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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
H0LDUP AT MAMMOTH.
Hans Harsell Given Relief That Was
Not Looked For.
Special Correspondents.

Special Correspondence.
Mammoth, Feb ia daring hold-up
was accomplished here at between II
and u O'Clock last night Hans IIar-
sell the proprietor Of the Harsell sa-
loon. was returning home and when he
was within fifty yards Of his residence
a couple OF masked men. armed with
revolyers. stepped in front Of him and
told him to hold up his hands. As the
demand was made one OF the men
pushed a pistol In Mr.. Harsells face
and with this as persuader his hands
were raised In the air. one OF the men
then began searching Harsell ana soon
relieved him OF his pOcketbo0k. which
contained a couple Of checks IN their
haste the footpads failed 10 discover
some money In Mr. Harsells vest
pocket amounting 70 over $50 and q
very valuable watch which be carried
at the time was also missed. Az soon
as they had taken the pocketbook and
made sure that their victim was not
armed they told him to go 10 his house
and not leave II until they had had
ample time 10 get away. The checks
were some which Mr.. Harsell had taken
In that day and Il Is not likely that an
attempt VIM be made 10 turn them into
money. The hodups had a pretty good
start before the officers were notified
and no trace OF them has as vet been
found. The check only amounted 20
Si1.25 and Mr. Harsell CONSIDERS him
self extremely lucky In getting on so
casV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
STOCKHOLDERS DIFFERENCES.
4. W. Hanson Produce Company
NAV be brought Into Court.

The differences existing between the
minority and majority stockholders Of
the T. w. Hanson Produce company
VIII be aired IN the courts. II is UNDER
stood
Recently Mrs, r. W. Hanson, who
owned the control Of the stock sold her
interest % the Cosgrln- Enright COM
pany but the new purchasers have not
as yet secured possession owing. L Is
said. 20 the attitude o. the minority
tOckholders. who have had control Of
the business since the death Of the head
Of the firm, +. w Hanson. which &C.
CURED a couple Of years ago.
IL was learned today that the Cos
gTlfi-Enrght company had decided 70
take quo warranto proceedings against
the minority stockholders 10 compel
them % turn the business over.
Up 20 a late hour this afternoon no
such suit had been filed. bat interesting
proceedings are promised should the
case ever reach court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
DIR, ODELL RESIGNED.
Position of Quarantine Physician De-
stroyed Practice and Enjoyment.

DR.. T. George Odell today rendered
his resignation as Salt Lakes quaran-
tine physician. The reasons assigned
are that IN view Of the risks which the
office involves the salary is entirely
inadequate that the performance OF
duties connected with the position prac-
tically ostracises him from society and
prevents the enjoyment OF the company
or friends. Not only this. but the doc
tors regular practice has been made 10
suffer; taking into consideration all
sides OF the question h. concluded 20
resign.
II is said that Dr. Willard Croxall
will be rendered the position.
There are now fourteen cases OF
smallpox and one OF measles at the
isolation hospital
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
DESIGNATING THE T0MBS.
How Chinese Empress 0owager Wreaks Her
Vengeance,
Destroys Tombs of Reformer's Ances-
tors, and Offers big Reward for
Him, Dead or Alive.

Pekin, Feb. l6.-An imperial edict Just
issued commands Ii Hung Chang 70
desecrate and destroy the tombs OF
the ancestors OF the Chinese reformer
Kang Yu Wei. and offers 100000 taels
for the capture OF Kang Yu Wei dead
or alive.
Though the edict purports TO emanate
from the emperor II IL evidently the
work OF the dowager empress whose
bitterness towards the reformers is thus
further evidenced
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
For Letters of Administration.

Maria LOOMS Dewey petitioned the
probate court today TO appoint her ad-
ministratrlX OF the estate Of her de.
ceased husband. Albert c. Dewey, who
died at Grays Lake, Idaho Feb. z,
1900, The property OF the estate con-
sists Of real estate in this city Of the
value Of $500 The heirs are the pc
titloner and the sons and daughters OF
deceased, residents Of Idaho.
Bailey c. iOungson also petitloned the
probate court today for letters OF ad-
ministratIon In the estate Of Margaret
G, Y0ungson. deceased. the wife Of Pc
tltiuner Mrs. Youngson died at Butte
on Nov 18th, 1898, leaving an estate,
consisting of an interest in on-produc-
ing mining claims. In Salt Lake and
Summit counties, Of the value OF $500.
The heirs are petitioner and Hazel X.
Youngson. the year-old daugh-
ter Of deceased.
Both petitions Will be heard Satur-
day March g.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
monaghan
IS CONVICTED.
Low Sing Charged With Killing a
Fellow Countyman,
RESULT OF A CARD GAME.
Condemned Wan Claimed That lie
Killed Ills Adversary In Self.ue-
Tense Dlmeuit 10 Find q Jury'

Low Sing. the Chinaman who has
been on trial for his life the last three
days at Brigham city, for the assas-
snatlon Of lp sue, fellow country
man, was last night convicted Of MUIR
der in the first degree, by the jury
which consumed little over an hour
In arriving at that conclusion.
Sing viii be sentenced TO death at
once, either by shooting or hanging, as
be may choose, and when that sentence
shall have been executed. he will be
the first Chinaman ever put to death by
the State OF Utah, The murderer has
appeared calm throughout the trial. and
he listened TO the reading OF his doom
without trem0r
This blood thirsty celestial committed
the crime Of which he was convicted
on Saturday, December 3, at Kelton.
The Southern Pacific had q gang OF
Chinese employed there, and card-play-
ing was their chief pastime A quar-
rel over one OF these games arose be-
tween Sing and Sue, and the former left
the table very hurrledly and finding a
butcher knife, IA inches long. in the
adjoining room, he grabbed II and
rushed upon Sue. stabbing him to the
heart. Sing does not deny having
killed the dead man. but he claims that
he did II in self-defense. That Sue,
aided by other Cinnamon. had robbed
him Of SlGQ and also brutally assaulted
him.
Public interest was well awakened In
the trial, but when II came TO impan-
cling a jury, considerable difficulty was
encountered, eighteen out Of the thirty
talesmen which were called In ayowed
that their prejudice against the Chinese
was so strong that they could not sit
on the trial impartially.
The defendants cause was looked af-
ter by Attorneys ]. d. Call and George
Il. Chdse. while the prosecution was
conducted by g. II. Jones The State
contended that ten minutes elapsed be.
tween the alteration and the execu-
ton Of the dastardly deed, and that
malice and elaboration was plainly ex-
hibited in the crime.
Sing. by his own request. was permit
ted TO be sworn by the Chinese meth
cd. II was q uniqae ceremony, which
was begun hy holdiheiA plate nigh In
the afr and letting IL fall 10 the floor.
In which direction the condemned man
pointed two fingers while the oath was
being administered The attorneys for
the defense are very much annoyed by
the verdict. insisting that Il can not be
sustained by law or Justice however Il
Is not known whether or not they win
appeal the case The man who was
killed IS said 10 have been a desperate
character. having taken the lives Of sew
eral Of his countrymen
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
AMERICAN EXPEDITION.
Expect Heavy Campaigning In the
Mountains of Camarines.

Manila. Trsuday, Feb. IS. $3.50 p. NJ
Brig. Gen. Alfred f. Bates, and Brig.
Gen. Bell. with the Forteth and Forty
NTH infantry Keelcrs battery. and
many pack mules, started today for ths
r.s..sslsaaal Isntaanuiuae
The cruiser Baltimore and the trans.
ports Tartar and Athenian, compose
the fleet which. with the gunboats &C.
companylng. viii land al Nueva Cas-
cares. aud sweep the province. II is
expected there will BE- much campaign
ing In the mountains.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16

In the pttlo mountainous department
OF Santander, on the border VI Nene-
zuela, and has been confined 20 that de-
parment, with the exception OF an un-
successful attempt OF the reyolutlonIsts
TO force their way up the Magdalena
river. Two battles were fought, In both
Of which the reyoluti0nists were badly
beaten Then they made a desperate
attempt 10 slip by the government
forces and - straight from Santander
TO Bogota, intending TO pick up recruits
on the way They were beaten back
into the mountains and General Casabi-
anca is hot after them with 1900 men.
Gen. Domlnguez has circled around
In front Of them with 10000 men, and
he holds Cucuta. This place is be-
tween the reyolutionists and Venezuela
and is the only available pass 20 that
country. whittier the reyolutionlgts
would hope 20 escape as @ last resort.
Thus the rebels are hemmed in, trapped
"a force Of 5000 men threatened by TO-
600 troops one one side and 1900 on
the other, and with no avenue OF escape
before them. Tie result Is a foregoue
conclusion. ] except 20 receive udings
any day 81 the eXtingulshment Of the
rebellion"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
PROFESS IGNORANCE.
No Omcial Denial OF the Alliance
Proposition.

Washington, Feb ls-Lord Rose
berys statement IN parliament yester-
day TO the effect that last December the
British government made an ursuccess-
ful overture 10 the United States and
Germany for an alliance has caused the
greatest surprise among the state de-
partment officials, ana while they are
not IN a position to make an official de-
NAL they do not hesitate privately 10
assert their absolute ignorance Of any
overtures Of the kind described. officials
here intmaied that as an opponent Of
the present English government Lord
Rosebery is not In a position TO speak
0y card as TO what took place In mat
tiers as important as this.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
|lRDERS TO The
BRITISH FLEET.
...,s At Portsmouth Directed to be
Manned and Made Ready for Sea-
Forty-seven WarShips at Hand.

..a.p,ish Admiralty ia Preparing the Navy for Work
yuoOrt Alarmed al Boer Adyance-Ameriean Vessel Runs
o,a,Lods with Four-DeaiI OF Gen. French's Rapid Ad.
CAPTURES Many Cattle and Sheep Saw Few Beers
,.;,aou in London Kimberley ReIie-NO Heavy Fight
:, psoored Whereabouts Of Beers Puzzles the Experts
u.,se Turning Movement on the Stock Exchange
Oouo,s Of Trap-Boers Completely Dispersed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Hernandez Revolution Gaining.

New York Feb. 1.-THE Heralds
latest adyices from Venezuela are that
the Hernandez revolution is active and
Is gaining.
General Ron, commanding a force Of
revolutlonlsts, attacked 100 govern
ment troops under Generals Martin and
Gueyara, at Guarico The government
troops were defeated. Eight hundred
rifles and a large QUANTITY Of ammuni-
ton fen into the hands 81 the reyolu-
tionists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16

'The Beers are smuggling tobacco
into camp through natives.
"A local factory is turning out excel
lent horse sausagos and another Is max
ing nourishing soup, which Is much APP
preciated by the troops. who certainly
have Increased in strength since these
were served out
The escape OF the Associated Press
correspondent was most adventurous
and arduous Leaving Ladysmth the
evening Of February 10, guided by a ma
tive, he soon encountered l}0er patrol,
who fired upon him Escaping the pa
troll he crawled twenty-five miles Of the
toughest and stoniest paths, hiding In
native huts and kraals during the day
and proceeding at night once a Boer
patrol came 10 the door Of the hut
where he was hiding under blankets.
He swan the Tugela river and reached
Chleyeley the morning Of February -,
where he took the train for Durham.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
kentucky Is Quiet.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. Ia Nothing was
done IN the case OF Beckham against
Taylor and Marshall before Judge Can't
rill today at Georgetown. BY agree.
was laid over until Wednesday, Feb a.,
In the meantime proceedings In both
cases are to remain In statu quo, while
the attorneys will confer and try to
agree on some mode Of procedure. The
matter is to be brought up before Judge
Cantrill at Frankfort Feb. %. II no
agreement is reached in the meantime
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
GREAT DAMAGE BY FLOODS.
Hundreds of Animals Drowned, and
Traffic suspended in Britain.

London, Feb. l6.-Rains and a rapid
thaw have caused many rivers to over
flow and there are unprecedented floods
in various parts Of the United Kingdom.
Several provincial towns are inundated,
great damage having been done TO
farmers Hundreds Of sheep and other
live stock have been drowned and much
Of the railroad traffic is suspended.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Senate Procedure.

Washington. Feb. 16.-The Republican
caucus Of the Senate today discussed
the order Of business in the Senate de-
Gliding TO take up the bill providing a
government for Puerto Rico next after
the disposal OF the Hawaiian bill. At
tention was called TO the resolution for
seating Senator Quay but no action
was taken upon It, the suggestion be-
ing made that as It is a privileged ques-
ton. Il can be taken up at any time.
II was also decided 10 have Republicans
succeed Democrats IN number OF APP
pointments In the Senate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Attorney Gets His Fec.

The case OF Mary Morris vs. l.. p Kel-
sey was tried before Judge Hiles today,
and after the taking OF testimony the
court gave judgment for plaintiff.
The suit was for the foreclosure OF
a certain mortgage but the question
for decision was whether. under the
terms Of the mortgage, the plaintiff was
entitled 10 attorneys fees. The court
decided she was and awarded her at
torney a fee Of SIS. with interest from
December 1886
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
ESTATE OF EDWARD BRAIN.
orson Rumel Appointed Administrator
Under a $500 Bond.

The contest among the heirs Of the
late Edward Brain, over the appoint
ment Of an administrator, was settled
today by Judge Hiles choosing Orson
Rumel 10 nh the position. Mr., Rumel's
bond was fixed az $500,
II will be remembered that Emily
Peters Brain was removed as adminls-
tratriX some time ago. az the request Of
the heirs on the ground that she had
married again after her appointment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Army Promotions.

Washington, Feb 1.-THE following
nominations were today sent to the
Senate by the President
Army-U. :. v. commissary depart
mcnt Captain NJ. X. Peterson, COM
missary with rank OF major: First
Lieutenant c. r. Krauthoff, Fourteenth
infantry, commlssary with rank OF
captain.
Quaftermaster's department; Captain
l. ". Lttell, quartermaster with rank
OF major.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Brooms High Enough.

Chicago, Feb. i6.-There was a quiet
meeting Of the members OF the Union
Broom company, known as the Broom
Corn Trust, IN this city, and it is said
an effort was made TO advance the price
Of brush from 500 to $500 ton, but
the wiser heads thought {, best not TO.
The dealers outside claim this viii be
done at the next meeting.
From all sections come reports Of in
creased acreage this year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
OF INTEREST TO ATTORNEYS.
Judge Hiles win Try Benbrook Case
Gases on Calendar Postponed.

Clerk Blair today issued the following
notice 70 members OF the bar
by reason Of the nOn-arriyal Of
Judge Norrell Judge Hiles. on Monday
next will preside al the trial Of the
Benbrook murder case. This will neces-
state the postponement Of the cases
now set for trial In Judge Hiles' de-
partment TO the time Of the conclusion
Of the Benbrook trial. which will prob
ably last several days The cases now
standing on the calendar will be reset
for trial AT the conclusion OF the Ben
brook trial !"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Walking WATCH TODAY.

ST. Louis, Feb. l6.--Cox leads in the
six day walking match with Barnes and
Day close up. Campana has fourth
place. too far behind to be able TO bet
ter himself. The others are practically
out Of the race but are still walking.
Cox, Barnes and Day look worn out
and are liable 20 collapse at any time.
Score az 10 a. m. Cox 1851 Barnes
1910 Day ISIS. Campana 4i6l5, Gra-
ham 1910 IIegelman 1910, Deadn 1921;
Hart 3li1h, Glick 81 10
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Samoan Treaty Ratified.

Washington, Feb i6.--The exchange
OF Publications Of the Samoan treaty
took place today az the state depart
ment. and Il Is presumed that similar
exchanges occurred at the foreign OF.
fees In London and Berlin. This IL the
last ceremony necessary 10 give fun ef-
feet TO the Samoan agreement though
as a matter OF form and public informa-
ton here IN the United States at least
II may be necessary TO proclaim the
treaty.
Secretary Hay represented the Unit
ed states. Lord Pauncefote Great
Britain, and Mr.. Won Holleben Ger
many.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
DAMAGE SUIT FILED.
John Parkin Wants $1,000 Of the
salt Lake Railroad for Injuries.

John Parhn filed Ssult against the
salt Lake City Railroad company In the
Third district court today 10 recover
$500 for alleged personal injuries re-
celve1 through being thrown on
grader by one Of the defendant COM
pany's cars.
The complaint alleges that on Janu-
AIRY /, 1900, plaintiff was In the employ
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
MAuDE AMEY SHEPARD DEAD
Daughter Of Richard B. Shepard Sue
cumbs to Peritonitis.

Maude Amey Shepard. the daughter
OF Hon Richard b Shepard, died this
morning from an attack OF perltonitis.
from which she had been suffering since
last saturday. Maude Amey Shepard
was a sweet, amiable girl. whose
tender nature endeared her 10 all her
companions. and doubly riveted the
bonds Of affection which tied her 10
the home which is now rendered dark
and sad. Her funeral viii take place
from the home OF the parents. i6l south
East Temple street. Sunday at $50 ,.
m.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Again TO the United States.

London. Feb. l6.-Henry White, secre-
tary OF the United states embassy at
tended the annual meeting Of the Royal
Geological society toby TO receive In
behalf Of Mr. Grove X. Gilbert geolo-
gist Of the United states geological sur
very, the Woilaston Medal, annually
awarded Tor the most important geolog-
zeal discoveries. This Is the third time
the honor has gone 10 the United States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Big storm Promised.

Washington, Feb. l6-special weather
bulletin:
Heavy snow will probably continue in
middle and north Atlantis States dur
ing next twenty four hours and viii be
followed by several days OF severe cold
weather. WILLIS l.. MOORE,
Chief United States Weather Bureau.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Anniversary of Prcst. Faure's Death.

Paris. Feb. 1.-THE anniversary OF
the death OF President Faure (Feb. l6,
1891 was observed today by visit OF
President Loubet to his tomb and a
memorial service IN the Church Of the
Madeleine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Gcrmnn Troons In Chlnn.

Shanghai, Feb. 1.-THE German au-
thorities q. TsIn Tan fort (Kiao Chou
Bay have sent $50 men and two guns
70 kiao Chou to protect the railroad
engineers and the property there from
an attack on the part Of the rioters at
Kiao Mu, which is threatened.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
BrKnn In EloridA.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. lev. J.
Bryan arrived here today and left for
Brooksvllla to visit his cousin, VIII
liam Jennings He will return 10 Jack
sonyille Wednesday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Gen. Williams Dead

Harrisburg. Pa, Feb. i6-Gen E. G.
Williams. who served With distinction
in the Mexican and Civil wars and
raised the flag on the cita9els OF Chipul-
tepec and City Of Mexico died today at
his home in Chapman. aged IS years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Big Fire AZ Bowdle. 5. ID.

Bowde S. D., Feb IA fire in the
business district last night caused a
loss Of from $4,000 to Sl20 900, partial
" insured. The postoflce, Peoples
Bank and seven business firms were
burned out
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
No Civil Service Appropriation.

Washington. Feb l6-Mr Mudd's mo-
tlon In the House 20 strike out the ap-
preparation for the civil service COM
mission, was carried, IS TO 81.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
Report of National Banks.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE comptrol-
Ter Of the currency today issued a call
for reports Of the condition OF national
banks at the close OF business. Tuesday,
Feb IL 1000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
NO FURTHER NEWS.

1870 p m.-The government leader.
Mr. a. j. Balfouy. has Just announced In
the House Of Commons that the war
office has no further news from the seat
Of war.
The dispatch from Ca9etown today
announcing Gen. French's arrival at
Kimberley Is taken here as setting at
rest the doubt as 10 what had been
achieved by the movement because In
i the words are used. the relief Of
Kimberley"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
MAGERsFONTBIN ABANDONED.

London. Feb. l6.--Gen. Roberts also
sent the following dispatch:
"Jacobsdal, Feb, l6.--I have good
trenches have been abandoned, and that
the Beers are endeavorIng to escape.
Gen French Is securing the country
north Of Kimberley One OF Gen. Kelly
kenney's brigades Of infantry is in
pursuit Of a large Boer convoy NOV
ing towards Bloemfontein."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16

office makes public a dispatch from
Field Marshal Lord Roberts saying
"Jacobsdal, Feb. 1.-THE following
from Gen. French was received this
morning
II have completely dispersed the
enemy from the southern side OF Kim
berley from Alexander's Fonteln to
Ohphant's Fonteln, and am now going
to occupy their ground. Have captured
the enemy's lager ard store supplies,
and supplies Of ammunition. Casualties
about twenty OF all ranks.
Kimberley cheerful and we'll
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
'AERE ARE THE norps,

sS.srr lsoa lsn,arkaele feature OF Lord
"a 4 Ss alC eablesram is the faci
: y 81 I,lso s.is advance base Of T supn
y, s'iiSh eor',, - 20 word explaining
!, . ND q ' sni. presence there
4, s.al .srd Finch ss Encountered s4 Sn''h ne
h 49,, y sDcn M 5 INFLICTED decisive
"s's.l kays y y. Beers Il ls believed
'' mentioned It, a. such q
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-16
occUPt JAcoBspAL.

Outside Jacobsdal, Orange Free state,
Thursday, Feb, l5.-Jacobsdal Is now In
possession Of the British. Yesterday a
small cavalry patrol entered the place
and found II full OF wounded, including
several British from Rensberg, The
place was. occupied by only small
force, which fell back before the patrol.
after a series Of small skirmishes. A
battery OF artillery shelled the envlrons
and drove out the last OF the Beers,