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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
CHINESE CAPITAL OUIETER.
DESIGNS OF A GREAT POWER BELIEVED TO
HAVE BEEN SPOILED.

Washington June Minister Conger at
Pekng reports to the State Department to-day
that the arrival of $50 guards for the Lega-
tions of Russia. France Great Britain Italy
Japan and the United States has had the effect
Of improving the situation. He says that Peking
is much queter but that the Boxers are still
active in the surrounding country.
1t is hinted in diplomatic circles here that this
sudden increase of activity the part OF the
Boxers is nothing more than part Of q we'll
conceived plan by one of the great European
Powers to permanent Judgement in
Picking and to seize a position giving it full
control of the great Pei-Ho River the approach
to the Chinese capital
1t is further intimated that the plan has
proved abortive, owing to the alertness of the
other European Powers represented in Chinese
waters, but particularly to the readiness of the
United States Minister. Mr.. Conger, and the
American Rear-Admiral board the Newark
which at gave the movement an unde-
sired international aspect and tended to pre-
vent the particular nation concerned from ag-
grandizng itself at the expense of the interests
Of the other nations. Therefore. it is assumed
that the excitement will rapidly abate, and the
Boxers will disperse, temporarily at least.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
FRENCH SENATOR'S DISCUSS AMNESTY
NOISY DEBATE OVER THE INCLUSION OF DREY-
FUSS NAME.

Paris June 1.-The Senate to-day crowded
for the debate on the Amnesty bill NJ. Clamageran.
Republican. opened the discussion by opposing the
measure as violation OF rights which were worthy
OF respect He contended that II was unjust to pre-
vent men such as former Leutenant-C Colonel Pic
quart from obtaining reparation for injury which
they had suffered. He further asserted that the
only means OF securing peace was 10 pursue the
work OF exposing the truth
NJ Maxine Lacomte. Republican, asked that am
nasty he extended TO Dreyfus himself IN order thus
finally to dispose OF the affair in conformity with
the wishes of the country. This evoked noisy out
cries from various sides of the Senate. ending with
tumuIt when NJ. Delpech, Republican and Socialist
opposed the measure. declaring II was impossible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
TWO NEW BRIGADIERS.
THE PRESIDENT PROMOTES Colonies
HARE AND SMITH FOR GALLANTRY.

Washington, June 1.-The President to-day
appointed Colonel Luther H. Hare, Of the 33d
Volunteer Infantry captain 9TH Cavalry and
Colonel ]. II. Smith, of the 18th Infantry, TO be
brigadier- generals of volunteers in recognition
Of their distinguished services in the Philippines.
This fills the only vacancies in the volun-
teer brigade rank They were kept open in order
TO permit the President to bestow the appoint
ments on specially deserving officers in the field
The appointment of General Smith was made
principally a letter from General Macarthur.
speaking in the strongest terms OF the splendid
qualities of the officer. He was in many of the
principal engagements in Luzon, notably at San
Fernando and at the capture Of Angeles and
Magalang. After capturing Angeles he held The
place against repeated assaults of the enemy, al
though the town cut off from relief by
impossible roads.
General Macarthur also recalled the splendid
record of Colonel Smith in Cuba, especially his
personal gallantry at San Juan Hill, and urged
his fitness for promotion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
An ARREST IN HAVANA.
W. H. REEVES. FORMER DEPUTY AUDITOR,
NOW BEHIND THE BARS

Havana, June IA warrant issued to-day
for the arrest OF the former deputy auditor,
w. H Reeves, who was lodged in jail his bail
being fixed a. 81 800 1t is now believed that
Reeves in his so-called confession " only gave
half the truth. Indeed, the delay in placing
him behind bars largely due to the desire
of the officials to obtain the remainder of his
information regarding Neelys evolutions.
very important feature relates to an allegation
that Nicely gave another man $4,000. This. if
true. only be established in the United
States. and inspector will leave Havana
shortly to investigate Reeves asserts that
heavy mortgages We're lifted from the property
Of the accused individual by funds that could
not have been obtained in any other way than
through Nicely.
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NO WORD FROM ROBERTS
PEFORT THAT HIS COM.NUNI-
CATIONS ARE CUT.
FIGHTING IN THE FREE STATE-UN-
CERTAINTY AS 70 KRUEGERS
MOVEMENTS.
Copyright: 1900: BY The New-York Trioune'l
TRy CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Try CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE-l
London. June >. a. m.-General Roberts con-
tinues silent as regards Pretoria. A Post tele-
gram from Lourenco Marques says that COM
rnunications of the main British army have been
cut near the Vaal and it is possible that the abb
sence Of news is due interference with the
telegraph wire south of Germiston. The Lou
renco Marques telegraph also speaks of fighting
near Ventersburg and near Harrismith, but no
particulars are given.
The report Of fighting near Ventersburg may
refer TO the action fought on Tuesday and
Wednesday by General Rumble to the north of
senekal. But no British force is known to have
been in the neighborhood of Harrismith.
Unofficial kilograms from Pretoria confirm
the statements that President KRUGER has fed
and that the city IS disorganized. Considerable
doubt exists however with regard TO the Presi-
dents movements. From Lourenco Marques it
is reported that he has surrendered while The
Express" in a message from Amsterdam, states
that he has rooms engaged at a hotel there for
June %
General Hunter is making good progress.
has reached Barberspan, twenty miles ahead
from the point of departure, and his advance
PARTIES are at Blejesvlei. twenty-three miles
further on. and just twenty miles from Lchten-
berg. where a junction will be effected with
General Baden-Poweu.
No change is reported in the situation in
North Natal.
IN the shape Of a letter of congratulation TO a
provincial newspaper, Lord Rosebery has issued
a characteristic manifesto. He says With re-
gard TO sane appreciation Of the destinies and
responsibilities of the empire" that the nation
stands at the parting Of the ways" and he
asks. VIII Britain finch falter in her world
wide task?" and How is she best to pursue
it?" Lord Rosebery does not reply to his own
questions, and the true answer certainly de-
pends TO some extent on his own actions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
GUESSES AS TO PRETORIA.
'DI-osLo AS To THEIURIA.
THE FIGHTING BOERS MAY HAVE UPSET
THE PLANS OF THE PEACE
COMMITTEE.

London. June 2-Lord Roberts continues silent
regarding Pretoria probably because he cannot
teiesraph Of things from his own knowledge
I1oufehco Marques, where all the news from the
Doer side is rehandled. cables that communca-
"oh win Pretoria is now suspended
0oii'e messages by courier have reached
1|oureheo Marques but none OF later date than
wednesday. These assert that the burghers are
~ state OF panic and that Pretoria is being
controlled by vigilance committee.
"'ureheo Marques again sends the report thar
resident KRUGER has been captured.
'Ais news blank gives rise TO a suspicion that
A-e cinzens committee at Pretoria may not
AN'e peen able to carry out its plan for secur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
TWO WAYS OF TREATING "BoxERs."

London. June 2.-"The Standard" publishes
the following from Tien-Tsin. dated April 10:
AS a sample of the Chinese Governments
treatment of the Boxers" l give the text of
Tung:
In reply to the Governor of Shan-Tung who
reports that he has found it necessary to represS
the patriotic Boxer Society with a strong and
heavy hand We remark that it cannot be
pected that such simple people know that
they have done anything amisS. If a strong
hand is manifest will there not be a permanent
Srudge against the Governor? We assure the
Governor that if future trouble arises he him
self must bear the consequences. Let the good
people be dealt with in a merciful and generous
way, to the benefit of ALL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
NoN-CoMBATANT LORDS RELEASED.

London, June lin reply to an inquiry the
United States Consul Adelbert S. Hay, has
bled TO the United States Embassy that Lord
Rosslyn liberated on Wednesday but was
allowed to remain in Pretoria. Lord Cecil Man
ners. he adds, was also liberated. They were
both acting as newspaper correspondents
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THE POWERS SEEM ALARMED.

TALK OF UNITED ACTION TO CHECK RUS
SIAN MOVES IN CHINA
London. June 2.-The Vienna correspondent
of THE Daily Telegraph" says:
An active exchange of dispatches is going for
ward among the Great Powers relative to China
The colossal superiority of Russia's representa-
ton at Taku is regarded significant. The
Triple Alliance advocates united action by Eu-
rope to protect common interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
RUSSIA'S SHOW OF FORCE.
NINE WARSHIPS AND ELEVEN THOU
SAND TROOPS AT TAKU.
FOURTEEN THOUSAND MORE HELD IN RE-
SERVE AT PORT ARTHURBLUE-
JACKETS IN PEKING

Shanghai, June 1.-Twenty-three warships are
now at Taku, nine Russian three British three
German. three French. two American, two Jap
aEese and Italian.
In addition TO their crews the Russians have
on board their warships eleven thousand troops
from Port Arthur. with field equipment. Four
teen thousand Russian troops held in readi-
at Port Arthur.
The detachment of over three hundred inter
national bluejackets has arrived at Peking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
PORTO RICAN FINANCES.
A DEFICIT OF $4,000 FOR APRIL SHOWN.

Washington June l (SpeciaD.-A statement is
sued from the Division OF Customs and Insular At
fairs OF the War Department to-day shows that the
total receipts of Porto Rican treasurer for the
month OF April 1850. were slO5S6s 1s The receipts
were divided as follows: Customs. S70.27s 90; pos
tai s62s O2: internal revenue SZ75ss si. and mis-
cellaneous sources, N,7l3 40. The total payments
for the month were sS6.5lO a. which shows a de-
felt of sS0,64l SO. -
Military rule having ceased on April go 1900. the
balance remaining in the hands OF Lieutenant
Colonel H. r. Brinckerhor. treasurer OF the late
United States military government or Porto Rico,
amounting 20 s2s5 339 % transferred 10 Or. ].
III Hollander treasurer under the civil government
pursuant 10 Instructions OF the War Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02

TO grant amnesty TO those who had Dreyfus con-
demned. notably former Minister of War. He
concluded with asking for the arragnment OF the
latter. General Mercier. whereupon the General
rose and said he had acted for the good his
country and that he would hesitate repeat
to-day what he did then
The Left loudly protested against this statement
while the Right applauded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
CAPTAIN ROBERTS WELL TREATED.
THE PARTY OF AMERICANS WERE SUR
PRISED BY THE REBELS.

Manila June 1.-Captain Roberts of the 35th
Regiment. and his two missing companions.
captured at San Miguel de Mayumo. Province OF
Bulacan. Island of Luzon, on May %. still
in the hands of the rebels, who have communi-
Gated TO the Americans their intention to treat
the prisoners we'll and in accordance with the
laws of war. During the night Of May 81 Cap
tain Robertss wife. who was at San Miguel de
Mayumo. received a note announcing the capt
ure of her husband The good treatment of the
prisoners continues. and Captain Roberts be-
lieves the rebels will exchange him and his
panions.
The first report OF the capture of Captain
Roberts and his companions erroneous.
The captain, with six scouts. was surprised
while lunching. Three of the party were killed,
four We're captured. and one of the latter was
wounded. The wounded man was liberated
Captain Abbott of the 42d Regiment. recently
met go Ladrones near Sinalion One American
was killed. and the Filipinos had eight killed
and four wounded.
Washington June captain Charles D. Roberts.
of the 35th Volunteer Infantry, is a son of Lieu
tenant CoIonel Cyrus s. Roberts, 18th Infantry He
was born In Dakota in 1873, and was appointed to
the Army from Wyoming.
OF the two soldiers who were captured with
Captain Roberts. Mcintyre is a native of Balu-
more and his nearest relative is Michael Mcintyre
of No. 924 Valley-st.. In that city
Private Akens was born in Sullivan County
n Y and his next OF kin is James II. Akens. OF
Liberty County \. Y
II Is believed at the War Department that the
Insurgents will endeavor hold these captiyes for
ransom. but the Army Will endeaVor 10 run them
down and Tecapture the men,
GENERAL OTIS STILL IN QUARANTINE.
San Francisco. June Major General Otis is stin
on board the transport Meade at the Angel Island
quarantine station. II is not expected that he will
land before Sunday Monday He viii probably
start for the East Tuesday next. as Pullman
accommodate tions have been reserved FOR that date
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TO SING BEFORE THE QUEEN.

London. June Maurice Grau. the American
impresario. has received a command from Her
Majesty 10 give performance at Windsor Castle
June 2e The programme will consist of "Cavaeria
Rusticana - with Nine. Calve in the leading role
and the third of Faust with Nine Calve as
marguerite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
FUGITIVES FROM PRETORIA.

Lourenco Marques, June 1.-Dr. Heyman,
President Krugers physician, and Frichie Eloff.
one of the Presidents sons s-in-law. reached here
to-day, coming by train from Pretoria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
RUMBLE REoCCUP1Es LINDLEY

Ntnburg May 3l-After considerable fighting
the Beers. with guns and several Maxim
Nordenfeldt guns. making a plucky stand
eight miles east of Senekal.
General Rumble has succeeded in driving off
the Federals, thus permitting, unopposed the
reoccupation Of Lindley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
APOLOGY TO RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

nj OI-O"I to ItUSSIA AND FKANJE.
London. June 2-The Peking correspondent of
The Times" telegraphing Friday. says:
The Government gave every facility for the
arrival of the foreign guards The streets were
orderly.
The Russian. as we'll as the French were for
bldden TO land Wednesday; but the Tsupg-li-
1amen has apologized. explaining the mistake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
WARREN FIERCELY ATTACKED.
ONE THOUSAND REBELS REPULSED. But
WITH LOSS TO THE BRITISH.

Cape Town. May 31.-General Warren, with
seven hundred men, occupied a strong defensive
position at Fabersput on May % At dawn he
found that he surrounded and he
fiercely attacked by a thousand rebels.
The horses stampeded, but the force
concentrated and the Beers repulsed. A
small party in a garden continued to fight
tenaciously. but evacuated as the charge began.
leaving a number of wounded.
The British lost fifteen killed, including Colo
mel Spence, and thirty wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
PERUVIAN consul IN THIS CITY.

Lima. Peru via Galveston. June THE Govern
ment has appointed Frederick A. Pezot Peruvian
Consul New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02

II YOU know ANYTHING about real estate you may
obtain 800 For details this weeks Record and
Guide the great real estate paper Newsstands
and IA and l6 Vesey St--Advt
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STOP OVER AT NIAGARA FALLS

And breathe of its and get a lease
OF life by taking the New York Central the next
time you weSt.-Adyt.
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ON HERE; oFF At ST I

ON HERE; OFF AT ST LOUIS
Lackawanna- Wabash luxurious new through car
leaves here after June 10 m daily arriving,
st Louis p m. next day. Unexcelled meals. at
reasonable rates Cnriyalled scenery.-AdvI
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Cure the CHILDREN'S COLDS with
JAYNE'S EXPECTORANT.-Ad
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A LULL IN WAR NEWS.

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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23

The new farce, "Brown' S in town.
which is the attraction at Hollands
Opera House, Saturday evening,
March "a, is said to be one of the
brightest and cleanest comedies
ever seen on theI0stage. The com.
pany is a very capable one. The
plot of the piece deals with the
troubles of Dick and Lefty Preston,
two young people who have been
secretly married and who are try
ing to conceal their marriage from
Dick father. The old lgentleman
has adecided aversion to marriage,
probably as Dick says, "because
he has been there himself, and
has vowed that if Dick does marry
before reaching the age Of twenty
FIVE he will cut him off without a
cent, Dick and Lefty have taken
a cottage at Brighton and are liv-
ing an ideal life among honey
suckles, hens and inquisitive
neighbors, and of course the old
gentleman turns up. Dick is living
under the name of Brown Iat the
cottage, and the elder Preston
takes friend Of Dick for Brown
and Lefty for Mrs. Brown. On his
arrival, Dick has arranged with
Suzanne Darce, a friend ofsLetty s,
to act as Mrs. Brown. This even
tually leads to the discovery by the
old gentleman that there are two
Mrs. Browns, and the contradic-
tory explanations that the young
people give for. the usual number Of
wives on the part of the imaginary
Brown keep Preston senior in a
vhirl of excitement for three acts.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23
HEAVY MORTALITY.
Five sDeaths in North Christian
Within Few Days.

Crofton, EKy., March g22. 2.-Five
deaths have, occurred inNorth Chris
fianSwithin the past fewsdays. ~
The first'was that Of Mrs. Jane
Boyd, who expired on the 10th
inst, at her home three miles west
of this place. She was 20 years
old. The interment took place near
Kelly.
Calvin Litcb6eld, aged 25 years,
a son of Mr.. Bud Litchfeld Of the
Mt. Carmel neighborhood, departed
this life on the 18th inst. Death
was caused by consumption.
An infant of James England Of
this place, died last Thursday. 1t
had been i'll since its birth.
Mrs. Sallie Brady was taken i'll
last Friday afternoon and died in
few. hours, She was about IS
years old and leaves two daughters
It is thought that heart disease was
the. cause of her sudden demise.
Mr.. John Grant, a we'll known
farmer of the Consolation country,
passed away Sunday, after long
illness, aged 65 years. Dropsy
caused his death. He leaves a
wife and several children.
NITRAM.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23

Something is in the wind at
Washington. Sapp, Barnett and
Hampton have been there for a week
and yesterday John Marshall, Sam
Roberts and other Republican
leaders were summoned. The Re-
Publicans are playing their last card
and if Mckinley refuses to protect
them the jig will be up with them.
In the meantime Charlie Finley is
keeping himself scarcer than ever.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23
From Mccracken County.

Mr.. Lee Nance, the son of MIR.
and Mrs. Guy Nance was adjudged
a lunatic today in county Judge
Tully's court and ordered to the
Hopkinsville insane asylum. His
uncle, Mr.. Ed Nance, was appoint
ed to convey him there. The unfor-
tunate young man was stricken
with typhoid fever in st. Louis
several weeks ago and as a result
afterward became violently insane.
His many friends and those of his
parents hope for his speedy recoy
ery.-Paducah News.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23
DROPPED DEAD.
Sudden End of a Well-Kn own
Paduch Citizen.

Paducah, Ky, March 21.-Mr.
Henry l.. Jones, for twenty years
Secretary and Treasurer of the
Western District Warehouse Com
pany, dropped dead about noon to-
day in his Office here from heart
disease. He was sixty-three years
old and the summons came without
warning. He was born in Salem,
livingston county, and leaves two
daughters,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23

The President, in his attempt to
King-George poor Porto Rico, has
played into the hands Of the Demo
Gratis in way that has already
made Illinois, Indiana and even
Minnesota doubtful states. In
shifting the issue to the tariff, upon
which all kinds of Democrats are
united, he has unconsclously and
unwittingly healed Democratic dis
sensions and made Bryan election
about as certain as any futureevent
can be.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23

Elijah Ogilyie, of McCracken
county, was sentenced by Judge
Evans to one month S Imprisonment
for alleged intimidation of a colored
voter at the last election c. f..
Lackey of Middlesboro, also con
yicted of bribing negro voters to
stay away from the polls was fined
81 900 and given seven months inn
prisonment His attorney sued out
a writ of error and he was released
on S2,5 bond. Nothing was done
in regard to Bradley, whose sol
diers intimldated the white voters
of Louisville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23

The Elizabethtown News sug.
gests that the coming gubernatorial
race this summer be settled by a
primary election. 1t is hardly
practicable to hold primary cleo
tion to nominate governor, as the
nominee would almost certainly be
a minority candidate, County mass
conventions, however, are probably
"a thing of the past. They are too
big to handle.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23

Judge Field has again sustained
the demurrer of the Democrats and
after passing upon the question of
Gov. Beckham's age his decision
will be ready for appeal by the end
of the week. The Republicans,
who are playing for time, will of
course consume another week or
two in preparing their appeal.
Once in the Court of Appeals, the
case will soon be settled.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23
Horses For Sale.

Carload of nice Missouri mares
and geldjngs, from 4 to 8 years old.
There are some extra nice drivers
among them, we'll broken to work.
This stock will be sold to the
highest bidders in Hopkinssille,
Ky.s March "a, on a credit of four
months with 6 per cent interest
from date, with bankable note.
Two per cent. discount for cash,
now is the chance to get good brood
mares cheap. No by bidding.
Everything sells.
G. S. MooRE.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23
Bewars OF OiutmeAts For Catsrrh That
Contain Mercury

Bewsrs Of Oiutmeats For catarrh That
Contain Mercury
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell aud completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should ueYer be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f. CHENEY
& Co, Toledo, o., contains no mer-
cury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood aud mucous
aurfaces Of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
costume. IL is taken internally, and
snd made 10 Toledo, Ohio, by r. j..
ChehoY & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
nsIFa Famlg Pills are the best.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23

Gov Beckham has vetoed the bill
removing the power of appointment
of the Bond Commissioner of Louis
vile from the four Circuit Judges,
placing It with the Criminal Judge
Barker. The effect of the bill was
to removeBond Commissioner Fetter
from Office.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23
Reunion of 3rd Kentucky

A reunion of the Third Kentucky,
United StatesIVolunteers, who went
to Cuba during the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, VIII be held in Bowling
Green some time in June.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23

The Executive Committee of the
Kentucky Press Association will
meet at the Willard Hotel in Louis
Vile at 3 o'clock p. M, on Tuesday,
March 27 The object Of the meet
ing is to arrange the programme
and outing for the association next
summer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-03-23
Became SuddenIy Insane.

AIRY Doxey, colored woman, be
came suddenly insane yesterday
morning and was taken into GUS
tody by an officer. Later she was
tried on a charge of lunacy and
sent to the asylum. She is the
mother of a child only nine days
old.