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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
TeIegraphic and Cable Notes.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Nothng is known at the White house about the story cabled from London to the effect that the New York Yacht club would invite Emperor Wales to witness the yacht races for the Amcricas cup next summer, and that President Mckinley would write concur rently to the kaiser and the prince inviting them to visit the United States. At the White house it was stated that nothing of the sort was contemplated.
 Kittery, Me-, Dec 27.-Lillian Lyston fourteen-years-olod was arrested today charged with stealing $500 in gold and bank notes from James Richardson. in whose family she was being cared for. The girl after telling several different stories, acknowledged taking the money, but de clares that she threw it away.
 Middlesboro, Ky, Dec. 27-Frank Davis, Buck Caldwell Estepp Morgan and Rich ard Davis quarreled last night at dance at Walnut Hill A pitched battle ensued in Dick were mortally wounded, and Caldwell slightly wounded.
 Montpelier, Vt, Dec. 27iA gathering of prominent men of the state headed by Gov ernor w. w. Stckney, decided to have Yer mont represented at the Pan-American eX- position at Buffalo, and S5,000 will be rais- ed by popular subscription to that end.
 Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 27.-The first in ternational council of master Masous col ored met here to-day with colored Mason ic digntaries present from all parts of the world. The sessions will continue until next Monday.
 Dubois, Pa, Dec. 27.-The residence of Mrs. Harrigeer, near Brookville, Pa, was destroyed by fire to-day and the mother and two daughters, aged and years burned to death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
VEST POINT HAZING SCANDAL.
A Brother of Booz Defends the Latter's
 Character.

West Point, N Y, Dec. 27.-There was an unusually large attendance Of spectators at both morning and after noon sessions of the military court Of inquiry at the Military academy to-day.
 The fact that two witnesses from dist ant points would be called to testify was the cause of the increased interest. One of these was Horace c. Booz, civil engineer of Buffalo, and P. o.
 Phillips. of East Cleveland, who was
 heralded as a congressman, but he told
 the press representatives that he was never elected to congress. The testi- mony given by the former was prin- cipally a strong refutation of the statements made about his brother Former Cadet Oscar Booz
 There still remain thirteen cadets of the first class to be examined. They have all been away on Christmas fur lough Some of the present fourth class men will also be examined and T. J. Smith, of Carbondale, H., a former cadet is expected to be on hand to-mor- row to tell what he knows of the haz- ing practiced at the academy It is possible that the court will finish the examination here by Saturday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
.4IT4 CKED THE MlTRON,
Twenty Female Prisoners In a Brooklyn
 Jail Riot.

New York, Dec. 27.-Twenty female prisoners in the Raymond street jail, Brooklyn, to-day assaulted Matron Handy and Warden McGrath. There was no attempt to escape. Miss Handy was transferring the prisoners from one corridor to another in the woman's section when she was attacked by Nell lie Jones, a powerfully built woman, who knocked the matron down. Nine teen other prisoners then assaulted her. She managed to reach d push button, however, and rang a bell in the war den's office. He ran to the ward and as he entered the corridor the women attacked him. He, too, went to the floor Hatpins were brought into play and his face, head and neck were goug ed. Miss Handy made her way through the crowd and again rang in the alarm. The sheriff, under sheriff and five depu- ties replied and after some difficulty succeeded in subduing the women.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
PANAMA CANAL CO.'S HOPE.
Negotiations to Get United States to
 Adopt Panama Route.

Paris, Dec. 27.-The New Panama Canal company at it's annual meeting to-day adopted the annual report, dur ing the course of which the directors, referring to the United States commis- sion's report, says:
 We think that reasonable agree ment wherein the United States and Colombian governments and our com pany should unite is realizable and might finally determine the preferences of the United States in favor of Pana- ma The president of the company is now pursuing negotiations at Washing ton to that end. Should it be found inn possible to arrive within a reasonable period at an equitable understanding with the United States we shall have to seek and submit to you the means to actively carry on our work. It is neith- CT possible nor permissible to say any more on the subject to-day"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
W, c. T. U. CRUSADE IN H0NOLULU
Temperance Workers from the States
 Christmas Gifts to Iepers

Correspondence of the Associated Press )
 Honolulu, Dec. 19.-This city Is about to have a temperance crusade led by the ". c. T, U. and the Ministers Union. Two representatives of the w. c, T. IT., Miss Jessie Carman and Miss Narcutt, are expected here on the steamer Coptic, December 29. It is part of the plan to diffuse sentiment in fa- vor of the bill of Congressman Little- field, of Maine, introduced in the House. to absolutely prohibit the sale of in toXicants to the aborigines of the Pa cific islands over which the United States exercises control
 The sum of $293 in silver dollars was taken to the leper settlement at Molokai yesterday, being one dollar for each leper as a Christmas gift from the peo- pie of Honolulu. The money was the proceeds from the annual concert for the benefit of the unfortunates. It is now thought that the suicide of the American scout, Frank Bennett was due to remorse on hearing of the death by poisoning of Miss Clara Schneider and that her death was also by suicide, for which Bennett has held himself re- sponsible.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
MICHIGAN BANK CLOSED.
The First National of White Pigeon
 Ordered by Controller.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The First Ma tional bank of White Pigeon, Michigan, with capital stock of $50,000, was clos ed tonight by order of the comptroller of the currency upon receipt of tele gram from a national bank examiner, J. w. Seldon, that the board of direc- tors of the bank had passed resolution requesting the comptroller to take charge Examiner Seldon was at the bank at the time the resolution of the board of directors was adopted and has been appointed receiver.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
ROGER WOLCOT1,S WILL.
1000 for Harvard and SI ,OOO for
 LitchheId Library Other Requests.

Boston, Dec. 27.-By the will of For mer Governor Wolcott, which was filed this afternoon at the Suffolk probate court, it is learned that Harvard college is to receive $20,000. There are several other public bequests also as follows: Massachusetts General hospital, $5,000; Boston Museum of Fine Arts, $5,000; Hampton Normal and Agricultural h. stitute, $l,000; Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, $1,000; trustees of the Wolcott library of Litchfield, Conn.,, $1 GOO; trustees of the public library of Milton, $2,000. The will which is dated March 3, 1900, appoints Francis C. Welch Philip Dexter and Roger Vol colt, the eldest son of the dead gover- nor, as trustees.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
SITUATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
BOERS CHECKED BUT NOT EX- PEELED FROM CAPE COLONY.
Questionable Whether Kitchener's Proclamation Will Have Much Effect Until DeWet Is Captured-May be Re- CTS May Dread DeWet's Vengeance if They Surrender.
They Surrender.

London, Dec. 2S-3 a. m.-The latest dispatches from South Africa show that Lord Kitchener has succeeded in hold ing the invading Boers in check. But he has not yet been successful in expell- ing them from Cape Colony, while small commanders continue to display aston ishing daring and activity over an inn mensely wide field.
 It is questionable whether his procla- nation offering to allow all burghers to live with their families under British protection until such time as it is safe for them to return their homes will have much effect until General De Wet has been captured. The Boers are like ly to regard it as sign of weakness and to have a wholesome dread of De Vets vengeance if they surrender. The proclamation is approved by the party at home that favors concillatory terms to the Boers as a step in the right direc- ton.
 dispatch from Vryburg dated De- cember 20 says the Boers in considera- ble numbers were then making an un- expected movement westward. They had 150 wagons. The dispatch suggests that they were trekking to Damaraland although the Boers themselves denied such an intention.
 Queen Victoria, it is said has approv- ed the proposal 10 institute new order of knighthood to reward officers who have served in South Africa. The or der will probably be called the Star of Africa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
CHINESE PAPERS OPPOSE TERMS
Presence of Legation Guards at Pekin Would Prevent Emperor's Return.

Shanghai, Dec. 27.-The Chinese news papers here object to the proposed peace terms. The Universal Gazette considers that the princes and officials who are to be punished should be named
 It is questionable whether General Tung Flu Hsiang is included among the punishable; and so far as Prince Tuan is concerned, it is well known that the Chinese peace commissioners have been instructed not to consent to any pun ishment of any person of royal blood exceeding imprisonment.
 Some of the native journals hold that the presence of permanent legation guards will render the emperor's return impossible, because these would be menace to the court. China, says one of them, would be powerless to suppress risings because prohibited from increas ing her army.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
Seven Vessels Launched During the
 Past Year.

Berlin, Dec. 27.-The Berliner Post, summarizing Germanys naval progress this year, says that seven vessels have been launched, including two battle ships, one large cruiser and four small cruisers.
 The paper also calls attention to the Unprecedented activity in the building of warships," six of which are now in process of construction including four battleships, one large cruiser and one gunboat.
 The schoolship Stein will be fitted out to replace the Gneisenau, which re- gently foundered off Malaga harbor. The boys who were saved from the wreck are expected to arrive next week at Wilhelmshaven and to go aboard the Stein.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
BOSTON YACHTSMEN DELIGHTED D
Selection ofCaptain Half to Sail Lawson
 Cup Defender.

Boston, Dec. 27.--The entire yachting community is delighted with the prac- tical selectloi of Captain Hank Half as sailing master Of the Lawson cup de- fender. The matter, however, is not definitely settled, as the arrangement awaits the approval of MT. Lawson, who was in New York to-day Captain Half will be recommended by Designer Crowninshield and the advisory board of yachtsmen that is looking after the boat, so it can be safely said that MT. Lawson will probably affirm their de- cision.
 With skipper selected, the Lawson advisory board is now turning its atten- tion to finding a good man as Captain Haff's assistant and mate of the new boat. In this Captain Haff's wishes will naturally be consulted, and to- night it was said that his son, Harry Half, would be brought over from New York to fill the berth. Young Half. should he take the place will have to relinquish very lucrative position on one of the small New York yachts, but it is generally believed here that he will be on the Lawson boat
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
RUN ON SAYINGS BANKS.
Effect of the Old Town Instftution in
 Baltimore Being in Trouble.

Baltimore, Dec. 27.-The effect of the embarrassment of the Old Town bank, for which a receiver was appointed late yesterday, was felt in all the savings banks of the city to-day. Throngs of depositors were lined up before the doors when they were opened for busi- ness and demanded their money. Sev- eral of the larger banks had extra pay ing tellers on hand, and the demands in all cases were promptly compiled with.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
CUD1HY KIDNAPPE FRS.
Boston Police Believe They Sailed from
 There for England.

Boston, Dec 2A-The Boston police have evidence to indicate. they thing, that Pat" Grove and the other Omaha kidnappers, who stole young Cudahy and returned him to his father for $25,- 000 are on the Warren liner Michigan, bound for Liverpool, and cable con- taining that information has been sent to the Scotland Yard detectives, who will be on the Liverpool docks when the steamer arrives there.
 Just before the Michigan sailed from the Housatonic tunnell docks last Sat urday, two men who acted so suspi- ciously, as to attract attention and who answered to the descriptions of Grove and a kidnapper boarded the steamer with large amount of baggage. The steamer sailed in a very short times but not before word of the presence of the strangers had been sent to police headquarters.
 A Nantasket Beach watchman has reported to the police that he saw at the beach big stranger, dressed like a western cattleman and carrying big old carpet bag. He asked. for boat to row him out to an outgoing yes sel and said he would pay almost any price for the service, for he was anx- ious to board some vessel going to a foreign port, he did not care where, so long as it was a foreign port. He an swered the description in every detail of Pat" Grove, as it has been sent out by the Omaha police The watchman went to notify the police, and when he returned the man was gone.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
Case of the state Against John E..
 Wright.

Clinton, Dec. 27-The case of the state vs. John B. Wright. the local druggist who is charged with selling liquors ille- gally was continued before Judge Pearne in the town hall to-day. The government rested it's case after having put on representative of a brewing company who said that he shipped eight hundred dozen bottles of beer to one James Healey" at Clinton within the past year. The testimony for the de- fense consisted in denials by Wright and his clerks that they made the ille- gal sales charged by the witnesses for the government, and Wright's own Etatement that the beer sent him was for resident of this town, whose name he mentioned. In addition several per sons were called who testified to the good reputa ton of the defendant and denied allegations made by the prosecu- tion
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
49 Children Reported Drowned.

Des Moines, Ia., Dec. 27.-A telegraph message from Washington, la., says that 51 school children were skating on the river near Foster, Ia, when the ice gave way and 4g were drowned. No of the story or details can be obtained from other available points tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
FIRE ION CLARK STREET.
Started in the Cellar and Burned
 Through the Floor.

About 6:i5 last night all alarm of fife was rung in from Box 5S, located at the corner of Humphrey and Orange streets. The fire was found to be in the house, 70 Clark street. The house is occupied by Mrs. William Shepard and Mrs. Eleanor sherman. The house is owned by Mrs. sherman. The fire started in the cellar directly under the parlor and burned through the f1oor
 There was no need of a stream of water being put on to it as the blaze was ex- by the combination chemical wagon stationed at steamer Ss house. The damage will amount to about $150.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
INIERCOLLEGIAT CHESS MATCH.
Yale Wins but n Half Point and is at
 Bottom of List.

New York, Dec. 27.-When hostilities ceased at g o'clock tonight in the inter- collegiate chess match Princeton had won the match with Yale, scoring 31a of the possible points. A close strug gle between Columbia and Harvard ended in the formers favor by 21a to 11s, no less than three of the games be- ing drawn. The successful players for Princeton were J. B. Hunt, J. c. Hen ley, jr., and A. S. Weston; for Colum- bia, R. c. T. Schroeder, turned the tide of battle in favor of his alma mater.
 The following are the records of the four teams at the end of nlaYing:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
MRS, RATHBUN IS ARRESTED
HELD UNDER SUSPICION OF CAUS-
 ING HUSBAND,S DEATH.
Warrant Was Issued by Coroner Mix Last Night, but the One for Hart is Dated the Day BefOre-Win Now be Held Until Inquest is Concluded Text of the Warrant.

Mrs Rathbun and John F. Hart, the principals in the melodramatic poison ing case that has set New Haven by the ears for the past week, spent last night at the jail for the first time since they police and the cross -examinat tion of Coroner Mix, who is holding an inquest upon the death of William R. Rathbun. The inquest has been held all the week behind closed doors, and it has been an impossibility to obtain any definite news upon the affair from any of the officials acting in the case. Coroner Mix is very cautious about everything connected with the case, but for all the care he has taken it seems that scraps of the testimony of both Hart and Mrs. Rath- bun have leaked out from some source. The coroner would not discuss the reli- ability of the statements purporting to be the testimony, and last night all he would say was that the analysis of the articles in the possession of the medical examiner had not been completed.
 DUH MTS- ItdlllpuH dilu I1dil nave been under q most rigid cross -examina- ton for the past two days, and on We'd nesday night Hart was locked up in the police headquarters, where he spent the night He was simply held for the cor oner, it was explained, and yesterday at 10 o'clock the inquest was resumed. All three of the Rathbun children were taken in hand yesterday morning, and after they had left the room in which the inquest was being conducted Hart was brought from his cell and was again put through the agony" This was Hart's sixth course of examination by the coroner.
 At 1 o'clock Hart was given a respite from the examination, and after lunch, at o'clock, Mrs. Rathbun was again taken into the commissioners room for another degree.
 Hour after hour dragged along, and
 ((tontinund an u,htrd papa
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
A Gift to the State.

South Norwalk, Dec. 27.-The heirs of Oliver B. Jennings, of Southport have given to the state of Connecticut forty three acres of land adjoining Putnam Memorial camp ground, to be used for park purposes. The governor and park commissioners met at the Mahackemo hotel here to-day, to accept the deed. They took dinner as the guests of Hon. John N. Ferris
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
Howe X StetSOn.
THE CITY'S FINANCIERS
Hold Up the Brazos Bills for Ano ther
 Week Pending an Investigation.

Week Pending an investigations.
 The bills of Contractor Brazos for the Grove street pavement and the Willow street filling were as usual brought be- fore the board of finance last night and once again they were both turned down. was letter from Attorney Ely threat ening suit against the city if the bills were not paid on or before January 5. On the Willow street bill the matter was looked up and the board found that ex-Director Troup had never approved the bill, and the board decided to hold the matter up until next week, when Mr. Troup will be requested to appear before the board and enlighten the members on the situation of the Grove street pavement.
 Willard D. Warren sent in a bill for s12323. This was a bill for making up the list of voters to be made. This bill has passed the approval of the regis trars and the town clerk. That was held up for investiga tion.
 The mayor called the attention of the board to the vote of the court of com HUI COAiiGlI dllu lIl0LIuCI- ing the board of finance to approve all bills for a stenographer that may be re- quired in the Grove street investiga- tion.
 Tax Collector Anthony sent several bills for extra clerk hire, but as the bills contracted were in excess of the appropriation they were returned to MT. Anthony disapproved, and the following vote was taken:
 "Voted, That the bills for extra help, aggregating $95.75, be returned to the tax collector disapproved, said bills hav- ing been contracted in excess of appro- priation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
DESTROYED B4RROOM PROPERTY
A w. c. T. U. Woman on the War Path--
 Placed Under Arrest.

Wichita, Kansas, Dec 27.-Mrs. Car rie Nation, president of the Barber County w. c. T. U., entered the Carey hotel barroom to-day and with stone smashed a $300 painting and mirror valued at $100. Mrs Nation broke mir TOTS in two saloons at Kiawo, Kansas, some months ago and declared there is no law under which she can be prose- cuted. She was lodged in the county iail this afternoon, charged with mali cious destruction of property.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
THE COTTON HOLLOW CASE.
Material Progress Made in UnraveIItng
 the Mystery.

Naugatuck, Dec. 26.--The examination of the witnesses at the inquest over the death of Gerald Melberg was continued to-day before Assistant Coroner Pond and material progress has been made in the unravelling of the mystery. In- deed the indications are tonight that a very definite clue has been found which is thought to lead to the determination of the exact state of affairs at the Cot ton Hollow Road House last Saturday night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
4 TEL ERS' STRIKE
Said to he More Than Likely on the
 Northern Pacific.

St Paul. Minn., Dec 27.-An evening paper says: It is stated to-day that a strike of the telegraphers on the North ern Pacific, because of the refusal of the company to grant a contract, is more than possible. The company is sending men west to prepare for an emergency. When questioned with re- gard to this move the operators com- mitteeman stated that the grievance committee were aware that the compa- ny were taking precautionary meas ureS
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NoIr Team Wins Again

Emira, N. r., Dec. 27.-The Yale bas- ketball team met the team composed of members of the Thirtieth Separate com- pany in the state armory tonight and defeated the Elmirans by a score of "A to 4. The college boys won by superior team work and brilliant individual playing, The local guardsmen were outclaSsed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
THE BOERS' CHRISTMAS.
Celebrated by Attacks on Every British
 Garrison in One Section.

Newcastle, Natal, Dec. 27.-The Boers celebrated Christmas in the district be- tween Standerton and Ingogo by more or less determined attacks upon every British garrison along the lines of com munication These, however, were in all cases successfully repulsed.
 At Utrecht the Boer commandant sent in demand for whiskey cigars and Christmas luxuries, and on pain of re- fusal threatened to attack the town. His demand was ignored and the Boers attacked Utrecht in strong force on Christmas morning. They were repuls- ed with loss, the British casualties be- ing slight.
 Earlier Anglo Boer War News is on Page
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
Mir. Houston Elected President.

Detroit, Dec. 27.-Harry Houston, of New Haven, Conn.,, was to-day elected vice president of the National Penman- ship Teachers association, federated with the National Commercial Teach CTS association, which is in session in this city. The federation will meet next year in St. Louis.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-12-28
GEAR TO GO UTH.
To Leave for the Crimea Within a
 Week.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 27.-The czar ard czarina will return to Tsarskoe-Selo, near here, about February 2. Diplo- matic circles have 'been informed that the czar will leave for the Crimea with in a week, but will not arrive here be- fore the Russian new year, spending the intervening period with the Grand Duke Sergius, governor of Moscow.