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The age-herald., 1900-02-21
Burghers Concentrating to 0p- pose Lord Roberts.
LING HEARD FROM CR0NJE
,ails of the Capture of the British Convoy at Riet River Have
 Been Received-Drivers
 and Leaders Killed

London February N.-4:15 a. m.-The Boers are leaving all the positions held by them on British territory, and are con- centrating for the defense of their own. Sir Redvers Butler thinks they are ready to raise the siege of Ladysmith, and this is the large news of the day. General Clements reports that the force confront- ing him has been greatly diminished. Ten thousand men are estimated to have gone from the Colesberg district alone. The Boers are also retracing their steps from Zululand. Thus they are relaxing their holds on all sides in order to assemble to oppose Lord Roberts. He Is pressing steadily toward Bloemfontein. This is shown by his inconsequent.al telegram from Paardeberg, fifty of sixty miles away. Doubtless he is miles behind the column that is pursuing the Boers, and the next important news may be the occupation of Bloemfontein.
 Nothing has been heard from the chase of Cronje for two day s. Although the last words of the war office tonight were that there was no news for publication, there is strong disposition to believe that fa- vorable information ias been received, but
 
 minate in something more conclusive. There Is an equally strong disposition 10 think that Cronje has gotten away
 British Short of Trans ort.
 Owing to lack of transports the British are not likely to invade territory except where Lord Roberts is operating. General Butler will have to stop at the Drakens- berg mountains. Probably part of his 40,- 900 men will join the legions of Lord Rob- erts.
 If, as General Butler ayers, the Boers are retreating from him, then the news on every side is favorable to the British. Nevertheless, troops continue to go up. The war office think that Inc call to vete- rans to rejoin the colors, together with the bounty, will bring 45,OO0 men to the home defense. The urgency with which home de- fense is pressed excites some wonder. With the casualties just reported the British losses in kllad, wounded and cap- tured now aggregate 1l,102.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
JOHNSTON WILL
 NOT MEET BOWIE But He Requests His Friends to
 Divide Time. WILL MEET MORGAN ONLY Representatives of Both Sides Have Made Appointments on the Same Dates and Some Lively De-
 batting is Expec ed
WILL MEET MORGAN ONLY

Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel Mafbson, Mont gomery, February 20.-(SpeciaD-Governo Johnston refuses to meet Hon. Sidney J. Bowie on the stump in Alabama in joint de- lbute. The Morgan campaign committee wrote the governor a letter few days ago, in which an equal division of time at all their appointments in the state was prof cred, providing the governor would grant MT Bowie an equal division of time The following is the correspondence between the governor and the Morgan committees:
 Birmingham, February 19, 1900. "Hon. Jos. F. Johnston,
 Montgomery, Ala.
 Dear S:r-We note from the public press that appointments have been made in Jef- ferson county for speakers in your interest al ,.he sume times, places, and hours as previously advertised for speeches to be made in the interest of Senator John T. Mcrgan and to the end that the issue be- tween yourself and Senator Morgan may be fairly and properly presented sefote &he peo- ple the offer is hereby made for fair and equal q clvision~af time with your represen- tai.ives CT yourself at amy and all appoint- ments TOW or hereafter to be made in Sen atc- Morgan's interest, on condition that you will in return divide time yourself, and have your representatives to do the same on a similar basis, With representatives Of Senator Morgan at such appointments now or hereafter to be made in your behalf. An appointment has been made in Centerville, Bi9b county, for Saturday. February 2l, II 80 a. m. for you. We have received an tn- vffation and request from quite number of voters of that counlty, asking that Hon. Sidney J. Bowie adG:o,;s them at the same time and place, and we hereby request that an equal division of time bs aiacoTded him on that occasion. cry respectfully.
 FRANK S. WHITE, Chairman R. E. L. MEL, Secretary"
 The Governors Eepy
 To the above letter the governor today replied as follows:
 Montgomery, Ala, Feb 20, 1900. Prank s. White, Esq, Chairman, Birming- ham, Ala.
 "Sir-I have your letter of yesterday and beg to say that I will divide time with Senator Morgan at any appointments I have, and will request my friends represnt- ing me to divide time with representa- tatives of Senator Morgan at any meetings they may have.
 'T suppose you can hardly complain that friends of mine have made appointments at same time and places as those made by you, as you -inaugurated this method in Alabama. Respectfully,
 "JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
DEMOCRATS HAVE
 A JOINT SESSION
Confirm Their Former Action
 Declaring Goebel Governor.
THE VOTE WAS APPLAUDED
Attorneys on Both Sides in the Injunc- ton Gases Will Hold Conference and Decide Which Case
 Takes Precedence

Frankfort, Ky, February 2O.-The demo- cra atic bers of the two houses of the legislature met in joint session at o'clock this afternoon, and by a vote of "A to 2 ratified the former proclamation by which William Goebel was declared governor and Beckham lieutenant governor and through which Beckflam, since the death of Gov ernor Goebel, claims the title to the office of governor. The republican members of the legislature remained away from the joint session, having decided not to attend. The senate adopted the resolutions yester- day amd the house today and the adoption of them by the joint assembly from the democratic standpoint puts the finishing touches as to its action on the contests.
 In the session of the joint assembly this afternoon Senator Tr.pleat and Representa- tive Grider voted against the ratification resolutions, and Mr. Orr declined to vote The lobbies were crowded and when Speaker Trimble announced the vote in the jCnt assembly there was outburst Of appaluse.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
PLAYED THE RACES.
Guarantee Company Invested Its Money
 On the Favorites.

New York, February 20.-William F. Ly- ons, said to be the president of the Guar antee company of No. 12S Fulton street. was arrested today and held in 5000 bail on the charge of larency and false pre- lenses. Investors in this concern, 1t was alleged, were promised a return of 10 per cent. on their money. The complainant against Lyons is c. Horton Pierce, who invested a small sum with him. Mrs. Ly- ons said that she and her hssband live in Brooklyn, and have a cash capital of $S20O0, besides property worth $S,000. She said that the business carried on by the company was principally that of betting on horse races. By playing favorites all ways, she said, it was impossible to lose if the bet was increased after a loss until a winning was procured
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
ALABAMA WILL
 BE REIMBURSED Government Will Pay for Tents Taken from State Dur-
 ing Recent War.

Washington, February @.-(special.)- Representative Underwood received a letter from Adjutant General Brandon, of Ala bama, urging congress to take action to reimburse Alabama for the state tents fur -nished-Aiabam troops during the Spanish war; ;Efforts have been made to get pay, but ehey were unsuccessful. Mir Under wood sconsulted the military affairs com mittee with the result that the committee will put in the military bill an appropria- tion to reimburse all states for tents taken .h5, the government.
 Colonel A. A. Wiley's name was present. ed to the president today for Philippine commissioner by Congressman Bankheed. Clayton and Taylor. A number of strong Endorsements were made for Wiley, and the president is favoraby impressed but the fact of the appointment of General Luke Wright, of Memphis, to go on the commits sion may initiate against Wiley. Hannis Taylor's name has also been con- sidered.
 A post office has been established at Royse, Etowah county. Alabama.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
Attorneys Win Hold Conference

Frankfort, Ky, February 20.-The at torneys for Taylor and Beckham will hold a joint conference at 10 o'clock tomorrow for the purpose of discussing propositions to settle which of the two injunction suits relating to the contest over the governor ship shall have precedence on the consoi- dation of both cases, in order to avoid a clash between courts over the ques ton of jurisdiction. The Beckham suit is set before Judge Cantrill at Georgetown Fri day, and the attorneys will attempt to agree upon a plan of action and facts forming the basis of the suit, and as to what judges the case shall be tried before
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
CRONJE'S RETREAT.
Correspondent Describes the March
 from Magersfontein.

London, February 20.-A correspondent of the Daily Chronicle, telegraphing Sunday. thus describes General Cronjes retreat with the Boers at Magersfomtcin, on learning of General French's success:
 "On Thursday at midnight, headed by Cronje, 5,000 Boers with their heavy guns and OK wagons, evacuated the Magersfon- tein Mines. At dawn Friday the retreat ing Boer army was seen from the British naval gun station of Kip Drift kopje, trek ing eastward across the British front, at a distance of 5000 yards. Our guns opened upon them, and a force of mounted infan- try, crossing the river, made dash, charg- ing them in the attempt to cut off the head of the enemy's column, but in half an hour their whole force had gained shelter under a line of kopjes.
 Meanwhile. two of our batteries had come up. Our infantry crossed the drift, and for three hours were engaged with the en- emy while our batteries shelled h.s posi- tion.
 Unable ito stand our galllng fire, the enc my retired disputing every inch of the way, and took up a second position on the kopjes to the eastward It was magnificent to see the Boer army thus at bay. Their rear guard, 2,000 strong, fought us while the main body treked further east, and then brought their guns into action, while the rear guard retired.
 'The action lasted through the day Our infantry fought splendidly, but the enemy held his ground under continued lombard ment Later on the Boer commander ven- tured on bold stroke. Leaving 2,000 of his men under cover, he withdrew the rest from the main position and headed for a Khp Kraal drift six miles to the east.
 "This movement was soon discovered. Our mounted infantry came back across the drift and marched along the south bank in an endeavor to head off the enemy. When they reached the neighborhood of Kip Kraal drift night had fallen and half the Boers were already across to the south side. Our mounted infantry harassed their movements.
 Meanwhile the Boer rear guard having covered the crossing of the main body re- treated slowly and successfully passed the drift. Having thus passed the Modder un- der cover of darkness the Boers treked throughout the night in the direction of Bloomfontein. General Kelly Kenny, with the Sixth division, pursued them at day light. General Mcdonald, with the High flanders. following him. Macdonald reach- ed Kip Kraai drift by forced marches Sunday. General Kelly Kenny, moving
 Continued on Second Page.)
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
STRIKE AT JELICO
President Mitchell Issued the Order
 Yesterday

: Indianapolis, Ind, February 2O.-President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, be- fore leaving for the Illinois convention, in- structed that strike be ordered at the Jel- lico, Tennessee, mines. Today the following telegram was received at the headquar- ters of the United Mine Workers union from G. w. Purcell, a member of the na- tional executive board:
 Strike will be called at once. Call issued by Smith,"
 The strike will have to be ratified by the national executive committee, if 1t is ef- fective.
 A few weeks ago, Secretary Purcell went to Jellico to organize the men. The opera tors objected to organization and placed all objections in Purcelrs pathway, even caus- ing him to be arrested.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
DENFAsS KNOCKED OUT
Jack Root Finished Him in the Fourth
 Round

Chicago, February 20.-Jack Root, the clever western middle-welght, defeated Ed Denfass of Philadelphia at ratteraifs to- night in the fourth round of what was to have been a six-round contest. The fight. while 1t lasted, was more like scrap be- tween two longshoremen than sc.enccd boxers, both men resorting to cl3nches and wrestling, and going to the floor several times in their ciinches. Root however, clearly out-classed his man, pushing his left into Denfass' face with terrific force time and time again without return A right hook to the jaw in the fourth did the business, Denfass not coming to for sev- eral minutes.
 The 1000 spectators saw the unusual spec
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
Strange huInGr. Af,oa,

London, February A.-The Vienna corre- spondent of the Standard says: Strange rumors are adoat in Vienna and still stranger things are undoubtedly occurring. Rumors point to impending hostities be- tween Bulgaria and Servia. There is no doubt that both are massing troops on the frontier
 Tt looks impossible, however, that war should occur, because neither country pos sesses the proper financial snews."
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
DEPARTMENT READY.
Answer to Ex-Consul Macrum Has Been
 Prepared.

Washington, February 2O.-The state de- partment has completed preparations for the reply to be made to the house resolu- ton inquring into the allegations that ex- Consul Macrum's mail had been opened by the British censor at Capetown The an- swer will be sent to the house tomorrow by the president. It will show in brief that the department has no official knowledge that there was any interference with the ex-consul's mail, as he made no complaint to the department on the subject.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
Fire in Buffalo

Buffalo. N. Y, February 20-Fire tonight on the sixth floor of the Caxton block in the business center of Buffalo caused in- significant loss. but the water damage will amount to over s100,0O0. The loss to the Buffalo Envelope company is about $35,OO0, and the other heavy losses are the Buffalo Review, A. T. Brown, printer; Hubb & Howe, paper dealers. and the American Type Founders company.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
slight pamaee e in Florida

Atlanta, Ga, February 2O-A special to the Constitution from Tallahassee, Fla. says reliable advices received by the state agricultural department say the damage done in Florida by the Sunday freeze was comparatively slight.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
E.ection m Phiiadcp ph a

Philadelphia February 20.-Sixteen magfs- trates were voted for to-day. A heavy vote was cast. At 1:30 a. m. the returns from the forty -one wards shows the election of ten republican candidates for magistrates; for the other six candidates the result is in doubt.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
A REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE
 SELECTED ID to ID WASHINGTON
Strong Delegation VIII Appear Before Rivers and HabOB COn-
 mFBG in the Interest," of the Warrior Canal

above committee who can go to Washing ton at the time above named, shall commit nicate with the secretary of the Commercial club at once so that the chairman of the committee may know who going and what arrangements are necessary to be made in the premises.
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
gon.crees in Session

Washington, February 2O.-The conferees on the finance bill were in session several noars today, but no agreement was reach ed supon any point
The age-herald., 1900-02-21
Rrv,u Had TWO RcceptIons

Tampa, Fla, February 2O.-W J. Bryan hat two receptions and delivered two spseches here today. He left for Jackson vile tonight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-19
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AID BEARS.

Wall Street. June 19.--The market had
the advantage OF higher quotations from
London this morning and some of the In
ternationsL stocks showed small gains.
The market generally was lower and
large blocks OF railroad stocks were
thrown on the market, carrying prices
quickly downwards Changes were con-
fined To fractions except for gain OF a
point in Consolidated Gas on the decision
TO advance the price of gas.
The selling orders were absorbed quite
readily and the pressure TO realize sensi-
biy relaxed. The bears bought 10 cover
shorts and lifted prices all around, re-
coNeries In some OF the railroads reach
Ing nearly point. Some OF the steel
stocks weakened, National Steel, Colo
rado do Fuel, American Hoop and National
Tube preferred losing ss much as point.
The buying demand increased as prices
reached the high level.
The professional traders bid mp prices
shorts to cover. But the demand dwin-
died to nothing and prices relapsed
slightly.
Northwestern rose lls, Republic Steel
preferred fell an extreme 2% and Con-
solidated Gas reacted 1ss Changes gem
orally were unimportant Bonds were
dull and Irregular.
The movement of prices became ex-
tremely sluggish and business was limited
TO operations by room traders. Prices
generally held Well. The Federal Steel
stocks were irm on prospects OF favor
able action on the common dividend ac-
ton this afternoon and Third Avenue
advanced ~.
The market continued dull but firm for
the most part. Some specialties advanced
a point or more Including Pacific Mail
and Union Bag. American Ice preferred.
Iowa Central preferred and Wisconsin
Central preferred lost . to 21e each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-19

At O'Clock this afternoon at the
First Baptist meeting house. Rev,
James Gardiner vose, ID. D., delivered
an oration before the associated alum
nj on Formation OF Character in Col
lege Life
In part he said: Character is the
man. 1t Is more than learning, IL is
more than talents or dexterity OF any
sort. II Is the mark craven on him by
nature and by grace. the power that
gives him significance with his fell
lows; for in the long run men gravi-
tate to their true place and the real
strength or life and The love they can
win or bestow is summed up in the
character they possess. The cant
phrase to make mark in life comes
from this. though often perverted To
the notion OF Office or notoriety.
The mark of manhood Is character
and he who does not possess II strongly
enough 10 stamp il more or less clear
ly on others is of no consequence.
To know the prevailing wishes or
man il TO know mis- character. All that
Is highest and hottest In human attain
nnent finds birth here.
To hold ones life well in hand, TO
handle ones powers of thought and
expression. TO have convictions and
maintain them, this is the glory OF an
educated man, and a large part OF the
aim Of culture.
This university has we'll held its place
IN all these departments. astronomy.
chemistry, biology, botany and the
whole honorable and ever increasing
train. We glory in them all. But even
here X must be acknowledged that the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-19
RHODE ISLAND ALPHA OF
PHI BETA KAPPA MEETS.

in our commencement exercises. II
has neither father nor mother, but Ia
held for the purpose OF putting the
university IN touch with the alumni Of
the college whatever their sphere In
life may be. Growing emphasis IL con-
tinually being placed on the teachers
profession. Hence the Importance OF
this meeting.
'Now the question arises what can
Brown University do for the alumni?
What can the alumni do for the uni
versity? Certainly. Brown University
can keen record OF what its teaching
alumni are doing. II can know the work
OF its alumni in past which IL does not
know today. In the past we have, been
unable to answer certain questions rel
stive 10 our alumni. but we hope in the
future TO answer all Inquiries concern
ing them" Brown University can also
do much 10 assist the alumni In pro-
motion and i'm seeking positions. 1t can
do much toward bringing our alumni
together at least once a year. 1t is de-
sirable for the interests OF the college
and also for those of the alumni
Now what can you do for Brown
University? The best possible service
you can render p TO spread it's ideals.
Brown, / trust. will never be the imi-
tation OF any other university. 1 find
that through the alumni OF Brown
University? The best possible service
igan has been changed.
You who are at the secondary
schools can see 10 il that the students
shall have brought before them the
opportunities and advantages which
student will have i'm pursuing
course OF study at Brown
President Faunce then spoke of the
necessity of the preparatory schools
giving their students a better training
in the use Of simple. clear, lucid Eng
lish.
The meeting then adjourned. A col
lation was served after which the Wis
itors inspected the buildings. campus,
library. etc. OF the university.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-19
REV. DIR. VOSE ADDRESSES
THE ASSOCIATED ALUMNI.

power OF lucid and eloquent expression,
the gift of the graceful writer and the
enthusiastic lecturer has been an es-
sential element in advancing the love
OF science and urging men or 10 It's
higher triumphs.
The time would fail me 10 call the
roll of men OF this university who have
served the nation on the field and In
the forum. But especially In diploma
tic service, her sons have been consp.-
cuous. among whom may mention one
dear TO me, and dear TO all who know
him for every quality that adorns the
scholar and the man OF letters who
was twice summoned from his post at
stiles. first To become ambassador to
China and afterwards TO the Ottoman
empire.
The passing year. more especially the
winter and spring. have gathered from
your ranks a notable harvest of me D,
honored and beloved. from the eminent
theologian OF more than ninety years,
10 the youthful scholar, fondly expected
TO bring his stores OF learning to your
service. but whose lamp OF life was sud-
denly extinguished in the far east.
Many others too have gone whose
loss will be tenderly noticed in your
class meetings, and we are all griev-
ing over the sudden and swift depart
your great university, and who have
shown both living and dying their love
to the general welfare. Ia their lofty
purposes Of future good to this ancient
seat Of learning.
The attendance was large and during
the exercises Reeves orchestra render
ed several selections.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-19
CHEFO0 MAY BE CUT
OFF AS A CABLE STATION.

Ginning and Boxers are believed to
be In that neighborhood.
III they are successful their first step
Is sure to be the destruction OF the line.
All dispatches now coming from Taku
are taken TO Chicago in vessels of the
powers, which may shortly have to go
to Shanghai. This tedious method of
communication may exist for some time
after the united forces resNl Pekin.
The first opening OF communications
between Taku and Pekin will undoubt-
edly be by means OF military wires
which VIII be taxed to the utmost by
the demands OF the commanders of the
various nations. So complete rs the de-
struction OF the companies wires be-
tween Tien Tsin and Pekin that IL Is
estimated that IL will take many days
TO restore them, even after the united
forces control that portion OF the coun-
try.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-19

Before .I1dae Wilbur and a jury. in
the common pleas division OF the su-
preme court. this afternoon. was conn
menced the trial OF John and Catherine
Oconnor. indicted by the grand jury
on the charge OF having maintained n
nuInsance and disorderly house at No.
W Dodge street. both defendants hat-
ing pleaded not guilty 10 the charge.
Several police officers were called by
the Prosecution And the trial is still IA
progress. Attorney General Tanner for
the state, and J. J.. Nolan. Jrs for the
Defendants.
not guilty. pleaded holo contendcre,
the defendants retracted their plea OF
not guilty. pleaded nollo coniendere.
and the minimum sentence was imposed
On husband and wife.