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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

The United States legation at Picking.
China. has sent TO the Essex institute OF
Massachusetts an attested copy of the
imperial ed;et making a demigod Of
Gen Frederick Townsend Ward, Of
salem, who was killed in the service of
China Gen. Ward was the creator OF
the Chinese army. afterward command
ed by Chinese" Gordon. The docu-
menf referred 10 Is authenticated with
the seals OF the Chinese and American
governments and is believed TO be the
only copy in the original Chinese to
be found in this country. as the state
department. at Washington has only an
English translation thereof.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
IRE IN MANS VEST POCKET.
ombinnttOn of Potash I0s~nEes
aud safety Matches start.
Biaze.

An English family doctor tells this
tory: Il was hastily summoned one
lorning 10 the offices OF "A weli-knovn
ity merchant. lie had been quietly
writing at his desk. when 10 his amaze
nent and alarm he found his waist
coat blazing furiOuSiy. Although he
'ashed il of in an instant he had been
burned severely. and when ] arrived
and had treated his injuries we were
10th OF rs much puzzled TO fad cause
or the sudden outburSt. But invcsti-
cation showed that he was ia the habit
II carrying loosely in his watch pocket
two or three OF the tiny potash lozenges
which SO many people find useful for a
sore throat Among these he had
thoughtlessly thrust a box of safety
matches, the covering of which forms
with potash chemical combination
which the slightest friction will set
into a blaze.
Unfortunately, too, his gold watch
was protected by one OF the common
Eases Of transparent celluloid. which is
aothiEg but a form of highly explosive
cuncotton. SO that in fact he had in
aocently formed In his waistcOat pock-
et ore of the most dangerous and pow
erful powder magazines known TO sci
nee"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
SIGNALING AT NIGHT.
aceessful Experiment with Kite
and search Light. at Bsyonn~,
New Jersey.

\ system Of night signaling with
'ags held up by kites and lighted by
1 suspended search-hght was tried
-ome time ago at Bayonne. y. J..
ays Electricity.
The search-light was of about 100
'anofle power, and was suspended
within few feet of the flags. The
ight was sent up at quarter 20
even o'clock. hung two feet below the
lags, each OF which was two feet
'quare. Both light aud flags were
supported by one nine-ioot and one
Seven-foos kite. The flags were fas
.ened 20 the kite cable by perpendicu,
lar stsfs To lisAt -tAs, fsgs ths
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
No. Is. zoo acres. Price, sl5 per acre

No. 1S. zoo acres. Price, Sl5 per acre
700 acres in Charles City county.
Price SIS per acre. One mile from
Providence Forge. Bounded on the
north by the Chickohominy river. which
furnishes good fishery on the property
One-half of the land is river bottom land,
"A deep, black loan and very rich. One-
half upland D, this tract about one
halt is cleared and fenced. Ii has a
beautiful, large, new mansion Just Dui.t.
new barns and out houses which cosi
$4,000. The new house stands ia a
beautiful, shady yard on a high eleva-
tion which overlOoks the entire country.
The balance OF the land is in timber and
most easily cleared. There Is two sui
phur springs on this property also other
springs and running water Here is a
great stock iarn for some one o land
enough for a number OF families- The
land must be seen to be appreciated
Terms made known on application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
No. 10.
Priee Sa. 500.

No. 10. $50 acres. Price 50. 500.
2S0 acres, about 100 acres cleared, the
balance in 81 and cord wood timber
The improvements are large house in
good repair overlooking the railroad
and Chickohominy river. large, fine
orchard of bearing fruit trees of nearly
all kinds Of fruit. Part 0i the open land
is in high state of cultivation and is q
chocolate loan. Springs and well on
the property, schools right at the door,
also churches but 3 short distance. Price
$4,000. Terms made known on appli.
cation,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

searcn -ugrt wus rfgfny -orsceG on
the kiic cable in such a position that
70 pointed straight skyward. A. the
kites carried the cable upward the
glare of the fiery pencil passed be-
meath the flying kites and upward INTO
space. The rapid huttcring OF the
hage caused the effect OF stream
of blue, white and red fire. extending
10 or - feet beyond the search-light
reflector.
This invention viii probably not
only be used IN signaling in time OF
war. but VIII produce effects OF great
beauty iu night carnivals.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
A OtNERAL OUTLINE
OF the Field OF the Peninsula Land
and immigration 90.

We have 10000 usr,.- AROUND old VII
linmshurg which We wil cut up 20 So
You. Williamsburg IL waking up fro
her long sleep. many r.w huiiliuA
have been erected in the past four O.
tve years. The luturc Of Williams
burg is very bright We have som.
choice city property fUr sale here az
great bargain. where YOU can Civ.
your children college education at .
small expense. We have over l2.O0s
acres for sale around Williamsbur.
from one 20 four miles OF the city.
These tracts will he cut up 10 suit you
IL you want 90 locate at williamsburg
There are great opportunities here
We have farm nroperty FOR sale near
Eweil ana LightiOot from 81 per acr,
up. Some at Toano and DiaScund. bu'
our greatest bargains can be had
around aud near Boulevard. Here ",
have choice farms OF all sizes. wstl
buildings. or without buildings. frou
So per acre and up. We have 3.OO
acres Tor sale at Providence Forg.
In body or in tracts 10 suit. ais.
AT RONbury. II you are after tn,
best. buildings convenient. beaut,
OF location. &c.. buy at Elko. Here W.
have $40 acres. 400 cleared, 400 e.
heavy timber that has never bees
touched that you can get for a grea
deal less than the buildings cost Th,
owner. on account or the death OF hi,
wife. wishes 10 sell out aud stay with
bis friends. So. II you are looking 70
something nice inquire about this farm
Remember. all transactions and trans
fers are conducted under State charter.
A perfect abstract OF title is furnished
those who buy from Us.
This map shows our field OF opera
ton from Richmond TO Newport News.
The Peninsula Land a Immigration
Co. has land and real estate property
for sale. III you have decided TO locate
at Newport News and in huStling
city, let us know what you want; we
have IL for you. We have bargains in
Newport News. IL you want TO locate
at Morrison. six miles from Newport
News, let us know how large a tract
aud how expensive a place you wish TO
buy. We have fine. improved farms
near Morrison from $40 70 500 p,.
acre. also al Lee Hall we have som
choice river farms. rich as cream.
Near Grove, alcng both rivers-tht
James and York-from $15 TO $50 per
acre, with beautiful river views Great
oyster farms and fisheries along these
rivers.
Watch for the description and price
list OF property for sale in this paper
from time TO time as we have space
We shall soon issue an illustrated
catalogue which will give our entire
list up-to-date
Address. The Peninsula Land 4 I'm
migration Co, Williamsburg. Va
PLEASE STUDY THE MAP.
We publish this map just 10 show
hoinescekers at glance the beauty OF
our location. Look at this narrow
trip or land from Richmond to New.
port News. See our shipping facili
ties. See our markets, how To reach
them, the distance, etc. Then you will
noflCQ fbQf fhaSo rtvara "a <ku A.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
600 Acres.
$4,000

No. =. 600 Acres $4,000
600 acres of land within one nile of
Williamsburg. about one halt cleared,
balance in saw timber and cord wood,
timber enough 10 pay for property
Most of the land lies we'll The battle
OF Williamsburg was fonght on this
tract and Fort Magruder is located near
the public road ON this tract Fine
springs and clear streams of water run
ming through this tract Could be cut
up In fine farms. The entire tract tor
$4,000. 5000 cash. the ba ance on
easy terms. Fine mari banks, Saw
mil within one mile of property now
and would move on the property and
cut the timber If chance was given.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

No. go. 626 acres. Price $25 per acre.
/ 400 acres cleared. Land ali In II high
state OF cultivation. Land suitable for
Erain or trucking, soil a dark sandy
Joan. Near the James river. Dwell-
fng, barns and out. houses. Good wells
|pi water on the place. Terms one-third
cash, balance on easy terms with intcr-
rs at & per cent.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

No. s3. 1872 acres. Price $25 per acre
Nearly all cleared and fenced off in
pine fields. Land black loam ano
very rich. Good tor all Kinds Of grasse~.
Farm buildings Of all kinds Stable Tor
o.ty horses. This iarm joins the other
lTcceding farms. All overlooking
he James river. All convenient 10
(ost-office. stores, steamboat wharf, and
ina beautiful location, Terms easy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

DO not fail to study this Map. and remember that
have both rail water transportation all the counties
shown thereon iet us know what county you
live. have farms for sale i'm all of them DO you
want cheap land We have it i'm New Kent and Charles
City counties. We also have few cheap farms i'm James
City and York counties Land is advancing in price rap
idly, il you want land i'm these counties quickly
Ou will have To pay more for it than at present.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

No. 81. $50 acres. Price. $50 per acre
In Ienrico county. About 90 acres
cleared. balance in timber Good house
OF eight rooms with number OF ont
houses and barns. Part of tie farm is in
growing grain and clover. X. Il. sid>
ing on property One mile from schools.
stnres. posuofiice, and churches. Terms
'cash. or will exchange for small farm
in Southern Michigan
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
10. 81. 922 acres. Price $45 per acre.

70. 81. 922 acres. Price S45 per acre.
$50 acres cleared, lying along the
pames river. all the land In a high state
|pf improvement. Large dwelling, barns,
lhnd all kinds of out houses, all in good
tepair. Land very rick, soil black
Roam. Good for corn, wheat, timothy.
Glover, blue grass and oats. one OF the
greatest stock farms IN the country.
Beautiful springs and wells ON the
place. Anyone who wishes fine stock
farm here IL is. Terms One.iourth cash
balance on any terms the purchaser
might choose, interest g per cent.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

No. 23. 450 acres, Prlce $4,000.
450 acres, 150 cleared, the balance IN
timber. Good dwelling and large fair
out houses. 5ood orchard of apples,
pears. peaches and apricots. Two wells
in the yard and one in the barnyard.
Mineral water on the place, Terms, one.
third cash, balance on reasonable time,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

No. rs. 377 acres. Price y, 900.
In New Kent county. 80 acres clear
eel and nearly level. Part in valuable
timber Within one mile of II. II. sta
ton. No buildings On this property.
Terms cash.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

No. 70. Asa acres. Price 81, 600
$50 acres cleared. the balance in tim
ber OF pine. oak, hickory, DC. A house
Iof tour rooms IN good rpair, and other
|out- buildings. Terms made known on
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
2o7 acres.


No. so. 207 acres. Prlce 81 POO.
$50 acres cleared, balance i'm timber of
pine, oak hickory, gum, ash, poplar,
81. No houses ON tract but good
place Tor the money. Terms made
known on application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

No. 10. $40 acres. Price, $4,000
In New Kent county. so acres clear
led, the balance in timber, Farm lies
Yearly level, one mile from X. r. sta
|tion, stores, schools, &c. Terms, Cash.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

According TO the London Chronicle
the telescope which Napoleon l. used
20 carry has turned up in Turin.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
PLEASE STUDY THE MAP.

We publish this map just 20 show
honescekers at glance the beauty OF
our location. Look at this narrow
trip or land from Richmond to New
port News. See our shipping facili-
ties. See our markets, how TO reach
them. the distance, etc. Then you win
notice that these rivers temper the air
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

No. 3. Al a. 5jA. oyster ground. Pric,
made known on application
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
Porto Rico Tarin.

Washington. April 3.--At II o'clock the
senate convened to begin the final days
discussion of the Puerto Rican bill
Mason, Ull) addressed the senate His
speech included In its scope all the prob
lens attendant upon government OF in
sular possessions.
Mason spoke in favor OF the resolution
OF Wellington which offered Independence
to the Fillpnos and against the bill pro-
posed by Spooner OF Wisconsin. confer
ring authority upon the president 10 gov
ern the Philippines until congress other
wise directs. Incidentally he opposed the
tariff proposed to he placed on Porto RI
can products. Mason resented as cow
arily and unjust any reflection upon his
patriotism and love for the fag, because
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
CITY ELECTION.

Progressing Quietly No Disturbance
No Prophecy on the Result.
Aside from a few violent gusts Of
wind and dust to-day was perfect elee-
tiOn weather. No disturbances were
recorded In any ofthe precincts and
harmony prevailed at all the voting
places. The polls were opened prompt
ly at O'Clock this morning, and the
voters began to swarm In large num-
bers for a short time during the fore
noon hours. At o'clock the total
number cast was 737 votes, which are
divided as follows First ward. 100
votes; Second ward. lS5; Third wrd,
16i; Fourth ward. 22s. When the polls
close at 6 O'Clock II Ia expected the
average vote will be In and the number
viii be in the neighborhood OF about
100
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
THE DEFEAT OF rnE BRITISH.
Roberts send. out Further Particulars OF
tine Defeat.

Roberts send. out Further Particulars OF
tn. Defeat.
London. April a-Fuller news OF the
disaster OF the British army In the neigh
borhood OF Sannas post does not tend
to improve the matter from a British
point OF view, but with dispatches some
what mystifying, 1t IL impossible TO ac-
curately portray the present situation OF
foretell the ultimate issue OF Lord Rob-
erts' attempt to relieve defeat.
The war office posted a dispatch from
Roberts as follows: "Bloemfontein,
April Ain continuation OF my telegram
of March 81. there has been a consider
able delay In getting accurate returns OF
casualties. as the action took place twen-
ty-two miles hence, telegraph cable in
terruptcd several times. cloudy ~ Gather
interfered with signalling, and although
there has been no engagement since, the
force is continually In touch with the
enemy. There were many acts Of con-
spicuous gallantry displayed during the
day. The 20" battery remained in ac-
tion under cross fire at 1900 yards for
some hours. o GERS serving the guns as
the casualties reduced the detachments.
Several gallant attempts were made to
bring In two guns, the teams OF which
had been killed, but at each attempt the
horses were shot. The Essex, Munster,
Shropshire and Northumberland mounted
infantry covered the retirement OF these
guns from that position TO the crossing
of the drift found by the cavalry two
miles further south, and withstood the
determined attacks OF the enemy. who,
in some cases. advanced within 100 yards
The "U' battery OF the Royal Horse ar
tlllery was suddenly surrounded In the
drift. and officers and men were made
prisoners without a shot being fired; but
Major Taylor and the sergeant major
succeeded In escaping In the confusion.
Five guns were captured at the same
time. Further details to o-morrow,"
Roberts dispatch seems to finally dis
pose OF the early reports Of the recovery
OF the guns
A dispatch from Mazeru Bazutoland
says the Eral OF Rosslyn, who Is acting
war correspondent FOR the Daily Mail In
South Africa, has probably fallen into
the hands q the Beers.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
Chicago stock Market.

Chicago, April S.-cattle-Rec' 'ipis
$500; generally steady. Good to prim,
steers, A9OG5.65; poor to medium. "a O0d
as; stockers and feeders. s3.35a465; cows
S3.0Oa425; heifers. s3lOd465: canners
s. 2OOg2.B; bulls. s2.6Oa4l5; calves. $3.50
SIS; Texas fed steers, S3.sOd5OO; Texa,
bulls. sslOa360
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; slow and eas
cir. Lambs, 10 to Is cents lower. Good q
choice wethers t6OOa625; fat to cholc,
mixed, S.o0G6.OO; western sheep. S 7s6
s.25' yearlings 625G6s5; native lambs
s. 5Oa7 30: western lambs. s. 25I7 ~.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
BOER WAR;!
Capt. ReiChman Help
ing the Beers.
Beers Attack British in Good
Shape.
Further Parti,ui2s Of British De-
feat al 5irnas' Post.
THE VERY LATEST WAR NEWS.

New York. April S.-The Journal-Ad-
vertiser assumes that the American
named Reichman, said TO have been In
command OF the Boets at Bushman's kop
ambush was captain Carl Reichman, u.
g. A. Reichman was detached from the
Seventeenth infantry. and was sent to
t.e Cape to report on all military opera
tions. Like French and German attaches.
he Is believed to be helping the Bocr
forces in whatever way he can. IL he
joined in the hghting without first re-
signing from the United States army he
will be liable to court martial on return.
II he does not return he will be dis
missed from the service In disgrace
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
NEWS FROM PHILIPPINES.
General Otis Reports Casualties sine,
January Let.

Washington. April 3.-General Otis
cabled the war department. probably
with the view TO correcting erroneous
impressions as to the state OF the insur-
rection in the Philippines. the following
result OF the development OF the cam
pagn since the first OF the calendar year
Since January l. one hundred and
twenty-four skirmlshes in the Philippines
have been reported. mostly OF slight af-
fairs. our casualties have been three Of
ficers and seventy-eight enlisted men
killed, thirteen officers and one hundred
and fifty-one men wounded. The insur-
gent and Ladrone loss in killed and left
on the field is l,i26; captured. mostly
wounded. i,i53 small arms secured, 305l
pieces OF artillery. 1867 also large captures
OF other insurgent property. A number
OF important insurgent officers are sur.
rendering. and the situation Is gradually
becoming more pacific"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
CANAL COMMISSIONERS.
They Have Arrived In New York frou
Central America

They Have Arrived In New York from
Central America.
New York April 3.-Canal commission
ers. Rear Admiral Walker. Samuel Pasco.
Col Ernest and Emery H. Johnson. ar.
rived to-day from Central America.
Walker said:
I'VE completed our portion Of the work
Investigating the possibilities OF both the
Panama and Nicaraguan routes. We
| spent three months in bush, collected a
great mass OF data which we will put in
shape for report to the president next
December"
Asked whether the commission favored
n fortified canal he replied that he could
| not enter into that subject. Every
where the sentiment OF the people Is for
the United States to build the canal" he
| said
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
OF INTEREST To SOLDIERS.
Those Who Entered Land Under Home
stead Act to lie Favored.

washington, April IA bill passed The
house to allow men who served during the
Spanish war or In the Philippine insurrec-
| tion In the army. navy or marine corps
who entered land under the homestead
act to deduct the time OF such service
| from the period required to perfect title
Under a special order the house went
into committee Of the whole to consider
| the Hawaiian civil government bill, the
debate to last until Thursday. when a
vote will be taken.
Knox. OF Massachusetts. chairman OF
| the committee on territories, made the
opening speech In support OF the bill.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
MEXICAN ARMY!
To Be Reorganized
With Reforms.
Gar Of Russia Preparing
for War.
-
Nicaraguan Canal Commissioners
Now in New York.
kGUlNADlo HAS BEEN LOCATED.

Monterey. Mex, Aprii s.--GSneral Ber-
nado Itcyes. the new secretary OF war.
will inaugurate aa important and far
reaching reform In the Mexican army.
At present the army Is largely made w
Of criminals sentenced to do military SER
vice. Reyes will abolish this forced ser
vice and establish voluntary enlistment
OF recruits. The f.minals will be placed
In urfsons
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03

Of his opinions regarding the Philippines.
Culberson, Of Texas, addressed the sen
ate in opposition to the pending bill. IL
was his first speech In the senate. He
was given an attentive hearing. particu-
larly by his colleagues. He declared the
pending measure, as far at least as the
tariff provisions were concerned, was
'Indefenslble on moral, economic or con-
stitutlonal grounds"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03

Washington. April 3.Voting began OF
the Porto Rican bill shortly after
o'clock Davis of Minnesota. offered al
amendment making Porto Rica an inter.
nal revenue district and granting frcs
trade The Davis amendment was lost
80 to 40
The Porto Rlcan bill passed the sen.
ate by vote OF 10 to 81.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
NEW IDEAS ~ CATTLE CENSUS.
Age, SEX and Complete Classification O
Breed. To Be Undertaken.

Washington, April 3.-'rhe coming CEN
sus OF live stock will enumerate three
new features-classihcatio by age and
partly by sex and use, and count OF
pure blooded animals; and an enumera-
tion OF stock not on farms and ranges.
these last amounting 20 several million
head
The age classification was undertaken
In response TO demand OF the stock
men, who felt that the mere enumera- :
tion OF animals, regardless OF age and
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
TO CONSTRUCT CANAL.
The Inter Oceanic canal Company Or
gnnixc In New Jersey.

Trenton. n. j.. April 3.-The Inter
Oceanic Canal company was incorporated
to-day with an authorized capital Of
SEQ 10000 to construct. own and operate
a maritime canal between the Atlantic
and Paciic oceans through the territory
OF Nicaragua or any other territory OF
Central or South America. The incorpo-
rators are william =. Crowell Levi u.
Glllchrist, James NJ Rooney James X.
Traynor gorge w. Bell. Charles p. Cad
ley and Richard w Purcell, all OF Jer-
sey city.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
Knnsn. CItN Market.

Kansas City. April 3.-CattleReceipts,
500; steady. Native steers. HOOQ5 2j;
Texas steers, t3.3Ou4SO; Texas cows al
Q4lO; native cows and helfers. 81 s5a+.2j;
stockers and feeders. sSOOa5 10. bulls. s. 20
'Q3S.
sheep-Receipts, sOoO strong. Lambs.
81 75Q 1000; muttOns 3475g575
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-04-03
Robbery aud Killing.

Winfield Kan, April 3.-Robbers last
nigga rined the Santa Fe depot here, and
shot and killed ID. c. Coates. night opera
tor. They secured only few cents.
The killing evidently was committed to
prevent Identification.