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Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
A.T0WNE WITHDRAWS
Will Not Be a Candidate For
 Vice President.
HIS REASONS GIVEN AT LENGTH.

says Condition. Have Changed since
 He Wa. Nominated For Vice Pr~st-
 dent at sioux FsII.-Expects sts-
 ven.on Co Succeed Him.
 Duluth. Aug. s.-Former National Rep resentative Charles A. Towne, who was nominated for the vice presidency by the Populist national convention held at Sioux Falls in May, hns sent the follow ing to the committee of notification;
 "I nm constrained to inform you in all respect that l must decline the nomina. ton rendered to me by the Sioux Falls convention.
 "It was of course the expectation of your convention that its nomination for the vice presidency would prove accepta- ble to the conventions of the Democratic and Silver Republican parties called to meet in Kansas City on the Fourth of July. The Silver Republicans. ,330 del- egntes representing 2S states and terri tories, were indeed eager to name the ticket chosen at Sioux Falls, but to the great Democratic convention another course commended itself.
 Geographical considerations and the fact that in certain parts of the country 1t was deemed wise to defer to senti. ment demanding that the candidate should be n man already identified with the Democratic organization not only by holding It's principles and advocating It's cause, but also by name and profession, determined the selection of Adlai 10. Ste venson of Illinois, n man of unimpcRch- able character md of ripe political ex- perience, who ns n member of congress more than 20 years ago was a close ns- sociatc and colnberer of General I. E. Weaver md other great leaders in the reform political movements of that day and who as vice president from 1898 to 1897 distinguished himself by rebelling against the betrayal of Democratic prin. ciples by President Cleveland.
 win Support Stevenson.
 "when Mir. Stevenson had been nomi- mated, what was it my duty Co do? Man lfestly 1t was my duty to support viction. went before the Silver Re- publican convention and succeeded in per. suading it not to nominate nc, and the vice presidential matter was finally re- ferred to the Silver Republican national committee with full powers. Later In the night this committee placed the name of Mir. Stevenson on its ticket as candidate for vice president.
 "This recital clearly develops the situ- ation ns 1t now Is. Everybody knows that either Mir. Stevenson or Mir. Rooae- welt is to be the next vice president of the United States. In what light should I appear before the American people If while advocating the election of one tick ct I should be going through the form of running on anotherf
 sIn 1896 was one of those who, keen ly feeling the recreancy of the Republic an party, were much In doubt whether the memorable Democratic convention at Chicago, in adopting it's splendid plat form and nominating William ]. Bryan for the presidency, was actuated by an impulse or purpose The magnificent achievements at Kansas City have set tied all possible doubt on that subject"
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
SIfuafion In India.

London, Aug. s.-The viceroy of India cables under yesterdays date that very decided improvement in the crop pros poets has taken place during the last ten days through the sudden and opportune renewed advance of the monsoon. Am pie rain has fallen for the present agri- cultural requirements in Gujerat and the greater part of Rajputana and central India, and sowinRs are being actively prosecuted so far as the scarcity of blow bullocks permits. If the present favora- ble conditions continue considerable aus tumn crops will be secured and the ten. sion will relax. There are now about B,356, 900 persons receiving relief.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09

le extended her hand and clasped his

she extended her hand and clasped his and said:
 Come along. you!'
 He rested his musket against log and permitted her to lead him out into the open and across the field. He did not inquire why she had come. He did not ask where she was leading him. Not a question passed his lips, nor did she speak further. Straight across the field to the trees among which his vic tim had stood, but long before he got there he saw n form on the grass. By and by they were close up to 1t, and the girl let go of his hand and pointed and said:
 You shot mamw
 It wasn't q man lying dead on the grass, soldier or farmer. but a woman. The soldier rubbed his eyes and looked around In a dazed way. A boy of 10 and girl of came out of the house and stood there and looked from the soldier to the dead woman and back. They spoke no word; they shed no tears. Itwas true that the enemy's pick ct post was In the bushes a few rods away. The man on post came out of his hiding. He came walking slowly down, and when he had reached the body there was a gasp in his throat. He looked around upon the children, looked up at the blue sky as if speak ing to God and, with a groan. turned his back on the place and returned to his post.
 "WellT queried Rollins of the chil- dren as they continued to stare at him.
 They simply pointed to the mother lying dead and uttered no word. The soldier tried to speak again, but he could not. With face whiter than the one on the grass, with quivering chin and blinded eyes, he made his way slowly across the old field to his post. AS he lurched and staggered he heard the dog howl again, but no one fired upon him, no one called to him. When he reached his post, he sat down on the ground and covered his face with his hands and groaned. An hour later the corporal came with the relief. Hol- llns was lying on the ground with arms extended.
 Say, boys" said the corporal, as he bent over the body, "Ill be hanged If Dan hain't gone and killed himself with his own musket! Who'd ever have thought 1t of himr'
 Up there among the trees, standing about with the awe of death upon them, the children had heard the shot, and as they looked at each other the girl had whispered:
 "Mebbe he's dead toop'
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
PLANNING SURRENDER.
Filipino General AIcjsndrino Said
 to He Seeking Terms.

bc
 Hongkong, Aug. S.-Manila advices to the Filipino junta assert that Major Gen eral MacArthur, the military governor of the Philippines, and General Alejnndrino, a leading rebel commander, are negotint- ing for the surrender under the amnesty proclamation of the insurgent forces in central LuEon. These rebel forces In. clude those under Colonels Lueuna and Tecson. who last Wednesday captured Lieutenant Alstaetter of the engineer torps and II cavalrymen.
 Diligent inquiries at army hesdquar- tcrs in Manila failed to confirm the report of any such negotiations being on foot. 1t is known, however, that General Mac Arthur has been in constant conference with the rebel politicians and military leaders with the object of bringing about peace otherwise than by fighting.
 On Saturday last General MacArthur, with an escort of officers, went to San Fernando and met Alejandrino at n con ference which had previously been ar ranged. According to the Filipinos Gen. eral AleJandrino then made his offer to surrender the central Luzon rebel com mands and also to produce Aguinaldo un- der certain conditions which were not made public. The result of this confer ence Is not known. At It's conclusion Gen eral Alejandrino returned to the noun tains
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
Motor Boat. on the Dead sea.

Washington, Aug. S.-"The Dead sea, which for thousands of years has been forsaken solitude in the midst of a desert. on whose waves no ruddcr has been seen for centuries" says United States Consul Winter, at Annabcrg, in a letter to the state department, ''is to have n line of motor boats in the future. Owing to the continued increase in traffic and the in- Aux of tourists shorter route is to be found between Jerusalem and Kerak, the ancient capital of the Land of Moab. The first steamer, built at one of the Hamburg docks, is about 100 feet long and already has begun the voyage to Pal estine. An order has been given for the building of second steamer"
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
Wind Splitting Train,. Fast Run.

Baltimore, Aug. S.-Frederick II. Ad- arms "wind splitting" train made trial run over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad yesterday between Philadelphia and Bal. timore and broke all records for speed between those points. The train, bear ing n number of railroad officials and scientists, left Philadelphia shortly after D. m.. 23 minutes behind one of the Royal Blue passenger trains. When about half way between Baltimore and Philadelphia. 1t had gained SO much time on the regular train that it on. countered a "block" signal and was com. pelled 10 slow up. In spite of this fact 1t made the run in hour and 41 minutes and gained IS minutes on the regular train which preceded 1t. This feat was performed with train consisting of sew en cars drawn by 60 ton locomotive. while the regular train had but five cars and was drawn by a % ton locomotive. Another trial will be made in a day or twe.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
Hills and Voices.

The low lying level of Lincolnshire, Is accountable for a curious difficulty at Sleaford-namely, the ab- sence of boys with choir voices. The influence of hilly environment in de- veloplng singing talent has long been we'll known, and even In the middle ages 1t was not uncommon for boys to be sent from the highlands of Scotland to supply the treble and alto in conti- mental cathedrals.-London Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
Teddy.

Theodore Roosevelt Is feet inches in height and weighs 165 pounds. He exercises daily, if 1t be only series of movements without apparatus execut- ed in his bedroom before his morning bath. He Is of full blooded habit-the kind of man who grows very stout but through exercise he keeps his chest measure eight inches greater than that of his waist. He has no superfluous flesh. He can chin 16 times and dip 11-EXchanCe,
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
TELL HIM SO.

- S.s,- If you have word of cheer That may light the pathway drear Of a brother pilgrim here,
 Let him know. ,: Show him you appreciate What he does, and do not wait ] Till the heavy hand of fate
 Lays him low. If your heart contains thought That would brighter make his lot, Then, beg you, hide 1t not;
 Tell him so. Life is hard enough at best, But the love that is expressed Makes it seem pathway blest
 To our feet; And the troubles that we share Seem the easier to bear. Smile upon your neighbours care
 As you greet. Rough and stony are our ways, Dark and dreary are our days, But another's love and praise
 Makes them sweet. Wait not till your friend is dead Ere your compliments are said, For the spirit that has fled,
 If it know, Does not need to speed it on Our poor praise; where 1t has gone Loves eternal, golden dawn
 Is aglow, ,yS But unto our brother here That poor praise is very dear. If you've any word of cheer,
 Tell him so.
 Denver Newl
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
Car Dynamited In St. Louis.

Dynamiters have commenced again to place explosives on the tracks of the St. Louis Transit company. Tuesday a Belle fontaine car was blown up in north St. Louis, the first explosion to occur in day light since the strike commenced. All of the windows in the car were shattered the forward trucks were broken and q large hole was blown through the foor There were no passengers on the car, and neither the conductor nor the motor man was injured
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
Pasted Forty-ons Days,

Thomas Good of New Brighton, Bucks county, Pa. has lasted and refrained from drink for II days. Mir. Good is 79 years old, a Quaker and well known. He has been a sufferer from stomach trouble for years. Physicians say that no hu- man being can live without drink for fl days, and this makes it appear improb- able. But an official of bank in Tren- ton declares he personally knows that the old gentleman went without food or drink for many days,
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
DETAILS OF BATTLE.
Allies Lost Four Hundred, of Whom
 sIxty-fve Were British.

London. Aug. S.-A special dispatch from Shanghai. dated yesterday, says:
 "It is reported that heavy fighting took place or Sunday east of Pietsang, the al- lies losing 400, of whom @ were British.
 ''The Japanese artillery did splendid service in the face of galling Chinese cross fire, under which they lost heavily.
 ''The Chinese were forced to retreat, but saved their guns. Their rear guard was attacked and practically decimated." !"
 Several other dispatches are printed giving hearsay accounts of Sundays bat tie. The Daily Mails correspondent at Chefu, telegraphing Monday, says:
 "The fighting lasted seven hours, and the allies when my report left were pur- suing the Chinese, but owing to the floods progress was difficult. Thus the Chinese will have time to reform and to recover from the effects of battle.
 "Only small garrison, with II guns, remains at Tien-tsin, where some anx- iety is felt because of a report that 15,OO0 Chinese are said to be moving two days march to the southeast"
 All the correspondents agree in prais- ing the bravery and organization of the Japanese, but none of them gives much additional news about the engagement.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09

Dunkirk, N. r.. Aug. S.-At meet Ing of grape shippers it was stated that this seasons growth will aggregate 4.oOO ears. Committees were appointed to con tract for 100000 baskets. A decrease in the price of transportation has been
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
MfIIfonaire's Son EnIists.

Chicago, Aug. S.-John Carter, son of ILL. Carter, the millionaire president of the York Haven Paper mills. has joined the navy at the Chicago recruiting sta ton despite the wishes of his parents.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
Mesxage From Belgian Minister.

Brussels, Aug. S.-M. de Favereau, minister of foreign affairs, has received the following message from the Belgian minister in Peking:
 Picking, Aug Eve succeeded in de lending our legation from June f to June 16 with the aid of eight Austrian ma lines, but were unable to save it. The Austrian, Dutch and Italian legations were also burned, and the French lega- ton Is In ruins.
 "All foreigners are at the British lega tion, where we have been besieged by Chinese troops since June 20. Up to the present 5S marines have been killed and 70 wounded.
 "The attack has ceased since July IT. Provisions are almost exhausted. We hope to be delivered next week. All the Belgians here are we'll"
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
General Markets.

NcW iortt Aug. FLouR-state and weston held its own as te price, but was not active; Mnnesota patents iOa4 tb: winter straights, S.6oa25b; winter ex trss. e. TnaSs winter patents, sS.S5aA2b
 wHEAT-Firm and a little higher this morning on foreign buying liberal acccptAnccs and strong English cables, September, si i.ioasiko,, Dcocm' Der. ssass s.iec.
 RYE-Dull; state, boa5lc., c. |. c., New York, earlots, No. 3 western, bihc, L O. b., anoat CoRN-strong and higher on absence Of pre-. dicted rains in Kansas, September, tSHaasNcs s December, 4oAaaoMc. oATs-Dull, but steady, track, white, state, 27hasac. track, white, western, 27haSsc. PORK ~ Steady. mess, sl27SaiS,bo, family. si4. 50aihso. LARD=Frm; prime western steam, 5iTsc. BuTTER=steady. state dairy, laaipc., cream. cry, i7a20c.
 cHEEsn-rirm: large white, p%spNc. small white, i0Ac, Eous=steady; state and Pennsylvania, at msrk. Halle, western, loss of, i5Sc
 suuAR-Raw steady: fair refining, tNo, cen. trifuEai po test. ls.lec. refined steady, crush. cd, c. Soc. powdered, 02oc.
 TuRPENTINE-Esy at t2hstso. RCE-steady. domestic, tNse1tei Japan. t&s TALIow-Dulii city. .7.iess,ss.l .sunty. ~ AAe. - -.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
American students Arrested.

Berlin, Aug. Slight Americans, stu. tents of the University of Munich, were arrested in the gardens of a brewery at .oewon because they had created disturb ,nces and roughly handled the waiter, who Is seriously injured. Thus far the United States embassy has not inter
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09

All the latest patterns in Prints and Light Weight Dress Goods.
Connecticut western news., 1900-08-09
KILLING HIS MAN.
BY M. QUAD.

Copyright, 1900. by c. B. Lewis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-23
REPORT TO DUST CLARK.
Senate Committee on Elections Unan-
imous that the 5riber is Not Leg
ally Elected.

Washington, April Ex-senator
Chandler, from the senate committee
on elections, today submitted to the
senate the report in the case Of Clark,
of Montana. The report does not re-
hearse the testimony, but simply pre-
sents the findings OF the committee
and the reasons for its course. The
finding is as follows: The election to
the senate of VIM. A. Clark, of Mon
tana, is nun and void on account of
briberies, attempted briberies, COR
rupt practices by his agents and vio-
lation of the laws of Montana, defin-
ing and furnishing crimes against the
elective franchise"
The committee unanimously recon-
mends the adoption of the following
resolution: Resolved, That William
A. Clark is not duly and legally elect
ed to a seat in the senate of the Uni
ted States by the legislature OF Mon
tana" The report concludes with a
strong recommendation for the early
consideration of the case.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-23
SENATE.
JsnrIes.FItzsImmons EIaht.

Manager Pittenger announces the
engagement of the Edison Cineograph
company, of New York, at the Duncan
opera house Wednesday evening.
April 25th. The cineograph win re-
produce true to life. the great Fitz-
simmons and Jeffries fight, as taken
at the ringside at Coney Island, show
ing every move from start to finish Of
that famous contest, which ended the
career of Robt. Fitzsimmon as cham
pion pugilist of the world. Every in
cident of this great and exciting con-
test will be minutely reproduced by
the cineograph, from the time the two
gladiators enter the ring and shake
hands until the terrific knockout blow
delivered by Jas. Jeffries in the
eleventh round, sends Fitzsimmons
headlong to the floor, and being un-
able to rise to the call of time Is
counted out, and subsequently carried
off in an unconscious condition. In
addition the cineograph will give the
arrival Of Dewey in New York harbor
on board the Olympia. the famous
charge Of the Rough Riders at San
Juan and numerous other interesting
and historical pictures taken from in
cidents of the day all over the world
The program will be concluded with
reproduction of the great buil fight
which was held in Madrid, Spain. in
July, 1898, the proceeds OF which were
donated to the Spanish government
towards helping defray expenses of
the Spanish-American war. Admis-
sion 25, S5 and so cents
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-23
Farm Implements BEING Adapted
for Human Power In Famine
Stricken india.
THE FLOOD GETTING WORSE
Steel Mills Shut Down Chicago
University Professor Dead
Garter Is Doomed.
REPORT IS AGAINST CLARK

Calcutta, April 2s-Oficial reports
from the famine districts say the mis-
cry existing there is indescribable and
unparalleled and the present relief is
quite inadequate. They add that the
mortality in cattle is also so severe
the authorities are trying to adapt
farm implements so that human power
can replace that of bullocks. Such a
drastic measure never before has been
necessary, even in the greatest scar
city of animals. 1t is also announced
that the natives are developing ugly
feelings and attacking Europeans. A
crowd Friday murderously attacked
the soldiers at Shappur, the military
center of the northwest provinces.
The soldiers were rescued with diff
Guilty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-23
Steel MILLS shl,t DOWN.

Joliet, Ills. April 23-Operations
were suspended today on three rod
mills of the Illinois Steel company OF
this city. Between 600 and 700 men
are thrown out of employment 1t is
rumored that the entire Illinois steel
plant here. controlled by the federal
steel company, viii shortly be closed
Chicago. Ills, April 23-President
Eugene ]. burlington, of the Illinois
steel company, said the shut down Of
the three rod mills at Joliet, was mere
ly for the purpose of making repairs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-23
General Rundle's Advance on
Wepener Is Stuhbornly
Opposed by Beers.
A FEW MINOR ENGAGEMENTS
TrEnsvaaI Asks That a Neutral
Consul be Sent to Island
of st. Helena.
BRITISH PREPARATIONS SLOW

Wakkerstroom, April 22-Evening
After yesterdays shelling 1t was ex
pected that the Beers would open
again, but Col. Brabant, with tbs yoe-
manry, made thorough scout to the
left. The Beers endeavored to turn
the British right wing, the movement
was detected by the yoemanry, and
the mounted infantry guns opened
fire, and drove them OFF, greatly ex-
tending the position. None of the
Beers guns were in action. There
were no British casualties. Many
Beers are moving southwark
London. April 2S-General Rumble
is apparently advancing slowly to-
ward Wepener, every step being close
ly contested by the Beers. A Thaba
N'Chu dispatch, dated April goth, re-
ports the arrival there of Command
ants De Wet and Villiers, and an at
tack upon three thousand British un-
der General Gatacre. It is probable
that General Rumble meant that the
British occupied some kopjes, but
that their left wing was driven back.
The Beers loss was one killed, five
wounded.
From Brandfort comes the news
that Saturday British patrol Of ten
men ventured near that place and
suffered the loss of one man killed
two captured, including a Free Slater,
who was leading the party.
A Pretoria dispatch, dated April
21st. says the latest official news was
that fighting was proceeding within
half an hours ride of De Wetsdorp
with no results. The Transvaal gov
ernment, it is added, asked that Lord
Roberts be allowed to send a clergy
man to st. Helena. also neutral con-
sui to watch the interests of the pris-
oners in the same manner as Adel--
bert Hays guards the interests of the
British at Pretoria A proclamation
has been issued prohibiting the work
ing of mines on Sundays, and infiict-
ing punishment on managers pay
ing over pound month to a native
From Ladysmith today comes a dis
patch saying that all is quiet and
the Beers guns are silent. There is
nothing further from Bloemfontein to
indicate the progress of preparations
for the main advance. At Cape Town
a government contractor named BAN
has been arrested for harboring three
escaped Boer prisoners, dressed as
clergymen. The prisoners were sent
back to Simontown.
Boer Camp, Thaba N'Chu, Orange
Free State, April 22-Fighting con-
tinues day and night at Jammersburg
drift. Intrenchments have been so
full of rain that the men have been
obliged every now and then to Chamber
to the banks only to be shot down.
The Beers were so drenched Saturday
that they were unable to sleep, so
they started debate on the subject