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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12
sAnNAs POST AMBUScAOE.
Beers Captured Valuable Papers aud
plans From the British.

nnera Captured Valuable Papers aud
Plans From the British.
Rrandford. Orange Free State. April
a-Rurvhers who are returning from
the scene of the Sannas Post ambuscade
(also referred to as karre and korn
Spruit) furnish interesting details OF
the occurrence. 1t appears that when
the first retreating British wagon en-
tered the drift the ambassadors shouted
"Hands up" removed the officers and
let the cart through. The process WAS
repeated several times, until the wag'
ons arrived in bunch, when the ru>e
was discovered and disorderly fight
followed. In one cart were two o!ll-
GERS, to whom Commandant Dewet
shouted Glands up" One OF them
obeyed, whereupon the ohter shot his
comrade dead, refused to surrender,
and was Immediately shot. The
burghers lost three men killed and 10
wounded, including field cornet.
Among the wounded was Dutch MILF
tarv Attache Nix, who received bull
let in the chest. Altogether the Beers
captured 389 prisoners throughout tho
day.
The significance Of the battle must
not be moderated. 1t was fought by N
force of Free Staters, on fiat plain
and without shelter. The Free Staters
are now deslrous of marching on Bloem-
fonten, and the Transvaal officers are
ANXIOUS to emulate the successes OF
their late allies. All the Southern Boer
forces have now formed functions with
the main Boer army, and form large
force of veterans. The burghers, who
were previously short Of food, now have
plenty. Commandment Dewet sent the
British guns, wagons and prisoners to
Winburg.
Perhaps OF greater Importance than
the victory is the capture of British
secret papers, including maps and
plans of 1897, 1898 and 1885, outlining
elaborate schemes for the invasion of
the Orange Free State and the Trans
vaai, and giving plan for reaching
johannesburg from Mafeking along Dr.
Jamieson's route, amended so as to
avoid mistakes. Another gives the
plan for march from Bloemfontein to
krocnstad. Advices from Nienters-
berg, Prieska and Kenhardt show the
colony is full of rebels. The kenhardt
rebels are marching ON Calvinia. and
others are on their way to Fourteen
Streams.
A dispatch box was found at Sannas
Post containing oaths signed by Free
Staters. The signers have been sent
for in order that the general may ex-
plain the invalidity OF oaths under
compulsion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12
Breaking 81 the Dam.

The crisis came shortly after II
O'Clock, when suddenly. with report
like the roar of the ocean, great
wedge. % feet high, 500 feet wide, and
about feet thick. rolled out of the
center section of the dam. down the
face of the 6O-foot fall, deep into the
river below. This left hanging gap
in the very middle of the dam, through
which the debris and water fiercely
poured, while the flood, already raging,
was threatening everything in its path.
The released water poured into the
power house, catching eight employe s
at work there, drowning all OF them
Within a short time all the valleys
to the south and west of Austin were
filled to overlooking with water, and
the southern portion OF the city, tribu.
tary to the river, was inundated.
Large crowds collected OH the river
banks, and several persons were swept
into the river when the dam broke, but
all were saved by boatmen.
A crowd of white people, numbering
about 80, living just below the dam in
tents, were seen ut their habitations
just before the dam broke and have
not been accounted for since. 1t ia
generally believed that al of them
were swept away.
A family OF six negroes living in the
valley south OF the city are known to
have been drowned
1t is estimated that more than 100
houses have been destroyed, and the
loss to property will be great. The
breaking of the dam engulfed the old
water company's plant below the city,
and it is tonight lying Is feet under
water. while the city is in darkness aud
without water.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12
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The Legal Way.

"Reforc agree to undertake your
Defense" said the eminent criminal
lawyer who had been called in. you
will have to be perfectly frank with
me- and tell me the whole truth. Did
you embezzle the S20.0O you are ac-
cused Of having taken:'
Yes. sir" replied the accused man.
."I'll not attempt to conceal the fact
from you. l stole every cent OF It,"
How much Of 1t have you still:'
ITS nil gone but about $40"
young man," said the eminent law
yer. buttOning his gloves. you'd better
plead guilty and throw yourself Oh the
mercy Of the court
IN do 1t II you say SO. sir What
are you going to charge me for the I'D
vice?"
Zen dollars" --Chicago Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12
APPEAL TO THE POWERS.
President Steyn's Speech to the Free
State Rad.

State Rad.
Pretoria, April, 9.-ln his speech at
the opening of the Free State Rad.
PRESIDENT Steyn declared that. in spite
of the surrender of Bloemfontein. he
had not lost the hope of the triumph OF
the republican cause. The war, he
said. was forced upon the Transvaal,
and nothing remained for the Orange
Free State but to throw in its lot with
its sitser republic, in accordance with
the terms OF the treaty. The war, he
continued, was begun with the object of
maintaining the independence secured
the nation, and had heen 20 successful
that it had caused the greatest wonder
throughout the world, and even to the
Beers themselves.
After paying tribute to the memory
of General Joubert, Steyn said the Brit
ish, Notwithstanding their overwhelm-
ing numbers, were violating the flag OF
truce and the Red Cross. and he was
compelled to report the matter to the
neutral powers. The president further
remarked that the attempt to create
dissension among the burghers Ivy issu-
ing proclamations had failed. Refer
ring to the correspondence between the
South African presidents and Lord
Salisbury, Steyn proceeded:
"Not only were those efforts made,
but the republics dispatched deputa-
lions to Europe and America to bring
the influence of the neutral powers in
order to secure cessation OF bloodshed,
and | greatly desire that these efforts
be crowned with success"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Setlateness is not expected Of college
students, but there Is still portion OF
the community that believes IL return
10 common sense would help the young
gentlemen nightly. There Is nothing
IN college curricula or surroundings to
make the average youth part complete
ly with his wits, but as soon as collec-
lion OF husky students acquire the gre
sarious habit they seem to enjoy being
considered Anticipated irresponsibles.
At least. that is the only Interpretation
that can he placed OH some of their
hazing performances. College faculties
and governors have been too lenient In
allowing the liberty OF the students to
generate into the grOssest license.
There Is no particular objection to stu
dents making nuisances OF themselves.
but the hazing license has resulted in
physical wrecks and lifelong disabili-
ties. 1t should be stamped out where
milder methods fail.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12
FLOOD At AUSTIN
Swollen Colorado River Car
ried Away the Great Dam.
THIRTY OR FORTY LIVES LOST
s,.,,,,.- %n the ,DOhustOwn Disaster
Great Loss tO PrOperty-Part OF
the City Inundated.

Austin, April l0.-This city Is to-
night in pitch darkness, with raging
river, one mile wide. swollen far be-
yond its natural banks, roaring and
surging through all the lower portion
OF the town, having spread death and
destruction in its wake. In addition
to the vast loss to property interests, 1t
il calculated that between 30 and Az
lives have been sacrificed, and the re-
ports coming in from the tributary
country tonight do not tend to improve
matters. The flood is not unlike the
disastrous Johnstown flood OF some
years ago, in that raging river,
already swollen far beyond its capaci'
ty, bore to heavily upon an immense
dam spanning river, breaking it and
letting loose reservoir of water ~
miles long. halfa mile wide and so feet
deep, to aid in carrying destruction
down the valleys Of the Colorado river
The great dam in the Colorado gave
way at noon from the enormous pres.
sure OF water and debris, and with y
roar and crash swept the valley below
the city, wrecking the immense light
and power plant and drowning eight
workmen.
Last Wednesday night it began to
rain very hard at this place, the storm
extending north of here along the
watersheds of the Colorado river. The
precipitation continued until this morn
ing, the downfall averaging six inches
within an hour. All this vast quantity
OF water all along the watersheds OF
the Colorado river rapidly swelled the
current until at 8 O'Clock this morning
the river, which had been rising steadi-
~ since last evening, was raging tor.
rent. having risen ~ feet within 10
hours.
After daylight this morning it be.
came evident that the situation was
serious. The river began to rise SO
rapidly that it became evident that
the dam, power house and contents.
costing 100000, were in imminent
danger. To add to the danger OF the
situation, small frame houses, trees and
debris of every description commenced
descending the river, and piled up
against the upper face OF the dam.
This weight was augmented every
moment until by 10 O'Clock there was
u mass of debris lodged against the
dam which threatened the safety OF the
structure. In addition, millions of
gallons OF water, muddy from its long
journey, was whirling and plunying to
the go foot fall, and it was evident that
no wall could withstand the immense
pressure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Laredo, Tex. April lO.-The north.
bound passenger train which left here
over the International & Great North.
ern railway this morning, was wrecked
by the spreading OF the rails near Two.
hig, about noon. The entire train, ex-
cept the engine, went into the ditch.
Mail Agent Sobright was seriously in.
jured, and several others seriously hurt.
Further details have not been received
here.
The Rio Grande has come to a stand
at 20 feet, without damage to the
bridges here, but the waterworks ma.
chinery is submerged. and the crops
along the river have been destroyed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

The Prince of Wales declares that
the slums Of London are disgrace to
civilization. But lie believes that the
public conscience has been awakened
and the demand for cleansing these dis
tricts will shortly result in the govern
ment introducing large scheme for
reform, which is now in preparation,
and which lie hopes will solve the sub
feet Of housing the workers. than which
there is no question Of greater social
importance. .~.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

'Will there be any more English
Carlyles aud Ruskins. or American
1imersons:' The Chicago Tribune
thinks not. But neither will there he
another Chinese Confucius, or Greek
Plato, or a Roman Seneca. 1t does not
follow that the world will lack leaders,
teachers, prophets and sages. merely
because duplicates are not Forthcoming.
Besides, whatever light comes to man.
Kind with the advent Of wise men
shines on undmmed after they vanish.
And they live on In spirit and attend
us as Frightening ideals.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Dehoe, OF Kentucky. today gave no
tice that he would move to refer the
credentials of ex-senator J. G. S.
blackburn, as senator from that state.
to committee ON privileges and elec-
tions. During the greater part of tho
session the senate had under considera-
ton the Indian appropriation bill.
Sullivan. of Mississippi. delivered IL
speech in favor OF seating Hon. NJ. ).
Quay.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12
GOES TO CONFERENCE.
Hawaiian Territorial Bill Passed ny
the House.

Washington, April. 0.-The house,
after four days of debate, today passed
the substitute for the senate bill pro-
viding for territorial form OF govern
ment for Hawaii. The bill now goes
to conference.
The most interesting feature of the
days proceedings was the attempt OF
Hill. OF Connections, to secure the
adoption of two amendments, one pro-
viding for resident commissioner in
stead of delegate in congress, and the
other declaring that nothing in the act
should be interpreted as pledge OF
statehood. Both we've overwhelmingly
defeated.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

There Is an omlnous and too little
recognized fact in regard to the man In
the moon. Strictly and slanglessly
speaking. he Ia no longer in 1t. He has
been supplanted-the old story-hy II
woman. and moon gazers now grow
rapturous over II fair profile of great
and classical beauty. 1t SENS to re-
quire special qualifications to see the
lady and some scOffers believe that you
must first have one in your eye. But be
that as 1t may. there remains for mas
culine minds the depresslngly signiti-
cant fact that one mere man has had
10 abuicate in favor of II woman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

The hest news which has come from
Cuba in many a day Is a statement by
l'rof Frye, who went there to establish
n system of education for the island.
In six months 1,S7S free primary
schools on the American plan have
been opened. The daily attendance is
now 100000. Cuba libre may still be II
long way off, but this Is certainly the
road which leads to 1t.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

The activity Of the authorities in New
York In the prosecution Of the men
who circulated false reports affecting
lnjuriously the market value Of the
stock of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Company last fall affords ground for
no little speculation on the part Of
those who are interested In the dissec.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

There was born in Kentucky the 9th
or day boy with three hips. Think Of
what a lively customer he will be when
lie becomes large enough to have peck
cts in his trousers and embark in the
feud business.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Subscriber: No, 1t Is definitely dec1d-
ed that we are not vet in the twenti-
eth century. A New York man has
been arrested under the witchcraft law
of 17W
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

There Is woman at Wilkesbarre.
IA. who has entered suits against
three different men for divorce. She is
probably proceeding upon the theory
that with ordinary luck she ought to
pull one or two out of the bunch, any
way,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12
Gold Mines Laid or.

Cripple Creek, Colo, April 1.-TWO
hundred miners have been laid of at
the Portland mine on account of tho
high rates demanded by the sinelters
for the treatment OF gold ores.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Chicago. April l0.-Fire today partly
DESTROYED the piano and organ factory
OF the NJ. s. SEIZURE Copmany. corner
Morgan and Superior streets, entailina
a loss OF $50. 700, covered by insurance.
The cause is thought to have been spon.
taneous combustion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Bailey. Ga. April 9.-King and
Louis COSBY. colored, who killed Dan
lei Minis, q farmer, and his young
child near here the night OF March 5
last. were executed here today.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

A German scholar has written a long
vindication of Lucretia Borgia. 1t Is
a tritie late to do the woman much
good, but 1t will not be pulled to pieces
ty any of the expert witnesses in the
ease.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12
Lead Penctls or Old.

Ancient writer's mention the use OF
lead aud graphite for ruling papyrus.
and pencils fashioned rather crudely
in the manner OF those now used were
made in the sixteenth century. the
graphite coming from the Borrowdale
mine ut Cumberland. England.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

II MIR WI Ting Fang is not more
careful he will wake up some morning
and find himself referred to as the
C-y D--w Of the Orient.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

A woman at Brauneschweig. Ger
many, killed her husband, their two
children and herself. 1t was all In the
family.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Truth Is said to lie in well. This Is
what makes 1t so unpleasant when we
suddenly and unexpectedly tumble to
A.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Saratoga, N Y, April 1O.-The Ssns
Souci Opera House block and the
Schsffer building, at Ballston, were
burned today. Loss, $3.50, 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Every old man looks as II he wished
his wife thought as much OF him Is Of
the grand children.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

A New York woman was sent to Jail
accused of being witch. Possibly
she was Just bewitching.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Propriety Of speech as well as COM
mon sense justifies man measuring
his words, but not by the hatful.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

1t is so much easier to decry every
effort of reform than 1t Is to enforce
reform.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

The mosquito is now charged with
carrying the germs Of malaria. Let NO
guilty mosquito escape.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

There's always one more kopje to
climb and one more Tugela to cross.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

A national congress OF mothers is to
be held at Des Moines, Ia, May 2l.25.
The department. of agriculture will
plant 100000 rubber trees in the fla.
waiian islands.
At Lady Lansdowne's concert in
London, Nine. Patti IL said to have
worn diamonds worth over 81 900. 900.
Gen. John J. Elwell, hero of the
civil war. died at Cleveland, .. His
military service extended from 1851 to
1865.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-04-12

Gov. Smith, OF Vermont. owns pri.
vate locomotive. II is fitted with lux.
urious accommodations for eight pas.
sengers.
There is scheme to construct a di.
rect railroad from New York to Chi.
cago. saving 800 miles and making
the distance in l6 hours.
As chairman Of the board OF direc.
tors OF the New York Central Railroad,
Chauncey Depew draws the snug salary
OF $50, 900 annually.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31
Tuesday Nights Storm.

Quite heavy rain storm came up
Tuesday night about ten o'clock, accom-
panied by much thunder and lightning
The residence Of Charles Bagley in the
east pant of town was struck but not
much damaged. The residence OF Dick
Kerwin northeast Of town was also
struck and considerably damaged. The
lightning seemed to have struck the
chimney and run down the gutter that is
between the main part and an addition
and melted loose several tin shingles
shattered rafter. tore off shingles and
went into the rain barrel. The light OF
the electricity and the smoke caused
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerwin to think the house
was on fire, and they commenced to get
the family out, when they found the
house was really not on fire. None OF
them were hurt except the hired man
who was slightly stunned. 1t was q
close call.
Sam Handles who was in town yester.
day says he was at Templeton Tuesday
night when the storm came up and went
to the hotel and while there store
building just across the street was
struck and very badly wrecked.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31
Notice of Probate of WIN.
District court in and for Audubon county.
State of Iowa.

District court in and for Audubon county.
State Of Iowa, T.
Audubon County,
To all whom IL may concern:
Whereas, On the 18th day OF May, A. d..
1900, paper pnrporting to be the last will and
testament of Christen Andersen late OF said
and the 10th day OF October, IsOO'
appointed and fixed as the time when the
same will como before the court at the
October term thereof then TO be held, for final
proof and probate, as the duly executed last will
and testament OF the said Christen Andersen
deceased, at which time all persons interested.
may appear and show cause why the same
should not be admitted to probate.
Dated this 10Th day OF May. 1900.
III. ID. WOODWARD.
Clerk OF District Court.
L. j. HILL, Deputy. 2l-3
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31
Working Night And Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that was ever made is DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. Every pill is sugar
coated globule of health, that changes
weakness into strength, listnessness
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in building
up the health. Only 25 cents per box.
Sold by A. III. Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31

II. NJ. Talbot who recently went to
Colorado to try that climate and TO see
the country, is at present working at his
trade Of carpentering at Pueblo. He
likes the climate better than the country
in other ways.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31

w. II. Cowles and wife returned
Tuesday evening from st. Louis, Mo.
where he had been as delegate to the
Presbyterian General Assembly, from
the Council Bluffs Presbtery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31


On Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs. d.,
ID. Sampson had tho privilege OF being
young folks again for few hours and
enjoy the pleasant, innocent parlor games
that add to the delights of youth and
make home bright, promote society
among the young people aud give the
Woodworking young men and young
ladies in the country the blissful feeling
that there is something more in life for
them than the doing chores and house
hold work. The occasion was the
gathering by invitation Of number of
the young friends OF Miss Allie Samp-
son, the only daughter of this worthy
couple. Music was prominent feature
Of the evenings entertainment as was
also the palatable supper that was serv-
ed before the guests departed. Among
those present were Messrs. James Clarke,
Eral Shannon, L. j. O'Connor, Ralph
Duvall, Robt. Rachel, Chas. Wilde, Geo.
Carpenter, Clyde Wilde, Bonnie Emery,
Guy Ford, Ray Johnson, Frank Samp-
sou, Philip Burkhart, Earl Maharg,
Chas. Weston, Albert Weston and
Estella Clark, Myrtle Carpenter, Jessie
Emery, Francis Rachel, Edith Emery
Minnie Maharg, Edith Weston. Leta
! Neff and Cora Sampson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31

L. p. Hooker received car load of
telephone poles Tuesday and will com
mence at once the construction of a
line between here and Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31

The public is warned that my large
yellow st. Bernard dog has gone mad
and any one finding him is requested tc
kill him on sight. / have looked fol
him two days and cannot find him.
22w-2 EUGENE TALBOT.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-31

Every one in this town should assist
the census enumerator, H. w. Wilson, to
find and count every inhabitant. Let
no guilty one escape, or innocent one
either. We want to make good show
ing for the town on population. If we
have population of 1000 or over we are
entitled to organize as city OF the sec
ond class with wards and some other
advantages and powers not enjoyed by
towns,