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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

The relief of the British garrison o.
1900 men under Gen. Sir George Stew
art White at Ladysmitb, Natal, as
stated yesterday. has at last been &C
complished.
The main army of Gen. Butler has
advanced TO Nelthorpe, six miles south
OF Ladysmith. 1t is believed that pro
vision trains have been sent into the
town. The next move of Gen. Butler
is expected to be 90 attempt to inter
cept the retreating Beers and capture
their big guns.
The siege and relief OF Ladysmith
have cost the British, so far as known,
6,9l2 men in dead, wounded and miss
lng-almost as many as the number OF
soldiers rescued.
Dr. Leander s. jameson, leader of the
famous raid which bears his name, has
bsen one of those shut up in Ladysmitb b.
Tnus both Cocil Rhodes and Dr. Jane.
son have escaped the threatened
capture by the Beers.
The full effect of Lord Roberts STRAIT
egg ID now seen. By makiog his unex-
pected advance in force from the Mod
der river, he has secured the relief Of
Ladysmith and Kimberley, the capture
OF len. CroDje and the abandonment Of
northern Cape Colony by he Beers.
The Beers who were III Cape Colony
have their rear threatened and must
fall back to the Orange Free State for
defensive tactics.
The next important move in the
campaign is expected to be an advance
on Bloemfontein by Lord Roberts and
an advance by Lord Kitchener, who is
at Arundel, to seize the crossings of the
Orange river in the vicinity of Norval's
pont.
Beers are massing 10 force in the VI
cinity OF Roberts's present position.
Msfeking was assaulted by the Beers
February II and Is, but in each case
Col. Baden-Powell's garrison repulsed
the attack.
Lord Lsnsdowne, secretary of state
for war, announced in parliament that
$1,000 more British troops will soon be
sent to south Africa. Thi. will make a
total OF 269, 900 men to cope with the
Boer army, which is estimated by the
London war office at CSC men.
IL is reported 10 Melbourne that
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain has
cabled to the Australian governments
asking whe;ae they can raise an ad-
ditional $500 good riders and marks.
men for service 10 south Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
NEWS 0f THE DAY.

Arthur Atkinson, a broker, 80 year:
old, shot himself in the head at his
apartments in Boston last night and
died this morning. Mr.. Atkinson il
said to have lost heavily in stocks to
such an extent that he had become de,
spondent.
Harry w. Harris, who on October IL
last shot and killed his wife, Eva Har
ris. in Baltimore, and who on February
10 was CONVICTED of murder in the sec.
ond degree, was yesterday sentenced
by Judge Phelps to sixteen years in
the penitentiary.
War Department officials are conf
dent that the back Zone of the Philip
pine war was broken, as General o is
reports no serious resistance to bis
movements. The Filipinos captured a
provision train near San Fernando de
la Union yesterday and killed one of
the men Of the escort from the Third
cavalry.
Mrs. Alice Cooney, widow, living
10 Baltimore, was overpowered and
assaulted by an unknown assailaDt, on
the Washington road, near Gwynns
Falls bridge, The assault, which has
been kept remarkably quiet, was com.
mitted on the evening of January 20.
1t is not known whether the man was
white or colored.
William Black, the negro who as
saulted Miss Jessie Bradford, OF Aber-
deem, Hartford county, Nd, and was ar
rested down the bsv on an oyster boat
and taken back to Baltimore yesterday,
is held at the Eastern station. He was
not taken to Aberdeen or Belair this
morning, because 1t was believed that
he would be lynched at either place.
The friends of ex Senator David B.
Hill. OF New York, are working to
have the ex-senator sent to Kansas
City as one OF the delegates -at.large to
the democratic national convention. 1t
JIG understood that the ex-senator is
willing, although conscious of the fact
that he will hare to take part ia the
nomination of William J. Bryan. Other
probable delegates st-lsrge are ex Sen.
stor Edward Murphy. Richard Croker
and State Senator McCarren, of Brook
Ign. who recently announced bis con.
version to expansion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
From SOuth Africa.

London, March 2.-General Butler
| wires from his headquarters at Ne
thorpe under today's date that 70
wagon loads OF supplies are now enter
ing Lsdysmith, the first eleven con
tanning hospital comforts.
CapetowD, March Ia dispatch
from Orange River station says that
General Cronje, his wife and party
passed through there en- route for
! Cspetown last night. The authorities
made every effort to keep his arrival
and departure secret. No Ons was a.
lowed on the station platform and the
reireshment room was kept closed
prior to the captured Generals arrival.
CroDje entered the restaurant with
General Prettymsn. He looked tired
and detected. After taking his seat ct
table he covered his facs with bis
hands for several moments as if in
prayer.
CapetowD, March 2.--General Cropjs
and his party arrived here today. The
captured general was at once sent to
Smonstown where he will be confined
on the prison ship
Pretoria, Marcn 1.-(Delsyedl. Gen
eral Snyman reports from Molopo, near
Mafeking, that Colonel Plumer's flying
column attempted to approach Mafe-
king from the northwest last week but
has again returned to Gaberones.
Much fever is reported 10 Msfeking.
The federal trenches are within two
hundred and fifty yards Of The town.
London, March 1.-General French
is reported to be in touch with the Boer
forces 90 Roberts front east of Bloom
fontein. 1t is believed that the main
British column is already advancing
eastward.
A Pssrleberg dispatch says that one
OF Kelly-Kenny's infantry brigades has
been sent to strengthen the British line
OF communication to the southwest.
Lorenzo Marquee, March 1.-(De'
layed)-Majuba Day was generally oh
served yesterday in the Transvasl and
Orange Free State as day of thanks
giving and prayer.
President Kruger, addressing large
congregation at the Baptist Church at
Pretoria. said that dark clouds were
still covering the land, but that faith 10
the Almighty and the justice of their
{ ,se would carry the federal forces to
victory.
A Pretoria dispatch says that Lieut..
Best and % Fusileers surrendered yes
terday, stating that they were all that
we're left of their regiment, which was
decimsted in the fighting north OF the
Tugels last Friday.
Allahsbad, India, March 2.-Rudyard
telegraph from South Africa to
the Pioneer urging Iodia to send more
cavalry mounts for use in the Orange
Free State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
Mr.. Cleveland's Failing Health


New York, March 2.-Former Pre.i.
dent Cleveland, d dispatches from Prime.
ton, N. j., report, is a very sick man
lie is not confined to his bed, bur he
seldom leaves bis room on the upper
floor OF bis home, rarely sees visi ors
and takes practically no interest in
any events of the world at large. OF
late. it is stated. he has lost great
deal of weight, and at times he i. de-.
spondent. The series of lecture. Mr.
Cleveland was booked to give before
the students and faculty OF Princeton
will not be delivered this year. TIE
first lecture on "Governmentn should
have been given more than a month
ago. 1t Is likely that Mr.. Cleveland
will seek relief 81 some quiet health re.
sort.
Princeton, N. j., March 2.-Groys-
Cleveland regards the story printed in
New York relative to his ill health rs
grim joke. He was seen this morn.
ing at bis home. The ex-Presdent 81.
peared to be in good health and said
that he had not felt better in year.
Early in the fall, he said, he had SUI.
fered from rheumatism, but has now
fully recovered. His lectures, he aid.
had not been abandoned, as reported.
He never intended to deliver them un
til early in April, and he expects to full.
fill the contract.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

AS THE company that is asking for a
charter for q new railroad between
Washington and Richmond refuses TO
ssv whether or not that road will come
through Alexandria, and as it is iu
mored that it may 60 around this city
and connect with the B. & o. K. Il. by
a bridge across the Potomac above
Georgetown, Alexandrians have DO
good cause to regret that the bill grant
ing the charter referred to is meeting
with SO many objections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
Rhodes Millions,

London; March 2.-Gibson Bowles
conservative member of Parliament for
Kings Lynn, will suggest to Mr.. Bal.
four, First Lord of the Treasury, that
the diamonds stored at Kimberley We
distributed among the troops who rec.
cued the town as salvage, or that they
at least be applied to the relief OF the
widows and orphans of the fallen.
Cecil RHODES stated the other day
that the profits OF the De Beers Com
pany last year were SIC. 100000, and
that there are diamonds in Kimberley
DOW valued at 1926, 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

THE democratic State committee oi
Nsw Hampshire has appointed its del
eSstes to the next national democratic
conveption, and, as was expected, all OF
,hem are for Mr.. Bryan. Those to be
snno;nted BY the districts will also be
Rrvan men. And so it goes; the demo-
Gratis Of the whole country, NORTH
South, East and West, want Mr.. bryan
70 he their leader, and if The will OF the
majority should be supreme anywhere
It should certainly be In the democratic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH 2 1900.
NEAR MANILA yesterday a squad G

NEAR MANILA yesterday q squad o.
U. s. Cavalry guarding a wagon train
was attacked by a band OF Filiplnos
and scattered, some of lis members be-
inc killed and some captured. The
President, it is reported, has ordered
that Filipinos fighting for their coun-
try shall be treated hereafter as beyond
the pale OF civilized warfare and De
hanged as soon as captured. Vast
vould bs said OF him by the friends
and relatives if the scores of American
nrisouers in the Philippines should be
hanged?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

It's small business for country
that taxed its own people billion dol
lars for war to relieve the people of
Porto Rico of alleged Spanish tyranny,
to Aout the Constitution In order to be
enabled to get million and quarter
from those people-the amount that will
be collected annually by the bill that
passed the q. s. House of Represents.
tiyes last Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
| TO-DAY'S TELFGRAPHIC NEWS
From Richmond.

Especial dispatch to Alexandra Gazette ]
Richmond, March 2.-Ths amend
ment to the Ballston Railroad charter
has passed the House of Delegates
after hot fight for some reason ur :
known. Mr.. Toney, of Manchester,
opposed it.
The bill providing for taxation OF
ground rents has also passed.
The bill allowing the W., A. & Mt.
V. Ry. Co. to dispose of surplus power
has passed with an amendment that it
can be disposed of in Alexandria city
only with the consent Of council.
The session of the House was taken
up in the consideration of the bill to
parallel the R., F. & P. r. r. The fight
is warm. A vote will be taken at 6
o'clock. The proposition will carry
Bills of local interest to Alexandra
were not reached at the morning SEES
sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

THE FACT that already a large part
OF the most fertile land in Cuba has
been bought at cheap rates by North
ern syndicstes for the cultivation Pi
fruits and sugar, shows that the Norih'
arm people whose feelings OF humanity
were outraged by the alleged tyranny
to which the Cubans we're subjectt d
nv Spain, had an eye to wiudwsrd when
thew forced this country into an un'
necessary war with friendly nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
FilipinOs Ambushed.

Manila. March, 2.-Col. Anderson
with the Ssh Infantry, on "wednesday
attacked band OF rebels from ambush
on the Batangas road. The natives
were taken completely by surprise
The Americans were concealed IN the
brush and tree-tops and volleyed stimuli
taueously from both sides OF the road.
Over seventy Of the enemy fell, Of whom
% were killed outright and 80 wound
ed, The rest fled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

TIE BILL allowing telephone ann
telegraph companies the right to come
into all the cities, towns and villages OF
tho State. ana use such streets thereof
"a they may choose, without the COL
ssnt Of the local authorities, has been
loaded down with so many necessary
amendments that its promoters have
lost interest 10 it and are talking about
abandoning it. As they alone would
have been it's chief bere6ciaries. the
public is not grieved at its probable
foto
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

THE U. S. Senate yesterday evening
psssed the bill providing for the gov
eminent of Hawaii, without acting on n
amendment to the effect that nothing in
the bill shonld be construed as implying
the admission OF that country as a
State into the American Union, thus
endorsing the Presidents later policy
military aggr ession. instead OF benevo-
lent assimilation. But the republican
party is great and Mr.. Mckinley is its
nrODhat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
THE LEGISLATURE.

A cry is coming up to the legislature
10 its last hours from all over the State
condemning the increased sppropria.
tons and especially the raising OF sala-
ries OF nearly ali OF the State officers.
The characters Of the letters that are
being received by many of the men,
bers are calculated to make them feel
unhappy and fear for their future po-
litical prospects.
One Of the bills of the last days OF
the Legislature, which has passed the
House, prohibits the sale of cannon
crackers in Virginia, which, it is stated,
manned more people during Christmas
week than all the railroads for the en-.
tire year. It met with opposition 10
the Senate yesterday and went to the
committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

JUDGING from the numerous delays
and postponements in the matter OF
contested election cases in the q, 5.
House of Representatives, it seems that
the republican majority in that body is
not as keen set as they have been on
ousting fairly elected democrats from
the South and giving the seats thereof
TO Southern republicans who were not
elected in any way, not even unfairly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
Will Receive Their First Communion

Carlisle, Pa, March 2-On Sunday
next 55 pupils of the Carlisle Irdsp
School will be confirmed Roman Cstbc-
lies by the Right Rev. John Shs.uahan,
OF Harrisburg, bishop of this diocese,
and 30 of them will receive holy con-
muDion for the first time. Right Ry.
John Stanley, of North Dakota, is IT,.
structing the pupils at toe school tfi-
week preparatory to their cOOiirma-
tiOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

10 the Maryland senate last ni2't
joint resolution was passed proyldlpg
for commission composed OF senator.
and dele. ates to confer with a rlmiiaI
committee selected by the legis Ieiufr o.
Virginia, to define the boundar} liDo
between the two Stats and to recon
mend fish and oyster Legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
Foreign News.

Paris, March 2.-The Paris papss
profess to be greatly shocked at the
outburst of joy in England yesterday,
calling it indecent and scandalous.
London, March 2.-The negotiations
regarding the American fur on YES.
sells seized bv British warsbips while
en- route to Delagos Bay have been
transferred from London to CapetowD.
Mr.. Stowe, the United States consul
general there. will act 10 behalf Of
American interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
Ii Saved His Leg.

P. A. Dsnfortb, of lagrange. Ca,
suffered intensely for six months with q
frightful running sore on his leg, but
writes that Bucklen's Arnics Sslve cur
ed it 10 ten days. For Ulcers, Wounds,
Burns, Bois. Pain or Piles it's the best
salve in the world. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25c. Sold by E, 8. Lsadbeater
& Sons. Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

McClure's Magazine for March As' u'5'
received from its publishers IN y O" ~.
lite contents are: The Testimony OF Jon "
Baptist, The Life of the Master, sl,dsl.R ~.
ward the Pole, Trip Deferred, b,i' s a.,.
Railroad into the Klondike, As II te' oI
The Author of "Cyrano" The Voyse." q W =.
Destroyer" FROM New York 10 BTai ' '.I
ey's Double. header When the Lis1. "''''
The Alamo, and The Respers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

The March number OF Tales from ioNN
Topics, 9 quarterly publication h., zen ~, r.,
ceived from Its publishers in New f.oiE' "
complete story is entitled SAINTS. Ie ,..", d.
tale Of the Ysguii Rebellion, BY VILE WIFE
Thomas Whitlock. Its other eeatent'' u
and political, are after the order Of rs pig-e
oessors, and some Of them are quite si'rs''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

Mrs Calvin Zimmerman, Milesbuig -
says, As . speedy cure for coughs co., S.-,
Group and sore throat One Minute 09u ,I "a ~
is unequsled. II is pleasant fer thin"r >
take, heartily recommend it 10 ho'D sr,'s
II 10 only Q HARMLESS remedy this, pfV.rsg
immediate result. 1t cures brorcbitls' rs.
mona, grippe ard throat and lung oi'''-''
1t will prevent consumption,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

To secure the original witch haz | salve,
ask for DeWtts Witch Hazel SaIve, we'll
known as certain cure for piles and skin
diseases. Beware Of worthless counterfets.
They are dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
The Markets.

Chicago, March 2-Tbe market closed -
follows: Whest May 65A: July 66i %
66A. Corn-May -. Pork-Msy -.
Georgetown. March 2 -Whest 6Sa72
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

A SAD ROMANCE.-Rev. Charles A.
Jesup, formerly assistant rector OF s..
Marks Church, in Baltimore. but lat
terly in charge of 81. Luke's Church, OF
Atlanta, lie the central figure ia re
msrkable life romance. He resigned
his psstorate Tuesday last and is now
at Asheville, N. c., suffering from ner.
vous prostration and attempting to re.
cuperate his imperiled constitution
The cause of Mr.. Jesup's threatened
collapse is said to be the breaking Of his
engagement with q young lady of Bal
timOre because of the discovery at the
eleventh hour that she was divorce,
and consequently marriage with her
was impossible under his church canons.
The match was broken of by mutual
consent, and broken hearted, though
hiding his sorrow, the minister resum-
ed his work. after q months travel in
eastern cities. Since that time his
grief has, it is said, gradually wrecked
the health of the rector. He con.
tinued his duties, but gradually became
unable to do himself or his congrega-
ton justice, and after being confined to
his bed for several weeks re0igned bis
pastorste,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
At the Moody Memorial meelinu

at the Moody Memorial meeting In
Carnegie Hall, New York, January 8,
1900, when over 100 ministers were on
the platform and great audience filled
the hall, Mr.. William E. Dodge, Presi-
dent of the Evangelical Alliance OF the
United States, who presided. said in
the course of his address, which was
reported in full 10 the New York o.
server, January IL:
"Mr. Moody grew mellow as he grew
older. His prejudices were thrown of.
He said to me one day:
"'You know have always had a
great prejudice against the Catholic
Church. | am ashamed of it. l have
had some opportunity Of knowing late
ly, and there are no churches in New
York, and none in the country, where
Christ is preached so simply, and where
the cross is held up, as in many of the
Catholic churchts.'m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02
MOODY ON ROMANISM.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Will you do me the favor to publish
the following tribute by d. l.. Moody,
the great evangelist. to the Catholic
Church? Il is almost equal to the
splendid tribute paid by Mscsulay 10
the same church. A PROTESTANT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-02

How Arc Your kIdncyss
DR.. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam.
ols tree. ADD sterling Kennedy Co. Chicago q i J.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
THE MASKED
PARADE.

Wilmington was given a rare
treat last night when masked men
in fantastic garb paraded the
streets. The thousands who lined
the streets cheered the masked pa
raiders. The Wilmington Bicycle
club was in line and in evidence.
Characters were represented by
the grotesque and handsome suits.
The bands we're all right and the
Eagles and Mogullions had ore
grand parade. The fun was car
ried across the line and the Will.
mington people invaded even the
Streets oil Cairo. Yesterday after
noon theatre was a miniature pa.
rade in our city of the NC, D. Com
pany H. ofNew Cas- tie in line with
sixty men and Lieut.. Janvier' S men
made splendid appearance. The
Wilmington guardsmen did not
turn out in any sized numbers.
Frank c. Bostock's Midway Com
pany will positively make its two
last appearances in Wilmington
this afternoon and tonight, the
company being under engagement
to appear for one week on the Opera
House lot, Chester, Pa, commence
ing Monday next when the show
will open in that city at 2 o'clock
in the afternoon and will give two
exhibitions daily at 2 and o'clock
every day next week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
Visiting Friends.

David Buckingham, supervisor Of
pensions, who is located at Wash
ington. D. c., passed Thursday
night with friends in our city. Yes
terday morning he visited his BROTH
er Richard, at Pleasant Hill, Mill
Creek Hundred. He is greatly
pleased with the nomination Of
Messrs. Mckinley and Roosevelt,
and predicts their triumphant cleo
ton. He hopes the party in this
State will unite and verify the de-
sires of the Republicans in all the
different States by the election OF
the electors, and majority of the
members of the Legislature, thus
ensuring the election OF two Re-
publicans to the u. S. Senat He
says he will guarantee that old
Mill Creek will be right side up
with care. He is coming home to
vote at this election, the first time
for several years, and some Is 9TH
err Delawareans located in Wash
ington will JOIN him in the dis
charge OF this duty to their coun.
try.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
cIty'sE,rlnance:ss

III
On the First,day Of July the City
Council will beSin another fiscal
year, The members will then have
the task Of running the city on fig
ures which have been decided upon.
It is probable that little trouble
will be experienced in this line but
the trouble will be in making the
receipts come up to what has been
estimated.
Council will have a balance OF a
little over So, 900 at the end OF this
fiscal year which will cut the actual
deficit down to $4,000. When
the SAC, 900 in bonds, which had to
be paid for out of the current ex-
pense fund are taken from this the
actual deficit was but $1,000 or
with the $4,000 borrowed from
the Water Department, about
$4,000.
The Water Department is max
ing a number Of Improvements
and it is rot likely that the estimate
of surplus $4,000 made by Coun-
Gil when the department said it
would have but S5,ooo-will be
reached. The new water tower
the new pumping engine at Cool
Spring and the addition to the build
ing to accommodate the engine,
will all cost considerable and will
have tendency to reduce the sur
plus. The Water Department will
look out for its own needs and not
for making a surplus for the Coun-
Gil. There has been no dec sion on
the part ofvarious corporations as
to whether they will pay the tax
levied upon their roadbeds or cleo
trio wire lines and will not be until
the city makes an effort to collect
the $4,000 which has been so levi
ed.