The Berkshire County Eagle from Pittsfield, Massachusetts • 11

"'V IN HUB tlARKETS THE WEEKS NEWS LOCAL NOTES. charged with threatening Harry Harris of that town with a weapon, was fined the costs and placed under bonds to keep the peace for six months. Lefflngwell drew a revolver on Harris and threatened to shoot him.He plead guilty to the complaint. evening. An excellent supper was served the party at the Warner House by Landlord Langs after which a dance was held.

Mrs. M. C. Forrest leaves in a few days for Kingston, N. where she will spend the winter.

From Saturdays Edagle. OFFICERS ELECTED. Court Klomlyke, No. 135, F. of have elected tho following officers: Chief ranger.

J. J. Murphy; sub-chief, Joseph Unwin; financial secretary, M. J. Walsh; treasurer, C.

F. Dillon; Recording secretary, Forrest Dormafn; senior, Woodward, George A. liarr; junior; woodward, Victor Zucoo; senior beadle, C. B. Hutchinson; lecturer, Wilbut A.

Phelps; trustee one year, R. B. Rock; trustee three years, Adam Kastner: physician. Dr. M.

T. The installation will take place on January 1, and will be conducted bv Deputy Grand Chief Ranger. George Watson of Leo. gests tha eljn I ne owners show number of men atnoung whom money men tioned lu Wage statements IS divided Bill In congress to check war on cattle haronS United States warships assembling at Cavite No action on canal treaty is expected before Christmas House committee facors the department of commerce bill Several candidates for minority leadershjp in the national house Tux must be paid on soda water if distilled spirits are added Jndiclflry committee criticises' trust bill pro(oel by Senator Hoar 1 Baltimore and Ohio manager before commerce coiumision denies rate cut-' ting Austrian minister of war resigns Followers of Moroccan pretender deserting Czar grants am nesty to students who were banished to Nilerla Loyal Dutch In South Africa plan a movement against the Afrikander Bond London grand Jury indicts Colonel Arthur Lynch, who Is charged with treason Report tbit 500 were killed In a fight lietween strikers and troops, at Bostoff, Russia Mexico wants a loan to, pay for public' vvoiks; plenty of money offered if gold standard Is adopted. SUNDAY, DEC.

21. Move coal conies to Boston, buldeal- ers continue to say situation is very serious; prices are still kept rp; move for suspension of duty on foreign coal; thousands of tons of coal remaining unloaded in Boston barimr -Germany and Great Britain join In asking Roosevelt to arbitrate with Venezuela Fear that the five-masted schooner Louise B. Crary and tho four-master I Tank A. Palmer have gone to the bottom" of Massachusetts bay with all on tmard -Mrs. Julia Wilson, a wealthy widow of Akbford, dead, nml Mrs.

Lillian Mnusou suspected of poi- soiling her President Roosevelt gives a scare to the White House reporters; lie takes a trip to Rapidan, without previous notice Allies hold tire Ori noco river, thus ttcing able to send arms and ammunition to Hie Venezuelan insurgents La Lavoie ai rives at New York and passengers tell of a fearful voyage Services remains of Mrs. General Grant in Washington; high officials present Little girls let ter to governor of Nebrnskli wins pardon for her father Professor Donald urging congiess to authorize a study of criminal and pauper classes Steamer Minnetonka, bound to Bos-, ton, from England, with coal, left tetf miles off Halifax by the Oolonian, with disabled boiler and steering gear, after towing hawsers had parted Thieves steal a whole express wagon load of goods at Boston Indianapolis to bo headquarters of three largest labor organizations in America Strike m- mission adjourns to Jan. Deweys fleet not In the Caribbean by accident. MONDAY. DEC.

22. Considered likely that President Roosevelt will consent to act as arbitrator iu Venezuelan dispute Marconi claims to have sent a wireless message from Canada to England Unknown ship seen on fire off Glouoosb'r, Mass George Wilson, son of woman supposed to have died from poisoning, under airest at WPhnantlc, Conn Gaspatd O. Vanda' aten to death and robbed at Fall River, suspe under arrest- Senator Morgan talq's issue with Knox on vnlidity of Panama caiin 1 issue Silver image of the Virgl hearing 2371 gems discovered in Mexico Woman in Iowa strikes oil, and then quietly leases 0000 acres of land- Chief Croker formally dismissed from the Now" York fire department Sue- fesofnl raids at Salem, as a1 result-of Auti-Saloon leagues efforts -Burglars make a haul at the lioifee of Police Captain Hall at Boston Henry Watterson says Democrats must take up an unknown for 1904 One man killed and 20 hurt In explosion near Poultney, Vt Sixty in- juied in trolley wreck at Weebavvke.i, N. Joseph Mears of Bennington, Vt, gets 1 1 years for attempt to murder. TUESDAY, DEC.

23, Three little cripples successfully op-verajted upon by 'Dr. Lorenz at a Boston hospital President Roosevelt has not invitation to arbitrate Venezuelan dispute, but if powers wish it he may do so Landslide throws pas senger train from tiack near Keene, N. two passengers hurt Mate of schooner Louise II. Crary blamed for that vesscrs'collision with scLooncr F. A.

Palmer; 11 lives lost and survivors experience terrible suffering New motiois of electric car fenders rubmittod! to Massachusetts railroad commission Depositors of the defunct Globe National bank, Boston, receive their final dividend Death of Commander Francis M. Green, U. S. California may bar consumptive. from the cast New Orleans strikers Indicted on charge of perjury 'Move In, New York to form a school teachers union New hospital for fresh-air treatment of consumption at New Haven Mayor Boothby of Portland.

re-eteeted by the aider- men and councilmen Standard oil barge burned; one man trying to save the vessel killed by explosion City marshal of Vugusta, orders liquor, dealers to quit business Immediately I A Chicago vlvlsectionist discovers that local t-eatraent may be applied to the heart Attempt made to exclude the Bible f-om Nebraska schools, under ruling supreme court- -United States conul likely to be sent to Montreal Bankers oppose tle re demption pirn of revised Fowler bill Organizatio for new revolt said to lie under way In China Land question in Ireland not likely to be settled by Dun ravens conference Late reports show that 2500 people were killed by the earthquake at Andijan Cana dian provinces ask for a larger allow ance from t-e dominion goFornment Cuba fears financial panic If reciprocity treaty is 'completed, as foreign creditors would demand settkicut of btlls due. GREAT BARRINGTON. From Thursdays Eagle. TROF. BENTLEY PRAISED.

From a late issue of the Watertown, Daily Times we quote as follows concerning a prominent young man from this vicinity: The work in the science department of Union at Belleville, under the directorship of Professor M. Bentley, has, during tho two years Of his supervision, made phenomenal success. Aided by, three assistants, it has been possible to give instruction in all the sciences, including many advanced courses in laboratory So crowded have the classes become that another large room ha lately been fitted up and aided to the many now used by this department. As the recitations and lectures are at present conducted the department lias greatly Increased and never iu the history (founded S2t) of the fcademy have wo many students registered iu chemistry and natural philosophy. All the students work with enthn-uawm and zealous research-for scientific truths, verifying the depth of their knowledge in a way highly satisfactory to the trustees, (it the numerous sets of state examinations tried only one student has failed and some 39 honors hav? been grantcjl by the regents at Albany.

Professor Bentley puts into his work zeal and untiring intercut an I has the faculty of pelting the best of a students ability. As a lecturer he has peculiar aptness, never failing to hold the attention of his audience. Wo congratulate tho trustees upon their selection o' tills learned an 1 energetic gentleman for principal of Union academy Professor Bentley is a son of Charles II. Bentley of this town ,..1 is a graduate of tno hign ffhool and Cornell university. HAS RESUMED WORK.

Charles Lyman, the engreo who was injured in the colli iori here Saturday evening. has lesumed work. It is unite! stood that Mr. Lyr.nn.who 3 pne cf the olden and niont faithful engineers on tho road, expects to soon retile from i ail loading which ho has followed for 50 1 FORMER RESIDENT DEAD. Milo Gleason, f.rt.

formerly of this toveu, ft ft days ago at the soldiers home in Chelsea. He is survived bv his' wife and five daughters, Mrs. Jtilia Paddock of Albany, Mrs. Lizzie Jargons-on, Mrs. Nasn, Mrs.

Lottie Stone of Westheli'anl Mrs. Jennv Berry of Athol. A soil ef the deceased is in the United Staic-s navy. The body was taken to, West-field fer burial. Harry Sparks has given up the dry goods business which he has followed for several years and has taken in agency for the New York Life Insurance company.

Gidaings Giddings have taken the agency for the Aetna Life Insurance company of ILirtfoid, Conn. The damage to engines and (74 which collided here Saturday nigh; will amount to about $GOO. They have been sent to New Haven fo- repairs. From Fridays Eagle. FIRE 1 VST NIGHT, About $M0 uanjuge was done the resident of William on Cottage street Thursday evening by fire.

The fire broke out on the second floor at a little after 6 oc.ock, and wa3 under control in a very shcr.t lime after the firemen arrived. The alarm was sent la by Thomas Biolerick. who reside nearby and wo was-summoned by Mrs. Carr. Neighbor? by hard worn removed all of the furniture The house was more damage! by water than fiie.

Mr. Carr rep'rts the loss of $75 in money, which he had in a bureau drawer, and believes li was stolen The house teat insured for $1803 and will be put in rer3ir S0CI1 as tke insurance is adjusted. The fire, is supposed to have caught from an overheated chimney. Chief Engineer Norton directed the movements of The firemen and adjoining houses close bv were not damaged despite the high wind which prevailed. INFORMAL MUSICALE, An informal afternoon musicale was given 'at the residence of Mrs Robert S.

BCan, 26 Dressed avenue, on Thursday, when several of her pupils rendered the following program: Li Trot fin Cavalier, Spindler Marietta Ivniffin, Mrs. Dean. Song of Jeanette, Nachs Miss Dorman. Andante from sonatine in Mozart Emma Allen. 1 A Winter Lullaby, de Koven Miss Race.

Gavotte Armidei Gluck Marc Brodeiiek, Mrs. Dean. Allegretto from sonata in sharp miner, Beethoven Miss' Frien. Scherzo, I Eow Chord Etude, Hlefu Parshley Adams. Under the Christmas Tree, Doring Norah Walsh.

I Allemande, Handel Marietta Kniffin. I Two duets, Louise Froin, Mrs. Dean.j DIED SUDDENLY. Mrs. Caroline Hall, 81, died suddenly at her home In Hartsville this forenoon of an aeute attack of Indigestion.

She was, in spite of her advanced years, able to be about the house today. At about 10 o'clock she laid down lor a tew moments rest and expired instantly. Mrs. Hall was the widow of Solomon Hall, who years ago conducted a jewelry business. She Furv.ved bv ber son, Ju.iu3 Ha 1 of East Canaan, and a former photographer here, and by three daughters, Mrs.

John Doncaster, Mrs. John Calkins of Hartsville and Mrs. Fanny Nye of Housatonic. The funeral arrangements have not been completed. MONEY GONE.

Mrs. P. J. Coakly, who resides on upper Main street, reports the loss cf $20 in money, which she missed Thursday evening after the fire ai William Carrs house. A party of employes of the Stanley Instrument company enjoyed a Uisiridt lo Caatuo, Com.

IbuniftK Quotations on the Leading; Products In Demand Boston, Dec. 23. Butter has been very quiet all the week, but prices show very little change, the market closing steady. Extra creamery, Miiad 2SMi(29c; northern fresh, round lots, 2Stf2Mc; western, 2SC28V4e; eastern, 27c27Vic; Jobbing, He to Ic more. There is a little firmer market for choose, but the demand is not e-qKKjnly active.

Round lots, sage, 13' (Lillee; jobbing, Hte higher. Eggs are generally quiet, though prices are ste dy. Choice fresh laid 9o scarce and It only needs a cold snap to stiffen tlie market. Western fresh, 27 fT(29e; storage, 22 25c; eastern. TV; nearby and fancy, 4 12c; Jobbing, le to lViC higher.

There is a firmer tone to th? country markets on beans, with quotations nfl-vnneul li.we. Carload lots, pcs, $2.33 2 4u; medium. yellow eyes, red. kidneys, California small bile. Jobbing, JOe more Fancy Baldwin npple from cold storage are selling above the market.

Lilt otherwise quotations are unchanged at, Ila Id 1 1 is, 1 Kb 2.25 greenings, 1 2.25; No. 2. nil kinds, graven-steins, pippins. lfi 1.50; ITub-bardston, $l5C2; pound sweets, $1.50 fr2; northern sides. snow and sweets, I.

rsKf 2.50; comlnon apples, Small lots and jobbing from 50c to $1 per bbl more. A few foreign grapes are selling it per bid. A few pears mmi oofhl storage are offering at; Betirre Bose, Beuif dAnjou, Due-boss, $2. Cranberries are offering moderately, -with the market firm at $10gll per bb) in a jobbing way. Nuts are iu good supply and are selling at: Walnuts.

lHfcfril-tc per lb; oes- tanas, filberts, ll(12c; Texas pecans, 12 Vic; almonds, 12fllc for hard and 15fel7e tot soft shell. Potatoes are steady, with a fair demand; sweets are steady. llonltoi Green mountains. 806183c; liebrops, 75c per bu; York state. Green mountains and -round white, 086470c; western, 63 New Jersey sweets, double heads, per bbl, Boston market celery Is still quoted at $364 pel' long box, three doz in a bx; lasehel, $243; white, $2 per long bx.

Cauliflowers are firmer at $2.50 per long bx: Brussels sprouts, firmer at 10 (Q12Vic per qt, by the cit. Onions are higher nt $2.50 per bbl, with jobbers by the bushel higher. Spanish long cits, Cucumbers sell at $10612 for choice; medium. $367 No. 2.

$2471. Hothouse tomatoes aie quoted nt IS 6720c per lb, with mushrooms at $1 per 4-lb bx. Cabbages are quoted at S5c per bbl; savoy, 85c per bbl. Marrow squashes, are quoted higher nt $20 per ton; Hubbards. $20; turban, $154720 per ton.

ITmipklns sell at 23c per bx. Yellow turnips sell at 90o per bbl; wddte French, per bbl; white fiat, 50c per bx; beets, 30c; carrots. 50c; parsnips, GOc; egg plants, $1.50 per crt. Lettuce sells at, C0fq85e iver dozj radishes, 30c per doz; mint, perdoz; cre.5s, 30c per doz; parsley, $26 2.50 fer bu for hothouse; alsiry, per doz; leeks, 40c per doz. Southern string beans tell nt $2672.50 per bskt for green and wax, according to quality.

Spinach sells; at per bbl; bale, 40c per bbl; eskro, $1 per bu; endive. $1 per bu; romalne, $1 per bu: artichokes, $1.50 per bu; dandelions, 75c per bu. There i a steady maitket for hay. with choice firm; straw" is steady; mill-feed is firm. Choice hay, nom, $206)21; No.

1, $176719; low grades. $126(15 and up; rye straw, $146415; oat straw, $10 11. Fork provisions are lower In price, with the market easy. Fresh beef is in quiet demand, at easy Vices, except for some choice Christmas cattle, which have sold nt or above top quotations. Lambs are easier and lower prices are quoted, with a full (supply.

Spring lambs, 7679c; yearlings, C8c; muttons, 06 8c, reals. fancy and Brightens, 101467 11c. Fonltry Is very scarce and firm, though the trade is taking hold rathei; slowly. Northern turkeys, 25627 western turkeys, 226724c; "northern fowls, 146715c; western fowls. 13ti6 western.

156 17c; northern, 196720c; ducks. Ikd.l8c; geese, 13 67 ISc live fowls) 11 12c. Venison is offering moderately, but prices are steady. -Whole deer are selling at 156? JOe, with saddles quoted at 2562Sc, with skins on, and legs nt 30 Moose meat is scarce and sells at with skins.) Bear meat Is quoted at 156720c. There Is a fair supply of game, prices being steady and unchanged.

Black ducks sell at $1,004 1.73 per pair; red beaded ducks. widgeon. teal, $1.10. Philadelphia squab are firm at $3,5063.75 per doz, with natives at quail, $4 per doz; plover, $G67 per doz. The wheat markets were steady to firm during most of te week, but there were no Important variations In prices, grading was fairly active, considerable' of the present offerings were taken by carriers, against which they sold May options.

Btreneth was given to (he market by firmer foreign markets. The official data in regard to the United States Wheat crop of 19.12 suggest about C23.000.000 bus. Other anl unofficial estimates make the crop ua high as 700,000,000 bus. The authorities however, estimate 075,000.000 to 700,000,000 bus, i John Hall returned Monday from! a few days visit in Lee. Mrs.

F. W. Wheeler left Monday for a few days in Syracuse, N. F. G.

Daboll of Springfield super- intendent for the New England Telephone companys lines in Western Massachusetts, was in low.n Monday, i Mrs. Peter Tixley returned Mon- day from a three weeks visit in Bridgeport. Ei nest Collins spent Sunday at his home in Lee. i The remains of the late TOnsonby Ogle.who died at taly, last week, will probably lie brought to this country for burial. Jacob Smith, who lias been residing in Syracuse, N.

for several months, will return tA his home here Wednesday. Royal T. Platt, who is attending the College of Pharniacy in New arrived at his home in this town Mon-' day for the Christinas vacation. Mi3S Caliie Gallup will snend1 Christmas with Mr. and Mrs.

Bacon in Bristol, Conn. Mrs. Robert B. Allen of South Main street is entertaining Mis3 Bell Delhi cf Rochester, N. Y.

Miss Louise Stehiway, who is teaching in South Hadley Falls, is home for the holiday vacation. Harry Chapman is assisting at the Ad-rrs Express office during the Christmas rush. Nelson jovner returned today to his homo in Bloomington, 111. W. B.

D. Mead of Pittsfield was the guest Monday of Rev. L- H. Bliss. E.

J. Goewey of Springfield, who is traveling tor the Noveity Blind Operator company, is spending a few days at hi3 old home in Monterey, i C. R. Hare bt Waltham is spending a few days in town? C. M.

Decker, the blacksmith, has returned after a few weeks absence from town. J. OMeara of the clothing firm of OMeara Brothers, Torrington, is spending a few days in town. T. H.

McKenzie of Hartford is in town for a' few days business. Mr. dnd Alexander Snyder left today for a several weeks visit with their children in Bridgeport and Waterbury. Miss Josie Malumpy has resumed her duties in Sawyers jewelry store alter several days illness. I Mrs.

C. F. Brown and son of North Egremont left Monday ior a days visit in Chicago, 111. Miss Bertha Brusie is clerking in E. P.

Hunt Co.s store for a few days. The pool tournament at Charles Adams, rooms ou Railroad street will be resumed tonight The players who will take part are William Hall, D. II.1 Patrick O'Neil Fassett, C. E. Cross, and C.

Chase. James Foley of Mill River is dangerously ill. Edward Kelly and family will spend Christmas with Lee relatives. Mrs. F.

O. Tillctson and Mrs. T. Robbins spent Monday in Pittsfield. Announcement has been 'made of the engagement of Miss Edith Mae Forrest of this town and Austin S.

Broderick of Stamford, Conn. There will be no meeting of the Thursday Morning club until January eighth. John Ilussev has gone to, Hartford for the remainder of, the winter. Invitations are out for the marriage of William Kasson, of South-field to Miss Nettie Staiska of New York at the Southfield Baptist church Thursday evening, January 1, at 7 oclook. A reception will be held at the home of Mrs.

Albert stanard. Henry Andrews of Sheffield leaves January for Dayton, where he will work in a machine shop. While ascending a ladder to the roof of his barn last Thursday, Wilbur J. Clark of Brush Hill lost his footing and felDquite a distance. He struck upon his hips, temporarily paralvzing hem so that he was unable to move himself.

John Huggins, who was passing, lifted him Into ms sleigh, and took him to the house a short distance away. Mr. Clark, up to Saturday afternoon, had not regained the use of his legs, but Dr. Snyder, who attende him) V.aid ne had received no permanent injuries. Mr.

and Mrs. Willis C. Wooster of Torrington and formerly of this town sre the parents of twins, a son and daughter, born December 18. What shall the Present If all things fQ.il to help you decide, a visit to our newly enlarged store will solve the question. Pleasing gifts for women Dainty gown or skirt; handsome silk petticoat, set of furs, fine dres3 pattern, dressing sacque, pair kid or golf gloves, box of hosiery, set cf underwear, pretty neckpiece, sofa pillow, pair of portieres.

Bisscll Carpe sweeper, a rug, set of purertable linen. Acceptable gifts for men Urabrella, bill book, cigar case, pair dress or driving gloves of handkerchiefs. neckw'ear, fine shirt, muffler, box -collars, pair cuff buttons, set of underwear, box of hose. At Hunt Co.s. The bodv of Mrs.

George Gardiner, who died In Boston, will be brought here tomorrow later taken to North Egremont for burial. The damage case of Robert Parrish Conttacto7 Sb.w tt. attention of the district court, civil side, this morning. The arguments are to be made Friday by Charles Giddlngs for the plaintiff and H. C.

Joyner for the defendant Elm Lodge Officers From Tuesdays Eagle. At the meeting of Elm lodge, N. E. 0. last evening these officers were elected for the ensuing year: John Chesney; V.

Mrs. Kate E. Simmons; Dwight A. Clark; F. James P.

Shepardson; John W. Simmons. They will be installed January 12. There waft no criminal business Ike jJUtrUt court tWs WEDNESDAY. DEC.

17. Discusi.ion in cabinet meeting and senate executive session shows that there will not lie the slightest backing down in the matter of upholding Monroe iloctriu, no matter bow many powers are engaged In coercing Venezuela; Dewey's flee movements to be directed by secretary of war; plan to have our naval vessels near enough to utilize them should it 1 ie necessary; navy and state departments co-operating Gas explosion wrecks a home and kills five little children at Fort Leo, N. Mrs. Martha Gregg of Boston murderously assaulted by her Jnubaml with an nxo; quarreled over money matters John D. Rockefeller makes another gift of $1,000,000 to Uniersitv of Chicago Engine and two mail ears leave the rails at Freeport, no one seriously hurt Price of soft coa! pees up a dollar ton In Boston and its suburbs; more foreign oal arrives Contests flld against all Republicans elected in Colorado Suit to compel Northern Pacific to maintain its own telegraph system Employes of Pullman shops to demand shorter hours and no Sunday work Treaty wilh Spain ratified by the senate Michigan beet sugar men willing to accept fiO ioreeiit reduction to Cuba Smalle-it sun Co lombia Is likely to accept for canal lease is believed to be Pritchard and Quay favor mincing southern representation In Republican national -om cations Chinese court again, in Jckin Marseilles strike imiaiiy at an end British education bill passed by(houseof lord.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Report that Venezuela has decide to yield to demand of allies and discussion of terms of settlement now- going cm; all ctisguise thrown off and formal announcement made'1 iu tlje British parliament by Premier Balfour that ban actual state of war exists in Venezuela a ml that tho powers ill In notified that the ports of the country will Is blockaded House unanimously votes ap propriation of $500,000 to enforce t-her- man anti-trust act James Elisha pleads guilty of murder in second degree in killing Ills wife at Boston and is given life sentence More raids on New York poolrooms Hawaii muly for arrival of cable ship Virginia house passes child-labor hill Beef packers attorney admits liiat there is an understancVng between them as to distribution of products United States demands payment by Korea of $1,500,000 Governor 'I aft demands suppression of ladromsi i in the Philippines Interstate commerce commission finds railroads Inclined to combine Renewal of controversy t.s to authority to ratify a treaty which modifies tariff-i Senutor TillnMi 'Sicilies Morgans plan for ooloniz jie- groes in the Philippines le- stored in Port Au Prince German warship Wittelsbaek ashore Presi dent Zelaya of Nicaragua Inaugurated Earthquake destro.ves the town of Andijan in Russian Turkestan Ten obsolete Chinese vessels to le sold by the Nanking arsenal Professor Bel! in Montreal, expects to solve flying machine problem- Queen Alexandra acts as godmother to the son of the Duke of Manchester. FRIDAY, DEC. 19. Allies! want United States to guarantee Venezuelas debts; then might accept arbitration; war blockade to be eUfoioed lv powers on Dec.

20, at 13 p. Venezuelans c-Iollie Unitel States Minister Bowen with full powers as arbitrator Death of IIosou M. Knowl- ton, ex-attorney general of Massachusetts Committee investigating brib ery' charges against Alderman Greaney ot Woburn, find charges fully sustained Steamship companies sue for demurrage resulting from Inability to discharge coal cargoes at Boston Rapid progress on Pacific cable Western railroads reducing salaries of office forces- New Hampshire convention adopts anti-trust amendment DanieiscMi. Conn cotton mill advances tvages 10 percent Officials of Read- ing company'say coal will lie short all winter General John W. Clous uiay succeed Partridge as New Yorkpollee commissioner Indictment of presi dent of Miners union who participated in Smuggler-Union riots in Colorado British parliament prorogued--Mo- roccan pretender sets up a court Good progress in repatriation in Africa Land conference to be held Immediately In Dublin- China to pay next Instalment of indemnity in silver General Nord proclaimed president by llaytien army France likely to re Earthquake In Andijan, Russian Central Asia, killed more than 150 per- $0ns.

new in strong language demand on Teru SATURDAY, DEC. 20. Powers signify willingness to arbitrate claims against Venezuela, but there may be difllculty over details, such as alleged Insults to ministers and legations of England and Germany -Miss Voltaraine Le Cleyre, a highly educated anarchist, fatally shot at Pfcl- Iff of unrequited iove-- F. J. Cashin awarded $37,000 damages by Jury at Brockton, for Injuries sustained In railroad accident Fire more boodlers convicted 'at St.

Louis and sentenced to five years each In prison Michael Hand, millionaire brewer, fined at It for assaulting wifes mother and sister Congressman Naphen announces tint he will be a candidate to succeed Mayor Collins of Boston Receiver Allen of the Central National bank, Boston, has sent his report to the comptroller of the currency: latter will decide about levying an. assessment on-' stockholders End 6f strike of teamsters and loaders at Sew Orleans Bonanza dfctUot, Alaska, threatened by overflow of Judf Gray sug from a shaft From Thursday's Eagle. State Inspectors Merriam and Dam of North Adams were in the city' yesterday. They made a visit to the Stanley shops at Morningsitle where Mr. Merriam inspected the.

die-press and pulley which figured Monday in the accident in which George Johnson lost an arm. A delegation from the local Painters union will attend a smoke talk to be given by the Adams Painters union in that town in about a fortnight. The Four Track 'News for December. tho magazine published by the New York Central system, copies of which are on exhibition at the depot office, has been greatly enlarged. being nearly twice the size of the, magazine ag, originally published.

Edward Butler and party caught pound pickerel on Pontoosuc lake Tuesday In addition to a very large string-of smaller fisji, --The marriage of Batiste Desoto and Mary Carlo will take place in Pt. Josephs church January 11. A horse attafched to the meet wagon of Emil Kollar became frightened at a train in Columbin avchut yesterday and caused considerable damage. Mr. Kellaj and his three years old son were thrown from the wagon, but neither was badly injure 1.

One of the shafts of the cart, which had been broken. penetrated the horses leg, and so injured tne animal that it may have to be shot. From Fridays Eagh. Miss Daisy Clark returned last night from an extended visit with her sister in California. f-Ted Sullivan will return tomorrow evpning from Philadelphia where he hah been pursuing his medical studies.

Mrs. Jame I.awlor, who has. been at the House of Mercy since September, returned to her home the first of the week much improved. Dr. Mkhsel J.

Suljivan of this city, a graduate of Cornell medical college, who has 1een a home doctor in Bellevue hospital in New York for'the past two years, has opened an office iu Meriden, Ct. Eugene W. Hackman, the West street liveryman, was pleasantly surprised last evening party of 20 or more children, who presented him with a handsome framed picture of Oliver Wendell Holmes. The little ones were entertained with refreshments and candy, and the usual games rounded out the evening The surprise was the result of numerous free sleigh-rides to the surhurbs. which Mr.

Back-man has been in the habU of giving the children for the past few years, From Soturdoj 'a A horse driven by Contractor Thomas Riley slipped on Feme ice in front of the Central block yesterday nfternoon, and fell on its side, breaking the shafts of the sleigh and badly entangling itself in the harness. Before it could regain its feet and cause trouble of the bystanders went, to assistance and succeeded in unhitching the animal and righting things. 1 jonn F. Sullivan of North Adams, representing tho syndicate which purchased the Wright property on South street for theatre purposes, was the city yesterday on business connected with the project. Judge Slocum yesterday appointed George B.

Sweet administrator of the estate cf hi wife, Minnie Swet, late of Hancock. Gasoline is to be discarded at the Stanley plant at Morningslde or use in brazing, soldering, and gas wi hereafter be used in its place, the company having arranged with the, Pittsfield gas company to extend mains to the different shops. Fiom Mon lay's George F. Wright spent Sanday with his mother, Mrs. Lv.cretia G.

Wright, in Feeding Hills. John IJ. Kenney, for the past foqr years chief clerk at The Wendell, coffi-pieted his engagement there yesterday and commencing today will take the management of the Norwood hotel on Suminef street which was leased recently by his father; Wiunra Kenney. The latter will hereafter act as steward and associate manager. The garment makers, who pre-liminfirily organized a union las' week, expect that their charter will arrive tomorrow.

1 John Corkhill is repainting some -of the reversible car signs on the Berkshire Electric i Street Railway companys cars. Fiom Tuesdays Eagle. Miss Gertrude Tilon. the 13 years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ecrtiand Pilon of Burbank street, is suffering frem concussion cf the brain, received by a severe fall in l.er home several days ago. She was climbing a steep pair of stalls, leading from the cellar, when she lost hef balancc ardHell to the bottom, coming In contact with a stone clab. Iler condition was not considered serious until Sunday, when, alarming svmntoms developed. Miss Margaret Buckley of Adams will spend the next two weeks in this city. A series of whist games are being atranaed by the Happy Trio Whist club.

iTjie first of the series was held Thursday evening at the home of Miss Hickey. The next one will be hell at the home of Mls3 Heaton New Year3 nlghtj The Epworth Lea true booklets mav be obtained at Wood Bros. store until the edition is exhausted. Miss Mary E. Miller will, spend Christmas her home in Bridgeport, Conn.

James Lee has opened a barber shop on the corner of Columbus and Dewey avenue. The board of public works has received from the state board of highway commissioners copies of the proposed plans and specifications covering the proposed changes in the grade crossing on Holmes road. and these are now being gone over by City Engi-. neer Fobes and assistants. A final hearing on the matter will be given by the commissioners in this city next Tuesday.

Dr. Weaeer has been granted a patent npflfi ft preparation which, on eye glasses, will prevent them being cbiled by change of c-s cne. The good results c'-u-Mn-J fro --ition were iA JSal ENJOYABLE ASSEMBLY. Tho Assembly given in Kellogg hall, Searles school building Friday evening by the Athletic association of tho school, was a decided social and financial success. About $25 was netted.

Mrs. C. B. Simmons presided at the piano. The Winter Whist club met Friday evening' with Mrs.

Alice Whiting. Court Klondike, F. of held a very pleasant social and dance in Its hall Friday evening. There was a good sized crowd present Brusies orchestra furnished music and Harry Doiniiy did tho prompting. A partv from this village enjoied a sleighriilo to Ashley Falls Friday evening, where they had a supper and dance at the hotel.

The children in grades one and two of the Bryant school were entertained Fi id-tv by their teachers. Miss Perry and Miss Maloney with Christ-aras trees. Appropriate exercises were held. Fiom Mondays liable. CAST OF CHARACTERS.

The following is the cast of characters for the three-act comedv, His Last Chance or the Little Joker to be pfresntod in the town hall February 2i. for the benefit of the free John Stevenson. Dr. W. D- Hill Robert Joy, Walter B.

Samford Dr. Paul Potter, Fred Turner Eugene Seott. Jr. R. S.

Dean Mrs. G. R. IRnkham Miss Prances Day Mrs. R.

S. Dean Br Ilersclf.j Tho author of the piece which contains many funny situations is Miss Carrie W. Colburn. It was originally pel formed at thb-town hall, Winthrop Centre. Mass September 27, 1893.

Scene Suburban home of the Potters near New York. Time Present, lhe action of the play takes place in one day; Synopsis Act lj-Mornihg. Ready for the frav Diamonds. Act. II Noon.

In the thick of it. Ciubs. 1 Act III Night. After the Battle. Hearts.

FARMERS INSTITUTE. A farmers institute last of the year, will be held in che district court room Tuesday, December 30, at 10 m. The speaker will be Dr. J. B.

Learned of Boston. His subject will be rCountrv Life and Its Advantages to the Coming Generations. The pub-ic' is invited rand the officials of the Housatc.nie Agi cultural society, under whose auspices the institute is held, hope to see a large attendance of bqih men and women. .0 NEW OFFICERS. Mount Everett council, Iv.

of at a -meeting held Sunday elected these officers: Grand Knight, E. S. Feltor; deputy grand knight, Eugene Scott, chancellor, John Cronin; financial secretary, M. C. Gill; recording sec-ictary, M.

Gill; treasurer, J. II. Maloney; lecturer, Fred I.arkin; advocate, M. A. Lennon; inside guard.Will-iam Cooper; outside guard.

Owen Root; trustees, Dr. M. T. Cavanaugh, P. T.

Larkin and James McManus. The committee in charge rf the 49th annual ball cf tho Hope Fire company, to be hjeld on February lias engaged Gartlands orchestra of Albany, eight pieces, to furnish music. Thomas Brodoritk will do the prompting. John Kawyer is managing the blacksmith shop on the state road vacated recently by C. M.

Decker. Dennis Broderick the veteran blacksmith, ba3 taken a position witn E. D. Humphrey. Mount Everett Council, K.

of has engaged Kingmans orchestra rf teven pieces of Pittsfield to furnish music for the ball to be given rn January 9 in the town hall. James Pender of Pittsfield will tall the changes 'William Carr, whose Dome was partially destroyed by fire Thursday evening, is to move to Avery Lane until his house is repaired. After the pair of rubber boot3 that the owner can have by calling. Miss Katherine Waldron and Miss Rose Maloney who are attending the Westfield normal School, arrived at their home bre, Saturday for a lew weeks vacation. MBs Car.ry, teacher of tJie first grade in the Water street school, has gone to her home in Hinsdale for the vacation.

Miss May Stiles is home from Wellesley college for the Christmas holidays. The funeral of the late L. M. Joyner was held Sunday after from the house at 2 oclock. Rev.

B. W. Cron-miller offlciated.The pall bearers were his two sons. Frank Joyner of Pittsfield and Nelson. Joyner of Bloomington, B.

Rowe and E. M. Hues-ted. Burial was In Riverside cemetery, North Egremont. Miss Maud Shaffer, who has been in New York for several weeks, arrived at her home here Saturday for a few weeks stay.

From Tuesdays Eagle. COURT NEWS. Patrick Rush of Sheffield was arrested Monday night by Officer Warren for drunkenness, and In court this morning was fined $15. Fred T. New on a similar charge was fined $3 and r- ei on probation for six months, JYUlia LeOfgJfsU Warlboro 1 I v'..