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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
CAPTURED BY BOERS.
Forced To Surrender, Causing
Alarm in England.

London, Nov. 3O.-The most start
ling proof that the war in South Afri-
ca is still full of vigor is contained in
Gen. Roberts dispatch amour ing
the 100 British troops with two GSns
have surrendered to the Beers at De
Wetsdorp southwest Of Bloemfontein,
after loss OF Is killed and 40 wound-
ed. This striking success cannot fail
TO encourage the Cape Colony revolt,
which Is now most imminent dan
ger. The truth is, according TO the
most reliable information, that the
situation in Cape Colony is now more
perilous than at any time since the
outbreak Of the war.
The disaster has sent a thrill OF
alarm through Great Britain. The
censorship continues so strict that
there is no hope of arriving at n clear
conception OF the actual position Of
affairs in South Africa.
London. Dec. Lord Roberts has
handed over the command Of the Brit
ish troops in South Africa 10 Lord
Kitchener. London papers urge the
government 20 try 10 arrange terms
Of peace with Hoer generals.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
STo RIA.
Rear, tbs 1The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature oi &zIAIZu
HARD WINTER IS COMING.
E-perienced Woodsmen See Certain
Indications of nm Unusually
severe Season.

"Au the signs in the woods" ex-
planned an experienced woodsman 70
Washington Star reporter, point 70 a
very severe winter, though it may be
short one. The squirrels have already
begun laying away their winter store
of nuts, though in the immediate coun-
try around Washington the nuts have
not begun 10 fall TO any great extent.
The crop Of acorns, hickory and chest
nuts is unusually large this fall, some
trees that have come under my obser-
vation bearing at least double the
quantity they did last year. This is
very reliable sign of severe winter.
Another sign is the crop Of persim-
mons, which is also extra heavy. The
few frosts that we have had have not
done much 90 ripen the persimmon
and many of them are yet green. My
observation convinces me that these
signs are entitled 20 some dependence,
though, Of course, they are not recog-
nized as infallible by the authorities
on the subject. think have satisfied
my own mind on the bearing the per-
simmon has on the weather that is TO
follow and that this is incontroverti-
BILE: If the persimmon ripens and falls
early the winter will be brief, but if it
holds on 10 the tree late into the fall
the winter is very liable TO be late in
its wind-up and severe while IL prevails.
The animals are preparing for a cold
winter, and there are some reasons for
believing that they know what they
are about"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Porto Ricnn Delegate Arrives.

New York, Dec. 3.-Porto Rico's
first delegate TO congress. Frederick
Degetau, is in this city. lie arrived
on the steamer San Juan Saturday
night. and viii stay here TO visit friends
for a fov days before he goes TO
Washington. lie has a great desire
TO study the English language "My
people want to become root and
branch American" he said Sunday.
I'VE cannot do it too quickly. We
recognize that we are naturally Amer
leans, and that our future is part Of
the future of this country"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
show nm IncreH-..

Washington. Dec. THE division
Of customs and insular affairs Of the
war department has prepared for pub
LEGATION statement showing that the
total receipts from customs sources
in Cuba for the ten months ending
October 81, 1900, were $l3,215.4o9,
while for the same ten months Of 1899
they were $12,12o,991, an increase in
1900 Of S1.09i.5O7.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
SLated on Thin lee.

Milwaukee, Dec specials 10 the
Sentinel record three deaths in the
state from drowning of skaters who
venturcd on thin ice. They are:
Paul Dietrickson. son Of Rev. =. Diet
rickson, of Necedah: George Schulz
kowski, a boy of Green Bay: David
Culv. OF Fond dn Lac. aged 20.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child 10 be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ates too often, II the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

buuion. irst soak the corn or bunion
drawing cd and apply Chamberlain $
ously for FIVE minutes at each appliCa-
ton. A corn plaster should be worn for
a few days to protect II from the shoe.
As general linimeut 'or sprains,
bruises. lameness and r. = atism. Pain
Balm is unequaled. For $ e by Bivins
* Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Vote of CoIorado

Denver, Col, Dec. THE official
canvass of the presidential vote in
Colorado was finished Monday. Based
on the highest vote received by the
electors on each side, Bryan received
1872 ga, and Mckinley 93,1i1, making
Bryan's plurality 29,S03.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

Fifteen seminariSts. who had hidden
themselves in a ciStern. were, the dis
patch says tied 10 stakes and forced to
drink the blood Of the first victim.
They were then killed.
\ Chinese priest and two Christians,
who attempted TO escape, were caught
and put in a small hut, where they were
burned
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

Both makers and circulators of coun-
feits commit fraud. Honest men will
not deceive you into buying worthless
counterfeits of DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve. The original is infallible for
curing piles, injuries, eczema and skin
diseases. Sharrar * Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
DIcs nj snrinuneId.

Springfield. H.. Dec. flames A
Winston. clerk OF the United States
court in oklahoma under Judge w VI
Springer, died Tuesday morning In
this city of diabetes, aged 76 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Rinters Sentenced.

Akron. O., Dec. fudge Kohler SEN
fenced three more of the convicted
rioters, John Roden and Richard HUI
lett being sent TO the penitentiary for
one year each az , Claude BENDER to
the workhouSe for 30 days. William De
witt wa, convicted Of participating in
the riot. making thctcnth conviction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Unnk Note Circulation.

Washington, Dec. at the close
of business November 30 the total cir
culation OF national bank notes was
1892 PIP 40j, an increase for the year of
SIS 152 157
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Coinage ut the MINIS.

Washington, Dec 3.-During Novem-
Der the total coinage at the mints of
the United States was $lG,54j, 12O, rs fol-
lows: Gold, $13.1Sj.OOO; silver, $780,
600: minor coins, S230.120.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Descendant of Washington Dead.

Washington, Dec. Miss Eugcuia
Washington. grcat-grauduiccc Of
George Washington, one of the found
ers Of the Society OF Daughters Of
the American Revolution and presi-
dent of the Society Of Founders and
Patriots. died in this city Friday
morning.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

Today take Foley's Honey and Tar
1t positively prevents pneumonia, or
other serious results II may be too late
tomorrow. Sharrar * Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Will quickly
heal the worst burns scalds and not leave
a scar. Ii can be applied TO cuts and
raw surfaces with prompt and soothing
effect. Use it for piles and skin dis.
eases Beware of worthless counterfeits.
Sharrar x Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse your stomach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bowels
making you feel like a new man. For
sale by Bivins * Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
= a. . -
ACard

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
20 refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if
1t fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 2j-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
SHARRAR q MUIHOLLAND, Alma.
BIvINS * RHODES, Alma.
l060-yr FRED HUDSON, Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Don't Hesitate

or fool away your money. If you are
wells Syrup Pepsin for constipation,
sick headache or any kind of stomach
trouble and you will be cured, for it is
guaranteed by Sharrar < Mulholland,
the leading druggists of the town.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Returns To the Fold.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Senator Stew
art. of Nevada, has had his name placed
on the republican caucus list. He has
been a silver party man for the last
ninhf Nnnrs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

Manila, Dec. NEARLY 1900 Fill
pinos at Santa Maria, near Vigan,
Luzon, have taken the oath of al
legiance to the United States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

lll-gotton gains are never enough
to furnish an easy pillow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
SLAUGHTERED BY CHINESE
Governor of Province of Shan-Si
Himself Leads in the Murder
ing of Missionaries.
CATHOLIC BISHOP AND OTHERS KILLED.
Enticed to the Governors Residence
They Are Put To Death-FOrced
No Further Information Concern
ing Agreement of ENJOYS.

Washington, Dec. NO further in
10, nation has been received from Min
ls&r Conger concerning the agret-
n eat Of the ENJOYS on the demands TO
b. made Of China, and the department
OF state is still in the dark as to his
action, although he has been fully ad-
cised as TO the attitude and desire Of
the president. Nor has anything been
done by any other nation so far as
known.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

Many troubles are bubbles that
burst il we but touch them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

Zeal FOR the kingdom is enthusiasm
for humanity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

Penance for yesterday alone will not
please God for today
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

The man who shoots at two marks
hits neither.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Women as We'll as Men
Are Made M serable by
Kidney I -ouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

When you want prompt acting little
pills that never grippe use DeWitt's
Little Early RiserS. Sharrar X Mulhol
land.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Germany In Line.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The victory of
American diplomacy in China appears
TO be complete. Secretary Hay on
Saturday received cable dispatch
from Ambassador White at Berlin
stating that the German government
had decided TO recede from its de-
mands upon China and to accede to
the suggestions made 10y the United
States
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

urine scalds the flesh or II, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, il is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon it, the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due TO a diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not TO a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Another Massacre.

Berlin, Dec A special dispatch
from China 10 the Volks Zeitung re-
ports a fearful mission slaughter in
the province Of Shan-Si. The first vic
Tins. the dispatch says. were a Catho-
lie bishop and his coadiutors and four
European priests, Franciscans, Italian
and French.
The governor invited them 10 his
house. pretending TO give them better
projections; but when they arrived
their hands were tied. Then the gov
ernor himself poniarded them all Next
the governor went 10 the bishops resi-
acuce with number Of soldiers and
seized six MarseilleS sisters. He prom
Used them money and distinguished
husbands If they would renounce Chris
tianity. which offer they unanimously
rejected. Thereupon the governor
poniarded them and also number Of
Chinese priests, 30 Chinese sisters and
200 orphans from three TO 16 years OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Time of BuiIding Canal.

The time required 20 build the canal
hinges almost entirely on the time re-
ouired for the construction OF this dam.
The commission says eight years would
probably be n reasonable estimate for the
time of building it. At least two years
will be consumed i'm preparatory work
ard opening a harbor at Greytown, so
tfat # work on the dam should bc COM
menced Immediately thereafter. the time
required for completing the entire work
will be about ten years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
The Estimated Cost.

The commission then submits the esti-
mated cost Of "A canal on the Nicaragua
route. which totals $-o1.5o00o This csu-
mate is for canal suitable for naVisa-
ton by the largest ships now In exist
orce. and thus in accordance with the
terms of the bin pending iu congress.
1t provides for a double system OF locks
so that navigation can De maintained IL
one system bee closed for repairs or re-
ncwals If "a single lockage system is pro-
vided the cost viii be reduced Sl3.6'> ooe
Narrowing the bottom ono-third VII! per
nit ID further reduction of $i6.3i'o1o This
would bring the estimated cost down L.
AlG3 4l2 nuI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07
Route Of the Canal.

Taking up tho Nicaragua route in de-
tail. the commission says that the route
adopted follows essentially the lines laid
down by the Nicaragua canal commission
I'm it's report OF 1S97-1S99. 1t begins near
Greytown on the Atlantic side, follows
the San Juan rive. enters Lake Nicara-
qua and terminates at Brito on the Ia
cihc side. The distance from ocean to
ocean is about 1S6 miles. Plans are given
for the great harbors required at Grey
town and Brito. The most difficult en-
gineering work is the dam across the
San Juan river TO regulate the waters OF
LII 10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

by druggists. in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
free. also pamphlet tell
ing all about IL. incll
thousands OF testimor
from sufferers cured. |
& Co., Bingham,on. I
merton this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-07

thorough investigation has been made
not only of the Nicaragua and Panama
rot,-e. but of other possible routes the
commission keeping in mind the indus
trial. commercial and military value of
an intcr-oceanic canal, and also the
rights, privilege and franchises necessary
TO bc secured for the construction of
canal under the control, management and
nA,l1Dr.hLn of Tho I-nIlol Slllns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

THE LEWIS TRIAL.-At the trisl, at
Heatbsville, yesterday, of Charles r.
LIE Wis, charged with the burning of the
canning factory of T. Fl. Fallen, several
more State witnesses gave damaging
testimony against the prisoner. James
Jones, OF Baltimore, testified that 10
Lewsetts in the summer OF 1898 Lewis
urged him on several occasions to burn
the new factory which FallOn had
erected upon the site of the one burned
10 1896 Lewis offered him half OF the
canning factory if he would Ourn Fall
Ions place. Lewis told him, he testi.
fled that he had burned the first factory
by satursting bag with gasoline and
igniting it with match, but proposed
mat he fill cans with powder and put
them 10 the fire box of Fallon's boiler,
to be exploded when the fire should be
started. He also testified that Lewis
went to Baltimore and purchased the
powder in readiness. Witness describ-
ed his conversations with Lewis at
length. The grand jury was 10 session
again today, and two more indictments
were found against Lewis, one cbarg-
ing al attempt to poison the horse OF
The agent OF the receivers OF the
Lewisetts property. There are now
five indictments pending against him.
1t is not likely tina, the present case
will be concluded this week. As usual,
the courthouse was packed again to-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
Foreign News.

London, Feb. 16.-Lord Salisbury
Ambassador Choate and an envoy oil
the German government this afternoon
exchanged copies of the ratified Samoan
convention.
Southampton, Feb. 16 Edmund Gales,
tho merican naval cadet held here for ex.
animation on charge of robbing trsnsat-
lantic mails, was discharged today. The
British treasury Office refused to prosecute
Gales because the alleged offense was not com.
Ditted in British waters. The missing mai
was handed to the owner. Gales repeated
bis explanation that he found the bill on the
dock.
London, Feb. 16.-There was great ex-
element on the sock exchange today q
result of the news of French's success, in re.
leving Kimberley. All securities took
boom and South African mining shares rose
three points.
Pekin, Feb 16.-An imperial edict just is.
sued commands Ii Hung chang to desecrate
and destroy the tombs OF the ancestors of the
Chinese reformer Kang Yu Wei and offers
100 600 tsels fer the capture Of Ksng Yu
Wei, desd or al We.
London, Feb. 16.-Tbe admiralty today
order-d the reserve feet at Portmouth to be
fully manned and ready for sea at mo.
ments notice. The order is believed to fore
shadow the commissioning of the entire
British naval reserve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Montcalrn Oldham, for 20 years clerk
Of AccOmac county, committed suicide
yesterday by shooting himself. He
leaves wife and three children.
The twenty-third annual State con-
vention, Virginia Y. NJ. &. A., convened
in Hampton yesterday, with about 200
delegates in attendance.
MIR. John II. Whitmore died at his
home, near Leesburg, OF heart disease
yesterday morning, aged eighty years.
He was successful farmer aud widely
known.
The Randolph Macon WomeD's Col.
lege was formally dedicated with inter-
esting exercises at Lynchburg, yester-
day. Rev. DR.. Curry made the princi-
pal address.
William J. Garland, who is charged
with the murder of his aged wife by
forcing some instrument into her heart,
was taken from Phoebus to Hampton
Jail for safe-keeping. He will remain
IN jsil for ten days pending an invesIi-
CATION of the affair. The remains were
buried yesterday. The wOmau's heart
has been preserved as evidence.
Mr.. Westwood Hutchinson, of Ma
nsssas, received telegram yesterday
stating that his oldest brother, Major
w. Oscar Hutchinson, one of the best
known lawyers in Texas, had died
suddenly at his home in San Macos,
Tex Wednesday night. Major Hutchi-
son was born 10 Loudoun county sixty
three years ago. He served as major
in the Confederate army.
Rev. T. ], Mackay, pastor of the
Second Baptist Church. Newport News,
will resign his place on the board of pc
lice commissioners at the request OF his
congregation. The church has in
structed him to prosecute the persons
accused of libelling him in connection
with the recent scandal and will furnish
him the necessary funds. In the mean.
time, his offered resignation will re-
main in statu quo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Eighty thousand people in Berlin are
now afflicted with the grip. United
States Ambassador White is among
those affected.
Surrogate Fitzgerald, In New York,
decided that the Vanderbilt five million
trust fund ia not exempt from the in
heritance tax.
John L. Roper Company's sawmill,
at Roper, N. g., burned to the ground
yesterday. The mill was large one,
cutting sixty thousand feet of lumber
daily.
The book committee of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, at its session in
Chicago yesterday, fixed the salaries of
the effective bishops at $4,750; mission.
airy bishops a 500.
The French forces in the Central
Soudan defeated in big battle Rabah,
the principal chieftsin, and the strongest
opponent of the extension of French in
huence in the Soudan. Rabah's losses
we're over 1000 killed.
Lord Chesterfield and Miss Enid Viii.
son were married 10 London yesterday.
Lord Chesterfeld's gif s to the brides
maids were big saple muffs. His gift
to the bride was diamond tiara and
a check for about $4,000.
The special committee appointed by
the Episcopal convention to consider
and report in 1901 on the subject of d.
vOrce held another meeting in New
York yesterday, after which it adjourn
ed till November IA. Rev. DR.. Dix
said that at the November meeting Q
divorce canon would be made and then
the report of the committee would be
made public, in accordance with the
rules OF the convention, which required
nine months publicity for such re.
port.
The rectory belonging to st. James's
Episcopal Church, located near Friend
ship, Nd, few miles from the Ches-
speake Bay, burned to the ground a
few days since. The rectory was &C.
cupied by Rev. Alexander Gait and his
family. There was no insurance on
the personal property. The commu.
MON service belonging to the church
and presented by Queen Anne, 10 1902,
was destroyed. The almsplate pre-
sented to st. James by the wife OF the
first rector, Rev. Henry Hall, in 1882,
was also DESTROYED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

No record OF the movements OF
Gen. Roberts since last Wednesday has
reached the public 1t is supposed that
the expected battle will have occurred
by tonight. 1t is learned that Lord
Roberts's turning movement on theBoer
left flank was wider than had been in
tended, caused, it is supposed, by the
Boer plan OF opposition, of which moth
ing is yet known. A dispatch last
night states that the Beers have captur-
ed Rensburg, in northern Cape Colony,
the British retiring to Arundel, about
twelve miles farther south. This
shows that the Boer prospects of gei
ting in Lord Roterts's rear are improv
ing.
No word has been received recently
regarding Gen. Gatscre's 1900 men at
The impression in Lon
don is that these forces are on the way
to join Lord Roberts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16

THAT LAWS in this country are only
made for those who would live quiet,
peaceabe and orderly lives without
them. and not for the disorderly, Vi
cious and criminal classes, has long
been known and has become a recoe-
nized fact. A patent case in point is
afforded by Mr.. Taylor, the insurgeni
desperate in Kentucky and the armed
bands who obey bis orders. The con-
stitution aud laws of their State and
country are as nothing to them. Their
own sweet will is all the law they want,
and they obey no other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-16
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.

Thu. State republican committee, Mr.
Park ASnew Chairman, and Captain Asa
Rogers secretary, met last night al
Ford's Hotel, in Richmond, and select.
ed Norfolk as the place ard April 10 a.
the date of meeting of the State repub-
,ican convention, which elects delegates
to the national convention.
The most important action taken
was the adoption of resolution author
izing the chairman to appoint special
committee of five to meet 10 this city
and to report to the next meeting the
advisability and plan for the reorgan
ization of the party in Virginia.
Resolutions were passed congratula
Ing Governor Taylor, of Kentucky, Cd
his victorious election. A resolution
was also passed endorsing the McKin-
lev administration and the country at
large on the prosperity under his re-
.gime.
- The basis of representation in the
convention will be one delegate to each
two hundred voters. making the total
$50. 1t is a notable fact that the re-
presentation allotted the Black Belt
district is the smallest and that OF the
Ninth, where the vote is all white, the
aargest.l