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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-25
A SKETCH OF vIcERoY ALExIEFF.

A OI lO414lO4 <11InlI<I
 Alexieff is a most strict disciplinarian,
 who insists on his men discharging eve " little of their duties. No fault of theirs ever escapes him, no dereIiction
 of duty is left unpunished. Hence his
 men hold him in awe. But he is indul-
 gent withal in other respects, and ever
 ready to allow for those little weak
 nesses which cannot be eradicated, yet
 do not constitute an impediment to eff
 ficiency Thus he entered into the spir-
 it of his men. introduced interesting
 games, offered prizes to the winners,
 and thus kept many of them from in-
 dulging too freely in vodka At the
 same time he was popular with his
 brother commanders, and thus wielded
 q desirable and effective influence over
 all who came within his sphere. An in-
 stance of this took place shortly after
 he became governor of the Kwan-Tung
 district Under his predecessor a feel ing of unpleasantness had arisen be- tween soldiers and blue jackets which
 seemed likely to lead to serious results if not quickly neutralized. Alexieff summoned the officers of each service, spoke plainly to them on the subject
 and gave them peremptory instructions how to deal with the growing discord He also talked with the men and made it plain to them that Draconian meas ures would be enforced against peace breakers, and within a month after his interference peace and concord reigned between the branches of the service But all who have ever served under Alexieff speak of him as a strict disci- plinarian and man noted for his se- were measures.
 Thorough self-mastery is, should say, Alexieff's most characteristic qual- | ity He is gifted with an Orientals power of repressing his emotions and restraining his tongue, possesses sort of psychical accumulation where he can pen up passionate feelings for any length of time and continue his daily
 work as if serenity and satisfaction were the elements. Of his soul. But when the reasonable hour for action
 has struck he can speak in a voice of thunder and make backsliding subal- tern tremble. The words then flow as a torrent He is, likewise, very quick Of apprehension. capable of grasping sit
 uation at glance, and of taking a res olution at moments notice. His re-
 sourcefulness in times of unforeseen emergencies is also highly praised by
 his fellow officers, men who have served
 both under and over him, but it's scope
 has always been limited to his own Him. tied sphere.-Dr. E. J. Dillon in the Contemporary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-25
AN AssIsrANT MANAcER

Chris. J. Porzenheim, the genial man. ager of the Aschenbrodel Verein, has engaged an assistant, one having been required for some time owing to the steady growth of the business. When MT. Porzenheim announced to the direc- tors what he had done they immediately held a special meeting and unanimously endorsed his action, and also expressed their opinion that he should have done this very thing long ago. The name of the assistant manager is withheld from the public for the present and will be until such time as the families of Mir. and Mrs. Porzenheim can have a re- union and decide upon one fitting such a amomentous affair. There is some doubt as to the compensation that the new at tache shall receive, but a majority seems to think that it should be at least five packages of Mellin's food a day.
 The assistant manager was born Wednesday, He weighs over ten pounds. All are doing well but Chris" is bewildered with the congratulations of his host of friends.
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he was sometimes mistaken for a peer of the realm. When he spoke the de- ceDtion was the greater, for his voice was clear and cultivated.
 He was once a master tailor in the West End, but for many years he has netted large sums in consequence of his mania for collecting other peoples purses. He was an earnest patron of fashionable bazars. weddings, and oth CT ceremonies and functions attended by crowds of wealthy women. AS the detectives said, another of his schemes was to follow Bishops at confirmation services.
 To all these affairs 1t was his custom to drive up in his bhougham. Then, in the rare cases when suspicion fell upon him, he possibly escaped on such strong evidence of responsibility as the pos session of a private carriage. It is be- lieved that to that end he has always made his own clothes. and they were perfectly provided for his needs. His covert coat could be apparently hang ing over his wrist, yet so arranged was it with sits that his hand would be gliding through the centre of it all the time in and out of other peoples pock- cts
 The departure of the Continental boats in the holiday season also at tracted him. He was a man of con- siderable education. and so great was his gift of assumed dignity that often, even when caught almost red-handed he would escape the consequences by the aid of his plausible tongue. It was in large measure due to him that the backs of outside seats on London omni- buses had to be altered.-From the London News.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-25
P0IITICAIL

The chairlnen Of the several wards in the town of New Haven are hereby notified tC call meetings Of the Republican electors iH each ward on Tuesday evening, March 29 1904, for the purpose of electing delegates to town convention. to elect delegates to the State convention; also to elect delegates to another town convention to nominate can. didates for Selectnen and Constables. and nominating an Alderman in the First, Thl1 d, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh, Thirteenth and Fifteenth wards.
 Chairmen will give four days notice to tne electors of their several wards. The several wards are entitled to the following number of delegates:
 First ward, delegates.
 Second ward, delegates.
 Third ward, delegates.
 Fourth ward, 10 delegates.
 Fifth ward, 4 delegates.
 Sixth ward 5 delegates.
 Seventh ward, delegates.
 Eighth ward, delegates.
 Ninth ward, F delegates
 Tenth ward, Il delegates.
 Eleventh ward, : delegates. Twelfth ward, 6 delegates.
 Thirteenth ward, delegates
 Fourteenth ward, delegates.
 Fifteenth ward, delegates
 THEODORE H. MACDONALD,
 Chairman Republican Town Committee. m24 5t
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COULDN'T HAVE THE HORSES.

Message That General Washington
 Received From His Mother.
 Much of George Washington's firm splendid ancestry, as the following lit- splendid ancestry, as the following little tie anecdote will testify:
 While accommodating in Westmore- Hand county, Va. one of General Wash ington's officers ci1anced upon fine team of horses driven before a blow by a burly slave Finer animals he had never seen. When his eyes had fasten- ed on their beauty he cried to the driver:
 Hello, good fellow! must have those horses. They are just such anil mals as have been looking for
 The black man grinned, rolled up the whites of his eyes, put the lash to the horses thanks and turned up another furrow in the rich soil. The officer waited until he had finished the row; then, throwing back his cavalier cloak, the ensign of the rank dazzled the slaves eyes.
 Better see the missis! Better see mis- sis." he cried. waving his hand to the south, where above the cedar growth rose the towers of a fine old Virginia mansion. The officer turned up the carriage road and soon was rapping the great brass knocker of the front door. Quick the door swung upon its ponderous hinges and a grave majes- tic looking woman confronted the visi- tor with an air of inquiry.
 Madame said the officer, doffing his cap and overcome by the dignity, 'I have come to claim your horses in the name of the government"
 My horses?" said she, bending upon him a pair of eyes born to command Sir you cannot have them. My crops are out and I need my horses in the field'
 q am sorry,'' said the officer, "but I must have them, madame. Such are the orders of my chief "Your chief? Who is your chief, |pray?" she demanded with restrained warmth.
 "The commander of the American army General George Washington" re- piled the other, squaring she shoulders and swelling with pride. smale of triumph softened the sterness of the womans handsome features. Tell George Washington said she, that his mother says he cannot have her llorses''
 With an humble apology, the officer turned away, convinced that he had found the source of his chiefs decision and selfcommand And did Washington order his officer to return and make his mother give up her horses? No; he listened to the re- port in silence, thensswith one of his rare smiles, he bowed his head,
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MAYOR SIGNS ORDERS.

For Kimberly Avenue Bridge, Voting
 Machines and Eighth Ward Bell
 Tower.
 Mayor Studley yesterday signed the or der passed by the aldermen Wednesday night providing for the use of voting machines in the coming spring election. The plan is to have the entire vote in this election registered by the ma chimes,
 The mayor also signed the aldermanlc orders relating to the construction of the Kimberly avenue bridge and the or der for the new bell tower in the Eighth ward.
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AN EXPERT PIcKpocKET.

He Rode in a Brougham and Attended
 Fashionable Weddings
 The old man James Read, whom De- tectives Collins and Waters of the l. Division succeeded on Saturday in sending to six months hard labor, was reouted to be one of the most expert and, in his heyday, the most successful, pickpocket in London. On the proceeds Of his profession he used to drive in a brougham.
 Read Is in his seventieth year. Tall, elegantly dressed always. with venera- ble white beard. and glossy silk hat.
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THIRD WARD

The Republican electors of the Third ward are hereby notified to meet at 214 Congress avenue on Tuesday evening, March 29, 1904, at o'clock, for the purpose of electing del egates to a town convention to elect dele gates to the State convention; also to elect delegates to another town convention to nominate candidates for Selectmen and Con stables; also to nominate one Alderman.
 WILLIAM F. CLAK, Chairman.
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EIFTH WARD

The Republican electors of the Fifth ward are hereby notified to meet at 35 Olive street o'clock, for the purpose of electing delegates to town convention to elect delegates to the State convention; also to elect delegates to another town convention to nominate can didates for Selectmen and Constables; also to nominate one Alderman.
 JOHN H. PEARCE, Chairman.
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rIp sr wARn

The Republican electors of the First ward are hereby notified to meet at Republican club, Grown, corner Temple street, oY Tues day evening, March 29, 1904, at s o'clock for the purpose of electing delegates to q town convention to elect delegates to the State conventions; also to elect delegates tc another town convention to nominate can didates for Selectmen and Constabes; also to nominate one Alderman.
 FRANK J. RICE, Chairman.
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OBITUARY NOTES.
Leonard M. perkins.

The funeral of Leonard M. Perkins, four years old, son of MT. and Mrs. Fred. B. Perkins, who died last Tues day, was held yesterday afternoon from the home of his parents, 30 High street, East Haven.
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FIFTEENTH WARD

 The Republican electors of the Fifteenth ward. are hereby notified to meet at Engini House, Forbes avenue, on Tuesday evening March %, 1904, at o'clock. for the purp0sl of eleeting delegates to town c0nxentiol to elect delegates to the State convention also to elect delegates to another town con vention to nominate candidates for Seleet men and Constables; also to nominate 0ilt Alderman. GEORGE ". BOYER
 Chairman.
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roTIRpH wApn

ward are hereby notified to meet at 1S0 Meadow street (St. Aloyslus HalD on Tues day evening, March 29, 1904, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing- delegates to a town convention to elect delegates to the another town convention to nominate candi- dates for Selectmen and Constables.
 FREDERICK b. WHiTrAKER,
 Chairman.
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sEcnNn WARD.

The Republican electors of the Second ward are hereby notified to meet at 1924 day evening, March 20, 1e04, at s o'clock, for the purpose of electing delegates to a town convention to elect delegates to q state convention; also to elect delegates to another town convention to nominate candi- dates for Selectmen and Constables.
 FRANK F. HILL, Chairman.
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TENTu WAR,p

The Republican electors of the Tenth ward are hereby notified to meet at 124 Whalley avenue, corner Garden street, on Tuesday evening, March 20, 1904, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing delegates to town con vention to elect delegates to the state con vention; also to elect delegates to another town convention to nominate candidates for Selectmen and Constables.
 GEORGE E. HALL, Chairman.
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EI.EvENrH wARn

The Republican electors of the Eleventh ward are hereby notified to meet at Polar Star Hall, Grand avenue, on Tuesday even ing, March 29, 1904, at 8 o'clock, for the pur- pose of electing delegates to q town conven- tion to elect delegates to the State conven- tion; also to elect delegates to another town convention to nominate candidates for Se- lectmen and Constables; also to nominate one Alderman. OLIVER r. SPARKS,
 Chairman
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SEyENTH WARD

The Republican electors of the Seventh ward are hereby notified to meet at S53 Grand avenue on Tuesday evening, March 29. 1904, at o'clock, for the purpose of eecting delegates to town convention to elect delegates to the State convention; also to elect delegates to another town conyen- tion to nominate candidates for Selectmen and Constables; .also to nominate one Alder man. SAMUEL J. WE'LL,
 Chairman.
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EIGHTH WARD.

The Republican electors of the Eighth ward are hereby notified to meet at Pyramid Hall State street, on Tuesday evening, March 29, 1904, at s o'clock, for the purpose of electing delegates to town convention to elect delegates to the State convention; also to elect delegates to another town con vention to nominate candidates for Select men and Constables.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-25

ward are hereby notified to meet at Engim House on Tuesday evening, March 70, 1904 at s o'clock for the purpose of electing dele gates to a town convention to elect delegate to the State convention; also to elect dele gates to another town convention to n0ni nate candidates for Selectmen and C0nsta bles.
 LUZERNE LUDINGTON,
 Chairman.
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LoUIS 0. PFAFF. JR.

The funeral of L. c. Pfaff, jr., was held yesterday afternoon from his par ents' residence, 123 George street. The services were strictly private, only members of his family attending.
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NINTH WARD.

The Republiscan electors of the Ninth ward are hereby notified to meet at Pohl- mans Hall Dixwell avenue, corner Webster street, on Tuesday evening, March 29, 1904, at n clock. for the purpose of electing dele gates to town convention to elect delegates to the State convention; also to elect dele gates to another town convention to n0mi- nate candidates for Selectmen and Consta- bes; also to nominate one Alderman.
 FREDERICK w. ORR,
 Chairman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-25

J. Jerome Hayes of New York city pans to inaugurate summer class in vocal culture in New Haven. He will begin his work here in June.
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sIxTH WARn.

The Republican electors of the Sixth ward are hereby notified to meet at 50 Court street on Tuesday evening, March 29, 1904, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing del egates to a town convention to elect dele gates to the State convention; also to elect delegates to another town convention to nominate candidates for Selectmen and Constables.
 JOHN V. RATTLESDORFER,
 Chairman
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TwEI .ETH WARD

The Republican electors of the Twelfth ward are hereby notified to meet at 1137 State street on Tuesday evening, March 29, 1904, at o'clock, for the purpose of elect ing delegates to a town convention to. elect delegates to the State convention; also to. elect delegates to another town convention. to nominate candidates for Selectmen and Constables. '
 THOMAS. N. GIERDING,
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THOMAS N. GIERDING,
 ChoiTn1an
THIRTEENTH WARD.

The Republican electors of the Thirteenth ward are hereby notified to meet at Masonic Hall, Westville, on Tuesday evening, March 20, 1904, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing delegates to town convention to elect delegates to the State convention; also to elect delegates to another town conven- tion to nominate candidates for Selectmen and Constables; also to nominate one Al
 FREDERICK DINGWALL,
 Chairman.
 FOURTEENTH WARD.
 The Republican electors of the Fourte
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-21

feel positive that
lie paused. looking fun into her eyes
with that familiar, puzzled, longing *
preston.
Miss Ledyard looked back at him. and
her heart sank For a moment she was
filed with a kind Of terror When she
saw that look in his eyes II seemed to her
he demanded SO much-so much more
than she had TO give
Say no more now. Remember you have
known me but a little over month, she
murmured
"a month and two days" he replied al
most sadly and then. striving to resume
his light and merry mood, he said, HOW
well you are looking tonight-better than
l have ever seen you
1t was the most direct compliment he
had ever paid her, and Miss Ledyard
flushed with pleasure.
II took brisk walk this afternoon
she said though no doubt any Improve
meut you may notice in my appearance Is
due 10 the way my hair is dressed MY
maid returned from a visit Of q few weeks
in the country today, No one can dress
my hair as Lucy does it,
Perhaps that is it," replied the pro-
fessor Alphabetically. The charm Of the
evening was broken. 1t seemed impossi-
Bile to recall it, and a little later the pro-
fcssor rose to take his leave.
Good night" said Miss Ledyard as
their hands touChed.
Good night" said the professor sol
EMMY.
Therc was something which chilled
them both. 1t almost seemed as though
the leave taking wasNNal.
20 t,~pfpceor m caAA mt into the hall,
the footman preceding him 10 the door.
When he had gone haf the distance the
professor at Il slight sound behind him,
turned quickly Miss Iedyard's maid,
Lucy. had Just entered tho hall from the
farther end and was going toward the
stairs.
The professor turned very pale; then.
striding up to Lucy. he demanded
''Who are your
~ am Miss Ledyard's maid. sir" said
Lucy
MA, You have returned to the house
today, have YOU not? Where have you
bcon2'
"In the country, visiting my aunt" re-
piled the wondering girl
"Whcre were YOU on the 9th Of Septam-
Der? Think well! Il is very important
THAT was the day | went to the coun-
try left in the evening
"Were you at the Wum1ns AuNlllarY
society on that day? Don't answer until
youa are sure"
Eyes. sir | remember quite well. Twas
there lust at O'Clock, l went to take
some silks for Miss Ledyard
"And when you left her where did you
go?"
ITO the top Of the house on an Grand
"That was how ! missed YOU, said the
professor drawing long breath. Then
he asked. do you know me?'
~ don't think SO, sir answered Lucy:
land yet" she added. smiling, sit almost
seems
seems cried the professor ut is,
YOU adorable vision. have been seeking
you all my life-for the past thirty-two
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-21
Exposure

TO cold draughts Of air, to keen and
cutting winds, sudden changes of TEN
peraturc. scanty clothing, undue eX-
posture to the throat and neck after
public speaking and singing, bring on
coughs and colds. Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup is'tho best.
Mrs. A. Barn, Houston, Texas, writes,
Jan. 81, 1902: 'One bottle Of Ballard 5
Horehound Syrup cured me of very
bad cough 1t IS very pleasant to
take" csc, soc, $1O0. Sold by Schuh
Drug Company.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-05-21

days mady, despairngly You are the
bride Of my soul; ! am your true lover
forever lie went down on his knees
and kissed Lucys hand.
1t was at this interesting juncture that
Miss Ledyard, having been attracted by
the sound Of voices, opened the drawing
room door
"Wel. upon my wordt said Miss Led
yard In wen bred accents Of surprise.
The professor arose from his knees with
shining face See. dear Miss Ledyard,'
he cried, Il have just found out our mis-
take 1t Is she the monitor meant This
/ lovely girl Is my soul bride-not you at
all We have this moment discovered
how Il was. You see, at the instant ! en-
tered the clubhouse she had Just left the
room. and she What is your name my
/ beloved? Not that it matters IN the least,
/ but
Enough, sir" exclaimed Miss Ledyard.
/ James. the door,
The frightened James came forward.
/ go to your room nj once, said Miss
Iedyard turning to Lucy. IF you have
unpackcd your box you may pack 1t
again You leave this house IN the morn
ing "
/ The professor stepped 70 the side Of
/ Lucy and put his arm about her. He
looked very tall and brave and handsome"
Lucy. frightened and bcwilderel, was
bushng Beautifully She withdrew her
self from the professors embrace.
Il have done nothing wrong Ml;s Led
! yard" said Lucy with spirit
"You have permitted this advcntgrcT to
make love 20 YOU IN my house.
ooh. Miss Ledyard. ! never taw the
gentleman beforel"
my dear lady. do not be unj@st' said
the professor why not lock ut 1t philu-
sophically? Suppose We had married and
when it was too late I had discovered
that the monitor meant this beautiful 6irl.
Would it not
stop, SIR cried Miss Lod1s1 now
thoroughly cnragcd. II wac fool for
listening to your ridiculous f.rrego 100 the
first place 60 at once, jaime this in
trumpet tones-"opcn tho door. iuu,
turning 10 Lucy do as lid ton--so
pack up"
The professor had only t-ac 10 whisper;
at tomorrow morniag ,arriat viii
be at the door with a W1m 1n To attend
you Leave your address with her Then
Lacy fed
As she ran upsta.rs her head was in n
whirl. but If one thought was uppormost
It was n always felt ! was made for
something better than this kind Il work.
Within ano her half minute the profess
or had disappeared into the street. Miss
Ledyard into the drawing room, and
James stood alone IN the hall. maryciins
greatly and bursting with his news.
In the morning the ear-is~e came and
Lucy went The prof ssor followed by
the next train lie found IMcy p her
aunts garden under an apple tTaa sac
had been thinking things over. and there
was much she was uncertain " There
fore she received him a little sthly
Ny aunt was greatly surprised TO sec
me" she said Il had to invent an excuse
and told her ] had Gene back for a.lost
wrap"
The professor Put his arm about Lucy
GO ia and tell her you have found it. hs
raid. "and that It "a going to keep you
warm forever
Now. this is tie truth aH0ut Tire stefg
Of Miss I.edyard catching her fiance y
the act If Kissing her maid Does aIiy one
, blame the professor
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DO best. So much more sensible than
taking ZIP china painting or going en-
the stage. don't you think?"
ooh. much more" agreed both Ia
dies.
"Shc understands SO well oil my dir
fercnt tastes. and she dresses my bar
50 nicely, No one else can do it as
Lucy docs she Is going home THIS
evening for n months vacation. I'm
sure don't know what I am TO DO
Without
A knock at the door interrupted Miss
I.elyard.
There Is the janitor now" she cen
timed Come in
The door opened slowly and revealed
standing on the threshold man who
certainly did not look ike a janitor.
Il "a ahnut thirty. ves-a nl1 slsa-