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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
JEFFERSONVUIE

Hollis Gray, who graduated at Morris
willie last week, is at home for the sum-
mer &. f, Brush returned from his school
last week for his summer vacation Ethel
Brush and Mary Reynolds are at home
having graduated at st. Johnsbury last
week,-Helen Holmes, who spent Sunda y
at c. A. Weston's in Burlington, returned
home Monday night-Miss Lizzie Patch
with the TWO little daughters Of Fred Luce
are visiting at r.. ). Ellinwood's.-iI n.
Gray is in Boston,-Profossor and Mrs W
II. Beebe are visiting at II. n. Gray's s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Mudgett and children
spent Sunday in Morrlsvl.e.- Mrs, Emiline
piCknell arrived from California last week
She will spend some time with her mother
Mas. Emiline Putnam
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
YELLOW JACK IN NEW YORK.
government Transport. Which Brought
Fever from Havana. Detained.
(By telegraph

MY YORK. Sept. 21.-The United
states transport Buford. which was
ABOUT 10 sall today WAS detained in her
dock by the quarantine authorities for
second disinfection. and will sal, to-
morrow. Health officer Doty explain
ed this action by saying:
one CT the soldiers who arrived from
Havana on the Buford is in our hos
rltal at Swinbu-ne Island and has de-
feloped suspicious symptoms tcday
which | have no doubt will prove the
disease TO be yellow fever When the
l3utord arrived on the 18th instant. a
nuhaocr OF convalescent soldiers were
among the complement of passengers
Inc steamer according to our usual
custom, was detained until the five
Gays period since her departure from
2tter thorough dirafamtnthamthtm
havana On the 18th the transport,
after thorough dinfectin, ives re-
leased Twenty-six of the GONZALES
cents We're transferred by the quarter
masters department. to the post lospi
tai at Fort Wadsworth. Before the re-
lease or the Buford an inspccticn If ali
on board was made
TWO SOLDIERS HAD FEVER.
Two soldiers who had been a;ling for
day or two showed high tempera-
lures These two We're sept to Swim
burne Island for observation One has
developed unnistakable symptoms of
malaria. The other, Private G. Oswald,
or the First Infantry. Showed many
symptoms Of yellow fever, and have
no doubt that before tomorrow morning
the disease will be fully developed. AL
though the Buford had been disinfect-
ed before her release from quarantine,
decided that as measure of OK
IRENE precauton. would nave nv
men go over the work again.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
Seems Likely to Sound Soon in
the Transvaal.
GREAT BRITAIN UNPREPARED
German Military Experts EXPRESS surnrise
That EogIand is Behindhand in
PREPARATION. Orange Tree state
Kaad in Secret Session.
BN Tplrrra,,1, \


LON DON. Sept. 22.-While the pre-
oise result of the secret session ~ the
lsaHd of the Orange Free State l.: not
yet known here, President Stayn's
specch at the opening Of the session
Is regarded as an almost infallihlr IN
dlcation of the attitude which The, Free
state Will take. Commenting from this
Eolht or View. the London morning pa
rers are all impressed with the added
Sravlty Of the situation and mur1nurs
are DeSlnnlng to be heard regarding the
dllatorlneSS of the government in ger
ting troops forward
ONLY WAITING FOR ORDERS.
MllltarE men are said to be inlpatiert
Ihey assert that everything is ready
ana that they are only waiting for or
Iers. -
1t is recognized that the attitude If
the Orange Free State makes the ori-
gina estimates based upon Dutch neu-
trality too small. Evidently much
larger force Will be required
inc government is faced with some
thlnS Ike a dilemma. The leader Of the
OPPOSITION has publicly denounced The
precipltancy of the colonial office in for
eng q conflict. Therefore, minister's
are dlslncllned to convoke Parliament.
II. on the other hand. SO large an ex-
pehdlture as the apparent attitude Of
tne orange free State would invoi, e
should become necessary the govern
ment would be obliged to, summon bar
llanent IN order to get adequate sup
pies. is understood that the money
questions accounts for the dribb,ino
manner IN Which the troops are being
forwarded.
GERMANS SURPRISED @
German military experts, realizing the
seriousness OF the campaign before
Great Britain. are commenting with as
tonlshment upon the fact that England
IS 50 behindhand in her preparations.
IN Eerlin it is also believed that DR..
Leydss IS acting as President Kruger's
evil GEMS and niisIea ding MIN by reports
that he is likely to get sympathy if not
powers.
No member Of the Cape Parliament
was present a the meeting Of the At.
rlkander members of the Parliament
yesterday.
A despatch from Pretoria announces
that arms continue to be served to the
burghers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
Tea,smonal 70 the Pr.s,dept

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21-A1iss Nan
ME Randolph Heth. who was the spcn-
sor for the entire South at the Con
federate reunion at Charleston last
May, has presented to the President
in a pretty frame, the resolutions
adopted by the sponsors at the reunion
thanking the president for the ara !
cious words uttered by him at 4 tan
ia last December in referring 70 the liv-
ing and dead soldiers Of the South.
The resolutions are signed BY Miss
Hcth and by the sponsors % the diff
terent States. ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
DKEYFUs is WITH "A RELATIVE.
Recommendations of Marquis De Gallifet
Anent the Pardon.
CBN TclpCra1lh \


PARIS, Sept. 21.-The Journal official
today publishes the decree granting Il
pardon to Dreyfus. In a report precnl-
ing the decree that Marquis De Galliset
minister of war, points out that Drey-
fus has already undergone five ye;.r;
deportation. but that as the law does
not assimilate his deportation With five
years, solitary confinement the prisoner
would have to undergo ten years de-
'tention. The minister also calls at
tention to the fact that the health cf
the prisoner is seriously compromises
and he would not be able without great
Danger to undergo prolonged detention
- AN ACT OF HUMANITY
The war minister says:
1he government will not have met
ne wishes OF the country. which desires
pacltlc3tion. if it does not hasten to cf-
taco all traces of the painful conflict.
IT belongs to YOU. Mr.. President Nv an
aGt OF lofty humanity, to give the first
pledge of The work Of appeasemtnt
winch opinion demands and the good Of
iHe republic commands
THE INCIDENT is CLOSED
The minister Of war. has addressed ,ha
following orders to the corps command
erS:
The incident is closed. The military
Judges, enjoying the respect OF ali, have
rendered their verdict with complu-e
independence. We all, without harbor-
Ing after thought, bend rot their tie,..s-
ION. We snail in the same manner ac-
sept the action that a feeling OF pro
found pity dictated to the president Of
the republic. There can be no further
question of reprisals of any kin.l.
hence, | repeat. the incident is closed
! ASK You, and if it We're necessary. |
should command You. to forget thu.
East IN order that You can think SOLELY
or the future. With You, all my com
RACES, | proclaim vive larmee, which
'e!onSs t. no party but to France
alone. GAIIJET--T -.
ne order will be read to the troops
throughout the French army.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
VIRGINIA ASKS TO SEE OLYMPIA,
committees from Newport News, Rich.
mond and Norfolk Call on President,
Ry Teleeranb

WASHINGTON, Sept. PA large
delegation of prominent citizens Of Viz
slnia visited the President TO-DAY and
asked for the detail OF the Olympia ana
other naval vessels to Hampton Roads
during the Virginia State fair at Nor
folk, beginning October 2.
line delegation also invited the Pres
ldent 70 attend the fair, but he thought
IL would be impossible for him to com
ply. tie said he would confer with the
navy officials In regard to the request
for the detail of the Olympia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
NOTHING; TO WARRANT WAR
WAR PARTY EXCITED


LONDON, Sept. 21.-The speech Of
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, the for
mer Liberal leader. to his constituents
at New Tredegar last night. and the
message Of the Cape Town Afrikand az
members of Parliament to Presid ant
krugar have proved red rags to the
VAR at-any-pr party.
Inc Cape Town papers declare the
action OF the members Of Parliament
amounts to almost treason and the
same terms are applied to Sir VIM. Yer
non Harcourt's remarks by the English
anti-Boer papers.
Those who claim the situation has
net Yet passed the Rubicon of pacifi.
RESOLUTIONS. see in President krugers
answer to the Afrikanders a genuine
desire to avoidnos tilities
Nevertheless, preparations for that
eventuality continue energetically On
both Sides
BoERs MAssING.
The latest reports of the Boer &C
tivity emanates from Newcastle Natal
saying that the Transvaal forces are
encamped at Iandsprnt and intend 10
raid Natal immediately after they un-
derstand that Mr.. Chamberlain's reply
is not satisfactory
The British army nursing Service
sails from Southampton tomorrow and
major GenerTlT-i'renehM sails Saturday
He goes to Durham, Natal, to command
The cavalry brigade.
The foregoing includes all the actual
developments, but they help little 10
solve the universal question-'.Will
there be ware"
The answer Of President Steyn Of the
orange Free State TO Sir Alfred Mil
ner. The British high commissioner Of
South Africa. is not regarded as q sat
lstactory explanation of the Free States
position and by no means dissipatcs the
increased seriousness With which the
situation is regarded. Since the first it
las been reported that the Free State
would aGgressively assist the Trans
vaal.
KRUGER WILL CLIMB DOWN"
Vanity Fair, frequently Well inform
ed regarding political secrets, today
emphatically reiterates the assertion
thas there will be no war. 1t says:
president Kruger is an old man, but
he is no dotard. He would like to get
his own way. but not at the cost If &c
feat. Climb down he will. We mainta in
the Ballet that there will be no war
vanity Fair takes the view which is
shared by several weeklies that the
alarmist daily papers have created n
fictitious crisis
Conservative sitting of the conflicting
GplnlonS and rumOrs now prevailing re-
SardlnS the outcome Of the dispute Will
be more practicable after to11orrow's
cabinet meeting, though the official an
nounccment of he ministers decision,
Is likely to be delayed Il few days
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22

ton and the resolutions were unani-
mousy adopted by the representatives
or the states remaining. Governor
Shaw. of Iowa, and Governor Thomas.
Of Colorado, and Attorney General
Taylor. of Indiana. having gone home
last evening. leaving only eight states
represented.
Attorney General Campbell. of Colo
RADIO, moved that u committee of five
be appointed TO formulate Il bill along
the line of the resolutions adopted and
that each governor present it to his
legislature and recommend it 10 the
chief executives of other states Mr.
Beiiner. Of Washington. and Governor
Jones. of Arkansas. objected to this On
general principles and the motion was
lost #@#. ." M
. RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS d.
Various resolutions OF thanks we've
adopted. Chairman Savers made Il
short address telling of his disinter-
eStcdness in calling the conference. He
said he did not believe the trust was !,
question Of politics. but one purely os
patriotism.
Secretary Moore promised to have Il
copy Of the proceedings furnished to
the governor of every state in thu
Union.
The conference then adjourned sine
die . VII. '... a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
NEW ENCOURAGEMENT

CAPE TOWN, Sept. 2O.-(Delayed in
transmission AT a meeting Of the
Ntrihandt.r members Of Parliament TO-
day: Mr. Neethland presiding. the fol-
owing telegram WAS despatched u
President Kruger:
We, Afrikanlcr members of P1rlia-
Tent, thoroughly sympathize with our
Atr!kander relatives in their troubles
While approaching the concessions al
ready made in the interest of pea,.o, we
Leg 70 urge the eHpediency Of doing the
utmost, short Of sacrificing indeDcnh-
ence, TO avert the horrors Of war
While agreeing that the joint inquiry
proposed by MIR. Chamberlain cannot
be asked as Il matter of right. WE be-
ll"Ve such :: commission will provisl. 4
way out of the difficulties whi:h are
fast approaching Il crisis, With results
which might prove fatal. not only % the
1ransvaal and our Free State brethren
Eut also tu the .Afrikander party OF
care Colony In the presence Of imme-
date danger and the momcntous is
sues awaiting the decision of your hon
or, the executive and the Volksraa;l
Of minor Importance. We beg yn1r
Eoro: to lay these words, only dictated
by Keen sense of our common inter-
csts and risks. privately before the OK
ecutive and Voksraad"
MIR. kRUGER'S REPLY
10 this message. which was signed liy
% members of Parliament, President
Kruger made the following reply:
wish you and other sympatliizers
VIII notice. as you have doubtleSs!y al
ready seen by the reply of the imperial
government, that we have according
TO Your desire, considered the matter
and accented the invitation to the joint
commission Why the acceptance was
delayed is shown by the dispatches
published. l wish to thank you and
other friends once more from my heart
for the manner in which you have aid
ca cur efforts for pacific and satisrac
tory solution. Finally, express the
hope that your work and ours will not
be fruitless."
The Parliament also adopted resulu
ton to the effect With satisfaction shat
the executive Of the Transvaal had ac-
certed the invitation for a joint inquiry
and hoped the acceptance would rem
der an outbreak Of hostilities nra.ti
cally impossible
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
VOLkSRAAD IN SESSION

-, n'LOrlM tONFElN. ORANGE FREE
STATE. Sept. 21.-The Volksraad met
lGtay with a full Attendance Presi-
dent Steyn read q carefully prepared
speech After welcoming the burshers,
ne expressed regret that the relations
between Great Britain and tho Trans
NNaal had become strained. The mn.a-
.ncfS' nc SAID, We're aware Of the meet
ing Or Sir Alfred Miner and Presil!en:
Kruger at Blocmfontcin, when Presi-
dent Kruger made proposals which, al
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
READY TO TAKE THE FIELD

LJNDUN. Sept. 2l.-Thc london
edition Of the Standard and Diegrrs
News Of johannesburg, gave out a ca
Die despatch today purporting t. be
from Johannesburg saving tn,f the
returns from the field comets Of the
lransvaal and Orange Free State show
that $1,000 burghers are ready 10 taka
The field al short notice.
The Renter Telegram COMPANY an
iounced this evening that no telegram
MAD been received by Queen Victoria
from President Kruger.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22

though refused by the British high
commissioners. were unanimously con-
sidered throughout the Orange Free
State to be exceedingly fair. H..
TtANSNAAI. DUPED.
Proceeding TO review the negotiations.
President Stcyn said the 'rransvaal had
been dccoyed by the British diplomatic
agent ut Pretoria. Conyngham Greene
and he practically accused the imperial
government of 4 breach OF faith Ilr
said he was diSnclined to advise. the
Transr;lal government to accept the
last British demands. The present crit.
zeal state OF affairs could not be Il mat
ter Of indifference TO the Orange Free
State. which Was bound by treaty to
afford assistance to The Transvaal and
he had. therefore. convened the NokS-
raad to decide what attitude should be
taken. 0 #
NOTHING TO WARRANT WAR.
There is nothing" declared the pres
ident, that warrants war or an attack
upon the TranSvaal. Such differences
as exists can be solved by arbitration.
War would be an insult to religion and
civilizations" .. m @.#
In conclusion President Steyr said
he would take this opportunity Of laying
certain draft laws before the No!ksrnc q
Tor consideration. praying God to give
the members strength to pass rcsniu-
tons not only conducive to peace an.;
prosperity, but also in the interest of
their beloved state.
Immediately after the speech Pres
ident Steyn asked the Nolksraad to -
into secret session. which was agreed
to unanimously. -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
NO DEMONSTRATION.

C<AkPENTF-\S, Sept. 2l.-Althou-!,
1he arrival Of Dreyfus at the hoIn,. Of
Paul Nalabrosne. his brother-in- law.
VI" mas neen established as d CLOTH
merchant here for IA quarter ar a con
tury, was soon known, no demonstra
ton occurred.
W nile Dreyfus health does not 1er-
nat OF his receiving visitors, it is hon
Ga the ornate will restore his strength
uurllS me next few months which lie is
expected TO spend here -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
COLONIES TAKE a RRAcr 4

COLONIES TAKE 4 BRACE.
FIRST GAME
Score: r1I
Washington -. 30 $4,000 Ga :;
Louisville ~. Q 0 0 0 J. , Gx-t . =
t:atterles: Evans and kittred &c
Philippi and thinner.
SECOND GAME
Score. 0... n - II
Washington ~. 0o1O1o o 81 5 i
Louisville ,...... / 90 70 0x-S S i
batteries: Fifield and Powers; Fla
hcrty and thinner
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
TO INSPECT TRAINS.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2l.-Thc Ma
rinc Hospital Service has been notified
that owing to the fever situation N
New Orleans, a train inspection scrv-
icc is to he instituted On all roads out
Of that city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
Will Meet Next ia Charleston.
(RY Telc~ranh1

SYRACUSE, N. Y. Sept. 21.-CharIcs-
ton, $. G., was selected by 4 vote q 10
cities as the place Of holding the next
convention Of the Lcagu. of
American Municipalities.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
Calendar for This Day.
Vessels Arrived.

Steamer Chickahominy (Br.). Fur.
neaux. London.
Steamer Vala (Br.>. Gay, Galveston.
Steamer Knight Etrant (Br), Bonn
E;ly
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
Weather Foraca4t.

WASHINGTON. Sept 2l-For,.sst
for Virsinia-Far Friday and Satur-
day; warmer Saturday; fresh westerly
winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
CASES. TWO DEATHS
Record OF the Fever ut Key West Yeatsr
day. Three New c sse> at Nav Drlaann

KEY WEST Sept 21-Twcnty-four
new cases of yellow fever and TWO
deaths is the record for the past TWEEN
ty-four hours
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
Vessels Sailed.

Steamer Vall NR:D, Gay, Liverpool
steamer st. Enoch (Er), owen. Ant
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nREYFUS VISITS 4 RELATIVE.
CARPENTRAS. DEP l2-rlIE,N.I, on
NAUCLlSE, FRANCE. Sept. ol.-For-
iHer Captain Dreyfus arrived here this
morning and Went to the home of NJ
NailebraSue, 4 relative
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22
ON THE DIAMOND.

. I'HIL'-A, 4; CINCINNATI. $.
Score: = IT u,
Philadelphia :. 10000 oo12-4 : 5
CINCINNATI ~. 0 2 0 2 o 0 i O-5 10 1
Batteries: Donahue, Bernard and Nc
Farlanu: Hahn and PETIT
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-22

NEW CASES AT NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 21.-The
Board of Health tonight reports three
new cases Of yellow fever and nc
deaths
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10

entirely lined with cedar, in which furs
and valuable cloths may be kept sale from
moths.
The exterior of the building is in .ae
Italian renaissance style. A wide gallery
surrounds three sides and handsome port
cochere is built on the Jefferson avenue
side. On each Of the Crawford and Jeifsr-
son street sides there Is an arcade, DO n
of which are accessible from tbs second
story
Another very handsome residence Is that
designed by Mr. A. n. Dawson for Mr..
Thomas S. Foster and which is now being
built on the corner OF Main street and
Jefferson avenue. The style of this resi-
dence is original. The exterior Is finished
from the ground through the first story IN
ASHER work. while the second story Is o.
bevel siding The wide self-supporting
porch roof under which there are no COL
umns to ohstruct the view, is a new fea-
ture which is spoken of very highly, All
of the windows, save those to be finish d
In art glass, are to be glazed with plate
glass.
The interior of the house will be finished
In lard woods. in which oaks will pre-
dominate and the floors are of hard WOO J.
highly polished. Attractive features, such
as quaint corners, "cozy hooks. baY VIA.
dows. oriels. ETC., will be plentiful an
the staircase Is to be specially e'acorite
Nothing but new ard up-to-date mater NJ
Ia to be used in the house. The two tan
rooms will be furnished with handsome
fixtures. tile floors and white and gold
wainscoting The stair window in the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10


and gold, The ravlne 3snch VIII be used ny
the owner of the house as his den viii
he finished in woodwork stained In mali
chite green and will be n very pretty
apartment. The mantels viii be OF hog
oak
The l.. j. Tufny residence, which VIZ
designed by Mr. ole j. Lorehn, and which
is being erected on the corner OF Web
ster avenue and Milan street viii also
be very handsome when completed. II Is
n two-story frame, containing tan rooms
and is OF the colonial style OF architecture
The exterior win be finished with weather
boarding and will be partly shingled. Tho
galleries are supported on brick pers
built of Houston made brick. The interior
finish will be OF natural pine and cypre s.
The plumbing and other matters Of d.
tail will he OF The best and the new home
will prove decided ornament TO the city
1t will cost obout $4,000 and Is TO be ready
for occupancy by January |,
Another new residence, which viii be
very handsome, is that of Mr.. Guy NJ
Bryan. Jr. to be erected on the conner 81
Travis street and Hadley avenue, plans
for which are now being prepared by Mr..
Will contain eight rooms
What will probably be the handsom 8.
OF the new residences Will be built by Mr..
]. f. McAshan. on the corner of Man
street ana Iceland avenue. Plans for the
structure have just been completed by
Dickey &, Aller. and while nnmte1 OF
details are yet TO be arranged. tn designs
show that the house will possess a great
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10

Some OF Houston's Handsome New Residences

of erection on the corner OF Jefferson ave-
nue. and Crawford street. This structure.
which Is two-story frame. is built on
foundation made OF concrete throughout
and furnished all around with steel rails.
The front entrance leads directly into the
reception hall, which Is an octasoa in
shape and which occupies the center OF the
building. II is twenty-five feet In da-
meter and extends up through both stories.
being lighted from overhead by a hand
some art glass skylight of the newest
design. 1t Is wainscoted throughout and
has heavily beamed ceiling, which adds
much to the general effect. The semi
circular staircase Is directly opposite
the front entrance. South of the reeep
tion hall is the main parlor. which is /;
very spacious apartment. constructed Il,
the shape of an oval. 1t is treated In the
rocco style, with heavy ornamental cor
nice and relief work ceiling. The room
is tastefully decorated in ivory, white and
gold.
Adjoining this apartment is the back
parlor and also the dining room The
latter, which is unusually spacious, has a