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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
STATE SECRETS REVEALED.
DISCLOSURES OF GONsE AND PICQUART
CREATE A SENSATION AMONG
ANGLO-AMERICANS IN PARIS.
rBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Rennes Aug 19.--The result Of the testimony
given to-day by the three military Witnesses
Major Cugnet General BOisdeffre and General
Gonse-decidedly weskens the case for the
prosecution. Their parrot-like repetittons or
their obstinate convictions that Dreyfus wrote
the bordereau. and their humiliatine failure to
furnish a single proof of their assertions pro-
duced marked effect upon the court.
In reference TO portions Of the evidence OF
General Gonse and Colonel Picquart. relating 10
dinners of foreign military and naval attaches
in Paris. when upon each occasion. acoustic
and telephone tubes arranged that
agents of the French General STAFF could over
hear the entire conversation at the dinner table,
a personal telegram received this evening from
a military attache of a European Power, ac-
credited to France, authorizes me TO say that
the annual dinner Of the foreign attaches al
ways takes place at the Restaurant du Cafe
Voisn. in the Rue Cambon a well known re-
sort OF fashionable Americans and Englishmen
who visit Paris. The disclosures Of General
Gonse and Colonel Picquart created quite
sensation with Anglo Americans who live In
Paris, because such drastic measures Of espion-
age were commonly supposed TO have ended
with the fall of the Third Empire
Maitre Demange for the first time since the
trial began woke up. and showed himself equal
to the occasion His adroit questions completely
dscredted the testimony of Major Cugnet. who
became hopelessy involved in contradictions.
The maj jor swore to the absolute authenticity
of the letter which Colonel Schneider has de-
nounced as a forgery but the only reason that
Cuignet could give for his statement was that
1--WE know in France that kilograms from Ems
are not always authentic" thereby making an
impertinent ausion to Bismarcks famous dis
patch in 1870. Cuignets insulting outburst
against Colonel Schneider and other military at
taches forced from Major Carriere, the Govern
ment Commissioner a prompt and energetic dis
avowal of his too eager witness.
Nothing new was disclosed by the testimony
of Generals Bosdeffre and Gonse. and the hest
tatng uncertainty with which the latter gave
his evidence seemed to make a decided impress
sion on the court did also the pgheaded
persistence in still crediting the alleged avowals
Of Captain Dreyfus after his degradation which
are absolutely dsproved.
The mental status Of the court martial at the
close of to-days sittngs was, seemingly. one OF
uncomfortable perplexity. owing, on the one
hand to the hypnotzing effect of the reiterated
affrmations of the former heads Of the army as
serting Dreyfus's guilt. and, on the other hand,
the lack Of any material proof Of such guilt yet
adduced To discover this would undoubtedly
cause the court unfegned satisfaction.
c. I. b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
MORE GENERALS TESTIFY AGAINST
DREYFUS-DRAMATIC SCENES
IN COTRT

Rennes, Aug. 19.-The stage was occupied to-
day successfully by three enemies Of Dreyfus-
Major Cuignet General De Bolsdeffre and Gem
eral Gonse-who from $50 until IL a. m. mainly
devoted themselves to reiterating what they had
said in evidence against the prisoner who fol-
lowed them with characteristic composure. But
when the moment came for him 10 reply the
prisoner delivered one of those brief utterances
of Indignation which have had such a powerful
effect uron his hearers
The long monologues delivered by the wit
nesses at the beginning were heard with cer-
tain restlessness which settles into general
drowsiness upon the part Of a majority OF the
audience. who are unable 70 catch one out or
ten words spoken in consequence OF the deplora-
BE acoustic properties Of the courtroom. The
reporters are at an equal disadvantage, as only
score OF them. Immediately beneath the stage
can follow the proceedings intelligently.
CUIGNET's INDIsCRETIoNs.
The telegram Of denial as 10 the authenticity
OF a certain letter sent by Colonel Schneider.
the Austrian Military Attache. 10 the Figaro"
which il was generally thought would be dis
cussed yesterday. was introduced to-day by Ma
ior Cuignet VINO was very emphatic in his testi-
mony But he did not show up 10 great advan-
tage in the cross s-examination. He is well knit.
smsrtly uniformed young officer, and started MS
evidence in a loud voice. in obvious imitation or
Colonel Picauart whose fearless manner ana
resonant tones made such an impression yester-
day Major Cuignet evidently deemed II neces-
sary to-day emulate Picquart. EVidently'
however he committed the indscretion OF drag
ging in Colonel schneiders name which caused
sensation in court. The judges began 10 lean
their heads together and look serious. Then
Major Carriere. the Government Commissary.
rose and with a praiseworthy absence OF his
usual transforming gestures, carefully avoiding
mention OF Colonel Schneders name made
few remarks. refusing. in behalf of the Govern
nrent TO accept responsibility for Major Cuis-
NETS indiscretion the fact being that the Gov
ernment has begun 10 get apprehensive OF
trouble II the foreign attaches names continue
70 be handled about the court. as has frequently
occurred since the opening OF the trial other
rarts of Cuignets evidence evoked smiles OF In
credulity and suppressed laughter when he de-
clared his belief in NJ. Berton's wondrous
chart.
When NJ. Demange took the Majors cross-ex-
animation not a very brilliant performances In
itself Major Cuignet Immediately showed un-
easness which was accentuated every time
counsel for the defence asked a pointed ques-
ton. and especially where the isttse 1Sasea4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
THINK CHURCH WAS SET AFlRE.
RECTOR AND VESTRY OF ST. PETERS
OFFER REWARD FOR CAPTURE
OF INCENDIARY.

The vestry Of st. Peters Episcopal Church.
West Chester which was badly damaged by fire
early on Wednesday morning. think that the
fire was the work of incendiary They held
a meeting yesterday. and at the close Of 1T
thev publicly offered reward Of $1,000 for the
capture Of the person who set the church on
fire The Rev Dr. Frank NJ Clendenin, rector
Of the church. said that he would increase the
reward offered for the arrest of the incendiary
to $1,000 The additional $1,000 would come. he
said from his own pocket.
The fire damaged the church to the extent OF
SGOOOO All the rear part Of the building was
burned beyond repair. The cause OF the FIRE is
a great mystery The last person in the build
ing before the fire discovered was Reed
Arrow. the grandson Of the sexton. When he
closed the church at > o'clock on Tuesday night
he saw that everything was safe. AS the
church is lighted by electricity supplied from the
street II was thought by some persons that
defective insulation might have started the
hlaZe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
CUBAN CIVIL AUTHORITIES BLUNDER.

AMERICAN CLERK AND HIS WIFE ARRESTED UN-
JUSTLY AND HELD INCoMMUNICADO.
Havana, Aug. l9.-Mr. Harris, clerk at the
headquarters of the Governor General was ar
rested under process issued by the civil authorities
on charge OF being connected with attempted
forgeres involving the signature Of General Adna
r Charee, General Brooke's Chief of STAFF, TO
the amount of $4,000 His wife also was accused
of being connected with the attempt. They were
kept twelve hours incommuncado, despite the
peremptory orders Of the military administration
that this practice should be discontinued They
were then released with an apology, and the as
surance that there was no case against them. ne
clerks as well the military authorities consider
that the civil authority far exceeded us rleht IN
the matter which purely one for the consld-
GRAFTON Of the military authorities In any event
MIR and Mrs Harris should have been taken be-
fore General Chaffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
WALKER SAILS FOR HIS POST.
BRITISH COMMANDER IN SOUTH AFRICA

CHEERED AS HE LEFT LONDON
London. Aug 19-Lieutenant- General Sir
Frederick Walker. who relieves General Sir
William Francis Butler commander OF the
British troops in South Africa, sailed for his
post to-day. He got enthusiastic farewell
from the crowds surrounding the train on which
he was a passenger at the Waterloo Station.
1t was stated by an army officer who is ac
companying General Walker that in the event
of hostilities in the Transvaal Lieutenant-Gen-
erel Sir Redvers Butler will take command of
the fighting force, General Walker remaining al
Cape Town The officer referred to added that
General Buffers retirement from the command
Of the British South African forces was entirely
voluntary.
General Walker had frequent conferences with
the officials of the War Office before leaving
London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
AMERICAN GOODS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
GRATIFYING CONDITION OF TRADE WITH THE
COLONIES.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 19.-The critical condition OF
affairs in South Africa gives special interest TO a
report from Consul General Howe. at Cape Town.
to the State Department, giving details or TRIP
he has made to Pretoria and johannesburg, IN
the Transvaal: to the Kimberley diamond mines
and through the Orange Free State. His report
is most gratifying in showing that American
goods are in use on every hand, the railroads.
mines farms and homes being equipped with
American products. He says also that American
citizens hold many of the leading places. Inc
Consul says a merchant at Durham said TO him.
II recently ordered five tons of hoop iron OF
an English manufacturer. After the order had
gone forward Of your American salesheh
came along and made me price $40 ton less'
and / gave him an order for five tons and then
tried to have the English order cancelled out
the English house refused, and In It's reply
stated that no one could make and guarantee
first class article at the price named, and test
would prove It, When the iron arrived tested
both. and the American was several per cent the
best" ,.-,.,
He then adds II could Ali several sheets with
lust such agreeable statements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
N PANIZZARDTS POSSESSION.
ORIGINAL NOTES NAMED IN BoRDEREAt
DECLARED TO BE IN EsTERHAzYs
HANDWRITING

Vienna Aug. 1p-The "Allgemeine Zeitung'
says:
Colonel Panizzardi former military attache
NJ the Italian Embassy at Paris. has in his pos
session the identical notes on Madagascar which
are snecided in the bordereau in the Dreyfus
affair. It is in EsterhaZys handwriting. and
the paper is similar to that OF the bordereau.
1T was sent to Colonel Schwartzkoppen, At
tache of the German Embassy who had II
copied. The copy was sent TO Berlin and the
original to Panizzardi that he might have 1t
copied This he did. but he forgot to return the
original TO his brother attache.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
FIRE SWEEPS NEBRASKA TOWA

ENTIRE EASTERN END OF SIDNEY BEING
DESTROYED.
Sidney, Neb., Aug ia fire which started
iust before noon to-day in the livery stable OF
Charles Moore IS sweeping the entire eastern
part of the town A high wind is blowing ana
there is no hope Of stopping the fire as long
as there are any buildings in its path.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
LORD PAUNCEFOTE AT OSBORNE.

THE NEW PEER KISSES THE HANDS OF THE
QUEEN.
London. Aug. 19-Lord Pauncefote. British Am
bassador TO the United States. had an audience OF
tho Queen at Osborne this afternoon and kissed
hands upon his elevation to the Peerage.
Later His Lordshp dned with Her Majesty, re-
turning 10 London this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
TALK OF ARREsTING MERCER.

London. Aug. 20.-The Paris correspondent OF
"The Sunday Special says:
The Government understand, has decided
TO arrest General Mercier. 1t Is rumored that
orders will be given to withdraw the case
against Dreyfus. 1t having been proved tha' 'he
documents relied upon to establish his guilt are
forgeries.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
A MILD SENTENCE FOR DREYFUS.
COURT TO FIND HIN GUILTY OF DISCIPLINARY LNDLSCRE
TONS" AND SHELVE HIM.

lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Aug. 10Accordng communicated to
Deyus already decided He will oe
indeions he will be sentenced FIVE
imprisonment
will be that he
will be and take his the orme with
emouments and the will be closed to him.
CT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
AN ULTIMATUM TO KRUGER.
SAID TO HAVE BEEN DISPATCHED BY
SECRETARY CHAMBERLAIN.

London. Aug. 20-"The People" this morning
asserts that It learns from a high official that
the Secretary Of State for the Colonies. Joseph
Chamberlain. has dispatched through the British
High Commissioner in South Africa, Sir Alfred
Miner ultimatum President Krtger Of
the South African Republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
LABORI ATTENDING TO BUSINESS.

Rennes, Aug. 19-This afternoon Maitre
Labor was able TO take walk In the garden
and to attend to important business. but he re-
ceived only Colonel Picquart. His general con-
dition continues satisfactory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
crNrryARy OF WAsHNGTONS FUNERAL.

prenarations are being made by the various State
Societies of the Sons Of the Revolution 10 observe
IN an appropriate manner the one hunared'h ann
yersary of the funeral ofrGeorge Washington. The
snniversary comes on December H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
LONG BRANCH TRAINS BLOCKED.
vvrN EXCURSION TRAINS DELAYED BY coll

I1sION on THE JERSEY CENTRAL
Elizabeth. " j.. Aug. 1s tSpeciaD.-A rear end
collision occurred tonight on the Long Branch
d,,s,or of the Central Railroad Of New Jersey. at
r,Iizabethport Two oil tank cars were Knocked
off the track between Eliza beth-ave. and Marshall
g, All travel on the Long Branch road was
blocked for three hours. Nobody was hurt seven
oDYcIrsIon trains among them one from Hope
1.haneI plaindeld were stalled. II was said NJ
midnight that the wreck would not he cleared
away before 2 a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
WILL. NEED A MANDAMUs

"soon 7 suppose." he said, The Sun VIII
apply for an injunction When they get II we Il
give II a bigger circulation than The sun ever
had Well distribute it in big type until II looks
like one Of the yellow journals The sun talks
so much about II this fight keeps on Inc Suh
won't need an injunction. 1t Will need man
darnus to compel people TO read IT,
John ~ Parsons General Master workman Oh
the Knights OF Labor. followed. He referred 10
the attitude of The sun during tne rece"'
strike Of the motormen and said worKlhgmen
could now offer to the newspaper the same SYM
pathy IL then offered TO them Mr.. Parsons sus-
eested that a committee wait upon Mayor van
Wvck. and watching time when no director
NJ the Ramapo Water Works is about ask him
~ he thinks the columns of The Sun a proper
place to spend $4,000 year Of the citys
money"
Samuel Prince president Of the Central Fed
Grated Union, was the next speaker. Speecnes
mean nothing" he said Action Is what Is
needed All OF you in favor of boycotthg Inc
New-York Sun say Aye" There was great
cry Of Aye and complete silence "hen tue
negatives were called for.
Mr. Prince said 1t might be termed con-
spracy but he would take the chance OF peing
nut in jan and declared his intention OF BOY
cotting The Sun" .,,.o,-
IF / see copy Of that paper AT my outcn. ~
er's" he said II shall say to hln' 1ou lahe
this paper? Then get II to support your traue'
I WON'T II Won are in earnest. follow the ex-
ample Of your brothers In Clevelanu Inei. i.
opponents are running their cars but they cam can
find passengers Let the sun psars pians Us
You see that Il does not find readers -
Roars OF applause greeted MT Prince nhal
words and when order was restored the meeting
was declared closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

ing his own way. II is doubtful whether there
Will be enough Of the way Of thinking to
make II worth while to hold a convention at all
next year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
AMMUNITION FOR THE BOERs.

Lourenco Marques Aug. 19-The German
steamer Koeng from Hamburg July D. has
arrived here with two thousand cases of car
trdgeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

As announced in a dispatch from Lourenco
Marques last night. the Government of the South
African Republic is making strenuous efforts 10
persuade the local Portuguese authorities to per-
nit the passing of ammunition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
WAY ABOVE THE SUMMER HEAT

Mount Pocono, 1900 feet Water Gap, 800 feet
Lake Hupatcong l0o7 feet. Fine aotels. Many
trains I.ackawanna Railr Dad, i2s BroadWay'-AaVt'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-25

The Beers appear to be getting the
worst of it in the war with England,
and in recent engagement General
Kock, the second in command in the
Boer army, was fatally shot. Unless
this contest leads to complications
with, and aid for them from.
other nations, the Transvaal forces
must necessarily suffer extern
sively at the hands of the trained
armies which England can put into
the field. There will be slaughter on
both sides-useless slaughter, which
might have been avoided. There
seems to have been nothing at stake
between these two nations that
could not have been settled by arbi-
tration. Kruger might wisely have
modified the oppressive measures
which have been for so long time in
operation as against the English res
idents of that country, and England
might as wisely have shown willing
ness to make reasonable concessions
and avert the outbreak ofhostilities.
Now that arms have been resorted to
it snot easy to predict what the end
will be.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-25

Elsewhere in this issue of the GALE
DOMAIN will be found two interesting
articles on the free library question.
The members of the Library Com
mission, and many other true de-
voices of our states best interests,
are making strong effort to extend
the public library system until its
benefceut influences shall be felt
throughout the entire common
wealt. This movement is of the
right sort, because it is educational
and uplifting, and those who are en-.
Enthusiastically endeavoring to arouse
a deeper interest in it are doing the
state valuable service. By all
means, let the lawmakers take hold
and make it possible for the free
library to travel rapidly and easily
into every corner of Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-25
CENTRAL VERMONT RY.

IN EFFECT JUNE 20, 1899.
Trains leave Cambridge Junction daily
except Sundays, as foIiows:-
1925 a.m.-Express for Essex let. and Bur
hngton, connecting at Essex let. with ex-
press tor Concord, Nashua Worcester,
Boston, Springfield and New York Wag-
ner Parlor Car, Essex Jet to Boston via
Lowell, also connects with Green Noun
tam Flyer for Rutland Albany and New
YORK wagner Parlor Cars Essex Jet.
to Boston and Troy. Also connects at
Essex Jet. with local for st. Adams, Rich
ford and Rouses Point Mixed train
leaves Jefei sonvillc at $40 a. m, arriv-
ing at Burlington at 500 a. M
O'3O ps m.-Express for Essex let and Bur-
hngton, connecting at Essex Jet. with
night express for Rutland, Albany and
New York, Bellows Falls, Worcester,
providence and Boston. Wagner Sleep
ers Essex Jet. to Boston and New York
without change. Also connects at Essex
let. with midnight express for White
River Jet, Nashua, Worcester, Provi-
dence, Boston, Springfield, New York,
New London and all New England points.
wagner Sleepers to Boston and Spring
field without change.
trains arrive at Cambridge Jct.:-
hO'O0 n. m.-Passenger from Rouses Point,
st Adams and Burlington.
4;4o p. m. Mixed from st. Adams, Bur-
hngton and White River let.
300 p. m.-Express from Boston. Spring
held, Albany and all New England points,
also from Rouses Point and St Albans.
3. IL. FITZHUGH, Vice Pres. and Genl Mgr.
. "'SoM MINGS, General Passenger Agent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-25
Buffet Library Smoking Cars.
FOR SALE
1 Six Octave Estey Organ for sale low.
ORA BISHOP, Auctioneer,
Mclndoes Falls, VT.
Bankruptcy Notice.
PETITION FOR DISCHA

In the matter of
Henry A. Levin In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Hoyt H Wheeler. Judge of the
District Court Of the United States for
the District of Vermont.
Henry A. Levin of st. Johnsbury in the
County of Caledonia and State of Verne
in said District, respectfully represents.
That on the 2nd day of February last
past, he was duly adjudged bankrupt under
the acts OF Congress relating to bankruptcy
that he has duly surrendered all his property,
and rights of property, and has fully com
pied with all the requirements of said Acts
and of the orders of the Court touching
his bankruptcy:
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed
by the court o have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
Bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 18th dav of October A. d 1899.
HENRY LEVIN, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
United States District Court for the District
of Vermont.
Henry A. Levin Bankrupt, Discharge.
Notice is hereby given that Henry A.
levin, Bankrupt, has filed his petition.
dated October 18th, 1899, praying for a dis
that all creditors and other persons ohiecting
to such discharge may appear before me at
my office in st. Johusbury aforesaid on the
10th day OF November at o O'Clock a m and
then and there present their objections, II
any, to such discharge, with their proofs
thereon.
DAVID E. PORTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
October 10, 1899.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-25
Women In Uncle Sans Service.

"Women are eligible for appointment
to many branches of the government SER
vice upon precisely the same conditions
as men," writes Barton Cheyney, OF
Positions Under Uncle Sam, in the
October Ladies Home Journal. The
question OF sex does not enter into the
matter when there are vacant positions
which are open to women. At the pre-
sent time there are one.sixth as many
women as men in the service. The pre-
JUDGE that formerly existed against the
appointment of women is disappearing,
and in 1898, OF four hundred and eigh-
teen persons appointed to positions in
the departments at Washington, one
hundred and ninety were females.
In addition to clerical capacities, women
are appointed assistant microscopes,
nurses, translators, teachers, matrons,
telegraph operators stenographers and
typewriters, as well as to places requir-
ing skilled and unskilled workers. AS
assistant microscopists they have the
first chance of selection, there being al
ways demand for capable women in
this line"