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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
B0ERS DID NOT FIRE A SHOT.
WERE COMPLETELY OUTwITTED
BY ROBERTS MOVEMENT.

Plan of the Battle and How IL Was
Carried Out-ManeuverinG OF the
Beers Prevented British Cavalry
From Charging-Boers Drove on
the British on Their Right but
Had TO Retreat with the Rest OF
the Army.
Osfontein, Thursday. March s.-Lord
Roberts movement to-day again thor
oughly surprised, outwitted and out-man-
euvered the Beers, who fled without firing
shot The plan of battle was as fol-
lows
Gen. Colvilles division extended along
the north bank; Gen. Tucker held the CEN
ter reserve, and the Guards brigade had
the center advanced. Gen. Kelly -Keuny's
division was ordered to make a huge
fankipg movement on the Beers left, fol-
lowing Gen. French, who was instructed
to move southeast until opposite the Boer
flank, and then to swing around the rear.
Every movement was admirably execut-
ed and entirely successful. The Beers
were surprised as was evident from the
state of the deserted camps. Twice the
British cavalry were almost in a position
TO charge but they admit that they were
foled by the maneuvering of the Beers
When last seen Gen. French was pur-
suing the enemy vigorously. He was be-
tween them and Bloemfontein, about elev-
en- miles from the right wing.
Gen. Colville merely demonstrated
against a high mountain occupied by the
Transvaal troops, who are now fleeing, In
consequence of the fight of the Free
Staters south of the river II is impossi-
sIble at present TO give the Boer number,
but is estimated that they reach 1900,
all of whom are now in flight
Lancers Tried the Right.
The Ninth Lancers attempted 10 get
close to the Beers right, with the object
of charging, but the Beers came out in
great force and the Lancers were com
peMed to retire. A battery was then sent
forward to hold the enemy in check,
while The Grahamstown Volunteers and "A
company of mounted infantry supported
by another battery engaged the Beers on
their right flank.
The Beers fired shell, falling short, how
ever, as they made stubborn defense
on the kopje on our right enfiiading the
battery and killing eighteen of the battery
horses. The mounted infantry gradually
repelled the Beers and the battery then
took q position and expelled them from
their leager in confusion.
The Beers held a strong position on the
north bank of the river but the flight
from the southern bank compelled thens
TO retreat. They showed great adroitness
In getting away the wagons, and display
ed a bold front while the rest of the force
was busy in spanning.
Gen. French's division consisted of three
brigades of cavalry. two of mounted in
fantry and seven horse batteries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
PROTEST FROM THE CHINESE.
They Object to the Quarantine
Against Chinatown.

San Francisco. March S.-The Chinese
consul general here has issued proclaim
ation which is indorsed by the Six Com
ranies. protesting against the action OF
the Board of Heath and police in quar-
antining Chinatown because of the dis
covery of a suspected case of bubonic
Plague lie says he has investigated the
matter and hnds that the man died of a
common ailment after an operation had
been performed.
The city Board of Health has decided
TO enforce the quarantine in Chinatown
with the greatest possible strictuess,
though the Market Street Railway Com
nany has been granted permission to run
Us cars on streets subject to thorough
disinfectlon.
1t will be several days before the exact
nature of the suspected cases can be de-
termIned By the investigating physicians.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
RUMoRED THEY SOUGHT PEACE.
But Conditions Made by the Beers
Are impossible.

London, March 9.-The Daily News
makes the following announcements:
1T was rumored in London yesterday
the rumor to be correct-that the two
republics made informal and unofficial
overtuTes of peace on the preceding day.
Unfortunately, the conditions suggested
We're of such a character as to preclude
the possibility of leading to any result.
Terms which might have been gladly ac-
cepted before the war in order 20 avert
it, are impossible after the war, with all
the sacrifices II has entailed."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
RESOLUTION WAS DEFEATED.
Effort to Appropriate 100000 for
Democratic Militia.

Frankfort, KY, March S-The Triplett
joint resolution to appropriate 100000 to
be expended under supervision of Demo-
cratic Governor Beckham and Adjt Gen.
Castleman, was defeated in the Senate to-
day by failure to receive constitutional
majority.
The resolution authorized the expendl-
ture for the purpose of arming a new state
guard and recovering from Republican
Gov. Taylor the arms removed from
Frankfort to London. Four Democratic
senators, Roberts, Puryea, Jones and Nc
Connell. voted against it. The vote stood:
Yeas, Is; nays, A. 1t requires nineteen
votes TO pass a bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
TROUBLE IN SANTO DOMINGO.
Political Movement Against Govern
ment Is Growing.

Santo Domingo, March s.-The govern
ment has apparently discovered that a
political movement in opposition to il is
progressing.
Gen. Pepin, the former Governor Of San
tiago de los Cabeleres, has revolted against
the government and government troops
have seen sent against him.
A state of siege has been declared and
constitutional guarantees have been sus-
pended in western parts of the island
Several arrests have been made, and
q change in the cabinet may take place
soon. This city is quiet
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
BACON HAS AN AMENDMENT.
He Thinks Porto Rico should BE Put |
on the Free List.

Washington, March s.-Senator Bacon
to-day introduced an amendment TO the
Porto Rican bill extending the customs
laws Of the United States to Porto Rico
and adding the following provision:
''There shall in accordance with section
s. article l, of the constitution of the
United States, be no duty or imposts lew
led, collected or paid upon any articles
imported into Porto Rico from any part
Of the United States and no duties or
upon any articles imported into any port
of the United States from Porto Rlco.''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
SAVANNAH, GA, FRIDAY MARCH O. 1900

on the same basis. If we cannot levy a
duty on the products OF Porto Rico We
cannot levy duty ON the products of the
Philippines. If the Philippines are now
part of the United States and IL we
cannot levy a tariff on their products we
might just as well disnantle our custom
houses and go cut of the protection uusi-
ness.
Colloquy with TilIman.
Mr.. TLman wanted to know why we
must grant concessions 10 foreign nations
in the Philippines in return for an open
door 10 China.
Mr.. Foraker replied that this country
was under no obligations, except a moral
one. He thought the Philippines could
not be dealt with as 1t was proposed 20
deal with Porto Rico.
Mr. Tillman inferred that it was the
purpose TO hold to the theory of pro-
lection regardless of the plea of philan-
thropy and other questions OF that char
acter which Mr.. Foraker promptly de-
MED.
Mr. Tillman remarked that the legisla-
tion was in the interest of the doctrine of
destiny, duty and dollars"
MIR. Hoar urged a direct appropriation.
to which Mr.. Foraker replied that could
not be depended upon. Mr.. Foraker said
he regarded Porto Rico as a dependency
not an integral part of the United States.
Mr.. Bacon pointed out the alleged in
consistency of providing for a delegate
not citizen, nor elected by citizens to
take the oath TO obey the United States
constitution.
Mr.. Foraker cited Florida, Louisiana
and other precedents. The chair an
nounced the appointment of Sena tors
Hanna of Ohio and Tillman OF South Car
olina as members of the board of visitors
to the Naval Academy.
At o'clock the Senate took recess un-
till O'clock At to-nights session fifty-
nine pages of the Alaskan code bill were
read and the Senate adjourned until to-
morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
BOERs REFUSED TO STAY.
President Kruger's Appeal Had no
Effect on Them

Poplar Grove, Thursday, March s.
President Kruger, who at present is far in
the rear yesterday tried to stop the re-
treating Beers. who refused TO stay.
The Bloemfontein police tried to stop
the retreat of the Free Staters, but they
declared that they were not willing 20
fight any longer and they blamed Presi-
dent Steyn.
The Russian and Dutch military at
taches arrived at the British camp yes
terday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
STEAMSHIP FRANKLIN LOST.
Fears Felt for the British Ship Duke
of York.

New Orleans, March S.-A dispatch re-
ceived tonight reports the loss OF the Nor
wegian steamship Franklin of the Orr G
Laubenheimer Line of Mobile. The Frank
lin was wrecked on Chinchora banks about
100 miles north Of Belize. Honduras. No
lives were lost.
Fears ere also entertained for The Brit
lsh ship Duke of York. which sailed from
Fiume, Austria, on Feb. /. for New Or
Ieans' with cargo of $500 tons of beet
sugar and Is now eight days overdue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
Changes in Boer Commanderr.

Boer Camp, Iiggersberg. Monday,
March Sat a general council of war,
held to-day. Louis Botha was appointed
lieutenant general for Natal and Lu;xas
Meyer, Schalkburger. David Joubert, Dam
lei Erasmus and j. F'ourie were appointed
major generals. The selections have given
lively satisfaction to the burghers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
SEVERE FIRE AT LEAD, $. ID.
Buildings Blown Up With Dynamite
10 stop It's Progress

Lead. S. D., March Sire, which borke
out this morning in the Balkenberg jsa-
loon, consumed forty buildings before IL
was extlngu! shed and caused loss which
is estimated at $4,000. The Dadwood
fire department was called for and re-
sponded In addition to the combined fire
departments II was found necessary to
blow up buildings i'm the path of the fire
with dynamite in order to stop its spread
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
sIGNALLED TO THE ENEMY.
Alleged American Citizen Sentenced
for Three Years.

London March 9.--The Daily Mail has
the following from Kimberley, dated We'd
nesday March Z:
Benjamin Silpent. born in Russia, and
alleged TO be an American citizen, has
been sentenced to three years imprison-
ment at hard labor for signalling to ths
enemy during the siege"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
INTIMIDATION or VOTERS.
OmciaIs Held to Answer to the
United states Court.

Lexington KY. March S.-Chief of Po-
ice John McD. Ross, City License In
spector Garrett Welsh, Patrolman Dennis
O'Reiily, and d. Muir of this city, and the
three Democratic election commissioners
of Jessamine county, j. II. Walsh. Robert
Hunter and Hugh Scott were to-day
taken before United States Commissioner
HEf and gave bond in the sum of $500
each for appearance in the United States
Court at Louisville, charged With felonies
in inhmida ting and interfering with
voters nj the November election. The
last three were charged with consplring
10 defraud voters at the same election
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
BILL AIMED AT REPUBLICANS.
Makes 1t Felony TO Hold Omce
ForcibIy in Kentucky.

Frankfort, KY, March S.-The Senate
to-day PASSED Senator Bells bill making
it felony punishable by confinement in
the penitentiary t. ON ten to twenty years
for an oecu9ant Ct a state office to forci-
bly, maintain possession Of the office for
more than five days after the Legislature
or other competent authority shall have
decided some other person entitled to the
office
Four Democrats voted against the bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
BOERs AT BIGG ARsBERG.
Natal Dutch Farmers Have Fled
From That Section.

Ladysmlth, March s-The Beers are en-
trenching at Biggarsberg. The scouts re-
port that all the Natal Dutch farmers
have fed from the surrounding country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
Lancaster Goes to Boston.

Newport News. Va, March S-The
United States. training ship Lancaster,
which has beeh anchored off Fort Monroe
since Tuesday. sailed for Boston this
morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
British in Burghersdorp.

London, March S.-A special fromMolte-
no says that the British occupied Burgh-
ersdorp unopposed last night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-09
A Peculiar situation.

THE situation in Porto Rico" he ex-
plained, rs anomalous. If the island is
TO have schools. good roads and public
improvements it must get them through
taxation and such taxation as is proposed
in this bill"
Mr.. Foraker said that as 1t was gener-
ally understood the sugar and tobacco
trusts owned all of the sugar and tobacco
on the island the proposed tariff would
fall upon those well able to bear It. In
colloquy with Mr.. Hoar Mr.. Foraker
finally declared that the question in point
had passed beyond the law book stage"
and had become one of justice and hu-
manity. Mr.. Foraker finally replied that
the contention will have 10 be determined
ultimately by the Supreme Court The
nature of the provisions of this bill make
Il Inevitable and then we shall have a set
tlement OF the question to which we all
will bow.
Porto Rico and the Philippines stand
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
Paris Medical Congress Delegates.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The president
has designated the following officials
to represent the United States gov
eminent at the international medical
congress which meets in Paris in
connection with the exposition, Au-
gust 2, next, and to the congress of
hygiene and demography, which as
sembles at the same place August 10:
For the army, Surgeon General Stern
berg and Surgeon La Garde; for the
navy, Surgeon General Van Reypen;
for the marine hospital service, Sur
geon General Wyman and Passed As
sistant Surgeon Rosenau.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
A woman's Courage.

The bravest creatures in all the
world are horses and women, but
there are situations before which
even they quail. Here was Mrs. -,
not quite a rainy-daisy, but nearer
that than a street sweeper. She had
been wearing her skirts as high as
her boot heels all summer, and vowed
she'd go to the horse show in the af-
ternoon and let out not even so much
as a quarter inch. She was in the
garden just half an hour. Hubby.
Wall street broker, who expected to
meet her there at four, found her at
home. ''Why, it's the rottenest old
show I ever saw" she. exclaimed.
''Jack, dear, [ got so tired! I really
couldn't stand it, so hurried home"
Quite q change, Mag" said Jack,
with a knowing look in his eye. ''Last
year couldn't keep you away. But
it's all right. How were the horses? ''
mo good at ALL ''Umph! How were
the men and women?'' ''The mems
coats were yard too full in the
backs and the women swept the filthy
promenade with their trains. Jack,
it was awful ''And, er-er-and you
felt conspicuous and had to run away,
eh, little coward?" ''You horrid
thing!'' WELL never mind. Get into
a train and We'll go down tonight"
ooh, Jack, you are an angel!''-N. Y.
Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
Matrimonx on smnu CnnitnI.

A Wilmington clergyman tells of Phila-
delphia couple who came to him to be mar
ried one day. When they left the boat at the
Fourth street wharf in the city they had but
five dollars between them. Nevertheless, the
groom called a cab and ordered to be driven
to the city hall and then to the nearest min
lister. At the city hall he paid $500 for a
marriage license, which left 81. 40 to pay the
cabman and to fee the minister. At the lat
ter's house the cabby demanded $3.50. The
groom replied that he did not have it, aid
the driver compromised on dollar, leaving.
40 cents for the minister The groom, how
ever, was not done buying, for he stepped in
for cent. In this he put the remaining SO
cents, and after the ceremony handed it to.
the minister. How the newly-married
couple got back to Philadelphia is mystery.
philadelphia Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
Beet Sugar Plant to Be Established.

Chicago, Jan ct is announced
that the American Beet Sugar com
pany has contracted for the establish
ment of a sugar plant at Rocky Ford.
Col, in the Arkansas valley. The plant
will be next to the largest in the
world. It will cost 81 500, 900, and will
have an annual capacity of $500 tons
of refined sugar, using 100000 tons of
teets. Farmers in the valley adjacent
to Rocky Ford have arranged to plant
10000 acres of beets the coming sea-
son, from which it is expected profit
of $40 an acre will be realized.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
The Admirable Answer.

When not engaged in any stupen-
dous victories, the hero of the hour
apparently occupies himself with say
ing good things, which are now clos
ing in around him in a way to sug-
gest the veil Of clouds with which the
Homeric gods shrouded their favor
tics. At Singapore, where the Olvm-
pla stopped several days, the popula-
ton is doubtless the most heterogene-
Gus of all cities. There are Malays,
Javanese, Dyaks, Chinese, japanese,
Parsees, Hindus, Kinks, Tamals, Eng
fish, Americans, French, Germans,
Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese A
British official was commenting upon
it to Admiral Dewey, and remarked:
cit is the most motley gathering ex-
tant. We have every race here unless
it be the Tagals." 81 think if you
communicate with Gen. Otis he will be
glad to spare you few thousand Of
them. ''-Youth's Companion
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
PRONE TO ExAGGERATE.
Amusement to an Eng
Hsh Writer.

Americans are not notable for their strict
adherence to the truth, but their exaggera-
lions are so manifest that they cannot be
fairly accused of lying. William Archer, an
English author, has recently written a book
in which he gives some characteristic exam
pies of this trait. He very properly classes it
as American humor.
E'On board one of the Florida steamboats,,
which have to be built with exceedingly light
draught to get over the frequent shadows of
the rivers" he relates, IAN Englishman ac-
costed the captain with the remark: L IN
derstand, captain, that you think nothing of
steaming across a meadow where there's
know about that replied the captain, but.
it's true we sometimes have to send man
ahead with watering pot Again, south
ern colonel was conducted to the theater. to.
see Salvini's 'Othello.' He witnessed the.
performance gravely, and remarked at the,
close: That was a mighty good show, and
don't see but the coon did as we'll as any
of en- A third anecdote that charmed
me was that of the man who, being invited
to take drink, replied: No, no, l solemnly
promised my dear, dead mother never to.
touch drop; besides, boys, it's too early in.
the morning; besides, I've Just had one -
Chicago Chronicle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
win Send troops to Cape Nome.

Washington, Jan. 6.-It was def
nitely decided yesterday to send add
tional troops to Alaska in The spring.
The points to which they will be sent
have not been determined upon. ex-
cept Cape Nome, where it is estimated
there will be 10000 people as soon as
navigation opens. Troops are abse :
lutely necessary to preserve order.
The place is now without government
of any kind and some sort of force
will be necessary to protect the COM
muinty against law breakers in the
mad rush of people in the spring.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
Land Given to wyoming University.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. president
Horace G. Burt, of the Union Pacific,
has presented to the university of
Wyoming, located at Laramie, six
blocks of valuable land, lying just
north of the university and embrac-
ing about 20 acres. The gift was
greatly appreciated by the university
board, as the land was much needed
for building and campus grounds.
The university board met and passed
appropriate resolutions, in which Mr..
Burt and the Union Pacific company
were thanked for the gift.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
WILSON TALKS OF CHINA.
The Secretary of Agriculture Thinks the
"Open Door, Policy VIII Be Great
Thing for America

Washington, Jan. 6.-Secretary
Wilson emphasizes the great com
merciaI significance of the ''open
door, concert of the powers respect
ing China. Responding to an inquiry,
he said but for this action the United
States would have been shut out from
trade advantages in any province
which other nations might see fit to
take possession of. He said:
Anything produced in the United States
will now permanently find its way into
all parts of the celestial empire. Our
secured. Rot of the least Importance is
the fact that the permanency of the
cotton market in China is secured. The
trade in cotton goods has been very
heavy in Manchuria and other northern
provinces. Our interests generally, our
dairy, poultry and other products from
the farms of the United States now have
assurance of permanent markets in all
the provinces throughout the Chinese en-
pire, where such things are in demand,
and this demand is growing and will con-
tinue to grow.
The work of Secretary Hay in this re-
gard supplements and compliments the
work of our army and navy. A year ago
no nation would have listened to a prop
osition of this kind but the whole world
listened to the United States now. The
white mans burden came with the
islands. Secretary Hays work brings the
reward for lifting the burden. Some idea
of the VastnesS of the interests involved
may be gained from the fact that while
ten years ago our exports from the Pa
cific coast to &u countries aggregated
s26, OG0 and five years ago $42, 100000, the
has raised the aggregate to $7S,OOOOOO a
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-01-11
TWO MEAN TOWNS.
Stories Told by Travelling Men Abouk
Couple OF Decide lily Poor
Places to Live In.
They were talking about bad towns.

They were talking about bad towns.
The meanest place l ever was in" said
the man who travels for Chicago house s.is.
down IN Massachusetts. Say, do YOU know
what happened while I was stopping there.
once! A man had fallen through a hole in
the sidewalk and sustained injuries that re-
suited IN the loss of his right arm He sued
the city for damages, and the case was tried
before jury, which, the papers said, was.
composed OF repreSen tative citizens Well
What do you suppose they did to him ?.
Brought IN verdict in favor of the CITY,,
holding that lnasmuch as he was left handed
ms INJURY didn't amount to anything"
Yes, the cigar man said, that pretty
mean town, admit, but know of worse
one: This place is in Pennsylvania. An ac--
qualntance of mine down there was injured
some time ago IN pretty much the same way
the man you mentioned got hurt. He fell on
bad sidewalk and lost one of his legs. He
sued the city, and didn't get anything. I
never heard Just why, but probably because
the jurors didn't believe he needed more than
one leg IN his business, seeing that he was
a barber and couldn't hone a razor c. shave,
a man with his foot anyway. But wait I
haven't come to the point at which the real
meanness developed. Being poor man, he
couldn't afford to buy cork leg, so he had
to get along with a wooden peg, and one day
while he was crossing the principal street
this peg IN some way got wedged between a
couple of paving stones right in the middle of
the street car track. 1t took them nearly an
hour to get him loose, and what do you sup
pose happened then? Blamed if they didn't
60 and fine him ten dollars and costs for
obstructing traffic! '-Chicago Times-Herald.