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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
BESIECED SUFFERING.
Reduced to Eating Horsefesh.
at Kimberley.
BOERs PRESS THE TOWN CLOSER.
Apparently Have Taken All Their Big
Guns From Mafeking to Shell tho
Piace-Part of the Force From Moddcr
River Gone There.

LONDON, Feb. 12.--440 n. m.--Start-
ling intelligence comes from Kimberley
in the Cape newspapers just received by
mail in London. 1t appears that since
Jan. the rations at Kimberley have
been for the most part horsefesh, SO re-
pugnant to women and children that
many refuse to eat. 1t also appears that
the death rate has been heavy, and that
the privations of the garrison have been
increasing steadily,
This news is startling because the CEN
sor has not allowed it tV be cabiesl. Pos
sibly such conditions explain tie pres
ence of Lord Roberts at Modder river
and the apparent preparations for an adj
vance from that point.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-The war office is
sued the following dispatch, dated Feb.
II, from the general commanding at
Cape Town:
elements reports from Rensburg
that on Friday, Feb. 0, the Beers
tried to turn his right flank, but were
beaten off. Position maintained. Cas-
ualties small.
kimberley reports that the Boer
fighting force was apparently increased
on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Next day the
DUETS commenced Une COuSITucUlOH OF
trenches to the east nearly parallel to
the Glacis and 1000 yards from the Pre-
mier mine. A native reported that he
accompanied some Beers who left Mafe-
king for Kimberley, carrying with them
q six-inch gun and quick-firing field
gun. The former opened fire on Kim
berley.
"Otherwise the situation is un.
changed"
MOpDER RIVER, Saturday, F = IN =
Apparently the Beers have b1o..u
their big guns from Mafelxing to nell
Kimberley.
Our naval guns shelled Magersfontein
today, but the Boer guns We're silent.
1t is supposed the enemy have with
drawn their artillery. They are blowing
up the permanent way beyond Morton
siding.
The Beers still man their trenches,
but their numbers are apparently re-
duced. The bulk of their force has gone
to Kimberley or toward our flank.
The Highlanders returned last night
Before retiring they found the bodies of
IL Beers. They believe the losses of the
enemy were heavier than those of the
British, because that in addition to the
dead Beers found several had been
buried.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12

the leading opponent against Governor
Nash at the last state convention; Presi-
dent Goldenbogen, Secretary Speelman,
Treasurer Cart and other officers of the
Ohio Republican Dcague, Republican
officers and members Of the Ohio legis-
lature and others.
Governor Nash will be unable to at
tend Former Governor Bradley, after
arguing the Kentucky injunction suits
in the federal court today, is expected
to speak on the Kentucky situation at
the banquet. General B. r. Cowen re-
spends to abraham Lncoln;" Hon.
Albert Douglas, who was a candidate
for the gubernatiorial nomination at the
last state conventions; Representative
Moody, Of Massachusetts; Congressman
Burton, General Isaac F. Mack and
otherswill respond to toasts. Over 800 del
egate are expected and arrangementss
have been made for 100 plates at the
banquet. ut Aims hotel.
Hon. v. @. Morrow, leading Repub-
lican of Hillsboro, the former home of
Senator Foraker, is considered the lead
ing candidate for President, while it is
thought Secretary Speelman and Treas
urer Cart will be reelected. The execu-
tive board will be changed. The resolu-
tions will strongly indorse President
Mckinley and his policies.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
AN ALLIANCE PRACTICALLY EXISTS


England and Portugal Have About
Reached an Agreement.
LONDON, Feb. l2.--There exists what
practically amounts to an offensive and
defensive alliance between Great Brit
ain and Portugal.
The real reason for the tremendous
military activity is a determination TO
convince Portugal that it is advisable to
meet Great Britain's demands regarding
the ports essential for carrying on the
Boer war, namely, Delagoa Bay and
Beiin, and at the same time, having So
cured Portugal's assent to every propo-
sition made, be in n position TO support
that country against united European
opposition.
PortugaPs minister hero, Senior Pinto
de Several, is almost as much an English.
man as n Portuguese, and his govern
mont is only too willing TO do every
thing, far beyond tho bounds of neu-
trality, to help Great Britain to protect
Portugal. Lord Salisbury has this week
takon definite measures regarding the
aforementioned ports that can only be
described as daring.
Portugal, bending to the modicum of
coercion and convinced that Great Brit
ain Is able to uphold her, has acquicsced
until there practically exists an alliance
of the strongest fiber bctwoon tsroat
Britain and Portugal, Yet for reasons
of diplomacy nothing would be moro
Quickly officially denied in London or
LiGbon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
JOUBERT TRYING
TO 0UTFLANK BUTLER.
Such n Rumor mt Durham Churchill Said
EULER Would Try Again n-Ex-
plains Situation.

plains Situation.
DURHAM. Feb. 12.-It was rumorcd
here that General Joubert was march
ing with a column Of 5000 men to out
flank General Butler.
LONDON, Feb. 12.--Winston Churchill
sent from Frere Camp to The Morning
Post long review of the situation. He
said ~
General Ruller always thought it Impossible
TO hold the triangle Of Natal north OF the
Tugela, but tho initial mistake was made ow.
ing to tho miscalculation of tho Boer strength
and the fact that millions worth Of stores had
been collected at Ladysmith. From the first
he regarded the relief of Lady smith as for
lorn hope. Hc did not feel justified In ordering
q subordinate to perform such a doubtful
task
The absence of good maps has cost much
blood An attempt to thrust the enemy back
from Brnl;fontein or Doorn Kloof would have
cost 5000 men, and since at least two brigades
must keep the door open behind us too few
would have remained to force the way to Lady.
smith. Moreover, General Butler remembers
that his army is the only army for the defense
for the rest of Natal. Therefore he decided to
withdraw and to try elsewhere.
Remembering that considerations Of honor,
more than policy, demand ceasolcss efforts to
rclieyo Ladysmith, the whole army, despite
disappointments and retrcnt, regards General
Butler with sympathy and trust such as are
seldom seen oven i'll fortunate circumstances.
Another fierce attempt will be made to force
the ,rugcla, Great Britain must realize the
ugly fact that the rolief of Lady smith would
strain nh army Of $1,000 aud that 100000 men
would not be too many, The country, there
forc must be prepared for heavy loss and
perhaps for disappointment.
The security Of southern Natal is our inn
portant consideration. The necessity Of oh.
tanning control of Delagoa bay Is very nppar.
ent. The ingress of foreigners and war material
IL ooaseless. Surely settlement with Portu-
gal would be only question Of money.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12

and against the bill prepared in advance
and Wednesday and Thursday will be
devoted to speeches not exceeding ten
minutes in duration ON the various
amendments to the bill The most i'm
portant Of these amendmepts is that Of
fercd by the Democrats through Senator
Jones, of Arkansas, for the free coinage
of silver ON terms of equality with gold.
The Democrats count upon getting all
the Democrats, Populistic and Silver
Republican votes except those of Sena-
tors Caffery and Lindsay, Gold Demo
Gratis, for their free coinage amendment,
but they will still fall far short of the
necessary number. No one doubts the
passage of the bill by large majority
on the final vote. Senator Aldrich says
he counts upon n majority Of twenty or
twenty-five votes Tho opposition do
not concede so many, but a. the
total against them ia forrnida'
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12

MoRRo CASTLE, ON SAN JUAN RIVER
of rock which holds the vast body Of
water as If 1t were in gigantic cup.
Myriads of small, rocky islets. ver-
durc matched and attractive in APP
pearance. greet the eye on every hand
as the steamboat forges its way
through the pale green waters toward
the open eXpanse in the center Of the
lake.
There Is much that is grand and in
spring in the scenery also along the
San Juan river. and there are many
interesting evidences of the manner Of
life and habits of the people. Anti
quarians have found this fruitful
field in past times. and many stone
idols and relics of the Toltec age have
had their passage paid to American
and European museums. Moro castle,
situated on n high promontory over
looking the San Juan river is an inter-
esting point with more recent histo-
ry. 1t was erected by the Spaniards
in 1858 and Is still In good state Of
preservation. The antiquarians have
not, so far, been able to carry it away,
and from its proud position 1t will look
down upon the starry banner floating
over the first ship that passes through
the -eat Nicaragua canal,
SAMUEL HUBBARD.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
A Fine Old English Lady,

A very remarkable old lady-I3ady
Emily Foley-dled the other day at
Stoke Edith Park. her fine mansion in
Herefordshire, In her nlnety-fifth year.
Born In 1905, aud a daughter of the
third duke of Montrose, she was we'd
ded to Mr.. Edward Thomas Foley,
who, over half century age left her
a widow with fine es.ate.
Till the last she retained almost un.
impaired all her faculties and was
straight as an arrow and ready to take
part In the functions and amusements
of the county as II she had been SO
years younger. She dearly loved to be
clothed In the richest of stuffs aud the
brightest Of colors. aIid her dresses,
bonnets aud caps were the admiration
of all beholders, and. however gors
geous they might be. were not unbe-
coming to her.
On the occasion Of unveiling the por.
trait Of the queen in the shire hall at
Hereford. In September 1907. she was
bold enough to appear In jubilee colors.
with scarlet satin gown to match the
uniform Of the lord lieutenant and OFF,
GERS assembled on the platform. a
white bonnet. trimmed with blue and
red bows and some tricolor ribbons at
tached To her left brea ST..
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
REBEL KCENDIARIES.
Firebrand Arrows Shot at
Towns In Luzon.
ALBAY WAS ALMOST DESTROYED.
Filipiaos Also Shoot From Hills at United
States Gsrrisons Scatter when Pur-
sued-smnilpox Attacks the American
Troops Along tho railroad.

MANILA, Feb. 12.-The insurgents in
Albay province, Luzon, adopted harrass-
ing tactics against The towns which the
Americans have ga risoned. They camp
in the hills and maintain constant fire
upon the American outposts. When the
troops sally against them, they scatter,
returning when the Americans retire.
They shoot burning arrows and have
thus burned large part of tho town Of
Albay. Indeed, most Of the larger towns
IN that province are practically deserted
except by the gprrisons. Scarcely any
Of the inhabitants return to their
homes. They are camping in the in
terror, and it is supposed armed insur-
gents prevent them going back. II is
reported that there is much suffering
nmong them owing to the lack Of food.
AS n result of these conditions the hemp
business i'll that section is seriously him
dcred, and ships going for cargoes are
compelled TO take gangs of coolies to do
their loading. Hemp held in the interior
is quite inaccessible
Colonel Bell will take two regiments
and battery through the provinces of
North Camarines and South Camarines,
going there ON transports. Many insur-
gents retreated to that part of the
island from Cavite and Batangas PROV
inces.
Another expedition will soon start TO
garrison towns along the north coast Of
the Island of Mindanao.
Guerilla warfare continues south Of
Manila. Two attempts have been made
to ambush the Americans. Colonel
Schwan, while returning to Manila with
his staff and an escort of a hundred cav.
airy from Batangas. was attacked by tho
insurgents. The latter were dispersed,
| -. ~, h..,o,;ao,,, ia a. -.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
Marriage is said 10 be an equal partner
slip. But the kind OF one-sided partner

rule 1rOfn the tlu1e OF
marriage onward, her body is daily
drained of strength and her mind daily
burdened by cares. She lies on the
couch, her back aching, from female
trouble, and gets up and puts on a sfnil-
ing face to meet her husband.
Marriage can only be an equal partner
ship when the drains and strains OF mar
ried life of the woman can be replaced
by the perfect health of the delicate
wonanly organs. No woman need suf-
fer with Inflammation, liberation, debili.
tating drains or female trouble. There's
an absolute cure for all these in Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t makes
life pleasure, does away with morning
sickness, and makes the baby's advent
easy and almost painless.
~ had been sufferer from uterine trouble for
about three years, having two niiscarriages in
that time, aud the doctors said ! would have to
60 through all operation before ] could give
birth to children" writes Mrs. Blanche e.
when about to give UP In despair saw the ad.
vertisement of DR.. Pierce's medicine and
thought would give 1t trial as last resort. 1
bought bottle of Dr. Piercc's Favorite Pre-
scription. and after taking 1t felt better than
had for years. Aner taking four. and one.hali
now four months old and has not had day Of
sickness"
Favorite Prescription contains no
alcohol, whisky or other intoxicant
Nothing else is "iust as good" Refuse
all substitutes. If you 60 for DIR.
Pierce's, get DR.. Pierce's.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
SPIES DOGGED MACRUM.
Easion said They Even Ransacked His
Baggsge to Learn Contents of
His Message.

WASH NYToN, Feb. 12.-Mr. Easton,
who accompanied Mr.. Mncrum from
Pretoria to this country, says in effect
that British spies tried toritle Macrum' IS
trunk amp grip on the steamer
bound from Lorenzo Marques to
Europe, that the conduct of the
English on board was SO outrageous in
it's treatment of Mr.. Macium that the
captain of the steamer refused to salute
the British flag at Zanzibar, that
throughout She trip system of espion-
age, evidently established for the pur-
pose of learning the secret of Mr.. Ma
crum's mission, rendered the consul Is
life miserable, that he had been actually
granted leave Of absence by the state
department. and that while ON his way
he was dismissed from the consulate
service and all sorts of discreditable
stories We're set afloat regarding him.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
TAYLOR MADE TANGLE
WORSE THAN EVER.
Complicated Legal Phase Of the Trouble
by the Recent Moves Ee
Has Made.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. l2.-The col
lapse Of the peace negotiations through
Governor Taylor rejection of the Louis.
vile agreement, and the latter's action
in calling off the London legislature and
reconveniug the legislature in Frankfort
and practically withdrawing the troops,
have left the fight over state officers di-
vested of many of it's warlike features,
but in worse legal tangle than ever.
The new alighments of the parties
after these developments are as follows:
The Republicans will stand on tho legality pf
Governor Taylors proclamation and adjourn.
ing the legislature to meet at Londpn, and will
hold TO he illegal all acts Of the Democratic
legislature since the date Of that proclamation,
chief among which arc tho adoption of the re
ports Of the contest boards and the declaration
of the election Of Governor Goobol and Lieu
tenant Governor Beckham.
AIf the Democratic legislators go back to
Frankfort, tho Republicans will insist that
John Marshall and not H. H. Carter IL .curcn.
ant governor and president of the senate They
are free to take the matter OF the governorshjp
TO the federal courts " they ran make n case
In which such nm appeal will ie If tho Demo.
Gratis refuse TO return to Frankfort they may
attempt to force the Attendance of nbsentccs
Meanwhile, they will press the suit before
Judge Taft, involving the minor state offices
The Democrats will dispute the legality of
Governor Tnylor's proclamation adjournine
the legislature to London aud back agnin to
Frankfort. They will contend that the legs.
laturo was dispersed by soldiers and adjourned
to, Louisville by its own action in adopting
with working quorum concurrent reso.
luton to that effect; that its nets
have been legal including that by which
Goebel WAS declared governors; that by
another concurrent resolution it may return to
Frnnlifort when conditions warrant as IL is tho
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
OUTFLANKED BRITISH.
Beers Got Around Them on Two Sides,
Near Rensberg- English Conveys
Gotten Through.

RENsnERG, Feb, 12,--The Beers out
hnnkod the British here Friday, A cun-
siderable force Of the enemy was threat
ening the British communications bo-
tween Rensbcry and Slingersfontein, l2
miles away, and, during reconnois-
sance by some lnnisl;illings and 20 Aus
tralian3 from Slingersfontein, the Beers
We're discovered attempting to get gun
into position TO shell the British camp.
The Australians, having come into
very close contact with the enemy, took
cover under hill about 5000 yards
from tho camp. Thorcupon the Beers
took up position with view of pre-
venting thor retirement. Some Burgh
ers got within 200 yards &C tho Austria
hans and called upon them to surrender
Ihoy replied by fixing bayonets and
shouting defiance.
Sergeant Edwards and two men made
a dash. and, gallopiug undcr hot fire,
Passed a number OF hills held by the
Bocrs, took word that the Australians
were aafe, and confident of holdinE&ho
enemy at bay ard OF getting oct after
dark, which they eventually did
The lniskilling prevented the enemy
: getting their guns in position. Tho
Australians lost one man killed and
three wounded.
The conyoys were successfully gotten
to Slingersfontein Saturday, tho British
escorts having had several brushes with
parties Of from 20 to 30 Beers infesting
tho region, Lieutenant Colonel Page,
with section Of artillery and $50
horse, got one large convoy through by
shelling the enemy ont of the road.
The Beers also outflanked us on the
west, placed n gun in position at Bas-
tards NolS and fired on one Of our out
poses. driving off 1000 sheep,
In Wednesdays brush two Australian
correspondents, Messrs. Sambie and
Sales, who fell behind, were captured
The British took two prisoners.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
"THEOLOGS" ATTACK SCHOOL
Trying tn Weaken Methodist School, Mt
H0ston--Opposc the Doctrines
rs Taught.

BosToN, Mass, Fob. l2.-Tho movo-
mcnt by diSaffected students against the
doctrines of Morhodism as taught at the
Boston university school of the
ology, which was formerly di-
rectod against Professor Hinckley
W. Mitchell has now taken the
form of an organized attempt by the
dissenting students to weaken the stand
ing Of the school and an attack has been
made upon w. n. Warren, Prof. Henry
Sheldon and DR.. Borden p. Brown.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
CURRENCY BILL WILL PASS.
Opposition Admits a Formidable sIajor-
ity--Flnal Vote to be Taken
ON Thursdpy.

WAsHISoToE, Feb. l2.--The currency
bill will be voted ON in the senate on
Thursday, and all the time not given TO
such routine business as the introduce
ton Of bills and the presentation of re-
ports and petitions will be devoted to
this measure until it is acted upon by
the senate. Monday and Tuesday will
be consumed with set arguments for
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
Tracked by a bulldog.

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. l2.--The postof
flee at Dayton, Tenn, was burglarized
and all the stamps and government ar
ticles Of negotiable value stolen. A
Chattanooga bulldog was placed on the
trail, and went without hesitation from
the postoflice to the residence of Charles
Johnson, II fireman mt a -four mill.
johnson protested his innocence. but a
search of his house uncovered a COM
pletc outfit of explosives and all the
paraphernalia used by expert cracks
mon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
ENGINEER PREVENTED A HoLDup.

Hc saw tho Masked Men on the Track
and Pulled Wide Open the Throttle.
PERRY, OF, Feb ls.--An attempt was
made to hold up a southbound passenger
train on the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe railway about mile north of
Perry. The bell cord was pulled and
The train was slowing down. when the
Engineer noticed several masked men
standing near the track
He opened tho throttle and the train
dashed by tho would.be robbers, who
made futile attempt to board 10. Off
cers are in pursuit Of the men.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
A CHARTER FOR HAVANA.
A Commission Appointed For Purpose of
Framing One.

HAyAHA, Fob. ia commission has
boen gazettcd, consisting of Mayor la
coste, president; Sonor Estrada y Mora,
vice president; Scnors Cancio O'FGrrill,
Points, Parraga, Nodarse and Casanova
and Mcssrs Ernest Lee Conant and Os-
good Smith, with power TO draw upa
new charter for Havana. In the orter
of appointment, General Ludlow cnlts
attention to the prominence of Havana
Us city and to the fact that tho exist
ing municipal organization is very de-
fectiyc.
A draft OF tho proposed charter is to
ho ready OF or before April /, and this
will be submitted To the municipal coun-
Gil for consideration.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
round Guilty Of WING Murder.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 12.--!The jury in the
case of Harry w. Harris, on trial for
wife murder, brought in verdict Of
murder in the second degree. The pen
atty is from 3 to is years Imprisonment.
Sentence was suspended. Before death
tho woman implorod her relatives not to
prosecute her husband, A. Y. Jones,
of Renova, Pa, father Of Mrs. Harris,
was III the house when the crime wns
committed. 1t is claimed that Harris
had III treated his wifc and the father
came to take his daughter homo with
him
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
ANTITRUST CONFERENCE OPENED.
Sulxer Said the Remedy Was to Enforce
Present Laws.

CmcAYo, Feb. l2.--The antitrust
conference, opened here to-day. Con
gresham Sulzer, in an interview, said;
"The remedy for the trust evil is a
simple ono; enforce the present laws.
There is no lack of laws to deal prop
eriy with the question, but there is q
sad lack Of officials with the courage
and honesty to enforce them. Right
there lies the whole truth
j, r. Sovereign, former master work
man Of the Knights of Labor, said:
1.-The trust evil will find n corrective
i'll itself to large extent. Over capital
ization and restriction of production will
work the trusts downfall. They so re-
strict production and advance prices
that they will restrict consumption until
they are ruined"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-12
ALLEGED TREAsoNAeLE DOCUMENTS
Assistant Postmaster General Heath Re-
fuses to Advise j. W. stillinan.

iusrs 10 huViho d. w. stilllnan.
WASHINGTON, Fob. la.--James w.
Stillman, Of Boston, has applied to the
postoilice department. for ruling MS to
whether or not n pamphlet published by
him under the title, "A Protest Against
tho Presidents War of Criminal Aggres-
SION" is mailable under the postal laws.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Heath has written to Mr.. Stillman. "All
! care to say" said the reply in part, lis
chat before attempting to mail any mat :
tor that is calculated TO give aid or COM
TORT to any person now engaged in an
insuiTection agaiost the authority of the
United States, you had better seek tho
advice of II friend better skilled i'm the
law, whose services you will probably
require i'll case tho government considers
your essays Of sufficient importance to
pay attention to them"