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Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
WRECK ON THE READING.
Twcnty-nin~ Lives Lost Tn a Coitt-
 Nion at Exeter, Pm.

Twcnty-nin~ Lives Lost Tn Coltf- wion at Exeter, Pa.
 A collision of passenger trains oo- cured on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad at Exeter. six miles south of Reading. Friday. and 2s persons were killed and 60 or more injured.
 The regular express train from Potts. ville for Philadelphia connected at the station in Reading with a train from Harrisburg, which was crowded with excursionists who had been to the state capital to witness the ceremonies in connection with the unveiling of the Hartrunft monument. Many of the Har- risburg passengers at Reading went aboard the Philadelphia express, but it being found that all could not be acc commodated it was decided to send an extra train to Philadelphia to run as the second section of the express.
 The extra train left 20 minutes later than the express. At Exeter the express stopped for orders and while standing still the extra train crashed into it while moving at great speed. Three of the rear cars of the express were telesooped, and the first car of the extra train was also wrecked. The passengers in these cars were terribly mangled, many hes ing killed outright, while. others had limbs and bodies malmed.
 Most of the seriously injured were brought here on the first relief train. The rest of the injured were taken 10 Pottstown and Norristown.
 The cause Of the disaster is ntill in- volvsd in mystery, and officials of the road are Investigating in order to place the blame. The man in the signal tower at Exeter station asserts that he had the signals properly displayed.
 The corrected list of killed in as fol- lows: Samuel R. Beatty, Conshohocken. John IT. Coulston. William c. Camm, H. c. Hartford, Norman Holmes. John K. Kuntz, William Lewis, John sllnglufr. Frank Sower. William stahler, George Schall. H. Thompson. Joseph Taylor. Henry c. wentz. Charles H. White and William D. Jenkins, all olsrSorristown: Lucien I. Custer and Daniel H. Yoder, Pottstown: Captain O. c. Eichoitz. Downingtown; J. E. F1lman and c. H. Howell, Reading. H. Hunchburgar, Gulf Mills: John Johnston and Elmer shelly. Hatboro Charles c. Leaf. Fort Wash ington. c. l.. Laverty, Harrisburg; Mi- chaei Lawn, Germantown; Captain s. T. Street, Philadelphia; an unidentified man. -.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18

BRAVE DEEDS IN SAMOA.
Admiral Kautz's Report of the Fight
 In Which Americans Fell.

Secretary Long has made public part of the report from Admiral Kautz on Samoan affairs touching upon the kill ing of American sailors by Mataafa ad- herents near Apia on April l. No men, ton Is made of the reported participa- ton in the affray of the German Huff nagel, manager of the plantation where the fight occurred.
 Captain White of the Philadelphia, in reporting the details of the fight, as learned from surviving officers and men, warmly commends Passed Assistant 1. Surgeon G. A. Lung for his bravery. His story does not differ materially from those previously published. Speak ing of Lansdale's fatal wound and Mon aghan's refusal to retreat, he says:
 "The men were not in sufficient num- bers to hold out any longer, and they were forced along by fire which it was impossible to withstand. Ensign Mon aghan did stand. He stood steadfast by his wounded superior and friend-one rife against many, one brave man against a score of savages. He knew he was doomed. He could not yield. He died in heroic performance of duty"
 Reports are inclosed from Lieutenant G. E. Cave of the British cruiser Tau ranga; Lieutenant Perkins of the ma rine corps and Passed Assistant Sur geon Lung.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
roucIl co,ng ,o e.In.uoyr,

Ensign J. W. Powell and Naval Ca- dets Eggert, Dubose, Wright and Williams have been ordered to term of observation at the navy yards ht League Island and New York prior to sailing for Europe to take post grad uate course in naval construction at the universities of Glasgow and Paris. En- sign Powell and Eggert and Dubosc will go to Glasgow and Wright and Will Hams to Paris. These officers form tho class in the post graduate course of na- val construction at the Naval academy. which was recently abandoned in favor of the former system of finishing such education at the foreign technical schools to which they have been as- signed.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
SAN ISIDRO CAPTURED.
Latest Rebel Capital Falls Be-
 fore Lawton.
DEL PILLAR WANTS TO SURRENDER.
Insurgent General, Deserted by His Government. Ready to Yield on Honorable Terms-A Aguinaldo Again F1ees Northward.

Manila, May 17.-General Lawton's rolumn has driven the insurgents out of Ban Isidro. the rebel capital, and is now in possession of that place. No details If the fighting have yet been received.
 Messrs. Carrick and Holmes. the American and British civilians captur- ed at the Calumpit race mill. have been released by the rebel General Luna, who saw them through his lines, with several Englishmen, who received AS hours notice to leave the rebel territory.
 The United States cruiser Charleston has arrived here from Hongkong. She touched at Aparri. communicating with the United States gunhoat Concord. sta toned at the mouth of the harbor. Some native archers shot arrows at the Con- cords boat, which was sent ashore for sand, and no further attempt to land was made. The Charleston also spoke the United States gunboat Wheeling at Lingayon. All was quiet there.
 It Is reported that the insurgent gen. eral Gregorio del Pillar believes that he has been deserted by the Filipino gov ernment and desires to surrender if he can secure what he regards as honora- ble terms from the Americans.
 It is now said that Aguinaldo has fled into the province of Nueva Ecija. On April 29 he retreated by carriage from Balinag through San Isidro. and noth- ing has been heard from him in the two weeks since.
 The 5000 Spanish prisoners who are reported to be held by the insurgents
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
Death of Hummer s. Page.

Hummer s. Page. the widely known contractor and street railway magnate died suddenly at Scranton, Pa, Sunday night from the rupture of a blood ves- sel in the head. MT. Page was 5S years of age and was a native of Vermont. He built portions of the Lackawanna, Dela- ware and Hudson, Erie and Wyoming and the New York elevated railroads and owned large interests in the Long Island Traction and Cortland (N. Y.) Traction companies. In 1887 he bought the street car lines in Scranton and sub- stituted electricity for horses as the mo- tive power.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
F.taI wroeL at ut,o..

On Friday New York Central train No. s. the Southwestern limited, while in the Utica yard. was run into by American express train No. s1, result ing in the destruction of a Wagner car. an express car and the engine of the latter train. The wreck caught Arc. but was extinguished by the local depart ment. Harry Neat of Buffalo, assist ant superintendent of the Wagner oom- pany, was so badly hurt that he may die. He is at a hospital. No one else waa hurt
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
Lewiston poi.oner senrepcea.

Lewiston, May 17.-George w. Pierce has been sentenced to serve SS years in the state prison in Thomaston for att tempting to murder former City Mar shal H. E. Feel and Judge A. D. Cornish of the Lewiston municipal coFt. It was said that Pierce sent poisoned sugar to Judge Cornish and poisoned whisky to Feel. desiring to be revenged for pre- vious prosecution. The defense endeav- bred to show that Pierce was insane
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
To Rescue Zamboanga Garrison.

Washington, May I.-Major General Otis has been directed to cooperate with Admiral Dewey in an attempt to relieve the Spanish garrison at Zambo- anga, island of Mindanao. which is be- sieged by an insurgent force. The mili- tary authorities are unusually reticent about the matter and decline absolutely to give the text of the instructions to General Otis. There is evidently fear in the minds of the authorities that publication of the details of any ar engagement to rescue the Spaniards would result in prompt notification to the insurgents and cause them to take action accordingly.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
BICYCLE SHO E

In order to fully enjoy bicy- cling one should be comfort ably dressed for it. ''The Corner Shoe Store' is show ing a complete line of bicycle footwear for all classes of riders.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
BONE HAIR PINS

It's a little thing with some stores, their hair pin trade, not so with us. Always something new, always some special prices This week it is a good bone hair pin in assorted styles and colors at only SC doe At "The Leader"
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
Death of Tiihrnan PIoutx.

Tilhman Ploutz, the we'll known sculptor. who recently became insane and destroyed many valuable models in his studio, died in a Chicago insane asyIum. Ploutz was victim of soften ing of the brain. which had been in- iuced by much hard study. He became prominent during the Worlds fair. hav- ing modelled several notable designs which attracted much attention.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
Achill Island Now Accessible.

Achill, little island off the Atlantic coast of Ireland, was once one of the loneliest spots on the map. The current in the narrow channel that separated 1t from the mainland was so swift that few dared to navigate it. A bridge has been built across the channel and rail- road now connects Achill with the mainland, redeeming the island from it's isolation. A telegraph station has just been opened in Dugort. the town at the extreme end of the island. which has become deservedly popular resort for tourists.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
IfnurafffabIe Cattle.

There are certain types of cattle that never feed proftably under any condi- tions, and it is quite as important to discriminate against these in the feed lot as to be able to recognize the excel lence in other types
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
Wntnon Sails For Manila.

San Francisco, May 17.-Rear Admiral John G. Watson, who will relieve Ad- miral Dewey in command of the Asiatic squadron, sailed for his post on the steamer City of Picking yesterday after
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
BICYCLE SUNDRIES

Perhaps our most popular department just now is the Bicycle Counter We keep everything from a plug to a saddle, from an oil can to the new ascetylene lamps ($2 50 ) We're selling bicycles too.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
LADIES' SUITS

At ''The Leader'' is being shown our complete and stylish line of ladies' suits. The latest shades and newest styles. See our $10 suits and those suits we are selling at .SS 15
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
The marct rnv~.ttgattea.

New York. May i7.-Mayor Van wyok was on the witness stand yesterday be- fore the Maxet Investigating committee, and at the close of the morning session was excused for one week. At the after noon session of the oommittes the prin- cipal witnesses were Pohos Commin- sionsr Sexton and President rerk of the police koArA.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
krnerr Prepare. For War.

At meeting of commandants on the western border of the Transvaal satur- day instructions were issued to the burghers to prepare to take the field at a moments notice from Pretoria. The negotiations are still pending for the proposed meeting between President Kruger and Sir Alfred Miner. govern or of Cape Colony and British high commissioner for South Africa. Mir Chamberlain, it Is said. will not assent to the conference unless the Tranavsal executive pledges himself to initiate A..u. aan
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
HAPPY MOTHERS

It has pleased the mothers wonderfully to find that they could bny babi' s dresses of us much cheaper and pre,tier than they could make them. We re showing at s'The Leader near ly 50 different styles of Baby Dresses, all marked very cheap. ly.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18

Former Governor Roswell F. Flower died Friday at the Country club at Passport, N. Y. MT. Flower was taken Ill early in the day with a severe att tack of acute indigestion. In the after noon symptoms of heart failuTe super vened, and he grew steadily worse until the time of his death. The attack of heart failure was accompanied by a fainting spell, and Mir. Flowers family
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
w, H. CAMP, Licensed Pharmacist, Main St.
$25 PER WEEK.

o5 AUTHORS Gems. MILES, ~ ~ 1 .. Onz2. SKATER, MER- RITT, WOOD; Cuban Gems GARCIA and PALMA; Capt's. "BOB" EVANS and FAY LOR; Secretaries LONG and GAGE; NEIL SON DINGLEY; Senators DANIEL and GULL LOM Hon. JUSTIN MCCARTHY MP; Gems O. HOWARD & STEWART L. WOODFORD and other War Leaders have united to write THE STANDARD HISTORY OF THE AM ERIcAN-SPANIsH WAR" The Official History. Not a collection of magazine articles. Each author writes chapter specially for this book. Finely Illustrated. Ercausiue territory. Liberal terms. SHOWING LIST or AUTHORS SELLS IT.
 Address Chas. C. Haskell x Son.,
 Norwich, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
MISSES JACKETS

Just the prettiest, daintiest line of children's jackets you ever saw and all marked so cheaply they are quick sellers
 Think of buying a we'll made jacket for ;S1 25
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
R. P. FLOWER DEAD.
FORMER GOVERNOR EXPIRES SUD- DENLY OF HEART FAILURE.

Induced by Overwork In Attending to Great Financial Interests-Hi.- tory of Wall Street Leaders Rise From Poverty to Greatness.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
TAILOR-MADE SUITS

Our suits worth the attention of all buyers , The rushing business that doing goes to show that headquarters for For qualities and prices the BERKSHIRE STORE heads the list. When sell you suit sell you something that will stand the not made up of sloddy Our suits all wool and do not sell anything less than S6 50 which will give you good satisfaction. These suits good value at $9.5O Just received S65O 695 and upwards in back blue gray, tans and browns Ready yMade.Skirts.-Ane endless variety Dress Skirts from
 o8C to $Io. PaYasos-We full line of parasos which
 clude all the latest novelties plain and rue Also Ea
 large assortment for the children. Ladies' Jackets from $35o
 Ladies' CapesWe offering special values in
 Ladies Capes at $2oo 395 and 5oo Shirt WaistsW we'll prepared supply your the
 lire of Shirt Waists. They here by the hun
 d-eds, all patterns and designs No last
 years waists here and we have them from the lowest to the finest grade
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-18
DRESS GOODS
SHIRT WAISTS

It makes one feel cool and comfortable just to look at our line of Corner Shirt Waists. They're new, neat and stylish.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
Ten Beautiful Things.

A child kissing the coarse and CAL
loused hand Of its father.
A man of one religion showing rev.
ereDce for another
A flower growing where no one ex-
pected to see it.
A man content to use up his life
teaching little children.
A woman living the truth that char
ity begins at home.
A strong man weeping over a little
story.
A great man that you would not
know WAS great.
A man who is never ont Of work.
AMMAN laboring to discover a new
fact in nature.
A man who gives all he has without
thinking that bread cast upon the
waters will return to him.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
The @. p. Debt Settled.

A Washington dispatch Of Che 18th
says: A definite agreement for the
adjustment Of the debt Of the Central
Pacific railroad to the government
has been adjusted between the gov
eroment commission and the bankers
representing the railroad. Mr.. Spey.
err, the banker, and Secretary Bliss
and Attorney General Griggs we're at
the White House today III confere ce
with the President. 1t is expected
that the papers closing the settlement
will be signed at almost any time.
II is understood that the plan con
templated is the payment OF s5s,O0O,.
600 to the government in semi an nual
3 per cent notes, the last expiring ten
years from date. These notes will be
secured by deposit Of Central
Pacific 4 per cent bonds.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
Msryo Real Estate Sold.

George D. Pyne. the we'll known 10.
cal attorney, is now a bloated CAPT, :
alIst, owning some of the most valu-
able Improved real estate in this cit,
which he acquired yesterday by the
purchase of the Marye property.
This includes the Marye three -stnn y
brick structure ON South B street
with the wooden annex on South {
street and the f"nr-story brick build
ing on North e street In which tn,
postoffice is located.
The consideration named for the
entire property described is $1,000.
The brick portion of the Marye build
ing contains forty or more rooms alr
Is one Of the most imposing and sub
stantlally built structures in the CITY
handsomely furnished throughout.
the furniture beng included in tin,
sale. The original cost of the build
ing was $500 40, The premises Oh
North & street where the postotti &c il
located, cost originally $4,000 and is
ais" PARTIALLY furnished.
The property fl ruished returns a
total monthly income of 800 and the
taxes amount to s6OU annually on Il
valuation of Sl2,75J. MIR. Pyne will
rebuild the north part of the wooden
building and will renew the founda-
tloD of the bricH structure. In view
of the Frightening prospects on the
Comstock lode the purchaser Is gen
orally conceded to have secured Il
bargain.-Virginia Chroaicle.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
"iggins-Conrad.

There was "A large gathering of
friends at the White Sulphur Springs
last night to witness the cercmon,
shat made Frank WIggins and MISS
Myrtle Conrad man and wife. The
ceremony was perrorme by Jud re
Talbot in the presence Of assembled
guests. The bride was winsome and
happy and the groom was mt his best.
After tie ceremony all were II. vited
to the dining room to partake of Il
splendid supper gotten up by Mrs.
Care chit in the highest style of the
art. When the guests left the table,
the good things had nearly all disap.
peard.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Conrad of Lamoille Valley and
the groom is one of Elko's young
business men. They start ont in life
with bright prospects and the best
wishes Of Il host Of friends. The
lNDEP EVIDENT joins 10 wishing them
a pleasant sail on the matrimonial
sea.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
Relief For Our Young Women.

Something will resentiy have to be
done for the relief of our yonug
women who must keep up to date
Some of them look as If they were
ready to snap at any m' ment. Tho
STRAIN OF being ain touch" with liz;
times is wearing some of them down
to nervous ghast Illness. The !onrg
lady who is abreast OF things has to
read all the new books, see all the
new pictures, hear all I'll. latest music
attend all the new plays, kiss all the
latest heroes, dress for all the swell
receptions, lake dash at all the
bargain counters, study all the fashion
papers and hold herself IN read 10 e.
To dress for dinner or deliver ian essay
at short notice. Nothing liz so crush
ing to the up to date creature as to-
he asked with Il tone of cuntcn pL if
she hasn't read ZOia's or TOlstoi's las:
book, or seen TlssOl's last picture, or
sat ont the last Symphony concert
that is to say if she hasn't. And 10
do All these things she needs five more
hours on the day, which she has TO
lake from the night. How, SHE asks
herself, AN | to.kecr up this dread
full pace and continue to dress for
dInner, for tic ::crect and for the
opera? Sine has 10 tra,ci four roads
at once, the fashionable, the intellect
ual, the n sthetic and the sociablc, and
as she dues not wane up ti.i 10 o'clock
her routes are not all covered. -Ex.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
Everyday Sort OF Buy.

\ hoy once applied for Il eitua.
ton.
ave don't like lazy boys here"
said the manager. Are You fond OF
work?"
"N", SIR responded the boy, look
mg the other straiGht in the face.
"Oh, ynn're no., aren't you? Well,
We want Il boy that is
"rhere amt any" said the boy, dog
geGly.
"Oh, yes there are. We nave had
over half Gozen here of that kind
this morning 10 take the place wo
have"
"How do you know they are2" asked
the bay.
They told ne So"
$50 could l., bul I'm not liar"
And thc lad Said it with such an
air OF convincing energy that he was
engaged at Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
a Broken Promise.

Lawyer What can / do for you,
madame?
Client-I want u divorce from my
husband.
Lawyer--Upon what grounds do
you desire to bring suit?
ClieDt--lle hasn't been faltbful to
his marriage VOWS.
Lawyer In what particular has he
violated them?
Client-H promised to die for me,
and be hasn't done it.---Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
What Next?

al match manufactures in a trust.
All tobacco factories in ID trust.
All glass factories in q trust.
All iron mills in u trust.
All -four mills in a trust.
All the nail mills IN trust.
All the wire mills in a trust.
All lumber men in trust.
All the oil interest in a trust.
All wall paper in trust.
Even collins in which we bury our
lead are controlled by a trust.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16

Virginia Chronlcle:--lt Is rumored
for the hundredth time that work of
extending the Carson & Colorado will
shortly be commenced. The road
runs south to keeler and is ouly 125
miles to MoJave, VIII, re it can connect
with the Atlantic & Pacific and Sun
set lines of the Southern Pacific.
A German authority says that all
householders ought to know the best
existing remedy for damp cellars,
which Is TO place i'll them I'D pt est rye
cans charged with chloride Of lime,
which absorbs the moisture of the air
The lime can be "regenerated" for
continued use by heating it Oh a
fire. The remedy is very useful in
potato cellars, us it prevents the
sprOutng OF the tubes.
There will be dance at the resi-
dence Of Commissioner Reeds Oh the
18th of this month. The small sum
OF 81 will pay for u ticket admit ting
ladies and gents, three good meals
and all the hay your horses can eat
Those attending can dance as long as
they want to. Good music has been
secured. Everybody invited. Come
AMI have good time. x
Golden Dayf: A student had been
mp for examination in Scripture, and
failed SO utterly that the examiner
got exasperated. Finally the latter
asked him if there wfs any text in the
whole bible he could quote. The
student pondered and then repeated:
@And Judas went out and hanged
himself" ais there any other verse
yon know in the Bible?" the examiner
asked. ayes; Go thou and do like.
wise" There was a solemn pause.
and the examination ended right
there.
"TOmmie." the INDEPENDENT rore-
man, receive big bundle of cake
from the wedding last night and, W,
To this writing, he has not divided
with the rest OF the force. There was
time when wedding cake was given
to the editor and distributed among
the force, but since the foreman has
become the favorite the editor and
the rest Of the force 90 hungry. If
things dOn't change, the office will
soon have another foreman. The
above was put in type this forenoon.
1T is now press time and "Tommie"
still keeps the cake. Tho rest of the
force ca hungry glanaes at it now
and then, but he meets them with Il
CLASSY eye. He's got the cake.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-16
A Isnro Chnnco-Exnmin.tion Free

Prof. A. w. Behrene, formerly in.
structor at the eye hospital mt Bre.
men, Germany, has come to this place
to stay short time with us.
This offers an excellent opportu-
nifty to those whose eyes are affected
or whose vision is imperfect to con-
suit the eminent German specialist.
They are sure to find the long seeked
relief by following his advice. We
can congratulate our friends who will
have this chance to be benefited
through his guidance aud skill and
the benefit OF his unparalleled know.
ledge Of all eye deficiencies. Prof.
Brehrens is located at the Depo.
Hotel for one week.