davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
Leads all North Carolina Dailes INN and Circulation

the British were again driven off The
fighting continues.
THE British losses We're very heavy
Eight ambulances were employed in col
lecting the dead and wounded.
THE generals report that the COM
mandoes are fighting bravely.
''Ladysmith fired few shells this
morning at our outposts until silenced
by Long Tom"
FRENCH TAKES PRISONERS.
Paardeberg. Feb. 22-(Thursday)-
There is little change in the situation.
There was intermittent shelhng today
and during the night large supply
column arrived.
1t is reported that two Thousand Beers
are operating northwards of this place.
Yesterday evening. after the last gun
had been fired, the Shropshires rushed
forward 200 yards further towards the
bed of the river and found a number OF
Boer dead.
General French captured, 70 more
prisoners, who had previously escaped
the Gordon and a patrol on the west
ward side. took thirty more.
JUNCTION OF Boz. FORCES.
New York, Feb. pa cable dispatch
from The Hague to a prominent Dutch
resident of New York, printed in the
Evening journal, says:
DIR. Leyds has received the follow
ing dispatch from President Kruger:
9 free State and Transvaal forces to-
gether south Of Paardeberg. Rein
forced and well ntrenched.'
BULLER'S CASUALTY LIST.
London. Feb 24-The War Office to-
day received from General Butler list
of casualties resulting from the fighting
of February 22nd as follows:
Killed, Lieutenant, the Honorable K.
C.. Cathcart (son of Lord Cathcart), of
the Rifle Brigade; Lieutenants Coe and
Parker, of the Lancashire regiment.
Wounded fourteen officers including
Major ,eneral Wynne and Colonel Har-
ris, of the East Surveys.
General Butler concludes:
Owing to the continuous fighting it
is impossible at present to give the num-
Der Of men killed or wounded"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
SURVEY FOR PACIFIC CABLE.
Commander lodges Makes Report
to Admiral Bradford.

Washington, Feb. 24-Admiral Brad
ford, Chief of the Equipment Bureau,
has received the report of Commander
Hodges, of the Nero upon the survey
made by that vessel of the Pacific Ocean
to find a practicable route for a sub
marine cable from California to Hon.
olulu, Guam, Midway Island, Luzon and
Yokohama. The officer reports shat his
survey developed a route for the Pacific
cable.
Commander Hodges reports that the
currents of the Pacific are very varia-
BILE and erratic and subject to a tidal in
fuence, especially in the vicinity of reefs
and islands, so that very careful naviga-
ton is necessary, especially from the Ha-
waiian Islands to Midway. A strong
current of one or two knots an hour set
ting with the wind frequently changed
to nothing in light weather i'll single
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
TOTH{ RESCUE OF
THE MCPHERSON
The Admiral Sampson Found
Her He pless.
HER PROPELLER BROKEN
A STORM HAD LEFT HER THUS
OFF CHARLESTON.
HER PROPELLER BROKEN
SHE WAS IOwtO TO Old POINT COMFORT
And viii Probably Go to New York for Re-
pairs She Brings the Bodies Of 96
Soldiers and Some Passen-
gers From Cuba.
gers From Cuba.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 24-The United
States Army transport Mcpherson, now
lies eff Old Point helpless, as the result
of broken shaft sustained four days
out Of San Juan, Z. X.
The story of the voyage, and the mis-
hap Of the transport were CLEANED to-
night by representative of the Asso-
ciated Press from ex-Ass;stant Quarter
Macklin. Mr.. Norton went to Cuba
and Porto X co for the purp Sc OF assist
ing in the eXhuming and shipment to
America Of the bodies Of our soldiers
who died in Cuba and Porto Rico as the
result of wounds, accidents and disease.
After a number of months of labor his
duties were completed and he left
Gibara, CUBA, on the Mcpherson on
February 18th for the United States.
The destination OF the Mcpherson is
New York city. The transport had on
board about 165 bodies, 65 of them be-
ing bodies Of soldiers who died of yei-
low fever
When several days out of San Juan
the Mcpherson encountered very heavy
'dHti Oh tic illSiI Va IuC @AbtS
her main shaft broke and left her help
less. Distress signals We're flown each
day, and AT night her, searchfght was
elevated to the top, to get the possible
range and distress signals constantly
made. After four days the fruit steam
er Admiral Sampson, bound from ia
lnaica saw the Mcpherson, steamed up
and took her in tow, and dropped her of
Old Point Comfort this morning about
s O'Clock. The Mcpherson now lies off
the Fort, and it is understood that she
will probably not be repaired here but
Wei go to New York in tow.
Major Hutchins, who is in command
of the Mcr hers0n. was severely injured
during the storm by being thrown
against deck house.
During the storm, after great diff
Guilty four of the sailors succeeded in
flashing the propeller so it would not
turn and beat the rudder post A leg
Of mutton sail was rugged and this gave
progress enough to permit steering. On
Thursday an unknown Ward Liner
came along, remained by the Mcpherson
for three hours then concluded the lat
ter could get into port without assist
ance ana steam d away. While the DIS
abb d Ntransp6rt was DIR fling alony those
on board numbering in ali 1913 persons,
were put on half rations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
A COMPROMISE LIKELY.
Is Per Cent Tariff for Porto Rico for
Two Years.

Washington, Feb 24.--The Republicans
met in conference at S o'clock tonight in
the Hall of the House, to consider the
situation ON the Porto Rioan tariff BILL
Unusual interest attached to the meeting
owing to the division of sentiment which
has developed ON the ban.
At the conclusion of the conference
Representative Cannon, of Illinois, who
acted as chairman, was authorized TO
make a statement on the general results.
He said:
The conference was in good temper
aud a real effort was made to harmonic
differences of opinion concerning the
Porto Rican Tariff Bill. 1t looks as
though this effort would be successful.
After full discussion the conference by
unanimous consent agreed to the selec-
ton of committee of ten members. five
Of whCm were to be appointed by the
chairman Of the caucus, from among
those in favor of the bill, and five We're
to be appointed from those who do not
agree to the bill in whole or in part, the
latter appointments to be made by a COM
nittoc of three, consisting of Representa-
tives Powers, of Vermont; Crumpacker.
of Indiana, and LOrrimer, of Illinois.
This committee is to report their conclu-
illusions and recommendations to the Re
publican conference to be held il the
Hall of the House Monday evening next
at O'Clock"
The discussion tonight indicates that
compromise will be arranged limiting the
- per cent tariff in Porto Rico TO two
years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
Roots Plan for a War College

Washington, Feb. 24.-The plans of
Secretary Root regarding the projected
war college are set out in letter of in
structions addressed by him to the board
charged with perfecting the plan. The
letter in part is as fellows:
In the general plan now under con-
Sideration of the War Department, the
Army College will be expected to com
slider and report upon the various ques-
items affecting the welfare and efficiency
of the army, including organization, me-
thodS of administration, armament,
equipment transportation, supplies,
mobilization, concentration, distribution,
military preparation, plans of campaign
and such other professional matters as
may be referred to it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
The Ship Subsidy Bills,

Washington, Feb. 24-An informal con-
ference of the Democratic members of
the House Committee on Merchant Ma
rine and Fisheries was held today i'll ref
erence to the Minor Shipping Subsidy
Bill. 1t was the general agreement that
neither of the bills proposed by the ma
jority was satisfactory. Representative
Fitzgerald, of Massachusetts, proposed
several amendments extending the time
within which Americans can purchase
ships abroad. allowing vessels to be pur-
chased anywhere and operated under the
American flag, aid requiring for every
ten of foreign shipping brought in an
equivalent in American ship yards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
A NOTABLE WEDDING
Lillian, Daughter of Lord
Pau 'cefote, Married.
The Groom the Hon. Robert Bromley, Of Stoke
Hall, England. The Couple Leave
for Palm Be oh, Florida.

Washington. Feb. 24.-The Honorable
Lillian Pauncefote daughter of Lord
Pauncefote, British Ambassador to the
United States, was married at noon to-
day to Honorable Robert Bromley, of
Stoke Hall, Newark, Nottinghamshire,
England.
The wedding was one of the most no.
table that has occurred in Washington
for many years.
The bride, TO the great uneaSiness Of
her Sriends, had been quite sick all the
week and leaned heavily ON the arm OF
her father as the procession moved
down the aisle Of St. Johns church. Her
wedding gown was a full court costume
of white satin. the front a cleaning
network Of lace and pads, while masses
of lace caught with orange blossoms,
edged the long court train from the
shoulders to the floor.
The ceremony was performed by Rt.
Rev. Bishop of Washington, Henry
Yates Satterlee assisted by Rev. Alex
ander MacKay-Smith, rector of St.
Johns. After the ceremony wedding
breakfast was served at the Embassy
TO 400 guests. Mr. and Mrs. Bromley
later left for Palm Beach. Fla, and will
soon return to England, where the young
matron will be presented at court.
Among the distinguished guests were
the Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay,
the Misses Hay, Secretary and Mrs.
Root Secretary and Mrs. Hitchcock, the
Misses Hitt hcOck, Postmaster General
and Mrs. Smith, Miss Wilson, daughter
of thf Saprptor.v nf 4 prinrllturoA anH
members of the, diplomatic corps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
THE CONDITIONS UNCHANGED
Roberts May be Endeavoring to Starve
Cropje Out.

London. Feb. 24.-(2:15 p. M.)-The
dispatch 'front.' aardeberg, dated Thurs
day, February 22nd, made public this
afternoon shows that the condition Of
General Cronje, apparently. had not
changed for the better or worse up 10
Thursday. and confirmation of the Dur
ban report announcing General Cronje's
surrender, is eagerly awaited. At this
hour the War Office has no news, and
ii is regarded as a curious fact that the
firSt news of the surrender, if true. sh }uld
have come from Durham. Lacking better
authority, the Durham dispatch is re-
garded dis doubtful announcement. The
arrival of the British supply column at
Paardeberg may have given General
Roberts the opportunity to resume his
fierce attack on General Cronje's laager,
for. doubtless, he would not keep ZIP the
vigorous cannonade with which he start
ed. Possibly. the long wait may be
due to determination to endcavor 10
starve out General Cronje's gallant force.
Other late Paardeberg dispatches say
fhe Beers plight is still hopeless and
that Lord Roberts is ready TO meet all
their reinforcements.
A special disp itch from Arundel, I'M
der date of February 23rd. says:
The Beers have formed a strong force
seven miles west OF here. General Glenn
ents has kept UP a searching fire on their
kopjes. We expect to take their position
before sunset"
\ war bulletin published IN Pretoria
February 22nd said communication with
General CrUnje was still open February
21st and that reports ef heavy fighting
occurring east of General Comics lager
have been received.
\ SterksIroom disratch of February
23rd says British refugee from Heide-
berg asserts that the Beers have adj
mitted losing FIVE hundred men in the
assault ON Ladysmith. J nuary 9th and
that it was true that Gen. Joubert was
no longer in command. 1t added that
sore Free StaterS were publicly fIogcod
for cowardice after the battle of Bel
mont.
The British casualties at Koodoosberc
4. Drift February 9Th and Kip Kraal Feb
ruary 10th were seven officers wounded
four mea killed and ninety-six men
wounded.
BRITISH HURLED BACK TWICE
Boer Headlaager Natal. FRIDAY. Fob
23 Yesterday the British crossed the
Tugela in large numbers. with cannon
and over sixty wagons. They attacked
the EFmelo and Middle Burghers COM
mandoes. but were forced to retreat
under heavy Mausar fire
"A renewed attempt to storm the
Ermclo men was made this morning, but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
Shariettl at havana.

Havana, Feb. 24.-Monsignor Sbarret-
ii, the newly appointed Bishop of Ha-
vana, arrived this morning and landed at
8 O'Clock. A procession was formed and
the Bishop went to the Cathedral, where
he was formally installed. Many clergy
went to meet the prelate. There was no
demonstration.
a committee consisting of Generals
Maxine Gomez, Lacret, Cisneros and
others issued a manifesto last night eau
tioning the people against making an I'M
seemly demonstration against Bishop
Sbaretti The manifesto said:
Sharefti
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
Warrants Tor Bank Officers.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 24.-On appiica-
ton of a committee representing 1000
creditors, warrants were issued today for
the arrest of the officers of the defunct
Savings Bank.
II Is charged that the president,
cashier and board of directors were re-
miss in their care of the banks funds,
and that to criminal negligence was due
the final collapse of the institution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
TO START A BOOM FOR GUFFEY
To Succeed ] K Jones as Democratic
National Chairman

Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 24.-County
Chairman Joseph Hawley has called a
meeting of the County Democracy for
next Saturday. when a boom for Ma
tional Committeeman J. NJ, Guffey to
succeed J. X. Jones as chairman of the
Democratic National Committee will be
launched. Chairman Hawley is authori-
ty for the announcement that the meet
ing next week will endorse Mr.. Guffey
and put in motion 4 movement which it
is hoped will result in placing the Penn
sylvania member ut the head of the
committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25

The Sea Rough and All Her Lights
Out,

Portland, Maine, Feb. 5.-(Sunday.)-
steamer believed to be the California,
Of the Allen Line, is ashore off Fort
Williams, Portland harbor.
\ telephone message from Fort WEI
lams says the steamer is large one,
and is about 1880 yards from shore
with all her lights out. The sea is very
rough.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
Bids for Ship Filters Shops.

Washington. Feb. 24.-Bids were open
cd at the Navy Department today for
the erection Of ship-ftter's shop at the
Norfolk Navy Yard. The lowest bidder
was the Penn. Bridge Company, of Bea-
yer Falls, at $94,616.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
COL. WILLIAM C. ELAN DEAD.
Editor in Chief of the Norfolk Vir-
ginian-PilO

Norfolk, Feb. 24.-Colonel William
c. Elam, editor-in-chief of the Norfolk
Nirginian-Pilot, died at his home in
.oluis& county at 10 p. m. today.
Mr. Elan was a native of Fayetteville,
n C.,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
HEARS HE HAS BROKE THROUGH
Berlin Understands Cronje Is Out Of
the Trap

Berlin, Feb. 24.-(6:10 p. m.)-Sev-
eral newspapers here announce that they
learn from private sources that General
Cronje has succeeded in forcing his way
through the British lines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
With the Mcpherson

Norfolk, Feb. 24.-I'he
army transport McPhersos,
Hutchins. was towed II
Roads this morning by tht
steamer Admiral Sampson,(
the big transport driftin
about at sea several hund
Charleston, S. G.. The Mel
her propeller Monday and
experience in the storm Of
day night. She will be
Norfolk Navy Yard fol
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
Frank H, Davis Appointed

Washington Feb. 24.-Frank B.
Davis. Of North Carolina, has been APP
POINTED a second Lieutenant in tie army,
TO rank from February 1st, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25

At Philadelphia, Pal
detectives arrested Wi
Richmond. Va, and y
Camden, n. j., who ard
ark, n. j., for the robbd
that city.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16

with cough to take DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and Favorite
Prescription alternately.
Mr. Brooks got the Golden
Medical Discovery and I
took it as directed. The
cough left me at once and
! got better so rapidly my
husband was astonished at
my Improvement. I took
six bottles of the two
medicines. I am now able
TO work and do the wash
ing for two families
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16
Many Thanks, Neighbor.

The Dona Ana County Republican,
pu blished ct Las Cruces, reprints al
most entire the circular letter sent out
by the Ell Paso chamber of commerce
on the meeting of the Texas State
Teachers Association to be held in tb ts
city next month, and comments editO-
rally as follows:
The teachers convention in Ell Paso
in June should mean much for the
Advancement of schools over q wide
range of territory. The rates are go
reasonable that every teacher can GER
tainly afford to attend and become
better fitted for the profession and
pave the way TO better salary. The
Ell Paso chamber of commerce has un-
doubleday been instrumental In secur-
ing low railroad rates, also the citizens
of that place are developing this op-
portunity of becoming better known to
the world and therefore deserve
credit"
Secretary Russell sent out about 500
copies of the circular to newspapers of
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and
Mexico,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the finest pills 1 ever used. ID. j.
Moore, Millbrook, Ala. They quickly
cure all liver and bowel troubles.
Fred Schaefer, druggist.
The easiest and most effective
method of purifying the blood and in.
vigorating the system is to take De.
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for cleansing the liver and
bowels. Fred Schaefer, druggist.
"After suffering from piles for
fifteen years 1 was cured by using two
boxes of De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. -
writes w. Baxter, North Brook, N.
G. 1t heals everything. Beware OF
couuterfeits. Fred Schaefer. druggist
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16
Free OF Charge.

Any adult suffering from q cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat OF
lung troubles of any nature, who will
call at any drug store, will be present
ed with . sample bottle of Boschee' e
German Syrup, free of charge. Only
one bottle given TO one person, and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such q sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in. all parts of the civilized world
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
will tell you its success was marvellous.
1t Ia really the only Throat and Lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi-
clans. One Is cent bottle will cure or
prove Its value. Sold by dealers in ali
civilized countries.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16
Beware of a Cough

A cough is not disease but a symp-
tom Consumption and bronchitis,
which are the most dangerous and
fatal diseases, have for their first indi-
cation q persistent cough, and If pro-
perly treated as soon as this cough
appears are easily cured. Cham ber-
lain's Cough Remedy has proven
wonderfully successful, and gained Its
wide reputation and extensive sale by
it's success In curing the diseases which
cause coughing. II it Ia not beneficial
it will not cost you cent. For sale by
all Druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16

dam question is horse of an entirely
different color.
Forblds Iron Buildings.
The marshal of Silver City has post
ed up notices forbidding the further
construction of sheet iron buildings
within the fire limits of the city.
RosWell's Majority.
Roswell wants to be city. She has
the required 5000 population and prob
ably after the next census will take &C
tive steps toward obtaining a munich
pal charter.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16
"After suffering from severe dyepep

"After suffering from severe dyspep-
sia over twelve years and using many
remedies without permanent good |
finally took Kodol Dyspepsis Cure. 1t
did me so much good recommend IL to
everyone writes J. E. Watkins,
Clerk and Recorder, Chillicothe. Mo.
IL diRests what you eat. Fred
Schaefer, druggist.
J. Q. Hood, Justice of the Peace,
Crosby, Miss, makes the folio vim &
statement: 81 can certify that One
Minute Cough Cure will do all that is
claimed for It. My wife could not get
her breath and the first dose of 1t reliev-
ed her. 1t has alec benefited my whole
family. "It acts Immediately
and cures coughs, colds, Group. grippe
bronchitis' asthma and all throat and
lung troubles. Fred Sohaefer druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16
Gers
.0IdSoresN
%l!

Thin, Diseased, Impure Blood, Bumps
ions Eczema itching and Burning Sir
nd all Blood and Skin HumOrs cured
Blood made pure and rich and all sore
lealed by taking few bottles of Botani
Blood Balm Oh. B. b.. Sold at Dru.
torres, large bottles, ST.. Botanic Bloc
Balm (B. B. b. thoroughly tested for 3
ears. Cures when all else fails. Try it
Send cents to pay postage on Free tris
sottle. Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16
NEW MEXICO.
ElddIerS' Convention.

Carlsbad is to have a fddlers' con
vention in connection with her cowboy
carnival to be held in July or August
Arizona Hay And Alfalfa
Crop news from Pima report haying
at it's height, wheat beginning to
whiten and alfalfa worth S5 a ton In
the stack.
As Others See Us.
The Las Vegas Optic says: The
proposition to establish a U. 8. mint al
81 Paso, Texas, is all right, but the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16

1t has been wittily said of the martyrs
that they were people who were cannon
AIDED while they lived and were canon-
lied when they were dead. The same
thing might be said of many woman,
who has been cannonaded by censures
and criticisms while she lived aud cam
oniZed as d saint after death.
Husbands don't mean to be small and
selfish. But they can't understand The
sIIfferings which come with facilitating
drains, irregu1arity, inflammation, or ul-
Ceration of the sensitive female organs
Thousands of happy women pay trib-
ute to the wonderful change in their
lives effected by tI1e use of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t is not cure
all 1t has specific purpose, in the cur
ing OF diseases peculiar to women. 1t
cures these diseases perfectly.
Sick women can consult DIR. Pierce
free by letter. Each letter is treated as
sacred confidence, privately read and
promptly answered. All answers are in
plain envelopes. Address DR.. r. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
My health is much better since have beer
using DIR. Pierce's medicines writes Mrs Cora
I.Tooks, of Martin, Franklin Co., Ga. "After
having miscarriage in 1896 I suffered with
pain III my left side and a lingering cough which
grew worse and worse. used Wine of c.,
but Il only gave me temporary relief. Last
spring got past doing anything and my hus-
band went to the drug store and called for Wine
OF c, and the merchant recommended DR..
!'-c--e'5 Favorite Prescription as better SO he
bought one bottle. began to take it directed
in the pamphlet wrapped around the bottle
The book said If the disease was complicated
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-16
Hotel PalaeiO, Chihuahua.

A Labansat, as successor of &c. Nc
Dermott, will conduct the above hotel
an the American plans. The new man.
agementassures the public of fret class
arrangements in every detail.