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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-06
News From South Africa Scarce
and DisCOuraging.
BOERS ARE EVERYWHERE
Maiskiag Again Attacked-sharp Fighilng
Reported, But Nothing Kaown Of tie
RssuIis-British Need Thous.
ands oi Horses.

LONDON. April .. a. m.-The war
Office issued no news yesterday and lit
tie was allowed to come through from
the correspondents at BIoemfontein.
AS usual, whenever there is any check
in progress In the Boer campaign, the
war Office Is being severely censured
for falling to maintain the necessary
supplies Of re-mounts for the army.
Much anxiety Is felt as to the water
supply, despite the statements cabIed
home that there IS no fear Of a water
famine. Considerable dissatisfaction
is beginning to be expressed here At
the unaccountabIe delay. both At
BIoemfontein and in Natal. which en-
ables the Beers 10 recover from the
decentralization caused by Lord Rob-
erts' former rapid movements.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-06

HARRISBURG. April 5.-In response
70 numerous requests from various
parts Of the country for his views on
the effect Of the announcement OF Ad-
miraI Dewey's candidacy for the press-
dency. National Committeeman James
NJ. Gugey. the leader Of the Pennsyl-
vania democracy. made the following
statement: The democrats Of Penn
syIvania are for Bryan beyond a doubt
or question. The announcement Of
Admiral DeWey's candidacy viii have
NO effect whatever as far as the demo-
Gratis Of this state are concernmed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-06

PARIS. Tex. April 5.--James G. Dud-
ley. Of this city. Texas member Of the
democratic national executive commit
tee. In answer to telegram asking
his opinion in reference to Admiral
Dewey's candidacy for the presidency.
replied as follows:
Admiral Dewey win not Se n0nhi-
mated by the democratic party. The
lesson learned by the nomination Of
Horace Greeley is still remembered.
Nor do believe he viii be nominated
by the republican party. This is no
time for military or naval heroes.
General Scott's race for the presidency
might be consulted with some profit.
II Bryan cannot beat Mckinley this
year. ne cannot be beaten for the presi-
dency.r
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-06

LONDON, April 5.-A special dis
patch from Lourenco Marques says
sharp fighting occurred on April 2. In
the neighborhood Of Mafeking The
garrison made a sortie. while Colonel
PIuiners cavalry attacked the Beers at
Ramath Iahama Both attacks were
rspuIsed. Twenty Of Colonel Plumer's
men were found dead on the field and
six others were made prisoners. The
federal losses were small.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-06

NEW YORK, April 5.-A dispatch 70
the Tribune from London says:
Intelligence published this morning
points to the resumption Of Boer ac~
tivity at places so far apart as Wep-
ener. on the Basutoland border, and
Springfontein. the important junction
of the railway lines from Bethulie and
Norvars Pont The force which cap
tured the convoy on Saturday Is not
likely to give the British army much
rest. and the Standard correspondent
at Bloemfontein states that an encir-
cling movement is being attempted by
the Beers with the object Of cutting the
British communication to the south.
Thabanchu and the water works are
still held by the federal troops. Cen
eral Gatacre has been intrusted BY
General Roberts with the British line
of communications while Generals Col
vile and French are at Bloemfontein
and General Tucker is at Karee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-06

PARIS. April 5.-The transport OF
British troops by way OF Beira calls
forth mild protests from most Of the
newspapers. The Figaro says:
1.-The neutrality Of Portugal, not
withstanding the declaration OF the
Portuguese minister Of foreign affaIra,
is vain word"
The more advanced organs. such as
the Libre Parole, speak out plainly.
This paper characterizes the action Of
Portugal as "a felony and considers
that the officers would be justiaed In
attacking her
The Matin publishes an interview
with DIR. Leyds, in the course Of which
he said he preferred to be silent on the
question.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-06

GABERONEs. Bechuanaland. March
2s.-colonel Plumer. with a force of
British mounted infantry. started on
daring march. Sunday, March Is. with
the object Of threatening the Boer
lines OF communication. After two
rapid night marches through Trans
vaal territory. they arrived at dawn.
March p, within u miles OF zeerust.
and distinctly heard the bombardment
Of AIafeking.
Having reconnoitered the country
with a view OF future operations with
out sighting single white man. Colo
mel Plumer crossed the railroad south
Of Lobatsi, which he found in possess
sion Of Bosr force and returned. Then
finding the railroad hence damaged
by General Snyman's main force. he
returned to the vicinity Of Mafeking.
Rumors reach here that relief coli
umn is approaching Mafeking from the
south
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-06

BERLIN, April 5.-The schlesische
Zeitung reports that Herr Malcomess.
the German consul in East London.
Cape Colony has been grossly insulted
by a mob. who burned him in efIlgy.
The Berliner Tageblatt. which re-
produces this announcement says: III
this news should prove to be true. 1t
win be interesting to watch the Ger
man foreign Office take action.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

+ The denthof Miss HI,la Bash. daugh
! tef Of j. W. Bush. u prominent planter
and merchant Of Ucdds Ferry, was u
sad blow 20 her many friends. She had
boon III for some time with the measles
but on last Tuesday the Angel of Death
claimed her and relieved her .ufferings.
Miss Bush was Is years OF age, just
blOSsoming into womanhood, and pos
sossed the many graces and charms Of
the perfect type. We learn that this
entire family ara down sick with the
measles, Mr. Bush being very low. With
this grief and douhly stricken family
The Commonwealth deeply sympa-
thiHes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

The old Mcdonald brick block on
| Howard street is being torn down. This
leaves our city without even the name
of an Opera House. An attractive play
house with the n~roi"rn conveniences is
needed in Greenwood and would be a
paying Investment.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

We direct attention to the nd of Mr..
z w. Day. GreenwoOd's obliging and
efficient barber-which appears on the
first page Of to-days paper. Mr.. Day
1as n Laundry Agency in connection
with his barber shop and soliclts your
patronage
The Young Peoples Societies of the
city will join in Union Service at the
Methodist church Sunday night. An
intesfinc program is promised to all
who will attend. See program else
where.
We are pleased to oun TO his
many friends that after "A brief sickness
Sheriff Haley is on the good road to re.
covery and will 500 attend to his off.
cial duties with the full viyor of health.
We will open for sale on Monday
February 28th. Twenty-Five dozen La.
dies Stiff Bosom Shirt WAISTS at 80 cents
each. former price 500.
F. r. AUSTIN.
Major ". r. Morgan of Shepardtown
Cnrrollton and New Orleans. was mix.
ing with many friends in the city Mon.
day.
Miss Daisy poindpSter left or last
Tuesday for New Orleans, TO visit r-Ia.
tive- and to enjoy the Mardi Gras fes,
~tivities
Workmen are husilv engaged on the
Southern depot remolclling tn. bnild.
ing adding to its convenience and ca
pacity.
DR. Holman. u prominent physician
of lita bena was ia the city Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23
GOOD EiES-.~onzctA

Are worth swing. Call nj CI.Sfieu's
Jewelrs Store where th ~ will 70
rieve inc attention Of Il competent
Optician.
We have ir9t received n nirc and
complete line Of fancy cakes. etr.
MCNEIL K DUNN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Greenwood accomplished MANY thing.
lsst wear in the erection Of public and
private structures Int this wear rromia.
es an increase over the number in
large mercantile houses and beautiful
residences.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23
BAPTIST.
PILES CURED WITHOUT THE
A. 3. MCKAY.

PILES CURED WITHOUT THE
KNIFE An druggists are authorized
hv die ,nnunfartu isrs of PAXO ONT.
hENT to refund the money where 10
'ril+ T." "nre any rnsr Of piles. no mat.
ter Of low long standing. Cures or.
binary cases in six days. the worst cases
in fourteen days. One application gives
ease aud rest. Relieves itching in
%st.n''r.
This is n new discovery and is the On.
" bile " mpdv sold on n n~o<itive guar.
antne. no cnre no tav. Price 30 cts.
n vnrr druggist don't keen ii in stock
s'nl ~ 10 cts in postage stsnps md
wn will forward same hv mail. Mann.
tar'rrsd by Paris Medicine Co. st.
Itlis. 30. la :. ~. Gun.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

East last Sunday morning. SAYS he
Jad n very pleasant trir, and that he
purchased n very handsome stork of
goods which will arrive In due time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Mis-; Tnllula Strong left on last Mon.
day for New Orleans wlere she will he
tha grest of relatives AMI will remain
during the Mardi Gras season Her
many friends wish for her a pleasant
visit,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Mr. T. p Price orr popTlar contract
o. and hril1ey. is erecting neat rottaga
esidence in the Henry Addition ard
4 Oects to occupy 1t very o
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23
J. i. Mann d. Co.
''14O.t

Messrs Henderson aud Baird offered
"A prize n handsome sewing mpchinp to
the one who came closest to guessing
the number Of beans in n bottle, Messrs
J r. Hutchinson and Joe Jones gucss.
ed 1861 tie. The actual number Of
henns in the bottle 1852 Tine prize will
have to divided between them
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

90 page day BOOK 2j:ts at T. Gil
lespie & Coz.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Mr. and Mrs JlD. Money. OF Money,
vshited friends and relatives in the city
F.. ',fe VH~k.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Mr.. G. II. Gossnm made a business
trip to Greenville Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Mr.. C. R. Price. Of the firm of Bar
row & Price of Mon>y. visited relatives
In our city Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Messrs Earnest Clark andy >, ! h.
two sterling citizens OF the Btnt nei-
horhood were in Greenwood E,onday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Mr.. Andy Scrnggs orq ,swas n
coupty's most substantial ttizs
visitor to city Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Nj. r. p. Stockton, court stenosraph'
~. nf jackson. vas in the city Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

49, and Miss Leila .Testv
Mrs. ]. H. Jest, : g.ests Of Mrs. E
Of Winnna. are til So
Ellington this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Mr. Zoe Jessy. of Winona, was I'm
ot,est Il Greenwood rel1tives Monday
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

80, ~. ,ror,,o, ,, OF Phliiipp, Il
the vuest of her colsInS
McLemore, this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

W, Homervile. n of Minte'
~. sterIipg ettiz'ns, was in the city
NfouIa<
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Mr.. j. 3. Pace visited Grenada this
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

?, v, Shaw. Il Carsollt)n, pass
Mr. IL the city Monday enroutt
Cd .hrou.n from Mnter City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

New Percales, new DCcks y
AUSINS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23
GARDEN SEED

At G.. E GILLESPIE e. cos
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Come and see our new goods.
f. r. AUSTIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23
LOCAL

Messr. Tlayer and Burroughs visited
Dabney last Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-02-23

Send your jng TO NcNEILL & DUNN
and get some Of their new crop syrup.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

tee on commerce, a committee on bridges,
committee on insurance. committee
on manufactures a committee on mu-
nicipal regulations, committee on mer-
camille interests committee on SAM
tation, a committee on public gatherings.
conventions. and conclaves: a committee
on public improvements, a committee on
streets, avenues, and alleys; commit
tee on public parks and reservations,
committee on entertainment a committee
on legislation, committee on transpor-
tation, a committee on the government OF
the District of Columbia, committee on
law. a committee on nonresident trade.
a committee on river and harbor improve
ments. a committee on driveways, and a
committee on public schools.
1t is provided that the above commit
tees shall consist Of twenty five members
each. that they shall be appointed by the
president of the association. and that the
president shall In each instance name the
chairman OF the committee.
Mr.. George f. Simmons spoke at length
against the proposition made by the Dis
trict Commissioners to set apart Penn
sylvania Avenue to the purposes OF a
boulevard. 1t was shown that the ar
rangement OF streets is such that it is
practically impossible to traverse the city
from end to end or from side to side with
out crossing or entering this Avenue. To
close ii to business traffic would be tanta-
mount 10 closing it to business. and it was
proposed that the association should fight
this project with all the power it possesses.
The bill pending in Congress relating to
the law OF corporations was discussed and
declared to be an Ubiquitous measure. II
passed in its present form it would place
an assessment of per cent on the gross
pf nr.tti yNh hf-
tantamount to the absolute prohibition of
manufacture within the District. The view
was advanced that instead OF taxing the
life out of corporations the city should
welcome manufacture. should relieve it of
taxation for term Of years. and set apart
portions OF South Washington to such en-
terprise
The subject of electric lights was intro
ducef by Mr.. DyTenforth, who referred TO
a bill lately introduced in Congress 20 re-
duce the price of electric lighting from 10
cents a kilowatt hour to 6 cents. resolu-
ton was adopted that a committee OK the
association call upon the author Of the bill
and offer him the support Of the associa-
ton in pushing his measure through Con-
eress. The committee, consisting of
Messrs. DyrenfOrth, Pole, and Jordan, was
instructed to secure an amendment to the
bill providing for the appointment of an
inspector of metres.
The following resolution was offered by
Dr. Reyhurn. suggested by the address OF
Senator Mason at the last meeting, and
adopted:
Resolved. That the committee on the gov
crumeut Of the District OF Columbia take into |
consideration the question OF changing the pres
tnt form Of government. OF the District Of Co
lumba to an elective form Of government and |
to submit a report embodying such a change to
the Business Mems Association.
The association decided to holds its an
nual banquet at the Riggs House at date |
in February yet to be decided by the COM
inittec in charge.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
THE LAST HOLMES LECTURE.
"Moki Land" Described Yesterday
Mt the Columbia Theatre.

A district and a people of which and OF
whom comparatively little is known to the
general public we're very ably described
and pictured by Burton Holmes yesterday
afternoon at the Columbia Theatre "Moki
Land and the Mok Indians relating to a
strange bit OF Arizona and to the pagan
folk who inhabIt its crude villages, was the
magnet that attrdr'.G an assemblage
which, in point of Numbers, exceeded any
that had gathered t. listen to the series
Of talks of which this was the last. MIR
Holmes declared that the familiar saying.
the only good Indian is a dead Indian, is
cOntradicted in the case of the Moki tribe
the members Of which are credi'able citi-
zens OF the United States and exhibit many
highly commendable characteristics. The
verbal excursion, as personally conducted
by the lecturer, began at a small railroad
station in the middle OF the Arizona desert
a point on the map denominated as Canyon
Diablo: proceeded to the Moki villages Of
Oraipi and Walpi. where ma ing views of
the famous snake dance were obtained, and
terminated at the No. emporium OF an
Indian trader. Nolz by name. during The
progress OF a tournament given to the four
hundred OF the Navajo nation. The dis
course was an Accordingly interesting one,
and, on account OF the novel material. per
haps the most enjoyable OF the Holmes
list
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
BACK TO THEIR NATIVE LAND.
Victims Of yellow Fever to Re Buried
at Arlington To-day

The interment of the forty-six bodies Of
yellow fever victims, who died at San
tiago, Cuba, VIII take place at Arlington
Cemetery at IL o'clock this morning The
burial services will be Of simple nature.
Rev. Father Do!an or Father Stafford,
of St Patrick's Catholic Church. and
Rev Mackay- Smith of ST. Johns Episco-
pal Church, will read the burial service.
and the cavalry band from Fort Myer
will furnish the music. After the graves
are filled detachment of soldiers will
fire volley and taps will be sounded.
The bodies reached Roslyn. Va. yester-
day. and were met at the depot by long
train Of army wagons and taken to the
burying ground where the soldiers who
were killed in Cuba are inferred. They
were placed in tents near the open graves
prepared for them. and a guard of cav
airy placed over them. The guard was
on duty all Of last night. and will re-
main there until the bodies are buried to-
day.
One of the bodies was that of Eben
Brewer, whose home was at 1925 Rhode
Island Avenue, this city. He was en-
ployed in the military postofice at San
tiago
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
A WARNING TO DRUGGISTS.
Mall Extracts Sold ms Beverages
Liable to the stamp Tax.

Advantage has been taken OF the Law
relating to the selling of malt extracts
in bottles by druggists. such extracts
being exempt from the stamp tax required
in case Of liquors sold for beverages. Ger
tain parties have assumed the right to
sell extracts of malt to persons to be
used as beverages under the law The
matter was brought to the attention OF
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. and
the following ruling has been issued
Every druggist or other person who sells any
malt extract as a beverage or sells Il knowingly
to those who buy it for as beverage.
without holding the requisite special tax stamp
as a malt liquor dealer to cover such sales is
not only liable to assessment OF the special tax
and 30 per cent penalty. but also to criminal
prosecution.
The clause of the revenue act defining
the right OF druggists to sell malt pre-
parations without the special stamp tax
states that Every malt extract composed
of malt liquor combined with drugs may
be sold by druggist By the bottle under
labels specifying the diseases for which il
is held cut to be a remedy without in
volving him in liability as retail malt
liquor dealer. if he sells it in good faith
for medicinal use only"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
BUILDING TRADEsMEN.
Committees Appointed by the Presi-
dent of the Trades Council.

At the meeting of the Building Trades
Council held last night Milford Spohn. the
delegate to the annual convention OF the
National Building Trades Council, which
met at Milwaukee, Wis. submitted his re-
port. The action OF the national body. he
reported affected the local council in many
particulars. The universal working card
which was the subject of much discussion
among the trades. was adopted 1t was
also decided that any union wishing to
affiliate with the council shall particularly
specify in its application the kind OF work
its members perform in order that there
shall be no infringements OF the privileges
of the members of any other union. SINH
lar data must also be filed by any organi
zation applying for a charter as a member
of the Building Trades Council.
President E. j. Ratigan announced the
following standing committees:
egislative-Mlford Spohn. E. l.. Lomax.
5. DeNedrey. J. Ross, T. F. MeCruik. VIII
liam Silver. J. Lewis, Smith Raynon, John
Fitzgerald E. J. OBrien. Henry Hagerty.
Fred Connors, E. J. Ratigan. J. Conley E.
Eisenger. I. O'Hagan. and II. L. Streb.
Grievanee-E. L. Lomax. John Fitzgerald,
John Cusick. Fred ConnOrs. s. DeNedrey.
Finance-A Tenant. W. VI. Cullom, ].
]. Crowley. J. Nolan, L. Thompson.
Contract-B. Tarrenttl. Milford Spohp,
W. II. Henson. II. d. McGann, ]. A. Brett
Ways and Means-Nlilford Spohn, E. J.
Ratigan. E. ]. O'Brien, l.. Z. Lawrence,
Henry Hagerty.
Constitutional. F. Burns. c. Sanford,
A. Aylesworth, George j. Suter, and P.
Gilhouley.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

The place of reorganization Of the North
Atlantic squadron of evolution has been
changed from San Juan, Porto Rico, to La
Guayra. Venezuela. Its flagship. the New
York, which is at Barbados at present. will
proceed to La Guayra at once The gun
beat Machas, which went to San Juan to
await the New York, sailed yesterday for
La Guayra. After the repairs on the bat
tleship Texas are completed, she will pro-
coed from New York direct to La Guayra.
Upon the return to Key West OF the
cruiser Detroit. the Navy Department will
determine whether she shall be assigned TO
the squadron
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
THEIR OFFICERS INSTALLED.
The Order of Heptasophs give Pab-
lie Exhibition.

public installation of officers of Ma
tional Conclave. No col, Improved Order
OF Heptasophs, took place last nigh. at
the rooms OF the conclave at 1901 Penn
sylvana Avenue The officers were in
stalled by Frederick Koehler. District
Deputy Supreme Archon. assisted by John
W. Cruett, Supreme Organizer: DR.. ]. IL.
Christian, Supreme Medical Director. and
others. Those who contributed to the en-
tertanment were Mr.. Blanchard. Mr..
Webster. Mr.. Holbruok. Mr.. Hoadley. Mrs.
Seeley. and Mrs. Jennings. Speeches were
delivered by Hon. Olin Bryan. Supreme
Counsel and Messrs. Cruett and Chris
tian.
The newly installed officers are:
Sitting Past Archon, W. S. Perry;
Archon, Howard Perry; Provost DIR. V. II.
jackson: Secretary, Claude s. Frost: FL
nancier. n T.. Webster. jr.; Treasurer. F.
l.. Carswell; Prelate, George w. Cox: In
spector. William j. Bacon; Warder, H. A.
Robinson: Sentinel. Ed S. RansdeIl: Medi-
cal Examiner. DR.. V. b. Jackson. Trus-
tees, E. b. Moore, DIR. ]. X. HALEY, and
c. W. Gesner. NJ. II. Perry, Deputy
Supreme Organizer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
AN AMERICAN BRIDE.
Mss JaiIiiard TO Wed the yiscoupt
of Montunarn.

Mss JaiIiisrd to Wed the yiscoupt
of MOntumarn.
CANTON. Ohio. Jan. 23.-According TO u
letter received here today from Paris the
engagement is announced of Miss Laura
Corneille Juilliard and ]. Tibie Machado,
Viscount of Montamara, Consul General OF
Guatemala, and Secretary of tine EMBASSY
in London. Miss billiards home is IN
Louisville, just east Of here. She is a
niece of Millionaire A. D. JuiIliard, of
New York. who has given the bride-to-h be
a handsome dowry as a marriage settle
mcnt.
Miss Juilliard has adopted the Catholic
faith and been re-christeued Agnes. Senior
Machado is a Central American by birth.
He comes from an aristocratic Spanish
family and is very wealthy. The wedding
will occur on June g.