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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
STREET RAILWAYS
Over 100 Massachusetts, Roads Have
Filed Annual Reports.

. One hundred and one street railways
have filed their annual reports with the
railroad commissioners.
Sixteen roads, among which is the Bos-
ton Elevated, have not complied with the
regulations of the board, and an extern
sion of time has been granted in the case
of the Boston Elevated, owing to the fact
that the annual meeting of that corpora
ton has not yet been held. Since last
years report fourteen new companies
have been incorporated many of whom
are not vet in operation.
Ten companies ranking outside of the
Boston Elevated as the most important In
the state, namely, the Lynn and Boston,
Worcester Consolidated, Globe of Fall
River, Worcester and Suburban, Brockton
Street Railway, Lowell, Lawrence and
Haverhill, Lowell and Suburban, Union of
New Bedford Quincy and Boston and the
Springfield Street Railway Company, com
pare with 1898 as follows for the ten roads:
1899. 1885, Changes.
Gross earnings. So 174,14S $4,793,9OS "$440, $50
Net earnings. 25S7,941 l,6S5,9SS 1851 959
Total sur, year. 1896 790,O56 1850
%IncreaSe.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
Stronger than
CarbOIiC Acid
AS A GERM DESTROYER.
Made from the Fresh Green Leaves of
the TaSmanian Blue Gum Tree.
NO DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS
The Most Perfect Skin and Toilet Soap
Ever Manufactured.
NO DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS
HARMLESS, FRAGRANT, STIMULATING.

That soap could be manufactured
without the use of fats and oils COM
bined with an alkali has been a great sur
prise to chemists. The base of all soaps
from the cheapest laundry to the finest
toilet having always been made in this
way. However their surprise was not so
great as the pleasure of the medical pro-
fession when 1t was found that a perfect
soap could be made from the fresh green
leaves of the Tasmanian blue gum tree;
these leaves furnishing a product which,
although three times stronger than car
bolic acid as a germicide, is perfectly
harmless. Fer years these leaves have
been the only cure known to the natives
of Tasmania for skin diseases, wounds,
etc, and are today used in the principal
skin disease hospitals of Europe, to the
exclusion of all other remedies Now
that it is possible to incorporate them in
a toilet soap and yet retain all their med
icinal qualities, skin diseases can be
treated more successfully than before
application of the medicant being made
in this way without the use of ointment
which naturally clogs the pores of the
skin.
HYOMEf SKIN SOAP
CleanSeS, Heals, PurifieS, Beauties
Price, IS cents.
Sold by all druggists or sent by mail.
The R. 7. BOOTH COMPANY, ithaca, NY
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Mr., Ralph E.. Aldrich
WEEDS Miss Sadie
Hodgen.
MILLBURY BOY RUN OVER.
Wheels Pass Over His Leg
Without Breaking
Bones.

Millbury, Nov. 22.-The home of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Hodgen was the scene
of very pretty wedding tonight, when
Miss Sadie G. Hodgen and Ralph E.
Aldrich of East Douglas were married
at o'clock, by Rev. C. P. Pierce of
East Douglas The couple was welded
in the northeast parlor under an arch
of evergreen and flowers, the back
ground being covered with evergreen
and cultivated flowers. At o'clock
the couple marched from the south
parlor to the northeast parlor, and a
wedding march was played by Miss
Anna Kennedy of Woonsocket. Fol-
lowing Miss Hodgen and Mr.. Aldrich
were a flower girl Miss Gertrude Dud-
ley, carrying violets, and page, Mas
ter Harold ManniX. The bride was
dressed in silk muslin and carried lilies
of the valley.
Miss Edith Dudley received the
guests and Miss Lena Aldrich of Doug
las and Grace Hodgen of Millbury.
After the ceremony a serenade fol-
lowed by the Manchaug Drum corps.
The presents were elegant and numer-
Gus, including a dinner se.y rom Mr.
and Mrs. J. M. Hodgen, a Morris chair
from Miss Lena Elizabeth Aldrich, a
chamber set from Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich
of East Douglas.
The happy pair stole out of back
door and had a team drive them off,
and many went out looking for them,
to no purpose. After a wedding tour
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldrich will reside at
East Douglas.
Frank G. Sweeney, for many years
assistant superintendent of the Mill
bury division of the Worcester and
Suburban Street Railway company has
been appointed superintendent of the
Newport and Fall River Street Railway
company. When he left here he was
assistant superintendent, and by his in
ventions Of several valuable appliances
for electric cars became superintendent.
He also owns one-third interest in the
Gibbs electric signal system.
Willie Pierce was run over in front
of p. c. Paradis' store tonight by a
team. Young Pierce was coming out
of the store, and started to run across
the road but was overtaken by the
team, which ran over his legs. He was
picked up and carried to his home,
where a doctor was called but found
no bones broken.
The young peoples meeting was held
at the home of J. H. Arnold on Canal
street and a pleasant evening was
passed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
WILL SAIL SATURDAY.

Washington, Nov. 22,-It is expected
at the navy department that Admiral
Schley will sail from New York for
Rio Saturday. He is preparing an itin-
erary of his cruise, which will be sub
mitted to the department before he
sails.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
GUEST OF THE PRINCE.

Kaiser Wilhelm Will Spend Day at
Sandrineham.
Windsor, Nov. pa semi-state din
ner was given at the castle this eve
ming, at which 81 guests, including a
few minor members of the diplomatic
corps, were present. Emperor William
and the empress will go to Sandring-
ham, Saturday, as guest of the Prince
of Wales, and will remain there a day
longer than he had originally planned,
day.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23

Eyes, your honor she went into a
trance"
"What did you do?"
81 threw a pitcher of ice water on her
and yelled for the police:
Ibid she come out of the trance?
"I don't know | was busy coming out
of the transom. cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
YALE MAKES DENIAL.
Files Answer to Charges Made ov
Marsh Heirs.

New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. 22-Counsel
for Yale university in the matter Of
Robert H. Waters appeal from the
probating of the will of his uncle, the
late Prof. o. H. Marsh, this morning,
filed an answer to the appellants re&-
shape of a general denial. 1t reads as
follows:
1.-THE appellee in the above entitled
cause deny all the matters contained
in appellants reasons for ap-
peal, filed November 8, 1899" In addi-
ton to this, the appellant filed notice OF
a claim for jury trial.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
FRESHMEN STRONG

Cambridge, Nov. %. : The. Harvard
freshman team played a short half today
against the second eleven. and showed
strength on the defensive for the second
eleven, after being given the ball most of
the time, was unable to score. The often
sive play of the freshmen was also good.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
HAMILTON WON EASILY,
Trinity No Match for the Visitors
Strong Line.

Hartford, Conn, Nov. y. = Hamilton
College easily defeated Trinity here this
afternoon, the final score standing Is to =.
Hamilton, by using her Cornell tactics
ripped up Trinity's lighter line. All the
scoring was done in the first half of the
game The lineup:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23

Score, Hamilton 49, Trinity g. touch
downs, r. Drummond, Ward, keough,
Umpire. William Fulton, Princeton; ref
cree. MIR. Cunningham, Hamilton; lines
men, Mcguire of Hamilton, Titus of Trim
ity; timers, Baker of Hamilton, Clements
of Trinity.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23

1.-THE officer says you got drunk, upset
fruit stand, knocked down the proprietor,
and kicked and bit and scratched the po-
true. Your N honor. u was trying to lead ij
the strenuous life, and reckon I piled il
on a little too thick. Chicago Tribune,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
STEWART coNFEssEs. ii

Woonsocket, r. l., Nov. 22.-Charles E.
Stewart arrived at Providence this after
noon from Pittsburg with Woonsocket Of
ficers. He admits he is the man who got
$4,000 from the First National Bank here
on q bogus check.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23

With its two performances daily the
Park theater is crowded, and no won
der, with the especially excellent array
of talent provided this week. There are
in the bill Edward M. Favor and Edith
Sinclair in their comedy skit, THE Nc
CURES; Agnes Ardeck, Emmett Dewey
and company, in "A Wife Pro Tenn;
Gertie ellison in popular songs, De Ha-
ven and Hale in a taking speciality,
Field and Russell in dances; Mardo,
the juggler; Silvern and Emerie, aerial
wonders, and John H. Shepley, musical
artist. Next week an exceptionally
strong bill is promised by the manage
ment, and will include Lara Joyce Bell
and company, presenting the delightful
comedietta, Making Night of IT.; Ida
Fuller, q sister of the famous Lo Loie
Fuller. introducing her beautiful spec
tacular dances.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
AMUSE M ENTS

Miss Katherine Rober found in her
present repertoire of plays the most
successful productions that she has
made since she became a star. Her pre-
vious successes when presented in this
city last season are especially we'll re-
membered, and it was a welcome an
nouncement that this popular player
would be at Lothrop's opera house this
week. Madame Sans Gene" was the
opening bill, and Romeo and Juliet
the midweek selection, proved wonder
full attractions for lovers of standard
plays, dis every performance was wit
messed by unusually large audiences.
The production has been given in every
way as elaborate as one could wish for.
The company is much stronger than
that with which she was supported on
her last visit, and deserved applause
has been accorded the individual work.
Tonight and for the rest of the week
the interesting comedy drama, "A Nut
meg Match" will be the attraction.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-23
HYOMEf SKIN SOAP
Heals, PurifieS, Beauties

Price, rs cents.
Sold by all druggists or sent by mail.
THE R. 7. BOOTH COMPANY, ithaca, NY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
WASHINGTON NOT SURPRISED.
an officer Remarks That newcy Is in Habit o
Surprising People.

Washington, Sept. 26.-Not the sllght-
ast surprise was expressed at the navy
department over the arrival OF the
OLYMPIA before her scheduled time
one of the officers on duty in the de-
partment remarked dryly that Dewey
had habit Of surprising people.
Admiral Barker who is about start
ing for New York to welcome Dewey
typlained that ii was undoubtedly nee
essary for Capt. Lamberton to have at
least a fun day to clean up his ship
and put the big white cruiser into the
apple pie order which would be Tequir-
Cd in order that she might pass mus
ter under the keen and critical eyes Of
the many naval men who might De
among the throng Of visitors expected
The following has been received At
the navy department.:
Sandy Hook, n J. Sept, 20.
Secretary Navy, Washington:
Olympia will 50 to Tompkinsville.
tomorrow. DEW u.
Ton1pkinsvillc is the anchorage for
naval vessels off Staten island.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
The Features Of the Days Dealing in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, Sept. 2G-The stock narke
continued dun and listless in character
today. Several favorable incidents i'm
parted an undcrtone of strength and dis
couraged operations for decline. Bu
the soaring tendency of the money rat,
discouraged all speculative demand on III,
long side and the day closed with nearly
al stocks showing losses. The incldcn
which attracted most attention was tn'
engagement in London Of 1890 0O0 in gol.
for New York. Prices rose 10 the highes
on this announcement ANA for number
Of stocks reached level above yester
days close. But money rose upward D,
quick stages to 70 per cent. and the heavi
ness Of the market was renewed. Tn
present and prospect condition or the
money market iS undeniably tight. Rate
advanced NOT only here but at other do
rncstic points both East ana West. New
York exchange AT other points shpWs
continued pressure On this center fOi
money ana The only source Of relief ~
present suggested is the expenditure In
New York by visitors 10 the Dewey cclr
hration The fact of 2 three days hpl!-
day approaching also had It's Influence OI
tn" prevailing dullncSS. The series ~
railroad statements which appeared, tn
day. was a real ANA effective prop 10 tn
market ana undoubtedly induced some
good buying from substantial Interest.
such ar" not dependent on borrowed
money business on All trunk lines wa
reported on an Unprecedented scale
These Facts gAN+. the uudertunc Of firm
ness t. tnc market. the stocks especially
affected being thpsc whose reports W"r"
published. The days net declines rrach"5
q point IN only Il few cases. 4 number Of
Time J to 5i2 points below last night
I losing. Covering by the shorts worked q
partial rally. Tho t,id market was duI,
ard prices VT" lower. Total sales. pan
vanc-d rs. ola - coupon - and ,he mex
~ = in The bid price.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
IHE DEWEY HOME FUkD.
subscriptions Now Game in Rapidly ard io:a
Is S38.81O.

NeW York, Sept. 26-At the meeting
Of the Dewey Testimonial fund at The
Astor house. this afternoon, it was an
.neuucsd thlt Miss Helen Gould haC
given $3.50 toward tn" Dewey fund
Seven hundred and fifty dollars she
sent to the committc at Wdshingtor
and $500 to the New York committee
She designated $3.50 of this money rs
pavment for a box for herself anc
friends AT the white Squadron"
Additional subscriptions to IL, Dewey
HGnc fund have been received by AS
eis:lrt Secretary Nandarlip at Wash
inato.l. Is follows: Joseph Pulitzer
New YORK. $ln00; Senator Fl. w. Cor
bctt. oregon. $500: Senator James Nc
MILAN, Michigan, 5000; Hartley II
Graham, New York. 5000; ]. q. Schmid-
lapp, Cincianati. $500; T.. :. Converse
Boston. $1i: Whitelaw Reid. New York
$500: Chicago ti:emen, $+lN; chicag
police. So; also 4 long list Of smaller
amounts; total to date. $3S.Sl0.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
RAILROAD MEN MEET.
Seventeenth Annual Session o! Eastern Main
tenance OF Way Association.

Portland. Me. Sept 26.-The opening
meetings of the 18th annual conven-
tion of the Eastern Maintenance Of
Way Association were held at the Fai-
mouth hotel. today. This association
is composed of The road masters of the
different New England railroads. The
following are the members present:
T.. H. Bryant, Il. p. Collins. ]. NJ. Torr
j. +. Nickcrson. :. G. Parsun ana T.
f.. Silby Of the New York, New Haven
& Hartford: g. l.. French. T.. A. Has
kel, J. Il. Patch. A. 4. 5,ickney, f.
&. StnWcl. w. II. Tuttle and q. H.
Prmbertnn of the Boston x Maine: q.
Il. Daggett F a. DuloT Of the Rum
ford Falls Il Rangclry Lake Railroad:
J. w. Mcnamara of the f'iIchburg;
George Ncvins ana II. \. Toward of
the Maine Central. 4. j. Sullivan Of
the Boston q Albany; q. S. osgond Of
the Portland 4 Rumford Falls. and q.
Il. Lentrll Of the Boston & Albany.
Shortly after , o'clock. President j.
NJ. Torr of the n. u. n. II. * H..
called the convention to order The
following new members were elected:
Walter q. Berg. engineer of the LehiSh
Valley Railroad. Henry Ware. road
master of the Buffalo Il & =. Railroad:
Edward I.aaS Of the &. NJ. x St T.
Railroad; IL. -. -. Iiales of the Fitch
burg Railroad: y. l.. poWnes of the
Maine Central Railroad: and Chas. y
Silhey of the New York. New Haven
e Hartford Railroad.
The following officers Werc elected
Pres, r. r. Haskell Of the Boston 4
Albany; vice president. +. +. Silhey ol
the n. Y. n III. & H.; secretary anC
treasurer f. c. Stowell of the L. & NJ
Railroad
number of topics related to the
purpose Of the association We're dis
cussed at today's sessions.
This evening, the following additional
candidates We're admitted: A. ]. Lo.
gan, +. W. SaWtelle. Maine Central
w. =. Wade. New York. New Hover
\ Hartford: w. a. Tarr Maine Cen
tral. Jos. Richards, Fitchbure. one o
the interesting visitors at the conven
ton was Mr.. Shimhe kunisawa Of til,
engineering department Of the imperia
railways Of Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
Chicago Markets.

Chicago. Sept. 26.
Profit taking was the feature Of today
market. ana material declines in whea
ana corn resulted Oats closed unchanged
December wheat declined X ana Septem.
Der 3s. Corn closed y lower. Provisions
CLOSED with insignificant changes both
ways.
The leading futures closed as follows.
" WHEAT-September. "a; December, Il,
Nav 1873. ~
,coRN-s September, 3ll2; December. 30;
.oATss--septembcr PTS December 22s,
PORk-October $SI1ib. Decemhor
So 2: January. 50 Is.
LARD-October, $5371h; December. s.. f5
January, $751; w. ~
RlBS-October. $5.75; January. $50.
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOCR-Firm.
red, 1874. w. =
CoKN-No. >. sr.: No. yellow. 3.la
OATS-No. ?. 22a,@23h: No. white. -251L
NJ. white. 2i34M25Ia - q
RYE-No. .. 5S.
BARLEY-No. .. 40Gi6.
1.l2 wv -" es'eifi'
TIMOTHY SEED-s24O
LARD-s5 22t.Gt5.i0 40
PORK-Mess, $7.65aS.2o: shorr ribs. s5o
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
BaITLESHlP KEARSaaGE
Will al Once Go Into Commission With the
North Atlantic Squadron.

Washington, Sept. 26.-The following
telegram has been received by judge
Advocate General Lemly from the
president of the trial board. announc-
ing the result of the speed trial of the
battleship &earsarge, yesterday, OFF the
New England coast:
Boston. Sept. 25.-Kearsarge speed
trial completed. Average speed fol
four continuous hours. subject to tidal
corrections, 16S45 knots. The margin
is considered to cover and will grant
builders request to return 10 Newport
News. VIII report corrected speed
when computations are completed.
Rodgers"
The navy department VIII at once
make arrangements T. put the kear-
sarge into commission ana she viii
temporarily be attached to the North
Atlantic squadron.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
LOSS or The URDANeTA.
Official 6dyces Say Commander Killed and
Fate OF Crew Unknown.

Washington sept. 26.-Tho navy depar
nl"nj, today. received from kcnr Aumiri
Watson a Cibl"GrHn announcing the cap
tur,. ana destruction Of the Shnbp.tt t.f
.lancta reported in tn" press diaphtcnc=
nf yesterday. Another dispatch from tHe
admiral states that he learns through IN
silrgcnt sources that her commander,
Naval Cadet Woibpfu &. Wocd, was killed
i'm the action. The fate Of the crew Is not
known. Admiral Watsnn's dispatch fpl-
lows:
Secretary of Navy. Washington:
C;unboIt t'rdHucta, Cadet W"lborn ..
Wood commanding. has been captured
and DESTROYED bl the in4urEr ntS, Whilr
bi.ckadiug. The wreck Is hard aground.
water 1Wn feet deep, n'1r OHni. ~ Gram
river northwestern corner ui Manila nag,
ana n completely Quilted DRAFT maxi.
mum Was .rsa than siA frot. DiaPla,"
m.lt ia t.uS. e. Eatj,rl consists pi
ruuuarr rapid tiyc gun. unr machine
gun Wud tuLrntt!'t. one mas hillr gun
tNuruyuGtldt. Ii HIlImrtrcs-
The reason uf his presence in thaI river
rs MT Known Commander CuruWtl WAS
preventing tnr lIunin-, pi arms Win li
,n.n. iis force tun suail tp TACK armed
INSURGENTS uL thr village. Water ~ only
eiX ft,t deep on thc hlr a' TIM mouth XXX
thr river. cannot obtain dny aHtn, u;-
information yrt because INSURGENTS "!tt
.unI respect n+g III truce. cadet Wood
w.th th. crew uf nine enlisted mem ana
nu. Chiuamrn Ir, nrt accounted ftr- Th-
name ana RATE of Am. rirnNy. Wnp. HlI uf
them, W-rr attached tp tn" oregon, n "a.
follows
BENJAMIN James Gry.n. COX vain. WH
liam LNchrll. seaman, Michael 'fjiu.u
Burke. ordinary seaman. G,Irg" Daniel
Powers. apprentice. FIRST class; Arthu-
William brummoEI mAshuiSt, hl#t
class. Juhu James Far.,y. private. mr.,
class. ThomI- Grey. fireman. second
class. samuel St'r., .'.'Inan. t:,r"-.
by mail. 'Si,'.h WATSON
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
AGITATION AGAINST SALOONS.
900 900 Pledges 10 Sc Secured TO Vote
far Abolition OF Liquor Traffic.

Chicago. Sept. 26-The Chronicie says:
The anniversary of Frances f. vii
lard'S berth is to be made the occa-
sion for the organized agitation against
saloons. which is expected II attain na r.
tional proportions. The movement is
10 be undertaken by young people all
over the land and the first convention
will begin in this city, tomorrow. Del
egates from a dozen states will attend
Christian young people Will work To
enlist the sympathy ~ he voters. who
are to pledge themselves To vote for
the abolition Of the liquor traffic when
l,OOo 0oo signatures have been obtained.
This. il is thought, can be done by
1900
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
New fuTk Produce Market.

New York. Sept 96
fLbl R-Receipts 3, leo bbls.: exports
l611 Jhl... sales, 1,n0 bbs: opened stead,
l.dt ruled quiet ana closed a shade easit.
IN sympathy with wheat.
WHEAT-Rtceipts. 10. 475 bushels: sales
3,N",o"o bushels, S-U,u0 bushels spot: spot
weak. No red. rs fob anoat; Nj
Northern Duluth. S0i4 fob anoat To ar
rive. new. No. | hard Duluth. SO t0 ar
rive; No. red, ~ elevator.
CoRN-Receipts. 43S, as bushels; ax
ports. y, ,Nh bushels; sales. S0.tjO bushels
futures, $4,000 bushels spot: spot weak.
No :, 4m4 fob afloat: 29a4 elevator
Receipts. $4,000 bushels; sales.
lh'W bushels exports: spot tirmer: No .
3Sia; No. .. y; No. white. 30lx No {
white. 20; track mixed Western, 2SIa0i 80.
track white, 3DGt35.
BlfEF-Firm; cut meats, firm.
l-AitD-tirmer; Western steamed S. 20
September nominal; refined, irm; CONT
nent. S6.05.
PORk-Firmer.
BUTTER Steady; Western creamery.
l'"2} do; factory, lSi.ql5l2: June cream
EGGS Steady; state and Pennsylvania
2042l.
OTATOES-Steady; Jerseys, SiO0G1 40.
New York, $l256tl.l0: Long island. 81 25Ib
l:t-.2; Jersey, M.I5M2.0O; Southern sweets
$1.0Ultl5 so.
SuGAk-Raw, irregular ana nominal:
lair refining. 1916: centrifugal % fest
! 10; reiincd, dun ana barely steady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
SUZeRa!NTf NOT TIE ISSUE.
But Redress Of Grievances OF UilIanders Will
Be Insisted Upon BY England

London, Sept 26.-The secretary of
state for the home department. Sir
Matthew Whiteridley. speaking. this
evening. ut Blackpool indicated that
the question of suzerainty would not be
used to force an issue i'll the Transvaal
lie said. however, that The British gov
ornmcnt would insist upon a redress
Of the grievances of the ITitlanders
under the conventions of 1881 and 1881
If these conventions had been adhered
10, he declared, the quarrel would never
been heard Of
Sir VIM. Vernon IIarcourt writes to
ihe Times denying that the controvcr-
-y regarding the suzerainty was intro
duced by the TransvaaI government
lie says it was originated by Mr.
Chamberlain in his dispatch Of Sept.
IS, 1897
The Transvaars independence" I"
says Sir William. is complete Even
IN foreign affairs the only thing re
served is the final approval Of the
Queen TO treaties negotiated. It is un-
fortunate that the suzeraiuty question
was ever raised and the sooner the
whole dispute is dismissed the better.
Nothing but mischief can come from
the employment of vague terms like
suZerainty' and paramountcy' Be
yond doubt the relations of Great Brit
ain with the Transvaal rest upon the
terms of the convention of 1854 acd
upon nothing else. What we have TO
do is to get the franchise question set
tied as quickly as possible. without tn
Importation of eXtraneous matter.
If, as the government is understood
to desire. both parties can take a Row
departure, there can D. - obstacle Il,
an amicable solution
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-27
INSUAGENT FORTS CAPTURED.
Col. Snyder Kou,s the Enemy and Takes
Fortlications tn Cebu.

Manila. Sept. 27.-945 a M-CoL
Simon Snyder. commander of the 10Th
Infantry. with Ill men has captured
the inswr,nt forts in the island nf
Cebu. 1ne Insurgents were completely
routed. The Americans had one Killed
ana fuur WIunded. The enemy is be
Ir.tl IL have lost 40 men.