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The age-herald., 1900-04-02

steadily at them there was moment of suspense. There was a question of inquiry stamped upon the dying officers face as he studied the faces of the men before him, and then the silence was broken as poor Adams slowly raised his hand and pointed at Miller. who stood on the right, sayingi a clear voice: "You are the man who shot me and the other man was with you"
 He breathed faster, and his hand fell as the two men shook their heads and declared that there was some mistake.
 q have never seen you before," said Mil- Ter.
 But have seen you,' replied Adams. What did you say to me that night?"
 You are surely mistaken" said Dun can.
 "No, I am not mlstaSen,'' came the re- ply, and the prisoners were hustled out into the hallway.
 The wounded officer, who had recognized every person in the room, was then in- formed by Dr. Whelan that in the opinion of the attending physicians his wound would prove fatal, and that in view of the fact that ne mlgnI ilot naHlSell appear III court that in the presence of the solicitor, who was introduced to him, and other wit nesses make declaration as to the identity of the men.
 The prisoners wero again brought before him and he repeated his former declara- ton, adding: T would stand before the bar of judgment and swear that you are the right men,
 When informed that his wounds might prove fatal the brave officer asked that his brothers be notified and that his mother be summoned to his bedside to be with him
 
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on the issue decided in 1896? There are new and important issues before the peop,s to- day-issues which involve the very life of the republic.
 Democrats Have Great Opportunity
 "The democratic party has great op- portunity if 1t looks forward and not back ward great majority of the people of this country do not wish to be ferGed to vote for McKinleyism, imperialism and mill itarism, and I am convinced that thousands and thousands of voters who four years ago preferred Mckinley to Bryan, are now ready to prefer Bryan to Mckinley. Of course they might prefer to vote for some one in place of Bryan.'
 'Do you think Bryan would have chance of winning?"
 upon a radical re-affirmation of the Chi cago platform. The republicans have only one hope of re-electing Mckinley, and that hope is that they can again make 16 to the issue against the democratic party
 What do you think of tariff against Por- to Rico?"
 "Monstrous, outrageous, against the con- stitution and all precedents."
 How about the trust question:"
 ''The solution of the trust issue Is gov- ernment ownership. have always been firm believer in government ownership of public franchises, and laws against trusts and monopolies that will be enforced.'
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
Colonel $ IlIe'S Division is Now
 filing Captors. C0M 1ERS ARE CRITICIZED q Inquiry if English Officers Will Ever Learn the Value of Scouting
 Now Comes Home
 With Force

Bushman Kop Saturday., March S1. The British force commanded by Colonel Broad wood, consisting of the tenth Hussars, two horse batteries, and a force of mounted in- fantry, under Colonel Pitcher, which had been garrisoning Thaba Gnu, was obliged, in consequence of the near approach of a large force of Boers to leave last night.
 Colonel Broadwood marched to the Bloem- fontein water works, south of the Modder, where he encamped at this morning.
 At early dawn the camp was shelled by the enemy from a near point. Colonel Broadwood sent off a convoy with the bat teries, while the rest of the force remained to act as a rear guard.
 The convoy arrived at a deep spruit. where the Boers were concealed, and the entire body walked into ambush and was captured, together with six guns.
 The loss of life was not great, since most of the British had walked into the trap be- fore a shot was fired.
 Colonel Colville's division which left Boemfontein early this morning, arrived at noon, ,an he is now smelling the Boers.
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
.F|REMEN KILLED
 BY FALLING WALLS Central High School Building Destroyed in Michigan
 With Fatal Results.

Owosso, Mich., April 1.-Two flremen were killed by falling walls today in a fire which destroyed the Central High school of this city, Three other firemen were seriously injured, and two pupils of the school were quite badly hurt. The dead:
 FRED ROSS, fireman.
 FRANK TUCKER, fireman.
 The injured are:
 Will Ross, fireman.
 Zene Ross, fireman.
 Edward Erect, fireman.
 Frank Davis and Solomon vogel, school boys
 The fire caught from a burnig chimney and quickly spread through all parts of the large building. A portion of the walls fell unexpectedly, carrying Bremen Ross and Tucker down to the basement with the debris. The other fremen who fell with the walls were badly bruised and crushed, but are expected to recover The fouilding was valued at s125,OO0.
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
BURGLARS IN ILLINOIS
Captured Watchman and Robbed Brew
 cry Office

St. Louis, April 1.-Three masked men footed the Star brewery office at Beleville, Ml., today after first capturing and con- fining the watchman and night firemen in an empty refrigerator car nearby As the robbers were preparing to blow upon the big safe in the office, Hubert Hartman, secretary of the brewery accompanied by his brother, Hans, entered the room. They were promptly covered with three revolvers and before either of them realized the situ- ation were marched to the same car in which the firemen and watchmen- were confined.
 This gave the cracksmen undisputed possession of the plant After drilling the safe they applied charges and the outer and inner compartments were blown com petely open. As Saturday was pay day it is not thought the robbers secured in ex- cess of a thousand dollars.
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rrin to st. meIenn uelayed

Cape Town, Saturday, March d.-The de- parture of the British transports with the Boer prisoners for St. Helena has been de- layed in consequence of the increased sick ness among the prisoners Three died to- day, and twelve have died during the week. Arrangements are being made to prevent over crowdlng. The prisoners do not com- plain of their treatment or their food. ed were completely worn out by hardships Many of Gen. Cronjes men when captur- they had undergone and little strength was left them to fight disease. However, the confinement on shipboard is very irksome
 
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ROBBERS MURDER
 MAN AT CLINTON
Entered a Store and Cut the Clerks Throat-Threats
 of Lynching.

Clinton, April 1.-(Special)- l)-Last night two negroes entered the store of J. T. Sterling at this place, knocked the clerk, Thomas Buntain, on the head with an axe, and left him insensble on the floor. They then robbed the store, and finished the job by cutting Buntain's throat. His dead body was found this morning. Two negroes have been arrested for the crime and are in jail at Eutaw, eight miles south of Clinton. One of them has been partially identified.
 There are threats of lynching if the guilt of the negroes can be positively established.
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
Two Counties for BaiIey

Houston, Tex, April 1.-Two counties held primaries yesterday and declared on the contest for United States senator Montague county, in Bailey's congressional district, gave him large majority Wise county also declared for Bailey. In Tarrant county, Chilton's campaign manager was beaten for a county office though popular man.
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
WAL LkED INTO A TRAP
 AND LOST SIX GUNS
British Convoy Marched Into Ambush and Entire
 Force Was Captured By Boers.~

felt as far south as Columbus. No damage was done to fruit in that section of the state, but at Adairsville, in month Georgia D per cent. of the late fruit was killed The peach crop, however, is reported safe The high winds of the past two days have dried the dampness in the buds, prevent Ing a serious freeze
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
Ex-senator Sawyer Buried

Oshkosh. Wis, April 1.-Former Senator Phletus Sawyer was buried this afternoon. The funeral was the most imposing and im- pressive ever held in this city. The funeral was attended by the state officers and by many prominent men of the state.
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
GEORGIA FRUIT CROP
 a IS NOT DAMAGED
The Trees Were Somewhat Injured in North Georgia, But Peach Crop Is Re-
 ported Safe

Atlanta, Ga., April 1.-Dispatches to the Constitution from different parts of the state do not indicate any serious damage by lasa nights frost. The weather bureau predicted a frost for the northern part of the state, but telesrams show that 1t was
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
Mrs. Jorddn Committed Suicide

s New York, April Mrs. Kate Jordon, who lived with her son, Milton D. Rocket secretary of James J. Corbett, in handsome apartments in Forty-second street, com- mitted suicide today by inhaling illuminat- ing gas.
The age-herald., 1900-04-02
THE WEATHER.

FOR ALABAMA-FAIR AND WARMER MONDAY; FRESH SoUTHERLY WINDS; TUESDAY, FAIR.
The age-herald., 1900-04-02

Today GdUertising is ds necessary to the transaction of certain lines of busi- ness Gs steam and electricity are to ndchinery.-R. J. Cunning.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17
ATTEMPTED HoLoUP.
Messenger stood on the Robbers, Hat
lie IL BADLY Wounded.

Benson. Ariz., Feb 10 o. The New
Mexico aud Arizona passenger train
which left Benson last night for
Nogales. was held up by masked rob
b,rs at Fairbanks. 20 miles below Ben
son. Express Messenger Milton was
shot several times
Milton had just delivered bis pack.
ages for Fairbanks and was going back
into his car when he was commanded 10
open his safe. Instead Of complying
with the request he grabbed his Win
chester and made a brave fight He
succeeded in holding the robbers at bay
until help reached him aud the robbers
We're driven away. The robbers did not
secure any booty and left, going in the
direction Of old Mexico
Milton was brought 10 Benson and
was sent to Tucson on a special train
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17
AGAINST oFFlceHoLoERs
q the ssi.esioa Of Delegates othsrs
shoaId ne Given Prsfsrsnes.

q the Selection Of Delegates othsrs
shosid ne Given Pr.fsrsaes.
Washington. Feb. l8 - Secretary
Charles Dick Of the national Republican
COMMITTEES has sent the following letter
10 Chairman L. IL X. Green Of tho
Texas state Republican committee. in
reply TO an inquiry from the latter in
regard to the accrsditing Of Federal Of
fceholders as delegates 10 the national
Republican convention:
In reply TO your esteemed favor
Of recent date. would say that while
the national committee does not assume
to interfere with the selection OF dele
gates. yet in order 10 avoid ayerse criti-
cism. it is deemed advisable that. 80 far
a. practicable. delegations 10 the coming
national convention should be composed
Of those not holding Federal appoint
nleuis
There are. Of course. justihabls eK.
ceptions to this rule, but public senti'
unsnt dictates that Federal officials shall
not be too prominently identified with
the management Of political conven-
lions.
In view Of this consideration IL /,
hoped that the coming convention may
be free from the criticism which has some
tunes obtained where large percentage
OF the delegates were oficeholders un'
der the government
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17
TEXAS lee.- .fuaE.
IN. usss. chsae.. ns Rails - - Gee.
sidsr.tiss q th. T@E niii.

fhs Hsss. chsAg.s ns Hal- - - Geo.
si6ss.tiss q th. r-s niil.
Austin. Feb IG-Ths house yestsr.
dAy changed its way OF considering the
tar bill and till otherwise changed will
b. considered byehApiers instead OF sec
tons An effort 70 tx . time Tor final
vote failed
The pending business was the oath a.
" the rendition Of tAreA This was
finally left IS placed by the commission.
sIcspt the insurance form was clint
mated.
The night session was fruitless
The senate took up the general def
cheney bill and finally passed 1t with the
emergency clause attached
The senate next considered Mr.. Stat.
ford's bill placing In the hands Of the
counties the printing Of all blanks and
receipts used in the assessing and col
Letting Of taIes
Amendments by Messrs Miller and
Terry were adopted providing that such
printing bear the printers union label.
where practicable.
Tho bill was finally passed by a vOts
Of l6 To II.
The double-heAder bill was finally
disposed Of by the senate. after . clause
was inserted giving the railroad CON-
missioner power TO regulate or abolish
the double.hsadsr system on railroads
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17
PARTIALLY DENIED.
Maerum's ststsm.nt Cause stats Depart
la.st Omelal. to Make Dssisi.

Washington. Feb. IL - While state
department officials are averss to dis
cussing the published statement Of eI-
Consul Macrum. It is authoritatiyely
stated that a search Of the records failed
to show that Mr. Macrnm had ever re-
ported h the department that his Off
cial mail was being regularly tempered
with by tho British authorities II was
said that be did, in general way. re-
port that both official and private mail
intended for American citizens did not
reach him punctually aud asked that q
protest DO made on account Of this
rather arbitrary proceedings on the part
Of the postal authorities The depart
ment investigated The matter and learn
cd that no unnecessary delay existed
and does not credit the statement that
any correspondence, official or otherwise
was opened. inspected and delayed by
the British authorities.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17
Jamp.a to mI. p..lh.

Chicago. Feb l6 Paul f. Doggs
broke away from the government OFF,
GERS here. leaped over the Dearborn
viaduct to the Chica 90 and Northwest
ern tracks below aud sustained injuries
that caused his death few hours later.
The officers were taking him TO jail, he
having been arrested at his office on a
charge u using the mail TO deiraud-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

New York. Feb 10 The date Of the
fight between James j. Jefiries aud
James J Corbett has been fixed as May
a. George + Conside and William A
Brady, managers of the men, met Tom
Oliourke. manager Of the Seaside Attn
letic club aud formally accepted the Of
fer Of the Coney Island club ior the
fight
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17
BRAZos NAVIGATION.
Col. l.. l.. Foster Makes A Plain
Statement of Benefits IL
WOnld Bring.

Col. L. l.. Foster, who is thor
oughly familiar with the Brazos
river, and who is an authority on
freight rates by reason Of MS for.
mer connection with the railroad
commission and later by practical
experience in railroading, has the
following to say regarding Brazos
Navigation that will repay care
full perusal on the part of those
seeking information on the subject,
especially those desiring to know
how it will affect freight rates;
"By making the river navigable
from Waco 10 tide water" says
President Foster Of the A. & NJ
college, "a sum not less than
100000 year would be saved
the people Of the Brazos, from
Waco south, in freight charges and
rates to all points in North Texas
would be reduced more or less &C.
cording To distance from Waco.
ut is not necessary for com.
MERGE to actually move along a
certain route for that route 10 ex-
ercise a controlling influence on
/ freight rates. The Mississippi
river will illustrate this point.
Though only a very small part Of
the commerce of the Mississippi
valley now floats its way to mark
ct on the bosom of the Father OF
Waters, theie is not a pound of
freight originating near 1t, or that
crosses it on its destination to or
from market, upon the charges on
which it does not exercise either a
controlling or modifying influence.
$50 it will be with the Brazos
river in Texas. 1t would be the
greatest factor in the State in the
regulation and control of freight
charges, and there is no part OF
Texas that would not feel its bene-
fetal effects.
II do not hesitate to express
the opinion that the saving in the
freight charges compared to pres
ent rates on cotton, cotton seed
products, lumber and other com.
modities, that would be affected
within u period Of three years,
! would pay all expenses necessary
; to obtain a iwenty-foot channel "a
, the sea and open the river to large
/. transportation.
The cotton and other commod.
! tiles would not all 90 to market by
water, but would be moved by III,
! railways at rates fixed by th,
: water route.
, "The people Of Texas and par
ticularly Of the upper Brazos val
ley, have never fully comprehend
: ed the meaning and effect Of th'
+; opening Of the Brazos river {,
. navigation. Though from tn,
earliest period of Texas history, th.
Brazos river has, by common con
sent, been regarded as susceptible
: OF navigation"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

ElPaso Tex, Feb. i6'-T. S Eldridge,
one Of the six Americans reported TO
have been killed by Mexican troops in
Sonora has been heard from He IL
alive and well aud following his calling
asa miner in Sonora the reported
killing has been found 10 be without
foundation It emanated from the IA.
qui junta at Bisbee.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17
Farmer Ksp, M. Vow.

Ennis, Tex. Feb. l6-In 1892 when
cotton took such Adecided dropin prios
NJ T. Mills. farmer living two miles
east Of town. stored hns entire u bales in
bis barn and registered vow that he
would he would hold il Till he could sell
II for \ cents q pound. Since then he
has raised cotton aud cold At prevailing
prices. but continued TO hold his old cot
ton. Joe Hawkins went out TO the Mills
farm and bought the entire "a bales
paying n cents pound for II.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

The statement that the United
States, which has never been con.
sidered a military country, pays
nearly three times as much in
pensions as England, France and
Germany combined, should be
enough to slartle the nation into
more vigorous efforts to check the
enormity.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

The wealth Of South Carolina,
with its / 100000 inhabitante, in.
creased last year s3,000,O00, a
u eat part Of which isattributed to
the continued increase Of cotton
mills.-Dallas News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

Tyler, Tex, Feb 10 Robert Foshes,
a farmer living near Whitehouse, sold
Is bales Of cotton which averaged him
einht cent? per pound. Mr. Fosheo
thinking there would be rise in tbs
price Of the staple held it for several
montha.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

Caldwell is to have electric
lights and a telephone system, and
has voted for an issue Of $4,000
in bonds for the erection of a new
school building.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

Bolton, Tex, Feb 10 The case Of
Will Boyd, charged by indictment with
burglary, was tried in Judge Furman's
court and the defendant was given two
years in the penitentiary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

Little Rock. Feb 10 The Republican
state central committee Of Arkansas has
called state convention for March 20
IN Little Rock 10 elect delegates TO the
national convention in Philadelphia
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17

Washington, Feb 10 - The house
disagreed TO the senate amendments TO
tho currency bill aud conference has
been ordered
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-17
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1900,
Pilot Point has subscribed
$53, 600 for cotton mill.

February % has been designated
arbor day by the governor. Many
trees will be planted in Texas.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-02-22
NELSON PARK.
East end.

Mrs. Aanon Anderson entertained
some OF her lady friends the fore part
OF the week. The ladies expressed
themselves as having enjoyed them
selves immensely, the repast being
exceptionally fine. Mrs. Anderson
proved herself an excellent hostess.
Olaf Sjodin is hustling again. He
hauled two big loads of green wood
to Fir on Saturday.
Our postmaster says the valentines
are flying thick and fast. [ can't
vouch for it tho, for ] havn't seen
any yet.
Although unable to be out of the
house, Mr.. Aanon Anderson is in ex-
cellent spirits and apparently i'm
proving, and he is confident he will
be well again when spring comes;
and we sincerely hope SO, too, for
Mr.. Anderson has been a patient
sufferer.
Mr.. Cedarholm, Senior, is quite ill
this week; but, however, is inn
proving.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-02-22
Contest Notice.
Doc. NO. ST.

DOc. NO. Stl
Department OF the Interior.-United States
Land Ohce.-CrookstOn, Minnesota, February
3, 1900
sufficient contest affidavit having been fled
IN this office by Slais A. Johnson contestant.
aGaMst Homestead entry No. 1921. made June
y 1888. Tor SEA NEA and lots 1. 2, 3, section l.
township l55 n, Range IS W.. by Swan Swan
son: cOntestee. il which it is alleged that the
SAID swan Swanson has wholly abandoned said
tract OF land. and changed his residence there
from 1or more than six months since making
sa1o entry. and Immediately prior to the date
hereil; ana That for more than two years last
pas1 tne SAID Swan Swanson has not resided up
on or cultivated said land any part thereof,
and that the said alleged absence from the said
lana was not due to his employment in the ar
my. navy or marine corps of the United States
as private soldier, officer. seaman or marine
during the war with Spain during any other
war IN which the United States may be engaged:
SAID parties are hereby notified to appear. re-
spond and oner evidence touching said alIega-
t1on AZ u o clock a. m. on April 5, 1860. before
the Clerk OF District Court at Warren. Marshall
county. Minnesota, and that final hearing will
oe he s at 10 o'clock a. M on April IL. 1906 be-
1Ore the register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Grookston, Minnesota
The said contestant having, in a proper afH
davt, filed February 8, 1900, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence, al service
OF this notice can not be made, it is hereby Or
dered and directed that such notice be eiyer
by due and proper publication.
SYLVESTER PErERsoN,
Register.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-02-22
Board of Auditors Meetings,

Meeting Of the Board of Auditors
held at the Office of the county auditor
on JAM 9th, 1900.
All members present.
On motion it was resolved that the
following notice be published in the
WARREN REGISTER, Marshall County
Banner and Stephen Leader:
Notice is hereby given, that sealed
proposals will be received at the Coun-
ty Auditors Office in Warren, Marshall
County, Minnesota, until IL O'Clock
noon, on February 10th, A. D. 1900,
for the repositories of the County
funds. stating what security will be
given to hold the funds of said county
and what interest on monthly balances
will be paid to said county for the use
of said funds.
All deposits of money with interest
accrued thereon TO be held subject to
drafts and payments at all times on de-
mand. $50