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The age-herald., 1899-09-10
SUZERAINTY A FAILURE.
Al Interview With State Attcrley Snuts
 On the Question.

Pretoria, September 9.-In the course of an interview today State Attorney Shuts said that the Transvaal having withdrawn its offer of five years franchise. the con- dition thereto attached, namely, the re- linquishment of suzerainty, also falls to the ground.
 He understands the Transvaals latest dispatch was an acceptance of the proposal for a joint commission of inquiry. The Transvaal he said, is anxious to terminate the tension existing because trade is stag nant and the country is being ruined Hence the Transvaal government has greater interest than the British govern- ment in bringing about a settlement
 He declared that he fully believed the British government desired a peaceful so- lution of the difficulty, and expressed the opinion that the Transvaal's last dispatch would further that end.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
LA DAME BLANCHE IS
 INSULTED IN A CAFE
She Hurls Heavy Menu Card at the Head of an Anti-Drey-
 fusard

As dinner time approached the streets became empty, but about o'clock the crowds again gathered at the Cafe De La Paix and on the square beside 1t and the adjacent streets. Just then an incident occurred at the Hotel Morderne, which is known as the Dreyfusard center.
 Two men, notorious anti-Dreyfusards, entered the winter garden inside the hotel, and sat down at one of the little marble tables under the palm trees and ordered coffee. At an adjoining table sat La Dame Blanche with a companion while at the other tables were seated Mime. Bernard Lazare and Goerzinetti with other Drey- fusards.
 The two new corners at once began to make offensive remarks about Dreyfus and Jews generally. One of them turning to La Dame Blanche, said: "Oh. the dirty Jews; these dirty Dreyfusards."
 La Dame Blanche replied, telling him not to address her. The men, however, per- sisted, and added personal insults until La Dame Blanche became greatly excited and called them cads to insult a woman The men retorted offensively, and in a moment La Dame Blanche clutched menu card in heavy metal frame and threw 1t at the head of her insulter, narrowly missing him. The other diners, seeing the trouble, rose enmasse and threatened to throw the men out of the garden. In an instant the place became a perfect babe, every one shout ing at the top of his voice, calling the men towards and "eanaille" (cur).
 The ladies present hastily withdrew, Madame Lazare being carried away in fainting condition. Just as the threaten- ed free fight was on the point of break ing out, a detachment of gendarmes ar- fdved, and, after scene of intense excit- ment, put the men who had caused the dis turbance into the street.
 This, however, was but the beginning. The men proceeded to the terrace of the cafe De la Paix, which was now crammed
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
WILL NOT GO TO PARIS
St. Louis Merchants Indignant at Re
 suit of Dreyfus Trial

St. Louis, Mo, September 9.-An informal meeting of the most prominent merchants in St. Louis was held this evening shortly after the Dreyfus decision became known and it was unanimously agreed that not one of them would attend tine Paris expo stion nor make an exhibit It was also decided that they would use their influence to deter others from attending or making exhibits
 There were present at the meeting many of the leading members of the Merchants Exchange.
 Information received tonight indicates movements of a similar nature being adopted in many of the largest cities.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
HAVANA'S HEALTH.
Statistics Show Eleven Deaths from
 Yell w Fever

Havana, September 9.-The health statis- tics for the month of August, which have just been issued, show that during the month there were II deaths from yellow fever, from dysentery, G5 from consump- ton, 74 from heart disease and H from oth- CT causes.
 The Cuban National league and the Cu ban National party have offered to Gaul- berto Gomez and General Mlxmo Gomez the joint presidency The offer has been declined by Gaulberto Gomez, who says he wishes to keep his independence and will not join any party at present.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
FRENCH COLORS BURNED.
Captain Foster Indignant at Sentence of
 Prisoner at Rennes.

Indianapolis, Ind, September 9.-When the news of Dreyfus' fate reached Indian apolis, Captain Wallace Foster, who origi- mated the plan of floating the American flag over Indiana school houses, announced that he would have the flag of France burned in the streets.
 This evening a large crowd was drawn to his home in North Capitol avenue and encircled by women, children, bicycles and buggies, the tri-colors were brought out and burned on the macadamized street. A Frenchman participated in the ceremony.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
Arrested for Aiurd,

Marshall, H., September 9.--Dr. Jacob W. Smith, of this city, was arrested today by the sheriff on charge of the murder of Henry c. Craig in Bath county, Ky, in September 1877. He was then a lad of 16. Smith claims that he killed Craig in self defense, and that he stayed there many years atterward and was never arrested. He is now In jail awaiting an officer from Kentucky.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
Cantnin Parker in New York

New York, September 9.-on board the line steamer New York which arrived to- night from Southampton, were Captain Daniel Parker and ten seamen who were formerly on the German emperor's yacht, Meteor. They will be met by representa- tive of Sir Thomas Lpton and taken to the steamer Plymouth to assist the crew of the Shamrock in the cup contest. The Unbria today brought six sailmakers and some sails for the Shamrock.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
win Not send Representative

Berlin. September s-The government has resolved not to send a special rep resentative to the Philadelphia congress, but has delegated the German consul at Philadelphia and the German agricultural attache at Washington to make report Prussia will not be represented.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10

Paris, September 9-From an early hour the boulevards presented a scene of un- wonted animation. The crowds eagerly seized upon the successive editions of vari- ous papers giving hourly accounts of the progress of the trial at Rennes. The po- lice, although considerably reinforced were lost among the swaying masses parading tine streets. Large bodies of police were kept in readiness at various points in the vicinity of the bouevards, and mounted and foot municipal guards patrolled the main throughfares.
 By o'clock every available cafe seat on the boulevards was occupied, and minor scuffles were frequent.
 At o'clock the Gaulois exhibited to an enormous crowd placard on which the words, "Vive larmee," which indicated that the verdict was anti-Dreyfus. The announcement was greeted with a deep hum of approval and joy. The Libre Parole announced that Dreyfus had been con demned to Imprisonment for life. The editions were absolutely torn from the hands of the vendors. It was almost inn possible to hear opinions friendly to the prisoner. The masses were undoubtedly hostile to Dreyfus. But in private circles the verdict was criticised in strong terms.
 The anti-revisionist continued to issue editions suppressing the fact that Dreyfus was condemned to only ten years deten- ton.
 In the presence of the extraordinary sem tence, it is believed the tribunal recognized the prisoners innocence, but was afraid of the generals and public opinion and that, as Dreyfus had suffered five years cell inn prisonment, which in France counts for double time, he will be immediately re- leased
 As this dispatch is sent the excitement is wearing and the people are leaving the boulefards.
 By Il o'clock the boulevards were desert ed The representatives Of the Associated Press here learns on good authority that one of the members of the cabinet told friend that Dreyfus would probably not have to undergo further punishment and that if he was sent to his prison, his place of confinement would probably be the is- land of St. Margaret.
 It is generally believed that the govern
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
ALL DEPENDS ON KRUGER
Cracked the Nut and Found Suzerainty
 Its Key"ol.
CHAM BERLAlN
DISAPPOINTED
Thought the { : .et Would Adopt More Rad deasures-British Patiene ' Tended to Gre
 ate scifc Feeling

London, September 9.-The actual status of the Transvaal crisis appears to be un- changed. In spite of all the clamor and excitement raised by the rumors preceding the cabinet council, Great Britains min- isters apparently have done nothing more than strengthen the hands of Joseph Chamberlain, the secretary for the colon- ies, thereby confirming the prognostica- tions of the most conservative element as already quoted in these dispatches. As far as the international relations are concern ed, War is no nearer now than it was a week ago, though the friction in South Africa itself is keener and moro likely to produce a conflict. .94
 SGzerainty Main Issue
 Putting aside the countless diplomatic intricacies that have arisen during the week, suzerainty remains the main issue President Kruger, of the Transvaal repub- lie, has cracked the nut and found suzer- ainty it's kernel If he refuses to swallow 1t there will be war. There is no doubt that MT. Chamberlain has thought the cabi- net would take more radical measures than they did If the present unders tand- ing of their action is well founded they have only countenanced still further de- lay, specifying a day when such delay must end.
 For weeks MT. Chamberlain has been telling President Kruger that Great Brit ain could stand no further parleying about suzerainty, and intimating by speeches that the day and even the month had ar- rived when Great Britain's patience would be exhausted. Hence this cabinet exhibi- ton of prolonged British patience has tend, Cd 10 create more pacific feeling, hut which, after all, Is probably only a general realization that unless the Boers take the initiative we shall have to wait for some time before the crisis comes to a head.
 Will Kruger Back Down?
 Compared with this, the warike sign of sending out 10000 troops has small sig nificance. The public mind in the interim between now and the date believed to have been set for ending the negotiations, is likely 10 be replete with the same confus- ing offers and rejection of offers that have marked the recent weeks. Whether or not President Kruger will eventually back down is still matter of great doubt, In spite of his latest pacific utterances and those of his agents.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
PARIS REJOICES OVER
 CONVICTION OF DREYFUS

ment's attitude toward the courtmartial
 rendered the president and members of
 that body indisposed to accept the instruc-
 tions and limitations given at the outset of
 the courtmartal's proceedings, and that
 the subsequent request sent to Major Car
 riere the governments commissioner at
 the trial, to eonfine himself to the limits
 laid down by the court of cassa tions and
 finally the request that the verdict be de-
 layed until Monday stiffened the backbone
 of Colonel Jouaust, who replied that he
 would not receive orders from any one, and
 thereupon closed the case.
 M. Clemenceau. in the Aurora, says Col onel Jouausts object was to save the gen.
 eral staff, and that between Dreyfus and
 Mercier he selected Mercier. The affair, declares M. Clemenceau, was scandalousiy
 conducted Major CarrieIes contention that the prisoner had failed to prove his
 innocence enabled the court to convict the prisoner without the aid of the petit bleu. He also says he pities the men who, by their sentence, inflicted an outrage and showed the most culpabe weakness. Mem bers of the tribunal, M, Cemenceau as- serts, were convinced that Dreyfus was innocent, but were anxious to extend ex- tenuating circumstances to Mercier and to other generals.
 M Cornely, in the Figaro, holds that tho verdict, by reducing the original term of Imprisonment. shows that the campaign for revision was legitimate. M. Corneiy adds that he believes when Colonel Jouaust re- fused to hear Colonel Schwartzkoppen, former German military attache in Paris, and Colonel Panazzardi, the Italian mill tary attache, the president of the court was certain of Dreyfus' innocence. The tri- bunal hesitated between Dreyfus and Mer- cier, and replied neither yes nor no. If Dreyfus is guilty he should have received penalty for aggravating instead of leniency for extenuating circumstances. M. Cor
 nely concludes by declaring that it is de-
 porable to see judges making common
 cause with the generals who saved Ester hazy and the injury which this will in the
 end i1flict on the army.
 The socialist groups met this evening and
 passed resolutions protesting against the
 Rennes verdict and declaring their deter
 imitation to continue the struggle for the
 protection of republican liberty Reports
 received at the ministry of interior indicate that no disturbances have occurred any where in the provinces.
 The Libre Parole says in commenting on
 the Rennes verdict "The soldiers al
 Rennes without fear or reproach have
 given the world a fine spectacle and hays saved the honor of the army The verdict was equal to a second AusterlitZ."
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
Meridian Takes Action

Meridian, Miss, September 9.-The Meri- dian board of health today declared a quarantine against Mississippi City. Miss; Miami. Fla; Gulf Port. Miss, and Key West Fla, on account of the prevalence of yellow fever at those places.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
Troops Going to Natal

London, September 9.-The troops going to South Africa as the result of the decis- ion of yesterdays cabinet council to send 10000 soldiers there will proceed to Natal, bringing the total number of men in that colony up to LOGO Reinforcements num- being 1000 men will be drawn from India.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
steamers Bring KIondike Gold

Quincy, H.. September 9.-The govern- ment steamer Ramona last midnight struck a skin containing six belated merry-makers on Quincy Bay. All were thrown into the water and Mary Mccarthy were drowned.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10

with ti-Dreyfusards, and there gave their own version of the row and in few moments an anti-Dreyfus demonstra- tion was in full swing. The people sitting at the tables arose with shouts of down with the Jews," "Vive larmee," and de- manded that the band play the Marseil- laise. The band was obliged to comply with the demand, and the crowd bawled the Marseillaise at the top of their voices, altering the words ito march on, march on, against the Jews" Sticks, canes and hats were waved and the crowd chanted "Vive rarmee; vive parmee; conspuez les Juifs."
 Finally one man waved his hat and shouted: Let us march on the hotel Mod erne. The crowd showed a strong dispo- sition to take this advice and, as the hotel is within a hundred yards of the cafe the situation began to look too ugly. Two En- glishment who were sitting in the cafe were recognized as foreigners, the crowd there hustled the mout.
 At this moment the cry police was raised and an instant later a strong body of gendarmes and police headed by detec- tives, rushed into the cafe and cleared every one out, demonstrators or not.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
Fresh Beef for Manila

Washington, September 9.-The refrigera- tor ship Celtic has arrived at Manila with a supply of fresh beef
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
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The age-herald., 1899-09-10

the crowds, both inside and outside, joined in the national song.
 Colonel Jouaust passed by little later on foot and in full uniform, his way from the Lycee to his home, the crowd with barred heads cheering him, crying ''vive iarmee" Colonel Jouaust in reply to their cheers saluted with his hand to his kepi
The age-herald., 1899-09-10

pOCAHORTAS-Tb best grate coal on the market. Gilreath Coal and Iron Co.,, 2Ol5 First avenue,
The age-herald., 1899-09-10

LOCAL THUNDER STORMS SUNDAY: MONDAY, FAIR. VARIABLE WINDS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-18
Charming Dancers.

The reception and exhibition given in
Union hall from 4 until 6 yesterday by
Mrs. Frank Baldwin and her class of juve-
nile dancers was a delightful occasion.
Thirty or more little dancers were present
and their knowledge OF the art and their
behavior on the floor were highly compli-
mented by all present. The pupils danced
the waltz, two-s:ep, schottishe, Berlin polka
and French polka. The latter was charm
ing exhibition of what good teacher can
do with very young pupils; the little dane
ers looked like elves. During the after
noon refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served.
Dancing in the evening began a. S30.
There we're about 40 couples on the floor,
and a good number were present in the
gallery. Cramer's orchestra of seven
pieces, OF Claremont, furnished excellent
music.
Mrs. Baldwin had intended that the
reception last evening should terminate her
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-18
THE SASSAFRAS PLANT.

From 1t May Be Brewed n Pleasant
Tea and a Good MuciIage.
A correspondent of the Charleston
News and Courier says of the sassafras
plant: "The whole plant is valuable
for it's medicinal properties. The root
| makes an excellent tea, spicy and fra
grant, and has Alternative virtues quite as
good as the sarsaparilla. The stalks
have an inner pith that, although tedi-
Gus to extract much of it, when scraped
out and put into cold water and agitated
for few moments with spoon forms
most thick and tenacious mucilage,
| retaining delicate flavor of the smell
of the sassafras and is bland and
soothing drink in fevers, when@ethe
| mouth is dry and great thirst exists. , 1t
| is frequently retained gratefully when
plain water is elected.
1t is astonishing how mucilaginous a
small quantity of this pith makes a
tumbler of water, which becomes thick,
as gum arabic water. A mere teaspoon
full of the pith taken out of the small
green branches of the bush will make
three or four tumblerfuls of thick mu-
cilage
For inf1amed eyes this mucilaginous
! water is very soothing and curative and
has long been used for all forms Of in
fammation of delicate tissues, but is .
simple that it is ignored by the profess
sion.
The oil of sassafras, which is made
from the root as well as other parts of
the plant, makes a splendid Eminent
for pains and aches in combination with
turpentine in proportion of ene-third of
the former to two-thirds of the latter.
Other stimulating tinctures, such as
spirits of ammonia, are sometimes add
ed, but the chief ingredient of the light
ming linimonts hawked about by timer
ant quacks are composed principally Of
sassafras oil, which is really pungent
and effective.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-18
LIVING IN THE COUNTRY.
The Growing Fondness For Rural
Life IA Good Sign.

The Growing Fondness For Rural
Life "a Good Sign.
In The Ladies' Home Journal Edward
Box, with much satisfaction, notes the
strong tendency to country living and
believes that sit is one of the best signs
of the times. Nothing in the world can
keep man or woman SO young and
fresh as to be able to be in touch each
day with the perpetual freshness and
youth of nature. Suburban life means
more out of door living, and that is
what we Americans all need We want
more exercise, and suburban living
makes that easier. We want our inter-
est in things kept fresh, and that nature
does for us as nothing else can.
1.-The more our busy men see of ma
lures restful ways the more restful
will they become. The closer we keep
our children to the soil the healthier
will they be physically and the stronger
will they develop mentally. The more
our girls breathe in the pure air which
God intended for ALL but which man in
the cities pollutes, the better women we
shall have, the fewer worried mothers
we shall see. The more our young men
see of out of door sports the more clear
ly will they realize the greatness of
splendid physical health.
"The more the tired housewife sees of
flowers and plants and trees the closer
will become her interest in all things
natural and simple, and, as she sees the
simplicity with which nature works un-
consciously, will the lesson be forced up
on her and enter into her own methods.
We all agree that there is no teacher
like nature herself. Let Us all, then, get
as close to Ter as possible. Whatever
she teaches is wholesome to the mind
and uplifting to the soul and strength
ening to the body. In the very act of
studying her wonderful ways there is
health -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-18

chants and aroused In them that reenng
OF independence which has always been
so characteristic of our race.
They determined to import their pep
per direct from India in their own
ships, and for this purpose formed a
company, called the Governor and
Company of Merchants of London Trad
ing to the East Indies, and which In
latter days became eventually known
as the East India company.
Their first voyages embroiled them
In almost innumerable quarrels with
the Dutch and Portuguese, and for a
time the venture proved a financial fail
ure. 1t was not until 1918 that the
company became successful and obtained
lucrative treaties, owing to their de.
cisively defeating the Portuguese.
From this time on their possessions
gradually increased, slowly at first, and
then very rapidly, until, by the vie
and beneficial management Of such men
as Give, Warren Hastings and Corn.
wallis, they exercised sovereignty oveI
the greater portion of India.
In this manner it happened that an
increase in the price of pepper momen
tously affected the history of mankind
London Standard.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-18

two miles from the railroad. He at once
recalled the queer actions Of these men,
and last Friday received a visit from men,
Der OF the Pinkerton force, who is at
work on the case. Up to date nothing has
been made known regarding the robbers.
Mrs. Z. d. Crosier is sick with the grip.
Miss Florence Clough is sick with
measles.
Mrs. s. N. Alexander has been confined
to her bed by sickness during most OF the
past week.
Capt. w. II. Taylor has been confined
to the house by sickness during the past
week or more.
The senior class OF the high school are
rehearsing play which will be given in
the early spring.
King Solomon's lodge worked the third
degree last night and will work the same
degree Friday night.
The ladies' union Of the Congregational
church will hold missionary meeting in
the church parlor this afternoon at 8 80.
Supper will be served at 6 80.
Adna j., the young son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cleary, living on Wells and Atkinson
streets, died Friday night of meningitis.
The body was taken to Keene Monday tor
burial.
George Andrews is making new sign
for Exner & Holmes lunch room which
when painted and adorned with an electric
light, will be noticeable attraction on
Canal street.
The annual corporation meeting comes
next Tuesday and promises to be very
quiet affair unless there are new devel-
opments. There is no rush of candidate 8
and the usual rumors about states have not
materialized.
According to the Keene Sentinel thi, is
the way they have In Keene: There was
an almost unprecedented rush for tickets
for The Old Homestead" at Tilden's Tues
day morning. About 100 persons were in
line when the sale opened at o'clock, land
in very short time the majority of the de-
sirable seats left for Keene people were
taken. Sixteen young men remained in
line all night outside the store"
Rev. G. w. Perry of Chester enter
tanned delighted audience at the Univer-
salist church last evening. He is pleas
ing talker, and bis lecture, " Charming
Vermont, appeals to the intelligence and
patriotism of Vermonters. Assisted by
Col. E. G. Osgood he threw on the sheet
$50 as fine views as were ever seen in Bel.
lows Falls; they were the finest that the
writer ever had the pleasure of seeing.
The views were from scenes about Chester
and along the line of the Rutland railroad
principally and were fine specimens Of
artistic photography.