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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-09-23
Warming.

The public is warned against buying
fire wood, posts or timber from tenants
on Rosedowp, Texas and Hszlewood
plantations. Jas. 2. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-09-23
KARNING.

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts or timber OF any
kind from tenants on Ogden and Oak
10y plantation.
EAs. L L MAzFHRws.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-09-23
LATE NEWS SUMMARY.
A COMPENDIUM OF THE WORLDS HIS
TORY FOR ONE WEEK.

Syrian at Cincinnati Says Plot is on Foot
to Assassinate the Sultan.-Dewey Ova-
ton in Washington Will be Great Az
fair--Dreyfus Affair, etc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-09-23

ton in Washington Will be Great Az
fair--Dreyfus Affair, etc.
Dreyfus will shortly withdraw his
petition for appeal and accept a par
don
Denunciation Of the verdict Of the
Dreyfus court-msrtial continues in
Germany
Young Englishmen are fast enlist
ing in England in anticipation Of
war in South Africa.
Col. W J Bryan spoke at the
Civil Federation meeting in Chicago
in denunciation of trusts
The Transyaal will not accede to
Great Britain's terms, but proposes a
seven year franchise instead
Admiral Schley has been ordered to
hold himself in readiness to command
the South Atlantic Squadron.
Millers Of several southern states
have formed combine for the purpose
of regulating the output Of -four.
The Salt Trust has forced indepen-
dent concerns in Kansas to the wall
and has advanced the price of salt
Foreign Admirals pay tributes to
Admiral Dewey, all showing sincere
appreciation Of his feats at Manila
A violent hurricane swept the coast
Of New Foundland Friday, destroying a
number of lives and much property
The Northumberland Fusileers have
sailed for South Africa. 'Off for Pre-
toria" was the cry as they departed.
Nineteen bridge builders were drown
ed by the collapse Of an iron bridge
building over the River Naun, Austria.
John e Searles declares he is willing
to enter into the local warehouse
scheme with southern farmers when.
ever they are ready
The proposition to boycott the Paris
exposition on account of the decision In
the Dreyfus case is losing ground IN
England.
Paul Stems, Russian electrician
claims to have discovered a means ~
which he makes the blind to see and
the deaf to hear.
Cipriano Castro. the leader OF thu
Venezuela insurgents, has won another
battle and has captured Velencia ant
Puerto Cabello. q. +.
The South African war cloud grow
blacker The Transvaal's reply to Eng
land is interpreted everywhere aa th
forerunner of war
The London Mail has dispatcl
from Nice, saying Americans and Bril-
ishers are Systematically insulted II
the streets Of that city.
Express Robber Summers, known a
one Of the slayers Of Bunch, who e'
capped from the Mississippi penitentl
ary, has voluntarily surrendered
P K Jones has returned from th
Klondike with a large disgust. ID
says there is little gold there and I'D
yises prospectors to remain away.
A prelate Of the Catholic church ha
filed with the president a prote
against the wanton destruction {
church property in the Philippines
The Schurmsn commission ofrere
Aguinaldo every possible inducemeI
+. short of independence, but the Filiplr
: declined, insisting on immediate settl'
: ment
3 American and Mexican soldiers a
: confronting each other on the Arizon
Z frontier, and trouble is feared, as Il
!: result of the killing of Mexican soldie
: by cowboys.
!: The belief is gaining ground in &c
. MANY that the Rennes courtmartial W
!: in possession Of proof showing tn
;: Dreyfus communicated documents
the Russians.
A Syrian in Jail at Cincinnati sa
he knows Of a plot TO kill the Sultan
Turkey with high explosives. T
chief assassin is now in America stud
ing explosives
,,l- n
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-09-23
PRESENTS
~>FOB THE<
HOLIDAYS.

We have presents for Mother, Faith
or, Daughter, Son, Sister, Brother,
Sweetheart, Lover, Uncle. Aunt, OF
Cousin. We have presents -
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-09-23

Dreyfua will shortly withdraw his
petition for appeal and accept a par
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
NAMES COMMITTEE cHAIRMEN
Speaker Henderson Announces His
SeIection-Fnli List Given
Below.

| Washington, Dec. ~ ne cnairnen
of the various committees as announced
by Speaker Henderson Monday are as
| follows:
Elections No. Robert W. Tayler, Ohio.
Elections No. 2-Walter l.. Weaver Ohio.
ELECTORS No civilian S. Mesick, Mich
igan.
Ways anu Means-sereno e. Payne, New
York.
propriations-Joseph G. Cannon. Illi-
nois
Judlciary--George w Ray, New York.
Banking and Currency-Marrott Bros
ius, Pennsylvania.
Coinage. Weights and Measures-James
II. SouthGrd Ohio.
Interstate and Foreign Commemorative
liam Il. Hepburn, Iowa.
Rivers ana Harbors-Theodore L. Bur-
ton. Ohio
Merchant Marine and Fisherles-C. IL.
GrcSvenor Ohio.
Acriculture-J. W. wadsworth, New
York.
Foreign Afairs-R r. Hit. Illinois.
Military Affairs-J. A. T. Hull. Iowa.
Naval Affairs-C, A. Boutelle. Maine.
Post Offices and Post Roads-E. +. Loud,
California.
Public Lands-J. F. Lacey. Iowa.
Indian Affairs-J. S. Sherman, New
York.
Territories-w S. Knox. Massachusetts,
Insular Affairs-H. A. Cooper, Wiscon-
sin.
Railways and Canals-Charies A. Chick
erng. New York.
Manufactures-G. w. Faris, Indiana.
Mines and MiningzR o. Cramp. Mich
igan. >.'
Public buildings and Grounds d. H..
Mercer. Nebraska.
Public Railroads.&c.. II. Powers, Ver-
mont.
Levees and Improvements of Mississippi
River-R. Bar,holdt. Missouri
Education-G. A, Grow Pennsylvania. t
Labor. ]. Gardner, New Jersey.
Mi!tia-B l.. Marsh. Illinois.
Patents-W. S. Herr, Ohio.
Invalid Pensions-C, A. Sul,owa, New
Hampshire.
Pensions-H. c. Loudensager New Jer.
sey.
Claims-J. V. Graf, Illinois.
War Clai,as-T. III. Mahon, Pennsylvania.
Private Land Claims-G w. Smith, Hi
nois.
District of Columbia j. W. Bsbcock.
Wisconsin.
Revision Of the Laws-J. Warner, Ill.
nois.
Reform in the Civil Service-F. II. Gillett.
Massachusetts,.
Election OF President, Vcle President and
Representatives in Congress-. Il. Corliss,
Michigan.
Irrigation of Arid Lands-T. II. Tongue,
Oregon.
immigration and Naturalizat!on-W. b.
Shattuc. Ohio.
Ventilation and Acoustics-G. W. Prince,
Illinois.
Expenditures in the State Department
w A. Smith, Michigan
Expenditures in the Treasury Depart
ment-R. c. Cousins. Iowa.
Expenditures in the War Department.
w w circuit Vermont.
Expenditures in the Navy Department
]. +. Stewart. New Jersey.
Expenditures In the Post Office Depart
ment-I. u. Wanger. Pennsylvania.
Expenditures in the Interior Department
&C. c. Curtis Kansas.
Expenditures in the Department of JUS
tice-J. u. Dolliver. Iowa.
Expenditures In the Department OF Agri-
culture-C. w. Gillet, New York. e..
Expenditures on Public Buildings-R ].
Gamble. South Dakota.
Accounts-M Bull. Rhode Island.
Select Committee on Census-A. ]. Hop
kns. Illinois.
Library-A. c. Harmer, Pennsylvania.
Printing!. Z. Heathwole. Minnesota.
Enrolled Bilis-W b. Baker. MARYLAND,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
PLACED ON WARSHIP.
Bodies OF the Maine Dead to he
brought Back to the United states
by the Texas.

Havana. Dec. 22.-The removal Of the
dead of the Maine was not accompanied
by any ceremonies over the bodies, as
newly cofiined they were placed in the
mortuary chapel of the cemetery until
all was completed. At ten o'clock at
carrying Isl collins to the Machina
wharf, passing through unfrequented
streets. The bodies reached the wharf
at 1880 under strong guard from the
battleship Texas, were placed aboard
two steam lighters before daylight,
and were taken to the warship OF six
a. IN.
She left here at 10 n. m. All the re-
mains were thoroughly disinfected.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
DIFFERENCES SETTLED.
Action Taken Which Insures an
Early Opening of the Drain
agc Canal.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-By vote of 6
to 3 the engineering committee of
the Chicago drainage board approved
the contract with the 1llinois-Michigan
canal commission, which settles exist
ing disputes, and, ii is believed, insures
the opening of the new drainage chan
mel at an early date. The sanitary board
will pump $4,000 cubic feet of water
minute for four months to give lessees
Of water power along the old canal time
to arrange for installation of steam
plants. After that the drainage district
agrees TO maintain depth of six feet
of water in the old canal for the pur-
pose of navigation.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Democrat Wins.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 19.-At the spe-
tial election in the Seventh Kentucky
congressional district Monday 10 elect
successor TO the late Congressman
Evan +. Settle, June w. Gayle (dem.),
of Owen county, was elected over en-
Congressman w. c. Owens, who ran as
the fusion candidate of the anti-Goebel
democrats and republicans. About two
thirds Of the vote was polled. At Gayle's
headquarters his majority in the dis
trict is placed at 3,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
KILLED in BATTLE.
Death of Maj Gea. Henry w. Law
ton in the Philippines.
Picked on by Filipino shnrpshootex
While on the Firing Line before
San Mnteo-wnrm Tribute
of the President.

Manila, Dec. 20.-Maj. Gen. Henry
w. Lawton has been shot ard killed
at San Mateo. lie was standing in
front of his troops, was shot in the
breast and died Immediately. Gen.
Lawton started from Manila Monday
night with cavalry, under Capt. Lock-
EFT, and battalions Of the Twenty
ninth and Twenty-sevcnth infantry,
under Lieut.. Col. Sargent, for the pur-,
pose of capturing San Mateo, where
Geronomo was said to have 300 insur<
gents.
After three hours shooting the Fill
pinos were dispersed into the noun
,tains. Col. Lockett took command
when Gen. Lawton fell.
Officially Confirmed.
Washington, Dec. 20.--The war de-
partment has received the following
official confirmation of the killing OF
Gen. Lawton near San Mateo, Luzon:
"Manila-Gen. Lawton. engaged In driv-
Ing insurgents from San Mateo section OF
country northeast OF Manila, killed Instant
ly at $3.50 yesterday morning. great loss
(SignedJ OTIS"
Gen. Lawton's death was n great
shock to the officers of the war de-
partment, to nearly all of whom he
was known personally. Hitherto his
luck in battle had been marvellous.
He had been in hundreds of Skin
mishes and midnight attacks. lie was
regarded as man of action and of
splendid courage, but was not con-
sidered reckless. He never exposed
his men without due consideration of
the risks and the stake. His men
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Train Held Tn.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 20.-The pas
sengers on the Missouri Pacific's Omaha
and Nebraska City passenger train,
which left here at 0:15 Tuesday, were
robbed by two masked men who board
ed the train in Kansas City, Kan. They
levied their forced contribution after
the train started, holding up the pas
sencers in the Pullman sleepers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
CaII. National Convention.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The American
Political league has issued call for
national convention for the nomination
of candidates for president and vice
president of the United States, to be
held in Boston, July 4, 1900. The
councils of each state are directed to
appoint two delegates at large.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Won $4,000. 900 Detwcen The m.

New York, Dec. 2O.--While Wall
street spectators bewailed the losses
by the shrinkage in the value of the
stocks they held, every one of them
agreed that the two biggest winners
were James II. Heenc, $2,5OO,000, and
Mrs. James Il. Keene, $a500,C00.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Convicted and sentenced

New York, Dec. :2.-Samuel Gold
berger, the saloon keeper and Tam
many election district captain of the
First election district Of the Eighth as
sembly district, who was convicted of
colonizing in the recent election, was
sentenced to two years imprisonment
In Sing Sing.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30

knew this and would unhesitatingly
follow his lead under what seemed to
be the most desperate conditions.
The Indians came to know him as
the most active, vigilant, wary and
determined of foes, and his pursuit
and capture of Geronimo, the famous
Apache chieftain, has gone down to
history as one of the most remark
able campaigns ever undertaken with
the small force in hand. Gen. Miles
picked out Lawton to lead the chase
after the Indian chief, and for three
months, day and night. without n
pause, through an sorts of yicissitudes
of weather and personal suffering,
Lawton hung on the trail like blood
hound. until the game was run to
earth, and for the first time in a quar-
ter of century southeastern Ari'
IONA was pacified. Secretary Root
and the president each expressed his
profound grief at the confirmation OF
the report of the generals death.
Died on Eve of Promotion.
It was learned at the war depart
ment that instructions had been re.
ceived Monday night from the presi-
dent to prepare Gen. Lawton's COM
mission as brigGdier general in the
regular army to fill one of the exist
ing vacancies, and the adiutant gen
erals clerks were at work on the
commission when the information of
Gen. Lawton's death was conveyed to
the department. Gen. Lawton was a
native of Indiana and won his com
mission in the army by signal gal
lantry during the war between the
states.
BODY brought to Manila.
Manila. Dec. 21.-Mai. Gen. Law
toms body was brought from San
Mateo to Manila Wednesday after
noon. his staff and a squadron Of cav
airy acting as escort. 1t was found
necessary to bridge the river. The
funeral will take place from his late
residence here. mansion formerly
occupied by Spanish general.
The Presidents Tribute.
Washington, Dec. 21.-The president
sent the following cablegram to Gen.
Otis:
executive Mansion, Dec. 20, S99-Ma J.
expressibie sorrow OF the death OF Mai.
Gen. Lawton. and ask to share with the
officers and men Of the Eighth corps IN
ficers OF the army has fallen. At the time
the sad news came to us his nomination as
brigadier general OF the regular army was
already made for transmission to the sen.
ate. but no rank can enhance his fame. He
rose from the ranks Of the Ninth Indiana
volunteer infantry, filling every grade II
the service to that of major general OF vol
unteers and in three wars was conspicu-
Gus for bravery and devotion TO duty The
country mourns for the deatn OF TINS IN.
heartfelt sympathy IN her oyershado Wins
afiiction. WILLIAM NJ hiNbhi'
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Live stock Convention.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 19.-The first
national live stock convention Of the
twentieth century, the third annual
meeting OF the National Live Stock as
sociation, which Is to convene in this
city January 16. gives every indication
If being one OF the most important gath
erings Of live stock men and those In
terested In the various branches Of In
dustry ever held in the United States.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Quit work for the winter.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 2O.--A spe-
cial from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, says:
Work on the big S2,000,OOO water power
canal has been suspended for the win
ter. 1t is about third done and the
hope of the contractors is to finish it In
1000
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Destroyed By Fire.

Marshalltown, Ia, Dec. 2l.-The Bos-
ton store, dry goods and notions. owned
by II. c. Peterson & Co., was totally de-
stroyed by fire. Loss, $4,000; insur-
ance, $4,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Joins The q. A. IL

Palmyra, n. y, Dec. t9,-Admiral
Sampson was mustered into James a.
Garfield post, 1913, G. a. r., Monday
night.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Fnmous Pianist De.J

New York, Dec. 22.-The death is an
nounced, at st. Petersburg, December
s, of the Chevalier Anton de Kontski,
the famous pianist, aged SO years. lie
was the author of the celebratk swork;
"rhe Awakening of the Lion.A ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
l.nYc Himself UP

Sioux City. Ia. Dec. l9.-Defaulting
Cashier Kendrick, Of the Citizens
bank, OF Sioux Center, Ia. has re-
turned ani surrendered to the officers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-12-30
Expresses Regret.

Washington, Dee. %. - a general or
der, announcing to the army the death
of Gen. Lawton, has been issued from
the war department. 1t expresses deep
regret at the death of the brave COM
mandcr.
The Irish standard., 1899-10-21
LEGAL DIRECTORY.
PARTIAL LIST OF RELIABLE Av-r6 I
NEYS OF MINNEAPOLIS, WITH
LOCATION OF OFrICES

PARTIAL LIST OF RELIABLE Av'ro I
NEYS OF MINNEAPOLIS. WITH
LOCATION OF OFFICES.
Abcll. Ace F., 3O1-2 Bank of Com nIds.
Ankeny. 4. r., 662 Globe RIdg.
Rleecker Geo. NJ. 331 Boston Biz
Brice A. L., Guaranty Loan
Ryrncs IT. e.. 800 Knaota Bldg.
Davenport & Than, Phoenix bldg
Dnrclii.s. A. r.. 925 N. Y. Life Bld,.
Donnhnc w. H., % Wash Ave. S.
Fortin. Geo T.. 4O2 Globe Rldg.
Gallagher, Chris A., b27 Guaranty A.,.n.
Gjeriscn 4 Rand. 7i1-7i3 N. Y. liz. r,ds.
Hrrtig. Wendell. N. Y. Life bldg.
Noyes. A. r., 40s Globe Bldg.
Hobbs. r. f.; Pig Temple, Court.
Lane & Nnntz, Oneida Blk
!.onry. W: c.. Temple Court:
Mnhoncy. Sterhrn 90, s y2o Guar: L."nn R,ds
Nickcll j.. II, 635 Lumber Exchange
O'Rrcn, J. r.: 900 Oneida Blk.
rllgram, W. F.; H.. ,b15 Temple Conrt-
Rea & H"aly;, Temple Court
Steele. John H.. 10 Phoenix Bldg.
Young H. W., 400 Globe Rldg.
Van Fossen & Frost, $40 Guaranty Loan.
WEIGH e. Hnbachek. Blk Of Com. Bldg.
The Irish standard., 1899-10-21
When Travelling.

Look out for your comfort and con-
veniencc. Two fast trains. equipped
with Pullman sleeping, dining and cafe
cars, leave Minneapolis and St Paul
daily via Wisconsin Central lines for
Milwaukee. Chicago. and Eastern and
Southern points Ask your nearest tick
ct agent for further information. Jas. c.
Pond, Genl Pass. Agt, Milwaukee,
Wis. v. C. Russell. C. P. 4 T. A., ago
Nicollet avenue. Minneapolis.
The Irish standard., 1899-10-21
ANTRIM.

On Sept. Fl, the Lord Mayor OF Bel
fast, Mr.. Otto Jaffc. was made the re-
cipient. i'll the exposition hail. OF an adj
dress from the Hebrew community in
the city. The lord mayor is also presi-
dent OF the Jewish body in Belfast, and
it was in his dual capacity that the COM
pliment was paid him by his co-rclig-
ionists.
CARLOW.
The New South Wales exchanges an
nounce the marriage of DR.. James
Kearney, formerly of Ballymoon, Bag
The Irish standard., 1899-10-21
Business Notices.

John ]. McHale and Ace P Abell,
lawyers. 3o1-3o2 Bank Of Commerce
Building.
John M. Gleason. undertaken. q Sew
enth street south. Telephone, store
1871; residence, 49,. So.
The Irish standard., 1899-10-21

J. F. Mccarthy, we'll contractor. E.
Inmates furnished on application. sos
Central avenue.
MCGOWAN & Mahouey. FIRE insuran E
real estate, loans. 12s Central avepu-
The Irish standard., 1899-10-21

Call Up Meagher & Co.
II you want good dry pine wood. En-
cry load warranted. TEL 1851.
The Irish standard., 1899-10-21


OF 81 years. was unexpected. A short
time ago he proceeded to Dublin, but
notwithstanding all that medical skill
and the unrcmitting attention OF his
relatives could do, he succumbcd on the
date mentioned. Mr.. Murphy was al
ways consistent Nationalist, and his
purse and influence were ever at the dis
posal OF the National cause.
The Rev. Denis Brosnan, C. c., has
been transferred from Cahcrciveen to
Castle Island
KINGS COUNTY.
At fully ATTENDED meeting OF the
Birr poor law guardians, on Sept IS.
the resolution adopted by the Limerick
corporation expressive OF sympathy
with the Beers, was received from the
town clerk, Mr. William NJ. Nolan, who
added an apprcciatory and commenda-
tory note by the mayor OF Limerick,
Mr.. John DAILY. In the course OF the
discussion that followed the opinion was
expressed that the resolution did not
go far enough, inasmuch as it failed to
make any provision for having the
views OF those who Endorsed it, con-
veyed to the president OF the Transvaal
republic. The resolution was adopted,
with one from the Birr board, and a
copy was ordered to be forwarded to
the president OF the Boer republic.
KILKENNY.
The annual show OF the Kilkenny
Agricultural Society was opened on
The Irish standard., 1899-10-21

All these and all that patriots dared
since Historys dawn arose
Rush TO the mind as you face to-day
your country's mighty foes
So the God OF Battles guard you 'gainst
the force OF Fraud and Wrong,
May His blessing nerve the valiant few,
His wrath be with the Strong!
And would it were OH an Irish hill, by
Lees or Liffey's shore
Transvaal Mcbride and his gallant men,
and fifty thousand more.
Were massed to-day with that good
Green Flag now waving DER
Aries plains
BY Heaven! we'd sooE ship 10 Lon
don's Tower old Ireand's rusty
cl1ains
The Irish People.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
Public Opinion OF Plain People

Farm and Home, an agricultural journal
published at Springfield, Mass, recently
prCpounded to its readers a series of ques-
lions, bearing on our new national prob
lens. 1t now publishes a summary of the
replies which have been received-nearly
q, 600 in all, Of which about 10 per cent.
came from New England, about % per
cent from the Middle States, nearly 40
per cent. from the Central West, and the
rest almost equally from the South and
the Pacific Coast one question was,
SHOULD the FiliplHos be held in subsection
TO the United States, or should they be
allowed to form an Independent govern
ment"" The answers from each of the
five sections Of the country were largely
in favor of Independence, the totals foot
ing up 1920 fer Independence to S4i6 foe
subiection The majority was still greater
for Cuban independence-13,l F9, as against
1852 for annexation, a large proportion,
however, favor the annexation of Porto
Rico to the United States. Upon the ques-
ton, In general should the United States
adhere to or depart from its former policy
of non-interference with nations beyond
either ocean," There were 1921 replies
in favor of non-intetference as against
3SS7 in favor of a new departure. The
readers Of Farm ana Home being prn-
cipally farmers, the canvass furnishes a
romoW hat significant Indication Of the set
of the current of opinions among tile
Plain people"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-17
The Crisis in Francs.

II the events which are now stirring all
France had occurred half a century ago
or even as late as 1871, the student of af-
fairs would have concluded that the ma
ton was surely and rapidly drifting tow
ard anarchy. But the French republic
has shown stability and enduring strength
during so many similar crises that the
world looks for a speedy issue out Of that
countrys present troubles and the sur
vival of it's republican form of govern
ment
The present crisis will, OF course, be in
tensifed by the shooting of NJ. Labor, one
of Dreyfus's counsel 1t is taken for grant
ed that the deed was perpetrated by the
anti-Dreyfus party. or at least at it's be-
hest, and 1t will be strange indeed, if this
act, coming at this critical period in the
new trial of the condemned man. does not
cause pronounced reaction in his favor
or at least further prejudice the case of
Gen. MERCER and what most people are
inclined to regard as his fellow -conspira-
tors. If these people brought about tn.
attack upon NJ. Labor. it was a distinct
confession of weakness on their part, and
it will be SO regarded by the world at
large
But the Dreyfus case is merely one fac
tor in situation complicated in the ex-
IRENE, as indicated by the arrest of De-
roulede and other anti-republican conspir-
ators; and the coming few days are likely
to witness interesting developments that
will thoroughly test the power OF the re-
public