davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
THE MANCHURIAN QUESTION
BRITISH GOVERNMENT INTERPO-
 LATED IN THE COMMONS.

With the Powers on Every Phase o1
 the Chinese Matter-Particuiars Re-
 fused for the Present-Report That
 China Has Objected to Some O f Russia's
 Stipulations.
 London, March 14.--Lord Cranborne, under secretary of the foreign office, replying to questions to-day in the house of commons, concerning Great Britain's negotiations with the United States relative to Russia and Manchu- ria said the government was in con- stant communication with the powers concerned on every phase of the Chi nese question, but that it would be con- trary to public interest to enter into particulars at the present moment,
 Pekjn, March 14.-China has strenu- ously objected to the limitations of the Manchurian convention respecting the importation of arms, the reorganization of the army and the practical control by Russia over Chinese officials.
 London, March 15.-The Vienna cor respondent of the Times discussing the gravity of the issues arising by Rus sia's seizure of Manchuria says: The relations between St. Petersburg and at least one other European capital are unquestiona strained, although it is quite unlikely that these conditions will lead to conflict. In fact, Russia's financial embarrassment is so great that she will be almost compelled to take some account of European pro- tests
 Advices from New Chwang assert that Admiral Alexieff has reinstated the Tartar general Tsing Chi in full command at Mukden, supported by four thousand Russian troops, says the Shanghai correspondent of the Times. This is the Russian method of reinstat- ing Chinese officials.
 Berlin, March 14.-The opinion Is gaining ground in official circles that the Manchuria question is nearing peaceful solution, but that Russia, in order to secure her interests in North China against possible Japanese inter- ference, will during the month increase her troops there, which now number in round figures 100000 men.
 The North German-Lloyd line has petitioned Count von Buelow to declare that. in view of the importance of Shanghai to European trade, an im- provement in the condition of navga- tion in the Woo-Sung river, now little better than mere tidal channel, be in- cluded in the final peace negotiations with China. It is understood that Brit ish and French steamship companies have addressed similar petitions to their respective governments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
A Natal Rebel Sentenced.

Pietermaritzburg, March 14.-The trial of the most prominent rebel in the colony man named De Jager, has been concluded He was sentenced to five years imprisonment and to pay a fine of G5,O00. De Jager was a Boer commandant. His defense was that a Transvaal burgher court had decided that, although he was not a naturalized burgher, he owed allegiance to Natal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
LIFE-BOAT DID NOT RIGHT.
A New Invention Costs One Man His
 Life.

New York, March 14.-One man was drowned and four were rescued in an unconscious condition to-day after a test of "self-righting' lifeboat by United States officers in Brooklyn. As soon as the men got into the lifeboat for the test it turned over completely, throwing the thirteen men who were in it into the water The boat did not right itself. All were taken from the water alive except Andrew Peterson, a longshoreman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
CRISIS TERTED IN JAPAN,
Consent to Military and Financial Slug
 gesttOns of tho Emperor.

Yokohama, Japan, March 14.-The House of Peers met to-day and adopted respectful reply to the imperial mes sage, expressing their consent to the emperor's suggestion that it was a na- tional duty of the House of Peers to provide money for military purposes and place the finances of the country upon a sound basis. The crisis is thus ended, as the taxation bills are certain to be passed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
Fren oh Torpedo Boat Lost.

Brest, March 14.-A French torpedo boat which had been sent to meet an incoming transport, the Leerhin, sprang aleak to-day and suddenly began to fill, sinking in a few moments The crew narrowly escaped in the boats.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
HaY-PAUECEF0TE 1RE4TY.
British Government Ready to Receive
 Further Proposals.

London, March 14.-In the house of commons to-day in answering ques- ton, Lord Cranborne, foreign under secretary, said no steps had been taken by his majesty's government. to re- wise the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, but the government would be ready to con- slider in friendly way any proposals made toward that object by the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
Disfranchise,nent Bill Passed.

Annapolis, March 14-The democratic majority in the senate, after a tedious session lasting from Il a. m. until D. m, aided by the application of the clo- ture, succeeded in passing the dis franchisement" bill, tonight by vote of IA to il, a strict party division.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
To Protest Against McKlnley,s Policy.

Boston, March 14.-The anti-Imperial- ist leagut is arranging for a meeting to be held in Faneuil hall March 30 to pro- test against the policy of the Mckinley administration. Former Governor G.. c. Boutwell,, Senor Sixto Lopez and oth- CTS are expected to make addresses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
ELUDING THE BRITISH.
Krltzinger's Commando Working
 Northward in Cape Colony.

Adelaide Cape Colony, Wednesday, March 13.-Kritzingers commando is working northward and has eluded three British columns. It passed here on both sides of the town without at- tacking. Yesterday evening a Boer pa trol captured four native scouts and shot three of them. Kritzinger's men have carried off all the horses in the Albany district, for which, as they were registered, Great Britain will have to pay G10000. The raiders were civil to the inhabitants of the district though they communicated horses and food. They did not indulge in wanton de- struction of property, and in many cases offered cash for the food they ob- tained.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
AnIncrensed Dividend.

New York, March 14.-The directors of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad have declared a semi-annual dividend of per cent, compared with 212 per cent. for the last semi annual period.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
Carnegie Gift to Clinton, Mass.

Clinton, Mass, March 14.-Andrew Carnegie has made an offer of money for the building of a library in the town of Clinton. The conditions of the gift are not yet known.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
SETENYH WARD DEMOCRATS.
Meeting of the Com mittee of Thirty
 Last Night.

A meeting of the committee of thirty of Seventh ward democrats favorable to John Beecher for alderman and the held in Vecci's hall, Grand avenue, last night. The full committee was present and 1t was decided to hold meeting to- night at the Silver Tone club, Hamil- ton street, when the councimanic ticket will be completed. MT. Beecher for al- derman, Mayor Driscoll for mayor and John J. Logan for first councilman have already been endorsed and to complete the ticket it remains only to name two more nominees for councilmen. The committee also decided to hold public meeting in St. Patrick's hall next Thursday night.
 A sixth Ward Meeting.
 A meeting of the so-called adnlinis- tration faction of Sixth ward democrats ts was held last night at the corner of St. John and East streets, about one hun dred being present. Alderman Hub- bard was chairman and Councilman Maley was secretary. It was voted to endorse the renomination of all the off cers of the present city administration. A committee of five was appointed to add fifteen more to it's membership. this committee to make up ward ticket.
 A Meeting in the Twelfth.
 The Young Mems Independent Dem ocratic club of the Twelfth ward will hold meeting at Paul Feihns cigar store, State street, Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Members are requested to be present. The officers of the club are as follows: President, G. J. Fitzgerald: Edward Clark; treasurer, Paul Feihn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
Sofa Pillows.

IS in. square. filled with mixture of floss and feathers, covered with art denims and cretonnes. finished with AZ in. ruff1e. choic= color ings. Worth 4oc. 29c ea|
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
Al Ine Howe Z SIeIsOn Stores New Haven, Friday, March fifteenth. The Upholstery
 Store.

l here s lively sel- ling in our uphols- tery department these days. Thrifty house keepers that know this store, know that prices here are al- ways as low. as the lowest. Many things now cheaper than usual, because they were bought at lib- eral price conces- sions and are put out to you much under regular prices.
 RuAle muslin curtains. plain cen- ter, 21a yds long. good full ruffle. Worth 5oc pr. Our price 39c lot 3O'in. muslins in lace stripe effects. nice fine quality. Worth 1oc. 6Ncyd Ruffle muslin curtains, 21z yds long 40 in wide, dotted and striped centers, goodtull rufle. Worth 89c.
 59c pr Nottingham lace curtains, 3 and 3H yds long, overlook edge, 6ne copies of hand made goods. Worth sl 49 to l.75pr 98c Pr Bagdad Couch Covers.
 50 in. wide 2 yds long. in 6n6 oriental combinations. Worth S2.00.
 $l. 69
 Sofa Pillows
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
ANOTHER STRIKE PROBABLE
PRES. MITCHELL ISSUES 4 YARN
 ING TO COAL OPER4TORS.

To-day tho Date Selected for Joint Conference With tho Mine Owners Their Failure to Attend May Lead to
 suspension of Work-pIitcheIl De- cIares the Responsibility Rests With Them.
 Hazleton, Pa, March A.-President Mitchell tonight issued the following statement concerning to-morrow's con- ference:
 "To-morrow is the date selected to hold a joint conference with the mine owners and while have not heard of ficially that the miners would attend or remain away, want to have 1t under stood that if a peaceful settlement is not effected and the mine workers are compelled to suspend work the fault and the responsibility will rest solely upon the shoulders of the operators The mine workers organization has proved itself to be in every particular respon- sible, and inasmuch as the organization represents almost every anthracite mine worker, there can be no good reasons assigned by the operators should they fail to meet in joint con- ference tomorrow with the representa- tives of their employees. It is my sin cere hope that tomorrow will mark the introduction of more humane and equitable method of adjusting differ ences that arise between employees and employer than has prevailed heretofore if the anthracite region"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
Plague in Australia.

Perth, Western Australia, March IA Two fresh cases of bubonic plague have developed here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
Crisis in Portuguese cabi net.

Lisbon, March 14.-It is rumored that crisis is imminent in the Portuguese cabinet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-15
Bagdad Couch Covers.

50 in. wide 2 yds long. in fne oriental combinations. Worth S2.00.A
 $I.69l
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29

By Sabsolute zero" Is meant the low
est temperature compatible with heat
that point of temperature, in fact, at
which body would be wholly depriv-
ed of heat and at which the particles
whose motion constitutes heat would
be at rest. This temperature Is sup
posed to be about 274 degrees c. or 461
degrees F.
The term cheat" is here used in its
scientific sense, for as men use the
word In everyday language its signif-
canoe depends on the temperature Of
the human body. Men call warm"
everything with a temperature higher
than their own and cold" all those
objects which have less heat than they.
In reality, however, the coolest body
known to man is far from being utter
~ without heat Ice, for example, has
heat, only in a degree so much below
mans temperature that one can scarce
~ imagine 1t to be anything but cold, y
a term which actually implies COM
paratlyely low degree of heat
Accordingly the zero Of thermometers
is only conventional point marking a
certain degree of heat There seems to
be point, however, where heat ceases
absolutely, and this point it is which Is
known in chemistry as the absolute
zero"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29
An Anecdote of General jackson.

General jackson. while on one OF his
journeys TO Tennessee about the time
Of the notification excitement, arrived
at q Virginian village In very impa-
tient state of mind, both with public ar
fairs and with the state of the roads
The president was entertained as a
guest at the house of n lady in the vii
laRe and, although he tried to be
polite, the state of veXatlon which he
was in affected him yisibly.
His hostess, at the supper table, was
much alarmed to see the general swal-
lowing with great rapidlty a cup OF al
most boiling hot tea.
"Wait-wait, general" exclaimed the
lady; "let me give you some cold wa
ter"
NO, thank you, maam," said the
general, continuing to drink.
But | don't see how you can drink
that boiling hot tea without scaldlng
yourself"
no wonder you cant, ma'am," said
Jackson. Il am scalding myself"
But. sir, why do you
Good gracious, ma'am" exclaimed
the general, don't you see that l want
to scald myself?"
The lady RETAINED from making any
further suggestions as TO her distin-
guished guests comfort
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29
MICHIGAN House
Lake George,
CANAAN, MAINE.

The best Of boating bathing aid FISH
ing. Fine cfoquet grounds Ar excel
lent tennis court Large. commodious
stable An ideal inland resort
Many desirable changes have teen made at
this popular inland resort since iast season.
and as the comfort and pleasure Of the yuests
will be looked after personally BY mr.aud Sire.
Washburn, this is sufcient guarantee a. 10
the standard 70 be maintained.
No inland resort il Maine sHrpasses this ad.
mirable place with its beautiful lake. fine
hotel, numerots cottages, Iarge amusement
aud dancing pavilion, eroguet aud stennis
grounds, bowling alley swings aud other
smusements. The fishing = frst-cIasa, and
fine boats for rowing are aIwaYs at the wharf.
The table at the Mohicau Hoase Il famous
through Maine as being unexctl led At a slr1i.
lar resort for varietAend quality.
blackboard accom- mod ating Il people ailI
lea9e the Skowhegsn House every -uuday
morning at 10 O'clock for TINS resort. Fare.
round trip, 20 cents. Parties desiring 10 visit
Lake George on any week day may Also engage
this team on most favorable terms tf2s
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29
FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE.

Whereas John y. Stafford Of Hartland in the
County of Somerset and state of Maine. by h 8
mortgage deed dated Sept. lith 1894 and re-
corded in Somerset Registry of Deeds book 225,
page lle, conveyed to one Virgil H. Sprague a
certain parcel of real estate situate in the town
OF Hartland in said County and bounded "a fol-
lows viz On theiWest by land of Joseph Manson
and land of Gavin Blake on the North by the
road leading from VIM. A. Stedman's 10 the
schoolhouse near Joseph Halves dwelling house,
thence by the discontinued road leading from
10. eph Hawes' dwelling house to Hartland and
Canaan road, thence Westerly on the Hartland
and Canaan road 10 the Southwest corner of land
formerly owned by Elisha Shaw, thence Easterly
TO stone post near the West edge of meadow,
thence Southerly about thirteen rods to a sfone
post, thence Easterly parallel TO the aforesaid
Easterly and Westerly line to land owned by
stephen Goodrich, thence on the East by land
owned hv stephen Goodrich. on the South by
land owned or occupied by Jason Pencil. Ma
Isaac Steadman and land of Richard (. Manson,
containing about two hundred and seventy five
acres.
And whereas the said Virgil H. Sprague. said
mortgage. sold, assigned and transferred said
mortgage and the debt thereby secured to me.
the undersigned, by his assignment in writing,
dated July lst lsol. said assignment recorded IN
Somerset Registry of Deeds. Vol. 252, page AS,
and whereas the condition of said mortgage has
been broken, now therefore. by reason of the
breach of the condition thereof l claim a fore
closure OF said mortgage.
skowheEan. Aug 3ist, 1901 3w34
EDWARD y. MERRILL
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29
Making Rails.

The rail mill presents many pictures
that appeal strongly to lovers of the
picturesque. Under ordinary clrcum.
stances the great strands of Iron. each
half as long as a city block, slide back
and forth smoothly enough between
the rolls that are stretching them and
pressing them into the required shape,
but tiny obstacle may at any moment
turn one of these cables of fire off the
beaten track and twist 1t into hope
less tangle or wind it like squirming
snake around some unfortunate work
man.
When the rolling process has been
completed, the piece of iron slides along
to the great buzzsaws. which cut it up
into the 80 foot rails known to the rail-
way traveller. Every time the whirring
circular saw clips off one of these
lengths, spaTks radiate in every direc-
ton, as though the biggest pyrotech-
meal pinwheel ever devised had been
suddenly set in motion.
When the rail has been cooled and
holes have been drilled in 1t, 1t Is ready
to start for any part of the world.
The evolution Of bars or beams or
sheets from the big steel slabs is gain
ed by the same general method of pro
cedure. 1t is the size and shape of the
grooves In the rolls which determine
the form to be ultimately assumed by
the steel In their clutches.-Century
Magazine.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29
II English Are UnmiIitary,

Parly from historical and partly per-
baps from racial causes the English
are essentially unmlitary. They resent
tie control OF soldiers. They distrust
military ideals. No government that
ever existed In this country was more
unpopular than that of Oliver Cromwell
and his major generals, Its unpopu-
iarity left an indelible mark on English
institutions. For many years 1t made
1t impossible to have a standing army.
Even when the course of events made
1t necessary to concede that much to
the military necessities of the time 1t
still remained maxim for centuries
with all politicians that as little power
as possible must be granted to the SOL
diers; that their business was to fight
our wars and, this being done, that
there was little or no place for them In
the body polite.
We do not think 1t necessary to de-
fend this attitude of mind. Like most
popular feelings. 1t is largely unjust,
but Also like many popular feelings, it
is based to some extent on II true con-
ception. Politically. using the word in
It's largest sense. the domination of the
military idea In a state is calamitous
II tends. we believe to destroy individ-
uality and is n serious menace to indi-
vidual liberty. - English Monthly Re
view
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29
Unfortunate Deduction.

Sergeant Kelly of the Irish bar in the
early years of the nineteenth century
psed to indulge In a picturesque elo-
quence, racy of the soil, but unfortu-
nately he would sometimes forget the
line of argument and would always
fall back on the word therefore, "
which generally led his mind back to
what he had intended saying Some
times, however. the effort was almost
disastrous.
One time he had been compllmenting
the jury, assuring them that they were
men of extraordinary intelligence and
then branched off into statement of
his case. With a wave of his hand and
a smile on his face he proceeded:
This is so clear case. gentlemen,
that | am convinced you felt it so the
very moment | stated 1t. should pay
men of intelligence poor compliment
TO dwell on 1t for a minute. therefore I
shall proceed to explain 1t to you as
infinitely as possible. "-Green Bag.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29
The Third Handle,

The best account of the origin of the
loving cup comes from the late Lord
Lyons, British ambassador at Paris.
Henry " of France while hunting be-
came separSted from his companions
and, feeling thirsty, called Mt a wayside
Inn for a cup of wine. The serving
maid on handing 1t to him as he sat on
horseback neglected to present the han
ole Some wine was spilled, and his
majesty's white gauntlets were soiled.
While riding home he bethought him
that two handled cup would prevent
a recurrence of this, so his majesty
had a two handled cup made at the
royal potteries and sent 1t to the inn.
On his next visit he called again for
wine, when, to his establishment, the
maid, having received instructions
from her mistress to be very careful of
the kings cup, presented 1t to him by
holding it herself by each of its han
dies. At once the happy idea struck
the king of a cup with three handles,
which was promptly acted upon. as his
majesty quantity said, Surely, out Of
three handles | shall be able to get
one" Hence the loving cup.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29

At one time was pastor of a village
where there was a German undertaken
who was always anxious to please. Be
cause of his zeal In this direction and
his habit Of so often getting things
backward he was the butt of a good
many jokes and furnished others many
a hearty laugh One day a customer
of his asked him to telegraph the florist
In a nearby city to send a floral design
representing Gates Ajar." He hurried
to the phone and, calling up the florist,
said he wished a floral design. The
florist asked what kind. He was puz-
zled, but not defeated. and after some
delay said: "Oh, yes; now | got himl
Heaven wide open; that's what they
want"-Homiletic Review.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29

A French medical journal cites a
number of cases where great and last.
ng benefits were derived by people suf-
fering from dyspepsia and abdominal
diseases from a gentle massage treat
ment of the abdomen One case men
toned Is that of a young man aged 20
years who for six months had been suf-
fering with his stomach. In spite of
varied treatment he was gradually
growing worse and looked like one In
the last stages of phthisis. He suf-
fered from constipation and insomnia.
He was very nervous and was con-
WINGED that he was about to die. After
institutlng the abdominal massage his
condition rapidly improved. His alb
domen, which had resembled that of a
child with meningitis, became supple
and daily enlarged. The treatment
was not severe nor very special His
pain disappeared, and he was able to
digest all thae WAS given to him. The
patient gained In six months about 65
pounds, which he has not lost since
that time. now five years ago.-Les-
lies Weekly
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-29
Ltmewater.

Limewater has so many uses It Is
hard to classify. 1t is good TO soften
water, to sweeten drains, to keep milk
vessels wholesome, to make milk itself
sit well upon delicate stomachs, to test
air for excess of carbonlc acid-lf there
is too much carbonie acid present, the
clear limewater instantly crusts over
to take out marks left by grease spots
which have been removed by stronger
alkals-in fact. for SO many things it
should always be kept on hand. Mixed
with either sweet or llnseed oil to a
creamy consstence. 1t is the very best
household remedy for burns and scalds.
1t costs practically no more than the
trouble of making. Put lump of
quckllme as big as the two fists in a
clean earthen pitcher. cover 1t six inch
es deep with clean cold water stir
with a wooden spoon and let it stand
six hours. Pour off the clear liquid
without disturbing the lime. but let it
run through double cheesecloth. Put
In small bottles and cork tight. In
using always pour off half an inch
from the top of bottle that has stood.