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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-26
City Court - Criminal Side Judge
Bishop.

Bishop.
In the city court this morning the
case Of James Britain Miller, charged
with theft, came up for trial. but by
request of r. Fl. Tyner, counsel for
the accused. the case was continued
for another week.
Martha Bradley, colored woman.
was arrested by Patrolman Torrance
Smith at City Point Tuesday and chare-
ed with vagrancy. In the city court
yesterday morning she recovered speech
Tong enough to deny the charge but
she could not give a satisfactory ac-
count of her actions. Judge Bishop
nolled her case. She was then taken in
charge by the officers of the board of
charities and correction, who sent her
to Springside.
William Worthington, a resident of
the annex, was in court yesterday
morning charged with non-support of
his Wife and minor child. The case
was continued until January % at the
request of the accused
Robert Coe was fined SIS and costs of
S11.S5 for shooting craps one week ago
last Sunday at the corner of Commerce
and Factory streets.
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FATHER OF A PoETEss DEAD.

FATHER OF "A POEIESS DEAD
Madison, Wis, JAM 25.---Marcus H
Wheeler, the father of Ella Wheeler
Wilcox of Short Beach, died at his
home near here yesterday. He was
more than ninety years old and for
years had been unable to recognize Mrs
Wilcox when she visited her home. He
was a native of Thetford, VT. He
moved to Wisconsin in 1S49 and settled
in the Rock River valley, but removed
to farm near the present village OF
Windsor, twelve miles from Madison, a
few years later and there he lived UNI
til his death. He was a musical enthu-
siast and a man of impractical nature.
His family was always in poverty I'M
til Mrs. Wilcox found revenue with
her literary work. For years it was al
most the only source of the family sup
port,
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ALLEGES FRAUD.

The trial of the suit Of Mrs. Jocelyn
Lovejoy Of Hamden against George A..
lsbell, the real estate broker, to recov-
er damages for alleged breach of con-
tract was begun before Judge Shum-
way and a jury yesterday.
On May q, 1896, Mr., IsbelI sold to
Mrs. Lovejoy farm In Hamden for
$1,000. Mrs Lovejoy says that Mr. Is
bell made false representations con-
cerning the land. The claim of the de-
Tense is that Mrs. Lovejoy bought the
farm after seeing 1t and that it is too
late now for her to complain. Lawyer
j. A.. Matthewman appears for Mrs.
Lovejoy and Arvine G. Beers for Mr..
ISbelI,
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THE RHODE ISLAND FLOATED

IT Was She That Run on Rocks and
Not the Pilgrim.
New York. Jan. 25.--The Norwich line
steamer Rhode Island, which went on
the rocks at Hell Gate last evening
was floated early this morning and TAX
en- to a nearby dock. She lost her rud-
der, but 1t is believed that she suffered
no other serious damage The steamer
will be placed in a dry-dock for a thor
ough examination. 1t was first report
ed that the vessel on the rocks was the
Pilgrim.
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DIED AT SPRINGSIDE.
James Ronold Died of Lingering Coz
sumption.

James Ronold Died of Lingering Com
sumption.
James Ronold, aged sixty-seven
years, succumbed to lingering consump-
ton and died at Springside home last
evening. He had been suffering from
this disease for a number of years,
and has been an inmate Of Springside
off and on for the last four years. He
was skilled machinist and had no diff
fculty in finding employment until his
health failed him. His wife died some
years previous to his entering the home
He leaves two brothers, Alexander, l1v-
ing on Woolsey street, Fair Haven, and
William, residing on Shelter street,
Fair Haven.
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NEW HAVEN RANKRTyPTS

Benjamin r. Spencer of Meriden,
through his counsel, Dwight w. futile,
has filed petition In bankruptcy with
Referee Newton. His assets are placed
at s46S.90. He states that he has no
available assts
Julius f. Schorer of the Elm CITY
MANUFACTURING company, wholesale
crockery merchants at 399-39l State
streets, has filed a voluntary petition In
bankruptcy. His assets are $3,275. 10
and liabilities $10,57916.
Henry f. Smith filed petition show
ing liabilities are s2.717.14 and his as
sets $40
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.FryendE. Brooks,
PAST YEAR WAS BUSY.
Birmingham Brass Company Turne
Out More Work Than Ever Before
7S5 Chapel Street.
Store Open Evenings.

Birmingham Brass Company Turned
Out More Work Than Ever Before.
Ansonia, Jan. 25.-The annual meet
ing OF the Birmingham Brass Co., of
Shelton, was held at IL o'clock, this
morning, in the company's office. The
report of the secretary and treasurer
showed that the past year had been one
OF the most successful in the history Of
the concern and that it had turned out
a larger amount of work than ever be-
fore. The outlook for the coming year
was shown to be exceedingly bright
The following directors were elected:
j. B. Underwood, Thomas Appleton, j..
"A. Coe, jr, James Fl. Morton, Franklin
r.. Johnson, Francis L. Noble. The di-
rectors elected the following officers:
President, j. B. Underwood; treasurer,
Thomas Appleton; assistant treasurer,
John 81. Lewis; secretary, J. A. Coe, jr.
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Superior Court-CiviI Side.

In the civil side of the superior court
the interpleader suit of the Masonic
Mutual Benefit association against Sew
erson ct al, is on before Judge Prentice
The suit involves insurance money
amounting to $500.
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DIED TN PINE MEADOW.

Mrs. Lucinda Wiswall, aged GA years,
wife Of James s. Wiswall, supernten-
dent Of the III. Chapin's Sons company,
died Tuesday. Her funeral will take
place at her late residence to-day at 2
p, m. She leaves a husband and broth
er and a sister, II. L. Case of Chicago,
and Mrs. Barwick Of Tariffville, as her
nearest relations.
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TO BE Welded IN FEBRUARY.

TO BE Welded IN FEBRUARY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fl. Coe, of An
sonia, have issued invitations for the
wedding of their daughter, Miss Ida
Jeannette, to Franklin Russell Johnson,
OF Ansonia, the ceremony to be per-
formed at the Methodist Episcopal
church in that city, on Wednesday even
ing, February s, at 6 o'clock. Admission
to the church will be by card, eat
home cards are issued for Wednesday
afternoons and evenings in April, at No.
IS South Cliff street, Ansonia. The
groom has many New Haven friends.
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TRUSTEE FOR BRA17NsrF,1N

In the probate court yesterday morn
ing Henry c. Bretzfelder was confirm
ed as trustee OF the insolvent estate of
jacob Braunstein, the jeweler, and Wn-
liam O'Brien and Joseph Kaiser were
appointed commissioners. The bond
was placed at $500.
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SUIT FOE REPLEvIN,

The Merwin Provision company and
F. Romero of New York have BROUGHT
a replevin suit against Guesseppi Mat
tucclo of 1863 Wallace street for $40 and
$3.50 respectively.
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jr., and others. There are about TWEEN
ty defendants.
The supreme court will conclude its
session tonight.
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Greatest Bargains Ever Offered

THIS WEEK at PALACE MARKET.
Poultry and Meats way down. Prime
Beef Veal Lamb and Mutton. All kinds
Fresh Vegetables. Chickens lie ID. Fowls
Sc Id, Turkeys 12-14c lb. Butter, Cheese
and fresh Country Eggs. Capons, Grouse,
Rabbits, etc. Orders delivered promptly.
Telephone 400. q. SCHOENBERGER &
SONS, 92-96 George street. 1928 Central
Market, Congress avenue.
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In AND ABOUT THE COURTS
TWO XNFRING EMENT SUITS BEFORE
JUDGE TOWNSEND.

Decree of Dismissal Givon In Onc--Su
premc Court WIN Probably Conclude
Its Sessions To-day-Emma Cunning
ham Given N 81 900 Verdict In a DAM
age Suit-several Petitions In Banks
ruptcy-Miller's Case Again Con-
tinued.
In the United States district court
yesterday Judge Townsend handed
down decision In the case of the Pat
ent Button company against the Sco-
will Manufacturing company, both of
Waterbury. The suit was brought over
an alleged infringement of patented
device for attaching trousers buttons
to the goods. The patents held by the
plaintiff under assignment were grant
ed June 8, 1890 and October IS, 1895.
Judge Townsend gave a decree of dis
missal upon the bill Of infringement.
The case of Frank w. Smith of Bos-
ton against the Meriden Britannia COM
pany was heard yesterday. The case
came up on an order allowing the de-
PENDANTS further time for filing an
swering aff1davits. Smith is a silver
ware manufacturer in Boston and
claims that the Meriden Britannia
company has infringed on g. number Of
designs. Decision was reserved.
SUPREME COURT MATTERS.
Arguments were heard in the supreme
court yesterday in the case of l.. G..
Hoadley against the Savings Bank OF
Waterbury. This is the appeal of the
defendants Mr.. Hoadley obtained a
Judgment for a little over $500 for COM
mission in making the sale of the Ell
lott house to George H. Bishop.
The only other cases to be heard are
c. e. Hoadley against the NJ Seward
& Son company, Edward L. Bennett
against Frank Lathrop, and John Ock-
erhouse against the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad company.
The Middlesex county case of John j.
Duf1ield exr. against Rober G. Pike,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
Christmas Gifts for so,a,--

New York, Oct. 31.-At the army
pier in Brooklyn yesterday n corps of
men was busily engaged receiving and
recording the wagon loads of boxes
which came in from all parts of the
country for the United States soldiers
in the Philippines. The government
furnishes free transportation. and
many persons are taking advantage of
the fact to send Christmas boxes TO
their relatives and friends in Manila.
There We're packages and bundles of
all sizes. each carefully labeled and in
most CAGES satmped christmas box
in large black letters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
WHITE FAILED OF HIS OBJECT
Because the Beers Evacuated the Position
He Was to Attack.

Ladysmith. oct. 30. q .. m.-The ad-
vance was made at dawn with the oh
jcct of Shelling the Beers from the posi-
tion where ON Sunday they had
mounted a number of guns. On reach
ing the spot. however. il was found
that they had evacuated the position
The British continued To advance. and
the movement developed into n recon
naisSance in force. The enemy were
posted ou range of hills having Il
frontage OF about sixteen miles. The
British force WAS disposed in the fol
lowing order: ON the right three regi-
mcnts of cavalry. four batteries of the
Royal field artillery and five battalions
of infantry: in the center three bat
teries of the Royal field artillery. two
regiments of cavalry and four infantry
battaliOnS. and on the left the Royal
Irish FuSilicrS, the Glouccstershire
regiment and the Tenth mountain bat
terry.
This force had ben detailed to guard
our left flank at late hour Sunday
night General Whites plan Of opera
tions was that as the movement de-
veloped the force constituting our cen
ter. which was disposed under cover OF
n kopje about three miles from the
town. should throw itself upon the enc
my while the left flank was being held
by the fusilierS and the Gloucesters.
The scheme was well devised. but
failed in execution. owing to the fact
that the Rocr position which formed
our objective was evacuated.
Our artillery quickly reduced the
volume of the enenyS fire. but the at
tack delivered on our right flank was
the principal one. and the column was
compelled To change. The Boer attack
had been SilenCed for n time. and our
infantry advanced. covered by cavalry.
The enemy now began To develop
heavy counter attack. and as they were
In great numerical superiority General
White gave orders for the infantry 10
be gradually withdrawn. The naval
brigade which landed at Durham had
arrived on the scene toward the end
Of the fight. and Immediately brought
their heavy guns into play. Their
practice was magnificent. At the
fourth shot the enemy's fOTty-pounders
had been knocked out of action
The town * now freed from appre
henSion Of boQbardmcnt. Throughout
the Engagement the Beers held their
ground with courage and tenacity. and
considering the intensity OF our arfil-
le-y rre they must have suffered Sc
Verply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
shock consequence upon amputation
Of q lau
PRESIDENT IN THE SOUTH.
Goes to Richmond to Attend Torpedo
Boat Launching

Goes to Richmond to Attend Torpedo
Boat Launching
Washington, Oct. S1.-The presi-
dent and members of the cabinet left
at this morning for Richmond, Va,
to attend the launching of the tor
pedo boat Shubrick.
Richmond, Va, Oct. 31.-The pres
ident and PARTY arrived at 1880 and
were conducted directly to the hotel
and, despite the driving rain, greeted
by an immense throng.
AT fredericksburg the train made
a brief stop, where, in spite of the
storm, the president was given a cor
dial welcome. He spoke few appre-
ciative words of acknowledgement
and then introduced the memb bers of
the cabinet and Gen. Fitz-Hugh Lee,
each being received with applause.
At l the train stopped at Ashland.
Here the, Richmond receptiona COM
mittee, headed by Gov. Taylor. well
coined the president to the state. The
president then spoke to the assem-
bled crowd on the progress and pros
peritv of the country and the "glorl-
GUS unifcation of all the people of our
40 states and territories
3 The launching of the torpedo boat
Shubrick was the occasion of the
presidents visit, and took place at
the yards of the Trigg Shipbuilding
company at 3 this afternoon, and was
witnessed by an immense concourse
of people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

Levi PeTtZ committed suicide at Chi
caGo by hanging himself. He was a.
years old.
Three new cases of yellow fever and
n heavy frost are reported from Jack
son. Miss.
Admiral Schley and the South At
lantic squadron are to he ordered to
the scene of hostilities in South Africa.
Princess Isabelle of Orleans (sister
of the Duke of Orleans. and Prince
Jean of Orleans Were married at Lon
don.
DR.. Lewis Swift, of Mount Lowe
Observatory. California. recently re-
ceiVed his ninth medal for astronomi-
cal discovery.
John Willis Baer. who has declined
the Prohibition nomination for the gov
ernorship Of Massachusetts. is the na-
tional secretary of the Endeavorers.
Reginald d'Iberville eighth baron de
Longneil. in the province of Quebec. is
said to be the only living pOssessor OF
a Canadian title.
Edward +. Berkeley. of st. Louis. a
Cornell student, was drowned while
undergoing preliminaries to initiation
into the Kappa Alpha Society.
Ii Hung Chang declares that the
United States has made n mistake in
acquiring the Philippines. and suggests
that AGuinaldo be bought of. or that
the islands be sold to Japan.
A report to the navy department
from Captain Leary. naval governor
of the Island of Guam, says he has
been forced to bound the Roman Cath
olic friars for Interference with his
government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
Mr.. HO5ART'S CONDITION
No Favorable Change In the Sick Vice
President.

New York, Oct. 31.-A message
from Paterson at 10 a. M. saws
Vice President Hobart's condition is
unchanged. He is resting easy, but
his physician refuses to express any
opinion in the case
At l this afternoon Hobart was still
resting quietly. No change for the
worse is anticipated this afternoon or
evening. The doctor said he was i'm
proved, though still in weak and
critical condition.
Paterson, Oct. 31.-The vice presi-
dents private secretary said that DR..
Newton authorized the statement that
Hobart is easier, and that he is as
strong as at the same hour yesterday
The doctor could not offer any hope,
however. and said Hobart may not
live the day out, or may live "A week.
New York. Oct. 31.-Vicc President
Hobart. who has been ill for weeks at
his home in Paterson. y. J.. suffered n
relapse yesterday morning. He had n
succession of choking spells, resulting
form an imperfect action of the heart
an old atflction-complicatc with in
flammation of the stomach.
Hobart has not been able to attend
to his private affairs for the past two or
three days. and an intimate friend has
been given power of attorney to sign
checks and attend to other matters of
that character. one of the physicians
in attendance last night said that
while the condition of Hobart was Sc
riouS he was better than at any time
within the past twenty-four hours.
What in a name?" Everything
When it comes to medicine. When
you get Hoods Sarsaparilla you get
the best money can buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
ENGLASD's COURSE UNCERTAIN.
Plans Under Confederation to COunteract
Effect of Disaster.


Plans Under Confederation to Countersct I
Effect OF Disaster.
London, Oct. 3l.-The war office
has ordered the second army corps to
be in readiness to be called out. Mil
itarv officials have not yet decided
whether the consummatiOn of the
plan will he necessary. but they are
determined to have everything in
readiness either for demonstration
in Europe of Great Britain's capabili-
ties or for sending IF an even larger
force to the scene of action. Until
the receipt of news Of the Ladysmith
disaster, the latter course was con-
sidered out of the question. But now
there is no knowing what steps may
he decided upon.
Battle Raging Near Lsdysmith.
Capetown, Oct. 3l.-The South
Africa News publishes the following
dispatch: Lady dysmith-Battle is pro-
ceediug at the foot of Umban bane. n
few miles from Ladysmith. Several
shells have dropped into the town"
Beers Active.
Capetown, Oct Sit is reported
from Barkly. west. that the Beers are
constructing forts around Kim berlev
for the purpose of shelling the town
Cheering Words for Butler.
London. Oct. Sl.-The following
dispatch was sent to Gen. Butler
Three extra battalions of foot and
one mountain battery, with reserves.
will leave England within 10 days to
make good the casualties"
Mobilization of More Troops.
London. Oct. 3.-The commander
in-chief and field marshal, Lord Wei
-elev, has issued an order for the mo-
bilization by Nov. of the reserves of
Suffolk. Essex and Derbyshire regi-
ments. who will be added to the South
African forces.
Gen. whites Next Move.
London, Oct. 31.-RepOrts are cur
rent here that Gen. White may retire
To Pietermaritz burg while the rail-
road is intact.
Beers Suffered Heavily. Too.
London. Oct. S1.-A Ladysmith
special SAYS the Beers suffered severe
" during the engagement, some per-
sons estimating their loss at 600 to
1000 killed and wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
WEBSTER HOUSE BURNED
Disastrous Fire with Loss of Life In Mon
treal.

Montreal, Oct. 31.-The Webster
house burned this morning. Several
persons are supposed to have burned
or suffocated. Three bodies have been
recovered.
The following are dead, as far as
known: James Wilson. deputy sher-
iff; Sheebrook. Quebec; T. j. Ben bow,
caretaker drill shed, Ottawa; Jane
Gaffney, scrubwoman. Several more
are severely wounded, including Col.
j. Koswald, retired. who is diving.
Sing Sing, n. Y. Oct. S1.-Fire
started in Sing Sing prison early this
morning and spread to the hospital.
The patients were all gotten out. The
fire, after hard fight, was controlled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
MAIL IN THE WATER.
Treasury Correspondence Goes
Down With the Ferry
Chicago.
SAID THAT NO MONEY IS LOST.

Recovered VIII he DecipherabIe-Two
Are Dead n Result or the Collision
In the North River at New York This
Morning.
Washington Oct. 3l.-The treasury
department is informed that all the
treasury mail which left here yester-
day evening for the subtreasury at
New York, went down on the ferry
boat Chicago. 1t is expected that
practically all the letters. warrants and
drafts on recovery will be deciphera-
bic, and little delay be experienced in
sending, duplicates. as there is no
money sent in the mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
LIVES LOST ON FERRY BOAT.
Sinking of the Chicago In the North River
New York.

Sinking OF the Chicago In the North River.
New York.
New York, Oct. 31.-Two lives were
lost by the sinking of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad ferry boat, Chicago.
which was struck by the steamer City
of Augusta in the North river this
morning. The dead are John Bryson.
mail driver, and j. Nroom, fireman of
the ferry boat. The mail wagon went
down with the boat.
Between 80 and 100 passengers were
in the panic which followed the col
lision. Other lives may have been
lost before the neighboring craft came
to the rescue. Besides the mail on
board there was truck containing
s, 900 silver bars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
Says Her Husband Was Lynohed.

Boston, Oct. 31.-At n negro indigna-
ton meeting held in St Pauls church
last night by the Lillian Clayton Jew
EFT League Miss Jewett read letter
from Mrs. Annie Nolan, Delta. $. c.,
stating that her husband. Rev. John II.
Nolan. pastor of the Methodist church
ut that place, had been lynched for
forming n Jewett Anti-Lynching
League in Delta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
kaiser's Goodbye to the Dragons.

Berlin, Oct. 3l.-Emperor Williams 5
farewell message to the British Royal
dragons. of which regiment he is hon
Orary colonel. on their departure for
South Africa. expressing his majestys y
hope that all might return. ''un-
scathed and we'll" is generally taken
as a proof of Germany's official neu-
trality. One of the evening papers.
referring to the dispatch, points out
its high political significance. and says
IL is the best answer TO ''pan-Germanic
leagues. anglo-phObia and predictions
of foreign Intervention in which Ger
many is to play a leading part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
MAY CAUSE A RACE WAR.
Murder and Mob Execution Likely to
PreeiPitste Trouble In Kansas.

Wier City, Kan, Oct. 31.-As the
result of saloon quarrel last night
George Wells, a negro, shot and killed
Gus McArdle, a white bartender. The
negro was arrested. but the mob took
him from Jail and hung him to a tele-
graph pole. The excitement is in
tense. A race war is threatened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
HOW IOWA TREATS TROOPS
Fifty-FIrst Boys to Receive Every Atten
tion Possible to Their Homes.

San Francisco, Oct. 3l.-The 51st
Iowa was notified by Adjt. Gen. By
ers that the state would furnish trans
portation from here to each man S
actual home, no matter where he en-
listed. The state has provided three
sleeping car trains and subsistence
to leave here tomorrow with the reg
iment as fast as mustered out. The
Iowans will be guests at Council Bluffs
and Des Moines as they pass through
the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
American. Oner Their Services.

London, Oct. 31-The Daily Mail. re-
fcrring 10 an offer made through Hi
ram Maxim from 200 American gentle
men who propose to give $3.50 each and
provide their own horses and equip
Incnt. rendering their services to the
British in South Africa. says: "Of
course this offer cannot be accepted.
but ii is not the less gratifying proof
of the good will of our American cou-
sins