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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-06-08

his own picturesque and silent way"
Whereupon the countryman's resigna-
ton was accepted, the jackass was duly
installed as Imperial Wise Man, and a
royal decree to this effect was sent
forth.
And, would you believe it?" observed
President Lincoln. with a sly twinkle in
his eye, las soon as that proclamation
became public every jackass in the
kingdom wanted an office. Chicago
Tribune.
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Joses and Simon and Judas? And his
sisters; are not they all with us?
Whence then hath this man all these
things?"
Holyoke, Mass, is all right, and will
stay all right as long as 1t has such
vigilant guardians of its interests as its
school managers have shown them
selves to be. 1t is especially PROPER that
nothing unholy should be allowed in
HolyOke.
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FASHION NO1ES.
Occasional Gowns OF Two sorts.
ADD b b

Occasiornl Gowns OF Two Sorts.
Junes brides show little that is new
in their wedding gowns though cur
rent fashions are echoed prettily in all
of them. There is less of satin used,
soft silks, organizes, null and many
other similar fabrics coming in for
favor. Sketched here is a brides gown
of white surah, with knife pleated I'M
derskirt, tucked yoke and embroidery
in white. The veil was white tulle.
Graduation day gowns are planned
more sensibly than they used to be,
and are so made that they will be suit
able for later summer wear. There used
to be favor for the skirt that escapes
the ground but the older girl graduate
will get into her first dressy long train
gown for graduation, the dress being
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A packing-hous employe in Kansas
City has just invented a device for
plucking feathers from chickens. 1t is
SO arranged that cross-currents of air,
set in motion by revolving electrical
fans, completely strip a bird of every
feather and any particle of down.
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A test case was instituted before
Judge White in Pittsburg to determine
whether traction company can be
made liable for bills in cases where it's
conductors summon surgical aid for
persons injured in accidents. The court
held that corporation cannot be re-
auired to meet such expense, unless the
calls Of it's employees are in emergency
casualties where life or death depends
not in this class.
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Quoting DR.. Hills as saying that "the
bride is only an incident of the we'd
ding" the Boston Globe adds, land he
might add that in most cases the groom
is only an accident"
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1t is said that England has used
within the last year $4,000 gallons of
corn whiskey in the manufacture of
smokeless powder
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St. Louis is happy because she is to
have it's SIS, 100000 for aid in creating a
centennial of the Louisiana purchase.
This is the largest sum that congress
The great Philadelphia fair in 1876 re-
ceived loan of $1,50O00O from the ma
tional government, which was repaid
Since that date other similar undertake
ings have received outright gifts of in
creasing size, until this one of s5,0O0,-
900.
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District of New Haven, SIS. Probate Court,
June 9th, 1900.
ESTATE of CHESTER S. MANSFIELD,
late of East Haven, In said District,
deceased.
The Trustee having exhibited his admin
istratlon account with said estate to this
Court for allowance, 1t Is
ORDERED - That the 18th day of June.
1900, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon. at a
Court of Probate to be held at New Haven,
in said District, be and the same is appoint
ed for Il hearing on the allowance of said
account, and this Court directs that notice
given by publishing this order three times
In some newspaper having circulation in
said District. BY order of Court,
je7 3t ALBERT II. WELLES, Clerk.
District of New Haven, S. Probate Court,
June 9th, 1900.
New Haven, in said District, deceased.
The Trustee having made written appi-
cation for an order authorizing and empow-
ering him to sell and convey certain real
estate of said deceased as by said applica-
ton on file in this Court more fully appears,
II Is
ORDERED = That said application be
heard and determined at Court of Probate
to be held at New Haven, in said District,
on the 18th day of June, 1900, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon, and That said Trustee give
public notice Of the pendency of said appll-
cation, and of the time and place OF the
hearing thereon, by publishing this order
three times in some newspaper having u
circulation in said District, and due return
make. LIVINGSTON w. CLEAYEIAND,
JET st Judge.
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An interesting discovery has recently
been made by M. George Seure of the
French archaeological school at Athens,
in the shape of the Thracian triumphal
car of the later Roman period or about
the fourth century A. D. 1t was exca-
waited in the tumulus at the foot of Rho
dopes. near the village Of Pastousha
situated southwest of Philippolis. Here
were probably buried the servants and
belongings of some great general who
evidently fell in some battle nearby. All
the metallic fittings of the chariot, with
small bronze figures as decorations,
and the harness for one horse, We're
found, together with human skulls and
several semi-decayed swords and lances.
The whole has been put together, and
the complete chariot is now on exhibit
ton.
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A German scientist has been making
some observations in South Africa on
the subject of the influence of repeated
detonations on the ear. Hes examined
the ears of ninety-six soldiers before
and after a battle and found marked
changes in no fewer than forty-four or
nearly fifty per cent. In seven cases
he found small hemorrhages in the ears,
and in one case large bleeding, while
the firing caused the edge of the ear
drum to become red in thirty-seven
cases.
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Edwin Hurd Conger, United States
Minister at Picking, is said to be man
of will and nerve. He was graduated
from Lombard university in the class of
49, He turned from the school room to
military service In the Union army, en-
listing as a private in the 1929 Illinois
volunteer infantry. He served with this
regiment until the close of the war, ris-
ing to the rank of captain and receiving
from the president the brevet of major
for gallant and meritorious conduct in
the field" He began the study Of law
at the close of the war, and was grad
uated from the Albany Law school in
1866, first moved to Dexter, Iowa, where
he became engaged in farming, stock
raising and banking. He was elected
treasurer of Dallas county, Iowa, in
1877, and again in 1879. In 1880 the Re-
publicans chose him for State treasurer
of Iowa, and reelected him in 1882. At
ter this he served three terms in Con-
gress. Before going to Picking he was
minister to Brazil.
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Acqui's miraculous Madonna has
come to an untimely end The four
teen-year-old girl who had seen her an
nounced that miracle would be per-
formed at a certain hour. A crowd Of
thirty thousand persons assembled, but
came and she announced that the Vir-
gin had told her that she would appear
no more. The disappointed multitude
scattered and the police took the young
woman to reform school, where she
will be. closely watched
The evening times., 1900-04-03
REIcHMAN AND THE BoERs.
Reports Of the American Officers
ActSNot, Credited.

The reported participation Of Capt Carl
Reich:nan, the American military attache
20 the Boer Republic. IN the battle at
Bushman's Kop is discredited at the War
Department Il is generally believed
however. that Captain Reichman was
present az the engagement as was his
duty. in he capacity OF a military obscry-
er- According to press dispatches the
American officer IS credited with having
led the Beers in the assault upon the
British. which resulted in the capture o.
seven guns. a large number 3f prisoners.
and casualties numbering several hun
dTCd killed and wounded
Adiutaut General CCrbin when seen re-
Earding the dispatches. said today:
such a thing as this is inconcefvable.
/ cannot believe that Captain Reichman
mas done this without first forwarding his
resignation 10 the War Department. [
have been asked several times today
whether he had resigned. cannot believe
that he would tabe part in the Transvasl
battles without first leaving the United
States Army. As I have said. such q thing
is inCOnceivaEle under military law
Captain Reichman is one Of the most
conservative officers in the Army That
was one Of the reasons why be was sent to
the Transvaal."
Other Army officers and department Off
cials also place no credence in the report
The evening times., 1900-04-03
FFEstSE SETsfSTs For PREMIUM STAMPS
LINi'S PALACE,
SI2-SI4 Zth 81. zI5 Market Space.

plan OF 1898 have not only been authorized.
but have also been acquired CT are now in
process Of requirement The commission
has thus far acquired about S219 acres OF
forest scashOre and river bank; and has
cared for. and to some extent developed
these reservations. There has also been
acquired the land for seventeen miles of
parkWays or bouleyards. Of which about
twelve miles have been constructed and
opened for use. These areas are increas-
ed by the lands held by the Metropolitan
Water Board in Middlesex FeIls. and will
be increased still more by additional ac-
qUirements now being made.
The forests or woods reservations ag-
gregate 7,393-S2 acres. River reservations
on Charles. Neponset, and Mystic rivers
aggregate 1,3T1-S7 acres. Together with
the holdings of local boards, especially
OF Cambridge. Waltham, Newton, and
MedfOrd. these requirements give public
coAtrol Of the larger portions Of the banks
OF these rivers within the district Sea-
shore reservations about five miles in
length have been acquired along Revere
Winthorp Nantasket and Kings beach
es. Other requirements about to be made
on these last two beaches in Hull and
Lynn, and at Quincy and Nahant. will
increase the shore frontage to about eight
miles.
The forest reservations have been deveI-
oped TO some extent by clearing OF dead
wood. building paths and dirt roads and
administration buildings These provide
some protection against fire, and reason
able present facilities for administration
and for their use by the public The for
estry work has been begun in primary
form. and ought to be continued persist
emily through every year. with slightly
increasing attention to landscape effect
The policing of the reservations is a mat =
ter of utmost Importance. The public must
be safe in their use and enjoyment OF
them In the smaller reservations the
superintendent or a single policeman i
sufficient, while in the Fells and Blue Hills
a larger number are required.
The river reservations, except the parts
% Charles River known as Hemlock Gorgs
and the Speedway. are as yet undeyelOped.
and the expense OF caring for them can
not now be fully estimated. For the pres
ent 1t will generally be Sufficient 10 clean
their banks Of rubbish and undesirable
The evening times., 1900-04-03
FIRE DESTROYS A LANDMARK.
4 SchoOIhOUSe over 100 Years Old
Rurned to the G-ouId.

BALTIMORE. ApI.I 3.-The old school
house at Golden Ring. formerly used IS
School 2. but In later years used as an an
mex. was burned TO the ground about o
O'Clock yesterday. Louis Shaher, farmer
living about three hundred yards from the
schoolhouse. was the first to discover the
flames and a number OF people living in
the neighborhood hastened to the fire, but
10 had gained too much headway TO check
The Joss was about 500.
The building was an O!d landmark and
was erected over one hundred years ago
It was decided TO the Methodist Church by
the original owner OF the Taylor estate,
and for many years was used for both
church and school purposes. The grand
father Of Calvin T. ShafIer present
principal of the new school al Golden Ring,
hewed some OF the logs for the frame work
of the building. Il has in recent years
Jeen used as an annex to accommodate
the overflow from the new school. but was
closed last week owing 10 a falling OF in
attendance. and az the time Of the fire WAS
not in use. The origin Of the fire is un-
known. but the general opinion is that it
was the work OF an incendiary.
The evening times., 1900-04-03
A FEUD IN WEST VIRGINIA
One AInn Fatally and His Brother
Seriously Injured.

One Mnn Fatally and His Brother
Seriously Injured.
CENTREVILLE. W. Va. April 3-More
than one year ago Lee Perdue and Henry
Cyrus. wealthy farmers and neighbors,
quarreled, which led to a fight, in which
Cyrus was badly used up. but finally recov-
cred. Both families had a long string Of
relatives. and since that time fights have
been Of frequent occurrence and the feud
has become bitter one. Sunday evening
Lee Perdue and his brother EweII Perdue
were riding homie from church. when they
met Albert and Arthur Cyrus. sons of
Henry. in the public highway. Both the
latter were armed, and without a word
opened fire on the Perdues. Lee Perdue
was we'll armed. but Ewell was not In
probably less than minute fifteen rhots
had been fired. Early in the fray EweII
Perdue fell from his horse a bullet having
penetrated his abdomen.
Lee PerGue was shot In the left shoulder
while another bullet penetrated his wrist
The Cyrus boys ran as soon as their
weapons were exhausted. and have not vet
been captured. 1t is believed both we're
injured. but pro )ably not seriously.
No hopes are entertained for the reeoy
cry OF Ewell Perdue He is thirty-6ye
years old and a prominent Mason and Odd
Fellow. Owing to the feud of the mast
year Lee Perdue had become tired of The
neighborhoOd and had not the TRAGEDY az
Sunday night occurred would have left
this week for the West. where he confem-
plated locating. This was generally known
In the locality. and il is believed that this
hastened the tragedy.
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structures, to care for the trees and shrub
berry. and in occasional portions grade and
grass the banks. On Charles River it is
desirable to fix by purchase or taking a
permanent water level OF sufficient height
TO keep the river in its beauty and useful
ness in summer. The seashOre reserva-
tions, except Revere Beach, are as yet
slightly developed. and the entire expense
Of caring for them cannot now be esti-
mated.
Added to the report Of the commission
are the reports OF the secretary landscape
architects, and engineer In the financial
The evening times., 1900-04-03
The GiIIIrnn Cnse Con,inn..,

SUFFOLK. Va, April 3.-At Isle NJ
Wight Courthouse yesterday the case of
the Commonwealth against Andrew Garter
Gilligan. charged with assassinating in
the dark G. Beverly Turner. father OF Miss
Isabel Turner, whose lover he had been
was again continued, being set for May 8
The case was set for today. but as as II had
been understood that a continuance would
be asked. Judge Atkinson ordered Gtlligan
to appear when a regular county court was
in session. 10 Obviate the necessity of an
other session. Sheriff Robert Edwards and
Judge Drury A. Hinton. attorney. accom-
panied Gilligan from Petersburg
The evening times., 1900-04-03

report the Metropolitan Park loan is shown
10 be Sc 1851 geo. The receipts for sales.
etc. were SOS. 1929. making a total OF
81. .230. 1929 The expenses. including the
amount charged TO December l. 1898. the
sinking fund assessment for 1898. and the
amount reserved by the auditor were ST.
go. .237.52 leaving a balance in the hands
of the State Treasurer Of S772, ,727.73 The
report is embellished with numerous hand
some reproductions from photographs Of
scenes in the various reservations and
numerous maps add to the value OF the re-
port
The evening times., 1900-04-03
DEATH OF EDWARD I RENIcK.
He Was Once Chief Clerk of the
Stnte Dennrfmenf

lie Was Once Chief Clerk of the
State Department.
Information by cable was received here
last night from Paris that Mr. Edward Ire
land Renick. wGo was chief clerk OF the
State Department under President Cleye-
lands second administration. died yester-
day in that city Of typhoid fever Mr.. Re
nick was born in Maryland forty-four
years ago. He received his preliminary
education in Roanoke College and later
graduated from the University of Vir-
ginia. He was admitted to the bar and
practiced law in Atlanta for several years.
At the close of President CIeyeland's
administration he retired from the public
service and became associated with the
law firm Of Coudert Brothers as their
Washington representative
The evening times., 1900-04-03
Dropped Dead in a Barracks.

HALIFAX. Nova Scotia. April 5.-N. d.
Laurie, brother OF Gen. J. wimburn Lau-
rie Member Of Parliament in the Bit
ish Commons, dropped dead last night in
the Citadel. He had just entered and was
seated in front of an open fire in enc end
of the barTack room conversing with a
sergeant, who was a friend. Suddenly he
fell forward. his head going into the fire.
Death came as he was lifted up. The
coroner pronounced the cause OF death
rupture OF the heart
The evening times., 1900-04-03

NJ. CambOn. the Ambassador from
France, entertained at dinner last night.
when his guests were, the Secretary OF
state and Mrs. Hay. the Secretary Of the
Interior and Mrs. Hitchcock. Senator and
Mrs. Wetmore. Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins. Cap
tain and Mrs Nignal. the Hon. Audrey
FauEceiotc, Mrs Wa.lach. Miss Wetmore.
Aiss hchenna. Miss Josephine P2tten. the
Marquis Romano, Seuor Riauo. Mr. Max
Muller, and Mr- BOeufye The floral dec
orations Of the table were in la France
PINK, and the candles burned under pink
shades.
The evening times., 1900-04-03
A PROFITABLE PRISON.

The Kansas PenitentIary Yields
Money for the state.
LEAVENWORTH, Kans.. April g.
Since the beginning OF the year The Kan
sas penitentiary is more than paying ox-
penses. For January the profits were So
400: February. $500. and they VIII be
about So, 900 for March. There are $50 con-
yicts in the Kansas penitentiary Only
l25 are worked by private contractors.
Three hundred are in coal mine. oper-
ated by the State. and 200 are used in
making binding twine. Others are making
brick. All the coal for the universities
eoileges' and state Institutions is supplied
by the peuitentiary Twine is sold direct
to farmers at cents below trust prices.
The evening times., 1900-04-03
"a Good Maxin IS
MeVer out of Season.

6leHher IS a good family medicine, IKE
Hood Sarsaparlia. Il tones up the sys-
TEN, cures catarrh, rhec11atisr,, scrofnLa
and al stomach troubles, and qUArds off
sickness. All 9oho are zUeak and 7Vo'a
by the effects of illness or o9erWork find
n its use appetite, strength and health.
Disordered Stomach -" Nozv-
days can eat anything / zDish because
Hoods SarsaparaLa Keeps my stomach IN
order" II. Stone, Sherborn, Mass.
CatarTn Hoods Sarsapari7la has
cured my husbands cSfarrh troubles, and
gFOen me relief from sick headache. "
6hrs. ". Morris, BdrghaHrton, ". Y
Hod5 SasdabaAM
IZaZas . 7l3J:yE1~
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PARKS IN THE OLD BAY STATE.
River and Seashore Reservations In
Massachusetts.

FrOm the Boston TunsCrIpt)
The parks and reservations of the Com
mOnwealth Un0er the charge o. the Net
rOpOlitan Park Commission are treated at
length in the seventh annual report of
that body. which was issued today. The
report opens with a general review Of the
work accomplished by the commission.
and states that substantially all the lands
for the system outlined by the general
The evening times., 1900-04-03

Prof. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wilson enter
taincd at an informal reception yesterday
afternoon 10 enable their friends to meet
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Stockton. who are
their guests for the week. Mrs Wilson was
assisted BY Mrs. Alice Gordon Gulick. Of
Madrid. Spain. aud Miss Lambert. Of New
York. daughter Of Mrs. Jeremiah Lambert
Alr. and Mrs. Stockton have been passing
the last month in New York and are en-
route to their home in Charlestown. W
Va.
The evening times., 1900-04-03
INSTRUCTED FOR BRYAN.
Oklahoma PopuIistS Limit Their Del
cEnteS' Choice.

cEHteS' Choice.
PERRY. o. T.. April 3.-The Populist
Of Oklahoma Territory are in
structing their delegates to the Populist
National Convention, at Sioux Falls. to
nominate William J. Bryan for President.
and to leave the place Of Vice President
vacant to be filled by the Democrats at
Kansas City.
Their reason for this Is that the nomi-
nation of a full ticket might result in the
election Of Bryan and a Republican Vice
President, and then all the Republicans
would have TO do 10 get hold Of the Gov
ernment would be to assassinate Bryan.
which Oklahoma POpulists say they be-
lieye would be done by the trusts and
gOldbugs
The evening times., 1900-04-03

Mrs. Showalter. wife OF Representative
showalter, Of Pennsylvania. welcomed a
runber OF friends yesterday afternoon. at
the reception held by her. from TO 3
O'Clock. She was assisted by Mrs. Os-
borne. mother OF Mr.. william Mckinley
Osborne Mrs. Osborne has bFtn a guest
al the White House for the past fortnight
but viii be the guest Of Mrs. ShOwalteT
during the remainder Of her stay ia Wash
ington
The evening times., 1900-04-03

Mr. Samuel Dalzeil left last night 10
resume his law studies at Pittsburg.
Representative and Mrs DSlzell have with
them now their little fve-year- Old grand
daughter. Mary Lou Sc. who VIII remain
with them while her parents. Mr.. aud AIRS.
George Dunn are absent az Santiago.
The evening times., 1900-04-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Winnie Resm Hoxie gave hand
scnely appointed luncheon at her resi-
dence, in Farragut Square. yesterday in
honor Of Mrs. Osborne. the aunt of Presi-
dent Mckinley. who is visiting Washing
ton. Ladies from four States assisted Mrs.
Hoxie-Mrs- J. Dorman Steele. Of New
York; Mrs. Showalter. OF Pennsylvania;
Miss Ida Herman. Of Iowa and Miss
Hewitt, OF New Jersey. After the lunch
con the hostess entertained her guests
with several vocal solos. accompanying
herself upon the harp.
The evening times., 1900-04-03

The special attraction on this evenings
programme will be the reception to be held
by the Hahnemann Chapter OF the Homeo-
T1thic Hospital at the residence OF Mrs.
DalzelL feature Of the entertainment
viii be a "lectuTe-musicale' to be given
BY Mr. Willis Arden. of London. assisted
By Miss Mabel Mckinley and Miss Flora
Wilson. who have kindly consented to
sing the war songs Of nations" on
which subject Mr. Arden will speak.
The evening times., 1900-04-03
IIis Nlsfortune.

IFrom Inc Jhlc2go NeWs.)
Mother-Alice, | was very much surprised and
shocked last evening when / passed the parlor
door and saw Mr.. Woodbe with his face close to
yours.
Daughter-Yes. mamma; isn't it shame tie
Poot fellow Is so aNfully near-Sightcd2
The evening times., 1900-04-03

Mrs. Ellen Spencer AIussey and Mrs. NJ
r. Wood are among the passengers booked
to sail for Europe tomorrow on the Fries
land
The evening times., 1900-04-03

The Cradle Songs-of Many Nation"
will be given at the National Rifles Ar
mOry next Friday evening for the benedt
OF the Summer Home Of the Washington
Founding Hospital The entertainment
VIII be given by 15O children under the di-
rection OF Miss Helen Hayes. and promises
10 be a delightful affair.