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Blowing Up the Bridges on the
Way
SOME DESULT0RY FIGHTING
Boers Near AIIwaI Norib-rranssaa
said 60 Have "a misunderstanding
orAmerlca's Position.
AFTERNOON Dispatched

London, March q. 2.2O p. m.--The on
ly news from South Africa showing ae-
tiyity ON either side comes from War
rentown, north Of Kimberley, where
desultory fighting occurred all Sunday
resulting In the retreat Of the Beers to-
wards Christlana, under shell fire.
The progress Of this column towards
Mafeking has either almost ceased or
is forbidden to be mentioned In dis
patches. Nothing comes from Col
Plumer, and MafekIng apparently still
awaits relief.
The Pretoria account Of the skirmish
at Fourteen Streams March 10th, says
that Boer command was preparing
to destroy a railroad bridge The en-
gagement lasted half an hour, with the
result that one bugler was slightly
wounded.
The same dispatch announces the ar
rival at the Transyaal capital OF Gen.
Schalkburger. from Natal.
The second edition OF the Times to-
day publishes a dispatch from Bloem-
fontein, dated Monday, March 18th,
which says.
srhe blowing up Of bridges by the
Beers is an evident sign that the Trans
walters intend TO abandon the defense
Of the Free State"
All is quiet in the south and west. A
corps Of young Beers from the farms
surrounding Bioemfontein, under an lm-
peria officer has been detailed for po-
lice work and 10 prevent the further
looting OF the abandoned farms by the
Kaffirs. II is said that when President
Kruger left Bloemfontein after his re-
cent visit there, Seeyn's parting remark
was Mind the British do not catch you,
or you viii get better quarters at ST.
Helena than l."
Rudyard Kipling has gone to Bloem-
fontein.
The Beers at Aliwal North are report
ed 10 be still holding position In the
big hills on the Free State side
From a Pretoria dispatch It appears
some misunderstanding regarding Lord
Salisbury's reply 20 Americas oifer OF
mediation exists there. 1t had been
quoted 10 the effect that Lord Salisbury
said he could accept the Intervention
OF no other power, which leads TO the
belief that American representations
viii be listened to in the finM settle
ment
Private Cole. the Canadian whom the
queen visited at Nettley hospital, re-
turned to South Africa today fully re-
covered from his wounds.
Col. Challce OF the army corps sails
for the island Of ST. Helena tomorrow
In order to make the necessary ar
rangements for the accommodation Of
Gen. Cronjc and the other banlshed
Beers. II is still doubtful whethe--all
the prisoners will be sent there owing
to the feuds between the Transyaalers
and the chief Free Staters.
II all the Beers are sent TO So. Helena
G considerable increase In the strength
Of the garrison viii be required.
The foreign Office today says there Is
no truth In the story emanating from
Berlin In regard to an attempted Joint
naval demonstration should China per-
sist in refusing to put stop to the
hostllties against Christians IN that
country.
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ficers. The bill provides that no ma
tional banking association shall make
any loan 10 rs president its vice presi-
dent. its cashier or any Of rs directors,
clerks tellers, bookkeepers agents,
servants or other persons IN is em-
ploy until the proposition % make such
loan shall have been submitted IN writ
ing to the board Of directors or OF the
executive committee Of such board
and approved by majority AZ such
meeting the person making such appi-
cation shall not be present.
The bin also prohibits the oyer-draw-
inc of accounts OF the bank officers
Chairman Brossius win make the re-
mort
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Admiral Dewey is Yet Ill.

srunah. Ca, March 2l-Admlral
s.',re Dewey. who was taken III yesier-
Z, ,isrnooM Is but little improved to-
M He h somewhat stronger, but un-
NJ 10 leave his rooms The morning
sr n me celebration was therefore de-
fl,,l on. He promises, however, 10
new the military parade this after
~ and TO attend the banquet tonight
M; Tor a short time.
en Nelson A. Miles, and party VIII
rge al 6 o'clock this evening from
~ ROYAL.
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Goebel Assassination Case.

Frankfort, Ky. March 2i.-County
Prosecutor Polsgroye Went 70 Lexing-
ton today where he Is TO meet Ser
geant W. +. Golden. who Is said 10 be
the most important witness for the
State in the trials Of the suspects held
In connection with the Goebel assassl-
nation.
Ex-congressman David q. Colson,
who is repuied to have urged other sus-
poets 20 confess and also 10 have rem
dered valuable aid TO the detectives. Is
obeying the advice Of his lawyers and
refused 10 talk.
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JUSTIFIED THE WOMAN.
Shot the Man Who Betrayed Her,
and is Acquitted of Murder.

Cincinnati. March 2l.-Mamle Retlng
who shot Edward Crate on the street
after he had refused 10 marry her and
legltlmatize their child, was today ac-
quilted by the Jury The defense was
temporary insanity. II was shown that
the defendant had made several at
,empts al suicide and was the victim OF
insomnia. Tie prosecuting attorney at
the close Of the testimony asked the
court TO instruct the jury 10 find her not
guilty on the ground Of insanity. This
was done
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Found Evidence of Murder.

Victoria, B. c. March 2l.-The steam
er Amur arriving from Skagway today,
reports that rhe bodies OF Clayson and
his missing companions Relfe and Olsen
have been found under the river ice, and
enough evidence has been obtained to
convict O'Brien.
A coroners' jury on the body Of Burt
Horton and wife returned a verdict OF
murder by Indians.
Eleven Indians have been arrested at
Klukwan for the murder OF Mr.. and
Mrs, Horton. 0'Brlen Is in custody at
Taglsh
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TRIED TO MURDER A JUDGE
Defeated litlgsnt Fires Three Shots al l~sge
on the Bench.
Sensational Scene in a French Court =
Judge CooIiy orders the Trial
20 Proceed.

Paris, March 2i.-In the palace OF
justice today an attempt was made TO
murder the presiding Judge Of the fifth
court by druggist named Bardin. who
had Just lost suit
The justices had just taken their
seats and counsel in another case had
begun his speech when Bardin aimed
revolver and fired three shots at the
Judge. who had a narrow escape, the
bullets grazing his head.
Municipal guards threw themselves
on Bardin and removed him 20 a cell
while the judge. with perfect GOODNESS.
said 10 counsel. You can continue
Msitre; IL Is nothing"
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anslo.AmerIcan Commission.

Chlcsgo. March 2l.-A special to the
Tribune from Ottawa. Ont. says
10 ne house Of commons today Sir
Eilfrld Laurier. in reply TO a question
BY Sir Charles Upper, made the an
houncement that the Anglo american
Nlni high commission would reassem-
We a date 10 be given out shortly,
'ni that possibly Ottawa would be the
Sent q the conference. The premier
added that he hoped in a few DAYS to
Nale The position Of the various pro-
i0COls
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Arrest Of HIghblndeIs.

an Francisco, March 1.-THE police
lave made a raid on the Chinese high
Iaitr and arrested six OF the most
n5rious members Of the Suey sing
fNg Each Of the men In custody u
reused Of at least one murder ana
pYeral are suspected OF having assas-
snsied two or more members OF riVal
rar. The supposed leader Of the gang
I Sd Ho Nun, who is charged with
iou murders. lie reached for his re-
mger when the officers attempted TO
ure.t him, but was quickly disarmed,
OiAer arrests win follow and Efforts
vii Be- made TO convict the highblnders
4 some OF the crimes charged against
ITEM though the police admit that
EVIDENCE will be hard to secure.
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SWITZERLAND MAKES REPLY.
' The Beers Why II Cannot In.
teryene for Peace.

,.S asine' Switzerland, March 2i.-The
snnss, council has answered the Boer
IN, tof mediation as follows:
hs. w SWISS federal council would have
ms5,.p.'ea sed 10 Cooperate In friendly
sssa 'i t.n ~ order TO end further blood
Sons. W, rs the presidents OF both
ann. african republics have directly
order soael INC British government In
oales y" conclude peace on a basis indi-
s ~ W, Itself against me nronossi' sr ma
g NJ furthermore the British Government
tsn , Iss0'4red 70 the cabinet a, Washing
ini., va. u Ola not propose 10 accent the
fe5.,sg, nuon Of any power. the Swiss
fesonr. council TO its regret, must also
ne g g. NE idea Of taking any steps on
p Ts ,,as. o. the request made by the
M. p M, Of the South African repub-
3heie remains for the federal
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A Csrnegie-Frick Truce.

81, Mh York, March Ala special TO
vac world from Atlantic City says:
Andrew Carnegie, Henry Phipps. A.
a. a. Aoreland. +. T. f. Loveioy and
.naIies N. schwab are here and they
lany '0'"e'
ar, Fhipps Mr. Moreland and Mr..
s'seloy since the Carnegie Frick liti-
ssuon started have been supposed to
Vh ne side Of Mr.. Frick.
en-. s sleel magnates are almost con-
ss.nuy together. but not one OF them
,. ~ y induced 10 say what effect their
aasnaship and intimacy will have upon
s. ssuils now pending in the Pittsburg
- Npoii IS current that truce has
~ ~ established between Messrs Car
"ls and Frlck
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LOUISIANA PURCHASE.
speclal Committee Appointed for
the Centennial Celebration

Washington, March 2i-Mr Dazell,
fpa from the House committee on
rules. presented a report from mat COM ,l,.,,
nlttee for the appointment OF speelal
committee Of nine to consider an pro-
posed legislation relative to the eelepra-
lion OF the one-hundredth anniversary
Of The purchase Of the Louisiana Terri
tory. al ST. Louis. IN 1903. Tne speaker
appointed the following committee
Messrs. Tawney, Mimi, steele iiIu"
Sherman. n. ", JOY, Mo- CorIss, alen,'
Williams. Miss. Bartlett, Ca, ana Otey
Va, Democrats. ia
The House then resumed the consia-
Grafton OF the Loud bin. relating 70 sec
ond class mail matter.
Mr.. Bromwell (0) was the ilrst
speaker today. He advocated the pass
age OF the bill.
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PAINTER BAN Is DEAD.
fingered Until G o'clock This Norn-
ing, When He Died.

John II. Balm the painter whose APP
proachiug death was chonicled IN last
nights News" fingered until shortly
after o'clock this morning when he
dieB he victim OF the accident which
bsfei him while az work In the city and
county building two weeks ago. His
remains were conveyed 10 the under-
takers establishment OF Joseph William
Taylor. where preparations are being
made Tor the funeral He leaves a
vie and family Of grown up children.
The deceased was a native Of Scotland
ana sixty years OF axe. He viii be
buried from his own residence, No. $50
Second street. on Friday Afternoon at
O'Clock
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FATAL GRADE CROSSING.
Two Girls Killed by n Locomotive on
a Chicago Street.

Chicago. March 2i.--J.nnie Patterson
was killed and her sister. Maggie, was
fatally injured here today by locomo-
tive az the crossing OF the Belt railway
at Twenty-ninth street and Stewart
Avenue.
The girls, neither Of whom appeared
TO be over II years OF age, were on
their way to work. They did not see
the engine. which was backing rapidly
towards them. and both were run over.
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New MACHINERY for Johannesburg.

Houghton. Mich, March 2l.-Leading
mine managers and engineers from the
Transvaal. who have visited the copper
district since the beginning OF the Boer
war. regard the destruction OF mining
plants In the Transvaal as highly prob
able Mine managers are here 10 place
orders for new equipment Immediately
after the destruction OF the old ma
chinery one Johannesburg mine man
ager now here has full plans and speci-
fications for a new plant which VIII
cost about sl000.0JO. Leading Ameri-
can machinery manufacturers have
made conditional bids on probably $50
900 900 worth OF new mining machinery
for South African gold mines.
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Denied BY Christian scientists.

Portland, Ore, March 2l.-Christian
Senllsts Of Portland deny that Mrs.
Elizabeth T struble, who was SEN
fenced to a term In jail az Sioux Falls,
s b, Monday, for sending obscene lit
Esiure through the mails, has ever at
my time been a Christian Scientist
a. stated Mrs. Struble published her
N1er here for some time. but not as a
Christian Scientist Journal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-21
Finances ia India.

Calcutta, March 2l.-lntroduclng the
budget today 20 the financial members
OF the Indian council. Clinton Ddwkins
alluded to the enormous flow Of gold
lndiaward He said II had been decided
TO coin an additional million OF silver
rupees.
In spite Of the famine, he added, the
country has attained the gold standard
through the continued closure Of the
minis and the ordinary operations Of
trade without adding to the Indebted
ness OF India and the uncertainty In re-
gard to the falling and chsnglng OF the
rate Of exchange having become a
thing Of the past
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-21
Giving Preference TO soldiers.

Washington. March 2l.-The Senate
committee on civil service today author
lied favorable report upon the bill in
PRODUCED BY Senator Plat Of New York.
giving preference TO soldiers OF the Civil
war in positions OF ciyll service OF the
government The committee recom-
mends an amendment including soldiers
OF the Spanish war and Of the war In
the PHILIPPINES.
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A Years Time Granted.

Washington, March A.-Secretary
Hay and Ambassador Cambon today
signed a protocol extending the time al
lowed for the ratification OF the French
reciprocity treaty.
by the terms Of the protocol. the
treaty is TO be ratified las soon as pos
slble and within twelve months from
date"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-21
Trustee for swindling Concern.

Chicago March 2l.-After considera-
BILE bitter opposition from creditors a
trustee was today appointed for the
bankrupt Combination Investment Co..
an alleged "get-rich-quick" concern
which failed recently and which Is said
to have swindled people all over the
country. The liabilities are about $780,
600 and assets $4,000. II Is said the
creditors number more than 1900, al
though only about 500 have filed their
claims.
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The Venezuelan Revolution.

New York, March Ella special TO
lat HERALD from Port OF Spain. Trini-
sad says.
Inc Venezuelan gunboat General
Tespo has arrived from La Guayra.
a large force OF Venezuelan troops,
y : SAID. are on their way to Bolivar
Y itlnioree Gen. Rolando, who is being
aNeEed by the Hernandez reyolu-
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No strike Yet, but Coming.

Cleveland, O., March 2l-President
James O'Connel OF the International
Machnists' union arrived here from
Chicago today and held long confer
ence today with the officials OF the local
machinists' union In regard to the pro-
posed strike in this city.
A meeting will be held tonight at
which II Will be decided whether a
strike win take place. Mr.. O'Connell
said.
mo national strike has yet been
called, but arrangements are being
made for one. In Cleveland the men
want so little that cannot understand
why the employers should prefer TO
have a strike on their hands"
II is said 2.l0O machinists win go out
in this city II strike is ordered.
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shot In the Neck.

Toledo, o., March 2l.--Willlam A.
Bunker, a prominent attorney and MILL
tary man, was found dead In his Office
today with bulle, wound In the back
OF his neck. A revolver lay on the floor
near him. II Is not known whether Il
was murder or suicide
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Crushed In His Engine.

Altoona, Pa. March l.-The engine
hauling the second section Of the west
ern express due here this morning from
some cause unknown left the track at
east end OF the Altoona yard and fell
over on IT'S side Engineer Adam Kauff-
man. aged As. OF Harrisburg, was
crushed in his cab and died soon after.
None OF the passengers was injured.
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Naval Demonstration Against China.

Berlin. March Plan official agency
today gave out a Washington dispatch
setting forth that American warship
sent 10 Taku Is intended to participate
IN an eventual Joint naval demonstra-
ton should China persist in her re-
fusal 20 suppress the sects hostile 10
Christians
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MADE A FATAL JUMP.
Foreman of Druggists Shop Falls
From am Elevator.

Seattle. Wash. March al. NJ. Falk-
ner. foreman OF the wholesale DEPART
ment Of Stewart & Holmes druggists
here. jumped from an ascending eleya.
tor at the second story. missed II and
fell to the basement He died in an
hour
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mo- Reiense PoIiticaI PrIsoners.

Lima, Peru Mafcn q, via. Galveston,
Texas.--l! Is reported that President
Romano is making arrangements 10 lib
crate all political prisoners In Peru.
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Fatal Hallway Collision.

Mason Ci.y, Ia. March Ain head
end collision between a passenger and
freight train on the Chicago, Milwaukee
g. ST. Paul railway az Hull, conductor
Mike MCKeever was Killed and Brake
man French injured.
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Kniser Gives a Lunch.

Berlin, March 2l.-Emperor William
today entertained at lunch the minister
OF foreign affairs, Count Won Buelow,
the ambassadors and their wives and
the naval and military attaches.
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Killed in a Runaway.

Winnipeg, Man. March 2i.--Gavin
Ross. Of Emerson. nominated to oppose
Hon. McFadden In the late bye-election.
was killed In a runaway accident Of
which his wife was a witness.
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council IN the circumstances nothing
hut 10 express us sincere wish tnat 'ne
belligerents VIII have succeeded, az no
too distant date, in finding a basis LOT
an understanding honorable TO poth
parties"
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LAWSON SAYS no.

When the matter was looked W by q
"News" man today Mr.. Lamson author
ICED this statement:
THE business interests OF Mr.. Torbet
and myself 10 this company are idenu-
cal. and there is no friction between
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MURDERER OF GOV. GoEBEL.
His Name Given as "Tallow Dick"
Combs-IIis Business Il Barber.

Lexington. KY. March PA special
from Beattysville. says that "Tallow
Dick" Combs. who has been mentioned
as the man who shot Goebcl, Is noN hid
ing but Is conducting his barber shop
there
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municipal council Of the city Of Dub
lin, Ireland. as follows:

lin, Ireland. as follows:
Resolved, that this council OF cor
porations, city OF Dublin, place on rec
ord their high appreciation OF the honor
conferred on the lord mayor by the
President OF the United States on the
occasion OF his recent visit TO Washing
ton, and the warm reception extended
10 him. And also to the governors Of
the States and mayors who granted
him the freedom Of the several cities
To the governor OF the navy yard at
Brooklyn, and generally 10 the citizens
OF the United states for their generous
hospitality"
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Dublin Thanks Mckinley.

Washington. March 2l.-The President
has received q copy OF resolution
recently adopted unanimously BY the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-04
gy Charles if. Sheldon.

...o,,ea aqlpl putltshed t1l baok form bg the Gop1sssgalt' sat1s11re Publishing Co. 0f Ch5eago
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he was sleeping at the rate of several
miles an hour. could see nothing.
Every night for week that dog rout-
ed the farmer ont OF his bed bv his
barking. Fhen tile disguised farmer
concluded to try his dog. as Il cattle
herder. but as soon as lie got near the
herd Il brindle cow took after him
and ran the beast ont of the pasture.
Then the disguised farmer turned on
tile dog, saving: You are just like
the democratic party, darn We: you
are always barkin' when there i nuti:-
I'M to bark at but for actual business
you amt worth a durn. Mail and
Breeze.
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\ job lot of Sunfiower League
badges Bill Sapp and Co.. have ex-
elusive agency Will sell nj cost.
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BANNER.

d. Mcknight is still Oh the sick
list.
Mr.. Guilbert will winter about 20
head of Mr. Frakes- cattle this win
ter.
Mr. and Mrs. y. Mcknight arc en-
joying visit from their daughter,
Mrs. Miller.
The Banner school went to Castle
Rock last Saturday. They took their
dinners and stayed all day. All re-
port Il pleasant time.
Quite number of the Banner peo-
pie gathered at the school house last
Friday night to listen to the political
debate. Ira TiIton and Mr.. Wheeler
were all that showed up AIr. Wheeler
in his speech. rel ar cd: That we
had better pull down the An crican-
flag and wipe the disgrace off Of IT. "
We would like Mr.. Wheeler to under
stand that the people of Banner, re-
CARELESS of party, have more respect
for our government than to pun down
the flag. and as to Mr.. Tilton's speech
we wiiI-say as one of his audience re-
marked after lie had finished: "IIe
was very good fer the kind but lie
wasn't very good kind"
a: w. Purinton has just completed
a new frame barn.
Miss Moore is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Manner. She viii locate either
here or in Wallace county.
The services at the school house
were well attended Sunday evening
Mr. Garragus took Rev. NaHderIiB'S
place in the pulpit.