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would be accepted. though believing if
President Mckinley could be persuaded
to proffer IL, Lord Salisbury, though per-
haps bound TO refuse, would lose human
itarian sympathy in the United States
and thus divert to the Beers much wav-
ering sentiment.
The Associated Press is informed from
excellent sources that no offer of media
ton would be accepted by Lord Salisbury
in any shape or form. The popular con-
ception Of peace is that it must come
through the idol of the army, General
Roberts, and his no less adored chief of
staff, General Kitchener. The country is
preparing TO wait indefinitely for that
event. The fall of Kimberley, Ladysmith
and Mafeking would not make a particle
of difference. for this stoical resolve is
thoroughly imbedded in the hearts of the
people, who for the first time in the mem
ory of this generation have drank deeply
OF the cup of military defeat and disgrace
Any other defeats that the future holds
for Britain, except entire annihilation are
anticipated by the scathing criticism
which the nation has inflicted upon itself
Estimates of the duration of hostilities
vary from three months to year.
The lack of news this week has by no
means been taken as an instance of the
adage regarding no news. A very general
impression prevails that Kimberley will
succumb. An officer of the British South
African Company, who has an intimate
knowledge OF South Africa, says he be-
lieves that If the Beers capture Cecil
Rhodes they will shoot him.
Nowhere other than on the Stock Ex-
change has the lack of information caused
excitement or nervousness. 1t is realized
that II Kimberley falls De Beers mine
shares and interests will shrink to moth
Ing, while the Chartered Company's vast
issues will lose what little bottom they
have left.
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and the crew tried to work the disabled
bark into the bay. All day they struggled
without avail. That night they burned
blue light and put up rockets at inter
walls and all the next day signals OF dis
tress were flown at every mast but no
one saw their signals. The weather had
then moderated somewhat ana the sea
was comparatively calm. At last on De-
cember II, 1t seemed as though they
would be able to get her TO the entrance
of Sitka Bay The pilot flag was kept
flying. together with the inverted union
and distress signals.
They were all but safe when the wind
sprang UP and drove them back 10 sea.
The barometer went down rapidly and the
sky was threatening The wind freshen-
ed until it blew heavily from the east
ward, driving the bark further and fur-
ther out TO sea. The water was fast ris-
ing I'm the hold. Then the whole crew
went aft and demanded that the ship be
abandoned. otherwise they would take the
boats and leave the master and his wife.
should they not fall in with their wishes;
There was nothing for II but 70 go ana
at 2 o'clock that afternoon the heavy west
erly swell was tearing the vessel consid-
erably. Then the boats were put over.
provisions and what few effects could be
saved were put i'm them. and the ship was
left to her fate. The sailors lost sight OF
her half an hour after they left her and
believe her to have fOundered or cap
sized.
When leaving her. Captain Ewart took
photograph Of her. his camera having
been put in the boat with the other ef-
fects. OF the four days spent In the bark 5
boats the captain and his crew will say
little beyond reterating the fact that they
had an awful time Fortunately they were
not altogether without provisions. but
such as they had was not any too
plentiful or too good. They bore up we'll
though and labored at the oars. gradually
working the boats through the high seas
10 the Alaskan coast Several OF them
had their limbs frozen and others are still
suffering from the effects of the exposure.
When they did ultimately reach the coast
they were unable to make a landing as
the coast Is of high cliffs. with Isolated
rocks with deep water close around them.
They beat down and on the fourth day
after they left the ship reached Sitka,
where they were given food and shelter
until the arrival Of the Cottage City.
Captain Ewart says the Jonah OF the
Colusa was a black eat. The crew had II
on the Cottage City with them, II having
Jumped from the lost vessel when they
left her.
Black cats are getting hard name at
Victoria. That Of the Falkenberg was n
hoodoo of the most pronounced type on
the tug Lorne, series of troubles on that
vessel having just eliminated In the dis
mssal of her master and chief engineer.
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From the Golden Penny.

the rough treatment he had TO submit
20 and the police redoubled their efforts.
finally enabling the Duke Of Cambridge
10 reach Lord Roberts, though in the
confusion the police thrust aside MAN. OF
those who We're best entitled to remain.
Including Lord Wolseley. who. howeve r.
took the rough handling Of the police
good-humoredly. The ladies present suf-
Tered much from the crowd, but the pit
eous appeals were unavailing 70 stem the
crush.
Renewed cheering heralded the Duke Of
Connaught's arrival. Then rousng cheers
momentarily diverted attention from the
hero OF the hour as the Prince Of Wales
appeared and greeted Lord Roberts in the
most cordial manner. The Prince and the
distinguished general engaged in earnest
conversation and furnished a striking
center TO notable group. which included
no less than FIVE field marshals Lord
Roberts. who was in mourning dress.
looked M for anything. In spite Of his 81
years. he was straight and soldierly and
his rugged features reflected determine
ton. AT the time the train was due 10
start the Prince OF Wales again shook
hands with Lord Roberts and spoke a
few words to the general Of which the
phrases God bless YOU and Good luck
70 you were caught by those near bv.
The Prince also said: "Good-by. Bob; a
happy Christmas. a prosperous New Year
and every possible luck in your job"
Mr.. Balfour bade Lord Roberts a sim
liar farewell. Amid the din. enthusiasm
and excitement 10 one heard the signals
for departure, and in consequence the
train was moving while Lord Roberts was
stil on the platform with his back 10 the
carriage door The farewells were alb
rupty terminated. and he was forced 10
make somewhat undignifed scramble
Tor his seat. As the general disappeared
IN the salon carriage a final lusty cheer
was started and continued until the train
passed out of sight
SOUTHAMPTON. Dec. 23.-On arriving
at southampton. General Roberts was
heartily cheered by thousands Of people
and as he boarded the Dunottar Castle
between guard Of honor OF marines and
piuegackets there was Il renewed out
burst OF applause. The Mayor and cor
porauon officials were present.
IN spite OF a thick fog which prevailed
the Dunottar Castle sailed at 6:25 p. m.
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copyrighted. 1899. by the Associated Press

AOpyrlEnteu. lh3ts Dg <ASSoN4dAIN ANoS.
LONDON. Dec. 2S.-Not for many years
past has Great Britain faced such sit
uation as confronts her this Christmas.
Yet. TO meet It, there has arisen a new
Britain, which by it's virility and pluck
extorts admiration even from her bitter
est Continental critics. Since the boast
fulness has disappeared from the British
press the comments of the foreign pa
pers at least as far as printed here, are
couched in tones far more fair and friend
ly than when 1t was believed a speedy
victory awaited General Butler.
As repeatedly asserted. there is no likeli-
hood OF European interference, yet w. T..
Stead in the Daily Chronicle to-day has
a very alarming column, in which he has
visions Of superior Jameson raid by
10000 Frenchmen on London in the alb
sence OF the channel feet. Mr.. Stead
points out how easily, in his opinion, this
might be accomplished and says
ITO rely, as some appear to do, upon
the addition of a number of raw recruits,
under the excitement and stimulus of the
present warfare. is to rely on a broken
reed. Woolwich arsenal might be in
flames and the French tri-color flying
over Westminster palace before the first
of these new recruits would have learned
TO handle a gun"
Though Great Britain's plight in South
Africa seems temporarily critical, IL is
learned that the Beers are straining every
nerve TO secure the mediation of Presi-
dent Mckinley toward a favorable peace.
But any one with the slightest knowledge
OF British feeling quickly appreciates that
not one person in a million contemplates
any result but an ultimate British tri-
umph, and all sections unite in saying this
must be secured. no matter what the
cost. Hence the Boer agents themselves
have only slight hopes that mediation
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less than five minutes. The physician
found her lifeless.
The police were summoned and the body
was taken TO the MOrguc at p East
Adams street Mrs. Wells was taken 20
the Harrtson-street Annex by the police.
TO await the COrOner's inquest.
This Is the story told by the police and
Is all that the Coroner would permit % be
adduced In evidence at the inquest Ow-
Ing TO the social and financial prominence
or the women, Mrs. Wells being a rich
widow OF a recently deceased Cincinnati
stone dealer and OF the men who had
been their partners I'm the Orgie not only
OF that fatal Thursday night but Of every
night for ten days past. great influence
was brought 20 bear not only on the pO-
lice and Coroner but upon the newspapers
70 keep the fact from getting before the
public Every atternpf 10 permit Mrs
Wells when on the stand 70 tell VINO had
visited WatsOn's resort with her was
afterward IL would never do 20 have the
fact established under oath that ~ was
quite the fad for male and female mem
bers OF Chicago's best circles 20 visit such
a place as that for the purpose OF drink
ing wine with and being entertained by
It's inmates.
Mrs. Wells denies that Miss Powell com
mitted suicide giving as the cause OF ner
companions death an overdose OF prer-
acitine taken for headache. From hints
let drop, IN spite Of the Coroner's care %
avoid allowing the facts 10 1e told. ~
Maude Flynn. manager OF the place in
which the tragedy eliminated. Miss Pow
ell. IL seems. became insanely jealous be
cause Of the caresses bestowed by Mrs
Wells upon an inmate Of the house, ana
I'm fit OF piQue took the poison and died.
The testimony OF the physicians Whu
made the autopsy was very vague. hut
summarized. was 70 the effect that tho
girl had died as the result OF narcotic
poisoning.
Both women were remarkably beaut
full and rs they were rich. had every
thing TO live for. The revelations made
in spite OF the strenuous efforts AZ co.
crecy regarding the rotten state Of Chi
cagO society. has been "a severe shock tr
the city's social structure and whole
sale departures Of members OF the So
called smart set for Southern and Euro
pean resorts TO await the blowing over
OF the storm will now be In order
The remains OF Miss Powell were taken
tonight 10 Paris. H.. where her brother
whp Is a rich manufacturer. has his h0ma
The interment will take place tomorrow.
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z VICTORIA, B. c.. Dec 23-The bark
4 Colusa has foundered. She went
~ down In heavy storm off the far
" Alaskan coast. All hands were
saved. Captain Ewart. his wife
and the crew of thirteen men ar
rived here this afternoon by the Alaskan
mail steamer Cottage City, en- route TO
san Francisco, where the captain and
most of the ships crew have their homes
and friends. They were picked up by the
steamer at Sitka. having reached the old
Alaskan capital after four terrible days
in the small open boats of the Colusa.
They suffered a great deal, several of
them being badly frozen. All were nearly
dead from the awful privation endured
during those terrible four days, during
which they were tossed from wave TO
wave in the frozen northern waters.
With their arrival the story Of the west
coast Indians is relegated TO the oblivion
Of forgotten blunders. The vessel seen to
perish BY them must have been the aban-
doned bark Libertad, as many then sup
posed. The Coiusa was, however, danger
ously close to the Vancouver Island coast,
her master says. at the identical moment
the Nidotte. which is similar in appear
ance, was seen close to the rocks off
Point Bonilla: and on the same day the
Indians report having seen a bark go
down the Colusa was about i'm the posi-
ton they spoke Of laboring under almost
a full head Of sail to keep her from the
rocks.
They were wrong about our going
down then said the captain Extracts
from the log of the Colusa tell the story
OF her last voyage as follows: After
leaving kahului on the morning of Oc-
tober p, in tow OF the steamer Claudlne,
bound for Esqumalt, where repairs
which were made necessary by the acci-
dent sustained when entering Kahului
were to be made, fine. fair weather was
experienced 10 the beginning of Novem-
ber. when heavy gales from the southeast
were encountered. Day after day the
heavy winds prevailed, with high seas.
on November u. Cape Flattery light was
made out about 9 o'clock, bearing north
northeast. distant about sixteen miles.
The barometer then was going down fast
and the gale increasing in violence from
the southeast The ship was unable TO
make the straits. and Captain Ewart put
her about on the port tack. The fierce
gales continued, forcing her TO the north
ward of the entrance of the straits. There
were also a number of other vessels un-
able TO get In because of the storm.
among those made out being the High
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SITUATION is NOW
EXCEEDINGLY GRAVE

LONDON. Dec. 23.-The exceedingly
grave view taken IN some quarters Of the
present crisis is evidenced by a circular
signed by Attorney General Webster. So
hcitor General Findley and General Sir
Evelyn Wood, adjutant general 70 the
forces - the effect that the position OF
public affairs is 50 critical that a greater
part 81 the regular forces viii be required
abroad. and IL becomes imperative for the
purpose OF home defense that the home
golunteers should be augmented, and urg-
ing that every member OF the legal pro-
tession not dcbarred by age or paramount
duty enroll himself as an active member
OF the Inns of Court OF other volunteer
rOrng
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SALE OF A RAILWAY.
Baltimore and Ohio Company Buys
the Monongahela River Line.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 23-An important
railroad deal which has been pending for
some time was concluded yesterday when
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany purchased for cash the Mononga-
hela River Railroad. Possession of the
new property will pass in April next. The
road Is said TO have cost 81, 100000 ten
years ago. and the price paid is reported
TO have been 5000, ,000. Ex-senator John
son n Camden and his associates, who
owned the railroad. made the sale.
In the sale to the baltimore and Ohio
railroad the Monongahela Company
malpains the coal interests, which in
clude over 10000 acres of coal lands To-
Gated IN the Fairmont and Monongah
districts of West Virginia
The railroad runs from Fairmont to
Slarksburg and unites the line of the
Chicago.
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LONDON, Dec. 23-Flcld Marshal Lord
Roberts. who is 20 assume command OF
the British forces IN South Africa. left
Waterloo railroad station at noon today
amid scenes Of enthusiasm. vividly DEM
onstratiug tho national interest in The
event and that the belief that the depart
ure OF thc general can be accepted as a
guarantee that whatever can be done in
South Africa viii ice carried out by thor
oughly competent hands and on carefully
matured lines Although only privileged
persons were permitted 70 enter the sta
tion this did not prevent the gathering OF
immense throngs al all he approaches
and other points OF vantage. who cheered
repeatedly as "Bohs, accompanied by his
wife and two daughters. drove up. Sell
oom has The terminus witnessed such an
Inspiring aend-of Every appearance Of
The field marshal was the signal for ring
Ing hurrahs. lusty scouts and good
wishes. .he moment the veteran. com
mander arrived he was surrounded by
military crlcers and other friends and
held seml-private reception m the wait
ing-ro0m. After a personal leave-taking
Lord Roberts reached the platform. whore
general greetings and parting words were
exchanged. Many ladies pressed eagerly
forward 20 get last handshake. express
deep sympathy with the distinguished sol
him godspeed. one woman. with her
eyes filled with tears. exclaimed. God
bless YOU and bring you safely oack TO
US This wish was echoed and re-echocd
IN varying phraseology by the hundreds
thronging The vicinity Of the train.
As the general Joined. his wife and
daughters az the door OF the saloon car
Tlage he was speedily surrounded by dis
tinguished statesmen and military men.
including a. J. Balfour. the Marquis Of
LanscoHne, Field Marshal Sir Donald
Stewart and Lieutenant Colonel Caring
ton. the Queens equerry. Lord Wolseley
and Others arrived late and ii required
all the Efforts OF the police TO clear a
passage t0r them.
Scarcely had the commander in chief
Joined Lord Roberts when great cheer
announced the approach Of the Duke OF
cambridge The crush was so great that
the Duke. in spite OF police protection.
was SO hustled that more than once he
gave verbal expression OF resentment at
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POOR PROSPECT OF
PRESENT MEDIATION
Great Britain DetermiDed Tbut
Peace Can Only Come filter
Defeating tbe Beers.

has
the
make
aver
is
Of
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of he
be made by both begerents but he feels
terfe
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Judgment Against a Railway.

PAOLA, Kans.. Dec. 23.-In the District
Court to-day the grain firm OF W. II.
Harris & Co. OF Kansas City was award
ed judgment for S46.sH against the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railway for
failure TO deliver a quarter OF a million
bushels OF corn in. Mexico on specified
time. In a previous trial the firm secured
judgment Of A2 900. but appealed and was
granted a new trial. The grain was
shipped to Mexico in 1892 during the food
famine in that country, and because OF
delay in transit the complainant set up
that they lost considerable money.
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ADVENT OF THE SANTA FE.
Estimated That Through Trains Will
Be Running in Fortv Davs.

Los ANGELES. Dec. 23.-From present
indications the Santa Fe will be operating
It's through lines into San Francisco i'm
less than forty days. While the exact
GATE mas not been fixed General Freight
Agent +. \ Chambers. who has returned
from ten days tour of inspection OF the
line, says II will be about February IL
lie also says that the companys ter
minals are ready for work at Point Rich
nond ana that the new depot AT the foot
Of Market street, is ready TO receive the
pnpilc. The necessary ferry boats and
hghters also have been secured a mer-
chants excursion from Los Angeles and
san Francisco as formerly contemplated
VIII be one Of the methods Of dedication.
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DEFAULTER'S SUICIDE.
Plunges to His Death in the Waters
of the Mississippi.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 23.-Weary of trying to
elude the officers. A. w. Peterson, County
Treasurer of Yankton County. S. D.. who
fled from Yankton after a shortage in his
accounts had been discovered. took his
own life by plunging into the Mississippi
River here. Deckhands on the ferryboat
AlonZo c. Church to-day found the body
which had been in the water apparently
only a short time Engraved on silver
cardcase in one of the pockets was the
name and address. "A. w. Peterson,
Yankton, S. D."
dispatch from Yankton says that A
w. Peterson has been missing from there
since November l6
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Farmers, InstitntA.

SAN JOSE. Dec. 23.-The San Jose
Grange to-day decided on February and
as a suitable time for holding a farm
ers' institute. Messrs. Sanders, Glenden-
ming and Hayes were appointed a COM
mittee 10 cooperate with other organiza-
tions and arrange a programme. This In
stitute is looked forward TO as an import
ant one. as IL will follow so closely on the
convention to be held here for organizing
the fruit growers
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Accused Officials Acouitted

PITTSBURG.. Dec. 23.-The decision in
the case of the city OF Pittsburg against
state Senator William Finn and others
Ior $ZO,OOO damages was handed down at
Ine opening of court to-day by Judge
w Mite. The defendants were acquitted
Inc suit was in trespass and was based
on the allegation that ex-Assistant City
Attorney W. H Bouse had loaned city
money to Senator Flinp
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Mrs. Cook Acquitted.

SANTA ANA, Dec. 23-Mrs Thomas
Cook, who shot and killed her husband
several months ago in a fit of desperation
caused by his infidelity, was acquitted by
the, jury this evening after a deliberation
OF less than fifteen minutes Cook was a
desperate character and was known as the
terror of the Peat lands"
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Burglars CAPTURED

COVELO. Dec. 23.-Two half-breed Indi-
ans named Ben Graves and Smith Garde
were arrested to-day on a charge OF at
tempting to rob Zaccarini's Arcade saloon
last night. The half-breeds used a brace
and bit. boring several holes in the front
door and around the lock and taking the
panel out. They were evidently alarmed
while at work. After being arrested This
morning they confessed. ''''S
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General Mendoza Slain

CARACAS, Venezuela. Dec. 2s.-It is an
nounced here that General Luciano Men
dozo. commander-in-chief Of the Govern
inent troops operating against the revo-
lutionary leader Hernandez. has heen
killed by Celcstino Peraza. as a result OF
a private quarrel ''
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Office denies the statement of the Paris
correspondent of the Daily Mail of Lon
don that DIR. Leyds. the European repre-
sentative Of the Beers. has asked the
services OF N. del Casse. the Minister of
Foreign Affairs. in the cause of peace
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Struck bv a Live Wire

SANTA CRUZ. Dec. 2S.-This afternoon
a blast on the FELTON, road caused a rock
TO strike an electric wire. which fell
among the workmen. William Quinley
received severe shock. The others es-
capped.
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Leyds, the European representative Of the
Iransvaal. is furnishing the means. The
recruits VIII 30 from here TO New York
Delagoa Bay.
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Dorman B. Eaton Dead

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-Dorman Bridge
ton Eaton died to-day at his home in this
city. aged 81 years. - WIS
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Wvnpate Succeeds Eitcbener

CAIRO. Dec. 22-Colonel Wyngate has
succeeded General Kitchener as Sirdar
and Governor General OF the Soudan
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FOREIGN ATTACHES.

DURHAM. Sunday. Dec. 1.-THE foreign
attaches have arrived here on their way
10 General Buffers Headquarters
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NOT ASKED TO INTERVENE.

PARIS. Dec. 2a-The French Foreign
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'COLUSA ABANDONED,
BUT ALL HANDS SAVED
captain and Crew Endure Four Days Of Terri
BILE Sufferngs in Open Boats on a
Stormy Sea-

z VICTORIA, B. c.. Dec. 2S-The bark
I | Colusa has foundered. She went
~ down in a heavy storm off the far
" Alaskan coast. All hands were