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The age-herald., 1900-03-17
ROBERTS READY
 FOR AN ADVANCE March to Pretoria VIII Begin
 in a Few Days, POWERS REFUSE ID INTERVENE BoerS Are Entrenching Along
 the Vaal River. BELIEVE THEIR CAUSE HOPELESS A Late Account from Fallen Bloemfon- tein Says the Approach of the
 British Army Caused Gen.
 eral Stampede
BELIEVE THEIR CAUSE HOPELESS

London, March r, 4:20 a. m.-With the railway communication to the Cape intact, Lord Roberts will in a very few days be dn position to begin the advance on Pre- toria. His deep political intuition, combined with his bold strategy, is having the re- suit desired in the southern sections of the Orange Free State, which are rapidly calm ing down.
 -Mafeking is now the only point for anx- iety, and as 1t is known that force has left Kimberley, its relief may be announced before many days pass. The efficiency of the relieving column is heightened by the fact that it is partly composed of regu- lars.
 In the Hobbies of parliament last evening 1t was rumored that Lord Roberts is about to issue a proclamation announcing that the former system of government in the Orange Free State is abolished, and prom ising Free Staters who immediately sur render due consideration.
 1t Is understood that all the continental powers with one exception uncompromis- dngly refused to intervene. The exception was Russia, whose reply was couched in less firm language, although like the oth- CTS, she declined to interfere. It Is said that the pope was also appealed to, but that he declined to do anything beyond writing letter to the queen, appealing to her to stop the further effusion of blood Dr. Leyds efforts with King Leopold were quite futile.
 The possibility of the destruction of Jo- hannesburg is still discussed here, but it IS believed that the French and German shareholders would offer a strong pro- test.
 The latest advices respecting the surren- der of Bloemfontein show that the ap proach of the British caused a stampede. Thirteen trains, each composed of forty cars, and all crammed with Boers, have gone northward just before the line was cut. MT. Steyn would have been compelled to surrender, but he pretended he was going to visit one of the outposts, and at midnight took a carriage which was wait ing for him outside the town and thus es- caped The Boers got the bulk of their wagons and military stores away.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
MAGERSFoNTEIN FIGHT
Methuen's Report Explains Why Wau-
 chope Was Entrapped

London, March 16.-The Gazette this eyen- ing publishes General Lord Methuen's re- ports of the actions at Magersfontcin, Dec emDer II and F, dated from the Modder river, February 15. After explaining the difficulties of any attempt to outfank 16 900 Boers and arguing that blow dealt at the Boer center at Magersfontein would be more effective, he says his orders were to relieve Kimberley, and therefore the day the last endorsements arrived he decided to attack Magersfontein kopje. The gen. eral then proceeds 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 An drew G. Wauchope had previously explain- ed all he intended to do and the particular part each battalion was expected to play. Lord Methuen then says:
 1.-Two rifles accidenty went off and the flashes from a lantern gave the enemy timely notices of the march,"
 The report then proceeds to show General Wauchope deployed his men too late and suddenly the Boers poured in a heavy fire. Colonel Hughes-Hallet immediately ordered the Seaforths to charge and the other com manders followed suit. At this moment some one gave the word to retire and part of the Blackwatch rushed back through the ranks of the Seaforths. Colonel Hughes Hallet ordered the latter to lie down and not retire After a while the colonel again tried to reach the trenches four hundred wards off, but the officers and half the men fell before the heavy fire which opened af- ter the men moytd. Ten minutes later the
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Seaforths tried another rush with the same result. Colonel Hughes-Hallet then de- cided to await orders. After describing sending the Gordons and Guards to support the Highland brigade, Lord Methuen con- tinues:
 At o'clock in the afternoon the Sea- fonths were exposed to a heavy cross fire, the order to retire was given and the great CT part of the casualties then occurred This was an unfortunate retirement for Hallet. He received instructions to remain in his position until dusk and the enemy were then quitting the trenches in tens and twenties."
 The report then proceeds to pay lhgh tribute to the conduct of all the troops un- der conditions as hard as can be imagined, and mentions especially a number of of fieers and men for distinguished acts of courage already recorded in the newspaper dispatches.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
GALLEHER A LoUIsIANIAN
The Lieutenant Was Bayonetted in a
 Hand to Hand Conflict

Louisville. Ky, March 16.-Details have been received here of the death in the Philippines of Lieutenant John B. Galleher of the Fortieth infantry, who was well known and highly connected in Louisiana and this state. The information comes to the relatives of the dead soldier from the war department.
 It develops that Lieutenant Galleher was not shot, but was bayonetted by the insur- gents in the hand to hand engagement which occurred in the rec fields near Nueva Caceres, in Luzon, on February 20. Lieu tenant Galleher died of his wounds on Feb ruary 23.
 No details of the arrangements for send ing the remains home have been made It is believed the body will be sent to Manila and then to the United States. It is the wish of the family that the remains of the soldier rest beside those of his father, Bishop Ganeher, in Cave Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Across Orange River

London, March 16.-Lord Roberts has sent the following dispatch to the war office:
 Bloemfontein, Friday, March 15.
 General Clements crossed the Orange rdver yesterday. Repairs to the railroad bridge at Norvals Pont have commenced and it will shortly be ready for traffic. Gen. eral Pole-Carew telegraphs his arrival at Springfontein, so that Bloemfonten now is practically in rail communication with Capetown. My proclamation is already having an excellent effect. Several hundred burghers have expressed their intention to surrender their arms and return to their occupations.
 The resident commissioner of Basutoland reports that 800 Boers lately arrived from Bloemfontein, and that further contingent from Aliwalnorth was only waiting to know the terms of my proclamation to sur render They had refused to attend a council at Kroonstadt to which President Steyn had summoned them
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
But dy ". s S3O.OOO Shy

Elmyra, N. r., March 16.-Frank B. Bundy, who for the past six years has oc- cupied the office of chamberlain to this city and for three years previously was clerk in tho chambeIGains office. has volun- tarily confessed a shortage of over 80 ,00O in his accounts. MT. Bundy was the dem- cratic candidate for mayor, but was defeat ed at the charter elections in March. At the first meeting of the council following the elections a committee was appointed to Investigate the chamberlains books. Bundy went to Frederick Collin, the attorney for his ibondsmen, and confessed to being short in his accounts over $30,000. James B. Rathbone, one of the bondsmen, has taken charge of the chamberlain's office in behalf of the other bondsmen.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Puts End to Interference

London, March 16.-The Outlook com menting on Lord Salsburys reply to the United States offer of media ton, says:
 Like M. Delcasse, President Mckinley must himself see that this puts an end to all talk of friendly good offices on the part of any outside power But President Me Kinley, unlike the French premier, is face to face with that most awkard factor, his November presidential election, and we know not what even the best of presidents can be led to do at such times.
 'Det us be thankful we have a Paunce- fote, not a Sackvile-West at Washington, for we shall need all our tact and firmness there these next few months''
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
EULER CRITICIZED
Cecil Rhodes Explains Some of the
 Bungling Orders

London, March 1.-The Daily Mail pub- aishes an interview this morning with Cecil Rhodes, secured by Julian Ralph in the course of which, complaining of the "bung- ling 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 effect nave such wonderful ideas about Buffers S generalship; but such retreat would have been monstrous."
 MT. Rhodes declared that there had only been 3o,OOO Boers in the field altogether. and that the foreign mercenaries were only about 15,O0O The number of Boers he said had been exaggerated in order to explain the British reverses.
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board of directors to succeed R. Fulton Cutting and Mr. Bayard Brown. The rest of the board was reelected.
 After the meeting of the board there was conference in relation to the pro- posed scheme of consolidation with the Seaboard Air Line. It lasted until late in the evening. President Garfield of the Con- tinental Trust company of Baltimore was present at this meeting.
 The preparations for the consolidation of the different lines which are to constitute the greater Seaboard Air Line are rapidly nearing completion, and it is expected will be completed within two months. MT. Will Hams authorized the statement that there Is no truth in the report of grtnting an injunction in Baitiore against the carrying out of the consolidation agreement
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Mare. ta Paper Mills Fail

Atlanta, Ga, March 1.-The Marietta paper mills, located at Marietta, Ga., one Of the largest concerns in the south, and one of those which is satd not to be in the paper trust, was placed in sfAe hands of Mouitrie M Sessions as tenlperary re- ceiver yesterday by Judge Newman of the United States court.
 The cause of the receivershp :sas the failure of the. cofnoany to pay tts1 interest on an issue of $T50O0 of bonds for which D Robinson is trustee. Attorneys for the trustee say the company will be reorgan- ized and all debts paid. The amount of the indebtedness is not known The bond holders are mostly western people,
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
AN OBJECT LESSON
Bryan Says Porto Rican Bill is a Step
 Toward Imperialism

Fort Worth, Tex, March 16.-Colonel W. J. Bryan breakfasted here en route to Ne braska today. On the Porto Rican tariff bill, MT. Bryan said:
 Tt is frequently true that an object les son is needed and it is fortunate for the country that one has been given Porto Rico before the election No one can doubt the administrations so-called expansion policy which really means imperialism
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
The Defeat at stormberg

London, March 16.-Lord Roberts, in transmitting General Gatacre's report of the Stormberg defeat, gives his opinion thus:
 "The failure was mainly due to reliance on inaccurate information regarding the ground to be traversed to the position held by the Boers, to the employment of too small force and to the men being tired out by long night march before they came in contact with the enemy. When 1t became evident shortly after midnight that the guides were leading the column in the wrong direction, I consider Gatacre should have halted and endeavored to find a prop CT road, or should have halted and endeav ored to fall back Molteno, rather than have rsked the safety of the entire force by following a route which brought the troops into difficult ground, commanded on both sides by Boers."
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
ONE MAN CREMATED
And Two Others Fatally Burned at
 Pittsburg Furnace.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 16.-By the fall of 'hang" at the Monongahela furnace com pany at McKeesport today one man was cremated, two fatally burned and two ci.hers badly injured.
 George Martin was cremated. George Curvan and Sidney Jackson were so badly burned that their recovery is impossible. Stephen Stobswick and John Bornieick were terribly burned Explosions of hot air are frequent in this section, and the absolute disappearance of Martin lends air of mystery to the affair that makes it unique
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
[ 4, ti bn F stpt mel

Chattanooga, Tenn. March 16-The local molders' union met tonight with yice-Presi- dent Valentine of the national union to take final action on the question of the employ ment of negro non-union molders in the Ross-Meehan foundry and machine shop.
 It was finally decided to postpone action. The impression seems to be that the n- crease made in wages has about killed the strike idea.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
WONT ATTEND CONVENTION
Bryan Will Not Go to Kansas City.
 Hotels Disappointed

Kansas City, Mo-, March 16.-It is stated that w. J. Bryan will not be here during the national convention in July. The ho- tels have been anxious to entertain the Nebraskan delegation because it is thought MT. Bryan would be among them. The managers of one of the hotels said that while the subcommittee of the democrat ic national committee was in Kansas City Monday and Tuesday, he had received in formation that MT. Bryan would not be here. He declined to give the source of his information.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Not Trying to Avoid Are. t

Williamsburg, Ky, March 16.-Ex-Con- gressman Finlay, father of former secre- tary of State Charles Finlay, who IS charged with being accessory to the Goeoel murder, sayse M, his son is not absent from the state to sr. orrest, but is on mission for republican 'S. .:sar Taylor. He said Charles Finlay has visre. '' 'nb- licans at Indianapolis. Lansing and W>- ington to secure funds for Governor Taylor to carry on the fight and to enlist the aid of congressman.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
WILLIAMS ELECTED PRESIDENT
Will Be at Head of Florida and Central
 Peninsular Road

New York March 16.-An important meet ing of the directors of the Florida Central and Peninsular was held yesteray. John Skelton Williams was elected president to succeed H. R. Duval; D. R. St. John was elected vice president; John A. Henderson, second vice president and general counsel; ; G. D. Maxwell, third vice president and G. e. Porfeus, secretary. W. F. Cochran and Ernest Thaalman were elected to the
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Root WiliIelve Today

Washington, March 16.-GeneraI Humph- rey, at Havana, reports to the war de- partment that Secretary Root will leave that port on the transport Sedgwick to- morrow for Charleston, where he will in- speot the newly constructed fortifTca tions
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
H ts
Destroyed By Fire

New York, March 16-A four-story granite structure on the west pier of the Atlantic dock, in Brooklyn, was destroyed by fire tonight. It was owned by the Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse company, and occu- pied by the Ellsworth Manufacturing com pany The building was stocked with cof- fec rice and spice.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Birdsexe Coal Mine Sold

Jellico, Tenn, March 1.-The Birdseye coal mines and eight miles of railroad run ming from Jellico to the mines were sold today by Commissioner Siler to Logan C. Murray and others of Louisville for $S5 900. This property has been operated for the past three years by the Whitley Coal con- pany.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Resignation Not Yet Accepted

Washington March 16.-General Joseph Wheeler had quite an extended talk with the president today. On leaving the white house he said his resignation had not yet been accepted but he expected a decision would be reached within a few days.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Webster Dav aiIs

Naples. March 16.-Webster Davis, United States assistant secretary of the interior. sailed for New York today on board the North German-Loyd steamship Aller.
The age-herald., 1900-03-17
Boers Fled Before Gatacre

Bethulie Orange Free State, Thursday, March 15-General Gatacre, on arriving here, found that all the Boers had fled The town was nearly deserted, the Dutch having trekked on hearing of the occupa- tion of BloemforSein. It is believed the 
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The age-herald., 1900-03-17

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FAIR SATURDAY AND WARMER SUNDAY; FRESH NORTHWESTERN WINDS, BECOMING VARIABLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-31

1t IS doubtful If any literary man
who ever lived enjoyed 50 large con
tlnuous income from the work Of his
pen as Harry b. Smith. lie makes
more In a single year than the most
famous poets made during their whole
lives. lie writes llbrettos and musical
farces. He practically has a monopoly.
He always has more orders than he
can fill.
Mr.. Smith has now y comic operas
and musical plays that are being pro
duced. OF these nine are played at
leas. seven times n week. His royal
ties range from 49, to per cent.
His royalties from "The Casino Girl
average $40 n performance, or $3.50 a
week, and eight others are practically
in the same class.
This brief explanation does not make
the statement seem absurd that last
year Mr.. Smiths royalties amounted TO
100000. This year they must greatly
exceed that amount
He started to write llbrettOs about
II years ago. His first, "The Begun"
was n success. and pretty nearly every
thing he has turned out has been a
success. When THE Begun" was pro-
duced. Mr. Smith was working on the
Chicago Tribune for $50 week. Now,
at IS, he makes 100000 year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-31
THE HOUSEHOLD.
The Revolt Against Glitter-A Swing
Porch Seat-NOveI Fruit Piece
For Table.

After a riot of shine and sparkle the
weathercock of popular fancy has sud
denly veered about.
A ruthless campaign Is now being
waged against glitter.
This applies to all the implements
and decorative things with which our
rooms are fairly strewn nowadays.
Silver candlesticks, dishes, trays,
bowls teapots, each and all Of the
many trlhes that 90 to make Up the
outfit Of the dining table, dressing Ia
bile or writing desk must glow 1--WE even
have to be careful how we use the
word "shine') with chastcned luster.
They may not show one spark Of
glitter.
The innumerable things that are
made in brass are now cunningly treat
ed to dull finish, and they gain inn
mensely in attractiveness 10y the
change.
For the relief of careful housewives
who groaned over the daily polishing
of the domestic braSswOrk n transpar-
ent LACQUER was devised which covered
the surfaces and prevented them from
furnishing. says the Philadelphia Press.
An artist made the narrowing dis.
covery that his brass lamp had been
put through this labor saving process,
IL r,nffl Ia, trRf trace
of the stuff off that peace returned tc
him. 1t took days Of hard rubbing
helped out with liberal applications OF
acid, to do 1t, but he now points with
conscious pride to his softly FURNISHED
brass.
Another thing may be said Of dull
finished metal. 1t offers no unseemly
contrasts either to old things or new
Almost all of us have, at one time OF
another, come triumphantly home with
some Respondent little affair, only to
find, when 1t was stood up among our
other possessions, that its heartless
glisten made the whole place seem col.
orless If not actually shabby.
1t had a painfully new look which
never let il seem quite at home.
This change is not owing TO n desire
to have ones newly bought things mas
querade as antiques.
1t is the natural revolt against the
much brilliance, which was often mere
shininess, that had been flashing at
you from every corner until you
thought longingly of the eyeless fishes
Of Mammoth cave.
There is one thing that is to be said
Of most of the innovations that are
sprung upon us in these variable days,
and that is that they are usually found.
ed on principles Of good taste and
common sense.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-31
Novel Fruit Piece For the Table.

Here is an idea that may appeal to
an entertainer. 1t is an evident fact
that the time honored fruit dish, with
its assortment of fruit, no longer has
any place on a modern table. Each
kind of fruit is put by itself on a sepa-
rate silver dish artistically arranged.
Any one who has a little taste can imi-
tate the arrangement. Take four plates
of equal size, put on them some green
leayes-bay leaves, geraniums or what
ever one happens to have at hand
and arrange the fruits to suit the diff
ferent kinds. Make pyramid Of bright
red apples, with four apples for q base,
three on top and one on top Of all, with
the leaves In between. Arrange or
anges in the same way, but on the third
plate lay punches Of grapes carelessly
on leaves, and on the fourth put ba-
nanas. 10! With the four plates at
the four corners your table is dressed
at onceI Nuts may be used instead of
fruit on one plate and figs and dates on
the other, but beware of the old fash
toned fruit basket or dish If you wish
your table to be up to date.-Anna
Wentworth Sears In Woman's Home
Companion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-31
Annke,s Practical Son.

Dom Jayne, the only son Of the
Duke of Madrid and therefore the
Carllst heir to the Spanish throne,
seems to have n practical turn Of mind.
He has held for some years a commits
sion In the Russian army, but as he re-
ceiyed only $500 year from his father
he has found it impossible to make
both ends meet, and, together with a
friend of his, a young Polish prince, he
is now said to be founding steam
ship company for the Black sea trade.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-31

The swinging seat is driving the
hammock from suburban verandas. &c
cording to Harper's Bazaar, from which
the accompanying Illustration is taken
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-31
PEOPLE OF THE DAY.

The death Of the late General Jou-
bert created n vacancy in the vice
presidency Of the South African Re-
public. The vacancy has been filed
by the selection Of Major General
Schalk Burger who has been gazetted
as the new vice president During the
present war General Schalk Burger
has been In command of n division
that has been engaged most of the
time about Ladysmith. The new vice
president was born in Lydenburg,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-31

teers. He has held commissions In the
regular army from lieutenant colonel
to brigadier general. General Brooke
has had a wide experience as COM
mander of posts and departments. Be
ginning at Fort Union, New Mexico, In
1868, and ending with Fort Shaw, Mon
tana, In 1888, he has had command of
20 posts in all between and inclusive
Of the dates mentioned. He has held
the commission of,commander Of the
following departments: Department Of
the Platte, department Of Dakota, de-
partment of the Missouri and depart
ment of Porto Rico. He also COM
manded the provisional army corps at
Chickamauga park to July, 1898.