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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
cLAYToN-BULwsR TREATY.
ITS EXISTENCE RECOGNIZED BY
STATE DEPARTMENT..
(By Telegraph to virglnlan-pilot.,

(By Telegraph to Virglnian-Pilot.)
Washington, Feb Tt is learned
that the text of the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty was the work of the State De-
partment; the British Government nc
copied the document just as it was
drawn. so the responsibility for what
ever is contained in the treaty and the
form in which it is expressed is charge
able entirely to the Department..
Department. officials are surprised at
the amount Of criticism that has been
directed against the treaty. but feel
confident that 1t will be consummated
providing 1t Is not amended, especially
as to the fertilization clause. 1t is in
sisted by the officials that an amend
ment on that point would completely
defeat the treaty. and 1t is intimated
that the objection will be two-fold. first
from the British Government and sec
ond from the President himself. The
PRESIDENT is said to regard the neutral
lZation scheme as completely obviatinr
the necessity for any fortifications for
the canal, for, by the terms of that mr.
rangement every one of the maritime
powers will pledge itself to use its
army and navy, If need be, to preserve
the absolute neutrality OF the canal,
ana fortifications will be unnecessary.
Attention has been called to the state
ment that no matter what differences
or opinion may have existed up to this
time as to the living force of the Clay
n-Bulwer treaty, all doubt upon that
point has been dissipated by the sig
nature of the Hay-Pauncefote conven-
tion.
BY that act the executive branch of
the United States Government formal
~ recognized the existence of a Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty. 1t is said to make
no difference whether or not the Hav-
Pauncefote treaty is ratified by the
Senate. the executive branch OF the
Government. to which alone foreign
Governments may look, has gone on
record.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
GOV. cosBEL's REMAINS
LAID IN STATE IN KENTUCKY'S
CAPITAL CITY.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
Frankfort. Ky. Feb. THE remains
OF Governor William Goebel were
brought back to Frankfort to-day from
Covington and laid in state in the la
dies reception room, in the west wing
OF the Capital Hotel. There they will
remain until noon tomorrow, when the
relatives and intimate friends will take
last look at the features.
There were no incidents marking the
return from Covington. Every precau-
ton was taken to avoid accident, and
slow running time was made in conse-
quence, the train arriving in Frank
fort an hour and half later than ex-
pected. Several hundred people gath
cred at the little station of the Cincin-
natl and Frankfort railroad on the
hillside, and stood with uncovered
heads as the casket containing the re-
mains of Governor Goebel were taken
from the car and put into the hearse.
An escort of honor, composed of Mayor
Dehoney, and members, Of the Frank
fort City Council, took up their places
In front of the hearse. Behind the
hearse there were three carriages con-
tanning Governor Goebel's relatives and
n few of his most intimate friends.
Outside of the escort OF honor, how
ever, there were no ceremonies, every
thing being simple in the extreme. Ar
irving at the hotel. the casket was con-
veyed to the ladies' reception room, and
there placed on the bier in the centre
of the room.
There was steady downpour of rain
all day and probably not over 5000 or
1000 people took the opportunity to get
n last look at the dead Democratic
leader. Many OF these were country
l,1 I,olf 4f
filed pastt casket were women, wives
of Legislators and city and State Off
Gals. society women of Frankfort. and
country women, many Of them from
the mountains. Many pathetic scenes
were witnessed as the crowds slowly
filed past the bier
The floral offerings were magniff-
cent Nearly every county in the State
sent flowers, and the big room was one
mass Of roses. lilies and smilax.
There was no excitement whatever in
the city. Authenticated Collier this
morning gave orders that all soldiers
be withdrawn from the city to the
Capitol grounds. This was done to
avoid any irritation which the presence
OF the State troops might have on Gov
ernor GoebeIs friends. Even the pro-
vost guard was Withdrawn, while nj,
passes We're SUSPENDED, not even the
comissary sergeants being allowed to
pass the gates of the Capitol grounds
to procure needed supplies for their
men. These orders will remain In force
until Friday. AS n mark of respect to
the memory of Governor Goebel ali
drills were suspended for to-day and
Tomorrow,
THE FUNERAL HOUR.
Frankfort, Ky. Feb. THE funeral
services of the late Governor Goebel
will commence at noon tomorrow in
the parlors Of the Capitol Hotel. The
services proper will be preceded by a
short procession in the streets of the
town. There will be no interment to-
morrow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08

claimed Kentucky as his home and said
repeatedly that 1t was his evidence that
acquitted Governor Goebel Of the
charge OF murder.
He was very bitter In his denuncia-
tion Of Goebel. and offered to bet large
sums OF money that Goebel would be
,assassinated before he reached the GU
pernatorial chair. He said a near rel
ative OF Goebels victim was pledged to
kill the Governor, but In case he failed
to keep his word others would not fail
He had left Peoria some time before the
Kentucky tragedy, and his present
whereabouts is not known.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
TIE BRITISH AGAIN
ATTACK TIE BOERS
Continued from Page I.


1t Is believed that the Beers suffered
very heavily, as their ambulances we're
hard ut work.
The Boer position consisted of a line
OF kopjes. strongly cntrenched, EXTEND
Ing three miles from Spion Kop and
curving sharply at the eastern end to
the south. about opposite Zarts Kop.
which Is steep hill south of the Tu-
sela, that the British occupied by the
seizure of Potgieters Drift.
ATTEMPT TO REcApruRE.
After the capture of Krantz Kioof the
ncavy Boer fire prevented n furthar adj
vance Monday. The next morning tho
Beers INDUCED in long range shell fire.
out IN the afternoon they made a Wig
tion. pos'
Their assault was made upon the
northern end of the kop3e. and at first
II was successful disbursements
were. however. hurried up. and the
British rc-carried the position at the
point of the bayonet and advanced
along the ridge. AS the British have n
full. "
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
eoEBEL's ASSASSIN.
PEORIA POLICE ARE ON HIS
TRACK
.(Rv Telegraph to Virginian-P

'(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
Peoria, ILL.,. Feb. 1.-The police think
they are on the track of the assassin
of Governor Goebel. a mysterious we'll
dressed stranger Is cooperating with
the local force here and sensational de-
velopments are expected.
a young man arrived in the city last
fall whose name was George +. Ahles.
claiming that his father was member
Of the firm Of Hoffman e. Ahles, No. ABS
East Front street, Cincinnati He
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
etnor Taylor wishes to discuss with
DETERRENT VIEWS.

The Republicans OF this city are not
agreed as to the wisdom of closing the
negotiations on the basis of the agree
ment reached Tuesday night. POST
master L. H. Baker and some other
Federal officers think the sacrifice
should be made in the interest Of peace,
while the press sand the anti-Adminis-
tration faction of the city believe the
fight should be kept up. The latter, or
Davis faction. held q meeting tonight
at which resolutions were adopted urg-
ing Governor Taylor not to sign the
agreement.
LIEUT-GOv. MARSHALL
Mr.. John Marshall Republican Lieu
tenant Governor who was one of the
slsners OF the agreement said this af-
ternoon that so many protests were be-
ing made by the Republicans against
he was doubtful IL 1t would be signed.
He said:
The terms of the agreement. as pub
i,shed. are tnl1en to be literally correct,
while such is not the case There have
oren several errors in the published
statement. The Republican meeting. at
the Music Hall tonight. is on the idea
that the agreement has been published,
out 1T has not been given out correctly"
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS.
majority OF the Democratic mem
bers OF the Legislature are in the. city,
ana until Friday. at least, the head
quarters of that body will remain here.
About thirty Democratic members came
down from Cincinnati to-day. Twenty
or more have been here since Sunday.
while others arc at their homes at near
by towns.
MEETINGS HELD.
Sessions of both Houses were held at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel at l O'clock.
Forty members of. the House Responded
to their names when Speaker Trimb,c
called that body to order. A quorum
not being present. the sergcant-at-arm
was ordered to secure the attendance of
absent members. The House then adj
journcd until tomorrow. Similar ac-
ton was taken In the Senate, where
President Carter and twelve members
were present.
The meeting tomorrow will be held
simply to comply with the law. BY Fri
day 1t is expected that quorum of
each House will be present If that is
the case, the Legislature will adjourn
to meet Monday in Frankfort, If the
peace negotiations are in satisfac-
tory state. If not, regular business will
be taken up and the sessions will be
continued in this city, in accordance
with the plans which were being car
ried out last Sunday, when ovcrtures
for peace conference were made.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
Tho Venezuelan Revolution.

(By Telegraph to virginlan- Pllot.)
Caracas. Venezuela, Feb. 7.-(via
Haytien Cable).-The Government
troors yesterday again occupied San
Francisco de Apure, a town in the State
of Apura. seventy miles south of Gala
bozo. which had recently taken by the
rcvoluiioniets.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
rELEeRAPHERs' GRIEVANCE.
AGREEMENT REACHED WITH
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
(By Telegraph to -Pllot.)
Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 7.--President Pow
ell, of the Order Of Railroad TeIe-
graphers. returned to Atlanta this af-
ternoon from Washington, where he
went last week to confer with General
Manager Cannon and General Supcr-
intendent Barrett, OF the Southern rail-
way, regarding the threatened trouble
between the telegraphers and the
Southern Railway Company The fol-
lowing agreement was made, under
which 1t Is expected there will be a
harmonious settlement Of the trou-
bles:
photographers will have the right to
place their individual grievances In the
hands Of their division committee with
out the necessity Of first taking them
to their division superintendent.
Said division commission to consist
Of division employees only.
"Superintendepts will receive com.
mittees composed only OF employees UNI
der their jurisdiction. and will furnish
to them transportation and relief for
the purpose Of hearings upon a rea-
sonable request.
"If after hearing the committee is
dissatisfied with the decision of the
superintendent, 1t shall have the right
to appeal in regular order.
The company insists on treating
only with its own employees. and is
disposed to treat them Justly.
photographers serving on committees
will not be Disseminated against by
reason thereof"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08

situation is aggravated by the advent
of famine refugees.
Lisbon. Feb IA decree has been
issued announcing that the bubonic
plague has disappeared from Oporto.
and that the quarantine OF that port
has been raised.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
DISCOUNTS THE DUTCH.
Waggish Gentleman Carries Off The
Plumber on q Bet.
washington Starr

Several gentlemen in the resort on
the avenue presided over by the swell
barkeeper were discussing the jaw
breaking Dutch names read in the
South African dispatches. One gentle
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
j. n. WILLIAMS,

T
man, whose reputa ton Is that. Of being
somewhat of wag, said:
If letter addressed as follows to n.
person residing in town were mailed.
would. be delivered from London
England. In few hours. Here. it Is:
BrynsientH.n.
Laufairpwilgwyngyn,
'Anglesey.'
You all think the above is simply a
lot of letters run together, followed by
a name which can be read. don't you?
Yes? Well. I Will bet a bottle of
ciInMpasHt- tfTtt- am not guying-
YOU" 800
His proposition seemed like picking
up bottles of champagne on the street.
and all took bottle on him 10 be
obliglng.
a British postal guide was sent for.
and under the title, "Postoffices in
Great Britain" the Office was found. It
Is In Wales.
The gentleman had three bottles
wrapped up to take home. and stood
treat with the fourth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
BoERs NEED SUPPLIES.

Lendon. Feb. S.-The Times saws:
Private advices reached Parliament
Yesterday to the effect that the Beers
VINO are running short of big gun pro-
!ee .lies, nave been making desperate eff
forts to secure fresh SUPPLIES All tbe
leading firms have been annrooc,,ed
with view to. immediate delivery and
as the British makers proved charv Of
entertaining offers, their continental ri
walls are finding their opportunity"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
The Rubonio plague.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-P ilot.)
bombay. Feb. THE mortality in
this city yesterday was unprecedented.
There was a total of 40S deaths. The
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-08
THE FUNERAL HOUR.

Frankfort, Ky. Feb. 1.-THE funeral
services of the late Governor Goebel
will commence at noon tomorrow in
the parlors Of the Capitol Hotel. The
services proper will be preceded by a
short procession in the streets of the
town. There will be no interment to-
morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
OVERDOSE OF PASTRY FOR C.F.U.
LIVELY DISCUSSION OF APPLICATION OF
PIE WAGON DRIVERS UNION
FOR MEMBERSHIP.

The Central Federated Union which every one
knows is vigorous enough to take in pretty nearly
everything is threatened with violent organic dis
order and intestinal trouble account of too much
pie The political gastritis arises from the applica-
ton Of the Pie Wagon Drivers Union for member
ship in the central body. The iourneymen pie
bakers and the pie wagon drivers have been short
ening" labor until the Pie Trust bosses
have become crusty according to the cotonseed oil
element in the union, and one of the enthusiastic
members OF the new Pie Wagon Drivers Union said
yesterday il would be only few days before there
was not a non-union pie wagon driver in the whole
of the city of New-York. The new Pie Wagon
Drivers Union will hereafter carry around union
card II It's plans are carried out warning people
against the indigestibility Of the non-unton pie
wagon drivers pies.
At a meeting OF the Miscellaneous Section, now
called the "Nfince Meat Section by the Pie Trust
on Tuesday night, pie discussed until even the
clock wore a pastry look, and 1t was determined
to boycott pie unless it is whirled about by the
union pie wagon drivers George Washington
Jones argued in favor of truthful pies, matter
whether peddled by union men not, and 1t was
thereupon decided to feed George Washington
Jones on pies made of cyanide of mercury or some
thing almost as bad. II said after the meeting
that the pie bakers did not get what they wanted
because they had considered themselves superior
to the bread bakers and had refused to pay dues.
When II comes right down to facts. the bread
makers say the world doesn't knead pies specially
MES made by non-unionists, while bread Is abso-
lutely indispensable. They therefore are inclined
10 trampla on the pie men. Any way, that's the
way it was told to the reporter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
TRANsVAAL WAR RELIEF FUND.

The General Committee of the TransVaal War Re
lief Fund met at the of st. Georges Society
No. 20 Broad-st, Tuesday afternoon. The follow
ing gifts TO the fund were reported: ST. Georges
Society. through President George Gray Ward So
81 30; DR. Luis P. Walton. 81 600 James N Jarvie
Barring, Magoun e. Co., r. Fleming Crooks John
Kennedy, Colonel o. II. Payne. F. s. Smithers g.
Co. and Thomas E. Jevons $500 each; w Stewart
Tod, $500 Kessler & Co, A H. Paget Redmond
Kerr & Co. and e. H. Van Ingen, $3.50 each; Mrs
Edward King, $500; Percy Chubb $1l0; J. Kennedy
Tod Robert E Tod, Price, Mccormick & Co RaIph
NJ. S. Wortley w. S. Gurnee Watson & Brown
Victor Morawetz Fergus Reid. w. F. GIynn Mrs
Mary lie Roy King Mrs. II. de Battle Stuart A
Coate, w. G. Oakman. Henry A Murray and r
Murray Swinyard, 500 EACH William Rauch Mrs
Victor sorchan, r. j. Patton H w Soutbworth
Cash Henry c. Holder. Alexander Morten Mrs
J. r. Busk, John Reid J. J. Guile J. b. Hartman
H. G. Campbell the Hon. Cornelius N Bliss Mr..
Henry {. Emo, William EgleEton and George Austin
Morrison, $50 each. and from 101 Subscribers 81
o99 OF. making total of $4,000 80
Secretary Van Siclen. Of The Boer Relief Fund
Committee, said yesterday that he had received a
letter from Dr. Moller, In Europe saying that the
Netherlands Red Cross Committee has all the
money it needs at present, ambulances having
been provided by the Cape Town Committee
DR.. j. II. Hofmeyer, ex-Premier of CAPE Colony
and head OF me .Afrikander Bund is raising a
Iuno TOT ,,d ,n tb OF the widows and orphans OF
detachment Of 1fty-nne nurses and surgeons
provided by the Irish American Societies will sail
to-day. on La Gascosne. 49, 800
p I.euter Vessels uncle Of President sstevn ~
the Orange Free State. arrived here YESTERDAY to
aid the Boer cause In this country. He will
Lecture on the cohoi'ionS IN the TransyaaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE APPEAL TO ]. P MORGAN.
CHICAGO MEN CALL HIS ATTENTION TO ALLEGED
VIOLATIONS OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE
LAW-MR. MORGAN SUFFERING
FROM COLD

Railroad men in this city commenting yes
terday upon the open letter which, according to
dispatches from that city, has been sent by
committee of the Chicago Board of Trade to ].
Pierpont Morgan, and which, addressing Mr. Nor
the foremost representative of the financial
interests Of the railroads OF country calls his
attention to alleged violations of the Interstate
Commerce law on the part OF the railroads. and
asks him TO his influence in remedying them
According 70 the communication, the business of
Chicago merchants is being ruined by favoritism
shown
All of the railroad men admitted that the
rate decentralization in Chicago bad, with all
the attendant injustice and unfairness They
pointed out that it was only recently, and by con-
certed action the part Of the powerful rail-
way interests in the East, that railway rates had
been established and maintained by the big East
trunk lines. and they took the view that by
and by the same interests which had put stop to
rate cutting in the East and brought all the com
peting lines into a fair competitive field without
rate cutting. would take hold of the situation In
the West and remedy the evil there but Ii would
take time to accomplish II.
At the office of J. r. Morgan & Co 1t was said
that Mr.. Morgan confined to his house with a
slight cold, and It not known that he had re-
ceived the letter from the Chicago Board OF Trade
as yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
A NEWSPAPER TACrICIANs VIEWS.
London, Feb. Is. $50 a. dispenser Wilkin
son in THE Morning Post to-day says:

London, Feb. Is. $50 a. m.-spenser Wilkin-
son in 1.-The Morning Post" to-day says:
There is good news to-day, for cam
paign has begun. The movements of Lord Rob-
erts are a practical illustration Of the principle
OF concentration of action in time and space.
The unexpected presence of the Sixth Division
makes Lord Roberts stronger by 10000 men
than any one had ventured to hope. Evidently
he ordered General Macdonald's reconnaissance
to Koodoosberg in order to draw the enemy's
attention westward away from the contem-
plated move through the Free State
The Boer army is barred from the direct route
to Bloemfontein, and even on the road by
Boshof it would be exposed to flank attack
during the march.
General Cronje on learning Of Lord Roberts's
dispositions Tuesday and yesterday must
have had an interesting problem He had to
consider whether to hold to his positions at
Jacobsdal and Magersfontein and to seize kim
berey or to raise the siege and move off-and,
if So in what direction; whether to Bloemfon-
TEN or northward across the Vaal.
These events form the brilliant opening OF
new campaign, which is being marked by con-
centration of purpose and by energy and
rapidity that augur we'll for the future. The
public must wait patiently for the result Of
these operations remembering that the distance
to be covered is considerable and the heat great.
Possibly enough there nay be no general action
until Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
THE INHABITABILITY OF MARS.
NOT ENOUGH KNOWN ABOUT THE PLANET TO
SETTLE THE QUESTION. PROFESSOR
PRENTISS SAYS.

Professor Robert W. Prentiss lectured last even
ing at Cooper Union on The Planet Mars: Is II
Inhabited?" Some OF the thoughts emphasized
were: Astronomers are deeply interested in the
question asked the subject, because, of all
heavenly bodies. Mars most nearly resembles the
earth. Besides the canals which have given the
world new chances for thought and speculation, the
Polar ice caps melting in the summer. permanent
landmarks and the evidences OF large bodies OF land
and water, all help the theory of inhabitation.
But still 1t is extremely doubtful whether Mars
has light water. Two astronomers have said
that by the of the spectroscope they were able
TO find atmosphere Mars Lick Observatory
later examined the planet through this instrument
and under better conditions with the result entirely
different. They could not detect any atmosphere
1t is not the 'so-called canals that visible for
they only half mile wide; what is seen is the
vegetation growing for 80 miles beside them.
Branch canals of the main irrigation chan
mel and large cases lie at their junction. This ap-
parently artificial arrangement makes most inter-
esting the whole theory which would be more
effective II there doubling Of the systems
One day a lone canal Is located and the next
other is discovered running along beside it. The
conclusion is that there Is not yet enough known
settle the question of the individuality OF Mars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
MANY DINERS AT DOLLAR DINNER.
COMMISSIONER LANTRY's FRIENDS ARE
HAPPY. BUT STEAKS ARE SCARCE.

The Grand Central Palace at Lexington-ave
and Forty-thrd-st, thronged last night with
the friends Of Commissioner Lantry of the De-
partment Of Charities and Correction. 1t a
vaudeville entertainment and beefsteak luncheon
combined, and held under the auspices of the
Mohican Club of the XXIId District. There were
so many Tammany Hall voters present at 81 apiece
that the man who actually got piece of beef
steak was lucky. Among others who paid their
respects to Commissioner Lantry John w.
Keller, president of the Democratic Club: John F.
Carroll who vas not appointed receiver of the
Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company, and who
told some of his friends about it, Fire Commissioner
Scannel, Register Isaac Fromme Father Ducey
Warden Patrick Hayes OF the Kings County Peni-
Tertiary, and large number of city officials. The
with the dress suit was there to the number
Of fifty so, but he extremely sorry for It,
and with don't shoot expression on his
troubled countenance, he nervously tried to cover
up the expanse of shirt 'front.' after he dis
covered that Commissioner Lantry received" in
a business suit and election day cigar
the entertainment seemed 70 be enjoyed far more
than the dinner. which many paid for and did
get. Gymnasts did astonishing feats a pro-
digiously Eat girl sang song about mo Room for
date vaudeville songs We're rendered The stere-
opticon man threw the screen the portraits of
a more of Tammany officials, Mr.. IAantry'S
among the rest ana the applause generous
1t reported yesterday that Mayor Van Wyck
would be present to contest in a beefsteak eating
match with Ike Fromme but if the Mayor was
present all. IT only for minute two, to
compliment Mr.. Lantry.