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Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
RennhIIcnns CnrrN Onnha

Omaha. March With but one pre- cinct to hear from. Frank E. Moores, Re publican, is reelected mayor of Omaha by a majority of nearly 1000 over w. S. Poppleton. Fusion. The rest of the city ticket goes through with Moores with the possible exception of tax commissioner. Of nine councilmen two or three are in doubt, the rest being Republican. The election was 5he most closely contested and the campaign the hottest ever known here. Charges and countercharges were freely made, and several persons are un- der arrest.
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
Our Authors Abroad.

Bret Harte says that England is good enough for him; Mark Twain is pretty much of the same opinion; Edgar Faw- cett echoes "Amenr' Stephen Crane ditto; Robert Barr likewise. And thus we are losing them all to the mother country. How are we going to have an American literature at that alarm ing rate of emigration? And why is this thus? England does not pay bet ter prices for literary work, for her best authors occupy the biggest space In Americare magazines. Is it that 'the boys" are lionized more over there ?-Atlanta Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
Lord Pauncefote to Remain Here.

Washington, March T.-Lord Paunce- fote has received cablegram from Lord Salisbury notifying him that he would be continued at this important diplomatic post for the present at least. Reference was made to the pendency in the United States senate of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and of the several open issues of great importance with which the present ambassador is better fitted to deal than any other person by reason of his perfect familiarity.
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08

FATHER OF HOUSE" DEAD.
Alfred C. farmer, Who Held Record
 For Long Service, Expires.

Philadelphia, March 7.-Congressman Alfred C. Harmer, father of the house." the representative from the Fifth Penn sylvania district, died at his home here last night. aged 15 years.
 Alfred c. Harmer, who held the record for the longest continuous service in the house of representatives and thereby gained the title of the father of the house, was born in Germantown, Pa. Mir. liar mer was educated in the public schools and in Germantown academy. In 1856 he was elected member of the city coun- cil in Philadelphia and served four years. At the end of his term he was elected re- corder of deeds. which office he held three years In 1871 he was elected to the
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
Silver Service For Senator sewem.

Trenton. March T.-The Republican state committee held meeting here yes terday and decided upon Thursday. April 19, as the date for holding the state con vention here to elect delegates to the Re publican national convention. United States Senator Sewoll, a member of the committee, was presented with a silver service valued at S1.000. The presenta- ton speech was made by Congressman Loudenslager.
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
Major Jame. B. Washington Dead.

Pittsburg, March 7.-Major James B. Washington, one of the oldest officials of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and for 25 years the official head of the road in this city, has died at the Passavant hos pital as the result of an operation. Major Washington was said to be the nearest living collateral relative of George Wash ington. His great-grandparent was brother of General Washington's father. He was a graduate of West Point and served in the Con.ederate army.
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
Released Prisoners at Manila.

General Otis reports to the war depart ment the arrival aJ Manila of eight Amer ican and 40 Spanish soldiers recently re- leased in Tayabas province. There were also two American citizens and 17 Span ish friars. In another dispatch General Otis reports that since the opening of the hemp ports 13,000 tons of hemp and TO- 900 bales of tobacco have reached Ma nila.
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
An unn.nnI Feat.

Kaiser Wilhelm presented Co the Zlethen hussars as New Years gift a copy of the Dutch naval flag taken by the regiment in lTST. Ii then ac- complished the unusual feat for a cav airy regiment of capturing a man-of- war A ten gun Dutch brig ran ashore in trying 10 break down the dikes, and the hussars managed 10 board her. New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
x2ao 900 For ex-Queen LII.

Washington, March I.-An amendment to the diplomatic and consular appropria- ton bill proposed by Senator Hoar appro- priates S250.000 to be paid to Liliuoka- lani, late queen of the Hawaiian Islands. The purpose of the payment is not men, tioned in the amendment.
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08
Cape Dutch In Rebellion.

Cape Town, March 7.-Nearly the whole of the Dutch population of the Prieska and Kenhardt district are in re- bellion. Many of the Dutch from neigh boring districts are reported to have join ed them, notably Piet Moolman, who will lead the rehelS
Connecticut western news., 1900-03-08

In India elephants over 12 and up to 45 years of age are deemed the best to purchase and will generally work until they are so years old.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-01-20

II tQS SeCTclaEy uau wisely eASiCIsSu
the discretion given him by law. What
docs man do who h=s got surplus
balance in tie oanks and has ot.ts:aod-
ing debts bearing interest: He calls in
the evidences Of th2.e debts AID
pay them off with his surplus deposit.
That i what a business man would
have doGe; ant we would EaVe had
S50,000,000 less Of iu:erest-baaring
bonds in calculation to osy if the
President Lad fallo wed the W&y bazad
for him by the Republican party
"When the Republican n*iiopal c}n-
ventiol assembled, soon afterward, "
says The Republican, "MH. Mckinley:
as chairman of the commH'te Oil Ies"'
lutious. saw to it that q special dennn-
citation was written into 'he p 'atfrrni
of sthe Democratic pol;c* "l Iaaning
the Governments money, without IT,
terest, 10 pet banks" The HepuHl:-
can further comments:
s'It is curious turn which ;i,Ge mas
brought, that the Admini ,tre:l1n q
William Mckinley himself shon!d be
pursuing this democratic policy H.
stead OF 'the way blszed for him b.
The Republican party and to e"g;''
which the Cleveland ::AdmiDisiratioE
never yentured to go. III"
President plainly owes an apology T.
Cleveland and Fairchild."
A great many people get iato trouble
by talking too much, and Mr.. Mckiu-
ley is one of these unfortunate people.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-01-20
MOVING 70 COLUMBIA IN WAGONS
Families Going from Fairfield to the Ca p
ital City.
,TE< CYnf<
The Stuk.

A representative Of The Stale takiag
spin on his wheel to Hyatt park
Wednesday passed 8 lire OF half 3
dozen wagons going in the direction OF
Columbia. They were piled up with
household goods and each contained
representatives of a family immigrat-
ing to this CITY. Tbs bright, intelli-
gent faces and fine color OF the five or
six young people, girls ant boys, In
the party impressed The State man,
who, on inquiry, found that they were
from Fairfield county, and were NOV
ing TO Columbia to live. After the
procession passed, the wagons run
bling over the macadam road, an old
negro man was encountered. AS the
'cYciist got up to him hs observed him
raise his hands to the heavens and
heard lin mutter to himself. "M7
God; whst's goihg 10 become of the
country if this ;hiag goes on: E7ery-
body moving from the country to town.
Pretty soon dey'll have to TEX people
out of de town to work the crops n
the country
"uSS OiO UIdb, " d. @SnNe3 ~
you mean 10 say this is a common
thing"
:Yes. boss; it's an every day thing.
been workin' up de road here for a
month or six weeks and there's hardly
a day pass but I haven't seen white
folks movin' to Columbia jes dat way"
"What are they moving there far?"
ITO work in de mills, they say"
"Where are they moving from?'
"All mp in dat country (poiniirg
with sweep of his hand towards the
lortb), bnt mostly from Fairfield
county. I tell you, sir, [ don't know
who be left in de coantry to make the
craps if dis thing goes on" and he
stumped away shaking his head at tie
evidences Of industrial revolution he
hal never before imagined.
R>SSrom other sources it is ascertained
sSQ means ali Of the Fairfield
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-01-20
TIE FIGMT on SECRETARY GAGE.

While Alger was Secretary Of War,
it il said that Secre'ar. of the Treas
nry Gage precipi!ated and inspired
much o. the criticism on the conduct
of Alger's management o. The waS de-
partment, and that :oH A:xer'e trie ends
are deriving great deal Of fun from
the attack or Gage aid bis "pel
>banka."
:. The public ia famiisr with the reso-
lutiops introduced Elm Congress calling
for papers and facts in reference TO
the Tre2surer's desiings with certain
banks, especially the National City
Bsnk, of New York. The Iud!anapc-
lis Sentinel gives the circumstance Of
the ssle-of the old c"stom-house in
NewYork:
-'-.- ksThis sale was made under special
act ef Congress, which provided thSt
, the Government should continue 10
occupy it ss tenant, and pay the
purchaser rental equal 10 per cea.
of the purchase price. The ssIe was
for So. .265,000. The president OF the
Ns,;onsl City Bank, it is said, went to
Washington with certified check for
$S, ,225,350 on his own bank, which
was presented to Secretary Gage, and
Immediately returned BY him for de-
post in 'he National City 5ssk. 81
{; this payment of all but $4,000 OF tle
purchase-money the bank became the
owner Of the building, aud the Govern
ment becomes its tenant at $3.50, 600
year. The bank has in fact nevss
paid ou: cent. All cf its money il
in its vaults for use, and has been ali
the time. And sltho the sale is SC
tually made the deed, have not been
passsd-theoretically because Of the
$4,000 sill unpaid-but evidently for
the purpose of keeping the property in
the name Of the federal Government,
and thereby exempting it from local
tax tiou. This is most extraordinary
transaction throughout"
Many Of the Democratic papers have
been citing the Law on the Secretary
upon this state of facts For instance,
sew Ys,k World calls his atten-
B % the Revised Statutes Of the
d States wherein j; is provided
BaRaassds 2f sxles Of old ma
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-01-20
Sleeping Car Service.

E-cellent daily passenger service between
Florida and New YORK. "0S-
Nos. 3 and &-NeW York and Florida Elk,
press. Drayiagroom sleeping cars Between
Pullman dfsTiQs-toom sleeping cars be.
SWesn Port TaHPa, Jacksonville, Savannah,
Washington and New York.
Pullman sleeping cars between Charlotte and
klehrmocd. Dining cars between Charlotte
Nos. IS and>5S-U. S. Fast Mail. THROUGH
tween JaGasonYiu9 and Now York and Hlf.
man s2eplqs cars Between Augusta and Chsr.
!ottSS Dining CARS serye ali meals enroute.
PuInan sleeping cars between JacltHaT!lle
Tiileand Oihci41ati, Va AsSevii1e N 'A'Ason'
fEeNkS; CANNON, J. u. CULP,
,Asd v:P. Gen. Msr:, Traffic Mgr,
kRgSo3, -. T. Washington, D. o.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-01-20

A great many people get i2to trouble
by TALKING too much, and Mr.. Mckiu-
lev is one Of these unfortunate people.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-01-20
An Ordinane
10 RAISE SUPPLIES FOR THE, q
PAL YEAR COMMENCING
!, 1899. AND ENp1
APRIL l, 1904

De it enac'ed and or
Intendant and Wardens
Winpsboro in Council
the purpose Of raising
year commencing Az
ending April /, 1906
sums and. in the ma
mentioned shall be
into the treasur, OF s
1se and service thei
say: ~
&: ;Iii s; i:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-01-20
Bone Business College,
r: nc, 6. established il 1886

now n,t;er one management, ofers
exceptional; advantages TO any o!e
desiring Z :iocons1ly practical buSi-
ness eAu;siion ii ihc shortest posSib g
time.
TIE .Ije r.nge Of er:itory eover:a
by oar empIo; ment egercy +
exceptional chances fer seSiz 4
tioas Nc vii gusra'q
On If lou take cur gv :
Tie looms ~ tho
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
LOOK ON
Savings Bank at Sheldahl, Ia,
Robbed in the Presence Of
Fifty Residents.
Safe Was Blown Open by Dyna-
mite and the Building Is
a Total Wreck.
Citizens Had No Weapons and
Were Easily Held at Bay
by the Bandits.

DEs MONIES, June 2.-Thc savings
bank at Sheldahl, 20 miles north from
here, was Blown up by four robbers
during the night, who secured $1,000
and escaped after holding so or more
citizens at bay with rifles Shortly
after midnight terrific explosion shook
the town and Immediately the inhabit-
ants turned ont TO learn the cause A
glance up the main street showed the
building Of the savings bank in ruins
and the timbers burning. Fifty citi.
zens rushed TO the scene and were met
by the cleaning barrels Of two rifles, in
the hands Of two strangers, who ordered
the citizens 10 halt. AS the ruins
burned brighter two other strangers
were seen looting the wrecked safe.
weapons and the two robbers on guard
threatened death TO the man who moved
from his tracks, 50 the helpless denizens
Of Sheldahl were compelled to witness
the robbery Of their savings without
lifting hand in remonstrance.
When the two robbers who were loot
ing the safe had secured all the money
available. they joined their two confed.
crates and with lcvelled rifles the four
marauders lined up the band OF citizens
who stood with hands held high, as or
dered, until the four robbers had backed
away into the darkness and fed. The
bank building is total wreck, the loss
being estimated at $4,000 and added t(
this is the 81, 800 secured 10y the robbers
No trace Of the robbers has been dis
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
ASSIST STARVING INDIA.



WASHINGTON, June AT the open.
ing of the session Of the senate Mr..
Perkins Gal. presented petition from
organizations and individuals Of his
state asking congress TO make al APP
preparation for the relief Of the fa mish.
ing people Of India and asked that it be
referred 10 the committee Oh appro-
triatioas.
The petition brought from Mr. Hale
ME. bitter attack on Great Britain.
He demanded TO know what England
had been doing for her starving mill
ions III India. while she WAS pouring
out unlimited treasure 10 crush two re-
publlcs III Africa.
Mr.. Perkins said he did not wish 10
debate that question. but he did wish a
careful committee report on the memo
rial. II was sent to the committee on
appropriations.
On "A yea and nay vote C3 senators
| voted TO insist upon the senate armoI
plate prov ls,on and the naval blu was
sent back TO conference.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02

The Only Way Mr.. Hristow Can Account
for the Report OF the inspectors.
HAVANA, June 2.-Acting Director OF
Post Bristow says that Inspectors Sci.
bold and Neal. who reported April 70
that Neely's accounts were correct, dld
80 because they took the report OF
Reeves as basis Of Judgment. system
regularly observed. These inspectors
point out that the auditors report was
always taken as voucher OF full value
Mr.. Bristow declares, however. that no
man could have inspected Neely's office
without being thoroughly convinced
that the grave>t irregularities were be-
ing committed In his opinion Selbold
and Neal were completely under the IN
fluencc Of Nicely. who seems TO have
dominated the whole department OF
posts. They have not been discharged
as they may be able TO render valuable
assistance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02

Spend. the nay With the Political Lc""'
er> of the BLACK Party.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June 2.-Genera4
Naximo Gomez has arrived here from
San Domingo and spent the day with
the political leaders of the black party. t1
who are iubllant over his return. ne
nositiyelv dccliued to be interviewed
would not talk on Cuban or dominican
nolitics and was altogether III q oaa
humor. The papers favoring the black
party declare that the return OF "oineI z
..means the failure of the conspiracy Oh
the Americans, Spanish and Engllsh 10
annex Cuba General Gomez left 1or
Havana in the evening.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
Eagerly Looking Forthe
|, Fall Of the Trans
,aal Capital.
/ Believed to Have Begun
Iyh Nothing Official
Is Published.
Garrison at Douglass Sur.
u hy the Beers and Six
teen Killed.

]. lame with Johannes.
k..d ,o the list Of British towns,
4, mss eagerly awaits n similar
| [,a,i.n at Pretoria. Doubtless,
1 -, ere this has started for the
\. capital.
.,rc II resistance which he
1 [,an,er during the 80 miles
| (..r.tc the Gold Reef City from
| = SCAT Of government is still
J. ranjccturc. though mos, Of
4. agree in believing it will not
.a,.y strong to dclsy the occu.
4 pr, toria longer than day or
\ klscrc. the rccupcraiion Of the
II! ,yotably occur. while flying
lwl, be sent III various dircc.
,.Anp out opposition. establish
!. ana occupy important rai!.
b.
k,v dcvclopmcns reported from
: war. ns this dispatch Is sent,
(s,eincn, from Cape Town tha,
l. q; colonial rebels recently
| small body Il British II,
a!lhng l6 of them. including
mander. Colonel Spence. -
no official confirmation Of
T.. y. and the statements made
-.,.,,ycd with caution.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02

Colorado ]. Exploiting u Riy Colonial
tion scheme.

SOIorAdo - exporting "8 No'""'~~
tion scheme.
CHICAGO, June "A special TO The
Tribune from Denver. Colo. says: Gov
ernor Thomas has given his indorsc-
men, 10 gigantic proposition. having
for its object the bringing OF the de-
f,a,.a Beers 10 the Valley Of the Platte,
IN Colorado The Union Pacific
Land company proposes to give up
"A million acres ot land 10 be taken
UP under ,ne Carey Land act
on iii. Julcsburg and Wyoming divi-
sions. There is TO be no charge for the
gif, and the company VIII undertake
10 transport the Beers TO Colorado 10 pe
rnid on the in>tallment plan after the
communities are established and pros
porous T. c. Wantland. agent OF the
Union Pacific. has left FOR the East.
where lie will meet the Boer ENJOYS ana
explain in detail the proposition
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
sNASSIE RELIEVED.
Captain Hail Entered that
riace May 90.

y Captain Hail Entered That
riacs May 90.
Ls. Jane 2.-Thc colonial office
t.yc, dispatch from Cape Coast
dated May 81. snyin4 II Is IL.
,a,rc that Captain Hall. with u
n-,y, entered koomass,c May 90.
tye!nor. Sir Frederick Mitchell
b., with the sick. wounded aud
} WAS expected 10 arrive as
IVY 80. Troops. il was added,
r. cnnccntrn,.d nj Fumsu to
!. anv possible resistance hy the
y \, are reported to be TO the
J .elar, OF the relief OF koomas.
t..cvt il greatly improves the
E ..Ua,lon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
SWEARING IN DEPUTIES.

Many 81. Louis business Men >"mm""e"
to Aid Police.
Sr. LOUIS. June 2.-The summohlhS
,f citizens to make up the posse comlta'
rms Of ,, 800 deputy sherltis called 1or oy
thc board Of police commissioners TO ald
the nolice in preserving order continues
and MANY more business ana proles'
s;op,l men are being sworn Ill. AFTER
h.;nr divided into squads OF 20 the dep
.,,;as ,re nlaced in command Of cap
tain, drilled i'll the use OF riot shotgun
and distributed over the different street
c::c line.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02

Courtmartial Sentences Him to Two years
Suspension on Half Fay.

Courtmartial Sentences Him to Two Years
Suspension on Half Pay.
WASHINGTON. June 2.-The naval
courtmartial, which has been trying
Captain John MCGOWAN on charges OF
scandalous conduct and neglect OF duty
in connection with the killing by him
Of Filipino while in command OF the
Monadanock in the Philippines, has
submitted its conclusions to the secre.
tary Of the navy for consideration. The
cour, found the captain guilty OF the
charges and specifications and sentenced
him 10 be suspended from duty on haif
pay for two years and to be repri'
manded by the secretary. There was.
however, a unanimous recommendation
for clemency. which will be taken un'
der consideration by Secretary Long.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
l. ,icmn Syu,pmthy For H"cr-.

~ MEXICO, June 2.-El Correo
j, the organ Of the Spanish col
n, says regarding England 5
i anncxing the Bocr repupl'c;
liocrs, the world has nppiauue"
l"roism, but has not move" /"
p prevent the spoilation OF wh'ci'
\ the victims. The nincteeh'h
goes out dishonorcd.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
1,.,y !. One. Fare Rate.

CHICAGO, June s.-Ata meeting % .ho .ho
Western executive officials here ere, .nf af
coatroyersy mesro over the Grand Army ..,. o.
.ne .,"a "erW rhe Wisconsin Central decided n''
and minneapolis u cent l,S n,,1 ths l% do.
the the encamp.ncnt and to npnoIa l' r..+. .n' "
c;s;on cnS s to grant fiat one'fare rate
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
ri GER DYING GAME.
y Harding Davis sends . Iispssch
From Pretoria.

y Harding Davis sends . Di'Pssch
From Pretoria.
YORK. June a. 4 dispatch 70
l-a.,. from Richard Harding Da-
psc'oria says:
l.a,c Jus, seen Kruger. He -
J. ,igorous. aud giving orders TO
}. Never. Kcit, and other officials
G.a .cut. composed manner. Ahc
; !, lying game.
E,A, tho messenger boy from
! \ hin. has just presented thc
~. from the school children. lie
c.o,i, polite boy. and has made /"
The secretary OF war
n, only IN American boy cou!a
!. a thing
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02

Mu.wAuKEE, June 2.-lhc oc,'','"l -,
.o,,r.n,ion of the Brotherhood OF 10
comotiye Engineers has 'oi'i'o'o" ma M
business and adjourned sine di'' ne ~,
o"s ''1s;n, session was mainly devoted 10
.',,,;no business. \ resolution ""s
aaant,d unanimously endorsing .. ~, w.
~,;,iar &C Two Harbors, Mimi, rs a maj, /,
suited for the position OF rnilroau ."," ""''
..ar.housc commissioner OF Mihheso'"'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02

Volume Of the Year of 1899 Double IhAs
of 400.

WAsul>GTox. June 2.-Cnitcd States
Consul General Goodnow. at shanghai.
hos transmitted 10 the state department
mn interesting statement concerning
China's foreign commerce last year.
which. the consul says. WAS character
lied by an astonishing development
The net value Of the import trade ior
,soo was 2lsS. lc3, rs. double that OF
1890. The importation OF opium was
over .ooo. 600 pounds III excess OF .h'
imports during the preceding year. Inc
tradc in cotton goods. which had re-
mnined practically stationary Tor three
wears. made great advance. rislhH
from 81. o5J. %. in 1898 10 $780, ,9l'.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
NAY BE HELD FOR RANSOM.
Army Will Try and Recapture Cap'sf"
Robe rts and His Men.

Army VIII Try AhH Ker"Pt"e
Koberts and His Men.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-Captaln Z. -.
Roberts of the Thirty.fifth United
States volunteer infantry who with two
of his men have fallen into the hands OF
the Filipino insurgents near San Miguel
de Mayumon, Luzon, is a son Of Lieu
tenant Colonel Cyrus n. Roberts. Thlr-
teenth infantry He was born III Da'
kota in 1878 and was appointed to the
army from Wyoming It is believed at
the war department that the insurgents
Will endeavor 10 hold these capflves ior
ransom, but the army will endeavor 70
run them down and recapture the men.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-02
shin l,urned ut Sea.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2.-News was
,r',naht here during the day OF the loss
at sen by fire of the Chilean ship hln'
=. which sailed from this city Feb.
5 for VALPARAISO with cargo OF lumoer.
~ ,ho crew reached land safely.