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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
BOUND TO HAVE ISLANDS.
The Purpose OF Buying Danish west
Indies Not Abandoned by the
Governments.

Washington, March lit is learned
that the purpose of the goycrnmo
TO acquire the island of st. Thomas for
reasonable consideration from Den
mark has not been abandoned notwith-
standing the statement attributed TO
tho Danish minister indioat'rg Hcci-
sion not TO part with the island. While
it is not contemplated that any pres
sure should be brought 10 bear upon
Denmark on this matter, il is still be-
lieyed that the last announcement in
-rfTT rTrSr ~ I1rrir7rf,7 idenGe
of a purpose on the part of the Danish
authorities to secure a higher price
for the island than the United States
had regarded as proper. IT is probable
that no active effort will be made by
our government 10 hasten the negotia-
tions on this subject, but having
learned that the finances Of the island
showed a deficit last year Of $4,000 in
spite Of the most rigid economy in the
administration, sum charged up
against the home government, il is be-
lieved that our terms will ultimately
be accepted, if reduced 10 a concrete
proposition TO pay 100000 for ST.
Thomas and st. Cruz.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
RAISE THE BRITISH FLAG.
Lord Roberts and His Troops Enter
Bloemfontein, the Orange
Free State Capital.
FINDS THE GOVERNMENT OFFICES MOVED
British Soldiers Pushing on Towards
Pretorin-Losses Of the Boers Dur
ing the War-Burghers Said tn lie
Anxious for Peace and EnrTy End
ing Of the War Predicted.

London. March IA dispatch says
that Lord Roberts entered Bloemfon-
tein unopposed, and raised the Brit
ish flag over the buildings of the
Orange Free State capital. President
Steyn has moved the capital TO Kroo-
stad, a strongly fortified town 100
miles north, where the Beers were
concentrating Great Britain, in her
answer to oyerturcs for peace, serves
notie on all the nations Of the world
that she will not tolerate any inter
ference by any of them with the pros
ecution of the war i'm South Africa.
Mnssipr Their Forces,
London, March 16.-The Beers are
said TO bc mas,ing their forces near
the Naal river i'm order 90 oppose the
British advance into the TransvaaL
Gen. Joubert has arrived at Brand
fort, about 40 miles north of Bloem-
fontciu, TO assume command of the
Beers. Lord Roberts has sent troops
10 the Orange river to help drive the
Beers from the Free State.
Pushing on to Pretoria.
London. March Il. - Lord Roberts
reports that the railroad is open from
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Wis, uorIocLcr scIf-possessed.

Hastings, Ncb., March 90. - The
courtroom was crowded when the trial
of Viola Horlocker, on charge of at
tempting 10 poison Mrs. Morey, was
resumed. The only women present
were Miss Horlocker and her sister.
The accused removed her veil on enter
ing the courtroom and while the work
Of securing a jury was going on APP
pcared the most unconcerned of all the
spectators Of the proceedings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23

he will require at least 500 tons of
food supplies weekly unntl further
notice in proportions of Al rice, ~
beans and Lii each of bacon and cod
fish. Arrangements are being made
in the subsistence and quartermaster
generals departments 10 meet this re-
QUESTION rs promptly ana rce"Iorly
as possible The transport Burnside,
which is SCHEDULED 20 'cHv" Vow York
for san Juan ON the DIST inst. prob
ably viii take the first consignment
Of relief supplies and similar ship
ments viii be made each succeeding
week by other transports.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23

1t is very hard s" stand idl, ~ and see
our dear ones suff.'r wrilr awaiting the
arrival of the docr.r ~ Nlhany(N Y.
dairyman called - druy store there
for a doctor To CONE nuu .vr his child,
then very sick win ,,oup Not fiuding
the doctor in, he lnft word for him 10
come at once on h's return. He also
bought "a bottle uf i:nnuh-rlaiu's Cough
Remedy, which he II pru would give
some relief until tho dn, tor should ar
rive. In .urs 10" returned, say
ing the doctor Nor come, as the
child was much better The druggist,
Mr.. Otto Scholl says the family has
since recommend y Chamherlain's
Cough Remedy TO their neighbors and
friends until he has constant demand
for il from that part Of the country
For sale hy Bivins ~ Rhodes. druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
woman KILLED by woman.

Chicago, March 20.-Annie Strothcr,
night cashier in Swans restaurant, $50
Twcnty-second street, was shot and al
most instantly killed by ali unidenti-
fled woman shorty before one clock
tins morning. After emptyIng ner Ie-
volyer at the cashier the assailant
thrust the weapon into her pocket and
walked out of the place, making her es-
cape. jealousy, it is supposed, was the
motive in the shooting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Germany VIII object.

New York, March 20.-Much con
Germ is being shown by the German
government in the threat made by
Montagu White that Beers will de-
stroy johannesburg 10 prevent il be-
ing made the base Of the British opcr.
ations against Pretoria. The Berlin
authorities will strongly oppose such
action because OF the damage which
will be done 10 the property owned
by Germans.
In accordance with the instructions
of his government Baron Won Hole
ben. German ambassador at Washing
ton. has gone so far as TO sound the
United States touching its views OF
Mr.. Whites threat. 1t is not thought
that the United States will take any
action or join in any representations
10 the Boer government on the sub
iect. If Germany wishes 10 prevent
the city from being RACED TO the
ground. il is said. she should herself
make representations TO the belliger
ents. The interests of the United
States i'm Johannesburg are compare
lively small, while Germany is largely
interested in the mines there.
"whue I cannot sneak for the president
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23

on the suuJect. saId an omcIai AZ " ASH
ington Monday night. II think IL is pretty
safe To assume mat Uhts governments wifi
not interfere Representations TO the Beers
and the British would be "A form of inter
Vention, and | am sure the administra-
ton does not care TO do anything that
would have the appearance OF interven-
tion.
From a humanitarian point OF view
Il might be a good thing 10 try TO save
the city, but representations made TO the
bclligerents might meet with refusal to
comply with the wishes expressed. II Jo-
hannesburg comes within the theater OF
war. foreign property there will have to
be exposed 20 the same danger as the
property OF citizens OF the Boer republic.
and II IL * damaged do not see that any
redress can be obtained IL is a principle
OF international law that "A sovereign is
not ordinarily responsible 10 alien resi-
IN lIrLes 1AeA-LeceiYs Oh bis ter
ritory from belligerent action"
In view of Germany's inquiries on
the subject, il is thought not unlike
Is that she will make an effort her
self, If she Is unable 10 induce other
powers 10 join with her, TO have the
belligerents TO agree TO protect for
eign property in Johannesburg at
least.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
IO,xa Denocrnfs.

Dcs Moines, Ia, March l6.-The dem
ocratic state central committee at n
meeting here Thursday sailed the state
convention 10 meet i'm Dies Moines, May
3, TO select delegates TO the national
convention at Kansas City. July 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
to Cape Town and that

Bloemfontein TO Cape Town and that
he expects to push Oh to Pretoria. y
proclamation has been issued requir-
ing all burghers residing within ten
miles of the military headquarters and
Bloemfontein to deliver up all their
arms and ammunition at once. II is
understood that President Kruger has
annexed the Orange Free State to the
Cr--4t ,r-i.or1 republic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Leaves the Church.

New York. March 20.-Prof. Arthur
c. McGiffert, of Union theological sem
mary, long under charges of heresy,
has withdrawn from the Presbyterian
church. lie mailed letter Monday to
Moderator Du1ield, of the New York
presbytery, asking that his name be
stricken from the rolls.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
DESTROYS Of Peace.

London, March 1o-The Naples cor
respondent OF the Daily Mail tele-
graphs an interview he has had with
Webster Davis, United States assist
ant secretary of the interior. Ac-
cording 10 this Mr.. Davis said when
left Pretoria the Beers were becom-
ing DESTROYS ot peace. President
Kruger and Gen. Joubert were the
strongest opponents of the peace par
". but they were becoming exceed
ingly unpopular. I do not believe
the Beers will resist much longer"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Transmit To lie Named LnMton.

San Francisco. March 2O.-Col. c. II.
Bird, government inspector, has be-
gun an examination of the transports
now i'm this harbor. 1t is understood
that the Missouri will not be retained
in the service, but will be replaced
by the Badger, the name of which
will be changed TO Lawton. About
S15OOOO will he expended for repairs
IN lhis Nnssnl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
4 rotber's H"Ver-e.

Butte, Mont, March 19.-Thomas
Pooley, a saloon keeper, shot and
killed his son-in-law, Thomas Little
John. and the latter's wife on the
street here. Littlejohn had married
Pooley's daughter without her IA
theirs consent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
nrnfh Of Maud =.

New York, March 19.-Maud ;. is
dead. The grand old trotting mare,
aged % years, passed away at the
farm Of John II. Schults, near Port
Chester She was queen Of the trot-
ting turf in the days of the high
wheel sulky, and no horse hitched to
this style of vehicle has ever beaten
her record of 2;Os2i on regulation
track.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
American nnII Lengue.

Chicago. March 1.-The American
Baseball league formerly Western
league) will be made up of the fol-
lowing cities: Chicago, Minneapolis,
Kansas City Milwaukee. Indianapo-
lis. Buffalo, Detroit and Cleveland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Given n Long Term.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 19.-John
II. Haines, the Topeka ticket broker,
recently convicted OF numbering
Charles Watson, was sentenced 10 SO
years i'm the penitentiary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
was n Heayyweisht.

Russiaville, Ind, March 19.-Mrs.
Ida Greycrsft, the largest woman in
Indiana. died suddenly at her home
here. aged 30 years. She weighed $50
pounds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Wrote "Annie Laurie"

London, March Is. - Lady John
Scott Spottiswoods, writer of the
song annie Laurie" died in this city
at the are of 81 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23

weakness and
sickness pecu-
liar 20 the sex.
If the Egypt
ian custom pre-
vailed in this
country, many
sufferers would
be glad 70
cover tn c ir
pre- atu T c
/, wrinkles. their
sunkencheeks.
their unhealthy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
CA - TOR la.
s Bears tn. 4% Kind YOU --. ....y. S''9h
Signature Of &1N2AlZx
Not Guilty.

Racine, Wis, March 16 Henry +.
Corbett charged with assault and in
tent TO kill Rev. David B. Cheney and
wife in this city, was found not guilty
nv "a iurv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Jealous. Woman. Crime.

Sandusky, O., March 2o.-Mrs. Leon.
ard Wagner killed her husband and
herself at their home near here. Jeal.
ousy was the cause.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Cannot Transfer Lands.

Cape Town. March 20-Sir Alfred
NiIucr the governor of Cape Colony
and British high commissioner Of
south Africa. has issued a PROCLAIM
ton declaring that the imperial gov
erumcut will not recognize as valid
or eiTectual any alterations OF prop
erty, whether Of lands railroads or
mines. within the TranSynal or the
Orange Free staff. or any interest
therein or cucumhrances. or any con
ces-ioas granted by the said govern
meut~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Eroseu tn Death.

Liberty Corner, y. J., March To-
James Saunders and Ezra Fleming,
travelling statesmen, were found frozen
to death in the snow at this place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23

Lewis Alderman, Goshen, Ind. says,
DeWitt's Little Early Risers always
bring certain relief, cure my headache
and never grippe" They gently cleanse
and invigoraie the bowels and liver
Sharrar & Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23

Bloemfontein, March 19.-The Beers
blew up the railroad BRIDGE over the
Modder river, IA miles north. last
night.
The law courts were reopcncd to-day.
Cape Town, March 2).-The Beers
have blown up the bridges north Of
BiocmfoAtcin, including those at Win
burg and Krooustadt, and are now re-
treating TO the north.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
A yfcayy Loss.

Washington, March 2O.-Third-class
mail matter improperly registered as
second-class caused a loss of revenue
TO the government last year of over
S9t OOO 600
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
DAEAH2 DI0AI I'D nDINGFS
Those on Moddor River Near Bloem-
fontein Are Destroyed During
Retreat North.
ANSWER is AGAINST ENGLAND

Note in Reply to kruger Has Very
serious Tonc-NpprOVed by Ger
many and France Chamberlain
To Issue Proclamation on Threat
ened Destruction of JohannesDurg.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
The SIKH Victim.

Columbus. o., March 19.-Mrs. Alice
Weaver. whose four children were
burned TO death as the result of gaso-
line explosion, died Sunday morning of
herinjuries, making in all six victims of
the accident.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Now the Queens Dominion.

London, March 19.-The Orange Free
State is the queens dominion. Gen.
Gatacre has occupied Springfontein,
and Gen. Pole-Carew, with the guards,
has Joined Gen. Clements at Norvars
pont. The Free state commanders
have disappeared in the south, and
their guns have probably been buried
or concealed. No resistance has been
offered TO the British columns in the
eouth-rn district md the burrhers are
everywhere returning TO their homes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Hidden Beauty

In Egypt the custom is for Processes
TO hide their beauty by covering
the lower part of the face with veil.
In America the beauty of many Of
our women is hidden because OF the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23

complexion, from the eyes OF the
world with the veil Of the Orient.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
No Important News.

London. March 2O.-No important
news has been received here from
South Africa during the past "a hours.
It is reported that the fighting
strength Of the Beers is only 10000.
and President Kruger says that "hav-
ing been forced into the war. the
Beers will conquer or die"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23

The cross is the most restless and
resistless OF agitators.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Russia Against England.

Berlin, March 20. - The st. Peters
burg correspondent Of the Lolal An
zeigcr tcicgiaphs that the minister Of
foreign affairs has prepared an official
communique, which will be published
within the next day or two. 1t con-
taius Russia's answer TO President
Kruger's request for Intervention.
The communiquc has been drawn up
with the knowledge and consent Of
France and Germany and has received
the full approval OF the ear.
Is regards it's contents, all that the
correspondent has been able TO learn
is that the note is directed, with due
precautions. against England, and its
tone is very serious and will certainly
not fail 10 make deep impression.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
Chamberlain to Threaten.

commons Tuesday the parliamentary
secretary OF the war Office, George
Wyndham. said the secretary of state
for the colonies. Joseph Chamberlain,
was about TO issue a proclamation on
the subject of the alleged threats Of
the Beers to DESTROY Johannesburg and
as TO what the Beers may expect in the
event Of wauton destruction Of British
property.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-23
No News.

- :, =,
Loh"oH' MdTcH Gu ! OF an thc
news that reached here Monday and
Tuesday Great Britain might almost
. ,,..u ~, ot ,,,,oo u e.. ,.o,.,,,,.I,l,
"' "' '''
10 beu'Nc ihdJ the TclIcl OF MalehlhS
ma, be heard of at any hour
re-. l...,...,. H.. 49,, .,.,.,,,l Dbl,
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cape l.-'H|. without opposition, the
Insurgents LAYING down their arms
which merely confirms the preyinus
r.u.rt- OF their willingness TO submit.
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Interest In F"tr OF J"h"n"''hnrg.
Considerable interest is attached TO
the t.'a OF Johann burg. Comment
iug ON the reported consultation be-
tween Secretary Hay and the Ger
man Ambassador at Washington. Dr..
van llollcbcu. as 20 "a proposition that
both bcIligercnts bc urged 10 leave
Johannesburg alone. the PAN Mall Ca
lcttc says:
..vrf- r,aa DR. I.eyds hasa y, may with
ogt imnropriety assume. put In circulation
'he tale 20 nh, e"ect ihat The CORN. .l ann
....,...,i I,ra,,ri, sra r,.+o.-,i,
little scheme OF German Intervention That
is really a glorious yarn, and One which
show 10 Nh'l a,.L'fa,t 5li i- the , en-.
l,naqjrc "a government which has formalIy
declined an outside intervention permit
'Hs Germany To dictate the course OF
Arizona republican., 1900-11-09
THE FIGHT AGAINST QUAY
His Enemies Say They Have the Sen
 ator in Corner.

Philadelphia, Nov. S.-State Senators David Martin. Magec, William Flynn and J. II. Cochran. who have been among the most active of political leaders in opposition to the return of eX-Sen2tor Quay, met in this city to- day and discussed plans for continu- atiOn of the fight against MT. Quay in the legislature, which will meet in January. Senator Martin is q republ- can hold over' from this city. as is Senator Flynn. from Allegheny county.
 Senator MaGee was elected by the republicans on Tuesday from his dis trict in Allegheny county, and MT. Cochran, who is the democratic leader of the senate. and who was active against MT. Quay in the legislature. is also a hold over. Senator Martin. in a statement made by him said: Quay will not be elected United States sen ator. He will. without doubt have q ina.ority ol the legislature on joint ballot"
Arizona republican., 1900-11-09
HOW LONG, HOW LONG?
Hope Deferred Maketh the Heart
 Sick"

A gray haired man, feeble and tot tering with the weight of years, made his way along Washington street yes tcrday till he came to the court house plaza. He sat down on one of the benches in the park. took off his hat and wiped his perspiring brow, while a troubled look overspread his counten- ance
 A stranger, noticing that he was mentally disturbed, engaged him in conversation. You seem bowed down by some terrible weight of woe," he said kindly.
 "Yes,'' replied the old man life with me has been d failure. Everything has gone against me, every hope and aspiration has been blasted. l was nursed in poverty and schOOied by hard experience. But I fought manfully and laughed at trouble.
 "When I grew up l raised n large family. but my wife was stricken with disease and died, my daughters mar ried worthless husbands, one son was killed in Cuba, another in the Philip pines. and the youngest is providing but meagcr support for two of us. A generation or so ago | came to Arizona. Mark smith was running for congress. was always d republican but l sup ported Mark because you remember he was going to fix ReaVis and the land grant steal. Well, 1t was fixed, but he didn't do it. Next time he came around he had statehood in his pocket and like 2 fool I voted for him again.
 After that it was Mark Smith all the time. I swOre off voting for him but somehow that didn't help matters. Once in q while We could down him at the convention, but he was back again in the next campaign fatter. sleeker and with more nerve than ever
 Finally I made a solemn VOW that I would see that mans political finish if it takes a hundred years. I've noth- ing else to live for now. No money, no friends, no nothing. I've Outlived my usefulness in a general way but maybe I can do some good some day by just living and voting against Mark Smith. I voted against him Tuesday an darn my buttons I'll be voting against him when the last trumpet sounds, if he don't ring off before. Science tells us there is an end to everything mortal someday. and I be- lieve it. I've finished my work and am Ssady to let go if Mark will, but, how
 \S.- oh Lord, how long,.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-09
CANADINN POLITICS.

tlt3wr, puj., Nov. S.-Acourd:n% tn thc prcdic ions which are heinz made in political circles here Sir Wilfrid Lauricr's government will be sustained by a majority of twenty to twenty-five in tn" general parliamentary election which is in progress today throughout the Dominion.
 The present fight between liberals and conservatives is the most strenuous in the political history of CanaGa and the size of the liberal majority predicted is indicative of the uncertainty which prevails as to the outcome. In nearly all of tn" 123 constituencies numina- tious have been made Icy both of the great parties, and in a few there are third candidates, running as indcpen- dent and labor party representatives.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-09
> CHURCH PROMOTION.
Consecrating Dr. Weller as Bishop
 Coadjutor.

Fon du Lac, Wis. Nov. S.-The con secration of Rev. Dr. Reginald Heber | Weller as ccadjutor to Bishop Grafton of the diocese of FOn du Lac took place here today with imposing ecclesiastical ! ceremonial. The edifice was crowded to the doors. The consecrators and other participants in the ceremonies included Bishops Nicholson. Grafton, Seymour, McLaren, Williams, Francis and Morrison. The services were | marked by solemn dignity that was very impressive. It included the eN- animation of the candidate, the promise of conformity to the church canons. the assumption of the episco- pad vestmcntS, the laying on of the cunsecrator's hands. and the final an- nOuncement of the completed cunsccra- tion. Following the ceremonies d breakfast was given the clergy of the diocese to the new bishop and the prominent visitors.
 Bishop Weller is the son of an Epis- cOpal clergyman and was born in Jef- fers0n City, Mo. in 1857. He was edu- cated privately by his father. and af- tcrward at St. Johns academy, Florida, and the University of the south at Se- vance. Tenn. In 1880 Bishop Young of Florida made him deaeGn, and he served the diccoratc in OCala. Fla. and in Providence. It. I. In 1889 he entered Mashotah seminary and was EraduateS after one year of study. In 1884 he was ordained a priest in the Milwaukee cathedral by Bishop Welies of Wiscon- sin. Since that time he has served as rector of churches in various cities and towns Of Wisconsin, being located at Stevens Point at the time of his selec- tion as biahnp cpaIjutor tr Bishop Grafton.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-09
PNEUMATIC TUBE SERVICE.

Chicago. Nov. S.-Thc joint commits sion appointeI to investigate the de- sirability of d pneumatic tube system for the Chicago mail service will make favorable recOmne ndUtiOn to the strnaster-general. The improv, ,ment is expected to bring about revolution in local mail facilities. The agreement was reached at a session held in Post master GJrdou's office. Adjournment was taken till November 11, when esti- mates on the probable cost will be made and embodied iH supplemental report to Washington. The recom- me ndations assert that q pneumatic tube service will be practical and ben~ eficia, for the Chicago postoftice, and