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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
DUKE OF DEpoNsH1RE SPEAKS.
COngratulates Country on Its Calm
 During Serious Crisis

ph CNihi During Serious Crtsis.
 London, Dec 14.-The Duke of Devon- shire, lord president of the council of ministers, speaking in York city this evening, congratulated the country upon the calm it was displaying during a serious crisis and upon the fact that despite the diversity of political opinion there was only one voice regarding the duty of the government to prosecute the war. "The longer and more ardu- ous the struggle becomes,' said his grace, "the more fixed should be our determination never again to let our African colonies bear the suffering and loss which they are now" He depre- cated criticisms on British commanders in the field, and in dilating upon the at-- titude of foreign nations, he said he thought too much attenton had been paid to the comments Of foreign news papers, especially in view of the fact that the attitude of every power had been strictly correct.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
COLLECTING THE DEAD.
Gen. Wauchope's Body Found-Heavy
 Losses of the BOers.


 Modder River, Wednesday, Dec. 13- Ambulances started early yesterday morning under flag of truce to collect the wounded and bury the dead who fell at Magersfontein. Brigadier Gen. eral Wauchope, who led the Highland brigade, was found dead near the trenches, shot in the chest and thigh. A few wounded were found near the trenches. Several wounded Boers were taken to the British hospital. The side of the hill and the immediate neighbour hood of the Boer trenches showed dead bodies all about. One wounded Boer in- formed a correspondent of The Associ- ated Press that their loss was terrible. The whole Scandinavian contingent was destroyed. Judging from information gleaned from the Boer wounded and from prisoners taken in different parts of the field, the Boer losses must ex- ceed 700. The destruction wrought by the naval guns was enormous Word was passed along the Boer lines to pre- pare to retreat at nightfall. All con- fess that it was their greatest loss during the war. The British troops have returned to Modder River owing to the lack of water near the position held yesterday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
ErANaELIsr MOODY WORSE.
Have Arisen Which Have
 Caused Much Anxiety.

East Northfield, Mass, Dec. 14.-Dr N. P. Wood, the family physician of Dwight l.. Moody, the evangelist issued the following bulletin this afternoon: Dwight L. Moody has not been as well during the past few days. Complica- tions have arisen which have caused much anxiety. His lower extremities are swelling, and albumina has appear ed. which is considered to be due to the cardiac or heart trouble. Dr. Frederick G. Shattuck of Boston, professor of cln- ical medicine at Harvard medical school, was called in consultation on Wednes- day. He endorsed the diagnosis already made and is quite hopeful of ultimate recovery. MT. Moody Is confined to his room and sees only his family and most intimate friends" pr. Wood declined to add anything at all to the above bull letin or explain it in any way.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
MOntcIatr Man Leaves Note That He
 Intended to XII Himself

Stonington, Conn.,, Dec. 14.-A note addressed to Mrs. T. Doremus, Upper Montclair, N J., and signed by TT. Doremus" in which the writer said he
 was about to end his life by throwing
 himself overheard, was found attached
 to white fedora hat in a stateroom on the steamer State of Maine on her arrival here this morning. From the note it would appear that the writer had committed suicide during the trip from New York to this city, but from investigations made by the officers on the boat as well as by c. H: Briggs, the local agent. the alleged suicide is regarded as Take. Doremus came aboard the steamer in New York and purchased a ticket for Stonington. He also secured a stateroom and this morning when the boat was lying at her pier here and the hall boy was mak- ing his tour of duty he found the state room locked. He reported the fact to Steward William Scarlet, and whenfhe latter entered the room with his pass key he found it unoccupied, but saw the hat with the note and also in the outer band of the hat was the ticket. The note was written on ordinary wrapping paper, and according to the contents was written at il o'clock, and then the writer was about to throw himself overheard. None of the crew about the deck at that time noticed anybody, however, and nothing was heard that would indicate a man had thrown himself overheard. The man carried a dress suit case with him to the stateroom, but that was not in the room. It is also recalled that he wore a derby hat instead of a fedora. Af- ter investigation Captain Williamson came to the conclusion that the man was not among the passengers when the steamer left New York and no cre- dence is placed in the alleged suicide.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
THE MOLTNEUx TRIAL.
Writing Expert Examined-He Gets $25
 Day for Ills ~ Ork.

New York, Dec. 14-To-day proceed
 ings in the trial of Roland B. Molineux
 for the murder of Mrs. Katherine J.. Adams were largely devoted to hearing
 the testimony of William J. Kinsley,
 the handwriting expert. The cross ex- animation of the expert by MT. Weeks for the defense commenced in a unique way. MT. Weeks asked MT. Kinsley if he had given all of the reasons why the Barnet and Cornish letters, the admit
 ted handwriting specimens of the de- fendant and the poison package address must have been written by one individ- ual. The expert replied in the negative. MT. Weeks asked what the additional reasons were, and the handwriting ex- pert proceeded to enlarge upon the sub Ject. MT. Weeks changed his mind, as the expert commenced to discuss new features of the peculiarities of the pois- on-package address, and attempted to shift the lines of questioning by calling attention to the fact that the witness had forgotten some of the points after studying the case for nearly year at the rate bf $25 per day. Recorder Golf stopped the discussion, saying that the rate of compensation had nothing to do with the case.
 MT. KinSley in answer to interroga- tories by MT. Weeks insisted that man could not throw off his individual ity in his handwriting at will. The days session wound up with question propounded by MT Weeks to the expert as to how and when and where certain newspaper had obtained for publication what was claimed to be a photographic reproduction of the address on the pois on package. After discussing the clip ping from the newspaper it was admit ted as evidence. It is thought that when the cross-examination of MT. Kinsley by MT. Weeks is completed the next step taken by the state will be the introduction of medical testimony for the purpose of proving that the poison from the bromo-seltzer bottle caused the death of Mrs Adams.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
ESCAPE OF 800 DEAF MUTEs.
Pennsylvania Institution Destroyed
 The Inmates Panic Stricken.

Pittsburg, Dec. 14.-The Western Pennsylvania institute for deaf and dumb situated at Edgewood was com pletely destroyed by fire this evening. The 800 pupils in the buildings were panic stricken, but the teachers quick ly secured control of them and it is be-
 lieved all were saved The institute was an immense five-story brick build- ing which covered an acre of ground and was considered one of the best in- stitutions under the care of Pennsyl- vania The loss Is placed at $f50,000, with insurance of $100,000. The fire is believed to have been caused by the bursting of gas pipe. While the con- fusion was great there was no acci- dent
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
FRENCH CHECKS THE BOERS
4 VERY HEAVY SKIRMISH NORTH
 OF N4AUWPOORI.
It Lasted All One Morning the Boors They Finally Retired With Forty
 Killed and Wounded ed-Firing Has
Not Yet Relieved.

London, Dec. 15.-The war office has received the following dispatch from General Forestier-W Walker at Cape Town:
 General French wires, under date of December IS, reporting skirmish at 4 o'clock in the morning with eighteen hundred Boers who were advancing southward toward Naauwpoort. The skirmishing continued all the morning, the Boers fighting on front of four miles. The enemy retired with a loss of forty killed and wounded. Our cas- including one officer, and two missing"
 The war office is still without news from Ladysmith other than that already published, but the report that Butler has relieved the town is not given any credence. The general belief is that the large Boer force Lord Methuen encoun- tered at Magersfontein were partly drawn from Natal and that General Butler will strike a blow before these have time to return. The newspapers are calling upon the government to em- ploy the Cunarders as well as the White Star steamers as transports, seeing the urgent necessity for getting more men to the Cape as speedily as possible. Forty thousand men could still be sent from England without calling on the militia for foreign service. The militia effective is one hundred thousand, and from this body twenty thousand, care fully selected, could easily be spared for South Africa. Moreover the colo nies are again proffering assistance.
 The greatest need, therefore, is speedy transports. Sir Charles Warren who arrived at Cape Town yesterday, will possibly join Lord Methuen and take command of the combined forces.
 The Daily Chronicles Modder. River dispatch, which is at variance With all the other reports, represents Lord Meth uens forces as retiring Tuesday on the camp at Modder River as the result of renewed artillery firing that day The correspondent says: Tuesday forenoon the Boers brough heavy guns into action. The British artillery replied but failed to silence them. Lord Meth uen thereupon withdrew his forces out of danger and concentrated at Modder River" Orders have been issued at Woolwich to prepare another siege train to go out with the seventh division.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
A BIG FIRE AT FORESTYILLE
LARGE BUILDING OF THE CLOCK
 COMPANY DESTROYED.
Loss Amounts to $125, ,0OO With Insur- ance of $IOO,OO0 Help Summoned from BristOl-The Business Will Have Thrown Out of WOrk-Cause of Fire Unknown.
Unknown

Bristol, Conn.,, Dec. 14.-The case
 manufacturing building of the E. N. Welch Manufacturing company, clock manufacturers at Forestville was to-
 tally destroyed by fire tonight causing a loss of $125,O00; insurance about $1O0,- 900. The building destroyed was of wood and brick 225 feet long, orty-eight feet wide and four stories high. It was in the rear of a group of four other buildings, all of which were damaged, but the loss to the other buildings will be comparatively light. The burned building was filled with clock cases in all stages of construction and much material. The cause of the fire is un- originated in the boiler room adjoln ing the main building The movement shop was destroyed last April entaiing a loss of $60000, but a new shop has just been completed. The last fire will necessitate suspension of business un til a new factory can be built, and though it is planned to erect a new brick factory as rapidly as possible, as was stated by members of the company tonight, it will be several months be- fore operations can be again resumed, and this will result in throwing out of employment more than 300 hands. The clock shop was the chief industry at Forestville.
 The blaze was discovered at S:05 in a few minutes, owing to the infiamma- ble nature of the contents the building was ablaze on every floor and from end to end. As fire fighting equipment at Forestville was insufficient to cope with the conflagration aid was summoned from this place and a steamer, two hose companies and hook and ladder truck were sent. The fire was intense ly hot and the firemen would not get close enough to the scene to be able to render any assistance and they then directed their attention to saving the machine shop and other buildings in close proximity, which included the newly built movement shop which is entirely of brick with fire shutters, the office. which is also brick building, and the marine shop, wooden struc- ture. There were 175 hands employed in the burned building. It was reported that the night watchman lost his life in the fire, but the report proved to be untrue, though he had a very narrow escape.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
BANK WATCHMAN REWARDED.
 Given $500 for His Courage by Deep River Bank Directors.

the Deep River Savings bank gave tan gible evidence of their appreciation of the fidelity and courage of Night Watchman Harry D. Tyler, who hero ically attacked four men who were en- deavoring to gain an entrance into the bank early Wednesday morning, which resulted in the killing of one of the burglars, by presenting him with purse of $500 this afternoon. Accom- panying the gift were resolutions ex- pressing the directors appreciation of the watchman's faithful services. The action was taken at a special meeting of the directors held in the bank this afternoon. All the directors were pres- ent and the action was unanimous.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
[Early Anglo-Boer War News on Page 8.
POPE HOLDS 4 CoNsIsToRY.
Appeared to be i'm Good Health Was
 Much AccIa tmed,

London, Dec. 14.--A special dispatch from Rome says that at the consistory to-day the pope installed the bishop of Havana. The consistory was held ir4 the Salle Regia, with the usual grand ceremonial, and in the presence of the diplomatic corps, the Roman nobility and many prominent strangers. The pape appeared to be in good health and excellent humor A secret consistory in the Sistine chapel followed at which the pope delivered an allocution of wholly religious character and perform ed the ceremony of opening and closing the mouths of the new cardinals. The pontiff was much acclaimed especially in the ducal hall, where crowds wit messed the procession.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15

British and had prepared to receive them. According to the version, two Highlanders, through nervousness or clumsiness, discharged their rifles pre- maturely, but it is equally probable that the advance Boer scouts conveyed the intelligence. Our men were totally un- prepared They had not even fixed bay onets The disaster was all the more exasperating because of the conscious ness that, had the brigade been extend- ed and with bayonets fixed the trench es might have been successfully rushed with far less sacrifice of life.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
DISAFFECTION A1 THE CAPE
Radidly Growing Owing to the Recent
 British Reverses.

London, Dec. 15.--'Lord Methuen's check following General Gatacres re- pulse" says the Cape Town correspon- dent of the Daily News, has had a most depressing effect upon the loyal ists, who are by no means a growing body. They are filled with dark fore bodings. Dutch classification is rapidly growing. A large section is restless and would need but little persuasion to join the Boers. There are disturbing reports from the eastern districts of Cape Col ony, where many secret meetings have been held. The imperial authorities are arming the loyal farmers in the Stutter- helm and Keiroal districts"
 British Were Misguided.
 The correspondent of the Standard at Modder River, describing the fight at Magersfontein, says: "Six miles had to be covered before the Highland brigade could reach the Beers stronghold. It is not yet clear through what mischance the force, which was led by guides came upon the Boer trenches so unexpectedly and so suddenly. Beyond question the Boers were aware of the approach of the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
TWO FIRES LAST NIGHT.
One on Grand Avenue and the Other on
 Webster street.

Patroman Hanrahan of the Grand avenue precinct about 10:30 last night discovered a fire in the restaurant of John Miller at No. 69S Grand avenue.
 He rang an alarm from box AZ at the corner of Franklin street and Grand avenue The f1remen extinguished the blaze. The fire originated from an overloaded stove. The damage will amount to about $500.
 About 7:30 last evening Patrolman Shields of the Dixwell avenue precinct discovered a fire at No. 96 1-2 Webster street He entered the house and found some lace curtains and a lounge in a blaze. He threw the blazing furniture out of a window and extinguished the flames. The curtains caught fire from gas jet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
TIE NEws OF coNeREss.
Financial Debate in HOuse--Senate Dis-
 poses of Pestigrtw w Resolution.

Washington, Dec 14.-The debate on the currency bill in the house to-day was tame and prosaic. The attendance, both in the galleries and on the floor, was light, and none of the speeches att tracted special attention. Mr. Sibley, dem., of Pennsylvania, who has an- nounced his change of views on the money question, and who it was though might vote for the bill, stated that he would vote against it. MT. Thayer a Massachusetts democrat, was the only member of the opposition who made a speech for the bill to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
VICTIMS OF THE MAINE.
Relatives Can Have Bodies Sent Home
 if Desired.

Washington, Dec 1.-The navy de- partment has given notice that any person claiming the remains of any of the victims of the Maine explosion be- fore the Texas arrives at Hampton Roads with the bodies from Havana, which will be in about fifteen days, may have them sent to their late homes for burial at the expense of the depart ment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
INCREASED TO $115,OOO,OOO.
Action on Capital stock by New York
 Central Directors.

Albany, Dec. 1.-The stockholders of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad company voted at a meeting held here to-day to increase the capital stock of the company from $1OO, ,OOO, ,00O to $115,000,000. There was no opposition to the resolution provid- ing for the increase. The stockholders will hold another meeting here on De- cember 2S to pass upon the lease of the Boston and Albany. It is not expected that there will be any opposition to the ratification of the lease.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
Dpnbury Woman Found Dead.

Danbury, Dec. 14.-Mrs. Jennie Culli- gan, wife of Martin Culligan, natter, was found dead at her home, 63 West vile avenue, tonight, The woman was living alone, as her husband had left her some time before. Death was due to natural causes. She was about fifty three years of age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
WfII Not Coach Harvard.

Boston, Dec. 14.-W. Camoren Forbes to-day positively denied that he is to act as head coach to the Harvard elev- en next fall He had been obliged to dcline because of other demands upon his time. He said that he should come out towards the end of the season next year, as he did this fall, to round out victorious eleven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
pettisre,v Re.o,ution Tabled.

Washington Dec. 14.-The senate to- day by decisive vote, and practically without discussion, laid on the table the Pettigrew resolution of inquiry as to whether or not United States had recognized the Filipino insurgents flag and had turned over Spanish soldiers to the insurgents. It agreed to the house Christmas resolution and agreed to meet tomorrow to receive reports on the composition of its committees for this congress
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
KENTUCKY ELECTION SQUABBLE
Democrats Vote to Recommend Con- test tO Oust RepMbIicnns.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 14-The state central executive and campaign com mlttees of the democratic party in se- cret session voted unanimously to-day to recommend a contest before the leg islature to oust the republican governor and lieutenant governor and endorsed the action of minor candidates in fil- ing their contest before the state con- testing board.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
Last Nights Polo,

New Britain, Conn.,, Dec 14.-Hart- ford defeated the home team tonight by score of 8 to G. The visitors put up speedy game while the locals were not at their best. Russell made a goal in three seconds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
CYLINDER HEAD BLEW OUT.
Eight Hundred Horse Power Engine
 Wrecked In Waterbury.

Waterbury, Dec. 14.-The cylinder head of an 800 horse power engine in the factory of Holmes, Booth & Hay dens blew out at 4 o'clock this after noon and before the steam could be turned off the engine was permanently wrecked. The factory was considerably damaged by the debris that was blown about and the loss will amount to sev- eral thousand dollars.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
British Destroy n Bridge.

London Dec. H.-A special despatch received here from Weenen, Natal dat ed Monday, December 11th, says that the Ladysmith garrison had made a sortie and destroyed the Modderspruit bridge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
Firing mt CoIenso.

Frere Camp, Wednesday, Dec 13.- Firing can be heard this morning in the direction of Colenso and an artil- lery duel is expected to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15

portation steamer St. Louis, December g. The George H. Ford Company,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15
TO RUSH TROOPS TO AFRICA.

Large Endorsements Will be on tho
 Way by sunday.
 London, Dec. 14.-The war office this evening made the following announce ment: "The sixth division has been mobilized and four battalions of this division will have embarked by Sunday The government has also approved of the immediate mobilization of the sev- enth division.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15

Umbrellas that are worth your buy ing. The George H. Ford Company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-15

Ladies watches, enameled, decorated, empire period. The George H. Ford Co
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Holiday gifts-clocks, skeleton, gold and glass. The George H. Ford Go.
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Real silver, not dry goods silver. The George H Ford Company.
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Diamonds, gems precious stones; pur- est quality only. Vhe G. H. Ford Co.
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Grueby pottery, distinctive glazts and forms. The George H. Ford Company,
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Evening journal., 1899-08-26
PRICE OF TOMATOES DROPS.

Dover. Del, Aug. 26.-The tomato
crop, which has proved so successful so
far this season, Is now having some
serious setbacks The first is the Fall
In prices the drop being from $3.50 to
1880 ger ton. Another is the effects
OF the tomato worm, which has made
its appearance in large numbers. An
drew Jones. Of Smyrna, who has ten
acre field. has picked two bushels oi
worms Off the vines without apparent
ly lessening the number. He recently
Dicked six baskets OF the best toma-
toes in the patch, and upon examina-
tion found them so eaten by the worm
that they were unfit for use.