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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
THE NEWS IN HAVANA.
ANSWER TO GENERAL WOOD IN THE
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
RAILROAD PROJECTS.
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[BY THE TBIBUNEl
Havana, Nov. 2S.-Senor Quesada's resolution
tt adjourn until Tuesday, to permit the dele
gates to present projects to the committees for
study. occasfoped warm debate IN the Con
stitutional Convention to-day. Llorente and
Cisneros wanted the kind of government dis
cussed before the committees met, asserting that
this had never been decided upon, and was i'm
portant Quesada declared that the convention
was doing nothing. and wanted a plan of work
adopted.
The resolution answering General Woods
speech introduced ny Gualberto Gomez on Mon
day but not permitted to be read. was read to-
day II only tells General Wood that the con-
vention understands its duty and will comply
with his wishes.
There is much indignation here on account OF
a cable dispatch announcing that the Govern
ment has decided that the Isle Of Pines is United
States territory. The newspapers here say the
island has always been a part of Cuba and the
inhabitants want a Cuban government
The Cuban company has been ordered by the
Secretary Of Public Works to stop work on the
new railroad in Principe and Santa Clara prov
inces The work there is extensive. 1t is
thought that General Wood will rescind the
order. Sir William c. Van Horne will arrive
here next week to see General Wood. A crew
Of bridge builders has arrived.
Small a former evangelist. is in jau here
charged with swndling. He went to the United
states while his trial pending. and was
arrested on his return for contempt of court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29

lieved they are preparing for descent on Cane
Colony for recruits and supplies AS a counter
move two battalions of the Guards Grenadiers
and 1st Codstreams hold all the fords of the
Orange River from Aliwal North to the Orange
River Station. But small parties of mounted
Beers are able to cross the river almost anv-
where. The British have great need of more
mounted troops. Otherwise the capture of De
Wet is homeless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
F. ". T4NDERBILT BUYS A HOUSE,
PLACE IN EAST FIFTIETH-sT. SAID TO BE
WEDDING GIFT TO MISS DAISY POST.

Frederick W Vanderbilt has bought the hFe
story dwelling house No. 40 East F1ftleth-s'', as
announced in the real estate column OF me
Tribune this morning. Mr.. Vanderbilt was at
HYDE park Yesterday and could not be seen in
regard TO the purchase.
Some real estate first said that MT
Vanderbilt intended to give up his present nome
at Fortieth-st. and Fifth-ave. because OF 'he
northward trend of business. This was soon
abandoned and 1t was then said that ne .tlH
bought the house a wedding gift for Mrs,
Vanderbit's Iiece, Miss Daisy Post. who Is 10
be married TO James L. Van Allen. Mr. Nanuer-
bIlt paid $50 600 for the property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
MANILA POSTS OFFICER RETURNING.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-A cable dispatch received
the Postoffce Department to-day announces that
Director General of Posts Vae Manila who
has been relieved al his request, will sail for
home next Saturday Mr. Naille organized the
postal system in the Philippines and has had
charge of it since its inception, and a half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
OItNT-I IINN VF ST II-FNT-NI I.
CONTRACT WITH THE CRAMPS FOR \
CRUISER ORDERED SIGNED.

London, Nov. 29.-"An Imperial trade orders
the immediate signature of contract for the
construction of fast cruiser with the Cramps
of Philadelphia" says the COnstantinoFle cor
respondent of The Daily Chronicle" The price
agreed upon will give a sufficient surplus 10 paw
the American indemnities Thus The United
States gains an important commercial and dipIo-
matte success"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
FRANCE AND INTERVENTION
WILL NOT TAKE THE INITIATIVE. NJ. DEL
CASsE TELLS KRUGER

Paris Nov. 2S.-The conversation which Mr.
KRUGER had with NJ. Delcasse the French Min
lister of Foreign Affairs yesterday was confined
able attitude of France in certain eventualities
Mr. KRUGER did not press for a definite statement
and the conversation lacked preciseness. NJ
Delcasse let il be understood that France had
not changed her attitude since he explained the
Governments position in the Chamber of Depu-
ties last March. France will not take the initia-
tive in intervention in South Africa, but will not
discourage any other country from so doing
on the contrary. she will join in such initiative
if II is taken under such conditions as appear
10 her 70 merit acquiescence
Mr Krtiger did formulate any opposition
and did not intimate what he intended do
But it is believed he will take the first official
diplomatic step at The Hague. 1t is not known
whether he viii ask Holland to propose media
ton or open other and less clearly defined ne
gotiations.
The General Council of the Seine to-day unani-
mousIy adopted a resolution that the French
Government should take the initiative in the
deavor bring about arbitration of the
issues between Great Britain and the Beers
Mr. Kriger to-day drove to the School of Fine
Arts to inspect the plaster model of the monu-
ment to be erected to the memory of Colonel de
Villebojs- Mareuil, the French officer who died in
South Africa fighting for the Beers He
ceved by NJ. de Villebois- MareuiI brother of the
dead officer. Mr.. Krtiger eulogzed Colonel de
VilleboisMareuil and his comrades. whose de-
voted heroisn, he said, recalled the chivarous
knights of the Middle Ages
He then proceeded to view the Pantheon, but
was fatigued to enter. He was heartily
cheered everywhere along the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
SIXTEEN MINERS KILLED.

Paris. Nov. PA dispatch from Aniche "a village
in the Department OF the North. near DouaD saws
a quantity OF dynamite at the bottom OF one Of
the coal mines there exploded to-day from an
unknown cause with result that sixteen ,ninere
were killed and bet thirty and forty y,ouDdad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
RRLrLSH C0MMANDER " TIE P4cL

Halifax, y :. Nov. 2S.-Rear-AdmtraI Kennedy
Bickford c. NJ. G., has been appointed commander
tn-chirf Of the English Pacific Station in success
sion TO Rear-Aduir.,l beaumont. who goes TO the
Australian Station Admiral Bickford is the OF
" RickfOTd. Of Newport House South Devon He
was horn In India. educated q the South
prvon Collegiate school lie entered thes Navy in
ls5S and drst saw active service In China He was
senior and guunery lieutenant or the Amethyst at
the time of that vessels encounter with the Pc
ruyian rebel ironClad HuasCar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
rHE rRAIN roR pIrrsp1-nc

The Pittsburg Limited via Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Leave New York South Ferry 6:55 p m
Liberty ST. p. m. arrive Pttsburg 8:55 a m
First class fare. s.: second class $50 on this
tratn-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS.

Daily excursions in Tourist Cars Personally
conducted every Thursday. Chicago. Union Pa
cine and Northwestern Line. Two fast trains
No change OF Tickets and information at
Chicago and Northwestern Office 4dl broadway.
-lAdVG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
BRINGING TROOPS FROM Porto RICO.
ONE INFANTRY COMPANY. TWO BATTERIES
AND CAVALRY BOUND FOR HOME
OTHERS COMING.

The Government is bringing back soldiers from
Porto Rico. The Army transport Mcclellan which
is due here Saturday. will bring a company Of
the nth Infantry and Batteries e and q, of the
5th Artillery. part of the 18th Cavalry is also
The transports Crook and Rawlins are now at
Porto Klco for the purpose Of transplanting other
regiments, which be withdrawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
SAFETY SIGNALS ON THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD

The aYtcr:auc electric signal ; stem OH the
Pennsylvania Railroad Is without parallel in
efficiency and accuracy.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
FROM CENTRE TO CENTRE.

You go from the centre OF New-York TO the CEN
tire of each OF the great gateways OF commerce OF
the Central West by the New-York Central, through
kha richest countrX in the world.-LAdVt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
THE ~PITrsBURG LIMITED" VIA

BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD.
only 81 nrst class and 81 so second class New
York 10 Pittshurg via this train Leave New-York
South Ferry 6:55 p. m, and Liberty Street D m.
arrive PittsburS 500 a m. Pullman Buffet Draw
ing Room Sleeping Cars.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29

Washington. Nov. 2S-The State Department
the appointment of W. Irwin Shaw. Of
Pennsylvania. TO be United States C9nsul-GeneraI
Singapore, Straits Settlements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
BRITISH MINISTER LEAVES THE HAGUE

London, Nov. 2S.-There is some comment
here on the arrival in London OF Sir Henry
Howard. the British Minister at The Hague. 1t
is officially explained that Sir Henry is taking
a holiday but it is admitted that his presence
in this city is not altogether unconnected with
the approaching arrival OF Mr.. KRUGER at the
capital of Holland and the promised demonstra-
tiOns, which naturally would be embarrassing 20
the British representative were he at the Dutch
capital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29

Mr.. Hav'ley, who has been commissioned by
lalge American interests TO advocate and ex-
plain the principle Of electric propulsion for
canals. has returned TO London from the Cont
nent after a successful journey He reports that
plans for electric canal service have been adopt
en in Belgium and Holland. and that the water
ways Of those countries viii he equipped with
motors similar TO those proposed for operation
on the Erie Canal. These motors will be pro-
vided by an American company. and the entire
system Of electric propulsion of canal boats
VII be introduced from the United States. Mr
Hawley has been working with excellent results
IN France, and asserts that a bin has been pre-
pared for submission TO the Legislative Cham
bers for the Introduction of the same system Of
canals IN that country. He also expects that
electric motors for French canals will be ordered
from the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
BOER ACTIVITY CONTINUES.

SAID TO BE PREPARING FOR A DESCENT
ON CAPE COLONY.
Eden berg, Orange River Colony, Nov. 24.-The
Beers are most active between the railroad and
Basutoland. south OF Ladybrand. Tha ba Nchu
and Bloemfontein. General De Wet and eX-
President Steyn are near Dewetsdorp. II is be-
WIDE VESTIBULES on THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD TRAINS.
All through trains Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
are equipped with improved wide vestibule cars.
-AdVt
A NEW SORT OF MAGAZINE
Doubleday, Page d Co. starting maga-
Ene, THE WORLDS WORK" for busy people
Sne hundred essential nlustrations.-lAdvt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
pEERFoor FARM sAUsAGEs,

There is nothing appetizng and deilght1a' ,a
--AdYt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29

The interest taken by the Yerkes Chicago
syndicate in the development Of electric transit
schemes n London has impaired fresh momen-
turn 10 local enterprise. Every authorized line
IS applying to Parliament for extension Of
routes and a score Of fresh companies viii So
Icit special legislation in their favor The dis
trict and Metropolitan companies forced TO
make various proposals for the introduction Of
electric traction and increased capital and the
British Westinghouse Company is embarrassing
them with offers Of cooperation and assistance.
Many steps VIII be taken next year toward d
solution Of the transit problem in the metropolis
The American Thanksgiving dinner tonight
win be 2 large family party. Speaker Gully,
who was expected make the principal re-
sponse for he English guests, will not be pres
mi, and there will be few notable speeches apart
from Mr.. Choate's address. The American
colony in London is constantly increasing in
strength and influence. A well Informed OBJ
server estimates that there are many as
l"eniy thousand Americans living within thirty
miles ~ Chariug Cross. but these figures seem
large The American Society not only manages
aeceptablv dinners national holidays, but also
conducts with intelligence and system important
charity work for the relief of destitute and de-
serving Americans, every case being thoroughly
investigated before relief Is granted. l. y. +.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-29
HONORS FOR CANADIANS.
LONDON TO WELCOME TROOPS RETURN
ING PROM SOUTH AFRICA
lord woLsELEY's RETIREMENT-AMERI
CAN ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR EURO
PEAN CANALS.
Copyright; 1900: Ry The New-Yor< Trthune.l
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TCopyright; 1900: BY The New-York Tribunel
IBT CABLE TRIBUNE.l
London. Nov. % 6 a. m.-Military parades at
Windsor and in London We're deferred yesterday
owing 70 the detention of the Hawarden Castle
with a composite regiment OF Guards and the
Canadian contingent. 1t was one of London's
most dismal November days and the delay was
fortunate The Canadian troops viii share with
the Life Guards and the Horse Guards. the
flower Of the British army. the honors Of pub
lic reception and march from the station to
Eensington Barracks. and will be inspected on
Monday by the Prince OF Wales. The London
journals printing details of the splendid rec
ord Of the $500 Canadian volunteers who have
taken part in the campaign, and paying high
tributes TO the fine qualities displayed by them
al Paardeberg and throughout the The
detachment arriving in London will be less than
three hundred strong. but it Will be welcomed
with special honors a a representative body
Of the Queens Canadian soldiers who have riv-
allied the best battalons Of the British army in
brilliant service and unfinching endurance.
over three hundred reats in the principal
theatres and music halls will he placed nightly
at the disposal of the Canadian troops during
their stay in the metropolis, and in various other
ways they viii he assured If Londons appre-
citation Of their splendid services in South Africa
Some Of the viii embark for home on the
steamship Lake Champlain at Liverpool on De
cernber 10. Preparations already being
made for the arrival of the bulk of the colonial
troops from the front early in the new year.
The Queen and the Prince Of Wales are taking
warm interest in the matter and an influential
committee has been formed to carry out the
necessary arrangements for the public recep-
ton and entertainment of the contingent.
According 20 The Express" the South Afri-
miIionaires. Best Robinson and Rhodes
and the Standard Oil king. John D. Rockefeller
propose to form a trust to control the worlds
gold output
The latest news with regard to the Gar is of
a satisfactory nature. I am informed that the
Queen has received a telegram saying that he
ever. and viii not be able attend to affairs Of
State for some time TO come.
Some OF Lord Wolseley's admirers are fore
casting an important speech by him in the
House Of Lords in the December session, and are
iSt.mating that he is resigning the chief COM
nand before Lord Roberts returns in order 10
tie results OF the war and the merits and de-
fects Of the military system. Lord WolseIey's
health is not good, and his retirement from
headquarters is Cue 10 physical infrmity of long
Standing. lie has not received sufficient credit
f07 remaining at his post under conditions Of
ert-erne difficulty from sheer sense Of public
duty.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-06-13

Respectfully submitted,
AARON HURST, T. C..
June ), 1900.
On motion the report was received.
/ filed and approved.
WENTWORTH COLLEGE DITCH.
The petition of Dock Sartin and
others in regard to the ditch on Mon
ticello Street and running through
Whitworth College property, was read.
filed and referred to the Street Com
mittee for their immediate action.
HOSE CARTS.
On motion, Be it ordered that Al
derman Chas. Schnorrenberg be in
structed and empowered to contract
with w. H. Penn for building two adj
ditional hose carts same to cost 3d.
each
There being no further business the
board adjourned until Tuesday, June
18th, 1900, at 1870 o'clock P. NJ.
J.B. DAUGHTRY, Mayor.
w. H. SEAvEY, Clerk.
If you want good smoke or chew.
go to Timer & Hoke, they got it.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-06-13

months, in accordance with the condi-
ton, and requirements in the publish
ed notice filed with the city Clerk
within the time prescribed by ordi-
nance we're opened in open Board, read
by the Clerk AMI tabulated: the same
were 10y the Board cousidere and re-
jected; whereupon thu Brookhaven
Lumber and Manufacturing Co., Mis-
sssippi corporation, appeared before
the Board by NJ. Dreyfus, its vice
president, and agreed to furnish shay
ingS i'll boiler room at power house sui
ficient for the corporations require
ments at and for the sum and price of
seventy-tive cents per wagon load,
same dimension of wagon body as here
tOfore in use, from this date up to and
including the lst day of January. \. ID.
1901. contingent upon any and all un-
fOreseen accidents and unavoidable
causes of delay. which proposition was
accepted by the Board.
1t is therefore ordered by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the city of
Brookhaven, mississippi, that the
BrOokhaven Lumber Il Manufacturing
Company, ii corporation. be and it Is
here now awarded the clntract for fur.
nishing the Power House of the city OF
Brookhaven with fuel from this date
up toand including the 1st of January.
4. ID. 1901. sufficient for the corpora
tiOn'S requirements. III the boiler
rooms of power house. Shayings at -
cents per wagon load, of the usual ca
pacity and dimensions. contingent
upon any and all unforeseen accidents
and unavoidable delay provided, how
ever, that If for any cause the said cor
pOratiOn shall fail. neglect or refuse to
carry out its contract III this respect.
then this contract or agreement be
comes void and of no effect, and the
city Clerk is aut horned To make such
temporary arrangements as may be
necessary for furnishing fuel for power
house until a contract can be entered
into after publication is made.
sCPT. CULL's REPORT.
Supt. j. u. Gull made his monthly
report for May 81, 1900, of oils aud fuei
on hand and report of wiring houses
and other work on the electric line.
during month of May, 1900, which
was read filed and approved.
CITY PRINTING.
On motion. Be it ordered that the bid
of B. T. Hobbs Publisher of TIL
LEADER, be accepted. and that he is
hereby elected city Printer for on,
year from April 80, 1900, at and for the
sum of Sll 81
COLLECTOR HCRST'S REPORT Oh COLLEC
TIoN OF RENT FOR WATER AND LIGHTS
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-05-04

japanese are very fond of strolling
through their bazaars. You enter at
one door and leave by another. Goods
for sale are displayed on each side Of
aisles that wind through the length
Of the shop. Passing up and down
these aisles, they lead you to the sec
ond and often third story Of the build
ing and then back again through diff
ferent aisles, causing you to travel the
length of the establishment many
times. Finally you see the doorway a
few feet distant. but even then you
must travel this maze several times it's
length to escape.
Usually shopping is very restful in
Japan. You sit around on the floor,
and in some shops they bring you cups
Of tea to sip and "hibachi' from
which to light your pipe.-Baltimore
Sun.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-05-04

THE VIOLET and arbutus with their
suggestion of Spring freshness and
beauty do not compare with the attract
iveness of our light summer fabrics. We
have opened up new shipments of exclu-
sive novelties almost every day for the
last three weeks. We have recently en-
larged the wash goods section to make
room for our immense collection.
We show fine sheer lawns at &c, exqui-
site things at S1.O0 and S1.25, and all
prices between. Rare values in dimi-
ties at 15c. Sheer corded muslins at 25c.
Extra fine dimities at 25c, daintiest of
patterns. Fine dotted dimities in solid
colors and black at 35c. Mercerized
Saline effects, black with white dots and
colored creations, dots and Persians at
35c and &c. Mousseline de sol, silk and
cotton, plain and dotted, 80 inch SOC.
Fine wool stripe challies in Persian de-
signs, light colors for wrappers, etc.
Samples do not do these goods justice,
come and see our great assortment.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-05-04
First publication April %, 1900.-6w]
Foreclosure sale.
CTATE OF WISCONSIN,

Il
- Circuit Court for Rock County.
O. M. Isham, Plaintiff,
VS..
William H. Leedle. Mary l.. Leedle, c. L. Burn
ham, and W. r Phillips, as assignee for
the benefit of the creditors of William H.
Leedle, defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
Judgment of foreclosure and sale entered in the
above entitled action on the 9th day of Novem-
Der, $685. shall on the 4th day of June, 1900, at
half past DIN the afternoon, expose for sale
at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash
the following described real estate in Rock
county Wisconsin to-wit: Commencing at
the southwest corner of the nOrth-eas frac-
tional forty of section one CD in town four ~
north of range No. ten 00) east; thence north
on the west boundary line of said forty to the
north west corner thereof; thence east twenty
(20) rods, thence south on parallel line with
the line running north aforesaid to the south
line OF said forty, thence west twenty (20) rods
to the place of beginning. Said sale will be
held at the front door of the griSt mill known
as "Leedles Mill and situate upon land ada
cent to the premises above described in said
section
Dated this 26th day of April, A D. 1900.
GEO. w. CURRIER, Referee.
BEN. E. WATT, Atty for Plaintiff.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-05-04
First publication April 81, 1905 WI
Fore closure Sale

Fore closure Sale
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
~ Circuit Court for Rock County.
o. M. Isham Plaintiff,
William Fl. Leedle, Mary L, Leedle, j. R. Lee
die, Charles HutSOn as administrator de bOniS
non with the will annexed OF the estate of
Thomas HutSOn, deceased, W. r. Phillips as
assignee for the benefit of the creditors of
William H. Leedle, The Heddles Lumber
Company and 1. M. White, Defendants,
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
judgment Of foreclosure and sale entered in the
above entitled action on the gath day of April.
1899, shall on the 4th day Of June, 1900, at three
o'clock in the afternoon, expose for sale at pub
lie vendue to the highest bidder for cash. GER
tain real estate in Rock County, Wisconsin,
described as follows, tO-wit: Beginning at a
point on the east bank of the BadfiSh creek,
where the south line of the north east fraction
al forty of section No. one % in township No.
four CD north of range No. ten O0) east inter
sects said stream; thence west on the south
line of said forty to a point twenty (2O rods
east of the southwest corner thereof; thence
north in a parallel line with the west line OF
said forty, to the north line of said section;
thence east on the north line of said section to
the mill pond formerly owned by Betsy Curtis;
thence in direct line to the northeast corner
of the water way of said pond; thence along
the east bank of Badfsh creek at low water
mark to tle place of beginning. Also the priv
ilege of all baclzwater on the said forty acres;
also gravel to maintain the dam across the
BadfSh creek on the said forty, also privilege
of all backWater on the stream to the north
line of the southeast quarter CD of section No.
thirty six (36) in township No. five o. north of
Range No. ten C0) east in the county of Dane
and state of Wisconsin. Said sale will be held
at the front door of the grist mill situate upon
said premises in said section one %.
Dated this Goth day of April, A. d. 1900.
GEO. w. CURRIER. Referee.
BEN. Z. WAIT Atty. for Plaintiff.