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The age-herald., 1900-02-26
BATTLE CONTINUES AT
 PAARDEBURC DRIFT
General Cronje Holds Ills Position Tenac- iousIy, With the British Firing on
 Him from Every Side.

Paardeberg, Orange Free State, Wednes- day, February 22.--The fourth day of Gen. eral Cronje's fine defense opened in start ling fashion. Soon after dawn a most ter rife rattle of rifle fire broke out, waking the sleeping camp. It was the heaviest fire during the war, and all awaited with fore boding the news of its effect.
 It soon developed that the Gloucesters and Essexs had lost their way and had bivouaced in error close to the Boer laager on the north side of the river. As soon as they were perceived by the enemy the lat ter fusiladed. Wonderful to tell, the Brit ish casualties were practically none.
 There was desultory firing all day long on boah the north and south banks, Gen. eral Knox's brigade holding and pushing forward the line south of the river, while General Spith-Dorrien on the north side worked toward the laager. Meanwhile General French advanced in. a far easterly direction near kopje held by strong force of Cronje's men, reinforced by La dysmith contingent. At the same time General Broadwood's brigade, with bat tery of horse artillery. took up positions to the left and rear of the same kopje.
 Boers Bolted From'Everg Side
 The front of the hill was thoroughly searched by a raking fire Suddenly tine Boers bolted from every side toward Gen. eral French, who headed toward the drift, sheling vigorously A great number es- caped, but many were killed by shrapnel and about forty were captured.
 As soon as the kopje was evacuated this
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The age-herald., 1900-02-26
The Appropriation for Reward

Frankfort, Ky, February 25.-nhe spe- cial committee having in charge the bill appropriating s1OO,0Oo a reward for the apprehension of the murderer or murderers of the late Governor Goebel will report the bill to the house Tuesday with an express sion of opinion that it should pass. The fight will be made to Immediately advance the bill to the second reading, and the dem ocratic leaders have notified all democratic members to be in their seats that day. The measure will probably come to a vote on its final passage either Wednesday or rThurstlay.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
scburman on Port Kican Bill

Detroit, Mich, February 25.-President Jacob Schurman, of the first Philippine commission, in an interview here, said of the proposed Porto Rican tariff:
 Tt is think, both generous and polite to assimilate our tariff with that of Porto Rico I don't, however, think that we are constttutionally bound to do this. Should the present congress adopt tariff for Porto Rico against the accommodations of the commissioners and of the president and against every mans sense of justice and generosity the orator of the democracy can say with truth during the next campaign. that the trusts went down to Washington and grappled the republican party by the throat and made it choke to their advant- age"
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Was a Noted Man

Washington, February 25.-Captain Mont morency, who was killed near Sterkstroom, while commanding Montmorencys scouts, was noted man in the British army and a wearer of the Victoria Cross. He was the son of Major General Viscount Frankfort and belonged to the Twenty-third lancers. He gained the Victoria Cross at Omdur- man where he served under General Kitch- ener. Lieutenant Grenfell had been killed and the British earnestly desired to recover his body. At great personal risk Captain Montmorency undertook the task, notwith- standing 1t compelled him to face the Der wishes alone.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Route of Parade

The parade will form on Morris avenue, with the right column resting on Twen- tieth street and extending westward toward Eighteenth street. At exactly D. m. the royal train will arrive at the Union depot bearing His Majesty Rex Vulcan V. Im- mediately upon his arrival the reception committee will be on hand to receive him lined up The Brigade of the National Guards Infantry will be inside the car shed. As soon as the salute is fired and the whis- ties cease blowing His Majesty Rex Vulcan V. will be crowned by his predecessor, yul- can ". The king will then take his car riage, the royal baggage wagon following close behind. The reception committee, the mayor andraldermen and police commis- sionersS The military will take their posi- tiefis next in line. The parade then being formed, will, upon the command of the grand marshal, move south on the west side of Twentieth street, countermarchng at Avenue D on the east side of Twentieth street, thence north on Twentieth street to First avenue, thence west on First avenue to Eighteenth street, thence north on Eigh- teenth street to Second avenue, then east on Second avenue to Nineteenth street, thence north on Nineteenth street to city hall, where the parade will halt until the keys of the city are delivered to the king.
 The parade will then move north on Nine- teenth street to Fifth avenue, thence east on Fifth avenue to Twentieth street, thence south on Twentieth street to First avenue thence east on First avenue Con the north sde) to Twentieth-third street, counter marching past the review stand at Twenty first street and First avenue, thence west on First avenue to Nineteenth street, and disband His Majesty will review the pa- rade from the review stand.
 The merchants floats, which will form an important part of today's parade, will form in line in Morris avenue, facing Twentieth street and extending back to- wards Eighteenth street. Many beautiful floats have been prepared, and this feat ure of the parade will be especially att tractfve.
 The labor organizations will form in
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The age-herald., 1900-02-26
BERRY VICTORIOUS
Arkansas Senator Carries Three Coun-
 ties-Reid Defeats Terry

Little Rock, Ark, February 25.--The dem ocratic primaries held in Crawford, John son, and Pope counties yesterday resulted in complete victories for Senator Berry oyer Governor Dan W. Jones. The senator car ried Johnson by 300, Crawford by 900, and Pope by 400 majorities. The congressional contest in Pope and Johnson was decided in favor of Charles G. Reid of Morrillton. He defeated Congressman w. L. Terry in Pope by $50 and in Johnson by 500 majority. It is now conceded by MT. Terry's friends in Little Rock his home, that MT. Reid will also win in Yell next Saturday, which, with Relds home county, Conway, insures him the democratic nomination.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
FAMILY KILLED
Train Ran Into a Carriage With Fatal
 Results

-F Geneva, N. Y, February 25.-shorHy af- ter midnight Saturday the midnight ex- press on the Lehigh Valley road struck a carriage containing seven persons near here. instantly killing five of the occupants, fatally injuring another and badly bruis- ing the other All were members of a family. The dead are:
 Mrs. Amy Smith, 4S years of age. Bert Smith, 23.
 Miss Miranda Smith, 24.
 G1ee Smith, A.
 Catherine Smith, aged 8.
 The injured are:
 Porter Smith, husband of Mrs. Smith and father of the other victims.
 Gardner Smith, 21
 The family mad spent the evening at a friends house, and were on their way home.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
l.. +. Laflin Dead

Newport News, Va, February 25.-Ly- curgus F. Lafin of Chicago, the wealthy gunpowder manufacturer, died today un- expectedly at the Chamberlain hotel at Old Point Comfort. He arrived here from Chicago several days ago, and was expect ing his son tomorrow. The hotel officials win give utno information as to the cause of his death until his sons arrival. MT. Lafiin was one of the principal stockhold- CTS in the Hampton Roads Hotel company, owners of the Chamberlain hotel
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
oRoNJE's POSITION HOPELESS
Report Says He is Completely Sur
 rounded and Cannot Escape

Paardeberg, Orange Free State. February 2s.-General Cronjes position is more hope less than ever Our guns dominate the sloping accents from the river on all sides. and by the rush of the Shropshires on Wednesday night up the river bed the Boers lost 200 yards of space in their cover.
 Deserters say the British fire has been very deadly and affirm that General Cronje
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
ARRIVAL OF THE K|NC AT Z O'CLOCK
 MARKS BEGINNING OF THE CARNIVAL
Rex Vulcan ', VIII Reach Cty in His Royal Train Over the
 Louisville S Nashville 2 bad

the Boers in thefr war with Great Britain. The expression concludes:
 Resolved, That while we hope every moral support possible will be offered by the people of America to their brethern of the South African republics in their heroic struggle. we urge upon President Mckinley and his cabinet the necessity for the strict est construction of the neutrality laws against England so that the power of the American republic may not, even by a silence which may be misrepresented or misunderstood. be thrown into the scale against the people of our sister republics of said republics.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
PRISONERS CREMATED
Men Supposed to Have Started Fire
 to Keep Warm

Forest City, Ark, February 25.-Frank Hogan and Charles Norris. prisoners at the station house here, were burned to death at o'clock this morning. The fire is supposed to have been started by Norris on the floor of the jail, in an attempt to keep warm. The men were imprisoned yes- terday for minor offenses and little Is known of them except that Norris was an Arkansas lumber man and Hogan a brick layer, supposed to have come from St. Paul, Minn,
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
nermany yyn1 Want steel Plates

Berlin, February 25.-Admiral Yon Tir- pitz, secretary to the admiralty has in- formed the reichstag budget committee that if the naval augment ation biii is adopted, an order for steel plates to the value of 27e,O00,O0O marks will go jointly to the Stumm Brothers and to Herr Krupp.
 Herr Eugene Richter, the radical leader, asserts that there will be a clear Uoft to the manufacturers of 176.090. coo marks.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
British Beaten Back

Sterkstrom, Sunday, February 25.-A re- connoissance yesterday in force under Gen. eral Gatacre with eight guns found the Boers occupying ridge three miles be- yond Molteno, in the Stormberg direction.
 Montmorency's scouts charged the Boers, who crept around the scouts flank pour ing deadly fire. The scouts were finally compelled to retire, having lost heavily. Fourteen are missing. Captain Montmo- rency was killed.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
British Closing In

Paardeberg. Orange Free State, Friday, February 23.-The British are gradually closing in upon General Cronje from all sides and making his position more i'm possible than ever.
 During the course of last night the Brit ish artillery poured in several rounds. There was terrible rain and thunder storm early in the evening.
 The Canadians were heavily engaged in Sundays fight, behaving most gallantly.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
ConsternatIon ut Pretoria

London, February 26.-The Lourenzo Mar ques correspondent of the Times says:
 ''The feeling in official circles at Preto- ria borders on consternation. General Louis Botlna and President Steyn are both urging President Kruger to sue for peace. At Bloemfontein General Cronje's position is regarded as hopeless"
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
No Light on inc Murder

New York, February 25.-Nothdng has de- yeloped that would throw additional light on the murder of Mrs. Maude Hayes and the suicide of Dentist Franklin L. Caldwell at the Hotel Endicott last night. Coroner's s physician, O'Hanlon, performed an autopsy on the bodies of Mrs Hayes and pr. Cald- well. The autopsies satisfied Dr.-O Hanlon that Mrs. Hayes met her death at the hands of Caldwell, and that he killed himself.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Eamons CIuh Man Dead

New York, February 25.-George Work, the clubman and pigeon shot, died today in Switzerland of consumption, aged 42 years. His two sisters, Mrs Burke-Roche and Mrs. Cooper-Hewitt were with him when he died
 He held the amateur pigeon shooting re- cord. having killed 9S out of a possible 100 birds.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Buffers Forces Are in Two
 Miles of Ladysmith
SEVERE FIGHTING YET TO COME
Detachment of Gatacre's Men Attack Boer Forces But Were Out-Gen- eraled and Had to Retire
 After Fierce Fight.
BULLETIN

London, February 26.-A dispatch to the day, says:
 General Cronje is reported to have plen- fly of provisions, but to be running snort of ammunition. Mr. Rhodes is extremely hopeful that the war has reached its con- cluding stage"
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
BRITISH NEAR LADYSMITH.
Within Two Miles But Hardest Fight.
 ing Yet to Come.

London, February 26-The Times pub fishes the following dispatch from Colenso dated Sunday:
 ''The British are now within two miles of being in touch with Ladysmith, but the ground still to be covered is the hardest part, and very severe fighting must be ex- pected.p.1s
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
CRONJE STILL HOLDS HIS GROUND
 IN THE FACE OF W|THER|NC FIRE
His Men Work With a VIII and Are Now Partly Protected
 From the Big British Guns

himself is willing to surrender, but is over borne by the young Boers from the Trans vaal.
 There are women and children with the Boer force.
 General Roberts proposed to let them pass out of danger, but this suggestion, as well as the proffer of medical aid, has been re- jected.
 The kopje captured by the British last Wednesday when fifty prisoners were taken is most important strategical position. It's possession should enable us to repulse any Boer endorsements from the eastward.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
CAPT. MONTMORENCY KILLED
Was Noted Man and Wearer of Victoria
 Cross.

Sterkstroom, February 25.-General Ga- tacre has issued divisional order announc- ing the killing at Schoemen's farm yester- day of Captain Montmorency, commanding the Montmorency scouts, and Lieutenant Colonel F. H. Hoskier of the Third Middle sex Volunteer artillery.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
British Took Eighty Prisoners

Paardeberg, Orange Free State, Satur- day, February 24.-The British took eighty prisoners as the result of yesterdays en- gagement A balloon ascended and diseoy cred several new works, which the British guns shelled today.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
EVERY G IS IN READINESS r.
 =s ,..,, Thous 5 Will Greet the New
 owned Monarch.
THE CITY FILLED WITH VISITORS
Merchants Grand Parade Will Take Place Immediately After Arrival. Official Programme of the 9a
 Two Days Festivities.
sss = - OFFICIAL, PROGRAMME

I
 Monday Afternoon, oclock-Ariival of . Rex Vulcan V. from the north, over the Louisville and Nashville railroad. All fwhistles in the city w.ll annou ce arrival of king. At union passenger station the king will receive the usual recognition, bands of music will play Hail the King" and there will be thousands of citizens present to see him come in. : A procession will be formed at once, and will pass through the principal streets The militia of the city and d;s- trict the city and police officials, the carnival and society officers, miners from all over the district, the floats of the merchants of Birmingham and dis . trict, and floats of the trades council : ard secret societies will turn out The procession will move to the city hall, . where the mayor of the city is to deliver to the king the keys of the city. Monday night, 8 oclock-Grand terpsi-s chorean concert in the presence of the : king and his court at the Auditorium, participated in by large number of ' small boys and girls, with specialties in- : .troduced, making 1t one of the biggest : entertainments of its kind ever shown < here. The Auditorium is apable of seat . ing several thousand people, and 1t : promises to be packed. . Tuesday afternoon, o'clock-Grand off, ficial carnival parade, with the alegorl- ~cal fioHts. . Tuesday night ocock-Grand illum- inated ailegorical parade, with all floats out, merchants allowed to participate in ~s t#e rear < x Tuesday night o'c1ock--Grand official Rex ball at the Auditorium. The grand march will be for the king and his at- floats in the parade. Af
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Fnsinn in Idahn

Blackfoot, Idaho, February 25.-The dem ocratic, silver republican and pcpulist com mittees met at Idaho Falls yesterday and declared for union of all silver forces in the state.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
lire in Albany

Albany. N. r.. February 25.-Fire destroy ed three buildings of the Troy Malleable Iron works to-day. Loss s150.000. Fully 1000 employees will be thrown out of work.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
Sympathy for the Boers

Nashville, Tenn, February 25.-The lii bernian Benevolent society of this city to- day adopted resolutions of sympathy with
The age-herald., 1900-02-26

The reign of Rex Vulcan ", king of the carnival of 1900 will begin today at 2 o'clock when he will arrive at the Union passenger station, and will be crowned in the pres- enoe of his loyal subjects by his predeces- sor, Rex Vulcan ".
 This ceremony will mark the beginning of the festival season, and for two days and nights merriment will hold full sway in the royal province of Birmingham. The magnificent reception which has been ar ranged by the Birmingham Carnival society will be faithfully carried out, and indica- tions point to the most brilliant celebration in the history of the city.
 Thousands of visitors are expected, and it is expected that by an early hour this morning the streets will be thronged with spectators and merry maskers all bent upon fun and frolic.
 Everything is in readiness, and the arri- val of the royal train will be the signal for an outburst of welcome from the throats of thousands who will gather to greet the new monarch.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
THE HOUSE

Washington, February 25.--The event of the week in the house of representatives will be the taking of the vote on the Porto Rican tariff bill This has been set for 8 D. m on Tuesday although the differences which have arisen on the bill may compel a encouragement of the program. The gen. eral debate on the measure will close on Monday, and on Tuesday up to the hour of voting the debate will proceed under the five-minute rule.
 Extraordinary interest attaches to the outcome of this struggle, owing to the diff ferences which have arisen on the republi- can side of the chamber. It had been ar ranged that the debate should proceed Monday night, but this must give way to the republican conference in the hal of the house at D. m., when final effort will be made to reconcile the differences and agree upon a compromise bill. For the rest of the week no exact procedure has been arranged except that the Alabama contested election case of Aldrich vs. Rob- bins will be considered as soon as the Por- to Ricap bill is out of the way. This case involves race questions, and gives the op- portunity for that extended range of de- pate uSudHy eAclteu py queStlonS or unat nature. The army appropriation bin Is on the calendar, and doubtless will re- ceive consideration the latter part of the week. Owing to the extent of the military forces in the Philippines. the appropriations this year are exceptionally heavy, and this may bring on a general discussion of army affairs and the Philippines.
 The Hawaiian bill and the Nicaraguan ca nal bill also are awaiting a llearing. all I though it is not likely that either of them will be taken up this week.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
INTERESTING WEEK
 IN BOTH HOUSES Senate Mill Discuss the Quay RGSO-
 lutiOl. DEPEW WILL MAKE A SPEECH The POPtO RiCan Tariff Bill in the
 House
PEW WILL MAKE A SPEECH
VOTE TO BE TAKEN TUESDAY
Differences Which Have Arisen May Cause Change in the Programme. Aldrich- Robbins Contest Case
 Will Be Taken Up.

Washington, February 25.-The time of the senate during the present week will be di- vided between the questions of the finances, the government policy toward the insular possessions, and the seating of Senator Quay upon the nomination of the governor of Pennsylvania.
 The Hawaiian bill remains the unfinished business subject to removal at any time by the Quay resolution, and also by the con ference report upon the currency bill.
 Senator Aldrich has given notice that he will make a speech in explanation of the currency bill agreement on Wednesday. and that he will call it up the next day CThurs- day), and then ask final action upon it. Tho request of course will lead to a spirited contest, to many sharp speeches, and to the final adoption of the report by practically the same vote by wh5ch the bill originally passed the senate.
 The matter may be before the senate for several days.
 There will be several speeches during the week on the Quay resolution, and there is a probability of reaching a vote on it the latter part of the week. Senator Chandler probably will speak for MT. Quay Monday and Senator Hurley in opposition. Later in the week Senators Hoar and Penrose will talk for MT. Quay. and Senator Burrows in opposition. After these only short speeches will be heard. Senator Penrose says he will make an effort to have the dis cussion confined to the morning hour, so as not to interfere with other questions be- fore the senate, but that if a disposition to delay the vote should become apparent he will then present the Quay matter. He counts upon vote late in the week, and says he expects larger vote than was cast in MT. Quays favor in taking the reso- lution up. When the Hawaiian bill is voted upon, the Porto Rican bill will be taken up. Senator Depew will speak on the problems connected with the Philippine islands.
The age-herald., 1900-02-26
THE WEATHER

THE WEATHER
 INCREASING CIJOUDINEs5; WARM FIR MONDAY; PROBABLY RAIN TUES DAY; FRESH TO BRISK SOUTHEAST ERLY WINDS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-16
BRYAN STAMPEDE RECEIVES BIC IMPETUS

mat is the issue of Imperialism. If
tue Republican party be successful it's
control OF judicial, as we'll as of the ex-
ecutive and Legislative departments of
the government will be absolute and it's
disposition to exercise all it's power for
the enforcement of an imperlalistic pol
icy cannot be doubted. At the end Of
Tour years Imperialism will be so firmly
Embedded in our political life that it
can never be expelled.
Mr.. Bryan's election of itself would
put quietus upon the imperialistic
adventure. No policy specifically con-
demned by the people has ever been
adopted into our system, and i'm
perialism would prove no exception to
the rule. Mr. HOar's suggestion that
the senate would refuse to follow
Democratic president in a policy of
humanity approved by the people does
faint justice to his own patriotic
capacity when-liberated from the
exigencies of a campaign for re-elec-
tion-his intellect and his conscience
would be restored to harmonious and
effective cooperation. Imperialism,
rebuked at the polls and shown to be
Improbable. would not have a single
supporter in the country.
Within month after election, Sen
ator Aoar could alter his able con-
ceptiOns of freedom and duty TO def
mite proposals of pacification which
both parties would accept. The country
having pronounced for justice, politi-
clans. of every shape and description
will be eager to do justice and when
the desire for justice is sincere the
way to justice is soon discovered.
Since the election of Mr. Bryan is
certain to deliver the country from the