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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
Three Transports for Cuba.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Dec. 31,-Three
transports left this city to-day for
Cuba. The Manitoba sailed ! II Ma
tanzas with General Sanger, b., Jade
headquarters, hospital corps and the
Twelfth New York regiment. The
Minnewauka departed for Cienfuegos
with General Bates and staff and the
Sixth Ohio. The Saratoga got away
for Havana with battalion of the
First regular infantry.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
Publ Slabs a Teacher.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Dec. 3l.--Fred
Coble, a Polk county teacher, at
tempted to punish Ramie Written
berg, an 1s-year-old pupil, who at
tends school in the Redman district.
The youth drew. his pocketknife and
struck the teacher behind the right
ear, inficting a severe wound. Whit
tenberg's family are highly respected.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
Larger Than Any In the Navy.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 31.-Worll on
the battleship Ohio has begun at the
Union Iron works. The Ohio will he
the largest ship ever built on the coast
and one of the three biggest to be
built in the American navy. She will
have displacement of 1880 to- S, and
her dimensions will be as follows:
Length, 3ss feet; breadth, 70 feet
inches; draught, % feet 9 inches.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
The Mnrrimao.a Hell.

LIBERTY, Mo-, Dec. 31.-President
]. p. Greene of William Jewell college
has received a letter from Commander
James NJ. Miller of the navy, offering
to the college the bell of the collier
Merrimac, which was sunk by Hobson
at Santiago. Miller was commander
of the Merrimac before Hobson took
the boat and Liberty is his home.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
CUBA TO BE UNDER BUREAUS.
Tho Cabinet Decides to Help General
Brooke Govern the Island.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Most of the
long cabinet meeting to-day was
spent in discussing matters in con-
nection with the administration OF
the law in Cuba. 1t was decided
to put the collection of the taxes
and customs dues, the administration
of the laws relating to postal matters
and the courts and many other inn
portant branches of the government of
the island in the charge of bureaus
headed by experienced men.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
nmaha,s 1890 Exposit, On.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 31.-A meeting
of the stockholders of the Greater
America exposition was held last
night and a board of twenty-five d.
rectors elected, representing the most
progressive business men in the
state
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
n wa, "a below In Wisconsin,.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Dee. 3l.-At s
o'clock this morning the Thermometer
showed % degrees below zero, and a
record of "a below for the night was
reported. This is the coolest day for
this winter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
Onnoaa Uniform Texts.

New ORLEANS, Dec 31.-At the clos
ing of the Southern Educational asso-
citation to-day, resolution declaring
uniformity of textbooks harmful to
the best educational interests were
adopted.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
A 4o-Degree Drop in Nebraska.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 31.-The mercury
dropped about IS degrees here last
night and a norther prevails. The
wind is driving light snow before it.
Reports from other towns in the state
indicate a fall of 40 degrees.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
Nine Month. of Pana's Strike.

PANA, Ill, Dec. 31.-It is nine
months to-day since the union miners
left the pits which are now operated
by negroes. TheSstrikers received
81 ,nOO from the state organization to-
day to continue the struggle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
DREYFUS MAY BE IL FRANCE.
Report That the Exile Sailed for
Home Three Weeks Ago.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-A dispatch to
the New York Herald from Para
marble, Dutch Guiana, by way of
Hayti says: 1t is reported here that
ex-Captain Dreyfus, who for the last
three years has been kept in solitary
and close confinement on Devils ISL
and, one of the Salut group a few
miles east of here, was removed from
his island prison to Cayenne, French
Guiana, and sailed from there for
France, December 4, on a convict
transport. Cayenne is about $500
miles from France, and with fair
weather the transport should already
have reached French port.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
Friend of prsrrus woundea.

PARIS, Dec. BIN. Musson, a we'll
known journalist, fought duel with
swords with NJ. Dupont, a supporter
of Dreyfus revision. M. Dupont was
severely wounded, his adversary's wea-
pom piercing his lung.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
E,terhanv Expect, to Come Here.

LONDON, Dec. a1-A Paris dispatch
to the London Standard says: "a tel
egram from Rotterdam announces tha4
Comte Esterhazy has been staying
there since December 10. His depar4
ure for America is regarded as imm1
nent."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
Left sbOO.OOO for a Hospital

LONDON, Dec. 31-The late Baron
Ferdinand Rothschild left $500, 900 to
the Eyilna hospital for children,
founded in memory of his wife. He
also made other considerable charit'
able beQuests
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
Fourteen Frenchmen KIlled.

VICTORIA, Dec. 31.-The Warrimoo
from Honolulu and Australia, brink-
news of report at Suva that a LID
tenant and thirteen men Of the Frenl
warship Euae had been killed in
New Hebrides by natives. p
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
A BIR Drop in Kansas.

Fort SCoTT, Kan, Dec. 31.-A fall
of 81 degrees in the temperature in
Southeast Kansas last night is report
ed by Weather Observer billiard of this
town.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-06
FOR AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA.
President Said to Have Chosen Ex-Gov
ernor Merriuam for the Plnce

ernor Merriusm for the Place.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 80 -ExGovernor
Merriam of Minnesota is said to be
slated 20 succeed Secretary Hitchcock
as ambassador to Russia. Mr. Merriam
is now in Washington and has had
several interviews with the President,
but declines to confirm or deny the re-
port.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
JACKSON WHITE JAILED.
He Disturbed tho Home of n Former HUI
band Of a GRANDDAUGHTER Of Laura Keene

He Disturbed tho Home of n Former Hus-
band of GranddN tighter of Laura Reene.
HACKENsAcK, Sept 2.-Spencer Mann. a
Jackson white" OF the Ramapo Mountains.
was brought to jail here to-day badly used up
His right cheek required several stitches to he
made prescntable. Constable James Demarest
said that he was called out at o'clock this
morning to arrest Mann. who had broken into
the house Of d, H. Jaccard and attempted to
clean out the place. asserting that his wife was
with Jaccard. After he had smashed some Of
the household goods Mann was knocked down
with a club and thrown out OF doors. 1t took
two constables and four ordinary citizens to
arrest him. Jaccard Is a brother-in-law OF
the Rawson twins. His wife. their sister. died
about year ago. She was granddaughter OF
Laura Keene. Mann made n counter charge
against Jaccard. who has not been arrested.
Spencer Mann Ia n brother o. Philip Mann. now
In Jail charged with causing his mothers
death BY violence and neglect
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
FEARS REVoLUTIoN IN FRANCE
Rabbi Emil G. Hirsch Homo With Fore
bodinEs Over the Dreyfus Case.

Rabbi Emil G. Hirsch Homo With Fore
bodinEs Over the Dreyfus Case.
CHICAGO. Sept. 2.-After an absence abroad
OF nearly three months DR.. Emil &. Hirsch re-
turned to the city yesterday to resume his
duties as rabbi OF Sinai Congregation and
member OF tho faculty Of tho University OF
Chicago. He comes back greatly benefited in
health by his sojourn at Carlsbad. He says
that In Germany, England and the Scandinav-
ian Peninsula there is talk OF boycottinR the
Paris exposition unless Dreyfus Is acquitted.
DR. Hirsch stopped in Paris ten days. having
previously visited tho leading cities Of Ger
many. Austria and Holland. From the scenes
he witnessed In the French capital and from
facts gained through personal contact with
Parisians. he believes danger is in store for
the French Republic irrespective OF the out
come Of the trial.
III Dreyfus is found innocent-and greatly
fear he will not be-he will not live twenty -four
hours unless extraordinary precautions are
taken to insure his safety" said DR.. Hirsoh
Talk OF revolution Is widespread among the
French people. They look for a revolution
without regard to the result OF the Dreyius
case. Three fourths OF the French are hostile
to Dreyfus and in sympathy with his accussrs.
who represent the army"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
sOTHERN TO PLAY "HAMLBT"
The Actor Returns From Europe and Ou
linea q Busy Season for Himself.

The Actor Returns From Europe and Out
lines q Busy Season for Himself.
Edward H. Sothern returned to this country
yesterday on the St. Paul. after the longest
holiday he has taken since he became a star.
Much OF his time was spent in the Austrian
Tyrol. The most important thing he had to
tell the reporters was that he intended to play
Hamlet for the first time during the coming
season. He held yesterday. on tho stage Of
Daly's theatre. q rehearsal OF Tho Kings
Musketeers." In which he and Mrs. Sothern
will appear next week.
Il shall produce during my approaching
season at Days" said Mr.. sothern. anew play
by Leo Dietriohstein. called All is Fair in Love
and War. a melodrama OF the Italian cam
paiRns. and an adaptation OF Gerhart Haupt-
manns famous play The sunken Bell. saw
It In Berlin. at play and in its operate form.
That will fill out my engagement at Days. In
the early spring shall return to New York and
appear at tho Knickerbocker in a new play by
Henry Hamilton. will follow that with pro-
duction OF Hamlet. I have never played the
role. but have devoted great deal OF study to
It, 1t will be my nrst Shak espearean production
since became a star"
George Iederer. manager OF the New York
and the Casino theatres. who has been looking
after his interests In London. was also a pas
senger on the st. Paul.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
HUGH MLIUGHLIN RErURNa.
Sees the New Clock In Fulton Street an
Plays o Game of Dominoes.

Sees the New Clock In Fulton Street and
Plays . Game OF Dominoes.
Former Register Hugh Mclaughlin. leader
Of the Kings county democracy. who had been
at Jamesport /. l.. sinoe July II. returned to
his homo in Remssn street. Brooklyn. last
night He met several Of the Assembly district
leaders aud Informed them that he was In ex-
cellent health.
Il had q splendid time" he said. and am
almost sorry that I'm back again"
DWhile standing ut Court and Remsen streets
discussing politics with some friends, Mr..
Mclaughlin heard . clock strike eight.
What's that?" he said.
That's the new clock up Fulton street." said
one Of the party.
Mr.. Mclaughlin dropped the discussion OF
politics and sauntered up Fulton street TO see
the clook that had been put up during his alb
sence. The jeweer. In front Of whose store It
Is. recognized him and explained the workings
OF tho rlock TO him. he then returned to tho
basement OF the Borough Hall. where he was
soon engaged in a game Of dlminoeS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
Business Troubles.

The Sheriff received an attachment yester-
day against Manuel Knauth 4 20, importers
OF dry goods. formerly at AS Broome street.
for 50. 500. on an assigned claim from B. Hey
m an OF Goeriitz. Germany. for balance due
In payment for silk and cotton goods. Tho
firm was established more than twenty years
ago. and was incorporated about three years
ago under West Virginia laws. The corpora
ton has been in liquidation since January last.
The Sheriff also received another execution
against tho Petty. Soulard 4 Walker Realty
Company OF No. 1876 Broadway, for $l.524. in
favor OF the Mount Morris Bank. but found
nothing TO levy on.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
DROVR AHAY WITH HER CHILDREN.
DR.. q. j. Quesnda Doesn't Know Whore
His Family HIVE Gone.

DIR. q. j. Quesnda Doesn't Know Whore
His Family HIVE Gone.
AsBURy PARK. n. j.. Sept. 2.-The family of
DR.. g. J. Quesada OF New York. q well-known
Cuban. went to- board ct the Tenney House
here early in the season. About Aug l the
wife left the hotel and. 1t is supposed. went
to New York, leaving her two chill
dren behind. Yesterday afternoon. while
DIR. Quesada was In New York. she
passed the Tenney House and saw her daugh-
ter Angelic. II years old. on the lawn.
She asked the child to accompany her. and
the latter at first refused but after little coax
ing consented. A carriage was waiting around
tho corner. and Angelic and her mother got
into It Teneda, Angelic g brother was at
merry-go-round near the beach. and the driver
was told to hurry there. Mrs. Quesada took
him to the carriage and told his cousin, who
was with him. to run home and say the chill
dren had been kidnapped. He obeyed. and
the mother and her children disappeared.
DR.. Gregory J. Quesada's home ia at 213
West 127th street. and he Is connected with
the New York Dispensary at 1877 Centre street.
He said last night that he hoped the legal pro-
ceedings which his lawyers already had In
hand mightrlead to a satisfactory disposition
OF the children. He has no idea where they
are. but has refused to allow the police to be
called In to seek them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
KILLING DUE TO RACE HArRED.
italian Laborer Bowled Over by . Negro
ut New Orange, N. j.

italian Laborer Bowled Over by . Negro
ut New Orange, N. j.
ELIZABETH. N j.. Sept. 2.-Tho Importation
OF Italians to the nsw town Of New Orange.
about five miles from this city, led to q homi-
eide last night. The dead man was PasQuali
Vidotta and the man who killed him Is Brund-
age White. negro. who was also In the en- ploy
OF the New Orange Land improvement Com
pany. and one OF q gang OF negroes brought
from Philadelphia several months ago.
Since the arrival OF the Italians
the race prejudice has manifested itself
in several encounters. ono Of which occurred
last night. Vidotta later met White In front Of
the post Office. The Italian was armed with an
axe. and whom he threatened White. tho negro
picked up a eobblestone and hurled 1t at him.
yidotta was hit on tho head. back OF the ear.
He dropped like one dead. but arose minute
later and staggered away. He was found
dying on the steps OF Upsoa College. He was
taken TO the Italian shanty and died at 4
O'Clock this morning. The negro fed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03

Gathered In by Policeman Though H
Talked of Having q Phil In Tammany.

Gathered In by n Policeman Though He
Talked OF Having n Pull In Tammany.
Henry d. Herts OF the firm Of Herts 4 Tai
liant. architects with an office at 481 Fifth
avenue. was prisoner yesterday in the West
Fifty -fourth street police court charged with
disorderly conduct He had been arrested
early yesterday morning. long before day
light. by policeman Costeger OF the West
Sixty-eight street station. at the corner OF
Fifty-ninth street and Eighth avenue. Ac-
cording to the policeman's story. Mr.. Herts
created considerable trouble by punching a
citizen and then abusing the policeman who
went to the rescue OF the man who had been
punched. According to Mr.. Herts's story. the
policeman was at fault for arresting him. for
the reason that he had simply taken the part
OF three women who had been insulted by a
loafer
Il was escortine two ladies. said Mr.. Herts.
land as was assisting them to get on an
Eighth Avenue car at the Circle. a strange
man. undoubtedly loafsr. tried to firt with
them. l turned to him and said something
and he replied by making an insulting remark.
Then punched him. This policeman. who
stood there. grabbed hold of me roughly. 1
asked him II a man hadn't a right 10 protect a
lady. without replying the policeman pushed
me aside. The car went on. the ladies remain
ing in the car. and the policeman then took
me to the station.
1T was $50 o'clock this morning" said the
policeman. when / met this man The two
women with him got on the car and lust us they
got on. this man struck another man who vas
there. ddn'd hear what was said or how the
trouble originated. but l caught bold Of this
man. He was very abusive. / didn't want to
arrest him, but he insisted on being arrested.
He said that one OF the women who had been
with him was the daughter Of an ex-Mayor and
that he himself was OF such importance that
within twenty -four hours / would lose my
buttons for grabbing him. He went on to say
something more about the influence he had
and made reference again to the daughter Of
the ex-hayof with him. and l remarked
joknGly that probably third lady in the
party was Miss Van Wyck. He didp's seem to
take the Joke but insisted on being arrested
and then making things hot for me-
Magistrate Zeller told Herts that he ought
not to have acted that way while In the COM
pany Of women ana discharged him from Gus
tody.
According TO the story told by the policeman
at the station. Herts mentioned the names Of
two young women. one the daughter OF an ex-
Mayor and the other a relative OF q promine nt
politician This story. however. was denied
by Herts and also by relatives OF the young
women mentioned, both OF whom. 1t is stated.
have been out OF the city for several weeks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03

Committees on tho Propositions OF tho
Hague Peace Congress.

Committees on tho Prom ositions OF tho
Harue Penoo Congress.
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~ tho con.nI, rhor,h.r. mi. mornina 90
.,,n ,on,n.,.a let ,ho ,ro nrooo1ino 5ov.
~. ~. ~. -. k- - -.
a ", VI s H, 49,
honhe' 'us''ce henneo' "nnounIeu 'ne COM
mittee on tho proposoiohS oi inc heRue reaee
congress as follows:
United safes-Judge Baldwin. OF the supreme
Court OF Errors. connecticut; Prof. theodore b.
Woolsoy. professor OF international law Yale Univor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
GAHBLING ON TsE BoWERY.
VirtuOus Cop Gathers in n Citizen who
SuRgesta That Sueh n Thing Exists.

suRgesta That sueh Thing Exists.
Robert Knapp OF 90 Spring street was in
formed that his son was In a certain gambling
resort on the Bowery. Friday night. and being
afraid OF receiving personal injury II he went
there alone he asked Policeman Henry Corey
OF the Fifth street station. who was on post
nearby. to accompa him.
Go to n gambling den with youl" ex-
claimed the policeman. why. there isn't such
thing on my beat. and don't think there is
one on the Bowery."
I've been told that my son Is In that place.
there. shaking dice" persisted Knapp.
IT'S all lies II you don't move on I'll take
you in" returned the policeman.
Knapp continued to talk about his son. 40
the policeman arrested him, Knapp took him
to the Yorkville court yesterday. whore he
charged him with using loud and boisterous
language and causing crowd to collect"
The prisoner told Magistrate Douel that his
son was inclined to be wild and he had consid-
cradle trouble In keeping him away from evil
associates.
Il heard he was In certain place In the Bow
cry last night playing craps or shaking dice. or
whatever you call It. and / was afraid to go
there alone. ! did not mean to hurt the police
mar e feelings. am sorry II l did So"
You are discharged" said the magistrate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
'Rxseaw ~;
~@&mm'.e''eeW''.,,,,
~ CLOTHS AND
aGRMeN1e,
AT THE LEADING
DRY GOODS HOUSES
T1LLMlN ON RACE PRoBLkuA
In Favor OF Fairness to Negroes 90 Lsng -
They Keep Their Place..

CHARLESTON. g. G. Sept I'm q letter nd.
dressed to Rev. J. l.. Dart. leading coloFed
minister OF Charleston. Senator TillmAn. writ
ing on the race troubles. says:
Il am considered as an arch enemy OF the
negroes or colored people because. while Gov
ernor and before. l exerted all tho fnhu-
enee l possessed for calling constitutional
convention for the purpose Of disfranchis-
ing them. II you will contrast the condition
OF the negroes in South Carolina with that in
North Carolina and Georgia. you will see that
there Is much more good feeling and less fric-
ton here than where political activity and the
franchise exists on the basis Of manhood suf-
frage. The Phoenix riot Is directly attributable
to the political virus injected into the negroes
Of that neiGhborhood by designing white
men-the Tolberts-and the recent outraGss
are the aftermath.
What the ultimate solution OF the race prob
lem will be do not know. but do know that
race and caste feeling are insuperable barriers
to social and political equality in the South
and that the negro, as the weaker and inferior
race. will always be the victim OF every eon11ct
by which he seeks either OF his own accord o.
when led by designing white men. to bEeak
down these barriers.
There IL room In the Northwest OF
opening. for any negro com munfties. As y0aa
will find II you go there to investigate The
NOTLneTu WHITES no SIhn
the ideas which brought on the Civil War. -
is proven by Gov. Tanners attitude and en-
cial action There may he an opening Tor .
limited number OF negroes In Cuba and Porto
Rico. but think the field in the Philippines
In already occupied by Q race that vo1h be
more intolerant and cruel than tho wtitea-
What the end will be cannot say. but thiS
I do know. the negro must remain suhordiDats
or be EXTERN mated and l. for one, VIII always
set my face like flint against any fhius1tos or
unfairness toward him as hong as he rumstns
In his proper sphere and leaves politics alone.
THE whites arc in the aseendanoy and Wn
remain so whatever comes. And a. he -.
perior and moro civilized race. they 01s It -
themselves to protect the negro in his ri9h4 -
life. liberty and the pursuit of happ&nssa.'
even tho ugh that declaration was writtsn hy .
slav eholder who did not take the negro iAt0
consideration when he wrote It.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
WOVEN THEIR PROsKCUToRs
Two Men Arrested for Selling Rum in Dry
East Hampton.

EAST HAMPTON. l. l.. Sept 2-There are no
licensed saloons in this town. but there are
two men In Jail awaiting the action OF the
Grand Jury on charges Of violating the Lila
Tax law. Gilbert Bennett. fisherman.
aroused the suspicion OF the Women's Village
improvement Society and they communicated
with their Vigilance Committee. which
consists Of men who do work
which tho women cannot do. Henry
Barnes and Jerry Milford were detailed on
the case. They went to the fisherman's place
at Fresh Pond and got all the hard stuff they
wanted they say. Complaint was made to JUS
tice Hiram Sheriff.. and Bennett was placed
under arrest yesterday He made no defence
but in frank manner admitted that liquor sell
ing in EastHampton was gosh darn good pny-
ing business" The other prisoner Is Charles
Ciren. who operated ginmill under the guise
OF harness shop. rs the Wnmen's Village I'M
provcment Society allegos 'inst Hampton is
the only town In SufrOlh 'rHnty that voted
dry" under the Raincs law.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
Herkimer County Republican Convention
in n Deadlock.

HERKIMER. N. Y. Sept. 2. There is a
deadlock in the Republican county con-
vention over the nomination OF County
Treasurer. There are six candidates in the
field. and at $3.50 p. NJ. when the convention
was adjourned until9 p. NJ, 81 ballots had been
taken and there Is a prospect of its lasting I'M
til midnight All four OF Herkimer county
candidates for Supreme Court Justice to sue
coed Justice George A. Hardin OF Little Falls
ex-State Senator A. N. Mills. +. H. Sheldon. c.
j. Palmer AMI A. b. Steee-are In attendance
at the convention. and 1t Is said that tho result
OF the contest for County Treasurer will
have considerable bearing on the judicial con-
test.
The Hon. E. F. Kelly was nominated for
Member OF Assembly at the Herkimer
County Republican Convention to-day.