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The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Benefit Ball a Great Success

Rome, February 2S.-The ball given at the Grand hotel tonight in aid of the mainten- ance fund of the hospital ship Maine, was a great success. It was organized by a committee inIeluding Princess De Brancacio, Marquis, Etholida, Countess Telorier Mar quis de Tallyrand, Marquise Vita Dannarco and Mesdames Chandler, Leslie Mortimer and Waldostory.
 Among the elite of Rome and the repre- sentatives of foreign society who filled the splendidly decorated rooms were Marquis di Rudini, the mayor of Rome, and the ambassadors of France, Great Britain, United States, Russia and Turkey.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
wilkinson Reviews situation

London, February 2S.-Spencer Wilkinson, reviewing the military situation sn the light of General Cronjes exploitation, says this morning:
 "On a moderate estimate, one-tenth of the Boer army has been taken out of ac- tion by the capture of Cronje. The battle of Paadeberg is a miniature Sedan.
 "Tomorrow tine whole of Lord Roberts army, say 45,O00 men, will be ready for a fresh advance, if, indeed, the start be not made today. The objective must be the next Boer army of importance, which is dn Natal. The next move, therefore, with a view of drawing the Boer army from Natal, implies an advance on Bloemfon- item or some point on the railway between Bloemfontein and Wineberg, which would sever the connection between the Boers in Natal and those south of the Orange river
 If the Boers make a stand west of Bloemfontein, so much the better With 45000 men Lord Roberts may well be able to envelope and to destroy respectable force there"
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
To settle Difhculties

New York, February 7.-The American Newspaper Publishers association, at the recent session in this city, in view of the conflicts of greater or less gravity between members and employees, and with a desire to prevent such conflicts. if possible, in the future., appointed special standing com mlttee with authority to secure the services of a competent commissioner. In explana- ton of the objects of this standing commit- tee the chairman, Alfred Cowles, of the Chicago Tribune. the secretary, M. J. Low enatAin- af the St. Louis Star, and Herman
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Arrested for CtiminaI Assault.

Lexington, Ky, February 27.-A telephone message from Nicholasville late tonight stated that Doe Lowry, white, had been arrested on telegharhtc information from Valley View that he had crimina1ly assault ed Mrs. Haman Million this evening. A crowd is gathering at Valley View, and the Nicholasville authorities are apprehensive of a mdb They contemplated moving Lowry to Lexington. Lowry confessed he was the man wanted when he was arrested, but denied that he committed the assauls.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
THE POSITION OF
 M'KINLEY ON BILL Wants Revenues Expended on Island of Porto Rico. HE IS NOW REC0NClLED The Compromise Effected By the Con ference Has Removed the Prin-
 cipal Objection of the
 President
HE IS NOW RECONClLED

Washington, February 27.-It was stated provision in the Porto Rican compromise bill, which stipulates that all the revenues collected on Porto Rican goods and goods imported from the United States and else- where shall be expended in the island for the benefit of its people, is the prominent feature, which reconciles the president to its passage. With this provision In the bill, he said, the net result would be in a meas use the same as free trade which the presi- dent recommended to congress in his mes sage.
 1t was said in making that recommenda- tion that the president had taken into ac- count all the facts which entered into it, great need of schools, the provision which must be made for the suppression of epidemic diseases, the necessity for the construction of roads and bridges, and other necessary improvements which the situation imperatvely demands. He also took into account, it is said, the fact that business on the island Is in a deplorarole situation, and that the people are well nigh helpless to meet the ordinary demand from the government.
 In this situation it was the president 8 view that the president and the United States should extend a helping hand and he had in preparation at one time a mes sage to congress asking for an appropria- tion of $3,0OO,OOO to be expended for the pub lie schools of the island. One other phase of the subject which has occupied the att tention of the administration is that involv- ing the open door policy. This government having secured the European powers a equal trade rights with them in the east, it cannot with any degree of consistency shut the doors to trade within the Philip pines. Although 1t is admitted that a de- cision in favor of free trade with Porto Rico might establish a precedent which would be difficult to overcome In dealing with the Philippines, yet it was stated a of congress to deal with these two ques- tions separately, and in its judgment it might deem best, would simplify the prob lem and leave this government free to treat the Philippines as aA c>sEely independent proposition
 The only point in the delimination of the Porto Rican problem which the president, 1t is believed, will steadily insist upon is that nominal dues collected by the Ponto Ricans and those collected In the ports of the United States on Porto Rcan goods shall be expended for the sole benefit of the islands themselves
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
London is Overjoyed.

London, February 2S.-(4:30 a. m.)-FTom John O'Groat's to Landsend there has been cheering today for the queen and univer- sal singing of the national anthem. This, with mutual congratulations, is the Britons way of celebrating the most cheerful day of the war.
 Already he Is taking stock of the situa- tion and measuring the future. There Is no disposition to over-estimate the success. The government enitertains no allusion. As announced in the house of commons, 10000 additional troops will go out, and the effec- tive force will be kept near 100000
 Lord Roberts has done more than to cap ture 4oOO Boers and a few guns. He is within striking distance of the Boer capitals and is master of a large district of the Free State He has given shock to Boer con- fidence and immeasurably restored the spirit of his own troops In capturing Conje he has taken leader whose presence alone was worth thousands to the Boer cause.
 The best opinion here is that the Trans vaalers are certain to continue the hght with undiminished valor, but 1t is not so certain about the Free Staters.
 Lord Roberts has not allowed the corps of discriptive writers with him to supple ment his plain narrative as yet, and there are some points in doubt. It Is not clear whether the 4O00 prisoners include those taken in small parties before the capitula- tion. What has become of the rest Of the Boers who held the Magersfontein lines and where are the big guns? The smallness of Cronje's force causes some wonderment.
 The morning papers, without exception, comment on the achievement of the Boer leader and men in holding off for ten days A force of from six to eight times as large as their own. British opinion is far more generous in victory than in defeat.
 Sir Redvers Butler is havtng hard time fin Natal. It is evident ROW, after fort nights fighting, that he was misled when he wired that there was only a weak rear guard between him and Ladysmith. Ap- parently some of the hardest fighting of the war took place at the end of last week, as al armistice was agreed upon to allow attendance upon the wounded and burial or the dead. Both sides must have lost heavily. At any moment, however, news may come of General Buffers success. Fri day will be the fourth month of the siege of the garrison which is seemingly in a position where it is unable to do anything to help General Butler.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
sohm,dtapp a Bank President

Cincinnati. February 27.-J. G. Schmidtapp is president of the United Savings Bank and Trust Co of the Export Exchange com pany, of Clifton Springs Distilling company, and of other enterprises in this city. He is connected with very many industries here and in Ohio and Kentucky. and is consid- cred a, multi millionaire.
 Mrs. Schmidtapp was a patron of 1itera- ture and music. as well as of nearly all of the charitable organizations in the city. The Schmidtapps left here yesterday for a months absence at Pasadena, Cal.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Strike in Porto Rico

San Juan, Porto Rico, February 27.-The first important strike among Porto Rican laborers begun yesterday, when 300 men, who had been constructing the military road from Ponce to Adjutanas, marched into the latter town, waving flags and car rying banners with the inscription, "We workmen demand , cents an hour" The strikers, who were orderly, appointed a committee to counsel with the contractors. The present rate of pay is cents an hour, and the men complain that they are com pelled to work from sunrise to sunset for 30 cents.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Election Case Heard.

Washington, February 27.-The contested election case of James A. Walker vs Will fam F. Rhea, from the Ninth congressional district of Virginia, was heard by the house election committee No. 1 today. The case attracts unusual attention because of the exciting events connected with it, including a schooling affray, while evidence was be- ing prepared at Bristol and because of the further fact that General Waller was chair man of the house election committee in a former case. The testimony is voluminous.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Rejoicing in Otta wa

Ottawa, Ont, February 27.-There was en- thusiasm and rejoicing all over the city to- day when the news of the surrender of General Cronje was received through the Associated Press. Sir Alfred Milner high commissioner at Capetown. later congratu- lated the governor general on the noble share taken by the troops from Canada Flags are floating from the parliament buildings and all the principal buildings in the city
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
CRONJE SURRENDERED HIS ARMY
 ON ANNIVERSARY IF MAUBA HILL
All His Men Numbering 5000 and Several Guns Are Now
 in the Hands of the British

been allowed to prosecute the campaign in 1881 how different history would have been. But the wheel has run its full circle. Theories and hesitation of the Gladstonians has contributed great deal to the prolong- ation of hostilities."
 The Daily News says: ''To the Canadians belong the honor of having hastened the in- evitable. It would be rash, however, to suppose that the Boers will sue for peace or that all our difficulties are removed"
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Flag HoIstIng Everywhere

London. February 2S.-Reports from all parts of the country show flag hoisting, bell ringing and great jubilation in cele- bration of the victory of Lord Roberts. In the house of commons Mr. Balfour consid- erate'A and modestly allowed MT. Wynd- ham make the announcements and to read ne dispatches of Lord Roberts. The refel ence to the Canadians was most en- enthusiastically cheered.
 The Standard says: 'If Lord Roberts had
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Memorial to Late Mr.- PIant.

Atlanta, Ga, February N.-Steps will be taken soon by several southern states look ing to the erection of a suitable memorial to the late H. B. Plant. With this end in view, Governor Candler appointed Hon. s. G. McLendon of Thomasvile to meet with other representatives from other states. Whether the memorial will be a monument or something else is what this committee will decide.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Talk of Peace

London, February 2S.-The Cape core spondent of the Daily Telegraph, telegraph ing Monday says:
 "There is talk of peace in the air. The English organ of the Afrikander bund pro- poses the formation of a conciliation com mittee, the object being of course, to save Boer independence"
 While Lord Roberts was hemming Cronje at Paardeberg, it is understood that Gen. eral French was moving towards Bloem- fontein.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
ALL ENGLAND NOW JUB|LANT. Canadians Brave Advance De-
 cided Boer Generals Fate. FIGHTING AROUND LADYSMITH
Though all of the London Papers Are Overjoyed the Conservatives Do Not Believe the War
 Yet Ended

London, February 27-The war office has received the following dispatch from Lord Roberts,
 "Paardeberg, February N.-(7:45 a. m.)- internationally at daylight, and is now a prisoner in my camp The strength of his force will be communicated later. hope that her majesty's government will consider this event satisfactory, occurring as it does on the anniversary of Majuba.'
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Hogan Given Decision

Memphis, Tenn, February 27-Freddy Began, of San Francisco, was awarded the decision over Tommy Cooney, of Boston. at the Auditorium this evening in the ninth round. Both men were on their feet and fighting furiously when a dispute arose among the time keepers resulting in such a disturbance that the police stopped the bout. The referee gave a decision for Bo- gan
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
whIpped Her as Punishmenr

Charleston, S. C., February N.-Yester- day, in Greenville county, negro girl of 16 years whipped by her father rather than have her prosecuted for an assault on an aged lady who had scolded her for not doing the family washing properly. One neighbor, a magistrate and his constable and representative of the injured party were the only people present.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Queen Tha nks Canadians

Ottawa, Ont, February 27.-Joseph Cham berlain cabled to Lord Minto as follows: "London, February 27.-Her majesty, the queen, desires you to express to the people of the dominion her admiration of the gall lant conduct of her Canadian troops.
 CHAMBERLAIN"
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
ROBERTS REPORTS THE
 CAPTURE OF CRONJE
Determined Advance Was Made by the Canadian Regiment Who Held their Position With Utmost
 Gallantry.

Iondon, February N.-(5:02 p. m.)-The war office has received the following dis patch from Lord Roberts:
 "Paardeberg, Il O'clock Tuesday Morn- dng.-From information furnished daily by me to the intelligence department, it be- came apparent that General Conje's force was becoming depressed and the discon- tents of the troops and the discord among the leaders were rapidly increasing. This feeling was doubtless accentuated by the disappointment caused when the Boer re- Inducements, which tried to relieve General Conje were defeated by our troops on Fefb- ruary g.
 q resolved, therefore, to bring pressure to bear upon the enemy. Each night the trenches were pushed forward to the enemy's laager, so as to gradually contract his position and at the same time bonn barded it heavily with artillery, which was yesterday materially aided by the arrival of four six-fnch Howitzers, which l had ordered up from D'Aar.
 s'In carrying out these measures a cap- tive balloon gave great assistance by keep ing us informed of the dispositions and movements of the enemy.
 Determined Advance.
 "At a. m. a most determined advance was made by the Canadian regiment and some engineers, supported by the First Gordon Edghlanders and Second Shrop- sg1ires, resulting in our gaining a point some 600 yards nearer the enemy and with
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The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Millionaire Dead.

Savannah. Ga., February 27.-Simon Guckenheimer. leading wholesale grocery merchant, died to-day, aged 6s. He left an estate valued at about s1, 100000. He came to America forty years ago from Germany with g in his pocket.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
DEBATE ON THE PORTO RICO BILL
 FINALLY CLOSED IN BLAZE OF GLORY
Bailey of Texas Made the Final Argument Opposing the Meas
 ue and Deliver Represented the Republicans,


Ridder, of the New York Stats Zeitung, the committee, have issued the following:
 This special standing committee is sub- stantially an arbitrary committee. Its duty is to obtain data respecting wages paid in the several cities, the condition of labor in the office of the various members of the association. and such other information as may be useful and beneficial to both eGn- ployer and employe.
 ''This committee feels charged with the sacred task of settling disputes whenever such occur, to the mutual advantage of both"
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
New Prcsident.

Indianapolis, Ind, February H.-It is ru- mored in railroad circles here that the and Gulf road has been offered to George L. Bradbury, vice-president of the Lake and WeSteyn
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Congress Postponed

Capetown, Monday, February 26.-The Afrikander bund congress has been post poned. The explanation given is that owing to the enforcement of martial law in some districts the members might possibly be unable to attend.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Cardinal serinnsix III

Rome. February 2S.-Cardinal Lodochows- Xxi, prefect of the congregation of the pro- panga. who has been i'll for several months, has suffered serious relapse and a fatal is- sue of the malady Is feared.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Neero Kiiird Ills Mother.

Pleasant Mill Ga, February 2Z-George Williams, young negro, killed his mother while they were following the corpse of the husband and father to the grave here yes terday. The boy ordered his mother to stop her manifestations of grief. She paid no heed to him, and he shot her.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Pulled Woman From the Wreck

MT Rosts first act was to pull from the wreck a woman whose legs were sticking out through a broken window. She was not badly hurt. By the time this had been accomplished other passengers from the forward coaches had come back and helped could be reached Mir Rost states that he saw the body of one woman jammed in the roof of the burning coach, and that it was not reached by the rescuers. The body of another woman was consumed in full view of the passengers who gathered about the wreck. MT. Rost and others reached into the burning debris and tried to drag her out, but she was pinioned under heavy wreck age. MT. Rost says the young woman was apparently dead as he reached her hand and there was no response to his efforts at res- cue. He describes the woman as about 25 years of age. She wore dark dress and a leather ciatlin hung from her waist.
 MT. Rost believes that he saw the body of still third woman wedged between the tdmbers of the burning coach, but before he could get closer the fire and smoke and steam obscured his view. The locomotive of the first train was dispatched to Inde- pendence for surgeons, and after returning with these, came on to Kansas City with the passengers from the two trains. The parlor car of the express train was the only coach wrecked.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
RAILROAD WRECK
 CAUSED BY STORM Two Killed and Several Seriously
 Wounded. Z SOME REMARKABLE ESCAPES
Blinding Snowstorm Prevents Engineer From Seeing Distractions on Track Farmers Heoric Efforts-Injured
 in Hospital at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, February 27.-The bliz- gard prevailing throughout western Mis- souri was the direct cause of a train wreck tonight on the main line of the Missouri Pacific road, in which at least two persons and possibly others were killed and several others were badly hurt.
 The fast St. Louis day express, due to anrive at Kansas City at 5:45 this evening. was delayed by freight train which stuck in a snowdrift two miles south of Independence, Mo, and about twelve miles out of Kansas City. The St. Louis local passenger train, running forty minutes be- hind the fast express, came on through the Ibinding snowstorm and crashed into the express train ahead, the engineer having failed in the driving snow to see the dan ger signal which the first train had sent back. Such was the force of the collision thal. the parlor car that was in the rear of fife first tnadn was totally cut in two, and when Engineer Frank RayGnon and his fireman escaped from the wreck they crawled out through the windows of the parlor car.
 Fire added ito the horrors of the wreck, the shattered engine permitting the hot
 
 il is believed were burned.
 iast of Dead and Wounded
 A Tits of the dead and injured so far as Srown follows The dead:
 Mrs. J. G. Sehmtdlsapp, of Cincinnati, in stantly killed, body recovered.
 Unknown woman, body consumed in the wreck.
 Injured:
 1njured-J. G. schmldtapp, Cincinnati, will recover.
 Miss schmdtapp, Cincinnati, will lose sight of both eyes.
 Mrs. J. Bake, Cincinnati, mother of Mrs. Schmidtapp. badly scalded, eye sight lost, but may recover.
 w. R. Vaughan, Cincinnati, newspaper reporter, scalded and right arm crushed, and will have to be amputated.
 l.. F. Sheldon, Sedalia assistant super intendent of telegraph on Missouri Pacific, painfully scalded.
 Brakeman Frank McRae St. Louis, badly bruised.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, Kansas City, scalded.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Cincinnati. scalded
 All of the injured have been brought to University hospital in Kansas City.
 The Schmidtapp party were enroute to San Francisco. William Rost, a farmer who lives near where the wreck occurred, and who was one the first to render any as- sistance to the imperied passengers, is quite sure that at least three women were burned in the wreck. When he reached the car flames were cracking through the splintered wood work of the car al one end. while at the other end a cloud of blister ing steam was belching from the locomo- tive, which had ripped the coach open from end to end, On every side were men and women crying for assistance
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
THE WEATHER

RAIN, FOLLOWED BY CLEARING AMI COLDER WEDNESDAY,: NORTHWEST ERLY WINDS; THURSDAY, FAIR.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07
THE CUBAN
CONVENTION

Seads Telegram OF Gratitude 20 the American
People
~ Associates I-ress q the Journal
HAVANA, Nov. THE Cuban Const.-
tutional Convention reassembled this
afternoon and adopted resolutions to
send to President Mckinley the follow
ing telegram;
The Cuban Constitutional Conven-
tion has the honor and satisfaction to
respectfully salute the President and
Congress of the United States and TO ex.
press it's sentiments of gratitude to the
American people"
General Maxine Gomez, in a letter TO
Havana papers, says he will not accept
Office under the Cuban republic.
"As a reyolutionist, he declares, "I
have always understood that from the
moment the revolution was over, my
mission will be terminated. What re.
mains TO be done 10 attain the felicity Of
the land is not a matter TO be decided by
cavalry charges The problems pressing
for solution must be solved with pru-
dence and calmness and without ardent
patriotism that might be necessary at
other times.
Cuba now presents great field for
improvement which must be carried out
judiciously. 1t is field where all her
children can work. My retired life and
my persistent refusal of positions that
have been offered me should be sufficient
proof that my determination is irrevoc.
able. l firmly believe the highest dis
tinction which a man who has fought 80
much can take with him TO the grave is
the esteem Of all, and this can only be
attained by not governing anybody or
anything"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-07

COLUMBUS, mckinley has carried
his own state without doubt by an in
creased majority, but at midnight it is
impossible to give the figures, owing to
the unusually meager returns received.
The democrats have gained about 5000
in Cleveland, as much in Cincinnati,
and less in some cities. The republic
cans have gained in the rural districts,
in this city, and in Canton, the home Of
the president; in Akron, the home Of
Chairman Dick, and in few other
cities.