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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28


These figures throw lurid light upon
the potential earnings of railroad
Which, like the Netherlands. charges
from to "a cents per mile.
Although there are many minor ones.
these are the main grievances of the
uitlanders. and 1t is because of these
that England demands the right to In
terfere in the internal affairs of the
government the London conventions
Notwithstanding.
Whether. the Beers are able to de-
fend their country or not is a disputed
question. On the face it would seem
absurd that nation which shows a
fighting force of only 10000 could sue
cessfully resist the great armies which
England conld send against 1t. But
those figures do not truthfuliy repre-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

SIR FORESTER WALKER.
tWho commands British forces in South Africa.l
were finally harmonized by union in
to one republic. In 1913 the gronwet,
or fundamental law, was passed by
special yolksraad elected for the pur-
pose, and 1t still remains as the nomi-
nal constitution of the country.
But the Beers found themselves I'M
able to cope with the savage natives,
who harassed them on every side and
threatened the security not only of the
Beers themselves, but of their British
.nelghbors. Yielding partly to desire
for self protection, partly to show of
British force, the Beers consented to
annexation with the British empire In
spite of the protest of Dom Paul Kru-
ger and other sturdy minded young
patriots.
So for awhile the Beers and British
fought the blacks side by side, but tho
Beers fretted under the British yoke,
and under the plea that Britain had not
performed her promises they rose in
rebellion in 1880 and, after the bloody
victory of Majuba Hill. succeeded in
again establishing their independence
Subject to the suzerainty of her mai
esty." The treaty which contained
these words was signed at Pretoria In!
August, 1881.
In 1883 the Beers sent deputation
to London 10 secure the abolition Of
the suzerafnty. Gladstone was in pow
er then. and under his leadership new
agreement was signed by which Eng
land gave up her rights Of suzerainty
except In regard to treaties with for
eign powers and the Orange Free
State. This was signed in London In
1884. and the documents are now
known as the London conventions. The
Interpretation of this agreement was
the subject Of the discussion which has
led up to the present state of affairs.
Mr.. Chamberlain, not being SO kind
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

sent the number Of alIebodied Beers
who can bear arms.
The real army is the nation in arms.
1t is impossible to give. exact figures
concerning its strength. A German
army officer who recently made re-
port on the Boer fighting strength says
he asked men and boys Of all ages in
all stations of life in all parts of the
Transvaal whether they. would go to
war, If 1t came to war, without ever
receiving a negative or even doubt
full answer. Even the Oldest men he
met thought they would be good for
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
NAP SHOWING SITUATION OF rRAssvAAL

after year the taxes have become high
er in spite of the indignant protests
sent to England.
In the meantime the political rela-
tons Of the two countries. the little re-
public and the great empire, have
swung through several interesting
stages.
The first time the Beers and the Eng
lish FLASHED was when both were set
tied In what is now Cape Colony.
There came up the question of slavery.
The Beers claimed right to enslave
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The quarrel between the, British; and
the Beers has its ,compli tions, but
even at this distance 1t is possible to
distinguish the main points of the con-
tro~ersy.
It is not theswhole truth to say that
this is merely apother case Of British
land grabbing. Neither Is 1t entirely
fair to charge the blame wholly to
Boer stubbornness. There are two
sides to this as to every other cues
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

ICohimanuer IN Chief Of the boer torces.1
meroe; they fought In the wars against
the savage native tribes. who. despite
all the courage and fortitude Of the
Beers. must finally have triumphed
over them IL they had been left single
handed.
And they paid and have paid and are
paying practically all the taxes. 1t is
estimated that 95 per cent of oil the
magnificent revenues that flow yearly
into the Golfers of the Boer government
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

question the savage African tribes
whom they subdued. Their ancestors
went to South Africa from Holland.
Boer Is Dutch for farmer. That is
what the word means. and that Is what
they are.
The first Beers settled In Cape Colo
ny. Trouble with the English led
them 10 move farther inland and
further north. They would build their
,kraah in one place and stay there un-
III the encroachments Of the English
igade 1t necessary for them to .fght
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

vided into two parties, one Of which
founded the Orange Free State. The
other, continuing farther eastward,
founded Natal. Both states were con-
quered by the English. A majority Of
the Beers, once more fleeing from Brit
ish thraldom, crossed the river yaal
and intrenched themselves in their
present position in the Transvaal.
Here four rival sovereignties were
established whose internecine feuds
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

TYPES OF BOKRS.
yeast that has been leavening the
Dutch lump of that distraught repub-
lie.
The governments method of protect
ing the Netherlands railroad forms an
other grievance. The charges for car
rying passengers and freight are right
ly complained of us exorbitant. The
average charge for freight in the Unit
ed States is half cent per mile. In
England it is tEcee-fourths of q cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
S@e~S-easSresSeG>raLsSe
: IN HIS STEPS. :

Tcontipued from page 81

to go down to their usual waiting place
fer their car AS they cana ous Of the
tent they at once were aware that the
Rectangle was trembling on the edge Of
drunken riot. and as they pushed
through the gathering mobs in the mar.
row streets they began to realize that
they themselves were objects Of great
attention.
''There he is, the bloke in the tall
hat. He's the leaderP' shouted a rough
voice. President Marsh. with his erect,
commanding figure. was conspicuous in
the little. compsny.
How has the election gomez It is
too early to know the result yet, isn't
it2" He asked the question aloud, and
man answered: "They say second
and third wards have gone almost solid
for no license If that is SO, the whisky
men have been beaten"
.Thank God i hope it is true" ex-
claimed Henry Maxwell. Marsh. we
are in danger here. Do you realize our
situation7 We ought to get the ladies
to 8 place of safety,
|
At that moment a shower of stones and
other missiles fell over them. The mar
row street and sidewalk in front of them
were completely choked with the worst
elements of the Rectangle.
"This looks serious, +" said Maxwell.
With Marsh and Rollin and DR.. West
he started to go forward through the
small opening, Virginia, Rachel and
Loreen following close and sheltered by
the men, who now realized something
of their danger. The Rectangle was
drunk and enraged. 1t saw in Daniel
Marsh and Henry Maxwell two of the
leaders in the election contest who had
perhaps robbed Them Of. their, beloved
saloon.
Down with the aristocratsl' shout
ed shrill voice, more like woman's
than mans
a shower of mud and stones followed.
Rachel remembered afterward that
Rollin jumped directly in front of her
and received on his head and chest
number of blows that would probably
have struck her If he had not shielded
her from them.
And just then, before the police
reached them, Loreen darted forward
at. the side of Virginia and pushed her
aside, looking up and screaming. Il
was 80 sudden that no one had time to
catch the face Of the one who did it.
But out of the upper window Of q room
over the very saloon where Loreen had
come out a week before some one had
thrown q heavy bottle. It struck Lcreen
on the head, and she fell to the ground.
Virginia turned and instantly kneeled
down by her. The police officers by that
time had reached the little company.
Donald Marsh raised his arm and
shouted over the howl that was begin
ming to rise from the wild beast in the
mob.
"Stopl You've killed womani"
The announcement partly sobered the
crowd.
"Is it truef" Henry Maxwell asked
as DR.. West kneelsd on the other side Of
Loreen, supporting her.
"She's dyingl'' said Dr.. West briefly.
Loreen opened her eyes and smiled at
Virginia. Virginia wiped the blood
from her face and then bent over and
kissed her. Loreen smiled again. and
the next moment her soul was in para
disc.
And vet this is only one woman out
of thousands killed by this drink devil
Crowd back now, ye sinful men and
women in this filthy street, Let this
august dead form be borne through
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
MAJuBA HILL.

MAJUbA HILL.
Where the Beers thrashed the British in 1ss1.l
something as long as, they had fingers
to pop gun with and eyes to see n
redcoat.
The kaiser's Informant thinks the
citizen army comprises at least 10000
men between the ages of 25 and So
years. Though the majority of uit-
landers are exempted from military
duty, the younger men will readily
help their neighbors, he thinks. OF
the 10000 blacks able to shoulder
arms, 10000 may be relied upon to
fight with will.
The nation in arms really means an
army Of mounted infantry, for every
citizen soldier reports for duty on
horseback, and there are no better rid
ers or sharpshooters In the world. The
German observer says it seems to be
impossible to tire out a Boer or his
mount. "As to getting away from his
bullets, the English have tried it once.
Their losses in the war of 1880 and
1881 were 1850 dead and wounded
against lib Beers, who received
scratches"
This subject Of the remarkable fight
ing qualities Of the Boer is fascinat-
Ing one which has been often dealt
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with. In fact.
there has been
so much exag-
geration that it
is hard to say
W h q t is the
truth and what
I 8 m ere ro-
mancing. But
even the Eng
fish admit that
q Boer with q
rifle is a dan
gerous custom
err, even at a
d s t a ce Of
1000 var d 8.
and Tommy At
kins must be
m u c b nearer
than that to do
effective work.
The best de-
Tense against
an invading ar
my, however,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

Plans for new Episcopal church at
Charlton have been completed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

Read the Courier for news
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03
The Odd Fellows Celebrate.

Harmony Lodge, l, o. o. F, in
stalled their officers last evening,
and at the conclusion of the mystic
rites, the members of the triple
links participated in a charming
supper amidst flow of reason. feast
of mind and genial toasts. Owing
to the late hour at which the bust
ness was over The INDEPENDENT was
unavoidably absent from the feast.
The following are the Grand Off
GERS Of Harmony Lodge:
Fl. FL. Williams, District Deputy
Grand Sire; VIM. White, Grand
Warden; L. L. La Pierre, Grand
Secretary; Chas. T. Fischel, Grand
Marshal; w. o. Atwater, Grand
Treasurer; Chas. Garter, Grand In
side Guard.
The following are the Elective
Officers for six months of Hawaiian
Lodge, No. 3, l. o. o. F.: j. D. Nc
Weigh, Noble Grand; @. B. Cottrell,
Vice Grand; E. R. Hendry, Score
tary; j. A. Magoon, Treasurer.
Appointed Officers: M. l. Hart.
man, Warden; j. Lightfoot, Con.
ductor; Chas. T. Fischel, R. s. No
BILE Grand; JAS Bcknell, l.. S. No
BILE Grand; Henry Gehring, Il. S
Vice Grand; Chas. Burke, l.. S
Noble Grand; Neely Boyle, Left
Scene Supporter; Chas. f. Herrick
Inside Guard; Chas. T. Rodgers
Chaplain.
Finance Committee: j. Lightfoot
F. Fl. Humphris, Chas. F. Herrick
Correspondence Committee: r. r
Hendry, o. l.. Sorreuson, Chas. I
Rodgers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03
Y. M. Q. A. NEW YEAR.
Reception and Concert of
the Association,


The numerous friends OF the Y.
M. G. A. will long remember the ad-
mirable and very successful manner
in which was carried out the holiday
entertainments of 1895 New Year
Day, by this noble association.
From noon until somewhat after
2 o'clock most appetising and en-
Joy able lunch was served to two or
three hundred visitors in the lecture
room. Attentive reception commit
tees received the guests and kind
ladies looked after their creature
wants as if they had been members
of their own families.
In the evening the hall was more
than crowded with enthusiastic pa
irons of the very successful concert
given under the auspices of the
Amateur Orchestra and its indie
fatigable leader, Wray Taylor. The
program was an excellent one and
the numbers excellently rendered.
A brief address by Mr.. Give Davies
concluded very happy evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03
A Very Sad Death

Mr.. WI. Gallagher died last mid
night at his residence at Waikiki.
The deceased had been sick man
for many years, but hopes for his
recovery had been entertained by
his devoted family and his friends.
Their hopes we're blasted and the
young talented man, who was only
35 years of age, passed away in spite
OF the efforts of his doctor.
On Saturday he was around town,
apparently in his usual condition of
health. On Sunday he was a very
sick mar, and on Monday night he
died in the presence of his beloved
wife and his two lovely small chill
dren.
Mr.. Gallagher was native of
Canada, and arrived in Honolulu in
1896, when he entered into several
literary and journalistic enterprises,
which did not prove financial sue
cess, but showed the ability Of the
man.
He felt respondent at his failure
here, and he became morose and
worried over his physical sufferngs,
The funeral will take place to-
morrow from the Methodist Church
on Beretania street, at 10 o'clock,
and H. II. Williams will have charge
of the funeral.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Justice Whiting declined this
afternoon to entertain a consider
alton of Geo. A. Davis petition for
a writ of habeas corpus, and Mr..
Davis will serve his time in Oahu
Jail and look for redress, il any, at
future date in other quarters.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

st. Louis College will give con-
cert on Friday evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

N. S. Sachs Dry Goods Co. are the
peoples providers. Bargains in all
departments.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The Healanis gave an enjoyable
dance last evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Court Hawaii, Independent Order
of Foresters installs officers this
evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Thanks to Wray Taylor for the
chimes on New Years Eve from
Kaumakapili.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Week OF Prayer at the Y. M. G. A.
this week. 1t opened this morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The Orpheum scored great sue
cess on Saturday. There will be a
new bill including the Cineograph
pictures tonight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The police claim that this is the
quietest New Year ever expert
enced here. Business at headquart-
ers is absolutely dull.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The Hawaiian Rifle Association
has it's annual shoot on the 18th.
The range is open daily for practice
from a. IN.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Waimea rhubarb, celery, cabbage
and potatoes, Edgar Henriques,
Masonic Temple
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Embroidered Handkerchiefs, all
qualities at Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The New Year was marked by
paying off the Indebtedness of the
Y. M. G.. A.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The Alameda and Mariposa are
due tomorrow but may be signalIed
tonight; one each way.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The old year went out noisely and
merrily and New Years day was
quiet and orderly.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Minister Damon entertained {
large number Of Hawaiians at til,
Moanalua luau yesterday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

For desirable goods at desirable
prices you must go to Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Persons requiring tombstones
should apply to Fred. Harrison who
has choice lot Of new designs or
view.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The Hawaiian Choral Club will
meet this evening at Foster hall
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

American Messenger Service,
Masonic Temple, Telephone IA
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The officers of the Fl. l. M. cruiser
Etna are very pleased with thu hos
pitality and courtesies extended to
them by Honolulu people.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Hilo's Circuit Court opens to-
morrow,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Go to the Orpheum tonight.
Hilo's Circuit Court opens to-
morrow.
Embroidered Handkerchiefs, all
qualities at Sachs.
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The Healanis gave an enjoyable
dance last evening.
St. Louis College will give con-
cert on Friday evening.
For desirable goods at desirable
prices you must go to Sachs.
Week OF Prayer at the Y. M. G. A.
this week. 1t opened this morning.
American Messenger Service,
Masonic Temple, Telephone 444
Court Hawaii, Independent Order
of Foresters installs officers this
evening.
The New Year was marked by
paying off the Indebtedness OF the
Y. M. G. A..
N. S. Sachs Dry Goods Co. are the
peoples providers. Bargains in all
departments.
Thanks to Wray Taylor for the
chimes on New Years Eve from
Kaumakapili.
The old year went out noisely and
merrily and New Years day was
quiet and orderly.
Waimea rhubarb, celery, cabbage
and potatoes, Edgar Henriques,
Masonic Temple
The Alameda and Mariposa are
due tomorrow but may be signalled
tonight; one each way.
Minister Damon entertained
large number of Hawaians at the
Moanalua luau yesterday.
Persons requiring tombstones
should apply to Fred. Harrison who
has choice lot of new designs on
view
The Hawaiian Rifle Association
has it's annual shoot on the 18th.
The range is open daily for practice
from 8 a. IN.
The Orpheum scored great sue.
cess on Saturday. There will be a
new bill including the Cineograph
pictures tonight.
The police claim that this is the
quietest New Year ever expert
enced here. Business at headquart-
ers is absolutely dull.
The officers of the Fl. l. M. cruiser
Etna are very pleased with the hos
pitality and coIrteses extended to
them by Honolulu people.
The waterfront force of the Gus
toms are grateful to Surveyor OF the
Port, George Stratemeyer, for a
days holiday yesterday.
An earthquake observation station
near Honolulu is one OF probabilities
of the near future. Prof. w. D.
Alexander will have the direction
of it.
The Inter Island Steam Naviga-
tiou Company treated their employ
ers TO a handsome luau yesterday
under the presidency of shipping
master Frank Harvey.
Minister Damon was honored yes.
terday by a New Years call of a
large delegation Of Portuguese citi
zens anxious to recognize his court
cry to the influential Colony.
Mr. John Wilson had an excellent
qnintette club at the Gaelic on
Saturday to serenade some depart
ing friends. The songs and playing
pleased Lieut. Hobson very much.
The Waialua Hotel and refractory
will be opened next month. The
refectory will be as entertaining al
one belonging to the priories of old
with Col. Iaukea as the genial prior
The friends of William Barber
who has at the Queens Hospital fo
many months will regret to learI
that to his other infrmities ha
been added loss of sight by cataract
The U. S. flag has been formal,
hoisted over Post Honolulu, Ka
pahulu Road, Waikiki, the quart
T. o.a ~ tho TT G Uolrntoo. H.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Go to the Orpheum tonight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The waterfront force al the Gus
toms are grateful To Surveyor Of the
Port, George Stratemeyer, for a
days holiday yesterday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

He makes speciality of the brewing of
HOP BEER, and every bottle passes
under his personal supervision and lis
guaranteed by him. HOP BEER is not an
intoxicant, is non alcoholic and is cool
palatable, home.like beverage. Mr., Bre-
ham courts an open inspection of his place
and his methods Of business.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Minister Damon was honored yes
terday by a New Years call of a
large delegation OF Portuguese citi
zens anxious to recognize his court
cry to the influential Colony.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The Inter-Island Steam Naviga-
tion Company treated their employ
ers TO handsome luau yesterday
under the presidency of shipping
master Frank Harvey.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

Mr.. John Wilson had an excellent
qnintette club at the Gaelic on
Saturday to serenade some depart.
ing friends. The songs and playing
pleased Lieut.. Hobson very much.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

An earthquake observation station
near Honolulu is one OF probabilities
of the near future. Prof. w. D.
Alexander will have the direction
of it,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The cricketers had very pleasant
game at Makiki yesterday afternoon,
resulting in Mr.. Kitcat's team de-
feating Captain Herbert's by the
close score OF II to GA. Judge
Stanley made the top score Of 80.
The feature of the game was the in
PRODUCTION of three new players of
considerable promise, Anderson,
Hewett and Para. Mr.. Anderson,
especially, plays very pretty bat
and much is expected OF him,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-01-03

The Waialua Hotel and refractory
will be opened next month. The
refectory will be as entertaining as
one belonging to the priories of old
with Col. Iaukea as the genial prior.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-18
Little Korea.

An evidence of Uncle Sans aaI to meet the worlds every need X I fact that he supplies several goTil ments with postal stamps. It bss gently become known that the Kal stamps are printed in this count The United States consular reports scribe them as of four denominass and all alike except fn color and vail In the center is the national em5Ia an ancient Chinese phallie degia. the corners of the centerpiece are [ characters, signifying the spirits ta Atlas like, uphold the earth, while each corner of the stamp is a gl blossom, the royal flower of the la ent Ye dynasty, which has held throne more than 800 years. E. stamp bears inscriptions in three h guages-Chinese, Korean and EHgll At the top are ancient Chinese .fl acters and at the bottom their KQs equivalents. On the right are Kols characters and on the left Chlls giving the denominations, while below the center is their ElgA translation.
 Delicious Ice Cream Soda j @ at Bailey's '