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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
JUSTICE SHIRAS TO RETIRE.
Date Not Fixed, but It Will Be During
This Session Of Congress.

Justice Shiras Of the United States Su-
preme Court will retire some time during
the present winter. The date has not yet
been fixed and cannot be until certain cases
which have been argued, and other cases
which have been set for reargument, have
been disposed of. Mr.. Shiras, however,
will retire during the present session Of
Congress in order that his successor may
be confirmed before the adjournment.
Among the names proposed as his success
sor is that of Wm H. Taft, civil governor
of the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
st. Louis Assessments Attacked.

In the United States Supreme Court there
has been filed for docketing case attack
ing the course Of the state board Of equali-
cation Of the state of Missouri in the mat
ter Of the rate Of taxation in the city Of
ST. Louis. The proceeding was instituted
by William Preston Hill. property owner
Of that city, who charges that by placing
the assessment Of the property of corpora
tions doing business in the city at from
one-fourth to one-half Of their real value
a great injury Is done to other taxpayers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Mr.. Bristow Goes to Kentucky.

Mr.. j. L. Bristow the fourth assistant
postmaster general, left Washington last
night for Flemingsburg. KY, where he is
to attend the funeral OF his brother-in-law,
Mr.. w. F. Hendrix. Mr.. Hendrix died YES.
terday. He was prominent citizen of
Kentucky. where he had lived for many
years. Mr.. Bristow is accompanied by Mrs.
Bristow, and win be gone three or four
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
DOES NOT SUSTAIN JEROME
New York Magistrate Sides With AL.
legged Gambler

NEW YORK, December 31.-Maeistrate
Brann today handed down a decision that
Police Inspector Brooks had violated seq
tion 120 Of the penal code and had exceeded
his authority in forcibly entering Canfield,s
alleged gambling house on December !
1902. The magistrate held that Rrooks
must be held for trial and must answer in
the court of special sessions. The de-
cision was the outcome of a preliminarv
nearing In the action brought against the
inspector Tor forcibly entering Canfields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
The Answers Not Taken Up.

Secretary Hitchcock has not yet had time
to examine the answers of Harry King ana
his assistant in the drafting division, Mr..
Metzger, regarding the charges recently
filed, and probably will not do so for sew
eral days The papers have been received
at the Secretary's office, however, and VIII
be thoroughly investigated before decision
Is made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Venezuela Favors France.

PARIS, December 31.-A dispatch to the
Matin from Caracas confirms the state
ment that Venezuela has promised France
to treat her claims as those of Great Brit
ain. Germany and Italy, but adds that a
similar promise was refused to Belgium,
Spain and Holland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
BURIED AT ARLINGTON.
Obsequies of Lieut.. Col. Jasper N. Nor
rison This Afternoon.

The beautiful cemetery at Arlington was
the scene this afternoon of the solemn OBJ
sequies of Lieut.. Col. Jasper N. Morrison
Of the judge advocate generals department,
who died a few days ago at San Francisco
shortly after his return from important
service in the Philippines. The remains ar
rived here yesterday and were removed to
the receiving vault at Arlington Cemetery.
Funeral services were held at the vault this
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock and were conduct
ed by Chaplain Charles C. Pierce of the I'd
Cavalry, stationed at Fort Myer. The
funeral party consisted Of Mrs. ]. N. Nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Rev. Leverett Bradley Dead,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, December 81
Rev. Leverett Bradley, until recently as
sistant rector Of st. Luke's Epiphany Epis-
copal Church of this city, died at his home
today, aged fifty-six years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Capt. schaefer Presented.

Ambassador Holleben Of Germany called
ON Secretary Moody at the Navy Depart
ment today and presented Captain Erwin
Schaefer of the German navy, who has just
reported here for duty as naval attache Of
the German embassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
TRAIN RoBBER SUSPECTS.
Twelve Men Under Arrest at Louis
vile. XIV.

LOUISVILLE. KY. December 31.-Twelve
men are now in Jail here on suspicion of
being implicated in the hold-up Of Louis
vile and Nashville passenger train near
here yesterday. Among the names regis
Love. Lima, Ohio: Frank Weston, Hinton,
w. Va. and JAS Murphy, Michael McCarty
and Geo. Harmon Of Allegheny. Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Edward weatherby Dead.

LONDON. December 31.-Edward Wcath.
erby. former secretary of the Jockey Club
and publisher of the Racing Calendar. the
official organ Of the club. Is dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Milwaukee Carriage Works Burn.

MILWAUKEE,, December 31.-The entire
plant of the Charles Abresch Company,
carriage manufacturers at 392-39S 4th
street. was destroyed by fire at an eaIy
hour today, entailing loss of upward of
800 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Personal Mention.

Lieut.. Wade L. Jolly OF the United States
Marine Corps has returned from China and
Is in the city for few days prior to re-
porting for duty In New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
IN TRANCE SINCE SEPTEMBER 20.
Dora Meeks Of Chicago Thought to Be
Dying.

CHICAGO, December 81.-Dora Meeks,
who went into a trancelike sleep on Septem-
Der 2S as the result OF love quarrel and
has never since awakened, is believed to be
dying. says q special to the Chronicle from
Centralia, Ill. Since Sunday she has shown
an abnormally high pulse which the doctors
believe Is due to exhaustion. There Is very
little fever and respiration is normal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Minister swenson Becomes Dean.

The Department of State has been in
formed that the recent changes in the dip
lomatic corps at Copenhagen resulted in
elevating United States Minister Swenson
at that post to the position of dean of that
body. It is understood that this Is the first
time an American minister has received
that distinction at the Danish court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Judge Allen Craig Dead.

MAUCH CHUNK. Pa, December 81
Judge Allen Craig Of common pleas court
oe Monroe and Pike counties, died sudden
ly at his home In this city last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Beers to Fight With British.

CAPE TOWN, December Sl.-A detach-
ment of 100 Beers. who have volunteered
70: military service in Somaliland sails
from here next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
DREYER GOES TO PRISON.
Long-Delayed Execution Of Sentence
of Chicago Banker,

CHICAGO, December 81-Edward 8.
Dreyer, former banker and treasurer Of the
West Park board, was taken to Joliet today
to begin long-delayed sentence for with
holding $4,000 Of park funds. Nearly four
years have passed since Dreyer's convic-
ton, during which time he has been IN
carcerated in the county jail awaiting the
results of efforts looking toward his re-
lease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
DR.. Lorenz Sails for Home.

NEW YORK, December 81.-Dr Lorenz,
the orthopedic surgeon of Vienna, sailed
today for England.
John Dillon. the Irish leader. and Mrs.
Dillon also sailed for home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

Appointed Commercial Agent.
Mr.. Milton M. Price of South Dakota has
been appointed commercial agent of the
United States at Jeres De la Frontera,
Gpoi in L.
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VIII Be Buried at Arlington

Arrangements have been made at the War
Department for the interment at the Ar
lington National cemetery Of the remains
of Mr.. Alfred e. Buck, who recently died
in Japan while holding the office Of United
States minister. His remains are now on
their way to this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

Resignation Of John O. McKenna.
BRADFORD, Pa, December 31.-John c.
McKenna, for twenty-one years general
manager Of the Bradford Bordell and Kim
sua railroad, has resigned to take effect
January !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

No business Is too small and
none too great for judicious ad-
vertising in paper of general
circulation. like The Evening
Star
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
Harvard Underwear.

Knowing as we do every .nook and cranny ofthe Underwear mar ket, We deem it a feather in our cap, this having secured the eXclu- eive right to the sale of Harvard Underwear.
 There is none better for the money At soc 8 Garment; Women's and Children's Underwear, me- dium and heavy weight, long and short sIeeved with ankle and knee length Drawers open and closed, any of these styles and weights,
 for 5Octs Each Harvard Underwear is silk cro- chet and ribbon finished, and has pearl buttons.
 A lot ofslightly imperfect White Jersey Vests, all Fall weight, with high neck and long sleeves, pearl buttons and silk ribbon finished, the smallest of mill imperfections, so i5c ea., for splendid 25c Vest
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20

Max Osterweiss, who has purchased the John Hauff house at the corner of Orange and Eld streets. will move in to-day. The family have been at the shore for the entire summer
 Charles L. Norton and family have moved from the place in Guilford own- ed by Ralph L. Parker, just outside the borough limits, to the Monroe place on Park street, formerly occupied by Liv- eryman Frank Babcock.
 Miss Mae F. Mannix of 1O4 Brown street, West Haven, has returned from an extended tour of New York state. She visited Washington's headquar- ters at Newburgh on the Hudson, West Point Poughkeepsie, Catskill, Peek skill Ossinning prison, Washington's S camping grounds at Tasting on the Hudson, Grants tomb, Riverside drive, Rye Beach, White Plains, Yonkers, and the well known summer resort. Coney Island.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20

Conan, who is absent in Europe. Miss Whittelsey is a graduate of Radcliffe college and doctor of philosophy of Yale. She is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph T. Whittelsey.
 R. c. Henze of Arch street, who in jured his left foot three weeks ago by running a large nail through it while walking, is out and about again, which is no doubt glad news to large host of friends.
 Mrs. William E. Trefry of Yarmouth, N. S., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John V. Reger, at 271 Humphrey street.
 A bright eight pound girl arrived on Wednesday afternoon in the family of MT. and Mrs. Henry Dippold. Mother and child are doing we'll
 The condition Of Andrew Terrell of Westville, who was stricken with paral- ysls two weeks ago, remains unchanged and the reports as to the condition of Miss Cecilia Sexton. who has typhoid
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
Special Stocking Values.

Special Stocking Values. Women's extra heavy black cotton Stockings, Hermsdorf dyed and full regular made, they have high spliced heel, double sole and toe---a remarkably good Stocking for 25cts, the kind you generally pay 5Scts for.
 Boys Corduroy Rib, heavy fast black Cotton Stockings, double at knee, heel and toe, very strong Stocking made especially for us--- worth I7ets pair.
 i2Acts pair, 2 pairs 25cts Very good Stockings for women in a lot of aIl-black and fancy fig ured on a plain ground,
 at l2Acts Pair
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20

Miss Bessie Loomis and Winfield Scott Spencer of Guilford were united in marriage on Wednesday, evening of this week. Mir. and Mrs. Spencer will re- side at Guilford Point. =
 Jacob B. Ullman. chairman of the committee on arrangements, received a letter yesterday from Lieutenant Governor Keeler. accepting an invita- ton to attend the annual clanlbake of the Young Mems Republican club. He states that he will surely be on hand. The bake will be held next Tuesday.
 A whist party was given on Tues. day evening at the home of Miss G. Nolin of 2G2 Poplar street. The first prize was won by Alexander J. Gravel, Jr, Those present were: Misses G. and c. Nolin, Miss Hall, Miss Barry, Miss es Maud S. Foisie, Miss K. Turbert, Miss Grenan, Miss G. Gravel. Miss E. ODonnell, and Messrs, Alexander J. Gravel. Jr., c. Beaulieu, A. Grenan, J. Galigan, J. A. Skelly, F. Farrell and E. Buckley.
 William F. Moebius of State street, who was injured in Montowese on La bor day, through the accidental dis charge of a double barrel shotgun. has fully recovered and is again at his studies. A very pretty home wedding was that of Miss Alice Phoebe Scovil, daughter Continued on Seventh Page)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
est courses in the college.

Deputy Dairy Commissioner Robert o. Eaton returned Monday night from a trip ito Boston. While there he met Governor Mclean, who is stopping at the Hotel Touraine. MT. Eaton says the governors health is much improved and that he has gained twenty pounds. The governor has been in Boston two weeks and will remain there two weeks longer. He will then return to Connec- ticut and probably will make speech or two in the present campaign.
 Cards are out for the ''at home" of MT. and Mrs. Charles Harrison, who 1 will entertain their friends after Octo- Der 10 at 20 Willard street.
 Master Edward Marcell, grandson of Mrs P. Ortenau of 87 Olive street, has returned home after an absence of ten months. He has been travelling through Holland, France and England. He en- joyed his trip very much but says that
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
Those Point de- Paris
Cotton Torchon Laces

Those pretty Cotton Torchon Edgings and Insertions---for a lot of them match aItho' We bought them as broken lot; the Torchon at gets and sets yard are pretty and cheap beyond anything you can picture in your mind for the money.
 The Pt-de-Paris Laces ranging in prices from SC to 22c yard are astonishingly pretty and low priced
 They're worth third more in every instance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
fever, are encouraging.

fever, are encouraging.
 The condition of Marion, the daugh- ter of Bartholomew Edgeworth of liar rison avenue, who has been suffering from q mild attack of diphtheria, is re- ported as comfortable as can be ex- pected.
 John I. Jacobs, bookkeeper at the First National bank, with his young son Donald is spending week at Mill ton, Morris county, N. J.
 Luther E. Jerome of this city, first lieutenant in the Second company, Gov ernor's Foot Guard, has been placed on the retired list on his own application,
 C. s. scoville, the real estate agent, was yesterday receiving congratula. tions. A baby girl, weight nine pounds , was born Wednesday night. Miss Susan A. Bacon of this city has left for Mt Holyoke college, where she has accepted position as instructor in French. She will have one of the larg-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20

after all there is no place in the world as good as New Haven.
 Henry Small is doing the grading around Miss Cheney's new house in AL den avenue, Westville
 Professor Sheath and family of 2S5
 Whitney avenue returned yesterday from Camden, Me, where they have
 been spending the summer. Robert Smith, injured Thursday at Winchester's factory, was yesterday re- ported at the New Haven hospital as resting as comfortably as could be ex-
 pected The physicians have found
 that he has lost completely the sight of 1 one eye and it is not known as yet whether or not the sight of the other , can be saved to him.
 E. T. Mullen will leave here next Sun-
 day morning. at 1:10 a. m.. for Green vile, to attend the executive board ] meeting of the New England Branch of
 Restaurant Enployes and Bartenders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
Special! KILL .ol.

A remarkably effica- cious disinfectant and destroyer of bugs.
 Something quite new. The manner of its use is being shown here by an expert, in our
 housefurnishing base ment.
 The spray through which Kil-Lol is ap- piled and Kil-Lol it. self is new. Come and see it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
ITEMSOFINTERES EST CONCERNING
 NEEV HAVEN PEOPLE

And Other People Known in This City -Locnl Social Events Here and Elsc- where.
 Mrs. Ralph Tompkins and Mrs. Will liam Wallhouse of Litchfield, mother and sister of William B. Culver of this city, are visiting the latter at his home at 296 Congress avenue.
 Miss Sarah Scovill Whittelsey of this city has left her home on Prospect Hill and has gone to Wellesley college. where she will have charge of the de- partment of political economy for the coming year during the absence of Miss
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
New Haven Steamboat Line
 For New York the South and West
 Steamer Richard Peck
IN CORNERSTONE.

,s& IN COM MM1solSJIsst5 3st Leaves New Haven 2.1J a. Ill. daily except Mondays; due New York 100 a. ml
 Passengers are privileged to board steamer From New York steamer leasses 430 D. I'll. daily except Sundays: due New. Haven 900 \ D. m. Steamer arrives at and departs from Belle Dock, New Haven, and Pier 25 D. R., foot of Peck Slip. New York.
 For tickets and staterooms apply at the office on Belle Dock, also at Bishop & Co.'S, on steamer.
 W. D. MORGAN, Agent Belle Dock,
 New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
A Timely Offer of Golf Caps.

It's in the early Autumn needs Golf Cap more than at any time unless it's in Spring. when these good servceabe pretty Caps offered us at third under price if we would take all the maker had left in his stock, 1t didn't take buyer long to decide.
 They're navy blue with plaid back and hoods to match and are easily worth $750. Get $g oo soon for the lot isn't large and they're only ~o00
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20

Selling of
 Wool and Merino Socks Grey Merino Socks, lot of fifty dozen, made to sell at Iocts pair, an advance purchase we were fortunate to get so that We could put 'em out to you at i2Xc Pa r And hundred dozen pairs of Wool Sock. in natural wools black, cameIs hair anI clerical grey, superb value for 25c Pair I2o Dozen pairs fast black cotton seams less Socks. rattling good value for r2lc,
 for Bets a Pair Boys Neglige Shirts, 4octc
 Of woven madras, excellent Shirts, with detached collars and attached cuffs. soft bosom shirt with detached cuffs, the very newest and best colors for boys, worth 75c,
 49 Cents
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
The popular Golf Vests.

The popular Golf Vests.
 Those natty, warm, close fitting, knitted Golf Vests are going to be worn lot this Fall and Winter, as much indeed by women who don't go to the links as those who do. Any color and from Sscts up
 Stunning Walking Suits.
 It's the Norfolk Jacket and yet it's not, for it's looser bit and broader and the belt is separate and fits into the figure, and alto gether it's more feminine.
 Some ot these Jackets are done with the slot seams and get their pleated effect that way, all mighty fetching and yet absolutely comfortable and ideal for the hardets kind of everyday wear. Awfully pretty browns and greys among the colors, and as low as! $t5, $l6, $2o to $22. 50
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20

Direct from the Roy Knitting Mills, nat ural wool mixed Underwear heavy weight the best Underwear we know of and we know the Underwear market fram Alpha to Omega, the best Underwear made to sell for 50ctS Garment
 Then there's a new lot of Star Underwear for werepresent the Star Knitting Mills in New Haven too; a lot of white and natural mixed Merina Shirts and Drawers, medium weight. the kind you usually pay 75cts for, a special lot this, closed out to us at spe- ciaiprice because we bought so early in ths year, so 50cts a Garment
 Another grade ot Star, white and natural wool Shirts and Drawers, made of fine wool yarn, a good medium weight,
 ?: Sl a Garment
 75ct Night Shirts for SO cents
 A hundred dozen Night Shirts made of good fine close cotton, without collars, trim med with Cash's fast color woven embroid- cry, big and roomy in the body and extra long, no skimping anywhere---in fact 75c Night Shirt for 50cts
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
Flannelette House Wrappers-5oc cts.
Stockings And Underwear,
 Women's And Children's

Some thoroughly good values in standard Hosiery for today
 heavier than Summer and lighter than the Winter weights
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
Pretty Frocks for Children.

As tow as o8cts up to $5.98---that is with such popular prices between as SIPS and $t.4o. And you've no idea how well made and how pretty these little dresses are--- This is our second invoice of them for since we pictured them in our news week or more ago they've been carried off as fast as we could wish.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
sTARIN's

New Haven Transportation Go.
 DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY..
 Steamer JOHN Il. STARIN, Captain Mo. Allister, leaves New Haven from Starln'a Pier, foot os Brown street, at 10:16 D. nl,. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Steamer EItASTUS. CORNING, Captain Thompson. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The BTARiN leaves New York from Pier la. North River, at 9p. m. Mondays, Wednes- days and Fridays; the ERASTIJS CORNING Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fare 75 cents; Excursion Tickets $i.25. State. sooms, $1.0O. @>* Is '1'.
 Tickets ard staterooms for sale at J. K. Judson's, S58 Chapel street; Peck & Bisk. 'Op's, 703 Chapel street. Free stage leaves the depot on arrival of Hartford train unj from corner of Chapel and Church streess every half hour. commencing at $50 2. la, ssdins to all points West, South. snd South west. 9. c. Fl. FISHER, Agent
 Order yoss freight yia stsrsz Ixa4,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
Mems Special Underwear Values
PSeSaeeeessssSsgS

From makers whose stand for all that is good and trustworthy in the world of Mems Underwear. We've wintered and summered with them and so have you, that's why Gamble Desmond's Underwear reputation is unquestioned wherever the name is known
 SPECIAL NEWS SATURDAYS
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20

Thousands of the women of New Haven know the merits of the famous "Queen Quality" Shoes, else how could we do such amazingly large Shoe busi- ness? The makers of "Queen Quality began by en- tering upon campaign of notwithstanding the folly of paying S4 and $5 for shoe not whit better in many not good ,as pair of Queen Quail ity'' Shoes at the uniform price of S3
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
ANCHOR LINE.

United States Mall Steamships $ all from New York every Sasardayf0r Glasgow via Londonderry
 Second Saloon, SS5 and upwards,
 Third Glass, S26 and upwards. HENDERSON BROTHERS, Agents,
 II and 19 Broadway. New York, & Co" Co ' 9oa V Chapel % st.. T Jas. Mnstarde' I % Ss Grown St., Richard NJ. Sheridan, 6s5 Grand Ave-. J. Aug. Syenson, 510 State St., Pease- Lewis 6 Co.,, 102 Church St., New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20
Tub Waists for Fall and Winter

They'll be worn lot, these heavy white pique .Waists---atfd there's lots in the idea to recommend itselfto women. Cleanliness and freshness for one thing for into soap and water they go whenever you like. Some of themare fleeced. Very smart new ones. From $I,69 to $4. 50 ark and medium effects of blue and red, the are tlounced and yokes finished with fancy over the shoulders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-20

The Gloves came yesterday, few d. pected, according to the cable.
 It's q better run of samples than tf1 Us in the matter of color and style, ar iousIy for this unique Glove Sale of ou what that means.