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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12
AWFUL COST In LIVES.
Roberts Refus.,i to Negotiate with Beers
After Butler Had Paved
the Way.

London, Feb. 12.-Sir Edward
Clarke. the former solicitor general,
following up his speech Of Feb. be.
fore the Holborn Conservative ASSOC
citation, wrote letter TO a friend,
citing Lord Roberts rejection Of tbs,
opportunity TO propose peace tsil.a
in June. 1900. wnen General Butler
had prepared the way by ceafcaaae7s
with Christian Botlla, who Il ked what
was offered Lord lsobert3 replied:
"unconauouaI surrender. the pr,
Yates to be allowed to go to their
farms and Ito promises to the com
mandfls or to any who had taken aa
active part In bringing on the war.
This, says Sir. Edward Clarke,
put IN erd to all negotiations. SO
the war has gone on The losses
since have been 124 officers and f,45i
men killed in action and died Of
wounds: IS officers and 3,G2a men
died of disease and go officers and
3D. men invalided home. We have
spent from sixty TO seventy millions
devastating country over which we
desire to rule. We do not seem q day
nearer unconditional surrender than
seven months ago"
Sir Edward Clarke then said hc
earnestly hoped terms acceptable
without dishonor would be offered &c
the Beers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12
1t Tickiea His Neck.

A yeuRg lady attending church sat
directly behind a tall handsomely
dressed stranger who bad piece of
travelling hanging over his collar. Be
ing one OF those generous hearted,
whole eouled girls who grow TO be
motherly old ladies, friend 10 every
body In town, she thought how glad
she would be II shesc9iliG do az much
for her father If be should come to
church with raye'ing hanging down
his back, so when the audience arose
from prayer she concluded 80 pick it
off. Carefully raising her hand she
gave it d little twiGeh, bat there was
more OF IT than s4Ie supposed and a
foot oT TIVE Of 1t api AIRED. Setting
her teeth She gave at0thef pull aud
about a yard of that horrid thread
hung Gown his back This was get
ting embarrassing, bat being deter
mined she gave another yank and dis
covered that she was unraveling his
undershrt Her embarrassment was
SO painful that ehlofoform could not
have alleyiated Der suffering nor a pint
OF powder hidden hef bushes when
the gentleman turned With an inquif-
ing look to sec what was ticlliog his
neck.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12
News Notes from Near Towns.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
has asked for bids fer a new passenger
station at Wheeling, w. Va.
Fourteen freight ears were wrecked
yesterday at McMechen, w Va, On
the Baltimore aud OHIO railway
The Greensburg borough council
has ordered 5hat Al buildings over
three stories high must be provided
with fire escapes.
An active campaign against grant,
ing licenses TO saloons has been begun
at Wellsburg, w. Va, preparatory to
the elections.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12
PRAYED BY DEAD MANS SIDE.
Spectator Described Scene After Murder
of Day, at Minneapolis.

of Day, at Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Feb. 12.-At the trial
of Frank Hamilton, a newspaper re
porter, on the charge of killing Leon
ard r. Day, a young millionaire, in
the billiard rooms of the West hotel.
early on the morning of Nov. %, VIII
liam G. Bennett, travelling sales
man, gave most graphic description
of Days death. He saw the Hamil-
ton party enter the room and heard
Day say to Hamilton:
You're the man I've been looking
for" Bennett heard talk of woman,
but did not catch the drift of the con
versation.
A scutfie followed, but the men were
separated. Shortly afterwards he,
with several others, were ordered
from the room by a special officer. A
moment later he was called back by
Barbe, another travelling man. and
found Day lying on the floor. Hamil
ton was not there. Continuing, Ben
nett said in part:
Il rubbed Days left hand and then
went to the bar for the brandy Fail
ing to get any, | returned to the side
of the dying man and found Hamil-
ton and Garfield there | told Ham.
ilton to slap Days hands and take
off his shoes and rub his feet, as his
extremities were getting cold Neither
Hamilton nor Garfield. said anything.
| said, He is dying Hamilton said,
Is hep and reached his hand over
Days breast We continued to rub
his feet and apply hot water. About
10 minutes afterward the doctor came
in and five minutes later Day died.
/ said: Let us offer prayer l
kneeled down and so did Hamilton
by my side. The prayer was silent
one"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

mer queen at Birarritz and also to the
prince at Belgrade. The ex-queen re
piled that she could not undertake
so firing journey, and Alexander
telegraphed that he chi not leave
his capital at this timV
Milan was greatly detected by these
messages. 1t was reported later that
a second telegram was sent to Alex
ander, and that he had decided 10
come to his fathers bedside.
He was born in 1854
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12
One Judge Censured Another.

San Francisco, Feb. 12.-In the con,
tempt proceedings against Receiver
Alexander Mckenzie, of Nome City,
In the United States circuit court of
appeals, Mckenzie was sentenced to
serve one years imprisonment on two
counts, and Judge Noyes, who ap-
pointed Mckenzie to his office, was
severely censured by the court for al,
legged completely in the scandal.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12
Miles and Three Others Confirmed.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The senate
confirmed the following appointments:
Major General Nelson A. Miles to be
lieutenant general. To be major gen
erals rigadier General s. B. NJ.
Young, U. S. A.. Colonel Adna III.
Chaffee, Eighth cavalry, U. 8. A.
(major general, U. s. W; Brigadier
General Arthur Macarthur. U, s..
(major general, IT, s. VI.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

Distinguished wealthy men, sons
OF prominent sires and all the rest
of that push are mastering in Wash
ington and bringing influence to
bear TO have themselves appointed
Especial ENJOYS to King Edwards
coronation, Needless Of the sorry fig.
ures thes will cut
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12
Fire at Rochester Pa.

Pittsburg, Feb. 12.-Fire started in
the Rochester tumbler works of the
National Glass company at Roches-
ter, Pa, about midnight. About eight
buildings were burned. Loss about
100000.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

Mr.. Justice Harlan shoeld swear
of. He has made pubisc denial
that he gave awag his attitude on
the insular cases now before the Su.
preme Court in recent after dinner
speech.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

Ex-klNG MILAN DEAD.
Expressed Desire to See Wife and son
Before He Died.

Vienna, Feb. II. Former King
Milan, of Servia, died here.
Shortly before his death the ex-king
had expressed a desire to see his
wife, exQueen Natalie, and his son,
Prince Alexander and in consequence
his physician telegraphed to the for
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

Andrew Carnegie thinks lighting
is the most dishonoahle profession
on earth. Yet he sees nothing ob
jectioaable ii selling amor Plates
at high prices to the fighters.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

A Philadelphia school tescite. mas
been dismissed because her ideas
are mot modern She had taught
for 81 years ard the authorities just
discovered this alleged fact.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

Mrs. Nation Is efaiai> doing u
smashing bn siness.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12
When You Call

Hooking for something to cure that roughness Of
skin or those ehapped hands, face or lips, call for
Pansy Cream.
Pansy Cream is pure. fresh skin cream and
compile ion beautiier. Rub it on the skin until
the cream IS thoroughly absorbed. 1t viii soften
the skin and restore its fresh appearance
For every skin disease. pimples, backheads and
like troubles, Pansy Cream is always beneficial
Its Ingredients those which skin specialists the
world over agree have the greatest healing and
soothing effect upon the SKIN Price per bottle I0c
j. @. McVICKER, Phi. G.,
Druggist.
Brock, Reed Wade Building,
Morgaown w Va
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

Possibly Henry Wattersou knows
the high ball under so.ae athef
name
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-02-12

A GOOD Macintosh for little mon
ey is what you can get at Hirsch-
mans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
sailor sharke y After a Go.

New York, March Barney Reich.
manager of Tom sharkey, announced
yesterday to a reporter that he had ar
ranged two matches for he former
sailor. The first affair will be with Pc
ter Maher at Louisville and the other
VIII be with Jim Jeffries at Carson City
sharkey has made preparations for his
training. He will start work a; Jim
Lanes gymnasium. Newdcrp. Staten
Island. a week from next Monday. He
will be looked after by Lane and
Spider Kelly, who has arrived here
from san Francisco.
Everything is settled for the Jaffries
match, said Reich. THE men will
clash at Carson City under the au-
spices of Dan Stuart the latter part OF
May sharkey has $500 posted with All
Smith and / have been told that jeff
ries will cover this money in few days.
Sharkey is in good health and Is conf
dent that he will beat the boiler maker.
The affair will be to a finish.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

have not been equalled since early in
August Coal production is enormous
and Connellsville prices at last show
a definite advance. Further increase
appears in sales of wool at the three
chief eastern markets. S,S3000O pounds
changing hands for he week against 81
N2S,500 in the previous week. A year ago;
total transactions were less than half
the present weeks operations. Prices
of boots and shoes are we'll maintained.
Large stocks of hides depress prices al
Chicago, taking the average to the low
cot point since last October.
Curtailment of production by south
ern yarn mills has become general and
at Fall River there is much discussion
of the advisabiiity of reducing output.
Loss in domestic consumption of raw
cotton seed is asseured and foreign buy
ing Is far from satisfactory.
Grain markets are firmly maintained.
Domestic crop conditions are encourage
strength is found in Atlantic exports
Exports during February of wheat,
flor included amounted to 10.S4S,204
bushels, against 7,67l.552 last year. and
l4.T3o.262 bushels of corn, against 49,
PA .645 in 1900.
Commercial failuresin February We're
1924 in number aud s1l,2SL2l1 in
amount compared with 1,242 in Janu-
airy, With liabilities of sll.22o. Sill.
II is worthy Of note that nearly a
third Of the liabilities in manufacture
ing failures We're due to a single bank
s.uptcy OF a railway contractor, while
not one Of the 757 trading defanlters
80
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

that the lowering of duties on many
articles of general consumption, such
as flour and rice will prove no gain to
the consumers, as the merchants have
formed a ring and would be the only
ones to benefit by a reduction on this
class of imports.
Senior Cancio, secretary of finance,
says that combinations among import
ers completely control the prices OF
foodstuffs in Cuba. The price of bread
is the same now as it was before the in
tervention, tho the duty on flour has
been considerably reduced. The price of
beef is also the same, tho the slaughters
OF cattle pay 81, Ooo.0oO less a year in mu-
nicipal charges than they paid during
the SpaniSh. regilne.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
GOMEZ is ANGRY.
The Cuban General Not Against
Withdrawal of Troops,

Withdrawal of Troops.
Havana. March - Cen C;omez is.
sanslsy ysr tl.e repprt circulated IN the
iaifeti stats IN wiliiil hesls quoted az
beng agailist the Withdrawal of Amer.
iean tees al present.
H. prenourees the reported state
nlent credited 10 him to the. effect that
blood Fed would probably follow imme-
Stiafelv upon American withdrawal as
entirely false, erphatica denying
having uttered ans such sentiment
He ypressss a flat iisapproval of the
terms sci forth in the senate amend
ment and a cordial approval Of the Gu
ban convention proposals.
The constitutional convention is de-
batting the question Of the best course
Ito pursue III view Of the action Of the
American serate. II is claimed that
some IF che Delegates are in favor Of
breaking W the convention. while 9th
ers wish to complete the work for
which they were convened by formulat-
ing an elreticnlaW.
The cpinion is expressed tina the con-
ventiort might hays proved less radical
if the administration had offered a
prrspectsot a reduction II the tariffs on
Cuban sugar and tobacco. 1T is thought
that the convention has gone too far
NON 70 reoede even if congress supports
President Mckinley.
The political parties here are prepar-
ing a demonstration in honor of the
constitutional convention.
La Nacion, the organ of Gen. Collazo,
who Is noted for the violent articles he
has written against the Americans. says
that the self seeking policy of the Gu
bans themselves justifies the repeated
saying that the Cubans are not fit to
govern themselves. Matters in the
present crisis would not BIZ so bad If
there was not a large number of Cubans
who are rejoicing at the prospect that
the island will not be Independent.
Col. Bliss, collector of customs, has
written to the Havana board of trade
saying that the latter has made speci-
flc Complaints against the customs rules
and regulations. He suggests that the
board of trade appoint a commission to
carefully review the regulations, for
mulate complaints and meet him in
conference regarding prospective
changes in the tariffs. Col. Bliss says
4 he presumes these changes will have to
be subordinate to the prime necessity
of raising sufficient revenue.
In regard to any redistribution CT the
tariffs it will have to be remembered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
THE TRADE REVIEW.
Jobbing Trade In Most Lines In
creased In Volume.

$1,000
New York, March 2.-R. G. Dunn &
Cas- Weekly Review Of Trade today
says
Jobb:ng trade in groceries, hardware
and iron specialties has further gained
in volume in the east since our last
report, and retail business, has been
good, except for slow marketing of
some descriptions Of dry goods, notably.
clothing. of which dealers fear they
must carry over unusually large stocks.
IN the West and southwest, however,
the season has been satisfactory. The
greatest industrial combination ever
arranged. that providing for the union
OF the leading steel interests. has not
directly affected business as yet, and
may not do so, otherwise than by re-
moving some of the unnecessar Try compe-
tition from the industry.
Nominal quotations of iron and steel
are misleading. According to published
iis.s it appears that, while pig iron
has steadily advanced for many weeks.
little change has occurred in finished
PRODUCTS This discrepancy is due to
the figures fixed by the various pools
and associations. hut otherwise II is
Impossible to secure prompt deliveries.
Actual ousiness is done at extensive
advances over these prices. billets
selling at $21 at Fittsburg. or more
than a dollar above the nominal rate.
while plates, bars and structural shapes
are only available when special terms
are offered. Even on distant deliveries
mills are asking higher figures, and ey-
cry line OF steel production at Pitts
burg has already covered full contracts
for the next two months. while there
is general feeling that material adj
vances will occur before May 1.
Besserner pig iron sold this week at
$685. and grey forge at 80. prices that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
Found Dead With Throat cut.

Sault Ste, Marie, Mich, March 2.
Dougall Logan. Superior township
farmer. was found dead In the road half
a mile from his home with his throat
cut. Logan operated pulpwood camp
rear Brimley and had not been seen
since Tuesday. 1t is believed to be d
murder altho there is no clew to the
murderer nor known motive for such a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
AHorrtbIo Outbreak

"Of large sores on my little daughters
head developed into case of scald
head" writes C. d. Isbill, of Morgan
town, Tenn, but Bucklen's Arnica
Ealve completely cured her" It's a
guaranteed cure for eczema. letter, salt
rheum, pimpies, sores. ulcers and piles
Only % cents at George p. Powers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

The Indiana house killed ny vote of
80 to s. the Agnew bill, providing for a
ship canal from Lake Michigan to the
Calumet river.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02
Says Tanner Lost on Steel.

New York. March g John W. Gates,
John A. Drake, ex e;oy. John r. Tanner.
81 Illinois and one q, two ether Chicago
directors of the American Steel and
Wire Company, are reported to have
cropped large amounts Of money in the
formation OF the giant steel trust pro-
noted by j, F. Morgan. MIR. Tanner is
credited witlilosing something like so,
900. Mr.. Gates is said to have missed
calculations as TO the price he was 10
receive for his stock and also in judg-
irg he market on the day following
the announcement of the deal. II is said
he is a loser of large sum because Of
the sudden collapse of the steel stocks
last Monday. Caught in a similar dis
aster, according to Wall street tales.
We're John a. Drake, Max Pam, counsel
for the wire company, and Mr. Tanner.
The steel and wire crowd Is as glum as
the Moore Bros. followers are elated,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

CAUCUS is ABANDONED.
Nebraska Republicans No Nearc

settlement OF Scnntorship.
Lincoln, Neb., March o Senatorial.
aspIrants have declared another truce,
this time till next Tuesday. Tho joint
ballots are continued daily, 1T is adj
mitted that nothing can be accom-
IlIshed till the assembling of the next;
caucus and the vote from now until
Tuesday Viii be one of pure Formally,
unless the fusionists make an unex
sIccted move toward a split party COM
sbination.
Tho ii was generally thought that the
long adjournment of the caucus was
With the full consent and desire Of all
the candidates represented. the lobby
last night placed upon the movement a
Ear different and more intricate inter
probation. ltinsists that it is for the
srurpose.of fixing up the pins for Nickel
John and Thompson. but this, while pos
sstble, is not apparently the reason for
the Adjournment. Senator Steele, one
of the most pronounced of the anti
,rhoinpsonSn men, is now, by virtue of his
position as president of the senate, the
acting lieutenant governor during the
absence of Governor Dietrich. He there
fore Itresidas oyer the joint session. and
as such officer might make some ruiz
irgs that would interfere with the cleo
ton of any two men, who, while hav-
Ing a majority of tnea members In at
the menbers-el
Mr.. Rosswatsr Still insists that he left
the caucus because Brown and Van
Boskirk said they would not vote for
him for senator If he WAS the caucus
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-02

New York, March 2.-R. g. Dunn g.
Co.'S Weekly Review OF Trade today
Evening star., 1901-07-29
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Mrs. George French, wife Of a we'll
known resident of Twining City, died at
her home in that suburb yesterday morning
about o'clock Her marriage had oc-
CURED but little over a year ago. She was
Miss Katie Thorne and had a large circle
of friends, to whom her death was q great
shock The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock from the Garden Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church, Minnesota
avenue, Anacostia. Rev N. H. Miller, the
pastor, will officiate. The interment will
be made at the Congressional cemetery
The Anacostia Gun Club has been for
malIy organized by the election Of the fol-
lowing as officers: DIR. James A. Watson,
president; DR.. r. A. Pyles, secretary, and
Mr.. John T. Fowler, treasurer. The club
has received a number of applications for
admission, which will be acted on soon,
and Is arranging for another shooting con-
test at the traps.
An Indian from the Pine Ridge agency
was received Saturday night at ST. Eliza
beth's Asylum for the Insane. He was es-
corted here under the charge of an Indian
policeman. While sturdily built and strong
in appearance the type of disease from
which he is suffering is epilepsy. There are
but two insane Indians at the institution.
Camp meeting services have been opened
under the auspices of the Colored Metho-
dist Church. near Oxon Hill, Prince Georges
county, Md. Many white persons from
Congress Heights and Anacostia visited the
camp yesterday. The exercises are being
held in the large grove near the school
house.
Jacob Staub, a stableman, was hurt yes
terday evening while handling a horse on
for his injury at a neighboring drug store.
Miss Edith Pyles and Miss Mabel Pyles
OF Anacostia are in Buffalo, attending the
pan-American exposition.
Evening star., 1901-07-29
Photography In the Parks.

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
l was glad to see in Fridays Star that
the amateur photographers Of Washington
are at last becoming indignant at the treat
ment they are receiving at the hands OF
the power" who controls the public parks.
This spring 1 spent about $50 for photo
graphic outfit, intending to get up an al
bum Of views Of Washington and vicinity
which would be composed entirely Of pho
tographs taken by myself, and including
those views only which are Of the most in
terest to me and my personal friends, who,
while visiting this city, are often unable
to secure pictures of places In which they
are interested. The first time I entered q
park, although l was neither obstructing
the walks. destroying the grass nor includ-
Ing the features Of unwilling individuals,
l was Immediately chased out, and only
escaped being hauled through the streets
In patrol wagon by the fact that / had
not yet made the exposure. 1t is easy to
see the influence Of the professional pho
tographers In this order of Col Bingham,
as they want the privilege Of charging the
tax-paying residents enormous sums for
pictures which a large number Of the pub
lie could make for themselves at a very
small cost, and, besides it Is not always
possible to purchase just the views one
may want l hope the amateurs, not
"fends,' as they are so unjustly called.
will take this matter up and induce the
colonel to allow them the rights Of which
ne has no just power to deprive them.
R w M.
Evening star., 1901-07-29
Must Remove Paving.

Some days ago the District Commission
ers notified Mrs. E. j. Edison that they
could not grant her request for permission
to pave the parking in front Of "a N street
northwest. They also Informed Mrs. Ed
son that they were officially advised that
she had undertaken to pave the space in
advance of their reply to her application.
She was notified to remove whatever paw
Ing had been done and restore the parking
to it's original condition. In reply to the
notification, the Commissioners received
communication from Miss Mamie E. Edison,
stating that she would bring the matter to
her mothers attention upon her return to
the city. Capt. Beach, the Engineer Com
missioner, has recommended that the mat
ter be again brought. to the attention of
Mrs. Edison, and that she be informed that
immediate steps must be taken to comply
with the terms Of the Commissioners let
ter to her under date of June H.