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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-14

An exchange printed the following:
Congressman Marsh. Of the Fifteenth
Illinois District is champion pool player
of the House. Not long ago be played an
night i'm the billiard hall OF WIZARDS IIo-
tel" Just spell the pool with an Z. and
it never would be known as typographi-
cal error.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-14

The arming Of the nations places that
armament scheme in the light Of gentle
CZarcasm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
SALISBURY WANTS TO RETIRE
QUEEN PERSUADED HIM TO REMAIN
For A TINE.
If Roberts Does Not Have Immediate
Success There VIII De "A Change
in the Ministry.

New York, December 2a.-The Worlds
London cable says: 1t is stated here re-
garding the rumor of Lord Salisburys
resignation that the premier actually did
press the queen to accept on the ground
that failing health and Iiiiyate sorrow
had caused him to lose heart and that
the war crisis demanded younger and
more active counselor.
The queen commanded Arthur Balfour
to visit her at Windsor and induced him
10 persuade his uncle to change his mind
Salisbury finally assented to the queen
wishes, but said thai he would retire on
the first available opportunity.
The fact that the Bon. schomborg Me-
Donnell, the premier's principal political
secretary, has volunteered for service and
leaves at once for South Africa, ipdlcates
that his aged chief can not now mean 10
carry on the duties of prime minister
much longer.
If Field Marshal Roberts fails to turn
the tide of victory in South Africa in
favor of the British government OF ma
tional defense will probably be formed,
with the Duke of Devonshire as PREMIER;
Lord Rosebery, foreign secretary MI
Asquith, colonial secretary, and Sir Henry
Fowler. war secretary
These last are imperalist liberals
pledged 10 the prosecution of the war to
the end.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
RUBoNIo PLAGUE.
Two Cases at Honolulu and Tw,
Deaths.

Two Cases at Honolulu and Two
Deaths.
Washington December 29.--The follow
ing telegram has been received by the
supervising surgeon general CT the United
States marine hospital from Surgeon Car
michael at Honolulu:
Honolulu. December 90, via Victoria, B.
c., December 2S.-There are two cases
reported plague at Honolulu; two deaths
December H. No new cases to December
20, Quarantine against infection raised
December 10.
Surgeon General Wyman, in referring
TO the dispatch, said he did not consider
the situation critical in any respect. He
said also that Honolulu had a competent
board of health This organization had in
times past manifested ability to take good
care of the public welfare in the matter
of health and he had no doubt it would
prove equal to the emergency in the pres
ent instance. DR.. Wyman said that Pa
cifc coast ports in the United States had
been notified of the reports from Honolulu
and that for the present no measures
would be resorted to beyond the exercise
of extra vigilance on the part of the
health authorities.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
puTcn pIsArEEcTIoN.
A Is Srid the Rcports Are Murn
UyerdravD.

A Is said the REPORTS Are Murn
0yerdrHSvD.
London, December 29.-Dispaiches rom
all parts Of South Africa emphasize great
enthusiasm among the troops aud the pub
lie accustomed by The appointments OF
Generals Roberts and Kitchener
Adyices from Capotown, dated December
"a, say an Investigation shows the report
cd disalfection among the Dutch of the
Victoria west district Is oyerdrawn. The
farmers, it is pointed out, are mostly land
owners and will not risk a loss OF their
farms by rising.
dispatch from Lourenzo Marquee,
dated December 20 says curious story -
current, omanating from Boer sources,
that Matt steyn, brother of the president
OF orange Free State, and 500 Free staters
have definitely refused TO continue the
war
London. December 30.-The capetown
correspondent OF the Daily News says: a
leading resident OF vryburg, who was re-
leased by the Beers, saw 1000 coionists
from GriQuland west, He says they are TO
be seen everywhere in the Boer ranks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
WHITE HAD FEVER,
But tie Is Reported to Be Better
Now.
THE BoER SHELLS FELL 7HICK,
The General Being Forced to Move His
Headquarters.
FIRE HAS BEEN VERY DAMAGING,
General Jouberi Making Il Rather Warm
tor the BeIeaeuered Garrison.
FIRE HAS BEEN VERY DAMAGING,
AN ADVANCE WAS MADE FROM MAfEKISG
And Bocrs Defended Their Forts,
Holding the Positions Against
British with Close Fighting.

Lndy-n,ith. December ~, win PIC
termnritybnrg.--Gcn white hns
Ind n slight attack of fever. hut he
Is now conNnlcsccnt.
The Boer shell lire Inns been very
dnmnGing recently. Friday one shcu
killed six men aud wounded nine.
The same missile killed four horses.
GERS lines. slightly woundtnE SIX
officers. several shells have fallen
close to General Whites house, COM
pcIIIng the removal of headquarters
to another point. II is reported that
General Joubert liz again in com
ghand of the Uucrs here. The milf
tary authorities appear confident.
but are very rctirent. Beers have
and westward ia inrge numbers.
Pretoria. rursdnY, Dcccmhcr 30,
hS way nj Lourcunp Marquee. pcccm-
ports a- follows from Noiopo; ''0n
Monday morning the curmr trunt
Matching attacked one % our forts
in force with cannon, Aisxims ana
nm nr,norcd train. md so persistent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
LADYsMITH. SUPPLIED.
rh~ Garrison CInims to Have Plcnty
~ prnyfsinna.

The Garrison CInims to Have Plcnty
of Provisions.
PietermarItzburg. Wednesday, December
PA dispatch from Ladysmith dated De-
cember 20 says; The Beers have another
bowitzer on Surprise hill, replacing the
gun captured in the sortie OF the rne bri-
gade. While they watch us nightly Win
a scarchlight, and lombard the place uaiiy'
they show no signs OF assaulting the town
They probably think they can starve ps
out, hut we have plenty Of provisions. lne
total casualties since The siege began are
seventy men killed and 2s6 wounded.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
coNrRApANp OF WAR.

Indemnity of consignees Must h'
shown.
Washington. December 29.-The seizure
by British warshlps of several merchant
ships carrying cargoes of American goods
to Delagoa Bay on the ground that the
goods were destined for the Beers is bring
ing out that fact that several new con-
tentions on the law OF contraband are IN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
r,enrINc UNDER JounERr.
Russians Are Enlisted In the Boer
Army.

London, December 3o-The Marseiiles
correspondent OF the Daily Mall tele-
graphing the substance of an interview
with the Russian general. Gourko, eldest
son of the famous Gourko, who is now
about TO start for Pretoria, says that the
Russian officer made the following state.
mept: IT have been offered the command
OF Boer army corps. In my own mind'
am absolutely confident OF the success
OF the Beers You may take my word for
IL that thousands OF Russians are now
agbting under General Joubert
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
TRAxsvAAL GOLD TAX.
II Varies from Thirty to Fifty
Per lc,nt

Per Cent
Pretoria, Deaember 25 tMonday),
The transvaal government has
promulgated new gold tax law
by which individuals and companies
working their own mines are taxed
80 per cent of the output while
mines worked by the government
will pay so per cent Suspended
mines will pay 80 per cent on their
probable output calculated on three
months workings. Reducing works
will pay 80 per cent of their net
profits. The law Is retroactive 10
October IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30

London. December 3O.-The Times pub
fishes the following dispatch from Chieve-
ley camp, dated December "a; Parties
of Beers approached today within three
miles of Chieveley camp. threatening our
watering parties, who are compelled to go
some two miles owing to the scarcity of
water.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30

VOWED in the case Thus far tho discussion
has turned on the point that the consgnors
we're American residents in Philadelphia.
But ii is commended in some official quar-
tiers that the FIRST QUESTION In the case is
as 10 the consgnee. not the con signor. Ac-
cording TO this view he Original snip
ments have been In good fn!th, but so long
as the consignment WAS likely to pass into
the hands % the Beers it was subject to
tho rules goyerning contrsband Of wal and
could be seized. 1t is expected therefore,,
that when the inquiry is presented nv AM
bassador Choate at London and Consul
Hollis ut Pretoria they viii have before
them not only tine facts as to the original
consignment but also all Of mo eyiden
relating to the bona ides OF the conslgne2s
in having no connection with the Beers.
London. December 3o--Iord Roseberry
writes as follows this morning to the
Times: "There are disauleting ntimattoas
which appear to point TO our government
having treated foodstufs rs contraband Of
war As this is a matter Of supreme i'm
portance venture to address the line to
you in the hope that it may elicit an au-
lucrative statement on the subject
The Times, commenting editorialy upon
Lord Roseberys letter, says, Too little
IL known OF the seizures for any valid
inference safely 10 be known. An emer-
eency might arise when certain foodstrlfs
would be regarded as contrahand white
others would not. especially If the latter
we're intended for non combatantS. There
might, for instance. be reasonable grounds
for treating canned goods as contrahahn
and -four as legitimate.
After admitting that 1t would be un-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
Impudent ana Clumsy Invention.

Impudent ana Ci"ms!
Berlin. December 29-The Reichsanzei-
ger this afternoon publishes the following:
The Local Anzeiger continues, in spite
of the contradiction of the Wolff bureau.
to advertise itself with communications
regarding the alleged contents OF the
Anglo German treaty We are authorized
to declare that the statements in question
are founded on impudent and clumsy in
vention."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
WRATHER INFORMATION.


easton, December 29.-Forecast for
~ and Sunday:
leIas-clcudy Saturday; probably
IN northwest portion; Sunday rain;
~, TO south winds.
AeIlco-Rain or snow in northern;
n na,aern portion Saturday and prob
|ss.aay; variable winds.
teiss, oklahoma and indian Terri
lSuoy saturday; Sunday rain; south
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
EVENTS in NATAL
Indicate thai Something Important will
Soon Happen.
Beers HAVE MADE CONNECTION
With the Rail Line to COlenso Around
Ladysmith.
GE' III, S PREPARING TO MOVE,
But i :. ~ ~,ke An.
otht, 'so,s,
AN ENGAGEMENT WITH KAFflRs REPORTED
And Boers Are Snid to Have Routed
Thcm-British Forts on MOddcr
River Captured.

Pretoria, December 25 (Monday) Cen
December %, that trains are now running
to Colenso, indicating that the Beers have
built connection around Ladysmith.
General Cronje reports from Modder River,
December "a that the Beers captured two
British forts at thurman December II.
1t is rumored that General Methuen's big
naval gun has exploded.
Pretoria, Tuesday, December &c, by way
of Lourenzo Marquee, Thursday, Decem-
Der 2S.-Commandant Swart reports from
the laager at Alowynskop, near Zeorust,
that he had an engagement Friday, De-
cember 90. with Kaffrs in the neighbor-
hood of Derdorpoort The Kaffrs occu'
pied strongly fortified ridge and were
we'll prepared for emergencies. After
heavy fighting tho burghers captured the
Kaffr position, losing three killed and
FIVE wounded.
London, December 80, a. m. The
latest special dispatches from Chieveley
camp hint darkly at some important move
ment as imminent This is interpreted
with some misgivings to mean that Gen
erai Butler contemplates a renewal OF his
attempt to relieve Ladysmith
1t is reported by the same dispatches
that the Beers have now retired to the
north bank of the Tugela, being afraid
that the swollen stream may bar their
retreat They are also moving their
laagers near Ladysmith, probably with the
intention of putting further pressure on
the garrison, which now seems to be suf-
fering pretty heavily from bomeardment,
1t is difficult, however. to conceive that
General Butler would make another from
tai attack, especially now that the river
is rising and an additional indication that
this is not his purpose is the fact that he
has removed headquarters back to Frerc.
The Boer movement northward from the
i
my's usual plan of securing a safe line
of retreat. 1t is known that further ar
tillery is due to arrive for General Butler,
but the belief here is that his forces even
then will be too weak. He may, however,
be animated by desire to accomplish
something before the arrival of Lord Rob-
erts and to satisfy the keenness of his men
to retrieve their defeat.
The reported engagement with Kaffirs
is very vague. and can not be explained
pending the arrival of later dispatches.
The earl of Mount Edgecomb, brother
in law of Lord Lansdowne, says the war
office would countenance a scheme to en-
roll volunteers in sort of preparatory
stage in order to learn drills and the like.
The number of members of the house of
commons who have volunteered for the
front threaten seriously to reduce the
governments majority when parliament
reassembles
The Rothschilds have donated $4,000 to
the Buckinghamshire volunteer fund. 1t
is estimated that 100000 will be con-
tributed privately to volunteer funds
throughout the country. Already the fund
for the relief of the families of soldiers
exceeds 100000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
Rocrs Approach nulIer.

General Breckenridge wants six addi-
tional aides for his department.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Washington December 29.-Most of the
time of the cabinet meeting was taken up
by Secretary Wilson is discussing the ag
ricuItural possibilities of Alaska.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
General Observations.

-'su'hs taken by the United States
bureau at all stations at s D. m,
~ nth meridian time:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-03
! MoUNDsVILLE BUDGET.
Yesterdays News From Marshall
Esf r1rn,,u,,,,, f,,,t~c f,t,, -t .t,fsg,al

County,s, Chief City.
The Epworth League held It's semi
annual election Of officers Thursday
evening. The following are the officers
|sehcted: President, DR.. W. D. Stewart;
vice presidents. Miss vernle Johnson.
Miss Lena McDan!els, Miss Maggie
Hammond and J. W. Rogers; secretary,
Miss Lula Jones; treasurer. Miss Alice
SANFORD: organist, Miss Mary Cats.
The following were elected delegates to
the state convention to be held at
Grafton. June 27-29: Misses Margaret
Hamcnond. ,Madge Mathews and Daisy
Cats: altcrnates. Walter NJ. Evans,
Lena McDanlels and S. D. Blair.
The. funeral services OF Clarence Bur-
IEE, who died 1T the home OF his father
at Mouatain Lake Park. Thursday
morning, will be held this afternoon at
3 o'cloGk?at the home of his brother. ].
! F. Burnley. on Grant avenue. where the
| remains were taken yesterday morn
Ing. The funeral will be In charge OF
Little Prince Lodge No 10. Knights OF
Pythias, Of which he was a member.
Rev. y. i. Ash. pastor OF the Methodist
| Episcopal church, VIII conduct the SER
Vices. Interme1t at Mount Rose Gene
! terry.
All members OF the knights Of Pyth-
las lodges here and visiting members
| are requested to meet at the castle hall
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock for the pur-
pose OF attending the funeral OF Clar-
ence L. Burley.
There VIII be quarterly meeting at the
NJ. %. CHURCH Sunday. Presiding Elder
a. Moore viii preach In the forenoon,
and the sacrament OF the Lords supper
VIII be administered at the evening se--
Vice. ~.
The Will OF the lnte Joseph McComps,
OF Sherrarl. was proba:ed In the county
clerks office yesterday. Joseph T. Nc
Combs and A. J. McCombs qualified as
executors.
The June term OF the circuit court
commences next Tuesday. Judge J. r
Pau'i VIII be on the bench, and short
term Is anticipated.
Congressman 3. B. Doveaer and ex.
Mayor Seabright,. of Wheeling. were
business callers In the city yesterday.
Miss Carrie McCpskey, of Cameron.
arrived In the city last evening, to visit
Miss Mary Baldwin. of the Orchard.
Mrs. Or. r. Moss. of Barboursviile, IS
the guest OF her slster-in-law. Mrs.
Amanda Gray. Of Purdy avenue.
The ". c. T. U. entertainment, an
nounced for tonight. h1s been post
poned until Tuesday night.
Mrs. S. A. Walton and daughters viii
entertain at their residence on Seventh
street, this afternoon.
Miss Cora Myers Is home from Ten
nesssec. where she has been teaching
during the winter
Miss Matte Beam. of Pittsburgh, is
sick at the home of a. ]. McDaniels. on
Grant avenue.
A. j. Seamon was In Wheeling yes
terday on business,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-03
MARTINS FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle OF Whcclins's
Progressive Neighbour,

One OF the most pleasant receptions
given In this city. occurred last evening
at the handsome residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Gray and Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Dixon. on North Third street.
The Interior OF the house was elabor-
atcly decorated WITH HowerJ and plants.
About fifty coupleE We're present and
tn" evening was heartily enjoyed by all
who were fortunate enough to be pres
eat. During the evening hours. which
were from 20 IL. sumptuous supper
was served and the tables wer- presid-
cd over in very charming manner by
Misses SLun!c and Anna Boyd, Olive
Smith and Ethel Darrah.
The Republican primaries to elect
delegates to thei5 county convention,
which meets In BeIlalre. June S. will be
held this afternoon. between the hours
of $50 and 6:3o. The voting places will
be as follows: First ward, hose house;
Second warI, Isaac Jones s,ore-roam:
Third ward. city hall; Fourth ward.
John Haynes storeroom: Fifth ward,
hose house..
A two-months'- child OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George McEnresh. OF Second
street. died yesterday morning. The fu-
neral will occur at ? o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Intermcn: will be mace at
Portland.
The ferrybout viii make three trips
to Wheeling wharf tonight. leaving
Martins Ferry at I:l5. Sis and $3.50:
leave Wheeling wharf n. 7:45. . and II.
Rev James 4. Grler. D. D., president
Of Allegheny Seminary. will preach at
the U. P. church tomorrow. morning
and evening.
Mrs. c. n. Watson and son, Campbell
leave to-day for Huntsville. 10 visit
Mrs. Watson's mother. Mrs. Laura Will
kin.
Mrs 4. K. Ong Is expected to-das.
from an extended visit with her sister,
Mrs. W. II. Hall, at Denver. Col!
The ". c. T. L. will meet this after
noon, In the lecture room of the U. p.
CHURCH
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-03
BENWOOD NEWS,


busy 1oWH.
There have been some changes in the
management OF the Drovers' Home A.
c.. many Of the boys disappearing OF
pulling off boxing bouts have sold out,
and the club MS now constituted con-
templates considerable improvement to
the building. An erGeav1r Will be
made 10 pit George Wanko. OF Wash
lngton. against George Carrie In n few
weeks, Mt the club.
Principal NJ. E. German. Of the North
End school, is III of typhoid fever and
Miss Heller McCnbe is'a:tiRg as substi-
tute. Another teacher In the sane
school, Miss Kate Hail. Is also suffer-
Ing from fever. and K Is doubtful if
either teacher wilt be ablO to teach
|, any more this term. y
Young lin Mcntz. who ran away
from home, has been located In Chi
caga. He was 4 Maynard boy, and
his running away: accustomed little sur
prise. He and son Of Cass ius Bow
ers left with Sparks circus. but young
Bowers hasn't been corrallcd yet.
Miss Houston, of the Junction, who
was injured in the car and wagon COLI
sion In Wheeling. was able to be In,
town yesterday. and was Il caller at
the Emergency hospital. Miss 1T0uS.
toms right shoulde: blade was bro
ken.
Benwood does not benefit much from
the street car strike ms regards til.
claim that suburban towns are sccur.
Ing trade which otherwise would have
gone to Wheeling. The claim Is likely
true of Bellnire and Martins Ferry.
The Brailly farm out Boggs' run, has
been laid out In lots. The farm Is a
mile and tt half from the mouth of the
run. and enjoy5a henlthful and pictur-
esque location. Boggs' run Is being
gradually built up.
The special meeting OF council Inst
night developed no definite decision rs
to settlement with the Benwood
Southern. and further action was post
pcaed until councils next meeting.
EN-Clly Recorder Charley Morgan Is
one of the several sufferers from ty-
phold fever and his condition IS q
source OF alarm to his many friends.
Becker & Son, the undertnkcrs. have
pitt their wagon into service, running
10 and from Wheeling. and are enjoy
Ing good patronage.
Handsome structural iron work Is be-
Ing erected over the foundation Tor the
Riverside cold storage house.
II. o. Inman returned to Cannclton,
Pa. yesterday after weeks visit
here
Alctha, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
William Bell, Is III OF typhoid fever.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-03
BELLAIRE HAPPENINGS.
Matters. OF Interest In the Metropolis
DfBeIH,4Ht County

The twenty-third annual commence
schools were held In th.. First NJ. Z.
church last evening, and the church
was crowded to Its utmost capacity
1t was one OF the most successful COM
mencements ever held In this city. Rev.
o. W. Holmes opened the exercises
with prayer, after which music was
rendered. Superintendent Anderson
then announced Brady Bradneld, who
delivered very able Grafton. entitled
How Sleep the Brave" He spoke In
n deep. clear voice that could be heard
throughout the large building, and was
| generously cncorcd.
Mary Carnes followed with m grafton
What VIII Not Woman. Gentle Wo-
man. Dare?" She spoke eloquently
OF what woman has done. and what she
may do. She was we'll received. The
| Apollo ounrtctte WIS then introduced.
and rendered very acceptable NUM-
| Der.
Anna Conleld came next with nm ora
tion, entitled. 1--WE Owe Allegiance"
| Her voice was strong and loud. and
whs easily heard In the rear OF the
| room.
August Duga was then introduced.
and he entertained the audience with
an Grafton. Every Man His Own Mas
| ter"
Emile Collard in her own lnimltable
way gave the laughaDle recitation,
Saunders McGlashan,'a Courtsfrip."
Miss Anna Kunklc. member N the
class OF '9S. and n graduate OF tho
PENNSYLVANIA Female College. was
| then introduced. In n sweet clear
voice she snng Shelleys beautiful and
| pathetic mot Last But Gone Before"
| While she sang the audience sat rs II
cntranccd. Nothing could he henrd In
the room but the sweet voice of the
| singer and the piano accompaniment.
When the last note died away round
| after round OF applause greeted the vo-
CaliSt, showing that her debut In BEL
! lAira had been II grand success When
the applause had died away Earl Green
gave an Grafton "Thc. Buckeye State"
The Grafton was well delivered.
Myrtle Frye followed with splendid
and spicy Grafton, Reflex influence.
! Her voice wns excellent. and She held
attention well
The Apollo Qunrtcttn rendered an
other excellent number. md were heart
lily cncored,
Fred Hoffman discussed In Il mnstcrly
way "The Tendency OF Times." His
orrtiOn showed much thought and
| careful preparation.
llc WIS followed by Miss Annie kcl-
~ with 4 well constructed Grafton. IN
which ahc strongly advocated Manual
| TrAininG for Girls" Hcr voice was
good. and NIL enjoyed her production.
'"rhe Importance Of Firm Self Rcll-
nncc" wns well hnndlrd hy'Orlnndo IT.
win. His voice was a little forced,
but Nc acquitted himself crcdItabiy.
After nnoihcr good plumber by the