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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
Major General Bliss Dead.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Major General
Zenas r. Bliss, U. S. A.. retired, died at
Providence hospi al, in this city, after
an illness OF some weeks. The deceased
was native of Rhode Island ana had a
distinguished military career during the
war of the rebellion
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
10 BE U. 5. Attache with Beers.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-Captain Carl
Reichmann of the Seventeenth infantry
and assistant adjutant general of volun-
teers was detailed by the secretary of
war to accompany the Boer army for
the purpose OF observing and reporting
upon military operations in the war in
South Africa His duties will be SINH
lar to those of Captain Slocum of the
Eighth cavalry, who is with the Brit
ish army IN the Transyaal
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
sports Icebound and Hungry.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 1.-The
steamer Oliver King was icebound in
the Tennessee river, near the mouth Of
Little river. and in a dangerous posi-
tor. On board the boat were 25 sports,
who we're on their way into Little river
to have a big cooking main. The sup
plies were exhausted and party left for
Loudcn 20 get them relief.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
LIVELY BUSINESS.

At the Morgantown Planning
Mill, Beechurst Ave. They have
just received five cars of yellow
pine consisting of Flooring, Cell
ing, Casing, Base and finishing
lumber of all descriptions. They
now have on hand and can furnish
on short notice anything in the
House Building line. tall and see.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The navy de-
partment was informed that the Mari
eta had arrived at Manila. The Brook
lyn, New Orleans, Nashville and New
ark all reached the feet.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton will be held on
Thursday the 4th day If January,
1900, at the place where the municipal
officers Of the town of Morgantown are
elected, for the election of school
Commissioner, for the Morgantown In.
dependent School District, to serve for
the term OF five years, beginning OH the
list day OF July, 1900.
By order of the Board,
w II. BAILEY. Secretary.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
To Incr. ase Capital stock.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The STOCKHOLM
ers of the National City bank met and
ratified the proposition OF the directors
to increase the capital stock from 81 ,000,-
600 To $40 100000.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
To Omit War Exhibit.

BERLIN, Jan. 4.-Dr. Won Bloch, the
writer, announced that the
proposed Russian war exhibit at the
Paris exposition will be omitted upon
the cars order.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING

All VINO contemplate having plumb
inl or gas fitting done should consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with frst-class material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water
This is point worth considering.
Remember everything arst class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tiOns.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
ASSUREDBY THE CAR.
Russia Won't Meddle In South
Africa.
MEANS FRANCE WILL BE QUIET.

Information on Good Authority That
Great Britain VIII Not Take Delagoa
Bay--tsoers sheifed Fort al Kim
berIey-some Other War News.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
Welsbach Lights Reduced to $l.2;

Large mica chimneys Acc extra. we
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine "Welsbaeh. y All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction OF
any one selling spurious burners as
aWn
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
III You Want to Buy

A home for song and have years
TO pay for it, call at this Office and
get particulars.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-04
Election Notice.
WE are selling barrels of candies,
grapes and fruits at the City Market,
Use j. G. McVicker's Pansy
Cream for the complexion.

THE genuine Banister $500 shoes
,nly $500 at Waters up-to-date Shoe
tore.
SEE the new line of House Slip
gers for Ladies aud Gentlemen at
WATERS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
Pretends to Be Rallying Military
Support From Her Colonies.
BRITAIN WILL BE SCARED
ChamherIain's PamOus Cable Inquiry
Borrowed for Dramatic Effect,
But Little Chance Of Success.

NEW YORK. March ia dispatch
70 the Journal and Advertiser from
London says:
A private cablegram from an unlnl-
peachable source in Paris says that the
minister for the colonies sent cipher
cables yesterday to the governor OF
every French colony asking. almost in
the words OF Mr. Chamberlain, to the
British colonial governors. how many
soldiers were available for Immediate
service.
NJ. DeCrais asked for a detailed state
ment from each governor Of the number
OF reservists and colonial forces, lists
Of officers. non-commissioned officers
and men.
The minister's cables were long and
in cipher and were sent all over the
world; 10 the colonies in Africa. to Ma
dagasgar. Toxin. Guadaioupe. Martin
iaue. French Canada and every French
colony on earth.
II is also said that cables Of similar
tenor were sent to French consuIs ask
ing for lists Of French soldiers In for
eign countries who would return to
France in the event OF their services
being needed.
This highly important news is not
known to any Of the London papers and
probably not to any Of those in France.
1t win cause a sensation here when
it becomes known. For England Is
watching with eyes Of wonder the pre-
parations that her neighbor is making
for war
Coming as 1t does right after the an
nouncement that the autumn maneu-
vers VIII BE- demonstration ly 10000
men on the English channel. II will
cause the British war office and ad-
mirafty to bestir themselves In antici-
patton OF hostilities for 1t really does
begin to look as If France meant war
France and Russia are working hand
in hand, and salisbury's diplomacy may
be called upon for supreme efforts II
he desires to avoid the greatest war the
world has ever seen. 4r As,Hs
1
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
HOSTING UNION JACK.
Description Of Roberts EnTy Into
Bloemfontein and His Welcome
by the Citizens

LONDON. March l5.-At precisely
l;2O o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Tn
ion Jack, especially made for this pdr-
pose by Lady Roberts. was hoisted over
the presidency at Bloemfontein. amid
the acclamations Of the commander
in-ohlefs battalions. In which, curious
ly enough. the Orange Free State bur-
ghers appear 20 have joined with re-
markable heariiness.
The opposition 20 the entry Of the
British troops into the capitol was in
significant. The troops were occupying
few high places IN the hills about
the place. but few shells drove them
out az o'clock In the morning. News
raper correspondents entering the
town found Mr.. Fraser and others who
guided them to where Lord Roberts
stood on the top of hill waiting for
them. As spokesman Mr. Fraser ask
ed for protection to life and property
and surrendered the keys. Lord Rob-
erts. accompanied by his stan, rode at
the head of a cayalcade mile long TO
the presidency. receiving an ovation
throughout the route. eliminating in
remarkable demonstration at the
market place.
Reaching the government buildings.
Lord Roberts took possession OF the
city In the name Of the queen and
then repaired 10 the presidency. where
the ceremony OF hoisting the Union
Jack ended forever, according 10 uni
yersal opinion here. the Boer govern
ment OF the Free State. During his
progress through the town. Roberts
stopped and ordered the instant re-
placement Of goods which were being
looted from the artillery barracks by
Kaiilrs, thus giving the populace an
earnest assurance OF the treatment
they might expect from the victors.
President Steyn fled 10 Kroonstadt
without replying to Lord Roberts de-
inand for his surrender. and the COM
mander- -in-chlef remarked afterwards
during the course Of conversation while
breakfasting at the farm Of President
Steyn's brother. that the x-presiden,
was IA nonentity. The British troops
with the exception Of those necessary
| TO police the town, remain outside
Bloemfontein is now regarded as a sort
OF halfway house and base Of opera
tions for the advance on Pretoria. The
military authorities here expect a per-
iod OF comparative quiet while Lord
Roberts is establishing railroad con.
nectlon with Noorvals Point and Be-
| thule. relieving the men and horses
.and giving them the necessary rest tc
III them for the severe struggles which
are believed to be inevitable.
1t seems likely that the news OF
fighting may next come from Natal
General Warrens division, which Lad
reached Durham. has been ordered tC
join General Butler, indicating that the
outianking movement through the neck
OF Hululand is about to commence. 1t Is
reported at Bloemfontein that Gen
eral Joubert is at Brandfort. but other
reports locate him at Biggarsberg.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
Leaders Willing to Accept a Colo
NAL Form Of Government.
FURTHER RESISTANCE AT END
British Public GratifIed at Refusal Of
the Government to COnseat to
Outside lnteryentiOs.

LONDON. March 10. Q a m.-EYents
are moving In the South African cam
pnign IN speedy and satisfactory
manner. from both the military and po-
litical points Of view. II could hardly
have been expected by thc most san
guinc l;nglishmen that they would take
turn 80 favorable.
II appears that when Major Weston
cut the railway north Of Bl0emfontein
he thereby Intercepted General Joubert
who. far from having retired from the
campaign. was tncn coming southwark
with 5000 men. presumably to superin-
tend the defense Elaborate defense
works, three miles iong. had been pre-
pared outAi1c the town. No Boer
wounded were left In Bloemfonteln
when asked the reason by Lord Rob
eris. Fraser replied THE burghers
do not like FISH and would not care To
go to Cape Town"
The evidence goes 10 show that 80
far AS the southern part Of the Free
State Ia concerned. there will be- no fur
ther resistance. II Is understood that
Fraser. Vessels ana other irnders are
quite prepared TO accept the position
Of self governing British colony.
The cheers which greeted the reading
IN parliament yesterday OF the cores
pondence with the United States re-
echoed throughout the country.
The speech OF NJ. Del casse has In
creased this satisfaction, and taken
with the general belief that Emperor
Nicholas Is personally averse TO any
intervention. these incidents spread the
Idea that there will be no further SER
louS attempts to interfere from any
quarter,
by the time,Lord Roberts reaches the
Vaal river he viii command some S0.-
900 men. while General Butler will have
"a, ,00e.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT.
Senators Gallinger and Penrose Dis
pute Each Others Veracity in
the QUAY Case.

the Quay Case.
WASHINGTON, March l5.-"I assert
most emphatically that when the sena-
tor says told him 1 should not speak
on this subject, he does not state the
truth "
This was the sensational retort made
in the senate today by Gallinger (rep),
OF New Hampshire, to statement just
made by Penrose (rep), of Pennsylva-
mia.
Senators were astounded and the au-
ditors In the galleries Quivered with
excitement. They had scarcely been the
slightest intimation that the debate
would take such a turn. For nearly
three hours the senate had under dis
cussion the bill approprlating $2,O95.000
for the benefit of the people of Puerto
Rico.
Pending the motion to so into exec
utive session. Penrose, who has charge
of the case Of former Senator Quay,
suggested that time be fixed for a
vote on that case. In the course Of his
remarks he intimated that certain SEN
ators were throwing obstacles in the
way of vote, and indicated that Gal
linger was one of these senators.
Gallinger quietly replied that he de-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
A SEARCHING INQUIRY.
Land Grant Railways Suspected Of
Having Buncoed the Government

WASHINGTON, March 15.-ReTfe-
sentative Wilson, Of Idaho. today in
troduced resolution requesting the
secretary Of the interior to inform the
house as TO the number Of acres now
included within the forest reserves be.
longing to the land grant railroad
companies. the amount Of forest reserve
scrip issued therefor. the market value
OF said scrip and the estimated value
OF the land in lieu OF which said scrip
was issued, together with statement
showing whether the request for the
creation Of said forest reserves came
from people residing within the states
where said reserves are created, or
from the land grant railroad compan-
les who have thus been enabled to ex-
change lands OF little value for for
est reserves scrip worth many times
the value OF the lands in lieu OF which
It is issued.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
THE NEW wARsHIPs.
House Naval Committee Has Decided
on Their Number and Cost

WASHINGTON. March 15.- The
house committee on naval affairs
reached definite and final decision to-
day as to the number Of new warships
to be authorized in the Forthcoming
naval appropriation bill. as follows:
Two battleships. Of about 1850 tons
each. to cost approximately $780, 900
ach; three arniored cruisers. Of the
highest practical speed and most pow
erful armor and armament. to cost ap-
proximately A.oOovOO each; three pro-
tected cruisers. to cost about N,14iooo
each.
Tbs COMMITTEES decided to authorize
the secretary Of the navy to contract
for armor at price not to exceed
S5i5 per ton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16

WASHINGTON. March ia cable
gram from the American Association
has been received at the state depart
ment. II has not yet been acted upon,
but Is under serious consideration.
At the first reading il is not clear just
what connection exists between the at
titude OF the Chinese dowager empress
towards the reform element in China,
and the "open-door' policy, In which
the United States with the remainder of
the civilized world is interested.
II Is recalled. however. that the en-
press dowager is prosecuting with re-
lentless hatred the reform party, go
ing So far as to resort to the parbarous
practice Of offering large sum of
money for the assassination OF the
leading reformers.
This reform element in China Is be-
lieved to include nearly all the Chinese
who are disposed to elevate China into
a civilized nation. following in the foot
steps OF Japan.
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tilltles and saying that similar re-
quest had been made 10 the representa-
tlyes of the European powers. In com
municatlng this request ] am directed
by the president Of the United states 70
express the earnest hope that way
viii be- found 10 orine about peace and
10 say that he would be glad IN any
friendly manner to aid In bringing
about the desired result.
The reading Of this dispatch was
greeted with cheers from the Irish
members Continuing. Balfour said:
Lord Salisbury requested Mr. White
TO convey the sincere acknowledgment
OF her majesty's government to the
government OF the United States for the
friendly tone Of their communication,
and 10 say that her majesty's govern
mcnt does not propose TO accept the
Intervention Of any power for the set
tement Of the South African affair
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
ONLY TWENTY PER CENT.
Standard Oil Holders Got Their Small
Quarterly Allowance Yesterday

NEW YORK, March 15,-The Stand
ard oil Company today disbursed $2O,-
100000 in dividends. 1t was the regular
quarterly dividend of three per cent
and II per cent extra cash dividend.
This probably is the largest cash dis
bursment ever made at any one time on
the stock of single corporation.
Standard oil was quoted on the curb
today at 5SS bid
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
THE wARDNER INQUIRY.
Lents Provokes Another Controversy
by His Absurd Line of Exami-
nation.

WASHINGTON. March l5.-In the
Couer d'Alene mining investigation this
afternoon a heated controversy arose
over the hypothetical question by
Lentz as to whether II sister Of char
ity had been put in the bull pen she
could have secured a writ OF habeas
carpus
Attorney Forney, who was on the
stand answered thet no such condition
could have existed.
When Lentz pressed the question,
Stevens. OF Minnesota. sharply protest
ed that the question was absurd and
nonsensical'
LentS declared the witness was seek
ing to evade the question. whereupon
the witness turned to the Ohio member
and said:
Il am perfectly honest in this matter.
l want you to understand. sir"
The witness finally declined to ans
wer the question further.
representative Ray, OF virginia,
raised the point that this placed the
witness in contempt and asked for a
vote on holding the witness to be in
contempt.
A controversy of half an hour fol-
lowed, bringing frequent sharp and
rather personal exchanges between
Marsh of Illinois, and Lentz, of Ohio.
The question was finally changed and
the controversy ended.
When the witness was asked as to
his politics, Jett, of Illinois, inquired if
the investigation was to be on political
lines. Marsh answered that, in his
opinion, the investigation was conceiv-
ed and executed for political purposes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
HAPPY MIR. BRYAN.
His Named Cheered at an Anti English
Meeting and MoKinley's Hoot-
ed and Derided.

NEW YORK, March 15.-There was
a meeting of Boer sympathizers at
Cooper Union tonight. Montague White.
the Boer representative. and p. L. Wes-
sells. the representative of the Orange
Free State, made speeches.
President McIiinley's name was hiss
ed and hooted and the mention of Bry-
ans brought forth cheers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
GATAcRE OCCUPIES BETHULIE.
Complete Railroad Facilities Now Az
forded for Movement OF Troops.

LONDON. March l5,-The war office
has received the following from Lord
Roberts:
"Bloemfontein, Thursday, March Is.
1855 p. m.-General Gatacre crossed the
Orange river and occupied Bethulle this
morning. Colonel Pole-Carew, with p
OOO men OF the Guards brigade, two
guns and small body of mounted in
fantry. left here in three trains this
morning to join hands with General
Gatacre and General Clements.
He had passed Bethany by I;iO p. m.
without meeting with opposition, hay-
ing been able to supply from his troops
all necessary engine drivers, firemen.
filters, moulders, smiths and carpen-
ters, etc"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16

sired 70 be heard on the question, but
had not had an opportunity 10 speak.
TO this statement Penrose retorted that
the New Hampshire senator had as
gured him he did not expect TO speak
on the Quay case. Instantly Galllnger
was on his feet and, with evident feel
ing and with great yehemence, replied
as above quoted.
Il don't know whether don't speak
tine truth" hotly replied Penrose. "or
whether the senator from New Hamp-
shire failed to tell me the truth"
GaIlinger retorted that the whole pro-
ceeding OF Penrose vas unmanIy and
beneath his notice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
THE coLvrLLE RESERVATION.
Proclamation Opening 1t to Settlement
Will Be Issued Shortly.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The proc
lamation opening to settlement the
northern portion of the Colville Indian
reservation in Washington has been
prepared but has not yet received the
signatures Of the secretary OF the inter
Tor and the president. The reservation
viii be opened six months after the
proclamation is signed
A large number of mining entries
have already been made in the rtser-
walton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
RHODE ISLAND BRYANITEs.
They Haven't Heard of the Passage of
the Financial Bill.

PROVIDENCE. Il. l., March 15.-The
democratic state convention today nom
mated the following state ticket:
Governor. Nathan Littefield; lieuten-
ant-governor A. butcher; secretary Of
state, Clark Potter; general treasurer,
Fayette Bartlett; attorney general, D.
j. Holland.
The Chicago platform was endorsed
and reaffirmed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
KRUGER WAS WARNED.
WIN Re Held Accountable for Des.
trnciion OF Property at Johan-
nesburg.

LONDON, March i6.-In the house
OF commons today the secretary of state
for the colonies. Joseph Chamberlain,
answering q question as TO the threats
OF demolishing mines and razing Johan-
nesburg. said that at the commence
meni OF the war President Kruger was
warned that he and his government
would be held responsible personally
for any act contrary 10 the usages ID
civilized communities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
ALASKAN FLEET ASSEMBLING.
Revenue Cutters Preparing for the
Northern Season.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 15.-The
revenue cutter Bear has arrived here
from San Diego. where she has been
for the past five weeks. During her
stay at the southern port the tinbers
of the vessel were thoroughly dried.
She will now be prepared for her cruise
in Alaskan waters.
All the vessels of the revenue neet
win leave here about May and will
assemble at Seattle May 20. They will
then start on the northern trip. The
fleet includes the Bear Rush. Grant,
McCulloch and Manning. the latter yes
sci now being on her way here from
New York.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
Chinese Empress DOwager 0p-
posed TO the Reform Party.
THE POWERS APPEALED TO
American Association Sends Out
Warning to Prevent the Rebellion
and Anarchy Threatening.

SHANGHAI. Nay 15.-The American
Association today teIegraphed 90 the
United States government that the at
titude OF the Empress Dowager to-
wards the reformers will upset this
open-door policy. They also say rebel.
lion and anarchy are expected TO the
detriment OF foreign interests, and ad-
vocate prompt, concerted action on
the part Of the powers. The China AS
sociation viii appeal to the British
minister on the same subject.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
sPANIARDs SENT HOME.
Otis Reports the Departure of Large
Number Rescued From the
Insurgents.

WASHINGTON. March ia cable
message from General Otis at Manila,
received at the war department, says
that he shipped today for Barcelona
Spain, 5Ss Spaniards, who had been rts-
cued from the PHILIPPINE insurgents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
AUSTRALIANS LEAD FOLLOWED.
Vancouver Will Observe st. Patrick's
Day as a Public Holiday.

VANCOUVER, b. c., March 15.-For
the first time in the history Of Van
couver st. Patricks Day will lbe OBJ
served as a civic holiday. Mayor Car
ten today issued proclamation for a
public holiday next Saturday, lin honor
Of the gallant Irishmen in South Africa
and the recent British victories"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
MEDIATION CORRESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-In res
ponse to resolution. the president to-
day sent to the senate the correspon-
dence relating to the requests for me-
diation in South Africa. The substance
of the correspondence has already been
published.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-16
AN AGED MAN DEAD.

PORT TOWNSEND. March 15.-Jean
Baptiste Deschamp died this morning
at St. Johns hospital. aged lO2. having
been born in Paris in 1898.