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The age-herald., 1900-12-23
PROMOTIONS BY
 NEW ARMY BILL

New York, December 22.-A special to the Herald from Washington says:
 At least twenty-five regiments will be commanded by new colonels as a result of the reorganization of the army proposed by the pending legislation in Congress. This will mean the promotion of twenty five Lieutenant colones in three arms of the service.
 "rhe bill passed by the House and that reported by the Senate military committee provides for the increase of five regiments of cavalry and five regiments of infantry and the artillery arm under the Senate bill is also increased five regiments. This means the appointment of new officers to command the new regiments as follows:
 Cavalry-Lieut.-C Co.'s A. B. Wells, Ninth Cavalry, now serving in the Philippines; T. J. Wint, Sixth Cavalry, also on duty in the Philippines; F. Moore, Tenth Cavalry, sta- toned in Manzanilo, Cuba; H. w. Vessels. Jr., Third Cavalry in the Philippines, and J. N. Wheelan, Seventh Cavalry, military attachee at The Hague.
 "Artillery-Lieut. -Cols. F. c. Smith, Sixth Artillery, stationed at Washington, D. C., military arsenal; G. B. Rodney, Fifth Artillery, Ft. Riley, Kas. c. A. Woodruff, Seventh Artillery, Fort Slocum, N. Y. D. H. Kinzie First Artillery, Fort Barrancas, Fla; and J. R. Myrick, Second Artillery, Ft. Monroe, Va.
 "Infantry--Lieutenant Colonels P. H. El- lis, Eighth Infantry; William M. Van- horn, Eighteenth Infantry, now on sick leave; M. Hooton, Fifth Infantry, Fort Sheridan; c. Williams, Fifteenth Infantry, and A. w. Cortiss, Second Infantry, in the Philippines.
 President Mckinley will make fourteen appointments of officers as brigadfer gen. erals but their distribution among the sev- eral arms has not been determined. Most of these appointments will go to colonels of the line, so that at least ten lieutenant- colonels in addition to those named above may be promoted. It seems reasonably cer- tain that Colonel S. s. Sumner, Sixth Cav airy, serving in the Philippines, and A. R. Chaffee, Eighth Cavalry, serving as major general of volunteers in command of the American legation guard at Pekn, will be set for promotion, which will cause the commissioning as colonels of Lieutenant Colonels E. M. Hays, Fourth Cavalry, and T. c. Lebo, First Cavalry.
 Among the infantry officers believed to have been practically selected f0r appoint ment as brigader generals are ,. c. Bates Second Infantry; R. H. Hall. Fotrth h. fantry; L. Wheaton, Seventh Infantry and G. W. Davis. Twenty-third Infantry. who are holding commissions as major gener~ als and brigadier generals of voiunteers Their promotions will promote Lieutensnt Colonels R. I. Eskridgs, Twenty-third h. fantry; S. P. Jocelyn, Twenty-ffth Infap- try; c. Keller Twenty-eecond IpfAntry, and w. E. Spurgin. sixteenth Infantryy'
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
GOVERNOR SANFORD WILL ASSUME
 OFFICE DUTIES IN 4 FEW DAYS

a quiet room all alone-the room occupied during his severe illness. He expressed great satisfaction with the progress of his improvement, and was much interested in matters of state interest. He did not state at what time he expected to go to Mont gomery, but 1t was inferred that he would probably go within the next ten days.
 While Governor Samford's condition Is wonderfully improved, he is taking great care not to be too active. Since the an- nouncement of his improvement he has re- ceived large stacks of letters of congratula- tions. These letters have come in such large quantities that the task of writing replies has not been undertaken though the Gov ernor seemed deeply ouched by the earnest anxiety of his friends as to his condition.
 AS left the Sanford residence the Gov ernor accompanied me out upon the lawn, and be walked with a firm step, to indi- cate marvellous regaining of strength The Governor did not desire to talk of State af- fairs for publication. E. k. KERSH.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

Washington, December 22.-(Special)- Now that the Senate has ratified the Hay Pauncefote treaty, several amendments that radically change it's original purpose,
 the most interesting question Is as to~Great Britain's disposal of it. If the comments in the British newspapers were held to give an inkling of the probable British attitude, 1t could be safely assumed that the Brit ish government will flatly refuse to ex- change notifications. If this was done it could not be held against Great Britain be- cause with the treaty in its present shape the British government must make con siderable concession. The canal will be Tieu- tral, but the United States will have the right to defend 1t, and 1t is not necessary for the treaty to be submitted to other pow CTS for their signatures. Then, and most
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
MONSTER REVIVAL
To Usher In the Twentieth Century at
 New York.

New York, December 22-It is announced tonight that secret committee meeting was held in this city today at which plans were perfected to hold a monster religious revival to usher in the twentieth century, It is to be national in scope, with New York as the center It is to be absolutely undenominational in character and Christ and the Bibe is the only battle cry. The leaders banded together as a national cen tral committee are now opening their cam- paign. The committee includes majority of the leading evangelical clergymen of Greater New York, besides Wm. R. Moody son of the dead evangelist; John Willis Baer of Boston, secretary of the United Societies of Christian Endeavors; John M Mott of the International Young Mems Christian Association, and others.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
NOTHING NEW IN
 THE CUDAHY CASE  Police Have Secured Good De- scriptlons of the KidnapperS.
 Officers Are Hopeful

Omaha, Neb.. October 22.-There were no developments of interest today in the Cuda- hy kidnapping case. The police have se- cured good description of the members of the gang and their method of operation, the time they left the city. and the direction they stared. MT. Cudahy will not talk be- yond stating his belief that the police will soon capture some or all of the gang
 The police said this afternoon that they nave learned that the kidnappers probably left the city by wagon on the day when Eddie Cudahy was returned home. It is said that the party consisted of three men and a woman, a buggy, spring wagon and a couple of horses. The neighbors who live near where the lad was imprisoned say that the party left during the morning and were travelling westward. It seems to have disappeared, however, as the police say they have found no trace of 1t.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
People Are Anxious to Hear
 from Seat of War
THE LIST OF CASUALTIES POSTED
It Shows That Sixty British Soldiers Had Been Killed and One Hundred and Sixty-two Wounded-Boers
 Have a Reverse.

London, December 23.-Since Lord Kit porting the crossing of the Orance river in- to Cape Colony by two bands of Boers, nothing official concerning events in South Africa has reached the public. Last night the news was most meagre. Reports were received from Capetown that the railroad had been torn up in three places north of Deaar. column of 800 of all arms, under command of Major Shulte, left Colesberg December IS by the Philiptown road to re- lieve post of twenty yeomen, who were on farm at Hamelfontein. The Boers had been beaten off by the yeomanry before the relieving column had arrived. Two wounded Boers were captured. They stated that their party had lost two killed and twelve wound ed. .tt
 aa A Standerton dispatch dated December IS says sharp encounter took place between two parties of BoerS near Kalkspruit, ten miles south of the railway. One of the Boer parties numbered 300. Both parties were routed after an obstinate resistance One retired in the direction of Grobelsaar drift and the other toward Villiersdorp. It is supposed that they lost severely. The British force lost two wounded and cap tured quantity of live stock and forage,
 Many people of all classes gathered about the war office last evening anxious for the welfare of friends engaged in the war, and especially for that of those con- nected with the regiments which are en- gagged in the Nooitdegacht battle.
 At late hour list of the casualties to nou-commissioned officers and men was posted showing that 60 had been killed and 162 wounded.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

Morris was a native of Cleveland, O.. He was 49 years of age, and leaves a widow and two sons. He entered the government service at the beginning of the present administration as audi tor for the Navy Department.
 Macdonald is a brother of William Ii. Macdonald, the well-known baritone singer of the Bostonlans. He also is from Ohio and has been in the govern ment service since soon after the civil war.
 Macdonald was removed to Emer- gency Hospital The doctors have been working hard in trying to save his life. He was bleeding profusely from the gashes he had made across his throat but it was found on examination thrt the jugular vein had not been pierced and the wound was not likely to endan- ger his life. The bullet wound in the breast proved to be more serious. The bullet entered the left breast below the heart and lodged in the back between the ribs. An operation was performed and the ball removed.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

Opelika, December 22.-(Special)-Gov- ernor William J. Sanford will assume the duties of the office of chief executive of Alabama within the next few days, unless there be change for the worse in his condition in the meantime.
 I called upon the Governor at the home of his son today, and 1t was astonishing to find him so nearly recovered from his recent severe illness. For more than thir- ty minutes remained with the Governor, and during this period the conversation was of general matters and events. The Governor, spoke of his recent illness, told some stories of his youth, and for some minutes talked of matters of state. His mind was both active and vigorous, and his physical condition was much stronger than was expected.
 When entered the residence the Gov ernor met me at his room door, with his accustomed cordial greeting. He sat in
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
HELP!

important, the new treaty absolutely su- percedes the Clayton Bulwer treaty. That is not pleasant to the British, and by some will be regarded as offensive.
 Now the action of the Senate in ratify- ing the treaty showed conclusiyely the tenn per of the American people. The majorities for the several amendments were sufficient to make it plain that the treaty as it was sent to the Senate was unsatisfactory.
 In view of this Great Britain can gain nothing by refusing to exchange ratifica- tlons, and if she does, she will know that the United States will abrogate the Clay ton-Bu1wer treaty and proceed to construct an isthmian canal which may not~be neu- tral, and which may levy discriminating tolls against the ships of other nations.
 The British government must, then, face the alternative of accepting an unsatisfac- tory treaty or run the risk of having the
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
GOVERNOR NASH INDIGNANT
Because His Name Is Used With Prize Gt Fighter''s In Ohio.

Columbus, O., December Ex-Governor Nash today sent a telegram to the Com mercial-Tribune at Cincinnati declaring wholly, untrue the report that he had said there was not warrant for interference in the coming Jeffries-Ruhlin pugilistic en- counter. Further, he cautioned the local guardians of the law to be vigilant, and that he had said only jury on trial was qualified to decide whether such per formance was merely a sparring match or prize fight and unlawful. The Governors 8 message says: "I am very indignant that my. name and office should be used in promoting that affair.""
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
SOUTH AFRICAN NEWS
 AGAIN GROWS SCARCE
CapetOWn Report Says Railroad Has Been Torn Up
 in Three Places by Boers
CHRISTIAN DEWET
 THE BOER LEADER

From Leslie's Weekly.
 The one man who, more than any other, is now responsible for the continuance of the war in South Africa is Gen. Christian de Wet He is. in fact, the only Boer gem eral of any prominence still left in the field, and de Vets fame has been made largely since the so-called ''close" of the war. While the warfare he is waging par takes of guerrilla methods and is highly ex- asperating to the British, who are anxious to be going home, it is said to be tact that de Wet is more popular with the rank
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

Jacksonville Fla, December 22.-Dr A. D. Williams. assistant surgeon of the United States army, has arrived from Porto Rico, where he was detailed to make report on conditions of the people as observed by him on a march with soldiers across the island. The report was made to the adju- tant-general department of Porto Rico, San Juan. A copy of the report was given out tonight by -Dr. Williams, and shows an alarming condition.
 "At Los Marias," the report says. we began to see the vanguard of misery. In that small, squalid town there is no medical man. Many were shot and mortally wound
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
SURCEOKS ALARMING REPORT ON
 THE CONDITIONS IN PORTO RICO

ed, suffering without the aid of either sur- geon or medicine.
 When I asked a physician of Adjuntas about such large death rate-52 deaths and births the week immediately preceding our visit there-he replied: The death rate Is about the same every week. The prime cause, chronic starvation.'
 Dr. Williams in this report declares that with fourteen patients in the hospital at this place, and three nurses, the municipal authorities allow the steward to draw only one dollar a day in municipal stamps for the subsistence and care of tbe patients. and that tne steward can rea&ze only 50 cents for his stamps, and with that amount he has to provide the scanty hospital food"
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Charqed With Fraud.

Chicago H., December 22.-F. G. Crosby was arrested tonight by United States otIl- cials on charge of using the mails to ob- tain fraudulently poultry, eggs, butter and game to the estimated value of $25,OOO. He and Bradford Davis did business for a month under the firm name of Randall, Crcsby Company. Davis cannot be fnund
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
susnected kidnapper.

Denver, Colo, December 22.-A man an- swering the description of Pat Grove, who Is suspected of being the leader of the Omaha gang of kidnappers, was seen to jump from the east-bound Union Pacific train this morning when 1t slowed up in the railroad yards. Later in the day saloonkeeper who knows Grove we'll in- formed the police department that he had seen Grove on the streets today. Detec- lives are looking for him.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Northwestern Exposition.

Spokane, Wash, December PA meet ing was held last night attended by thirty business and mining men, in which 1t was decided to hold an exposition in Spokane from June to November, 1902. A committee was appointed to develop the details of an exposition.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Merriam for the Cabinet.

New York, December 22.-A special to the World from Washington says:
 There is a persistent rumor current that ex-Governor Merriam of Minnesota, now d. rector of the census, will be given a place in the cabinet on March AZ
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
ALL THE POWERS HAVE NOW AGREED The Joint Note to China Has
 Been Signed WILL BE DELIVERED AT ONCE Chinese Resent British ModifiCa-
 ton of the Note CANNOT NOW PAY THE INDEMNITY The Celestial Leaders Still Prefer to Believe That Negotiations Must Yet Be Carried On In Europe
 Or In America.
CANNOT NOW PAY THE INDEMNITY

Pekin, December 22.-The last obstacle having been removed the joint note was signed today by all the foreign ministers including the envoy from the Netherlands, who arrived only recently. The note will be delivered to Lii Hung Chang and Princs Ching the Chinese plenipotentiaries, as soon as the former shall have sufficiently recovered from his indispositon The Chit nese close to Lii Hung Chang still prefer to believe, despite the signing of the note which they did not believe would take place, that the principal negotiations must be carried on in Europe or America. They resent the British modification of the note, for, they say, some of the powers might not be satisfied until the indemnity has been paid in full which would mean the oca cupation of Pekin for an indefinite time, as it cannot be expected that China can raise what would be requred-possibly one billion taels-at once As matter of fact it will take several years
 Ii Hung Chang Better.
 Li Hung Chang's. condition is reported toe day to be so much improved that he was able to be out of bed for short time. The cavalry and infantry attachments which has been Investigating the troubles report- ed near Hu Shi Wu have returned and re- port that there is nothing to cause alarm. All the trouble, they say, is on the other side of the river, which the allies are not protecting. It was discovered that a party of Catholic Christians had started on an expedition but it's whereabouts is not known.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23

and file of the British soldiery than any other Boer general they have encountered
 They admire him for his dash and bravery
 and for the remarkable skill he has shown in striking blows and eluding capture dur ing the past few months They recognize in him foeman worthy of their best steel De Wet is said to have been a rich man once, but lost his fortune in a grain specu- lation He has been laying up an endur- ing reputa ton for himself in recent days
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Died From Burns.

New York; December 22.-Carrie Handley, the 14-year-old girl who was burned in Public School No. A yesterday while play ing Santa Claus, died today.
The age-herald., 1900-12-23
Old Field Marshal Dead.

Berlin, December 22-Count von Blue manthaI, the oldest field marshal in the German army, died last evening on his estate at Quellendorf, duchy of Anhalt.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-12-01
Memorial Services.

On Wednesday, the 2lst inst; /,
memorial service was conducted IL
the Catholic Church at St. Martin
vile, in memory of the late pastor
Of that Church, Rev. A. M
Langlols. The church was draped
IN mourning and the altsrs were
beautifully Illuminated. A large
congregation was IN attendance.
The st. MartlnvllIe Evangeline
gives the following programme oi
the occasion:
s.Rev. J. M. Lapglols of Point
Breaux, celebrant.
''Rev. S. J. Holfgreve, Patterson,
deacon.
s'Rev. A. S. Mouret. St. Martin
vile, master Of ceremony.
"Rev. A. Van der Brock, Cypre-
mort, Sub. Deacon.
"Rev. A. Wander Bllt, Delcambre,
Organist.
sRev. P. M. Jouan, New Iberia,
Preached the Sermon"
Besides the above the following
named priests were in attend
ance:
"Rev. E. Forge. Lafayette Rev.
P. E. Mesnil, Loreauville Rev. j.
r. Ponchcn, Charenton; Rev. A.
Thcbault, St. Martinville Rev.
J. Thebauls, New Orleans Rev. G..
FROM, New iberia; Rev. ].
Girault, Patou;ville Rev. L. J.
Chabrier, Royville; Rev. A. Blanc,
Grande Point"
"Mrs. Mamie Altkens, organist,
ard Carlos Grelg, ccrnet sololst,
played appropriate selections"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-12-01
For Sale.

The modern residenQ, situated
on Laughlin Lane, thj flown, on a
plot measuring 9s fjet front and
$50 feetiu4depth, Ill fenced, con-
tanning edpn rooY sitting room,
four bed I'd pms, lining room and
kitchen AM ha front and side
galleries, awaf shed, stable and
chicken lpu1 with numerous
fruit treea fEasily reached by
sidewalks | ] the way from Main
street to the property. Said
property will be sold at q sacrifice
For further information apply to
4. g. NAUCK,
Box 299, City.
Or Grocery Store, corner r. 4.
Avenue and st. Peter st.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-12-01
Call Meeting Of the Board Of
Trustees.
New Iberia, Nov. %, 1900.

New Iberia, Nov. %, 1900.
The Board of Trustees of the
town of New Iberia met this day
pursuant TO call of the Mayor,
with Mayor John Broussard in the
chair aud the following members
present, tO-wit: Messrs. w. r.
Burke, j. Lamperez, J. B. Lawton
and ia. French. Absent, J. A.
Fagot ard A. NJ. Bernard.
The Mayor stated that the
object of the meeting was for the
purpose of considering the chang
ing of the original plans and
specifications in regard to the
erection of the waterworks system
substituting a deep underground
basin twelve feet in diameter by
fifteen feet in depth for the surface
basin, so that the water from the
bored wells would flow into this
large well without the assistance
of an air lift which would cost
about $500. 90 extra.
1t was moved by Mr.. Lawton,
seconded by Mr.. French that the
we'll twelve feet in diameter by
fifteen feet in depth be substituted
for the settling basin as originally
provided for in the plans and
specifications for the erection of
the waterworks system, provided
the change does not increase the
contract price for the erection of
the waterwOrks system A yea
and nay vote was taken upon the
above motion, which was as
follows, to-wit: Yea, Messrs.
French and Lawton; nay, Messrs.
Burke and Lamperez. It being a
tie vote, the Mayor voted in favor
Of the motion and declared the
same carried.
1t was moved by Mr.. LawtOn,
seconded by Mr.. French and
carried that the meeting adjourn
until the next regular meeting.
A. J. CANMAck. JNo. BRoUssARD.
Secretary. Mayor.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-12-01

November 21st.-Le0nce RansO-
net to Thelismer Rans0net, q tract
of land embracing 70 arpents and
improvements for $3.50. A. n.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-12-01
q Post Office
s;te offered by Levy &
Davis Approved.
q an the Building will
Begin at Once.
; ]. /. !. q. Times Democrat.

!, !. ~ Times Democrat
! ..hipeton, Nov. 2etb.-The
& the supervising architect
1frsasary, which was given
10y, shows that the site for
- post Office at New Iberia
- vet been vested in the
,ant. Congress has appro
$4,000 for this building,
- ) little over $4,000 has
appended in contract
sr,.,.e. There is now a balance
,rly $4,000 in the Treasury
~ available.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-12-01

01DUAaOss - sSe
unaa Broussard, on the
~ gath0red the following
Srtioh viii make the shove
y S|ear. The bill that passed
- nutborising the erection
= SNew iberia Post Office pro-
r ~ - building should not
! eest go, 900, one half Of
ansent Was appropriated
! available at once. This
- Secretary Of the
- - contract for the lot
~ bailding, and to start
\. he balance, or remain
vill have to be appro-
80 future Congress
bllls when the building
- completed. This
p1rsusd in such
- not to tie up large
psy = the treasury
~ cenpletien Of such
onnaa Broussard hes had
~ hou y Washington in
- = tkis matter.