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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

The delegation proved staunch, cour-
ageous and of great com bined sagacity.
During the trying circumstances of and
at times fierce contention, in the dis
cussion of the policy Of full nomina-
tons. With all the interests Of their
''faEorite son. at stake, there was never
q blunder nor misstep. Chairman
Meighen, the Fillmore county political
veteran, was ever the alert, cool, calcu-
lating commander, holding his forces in
line for any juncture, and quick to dis
cover every opening that might be
seized to advantage. Not that the sue
cess of Minnesota candidate was the
chief object. When the delegation
reached Sioux Falls it was not even de-
cided on the wisdom Of a nomination
being made for vice president. When
having learned the situation it was
flied that nominations were neces-
in order to keep the Peoples party
intact, it SO decided, and having unani-
mously chosen Bryan and Towne, it
never deviated an inch from that course,
nor made a slip in it's wise pursuit.
When the victory was won cOngratula-
tons on all these points were showered
upon the delegation. The state body
which the delegation represented, as
well as the other allies of the state, have
season to feel proud Of the body Of dele
gates and alternates which stood for
Minnesota at Sioux Falls. Six dele
cations were larger, but none ADLER and
none so successful.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

The prison binder Irvine plant al
Saltwater is being run overtime by the
management, to meet as far as possible
the increased orders of farmers fol
Irvine.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

The convention itself was remarka-
BILE for the intelligence, high character
and lofty patriotism Of it's members.
The extreme intractables that have
often cast discredit upon the Peoples
party were not there, and are gone for
ever. Gone with them is the ridicule
of the press, and the opportunity for
invidious comment and comparisons.
The only semblance Of controversy was
over the policy Of completing full
ticket, which was debated thoroughly,
and properly so. Such decision was
the refined wisdom Of all. Mr.. Towne's
nomination with Bryan was then first,
as the choice of wise statesman, and a
leader worthy Of the high companion
ship given him. and second, as a repre-
sentative from one Of the allied forces
whose selection would disarm objection
that might be felt by another ally.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

The states national representation is
wisely made up in selection of Thomas
J. Meighen of Forestville, Springer
Odell Of Marshall, and z. Fl. Austin,
st. PanI
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

The organization perfected since the
convention is admirable with Senator
Butler Of North Carolina chairman,
Edmiston of Nebraska vice chairman,
while General Weaver of Iowa heads
the executive committee, with Mime
sofa represented thereon by Major j.
M. Bowler
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
BULLER FAILED AGAIN.
London Accepts Boer Report
as True.
BALFOUR PRACTICALLY ADMITS 1T
Made a Statement, saying Butler Was
Not Forcing His Advance Winston
Churchill said yaai krantx was I'm
practicable For Guns Needed.

LONDON, Feb. 1870 a. m.--London
accepts as true the Boer statement that
General Butler has failed again. These
statements were passed by the British
censor at Alden and were read in the
light OF Mr.. Balfour's announcement IN
the commons tflat General Butler Is not
pressing his advance.
Mr.. Winston Churchill wired that
Vaal Krantz was impractlcable for the
guns which were needed to support a
further advance. His eablegram leaves
General Butler on Tuesday night send
ing fresh brigade to relieve q Q tired
holders OF Vaal Krantz
The descriptive writers with General
Butler were allowed a rather free hand
again in explaining the ugly position
which the British held and the natural
obstacles which had TO be overcome. So
it is easy to infer that, with Boer rifle
men ana artillery defending them, these
hills, ravines and jungles have not been
overcome, and thus the public is pre-
pared In advance for bad news.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
WHEN REED Was CAR.
Scene In House Recalled SYST
Congress.
TALBERT BECAME WILDLY ANGRY.
Private Pension Bills Passed. While Pre-
siding Officer Ignored Him-south Caro-
Imam Dashed Down the Aisle, Denounc-
ing the Rulings His Threat Had Effect,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-There was a
lively scene at last night 5 session Of the
house. which momeutarlly recalled the
stirring and exciting days of the Fifty
first congress. Friday night of last
week, MIR, Taibert Dem, S. o. blocked
private pension legislation because there
was no quorum present, and threatened
to continue TO do so at every subsequent
Friday night session unless q quorum
were present. His warning had its eff
lect. There was an unusually ls.ge al
tendance when the house was .4led 10
order last night. Speaker be- 5crs0n
himself, was II the chair, aud tne gall
lerles were crowded. The roll-caIl
showed the presence of score or more
OF members III excess OF quorum Mr..
Hepburn Rep, Ia) was called TO pre-
side over the committee of the who @,
and the clerk read the first bill
Mr.. Taibert arose leisurely, while tie
bill was being passed, and addressed the
chair. He was completely ignored.
Another bill was passed, with Mr.. Tai
bert still clamoring for recognition. A
third bill was passed. Mr.. Talbert,
thoroughly angered, started down the
main aisle, shouting: 'tMr. Char
man, "Mr. Chairman" as he APP
preached. tie reached the area la
front OF the speakers rostrum, all tae
while roaring out his denunciation Of
the chalrman's arbitrary course before
the chairman condeseended TO recog-
nlze him. Democrats all about were
also shouting their dIsapprovaI. The
Republicans seemed to be enjoying the
storm which the chairman's course had
raised.
Mr.. Talbert rapidly cooled down after
he had been recognized and explained,
in brief speech, that the presence OF
quorum had completely INDICATED his
position. He had no feeling against the
men who had served on the federal
side in the Civil war, but ne was op-
posed to loose, reckless, unconstitu-
tlonal methods. He suggested that the
house set aside "a day each month for
pension legislation and discontinue the
night sessions.
Mr.. Sims (Dem.. Tenn.), who is in
terested Ill southern war claims, made
some caustic remarks in criticism OF
the Republican leaders for sidetracking
those lust obligations" of the govern
ment in favor of pension bills.
"Does the gentleman contend that the
soNeiAuhent OWES Tile Ola soIdlefs noGh-
lng?33 lnterposed some Gu the Republi-
can side.
''Ou, - oh jeered the Democrats.
The committee then proceeded with
the consideration of pension bills, and
30 Were iaYorably acted upon.
Before adjournment, Representative
Games (Tenn.) called the attention of
the house to section All, Revised Stat.
utes, under which no widow, child or
heir OF any person who engaged in.
aided on allotted the rebellion can be
given pension, and the pension COM
mlttee signlted that it would look into
the matter and take suitable action.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
MCDONALD HAD TO RETIRE
Reinforcements Failed TO Reach Him In
Tisue to Surround Beers, ut
Koodoosberg Drift.

KooD0osEERd DRIFT. Feb. 10.--The
Beers made determined attempt to
drive the British from hill command
ing the drift. Mounting two seven
Founders at the northern extremity,
they shelled the position internationally
the whole day The Seaforth Highland
ers gained position on the rocky sum
nit and kept up sustained rifle fire,
but suffered somewhat from the Beers
Smelling. A battery was sent and sue
eeeded III sileneing the Boer fire. Mean
while two companies of the Argyll High.
landers, advancing along the plain Ill
westerly direction, found the Beers en-
trenched al small drift. \ sharp en-.
gagement followed, lasting the whole
day,
General Macdonald now only required
sufficient troops in order to surround
the Beers. General Babbington was
dispatched from Modd9r river with a
large force Of cavalry and two horse
batteries, but failed to reach here, al
though he started early enough in the
day to enable him to get here early this
evening.
This morning General Methuen Or
dered that the combined force should re-
tire upon the Modder river, which move.
ment is now proceeding
The British losses III the fighting
Wednesday were so men killed or
wounded.
LONDON, Feb 10.-The dispatch from
Koodoosberg drift does not say whether
General Burlington finally joined Gen.
eral Macdonald, but the word 'com-
bined" seems to indicate that he did SO.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
TO ATTEND LAWToN,s FUNERAL
The Senate Adjourned, Senators to Speak
Being Absent.

Inc Senate Adjourned, senators to Speak
Being Absent.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-When the
senate convened, Mr.. Allison presented
the credentials of his colleague, John H.
Gear. reelected senator from Iowa for
q term of six years from March 4, 1901.
The credentials were fled
Very little routine business was trans
acted before the financial bill was laid
before the senate. The senators who
were expected to address the senate on
the measure were absent temporarily
Mr.. Chandler, chairman of the COM
mittee on privileges and elections, said
"If the senator from Tennessee (Mr.
Turley) were in his seat [ would cali
up the Pennsylvania senatorial case. |
have refrained from pressing the case
as I was informed all the time would be
taken by the finance bill, but if the sem
ate is net prepared to go on with the
pending bill will ask the senator (Mr.
Turley) to proceed with the Quay case. "
No senator having indicated his de-
sire TO discuss the finance bill, the sem
ate, at l05 p. m., on motion of Mr.. AL
drich. who said many senators desired
to attend the obsequies of General Law
ton, adjourned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
BALFOUR LODGED TRUTH.
Said Information Pointed to Fact That
Butler Was Not Pushing
Advance.

LONDON, Feb. 10.-Mr. Balfour, the
government leader. replying to ques-
ton in the house of commons as
to whether any information had been
received from the seat of war, said
"Our information points to the fact
that General Butler is not pressing an
advance from the position he has occu-
pied. We do not consider it right to
press hlm for details of the operations
which are in progress, nor if he gives
proper to make this public until such
operations are completed. The govern
inent had no information as TO whether
General Macdonald has retlred.'
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
ELKINS FOR VICE PRESIDENCY.
Scott Said He Thought He Would Make
the Strongest Candidate.

Scott Said He Thought He Would Make
the Strongest Candidate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Referring to
vice presidential gossip, Senator Scott
said that he thought Senator Elkins
would make the strongest candidate the
Republican party could put on the
ticket. He intimated that the senator
had received offers of support from a
large number of states, sufficient to in
sure the beginning of a campaign
which might promise brilliant results.
1t is said that the political leaders IN
Texas and Missouri have assured the
friends of Senator Elkins that he can
have the delegations from those states
il he desire. Senator Elkins is not
discussing the matter, however, and is
not permitting his friends to enter into
campaign
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
BACK ACROSS TUGELA.
Dispatch From Beer Source Said Butler
Went Back to His Old Posi-
ton Again.

BoER HEAD LAGER, LADYsMITH,
Feb. 10.--The British who were in pos
session of the kopje at Molens drift,
abandoned it after bombardment by
Boer cannon Thursday morning, and
retired across the Tugela to their former
position.
A desultory cannonade was proceed
ing at the Tugela Thursday morning,
but otherwise everything was quiet.
LONDON, Feb. 10.-The war office had
evidently heard nothing of General Bull
ler's retreat, as described in the dispatch
from the Boer head lager, Ladysmith
Feb. s. When shown the Boer dispatch
the officials appeared utterly dunn
founded. Apparently they had not the
least suspicion of the possibility of such
an outcome of the operations.
1t was said on reliable authority that
General Buffers dispatch announcing
Mondays and Tuesdays movements
was particularly hopeful. He described
the position gained as effective, SO the
news of another retirement Is exceed
ingly bitter to the British, and, though
it comes from Boer sources there is lit
tie disposition to discredit it. The news
spread rapidly and naturally disappoint-
ment was visible on all sides. although
the long silence from the Upper Tugela
had already aroused apprehension that
General Butler might have found it i'm
possible to so forward, in which case
he would have no option but to recroSs
the river.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
Provident Life
insurance Company.

OF Wheeling, W. Va, organized 1888,
Cash Capiral $l0O, 600.
The Provident Life is home COM
pany, doing business in all the princi-
ole cities and towns in the State The
Provident commenced business in Nor
gantown eight years ago and has been
here continuously ever since. We are
now taking in more members than ever
before. Thanks to an intelligent public,
who believe in patronzing home in
dusty, the past year, 1899. was the
largest and most successful year in the
.ompany's experience since its organi-
cation. Policies are issued from $500
10 100000, making no distinction OF
.olor, male or female.
The Provident Life has two hundred
and seventy-three dollars ($273) OF as
sets to pay every hundred OF liabilities,
he largest assets in proportion to liabil-
ties of any legal reserve company in
,he United States powerful assertion,
nut one that cannot or will not be de-
MED The Provident is managed by
men Of experience, and is backed up
with more than ample capital, being
rated higher than any industrial life in
surance company of its age in the Uni
ted States. As it is the safest 1t Is the
cheapest to insure with
AGENTS WANTED: - Respectable
and industrious men with or without
experience will find steady employ
ment For particulars call on
j. HUNTLEy, Supt.,
Room 10, Skinner Bldg.
or Eairmont, w. Va.
RAYMOND RICE, Agt.,
Morgantown, w. Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
Decided For the Americans.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. - Regarding
the extortion of double duties from
American merchants in Bluefields, last
summer, by General Torres, it is under-
stood that the Nicaraauan Judiciary
reached the conclusion that il this par
ticular instance the money should be re.
turned to the merchants.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
Union Improvement Go.
SuppIers Of Natural Gas 4 Water.
PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING

All VINO contemplate having plumb
inl or gas fitting done should consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with tirst-class material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water.
This is point worth considering.
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tions
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
The Kaiser ralks of mediation.

BERLIN. Feb. l0.-During Emperor
William S two visits to the British an.
bassador, Sir Frank Lancelles, his ma,
jesty expressed sympathy with Great
Britain and touched upon the feasibility
of friendly intervention.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
WeIsbach Lights Reduced to $L25

Large mica chimneys 40c extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine s'Welsbach. All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction OF
any one selling spurious burners as
"Wn
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
Lettuce For Sale.

The Experiment Station has a lot
OF nice fresh lettuce for sale. Those
who want it may get II by calling at
the Station.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
Special Offer.

l still have on hand oats, chop and
mill feed that / will close out before
February lst. Special prices will be
given in quantities until the last of
this month. Jason CLARK
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
Killed In a Quarry.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Feb. 10.--Charles
Lehman, aged 10 years. was instantly
killed in Eureka slate quarry. near
Slatington.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
Dr. 4. A. Kennedy Dead.

SHAMoKIN. Pa, Feb. 10.--Dr. R. A.
Kennedy of this place. died from
paralysis He leaves widow and
chs.l
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10

President Honored by En- lish Ma3ons.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. President Nc.
Klnley has been notified of his election
as an honorary member of Colum bia
lodge Of Master Masons. of London.
England
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
If You Want TO Buy

A home for a song and have years
to pay for it, call at this office and
get particulars.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
THE OAKLAND

A Monthly Magazine, devoted to Flowers,
Needework, &c. Is cents year. sample
copies free. Half-year subscription and 5
packages fine flower seeds for 15c. Address,
THE GARLAND, Martinsburg, W Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-02-10
Try our want ads.
LIVELY BUSINESS.

Al the Morgantown Planning
Mill, Beechurst Ave. They have
ust received five cars of yellow
pine consisting of Flooring, Cell
ing, Casing, Base and finishing
lumber of all descriptions. They
now have on hand and can furnish
on short notice anything in the
House Building line. Call and see.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-05
LAID TO RESI-

Funeral Of Ex-senator waitman T.
WInsy Largely Attended = Or.
Leoeh Paid an Eloquent Tribute to
His Life.
Special Dlspatch to the Intelllgencer.
MoRGANToWN, W. Va. May A.
The funeral of ex-senator waltman t.
Wiley took place this morning and was
attended by many hundreds OF people.
There was general request that the
town be permitted to make the funeral
to partnke OF a public character, but
the family refused because OF the dis
like OF the distinguished dead for dis
play Of this kind. Notwithstanding
this the public schools and University
suspended instruction for the day and
most Of the business houses of the
town were closed during the exer-
cises,
A number of well known men from
different parts Of the state came for
the occasion, The exercises were held
at the Wiley home on Chancery Hill,
and were conducted by Rev. DR.. S. V.
Leech, the pastor of Mr., wIlley's
church. assisted by Rev. DR.. H. b.
Reynolds, of the University, and Rev.
Dr. A. N. Buchanan, OF the Presbyter-
ian church. DR.. Leech paid nn eloquent
tribute to the life and public services
OF the. deceased.
The pall-bearers were from members
Of the bar as follows:
Active pall-bearers, Frank Cox, Ed
gar B. Stewart, James C. Frazer, Ed
ward G. Donley, w. E. Glasscock. 8. F.
Glnsscock, Col. II, L, Fast and clar-
ence B. Ollie Honorary pallbearers,
Hon. John W. Mason and A. S. Hayden,
Of Fairmont; Joseph Moreland, Judge
R. L. Berkshire, r. NJ. G. Brown, Ma
3or John j. Brown, Judge okey John
son and George c. Sturglss.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-05
MERCENARY
TENDENCIES
OF BISHOPS.
Methodist General Conference Takes
Action to Check the Expense
Accounts of these Officers.
NET WITH INDIGNANT LOOKS.
Question of Amusements Subject Of
Reform Proposals-stormy
Scenes on the Floor.

CHICAGO. May 4.-struggling under
an avalanche Of memorials and resSlu-
tlons, the Methodist general conference
began to-day the real business Of its
long session. With excited debate It
took action to check alleged mercenary
tendencies of some of It's bishops. Then
1t appointed committees to make special
Investigations of some OF the great de-
partments of the church work.
Hardly u great reform which has been
agitated by Methodlsts in the past four
years but was proposed under one as
pect or another in the memorials that
were submitted. The question Of
amusements and the time limit for the
ministers were both the subject OF re-
form proposals, but these, as well as
other questions of deeper Importance,
were submitted to the standing commit
tees of the conference for thorough con-
slderation.
The scene on the conference floor was
even more animated than that of the
opening morning. when the provisional
delegates were admitted to seats. Half
n hundred delegates might be seen on
their feet at once, clamorlng for the rec
ognition of the chairman, Bishop War
rem and the debates were sharp. quick
and exciting.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-05

Passes the senate-Military Circles
Consider It the Most Important of
the session-Miles to be a Ideutep-
ant General.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 4.-To-
days session of the senate was render
ed especially noticeable by the passage,
after q debate lasting only three hours,
Of the army reorganization bill. In
military circles the measure is regard
ed as one Of the most important Of the
present session. It practically revolu-
tionizes the present stan arrangements
of the army. 1t proposes to change the
present system OF permanent appropri-
atoms in certain stan corps to one of
detail by n gradual process, as the Off
GERS now in those corps go out of ac.
tive service. AS vacancies occur In de-
partments of the adjutant general, the
inspector general. quartermaster gener-
al and commissary general. they are to
be filled by details from the line, the
details to be temporary and not to ex-
ceed four years. The new system is
not applied to the corps Of engineers.
medical department, pay department or
Judge advocate generals department.
Artillery Corps Established.
The bill dlscontinues the reglmental
organization OF the artillery and estab-
fishes an artillery corps of two
branches. viz: 1876 batteries of coast nr-
tillery and IS batteries Of field artillery,
with a total Of 17,44s men.
It provides for an increase Of one
hundred in the corps of cadets at West
Point, two at large from each state and
ten more to the present number of
twenty from the United States ut large.
The rank of the commanding general Of
the army is raised to that of lieutenant
genera! and that of the adjutant gem
eral to major general, the latter being
during the lncumbency of the present
adjutant general, General Corbin. The
President is empowered to place on the
retired list any officer who has been
suspended from duty by sentence of
courtmartlnl, or by executive order in
mitigation of such sentence, for a per-
lod extending to or within one year of
the time of his compulsory retirement
for age. This is well understood to ap-
ply to commissary General Eagan.
An amendment creating a veterinary
corps for the army, consisting Of a col
onal and thIrty-five other commissioned
officers, was attached to the bin after
spirited debate. the amendment being
adopted by vote of twenty-five to
twenty-three.