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Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
In.urgcnt. Arntn Acttye

The Philippine insurgents in the prov ince of Albay, Luzon, have adopted har- assing tactics against the towns which the Americans have garrisoned. They camp in the hills and maintain constant fire upon the American outposts. When the troops sally against them, they scat ter, returning when the Americans retire. They shoot burning arrows and have burned large part of the town of Albay. Indeed, most of the larger towns in that province are practically deserted except by the garrisons. Scarcely any of the in- habitants return to their homes. They are camping in the interior. and it is sup posed armed insurgents prevent them go- ing back. It is reported that there is much suffering among them owing to lack of food. As result of these conditions the hemp business in that section is seri- ously hindered, and ships going for car goes are compelled to take gangs of coo lies to do their loading. Hemp held in the interior is quite Inaccessible.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
G. Dewey, Jr., In Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 14.-George Dewey, Jr., Admiral Dewey's son, is now resident of Chicago. He represents a New York dry goods commission firm. He came to Chicago in January. He had been travelling salesman for the New York house. and when it was decided to open branch in this city he was placed in charge. ''I am not in Chicago as the son of Admiral Dewey" he said. T am here on my own hook, just as a plain, ordi- nary. everyday business man. 1 don't care about being handicapped in my work because l am the son of my father. I haven't any fault to find with him for becoming famous, but there is no reason why I should be made to bear any of the responsibility.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
NoIn,.re,, In RcIIpion.

Nowadays the grandson of the Bible worshipers of bygone days. still nomi- nally a Christian, an educated young fellow familiar with the literature of half dozen countries, probably never has read a chapter in it and never will. He has a vague idea that the book was lately overthrown by the higher criticism. But as to what the criticism is or what the book he has but vague ideas. They bore him, and in his nasty march through life has learned the trick of promptly ridding his path of all things that bore him. The litera- ture of his work, whatever that may be. does not bore him-reports of stocks or of new microbes or of findings in court. These things he understands. What have these distractions, he says, to do with life-life? His work Is his life. Work now puts stress and strain on men of which our ancestors knew little. The American is in the thick of it.-An American Mother in Ladies' Home Journal
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Porter Back From Cuba.

New York. Feb. 14.-Robert F. Porter, special commissioner to Cuba. accom- panied by his secretary, Leonard Darby shire, has returned on the steamship Havana after week in Havana. Mir. Porter said: ''I went to Cuba to adjust matters relating to the tariff and the revenue. Colonel Bliss, the collector of customs at Havana, has everything in fine shape. He has collected $15,0O0,0O0 where 1 did not think be could collect S10.0OO,0OO, and many other people thought he would not be able to collect S5,000.00O. The government has lost nothing through him. He has thorough ly overhauled his department. has dis charged 169 incompetent and dishonest employees and landed 20 of them in jail. Great praise is due him for his faithful and energetic services. The tariff rates have been completed and will be imme- diately forwarded to Washington to be nrinted :"
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
AIlen to RuIe I.Iand.

The president has issued m order plac- ing under the administration of the assistant secretary of the navy the affairs of the island of Guam and Tutuila and the care of the naval sta tions of Cayite, Honolulu, Havana and San Juan. Assistant Secretary AL len will by the terms of the order be charged with the duty of supervising the business of any other islands or stations outside the limits of the United States continent which may be placed in the care of naval officers. With the consent and, it is understood, at the suggestion of Secretary Long Assistant Secretary Allen will have the sole conduct of the affairs of the islands and stations in all matters which do not require the deter mination of the president.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

For the first time in months Havana ia clear of yellow fever.
 The cigar makers strike in Havana has ended in defeat for the strikers.
 NJ. Clement Armand Fslliers, Repub- lican. has been reelected president of the French senate.
 The Liberal plebiscite In Mexico result. ed in 1,456.4 .4S2 votes for President Dlaz out of a total of l. .543, ,054.
 EuRenie. ex-empress of the French. ts gravely m at the Hotel Continental. In Paris. Her nurses say that she Is dying. Her physician, Dr. Baudin, expresses the hope that she may be saved. The Bona parte family has been sunucred 10 her bedside.
 Oriental adyices state that Pripce Hen ry Of Prussia, vice admiral of the Ger. man squadron In Chinese waters, was re- gently held up and robbed by bandits In siam. where he had gone to visit the king. The robbers secured about s1. 1000 in cash and two bicycles.
 According to news brought by the Em- press of China. the plague is gaining much headway in Manila. Telegrama Co the Japan Daily Mall. under date of Jan, 1T, are to the effect that there were "a cases on one street on that date Tt ls said that the outbreak Is causing great excitement.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Rhodes, Ransom s1o,ooo, ,ooo.

London, Feb. 14.-Friends of Mir. Cecil Rhodes are becoming alarmed at his pos sfble fate and have sent an emissary to see Dr. Leyds, the diplomatic agent of the Boers in Europe. in regard to the probable course the Boers would pursue in the event of his capture. Dr. Leyds assured the intermediates that the Boers did not intend to kill Mir. Rhodes, but
 he added. they would certainly hold him as hostage until the indemnity for the Jameson raid was paid. In view of the developments since the raid, he added
 the Boers had also decided to double the amount of the indemnity demanded. so that Mir Rhodes friends would have to hand over S1o,0O0, 900 before his release.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Pacific Cable Route Surveyed.

The cable ship Nero arrived at San
 Francisco on Sunday under command of Lieutenant Commander H. NJ. Hodges. who in nine months has made a complete survey for the Pacific cable. Though no facts are given out, 1t is understood that he has found feasible route and that a cable to Honolulu and the Philippines will soon be laid. The Nero left here on April 22 and arrived at Honolulu on May 6. From there she started the survey to Midway island. which is HOO miles northwest. From Midway the line was run to Guam. distance of 2,500 miles,
 From Guam to Luzon a route was found which was 1850 miles long. It was be- tween these two points that deepest soundings ever known were made in 5,250 fathoms. From Luzon the ship sailed to Yokohama and surveyed a line of 1900 miles from Yokohama to Gunm
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
TutuIIa Occupied.

On Dec. 6 Captain Tilley of the United States navy notified High Chief Faiyac of the island of Tutuila that under the terms of the agreement between the Unit ed States. Great Britain and Germany the Samoan group would be divided be- tween the United States and Germany and that the islands of Tu'uila, Manula and the other islands east of Upola would come under the protection of the United States. Captain Tilley assured the chiefs through Faivac that the United States would protect the natives and give them a good government and that it would hold the chiefs responsible for any trouble that might occur. Captain Tilley's proclama- tion was received with quiet and order.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Iowa, oldest Man Killed

Council Bluffs, Ia., Feb. 14.-John Montgomery, los years old. was killed yesterday at railroad crossing. He was deaf and did not hear the approaching train. He celebrated his one hundred and eighth birthday with number of Scotch friends on Jan. II and had arranged a trip to the exposition at Paris for this summer. He was known as the oldest man in the state and had been the leading figure in old settlers meetings for 30 years. He came to America with his parents from Scotland when he was years old. He saw Washington num- Der of times and had a shilling piece which he said Washington gave him. He drew pension for service in the Mexican war and also fought in the civil war.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Boy. Found Dead In Closet.

New York. Feb. 14.-Charles B. Beirne. Il years old, and Martin Loeffler. years old, up to yesterday had been missing from their homes at 115 and 119 Edge combe avenue, respectively, for more than six months. The father of Charles Bcirne and the parents of Martin Loeffier believed that their boys had been drown ed. The discovery was made yesterday that the little fellows had died and been practically mummified in a closet in a vacant house less than half block from their homes. Plumbers who had been called to stop leaking water pipe in the house found the withered bodies. De tectives from the West One Hundred and Twenty fifth street station arrested Cor nelius Ahearn, 50 years old, veteran of the civil war, and locked him up in the station last night. He is accused of be-
 ing suspicious person. There is chance that he may be able to clear up the mys- tery surrounding the death of the boys.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
GENERAL FRENCH.

cavalry. General Clements was left with the infantry to hold the Boers in check, but Commandant Delarey, with a double turning movement, has compelled the British to concentrate at Rensberg, be- sides threatening Lord Roberts commu- nications.
 The Boer mastery of the district has caused a spread of the insurrection. but this, no doubt. will be promptly repress- ed, as large British forces are available not far away.
 A revised list of the British casualties at Potgieter's drift, from Feb. to Feb. ', shows: Killed, 26; wounded, 319; miss ing, ,. The fact that General Buffers dispatch revising the casualties to the British troops at Potgieter's drift is dat ed from Chieveley is taken ill some quar- ters as an indication that General Butler has removed his headquarters to that place. There is nothing to indicate whether or not he left any large force at Springfield.
 The indications as to General Buffers immediate intentions are contradictory. One informant, who has intimate rela- tions with the war office. predicts a movement within the next two days. A number of correspondents who have been with General Butler. however. have gone to Durban for few days rest under the impression that nothing is to be done i'm mediately.
 The war office has directed the Eighth division of 10000 men to prepare to go
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Miss Anthony. Successor.

Washington. Feb. 14.-The National American Woman's Suffrage association has elected Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt of New York president of the association for the ensuing year to succeed Susan B. Anthony. who has been active in the bat tie for woman suffrage for nearly half a century and declined reelection to office With the exception of the president all of the old officers were elected, as follows: Vice president. Miss Anna Howard Shaw; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Rachel Poster Avery: recording secreta- ry, Mrs. Alice Stone Blackwell: treas urer, Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton; audit rine Waugh McCulloch.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
WASAOUT CAUSES WRECK,
Five Trainmen Hurt at Quinapoxes,
 Mass.

Worcester, Mass, Feb. 14.-As a result of washout a Boston bound passenger train went of the track about quarter of a mile west of the Quinapoxet station at 9:10 o'clock last night. The engine and combination smoker and baggage car are total wrecks. Five trainmen were seriously injured. The Quinapoxet station has been turned into temporary hospital. Dr. C. w. Stickney and Dr. Ames of Holden attended the injured men and did all possible for them.
 The injured men are Engineer George c. McGilvary of Somerville. badly cut about face and head, left leg cut and broken and internally injured: Baggage Master Arthur Allen of Someryille. left leg broken, badly cut about face and head; Fireman Frank Boynton, badly scalded about face and body; Express Messenger Henry Atkins of Somerville, cut about head and face; Brakeman Ralph Mineken of Boston. thumb nearly seN cred and bad cut on head.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15

THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Little but speechmakIng In Either
 House.


 Senator Depew on Wednesday read to the senate letter from Professor Schur. man denying the charges of attempted bribery of Filipinos made by Mir. Petit grew. There was & sharp debate on the senate financial bill. The measure was attacked by Allen of Nebraska. Repre- sentative Mcclellan of New York intro. duced bill providing for the purchase of the Erie canal by the government. The house agreed to take pp the Porto Rican tariff question after Feb. 12.
 The Porto Rico bill was reported favor ably to the house on Friday. the majori- ty of the committee holding that the Is. land is not a part of the United States. In the senate debate was resumed on the currency bill. Mir. Cockrell of Missouri made an analysis of the two measures and charged that the measure would re. suit in perpetual national debt.
 Little business was transacted in the day sessions on Friday, both branches adjourning to attend the Lawton funeral. At the night session of the house there were scenes of disorder created by the Democrats. led by Mir. Talbert of South Carolina, all claiming that the rulings of Chairman Hepburn were arbitrary.
 The debate on the currency bill was
 
 Wolcott (Rep) of Colorado spoke in fa- vor of the international bimetallism clause and in condemnation of the Bry- anite policy. MT. Elkins (Rep.) of West Virginia also spoke in favor of the bill. asking, however, for the elimination of the clause providing for the refunding of the national debt. MT. Butler argued for his substitute for the bill The busi- ness in the house was confined to the passage of a bill extending the law in reference to the shipment of bonded goods and to private pension legislation.
 Tuesday was the last day of senate speeches on the financial bill. Senator Allison (Rep) of Iowa answered the ar guments of former speakers and urged the passage of the senate substitute. Mir. Jones tSilverl of Nevada argued against the bill. calling it vicious measure and dwelling at length on the provisions re- ferring to national banks. The house transacted no business, adjourning on ac- count of the death of Mir. Chickering of New York
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
EIectrocuted hy Live Wire

New York, Feb. 14.-Casimo Neola. 9 years of age, employed in Clifton as gardener, was instantly killed last night by an electric shock. He was on his way to the postofiice when he came upon a wire lying in the street. The wire itself was dead, but each end was in connec- tion with live wire. Neola held the wire upon the ground with both his feet and started to cut it with his knife. When the blade cut through the insula- tion, the current passed through Neola's body, killing him instantly.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
I.rneIa fhe Pninfnr-

Josef Israels, the Dutch painter whose Spanish pictures are now on view abroad, Is 75 years of age. He was born at Groningen and studied at Amsterdam under Kruseman and then in Paris under Picot. For many years past he has lived at The Hague, but from time to time small collections of his pictures have been shown in other cities, where his representations of Dutch fisher life are much admired.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
FRENCH DRIVEN BACK.
Rensberg Believed to Be In
 Serious Danger.
EULER MAY HAVE REITERATED.

Sends Dispatch From Chieveley
 Camp, Fifteen Miles From the Tu-
 geIa - British Loss at POtGieter's
 Drift Over Three Hundred.
 London. Feb. 14.-The news of the day is the enforced retirement of the British from the Colesberg district under heavy Boer pressure and probably after brisk fighting. Thus, at a time when Lord Roberts is apparently about to push an army into the Free State, the Boers make a counter stroke in an unknown but seemingly great force not far from the vital line of railway connecting De Aal and Orange River.
 Military observers do not regard this as more than a menace. Nevertheless the news produces an unpleasant impression here General French had maneuvered the Boers out of Rensberg in December. On Jan. 1. it was reported that he could take Colesberg in two days with re-en- forcements. These were sent, but the Boers also were re-enforced. Since then the British lines have been extended east and west. so that at the opening of this week they constituted a great horseshoe 9 miles in length. The lines were not continuous, but all the strong positions were held.
 General French. when he joincd Lord Roberts. presumably took most of his
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
To Recall Hawaii. Legislature.

President Mckinley will issue a procla- nation recalling the Hawaiian legislature and authorizing it to pass laws and to enact such temporary measures as may be necessary to relieve present needs in the islands. The decision was brought about by an alarming condition of af- fairs reported to the meeting of the cabi- net. It was said that the burning of buildings and necessary destruction of other buildings in Honolulu on account of the efforts to stamp out the bubonic plague had caused great destitution and suffering among the people. The disease has made rapid strides despite the efforts taken to stop its spread. and the condi- tions in and around Honolulu are serious
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Ohio Man Dies at Manila.

Among the list of deaths in General Otis latest report was that of First Lieutenant Brainard s. Higley, assist. ant surgeon, T.. $. A., who died al Corregidor island, in Manila bay, on the Sd inst. of acute dysentery. Lieutenant Higley was native of Ohio and was ap pointed to the army from that state iu 1897. He entered the army medical school in this city immediately upon his appoint. ment and graduated at the head of his class in 1898
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Kidnnper Harrow In.ane.

George Beauregard Barrow. the man who planned the abduction of Baby Ma rion Clark in New York city, has be- come insane in Sing Sing prison, where he has been confined since June r last under sentence of II years. It is likely that he will end his days in Matteawan Asylum For Insane Criminals. Barrow has been employed in the stonecutting department of the prison. He is nerv- ous, high strung man, who has always been unbalanced. For weeks past he has been acting strangely, and the complete overthrow of his reason was not unex- pected. He has brooded over his long sentence and about his wife, who is serv- ing a term of 12 years in Auburn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
wiIIinm H. Beard Dyinr

New York, Feb. 14.-William H. Beard, the famous painter of animals, is dying at his home in this city. He is 75 years old. About the first of the year his consti- tuition began to weaken, and on Jan. 2T he suffered an apoplectic shock. For a few days it seemed there was a chance of his recovery, but hope has been aban- doned. William H. Beard comes of fine ancestry and belongs to a family of painters. On his fathers side he is de- scended from Sir James Beard of Eng land, on his mothers from Sir Lochlain MacLean of Scotland. He was born at Gainesville, O., in April, 1925. and began his professional career about 1S46. Ten years later he studied and painted in Flu rope, and in 1860 he settled in this city.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Rewarded For Bravery.

It has recently been announced by the war department officials that First Ser geant Pliny k. Strange, Company F, Forty fourth volunteer infantry, at Ma nila, has been appointed second lieuten- ant of that regiment; that Sergeant Ma jor Herbert E. Gee. Fourth volunteer in fantry, has been appointed second lieu tenant in that regiment, and that Private William J. Whitthorn, Troop B, Eleventh volunteer ci&alry, has been appointed second lieutenant in the Fortieth volun- teer infantry. All of these regiments are now in the Philippines.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
General Mark~s..

New York. Feb. iA FLouR-State and western nrmer and held Bc. higher, without much dcmAndl Minnesota patents. saB5aA.iS; winter straiThtn. ss.ts@ 8Co winter extras, ss.eoa2.eos winter patents. S1eoa3S5.
 wHEAT-yery firm and much higher this morning on strong continental cables local covering and unfavorahle home crop nswas March. T5a77txo.; May. 70 l-lea5b ii-ieo. RYE-Firm. state, eoaslc., c. L f., New York. car lots: No. ! western. e5c.. f. O D. Anoat. CoRN-Strong and higher on good speoula- tive demand. bullish cables and the jump in wheat: May. t0Asas0a<o.; July, q sie~lssc. OATS-Inactive and nominal; traok. white. state. slA35c.. track. white. western. S1ssso. PoRK-Ste.dy; mess. slo.7sall.bo. family. sl3ai3.0.
 BUTTER-Steady at decline; state dairy. M A24c.. state creamery. sia26o.
 CHEESE-Steady, fall made. fancy, large, lss4ai3c., fall made, fancy. small, ls>ssisc. EGGS-Steady; state and rennsylvanis. l3t<c at mark western. al mark. iSAalss&c. SUGAR-Raw strong fair refaing, sq-s centrifugal. e test, tsto.; refined firm: orush- cd 66oc.: powdered. bsoc.
 TURPENTINE-SteadyA At beMhsg<c. MoLASSES-Firm; New Orleans. ssansc- RIcE-Firm; domestic, tAegte-: Japan. ~ A5c.
 TALLow-stesdy; city, s,sas<o. sountry, 5laablso.
 HAY-ouiet shipping. ess7oo- seod ts choice. ROaS6c.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Daring BurgIaries In Buffalo.

Buffalo, Feb. 1.-Two burglaries, in which about $1 1000 worth of diamonds and jewelry were secured, were commit ted in the fashionable section of Buffalo by daring thieves, who gained entrance to houses by veranda roofs. From the house of John Gordon, general manager of the Great Lakes Steamship company, jewels valued at $500 were taken. and from q fashionable boarding house on Delaware avenue kept by D. W. Charter jewelry to about the same value was stolen.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Soldiers Violently Insane.

San Francisco, Feb. 14.-Eleven insane soldiers have been sent from this city to the government hospital in Washington. It is probable that about 30 more will go east during the week. During the last three months nearly 250 demented sol diers have been sent across the continent, and it is said that over POO more will soon arrive here from Manila. In nearly all cases the men are violent.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Bread For Hbr.~..

A delivery wagon of one of the big bread baking factories stopped in front of an up town livery and boarding sta ble, and two men at once unloaded bar rels of bread and carried them into the stable. The bread looked good and was good. There were all sorts and sizes of loaves In the barrels-"home- made" rye" Vienna" potato" graham" and cottage"
 The curiosity of man who saw the bread being delivered to the stable was aroused. and he ventured to ask the proprietor of the stable what it meant
 There's nothing remarkable about lt." said the proprietor with a laugh. "T simply buy it for horse feed. We grind the bread up and mix it with other feed. and 1t makes first class food for horses. It is stale bread and costs us 40 cents barrel. and there are o0 or GO loaves to the barrel. so you see it comes pretty cheap. Some of the bread Is only a day old and is good enough for any man to eat. but the bread fac tories cannot ssn it. What you sss hsss are rstprns1 leASo fsSn - esa~aes mnvsM4GN VI sA~--~~-~AxsaMsA&
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-15
Smallpox In Luxon.

Eight cases of the plague in Manila were reported last week among the na- tives and Chinese. There is no excite ment however. and business and social life are undisturbed. Smallpox is preva- lent among the natives along the railroad and in the towns on the northern coast. Two American officers have died of the disease. and several soldiers have been stricken