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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

One of the most stirring incidents OF the
fight at Elandslaagte between the Beers and
British was the attack made by three Beers
upon a little trumpeter Of the Fifth (Royal
Irish) lancers. The lad. however, was OF the
true fearless British stock, and with his re-
volver shot down one after another. His
presence of mind was rewarded by his being
carried around the camp triumphantly on the
shoulders of his comrades. The boy wac
Trumpeter John James Shurlock. Trum-
peter Shurlock Joined the depot at Canter-
bury on August "a, 1897, at the age OF IA
years, and proceeded to South Africa in Feb
ruary, 1898. His father served in the same
regiment before him, while his mother Is
the daughter of Sergeant John Froggott. a
gallant soldier, who served his country Tor
thirty-one years, and who saved the life
of a drowning officer near the rock of Gibral-
tar.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
PLAYS rnd PLAYERS.

has always enjoyed an enviable reputation
as a Swedish dialect comedian.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

Miss Julia Officer, piano studio, Karbach
blk. Les:hetizky method used by Paderewski.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

friendly feeling which should exist between
all members Of the same family"
II Is proposed to arrange the schedule so
that every player will play at least once
with every other player, and the one earn
ing the highest number OF tricks and the
one having the best average in the tourna-
ment will be given suitable prizes.
This is only one feature Of winter even
ing entertainment the Elks have provided.
They have also ~inaugurated a series oil con-
certs, the first OF which has already been
given. Others will take place from time to
time and the best musicians in the city.
both vocal and instrumental, are on the
otaff OF ARTISTS
Members OF the Masonic order have about
completed all OF the arrangements for the
reception to be rendered Judge w. w. Key
sor at Masonic temple Thanksgiving even
ing. II will be an elaborate affair and will
attract to Omaha some notable Masons
from neighboring cities.
The Royal Highlandere, an order particu-
larry strong in Nebraska, is spreading into
Iowa at a rapid gait. A castle Of thlrty-one
members has just been erected and dedi-
Gated at Boone. Several Nebraska members
were present at the ceremonies.
As a side issue to Ancient Order OF United
workmen work, the Magullians are becom-
ing popular. One evening last week twenty
members took this degree at lodge room
No. II, and this branch is still growing all
over the city. It Is said that the only way
to find out what the Magullians are is to
ioin.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

Mics Evans has moved her studio from
Boyd's theater to room 228 Bee Building.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26
AFRICAN WAR DRIFT.
Matters that Have Escaped the blue
Ilcnnll NJ llc Gcuxnr

Ieuctt VI inc SenSOT.
An especially gratifying feature OF the sit
uation in South Africa is the healthfulness
Of the country in which the campaigning Is
taking place. According to the Medical
Record, the diseases which generally play
such havoc with troops in warm countries
are not found in the highlands of South
Africa. Neither yellow fever nor cholera
has ever appeared there. Smallpox and
measles have occasionally been reported and
there are certain Cow fevers that one can
catch in some seasons, as well as rheuma-
tism and ophthalmia, IL one is careless. 1t
is different, however, in the lowlands and II
the campaigning were being conducted along
some parts of the coasts diseases would play
an important part in the record of the two
armies. Lorenzo Marquee, for instance, Is
a pesthole nearly all the time, while just
now, 1t is believed, the bubonic plague has
appeared there. The healthfulness Of the
uplands probably does not prevail In the in
vested cities of those districts, but on this
point nothing definite can be known until
they are relieved.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

Many OF the towns of South Africa which
are now figuring so prominently In the dis
patches are named after persons who have
had a leading part in the political and social
life of the country. Durham. for instance,
bears the name of Sir Benjamin Durham,
who was governor of Cape Colony in 1884.
Grahamstown and Harrismith are named
respectively after Colonies Graham and Sir
Harry Smith, while Kimberley bears the
name of the earl Of Kimberley, who was
colonial secretary from 1870 to 1874. Gale
don, Beaufort, Somerset and Cradock are
named after former governors-the earl Of
Caledon, Lord Charles Somerset and Sir
John Cradock CLord Howden). The towns
of Ladysmith, Port Elizabeth and Lady Grey
are called after the wives Of Cape governors.
Pretoria is named in honor of the first pres
ident of the South African republic-Mar-
thinus Vessel Pretorius. The origin Of
Krugersdorp is evident, while johannesburg
also is named from Dom Paul, one of whose
names is Johannes. The practice Of naming
towns in honor Of distinguished men is fol-
lowed by Beers even in time OF war, as wit
ness the remaining of Dundee to Meyersdorp.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

"A Yenuine Yentleman" is the title OF
Ben Hendricks new play. which will be
seen at the Boyd theater Tuesday night and
Wednesday afternoon and evening. An
evenly balanced company is promised for
its Interpretation. The company will, Of
course. be headed by Mr.. Hendricks, who
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

Then, try them on this-here 1t Is, No.
265-no, let me see, 267; yes. here 1t is:
shrinking from the cold hands of death.
j, too, will gather up my feet"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

And again the two clerical looking gen.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

tlemen laughed so heartily that the smaller
one rolled of the seat and fell on the floor.
The noise OF the fall was too much for the
choirmaster, who almost laughed out loud.
What was that?" exclaimed the first
c~lericus. ~ am sure I heard some one "Oh,
no." exclaimed the other, 1T was only the
figures on the stained glass windows laugh
ing at your Joke" SO the conversation was
resumed.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

The Orpheum has a promising list of
attractions for Thanksgiving week. Ed
win Milton Royle and Selena Fetter. who
head the bill, are favorites in this city and
their ability is too well known to make com
ment necessary. Last season they appeared
at the Orpheum and made what was con-
sidered one OF the artistic hits of this the
ater's season in a charming little comedy
called Captain Impudence." This season
they have a new comedy by Mr.. Royle. en-
titled THE Highball Family upon which
the eastern press has commented most ia
vorably.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-26

Forests, McCulloughs and the Booths were
her comrades.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
SMALL CYCLONE IN PEEKSKILL.
TREES BLOWN DOWN AND FENCES
WHIRLED AWAY-THE MARY POWELL
LOSES a SMOKESTACK

A miniature cyclone struck PeeksklH at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. 1t came practically without
warning and the wind subsded almost as SUDDEN
" as It began, although the lightning and rsiH
continued an hour or so after the fury OF the storm
had spent itself.
The first indication of the approaching storm
was a gust of wind from the west. which sent the
dust flying through the streets In binding CLOUDS
The velocity OF the wind increased every sec
ond until In an incredibly short space Of time a
gale was sweeping the village Limbs were
blown off the and sent whirling like feathers
The large hagpole on the Postoffice Building was
swept away and fell into the street below with a
crash. Many trees were blown over Ike sapllngs
Portions of a high fence In South-st. were hfted
In the air and carried vehicles and pedestrians
who were fleeing for shelter and deposited on the
lawns of ex-Surrogate owen T. Conn, many rods
away. W. n. Pohirs handsome new barn; IN
UniOn-ave.. almost crushed In by tree Wnlch
fell on II.
Judge J. H. Baxter's horse and trap were pinned
down by falling tree I'm tnion-aye. but the
phone and electric light wires were torn down
about the streets The telegraph wires also
suffered greatly. Along the river front consider
able damage done to the boating interests.
A smokestack Of the steamer Mary Powell was
blown over she passed this village.
The damage equally severe IN the country
Valuable shrubbery and many crops are ruined
pected that to-day will bring in from the suburbs
still serious reports OF damage dohe. lne
rain OF itself. however was the redeemlng feature
OF the storm.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
LOUBET CALLS on BOURGEOIS.
HEAD OF THE FRENCH DELEGATION AT
THE HAGUE ASKED TO FORM
A GARNET

Paris June 20-Presdent Loubet has asked
NJ Bourgeois. who is the head OF the French
delegation at The Hague Peace Conference, to
form a Cabinet.
In response to the request of President Lou
bet. NJ Bourgeois has telegraphed that he VIII
arrive In this city from The Hague tomorrow
morning.
The prolongaton OF the Cabinet crisis Is be-
coming most serious NM. Dupuy and Lockroy
both called upon President Loubet yesterday
and expressed their anxiety to be relieved or the
responsi ibilities Of Office as a possible.
1t is reported that orders have been sent 10
ST. Michaels Azore Islands. directing the com
mander OF the French cruiser Sfax. which is
bringing Captain Dreyfus to France, to remain
there q short time so as not to arrive In home
waters until the Ministry Is installed.
Should NJ. Bourgeois accept the task OF form
ing a Ministry, 1t is thought his chances of sue
would be fairly good. His prestige has
been much increased by the part he has played
in the deliberations of the Peace Conference at
The Hague, where he is believed to have won
the gratitude Of Emperor Nicholas by his tact
and zeal on behalf Of arbitration.
The latest gossip favors a combination CaDi-
net. including NM Bourgeois. Brisson. Poincare
and Wadeck- Rousseau. but nothing VIII De
known until NJ. Bourgeois arrives.
NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau. discussing his failure, Is
reported to have said;
II met with the utmost friendliness ana
straightforwardness from my former adVer-
saries but found only treason and cowardlce
among my old allies"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
SOUTH AFRICAN WARCLOUD.
REGIMENTS AT CAPE TOWN READY TO
MOVE ON KIMBERLEY AT ONCE

REGIMENTS AT CAPE TOWN READY TO
MOVE ON KIMBERLEY AT ONCE.
Cape Town, June 20-The activity Of the War
Office local authorities has been suspended in
the matter of contracts for certain military
requisites on the ground that the regiments are
now ready TO leave Cape Town for Kimberley at
short notice
An engine driver on the Cape Railway de-
clares that he has seen men, armed and mount
ed engaged in drilling at Hout-Kraal near
Deaar and Ponsfontein, not far from Kmber-
ley. He was informed that they were Dutch
men preparing to assist the Beers In the event
of hostities.
London. June 21.--The Cape Town correspond
ent OF THE Daily Mail" says:
The Natal Volunteers have been officially or
dered to hold themselves in readiness for active
service
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
HEAVY RAINFALL IN OHIO.

CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE DONE BY SUDDEN
FLOODs-PERSONs IN DANGER.
Loundonvllle Ohio. June 20.-Heavy coudbursts
occurred here last night accompanied by severe
electrical storm. Horse Tail Creek. a branch or
Clear Fork broke its banks. and the house OF
Isaac Hunter was swept from Its foundation and
completely destroyed Parties have been out since
daylight unsuccessfully searching for Hunter
body. All the bridges the stream above mere
washed out Many horses and other I'VE STOCK
drowned. and all farm products IN the vdlIey
gone At noon the water was sun rlslns III
Clear Fork The damage to bridges and roadWays
VIII be more than 100000 while the property Joss
cannot be covered by less than S21,VD more oe'-
era buildings struck by lightning.
Shelby. Ohio June 20.-At o'clock this morning
an alarm was sounded by fire and church bells
Citizens hurried from their beds TO find the city
under water. the heavy rains of last night having
raised the little of Black Fork to perfect
torrent The food came suddenly and many per-
sons were removed from their homes on horsebacK:
The principal streets running streams, ana all
cellars are filled with water. Business Is at stand
still NJ estimate of the damage can yet be maze
Investigation this afternoon confrms tne great loss
Of property from the storm OF last night. Out II Is
believed now that lives were lost In this vicinity
Mansfield Ohio June 20-Water rose six feet In
the streets in the lower portions OF the city atter
midnight from a heavy storm. Two hundred people
az the Casino were imprisoned for several hours by
the water which was too deep for cabs or other
conveya noes to rescue them.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
HEIR TO 4 FORTUNE ADDICTED.
AUNT OF MOSES FOWLER CHASE TAKES
HIM FROM HIS FATHERS CARE


Detroit Mich June 20.-Moses Fowler Chase
twenty lone years old. who Is mentally lncom-
netent reputed to be heir to more than $'ooooO
was abducted from the Hotel Cadillac last sunday
night He had been a patient at a sanitarlum III
Flint and was on the way 10 his home in I-afay-
atte Ind accompanied by his father. Frederick
Chase a lawyer. When the father and son ar
rived here the young mans aunt met them at the
station and hurried the youth TO the cadillac
The father was unsuspicous Of any unlawful IN
tent.
on Sunday night carriage drove up 10 the
ho,el and Young Chase taken on board the
Cleveland boat in the company of his aunt and TWO
unknown men. on reaching Cleveland the party
took n train for Cincinnati. From there they went
East TO Albany, where the private detective that
the father had employed to watch them lost sight
of the party ExtradItion papers were to-day
made out I'm anticipation Of the arrest OF the party
nv the New-York authorities The fortune that
the bow possesses revert to the aunt upon MS
death which. II IL alleged furnishes the HlotNe
for the abduction. r..,., o,t
for the party The father and his attorney believe
that the object of the abductors Is 10 take the
Young man out Of the country IL Is stated that
when young Chase attained his majority tne
fathers guardianship ceased. and that the rather
was taking him TO Lafayette for the purpose OF
himself being continued as his guardian by ORDER
OF the Probate Court.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
NAVAL REORGANIZATION.
SECRETARY LONG DECIDES TO ESTAB-
LISH A BOARD OF ADMIRALS.
NOT TO BE COMPOSED OF BUREAU CHIEFS
DEWEY MENTIONED FOR CHAIRMAN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUxEl

DEWEY MENTIONED FOR CHAIRMAN.
[BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUyE.l
Washington June 20.-As a preliminary step
toward the smplfcaton Of the present bureau
system in the Navy Department. Secretary
Long has determined to substitute for the pres
ent Board on Construction. which is composed
Of the bureau chiefs and is supreme in all mat
ters of naval design a Board OF Admrals COM
posed Of officers not connected in any way with
the bureaus Of the Department The Secretary
has been struck with the absurdity Of having
the designs for the component parts OF a battle
ship passed upon by the very men who are re-
sponsible for the details Of the design Each
man has naturally thought his own crow the
whitest. and the result has been almost con-
stant pickering and disagreement. which has
forced the Secretary to busy himself for large
portion of his time in settling disputes.
The Secretary bai decided to refer all dis
putes among bureau chiefs to the Board Of In
spection and Survey presided over by Rear
Admiral Frederick Rodgers and of which
Rear-Admiral schley is a member 1t is hoped
that this step will do much toward preventing
strife among the bureau chiefs. If the steps
already taken are not sufficient TO accomplish
the desired end the Secretary intends to pro-
pose some legislation to the next Congress
tives Of the different naval bureaus. retaining
these bureaus simply for the benefit of their
expert opinion to be given TO a Board OF Ad-
mirals. which shall have entire charge Of all
details connected with the construction Of the
Navy.
Admiral Deweys name has been prominently
mentioned in connection with the presidency of
the proposed Board Of Admirals. There is no
method of telling whether the Admiral would
accept such a detail, but il would be most de-
srable TO have an officer Of such ability and
prudence filling this important place.
The bureau chiefs generally resent the change
proposed by the Secretary, especially Admirals
Hichborn and Melville. the Chief Constructor
and Engineer-in Chief. respectively. These Off
GERS have been in large degree responsible for
the designs Of the ships now composing the
Navy and Admiral Hichborn in particular con-
sders that IL there Is TO be any amalgamaton
he ought TO be the head Of II. Secretary Long
is determined. however. that no officer at pres
ent connected with any OF the bureaus OF the
Department shall be a member Of the Board OF
Admirals which he designs TO take the place
OF the present bureau system.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
TWO COUNTS RELEASED FROM JAIL

Paris June 20-Comte de Dion and Comte
d'Aubigny. who were sentenced June 10 10 TWO
weeks Imprisonment and TO pay 100 francs
fine. after having been convicted of comphcity
IN the disturbances at Auteuil June 4, when
Raron Christiani assaulted President Loubet
with q stick for which he sentenced TO four
years imprisonment June 13 were released
from prison this morning. few OF their reia-
tives and friends awaited them at the prison
door The two men apparently have not sur
fered from confinement. They went to the Au-
t0mobile Club, where luncheon was given oy
the members in honor Of their release Comte
de Dion afterward visited the Au.oinoone 9 NA-
hibition where he warmly greeted
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
DIFFICULT TO CONQUER BoERs.
ENGLISH OFFICER SAYS THE TASK WOULD
BE HARDER THAN THE CONTEST IN
THE PHILIPPINES

THE PHILIPPINES.
Chicago June 2O--I,ord Cecil Douglas Compton,
an English captain of lancers after brief stay
in Chicago started for the East last night. with
his wife. Lord Compton served In South Africa
for five years. lie did not participate in the
jameson raid, but he was in the country at that
time and after that untoward enterprise ne en-
tered the Transvaal country and traversed much
Of It. He knows the Beers and their country. and
has considered both critically from the point Of
view Of a military officer and student. lie spoke Of
the Transvaal problem entirely a military man.
He said:
There are motives Of fair play, and humanity
which make Great Britain exceedingly reluctant
20 interfere I'm South Africa by force. But II is
only candid to say that considerations OF a mill
tary character also operate to make us chary about
most formidable obstacles and involve questions
of transport supply and strategy that might stag
In the first place the Beers OF the Transvaal are
and they fully w, to their standard to-day
They expert marksmen. born rough riders
se6acty arc Te'r undeRiabe indvdHay they are
good military su as the world Posses'Ss ,.,,p They G
their cause, and would die TO man at the order OF
But aside from their morale and their fitness. the
Transvaal country is one admirably adapted Tor
have a distant base. and It's supplies must be
brought up through country a3e Ton
is a thousand miles from the Naal River. and II
an attack were 10 be made from Natal there would
be mountains TO work through and much tropical
growth.
The question OF transportation would be serious
We would need thousands Of mules. which must be
brought from South America. The ocean distance
and the adverse climate will Kill animals by the
hundreds. and the actual work would entail even
greater losses. ~ ri,
There is n question OF strategy as well. .The
Roers would be difficult to hit in mass. Indeed
they might not he mobilized in European sense
at All in an arid rocky country, filled with splen-
did shots with no real objective point 10 capture
with dsafected or actively hostile population on
vour flank or rear the conquest OF the Transvaa
would be one OF the most arduous undertakings
we ever entered upon In my opinion no less than
so 600 would be required. Your own Philippine war
is not so difficult Indeed II is folly 10 underesu-
mate the military strength Of the Transvaa which
nroceeds not alone from the material character or
the population but also from the nature or the
country Itself. ,-, ..
raised by taxation OF the Outianders has been spent
i'm arms and ARTILLERY. so that the republic repeats
on q small scale the military camp which the Con-
tinental powers exhibit n large sole
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
RUSH TO SEE DREYFUS.
INFLUX OF FOREIGNERS SENDS Up PRICES
THE pENNES HOTELS

rNt-IJrx OF FOREIGNFRs SENDS Up PRICES AT
THE RENNEs HOTELS.
Paris June 2O.-The approaching arrlVai Oh
Dreyfus at Rennes is causing an influx OF ror-
eigners there. The hotels are besieged win APP
plicants for rooms, which command immense
prices
The arrangements for the conveyance Oh tne
prisoner from Brest have been maze WIN 'ne
greatest care, and 1t is believed there Is no oan
ger OF demonstrations.
Dreyfus is expected to reach Brest carry III
the morning and precautions have been taken
TO prevent anybody from seeing him either al
Brest or at Rennes.
The Figaro" to-day says It understands
Dreyfus will arrive at Rennes on June 80 ano
that ne will be landed elsewhere than at Brest'
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
IATNCH OF THE CHESAPEAKE.
UNITED STATES PRACTICE VESSEL LEAVES
THE WAYS AT BATH.

Reth Me June 2O-The United States practice
vessel Chesapeake was launched at sA o'clock this
morning from the Bath Iron Works yards She
was named with American champagne by Miss
Elise Bradford. daughter of Rear-Admiral BRAD
ford. Chief of the Bureau OF Eauipfneh, at WASH WASH
-, The launching was successful in every
nar,,culer The Chesapeake will be taken to the
Charlestown Navy Yard where she will be rissed
aiiE ou,Sre The launching luncheon was served In
Hanscoms oGe at ne iron RssS
Admiral Bradford Miss Ense Ht nin
Admiral Gherardi and captain anu 'iis' D''Ja''i"
uere among the guests.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
DUC D'ORLEANS IN DANGER.

NARROWLY ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY IN AN Ac-
C1DENr AT WATERLOO STATION.
London June 20-The Due d'Orleans narrow
ly escaped serious injury this afternoon. on
arriving at Waterloo Station in an electrical
brougham. in consequence OF the Jam Of traffic.
the Duke was driven violently against brick
wall The front wheels and panels Of the mo-
,or csr were demolished. The occupants es-
caned. but not without bad shaking up.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
DEMAND FOR KILLARNEY LIMITED.

rATEMENT IN REGARD TO THE ESTATE IN THE
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
London June 31-Replylng 10 question on the
subject in the House OF Commons to-day, Gerald
bafour Chief Secretary for Ireland, admitted that
The County Council Of Kerry had petitioned the
Government to purchase the Herbert estate in
Killarney. But he added, there no evidence
general demand the part OF the public to
purchase the estate as the place. he explained
vas removed from the population centre and was
o. no value 10 tourists during many months or the
year.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
NAVY DEPARTMENT MAKES A CORRECTION.

Washington. juno 2o-The Navy Department to-
day gave out the following correction in Captain
Chadwick's letter in regard 10 the Hodgson state
ment:
The typewriter copy OF statement OF Captain
Chadwick and Lieutenant & Commander Hodgson
given TO the press yesterday In error In the fol-
lowing points
About one third from the beginning. where pub
lIshed statement reads, Il intended him 10 under
md there was danger Of running into the Texas
He said All right words to that effect. / can
not repeat verbatim" II should have read: II in
tended him 10 understand there danger OF run
ming into the Texas. He said. All right. the Texas
must look out for that. or words to that effect;
cannot repeat verbatim
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
VESSELS IN COLLISION AT SEA.

London June 2o-The steamer Wearmouth, from
'nis port has arrived al Sunderland with her bows
VOhsioeraby damaged. deck strained and foremast
s0ne non collision which she reported occurred
'" June B of DudgeOn Lightship. with the BRUSH
sn'p Port Elgin. Captain Hand, from Hull June
~ ior New-York II was not known on the Wear
youth what damage had been sustained by the
;, lor, Elgn. which was reported passing Dungeness