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Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
NO WAR OVER ALASKA.
Statements by Mir. Choate and Lord
 Strathcona.


 London, Aug. 9.-Mr. Joseph H Choate, the United States embassadol to Great Britain, in an interview witf regard to the recent war or arbitration speech delivered by Sir Wilfrid Laurier the Canadian premier, said:
 'aThere will be no war. It is safe to say that no amount of politics or politicians in either country could occasion war ir this connection"
 The ambassador. continuing, said that the Canadian parliament was on the evs of dissolution, and the leaders of bott parties had to speak Mir. Choate seemed to think that the latter circumstance explained Sir Wilfrid Eaurier's position and he was inclined to attach small i'm portance to the premier's remarks.
 MT. Choate added that the negotiations were progressing, but" he explained they are always slow, and 1 can say nothing at present as to their status"
 Regarding the preceding statement by Mir. Choate, the Canadian high commis sioner, Lord Strathcona and Mount Roy. al, who was also interviewed, said:
 "Sir Wilfrid Laurier's remark was merely figure of speech and not polit. ical dodge, as intimated by Mir. Choate Sir Wilfrid Laurier could not descend to such thing, nor did he in any way mean to challenge the United States. No sensi. ble man could regard war as possible, but Canada is simply taking a leaf out of the United States book in demanding now what the United States demanded in the Venezuela case. Canada is now a nation, though closely allied to Great Britain. As such she must protect her rights. We merely ask for an equitable settlement through arbitration, following the United States lead. We believe President Me. Kinley is thoroughly in earnest in his en- deavor to have the question honestly set. tied. The misinterpretation of Sir Will. frid Laurier's remarks by the American papers is unfortunate. Any bitterness or abuse by the Canadian press is absolute ly unauthorized. The negotiations are progressing. and I believe a satisfactory settlement of the Alaska question will be onh;auaT
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
VICTORY FOR WOOD.
Yellow Fever at Santiago Complete
 Iy Conquered.

Santiago, Cuba, Aug. 9.-The British steamer Sutherland, Captain Percy Nibbs, from Philadelphia July 20, which has arrived here from Havana, brought two cases of yellow fever. It is believed that Captain Nibbs is dying. He was ill two days before leaving Havana. Two other cases are suspected in the ships company. The Sutherland received only perfunctory examination before leav- ing Havan, and she will be held here un- til all danger is past. The crew and the ship will be subjected to the disinfecting process.
 No new cases of fever were officially reported yesterday in the city, and none has developed among the American troops within the last ten days. The local Cuban physicians praise the effective methods of the military governor, Gener- al Leonard Wood, in fighting the epidem- ic. They say the Spaniards could have done as well if they mad tried, but that the latter were too lazy.
 It is understood that regiment of Gu ban cavalry, commanded by American officers, will soon be formed as a substi- tute for section of the United States troops
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

The Shamrock has sailed for New York.
 The bubonie plague has made it's reap. pearance at Calcutta.
 The London Gazette announcef that William Waldorf Astor was natufalised a British subject July II.
 The kaisers yawi rigged yacht Meteor won three races at Cowes, defeating she Prince of Wales Britannia.
 The czar has conferred upon M. Del casse, the French minister of foreign af- fairs, the Alexander Newsky order In diamonds.
 A special dispatch from Terrasa. Chi- huahua, Mexico, which Is located near the scene of the Yaoui uprising, is to the effect that the Indians are arranging for Il prolonged war.
 A meeting of prominent Hebrews hes been held In Berlin te discuss the plan proposed by American Hebrews to buy the island of Cyprus, in the Mediterrana. an, for Jewish colonization.
 The American delegates to the recent peace conference have offered. on behalf of the United States, to erect near the English church n peace chapel. with stone to commemorate the conference. The offer has been gratefully accepted.
 The pope Is about to send letter to the bishops of Belgium and the Netherlands protesting against the exclusion of the Vatican from The Hague conference and the refusal of permission to the pope 10 give adhesion to the protocols of the con. ference.
 The London Daily Times publishes a dispatch from Apim. Samoan islands, under date of July IT, which says IL Is understood there that the Samoan com. missioners have urged upon the three governments the early appointment of a permanent chief justice.
 The trial of the Spanish officers con. cerned in tho surrender of Santiago has resulted in their acouittal. The provt- sional findings of the public prosecutor demand the dismissal from the service and imprisonment for life of the'ofscsre responsible for the surrender of Mamiia.
 In collision on Saturday evenins st Juvisky. a village about Is miles~nouth of Paris. on the southern side, between the Orleans lines Paris and Nantes train and the Paris and Lyons Mediterranean train, shows that IT persons were killed and T3 injured. The collision occurred during terrific thunderstorm, and it Ia supposed that ihs electric ourrent may have been responsible for the defective signaling.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Noble. hut nentitute.

Peoria, Ills, Aug. 9.-Mrs. Betsy Grif- fin, whose great grandfather was the Earl of Charnock. has died in hut near Pennington. Papers found in the hovel where she had lived in q miserable man. ner for several years show her to be of noble blood, and had she pushed her claim at the proper time she would have received a third of an estate valued al S1 100000 Up to her last days she re- fused all favors. Friends of the woman will sell her hut and defray the funeral expenses with what Is realized.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY. AUGUST 10, 1899.
fson, fn commahd Of the Esiarfr sru-

watson, ln commanu or tue Aslatic 'sta- ton:
 'Nazro, the commander of the Manila, on July II re-established lighthouse at Cape Melville, Balabac, Philippine Is- lands; hoisted Bag with appropriate hon. ors. July 13, on his return, 13 Moros, under arms, were found to be in posses sion of the lighthouse.
 Landing party, commanded by Ensign E. l.. Bissett, encountered resistance. No casualty in our party. Lost in killed, one officer and one man of the enemy. Die go Manalo, chief of the Balabac Moros, was killed; seven taken prisoners; two escaped. Chief of party was very unpop- ular with the people of Balabac. Philip pine Islands, owing to fear of him.
 Light has been restored. Manila has landed force. Charleston is on her way to Balabac; will render all assistance pos sible."
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
cnamberlain,. propo.aI Declined.

Pretoria, Aug. 9.-The volksraad has declined to agree to the suggestion of Mir. Joseph Chamberlain, British secretary of state for the colonies, that the effect which the Transvaal franchise reforms will have on the uitlanders should be in- quired into by a joint commission. The reply to Mir. Chamberiain's proposal of joint commission of inquiry has not yet been forwarded, and the Transvaal gov ernment is still deliberating. Various ru- mors are current regarding the result of the secret sessions of the volksraad, but no official announcement has been made.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Quarantine to Be Raised.

Newport News, Va, Aug. 9.-There has been no change in the yellow fever situation since Monday afternoon, and 1t is probable that the quarantine will be raised this week. A feature of the shotgun quarantine here is the presence on the line of nearly every minister in the city, each preacher standing guard in his allotted section for a period or six hours.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
REBELS WHIPPED Macarthur Drives Them Back
 From San Fernando AMERICAN LOSS TWENTY. Filipin0s Leave Many Dead and Wounded Behind.
 MANILA PIOTTERS CAUGHT,
AMERICAN LOSS TWENTY
MANILA PLOTTERs CAUGHT.

the Cfty-some officers of the Fill
 pino Army Among Those Captured.
 Belief That a Powerful Gang Has
 Been Broken Up-secretary Root
 Says That the Campaign VIII Be
 Pushed vigorounIy.
 Manila, Aug. 9.-General Macarthur, with 1000 men, advanced five miles north of San Fernando this morning and de- feated 6,OOO rebels. The Filipinos fled, leaving many dead and wounded on the field. The American loss in dead and wounded was 20.
 There has been strong suspicion that for some time past insurgents were among the natives entering Manila. The provost marshal took steps to learn if the suspicious were true, and he soon discoy- cred that rebels had entered the city and were actively plotting to start riots. They were also engaged in smuggling arms for the use of the enemy.
 At midnight last night the men engaged in hunting down the conspirators located their headquarters in a cigar factory in Binondo.
 A company of the Sixth infantry, un- der command of Captain Ames, was at once dispatched to the place, which was surrounded. Then some of the soldiers raided the factory and captured 43 rebels, including a number of officers belonging to the Filipino army. There were more men in the building, but they managed to make their escape by means of the roof of the factory and the adjoining buildings.
 It is believed, however, that the author ities have succeeded in crippling a power ful gang that was doing valuable service for the enemy.
 The gunvoat Napidan last week she'll ed Paete, on the lake, near Santa Cruz. The town was full of people who had been encouraged to return after General Lawton's expedition by being assured that they would not be molested if they peacefully attended to their business.
 Lieutenant Copp, who was in command of the Napidan, heard that the insur- gents had occupied the town, and, steaming close in, opened fire with his six pounders without warning.
 The people. seeing the boat approach ing, fled to the hills in terrified condi- tion and with barely time to escape. One child was killed and many buildings were damaged. The authorities express great regret on account of the incident.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
KlondiLe Receipt. For Tbi. Year

Washington, Aug. 9.-Reports received by the director of the mint show that so far this season the amount of gold re- ceived at Seattle from the Alaska gold fields aggregates about S4,9O0,0O0, of which S4,01S,262 arrived during July. The amount so far received at San Fran cisco is approximately S2,700,000. These amounts do not represent the entire out put of the fields, as large quantities are supposed to have been held for later shipment, and considerable amounts are believed to have been brought into the United States by other routes than San Francisco and Seattle
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Shoes and Prices

The truth of our assertion that we are selling our goods way below marked prices is perhaps most easily proven in our shoe store. This sale is no humbug. Every article in the store is marked down and you can't help making a good substantial saw ing on everything you buy.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
America wins International Cricket

Toronto, Aug. 9.-The international cricket match between Canada and the United States was continued yesterday morning and concluded at 6:45 p. m., the Americans winning on the two innings by 34 runs. In the first innings the Americans scored 206 and the Canadi- ans 222, but in the second venture the Canadians met with disaster and closed their innings with 169 against 219 by the Americans.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Fn.tes Forty-.even Days.

Utica, N. r., Aug. 9.-The Rev !. Hughes Parry. pastor of the Moriah Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church of this city, died yesterday afternoon at Lake St. Catherine's, six miles from Poultney, Vt, of exhaustion following a fast of AT days, undertaken In the hope of securing relief from a chronic ailment.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
How Dumas Amused Himself.

An interesting anecdote of the elder Dumas, Illustrating the authors peren- nial flow of fine spirits, has been told. A gentleman, calling on the creator of Monte Cristo," had been ushered into a room adjoining the hosts studio, the servant telling him to go in, as NJ. Du- mas was alone.
 At that moment (says the narratorl heard loud burst of laughter from the inner apartment, so said:
 sI would sooner wait until monsieur s visitors are gone"
 Monsieur has no visitors; he is working" remarked the servant, with a smile. Monsieur Dumas very often laughs like this while at his work"
 It was true enough; the novelist was alone, or rather in company with one of his characters, at whose sallies he was simply roaring.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Infants Wear

This is a big money-saving chance for you. Infants White Dresses, White Slips, Caps, Cloaks, Bonnets aud Hats all reduced in price. Also a good assortment of those stylish Golf Bonnets for misses wear.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Ex-Governor Atkinson Dead.

Newman, Ga. Aug. 9.-Universal sor- row has been caused throughout Georgia | by the death here of Hon. William Y. Atkinson, former governor of the state. He had been Ill for about 15 days
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Ready-M ade Suits

Think of buying good quality stylish looking Suit for only $5.75 That's just one item from our cloak department. Some of the finer goods are selling at $7.5o and $S.75 They'll not last long at these prices.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
.p,x,nn u.,,xr.,, s.,a.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Mrs. Hcnrikka Bratz and Elder. n. c. Holmes, divine heal CTS" and officials of Dr. John Alexander Douie's institution, have been held to the grand jury by the coroner's jury in the inquest over the death of Mrs. An meta Flanders. They are charged with being criminally responsible for the death of Mrs Flanders.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
THE TRIAL AT KEYNES.
Cavaignac Predicts Startling
 Denouement.
GENERAL ELLIOT MAY RETRAoT.
Mercier at Bay-Casimir-Perie and Other Prominent Men May He In- dfcted For Perjury-Dossier Dis cussed In Secret.

Other Prominent Men May He In-
 dicted For Pertury-Dossier Dis
 cussed In Secret.
 Rennes, Aug. 9.-General Chanoine, the custodian of the famous secret dossier, says it will take four days to examine it. As the examination will be behind closed doors most of the witnesses have gone to the seaside. General Mercier remains here, the guest of General Saint-Germain, who tells his friends to be prepared for sensational evidence that must crush Dreyfus and many others with him.
 Nj. Cavaignac talked at Le Mans on his way here. He said he expected two coups de theatre. We now hear that one will be an avowal by General Billet that he said lon his soul and conscience Drey- fus was a traitor" because he was misled. The other will be General Mercier driven to bay.
 The Paris Jour says there are grave contradictions in the evidence of General Mercier and former President Casimir- Perier before the court of cessation, and it understands the counsel for Dreyfus are preparing a dramatic coup. Counsel propose, when the respective dispositions are presented to the court martial, to cnarRe eltner 6enerhl Mercfef or M. Casimir- -Perier with perjury under article 127 of the military code. An arrest would then occur instantly. while the accused is still in the witness box.
 NJ. Jaures claims to know much that Is in the secret dossier. An intercepted cor respondence between two military at taches who were mixed up in the affair is said by Jaures to be shame to human nature. These two officers wrote under feminine names Rld in a strain that might not have shocked the young cour- tiers of Nero or the ribald crowd that gathered around Lots house in the doom ed city. Possibly the attaches in ques- ton never wrote these scented anacreon- ic billets, for such they are. Lemercier Picard was equal to the task of forging them, and he possibly did forge them for a pecuniary consideration. Hence per haps the mystery in which his suicide Is shrouded.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Consolidation Sale !!
House Dresses

Something that always comes in handy is new wrapper for house wear. We've cut the prices on these goods way down, so that a fine lawn or percale wrapper can be had for just about what you usually pay for common calico. Figured
 Lawn Dresses, with separate skirt, trimmed with 3 ruffles, only $I.a5.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Cents Furnishings

We have big stock of Mems Goods. Shirts. Collars, Cuffs, Hose, Neckwear and Overalls. The assortment is still good. No old style stuff. You save good round sum on every purchase.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Shirt Waists

It's little late in the season but we still have few pretty white and colored Shirt Waists. They must all be closed out. Consolidation Sale prices on Shirt Waists have very little regard for their actual values.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Blow to xstor's Ambition.

London, Aug. 9.-Mr. Henry Labou- chere says in Truth: ''The rumor that Mir. William Waldorf Astor will soon be raised to the peerage assumes what Is im- possible. A law passed during the reign of William III deprives the crown of the power of eonferring the rank of peer up- on naturalized aliens. It was enacted because the king was converting too many Dutch republicans into British
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Car Blown up In Cleveland.

Cleveland, Aug. GA Wade Park av- pnue electric car of the Big Consolidated line was blown mp near the Euclid ave- nue barn at l 30 this morning. The car was badly torn. The motorman, whose name k not yet known, was badly hurt. There was one passenger on the car.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
To Dfx Coal In Alaska.

The Rockefellers are credited with pur- chasing a large acreage of coal lands on Cook inlet and are sending in machinery to open up and develop the mines. In the interior, from four to six miles, seams of superior bituminous coal have been found. The field has been open to all, and the oldest inhabitant has been aware that developed coal mine in this cold re- zion would ultimately prove better than a gold mine. Besides possessing good steam and heating qualities it is also a very superior coking coal, hence will be made available in the reduction of the copper, gold and silver ores of Alaska.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Two of xina.

Sixty cents for few pages of sheet musicf whewl You music dealers don't want more than about 600 per cent profit on your stuff. do yout"
 You're the druggist on the opposite corner. aren't youf"
 "Yes
 "well, I never kick when you, charge me half dollar for 6 ocnts' wtsrthsof drugs dissolved in a pint of wstx. guess we graspingsmonopoa1stSah~dhet bot ter stand togethsr. Ohkeaoen n63m.s.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
second Oregon Break. Camp

San Francisco, Aug. 9.-The Second Oregon regiment broke camp at the Pre- .idio and left for home last night. The regiment leaves very few i'll behind.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
BRUSH WITH MOROS.
Admiral Watson Reports Operation
 In Ba1nbac.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The following Gic-ntch has heen received from Admiral
The Lamar register., 1899-10-25
1aurh, HI. Dog 10 r..s.

Minneapolis Journal: NJ. b. Scott. A
veterinary surgeon of Fartbault. 5. ..
has novelty in tho shape of wonder
full pacing dog. So far as is known.
this is the only Instance on record Of a
pacing dog. though a trotting dog Is
not unheard Of, and man named Har-
~ keteham, Canadian. once owned A
trotter whom he called doc" This
dog. which was pointer, he exhibited
at race-tracks and fairs all over the
country. He was said to have made
$4,000 out OF the animal DR. Seott's
dog Will race against either a horse or a
bicycle, and seems to enjoy II. though
he evidently regards It as a very seri-
Gus matter. Gypsy, as the doctor calls
him. can make very good time. and
DR.. Scott has speeded ann from A
standing start to make a quarter OF a
mile in forty-tiye seconds. ana the first
eighth in twenty seconds. when he
was teaching him to pace. Or. Scott put
small string hobbies on him IN order
to prevent him from breaking. Gypsy
paced little before the doctor bought
him, though so little as to be OF no
consequence: but his new master
thought be saw possibilities OF the dog
doing better. and began a course OF
careful and systematic training, until
he obtained the present result The.
dog is a pure biooded ST Bernard and
weighs 1i0 pounds. is three feet high,
measures six feet from the tip OF his
bushy tail to the end of his handsome
nose and is about years old. He
races alone. without driver. and. be-
sides being very fine animal, is a real
curiosity.
The Lamar register., 1899-10-25

not shake him. Then. when in des-
peration, she went to Capt. Bonus, the
boy rebelled and flung himself out OF
the house
For days no one saw him. Only the
mother kept vigil. Afraid OF her in
reference. he hid from the recruiting
office until he was called "deserter. e
AT home, under that higher law which
evolved the wondrous thing called
mother-love. he was only a wayward
son breaking a mothers heart.
why did he do it-oh, why did he
do it?" was her cry. He was only II
-neighbors who were here when we
came will tell you so. They know It
at the Webster school, too. But the
captain says to bring the boy before I
bring proof. and don't know where he
ls,"
But ont of the whirl OF West MadI-
soon street last Saturday afternoon the
missing son and missing soldier gave
himself up to militarism- Its glamour
is in his eyes, even as he sits silent in
the guardhouse at Fort Sheridan. To
the old mother only the word miss
ing is worse than prison"
Won't you ask the captain to send
him back to me? They should have
asked me frst. but they let him tell a
story there--and he never told stories
before. / have been so proud of my
children, too. Ask the captain, won't
YOU? Ask the captain to let him of !;
he is such a kind man. l know he
wouldn't hurt my boy. 1t is awful to
have him go to prison.
He didn't mean to desert. He was
only afraid l would keep him from GO
ing-and he is so youngt His arm is
crooked. too. didn't think they took
boys with crooked arms. When you
see the captain won't you plead for his
old mother? l don't want him to go
to war: I don't want him to go to
prison. Don't you think they will let
him come back TO me2"
Sitting crouched on the stoop of her
The Lamar register., 1899-10-25
Joey Had n Little Dog.

From the Youths Companion: The
teacher OF a district school in Maine
tells story that reminds me OF Mary
and her little lamb. only 1t is of Joe
and his little dog. Joe was a boy about
years old, and was devoted to small
lank puppy. Ont Of school hours boy
and dog were inseparable. and Joe ap-
parently could not reconcile himself To
the necessity OF leaving the dog at
home. For several mornings the teach
er allowed the puppy to remain at
Joe's feet under the desk. Then there
came a day when the small dog could
not be kept quiet, but frisked about to
the delight Of the school and the dis
may Of the teacher. Joe" she said,
firmly, you must take that dog out. ="
Joe looked at her mournfully. but
picked up the pup, and. with its head
against his cheek. started for the door.
The boys feelings were evidently hurt,
but he said nothing until he reached
the door. then. giving his teacher a
reproachful look, with plying glance
toward his dog, he said, slowly, And
he's named for youl'