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Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Bryan In Atlanta.

Atlanta, July 5. - The Young Mems Democratic league of Atlanta had for a guest at the Kimball House last night Hon. w. J. Bryan. About 200 partosk of the banquet. MT. Bryan said in part
 Tn my opinion the time has come when 1t is life or death for the Democratic party and when we should take deter mined stand on all the principles which have long been part of the platform O. the party of the people.
 'There has been much talk about the sidetracking of free silver. but I say that no such fatality will develop. Free silver will be as dominant an issue in the forth. coming campaign as it was in the last. The cause of bimetallism is daily grow ing in strength, and as the people begin to realize more fully its importance they are rallying heartily to its support.
 Another cardinal principle of the next campaign should be that of anti-impe. rialism. The dominant party is arraign- ed on the side of a policy the success of which means the placing in jeopardy of many of our institutions. The effect of that policy is already manifest"
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
B.a Fire In New Jersey Town,

The village of Summit, N. l., on last Sunday suffered the most destructive fire in its history. The loss amounts to S150,- GOO. The fire is supposed to have been of incendiary origin. It was discovered in a barn in the rear of house owned by V. Nicari, on Union avenue, about 3 o'clock yesterday morning. A high wind prevailed at the time. It communicated to a frame building some distance away and then destroyed about ten similar buildings adjoining, which were occupied as stores and dwelling houses. The fire got beyond control, and within short time the Agate block of five buildings, on Union avenue, owned by William c. sheldon. was in flames. That. too, was entirely destroyed. About 100 persons who lived in the apartments over the stores were driven to the street and saved practically nothing.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Masonic appotntment.,

New York. July 5.-The following out of town appointments have been an nounced by Wright D. Pownall, the newly elected grand master of Masons of the state of New York: Grand chaplain, Rev. Frederick s. Parkhurst, Leroy, N. Y.; grand steward, J. Newton Means, Buffalo; grand lecturer, William H. N hitting, Rochester. The newly appoint ed district deputy grand masters include Edward Buchman, Valley Falls: William H. Hyndman, Newburg; Charles Smith, Oneonta; William I. Taber, Herkimer; s. H. Miller, Ogdenshurg; Thomas r. Kingsford, Oswego; Walter N. Hand, Binghamton: Frank A. Darrow, 0wego; Charles s. Stringer, Ithaca; George Kent, Lyons: Charles l.. Yates, Roches- ter; Edwin s. Undcrhill, Bath; William Hyck, Leroy; Lester R. Baldwin, Nigga ra Falls, and Myron O. Denny, Buffalo.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
The Fourth at Manila.

Manila, July 5.-The Bennington today takes Professor Schurman, president of the United States advisory commission for the Philippines, to Hongkong, from which point he will sail for Japan, to pay a short visit there before leaving for the United States. Admiral Dewty, Colonel Denby, Professor Worcester and Pro- lessor Schurman will meet in Washing ton during the autumn to compile a re- port of the commissions labors.
 There was a great celebration of the Fourth here, with fireworks, bands, speeches and decorations everywhere, all nationalities participating. The foreign ships and esnsulates, including the Span ish, raised their colors in conjunction with the stars and stripes. The flagship Baltimore fired a national salute at noon. All nationalities enjoyed what the Span ish papers termed .the fiesta of North America" Newsboys shouted Fourth of July editions, and soldiers paraded the town, throwing tirecrackers from the bat teries on the water front. In the after noon the Luneta was crowded with Americans, Filipinos and Spaniards. There were thousands of pedestrians, and hundreds of carriages went there for the concert, directed by Bandmaster Carl Oindt of the Sixth artillery band. A hundred Filipinos played American tunes.
 Several hundred boys and girls, Fiji pinos, Spaniards and Chinese. from the public schools, dressed in their best cloth. ing, each carrying an American flag, sang America in a curious mixture of dia- lects. Chaplain Knudsden of the Wash ington regiment read the Declaration of Independence. ... z-.
 The officers of the United States cruis. CT Baltimore gave a reception and dance, which was attended by the foreign con suls, the officers of the foreign warships and all the society of the army and navy circle.
 Colonel Denby presided at the celebra- tion at the Soldiers club, where Mir. O. F. Williams, United States consul gen eral, and others delivered addresses. The officers of the Colorado regiment gave a reception at the regimentsl barracks, and there were several dances during the evening.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
A spccIaIi.t In Dress.

On Pennsylvania avenue, not far from the capitol, is sign announcing the owner as an Advisor on Mems Ap- parel He is not tailor, though he will consent to make clothes for a con sideration. He is as indicated. n pur- veyor in expert knowledge of masculine habiliments He claims scientific knowledge of certain department of the proprieties. He gives advice for fee, as does lawyer, and undertakes to steer his clients in safety among the so- cial rocks and shoals of bad form and bad taste.
 He will tell congressman who do not know at what hour they should put on dress suit whether 1t is proper to wear pink shirt to an afternoon tea and how long n congressman must have been one before he can wear rufiied shirt He will advise fiat men not to wear checks and will show lean men how to look robust and, in short, under takes to make a Brummel out of "jay" on two days notice. It is said he does q good business. Washington Letter
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
EoReleN Nores oF lNrsRssT.

NJ. Charles Victor Cherbullex, the nov. elist, critic and member of the French academy, died in Paris.
 A partial agreement has been made De. tween Spaniards and Filipinos regarding the release of spanish prisoners.
 It Is reported that the cx-kinE of Sa. moa. Maliatoa Tanu. will he cxlled Co Fiji by the international commission.
 More thnn 1000 tons of fodder and wal material have already been forwarded from the Woolwich backyard, England, to South Africa.
 Advices from Hawaii state that the dowager queen. Kapiolani, died there on June 24. Her remains lay in state for eight days before burial
 The arrangement of the Mexican gov crnment with leading German and Amer. ican bankers for conversion of tho ma. tionnl debt has been definitely signed.
 Serious disturbances took place N Na- lencia. Spain. growing out of general dis. satisfaction concerning the new budget proposals, and troops were in fierce on. agreements with mobr, many persons be. inc xxnuudad
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
OLD GLORY ABROAD.
American Independence Celebrated
 In European Capitals.

American Independence Celebrated
 In European Capitals.
 London, July 5.-The Americans abroad celebrated the Fourth with great enthusiasm. The American flag was dis played in nearly every capital of Europe. In Berlin many members of the Ameri- can colony went on special steamer for a picnic on the river Spree. There were dancing and fireworks in the evening.
 The United States embassies in Berlin, Paris, Rome and other continental cen ters gave receptions.
 In London American flags were numer- ous, and many of the business houses closed and gave the employees q holiday.
 Mir. Joseph Fl. Choate. the United States ambassador. and Mrs. Choate cele- brated the day with receptions both at the United States embassy and at their residence. Each of the buildings was tastefully decorated with flags and flow CTS representing the national colors. The guests included Sir William Collins, the queens master of ceremonies; Mir. Sam uel l.. Clemens (Mark Twainl and Mrs. Clemens, Senator and Mrs. Mark Hanna, Senator and Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge and MT. William NJ. Osborne. United States consul general, and Mrs. Osborne.
 
 was attended by 1900 persons, including many English people and number of the leaders of the International Council of Women. Some boys from the United States training ship Monongahela tnow at Plymouth, who were also present, at tracted much attention. A band of music played on the terrace.
 In Paris there was a grand reception yesterday afternoon at the United States embassy, which was beautifully decorat- ed with flowers, tropical plants and flags. Nearly the whole American colony at tended. The Chamber of Commerce gave banquet in honor of distinguished American visitors and residents. address es being made by Ambassador Porter, ex- President Benjamin Harrison and Pro lessor Benjamin D. Woodward, assist ant commissioner to the Paris exposi-
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Miles at MnnafieId.

Mansfield. O., July 5.-General Nelson A. Miles spoke at the Fourth of July pie nic here yesterday. General Brinkerhof in introducing him said he was sorry thss General Miles was not in command il the Philippines. If he were," said the speaker, i've would have peace there now
 In responding General Miles paved ( high tribute to the statesmanship of ex Secretary Sherman. In referring to oul achievements of war with Spain he said we had acquired vast territory. with more than 10.000.0O0 people, at least fol a time, and whether or not we should eventually give them absolute independ snce we have already given them free dom from long years of oppression.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Record Breaking Ocean voynHe.

New York, July 5.-The Robert H. Slo- man company's Pioneer line German steamer Catania has arrived from Japan and China ports after a record breaking round trip between New York and China and Japan. The Catania left New York on Feb. 9 last and arrived at quarantine at midnight Monday night, covering distance of 27,24o miles in four months and 9 days, stopping at seven coaling and nine discharging and loading ports. This is said to be the fastest round trip to China and Japan on record.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
The senate Finance Committee.

Narragansett Pier, k. l., July 5.-Four members of the senate finance committee empowered by congress to sit during the recess for n conference, more particular ly on the silver question, have arrived Those already here are Senators Thomas c. Platt of New York. J. c. Burrows of Michigan, w. D. Allison of Iowa and Nelson Aldrich of Rhode Island. Sena- tor Orville H. Platt of Connecticut is ex- pected to join the party immediately. 1t is not expected that the other eight mem bers of the committee will attend. The party has secured cottages at Little Ca cfn
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Ro.ton,. Celebration.

Boston, July 5.-A general suspension of business and universal disposition to make noise marked the passing of the Fourth in Boston.
 Formal exercises were held at Fremont temple at 10 a. m. Nathan Matthews, Jr., ex-mayor of Boston. delivered the annual Fourth of July oration. taking for his subject Expansion" Hon. Josiah Quincy, mayor of Boston, presided Mir. Matthews said, among other things; "The American people never yet have failed on great occasions. They will not now. They will not permit the foreign policy of the country to be determined by considerations based on selfshness oI fear. They will not shirk the duties oI lose the opportunities which Providence has placed before them"
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Riot. Continue In Spain.

Madrid July 5.-At Alicante yesterday a mob stoned the stores whose owners re- fused to close. The octroi offices were set on fire by the rioters. During a cavalry charge at Valencia a Frenchman who at tempted to raise French flag at Il win dow was injured. At Barcelona the dis
 turbances were resumed in the morning. Many stores were compelled to close and the horse car service was suspended. As the lines are worked by an English com pany, it IS reported diplomatic represcn- tations will be made to the government on the subject of the damage sustained.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
CANAAN, CONN, THURSDAY. JULY G. 1898

sare 10 say that there was nowhere in the United States a more enthusiastic cele. bration of the Fourth of July than that which occurred in Porto Rico. The pro gramme in this city included a number of sporting events, and great surprise was occasioned by Porto Ricans winning a majority of them. Dispatches show that the day was generally observed in the ten leading cities of the island.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
ship For Naval Reserves.

Philadelphia. July 5.-The United States auxiliary cruiser Prairie, from Hampton Roads, has arrived at the League Island navy yard. She will leave on Saturday for a cruise at sea with the Pennsylvania reserves for the purpose of giving them some experience in seaman ship and in the handling of guns.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Cubans Show Good Will.

Havana, July 5.-The American Inde- pendence day was celebrated here with great enthusiasm. The principal resi- dences were decorated, and many people paraded the streets shouting Viva Cuba Libre!' and Vivian los Americanosr' Some groups shouted .'Viva Cuba inde pendiente" but they caused no disorder The discharge of tirecrackers and pistols reminded one of the day in the United States. At noon a national salute was fired from the Cabana fortress. All the vessels in the harbor were decorated The Tenth infantry paraded on the Pra. do. The newspapers express the hope that the American government will soon grant independence to Cuba.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
R.bbt stabbed by Negroes.

Binghamton. x. r., July 5.-Louis tiinzburg. n Jewish rabbi and proprietor of a meat market in this city, was stab bed and probably fatally injured by one If two negroes who entered his shop and sailants escaped.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

New York. July 5.-Captain Stenser of the Holland America line steamer Spaarndam, which has arrived from Rot terdam and Boulogne, celebrated his one hundred and first voyage as master across the western ocean.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

Senator Chandler, in behalf of the gov ernor of New Hampshire, has invited President Mckinley 10 visit that state in the latter part of September.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
Treaty of Peace Ratinsd.

Madrid, July b.-The senate ratified the treaty of psacs with the United States and then adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06
THE NATIONS BIRTHDAY
Celebrated With Enthusiasm at
 Home and Abroad.
GREAT DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Porto Rico Generally Observes the
 Day-OId Glory Float. In Many
 Foreign Capitals.
 Washington, July 5.-The one hundred and twenty-third anniversary of Ameri- can independence was celebrated throughout the country with more than usual fervor and enthusiasm, the victo- ries of our navy and army in the war with Spain furnishing the theme for es- pecial exultation.
 The District of Columbia societies of the Sons of the Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution held a joint meeting in Columbia theater ill the after noon. NJ. Jules Cambon. the French em- bassador, and attaches of the embassy occupied a box and received masked at- tention.
 President Mckinley remained at the White House, practically abandoning ac- tive duties and receiving only few call
Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

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Connecticut western news., 1899-07-06

San Juan's First Celebration. San Juan. Porto Rico, July 5.-It il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
HIS ONE AMBITION.
Popular Positions in Life Had No At
fractions for Him.

The pinke st-cheeked and prettiest girl in
the Pine mountain school was Mandy Mar
tin. and the biggest and awkwardest boy
was James X. Polk Garvin. Jim. as he
was popularity known, was seventeen years
Old, and came of ii somewhat more ambi-
tous family than were the families of most
of his schoolmates. as his father was a
constable, and had at one time been as
SCISSOR and road supervisor. For some rea-
son the boy had fallen into the sulks. and
for "A month the teacher had been able to
do so little with him that as a last resort
she had sent him down TO the lumber COM
panys store for me to talk to him.
We'll James," | said, in nv kindliest
manner after giving him chew of fine-cut
tobacco, which he greatly admired. Il am
sorry to see a boy of your ability acting as
you have been doing lately. neglecting your
studies and proving a burden to your
teacher instead of help. You've got the
making of a good nan in you and some
day you may be a constable, as your father
is"
II don't wanter be no constable he an
swered keeping his eyes on knot hole in
the floor that he was trying to jab his toe
into.
ambitious. and went at him again. hope
fully.
Possibly You may be sheriff. who
knows?'' | suggested.
Il don't wanter be no sheriff, neither
No? Well, there's no reason, if you will
study hard and be a good boy, why you
shouldn't be the county judge. some day"
Il don't wanter be no judge, he said as
If a Judgeship We're very common thing.
Who knows. James" | went on encOur-
ag1ngly, but that some day you will be
our congressman and go to Washington?''
Il don't wanter be no congressman, nei-
Their"
THAT isn't your only chance. my boy
continued. thinking he was even more am
bilious than l had suspected; you may be
governor of the state"
Il don't wanter be no gov'ner,' he said,
quite Sulky as ever.
There weren't many more rises that l
could offer, but [ concluded to try the best
/ had.
Then look to the presidency, James,"
Ventured Men have become presidents
who have had no better start than you
have You may be President but you will
have to study and do better than you are
doing now"
II don't wanter be no President" he re-
piled even more doggedly than before, if
that were possible.
| was at the end of my string and began
to think that possibly We had an embryo
Napoleon in our midst
Well" 1 said. somewhat annoyed and
perpleXed, If you don't want to be Presi-
dent. what do you WANT
desperately than ever and hung his head
lower
II" he hesitated al wanter be Mandy
Martins best Teller. l don't wanter be
nothin''
That put the case out of my Jurisdiction
and L sent James back to the teacher and
made my report later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

the young man with dropping shoulders
and a tamboyant necktie.
No, i don't mean that kind. ] mean one
OF these things that tell you how to pro-
nounCe the names Of places I've an Idea
but l want to make sure before ! give II
out Now, that's the trouble with most
peoples sense of humor. They don't take
pains enough. They tump at things I'm a
rapid and inartistic way. | amt that kind
l m willing to help make merry axthe fes-
tive board and festoon the pathway from
tomato soup to prunes with little garlands
OF wit and fancy. But I amt like those
folks who satisfied so long as they
manage to raise a laugh. No. sir. I want
10 be sure i know what am talking about.
Now. great many would have preCipi-
tated this one that | am thinking about
without any of the precautions so necessary
to a real artistic bon mot"
Have you something on your mind?' In
quired the young woman whose hair is
blonde at the ends and brunette at the
roots
Yes. This place that f. mentioned in the
Philippine news"-he proceeded to spell It
OUT -a-l-u-m-pI-t; how do you pro-
ncunce it?''
nunciation makes" the young woman re-
marked. We'll change the name Of It TO
otisville or Lawton in the course of a
short time"
of course; and that very prospect COM
pels me to strike while the iron is hot Az
ter they make such a change the oppor-
tunity to say a good thing will be utterly
lost. II the accent falls on the first or
third syllable there is no use Of trying 10
do anything with II. But IL II falls the
second syllable, why-ha-ha-you can say
that If those F1lipnos don't like the sltua-
ton, why, they can Calumpit. See? It's a
play on words, and yet II amt. It's one
OF those queer sounding things that seem
TO make sense, and yet don't. There's the
fascination about"
Everybody had left the room. and he
jumped to his feet and followed exclaim-
ing. under his breath:
TN bet every one Of them is hurrying
into the dining room to say that before l
get the chance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
Finest View in the World

FROM fearson weekly.
The greatest extent of the earth's surface
which can be seen from one spot depends
on two circumstances: First, the elevation
above the sea level, and secondly, the alb
sence of Intervening obstacles such as NAV
obstruct the line of sight.
The point that best satisfies these con-
ditons is the Nevada of Cayambe, a peak
on the line of the equator in the north of
the Andes, rising 19,535 feet above the sea.
This has been described by travellers as
the most notable landmark in the world 1t
commands from its position the whole val
ley of the Amazon. and the view in this
direction, over lOw-lying country, is abso-
lutely unlimited except by the horizon.
1t has an equal range toward the north
west, and its line of view stretches right
across the Gulf of Panama Though the
country toward the south Is mountainous,
1t encounters no higher peak
1t is only toward the southwest that its
view crosses Chimborazo, which is higher,
but is surrounded Jpn all sides by high
peaks and consequently does not embrace
so wide an extent of country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
The Red Henry Ward Beecher.

From the Chicago lnter-Ocean
Chief Half Moon of the Sn-Ka-Use or
Columbia Indians is dead. Half Moon, bet
ter known as Moses to the white people
in the state of Washington, had three
claims on fame. One, and to him the most
important, was that he bore close resem-
blance to Henry Ward Beecher, the facial
likeness being startlingly similar. Another
was that he was first cousin to the re-
doubtable Chief Joseph of Nez Perez repu-
the guise of good Indian. Half Moons
ton of his kinsmen that he was between
100 and 200 years old. This latter claim
however, seems to be merely a bit of In
dian hyperbole. Pioneer residents of Wash
ington put Half-Moon's age at seventy-five
years.
Half-Moon came of bad parentage. His
father was bloodthirsty murderous saw
age. and Half-Moon inherited all of his
worst traits. Previous to the subjugation
of his tribe he was continually at war with
the whites. and participated in many muir
dCrs and brutal massacres.
Personally, Moses was a commanding fig
IRE, standing nearly six feet In height and
weighing about $50 pounds He was by
far the biggest Indian in the bunch and
strong as an OK. His strength had how
ever, become merely a tradition. for, since
he became the petted ward of the gov
no ambition or excuse to do aught but live
in idleness and splendor, preferring only
to take up the white mans burden In the
shape of bearing a load of Kentucky rye
under his belt. These occasions however
were only periodical with the aged chief
sufferer from Bright's disease which finally
carried him off.