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Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
MAKE UP OF COURT.
It VIII Probably He Admirals Dewe
 Benhnm and Ramsay.

It VIII Probably Re Admirals Dewey,
 Benhnm and Ramsay.
 Washington, July 24.-To the authori. ties, who have been anxious that there shall be the most searching inquiry not only into the conduct of Rear Admiral Schley, but of that of Rear Admiral Sampson and other officers, the an nouncement made by the admiral that he will ask for d court of inquiry is ac- cepted with outward show of satisfac- tion. Secretary Long declined to dis. cuss the ndmiral's decision. Neverthe- less it is known that when the admi- rars application for court of inquiry is received at the navy department a court will be appointed, the members of which will not only be senior to Ad. miral Schley and Admiral Sampson. but they will be men whose sense of fairness Is so well known to the coun- try that its findings will be accepted as eminently just.
 In fact, 1t is stated that the court the secretary will appoint will be entirely satisfactory to the admiral, and should he object to any one of the members unuOuDteuly SuDStllute WOulu De ues- ignated. From the preliminary consid- eration already given the matter 1t is evident that the court will comprise Admiral George Dewey. president; Rear Admiral A. F. K. Benham, retired; Rear Admiral r. NJ. Ramsay, retired; Captain B. F. Lamberton, judge advo. cate.
 Admiral Dewey has never publicly committed himself as to the culpabili- ty of Rear Admiral Schley, and even if he had done so the country will not doubt, from his reputation in the past, that he will observe the oath which he will take when the court begins it's du- ty. Rear Admiral Benham achieved special distinction at Rio Janeiro dur ing the Da Cana revolution of 1894. Rear Admiral Ramsay was for two terms chief of the bureau of naviga- ton and Is one of the most trustworthy and just officers of the service. Captain Lamberton, who may be the judge ad- vocate, though he is only a possibility, was in command of the Olympia subse- quent to the battle of Manila Bay and was chief of staff of Admiral Dewey during that battle.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25

talking about the Dutf house, ana peo- pie came in such crowds and stood around so obstinately that 1t took two score policemen to keep the street open.
 That was the send off for the haunt ed house. The owner was literally overwhelmed with letters and inter- viewers. In one month 5000 persons wrote him as to how to lay the ghosts. In the same time he had offers from as many more people to pass night in the house and solve the mystery. He was sharp enough to turn all this to account When he found that sight seers were coming from all parts of London-aye, from towns 50 miles away-to get look at the house, he threw it open by day and charged shilling admission and fairly coined money. Every night for six weeks parties of from two to ten paid money for the privilege of hearing the spooks. In one instance two young bloods paid f15 apiece to have the house to them selves for three hours, and 1 gave them their moneys worth. In another instance party of 20 was made up at f2 per head, and I routed the whole gang with two long drawn moans as exhausted the air in an iron cylinder placed in one of the partitions. No one left that haunted house disap- pointed. They got ghostly footsteps and signs and walls and soft, sad mu- sic till they cared for no more. Sev- eral persons were frightened into fits and several more injured In the wild scramble for safety. The lord mayor of London wasn't In 1t compared with the Duff house.
 MT. Endriss' mother weakened early in the game. She didn't propose to buy haunted houses for anybody, and in this case she felt that murder must have been committed and she might In some way be held as accessory after the fact. In fact, she went right back on her society and turned the money over to her son, and then we had no further use for the house. I was run ming 1t as sort of show, however, be- ing willing to help the owner out, when 1t took fire and burned to the ground, and the mystery died out In day.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Romb nt n Picnic

New York, July 24-The St. Vincent society, a Brooklyn organization com posed of Italians. wound up celebra- tion in that city by letting off quanti- ty of fireworks. One of the members, named Agnelli, had prepared specie gas pipe filled with powder and had n percussion cap at one end. This he exploded, and the iron pipe was blown to pieces. One of the fragments pierced Agnelli's heart, killing him instantly. Other fragments tore off the arm of Dominic Solmeno. and two other by islanders were slightly injured.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Boers Cupture Prafu.

London, July 24.-The British war office has received the following dis patch from Lord Kitchener. dated Pre- toria, July 23: "A train from Cape Town, with 113 details and stores, was held up, captured and burned at Scheeper's, eight miles north of Beau fort West. on the morning of July 21. Our casualties were 3 killed and IS wounded. An inquiry is proceeding. French reports that Crabbe, with 300 men, was attacked In the mountains near Craddock by Kritzinger at dawn on July 21. The horses stampeded. An all day fight followed. Crabbe fell back on Mortimer. Our loss was slight"
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
SCHLEY SEEKS INQUIRY.
Asks For Appointment of Naval
 Court.
WANTS ALL QUESTIONS SETTLED.

The Rear Admiral Says That the
 Time Has Come For Action and
 That He win Meet His Detrsctors
 Face to Face.
 New York, July 24.-The Herald says that Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley has asked Secretary Long to ap- point a court of inquiry to determine the facts In regard to his course in the Santiago campaign. While Rear Admi- ral Schley will not discuss his determi- nation or even admit that he has asked for an inquiry, since he could not do so without a breach of naval etiquette, The Herald Is nevertheless in a posi- ton to announce the fact that the ap- plication has been made.
 In a small village like Great Neck, N. Y., where Admiral Schley is staying with his son-in-law, k. NJ. S. Wortley, his presence Is a matter of pride to all the townspeople, and naturally little that he does passes unnoticed. The ad- miral drove from Elm point, where the Wortley cottage Is situated, to the Great Neck postoffice yesterday after noon and a few minutes before 3 o'clock mailed letter which was ad- dressed to John D. Long, secretary of the navy, at Washington. Though the admiral would not talk of this letter, the nature of its contents was known to others in Great Neck, and there Is no
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
GrnrrnI Mnrkrts.

New lork, July N FInuR-staie snd western quiet and unsettled. but no lower; Minnesota patents, sS.0osap0 win ter sraiehts, x3 25aa 5o winter extras e2 7oaa 60 winter patents, sa,h5aaso. MtIEAT@Broke sharply under the collapse in corn. together with unloading and reported rains in the northwesti September, 7b%a77o.l October, 7O5kc.
 RYE--ouiet, state. s.s5sc. No western. sac. f. O. b.. afoat.
 CoRN-DcmoraliSed snd so. lower through m. loading. based on reports of good rains ih Kansas and Nebraska, September, seaookc.i October. tes s60isc oATs-weak and lower on the rains snd with corn; track. white, state, t2sssci usck, white, western a2aasc,
 PoRK-stesdyi mess, sS.SOaio.OOi family, tigs0.
 LARD-strady, prime western steam, o.osc BuTrkR-strongi state dairy, itaia'sc.i cream. cry, ibalelc.
 CHEEsE-Firmeri fancy, large, colored, ehc.. isncy. large, white, eci fancy small, eolored, pssc fancy, small, white. phc, ECGs-Fimi state and fenns,lyania, iesi7c.s western, oandled, tiai5c.
 sUGAR-Raw hfng fair refining. p.tec,g cen. trfugal, p6 test, asibc.l refined stcadyl crushed. bp5c.; powdered. bhse,
 TuRPENTtNE=Easy at sdaSdiFc, MoLASsEs=Q Quiet, New orleans, sba.ec. RiCE-Firn, domestic, iAaoAc.; Japan, asa .2c.
 TALON -steadyi city, s.aiy.c.l country. ~ .5c
 HAY Firms shipping Tos7Sci good to choice, ssiks02tac.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Finger Nails.

Very pale nails indicate much inflrm- ity of the flesh and liability to persecu- tions by neighbors and friends; nails growing into the flesh at the points or sides are indicative of luxurious tastes; white marks on the nails bespeak mis- fortune; pale or lead colored nails be- token melaIscholy; broad nails belong to those of gentle, timid, bashful na- lures; lovers of knowledge and liberal sentiments have round nails; people with narrow nails are ambitious and qnarrelsome; small nails belong to small minded. obstinate and conceited people, while choleric. martial men have red and spotted nails.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
ADMIRAL SCHLEY.

doubt that Secretary Long, when he opens 1t today, will find in 1t request for formal and official inquiry.
 When Admiral Schley was pressed to make some statement of his position, he wrote the following sentences:
 Il really think that as this matter Is liable to take the form of judicial in- vestigation l ought not to be subject to interview.
 "I think that action is preferable to words. and have decided to act. More than this I ought not to be expected to say, but l will add that 1t is very great pity that there should be any controversy over matters where every body did their best"
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Cresceus UrenkH n Record.

Cresccus. the chestnut stallion owned and driven by George II. Ketcham of Toledo, won the free for all trot on the Detroit Driving clubs track at Crosse Polnte From Charley Herr. Creseeus won the first heat by five lengths in 2:06M. breaking the racing record for this year on any track, and in the sec ond heat he led by anywhere from five to ten lengths and finished easily in 2:05 flat, breaking the worlds racing I..s.--.a
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25

Topeka, July 24.-Mrs. Carrie Ma tion, who Is serving jail sentence for smashing private property in which a saloon was located, began operations on the county jail, but the big iron doors and the steel bars were too strong for her. She pounded on the cell door three hours while the ther- mometer was Ut 106. and while Sheriff Cook advised her to keep cool she per sisted In her laborious exercise. Mrs. Nation refused to be comforted.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Nnt Herresbon Very III.

Bristol. k. l., July 24.--Nat Herre- shoff. the boat designer, Is quite i'll at his home in this town. He is affected with rheumatic attack and has been confined in bed for the last two days. The family physician, Dr. Neylan, said last evening that he hoped to see the designer recover soon, although from the nature of the disease he could not say how serious it would be at present He also added that Mir Herreshoff's ill., ness was the result of being tired out by his many business cares.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Car Rolls Down Entertainment.

Denver, July 2i.-One mile west of Marshall Park Pullman sleeper broke loose from tine west bound passenger train on the narrow gauge line of the Denver and Rio Grande road and roll ed down an embankment. X dozen passengers were injured. but none was killed. One of the injured Is A. B. Roeder of New York city. formerly of Denver. He Is hurt internally. The ear turned completely over and landed II feet below the track. The cause of the accident Is unknown
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
A Brnve Regular Rewarded.

Springfield. Ills. July 24.-First Lieu tenant Thomas A. Roberts, Tenth cav airy, son of the late Colonel Edward k. Roberts of this city, has been ap. pointed an instructor at the United States Military academy at West Point. He is now in the Philippines. Licuten- ant Roberts was shot In the leg at the battle Of San Juan while leading the charge on the fort and was promoted for bravery to he first lieutenant.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
m. M.nnrr. AII n, m pnnch

The laundress' little boy Is being strennously brought up "hy hand" "Why, num-" she said dcspairingly, ''lf l pounded that boy black and blue l couldn't learn him his manners. Here, Williew to the urchm, who was looking confusedly at some pennies given him by the mistress. What do you say to the ladyT'
 Willie looked troubled. Then, "Yes. ma'am; no, mn'am; pcasc, flank you, cstuse nc" he said breathlcssly, re- mcmbering all his manners" at once, the occasion evidently being great.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
runtain Rnxxnu Exauarofe.y .y

Investigation into the case of Captain Andrew S. Rowan of the Nineteenth in- fantry. charged with burning town on the island of Bohol. failed to prove that Captain Rowan had ordered the town to be burned. The responsibility for the destruction of the town has not vet been fixed.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Coufucfus Selects n Son-fn law

Confucius was one of the most hu- man of sages, sort of wiser, better Solomon, who. though he spoke more than 5000 proverbs" found time 10 many charming canticles. As a musl- clan he must have enjoyed their harmo- nies of rhyme and rhythm, attractions which those ancient poems have entire ly lost through changes which the lan- guage has undergone in the lapse of ages. Here is a fragment that has a history:
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
r,.rs.. E,,o..,,. Il. All Tr.a..

A lady who lmprudently explained to a fshmonger the other day that her purchase was intended for the cats dinner was a little hurt at receiving 1t wrapped up in a newspaper. II under stood, as 1t wasn't for yourself. num-" replied the fshmonrer ioftily, I've nav CT wraps up in boown wtsn hss oor ratsl'--LonAcn ChsUt1A
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Gunhoat MachIaa I'm Communication

Boston, July 24.-The United States gunboat Machias went into commission at 1 o'clock today after extensive re- pairs at the 6harlestown navy yard In command of Lieutenant Commander Nathan Sargent in day or two she will leave the navy yard to join the north Atlantic squadron.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
A speck upon your ivory ian
You soon may wipe away, But stains upon the heart or tongue Remain alas for aye

Remain, alas, for aye.
 Hearing a young man repeat these lines from time to time, Confucius chose him for son-in-law. He show ed enough affection for his daughter to select an honest man for her husband. yet he admitted into his collection with out note or comment a ballad which has done much to perpetuate among his people a barbarous contempt for wo- men:
 When . son is born-in lordly bed, Wrap him in rament of purple and red; Jewels and gold for playthings bring For the noble boy who shall the king. When a girl Is born-in coarse cloth wound With a tile for toy let her lie on the ground In her bread and her beer be her praise or her
 blame
 And let her not sully her parents good name.
 North American Review.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Jumped From BrookIyn RrIdue

New York, July 24.-A small man of 40 years jumped last night from the center of the north roadway of the Brooklyn bridge. His body has not been recovered. Whether he was killed by the fall or by the steamer H. W Whit ney, which passed over his body soon after it entered the water, is not known. The crew of the tug Walter Tracy searched the water for his body in yains
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
One Hundred Million Dollar Bills.

The treasury employees who place the seals and numbers on notes of the Unit ed States have reached the number 100.O00.0Oo on the S1 silver certificates of the series of 1899. The numbers will not go any higher. as the printers have been instructed to turn back to No. of the letter A.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Governor Allen In wa.htupton.

Governor Allen of Porto Rico has arrived in Washington from Canton. O.. where he saw the president. The governor will now confer with the As to his personal plans. little is known, but it is accepted among officials as settled that he will not return to Porto pian
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Governor OdeII nt Geneva.

Geneva, N. Y., July Ex-Governor Odell paid an official visit to the state experiment station here, coming from Willard state hospital. The governor and his party left New York for the purpose of inspecting the Institution of the Predetermined
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Punished For Aiding FiIipinos.

Erik Haelterman, a Belgian, has been sentenced in Manila to be hanged. hay Ing been found guilty of delivering money and supplies and otherwise aid ing and abetting the Filipino insur- gents. Upon the recommendation of General Wade Haelterman's sentence has been commuted to life imprison- mont
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
streeker "st.huetxcn Koenfu.

San Francisco, July 24.-The third National bund shooting festival has closed with the coronation of Adolph Strecker of San Francisco as "schuet- zen koenig." He will reign for the next three years. Strecker made the phe. nomenal score of 394.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
whItmursh Exonernfed.

II. Phelps Whitmarsh, civil governor of Benguet province, Luzon. has been exonerated of the charges against him by the civil commission. On account of the impossibility of their continuing together the resignation of Mir. Scheer- CT, secretary to Governor Whitmarsh, has been accepted.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Destructive Fire I'm Haiti.

Port au Prince, Haiti, July 24.-Fifty houses were destroyed by fire here yes- terday. The flames were aggravated by a strong west wind. Many of the fire men received injuries. The damage is estimated at $200, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
LEAF BY LEAF THE ROSES FALL.

Leaf by leaf the roses fall,
 Drop by drop the springs run dry; One by one beyond recall
 Summer roses droop and die. But the roses bloom again,
 And the springs will gush anew In the pleasant April rain
 And the summer rain and dew. So in hours of deepest gloom,
 When the springs of gladness fail And the roses in their bloom Droop like maidens wan and pale, We shall find some hope that lies, Like silent gem apart, Hidden far from careless eyes
 In the garden of the heart Some sweet hope to gladness wed That will spring afresh and new When griefs winter shall have fled, Giving place to rain and dew Some sweet hope that breathes of spring Through the weary, weary time, Budding for its blossoming
 In the spirits glorious cline.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Fatnl Fire In PIttsburg.

whole family was nearly wiped out In rittsburg ;enemcnt fire. The moth CT and three children are dead. and the husband Is badly burned and is now at the hospital. The explosion of an oil can was the cause of the fire.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
Mexican Wnr Veteran Dead

P Hiram Grunt, veteran of the MeXi- can war and we'll known and re- spested citizen of Watertown. N. r.. Is dead, aged TU.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-25
He Worked the Ditto.

Tommy was much interested in hear Ing for the first time In his language lesson the other day about a pair of little dots that the teacher said meant ditto" How his soul, a curious mix ture of laZiness and thrift. thrilled at learning that If he were to write "a cat" or five boys" or "$10" on one limo and wanted to repeat the same words or figures on the next line all he had to do. instead of writing the words in full. was to put the ditto marks, and everybody would know 1t was ga cat" or five boys" or "$10," as the case might be, that was meant. Some time after this Tommy. while away on a visit. had occasion to write home. He simplified the hated task by turning his latest knowledge to account.
 The letter looked like literary polka dot.
 Dear father." 1t began.
 q hope you are well.
 mother is |"
 sister ""
 Dick ""
 grandma |" Y"
 [" wish you here.
 mother was "
 sister ''
 Dick grandma "
 you would send me some money.
 "Your sffectionatc son. Ton" New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-16
knocked Down by a Bicycle.

Emma Tilton, domestic employed by
Mrs. Turner at 114S OFarren street. was
knocked down by bicycle at the cross
ing of Thirteenth and Folsom streets at
o clock yesterday afternoon. The woman
was crossing Thirteenth street, when
man on a wheel dashed against her and
rendered her unconscious. She was
taken to the Emergency Hospital, where
Dr. McElroy treated her for confused
wound of the forehead, lacerated wound
of the nose and severe concussion of the
brain. She remained in an unconscious
condition for quite period after her ar
rival at the hospital, but finally recov-
cred and was taken home by her friends.
The rider of the wheel stopped his bicycle
and stated to bystanders that he would
surrender himself to the police. but he
failed to do so.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-16
ASSASSIN ALMOST DECAPITATES
DEFENSELESS CHINESE COOK
Highbinder of the Bing Kong Tong Skuks Into
JaCkSon-Street Lodging g-HouSe EnticeS Victim
to the Door and Cruelty Stays Him With HatChet

end Of the hatchet, and, when the unfor-
tunate man fell to the floor, the assassin
hendishly sank the sharpened blade of the
weapon into his skull and body. Then he
stealthily shambled along in the darkened
halfway to the stairway and made his es-
cape unseen to the street. The coWaruIy
crime was committed quietly and the
murderer left no cleW but the hatchet,
which was found lying in a pool of blood
beside the victim.
shortly after s o'clock that trouble had
occurred in the building where Fook
lodged. Gibson and Sergeant Conboy hur-
ried TO the scene, but upon arriving they
found everything quiet. The other dodgers
in the building stated to the police Of
fcials that they had heard of no trouble
and believing that the report was a
canard they left the place. A short time
later another Chinaman told Detective
Glbson that man had been shot in the
Jackson-street building and the officers
went again to the scene.
Police Find the Body.
They knocked at the door of Jew Foo.
secretary of the Six Companies, who told
them he had heard some noise in the rear
of the building. Detective Gibson went
to the rear Of the building and on open
ing Wong Fook's door a CHASTITY sight
lay across the room in a bloody pool with
his head dangling in the woodbOx.
Wong Fook was a cook and has been
employed on various coastwiSe steamers.
The murder of Fook will undoubtedly
cause more trouble in Chinatown. 1t in
dicates an outbreak of hostilities between
the Bing Kong Tong and the Suey Sings.
AS the war between the Bing Kong Tong
and the Four Families is still on the
Chinatown squad will probably be kept
busy. Up to a late hour this morning the
police had developed no clew to the SLAYER
of Wong Fook.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-16
BREAKS THE WINDOWS
OF PARoCHIAL RESIDENCE
Miss Belle Thelmey Smashes Glass in
Home Of Pastor of St. Pat
rick,s Church

Miss Belle Thelmey, while temporarily
suffering from dementia, last night began
to break the windows of the parochiaI res
idence of the pastor of St. Patricks S
Church. The unfortunate woman was
placed under arrest by Officer W. H Har-
rison and removed to the Central Emer-
gency Hospital, where one of her hands,
which had been cut by the broken glass
was dressed. She was detained at the hos
pital on a charge of insanity.
This is not the first time that Miss TheI-
mey has developed a mania for breaking
windows, but hitherto she has confined
her attentions to those of her own house.
at I'll Minna street. AS far as is known
by the police window breaking is the onlv
way in which the unfortunate woman has
given signs of mental arrangement