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New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
SENIORS FOR WOODRUFF.
VOR HIS NOMINATION FOR
VICE-PRESIDENT

Albany April 5.-The Republican Senator's
this afternoon unanimously gave their official
Endorsement the candidacy Of Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff for the Vice-P Presidency
During the recess of the session they met to
take appropriate action expressive of their rec
ognition Of his faithful services as presiding Of
ficer Of the Senate.
Senator Ellsworth presided at the meeting and
Senator MaIby made eloquent speech ex-
pressing the appreciation Of himself and his fell
low Senator's of the uniform courtesy. impair
taty and ability displayed by Mr.. Woodruff
IN the discharge OF his duties. These resolutions
prepared by Senator White, then unani-
mousy adopted, and Senators White, Marshall
and Bracket appointed committee to present
them TO the Lieutenant-GovernOr:
For four years the Hon. Timothy /. Woodruff
has presided over the deliberations of the SEN
ate Of the State OF New York. During this
time the course of the President of the Senate
has been characterized by a dignified sense Of
official responsibility. by the exercise of un-
questioned ability and integrity, and by unfail-
ing courtesy to the members of the Senate
Recognizing that a strong sentiment has de-
veloped in the State of New-YOrk and in many
other States in favor of his nomination by the
Republican party its candidate for Vice
President al the coming National election we
the Republican Senators of the State of New
York In conference assembled. take pleasure in
expressing appreciation Of the public
vices rendered by Lieutenant-Governor Wood
ruff. and Join most heartily in the hope that he
may be honored with the nomination to the
high Office OF Vice President of the United
STATES
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
HAS NO CHANCE, SAY POLITICIANS
CONGRESSMEN DO NOT TAKE DEWEY'S
CANDIDACY SERIOUSLY.

Washington. April (SpeciaD. dmiral
Dewey started for Philadelphia on an early train
this morning, leaving the Washington politicians
to do the talking about his elusive and nebulous
candidacy for the Presidency. Neither Repub-
licans, Democrats Populists. Prohibitonists nor
Agunnldsts seemed to be crowdng each other
very uncomfortably in the race to secure patent
rights on the Presidential aspirant's vote
getting availability. Indeed among all the poll
ticians who volunteered their views to-day there
was scarcely a single one inclined 10 consider
the self-launched Dewey boom either profound
or felicitous political inspiration. Some idea of
the sentiment aroused among politicians of all
parties by the Admirars candidacy may be
gained from the interviews appended with mem
bers of the two houses of Congress and leading
Administration officials
Representative Loudenslager, of New-Jersey-
I don't think the people want Mr.. Dewey as
President. They willing TO allow him To
tire on the honors he has already received.
Representative HILL OF Connecticut-My judg-
ment is that Mr.. Nc Kinley will be the Republi-
can candidate, Mr.. Bryan the Democratic candi-
date and that disposes of Mr. Dewey
Representative Linney. of North Carollna-My
own opinion is that man. be he Admiral
occupying any exalted position, who announces
his candidacy without in any way indicating the
political organization TO which he looks for sup
port, may expect anything from the people that
would tend In the least TO encourage such
ddaCy. He will not only not receive the sup
port OF any. but will not get the support of any
township in the Union.
Representative Lacey. of Iowa. am a great
admirer OF Mr.. Dewey. I am sorry he came out.
In the Navy we knew which side he was We
don't know which side he is
Representative Mccullough, Of Arkansas
don't think he will be in it at all.
Representative Loud, Of California; have
very pleasant reCollections of Mr.. Dewey. I
don't want 20 cause him any pain by saying
anything now.
Representative Shattuck, OF Ohio.-Hed bet
ter have stood by his original declaration. My
Judgment is that the Admiral would have been
mistaken in his opinion that the Presidential
office would be easy to NIL
Representative Brownlow, OF Tennessee-In
nv opinion he is a candidate without a follow
ing and without party. His candidacy is
hound to fall fiat before the American people
| had a great admiration for Admiral Dewey
and would like TO him succeed in any
sonable undertaking but I don't see that any
political organization wants him
Representative Livingston. of Georga-There
was a time when he could have been elected
President by either party | think he is too
late l know the Democrats will nominate
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
THE TOWN STILL HOLDS OFT

Aafekng. March 23.-There has been little ex-
1'einent IN the last week. The Boer shell fire
cOfnes in Atful gusts and has little effect The
Hfi'ish casualties are almost nothing The Beers
SEEN 70 De breaking up their main laager west
N@'o' 9ut have taken up an intrenched position
AO''nWard 10 prevent the approach of a relief
.0ics' The sharpshooters keep up a steady in
'e'chsnge Of fire. II is rumored that relief is
near
me usual Sunday truce enables the garrison
." continue playing cricket matches.
AiShete' native chief southwark has broken
e1' against thu Beers. There was heavy firing
:" 'Ae direction Of his chief kraal on March 22
an Alsh-American trooper Of the Protectorate
siheht has deserted 70 the Beers. A reward
alive - VI
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
PLUAIER'S Reconnaissance

= no@Oerones, Bechuanaland, March 2s-CoIonel
'ulner' with a force Of British mounted in
=, started On a daring march on March -
- uhe object Of threatening the Boer lines of
1nlcatio1. After TWO rapid night marches
--'usA Iransvaal territory they arrived at
- on March - within twelve miles of Zee
~ - ana distinctly heard the bombardment Of
-, A-s- Having reconnoitred the country
view 10 future operations without sight
- single white man, Colonel Plumer crossed
'ioad south Of Lobatsi. which he found I'm
~sl'h OF Boer force and returned
G. Hholng the railroad hence damaged by
So - SAyman's main force he returned to the
'..hity Of Mafeking.
srr- ,----'is reach here that a relief column is
'-'~ehins Mafeking from the south.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
CLEMENTS AT BLOEMFoNTEIN.
London. April 6.-The Bloemfontein corre-
spondent of THE Daily Mail" says:

London. April 6.-The Bloenfontein corre-
spondent of THE Daily Mail" says:
General Clementss division six thousand
strong, has arrived from the southwark and has
encamped FIVE miles north Of the city after a.
continuous march for a fortnight.
An unimportant engagement lasting several
hours was fought yesterday afternoon at Bos-
man hop between the Boer and British outposts
Al meeting of the Army Temperance Asso-
cation on Monday Lord Roberts made a speech
urging the soldiers TO join the association He
eulog1Zed its splendid work adding that the
entire army had been members of the associa-
ton while along the Modder River, as water was
an they had to drink, and sometimes there was
very little of that.
There is no danger OF water famine here.
j. W Jenkins of Philadelphia one Of THE
Daily MaiTs' dispatch riders in South Africa
was taken prisoner on Sunday by a Boer picket
but he frightened the Beers into releasing him
by telling them that they were surrounded by
the British
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cad. refused to surrender and was Immediately

dead. refused TO surrender and was Immediately
shot
The burghers who were previously short Of
food. now have plenty.
Cornmandant De Wet sent the British guns
wagons and prisoners to Winburg
Ihe burghers lost three men killed and ten
men wounded. including a field cornet Among
the wounded the Dutch Military Attache
MIX. who received bullet in the chest Alto
eether, the Beers captured $50 prisoners
The significance of the battle must not be un-
derrated. It was fought by a force OF Free
Staters the fat plains and without shelter
The Free Staters are now desirous Of march
ing on Bloemfontein. and the Transvaal troops
are anxious to emulate the large success of
their allies
All the southern Boer forces have now Joined
the main Boer army, and form a large force of
veterans
Perhaps OF greater Importance even than the
victory was the capture OF British secret papers,
including maps and plans of 1897, 1898 and
1889, outlining elaborate schemes for the inva-
sion Of the Orange Free State and the Trans
vaai. and giving plan for reaching Johannes
burg from Mafeking along DR.. Jameson's route.
but amended as to avoid his mistakes An
other gives plan for a march from Bloerfon-
tein to Kroonstad. by way Of Brandfort
Advices from Winburg. Ventersburg Prieska
and kenhardt show that the colony is full of
rebels. The Kenhardt rebels are marching on
Calvinia and others are on their way toward
Fourteen Streams
dispatch box found at Sannas-Post
containing the oaths signed by the Free Staters
VINO surrendered The signers have been sent
Tor IN order that the General may explain the
inValldlty of oaths under compulsion
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
STEMS SPEECH TO THE RAAD

Pretoria, April I'm his speech at the open-
ing Of the Free State Raad. President Steyn de-
clared that in spite of the surrender of BIoem-
fontein he had not lost hope of the triumph of
the republican cause. The war he added was
forced upon the Transvaal, and nothing re-
manned for the Orange Free State save TO throw
in its lot with the sister republic in accordance
with the terms Of the treaty. The war he con-
tnued was begun with the object of maintain
ing by arms the independence bought with the
blood Of the forefathers CT the nation, and had
been so successful that It had caused the great
est wonder throughout the world and even to
the Beers themselves.
After paying a tribute to the memory Of Cen
eral Joubert, President Steyn said that the Brit
ish. notwithstanding their overwhelming num-
Red Cross. and he compelled to report the
matter TO the neutral Powers
The President further remarked that the at
tempt 10 create dissension among the burghers
by the issuing of proclamations had failed
Referring TO the correspondence between the
South African Presidents and Lord Salisbury
President Steyn said:
Not only were these efforts made but the re-
publics dispatched a deputation to Europe and
America in order TO bring the influence of neu-
tral Powers 10 secure a cessation Of the blood
shed, and I greatly desire that these efforts
be crowned with success.
After saying that the Government had raised
a temporary loan with the Transvaal President
Steyn concluded with a prayer that the Free
State be preserved from being forced TO give up
its, s,dearly loved independence.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
FIGHTING AROUND MAFEK1NG.
FLUMERs ATTACK AND A sORTIE beaten
oFF-BRITTsH OFFICERS CAPTURED

PIUMER's ATTACK AND A sORTIE BEATEN
oFF-BRITsH OFFICERS CAPTURED.
London, April IA dispatch from Lourenco
Marques says that sharp fighting occurred on
April : in the netghborhOod Of Mafeking The
garrison made a sortie while Colonel Plumer's
cavalry attacked the Beers at Ramathabama
Both attacks were repulsed.
Twenty Of Colonel Plumer's men were found
dead on the field, and six others were made
prisoners The Federal losses were small
Pretoria April 3.-In the fight OF RamathIa-
hama on March 81 the following were taken
prisoners; Captains Crewe. Duncan Robertson
and NcLaren (Crewe and Duncan Robertson
maze since died.; STAFF Officers Cecil and Gran
vile, and nine soldiers. OF whom six were
wounded. The prisoners all belonged TO Colonel
FuHers Rhodesian force
= dispatch from London says that II is thought
lns oncer named Cecil captured by the Beers at
Henafhlahama, is not Lord Salisbury's son. Lord
EDWARD Cecil. as The dispatch says he belonged 10
Soohel Fluners force. and because if the Beers
-eu captured the Premier's son, they would as
h1teaIy make known the fact
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
SCHOONER SINKS OFF CAPE CHARLES.

Newport News Va. April (SpeciaD.-The three
nasted schooner William D. KenseI. Captain
Roper, bound from New-York 10 Baltimore, with
a cargo OF cement went ashore this morning at
o'clock Middle Ground. near Cape Charles
The Virginia Pilot Associations steamer Pilot went
10 the rescue Of the crew, and took of the cap
tain and all his Most of the effects Of the
saved. The men were brought 70 Old
Point the Pilot and landed there. The schooner
sank with her distress signals flying The lower
hour haIf sllMInergeG-
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
DEWEY A CLEVELAND DEMOCRAT.
so SAY HIS FRIENDS IN BALTIMORE-GoR-
MAN BELIEVED TO BE PLANNING
TO USE HIM TO BEAT BRYAN

TO USE HIM TO BEAT BRYAN
Baltimore. April (SpeciaD-Friends of Ad-
miral Dewey in this city say that he is gold
standard Democrat and there is an impression
here that former Senator German knows more
about the Admirals Presidential aspirations
than he will admit. Gold Democrats of Mary
land who know that German has been comforting
with other Eastern leaders of that element In the
party. with regard 10 securing candidate who
can beat Bryan in the convention express the
opinion that the sound money Democrats will
unite Dewey.
Politicians here who know Gorman's strategic
political methods intimate that the scheme of
German and the other Eastern leaders seems 10
be TO play Dewey against Bryan in the conven-
ton, in the hope OF causing deadlock If the
convention cannot be stampeded 10 the Admiral
German. it is reasoned. does not believe Dewey
can get the nomination. but hopes that the Ad-
miral may develop enough strength hold the
convention n check against Bryan and bring
about the nomination of a dark horse pos
sibly German himself
Speculation here 70 the AdmraTs politics
was cleared UP to-day by the statement of
Colonel Herman Stump. former Commissioner
General OF immigration, who is an intimate
friend OF the Admiral Colonel Stump said.
Admiral Dewey is gold Democrat or. as
some would say Cleveland Democrat He has
never taken en- active part in politics. and has
probably not voted for many years. but he is a
low tariff gold standard Democrat and great
admirer Cf ex-President Cleveland. He was in
Washington when the Chicago platform
adopted and Bryan was nominated, and he said
20 me then: We'll. stump. / am done with you
now 1 have always been with the Democratic
party but can't swallow this"
Colonel Stump however knows absolutely
Continued third page.
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Is TILE R0SEm0RRAY LOST,

Norfolk, Va, April . (SpeciaD.-ft an
nounced in the marine district to-day that the
British steamship Rosemorran, Captain Stable, a
vessel Of 1.G19 tons. which sailed from Hampton
Roads on January y for Londonderry, with a mis-
cellaneous cargo. had been posted as missing BY
her owners. Nothing has been heard from the
Rosemorran since she passed the virginia CaPes
outward bound There Is not much doubt that
she has been lost, with probable crew or twenty
hye men.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
MORE MEN TO GO TO ST. HELENA.

London April 5-In the House of Commons
to-day George Wyndham. Parliamentary Sec
retary Of the War Office, replying a question
relative to the Boer prisoners at Simon's Town,
said the deaths ashore far exceeded the deaths
on board ship. He added that two thousand ad-
ditionaI Boer prisoners would be dispatched 70
ST. Helena forthwith.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
NE AMBUSH NEAR BRANDFORT.
-'''~f FOUR HUNDRED BRITISH CAPT.
D-BoERs FIND SECRET PAPERs-

t,'.oloTt' april 2.-Burghers who are re-
a-,,,.@o 'iTfe from the scene OF the Sannas- Post
s,,.'-.l '-ae also referred 10 as Karee and Ko-n
oprrss, cur furnish Interesting details Of the oc-
tr II appears that when the first re-
rosn british wagon entered the drift the
mo- anouseade shouted, Hands un,.. re-
Tb,s ne officers and let the cart tbro,,eb
Eagor, - was repeated several times IN tbe
disco,,s.Ns 'ea IN bunch when the ruse was
one car, aNa q disorderly flight followed In
ant Dc NJ, we're two officers 10 whom Command
eteyes shouted, Hands up" One OF them
enpon the other shot his cornrade
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
RHODE ISLANDS HEAVY VOTE.

THE TOTAL MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND IN EX-
CESS OF LAST YEARS ELECTION FIGURES.
Providence R l.. April 5-Revised returns from
Yesterdays State election show that the total vote
was more than five thousand greater than that OF
last wear The plurality of Gregory Republican, OF
$3.50 over Iittlefield CDemocrab shows no material
change from tie figures announced late last night
when practically the whole State had been heard
from The increase in the total vote, which was
IS s02 against 1890 in 1899 not unexpected, as
the registration in preparation for the National
contest next fan rhe largest in the history Of
the State.
The fact that Gregory's plurality falls 100 below
that of the Republican candidate last year s said
bv the party leaders be due the great personal
popularity OF the Democratic candidate throughout
the State The Republicans gained three seats in
the General Assembly joint ballot. The Assem-
bly for 1900 viii stand, % Republicans 10 l6 Demo-
Gratis compared with - Republicans, 10 Demo-
Gratis and ! ProhibitiOu:st last year.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06

Albany. April tSpeciaD-Goyernor Roosevelt
stated this afternoon that he would sign Assem-
power to any proposed contract with the
Ramapo Water Company.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06

STOCK QUOTATIONS
furnished travellers the Pennsylvaria Linn
tied Many other coEyenienees and luxuries-AcVt
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06

TRAIN DE LUXE FOR CLEVELAND.
Leaves New York every day at $50 p NJ. arrives
Cleveland next morning for breakfast via New
Ior- Ca2tral-Lake Shore. No excess fare.-Atvt-
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06

STRIKING RAILWAY TRAIN.
The Pennsylvania Limited. leaves New York every
morning for Chicago via Pennsylvania Railroad.
-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06

Cape Town, April 5.-Dr. jameson has arrived
here He is very i'll.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
Continued on third page.

THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS,
leaves New York at via the Lehigh Valley
for Bunalo la dining car service.
ana luxurious parlor and day coaches--Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06

THE NEW YORK HERALDS
Easter Edition,
Out Sunday, April s. s2 Full Size Art Pages. 100
pages in all. The Acme OF Up to Date Journalism.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-06
HOW BRYAN AIDS 4GUIN4LDO.
NOT FIT FOR INDEPENDENCE DEMO-
CRATIC LEADERS WOULD GIVE THEM

Burlington. Iowa. April (SpeciaD.-"The
Hawkeye' will print tomorrow morning the fol-
lowing letter from Captain Frank S. Long, Com
pany B, 39th Volunteers. a former member OF
its staff, with his regiment in the Philip
pines and lately mentioned in the dispatches for
ganantry and ability displayed on January at
the taking OF CarmCna:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-06-28
THE EAST.

Senator Hanna called the twelfth
der at Philadelphia. Senator Wolcott,
of Colorado, was made temporary
chairman. and Senator Lodge perman-
cnt chairman and platform was
adopted which indorses President Nc
KinIeys administration; pledges sup
port of the gold standard; favors
protection, reduction in war taxes and
liberal pensions, and recognizes the
necessity for the honest cooperation
of capital to meet new business condi-
tions. and at the same time CON
dennis "all conspiracies and com
binations intended to restrict bust
ness, create monopolies, to limit pro
duction or TO control prices"
William Mckinley was unanimously
renominated for president of the Unit
cd States by the republican national
convention in Philadelphia, and Gov.
Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, was
unanimously nominated for vice presi-
dent. Senator Hanna was reelected
chairman of the national republican
committee.
At the leading clearing houses in the
United States the exchanges during
the week ended on the 23d aggregated
81, 49s. 263, $50, against 81, 455, 365,7s9 the
previous week. The decrease compared
with the corresponding week of 1899
was "a.
In the United States there were 167
business failures in the seven days
ended on the 23d, against 162 the week
previous and $50 in the corresponding
period of 1899.
The death of J.. II. Thompson, judge
Of the Vermont supreme court, oc-
Cured at his home rasburg, aged 50
years.
Flames in one of the principal bust
ness blocks in Pittsburgh, Pa, caused
a loss of S250,O0o.
One of the Oldest American portrait
painters. Jasper Francis Cropsey, lied
at his home in Hastings, \. Y, agedi7S.
In the National league the percent
ages Of the baseball clubs for the week
ended on the gath were: Brooklyn,
600; Philadelphia, .627; Pittsburgh,
ASH; Boston, 40; Chicago, All; Gin
cinnuti, .449; St. Louis, APT; New York,
2O6
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-06-28
HIGH PRICED CATTLE.
Farmers In Good Times Pay Fancy
Figures for Live
stock.

At sale i'm Chicago of Aberdeen
Angus breeding cattle the prices broke
all previous records. Seventy-two
bead brought a general average of
s579 each. This is big price TO pay
for cattle whose only value TO the
purchaser is found in the improve
ment of common low grade stock The
farmers who bought these aristocratic
animals will get their money back
many times over IN the added weight
and quality Of the beef they will
market two or three years from now.
Their animals will not only weigh
more. but they viii fetch higher
price per pound. This improved
grade Of beef is certain TO find a
ready market. Americans are the
best eaters in the world, because they
are the best paid people in the world.
They are the best paid people in the
world because of the workings Of an
economic policy which inSures high
wages by protecting American labor
and Industry from the unfair com
petition of lower paid foreign labor.
And the resulting condition affects,
among other people, the American
farmer. and ens. bles him 10 buy breed
ing cattle at 1919 per head.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-06-28
THE B0ER WAR.
Roberts Forces Closing In ON the
south AfrIcans-COnsui Hay
10 Visit Kruger.

London, June 25. Dispatches from
Lord Roberts say that Butler has oc-
cupied Standerton. capturing railway
rolling stock. Ian Hamilton took Hell
delberg and chased Beers for seven
miles. The Beers made a bold dash
on Honingspruit and cut Lord Rob
erts' line OF communication They
were driven away and the damage
was repaired British suffered loss
of 81 killed.
London, June 26.-Lord Roberts six
columns are converging apparently so
as to close in upon the Free Skaters,
although decisive results cannot be
expected for several days. 4 number
of Beers who were supposed to be
within the wide-fung net have broken.
or rather stolen, through Gen. Run
dies Ficksburg- Senekal lines.
The Canadians were engaged in the
Honingspruit fight last Friday. Gen.
De Vets men first cut off Canadian
outpost of mounted rifles at dawn, two
being killed. Lieut.. Triglis and fou-
Others were wounded. and three were
captured. The Free Staters then at
tackled the camp where were so Cana
dams and two companies of Shrop-
shires, though without much effect, as
the men were well entrenched.
The foreign military attaches who
were with Lord Roberts are now in
Cane Town, en- route for Europe.
United States Consul Hay. of Pretoria,
is going TO Machadodorp in the interest
of the British prisoners and to see
President Kruger