanied on the flute by William Hegel.
 The success of these concerts last season are well remembered and 1t is expected that they will be heard by large audiences this year. The advance sale of seats has already been large. The merltorious object for which the proceeds will go is another considera- tion which commends the concerts to the public The proceeds go towards establishing a fund for the benefit of meritorious aged musicians who in years gone by have delighted New Ha- veners and whose efforts have helped to make New Haven musical center of no mean importance.
 Tickets are for sale by members of Dorscht lodge No ?, at the various mu- sic stores. and will go on sale at the Hyperion to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
BoER REPORT OF THE BATTLE.


British Use of an Observation Ball.
 loon
 Pretoria, Dec. 11.-An official report says: "A battle at Modder River began yesterday with cannon firing, heavy fighting proceeding from 3:S0 o'clock in the morning until 9:30 o'clock, with cannon, Maxims, and rifles. bonn bardment began at 4:30 o'clock, and the fighting still continues. A balloon has just arisen above the British positions, where 1t remained ten minutes, and de- scended. There were heavy rains dur ing the night"
 At 9 o'clock this morning a further report was received from Modder River. A despatch rider brought word that all the Boer positions had been maintained, and that forty-one British prisoners had been taken. At 9:30 o'clock it was re- ported that the heavy cannon fire had somewhat abated The British are con- stantly using their balloon. The fight ing was still going on at noon.
 Kimberley is still quiet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
BRITISH WE'RE SURPRISED.

Met With Terrible Fire While March,
 ing in Close Order.
 North of Modder River. Monday. Dec. l2.-Early last evening the Guards and the Highland Brigade moved from the Modder River camp. marching, in the night, in northeasterly direction. The objective of the Highlanders was the eastern spur of the Boer position, the Guards following the bank of the river, while the Yorkshire Light Infantry moved along the riverside. Just before daybreak the Highlanders arrived within 200 yards of the Boer entrench- ments, at the foot of a hill. Unsuspect- ing that the Boers were in the vicinity, the British were still marching in quar- ter column, in close order, when they met terrible fire from the Hanks and were forced to retire with heavy loss.
 The troops reformed under the shelter of some rising ground, and gallantly held their position. Later, the Gordons arrived. and the troops gradually work ed their way until within 300 yards of the Boer position, displaying the great est gallantry. In the meanwhile, a naval gun at the Modder River the howitzer batteries and the horse artil- lery opened a terrific fire, enfilading the trenches and searching every portion of the Boer position. The Boer guns were entirely silent. In the meantime, the Boers, on the open ground directly in front moved with the object of making a flank attack. But this was frustrated by the guards and artillery.
 Tho poorc raoor,o y,oornad cho11tpp in the evening, but no damage was done. The British slept on their position. It is expected that there will be a renewal of the fighting to-morrow. The losses OH both sides were very heavy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
WILL DEBATE ON TRUSTS.
President Hadley of Yale and c. S.
 Fairchild in a Notable Talk.

FairchlId III a NOlaDIe IHIK
 A notable discussion on "Trusts' is scheduled for December 27 at Cornell, when the annual session of the Anleri- can Economic association is to be held.
 A foremost American financier and a distinguished politica! economist, ex- child of New York, and President Had ley of Yale, will debate on trade com binations. President Hadley is presi- dent of the association. His annual address will be on the theme Political Morality and Economic Theory"
 Ex~Secretary Fairchild will speak on the topic Engineering of Trusts"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
CONNECTICUT WATERWAYS.

Washington, Dec. 13.--Mr Sperry yes- terday introduced the following bills. Appropriating s1o0,O00 fer the breakwa ter at New Haven $24,0OO for improve ments at the Housatonic river; $25, ,00C for harbor of refuge at Duck Island, and $2o0Oo for the Connecticut river be- low Hartford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

MT. McPherson--How do you know William, that this man is from Tipper- ary? Wllliam--Shure, Mister McPhoor son, oine ahlways tillin thin fillahs boye the axidnts in their spache!- Harper's Bazaar.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
IN THE SCHOOLS TO-DAY.
Observance of the Centennial of Wash
 ngton's Death.

1lELUH S DtdlIls
 The centennial of the death of Wash ing ton will be observed iu tA5 public schools to-day. The school flags will be displayed and the school roo1us dGocr~ ated for the occasion. Several citizens have been requested to address the schools on the memory of Washington. The address at the BoarAman school will be delivered by Superintendent Kendall this afternoon at 2:15. There will be patriotic muslc, recitations and other exercises.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
DEATH OF ABNER A. sPERRy.

17I11tN IT VT <tI5lV1IIt ft, ol HMM '
 Guilford Dec. 13-Abner A. Sperry seventy three, died at 5:30 o'clock this morning. He was seized with faint. ing spell at the supper table last night and did not regain consciousness. He was brother of A. A. Sperry, proprie- tor of the Sachem's Head hotel.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
REPORTS OF A CRISIS AT CAPE
 TOWN

London, Dec. 13.-There are renewed reports of cabinet crisis at Cape Town, where 1t is said that Governor Mliner is about to act, in consequence of disclosures involving the ministrys loyalty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

LIEUT.. BRUMBY IMPROVING.
 Washington, Dec. 13.-The condition of Lieutenant Brumby is reporteds al slightly more favorable to-day
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

CONNECTICUT POSTMASTERS.
 Postmasters have been appointed for Connecticut as follows: William Holmes of Shelton, Edmund l.. Grove of South Norwalk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
CAMBRIDGE THE WINNER

London, Dec. 13.--The Oxford Cam bridge football game to-day resulted as follows: Cambridge two goals and 4 tries; Oxford nil
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

Orange River, Cape Colony, Dec. 1S.- Three hundred and twenty wounded men have arrived here from the Mod- der River.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
ADVANCE UPON coLENso.

No Opposition to British Brigades
 Movement.
 London, Dec. 13.-A despatch from Frere Camp, dated Tuesday, December 12, morning, says:
 This morning a union brigade con- sisting of English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh Fusilers, under General Barton, with several naval guns, advanced and took up a strong position three miles from Colenso, meeting with no opposi- tion."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

London, Dec. 13.-General Buffers advance in the direction of Colenso seems to have actually begun. The military attaches have left Cape Town to join General Butler, via Durban,
 General White reports, under date of Tuesday, December 12, that there are thirty-two cases of enteric fever at Ladysmith.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

British Losses Heavy-Major-Gen Wauchope Among the Killed-Meth- uen Intrenching in His POsition--R Re- newed Fighting Expected To-day Reports of Gatncre's and FreMch's Novements-Buller Begins Advance on COIcnso.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30
DOOLING COMMITTED.
More Arrests Expected in the Burke
Burglary Case.

Michael Doolng, who was arrested yester-
day en- a charge Of being one of the masked
men who entered the home of Borough Soli-
citor Burke, was given a preliminary hearing
before Justice Toomey last night.
DOoling claims he worked in the mines at
the time the burglary was committed, but
Benjamin Jones testified that between 1915
and 1890 on the morning of the burglary he
saw Dooling aud another man at the corner
of Line street and Pear alley, where Jones
lives, and that he saw them go down the
alley towards the yard at the rear of Mr..
Burke's residence. He lost sight of them
there. Jones says he knew Dooling because
he was well acquainted with him.
Justice Toomey committed Dooling for
further bearing tonight, in default of $500
bail, but additional developments led to a
hearing before the Justice in the police head
quarters this morning, during which a wit
ness named Patrick Reilly recognized DOol-
ing as a man he saw pass the Rescue Hook &
Ladder COmpany's house two or three times,
and then go down Pear alley, short time
before the burglary.
Dooling wept and declared he had nothing
to do with the affair. He also denied that
Reilly had seen him as stated Justice
Toomey committed him to Jail without bail
Thomas McHale, alias Higgins who is also
charged with being one of the burglars, was
arrested just before noon to-day by @. & l.
Policeman Kleindenst He was taken into
custody while asleep in the Centennial boiler
house. The prisoner was turned over tC
Chief of Police Murphy and Detective
o Hara and placed in the lookup. He will
probably be given hearing tonight
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30
ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY.
WIN. PENN MURDER.
The Accused VIII be Tried in November
and Have Secured Counsel.

The fourteen Lithuanisns, six of whom
are charged with the murder Of Joseph Rut-
kaskas, and the balance with rioting at VIM.
Penn on Sunday last, will be tried at the
November term of criminal court which be-
gins November 13. The accused men and
their friends are beginning to realize the
seriousness of their position and yesterday
II. o. Beehtel and A. d. Knittle were en-
gagged to defend nine Of the defendants
Rolls Bubins, the defendent against whom
the direct evidence is the strongest will be
defended by NJ, NJ. Burke, of town. Eye
witnesses to the tragedy Of Sunday last are
satisfied that Bubips struck the fatal blow
during the fight which took place. There is
lack of evidence sufficient to convict all of
the defendants of murder in the first degree,
but the Commemorative officers regard the
case against Bubins as a very strong one.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Sanitary Condition of the Borough Build
ing Condemned.

ing Condemned.
A regular monthly meeting Of the Board Of
Health was held last evening in the Council
chamber, with the following members in at
tendance: Messrs. Spalding, Malone and
Holman Secretary Curtin and Health
Officer Conry were also in attendance
The neurology committee reported that
during the month ending September 29th
there were % deaths and one still birth.
Secretary Curtin presented report for the
same period as follows: Burial permits is
sued, IS; local permits, 80; transit permits, p
Fourteen of the permits issued were for the
burial Of nOn-resdeuts. They were from
the following pieces VIM. Penn, 5; Lost
| Greek, ?; Brownsville, 3; and one each from
Park Place, Schuylkill Haven, Connors and
Colorado. There were 36 interments in town
cemeteries and two in outside places The
| secretary also reported having paid $40 80
into the borough treasury, and having re-
| ceived an order for S44O which was endorsed
over to J. J. Bradigan as part payment on
his contract.
The epidemic committee reported that
during the month there were but two COM
muniCable disease cases, they being cases of
scarlet fever. For the same month last year
fourteen cases were reported with three ia
/
municable diseases reported during the
present year, thus far, than for any cofres-
ponding period in any other year since the
organization OF the Board of Health The
secretary added that there has been no death
from contagious disease since last March, the
beginning of the present year of the Board.
| Health officer Conry reported having at
| tended to nineteen cases of nuisances during
the month.
Under the head of nuisances Mr.. Malone
revived his attack upon the sanitary condi
! tion Of the Borough building. He said the
building is in the same condition as it wa,
months ago and, from cellar to Couuci
chamber, Is not fit to sit in. he stated thai
the cause Of trouble is the sewerage Of tn,
building.
Health officer Conry stated that h,
notified Council while it was in session as {,
the condition Of the building, but, for som,
reason unknown to him, nothing had beer
done in the matter
II was suggested that the Health Officer
visit the cellar and note its condition Thi
was done and, upon his return, the Healtl
Officer stated that the cellar was in wors,
condition than he had ever seen il. Tn,
sewerage, he said, was backed up from th,
rear end Of the cellar to within i've feet o
J the steps at the front end. The members o
the Board then went into the cellar, the pro
ceediuRS being meanwhile suspended. Upol
return To the Council chamber it was under
stool ,htt the Health Officer consult tn
Board, solicitor in the matter and be directe,
by i- advice
A hmunication from W. A. King, chic
stau riau of the census department a
Washington, d. G relative TO the returns q
Wit Jatstics for the town, was read and rs
ceiyod.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

The Hub has added a new department to
its already large number, and to-day for the
first time offers its patrons the finest display
of confectionery on the market. There is a
demand here for fine candies at popular
prices, aud The Hub is simply catering tc
the wants Of its patrons in giving them what
they want. These goods are all fresh, man
ufactured by the leading confeetioners of the
country. cordial invitation is extended t
our patrons to examine the stock Call and
procure pound for Sunday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

The suit of Contractors Books and Gibbs
against the Girardville School Board, which
is on trial before Judge Henning has devel-
oped into fine legal battle between opposing
counsel and some knotty problems are pre-
'sented to his Honor to decide. The suit is
still on, and will continue next week.
Contractor Books was on the stand two days
Michael Graham, of town. is one Of the
iurora
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30
More DELAY,

The special committee of the Town Coun-
ell of Pottsyille has now given hearings to
representatives OF the various telephone
companies seeking right Of way through that
borough. and are now preparing their report
to Council. 1t is said the committee favors
the admission of independent companies
They will not, however, report to Council
next Tuesday evening, and thus more delay
is Occasi0ned.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

Rev. I, G. Jones, who filed the pulpit Of
the Welsh Congregational church of town
the past three mouths, has gone to Chicago,
where he will enter seminary to complete
his ministerial studies.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

The rate of wages to be paid by the p & K.
c. & l. Co. for the last half of September and
first half of October will be two (2) per cent
below the g. so basis.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain uncalled for
at the local post Office Miss Monaghan, Miss
Lille E. Green, Miss Edith Meek. Joseph
Paskey, Ferdian Gibson, Thomas Bottom
Henry Bernhsrt, Messrs. Schweyer & Leiss
ID. w. BEDEA, p. NJ.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

The building at the rear of the borough
building used by the Columbia Hose Com
pany as place of storage for the sprinkler
and other purposes is being remodeled.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

Cakes,
UImer'S Fresh Sausage

Make splendid breakfast,
and one relished by everybody.
We have received a nice stock of
buckwheat, the very best to be had.
Ulmer's sausage is received daily
by us, fresh from the manufacturer
1t enjoys big sales.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

The largest assortments in cloths for gents
suits, pants and overcoats to select from at
THE FAMOUS. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

You can save 80 cents on each dollar on
your purchase when buying Of The FAMOUS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

The Famous are headquarters for the cele-
brated Rossmore hat, the best for the money
in America. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

The best made-up tailor-made suits for
ladies and men in Schuylkill county, Of the
best cloths for the least money, only at The
FAMOUS. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

To Cure LaGrippe In Two Days
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

Every suit bought ready-made or made-to-
order is kept in repair and pressed free of
charge for one year by THE FAMOUS If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-30

New dinner and toilet sets, lamps. etc. At
Giryin's 9-2s2t
The record-union., 1899-03-31

Sale postponed to SATURDAY, March
25 1899 at II o'clock a. m
C. ]. NEWMAN, Commissioner
The record-union., 1899-03-31
PURPLE SCALE.
A Parasite That is Said to be- It's
Deadly Enemy.

The lady bug and other imported de-
stroyers of tree pests are to have help
in their campaigns against the fruit
growers enemies.
One of the passengers on the steamer
Australia, which arrived from Homo
lulu Tuesday morning, was George
Compere who was sent to the islands
four months ago by the Supervisors Of
Los Angeles. The object of his visit
was to secure a collection of parasites
for the purple scale, which has been
doing much damage in the southern Cit
rus belt.
I was very successful in my quest
said Mr.. Compere. and have sent colo
nies ot the parasites by the last three
steamers and bring 500 or COO with me.
The insect is known as the Chilocorus
oircGmdatels and was introduced into
Hawaii from China
The operation of the parasite has
been successful in the islands and also
in Southern California. The insect
never becomes a pest. You cannot
starve 1t into attacking fruit or vege-
tables, and no artificial means are nee
essary to fasten them onto the scale
They increase rapidly and will eat each
other or the eggs rather than turn on
the fruit or vegetables
The parasites are packed in wooden
boxes. Were kept on ice during the trip
and sent to Los Angeles. by express.