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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
LATEST NEWS OF THE WORLD ERAPH AND CABLE
n the big hills on the Free State

In the big hills on the Free State
side.
From IL Pretoria dispatch it appears
some misunderstanding regarding Lord
Salisbury's reply 10 Americas offer of
mediation exists there. 1t had been
quoted to the effect that Lord Sails
bury said he could accept the interven
ton of no other power, which leads to
the belief that the American repre-
seniutionS would be listened to in the
final settlement.
TtANSNAALERS TSEKKING.
London. March GA dispatch TO the
Standard from ISlocmfontein, dated
Tuesday: says:
-Four thousand Transvaalers from
Colesberg trekkcd Saturday and Sun
day 10 the northeast. going by way OF
the B1sutoland border. They will prob
ably be caught at one of the passes.
y striking feature of the advance on
Bloemfcntein was the abandonment of
OUR communications with Poplar Grove.
Lord Roberts, confident in the ability
OF his transport To meet all the imme-
date needs of the army. deliberately
left the enemy at Abraham's Kraal to
do what they liked The result fully
justified him. Tho enemy to the South
were paralyzed by the boldrcss and
raridity of the stroke. and Generals
Clements and Gatacre were enabled To
cross the Orange river almost without
opposition.
WHAT KRUGER SAYS.
London, March pa dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Pretoria, dated Mon
day. March l.? says:
President Kruger returned from
kroonstadt yesterday. He Gays the
fight in the Free State will he despcr-
ate. ] am Informed that the Trans
vaal Government has taken no rcsolu-
ton 10 destroy mines or property as a
last resort"
REVEALED BY GRAVES.
l.adysmiih, March 91.-It has been
asccrtaincd that the accidental re-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22

cussion. the additional urgent dehcien-
cy bill was passed with one or two
other measures OF Importance.
Air. Allison gave notice that he would
cal! up tomorrow the conference re-
port on the Porto Rican Appropriation
bill.
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mr. Turner's resolution directed the
Secretary OF War 10 inform the SEN
ate whether any concessions to exca-
vate the gold bearing bed of the sea, in
the vicinity OF Cape Nome, Alaska. OF
in other Alaskan waters. have been
made to any individual or corporation
or association by the Secretary oil
War. or any other War Department Of
fetal, and il SO. upon what theory sucl
grant was made.
y SHAME, ETC.
',rhc Secretary OF War" said Mr.
Turner, has jurisdiction over the nav.
igahle waters in the rivers and harbors
OF the United States, and at various
times has given to private individu-
ais authority to eXcavate the bed OF
such waters for proper purposes. Now
ii this authority has been stretched IL
cover such concession as that men
tened in the resolution il is a shame
reproach and scandal"
Mr.. Iolcott, OF Colorado. said tina
III view OF TINS extraordinary state
ment the Secretary OF War would bt
anxious to answer any proper inQuir,
touching it. If such concession haC
been granted it was clearly a violation
of the law.
Mr.. Carter said 1t certainly could no
be in contemplation of the Secretary O
War To give mining leases without
scmblance of law. Il think the reso
luton should be adopted" said Mr.
Carter. las I'm satisfied the response
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
(By Telegraph to virginlan-Pilot.>

Washington. March 21-During the
debate in the House to-day upon the
Loud bill, relating to second class mail
matter. there was sharp exchange
between Mr.. Mcpherson, Republican. of
Ohio, over n charge made by the for
mer that the latter was the attorney
OF the lobby which is fighting the BILL
but otherwise the debate was without
incident. Both sides believe the vote
tomorrow will he close. MIR. Loud
has agreed to accept two amendments,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
(By Telegraph to vlrginian-pnot.)

Washington. March 21-Upon the au-
thority OF the Governor of Alaska, Mr..
Turner. OF Washington, made the
statement in the Senate to-day that
concessions for gold mining in the bed
OF the sea near Cape Nome. Alaska,
had been granted by the Secretary of
War. and upon that statement he based
II resolution of inquiry. Senator said
if such grant had been made it was
n shame, u reproach and II scandal"
The resolution was agreed to.
lE IL few minutes, and without dis
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22

one TO increase the number of sample
at second class rates from 500 to 1000.
ana the other To limit the provision
requiring Newspa pers To separate their
mail to those having in excess of
5000 circulation. These are all the con-
cessions he will make. lie says the
debate has strengthened the bill and
he believes 1t Will pass. The speakers
to-day were Messrs. BromweH, Ohio:
Griggs. Georgia: Mcpherson, Iowa:
Burke, Texas; Bingham, Pennsylvania:
Iieatwole. Minnesota, and Latimer
South Carolina, in favor of the bin
and Mossrs. Moon. Tennessee: Lent
Ohio; Van Diver. Missouri: Snodgrass
Tennessee: Cochran, Missouri, and
Neville, Nebraska. against 1t.
y PROPOSED CELEBRATION.
Mr.. Dalzell, Pennsylvania, from tho
Committee on Rules, presented u re-
por; from that committee for the an
pointment OF q special COMMITTEES Of
nine 10 consider ali proposed legislation
relative to the celebration of the ono
hundredth anniversary OF the purchase
of the Louisiana territory. at St. Louis
in 1908. The Speaker appointed the
following committee: Messrs. Tawnev
Indiana: Steele. Indiana. Sherman,
New York: JOY Missouri: Corliss. Mich
igan; Burke. South Dakota. Republi
cans. and Messrs. Williams. AiissIs
sippi; Bartlett. Georgia. and Otey. Vir-
ginia. Democrats.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
Alabama Senatorial Fight.
BY Telegraph 70 virginian-Pno..)

t5y IeIesFaPN 20 Vlrglnnn-PiIot.)
Montgomery. Ala, March 2l.-In to-
morrow's Advertiser. Ex-Governor
Oates will publish letter withdrawing
from the race for United States Sena-
tor. Thus leaving the contest between
Morgan ana Johnston. General Oates
says he cannot afford to imperil Nor
cams election by remaining in the
field.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
The QUEENS VISIT.
CONFLICTING ACTIONS or IRISH
COMMUNITIES.
Ry Telegrnph 10 VlrgInlan- PilotN

rBy telegraph to VlrEnan- Plot1
Dublin. March 2i.-Thc North Dub
lin District Council to-day defeated II
motion in favor of the presentation OF
AN address 10 Queen Victoria on her
forthcoming visit to Ireland.
WANTED AT LIMERICK.
Limerick. March 21.-At public
meeting held IN Limerick this after
noon a resolution 10 present an ad-
dress 70 the Queen during her visit to
Ireland was enthusiastically adopted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
a PROPOSED CELEBRATION.
LOUD BILL DISCUSSED.

The House then resumed the consid-
Grafton of the Loud bill. MI Griggs. of
Georgia. said that two-thirds OF the
members who would vote against II
would do so under a misapprehension.
and because they did not care to take
the trouble to meet the objection of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
RICHMOND HEARS
FROM NORFOLK.
And is Delighted With Decision
of Judge Hancke|.
CASHIER LAMBERT RELEASED

The Supreme Court Expected to Declare
tho Commissioners of Valuation Act Uni.
constitutional Senator Martin Denies
Accuracy of Interview With Him by tho
New York Herald Meeting OF tho Board
OF Agriculture Appointments by the
Governor Dr.NTcGuirc's Condition..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
SITUATION IN
SOUTH AFRICA
Beers and British Preparing For
a Decisive Struggle.
BRITISH MOVING SWIFTLY

Generals Gntacrc nnd Brabant arc Dispcrs-
ing or Accepting Surrender OF Any Re
manning Beers In Orange Free State
Switzerland Declines to Intervene In BE-
hnlr OF South African Republics-DesuI-
ing Quarters at ST. Helena.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
SENATE AFTER
SECRETARY ROOT
Is Charged With Granting Illegal
Concessions in Alaska.
A SHAME AND A SCANDAL

If Concession to Make Excavations of the
Collaborating Fed OF the Sen Has Been
Made. Such Concession is a Shame, d
Reproach and Scandal. in the Estimn-
tionor Senators rhr Secretary rwnr
is Asked to Furnish Information on tho
Subject.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-22
SECOND CLASS
MAIL MATTER
The House Devotes Another Day
to Its Consideration.
A GAME OF TIT FOR TAT

AIR. Loud. the Patron of the BILL Relating to
second Glass Mail Matter, Agrees to
Accept Two Amendments OF Interest to
Publishers of Newspapers Committee
tn Consider Proposed Legislation Isela-
nivcrsary Of Purchase OF Louisiana.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-05-25

EX-PRESIDENT CLEVELAND in his
letter to the Brooklyn Democrat
says the only sane thing the Demo
cratic party can do IS to retire Billy
Bryan, The Republican party will
do the job so effectively next No
vember that he cannot be located
with a political search warrant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-05-25
A Game of See-Saw.

.moNEY makes the mare 60 and
V money goes when the Demo
cratic donkey is running. Watch
our per capita circulation dwindle
away during President Cleveland's
last term:
I 1894. 1895. 1896.
s74.aS Sa2.93 S2I.Io
Now watch it grow again while
the Republican team of thorough
breds-P Protection and Prosperity
are in the traces:
1897. 1898. 1899.
ssz.4o s14.7r Sas.6o
A pretty game of see saw, isn't it'
Down, down, down goes the money
circulation under Democracy, and
up, up, up it goes under a Republ-
can adminis;ration.-Oregon MO
Sentinel.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-05-25

IT scenes there are good many
japanese laborers being brought in
to this country. 1t would not seem
that they are very desirable class
of citizenship and their wholesale
importation sAould be stopped.
Reports have it that both govern
ment, are trying to stop the influx.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-05-25
Good Times for Farmers.

WHERE is pleasant contrast in
the returns received by the farm
ers at the present time as compared
with the period of two years proceed
ing the election of President Nc
Kinley. The American Agriculture
list presents figures to show the great
improvement that has taken place,
estimating that the produce of the
United States farms for the past
year was worth to the farmers over
600 millions of dollars more than
in either of the depressed years
noted, which is an average advance
of 81 per cent. in values compared
with the low point. The live stock
of the country is said to be worth
100 millions of dollars more than
during the hard times, the staple
crops 400 millions of dollars more,
other crops 200 millions of dollars
more, and the produce of live stock
such as meats, dairy products, hides
and pelts, ETC., $40 millions of dol
lars more.
This change for the better in the
value of farm products has COM
pletely altered the condition Of the
agricultural classes. They have
made money and have excellent
prospects for the future, while their
property has also appreciated in
value. Now that they are enjoying
a period of substantial prosperity,
it would be opportune time for them
to give their active support to the
good roads movement. The con-
struction of good roads is bound to
be a source of considerable profit to
the farmers, as has been satisfac-
torily demonstrated by past expert
ence. Good roads constitute one
of the best investments for them
that can be found, and they can
we'll afford to pay the extra tax that
will be required for their construc-
ton. milwaukee Sentinel.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-05-25
NO. XXXIV.

NOTHING cuts a man to the quick
quite so effectively as to ignore his
senseless claptrap and rabid pukings.
A few jackal papers in the Third
district are going through this ex-
perience.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-05-25
For Sale Cheap.

Buggies, carriages, carts, spring
wagons and road wagons at the Econ
Omy Shops. AT
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-05-25

In addition to this, the entire free
list, of course, of the Dingley law,
applies to Porto Rico except as to
coffee, on which the Porto Rican
act levies a special duty in the in
terest OF the coffee gsowers of the
island. America Economist.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-05-25

East Centerville-W. L. Baldwin,
.Hartha -
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
A GREAT DOUBLE BILL.
Eddie Gardner and Barney Furey, Charles
WheatIey and Andy Bezenah.

The Buckeye Athletic Club is get
ting things in shape for their great
fstic event at the Auditorium on Oct
18th when Eddie Gardner of Wheel
ing, meets Barney Furey for 20 rounds
1t should be a great battle and both
will work hard for decisive victory.
Another feature of the opening will be
the ten round go between Andy Bez-
enah, of Cincinnati, and Chas. Wheat
ley, of Marietta. Bezenah was once
partially matched with Wheatley, but
on account of a difference in weight,
the match fell through, but Match
maker Fred Josephy, of the Buckeye
Athletic Club of Marietta, has secured
the match in conjunction with the
Gardner-Furey contest on Oct. 10th.
The newly incorporated club is cer-
tainly deserving of success when they
secure such men as they have for their
first bill. The people of Marietta AMI
vicinity can look for some great fistc
events here this winter under the aus
pices of the new club.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
RIDES A MILE A MINUTE.
william *. Vanderbilt, Jr., Makes q
RecOrd-BreaIinET Trip In His
New Automobile.

William X. Vanderbilt, Jr., and his
French automobile are all the talk,
In his white ghost" the young mil
lionaire made a flying trip to Boston
the other morning.
At a speed of 81 $40 miles an hour
he made the 72 miles. After break
fast in Boston and little business
he started on the return trip, and
shortly after three o'clock he was
enjoying luncheon in his villa at New.
port, II: L.. after a record-breaking
trip of l44 miles.
While the average speed of the trip,
both going and coming, is better than
Is made by the railroad trains, yet
the automobile with young Wander.
bilt at the brake whizzed at times al
more than mile a minute.
1t was at this express train speed
that the four or five miles leading into
Boston We're traversed; at the same
rapid gait mile after mile was GOV
cred on the return trip, and many oi
the inhabitants of the smaller towns
and people on the road are wonder
ing yet what was the unearthly thing
that came up in a cloud of dust and
was far away in the distance befcrl
they lad got through rubbing thGs
eyes.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
FINDS HIS MOTHER.
YOunE Man Stolen VIXEN He Was
Three Years Old Reunited to
His Maternal Ancestor.

John Bennett, three years old, was
stolen from his home on East Third
street. Plainsfeld, n. j., % years
ago by his father, William Bennett
The other day John returned to
Plaintield. In the interval he had
wandered over the country without
knowing his name or kindred. Last
week he met his mother at the Grand
Central station, New York city, as the
result of the efforts of a friend to
restore the young man to his home.
William Bennett and his wife had a
quarrel and separated, the wife keep
ing the child. One day Bennett re-
turned to Plainfield and stole the
child, taking him TO Elizabeth, where
McGrath. He was ill-used until he
could stand it no longer and ran
away. Before he went waif who
lived in the McGrath home told him
he was not McGrath, but had an.
other name.
At last he brought up at Goshen,
N. Y, and obtained place in a drug
store. There he met Clarence L. Sad.
lier, who took a fancy to the young
man. He heard Benefits story OF
his past and started to investigate,
He found Benefits waif companion
of early days, and from her learned
his real name and home.
A meeting was arranged by Sad.
lier between son and mother. who is
now Mrs. Mary Weinhardt, living al
20S Second street, Hoboken.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
A Pleasant Time.

The Chapel on Falrview Heights
was the scene of a very enjoyable So
cial last evening. A large crowd was
present, among them being a number
of people from the city. The residents
Of The growing suburb are the best of
entertainers and during the affair last
evening everybody had a delightful
time. The beautiful moonlight added
TO the pleasantness of the evening, and
various forms of outdoor entertain
ment were provided. In the chapel.
the ladies' served refreshments of ice
cream and cake.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
The Public Funds.

In advocating the loaning of the
public funds upon proper security be-
ing given, and to the bank offering the
best bid, the Leader was under the i'm
preston that it voiced the wishes of
every man, woman and child in Wash
ington county.
But in this it seems that we were
mistaken, as our erring brother of the
Times has placed himself on record as
being opposed to such proposition
The following appeared in the Times of
Friday:
1.-The people are anxiously waiting
for some action TO be taken with ref
erence to loaning the public funds
Leader
The word people is very indefinite
one, but as it is used in this matter by
the Leader means about half dozen
individuals.
We have found no public sentiment
demanding that the county funds
should be taken from the treasury
where they are perfectly safe and
where, in this county, thieves have
never broke through to steal, and
placed in bank that might in turn
loan them to promoters of all kinds of
things.
The people of Ohio years ago had
very unpleasant experience in this line
and the penitentiary yawned for sever
al people.
We would like to enquire of the
Leader which bank it is that is behind,
and probably putting up for its per-
sistent efforts to have the public mon
ey loaned to a private corporation?-
Times"
As our readers we'll know, and as the
Times also well knows, the Leader ad-
vocates the loaning of the public funds
to the bank that will pay the best rate
of interest and furnish satisfactory Sc
curity. Everybody knows that these
are the only conditions under which
the money can be loaned at all. The
money is well secured by bond now,
and it is presumed that it could be
just as safely secured by bond given
by one of the banks of Marietta.
In our position we are given
good support, some of the lead
ing citizens of Washington County
having expressed themselves in print
Among these are Col. j. H. Riley, S. J.
Hathaway, Dr. o. NJ. Willis, c. w.
Richardson, S. A. Coffman, Underwood
G. Luiey, Sam H. Plumer, w. T. Nc
Kibben, Hon. T. F. Davis, Hon. Chas.
S. Dana, w. S. Dye, Hon. w. H. Leep-
er, n. n. THORNLEY, and others. Among
this number is Mr.. McKibbon, tine man
whom the Times is supposed to be
supporting for an office.
The Leader on its own motion advo-
Gates policies that will best subserve
the interests of all of the people, and
does not publish inspired" opinions
that represent the views of chosen
few, for personal benefit only.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
COURT SUMMARY.
Business for the Week That Is Just
Closing.

Following Is a summary of the Grim
inal business transacted in the Wash
ington county Common Pleas Court
for the week ending Friday evening
October 5th
Conviction resulted in each case. the
PAL ties being found guilty as charged
in the indictment. This shows up well
for the Prosecuting Attorney, Joseph
C.. Brenan.
THE LIST.
Criminal cases disposed of in Com
mon Pleas Court during the past week.
John P. Herman, indicted for pock-
etplcking, trial had, verdict gully.
Sentenced to two years in the Ohio
penitentiary.
Harry little, indicted for burglary.
Trial had, verdict guilty. Sentenced
to one year in Ohio penitentiary.
Pemberton Bishop. indited for as
sault with intent to rob. Trial had
verdict guilty. Sentenced to two years
in Ohio penitentiary.
Charles Francis. indicted 70 at
tempt to provoke breach of the peace.
Plea of guilty entered Fined $500
and costs.
William Lauck, indicted for petit
larceny. Plea of guilty entered. Fined
$l5 and costs.
Joseph Schuman and Alexander
Schuman, indicted or assault Plea of
guilty entered. Fined S. each and
costs
Edward Tyson, indicted for burglary
and larceny. Trial had. Verdict
guilty.
George Taylor. indicted for pocket
picking. Trial had. Verdict guilty.
VIM. Kovaleski, indicted for assault
and battery. Plea of guilty entered.
Fined 500 and costs.
Thomas b. Armstrong, indicted for
petit larceny. Plea of guilty entered.
Fined $40 and costs and committed to
GAINESVILLE workhouse in default of
payment.
John Rowland. indicted for robbery.
Bond in sum of $500 forfeited to coun-
ty.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
SEVEN BUILDINGS
Were Burned in The ByesViIIe Fire Friday
Morning.

As the Leader announced in its Fri
day issue, bad fire was raging in
Byesville at the time of going to press.
Late advices give the full facts in
the case, which are as follows:
The fire originated in the livery
barn of j. II. Todd, cause unknown.
1t spread rapidly, and as the village
has no fire protection the following
buildings were consumed:
j. II. Todd's livery barn with its
contents of hay and feed, and a dog
valued at $500.
PostofIice
James SINNERS residence
Burt's restaurant.
Berry's barber shop.
NJ. NJ. James general store.
Clifton hote i
The restaurant carried $1,000 insur-
ance, nut aside from this there was nc
Insurance whatever. The loss is esti-
mated at fifteen thousand dollars.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
FIGHTER FALLS UNCONSCIOUS.
BY Associated Press


Philadelphia, Oct. 5.-At the Indus
trial Athletic Club tonight Steve Flan-
agan, eX-champion bantam weight of
America, ell unconscious in the sixth
round in contest with Jimmie Devine
local boxer. and at late hour he is
in a critical condition. Flanagan's S
manager, Bob Delaney, and Jimmie
and the seconds of both fighters were
placed under arrest. According to those
at the ringside, Flanagans collapse is
unaccountable. 1t seemed to them as
though no blow was struck. Physi-
clans express doubt of his recovery
and have diagnosed rhe case as hem
arhage of the brain. They could. say
as to whether this was due to blow
or from some other cause.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
STATE.

STATE.
For Secretary of State
L. c. LAYLlN, OF Huron.
For Supreme Judge
JOHN A. SHAUCK. of Montgomery
For School Commissioner
j. D. BCNEBRAKE, of Knox.
For Member Board of Public Works
CHARLES A. GODDARD, Of Scioto.
For Dairy and Food Commissioner
JOSEPH E. BLACKBURN, Belmont
For Member State Board of Equaliza-
ton
r. NJ. PATTERSON, of Athens.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06

Loud, labored meanings. emanating
from the rear of III Front street, were
heard all day Friday, and at this hour
the agony does not seem to be subsid-
ing. Our most sincere sympathies
are rendered to the poor old creature
in this hour of great grief. Her rant
ings are pitiful in the extreme.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06
Professor w. L. Robinson,

Teacher of Voice Culture, and Artis-
tic Singing, Italian method, has Or
ganiZed a class in this city. Those de-
string to study with me will leave
word with John E. Leonhart, the jew
eler, OF drop me a card,
will call at their residence.
My teaching days here are Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Best of ref
erences given. Address w. l.. Robin
son, Marietta, Ohio.
Tues Sept lift
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-06

The business of the Common Pleas
Court is progressing in a very satis-
Factory manner, and quite a number
OF cases have already been disposed of.
The grand jury finished it, labors in
exceptionally quick time, considering
the volume of work it had to do and
this was largely due to the energetic
efforts Of Prosecuting Attorney Bren-
an. Mr. Brenan is a painstaklng Off
cial, and goes at things in a way that
brings results wi,hou, waste Of time.
Such a public Office holder is appreai-
ated by the people.