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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

As stated yesterday the British troops
under Gen. French were operating close
to Kimberley.
The latest dispatches do not state
that any British soldiers or any cup
plies from outside have yet entered the
besieged city The Boers appear to be
n the vicinity in some force, but their
plan OF opposition ia not disclosed.
The last dispatch from Lord Roberts, made
pubic by the London War Office at midnight,
stat ID the situation at Kimberley as follows
"rhe cavalry division is moving in a
northerly direction and has apparently 81,
ready reduced the pressure on Kimberley, a.
Kekewich signals the enemy has abandoned
Acknowledgement and th.t he has occupied
il. French has advanced as far rs Abonsdam
with slight loss and is pushing on his posts,
his rear being held by mounted infantry"
London, while not believing from Roberts
dispatches that Kimberly is yet actually re-
lieved in the full sense of that word, believes
that French Is sure of success and that relief
ia but question of q short time.
General French is believed to have with
him force of 5000 or 8, 900 men. The re
of Lord Boberts army is partly occupied
in keeping open the line Of communication,
which stretches from Modder river station
to the Bet river on to Jacobsfal ana
thence to the vicinity OF Kimberley
Tho only clue. to the Boer plan are found In
an attack by large force OF them on Lord
Roberts line OF communications at the Riet
river. in harassing his men In the vicinity OF
Jscobsdal, and IN pressing the Threatening
movement farther south OF the way to De
Aar. Thus, as far as Londcn knows, the Boer
plan is TO hang on the British line of commu-
nications.
One of Roberts supposed aims 10 to sur
round the army Of 1900 or 10000 men
which 1t is supposed Gen. Cronje has some
where near Kimberley. 1t is supposed that
Cronje has left his former position at Mayors
iontein.
A dispatch from the Boer head lager near
Ladysmith states that Gen. Butler has been
bombarding the BOer force at Baauw krsnz,
about six miles southeast of Colen,o This
NAV be only demonstration to prevent the
Natal Beers from reinforcing Cronje, or it may
mark the beginning Of an effort to get to La
dysm,h by the eastern route.
A dispatch dated Lsdysmitb, by heliogrsph
to Weenan, says tbs severity Of the siege has
become remarkably relaxed, and the Beers
are si,i US a very quiet time. The garrison
takes this as hopeful sign, but whether or
not it really indicates weakness on the Boer
side We are as confident as ever OF an ultimat,
relief.
DR.. Leyds, the Trsnsvaals representative
in Europe, expresses the opinion that Zen.
Cronie permitted Gen French to get to Kin e
berlcy that he might cut off his division from
Roberts main army at Modder river.
The House of Commons yesterday evening
passed the supplementary army estimates
measure for $65, 100000 by vote OF 2l3
IN ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIpS

William 81. Clark, the we'll kDo-
turf man and former corporslion W.
eel died this morning in New y ycaS'
He had been in poor health for a soi
time. Clark was prominent in 'V@s
councils OF Tammany Hail. We
Reports from Pittsburg are tbs, ..
Moore Brothers are interested IN ,us
promotion of new steel consolids,;u we
that of the sheet steel mills of tbsoo"u
try. The new corporation will co NV,
100 out of 2l5 sheet steel mills il "
country, the other 55 being conrrolI D :
by four companies. The anon, !,
stock to be authorized is named IS 20 u
600, 900. w. >
Frank E. Stone, alias Edward Du,,.
an attorney, was arrested in Nev ~
leans last night charged with oeino W :.
terested in the : cnritv SAVINGS ~
ETY. 10 Chicago. Warrants for tho y
rest of the promoters were i..n =
Thursday night, one of their cIis.,i
claiming that toey had jumped Coio o
90 with between $l50,00O and SjO0ea
belonging to other people. Warm, ,n
for four other persons connected u%s
the concern are still unserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
Foreign News.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-THE Kaiser has q
quarrel with the duke regent of Meek
lenburg -Schwerin. Recently the Duke
granted some interviews to newspaper
men 10 which he criticised the German
government. On hearing OF it, the
Kaiser's secretary wrote to the Duke
expressing the Kaiser's establishment
at the indscretion. The Duke replied
by saying that as he was an independ-
emit German monarch he refused to &C.
cept advice on what to do or what not
to do.
London, Feb. H.-MayOr : Josiah
Quincy, OF Boston, was married today
at st. Georges church to Mrs. Ellen
Tyler, widow of u former Boston mer
chant. Ambassador Choate and family
were among those present at the cere.
mony.
London, Feb. 17.-Rains and rapid thsw
have caused many rivers to overflow, and
there srs Unprecedented floods in various
parts of the United Kingdom. Several pro-
vncisl towns are inundated.
Manila, Feb. 1.-THE medical authorities
report AZ cases of genuine plague in Manila,
81 os which have proved fatal. OF these a
lsrge pert are Cinnamon. There are Q number
ber of suspected cases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
A Thrilling Il escue.

New York, Feb. 17.-An early morning
ire in the four story building, No. 42O Fifth
avenue, caused damage aggregating $4,000.
The upper floors were occupied by tenants
and all had narrow escapes. w. 5. Aiken,
formerly supervising architect of the Treas
ury Department, was saved by fireman
Howe and two of his fellows who formed
human rope. Howe was held by the
legs and swung himself from window at
AIS Fifth avenue over to a coping of the
burning building on which Aiken stood.
Grssping the imperil!ed man under the arms,
Howe swung clear and for a minute be and
Aiken, who weighs nearly 200 pounds, hung
in the air. Then Aiken got foothod and
he and Howe were bauled iLto SAT ty. Few
eral hundred persons witnessed the thrilling
rescue. Z Ellis Nc LELAND was severely
burned before he cou escape from the burn
ing building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Republican leaders expect that Con-
gress will adjourn about June lst.
The democratic members of the Ken
tncky legislature have decided to 20 to
Frankfort to resume legislative ses.
sions.
The Spaniards seem likely to hold
the balance OF power in the coming
Cuban election.
Terrific snowstorms are raging
throughout Germany. Snow is deeper
than for 10 years. and hurricane is
flowing on the coast.
From the msinmast of the ship Shen.
andOah, lying at San Francisco, the
ashes of Walter s. Blanchard were yes
terday scattered to the four winds.
1t is barely possible an army organi-
cation bill will be introduced this ses-
sion of Congress. but the bill to increase
the regular force will for political rea-
sons probably be held back.
House committee on postoffices has
agreed to favorably report the land bill,
which, among other provisions, reduc-
es postage rates on newspapers and
periodicals to one cent per pound.
Joe Choynski, of California, defeated
Peter Maher in six rounds in Chicago
last night. He took no chances, and
had little trouble 10 obtaining revenge
for former defeat ut the hands of the
Irishman.
The committee appointed to recoe-
nizs Harper & Bros, completed it's work
in New York last night. The plan of
the committee provides for the convey
ance of the entire property to new
corporation to be organized under the
laws of the State of New York, capt.
tslized at s., 100000.
Fred Wurth, a waiter, his wife and
their little daughter were found uncoD-
scious from illuminating gas in their
room 10 New York last night. The
child died and there is little hope for
the parents. It is believed that the
parents wanted to die and take the
child with them.
The House committee on election
OF President and Vice President yester-
day submitted report in favor of
joint resolution for a constitutional
amendment disqualifying polygamists
for election as Senators or Representa-
tives in Congress. and prohibiting pc.
lygamy and polygamous association be-
tween the sexes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

of the Pennsylvania road. he also
says he thinks the bill to permit tele:
graph and telephone wires to enter Gil
cities 10 the State will pass, and also
one compelling the telegraph offices in
the State to pay for the stamps on the
dispatches they send.
The House naval committee has
agreed to pay $545 ton for armor
plate, notwithstanding the fact that the
Carnegie Company makes 16O per cent.
profit on it's work.
MIR. John Mclean will not be chair
man of the national democratic com
mittee unless Senator Jones, the pres
ent chairman, shall ask him, OF which
there is little probability.
1t ia understood here that the threat
to build no Arlington Bridge unless
portion of Alexandria county be retro
coded to the District Of Columbia has
been Withdrawn, and that the approprl-
alton for the bridge will be made and
the cornerstone of the first abutment be
laid at the coming celebration OF the
centennial of the foundation OF this city.
II is rumored today for the first time
that after all, the Senate elections COM
mittee will report adversely on the
Clark case.
Justice william Piggett. of the Montsna
Supreme Court WAS called to the stand In the
Clark bribery investigation this morning.
The Judge said he wished to correct apart oil
the testimony given on Thursday evening
He did not advise Justice Hunt to cause
criminal proceedings to be instituted against
DR.. Trescy, OF Helena, for having suggested
that the Suprt me Court might make 1Oo,OOO
by throwing the Welcome disbaiment case
out of court He said: I'm the Montans
senatorial contest l did not directly or indi'
rectly offer money or other valuable consid-
Grafton to any man or men to influence them
10 vote for me. | know Of no corruption IN
my interest By any one. There were plenty
Of rumors OF this sort, but they were not true
For many years l have taken keen and
lively interest in Montana politics as CIT.
zen. but not until 1898 did / become an &C
tive factor in politics, although in 1888
when | did not care TO have 1t, the demo
Gratis nominated me as their candidate FOL
delegate in Congress.
A silver Senator, talking to day about the
next national democratic ticket, said that II
senator German would consent to take the
second place on that ticket it would win hands
do IN, rs besides the solid South 1t would re-
ceive the vote not only OF Western, but Of
Northern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
In NORTHERN republican newspape

In NORTHERN republican newspapers
II is stated that the South is in favor OF
the ship subsidy and of the Nicaragua
canal bill. Where that Information
comes from is not known and 10 not
credited by reasonable Southern men.
The South owns no ships, and has no
commerce on the Pacific, and why she
should be taxed to pay bounties TO
Northern ship owners and to permit
Northern ships to 60 throughNicaragua'
instead of around Cape Horn or through
Panama, cannot be told by any OF her
people-lhat il, satisfactorily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

ACCORDING 70 chaplain in the U. :
army, just returned from Manila, tn'
Filipinos are being benevolently assiml
lated at rapid rate, and more whisky
is-being drunk in Manila now than II
any American city of four hundred
thousand population, though little of Il
was drunk there previous to the Amer
ican occupation of thu city. The To-
dams of THE country and the natives o
the foreign provinces readily yield te
the'subduing but malign influence o
liUuor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
FROM WARRINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, February II.


Washington, February IL.
jaw G. Holland, of Jacksonville, Fla,
who was arrested here last night on a
warrant charging him with libelinR
Senator Talsferro by publishing q
story to the effect that he, as q govern
mens detective, unesrthed swindle in
the sale of 2l5, 900 pounds of govern
ment bacon at Jacksonville by Major
Rutbers to the c. B. Rogers Company
10 which Senator Taliaterro and Major
G. w. Ruthers, U. s. A., we're said to
be IMPLICATED, 10 the police court here
this morning was held in 81 900 bail for
further hearing.
Tie House military committee heard
Representative Otey of Virginia 10 Of =
half of his bill to provide the army and
navy with dentists, this morning, and
will make favorable report upon it on
Tuesday next. The committee also
park at MurfreesbOr0ugh. There are SO
heard arguments in favor OF national
many national park bills now, includ
ing that for one at Manassas, that tn =
probability is none of them will be
passed.
The following changes in the fourth
class postoffices of Virginia were made
today HOllar, Rockingham county, X
F. Nair, appointed postmaster, vice
d. K. Showalter, resigned; Siler, Fred
erick county, Philip Shade, vice Robert
Shade, resigned; Tiptop, Tazewell
county, George Shafer, vice ]. G.. Gil.
lespie, resigned.
Congressman Jefferson Levy, of New
York, who has been elected an honors-
ry mem Der of the Virginia democratic
association of this city, will, it is report
ed, give q banquet to that association al
an early date.
The State Department says that as
long as the Trsnsvasl republic shall
continue to refuse to allow American
consuls to look after English interests
in that republic, the United States cam
not send any literature to the English
prisoners in Pretoria.
Colonel 'Lige White, president of a
national bank 10 Leesburg, Virginia.
was here yesterday. He voted against
Bryan in 1896, as all other bank presi-
dents did, but says he intends to vote
for him now, as the silver question is
practically settled, and as on all other
questions the democratic, is preferable
to the republican party.
Mr.. Frank Hume, the member of the
Virginia legislature for Alexandria
county, is here today. He says there
is no doubt of the passage of the bill
granting charter for new road from
THE city to Richmond, but that, strange
as it may seem, none of the parties in.
terested in getting the charter will cay
whether the road will pass through
Alexandra on Its track, or on that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

THE STATE republican committee OF
Arkansas. like that of Virginia, and all
the other Southern States, has endors-
ed the action of Mr.. Taylor, the in
surgent usuper of Kentucky. Conser-
vative and honest Northern republicans
have already learned the true charac-
ter of the negro, and are now learning
that of their white allies in this section,
who would keep the whole South 10
violent disorder and confusion in order
to retain the federal positions they mold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
The Storm on the Coast.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 1.-THE nigh
velocity of the wind is steadily increas
iog aud the unprecedented storm of
last February promises to be repeated.
Vessels that have been able to reach
Hampton Roads this morning have
their sails and masts sheeted with ice.
The large schooner Charles A. White,
ashore at False Cape, has been driven
high on the beach, mass of ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
SATURDAY EVENING. FEB. II, 1900
HAWAII, like Porto Rico, has bee

HAWAII, like Porto Rico, has been
annexed to this country and is there
fore q part and parcel of the United
States. The laws of the United States
prohibit the importation of contrac
labor; but ten thousand japanese labor
ers have been imported at Honolulu
during the last three months, TO WORK
on the sugar plantations OF the lew
Northern Americans by whose infiu-
ence the legitimate government OF Ha-
wall was deposed and that ofthe beach
corners installed. II the people OF this
country only knew the selfish purposes
a. which their government is prosti-
tuted, the coming revolution would not
he long delayed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
be long delay

THE Frick Carnegie suit mas develop
al the fact that under the protective
tariff of forty five per cent. on the iron
and steel products of the Carnegie Com
pspy the profits of that company bave
bsen from eighty to one hundred and
sixty per cent. No wonder Mr.. Carnegie
csn buy castles in Scotland and estat-
lish libraries in all the cities OF the
country. With the hundreds Of mil
lions be makes by means of the tariff,
he could give every man in the county
a small farm, at the cheap price al
which farms are now selling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
From the Seat Of War.

London, Feb. 17.-Breaking into
British rejoicing over FreDch's success
comes news that General CrObje, with
his guns and the Boer army, had dissp-
peared from MagersfoDteiD, though
barely escaping, as some OF bis rear
guard, ammunition and supplies we're
captured. Now comes dispatch dated
Jacobsdal, Feb. Is, which says that
General Cronje with 10000 Beers is re-
| treating towards BloemfonteiD, pre-
sumably to protect the Free state
capital. Here there is lurking fear
that he has planned and is getting into
position for counter move against
Roberts or French and will be heard
from soon.
London, Feb. 17.-General Roberts
cables 70 the war Office. from Jacobsdal
under today's date rs follows: kelly
Kenny yesterday captured 70 wagons
of stores, two wagons OF Mausers, eight
boxes of shells and ten barrels of ex-
plosives besides large quantities OF gen
eral supplies belonging to Comes
lager, which was being shelled when
Kitchener dispatched the messenger.
This is the fret intimstion OF General
Kitchener's whereabouts. From the
above dispatch it appears be is after
Comic and will probably be the general
20 lead the British agains! him 10 bat
tie. This also confirms the report tnat
CrObje is retreating on BloentonteiD
The following has been posted at the
war office: 1.-THE queen has approved
the promotion of Colonel and Local.
Lieutenant General French to be major
general and of Lieutel liant Colonel
Kekewich to be colonel for services in
con nection with the deten Sc and relief
of Kimberley"
Jacobsdal, Feb. 17.-Gen. Kelly
Kenny overlook Gen. Comics rear
guard this morning. A battle ia i'm
pending. The Beers lad to stop TO
save their transport.
London, Feb. ia dispatch from
Jacobsdal under yesterdays date says
that after the Sixth division kelly
Kenny's) evacuated Jac'obsdal on
Thursday 10 order TO move north the
Beers re.occupied the place. Alter
three hours, however, the Beers were
driven out at the point of the bayonet.
The dispatch adds that some OF the
London Imperial volunteers took part
10 the attack and behaved like vet
Grams.
A Capetown dispatch says that the
Beers remaining at Mager'fontein are
hemmed in by Methuen on the south,
Roberts on the east and north ano
Mcdonald on the west at Kood0os-
berg.
London, Feb. 17.-Capetown dis
patches describe the enthusiasm with
which news of the relief of Kimberley
was received there. Crowds formed
and marched through the streets, cheer
for Roberts and French, and singing pa
trlotic songs. The house occupied by
Roberts here. and the residence OF Gov.
Sir Alfred MilDer. were visited and
wildly cheered. Similar demonstrations
took place 10 front of the homes OF the
popular Cape Ministers, while those OF
the unpopular ones, with Boer leanings,
were greeted with groans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
CHILDREN SHIPPED IN A CRATE

CHILDREN SHIPPED IN A CRATE
In one of the rural districts of Hardy
county. w. Va, lives John French. a
well-to-do farmer, but who has family
of six almost helpless, idiotic child
rem. Not long ago his wife died, and
be decided to enter upon a second
matrimonial venture. Wife No. 2 did
not, however, favor the care Of such family
20 il was decided to get rid Of part OF them.
Abrams ements were made to send three OF
the children TO Huntington, to the State Asy-
lum for Incurabes.
Atwo-horse wagon was procured and crate,
such as is used in shipping rags and poultry,
WAS built. In it on some straw were placed
the three > younger children, aged, respectively,
8. IL, and 13 years. A small bucket OF soup
wa. put in tie crate, and from it the children
were occasionally fed. They stood the jour.
ney all right. and are now being we'll looked
after at the Home for Incurables.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
1t Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth, of LAGRANGE, Ca,
suffered intensely for six months with q
frightful running sore on his leg, but
writes that .Bucklen's Arnics Salve cur
ed it 10 ten days. For Ulcers, Wounds,
Burns, Boils, Pain or Piles it's the best
salve in the world. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25c. Sold by E. 8. Ieadbeater
& Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

BLOW AT CIVIL sERvIcE.-Representative
Pesrre, of Maryland, made vigorous attack
on the civil service provision in the appro-
p,istion bill under consideration in the CON-
mit,ee of the whole Of the House yesterday.
incidentally he involved the House in a dis
cussion of pensions and INDUCED in dispute
with Mr.. Fitzgerald, of Massachusetts,, over
the troops from that State engaged in the
Spanish war. The civil service appropriation
was struck from the bill by the committee,
but will, as usual, doubtless be reinstated BY
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

The directors of the Baltimore 4
Ohio railroad today, in New York, de
clared semi-annual dividend of 2 per
cent on its preferred stock. This is the
frat to be declared since the reorganiza
ton of the company, which began with
the appointment of receivers in Feb.
ruary, 1896. Under the old manage.
ment, before its insolvency, the COM
pany paid as high as 10 per cent on its
common stock during the period from
1881 to 1885.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

II had dyspepsia for years No medicine
WAS 80 effective as Koiol Dyspepsia Cure. IL
gave immediate relief Two bottles produced
ma, velous results" writes L. H. Warren, A
bany, Wis. 1t digests what you eat and car
not fail to cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, Feb. II.
SENATE.
The Senate was not in session today
HOUSE.

The Senate was not in session today
HOUSE.
The Speaker announced the appoint
ment of Mr.. Davidson as chairman o.
the committee on railways and canal;
made vacant by the death of MIR. Chick
ering.
Saturday afternoon, April 7, was sci
apart to hear eulogies on the late Rep
resentstive Bland.
The House then in committee OF the
whole resumed consideration of the
legislative, executive and judicial ap.
preparation bill, and for long time de-
bsted the section of the bill providing
that the District OF Columbia pay hal
the expenses of the public squares Of
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

Negro troops from Fort Bliss have assaulted
the Jail at Ell Psso, Texas, in an effort to
rescue two comrades who are confined there.
A number OF shots were exchanged and it is
claimed one officer and one soldier were
killed. A posse has been formed to combat
the soldiers. and serious clash Is threatened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
MONETARY AND COM Ina

New York. Feb. 18TH, sto ( NAB.
was again heavy with the rr4dlns es~1 AZ
incl ned to operate for a further re,c'.o.
The changes were fractional with the mrt',
void Of significance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is unequalled
for piles, injuries and skin diseases. 1t is the
original Witch Haze Sslve. Beware Of all
limitations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17
The Market0,

Chicago, Feb. 1.-The market closed al
follows: Wheat May 6S7sa6Sk July -.
Corn-May -. POrk-May $40 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-17

Arthur Allen, son of the late Arthur Allen,
Of Clarke county, died Thursday night of
pneumonia. deceased was % years of age
and unmarried.