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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
MISSION EESiEGED.
Thibctans Are Pressing the British,
Colony at Cyangtse.

Gvanrtge. Thihet. May 1N.-EelaYci
i'm transmissiou) The ThihrtanS have
taken tho offensive against tn" i:rit,.;h
mission camp here. From n i"tt about
six furlongs away. they are "ica"ilN
bombarJinG the camps with Il nan
dozen guns carrying solid cannon balls
|or Il pound weight. Another large
Gathering of ThibctanG il reported from
The Rong valley. ana although tn"
British Communications in III" rcar are
still open. the mission is practically
bcSiegcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

A favorite occupation with those who
have the spare time just now Is visit
ing their camps and cottages at the
nearby ponds and giving them a taste
of spring housecleaning. If the weather
continues fair the cottage season will
probably be formally opened on Me-
mortal day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
Wayne Delegates Elected.

Wayne. Me, May 12.-(SpeciaD -
The following delegates We're elected
here, today: 70 state Convention, Tu-
dor G.. JENNINGS ami Hon. George W.
Walton. 70 County Convention. .SewaIl
ppttingilI. A. T.. White, a. y. Mlntcr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Cat fancierS all agree that japan in
decd is the country of curious felin-S.
and surely no example OF the freak in The
cat family is more singular than the tail
less variety which ahrunds in III" Land
of the Rising sun. For the most part tho
cats of Japan are minus a brush, nj
though tey sometimes have n tailhone I'M
developed and Il small tuft of hair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

The special train of the Ben Hur''
company passed through this city
Thursday forenoon, on the way to
Lewiston. The train was made up OF
five baggage cars and four passenger
coaches. A large number of Water
Vile people will take advantage of the
reduced rates TO attend the show dur
ing it's stay i'm Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

There will be a business meeting of
the Cecilia Club in the vestries of the
G congregational church at 7.30 o'clock,
this evening. The meeting is for the
purpose of arranging for the sale of
tickets for the Bangor festival, and a
large attendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Gideon Barton, who has been the
driver Of Taylor's public carriage for a
long time, will soon go to Bangor,
where he will take position with the
New England Telegraph and Tele-
phone Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
A New Running Record.

London. May l@.--On tho Stamford
bridge grounds, this evening. Arthur
Shrubb broke the emile amateur run
ming record. Time. - minutes. 80 3-5
seconds. The previous record was Il
minutes, 53 3-5 seconds. 53Eg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

A Society for the Promotion Of Ambi-
dexterity has been formed in London.
That the left hands Of the majority Of
adults have grown up in a state Of very
limited usefulness and of comparative
weakness and awkwardness, while the
motor centers Of the brain supplying
them have been left partially developed,
must be admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Miss Mary Prescott Chase, formerly of
thii town. has been appointed missionary
under the American Sunday School
Union to establish Sunday schools in
country places. She is n niece of the late
Abel Prescott and a graduate of Skowhe-
gan High school in the class OF 1883
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Walnut is only employed i'm France in
cabinet and carpenters work. In 1902
the imports of walnut were 2,452 tons
and exports 5,623 tons. During the
last four years the imports have stead
lily declined, while exports have in
creased from $3.50 tons in 1899 to 5,623
tons in 1902
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Fourteen looms Were started in tn,
Marston wooden mill. Wednesday, tn,
looms being run by imported labor oh
tained from Madison. 1t Is said that tn,
operatives are under police protection
but no demonstration has been made b,
the strikers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
FOR COeB.
Continued from page ID

Tie delegates were then instruct ID
by vote of The caucus to vote first,
last. and all the time for Hon. w. 4.
cobb of I,ockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

1t is reported that surveys are soon
to be made 1"r an extension of the
Somerset Railroad from Bingham to
Birch Point on Mocsehead lake. oppo-
site Kineo. n distance of fifty miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Clarence Manter has bought the two
houses on Middle street owned by the es-
tate of S. +. Conant. One of them has
been subsequently sold to S. w. Gould
and the other to Milford Withee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Fishing in the ponds in the vicinity
OF the city Is reported as being very
good and many Of the enthusiasts find
time for try at the speckled beau
ties every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

j. f. Morrsette. who has been for a
number of years second hand in the
finishing room ut the Cascade Wooden
mill. has resigned his position and will
devote his time to his business here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Miss Georgia Wardwell entertained n
small party OF friends at her home on
Center street, Thursday evening, in
honor of her guests, Miss Lord and
Miss Thompson of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

George l.. stevens of Pennington
was calling cn.i friends in town, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Ellen Brery has returned to her
"ome i'm Richmond, after an extended
tisit with DIR. and Mrs. w. f.. Whit
new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Fred Arnold is at Rowe pond with a
party of friends from Holyoke. for a
few days sport with the early fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

There viii be sOciable i'm the ves-
tries of the First Baptist church, this
evening. for the benefit of the Colby
College Y. Nj. G. A,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Fidelity Lodge. No. 8. Degree Of
Honor. will be entertained a the home
of MIR. and Mrs. James Mcmahon, Oak
street. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
WATERVTLI,E.

There was a clean slate in the NUM-
cipal court, Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Spcrry II. Locke of Waterville, was IN
town on business Thursday
Miss Dora Trafton has returned to
HaItland. after spending a few days here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Norbert Krutzky went to Portland,
Thursday morning, on short business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Edward NJ. Banding. secretary OF
the Bangor Board of Trade and editor
of the Maine Industrial Journal, was
in the city. Thursday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

ern Language Association, which is 10
be held, today and tomorrow.
CLYDE Scribner Of Wilton Academy.
Is visiting Eben f. Masterman, 'O7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

John Baco: las entered the employ Of
S. $. Lightbody as clerk in his drug
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Miss Ethel Burke of Bingham, was in
town, yesterday, on her way to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Emma Watson of East Fairfield
is calling on friends in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
SKOWHEGAN.

Hon. S. w. Gould has returned from a
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

J. a. Kuhnert was passenger in the
morning train for the west, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Missionaries are at work in 24' oil .ne
,,aI,ad cities of China. There are sun
goo vailed cities without missionaries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Mrs. Frank Foster is at East Wilton
called there by the illness of her sister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

Mrs. Lizzie Abbott of North Arson,
is the guest of Miss Mary Hallett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

The members Of the Comus Club
,dined at the Elmwood, last evening, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13

a very enjoyable evening was passed
with whist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
EAST CORNVlLLE.

Charles Smith has bought nice horse
from Skowhegan parties
Selden Flanders has sold good yoke
of cattle for beef.
Charles Moody is delivering apple trees
and fruit trees in this place
Some people in this place have planted
their gardens.
r. Booker is shearing sheep in this
place and Skowhegan, and says they are
thin In flesh. making hard work to shear.
l.. l. Bigelow of this place, celebrated
his 50th anniversary of his marriage Mon
day afternoon. AS it was quite rainy
the number present was smaller than 1t
otherwise would have been, but about $50
Glow on this occasion. Their son Samuel.
from Lowell. Mass, was present They
received some very handsome presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bigelow are very smart and
are good for many years to come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-13
STATE NEWS.
SOMERSET.
SMITHFIElD.

But very little farming has been done
yet Farmers were getting to work in
earnest, Monday, when the rain began
which has fallen I'm torrents n part of the
time up to Wednesday night The
ground Is SO full of water that 1t will be
several days before anything can be done
on the land.
Schools are all in session except the one
at the city school house. Miss Lura VIII
ley teaches at Oak hill. Miss Frances
Jones at the Gould. Mrs. Alta Thompson
at East pond, Miss Ruth Wilcox at the
village. and Miss Dora Lawrence at the
Whitehouse.
Fred Stevens sold pair of horses to
Bailey Smith of Mercer, recently.
Thomas Doyle has moved into Mrs Net
tie Perkins house.
Mrs. Lois Bickford is visiting relatives
in town.
Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols are at home
from Augusta for an indefinite time, to
attend to their spring farming
g. S Harlow of Boston, made a fyink
trip to his home in Norridgewock last
week, bringing with him a pair of horses
for his brother, Charles Harlow
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-27
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-27
AelneIllann { Co.
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-18

as follows: Mrs. M. Bradley, Miss Brad ley. Mrs. Byron L. Smith, Mrs. John H. Hamlin, Miss Elsie Parker, all of Chica- go; Mrs. F. L. Aleott. Miss Helen H. Hassett. both of Cleveland: Miss Lucille V. Hopkins, St. Louis: Mrs. L. B. Jen- nings. Miss Ruth s. Bacon. Miss Bison Jennings, all of New York; T. s. Leech, Philadelphia; Mrs. NJ. Adelaide Gris- wold, New York; Mrs. H. Pomeroy, Cleveland: Mrs. Faron. Ilion. O.. Mrs. L. c. Metz. Port Chester. N. T.; Miss Marian Holloway, Icandale. N. r.; Miss Ethel Tinkhead, Mrs. Tinkhead, New York city; Miss Helen Rainey. Miss A. Rainey. New Orleans, La.: Mrs. G. E.. Richards. Chicago; Miss Florence Chap man. Miss Elsie Appel, Miss Fanny Jana, Kansas City; Mrs. Frank Davis, Elizabeth. N. J.; Miss Etta Armstrong, Wellesley, Mass; Mrs. Horace G. Young, Albany, N. Y; Miss Cornelia A. Young, Albany, N. r.; Mrs Timothy Woodruff, and maid. New York: Miss Eugene Watson, Miss Susanne Petit, and maid; Mrs. Frank B. Potter. Miss Pot ter, New York; Mrs. I. H. Van deForest, Miss Dorothy, Miss Susie Delano, all of New York: Mrs. J. H. Davis. Eliza beth, N. J.: Miss James, Kansas City; Mrs. I. A. Raymond. Miss Julia Ray mond, Mrs. Samuel Mather, all of Cleveland; Miss Holt. New York; Miss Singham, Cleveland; Mrs. w. c. Hall, Miss Hall, Mrs. c. Hashvich, Miss R. Ramsey, Miss B. Collamore, all of New York city; Mrs. P. H. Griffin. Miss Eliz- abeth Griffin. Miss Gertrude Norton, all of Buffalo: Mrs. Walter H. Wesson, Miss Madeline Wesson, Miss Vera J. Wesson, Miss Anita p. Phipps, all of Springfield, Mass; Miss Cornelia Sweet, Grand Rapids, Mich: Mrs. s. H. Peck, Miss Vera Peck. East Aurora, N. Y.: Mrs. P. Hackett, Washington, D. C.; Miss Lois Allen. Cleveland: Mrs. G. w. Darr, New York; Miss Ethel Bryan, Miss Louise Magee, both of Pittsburg; W. S. Clough. Chicago; Mrs. Edward Saunders. Miss Mary Saunders, St. Louis.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-18
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWs.

Mir. and Mrs. Edwin R. Slater. of 25s Lloyd street, celebrated their silver wedding by an lat home on Friday evening. Dur ing the afternoon and evening many friends called and offered congratulations, and the couple were the recipients of many beauti- ful and valuable presents of silver and chi na, Those assisting in receiving were Miss Belle Slater, Mrs. John $. Sanford, 2d, Mrs. D. Fenton. Mrs. J. H. DeBaun, Mrs. John B. Hubbell and Mrs. S Turner.
 The installation of officers of Morning Star of Rebekah lodge will take place tnis evening in Polar Star lodge room, 116 Grand avenue. Miss Potter. special deputy, with her degree team, will install the new officers and large gatheringsof the members is looked for.
 Although work has been temporarily sus- pended on the dock which is being built at the trolley company power house on Grand pleted about the first of May It is the pur- post of the company to have coal barges come to them direct. thus saving dealers handling.
 The residence of MT. and Mrs. Ernest D. Hart. 48 Wolcott street, was the scene of a jolly party on Friday evening, the occasion being their twenty-fifth wedding anniyer- sary. The surprise was arranged by Mrs. Nelson, Mrs Miner and Mrs. Handforth, and in the party were members of Star of Bethlehem, Golden SceDtre, and Shepherds of Bethlehem lodges. During the evening a purse was presented the couple, and the evening was enjoyably spent in games and music. A sumptuous collation was served at q late hour. Among those participating in the celebration were MT. and Mrs. Syl- vester Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs Charles Potter, Mir. and Mrs. Meigs, Mr. and Mrs. Hartley, Mr. and Mrs. Handforth, MT. and Mrs. Mel son, Mir. and Mrs. Fogg, Mir. and Mrs. Snow, Mr. and Mrs Caldwell. MT and Mrs. Frear, MT. and Mrs. Ellwell. MI. and Mrs. .Gierd- ing, MT. and Mrs, Belcher.. MT. and Mrs. Page, the Misses Bassett. Mrs. Beers, Mrs. Wicks, Mrs. Futile, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Bel Nichols Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Manwaring, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Carl, Mrs Lines, Mrs. Hark- ness, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Schwagerman, Mrs Hudson, Mrs. Lyons, Mrs Beach, Mrs. Byfeld, Mrs. Burns, Mrs Gridley, Miss Por- onto, Mrs. Miner. Mrs. French, Mrs. Wal ters, Mrs Lee, Mrs. Duxbury, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Brighton, Mrs. Meeker, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Richards, and Mrs. Hoxie. Miss Brooks. and Messrs. Stevens, Emerson, Chidsey and Hastings.
 The first annual ball of the l. r. Social club will be held tomorrow evening in Po- lar Star hall.
 The annual meeting of the Peoples Church corporation was held Friday night in Bushnell hall and the election of officers took place, resulting as folows George H. Stanford, chairman of the board of trustees; E. N. Camp, clerk; W. H. Pollard, treasur- err trustees, w. H. Floyd, w. N. Post, j. L. Dean and Forest Kelsey. A new section was added to the constitution of the church providing that what is known as the Sunday school be called the Children's church. with the pastor of the Peoples church for it's
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-18
TEAS AND GERMANS.

To-day will be given over to the in- formal teas and germans, and to-mor- row to the class teas and the great so- cial event of the year at Yale-the promenade.
 For the junior german, which will be held in Woolsey hall immediately after the Glee club concert tonight, Weirs orchestra of twenty pieces will play. The chaperones for this affair are: Mrs. James J. Goodwin, Hartford; Mrs. Arthur T. Hadley, Mrs. William w. Farnam. Mrs. Frank B. Porter, Mrs. Henry Sargent, New Haven; Mrs. Archibald Rogers, New York city; Mrs. Edward R. Spaulding, Buffalo; and Mrs. R. F. Tilney, Plainfeld. N. J.
 The german win be led by E. P. Rog- CTS and F. H. Day.
 While the junior german is in pro- gress in Woolsey hall the sophomore german will be given in Harmony hall, and will be led by B. D. Smith and J. c. Magee. The chaperones are: Mrs. E. B. Turner, Brooklyn; Mrs. John P. c. Foster. New Haven; Mrs. Gerald l.. Hoyt, New York city; Mrs. Byron l.. tSlllltils NlAACd5os 4NAA 9. iih tJ- NIluNiCiy Hartford: Mrs. James Hale, Pittsburg.
 Mrs. J. P. c. Foster of College street, who will give the sophomore tea, will have for her assistants. Mrs B. B. Fur ner of Brooklyn, Mrs. Byron l.. Smith of Chicago, Mrs. James Neal of Pitts burg, Mrs. Henry w. Ring, Mrs. George Dickerman, Mrs. Rutherford Trow- bridge, Mrs. Bernadotte Perrin. Mrs. s. l.. Penfeid, Mrs. Fred Warren, and Mrs. George Eaton.
 The St. Elmo german, which will be held at Il o'clock tonight, will be chaperoned by Mrs. c. l.. Snowdon, Mrs. S. A. Raymond of Cleveland, Mrs. E. M. Barnes of Englewood. N. J., Mrs. War ren Smith of Brooklyn, Mrs. o. R. Van derhoef of New York, Mrs. A. R. Whit ney of Morristown, N. J., Mrs. James Girard of New York, and Mrs. Franklin Alcott of Cleveland.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-18

week to break the ice by the use of dyna- mite, but instead of cracking it the explo- siveS only drove holes through it, doing lir- tie toward breaking channel.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Grand Ave nue Congregational church will serve a 25- cent turkey supper on Wednesday, evening to be followed by a musical social. The music is to be furnished by the H. H. S., Mandolin club, interspersed with solos on the violin and piano. This social is free and 1t is expected that large number of the congregation will be present, as this will be the first opportunity for meeting the new pastor, Rev. l. ". Sheath, and family in a social way.
 Miss Grace A. Bishop entertained the members of her Sunday school class of Grace church Saturday afternoon The par ty was in honor of Miss Beatrice Smith S birthday. Basket lunches were prepared by Miss Bishop and hidden in different parts of the room. Each child sought out the bas- ket bearing his or her name, and after lunch they passed the afternoon in playing games. The members of the class present were the Misses Mildren Shepard Esther Northrop, Ruth Seeley, Mary Male, Addie Clark, Edith Collins and Ruth and Josephine Schollhorn. Other 9th guests were Miss Mabel Hughes, of Whalley avenue. Miss Beula Belcher of West Haven, Miss Ardele Chandler. Miss
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-18
PoIl,s rhsa,sr.

Sam Edwards, one of the jolliest comedians in vaudeville, is coming to open the show at Polls this afternoon, with a big comedy company he will present Edward E. Kidder's farcical hit, "A Pass for Two"
 It is a merry little playlet and Ed wards mannerisms. his droll express sions and comical facial contortions, suffice to create no end of laughter.
 Edwards was leading comedian of the Frohman forces for many years and is very congenial fun maker.
 Pau Barnes, known as the author of Dolly Grey, is coming with a big mon ologue. The Reed Birds are also to present their new rousing success, "Dodging the Dodger," pretty little playlet in which the entire family have scored during the season. The Orpheus Comedy Four in the songs from way back will present a rube quartette one delights to hear
 These fellows are described as one of the most pleasing quartette in vaude- vile
 Hoffman and Pierce are two dainty misses in a charming song act. These two pretty and shapely young ladies come direct from the Weber and Field theater and will make a genuine hit this afternoon.
 A pair of coon-town disturbers are coming when Forsen and McCauley present their act of mirthful melody and humor.
 Dan J. Harrington in ventriloquist comedy and the electrograph with the motion pictures the bill will be com plete.
 Prices, evenings 10, 20 30; matinee 10, 20; ladies at matinee 10: box seats 50 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-18
pastor. He will have the power to select his

pastor. He will have the power to select his own teachers and assistants.
 This evening in A. 0. U. w. hall, 25 Grand avenue, large gathering of Hepta- sophs is looked for. 1t being the regular meeting of Quinnipiac conclave, at which time the officers for 1904 will be installed and the annual banquet served. At least
 ten candidates will appear for initiation, and general good time will be in order The officers to be installed are men vel fit ted for their respective positions, and the nipiac. Members of the order will be well come to attend this meeting, and it is be- lieyed that visiting brothers from outside the city will be present.
 The Womans auxiliary of Grace P. E.. church will meet this afternoon at O clock with Mrs. Shepard, of No. i19 Exchange street. Coasting on Grand avenue hill has been stopped, to a great extent owing to the dan ger at Quinnipiac avenue, at the suggestion of Chief of Police Wrinn. The hill is in ex- cellent condition for the sport and it seems too bad to deprive the young people of the pastilne.
 George Augur died at his home, 439 Lex ington avenue, Friday evening, after a long illness. Mir. Augur was seventy-two years
 old and had lived in Fair Haven I great
 many years. He was carpenter by trade,
 but retired from active work q number of years ago. He'is survived by widow and
 one son. The funeral was held yesterday
 afternoon at 1;30 from his late home, the
 burial taking place in the Fair Haven Union
 cemetery.
 Diphtheria is still prevalent in the out
 skirts of Fair Haven East. A family named
 Poole, residing beyond Fair Haven Heights,
 lost a child by death from the disease Fri day, and it Is reported that three other members of the family are ill with the same trouble. This epidemic is being stamped out in the neighborhood of Barnes avenue, where there were nearly q dozen cases about a month ago.
 The East Pearl Street Chautauqua circle will meet this evening with Miss Avery, 5S
 East Pearl street.
 Tne uuinnipiac river, which has been frozen over for two weeks. was plowed up Saturday afternoon by the tugs James H.
 Hogan and Frederick Fenner to a point
 Ferry street. It was job that took five hours of steady jamming and the work was
 witnessed by a large number Of people An
 attempt was made in the middle of the