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Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

Persia has raised the duty on im-
ports from Russia.
French detectives have reported the
discovery OF plot to assassinate Pres
ident Loubet.
The French minister of marine, M.
de Lanessan, has ordered the construc-
ton OF 20 additional submarine boats.
The new White Star line steamer
Celtic, the largest vessel ever built,
has been successfully launched at Bel
fast.
Emperor william has ordered that
the English language shall take the
place OF French In Germany's high
schools.
Captain Skojt OF the Danish steamer
Island, from Copenhagen, has complet-
ed his two hundredth trip across the
Atlantic as master.
D'oyly Carte, the theatrical manager
and impresario, is dead In London. He
had been an invalid a long time and
was obliged TO use bath chair, but he
nevertheless often attended the thea
ter.
The death OF Sir George Murray
Smith, the well known English pub
Usher, is announced In London. Sir
George was member OF the firm OF
Smith. Elder & Co. and published some
of the first editions OF the works OF
William Makepeace Thackeray. He
founded The Cornhill Magazine In
1850.
The war office In Berlin has received
dispatch from Count Won waldersee
formally reporting the defeat on March
81 of a band OF 1000 Chinese rob-
bers by company OF Germans seven
miles north of Tien-tsin. He adds that
the robbers are being pursued and also
that detachment of infantry, at the
request OF the Chinese local authorl-
ties, has been sent from Tien-tsin to
Hwang-sun and Liu-ting kan TO pro-
tect the Inhabitants from robbers.
A dispatch from General Kitchen
err to the British war Office, dated
Pretoria, April 3, says that Colo
mel Plumer occupied Pet Potgieter's
Rust, 40 miles from Pretoria, without
opposition. General French has cap
tured another pompom. This accounts
for all the enemy's guns known to be
in the southeastern district. He has
also taken considerable number OF
prisoners, wagons and cattle. A por-
ton of the Boer bands has crossed the
Orange river, moving 20 the north.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Type.etter. For Arbitration.

indianapolis, April 10.-Members of
the International Typographical union,
by a mail vote, have decided in favor
of the arbitration plan to settle all diff
ferences that may arise in the future
between the union and the News Pub
fishers association. AS the association
has also adopted the arbitration plan
the action of the union puts an end In
the future to all lockouts, strikes or
boycotts on newspapers that belong to
the association. Hereafter all griev-
ances will be adjusted by board Of
arbitration to be appointed by the
union and committee from the associ-
alton. The complete vote was 1854
votes in favor of arbitration to $3.50
against the plan.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
The Jeraey Central Criaia.

New York, April 10.-Negotiations be-
tween the employees and officers Of the
Central Railroad of New Jersey are
still going on, but as far as can be
learned at the offices of the company
1t was not known whether there will
be a strike or not. 1t is evident that
sentiment among the employees is di-
vided. Some of the men, particularly
those on the New Jersey division of the
road, are bent on strike and are do
ing their utmost to force one. On other
divisions, however. the men are not so
determined. A dispatch from Wilkes
barre said that there would probably
be no strike.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
fORTER'S BIG TIP.
Mrs. Evans Leaves Him One Hundred
Thousand Dollars.

New York, April 10.-A tip of near
ly 100000 is the reward George w.
Thurston, negro Pullman car porter,
gets for the attentions he paid Mrs.
Eliza Jane Evans, who was frequently
a passenger ON his car.
Mrs. Evans died on March IS, and
Thurston is named rs principal bene-
ficiary of an estate estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and 100000. Her hus-
band is disinherited, and relatives are
remembered with dollar legacies. Con-
test of the will was begun yesterday in
the surrogate's court. Thurston was
on hand to watch the proceedings.
Thurston, who undoubtedly has the
distinction of receiving the biggest tip
ever given a porter, is a young man
with shiny black face.
Besides cutting off her husband from
any benefits Of her fortune Mrs. Evans
provided that he should not be buried
in the family plot in Cypress Hills
cemetery. She had been separated from
her husband for several years prior to
her death.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
BRITISH TAKE PETERSBURG.
1t Has Bern the Boer Capital Sine
the Fall of Pretoria.

1t Has BEEN the Boer Capital Since
the Fall of Pretoria.
The British war office has received
the following dispatch from General
Kitchener, dated Pretoria, April 8:
"Plumer has occupied Petersburg,
Transvaal, after slight opposition. We
had one officer and one man killed.
The Beers evacuated the place the
night before after blowing up two
truckloads of ammunition.
I'VE took 90 prisoners, capturing 7
FOUNDER and destroying 100000 car
tridges, 1000 rounds of FOUNDER am
munition and considerable amount Of
powder and dynamite.
"Byng captured 10 prisoners and so
horses and depot Of stores at Bos-
mans Kop.
"A detachment of about 100 men of
the Fifth lancers and the Thirty sec
ond yeomanry under Captain Brother
ton was attacked about ten miles Aorth
of Aberdeen by 400 Beers. After re-
sisting from daybreak until IL o'clock
our force was surrounded and captured.
twenty-five Of eur men escaped"
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

Birmingham, Ala, April 10.-The
Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
company yesterday began the ABSORB.
ton of the two leading ore and dolo.
mite operators in the Birmingham dis
trict j. II. Vail of the Tennessee com.
pany was elected secretary and treas
urer of the Smith Mining company
1t is understood that the formal alb
sorption of the Robinson Mining com.
pany will follow. The Tennessee com.
pany has acquired all the stock of the
Smith company and three-fourths OF
that of the Robinson company. The
absorped companies operate ore and
limestone quarries at Goethite, Ish.
kooda, Smiths and many other points
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

Peking, April 10.-The Monaghan
prince 0laskan, father-in-law Of
Prince Tuan, proves to be an impor-
tant factor in the rebellion now in
progress. He urges the rebellious
troops to march on Sian-fu. Chinese
knowing General Tung Flu Sian say
the emperor brought the rebellion upon
his own head when he published the
edict threatening the general with fu-
ture punishment. On account of his
present power and influence General
Tung Flu Sian would not permit this
and naturally desired to prove that
power. He has the entire Mohamme-
dan population with him. Prince Tuan
has a large following, while Prince
Olaskan controls the entire province Of
Monpolin
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Miner. Favor Eight Hour Day

Scranton, Pa, April 10.-The mine
workers of the first anthracite district
at their convention In ELEPHANT adopt
ed a resolution declaring against work
ing more than eight hours, even in the
heightened summer days, and another
resolution imposing a fine of So on any
mine worker who does any work on an
idle day. This latter resolution is de-
signed to put a stop to the practice of
miners going into the mine to clear up
their chambers and do repair work
when the other miners are idle.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

The United States court Of claims
Admiral Sampson for So $50 as a boun-
~ growing out OF the engagements at
Manzanillo and Nipa bay In Cuba dur
ing the Spanish war. The court also
rendered a decision In favor OF Fleet
Captain Chadwick. who participated In
these engagements.
p. G. Knox OF Pittsburg has accepted
the attorney generalship which was Of
fered him last week. Mr.. Knox's COM
mission, which IL dated April 3. was
signed Immediately after the president
had Informed his advisers OF their new
colleagues acceptance. Mr.. Knox was
born In Brownsville. Pa, on May q,
1853. His father was David s. Knox.
a banker.
The report OF the select committee OF
the house OF commons ON the kings
civil list has been issued. The provi-
sions are as follows; Their maJesties'
priyy purse, $4,000; salaries OF the
kings household, f125,so0; household
expenses, 100000; works. &c. 600; roy
al bounty aims, fi3.2oo; inappropriate
ed, $4,000. These charges are all annu-
| al ones.
John Cronin was killed, Frank Ma
honey severely injured and a score OF
passengers bruised and shaken In n
wreck on the Central Railroad OF New
Jersey near Elizabeth, N. ]. Cronin
was fireman and Mahoney engineer OF
the passenger train. Both lived In Jer-
sey City. The trains In collision were
a passenger from Newark to Perth AM
boy and coal train.
The navy department has received
the following cablegram from Rear
Admiral Remey at Cayite: "Goodrell,
at olongapo, on the 4th, concluded
surrender OF insurgents In country
from Iba TO Morong" The territory re-
ferred 10 In Rear Admiral Remey's ca
blegram is a stretch OF land 90 miles
long from Morong, just below subig
bay, TO Iba, point nearly 40 miles up
the coast In Zambeles province, n por-
ton of country which has caused no
end of trouble to the American forces.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

Cripple Greek, Colo, April 10.-The
family of James Smith, including the
father, mother and four children, were
instantly killed in their home last night
by the sliding of the huge dump of the
Granite mine. The Smith residence was
located just below the base of the
dump. The recent SHOWS had softened
the dump so that the top suddenly slid
down, crushing the house and burying
its inmates. Hundreds of men are now
digging away the dirt and rock, but it
is not thought possible that any Of the
victims will be found alive.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

Boston, April 1O.-The two upper
floors Of the five story block AZ to As
Arch street, extending through to
Devonshire, occupied by Henry C.
Whitcomb & Co., electrotypers, were
entirely Quilted by fire last night. The
other occupants of the block, including
the Smith-Premier Typewriter compa-
ny and Seth w. Fuller. electric goods,
were badly damaged by water and
smoke. The total loss will probably
aggregate $4,000.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Would BE House Blower Confe..e..

New York, April 10.-Confessing that
1t was he who wrote the letter to
George H. Penniman threatening to
blow up the latter's house on Fifth av.
enue unless $500 was placed In hid
ing place where he could find 1t, Elias
c. Katz, IS years old, is prisoner at
police headquarters, having been ar
rested by detectives who Swallowed him
for more than "a hours. In his confes.
sion the boy said he wrote the threaten
ing letters because he wanted to raise
money enough to go on the stage. Two
letters were written to Mr.. Penniman,
the first demanding $500 and the sec
ond 300
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

New York, April o.
FLouR-state and western quiet and easy with.
out change; Minnesota patents ss.poa.2o. winter
straights, S. toas 80, winter extras u. 40aa 10
winter patents, &Sooat #a.
wHEAT-weak and lower this morning under
renewed liquidation. hnc crop nswa and lower ca.
hles; May, 7cssa71itc. July, 7elsa77 s.icc.
RYE-Easy. state, 56a5se., c. l. g., New lork.
carlots; No. 2 western. coite., 4 o. b., shoat.
CoRN=Quict and easier with wheat aud on "a.
vorable weather conditions Tor the movement,
September. tS,isikc.
oATS-pnll and barely stesdyi track white.
state. s2as8c track, white, western, saasec
PoRk-Easyi osss sis.sosle.soi family, tle.soa
IL.
LkRD-Easer, prime western steam, s.doc.
BuTTER-stronr, state dairy. isaaic, frssh
creamery, l6a22c.
CHEEsE-steadyi fancy. large, colorsd, Inns
lihc; fancy, large, white. iisiiAo. fancy.
small. colOred. igNaiaise.i fancy, snail. Waite
iYsl2Lc.
EGGs-stssdyi state and Pennsylv.nis, st mari.
lasi.i.c., western, fresh. lac.
suGAR-Rsw nrm, fair reclining. SIZE. cen
tritugal % test, sI1oc.; refined erasr. crushed
8 ssc.; powdered. btSo.
TURPENTTNE-Dull at ss1ssoc
MoLAssEs-stsadyI New orlesxs ssSSoo.
RIcr-rirm; domestic, sysscAe.i up&n. tNs
sJsc.
TALLow--s,.sdy; ey DC osxssy. s.ss
HAY = Qvss. sAASpiAs. sA&NNAl seed 30
shetes, sossfAs.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

particular bad boy from every con-
ceivable standpoint finally found the
cause of his apparent wickedness. He
had been especially annoying all day,
and at the close Of the school the teach
er sat down by him and said: John,
what is the trouble. anyway? Why is
It you find 1t SO hard to behave In
schoolY
Poor John, in burst Of confidence.
blurted out, ITS cos I'm SO derned
hungry
Then the teacher knew that Johns
reformation must begin in his stomach.
-EyohapOa
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

Washington, April 1870 far as the
standardizing trial goes the torpedo
boat destroyer Goldsborough is believ-
ed to have broken all American rec
ords. A dispatch received at the navy
department from Lieutenant COM
mander Peters OF the naval trial board.
dated at Seattle, reads: ''Goldsborough
standardizing trials completed over
measured mile gave average speed
80 "a knots Official trial probably to.
pAorros,"
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Cuba VIII Send Commission.

Havana, April 10.-The Cuban con-
stitutional convention has formally re-
considered the vote against sending a
commission to Washington, the final
vote standing 20 in favor of reconsider
alton to 8 opposed. The programme
now is to appoint a commission of five
who shall in the first instance wait up
on Governor General Wood, discuss the
situation with him and ask his advice
regarding the procedure necessary In
the present ease at Washington,
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
A MIrnCuIou Cnre

Sister Laura Kuhn of st. Joseph's
convent at st. Louis has apparent
ly been cured OF cancer after IS
years of suffering at a time when
she was apparently Mt the point OF
death from the malady. The seeming
miracle which II is claimed was per-
formed occurred on st. Joseph's day,
March Is, the feast OF the saint after
whom the order was named. 1t came
at the end of a nine days novena Of
prayer for the recovery Of the nun par
ticipated in by oil the sisters of the
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
raXdIourn ApriI 2a.

The New York legislature will ad
journ on April %. This has been set
tied, although Senator Ellsworth still
believes the date should be the 26th, as
the senate needs that time TO finish Its
business. The leader of the assembly,
Mr.. Aids, has all along said that so far
as the assembly was concerned the leg
islature could adjourn on the Goth. II
was, however, suggested at a confer
ence yesterday that there might be
some desire 20 discuss the New York
charter on both sides. Mr.. Aids and
Speaker Nixon therefore agreed TO the
Dad
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Knox Attorney General.

Washington, April 1o.-P. C. Knox,
the new attorney general. attended a
meeting of the cabinet yesterday for
the first time. He took the oath OF Of
flee in the cabinet room shortly before
the hour for the members TO assemble.
The oath was administered by Asso-
ciate Justice Shiras of the supreme
court, the only other person present be-
side the president being the young son
of Mr.. Knox.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
WIrrIras TeIcRrnuhr

w. L. Moore, chief OF the weather bu-
reau. has returned from an inspection
of the wireless telegrsphy stations on
the Virginia and North Carolina coasts
and has reported to Secretary Wilson
the results of his observations. He
found that the experimental work is
progressing satisfactorily between Hat
teras and Cape Henry, where elaborate
plans have been laid cut for important
sxperiments,
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
INDEMNITY TOO LARGE.
Cabinet Surprised at Demands
on China.
THEY APPROXIMATE $500, 900, 900.
The United States VIII Keep Down
Its own Claims TO a Reasonable
FiKure-CIaim of Russia said TO
Amount IL 500, OOO,OO0.

The United State. VIII Keep Down
Its own Claims to a Reasonable
Fixure-cIsim of Russia said 10
Amount ts ssO,ooo.ooo
Washington, April 1o.-While China
is threatened by internecine strife. the
powers are placing a milestone around
her neck In the shape OF an indemnity
amounting TO nearly $500, 100000. This
astonishing aggregate OF the claims
filed, equal TO one-half of the war in
demnity demanded OF France by Ger
many, has caused CONSERVATION In off,
cial circles here.
1t Is impossible to obtain an exact es-
innate OF the claims made by each
power, for the reason that the dispatch
received by Secretary Hay yesterday
from Mr.. Rockhill is withheld from
publication. 1t is known, however, that
IL powers have submitted demands for
indemnity, Germany, Russia, France,
Japan, United States, Italy, Austria,
Spain, Holland, Belgium and Portugal.
Spain, Holland, Belgium and Portugal
landed no men In China and suffered
comparatively little damage, yet their
claims, with those OF Italy and Austria,
which were represented by 1.45o sol
diers and 55 guns, amount to more than
500, 0O0, 600.
or the great powers Germany, OF
course, has the heaviest claim, which
amounts to $S0,000,0 900. The United
States filed a modest claim of S25, 000,-
600.
Understanding the impossibility of
China paying such an indemnity, Sec
rotary Hay, after cabinet meeting,
sent instructions to Mr.. Rockhill direct
ing him to endeavor TO reduce the
claims to at least $500, 100000 and
500, 000, 900 II possible. II necessary to
accomplish this, the United States will
reduce its claim to s12, 100000.
According to the st. Petersburg cor
respondent OF the London Daily Mail,
Russia will demand indemnity from
China to the amount Of $9o,oo0,000.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

The navy department on Monday re.
ceived a cable message from Com.
mander Sargent OF the Scorpion an.
nouncing the departure of that vessel
from La Guayra, Venezuela. for San
Juan. Although no mention was made
of Minister LOOMS In the dispatch. II is
understood that he is aboard the Scor.
pion aud will be transferred at San
Juan to a merchant steamer for cou.
yeyance to the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
viceroys Give Good Advice.

Shanghai, April 10.-The Yang-tse
viceroys and governors have forwarded
a memorial to the throne suggesting
certain reforms. These reforms suggest
among other things that the royal
princes and students OF good family
should travel and study In foreign coun.
tries, that the entire army be drilled by
western methods, that colleges and
schools be extended and that a stand
ard dollar currency be adopted.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Wife Murderer Dead

Manchester. N. H., April 10.-Orlsn-
do HI. Underhill, who shot and instant.
ly killed his wife in this city on Mon
day. died at the Sacred Heart hospital
last night. Death resulted from the
bullet wound that the murderer In.
fiicted upon himself during his aimless
wanderings which interviewed between
bis rash act and bis capture.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

Baltimore, April 10.-The steamship
State OF Texas. which arrived here yes
terday, had on board Captain Berry
and the crew OF six men of the wrecked
schooner Erie. picked up at sea last
Sunday. The Erie was wrecked the
day before on Frying Pan shoals. and
her master and crew were drifting al
most exhausted OH raft when rescued
by Captain n. s. Eldridge of the State
Of Taxno
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Molineux Appeal.

New York. April 10.-David B.. Hill
came from Albany to have another con-
sultation with District Attorney Phil
bin concerning the Molineux case on
appeal. Ex-senator Hill said that In
his opinion the case would be argued
before the court of appeals during the
June term.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

Saginaw, Mich, April 10.-The Ma
tionai Salt company of this city. which
controls about three-fourths of the
Michigan salt output. has cut the price
80 cents a barrel In order TO meet COM
petition from outside companies, who
have been reducing their price In order
to sell their product.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Flood Condition. Improving.

Boston. April 10.-The prediction of
rain is the only dlscouraging feature
OF the flood conditions throughout New
England. which have steadily improv.
ed. Nearly everywhere the river and
lake reports were that the height OF
the water was at a standstill or was
receding.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Plat Amendment pe,~c,ss.

BY a vote OF "a 10 2 the Cuban con.
stitutional convention on Saturday
formally rejected the Plat amend
ment. This action was preceded by
the voting down OF the two compro-
mise measures proposed by the two
members OF the convention who have
been throughout disposed not 10 hold
the government OF the United States to
the letter of the Teller resolution.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
WHILE HE WAITED.

Ths clock upon the mantel stands, ABR
1t ticks, and so l know it's going.
But as to speed its gilded hands
Don't make q very rapid showing. ,ta1a
Ny lady's maid age ago ;S
Said she would be down in a second, E
I'd give q triHe Just to know WxS
Exactly how her time is reckonedi A
The thing is pretty OF its kind sfsAL
Two chubby loves support its dial IA
One love. a strong one, though, find, ~
Supports me In this present trial. 10
Perhaps by her fair hand tits wound; iNS
1 wonder this the while linger. 1H
Ny lady can-that, too, Pve found N
Wind me-around her little finger.
She knows it, too; I'll bet dime ;'"S
Her purpose is to keep me guessing. -
1t seems Pm only marking time,
Whereas though was progressing.
Timei That is why this clock is set
To mind US OF the moments neeting,
But time completely forget
From the sweet moment Of our meeting.
Tick tick, the tiny pendulum;
Click, click, her boot heels, oak and leather;
Trump, thump, my hesrti / knew she'd come
All three now keeping time together.
Chicago Record.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-11
CHICAG0'S DOSE OF HOT AIR.
Thermometer Reached 1O2 and wind
Was So Hot windows Were Closed.

Thermometer Reached 1O2 and wind
Was So Hot Windows Were Closed.
Chicago, July 10-Not since the estab-
lishment of the Weather Bureau has this
city experienced such terrific heat as af-
fected it to-day. One hundred and two
in the shade in the Office of the Weather
Bureau was the high record. the highest
previous mark being July 16, 1887, when
it reached 99S. One hundred and two
in the shade was, however, the easiest
part of the day.
The wind blew with force from the west
and southwest and hotter, more sitting
air was never felt in this city before. SO
hot did II become during the afternoon
as the wind drove the hot air into win
dows and doorways that all through the
business section of the city tenants Of
offices slammed down their windows to
keep out the air. At the theaters where
matinees were in progress. men were sta
toned at the front doors to keep them
closed as much as possible.
The air was so dry, however, that it's
effects were not as disastrous as would
have been the case had greater humid
ity prevailed.
Tonight the wind changed to the north
east and the mercury went down twenty
degrees within an hour
Eight prostrations were reported. No
deaths.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-11
AGREEMENT IN PROPSECT.
Steel Trust OmciaIs and Labor Lead
ers 10 Confer To-day.

steer Trust Omctnhs ana LHDor LtNu-
ers 20 Confer To-day.
Pittsburg, July 1o-The steel strike
situation was quiet to-day. pending the
conference called for tomorrow in this
city.
When the conference opens 1t will be
ready for work at once. 1t is tacitly un-
derstood by both sides that all minor
matters are to be laid aside Even the
matter of pay will not be discussed, as
both companies have consented to pay the
rates of the new scale There will be but
one point Observation-Disclosures all the
mills of the two companies shall be
unionized or not.
Neither manufacturers or workmen to-
night will anticipate the result of the
conference, but the general buoyant feel
ing of both contestants is Indicative that
a common ground has been reached that
will allow a settlement without giving
either OF the warning elements a decided
victory.
Vice President Warner Armes of the
American Tin Plate Company, it is said,
has already drawn up an agreement that
will fffeee the views of the manufacture
ers, and as II isesaid to concede the right
of organization in the mills to the work
ers, 1T is extremely probable that 1t will
be without important change adopted at
the conference.