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The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07
DRESSES.

DRESSES.
 Made Of Wool Serge, navy, plum and black about twenty mixtures.
 Suits that are worth sl0. Sale price s5. REAOY-TO-WEAR SKIRTS.
 The greatest bargain yet. Skirts made of Union dress stuffs, navy brown and black and white cheeks. Rusiline lined, velvetine bound men-tailored skirts. Younl say st once some one did not pay for the goods, 79c a skirt. It's a marvel al sl 50.
 A half dozen effects ot cloths at sl 49-for good skirt worth s 50
 AT E 69. We are to sell three hundred Ready to-Wear skirts-made ot all wool materials this seasons goods. Some of the dress stuffs sold as high as 75c yard. well-made stylish Skirts that are in value worth $.
 Kersey Cloth Capes (not flanneD, hand somely embroidered, black braid on goblin plum, navy and garnet cloth correct style
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07
The Editors Familiar Chat.

The Nashville centennial exposition has opened, President Mckinley starting the machinery by touching an electric button at the White House. A great amount of work has been put into the enterprise, and everything indicates that it will be great success as an exposi- ton of the powerful forces that are mak- ing new south.
 To think of American locomotives in China and yet l2 engines have just been completed for the Chinese government at the Baldwin locomotive works at Philadelphia. The work was secured in competition with 20 locomotive manu- facturlng concerns located in various parts of the world. This Is of interest in showing how China is waking up ir' dustrially.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07

Could we tell you better news thl are to sell fifty ladies bicycles for. The seventy ive-doLar k.ud-'s7' Look them over carefully. The know bicycles the more you'l n thiI Easy running, strong, hAHTsome oughly up to date.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07
THE HuLL,s HILL DISTRICT.

George Smith spent sunday with hi, parents.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07

Bought such a quantity of 'em the discount was awfully big. The benefit becomes yours: No11t. h 1a 1nd dla1.ctief scented free
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07

John Morris is painting Miss Augusta Stiles house on the Waterbury road.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07

Mir and Mrs Fitzsimmons of Waterbury visited and addressed the Sunday school, April 25.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07

MT and Mrs Steele spent Saturday at their pleasent summer home in South bury.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07

Miss Wentsch is visiting her cousin, Mrs Henry Munson.
The Newtown bee., 1897-05-07

H. N. Camp and his grandson, Hen
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24

What attitude Great Britain is taking
toward the seizure?
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24

sian moves and will take no aggres-
sive action. Everything indicates the
anxiety that hinges upon the ultimate
grouping of the powers. Japan's ac-
ton in Withdrawing her protest with
reference to the course of the United
States at Hawaii is interpreted as
showing a desire to be unincumbered
abroad and have her hands free to
deal with the Chinese question.
The Berlinger Tageblatt ridicules the
idea of an English-Japanese- American
alliance, yet seems to fear it. The Kol-
nische Zeitung thinks America will
side with Russia.
The National Zeitung says: "It is
easy to believe England would well
come active steps on the part of the
United States, but hard to believe the
United States would adopt such a pol
icy of friendship toward England and
of hostility toward Russia, contrary TO
all traditions, for the sake of either
England or China"
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24

in the northern peninsula, that he had
come to obtain satisfaction for the
murder of the two German missionar-
les of Bishop Anser's Roman Catho-
lie Mission, which took place on the 1st
inst, at Yengtu in the southeast ofth
province, and that he intended land
ing a strong party of men and occu-
pying the forts. The Chinese General
in command sent back an evasive an
swer, and tried to refer the matter to
Peking, saying he had nothing to do
with it. The Admiral returned a per-
emptory reply, saying he was landing
his men in three hours, and would use
force to carry out his orders, giving
the Chinese garrison that time to
evacuate the forts. One of the forts
is armed with three old 6-inch guns
the other two with weapons of a more
obsolete pattern. The rabble soldiery
were composed of the usual coolie war
riOrs, who were scared out of their
wits when they saw the Foreign devils
ships make ominous preparations for
business by running out their guns
and lowering yards, while the boats
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24
STARVATION YET
A SERIOUS PHASE
OF THE SITUATION
The Administration Is More Com
Cerned Over ReCOnCentpadOS
i'm Cuba Than in Military
Operations.

NEW YORK, Dec. pa Washing
ton special to the Herald says: One
of the most serious phases of the
Cuban situation in the eyes of the Ad-
ministration is the condition of the re-
concentrates. official reports to the
Administration show little or no i'm
provement in the condition of these
unfortunates, and President Mckinley
is not concerned about the military sit
uation in the island while the necessity
for relief is pressing.
The President in his message re-
ferred to possible emergencies which
might call for action on the part of
the United States. He believes that
the present condition of the reconcen-
trados, if continued, will bring about
such an emergency. The matter was
discussed at length at the last Cabinet
meeting, and is to be considered again
tomorrow. Plans of relief have been
suggested, but none have been success
full, as proper means have not been
taken to let the people know the needs
of the situation, and the fact that
supplies intended to be distributed
would be admitted to the island free of
duty.
Captain General Blanco, having
given notice that assistance was not
needed from other Governments, and
was not desired from such sources, it
has been impossible for the Admins
tration to authorize American Consuls
in Cuba to take charge of the distribu-
tiOn of any supplies that might be con-
tributed by charitable persons in the
United States. The Red Cross might
have done something had not the ILL
ness of Miss Clara Barton prevented
her going to Cuba. This embarrassed
the Administration, as there have been
promises of contributions if assurances
could be given that they would reach
persons for whom they were intended.
Minister DeLome says General
Blanco has already done a great deal.
having distributed 100000 for immedi
ate relief, and having, as far as possi-
BILE, in the short time that he has had
| furnished work for all those able to
work. The Spanish Government is
also admitting cattle and other arti-
cles of food free of duty, and will ad-
nit free of duty all supplies sent in for
distribution through charitable agen-
cies.
MADRID, Dec. 23.-The manner in
which the American press has con-
| demned the execution of Lieutenant
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24

were swung out in readiness for land
ing men. In an hours time those on
board the German warships could
plainly see that the garrison" was on
the move, having discovered urgent
business elsewhere, and hundreds of
braves were sent hurrying over the
low hills, bearing their beds, bundles
birdcages, and the usual pomp and
paraphernalia of Chinese warfarce. far
out of harms way. Recognizing that
the German Admiral meant business
the cautious and astute Chinese Cen
eral sent word on board the flagship
that he yielded to superior force"
and meekly bowed his valiant head to
the inevitable He begged to place his
life and those of his wives and mum
erous family under German protection
and was ready to obey the honoreG
commands of the German Admiral.
Then about twenty boats from the
German ships were lowered and some
600 men with six guns were landed
without the slightest opposition and in
admirable order at three points. each
division marching straight to the near
est fort, which they found tenantless.
The Chinese flags were promptly
hauled down and the German ensign
run up to the top of the flagstaff.
whereupOn the three warships fired n
salute There was no confusion what
ever and the few country people in the
neighborhood quickly recognized what
had happened, and after they had re-
covered from their first phlegmatic
surprise accepted the situation. while
many of the warriors, with their mar
tial attire replaced by the usual blue
garb of the peasants, stole back to see
if they could not get little chance"
to turn an honest few cash from their
new masters.
The bay of Kiaochow becomes ice
bound from about the goth of Decem-
ber and the ice does not break up
before March or April Any ship fail
ing to leave the bay in due time will
be compelled to take up her winter
quarters there. If the German warships
now in the port We're to remain there
for a month they could not leave there
till next spring. Although the Chinese
Government demanded of Germany to
withdraw her marines, the German
warships will not under the present
circumstances leave Kiaochow so cas-
lily. 1t appears opportune for Germany
that the freezing of the bay will afford
splendid preteXt for not withdrawing
her marines.
The Chinese Government asked the
British Minister in Peking to mediate
in the matter of the Kiaochow seizure
by Germans, but the Minister declined.
The Russian Minister in Peking will
be present to protest to Germany
against the seizure of Kiaochow by
Germans.
The gist of instructions given by
Baron Nishi, the Foreign Minister, to
the japanese Ministers in London,
Paris, ST Petersburg, Berlin and Pc
king was as follows: First-Whether
the seizure of Kiaochow by Germans
was not carried out by an understand
ing bstween Germany, France and
Russia. Second-Whether Germany
intends to permanently occupy any
portion of Chinese territory, or whether
] she has no such intention. Third
| Whether Germany will not easily with
/ draw her marines from Kiaochow, an6
what is the attitude. of China. Fourth
What is the principal object of Ger
many in her seizing KiaochoW? Fifth
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24

Continued on Second Page.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
or AN AERIAL WARSHiP.
William S. Roberts of Hartford City, hG,,
Interests the War Department in
His Invention.

NEW YORK, Dec. pa Tribune
special from indianapolis says; Will
liam S. Roberts of Hartford City, Ind.
has sent plans and specifications of an
aerial warship, which he has invented
after fifteen years of hard work, to
the Chief of the United States Signal
Service, at the request of General AL
ger, Secretary of War. Roberts went
to Washington last fall and interested
the authorities in his invention.
The problem of successfully combat
ing air currents has long perplexed
the inventor, but he believes that he
has at last solved the problem, and
that his invention is superior to those
of scientists working under the dlrec-
tion of Germany and other foreign
countries. Roberts is confident from
his correspondence with the Govern
ment that his invention will have q
thorough test.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24

Colonel Ruiz has awakened in Spain
sentiments of sympathy, tending fa-
vorably to modify the relations be-
tween the two countries. The Min
listers and statesmen consider the mo-
ment propitious for arriving at an ac-
cord between Spain and the United
States, which would speedily put an
end to the war in Cuba. They hope
the Washington government will 10y
ally adhere to the promises of Presi-
dent McKinley'S message, making it
understood, as did General Grant, that
only censure and rigorous application
of law must be expected by those con-
spring on American territory against
a friendly nation.
They consider that the Cuban recep-
ton of the autonomy scheme and the
concessions made by SenOr Palma i'm
pose an imperative duty TO do every
thing possible to prevent bloodshed
and destruction of property in Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24

LONDON, Dec. PA dispatch from
Rome says that at a meeting of the
Italian Cabinet to-day it was decided
to dispatch a squadron to Chinese
waters.
A dispatch to the Daily Chronicle
from Rome says it is reported there
that, owing to her obligations to Ger
many, Italy has declined the English
proposal for common action in the Far
East, including joint occupation of
Chu San. According to the same dis
patch, is asserted that England has
proposed to Russia conference on the
Chinese question, with view OF avoid
ing dangerous rivalries.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Mail says: THE Chinese Gov
ernment is helpless. 1t is mobilizing
its few troops under the least incapa-
BILE generals who conducted the cam
paign against Japan. The British
fleet is at present at sea-
The Daily Chronicle this morning
says it has good reason to believe the
Government decided upon a watching
policy and viii refrain from occupying
any Chinese territory for the present,
but it will give it's moral support to
japan anu ulSllltNI W d1 ll4lI5S " OIllltd
concerning Englands action in certain
contingencies. It is understood, says
the Chronicle, that Japan will protest
in the strongest manner against Ger
many's action, and diplomatic circles
ridicule the idea of a Russo German
entente concerning China.
BERLIN, Dec. 23.-The press is evil
IDENTIFY interested as to the attitude
Great Britain and the United States
are likely to adopt in the Chinese af-
fair. Every attempt is being made to
create ill-feeling against England and
to represent her as isolated. The Off
cial papers pretend that Japan has
acQuiesced in the German and Rus
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24
CHINESE RAN AWAY
Ff0N THE GERMANS
WHEN THEY LANDED
Same Bravery Shown by the Celestial War
rIorS at Mino Chow That Was Dis
played in the japanese War.

YOKOHAMA, Dew. 4-The China Ga
zette gives the following graphic de-
tails of the occupation Of Kiaochow
Bay by the Germans. On Sunday morn
ing, November IA, three German war
ships, the Kaiser, flagship, with the
admiral on board, the Princess Will
helm and the Arcona, entered the bay,
and the admiral sent word on shore
to the general commanding the garri-
son, who hold three forts, one on the
south point one in the middle, and one
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24
Chinese Empire Will Not
Be DespOiled i'm
Peace.
Germany Anxious Lest America
Take Sides With Japan and
England Against the
Partition.

There growing
that have undertaken partition situation
VelopS things
Germany made the first
1t almost admitted Kaiser upon
standing with Russia
for France, England,
East consulted,
having Chinas
gether.
Now, there must reckoning
what the total disquetng
there already bid for moral
alliance
United to keep free FROM
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24
eZEcHS ATTACK A GERMAN
SCHOOL At WERScH0WITZ.
Durinq a Lively ARRAY in Suburb of
Prague the Police Fire Upon
Rioters

LONDON, Dec. 24.-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph says
that the Czechs yesterday made an at
tack on a German school at Werscho-
witz. a suburb of Prague, and began to
demolish the building. The police fired
upon the rioters, killing one.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Weather forecast for San Fran
cisco: Increasing cloudiness and
probably occasional light showers
on Friday; southeasterly wind.
Maximum temperature for the
past "a hours:
San Francisco ................52
Portland ...... ...............42
Los Angeles ...................64
San Diego .-.....-..............5S
FIRST PAGE.
The Robber Nations Uneasy.
May Be Trouble With Spain.
SECOND PAGE
Randsburg Railroad Completed.
San Jose Bond Missing.
To Compel Bald to Ride.
THIRD PAGE.
Maud Ballington Booth Dying.
Tale of Starvation at Dawson.
American Sailor Murdered.
FOURTH PAGE.
Annexationinst Sacrifice Honor.
Big Bank Suspends.
Explosion at a Chicago Fire.
FIFTH PAGE.
Awards for the Sealers.
The Great Gamble in Wheat.
Probing Riverside Murder Mystery.
SIXTH PAGE.
Editorial
A Fruitless Appeal.
Music for Their Souls.
Two Lessons of Warning.
A Leprous Province.
The Yosemite Road.
Library System of California.
Personals.
SEVENTH PAGE.
More Trouble for Ball Men.
Senator Mahoney Dead.
A Brothers Spite Fooled.
EIGHTH PAGE.
News From the Water Front.
Should Buy Supplies Here.
Two Policemen Promoted.
NINTH PAGE.
Another Electric Car Victim
Hoff Stands Accused.
The Hendy Case Again.
The Methodist Orphanage.
TENTH PAGE.
Commercial Intelligence.
ELEVENTH PAGE.
News From Across the Bay.
TWELFTH PAGE.
Fancy Bail Costumes.
Racing at the Oakland Track.
THIRTEENTH PAGE.
Births. Marriages, Deaths.
FOURTEENTH PAGE.
Mrs. Keith's Disappearance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-24
THE AMERICAN FLFET
IN CHINESE WATERS
TO BE STRENG THEHED.
1t IS Not Proposed BY the administration
to Take Any Chances With the
aroused MongoGan Fanatics.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Call Office, Riggs House,
Washington, d. c., Dec. %.
The attention concentrated upon
China in Continental Europe through
Germany's move in seizing a port and
the evident preparations being made
by the leading powers to insist on
slice of territory should the partition
of the empire" be attempted cause the
administration some concern, owing to
the American interests in the king
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-04
THEY DID 1T.

The statute of limitations has barred
destruction of property made against n
mum her Of women of Lathrop. Mo-, who
joined In n successful effort TO drive n
saloon from the place. As many as thirty
were arrested everybody present 90 tho
time OF the damage was summoned 10
court The Prosecuting Attorney Of tho
county strove for two years Co procure
conviction OF some body; reporters In
number heseiged everybody concerned
but not one Of the women weaKened or
BETRAYED the secret Twelve knew who
was guilty Of breaking the first window
of tie saloon. but they covenanted with
one another 20 keen the knowledge q sec.
ret and they have kept their word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-04
SHE IS 100
AND DANCES.
Mrs. Jennings Trips
Through money Musk"
BIRTHDAY MERRYMAKlNG.
Her Venerable SOD, Eighty Years
OF Age, Her Partner.
BIRTHDAY MERRYMAKING.
FIVE GENERATIONS PRESENT.

Bridgeport, Conn. Oct. 4.-In the
quaint old farmhouse of Eli jennings, in
New Fairfield Saturday there was an
old-fashioued barn party in the celebra-
tion OF tho one hundredth birthday OF
Sally Betsy jennings, and the eightieth
birthday of Peter Hayiland Jennings, her
eldest son. The house Is located in IA
lonely place in the township Of New Fair
field. several miles out of Danbury. Folk
from Brook field. Danbury and the coun-
try towns far and wide drove to the Jen-
nnRs house To congratulate the centen-
arian.
The scene in tho big kitchen was
happy one. Huge logs burned in the old
fashioned fireplace over which hung sew
eral old muskets, relics of other days. in
an old armchair. in the sunshine which
streamed in tho window. sat the aged
woman. while about her were five gener-
ations Of .Ienningses. Mrs. Jennings was
the mother of eleven children, and ten
of these survived to bring up families.
There were five sons and five daughters,
who lived 60 marry. nut now Only one of
the daughters Mrs George Booth of Mil.
ford-is alive.
SHE Is A LIVELY WOMAN.
The centenarian herself is q remarkably
lively woman, and expects with good
reason to reel of several moro milestones
bef ore earth claims her. She lived in
New York state for many years, but after
the death. of her husband went TO tho
home OF her son Peter. Her grandmother
was Orpha Hamilton, a sister of Alex
ander Hamilton, and her grandfather
was brother OF Phillo Barnun, of
Bethel, who was the late Phlneas 4. Bar
NUNS father.
That something unusual was taking
place Saturday was evident Long rows
II 4 a.
fence that skirts tho land adjoining the
Jennings home while from the barns
came the strains of a country orchestra.
The feature Of every celebration which
has taken place for the last ten years has
been the dancing, in which the aged
hostess has been the central figure. Sat
urday when Money Musk" was an
nounced, the aged woman and her son
Peter were the first couple up. Opposite
them were her daughter, Mrs. Eooth,
seventy years of age. and Eli, the second
son, who Is only few wears short of
three score and ten. The sides were maze
mp of young folk.
FLUSHED WITH PLEASURE.
Harvey Benjamin. fiddler, struck up
"Money Musk, and the centenarian and
her children went though the steps with
grace and casa The old lady's face was
flushed with pleasure ss the dance pro
gressed.
In the barn, tco, was livley picture.
On the floor young and old went throuh
the Virginia reel and other dances OF our
forefathers The happy farmers regaled
themselves with sweet cider, and the old
lady's health was tonsted time and again.
When the evenful dance in the house was
announced, however there was gen eral
rush, and faces peered In at every WIN
dow. AT the close tbroe lusty cheers were
nj van by thn an thusinatio crowd
Dinner vas served IN tn kitchen and in
the barn was feast such as oniy the old
New England housewife knows how to
prepare.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-04
STAFFLEBACKS
ARE CONVICTED.
George and SD" Sentenced TO I'm
prisOnmsnt For Life.
Their Mother, Mrs Wilson, Given
Twenty -One Years as Accessory.

Columbus. KY. Got. 4-The notorious
Stnflloback family. whose crimes are COM
monty aupposed to have rivallod those of
tho Bendors. have been sentenced here for
the killing Of Frank Galbraith. the ped
ler who was murdered in their den at
Galena.
Ed" and George Stsflleback, con-
vioted Of murder in the first degree, were
given life sentences; Mrs Wilson. their
mother. rs an accessory. was sentenced TO
twenty-one years Mike Staillebaok 10
serving n five years term for burglary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-04
OLD FIRE-FIGHTERS OPPOSE.

A shake up in the fire department. Is
looked for on or about Nov. /, as il is
expected the high pressure service will
he ready by that time. and an attempt
will probably be made tn do away with
some Of the engines now located in the
center of the city. Some of the fire de-
partment officials do not believe it will
be wise to make such n move. They say
that while portion of the city's center
may be protected by its services. there arc
still many places where great dam age
would be done. were not enignes at hand.
Thore are others who believe that for
an ordinary fire the high service is all
righ {, but when 90 or 80 lines are laid
they believe the pressure will not be equal
to the occasion.
1t Is not often that so many lines are
laid for fire. but according TO the state
ment Of n we'll known fire fighter, that
has been tho success of the Providence
Fire Department "years ago he said
"ongines were done away and we had a
big fire and then we got the engines
back. Now let us keep them.
As near as can be learned the engine on
Mill street is TO be shifted, and Hose Co.
Company on Manton avenue is located
and il such is the case, there will be a
shift. anu q big one.
Then again one of the captains is max
ing an heroic effort TO be district chief
ana says he will get there IL no gets "a
ghost Of n show, should this happen, 10
will add to the shift and some of the
mem bers OF the department. who are not
officers believe the captain will be q
chief and they have seS their friends at
work to see that they get promoted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-04
FORTUNE in NUGGETS.
Stanley Tells His Father What His
Claims VIII Pan Out.

Seattle, Wash Oct. 4. 4.-George Stanley.
who Is issuing on EldOrado Creek in the
Yukon, writes TO bis father in this city
that claims owned ny his father and part
ner Warden, on Eldor ado Greek. will pan
out half million in gold nuggets this
coming winter.
The letter predicts that claims on Bear
Greek will turn out AS rich as those on
Bonanza and Eldorado Crooks. pans aver
aging five dollars each.
Stan ley also writes that the Canadian
government is exactinR a royalty Of twenty
live cents per cord on wood 10 be used in
thawipg out the gravel this winter. A
similar charge is also made for LOGS used
in building cabins for the miners