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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS,

Preliminary to Impending Struggle
London, Jan. 19.-The first skirmish
between the British and the Beers,
north Of the Tugels, is reported today
the action resulted in victory for the
British. Following is the account OF the
engagement as received in an official
dispatch from General Butler:
"Spearmsn's Camp, Jan. 18.-'Dun-
donsld's mounted troops engaged the
Beers this afternoon west of Acton
Homes. l sent q detachment of the
First Dragons at o. m, to reinforce
DuDdonald who after fight occupied
kopjes, which be now holds. The Beers
lost field cornet Heilbrun and twenty
others killed and wounded. besides Is
captured. Our loss was two privates
killed and lieutenant and one private
severely wounded"
The news from Butler continues to be
of q character highly satisfactorily to
England His whole force should
have reached the north bank OF the riv
or yesterday and today be 10 a position
| to give battle.
Friends of General White count on
him to take q prominent part in the
battle between Butler and Joubert.
They believe he will regain his lau-
rels 10 an attack which will drive the
Beers westward into the hands OF Bull
Ter and Warren and constitute tine de-
cisive operation of the day. Buffers at
tack against the Beers entertainments
north of Poteieters is safe-guarded by
Warren operating on the Beers ex
treme right. Buffers dispatch today
shows that Warren is manoeuvering
very far to the westward aud should
draw of considerable force of the Beers
from the central position. On the right,
White can engage the attention of a
large part of the Boer forces even if he
cannot take the offensive against them.
London, Jan. l9-It Is again rumor-
ed on the stock exchange that Lady.
SIN tn has been relieved 1t is further
rumored that the British fought an IS
hours battle and that General Warren
has been killed. Nothing confrmatory
of these rumore has been received.
Spearmans Camp, Natal. Jan. 49,
(Delayed). The bombardment of the
enemy's position was resumed today.
The British have sent up war balloons
and have reconnoitsred the Beers en-
trenchments which have hitherto been
concealed. The Beers camp outside of
Lsdysmith ia visible from the hills
here. General Buffers column has
been crossing the Tugela river all day,
punts being used to transport the
troops. Warren's division is crossing
at Trichart's drift on pontoon bridge.
The Beers still refrain from replying to
the British artillery fire though part OF
Lyttleton's brigade has crossed the
open space which extends from the
river to the rough country where the
Beers are entrenched. Boer REINFORCE
ments can be seen arriving and taking
up positions behind kopjes. where they
are strongly entrenched along q line
extending from Ladysmith along the
river A second line of defenses bor-
ders long plateau which is fanked by
Mount Abejmans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
Died On His Wife's Grave.

Bethlehem, Ps., Jan. 19.-While
standing at his wfe's grave, In the old
cemetery adjoining the Lower Saucon
Church on Wednesday, former Super
visor Samuel Ruch, aged rs years, fell
over dead. He was a sufferer from
heart disease, and was warned not to go
out of doors unattended. A distant rela =
tive was TO be buried Wednesday, and
Mr. Ruch induced daughter to ac-
company him to the cemetery. They
arrived before the funeral cortege, and
while they waited Ruch knelt at his
wife's grave in prayer. AS the process
sion entered the buryiDg ground he
threw up his arm, and, giving shrek,
fell over dead on his wife's grave. His
death caused CONSERVATION among the
mourners at the funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
tUanhinnfou

Correspond, ,nce OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, January 70,
A prominent republican member o.
Congress today said: "There will be
no federal office holders in the
political campaign this year. McKiu-
ley has realized the evil effects of such
work. They defeated Arthur's nomi.
nation, and Harrison's reelection to the
Presidency, and Clevelsnd's second de-
feat was largely due to Office holders.
In addition, the civil service refOrmers
are becoming very much aroused
against such methods. Hanna has pass
ed the word to Office holders not to
figure in State or national politics, but
to earn their salaries and keep quiet.
This will embarrass and work great
hsrdships on many Southern republi-
cans, who only want enough followers
to get into national conventions and
fill the federal offices in their States.
In some Southern States there are men
who have been 10 Office during every
republican administration since the
war. They think they have pre.emp.
tions on the Offices. With US it differ
emit. We believe in reciprocity-let
every one have some of the pie, as far
as it will 60 around among the boys.
A prominent Virginian recently told
me that there were men in his State
who had been holding federal offices
for thirty years; they are regular pro-
tessionals in that line. They pack the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
FlFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, Jan. 10.
SENATE.

After routine business the resolution
of Mr.. Alien directing the Secretary OIL
State to inform the Senate il the Trans.
vaal sent representative to Washing.
ton and if so the reasons for refusing
to recognize him, was called up.
Mr.. Spooner offered an amendment
requesting" the President instead Of
directing" the Secretary to furnish
the Information "if not incompatible
with the public interests"
Speaking upon his amendment Mr.
SpOoner repudiated the idea that the
people should know everything that
is being done 10 diplomatic circles. The
people trusted the President and be-
lieved in his policies.
The resolution was amended so as to
use the word request instead of direct
and the words Secretary OF State for
President.
Mr.. Morgan then addressed the Sen
ate on the financial BILL At 2:55 the
Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE.
The consideration of the general pen.
sion appropriation bill in committee OF
the whole was begun.
Mr.. Barney stated that it carried an
appropriation of Sl45, 245, 230 and that
the number of pensioners now on the
roll is 991, $40.
In anticipation OF the allowance of a
number of caims arising from the
spanish war pending in the Office, the
committee had increased the usual ap-
preparation by three or four millions.
There are 80, 900 OF such claims, 5000
OF which have been allowed already.
Mr.. Curtis denounced pension CON-
missioner Evans for having repeated
the baseless charges and insinuations
that had been made by his predeces-
sors and by President Cleveland against
the pensioners of this country.
Mr.. Bartlett asked since the remedy
was in the hands of the administration
and Evans had not been removed,
whether that did not show that his &C
ton was endorsed by the President.
81 don't believe the President knows
what is going on" retorted Mr.. Curtis.
Mr.. Curtis charged that the proper
medical ratings allowed by law had not
been given to pension claimants.
"You ought not to charge that against
the commissioner of pensions" inter-
rupted Mr.. Ray, because every case is
subject to appeal to the assistant secre-
tarv of the ipteriOr.o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

Timely Information given by Mii
George Long. ofNew Straitsville, 0hic
prevented dreadful tragedy and save
two lives. A frightful cough had lonG
kept her awake every night. She bad
tried many remedies and doctor ou
steadily grew worse until urged 10 ny
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Ooe bolts
wholly cured her, and she writes inl
marvellous medicine also cured Mr.. Long
of severe attack OF Pneumonis. -ucu
cures are positively proof OF the match
less merit of this grand remedy for cur
ing all throat, chest and lung trouble
Only 80 cents and $1.OO. Every bot
guaranteed. Trial bottles fee at t.
8. Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

The Senate adjourned until Monday
and the House until Saturday on &C.
count Of Gen. Lees birthday.
The Bland child labor bill was the
subject that engaged the attention oil
the House committee on general laws
yesterday. The bill was opposed by
delegations of business men from Dan
willie, Lynchburg, Petersburg, Suffolk,
Norfolk and Richmond. No one ap-
peared in support OF the bill. The com
mittee is ready to report the bill ad-
versely.
The House committee on schools and
colleges decided to report favorably the
bill confirming the contract between the
Young Mems Christian Association and
the authorities of the Virginia Poly
technic Institute. at Blacksburg, rels-
tive to the construction and use of q
public building on State property.
The Senate finance committee yester-
day heard the Jeffries bill amending
the delinquent land law. The principal
features Of amendments adopted are
that applicants are required to deposit
10 per cent. of the price which is for
feited to the common wealth If the ap-
plicant does not purchase the land.
The 10 per cent. shall not be more than
$40 in any one case nor less than $40
All persons appearing az holders OF
land are to be notified, as we'll as hold
ers OF mortgages, notes, etc., under
twenty years old, The courts are to
hear all contests, with right of appeal
to higher courts.
The Senate finance committee re.
ported favorably the Wickhsm bill rel
alive to settlement of the State debt.
The bill to validate sales of lands un-
der decree when amount Is not cuff
cient to defray indebtedness, was Or
dered reported favorably.
The House committee on general
laws took up the consideration OF the
Dupuy insurance bill, A number Of
life insurance agents were present.
The bill was made the special order for
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The
committee set Saturday week at 10
o'clock a. the time for consideration of
Senator Barksdale antitrust bill.
The separation of the blacks and
whites will not be attempted so far as
steamboats, are concerned. Delegate
Matthews, who a few days ago intro
duced bill for this purpose, yesterday
withdrew it. The patron of the meas
ure says he found upon investigation
| that the application of this principle
would be impracticable on vessels. 1t
is probable that there are federal laws
which will prevent the application of
the Jim Crow" law to water craft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

If THE late Jay Gould could revisit
the glimpses of the moon and see the
fortune he left being dissipated by the
million by his reckless and foolish
titled son-in. law, he would be disposed
to hustle back to his grave, and in its
darkness seek relief from his anguish
in eternal oblivion. 1t does seem right
hard that after all his "toiling and
rloiling," his store of wealth should
be squsndered so recklessly by an sen.
sire stranger"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
Biggest Ships in the World,

st. Paul, MinD., jan. 19.-Four big
ships are now being built for the Orien
tel trade to run in connection with the
Great Northern railroad. The vessels
will be ready for service in eighteen
months. Each ship will be 73O feet
long by IA feet beam, so feet from
water to deck line, and will have a
carrying capacity of $4,000 tons. The
ships will be the largest 10 the world,
exceeding the Oceanic, and will be able
to carry freight at low rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

ENGLAND, in the case Of the seizure
of neutral German vessels by her cruis-
ers. at the demand of Germany has had
to do what she compelled the United
States to do when they seized the Brit
ish ship Trent during the war between
the States-come DC Sn, not gracefully
but as gracefully as possible. Every
nation, rs we'll as every man, knows
whom to kick. II Germany were not
frst-class power, the seizures referred
to would continue, and if England hsd
not been, Commissioners Mason and
Slidell would not have been released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

IT Is ANNOUNCED that owing to Ger
tain railroad combinations, $4,000 OF
their employees will be discharged.
But, according to the McKiDleyites, of
all the alleged prosperity with which
the country is flooded, that of the rail-
roads is the most conspicuous. It.
deed, the alleged flood referred to
seems to be confined almost entirely to
the rich il the North. Certainly few
poor people in this section of the coun-
try have even had a glimpse of it as
vet, though they have strained their
eyeballs in looking for its approach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

RELIABLE reports from Washington
are to the effect that smallpox is in.
creasing there and is not confined to
the negro quarters, but is spreading to
all parts of the city. Notwithstanding
this, however, Washington is not decor
ated with yellow flags, nor are inspect
ors on the trains and boats leaving
there, nor have other cities and towns
quarantined against Washington. But
circumstances alter cases, in the ma
tional capital as we'll as everywhere
.alsa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
Serious COastiDg Accident,

Rochester, N. Y. Jan. 1e.-Twenty
one boys were injured, six perhaps ia
tally, as result Of a sleigh-riding acci
dent at Fairport last night. The acci.
dent occurred on Main street hill
which is half mile lobg and a favorite
cossting place.. The boys borrowed @
two-horse sleigh and made the descent
three times. On the fourth trip the
boy who was steering lost control and
the sleigh dashed into large tree while
going at rapid rate, the load being
hurled in a mass against the trees and
fences. The sleigh was smashed into
kiDdling wood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

CONGREss,-In the Senate yesterday
Mr.. Teller, during his discussion OF the
financial bill, made an attack on Secre-
tsry Gage.
Senator Morgan. for the committee
on interoceanic canals, presented the
report on the Nicaragua bill. 1t favors
the construction of the waterway by
the United States.
In the House the bill to extend the
powers of the director of the census
was passed. The leading point at is
sue was the proposition to permit the
director to let contracts for printing to
outside firms. After lively debate
this amendment was defeated and the
entire press work for the census will be
done BY the public printer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
Resentenced to be Hanged.

Jersey City, N. j., Jan. 19.-Judge
LipDincott today resentenced Edward
Clifford to be hanged on February for
the murder OF WW. Watson. superin
tendent of the West Shore Railroad
whom he shot and killed on March 5,
1895 Since he was convicted and orig
inally sentenced the lawyers and friends
OF Clifford have made every possible ef-
fort to save his life, which has been thus
far prolonged on legal technicalities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

Ex-Governor BUCKNER, of Ken
lucky, says the ILLUMINATION of the
Bryan element is the only thing that
can save the democratic party from de-
struction." Something must be the
matter with the Ex-Governor. Can 30
element of FIVE and half million be
eliminated at the demand of that of o
hundred and thirty-6ve thousand
Why, to eliminate the Bryan element
would be to wipe out the entire demo
cratic party, and to establish in It's
place deserters, like Palmer and Bynum
and a few other scalawags who think
more of their money than of the wei
fare of their country. let alone party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
To the Public.

/ want to let the people VINO SUI
from rheumatism and sciatica knos,
that Chamberlain Pain Balm relieved
me after q number of other medicine
and doctor had failed. II is the oes'
liniment have ever known of. J. a.
DODaEN, Alpharetts, Ga. Thou'aasG,s
have been cured of rheumatism by lG'
remedy. One application relieves 'O'
pain. For sale By oil druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
1t Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth, of LAGRANGE. &c.,
suffered intensely for six months with a
frightful running sore on his leg, but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cur
ed it 10 ten days. For Ulcers, Wounds,
Burns, Boils, Pain or Piles it's the best
salve 10 the world. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25c. Sold by E. 8. Leadbeater
& Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

L. T. Thirkfeld, Health Inspector Of Chi.
cago, says, "Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cannot be
recommended too highly. 1t cured me of Sc.
we're dyspepsia 1t digests what you eat and
cures indigestion, heartburn and all forms Of
a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware of
counterfeit and worthless salve offered for
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Dewitt Is the
only original. An infallible cure for piles
and ell skin diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

Lewis Dennis. Salem, Ind, says "koooi
Dyspepsia Cure did me more good thsn any.
thing ever took" II digests what you On.
and can not help bat cure dyspepsia ana
stomach troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19
Prevented q Tragedy.

Today will SOC the close Of tho Sta es ca,
against Molineux in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

How Are Your Kidneyss
DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam
40 free Add. Sfer ne Remadv 70 Chica0c ~ u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-19

DALTON BREAKFAST FOOD Just 70
II oeived by
&c. MILBURN.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31
Dinner and "Bee."

The building of some horse sheds
in the rear of the Congregational
church for the accommodation Of teams
of church members who must come
some distance to church has long
been talked of, but it had finally re-
NAMED for the ladies to take the
initiative. Accordingly Cd next
Wednesday there will be ''bee" and
while the men are busy with the shed
the Ladies Aid Society will prepare
dinner to serve free to the workers.
Those gentlemen who cannot be there
to work are asked to take their din
ner at the church that day, for which
they will be charged twenty-five
cents.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31

Both the Ladies Societies of the
Congregational church are IN a -four
ishng condition. The Missionary
Society have already paid their ap-
portionment for this year and so we're
planning that by next fall they would
have enough to build some horse
sheds in the rear of the church but
since then the plan of holding a
bee" next Wednesday has been sub
stituted. The Ladies Aid Society
are planning to issue in the course of
month or so a cookbook, which
will be compiled from all the best
recipes that can be gathered from
the different ladies in town. The in
tention is to gather recipes which
are not in ordinary c0ok-books but
such as many ladies may have work
ed out for themselves.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31

The editor of the Farm Journal
asks: "Why have mortgage on the
farm, poor chops, rheumatism, sour
bread, grip, leak in the roof, hole in
pocket, skeleton in the closet, or any
other pain or trouble, when you can
get the Farm Journal, nearly 5 years
remainder of 1900, and all of 1901,
1902, 1903 and 1904 and The TRIBUNE
one year all for $1.50. Pay in ad-
vance and you get both papers as
above.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain-Balm trial. 1t
will not cost you cent if it does no
good. One application will relieve
the pain, 1t also cures sprains and
bruises in one-third the time required
by any other treatment. Cuts, burns,
frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side
and chest, glandular and other swell
lings are quickly cured by applying
it. Every bottle warranted. Price,
Is and Scots. J. r. Kruger, Drug
gist.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
O.
We the undersigned, have known F.
7. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
1ieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRJAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, C. WALDING, KINNAN & MARTIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and muc-
o71s surfaces of the system. Price, 75c.
ner bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testi-
rnonia1s free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31

The Farm Journal is cheap but not
too cheap to be good; it is full of
ginger and gumption, and has as
many other good things in it that yon
can use as any paper at any price.
We have clubbing arrangement by
which The TRIBUNE is sent one year,
and the Farm Journal nearly five
years remainder of 1900. and all of
1901, 1902. 1903 and 1904 both for
$3.50. Pay in advance and get two
pig prizes.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31
Personal PECK-UPS.

Little Items of Interest About Morris
People.
Forest Pushor returned from the
woods this week.
=. A. Hancock was in the cities
this week on business.
g. 0. Green was over from Chokio
yesterday calling on friends.
Frank Griffith was over on tn
Northern Pacific on business Thurs
day.
Miss Banvsrd will spend her week
vacation in the cities visiting her
sister.
Mrs. A. G. Peck is eutertaini ng her
mother Mrs. D. Y. Horning, of Min
neapolis.
Miss Louise HOLMAN returned last
Thursday from her winters visit at
Burlington, Iowa.
W. L. Prescott was over from
Elbow Lake Sunday as guest of
DR.. and Mrs. Game.
Dea. Cousins returned this week
from New Ulm where he has been
employed for the past year,
Mrs. George Lowater who has been
the guest of her daughter near St.
Cloud for the past three weeks re-
turned home Tuesday.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31
elf the Cap Fits, Wear It,"

If you ale suffering from the conse'
ouences of impure blood,-have boils
pimples or scrofula sores; if your food
does not digest or you suffer from
catarrh or rheumatism, you are the
one who should take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. It will fit your case exactly,
make your blood pure and cure salt
rheum, scrofula, rheumatism, dyspep-
STA catarrh, and give you perfect
health.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.
Nominating.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. w. FL. Shipman left
this week for Beaver Dam, Wis,
where they will make their home in
the future. Their removal back to
Beaver Dam is occasioned by the
failing health of Mr.. Shipman's
father. Mr.. and Mrs. Shipmam have
the best wishes of many friends that
their removal to their home may be
fraught with JOY and not Swallowed
by any serious illness of Mr.. Ship
mans father.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31

A ''toe social" was held at their
hall last night by the Knights and
Ladies of the Maccabees. The first
part of the evening was spent in
choosing partners for supper after
the unique method in.vogue at toe
social, after which refreshments were
served. A short literary and musical
program followed.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31

The Modern Brotherhood of A mer
lea held a meeting at the Odd
Fellows hall on Thursday evening of
this week to effect a preliminary
organization. Some of the work and
plans of the order were talked over
and it was decided to hold another
meeting at the same place next
Wednesday evening to elect officers
and effect a permanent organization.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31

G. H. Linsley arrived from Manka-
to yesterday with his household goods
and will hereafter make his home
here in Morris, living in the house
which he built last summer in the
west part of town. Mrs. Linsley will
arrive later, she having stopped at
Minneapolis for a short visit. We
gladly welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Lins-
ley to their new home.
Morris tribune., 1900-03-31
Card.

I, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on SO
cen, bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup Of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. ! also guarantee a
rs cent bottle 70 prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
1925 J. R. KRUGER.