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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-01-25
4 GOLDEN INVITATION.
san Francisco Knights Templar to
 President Mckinley.

Washington, Jan. 24.-Among the call CTS at the White house to-day was Cap tain 0. J. Humphrey of San Francisco who was presented to the president by Senator Perkins as the special envoy of California commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar, of San Francisco, to personally present to President McKin- ley an invitation from the commandery to meet with it upon his visit to the Pacific coast the coming spring.
 The card of invitation is solid gold plate 31sx51s inches, and about one- eighth of an inch in thickness In the upper right hand corner is an enam- elled Maltese cross, with the usual in- signia of the order having in the cen- ter fine diamond of about one carat in weight.
 It is probable that the president will accept the invitation and he may hold reception in the commandery asv- lun1. Another caller was John ]. Me- Cook Of New York who on behalf of the national Y. M. c. A. invited the president to attend the grand i,,bilee celebration commemorating the ffftieth anniversary of the founding of the or ganization which will be held in Ros- ton June II to II, 1901. The nresident said that if he returned from his Cali fornia trip in time he would be very glad to attend the celebration.
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A. o. U. w. Past Masters.

Hartford, Jan. 24.-The Past Masters Association of the Ancient Order of United Workmen met in this city this afternoon and elected the following off, cers: Presiding master, A. F. Anderson, of New London; master foreman F. w. Wright, of New Haven; master over- seer, D. M. Peircy, of New Haven; mas ter recorder, John E. Ball, of Hartford; master receiver, F. Clarence Bisseil, of Willimantic; master financier, Hugh Gibbs, of New Haven; master guide, P. w. Salmon, of Terryville; member of executive committee, c. c. Bulkley, of Hartford. A banquet was served at Iongs hotel
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CHINESE TROOPS MOBILIZE
25,OOO HAVE APPEARED NEAR THE
 FRENCH SPHERE.
Have Not Yet shown Any Signs of -Waldersee Says There Are
 Many Bands of Robbers in Chilli Three German Columns Moving


 Berlin, Jan. 24.-The German foreign office confirms the reports that twenty five thousand Chinese troops have ap- peared near the French sphere, but it is asserted that thus far they have shown no signs of hostility.
 Count von Waldersee, in a dispa tch to the war office from Pekin, dated Jan- uary 21, says: There are many bands of robbers in the province of Chi-Li. The British lost two men while engag- ing the robbers near Shan-Hai- Kwan. !" He alludes to three German columns moving through the province.
 Tien Tsin, Jan. 23.-Preparations are being made in Tien Tsin to make it the military base for the coming spring and summer, and it is beli ved a maj 0rity of the troops in Pekin will encamp in this neighborhood preparatory to grad ual debarkation Great quantities of ice are being stored, and options are being obtained upon a majority of the large buildings in the foreign conces. sions.
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WORK OF TIT E $ SENAT'E.
War Tax Reduction Bill Reported
 Washfngton's Farewell to be Read.

Washington, Jan. 24-The Senate de- voted the day to the discussion of the Indian appropriation bill, making only fair progress The discussion of the Indian bill was frequently interrupted by calls for a quorum made by MT. Wellington, of Maryland, who was in- sistent tothe last upon the presence of full Senate. The war revenue reduc- ton bill was reported from the finance committee by MT. Aldrich, who an- nounced that he would call it up early next week. MT. Gallinger said he would call up the pension appropriation bill when the Indian bill was out of the way. MT. Hoar offered a resolution providing that on February 22 imme- diatelv after the reading of the jour nal, Washirgton's farewell shall be read by senator to be hereafter designated. It was adopted.
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DEBT LED TO HIS SUICIDE.
Identity of the Young Man Found in
 in the Seine.

Paris, Jan. 24.-The remains of a young man of refined features which have been in the morgue since January 12 when they were found floating in the Seine, have been identified as those of Langrel Harys, an artist we'll known in the American colony The United States consulate officials are attempt ing to locate his relatives. His father is supposed to be Henry H. Harys, of 3225 Lydia avenue, Kansas City.
 He had not lived with his parents for some time, an aunt having adopted him. He lived here at the Hotel De France and at Choiseul He was only able to make a precarious living by the brush and debts began to annoy him. Re- gently he had been asking assistance from friends. He owed a bill Of 1,200 francs at the hotel which was pressed for payment. It is believed discourage ment and financial distress were the motives for his suicide. He was last seen alive at midnight January II.
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Howe & Stetson.
AN OPINION ON TRANSFERS.
Railroad and Bridges Committee He-
 quests One.

The committee on railroads and bridges met last night to take action towards recommending concerning sev- eral matters pending before the com mittee. One matter up was the resolu- ton for the building of a drawbridgo at the site of the Barnesville bridge on Grand avenue. Four members of the committee were present, Alderman Cor coran and Councilmen Harris, Wohl- maker and Rausch. Two members fa- vored a drawbridge and two closed bridge. The matter was therefore con- tinued for consideration until subse- quent meeting, when the other men- may be present.
 The committee decided to recommend to the common council that the direc- tor of public works be directed to have started as soon as possible the work on the construction of a new drawbridge across West river at Kimberly avenue.
 The matter of general transfers on the street railroads of the city is before this committee. It was decided last night to request from the corporation counsel an opinion as to whether the common council had power to order the companies to issue general transfers and to request him in case he thought that the common council had such power to draft the proper order
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Italian Socialist Deputy's Greeting of
 EuIogy to the Queen.

Rome, Jan. 24.-The premier, Signor Saracco, eulogized Queen Vic toria in the chamber of deputies to-day and moved an adjournment. A socialist, Signor Morgari, broke the respectful silence with cry of Long live the Boers." No notice, however, was taken of the incident and the House adjourned
 Paris, Jan. 24.-President Loubet to- day paid visit lasting quarter of an hour to the British ambassador, Sir Ed mund J. Monson at the embassy, to ex- press his condolences on the death of Queen Victoria.
 Madrid, Jan 24.-The Spanish cabinet has appointed the Duke of Mandas the Spanish ambassador at London, and Admiral Cervera to be delegate of Spain at the funeral of Queen Victoria. Ad- miral Cervera's reported illness, appar- ently, is not true.
 Paris. Jan. 24-It was intended to move an adjournment of the French narliament to-day, but finding that the Reichstag did not adjourn yesterday +be idea was abandoned. M. Delcasse, minister of foreign affairs, referred to the death of Queen Victoria in the Sen ate to-day. He said the queen had ac- ouired singular authority outside of her own empire and universal respect.
 Rome, Jan. 24.-King Victor Emanuel has ordered that the court go into mourning for a fortnight.
 Brussels, Jan. 24.-The Belgian court will go into mourning for eight weeks.
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INDIAN UPRISING SERIOUS
CHOCTA JOIN CREEKS 4ND
 SITUATION 1S DANGEROUS.
Troops Hurrying to the Scene of fh Trouble in Indian Territory Fear for Safety of Dawes Commission App praisers-Snakes Have Planned to De- stroy the Railroads

Wichita, Kans, Jan. 24.--A telegram received here tonight says that Gov ernor Barnes has asked Colonel Hoff-
 man to come to Guthrie to be ready to take charge of the militia that may be ordered to Chandler, Stroud and other towns bordering on the Indian Terri tory before morning. Correspondence with the various border towns shows that the Creek and Choctaw uprisings are very serious The militia company at Shawnee has been ordered to be ready for duty at moments notice.
 Muskogee, I. T., Jan. 24.-The Creek uprising Is growing to dangerous pro- portions. Marshal Bennett has just re- ceived a telegram from Bristow, l. T., announcing that six hundred armed Creeks are preparing to attack the town and pleading for protection. Marshal Bennett and Agent Shoenfelt are swear ing in large numbers of deputies whom they are forwarding to the scene of trouble It is now feared they will reach the town too late and the mayor of Bristow has been instructed to swear in all the men necessary. Sol- diers are being hurried from Fort Reno to the seat of the trouble, but they will not reach Bristow before tomorrow night.
 Indian Agent Shoenfelt will ask for pany of cavalry cannot handle the sit uation, for the Indians are dividing up into bands of one hundred. Marshal Bennett with six deputies is about to leave for Eufala where Crazy Snake was seen to-day and will attempt his capture. The Snake band is within three miles of Bristow and Is reported to have whipped two white men. The Dawes commission Is fearful for the safety of It's party of appraisers, head ed by Representative Hackbust, of Leavenworth, Kans., who are in the Wetumpka district. Notning has been heard from them for two days.
 South McAlester, I. T., Jan. 24.-Yes- terday's reports of ChoctaW uprising are fully confirmed. Scouts sent out from this city last night report the dis affected Choctaw have number of Creek Snakes among them and they
 
 arming for some time. They call them- selves the Choctaw Snakes. They in clude all those Indians who are opposed to allotment, and the conflict is between them and the treaty Indians.
 While non citizens are not in danger, 1t is stated that the Snakes have plan- ned to destroy all the railroads in their nation by burning bridges and section houses on preconcerted night. They have deposed Governor Duke and have issued an order to all citizens to cease leasing or renting to whites. The first offense they will punish with fifty lash as they say; ears will be cut off for the and death for the third. They nave organized and have leaders in every Choctaw county and claim to nave a membership of 2,600.
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REDUCTION OF WAR TAXES
SENATE COMMITTEE'S BTLL TAKES
 OFF NEARLY $4O,OOO,OOO.
That Produced by the Bill as Passed by the House Many Stamp Taxes Rc- pealed d-Beer, Tobacco and Medicines Included in Reductions.
Included in Reductions.

Washington, Jan. 24--Senator AL drich. chairman of the Senate commit tee on finance, to-day reported the war revenue reduction bill back to the Sem ate. The committee reports a complete substitute for the bill as it passed the House. Senator Aldrich made state ment explaining the changes, which are are as follows
 Stamp taxes repealed: Promissory notes, mortgages, bills of lading for ex- port, powers of attorney protest, char ter party, certificates of all kinds, leas- es, warehouse receipts, telegraphfc dis patches telephone messages, passage tickets, costing less than $50; express receipts, freight receipts, bonds, except bonds of indemnity, legacies to relig- ious, charitable, literary or educational institutions.
 Special taxes repeale: Commercial brokers.
 Taxes reduced: Conveyances, insur-
 
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Osborne house Is due to the kings kind ly desire to spare Lord Salisbury fa- tigue and trouble" When parliament ments next month it will be necessary to grant new civil list, the old list ex- bring with the death of the queen. Probably the radicals will endeavor to reduce the amount, but the general feeling leans toward an increase, in view of the increased value of the sur rendered royal estates. Renewed allow ances will also have to be made for the Duke of Cornwall and York.
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Death of Benjamin ID. SiIItman,

Benjamin D. silliman, well known lawyer of New York city and of lat additionally distinguished by the fact that he was the oldest active practi- tioner of his profession in that state and the oldest living graduate of Yale uni versity, died at his home, No. 56 Clinton street. Brooklyn, yesterday morning. He had been attacked by bronchial pneumonia some days ago, but was thought early in the week to have been on the road to recovery, desr'+e the burden of his ninety-fve years of life.
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THE MONTE EAL FIRE,
A Large List of Insurance Companies
 Involved.

Montreal, Jan. 24-The insurance companies involved in the big fire of last night are as follows: Aetna, s66- GOO; American, $21 900; Atlas sS6,O0O Alliance, $55,000; British America, s5.- 900; Caledonia, s50,OoO; Commercial Union, s75000; Connecticut, s7,OOO; Guardian, $120,000; Hartford, s10,O0O Imperial, S50,000 Lancashire, S42,000, Phoenix, of Hartford, s10,000; Phoenix, of London, $1S0, ,00o; Phoenix, of Brook lyn, S17,00o Liverpool, London and Globe, s97, ,000; London and Lancashire 5000; Law Union and Grown, S3.00O: London Assurance, s5o,OOO; Manchester, SCI ,O00; North British and Mercantile, $2S5,O00 Northern, SS6000; Norwich Union, s60000; North America, S25, 900: National of Ireland, S1S,000; Quebec, $35, ,000; Queen, $60,00O; Royal, $14O,O00; Scottish Union $6O,00O Sun, sS1 OOO; Union, $70 900; Western, 75,000; Ottawa, S20, 900; total, $2, 025, ,000.
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4 GOOD EXAMPLE.
Oswald Ottendorfer Leaves $5o,OOO to
 Employes-Other Requests.

New York, Jan. 24.-The will of the late Oswald Ottendorfer, proprietor and editor of the Staats Zeitung, was filed to-day The stock of the New Yorker Staats Zeitung is left to his three step daughters, Emma Schalk, Mathilda Won Riedenstein and Anna Woerishof- fer. The following bequests are made
 To the New York Free Circulating Library, $20000; to the United Relief works of the Society for Ethical Cult ure, $10,000; to the Charity Organiza- tion Society of the city of New York, $20000; to the Cooper Union for the ad- vancement of science and art, founded by the late Peter Cooper, $20000; to the German Hospital and Dispensary, $20,- 900; to the Isabella Heimath, founded by his late wife, $1OO,00O; to the Ger man Ladies Society for the Relief of Destitute Widows and Orphans and Sick Persons, $10,000; to each employe of the New Yorker Staats Zeitung who has been such for one year share in proportion to his salary in a total be- quest of $50,00O; to the American Mu- scum of Natural History, $25,000; to his step-grand daughter Anoinette, Coun- tess Sellern, $30000; to his step-grand daughter, Emma Carola Woerishoffer, $S0,000 to his step grand daughter An nbel, Baroness Won Leitenberg, $30,000; to Mrs Eleanora Stabler, his house. keeper, $20,O00, and to his servant, Patrick Gafligan, $5,0o0. All the residue of the estate is left in equal shares to MT. Ottendorfer's three step daughters.
 In connection with the Ottendorfer will filed to-day the announcement is made that Herman Ridder, of the Staats Zeitung, has waived all his rights to his share of the 0000 left the employees of the paper to the other employees of the paper.
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BRTT4IN AND R RUSSIA.
Former Said to Have Ordered Warshtps
 to China.

Portsmouth, England, Jan 25.-It is asserted here that the British first class battleships Ocean and Canopus have been ordered to hurry to Chinese wa ters from the Mediterranean in connec- tion with the dispute with Russia over the Eliot and Blonde islands.
 London, Jan. 25.-Dr. Morrison, in a dispatch to the Times from Pekin, com plains that Great Britain has with drawn her protest in the Shan Hal Kwan railroad affair, thus facilitating Russia's designs in Manchuria.
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NEW HAVEN SAYINGS BANK.
The Sixty-third Annual Statement a
 Very Satisfactory One.

Very satisfactory One.
 The sixty-t third annual statement just issued by the New Haven Savings bank shows that that institution is as usual in a very satisfactory financial condl- tion. The statement contains a list of the securities held by the bank, togeth- CT with the par value, book value and market value of each. The total par value of the securities held is $7,743 900, the total book value $7,728,5S9 and the total market value sS,675, 300. The cash on hand and on deposit amounts to S449, 074SO, bills receivable $3,371, 11O, real estate by foreclosure $9,29ES1, banking house $600O. The total market value Of the banks assets is $12,510,9S2. Il. The liabilities are as follows: Deposits $11,- O71, ,42642, profit and loss $92,644.69, sur plus fund $40o,O0O; total, $11,564, ,071.11. The bank has 29,7So depositors.
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Topeka saIoonkeepers Worried.

Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 24.-The saloon keepers of Topeka are much worried over the possibility of Mrs Nation com ing here There have been several re- ports that she would be here soon. The owners of the saloons have prepared elaborate barricades for their doors and have engaged the services of watchmen so that it will be difficult matter for Mrs. Nation to gain entrance.
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Colored Dress Goods.

All our Fancy Colored Dress Goods, were 39 to 50 cents yard.
 Clearance price 25c yd "A inch plaid Moreens, were 75c yd.
 Clearance price 25c 54 inch Storm Serge, navy only, worth $1.OO. Clearance price soc 52 inch all wool Cheviot navy only, worth 75c. Clearance price 4Oc yd A inch all wool Storm Serge, navy only. worth 59c. Clearance price 33c yd 50 inch Broadcloths and Venetians, $1. % quality. Clearance price z0c yd so inch Broadcloths and Venetans, were $l.25 and $l.50. Clearance price $l. .O0yd 45 inch Parola Cloths, all shades, worth 8oc. Clearance price 56c yd A inch silk and wool plaids, worth 75c.
 Clearance price 44c yd 45 inch all wool Covert Cloth, was $l,2s
 Clearance price 40c AZ inch Lansdown, all colors, was $L25
 Clearance price $l.1O yd Remnants half price.
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Patti Sin 2s to Dead QueeM.

London, Jan. 24.-At the suggestion of Mime. Patti, memorial services in honor of Queen Victoria, conducted by Father Bernard Vaughan took place yesterday evening at Craig-y-Nos castle, Wales. The musical portion was arranged by Mime. Patti and was extremely beauti- full. She and the tenor, Sanelly, sang.
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An Unique Defiance

Boston, Jan. 24.-Frederick McCosby, proprietor Of the palatfal private hotel, the Tullieries. on Commonwealth ave- nue, to-day was found not guilty of iIe- gal sale of liquor. The hotel has no Ii- cense. The defense was that the liquor belonged to one of the guests.
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Thirty-five Perish ed.

Trondhjem, Norway, Jan 24.-Thirty five persons perished in a hurricane at Hero on January g. Sixty boats were sunk in the harbor and eight houses were blown away.
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The Success of our light lunch is assured Evidently our patrons appreciate convenient place whore they can rest and partake of a light lunch at a reasonable price.
 Products of the Twentieth Gen. tury Food Go. are served.
 Saturday we shall introduce sev- eral special dishes. Try them.
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Bad Wreck Near Beacon Falls.

Beacon Falls, Conn.,, Jan. PA south bound freight train jumped the track a half mile north of this town at S;30 tonight, derailing six cars, of which three went into the river One man, a brakeman, was slightly hurt by being thrown from the top of his car It is supposed that the wreck was caused by the breaking of an axle. Traffic was delayed for two hours.
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A Just Punishment.

Saco, Me, Jan. 24.-George Whita, of Wells for throwing a stone through a, railroad passenger car window as it was passing, and for tamperng with a rail- road switch, was sentenced to eleven years in state prison to-day.
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Torrington Nan Kills Himself.

Torrington, Conn.,, Jan. 24.-Charles Klingberger fifty-four years old, Ger man, committed suicide to-day by talk ing carbolic acid while intoxicated. Klingerberg had been Respondent for a year vast on account of the death of his wife, and this cause is assigned for his act. He was employed at the Coo Brass works
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President Eiiot's Record.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 24.-President Eliot has just completed longer term of service as president of the university than any one of his predecessors Up to this time Edward Holyoke, who was president from 1737 to 1769, held the rec ord.
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Washington, Jan. 24.-The agricultural appropriation bill was reported to the House to-day. It carries approximately S4 5O0. GOO covering the usual expenses of the experiment stations etc, together with T encouragement of the several departments in the interest of simplifying the service.
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NO CHANGE IN PREMEERSHIP
Salisbury to Retain Office Under King
 Edward.

London Jan. 25-"There is no truth in the rumor that a change in the pre-
 miership is contemplated" says the Daily Mail. MT. Balfour's presence at
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WOMEN AGAINST WOMEN.
MRS. NATION IN ANONHER FIGHT
 IN ENTERPRISE.
Party Led by saIoonkeeper's Wife Att tacks Her and Her FolIowers-An of Them Arrested Will be Tried To-day Mrs. Nation Wounded but Will Con- tinue Her Campaign
tinue Her Campaign.

Enterprise, Kan. Jan. 24.-A street fight occurred here to-day between wo- men, led on one side by Mrs. Carrie Nation, the saloon wrecker, and on the other by Mrs. John Schifling, wife of the manager of the saloon wrecked yes- terday. Mrs. Schilling was backed by dozen female friends.
 As a result of the fight Mrs. Nation swore out warrants against Mrs. Schil- ling and her husband and Mrs. William Rittner, charging them with assault, and Mayor Hoffman swore out war rant against Mrs. Nation, charging her with disturbing the peace. All were arrested, and taken before Judge Holt. He bound all concerned over for trial at 1 o'clock tomorrow. Mrs. Nation re- turned to the home of MT. Hoffman to doctor her wounds and, as she declared, '"prepare for tomorrow" Much excite ment prevailed over the affair and bus mess practically was suspended this af- ternoon.
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Postmaster of East HartIand.

Washington, Jan. 24.-F. J. Tilla- paugh was to-day appointed postmas- ter at East Hartland, Conn.,, a fourth class office.
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Fruit of the Loom Cotton. Reg uIar price oc. Clearance price Acs

Pleached Sheets, made of Dwight An chor Cotton, 2A yards long, 2A yards wide. Value 63c. Clearance price soc
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Only two more days In which to buy $500 Glasses at o8c.
 Every purchaser entitled to q thorough examination of their eyes.
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Clearance Sale of. Ores. Goods.

Stock taking time is coming and goods must go. That is the active principle of this store. Cost is a secondary con- sideration. Note partic- ularly this lot of high- class novelties, ends of lines and over-stocks.
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Bed Spreads.

Just a hint of the good values you will find in this department. Fine heavy crochet Quilts, hemmed, ready for use. Value $l.00,
 Clearance price 75c Better quality, $l,2 value,
 Clearance price o5c Fine Marseilles Quilt, full size, hemmed ready for use. Worth $l. 63.
 Clearance price Sl l0
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"LONG LIVE THE BOERS.'

Account of the Proclaiming of the new
 King is on Page 8