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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-20
Defect in Porto Rico Bin.

Defect in Porto Rico Bill.
Washington, April 20.A serious de-
fect1in the Porto Rican bill recently
passed has been discovered, and efforts
are now being made to remedy it as
quickly as possible.
This defect applies to the almost un-
limited power in the hands of the ex-
ecutive council of the island government
in the matter of granting franchises.
The executive council consists of eleven
men, of which six will form majority.
According to the bill, six of the coun-
Gil shall be citizens of this country and
five native inhabitants of Porto Rico.
The majority of the council will there
forecontrol the franchise granting pow
Ell. and, irrespective OF who these men
may be. there is but one opinion among
the lawmakers here about such poli-
cy. Leading members of the senate and
house We're busy yesterday in investi-
eating this matter. They agreed that
the entire idea is diametrically opposed
to the theory and intentions of the gov
ernment of the United States and im-
meiiately started to work to formulate
a scheme for remedial legislation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-20
saw Britisil Forts.

Brandfort, Orange Free State, April
19.-Gen. Deiarey has returned from d
Reconnaissance in force east OF the rail-
road to the Modder river. He reports
that he met only a few scouts, but that
he saw British fortifications all along
the hills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-20
DISTRESS IN INDIA.
Five and a Half Million Persons Re-
ceiving Relief.

Simla. India, April 20. Distress
among the people is spreading and five.
millions and a half of persons are now
receiving relief,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-20
Dispatches Today Indicate That
Roberts Has Taken Up the
March 70 Pretoria.
Fighting at Karss siding Reported
Censorship at Capetown
Very Strict.
Doors South Of Bloemfontein Re.
ported Retreating Northward
Progress Slow.

London. April ia special from
Bloemfontein. yesterdays date, says
firing was reported in progress
south Of Kare's Siding. six miles
north Of Glen.
The strength of the Beers is un-
known. The British infantry, sup
ported by artillery. hold strong
position on q large dam.
London. April 2o.-The report of
fighting at Kare's Siding, six miles
north OF Glen, contained in special
dispatch from Bloemfontein today, may
be the first news OF the progress Of the
British advance on Pretoria, but even
II this is only an unimportant skirmish
there are many other indications that
Roberts Is either starting or has all
ready started for the northern goal. "A
dispatch from Cape Town. today's date
says: Censorship restrictions are
greatly Increased owing to the move.
ments Of the troops
The Beers south OF Bloemfontein are
reported as retreating. Large com
mands seen yesterday near Thaba
N,Chu are moving to the north.
Progress Is slow, however, owing Z
the terrible condition of the country
Bysway OF Pretoria comes report thai
fever is decimating the Mafeking garrl
son and asletter from the mayor of Ma
feking says Roberts has asked Baden
Powell to hold out until May 20.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-20
SAW HUSBAND HANGED.
Widow and Child of Riley Powell
81 Witness His Execution.

Cairo. I'LL. April eo.-Rilev Powell the
negro who murdered Elmo Erie, city
marshal OF Charleston, Mo-. in this city
on Oct II, 1899 was hanged here today
in the presence Of a hundred specta-
tors. The widow and child of the mur-
dered man saw the execution from an
upper window of the court house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-20
THE SENATE.
several Resolutions Asking for In
formation Adopted.

Washington, April 20.-Soon after the
senate convened today Bacon, of Geor-i
gia, offered two resolutions. one inquir-;
ing of the secretary of war whether
army officers were receiving or had re-
ceived salaries for performance Of civil
duties in addition to regular pay. The
other inquiring in regard to officers ex-.
penses. Both resolutions We're objected
to and went over.
Hale presented the conference report
upon the additional deficiency. bill,
which was agrede to.
Gallagher offered a substitute for the.
resolution he introduced yesterday ask
ing for information regarding revenues
derived from stamp taxes. The substi-i
tute directs the secretary OF the treas
ury to furnish a statement Of the sum
derived from the war revenue act, the
items regarding each subject of taxation
to be stated separately. Agreed to.
Cullom called up the conference report
on the Hawaiian government bill and
made a general explanation of the work
of the conferees
The House. M
Washington. April 2OThis day
would be devoted, under the rules, to the
consideration of war claims. but the ma e
val affairs committee desired to go
ahead with the naval appropriation bill.
F'oss moved to proceed with its consid-
Grafton. but the motion wast contested
by the committee on war claims and a
roll cal! forced. The naval committee
Won and consideration of the naval ap-
bill was resumed.
AT the request of Cannon. of Illinois,
the amendment adopted yesterday rela-
tive to thesnaval academy was modified.
authorizing the secretary of the navy.
after the. plans are approved, to con-
tract for all or part or tie Improvement
at Annapolis With the six millions limit.
Densmore, of Arkansas. made a point
of order against the section TO increase
tine active list of surgeons to fifty-f1ve
and assistant SURGEONS to 40: also pro-
lviding that assistant surgeons in the
navy should rank With assistant sur
geons of the army. He criticised the lat
tter provision. claiming it would raise
the old difficulty between the line and
staff Meyer. of Louisiana. member Of
the committee. replied that young sur
geons would not enter the service at re-
duced rank. Densinore finally withdrew
/ the po,it Of order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-20
SHORT TEL EGltAMs.

The sale of Polish newspapers has
been forbidden at all Prussian railway
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02
SHOES POLISHED IN RAG TIME.
Experience os the nootblseL's stand
When Hand organ Game
AiooE the street.

Just after / had got comfortably
settled in one of the ieather-cushioned
chairs" said Mr.. Ellington. relates the
New York sun. there came along the
street one OF those big piano organs
with = voice like calliope's, 5, and halted
right in front. 10 was two-chair
stand. and there were two men on 80
was the only customer up az the mo
meut. and the two each took a foot
~rhey had just begun polishing when
the hand organ began Co hoot Loozy
ana Lou Instantly the two blackinp
artists swung in with the music. and
from that on. with many original rag
ime variations Of their own. they
Piled their brushes and polishing
cloths in time with IL. When / stepped
down 10 the sidewalk 10 be brushed OF
both men took up that wol K. the hand
organ playing now The Georgia Camp
Meeting. and the two men coming in
with their whisk brooms with an in
teriOcking hip-fiap movement that was
nothing short of marvellous. I would
not have been surprised any minute to
see them each turn carfwh heel hand
spring changing places in the turning.
but keeping up the brushing and never
for minute losing time. They KEEP,
right on down 20 my feet. and putting
IN there a singUlariy able combinatior
effect in that last final touch around
my hoppers they turned me loose.
Il paid for the polish and put nickel
in the organ collectors box. for the
backing artists and myself. and then
| walked away. keeping step with the
music, on the sidewalk. on one side OF
the hand organ. while horse pulling
grocery wagon. and going the same
way. kept step along on the other in
the street. The whole earth seemed TO
move. in fact. 70 the stirring strains OF
rag time"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02
Why can't we lead the whole Country? !?
The Peninsula Land and immigration Company.
7tA List of Few Choice Farms they have for Sale+
Write to John Daf1n, Williamsburg, Va.

No. 3. Al \. 5,A. oyster ground. Prict
made known ON application.
One and one-h hall miles from Magru
der. York county. five miles from Will
liamsburg. three Iourths mile from
school. Fenced with chestnut rails and
wire with cedar posts. About fifteen
acres under cultivation. - in pasture.
l4 woodland, mostly second growth
pine. Young orchard OF - trees tour
years Old-dwari and standard apples.
pears, plums. cherries and peaches all
IN lulI bearing. Land rolling, but not
stone ON the place. Soil Is "A sandy
loan with a clay subsoil Farm lies
along Queens Creek. an arm ot the York
and schOOners can nome along shell
landing Good fishing aud hunting on
the place such as duck, snipe, squirrels,
and partridges. This is one of the pref
test spots IN the Tidewater region, and
has TO be seen 10 be appreciated. The
buildings are al nearly new and consist
OF house, barn and other Oulbuiidings.
The gentleman who owns this farm sold
over $500 worth of oysters here in one
year of the five acres of ground.
No /. I5S Acres. $1,000
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. 8. 600 acres $4,000
4 tne and desirable home, 600 acres,
25O cleared. balance ia saw and cord
wood timber. with about one mile Of
frontage along the James river. Most
oi the land in hish state oi cul iva
tion, one dwelling of six rooms. within
- mile of Grove station. Two large
barns sheds and outbuudiug, good
wells of water Que in the houseyart and
one in the banyard, fine young or
chard of about 4 acres oI all kinds oi
fruit Just in its prime. y beautiful,
shady yard nicely fenced All the clear
co land fenced One house ON the banks
OF the James OF rooms. overlooking the
James river This tract could toe cut
up into fine farms. Land nearly all
lies well, Plenty OF mari and fine springs
OF water, also streams that never fall
running through this tract the year
round, all for $4,000. Terms easy.
Tins Is a desirable stock or truck farm.
Only mile from Williamsburg, l2
mile from railroad station. near schools
stores, post Office and churches.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

in summer aud winter prevent long
thoughts. furnish fish, oysters aud
wild fowl for the table. AMI afford
pleasure to young AMI old What
uuld he more delightful than home
n This sunny southland. where the
nrmrr can enjoy to the fullest meas
lrc prosperity and coutcutmeut Ou
lAe Peninsula. where there are uo
'liH1ard-. cyclones. or pests. no crop
aiurp~ uu freezing iu winter Or sun
strokes Boz summer. home may he se-
ured for little money The South ls
going to lead in the new era now
awning Come and get The pick
Write to John Dahn. See. aud Gcnl
NJ ZIP. l.. * J. Co. Williamsburg. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02
No. Is. 700 acres. Price, SO per acre

No. Is. 700 acres. Price, 80 per acre
700 acres in Charles City county.
Price So per acre. one mile from
Providence Forge Bounded on the
north by the ChickohOminy river. which
furnishes a good fishery on tie property.
One~half OF the land is river bottom land
deep, black loan and very rich. One
half upland. o. this tract about one
hall Is cleared and fenced IL has
beautiful, large, new mansion Just Oui,t,
new harns and out houses which cost
$4,000. The new house stands IN a
beautiful, shady yard on a high eleva-
tiOn which OyerloOks the entire country.
The balance oil the land Is Ia timb aud
most easily c.eareu. There Is two sui
phur springs on this property. also other
springs and running water Here Is a
great Stock tarm Tor some one D. land
enough iOr number OF families. The
land must be seen 20 be appreciated
Terms made known on application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02
HE WAS AMBDEXrRoUS.
uasd and T~leErsph~s villa
the Otker.

SIX tramps entered the telegraph Of
fee Of the Southern railway az WIZ is
known as Alexandria and Frederi, ks-
burg crossing about three miles wes Of
Alexandria. shortly before ten O'ci lck
one night recently. says the Wsshiug-
ton Post. and threatened 20 kill the
telegraph operator. james Cox. un,,as
he agreed 10 flag the Chesapeake q
Ohio train. which leaves Alexant ria
southbound az IL o'clock. This tTaln
is a through express. one OF the fast rsi
on the road. and the operator refused
20 comply with the tramps' demands.
Two OF them had come into the of &C
TO make the demand. and when it was
refused they set upon Cox and the
other four entered the Office 20 assist
in the attack upon the operator.
When the tramps sprang upon Cox
he drew a revolver and razor from the
drawer and held them at bay. A. the
sight OF the weapons all drew back O. nd
four OF the six fed from the Office snd
disappeared in the darkness. 1he
others tried 20 follow suit, but Cox eov-
cred them with his revolver. made
them throw up their hands. and forrcd
them AuAo corner covering tAt
hemmed in men with the pistol held n
his left hand. Cox used his right "a
work his key. and telegraphe6 TO che
railroad Office at Alexandria. descxib-
ing the situation out in the little ofrces
miles away from help.
The instant the message was re-
ceived at Alexandria the police were in
formed and an engine was made ready.
In = few minutes II started for the A. a
r. crossing with trsinmaSter and Of
fcers on board. When they arrived al
the telegraph officc they found Opera
tor Cox. with both OF his eaptiy -
penned in a corner. still covered with
his pistol and thoroughly cowed- The
prisoners were placed aboard the en-
gine and taken 20 Alexandria ard
locked up. The country around the
telegraph ofice was searched BY the
officers. but no trace OF the other
sramps could be found.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. .. GOO Acres. $4,000
600 acres OF land within one nile of
Williamsburg. about one halt cleared,
balance in saw timber and cord wood,
timber enough 10 pay for property.
Most Of the land lies we'll. The battle
of Williamsburg was fought on this
tract and Fort Magruder is located near
the public road on this tract. Fine
springs and clear streams of water rum
ming through this tract Could be cut
up in fiue farms. The entire tract for
80, 900 $3 900 cash. the ba ance on
easy terms. Fine mari banks. Saw
mill within one mile of property n "
and would move on the property and
cut the timber II q chance was given.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

Speaking of shooting Fllipinos for
missionary purposes.~ said the cynical
commercial traveller. 1T reminds ms
OF what a native Hawaiian once uid
TO me: The missionary came here and
told Us TO look up 20 the sky where
God was. So we looked up. and while
we were looking they stole our land
out from under our feet. when The
Kanaka looked down again che Land
was gone"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

DO not fail to study tIis Map, and remember that
have both rail tranpOr rtaon i'm all the counties
shown thereon Let know what county You want to
live have for sale i'm all of them DO you
want cheap land We have it i'm New Kent and Charles
City counties. We also have few cheap farms in James
City and York counties. Land is advancing in price rap
Idly, if land in these counties act quickly
on will have pay more for it than at present.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. 10. 2S0 acres. Price $3. 500.
2SO acres, about 100 acres cleared, the
balance in saw aud cord wood timber
The improvements are II large house In
good repair overlooking the railroad
and Chickohominy river, large, tine
orchard of bearing fruit trees of nearly
all kinds Of irult. Part OF the open land
is in nigh state OF cultivation and Is a
chocolate loan. Springs and well on
the property, schools right at the door,
also churches but a short distance. Price
s3 500. Terms made known on apple
Cation
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

The Town Improvement association
Of Montclair. y. j., is composed entire
" OF women. 1ts annual reports
showed the associations work lsst
year was very suceessful-little crime
In town, many needed public improve
ments made and balance In she ssso-
elstien's treasury.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02
/ No. 81. e22 acres. Price $45 per acre.

No. 81. 922 acres. Price S45 per acre.
$50 acree cleared, lying along the
James river. all the land IN high STATE
OF improvement. Large dwelling, barns,
and ali kinds OF out houses, all in good
repair. Land very rick, soil black
ioam. Good Tor corn, wheat, timothy.
clover, blue grass and oats, one OF the
greatest stock farms IN the country.
Beautiful springs and wells on the
place Anyone who wishes fine stock
ialm here II is. Terms one-iourth cash
;alance on any terms the purchaser
might choose, interest per cent.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. e3 732 acres. Price $25 per acre
Nearly all cleared and fenced off il
nine fields. Land a black loam ano
very rich. Good Tor all Kinds Of grasse-.
Farm buildings Oi all kinds Stable for
forty horses. This iarm joins the other
dr.reding farms. All overlooking
the James river. al convenient TO
D az. Office. stores, steamboat wharf, and
y in beautiful location. Ternas easy,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. s2. 626 acres. Price $95 per acre.
400 acres cleared. Land all IN high
state OF cultivation. Land suitable Tor
grain or trucking, soil a dark sandy
loan. Near the James river. D~all-
ing, barns and out. houses Good wells
OF water on the place. Terms one-third
cash. balance on easy terms with inter-
est at . per cent.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. 07. $50 acres. Price. 500 per acre.
la Henrico county About so acres
cleared. balance ia timber. Good house
OF eight rooms with number OF out
houses and barns. Part of tLo farm is in
growing grain and clover. r. r. sid
ing on property. one mile from schools.
stores, post flee. and churches. Terms
cash. or will exchange for small farm
in Southern Michigan
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

$50 acres.
No. %.

No. %. 450 acres, Price, $4,000.
45O acres, $50 cleared, the balance IN
timber. Good dwelling and large fair
ont houses. 6ood orchard of apples.
pears. peaches and apTicots- Two wei 5
In the yard and one in the barnysrd.
Mineral water on the place, Terms. one.
third cash, balance on reasonable time.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

We have 10000 acres around old VII
lamsburg which we VIII cut up to suit
you. Williamsburg is waking up FROM
her long sleep. MANY w buildings
have t-eu erected iu .u, past four Or
five years ihc iuf.it 900 N Illiams
burg Is very br-hl Ne hasc some
choice city property lcr ,aic here at
great bargain. where you cuu glNt
your children culic-t education at .
small expense. We have over 1900
acrcs Tor sale around Williamsburg
from one 60 four miles OF the city.
These tracts viii bc cut up 90 suit you
~ YOU want 90 locate al Williamsburg.
There are great opportunities here.
We have farm property for sale near
Ewcn aud Lightfoot from S6 per acr,
up. Some at roano ana Diascund. but
our greatest bargains can DE had
around and near Boulevard. Here We
have choice farms OF all sizes. with
buildings. or without buildings. from
- per acre and up Ne have 1900
acres for sale al Providence Forge
la body or in tracts 10 suit. al-C
al Roxbury. IL you are after IN,
best, buildings convenient beauty
ut location. &c. buy at ElkO. Here ",
have $40 acres. 400 cleared 100 IN
y
touched that you can get for a grea
deal less than the buildings cost. Th,
owner, on account OF the death OF hl-
wife wishes 20 sell out aud stay wills
his friends. So, If you are looking fCi
This map shows our Held OF opera
tion from Richmond 20 Newport News
The Peninsula Land \ lmmigra sion
Go. has land and real estate property
tor sale. II you have decided 60 locate
al Newport News and in "A hustiing
city, let Us know what you want: we
have il tor you. We have bargains in
Newport News. Ii you want Go locate
at Morrison, six miles from Newport
News, let Us know how large a tract
and how expensive "A place you wish To
buy. We have fiue. improved farms
near Morrison from $40 70 500 per
acre. also at Lee Hall We have some
choice river farms. rich as cream.
Near Grove, along both rivers-the
James and YOrk-frOm SIS 10 $50 per
acre. with beautiful river views. Great
oyster farms and fisheries along these
rivers.
something nice inquire about this farm.
Remember, all transactions and trans
fers are conducted under state charter.
y perfect abstract OF title Is furnished
those who buy from us.
Watch for the description and price
list of property for sale in this paper
from time 10 time as we have space
We shall soon issue an illustrated
catalogue which VIII give our entire
list up-tO-date.
Address, The Peninsula Land 4 I'm
migration Co., Williamsburg. Va.
PLEASE STUDY THE MAP.
: We publish this map just TO show
hOmescekers at a glance the beauty OF
our location. Look ut this narrow
trip Of land from Richmond 20 New
port News. See our shipping facili
ties See our markets, how 10 reacl
them. the distance, etc. Then you viii
| ....ti... thaH Ahna. rirAra fnInr..an fha a il
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02
Prlee $1,000


No. so. 2O7 acres. PTlce 81. 200
$50 acres cleared, balance in timber OF
pine, oak, hickory, gum, ash, poplar,
&c. No houses on tract but good
place Tor the money. Terms made
known on application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. 40. 379 acres. Price, $4,000
In New Kent county. so acres clear
ed, the balance in timber. Farm lies
Yearly level, one mile from r. r. sta
tion, stores, schools. &c. Terms. Cash.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. rs 81 acres. Price - 600.
In New Kent county. SO acres clear
ed and nearly level Part in valuable
timber Within one mile of r. II. sta
tion. No buildings on this property.
Terms cash.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

No. 70. Asa acres. Price g, 900.
15O acres cleared. the balance in tim
ber of pine, oak, hickory, &c. 4 house
OF tour rooms In good r pair, and other
out-buildlngs Terms made known on
application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02

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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-02
rLEAsE STUDY THE MAP.

We publish this map just to show
hOmeScekers at a glance the beauty OF
our location. Look ut this narrow
"trip of land from Richmond 20 New
port News. See our shipping facili-
ties. See our markets, how TO reach
them. the distance, etc. Then you will
notice that these rivers temper the air