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YOL 11 NO. 1.
TWIN CITY NEWS.
MINNEAPOLIS.
THE ORIENTAL NATIONAL
« FAIR OF ST. PETER'S
CHURCH
under the auspices of the Wayman
Home Circle, will be given on or about
April 2nd, 1900, at some prominent
place down town. Watch this paper for
the exact time and place. The commit
tee in charge has arranged to make the
fair the red letter event in the church’s
history, and to this end they offer the
followang prizes to those sclfing tickets
for the fair, or otherwise raising mone
to apply on the church mortgage fum{
Ist prize, a fine upright grand %(imhall
piano, retailed at 8350; 2nd prize, lady's
writing desk or its equivalent in value,
at the option of the winner; 3rd, mahog
anf' rocking chair, or its equivalent in
value, at the option of the winner. The
giving of the first prize is upon the con
dition that the aggregate amount turned
in from all the contestants exceeds $2OO.
All persons desiring to enter the con
test will hand their names in to W. W,
Tucker, secretary of the committee, or
at the office of this paper, 603 North
western building, on or before Feb. 10,
Go to Miller's, Fifth street and Nic
ollet avenue, for your photographs.
Fer good cigars call at W. S. Con
rad's, corner OF‘First avenue south and
Fourt hstreet. He will suit you.
The Advance Restaurant, 214 Wash
ington avenue south, is up to date in
service and equipment. If you want a
good meal in a clean place don't fail to
g 0 to the Advance Restaurant.
Go to John L. Neal, Real Estate,
Loans and Insurance, 622 Boston
Block.
Furnished rooms, 411 Fourth ave
nue south. g
J. Frank Wheaton, of Chicago, is
visiting Minneapolis on business.
It is rumored that Albert Franklin
eloped with a wealthy white girl.
Miss Nettie Moden is seriously ill.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, of St.
Paul, visited Mrs. Sadie Williams Sun
day, who now lies ill at her residence
on Eighteenth street.
Mrs. J. Frank Wheaton and children
arrived in Chicago last week from
Maryland. Mrs. Wheaton is expected
to return to the city soon.
Mrs. Phillip Hale is on the sick list.
Mrs. J. Edward Terrell is suffering
from a severe attack of the la grippe.
New song service at St.. Peter's A.
M. E churchAeveEy Sunday evening
after the Christian Endeavor. You are
Rev. Jason Bundy will visit St. Pet
er’'s church Sunday, March 4th.
Editor J. L. Curtis is expected to
return to the city next week. His
father died and was buried after his
arrival, at Raleigh, N. C.
The first annual reception given at
the Fourth ward hall, Feb. 15th, under
the auspices of the Anchor Lodge No.
7, F. & A. M, was a success socially
and otherwise. G. W, Day, who made
the address of welcome, spoke as never
before, J. L. Neal's address on mason
ry was excellent. The piano solo, ren
dered by Mrs, C. E. Lee, introduced a
competent musician in the musical cir
cle of Minneapolis. C. S. Turner, the
modern “‘Shakespearian,” recited with
his usual vigor. Miss Mayme Weir,
with her ysual elocutionary powers, did
not fail to capture the audience. Other
instrumental music won applause. R,
De Leo did credit to the occasion as a
dignified master of ceremonies. The
committee attended with neatness and
dispatch to the wants of the guests.
Letters at the Advance Cafe, 214
Washington avenue, for Mary Snapp,
Victor Newman, Fred Seymour, Lytia
Lampi, Fanny Trast.Rj. D. Faulkner,
Frank Nelson, Frank R. Young, Baldy
Sours, John Whitman, S. L. Thompson,
Fred Seymour, Mari Juneti, \J) A.
Heikila, ljohn Dutton, R. R. Wisdom,
Otto Gollreisch.
Pride of Minnesota Lodge No. 5 K.
of P., and Pride of the West Co. No.
3. U. R of K. P, held a joint public
installation of officers at their hall last
Monday night. The following re-elected
officers were installed for the lodge:
{‘u. Roberts, C.; F. G. Thomas, V. C.;
. C. Marshal, prelate; H. Roberts, M.
of W.; A. Thomas, K. of R. and S ;
Geo. Coleman, M. of E.; H. Richard
son, M. of F.;. Geo. Housley, M. at A,
For the Uniform Rank W, J. Clack
was installed captain in place of W. C.
Jeffrey. C. H. Brooks and Zach Hawk
s Ist and 2nd lieuteant in place of
Jas. Roberts and F. G. Thomas. Light
refreshments were served after the cere
mony, and dancing took up the re
mainder of the eveming. A large crowd
and a good time were features of the
evening.
DEATH SUMMONS
Mrs. Symanthia Marshall, wife of R.
C Marshall, died of typhoid pneumonia
Monday evening, Feb. Igth, at the age
of 49. Mrs. Marshall was a devout
church worker in St. Peter’'s A M. E
church, and took part in all pnfinnive
movements, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall
were married at Milwaukee several
years ago, coming to this city shortly
afterward, the issue being five children.
m“mly i;d one of the first dial;nihfxs
city, and highly respecte: all.
Funeral service was held at St f‘flcr
church Thursday aiternoon, Rev. W. S
Brooks officiating. The Advance ex
m‘:ds to the bereaved its heartielt symp
athy.
Matrimony on Small Capital,
A Wilmi clergyman tells of a Phila
wnmmuhinmh-r
one day. Whuth&.ldt the boat at the
Fourth street wharf in city they had but
five dollars between them. Nevertheless, the
m@b‘sd:&ufindtohdmea
to the city hall and to the nearest min
ter. At the city hall he paid 58380 for a
marriage license, which left $1.40 to pay the
flh-nadwlnth:““ tter. At the lat
!er’.h.othnhb‘ $1.50. The
groom replied that be did not have it, and
the driver on & dollar, leaving
40 cents for the minister. The groom, bow
fl".'filfl“h’“'flhfl”fli‘-‘
m-mr—h;dm»dhnflumtk;
for & cent. In this he put remaini |
mummmmwgw
the minister. ‘l‘!u the newly-married
. bark to Philadelphis is a mystery.
T e eFu 1
ST. PAUL.
Mrs. John Godirey has moved from
502 St. Peter street to 361 Sibley
street, and is better prepared in every
way, to satisfy her regular fiatrons and
to cater to new ones. The place is
large and roomy. She can not only
serve you with meals, but can accom
modate you with a nice, clean, warm
room. ’l!he Godireys are soon to give
a house warming and they expect you,
myself and all their friends to come out
and help them. Watch the papers for
the day and date.
The “Advance” lis Frepared to do
your job printing of all kinds at rea
sonable rates. Remember the place, 393
Thomas street. Kindly keep in min
that any item of news, social or other
wise, that you wish to publish will re
ceive attention at 305 Thommas street
also, : .
THE ORIENTAL HAIR PAR
TI.ORS, on the corner of Seventh and
Sibley streets, room 205, Krahmer
block, is the place to go for all kinds of
fashionable hair dressing, etc. Straight
ening hair and scalp treatment a spe
cialty. Hair work done to order. Calls
made at residences. Prices made satis
factory. Mrs. E. J. Allen, proprictor.
Eddie Henry remains ill at the home
of his mother on Rondo street.
Mrs. W. A, Johnson, of Martin street,
is visiting relatives in Winona.
Mrs, Myers, an evangelist of Chica
go, is in the city assisting Rev. J. C.
Anderson with his meetings at St
James A, M. E. church. Mrs. Myers
ils the mother of Mrs. Dr, J. E. lx()h
ter of this city. The Rev. Myers is an
interesting ta{krr. and those who know
her speak in the highest terms of her
Christian virtues. .
Some of our progressive railroad men
are considering the advisability of or
ganizing an association of railroad em
ployes. They hope to receive the sup
port of all right thinking men on the
subject. They say it is not a “wild
cat” nor a "gamg;le." but an honest,
straight propgsition, and invite your in
vestigation.
FATHER BLACK DEAD.
Joseph H. Black, aged 81 years, died
at the residence of his daughter, 89 Ig
lehart street, Saturday morning. Fath
er Black came to St. Paul ten years ago
from Staunton, Va., to live with his
children, who had come west a few
years before. Three*daughters and a
son survive him. The funeral took place
from St. James A, M. E. church Mon
day, Feb. 19. Mr. Black was a local
preacher, and was one of the oldest
members of St. James, as was evidcnclg
by the black draping of the altar a
chairs, The choir sang beautiful and
appropriate songs. Rev. J. C. Ander
son, assisted by Rev, D. S, Orner, of
Pilgrim church, conducted the services.
Biddle Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R.,
after their regular business meeting
Tuesday afternoon, held a social hour
and to enhance the pleasure thereof in
vited a few friends. The affair was an
enjoyable one. A nice little pro
gramme had been prepared Mrs. Will
iam Stafford was in charge of the social
hour. She divided the honors with
Mrs. J. R. White. The Ryan_Hotel
Quartet, Miss Eva Radan's playing,
and little Annie Paulsen telling us
what would be the case “If Pa had his
way,” ete., made up a delightful pro
gram. Refreshments were served and
everybody had a good time.
Mr. and Mrs. John Godirey were the
host and hostess at a masquerade
party at their residence, §6l Sibley st.,
Wednesday evening. About twenty
couples were present. Light refresh
ments were served and an informal
dance closed a very pleasurable even
ing.
DIED.
Hickman—At his residence on Rice
street, Friday morning, Feb. 16, Rev.
Robert T. Hickman, aged 70 years.
Rev. Hickman had lived in St. Paul 37
years, coming here in 1863, from Mis
souri, and found in this place a refuge
from slavery. The funeral took place
from Pilgrim Baptist church, a church
that was 70undcd more than thirty years
ago by the deceased. The ceremony
was impressive and beautiful. Rev.
Orner. of Pilgrim church, assisted by
Rev. J. C. Anderson, aof St. James
conducted the services, Perhaps the
very largest gathering that the church
ever witnessed was at Pilgrim chuarch
Sunday afternoon at 2:30, %ch. 18, out
of respect for the grand old man,
preacher and leader. A widow and
three sons are left behind.
The Finest Road.
" » " he , as he entered
rdlm:pmu ofiee—b.':f u'ppon y«:u ul.l
tickets to New York?”
“Certainly, sir,” was the reply.
“You have a direct line?”
i “l‘t_'u down on the map as the only direct
e’
“As you see, sir,” replied the agent, as he
opened a folder.
“Y-e-s, I see. Youland passengers in New
York ahead of competing lines, of course?”
“Of course.”
“Luxurious coaches—no dust—finest din
i.; cars—scenery unexcelled?”’
ug’-.“:;r. r line I avoid delays and re
i avo: . .
dm't”h 3& of accident to ’n mini
“=ll.dr do. Have a ticket to New
York o’v‘tr'o-?:liurdr?‘f et
Can . F'm going to see five
..m,..flm the shortest and most di
rect line, and if I find a liar among the six
m ticket over his road!”—Ohio State Jour-
A Favorable Netilee.
Wright—Old Dreiboan’s book is baving a
wonderfal sale. -
Penner— You surprise me! Of course, the
book has mert, but it's the driest kind of a
scientific treatise.
“True. But some one of the reviewers re
ferred to it as ‘an immortal work,” and the
m made it ‘immoral.’ “—Philadeiphia
. How It Sounded.
“My daughter's music,” sighed the moth
er, “{u heen a great ern =
“Indeed?’ retorned guest, ‘““Some
neighbor sued you, 1 suppose?’—Boston
Traveler.
A man who is in the habir of telling every
uh hears soon doesn’t soon hear very
L~ Washington (Is.) Demoerat.
MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL, MINN,, SATURDAY, FEB. 21, 1900.
SENATE OBSERVES DAY,
Foraker Reads Washington’s Fare
well Address with Marked Ef.
fect to Crowded Hall,
PORTO RICAN DEBATE IN THE HOUSE.
WeClellan, of New York, Delivers a
Speech in Opposition to Measure
w(onferees of House and Senate
on the Financial Bill Very Near
an Agreement,
Washington, Feb. 23.—~An annual
eustom which has prevailed in the
senate for many years is the reading
by some senator, designated by reso
lution, of Washington's farewell ad
dress immediately after the reading
of the journal of the senate on Wash
ington’s birthday.
i ge\'eral weeks ago Senator Foraker,
the senior senator from Ohio, was se
‘lectrd to read the address. It was a
notable compliment to him that when
the senate convened Thursday all of
the public and private galleries were
crowded and scores of people stood in
[the corridors unable to gain admis
tllon.
An unusually large attendance of
senators was present and o}l gave
close attention to Senator Foraker's
reading which was a fine bit of elocu
tion. At the conclusion of the read
ing he was congratulated by his col
leagues.
Quay Case Postponed.
Senntor Foraker had scarcely con
cluded the reading of the address when
Senator Penrose (Pa.) rose and called
the attention of senators to the an
nouncement he had made Wednesday
concerning the ealling up of the reso
lution involving the right of Matthew
8. Quay to a seat in the senate as a
member from Pennsylvania. Senator
Penrose said that while he would much
prefer to have the case considered im
mediately he had been informed that
a number of senators desired to be
present when it was called up, and as
their request was entirely reasonable
he would not oppose a motion to ad
journ at this time. But he gave notice
that he would call up the Quay case
Friday at the conclusion of the morn
ing business,
At 1:05 p. m. the senate adjourned.
Discussion in House,
Washington, Feb. 23.—The house
began holding early sessions Thurs
day, meeting at 11 a. m., owing to the
pressure for time in the Porto Rieo
debate.
~ Mr. McClellan (N. Y.) opéned the
debate, speaking in opposition to the
bLill. He said in part:
“On its face the bil! is simple enough. It
provides for a reduction of 75 per cemt.
in the Dingley tariff rates on ail goods im
ported to and from Porto Rico, and yet it
is the most outragcous opportunism that
has been submitted to a legislative body, at
least since the days of that prophet of op
portunism, Leon Gambetta,
““The bi!l must be considered from two
aspects, the legal and the moral.
“The position of the majority In refer
ence to the status of Porto Rico is this:
That Porto Rico belongs to the United
States, but Is not a part of the United
States, and that the constitution does not
extend over it propria vigore. Having
enunciated this propeosition, the majority
demurs and insists that, even if the con
stitution does extend over FPorto Rico
propria vigore, the treaty of Parls Is the
supreme law of the land; and If in conflict
with the constitution, then that treaty is
paramount.
“The moral aspect of the case I 8 quite as
fmportant as is the legal. It Invoives the
good faith, the eredit and the honor of the
United States. Some gentlemen distinguish
between individual honor and natlonal
honor; some insist that there Is one stand
ard of honesty for the individual and neo
standard whatever for the nation. Porto
Rico came to us freely, of her own accord,
‘belleving that she would become a part
of the United States and enjoy the bless
‘lnn of our constitution and of free inter
course with us. 1 find myself taking my
stand with the minority, in support of the
president of the United Statew, against the
party that elected him to office,
1 may be conservative beyond reason,
but I think I am a humble member of
the great majority of the people of this
country when I belleve that the greatest
glory of a free peopie in in s honor and
An its righteousness as a nation; that there
is only one rule of conduct for the inds
vidual and for government; that the same
standard of honor shouid govern this con-
Eress as governs its most inconsplcuous
member; that our ultimate destiny must be
’workcd out in the factories of New York
‘gnd on the fiahing smacks of New England,
n the wheat fields of the west, and on the
plantations of the south; that we must
strive for happiness not in Asia, but in
America; that the radiance of our flag
consists not In the triumphs of unneces
sary foreign wars, but in the triumphs of
necessary domestic peace; that the wealth
> this nation shou'd not be expended in
behald of the seifish ambitions of the
few, but in the cause of the many; that
the duty of the United Btates does not lie
in the conquest of oriental people, but in
the conquest of the happiness of our own.”
~ Mr. McClellan was frequently and
generously applauded by his dem
ocratic associates.
Mr. Brantley (Ga.) spoke against
the bill and particularly on the fu
ture of the Philippines. He pointed
out that a year had elapsed since the
treaty of peace and yet congress had
failed thus far to lay down a policy
for the Philippines. It was this in
action by congress, he said, which
spread uncertainty among the Fil
ipinos and nerved them to further op
position. He declared that the new
Philippine commission could accom
plish nothing and that if it went to
the Philippines at all it should go
with the authority and power which
congress alone couid grant.
Grosvenor in Support of BilL,
Mr. Grosvenor (0.) followed in sup
port of the bill. He said that any po
litical -party or individual who took
part in ratifying and supporting the
treaty with Spain was estopped from
opposing any of the legitimate effects
of that treaty. When that tresty
hung in the balance, & certain Ne
‘braska colonel Jeft his regiment and
eame to Washington to aid in secur
fng ratification, and he did influence
votes atea critieal juncture. At that,
Mr. Grosvenor said, if there was one
man in the country who should shoul
der responsibility for the treaty and
its succeeding responsibility, that
man was William J. Bryan, of aebras
ka. :
Mr. Grosvenor said that, speaking
as an individual, and knowing all
things invelved in the situation here
now, he thought nothing would give
the president greater sorrow than the
defeat of this bill and the turning
over of this house to the democratic
minority. =
MeCall's Speech.
Mr. MeCall (Mais.), the only repub
lican member of the ways and meauns
committee to dissent from the ma
jority report, followed in opposition
to the bill.
Mr. McCall sald that he regretted greatly
that he could not agree with his colleagucs
as to ‘he pending bill, but he was com
pelled to dissent because it involved noth
ing less than the proposition that congress
in dealing with territories of the United
States had absolute power, unfettered by
any of the limitatlons of the constitution.
The question {8 not: Does the constitution
govern Porto Rico? but: Does it govern
us? Can corgress, which Is the creature
of the constitution, do those things which
it prohibits?
“If congress has the power to levy dutles
over an area comprising territories, then
the rule of uniformity applies to that same
area. This is in accordance with the pri
mary rules of consiruction. But the de
clsions of the supreme court put the matter
above question, John Marshall, as greata
Jurist as ever sat upon the bench, declared
in Loughborough vs Blake that the rule
of uniformity in the imposition of duties
extended to the territories.
“A third of a céntury after the Lough
borough case the supreme court again,
when California becume a territory, de
c¢ided that the rule of uniformity would ap
ply to it. Here are two different decisions,
a generation apart, by our highest court,
each rendered when the court was com
posed of entfrely different justices, spe
cifical’y holding that the rule of uniformity
in imposts applies to territories, and those
decisions stand absolutely uncontradicted,
And yet, in the face of those decisions,
we, who have taken an oath to protect and
defend the constitution, are asked to levy
duties against an Ameriean territory.
Repugnant to Our Institutions,
“If congress is no! bound by these limi
tations against taxing unequally, it is not
bound by any limitation upon its power in
‘ho constitution. The case I 8 conclusive, ro
ar as judicial authority Is concerned, and
when we regard the crcumstances out of
whch our government and the constitu
tion sprang, the words of the taxing power,
the direct adjundieation of their meaning,
the long line of authorities which deny the
existgnce of absolute power In congress, it
{aB clear that the theory of despotic power
i« absolutely repugnant to our institu
tions.
‘ A Righteous Cholee,
“I think you are unduly alarmed about
the effect of extending the principle of
constitutional MHberty wherever our flug
floats. But I say that if we must give up
either, constitutional liberty has been pre
served to us at l'rlt‘e in blood and treas
ure greater than the value of a thousand
archipela
ULy far wiser. wiff 1t el€ tnatead of
entering upon & polley which will make
her happy, suany-hearted children the
mere chattels of this government, we fols
low the humane recommendation of our
president and lay the foundations of our
empire deep in the hearts of those people.”
Agreement Almost Heached,
Washington, Feb, 23, Senator Ald
rich expressed the opinion at noon
that the republican conferees of the
senate and house on the currency bill
would reach an agreement on the bill
during the afternoon session. He de
clined to state the terms of the pros
pective compromise,
CLARK'’S SON TESTIFIES.
Denles Evidener of Whiteside, But
ler, Hewlitt and Senntor Myern—
Rev, Martin on Stand,
Washintgon, Feb, 2. John B. Well
come was recalled before the Clark
investigating committee at the begin:
ning of the session Thursday. At the
instance of Senator Chandler, Mr.
Wellcome related that he had been
present when Benators Chandler and
Caffery had examined his bank ae
count and that, according to their
finding, he had only two corrections
to make. They had found two checks,
one for $250 and the other for $4OO
which should be added.
C. W. Clark, son of the senator, was
next called, He denied all incriminat:
ing testimony given by Whiteside,
Rev. Albert B. Martin, principal of
the female seminary at Deer Lodge,
testified next. He produced the letter
written him by Senator Clark last Oc
tober, which the doctor had taken to
Chief Justice Brantley in connection
with the Wellcome disbarment case
He said he felt interested in Mr. Well:
come because his father-in-law was an
old Presbyterian minister. He had
hoped that he could influence the su
preme court to send the case back to
the Silver Bow county court, but he
saw no indelicacy in doing that, “It
wis no more improper than it would
be for me to approach a senator here
and ssk him to vote for Mr. Clark”
said the witness. The interview with
Justice Brantley was perfectly
friendly.
C. W. Clark was reealled. He contin
ued his specific denials of the testi
mony of witnesses for the prosecution
who had made statements indicating
his connection with efforts to corrupt
ly influence members of the legisinture.
He thus reviewed the testimony of
Whiteside, Butier. Hewitt and Senator
Myers,
Refuse to Advanee Prices,
Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 23 The
American Mirror Manufacturers’ as
sociation closed its session abruptly.
It was intended to advance prices, but
the majority of the members refused
to come to that eonclusion. They
will meet again April 1.
Fatal Dynamite Esplosion.
Monongabela, Pa., ¥Feb, 23 --Two
miners were killed snd one fatally in
jured by an explosion of giant pow
der at their eamp near here. The
building was eompletely demolished
Acquitied,
Williamaburg, Ky, Feb. 23 —Organe
fzer George V, Poreell, of the nited
Mine Workers, has been scquitted of
the charge of leading s rict.
BOERS IRE SCATTERD.
The Relief Forces Under Command
ant Botha Driven Back with
Heavy Loss.
GEN. CRONJE'S POSITION IS UNCHANGED
Kopje Captured with Fifty Prisoners
—Ladysmith Is in Good Spirits and
Hopeful of Early Rellef - Gen,
Buller's Forces Now in Sight ef
the Clty.
London, Feb, 23.—-The war office has
received from Lord Roberts the fol
lowing message, which was delayed
in transmission, dated Paardeberg,
Wednesday, February 21:
“Yesterday afternoon I was safisfled, by
a careful reconnolssance in force of the
enemy's position, that 1 could not ussan't
1L without very heavy ‘oss, which T was
Most arnxious to avold. Accordingly 1 dr:
cided to bombard him with artiiiery ard
turg my atieniton to the enemy's reen
forcements. The resu!t was most sattafac
tory. The Boers were driven off in all di
rections, losing a good many kiiled and
wounded and about 8 prizoners, who say
they arrived from Ladysmith twoday s ago
by rallroad. They also say It wasour ars
Jdllery fire which caused them to abanden
the kopje they were occupying. Qur loss
was two officers-Capt. Campbell, of the
Ninth lancers, and Lieut, Houston, of the
arti’'lery ~and four men, all sitghtly
wounded
MNellef Forcea Seattered,
London, Feb. 22~ A speeial dispateh
from Paarvdeberg, dated Wednesday,
February 21, says:
“Commandant Dotha has heen attempts
Ing to relleve Gen. Cronje. There has been
wevere fighting. Gen Botha's force s seats
tered, with heavy lossen™
The fact that the Boers from Lady
smith have already arrvived in the
neighborhood of Paardeberg cnuses
some apprehension, but reenforce
ments of guns and men are alko reachs
ing Lord Roberts, and it ix not thought
that the Transvaal and Free State rail
roads will be able to transport hurrieds
ly the great number of men and horses.
Boer Kopje Captured.
Paardebery, Wednesday, Feb, 21
A Boer kopje has been captured with
50 prisoners, Gen. Cronje's position
is unchanged.
A Deadly Engagement,
Paardeberg Drift, Orange Free
Btate, Feb. 20 (via the Modder river,
Wednesday, Feb, 21).—One of the cost
lest actions of the war oecurred at
Paardeberg drift Sunday, February
18, Gen. Kelly-Kenny, in his pursuit
of Gen. Cronje, c.’uaht his rear guard
at Klip deift and followed the burgh
ers to the Boers' laager at Koodoos
rand. The drift action begun at day
break, the mounted infantry driving
the Boer rear guard up the river to
wards the main body, while another
body of mounted infantry maneuv
ered on the right front and flank of
the Boers. The British main body ad
vanced to outflank the Hoers' laager
on the north bank of the river,
Advance Was Deadly,
Gen. Kelly-Kenny, having seized two
drifte, found the Hoers strongly in
closed and ordered an attack with the
Highland brigade on the left and Gen,
Knox's brigade on the center and right,
while Gen, Smith-Dorrien's brigade
crossed the river and advaneed along
the north bank. On both the north and
south banks the ground is level and the
advanee neross this was deadly and the
British losses were heavy, The battle
was an exact replieca of the Modder
river. The soldiers were under fire all
day long, and all the fighting hud no
definite result, as the Boers' luager was
well barricaded and they remnined
therein. The British guns shelled the
lnager vigorously and the Boers con
fessed to a loss of over 500 men,
The terrific shelling was resumed
Monday, when Gen. Cronje asked for
an grmistice,
The sheliing was continued Tuesdny,
over 50 guns pouring lead into the
Boer camp.,
Buller in Sight of Ladyamith,
London, Feb, 23, -~ The Morning
Post's second gdition publishes a dis
pateh from Ladysmith, dated February
19, which says that the bombardment
continues with unusual persistency
andactivity from Bulwana and Blaanw
bank, but is doing small damage.
The garrison in in good spirits over
Gen., Hoberts' success and the advance
of Gen. Buller which is now visible.
Gen. Buller reporis that bis casunl
ties Monday, Febroary 19, were!
Killed - Capt. Thorburn of the Royal
fusileers. Wounded - Two offieers and
14 men.
Stendy Advanes Made,
Chieveley Camp, Natal, Feh, 21
The steady progress of the relief eol
nmn bs uninterrupted. The Noers
Tuesday, were forced from their last
position south of the Tugels resulting
in the evacuation of Colenso, which
was promptly reoccupied by the Dubr
lin fusiliers and Thorneyeroft's horse,
A Transvaal flag was captured, as was
# handkerchief inscribed with Gen,
Botha's name, This is tressured as a
great trophy.
The Boers heavily shelled Hiang
wana hill and Colenso Wednesday, Feb
ruary 21, and the British advaneed in
fantry was subjected 1o 8 severe mus
ketry fire, but they had exeellent
cover and the caxnalties were few,
The Poers had the raliroad running
from Colenso to Bulwana.
The British eontisue to discover
large quantities of smmunition. The
Hoers are well supplied with food and
& guantity of provisions was left be
hind.
It is expeeted that further resistance
will be half-hearted and that lady
smith will be reached fis & few days,
Surprised at Buller,
london, Feb. 23, — Gen. Bullsv's ap
parent tardiness and failure to prevent
the Boers from slipping round 10 as
sist Gen, Cronje oreates no little com
ment. The relief of Ladysmith is now
taken to be a matter of course, and as
likely to be announced before the end
of the week, but it is quite within the
probabilities that severe fighting will
occur previous to the relief, while the
detachments to be sent by Gen, Buller
to reinforce Lord Roberts, subsequent
to the relief, are likely to meet with
strenuous resistance in the passes of
Drakensberg, in which fairly powerful
burgher forces remain.
Jonbert's Nerves Unatrang.
Boer reports say that Gen. Joubert's
nerves are unstrung, and that he no
longer axercises the chief command.
A dispateh from Sterks Spruit, dated
Wednesday, February 21, says:
“The prominent rebels in this distriot in
tend to surrender, and the Stormberg rebels
will shortly lay down their arms"
No Forelgn Interference,
London, Feb, 23.~1n the house of
lords Thursday, replying to a question
on the subject, the premier, Lord Sal
isbury, declared that the government
had no engagement whatever with
any power in respect to the course to
be taken in the ultimate settlement
with the Doer republies. No power,
Pe ndded, had asked or suggested the
entering into of any such arpange
ment,
Lord Salisbury also sald he knew
nothing of Gen. Cronje's proposed ar
mistice,
Hurry Order for Artillery.
London, Feb, 23 Artillery officers
received hurry orders Thursday to
proceed to South africa with 51-pound
Maxim-Nordenfeldt guns
Cnne Postponed,
Cape Town, Feb. 21, The supreme
court hax adjourned the case of the
selzed steampship Mashonn to March
2, in order to give the owners a chance
to show the vessel hod no intention of
trading with the Roers,
GENERALLY OBSERVED,
Celebration of the Dirthday of George
Washington Throughont Conntry
wPublic Schools Hold Exercines,
Washington, Feb. 21.--In accord
ance with custom all of the executive
departments of the government were
closed Thursday, in honor of the birth
of Washington, and business general-
Iy was suspended in the afternoen,
Hoth houses of congress, however,
were in session, and, as s always the
case on holidays, the galleries wers
filled. In the house the debate on the
Porto Rican tariff bill was continued,
and in the sennte Washington's fare
well address was read by Seoator
Foraker with marked effect.
Philadelphia, Feb, 23.-The exer
vises attending the dediestion of the
new law sehool of the University of
Pennsylvania were continued Thurs
day at the Academy of Musie in con-
Junetion with the regular Washing
ton's birthday ceremonies of the uni
versity, The principa. guest of hon
or and orator of the day was Wa Ting
Fang, the Chinese minister, who was
on the programime to deliver an wd
dress on the “Proper Relutions of the
United States to the Orient.”
Chicago, Feb. 20 Patriotism of the
type that inspired the American revo
lution and the declaration of inde
pendence was the subject of essays
and speeches in the public schools of
the eity, in honor of the birth of
‘ashington. Under the auspiees of
the Union League club the children of
ench school distriet, with their par
ents and friends, were gathered in o
pumber of centrally located schools
and were told the lessons of the strug
gle for independence and the meaning
and need of the same sentiment to
day that inspired the men of that
time. Attendance at the exercises
was voiuntary and the chosen nchools
were filled
Wheeling, W. Va., Feb, 21 Wheel
ing's ovation to Admiral Dewey wan
all right so far as enthosiasm was
concerned, but rain prevented the
parade, and the speaking and other
exercises took place in one of the large
halls. Fully 20,000 strangers are in the
city, At night Admirnl Dewey was
bangueted by the Bons of the Revolu
tion,
Paris, Feb. 20 At Thurgday even
ing's dinner given by the. American
University elub in Paris in homor of
Washington's birthday n eable was
read from Ferdinand W, Peek, United
States commimsioner for the Paris ex
position of 1900, sent just before he
sabled from New York, as follows:
“1 mhuil be coming serfoss the ocean on
the grest day you celebrate, | send groets
logs to out exteemed ambassador in Puris ™
President Behurmun, of the Philip
pine commission, cables:
“Cornell sends cordial greotings and
pledges desper loyally to the expunding
republie.”
Heavy Loss te Town,
Bradford, Pa, Feb. 23 The business
portion of (len Huzel, for the second
time in recent years, was almost total-
Iy destroyed by fire at an early hour in
the morping. A heavy rain prevented
the destruction of the village. Loss
over §3OOOO,
Menominate Overntreet for Congrens,
Indianapolis, Ind., Feb, 21, — Jease
Overstreet, suthor of the house finan
cinl bill, was renominated for congress
from the Seventh Indisna district by
the republiean distriet convention.
Strong sound-money resolutions were
adopted,
Meshonn Foodstulls Nelenned,
Washington, Feb. 22 United States
Consul Gienera! Stowe, st Cape Town,
under date of Thursday, ecables the
state department as follows: “Ma
shona foodstuffs released. Govern
ment buy. Consignors send involees,
Ktowe. "
Vietory for Curiia.
Atchison, Kan, Feb, 23 - The fight
between Congressinan Charles Cuortis
and Congressman-at-Large W, S, Bai
ley for supremacy in the First Kansas
dintriet resulted in & vietory lor Cer-
Lis.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
KANSAS CITY WINS FASILY
Secures the Democratic National
Convention by an Overwhelm
ing Vote of 40.
MILWAUKEE ONLY RECEIVED NINE VOTES
Selection Is Made by the National
Committee In Exeeountive Session
After Listening to the Speeches
Made in Favor of the Two Contests
ing Cltles,
Washington, Feb, 21, — The commit
tee reassembled at three o'clock, and
went into executive session. Ex-Gov,
Stone, of Missouri, gave the committee
some private information as to the
amount of money Kansas City would
furnish and E. C, Wall, national com
mitteeman from Wisconsin, made a
similarstatement of Milwaukee's finan
cial offer,
The vote resulted: Kansas City, 40;
Milwaukee, 9, §
Washington, Feb, 23 -—-The demo
eratie national committee met in the
parlors of the Hotel Raleigh at noon
Thursday to fix the time and place
for holding the national democratic
convention, The committee was
ealled to order by Senator Jones,
chairman of the committee. Every
state and territory was represented,
either by the national committecman
or by proxy.
It was decided to allow each city
which was a eandidate for the honor
of entertaining the convention 30
minutes in which to present its
olalme, It was also decided that the
speeches in favor of the two rival
eitien, Kansas City and Milwaukee,
should be made in rotation. James
A. Reed, prosecuting attorney of Kan
sis City, made the opening speech,
presenting the claims of the metrop
olis of the southwest,
When the name of New York wans
called Chairman Jones announced
that Representative Levy, of that
state, had announced that he desired
to present New York's name, but as
Mr. Levy was not present, New York
was passed. National Committeeman
Camphbell, of New York, said he had
no knowledge that New York desired
her name presented,
Mayor Rose of Milwaukee present
ed the claims of the Badger city.
Representative Cowherd, of Mis
sourl, reenforced Mr. Reed's argument
in favor of Kanmas City, This eity
came not with promises of the future,.
but with her record of the past,
Ex-ov. Peck, of Wisconsin, was the
necond spenker in behalf of Milwan
kee. In 1502, he said, he made o funny
wpecch before the national committee
and Milwaukee lost the convention by
one vote, He proposed to take warning
from that experience. He devoted his
time to Impressing upon the commit
tee the necessity of propitiating the
GUerman-Americans who were now
triend'y disposed toward the demoe
racy.
David Overmyer, of Kansas City,
made the closing speech for Kansas
City. He aroused much énthusinsm by
suying that the platform nnd the man
were already selected by the demoe
racy of the country,
Hepresentative Lentz, of Ohio, closed
for Milwaukee, arguing that upon the
German vote the fate of the next elee
tion would hinge. Milwaukee was
the center of German art and litera
ture. The influence of the eonvention
foreed out through German channels
from Milwaukee could not be overesti
mated. The Germans were in earnest,
he declared; they wanted an oppor
tunity to punish the MeKinley admin
istration. If the committee failed to
win the election next fall, it would be
because they lost the opportunity to
get the German vote,
The committee at 2:10 took a recess
for one hour, It then assembled In ex
eccutive seasion to consider the time and
place of holding the national conven
tion,
ANTLIMPERIALISTS.
The FEastern Conference Hegun at
Philadelphin-Will Held Twe
Days' Session.
Philadelphia, Feb, 23.-An “eastern
conference” of anti-imperialists be
gan here Thursday snd will remain in
sension two days, The conference is
snid by its promoters to be another
step in the movement to bring the
war in the Philippines to an end.
The ieaders say that a show of hands
in Philadelphia & few months in ad
vance of the republican national con
vention will have some weight in In
dueing the delegates to recognise
thelr claims. They have contended
that the conference in Chicago last
October resulted in a great boom to
thelr movement in the west. The
principal spesker of the occasion will
be Hon. Carl Sehurz.
Hout Chinese Vorces,
Rangoon, British Burmah, Feb, 23.--
A Britishofficial attached to the bound
ary commission, named Hertz, while
touring the Hurmah-Chinese frontier,
with an escort, has engaged and routed
two considerable forces of hostile Chi
nese from Hien Kawg Pa, killing the
leader of the Chinasmen and 70 Chinese.
Withdraw from British Order.
New York, Feb, 23-At the last
meeting of Court Unique, Ancient Or
der of Foresters, Brooklyn, the eourt
withdrew from the British order and
joined the Foresters of Amerien. The
Boer flag was unfurled and grected
with much applause.
HKentuekinn Deand.
Louisville, Ky., Peb. 23, — News has
heen received of the death in NXew York
of Hon. ficorge M, Davie, one of the
most prominent lawyers of the state.