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DREYFUs TRIAL BEGINS.
err Begins at Rennes, France
Loudly Declares Innocence.

Rennes, Aug. s.--The proceedings of
the court-martial before which Capt.
Dreyfus is on trial opened at 7:1o
o'clock Monday morning and few
hours later adjourned, after deciding
to sit behind closed doors to-day and
as many of the following days as are
necessary for the examination of the Sc
cret dossier. The next public session
will probably take place on Saturday.
Capt. Dreyfus entered the courtroom
with a firm step, though his features
were pallid. He is partly bald, and
what hair he has is gray and close
clipped.
He answered the formal questions of
the judge as to his name, age, ETC., in
clear, determined voice. lie sat fac
ing the judges with his hands resting
on his knees, an impassive figure. The
trial opened, so far as Rennes is con-
cerned, in an atmosphere of perfect
tranquility. The population is appar-
emily Indifferent.
The scene inside the courtroom was
most animated. Every inch of space
was filled & quarter of an hour before
the proceedings opened.
A very dramatic scene occurred when
Col. Jouaust handed the prisoner a
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gold of his own honestly If he could
get it no other way.

gold OF his own honestly II he could
get it no other way.
On the morning of the twelfth day
he saw the others were all at their work
before he made his way to the top Of
the cliff. Although he knew the young
girl would see him, he did not suppose
she would attach any particular inn
portance to the matter.
The sun was just showing above the
horizon as he glanced sharply toward
the distant bowlder, where mans fig
ure stood outin plain sight. Even as he
looked it disappeared.
'He's got more sand than thought"
muttered Bowers, as he made his way
back to his claim and worked away
with feverish energy. Il must risk it
tonight or never!"
He retired to his tent as usual that
night, but not to sleep: He had other
work to do. AS soon as he was satisfied
the rest were asleep he made his way
cautiously to the cleft in the,rocll which
led to the plain below. On one shoulder
he carried the results of his two weeks
labor in the shape of a weighty bag OF
gold, while in his hand was a rope lad,
sure.
To fasten the last to the top of the
obstructing bowlder was an easy task
aided by the light Of a match, which
could not be seen outside. Down the
ladder he felt his way, and after some
Nv ,.aoaboI hn 1of, bo
starlight made the rest of the way com.
paratively easy.
AS he approached the rock he saw 8
dark figure, Fastening to meet him and
moment later Obed Rider stood before
him, saying:
"Is it you, Bowers?"
eyes, Rider, it's me an yer brick
Right on time!"
II got here yesterday. Sold the
horses for $3.50 apiece and put the coin
in safe place there. Got three horses
with me back here. What, are you
going to do?''
"'Git the bosses an follcr mel" said
Bowers, hurriedly. "I'll explain later
on"
Rider obeyed, and as they made their
way across. the plain he asked again
what his companion intended to do.
"All you've got ter do is ter wait
where put yer an do as tell yer, an
to-morrer you'll be a rich man." re-
piled Bowers, mysteriously.
When they reached the base of the
cliff he fastened the animals securely
and led the way into the narrow pas.
sage, saying:
'Hold on to my coat. Itisn't far"
When they came to- the rope ladder he
struck a match and whispered:
"stay here till come an pass some
thin down ter yer. Take it out an
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QUIET AT CLEVELAND.
Military ProtcctiUn-MOre PeO-
pie, Use the Cars.

Cleveland, O., Aug. S. - For the first
time in over two weeks the city is
practically without military protection.
All of the troops were relieved from
guard duty. Two of the SiXty-fourth
regiment companies now guarding the
barns of the Big Consolidated Street
Railway company were relieved from
duty entirely. The other four COM
panies were withdrawn from the barns
to the central armory.
The withdrawal of the troops leaves
the civil authorities to again cope with
any disturbances that may take place.
More people apparently used the Big
Consolidated cars in order to reach the
business portion of the city Monday
morning than OH any other day since
the present strike begun.
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UPRISING IN sANTo DOMINGO.
Followers of Jimincx Take I'm Arms
In His Behalf Against the
Government.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, Aug. Seems.
Pablo Reyes, Ramon Pacheco, elena Ma
varro, Jose Polo and Jose Jiminez have
taken up arms in Santo Domingo in
favor of Don Juan Isidro Jiminez and
occupy the plains of Chaguei and Gu
rabo as far as Jose de Las Matas, as
well as the towns of Guayabin, Sabi-
meta, Manzanillo and Dajabon, aban-
doned by the troops of the government
of Santo Domingo. More than half of
these troops are said to have gone over
to the camp of Gen. Pacheco, who is
reported to have more than 500 we'll
armed men under his command.
Gen. Guellito, governor of Monte
Criste, who, it is claimed, has already
lost half his troops, who have gone over
TO the enemy, is in desperate position
and unable to attack the revolutionists.
1t is added that he will be obliged to
capitulate.
Numbers of Dominicans are arriving
i'll Hayti by sea in order to join by cross
ing the frontier the camp of Gen.
Pacheco.
Puerto Plata. Santo Domingo, Aug.
S.-Senor Alvarez, the minister of
finance, and Senior Cordero with 100
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THE FLORIDA STORM.
Train Blown from the Track
shipping Suffers.

River Junction, Fla, Aug. 5.-The
most disastrous cyclone that ever WIS.,
tied this section of Florida completely
annihilated Carrabelle, Mcintyre and
Lanark Inn, south of here, Thursday.
At Carrabelle only nine houses remain
of once beautiful and prosperous
town. Communications from the may
or state that 200 families are without
homes and shelter and many are COM
pletely destitute. OF Mcintyre only
two mill boilers mark the place of the
town. Lanark Inn, the famous summer
resort, was blown into the gulf. The
Carrabelle, Tallahassee & Georgia rail-
road is washed away for a distance of
30 miles. passenger train was blown
from the track more than 100 yards.
Many passengers were injured, but
their names are unobtainable. Mary
Williams (coloredD was killed at Cara
belle. Numerous others had legs and
arms broken. Daniel Neel, of Apa-
lachicola, had his back broken and is
not expected. to recover. No fatalities
are reported from Mcintyre or Lanark.
Fifteen ships lying at anchor in Dog
island cove and upper anchorage are
now all high and dry on St. Georges
and Dog island. Twelve we've loaded
with lumber and ready for seu. Moth
ing remains of them but mass of
wreckage. When the Italian bark Cor
tesla struck she split in two from stem
to stern. Three pilot boats and the
steamers Ola and Capitola and 40 boats
of under 20 tons were lost. Six lum-
Der lighters, loaded, are gone. Not one
of the entire fleet can be saved. Five
unidentified bodies were recovered Fri
day, supposed TO be sailors. Tugboats
have gone from here to the scene of
the wreclkagc and all possible aid is be-
ing given. Fifty destitute sailors were
brought here and are being cared for.
A mass meeting of citizens was held
here and all possible aid will be given
the Carrabelle destitute. One million
dollars will not cover the loss. The
insurance was small.
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long strip of cardboard upon which the
bordereau was pasted.
DO you recognize this document 2"
Dreyfus replied, with a passionate
outburst:
mo, my colonel. am innocent. J.
declare it here, as 1 declared it in 1894.
l am a victim" His voice here was
choked with sobs, which must have
stirred every spectator in court, The
voice of the prisoner did not seem hui
man. 1t resembled the cry of wound-
ed animal.
AS he ended his reply with the words:
"Five years in the galleys. My wife!
My children! My God. am innocent!
Innocent" Col. Jouaust said: Then
you deny it?"
Dreyfus replied: "Yes, my colonel"
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FULL BLOODS DEFEATED.
Burlington Elected Chief of Chcro-
lSee Tribe of Indians by 1000
Majority.

Vinita, I. t., Aug. s.-Incomplete re-
turns from the Cherokee election, held
Monday, indicate the defeat Of the ma
tional ticket, which had the support of
the full-blood clement III the nation,
and the election Of Burlington for prin-
cipal chief by 1000 majority. The
Downing ticket, which was headed by
Burlington, was elected all the way
through. This defeat Of the full-bloods
makes it certain that the treaty with
the United States will be revived, or a
new commission appointed to make a
treaty with the Dawes commission.
The successful party went into the cam
paign on platform favoring the al
lotment of tribal lands and the revival
of the Dawes treaty.
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A FATAL ACCIDENT,
Heavily Loaded Trolley Car Falls
Forty Feet from a Trestle.
Twenty Nine Persons Killed and
Many InJured-ScOre of Excur-
aionists Drowned at Dar
Harbor, Me.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Aug. Z. - Many
persons were killed by an accident on
the Stratford extension of the Shelton
Street Railway company at four o'clock
Sunday afternoon when a loaded troll
ley car went off the trestle over Peck's
millpond at Oronoquc, about six miles
north of Bridgeport, and sank in the
flats 40 feet below. Twenty-Five peo-
pie are known to be dead and dozen
or more injured.
Only Two Excupc.
Only two persons are known to have
escaped unframed. 1t is believed that
there were 43 passengers on the car,
but the Indicator was removed by con-
ductor of another car and spirited
away, so that it is impossible to state
accurately the number aboard.
The scene of the accident is midway
between Shelton and Bridgeport. The
car was north-bound, running toward
Shelton. 1t was in charge of Conductor
John Carroll, of Bridgeport, who was
among the killed, and Motorman Ham
ilton, of Bridgeport, who escaped by
jumping.
The trestle is 44O feet long, made of
iron, with stone foundations, and was
not protected by guard rails. South of
the trestle is an incline, down which
the car ran at high rate of speed.
After it ran onto the trestle for about
ten feet the trucks left the rails and
then the car continued on the ties for
oil, 4
trestle and dropped into the pond be-
low, overturning completely and up
ending. When the car struck the four
ton motor and the heavy trucks crushed
into it, instantly killing many of the
passengers.
Three physicians who were passcn-
gers on n car short distance behind ar
rived quickly on the scene and rendered
all possible assistance to the in ,jured.
Word was sent to Bridgeport and three
ambulances and police wagon We're
hurried to the scene and the injured
were taken to Bridgeport general hos
pital. A morgue was improvised in
the main room of the town hall at STRAIT
ford, and in n very short time % bodies
were laid out awaiting Identification.
The accident was witnessed by Miss
Frances Peck, who resides about 400
feet from the bridge. She was upstairs
ut her home rs the car was passing, and
she says that it was running al an I'M
usually fast rate. Frank Cramer, who
was bathing near the bridge, states
that the passengers were all singing
and in the most joyful mood as they
passed him. The road, which is prac-
tically controlled by the Bridgeport
Traction company, was opened for
traffic last Thursday.
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Would Build q Hnxpital.

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. s.-The Meth
odist conferences Of the state have
given approval to the plan of building Il
great Protestant hospital in Des
Moines. The statement is made that
while the Catholics have splendid hos
pitfalls in all the large cities, the
Protestants have but one in Iowa. All
evangelical denominations will be in
terested in the proposed institution. A
half million dollars will be raised. of
which 100000 will be invested in
buildings and equipment, the balance
in a permanent endowment fund. AL
ready many large subscriptions are re-
nortel
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Struck by n Train.

Humboldt, Ia, Aug. 5.-A Northwest
crn passenger train ran into u wagon
and team east of this city Friday, in
stantly killing two men who were in
the wagon and injuring the third one
SO that he died in u short time. There
was nothing on their persons or in the
wagon to Indicate who the men were
or where they came from. From the
outfit in the wagon it is inferred they
were on q hunting trip. They were all
young men, none Of them appearing to
be over rs years of age, and the
Youngest about u.
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CHAPTER XIII.
RoBB1NG THE CAVE.

Hank Bowers had been lseenly aware
OF what was going on about him. He
had worked steadily at his claim, and
would have considered himself lucky
dog had he not seen the men opposite
him carrying their findings to- the cave
each night in heavy canvas bag, of
which they had large supply.
They're diggin' fer me-"
This was his secret consolation and
apparently it satisfied him. His plans
bade fair 10 come out we'll if the sailor
kept his word and returned. This was
the only disturbing thought. It was
the fear that his associate might fail
him that induced him to delve with all
his might in order that he might have
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MORE MEN FOR MANILA.
Otis to he Reinforced by 10000 Sol
dicrs Before Dry Season
Begins.

Washington, Aug. IA statement
prepared at the war department shows
that by October % there will be at Ma
Mia or OH the way to the Philippines
100000 men. They will all reach the
island before the beginning Of the dry
season. The troops to be sent from this
country are ten regiments of volun-
teers, amounting TO 1900 men; recruits
for skeleton regiments organized i'll the
Philippines, 1900; recruits for regulars,
$500; eight troops of cavalry; 9G5; ma
rines, 400. Beginning to-day and up TO
October 20 there will sail from the Pa
cific coast II transports with a carry
ing capacity of G93 officers and 1870
men, which will include nearly all the
organizations above named.
Washington, Aug. S.-The following
dispatch was received Monday from
Admiral Watson, in command of the
Asiatic station:
Secretary OF the Navy-Nazro, the COM
mander Of the Manila on July II, recstab-
lished lighthouse at Cape Melville, Balabac,
Philippine islands; hoistcd flag with APP
propriate honors. July 10, in his return, 10
Moros under arms were found to be in
possession of the lighthouse. Landing
party commanded by Ensign L. l.. Bssett.
encountered resistance. No casualty in
our party. Loss in killed. one officer and
one man of the enemy. Dieago Manalo,
chief of the Balabac Moros, was killed,
seven taken prisoners, two escaped. Chief
of party was very unpopular with the pco-
pie Of Balabac. Philippine Islands. owing
to fear of him. Light has been restored.
Manila has landed force. Charlcstown
is on her way to Balabac: will render all
assistance possible
(SigneU "WATSON."
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XIII. Daughter and Self.

Greentown, O., Aug. Truth Swartz,
aged 16, was killed by her mother, Mrs.
Catherine Wise, Sunday morning. The
murderess then went mile and half
and threw herself into a pool Of water
at an abandoned stone quarry. Her
body was fshed out by neighbors Sun
day afternoon. The facts brought out
by an investigation of the county COR
oner are that the young girl had loved
in an unfortunate way. The distracted
mother declared she would find some
way to save her daughter. During the
night the mother arose, went down.
stairs and slashed her daughters throat
with razor which was left lying on
table in the room. In her struggle
for life the girl threw up her hands,
which were cut with the razor.
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YIELD OF GOLD.
The Worlds Production for the Year
May Reach 95,n0O,OOO-
Africa Leads.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Ihe director of
the mint has nearly completed his cst-
mate of the worlds gold production for
the year 1893. The data ut hand seem
10 warrant the conclusion that the pro-
duction will amount TO ut least 1884,
100000, and possibly S295, 100000. Africa
leads all other countries with $SO,30O,-
COO, with Australia second, with $G7,-
100000, and the United States third
with $64 ,463, 900. Russia is credited with
$25, 100000, Mexico with 100000, and
Canada, including the klondike, with
S14OOO.OOO.
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fasten it on the boss an come back. If
yer hear eny shootin' come up an
gimme hand!'
Without waiting for Rider to reply he
assembled the ladder, leaving the latter
in the dark passage and in no enviable
frame Of mind.
Snow for the gold" he muttered, as
he crept silently toward the cave.
It was a perfect night, and the stars
overhead gave sufficient light to enable
Bowers to see objects quite distance
away. He was obliged to move very
carefully over the broken ground to
avoid a fall, but he seemed entirely at
home at this sort of work: avoiding
rolling stones as if by instinct.
In order to reach the cave he must
pass close to the tents, and as he drew
near them he redoubled his caution, for
his only hope of success lay in stealth.
Nearer and nearer he crept until he
could hear the heavy breathing of the
occupants, and for fully five minutes he
stood motionless, every sense on the
alert.
Apparently the entire party was
asleep, and with noiseless step he stole
past the two tents and fixed hiseyes on
the opening to the. cave. Twice since his
arrival he had managed to peep inside
unobserved, and only that morning he
had seen the pile of fat canvas bags on
the ground to the left. He had also no
ticed that the boughs and blankets
upon which Avery and his daughter
slept were on the opposite side.
Now he was within ten feet of the
entrance, and after last swift glance
at the tents behind him he dropped to
his knees and crawled deliberately up
to it.
Again he paused.
Yes, they were both asleep. He could
hear the long-drawn breathing at the
right, and plainly distinguish that of
the father from his daughter.
Then, like some huge black spider, he
crawled into the inky darkness, and
was lost to view.
Inch by inch he advanced, guiding
himself by the glimpses he had fixed in
his mind of the place, until his hand
rested on the treasure. The bags were
heavy, and he moved them with diff
Guilty in his recumbent position, but he
had come prepared.
Thrusting his hand into his bosom, he
produced short, thick thong, with
which he fastened two of the largest
together, pausing often to be certain
he had not disturbed the sleepers.
When this was done he hung them
over his neck in such manner that
they swung clear from the floor. His
next move was to stuff two small bags
into his shirt. Then, with infinite pa
thence, he worked his way back to the
door and through it.
His breath came hard as, he reached
the open air, for the strain had been
tremendous. Detection meant almost
certain death, and even his iron nerve
had not been proof against the si,ua-
ton.
| When he had somewhat recovered. hi
crept slowly by the tents. until salts
fled that all immediate danger we
past. Then he rose 10 his feet. an.
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Fever Under Control.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Otlicial re-
ports to the marine hospital service
from the soldiers home at Hampton
show that the yellow fever situation
there continues favorable. Surgeon
White reports TO DR.. Wyman that there
is nothing suspicious in the town of
Hampton. There were no new cases
and only two deaths at the home Fri
day, according 10 a report DR.. Vickcry,
the surgeon at he institution, sent to
the surgeon general. DR.. Vickcry eX-
pressed the opinion that the immune
help on their way there should be sur-
ficient, as the epidemic seems to be
checked,
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Crickcts Come in s,vnrms.

GaIcsburg, ILL.,, Aug. 5.-Crickcts
swarmcd into the city Thursday night
in such vast numbers as to be a great
nuisance. They were so thick that cleo
trio lights were concealed. Along Main
street the fronts OF stores and sidewalks
were dcnscly covered, and pedestrians
could not escape killing them by scores.
In front Of hotels no one could stay,
while cafes and restaurants were great
ly plagued. Friday morning bushels
were swept from the walks into the gut
f0rs
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Busy Day for President

Plattsbnrg, N. Y, Aug. s.-The pres
ident had busy day Monday. lie wit
messed the yacht races in the afternoon
on board the yacht Elfrida in company
with Vice President Hobart and Mrs.
Hobart and party. Later he took n
short drive with Vice President Hobart.
In the evening he held long conference
with Secretary of War Root, who ar
rived on the 4: Is train. Mrs. Mckinley
continues to improve slowly.
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ThnuAnnds Arc Idle.

San Francisco, Aug. 4.-The steamer
Charles Nelson arrived fromSt. Michaels
via Dutch Harbor Thursday, 31H days
from st. Michaels. The Nelson carried
Ill passengers and the wealth of her
passengers is estimated at about $780,,
coo. The news from Dawson is not the
most encouraging. Thousands of men
are idle, loafing on every street corner
and in every saloon. The government
has already sent many back to their
former homes.
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Stockholders. Must pny,

Detroit, Mich, Aug. Sd. l.. Hudson
receiver of the defunct Third National
bank, has received notice from the
comptroller of the currency that fur
Their assessment Of 1G per cent. has been
ordered upon the capital stock. The
first assessment was declared in Feb
ruary, 1894, soon after the bank closed,
for a total of $685., 1000. The new assess
ment is for the remaining $4,000, and
brings the total up to 100 per cent,
which is the limit of the law.
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men went to Monte Christi Sunday.
They united there with 700 men who
had been assembled in behalf of the
government for the restoration of or
der. Armed steamers are watching the
coast 10 prevent the landing of an in
surrectionary expedition, should such
thing be attempted.
The governor Of Monte Christi has
5000 men under arms for the prcscrva-
ton of the peace.
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Under Control.

Newport News, Va, Aug. u There
were no deaths or new cases of yellow
fever at the soldiers home Sunday, and
the authorities feel certain that they
have succeeded in cffectually checking
the disease. No other cases of yellow
fever have been reported at Phoebus.
1t is thought now that quarantine re-
strictions will be modified this week
and that they will soon be removed al
together.
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The Sham rock Sails.

Glasgow, Aug.4.-Sir Thomas Lipton's
challenger Shamrock, accompanied by
the owners steam launch Erin, sailed
from Fairlie at five o'clock Thursday
evening, an enthusiastic crowd lining
the shore and cheering as the vessel
Wog cast off.
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Grape Crop Destroyed.

Ashtabula, O., Aug. S. = Prof. J. S.
Love-. of Ashtabula, r. S. Clymonts, OF
Cleveland, and S. F. Higlcy, of Geneva,
members of the Northeastern Ohio
Grape association, have just completed
their inspection of large number Of
vineyards in the lake shore grape belt.
They find that grapes in this section
are almost totally destroyed by dry rot,
entailing a loss of ST 100000.