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ANNIs MONTAGUE TURNER.-vocal
Studio, "Mignon," 720 Beretania st.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
DETROIT ASSESSMENTS INCREASED.
FIVE WEALTHY CITIzENs-wORK OF STATE
TAX COMMISSION

Detroit. March 16 (SpeciaD.-A sensation was
sprung by the local Board of Assessors to-day by
giving out for publication list of wealthy citi-
zens whose property assessments will be increased
this year The Increase on only twenty-five persons
aggregates more than $23 100000. The most notable
increases are on the personal property of David
Whitney, ID. NJ. Ferry and Colonel Frank ]. Hecker
Last year Mr.. Whitney assessed 100000 per-
sonal property This year he will be assessed on
s5.0OUO. Last year D. NJ. Ferry and Colonel Hecker
paid on 100000 and s150.0OO respectively This year
each Will be required to pay on S. 100000 The
Buncher estate last year paid on 5000 This wear
1t Will pay on 81 100000 Last year Mrs. c. A. Black
paid nothing on personal property. This year she
will pay s25O.Oo0
These represent only few OF the rich persons
or the town whose personal property assessments
have been increased largely because of the activity
or Governor Pingree's State Tax Commission
which Is prosecuting vigorous campaign TO eoual-
ize taxation by putting all taxable property on the
tax rolls. The radical action announced by the
local Board will be duplicated by boards all over
the state. II the recommendations OF the State
Board are adopted and the result Will be whole
sale diminutton OF the amount OF taxes heretorore
paid by farmers and home owners.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
ELhIR4 OFFICIAL At FAULT.
F. E. BUNDY. CITY CHAMBERLAIN, CoNFEssEs
TO SHORTAGE OF $4,000

himira, ~ y. Ns'ch Is Specialize the surprise
OF the city, the announcement was made to-day
that City Chamberlain Frank E Bundy was san nno
snort In his account Bundy has held that office
Ior SIX years, preceded by three year cIerkship
In the charter election on March he was ths
Democratic candidate for Mayor. Republican
Mayor was elected for the first time IN sixteen
years. and enough Aldermen 10 give the control
OF the council to the Republicans. The appoint-
ment or new Chamberlain followed by the
appointment OF a committee to examine the citv
books Bundys efforts at being retained as
Chamberlain failed. Seeing that all hope was
gone. he called on Attorney Frederick Collin and
admitted shortage OF $4,000. 1t may be larger
MI Collin represents the Fidelity Deposit Com
pany, which Is surety for Bundy In the sum OF
100000 James Kingsley. of New-York represent
ing the company, is here. but has decided on no
acuon as yet Bundy is dangerously Ill at his
nome chairman Drew of the Investigating Com
mittee started for New-York tonight to secure
an expert to examine the books. Bundy is presi-
dent of the Bundy Lamp Company. which manu-
factures the acetylene bicycle lamps which he in
vented vented He is president of the :Kanaweoa Cycle
Cluo James Is. Rathbun, Of the local bonds
men, Is IN charge of the Office.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

rfo,vrirht. 1900; By The New-fcrk Tribune
IBr CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
,o,son. March IL. a. NIT appears from
..,eeram dispatched by a Post" correspond
Nth General Roberts that President Steyn
.a his escape from BIoemfontein to a subter-
,nr. The burghers were anxious that he should
...--s,der 10 the British: so. to avoid being made
,.,soner. he announced his intention of visit
.,s an outpost Instead of doing this. however
:. ,,r,ned into a carriage which was waiting
,.- him outside the town. and, driving away
-s,,aIv soon made his escape good.
The Beers are believed to be intrenching at
vs-sen;ging. a village on the Vaal where the
rsver Is crossed by the railway between Bloem-
.ontein and Pretoria.
News comes from Lourenco Marques TO the
.xect that Generals Lucas Meyer and Schalk-
,r-rsr have returned 20 their farms. These are
,u,o NJ the best generals the Boer side, and
:, seems scarcely likely that they should have
,o,b withdrawn from the field. The loss of their
services would certainly be a very serious one
for The burghers' army.
II is stated in Cape Town that the Free State
prisoners captured at Paardeberg may be al
lowed 10 return home L F.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
RHODES ATTACKS BULLER.
ORDERS TO METHUEN CHARACTERIZED AS
INDUSTRIOUS

ORDERS TO METHUEN CHARACTERIZED AS
INDUSTRIOUS
London March 1.-THE Daily Mall pub
fishes an interview this morning with Cecil
Rhodes secured by Julian Ralph in the course
of which complaining of the ''bungling of the
home authorities he said:
General Buffers extraordinary orders to LORD
Methuen were to relieve Kimberley, to take all
the people away, and to fall back TO orange
River You people in England have such Won
derful ideas about Buffers generalship but such
a retreat would have been monstrous.
Mr. Rhodes declared that there had only been
thirty thousand Beers in the field altogether,
and that foreign mercenaries were only about
fifteen thousand. The numbers Of the Beers, he
said had been exaggerated in order to explain
the British reverses.
Cape Town. Thursday, March 15--1n an inter
view published in THE Cape Argus" Cecil
Rhodes is quoted saying:
1 feel strongly that cannot have peace in
South Africa long we have in the republics
a rallying ground for disoya atty and disafectton.
To go further, l do not think we can safely
federate till we have had some years OF crown
colony government. Personally, 1 have done
with the Bund.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
REPORTS ON BRITISH REVERSES.
METHUEN TELLS OF MAGERSFONTEIN
ROBERTS CRITICISES GATACRE.

METHUEN TELLS OF MAGERSFONTEIN-
ROBERTS CRITICIsEs GATACRE.
London. March 16-'The London Gazette"
this evening publishes General Lord Methuen's s
report of the actions at Magersfontein, Decem-
Der 10 and December H. dated from the Modder
River February 10. After explaining the diff
culties of any attempt to outfiank sixteen thou
sand Beers and arguing that blow dealt at
the Boer centre at Magersfontein would be more
effective he says his orders to relieve
Kimberley, and, therefore, the day the last re-
Inducements arrived he decided TO attack
Magersfontein kopje. The General then pro-
ceeds to describe the artillery bombardment Of
the position and how the Highland Brigade was
led TO the point of assault after the late Major
General Andrew G. Wauchope had previously
explained all he intended to do, and the particu-
lar part each battalion expected to play.
Lord Methuen then remarks
Two rifles accidentally went off, and the flashes
from lantern gave the enemy timely notice of
the march.
The report then proceeds to show that General
Wauchope deployed his men too late, and sud
denly the Beers poured in heavy fire. Colonel
Hughes-Hallett Immediately ordered the Sea-
forths to charge and the ether commanders fol-
lowed suit. At this moment some one gave the
word to retire and part of the Black Watch
rushed back through the ranks of the Seaforths.
Colonel Hughes -Hallett ordered the latter to lie
down and not retire and, after while, the
Colonel again tried to reach the trenches four
hundred yards off. but the officers and half the
men fell before the heavy fire which opened
Immediately after the men moved. Ten minutes
later the Seaforths tried another rush, with the
same result. Colonel Hughes -Haett then de-
cided to await orders.
After describing sending the Gordons and
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
PRICE THREE CENTS.
GRAND JURY AIMS HIGH.
MAY EVEN INDICT SOME POLICE COM.
MISSIONERS
EXAMINES CHIEF DEvERY A SECOND TINE
AND INVESTIGATES RESPONSE
BILITY OF INSPECTORS

The March Grand Jury aims high II Is con-
sidering the indictment not only of gamblers and
the police captains who cannot find the gambling
houses but of police inspectors the Chief OF
Police and even the Police Commissioners them
selves. for wilful neglect of their duty in allow
ing protected vice to flourish all over the city
1t is reported that the District Attorney ha. al
ready been instructed TO draw up an Indictment
for one high police official and an air OF expect
ant anxiety pervades the entire Police Depart
ment. This expectancy may be terminated on
Monday, but it is known that the Grand Jury Is
anxious to go into the Third Avenue Railroad
case thoroughly. and March Is already more
than half over 1t may not spend much more
time on the open vice. situation.
Chief Devery was before this Grand Jury for
the second time yesterday. He would give no
indication of what happened inside. but looked
exceedingly grave when he came out. He hur-
ried away so fast that even a question about his
possible retirement from the place Of Chief could
not stop him long enough 10 make a reply.
Captain Thomas. of the TenderIoin. also OBJ
tained hearing from the Grand Jury at his
request He was warned that anything he
said might be used, to ndct him. This is done
only to persons who make voluntary statements
to the Grand Jury. 1t is reported that he ex-
planned that all his deeds both of omission and
of commission. in the Tenderloin were the result
of orders from his superior officers.
1t became known that during the Grand Jury's
investigation of Captain Thomas the juryrnen
had some discussion to whether Inspector
Thompson was not equally as culpable. The
Grand Jury asked the District Attorney for an
opinion this point
District Attorney Gardiner sent the Grand
Jury copy of a charge made to the Grand Jury
on December 2S. 1893, by Justice Barrett. when
that Justice was presiding in the Court of Oyer
and Terminer. Charges We're preferred against
Inspector Williams and Captain Schmittberger.
who, it was charged by the Parkhurst society.
failed to close up dsorderly places and report
them, In that charge Justice Barrett held that
the Inspector was equally guilty with the pre-
cinct commander At the time Captain Schmitt-
berger had four charges against him in connec
ton with places at Nos 152 and loo West Fifty
third-st., and Inspector Williams had two
charges preferred against him in connection
with places in the Eldridge-st. precinct
The fact that the Grand Jury asked for this
opinion is taken as evidence that II is looking
for first causes. and makes the bigger polica
officials decidedly uneasy.
The Grand Jury will not resume it's sessions
until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
TRAVEL FROM HAVANA.
QUARANTINE CAUSING AN EXoDUs-A LET
TER FROM GOMEZ.

Havana March 16.-Every steamer leaving
Havana nowadays takes a complement of
passengers and passages are booked ahead until
the end of the month by people desiring to evade
the quarantine. The steamship line managers
saw that the traffic from the United States dur
ing the last few months has been greater than
ever before The hotels still full. but to-
morrow the number Of patrons Will begin to
diminish Both the local press and the mer-
chants complain of the enforcement OF the
quarantine at early date. This time Of the
wear is invariably the most healthfu There is
no yellow fever, and the climate Is perfect.
The Florida quarantine goes into effect on
April l. Although the date for New-York has
not yet been published. 1t is believed the same
day Will be fixed there. Meanwhile those who
are particularly interested endeavoring to
have 1t postponed to May l. or at least to
April Is.
AS yet 1t Is impossible to say what will be the
effect upon Cuba of the unusual travel this
way during the winter season closing.
Many large capitalists have been looking over
the grounds. Representatives from the Boards
of Trade in several large cities we'll as
representatives Of some OF the largest business
houses, have visited the island with view to
future possibilities. In a few instances there
have been large purchases Of land. notably the
purchase at Nipe Bay, by important fruit
company.
General Maxine Gomez publishes letter he
has recently written to his son in San Domingo.
In the course of IL. he says:
Cuba fought to shake of a Power that op-
pressed her. She Is endeavorng to shake
off intervening Power, although not in an
ungrateful way. There Is breach of public
order. although people passing through
trying times. The only things that could be
spared are the American bayonets. General
Wood and Mrs. Wood would be just safe IL
absolutely alone here as If they had million
soldiers around them. The police and the Rural
Guard idle. I could go from end of
the Island to the other loaded with gold without
fear of any loss AS for myself. | do not have
the money / need but II Is because / do not
wish TO have IL, for plenty has been offered me;
but do not pay for lighting, for telephone or
for stabling my horses, and am not charged
carriage hire.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
WAR PROSPECTS IN CENTRAL AMERICA
CONFLICTING REPORTS REGARDING THE srr1,A-
TION

CONFLICTING REPORTS REGARDING THE srr1rA
Ne"-Orleans. March 16 (SpeciaD.-The most con-
ietns reports are still being received from Central
america regarding the threatened war between
Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The latest fruit trust
Vessei reached port last night. the news that
PRESIDENT iglesias Of Costa Rica had suspended
'he constitution OF that republic and had pro-
CLAIMED himself dictator pending the settlement
VI ehe Nlcaraguan imbroglio What are termed
volunteers are being recruited. but it Is declared
MOST Oh them are actually carried to the barracks
Win thelr arms bound. Zelaya, President of Mic
aragua, Is reported to have more and better
equipped soldiers than Igiesas
"A surprising statement is the effect that the
american Minister. Mr.. Merry. has gone from San
Jose TO Managua, to make a settlement of the DIFF
1erences between the sister republics but IL is NOT
known whether he is acting in an official capacity
OF not General Mora. the Costa Rican exile who
Is threatening invasion of the southern re-
pubic. is declared by Managua advices to have
as many as four thousand men, while the Costa
fslcans say the number is greatly exaggerated and
tnat the revolutionst has following an all
among his own countrymen. The Costa Rican
police force has been doubled at Port Limon and
San Jose.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
PURCHASE OF ST. THOM4S.
THE PROJECT NOT ABANDONED BY THE
| GOVERNMENT.

Washington, March 1s.-It Is learned that the pur
pose of the Government to acquire the island of
st. Thomas from Denmark for a reasonable con-
sideration has lot been abandoned notwithstanding
the statements attributed to the Danish Ministers
indicating decision not TO part with the island.
While it Is not contemplated that any pressure
should be brought to bear Denmark in this
matter, 1t Is still believed that the late announce
ment in the is perhaps only evidence of
purpose on the part of the Danish authorities
10 secure higher price fer the island than the
United States has regarded proper. 1t is proba-
Die that no active effort will be made by the Gov
ernment to hasten negotiations this subject, but
having learned that the finances OF the island
showed deficit last year of $4,000 in spite of the
most rigid economy In the admInistra tIon-whch
su'i was charged up against the home government
III ~ beneved that the terms OF United States
VIII ultimately be accepted. II reduced to concrete
proposition TO pay 100000 for St. Thomas and
Santa Cruz
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
A DEMOCRATS OPINION.

A member of the Democratic minority gave
out at a late hour tonight that the self-in-
generation Of the Senate had been brought
about by Senators Malby. Coggeshall ard
Bracket. IT was their intention, he said, to
punish Senator Ellsworth the leader of the Re-
publican majority. Senator Ellsworth. said the
Democratic member. had been imperious Of late.
and especially so toward these three Repub-
licans. He had refused requests for leave of alb
sence, and had sharply rebuked several MEM
bers when such requests had been made. Ac-
cordingly, when the leader of the Republican
majority tried to slip home unawares, these
three men had revenged themselves by calling
him back
1t is understood that when the quorum Is
obtained the Senate will adjourn without trans
acting any more important business than re-
ferring the Pure Beer BILL receiving reports of
committees and mildly censuring Senator Ellis
worth
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
LAWLEssHEss IN SOUTH CAROLINA
CALL FOR TROOPS FROM THE CITIZENS OF
NEECEs.

Columbia, s. c. March is (SpeciaD.-The station
agent and ether citizens OF Neeces, Orangeburg
county telegraphed TO the Governor at midnight
begging for troops to protect them from white
regulators. who had twice visited the town beaten
persons, white and black and promised 70 re-
turn tomorrow and kill them. Work on surround
ing farms has been stopped and the people driven
from their business. The Governor telegraphed to
the Sheriff 10 ride country tonight with a
posse. and give protection till troops could be
tomorrow, II needed. The cause OF the lawiess-
ness is unknown.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
NOT GOING TO ST. HELENA.

BoER PRISONERS TO BE DETAINED IN
DEFINITELY ON THE TRANSPORTS.
London March 1.-THE Cape Town corre-
spondent of "The Daily Telegraph says
The Boer prisoners learn. will be detained in
definitely on board the transports, and the Free
Staters will perhaps be spared the trip to ST
Helena
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
practically in rail communication with Cape

practically in rail communication with Cane
Town
My proclamation is already having an excel
lent effect. Several hundred burghers have ex-
pressed the intention to surrender their arms
and return to their occupations.
The Resident Commissioner of Basutoland re-
ports that eight hundred Beers lately arrived
from Bloemfontein, and that further con-
tingent from Aliwal North only waiting to
know the terms of my proclamation to sugren-
der. They had refused to attend council at
moned them.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
Continued on fourth page,
FASTER THAN EVER TO cALIFoRN

FASTER THAN EVER TO CALIFORNIA.
The Overland Limited" via Chicago, Union
Pacific and Northwestern Line. leaves Chicago $50
p M. every day in the year Service;@equipment
perfect. No change of cars Buffet Library Car
with Barber. Dining Car la Carte Double
Drawingroom Sleeping Cars. Everything the best
Sleeping Car reservations and information, North
western Line ONCE. +Sl Byo0dway.-tAdvt
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
THE MAINE TO SAIL FROM DURHAM.

Durham, March 15.-The American hospital
ship Maine will leave Durham on Saturday. She
will remain in the Mediterranean short period
for the benefit Of the patients on board
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
DO YOU REALIZE

In reading your morning paper. how much OF the
news you have read In your EVENING POST OF
the day before?
Do you realize that THE EVENING POST pub
l!shes more live reliable each day than any
other New York evening paper?-Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
GENERAL ROBERTS REPORTS PROGRESS

TEN PRACTICALLY IN COMMIT
NlcATfoN WITH CAPE TOWN
n. g. a'eh le.-Lord Roberts has sent
"ine dispatch 10 the War ONCE:
Clements nre. Friday. March Is-Genersl
Repairs ~ 20 the Orange River yesterday
Tor traffic uh' and 1t will shortly be ready
springfontein earew telegraphs his arrival at
% ehat Bloemfontein now is
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
ARRESTED FOR HAVING MUSIC AT PARTY
POLICE AROUSED TO ACTIVITY BY HEARING A

Conrad Witch. hotelkeeper OF Newborn
Richmond Borough. summoned before Masis-
trate Marsh at Stapleton yesterday for an alleged
violation OF law. On Wednesday evening Wittich
celebrated his birthday In the parlor of his hotel
A guest opened the piano and played a number
OF selections. A policeman appeared and told them
that the music must cease. The request was not
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
BOER FORCES DEMORALIzED.

GENERALS MEYER AND SCHALKBURGER
RETURN TO THEIR FARMS
London, March 17.-'The Daily MALI has the
following dispatch from Lourenco Marques, dat
ed Friday, March 49,
Intrenching is proceeding the Vaal River
al Nereeynig.
Late arrivals from Pretoria say that the
Beers themselves now admit that their cause is
hopeless. General Lucas Meyer refuses to fight
again, and has returned to his farm General
Schalkburger has also returned, and the bur-
ghers going home by hundreds.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

CINCINNATI. INDIANAPOLIS AND ST LOUIS.
Splendid service by the New York Central-Bis
Four Route. Leave Grand Central Station every
day at loo and 80 p. NJ. Trains Illuminated by
Pintsch Lght--AdyL
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
BRITISH LOSSES AT DREIFoNTEIN

London, March 16.-It officially announced
to-day that the British casualties at Dreifontein
March 10 were 50 men killed and 81
wounded including one Canadian wounded.
General Roberts reports that he found seven
British officers and forty-three men wounded in
the hospital Bloemfontein. and that they had
been well cared for. He adds:
l rejoced the wounded Beers by telling them
they will be allowed TO proceed to their homes.
instead Of being made prisoners, as soon as they
can leave the hospital.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

sent to the State Printer. and thus calendar
legislative day will be saved. 1t Is probable that
the Senate will hold session tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
KRUGER ANNEXEs THE FREE sTATI

KRUGER ANNEXES THE FREE STATE.
Bethulie. Orange Free State March 15.-Gen-
eral Gatacre on arriving here, found that all the
Beers had fed The town nearly deserted.
the Dutch having trekked on hearing of the oc-
cupation of Bloemfontein.
1t Is believed that the Beers retired In the
direction of Dewetsdorp. The telegraph is open
to Springfontein.
1t is understood here that President Kruger.
two days ago. annexed the Orange Free State to
the South African Republic.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

Break up'' your cold with
JAYNE'S EXPECTORANT.-
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
PoRTUGALs BELATED PRECAUTIONS

London, March 1.-THE Lisbon correspondent
of THE Standard" says:
military force Of 20 officers and 712 men will
sail for Lourenco Marques on Tuesday next.
This will include a battery of artillery and a
squadron of cavalry.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
AN ENIGMATIC TELEGRAM.

London March 16.-A private telegram received
at Liverpool read follows:
BY dispatch rider to Kimberley, Mafeking,
March 10:
Going strong.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
HOW STEYN ESCAPED.
THE PRESIDENTS FLIGHT
From BLOEMFONTEIN.
,,rps SAID TO BE INTRENCHING AT A
POINT on THE vAAL RIVER

rcopyight: 1900; Ry The New-York Tribune-l
IEY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-11
A Prediction.

The Philadelphia Record is one ameng
the few Democratic newspapers which
indulge in the vain delusion that it is yet
possible to prevent the nomination of
| Mr.. Bryan as the Democratic Presiden-
tial candidate this year. Reviewing the
platform just adopted by the Nebraska
Democracy in conventional platform
which undoubtedly was submitted to
and approved by Mr.. Bryan prior to its
adoption-the Record says:
"The Democrats have before them an
opportunity and problem which require
statesman of high ability and courage,
capable of leading the Government in
constitutional paths. By this Populist
platform and his speech menacing the
people with a new greenbacK agitation
just when the specter of free silver has
been laid Mr.. Bryan has shown even to
his utmost jealous adherents in the past
matter how sound may be his views
upon the great issue which Republican
administration and Republican Con-
gress are fercing upon the nation, his
Identification with the worst monetary
heresies and humbugs, including Green
backery, has inspired a distrust of him
which cannot be overcome in the pivotal
States that will decide the contest"
And yet William Jennings Bryan will
be the Democratic nominee at Kansas
City next July; nothing is surer than
that. Will the Philadelphia Record re-
fuse to support him in the campaign
Probably not. Its hatred of Republican
doctrines and policies is too strong for
that. Rather than abate one jot of its un-
reasonable hostility to what it calls "the
pernicious policy of Protection" the Rec
ord will most likely accept Organism
and all that that implies. So will all the
rest of the Democratic free-trgde press oi
the United States. Mark the prediction
American Economist.