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The age-herald., 1900-01-03
EFFECT IN LONDON
Press Pleased at the Two Victories But
 aa is Still Dubious

1T ondon January 8.4:45 a. m.-Although the continuance of minor successes 'gratifies the British public, 1t is not forgotten that the larger aspects of the campaign are unchanged. As the Daily News remarks: s'It is a day of small mercies.'
 The importance of both General French's and Colonel Pitchers victories lies in the effect that they are likely to have on the colonial Dutch. The latest dispatch from Douglass confirms the earlier report that the Boer laagers consisted chiefly of Brit ish subjects, Who, on the arrival of the small Free State commando, accepted, prob ably, an invitation to throw in their lot with the Boers thus terrorizing the loy- alfsts, who are now jubilant.
 A Cepetown dispatch reports that the ..rebels in Barkley district are demoralized by the British occupation of Dordrecht. Should 1t turn out that the Dutch rebellion is thus being diminished, it will be mat ter of great relief for the British cam paign."
 The Standard remarks:
 "Until the Tugela has been crossed and Gadysmitcl relieved it would be idle to deny that the political situation in Cape Colony is one of very great danger, and if, unhappily,, General Butler is again de- Heated it will be necessary to dispatch 100000 additional men to keep the Dutch in order.''
 Winston Churchills estimate that 250,000 men will be required to defeat the forces of the two republics has been ridiculed in many quarters; but as a matter of fact, this number is already almost reached without the extra 100000 which the Stand ard foresees might be required.
 Eight Transports Chartered
 Yesterday the admiralty chartered eight more large transports. When all the troops destined for South Africa join those al- ready there, Lord Roberts will Joe in com- nnand of about 0OO men. Thirty thousand are now afioat or ready to embark.
 Military observers, in view of what these figures mean, cannot see how the British can fail to crush the Boers by mere force of numbers.
 The morning papers are unanimous in praising the gallantry of the Canadian and colonial troops. The Times says:
 ''The mother country will share with the Canadians and Australians in the pride and qualification they must feel at the fine qualities displayed by their troops in this flashing little engagement"
 The Standard says: 'The Canadians and Australians had been spelling for a fight. Now they, have had their opportunity, and they have greatly distinguished themselves by their coolness and discipline. From the view point of imperial unity, the little fight may fairly be described as one of the most gratifying events recorded in the recent his- tory of the British race"
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Great Enthusiasm

Oxaca, Mexico, January 2-Great enthu- siasm marked the plebiseit, for this Is President Diaz' native state. and the stronghold of the liberal party Tne peo- pie voted en masse for his nomination as candidate for the presidency during the term beginning next December. Popular sentiment was all one way, and was not confined to the upper classes of society Oxaca will be a unit for General Diaz The news from other states of majorities piled up for the re-nomination of General Diaz created a feeling of satisfaction. The novelty of the pleb.scit excited universal interest
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
BRITISH TROOPS UNDER FLICKER
 SCORE 4 VICTORY AT SUNNYS|DE
The BoeB Were Forced to Leave Their laaga and Forty P-
 oneB in the Hands of the English Soldiers,

pluckily returned to render assistance. He was wounded in the leg and his horse was killed.
 Meanwhile, Lieutenant Ryan, who had worked magnificently, reported that the veldt on the right of the enemy was clear, whereupon Major De Rougemont ordered the guns to trot. They arrived within fifteen hundred yards of the laager, unlim- bered and planted five shells in as many minutes within the iaager. Immediately the enemy could be seen streaming over the kopje They were completely surprised, but quickly opened well directed fire. A representative of the Associated Press had the privilege of carrying an order to the Toronto company at double quick in to action. The order was received with great satisfaction The company rushed forward until within a thousand yards of the enemy's position, when it opened hot fire upon the kopje and completely sub dued the Boer fire.
 Wonderful Accuracy
 The British artillery shelled the position with wonderful accuracy, while Lieutenant Ryan, with mounted infantry, worked round and completely uncovered the fire of the Boers, who had been ensconced in the bushes.
 Menwhile, Colonel Pitcher, with the Queens lancers taking advantage of every cover, made direct attack, the Austral- ians moving slowly, but surely and only shouting when they saw the enemy re- tiring under their steady fire. The Queens lancers behaved with coolne IS, laughing and chaffing even at the moment of great est peril
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
SOUTHERN TEXTILES
Expert Tompkins Takes. Most En-
 couraging View

Charlotte, N. C., January 2.-In an inter- view with an Associated Press representa- tive MT. D.. A. Tompkins, the well known cotton mill expert, takes most encourage ing view of textile conditions in the south
 In reply to question as to the prospects of new mill construction in 1900. Mr Tomp-
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Discussion of Philippine situation

Washington, January 2.-It is probable that very soon after the senate reconvenes there will be more or less discussion of the situation In the Philippines, the resolu- tions of Senators Tillman. Bacon, Nor gan and Hoar being urged as text for sreech-making. Senator Beveridge, of In- diana, who spent several months in the archipelago probably will make an elab- crate speech. He has had several confer ences with the president on the subject.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
The TexaS Arriyes at Brooklyn

New York, January 1.-The United States oattleship Texas. Captain Charles sigsbee commanding, arrived at the Brooklyn navy yard today from Newport News after hay ing brought from Havana the bodies of the sailors who lost their lives in the destruc- ton of the battleShip Maine. The Texas is to be placed in dry dock tomorrow to have her bottom cleaned.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
SCHOONER DRIVEN ASHORE
Eight Members of a Crew of Nine
 Were Lost

St. Johns, N F., January 1.-The sclloon- CT Puritan was driven ashore on Cabot is- land in a heavy gale yesterday and eight out of her crew of nine were lost Six were married men with families The sur vivor broke his arm. It Is feared that oth- CT disasters will be chronicled within a day or so, as the result of the same gale.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
To Equip Hospital Base

London, January 3.-At a meeting held at the London residence of Viscount Curzeos yesterday, a committee of ladies was form ed to equip a hospital base for the yeoman- ny. The Prince of Wales accepted the pres idency of the committee. The Duchess of Connaught and the Duchess of York agreed to serve as vice presidents.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
win Answer subpoens in Person

Louisville, Ky, January 2-At a confer ence held tonight the officers of the Louis vile Trust company decided to answer in person the subpoenas from Judge Cantrili s court. President Loving ard Vaulikeeper Speed will leave for Frankfort tomorrow morning. but they would not say whe thsf. they would take with chem ''hox- t59.''
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Wonderful Accuracy
A cted in Concert

Modder River, January 2.-Yesterdays cavalry expedition under General Babing- ton, commanding the Ninth and Twelfth Lancers, proves to have beea-ip- co opera tion with a similar movement from Bel mont. This, directed by General Wood, con- sisted of a flying column and force under Lieutenant Colonel Pitcher, from Belmont. This force moved into the territory between the Orange and Riet rivers. At Sunnysde, northwest of Douglass, 1t encountered a considerable commando, believed to be wholly composed of disloyal British sub- jects. General Babington's force proceed
 ed in the same direction, but on the north side of Riet river The result of this re- connoissance has not yet been reported.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
RenubIIoans Have Not Decided

Frankfort, Ky, January 2.-The republi- cans have not decided when they will hold their senatorial caucus, but 1t is now cer- tain that a republican will be nominated in view of the failure of the anti Goebel lead CTS to hold any considerable number of democrats out of the Blackburn caucus.
 Senator Mcconnell, populist, who did not participate with the democrats tonight. will vote for Blackburn, and with his vote Blackburn, according to the showing of to- nights caucus, will have S2 votes, as against 5i republicans, or 56 republicans and anti Blackburn democrats combined
 Papers in seventeen contested election cases affecting seats of house members have been filed with House Clerk Leigh. Two more may be filed tomorrow. Ten of the contestants are democrats and seven of them republicans The result of these cases will have an important effect on the contests over governor and lieutenant-gov- ernor
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Boers signaIed "Rats,,

F'rere Camp, January 1.-The Boers in- quired by heliograph today: Why is Rob- erts coming? What has Butler done
 The British replied: How did you like our Lyddtte in the late battle?"
 The Boers signalled in response "Ratsr'
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Pitcher Occupies Douglass

Douglass, Cape Colony, January -2.-Colo- mel Pitcher has occupied Douglass without opposition and has been received with en- thusiasm by the loyalists.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
HE RECEIVED EVERY VOTE Wild Der s-tration When Goe. bel Ma E Dominating Speech: THE FS g OF A BITTER FIGHT
 5$
 In Hi och of Acceptance MT. Black. bf aid When Election Was
 Puiged ofFraud Every Dem-
 ocract Would Win

Frankfort, Ky, January 2.-After four years of retirement former Senator Joseph Clay Styles Blackburn was chosen tonight by the joint caucus of the democratic mem- bers of the legislature as the successor of Senator Wm. Lindsay in the United States senate.
 Notwithstanding Backburn's nomination was foregone conclusion and his election morally certain, the proceedings of the caucus tonight aroused great interest, and were attended by a galaxy of Kentucky beauty and dense throng of Blackburn admirers.
 The caucus convened at 8 o'clock and was called to order by Senator Goebel, chair man of the joint caucus. There was wild demonstration in the gallaries when Goebel came into the hall before calling the caucus to order, the cheering continuing several minutes.
 Senators Alexander and Hays, democrats, and Mcconnell populist, stayed out of the caucus.
 Blackburn was placed in nomination by seratar Goebel, who said that the longest and bitterest-fght ever fought for senator in this state whfcA, began four years ago (when Deboe defeated Rlaekburn), was about to reach it's just termination. --s..--,
 The state capitol rang with cheers as s<s- placed Blackburn in nomination.
 Senator Farris made a short seeondlnE speech, and was followed by other mems bers who euIogized Blackburn and congrat- ulated the party on the united action or all of the democratic members in returning him to the senate.
 Senator Thomas asked that the roll be called. so that every democratic member might be given an opportunity to go on record for Blackburn. Senators Alexander and Hays failed to respond to their names; otherwise the vote was unanimous. Goebel was applauded when he voted for Black burn.
 Ballot Announced
 After the ballot was announced, showing that Blackburn had received the vote of every member present, the senator was brought into the hall by committee head- ed by Senator Triplett.
 In his speech of acceptance MT. Black burn said that the state election, when purged of fraud, would show that every democratic candidate for state offices had been fairly and honestly elected. He said he believed the democrats won the fight in November and he believed that demo- cratic legislature would not fail to carry the contests to a successful conclusion and give the state offices to the democra Sic con- testa nts, who were the rlg'htful claimants, and should now be in possession of them.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
New Equipments

London, January 3.-The Daily Mail makes the following statement this morn- ing: we understand that the defense com- mittee of the cabinet, after careful consid- eration of the defense of the empire, par ticularly in regard to artillery, will shortly call for the expenditure of f5,O0O0Oo to make good deficiencies and to place the na- tion on par with other great powers. The new equipment will be provided as speedily as possible, and while sufficiently mobile for use in the field, 1t is intended to be adaptable to the necessities of what are known as guns of position"
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Protest Against Swiss Government

London, January 3.-The Berlin corre- spondent Of the Standard says:
 '.The British representative at Berne has lodged a protest with the Swiss govern ment calling attention to the fact that re- cruiting for the Transyaal is in progress in Swiss territory. Many young men who were engaged to go to England for service were told on arriving at Marseilles that England no longer needed them, but that they could go to the Transvaal. It is said nat many have accepted this suggestion, and one hundred are reported to have sailed for Delagoa Bay in a French vessel.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
British Repulsed

Pretoria, January Hast night (Sun- dsy) the British in great force attacked Commandant Schoeman's commando in the Colesburg district and tried to storm the position. They repeated the attack this morning, but were forced to retreat, the Boers holding the position.
 The loss of the British is not known, but it is reported to have been heavy. The Beers consider 1t great compliment to the Transvaal that Lord Roberts should have been selected to the supreme command of the British forces.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
In Fine Form

London, January S.-The Daily Telegraph has received the following dispatch, dated January 2, from FTere Camp:
 "The weather is fine. The Tugela river is now fordable. General Buffers army is in fine form, ready and confident of the work before it."
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

TH0UGHTLESs-Me are thoughtless who never think; merchants are thoughtlese who never think-to advertise. The Age Herald Is the medium, thinking men.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
THE WEATHER.

FAIR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY; NOT so COLD WEDNESDAY,; LIGHT VARIABLE WINDS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-20
A WILLING INFORMER.
Ran Up Against the Real Thing in
Old Clothes.
(ScraDs.l

In a comfortable villa on the outskirts
OF the thrivingstown Of Smartun lives an
elderly gentleman of independent means,
whose cnief occupation, in fine weather,
is to wander about the nelghDOrhood I'M
parting bits OF useful information to the
resident ruSticS. That is TO say, he used
to do so until very recently, but his de-
sire TO enlighten the minds OF the people
has received a rude, II necessary, check.
Last week, while walking along the
high road which leads from SmaTtun TO
kIng'S Bunker, he noticed man, attred
in rough garments, sitting on q fence and
gazing Open-mOUthed at the rows OF tele-
graph wires which stretched along one
side Of the road.
Looking at the telegraph wires, my
man. inquired the phllanthrOpist.
Yes, sur, 1 be-, was the answer.
watching to see one of the many mes
Sages pass along, L SuppOSeE
Wei, yes, sur, l be, and the man
smiled as he replied.
'Ah, I'm afraid you won't see that,
and then in PLAIN, simple language, the
old gentleman explained why the mes
SageS were invisible as they flashed along
the wire; how the electric current was
generated, and how its alternate trans
mission and stOppage formed the signals
which stand for letters and words, etc.
The little lecture finished, he said:
Now, 1 think, you'll understand some
thing about the electric telegraph, eh?"
Yes, sur, thank'ee kindly. l think L
shall"
Are you looking for job?" was the,
next inquiry.
just now"
What are you working att"
well, I've been on the postOffice tele-
graph construction staff for nigh on five
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-20

struction given their young ones. who
are given the full FroebeI course, pro-
vided with a tree-shaded graveled play
ground for clear days and huge half
glass enclosed play hall for rainy times
and the winter. At midday from the
school kitchen. a simple, hot meal is
served out to the small boys and Girls
for the sum of cents apiece, if the
parents are able to pay, and gratis if
thew are not
"On Thursday, which, IN place of Sat
urday. is the Partisan school childs
holiday, the busy mothers of the free
kindergarten pupils are entitled to send
the youngsters to the ecole, where a
teacher is in charge, and keeps a Su-
pervising eye over the chicks while they
play about the yard and eat their
luncheon. [ must confess { don't think
we in America can do more for tho
good of our young people than that,
and the children l saw at these schools
were, in their tidy clothes, a credit to
the poor parents, who are put to it
often to find food for their mouths
EMILY HOLT.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-20

coast during the winter months, wrote
of Natal as a land OF smoke" Today
the exquisite atmosphere of that season
is blurred by the smoke that hangs or
brOods, ike a brown veil, over the pros
pect. Efforts are made by the farmers
and encouraged by special laws, to reg
ulate the practice, by combining It to Ger
tain seasons, and heavy penalties are i'm
posed upon the Willful firing OF grass.
But it is difficult to prevent either ac-
cidental or wantOn transgreSsiOn. Should
a fire break out when a high wind is
blowing it is vain to try and stem its
progress. On il sweeps over hill and dale,
licking up any inflammable thing that
may be within it's track, leaping over
roads, attacking tree plantations, de-
stroying buildings, should they interpOSe;
after dark lighting up the heavens with
the lurid glow of its enclrcling flames,
and girding the mountain sides with the
contortiOns of its blazing outlines II is
the aim of most good farmers in these
days not to burn their grass until the
spring rains have fallen and a new
growth is assured; and thus it came to
pass the other day that General Jou-
bert's column of raiders. by firing the
grass between themselves and our own
forces, was able to advance behind the
smoke, unseen and unmOleSted, into the
heart of our ravaged uplands.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-20

el purple orchid with the edge of the
petals cleaning with rhinestones, is,
1 see, one of the favorite designs, and
another is a lovely woman's face in
ivory, framed in her own soft falling
hair done in gold. Of course a fairly
broad ribbon must be mounted on
such buckle, and with delicate muslin
gowns 1 know girls who will wear gay
fantasy ribbons, as they are called,
woven of gold or silver thread, and then
embroidered in flowers"
Some girls" rather sOurly remarked
Mrs. Back Bay, will wear anything.
l saw one the other day in a really
charming little gown spoiled by her
frivolous shoes. The gown was nuns
yelling in beige brown, plain of skirt,
but the waist very SWeetly laid in
tucks running from shoulders down. 1t
had revers of brown silk embroidered in
plain blue viOlets turned back upon the
shoulders, and it opened in front to re-
veal a vest arrangement of embroidered
lawn upon black silk, whence fell in
front two long brown silk sashes en-
brOidered in viOlets. Her sleeves were
charming, opening below the elbow to
admit Of white lawn underSleeVes and
embroidered brown silk cuffs. Even her
parasOl was a bit of novel daintiness,
the handle of gold in the form of
fierce eagle head with ruby eyes. But
do you believe it, that girl wore brown
leather walking ties with cream can
vas tops and white heels, and laced
them With white silk"
WEARING OF Shoes and WATCHES.
"StiIl ties like that are fashionable" "
weakly put in the hostess, conscious
that just such a pair decorated her 1hoe
box upstairs.
7 don't care, they look vulgar IN
sisted Mrs. Back Bay, who herself al
ways concealed her feet for many eX-
ceuent reaS sons. Why, it's just like the
new way of wearing watches.
DO you mean strung on your neck
Chain?" cried Miss ChicaSoese. Don't
say that; I have one, and it's the pride
of my life It has Just come to me from
Paris, along with my new card case,
bearing on it's leather back in one cor
ner my initials in small Louis XVI let
ters. NJ neck chain is beauty, quite
long, & \ Strang c~wOven links and of
the vel + Falest dull gold you can
imagine. Sliding up and down on it,
just like a little Old-fashioned, guard,
is my watch, quaint, tiny, oblong al
fair in Louis Seize form Of dull gold,
with the face in pale green enamel and
the minutest bTilliants. 1t is the one
and only form Of watch yet Invented
that a woman can wear in the even
ing. Of course you know the watch, as
a watch, is an arrant little liar, hardly
made for use. but pure beauty, and IN
spite of Mrs. Back Bays unkind crltl-
cism. I shall wear mine and rejoice IN
its possession" MARY DEAN.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-20

ravine ont from the neck to the Shout
ders well below the curve of which a
deem houUce of time yellow church lace
fell fully gathered. From under the
lace the cloth fell in a frill to the waist
line. all stiffened with close set sutch-
ineS in white silk and about the high
riff collar of cream chiffon was wound
a scarf of owl brown liberty satin,
fastened at the back of the neck by a
handsome strass buckle and letting fall
two lonE streamers.
Don't YOU like it2" demanded the
we'll dressed westerner. We'll, rather, -
answered the hostess, 'and your hat
too. it matches beautifully. l am so
glad to see that tOQues of tucked silk,
muslin and chiffon with gilde1 lace
brims have come TO take the place o.
their tucked taffeta relatives that We
wore with so much pleasure last win
ter.
HATS AND Wells.
No" soIemnly insisted the caller. st
don't ike nay hat. l meant to buy
pale brown reaper's straw. A lovely
loose woven thing wound with a Scarf
of brown tut and a rome of rose stems.
Have you seen them? Just the stalks
Of the roses are used, tinted in green
and brown and mauVe, a half dozen
wound together with the big level red
thOrns left on, you can't imagine any
thing more bucolie and Becoming.
made up for my mistake in the hat,
though, by buying two Of the sweetest
hat pins.
"A long steel shaft with bunch of
marcassite flowers at one end is the
very most fashionable thing you can
wear if you don't divide your affec-
tons between that and Louis XVI
design in chiseled gold as 1 did mine,
bat nearly all the hat pins are brightly
jeweled this season to show with the
fiOWery hats and the fantastic wells Of
pastel tinted chiffon, having white or
black tulle dots set into the fragile
material
zone veil I contemplate purchasing"
she continued. was Of the palest, pal
est pearl pink chiffon with tiny black
lace flowers dispersed over it, but after
all my eyes are my best feature and I
decided not to sacrifice them to q mere
passing vanity. 1 took instead a clear
rosy mauve mOusseline. de sole width
with a pare lilac floss fringe on the
edge and bought a vel pin, q small
buckle of brilliants to fasten it to my
hat brim in front; that's a novelty.
you know"
LINEN AND DUCK DRESSES.
mo, 7 didn't know" answered Mrs.
Back Bay, ''butswhat do long to know
is something about the duck gowns and
shirt waists you referred to SO know
ingly GA your arrival"
'sWelL as I've already gone to the ex-
pense of ordering one at my tailor's, I
suppose / ought to know that the
linen things are to be very much made
with extremely brief bolero coats and
skirts quite plain. MY first excursion
into this experimenting with Washayie
things is q 6Cve's breast Mac hnen' the
sl-i,.f most severe and the little coat
Isfd in the very cunningest deep over
tanning tucks that run round the body.
on eve~v tuck a charming wreath of
White braid lace is laid across the