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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
ABOUT GRIP.

In public health reports issued by the
marine hospital service the origin of
the present epidemic of grip is traced
to Asia. This grip this year, as in 1883
and 1890, started in the east. 1t was
reported in Turkey about the middle
of last November. Since that time 1t
has spread westward, along the estab-
lished lines of travel.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
BASKET BALL TOURNEY.
Four Teams to Begin Work at the Y.
NJ. G. A. Tonight.

NJ. =. "A. lOnlBnI.
The basket ball tournament will be-
gin in the gymnasium of the Y. M. &.
A. at 1880 this evening. All four of the
league teams will be in The teams
are as follows:
Rough Riders-J. c. Cohen, G. II.
Gere, r. b. Harris, p. c. Martin, r. T..
Clark, Harold Spencer, A, n. Hoffman
and j. E. Davis.
Business Men-C. II. Cooke, John
Waterhouse, George Waterhouse, Sam
Johnson, II, e. Coleman, f. G. Ather-
ton and II. Waterhouse.
Honolulus-George Wright, Sam Pa
ulo, A. Marcillino, d. Lyman, r. d.
Bicknell, John Clark and All 10y.
Diamond Heads-Ben Clark, William
Wright, Robert King, Schmidt, Lucas
and Hatfield.
The handball tournament will begin
at the same place Monday and will
continue each afternoon during the
week. Thus far there are sixteen en-
tries. Drawings will be made this af-
ternOOn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
CHOATE'S SON.

LONDON, March 27.-Joseph II.
Choat, Jr., has decided to study law in
the Middle Temple and has applied Tor
admission. His intention is interest
ng just now, as a discussion is raging
among the benchers as to the advisa-
bility of admitting aliens to the Eng
lish bar, the question having arisen on
account of the application of China
man,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
ALWAYS THE BEST.

On every steamer Camarinos receives
fresh goods from the Coast. His facili-
ties at the Coast for securing the best
on the market cannot be elcelled. AS
for Hawaiian fruits and vegetables, he
is fortunate in having plantation OF
his own. When you cannot get what
you wish in fruits and vegetables al
Camarinos', King street, 1t is safe tc
conclude that 1t cannot be found in the
city.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
THE WEATHER..

Bureau, Punahou, 1870 p. m.
Wind slight northeast, weather fair
but hazy, occasional light showers
from the valleys, will continue the
same.
Morning minimum thermometer So,
midday maximum do 80; barometer,
5000, steady; rainfall, .0S; humidity, &C
per cent dew point, 64.
CURTIS j. LYONS,
Observer
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
THE ORPHFTJM.

The Orpheum had a packed house last
night. 1t was regular Saturday night
house that filled every seat. The pro-
gram was a winner. Posts new sketch
"Going to Luau," has features that
provoke laughter. Van Gofre and
wife put on a strong piece in their
heavy weight lifting balancing and
contorton acts.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
MEETING NOTICE.

There will be a special meeting of
the shareholders of the Eva Plantation
Company held on Saturday, April 8,
1899, at 10 o'clock a. m, at the rooms
of the Chamber of Commerce, on Mer-
chant street for the purpose of con-
sidering amendments to charter and
to bylaws, and such other matters as
may be necessary in connection there
with
e. d. TENNEY,
Secretary Eva Plantation Company.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
CAUTION.

All those claiming lots under deeds
or receipts in the oahu Cemetery are
requested to present evidences of their
title to David Dayton, secretary, at
his office on Merchant street, on or be-
fore April 18th, 1899.
All unsettled contracts or unclaimed
lots will be sold as provided under
charter of the association.
DAVID DAYTON,
Secretary
Per Order of Board of Trustees.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
WASHINGTON LIGHTS.

Washington lights will be placed in
the reading room of the Y. NJ. c. A.
This will be a great Improvement, us
heretofore only the small incandes-
that the cost will be in the neighbOr-
hood of $500.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
24h CASES MORE

Another shipment of 245 cases of dry
goods direct from the eastern factories.
This large shipment following SO soon
makes an overstock and goods can be
secured at almost your own figures.
l.. b. Kerr, Queen street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
JANET WALDORF.

The Los Angeles papers are particu-
larly loud in their praise of this new
star and predict that she will eclipse
all Shakesperean actresses both past
and present. The management have
very wisely chosen a good company OF
well known people, for they realize
that a brilliant jewel in a poor setting
is very poor policy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
PUBLIC CONCERT.

The band will play at the Hawaiian
hotel this evening, beginning at 1880
o'clock. Following is the program ar
ranged by Professor Berger:
PART 1.
Overture-Ten Girls and No Hus-
Ddnu .......... ..Ouppe
oduction-Lohengrin 900. Wagner
Grand election-Lucrezia Borgia...
...... Observation-Disclosures. Donizetti
(a) Maikai Waipio. Maui / Ka OIL.
Miss ]. Kelnaa.
(b) Ku'u Wehi. Kokohi ...............
Mrs. N Alepai.
PART II.
Cornet Solo-Arbuclenian =. Hartman
Charles Kreuter.
Selection-A Runaway Girl .........
........ .............. Caryll Monckton
Fantasia-La Graziosa a....... Nehl
March-The Serenaders ....... Herbert
The Star Spangled Banner.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
NOTICE.

Subscribers for shares in the Multi
Sugar Company, Ltd, are requested
to call at the offices of Henry Water
house & Co., Queen street, on or before
Thursday, April 9th, 1899, and pay for
their subscriptions. All subscriptions
not paid for at the expiration of this
time will be delinquent.
HENRY WATERHOUSE,
Promoter.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
A CONVINCING ARGUMENT.

There are i'm the world more than 500,-
900 people who live under some
form of colonial government, and as
a rule they are contented and comfort
able Yet the winners insist that an
attempt on the part of the United
States to establish colonial institu-
tions in any of it's territorial acquisi-
tiOnS would be a crime
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

The sailing time of the steamer Maui
ma Loa has been postponed until Sat
urday April Sth, at 10 o'clock a. m.
N. e. GEDGE,
Secretary 1. l. s. N. Co., Ltd.
Honolulu April g. 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
OPENING CONCERT.
Entertainment at Home of kilohana
Art League Tonight

This is the evening of the entertain
ment by the musical circle of the XII
lohana Art League. The affair will
take place in the new rooms of the
League in the Model block, and will
begin at o'clock sharp. Among the
special numbers on the program Will
be:
A trio by Mir. and Mrs. H. NJ. Mott
Smith and Mrs. c. 3. Cooper chorus,
Blow Balmy Breath of Spring, by
Chinese girls violin solo, Miss Maud
Kinney vocal solos, J. =. Williams and
Mrs. c. b. Cooper; violincello, II. NJ.
Mott-Smith.
Admission will be by invitation. Fac
member will be privileged to bring a
friend.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
RAPID TRANSIT MEETING.

There will be meeting of stockhold
ers of the Honolulu Rapid Transit
Company at o'clock this afternoon to
hear the report of Mr.. Ballentyne on
machinery, etc.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
HAS FRIENDS HERE.

Lieutenant Brazee of the Second Or
egon regiment, who was so badly woun-
ded at Manila, is a brother in law OF
John Etlinger of this city. He was a
schoolmate of Arthur Macintosh in
the Bishop Scott Grammar school of
Portland.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
CHINESE FOR FIREMEN.

The transport City of Puebla got off
for Manila about 1890 this afternoon.
Some of her crew returned for duty,
and Chinese We're secured for the re-
mainder of the vacant places.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
POWER OF ATTORNEY.

To whom it may concern: 1 hereby
give notice that have appointed G. H.
Dunn of Lahaina to act for me with
full power of attorney during my alb
sence from the Hawaiian Islands.
CHARLES DAWSON, NJ ID.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

A dividend is due and payable to the
stockholders of the Inter-Island Steam
Navigation Company, Limited at their
office, on Thursday, April 9Th, 1899.
The stock books of the company will
be closed to transfers on April 9Th
and 7th.
N. e. GEDGE,
Secretary.
Honolulu April A. 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

To the last sum must be added S4,
793,49O marks in notes which had not
yet been passed October 31st. Adding
the new loan of 100000 marks for
1899, the total indebtedness stands at
2, 3S3, GAG, ,496 maks All these funds,
except 400, 100000 marks have been rails
ed for the maintenance of the military
and navy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
REMOVAL NOTICE.

E. A. Mott-Smith, attorney at law,
has removed his office to Room 200,
Judd building.
f. A. MOTT-SMITH.
Honolulu, April 8, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
TO BE A LAWYER.

James S. Lynch manager of Fair
childs establishment, is arranging to
leave for Washington next fall, to stu
dy law in the Office of Chief Justice
Eul1ar
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
GERMANY'S INDEBTEDNESS.
Enormous Increase Within the Past
Ten Years.

The indebtedness of the German en-
pire is growing nightly. March 81,
1878, there was no imperial debt, Up
to 1887 the Indebtedness had not reach
ed 500,0000 900 marks (mark, 23.8 cents),
but during the last ten years the debt
has Increased thus:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
FREE CONCERT.

A free concert nightly given by the
Quaker Concert Company at corner Of
Alakea and Beretania streets.
Change of program nightly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
VISITING PEDAGOGuEs.

Professor Wishard of Lahainaluna
school, and Mr.. Yates of the Kama
pail school, are spending the Easter
vacation in Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

]. & NJ. Russian calf. See them glis-
ten in the sunlight McInerny's Shoe
Store.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

A dividend for the six months end
ing March 31st was this day declared
by the directors of the Pacific Hard
ware Company, Ltd, payable to stock
holders of record of that date and due
April 90 1899.
l.. E. PINKHAM,
Treasurer.
Honolulu nril 4 1900
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

Received, ex Mohican, handsome line
of carriages and phaetons. w. w.
Wright.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
NOTICE.

All bills against the firm of P. j.
Voeller & Co. must be presented to l..
H. Dee, p. o. Box 632.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

Only one BEST bicycle. The 9!
Cleveland. Come and see.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

Paint and plate will doctor a cheap
bicycle into excellent imitation of the
high grade article, but months usage
of each will discover a difference, the
parallel of donkey to a race horse.
Take a good look at the Sterling be-
fore you buy a wheel. The Pacific Cy-
Gle and Manufacturing Company will
sell you one for $4,000.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
MESSENGER SERVICE.

The Honolulu Messenger Service de-
liver messages and packages. Tele-
phone 1913.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
NOW READY.

April Delineator now ready at Mrs.
Hannas, Fort street. Also on sale a
full line of Easter millinery goods.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

AMERICAN MESSENGER SERVICE.
Masonic Temple. Telephone 444.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

Newly furnished cottages with board,
at 1850 King street. References re-
quired.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
QUAY FOR FROM THE GOAL.

QUAY FOR FROM THE GOAL.
HARRISBURG, Pa, March 27.-The
fifty-ninth ballot for United States
senator resulted: Quay 9, jerks s.
Widener 1, Dalzell 1, Rice l. No quo
rum.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06

If you want a new carriage or your
old one repaired call on w. w. Wright.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
REMARKABLE SPEED.

This-ad-was-writ riding
a-new-"99 - model-Sterling-b
from-the-Custom- where an
entry-was-made- -for-a--shipment
of--Sterling--B Bicycles --which--just
arrived-on-the-Al The
9-model--travels 50 fast
re-was-a-space-of near
ly - -42-feet-covered-- d--from--the----
time-the-pencil- left-one- word
mmenced-the-rext.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
FURNISHED COTTAGES.

Honolulu, April 4, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-06
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Honolulu, April 4, 1899.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-12
STILL FIGHTING AROUND MAFEkiNG.
BOERS ATTACK THE PLACE IN FORCE. BUT
SUFFER HEAVILY.

Cape Town. Nov. S.-News received from
Mafekng undated says that Monday the
Beers shelled the town. One Boer gun. it is
added was knocked out Of action and the
Beers retired. were reinforced. attacked again
and were again repused Tuesday they shelled
Cangan Kopje. with little damage. On Wednes-
day there a general attack under the cover
Of artillery, but it repused by the Maxims
and Hotchkiss guns. The Boer loss fifty
killed. The British loss slight. On Thurs
day shelling by heavy gun was renewed and
the Beers massed with the intention of making
an attack but this prevented by thun-
derstorm On Friday there was desultory rifle
fire. and an occasional shell. but there was lit
tie loss Of life due to the excellence of the shell
ter in the trenches. The health and spirits Of
the troops are good.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-12
THE COUNT NEARLY FINISHED.

Louisville KY, Nov. II (SpeciaD.-The official
count will be completed in nearly all the coun-
ties and returns made tonight. The count or
Louisville will not be finished until Monday
II will require the official vote Of every county
before the winner be named. Taylor Is
Undoubtedly elected on the face of the returns
by a plurality of 1000. but the returning boards
are throwing out precincts and in one case al
most a whole county. in the endeavor to squeeze
out beggarly victory for Goebel. 400
Nelson County reported a plurality OF ooo
for Goebel but when the County Board eX-
amined the precinct returns they found that IN
all save one precinct they had been mace out
in the name of NJ =. Taylor. instead or W. D
Taylor The three County Commissioners re,
fused to certify these votes to W. S. Taylor, ana
q Circuit Judge who was appealed TO refused
to grant a mandamus If the State Board sus-
tains the County Board Taylors plurality VIII be
almost wiped out, since it takes nearly LUZ
votes from him.
The situation at 8 o'clock tonight stands as
follows Ninety-two counties have made oH-
cial returns which give Goebel a plurality or
1888 The remaining twenty-seven counties
by their unofficial returns give pluralities TO
Taylor which bring his county pluralities up TO
81 996 while GOe)eps pluralities aggregate
81 O63 making Taylor's net plurality l,?33 he
will probably gain the Official count, as ne
made a gain Of ,S44 votes in the nnety-two
counties reported. Goebel still declares he Is
elected
New-York tribune., 1899-11-12
STRTCK BY MOLTEN STEEL.
NINE MEN BADLY BURNED IN AN EAI No
SION AT THE PLANT OF A NEWAkh
METAL WORKS.

Novark y J.. Nov II (SpeciaD.-Nine men
u.ere more or less seriously turned IN an eA-
r1osion OF metal at the Newark plant oi t"e
AHA G. ulingworth Steel Works to-nlsh''
seven Of the victims were taken to the nos
nltaI The works at the foot or Chape'-S''
and are kept in operation constantly WIN u"'
and night shifts Of men. The night shii' soe'
on at 5:3O =. m.
Tho comnanv had an order for huge base
plate for the New-Jersey Iron ana steer No'i'
many Of Passaic. intended for the ne" Eas'
River Bridge. The mould in when II was ~
49, oast ,vas burlt in clay with base of old
s,ool rails held together by screw binders The
u.ork WAS superintended by Foreman Joseph
Keuv A great ladle. holding $500 pounds OF
molten steel was swung from furnace on an
electric overhead railway, and the mass was
noured into the mould. Suddenly there was
rush OF flame and n duu roar anu 'i' '
was blown I'm all directions.
A dozen men stood near or assisted III tne
oLeration, and nearly all were strucA py '.o u.
fiery stuff. The accident was PropaaoS ~ a' baee
the Slipping of one OF the rails used as @ pasu
ar the breaking OF a thread on one or the scle"
binders. The explosion set nie 10 t'iT - ne
work and an alarm was sent TO .he tstoians
partment call was also sent ior Pyy.ant Phys'
and ambuances There was great eNcitelien. eNt
In and about the works, and the nlos' aiai Io
reports Of the disaster spread throukn td hv the
The flames were soon extlnguisneu W
ro,,as and the Injured men cared for. ihey
vnre James Proctor. thrty-four years ola vl
No IA Monroe Edward L0ughmsn; narsv ,~en tbir
.out .,ro y, No 1O7 Magazne-st.; Henry hupp'
49, three OF No "a Berlin-st. Michael keIy'
thirty. Of No. $40 Market-st; MAJ henry PbiIin ir
t,s ,htrtv-nne OF No. 30 Vincent-st' Rich-
ard Doyle twenty-six. Of No coz Filmorest' rest
and charles Dunbar. thirty address not glven. given,
1ughman Proctor and Kelly stood nearest
~ mould and are the most severely burned
M proohs and Dunbar were taken 10 their homes:
FOREMAN Kelly. who stood near the mouio
New-York tribune., 1899-11-12
BOMBARDMENT OF KIMBERLEY.

Pretoria, Nov. THE bombardment and at
tack on Kimberley began this morning.
Barkly West. Nov. Ga dispatch received
from Kimberley says General Cronje sent a
message to Colonel Kekewich. calling on him to
surrender before o'clock in the morning to-
day. otherwise the town would be shelled. the
women and children remaining at Kekewch's
risk. The Beers. 1t was added. surround Kim
berley in great force. with heavy artillery.
Cape Town. Nov. 8 mighO.-Dispatches from
Kimberley show that the town was vigorously
attacked at two different points. 1t is reported
that one of the British force and six Beers
killed. 1t is believed here that the Beers
surround the town In force.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-12
CANNOT COUNT IN GOEBEL.
DEMOCRATIC SCHEMES TO DEFEAT TAYLOR
WILL COME TO GRIEF IN KENTUCKY.

DEMOCRATIC SCHEMES TO DEFEAT TAYLOR
WILL COME TO GRIEF IN KENTUCKY.
Lexington. Ky. Nov II Especial. the
official figures at hand tonight and the unoffl-
cial figures it is clear that the only way to defeat
w. s. Taylor Republican, for Governor Will lie
to throw out big Republican county. That the
Goebel managers are trying to do this there is
no doubt. They have their eye on Knox County,
and Young. chairman of the Goebel state Com
mittee. has been to Barbourville the county
seat, looking after alleged irregularities by
which he hopes to throw out enough of Knox
County's vote to defeat Taylor That he Will
fail there is little doubt for the spirit OF the
law shows that the disputed ballots. which had
the name OF candidate for a minor office pasted
on them were clear as to the State ticket. The
pasting OF a name on a ballot Is prohibited by
the law, but it should be considered solely in
reference to the candidate whose name is so
pasted on, say the Republican lawyers.
OF the 1l9 counties 90 have sent in their Of
fetal figures and the unofficial majorites OF
the other 20 are to hand These show that Tay-
lor has won the contest by 2561 and that even
II the disputed ballots in Knox County are
counted against him he would still have small
majority But the ballots in dispute have been
burned and there is really no way of getting at
the exact number which had the minor candl-
dates name pasted on them
Goebel hackers are not seeking bets tonight
Milton Young. the turfman. wanted TO bet an
other 81, 900 on Taylor, but he could not find the
Goebel money.
In this county the Election Commissioners de-
cided one disputed precinct in favor of the Re-
publicans and II caused the Republican candi-
date for the Legislature to be elected. and re-
duced Goebers majority In this county to 2bl
New-York tribune., 1899-11-12
RELIEF FOR HONEY STRINGENCY.
LEADING HOUSES SAY THEY WILL BE ABLE
TO FURNISH ALL THE BONDS REQUIRED.

LEADING HOUSES SAY THEY WILL BE ABLE
TO FURNISH ALL THE BONDS REQUIRED.
More than a year ago THE Statist' OF London
after referring to the immense accumulation OF Idle
money in the United States Treasury. said:
The Treasury OF course. get rid Of some or
this unemployed money by buying bonds IN the
market. We see by experience that preparing IN
furthermore that mere deposting with the DanKs
IS a difficult process II the Government is "lls
ing TO redeem the debt upon large scale thal ol
course would get out money freely. But theh tlie
question remains whether the rise In the pohus
NAV not be so great as prevent the Government
from buying very much soon -
The same question is up to-day. with the dif-
ference however that at this time purchases Dy
the Government would probably not have the erect
OF causing the price of bonds 10 rise to prohiotve
levels because such purchases would not have TO
be made I'm the open market The banks, wnich
are throwing their influence against the purchase 81
bonds by the Secretary Of the Treasury, with lne
object OF relieving the money market slrlnseHCy'
hase their opposition to that policy upon lHe Con
,ention that mart of the securities whlch ne Woulu
buy would be bonds now on deposit Wltn 9 tl9
Treas st,rv against National banks circulation ana
Gnvernment deposits the effect of the surrender OF
tbese honds bv the banks being n corresponding
crrt ailment I'm bank circulation. But TINS argu-
,oen loses fts force If the assertions OF leduils
banking and bond houses here are true that my my
,,,ii no HE to furnish many bonds as the roS-
ernuent would think il desirable 10 purchdse Will
81 ,,t e. beng necessary to call upon the banks TO
cell any OF their present bond holdings II IS SAN
unon the best authority that the SoVernmen, WI VII
odont some measures Of relief ms week IL tio
money strlngency continues.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-12
J M. HALL MADE PRESIDENT
SUCCEEDS G. p. CLARK As PRESIDENT
OF THE NEW-HAVEN ROAD.
THE LATTER TO REMAIN DIRECTOR
WILLIAM d. BISHOP BECOMES VICE
PRESIDENT AND w. l.. SQUIRE
REMAINS TREASURER.

PRESIDENT AND W. l.. SQUIRE
REMAINS TREASURER
The directors Of the New-York New Haven
and Hartford Railroad met at the Grand Cen
tral Station in this city yesterday 1t was a
regular monthly meeting. but 1t OF unusual
interest as action was taken upon the resigna-
ton Of Charles =. Clark. who has served as
president for so long. Mr. Clark made speech
declining reelection. He said that Ill health
made 1t impossible for him to attend to the
duties Of the office John NJ. Hall, vice -presi-
dent was elected president in place Of Mr..
Clark. Mr.. Halls election was not unexpected,
as 1t had been believed for some time that ne
would be the choice of the Board.
Mr.. Hall is a New England man, and had the
support Of the New England interests in the
Board. He was also the personal choice OF Mr..
Clark. He is exceptionally popular, and his
election gave satisfaction. Mr. Hall, during the
absence Of President Clark in Europe. acted as
president, and made an excellent impression as
an executive. Although by training and incina-