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The National tribune., 1900-04-19

When the Senate convened on Monday
April 16. the House joint resolution in IA
vor of Constitutional amendment provid-
ing for the election of United States Sena.
tors by the people was laid before the
Senate. After considerable discussion the
bill was finally referred to the Committee
on Privileges and Elections. After several
unimportant matters had been disposed of.
the Senate resumed the consideration of
the Alaskan code bill.
In the House the day was largely taken
up with the discussion of the Naval appro-
priation bill
The National tribune., 1900-04-19
ROBERTS SOON TO MOVE.
Scattering.

S. III. Harris, Ewing, Neb.. belonged IL
Co. ii, 10th Ind, and his first engagement
was at Resaca. The regiment was in
every battle until after the downfall of
Auanta; he wants to see something more
about the regiments doings.
Abram Manchester, Co. K, 9th Me-, Eau
Claire, Wis. would like some comrade
TO write OF the services of the regiment
The National tribune., 1900-04-19

4AssS the fighting in Natal, at Glands
laagtes it was Of more desultory char
actcf.but in the nature-of flank move.
meut,7and the Beers retired.
IL was reported from Pretoria on April /;
that Col. Baden-Powell, the defender OF
Mafeking, was dead. This report was moi
subStantiated in British reports. After
Plumer's repulse on April ), as well as that
of the-garrison in a sortie, the news came
that ON the night Of the same day "A band of
kaf1irs left Mafeking and broke through
the BQer lines, but lost heavily.
Nethuen was then reported advancing
from Bashof toward MoopStad, a bold and
dangerous move, apparently, since although
it might turn the right flank Of the Boer
position at Brandfort, it would put Me
thuen'S force between whatever garrison
there may be at Bloemhof, in the Trans
vaal, and the Brandfort force.
Under date of April IL dispatch stated,
"Coi. Dalgetys force has been surrounded
by some thousands Of Beers, with eight
guns, two 'pompoms,' and two MaxirIis,
since Monday morning. They have paI.
lantly withstood a heavy attack on Monday.
and again a night attack on Tuesday. and
on Thursday there was a continuous shell
and rifle fire. We are confident of being
able to repulSe any attack Food is rIenti.
fuL Our casualties, in the circumstances,
are small. The brunt of the fighting. as
also of the loss, has been borne by Cane
mounted rifiemen."
ROBERTS SOON TO MOVE.
The formation of a new division hv
Roberts was announced at the end Of las,
week and the statement made that Roberts
expected TO make a forward moyenen,
soon.
. 1t is reported that the Beers abandoned
the siege OF Wepener, but news is contra.
dlctory as to the operations TN the Free
The National tribune., 1900-04-19

that each State elect by direct vote. The
minority resolution, which was offered as
a substitute, was voted Upon first and was
carried by an overwhelming yote-135 to
80. The purpose is that the proposition be
presented to the Legislatures
For pension day doings see another
column.
The National tribune., 1900-04-19
washington-Toledo Sleeper via B. & o.

Quick service to Michigan points daily
on 1905 A. NJ. train, arriving at Toledo 6:35
p. NJ, without change. same day. making
close connections to all points in Michigan.
The National tribune., 1900-04-19

William Phillips, Co. A, 1st Cal,
Calvary, Mo-, wants to hear from some of
the boys "who helped to eat the mule on
the White Mountain trip"
The National tribune., 1900-04-19

Routine matters occupied the Senate on
Saturday, there being no important action
| taken.
| The House accepted in various speeches
the statue of Oliver p. Morton. presented
by Indiana to adorn Statuary Hall.
The National tribune., 1900-04-19

The Won Mohl
Company has de-
cided that every
man in America
who is suffering
from Fai ling
Manhood. shall
have the oppor-
tunity TO try out
this wonderful
remedy CAL
The National tribune., 1900-04-19
Cleanse
Your Blood

The cause of Spring humors, pimplcs and
erurtions is in the blood. The perfect blood
purifier is Hood's Sarsaparilia, as multitudcs OF
people Know by experience. 1t curcs all blood
diseases, from the smallest pimplc to the stub
born scrofula sore You should begin taking it
to-day. De suro TO get Hoods, because
The National tribune., 1900-04-19

THOS in his own individual case For that pur-
pose they have recently imported 100 900 special
charge whatever. II you suffer from Failing Man
hood, Varicocele, Weakness of any nature in the
Organs or nerves. (no matter how caused0 CAL
TIIOS will cure and restore you
In he try U'bcro 10 r..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17

Cost OF THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION
Complying with q resolution of in.
qairy, the President sent to the Senate
Yesterday 40 itemized statement of the
expenses OF the Philippine Commission.
The ststspent includes the following
items, Compensation Of $4,000 each
to com missioners 6churmsh, Worcester,
and DENLY, $50. 900. per diem allowance
to the commissioners after their return
to the United States, Is, 285; secretary
to commission Compensation, IS. 500,
per diem, So 66) sl2 ,220; transportation
$13.687; household expenses 10 Manila,
So, 252; clerical services, s31 70l; ui:cel.
laoeous, $14 99S, Total Sll7 ,l85.
The President also transmits with bis
Endorsement q recommendation from
Secretary Hay that provision be made
for payment to the naval and military
mem bers OF the commission admiral
Dewey and Gen. Otis) for their services
ut the same rate as that paid to the 9th
er members. He says they have re.
ceived nothing for their services 10 ex.
cess OF their regular salaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
The Situation at Croton Dam

Croton Landing, n. Y, April H.
The murder of Sergean. Douglass. a!
Croton Dam last night by the Italians,
has killed all sympathy that may
have existed for the strikers and the
slightest outbreak on the part OF the
Italians will be signal for immediate
battle. The soldiers are angry and
threaten revenge If the slightest prov
ocation is offered. By noon today
Camp Molloy will be an armed camp
of about 1000 men. The Italiars will
probably not make an open fight but
will depend on guerilla warfare during
the night. Beyond weak attempt Cd
the part OF the Italians to cut the cables
last night, there has been no further TO-
cident. The battalion OF the Seventh
regiment will 60 to the old dam, which
is five miles from the Croton Dam.
They will simply guard it against ct
tack.
Major General Roe arrived here at noon
and assumed command of the troops.
The ooroner's inquest was held this morn
ing over the body Of Sergeant Douglas. 1t
vas decided that Douglass came to his death
at the hands Of person or persons unknown
The camp still continues quiet aud M 10
1890 there was no outbreak. The strikers
still gather on the hills, but show no sigma o;
hostility.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
JOHN g. WISE ON VIRGINIA pr
PUBLICAN-

To the editor Of the New York sur:
Sir: You snnouoce that the r.publi.
cans OF Virginia are harmonious. or
long estranged, are getting together
The republican party OF Virginia b..
never been ss much torn By faction Or f..
weak aud leaderless a. it lie TO-DAY .ircs
l have known il. Itcznno. poll xifb.
10 O.OOO votes Of lie strength in l898
and the Only r'sson The couveurio1
held ct Norfolk w. n.t marked hg
contests, factionsl rtcriminsliops srd
personal controversies, lie that The MOI
respectable element of republiosD ,sm
has dispsired Of doing anything and Ell
the empty shell Of orgsnization TO =
gang OF scslswag ,fhceholders aud o..
6cesekers who are running the tbioy
for their own profit and neither here
nor expect nor desire q victory. TIE
silence from which you take hope il TIE
silence OF death. johns. Wis.,
New York. April Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
The Situation in south Africa.

London, April l7-Several of the
BloemfJntein CORES pondents concur IN
q statement that the Beers in the
southern and eastern part OF the Free
State are retiring nortnwsrd. Accord
Jog 10 one dispatch the Beers incursion
into the southern Free State was for the
purpose Of gathering quantities OF food
stuffs for the army. This purpose &C.
complished they are returning. There
Is no Indication that any attempt will
be made to cut of the retreatiDg COM
mandoes, though, q dispatch from
Bethsny ssye that the Beers fleeing
from Wepener cannot retreat Dorthw arO
as all the heights along the road are
held by the British.
Cspetowo, April 1T.-Among the
second contingent OF Boer prisoners
just sent to ST. Helena are q Russian
prince and French count.
London, April 17.--Dispatches from
Msseru, Basutolsnd, dated April Is b,
say that the Beers are very active
on the Rouxyille and Reddersbers
roads. Boer scouts report rife firing in
the direction ofThabs N'Chu and say
the British are advancing to the relief
of Wepener. The Beers are reported
to be divided on the queit'on OF con
tnuing the siege OF Wepener or OF beat.
ing q It treat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
ENGLAND AND AMERICA.

Iuteres is beginning to be taken in
England 10 politics in the Unitsd States
Admiral Dewey's candidacy Is re-
garded humorously, the popularity OF
the admiral having never been quite
under, TODD 10 England nor bis achieve.
mepts thoroughly appreciated by either
naval or lay circles.
The Spectator, which voices govern.
mert opinion, Gays: 1.-THE Brit sh PEG.
ple will have to keep their temper for
the next few mon tbs when they consider
American affairs. Mr.. Bryan and bic
supporters will, perhaps, pass resolu-
tons 10 the democratic convention call
ing upon the government to Intervene
strongly in behalf Of President Kruger,
who, either by int tinct or craltiuess, a.
ways appeals to them through litars
t1re which they know be.t-the OLD
Testament. Aud, too, We shall not be
very strenuously defended by the re.
publicans. President Mckinley will
persist in his policy end carry his party
with hi % but still be is the American
candidate for the presidency and canno
bear, with the second term at stake, to
lose q vote"
The Saturday Review says that q
continuation of President Mckinley
present policy touching the Souta
African war will depend, net upon Mr.
McKinley's sentiments, but upon the
success of Lord Rob .rts' campaign
against the Beers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

Lord RoberIs's military operations in
the Orange Free State are being &C.
riously impeded by rains, but it is re.
ported that he has accomplished the re-
lief OF Wepeuer. Several war cores
pondents at Bloemfontein stats that the
Wepener attack has been abandoned
and that most OF the Beers in that vi
cinity are retiring northwsrd. Another
body OF burkhers, 5000 strong, is said
to be moving southwar toward Be-
thule.
BY dividing thus the burghers may
confuse the British and prevent effec-
i've pursuit. Generals Chermside and
Rundle, with 10000 British troops, are
moving toward Wepener and should
they overtske the Beers might be able
to crush them. A column sent due
eastward from Bloemfontein could
probably cut of their retreat to the
north, but there is no statement that
such column has been sent out. Gen.
Brsb ante whereabouts are unknown,
and be may have attacked the Beers
near Wepener. Near Bloemfontein the
Beers are active. They have q strong
position sbont ten miles 10 the north
east.
Msfeking was holding out up to
April 8.
General Botha, commander in-chief
ofthe Boer army, 10 in Pretoria con-
sultine the government officials.
A dispatch from Lorenzo Marquee
SAYS the Beers are relying strongly
upon the hope of American interven.
ton.
The Boer prisoners at St. Helena
have been sent to LonRwood, the ia
NOUS prison OF Napoleon /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
NEWS OF THE DAT.

King Oscar Of Sweden yesterday start
ed from Stockholm on bis way to Egg
land.
The Church OF Notre Dame des Yer
tus. on the outskirts OF Paris, ws' rob
bed and burned yesterday.
The Pope has decided that "heresf.
tor no religious congregation will be
permitted to take part 10 politics."
In q speech at Nuevitss yesterday
General Gomez said Cubans are sun
der the heel OF the United States"
Plans are being made for the insugu-
ration of Governor Allen, of Porto
Rico, With great pomp and ceremony.
Twelve plants OF the American Steel
and Wire Company located 10 the West
have shut down on account OF alleged
Cverproduction.
William F. Miller, the get-rich-quick
banker, whose Franklin syndicate
promised $40 per cent. dividends per
year, was convicted Of grand larceny in
New York yesterday.
A sergeant of Company B, Fret Reg.
iment, National Guard, sergeant OF the
euard for the night at Croton Dam,
New York. was MORALLY wounded last
night by shot fred from ambush.
Contracts amounting to $2O, 0O0, 900
we're awarded yesterday BY the Rapid
Transit Subway Construction Company
OF New York for building eight sections
of the immense underground railway
system in that city.
The Chicago Assembly yesterday &C
copied the resignation OF Rev. DR.. Hill
lie, and adopted an overture asking the
general assembly to appoint commit
tee to consider the expediency Of re-
statement of the doctrinal standards.
US Engineer L. II. Hyer, who has
been engaged 10 the preliminary survey
OF one Of the proposed routes for the
Nicarsgus canal, either fell or jumped
overheard from The steamship Jarl,
from Blue6elds, of South Pass, at the
mouth OF the Mississippi river, last
evening.
There has been practically no change
in the miners strike. In the low Elk
Garden region meeting was held yes
tsrcay and motion TO resume work
was carried. Letters have been sd-
dressed to the nine operators asking
for conference. The Davis Coal and
Coke Company's miners in West Vir-
GINA are reported to be DESTROYS OF re-
turning to work 10 some OF the mines
on the company's terms.
Since Admiral Dewey announced his
willingness to serve % President, the
sdroit method OF the administration 10
disposiug of all persons who were 10 the
least calculated to interfere with the
chances of Mr.. Mckinley TO be re-elsct-
ed have become more apparent, and
admiration cannot be withheld for the
exceptional shrewdness he and bis
political advisers have manifested in
squelching the heroes Of the Spanish.
American war.
10 order to "tap" the trusts for large
campaign contributions and at the same
time to placate the people prior to the
campaign the republicans propose to
pass q joint resolution through the
House at least providing fer amend
ment to the Constitution of the United
States giving Congress explicit power
to control trusts by legislation. The
sub.com mittee OF the House committee
Oh judiciary will make a report favor.
ing the adoption of such q resolution.
II Is also proposed to bring in new
antitrust law. These will be used as q
"club" and large campaign fund is
expected az q result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
Burned to Death.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 1.-THE resi-
dence of Daniel Overnight, mid way be-
tween Wampum and Ellwood City, on
the Lawrence county road, was de.
stroyed by fire late last night. Four
persons we're burned to death and one
was badly injured. The dead are: Ig-
nszia Barr, aged fl, brother of Mrs
OverbrighI; Erms Overnight, aged 81;
Bssillus Overnight, eyed IL; Joseph
Overnight, aged 8. Daniel Overnight
was badly injured and may die. The
fire is supposed to have been caused by
an exploding lamp. Daniel Overnight
is highly respected Italian employed
as foreman in the Iogham quarry,
John Giorda and John Barr, boarders,
escaped by jumping. Mrs. Overnight,
and her infant also escaped uninjured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
New York Republicans.

New York, April 1.-THE republi.
can State convention was called to Or
der at 1890 p. 10. by Charm n Odell.
Nathaniel Esburg, State Senator, was
chosen temper ,ry chairman. The usu.
al committees were announced and q
recess was taken until o'clock. There
is one trouble with ''cut and dried"
convention and the delegations will do
az they are told, The rural delegations
have been told thai New York is the
greatest State in the union. 1t can
make Roosevelt Vice President this
tall and then land him in the White
House four years later. This argument
seems to "go."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News


Teherap, Persia, April 1.-THE Shah
started on bis European trip today.
Paris, April II The Eclsir says to-
day 10 CT m neoiing on t1e coming presi.
Dental election 10 the Unit d states
that either Mckinley will be defeated
By a coalition of democrats and Boer
sympsthizers or be will be elected by
refuiing the contention that he is help
ing England.
Lisbon, April 17.-An encounter be.
tween troops aud striking fishermen at
Cezimbra yesterday, resulted 10 the
killing of three of the strikers and Il Q
wounding OF five others. More serious
trouble II feared.
Vienna, April 17.-Therese KAN
mer, aged thirty-;wo years, was
delivered Of 9 daughter last night
which bad two heads and two
necks perfectly developed. The mon.
strosity died at the moment Of birth.
Rome, April IA nest OF ansrch-
lists has been unesrtoed at Ancona. Oh
the Adristic. A lumber OF arrests have
been made and many papers seized
From the latter we're learned part Gu
lars OF conspiracy to assassinate the
principal officials of Aucons, and that
q coup had also been planned for killing
the police AID civil authorities OF Rome.
B,rio, April ia telegram from
st. Petersburg says that Russia, Ger.
many ard France have prepared 81 ul-
timatum 10 Englsnd if the latter does
not conclude hostilities 10 South Africa
within week. The alternative is the
invasion of Afghanistan by l20, 900 Rus
sians. The German foreign office says
that ss far Is the German government
il concerned the report lie nonsense.
Athlone, Ireland, April 1.-THE
First aud S,coDd Irish FusilI.rs will
leave South Africa for home on May 8
in order to recuperate from their trying
experience in the field.
Tehersn. Persis, April 17.-There
are 1875 cases Of plague in the Javar
rood district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17

Cons OF CONFEDERATE. A c,r,
ofthe Sons Of Confederate Veterans
organized at Fairfax yesterday With -
members. The following were elected
officers: Robert E. Lee, jr., coumstd.
er; &. W. Moore, first lieuteusnl: L H
Macbeo second iieutensnr;R. E Thor.
ton, sdjutsnt; Samuel B. Moore, SUI.
geor; Noes L, Love, qusrtermsste
Rev. John Kincbeloe, c1splsir; Dslla.
Berry, treasurer; Robert Ballard, his
torisn, and Gilbert c. Spindle, color
sergeant. Committees were app 3inted
to select name for the camp and to
draft G constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17

COLONEL MosBY's SLAvE.-AaroD
Burton. who says he was the slave OF
Colonel Mos6y during the civil war, is
now SO years old and is living comfort.
ably with a daughter OF 157 Prince
street, Brooklyn. Colonel Mosby'f
mother got Aaron az a present from her
father, and when the war began the Col
onel took him with him to look after
bis horses. II raised Colonel Mos
by," the old man said yesterd day.
81 was very happy on the farm anc
didn't want to 60 TO the war, but the
colonel said be didn't want aHy other
elsve, and was With him in all his bat
ties. When the war was over Colonel
John told me that was free and could
20 and do as l pleased. didn't want
to 60 away from the Mosbys, but, tax
log nv family, left the farm and earn.
ed my living, getting much help from
Colonel Mosby. He sends me check
every once In q While"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17

There Ia more Catarrh In this section Of the
country than oil other diseases pu, together.
and until the last few years wss supposed TO
be ircoisble. For 9 great many years doc.
tors pronounced it local disesse, asd pre.
scribed local remedie', and By constantly
failing 70 cure with local treatment. prc.
ncunced it incurable Science has proven
cst'rrh to be 9 col stitutionsl disesse. ard
therefore requires constitutional trestInepi.
Halls Catsr'h Cure. N ,nufsctured By FL
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio is toe only con.
ttltutional cure on the mNk,t 1t is taken
Int rally In doses from 10 drops to ,es.
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to
cure. Send for ci culsrs and testimonials.
Address F ]. CHENEY & co. Toledo @.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17

Mr.. JOHN WISE, formerly OF Vlr'
pipis. but now Of New York, says the
republicans Of this State are more o.
vIded and weaker now than ever be-
fore. 1t ia we'll known that they are
more 30 10 the Norfolk, than they are IL
any other district Of the State, where
many OF their leaders and thousands OF
their followers either voted against bis
brother for Congress or else didn't vote
at eli, and yet it was only few weeks
AGO that Mr.. Wise told the republicans
in Congress that the democrats there
had only elected their coneressiona'
candidate by wholesale fraud. MI
Wise is not consistent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17

WHEN the people of the Danish
West Indies, who are happy and COL
tainted under their monarchical form OF
government, look a short distance
across the water and behold the miser-
able and deplorablc condition Of the
people of Porto Rico, under the lines
Unable blessings" of republican gov
ernment, the wonder cases THAI they
are wise enough to be satisfied to re-
main as they are. and let freedom"
and Independence" alone, and to agree
with Pope, who wrote that;
HFor forms of government, let fools contest
That which il best administered, Is best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
COMMUNICATED

In a notice which appeared in the
Gazette Of last evening it was stated
that 10 consequence Of a "rumor having
been circulated to the effect that an ops
position ticket to the vestry of Christ
Church would be sprung at the cleo
ton that the congregation at once raj
lied to their support and that out OF one
hundred ballots cast every one was for
the old vestry." The fact that every
vote cast was, without exception, to re-
tain the the present vestry furnishes
ample proof that tbs rumor above mem
ton ofan opposition ticket about to be
sprung on the vestry was mere idle
talk, utterly false and without founds'
ton, and unworthy the bslief of any
IN emil Der OF the old church and affords
sufficient RECITATION Of the charge made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-17
Attacking Iagalos Repulsed.

Manila, April l7.-Advices from
the island of Mindanao say that on
April 7 a force OF 1000 Tagalos attack
ed the headquarters Of Cases battalion
as Csgaysu. Part of the natives had
rifes, but the majority were archers.
bolomen and mounted spearmen. They
swept down on the town at daylight
surprising and killing three OF the
American ssntries and swsrming
through the town. The garrison turn.
ed out and for half hour there was
fierce fighting 10 the streets. The
Tagalos lost fifty killed and thirty
wounded. The American loss, 10 addi,
ton to the three killed, was IL wound
ed. The enemy finally fed in con
fuaiOn