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similar attacks, no particular alarm was
felt. He rested fairly we'll and seemed
to be feeling little better in the morn.
ing. Members of the family were all
absent. excepting Mrs. Phil Sawyer,
Jr., wife Of his grandson. Asking her
to remove his shoes and stockings. al
though he had none on. he settled back
with long sigh ard was dead before
she realized it, The funeral will prob.
ably be held next Sunday. provided rel.
atives can reach here in time.
Grand Old Man Of Oshkosh.
Mrs. w. 0. Goodman of Chicago, a
daughter, accompanied by Mrs. Edgar
p. Sawyer and her daughter, Mrs. G. G.
Chase, are now i'll Washington. The
remains will be placed in the family
vault at Riverside cemetery, erected .
few years ago, at cost OF $4,000. Mr..
Sawyer was a member Of the Masonic
and Odd Fellows fraternities. He was
known as the grand old man OF Oshkosh
and was universally loved and respected.
As soon as his death was announced,
flags were placed at half mast all over
the city and expressions Of sorrow were
general.
Ex-senator Sawyer was born in Rut-
land county, Vermont. Sept. %. 1915.
When about year old, he moved with
his parents to Essex county, New York,
and in lS47 he settled in this section,
where he has lived ever since. In 1858
he embarked in the lumber business,
through which he amassed a fortune
estimated from one to two millions. His
first political honor was his election as
an alderman to the city council, and
afterwards he was chosen mayor. In
1864 he was elected to congress, where
he remained for 10 years, and in 1881,
he was elected to the United States sen
ate, which position he held for three
terms. He was always stalwart Ne
publican and his counsel was eagerly
sought both in state and national poll
tics. His public bequests were numer
ous and generous, amounting annually
to thousands Of dollars. There wa'
scarcely a public or charitable move
ment in which he did not head the list
of donors. 1t is expected that large be
Quests will be provided by his " II fo1
charitable, educational aud philan
throplc purposes
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Going Down HilI

People suffering from kidney diseases
feel u gr dual but steady lose OF vitality.
They ehonld lose no time in trying
Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t ,s guaranteed.
CHRIS. SCHUTz
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To Make Further Arrests.

FRANKFORT, Ky. March 30.-De-
tective Armstrong has left for Eastern
Kentucky and it is reported he has war
rants for more Republican state officers
and others equally prominent. 1t is
stated that these warrants are based on
information furnished by w. H. Gull
ton. who is said to have confessed.
Addit ionai Judge Needed.
WASHINGTON. March 80. = Senator
Davis has introduced a bill providing
for the appointment of an additional
United States district judge in Mime.
sofa, who shall have the same jurlsdic-
ton and powers as the judge now as.
signed to that district. The object OF
the bill is to relieve Judge Lochren OF
some of his work in the district.
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BOER PEACE ENJOYS.

Conflicting Statements Current In Regard
to Their Plans.
BERLIN, March 80. - Special dis
patches have been published here an.
nouncing that the Boer peace ENJOYS.
Messrs Wolmarens. Fischer and Yves.
sells, are coming to Berlin and will then
20 to St. Petersburg. The correspond
ent Of the Associated Press. when in.
quiring with reference to the matter at
the foreign Office, was informed that no
information had been received regard.
ing the intentions Of the Boer commits
sioners, and. in fact. even their coming
had not been officially notified to the
foreign office.
From another source it was ascer-
tanned that the delegation will arrive
early next month at Naples. with tho
mail steamer Kaiser. and will then 90
direct to New York, by way OF Berlin
and Brussels. not visiting Russia.
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said Kruger WIN Take Command
BRUSSELS, March so.-A private dis'
....h hae hecn received here from Fre'
tor;a which says that President Kruger
III ~ ro,r take chief command OF the
Tr.nsvaal forces.
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DELAGOA AWARD.

Portugal Is Ordered to Pay 1884, 900
Francs.
BERNE, Switzerland. March 30.-Ac-
cording to the Delagoa Bay railroad
award, Portugal is condemned to pay
10, ,3l4. 900 francs.
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You little knew when fret We met
That 90 ne day you would be
The lucky fellow I'd choose to let,
Pay for my Rocky Mountain Tea.
FRANK G. SMITH.
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LIBERALS AGREED.

Herbert Gladstone States Their P"s'tio"
Regarding south Africa.
LONDON, March 3O.-SpeakinR at
breakfast Of the Liberal agents at Not
tingham. Herbert Gladstone son OF the
l.te William E. Gladstone, and member
Of parliament for West Leeds, declared
That nearly all the Liberals hal agreed
q, raoord RI the settlement OF the South
African question: that it was the duty
~ tho government to make recurrence
Of the war impossible, aud TO snow tne
world that British power in south Al
rica was predominant and that tne
British dag must wave over the wno'e
~ Sonth Africa,
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pnria Press Eul0Glses OO"U
Paris. March SO.-The Paris press 10
unanimous in eulogizing General Jou'
bert, whose death is considered serious
loss to the federals. All the papers
agree in thinking that change in the
chief command is bound to have grave
so,,soouences for the Boer operations
The evening times., 1900-02-09
TAYLOR WILL NOT SIGN.
a coan'er-rroposf,ion Calling for

Nounter-fro position Calling for n
Change in the AErcemcn-.
LOUISVILLE. ky Feb 9--TayI6r viii
not sign the peace agreement framed a;
Louisville and viii hoIl out to the end.
He has produced counter proposition
that calls Tor a complete change in the
Louisville agreement ard undoubtedly viii
refuse 20 surrender his Office. Taylor. it is
declared. never old intend 10 sign the
agreement. It can also be said that a
counter-proposition was not only contem-
plated but was carefully drawn up by At
torneys ". II. Yost and T. I. EdeIen.
The petition for an injunction filed in
the Federal Court yesterday by former
Governor Bradley does not affect the gu
bernatorial Office. only the minor State Of
fcers being covered in the petition. How
ever a petition in behalf OF Taylor has
been prepared and is held pending the re-
suit Of the peace conference. This petit
tion viii be filed before United States
Judge Taft and is signed by Andrew Cow
al and John Baskin. who act for Taylor.
A conference Of all the Republicans who
have wired Taylor 10 hold the fort has
been called by him for tomorrow.
Senator Blackburn stated this
morning that he knew that Tay-
lor had said he had decided to sign
the agreement provided 10 was so changed
as to provide for an election law 10 be
drafted by two Democrats and two Re
publicans. with Judge Alexander Humphrey
as the fifth man. and also 20 provide for
the ratification by each house separately
OF the election of GOebel and Beckham. Il
he insists upon this there viii be no agree
ment for the Democrats. They say they ac-
cepted about all the suggestions made by
the Republicans at the Louisville confer
ence. and they do not intend 10 bulge from
the position wLich both sides unanimously
agreed upon.
With a view to carrying out their good
faith in the matter Of maintaining the sit
uatiCn in StStu quo until Monday Judge W.
$. Pryor viii go TO Georgetown tomorrow
and on behalf OF the Democrats ask Judge
CantriI TO grant pOstpOnement of the in
junction proceedings against Taylor and
Collier until next week.
Former Governor Bradley, in a public
statement, denies the charge of the Demo-
Gratis that the lighting Of the Federal peti-
tion was base treachery and a violation OF
the peace agreement.
The evening times., 1900-02-09

United States Volunteer. Gen. Rovsl T.
Frank Urjod States Army; Gen. Henry
~ boyntcA, United States Volunteers
Col George A. Woodward. United states
army Col. Addison a. Hosmer United
states Volunteers. Capt BENJAMIN p
Lamberton. United States Navy: Col
Green Clay Goodloe. United States Ma
rine Corps; Major John s Loud. United
states Army, and Capt. Horace Noble. Uni
ted States Volunteers.
Representatives Of the Grand Army as
honorary paIIbaarers: Calvin Farnswortb
George II. Slabaugh, 3. f. Chase. J. H.
Dawes. T. : Hopkins, s Z. Faunce Na-
than BickfOrd, and John McElroy.
brig- Gen. George II. Harries Lieut. Col
James A Love. adjutant general: Major
Charles II. Ourald. inspector general Ma
jor II. II. ParmeEter. quartermaster gen
eral. and Capt c. Fred Cook represented
the National Guard.
The cOluan proceeded slowly through
Connecticut Avenue 10 X Street TO Penn
sylvania Avenue. Both sides OF these
thoroughfares were lined with people who
silently viewed the spectacle. Here and
there head was uncovered as the caisson
passed. out Of respect to the memory Of the
brave man. who fell lighting his countrv's
battles. The cortege passed along the Ave
nue. 10 NJ Street. and proceeded thence TO
the Aqueduct Bridge. Here the heavy siege
battery left the line. being unable TO draw
the heavy guns up the hill at Ariigton.
As the procession passed over AuueduCt
Bridge, the L. :. :. Sylph. under command
of Lieutenant W. X. Gise. began firing min
ute guns. The vessel was stationed near
the bridge. These guns were answered bv
the guns az Fort Myer when the head Of
the procession reached the Virginia shore.
On approaching the entrance to the
cemetery the column formed in two lines
facing each other on opposite sides Of the
road; the cavalry along the left curb The
light battery. moved to the rear Of the
officers quarters on direct road 10 ceme-
tery and formed a line on the open
ground between the last set Of quarters
and the hospital facing the cavalry. The
infantry formed line along the right curb.
the foot artillery along the left curb. facing
the infantry The battalion of marines
formed line along both curbs in such man
ner as 70 eqUalize the length Of lines. Arms
were presented by battalion commanders
as the remains appTOP 1hed the lines
The remains were conducted TO the grave
by the Commanding General and staff. fol-
lowed by Troop G, Third L. s. Cavalry.
dismounted. Capt. Francis II Hardie. com
manding, and preceded by the Third L.
s. Cavalry Band. Troops remained in posi-
ion until after conclusion of the cere-
monies.
The evening times., 1900-02-09

Inside the church the soene was one OF
solemn beauty. The floral decorations we're
magnificent The fragrance Of the flowers
reached to the street. and their combiua-
lions in lilies vioicts. and roses formed a
perfect floral scheme. Here a mound OF
lilies reached up TO the hanging smiIaN.
There bank OF red roses, interspersed
with delicate forget mel -nots. mingled its
perfume with huge violet bouquets near by.
Behind the dead officers casket rose IA
mountain of fragrant azaleas. tangled with
hyacinths. their color maguided by the
green background Of magnificent palms.
From al corners sweep wide bands OF
crepe. which were gathered in the centre
and in the dome by strings OF foliage.
Flags We're everywhere to be seen. and
those who passed in this beautiful room
viii retain an impression OF IL for a long
time TO come.
1t is doubtful II so effective a decoration
for a funeral occasion has eyer been seen
in Washington. wreaths and bou-
quets presented by Organizations and pri-
vate parties were many and artisticaUv
arranged by the Government florist.
George Brown, acting under Col. r. A.
Bingham. who had charge of tn, church
and the seating OF the guests at the fu-
neral services.
Every phase Of Washington life was rep
resented in the congregation. The ming
ling Of the glittering uniforms Of the Off
GERS with the bright eolors Of the gowns
OF the women; the beauty of the flowers.
touched everywhere with somMe black.
made a picture that viii scarce ever be
forgotten by the people present.
The simple ritual OF the Presbyterian
Church constituted the church ceremony.
The services were conducted by Ryv. T. s
Hamlin. pastor Of the church An elU-
qUent eulOgy on the dead soldier was de-
livcred by Rev. Dr. VI. Woolsely Stryker.
Of Hamilton College, Clinton, y. Y who
reviewed the career Of General Lawtou
from birth and held il up as an example
OF the truest patriotism that any man could
show He paid a touching tribute to the
worth of the man and soldier Ii was an
address full of tender and beautiful
thoughts. In some good day" he said
IN conclusion, not far eway, please God
when those islands, foundlings no longer.
shall have been rendered as a majestic
dedication 10 civilization. 20 regulated
freedom, and 10 the God Of tn h,se-there in
fair Luzon, right where he fell. front to
his duty, let the valiant frame OF this true
hberatOr rise in immutable bronze while,
understanding us at last, our brown
brothers, gazing upon that statue stature.
statute, all in one, shall say. He was
Americas, but he is ours, too-Lawtonl
He was slain by Us ignorantly in un-
belief; but he has forgiven" Dr.
Strycker spoke for nearly three
quarters of an hour. When he concluded
the pallbearers gathered around the cas-
ket and carried it down the aisle to the
lno
The evening times., 1900-02-09

LOURENCO MARQUES, Feb. "a tele-
gram from Boer headquarters at Ladysmith
dated February s. states that the British
retired across the Tugela River that morn
ing Thursday
LONDON. Feb. again the War Office
IS silent and again it is surrounded by
crowds Of anxious men and women. enqUir-
ing whether their particular dear ones are
included in the list of nearly 500 reported
yesterday by General Butler as killed or
missing. The Office announces that it has
received no news from Butler and London
has learned TO regard no news as very
bad news indeed. Consequently, the silence
is fraught with fear to the minds Of the
waiting multitude.
The second advance TO the relief Of Lady
smith is regarded with apprehension, and
the English people rather expect each day
TO hear OF another disaster to their arms.
Buffers request for an additional one hun
dred stretchers, presumably to bear the
wounded from the battlefield. is considered
ominous. According to the popular mind
it ntimates another check TO the expedi-
tion.
That a battle is proceeding, or has been
in progress for some time, is regarded es
certain. II there were no other indications
OF this, the departure from Cape Town TO
the front Of the foreign military attaches
would almost be proof positive. Moan
while the crowds about the bulletins,
waiting for news from South Africa. are
gloomy and the grumbling at the policy
Of suppgessing Information. marked at the
period preceding the SpI1n Kop catastro-
phe, has broken out afresh. Charges Of
ooucealmcnt are again mlic against the
officials. and the scandal OF the us of cd
vance news in the stock market is re-
yived and repeated with more or less Of
substautiatus detail
despatch from Modder River states
that General Hector Macdonald with bis
brigade is returning from Koodoosberg
Drift after having made d successful
reconnaissance.
The evening times., 1900-02-09

The funeral Of the late Mai Gen. Henry
w. Lawton took place this afternoon with
all the pomp and display AMI honor that a
grateful nation could bestow upon a brave
soldier and a famous general. The cere-
monies began at 1870 o'clock az the Church
Of the Covenant. where the services OF
the Presbyterian Church were conducted
by Rev. DR.. Teunis s. Hamlin, pastor OF
the church, and where an culOgy OF the
dead general was delivered by Rev NJ
Wcolsely Stryker, before the largest crowd
Of people ever gathered in the edifce. The
procession started for Arlington at
o'clock.
President Mckinley and the whole OF
his Cabinet. Gen. Wesley Merritt. Adjt
Gen. Corbiu General Shafter. and all the
other general officers in the Department OF
the East, and scores Of officers Of lesser
rank. occupied pews. The relatives Of Cen
eraI Lawton occupied the pews nearest 20
the pulpit. Admission was by ticket only.
and Two hours before the time set for the
opening OF the doors the streets were
crowded for two blocks in each direction.
The guard OF police at the door. under
Major Sylvester and his subordinates,
turned away no less than two thousand
persons who tried 20 enter without passes.
The evening times., 1900-02-09
MOVEMENTS OF AGUINALDO.
His Escape From Lgzon Considered
Not Improbable.

HIS Escape From Luzon Considered
Not Improbable.
The IA e that AguiuaIdo has not been
heard from in some time is responsible
for the report that he has escaped from
The Island Of Luzon, and Is now In Europe.
Var department officials have fo-mu-
lated 10 theory as TO his Whereabouts.
owing 10 the absence Of any defuI,e in
formation from General Otis on the sub
ieet.
Il has been several weeks since General
Ods referred to AguinaIdo in a report 10
the Secretary Of War. When last heard
Of definitely he uas in the mountains in
the northern part of Luzon, trying 10 make
his way to some port OF the island
The pursuit Of Aguinaldo's party By
American troops necessitated their break
ing up into small bands. ard later reports
indicated that Aguiualdo with a few men
had moved 20 the south. Then all trace
Of him was lot. Because Cavite Province
was the centre Of the original activity OF
the insurgents. and al one time AguinaIdo's
home, 1t was thought ne may have gone
there 90 secure a new following.
FC- several weeks General Schwan has
been traversiug the Provinces Of Cavita
and Bataugas, but the war Department
has not yet received any Information
pointing TO the whereabouts Of AguinaIdo
The quiet prevailing I'm Northern Tuzou
is believed by the official
the absence OF AEuiuaIdC ...
it is thought likely he ma.
where in Southern LuzOu
Il is considered not imp
that he may have succeed
from the islands. I'm which
effort viii be made 10 fr
officers believe his abse .
facilitate the ending of the revolution.
The evening times., 1900-02-09
WARRANTS FOR DEMOCRATS.
An Effort to Compel Attendance OF
Legislators Mt london

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Feb "a telegram
was received from London today stating
that warrants had been issued for absent
Democratic members Of the Legislature
When the above despatch was referred to
a number of the members who are in Lou
isville. some of them said that they be-
Teved II was merely 70 'frighten certain
members who. the Republicans thought
were weakening.
Democratic legislative headquarters viii
be established in Louisville today. This
was virtually acknowledged this morning
by persons close TO Governor Beckham.
The latter refused to confirm the state
ment. but when asked whether or not he
would establish his executive headquarters
here he replied. Wait and see"
"WiH you return 70 Frankfort today -
was asked.
Not today. at least" was his reply.
II is generally understood that so long
as the Legisla ture remains is Louisville
Governor Beckham viii be here also. in
order TO make any movement necessary
should a quorum be secured by the Demo-
cratic legislature
The evening times., 1900-02-09
THE HOUSE TAKES A RECESS.
Pension Bills To he Considered at To-
nights Session.

After disposing Of few resolutions
from the Committee on Accounts today re-
garding the employment of assistant
clerks. Mr.. Payne of New York moved that
when the House adjourn it will be until
Monday next. which was agreed to. He then
moved that the House take a recess until
o'clock p. m, this being the night fixed
for the consideration OF pension bills.
Objection was made to this by Mr.. Sims
Of Tennessee and others who wanted tie
afternoon session for. the consideration of
bills on the private calendar. which Mr..
Sims said had not yet been accorded a
hearing at this session Of Congses
To end discussion Mr.. Payne asked the
previous question, on his motion, and il
was seconded. Mr.. Loud Of California
moved that the House adjourn On this
motion los voted affirmatively. whereupon.
without waiting for the negative. the yeas
and nays were demanded by Mr.. Hin OF
Connecticut, and secured. The roll call
put all the Republicans on record in the
negative, and the motion to adjourn was
defeated. the vote being Sc TO $50
The motion to take a recess until eight
o'clock. on a division WAS agreed 10 by
a vote of 101 to Is.
The evening times., 1900-02-09
Arrival of Colonel Williams Remains

The body OF the late Col. Charles +.
Williams, United states Marine Corps. who
died a few days ago at the Mare Island
Navy Yard. San Francisco. arrived in
Washington Wednesday. and was taken
from the railroad station to Lees under
taking establishment The remains were
removed to a vault in Glenwood Cemetery
today. preparatory to funeral ceremonies
90 be arranged upon the arrival Of Col.
Williams Wow, now en- route 10 the city
from San Francisco. Many Of Colonel
Williams friends called at the undertaking
establishment yesterday. Official orders
from the Navy Department concerning the
funeral are dependent upon the arrival Of
Mrs Williams.
The evening times., 1900-02-09
TIE DAY IN THE SENATE.
No Debate on the Pending Financia
HfII

No Debate on the Pending Financial
BiII.
After routine business today the Financial
bill was laid before the Senate. but as no
Senator took the floor. Mr. Hoar called for
the question" The Presiding officer stat
ed the question TO be the amendment re-
ported from the Finance Committee Mr.
Jones said that the Senator from North
Carolina. Mr.. Butler. was to speak on the
bill this morning. but was not
chamber
Mr. Jones then proposed an -.....r.He
TO the bill, which provides ... l..H
coinage Of silver.
Nr. Chandler announced than .--
Trained from pressing the QUAY .a
understood that ali the time .r. Senate
would be occupied on the FiHe..~.,. -.-.-
If, however, the Senate was not prepared
to go on with that bill he would ask the
Senator from Tennessee. Mr.. Turley, to
proceed with his argument on the Quay
case
Both these matters were informally laid
aside. The ealandar was taken up, and
these bills were passed:
ApprOpriating $2o0. coo for a public build
ing at De6dwOod. s. ID.
Appropriating $500 fer a monument to
mark the site OF the Fort Phil Kearney
massacre. in December. 1866.
Referring 20. the Court OF Claims the
claim cf the estate of George W. Law
renee for Increasing compensation in the
matter Of - obstruction OF an iron-clsd
monitor.
A bin granting 20 the State OF Kansas
the abandoned Fort Hayes military reser-
walton. 7.0C0 acres. for the purpose Of es-
tablishing western branches OF the Kansas
Agricultural College and OF the Kansas
public park.
At ] o'clock on motion OF Mr.. Aldrich.
the Senate adjourned until tomorrow. in
order TO give the Senator's an opportunity
70 attend the funeral OF General LawtOn.
Flynn. BusIne.. oolleEe. sh and X.
The evening times., 1900-02-09
THE CASE POSTPONED
Injunction Proceedings Against Tay-
IOr Delayed Until Tuesday.

LEXINGTON. Ky. Feb. 9.-Judge Can
rill called the Injunction proceedings
against Taylor at Georgetown this morn
ing. Taylor was not represented, but
Judge Pryor appeared for the plaintiffs
and requested the case postponed unti{
Tuesday. when he said he believed the
gubernatorial fight would be settled.
The evening times., 1900-02-09
FIGHT OF THE HIGHLANDERs.
Position Of the Beers at Koodoos-
bers Drift GnIInntIr Chnr-nh

KOODOOSBERG. Feb. S.-The Beers
made a determined attempt today to drive
the Highlandcrs from the hill command
ing the Drift. The Seaforth Highlanders
gained the summit Of the hill and a de-
tachment Of artillery succeeded in silenc-
ing the Beers guns. The fighting contin-
ued all day and the Beers quilted the
Drift during the night.
General Macdonald sent word 10 Modder
River that he only required sufficient
troops TO completely surround the Beers
Accordingly. Major General Darlington. in
command OF a large force Of cavalry and
two batteries OF artillery. was despatched
20 the front. This force has failed to
reach here though it started in time to
arrive early in the afternoon.
This morning General Macdonald occu-
pied his old position, but was ordered by
General Methuen to retire to Modder Riv-
er. The British losses were about fifty.