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Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Another Expert Names MoIineux.

New York, Dec. 20.-After having been on the witness stand for nine days, three of which were given over to a searching cross examination, William ]. Kinsley, the chief expert In handwrit- ing for the prosecution in the case of Ro- land B. Molineux, concluded his testi- mony yesterday. Mir. Weeks excused him at o'clock, and the next half hour was taken up by NIT. Osborne in an at tempt to clear up some of the points that had become involved by the cross examination. Another of the states sx- perts, John +. Tyrell of Milwaukee, who Is employed by the Northwestern Life Insurance company, was then put on the stand. He was there only long enough to say that in his opinion all the ex- hibits in the cass-the admitted writings, the Barnet and Cornish letters and the poison wrapper address-were written by the defendant. He had just gone into an explanation of the reasons for his be- lief when court adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
CANAAN, CONN, THURSDAY
FRIENDLY ACT BY SPAIN.
Drafts Sent For Interest nsue Under a
 Treaty Affected by the Mnr.

Drafts Sent For Interest Isue Under a
 Treaty Affected by the War.
 Washington, Dec. 20.-Bellakmy Storer, United States minister to Spain, has tele- graphed to the state department that the Spanish government had forwarded to the United States drafts covering the ar rears of interest for the years 1898 and 1899, payable to this government under the treaty of 1884. This treaty provided for the payment of claims of American citizens arising from losses suffered by them through Spanish aggressions on the high seas and the illegal blockades of South American ports.
 Like all other treaties between the United States and Spain, this treaty was denounced, as the diplomatic term is, by the Spanish government at the outbreak of hostilities in April, 1898. Spain's vol untary resumption of the payment of the interest on the indemnity constitutes mo- tice that she considers the treaty of 1884 to be still in force. This Is regarded here as a graceful act and is interpreted as desire on the part of Spain to forget the strife of last year and to endeavor to bring the two governments into relations as cordial as those that existed between them prior to the late war. The drafts cover payments of about S60,000.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
omcer. of Jer.ey Lesi.Inture.

Trenton, Dec. 20.-The Republican house caucus for the selection of officers for the assembly during the coming session of the legislature, which begins next month, has filled the principal places without op- position. E. W. Wakelee was elected per manent chairman, which makes him lead CT of the house. Following are the off cers: Speaker, Benjamin F. Jones, Essex; clerk, James Parker, Passaic; assistant clerk, George E. Poole, Morris; journal clerk, Noah F. Morrison, Union; ser geant-at-arms, Frank Tantum, Mon- mouth; assistants, Horatio Hazens. Ocean; John G. Cooper, Somerset; bill clerk. George F. Powell, Essex.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
CURRENCY BILL PASSED.
Majority of Forty vot~s-New Com,
 mtttess Announced.

Majority of Forty vot~.-New Com-
 antttess Announced.
 The currency bill has been passed by the house of representatives by a vote of lS0 10 150. If had the united sup port of every Republican in the house and of II Democrats, Messrs. Clayton, Drisgy, Fitzgerald. Levy, Ruppert. Scud- der, Underhill and Wilson of New York. McAlear of Pennsylvania, Denny of Ma ryland and Thayer of Massaehusetts.
 All the other Democrats voted against the measure or were paired against It ex- cspt MT. John Walter Smith, governor elect of Maryland; MT. stallinss of As- bams and General Joseph Wheeler of Alabama. MT. Stsllings of Alabama has not been present in the house this session owing to illness.
 On Monday the speaker announced the committee selections. The important new chairmanships are those of MT. Bro- sius of Pennsylvania, chairman of tha banking and currency committed; Mir Grosvspor of Ohio, chairman of msrchaus disc and fisheries: Mir. southard of ohict chairman of coinage, and Mir. Cooper of Wisconsin. chairman of the newly form ed committee on insulsr .effairs.
 Two resolutions in opposition to the rs- tsntion by the United States of the Phii~ ippms Islands were introduced into the senate Monday, one by Mir. Tillman of South Carolina and the other by MT. Bn- con of Georgia. Their intent practically is the same--to yield the islands 10 . gov. ernment to be established by the FilipfA nos themselves. Both senators gave mo- tice of their intention to address the sen- ate on their respective resolutions.
 The house was in session two bours on Tuesday. A large number of psrfunctorx resolutions for printing for committees. leave to sit during the sessions, etc.. neo- essary to get the committees under why. were adopted.
 Discussion in the senate of the financial measure drafted by the Republican ma jority of the committee on finance will be- gin on Thursday, Jan. {, tho day after the holiday recess.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Train Robbers Tn Kansas.

Kansas City, Dec. 20.-The passengers on the Missouri Pacifc's Omaha and Ne braska City passenger train which left here at 9:15 o'clock last night were rob bed by two masked men, who boarded the train in Kansas City, Kan. They levied their forced contribution after the train started, holding up the passengers in the Pullman. The conductor was among the persons robbed. At Near man, Kan, six miles out of the city, the train slowed up for the station, and the bandits dropped of and disappeared. The booty secured was five gold watches and about S100 in money. No shots were fired, and no one was injured.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
EULER DEFEATED Disastrous Attempt to Cross
 Tugela River. BRITISH LOST ELEVEN GUNS Was Forced to Retire to Save
 His Force. LOSSES OVER A THOUSAND.
BRITISH LOST ELEVEN GUNS
LOSSES OVER A THOUSAND.

As a Result of the Disaster Lord Roberts VIII He Sent to South Af- rfca to Take Supreme Command, With Kitchener as Chief of Stan. Entire Army Reserve Called out. Volunteers Wanted.
 London, Dec. 20.-General Butler, com mander in chief of the army in South Africa, has met with reverse in his movement to relieve Ladysmith which has staggered all England. He attempt ed on Friday to cross the Tugela river, where he was confronted by Boer force which compelled him to retire after suffer ing great loss In men and artillery. He left II guns on the field.
 As result of the disaster General Lord Roberts will be sent to take su- preme command, with Lord Kitchener as chief of staff, and the entire army re- serve will be called out. Volunteers from the colonies are wanted.
 General Butler reports to the war office that his losses were: Killed, S2; wound ed. o67; missing, 34s; total, 1,097.
 List of CasuaIties.
 The war office has issued the following list of General Buffers casualties:
 Killed-Field artillery, Captain A. H. Goldie and Lieutepant c. B. Schrieber; Dublin fusileers. Captain A. H. Rsnon and Lieutenant R. c. B. Henry; Innis- killen fusileers, Major J. F. W. Charley and Captain Frank c. Loftus; medical corps, Captain NJ. l.. Hughes; Thorney- croft's mounted infantry, Lieutenant c. NJ. Jenkins.
 Officers Wounded-Devonshire regi- ment, 5: Rife brigade (the Prince Con- sorts Own), l; Fifth brigade (staf), l.;
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
At Washington. Tomb.

The centennial anniversary of the death of George Washington was com memorated on Thursday at Mount Yer non. The ceremonies were elaborately planned and successfully carried to frui. tion by the Masonic bodies and by the Red Men of the United States. Scores of beautiful wreaths and punches of ev- ergreen were then deposited within the tomb, one of the most beautiful tokens, an immense wreath of ivy immortelles and acacia blossoms, being offered by President Mckinley. President McKin- ley delivered an eloquent oration as his tribute to Washingtop.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
November Import. and rxport..

The statement of imports and ex- ports for November shows the following conditions: Msrchapdise-fmports, sf4- 462. .2SS, of which S92. .22o, 400 was free of duty, increase over November, 1898. about S22, ,gfe, 900; domestic exports. S121, ,S02, ,6RT, decrease nearly $8,000, 900. Gold - Imports, S2.904. .048; exports. S264, BIO; decrease in imports over S2,- increase in exports, s4f0000. During the last II months there was an increase of S1b2, 2,576,412 in the imports of msr- chandise and an increase of S2a. 4e4. .T98 in the exports of merchandise.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Rebellion In Guatemala.

Guatemala sdvices are that the govern ment's bulletin, just published, gives de. tails of revolutionary attempt In the eastern departments of Guatemala. Troops are now pursuing the revolution ists over the frontier Into Salvador and Honduras. The government has received from the bank loan of $500, 900 to meet the expenses of the expedition. Several prominent citizens, supposed to be sym pathizing with the revolutionary move ment. have been taken prisoners.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
standard ou Didn't Bribe

Columbus, O., Dec. 20.-The bill of in- formation filed some time ago by Attor- ney General Monnett, charging bribery by implication against the Standard Oil company in the suit in custer pending in the supreme court against that corpora tion, has been disposed of in a decision handed down by the court While the de cision does not reflect upon the veracity of Mir. Monnett, it holds that there is no evidence which tends in the least to con meet the Standard Oil company with the alleged attempt to bribe the attorney general. He said that $400, 900 was offer ed to him to drop the prosecution against the Standard Oil company, and he sought to connect the corporation with the at- tempt to corrupt him.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
FIsu lieutenant Brumby Dead.

Lieutenant Thomas NJ. Brumby, Ad- miral Dewey's flag lieutenant while the admiral was in command of the Asiatic station, died of typhoid fever at Wash ington hospital. Lieutenant Brumby's death had been expected for several days. The arduous character of the duty he performed in the Philippines and his in- ability to stand the climate weakened his constitution, and he had been in poor health since his return to the United StafaS
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Panic In Wall afraaf.

New York. Dec. 20.-Stock prices fell to the lowest figures of the year In a panic in Wall street on Monday. The break in some cases was more than 20 points. Late in the day, when call mon ey had been up to 12o per cent, the as- sociated banks threw S10,000,0 900 upon the call money market and broke the rate to 90. and at about the same time J. P. Morgan X Go. offered $1, 900, 900 at per cent. This checked the days panic. Some of the maximum declines were: Metropolitan Street Railway, 16 points; Sugar, 10; Peoples Gas, 10; Rock Is- land, [; Brooklyn Rapid Transit, 1215; Manhattan, 6i Great Northern preferred, 61t; New York Central, 5; Federal Steel, 5; Burlington, 5; Continental Tobacco, 8; Louisville and Nashville, 4. The Produce Exchange company made an assignment. The stock brokerage firm of Henry Allen & Go. also failed. Reaction set in Tues day, and 1t is believed that the crisis is passed
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Consul Hay on For Hi. Post.

Among those who sailed on the Ameri- can liner St. Louis for Southampton on Wednesday was Adelbert s. Hay, the son of Secretary of State John Hay. who is on his way to Pretoria. South Af- rica, where he will act as United States consul When seen just before the sail ing, Mir. Hay said: "I am going to South Africa as an ordinary consul, and l do not see that there is anything of interest that I can say. I have received no i'm structions from this government, as has been suggested, looking to a settlement between England and the Bosrs."
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
cerman FIau Hoi.ted at Apia.

Apia, Samoa, Dec. 13, via Auckland. N. r., Dec. 20.-The German flag was hoisted over the courthouse today as an official notification of the annexation of the islands, by agreement, to Germany The German consul, on board the war ship Kormoran, was interviewed by the Samoan chiefs He said the Samoans could have their own king and chiefs. They then informed the consul that Ma taafa would be selected. Having declared their government established, the Ma taafites are driving the Malietoans out of the villages. Trouble appears imminent.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
FntaI Collision In PcnnHyIvanfn

Passenger train No. IS on the Jersey Central railroad, east bound, ran into the rear end of extra coal train No. 426, op- posite Laurys, between Siegfried and Treichlers. Engineer Fred F. Yeomans, Fireman William H. Smith and Baggage Master Thomas Herth of the passenger train and Flagman George Ham of the coal train were buried under the wreck and killed. The bodies have not yet been recovered. The wreck caught fire, and engine No. 574, smoker and baggage car of the passenger train were burned. The day coach escaped the flames.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Lieutenant Gilmore Re.cued.

General Otis reports that he has re- ceived dispatch from General Young by way of Dagupan stating that Colonel Hare's column in northern Luzon had rescued Lieutenant J. c. Gilmore and the rest of the Americans from the gunboat Yorktown, captured by the insurgents at Baler last April. General Young added that he believed the source of his infor- nation most credible.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Hank Rahhsr xhat.

An attempt was made by four men to break into and rob the Deep River (Conn.) Savings bank. One of the bur glars had the top of his head blown on by the night watchman. The thrce companions of the dead man took alarm and made of. They are still at large. al- though posse is after them and tho en- tire countryside Is aroused. It is not thought that they can escape capture. In the pockets of the dead robber were sew eral hundred dollars in bills, a gold watch and chain and several dynamite shells and fuses. There was nothing In the mans possession to indicate his Identity.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Iouau,. Defsmers Puni.hed.

The war department has received the following dispatch from General Shafter at San Francisco: "In the matter of the stories concerning Major Logan's death the matter has been carefully in- vestigated, and as a result have, accord ing to direction of the secretary of war, ordered Koppitz discharged; also Second Steward Englan. Full report mailed to- day" KoppitE was accused of circulat- ing stories to the effect that Major Logan was shot by his own men in revenge for
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
The Paterson Wreck.

Warrants have been issued by Coroner Yates at Paterson, N. J., for the arrest of c. w. Cappell. the conductor. and W. Snedeker, the rear end brakeman, of the Buffalo express, which was in collision with an accommodation train on the Del aware. Lackawanna and Western road in November. The warrants are based unon the verdict of the coroner's jury.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
prov,nce of Aparri surrender..

General Tirona, commanding the Fili- pinos in the province of Cagayan, surren- dered the entire province at Aparri on Dec. II to Captain McCalla of the Unit ed States cruiser Newark. Captain Me Calla appointed him civil governor of the province subject to the approval of Gen. eral Otis.
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
Nailed Down.

One of the severest punishments a refractory soldier can experience is to be mailed down" in tent. It is said that Turkish bath is frigid affair as compared with a perfectly close tent under a hot sun, and after sn hour or two of that sost of p<@serfng the most rebsiitc9e ,sua0Ax SHn sse6sd xn ~ - "a
Connecticut western news., 1899-12-21
BRAVE SOLDIER DEAD
GENERAL LAWToN VICTIM OF FILL
 PING sHARPsHooTER.

Fell While Leading His Men In Att
 tack on San Matso A Modern
 Knight, Without Fear and With
 out Rcproach.
 Major General Henry w. Lawton was killed on Tuesday by a Filipino sharp shooter while leading his men in charge on the insurgent stronghold of San Mateo, 131a miles northeast of Manila.
 The news of the death of General Lawton was a great shock to the offi- cers of the war department, to nearly all of whom he was known personally. Hith- erto his luck in battle had been marvel ous. He had been in hundreds of skir- mishes and midnight attacks. He was regarded as a man of action and of splen- did courage, but was not considered reck-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-29
JUNIOR ENDEAVORERS.
Hold Their Fourteenth Rally
Today In Bayonne.

The fourteenth rally of the Junior
Christian Endeavor Union of Hudson
County is in progress in the First Re-
formed Church, Avenue G and Thirty
third street, Bayonne, this afternon. 1t
is being attended quite largely by Chris
tian Endeavorers throughout the county
The Endeavorers of the Park Reformed
Church went to Bayonne in specially
chartered cars.
The programme is as follows Hymn,
"Oh Hear the Trump of joy; prayer,
Rev. Charles H. Jones; address of well
come, Arthur Van Buskirk; response, Sec
ond Presbyterian Society; hymn, "Beauti-
full Rays of Sunshine; presentation of
banner by the Rev. Charles A. Evans;
Signs of Promise, by sixty Juniors; offer
ing; hymn, useful Workers; address, by
the Rev. Isaac w. Gowen, of Grove
Church, Union Hill; rollcall of societies
hymn, God be with YOU; Mizpah bcne-
dictfon.
John Francis Morgan, of the Park Re-
formed Church, president; the Rev. Rob-
ert K Wick, of the Wayne Street Re-
formed Church. vice president; Miss Lulu
A. Bush, secretary; Mrs. M. D. Chamber
lain, treasurer. The County Lookout Com
mittee is composed of Miss Lulu A. Bush,
Miss Emma Pine. Mrs. III. e. S. Wilson,
Mrs W. D. Edwards and Mrs. William
Wauters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-29
THE MAN IN The CASE"
Hasbrouck's Senior Class
Gives a Delightful Play
Excellent Acting.

1.-THE Man in the Case" an amusing
three act farce, was given last evening
in HasbTouck Hall by some of the young
ladies of the Senior Glass Of the Insri-
tute. The audience was a large and ap-
preciative one. The efforts of the young
actresses were heartily applauded. The
play deals with the love affair of Doris,
Mrs. Montressor's niece This young lady
has fallen in love with a youth to whom
his aunt objects because he is not of good
family She mopes and her aunt seeks
the aid of Nine. Bognsky Ga burlesaiie
on Nine. Blavatsky). who brings Theos-
ophy to Doris aid At the same time .wc
young friends Of Doris take hand in It
and do their best for Doris. The result Is
network of amusing complications. The
Man in the Case'' does not appear at ell.
A letter is finally received from him, in
which he proves that his ancestry Is ex-
cellent Mrs. Montressor relents and
everyone is happy.
The play was produced under the d.
rection of Miss Amelia B. Myers prin-
cipaI of the Girls Department of Has
brouck Institute. Miss Myers has annual.
ly for several years conducted school
entertainment and each time she has de-
nonstrated her ability to direct an excel
lent performance. Last nights play was
another of these successes. Each young
lady acted her part admirably. No nerv-
BUSINESS was shown, each one was perfect
ly natural, in fact the natural, easy man-
ner of each of the young actresses was
the most noticeable feature of the produc-
ton. Another charm in its production
was the positions taken. There was none
of that incessant walking about common
to amateurs. Every move was matter
of course.
Each young lady seemed admirably fit
ted for her own particular part. Miss
Isabelle Mckinley was as Doris a most
engaging young damsel. One quite under
stood Jacks determined efforts to win
her. Miss Florence Reid was a very
sweet Enid. She acted delightfully."-. Miss
Cordelia Kip was charming as Gladys.
She put great deal of life and vim
into her portrayal of the young
college girl. Mrs Montresser was
ably acted by Miss Maude Coop
er. Miss Cooper was the dignifed
matron to the life. She gave a somewhat
difficult role with evident appreciation.
Miss Maude L. Reynolds was an interest
ing Madame Bognsky. She succeeded in
making a hit with the rather trying
character And Miss Bessie Hinds-Miss
Kinds won everyone as Aline Roquet, the
funny maid. She was thoroughly capti-
waiting with her Irish accent and inter-
esting ways. Her by play with the
Theosophical letters was extremely good.
Incidental to the performance was a
wreath drill by several little girls They
drilled excellently. After the play. which
was attended by an extremely large audi
ence, there was dance. Van Baar's
orchestra played.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-29
NO LANTERN, OUT AFTER DARK, ETC
Some of the Causes for Which Nevin
Fined ORanders.

Police Justice Nevin slapped the screws
on large number of offenders this morn
ing arraigned before him for violating
cit yand Boulevard ordinances. Veto
Bruno, junkman, of No. 81 Colgate
street, was fined $40 for not entering in
books the names of articles he purchased
and wrom whom he purchased them. The
ordinance prescribing that this shall be
done by all junkmen, was passed to en-
able the police to better follow stolen
goods on their way to fences"
Anthony Ferry. of No. II South street,
and David varenski, of No. 3401 Grove
street, were fined for having no names on
their wagons.
Giovanni Naprano, of No. 50 Academy
street, was fined 81 for driving truck
on the Boulevard after hours.
Louis Weiss of No. SO Ridge street and
Jacob Ross, were fined 81 apiece for
pedling without a license, and Sydney
Rice, of No. 2761a Fifth street, was fined
81 for wheeling without a lantern on his
bike after hours.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-29
FOURTH'S BAND CONCERT
Volunteers Musicians Will
Play Under the Auspices
Of the Guard.

The Fourth Regiment New Jersey Vol
unteer infantry Band has decided to give
a concert at the sArmory, Bergen avenue
and Church street, on Wednesday even
ing, May 10 The event win be held under
the auspices of the Fourth Regiment, Ma
tioRal Guard, and bids fair to be sue
cess. The band will consist of 25 pieces,
and it will be directed by Leader Salem r.
Davis, who was in charge of the musicians
from the organization until the muster
out The committee Of arrangements con-
sists of Captain Mortimer, j. Gleason and
Lieuts. Moore, Gaddis, Reinhart and
Whyte.
Col Robert G. Smith will do everything
in his power to help make the event
memorable. The band will discourse a
varied programme and in addition there
will be solos by Signora Gina Viafora,
distinguished prima donna soprano, late
of the Conservatory of Milan who has
sung before Pope Leo XIII and all the
European notables. Selection will also be
given by the Tempe Male Quartet, of
New York All the boxes on the floor of
the Armory will be reserved.