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The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
BAD MAN SHORT ONE
Council Cleans Up Table
 Very Quickly

The skagvay city council cleaned up two weeks accumulation Of business in quick order last night From the time Mayor Kisg's gsvel dropped Tor the first time until the last member oi the council voted "aye" on Councilman Dunn's motion 10 adjourn scant % minuts elspsen. All the members were present.
 A portion oi the time of the council was taken up with the complaint of the fire department on account cf the dil- apidAted condition oi many Of the vs- ca,ed shacks. The matter rssreierred to the committee oo fire and water
 The complaint of the fire department because of the old telephone wires vas presented snd the Information conveyed to the department and officers con cerned that the committee on public works and public property and the street commissioner and Ere warden have authority to act to the premises.
 A list Of properties in the town in the front Of which sidewalks had been repaired vas resd sod the clerk vas directed to add the cost Of the work to charges against the property on the tax rolls
 A complaint from Frank Lee that a rotten telephone pole occupying the alley on Broadway between Ninth and Tenth avenues vas dangerous to those in that ueiehborhood vas referred 70 the committee On public works and public property.
 The city attorney reported tha; John Riley mad DO valid claim against the city for costs in former litigation.
 The school district vas allowed 500 for the monthly expenses.
 The regular monthly accounts against the city were read and allowed.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
FOR JURY
Skagwayans Will Help Court
 et Juneau

For lhe first time In several yesrs the irrv that win serve at Juneau for the term beginning next Monday will be drawn from the whole first judicial division. Judge Gunnison has made . ruling stopping the policy of drawing a jury from the section of the division only for which the court will be held.
 The following were served by Mar shal Johnson yesterday:
 Grand Jurors Nlbert Relnert and Charles E. Jones,
 Petit Jurors-E. W. Mover, W. ]. Bledsoe, A. Stanich, F. T. Keelsr, F. F. Ehrlich, Win Claysop, P. E. Kern, Hen.y ' Friedenthal and John Her berger.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
PUGS BUSY
Old.Time Bruisers Bill for
 Public Favor

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Seattle, May l6,-There has not been such activity in rugelism on the Pacific coast in a long time as now obtains. Many ex-champi1ns are gathering here and at other western ncities, The princi- pal iuterestin old-timers now cen,ers in the prospects of contest between John IL, Sullivan, the champion heavyweight of decade, aud Charles Mitchell, ex' champion of England, who uusuccess- fully contested with him for the worlds championship twice.
 Sulliavn is iu Seattle playing in vau' devIlle and Mitchell is at Vancouver The latter is expected to arrive here Thursday, It is believed match will be arranged for $500 a side to come of in Tacoma
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
.SAylTARIUM
 FOR OLD SlTkA

stka might lose the capital Of Alssks but she is going tO have q saoitsripm. Dr. Garder, Of Juneau, end the father oi Dr. Brooks, of that place soi ior- merly oi sksqvsy, passed through skagway on the Cottage Ciiy yesterday for the ancient town ou; ou BarsooH island for the purpose Of purchasing ( site in the neiehborhooi Of the sitks hot springs upon which the waters from those springs will be available. They purpose establishing q modern sanliarium at thst pla.e
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
III WAS GOOD
"Holy City" City Cantata
 Fully Met Expectations

The "Holy City" cantata, which was produced at Elks' hall last night, was full ly up to the expectations ot the audience and they were not little, The solois,s all did themselves great credit and nc such chorus was ever organizedin in Alas ka. The merits of the great work oI A. R. Gaul were brought out to good advantage,
 There was large house. Nearly all the seats tn the Elks' hall were taken, and tha, those present were pleased wa: attested by the reception they gave thC performance Of the singers.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
GIVE IT
Seward Citizens Donate Ca'
 ble Office Site

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Seattle, May l6-The citizens of Sew ard have donated the land to the gov ernment upon which to locate the sta tion for the northern end of the valdez- Seward cable. The donation has been accepted by the government and the station will be located in that town.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
CHICAGO STRIKE IS ABOUT
 10 TERMINAtf
Employers and Employees are Coming To gether. Some Union Men Resume Work
 Mayor Dunne Has Done Good Work

. Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Chicago, May l6-The evidences are accomplishing that the great teamsters' strike will soon be settled. Negotia- tious looking to that end have been in progress for several days. Mayor Dunne is bending every efort and using all the means at his command to secure that result. Iustead of additions to the strike yesterday, as was feared last Sat urday, some of the union teamsters re-
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
Informsi Dance Tororrsv Night

The regular weekly informal dance of the White Pass Athletic Club will take plsce tomorrow night si the club rooms. Ttis the only dance scheduled for this week and a good tine is sntici- pa,ed.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
MAY DELAY THE FIGHT
Believed Russians will pass Formosa up and take to the open Pacific ocean. Battle might not be for days.
Especial Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan. l

IndoChn May 1e believed that the combined Russian dssapfon immediate contest for Rjensy and Togo Hh thought the Russians will sail through Balintang channel of Philippines Pacific instead of going through delay naval engagement until the Japanese catch the eeneny in a open oceauch the notwar
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
It Fills the Bill

Speaking of the suspension of the Daily Guide, the Wrangell Sentinel says:
 " The Alaskan is the sole survivor of the field, and is a good one, Nn
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

sumed their positions.
 Samuel Gompers, president of the National Federation of Labor, will ar rive here today and he will meet the strike leaders.
 There was only one small disorder yesterday and there has been none thus far today,
 The employers expect acomplete set. clement with the strikers to take place this week.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
Los Angeles Drunk & Whole
 sale Killer

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Los Angeles, Cal, May le.-A drunk en house cleaner ran amuck at this place yesterday and killed three men and a woman. He then committed sui eide.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
Humboldt Dus Tomorrow

The Pacific Coast Steamship Com pany's liner Humboldt will be due to arrive from the south some time tomor- row.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
L. O. q. NJ. Tonight

There win be a regular meeting oi the L.. o. T. N. a, their hall a, S o'clock tonight.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

Anita Ray. a pleasing songstress, e. compauied by good music, VII trest the visitors Of the Psck Train to nightly entertainment for the next week or more.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
Seward Property For Sa Q

First class busincss lot for sale in Seward, Alaska, Anybody waiting it will have to be in a hurry. Inquire ot Will Clayson, the clothier q
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
Fr sh Orange Cider at Muir's

Delicious fresh orange cider is placed on tap daily al Muir's, next to the post office, Try it.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

Nuir's ice cream parlors are open The best In town.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
skagway Laundry

For flrst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-Five years experi' ence. Telephone So. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

Anita Ray, the ballsdist, sings night ly at the Pack Train,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

New hair combs, belts and stocks at, HarriSons'.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
DO II AGAIN
JapInese Teachers Will Stesl
 Alaskan Fish

Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan
 Yokohoma, May l6-Three Japanese schooners are being fitted out at this place to poach upon the fishing grounds of Southwestern Alaska this season as they did last year.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

All the delicacies Of the season .. the Pack Train Resturant
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
Wall Paper at Coast

Snyder is selling figured wall paper at cost until May l5. q
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

Anhv Ray |. singing q, the Pack Train.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

Pure ice cream ., Mrit'.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

Get your Ice cream q, Muir.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

Go to Muit's for candy.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
OUT
Jefferson Sails for Skagway
 From Seattle

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskanl
 Seattle, May l6, - The Jefferson sailed from Seattle for Skagwsy yester. day at noon. She had a large cargo and a good passenger list,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16

Big line Of fresh candle. q, Nuir''.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
MANY DIE
Severe Fighting in Philip
 pines and Big Loss

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 Manila, May l6-Three hundred Moros and seven Americans have been killed in two weeks fighting on the island of Jolo.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-16
Pure ice cream at Muir's

For your express and hauling see F.. McC. ,Weste, Phones 90-SA u
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19
ORGANIZED.
Baton Rouge Committee On
Right Of Way and Ready
to Cooperate with La.
fayette.

Mayor Caffery received a letter
Thursday from Gen. Leon JAS
tremski, notifying him that the
Baton Rouge people had organ
lied a committee ON right of way
for the Baton Rouge-LAfayette
railroad and that the committee
would go actively to work as
soon as the Southern Pacific
authorities gave them the neces-
sary data; also that they were
ready to cooperate in every way
with the citizens of Lafayette
and Breaux Bridge.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, WEDNESDAY. APE
THREE NEW DEPARTMENTS,
OF Southern Pacific Rumored
About to Be Moved Here.
Local Officers Have Re-
ceived no Notice.


There was a rumOr on the
streets yesterday that Lafayette
was to have by the first of June
three new departments of the
Southern Pacific, it being said
that G. w. Owens. A.. F. MOur-
und, resident engineer and
w. J. Mellor, superintendent of
bridges and buildings, would all
move their offices here on that
date. Inquiry at the depot re-
suited in no, confirmation, pro-
minent officials stating that they
had heard the rumor. but had
no Official notice of such change
to be made. e
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19
ANOTHER CONVENTION.
Retail Lumber Dealers Associa.
tion to Hold their Next Meet
ing In Lafayette.

Owing to the persuasive pow
ers of Messrs. o. B. Hopkins
and Chas. Dehaillon, the Retail
Lumbers Dealers Association Of
Louisiana and Mississippi will
hold their next meeting, Sept.
IL, in Lafayette. Several places
made q strong fight for the meet
ing. but the Lafayette repre-
sentatives were fully equal to the
occasion. And they were both
cOmplimented by the Association
by being elected on the board OF
directors.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19
The Woss,an's Club.

Saturday Mrs. j. A. Martin
entertained The Womsn's Club
in her pretty new home. A
good number were present and a
great deal of business was trans
acted, of which the most pleasant
was arranging for the annual en-.
tertainment which viii be May 8
at the Gordon Hotel.
The Governing Board is busy
with Shakespeare. making out the
years program and in the course
of short time will hsve every
thing ready to have the year
books printed. The chairman OF
the committee on arrangements
for the play to be given for the
benefit Of the Clubs scholarship
reported that all parts have been
assigned and that the first re-
hearsal will take place Monday
night, April II.
The following program was
rendered:
Civil Government- The Executive
/ and Judiciary Depertments OF
The Sculptor, MaeMonnies-
................. Hrs. Kennedy
New York Musicisn.
................ Miss Rose DeBlent
The Works Of Whistlse and Sar-
.>~A nAo~ Nal a,auv2S
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

A notable event of the week
was the marriage of Miss Vallie
Rosenfield to Mr.. Samuel Wise
man, which took place Sunday
morning at eleven CLOCK at the
residence of the brides uncle.
Mr.. NJ. Rosenfield, a prominent
merchant of this place. The
bride. was beautifully gowned
in white French organdie, and
was given away by her uncle Mr..
M. ROsenfeld. She was attended
by Mrs. N. Abramson as matron
of honor, and the groom by Mr..
Wise as best man. The cere-
mony was performed by Rabbi
Warsaw, of Lake Charles.
After congratulations and good
wishes to the newly welded
couple delicious refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Wise
man left on the afternoon train for
New Orleans to live, where Mr..
Wiseman has a prosperous fur
niture business.
Among those present were:
Mesdames Alice Hebert, Sig
Kahn, Gus Schmulen, M. I'm.
-mergluck, B. N. Corona, s.
'Abramson, Arthur Mouton, l.
F. Rigues, L. Domengeaux, M.
Rosenfield, Willie Levy, Jno.
Hahn, ALI. Hebert, H. Jagou.
Misses Lucy Hebert, Bertha
Hebert, Gertrude Corona,
Rosalie Coronna, Wilhel Schmu-
len, Grace Roy. Messrs. Willie
Levy, Vic Levy, Leon Schmulen,
Gus Schmulen, ALI. Hebert, Jno.
Hahn. S. ]. Leblanc. Isaac Ben
del, Arthur Mouton. 81. Jag0u,
Myrtle Meyer, Leon Plonsky, M.
Immergluck, B. N. Corona, N.
AbramsOn.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

l. Perrin. of The o.. 8. Depart
ment Of Agriculture aF1ived in
LAfayette aundsv,. lnv1nt been
assigned 10 th6 pariu hes 81 LAfa-
yette, St Martin and New Iberia
70 urge upon the farmers Of
these parishes the Importance of
diversidcatiOn and rotat3oa of
crops. II To- beltgved, - Mr..
Perrin says. that Il y oily q
question Of . year orsstwO befoee
The boil weesil makes IT. apear
ance herr, and tlsEe = ursent
cais.lsi csss e + s'y s9.|.
ficatiOn 70 meet the bon weevil
|inyaaiDn- Mr.. Perrin win re
main il this aection some time,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Crow Girard's home
was . scene of merriment and laughter
Monday night week ago while they
entertained few of Miss Maxim Ber.
aud's friends before she left Tuesday
for Houston, Texas. In spite of the
bed weather the young people COM
menced gathering about eight thirty
O'Clock and 50 much brightness and
cheerfulness within made oil forget
the clouds and rain without. Mrs.
0irard handed around pencils and
slips of paper with Liberty Bells writ.
ten upon them, ssking each one to
write as many words ss could be writ
TN with these letters. After this con.
test vas ended Il was found that Mr..
Eben Morgan had written the most
words and he carried OF the prize, Q
beautiful bisque statue. Each young
lady Was then asked to write de-
scription Of what she considered sn
ideal 6eaux, while the young men de-
scribed their ideal belle. Miss
O'Quin was this time the lucky winner
81 the prize, lovely nut bowl.
Other entertaining games were In
dulged IN and the pleasures Of the
eve0ing were supplemenSed by delight
til relreshments served BY the hostess.
At late hour the young people
still seemed losth to lesve, out one by
one they bid sdieu, expressing their
delight In being fortunate enough to
Be In attendance.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19
Will Buy Patent Desks.

Through the efforts of Miss
LaSalne Avery, the teacher in
charge, the patrons of the ]. G..
Broussard School in the first
ward have raised $500 to fur
nish the school with patent
desks. With an equal amount
given by the School Board, th9r
will be able to purchase de6Ks
for 40 pupils.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

Ptv0Uy9etSow VuuSCm S01vsSs
District Sunday School Superin-
tendent, Rev. A. o. Browne will con-
duct services next Sunday, April y,
at the Presbyterian church. Subject,
II O'Clock .. m, will be Sunday
School Values" In the afternoon at
4 O'Clock there will be IN open CON:
ference and an address on the "MOdel
Sunday School," At 1880 p. M, the
subject will be ION to the Front"
All are cordially invited to attend.
Those who do so will be entertained,
instructed and better fitted for useful
ness in Gods service.
F. E. ROGERS, Pastor.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

stains and varnishes in one
operation. Rejuvenates all things
about q home from cellar to
garret." Easily appked-quick-
" dried. "Wears like iron"
Denbo 4 Nicholson Co., Ltd.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

A. ]. Sprole had the misfOr-
tune to have his fine mare take
sick Friday and die Saturday.
She was q valuable animal and
was much admired.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

Prizes will be given for each
contest and refreshments will be
served at moderate prices.
Admission to the grounds only
10 cents. Let all help in this
worthy cause.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

Episcopal Church Services.
Services will be held in the Episco-
pal church here Easter Sunday at six
O'Clock p. m., Rev. c. c. Kramer,
Oflciating.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

Our eggs are the pick Of the
best. We have arrangements
with the best farmers in all this
territory to supply US, and we
get the finext eggs that are
brought to this town.
BROUsHARD Bros.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19
U. D. G. EGx Rolling.

Mouton-G Gardner Chapter, U.
D. G. will give an egg rolling on
the public school lot corner
Jefferson and Main Streets,
opposite D0ucet's meat market.
on Sunday, April %, 1905 ct 3 p.
m, and the following entertain
ing program has been arranged:
Song. i. /. BY Primary School Childreo
Speaking. .................By veeersn
Speaking. ...By SONS OF Veteran
Egg Rolling. ........s s................
Candy Race. ..................
Egg Race. ...................
Cracker Race. ...................
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19

Groceries delivered to all parts
Of the city. Ring US up and tell
us your wants.-Prudhomme 4
McFaddin.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-19
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

G. O. MOUTON.
For City COuncilmen.
SIMEON BEGNEAUD,
o. B. HOPKINS,
A. r. TRAHAN,
p. KRAUSS,
G. D. BOUDREAUX,
F. E GIRARD,
G. A. MARTIN.
For Town Constable.
A. EDWIN CHARGOIS.
For Town Tax Collector.
A. j. LEBLANC, -.
For Town Clerk.
j. p. COLOMB.
For Treasurer Town Council.
A. T. CAILLOUET.
For Town Jailer.
ABRAHAM HIRSCH.
For Members Democratic Execu
tive Committee.
FELIX e. VOORHEES,.
WM. CAMPBELL !,
A. e. MOUTON,
RAOUL PELLERIN,
ALFRED HEBERT.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
Impersonated officer.

Charles Brown. known as Dutch
Charlie was arrested yesterday by
Chief Of Police Reynolds on the charge
OF impersonating an officer. Brown
is a familiar character about the water
front II it is alleged that he has
been representing himself to captains
OF ships as an officer and seeking en-
ployment as a Waterman on the ships
under this guisc.
When arrested by CHIEF Reynolds
he had on his person a badge bearing
the inscription Of international Dc.
tectiye Agency Later the additional
charge OF carrying concealed weapons
was lodged against him. Both $
Will be heard in police court this
morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
Connecticut Still Leads.

The report of the bureau of con
htr'iclion and repair OF the navy de-
partment on the progress of warshiDs
Tor last month shows that on Novem.
Der the Connecticut building at the
New York navy yard, lead the Louisi.
ana under construction here, by 2.o5
per cent. The Connecticut's degree
oil completion on that date was 91.30
per cent, while the Louisiana was
only. Sa.25 per cent. completed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
Is Your Money
Earning S Per Cent?

If NOT, You have failed to secure
any OF the Class &c" Preferred Stocks
or the MISUNDERSTANDING Savings
Association. This latest issue Of
stocks by this conservative savings
institution pays to the holder 3 per
cent. annual dividends, payable semi
annually, guaranteed by tho entire as
sets OF the association and is a most
desirable and safe form of investing
Il money. Certificates for this
stock may be presented for payment
Mt any time by the holders. Only a
limited amount OF this stock will he
issued. Put in your application and lc,
your savings earn 5 per cent. instead
Of = and 4 per cent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-14
Characters Are Passed by The
Virginia Conference.
SEVERAL MINISTERS RETIRED
Rev. Asa Driscolrs Work in Hampton
Meets With Commentator by the
Members OF the Assembly-sca-
mems Bethel is in Fine Shape.
Nsneclal to the Daily press.l

Especial TO the Daily Pross.)
DANN1LLE, VA. Nov. 13.-Thc
fifth day of the Virginia Methodist
conference began at 9:15 O'Clock with
devotional exercises, conducted by
Rev. J. II. Campbell.
Rev. c. II. Green. of Wheaton, Rap
n|ahannock district. was granted n SUI
%peranuatcd relation. Rev. L. n. Dad
mum, Of Ashland, was granted Il leave
Of absence.
Characters uf ministers OF Ports
mouth. Norfolk and Eastern Shore dis.
trict We're called and all were passed.
Rev j. b. Merritt. of the Seamcn's
Bethel. Norfolk, reported the best year
In the history of that mission. "That
Is = GOOD report said the bishop.
TN" church at Huntersviile. i'm the
Norfolk district. has been ~discontin.
peu, the members To be transferred to
another charge. All the districts were
reporicd in excellent condition. with
fniendid REVEALS, new churches and
p0fsonagcs built. and nearly all collcc.
tious paid in full.
Rev. j. J. L.afferty, of Crozet. was
nj his " request. placed ON tho su.
~reTanuatcd list. DR.. Lafferty made an
address. bright reminiscent and witty.
even the bishop joining in the laugh.
Ter.
IT cabclI street church yesterday a
collection was taken for the new
Church. The congregation contributing
$3.50.
Rev. Asa Driscoll. of Hampton. is
one IF the q promising of the.
Younger pastors of the conference. He
mas butt II new $4,000 church at
Hampton, ANA his passionate has been
successful there. as elsewhere. Mr..
hriscoll is IA printer, as well as preach.
or, ana fer years he was n fcllow.com.
pnsitnr IN Lvnchbnrg with several men
VINO are sun following the trade In
Richmond and in III" Hill City.
The Conference brotherhood held n
protracted and executive session Sat.
urday night. The affairs of the broth.
oIhpod were given a strong vcntila.
tion. There has been a loan Of com.
p~aratively small amount. and there Is
5nid 10 be outstanding a nole TO cover
d loan. The maker Of The note is
said 10 be unable to pay and the on
iofscr said To he a wealthy North
carolina nan declines 10 pay. II is
understood that suit will he brought In
me United States COurt to recover the
amount due he brotherhood.
u y session of the Methodist
conference is ordered to he held in
The Monumental church, Portsmouth