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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

law, and in 1913 was admitted to the
bar of Vermont. President Fillmore APP
pointed him second comptroller of the
United States treasury in 1851. and he
served until the close of the administra-
ton
IN 1880 he became president OF the
American Bar association, and in the
same year was a candidate for the gov
ernorship of Vermont OH the Democratic
ticket. but failed of election. In the fol-
lowing year he became Kent professor
of law at Yale university
When Mr.. Cleveland was first inaugu-
rated, in 1885. he appointed Mr.. Phelps
minister to Great Britain, and he served
until 1889.
In 1890 Mr. Phelps was the candidate
of the Democratic party in the Vermont
Legislature for United States SENATOR
but failed of election.
Under the provisions of the Behring
sea arbitration treaty. NJ Phelps was III
member Of the commission. This was
his last appearance in public life
Among the most notable cases in which
Mr.. Phelps was concerned during his
long forensic career was that Of George
Anderson and other EngliShmen against
Trenor W. Park and Gen. II. II. Bax-
ter. whom he was engaged to defend in
a suit for $5.000.000. growing out of the
famous Emma mine transaction.
Mr.. Phelps was all his life an extreme
Democrat. of so pronounced Il type that
in 1872 he openly refused to vote for Hor-
ace Greeley, although he was the formal
candidate of the party
Besides being a iurist and politician
Mr.. Phelps was litterateur. Il wit. and
a sportsman. He was also brilliant
after-dinner speaker and a poet of no
mean order
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

tactical and strategical advice of Presi-
dent Kruger and President Steyn. From
the British view point it is a pity this
advice was not followed, for, in that
case, Lord Roberts would probably have
captured the whole force We may be
pretty sure that he did not mean to al
low them to retreat, but every command
or in the field has his disappointments
1t looks now as though the Beers would
soon adopt guerrilla tactics"
Insist on Inde pendence.
The Daily Mail publishes the following
dispatch from Pretoria dated Thursday,
March ., via Lourenco Marques, which
had been censored by the Boer govern
ment: Conversations | have had with
the highest state officers show that the
Beers want some arrangement. They
say that if England is waging a war of
conquest they will fight to the finish
Otherwise they believe that q plain state
ment Of the Boer intentions will reveal a
basis of negotiation, now that England's
prestige is repaired. President Kruger
and President Steyn conferred Monday
at Bloemfontein on the incorporation of
the above representations in Il cablegram
to Lord Salisbury. The preservation of
the independence of the two republics is a
sine qua nOn."
London, March 10.--The Standard
which is in closer touch with the policy
of the government than any other minis
terial organ, says this morning: 1--WE
have reason to believe that an authorita-
tive statement will shortly be made by
the government reaffirmng the impossi-
bility Of conceding any terms of peace
to the Boer republics which would in
volye perpetuatiOn of the political and
military independence that led to the
present costly and sanguinary conflict. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

not cut them of or bring them to ac-
ton. They are said to be gathering at
Abraham's kraal, about thirty miles from
Poplar Grove and about the same dis
lance from Bloemfontein.
Twice Repulsed Gen. French.
The Beers appear to have made no
. stand whatever, except that while in re-
treat they twice repulsed Gen. French's
cavalry with rifle fire. As no report has
been made of prisoners, the enemy prob
ably got away with its entire force. Gen
French is still following the Beers and
keeping between them and Bloemfontein
The evacuation of the northern dis
'tricts of Cape Colony is now nearly COM
plete. The British are in possession Of
the railroad crossings.
Concern Felt for Mafeking.
Profound concern is felt regarding the
condition of the locked-in garrison and
inhabitants of Mafeking. Late reports
agree in describing the besieged as suffer
ing torment from hunger and disease
The outlook for food and supplies in
LadySmith was greatly overestimated
and it is feared that the seriousness of
affairs in Mafeking has been similarly
misconceived. There is a vague report
that an unidentified column started north
ward from Kimberley few days ago for
q destination unknown, but the military
experts assume that its object was some
thing else than that of carrying Succor
TO the prisoners at Mafeking.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
COMPLETE sUBJUGATION.
Beers to Lose Their Independence
and TransvaaI to be British Colony.

New York, March 10.-A dispatch tc
the Herald from London says: Presi-
dents Kruger and Steyn have put for
ward their first overtures looking to the
end of the war, but their efforts are Ger
tain to be futile, inasm1ch as they in
sist that the preservation of the indie
pendence of the two republics be guaran-
teed first of all.
Judging from the temper of the Erit-
ish people, as displayed recently, and
from opinions Of the press this morning
there is but one possible conclusion
namely, the complete suDjugation of the
Beers, the taking away of the independ-
ence of the two republics and the in
corporation of their territory into a crown
colony.
Nothing less fhan this will satisfy the
war party of the empire, which at pres
ent has full control.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
MANY TOUCHING SCENES.
Whites Men, Liberated from Lady
smith, Arrive at Durham.

Durham. March 9.-The naval brigade
from Ladysmith arrived today in COM
mand of Capt. Lambeton. They num-
Der about 200 and were cheered. The
station was filled with soldiers, and the
meeting with comrades caused many
touching scenes When the gunnerS
who played such an important part in
the defense Of Ladysmith. marched down
the streets, headed by the band and flags
Of the Terrible and carrying the tattered
Union Jack from II. NJ :. Powerful.
which had flown throughout the siege
of LadySmith, the cheering was tFemen-
deus. The crowd assembled was very
great. Lunch was prepared and served
in Il shed adjacent TO the railway sta
ton and the men ate heartily. The ma
iority Of them looked we'll but showed
signs Of the rough work and fatigue they
have undergone Their uniforms bore
many tokens of the wear and tear they
had been subjected to. After lunch.
headed by Capt. Percy Scott, the naval
, commandment at Durham, the men
marched to the place of embarkation for
Simonst0wn.
From the Pretoria Newspapers,
Laurence Marques. March 9.-The Pre-
toria newspapers state that Commandant
Dewes report, announcing the surrender
! of Gen. CronJe, recommended the burgh-
trs not to upbraid him, but to remain
! silent before the Lord in this the hour of
this trial. He added: Let us trust
that God will strengthen our officers and
hurghers and give them better concep-
ton of their duty to Him and the govern
ment.
The Standard and Diggers News of
Johannesburg. commenting on its an
nGuncement that the Transvaal dynamite
factory will be utilized for manufactur-
ing smokeless powder for the burghers,
says: Thus the much-a bused factory.
the. destruction of which Chamberlain
desired a year ago. justifes its existence.
and the President reaps the reward of
! his sturdy maintenance of the factory.
despite the opposition Of the imperialists
! and the Rhodesites. The factory, in
! deed justified President Kruger's dec
! laration that the dynamite monopoly was
/ the foundation of the state
! Beers Killed by Lyddite.
! Durham. Natal, March Lieut.. An
derton, who commanded a section of the
| Natal naval volunteers at Ladysmth has
:! arrived here In the course Of an inter-
! view he said that toward the close of
the Peters hill engagement the naval
/ guns threw lyddite shells on kopje $500
yards distant When the place was eyac-
uatcd by the Beers he visited the
trenches and counted ninety-eight Beers
who had been killed by the concusson Of
the lyddlte, not one of them having Il
wound Of any kind. Lieut.. Anderton de-
clared that the fumes of the lyddite
turned the hair and boards Of The dead
men to a peculiar greenish hue. while
the color Of their skin was strange yell
low. Fifty-two Beers were captured in
one Of the trenches. They We're unable
to flee, having been paralyzed by their
fear Of the lyddte shells.
Ir tish War Loan
London. March $3.50 p. m.-The,
amount of the new war loan will be
/ f3O, 100000 The interest will be at
| 2M per cent. and the bonds will be re-
deemabie at par May ), 1910. The issue
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
INSANE FROM NOVEL-READING
Nineteen Year-OId Lad Had Mania
for Sensational tories.

Chicago, H., March 9.-Victor Nickel
son, who spent much of his nineteen
years of life reading dime novels, was adj
judged insane by jury in Judge Jones
court yesterday and was sent to the ] ef-
ferson asylum.
His parents said that for years-ever
since he. was able to read-he had re-
manned in the house day after day perus-
novel as he read it for another. A few
days ago, when they realized that the
mania for sensational reading was grow
ing on him instead of diminishing. they
attempted to take the books from him
and to burn them. He then tried to kill
both his mother and father
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
OCCUPY BLOEMFONTEIN.
British will Take Free State Capital
Without Much Resistance.

British VIII rake Free state Capital
Without Much Resistance.
New York, March ga dispatch to
the Tribune from London sfys: Gen.
Delarey may make stand at Abra-
hams kraal, but the concentration of the
Dutch forces among the hills north of
Brandfort is more proba Bile. The Brit
iSh occupation of the Free State capital
is not likely TO be seriously contested.
The transport arrangements for the sup
ply of Gen Roberts army during the
long march from the railway base have
been excellent and the principal cause of
the delay is the condition of the horses.
Gen. kitchener'S work as an organizer
is apparent in the mobility which the
British has suddenly acquired. Officers IN
their letters to friends III England have
explained this mystery. Gen. Kitchen
err, during his first month III South AT
rica, went up and down the lines, inspect
ing every detail of the system of supplies,
visiting Methuens. French and Gatacre's
headquarters, making changes at De Aar.
Belmont and other points and transform
ing the entire transport service. Every
square peg III 4 round hole came out,
and efficient men We're put IN the place
OF da understand blunderers. The energy
of this remarkable man was shown IL
every branch OF the service. He had not
been in Cape Town forty-eight hours be-
fore all officers idling about the clubs and
hotels under the pretense of sick leave
were sent on their way to rcjoin their
commands. Gen. Kitchener went ev-
Crywhere and saw everything. and Whep
Gen Roberts was ready to start for Tie
front. victory was already organized.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

ching the Boer positions from the di-
rection of Hclpmakaar, while party of
British scouts was encountered at Wasch-
bank. March 81
The force was probably Gen Huyler's
division. and it is considered quite possi-
bic that an attempt may be made to
traverse the neck of Zuluand into the
Iransvaal, thus effectng the double pur-
pose of outtianking the Beers a Biggars-
berg and the capturing of Nryheid and
Utrecht.
The Beers are reported to be at Big
garsberg in considera BILE numbers, but it
is said they are all sending their stores.
TO the rear. Gen. Joubert appears to
have left active service to take charge
of the war office at Pretoria Lourenco
Marques stories attribute his action part
~ TO the alleged fact that he has lost
both control over and confidence in the
burghGrs and partly to his wish to push
the preparations for the siege. which are
supposed To be being made at the crpi-
tai
Lord Roberts has not reported up to
hour today. but the military authori-
are of the opinion that Gen. French
must be nearing BlOemfontein In some
quarters Gen French is credited with
the design to corral both Presidents.
whose exact whereabouts. however, are
difficult to ascertain at this distance
The war office is unable 10 confirm the
lumOrS OF The relief of Mafeking but
the service clubs trend of belief is that
the relief will be effected within a few
days.
Possibly this belief is the outcome Of
recent revelations indicating that if the
relief column is to accomplish anything
II must arrive without delay.
To Burn johannesburg.
y Iourenco Marques special to the
Mail says the Beers declare they will
burn Johannesburg TO the ground before
they will allow it to be taken by the
British. Mines are being constructed in
various parts Of the city. They are cleo
trically connected with the fort, and can
be fired by one man if the occasion
arises. Most Of the gold mines in .Jo-
hanncSburg, except those controlled by
the government. are in a shocking state
They are full Of water, the machinery
IS rusting and has been willfully
smashed.
ID ssensiou Between Presidents.
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: Il learn that there is dis
sension between President Kruger and
cen. .Ioubert and that the latter has re-
slgncd. Probably President Kruger will
assume the chief command. Gen. Schalk-
burger and other prominent command
ants are also likely to resign for similar
reasons and because President Krugef
ignored their advice to make peace over
lures after the first Boer victory !,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
e. J. PHELPS is DEAD.
Former Minister to Great Britain
Passes Away After Long Strug-
with Pneumonia.

New Haven, Conn, March 10.-Ed-
ward J. Phelps, former minister to Great
Britain, died yesterday afternoon. Death
was due to an abscess of the lungs,
caused by a severe attack of pneumonia.
He had ben sick seven weeks. Mr..
Phelps, although rs years Of age had a
remarkably rugged constitution. He sur
prised his physicians by the manner III
which he battled with the disease and
when the pneumonia subsidized, it was
thought he would recover. He remained
very weak, however, and week ago last
Sunday suffered from a hemorrhage of
the lungs, caused by an abscess that
formed after the pneumonia had subsid-
ed. Yesterday he became unconscious and
the physicians then gave up all hop"
for the first time. The members Of the
family are a widow, a son, Charles i.
Phelps, a banker of Boston, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Horatio LoOmis of New York.
Edward John Phelps was born al Middle
bury, Vt, in 1922, and on his graduation
from the college in his native place in
1910 entered the office of Horatio Sey-
mour, at Utica, \. Y, where he studied
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
d ssensiou between Presidents.
HICks-BEACH'S OPINION.
Tells London Bankers that End of the
War is Near.

London, March 10-Sir Michael Hicks,
Beach, chancellor of the excheouer.
when explaining to the bankers the terms
of the new loan, gave them an intimation
that the government considered the end
of the war near Since the estimates
were prepared" he said, events have
taken place that have changed the situa-
ton, and probably not all the money
will be required"
The Eighth division has been under
orders to embark for several weeks but
these orders. as far as the artillery con-
tingent is concerned, have been recalled
Lord Roberts having reported that no
more artillery from home is necessary
This is the first pause in achievements
since the war began. Lord Roberts has
altogether 452 guns, including siege
pieces
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

Berne, Switzerland March 10.-The
Bund announces that the arbitrator tri-
bunal has pronounced judgment i'll the
Delagoa bay arbitration, but on the prin-
cipal points only. The question of the in
demnity to be paid by Portugal remains
Judgment will then be communicated to
the parties concerned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
DIsLODGED THEaBOERs.
But They Turned Against -Erench's
Cavalry Who Were Twice Repulsed.

London, March 9.--Lord Roberts turn
ing movement yesterday effectually dis
lodged the Beers from their position, but
they succeeded in making good their es-
cape. They We're net surrounded. They
took alarm too soon for the British cav
airy. who exhausted by the wide sweep
necessary to turn the Bccr works, could
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

Carnarvon, Cape Colony March 10. -
Gen. Kitchener has arrived at Victoria
West TO organize various columns, for the
purpose CT supprcssing the rebellion,
WHICH is spreading in this district Minor
lighting has occurred in several dlrec-
items.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
War Experts Disappointed.

Spenser Wilkinson, dealing in the Post
with the disappointment expressed by the
war correspondents reporting the Poplar
Grove battle, says: Doubtless it was
not a great victory, since the enemy
was not punished, and no great strate-
gical advantage was gained. 1t cannot
be denied that the Beers have pursued a
wise course in defiance of the very bad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
LINCOLN MONUMENT
a New One to be Erected Over
the Martyrs Rem aims at
Springfield, Ill.

Springfield. ILL.,, March 10-The re-
mains Of Abraham Lincoln were this
morning transferred from the crypt Of the
national Lincoln monument TO Il tempo
rary vault just north of the monument
and on the brow of the hill overlooking
Oak Ridge cemetery. The removal OF
the body was made necessary by the dem
oilti0n of the monument preparatory TO
It's entire reconstruction on Il different
plan. for which 100000 was appropriate.
cd by the last Legislature.
The ceremonies attending the transfer
were very informal. State Treasurer
Whttemorc and Superintendent Of Pub
lie instruction Bailiss, representing the
present board of trustees of the monu-
ment. We're present and witnessed the re-
moyal of the caSket in their official capaC-
ity as the Lincoln Monument association
The Lincoln guard of honor and the c.
\. X. were also represented. None OF
the relatives Of the dead President wore
there.
Outer Casket ID cayed.
When the cedar box containing the me-
taliic caskct was exposed to view, il was
round to be in Il bad state Of decay and
III Il few years more 1t would have en-
tircly rotted away. This is due to the
mOiStureS which has found its way into
the concrete masonry which formed Il
covering for the casket. The casket itself
was not opened. the ceremony being post
poned until the remains are placed IN
their final resting place, upon the COM
pietlon of the new monument.
In Temporary Vcu1t.
The temporary vault prepared for the
caSket is II feet square and is construct
cd with double decks, thus insuring room
for the six bodies now under the monu-
ment. The casket containing the remains
Of Lincoln was laid on the bottom Of
The west side After the Presidents cas-
Ket had been removed to the temporary
vault, the casket containing the remains
of Mrs. Lincoln, which was deposited by
the side Of the President in the monu
ment, was removed to its temporary rest
ing place, then the baskets containing
the remains of Ted Eddie and Willie
Lincoln. the three sons Of the President
and Of Abraham Lincoln. the son of Rob
crit Lincoln, We're renewed. The tempo
rary vault was then firmly scaled.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
-Four Persons Killed.

pompton, \. j.. March 9-The Smith
Fuse mandatory at this place blew up
today and four persons were killed and Il
number more or less injured. The killed
are: John Rhoda. William Cadmus, Viii
liam II. Talmage, John NJ. Merritt, a
boy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

London, March 10.-The only impor-
tant change in the general situation in
South Africa, indicated by the news re-
ceived up to noon today, is that Gen.
Butler is again on the move. The news
was in a dispatch from Biggersford, dat
ed Thursday. March s. saying:
Twelve thousand British are threat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
In a Temporary Vault.
Don't Clean Bottles with Shot.

Bottles should never be cleaned with
shot, a custom in such general use. To a
certain extent the lead is dissolved by
water and clings in fine film to the
sides of the bottle. If the bottle is used
for vinegar the lead film dissolyes and
combines with the acid, often resulting
in lead poisoning. A large potato
shot and cannot result in any harm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
n ffccted to Tears.

Pretoria, March Ga dispatch from
Bloemfontein says that President Kru-
ger, addressing a crowd Of people, said:
Although God is testing our people, my
personal opinion is that the limit of the
test is nearly reached. If the people
are sustained by faith in the time of ad-
versity God viii soon again turn the tide
in our favor. If we have strong faith in
God He will surely deliver US. The God
OF deliyerance of the olden time is the
same God now.
The speech of the venerable President
brought tears to the eyes of mea and
women alike The Free States Volk-
raad national anthem) was then sung
The visit Of President Kruger has done
much good and has cheered the despond-
pnfS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
GEN.. JOUBERT is RELIEVED
To Have Charge of Preparations
for Defense Of Pretoria.
GOES TO THE lPITAL.
Statements in London Relief of
Mufeking will be EA-ted in
Few Days.

Pretoria, Friday, March 9-The Presi-
dent has returned from Bloemfontein.
Gen. Joubert is expected here shortly
Fighting commenced in the direction of
Helpmakaar this morning.
Boer Headquarters, Biggarsburg, Fri
day. March 9.-Shots were exchanged
this morning near Helpmakaar. with a
small body of British, who retired hasti-
ly.
Scouts report that the British main
advance is coming from Ladysmith to-
ward Sundays river.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
THE TERMS IMPOSSIBLE.
Cannot Now be. Accepted in View of
the Sacrifices of the War

London, March 9.-Thc News makes
the following editorial announcement: 1T
was rumcred i'll London yesterday-and
we have some-r reason for believing the ru-
NOR 10 be colrcct-that the two repub-
lies made an informal overture of peace
on the preceding day. Unfortunately, the
conditions suggested were Of such a char
acter as to preclude the possibility of
leading to any result. The terms which
might have been gladly accepted before
the war. i'll order to avert it, are impossi-
bic after the war, with all the sacrifices
- h1c pr.+ailcd -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

The London stock exchange has
raised $40, 800 for the Indian famine re-
lief fund.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13

London. March $3.50 p. m.-The
amount of the new war loan will be
t30, 100000. The interest will be at
2M per cent. and the bonds will be re-
deemabie at par May D 1910. The issue
price is sos los
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-16

ham. returned home Saturday after
noon. Miss McCulloch IL quite q pleas.
ant aud interesting young lady.
BuncetOn Tribune.
Mesdames J.. N. Turner and A. NJ.
Utz. returned Thursday from 81.
Charles county where they attended
the Utz.Robyn wedding. which was
quite u brilliant affair ard took place
at the home VI the bride In Augusta.
Ort. 3lst. They stopped over for u
weeks visit with T.. =. Mills and fami-
ly ut Boonville. where they spent the
time most delightfully."-.
Mrs. W. II. Hurt spent Wednesday
night with her uncle and cousin. SIR.
&. NJ. Pinkerton and daughter. Miss
Ida. She returned To Marshall Thurs
day morning, where she will visit her
mother. From there she will go tn
Napton tn visit her daughter. Mrs.