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The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-19
A COSTLY UNDERTAKING.


GENERAL Lawton, who was
chosen to lead the attack against
the guerilla warriors in the Philip
pines, because of his experience in
fighting the indians, has given il
as his opinion that it will require
100000 troops to subdue the in
surgents. One of the leaders of
the Fillipinos has asserted that
the climate will claim half that
number before the season is at an
end.
Arrangements that are being
made by the authorities at Wash
ingion and the retiral of the troops
under Lawton in the Philippines.
give color TO both assertions. The
undertaking of this country is,
therefore, serious one.
1t is more than ever necessary
for the government to make up its
mind what to do with respect to
the islands. The rebels are play
ing a waiting game. They are not
anxious for battle, they are going
to depend on the rainy season.
They will harass the American
troops day and night, but will
never wait to be moved down. In
Cuba n very small force, using
such tactics, kept the Spanish at
bay, with fearful mortality. for
yenrs.
There is but little hope for re-
turn of the volunteers, if the re-
cent policy is going to be contin-
ucd. There are not enough reyu-
lars to take their places, and even
with the forces nj hand the con
qucred territory had to be abnn-
doned. The volunteers whose
terms have expired do not desire
to eulist, even with the compare
lively large bonus the war depart
mcnt has offered to those on the
islands to remain. aud the army is
no, filling up as fast us the author
lilies would prefer. To maintain
its status on the island of Luzon
the present army cannot be reduc-
ed because it is estimated that
when the bad season begins not
over 80 per cent will be able to
continue in the field 1t is hard
ly fair TO the volunteers to keep
them indefinitely in the tropics
lighting for something that has
not been defined. They volun
teered to fight Spain, but there
was no outcry when there was dan
ger to the flag from Aguinaldo's
forces. Now the situation is diff
ferent. The very best evidence is
to the effect that The insurgents
can keep coming for a year or
two. The optimistic talk from
Washington the last week or two
that the back bone of the rebellion
was broken WIS unfortunately un-
true. The American forces passed
over the islands, sweeping the
rebels before them, but the rebels
are back on their old grounds de-
flying the invading army and en-
couraging it to enter the swamps.
knowing what the result will be
in the end.
And for what is it all? No one
seems to be able to tell The
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-19

WANTED "A lot of clean cotton
rags, large pieces, fer press wiping
AT the TRIBUNE office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-19

When you wish a rush order for
ice ring up phone No. III. or
signal The white wagons. The
Florence Crystal Ice Co. 33tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
The West Virginia senatorsbip

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Jan. 23.-Bsllot.
ing for United States Senator may begin
to-day. As the republicans have ma
jority Of only one on joint ballot, and
that is 10 dispute, tie present struggle
promises TO be an exciting one. John
T. McGraw ia the democratic CAUCUS
nominee, aad n. z. Scott, that OF the
republicans. Before the order OF BAL
loting is reached to-day it is expected
that there will be lively scenes in both
branches of the legislature in the line
OF retaliation.
The joint ballot for Senator sched-
uled for to-day will not be taken till
Wednesday. Senator Elkius arrived
this morning and mas taken charge OF
the republican end of the fight. Scott,
the republican nominee, comedies that
ne caDnot be elected on the first Joint
ballot unless the present status is
changed. The republican majority
on joint ballot is Only one, aud
Delegate Hapstopstall, republican. re-
fuses to vote for Scott. Eikina has
approved the plan Of organizing a
''rump" House ifthe democrats attempt
to gain control By unseating members
OF the House.
This uorning the Senate did not take
up the resolution unsaatiDg the three
democrats whose seats are contested, as
the committee on privileges and cleo
tons did not report, but viii be ready
to do so this afternoon or tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
TELEGRApHIC BREEITIES.

Jim Jefries, the heavy weight pugil,
list, has received telegram from his
manager to start from San Francisco
for New York to sign articles for a
match with FitZsimmons. Jefries will
probably leave to day.
Peter Cornell was shot and instantly
killed at Pittston, Pa, last night while
demonstrating with some Polandera
who were making a noise and disturb
ing his sick sister.
The Virginia Coal. Iron and hallway Com
psRy has bought the immense blast furnaces
at Max Meadows, Pulaski, Roanoke, Va, and
Bristol, Tenn; also the Bristol and Eliza.
BEETHOVEN and the South Atlantic and Ohio
Railroads. The price paid was SO COCOON
casn.
According TO dispatch from Manila, the
Filipino Congress at Mslolos mas authorized
the release OF Spanish civil prisoners and will
shortly liberate the military prisoners.
The Delaware senatorial situation is still
unchanged and st present there is no likeli.
hood of 8 successor to Senator Gray being
eleC ted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
VIRGINIA NEWS

Mrs. Hannah Crump Thomp son, wife
OF DR.. J. F. Thompson, died at her
home, in Fredericksburg, on Saturday.
Last Wednesday evening, at the resi-
dence OF the bride, at Manassas, Mr.. ].
G. Kincheloe, OF Fairfax. and Mis-
Mauds Conner were quietly married.
The two large cotton factories in
Mauchezter-the Marshall Mills, which
have been idle for eighteen months, and
the the Old Dominion Mills, which
have not been at work since the fire OF
FIVE or more years ago-wiil both re-
sumo operations in the near future,
Mrs. Ann Coleman. widow Of Mr.
Stokeley Coleman and mother of the
late Scion 7. Coleman, died at her
home, near MaTye, in Spottsylvania
county, on Saturday. The deceased
was in the 91st year OF her age. a son,
Mr.. Wesley Coleman, survives her.
The Governor has appointed Col. 10.
Lane Stern assistant inspector general:
Capt. W. W. Barrow, acting assistant
adjutant general. and General William
Male, adjutant general, Is delegates
from this State to the military conyen-
ton to be held at Tampa, Fla, FebFu-
airy S.
The prospects for building the Con-
federate museum at Richmond are con-
sidered excellent. It is believed that DIR.
Rouss's offer to give 500, 900 on the con-
dtions that the city in which this
memorial is to be raised will contribute
or secure the same amount may be re-
allied.
The wedding Of Mrs. Virginia
Fowle, nee Taylor, aud Mr.. Fred. P
Metzger, chief clerk OF the general land
Office 10 Washington took place Oh Sat.
urday at Leesburg, in st James Church,
and was largely attended. a special
train carried q large number OF the
Washington friends of the contracting
parties.
The Povhatsn gold mine, located in
the eastern end OF Culpeper county,
was sold at auction on Saturday under
decree Of the United States Court.
The contest for the property was spirit
ed between Captain Johnson, under
whose supervision the property was
developed and ex Congressman Skunk,
of Pennsylvania. Capt. Johnson se-
cured the mine for about S40,0 900, and it
is stated to be his intention to put it in
operation at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
TELEGRAPHTC NEWS
Foreign News

RouE Jan. 3D.. Lapponi, the
Pope's physician, says thai his pa
tents constitution is the strongest ne
mas ever known, and predicts that ne
will live to see the twentieth century
MADRID, Jan. 23.-From Comments
in the press here it Is evident that the
Spaniards are pleased over the trouble
between the Americans and the insuE-
gents in the Philippines and the COL
teution az Washington over the treaty
ratification. The attitude OF the tIii-
pinos toward the United States has
strengthened Premier Sagasta's po-
sitiou, IS it has shown that Spain
would have been unable 10 Keep the
Islands srd that Ssgasla really did well
TO secure indemnity for what was an
unsecured asset.
GLASGOW, Jan. ga crew OF sixty
picked ssaueu has been engaged for
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock.
which Is to contest for the Americas
cup. Sir Thomas is negotiating for the
purchase OF the late Baron Ferdinand
de Rothschild's steam yacht Rome to
convey his large party 10 America.
The Shamrock will BE- launched early
in april.
PARIS. Jan. 23.-Admiral Valery has
ordered reinforcenents from the har-
bors at Brest and Calais. Leaves for
absence for the marines OF the French
northern squadron have been Cancelled,
4 writer il La Liberte argues that
France is in strong position TO light
England. He says she would not make
the mistake Spain did il the war with
the United States, but would play g
waiting game that would eventually
tire England out. Meanwhile, says the
writer, war would unite France and
dispel the Dreyfus nightmare.
ROME, Jan. . The Frauco-Italian
commercial treaty is expected to be
ratified Thursday by an immense par
Elementary majority. This treaty ar
rangemeut win France will add 10 the
weakness OF the Dfeibund.
Il il rumored that 8 scandal in the
army has caused dissentions between
Premier Pelloux snd Count Finnoci-
ario, Minister OF Justice.
PARIS, Jan. 23.-Tne lates: craze Of
the leuueSs5 doTee, OF Parl=, Is Ior
post prandial surgical operations, the
guests evincing great delight at wit
Messing the bloodlettiug scenes. Upon
a recent occasion. however, the guests
ct one OF these entertainments upon
recognizing a distinguished lady Of
Paris as the subject, expressed great
indignation.
MANILA, Jan. 23.-The formal pro-
mitigation OF the constitution OF the
Philippine republic occurred at Malolos
to day, with much ceremony. a de-
cree was also signed liberatiug the
Spanish civil prisoners il the hands OF
the Filipinos.
BERLIN. Jan. 23.-United States Am
basSador White in 90 interview today,
said that no trouble was anticipated
here over the situation ia Samoa. The
American and German governments, he
says, are working harmoniously to-
gether.
PARIS, Jan. 23.-The court of cassa.
ton mas been proceeding with the ex-
animation OF eI-Maior Esterhazg since
noon. Esterhazy entered the Palace OF
Justice without being recognized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
THE NICARAGUA CANAL BILL

L
As has been stated in the Gazette,
the Senate on Saturday passed the MIC
argua canal bill. a number of amend
ments were made to the bill, bnt there
was no opposition to vote when the
time came, and g roil-csll developed
only six votes in opposition to final pas
sage. The canal bill, as passed, con.
tinues the name OF tbs Maratime Canal
Company. 1t provides for the issuance
OF 600 900 shares OF stock at 800 each.
To enable the company to comply with
this requirement treasury warrants to
the amout of s., 900, 900 are authorized,
with proFiso that only go much Of the
amount shall be paid az shall be re-
quired to pay the actual cash value OF
the rights, privileges, franchises and
property st the time of the pawn snt,
the value to be determined By commits
sioners to be appointed by the Preai-
dent. This being done, the Secretary
of the Treasury is authorized to SUBJ
scribe for $4,000 shares of the COM
pany's stock for the government OF the
United States. The company is author
lied to contract for the completion OF
the canal within ak years. The canal
is to be large enough "for the use of the
largest sea-going vessels" The Presi
dent is requested to open negotiations
for the abrogation OF the Clayton-Bul-
wer treaty or any other treaty found to
be in existence aud standing in the way
of the construction of the canal. The
neutrality of the canal is guaranteed,
but the right to protect it against the
interruption of business between the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United
States is reserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23

SHOOTING AT NEWPORT NEws.-J. J.
Gloven, who, with Charles Adams, runs
the Bijou Theater. variety house, in
Newport News, was shot and possibly
fatally wounded Saturday morning by
Walter Wood, 8 bartender. The trouble
is said to have started with Gloven's
action in ejecting Wood from the
theater Saturday night for being disor-
DERBY. The two men met in front OF
the theater yesterday morning and had
some words. Wood suggested that
GloVen get his revolver and the two re.
pair to the field across the street, where
they could fight duel. Gloven assent
ed and started in to get his gun, where
upon Wood drew q 32-caliber revolver
and fred three shots at the other, two
taking effect, one in the head and the
other il the bowels. Wood walked to
police headquarters and gave himself
into custody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NV Yogz. Jan. 22.-The stock -narkes
opsned II = p=rfee. tuTiy bury OF excite
1neut PE;ces covered rzDge Of severn
points, in many insrsnces advancing and de-
s.!ining with equal violence. Tie wildnesz OF
the Inzrke. co1tinued 1ithcu. abztenenE
and after the early Transactions regularly
Tss general. No such eItTaordinsry more
mems in prlcez have been witnessed IN years
SIS IVES shown il the dealings Of the fIzt ~
nlin1res The wild movements that to-oK
plsce in various Q1Grters Of me 11zfEet PAIN
il served 20 unseI.l4 speculative confidence
and he whole market was weakened by II
o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
NETS Or TIE Day.

Earthquakes in southern Greece yes.
terdsy destroyed g number OF villages
and injured many persons.
The ice bridge al Niagara broke yes-
terday evening and several persoos
narrowly escaped being carried oTer
the falls.
The French minister foE war, Il. De
Freycinef, ms released Major Ester
hszg from MS oath OF professional Sc
crecy in view OF his forthcoming ;e=ti-
mony in the Dreyfua case.
L5pis J. Snure, OF NeV York, who
stole $4,000 in order TO care for MS
sick wife, was allowed 70 leave prison
and see her ct her home yesterday.
she is dying OF consumption.
Justice Brewer, OF the United States
Supreme Court, says in g London in
terYiew that ''the hurrah element
Is On top" and that, in his opinion, a
majority IN this country fayors expan-
sion.
Santiago Is said TO be in a bad sani-
tary shape. The decentralization Is
caused by the refusal 10 pay money for
labor. The Cubans threaten TO retire
to the mountains rather than 70 Eork
without compensation. Depredstions
are reported in Mayari.
Senator Davis, who has charge OF the
peace treaty, has been informed that
thirty-six Senators will oppose ratifc4-
ton unless the treaty is modified or 8
resolution is adopted declaring against
permanent occupation OF the Philip
pines By the Uaited States.
Senator Teller Is said to be OF the
opinion that the Indian monetary com
mission, OF which Lord Hamilton Is al
the head, will seek 70 establish the
gold standard as basis OF the cur
rency for India instead OF reopenipg the
mintH for the rea coinage OF silver at
the -atio Of 223 to l, al any other ratio.
a dispatch from Berlin says Ger
many, it Is understood, Is not likely to
propose 2 conference q 10 Samoan al
fairs, but the government will readily
consent 10 enter 8 conference If the
United States government proposes
one. The German gunooat Iltis hes
been ordered 10 samoa 10 replace TIE
cruiser Cormorant.
The latest adyices from Iloilo state
that the American troops have not yet
landed there. 4 dispatch from Ma
Mia says Americans and Filipinos were
probably nearer conflict on the even
ing OF the 18Th than at any other time
since the occupation. The Filipinos
were threatening, but General O.is
went TO the scene and Gained them.
4 monster mass meeting was held in
the Academy OF Music, in New York
yesterday, TO protest against the policy
.. Of Imperialism "a policy OF infamy,"
". Bourke Cochran characteriZss this
heresy OF imperialism. Senator Eus-
tice also opposed the acquisition. EI
President Cleveland, Hon. Vim. Jen-
nings Bryan and Bishop Potter sent
letters approving the object Of the
gathering. Labor leaders also pointed
out the dangers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
THE PRESIDENT CRITICISED.

= VIII 1Ol1J-l|.
National Commander of the Union
Veterans Union. r. G. Dyrenforth,
made an address in Washington last
night at the meeting of the Union Vet.
Grams Union in which he severely,
though indirectly, criticised the recent
u.terances of President Mckinley con,
corning Confederate veterans. The
General among other things said /:
''The Union Veterans Union is not
lost in ecstasy Just at present, at the
aeeming attitude OF some in authority,
who, we think, should be more thought.
ful against opening the door to coming
suggestions of equality of those who
did everything they could to destroy
the Union with those who made every
sacrifice to preserve it. No man OF
their opposing political party need hope
for a moment that any condoniDg Of
their acts and position will gain him g
single vote among the 'cornfeds,' nor
of any of their kin, while it may cost
him thousand upon thousand OF votes
elsewhere. This order must now stand
up for the rights of its members, or
they who did so much to preserve this
Union will be placed on an equality
with the rebels and copperheads, who
did everything they could to destroy
it. II We 90 not as q unit exert force,
the old soldiers will have no preference
whatever. l think the disposition OF
the day is to obliterate all distinctions
and forgive and forget; that is, forgive
the rebel and forget the union soldier.
Yea, worse; it is to forget the union
soldier and reward the REBEL"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23

CHICAGO CATTLE MAREEr. Jan. 21.-
Cattle.-Tbere was not enough cattle receiv-
cd 10 make market as result OF the small
ofering OF choice cattle during the week
prices for those grades were 15a20c higher
than week ago: fancy cattle S6s6. 10; choice
steera s. 60.5. 95; medium 81 9Oa5 20 beef
steers S4s4 50. Western fed steers S4A5. So
Texas steers $3.75a5.25, calves So. 50a6. go.
Hogs-A moderate supply OF hogs and sn
active demand resulted in advancing prices 3
al pc; fair TO choice S3.721aa3 S71a pack.
iDg lots S3.55a5.70, mixed S3.55a3 rs,
butchers S3.5139a3 S21e. light So 5Oa
3 ~ pigs So 25.3.55. Sheep The few
dro7es OF sheep offered were closed out st M
changed prices; calls 10 choice sheep SEA
I. ., yearlings S4-10a460; lambs $3.75a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. Jan. p.
Beef Cattle were in good demand snd firm.
The quotations were SIS follows; Show sock
&c, extra 5a.a57sc, good 5laa5ssc, medium
5t4a5ssc, common 42.a51sc per ID. Sheep
sheep were inactive. The quotations were
as follows: Extra 4a.4s5c, good 4ks.a41,c,
medium 33.a4c. common 21aa3lac per ID.
Lambs 3s5@.c per ID. Hogs we're firm at
5t4s555c per ID for best Westerns and 5a5l.c
per ID for other grades. Fat cows were IN
good demand at 2lea3l.c per ID. Thin Cows
sold al s. 70 SIS per head. Veal calves were
active at 4lpa1 1Rc per ID. Mich Cows were
steady at $50 10 $50 per head. City Dress.
ed Beeves were in good demand and steady
at 6a8&.c per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
TREY too su

Ex-AxB4ssADoR EUsTI5 says theIe
are only two persons whose ideas OF
the subject Of annexation have given
him serious thought, one OF whom Gays
that b. annexing the Philippines the
sale OF some American manufactures
could be increased in those Islands, and
the other. preacher who thinks that
the sale Of Protestant bibles could also
be increased there. Indeed, when care
fully and impartially considered il seems
that the Spanish war was instigated
and effected by the desire for pecuniary
profit, and that its legitimate coD=e-
queDce, the annexation Of foreign ter
ritory, il being promoted By the same
motive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23

TIE insurgents in the Philippine Isl
ands were stimulated and assisted by
the United States government in their
effortto effect their liberty and iDde-
pendence. But that object having been
secured, they are now told that they
have been bought for twenty million dol
lars and that if they don't submit quiet
" to their new masters they will have
their heads shot offs az they have no
rights that anybody in this country Is
bound to respect. No wonder they
now regret they didn't bear the Ills
they lad rather than fig 10 others that
thew knew not OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
TIE spanish treaty il termed By the

TIE Spanish treaty il termed By the
iingoe= the "peace treaty" Il shonld
more correctly be called ''war treaty.
and that the jingoes think the latter the
more appropriate nane for it Is proved
by the efforts they are making TO put
this country on war footing, to e.
large the navy, and 70 increase the
strength OF the army to one hundred
thousand men. Twenty-Five thousand
ware sufficient before the adoption OF
the nav imperializtic policy, aud would
be now, but for that policy. but with
Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba and the
Philippines, in addition to the forty'f7e
States and three territories OF this coun-
Try, to take care OF, an army OF ore
hundred thousand men would be e.
TREY too small
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23

A MESSING MAN RETURNED. Mr..
Walter S. Stulz, who resides at 1917
east Broad street, Richmond, disap-
peared from home Thursday morning,
saying he was going away in search Of
health, and also to better his financial
condition. He assured his wife that he
mad no idea OF making an attempt upon
his life, and intimated that ne would
not be gone long. He wrote touch
ing letter to Bishop Penick, asking him
TO do what he could for his family dur
ing his absence. His wife was greatly
worried. Mr.. Stulz returned to his
family Saturday might from Ashland.
He is unable to say how he got there,
and says from Thursday until he came
to hlg right mind in Ashland that after
noon, he could give no account of him
self.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
Senator Ouay,s Eight.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 23.-This
morning the outlook for long dead.
lock Oh the senatorial election ia more
promising than at any time since the
fight began. The impression that it
must be Quay or no body at this
session OF the legislature is growing in
the minds of those who have made q
study Of the situation. 1t is tight
situation which Senator Quay controls.
The joint ballot for Senator to day re-
suited as follows: Quay, So; jerks, 80;
Dalzell, 10, and scattering Is. Total
$50. Necessary to choose, on this bal
lot, 76.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23

NoyE OF the few cases Of smallpox
that have occurred here has been fatal.
and all have been of q mild type. They
have been confined almost entirely to
negroes, who, not having sense enough
to avoid the danger OF the disease
themselves, of course have no regard
for that to other people, end 50 have
spread it among their acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23

ALL TIE Southern railroads having
now fallen into the hands OF Northern
capitalists, the freight on Southern pig
iron transported over them has been
increased. OF course, this will tend to
decrease the sale and, of necessity, the
production OF such iron. and TO increase
that of the North. But when the South.
ern iron men protest, they are told that
that business is business"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-23
Promises Startling Revelations.

LONDON, Jan. % Ernest T. Hooley,
the bankrupt Spectator and company
promoter, is as confident as ever and
says that ne will continue to live at the
rate OF 12000l pounds year and will
pay 20 shilliDgs in the pound. Hooley
declares that ne welcomes public pros
ecutioD, being prepared to prove the
spotless character OF his transactions,
though he will reveal startling facts
concerning members of the peerage,
having saved many cards up his sleeve.