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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
DEATH OF COLONEL STEPHENSON.
Expires at His Home In Bridgeport
 After Two WeelSs' Illness.

l Bridgeport, Feb. 17-Colonel William H. Stevenson, former general manager
 of the New York division of the Consol- dated road, later vice president of the
 Housatonic railroad system, and a prominent figure in democratic state politics, died at his home in this city at 3:20 o'clock this morning of cerebral meningitis, induced by an attack of the grip. Colonel Stevenson was taken i'll two weeks ago, and for a week past his
 condition had been dangerous.
 Colonel Stevenson was born in Bridge port in 1s47 and entered the employ of
 the Housatonic railroad in 1864. In 1872 he became connected with the New
 York, New Haven and Hartford road in the capacity of special agent, two years later receiving an appointment as paymaster of the New York Central road. In the same year Colonel Steven son was made superintendent of the Shore Line division, which position he left in 1882 to become general superin- tendent of the New York division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford system. The year 1887 saw Colonel Ste NeHSOIl lIlG general iIleiHd5GE anu vice. president of the Housatonic railroad, where he remained until his final retire ment. Colonel Stevenson was promi- nent in local and state politics, receiv- ing the democratic nomination for may or of Bridgeport and also for represent ative. In 1879 he acted as aide de-c camp to Governor Wade. He was member of the Masons, Odd Fellows and Elks, and director in number of railroad companies.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
4 PECULIAR CASE.
Death of Woman Who Never Spoke,
 Heard or Walked,

Death of Woman Who Never Spoke,
 Heard or Walked.
 New York, Feb. 17.--Miss Ellen Leek sixtyfive years of age, died at Babylon L. l., to-day of old age. Her case had attracted much attention in medical cir cles She never heard sound, never spoke a word, never walked a step and the doctors believe she hardly knew any sensat ton of pain or pleasure. The doctors do not think she ever realized anything. The heart and other organs of the trunk always seemed normal. but there appeared to be a total absence of brain activity beyond that which was absolutely essential to life. She was never able to feed herself and through out her life had to be fed like an infant. The nearest approach to anything nol- mai she is said to have ever attained was that when a child she learned 10 creep and for years moved about as does an ordinary infant of eight to twelve months. For years she had not been out Of bed except as she was lifted out While cases of such an affJiction as hers are not rare in children the suf ferers seldom live more than very few years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
THE TWISTED TRAGEDY.
Special Reference to It in Two of tho
 Churches.

Winsted, Conn.,, Feb. 17.-No change has been noticed in the condition of John T. Hayes, the murderer of Win
 fred Cook, and Medical Examiner Hurl- burt, who is in charge of the patient, states that sudden change in his con- dition in either direction may decide the question of his life or death At the First Congregational church tonight, and also at the Methodist church, ser vices were held with especial reference to the late tragedy. Rev. G. w. Judson at the Congregational church took as his subject Lessons from the Recent Tragedy" referring to the high esteem in which Miss Cook was held and the self control of the community in allow ing the law to take its course in hand ling the sad affair. Miss Cook and Hayes were both attendants al the Con gregational church. "The First Act of the Tragedy" was the subject of the Rev. B. F. Kidder, the Methodist pas tor. Wade Cook, the twin brother of the dead girl and her father are both reported better to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
Wash Dress
 Fabrics.

l These airy, winsome fabrics are fresh, bright and new. All are un- u s u ally fascinating. Never did prettier goods grace our counters. We wish to emphasize the following features of the new lines excellence of weaves; effectiveness of designs; beauty of color. ings, and economy of price. Novelties for those who value exclusiveness, and the lower priced kinds in a wonderful war; iety for the popular de- mand.
 Linen Ginghams lat 29c yard
 In plain colors, also fancy stripes all the popular color combina- tions.
 Mercerized Satin Foulards 39c---I
 These are imported and are ex- ceptionally pretty designs. Special.
 2 cases 36 in. percale--in very best styles ond color ngs- are really worth l0c and l2Hc.
 Special Sc yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
4 1YSCHrNG NEAR NEW oR1EA MS.
A Negro Accused of Mul dering Four in
 One Family.

Unc EamlIy.
 New Orleans, Feb. 17.-A negro named Thomas Jackson was lynched to-day at St. Peter, station on the Texas and Pacific road, about twenty miles above the city Jackson went to the home of Alexander Bourgeois, the engineer of the drainage machine on Belle Point plantation ard told Bourgeois the man. ager wanted him. Ihe engineer start ed back with him. A little way further on Jackson stabbed the engineer in the back and then threw the body into a ditch. He then returned to the house and butchered Mrs. Bourgeois and her two babies. and ransacked the house. Two boys were visiting the family, and when they saw the negro attack Mrs. Bourgeois they hid in the woods After the negro's departure they went to St. Peter and gave the alarm, and return ed with mob of several hundred The negro was traced to his home, fully identified by the boys and was hung, and his body riddled with bullets be- fore the sheriff arrived.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
JOINT SMASHING ON SUNDAY
MRS. NATION PUTS IN 4 VERY
 BUSY SABBATH.
Causes More Genuine Excitement i'm
 Topeka Than Can be Remenbercd by the Oldest Tnhabita mt Gets Arrested FOurTimes Assisted in Her Work by Five Hundred Men and Women All
Carrying Hatchets or Axes.

Carrying Hatchets or Axes.
 Topeka, Kans., Feb. 17.--Mrs. Carrie Nation put in busy Sunday in Topeka to-day and as a result the capital city has experienced more genuine excite ment than can be remembered by the oldest inhabitant. Mrs Nation literally crammed the day with thrilling epi- sodes She succeeded in having the contents of notorious joint" smash ed, broke into a cold storage plant where a numberof fine bars had been stored away for safety and demolished them, addressed a large mass meeting of men and women and was arrested four times. The last time that the law laid it's hands upon her was when Mrs. Nation emerged from the church where the mass meeting had been held.
 Mrs. Nation announces tonight that she will begin tomorrow morning where she left off to-day and will not rest until all the joints in Topeka have been closed. Mrs. Nation started from the state house grounds this morning at the head of 800 men and women, all armed with hatchets and axes, and moved on the joints of the city Mo- body but Mrs. Nation knew what plans she had laid.
 In the crowd were large number of students of Washburn college, ministers of the city churches and number of professional and business men. The
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
TO ASSIST KITCHENER.

War office to Send linn u Financial
 Assistant. London, Feb. 1.-The war office has made the following announcements:
 Lord Kitchener having expressed a desire for a financial assistant in view of the heavy expenditure proceeding in South Africa, the secretary of state for war has appointed Guy Douglass Ar thur Fleetwood Wilson, under secretary of state for war, to proceed to South Africa and to act temporarily as finan- cial adviser to Lord Kitchener. MT, Wilson will leave Saturday"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
A BIG EXPEDITION PLANNED
WALDERSEE CALLS FOR ALL
 AVAILABLE TROOPS.
Asks the Various Generals to Have Them Ready in Two Weeks-The Cam patgn to Last Eighty Oays-UMyatis- factory Condition of Peace Negotia- Atn,, <h> C~,,se

factory Condition Or Peace NegOtla-
 tions tho Cause.
 Pekin, Feb.'17.-A few days ago Count Won Waldersee wrote to the generals under his supervision notifying them to have all their valuable troops ready in two weeks for an expedition lasting eighty days. To-day General Chaffee and General Voyron the French cona- mander, received letters asking for their cooperation and expressing desire to know what forces they can spare. In commencing his letter to General Chaf- fee, Count Won Waldersee says:
 Owing to the unsatisfactory nature of the negotiations for peace and also to circumstances rendering sucn a course desirable, it probably will be necessary to resume military operations on a large scale, especially toward the vest
 It is not thought likely that General Chaffee will agree to such plan with out instructions from Washington. The French commander, however, is expecting ito do so. Count Won Waldersee's plans contemplate offering the command of the expedition in the first instance to Sir Alfred Gaselee, the British com mander, but it is believed that, in view of his recent illness, General Gaselee will inform Count Won Waldersee that he is unable to accept the command. Tn that event it will be offered to General Voyron, pro- vided the French fall in with the ar engagement, which Count von Walder- see believes will be the case. Such an offer to General Voyron would have the effect it is thought, of overcoming the differences which have existed between the French and Germans, because it would be a demonstration of Count von Waldersee confidence in the military ability of the French contingent
 Ere long an announcement is expect ed that the destination of the proposed expedition is Sian Flu. The foreign en- voys. believe its object is to compel the Chinese to accept the terms of the pow CTS. It is thought that when it becomes known that the expedition has started the imperial court will hasten to com. ply immediately with all the demands of the joint note.
 The military are much elated at the prospect of active service. Many be- lieve the Chinese army will strive to the uttermost to protect the province of | Shen Si against invasion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
Sn d End Ofa Boy.

Watertown, Mass, Feb 1.-The body of seven-year-old James Monahan missing from his home in Cambridge for over week. was found in an ash barrel in the rear of factory this af- ternoon. The boy left home to carry his fathers dinner, the father being em- ployed at the Watertown arsenal and, 1t is supposed that he wandered away as the body was found four miles from home. The police hold to the opinion that after becoming tired out from walkings the boy crawled into the emp ty barrel for shelter, fell asleep and froze to death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
TEMPORARILY ADJUSTED.
The Asphalt COntroversy-Mat May
 be Settled in Courts.

Willemstad, Island of Suracoa, Feb. T.-(Via Haytien cable)-The asphalt controversy has been temporarily ad- justed by the diplomacy of the United States minister to Venezuela, Francis B. Loomis, and the matter will doubt less go to the courts, as it is reported that the United States government de- sires a formal adjudication as to the rival interests involved. It Is under stood that MT. Loomis has conveyed request to this effect to the Venezuelan government. Should the decision be against the New York and Bermuda company then the question of interven- ton will be opened afresh. Trouble is feared at Pitch Lake should an attempt to eject the New York and Bermuda company be made before decision has been reached by the courts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
WILL NOT SPOIL THE GUN.
Ex ,oSioM of She'll in One of the Kear-
 sarge's Big Weapons.


 sarge's Big Weapons.
 Washington, Feb. 17.-A mail report giving an account of the bursting of a shell in the bore of one of the big thir- teen-inch guns of the Warship Rear sarge has been received at the bureau of ordnance of the navy department. The accident occurred several weeks ago while the ship was at target prac- tice off Pensacola. The damage result ing is said to be not serious and con- sisted mainly in the deforming or "gouging'' of the tube. This will not prevent the gun being used again. The naval officials treat the matter lightly, and say that such explosions occur oc- casionally It is probably the first time, however, that an explosion has occur, red in one, of the thirteen-inch guns The pecuniary loss will not be very large.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
Killed by Failing Tree,

New Milford, Conn, Feb 17.-CarrolI Clark, the ten-year-o son of Rob- ert Clark, of this place, was in- stantly killed Saturday afternoon by the falling of tree which his father was cutting down. The boy ran in the direction in which the tree was to fall and was struck in the head and back. His neck was broken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
VAN WrCh TE10ES POLICE BILL.
Legislature Will Undoubtedly Pass lt
 Over His Head,

New York, Feb. 17.-It was learned to-day that Mayor Van Wyck last night returned to Albany the police bill with his disapproval attached. He also sent a memorandum setting forth his reasons for vetoing the bill. Mayor Van Wyck kept the bill ten days, five days less than the time allowed by law. It is believed the bill will be passed over his veto by both houses of the leg islature, and that the governor will then sign it, making it law.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
KELLER CAN SLIGHTLY SEE.

vision Test on the Minister Who Was
 shot by m lrate Husband.
 New York, Feb 17.-AA vision test was made this afternoon on Rev. John Kell- CT. who was recently shot by Thomas G. Barker, and it shows the minister is not entirely blind. He can distinguish between light and darkness and also tells what objects are when held close to the eye. The tests were not severe The doctors feared to strain the weak ened eye, and did not prolong the test. The right eye of the patient is destroy- ed The sight of the left has been most seriously impaired. The physical con- dition of the injured man remains sat isfactory and the doctors are greatly pleased at the steady improvement
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
IR. LEEDS PAPERS STOLEN.

Thieves Enter His House and Take a
 Valtse Containing Them.
 Brussels, Feb. 17.-Dr. Leyds, the Transvaal diplomatic agent, returned hefe last evening from The Hague His baggage was placed for moment in the vestibule of his residence and short ly afterward it was ascertained that thieves had entered the house by false keys and stolen valise containing di- plomatic papers, The police are inves- tigating the matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
An Objection i'm Australia.

Sydney, N. s. w., Feb. 17.--sir Alfred Milner having notified the government of New South Wales of his intention to send an officer to recruit in Australia for the South African constabulary, the government has replied that the colony objects to such a proceeding.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
White Goods.

In the White Goods Department will be found all the new novelties of the season. white gren- a d i n e S, mercerized lawn7, fancy lace stripe lawns, mousseline d C soie, French lawns and many others.
 This Special
 One lot of white lawn in stripes, plaids and open-work effects, They are new goods. ;n short lengths, that's why you get them at lOc, instead of 2Oc and 25c.
 Trimmings and Neckwear
 These goods are priced to attract intelligent pur- chasers.
 Persian bands and gallons. regular and serpentine styles in great vari- etv and beauty of design.
 Persian allovers, spangled jet, gold and opalescent effects, gold and silver embroidered taffeta, satin and net in white and black. Collars in Pojnt Venice, Russ ian, Batiste, gold embroidery and many other styles.
 Boleros in Russian and Venice lace, also embroidered taffeta.
 The very choisest styles of new Spring neckwear, ranging from l2Hc to $7.O0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
Nathaniel Swift Dead

Chicago. Feb. 177-Nathaniel Swift, brother of Gustavus F. Swift, the mill lionaire packer, died here to-day after an illness of four days, the immediate cause of his death being congestion of the brain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
New Silks. Foulard Silks.

Foulard Silks.
 It is almost impossible to describe the beauty,o1 the foulard silks this sea- son. The colors never seemed so brilliant and charming, and designs so striking and artistic, yet refined. We have the choicest work ofthe best American and foreign manufacturers to show you. Many exclusive patterns. Prices 3yc, soc, 5oc, 75c, 8oc, $1.00 and $1.25 yard. Wash Silks.
 Best quality of corded silks in the pretti- est styles ever shown. Nearly one hundred patterns to choose from. Economical and beauti- full for waists, entire dresses, tea gowns and the like.
 39c and 4oc yard. Novelties in Woolen
 Dress Goods.
 Novelties in these fab rics will be much worn this Spring and Summer. The colorings are exquis- .tely refined and dainty, ,he materials are sheer and 1iny and w h C n over contrasting silk or Nearsilk Things, gives the changeable ef- feet which is so charm ng.
 45 in. Examine cloth with black atin stripe. Colors, rose, turquoise, ,elio and grey. $l.25 yard
 38 in. Albatros and nuns yelling trictly all. wool-in rose, cell, pink, ray, cream and castor. 5Oc yard
 AS in. Leutira cloth. beautiful attn finished material, comes in ose, serpent, castor, hello, national, ray and cardinal. SI.OO yd
 Printed Henrietta-with black i ots, printed on castor. grey, white, ose, hello, reseda. light blue and ardinal grounds, also navy and | lack grounds with red dots-very ainty for waists, wrappers, kimonos nd the like. Regular Sl.00 qual- y. Special 49c yd |
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
In the Cloak Store

HI I11O ~AO&AAA ~ AOA N 1 There is always an at tractiveness about the |new-the first view of what fashion has declar ed shall be worn. Our advance lines of suits, skirts and waists are here with all of fashions latest kinks. They are refreshing to look upon, these becoming styles of 1901. Perfect fit, super for finish, fashionable shapes and moderate price-marks are the ele 1nents through which these new garments will leap into immediate favor.
  WOmen's Waists.
 Of French flannel, back and front made of cluster tucks, Bishop sleev- es. stock collar. Colors are sage. old rose and red $l.96
 Of Albaros, made with stitched pleated back, front tucked to form yoke effect, Bishop sleeves and stock collar. Colors are tan, blue pink. rose and grey. $X. 70
 Of hcmstitched taffeta silk. back, front and sleeves of solid tucks, all ternating with rows of hemstitching, pointed scolloped front trimmed with gilt buttons, All the latest shades including rcd. hello, rose. white, blue and black. $4,46
 Take a look at the new spring suits. The quiet est, neatest, prettiest lot of suits we've seen to- gether in a good while. Among them are the eton, blouse eton and double breasted effects. SIS. 50, 16.o8, 17.98, $1o. .o8, $25.00 up to $60. %.
 Misses Suits.
 Of Homespun. Jackets are made in the blouse eton effects lined with taffeta silk. Seven gored skirt lined with percaline and velveteen bound. Colors are light and me d. ium grey. $I3.5O Black Dress Goods.
 AS in. silk and wool crepe de chine. $i.26 yd |
 A full line of black albatros, nuns yelling. etamine and crepon effects. 5Oc, 75c $l.OO. $I.25, Sl.5O and up to $2.5O yard Black Grenadines.
 Beautiful, aristocratic stuff, always n style, always with the leaders in iress goods, no matter what they nay be. X
 $l.OO to 3.98 ya < <
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St. Petersburg, Feb. 17.-General Pcnde. zee, chief of the French general staff, has arrived here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18

Vienna, Feb. 17.-Sight earthquake shocks occurred to-day tn the district of Trisce and Laibache. =.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-18
GEN. DEWEl HARD PRESSED
LORD KITCHENER pERSONALLI
 DIRECTING THE CHASE.

Boer Leaders Force Said to be Denudet
 of Almost All Transport Vehicles
 His Horses Exhausted-SeveraI Col-
 umns After IIim-One Commando
 Breaks Through French's Gordon.
 London, Feb. 18.-A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from De Aar, dated February 16 confirms the report of the arrival there of Lord Kitchener and his staff to superintend the chase of Gen. eral De Wet. The correspondent says:
 De Vets force Is now denuded of almost all transport vehicles and his horses are exhausted"
 Other South African dispatches re- port that several columns are pursuing General De Wet, whose exact wherea- bouts, however, is not indicated.
 London, Feb. 1S.-Dispatches from Pretoria announce that the Carolina commando has broken through General French's cordon westward.
 Cape Town, Feb. 17.--Another death from bubonic plague has occurred here, and two fresh cases are reported. The discharging of ships is at standstill.
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THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
At the Howe X StetSOn Stores.
 NI y Fdy commarng Monday bumy1sh 
The Stores Fairly SDapkle With NGVlGSS.

Shelves and counters groan under their. weight of new things. Not an express, freight or boat, but what brings daily additions to the showing, which is by far the grandest New Haven has ever seen.
 The Exposition continues all this week so0 that any who have not been able to view this brilliant picture may have opportunity to do So.
 Some wide awake offerings picked up at ran dom from among the host of new things.
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Husband and Wife Perish Tog gether-A A
 Daughter Slightly Hurt.

San Francisco, Feb. 17-The South ern Pacific's eastbound limited express train was wrecked at Mills City, New, last night. The fireman and three pas- sengers were killed. The conductor, engineer one brakeman, two postal clerks and one passenger were injured.
 The dead are: Adolph Bissenger and wife San Francisco; Clinton R. Coul- ter, San Francisco; F. l.. Whitaker, fireman.
 The injured are: Conductor Markle, Engineer George Abbey, Postal Clerk c. A. Schuyler, Postal Clerk J. c. Corin.
 Miss Bissenger, whose parents were among the killed, was slightly injured. All the passengers were badly shaken up. The train ran into a washout which had been caused by a cloudburst. All trains east and west were aban- doned for forty eight hours.
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The Clinton R. Coulter, who is men, tioned in the above dispatch as having been one of the killed in the wreck, may be Clinton B. Coulter the crack bicycle rider, who is a brother law of William Aufort, the polo manager, of this city. MT Coulter's home was in San Francisco The last two times MT. Coulter appeared in this city he rode at Elm City Park against Alba tross, the guideless wonder, September IA and October 15, 1898. He has many friends in this city.
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Black Grenadines.

Beautiful, aristocratic stuff, always in style, always with the leaders in dress goods, no matter what they may be.
 $l.!0O to 3. 08 ya
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FOUR KILLED IN fl WRECK.

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Misses Suits.

AS in. silk and wool crepe de chine. Si.26 yd
 A full line of black aibatros, nuns yelling. etamine and creponE effects. 5Oc, 75c $l.OO, $I.25, $l.5O and up to $2. 50 yard