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Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Macrum Mnde No compiaint

Washington, Feb. 21.-The state de- pertinent has completed the preparation of the reply to be made to the house res olution inquiring into the allegation that former Consul Macrum's mail had been opened by the British censor at Cape Town. The answer will be sent to the house today by the president. as is GUS tomary with communications of this kind from the state department. 1t will show in brief that the department has no official knowledge whatever that there was any interference with the former consul's mail as he made no complaint to the department on the subject.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY FEBRUARY
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Little but speechmakIng In Either
 House.

The senate on Thursday passed its currency bill by vote of I6 to 20. In the house Mir. Boutelle said that the sil- yer issue was dead, and he did not be- lieve single member of the minority honestly wanted it resurrected. In the course of a debate on the civil service law in the house Mir. Grosvenor called the competitive system a "discredited theory" and protested against the pay ment of millions to uphold the theory.
 The house on Friday refused to agree to the senate amendments to the curren- cy bill and asked for conference. Con- ferees from both houses were appointed. The house committee reported favorably on the Loud bill relating to rates and reg ulations pertaining to second class mail matter. A recommendation from the committee to the house was made provid- ing for a constitutional amendment de- barring polygamists from office. The sen ate discussed the colonial policy, Mir. Stewart arguing for free trade for Porto Rico.
 The Porto Rico tariff bill was debated n the house Monday. Mir. Payne of New York presented the bill and argued for it's passage, contending that the consti- tuition did not apply to the island, and COhSIeSS lue lO ieklS- late and impose a schedule of tariffs. Mir. Richardson, the minority leader, op- posed the imposition of tariff, maintain ing that Porto Rico was part of the United States and that legislation fixing a tax would be an act of imperialism. In the senate Senator Cullom of Illinois urged the passage of the bill providing for a government for Hawaii, but con tended for q suffrage hedged in by prop srty qualifications. The house passed bill abolishing the one-sixth and onc- eighth barrels of beer.
 Three speeches were made in the house on Tuesday on the Porto Rican tariff bill. Mir. Newlands (Sil., Nev.) argued for free trade, as did Mir. Swanson (Dem., Val, while Mir. Hopkins (Rep., Ills.) spoke for a 25 per cent tariff. It is said the chances of the bill are somewhat slim" as 12 Republicans are against the imposition of duties. In the senate Mir. Kenney ar gued against the retention of the Philip pines. Several amendments to the Ha- waiian government bill were offered. among them one extending the contract labor law to the islands.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Running Mate For Bryan.

Lincoln, Neb, Feb. 21.-According to Senator Allen the running mate for Mir. Bryan on the union ticket of the Demo- crats, Populists and Free Silver Repub- licans has already been selected in the person of Henry c. Caldwell of Little Rock, judge of the circuit court for the Eighth district. Judge Caldwell is n Sil- yer Republican. and his nomination will be acceptable to the Populists. The na- tional committee, which adjourned yes terday afternoon, decided to do all in it's power to make him the nominee of the Sioux Falls convention.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
situation In Kentucky.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 21.-The attor- neys for Taylor and Beckham will hold a joint conference this afternoon for the purpose of discussing propositions to set tie which of the two injunction suits re- lating to the contest over the governor ship shall have precedence on the con solidation of both cases in order to avoid clash between courts over the question of jurisdiction. The Beckham suit is set for hearing before Judge Cantwill at Georgetown Friday, and the attorneys will attempt to agree upon plan of ac- tion and facts forming the basis of the suit and as to what judge the agreed case shall be tried before.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
MoIineux Sentenced.

On Friday Roland Burnham Molineux was sentenced to death for the murder of Katharine ]. Adams. The week beginning Monday, March 26, was named as the time in which he is to die. The con demned prisoners counsel filed notice of appeal with Recorder Golf. This acts as a stay of execution. The court of ap- peals must pass upon the case before Molineux sits in the electric chair. A de- cision is not expected before next June. Molineux made an address to the court, asserting his innocence. He was taken to Sing Sing Friday afternoon and is now in solitary confinement.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Cold Fever Hits Genesee pa

Buffalo, Feb. 21.-Gold fever in its most viruleDt form is raging near Gen. esee, Pa. Prospecting has been going on for some time, and pay dirt. it is claimed, has been developed. A shaft has been sunk in a hill that rises 300 feet above ElisbIry creek, on the line of the West ern New York and Pennsylvania rail road, not more than 12 miles from
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Prick sues Carnegie.

H. C. Prick of Pittsburg has filed suit against the Carnegie Steel company praying for an equitable accounting of the ex-chairman's stock holdings in the steel concern. The suit is regarded as the most important ever filed in connec- ton with the steel business, and it is said that more nioney is at stake than in any private legal proceedings ever brought in this country. Mir. Prick charges Carnegie with trying to force him out of the steel company through personal malice and by trickery. He al leges fraudulent scheme by which Car negie is to obtain Tricks stock, valued at more than S1B, 900 GOO, for SC, 1000. 900
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
The CnnnI TrenfN.

According to dispatch from the Wash ington correspondent of the New York Sun there is now little or no prospect of favorable action or. indeed, of action of any sort at present by the senate with regard to the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty Criticism of the convention is so keen and widespread that 1t has convinc- cd senators on both sides of the chamber and both sides of the question that popu- lar opinion regards the treaty as signed as a good thing for England and bad thing for the United States and that it ought to be rejected.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Hi. Past Career.

Julius Kahn, the new congressman from San Francisco, was an actor sew eral years before he studied law, prac- ticed at the bar and got Into politics. He has faced the gallery gods in every city of the United States In his time. But he admits that he never encounter ed quite such a knockout as occurred to him at Washington dinner party the other night.
 The toastmaster had introduced Mir. Kahn to an audience of between 100 and POO diners with some remarks about congress being a place where there was good deal of acting and the suggestion that Mir. Kahn ought to feel entirely at home. The actor congressman rose to reply and led on with the remark that he supposed the toastmaster had reference to the fact that he had passed some years of his life upon the stage.
 The words were no sooner out than in perfectly serious tone somebody at the remotest table inquired. .whom did you drive forr'~-st. Louis Globe TNxmNzxmwmMHx
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
A FilIpIno Bandit on Trial.

Manila, Feb 21.-A military commits sion meets at Calamba today to try Filipino member of the guerrilla band which attacked squad of Americans Feb. 2, killing corporal The charge is murder and assault with intent to kill. The case is important as foreshadowing the policy of treating guerrillas as ban dits. It is supposed that one reason which has hitherto deterred the Ameri- can authorities from adopting this policy was that the insurgents have more than 50 American prisoners and may retaliate, although a few of them were captured while lighting
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Free SchoIarxhips For Yale Men,

New Haven, Feb. 21.-A plan has re- gently been formulated among graduates of Yale residing in and around Philadel- phia to offer two scholarships of $500 every year to needy students from Phila- delphia who are taking a course at Yale. At present the amount raised is sufficient for two scholarships of $500, and it is expected that the desired amount will be collected before long.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
A Happy Thought.

The spontaneous and happy wit of the late Isaac II. Bromley, for many years a writer of New York Tribune leaders, is recalled by the example be- low:
 One day in The Tribune office the veteran journalist Charles T. Congdon was talking of the delightful reading he had found in Bayle's Dictionary and remarked that if he were ever in jail he would be quite contented with tEat book.
 "Of course you would" said Brom. ley. ''If you had Bayle, you could get out"
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
R.w.rded For Braxery.

It has recently been announced by the war department officials that First Ser teant Plmy 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 ]. Whitthorn, Troop B, Eleventh volunteer cavalry, has been appointed second lieutenant in the Fortieth volun- teer infantry.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Fire I'm BuRaIo

Buffalo, Feb. 21.-Fire on the sixth floor of the Caxton block, in the business center of Buffalo, last night caused in significant loss, but the water damage will amount to over $100,0O0. The .j offices in the building were drenched by the sprinkler system. The loss to the Buffalo Envelope company is about $35.- 900. and the other heavy losers are the Buffalo Review, A. T. Brown printer; Hubb x Howe, paper dealers; the Amer ican Type Foundry company and Fred erick Winch, macintosh manufacturer.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Ladysmith Sees Butler Coming.

New York, Feb. 21.-The Journal says 1t has received the following heliograph dispatch from Ladysmith:
 'We can see Butler coming to our res cue. The town is elated, for we feel sure of relief now. We watched him capture Blows hill on Sunday. The day was fine and clear. With our glasses we could plainly discern the infantry charging up the hill, and we watched the smelling by the big guns. Our forces are ready to cooperate with Buffers army. There is renewed life in the garrison. All are counting the hours till we shall be free"
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Republican,. Win In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Feb. 21.-At I 80 a. m. the returns showed the election of the ten Republican candidates for magistrates, Messrs. South, Cunningham. Smith, Gil lespie, Harrison, Kochersperger. Acker- man, Stratton, Wagner and Pullinger. For the other six the leaders in the re- turns thus far are O'Brien (Dem., Muni- cipal league), Lloyd Dem.) and Ladner, Eisenbrown and Jermon Municipal league). The sixth man is in extreme doubt at this writing.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Prohibitory Law Repealed.

Coudersport, Pa, Feb. 21.-The Potter county special prohibitory law passed over 20 years ago has been voted for re- peal by from 1000 to 1,200 majority. The special act for Coudersport borough was carried for no repeal by 23 majority. This means that Potter county will fall in line with the rest of the state under the Brooks license law, and Coudersport borough will remain dry under its special
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
InuxualIy Cold In Havana.

Havana, Feb. 21.-For several days the weather has been unusually cold for Ha- vana. At 12 o'clock Monday night the temperature had fallen to B. During the cool spell overcoats have been much in evidence, ard the fact that few houses could keep up fires except for cooking purposes made matters unpleasant. Nu- merous cases of grip have been reported.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Large Demand For Automobiles.

Amesbury, Mass, Feb. 21.-A repre- sentative of a New York automobile com- pany is in town and has placed with local carriage manufacturers orders for the de- livery of from 20 to 30 finished automo- bile bodies per day for six months. As the cost of these bodies will be from S10O to $15O each the contract will amount 10 $500, 900 or more.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Getting Out of a Corner.

What beautifuI IoungeI
 "Yes. That's a birthday present from my husband. He always gives me a present that costs him as many dollars as l am years old"
 That's nice of him. It reconciles one to growing old. By the way, have a lounge at home like that but not nearly as fine, and we paid S3s for it."
 "Is that all2 This--this didn't cost nearly as much as that."-Chicago Tribune. ... ...
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Pu,,ic Fund. of phtIippin..

The war department has issued the statement that the receipts of public funds of the Philippine Islands beginning Aug. 13. 1898, and ending Dec. 31, 1899, amounted to S6,696, ,0S0.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
!, Moder,te ,fap.

How much is this soap cakeT' "Take two for 15 cents"
 "Two? Do you think l buy soap by the wholesale ef"-Fliegende Blatter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-03
10 START rNDER FULL STEAM.
House Leaders Rent on Vigorous
Activity During short session.

Activity During short session.
Washington. Dec. 2-The leaders Of the
House are preparing to press with great
vlgor thc important business OF the short
lon Of Congress which convenes to-
morrow. Already considerable preliminary
committee work mas been done on the
Important mcasures-ihe bill for the re-
eu.tion OF The wa- revenue taxes the
.ruy reorganizat.ou bin the river and
ilr,0r bill and several OF the appropria-
uon h.is-and the legislative mill VIII
start under q fun head Of steam The
army reoFEan z8tion bin IS considered par
Neulariy urgent. owing to the possibility
"f .ts meeting strenuous opposition after
it reaches she Senate, and Il S. the tn
t.ruon Of the leaders 10 get it out Of
tne way 40 the earliest possible moment
Do VIII be- reported. probably on Tues
dar and viii be taken up az once. unless.
lfter further consultation. u is decided
t1 I.t the legislative. executive and judi
,l' appropriation bill which also Will
he ready on Tuesday IN ahead OF Il.
The Democrats viii caucus on the army
ll on Wednesday. and the indications
now are that they viii offer as a substi-
tlfe FOR the permanent reorganization
measure bin extending for two or three
.ars the present law for a provisional
army
Tl, bll 10 reduce the war revenue taxes
aIF been practically completed by the Re-
publican members OF the Ways and Means
'ommitfee and it will b. submitted 10
'lc fuh committee on Tucsdny. un.es=
To- mo meantime q caucus OF ,hc Repuh
iraus should be- found advisable. Some
or iho Republican members are not sat-
fhn1 with the liet OF articles relieved 81
taxation hv the bill ard 30 TOO much orr
lotHion becomes evident the leaders proc
iHif viii call conference or caucus for
me purpose OF adjusting and harmonic
Hf differences.
ON Thursday the Grout oleomargariue
.-i wiz come no as n special order I'M
''r rule made al the last session. II
imposes tax of 10 cents per pound on
.e"margarlne. huttcrine or other manu-
tured buffers coiorcd IN imitation 81
i.ier II has strong backing from the
ltN Interests. and while % win meet
MliA warm opposition from the interests
'nat are nutaeonizlug its passage, when
r'hche vote its passage IS regarded as
ioreEone conclusion. TWO DAYS. DC 81
iouRhi viii sufflce for it's consideration.
saturday. under a special order made
h't session. will be devoted to culogl les
POI. 'he life. character and public services
Tho late Representative Harmer -
fylvania. who Tor several wear en-
f'd the distInction OF the member hold
iAc record for longest continuous SER
'r and. therefore. entitled 20 the sohri-
e. Father ~ the House"
40 business will be transacted AZ the
Ion tomorrow beyond the probable
lding of the presidents message. owing
me deaths Of the late Representatives
'siy q New Jersey and Hoffecker Of
" aware. which occurred during the re-
as weil as the deaths OF senator
lear and Senator Davis
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-03
ORGANIZING FOR ONSLAUGHT.
ed by the Phrkhurst society In
It's Work.

New York. Dec. 2-The Auti-Vlce Com
mittee ot Fifteen appointed hy Charles
5. smith viii probably meet tomorrow for
Organization Hcadquaftcrs Tor tho COM
miuee will be selected and various SUBJ
commi t,cs viii be appointed to take up
the crusade in earnest. IL was rumorcd
Tonight that the Parkhurst Society would
be asked 20 AID the committee Ia that
event cx-Police Commlssionsr Frank Moss
may be asked 10 act as counsel for the
committee.
Not in tho recollection OF the oldest rest
dent Of RED Light districts has thlt Sec
uon Of tho city been so cleared o. its
dcns of vicious characters as it was to-
night When the Tammauy Anu-Vico
Committee made Its report on Friday that
there was 10 Vice in the district the mem
bers inhorcd under apprehension.
Tho houses had shutters closed but the
basement entrances were siu open. The
owners took fright. however. on Saturday
night ard nod. They had read that capt.
Titus was coming
The hght between Capt Titus ana the
dive-keeping element has nov become a
waiting game. The dve-keepcrs believe
that the reform wave soon will be over.
and. therefore. intend 70 keep their shut
ters closed until they "get the tip" TO
resume business. Committees OF citizens
IN the districts viii be appointed to keep
a sharp watch for the return Of the dive
Keepers. The womcH ia the distric, will
also or-auIze TO that end
Tomorrow capt Titus viii appear in
the Fourth District Court as witness FOR
landlords VINO claim that they have been
unable 10 drive object enable tenants
from their premises. Ti,us ANA his police
men viii give the necessary evidence. 20
that the landlords oan have no excuse.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-03
TWO TRAINS RUN TOGETHER.
A score of Persons Killed and sixty
Injured In IA Collision ON the
Mexican Central.

san Antonio. Tex. Dec Edward
Rische Of this city, has just arrived with
details OF a terrible wreck OF two trains
on the Mexican Central Railway hast
Thursday. by which more than a score ot
persons were Killed and sixty injured.
many OF them fatally.
Both trains were running al thirty
miles an hour when they met In a valley
between two great hills nifty miles south
Of JumHico midway between the town
of Tamauacha and symou. One train
carried a construction crew Of 80 ms
aud the other was a freight. made up OF
afy-hve empty cars. Three engines ana
forty cars wore piled up in a mass Of
debris thirty feet high in which tho
dead and wounded were buried.
Two of the train employees are Ameri-
cans. and they saved their lives by imme-
date nlgh,. as in Mexico employees OF a
Grain must suffer death II fatalities At
iach 10 train wreck. The survivors at
tempted 10 lynch the Americans. but they
escaped over the hill and are supposed 20
have reached United States territory
whore they are safe.
Mr Rische can give hut scant details
Of the wreck, which IS said 10 De the wors
ia the history of Mexico. lie left the
scene before che names OF the killed and
Injured had been obtained
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-03
ITALY mas \ DEFICIT.
Her Chinn Expedition Cost Her Thir-
teen million Lire.


Rome. Dec. 2--In the Chamber Of Depu-
ties to-day slsuor RuDinL minister o.
the treasury and ad interim minister Of
finance. announced his budget stating
mat the budget OF isoo-ie0i at present
showed deacit Of 10000 lire. OF which
II ooo 900 lire must be charged up 20 the
expenses Of the China expedition.
Tna minister eaid. however that IN
view OF the continuing increase Of the
revenue over the estimates this deficit
certainly would be greatly reduced before
the end OF the financial year. He pointed
out also that while tho estimates FOR
ia-li-0Z showed q deficit OF isOpv000 lire.
hero again no Allowance had been made
for Increasing revenues. which would
probably reduce the deficit.
slgnor Rubiui explained that these small
deficits arose from the paying on Of the
debt. and from outlay Tor railroad con-
sfruciion The budget situation he char
actorizcd an essentially good but he m
sisted thai 81 was "ahso. .uteiy Imperative
20 abstain from an lucrease OF taxation
ana fresh loans. Ia order 20 secure a
budget which by raising credit and con
ndence In the country. will enable tho
government 20 proceed with much desired.
extensive aud useful reforms
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-03
COMPLETION or SHORTCUT.
AiirndnIr aud lInrdeeviIic Now
Ready for Trnnic.

Columbia. S a.. Dee Just a year
ago the Southern opened Is Perry TX
tension" giving It an outlet 10 the South
without depending on the Florida Central
ana Poninsular Last evening. the eXtcn-
sion. or short cut from Aucndaie to Har-
deevihc that has been under construc-
lion for several months. wise completed.
This lets tho Southern into Savannah by
use OF only few miles Of the Plant
system. ANA ahortens the distance between
Columbia ana Savannah hy fourteen miles
q considerable stem with the hot speed
competition of the seaboani.
General Manager Cannon o. expected 20
Inspect the road to-day. and tho Railroad
Commission viii Inspect g. preparatory
10 opening the tine next Friday. The
now road ls nfiy-two mics long. ana D.
grave. hiliasted