davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Delaware College Commencement.

Assistant Secretary of State John Il.
Moore has accepted an invitation to
make an address to the graduates OF
Delaware College on commencement day,
June 18th.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
preached on Sunday, June 18th. Glass
exercises will be held on the 18th, the
l4th will be class dav and the commence
ment day exercises are to be held on the
18th.
The graduating class consists of Edward
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Commerce and Finance.

Flour was dull, buyers either holding
off or operating in small lots to satisfy
pressing wants. Prices were unsettled
and declined DC per barre, in sympathy
with the drop Of wheat. Spot Bran was
scarce, firm, and in good request. There
was a steady outlet at full prices for the
limited receipts Of desirable Hay. Rye
Straw was steady, with demand and
offerings moderate. Refined Sugars were
quiet and unchanged. Provisions sold
fairly i'll Il iobbing way on basis OF
quotations. Wheat was icvcrish, and at
| p, m. was &c. below last evening :
rates, No. , red, May delivery. being
nominally quoted at &l.3Sml 40, in the
absence of trading. Speculation was de
cidcdIy bcalish in all domestic graiu
centres, though offerings here were light.
Cables were lower, and exporters did not
manifest much interest. Corn options
opened firm, due to stronger Western
advices, and the call advanced SIZE.
with moderate offerings and Il good
foreign demand. Later advices, however,
were easier from other home markets.
Local car lots were firm. Oats in car
lots, We're firm, under limited offerings,
but jobbers bought sparingly. Exporters
were Indifferent. Cotton was quiet but
steady.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
FOR THE SUPREME COURT.
New Castle County Cases That Will
Go Before the Higher Tribunal
Of .uusfioa

The Supreme Court, which will con-
vene in June, will be called upon to pass
upon several cases from the superior
Court Of this county.
A writ of error was issued "Wednesday
afternoon directing Prothonotary Wool.
ley to send up the record in the case OF
Mary Alice Cresswell, VS.. the Whining.
ton and Northern Railroad Company,
tried at the last term.
The jury rendered verdict for the de-
PENDANT, and the plaintiff, who is rep
resented by ex-senator Anthony Higgins
and Albert Constable, appealed. Senator
Gray and United States District Attorney
Vandegrift represent the defendant cor
poration.
A similar writ has been issued for the
sending up of the record in the case of
Robert Rev VS.. the Pullman Palace Car
Company. William S. Hilles is attorney
for the plaintiff and Lewis G. Nandegrift
for the defendant.
A Jury in the Superior Court rendered
verdict OF 5000 for the plaintiff on
March 1, 1897, but owing to new Con.
stitution going into effect on June 10,
WlplIlS oup tllt NOuiV VI IIIiois anu up
peals and making no provision for the
organization of the Supreme Court ar
gument on the appeal taken by the COM
panv was postponed until this June.
Another case carried up is that OF
Sidney f. Ewing and her husband VS..
the Mayor and Council of Wilmington.
William S. Hilles and Lilburn Chandler
represented the plaintiffs, and the Street
and Sewer Department has retained
Robert &. Hartman, ex-city solicitor to
make the argument in June.
The question involved in this case is
whether or not the city, by Legislative
act, can relieve itself of responsibility
for the condition of its sidewalks and
place the responsibility upon the abut.
ting owners.
The Superior Court held that that re.
sponsibility and liability was inherent
in the city, as it was the duty OF the city
to keep the sidewalks in passable repair,
and failure of that duty carried with il
corresponding liability.
A previous act OF the Legislature had
tried to relieve the city of.that liability
1t is said that Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr.
was instrumental in securing the passage
of the act in question, and that shortly
afterwards man fell on the pavemen,
in front OF his office and fractured hi
skull.
Under that law the relatives of the
man sued Mr. Carpenter as the owner o
abutting property and he had to pay
several hundred dollars damages.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

We must free Cuba Of spanish control,
but it will not be done by hurrah. We
must make no mistake. and to 60 nm
prepared would be Il very great mistake
Give the authorities all time they de
mand, all the men ana munitions they
need, and wait. such movements eau
not be hurried save in a great emergency.
We need not make mistakes, nor de We
think it likely that any serious mistakes
will be ma Ic. The men who are to lead
will lead in their own way, and accord
to their best judgment. They have the
training and the experience.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Century Club Officers.

The members OF the New-Century
Club met Wednesday afternoon and
elected these officers for the ensuing
year President, Mrs. Mary S.Howland
first vice president, Mrs. Laura W.
Webb; second vice president, Mrs. Mary
NJ. Crosby; recording secretary, Miss
Margaret II. Sherman; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Jessie T. Belts; Fedora
ton secretary, Miss Edith n. Gawthrop;
treasurer, Mrs. Harriet X. Belts; mem
bers OF executive committee to serve two
years, Miss Mary II. A. Mathcr, Mrs.
Josephine Il. Gilpin, Mrs. Rachel NJ. &.
Vandegrift, Mrs. Margaret r. Hill, Miss
Emma Worrell, Miss Alice p. Smythe
Mrs. Sarah A. Sellers.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Vacc.natng Physicians Elected by
the Democratic Members Ofthc
City SOlOns---Othcr
Business.

A harmonious meeting Of the City
Council was held last evening and the
following vaccinating physicians were
elected:
For Southeastern district, DR.. Emil
Hertel; Northeastern district, DR.. Thomas
Cook; Northwestern district, DR.. George
Steinicken; Southwestern district, DR.. |.
McCaulley. All were Democrats and
were elected by one vote over the Repub-
lican nominees.
The city treasurer reported S37, $50. 40
balance in Union National Bank; $23,-
O7725 for park purposes; tax collections,
Edmund Mitchell, $500, for 1897; +. NJ
Savers, $500 for 1897; interest on money
in Union National Bank, Sl2l.32; S. S.
Adams, clerk of Municipal Court, re-
ported SOL .05 received for fines, fees and
costs for April.
The Finance Committee reported X. f.
Farlow 500 overpaid taxes.
Bill Of Board of Revision, James &.
ObcrIy, $3.50; Lewis C. Grubb, $3.50, and
President Leach, $3.50, was ordered
paid.
John +. Dolan asked for 5000 to be
given Police Commissioners and it was
granted.
The City Auditor reported that the
City Treasurers books had been eX-
amined by him and found correct.
The Council ordered that $ll,1lS.S&
be drawn in favor Of the City Educa'
tional Board.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Ice Machine CONNECTED.

The Remington Machine Company Of
this city has completed the building and
erection of an ice plant in the hold Of
the yacht Niagara, building at the ship
yard OF the Harlan 4 Hollingsworth Co.,
for Howard Gould OF New York. The
machine is capable Of capacity OF three
tons of ice daily. 1t will be tested under
the super vision of Superintendent Taylor
Of the Remington Co., within a few
DAYS
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

NEWSP APER ADVERTISING IN THE
IN United States A book of two hundred
pages, containing catalogue of about six thOus
and newspapers, being all that are credited by
the American Newspaper Directory December
edition for 1890 with having regular issues of
1000 copies or more. Also separate State mars
OF each and every State of the American Union
naming those towns only in which there are
issued newspapers having more than 900 circu-
lation. This book ISSUED December IL. 1917 will
be sent postage paid, to any address, on receipt
OF one dollar. Address, The Geo. p. Rowell Ad-
Vertlslng Co.. 10 Spruce St.. New York.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Attending 4 Convention.

DR.. and Mrs. L. II. Ball OF Falkland,
Dr., and Mrs. John Palmer, Jr., and DR..
and Mrs. Swithin Chandler of this city
have gone to Wheeling, W. Va, where
they will attend the convention of the
Medical Association of Baltimore 4 Ohio
Railroad Surgeons.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WALTER WELlMAN, the newspaper cor
respondent, has again sailed in search OF
the North Pole. Should he run across
that Spanish fleet, he will, Of course,
notify Washington AT once.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

A HUMANE Boston man has induced the
War Department to order the immediate
shooting of all horses and mules badly
wounded in battle. That Matanzas mule
died for the rood of his race. after all.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

THE industrious correspondents who
have been reporting the Cape Verde
Squadron at various points in the At
lantic must have been working on space.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WELL, let Spain send another fleet to
engage Dewey. 1t won't be the first
time that flies dangled around bright
light to their own destruction.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

THE Washington contingent OF Roose-
velt's Rough Riders will begin its VEN
turcsome exploits by travelling to San
Antonio, TeS., in palace cars.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
HELP WANTED--FEMALES.

WANTED-Four business girls to work in this
city. Can make from 81 80 to S.. 90 a day. Apply
between 9and II a. m. today at No. III East
Thirteenth street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Call For Money.

The directors of the Wilmington City
Railway Company have called for the
payment Of the 81 share remaining un-
paid on Tie par value Of the stock. This
instalmcnt in payable June 18th.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

SECRETARY LoNG's thirty-four word
cable of instructions to Dewey was an ex-
travagance. All he needed was, "Pitch
in"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

ARMApAs vent out of fashion during
the reign of Queen Elizabeth. But SPAN
has learned nothing from the past.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

FoR tantalizing purposes all the tor
pedo boats seem to cong to the MOS
quito Fleet.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

TIE success Of the transport Gussle IN
carving out her dangerous mission
shows that there's nothing in name.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Friday, May 10, 1898.
Coon morning.

Ip Don Carlos doesn't hurry, there Will
be nothing left for him to rule over.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Grain Movement.

Receipts at Philadelphia:-Wheat, s.
22S; Corn, 262 ,492; Oats, 1859. Bal
timore:-Wheat, 54,73l; Corn, 2S4 .765;
Oats, 26,095. Shipments at Philadel-
phia:-Wheat, 4,SO2; Corn, 1926, 529;
Oats, 37,04s. Baltimore:-Wheat, 10000;
Corn, 2S9, S37.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
NO TAX ON DISTRIBUTORS.

You ought to have the latest deci-
sions on this subject. Send One Dime.
THE Sun, Randolph Building, Philade-
phia, Pa.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

If Sampson were not chasing spaniards
we would say he was pursuing tame.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WE want to deprive Gomez OF none o
his laurels; but we do want Hayana.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

Butter steady; Eggs quiet.
New York-Butter steady, 17c., re-
ceipts, 4,l63; Eggs steady, 1Ol@Ilc.,
receipts, 1910.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
HAZEL DELL RACES
Two Interesting Events Pulled of
at the Track Before Lovers of
Good Horse Mesh.

A small crowd attended the opening
races at the Hazel Dell race track, which
were given under the auspices of the
Hazel Dell Turf Club yesterday after
noon.
The events We're hotly contested and
Billy pressed Tom close in both heats
trotted in the 800 class.
In the 2.35 class, Trixy Wilks. Dr. q.
and Cecil were pretty evenly matched
and finish OF the race was prevented by
the storm which arose after the second
heat.
The next matinee race will be on May
-.
The summaries OF Yesterdays events
follow:
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

IF Frederic Richardson, late pro- cricketer,
Wood borough, Notts, England and Montreal,
Canada will apply to H. o. S., 1862 Lafayette av.,
he will he gladly received. Cuban papers please
copy.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Entered at the Wilmington Post once
as Second Class Matter.
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1857
DELMARyIA TELEPHONE 124

THE SUN is published every day in
the wear and is distributed Throughout.
the CITY of Wilmington and the State OF
Delaware by authorized agents. Sub
scriptions should be sent to the publlca-
ton Office by mail or telephone.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

If Michael e Walls, born in Ballintra, county
Donegal, Ireland now about ~ years of age, SUP.
posed TO he about New York, would con,muni-
cate with his cousin Michael Flood Rossvine
street, Londonderry, Ireland he would hear
something to his advantage.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

DANIEL MlLLlGAN or Cornelius Carlan, dis
charged from Co. II, 9th U. s. infantry, March is.
1851, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo-; entitled to prop
erty; liberal reward for proof of death Address
GEO; A. SMITHE, Counsellor at Law, ITO Ames
Building Boston, Mass.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

JOSEPH ErNNlS-A native of Russia, known
here as Joseph Ennis, is required to communi.
cate with his brother, Major +. Hunnis, ST.
Petersburg, Russia, or the Consulate General of
Russia, "A state street. New York
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

INFORMATION wanted.-Daniel Z. Dayen.
port, formerly of John L. Gowen and Co., con.
tractors, or his heirs, will please communicate
with WILLIAM z. MCKINLEY, 1850 Herald
downtown, New York.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Situation or help advertise
ments in THE SUN will be run
for p cents until either have
been secured and ordered out.
HELP WANTED-MALES.

POi-F years of age, wishes position in store
- Address "F,' sun Office.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

INFORMATION wanted of the descendants NJ
Henry Caldwell O'Nel, who, in 1915 lit is be-
lieved) resided at 81 Centre street, and also of
the descendants of Alexander Mcclure, who, in
1893 resided at ia Henry street, both OF whom
owned or had some interest in premises Nos. 90
81, "a, and 90 Mulberry street, in the city of New
YORK. FREDERICK BELTZ, Counsellor at Law.
Ill Broadway. New York city,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

INFORMATION wanted of Cornelius sheeban.
son OF Patrick F., born at 33S East 47th st.. citv.
left home, ,735 East l43d ST. in 1892 for Denver
Col; last heard from him in April, 1892, from
Denver; was going to Stockton, Cal; father and
mother dead; come home to John Send any in
St. Western papers please copy,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

MRS. ADDIE GRAMBRuSH.-News of impor.
lance. ANY one knowing her address notify j,
376 Broadway, Brooklyn, N. Y. ="
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
BAKER JOHNSON'S ' fist Of , IN:

10 cts; very curious, been handed down
for generations, only by chance they
acme in my possession. P. o. Box, III,
Ridgeville, Ind. ~
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

NTANTED-A man Of ability to reprc<ent q
w finn of high standing; must have small
capital for goods carried ". H. Kelley man.
agcr Gibson House.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

FUERSTNER, ROBEkT--If Robert Fuerstner
son of Zacharias l.. Fuers.ner, will communicate
with Platzek, Strook and Herzog, 800 Broadway,
New York city he will hear of something to his
advantage.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Butter and Eggs.

The following are the official whole
sale prices recorded yesterday at the
Philadelphia Butter and Egg Board:
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
NOTICES.
WANTED-Energetic agents, either sex. Char.
scter must lear strictest investigation. Adde'S
PERSONAL.

KNIGHT--Information wanted of children NJ
Mrs. Jane knight, formerly residing in Brooklyn
Address WALTER COLLINS 343 Was hingion
street Jersey City, N. J..
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

NATURALIZATION wanted by indus
trious young man, willing to do any
thing for a legitimate living. Address
II Sun Office.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

MAGGIE HAER1S-Information wanted Of
whereabouts OF Maggie Harris, who was employ
ed IN May, 1897 at Jay West 10th St. Please com.
New York. " " ''e'''
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WANTED-Rohert Bruce Davidson, son of
the late David Davidson, Writer, Coupaf, Angus
scotland, or any of his children, Address David
DUNCAN 4 SON. Solicitors, Dundee Scotland,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

II Theodore Hummel, of Entigen, Oberampt-
Horb, Wnremberg, who left his home in Moess
ingen in February, 1890, will communicate with
Post Office box ls3, New York, he will hear
Of something to his advantage Information in
regard to him will be thankfully received
Western papers please copy.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

INFORMATION wanted of Clare Duval by his
sister. J, DUVAL. ISL West 53rd.
New York City.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

oHOt Id this meet the eye OF any Of the rela-
Of stockport England, MR.. FREDERICK
BEARD viii be pleased to see or hear from them.
Address British steamship Energia, Market st.
wharf New York.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

JOSEPH BAYLEss. short brunette worked
Carteret N. j. (Colwell's iron works., left lS95
sorrowing wife appreciate knowing his fate, liy-
Ing, dead. BAiLEss. AL West 10th.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

EUGENE SMITH, formerly of Arena, Wis, last
heard from in New York, employed in restau-
rant, Will hear something to his interest by com
Dodgeville, Wis.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

IF John Martin, who left the English navy
;snlp beierophon about 80 years ago. is still liv-
WOULD IKE to hear from him. Communicate by
te1t cue with L. A., l0i Ryerson ST., Brooklyn, New
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

INFORMATION wanted of Rosanna
Reilly, ldomestic.) Please send address
to 80 Convent avenue, New York city.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

NANCY CARLAN-Came from Birmingham,
England in 1872; entitled to property; liberal re-
ward for proof of death. Address GEO. A
,MiT!lE Counsellor at Law, 10 Ames Building,
Boston Mass.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

FLORENCE O'BRIEN-Kindly write GEO.
BUCKLEY, 1870 West broadway, New York city.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WANTED-At Shirt Factory, Fifth and French
streets Operators and Experienced Cuff Turner'S.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

VXyANTED-Situation for coachman VI house
w work in private family. Address SO7 Tat.
nall street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WANTED.-Experienced shoemaker. Address
or call at 707 Church street
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WANTED-A PRESS FEEDER FOR
small jobbers and cylinder press. Apply 10' E.
Sixth street. None but experienced feeder need
apply
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WANTED-By an experienced man, position
as rress-feeder. Address ID" sun OFFICE.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

UyANTED-5G boys to sell the Sunday edi.
w ton of THE Sun. Biggest sale IN record
last Sunday. More Profit. Apply l0t East Sixth
street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13

WANTED-John Jackson formerly butcher
in Great Hampton Row, Birmingham England,
name of james Johnson and traded for some
years as cattle dealer in Kansas City. Jackson
if alve), is now entitled to property in England.
Information to WILLIAM JACKSON (brother),
sShaIkssPeaE T,lIa sPaTkhi Brmngham or
bury, England.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Of 1.-THE End
Continued From Page One.

ing back with all the power that learned
counsel can give him, and sooner. or
later this man must take the punish
ment of which he is undoubtedly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-14
SERVANTS EXCUSES.
One Woman Who Was Clever Enough
to Circumvent Them

One Woman who Was Clever Enough
10 Circumvent Them.
We have heard the story Of the Cana
dian mistress who. with seven servants
IA her house, was Obliged to go to the
garden and pick berries for the table.
Each Of the servants declined the task
with the stereotyped excuse, 1T amt
my place to pick berries" Ord, In his
History Of Cleveland, relates an an-
ecdote Of Margaret Wharton, who.
while accepting her servants excuse,
yet made them do her will.
In one Of her visits to Scarborough
Mrs. Wharton, with her usual economy,
had family pie for dinner, which she
directed the footman to convey TO the
bakohouse This the man declined TO
do M not belonging TO his place. or
rather, as derogatory TO his oonss.
quonoe. The lady then moved tho ques-
ton to the coaohman, but found still
stronger objection.
To save the pride Of both Mrs
Wharton resolved to take tho pie to the
shop herself She ordered one man to
harness and bring out tho horses and
the other to mount and ride behind. and
thus the errand was done with all honor
and ceremony. Then In due time the
coaohman was ordered to put to SEQ
ond time and the footman to mount be-
hind, and Mrs. Wharton brought back
the pie In tho same dignihed state.
Now" said tho lady to the coach
man, you have kept your place. which
IN to drive, and you yours, " to tho foot
man, (which " to wait. and / mine.
which il to have my pie for dinner"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-14


Tho West Australian government has
taken II contract to lay nearly $50 miles
Of water pipe Of novel character. This
pipe is to bo made Of steel spirals pack
ed ia concrete. Siioet metal is cut into
strips Of tho required width. These are
fod into machine and welded into one
continuous strip. As tho strip Is fed IT,
to the machine rivet holes are punched |;
then the edges Of the laps are brought
together by machinery and held during
the process Of riveting, which Is all
done by compression. The lap is thrown
on the outside Of the pipe. rendering the
inner surface sooth and even throughout
it's length. A tenacious hydraulic 90.
ment IL packed around the laps making
the pipo absolutely water tight. New
York Ledger
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-14
AN EFFECTIVE PARABLE.
General JOubert's story Saved the
Lives of the Jameson Raiders.

General JOubert's Story saved the
Lives of the Jameson Raiders.
A most interesting account of the
manner In which the lives Of Jameson
and his men were spared. after the sur
render to the Beers, Is told by the
Nieuws Van den Dag Of Amsterdam:
The stern old Beers, when they had
Jameson and his fellow officers In their
hands, determined to execute the lead
ers Of tho band ut daybreak. The meet
ing took place In President Kruger's
house, 30 being present, of whom the
great majority, wild with indignation
at the sudden inroad into their terri
tory. were for shooting the British Off
GERS at once.
President Kruger opposed this sum
mary plan and used all his eloquence
and all his influence on behalf Of the
prisoners. For long time his efforts
were vain. 1t was O'Clock in the
morning. and the presidents opponents
were still for execution. The lives of
the foreigners hung by thread.
At length General Joubert, one of the
few who agreed with tho president, had
recourse to the old time Boer method Of
convincing his hearers He made use of
IA parable
Friends" he said, twill you not
listen to my voice once mores Suppose
that close to my farm lives Il bad neigh
Dor who keeps fierce hounds In his
house, worrying my sheep exceedingly
and also killing some What, then,