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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
WASHINGTON DAY BANQUET.
A Brilliant Function at the Union
League Club.

Chicago, Feb. 22-At the cl,lb house
of tie Union League on JACKSON Boule-
ward this evening, the annual Washing
ton Day banquet OF the club was held
with more than usual success. The an
nual celebration of the anniversary Of the
borth of George Washington is the chief
event in the year OF the Union League
clubs, and no pains are spared to make it
a success and ton.eht's celebration was
one of the most brilliant OF its kind ever
held in Chicago.
The banquet proper began at 5 o'clock.
and 1T was two hours later when Presi-
dent Eugene Carey, of the club, called
the 800 members and guests to
order, and in a neat speech introduced
DR.. Jacob G. Schurman, President OF
Cornell University, who had delivered the
address of the afternoon in the audito-
11ium. DR. Schurman replied to the toast.
THE Orator of the Day; Murra- +.
Smith, Of Vicksburg, Miss, responded TO
the toast, THE Old Flag and Lieuten-
ant Governor Woodruff. of New York,
spoke on THE East and the West"
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T0ASTS TO HIS MEMORY
THE DAY APPROPRIATELY OBJ
SERVED IN WASHINGTON.
THE SONS or THE REvol UTloN MEET
Celebration of the Day in Chicago PhIladel-
phia and Other Cities. Tu Wing Fang's
ADDRESS in Philadelphia. Military
Parade in Richmond.
Parade in Richmond.

New York, Feb. 22.-Two hundred
members Of the Southern Society of New
York were present tonight at the four
teenth annual banquet given at the
Waldorf-Astoria.
At the guests table We're John Barrett,
former Minister to SIAM John Foord
Edward Owen, commander of the Con
fedcrate Veterans Camp; Rev. E. fl
Krans. President of the Canadian so
ciety; Augustus Van Wyck, George
Gray Ward President of the st
Georges Society; Jutaro Komura, the
Japanese Minister. and Consul Nohida
of Japan.
President Polk, proposed a toast to the
memory of George Washington. which
was drunk standing. Three rouSing
cheers We're given.
Minister Komura spoke on Japan,
Her Progressive and Warlike People are
our Neighbors in the New West and
Our Friends Always and Everywhere.
He made earnest references to the al
ways amicable relations of the two
coU@sries.
John Barrett, late Minister to Siam,
spoke on The New South in What
Used to be the Ultimate East. but is
Now Our Far Western Frontier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
AS SEEN IN THE AFTERNOON.
Cronie Surrounded by British Artil
lery. Roberts Requirements.

London, Feb. OBJ 5 p. m.-All the
critics of the African newspapers urge
rushing of reinforcements to Lord Rob
erts. so that he may be able to risk much
in endeavoring to infict decisive defeat
before the Boer forces, gathering from ev-
cry quarter strengthens General Cronje's
threatened force.
The relief of Ladysmith is now taken
to be a matter of course, and is likely
to be announced before the end of the
week, but. it is quite within the prob
abilities that severe fighting will occur
previous to the relief while the detach-
ments to be sent by General Butler to re-
inforce General Roberts, subsequent to
the relief, are likely to meet with siren
uous resistance i'll the passes of the ORA
kensberg in which fairly powerful
BIr2her forces remain.
Boer reports say General JOubert' S
nerves are unstrung and that he no long
er exercises the chief command.
A dispatch from Sterksprllit, dated
Wednesday, February 81, says:
THE prominent rebels in this district
intend to surrender, and the Stormberg
rebels will shortly lay down their arms. '
There have been many eulog.stic ref
erences to the speech of Laurer and other
Canadians ON the subject of the losses
of the Canadians in South Africa, con-
corning which, curiously enough, there is
not single word, official or otherwise
known or published here, except that two
Officers were wounded.
Great relief has been caused here by
the receipt of the news from Paardeberg
showing that Lord Roberts is personally
experimenting the operations, and though
it is difficultlto grasp the real situation.
it is generally thought Lord Roberts is
gradually tightening his grip on General
Cronje's forces. In spite of the apparent
failure Of Sundays attempt to storm the
Boer position it is evident that General
Cronie is not merely laagered in the or
binary acceptation of the term, but occll-
pies a carefully prepared and strongly en-
trenched position, previously made ready
with the object of stemming the prospec
tive British invasion of the Free State
After failing to dislodge General Cronle
and in spite OF great bloodshed on botE
sides. Lord Roberts seems to have com
tented himself with Smelling the Beers
Monday and Tuesday. He had apparent
ly contemplated a renewal of the assault
Tuesday afternoon.
Reinforcements of gums and men are
also reaching Lord Roberts and it is not
thought that the Transvaal and F'ret
State railroads will be able TO transport
hurriedly the great number of men art
horses.
From the available information received
here it appears that Lord Roberts com
pletely surrounds General Cronje with ar
tillery, thus releasing the other guns, OF
which, military experts assert, he has
plenty to defeat all achievements of the
Beers as they arrive in detail. The fac
that General Cronje asked for an armis
tice points to great losses, as we'll as in
dioating that he recognized that his hope
lies in securing delay in order to allow
Roer reinforcements to create a diver
sion in Lord Roberts's rear.
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BRYAN SPEAKS AT COLUMBUS.
And the People Show Their Deep Sym
pathy for the Beers.

Columbus, Ga. Feb. 22.~-Ilon. Will
liam j. Bryan spent a busy day here.
He was met On his arrival from Jack
sonviIle by a committee of citizens and
given freedom of the city. During the
afternoon Mr.. Bryan addressed several
thousand people at the opera house and
later talked outside to an overflow meet
ing. TIE sentiment that drew the most
applause in the speech was an expression
of sympathy for the struggling Beers. a
banquet was given Colonel Bryan tins
evening.
Colonel Bryan was tonight shown the
Associated Press dispatch telling of the
decision Of the National Democratic
Committee to hold the convention in
Kansas City, July 4th. He said that
the selection of Kansas City was agree
able to him. He did not care to express
himself regarding the date of the con
vention Colonel Bryan read very care
fully that part of the dispatch relating
to Germans speech and then re-read 1t.
appearing impressed with that feature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
THE SABINE SEIZURE.
Choate Instructed to Insinuate That
It Incommodes Uncle Sam.

Washington, Feb. PIT is admitted
by the State Department officials that
instructions have been given to AmbaS
sador Choate at London TO call the at
tention of the British Government to the
seizure of the British steamer Sabine
with cargo from New York, January
4th. captured by the British gunboat
Thrush and taken to Delagoa Bay.
Secretary Hays Dispatch to the Ambas-
sador it is said, is not "a protest, but Mr..
Choate is directed to make representa-
tions to the British Government which
in effect indicate that the United States
regards her action as a serious trade in
reference.
The Department at Washington Is
seeking to prevent as far as the eXlgen-
cies of war permit interference with
American shipping and with the COM
merce in which those interests may be
engaged.
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MORE SOLDIERS GO HOME.
Taylor Confers With His Attorneys
No Session of Legislature.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 22.-The State
Capitol tonight is guarded by fewer sod
diers than it has been since the assassina
ton of the late Governor Goebel. Adju-
tant General Collier today acting under
directions from Governor Taylor. sunni
moned all of the soldiers before him and
told them that such of them as did mot
desire to remain in the service longer
might return to their hOmes About lot
went hmoe, leaving probably 100 still
here.
Governor Taylor spent the day in con
ference with his attorneys, Judge w. III
Yost and Captain w. III. Sweeney, il
regard to the agreed case which is being
prepared for submission to the court.
The legislature was not in session, hav'
ing adjourned on account of Washington 5
birthday, and it is doubtful if either house
will have a working attendance tomor-
row.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
SEWALL AWAITS BRYAN.
Spends the Day in Atlanta, Denying
Himself to Callers.

Atlanta, Feb. 22.-iNlr. Arthur Sewall
of Maine. who is in Atlanta to meet Mr.
Bryan, spent the day at his hotel denying
himself to adj callers. Mr.. Sewall mas
chartered an engine and car and Wi
leave here at o'clock in the morning
over the Southern railway. The train
will run down the Columbus division I'M
til it meets the morning passenger train
bringing Mr.. Bryan to Atlanta. Mr.
Sewall's car will then prboably be attach.
ed to the regular train ON its run into
Atlanta and the two leaders ON the Dem
ocTatic ticket OF 1896 will confer Ell
route.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
The Alden Murray Nuptials.

Washington. Feb. 22-Nirs. Ada f.
Murray. widow of the editor Of the
Norfolk Landmark and Mr.. Henry Nj.
Alden, edit0r-in-chief of Harper Maya
zine and editor of Harper's Weekly We're
married in this city today. The bride ar
rived this morning from Norfolk, accom-
panied by her son, Mr.. Foster Murray,
and his wife. and was met by Mr.. Alden
who will take his wife to his home al
Metuchen. y. j. Mr.. Alden has been
widower for the last five years. dc
has three daughters. one being a teacher
in the New York Woman's University
Mrs. Alden, who is twenty years the
Junior of her husband, has five children
the Youngest being about five years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
MUST FIGHT TO A FINISH.
Roberts Reply to Cronje's Request for
An Armistice.

Cape Town. Thursday Morning, Feb.
22.--In reply to General Cronje's request
for an armistce of twenty-four hours. to
allow him to bury his dead. Lord Kitch-
erer told the Boer commander that he
must fight to IA finish or surrender UNI
condtionally.
General Cronie's position is reported
hopeless.
The British have occupied Barley
West.
MORE GUNS FOR THE BRITISH.
London, Feb. 22.-Artillery officers re-
ceiyed orders today to proceed to South
Africa with fifty one-poutpd Maxim Nor
denfeldt guns.
WILL FIGHT TO THE DEATH.
London, Feb. 23-The Daily News
has the following dispatch from Modder
River, dated Wednesday February list:
THE Boer forces under General
Cronie are estimated at 5000 men. AT
- o'clock he asked an armistice for 24
hours which was refused. Later he sent
a messenger to say that he would sur
render.
The British general sent a reply
telling him to come into camp. CronJe
refused, saying there had been a mis-
understanding and that he would fight
to the death.
THE bombardment was then re-opened
and our Lyddite shells set fire to the
Boer wagons. We continued Smelling
the Boer laager through the night, and
in the morning we resumed with Max
inns and rifles, principally from the
north side.
"On Sunday there was much waste of
life in attacking and the same result
VIII be achieved without it. During
Monday night seven Beers made an at
tempt to break through our lines, but
they were captured and their leader was
killed -Four were carrying letters. 1t
is believed that there was one other who
got through.
"Other prisoners say that General
Cronie marched from Magersfontein
here without otltspanning, a distance of
thirty-three miles. Had he succeeded in
escaping it would have been one Of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
RUSH TO CRONJE'
AID BUT SCATTER
Continued from first Pas2l

1t is expected that further resistance
will be half-hearted and that Iadysmith
will he reached in a few days.
STILL SMELLING LADYSMITH.
London, Feb. 22.-The Morning Posts
second edition publishes a dispatch from
Ladysmith dated February 10Th which
says that the bombardment continues
with unusual pelsistency and activity
from Bulwana and Baauwbank, but is
doing small damage.
The garrison is in good spirits over
General Roberts success and the adj
vance of General Butler, which is now
visible.
BULLER'S LOSSES MONDAY.
London, Feb. 22.-General Butler re-
ports that his casualties Monday, Feb.
rlTary 10. were, killed. Captain Thorburn
of the Royal Fusiliers; wounded, two
officers and fourteen men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
GOES TO A COMMITTEE.
The Wheeler Resolution Demanding
Investigation of Macrums Charges,

Washington. Feb. 22.-Representative
Wheeler. of Kentucky, today introduced
n resolution directing the Committee on
Foreign Affairs to investigate the truth
or fals.ty of the charges made by
Charles E. Macrum, hate Consul of the
United States at Pretoria, that his off
cial or personal mail was opened. read
suppressed, or detained by the censor of
the British Government at Durham or
that a telegram sent by him to the De
partment of State was delayed by Il
British censor for several weeks. The
committee, by the provisions of the
resolution. shall also ascertain whether
the British authorities are acquainted
with the secret cipher or code used by
the State Department. In order that
the committee may properly carry out
these instructions it is authorized to
send for persons and papers and to adj
minister oaths to witnesses examined.
The resolution was referred to the
Committee on Rules.
NO EVIDENCE, SAYS GAGE.
St. LoIUIis. Mo, Feb 22.-Lyman ].
Gage. Secretary of the Treasury, ar
rived here today. In an interview he
said'
80 fer as | have been able to ascer-
tain, there is not a scintilla of evidence
to support Macrum's charges. | do not
believe that the officials of the English
Governments violated the secrecy of our
communications to our accredited repre-
sentative and / think the investigation
to be made will show as much
"Of course, if Macrum can subStam-
tiate his chages, if he can show docu-
ments which will prove that his mail
was tempered with. that will put the
case in another light If the investiga-
ton should reveal that state of affairs
then the Administration would demand
an apology for the indign.ty. But do
not believe there is the slightest posi-
bility of such a crisis arising. As the
case now stands Macrum is not troub-
Ing the Administration 1t will not give
him the slightest notice until he proves
his charges.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
Roberts Praises the Canadians.

Ottawa. Ont.. Feb. 22.-Lord Mimic
the Governor General has received the
following message from Lord Roberts:
'Paardeberg, Orange Free State, Feb
22.-The Canadian regiment has done
admirable service since its arrival in
South Africa. | deeply regret the heavy
less it suffered during the fight on the
18th instant. apd beg you will assure
the people how much we all here admire
the conspicuous gallantry displayed by
our Canadian comrades on that occa-
sion "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
SENTENCED TO BE SHOT.
Ernest Kingdom, an American Soldier,
Who Slept atHis Post.

Euffa.o. n. Y, Feb. pa dispatch
to the News from Batavia, says:
"A dispatch has been received in Ba-
tav;n that Ernest Kingdom, of Stafford,
who enlisted in the Fortieth volunteer
infantry has been found sleeping at his
post tried by court martial and SEN
tenced~to be shot.
1T is said that number of Filipino
rebels entered the camp while Kingdom
was asleep and killed two or three
American soldiers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
EDITORS AWFUL PLIGHT.

Il. Nj. Higgins, Editor Seneca. (llls)
News, was afflicted for years with Piles
that no doctor or remedy helped until
he tried Bucl2lens Arnica Salve. he
writes two boxes wholly cured him. Its
the surest Pile cure on earth and the
best salve in the world. Cure guaran-
teed. Only - cents. Sold by all drug
ri
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
In Honor Of Washington.

Richmond. Va, Feb 22.-Washing-
toms birthday was celebrated here by a
closing of the State, Federal and munich
pal offices and the banks. parade of
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues bat
TALON. in full dress uniforms, the firing
of an artillery salute by the Richmond
Howitzers and meetings Of the Sons of
the Revolution and the State Society
of the Cincinnati The Legislature On
account Of having pressing business on
hand did not suspend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
Mashona's Food StuFs Released

Washington. Feb 22.Consul General
Stowe. at Cape Town, under date OF
today cables the State Department as
follows:
"Mashona foodstuffs released. Gov
ornament buy. Consignors send invoices
(Signed) 'S'TOW e."
The Mashona WAS one of the three
vessels seized by British cruisers off the
East Coast of Africa, laden with food
stuffs, which it was supposed We're in
tended for the Beers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
To Ask for Indemnity.

Washington. Feb. 22.-After investi-
eating the killing OF the young American
Pears in Honduras about year ago.
the State Department has decided upon
a formal request for indemnity, probably
for $4,000 from the Hondurian GOV
eminent and Minister Hunter will be
instructed accordingly.
Pears was killed by a sentinel toward
the close of the revolution in Honduras.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
Lodge of Elks Dedicated.

Baltimore. Md, Feb. 22.-The new
home of the Baltimore Lodge of Benevo
lent and Protective Order OF Elks was
Dedicated today with appropriate services
by the officers Of the Grand Lodge.
Delegations from Washington, Philadel-
rhia. Atlantic City, Brooklyn. Provir
dence Lynn, Norfolk. Portsmouth
Roanoke. Richmond, Worcester and
other cities were present and took part
in the ceremonies
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
ROBBED AND MURDERED.
Saloon Keeper of Emporia. Negro
Arrested on Suspicion.

Norfolk. Va. Feb 22-G w. Bl;ck
merchant and saloon keeper at Emporia,
was assaulted and robbed of $40 to-
right. His skull was crushed and he
died ait midnight. A negro was arrested
on suspicion. Much excitement prevails.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
Rev. Thos Lawrence, D D.
Buds FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SEWER.
Purchasing Department.

INdItTSIl, IN. O~,NTtU. ID.
Scaled bids will be received for com
struction of Sewer ON North Bloodworth
street, until Monday, at Il o'clock, M.
February 26th. Contractor will be re-
CURED to give bond to the city IN the
sum of one thousand dollars for bhe
faithful performance of, and the compile
ton of the work within sixty days from
date of award of contract. Specillca-
lions and profier can be seen at the may
ors Office upon application The city re,
serves the right to reject any and all
lids. T. P. SALE,
Purchasing Agent.
By order OF the Sewer Committee.
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MRS. EDWARD D. LATTA.
Elected State Regent Of the Daughters
of the Revolution.

Washington, Feb. 22.--At today's SEES
sion Of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, the State Regents so far elect
ed were announced, including:
Nirginia-Mrs. Hugh Nelson Page.
TennesSee-Mrs. James s. Pitcher
North Carolina Mrs. Edward d. Latta
Georgia-Mrs. Robert Emory Park.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Clay.
South Caroina-AIrs. Clark Warning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
SCI think l would go crazy with pal

81 think would go crazy with pair
were it not for Chamberlain's Pain
Balm" writes Mr.. w. III. Stapleton
Herminie, Pa. II have been athlete
with rheumatism for several years and
have tried remedies without number
but Pain Balm is the best medicine
have got hold Of" One application q
leves the pain. For sale everywhere
Bobbitt Wynne Drug Co. and I'll. 4
Il. Hicks. Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
WIN MARlANI
Mariani Wine---W Famous Tonic

restorer OF the Vital Forces. Vim nj .rlani
is perfectly safe an reliable diffds'nie tonic
and stimulant IL gives strength and visor 10
body. brain and nerves; it fortifes against dis-
ease; it nourishes, snstains and refeeshes the
entir. system.
All Druggists. Refuse Substitutes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
To Play the U of Va. Boys.

Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. 22.-The Uni
vers;ty of Pennsylvania base ball
schedule for the coming season all0ts
April 23rd and Gath to the University
of Virginia at Charlottesville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
OoRBIN KNOWS NOTHING.

Washington. Feb. 22-Adjutant Gen
eIal Corbin stated TOM ght that he had
heard nothing of the case of Kingdom,
said to have BEEN sentenced to death in
the Philippines for sleeping at his post.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23

Although the Transvaal is 1000 miles
nearer the equator the temperature ay-
erages much lower than at Cape Town,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23

Every man wants wife without
fault-hut the trouble arises from the
fact that every woman wants fault
less husband.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
The Pure
Food Question

Is not a new question with us.
We have been advocating pure
food for more than dozen years.
and we are rejoiced TO see others
taking it up. We like to see men
OF science taking hold of it and
showing people the necessity OF
eating
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-23
AT THE NATIONS CAPITAL.

Washington. Feb. 22-Washington
birthday was appropriately celebrated
here today. Executive departments We're
closed as We're also many business
houses. At patriotic exercises held under
the auspices of the Sons of the Revolu-
ton the President and Secretary Hay at
tended.
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SUPPLIES FOR KIMBERLEY.
cRoNJE HOLDS GRIMLY ON.

Paardeberg w euneSuiy, GU -
6:2O p. MIA Boer kopje has been
captured with 80 prisoners.
General Cronjes position is unchanged.
800 Beers DRIVEN OFF
London, Feb 23.--The Times has the
following from Paardeberg, dated Feb
ruary DIST:
I'VE have expelled five hundred Beers
from an isolated kopje about mile
southeast of General Cronje's laager."
A BOER DODGE, THEY SAY.
London. Feb. 23-The Cape Town cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
General Cronje's request for an arms
tice was a mere dodge to gain time to
make trenches Lord Kitchener refused,
but gave him half an hour to consider
whether he would surrender uncondi-
tionally or fight to Il finish. The Beers
having said that their intention had
been misunderstood and that they would
fight to the end, the battle was resumed.
WI TING FANGS ADDRESS.
Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 22.-The exer-
cises attending the dedication of the
new law school of the University of
PENNSYLVANIA were continued today at
the Academy of Music. in conjunction
with the regular Washington's birthday
ceremonies of the University. The priT-
cipal guest of honor and orator of the
day was WI Ting Fang, the Chinese
Minister, who spoke OH the proper Re
lations of the United States to the
Orient"
The degree Of Doctor of Laws was
then conferred on Associate Justice Hair
Ian. of the Supreme Court of the United
States: Wu Ting Fang, Chinese Minister
and orator OF the day: and President
Porfirio Diaz. President of Mexico.
Wu Ting Fang referred TO China as
having lived her 1000 years patient,
pastoral, immobile; seeking hitherto no
answer to the question. Who is my
neighbor: wishing. indeed, until now. not
10 be asked that question. The United
States. restless. inquisitive, impatient,
progressive achieving results in a CEN
fury ut which the observer mavels. burt
of which ourselves take not the time
to think, seeks admission to the Celectial
T[inpIpD1 -
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For Whooping Cough use
CHENEY'S EXPECTOkANT.