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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
Story Of a Prisoner During the
Idaho Trouble,
HE WAS TREATED BADLY
Complaint igain,t the Military sani-
tary Arrangements Dehcieut AL
legations of Cruelty
tAfternoon plspatchesl

Washington, Feb. 28.-The nvestlga-
ton Of the action Of the military and
civil authorities in the Couer d'Alene
riots was continued by the House CON-
mlttee on military affairs
H. W. Stlnson testified al length as
to life In the bull pen, where the ac-
cused miners were held. His descrip-
tion was illustrated by large NUMBER
Of photographs showing the prison en-
closure, consisting Of a number Of rude
shanties surrounded by a wire fence
The witness was a school commissioner,
and was removed for alleged sympathy
with the miners and subsequently ar
rested. He said the bull pen" was very
nlthy The men ate off the ground and
the food was bad. There were pract-
cally no sanitary arrangements. the
witness said his mail was opened. On
one occasion when his wife was badly
injured and was In q delicate condition
he was refused permission 70 80 TO
her
Mr.. Stnson also told OF the guard
house, a part Of the bull pen" where
he and others were held most OF the
time Rain beat through II and the
inmates were often soaking wet. The
straw had been tranbled into the
ground and the officers in charge Of tht
United States forces refused TO allow
hay to be brought In. Many drunken
soldiers were put in the guard house
with the accused
An army officer he said, ordered
corporal to take a cigar from the WITT
ness, and when the latter threw the
cigar down. the officer reduced the cor
poral to the ranks for not snatching It,
The officer ordered that the men be
treated with severity.
Extended discussion occurred among
members OF the committee over the ef-
fort % Mr. LontZ and Mr.. Sulzer to
introduce a newspaper interview with
Bartlett Sinclair, the auditor Of Idaho
The committee finally voted not to adj
nit that line OF testimony.
Mr. Sulzer noted an exception and Mr.
Lentz said the House was superior
body TO which appeal could be made.
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APPEAL FROM PUERTO RICO.
Cablegram Addressed 60 the Pres
ident of the Senate, Asking Relief

Washington, Feb. 23.-In anticipation
Of a lively debate on the question OF
the right Of Matthew 5. Quay to a seat
in the Senate as member from Penn
sylyania, spectators crowded the gall
lores today.
President pro tempore Frye laid be-
fore the Senate the following cablegram
addressed 10 him as president Of the
Senate, from San Juan de Puerto Rico:
Commissioned by people. Puerto
Rice, attending celebration commemora-
ion anniversary birth Washington re-
quest that FOR humanity's sake a So
liion be adoIAed OF the economic prob.
ems. Everyday represents consldera-
Die loss, leading TO total ruin.
"CANARA COMERCIO."
Mr. Hoar inquired whether the chair
held the cablegram 20 be a petition
rom citizens OF the United States.
The Chair-1he chair does not feel
,alled upon 10 rule upon that question.
But the senator from Massachusetts,
nay Judge how the chair feels. as he
presented the document to the Senate.
At the request OF Mr. Pettigrew. who
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
New Philippine Commission.

Washington. Feb. 2s AT the cabinet
meeting today, some time was con-
sumed in the discussion Of the person
mel Of the new Philippine commission.
II was stated that the President had
sent kilograms 10 Gen. Luke g.. Wright,
OF Memphis and to Mr. Henry G. lde,
Of Vermont asking them 20 come to
Washington for a conference with him,
and there appears TO be no doubt that
they win be asked to accept appoint
monts on the commission The last re.
naming member Of the commission win
probably be selected from the Pacific
coast and there IS little doubt that
Bernard Moses. professor OF political
economy In the University Of California,
will be appointed.
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lsprc1A1 ro rHE aNEws.nl

Washington d. c.. Feb. pa pre-
llminary victory was gained by the
friends OF Senator Quay this morning.
when tae Senate, by vote Of "a to s.
eecilsd 10 take up the ease. II is gem
oralh 9csarded as fcrerunncr .. mis-
complete success,
When the vote is taken on the d.
rect question Of admitting him 1t is ox-
pected his majority viii be from TO
10.
Quay's victory will establish the
principle that a governor OF a State
has the right 10 appoint senator to
mn a vacancy caused by the failure Of
the legislature to elect. This win give
Governor Wells b.s right TO appoint a
Y. 5. senator from Utah 10 succeed ex-
Senator Cannon.
Mr. Rawlins today voted against TAX
ing up the case, Shoup OF Idaho voted
for Il. Heitfeld was paired, Clark Of
Wyoming voted for IL. Warren aga insy.
Governor Wells Is in New York. but
VIII return 10 Washington tomorrow or
Monday. IL is impossible T. eiici, INV
statement from nin rs 10 whom he
wih appoint II Quay Is seated.
Washington, Feb. 2s-The Senate has
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Kentucky's Legislatures.

Frankfort. KY. Feb. 25.-The Repub-
lIcan senate and Democratic senate
convened simultaneously again today,
and Lieut.. Gov Marshall and Presl-
dent pro TEN Garter again presided
from the same stand. The clash over
the chair, however. lasted only few
minutes, the Republican senate pre-
sided over by Marshall voting 20 adj
iourn and leaving the Democratic sen-
ators In session.
The senate passed the McChord rail-
road bill by a vote o. 10 10 0. The
bin empowers the State railroad com
mission to regulate freight rates and
10 punish eVtortion. II was endorsed in
the Democratic State platform and was
one Of the leading Issues OF the cam.
paign.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
Low sing HIS own EXECUTIONER
"naman Who was Sentenced Last Tuesday for Killing Fellow
COuntyman at Cornne Committed Suicide at
Brigham City This Morning.

1T is ordered by the court and the
Judge that YOU, Low Sing, be taken
hence by the sheriff OF Boxelder coun-
ty, State Of Utah, and safely kept In
some secure place until Friday the
18th day Of April, 1900, and on that day
between the hours Of . o'clock q. IN. and
p. m, within the exterior walls OF the
State prison Of Utah, that you, Low
Sing, be shot until dead by the sheriff
Of Boxelder county, Utah"
Sing was unable TO express himself
In English, but when spoken to by an
interpreter and asked whether he pre-
ferred being hanged or shot, declared he
had a preference for hanging 1t was
not thought az that time, however, that
he would play the part Of hangman
himself, and that he would thus save
the sheriff OF Boxelder county and the
State the expense OF his execution, The
news Of the suicide spread quickly
through the town and no little excite
ment resulted therefrom.
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portunity to entrench themselves and
perhaps effect further flight 10 a more
advantageous position.
LADYSMITH AND CAPE COLONY.
Gen. Buffers progress towards Lady
smith Is so slow that 1t scarcely APP
peals to public interest
Gen. White appears to be still fun Of
fight and to be endeavoring to assist
Gen. Butler by vigorous lombard
ment
Adyices received at Capetown yester-
day said IL was reported the British
were gradually driving the Beers out
OF Northern Cape Colony, and that
many of the burghers had recrossed the
Orange river
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'lVKlSTS INCORPORATE.
,s :, y Norris Company Files
4'u'l's With ofIlcials Today.

IN M = s Morris Floral company. by
R.ss,rr' I = . w. Morris. Thomas
70, ~ K |, P Morris. Clara NJ. Claw
Ga ,-I.' Kennel cherrlngton, trustee,
'ssss ', .,..' Of Incorporation with the
tsr M No and secretary Of state to-
ts.a.,.s ne company succeeds rs the
Y u. late sfaso..selnents and property
ssssg The - y { Morris, or more
' D. C. Morris company.
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same PLAN AS Jetrerson Proposed.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Presitent schur-
man, Of Cornell University. and former
head OF the Philippine commission, de-
livered an address before the student
body at Armour Institute today in
which he forecasted the report and rec
concentrations OF the commission soon
TO be published at Washington. Presi-
dent Schurmann said that he had rec
commended TO the President q govern
ment and constitution for the Philip
pines identically the same as that
framed by educated Flliplnos which is
practically the governmental policy
outlined by Thomas jefferson for the
government OF the vast territory ac-
Quired by the Louisiana purchase. Mr.,
Schurmann said further he was happy
TO state that President Mckinley had
accepted the recommendations, and was
sending out q second commission 10
put this government In operation.
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Pushes Over to Fort Wylie and
Occupies the Place,
TRANSVAALERS ALARMED.
Retirement Of Gen, CronIe the Cause
-Hoers In Cape Colony Driven
Back British Losses.
Afternoon p!spatehesl

Colenso Natal, Wednesday, Feb, q
via Chieyeley Camp, Feb. 22.-The Brit
lsh have crossed the Tugela over a pom
toon north Of Hlangwana and now oc-
cupy Fort Wylie. While the naval brl-
gade was bombarding Grobler's Kloof,
the Beers big Creosut replying yester-
day after the occupation Of Colenso. a
small party OF Thornycrofts horse
crossed the river but were driven back
by fire from the trenches.
The Boer guns are stlll Smelling the
relieving force from the hills south OF
Ladysmith. but the impression Is
spreading that they are merely covering
the retreat Of the entire Boer force.
Gen. Buffers casualties Tuesday. Feb.
%, and Wednesday Feb. q, were.
Killed: Capt Crealock and Lieuts.
keith-Falconer and Parry. Of the Som
ersetshire light infantry and nine men.
Wounded. officers and " men.
Missing Five men.
TRANSNAALERS ALARMED.
Lorenzo Marques. Delagoa Bay, Feb.
22-The Transvaal government Is re-
ported TO be seriously alarmed at The
defeat OF the Beers at Kimberley and
the retreat Of their famous general.
Cronje.
The newspapers are most reticent but
the Standard and Diggers News
claimed that Gen. CronJe's movement Is
beneficial as 1T increases the mobility
OF the burghers' army, enabling II to
conduct more effective operations On q
carefully prepared plan
There are persistent reports that the
seat Of the Free State government is
being moved to Wynburg II is said
that 60O0 burghers have been sent from
Ladysmith TO Bloemfontein
DROVE BoERs OUT.
Arundel, Thursday. Feb. %, evening"
Col. Henderson's squadron OF the lnnis-
killings with two guns, reconnoitered
westward TO Mooifontein farm on the
direct road TO Colesberg and Hanover.
They got close TO the Beers, in the hills.
and were fired on. They quickly got
their guns In position and shelled the
hills
Eventually the Beers were driven out,
retiring northward, when they came
under fire Of two other guns supported
by a company OF Australians near the
British western post on Dragon hill
Col Henderson proceeded TO Mooifon-
TEN Farm. which he now occupies.
The British patrols from Hanover
also came out that far.
The Beers are not In great force
They have been persistently followed
all day and have withdrawn a con-
siderable distance northward.
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r'iagih Of the Boer achievements are
rlas. The critics canvass every un-
ward contingency that can affect
iAi Marshal Roberts, and see nothing
aa' can save Gen. Cronje from the ter
ne viie In which he has been caught.
Even an Unexpectedly strong attack
9 Lord Roberts lines Of communica-
IN could scarcely, according to these
als'is materially alter the results.
Saniors were current this morning
Il the end Of the struggle had actu-
.y Gene, but these emanated from in
Nnallon received by the Rothschilds,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
Plague scare subsIding.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The United
states consul at Rio de Janeiro has
Informed the state department, under
date OF January % last. that the pest
scare In Brazil Is subsiding, and that
the health authorities say that the
quarantine restrictions will probably be
removed al all Brazilian ports, within q
week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
Big Fire in London. Ontario.

London, Ont, Feb. 2S.-The Masonic
Temple was destroyed by fire today,
Nothing remains but the walls, The
Great Northwestern Telegraph Office
Shoas wholesale liquor store, the office
Of the Northern Life Assurance COM
pany, ,Parke and Purdom barristers,
Roath Brothers and c. r. Turner brok-
ers, +, +. Butler. broker, Keene Furni-
ture Co, the grand opera house. Il. @.
Dun & Co, and the Dominion Loan and
Saving CO., place are all in ruins.
The Masonic Temple was the finest
structure In the city.
The loss Is In the neighborhood Of
$780, 600.
The fire II said 10 have originated on
the stage Of the opera house.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23

has been absent from the Senate for
several DAYS on account VI illness, his
resolution expressing sympathy with
The Beers I'M the war with Great Brit.
ain was placed on the calendar with
out discussion.
The question Of the seating Of Mr..
Quay was then presented by Mr. PEN
rose who requested the chair to lay
before the Senate the resolution rela.
tive to the subject, as a question OF
highest privilege.
The debate IN the House upon the
Puerto Rlcan tarlff bin was resumed to-
day al IL o'clock. Mr. Payne N. ",
The floor leader OF the majority, gave
notice that on Monday he would move
10 close general debate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
WILL HAVE A JURY
TOMORROW NIGHT
That is the Opinion of the Attorneys in the
BenbrOOk Case Three Jurors Secured
at TOday's Sessions.

Samuel Allen Jr Sworn in to Try the Case Perempory
Challenges Exercised by Both the State and the Defense
William Boone, OF Texas Nephew OF the Defendant,
Joins the BenbrOOk Group in COurt-A Juror Who Would
MOI Give Full Weight to the Testimony OF Professional
Gambler-The Attendance OF Spectators Smaller Today
Than at Any Previous SessiOnSeyera Jurors Excused
Because They Had Formed Unqualified Opinions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23

The capitalization has been fixed al
$4,000 with shares at so each. J. II.
MacMurdy is president; V. V. Morris,
vice president and general manager;
Thomas Holiday, treasurer and Clara
NJ. Clawson. secretary. All the parties
are residents OF this city with the ex-
ception Of Mr.. MacMurdy, whose ad-
dress Is Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
Big store Burned.

Providence. r. l.. Feb, a3.--Flre broke
out under a counter on the ground
floor OF the Paris house the big dry
goods store OF L. D. Newell and Son.
Westminster and Eddy streets, at $3.50
p. m. and spread instantly through the
four stories OF the building
Girls IN upper stories barely escaped,
saving some Of their personal effects
Newell and Son estimate their loss
on stock al 100000.
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SURRENDER OR
ANN|H|LATION.
;. .,,oc Visible that Can Save Gen. Cronje
econ, the Terrible Wise in Which lie
Has Been Caught.

Surrender Expected Every iOur-ProlongaiIon Of ual'
wv, w., Ghasy Battle ELECTS Wonderfully Guns Within
,oO Yards Pour Death on the Boers-No Hope Oh escape
Cam nv EyoensRumors Of the End Of the Struggle On'
,.rded Severe Losses on Sunday Were Necessary-i4o
n4tsh KiIed-Buers Progress Toward Ladysmith Slow
Reports 40 Loss White is Helping Beers Being Or's'
From Cape Colony
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TROOPS CALLED OUT.
Their Presence Is Necessary at n Big
Fire In Alabama.

birmingham. Ala, Feb. 23-Flre broke
out this afternoon In the Metropolitan
hotel. three story brick building To-
Gated In the heart o! the city, and
burned hercely All the guests escaped
from the hotel, several being lowered
By ropes The FIRE communicated 10 the
Hewlett building adjoining the hotel
The loss viii be larger than at first es-
timated.
At 3;l5 p. m. the troops were called
out TO keep back The crowds and guard
the money OF the Berney National
bank. which is moving out OF the Hew-
ett'bullding. Montgomery has been
telegraphed for aid. The fire now
threatens a loss OF million dollars.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
Named Fort Inwton.

Washington, Feb. 23.--By direction OF
the President the new military post at
Magnolia Blum, near Seattle. Wash
ington. will hereafter be known and
designated as Fort Lawton, IN honor OF
the late Mai, Gen. Lawton. L. :. v.
who was killed In action at San Mateo.
Philippine Islands, on the 18th day Of
December, 1899
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
Irish Leader Dead.

New York, Feb. 2s.--Edward o'Fla-
herty. the junior member OF the dry
goods firm OF Mcfarland & o'Flaherty,
died today Of pneumonia. Mr. o'Fia-
herty was president Of the Irish-Ameri.
can club and OF the Irish-American
League.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23

opinion he had was qualified. He was
positive he could put aside any opinion
he might have formed.
Do you know Tom Matthews?"
asked Mr. Putnam,
Yes" replied the Juror.
Have you talked with him about
this case?"
1t was mentioned.
DO you know II he is detective for
the defense In this case2'
Il do not
What was said between you about
the case?'
He asked me II my name had been
called yet"
Wasn't there more conversational"
Nothing further about the case We
talked about some private business
laundry matters"
Thomas w Jones, who stood aside
some days ago as there were doubts
about his citizenship appeared with his
naturalization papers, and was exam
med by Judge Powers. He stated that
he. was 10 years Of age and had resided
IN this country IS years. He had not
read about the case. but had heard lt
talked Of The old gentleman answered
all questions with great elaboration.
suppose said Judge Powers. that
when you come TO make up a verdict,
you had conscientious doubt as TO de-
fendants guilt, and holding to that
doubt you voted against the other
eleven. DO you think your health IL such
that you could hold out against them ?"
Well replied the juror, I'D do my
'Yousre ar Engllshman?"
That's what I am"
MR.. sfMoNDI CHALLENGED.
The three jurors being passed for
caase, the State exercised its ninth per.
ernptory challenge and excused hr
Simondl.
The defense excused Mr.. Jones ana
the state expressed Itself as satisfied
as to Mr. Allen.
Instantly the heads Of Judge Powers,
Attorney Rogers and John Benbrook
and Smith Benbrook came together, and
an animated discussion followed. At the
close Judge Powers said, I'VE accept
Mr. Alien"
That gentleman was then sworn,
making the seventh jury accepted 10
try the case.
Judge Hiles stated that he would ex-
cuse them during the examination Of
other Jurors as TO their statutory quail
flcations only, those sworn In might be
excused, under charge Of an officer, and
they retired.
A NEW DRAFT.
The box was then filled up by w. @.
Margetts. L. b. Rogers w, A. Rails, w.
J. Beatie and Edward McCarrick.
HAD A FIXED OPINION,
W. T. Margetts, a saloon man, had
known Burton c. Morris for many
years. lie had read Of the case, talked
about II. expressed an opinion, and held
Il still That opinion was fixed and
settled one, and went to the guilt or
Innocence OF the accused and he had
some prejudice. He was challenged
and excused.
a RELATIVE OF THE DECEASED.
Walter ]. Beatle stated that he was
related 70 Burton G Morris the de-
ceased. He had read OF the case and
had a fixed and settled opinion as 70
Benbrook's guilt or innocence. He could
not try the case with entire imparuali-
Is. Mr.. Beatie was also excused for
expressed bias.
DIDN'T LIKE GAMBLERS.
Edward McCarrick came here from
Albany several years ago. and had been
in business in salt Lake and other
Continued on page two)
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LOST IN THE STORM.
supposition that the British Steam.
ship Torino Has Foundered.

Pensacola, Fla, Feb, 23.--It is ex-
pected here that the British steamship
Torino, which left Pensacola Tuesday
morning for Havana. was lost In the
storm that night. The Torino should
have reached Havana yesterday morn
ing but nothing has been heard from
her
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Banished for Flve Years.

Paris. Feb. 2S.-In the senate. sitting
as a high court today. Deputy Marcel
Habert. who has been on trial charged
with melting soldiers TO insubordina-
ton at the time Of the funeral OF Prest.
Faure. was sentenced TO FIVE years
Punishment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23

Fair progress has been made In Judge
Hiles court today In the work Of secur-
ing a Juror As result OF the morn
ing's operations, one juror was secured
and sworn TO try the case. making
seven men accepted up to the time Of
the noon adjournment The new Juror
sworn is Samuel Allen, Jr, who was,
for several years, an employe Of the
city street department,
one more relative Joined the Ben
brook group today. He is William
Boone, Of Texas, a nephew Of the de-
PENDANT Mrs, Benbrook and her sis
ter, Mr. and Mrs Boone, Mrs. Carlisle
and the two brothers OF the defendant
were in attendance throughout the day.
Victor Morris occupied his usual seat
behind the States attorneys, and was
joined at intervals by 5. l. Clawson and
Mr.. Holiday
AT the morning session, three jurors
stood the ordeal Of rigid examination
by Mr.. Putnam for the State and Judge
Powers and Mr.. Rogers for the defense.
They were Thomas w. Jones. a. l.. ST.
mondi and Samuel Allen, Jr.
Mr.. simondi was challenged peremp-
torny by the State and Mr.. Jones by the
defense.
The attorneys nog appear 70 be en-
tirely cpnaqsat that inry wll be Sc
cured by E~Srow pIsla, 80 that the
taking OF Yinony I'd on Mon
day foreno0h 4E<
The attendance toefv{zsoinewhnt
smaller than a. any pf,.tisNis session.
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t.n,rnoon Dispatched

,,,,, Feb. %, 2:lo p. m.-Eyery
svpec,ed to bring news of Cen
Z. snrrender. on all sides wonder
!. ~, y rs,sed that the gallant, yet shast'
!. s,rs at Paardeberg Drift has not
.. e,a,d in what is considered to be
= ,,,yitable. with fifty guns bearing
=, q, devoted band within the ter
.,,s .hort range Of 1000 yards sur
"a, or utter humiliation can be the
~ ,,,ult unless all reports Of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
CHANGES ITS NAME.

The Peoples Coop OF South Cotton
wood filed several amendments TO its
articles Of Incorporation with the
county clerk today. chief among which
was the changing Of the name 10 the
Godfrey simper company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23

The official report gives li6 men
killed at Paardeberg Drift Sunday, FeO
is. including sixty-three Highlanders
and eighteen Canadians.
The severe losses incurred by Gen.
Kelly Kenny Sunday have produced
some adverse criticism, but 1t is pointed
out that had he fought less furiously
he would have given the Beers the OPP
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-23
Meeting of Democratic Clubs.

Washington. Feb. 23.-The executive
committee Of the national association OF
Democratic clubs today decided 10 hold
the next annual meeting Of Democratic
clubs at indianapolis, Ind, September s.
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Plague Appears at Alden.

Alden, Feb. 22-six cases Of the
plague and one death have occurred
here.
Drastic measures have been taken 20
prevent a spread Of the disease. The in
fected areas have been isolated.