The Nome nugget., 1902-03-29

Washington, Jan. 24.-The Dalzell bill, contemplating q canal connecting Lake Erie and he Ohio river. was re- ferred to . special committee of the House Committee on Railways and Canals, and another special committee was appointed to consider the bill of Mr. Mudd, of Maryland, for the acquisition of the Dela- ware X Chesapeake canal.
 'Boers' Gallant Attempt.
 Pretoria, Jan. 26.--Colonel Wilson last Saturday captured twenty Boers near Frankfort in Orange River col ony. He was preparing to move when a superior force of Boeis made a deS- perate effort to recapture the prisoners. A hot fight euSued. All but three Of [ he prisoners escaped and few men were killed and wounded on both sides.
 Raising Boer Corps.
 Pretoria. Jan. 25.--Lord Kitchener has authorized General Vilonel, sur rendered burgher, to raise an ad- ditional Boer corps of l,5O0. General Vilonel has written q letter to ex- President Steyn, warning the latter oi his intentiO 10 form such a cWps and adding that the Boers in the concen- trition camps are tired of the useless struggle and are determined 10 he F the British end it.
 Olynnpian Games, Ieo4.
 Chicago, Fob. G.--It was announced today that the howlegs of the whole world will be invited to participate ir the Olymp an games of 1904, in Chicago An effort will be made. to secure the annual tournament of the American Bowling Congress of that year for the ganes.
 Against Anarchists.
 Washington, Feb. 5.-The anti anarchi.t bill to be reported contains a provision giving foreign ambassador and ministers accredited tosEastsine, ton protection against assaults ano punishin. with death any such assault which results in death.
 The section providing severe pen alties for conspiracy against foreign rulers does not. however, embrace am bassadors and ministers.
 Dom Paul Is Coming.
 London. Jan. 21.-The corresponden of the Daily Telegraph at Brussels say: that Mir. Kruger has received fresh in vitatious from Chicago, New York anr Philadelphia to visit the States, ant wifi probably start upon an American tour next April.
 Big Increase.
 Victoria, Jan. H4.-Brtish Colum bia'S mining product during the pas year -amo@ntcd to $20. 7l3.5 an in year.
 Cold Day for rlontana.
 Helena, Mont, Jan. 25.-The colo wave that struck Montana yesterday'i 'i general throughout the state. Havr' is the coldest place, with A below zero this morning.
 ut totC' CN pCiON at Helena. Reports today from easterl and northern Montana indicate tha sbockmen generally were prepared iol the cold snap and that there was n' loss on the ranges.
 To Annex Cuba. Washington. Feb. 5. Representative Newlands today introduced q join resolution inviting the republic of Cub, to become Il part of the United States first as d territory, then as a stale. Still Killing Bocrs. London. Feb. 5.-Lord kitchene telegraphs from Pretoria: "Majo Leaders force surprised Delarey' commando, killed seven and captured l3l. No British were killed. No More Passes.
 Seattle, Jan. 24.-All passes on coas steum,h D lines have been cancele1. Closer Trade Relations. New York, Jan. 24.-The AmericaI Tobacco Combines designs on thu trade of the world have received check. A deal has been closed betweel the Universal Tobacco Company 0 America and the Impel ial Iobacc Company of Englad, which mean closer relations and control of tn cigar trade. of Great Britain. Rush Is On. Seattle, Jan. 24.-The rush for tn uorthern gold fields has already begun l25 prospectOrs having started fror this city yesterday for Copper river CheSt0china and the surrounding dis