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Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
YACHT RACE A FIZZlE.
Lack of Wind Prevents Finish of Ffrst Contest.


 First Contest.
 New York, Oct. An her first effort to lift the Americas cup Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht, the Shamrock, yesterday had lead of about 100 yards over the Colambia, the cup defender, when the time limit expired, and the contestants were still two miles from the starting line. There were only light winds most of the day.
 The result was mo race" but the per formance of the challenger caused much surprise. All forecasts showed that the Shamrock would be at a disadvantage in light winds. The reverse proved to be the case.
 c. Oliver Iselin said that the event was no test of the relative merits of the two boats and that he was as confident as ever of the Columbia's ability to defend the cup. Sir Thomas Lipton agreed that no real test had been had, but he felt more confident than ever of winning the cup.
 The contest was an end on race, 15 miles to leeward and beat back against light winds. The Columbia, starting 43 seconds after the Shamrock, rounded the mark two misutes and one second ahead. The Shamrock gained on the beat back, passed the defender and held the lead to the end although the Columbia was gain ing when the signal gun announced that the time limit had expired.
 Probably the largest fQtilla of excur- sion boats and yachts on record followed the racers. It is estimated that nearly 250 vessels, carrying upward of 50,0O0 persons, witnessed the contest at close range. But there was no interference with the race. Captain Robley D. Evans, with five revenue cutters and five torpedo boats, policed the course admirably. His work was highly praised, both by the wis iting and the local sportsmen. He order ed that Washington be notified of three excursion steamboats and one yacht which were disposed not to keep out of the way, and will recommend that the licenses of their masters and pilots be suspended.
 Betting on the cup races shifted last night. Instead of odds of 10 to on the Columbia, even money ruled in nearly all of the wagers that were laid.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY OCTOBER 1899.

plant were used, as well as many Deautf- ful specimens of palms and ferns.
 The dinner occupied two hours and a half and was altogether informal. There was no speechmaking or toastmaking whatever, and no reference to the Manila victory. A telegram was received by the president from Vice President Hobart, saying he was unhappy that he could not be present and sending greeting to the assembled party. The president tele- graphed expressing his own regret and that of the company, and especially of the guests of honor. Beyond the reading of this dispatch there was no incident, and the evening was passed in individual conversation. At its close Admiral Dew ey took leave of the party and, amid cheers from a small crowd of spectators, was driven directly to his house, where he soon retired.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
CARTER IN A CELL.
President Confirms Sentence of tn.
 Court Martial.

freStdent COnnrms sentence or the
 Court Martial.
 New York, Oct. 4.-Captain Oberlin NJ Carter, United States corps of engineers, convicted of misappropriating S1, ,0OO in government funds while in charge of river and harbor work at Savannah, now occupies cell No. s of Castle Williams, the military prison on Governors island.
 He was arrested at the New York Ath- letic club on orders from Washington i'm mediately after the president had signed his approval of the sentence of the court martial. The sentence is that Captain Carter be dismissed from the army, be fined $5,000 and be confined at hard la bor for five years.
 No orders have been received at Cor ernors island yet for the removal of Car ter to the prison at Fort Leavenworth, but it is probable that he will be sent there today or tomorrow. He will be sent under charge of a corporals guard, like any other military prisoner, and will be turned over to the military authorities at Fort Leavenworth.
 There is no doubt that Carter's friends will do everything in their power to pro- cure his release from prison, but there seems but little probability that they can be successful. Every resource of the mil itary law has been exhausted except the pardoning power of the president, and there is no reason to suppose that even the wonderful power of Carter's friends ever can procure that.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
os-sr.I Markets.

New forks Oct ~ FLoUR-Stato and western about held its swn, but was quiet; winter patents. es-eo~ asO: winter straights, S3.sbaa.tb, Minnesota patents, s3.e5a4.lb; winter extras. SH.tsaf.N. wHEAT-No. 2 red opened easier on disap pointing cables, rallied later on war talk, but reacted at noon under realizing; December, 7ssss7eo.: May. slssss2 l-iec.
 RYE-Firm; state, eia61c., No. western. sec., f. O. b., Anoat, spot . CORH-No. was nrmer on the strength of cables ofrsetting big receipts; May. S7aS7S4c. oATS-No. frmer with corn; track. white. state. 2aasSc.; track, white, western, saa1to. PoRK-stesdy, moss. ts.@Aa.7k family. l.b0al2
 LARD-st.ady, prime western steam. ss.so nominal.
 BUTTER-Firm, state dairy, isAsaO.; stats creamery. 17as4c.
 CHEEsE-Firm; large, white, ipto.; small white, 11Ac.
 EGGS-Strong; state and Psnnsylvania. eosf a2lc.; western, unrraded. ltaisc. SUGAR-Raw dull; fair refining. i9-ieo- centrifugal. @ test, b-lec., refined quiet crushed, 6 i1-l8c.; powdered. btzo. TURPENTINE-Fir at h21tabSc. MoLAssEs-Quiet. but nrmi New orleanS a2a3ec.
 RIcE-steady; domestic, sssA7Ao; Japan. 43za5sSc.
 TALLow-Firm; city, SAc.; country. gss 5Ac.
 HAY Steady, shipping, oo@goo. good ts ohoice- sOaSOc.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
Root AnnuIs Contract.

Washington, Oct. 4. = Secretary Root has formally annulled the contract with the Atlantic Contracting company for the construction of the river and harbor inn proyement at Savannah and Cumber- land sound. This action was taken in ac- cordance with an opinion received from Attorney General Griggs, who stated that he thought the contract should be annulled at once. The company may de- termine to protest against the annulment, but, aside from charges of conspiracy in which it is involved with former Captain O. NJ. Carter, the department authorities say the government can defend itself un- der the provisions of the contract.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
Dewey's Visit to Vermont.

Montpelier, Vt, Oct. IA message re- ceived from Governor Smith is to the eff feet that Dewey day will be Oct 12. This was the date fixed by the committee having charge of Vermont's welcome to her honored son, Admiral Dewey, but definite selection of that time rested with the admiral himself. The arrangements will now he completed as originally out lined, and Dewey day in Montpelier will probably surpass any holiday the state has ever known. The day following the celebration the admiral will go to North field to attend the laying of the corner stone of Dewey .-".
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
A Wonderful Book.

The Chinese Almanac is the most largely circulated publication in the world, the copies printed and sold yearly reaching several millions. It is printed at Picking and is a monopoly of the emperor, no other almanac being permitted to be sold in that country. Although containing reliable astro- nomical information. It's chief mission Is to give full and accurate informa- ton for selecting lucky places for per forming all the acts, great and small. of everyday life. And as every act of life in China, however trivial, depends for its success on the time in which and the direction (point of compassl to- ward which 1t is done, it Is of the ut most importance that every one should have correct information at ali times available to enable him SO to order his life as to avoid bad luck and calamity and secure good luck and prosperity. So great is the native faith In its in- falllbility that not long since the Chi nese minister to Germany refused 10 sail on a day which had been appointed because it was declared in the almanac to be unluckv.--Clncinnhti Enouirer.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
Alabama Rnises Quarantine

Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 4.-The gov ernor has ordered the quarantine re- moved in Alabama on and after the 9th inst, both as to persons and freight, frsm that part of the state lyisg north of the thirty-fourth degree of latitude. This passes just south of Gadsden and Atalla on the Alabama Great Southern and Garden City on the Louisville and Nash. vile.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
Andree Buoy up~a.~.

Stockholm, Oct. 1.-The buoy marked "Andree Polar Expedition, which, with an anchor attached. was found Sept. on the north coast of King Charles island by the master of the Norwegian cutter Mar tha Larsask, has been opened in the presence of a number of experts and members of the cabinet. 1t was found to be the so called north pole buoy, which Andree had arranged to drop if he sue ceeded in passing the pole.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05
Captain Eldridge Killed at linus.

Portland, Or, Oct. 4.-Assistant Adju- tant General Mccain, at Vancouver bar racks, has received cablegram from Manila announcing the killing of Captain Bogardus Eldridge, Fourteenth infantry, at linus, Monday. Captain Eldridge leaves wife and three children at Van couver. He was appointed from Massa- chusetts in 1876 and served in Alaska two years ago with the military explor- inu axpaditinp
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05

rxcccs rIIe nandsomp sum or xZU.u0O. .OOo. The total exports for eight months were s1S05s, ,5T0, the United States alone talk. ing S13,423,417 wsrth, leaving to be dis' tributed among 20 other countries only k5. 535 lb8 worth.
Connecticut western news., 1899-10-05

BERKSHIRE STORE GREAT HARRINGTON. MASS. Sales That AbOatnd aUith Bargniaas.
 Fall Millinery.
 We have Golf which includes all the latest styles We place them on sale at great saving for you
 We daily direct from New York hardly alike This will Come will remember which you ecelved in the spring Keep the window Special S0le Of Kld GlOUes We of Kid Gloves which includes all colors and blacks This regular which sale the low price of S9c Do not let this opportunity pass. LUClIes' .SaIits. .... We showing Suits that what you quantities New Fall Goods piled We mention below list of the things. Womens Underwear, ...# Jackets, Flanneees
 2" Capes, Children's Flannelette Dresses
 Dress Skirts, Chidren's CloaKs Dress Goods, Ties, Silks MensSh Hosiery, Ladies Boas.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
CARNIVAL is LIKE A DREAM
Aquatic Fireworks Add a Touch Of BrilliapoJ
70 the sOene.
BAND AND VOICES MAKE SWEET MUSIC
Some Good Running Races Are ON the
for TodRy-Insurnnce
Men VIII he at Exposition
Next Week.

The principal attraction at the exposition
Friday was the Venetian Carnival In the
evening and 1t brought out a large attend
ance Of town people. The seats round the
Lagoon were all filled early by people who
had assembled to hear the concert by the
Bellstedt band. The musicians we're on the
Olympia and the music sounded very fine
over the water.
The Hawaiian singers in the gondolaa
also made some very good music with their
stringed instruments and voices. After the
musical program some aquatic fireworks
were set of that made a most beautiful
scene with the Lagoon and surroundings.
Deep red lights cast a glow and small
torches OF all colos were set floating on the
water and the mingled colors reflected made
q bright spectacle that was as beautiful as
O dream.
In the afternoon the band concert was
highly enjoyed by a fair-sized crowd. The
program contained some good numbers
among them being the famous Peer Gynt'
Suite that has been e~liciting so much ia
vurable m A paraphrase of Ruben
STEMS Melody an f was also a good mum
Der. The program arranged for Sunday aft
ernoon, when a sacred concert Is to be given
Is one of the heaviest that has been at
tempted and contains some rare musicaI
gems.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

G. p. Mcdonald, one Of the stenographers
in the Union Pacific passenger department
who holds the state record for speed on
the typewriter, is something of a newspa-
per writer and is now engaged In the prep
aration of an exhaustive article on the
Greater America Exposition for the Cycling
West, one of the leading publications de-
voted to the interests of wheelmen.
The transfers of the ]. w. West property
at Thlrty-seventh and Jackson streets, as
noted In The Bee Thursday, are understood
to have been made for the purpose of an
adjustment Of a small balance of incum-
brance and do not Indicate a sale of the
property. The premises will be still occu-
pied by Mr.. West as his residence and
homestead.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
SOUTH OMAHA NEWS. !

Several Of the city officials were called to
Omaha yesterday as witnesses In the case
of the Magic City Electric Light company
against the city council. An order was Is
sued last Monday restraining the council
from passing an ordinance repeating the
franchise granted to the Magic City COM
pany. Yesterday was set for the time OF
hearing the arguments in connection with
the temporary order, but owing to a press
Of other business Judge Fawcett was COM
PEELED to postpone the hearing until Sep
TENDER IL. The city has employed Frank
Ransom to assist City Attorney Montgomery
In fighting the injunction. 1t is asserted by
members OF the council and affidavits have
been made to this effect, that when the
council passed the franchise ordinance 1t
was supposed that the usual requirements
of the state had been complied with. 1t
now appears that the Magic City company
was not Incorporated until some weeks after
the franchise had been granted and the
bond put up by the company approved. The
reasons given by the city are that the state
law in such cases was not complied with
and that the bond given by the company
would, therefore,, not be valid. AS there
has been so much complaint about the high
voltage used by this company, members OF
the council feel that the city would be I'M
protected In case of accident. The reasons
given by the attorneys employed by the city
are considered good and sufficient for an
nulling the franchise. 1t is presumed that
II the court ~sustains the city in this matter
that another franchise will be granted to
the same company after 1t has been shown
that articles of Incorporation have been
properly filed and approved.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
SCENES ALONG THE MIDWAY,
Everybody Goes on the Midway-It II
There that the jam Occurs.

Everybody Goes nm the Midway-It Ia
There that the jam Occurs.
The Cuban Village is the only concession
on the ground that ls permitted to use gas
Lights and these lights have a wonderful
effect upon the streets of the Village, Civ
ing 1t that h~alf-dark, half-light appearance
Of the real Cuban city. The evening at
tendance would indicate that many more
prefer to go when the effect can be had
The theater is coming to the front at a
lively rate now, people seemingly having
Just discovered the merit OF It.
The name Hobson always brings out en-
thusiasm and the wonderful mechanical at
traction Of Hobson Sinking the Merrimac
"a continually filled with enthusiastic
crowds. 1t ia a wonderful realistic repro
duction of this bit Of Spanish-American
war history. wonderfully real are the great
rocks OF MORO Castle with the old fort on
the very top, with a glimpse Of the beau
tiful harbor OF Santiago.
Most anyone can hit a great big gourd
with the palm OF the hand, but 1t takes q
real, live Hawaiian to sing the low, plain
tive, yet sweet and indeecrfbable song that
greets the many visitors to the theater In
the Hawaiian Village. great hulr
dance would lose half Its charm were these
queer musicians and their queerer instru-
ments taken out OF It.. The semi-savage
hulu dance has captured the entire Mid
way and all Omaha
Colonel Ninci is a great rustler and sue
ceeds, even on dull days, in filing the
Streets OF Cairo. He always has something
new to amuse the same people time and
time again. Then, too, the young women
never seem to tire Of the camel ride ant
the Arabian camel drivers are correspond
ingly happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
Mayor Ensor,s Proclamation.

Mayor Ensor has issued a proclamation
carling upon the citizens to attest their
sympathy and respect for the toiling masses
by recognizing Monday next as a holiday
In honor Of Labor day.
1t is expected that on this day business
will generally be suspended and that all
persons who can will attend the celebration
at Syndicate park. The local labor unions
propose making this one of the largest eel
ebrations In the history Of organized labor
in the city of South Omaha. There win be
a parade through the down town streets,
to be followed by speeches and various
amusements at the park. Every resident OF
South Omaha is invited to attend and help
swell the crowd.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
Police Court Notcn.

In police court John Anderson was SEN
fenced to thirty days In the county Jail for
the theft OF a watch from r. G. Hunt, a
World Herald reporter. Judge Gordon sus-
pended sentence pending Anderson's good
behavior in the future.
The case OF Il. Fl. Hemming, the World
Herald reporter charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses, was continued
till Tuesday, September o, at $3.50 O'Clock.
Amelia Schaefer was sentenced tn thirty
days In the county Jail for the theft of a
pair OF hose from the Boston store valued
at 20 cents. Sentence was suspended by
Judge Gordon.
J. Boswell, N. p. SIZZLING, Scott johnson
and l.. Trowbridge were fined 81 and costs
for violating the lamp ordinance.
The case OF s. Christie, agent for the
Metropolitan Art company, 220l Farnam
street, charged with obtaining goods under
false pretenses, was dismissed in police
court for want OF prosecution.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02

AIT the banks will be closed on Monday
next as It is Labor day.
James Schneider has recovered from his
recent illness and is able to be at work
again.
Chalice Hooker. county Judge Of Hancock
county. Illinois, was the guest yesterday OF
John Flynn.
Miss Eta Thompson has returned from
Salt Lake City, where she spent a portion
OF the summer.
Howard Bodie, head clerk at Scarr's drug
store, has returned from a months visit
with friends In California.
Miss Daisy Gosney entertained about three
dozen OF her friends at her home. Twenty
fourth and c streets, Thursday night.
Arrangements are being male to give a
dinner to Barney O'Connell OF the First
Nebraska volunteers at the South Omaha
club within the next few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02

City Engineer Beal was engaged yester-
day In setting stakes for the sewer for tho
Lincoln school. This stretch of sewer will
be 500 feet in length and be Of sufficient
size to accommodate the needs OF the i'm
mediate neighborhood. 1t Is expected that
several property owners in the vicinity of
the sewer will seek the opportunity Of max
ing connections with this new line and thus
a portion OF the expense will be saved to
the school board. The work of digging the
trenches for this sewer will at
once and it is expected that the greater por-
ton OF the work will be completed before
the opening of the schools ten days hence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
Thirteenth Street Repatred.

County Commissioner Hector said yes
terday that the county road force had Just
completed placing Thirteenth street in a
passabie condition again. The heavy rains
some time ago washed out a large portion
of some OF the intersections and 1t was
necessary to do considerable filing in order
to place the street In fist-class condition
again. This work was all done by the
county, the city having no part in 1t beyond
the fencing of the holes Immediately after
the rains. At the present time the street
is in as good condition as 1t can be put
until 1t is paved.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02

1dfs Insurance company from all sections
Of the country are to be In Omaha next
week. They will partAke Of q banquet
Monday and Tuesday morning al II o'clock
will be the guests Of the exposition. At
the Auditorium a formal welcome will be
extended to the visitors by Or, Miller. There
will be some special music. The delegates
will be the guests OF John Sylvan Brown
during their stay In the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
visit of pistinguished Irishmcu.

BOSTON, Sept. IA cablegram was re-
ceived here today from Lord Mayor Daniel
Talon of Dublin and Hon. John f. Red
mond, NJ. p, signifying their acceptance OF
an invitation to visit the United States to
inaugurate a movement for the erection OF
a monument for Charles Stewart Parnell.
The cable message says they will leave Ire
land about the middle OF October.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
Report of Death Unfounded.

p, 10, Her received a telegram Thursday
from Rock Island stating that a man named
Ulrich had been killed. The sender OF the
telegram 10 unknown to Mr.. Tier, but he
have happened 10 Rudolph Ulrich, who
served as landscape architect for the Trans
mississippi Exposition last year and who did
some work for tbs Greater America this
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
MIII EntertnIn Cnmnnnr y

Beech camp No. 1854 and h. & NJ. camp
No. 2722 OF the Modern Woodmen will unite
in entertaining Company l. of the First reg
iment next Friday night at the camp rooms
of the latter, Sixteenth and Capitol avenue.
There wifi be a program OF music and Inn
promptu speeches and the Foresters OF the
two camps will give an exhibition drill.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
Preparing for Republican primarie.

Each member OF the republican city CEN
trail committee will be expected to look after
his ward in the coming primaries, and es-
pecially in regard to the selection OF judges
and clerks and the location of voting places.
All names Of delegates must be fled on Sep
TENDER s. One voting precinct in each ward
will be provided instead of one for the en-
tire city. as formerly.
An error has been made in Chairman
Burbank's official call, in that the call is
for only one assessor for South Omaha,
while in fact 1t should be for four. An as
SCISSOR Is provided for each ward now, but
under the call only one lis provided for the
entire city.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
Hon Housc scorchcd,

Small boys playing with matches In n
woodshed started a blaze that partly de-
stroyed Chris Hansen's henhouse in the
rear of 1911 South Twenty-ffth street and
James Taylor's barn next door. The build
lngs were not in use and he loss did not
extend beyond that caused by damage to
the roofs. The flames we're e~xtingulsEed
by the fire department.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02

The Bee wac informed Of the tor
eErRm received by Mr.. Her and Immediately
telegraphed Louis V. Erkhart. coroner OF the
in which Rock island is situated. ior
particulars regarding the death. The re-
quleted the fears OF tho many friends
OF Mr.. ulrich In this city. It read as fol-
lows; There was no man by the name Of
Ulrich killed in this county"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
Seeks "A

Elizabeth Rouse sues for a divorce from
Martin J. Rouse. seeks to have her maiden
name restored and asks for the custody of
her four minor children. In her p~n'!tlon
she says that she has been n resident Of
Douglas county for twenty-eight years and
that she was married to the defendant at
Council BLUFFS in 1889. The divorce is asked
for on the grounds OF desertion and non
sunnort.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-02
suss FIato Commission Company.

Suit has been hled In the district court
by Ralph Bittinger against the Flato Com
mission company for breach of a contract OF
guarantee. Bittinger sets up that be made
a purchase of s12, 900 OF y~earling cattle I'M
der guaranty OF the defendant and that
when the delivery OF the cattle became i'm
possible the guaranty was not made good.