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Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05

This would leave him IF votes short of the number necessary to elect, and the efforts of the Quay leaders will be di- rected during the next two weeks to- ward securing these votes.
 It goes without saying that they will be just as bitterly opposed in the future by the group of men who have made the fight against MT. Quay as they have been in the past
 Claim. of Quay Faction.
 The Quay leaders during the past few days have claimed anywhere from 118 to 135 votes in the caucus. The fact that the actual figure was away below their lowest claim is regarded by many here as a source of great disappoint- ment to them. This class of prophets is strong in the belief that Senator Quay is beaten. Undoubtedly the decision of Senator David Martin at an early hour yesterday morning to remain out of the caucus had much to do with the suc- cess of the efforts of the anti-Quay peo- pie. Senator Quay has expressed confi- dence all along that Martin would be with him when the time came to make his vote effective. but others we'll in- formed on the situation have felt that if MT. Martin found it possible to de- feat Quay he would throw all the strength of his political power against him.
 All agree that much depends upon the action that the state supreme court will take in Philadelphia on Jan. ' on the proceedings brought before that body through writ granted recently, the effect of which Is to bring the crim- inal proceedings against Senator Quay before the court of review. If the pro- ceedings are quashed by the supreme court. MT. Quay will assuredly be re- elected. If. on the contrary, the court refuses to interfere with the regular course of the legal proceedings against Senator Quay and decides that he must stand trial on the indictments found against him, there can be no doubt that the position of his opponents will be greatly strengthened.
 The roll call showed 27 of the 37 Re- publican members of the senate present and S1 of the 127 members of the house, a total of 10s. Later Representative Hardol of Senator Quay's county of Beaver came in. increasing the total to 10s. He voted for Quay.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
The Army Reef Scandal.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The war inves- tigating commission has decided to make a thorough investigation of the complaints made about the beef fur nished the army In the expeditionary campaigns. Summons have been issued for the appearance before the commits sion next Friday of Major Daily. the chief surgeon at the army headquarters at Tampa prior to the departure of the Shafter expedition, who made vfgor- ous report, forwarded by General Miles. in condemnation of the beef. The Swift Packing company of Chicago will be heard next Monday in defense of these supplies. There was only one witness yesterday. Colonel James M. Moore, as- sistant quartermaster general of the army. who appeared merely to correct some errors in the report of previous tes.:-az=-
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
NATIONS FINANCES.
Large Increase I'm Receipts For the
 Month of December.


 Washington, Jan. 4.-The monthly statement of the receipts and expendi- lures of the United States shows that the total receipts for December were s41. .404. 793, as compared with s5s, ,646. Sss for December. 1897. This last amount, however, includes about S31, TOO, 900 re- ceived on account of the Pacific rail- roads debt. Independent of those pay ments the increase for the last month, as compared with the same month in 1897, was about SIS. 400, 900.
 The receipts from customs last month were s16.764. 1924. an increase over De- cember, As97, of about s5, 100. 900; inter- nal revenue, $22, ,621, ,31s. an increase of s6. 300,000.
 The receipts for the six months since July l, 1897, amounted to S245, 961, ,sss, a gain over the same period In 1897 of over s3S, ,000. 900. not including the 3S1,- 700, 900 received from the Pacific rail- roads.
 During the last six months the re- ceipts from customs increased from $62. .S25, ,020 to ss6 045, ,S3s. and from inter- nal revenue sources from $S5. .4ss, POS to s13S 3s4, ,339.
 The disbursements during December last amounted to s41.S64,so7, which is only S46O, ,000 in excess of the receipts. The monthly treasury statement of the public debt shows that on Dec. 31 the debt, less cash in the treasury. amounted to SLIPS. TIC, ,28s. an increase during the month of s1, TOP, ,79e. This in- crease is due to the delivery of 3 per cent bonds of the new issue previously paid for
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
An Ifu~cIcamr KIaIfnr.

MT. T., a business man of Cleveland, says The Plain Dealer, rents desk room in his office to MT. B., whence the fol lowing story. 'Is MT. B. inf" asked a caller "No," replied MT. T., thinking he recognized an unw>lcome caller Well. I'll wait for him, " replied the caller, sitting down.
 At 5 o'clock he was still waiting.
 At 5:30. still waiting. A few minutes before 6 MT. T. closed his desk for the day and prepared to go home. The caller ventured to ask if MT B. was likely to return to his office that day. MT. T. answered.:
 No He is in Buffalo and will be back next Tuesday morning."
 The caller showed DO anger. On the contrary. he smiled.
 Don't apologize. be said. My business was not important, and your office has proved pleasant lounging place. Fact is." he blandly added, "I suppose I'm coming down with the smallpox, aad the doctor told me must itay isdssrs and keep warm"
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
PlACATlNG FlLlPlNOS.
General Otis Seeks to Prevent Over
 Acts of Hostility.

Acts of Hostility.
 Washington, Jan. 4.-General Otis, commanding at Manila, has cabled the war department that in his opinion General Miller has the situation well in hand at Iloilo and that he fully under stands the purpose of the president not to crowd the insurgents unduly. It is highly desirable that hostile collision between the American forces and the insurgents be avoided at all hazards, at least pending the ratification of the peace treaty, and, as General Miller understands this purpose on the part of the president, he will be guided by 1t and may be relied upon to resort to force only under absolute L1mpulsion.
 The officials here are now fully sat isfed that the trouble at noilo may be traced directly back to the Spanish colonel who was the senior Spanish army officer in the Philippine group and directly in command of the Visayas group, including the principal island of Panay and the city and garrison of Iloilo. General Otis reports show that, though besieged with his 800 soldiers in Iloilo by superior force, the position of the Spanish troops Uas thoroughly tenable. They had repulsed every att tack of the insurgents and had infiict- ed great loss upon the latter, and al- together there was no reason why they should not have held out indefinitely. This was particularly the case in view of the knowledge on the part of the Spaniards that by the terms of the treaty the United States government had undertaken to carry them back to Spain, involving of course their re- lease from the siege at the earliest practicable moment.
 It is significant that Rios delayed the evacuation of Iloilo until he became in- formed that the Americans were com ing, and there is curiosity here to learn how that important information reach ed Iloilo in advance of the movements of the American transports and in the absence of cable connections. Undoubt- edly it was conveyed by vessel, and there may be a question raised as to the legitimacy of the transmission of news of the intentions of the American troops in advance in this fashion.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
American Railroad In Ecuador.

Washington. Jan. 4.-An American syndicate has obtained the right to build railroad in Ecuador. connecting the seacoast belt with the rich interior, heretofore almost cut off from the out sid world. The details of the contract have not been officially published, but United States Consul General De Leon at Guayaquil has supplied the state de- partment with much detail respecting the enterprise, which in his opinion is likely to lead to the complete reforma- tion of the country. As an incident to the execution of the contract the com- pany has found 1t necessary or expedi- ent to buy the entire national debt of Ecuador. amounting to s3.500. 900. the corporation assuming liability for about s1, 300 900 to the bondholders. The com pany has also received a concession to establish a bank in Guayaquil with 6 capital of s1, ,000 900. which is to be In operation by next March.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
GeuernI Markets.

New York, Jan. g. FLOUR-State and western quiet and nomi- nally easy; winter patents, f3.7bat winter straights, Sa.b0a385; Minnesota patents, sae0~ 415: winter extras, S2.70a3.
 wHEAT-No. 2 red opened irmer on steAdier cables and an effort to continue the bull move ment, but met with poor response from out siders and reacted March, 7sJsa7e 7-iec.; Mag, 55lka75 i5-l6c.
 RYE-Quiet; state, baa5elSc.; No. western. 681fc., [. O. h. anoat.
 CORN-No 2 quiet and barely steady with wheat: western elevator people sold, Maj. a2 p.l6a42 lb-l6c.
 oATs-No 2 dull; track, white, state. soa 3slSc track, white, ,twcstern, 8Sa9s)to PoRK-Steady; mess, sa.bOal0; f&tfily, siom all.
 LARD-strone; prime western steam, taso. nominal.
 BUTTER-Firm; state dairy, Raise. st.ss creamery, l5a20o.
 CHEEsE-very firm; large. white. I0s4e.; small, white, 1lc. EGGs-strone; state and Psnnsyivanis. 29lSc.; western, 200.
 SUGAR - Raw irrogula; feir rspnipG. sl3-l6c.; centrifugal co test, b.iec-l Nk6sa quiet; crushed, 5lfc.; powdered, b@to. TIRPENTiNE-Firm at 3ytatto. MOLASSES-Steadyi New pfleApS, se~sys TALLoW-Steadyi oity, H1eI e&uhtsE Ne a9Jkc.
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Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
RntIrona Thieves Caught.

Geneva. N. r., Jan. 4.-The Geneva police have succeeded in running to earth a band of robbers, three in num- ber who have been robbing the Central Hudson and Lehigh Railroad company for the past six months. Chief Kane suspected who the robbers were some time ago, but was unable 10 obtain enough evidence to warrant their af- rest. Detective Wilkins of the Central Hudson. Chief Kane and officer Merry arrested the men Monday night. They immediately searched the house of the arrested men and recovered two wagon loads of plunder, amounting in value to $500, but think this is only about half of it. The men are James Hogan, Gus Ho- gan and Julius smith, all Poles,
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
New Code For National Guard.

Albany, Jan. 4. - Major General Charles F. Roe has appointed conn mission of officers of the national guard to prepare a new code of regulations for the government of the guard. The commission consists of the following members: Brigadier General McCoskry Butt of the First brigade. Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel B. Thurston, inspect or of rifle practice; Major Bennett H. Tobey of the Fourteenth regiment. Ma jor George J. Haffa of the Sixty-fffth regiment and Major William M. Kirby. inspector of rifle practice.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
MORE FORCES AT MANILA.
wnrships and Men Hastily Dis
 patched to the Philippines.

wnrships and Men Hastily Dis
 patched to the Philippines.
 Washington, Jan. 4.-Secretary Long has cabled orders to Commander R. M. Berry of the gunboat Castine, now at Havana, to start as soon as possible to join Admiral Dewey at Manila, pro- ceeding by way of the Suez canal. This makes the fifth vessel selected for duty In the Philippines by the navy depart ment in the last few weeks, the others being the Bennington, now on her way from Honolulu across the Pacific; the Buffalo and the Helena. at present in the neighborhood of Port Said, and the Yosemite, preparing to follow them from Norfolk.
 In addition to these, the orders to the special squadron headed by the Oregon and the Iowa which was sent around as re-enforcements to the Pacific sta tion leave no doubt as to the policy of the government to be well prepared for emergencies in that ocean. Orders were cabled yesterday to Callao. where the special squadron is waiting for 35.000 pieces of mail sent from New York, di- recting Captain Barker of the Oregon to proceed on Jan. 10 to Honolulu, the Iowa to start the same day for San Francisco.
 The Castine is sent to the Philippines in compliance with Admiral Dewey's request for small vessels capable of navigating the intricate channels which abound in those islands. She is the sis ter ship of the Machias, and draws only 12 feet, while having a speed of 16 knots. She is armed with half a dozen 6 inch breech loeSing rifles and an unusually large secondary battery of rapid fire guns. Although she carries only 200 tons of coal the Castine has a radius of action exceeding 5000 knots and has a record of efficiency second to no vessel In the fleet.
 When the vessels already ordered to the Asiatic station reach their destina- tion, Admiral Dewey will command the largest squadron in the American navy, consisting of 27 ships, including the re- habilitated Spanish gunboats Isla de Luzon and Isla de Cuba, now being re- paired at Hongkong.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
REBELS ARE STUBBORN
Filipinos at Iloilo Refuse to
 Lay Down Arms.
SOLDIERS TO REINFORCE MILLER
The Situation Is Delicate, but Wash |. inEton Officials ThinlS That Hostil- ities Will Re PreveIsed-spania Responsible For the Trouble.

Manila, Jan. 4.-Advices just received from Iloilo say the rebels at meeting on Saturday ratified the action of delegation which assured the Ameri- cans that they might land uparmed, but that If the latter landed armed the na- tives would be uncomfortable.
 It Is further said that every prepara- ton Is being made for resistance upon the part of the rebels and that re-en- forcements are arriving from Negros and the neighboring islands in spite of the efforts of the United States cruiser Baltimore and the gunboat Arizona to scare them with searchlights.
 The Spanish gunboat Fl Cano is still at Iloilo but as her status is not de- fined she has not been molested. It Is understood that she is destined to go to Samboangan, a town of the Philip pine Islands on the southwest extremi- ty of the island of Mindanao.
 The American troops are restless, and the rebels ere drilling on the beach evenings and mornings in full view of the American expedition, which is still afloat.
 The California volunteers were em- parked on four transports yesterday. Their destination is unknown.
 The natives here are quiescent, but WA tchful
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
or~uou Ordered to Honolulu.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Secretary Long has cabled orders to the Oregon at Cal lao to proceed to Honolulu, taking the distilling ship Iris with her. The Iowa was ordered to San Francisco to make repairs to her boilers and replace a broken cylinder head. With her will go the supply steamer Celtic and the col- Hers Scandia and Justin. The Oregon will get orders at Honolulu to proceed to Manila if the situation does not change in the meantime. The gunboat Castine has also been ordered to Ma r,iI
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
Hard to Believe.

We found that when Vinol (the new form of cod liver oiD was first introduced, many people would not believe such delicious tast- ing article could have anything in common with this valuable but terrible tasting mixture. Vinol has all the active curative principles to which cod liver oil owes it's reputation, but Vinol does not contain the stomach disturb ing obnoxious smelling grease which was cod liver oils drawback.
 Here is what MT. John H. Greer, Ph.G., of Lawrence, Mass, one of the best known chemists of that city, says concerning Vinol :- "The public at first were incredulous in re- gard to the fact that Vinol contained the all- to-be-desred part of cod liver oil, and the grease has been discarded. Chemists recog- nized this, and the public are fast learning that it is so. I do not think Vinol needs any ones praise. It will prove it's own merits" The active curative principles found in Vinol are like the luscious fruit of melon, the part that was desired, from which the worthless husk had been discarded, as the oil which formerly enveloped the medicinal parts of cod liver oil has been discarded, with the advent of Vinol. Yours very truly,
 w. Fl. CAMP,
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
Gompers Addresses Strikers.

Marlboro. Mass, Jan. A. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, had long con- ference yesterday afternoon with the president of the s. H. Howe Shoe com pany. The different phases of the strike situation were discussed, but no de- cision was reached. Later at a mass meeting of the strikers Mir. Gompers ex- plained the interview with MT. Howe. He advised his hearers to remain true to their cause and to be orderly at all times and observe the law, but to exer- else their rights as American citizens. He was loudly cheered when he said. When you go into the factories, go in together the same as you came out"
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
Brigadier Rank For Roosevelt.

Washington, Jan. Ex-Governor Roose- veIt of New York is to receive the brevet rank of brigadier general for gallant and meritorious service during the bat tie of San Juan. A board of officers consisting of Generals Swan and Boyn- ton and Colonel Carter, adjutant gener- al, which has been considering the question of the officers entitled to brev- cts for heroism, have recommended that Colonel Roosevelt be brevetted. Secretary Alger has brought the recom- mendation to the attention of the presi- dent, who has directed the nomination of Governor Roosevelt for the brevet grade
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
Steamer Lost In Irish Channel.

London, Jan. A dispatch to Lloyd's says the Italian steamer Voorwaarts, which left Amsterdam on Dec. Is and touched at Cardiff on Dec. 20. has been abandoned near Trevose head, on the west Cornwall coast. She went ashore in the gale that has been raging in the Irish channel Eleven members of the crew who put off in boats were drown ed. Nine who chung to the rigging were rescued by the coast guard lifeboat There Is six feet Of water in the voor- wsart's hold.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5. 1899.
CONTENTMENT.
Within the confines of this little room,
 Whose narrow space has held my hopes al

Within the confines of this little room, Whose narrow space has held my hopes and
 fears
 For, 10, what matters it how many years. find @ garden in perennial bloom. There's not an ingle nook nor corner small, There's not an object-picture, print nor
 book There's not hands breadth span upon the
 wall
 That blossoms not to memory heath my
 look,
 And like garden when the sunshine plays No fairer pleasance can reflect her rays, And though when gloom and murk pervade ]
 know
 These erstwhile beauties of my garden fade, Where is it otherwisef When all Is said, I'd not exchange my realm for aught below.
 J. W. Schwartz in Globe Review.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
ormous Bond Filed

Saratoga, Jan. 4.-Surrogate Peters has granted letters of administration to William C. Cagger of New York city and Charles E. Dusenberry of Lansing burg on the estate of Eustace R. Tracey of New York city and Lansingburg who died last week at her Saratoga cot tage. She left an estate of 5000, ,000 and the administrators were required to file bond of upward of S1,00O, ,000 the largest ever demanded in Saratoga county
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
The Ps.tery Trust Enjofned.

Cincinnati, Jan. 4.-Judge Smith of the commoI pleas court yesterday, up- on application of the Bell Pottery com pany of Findlay, O., allowed tenn porary restraining order against IS pot tery compa nies in the state to prevent them from organizing a trust contrary to the statutes, which prohibit such action. The hearing for a permanent injunction is set for Jan. g.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
QUAY CARRIES CAUCUS.
Republicans Nominate Him For
 United States Senator.
THE RESULT IS NOT DECISIVE.
Fffty-nve Anti-Quay Republicans Refuse to Attend the Caucu.-Needs Nineteen More Votes to Secure His Election on Joint Ballot.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 4.-Despite the efforts of the opponents of Senator Quay to secure a postpcnement of the senato- rial caucus until a later date, the adhe- rents of the senior senator carried their point last night and secured the in dorsement of their favorite by 109 of the 164 Republicans of the Pennsylvania legislature. This Is fs less than the number necessary to elect a United States senator on joint ballot, the total membership being 254, of which 12s is a majority.
 The anti-Quay leaders are jubilant over the result of the caucus and claim that the man they are fighting can nev- CT succeed himself in the senate.
 On the other hand, the Quay people and Senator Quay himself express con fidence of ultimate victory. They say that of the absentees two members of the house. Snyder of Luzerne and Clark of Washington, are kept away by sick ness and will vote for Senator Quay.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
pope says Ireland Can't Go.

Rome. Jan. 4.-The pope will forbid Archbishop Ireland to represent the United States at the disarmament con. ference because the Vatican is not to be rsprsssntsd
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
Weather Forecast.

Increasing cloudiness. followed by snow, turning into rain: warmer; srss to high southerly wina2.
Connecticut western news., 1899-01-05
Cos, of the New warsnIps.

Washington. Jan. 4-Secretary Long has sent detailed estimates to congress for the 15 new warships he recommend ed to be constructed in his annual re- port The figures are, for armament and armor for all the ships, $14, 16S, 400, and for construction and engineering ss6. 100, 500.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-12-27
ESCAPE OF CHURCHILL.
How the Young Enslishmln Es-
capped From Beers.
Failure Of Another Big Fltm Of
Boston Brokers.
Report Of the Frlghtful Coadition Of the
Prisons In Cuba.
WANTS DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
WANTS DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

London, Dec. 81. - winston Spencer
Churchill has csbled the Morning Post
an account Of his escape from captivity
with the B8fs, after having been made
prisoner at kstcourt. He says: IL left
the state schools prison at Pretoria BY
climbing the wall when the sentriss'
bscKs we're turned nome atsrily. | got
through the picksts, town guards and
struck the Dslsgoa Bay railroad.
walked along II, evading ths watchers Of
ths bridges and culverts and waited for q
train hey ond the Arst station.
A goods train from Pretoria arrived be.
fore l reac1ed the phase aud was moving
ct full spsei. | boarded IL with great
difficulty and hid under coal sacks.
jumpsi from the train before dawn aud
was sheltered during the day In = small
wood. | walked on Ut dusk. There were
no more trains that Eight. Danger OF
mseting with guards continued but
was obliged to follow the railroad. IA
had no compass or map. had to MAKE
wide detours to avoid bridges aud
stations and huts ana 30 my progress
was very slow, The outlook WAS gloomy
but psrsevered with Gods help For
five days nv food supply was very
precarions I was lying up by day
light sni walking by night. Meanwhile
my escape had been discovered and my
description was telegraphed everywhere
All trains we're searched and every eye
was on the watch for me. Four times
the wrong people were arrested. The
sixth day managed to board q train be-
yond Middlebnrg. whence there wss
direct service to Delsgoa."
CoNR To DuppAN
LoureDzo MARQUES. Dec. 27.-WinstoI
Churchill arrived here late last nigh
and left for Durham by the steamer In
dun8.