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PRICE ONE CENT.
TRYING TO PREVENT War
The Colombian Government Appar-
emily Anxious for Peace.

senior Herrnn Asks the Acting Sec
rotary OF state for an Interpreta-
tiOn Of Mr. Hays Announcement.
Awaiting the Presidents Views.
The Colombian Government Is evidently
making every effort to avoid war with
Venezuela and Ecuador and 10 that end
IS placing great dependence on the offer
Of President Mckinley TO mediate IN the
South American troubles.
Senor Herran, Secretary og the CoIom-
bian Legation here, today made certain
representations TO the Acting Secretary
Of State. Mr.. Adee. intended 10 secure a
fuller Interpretation Of Secretary Hays
announcement Of the Presidents offer.
but the interview was unsatisfactory in
that Mr. Adee declined 20 make any state
ments amblifying what had been said by
Mr.. Hay
The Colombian Government IS particu-
larly anxious 20 ascertain II the United
States regards the troubles involving Co
lombia. Venezuela. and Ecuador as civil
or foreign. and it desires 10 know also II
this Government CONSTITUTES the treaty
Of New Granada. guaranteeing the SOW
ereignty OF Colombia over the Isthmus Of
Panama. to entitle the United States 70
preserve the territorial integrity Of Co
lombia- None OF these questions have yet
been answered by the State Department.
and viii not be until President Mckinley
has had an opportunity 10 consider them
The Colombian authorities here appear
70 be confident that the Government OF
Ecuador is not supporting the hostile land
and naval movement from that country
10 the isthmus. They claim that the ex-
petition from Ecuador is in accord with
the insure ectionary movement. and that il
IS not sanctioned by President Plaza and
the Government authorities Of Ecuador
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YACHT COMMENT AT NEWPORT.
General Regret over the Failure OF
the Constitution.

NEWPORT. R. T.. Sept 6.-The selec-
tion Of the old Cup champion Columbia
as the boat 90 meet the Shamrock II in
the races for the Americas Cup continues
to excite comment in yachting circles in
Newport
L d. Morgan. manager Of the Colum-
bia. and Butler Duncan. jr.. manager of
the Constitution, both regret that the new
boat did not prove acceptable. and Ny.
Morgan has openly expressed such an
opinion. Mr. Duncan has the sympathy
Of all his friends for il is known that he
has worked hard and conscientiously TO
ger the Constitution in proper condition
He has nothing 10 say further than he
COuIG not get the new boat in the form
she displayed in the early races. The
builder. Mr.. Herresh0h, comes In for
much Of the blame here. and criticism Of
the sails that he has furnished the boat
are in no way complimentary 20 him. for
70 the bad fitting sails is attributed 10 a
large extent the failure Of the COEstitu-
ton
a welI-known yachtsman said this
morning that there was no question that
Constitutions lines were far superior 70
those of the Columbia, and he could not
understand what was the matter An
other said: "lIerresSOn has reached his
limit and the future yachtsmen will have
L. look elsewhere for Cup defenders"
Captair-Sarr went 10 Bristol last even
ing on business connected With che Co
lumbia. returning this morning he is
very much pleased with the selection OF
his boat and feels confident that he can
for a second time successfully defend the
Cup The Columbia will remain here for
a few days and then 90 to the westward
The owners of the Constitution have
reached no decision yet as 20 what viii be
done with the rejected yacht. but there is
a possibility that she also MAJ go west 70
holm rrrr4 nm The TrlTrr~-.Fa
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The SHAMROCK RESTING.
Sir Thomas LIptOn's Challenger
Fails TO Co out.

Sir Thomas LIptOn's Challenger
Fails to Co out.
HIGHLANDS. y. J., Sept. When the
crew Of the Shamrock boarded the green
racer at an early hour this morning there
was a dense haze hanging over the ocean
and breeze was blowing from the south
west al velocity Of about three knots
IL did not look al all propitiOus and up
10 II o'clock no sails were set on the chal-
lenger- The crew. however. were kept
busy with their usual morning work Of
scrUbbing down decks and washing the
paint. 1t was intended TO time the yacht
If she went over the Cup course today.
At 1 O'Clock D. m. although a south
east breeze OF about seven knots had
sprung up and cleared away the fOggy
atmosphere. no attempt was made by
Captain Sycamore TO get the Shamrock
under VIZ. Her decks were deserted. as
her crew were all on board the tender
Porto Rico
Sir Thomas Upton with Mr.. Walsh,
went out 70 the yacht about 1Z-5o. but re-
mained only a short time, returning TO
the Erin for luncheon
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The AmulEumntcd Association OIL
cinIs Notify the steel Trust To That
Eject, Although They Were Given
Until Is O'Clock To Reconsider.
PITTSBURG. Sept G.-Shortly after
noon today. the whole steel strike situa-
ton changed. The United States Steel
Corporation was informed that the Anal
gamated Association. through Mr. Shaf1er
and the executive board. would reject the
terms Of settlement offered by Mr-
Schwab through the Civic Federation
Cancellation Committee.
This ended the negotiations and orders
went out at once to the corporation
constituent companies to start up mills
ron-union as quickly as possible.
Il is believed that the Amalgamated
Association cannot longer obtain recogni-
tion from the corporation; that the strik-
ers cannot even go back as individual
unionists. The patience Of the corpora
tion is believed 10 be exhausted.
The Amalgamated executive board met
here this morning and continued in ses-
sion this afternoon. but for what purpose
could not be learned.
The oner made by Mr.. Schwab to the
Amalgamated Association was made pub
lie today for the first time, as follows:
The Tin Plate Company will proceed
under the scale signed this year for all
mills, except the Star mills, Crescent
mills Banfield mills and Monessen mills,
which are now running and Will continue
to run non-uniOn. The Hoop Company
will sign Tor all mills that were signed
for last year The Sheet Company will
sign for all mills signed for last year, ex-
copt Beaver Meadow, Salisbury, Hyde
Park, and Canal Dover.
with reference to other non-union
mills. we will make no conditions with
the Amalgamated Association except the
assurance that it is our intention to pay
as high general wages in our noU-union
as in our union mills"
Ii is understood that these terms were
given on the understanding that every
hour that passed before they were ac-
cepted added to the possibility that more
mills would be eliminated
NEW YORK. Sept. 6.-No further con-
ferenees were held in this city today be
tween representatives, Of the United
States Steel Corporation and Of the strik-
ers, and none Will be held. Charles NJ.
- Schwab extended the time in which Mr..
Shaner could accept his terms until 6
O'Clock this evening.
The members Of the ConCiliatiOn COM
mittee remained in the city until this
morning. John Mitchell. one Of the lead
ing members Of the committee. President
Of the Mine Workers Of America. left the
city on an early train for the strike dis
trict II was said that he might make
another attempt 70 influence Mr.. Shaffer.
Some Of the other members came together
at the Victoria Hotel early in the morning
but there was nothing TO do. Samuel
Gompers left town a little later and the
other members Of the committee dispers-
ed.
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CHICAGo's OCEAN LINE.
The Transatlantic Steamship Ser
vice May Not He Abandoned

CHICAGO. Sept. ct has not yet been
decided TO abaud0n Chicago's trans
Atlantic line Of steamers next season
Foreigners. especially English shippers
have brought much influence To bear
with the Northwestern Steamship Com
pauy in trying to discourage the idea Of
disseminating its line of boats between
this city and Europe
London shippers who are interested in
the lake and ocean service have devised
a plan. il is said. which will cirCumveut
the hostile Insurance rates which have
made the Chicago European route almost
impracticable and has resulted in the
Withdrawal of two of the boats when an
other trip could just as well have been
made. What this plan is has not yet been
disclosed.
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TO REPRESENT YALE.
General Rockwell the Delegate TO
an English Celebration.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Sept. 6.-The Yale
University officials have chosen Gen. Al
fred Perkins Rockwell. OF Boston. 10 rep
resent the University at the miIIcnuial
celebration Of King Alfred, which viii be
held In Winchester, England, late this
month.
General Rockwell is graduate OF the
class Of s.. Prof. Thomas Day Seymour,
head Of the Greek department OF Yale.
was chosen to represent the university
and went 20 Europe partly for that pur-
pose. After the postpOuemeUt Of the cele-
bratiou. ne returned 90 this country. Cen
eral Rockwell has been In England sew
eraI months and VIII remain some time
aFter the close of the celebration.
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MR.. M'KINLBY At NIAGARA
The President Views the Falls Tn
der Perfect Conditions.
Large Crowds Witness the Depart
ure From the MiIburn HOme-The
Journey Made in a Special Train
With One Handred Invited Guests.

Journey Made in Special Train
BUFFALO. Sept. 6.-President McKin-
ley and his party are this afternoon view
ing the Niagara Falls under perfect con
ditions for eppreciating the unique beauty
of this natural wonder
At sunrise this morning the weather was
most agreeable. The sky was cIoudIess,
the sun shone brightly. and the tempera-
ture was at the right degree for comfort
out Of doors a strong breeze blew from
the lake. The distinguished temporary
residents of the Milburn Home were early
astir, and preparing for another busy day
Of sightseeing.
At BIS O'Clock the PresideutiaI\ party.
left the Milburn residence. attended by a
mounted escort. Once more Delaware
Avenue and the thoroughfares to the Pan
American Exposition grounds were lined
with thousands Of people who were anx-
ious 70 get a glimpse Of Mr. and Mrs. Nc
KinIey. in spite Of the carly hour. No DIFF
fculty was experienced I'm keeping the
roadway to the fair grounds clear and
the journey was so quickly made that
there was no chance for annoyance or in
terrUption.
At the railroad gate 100 invited guests
were assembled TO take the special train
for Niagara Falls. and the escort included
Brig Gen. s. NJ Welch, Major NJ y. But
Ier, comman nder Of the First Battalion,
National Guard. and the Mayor Of Niaga-
IA Falls. Capts Seymour T. White Wal
ter Grant Kirz. Walter 6 Pagan, and
Frank NJ. Chaplin. Lieuts. George B. Rich,
jr and William NJ Hicks
The arrival at Lewiston was made at
$50 o'clock and from there private cars
were taken over the gorge route TO the
Falls.
Luncheon will be served at the Interna-
tional Hotel and the powerhouse will be
visited later. The President will return TO
Buffalo, arriving at the exposition
grounds at $50 O'Clock
At 4 o'clock a public reception viii be
held in the Temple Of Music.
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TO INITIATE THE YANKEES.
Cubans TO Experiment With Raising
Tobacco Under Cloth.

TARIFFVfLLE. Conn. Sept 6.-The
Cubans are to have Yankee coaching in
growing tobacco under cloth. Luis Marx.
the most extensive tobacco planter in Gu
bl has been here week watching the
Michigan experiments IL growing Suma-
ira tobacco under cloth He is a brother
ir-iaw of samuel SJr0USe- OF New York
city They have engaged L r. Reynolds.
superintendent for Ariel Nicholson. TO 60
r1 Cuba and establish q similar plant
there. Mr.. Reynolds Left today with AR
Nicholson
They have already purchased cloth 90
cover twenty acres. and viii establish
their plant fifteen miles from Havana.
AIr. Marx is enthusiastic over the new
process of raising tobacco and believes
that il will revoIuJiouize the industry Of
Cuba. as fr has done that OF Connecticut
and is gradually doing that of the United
states.
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DEFEATED And CAPTURED.
C0mmandant LOtter's BOCr Forces
Taken by the British.

severe Fighting and Heavy Losses
ON Both Sides-SevernI Prominent
BurEher Lenders Made Prisoners
In Pursuit of the Invaders.
LONDON Sept 6.-After hard fighting.
the British troops have taken another
Kitchener reports TO the War Omce that
the entire force under Commandaut Lot
ter has been taken There were heavy
losses on both sides The despatch from
Kitchener. dated at Pretoria. follows:
Yesterday it was reported that SEQ
Dell was in pursuit of LotteT / am
glad To say that he hAS- been entirely
successful, having come up with the
enemy early this morning and CaptuT-
ed the entire commando
The Beers had nineteen killed and
HIty-tWo wounded and sINty-twO un-
injured prisoners We're taken with all
their belongings. The prisoners in
Clude COmmandantS LOtter and Breedt.
toruct Kruger, and LieutcUaut SCboc-
man Among the killed were tEH~ two
NoSters, notable rebels. Our casualties
We're zen killed and eight wounded
Three hundred Beers crossed south
OF the Orange River near HerScheu
INTO native territory yesterday Sever
al Of our columns are in pursuit
KITCHENER.
News Of the British victory was also re-
ceived here today through news agency
despatch from MiddlcbUrE. Cape Colony.
dated Thursday. The despatch says:
"Commaudant Lotter's entire commau-
do was captured south of Petersburg to-
day by the British column under Colonel
ScobelL One hundred and three Beers
aud 200 horses were taken. Twelve Beers
were killed and forty-~ix wounded"
GRAAFF REINET. Cape Colony. Sept
6--G esterday Colonel ScObeu surprised
Lotter.s commando in the vicinity OF Pc
ters' urg, thirty miles east Of GraafT Rel
net. 4 fight ensUed Which resulted in
Lotter being wounded and seven other
Beers killed and f0rty-six wounded one
hundred and three burghers were cap
tured. The prisoners are being brought
here.
CAPE TOWN. Sept 6-AIr. Van Den
Heever. a member Of the Legislative
Council and his two sons, have been ar
rested at Burghersdorp. Cape Colony.
Arms. ammunition. and foodstuffs were
found under the flooring Of their houses.
The mayor of Burghersdorp. who was
accused Of high treason. has been acquit-
ted by the treason court which is now sit
ting at that place
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THE PROPOSED WAR COLLEGE.
Plans for the Establishment of the
Institution in This City

Definite information was obtained at
the War Department TO-DAY in regard 10
the proposed War College TO b. establish
ed here The statement was made on
good authority that the college is 20 be
established at once. but none Of the de
tails could be learned.
The college is to be d supplementary
institution 10 the Military Academy at
West Point, and is to be established for
the instruction Of officers OF the United
States Army. The plans Of the institu-
uon provide for the ADMISSION Of one
TItJTy.
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TO BUFFALO IN AUTOMOBILES.
ChicaEoans to start From the Audi
rOrium Hotel Tomorrow

CHICAGO. Sept G.-TwenJy automo-
biles. containing members OF the Chicago
Automobile Club. Will start from the Au-
ditOrium Hotel tomorrow for the Buffalo
Exposition. The machines viii carry
about fifty persons and a number Of ex-
teusive entertainments have been planned
at various stopping places along the route
In many Of the cities which viii be
passed public receptions viii be rendered
the club members. The trip Will occupy
about nine DAYS and the automobiIists eX-
peCt TO cover on an average siXty-fOUr
miles day. An automobile race meet
has been planned % be held AT Washing
ton Park in October
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The Treasury Statement.

The receipts OF the Governments today,
according 60 the Treasury statement,
reached the sum Of S2Ii2 $3.50, and con-
sisted Of customs, SI,0i6.5s6 Internal
revenue. SI.o55,I526S, miscellaneous So
245.3I The expenditures amounted to So
olouu0. leaving surplus of receipts over
disbursements amounting to SI0-gs5.Sg
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THE FRANCo-TURKIsH DISPUTE
Denial That the sultan Has Appeal
ed to Germany.

BERLIN, Sept G.-It is semi-ofiiciauy
denied that there has been an interchange
Of any communication between Germany
and Turkey on the subjec, Of the Franco
Turkish dispute
It is suggested, however. that overtures
on this subject will probably be made by
Turkey to Russia
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CROKER TO SAIL TOMORROW.
Tamnany's Chief Coming on BoHrd
the Cunard Liner Lucania.

LIVERPOOL Sept. Orchard Croker
Will sail for New York tomorrow on the
CUnard line steamship Lucauia
LONDON. Sept. 6.-The Suns CORE
spOndeut at Queenstown confirms the
Liverpool report that Richard Croker viii
sail for New York tomorrow on the Lu-
Cduia.
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THE BOOM FOR ROOSEVELT.
Clubs TO Aid His Candidacy Being
Organized in Illinois.

CHICAGO, Sept. 6-Evanston and En-
gIewood Republicans last night endorsed
Theodore Roosevelt 70: President in 1894
In Evanston the Third warders organ
ized Theodore E;e~sevelt Club. No. ]. Of
Illinois Similar clubs will be formed in
other wards, and 1t is intended TO unite
all the clubs into one Evanston Roosevelt
Club.
The EuglewOOd Republicans have in
mind a stiu broader scope OF operations
They are planning a club in every county
Of Illinois Of which the one organized
last night was the nrSt.
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NO INVESTIGATION LIKELY.
Formal Charges Against Judge
street Not Yet Filed.

Attorney General Knox. who was ex-
pected 10 return 20 the city this morning.
has advised the Department Of Justice
that his absence viii continue until Non
day. There is no development in the com
plants Of improper judicial conduct
against Judge Webster Street. Chief JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court Of Arizona.
and TO formal charges have Yet been filed
against him.
While the Attorney General admitted.
in a recent statement. that he had been
Informally advised that Judge Streets
actions were the subject Of adverse com
ment, it is most improbable that any in
vestigation viii be held in the absence Of
charges hled in due form with the De-
Iartment OF Justice
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CUMBERLAND. Md. Sept. G.-George
call. negro from South SaroIiua, who
shot A. B. Wilson, Baltimore and Ohio
brakeman. at Hyndman, Pa, was SEN
tcnced 20 three years in the peuiteutiarv
and fined SIUf. Can fired hecaus, Dc had
been put of freight train, and Wilson
owes his life To- "a heavy pockethouk con-
tanning time tables which ne carried In
his inside vest pocket. The bullet meme
lrated this. but did not cut the skin.
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THE DANISH WEST INDIES.
America said to Have Agreed to Pay
100000 for Them.

LONDON, Sept. 6.-The correspondent
Of the Central News at Copenhagen saws
he is able to affirm on absolutely reliable
authority that a definite agreement has
been reached by which Denmark will
transfer the Danish West Indies 10 The
United States for a consideration Of 81
90 O0O
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THE ARMY NOT REPRESENTED
Comment over Its Failure To Have n
Team at sea Gfrt.

The War Department learned today that
unfayorable comment is being iudulSvd In
by National Guardsmsn and retired army
officers over the fact that no army rifle
team was sent 10 Sea Girt- y J., 20 rep
resent the United States Army in the i'm
ternatiouaI shooting match.
II IS alleged that bluuder has been made
by the War Department in u0J sending
an army team TO enter the contests.
II was stated at the War Department
this morning that there are at present no
marksmen OF the United States Army now
in this country from among whom a suit
able rifle team could be formed
.AH of the sharpshooters OF the army
are now in the Philippines" said Colonel
Ward. the Acting Adjutaut General OF
the Army today in discussing the sub
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d. B. HILL TO BE A GUEST.
New Jersey Democrats Arranging
for a. Decentralization.

ASBURT PARK. y. J.. Sept. Sex
Senator HiH, Of New York, viii be the
guest Of New Jerseys Democracy at a
monster clam bake TO be given at Scotts
Neptune Heights, Avon. on Tuesday.
when 2500 of the rank and file. together
with Senator Smith, Mr. Davis Mr..
GOurley, and leading politicians of the
State to the number Of $500. will be pres
ent and hear Mr.. Hiu unfold the issues
Of the fan campaign.
Ten barrels Of chOwder viii be served.
74,oC0 clans. 1,20o pounds Of blue fish. =
barrels Of Holsters, lSl0 pounds Of chick
en-. 3e09 ears OF corn, ]. 20 punches Of eel
cry. 30 watermelOns, and 100 half barrels
Of beer.
James Nugent of Newark is annOUnc-
ed as manager Of the bake, which viii
De the largest ever given in America
Carpenters are at work today on the
wooden tables and two car loads OF Ium-
ber were required for the purpose
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DROWNED IN NoETH DAKOTA.
A Young Peoples Pleasure Party
Ends IN n Tragedy.

Ends in n Tragedy.
BOTTINEAU-. y. D.. Sept. Ga terrible
accident has occurred in the Turtle Noun
tains ten miles northeast Of this place.
4 pleasure party went for a sail on Fish
Lake. the r. sort OF this region. In some
unknown way the boat was overturned
and three persons were drowned. The
dead are:
HARRY SINS
MISS MARIE COOK.
MISS RUTH SAUCRE
All theSyictims Of the accident lived in
Willow City
Harry Sims was tine son Of Postmaster
Sims OF Willow City, and Miss Cook was
formerly from Vermont. The bodies were
taken 70 Willow City FOR interment
II is learned that a pleasure party or
eleven young persons was in the boat
and that By strenuous efforts all were
saved except three. Miss Cook was
twenty-five years old and was one Of the
most popular and successful teachers in
Bottinesu county.
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10 BET ON THE COLUMBIA.
A New York Broker said to Have
$4,000 Ready.

NEW YORK. Sept 6--It is said that
Edward Wasserman, Of the Stock Ex-
change firm Of Wasserman Bros has
So eco TO bet in a single sum on the Amer
ica's Cup defender against $4,000 on
Shamrock II
Walter J Kingsley. who was said 10
have wagered N5OOOO on Shamrock IL
against S250u00 put up by Pittsburg cap
italists, could not be found at the Hotel
Imperial yesterday. Mr.. Kingsley. II was
said yesterday, had not made the wager
reported II Is declared that the whole
matter Is a hoax
There is little betting on the Yacht races
around the hotels and clubs. SO far as is
known no exceptionally large wagers
have been made, although more or less
money has been posted. The odds seem
20 be about even since the Columbia de-
feated the Constitution
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Right Hon. Jnmc. Murnhr Dend.

DUBLIN. Sept G-Right Hon. James
Murphy, judge Of the Kings Bench Di-
vision Of the High Court of Justice i'm
ireland. is dead He was born in 1s16
and In Iss3 was appointed TO the post he
held a the time Of his death.
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Drowned in New York Bay.

SANDY HOOK. Sept 6.-The body OF
Mike Winters. company tailor of tn,
Fifty-hfth Coast Artillery. who was
drowned ON Tuesday afternoon was re-
covered this morning 1t was found float
ing in the bay The body of the highland
boatman drowned at the same kline. was
recovered last night