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Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
BOERS SEE M'kINLEY.
Delegates From TransvaaI Pay Their
 Respects to the President.

Respects to the President.
 Washington, May 23.-Messrs. Fischer, Vessels and Wolmarans, the three Boer enyoys who are now in this country, yis- ited the White House, according to pre- yious arrangement, to pay their respects to the president. No official status was given the visitors, and they presented no credentials. The enyoys were received in the blue parlor. no one being present but themselves, the president and Secre- tary Cortelyou. At first the conversa- tion touched upon variety of subjects. The Boers talked about Washington, told how they admired the city, and the president escorted them to the porch at the rear of the executive mansion, where a splendid view is obtainable of the Washington monument and the Potomac river.
 President Kruger's name finally was mentioned. and the visitors then stated their purpose in coming to this country. They said they understood that what Secretary Hay told them was final and that the position of the United States was that this country could not interfere in the present struggle in South Africa. The president confirmed this view. He said that the action he took some time ago twhen, at the request of the govern ment of the Transvaal that his govern ment should intervene, he offered his good offices to England to bring about peaeel was taken with great pleasure in the hope that it might bring the conflict to an end. This offer had been declined by Great Britain, and, he said, there was nothing further that the United States could do in the premises.
 The envoys intimated that they were glad to feel they had friends in this coun- try and then bade the president goodby.
 The state department does not expect to have any further communication with the Boer delegation now in this city. Such interchange as occurred was unofh- eial, it is stated.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

and ammunition, fell into the hands of the British.
 Lady Sarah Wilson, in dispatch from Mafeking, dated May Il, gives the fol- lowing description of the final days of the siege:
 'As we near the end of the siege condi- tions in this little town are perhaps be- coming more cheerful. The rainy season is apparently over. The weather is splen- did. and consequently the fever epidemic is diminishing. Rations are still small, but it is wonderful how little one needs for existence, and the new food, brawn from horse and OK hides, is a great sue cess. This food and porridge, the in- ventor of which has received a f5 bonus from the government, are equivalent to six weeks additional provisions"
 The queen has bestowed the first rec ognition of the services which Colonel Baden-Powell has rendered his country by promoting him to the rank of major general.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

of Siege.
 Mafeking and the little force under Colonel Baden-Powell. which had with stood Boer attacks for nearly six months, have been relieved.
 The relief column, which probably con sisted of four battalions of imperial yeo- marry, imperial light horse. the Diamond Fields horse and artillery and the Kim berley light horse. set out on May from Barkly West and covered p miles daily, although it had 20 wagons to move and protect.
 On May Taungs was occupied. while a day or two later a detour to the west was made to avoid the Boer force near Pudimore Siding. Vryburg was reached on May 10. and then the force had an ex- citing race with a Boer commando to Koodoosrand. which is about eight miles west of kraaipan and 80 miles south west of Mafeking.
 The burghers were unable to stop Colonel Mahon at koodoosrand on May 13. however. When near Kaaipan, the column was attacked, but the Boers were defeated with heavy loss.
 Commandant Eloff attempted on the same day to carry Mafeking by storm but the event proved to be fasco. the party 1o1 Autu Ill kllltuf wounded and prisoners.
 A Central News telegram from Mafe- king shows that after Colonel Mahon had successfully resisted the attack made on his column on May 13 he joined hands with Colonel Plumer 20 miles west of Mafeking. and the united force over whelmed the Boers who were investing the town. The burghers fled panic stricken, and many prisoners, with arms
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Nicely Again Arrested.

New York, May 23.-Charles F. ". Keely, accused of frauds in connection with the Havana postoffice. who has been out on bail pending extradition pro- ceedings, was rearrested by United States Marshal William Henkel in Park row yesterday. The arrest was ordered by Judge Lacombe on representations contained in affidavits of George H. Bur ton, Frederic P. Smith and Edward K. Jones. the latter being the special assist ant to the attorney general of the United States appointed for the prosecution of the Nicely and other cases of alleged fraud in Cuba. The arrest was made in civil action charging Nicely with the wrongful conversion of property of the United States to the value of $45, ,300.25. Bail was placed at $50.0O0
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

Preparations For Defense of Johan-
 nesburg-Mines May Be Blown Up.
 War omce Gives Out Nothing as to
 Lord Roberts Movements
 London, May 23.-The Herald's Euro pean edition publishes the following. dated May 21, from its correspondent at Pretoria:
 After two days of consultation Pres ident Kruger and President Steyn and all the prominent Transvaal and Free State officials and generals have decided to continue the war unless England will consent to grant favorable terms. Steyn and Kruger are both firm and deter mined to fight, but many of the Trans vaal officials favor peace and uncondi- tional surrender. It is probiematical how long any considerable number of the Boers will continue to fight.
 ''The government has warned the in- habitants of Johannesburg of its resolu- tion to defend the Witwatersrand to the uttermost, disclaiming responsibility for the destruction of property which is like ly to occur. My opinion is that the gov ernment does not intend to destroy the mines, but is making bluff. The dan ger will arise from the people. The av- craze Boer believes that destruction is warranted, and trouble is likely when the smash comes.
 "The majority of the Boers are sick of the war and want to quit. Their cour- age may revive. The people are alarmed at the presence of the British prisoners, and the government is considering the advisability of sending them over the border.
 Ut is not probable that Pretoria will A. Iof hn al has again been moved to Vrede.
 Mrs. Reitz and family have gone to Delagoa Bay. The families of other off, cials will be leaving soon.
 My opinion is that the war will be practically ended in two months"
 Says Boers Won't Surrender.
 The special correspondent of The Dali ly Mail sends this dispatch from Pre- toria:
 II am assured that the Transvaal gov ernment has not considered and does not intend to consider unconditional surren- der, but will fight to a finish, as the Free State is doing. The government on Fri day afternoon informed a meeting of the foreign consuls of it's intention to defend Johannesburg to the utmost. It also gave notice that it would not hold itself responsible for any damage to life and property resulting from any measures it may think necessary to that end"
 According to The Daily Chronicle, long messages in Dutch have been received by the British government, in which Presi- dent Kruger seeks peace. One account says President Kruger surrenders uncon- ditionally, another that he simply asks for terms.
 The war office has issued nothing con- corning the movements of General Rob- erts. Dispatches from Cape Town say ing that the British have occupied yereeniging and Klerksdorp, in the Transvaal, are merely echoes of the Lourenco Marques rumors cabled the other day, and they are regarded here as improbable.
 Nothing has been received from other sources to indicate that the main army has advanced. There has been slight skirmishing near Ficksburg, in the south eastern part of the Orange Free State, which was only important as showing that the Boers have not abandoned that neighborhood and are watching fol chances to snipe the British patrols.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Insubordination on the Texas.

Washington. May 23.-According to re- ports received at the navy department several members of the crew of the bat tleship Texas have given great deal of trouble in the last six weeks. The trouble began at Galveston, whither the Texas, with the flagship New York, was sent to take part in celebration last April. There was more trouble at Bermuda, whence the squadron sailed for Porto Rico to assist in the inauguration of Gov ernor Allen. During the cruise there was some insubordination, and as result some ten court martials are now being held on the ship at New York. It is re- ported that there came near being mu- tiny of a dozen men at Galveston and that the commanding officer was unable to check the trouble. Several men were disrated and otherwise punished before the courts were ordered. The cause of the trouble is not disclosed.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

women rode in procession to the eeme tery, where they decorated the grave of the late William Goebel with flowers.
 The Taylor government has completely abandoned the statehouse square, and motion has been made in court to dismiss the cases of contest for the minor offices, thus turning the whole state government over to the Democrats. The Taylor sol diers have left Frankfort on a special train. The Beckham soldiers will en- camp on the statehouse square for a day or so and will then be sent home. The Taylor family will abandon the govern or's mansion at once.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
N.usfx Raafr

In prerevolutionary days there was woman public executioner in yir- ginia. At that time death sentences were respited on condition that a crim- inal should perform this office.
 Lady Betty" as she was afterward called, was sentenced to death for mur- der. She offered instead to become public executioner and held this office for many years.
 It is said that on the scaffold she ofhciated without a mask.-Chicago Times Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Big Tobacco Warehouse Burned.

Danville, Va, May 23.-Fire broke out in the tobacco warehouse and factory dis trict yesterday afternoon and was got under control only after two of the lar gest warehouses in the country, two fac tories and a storage warehouse filled with the bright leaf tobacco were destroyed and upward of So0.0o0 pounds of valua- ble tobacco valued at about $115,0O0 and buildings at S35,o00 had either pass ed to smoke or were ruined. Several farmers narrowly escaped with their lipas
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Trouble With Morom.

On the first trouble occurring with the Moros in the southern part of Mindanao, at Cottabatto, Major Brett sent detach- ment to preserve peace at a conference between two quarreling chiefs. During the conference the tribesmen began shooting One of the bands fired upon the Americans from an old Spanish fort. The soldiers returned the fire, killing sew eral of the natives, but they were unable to take the fort, although gunboat she'll ed it. Major Brett is sending a larger body to punish the recalcitrants.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Eight Hurt In Trolley Accident.

Buffalo, May 23.-Two cars on the Genesee street line jumped the track yes terday afternoon as they were approach ing the bridge across Seajaduaquada creek. There was no collision, and that both cars should leave the track was cou- sidered q remarkable coincidence. The cars were about equal distance apart. They both entered adjacent fields, the first car being overturned. William Mui- hall. motorman of one of the cars, tried to stop his car, but failed to do so. He was badly hurt. Seven passengers were injured, two fatally.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
A Prise Thought.

A teacher of music in one of the pub- lie schools of the south desired to im- press the pupils with the meaning of the signs "f' and "fr' in a song they were about to sing. After explaining that ''f' meant forte he said, Now. children, If f means forte, what does 'n' meanT'
 Silence reigned for a moment and then he was astonished to hear a bright little fellow shout:
 Eighty Lipplncott.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Inwurgents Lay Down Arms.

Two companies of Filipino insurgents have surrendered to Colonel Emerson H. Liscum at Tarlac. They included ma jor, captain, six lieutenauts. 163 men and 163 good rifles and ammunition. The enemy intimated their intention to sur render by letter sent to the president of Tarlac, who communicated it to Colonel I
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
U. of P. Professor Murdered.

Roy White, brilliant young instruct or in the lav department of the Uni yersity of Pennsylvania, was struck down and brutally murdered late Satur- day night near Thirty-second street and Powellton avenue. More than half a dozen arrests were made yesterday, and three men, two of them colored, are in custody on suspicion of having commit ted the crime. Professor White was found in an unconscious condition and died four hours later in the Presbyterian
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

The National bank of Canajoharie, N. Y, which suspended payment and was placed in the hands of receiver Jan. 25, 1900, having complied with the conditions imposed by the comptroller of the cur rency precedent to its resumption and now being in a solvent condition, has been restored to the management of its officers and directors and permitted to resume business
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Not |. Bris~.

"You say" pursued the chairman of the legislative Investigating commit- tee, that he resorted to no bribery whatever during the campaign. so fan as you knowf"
 "Yes. sir" replied the witness; ''thas is what ssid.s
 "Did he not circulate several boxea of cigars9H
 "Yes. sir, but them cigars waan'u bribes. Here's one of Asen. Too umu try n%-chtsnSeOmnnmM
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Princeton Boys Drowned.

While attempting to shoot a dam in Millstone creek, about two miles from Princeton, in a canoe Sunday two sopho- mores of Princeton university were thrown into the water and drowned. They were Christopher Colon Augur of Evanston, Ills, 20 years old, and Philip Kingsland Hay of Nutley, N. J., 1e years old. The former was the son of Major Augur of the Fourth United States cav airy, stationed in the Philippines, and grandson of General c. c. Augur.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
War Rumors Revived.

Affairs in China are In state of ex- traordinary quiescence, while forebodings of a coming storm are in the air. Russia has gained her points in Korea in the shape of large tract of land bordering upon the magnificent harbor of Masam- DO. Much chagrin is felt by the Japa- nese. and it is everywhere surmised that the day of reckoning cannot be delayed.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
The Clark Cnme

The friends of Senator Clark of Mon tana and the senate committee on privi- leges and elections have agreed to post pone any action upon the senator's ere dentials until N ednesday, the 3oth inst. Meanwhile the credentials of Mir. Magin- his will be presented, and the papers in both cases will Le considered together.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
CANAAN, CONN, THURSDAY. MAY 24 1900.
BECkHAM IN CONTROL.
Onces Abandoned to Democrats
 Taylor May He Arrested.

Taylor May He Arrested.
 Frankfort, Ky, May 23.-The decision of the federal supreme court in the Ken lucky governorship case. refusing 6 to 8 to take jurisdiction. leaving the judgment of the court of appeals of Kentucky in favor of Beckham, elected lieutenant governor on the Goebel ticket, to stand. was received by Democrats here with cheering and the ringing of bells. Gov ernor Beckham was driven through the streets in company with number of la dies in carriages and was on all sides cheered with enthusiasm. Soon the town was decorated with flags and bunting. During the afternoon a large number of
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

The fight between the United Brother hood of Carpenters and Joiners and the Allied Building Trades league, which was begun nearly three weeks ago, has been officially declared of. The trouble arose over the refusal of the brotherhood to become affiliated with the league in the campaign for an eight hour work day with increased wages.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
To Reduce War Taxes.

The leaders ill the house of representa- tiyes have decided to reduce the war tax es at the next session of congress. and Il resolution will be prepared today to give the committee on ways and means leave to sit during the recess of congress. The committee will meet in the autumn to prepare measure for presentation to the house immediately after it convenes in December
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Fire Near elnhi A

Philadelphia, May 23.-The coating mill at the George W. Blabon company's oilcloth and linoleum works in Nicetown, suburb of this city, has been destroyed by fire. The loss is roughly estimated at $50,0OO. The fire was caused by sparks from one of the machines.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

Mail reports from the Philippines re- ceiyed in Washington show that there has been steady increase in the num- Der of cases of bubonic plague. There were 30 cases in Manila during January. 4S during February and 56 during March. During the three months ap- proximately 100 cases of leprosy also sg.-a diarnvarpd
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
FfIfpfnos Ambush Scouts.

Five hundred insurgents ambushed 80 scouts of the Fortieth volunteer infantry in the hills near Aquasan, in the northern part of Mindanao. The Americans rout- ed the natives, killing 51. The American casualties were two killed and three wouudpd
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

Alliance, o.. May 23.-Reeves Bros. boiler works at this place have been to- tally destroyed by fire. Loss on build ing. machinery and stock, S144, 900, with S40,000 insurance.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24

The Lourenco Marques correspondent of The Times says he has 1t on unques- tionable authority that within the last six weeks President Kruger has trans ferred the bulk of his property in the Transvaal to personal friends in order to avoid its conhseation by Great Britain.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Terrible Mine DIxaster.

Asheville. N. C., May 23.-It is report ed here that an explosion occurred in the Cunock mines near Charlotte last night. The news comes that between 50 and 60 miners were killed. but this is not com frmed.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Two Killed I'm Fire

New York, May 23.-During a small fire in the basement of the five story fathouse 1091 Park avenue, near Eighty ninth street, last evening Mrs. Josephine McShane and her 1S-month-old son Ed ward were suffocated by smoke.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Outrage In ChiIIfcOthe, 0

Chillicothe, O., May 23.-Ethel Long, aged 13, daughter of Stephen Long, who lives on farm near Austin. has been found at spring near her home, her throat cut from ear to ear and her head mashed. She had been outraged.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Taylor In Indianapolis.

Indianapolis. May 23.-Charles Finley and w. s. Taylor spent the day and evening at their new quarters in the Dennison. Many local Republicans have called and congratulated them.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
Politics Are Getting Warm

In this vicinity. The only time the opposing politicians meet and are sociable is when they meet to smoke and discuss the merits of the Moon Spot" Cigar. Harmony may result if these meetings continue, so that from this date to the con- ing September Convention I make special offer as follows: "Moon Spot" Cigars $s.oo per box.
 I have also on hand a choice line of Teas, Coffees and Spices, Confectionery and Fruit. A line to suit the best trade.
 ". 1T E21l721O7lS. MAIN STREET,
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
WATERING RELIEVED
COLONEL MAAoN REScuES ITS GAL
 LIANT DEFENDERS.

Colonel Bsden-Powell Raised to the Rank of Major General-Lsdy sa- rah Wilson Tells of the Last Day. of Siege.
Connecticut western news., 1900-05-24
BURGHERS WANT PEACE
But Boer Leaders Plan to Keep
 Up Fight.
WILL STRUGGLE TO BITTER END

Preparations For Defense of Johan- nesburg-Mines May Be Blown Up. War 0mce Gives Out Nothing as to Lord Roberts Movements
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-01-05

49, DREAM your life
DH away. Our remedy
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today-it will be worth thousands to
you. 4-21 CAPITAL CTRE
Box SIS. Atlanta. Ga.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-01-05
REST RESEARCHES.

A. A. Rowan shipped corn Tues
day.
Joe Maxwell visited his brother
Elias Tuesday,
Sam and Willie KusteTbauter are
laying the foundation for A. A. Row
ans new store building.
Frank Denny passed through town
Tuesday ehronte for Buffalo, Frank
was lucky enough to draw the bed
room set.
The Corps will give a dinner Thurs
day for the old soldiers and friends.
A jolly time is promised.
Rest is figuring on hall PROPOSE
tiOn. Don't you want share in the
stock company.
A very interesting talk has been
ensuing this week on dates,
Bro. Wallace is preparing to move
to his new farm.
The band has walked up agald.
Hurrah.
Lots of planning being done about
moving at present.
Arthur Cornell promises US that he
will give us as good concert as was
ever offered in this country.
Bro. Young preached very good
sermon Sunday. His idea about Sex
pansion" is right, according to our
ideas.
Young folks in High Prairie dis
trict are skating these balmy nights.
Boys, give you fair warning, get
your COW bells ready for the wedding
bells will soon Jingle.
Buffalo's concert has come and gone
and we are not any better OIL in
financial way.
Good prosperous Rest nearly broke
Buffalo's heart by taking all of the
valuable presents.
w. r. Scott, one of the leading mer-
chants of Pilot Pc Mt. says: My wife
was in extreme bad health. She only
weighed lis pounds when she began
using DR.. W. j. Thurmond's BLOOD
SYRUP. She has taken four bottles
and her health is entirely restored and
her weight is now 1873 pounds. The
BLOOD SYRUP is a boon for such
cases. If you suffer try it. Sold by j.
R. Fay.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-01-05
URBANA UNRAVELlNGS.

Harry Carter made trip to Parsons
last week,
nc. Dryden was visiting IN Erie
last week.
Walt Dryden returned to Kansas
City Monday.
Mr.. Tucker and wife, from Peoria
ILL.,, are visiting at j. t. Dawsons
They think of locating in this county
Mr.. Scheils, of Elk county, visited
at the Widow Greves during the holt
days.
John w. Stipp shipped fine load
of hogs from here Monday.
Mattison Payne has sick babe.
The boys are having a fine time fish,
ing on the ice.
John Greve is still quite sick.
Dave Carson returned last Saturday
from a visit in Greenwood county.
The U. B. church is holding series
of meetings here.
Col. Bryan has proven his ability to
capture octopuses sby capturing pet
panther in Texas, Thus sayeth the
Urbana loafer
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-01-05
BIG CREEK BRoWSlNGS.
Mark Gibson is buying hogs.

MdiN pipooii 10 OuJihb hobos
Ross OVERLY is boarding at Mr..
Clemens.
Norman Mills has purchased fine
drove of sheep.
II. b. Filson marketed hogs Mon
day.
Oris Dckerson, of Leana, was visit
ing in this vicinity last week.
Jim Kimbrough, an old resident
here but now of Jewel county, is Wis
iting relatives in this vicinity.
Charley Pierce was visiting at Mr..
Houston's the first of the week.
We are glad to report Miss Ruth
Gibson much improved.
Mr.. Pullen and wife, of Chanute,
are visiting at Norman Mills.
Protracted meeting is now in pro-
gress at the Chapel.
A merry party of Young people
gathered at the home of Norman
Mills and wife last Monday night and
games aud other pastimes were in
dulged in. An elegant supper was
served and at a late hour all adjourn
ed, voting the evening very pleasant
one.