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Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03

hlready been procured from tne -rrurrru States government by Perry S. Heath, assistant postmaster general, but it cans not be used until congress places the Hawaiian Islands under the territorial laws of this country.
 Lewis Pullerson, colored and Michael Mcdonald, were electrocuted In the pris- on at Sing Sing Monday. Lewis Fuller. son was n porter. 2o years old. when on March II, 1858, he killed his common law wife. Kate Smith. otherwise known as Kate Pullerson, in their apartments at 32T West Thirty ninth street. New York city, by strangling her with a hand. kerchief and with his hands. Michael Mcdonald was a beef carrier employed In the Eastman company's slaughter house at the foot of Fifty-ninth street, North river. New York city, and lived at 32 West End avenue. On May {, 1898. he shot and killed Stephen Titus, the head timekeeper at Eastman's.
 Adolph l.. Luetgert's sudden death at Joliet has brought to light the fact that State Attorney c. s. Dineen had locked up In the vaults at the criminal court building almost from the beginning of the accused's trial for wife murder two years ago m instrument that Is conaid- cred morally his confession of guilt. It was made by Luetgert to fellow prison. CT in the jail. Ii was sworn Co by the latter at the time before the state at torney. From this document 1t would appear that Luetgert asked his wife to go with him to the sausage factory of fee on the night of May l, 1897. She re- fused This angered him. During the quarrel that followed he gave her vio- lent kick in the side. This rendered her unconscious. Luetgert expected she would come to, but she did not. Seeing that she had died, he disposed of her body in the facforx wal
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
CUBAN PAPER SUPPRESSED.
Editor. of EI Reconcentrado Under
 Arrest.

Havana, Aug. 2.-yery seldom since the American occupation of Cuba has the military government been obliged to in terfere in civil affairs, but the course of El Reconcentrado having made the exer. else of forbearance no longer possible an emphatic order has been issued by Gcner. al Ludlow for the suppression of the pa per. The order has met with the hearty approval of all except that element of the population which made use of Fl Re concentrate to further its views. The or der is as follows:
 Whereas the publication known as Fl Reconcentrado is an obscene sheet, daily uttering by assertion and innuendo vile personalities against not only the estab- lished authorities of the city, but the best people of Havana; and
 Whereas the continuance of such pub lication is a disgrace to the city and to the Cuban people and is opposed alike to public and private interests and to moral ity; therefore
 Ut is ordered that the publication be suppressed, that its directors and writers be arrested and that its issue be no lon ger permitted. The police authorities will take possession of the premises and adopt such means as are needful to prevent the publication of the nature in question. This order will be construed as applying not only to El Reconcentrado, but to any publication attempting to issue islanders and obscenities regarding public and pri- vate persons within the Jurisdiction of the department of Havana. In case such should appear, the facts will be immedi- ateIy reported through the mayor"
 Senor Cervantes and others connected with the paper were arrested yesterday afternoon, after having fled upon first hearing of the action Of General Lud- low
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
Cured Him.

A correspondent of the London Spec tator thus tells how man addicted to the splitting habit was cured: "The cap tain of an Atlantic steamship was at a loss how to induce passenger to desist from the filthy habit of splitting on deck. Among the passengers was gen. tleman well known in Toronto 40 years ago who undertook to stop him if 8 1uartermaster were placed at his dis posal The captain closed with the bucket of water and a mop and to follow the offender up and down the deck. The result was completely satis- factory !"
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
COLONEL HAWKINS.

of his command, and his death is deeply mourned by the troops. His body was placed in a dramatically sealed casket, and on the Sunday following his death impressive funeral services were con ducted by the chaplain of the regiment, all of his men being in attendance.
 Remains Bie In State.
 The remains were placed in the stern of the vessel and lay in state, attended day and night by a guard of honor, dur ing the remainder of the voyage. The casket will be taken ashore today, with ceremonies beftting Colonel Hawkins rank, after which the remains of the dead commander will be sent to Philadel- phia for interment. After the death of Colonel Hawkins the command of the regiment was vested in Lieutenant Colo nel Barnett, who, like the dead com mander, is popular among the enlisted men and made a good record in the war.
 Colonel Hawkins took a conspicuous part in the fighting in the Philippines and was several times commended for gal lantry by his superior officers.
 Of the 759 officers and men whom Colonel Barnett brought to San Fran cisco three are privates in the Sixth ar tillery, U. s. A., and one is a member of the Nebraska regiment, who was left be- hind at Yokohama when his companions sailed for this port on the Hancock.
 A dozen stowaways were also conceal ed in the hold and were soon brought to light after the Senator left Yokohama.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
IIncoIn,. Wax

Alta time when Mir. Lincoln was un- der great mental stress during the civil war MT. George H. Yeaman, then con- gressman from Kentucky, called upon him and thus describes the occasion in the New York Tribune:
 ''The president was alone at his desk, hard at work, and the congressman promptly offered to retire and call again.
 "'No,' said Lincoln, sit down. I'll be through shortly
 Presently his little son partly open ed the door. Papa said he, mamma says the company will soon assemble
 'The congressman rose. Please be seated; we'll get to 1t directly said Lincoln.
 "He continued his work. His face was very grave; it showed anxiety and melancholy indescribable. Disasters had come in the field, and 1t was not all harmony among his supporters. Very soon his barber came in, and again the congressman offered to retire.
 "No,' said Lincoln: just excuse me one moment He got up. threw off his coat, seated himself in one chair and stretched his long legs across another. The barber lathered his face and com- menced stropping a razor. When that was over the president turned his head and gently asked, Now, what can l dor
 "The congressman told his mission. It was considered kindly, decided cor rectly and he went his way. We need not compare this with the court eti- quette of empcrors and kings, nor ask if Washington or Adams, or even Jef- ferson, would have so received vis- itor on business; but 1t was what Abra- S.E. .-..cain did"
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
Dolphin In Collision.

New York, Aug. 2.-With the pennant of the secretary of the navy flying from her mizzenmast and Secretary John D. Long and his family in her cabin, the dispatch boat Dolphin. bound for New port, drove her steel bow into the side of the Twenty-third street ferryboat New York in the East river yesterday. The collision occurred about POO yards of the dock at the foot of South Sixth street, Williamsburg. The Dolphin, which did not seem to be hurt, drew out of the wreckage and stood by until tugboat raced to the assistance of the New York. Then she proceeded up the river, while the crippled ferryboat, with the aid of the tug, entered her slip. The mems cab in from paddle box to stern had been crushed in and the hold pierced by the nose of the Dolphin. Two men were in the cabin when the crash came, but nei- ther WAS hurt.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03

time, though, she grew accus5on6u % it, and as she sped on her ears or her imagination became conscious of the swish of bicycle still following.
 The pace at which she was going be- gan to distress her. Her muscles seemed to be contracting, her breath came pain fully. She remembered that after the level stretch came sharp downward slope, and after that hill, up which it would be impossible for her to ride. She was growing desperate. She dared not face John, for she could not rely upon her strength. She was angry, mortified. resentful, but she loved John Castle, and therein lay her vulnerability.
 The swish behind her sounded nearer She could not stop. In the hur- ry of her thoughts she determined to keep up the race to the last possible moment There was little hope now of escape, but it was the only course-and anything might happen.
 Then the slope began. It was steep and rugged. The road, too, narrowed gradually, and the slush was deeper. Kate seemed literally to fly over the ground, for she gave no thought to her brake. The cyclist behind seemed to be using the same method. He was close upon her now, coming swiftly as an eagle.
 As they neared the bottom Kate be- came conscious that big black object was looming down the opposite hill, but she did not heed it. Anything may happen, was the only thought she was conscious of as she swerved close to the hedge to allow the big thing to pass. Next moment there came a slip, a crash behind her, shout and groan. She lost her nerve and swerved over into the hedge-and the race was overl
 The shock half stunned her for some seconds. Then she scrambled up and looked back. A wagoner was kneeling beside man, who was lying very still the man was John Castle.
 John Castle lay mctionless at the bot tom of the wagon on that slow journey back. and Kate held his hand in an agony of love and fear and remorse, not daring to cry out, yet finding it almost unbearable to keep silence.
 Her heart was soft and humble enough when she reached the home and saw the mothers misery, and she told her tale as gently as she could. Only when she turned to Leila did her bitter ness rise again.
 ''Last night your brother asked me to be his wife," she said. "That, point ing to his still body, ''is the result of my refusal If you wish to learn the result of my acceptance. you shall come and ask me for it. '
 And Leila did.
 Acceptances of love are not in the recognized list of cures and antidotes, but one acted most successfully in the case of John Castle-so successfully in- deed that once or twice Kate was tempt ed to think his concussion fraud However, if it were, so the end seemed really to justify the means --Lloyd's News.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
General Msrk~ts.

New hoTks Aug. FLouR-State and western inactive and weak at yesterday'a decline, winter patenta. Saeoas.T5: winter straights tSSiaStS Minns- sota patents, s37oas.sts winter extras. S2tfN 2s0 ana
 wHEAT-No. red opened weak because of lower oables foreign selling and bearish crop ncwA it was dull all tho forenoon, with senti- ment bearish, September. 7sssa7sSto.' Deoem- bcr, 70 t3-lsA77c. s.. RYE-Easy; state. 5<e., No. [ western. boltc.. f. O. b., anoat, spot.
 CORN-No opened weak and sold of sharply under liquidation and fine crop nsws December. 8so.
 oATs-Negleotsd, track. white. state. Ssa sSc: track. white. western. 1aA9so.
 PoRK-Quiet; meas, ss,soaa.7a family, tlo-oo all.N. LARD-steadicr; prime western steam, ss.Ss, nominal.
 BUTTER-steady; state dairy. issiTe; state creamery. 1baisc.
 CHEEsE-Firm. large, white, ss4o.; small, white, elsc.
 EGGs-Irregular; state and PennsylvaniA. l5al0c; western. l0al5i4o.
 SUGAR-Raw strong and held higher; fair refining. slb.lge.: centrifugal. @ test, ttSc. refined strong; crushed. 6c.; powdered. bsto. RICE-Firmer; domestic, tssa7ytc.; Japan, lA4aBlxc.
 TALLow-steadyi city, sssos coun-sS, esa lhc.
 HAY-weak shipping. sSaeoc: Rooi to choice, 7oas5c.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
RUN ON MONTREAL BANKS,
Caused by One Banks Suspension.
 Others Meet All Claims.

othtFA All StatmA.
 Montreal, Aug. 2.-The uneasiness en- gendered by the announcement of the Jacques Carter bank suspension Monday had the effect of causing a sharp run yesterday upon the other French banks, but especially the Bank of Hochelaga, whose main office is in the Imperial building. The run continued until noon, but through the afternoon it had consid- erably slackened. Heaps of gold piled up beside the paying teilers and three ex- tra men, who had been added to meet the situation, were tangible evidence to show that the bank was prepared to satisfy all claims upon it.
 The situation with respect to the branches of the Bank of Hochelaga, es- pecially where runs are on in the city, is the same as that at the main office. That the financial situation is very serious can be judged from the following appeal by the Roman Catholic archbishop of Mont real, Mgr. Bruchesi:
 Following an interview which I have had with several important men of Mont real, and at their request, l think it my duty to make an appeal to all who have money ip our banks not to allow them selves to be panicstricken by the disas- ters of the last few days. I speak now in the interests of the whole people A run on our banks at the present moment can have but the most deplornble conse quences for those institutions, for the de positors and for the whole country.
 ''I entreat the public to remain calm The archbishop will set them the exam pie. The panic will go by, and our banks I have not the least doubt, will honor all their obligations"
 The consensus of opinion is that the closing of the Vile Marie bank would have passed unnoticed had not certain ill advised section of the press magnifed the matter and created general alarm among small depositors by the publica- tion of matter stigmatized by business men as incendiary.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
A RIDICULOUS YARN.
South American Alliance Against Us
 Never Thought Of.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The renewal of the report that South and Central Amer ican countries are forming an alliance to offset the American tendency toward ex- pansion and imperialism excites only de- rision in the diplomatic circles of the southern republics. One of the best post ed of these officials said:
 "There has been no such movement. There is the utmost cordiality toward the United States, and some of the countries mentioned as taking part in an alliance have recently. given strong expressions favorable to the United States. The Ar genuine Republic is said to be a prime mover in the plan, but the president of Argentine, in his recent message to con- gress, paid a glowing tribute to our friend and neighbor, the great republic of the north
 No administration in any southern re- public could stand long on a policy of op- posing this country, and, as matter of fact, no responsible official has ever pro- posed such q movement"
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
DOMINICAN CRISIS.
Vice President FIxuereo Forms .
 Cabinet.

Santo Domingo, Aug. 2.-Vice Presi- dent Wenceslao Figuereo has taken charge of the government of Santo Do- mingo as president and has formed a cabinet, as follows: F. D. Morales, min ister of the interior; Tilo Palino, minister of war and marine; E. Henriquez, minis ter of foreign affairs; Sebastian Val verde, minister of justice; T. Cordero Bido, minister of agriculture; Jaime R. Vidal, minister of posts and telegraphs; Braulio Alvarez, subsecretary of the in terior; Pedro T. Perez, subsecretary of justice.
 The country is quiet, and no fears of disturbances are entertained.
 President Figuereo has issued a mani festo outlining his programme of govern ment. It is expected that general ann nesty will be proclaimed.
 The United States gunboat Machias has arrived here from Porto Rico.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
THE VALENTINE CASE.
Depositors to Sue Directors of the 4. Wrecked Bank.

Depositors to Sue Directors of the
 He Wrecked Bank.
 Perth Amboy, N. J., Aug. 2.-Deposit- ors in the wrecked Middlcsex County bank have decided to bring actions against the officials of that in titution to recover $263, 900 which thoy have lost through the operations of George NJ Valentine, former cashier. If the courts follow precedents in disposing of these cases, the directors who will be called upon to make good the shortage of $263,. 900 are Uriah B. Watson, ]. T. Watson, E. R. Pierce, Patrick ConvcIy, R. N Valentine, J. L. Kearney and !. G. Will son. The demand that they reimburse the depositors will be based on the ground that they did not exercise due care and vigilance in their management of the bank.
 There is no immediate prospect that any further criminal prosecutions will grow out of the banks failure. The de positors are more anxious to get theiI money back than they are to assist in the prosecution of any of the bank officials In fact, it is not clear that any complaint that would hold in law could be made,
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
YELLOW FEVER SPREADS
Three Cases Tn the Town of
 Phoebus.
MILITARY LAW IS NOW IN FORGE.
More Stringent Quarantine Precsu- tions-0ne Death and Three New Cases Reported From National soI- diers' Home.

I
 tions-one Death and Three New
 Cases Reported From National soI-
 diers' Home.
 Hampton, Va, Aug. 2.-The most inn portant development in the yellow fever situation is the discovery of three cases Tn the town of Phoebus, adjoining the Sol diers home. Policeman Joseph MastiD IS one of the victims. He believed he had yellow jaundice and while walking about the streets was seen by Surgeon White of the marine hospital service, sta toned at Hampton, who at once pro nounced the disease yellow fever. Dr. White ordered Policeman Mastin to re- turn to his home, which was promptly quarantined. The other two victims are old soldiers who were found in saloon. They were sent to the hospital at the home. These are the only cases that have been reported at Phoebus, although many wild rumors regarding the outbreak there have been in circulation. The report that 20 negroes died there yesterday is erro- neous.
 Hampton has quarantined against Phoebus. Business there has been almost entirely suspended, and it is practically dead here. The leading hotel is closed, and merchants are discharging their clerks. Arrangements have been made for the steamer Hampton Roads to run to Norfolk and Newport News to bring provisions for this town and the Soldiers home.
 Martial Law.
 Surgeon l. H. White, who is at the head of the quarantine department of the marine hospital service at Washington, has taken charge of the outside work and will act in cooperation with the munich pal authorities. He has established head quarters in Hampton and will direct the movements of the assistants from here. Dr. c. r. Wertenbaker, who handled the smallpox epidemic at Newport News for the marine hospital service. is his first as- sistant Both officials were busy yester- day making arrangements to put Hamp- ton and Phoebus under martial law. They enlisted a number of guards, and at o'clock last night both places were put under martial law, with the marine hos pital officers in command.
 Owing to the close proximity of the two places to the home and the appear ance of the fever in Phoebus, the New port News authorities have been so rigid in the enforcement of the quarantine they established against Hampton, Phoe- bus and the adjacent counties that the national authorities win not make an effort to place that city under martial law or control the movements of the local officials. The council has appropriated SIG. 900 more to fight the fever and has authorized the chief of police to engage 6J special policemen for picket duty on the city's borders, the gsnrds to carry Winchesters and shotguns. The health department has put large force at work cleaning up the back yards and spreading lime over the streets.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
ALONE.
Since she went hom,

Since she went home The evening shadows finger longer here, The winter days fill so much of the year, And even summer winds are chill and drear-
 Since she went home.
 Since she went home The robins nest has touched a minor strain, The old glad songs breathe but a sad refrain, And laughter sobs with hidden bitter pain
 Since she went home.
 Since she went home How still the empty rooms her presence bless ed Untouched the pillows that her dear head pressed. Ny lonely heart hath nowhere for it's rest
 Since she went home.
 Since she went home The long, long days have crept away like years, The sunlight has been dimmed with doubts and fears, And the dark nights have rained in lonely tears
 Since she went home.
 Robert Burdette.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
HAWKINS DIES AT SEA.
Tenth Pennsylvania Brings Its
 Colonel Home Dead.
WAS COMMENDED FOR GALLANTRY

The Deceased Omcer Conspicuous In
 Fighting In Luxon-seven Hundred
 PennsyIvanfa Volunteers on the
 Transport Senator.
 San Francisco, Aug. 2.-The United States transport Senator arrived last night from Manila with her flag at half mast on account of the death of Colonel Alexander Hawkins, commander of the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment, U. s. V.
 The Senator sailed from Manila on July 1, with 3S officers and 721 enlisted men. The transport was at Nagasah on July 15, when Colonel Hawkins was taken ill with cancer of the bowels, from which he had been a sufferer during the greater part of his campaign in the Phil ippines and for which he had undergone treatment in the military hospital at Ma nila. His illness continued during the following day, July Is, when the Senator was at Yokohama, and two days later he passed away at sea. Colonel Hakwins' illness dated from the battle of Malolos, when he exposed himself almost reckless ly in the disease breeding climate. He was respected and loved by every man
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03

Triest, Aug. ?. - The Olympia left Triest at 4:15 yesterday afternoon. The day was spent on board making final preparations for the voyage. Naples is the next port of call. The Olympia may be expected in that port by Saturday evening or Sunday morning. The Olym- pia did not salute on leaving Triest, nor did Admiral Dewey make any official calls, as the naval or diplomatic etiquette did not require either. Cards, however, were sent. Admiral Dewey expressed appreciation of the honors and attention shown him aurins ais stay here.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
AN EFFECTIVE BOYCOTT.
Cleveland Strikers Expect a Vic
 tory.

CIeveIand Strfkers Expect tic-
 tory.
 Cleveland, Aug. 2.-The strike has practically been lost sight of in the popu- lar excitement over the boycott. Every body is talking about it, and the news papers publish many stories illustrative of the methods that are being resorted to in the effort to prevent people from rid ing on the cars of the Big Consolidated. People of all classes ;.nd in all occupa- tions and walks of Lfe are being affected more or less and business is suffering greatly in consequence.
 The street railway company continues to operate its cars on all lines, but many of them are run over the road empty, while on the other hand the cars of the Little Consolidated and the union buses are crowded to their utmost capacity. Apparently the officials of the company are not worrying over the situation, but the strikers are jubilant, declaring that they will yet win the fight and force the company to come to terms.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03

New York, Aug. 2.-Judge Fitzgerald, in the supreme court. has rendered de- cision to the effect that IA members of the city council are in contempt for hay ing failed to obey the writ of mandamus issued directing the council and aldermen to pass bond resolution to pay John Pierce, contractor, S34,OOO for work done on the new Hall of Records. Judge Fitzgerald directs that they be punished by Imprisonment until they obey the writ and also orders that each shall be fined
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-03
Policeman Robbed "a Corpse

New York, Aug. 2.-Policeman Thomas F. O'Brien of the West One Hundred and Twenty-ffth street station, who on June 10 stole a gold watch and chain and two lockets from the body Of Captain c. R. Rhoads of the Seventh regiment, kill ed by an electric car at Eighth avenue and One Hundred and Thiry-second street, has been sentenced to four years and three months in Sing Sing prison.