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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
WORK OF CONGRESS.
The Porto Rican Bill Disposed of mt
Last,

The senate on Thursday considered.
without action, the Nicaragua canal
treaty. Senator Gallinger in the open
session made a speech in support of the
resolution that Mr.. Quay is not entitled
10 n seat. The house considered the Ha-
waiian government bill, but did not reach
a vote on the measure. The naval appro-
priation bill was reported to the house.
1t carries SCI, 219,916.
The house on Friday passed the substi-
tute for the senate Hawaiian government
bill. The measure now goes to confer
ence. Among amendments added to the
measure was one providing that all Ash
attic contract laborers leave the islands
within a year. In the senate Mr.. Sulli-
ran DEM of Mississippi spoke, favoring
the admission of M. s. Quay. Mr.. Jen-
kins of Wisconsin introduced proposed
amendment to the constitution giving
congress power to dissolve any trust or
monopoly.
On Monday Senator Chambers effort
to get day fixed for a vote on the
Quay case was fruitless. The senate
passed the Indian appropriation bill. 1t
also did considerable work on the Alas
kan bill, discussing an amendment pro-
posed by Mr.. Hansbrough The house
considered the agricultural appropriation
bill
The senate on Tuesday agreed to vote
on the Quay case April "a. 1t then lis
tened to eulogies on the late Representa-
tive r. p Bland of Missouri. The house
passed the agricultural appropriation bill.
Mr.. Hepburn, in the house, said that he
would make every effort to bring about
consideration of the Nicaragua canal bill.
The senate committee on privileges and
elections decided unanimously to report
against Senator Clark of Montana.
The house on Wednesday, by vote of
161 to 153 concurred in the senate amend
ments to the Porto Rican bill. Nine Re
publicans voted nay, and one Democrat
voted aye. The senate passed the bill
appropriating $3000,000 for a cable to
Honolulu. The navy department is to
control the work, and American appli-
ances and materials are to be used. The
District of Columbia appropriation bill
was also passed by the senate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
She Has satan Lassoed.

Sharon. Pa, April 12.-Ollie Reimod,
an inmate of the Mercer County hospital,
is trying to starve herself to death. For
over 40 days she has subsisted entirely
upon milk introduced into her stomach by
a rubber tube. Mrs. Reimold labors UNI
der the delusion that she is running a
race with death. She says that If satan
wants her she is ready to go, but at pres
ent she has a rope around his neck. She
positively refuses to partake Of any food.
Twice a day the attendants pry open her
mouth, place n bit Of wood between her
teeth, insert the rubber tube and feed her
milk. Mrs. Reimold's mother starved
herself in Trumbull county several years
ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14

New York, April 12.--James Francis
Smith, otherwise messenger 1884 of the
American District Telegraph company
sailed FOR Southampton. yesterday morn
ing aboard the American liner st. Louis
with a message of sympathy from 2S,s4s
schoolboys of Philadelphia to President
Kruger of the Transvaal republic. More
than 100 Philadelphia boys and lot OF
uniformed messengers accompanied Smith
to the American line pier and cheered
him as he got aboard the steamship. AS
the st. Louis drew out Of her slip the
boys on the pier waved American and
Boer flags. Smith stood on the prone.
made deck forward with his hat off -four
ishing a small American flag His state
room was filed with flowers from sympa-
thizers with the Boer cause.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
No. 36
FOREIGN NOTES or INTEREST.


stephen Crane. the writer, is reported
seriously III in London.
General Maxine Gomez has sailed
from Havana for Santo Domingo.
1t is said that Emperor Kwang Hswu
looks very in, and it is not thought he can
live long.
Tavo women connected with prominent
families fought a duel with pistols in the
City Of Mexico.
A general uprising. 1t is predicted. win
follow the announcement in China Of the
emporors death
The british North America and West
Indies squadron viii be strengthened by
several more warshipa.
A medical officer and an assistant COM
missioner were recently murdered ON the
Burmo-C Chinese frontier.
The steamer Mexican Of the Union line
has been sunk in collision with a British
transport near Cape Town.
The military court at Sevastopol RUS
STA. has convicted 70 officers and civil
servants of criminaly defrauding the
government.
While priest was administering the
last sacrament to dying man in the
presence OF relatives near Corunna, Spain.
the floor of the room collapsed. and five
persons were killed and Ia injured.
Seventy-seven were buried by an ava
lanche in the Versonsencvil district of
Echigo, Japan, according TO ships adj
vices received at Vancouver, Il. G. When
the snow was removed from the house oc-
cupied by the unfortunatcs, only three
were found alive.
During the March quarter In Berlin 81
persons were convicted of lcze majesty.
The sentences aggregated 116 months OF
imprisonment. Prince Lynar, who mar
ried an American and who was formally
attached to the German embassy in Lon
don, was sentenced to one years deten-
ton.
Tribal fighting has taken place in
Ashanti. The governor and Lady Hodg-
son are at Coomassie The telegraph
wires have been cut communication stop
ped and dispatches destroyed A body OF
Houssa trained troops Is leaving here for
Coomassie. The situation appears to be
serious.
On the Burma boundary Superintcnd-
ent Hertz of Rangun, accompanied by 70
military police, while on a tour OF ex-
ploration, was attacked by 800 Chinese
from Mieng Kawn. The police. with 90
Gourkhas killed "a Chinese, including
their leader, and captured their guns,
suffering in return the wounding of four
men and two officers, one seriously.
The birthday OF the Rev. William
Booth, general Of the Salvation Army.
was observed by the receipt OF hundreds
of congratulations from all parts OF the
world and the presentation OF purse Of
100000. The money Is the result OF
collections made during the recent self
denial week of the Army. General Booth
was born in Nottingham, England in
1920.
Mrs. Peyton Ruble and her 9-year-
old boy were burned to death and
Peyton Ruble probably fatally burned
by the destruction of their home near
Wheeling, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
Senator Clark to Resign.

Washington, April Ex-senator Clark 5
seat in the senate will become vacant by
resignation and not by vote. The pres
ent programme contemplates delay in
final action in the case until the eve of
adjournment, and at the last moment
Senator Clark will present his resignation
to the governor of Montana. Should he
resign now, the governor of Montana
would Immediately appoint an anti-Clark
man. and this he hopes to avoid by hav-
ing his friends in the senate antagonize
any effort for immediate action. He has
been in consultation with several of his
closest friends in the senate for the pur-
pose of deciding upon plan. With APP
preparation bills crowding for action and
the other pending business, it will require
only a few speeches to be made at oppor-
tune times to keep the Clark case drag
ging along indefinitely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
Otis to Return In May.

Major General Elwell s. Otis will re-
turn to the United States next month,
and Major General Arthur Macarthur
will succeed him as governor general of
the Philippines. 1t is said by officers
that General Otis health has been I'M
dermined by the strain he has undergone.
Upon his return to the United States
General Otis will come direct to Wash
ington and will make an exhaustive re-
port to the president and Secretary Root.
His future duty will be largely deter
mined by his own wishes. but it is pre-
sumed he will be assigned to command
the department of the lakes, with head
quarters in Chicago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14

Washington, April u. - Lieutenant
Colonel Webb G. Hayes of the Thirty
first infantry, son of President Hayes
has been discharged honorably from the
United States army at his own request
He has been serving in the Philippines
with Colonel Petit, but is now on his
way to San Francisco. No reason is as
signed at the war department for his re-
tirement from the military service, but il
is assumed that he does not care to de
vote his time to the guerrilla warfare
into which the operations in the Philip
pines now have degenerated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
GOVERNOR OF PORTO RICO.
President Decides on Assistant Sec
rotary Allen.


Washington, April L. Massachusetts
will probably furnish the first civil gov
ernor of Porto Rico in Charles III. Allen,
now assistant secretary of the navy.
President Mckinney made up his mind TO
appoint Mr.. Allen civil governor of Porto
Rico last summer, when he thought Il
would be necessary to wait for legislation
by congress before doing so, and when he
concluded to await the action of congress.
he simply held his purpose in allegiance.
Since he learned that congress would
make provision at this session for a
civil government in Porto Rico the presi-
dent has been saying to members of his
cabinet and other public men that when
the bill became law he would carry out
his purpose and appoint Mr.. Allen as the
first civil governor. The president has
assured members of his cabinet that Mr..
\ Allen will accept the appointment.
The members of the cabinet all believe
that Mr.. Allen is just the man for the
place and the difficult and delicate duties
of setting up and starting the first Ameri-
can civil government in Porto Rico. They
believe that Mr.. Allen has the confidence
of the count<s and that when his APP
pointment is made there will be a general
recognition Of its fitness. Their only re-
greet is that they will thus lose Mr.. AL
lens services in the navy department,
where he has done such admirable work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
General Frothfngham TO Retire.

New York. April H. Brigadier Gener
al John b. rockingham, whose connec
ton with the national guard Of the state
has extended over period of 80 years, is
soon to retire from his place as assistant
adjutant general on the staff of General
James MeLeer, commander of the Second
brigade in Brooklyn borough. General
rockingham got bad fall from his horse
on his way to the Dewey parade and has
not yet recovered. 1t is at the advice OF
his physician that he is going to retire
from the guard. He has been one Of
General McLeef's right hand men and
for the past three years has been presi-
dent of the brigade board OF examination.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14

THE FLOODS AFTERMATH
Political NransIe Follows Desfruo-
tom of Austfn's water Plant.

tion of Austfns water Plant
Austin. Tex, April 1.-THE waters
are receding rapidly and no further
damage is expected from the flood.
There is a hot political wrangle on in
this city because of the loss of the dam
and power house. The city is without
water and the old water company has
come forward with proposition to
buy all the property in this and good
will of the city's plant. This propo-
sition has it's supporters, but it is be-
lieved the majority of the taxpayers Of
Austin are against it.
kilograms have been. received from
monied interests in Boston and from
the holders of the present bonds ten
dering the loan of money to the city
in case they desired to rebuild the
dam and power house. 1t is not be-
lieved. however, that this will be done.
The general expression seems to favor
the building of a steam plant by the
city, and preliminary steps were taken
in that direction yesterday. 1t is be-
lieved that should an attempt be made
to rebuild the dam injunctions would
be asked for by the people from every
section below here against its recon-
struction, claiming that life and prop
erty would be endangered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
Kellogg Gets seven Years.

New York, April 12.-James Il. kel
logg the alleged head Of the IL. 5. Dear
company, who was convicted in the cour
of general sessions few days ago, wal
yesterday sentenced by Recorder Golf t.
seven years and six months in the stat'
prison at Sing Sing. The technical charg'
against Kellogg was that he had stoleI
$97 900 sent to the Dean company for in
vestment Myron l.. Bernard, as presi
dent of the Dean company, Is now unde
Indictment, as is also Jacob Keller, wh'
was general manager of the concern
Keller turned states evidence and. wa
the chief witness against Kellogg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14

A defense of the administration at Ma
Mia is contained in a report made to the
war department by Chaplain Charles c.
Pierce. This officer particularly antago-
nizes the ex-chaplain of the volunteers
who has been so severely criticising the
morals of the American troops in the
Philippines, making the charge of whole
sale intoxication and telling of the enor-
nous increase in the number of liquor
drinking saloons in Manila. The chap
lain declares that the figures as to the
number of saloons have been perverted,
that the American saloon took the place
of an untold number of native gin shacks
which dispensed liquid poison with de-
plorable effect upon the American troops
and that the substitution of the regimen
tai canteen has resulted in an improve
ment in the sobriety of tae troops.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14

Washington. April 12.-Prcsident Me
Kinley and Admiral Dewey have kept
their promise to take care of Captain
Gridley's son. Several months ago the
president and admiral held conference
at which it was decided to place the
young man in the navy. Young Gridley
expressed himself as doubling whether he
could pass the necessary examinations
He was told to do his best and the re.
suit became known when the president
announced the nomination of John +. V
Gridley to be second lieutenant in the
marine corps.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
king LeopoId,s birthday Gift.

Brussels. April liking Leopold has
announced that he desires on the occasion
Of his siXty-dfth birthday The was born
April 8, 1889 to present the country with
all his estates. which will contribute to
the beauty and charm of the localities
where they are situated. He pointed out
the necessity for open spaces and gardens
near growing cities for the benefit of n.y.
giene and artistic effects and expressed
the hope that these naturally adorned
spaces would not be allowed to deterio-
rate. A bill has been introduced in the
chamber TO permit the country to accept
his majesty's offer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
Plague situation In Hawaii.

Washington, April ia report on Blu.
bonic plague conditions in Hawaii up to
March 81 has been received by the ma
rine hospital service from Surgeon Car.
michael, stationed at Honolulu. The to-
tai cases to date number 20, OF which 60
died, nine recovered and one is in the pest
hospital. OF those who died 80 were
Chinese, 8 japanese, 10 Hawaians and
whites. The active part of the disease,
the surgeon says, seems to have passed
and hopes for speedy cessation of the
plague.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14

The great dam at Austin, Tex, across
the Colorado river, which was construct
ed about seven years ago at a cost of 81 :
100000, was swept away by an unprece-
dented food in that river. The break
caused an instant rise of fully 80 feet in
the river below the dam. This torrent of
water swept down upon the broad valley
below, leaving death and destruction in
it's wake. The power house, municipal wa
ter plant, elactric light and power plant.
situated Immediately below the dam, were
flooded instantly, and eight persons, men
and boys, were caught in the power room,
and all except one were drowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
BADEN POWELL DEAD7
Report From Pretoria Discred-
tied In London.
BRABANT Is HOLDING HIS OWN
Roberts Hastens acknowledgements
For Garrison, but Apparently Be
Iieves That II Is Meanwhile Safe.
Gntacre Recalled.

London, April PA dispatch from
Pretoria announces the death of Colone
Baden-Powell, in command of the Mafe
king garrison. The war Office discredits
the report, taking the ground that Preto
ria has no better means Of getting news
from Mafeking than has London.
The latest news from Colonel Baden
Powell direct was dated March 81. Oh
which day a heavy Boer bombardment o.
Mafeking was reported, while the British
commander hislself spoke only Of the
manner in which the lines of the be
siegers had been driven back.
Everybody here is loath to believe the
story from Pretoria of further British
reverse and the Beers capturing 900 more
men.
The report created something akin tC
sdismay in London yesterday, and the
public therefore was quite ready to ac
cept with JOY the statement that the wal
office did no credit the story.
The relief felt was all the greater wher
Lord Roberts dispatches arrived report
ing the activity of the Beers in the south
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
An Aged cobbIer Dies Rich.

Shamokin, Pa, April 12.-Stephen Mo-
noghan, veteran of the civil war, since
which time he had lived here in an old
shop, where he also cobbled shoes, died
yesterday, and when his papers were ex-
amined he was found to have left an es-
tate of over $4,000, principally in gov
eminent bonds. He lived in a penurioU9
fashion and made shrewd investments N
stocks. He was bachelor and is survv-
ed by a sister Mrs. Margaret Holland of
Frackville. He left no WILL
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
successfaI wireless TeIegraphing.

Berlin, April 12.-It is announced Off
cially that the tests with the Marconi
system of wireless telegraphy between
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse and other
steamers and the lighthouse on the island
of Borkum, at the month of the Ems,
have proved successful, Morse writing be-
ing perfectly reproduced at distance of
1S miles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
Columbia viii Have a Crew.

New York, April 12.-Columbia stu
dents have held a mass meeting at the
university and definitely decided to have
a crew. They have backed up their deter
mination with money, subscribing more
than $1,000 This amount was exclusive
of graduate subscriptions which. it was
rumored. would be forthcoming on the
Specification Of real student feeling for
q crew.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14

Rochester, April 12.--After evading the
authorities and suffering an exile from
home and friends a quarter Of century
Gustavus Bates has returned to volunta
rily give himself up to the law and suffer
whatever penalty might be imposed on
him for the self confessed crime of for
gerry. The indictment to which Bates
pleaded guilty was forgery in the third
degree, brought in by the Monroe county
grand jury in 1876.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
COLONEL BADEN-POWELL.

of the Free State, but nothing of any dis
.aster to the British troops.
Still the feeling exists in London that
they cannot be too sure till another day
has passed, for it must be understood
that it has usually taken some little time
for the British version of checks and re-
verses to reach this country.
This is natural when it is taken into
consideration that the detached columns
in the Free State are operating at consid-
cradle distance from headquarters.
The Wepener garrison continues to
hold out against the Boer assault.
Lord Roberts message makes it plain
that while he is moving men up rapidly to
re-enforce the defenders of the place he
does not for a moment doubt that the
garrison can continue to hold its own.
Fighting In Natal.
The cannonade in Natal appears to
have been begun by the Beers and not by
General Butler.
The Beers having mounted guns in po-
sitions in the Biggarsberg which COM
manded some of the British camps, open
ed fire on them while the British were
making a movement which Sir Redvers
describes as a change of front, but did no
damage.
The naval guns replied Mt once, and
cavalry and infantry swarmed out on a
reconnaissance and found that the Beers
had intrenched themselves very strongly,
fact that, as they have been working
diligently with the spade for the last
month, cannot surprise them.
One of the correspondents opinions is
that this Smelling at long range was a
mere blind to draw attention from a con-
templated move by the Beers in some
other quarter
They are thought to he no longer in
force behind Matawanas kop, a high hill
some miles northwest of Elandslaagte.
British cavalry, however, are watching
the passes to prevent any sudden raids
or the incursions of small parties.
1t is also reported that General Gataere
As returning to England and that General
Chermside is proceeding TO take up his
command at Springfontein,
Very little comment is made on this
piece of news by this mornings papers.
1t is taken as not surprising, and, as The
Daily Telegraph says, a decision like this
requires no comment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-04-14
yellow Fever ON Two ship..

New York, April 12.-Yellow fever on
the British steamships Ragusa and Dun
stan, from Brazilian ports, resulted in
the detention of the vessels yesterday,
they be held until all danger Of CONTRACTOR
has passed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-27

her products at this annual fair ard
are not Offering to this hard work
ing board their assistance either
directly or indirectly, this, of
course, with few exceptions.
Let every citizen in our communal
ty offer voluntarily his or her as.
sistance, to make the fair huge
success, ia both a financial way and
otherwise. With the co operation of
our business men, the managers Of
the fair can work with a greater
satisfaction, knowing that they have
the encouragement and assistance
of every citizen Of Pine Bluff aud
Jefferson county.
Let our business men organize
and boom the fair and Pine Bluff
will entertain crowds of visitors
from which she will derive much
otueft.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-27
CHEAPER GAS,

The Pine Bluff Light q W ater Com
pany hegs TO announce that on and
after Jnne lst the prices Of Gas will
be reduced
For Fuel, $3.50 per 1000 cubic feet.
Illuminating, 81 so per 1000 cubic
feet.
Less $f00 discount on fuel Gas and
Scots discount on Illuminating Gas,
if paid on or before the Sth of the
month following the month for
which the bill il rendered.
We are rebuilding our plant and
extending our system furnishing a
high grade quality OF Gas.
SERVICES RANGES AND METERS WILL
BE SET FREE OF CHARGE, HOUSES
PIPED AT Ge SRI
We have full line OF Ranges.
small cooking stoves, Welsbach
lamps and every appliance apper-
tanning To the Use of Gas, on exhibit
ton at our office and show room.
We invite you to call and examine
our display, Open evenings.
Respectfully yours,
PINE BLUFF LIGHT e WATER Co.,
dts 113 Main Street
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-27
An Epidemic of Diarrnoea

Mr., A. Sanders, writing from CO.
eoanut Grove, Fla, says there has
been quite an epidemic OF diarrhoea
there. He had severe attack and
was cured by four doses of Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and DIarrhoea
Remedy. He says he also recon-
mended it to others aud they say it
is the oest medicine they ever used
For Sale by w. L. DeWoody & Co.,
Druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-27

The Memphis Commercial Appeal
and her candidate for Unfnted
States senator, Carmack, do not
agree on the expansion question,
the G. A. UNFOLDING the admins
tration aud Carmack being an anti.
Now the question arises whether or
not, the G. A. will come to Car.
mack's views or Carmack will fall
into the c. As ideas. We would
suggest that Bro. Ricketts,, of the
Scimitar, be selected as arbitrator
In the matter.