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Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
starvation Mny De,,d. Strike.

Chicago. April 22.-Starvnton has
become n factor in the building strike.
President Carroll of the Building
Trades Council estimates that 1000
workmen are In actual want. and that
with their families $500 persons are
now In the acute stages of suffering
ns victims of the strike. The labor
leaders will send out three men to diff
ferent parts of the country to raise
funds from the working men of other
cities
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
Mexican i,andl. XIII. American.

Eagle Pass. Texas. April 22.-Ncws
has reached mere of the killing of Jor-
dan L.. Cooke at Acatlam. Oaxaca
Mexico. Cooke was in charge OF n
rallrond construction gang. He was
standing In group of half dozen
men when bandit rode up and fired
several shots into the crowd. killing
young Cooke. His fnthcr. who IL m
ex-sheriff Of Maverick county. Texas,
has taken the matter up with the Mex.
lean authorities.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

Steel rails weighing eighty pounds to
the yard were first used upon railroads
in this country in 1888. Since that
time steel has practically superseded
iron as track-bufiding material, and
the weight Of the rails has tended con-
stantly to increase. Now one of the
great trunk lines is experimenting
with nickel steel, which is even more
expensive than steel, but which will
undoubtedly come into general use II
the claims made for it are justified.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

1t is pleasant to know that the Unit
ed States government has made
"Woodman, spare that tree" practi-
cally an act of Congress for the pro-
lection of the giant trees of California
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
CONGRESSIONAL GRIsTs
r. WASHINGTON GOSSIP.


affairs. The new bill provides that the
present officers shall continue to be
promoted according to seniority, but
that hereafter any vacancy except that
of chief of corps shall be filed by de-
tail from the line and there shall be no
more permanent appointments in the
staff. The details are to last for four
years, and the officers are then re
turned to the line, and. in the case of
those below the rank of lieutenant col
onel, they must serve in the line for
two years before further staff duty.
Admiral Dewey is receiving commun-
ications from persons residing in vari-
GUS sections of the country promising
him their support in the coming cam-
paign. These communications con-
gratulate him upon his determination
to enter the political contest, and the
majority of them profess qualification
that he has announced his intention to
have his name considered by the Kan
sas City convention. This is consider
ed very significant in view of the fact
that the letters have come from the
South and Middle West. The New
England Democrats have also been
heard from, and they have promised to
do all in their power to aid the admir-
ais candidacy. The admiral does not
know what influence his correspond
ents possess, but he is taking measures
to find out thow they stand and the
extent to which they will be enabled
to help him. In the meantime he is
sending courteous answer to each
note that he receives, and he proposes
to pursue this course during the cam
paign.
The naval board on construction has
~,
battleShips authorized by the last Con-
gress and gave Instructions to have the
specifications prepared mt once prelim-
mary to calling for bids from the ship
builders. The ships will be enlarged
lowas in type with the same rec,an-
gular superstructure and the two tur-
rets, bow and stern, on the main deck.
The turret guns will be twelve-inch cal
iber, like the Iowa'S guns: there will
be turret at each corner of the super
structure. carrying two eight-inch guns
and twelve siX-inch rapid firers will be
disposed along the sides of the central
citadel. The ships will make nineteen
knots speed and have Il displacement of
about 10, 800 tons, making these new
ships by far the largest in the United
States navy and as big as the largest
type of British armored cruisers. AS
the constructors are limited in the draft
by our shallow harbors to IL little over
twenty-five feet. and as seventy-five
feet represents about the greatest beam
consistent with speed. it will be neces-
sary to provide for the weights by Civ
ing the ships more length than the
Iowa class, and they will be almost
44O feet long. The secondary batteries
will be made up largely of fourteen
Founders. Altogether the ships will be
more than equal to any warships Of
their size in the worlds navies.
Secretary Gage has sent to the SEN
ate reply to the resolutions of the
Senate of April Goth, in regard to the
amount of revenues derived from the
so-called war revenue act with state
ment showing the total amount of such
receipts from June I3. 1898. TO the 3lst
ult rle statement is as Follows:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

These two divisions. with French's cav.
airy brigade and the new infantry brig
ade made up from battaIions lining the
railway from De Aar Junction. are
cooperating with General Methucn's
army IN a great fankIng movement on
the niet below Kimberley.
Il II concentration OF British forces
on large scale IN an unexpected quar-
ter. and the whole movement has been
20 cleycrly concealed that no military
writer In London has been able to fore
cast the precise direction Of Lord Rob.
erts advance. What n more important.
the Dutch themselves have apparently
been misled for they have weakened
their forces In n quarter where the at
tack viii be made and strengthened
them whore the British will remain on
the defensive.
Thia general nanking movement has
been supported by movement OF
mounted infantry from the Orange riv-
or railway crossing TO Ramah. This
was STRONG column. described as
mounted infantry brigade and Colonel
Hanney. who commanded It, had an
engagement with the Beers on the hills
and finally pushed his force through TO
It's destination Tuesday with compare
lively slight losses. the casualty list
amounting TO 29 This entire movement
ment with lts conc lntration Of nearly
all the British battallons outside Of
Natal and slender columns left under
Gataere and Clements, has been
brought about by scientific strategy
under a rigorous operation Of the cen
sorship. the utility Of which has been
demonstrated at last.
An army corps and strong auxiliary
forces have been massed where the enc
my are the weakest. and the previous
balance OF forces In the military prob
lem has been suddenly upset. This coll
umn on the Riet has promise Of po-
tency for the relief OF Kimberley and
subsequent advance upon Bloomfon-
tein Is SO great diversion OF mi itary
resources that Ladysmith may yet be
rescued
At midnight a report from Lord Rob-
erts described a brilliant cavalry raid
by General French with three brigades
OF cavalry and a strong force Of horse
artillery in which three Boer laagers
We're captured and supporting move
ment. conducted By General Gordon by
which two laagers were taken. These
dashlng movements which recall the
best work OF cavalry raids in the
American civil war are proofs that the
British campaign has entered upon an
entirely new phase. The relief Of Kim
berley will evidently be the first work
OF Lord Robertseand march upon
Bloenfontein. the sequel Of il.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
ROBERTS MOVEMENT A SUCCESS
His Invasion OF the Free State Has
Produced Brilliant Results,

NEW YORK, Feb. ia dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
The silence at the front has been
broken and whatever occurs anywhere
else is of little account. General Rob-
erts and General Kitchener, having
concentrated n full army corps, with a
cavalry brigade and artillery, could be
trusted to find better employment for
II than that of lining the railway be-
tween Orange and Modder rivers, They
have done so apd their secret is at last
out General French's cavalry brigade
which has been maneuvering around
Colesburg, seized on Monday the cross
ing of Riet river at Dekil's drift and
the sixth and seventh divisions are now
encamped on the east bank of that
river
The Sixth division is Kelly -Kennys,
which has been reported to be cooper
ating with French and Gatacre for the
clearance Of the country south of the
Orange river. His division is now off,
cially reported on the Riet river with
the Seventh division, fuckers, which
has been believedt to be at Modder river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
WILL III RATIFIED
The Hay-rauncefote Treaty and Canal
Bill Both to BE Passed.

NEW YORK. Feb. i5.--A special TO
the Herald rom Washington says:
Prompt action by the senate on the
Ilay-Pauncefote treaty and the Mica
ragua canal bill. need not be expected.
Nor Is 1t fair to assume. as those vino
cppose both measures seem 10. that De.
lay means the defeat Of either measure.
On the contrary the best judgment
of the conservative men in both Eous $
who are iHhut tntial in Shaping the
course OF legislation Is that the treaty
will be ratified and the bill passed be-
fore the close Of the present session.
These same men predict that the ses-
sion will last well into midsummer. be-
cause OF the length OF time that viii
be required for debate upon these and
other important measures which the re-
publican leaders are anxious to dispose
OF before the session closes.
No progress has been made with the
treaty. The subject was only incident
ally mentioned at the recent republican
caucus and this meeting of the repub-
licans necessitated a short session of
the foreign relations committee, which
prevented consideration Of the treaty
BY that body as had been contemplated.
The fact Is, the foreign relations com
mittee can see no reason for expediting
action Of the treaty as 1t is realized
the pressure OF other business before
the senate win delay the consideration
Of the treaty for some weeks.
Despite reports to the contrary, Il can
BE- stated after a careful canvass Of the
committee that when the treaty is re-
ported It will have the endorsement OF
all the republican members and geveral
OF the democrats Indeed, Senator
Money is the only one who has thus far
expressed ais intention Of insisting
upon an amendment providing for for
tihcations.
With 4 practically unanimous report
from The committee. and with the pres
sure the administration will bring to
bear upon those senator's who are now
inclined to insist upon an amendment,
1t Is the confident belief Of such men
as Senators Hanna, Davis, Foraker.
Morgan and Frye that the necessary
two-thirds vote will be obtained to ac-
c3mplish ratification.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
ovERTuRns NEGLECTED.
Government Advised Against Allowing
South African Affairs TO Alb
sorb Attention.

LONDON. Feb. i5.-In the mouse OF
lords today. the Earl Of Roseberry, dis
cussing the governments military pro-
p0sals. said:
The crisis in South Africa is urgent.
but We must not keep our eyes on
South Africa alone. Last December
the government made earnest overtures
to the great powers including Ger
many and the United States. for an al
lance. but those overtures We're not re-
ceived with such cordiality as to en-
courage the government to pursue
them.
1t does not appear that the friendship
Of France would bear any great strain,
and rs to Russia, events have been
recently witnessed in Persia which
England formerly would nave had
something to say about, but which she
now passes unnoticed.
1T becomes the government to take
large grasp of the situation and to
make adequate proposals"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
BEcHHAM PARDoNs CRIMINAL
His Man Controls Penitentiary and
Lets His Voters Out but De-
tains Taylor's.

FRANK KTORT, Ky, Feb. 15-The
clash between the democratic and re-
publican branches OF the state govern
ment was emphasized tonight by the
prison officials releasing John Seals. a
Louisville convict, on a pardon issued
by Governor Beckham. Deputy War
den Punch was acting warden tonight
and when the pardon papers were pre-
sented to him he ordered Seals released
and the latter left the city tonight.
Douglas Hays, recently pardoned by
Governor Taylor. is still in confinement,
the prison officials refusing to recog-
nize Taylor as governor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
THE SOLDIER DEAD,
Bodies OF Northwestern Troops Now
Sent to Their Native Soil.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. l5,-The re-
mains of 81 soldiers have been sent
from the Preside to various points on
the coast and In the east. The bodies
of the follow ing were shipped to north
ern and Rocky mountain states:
Second oregon-Fred j, Norton, conf
pany F; Fred ]. Chandler, company c;
Herbert r.. Adams, company B; Will
liam Cooke company d; Guy Millard,
company L.
First Washington-Harry r. S.
Stround, company L; VIM. c. Courtney,
company b; Ralph E. Shearer, COM
p0ny F; VIM. c. Hopwood, company D.
First Idaho-IIenry Mcclure, COM
pany II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

LONDON. Feb 10. 40 a. mas the
wires arc closed TO all correspondents
with Lord Roberts and rs nothing fur.
iher from him has been communicated
to the public, military adopts spend
their time In studying the maps. and
figuring out the possibilities OF Lord
Roberts communication and what
there Is left for the Beers to DO
The war Office has issued orders for
the formation Of 2i new batteries and
three battallons OF infantry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16

Welcome disbarment case, testified
that Dr. Tracey. who was also his ply
sleian, had come TO him at three differ
ent times suggesting that he NOLAN
could get money out Of the case FOR
Clark.
'1'repIied,' said the witness. III !
should lend myself 70 such a scheme,
I think | ought to be entitled 10 $780,
lo9." The doctor said he thought that
sum reasonable.
Later, on .he same occasion, Nolan
sail he told the doctor to tell Clark
that Il his body were skeleton and
filled with gold II would not be sum.
cient 10 buy him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
DELGoA BAY YET OPEN.
The Beers Continue to Receive Pro-
visions and Munitions Through
This Route.

LONDON. Feb. i5.-A correspondent
OF the Times at Lourenco Marques. tel
egraphing Wednesday, says;
The republicans are now obtaining
substantial supplies OF sugar, coffee
and flour through Dslagoa bay. 1t is
believed also that munitions are still
passing,
A prominent Pretoria citizen just
from Ladysmith informs me that the
Beers are rapidly damning the Kip
river"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
THE EARL MISTAKEN,
state Department officials Deny That
England Made Any overtures
for an Alliance.

WASHINGTON, Feb, 15.-The state
ment of the Earl of Roseberry that in
December overtures We're made to the
United States for an alliance is not
substantiated here Officials of the ad-
ministration are at loss to understand
the report and express the opinion
that some mistake has occurred,
So far as the United States is con-
cerned they declare no offer of alliance
has been made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
BRITISH LANcERs KILLED.
British Prisoner Sent 10 Tell Of the
Slaughter OF His Comrades.

BoER LAAGER, (near Ladysmith).
Tuesday Feb. is.-Yesterday General
Botha. with a small force crossed the
Tugela to the deserted British camp
where he encountered so lanccrs. Of
whom 10 were killed. Ave wounded and
nine taken prisoners. One of the pris-
oners was sent to tell the British to
fetch their wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
OTHER DIVISIONS PROPOSED.
England Advised TO Continue Raising
More Troops

LONDON. Feb. i5.-spencer wilkin-
son in the Morning Post today advo-
Gates the advlsabllity OF forming the
Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth divisions
and sending them to the Cape to be
ready for any emergency. as well as the
forming and training at home OF as
many additional battalions as possible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
RENsBERG ABANDONED.

LONDON. Feb. ia Cape Town
correspondent OF the Daily Chronicle.
ielegraphing wednesday. fays:
1T is reported here that the British
have evacuated Rersberg and retired
TO Arundel"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
VANDERBILT INHERITANCE TAX

NEW YORK. Feb. 15,-Surrogate
Fitzgerald today handed down de-
cision holding that the trust fund of
S5,OOOO0O created by the will of the late
VIM. H. Vanderbilt is subject to an in
heritance tax. Under the will of VIM.
H. Vanderbilt, trust fund of S5,OOOOOO
was created for the benefit of his grand
children, the children of Cornelius Van
derbilt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
REMEMBERING THE MAINE.

HAVANA, Feb. 16.-The second an
niversary of the destruction Of the
United States battleship Maine in this
harbor was suitably observed here to-
day. Several hundred Americans went
out to the wreck of the Maine. over
which United States flag was flying
at half mast
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
GOVERNMENT WINS.
Its Military Scheme Adopted in the
House Of Commons.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-The house of
commons this evening adopted the gov
ernments military scheme by vote
of 2S9 against "a, the minority consist
ing chiefly OF Irish members.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
coprIc m rRoM HoNoLuLu.
Plague Still Continues in the Inflated
City.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10 The
steamer Coptic arrived from the Orient
via Honolulu today She reports that,
from February to February 8. four
cases of the plague occurred at Homo
lulu and of these three died.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
ROLAND REED BETTER,

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Roland Reed,
the actor, who yesterday submitted to
a second operation. was reported today
to be resting comfortably.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
PLAYING TIT FOR TAT.
Kentucky's Dual Officers Still Filing
Suits Against Each other.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Feb. 15.--Follow-
ing the lead of Governor Taylor. who
yesterday brought suit for injunction
against Governor Beckham, claiming
to be governor of Kentucky. and Gen
eral John b. Castleman. claiming to
b. adjutant- general of Kentucky, Lieu
tenant-Governor John Marshall this
afternoon filed suit for injunction
aaginst Governor Beckham and against
Lillard Fl. Carter, president protein of
the senate now meeting in this city
These suits are similar in general
averments to that If Governor Tay-
lor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
IRIsH-AMrRIcAN 90 RECRUITS

NE wYORK. Feb 15.-Fifty
men, nearly all young and stalwart.
sailed today on the French line steam
er Lagascogne on their way to The
Boer lines in South Africa. Most OF
them were Irish Americans.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-16
Twenty-OHe New Batteries and
Three BattalIOns Of Infantry.
NO NEWS FROM ROBERTS
His Correspondents Allowed to TeIe-
graph No News-NO Movements
Given Out by War Office.

LONDON. Feb. 10. $3.50 a. m.-The
war Office announces that General
French reached Kimberley Thursday
evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
To Change the System.

It has leaked out since the people began
to talk about the successor 10 Judge Rely
that when the Constitutional Convention
meets there will be . movement. with
powerful backing. to have al the judges
in the State elected by the direct vote of
the people.
\ prominent Richmond attorney said
this proposed change in the organic law
has been quietly talked over among the
lawyers in their various gatherings for
some time.
You may be surprised to hear it, but ii
is q fact, that most of the lawyers are
heartily in favor OF the change" said the
gentleman. ct could name you
some very prominent attorneys in Richmond
who think tha change should me- made. 7
hear Afr. c. v Meredith. who Will prob
ably be one OF Richmond's delegates.
thinks the people should EJECT their judges.
At the proper time am sure the mem-.
bers of the bar will ba found lined up
in favor OF allowing the people TO elect.
For one. I prefer that the Governor should
appoint. subject to the approval OF the
Legislature, to the present system by elect
ing by the Legislature. But am most
heartily in favor OF choosing judges by
popular vote. Other States do this and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
SUMMARY OF To-DAY's NEWS.


local.
Police to iofn shirt-waist brigade
No, money for odd lrousides.
Governor to appoint J9ase fsisis
successor to-day -, ~, ,,,,,,,,,,r ,,o.s.
vesset IibeIed for pilots license fees:
NIa,-r,.,rlI .oks like winner. so local
ie..u MNged woman attempts suicide.
-ciiitgan to be brought to the peniten-
ttary to-day.
'Sem;,irch discharged, the money hav-
;,e- been taken for salary
8IyuchburS bar adopts resolutions OF
rasnsct TO Judge Rely.
i i-Maynard's friends anxious about his
nomination.
likely to reach an ainieahle agreement.
Horse Show and races IN CuIpsper
yesterday
Two men killed in fatal wreck on
Norfolk and Western near TazeweiL va
General.
Bryan appeals to Republicans to vote
Democratic ticket
-Populist endorsement or Stevenson
may require a struggle.
Hanna opens Republican campaign Id
New Jersey.
-Rear-end collision on New York Cen.
trail.
Foreign.
Appeal OF Ii Hung Chang for peace
commissioner Is rejected.
ALLIES have entered tha Imperial city.
The Empress reported surrounded bH
Japanese cavalry.
ETslegraph line cut and big Chinese
force said to be on the move.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
COOLER WEATHER,
Richmond Will Also Get More show
crs IN tic Near Itnt,IrC.

Richmond Will Also Get More show
crs II, the Near Future.
For the next few days, at least, f,ie,l-
mond Will enjoy moderately cool weatHe,, :,
and it is very probable that the cool spe'i
will hoil out still! longer.
The temperature yesterday morn
ing at o'clock registered II degrees 's
against 10 of Monday, and sun 10y" ~,
notch, it is expected will be reached. ne &c
maximum emFeratllre Monday was -
degrees but the thermometer dio ho'
reach near that point yesterday
rIla rain Monday niglt and. yes'ero1S
morning was little more gen
eyal tEan any had in the past
rwo or three weeks. The chances fer
more. rain today and tomorrow over
tn State are quite Favorable 1t IS not
probable that Richmond will get heavy
and continued rainfall in the near future,
bur mora showers are very pos tblc
The rain, even as little as it is mas. OF
course. besn of immense advantage TO
FAIRNESS. The early crops. it is true. are
too far gone to get any reief, but the
later crops will derive great benefit from
th5 rains. Much more rain Is needed.
however. to give them the moisture
needed