davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-03
.LanCaStGT'S
Business DIRECTORY
new SAW-MILL CHEAP.

In trading l have secured new No. o
Hench Il Dromgold saw mill, which |
VIII sell considerably below cost. The
mill has just been shipped TO Milleubeck
wharf aud can be re-shipped TO purch.
aser az once.
w. Med. LEE, Irvington, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-03

There will be little, if any, cam
paign speaking in Virginia before
September.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-03
Guaranteed Cure.

Baily's Cholera Cure for Diarrhea,
Dysentery and summer complaints.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-03
For SALE OR EXCHANGE.

"A farm in Maryland, only eight miles
from Washington; Good Groom house;
water ut house door and in all the fields;
young orchard; farm containing f7Oacres.
L Will sell or exchange for farm or
other property in Tidewater section of
Virginia. Address, NJ. l.. MF'G Co.
Milieubeck, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-03

NO base board necessary to keep chickens
tall enough to keep old fowls If is used 4Snc
inch will be high enough to keep fowls back.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-03

For sale in Lancaster County by
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-08-03

EUBANK & BRO. Kilmarnock:
DAVID A. KELLY, Byrdton;
a. BARRACK, Alfonso;
u. w. MEEKINS, Fisherman:
). Ii. DAVENPORT, Lancaster:
GRESHAM q Chiffon, Ottoman;
6. W. MERCER, White Stone.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
WORK OF THE SENATE,

Washington. March 3.-When the sem
ate convened today Pettigrew introduced
and the senate passed resolution in
structing the secretary of war to send to
the senate the court martial proceedings
OF 1864 against Lieutenant Colonel Corr
bin, now adjutant general of the army.
The resolution also calls for other infor-
ration bearing upon Corbin's military
record.
The Quay resolution was then laid be-
fore the senate, and Ross argued against
the seating Of Quay. He announced that
his conclusion had been arrived at only
after careful study of the constitution,
and his argument was based entirely up-
on his study of that instrument He
contended that under the constitutional
provision vacancy in the senate could
only be filled when it occurred during a
recess Of the legislature. The QUAY case
did not, to his mind, meet this requires
ment.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
HAS A
CLEAR FIELD BE-
FORE HIM NOW.

New York, March "a dispatch to tho
Tribune from London says: General Bull
Ter. In a dispatch from Ladysmith, makes
1t clear that the Beers decided to raise
the siege of the town Immediately after
Cronje was at the meHcy Of Roberts at
Paardeberg. The advance in Natal was
then only opposed to allow time for the
big guns and ammunition and stores to
he safely removed north and west That
the Beers were not completely successful
in carrying out this intention was owing
to the fact that they were more or less
demoralized by Buffers victorious attack
on Tuesday. After the battle orders were
evidently given for hasty retreat to the
pa sses, with the result that large Quanti-
ties of ammunition and two guns were
left behind.
Virtually speaking, Natal is now clear
Of the republican forces. Public interest
in the war is already declining, since the
end is considered q foregone conclusion,
tedious as may be the process by which
it will be reached. The relief of two gar
risons and the complete collapse Of the
Dutch plan Of campaign leaves Roberts
at liberty to concentrate his forces with
the chief difficulty to over
come
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
A CONFERENCE THAT
MAY WORK FOR PEACE

war in South Africa, money orders cam
not be delivered if payable in the Trans
vaal or Orange Free State, and directing
postmasters not to issue such orders un-
til further notice. If since that date such
orders have been issued it was contrary
TO the departments instructions. South
AFRICAN war money orders were drawn
payable In the Transvaal and Free State,
'put were first sent to Cape Colony, which
once acted as an intermediary, as the
places in question were dependencies of
Great Britain. Under the present condi-
ton of affairs, the British officials would
refuse to forward money orders to the
countries with which they are at war,
and no agreement has ever been entered
into by which money orders can be sent
directly to the Transvaal.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
First Lafayette Dollar.

Paris, March 3.-Robert ]. Thomson.
secretary Of the Lafayette monument
commission, as special commissioner Of
the United States representing President
MCKINLEY and i'm his name, presented
President Loubet this morning the first
OF the Lafayette dollars, which was en-
closed in casket costing $1,000. The
presentation took place in the Elysee
palace. Thompson presented the souve-
MIR with few appropriate remarks. In
reply, the president said he was deeply
touched by the kind thought of the
American president and people, and par
ticularly by the gracious manner in
which the coin had been presented to
him by Mr.. Thompson. He added that
he congratulated himself on receiving
this souvenir, which was a fresh pledge
of reciprocity of the friendship which
had so long united France and the United
States, and which he hoped to see draw
closer and stronger. He them invited
Ambassador Porter and Thompson to
stay to luncheon, at which Madame Lou
bet and M. Delcasse We're present
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

Washington, March 3.-In the house tn.
day the desk of Representative Eppes Of
Virginia, who died last night was hung
with crepe and covered with a profusion
Of flowers.
1t had been intended to proceed with
the Aldrich- Robbins contested election
case. but unanimous consent was given
to vacate the order heretofore made and
postpone the final vote until next Tues
day at 2:30 p. M, debate continuing on
Monday and Tuesday.
A bill was passed for government ac-
QUESTION of certain reservation Of giant
trees I'M California
Hay then announced with an express
sion of profound sorrow ON the part Of
himself and his associates the death of
Eppes. He offered resolutions of respect
and sympathy, which were unanimously
adopted. committee of IS members
was appointed by the speaker to act with
a senate committee as funeral escort.
Then at 12:4S, as a further mark of re-
spect to the deceased. the house ad-
iOurned.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Changes In Canal Plans.

New York, March "a special dispatch
TO the Herald from Washington says:
Some notifications in the plans for the
nicaragua canal recommended by the
nrst Walker commission will have to be
made.
Ihls Is made clear by reports forward
ed to the office Of the present Walker COM
mission from one of the surveying par
Ties now in the field. 1t has been found
that 1t Will be impracticable to build the
proposed dam across the San Juan river
just above the mouth of the San Carlos,
known as the Boca San Carlos dam.
II Is believed, however. that a practice
able site for the proposed dam can be
round at no great distance from the site
formerly selected, and surveys are now
IN progress for the purpose Of finding a
better location.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
The Arguments Will Soon
Be Listened To.
COMMITTEES DECISION
AS to the Briefs to be Filed and the
Time to Be Taken Up by Opposing
Counsel-The Lawyers Who Will
Speak.

washington, Maroh 3-The senate
committee on elections to-day held a
consultation with counsel on both sides
~ the Clark investigation and decided
to give them two weeks for the prenara-
tc'n of the argument to be made in The
case. Arguments will begin on the Goth
instant. Counsel was requested to pre-
pare printed briefs and also to present
oral arguments, the latter to occupy six
hours for each side. The memorialists
are to have the opening and closing
Former Sena tor Edmunds and Mr.. Bir-
ney will make the arguments for the
memorial!sts and Former Senator Faulk-
ner and Roger Foster will speak for Mr..
Clark
Mr.. Faulkner stated that he was hav-
ing comparative sta atement prepared
showing the evidence on all given points
IN parallel columns contrasting the tes-
thmony for the prosecution and defense.
He said that it would take week to
the work.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Canadian Pacific Wreck.

Toronto. March 3.-The Montreal ex-
press on the Canadian Pacific. dne here
at H4O a. m. today, jumped the track be-
tween Ponty Pool and Burketon, and
bounded down steep elnbankment, the
coaches toppllng over one another as thew
neafed the bottom of the incline. The
train was moving at rapid speed On
poaad were a large number of passengers
many being members of parliament on
their way from Ottawa Among the in.
9ufeo members of parliament are Leigh
ton mccarthy, G. L. Klopfer. James
featherstone, L. H. Mcpherson and w
McCleary. " "
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Revolution Not Ended.

New York, March "A dispatch to the
Tribune from Laguayara, Venezuela
says: 1t is believed that the prospects
for settlement of the revolution nm CO.
lombia are poorer now than they have
been for some time. One of the most re-
cent reports is that President San Gle
mente and his cabinet have abandonef
Bogota and Anapoima and settled :
Tena, north of the capital. This, howe
er, is unconfirmed, and there are other re-
ports from equally trustworthy sources,
denying that General Uribe with his rebel
army us near Bogota.
A detachment of government troops,
under General Palacia, had fierce en-
gagement with band Of insurgents re-
Gently at place called Pijeo, about 20
miles from Barranquilla. Both sides
claim the victory. 1t is said the insur-
gents lost over 200 killed and wounded and
$50 We're taken prisoners The govern
ment lost at least 16O men.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Object To Bishops Visit.

Washington. March 2.-Gen Jose Lacret
Molette and Felipe Perzo Cuban leaders,
called at the war department, and had an
interview with Acting Secretary Meikle-
john relative to the appearance in Cuba
of Bishop Sbarretti. They objected very
strongly to his presence there.
The callers had an indistinct idea of the
limitations imposed upon the general gov
ernment, and it was with some difficulty
that Mr.. Meiklejohn made them under
stand that by the terms of the United
States constitution the executive had no
power to interfere in such matters, there
being no association Of church and state.
as was the case in Cuba under the Span
ish regime,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Will Make a Protest.

New York, March "a special to the
Herald from Washington says: Ambas-
sador Choate will be instructed to call
the attention of the British foreign Office
to the determinations against American
dentists in England. with view to hav-
ing them removed.
DR.. L. j. Mitchell, formerly of Ohio,
who is now practicing dentistry in Lon
don, with his brother. DR.. William Mitch
ell called at the state department today
with Representative Lybrand of Ohio and
told Secretary Hay that since 1893 the
British government had refused to regis
ter American dentists.
Secretary Hay said he would instruct
Ambassador Choate to endeavor to have
the Determinations abolished
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
He Will Claim Damages.

Seattle, Wash, March 3.-The recent
sale of the condemned United States
revenue cutter Corwin to Captain E. Cof-
fin of Boston for $4,000 will be the SUBJ
ject of rigid investigation ON the part
of the treasury department.
The fight has taken on new air and
the announcement is made that Captain
w. T. Carroll of Portland, who bid $16,-
100 for the vessel, will within few days,
f,e a claim against the government for
$25,000 damages. The complaint, ac-
cording to persons with whom Captain
Carroll has communicated, will allege
that he made his bid in good faith and
was not notified that those making high
er bids than he had failed to take up
their bids. Being the next in line to
succeed with his bid, he will allege that
the failure to award him the boat has
damag ged him to the extent of the amount
named
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
The C0eur d'A'cne Trouble.

Washington, March 3.-Edward Flan-
nigan, of Mul4an, Idaho, continued his
testimony to-day before the house ,,om-
mlftee on military affairs concerning
the Coeur dA1ene troubles. He said
notices were posted early last July. for
bidding members of organized labor
from going to the miners cemetery ON
July II, for their annual ceremony over
the deceased miners. The order, witt
ness said5 gave notice that women and
other relatives of miners would be ar
rested If they assembled. Chairman Hull
brought out the statement that Auditor
Sinclair Bartlett signed the notice as a
report of Governor Stuenenberg who,
the witness said, represented the demo-
era tile and silver parties.
Notwithsta nding the order, a number
of women secretly carried flowers to the
miners graves, but as there was no or.
miners graves, but as there was no ar
rested.
Flannigan explained the permits" sys-
tenn put into effect after the military ar
rived. Under this system, he said, men
could not work unless they got permit
from state officials. The witness said per-
mits to work were purchasable. He ad-
vanced $3.50 to friend who paid it to
deputy, and was put to work the next
day Letters to men in the Bull Pen,"
he said, were opened by officials before
delivery to the prisoners.
Thomas Henri, formerly a miner and
how owner of mining and other property,
testified as to his experience during the
trouble. He had been appointed deputy
sheriff. and in seeking to preserve peace
ordered the saloons closed. Witness said
he was arrested by one of the state depu-
ties. accompanied by a squad of soldiers
and put in the "Bull Pen" He said he
could have given bail up to 100000. but
was not allowed to do SO. He detailed
numerous instances of alleged prejudice
In proceedings before the coroner, saying
witnesses who testified against the accus-
ed miners were released, while those ia
vorable to them were held. A recess was
then taken.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
New Combination Proposed.

Cnlcago, March 3.-The Chronicle says:
AnotAer held OF transportation is to be
covered by the syndicates that within
rhe past few months have assumed con-
trol OF the railroads east of Chicago and
st. Louis. Those behind the consolida-
tions have turned their attention to the
water lines and are working on a plan
to combine the large boat companies on
the great lakes with the intention OF
placing these in the big pool with the
railroads.
All the big lines are to be brought in
TO the fold and a common set of rates
agreed upon that will not conflict or
cause trouble to the all-rail lines from
here to the east. 1t is said that Nor.
gan, Rockefeller, Hartman and Hill
are the prime movers in the lake deal.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Attacking the Indians.

Chicago, March 3.-A special to the
Record from Oaxaca, Mex, says: General
Braves government troops have made an
aggressive advance against the Maya
Indians in the state Of Yucatan during the
last few days. His army is now within
a few miles of Santa Cruz, the main
of the rebels. The attack on
this stronghold will be made early next
week. The Mayas were strongly intrench-
ed at Aguada, their forces at that place
5000 armed men. Six hundred
Mexican troops commanded by General
Bravos in person attacked them and drove
them from the trenches. Thirty-two In
dams were killed.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
LORD PAUNCEFOTE
SHOULD REMAIN
DURING CAMPAIGN

London, March 3.-The Times SAYS edi-
torla.ly this morning: '"To disnlace
LORD Fauncefote at critical moment
Ike the present would be to carry official
peoaatry to the point of folly. With
the approach OF general election. po-
iitlcai atmosphere, especially in the Unit
ed states, has tendency to become elec.
tEc. 1t would be mistake on our par
10 regard too seriously the movements
OF political opinion in America under
such conditions but 1t Is clear that the
presence at the British embassy at
Washington Of am experienced and cool
headed diplomat who knows how to
discount the strong language of a bitter
political campaign cannot be underes-
timated.
There are questions proceeding be.
tween the two governments which It is
the interest of certain sections ON both
sides OF parliament beyond the Atlantic
to exaggerate and even envenom. The
most difficult problem is the pressure
Upon President McKinley's administra-
tion to interfere in behalf Of the Beers.
The attitude of Washington has hitherto
been beyond reproach, but a presidential
election puts a severe and even a dam
garous strain upon political virtue"
After declaring that "a heavy respons-
fbiMty will rest upon those displaying
Lord Pauncefote." the editorial refers
to the Irish and German vote in the
United States and concludes as follows:
1--WE do not believe that America will
be tempted to assume an unfriendly at
titude, but it is well for us to remember
that we cannot leave our empire at the
mercy of the changes and chances of po-
Mics in any other country"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Republicans To NJ Get

SPECIAL TO the Inter Mountain.
Heiefla. Mont. March 3.-Chairn1an n
Wooiman OF the republican central
committee to-day notified the different
state committeeman of meeting of the
committee to be held here March Il. tn
NIX cne time and place for holding the
state convention, that is to choose s,x
delegates and six a1ternates to the Ma.
tional Republican convention to be held
In Philadelphia in June. The amor,
tionment OF delegates viii also be de.
cided. At the same -.g the state
committee win probabl. lecide where to
hold the state convention that is to NOM
mate the state ticket for the November
election.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Kruger Has Gone to The
Orange Free State.
OPINION WELL DIVIDED
AS to Whether the Beers Will Give Up
Roberts Capture of Cr0nje Re-
suited in Raising the Lady
smith Siege.

London, March 3, 2:27 p m.-Presiden
Kruger is said to have left Pretoria with
the intention Of meeting President Steyn
The place where they will meet is not
mentioned, but is believed to be some
where I'M the Orange Free State.
Those in South Africa who are CONVEX
SAINT with what effect the recent reverses
have had on the Beers express the opin-
ion that the meeting of the presidents is
preliminary to a suggestion of negotia-
tons for peace.
But If it is it must be due to the pres
sure brought to bear upon the presidents
by the Burghers and Afrikanders in the
British colonies rather than the personal
inclinat.ons Of the presidents, as all the
available information depicts them as be-
ing as determined as ever to persist in
the war until the resources of the repub-
lies are much more enfeebled than they
seem to be at present, although some sig
nificance is attached to the consultation,
In view Of the reported visit to England Of
Chief Justice Devilliers, Mr.. Hofmeyer
and DR.. Tewater. ostensibly on private
business and for their health.
But the closest observers do not antici-
and certainly the representations from
the theater of war do not tend to encour-
age the advocates of immediate peace
The Beers are apparently ralying with
their accustomed agility to repair a tenn
porary reverse. and Great Britain. has yet
to test their force as defensive power
under the new conditions of warfare.
Outside the meeting of the presidents.
there is no new indication of any change
in the situation.
Telegraphing from Osfontein today
thanking the lord mayor of Liverpool for
his congratulations in behalf Of that CITY.
Lord Roberts says:
i trust her majestys soldiers in this
country will gain such further successes
as will speedily restore freedom and pros
perity to South Africa"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Pro-Rating on Railroads.

New York. March 3.-The Times saws:
Although at a conference of representa-
tiyes of trunk lines on Thursday it was
agreed that trunk lines notice of abroga-
tion Of prorating on points west of Chi
cago, and the Mississippi should 90 into
effect on March l, it was learned yester-
day that some of the lines are stll ac-
cepting and sending freight to those
points on the old plan.
Thass1ines are the Chesapeake & Ohio.
the Norfolk & Western and the Asheyille
line. The excuse gwen by thin is that
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Will Coin the Silver.

New York, March "a special to the
Herald from Washington says: It is the
intention Of the treasury department, as
soon as the pending financial bill becomes
law, to expedite as fast as poss: :ble the
coinage Of the silver bullion purchased
under the Sherman act still remaining in
the treasury.
There is stiA on hand bullion purcha sed
under this act costing $4,000 Cos, and rep
resented by that amount of treasury notes
outstanding. The department has bee.
coming this bullion INTO deEars at the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03

rate of $1.800,000 month. The financial
bill authorizes the coinage Of enough Of
this bullion into subsidiary coins to bring
the total subsidiary coinage up to $780,
600, 900.
This will require about $25, 900, 900 In SUBJ
sidiary coins. In addition to this the de-
partment proposes to increase the COIN
age of silver dollars to $4,000, 900 a month.
and the effect will be to have all this
bu1a.on coined and all treasury notes re-
tired within year and a half.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
All Stocks Gained.

New York. March 3.-Stocks opened
weak and lower, but soon recovered and
material advances followed under the
leadership. Third Avenue rose 5N. Upon
publication of the bank statement de-
mand from shorts became urgent. Su-
gar was rushed up a point above par and
high-priced specialties. iron and steel
stocks and local fractions advanced to
4 points. The close was active and strong
with net gains throughout.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03

they being differential lines have not vet
received notice from their trunk line con-
nection that such an agreement has been
made. They also say that as soon as such
notice has been received they will follow
the action of the other lines.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Money For TranSyaal.

Washington. March s.-The attention of
postal officials is being called to dis
patch stating that a postal money order
payable to President Kruger at Pretoria
had been returned to the sender by the
department. they said that an order was
Issued by the postoffice department Nov.
u. 1899. giving notice that, owing to the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
Mrs. R00ScYelt'S Plans

New YORK, March 3.-The journal and
AuVeftlsef says: Mrs. Theodore Roosa.
vent Will start on Wednesday next for :.
Trip to Cuba. Mrs. Roosevelt intand.
70 make personal inspection of tha
homes' the home life, the opportunities
ana conditions of the people and TO
spend month in the prosecution of her
studies. -.-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03
A Dillon Suicide.

Special to the Inter Mountain.
Dillon, Mont. March 3.-Dan Danskin.
a fr@igaiter, agsd So. died in Dillon last
evening from the effects of taking three
ounces Of laudanum with suicidal intent.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-03

New York. March S.-The French line
steamer La Normandie' which sailed I'd
day foi Havre. grounded in Gelnev
channel opposite to where the .Psnnsvf-
vania is aground. Tugs are at work on.
deavoring to float the two steamers.