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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
CAPTAIN MAHAN'S VIEWS.
From The Brooklyn Eagle

We believe that Captain Mahan IL on record az
favorng the preservation OF the European armies
FOR their disciplinary value on the Young men and
az "A safeguard against any possible future incur
sion OF me greedy Orientas. lie thinks that the
conflict OF the future Will he between the Asiatics
and the Europeans. and that Christian civilization
can be preserved only by successful repulslon OF
that invasion. II was the decline OF the warlike
spirit In Rome, he has told US. that made II pos
slble Tor the Goths TO conquer the empire and 10
sink the continent In darkness for several centuries
Captain Mahan's views are entitled TO respect and
serious confederation not only by the Car. but by
hls faloW .commissionsrA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11

Smut smoke is still pouring from the CHM
news OF Brooklyn. as black and az copious as
though there were no such thing as Health
Board I'm the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11

The testimony about the offer Of the beer
packers to furnish chemically treated beef
makes those packers Indignation In denying
that they used anything but cold air for pre-
serving meat nearly comic as Eagan's virtu-
Gus anger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11

One OF the municipal problems or the present
day seems to be, Which is the more productive
blackmail on vice or blackmail on business?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11

II the District-Attorney Is so anxious TO keep
his witness Hickman as he processes 10 De-
why doesn't he keep a watch over MIN so 'hat
he cannot disappear? He may not want to be
cross-examined at the Moneux trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11

We note that Mr.. Croker preserves the goo'
old habit OF using bills in financial transactions
Checks have a dsagreeable habit Of gettint
traced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
FIT REPRESENTATIVES,.
From The Baltimore American.

From The Baltimore American.
The President has made admirable selection
from every point OF view. The appointees ut
representatives OF higher American culture they
are all men OF conspicuous ability. and several OF
them have had experience in diplomacy OF "A some
what exceptional character
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11

This Is n great week for Jeffersonian DEMO-
racy OF the SO variety
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
There Is no doubt as to where young croker

II Is as plain 10 the Tammany crowd as 70
everybody else that Mr.. Moss has on hand large
supply Of ammunition exactly adapted to MS
purpose, and a rapid-fire gun to make II Ell
fectyc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11

Gadzooks-I see that Mr.. Bryan Is going 70 'aiN
an hour and a half at one OF the dollar dinners
Zounds-Yes. and I'll bet he won't say worn
about the Republican gains In the recent muh'cipd'
elections OF Nebraska.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
DELEGATES TO THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

LET THE CAR TAKE THE INITIATIVE.
From The Boston Globe
Let the Emperor OF Russia take the initiative by
moving very early in the session adoption OF
a definite plan and Kipling's Truce OF the Bear
can no longer inspire dstrust In England to the
Cars sincerity. That In Itself would be a victory
for real peace well worth gaining.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
From The Utica Press.

So far as disarmament IL concerned the United
States would be affected I'm the least. Total
disarmament IL not to be advocated but limta-
lions will be suggested When extent OF territory
and population is considered. the army and navy
establishments maintained by the United States
are comparatively smaller than those of almost
any European Power. II there IL agreement to
limit armament. this countrys fighting facilities
will not be at all reduced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
FROM THE POET LAUREATE
ALFRED AUsTIN's LETTER TO sEcRy.
TARY HAY ON THE SUBJECT OF
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

REVISION OF THE PRESENT LAW. he rrINxa
WOULD BE 4 FITTING PLEDGE OF AMIrY
BETWEEN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
CONSIDERATION OF VEST
ED INTERESTS.
Reference was made yesterday In these col.
umns 10 the fact that Alfred Austin. the British
Poet Laureate, had addressed 20 Secretary Hay
a letter on the subject OF international copyright
between Great Britain and the United statea
The Tribune is now enabled to give the full text
OF the letter, as follows:
villa Lander, San Domenco. Florence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
A wELL-BALANCED COMMISSION.
from The Hartford COurant

With an Ambassador an Envoy Extraordinary. a
university president. an Army officer and Navy
officer on IT, our delegation to the Cars conference
il admirably symmetrical and well-balanced The
men themselves. too Of exceptional quality.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
FASSETT & PUEVER
 GREAT HARRINGTON. MASS.
Our Jacket and Suit Department is the ground floor you don't have to go up stairs in this store

Kersey Cloth Capes, plain and fur trimmed, from sI.os 10 1880 each.
 Fur Collarettes with cluster of tails or long tabs, $r.7s to a4.so.
 Separate Skirts of every style and quality from $r.oS to 1000.
 TAILOR-MADE SUITS, that fit and give perfect satisfaction in the wear. Remember we are taxing special orders every day, fits guar anteed or no sale.
 Ladies' Wool Waists in al sizes, seven rows of cords in front at osc each.
 MERGER FEED SATEEN WAISTS, black, all sizes, I2 rows of cord across the front at $I.oo.
 All wool and Corded Waists for $I.a5, r.35, I.5o and 200 each.
 Black Satin Waists, corded front and back, also on collar, ss.7s each.
 Black Taffeta Silk Waists, corded front and collar, great bargain at $3.4o.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23

ALL WOOL KERSEY JACK ETS-Black, with strapped seams, lined throughout for $4.oS.
 Boucle Jackets, lined throughout, would be cheap at $500 for g.. .oS.
 Boucle Jackets, lined with red satin, worth $Io.oo at 7.so, in sizes 32, 34 and 36 only.
 Black Beaver Jackets, very heavy and suitable for winter, for SLo8, a.9S and 3.oS.
 A heavy Kersey Jacket in all sizes, colors, black, navy brown and caster, lined throughout with black or colored satin for $Io.oo each.
 Fine Soft Chinchilla Beaver Jack cts, very heavy cloth, suitable for cold mid-winter weather, lined with Skinner satin, the lining guaranteed to wear two years or we will fur. nish new without cost, at $I3.so and I7.5o.
 Fine Kersey Jackets, all woo tailored lined with skinner satin, for $IS.oo, they are we'll worth $2o. co More new Golf Capes received this week, new designs, $s.oS, 8.so S.9S and 1000.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
AH EEEfELD.

Last Thursday afternoon, November l6, at her home on East street in this Yil- lage Miss Harriet Eliza Clark, passed from earth. She had not been we'll for a long time and went to New Haven, Ct to consult physicians. Three of them sad she could not recover, also Dr Wakefield of this place thought the same. She accepted the decisions with christian fortitude and returned to her home and friends nine days before she left them for the Better Land.". She born at Mt. Washing ton, September 30, 1857. Thirty five years ago her family moved from Eeremont to Sheffield where she has since lived being educa- ted in our schools and teaching for some years in town. Her parents MT and Mrs Bella N. Clark with three brothers and three sisters to mourn her loss, survive her. She gave herself to Christ and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in early yo1th. being greatly interested in the work of the Church. She has been the president of the Epworth League for three years, a member of the choir, librarian assistant in Sunday school long term of years. secretary and treasurer of Ladies Aid Society thirteen years and h many other ways doing much to help in good works Her funeral was . sgely attend, ed from the M. B. church Saturday afternoon, the pastor Rev l.. Q. H. Adams, conducting the services, assisted by Rev J. s. Ellis of the Epis- oopal Church. The text of the remarks "She hath done what she could " Beautiful flowers covered the casket; he Epworth League and W. o. T. U. each furnished boquets ot chrysanthemums. Interment in the village cemetery just as the sun went behind the m ountains.
 Miss Minnie French of Los Angeles, Gal ;, but formerly of Salisbury, Ct. is visiting her relatives here and Is a guest of W. D. French at present.
 Rev. Josiah Strong, D. D., of New York who is to give the opening lecture next Friday evening, November 24, in the Friendly Union Course at Memorial Hall, subject, ''New conditions govern. ing the New Century," is the author oi "Our Country" and ''The New Era. !" is president of the League for Social Ser. vice of New York City. A very talent. ed man. it is expected large audience will be present to hear him
 Next month the Christian Endeavor and Epworth League Society will begin holding union services Sunday evenings and continue in this way through the winter months, changing the place oi meeting in the Congregational and Methodist churches.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
FALLS VILLAG F.

Charles Howe of Bridgeport spent Sunday at Wm. H. Hart's.
 Mrs J. s. Tracy is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Km. Stone, wife and daughter Gladys, were the guests of Wm. R Hubbell over Sunday.
 Edw. Ward and H. Goodwin have sold their tobacco crops to Luther Ea- ton of Kent.
 A horae belonging to Thomas Bailey of Cornwall Hollow was sold by the sheriff at the sign post last week bring ing $30
 R Segar was in Hartford and Win sted from Saturday until Monday.
 The ladies of the chapel cleared S34 at their chicken pie surper last week and now have about S55 toward piano
 The unknown man killed here last we. k Tuesday by the cars proved to be Antonio Bonfanti. 26 years old, who had been working on coal job on Canaan mountain for Frank Broga the past thirteen months The body was buried Thursday in the Catholic cemetery. He leaves wife and daughter in Italy.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

A Brooklyn doctor writes that in his opinion it ought to be made 8 criminal offense, punishable by hard labor h a penal institution, for doctor to be found under the influence of alcohol or a narcotic. And we say amen to that. - Poughkeepsie Eagle.
 There is good deal of phantom in many of the Trusts, We have been hearing good deal lately of big Telegraph and Telephone Trust that was to absorb all the independent tele- phone companies and be big opposi- tion to the Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies. It was to have u capital of $30, GOO, 900. which is good round sum. We'll, the company was organized on Monday with its big name aud it's big capital. It was organized by three men, who took ten shares each at $50 share. So all they need to fully equip their new business is $29, 99S, 800. A trifle liks that will soon come. But it shows the ease with which the Trusts roll up big figures, at very slight expense. -Poughkeepsie Eagle.
 The Wichita Eagle says that Gen l.. Fred Funston looked out of the car window at small town in western Kansas and saw seetbiug mass of hu- manity at the depot to do him honor. Turning to his wife, he said: ''TW o years ago I lectured to an audience of seven in this town"
 Some peoples are born free. some achieve liberty, while some are weaker than Great Britain and have liberty thrust upon them Detroit Journal.
 Berlin newspapers have revived the prophecy of Napoleon that South Africa will be the grave of the British empire. Norwich Record.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
LAK k WILLIE.

The Lakeville Savings Bank received handsome large safe weighing over four tons last week. Abram Martin with force of men and four horse team moved it from the depot to the bank.
 Messrs Malcomb Rudd, H. J. Bissell, David Oakes, Charles Ball, E. l.. Pea. body, Harry Millspaugh, members of Hiram Eddy, s. of V. ICamp went to Canaan last Friday evening to attend 8 chicken pie supper and entertainm nment given by the Sons of Veterans there. They report very pleasant time end- ing with delightful dance to excellent music.
 The first entertainment of the course last Saturday evening at Roberts Opera House proved all it was advertised; a great musical treat. The hall was crowded with people from all over town and many from neighboring villages. Many people say the singing by Madam Bailey was the best they ever heard in Lakeville. The tenor and baritone singers were also first class Most all the selections were encored
 Charles Miller was united in marriage to Miss Clara Lottie Hutchinson at the home of the bride in Millerton last week Wednesday by the Rev Jesse Alderman of the Lakeyille M. E. church. Congratulations are extended by the many friends of the happy couple.
 The Lakeville football team went to Sharon last Saturday and played game with the Sharon team Result to in favor of LaKeville.
 The apparatus for the Acetylene Gas Company gas house arrived last week, and by the end of this week the parties that have put in the gas fixtures will be able to light up their establishment with this bright and pleasant light. Among those that have made connections with the main pipe are G B. Burrall, the Savings Bank, F. st Office. A. H. Hea ton & Go.
 Mir and Mrs Goderies received and addition to their family last Satur- day. It is son.
 Mrs Maria French of Los Angeles, Cal, arrived here last week to visit her many friends, and Is the guest of MT and Mrs Wm. B. Perry. Mrs French was some years ago resident here.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
CLAYTON.

After the fire Mrs Mcintyre and chil- dren staid at Calvin Barnes, and her parents at E. R. Bunnell's until We'd nesday evening when with the assist ance of neighbors and gifts from friends, her tenant house was comfortably fur nished and they commenced to occupy it The many appeals for aid h her be- half have been tiuly, heartily and boun- tifully responded to. and if it is more blessed to give than receive. surely many will receive rich blessings. Mir and Mrs Rood, who moved in with their daughter after tn, death of her hus- band, to assist in caring for her family, had most of their house furnishings burned and no insurance on theirs.
 MT and Mrs James Foote ho have been boarding at Wm. Ferguson's have gone to the Warner House in Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
NORFOLh.

Miss Aura M. Beardsley left for New York Tuesday where she intends to spend the winter
 Edmund Brown has vacated his house on Maple avenue and moved into his new place on Emerson Place.
 Miss Lila Johnson has returned from New York where she underwent very successful operation for appendicitis.
 E J. Prescott has remodeled and ren- ovated the interior of his house on Main street and has torn down the old barns on his place. This change together with the removal of the old Bsttell barn are notable improvements in the appear ance of the town.
 Mrs J. O. Kendall expects to close her photograph gallery for u @ winter after Dec. l.
 Abraham Foot was tried in Winsted Saturday for intoxicatiou and breach of the peace. He was fined B and costs and sentenced to Lltchfield jail for 30 days.
 An enjoyable whist party was given at the house of o. A Beverstock Satur' day evening.
 Reports of the Ysle-Harvard game have fired local football crsnks with new zeal and from present indications Nor. folk will send large delegation to the Yale-Princeton contest Saturday.
 The station here was entered by burg. lars Saturday night A gum machine and the public telephone were pried open anl the money drawer in the tick ct office forced. An automatic weigh. ing machine on the station platform was | also smashed and rifed. S3 or S4 in cash was secured and three express packages of little val1e were taken. Robbins played Torrington High School tie game of footballi in Torring ton Saturday in which neither side scored. Torrington lined up with e heavy team of good football players and it looked like an easy thing for the home team. But it took but few moments to remove that impression. Robbins started in with short but steady gains and soon had the ball in Torrington's territory where it wae kept during al. most every minute of the game. Rob bins succeeded in reaching Torrington's five yard line in the second half, but could not shove the leather over. Score Torrington 0, Robbins 0. Twenty and l5 minute halves were played.
 Henry Smith of Winsted has been en. gagged to run the West Norfolk tannery for George Dudley X Son. Mr Smith was former resident here and ran this tannery for J. K. Sheppard years ago.
 Mrs Either Potter Riggs, widow oi Miles Riggs, died at her home in South Norfolk, Nov. 15. of heart trouble. aged "A. She is survived by son. Freder- ick Riggs, and daughter, Mrs William Cowles.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
| Am Thankful

That never studied football at col lege. ....
 That never praised the poetry of my female friends.
 That never was sick more than two weeks at time.
 That glass of whisky never put me into an exalted state.
 That never bluffed in poker game at the wrong time
 That never repeated a poor joke without feeling sorry for it.
 That never abused the trust put in me by my wife or the grocer.
 That never let my neighbors know the extent of my learning.
 That never originated theory con- corning the origin of microbes.
 That I never patented anything in- tended to revolutionize the age.
 That I never used a word of eight syllables when one of six would do.
 That I never let my tailor wait more than nine months for his bill.
 That never smoked a bad cigar ex- cept in the seclusion of my sanctum.
 That never had any leanings toward philosophy. riding brooches or canvas. back duck. Boston Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
Dickens and the Children.

Writing in The Century on Charles Dickens interest in the cause of educa- tion, MT. James L. Hughes says:
 He was the first great English stu dent of Froebel He deals with 19 diff ferent schools in his books. He gives more attention to the training of child hood than any other novelist or any other educator except Froebel He was one of the first Englishmen to demand national control of education, even in private schools and the thorough train ing of all teachers. He exposed IA types of coercion and did more than any one else to lead Christian men and women to treat children humanely. Every book he wrote except two is rich in educa- tional thought. He took the most ad- vanced position on every phase of mod ern educational thought except manual training When he is thoroughly un- derstood, he will be recognized as the Freebel of England
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
EAST CANAAN.

Rev H. Utterwick has been ill for a week, but is now improving. Dr Ovens attends him.
 Ladies Aid Society met on Wednes- day with Mrs A P. Briggs.
 Several from here attended, the enter tainment at Town Hall last Friday evening. It was very good and report ed success in every way.
 The many friends of Mir Fred Em- mons are grieved that there Is so little improvement in hls condition. He was known and respected by a large circle of friends who miss his geuial smile and friendly way. Especially is he missed at church where he was a constant at tendant
 The old Lawrence house on the farm bought by Mir Sige is being moved to the lower side of the road west of the old loc ti and at some future day will be made into tenement.
 A freight car on the side track at the station on Monday afternoon broke from the rest of train, Jumped the track and plunged into the corner of the station doing quite little damage to the woodwork.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
Waste of Water.

Occasionally the typical Pat has a brilliant afterthought; sometimes it Is not so luminous as he fancies.
 Are you going to move the well, sorr?" inquired a man of all work, whose employer had announced his in- tention of building a new house in q new and more convenient spot
 "No," answered the gentleman brief ly, his mind full of his own plans.
 "Now that was a foolish question for me to be axin, sorr," said Pat, after a few moments reflection. Sure, and why didn't I think2 Av coorse, livery drap of water would run out and go to waste whiles you were moving itI It's nothing but blundering goose I amp
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23

That Harvard did not beat Yale at Cambridge last Saturday was surprise to everybody and seventy minutes of play with no score was not looked for by anyone. It must be remembered however that Yale's playing showed that team tG be playing to prevent liar yard scoring than any great att. mpt to score itself. Harvard's goal was at no time in danger while Yale's was three mes dangerously threatened. How ever the showing made by Yale has awakened great interest in the Yale Princeton game to he played at New Haven on Saturday of this week.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
ThnnEsgIyfng Games.

Children in New York are devising games to be played on Thanksgiving day. Usually in the gathering together of families there are host of young folk who need to entertain themselves.
 One game that think is going to be unusually interesting is the escape from prison.
 It requires children who are up" on geography; still, if need be, 1t is a les son in the disguise of pleasure. The game proceeds after this fashion: A map is held by the judge, usually & grown person; then, too, children are chosen and placed in separate corners.
 Says the judge: "Now, Carrie, you represent New York in this corner, and, Richard, you are in Moscow imprisoned; you want to get away and reach home by Thanksgiving day. You have got from behind the walls, but what is your most direct route home?'
 Then Richard has to tell each sea, country and ocean he crosses to get home for the turkey and cranberry sauce. If he can't do 1t successfully, he must remain right on the spot on the floor where he stopped until he thinks out his escape.
 Other members of the game are placed in prison at various parts of the country. The favorite jails now are 10. cated in Spain and Cuba on account of the interest in the war. A leading ques- tion Is, "If you were put in. Santiago prison, how would you get back to Spain?'
 Soon the room becomes filled with prisoners, all trying to get home. Hali of them arc "stalled" in the center, try ing to think of the boundary line which brings freedom; others are just leaving the prison walls
 It has the same interest when got we'll into it as the southern children find in runaway negro" or 'prison. er's base" When the game has beer played frequently, those who join in get very familiar with the junction of coun' tries and learn many straight lines and clever jumps that had not appeared feasible before. For those who are not quite oonversant with geography easy tasks are given-for instance, to be placed in Paris prison and find theil way home to Boston. New York Press,
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-23
HaiIroad Ties.

A fact of some interest i'll railroad construction is the great diversity In the number of ties used to the mile on different lines, as well as in the size and quality of timber. Thus, accord ing to the construction details of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railway, the number of ties used on that line Is 2,S00 to the mile, three quarters of these being chestnut and one-quarter oak, while some roads use 2,0OO only, or 2,500 to the mile. More than 60 per cent of the ties are cut feet long, 12 per cent 9 feet and the rest S1a feet long; the nine foot ties are used chiefly by the southern and gulf group of railroads, where pine timber is very abundant and cheap. The New England roads have their ties cut from five to six inches in thickness, while the southern roads seem to prefer sev- en inch ties; the width of the ties like wise varies from five to six inches in New England to eight inches in the central northern and the southern rosds.-Nsw York Sun.