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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
FIRST M. E, CHURCH.

1.-THE Distracted Mind" will be DR..
Bakers subject at the First M. e.
church Sunday morning, and in the
evening his subject will be THE Young
Ruler
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
HUMPHREY STREET CHrRcH.

AT Humphrey street church to-mor-
row there will be public worship at
1880 a. m. and 1880 p. m, with sermons
by the pastor. Morning topic, What
Must Society Do to be Saved?" even
ing, Jesus Way" Bible school at IL
noon. Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:15. No seats
rented or reserved at any services, and
everybody welcome.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24

Center church. Sunday, will be as fol-
lows:
Sursum Corda and Sanctus. King Hall
Whose Dwelleth Under the Defense
Of the Most High........G. c. Martin
o Ye Who Hear and Understand.
Bass solo.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
JAMES ] KENNEDY

The funeral of Captain James j.
Kennedy was held from his late resi-
dence, So First avenue, West Haven
yesterday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock.
Rev. Arthur ]. Gammack officiated and
the internent was i'll Evergreen ceme-
terry.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
REPORTED SHOOTING AFFRAY.

lRH3I OIN I II y bIlVVI IANI LAF FtkE 7.
Sergeant Cook received a telephone
call about 10 o'clock last evening from
some one who said there had been a
shooting affair at 81 Hill street. He
sent an officer to investigate, who re-
ported that it was q false alarm and
that there had simply been a quarrel
over a game OF cards
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.

Goddess Of Liberty council No. re-
ceived five applications for membership
at their meeting last night.
Plans were perfected for the dance
and entertainment to be given next
week by the lodge.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
ADELPHI ANNUAL RECEPTION

ADELPHI ANNUAL RECEPTION.
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the
Adelphi Literary association will be
held at Harmonic hall Tuesday evening
next. 1t will be one of the most bril-
liant affairs of the season, and one
which has been long looked for.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
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Here's strong evidence of the quickness
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DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder: Fer years
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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
VISITING IN THIS CITY.

Miss Emile Neebe, soprano soloist Of
St. Luke's German Lutheran church,
New York city, is visiting her brother,
Frederick L. Neebe, in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
ANNA BUCKMAIER.

Mrs Anna Buckmaier, wife of Albin
Buckmaier, died at the New Haven
hospital Thursday night, aged sixty
nine years. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the late resi-
dence, 166 Ashmun street.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24
Y. M. c. A. MASS MEETING FOR
MEN

Luther D. Wishard of New York will
speak on the Associations Foreign
Work. at the meeting for men in Foy
auditorium next Sunday at .2:45 .. m.
There will be special music and Hamil-
ton Baxter will sing. All men are cor
daily invited.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24

GRAND AVE. CONGREGATIONAL.
The Rev. Andrew Burns Chalmers,
the pastor, will preach in the Grand
avenue Congregational church Sunday
morning at 1920 and again in the even
ing at 7:SO Bible school at II and Y.
P. S. C. e. at 6:15.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24

MUSIC AT CENTER CHURCH.
The music for the p. m. service at
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-01-24

It Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Intiu-
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma.
A certain cure for Consumption in first stages,
and sure relief in advanced stages. Use ct once.
You will see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose Sold by dealers everywhere. !. Large
bottles Is cents and so cents.
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have to travel a much greater dis
tance because of the mountainous
character of the country and the alb
sence of direct roads. 1t will take from
fifteen to twenty days to cover the dis
tance.
Menelek H.. king of kings and con-
Quering lion of Judah" Is siXty-one
years old. For fourteen years he has
ruled Abyssinia. gradually amalgamat-
ing the four kingdoms of Shoa, Tigre,
Amhara and Godjam into solidifed
empire by the suppression of internal
disturbances and by successfully re-
sisting all aggression from without.
Before assuming imperial authority in
1889 Meneek was prince of Shoa,
which is said to be geographically
Identical with the ancient kingdom or
Sheba. Indeed he traces his descent to
an old time Menelek. son of Solomon
and the celebrated queen of Sheba
This claim is supported by Abyssinian
tradition, by the Koran and the folk
lore of the Arabs. Both MeneleR and
his subjects believe that he has inner
tied the wisdom of his great ancestor,
and the belief is said to have had re-
markable effect on the emperor
His sway affects territory of l5o,ooo
square miles, and the prevalent reli-
gion of the country is Christianity
though of primitive and barbarous
type, The faith was taken there in the
fourth century and was planted hrmly
enough to withstand all subsequent
assaults Of the Mohammedans.
Though his uniting of the antag'
onistic elements in his own empire
must be reckoned as strong evidence OF
Menelek's ability as a ruler, the crown
ing feather in his cap was the defeal
of Italy in open warfare. Trouble with
the Italians began as far back as le'o.
when Italy began extending its Jurls'
diction over the Red sea territory IN
the vicinity of Massaua. As time went
on she asserted a protectorate over
Abyssina, which was never recognlz'
ed by the Abyssinians. There were
constant clashes, but in 1895 there
came a real war
By that time Menelek had formed
and equipped an army of 10000 men,
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MENELEK,
EMPEROR OF
ABYSSINIA
Renowned as Soldier and States
man 3 Why Consul General Skinner
Is to Visit the Ethiopian Monarch

n OBERT T. SKINNER OF Mas
sillon, o., who has been desig-
IN mated by the president TO visit
the empire of Abyssinia for the
purpose of negotiating commercial
treaty with Emperor Menelek H., is at
present consul general of the United
States at Marseilles, France.
Sending Il mission TO Ahyssinia is one
of the state departments efforts to ere
ate and extend our trade. Our goods
have filtered into Abyssinia for many
years, almost without the knowledge
of our own people. The empire has a
population of 100000 and stable
government. while recently complet-
ed railroad connects it with the outer
world.
We now supply Abyssinia with cot
ton sheeting, petroleum and other sta
plies and are buying hides carpets,
wool, ivory and civet. Our relations
are important and reciprocal, but not
direct. Hitherto the trade route has
been by sea from Alden to Zeia and
thence by caravan to Herrar. Within
a few months railroad has been in.
ished from Djibouti, a new French
town on the Red sea. to IIerrar, the
commercial capital Of Abyssnia.
Consul General Skinner will leave
Marse!lles on Oct. % on a war vessel
designated by the navy department and
proceed to the French port of Djibouti
and thence by rail to Herrar From
that point the consul general and his
party will march overland TO Ads
Ababa, the capital of Abyssnia, where
the negotiations with Menelek will be
conducted. 1t is regarded as certain
that an intimation has been conveyed
to the state department that Menelek
will enter into trade alliance with the
United States.
lnasmuch as the proposed trip will
necessitate a passage through a wild
and sparsely settled country, small
guard of marines numbering sixteen
men. commanded by a sergeant. will
accompany the consul general. An ap-
plication has been made to the French
government to permit the armed Amer
lean marines TO cross the French terri
tory between Djibouti and the borders
of Abyssinia, and it will probably be
granted.
Ads Ababa, the capital of Abyssinia,
Is about 300 miles in a straight line
from Herrar, but the expedition will
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books failed to pay for the paper,
printing and advertising. and for long
after that they failed to pay his living
expenses, which were very small.
Social Statics," the earliest of his
great books, was sold on commission,
and it took fourteen years to dispose
of an edition of 750 copies. But the
popularity of his writings grew with
the passage of his years. and in later
life the philosopher remarked:
Years ago my Principles of Psy-
chology was by no means popular and
instead of calling it 'Cavaire to the
General used to call it Cod Liver Oil
to the General for | am sure that II
ninety-nine people out of every hun
dred were asked whether they would
take a spoonful Of cod liver oil or read
a chapter of that book they would have
preferred the cod liver oil"
Herbert Spencer's life work, Syn
thetic Philosophy" was begun in 1860
and only completed in 1896. In the
days of his adversely, when he found
that his literary work was making him
poorer. he called a halt. He discovered
that after fifteen years Of labor he was
behind $4,000. 1t was impossible to go
on at that rate, and the author who
had at that time begun his great Syn
thetic Philosophy" which was appear
ing in quarterly numbers, issued to
subscribers a notice of cessation. But
just then. when it seemed that the
great work of his life must stop. there
came to him for the third time In his
life bequest, and the work went on.
Then the scientific method of study
ing human life began to find willing
pupils not only among scientific men.
but also among young students at the
universities and workingmen. who
gave up their evenings to the study OF
technical or social sciences. Few books
of philosophy have enjoyed so wide
popularity as the Data of Ethics"
Herbert Spencer was the son Of
Schnolmaster and was educated at
home by his father. He never attend
ed college and has always declined de.
grees from institutions of learning.
When they were conferred upon him
ne ignored them. At the age of seven
teen he became civil engineer and
for nine years followed that profession.
Then for five years more he acted as
subeditor of the Economist before he
turned to the work with which his
name will always be identified. Mr..
Spencer never married.
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called during his absence, had waited
a few minutes very impatiently and
had said that he would come back
again. The descriptions OF this visitor
from vaTiasas members OF the household
revealed him as a somewhat mysterious
person, dark, shify eyed. suspiciously
smooth in his manner OF address. The
maid thought that he must be from the
east, but she always expressed that
opinion Of every one whom she did not
like. even when there was strong eyi
dence TO the contrary.
Mr.. Brown felt a considerable uneas-
iness, the stronger because certain
points in the description OF this man
seemed to suggest some one whom he
had known. After hasty luncheon he
went out to make inquiries, condemn
ing his own folly meanwhile. since
there was really no cause for alarm.
He came back to his home no wiser
than when he had left II, but rather
more anxious. In his study he found
Mabel Henderson waiting. The blood
rushed back upon his heart at the first
glimpse of her.
Some one Is here - for him. she
gasped. Morton was In my store and
saw the man pass, detective from the
east
The clergyman sat down in the chair
by his desk. as If something could be
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aud ne went TO work TO teach the In
vadefs a lesson. Defeat after defeat
OF the most disastrous sort was infilct.
ed on the Italians until the treaty OF
Ads Ababa was signed in 1896. 10
this war Menelek displayed generalshlp
far superior 10 that of any Of the Off
GERS pitted against him. and the result
of the conflict has always been regard
ed as the deepest of disgraces by the
italian army.
Unlike most of his people, who art
rarely of more than medium height
Menelek is nearly six feet tall. with n
muscular and athletic frame, which
he carries with much dignity. Captain
5. NJ. Wellby, the African explorer.
says that while Menelek is 10y no means
handsome he has a very taking and
frank look. His features are large and
massive, and there are intelligence and
pride in his expression. He is an en-
lightened monarch, and the reforms
and Improvements in government in
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GUncle Sans trade envoy to Abyssinla.l
augurated by him have done wonders
in retrieving Abyssinia from its for
mer state of semibarbarism.
His habits are regular, and he is
neither a gormand nor hard drink
er, while his morals are said to be OF
a character that would not disgrace
the highest civilization. Meuelek is
shrewd, farseeing and progressive and
favors commercial relations with this
country because he believes the United
States is not seeking Conquests.
Robert +. Skinner. the presidents
commissioner. is native of Massillon
o., newspaper man by profession and
the owner Of a prosperous paper in his
native city. During the several cam
paigns of the late President Mckinley
Mr.. Skinner accompanied him as spe.
cial correspondent and had the advan.
tage Of the presidents personal friend
ship.
Shortly after his first election Presi
dent Mckinley appointed Mr.. Skinner
consul to Marseilles. Later, when the
consulate at Marseilles was advanced
in grade, President Roosevelt made
him consul general
The commercial and geographical sit
uation of Marseilles made it a favor
able point for the study Of trade con
dtions in the Mediterranean. and
among Mr. SINNERS earliest reports
was one advising the opening of rela.
tons with Abyssinia. On Mr.. Skin
ner's return from his mission to Africa
he will resume his duties at Marseilles.
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HERBERT SPENCER.
HOW THE GREAT PHILOSOPHER IS
SPENDING HIS LAST DAYS.
Mentally sound, but Physically
Weak. He L. Practically a RecIu.e.
His Early struggles as an Author.
Incidents of His Career.

Incidents of His Career.
Herbert Spencer, the great English
philosopher. who was eighty-three last
April and who has been in feeble
health for many years, is still sound in
mind despite recent reports TO the con-
trary. but he has finished his life work
and will probably never write another
word intended for the public eye.
The aged philosopher is now practi-
cally alone in the world, having not
one near relative living Huxley and
Tyndall are gone, nearly all his other
old friends except Jobh Morley have
passed away. and he is said to feel his
isolation keenly. He lives a very lone
ly life in his retreat at Brighton, Eng
land, where from his window he can
look upon the sea. The man who acts
as his secretary is almost his only COM
paniOn in the house. and he is spending
his old age in hermit-like solitude.
lie was once an adept billiard player
and was rather proud of his skill. but
he no longer handles the cue. On one
occasion at the AthenPum club the
philosopher found his master at bill.
lizards in young man who beat him
thoroughly. When his defeat was no
longer to be disguised Spencer leaned
on his cue and delivered the following
speech to his antagonist: "A certain
proficiency in this game is possibly a
desirable accomplishment. but the ex-
traorlinary ability, sir, you have lust
displayed can only be the fruit of
msSpeut youth"
Another story is related Of Spencer
in which he came out second best. his
antagonist being boy. although bill
liards was not on this occasion the
game. Spencer happened TO be stay
ing at country house at which the
gentleman who related the incident
was also guest. One morning a
youngstcr looking out OF the window.
saw a large flock of crows aighting on
the lawn and cried out, What an aw-
full lot of crows" upon which the phi
losopher, in tone intended TO convey
a mild reproof. inquiringly said. "Well
my young friend, are crows really 30
very awfulW
The boy answered quickly, 81 did not
say What lot of awful crows! but
What an awful lot of crows"
The philosopher remained silent. and
the boy whispered to the other guest.
Had him that time, | think. sir"
For the first twelve years Of his lit
erary life every one of Mr.. Spencer's
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VOL. XXI
10y District Probate Court.

.-. ai said Court will be held at
$500. rr, second Tuesday of October aud
rf.- .....u the second Tuesday of No.
.a May. West concord the second
ra5 l sssn'ss s5innaSfy an% iaHs and uRS9o0S JSlg
i'- ...--i.us ,Vili 6r held at any place in
....-.-..t Hy agreement.
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done there, as if the familiar papers
HE has been here" he said. He Is
coming back. l know him"
The girl was pale as death. She bent
toward him. Her glance seemed to
burn him with Its intensity.
Il thought that | could bear this"
she said, but l can't. II would kill
this man if it would save Morton"
You must not speak like thxI" re.
sponded the clergyman. Have cour.
age strength. Seek it where it may al.
ways be found"
"Aud you?"
1T is not seltishness in me-" he cried
as if repelling an accusation. '1t would
be necessary that we should all unite
in this falsehood. The sin would not
rest upon my soul alone. Surely you
cannot advise
Her impatience could not bear this
questioning She leaned upon his desk,
painting, ghastly pale, staring into his
eyes.
You know what want you to say"
she whispered
II cannot do this!' he cried. "If it be
Gods will that you should be spared,
some other way will open, a right
way
"Hush" she breathed, raising
warning hand.
There was rap upon the door, and
the maid opened it.
Hes here again." she said.
Mr.. Browns lips moved, but no
sound came out of them. He heard
step in the hail. He seemed to recog-
nize it.
Sergeant Clifford" he said before
the man was fairly in sight, 'how do
you do?"
The conventional words and tone
were ridiculous, and he knew 1t. He
had spoken like an automaton.
"Ah, Mr.. Brown" said the visitor,
I'm pleased to be remembered. You
must be surprised to see me way out
here"
The clergyman was nodding mechan-
ically. He had taken the flowers from
the vase upon the desk and was crush
ing them in his left hand. He had
dreamlike fancy that they were the
heart of Mabel Henderson.
Il haven't a minute to stay" said
Clifford, yet couldn't get away with
out seeing you. A little matter Of bust
ness-thought l should need you, but
settled it without having to trouble
you. We got word that fellow named
Morton Brook living here was really
John Stone, who broke Jail eight or
nine years ago. l was sent to get him."
"Well2"
"I've seen Brook this morning" said
Clifford, "and it's all off. He doesn't
look any more like John Stone than
you do"
II have seen the man several times"
said the clergyman, speaking slowly
md with great difficulty, "and ! agree
with you perfectly"
Two minutes later the man from the
east had gone, and weeping woman,
her heart bursting with happiness,
knet at the minister's feet, clasping
his hand.
ut was the TRUTH she sobbed. ut
was the truth! am so glad"'
let us be honest with ourselves"
said the Rev. Mr.. Brown as he lifted
her up. II took the first lie that the
devil served me with. but 1t was q
good one" he added earnestly. 1T Ger.
tainly was good one"
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UNIQUE IN POLITICS.

Some of the Queer Ideas of Congress-
man Robert Baker.
Robert Baker, member of congress
from the Sixth New York district. bor-
ough of Brooklyn, who recently caused
mild sensation by sending back to a
railroad company complimentary an
nual pass, is a unique character in pol
itics and promises to be one of the
most picturesque members of the Fif.
ty-eighth congress,
He declined to appoint a cadet to
the Annapolis Naval academy on the
ground that be did not believe that
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BY HOWARD FIELDING


thoughts out Of his brain with
a dash of his hand across his
forehead as he looked up at the servant
standing before him.
who are theyE" he asked.
'The young lady is Miss Henderson"
replied the maid. The man is a stran-
ger"
Miss Henderson" repeated the cler-
gyman. The fioristf'
Yes, sir"
"And you don't know the MANI
mo, sir, though it seems TO me that
I've seen him"
ASK them TO come in." said tls cler-
Gyman.
He hastily set in order the papers
with which his desk was strewn, think
ing pleasantly meanwhile of Mabel
Henderson, plucky girl who upon her
fathers death had taken his business
In hand and had made living out of
ii for herself and her young sister.
AS Miss Henderson entered his study
the minister stepped forward with ex-
tended hand and for seconds space
was occupied with greeting her before
he turned his glance to her companion.
He saw Il robust man of thirty years,
with strong. clear cut face and bright
blue eyes. the more vivN because of
his sun Drowned skin.
Mr.. Brown saw all this in a fash: he
was rapid, sharp observer of his fel-
lows. Then. to his great surprise. while
Miss Henderson was uttering the first
words of introduction. he saw her
friend grow pale and stagger back,
striking the door, which closed behind
him with loud sound.
Your! he cried YOU
The minister was nonplused he could
make no guess at the meaning of this
scene. While he stood staring the girl
stepped back hastily and laid a hand
upon the mans arm.
Morton" she exclaimed. what is
the matter?'
THE chaplain of the prison." he re-
piled, speaking with a desperate com
posure.
Il do not comprehend" said Brown.
And his left hand was pressed against
his forehead In a way that was char
acteristic of him. chaplain? Yes,
was once chaplain of prison many
miles from here - almost the whole
width of the continent. Were you-did
know you there?"
You will remember me presently" )"
said the visitor in an even tone
Browns pose had been tense He re-
laxed it. drawing back his weight from
the left foot, which had been thrown
forward He shook his head.
II have no memory of you," Brown
said.
II was known in the prison as John
Stone" said the other.
The image of a pale. narrow shoul-
dered youth prematurely wrinkled up
on the forehead and beginning to be
bald flashed up into the minister's
mind.
at is not possible" said he.
IL have lived a healthful life since
those days" responded Stone, first as
a cattle herder for a friend of mine
who did not drive me too hard and
later as fruit grower upon my own
ranch on the outskirts of this little
city. / have gained forty pounds of
weight and have changed likewise"-
he touched the thick, wavy hair above
his forehead-"but am the saup man
for all that"
mot to my eye" said the Rev. Mr..
Brown. with decision; very far from