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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
Evening Journal.

Rockefeller: Cheer up, old man.
Evening Journal.
Having got corner loosened, he
seized the border in both hands and
heaved and tugged, and there was a
rip, rip, rip all along the base.
board. All he had to do was to
walk around the room and heave
away. Some men would have
folded the carpet over and rolled it
up when it was free from the floor,
but Mr.. Bowser didn't He drew a
long breath, wiped the sweat out of
his eyes and rushed the carpet to.
gether in heap TO resemble a small
haystack. As sort of grand wind
up and to reduce the height Of the
pile he fell on it. Two yells and
whoop followed, and the sounds
jumped the cat out from under the
lounge and brought Mrs. Bowser
down stairs on wings. He hadn't
meant to yell when he fell foul of
the tacks and imagined for minute
that he had kicked over humble
bees nest, but he was taken by
surprise However, Mrs. Bowser
found him on his feet and
struggling to preserve a calm and
careless demeanor, and she could
only remark
"It must have been cats fighting
in the back yard. see you've
got the carpet up. The next thing
is to dust the ceiling. I'll get you
feather duster."
When she had handed him the
buster and disappeared, Mr..
Bowser advanced and kicked that
heap OF carpet about 10 times as
hard as he could swing his leg. A
hundred tacks had jabbed into him
and left smarting wounds, but he
felt easier after the kicking All
that was needed now to finish ND
was to use the buster. He carried
the stepladder over to a corner and
mounted it and began work, and
as he worked he chuckled. Mrs.
Bowser had figured on standing the
house on its head for two or three
weeks, but he had got the best of
her. Breakfast and dinner would
be served at tho usual hours, and he
wouldn't have to climb over scrub
brooms, mop sticks and pals of
water to get in or out of the house.
he was using the buster about as a
laborer uses a crowbar and aatier.
ing himself that the house would
soon go 10 rack without him when
some movement caused the foot Of
the ladder TO slip. Mr.. Bowser let
fall the buster and grabbed some
thing, but il was too late. He felt
himself gong and yelled Murder
he heard the cat pattering in over
the bare floor, and he heard Mrs.
Bowscr ON the stars, and then he
landed somewhere and saw stars
and suns and moons dancing before
his eyes, and the sound Of many
wheels going around was in his
ears Tie wasn't dead. lie hadn't
even broken leg. lie opened his
eyes 90 find his head and shoulders
ON The floor and his feet slauung up
on Che haystack Of carpet. As he
lay thus for moment he heard the
cook asking in an awcd voice
ais be dead at last2"
And Mrs Bowser's voice was also
plain as she answered
81 don't think so. think he
turned over twice and struck on his
back"
Then Mr. Bowscr lost sight of
stars and inns and moons, and the
sound of wheels died away. and he
returned Co consciousness and the
United States lie took one lcg
down az time and then slowly and
with becoming dignity stood up and
leaned against The WALL The cook
.r.tfI ID r..... .r.T fL. 800 80 ID
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Idaho Labor Troubles.

Washington. Feb. 22.-When investiga-
ton of the Idaho labor troubles was re-
sumed today before the house committee
on military affairs. Chairman Hull stat
ed Governor Steunenberg Of Idaho, who Is
attending the Investigation, had protest.
ed against the line of procedure which in-
pugned state officials. Hull said the
governor held that the testimony in ef-
feet placed the state officials on trial, and
It that were the case they were entitled
to be present and be represented by coun-
sci.
The chairman called on Steunenberg to
make his own statement. Representatives
Lentz and Hay OF tine committee ener-
getically opposed this procedure and the
governors statement was deferred. Con-
siderable feeling developed among the
members as the inquiry proceeded. Lentz
sought to introduce an affidavit seeking
TO show that in Tim. dation of a miner had
been resorted to by the governor of Idaho
IN order to gain personal ends. The com.
mlttee refused to admit the affidavit.
Len'tz then gave notice the would at the
proper TIME move that the afIiant A, s.
Balch, be called as witness.
g. The chairman stated it would be neces.
sary hereafter to hold sessions during
the afternoon while the house was in ses.
sion and that he would request permis.
sion to do SO. Adjourned.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Withdrew From ForeSterS.

New York, Feb Pat the last meeting
of the Court Unique, Ancient Order of
Foresters, Brooklyn, the court withdrew
from the British order and Joined the For
esters of America. The Boer flag was un-
fured and greetedd with much applause.
Court Unique has a membership of 144
and each member was required to pay the
per capita tax of thirty cents each year
to the grand lodge in England. This tax
was increased to fifty cents head some
time ago. 1t was said that the increase
was in a measure tax upon the order
for the Boer war. The members refused
to pay and were suspended. An applica-
ton was made to the American order of
Foresters for admission, which was grant,
ed. Inside thehall of the assembly rooms
is a glass contribution box to receive
funds for The Netherlands Red Cross In
aid of the Beers.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
COLENSO HAS
BEEN OCCUPIED
BY THE BRITISH.

Chieveley Camp, Wednesday, Feb. 21.-.
Steady progress Of the relief column is
uninterrupted. The Beers Tuesday were
forced from their last position south of
the Tugela, resulting in the evacuation
OF Colenso which was promptly reoccu-
pied by the Dublin fusileers and Thorny-
croft horse. Transvaal flag was cap
tured, as was a handkerchief inscribed
with General Botha's name. This is
treasured as great trophy.
The Beers heavily shelled Hlangwana
hill and Colenso Wednesday. The Brit
ish advanced infantry was subjected to a
severe musketry fire., but they had ex-
cellent cover and the casualties we. few.
The Beers had the railroad running
from COlenso to Blwan. The British
continue to discover large quantities Of
ammunition The Beers are we'll equip
ped with food, and a quantity Of pro-
visions was left behind. 1t is expected
further resistance will be half hearted
and that Ladysmith will be reached in a
few days.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Canadians Lost Heavily.

New York Feb. PA special to the Tri-
bune from Montreal says: The news of
the heavy losses of the Canadian bat
TALON created a profound sensation
throughout The dominion. No details of
the action have come to hand except that
it was fought by the Canadians on Sum
day while pursuing Cronje's army at q
drift on the Modder river to the east Of
Jacobsdal. Seven out Of the eight COM
panies were engaged and the Canadians
lost in killed wounded and missing thirty
nsne men, being about ten per cent of the
force engaged. The losses are scattered
over the whole regiment and number
twenty killed and flfty-nine wounded, the
rest being missing or captured.
No officers were killed, but two-Major
Arnold, of Winnipeg, commanding COM
pany, and Lieutenant Mason Of Toronto,
were wounded, the former dangerously.
Flags are flying at half mast over the
city.
The spirit in which the public is taking
the news is shown in the action of J. A.
Barry, a rich young merchant of the town.
On his way to his office he learned from
a bulletin board of the death of his
younger brother, Cecil. and proceeded at
once to the telegraph Office where he tele-
graphed the government asking permis-
sion to 60 to South Africa at his own ex-
pense to take his brothers place in the
regiment.
The newspapers I'm their comments
agree in saying that the blood thus shed
will cement the union of Canada with the
empire.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
REBELLION HAS
BROKEN OUT IN
PERSIAN PROVINCE

New York, Feb. 22.-European news
papers just received give the details Of
a recent rebellion in the Persian province
Of Kurdistan. the rising being so seri-
Gus that Russia contemplated sending
troops into Persia. The Kurds of the
Ssouwotch- -Boulak district raised the
insurgent banner against the govern
ment Of Teheran under the leadership
of Ell Kan, Daboukir, Mayhour and Bel
sadas. the chiefs of the four principal
Kurdish tribes. These chiefs had re-
ceived from the shah honorfic distinc-
tions under the form of decorations and
high titles. Nevertheless, they had pre-
served their spirit of independence. They
are rich and enjoy great popularity so
that it was easy for them to group
around them 1900 Kurdish landowners.
They are the blind instruments of Mirsza
Fetach, the soul Of the anti-Persian
movement in Kurdistan. The governors
of Ssouwoutch-Boula up to this time
had recognized the real authority Of this
powerful Individual.
Prince Manoutcher- Mirsza, the new
governor, acted as II he did not recog-
nize it. In order to avenge himself the
cunning MirsZa Fetach concealed his
sentiments, but he melted the new gov
ernor to inflict corporal punishment on
one. Of the Kirdish beys. This punish
mentt was resented by the whole proud
and be1licose nobility OF Kurdistar1, and
was the signal for the revolt, only q
single tribe with its chief Nomad-Aga,
remaining faithful to Persia.
ManOutcller- Mirsza sent the comma nd
ant of the. troops, General Mushir- La CHI
ker, to Aserbeidchau to open negotia-
tions with the rebels. But all PROPOSE
tionas failed. and to satisfy the insur-
gents, who demanded the recall of Prince
Manoutcher, the latter was dismissed
from his Office as governor. The Kurdis-
tans then entered SsouWoutch- Boulak
and asked by telegraph that General
Mushir- Lachker should take the place of
Manoutcher.
Instead Of complying with their re-
quest. the shah sent them the severe and
energetic Semid Khan, who had already
been governor Of the province. This ap-
pointment set fire to the already troubled
situation, and then came the signal for
an armed struggle Thanks to their ac-
quaintances, the rebels entered the city
OF Tabriz, the residence of the governor
and there were daily fights with the
government troops. Finally Semid Khan
iert MS post and was replaced by a func-
tionary, Musul Mesnaleck, who was in
completely with the insurgents. Tran-
quilWy has prevailed from that moment
at least apparently, for the Kurds con-
tinue to demand kind of autonomous
government, with the right of choosing
their governor, whose appointment
would merely have to be approved by the
shah.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
WORK OF THE SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 22.--Several weeks
ago Senator Foraker, senior senator
from Ohio. was selected to read WASH
ington's farewell address today. 1t was
a notable compliment to him that when
the senate convened today all the public
and private galleries We're crowded and
scores OF people stood in the corridors
unable to gain admission. Forakers
reading was fine bit of elocution, and
he was congratulated by many of his
colleagues.
Penrose called attention to the an
nouncement he made yesterday concern
ing the calling up of resolution in.-
volving the right of Quay to a seat in
the senate as a member from Pennsyl-,
yania He said that while he would pre-
fer to have the case considered imme-
dlately he had been informed that a
number of senators desired to be pres
es's when 1T was called up, and as their
request was entirely reasonable. he
would not oppose the motion to adjourn
at this time, but he gave notice that he
would call up the Quay case tomorrow
at the conclusion of the morning ses-
sion
At 1905 p M. the senate adjourned.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
KearSarge To Be FLAGSHIP.

New York, Feb. 22.-It is said at the
Brooklyn Navy yard that the navy de-
partment has decided to retire the armor-
ed cruiser New York as flagship of the
north Atlantic squadron and replace her
Win the new battleship Kearsarge. The
New York has been the flagship of the
squadron since before the war with Spain
and has seen much hard service. The
cruiser is in need of an ovel hauling and a
rest In addition to the Kearsarge the
new battleship Kentucky and the recon-
structed cruiser Atlanta will be added to
the SQUADRON. a4fe New York is now in
West Indian waters and is expected at
the Brooklyn navy yard in April when
Admiral Farquhar will transfer his flag
to the kearsarge.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Word From Roberts.

London. Feb. ~. 4:17 p. m.-The war
Office has received from Lord Roberts
the following message. which was delay
ed in Transmission. dated Paardeburg,
Wednesday:
Yesterday afternoon was satisfied
by careful reconnaissance in force OF
the enemy's position that could not
assault 1t without very heavy loss
which was most anxious to avoid. Ac-
cordingly decided to lombard him with
ARTILLERY and turn my attention to the
-enemy's reinforcements The result
was most satisfactory. The Beers were
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Women Were Killed.

+ London, Feb. 22.-The Daily Mali
prints the following dispatch from Mafe-
king, dated Tuesday, Feb. 81: The
houses in the woman's laager are riddled
with bullets, Notwithstanding the Boer
promises. A woman who was standing
with sucking child was shot through
the breast while among 400 women and
children an explosion of a 94-pounder
shell burst in the laager. a piece fixing
itself in the spine of nine-year-o
child. The explosive caused blood pois-
oning and he fingered several days in
agony.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Reports Say There Is No
Hope Of His Escaping.
HEAVY FIGHTING SUNDAY
BO erS Admit a Loss of Over
500 Men at Paardeberg--
British Casualties Not
Given Out Yet.

London Feb. %. 1:45 p. Nall the war
Offices information is said to point to
General Cronje's escape being impossible
and it is now generally taken for grant
ed that Roberts has him surrounded.
All critics Of the afternoon newspapers
urge rushing reinforcements to Roberts
so he may be able to risk much in en-
deavoring to inflict decisive defeat be-
fore the Boer forces gathering from
every quarter strengthen General Cron-
je's threatened force.
Buffers apparent tardiness and failure
to prevent the Beers from slipping round
to assist Cronje creates no little COM
ment.
The relief of Ladysmith is now taken
TO be a matter Of course and as likely
to be announced before the end Of the
week but 1t is quite within the probabil-
tiles that severe fighting will occur pre-
vious to the relief, while detachments
to be sent by Butler to reinforce Rob-
erts subsequent to the relief are likely
to meet with strenuous resistance in the
passes of Drakenberg in which fairly
powerful burgher forces remain.
Boer reports say Joubert's nerves are
unstrung and he no longer exercises the
chief command.
A dispatch from Sterks' Spruit dated
Wednesday says the prominent rebels
in this district intend to surrender and
the Stormberg rebels will shortly lay
down their arms.
There have been many eulogisitic refer
ences to the speeches OF Laurer and
other Canadians on the subject Of losses
of the Canadians in South Africa, con-
cerning which, curiously enough, there
is not single word. official or other
wise known or published here except
that two officers were wounded.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Curious Coincidence.

London, Feb. 22.-The Times says edi-
torially: The silence Of Lord Roberts is
susceptible of more interpretations than
one, but it certainly indicates that the
serious operations in which he is engaged
are not yet complete. Our correspond
ent at Lorenzo Marques mentions seri-
Gus report which may be another ver-
sion of the Boer story regarding General
Dewitt that comes from Pretoria or
the capture of the Riet convoy. If the
two events have occurred it would be a
curious coincidence.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
GENERAL CRONJE
HAS ASKED FOR
AN ARMISTRICE.

Paardeberg Drift, Orange Free State,
Tuesday, via Modder River. Wednesday.
Feb 21.-One of the costliest actions of
the war occurred at Paardeberg Drift,
on Sunday, February 1S. General Kelly
Kenny. in his pursuit of Cronje, caught
his rear guard at Kip Drift and followed
the burghers to the Beers laager at Ko-
doorand. The drift action began at day.
break mounted infantry driving the
Beers guard up the river towards the
main body. while another body of mount
ed infantry manouevered on the right
front and flanked the Beers. The Brit
ish main body advanced to outf1ank the
Beers laager on the bank Of the river.
Kelly-Kenny having seized two drifts.
found the Beers strongly enclosed, and
ordered an attack, with the Highland
brigade on the left and General Knox 8
on the center and right, while General
Smith-Dorrien's brigade crossed the
river and advanced along the north
bank.
On both the north and south banks the
ground is level and the advance across
this was deadly and the British losses
were heavy. The battle was an exact
replica of Modder river. The soldiers
were under fire all day and all the fight
ing had no definite result, as the Beers
laager was well barricaded and they re-
manned therein.
British guns shelled the laager vigor-
ously and the Beers confessed to a loss
OF over 800 men. The terrific shellins
was resumed on Monday when Cronje
asked for an armistice. The shelling was
continued Tuesday, over so guns pouring
lead into the Boer camp.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
ShOShOne Chief Dead.

Chicago. Feb. ga special to the
Tribune from Cheyenne, Wyo., says: Wa.
Shake, chief of the Shoshone Indians
died in his tepee on the Wind river reser-
walton in central Wyoming last evening
after a lingering illness Of several
months. He was SO years old. For 63
years he was at the head OF his tribe.
He was ever the friend of the white man
and rendered valuable aid to the early
settlers of the west. He was a devout
Christian and his example and teachings
he brought the Shoshones up to a high
standard of intelligence.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
CHARLES v. CLARK
GIVES TESTIMONY

Seminary at Deer Lodge, was the next
witness. He produced a letter written
him by Clark last October which the doc
tor had taken to Justice Brantley in con-
nectlon with the Welcome disbarment
case.
After a very short testimony the wit
ness was excused and c. w. Clark re-
called. He continued his specific denials
of testimony of witnesses for the prose-
cution who had made statements indi-
eating his connection with efforts to COR
ruptly influence members Of the legis!a-
ture.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Butler Is Approaching.

London, Feb. 22.-The Morning Posts
second edition publishes a dispatch from
Ladysmith dated Feb 10, which says
that the bombardment there was of an
unusual persistence and activity from
Buluwayo and Blauwbank, but is doing
small damage. The garrison is in good
spirits over General Roberts success and
the advance Of General Butler, which Is
now visible.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Bonner Stock Farm.

New York. Feb. 22-The Bonner stock
farm at I'arrytewn. N. T.. is. not TO nass
out of existence despte the sale of all the
trotters and PAGERS which belonged to
the late Robert Bonrer except Mand 8,
David Bonner VII manage the faruk
where bloedsd horses will be. bred The
stations Highland Baron AID Eart,i, lse1
view have b en- boa sl,t fr'.n the nd with
q number Of e.ect.ont er horses
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Will Represent California

Berkeley. CAL. Feb. 22.-Prof. Leusch-
ner, director OF the Students observatory
at the University of California, Will leave
here to-day to join President Wheeler in
Chicago They will represent at the con-
ference of the leading American unver-
stiles to be held in Chicago on Feb q for
the consideration Of comforting higher de-
grees.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
GENERAL CRONJE is
NOW SURROUNDED

driven off In all directions. losing a good
many killed and wounded and about fifty
prisoners who say they arrived from
Ladysmith- two days ago by railroad.
They also say it was aur ortillery fire
which caused them to abandon the kopje
they were occupying. Our loss was two
officers, Captain Campbell of the Ninth
Lancers, and Lieutenant Houston Of the
artillery and four men. all slightly
wounded"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Gen. BOtha Defeated.

London, Feb. %. 1887 p. ma special
dispatch from Paardeburg dated We'd
nesday says:
'sCommandant Botha has been at
tempting to relieve General Cronje.
There has been severe fighting. Gen
eral Botha's force is scattered with
heavy losses"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Buffers Losses.

London, Feb 22.-Buller reports that
his casualties Monday were: Killed
Captain Thorburn of the fusileers.
Wounded-Two officers and fourteen
men.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22

British vice consul, Abela, at Sydon
and has surrounded the consulate. Troops
have been despatched and the consul
general has gone to the scene OF the dis
turbance.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
British Consul Wounded.

Beyroot. Syria. Feb. ga mob OF
Mussulmans has wounded the on of tho
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Mail Orders Promptly Filled.
Samples Free for the Asking.
WHITE GOODS

We have just opened up full line Of
goods and 1t contains the choicest and
sheerest textures produced for this sea-
sons selling. Several styles and quail
tiles are shown in Linon d'Indie, Vic
tor.a awns. Persian Lawns. Batistes.
French and Domestic Naiusooks and
plain and dotted Swiss Mulls.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Boer Kopje Captured.

Paardeburg, Wednesday. $40 p. M
A B er kobe has been captured wi fifty
prisoners. Cronje's position is unchang-
ed.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
CASH
TALKS
A Dollar Bill
Does the Business

Hennessy's One Dollar White Shirts
are about as well and favorably known
as anything sold in this store They
haven't their equal at the price and you
can get them here at any time you want
them, but here's another proposition-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
20. r. S"
Perca1es
The Finest Percale Made, Hen
nessy's Own Brand, Width
36 Inches.
Price I2Hc Yard

Shown in pinks. blues. reds and other
we'll known tints, plain colonngs and
fancy designs. 1t is the strongest and
best made fabric for an inexpensive cot
ton dress or wrapper ever offered to the
American public. 500 fresh pieces were
received on Saturday.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Bargains in Colored
Shirts.

The number of Colored Shirts sold
here is almost beyond conception. We
buy the newest and dalways have the best
To-day we offer advance Spring Styles
from such representative makers as
Wilson Bros, Cluett, Coon & Co. and
others. These shirts are made of fine
Percale and Madras cloths in all sizes,
with one and two pairs of cuffs to match.
Today Only $1.50 each
We have lust receiyed a sunnlY of tho