a:
GERMANY IRRITATED
I
British Seize and Search An-l
other Vessel. l
REPARATION FOR OU TRAGE DENANDER;
Indignation Meetings Called In Ber
lin—German Press Generally De-
nounces This High Handed Pro-
ceeding by Great Britain. I
BERLIN, Jan. 5.——The imperial mai
' steamer, the General, has been detained
at Aden and occupied by British troops .
with the object of searching her cargo.I
which is to be discharged.
The General is owned by the Germar
East African line. the owners of the Bun-
desrath, previously captured ,by the Brit-
ish cruiser Magicienne off Dclagoa bay.
The seizure of the General has consider
ably aggravated the situation here, and
the indignation against England is inten
sificd. The goveinment is still earnestly
endeavoring to preseive correct oll‘1cia'
relations, but England will do well tc
hasten to make the amende honorable tt
Germany.
On absolutely reliable authority it is
learned that Emperor _\Villia1n is 11011
thoroughly aroused by the repeated seiz'
'~ res of vessels, not one of which, he has
been assured, is guilty of carrying con
traband. He regards the seizures as big]:
handed proceedings which England woult
not have dared to undertake if the Ger
man navy were more. powerful than it is
His majesty is said to be particularly
incensed because information has reach
ed him showing that the seizures were
not due to the blundering of British nava
ofiicers, but to strict orders from head-
quarters, which the oflicers are merely
carrying out. He has, therefore, instruct-
ed Count von Bulow, the foreign secre
tary, to demand exact and full reparatior
for the outrage done to the Germar
flag.
No answer that is considered satisfac
tory has yet been 1'ecci1ed from London
and'according to advices here none is tc
be expected for several days longer.
‘he latest news, however, has induceé
the German government to send anothe1
and more strongly worded protest to Lon
don. Significant of the intensity of Ger-
many’s indignation against England it
this matter is a declaration published by
the German Colonial society, among
whose 80,000 members are a number 01
reigning German princes, which says:
“England’s recent proceedings against
German vessels are an outrage. The fact
remains that the small respect which the
English people feel for Germany because
of her deficiency in naval power has tak-
en such deep root that the commander:
of English warships hasten to commit
breaches of international rights so-lon',
as only Germany is thereby touched
This lack of fear to touch the German
flag must be thoroughly and speedily
cured.”
Indignation meetings have been called
by branches of the COloniaI society. Th1
German press, with hardly an exception.
thunders against England. Even the
scmiofiicial Berliner Post says:
“It cannot be denied that the indigna-
tion aroused by the willfulness of the
seizures by British commanders is spread
ing in wider and wider circles.”
Will Help German Navy.
VIENNA, Jan. 5,—Diplomatists here
seem to consider that Great Britain ought
not to have searched a German steame1
in the Suez canal. The \Viener Allege
meine Zeitung says: “It looks as if Great
Britain cared less for the cargo in ques'
tion than for demonstrating before’the
world that, although most unlucky or
the land, she is the unchallenged mistress
of the sea, a demonstration which will dc
more for the German navy. than all tht
speeches of Emperor \Villiam.”
New Elevator In Duluth.
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 5.~—A specia
fiom Duluth says: “The Pioneer Stee.
Elm ator company has been organized fo1
the construction of a very large grail.
'1elc ator how. The men back of the on
'te1p1ise are \\ alter Douglas, G. F. Piper
IV. S. Arche1 and C. E. Thayer, all but
the last named being f01n1e11y linseed oi:
men. who sold out to the American Lin-
seed Oil company latelv. They expect tc
begin construction the present year and
then to erect their wo1king ‘house 01
about 500, 000 business capacity, this t(
be followed as rapidly as possible by a
warehouse of steel tanks to be ultimately
'of about 4,000,000 bushels cfipacity. This
will give about 42,000,000 bushels capac-
7ity under the control of the Duluth board
'of trade, of which 18,500,000 bushels wil.
be :11 Superior and the remainder at Du
lu1 h."
Governor Crane Inaugurated.
BOSTON, Jan. 5.—-—Hundreds of invit-
'ed guests and many other spectators, to-
.gether with nearly every member of the
legislature, streamed upon Beacon hill,
thronged the corridois of the statehousc
and crowded into the great hall of the
hall of representatives that they might
V'1v1tness the inauguration of Governm
Elect \V. Murray Crane of Dalton and
-Lieutenaut Governor John L. Bates oi
-Boston yesterday. Governor Crane’s first
official act was to appoint 'Mr. John B
Smith. a Boston newspaper man, as his
,Eprivate secretary. \Vhen the informal
‘a'eeeption in the governor’s chamber was
over, lovernor ( ‘1'ane’s staff reported and
paid respects to the commander in chief.
Suspicious Case at Boston.
BOSTON . .lan. 5.—An Austrian named
Muptur. who arrived here as a stowaway
" on the British steamer Fitzelarence on
'7 tend some 40 miles,
last Fiiday, is in the hospital at Gal
. loups island suffering from a mysterioul
illness. He will be held until the nature
. of the disease is ascertained. The Fitz-
clarence came here from Antwerp, and
- she is bound from here for Baltimore to
loud cargo for Antwerp. She has been
thoroughly fmnigated and ordered to
quarantine, where she will be held for
several days while the man is under ob-
servation.
I
A Forger ln Hiding.
LANCASTER, Pa., Jan. 5.—-Charlee
Witmer, a young farmer and horse dealer ‘
' resiflng- at ,W’indom, this county, disap-
' peared from his home Wednesday, the
cause of his flight being the "discovery oi
three forged notes. One was for $1,950
in the name of his father-in-law, Levi B
Mann, and the two others for $2,170 on
11111121 parties. On Monday executions
- aggregating .3500 were issued against
Witmcr by his father-in-law and D. H.
Landis of Manor township. He has:
wife and three children.
Weather Probabilities.
Threatening, with snow hurries; briskil
mmut—‘birrlv win-l: increasin'w , :
WAR NEWS SCANT.
No Light on a... Situation In South
' Africa.
LONDON, Jan. 5. —'—--This morning's
news throws no further light upon the
situation. The exact position at Molteno
and Cuphergat is not yet clear, but in
any case the’se little engagements are of
small importance beyond DI‘OVinE that
the British forces are beginning to attain
a greater degree of mobility.
It is fully expected that next week will
see a heavy battle on the Tugela 1'i1e1',
which is now the real pivot of the (-751 n-
paign. The Boexs appear to be working
' incessantly with shov el and piCk
Lord Mcthuen' s scouting has developed
the tact th It the Boer intrenchments’ ex-
fa1 ove1lapping the
British positions and making flank at-
tacks exceedingly difficult. Military 11:1-
‘ alysts aflirm that the Boer trenches con-
fronting General Buller stretch 1111111
some 17 miles andthat weik upon them
is pushed unremittingl'y.
W’hile the advance is delayed flank
movements are rendered most difficult be-
cause long marches are not done with
celerity, and it is hard to time an attack
with certainty.
The extent of the Dutch rising may
now be measured by taking :1: line from
Prieska on the west. to Herschel or Bark-
ly on the east. Along the whole of this
line, except at points actually occupied
by the British, the population seems for
the most part hostile.
New redoubts are being built at Kim-
berley, and 17 miles of works now en-
compass'the town.
h.l.1'.‘\Villian1 \Valdorf Astor has sent
$25,000 to the fund for equipping the
city of London volunteers. In .a letter ac-
cmnpauying the check he suggests that
the gift be devoted to the purchase of
'quick tirers for the new battery tobc at-
tached to the corps; This brings Mr. As-
tor‘s total war contributions to $60,000.
A11 army order has been issued direct—
ing the embodiment of 16 additional bat-
talions of militia.
Every ‘Vllite Man a Burgher.
CAPE TO\VN. Jan. 5.-—Intelligeur_-e
has been received here from the Free
State to the efiect that President Steyn
has issued a proclamation declaring that
every white man, irrespective of nation-
ality. is to be considered a burgher and is
liable to be compelled to fight 1301' the de-
fense of the country.
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
Count dc Benomar, the Spanish embas-
sador to Italy, died at Rome.
The new royal yacht Victoria and Al—
bert was floated at Peu1broke.'
Mexican scientists 'predicted a series of
earthquakes during the coming months.
Senator Mahlon Pitney was chosen
leader of Republicans in the New Jersey
senate.
The University of Chicago has decided
to use the reformed spelling in its papers
and magazines.
The wrecked Hamburg—American liner
Patria was floated in English channel,
but foundered again. drowning five.
Six villages in the Achalkalak district
in Russian Transcaucasia have been com-
pletely dcstroyed by earthquakes, and 800
dead bodies have been recovered. '
Carclessly Managed Mine.
UNIONTOVVN, Pa., Jan. 5.-—The sec-
ond day's probing by Coroner Taylor of
the Brasnell mine disaster developed
even more surprising testimony than ever
regarding the apparently careless manner
in which the mine was managed. Mine
Foreman Thomas Jones was the first wit—
ness called. He was kept 011 the stand
till noon, answering questions fired at
him by the inspectors. The books of the
foreman showed the same careless keep-
ing as did those of the tire boss. He fail-
ed to make entry of the result of his
work during the day as is required by
law. \Vhen.asked if he removed the dan-
ger as reported by the fire boss, he an-
swered "No.” and this was the case for
days.
Against French Reciprocity Treaty.
NE‘V YORK, Jan. 5.—A meeting of
representatives of the leading domestic
underwear and hosiery manufacturers
was held here yesterday to protest
against the ratification of the reciprocity
treaty with France, 01 that part relating
to knit goods. A. S. Haight made a point
that should the p1esent treaty become op-
elative it 11 ould open the door for reduc‘
tions on imports from Germany, Switzer-
land and England and that in- such case
the country would be swamped with for-
eign goods and the position of the domes
tic manufacturer seriously menaced. It
was also explained that the reduction
would allow many goods to come in
which are 11dw dcbarr.ed
Boston Councilmen Locked Up.
BOSTON, Jan. 5.—Owing to the lack
of a quorumthe common council did not
transact any business at the. meeting
called for last night. About 30 policemen
were present prepared to quell any dis-
turbance. Daniel J. Kieley milled the
meeting to order, and it was found that
there were only 36 members present, two
short of :1 quorum. It is said that the
two missing Republicans were locked in
a room at the Parker House while the
council was in session.
Oil Makes H'ot Fire.
BOSTON, Jan. 5,—LlllSQPd oil in bulk
and barrels, stored at the distributing
plant of the Spencer-Kellogg company of
Buffalo, at the rear of’the old Fitchburg
railroad. depot. Causeway street, made a
big fire, but plenty of fire ap'paratussav-
ed surrounding property from damage.
The loss on 'the oil cannot be ascertained
until the remaining. stockis checked up.
It will probably be ‘a large sum.
Missisl_lppi’o..’8e.nator Named.
JACKSON, Miss. Jan. 5.—The Hon.
W. V. Sullivan has been nominated by a
joint caucus of the two houses for sens;
tor for the short term ending March 4,
1901, be receiving 88 votes to 72 for ex- 1‘
Governor Lowry. Senator Sullivan was
introduced amid great applause and re-
turned thanks for the honor.
Ice Palace'ln St. Pauli.
ST. PAUL, Jan. 5.—St. Paul will have
an ice palace for the central feature of
carnival week. This was decided when
word came that Admi a1 Dewey will be
unable to come here ne t month. It had
been previously intended to have an ice
representation of the cruiser Olympia.
Spanish Minister of Finance neura-
MADRID. Jan. 5,—The minister of,
finance, Senor Villaverde, has tendered
his resignation to Senor Silvela, the pre-
mier, as the result of differences between
himself and' the majority of the ministers
regarding the government’s budgetary
proposals.
.. _ ~'-.-._..n-...-.._ .- -1
‘wunknreuonwannt
THE ROBERTS TRIAL
Committee Hears Arguments
In the Case._
GENTILE SOIIROEDER IN OPPOSITION
Afternoon Session I: made Interest-
ing by a Discussion of Polygamy
by Senator Rawlins of Utah.
‘Mrs. J. Ellen Foster Speaks.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.——The Roberts
investigating committee, resumed its ses-
sions yesterday. It was expected that ex-
Sec1etary John G. Carlisle would be pres
cut to sum up the case against Roberts
and that Mr. Roberts in person would
make'the argument in his own behalf.
“70rd came. from Mr. Carlisle, however.
that he had not understood his personal
presence was desiied, but he was ready
to submit written a1guments on any of
the questions involved.
Mr. Schroeder, head of the gentile dele-
gation here to oppose Roberts, then open-
ed the argument against Roberts. The
argument was largely technical and was
divided under three general heads—viz,
first, whether or not the member elect
has the constitutional qualifications, in-
cluding citizenship; second, whether or
not: the constitutional provisions as to
citizenship include one who has impair-
ed his citizenship by crime or unlawful
status and whether Mr. Roberts has so
impai1ed his citizenship; thir,d whether
.1 member elect has the statutory quali-
fications beyond those in the constitution.
- Mr. Schroeder read from many law books
concel 11m" these propositions.
The afternoon hearing was enlivened
when Senator Rawlins of Utah was
drawn into a discussion of polygamy.
Mr. Schroeder had contin ed his argu-
ment, when Mr. Rawlins interrupted to
correct a detail as to when certain .testi-
mony was given before a congressional
committee relative to polygamy.
Chairman Tayler thereupon asked Mr.
Rawlins, who was once a delegate from
Utah, if it was not understood at the
time the state was admitted that polyga—
my was at an end.
“It was my understanding,” said Mr.-
Rawlins, “that the solemnization of‘po-
lygamous marriages was interdicted by
the Mormon church and that this would
have a salutary effect in terminating the
practice, but I did not hold out to con-
guess that family 1elationsy already estab-
lished would be broken up.’
Mr. Tayler asked if it was expected
that theiaw against polygamy would/be
violated. ,
Mr. Rawlins 'answered that it was
thought there might be sporadic cases.
but as a general system polygamous rela-
tions would gradually terminate. "
"Do you think.” continued Mr. Taylor,
“that Utah would have been admitted it
it had been understood that in a few
years Utah would send to congress a man
maintaining polygamous relations '3”
Mr. Rawlins said he did not think con-
gress believed the practice of polygamy
would be continued. The course of
events in recent years had clearly shown
that the practice‘would end in time.
“Did you not believe and state at the
time,” asked Mr. Tayler. “that the po-
lygamous system was dead and buried ‘3"
Mr. Rawlius did not recall such state-
ments.
Mr. Tayler read from the speeches of
Mr. '{awlius of those days to the effect
that while polygamy had once existed
the world was progressing and that the
discussion was becoming “ancient his-
tory.”
Mr. Roberts here interrupted to put a
question to Senator Rawlins. saying, “I
will ask the senator if he thinks congress
understood at the time Utah was admit-
ted that the president of the United
States would appoint to federal offices in
the )state of Utah men practicing polyga‘
my '."
There was some question as to whether
Mr. Rawlins should answer the question.
He finally proceeded, saying that for
vears polygamy had prevailed in Utah.
nder it many people had established
strong conjugal relations and ties. But
the proclamation of the Mormon church
forbidding further polygamous marriages
had given general satisfaction. and it was
commonly accepted that the pxactice
would come to an end.
Mr. Schroeder concluded his argument,
which related mainly to the historical as-
pect of polygamy and the law" 111 the ease.
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster addressed the
committee in behalf of the great number
of women interested in the case and who ‘ ’
were not represented before the commie
tee. She spoke vigorously, dealing with
the Robertscase and the general moral
interests it involved.
This concluded the dav’s proceedings,
and the committee adjour.ned
Pine Exhibit at Paris.
NORFOLK, Jan. 5.~The North Caro-
lina Pine association. composed of lum-
ber manufacturers of Virginia and North
Carolina, has accepted the invitation to
make an exhibit in the forestry depart-
ment of the United States at the Paris
exposition. The exhibit will include
hundreds of specimens .of dressed and 1m-
dresscd long leaf pine lumber and will be
forwarded on a special ship in about 3
days. The exhibit' 1s now being prepared.
A repiesentative will be sent to Paris to
take chaige of it.
Postmaster: Appointed.
. \VASHINGTON.’ Jan. 5.—The follow
mg fourth class postmasters have heel
appointed: Massachusetts—\V est Farms.
Lucy 0. Scott. New 101 k—South Dur-
ham, W. G. Van Oidcn.
flakes (the Hair grow.
the Complexion. Softens and
whitehs the Hands. Preserves
and beahtiiies the skin of in-
fruits and "Children.
1:“ Absolutely pure. delicately medicated. I
mun» n. Cancun Board 5 n otonlyhgh a menu
or skin purifier. nudbu 3min. but '0 purest-dang ":03-
“o! toilet. bath, and
80h! everywhere. 311ml: d
Penn” D. Ann 0. con. ., Bole fie
.lennv bio-don.
o Mgb
Plano argams
We are now oii'ering several 0ch
i styles of Upright. Pianos, both new
and second hand at guest reduc-
Itions. Sold on easy terms\of pay-
.' meat or liberal discount allowed for
. cash. wane FOR PARTICULARS.
Macadam “do
8 and 5 West [8th St" New York.
The Largest
and Best
assortment of Harness,
Blankets, Whips, Sleigh
Bells, Carriage Mats. . .
At the Lowest Prices.
Can be found at. . . . . .
DANN’S HARNESS STORE,
River Street, Norwalk.
Miss Baird’s Institute.
Boarding and Day School.
53 West Ave.
Miss Baird, haying secured more
room and some very desirable advan-
tages through her recent. changes and
addltions, begs to state that she will
open her Schooi
ON SEPT. ZHNL TO All PUPILS.
Academic and College Preparatory
Classes will be in charge of College
Women of ability and experience.
The ancient and Modern Languages
will be thoroughly taught by compe~
ent. teachers.
Two instructors, both Conservatory
Graduates, will be employed for Music.
There will_be~specialists in the de-
partments of Art, Elocution and Gym-
nastics.
A Kindergarten and Primary De-
partment will be added to the school
and no effort. will be spared for the de-
velopment. of these little ones, in all
the details of physical culture, as well
as in mind, morals and manners.
Miss Baird is at home to Visitors 'on
Thursday and Friday of each week.
THE
NORWALK
HOT EL
NICE-R-OflMS...............
. .uouE COMFORTS
. . . .EXCELLENT TABLE. .. .
-——.—-—— >
Electric Lights. . . . . . : . . . ..
._.___..____
ll, 6. Hamilton, Prop.
N ow
Saves Money
Winter Coal
‘ IHVING LOCKWOOD 61. CO.
Successor to“ B. HARRIS.
Boat Yard and (lace, Water St,; Branch.»
Mice; corner Washington and Main
813., South Non-walk, can.
olephona Call. 31-5.
, 111011 I. GAZETTE 111111111116. - -
............SteamHeat
Next-wan: Firemlnsurance Co.
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION SIN CE ‘
. 1860.
6" NO OUTSTANDING CLAIMS.
FIRR IN SNRAN Ill
A Wise Man 1:96;):
his Home Insured
Against Fire.
THE . BEST: COMPANIES 'REPRESEN'I‘EU
w. H. BYINGTON,
IIIIIWILI. WI.
H H
DAILYFREIGIITLINE
,BETWEE'N‘ "
Nurwal '.Snu thwal Anewlm
Propellers [1111M Airwalk, Vulcan and Eagle
Leave Norwalk 4 p.m.LeaveSouthNorwal_k6g.
111. Leave New York,Pier 2.3,EastRiver,Beekman
Street, 3 p. 111.
New Dirth Fast Line
—-—-—BET WEEN———
New York land the Mediterranean
Regular -Pa.ssenger. . Service
—-——BETWEEN-——
New York, Naples and Gena.
During Entire Year.
OUTWARDS PREPAIDS
To Naples $18 From Naples
“ Genoa 18 Genoa 1
“ Messina 20 Messilit.w 1.:
Palermo so . Palermo M
rl’cxsvs can a oanmaa AT Tms armor:
‘6
‘6
GET YOUR
OB PRINTI
AT THE
GAZETTE OFFICE.
GOOD won. PRICES RIGH’J
....
' ‘1
Norwalk Chronicler