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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
CONSIDERING THE ESTIMATES
THE COMMON COUNCILS COMMIT
 TEE "FINDS 4 WAY'

10 Incrense the Finance Boards Appro-
 priations by Adding New Items
 Voted to Recommend That the East
 Rock Park Appropriation be Cut from
 S6,OOO to $500 and That More Money
 be Givcn the Lamp Department Another Session Tonight.
 The committee on estimates held an interesting meeting last night and de- cided to recommend some small changes in the appropriations as reported by the i board of finance The committee is a large one, consisting of the councilman ic and aldermanic chairmen of the va- rious joint standing committees. The most important action taken was to de- eide to recommend an addition to the appropriation for the lamp department and to recommend that the appropria- tion for East Rock park be reduced from $6,O0O to $500.
 Councilman Logan was elected chair man of the committee. On motion of Alderman Walter F. Walsh it was vot- ed to recommend change in the item street sprinkling, hire of horses and drivers, car service, March 15 to No vember 20, and repair of carts $2S000," to read: Street sprinkling, hire of horses and drivers, car service or carts, March 15 to November 20, and repair of carts, $2S,000." Alderman Walsh also moved to recommend that $5,000 be transferred from the item for repair of crushed stone pavements to a new item for erecting a sea wall at Quinnipiac park. This motion was defeated, as was also motion by Councilman Kelly to strike out from the public works de- partment appropriation the item for car fare.
 On motion of President Harkin, of the board of councilmen, 1t was voted to recommend that the appropriation for permanent pavements be cut from $1,- 900 to s2C0.
 Alderman Miller spoke in favor of so amending items in the fire department appropriations that the badges pur- chased for commissioners might belong to the commissioners. The board of finance prepared the badge item to pro- vide that the badges, when purchased, would belong to the city. Councilmen Bracken and Elliott and Alderman Wright spoke against motion in line with Mir Miller's suggestion, and the motion was lost.
 When the lamp department estimates were reached Alderman Miller asked Alderman Savers, chairman of the lamp committee, about the appropriation for lamps. Alderman Savers stated that the appropriation made by the board of finance was not enough to pay the expense of running next year the lamps already in position which were ordered by the court of common council. If
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
TUNNEL UNDER THE HUDSON.
old Half Finished Project to be Com
 pleted.

New York, Dec. 12,-At the office of the North Jersey Street Railway com pany, Jersey City, announcement was made to-day that the company, which controls most of the trolley lines in northern New Jersey, had secured con- trol of the old half-finished Hudson River tunnel and would complete 1t. The tunnel will be used by the trolley lines of North Jersey for a route into New York city. The tunnel will be the link to connect the Metropolitan Trac- tion lines with those of New Jersey John D. Crimmins and William c. Whitney, who are directors in the Met ropolitan Traction line, have for years been represented in the North Jersey directorate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
PENN. ROADS TUNNELS.
What They Mean to tho Travelling
 Public.

New York, Dec. 12.-William H. Bald- win, Jr., president of the Long Island railroad, to-day explained the plans announced yesterday by President A. J. Cassatt of the Pennsylvania railroad for physical union of the two lines in this city by means of tunnels under the North and East rivers and this bor- ough. He said:
 "The building of these tunnels and of great union station at Seventh ave- nue and Thirty-third street in this bor- ough means that passenger can ar rive in the heart of the city without change of cars from any part of the United States. It consolidates as one line the Pennsylvania railroad and the Long Island railroad and passengers from all parts of the United States can go to the summer resorts of Long Island without change of cars.''
 Will 1t be possible to transport freight to Montauk Point and from there to ship it across the ocean, as the late Austin Corbin wished to do?"
 We are not interested in anything but the passenger problem Mir Bald win replied. We seek to provide ade- quate facilities for the transportation of the travelling public, and such facil- ities as the greatest city in this coun- try ought to have"
 Will there be no change of cars necessary in transferring passengers from the regular steam roads to the electric tunnel roads?"
 Not at all. Electric locomotives will be hitched right on to the trains of passenger and express cars and will draw them swiftly throughly the under ground passages without disturbing the passengers"
 How much do you estimate the cost of these improvements to be-"
 ''In the neighborhood of 50,O00,000, all told"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
B4LFOUR NOT PESSIMfSTIC.
No Danger to British Trade in Increase
 of Other Nations Trade

London, Dec. 13.-A. J. Balfour, first lord of the treasury and government leader in the house of commons, while distributing prizes for technical educa- tion at Newcross last night referred to foreign trade and competition. He said he was no pessimist on that subject, and that he believed that it was a pro- found and dangerous fallacv that the trade success of other nations was an injury to British trade. The prosperity of one nation, he held, conduced to the prosperity of all. MT. Balfour said: But we must take care that our best workmen get the highest remunera- tion."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
BOTH PREPARING FOR WAR
DECREE ISSUED FOR MOBILIZ1-
 TXON OF ARGENTINE TROOPS.
Chtlf Also Taking Precautions for Threatened Hostflities -Latter's An swer to Argentine Demand Will he Made To-dny-Activity in Gillian Military Circles-Still a Belief That War Will be Averted
War Will be Averted

Buenos Ayres, Dec. 12,-(via Calves ton, Tex )-The relations between Chill and the Argentine republic con- tinue strained. Chili has not yet re- piled to the demand for the construc- ton of strategic roads In the litigated territory. The Chilian answer to this demand will be given tomorrow. Both countries are taking protective meas ure.
 In case Chilis reply is not favorable, Argentina will withdraw her minister from Santiago de Chilli, and the ante cedents and history of the misunder- standing will be forwarded to Great Britain for arbitration.
 A decree, ordering the mobilization January 1, of the reserves of 1878 and 1879, has been issued. These reserves amount to 60000 men. The chamber, In secret session. has voted the credits necessary for the mobilization of the militia.
 Chilli is busily engaged in buying warships, aiming to surpass the power of the Argentine fleet.
 Commercial circles here hope the in- fluence of the pope will prevent a con- fiict of arms between the two coun- tries. Calm reigns here. There have been no warlike manifestations but all parties are united in support of the government. The Argentine and for eign newspapers published here unani- mously counsel the Argentine govern ment to maintain it's present energetic attitude.
 The Argentine government yesterday deposited in London G2,1o0,00O to in sure the payments of the coupons of the Argentine debt. The Argentine government possesses aother reserve fund of $13,000,O00 The Bourse of Buenos Ayres is but very slightly dis turbed.
 Santiago de Chili, Dec. 12.-The Chilian minister of foreign affairs will tomorrow convey the answer of his government to the minister of the Ar genuine republic to Chli. There is a certain movement in military circles. There is general feeling, however, that good sense will prevail and that everything between Chili and the Ar genuine will be amicably settled.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
DISASTROU G4LE7N ENGLAND.
Worst Breakdown Of Wires in Twenty
 Years.

London, Dec. 19-The postal author tties say that yesterdays gale and snowstorm caused the worse breakdown of the telegraph and telephone lines that has occurred in twenty years.
 North of a line drawn through Bir- mingham, the whole country, including Ireland, is almost cut off from commu- nication with London. Press dispa tches had to be sent by rail.
 The heavy snowfall continued throughout the day and the gale was still raging last night. There is no doubt that many shipping disasters will be reported.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
BOER TREATMENT OF WOUNDED.
Kitchener Relieves Leaders Have Lost
 Control of Their Nen.

London, Dec. 12.-The war office has issued statement tonight dealing with the Boer treatment of Colonel Bensons wounded at Brakenlaagte, which is result of a special investi- gation of the matter instituted by Lord Kitchener.
 The statement sets forth that eight cen officers and men of Colonel Ben sons command were kindly and even carefully treated by the Boers, while the remaining seventy-five men who were examined testified that they wit messed and suffered atrocities worse than those which followed the Vlak- fontein disaster. These latter said that unarmed and wounded men lying around the guns were killed at close range, and that the survivors of the en- gagement suffered torture, being robbed and stripped of their clothing in spite of their wounds and broken limbs
 Lord Kitchener says that evidently the Boer leaders are no longer able to repress murder and outrage on the part of their subordinates.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Yale Man Gives to Prin cetOn.

Princeton, N. J., Dec. 12.-The quar- terly meeting of the university board of trustees was held here this after noon at which Professor Hermann F. Huss, head of the department of Ger man in the scientific school, handed in his resignation on account of ill health. Announcement was made in the meet ing that T. D. Cuy1er a prominent graduate of Yale university, has con- tributed sum of money for Princeton's new gymnasium. James Johnson, the old negro who has been connected with the college since 1889, also made a con +rihution for the new gymnasium.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
STA MROCK IFS MARROW ESCAPL
Yacht Badly scorched in n Fire at Erie
 Basin.

New York, Dec 12.-Sir Thomas Lip tons cup challenger Shamrock II. nar- rowly escaped being destroyed by fire tonight. Only the strenuous efforts of the firemen, who kept streams of water pouring over her, saved the yacht. As it was, the Shamrock was badly scorch- ed by heat from the fire on one of her sides.
 The fire burned the boiler shop of the J. M. Robins company at the Erie Ba- sin drydock, Brooklyn, where the Shamrock was laid up for the winter. One of the Shamrock's launches, stored in the building was consumed. A number of patterns belonging to the American liner New York, which is be- ing repaired at the dock, were also de- stroyed. The damage by the fire is es- timated at $1OO000,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
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HARVARD CELEBRATES VICTORY.
Professor Hollis Puts Quietus on Re-
 ports That He WiII Resign.

| Boston, Dec. 12.-Harvard's recent football victory over Yale was celebrat- ed tonight by dinner to the victorious eleven and the coachers at the Ameri- can house, under the auspices of the Athletic association of Harvard grad uates. The men who played in the Yale and Pennsylvania games were the guests of honor, while the second elev- en and substitutes, the baseball team and the Harvard Glee club were also invited.
 Telegrams were read from Senator Lodge and the Harvard club of New York. J. H. Sears, captain of the 'S9 eleven, acted as toastmaster. The addresses were in happy vein. Col onel N. P. Hallowell was presented as the father of Harvard football men," He proposed a toast to Theodore Roose- welt, president of the United States, a telegram from whom he read. Major Hfgginson said he was more glad for what the union meant to Harvard than any other Harvard man could be.
 The other spekers were Dean Briggs,
 The other speakers were Dean Briggs, Lampoon. Captain Campbell of the eleven, Coach Reid, Professor I. N Hollis. O. G. Frantz and w. H. Lewis.
 Professor Hollis urged the abolition of coaching from the side lines. He also put quietus on the various news paper reports that he is going to re- sign, saying that he did not think any of those reports emanated from sister universities. Both Campbell and Reid were uproariously cheered. The sing ing throughout was good and with Fair Harvard the hannueters disnerSed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
To Prosecute Irish Mem bers.

London, Dec. 13.-Jasper Fully, M. P, for Leitrim and John ODonnell, M. F., for South Mayo, will be prosecuted un- der the crimes act on charge similar to that brought against Conor O'Kelly, M. F.. chairman of the Mayo county council The government decided to prosecute Conor O'Kelly an dseveral of ficials of County Mayo, for holding meetings and delivering intimidating speeches in defiance of the orders of the police.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Prominent Thnmpsonville Man Drops
 Dead.

Thompsonville, Conn.,, Dec. 12,-- George H. Bushnell aged fffty-eight, one of the most prominent citizens in this town, dropped dead while on his way to his home early this evening. Death was caused by heart disease. Mrs. Bushnell, wife of the dead man, who has been seriously i'll for some time became unconscious to- night when her husband did not arrive him at his usual time, and her death is expected moemn- tarily. MT Bushnell was manager of the Business Press company, and was . native of Wakefield, Mass.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Columhia Basket Ball Schedule,

New York, Dec. 12.--The schedule of the Columbia varsity basket ball team was this afternoon announced and in- clues the following games: January IS, Yale at New Haven; January 25, Princeton at Princeton; February 5, Harvard at New York; February 21, Yale at New York: February 2S, Princeton at New York; March 5, Har- yard at Cambridge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
NEXT q. fl. #, ENCAMPMENT.
Executive Com mitteo Decides to Hold
 ttiN Washington.

Chicago Dec 12.-Members of the ex- eoutive committee of the national coun- cil of the Grand Army of the Republic, at a meeting here tonight, unanimous ly decided to hold the next annual en- campment of the organization at Wash ington, D. c. It has been decided that the encampment will be held in the fall, although the exact date will not be se- lected until to- morrow. The monument in memory of General William T. Sher- man. which is being erected in Wash- ington, will be ready for dedication dur ing the time of the encampment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
SHOT BY DEFECTIVE.
A switohman Who Joined Strike on Consolidated Road

New York, Dec. 12-Matthew Farley, an employe of the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad, who joined the recent strike, was fatally shot to- night by William Thompson, woh was on the railroads detective force during the strike. Police Inspector Kane says Thompson's name is Gallagher. The men met in saloon and began to quarrel. Thompson drew a revolver and holding it against Farley's side, sent bullet into his lungs. Thompson was arrested.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Rush ed to HeRr Vanderbilt,

Boston, Dec. 12.-The fact that Cor nelius Vanderbilt was to lecture made fifteen hundred persons struggle to get into Walker hall Institute of Technol- ogy. tonight. The subject related to the boiler, but young women and ma irons rushed seats with all the en- thusiasm of Symphony rehearsal
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
GERMANF AND MONROE DOCTRINE
Incorrect Official View of President
 Rooseveips Declaration.

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Some commotion has been caused in the press here by the publication of cablegrams from New York to the effect that Washington considers incorrect the German official view of that passage in President Roosevelt's message containing his definition of the Monroe doctrine, which is here construed as permitting the collection by force of private claims against South American countries. In this connection the Tages Zeitung says: "If Germany finds it necessary to oc- cupy a Venezuelan port she would not ask Uncle Sam's permission to do so."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Conferred With President Hall.

A delegation from the Bridgeport board of aldermen had a conference with President Hall, of the Consolidat- ed road, in this city yesterday regard ing the former Gold street crossing in the Park City. This crossing was closed by agreement some time ago, and Pres ident Hall informed the committee that he considered it absolutely binding.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
STEAMER sOLD FOR $15O.s
The c. B. Lowndes Auotioned on Mi
 terday s5

The oyster steamer c. B. LowndeS5 against which Attorney J. D. DeweiI44 jr, secured judgment in admiraatyE court to cover the wages of mensessass ployed on the boat was sold at puhltt auction in Rowayton yesterday after noon. The steamer sold for $16Vs tsxS though worth many times that am0unt The price received does not cover thQla amount of the judgment, and action 1t(s personam will now be instituted ageinfrt the owners, before yesterdays sale
 recover the balance of the judgment. i
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Interventi ton in BOer War.

London, Dec. 13.-The Brussels cor respondent of the Standard cables that MT. Kruger has been informed of the willingness of some of the powers to intervene in South Africa, if the Boer leaders will accept autonomy under the supremacy of Great Britain.
 London, Doc. 13.-The correspondent of the Daily Mail at Brussels says in dispatch that by proclamation dated November IS General Botha ordered the execution of all burghers enrolled with the British forces as scouts who fell into the hands of the Boers. The cor respondent adds that fifteen such burghers have already been shot.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Women Punished by White Caps.

New Albany, Ind, Dec. 12-An out break of whitecaps in Crawford county is reported. During the past week Will liam Cunningham, Jessie Tyre and AL ice Haycock, all of Sterling township have been taken from their beds by mobs of masked men and whipped with hickory switches. The victims were &C., cused of immoral practices and had been warned to desist.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
McLauIin aud Wellington Out.

Washington, Dec. 12.--The democratic leaders of the Senate have notified the that the minority does not feel called upon to provide committee places for either Senators McLaurin or Wellington. It is understood that the republican committee on committee will assign these senators to committee places.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
The Knights of St. Patrick.

A celebration of the Knights of St. Patrick was held last night, the occa- sion being the fifth anniversary of the organization in it's present headuuar- ters. An entertaining programme was given, and the affair was a great sue
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Husband and Wife Suicide Together.

New York, Dec. 12.-Herman Doering and his wife Margaret, of Astoria, Long Island. were found dead to-day in their fiat. having purposely inhaled illumin- ating gas. Some years ago Doering was quite we'll to do Gradually his money was used up, and he spent his time caring for his wife. who had gone blind.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
ENGLISH WORKMEN OBJECT.
Will Strike if Labor Saving Appliances
 Are Used.

London, Dec. 13.-Riotous scenes occurred at Northampton yesterday when hundreds of shoe operatives dem onstrated againts the use of the new shoe lasting machines. The operatives threw mud and stones at one of the leading shoe manufacturers. They af- rewards held a mass meeting and de- cided to strike if the factories persisted in the use of labor saving appliances.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Mrs. Dennis Condition.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The condition of Mrs. Dennis, the dressmaker who was mysteriously assaulted, Is still se- rious. Her talk is still incoherent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
German r.r,n Birl Ref.rr.d.

Berlin, Dec. 12.-After the tarif bi!$ had been referred to a comnittee$ twenty eight members, the reischtn1E adjourned until January &
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
Lavigne the Winner.

Oakland, Gal, Dec. 12-George (Kid) Lavigne knocked out Tim Hegarty, of Australia, in the fourth round of their fight here tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
NO RECOMMENDATION YET
On Leaderer & Co.'s Petition for n
 LiCpOFe.

The aldermanic committee on licenses last night held an executive session and considered the petition of Lederer & Co.,. for a license for their rendering es- tablishment on Derby avenue, but did not decide upon a recommendation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
$Io.5o to $27.5o and $25
 Raglans for $14.75

Particularly fine Raglans. About 50 of them left, includ- ing the handsomest and cost Hest we have had. Various styles, plain materials, fancys and mixtures. Now down from $1o. so, 22.5o and 25.oo,
 To Close Out at $14.05
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
$I3.5o, SIS and $I6. 5O |
 Capes for 31l v

A magnificent lot of abol|| forty Capes, all of fine bla| || cloths, some plain, some clof| or braid trimmed, all of th41 lined throughout with hsSS'| satin, beautifully tailored aIis finished. Reduced from $I3S3 15.oo and 16.5o to $11
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13

I'O Women's medium length j. Freize, Kersey, and Montenac breasted box and fly front, all collars. Rich and stylish-Al. " ro
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13
MURDER OF FARMER SHUMWAY

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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-23
CHARTER LAW is CALLED INTO QUESTION.
Adoped
Conflict With the State Constitution
in the Outcome of Kenosha Suite be Tried
in June, and Acknowledged.

Later the complaint states that the
plaintiff in the action refused to pay
the taxes so levied and the certificate
was sold to Mrs. Orvis, of Waukegan,
who now holds it.
In the concluding paragraph the
plaintiff prays that the certificate may
be cancelled by the court and other
judgment for costs rendered in favor
Of the plaintiff.
There is no doubt but that the case
will be vigorously contested, as it is
stated that the suit is to be made test
case and many people have interested
themselves in the outcome. H. S. Van
Ingen, who is directing the real fight
in the case, has long been preparing
for the suit and he will undoubtedly
seek decision on the vexed question
in the highest court of record in the
State.
1t is claimed that the action of the
State Legislature in 1egalizing the &C
ton of certain cities in making street
Improvements will not cover this case
and that new ruling will have to be
made. The citizens of all Wiscon sin
cities will watch the development of
the case with intense interest.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-23
GEN. MILES KNOWS HIM.

Gen. Nelson A. Miles, commanding
the army of the United States, was
asked during his recent visit to C1eve-
land if he had ever met Pawnee Bill.
sob, yes," he replied, 81 have met him
frequently on the frontier. Gordon
w. Lille, or Pawnee Bill as he is bet
ter known in the West, now has large
ranch in Oklahoma, at which | was
once a guest. He was White Chief OF
the Pawnees and commanded COM
pany of Pawnee scouts who did sp1en-
did service to the government. After
wards, as Maj. Lille, he was given a
battalion Of Indian police, or cavalry.
The Major is one of the most noted
characters of the West. cleveland,
O., World.
Pawnee Bills Wild West Show will
exhibit at Kenosha Wednesday, May
%, rain or shine, two performances, at
2 and p. n.