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Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
George II. Eyre. Body Found.

The body of George B. Eyre was found on Sunday on the shore of Raccoon is- land in the Delaware river opposite Ches- ter, Pa. There is every indication that the theory that Eyre was murdered is the correct one, as n great hole was found in the head just back of the right ear. The feet were tied with a rope. The only thing found on the body was a key to his locker in the Alpha Boat club. of which he was a prominent member. Watch and rings were missing. The dis appearance of Eyre caused a sensation in Chester. He left the boathouse on the morning of Dec. 21 in his gunning skiff for days shooting and never returned. Foul play was suspected, and large re- wards were offered for information as to his whereabout dead or alive. The body was found by John Carney, Jr., who will receive the rewards offered for the recov- cry of the body. These rewards aggre. gate S13.500.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25

of 2.UO0 inside of four days. Tne recoras of the immigration bureau at Honolulu show that since June 10 last IF, 800 Jap. anese have been landed there.
 The Port Jervis bank, which was com pelled to close its doors several weeks ago owing to defalcations of Assistant Cashier Goldsmith, expects to resume business the list of February. The de- falcntion has been made good by an as- sessmcnt of the stockholders.
 William Wallace Patch has died In Galesburg, Ills, of pneumonia. He was born near Ludlow. Vt, Oct. 14. 1923. During the civil war he was In the gov ernment service as railroad conductor, running trains in the south, and at one time saved General sherman and his en- tire staff from capture.
 Mayor Geise of York, Pa., has received, 6 letter from Andrew Carnegie in which the latter offers to present York with $50. .OO0 for the erection of a public libra. " building. The gift is conditioned on the city's purchasing n site and appro- priating by ordinance 5000 a year for the maintenance of the library.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Syndicate Miller Located.

New York. Jan. 24.-William F. Miller, who conducted the 520 per cent Franklin syndicate in Brooklyn, has been located in Canada and is under surveillance. This information is given out by the Brooklyn authorities. The police decline to state in what city or town Miller is stopping. Miller was indicted on Nov. 24 in conjunction with his assistant, Ce- ci Leslie, whose whereabouts is un- known, for conspiracy in obtaining mon- ey through fraud and misrepresentation This offense is not extraditable, and yes terday n new indictment Was found against Miller for embezzlement. The new indictment will be presented 10 Judge Aspinall in the county court on Friday, when extradition papers will be ready. The honor of locating Miller is credited to Captain James K. Price, re- gently brought from the Tenderloin to take charge of the Brooklyn detective bureau. ...
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
GcneraI Markets.

New 1ork. Jan VI FLoUR-state and western continued firm, with buyers more ready Co take hold, Mime sota patents. Sa75a4 winter straightA, xAasa 3ls: winter extras. s2.b5a2.ss; winter patents. Sabla3.so.
 wHEAT-opened about steady and quickly advanced on strong French cables cold wealth CT in the northwest Rf% moderate foreign buying; March. 7tlsc.. May 52 e-lea7SSto.
 RYE-Qniet state, b5ajSc., c. l. f.. New York. car lots; No. western. oo,tc.. [. O. b. aioat
 CoRN--opened steady and was supported during the forenoon by strength in wheat
 oATS-Steady with other markets; track. white. state. silsaS5o; track. white, western. aitbs85c.
 PoRK-s,eady, y, mess. slo.soaIi; family SEES ai2.s5.
 LARD Steady; prime western steam. e-sso. BuTrER-Firm; state dairy. iaa2tc.' state creamery, 2lA25c.
 CHEESE-Firm; fall made, fancy, large, iss4atsc.. fall made, fancy. small. is&alsc.
 EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania. e0c.: western. ungradcd at mark. itaiac.
 Su9AR-Raw firm; fair refining. lb-lec4 centrifugal VI test. aAtc.; rehnod steady crushed. 5.sSc.; powdered, b2sc.
 TuRpENTINE-Stcady at 6sabSstc.
 MoLAssEs-Quiet, but firm; New Orleans, ttAbsc.
 RICE steadyi domestic, .ao,sca Japan. es aBe
 TALON steadyi city, spse.. country. ssts 5ssc.
 HAY-ouiet; shipping. oSaTsOi good ,o choice, Blas7lsc.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
BOER AGENT SEES HAY,
hr. White Explains That He Has Ne
 Official StatuS

Washington, Jan. 24.-The expected call of Montagu White on the secretary of state has taken place, but the purpose Of his visit to Washington remains al- most as much of q mystery as ever. One thing, however, was made clear by MT. White in his conversation with Secre- tary Hay, and that is that he bore no credentials and had no official status. He made this ssclosure mc.e emphatic by saying that he did not S.nt any official recognition. It is understood that Mr. White did not go so far as to say that he might not later on receive creden- tials from the Transvaal government.
 From the fact that Mir. White was the TransvaaPs diplomatic agent in London during the acute phase of the antebellum negotiations between Great Britain and the South African Republic the inference was drawn that his visit to Washing ton was of an official character. Mir. White has done nothing to give support to this inference, and in his conversation with the secretary of state he made it known that he called as plain MT. White and not as an agent of the Boers. This explanation was made by him immedi- ately after he had exchanged the ordi- nary greetings with Secretary Hay, and the way was thus paved for full and free talk between the two men, which last ed nearly an hour No official significance can be attached to anything that passed between them. From some remarks dropped after the conference by a person familiar with what took place in Secre- tary Hays office it is fair to infer that Mir. White mentioned something about mediation between Great Britain and the Transvaal. At any rate, it was learned that he was told by Mir. Hay that this government would maintain an attitude of the strictest and most absolute neu- trality.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
California to Elect a senator.

Sacramento, Jan. Ex-Governor Henry T. Gage has issued q proclamation call ing for an extra session of the legislature to convene Jan. %. The session is called for the purpose of electing a United States senator to succeed Stephen NJ. White, whose term has expired, and to enact necessary amendments to state laws. The last session failed to elect successor to Senator White, owing to prolonged deadlock. The membership is overwhelmingly Republican, and it is cer- tain that a Republican senator will be chosen in Whites place. Among the candidates who received votes at the re- cent session were Daniel NJ. Burns, Gen eral W. H. l.. Burns, U. $. Grant. Jr.; Thomas R. Bard, Jr.; Irving NJ. Scott, M. NJ. Scott. Robert N. Bulla, George A. Knight and Charles Felton.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Deficiency and Pension Appropria-
 tIon Bills Passed

The senate on Wednesday passed the Hoar resolution calling upon the presi- lent for all information upon the Philip pine question which could be obtained without prejudice to public interests. The senate set Feb. 15 as the date for vote on the currency bill. The house passed the urgency deficiency bill with one unimportant amendment.
 In the senate on Thursday Mir. Tel Ter of Colorado made a speech in op- position to the gold standard currency bill. Mir. Wellington of Maryland oppos- Cd the retention of the Philippines. The house passed the bill relating to the cen sus without the amendments allowing the printing work to be done by private con tract. MT. De Armond of Missouri in- troduced bill to repeal the bankruptcy law.
 A number of new witnesses testified on Friday before the senate committee on privileges and elections on the alleged bribery case in Montana. Senator AL lens resolution of inquiry concerning the Transvaal was adopted after being modi- fled. Senator Hale made a strong speech in praise of the Boers. Representative Payne of New York introduced bill pro viding for free trade between Porto Rico and this country. The house passed the pension appropriation bill.
 In the senate on Monday Mir. Turner of Washington spoke in opposition to the retention of the Philippines. More evi- dence was introduced in the alleged brib- cry case in Montana. The bill to create two additional federal judicial districts in New York was passed. Mir. Rawlins' polygamy resolution was favorably re- ported to the senate. Porto Rico's claims were again presented to committees from both houses.
 The committee reports in the Quay case were submitted to the senate on Tuesday. Mir Burrows of Michigan yot- ed in committee with the Democrats in opposition to the seating of the Pennsyl- vanian. Mir. Tayler of Ohio and Mir. Lit tleield of Maine addressed the house in support of the majority and minority re- ports, respectively, in the Roberts case. The latter was allowed an hour and a half to present his own defense. Senator Ross spoke on the government of the Philippines, advocating the establish ment of a separate department to care for colonial dependencies.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Elevated Car Burns Up.

New York, Jan. 24.-Motor ear 25S of ,he BrooklynU Union Elevated railroad was set on fire at Flatbush and Atlantic avenues last evening by the blowing out of fuse. The firemen responded prompt y, but experienced considerable difficulty n getting near the car owing to the third -ail, from which the electric power is ob- :ained. There were few passengers on ihe car at the time. and they all sought safety in the rear cars. The motor car was completely destroyed. The fire caus- ad an hours delay in travel on the Fifth avenue elevated line.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Maxet Committee Fee.

New York, Jan. 24.-The Times says Frank Moss has admitted the truth of report that he had not been consulted by the members of the Mazet committee re- garding the fee he is to receive, and, al- though MT. Moss did not say it, this omission is generally regarded as another evidence of the hostility of the Repub- lican members of the committee toward him. Mir. Moss probably will receive $10,000. A similar amount will go to John Proctor Clarke and $5,00O to Mir. Laimbeer. Many persons are question ing the justice of paying $10,000 to Mir. Clarke, inasmuch as he attended few of the committee's sessions, leaving the bulk of the work to Mir. Moss and his staff. Mir. Moss would not say yesterday wheth- CT he thought $10,000 adequate compen- sation for his work
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Conspfracy I'm Nexros

Mail advices from Negros bring par ticulars of the uprising last month in the southern part of the island in which Lieu tenant A. c. Ledyard of the Sixth in- fantry was killed. Instead of being an unimportant revolt of native police, as was at first reported, it appears to have been an attempt to overthrow American authority. The movement was started by the chief officials of the autonomous government, who were elected and inau- gurated with so much ceremony last No vember Eleven of these officials, inelud. ing the president and several councillors. were put in jail on charges of plotting
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Boers Report Big Battle.

Pretoria. Jan. 24.-Aecording to official dispatches received from the Boer laager near Colenso, 30,000 British made simultaneous attack Saturday on several positions on the Tugela river with the object of forcing the relief of Ladysmith. A terrific battle ensued, and fighting con- tinued for 60 hours. X frightful bom- bardment .hy 40 British cannon opened the engagement. Then came grand in- fantry attacks by the force under Gen erals Butler and Warren. who were three times repulsed with great losses.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
The Strike at Troy.

Troy, N. r., Jan. 24. The United Traction strike situation is as follows: By a unanimous vote of the common council of Troy last night a resolution was adopted calling uro the company to run its cars within IS hours or the fran chises of the several lines will be revok- ed. The proposition growing out of the state board of mediation and arbitration conference in Albany yesterday after noon has been rejected by the strikers, who insist that the document and terms of agreement drawn up and submitted by them shall be signed by the officers of the United Traction
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Correspondent Dies In Ladysmith.

Mir. George Warrington Stevens, cor respondent of the London Daily Mail. died at Ladysmith Jan. of enteric fever. Mir. Stevens, who was. one of the most bril- liant of the modern school of English journalism, was born Dec. 10, 1869. He was educated at the City of London school and Balliol college, Oxford. He joined the editorial staff of The Pail Mall Gazette in 1893 and went with The Daily Mail in 1897. In addition to many re- markable contributions to both papers he published Naval Policy" ''Monologues of the Dead" The Land of the Dollar" !" With the Conquering Turk" Egypt In 1S9S," With Kitchener to Khartum," "In India" and "The Tragedy of Drey- fms
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
BIrrest shIps Tn the World.

President Hill of the Great Northern has given out a description of the big ships which are now being built for the oriental trade to run in connection with his railroad. Four vessels will be ready for service in IS months. Each ship will be 130 feet long by 74 feet amidships, 90 feet from water to deck line and will have a carrying capacity of 22,0o0 tons. The ships will be the largest in the world, exceeding the Oceanic. and will be able to carry freight at lew rates.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
New York LerIsInfure.

Albany, Jan. 24.-In the senate the only business was the introduction of few bills. In the assembly there was some debate on the bill to issue liquor licenses to the Wagner Palace Car com oany, after which, at 11:30 o'clock. the assembly adjourned. Strong opposition to the proposed distribution of free coal to the poor was developed at the public hearing. Arguments were made before the senate committee on the Ford, Grady and McCarren school bills.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
The Famine In India

The official estimates show that the cost to the Indian government of the re- lief work connected with the famine to the end of March will be 40.000.000 rupees. About 22.000000 persons are now affected in British territory, and about 2T .0O0. coo i'll the native states. The viceroy. Lord Curzun of kedleston. said the famine area Lad expanded surpass- ing the worst fears, and they were now facing a cattle. water and food scarcity of a terrible character. About 3.250.000 persons, he continued, were already re. .elving relief.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
AIGHTATTACK ON BOERS
Promised Tn an Official Dis
 patch From Butler.
THE BRITISH POSITION CRITICAL.

bt tht ot
 So Steep That Guns Cannot Re
 Planted on Its SIdes-Burghers on
 Top of the HiII.
 London, Jan. 24.-After most anxious day for the entire British nation, from hborer to cabinet minister. the war office this morning, at a quarter past o'clock, gave out the following dispatch from General Butler:
 Warren holds the position he gained two days ago. In front of him at about 1,4OO yards is the enemy's position, west of Spion's kop. It is on higher ground than Warren's position, so it is impossi- ble to see into it properly.
 Tt can only be approached over bare. open slopes, and the ridges held by War ren are so steep that guns cannot be placed on them. But we are smelling the enemy's position with howitzers and field artillery placed on lower ground behind infantry.
 'The enemy is replying with Creusot and other artillery. In this duel the ad- vantage rests with us, as we appear to be searching his trenches, and his artil- lery fire is not causing us much loss.
 "An attempt will be made tonight to seize Spion's kop, the salient of which
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
StrathcOua'4 Rough Riders

Ottawa. Jan. 24.-Lieutenant Colonel Steele who was second in command of the second Canadian contingent for South Africa, has been detached and appointed to command the Strathcona regiment of western rough riders to be raised and Strathcona. the Canadian high commis- sioner at Lonlon.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Lodging House Fire In Boston.

Boston, Jan. 24.-Fire consumed the in- :erior of a lodging house and eating saloon at 900 Washington street at noon yester- lay, and Charles Ross, proprietor of the place: Hattie Stewart, Hattie J. Burns and Mary Daley. employees, were severe V burned. The others were able to go to .heir homes after having been given med ical attention. The fire was caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
prosc..,on.l J~.Iou.y.

You arc nothing but an lmitator," said the blueJay full of wrath at hear. Ing It's cry so accurately mimicked.
 "All that ails you" airily retorted the moeklng bird, "is that you are en- vlous because can sing your song SO much better than you can."-chieago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
rhIladeIphia Custom. Reoeips..

The annaul report of the collector of customs of the port of Philadelphia shows that the receipts for the calendar year just closed reached total of x20.. Ia7.oS6. m increase Of more than Si.. 100000 over the year 1908 The total value of imports during 1899 was S5s.. 2I1.0i6, an increase over 1898 of sl0.. T2i.309. Exports aggregated scr, ,0I4, ,250. the largest In the history of the port and an increase of x7.B5I. 900 over 1898.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
nia Nat ni.putr Id.

Your honor." protested the burglar, q am as honest as the day is long"
 "l don't doubt" replied the magis- trate. q understand you fellows trans. act afl your business at nisht"--rhiis. dslphia Record
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Cavalry Back From Cuba

Newport News, Va. Jan. 24.-1he transport Fitzpatrick. having on board the first squadron of the Eighth cavalry from Nuevitas, Cuba, has arrived here. The squadron Jeff here last evening for Fort Riley, Kan,
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25

The curiosity of others enables some men to make good living.-Chicago
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
A Review of 1899 For
 History's Page.
WARS SAD DETAILS.
Battles In the Philip
 pines and In Africa.
A LONG DEATH ROLL.

Destruction by Fire, Shipwreck, Accidents and Storms-A Notable Obituary ist-Miscellaneous, Per sonal, Sporting and Political Items. A Summary of Important Occur rences Arranged Consecutively From January to December.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Association, which takes place in Ann
Harbor, commencing December 27th.
From there DIR. Dodd will return to
Randolph Macon College, where he
holds the chair of history and politi-
cal economy. DR.. Dodd organized the
school of history there last fall.
More holly, holly trees and mistle-
toe has been brought from the coun-
try and sold in Raleigh this Christ
mas than ever before. 1t is coming
to be a iiourishing industry.
Mr.. Numa r. Hoyle, who has been
connected with the News and Obser-
yer for about year, has returned to
Jonesboro to become editor OF the
Jonesboro Progress. He is young
man of capacity and we predict for
him a successful future.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

WEATHER Digive njoin list j
Local forecast for Raleigh and vi.
entity to S p. M: Tuesday; clear and
fine, and moderately cool; Wednesday
fair.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 81; minimum
temperature, Sc; mean temperature
81. Total rainfall .01 inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

See Sec c. C. McDonald's Real Es-
tate and Loan Office He will buy. sell
or lend you money on real estate. Room
204, Tucker building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

SHERWOOD HIGGS & CO.-Christmas
Greetings.
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK.-Con-
densed Statement.
BOYLAN, PEARCE & Goa Merry
Christmas to All.
DOBBIN e. FERRALL.-We Wish You
A Merry Christmas.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

See See C. C. McDonald's Real Es-
tate and Loan Office. He will buy, sell
or lend you money on real estate. Room
204, Tucker building
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Ethel but your h-hair amt h-hitch-
ed to your h-head like m-mine is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Mrs. Ophelia Davis died near Method
Sunday. The interment took place
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She
was the widow of Mr.. Louis L. Davis,
and was forty years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS.

The regular annual meeting d the
stockholders of the National Bank Rail
eigh will be held in their banking aouse
in Raleigh, N. c., Tuesday Januar. 9Th,
1901, at II m,
+. II. BRIGGS, CASHIER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Yesterday morning at 11:2O a. M,
Mrs. A. L. Won Miller, wife of the Rev.
r. NJ. Won Miller, residing at 219 N.
East street, gave birth to little girl;
Mother and child are doing splendid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Prof. E. C. Branson, of Georgia, is
in the city spending the holidays
with his parents, DR.. and Mrs. Levi
Branson. He leaves in few days for
Richmond, where he will attend the
Southern Educational Association.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

In the mayors court yesterday. Will
liam Ford was fined $5.25 for reckless
driving; Spor Allen, for affray, was
fined 1925, and Bill Bryan, for for
gerry was placed under $500 bond
to appear at court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

The gymnasium at Wake Forest will
be furnished by the students of the
college. Already large subscription
has been received.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Christmas day services at Christ
church this mrning at IL o'clock. The
public is cordially invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Mr.. W. j. Ramsey left yesterday for
Wilmington, where he will visit his
wife. After January 1st he will travel
with Rev. George Stuart, the evange-
list. The first meeting in which he
will engage will be at Lima, Ohio,
which will begin January 9th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

While we are enjoying the giving
and receiving of gifts, let US not for
get the worthy inmates of st. Luke's
Home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Today the convicts in the peniten-
tiary will be given a good Christmas
dinner. It is said that, in addition
to the dinner, they will have plenty
of candy, of which they are very
fond"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Mr.. Robt. A. Brown and Mr.. Robt.
Wynne, who have been attending
Trinity High School, and Mr.. Chas.
Mcdonald and Mr.. William Wynne,
who have been attending school at
Lagrange, have returned to the city
to spend the Christmas holidays.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

wish stocks
20 quick selling.
A. 3. STRokAcH.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Prof. Won Hermann predicts for
North Carolina: Christmas day fine,
clear and moderately cool. Wednes-
day; fair. The weather is consider
ably colder in the northwest. The low
barometer that was over the central
valley has disappeared.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-25

Dinner at the Marlborough House
will be served today at six o'clock.
The menu at the Marlborough House
every Christmas day always embraces
every delicacy of the season, and
those who are so fortunate as to be
numbered among its guests feel to
thank God for the room they have in
side them"
DR.. Williams i. Dodd, of Randolph
Macon College, leaves today to attend
a meeting of the American Historical