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Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
TOOK THEN BY SURPRISE.
Gen. French cfhcially Confirms the
Report of British Victory
at Colesburg,
ERGLISH LOST ONLY THREE KILLED.
moore Are supposed To liave Suffered
Heavily from tho brltlnh Artillery Fire
--Burghsra Had b.OOe 10 1000 Mon,
aud We're Reported keiTeating Toward
A Norvah pOnt- -Prltohsr ItepOrts Victory.

London, jim. 3.--J'ho success OF
Gen, French's column is confirmed
officially, the war Office Issuing II dis
patch from Cape Town as follows'
French reports AZ Two y, m to-day
from Colcskop, by hellograph, M fol-
lows. "LenVing a. ltonaburg, holding the
enemy In front, half Of the First suf-
folks and a section at th, Royal Horse
artillery. started .tbcnce Ht hye In the
afternoon December 81, taking with mo
nve sQuudrons OfFcayplry half OF the
Second Rorks and ~ mOuDtod Infantry
infantry carried In wagons und ten guns,
1 halted for -four hours az MNldors farm
and at $3.50 this morning occupied the
kopJe overlooking and westward Of
Colesberg, The enomyp outposts were
taken completely b. surpilsc, At day
light we sholled tho luager aud enllladed
the right of the oncmys position The
artillery fire In reply was hot from u
l5-p0undcr using Royal laboratory am
munltion and other guns. We sllenced
the guns on the cnemy's right flank, DEM
onstrntng with cavalry and guns to the
north OF COlcsbcrB, towards the juno
tion, where Il strong lager OF the enemy
was holding n hill, and n position south
east of Colesborg, via the road and
bridge. Some thousands of Beers with
two guns are reported to be retiring to-
wards Norvalspont. All Remingtons
scouts proceeded toward Achterland yes-
terday morning, Slight casualties, about
three killed ana few wounded, Details
later"
Brief independent messages from
Rensburg filed the evening of jan
nary supplement Gen. French's dis
patch but slightly. According to
them the British were still shelling
the Boer position at o'clock Monday
evening and expected TO enter Coles
burg, The British losses were three
men ltilleh and seven wounded. The
Beers are supposed to have suffered
heavily from the accuracy of the
British artillery fire. Gen, French's
statement that ,the Beers were using
n l5-pounder and WoolNich ammuni-
ton evidently refers to one of the
British gums captured at Stormberg.
The Boer strength in the engage
ment with Gen, French was estimated
at from 5000 to 1000 men,
col. Pitcher Rru"riS - victory
London, Jan, 3,--Thc war Office has
received the following from Cape
Town under to-duy's date:
Col Pitcher reports thro lgh the officer
commanding ut the Orange river; 81
have completely defeated hostile COM
mand at the Sunnysde laager, this day,
January 1, taklg the laager and 10 prls-
oners besides the Killed and wounded.
Our casualties are two privates killed
and Lieut. Adie wounded. Am encamped
at Dover farm, 20 miles northwest Of Bel
mont and ten miles from Sunnyside."
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
WILL BE UNVEILED JULY 8.
Statue Of Washington In Paris Which wiz
Be Erected Through tho Efr,rta of
PntrIntlc AmerInMn Women.

Paris, Jan. 3.--Thr city council has
chosen he site for the equestrian
statue Of Washington. 1t is at the
intersection of Avenue d'Ieno and the
Avenue du Trochdcro. 1t Is fine
site, in the midst Of the American
quarter. The United States ambas-
sadOr, Gen. Horace Porter, has had
charge Of the matter and has devoted
much time TO il, He found that the
French people We're greatly pleased
with the idea of a statue which is the
result of efforts Of patriotic Ameri-
can women, who raised the necessary
funds by subscription. It is desired
TO unveil the statue July next, the
anniversary Of Washington's accept
ance of his commission as general,
which act the statue represents.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
Mn,cs for U.e In Cuba.

Kansas City Mo-, Jan. 3.--Gen.
Wood. the new governor general of
Cuba has use for few Missouri
mules and has sent 10 KRnsqG City to
get prices on them. w. G. Harding
came this morning with instructions
ito buy 1900 mules. Cuba needs mules
for It's plantations, which rFe ,lti-
waited again since The island has be-
come paelfied. 1t is understood
among the traders that the Opening
of mule market in Havana is con
,fernplatad.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
GRANTED THE REQUEST.
President Kruger WIN Permit Military
Onicer from This Country to Ac-
company the BOer Armies.

Washington, Dec, 31,-Learning
that the French and Germans and
perhaps other nations had military
officers accompanying the Boer armies
rs observers, the war department felt
that it would like the same privilege
for an expert of its own, Mr.. Hollis,
United States consul at Pretoria, was
accordingly directed to ask President
Kruger II he would allow an Ameri-
can army officer to accompany the
troops. A cablegram has just been
received from the consul saying that
the Boer government has courteously
assented to the request.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
COINAGE FOR THE YEAR.
Out a11I,3it,e.0 In Gold and
@g0,O01,61O In silver

Washington, Jan, "A statement
issued by the director OF the mint
shows that the totd! coinage cXecnted
AZ the mlnts of the United Suites dur
ing the calendar year ended December
30, 1919, was Sl3g,&l3,l01, aj follows;
Gold, SllL244,@2O; silver $4,000, ,5l0;
minor coins, $l,S3IIjl, The coinage
executed during the month of De-
cember last amounted TO Sa,7l1,ss4,
as follows: Gold, S4G0063' silver,
$1,SSG,6O5 minor coins, $355,927.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
CHICAGO SUFFERS BY FIRE.
Three Big Buildings on Monroe
Street, Five and Seven Stories
High, Go Up In Flames.
LOSS WILL Be A MILLION DOLLARS,
wooley ~ Co., Edwards, stanwOod a Co, j.
w. Butlsr Paper Company aud Henry o.
Shepard Printing Company Lose In
Amounts of SIs5,OOO ~ SsbO, ,OOO-In-
tense Cold Interfarrd with Firsmen,

Chicago, Dec. 3i.-A fire which
broke out in the seyen-story building,
geo and 22s Monroe street. early Sat
urday, completely destroyed that
building and badly damaged the two
adjoining STRUCTURES, five and seven
stories high, respectively The total
loss, which falls mostly on Wholesale
firms, wlll be in the nelghborhood OF
$i,0O0,00O,
The building in which the fire
started and was destroyed, was oc-
cupled by Woolcy & Co., woolen
goods, whose loss Is estimated at
$l50,000, aud Edwards, Stanwood g.
CO., successors TO Phelps, Dodge IL
Palmer, Wholesale boots and shoes,
Mr., Edwards, of the latter firm, says
their loss will be about $25O,OOO, The
adjoining buildings were occupied by
the j, w, Butler Paper company and
the Henry q. Shepard Printing COM
pnny, The loss TO the former is esti-
mated at 100000 and TO the latter
about al25,00O. .he loss on the
buildings amount 20 S2500OO. II Is
believed all the losses were well pro-
tccted by insurance, The cold was in
tense and grcatly hampdred the work
Of the iremen, Ladders, hose and
street soon were thiclily coated with
ice, making work both slow and dan
gerous,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
CABINET SWORN IN.
Gov. Wood'a Councillors All Take Alle-
glance DO the Military Auth0rltles
Of the United states.

Havana, dan. 3.-The president OF
the supreme court, Senor Mendoza,
in the throne room of the palace, to-
day administered The oath of Office
to members OF the new cabret. The
witnesses Of the ceremony were Gems.
Wood and Chailee and Coils. Richards,
Dudley and Black, all in full uniform.
The oath was the ordinary one adj
minstered to aM Cuban officials tak-
ing Office under the present authority,
swearing allegiance for the time be-
ing TO the military authorities of the
United States.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
ahlnnnr. WIN Go 10 rnnr.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 3. Since At.
torney General Grlggs declared ,hat
the new freight classification made by
the eastern railroads is legal the only
recourse left for shippers is to bring
injunction proceedings against the
railroads. This viii be done and the
right Of the railroads to advance
freight rates by arbitrarily changing
their classification will be tested In
the courts.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
MORE FROM CAPT. LEARY.
Tho American Governor Of Guam Issues a
Proclamation Absolutely Prohibiting
Slavery on the Island

Manila, Jan. "A naval officer who
has arrived here from Guam brings
o proclamation issued by Capt, .Leary,
naval governor of that islanl. decree
ing the absolute prohibition md total
abolition of slavery or peonage, the
order taking effect February %. The
prologue of the proclamation declares
that the Spanish system of peonage,
amounting to slavery, Is u menace to
popular liberty and aVioIation of the
privieges guaranteed by tho An'eri-
lcan constitution. Capt. Leary also
rdeported all the Spanish priests for
Eepsons which were sufficient to him.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
Kannns Republlcnn commIttoe.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 3.--CLairmAn
Albangh announced that the Iepub-
liean state central committee would
be convened early in February to call
two. state conventions. The propo-
sition to nominate the candidate for
United States senator in the state
convention will be disposed Of at the
meeting of the committee. Topeka,
Hutchinson and Wichita each want
one Of the conventions.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
Mnde sinrtlInr ConfesSlnn..

Wabash, Ind, Jan. a.--As a result
Of big revival in the country neigh
borhood east of Dora, many persons
who have just professed Christianity
have made sensational confessions.
Some have admitted taking money
belonging to others, and one man
said that, being determined to lead Il
Christian life, he was moved 10 pay
neighbor $40 for killing two hogs be-
longing to the latter,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
CAPTURED BY THE BRITISH,
steamer BundoSrath with Three German
OnlcerS aud Twenty Men on Board,
Taken IN "A Prize ut Delngoa.

Lorenzo Marques, Dee, 3t.--The
German steameY BundesratE, belong
ing TO the German East African lines,
hns been captured as prize and
taken to Durham, The Bundesrath arr
rived here from Mozambique, TN
German steamer Bmdcsrath OF 40
tons, sailed from Hamburg Noycm-
ber for Tanga, East ACi.Sa, A rep
rcsentntiye Of the Associated press
has learned that there were three
German officers and 20 men, attred in
Iholi nhG intending to serve the
iyoers on board the Bundersrath,
whieh explains her capture.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
nront 0Ift for ohIcnro unIyeraItr.

Chicago Jan. 3,--rhe University OF
Chicago has received new years
gift Of 'S3,370,0O0. President Harper
will make the announcement to-day
at the quarterly conyocation of the
university in Studcbaker hall, The
president hoped TO announce that the
university would be Sl,OOO,0OO richer,
hut he has not yet been able to raise
the S315,OOO which, duplicated by
John d. Rockefeller, would make up
that amount.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
wants s,oo,ooo form WINNING.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. D.. Liberty,
Clay county, will he sued for $780,
600 by John b, Robinson, formerly
manager of the Arthur hous IN that
town, who was whipped Nnf cruelty
treated by masked Regulators" the
night of November Z, The excuse OF
the mob was that Robinso. kept u
disorderly house, but Robloson has
paper signed by 100 men at Liberty
who say his hotel was an orderly and
respectable one
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
Poultry shIppers Mnye a GrIeyance.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. S.-The Kansas
State Produce association 10 hold ng
meeting here to consider ways and
means of obtaining uniform rate
for all shippers on dressed poultry.
They claim that at present the Ar
monrs have the advantage and are
able to ship dressed poultry as dressed
beef and so get rate of so TO 90 2-3
per cent. below the regular poultry
rate.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
propped pend IN the pulnlI

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 3.--With his
voice ringing in welcome of the new
year and in praise of the dead. Rev,
Jonathan X. Peck, the oldest mem
Der of the Wyoming conference, fell
dead in his pupit q few minutes be-
fore the dawn Of the new year He
was leading the watelHnight meeting
and the church was crowded.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
To CruI, a with 1bo Auprentlc,.

San Francisco, Jan. 3.--T'he United
States training ship Adams will be
ordered to sea at the close of the
week. Capt. Goodwin will be in
command and he viii carry in addi-
tion TO a regular crew, 15O appren-
tices The cruise is to extend TO the
Hawaiian islands and possibly be-
yond.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
CarncgIc's ZIG Glft to Cooper Union,

New York, Jan. 3.--Andrew Car
ncgie has given S30O,OOO toward the
endowment of u mechanical arts day
school in the Cooper Union, This will
enable the trustees TO complete inn
mediatcly the scheme contemplated
in Peter Cooper's trust deed for the
instruction Of working people.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04

Washington, Jan. 3.--The monthly
circulation shows that at the close
OF buGiness December 30, 1899, tie to-
tai circulation of national bank notes
was $3.50, l05,523, an increase for tie
year of $9.40O,4ts, and an incraase for
the month OF $9,435,975.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04

Washington, Jan. 3.-Secre.ary Will
son. of the agricultural department.
walked into Adj, Gen, Corbln's Office
and handed him 500 in goll for the
Lawton fund, remaIking tin ut was
farmers contribution to a soldiers
widoA." Another contribution to the
fund received by hen, tobin to day
was o check for $1,000 from j, Pier
pont Morgan, of Ne% York
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
No More Church Fairs.

Maryville, Mo-, Jan AT its an
nnal meeting the congregation of the
Christian clSarch pledged itself not
TO give any entertainments, suppers
fairs or any like affair designed sole
ly TO make monsy during the year
1900,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04

Columbus, o., Jan. 3.-Gov. Asa s.
Bushnell to-day transmitted to the
legislature his last message. He
commends the state arbitration law
and urges Q primary election meas
nre.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
ropulntlon over Thrco and IMlr millions

New York, Jan. 3.--Thc annual re-
port of the bureau of vital statistics
shows the population of Greater New
York to be 3,55O,O53, an increase o'
more than 100000 from last year
There were 65,9lS deaths, 77,GiS
birthstand 3O,47O marriages,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-01-04
rnmmnpy Ruler Meet. viii Mn AccIden,

London, ia, IA special dispatch
from Vantage, County of Berls, says
that Richard Croker, who has been
staying at country house near
there, slipped while mounting n
horse, owing to the animals swerv.
ing, and broke his leg.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
DEWEY HAVING
A GREAT TINE
All Chicago Turns 0pt to Do the
Admiral Honor.
FROM CANADA
Want Him 10 Come Across the BOrder..IiIs
RepIy..'Grand Ball Last Night--.A
Marvellous Scene In the
Auditorium.

CHICAGO, April 5O.-A delegation OF
Canadians called on admiral Dewey to-
day and presented him with a formal
Invitation TO be present at reception
10 be given in his honor at Hin Ter
race, Port Stanley. Ontario. On any
day In July convenient to the admiral
Admiral Dewey. in reply, thanked the
Canadians very cordially for the in.
vitation.
"Of all the evidences Of good will
shown me since my arrival in New
York last October" said ne, none has
touched me more deeply than this. We
are Of the same blood There is but
slight difference between US, and I
want to say the one man who stood
at my back during those trying days
at Manila was an Engllshman. But
for his support and the moral courage
he inspired me with. dom. know what
would have happened.
Il refer to Sir Charles Seymour"
The admiral could not say whether or
not he would accept the invitation.
Never in the history Of the great Au-
ditorium has there been within its
walls sight more beautiful than that
revealed tonight when the great ball,
given in honor Of Admiral Dewey, was
at its height. II was decisive sue
cess from first to last in all details.
Fully two thousand persons were
present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01

ls hardly reasonable, especially when
the Boer forces are mobile and led
with exceptional caution and ability.
General Roberts results are accom-
pllshcd without serious losses.
His campaign ls very different from
the battle Of colenso as described by
Sir william Mccormack. In which the
British casualties were 1850 and the
Boer loasess 20. an astonishing exhibit
which has induced sober reflection
here upon the Aldershot methods Of
training and field practice. and similar
deductions might be drawn from the
record Of General Methuen at Ma
gersfontein The war has not ended,
but seems likely 20 be prolonged for
many months. but General Roberts has
redeemed the military prestige Of the
empire from reproach and restored
the moral effect Of the British army.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
COMPLAINT OF MILITARY TAXES.
Memorial to Be Laid Before Congress
From the Manila Chamber Of
Commerce.

NEW YORK. April 5O.--A special to
the World from Washington says:
There will be laid before congress
tomorrow memorial from the Amer
lean chamber Of congress at Manila,
protesting vigorously against the ex-
cesiye taxation exacted by the United
States military government.
H. K. Lewis. president Of the cham
Der OF commerce, was delegated by that
body to place the grievances Of the
merchants before congress. He has
arrived at Portland. Oregon. and will
proceed to Washington Immediately
The memorial In part is as follows:
We unhesitatingly declare that
American trade in the Philippines is
almost impossible under the present
regime, and that 1t will be uttery de-
stroyed unless immediate relief is had.
Many Of the laws found too harsh for
practical application and winked at BY
the Spanish attorneys, are being en-
forced under American rule. and with
all the rigor OF military exaction,
thus sitting the incentive to business.
THE internal revenue department Is
but a pawnshop where men put up
their salaries and business profits for
the privilege Of laboring and using
their capital-an importing house Of
the first class paying upward Of 500
per month license.
While the cost Of living has trebled
within the jurisdiction and rice. the
staple food product Of the islands. is
almost unobtainable by the people, we
are sustaining a tax on flour Of so per
cent, so that a barrel Of flour pur-
chasable in the United States at less
than 50 gold must be sold at $12 Mex
lean in Manila" The memorial de-
clares that formerly goods were ad-
mitted to the Philippines from Spain
practically free. and later a tax fol
harbor construction was imposed and
enormous increases were made in
specific duties.
Regret is expressed that the Amer.
leans retain mot only the excessive spe-
cific duties but also the tax for harboI
construction (which, by the way, is not
being constructed), the eight per cent
on an arbitrary and excessive valua-
tion. consumption tax on flour and
many other articles. and sur-taxes
of varying degree. until the cost of i'm
ported goods is in many instances en-
tirely beyond the means Of any but the
most prosperous people"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
STILL GRINDING AWAY.
Miners Riot Investigation Finally
Reaches the Military-No End
in Sight.

WASHINGTON. April SOTO Repre-
sentative Dick, General Merriam
stated that he did not disapprove Of
labor organizations. they accomplished
much good IN their legitimate spheres.
But he expressed the opinion that the
radical leadership in She Occur d'Alene
country had diverted these organiza-
tions from their beneficial spheres
Representative Sulzer cross-examin-
ed General Merriam, particularly en-
the extent OF his authority in the
Occur d'Alene region. The witness
said that the state officers assumed
the responsibility for the general pol
icy and he was satisfied to let the
responsibility rest there.
Governor Steunenberg had frankly
and generously taken upon himself the
full responsibility although. General
Merriam said. he had not asked the
governor to assume the responsibility
for anything that he, as military COM
mander of the troops, had done.
General Merriam completed his testi-
mony this afternoon.
Sulzer sought to introduce two tele-
grams just received. one alleging that
Patrick ]. Murphy was arrested in the
Coeur d'Alene region last night for ex-
pressing criticisms on the course of the
investigation; the other from Edward
Boyce. of the Western Federation Of
Miners. denying the statements Of Gov
ernor Steunenberg as to Boyce's con-
nection with the blowing up of the
Bunker Hill mine. Sulzer asked that
Boyce and Murphey be subpoenaed,
The matter went over.
Captain Frank A Edwards, in COM
mand of the troops guarding the pris-
oners. made a general denial Of the
enormous charges of harshness made
against the troops.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
ROBERTS ON TRIAL.
Case Submitted to Jury of Mormons
Upon Statement of Facts.

SALT LAKE. April SO.-The case Of
b. H. Roberts, charged with unlawful
cohabltatlon, took an unexpected turn
this afternoon. After spending the en-
tire morning session in securing eight
jurors. County Attorney Putnam this
afternoon announced that, by stipula-
tion the whole case would be submit
ted on an agreed statement of facts,
constituting what witnesses would tes-
tify to if called on the stand.
The jury is composed of seven Nor
mons and one gentle. The informa-
ton was read by the clerk. Putnam
then addressed the jury, stating there
would be no witnesses called by either
side He then proceeded to read a
statement which set out that the de-
fendant's legal wife was Sarah l. Rob-
erts. who resided in Davis county;
that DR.. Margaret Shipp Roberts re-
sided at IS North State street; that
in 1879 she changed her signature from
DIR Margaret C, Shipp" to DR. Mar
garet c. Roberts," that Roberts on
numerous occasions introduced her as
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
STILL PRAIsING ROBERTS.
Ills Temporary Checks Have Not
Abated Public Confidence.


Ills Temporary Checks Have Not
Abated Public Confidence.
NEW YORK. April 3O.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says;
The distance between Thabanohu and
Ladybrand is 40 miles. and the yeldt
leads into hilly and even mountain
Gus district. Al the edge of Basuto-
land. Ladybrand is the natural point
of concentration for olivier's and De
Vets forces and can be only ap-
preached by a British army in great
strength.
General Roberts plans are not made
apparent. He can either follow the
Beers toward Ladybrand and then re-
sumo his advance northward TO Sene-
kal. or he can make wheeling move
ment from Naba N Chu and throw
the bulk OF his forces between Wind
burg and De Wet and oliviers COM
mandos
The conditions Of his transport are
unknown and the direction OF the next
movement OF the British forces can
not be forecasted with any degree OF
confidence. General Roberts has
cleared his eastern flank, but may be
compelled to halt until his transport
Is In order,
The war office gave out a short
death list at midnight, including the
names OF five officers. but offered no
explanation OF the operations around
Thabanchu since Friday morning. The
natural inference was that the Beers
had retreated toward Ladybrand and
that General French had not succeeded
In surrounding them or blocking the
road The brilllance Of General Rob-
erts' maneuvers is generally recognized
by well-informed military men, but the
Aldershot group Is ready to eriticise
his strategy and tactics, which have
not involved the capture of the sew
eral commandos
These croakers are bent upon hav-
ing Paardeburg every time, but this