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New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
CONCENTRATING AT KROONSTAD.
O-FIER's FORCE PREPARING RESISTANCE
CAMPAIGN TO OPEN IN NATAL.

O--FlER's FORCE PREPARING RESISTANCE
CAMPAIGN TO OPEN IN NATAL
-oneo1. March 20.-The War Office has had
q news up 70 this hour confirming the report
= he relief Of Mafeking, but George Wyndham.
F@fl-aEaentary Under Secretary for War. reply
-s % private inquiry in the lobby of the
--o-Se OF Commons about midnight. smilingy
So think il is all right"
-1e Free Starars seemingly have nor alto
s'-AeF collapsed. They are IN considerable force
-he snithdeld. although much dispirited
British SPY from Rockville reports that
-llancant Olivier and a commando are going
AIoonstad- The agents he left behind are
-s desperate means 70 raise recruits. com
death ---'-5i p'iiai'S u
'asiad- where The Beers are concentrating.
: ."' niles from Bloemfont=in. Il is surround
" country OF hills and tuneles.
=. -i4- 9atacre is now resting al Springfon-
=. - IiVlinlua-y To joining Lord Roberts. Gen
7uilers liI work before Ladvsmith has
u 70 MIN ar experience which Is about to he
-. IL forcing The Biegarsberg Range. Il is
:. 7o lAst LOGO OF his 10000 men are about
-s1se General B0tha's force. and the next
IsAting wiN probably come from Natal.
=. -s leaders cf the Afrikander Bun5 are o,,cr-
ts b. petition IN Cape Colony asking the In
tsr- ''oNer1ment not 10 take away the indie
'ence Of the Beers.
E. E-two thousand additional t~oons -or
''a Africa are now al sea.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
sHTPBUILDERS WANT FREE H4TERI4LS.

Berlin, March I0.-At a recent conference of Ger
man shipbuilders IN Hamburg IL decided 10
protest against the abrogation of the exemption
from duty OF shipbuiIding materials adopted by
the Budget Committee Of the Reichstag Russia.
IL is said making special efforts 70 increase her
shipping. and will give free trade IN shipbuildlng
materials and pay bounties for the establishment
OF navigation schools.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
NO INTERVENTION EXPECTED

London, March 2O-"The Times" comment
ing editorily upon the report that Germany will
ask the beligerents TO guarantee the safe+v n
johannesburg, says:
We decline to believe that anv responsib1A
Gernan statesman would make such a pro
oosal. Certainly the Government will not mails
agreements al foreign instigstion
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
DESTRUCTION OF MINES rPHF1D

Berlin March 19.-The National Zeitung'
referring to the rumored intention Of the Beers
10 destroy the Transvaal gold mines saws:
Such an act would be justifable since -
WouId prevent the authors OF the war, which
the whole world has declared criminal 4ra,--
securing the rewards Of victory.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
NOMINATED IN MILWAUKEE,

Milwaukee. Wis. March 19-Henry J. Baum
sartner was nominated for Mayor by the Repub-
lican City Convention this afternoon. Judge Emil
Walloer was nominated for County Judge by the
Republican County Convention.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20

tingent Of yeomanry The presence of this force
here has had an excellent effect in the district.
It is reported that a large force of insurgents
is in the vicinity of Van wyk's Vle
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20

]. Pierpont Morgan. who to have sailed for
Europe o-morrow. has deferred his departure. II
Is said that he viii probably sail the Teutonic
on March 2s
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
LAKE SHORE LIMITED

Every day leaves New-York $50 D. m, arrives
Cleveland next morning for breakfast and Chicago
tso ?. m. via Nsw-York Central and Lake Shor~-
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
AMERICAN ENGINES IN GERu4yy
CHEAP. AND FAULTLEss IN CONSTRUCTION,
sATs THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS.

Berlin, March l9.-The opinion of the Prussian
minister OF railways on the American locomotives
that were tried in Bavaria is that "notwirhstand-
ing their faultless construction they cost consi5
erabIy less than locomotives of similar style of
Prussian make" 10 u
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20

-"ERAL WHITE IL POOR HEALTH.
ST. ssps Town. March 1s-General Sir George
srr,yss I" mite the defender Of Ladysmith. has
reos,,.. mere, our is too i'll 10 permit Of public
Slon being given in his honor
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
PUERTO RICO TARIFF CONDEMNED,

We condemn the Puerto Rico tariff bill, recently
Ps a bold and open violation Of the National or
ganic law ana hagrant breach of good raith a.
We assert that the Constitution follows the nag,
and denounce the doctrine that an Executive or a
can exercise lawful authority beyond that Consti-
tuition or in violation Of IT. Believing that ma
empire. oppose wars of conquest and colonial
The Fiipinos cannot be citizens without endan-
gering civilization; they cannot be subjects
as we are not willing to surrender civilization
or to convert a republic into an empire, we favor
10 give the Filipnos first a stable form of gov
1n To @fsd nfFerepne as a bas for neaT
century given protection 10 the republics of Cen
We favor the expansion OF trade by every egtti-
and peaceful means, but We are opposed 70
purchasing trade at the cannOnS mouth with hu-
man blood; neither DO believe that trade
cured and held by force is worth the price that
ing the Nations influence. but we believe that that
lence but through the persuasive power of high
and honorable example.
We oppose mitarism. II imposes upon the
people an unnecessary burden and is constant
a9ninGed state militia are sufcient in time Of
peace in war the citizen soldier should be re-
ptton,s peatt, onI antanFinc alliances with none and
e Pgard @G with apprehenson the octrne advo-
Gated In some quarters that ms I, Nahon 5 snOu.d
any OF the European nations
Not because Of hostility to England. but because
we believe in the principles OF a republic and re-
tect as did forefathers. the theory OF mon
archy Sympat thize with the BOerS IN their
heroic efforts preserve their national integrity.
The failure Of Republican leaders. who four years
ago expressed sympathy for the Cuban patriots to
feel an interest In the struggle OF the Dutch in
South Africa shows the paralyzng influence OF the
imperal policy 10 which the Administration is now
endeavoring 10 commit this country.
While the Committee on Resolutions was out
Richard l. Metcalf of Omaha: ". D. Oldham. of
Kearney: w. H Thompson, of Grand Island and
A G. Tibbets OF Lincoln were chosen delegates
at-arge the National Convention at Kansas
City. While the convention in the midst OF
not over the choice of alternates to the dele
gates at large Mr.. Bryan appeared in the hall
The sight of Colonel Bryan put stop 20 all bust
ness and the delegates wild he mounted
the platform
WHAT BRYAN SAID
Mr. Bryan's speech before the convention dealt
almost entirely with the three questions which
he has been discussing In various parts OF the
couutry-money trusts and Imperialism. He said
that the ratio Of 10 to the only ratio for
which any considerable number OF people were
working. He denounced the currency feature OF
the financial BILL and said that the Republican
party had never In . campaign advocated shs ~
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
i0RTCGAL DISPATCHES TROOPS

eorev,a-. march 2o-The Lourenco MARQUES
Aeadsv '--ilt ut OF The Times" telegraphing on
'-As' March 19. says:
rIs6y' s1eta sn-ght the Portuguese autbor,t,As nu-
i,fy 70 9ieeaea by special train force Of in
Val border -'--0fce the garrison on the Trans
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
MORE POLICE Fop en-,

c. IE FOR CAPE COLONY
csaadls,' u Cape Colony. March 70 -rno
asr ,sH - Mounted Rifles. undo c., ne
eo.onel Drurv -,-aelan La Artillery. commanded bv
-'s arrived here. with q con-
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
It'll N THE STRUGGLE.
npJTLSH TROOPS PAUSE IN
4nV4NCE ON PRETORIA.
,-rrrR sDMTTs WEAKNESS
prc)NNOTTRING-W TO
START HOME.

,c.--1rht; 1900. BY The New-York Tribune
rBv CABLE To TIE TRIBUNE-l
New-York tribune., 1900-03-20
NO ESTIMATE OF COST.

How much money will De wanted TO COM
pete that work and TO restore the company
financially" The rrtbupe reporter asked
That is question / cannot answer now.
The property is IN ths receivers hands. and
ts would bs unfair 70 say aayshiGH wRicA
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
EARRINGS.
New Works Four Hundred Has Begun
Wearing Them.

There have been many rumors about
earrings becoming popular. They
We're the much-talked.of innovation Of
the First Assembly ball IN New York.
But instead OF gem glistening in the
lobe OF the ear, drop earrings were
worn so big that they almost suggest
ed the barbaric.
Mrs. oliver II. P. Belmont, who de
lights In adopting every new fashion
fad, wore her massive earrings as she
had never known what It was to be
without them. They consisted OF tur-
quoises exquisite in color and gradual.
ed in size. There were three for each
ear. and when Mrs. Belmont moved
her head the lower one just escaped
touching her shoulder.
Mrs. Drexel also wore remarkably
beautiful earrings diamond screw
for each ear and a cosly drop pearl
Then Miss Ethel Davies. Mrs. Brad
ley Martins charming niece, wore
much-talked-of earrings. In the lobe
OF her shell.like ear a diamond glis
tened. and from it swung a big tur
Quoise.
Three brilliantly matched rubies
which glistened as If they were dla
monds, were worn as earrings by Mrs
George Gould. They were the mos
conspicuous earrings at the assembly
They were all the same size-thre'
rubies for each ear and each gen
worth a small fortune.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22

arm cores. The front is fitted smooth-
~ with double bust darts. IL is fasten-
ed down the center by clusters OF tiny
buttons.
The collar Is fashionably shaped
with points in the back IL Is trimmed
with narrow velvet bands which are
caught with small steel buckles In the
front. The correct two piece sleeve
has slight fullness at the shoulder, and
rows OF velvet are applied with styli h
effect at the slightlyharing wrists.
The wrapper is effectively trimmed
with bands OF velvet ribbon around the
entire lower edge. which measures only
three and three-quarter yards N
the medium size. Cashmere. henrietta
French flannel or fannelette would b'
appropriate materials for this model
with trimmings Of ribbon or braid.
To make this wrapper in the medium
size viii require nine and three-quarte
yards Of thirty-inch, or six and a quar-
ter yards OF forty-four inch material
MAY MANTON.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
Chicken Ple.

Cut up a nice plump chicken into
joints which lay upon a dish and sea-
son lightly with chopped parsley,
white pepper and salt; then lay them
back, cut into three pieces at the
bottom OF pie dish, with the two legs
on either side; have half a pound Of
cooked ham or bacon in slices, a layer
Of which cover over; then lay in two
wings and over them the breast, cut
In two pieces, which. with the re
mainder Of the ham or bacon. form
into a dome in the middle; pour hall
a pint OF white sauce over. II handy
or little broth or water; cover with
paste. and bake as directed for the
last. If no white sauce, dip each piece
lightly in -four
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
Birds Nest Puddlno.

Peel and core eight tart apples; in
each hollow stuff sugar and a blade
of mace or a little cinnamon; make a
batter Of a pint of flour, a spoonful Of
cornstarch a large easpoonfulo bak-
cornstarch. a large teaspoonful of bak
spoonful OF melted butter. Mix al
most as thick as drop cake, pour over
The apples and bake three-quarters Of
an hour. Eat with sauce. To make
richer pudding stew the apples first.
but gently and hot so as to break
them, stuff them with sugar and cit
ron, pour over sweet custard and
bake. Boil it two or three hours and
serve with wine sauce
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
MRS. KRUGER AT HOME.
Admirable Traits Of the First Lady Of
the Transvaal.

the Transvaal.
Mrs. Paul Kruger is the embodiment
OF homeliness In her appearance. in
her manners. in her speech. she is un-
assuming. thrifty and frugal.
Dom Paul is worth about S25.O00.ooO;
and the credit for amassing that im-
mense fortune he gives to the woman
who for nearly half a century has
cared for him and watched over him.
and striven and saved for him.. Farm
er. herdsman. soldier clergyman, am
bassador. president Of the Transvaal-
In every phase OF his wonderful career.
''Tante" Kruger has always believed
implicitly In her husband. has always
shown him humble. devoted admirn-
tion that IS somehow pathetic 10 look
upon. Paul Kruger to-day is In her
opinion the greatest man who ever
lived. And she Is the proudest woman
In the Transvaal The struggling. am
bilious farmer found a treasure when
he found that gentle. blue-eyed lass,
who when he asked her II she would
marry him. looked down demurely and
said, 81 can bake. ] can cook. ! can
sew, can clean, I can scrub.
Even IN these days. the first lady In
the Transvaal bakes, and sews, and
scrubs to save the wages OF a servant.
She may be seen at o'clock any morn
ing the president is at home over a
little kitchen stove preparing her hus-
bands morning cup Of coffee. The only
accomplishment in which "Auntie
Kruger claims TO excel is in making
coffee: and President Kruger afiirms
that she attains better results with less
coffee than any other housewife in the
Transvaal.
When Mrs Kruger has finished heI
heavier household duties she dons a
black alpaca dress, settles herself com
{ fortably in the little parlor and darns
socks until evening. President Kruger
| Is a notable parsonage now, conse-
! ouently those Of our readers who may
t like "the personal paragraph vii
learn with interest that he is heavy OF
his socks" Nearly every pair in his
wardrobe has been "heeled" by his in.
dustrious wife
Then. when there are no more SOCK
TO mend, Mrs Kruger may take II late
her head 10 make herself a new dress
or turn" an old one. Every dress tina
the good lady wears or has worn dur
ing the past few years was made b,
herself. Ladies who are in the habi
Of presenting drcssmakers' bin TO thei
husbands at frequent intervals win b.
interested TO know that the wife o
the president Of the South African Re
public has never had more than thre
dresses at any one time, and that the.
are all black. She is satisfied viii
two hats. which. like the dresses, ar
made by herself.
The hat reserved for special occa
sions, such as visiting with the presi
dent or going with him to church, /
as we'll known in Pretoria as Don
Paurs invariable silk topper" One o
the lady's many good traits is her lOv
OF animals. She deplores the fashio
Of wearing birds or feathers in femin
inc headgear. and has herself neve
been guilty Of anything Of the kind.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
PRISONERS OF WAR
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF
CAPTOR AND CAPTIVE.


CAPTOR AND CAPTIVE.
What are the responsibilities owed
by captor to captive?
It is clearly laid down by all au-
thorities on military law that consid-
Grafton is always to be shown the hon
Orable enemy in the painful position OF
prisoner. He is TO be well fed, we'll
clothed, we'll sheltered-if he is wound
ed care is to be given him, second only
to the care accorded the captor's own
wounded.
The prisoners in a besieged town
must take their chance Of suffering
under the enemy's attack, although
their captors are expected to take every
caution to protect them as far as pos
sible.
Only sufficient restraint should be
placed on prisoners of war to prevent
them taking further part in the fight
ing. In order that they may be safely
guarded with the least trouble It may
be necessary to keep the prisoners in
jails or to narrowly confine them in
other ways, such as placing them, as
the British have placed BOer prison
ers. on prison ships, from which they
are not likely to escape.
Prisoners cannot be compelled to as
sist in military operations. There are
many other ways, however, in which
they may be employed, legitimately,
and any money they earn by work Is
placed to their credit after their board
has been deducted. One of the regu-
lations laid down for the Boer prison
ers on the Penelope was to the effect
that they must keep their own quarters
clean-scrub the decks, make their
own beds, and. in fact, do the duties
always required on shipb0ard from
seamen and troops. In this case no
other work of any kind was required
from them.
Since prisoners of war come under
the military law of their captors, II
they refuse to obey orders they are
liable to be punished for their breach
of discipline.
According TO the customs of war, a
prisoner may give as much false in
formation as he pleases and yet canno
be punished-he may refuse to give
any information with regard to his owl
forces and still he must not be i'll
treated. The torture of prisoners is ;
barbarism.
"A prisoner Di Wal may always az
tempt to escape, provided that he hai
not pledged himself not to do So Whel
he dashes for liberty ne may be killeI
In any way--indeed, it is impressei
upon men guarding prisoners that the
are to shoot as soon as flight is de
tected. 1t is no crime to attempt t
escape. If the prisoner is retaken he
not to be punished, but only to be bet
ter secured in the future.
Self-security is the first law OF tn
conqueror-any means justify this enc
A general rising of prisoners may
punished with wholesale execution
and no offense committed against tn
rules of war.-Pearson's Magazine 70
March.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
HAWKINS ROAD KNOCKED our

Dover, Feb. 22.-The Levy Court of
Kent county yesterday revoked all the
rights and privileges to public high
ways of the Dover and Bay Shore Elec-
trio railway, leaving it without a pub
lie privilege, and with the mandate that
its tracks now laid on the road be-
tween Dover and Smyrna must be torn
up and removed. The revocation was
voted by a majority Of five to four in
the court, after considerable feeling.
The resolution says: That the right
OF way over the public road between
the city of Dover and Woodland Beach
(Bcmbay Hook, heretofore granted
the Dover and Bay Shore Railway
Company. is hereby revoked, and the
rights heretofore granted the Delaware
General Electric Company over the same
public road are hereby confirmed as
per resolution of August 81, 1899"
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
Caught IN THE WEB. .

Caught in the Web" is full Of COM
edy and yet this only lightens up the
pathetic part Of this fine play and
makes the whole a delightful entertain
ment. With such artists as Mr.. Le-
Brandt has it cannot fail to please
Wilmington people as it has those in
the larger cities. Manager Baylis has
secured this attraction and takes pleas
ure in Offering it to his patrons OF
Saturday matinee and night. The COM
pany carries its own scenery, carpets
furniture, mechanical and electrical
effects. The matinee will be a bargain
matinee, prices being set at Is, 25 anC
35 cents.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
A Happy Thought.

Hide the top Of your misfit skirt by
wearing wit IL belt with deep fringe
attached. These wide fringes are ex-
tremely modish, made Of beads, six
and chenille.
Pretty and effective are belts fringei
with ribbon loops. When ribbons are
narrow, two rows Of loops are required.
The length Of the front fringe may ex-
coed the back. of the reverse. Jet belts
and black satin ribbons so wen to-
gether. and conveniently accord with
various frocks. After the loops are
sewed on they need 20 be pressed fiat
on the ends.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
PoPULAR PLAY COMING.

AS far as the Uncle Toms Cabin
business is concerned, everything lies
in the name Of Stetson. Since the
present tour of Stetson's Uncle Toms
Cabin" Company opened, 1t has
met with a succession of good houses,
an illustration of the fact that the pub
lie have not forgotten the name OF
Stetson, for one can always count on
witnessing a first-class entertainment
under that trade mark. The StetsOn'
Uncle Toms Cabin" Company will ap-
pear Monday and Tuesday next at the
Opera House.
The play is locally advertised by the
largest stand of paper ever posted foi
the Grand Opera House.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
cauHhower.

Break on the green leaves, cut the
flower close at the bottom from the
stalk; If large, divide into four quar-
ters. Put into cold water. let it lie
not over an hour, then put into boil
ing milk and water, or water only
milk makes It white-skim while boil
ing. When the stalks are tender, take
It up, which must be done before it
loses its crispness. Lay it on a cloth
or colander to drain, and serve with
melted butter.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
GEORGES FATHER.
He Kills Chickens and Makes Mess
Of IT,

OF ".
It's a Turrable Thing to have a paw
what likes the site OF blud Sumtlmes
It makes me trimble fer Fear he mite
60 rong and Do offel Deeds before he
thot.
We was Talken about the war one
mite and nav sed she Didn't see How
soljers could ever Bare to Look at
people gittin shot to peaces and the
Blud Runnen Down the Battle Shared
plane In Rivers.
It's amt nawthin," paw sed ter
men with nurv. / amt never effect
ed by the Site OF Blud. People often
say they wooden't Look at prize fite
Becoz it's so buddy. But thay are
chicken-hearted l like to see people
with strong stummicks."
So Uncle Henry Sent us too young
chickens up from the Country in
Box and nav Told Paw he must Chop
thare Heds of So she could cook them
for Sunday dinner. Paw Diden't say
nothin. But purity soon l snuck out
the Back way and he was Taken to
the Grocery boy tryin to Hire him to
kill them, but the Boy Sed he wasn't
Looken fer a job except It was in
Bank with hours from ten to Three.
would Do the Rest and him and me
and the pupp and Little albert Went
Down to the Basement WHARF the too
Chickens was and Got Reddy fer the
Slotter. Paw took off his Cote and
Rolled up his sleeves and Hollered
Shoe at one Of the Chickens what was
Pol1in it's head up Between the Stats
OF It's Box.
After we got a Bord fixt to Lay the
| Chickens He'd on paw says TO me:
Nov you Take the chicken out and
put its He'd on the bord and Shut your
Eyes"
Done mi part all Rite. But ist
about the time paw Got reddy to Come
Down with the Hatchet the pupp
jumped at the chicken and It gerked
and the Hatchet Spit open one Side
OF its He'd and it Give a turrable
Skowk and paws Ease got Dethly
pail and he Set Down on a Box and
sed purity Feahle:
cit that Dawg out OF Here"
So / let 90 OF the chicken and the
pupp made a grab fer It, and Il Flew
at Paw and He Struck at IT, But the
Blud went all over Him, and little
albert Was Bollen like II It was Him
and not the chicken what Got Hurt,
and Nav was upstares screemin Like
q cat with It's Tale cot in the Dore
Crack. and the other chicken Got
out and thay was cackel Lun like II
thap had jist Lade about a Duzzen
aigs apiece and was Glad of It.
Then paw Braist up and Hit the
pupp with the Furness poker and the
Pup Got Discouraged and Went up tC
WHARF nav was and me and paw
went chasen the chickens around thrt
the Basement over the Cole and un
der Boxes and in der corners WHARF 4
was So Dark you couldn't git you
Breth without striken q match an,
purity soon paw seen one of Then
Scroogen Down Behind sum Barla
and he went to make a lxwick grab fe
It, But dident notus a Bord what wa
nailed up to hold one end Of a shelf
and hit his he'd again Il.
l dunno whether the sound I Herr
frum the other End of the Baismun
was when his he'd hit the Bord o
! when he set Down on the hard fore
Mebby It mite of Bin both He Don
r them so near together.
! When they was put on the Tabi
! Sunday paw purtended he Haden
! never herd of them Before. .-Georgi
/, In Chicago Times-Herald.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
Taetless.

Il do wish / was the two-headed
man" said the young man who is al.
ways making social blunders.
you would only make twice as many
blunders," said his friend
mot |. | would keep one head busy
all the time apologizing. .'-Indianap-
oils Journal.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
ANorHER APPo1NrMENT.

News comes from New Castle tnat
Harry Hunter, son of Postmaster VIII
liam ]. Hunter, has been appointed
through Senator Kenney to a position
in the United States Post Office SCI
vice at a salary of $1,000 per year. He
is now located at Cincinnati. and will
be stationed at Washington about
July l.
Evening journal., 1900-02-22
Not Given to compIaInlnn.

Buggins-Wigwag is the most sub.
lime optimist / ever knew.
Muggins-In what way?
Buggins-He laid up with a sore
throat, and when l sympathized with
him he said it wasn't as bad as It
might be If he were a giraffe-Phila-
delphia Record.