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The true northerner., 1900-04-11
DEWEY WOULD RUN.
Admiral Confirms the Statement That
He Is a Candidate for the
Presidency.

Washington, April 5. Admiral
Dewey confirms the report that he
is willing to become a candidate for
president and in an interview indi-
Gated that he did not intend to COM
NIT himself in any way to the politi-
clans of either party, although he had
no hesitancy in saying that he would
be grateful to his friends. The adj
miral would express no preference as
to which party he would accept a
nomination from, but intimated that
if neither of the parties nominated
him, and he should still remain of the
opinion that the American people
wanted him as their president, he
would give them the opportunity Of
expressing their preference by nom
mating him on an Independent plat
form.
Washington, April 6.-Admiral Dew
ey announces his platform as "the flag
and free trade" He says he is demo-
crat.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
MANY SKIRMISHES.
American Troops and Filipino Ins
surgents Engage I'm a Num-
her of Encounters.

Manila. Sunday, April s.-Reports of
encounters between the American
troops and the insurgents continue to
arrive from many points. On Friday
Capt. Sturgis, while accommodating,
struck an insurgent outpost on the
Nevaliches road. five miles distant from
Manila. killing two and capturing ten.
Gen. Young, commanding in North
Luzon, has made several requests for
reenforcements, representing that his
force is inadequate, that the men are
exhausted by the necessity of constant
vigilance, that he is unable to garri-
son the towns in his jurisdiction, that
the insurgents are returning TO the
district and killing the amigos, and
that ii is necessary for him to intiict
punishment in several sections before
the rainy season begins. Gen. James
Bell, who is commanding in southern
LuZon, has made similar representa-
tions. He says his forces are made
quate and that he merely holds few
towns, without controlling the terri
tory.
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HAY FINDS A WAY.
VIII he Able to Convey Funds from
United states for BOer
Charities.

Washington, April 7.-Consul Hay, at
Pretoria, has found a way Of conveying
funds from the United States to aid the
Eoer charities. Several days ago he
was cabled an inquiry as to the pos
sibility OF doing this, and Friday a
caO.cgram was received from him at
the state department, announcing that
be had been able to arrange for the
transfer. Accordingly, the depar tment
has forwarded some drafts which have
been awaiting a decision in this mat
ter. and also has taken steps to notify
Mr.. pruyn. of the Red Cross Aid So
ciety. of the consummation of the ar
rangement. and the departments will
ingness to undertake the delivery in
Pretoria of amy contribution or char
ity
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
QUEEN ON IRISH SOIL.
\ iciorir IL Given Hearty Welcome
4. Dnhiin After an Absence of
Thirty-NIDe Years.

Dublin. April 5. Queen Victoria
landed in ireland Wednesday morning
for the first time ia SO years.
The Decentralization from the royal
yacht was accomplished at 1880. The
commander of the forces in Ireland, the
duke OF Connaught. the lord lieutenant,
Earl Cadogan. and their stats greeted
her ma .lvsty. and the ride from Kings
town to Dublin commenced In splendid
weather and before huge and good-na-
tured crowds.
Al the entrance to the city she re-
ceived an address of welcome and hand
ed the lord mayor a reply The follow
ing is her majesty's reply in full:
81 thank YOU heartily for the loyal well
como and good wishes which you have ten
dered me on behalf of yourself and your
fellow citizens on my arrival in the ancient
capital OF my irish dominion. l came TO
this fair country to seek a change and rest,
and 10 revisit the scenes which recall TO
my mind the warm welcome given 10 both
myself and my beloved husband | am
deeply gratihed that l have been able at
this time to see again the motheriand OF
those brave sons who have recently dis
tinguished themselves i'm the defense OF
my crown and empire with cheerful valor
as conspicuous now as ever In thelr glo-
rious past. | pray that the Almighty God
may ever bless and direct you in the high
functions which you exercise for the ben
eht of your fellow citizens
Compared with the queens recent
visit to London, when she was prac-
tically unattended, the scene offered
vivid contrast. Deafcning and con-
tinuous cheers marked every stage of
the route. especially at the historic
college green, where the crowds were
rhiclier than at any other point.
Trinity college was almost hidden by
stands, which were black with peo-
pie and flaming with flags and fes-
toons. Amid the thunderous welcome
of the populace the bells of the Cath
olic cathedral rang out a greeting.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.


For the Week Ending ApriI0.
The Iowa legislature has adjourned
sine die.
Fire destroyed one-half of the town
of Robinson, Ill.
The Apache Indians i'm Arizona are
on the warpath.
The New York legislature has ad-
journed sine die.
Wyoming republicans will hold their
convention at Cheyenne May 10.
Five natives were garroted at
Ponce. Porto Rico, for murder.
Fire among business houses at New
port. Ark, caused loss of $500,0O0.
John Bidwell prohibition candidate
for presidency in 1892, died at Chico,
Cal.
All the life-saving stations on the
great lakes have been opened for the
season.
Cecil Rhodes arrived in London, but
refused TO discuss troubles in South
Africa
James Seely, well-known maker
of perfumes, died at his home in Roch-
ester. n. Y
Albert Michaud was hanged at Ia
coma, Wash. for numbering his lii
vorced wife.
A parcels post treaty has been ar
ranged between Venezuela and the
United States.
The state populist convention at
Grand Forks, n. d., split on the ques-
tion of indorsing Bryan.
c. Q. Hildebrand has been nomi-
mated for congress by the republicans
of the Sixth Ohio district.
Shoughnassee, the famous chief of
the Pottawatomies, died at Nadeau,
Kan. at the age of 90 years.
The village of Ivor, Va, was burned
by fire started by negro, who was
caught by a posse and hanged.
The physical laboratory of the Le-
high university at Bethlehem, Pa,
was burned, the loss being 100000.
The Dublin police suppressed an is
sue of United Ireland in which hos
tility was shown TO Queen Victoria.
The Pennsylvania democratic con-
vention at Harrisburg instructed its
delegates to Kansas City to vote for
Bryan.
Three large wholesale firms in Chi
cago and the Burlington Railroad COM
pany have forbidden employees to smoke
cigarettes.
The National Railway Building and
Loan association at Atlanta, Ga. went
inta a receivers hands with liabili-
ties of $300,OOO.
For the second time in three years
the department store of Joseph Horne
& Co. was burned at Pittsburgh, Pa,
the loss being nearly 81. .OO0,oO0.
Osman Nubar Pasha, the hero of
Plevna. died at Constantinople, al
though the recent Improvement in his
condition led to the hopes of his re-
covery.
The republicans have nominated
David Ross for congress in the Seven
teenth Illinois district. w. NJ. Horton
in the Twelfth Missouri, and renom-
teenth Ohio district.
Republicans have renominated James
s. Sherman for congress in the Twen-
ty-fifth New York district and j. ID.
Bowersock in the Second Kansas dis
trict. The democrats have nominated
James Cooney in the Seventh Missouri
district.
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pecuIp's Party of IIIinois

Springfield, H., April 6. - Chairman
Charles f.. Palmer, and Secretary Jo-
seph \. Hopp, of the peoples party
state central committee. have issued a
cali for the state convention of the peo-
pies party. to be held at Representa-
tive hall. Springfield, Tuesday. April
pa, for the purpose of nominating can
didates for various state offices. and to
select members Of the state and nation
al committee and delegates to the ma
tional convention
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Towns Henvy Loss.

Proctorville, o., April 9. - At ten
o'clock the large Touring mill of G. ID.
Pugh. at Proctorville. o., caught fire
and from this a confagration resulted
which destroyed half the thriving little
town. The fire burned both up and
down the street, clearing two squares
of residences and business houses. But
two stores of any Importance are left
in the town. The loss is estimated at
nearly 100000, with only 30 per cent.
insurance.
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Cuban Customs Receipts.

Washington, April 4.-The war de-
partment made public comparative
statement of customs receipts in Cuba
for the months of January and Febru-
airy, 1899, with those of January and
February, 1900. The statement shows
that receipts of the island for Janu-
ary and February, 1899, were $2,014,-
933; those of January and February,
1900, were sara ,619, an increase for
the two months Of 1900 over the same
period Of 1899 of S757.6S5.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11

The fond mother dreams great dreams
of baby's future as she holds the sleeping
little one in her arms. But the dreams
will never come true unless she has
given him a strong body and healthy
mind. Children die in hosts, or live to
struggle through life feeble of body and
dull of mind because the mother was
unfit physically and mentally for moth
erhood. Women who use DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription endow their chill
dren with strong bodies and bright minds.
1t is every mothers duty to give her
child the advantages of healthy body
and mind. A weak or sickly woman
cannot do this. rFavorite Prescription"
makes weak women strong and sick
women well.
Mrs. Orrin Stiles. of Downing Dunn Co.. Wis,
writes: Ell have been intending TO write TO you
ever since my baby was born in regard to what
your Favorite Prescription has done for me. I
cannot praise il enough for have not been as
we'll for five years as now am. In July last had
a baby boy, weight II pounds and was only sick
a short time, and since got up have not had
one sick day. have not had any womb trouble
since I got up. / was not only surprised myself
but all of my friends here are surprised to see
me so wellD
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure biliousness.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11

Rinaldo Fuller, for many years "a
druggist of this city, and for the last
two years in the same business at In
terlochen, was found dead at the foot
of the stairway in his store building.
1t is supposed he fell downstairs when
he arose TO start the rire in the store.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict
of death by accidentally falling down
stairs. He leaves a widow and daugh-
ter in this CITY
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Uir Order for Stnmns

Washington, April 6.-An order was
issued Thursday by the post Office de-
partment for the largest single ship
ment of ordinary postage stamps ever
made in the history Of the Office. The
shipment will take place next Friday,
when 53.3O4,2Oo stamps. of the value
Of SoG5. .267, will he sent TO 1.306 post
Offices throughout the country.
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Memorial DnS ,n the south.

New Orleans, April THE various
confederate camps celebrated memori-
al or Decoration day Friday, which is a
legal holiday in Louisiana. The mill
tia, Sons of Veterans and the various
confederate ladies' organizations par
ticipated The tombs and statues of
confederate memory were decorated
with flowers and memorial services
were held at the cemeteries. Friday
night the army of Tennessee held its
annual banquet.
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Ii Sentenced.

New Orleans, April Julius Moyse,
alias Capt. Clark. who during Mardi
Gras week married Miss Bertha
Narnken. under the false representa-
ton that he was commander of the
batteship Texas, then in port, and
who was convicted Wednesday on the
charge of impersonating a United
States officer and with having OBJ
tanned money under false pretenscs.
was sentenced Friday to three years
imnrisonment.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
Pnper MILLS nurned.

Ann Arbor, Mich, April 9.-Doonwell
Brothers large paper mills at Forster's
station, four miles west of Ann Arbor,
burned Sunday, and % families, which
depended upon the mills for living.
are thrown out of employment. The
loss will reach $4,000 with but IS, 1000
Insurance.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
VIII HefnIn County Sent.

The citizens of Ithaca are wild with
JOY because the proposition for bond
ing the county TO build new court
house, TO be located in Ithaca, was car
ried by 1000 majority. 1t means the
settlement of the much discussed ques-
tion of the removal of the county seat.
The new building will cost $4,000.
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Game warden's work.

State Game Warden Morse reports as
follows:
During the month OF March the depart
ment investigated % cases of violations of
the fish and game law, and Il arrests
resulted. Thirteen were for violations of
the game laws and 63 of the fish laws.
During the month IS cases were disposed
of. resulting i'm 3S convictions. Six persons
were acquitted, IA cases were dismissed,
and 10 are pending. The total fines and
costs collected was $735. 20, and the value of
property seized $50 TO-
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The PcopIc,s Pnrtx.

The regular state convention of the
Peoples party of Michigan will be held
at Grand Rapids Tuesday, May /, at
IL a. m, for the purpose of selecting
delegates to the regular national con-
vention OF the peoples party, to be
held at Cincinnati, o., on May o.
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Given q Life Term.

Detroit, Mich, April GA murder
trial which developed an extraordinary
contest over the issue of the mental
responsibility of the perpetrator end
ed in the recorders court with the
conviction of Henry f. Hamburger, a
youth of 20 years. He was at once SEN
fenced by Judge Murphy to life inn
prisonment in the penitentiary at
jackson
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
Arninsf TnNInr.

Frankfort, KY, April THE court
of appeals has rendered a decision
holding that j. c. w. Beckham is gov
ernor. The republicans will carry the
case to the United States supreme
court. Meanwhile no radical change
in the relative positions of the two
state governments is expected.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
Five Perished.

Richmond, Va, April o. - News
reached here that the house of a
negro living at Claremont, on James
river, was destroyed by fire. and five
out of his family of seven children
perished in the flames.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
Elect OGarerx

The Michigan Schoolmasters' club
has elected these oficers:
President. Principal j. III. Harris. of Bay
City; vice president, Principal a. j. Vol
land. of Grand Rapids; secretary. Superin-
tendent III. NJ. Slauson, OF Ann Arbor;
treasurer. r. S. Garwood, OF Marshall; ex-
ecutive committee. Principal II. a. Lyman,
of the Ypsilanti normal and Miss Lucy Slo-
man, of the Central normal school; editor,
Prof. II. N. Scott, of Ann Arbor.
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swept bN Fire.

Muskegon, Mich, April 5.-The viii
lage of Ravenna. Is miles southeast of
here. was wiped out by fire last night.
Loss. 100000. The cause was an ex-
plosion of coal gas in Barnoswiski's
saloon.
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Brenks the RecOrh.

Washington, April "a treasury de-
partment statement shows that there
is more money in circulation now than
in any previous time in the history of
the country, the amount being So ,021,-
274,526.
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AIRED Editor Dead.

Pittsburgh, Pa, April 4.-Rev. John
Scott, former editor of the Western
Methodist Protestant and the Meth
odist Recorder, died at his home at
Eldersville, Pa. of la grippe. Mr..
Scott was so years old.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
Many Horses Burned.

Lincoln. Neb., April THE Oriental
livery barn burned Friday and 25
horses perished. There were several of
value. Aside from the horses the prop
erty loss is not large.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11

Albany, n. V, April 6.-The republic
an senators in caucus indorsed unani-
mously the candidacy of Lieut.. Gov.
Woodruff for vice president.
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Has Consumption.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 6. - 4 Florida
physician says Gov. Tanner. of Illinois,
has consumption and is not likely TO
live six months. He is on his way home
from Palm Beech, Fla.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
Otis VIII Retire.

Washington, April 9.-Gen. Otis will
retire from his command in the Phil
ippines at his own request May 1 or
shortly thereafter. and will he succeed
ed i'm chief command by Gen. Arthur
Macarthur.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
BIg Hall burned.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 5.-Fire yes
terday destroyed the hall intended for
the democratic convention, also a
church, school and half block of
buildings, the total loss being S4OO. 900.
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StrnpuP argtr.

Tacoma. WASH. April THE valley
of the Nooksachk river near Mount
Baker became a mountsjp 10 fee;
high through a strange upheaval OF
the earth's surface.
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Are Badly Beaten.

Pretoria, Friday, April 6, via Louren-
20 Marques.-It is reported that Gen.
De Wet attacked and defeated large
force of British cavalry at De Vets
dorp, southeast of Bloemfontein, cap
turing 45O prisoners and large guam
1ity of ammunition and camp stores
and inflicting heavy loss. The federal
loss was two killed and four wounded.
AnisQ quiet with the other commanders.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11

Boston, April Capt. John Cod
man, the famous advocate of free
ships and free trade. is dead, in his
eiphty-sixth year
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Acquitted.

New York, April 6. - Miss Olga Meth
ersole and other actors were found not
guilty of maintaining public nuisance
In presenting the drama "Sapho."
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Disaster Is widespread.

Waco, Tex, April 9.-Reports of loss
of life and damage caused by floods due
TO the incessant rains during the last
three days continue to come from all
directions, and indications point to a
repetition of the disasters of last year.
Both telegraphic and telephone service
all over the state is Frustrated, and de-
tails from the flooded districts are
meager. All streams. notably the
BraZos and Colorado rivers. are over
flowing the lowlands and rising rapid
ly. Cotton and corn crops in some sec
tions are submerged and will have to be
replanted. Railway traffic is practical
ly suspended on all railroads running
into this city, owing to washouts along
the lines.
The true northerner., 1900-04-11
Tired nj Pnvcrfx

Rochester, n. Y, April 4.-Tired Of
poverty Mrs. Fred Meyer drowned her
two little children and herself in a
cistern.
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British Losses Heavy.

1t is officially announced that the
British casualties in the Boer AMBUSH
near Sannas Post total up 450, includ-
ing l73 missing.
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BO[RS capture british.
Five Companies Forced to Surren-
der Near Bethany After a
Days Fighting.
IRISH FUSIlEERS AMONG THE CAPTURED
Near Kimberley Methuen Surround.
and Captures "a Small Body of Beers
Gen. viIIebOis Mareuil Is killed
-Burghers Trying TO Redeem
Promise to RetaISe BIoemfontein.
Commanders.

London, April 5.-The Boer army is
laying siege TO Bloemfontein, where
the greater part of the British forces
in South Africa is now massed, accord
ing to the latest advices from that city.
The dispatches say that the burghers
are closing in on all sides, with the
intention of surrounding the town.
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Everything Under Water.

Reports from the neighboring coun-
try are to the effect that everything is
under water. In Williamson county,
north of here, railroad bridges and
trackage have been laid waste and all
trains have stopped running. Hundreds
of head of cattle have been drowned
and miles of fencing torn down and
washed away. In Bastrop county and
in the southern portion of this county
similar conditions prevail, everything
being under water, and much loss of
property is reported. The country
tributary to the Colorado river all the
way down its course is being inundated,
and while it is believed the worst is
over, the loss as estimated will exceed
$3,000,000, counting Austin as the lar
gest loser.
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the greater part of the British forces
in South Africa is now massed, accord
ing to the latest advices from that city.
The dispatches say that the burghers
are closing in on all sides, with the
intention of surrounding the town.
RepeI Two Attacks.
London, April Ga special dispatch
from Lorenzo Marques says sharp
fighting occurred April in the neigh
borhood of Mafeking. The garrison
made a sortie, while Gen. Plumer's
cavalry attacked the Beers at Klamath
labama. Both attacks were repulsed.
Twenty of Col. Plumer's men were
found dead on the field and six 9TH
ers were made prisoners. The federal
losses were small.
British Captured.
London, April THE following is
the text of Lord Roberts dispatch TO
the war office announcing the capture
of five companies of his troops:
"Bloemfontein, Thursday. April 5.-An-
other unfortunate occurrence has occurred
resulting, | fear In the capture of party
of infantry, consisting of three companies
of the Royal Irish fusilieres and two COM
panies of the Ninth regiment of mounted
infantry near Reddersburg, a little east
ward of Bethany railway station, within
few miles of this place. They were sur
rounded by a stronger force of the enemy
with four or five guns.
1.-THE detachment held out from noon,
April 3, until April 4. nine a. m, and then,
apparently, surrendered, for il is reported
that the firing ceased at that time. I'm
mediately after i heard the news, during
the afternoon of April 3, / ordered Gatacre
TO proceed from Springfontein, his present
headquarters, to Reddersburg. with all
possible speed. and i dispatched the Cam
eron Highlanders thence to Bethany. He
arrived at Reddersburg at 10:30 yesterday
morning without opposition, but could get
no news of the missing detachment.
There can be no doubt the whole party
has been made prisoners"
Severe Loss to Boers.
The war Office has received the foi-
lowing dispatch from Lord Roo-
erts dated Bloemfontein Thursday,
April 5:
'Methuen telegraphs from Boshof Qn
the Orange Free state a little northeast OF
Kimberley as follows;
Surrounded Gen. Villebois Mareuil and
a body of Beers to-day. None escaped.
Villebois and seven Beers killed, eight
wounded. Fifty prisoners. Our losses
were:
'Killed-Capts. BOYLE and Williams.
both of the yeomanry, and two men of the
yeomanry.
'WOUNDED-About seven men.
4" The attack lasted four hours. The
corpse behaved well. Our force was
composed of yeomanry, the Kimberley
mounted corps and the Fourth battery OF
artillery.
British Losses Heavy.
1t is officially announced that the
British casualties in the Boer AMBUSH
near Sannas Post total up 450, includ-
ing 173 missing.
Are Badly Beaten.
Pretoria, Friday, April 6, via Louren-
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DEALS DEATH AND Ruin.
Flood in the Colorado River Carries
Away the Immense Dam
at Austin, Tex.
The LOSS OF MANY LIVES IS REPORTED.
Hundreds Of Homes I'm the Valley Are
swept Away by the Rush Of water
Whole Families Are Drowned
All Streams Overflow and Destruc-
tion Is widespread.

Austin, Tex, April o. - The great
Austin dam gave away at noon Satur-
day before the floods of the Colorado
river, spreading disaster in the low
lands of the city and points below here
on the river. Forty or more persons are
known TO have perished, while score
or more are unaccounted for. The dam
and power house just below, both of
which are wrecked, were constructed
seven years ago at cost of 81 400 900.
Great damage has been done TO crops
and property throughout the flooded
section, which extends practically from
Waco to San Antonio