The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-02-14
RECORD OF CRIMES.

someone was perpetratlng a pracuc2l
joke.
The Democratic Legislature met in
Louisville and received a message from
Governor Beckham, reciting the failure
of the peace negotiations, and recon-
mending that the legislature con-
tinue its sessions in Louisville, as he
could not guarantee the personal seem
rity of the members nor protect them
from unwarranted interference. The
Democrats decided to remain in Louis
vile for the present.
w. S. Taylor, the Republican claim.
ant for the governorship of Kentucky,
issued a proclamation refusing to sign
the agreement made between Repubh
cans and Democrats, but saying he viii
allow the controversy to be settled in the
courts. He had some of the troops sent
away from Frankfort, and ordered the
legislature reconvened in Frankfort, in.
stead of London.
The jury found a verdict of guilty %
first degree murder against Roland B,
Molineux, the New York clubman, &C.
cused of poisoning Mrs. Katherine ].
Adams, Dec. 2S, 1898.
Governor Taylor, of Kentucky, de-
cided on Saturday, after conference
with large number of prominent Re-
publicans from all over the state, not &c
sign the Louisville agreement, but to lei
the controversy over the state govern
ment to take its due course. He issued
l. proclamation, reconvening the general
assembly in Frankfort on Monday after,
noon, February ~, at noon. The
greater part of the militia were at the
same time ordered to their homes.
The Republican senators and repre-
sentatives of the Kentucky Legislature
met and organized at London. Resolu'
tions deploring the death of Goebel
were adopted, and adjournment wal
taken.
NEWS OF FOREIGN LANDS.
Butler, in his fighting across the Te
ugla, claimed an important position, bat
it was reported was temporarily
checked. His loss was 25O.
General French, who has now re-
turned to Rensberg from his conference
with Lord Roberts, has sent what is dc
scribed as an overwhelming force Of in.
fantry to seize Norval's Point. This ii
where the railway, before it was de
stroyed, crossed the Orange river and
connected with the Free State trunk
line with Bloemfontein.
An offensive and defensive alliance
has been made between Portugal and
Great Britain whereby the former is tC
give to the latter the Portuguese ports
in South Africa by which the Beers are
importing arms and men, while Eng.
land is arming wholesale to keep the
powers from interfering
Dr. Leyds, representative of the
Transvaal it is learned, went to Berlin
with the hope of floating loan with
the aid of German or Russian finan.
ciers, but failed in his purpose.
Lord Roberts, British commander-in.
chief i'll South Africa, sent a note tc
Presidents Steyn and Kruger complains
ing against the wanton destruction ot
property in Natal by the Beers.
The British troops at Ladysmith made
an attempt to cut their way out and join
Buffers forces, with what success is moi
known.
Ex- Empress Eugenie, who has been
critically i'll in Paris, is recovering.
General Macdonald, with the Black
Watch, defeated the Beers at Koodoos.
berg, and withdrew in good order al
Methuen's command.
Cable advices from South Africa indi.
cate that the Boer forces are assuming
the aggressive in both Natal and Cape
Colony. In the latter there has been
some indecisive fighting near Rensberg.
A large force of Beers has moved south.
ward, in Natal, to point near the tn.
gela river. A rumor prevails at Durham
that General Joubert is leading column
of 5000 men toward General Buller's
camp, with the view of outtlanhng the
British army south of the Tugela.
Russia is mobilizing all its garrisoni
in the Caucasia, ON the Afghanistan
frontier, and the ameer of that country
Is assisting with his troops. Trouble alsc
threatens England in India, where the
natives are uneasy.
1t is now conceded in England that
the Salisbury ministry is firmly in power
and will be backed by the country in
continuing the war.
BUSINESS JOTTINGs.
Joshua Gregg & Co., dealers in furns
ture in New York, have assigned for
the benefit of creditors. The amount
involved is about 100000.
The Selby Steel Tube company uf
America, capital Sl5,OO0,O00, was incor.
porated at Trenton, n. j.
MISCELLANEOUS.
At Washington, Rev. Father Joseph
Algne, 5. j., director of the observatory
owned by the Jesuits at Manila, was in
troduced to the president by Senator
Beveridge. 1t is said that he has come
to Washington at the request Of the wal
department and has brought with him
certain maps and documents desired by
the Philippine commission in the repa
ration of the second part of their report.
Near Pittsburg, Mother Elizabeth
Strange, of the Sisters of Mercy, is
,,accipcy aNuoxy from, old aga aud ,yapor.1l