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New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
THE KEY TO LADYSMITH.
BULLER HAYAGALN ATTEMPT
THE TOWNS RELIEF.
s.vs HE COMMANDS THE SITUATION
THE CAMPAIGN IN CAPE COLONY
DEVELOPING
ropyrssht: 1900; by The New-Xork Trioune-l
TRy CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l


rordon, Jan. 81. g. m.-The Cape Town
,o-r.snondent of THE Mail" forwards some
+ruv startling information with regard to Sir
Ptdvers Buffers impending movements. He
actually states that on Monday. the British
General having read to his troops a message
from the Queen expressing admiration of their
gallant conduct concluded by declaring his
opinion that they had gained the key to the
road to Ladysmith in which place he hoped
70 be within a week. This correspondent IS
believed to have exceptionally good means OF
information, bat at the same time, in view Of
au circumstances. too much Importance should
not for the present be attached TO the teIe-
gram. which is entirely unconflrmed from any
other source
The campaign in the north Of Cape Colony is
slowly developing. Following quickly on the
news Of General Kelly-Kennys occupation Of
Thebus comes the intelligence Of the arrival of
Br1gadier-General Brabant at sterlstroom to
assume command of the Mounted ColoniaIs in
The district.
tons that sharp fighting occurred at Crocodile
Pools between Boer outpost and the British,
the advantage being claimed by the burghers
This would almost seem to dispose of the state
ment that Mafeking was relieved on January %.
7 N r
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
HOW THE SENATOR WAS SHOT

HOW THE SENATOR WAS SHOT
Senator GOebel was wounded by a rifle bar os
small calibre, not over IS which struck him =,
the right side just below the armpit The bail
passed through the back part OF the right lung
across the body in a diagonal line. passing out
below the left shoulder blade
Senator Goebel was on his way to the Senate
Chamber in company with Colonel Jack Chinn
and "Eph" Lilard, warden OF the Frankfort
Pententiary. Mr.. Lfllard was a few feet in ad-
vance OF Goebel and Chinn. who were walking
side by side, Goebel being on the right and
Chinn on the left.
From the outer edge OF the Capitol grounds 20
the steps of the Capitol the distance Is about
three hundred feet. TwO-thirds OF this had been
traversed and the men were walking slowly. when
suddenly a shot rang out from large three
story building which stands fifty feet east OF ths
Capitol This building IS used for Offices BY
nearly all the leading officials OF the State. Gov
ernor Taylor and the Secretary OF state having
rooms on the hrst floor.
AS the shot was heard Goebel gave quick IN
voluntary exclamation OF pain and made an ef-
fort to draw his own revolver. His strength was
unequal 10 the task. however, and he sank on the
pavement. With great rapidity several more
shots were Aired. the bullets striking the brick
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

OF laborers have gathered here from all parts Of
the country In hope OF finding steady work for
four and one-haf years at least upon the con-
struction work Some Of them have already
become subjects for public charity.
In the Council yesterday the resolution intro
duced at the last meeting OF the Board of Alder
men providing for the appointment Of COM
mittee to make preparations for ceremonies at
the beginning of the rapid transit road came up
and was adopted. Councilmen Goodwin Wise,
Murphy. Murray and Hottenroth were appointed
10 confer with the Mayor about ceremonies for
the occasion.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
SIR ALFRED MILNER'S WARNING.
CALLS THE TRANSVAAL "A HUGE ARISEN
AL"-THE BRITISH BLUE BOOK

AL"-THE BRITISH BLUE BOOK
London. Jan. 31-A Blue Book was issued yes
terday relating TO South Africa, and covering
the period from March last to the present
month It's most interesting feature is a letter
from Sir Alfred Miner m Mr. Chamberlain
dated November 80, in which he says:
have always regarded with the repub-
lies as very formidable war indeed, owing to
the colossal ornaments of the Transvaal In
view OF these. could not but anticipate terri
bic struggle-the last thing in the world to
which or any man could look forward other
wise than with the gravest solicitude.
In the course OF the letter, Sir Alfred
Miner describes the Transvaal as "a huge
arsenal"
1t is also worthy OF note that on August 27,
he wrote to Mr.. schreiner, the Cape Premier
saying: Like yourself, do not expect war"
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

sive in either house and Mr.. Balfour was not az
his best although more serious than at Man
chester
The Irish members have celebrated the Dutch
victories by voting unanimously for reunion of
their party, and Mr.. Chamberlain has thus done
something in South Africa for Irish Home Rule.
l. n. +.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
THREE COMMANDS MAY BE JOINED

KELLY-KENNY NOW AT THEBUs-LYTTLE-
TON HOLDS POTGIETER's DRIFT.
London, Jan 30.-The only reliable dispatch of
any importance to-day is a confirmation of the
report that General Kelly Kenny commanding
the Sixth Division, has occupied Thebus, about
midway between General French at Rensburg
and General Gatacre at Sterkstroom. From this
IT is deduced that junction OF the three forces
is being made, preparatory 10 the beginning OF
the plan of advance on Bloemfonten
General Lyttletons brigade Is still In its orig
Continued on third page.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
SENATOR GOEBEL SHOT.
ATTEMPT TO KILL THE KEN
TUCKY CONTESTANT
WOUND WILL PROBABLY PROVE FATAL
CONTEST COMMITTEE VOTES TO
SEAT HIM AS GOvERNOR-LEG-
ISLATURE To ACT TO-DAY
[BT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. J

Frankfort. KY. Jan. 3O-State Senator Will
lam Goebel. the Democratic contestant for the
Governorship Of this State. was shot and proba-
bly, fatally wounded to-day. He was walking IN
the Capitol grounds on his way to the Capitol
when a rifle bullet from a window OF the State
House building penetrated his side.
Harland Whitaker. farmer from Butler
County. the home county OF Governor Taylor, Is
now in Jail at Louisville charged with the crime.
There is no direct evidence against Whitaker.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
NO CHANGE TO RAISE LOAN.
BERLIN BANKERS VIEWS ON DIR. LEYDSS
vrC1T NAV co To ST PETERSBURG

Berlin. Jan. 3O.-Berlin inanciers assert. with
reference to the report that DR.. Leyds came to
Berlin to raise a loan. thai there would not be
the slightest possibility of his succeeding, as
the Transyaal had no guarantee to offer 1t Is
known. however, that since his arrival Dr. Leyds
has repeatedly conferred with the Foreign Sec
retary Count Won Bdlow, regarding the STU
alton created by the war.
st. Petersburg Jan. 30.-TAe newspapers here
announce that Or. Leyds. tae diplomatic rep
resentative Of the Transvaal, VIII spend Few
days in this city next week
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
GENERAL BULLER OPTIMISTIC

GENERAL BUTLER OPTIMISTIC.
HOPES TO BE IN LADYsMITH WITHIN
wEEK-THE QUEENS MESSAGE
London, Jan. 31-The Cape Town correspond
ent of The Daily Mail" telegraphing yesterday,
says:
General Butler yesterday CMonday) read the
following message from the Queen to Sir Charles
Warren's force:
1 must express my admiration Of the troops
during the last trying week, especially Of those
regiments you specify, and Of the accomplish
ment of your arduous march.
General Butler told the men that they ought
not to think, because they had retired from their
position, that all their work was Of no avail. On
the contrary, in his opinion, they had gained the
kew of the road to Ladysnith, in which he hoped
to be within a week.
General Butler then called for cheers for the
Queen, which were heard for miles around.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

time. We have taken from him over pint OF
blood. and there are symptoms OF the gravest
character. There is hardly chance that he can
live through the night. and practically none that
he will recover"
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

TUE WALDoRF-A5ToRIA ON WHEELS
- r,ould seem so TO one travelling 10 Chicago on
tha pennsylvania Limited Leaves New-York every
morninE.-AdvE
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
FIVE STATES IN FIVE HoUI

FIVE STATES ~ HANI- NCNNNS>
The Royal Limited" beautiful, sytrt and sura
Leaves Naw-York south Ferry and foot OF Liberty
81. Daily .. m. arrives Washington 2. N Ex-
quists Dining and Cafe Car servics.-Acvt
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
CLEVELAND ~ A NIGHT

ulornfng f Iork ; 80 p m, arrive Cleveland nsx.
Tat. e LYt pfeakfast by the NeW-YorL Co. .eis
ssTeLASvt Limited. Luxurious service; no excess
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
BoERs LOSE SHE'LL FACTORY.

BUILDING AT JOHANNESBURG DESTROYED
A BLOW TO THE TRANsvAAL CAUSE.
London, Jan. 3O.-A dispatch from Durham
saws that refugee who has arrived there from
johannesburg reports the destruction OF the
Boer shell factory at that place on January ~.
The loss it is added. is irreparable.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

FASTEST MORNING TRAIN TO CHICAGO
Railroad service nnsurpassed.-AdVl
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

Beyond question. the best Cough remedy Is
JAYNE'S ExPECTORANT.-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

Continued on third page
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
Andrew Freedman said:

We have submitted a proposition to Mr. McDon-
aid that l believe he will accept. We are ready to
take our share of the bonds a 5 the con-
tractor accepts our terms So far as con-
cerned there Will be no delay. We want the affair
finished a soon II can be brought TO q concu-
sion. 1t is certain that viii be of the
three companies first mentioned in the transaction
How many there Will be | cannot say. We will be
satisfied with company organized a capital of
S. 100000 $6000000 II would not be professional
cally reached between the contractor and this com
pany. So far concerned, however there
is no reason why the contractor should want more
time than he already has.
There has been considerable speculation as TO
what would happen If Mcdonald should fail TO
qualify in the bonds before the expiration of his
additional ten days extension of time for sign
ing the contract. The last day OF the extended
time will be February 6. On this subject Cor
poration Counsel Whalen says;
II is only fair that the contractor should have all
the time he wants, in reason. This is a big trans
as a smaller one could The Rapid Transit Com
mission has the power TO extend the time for the
final signing OF the contract for any reasona bic
period. OF course. the time could not be extend
ed for a year, but such a time would not be re-
quired The bidder should. however, have Ali tha
time in reason that he shall require. Wv
TALK OF ASKING FOR LOWER BOND
Already there is talk OF an application To the
courts for a further reduction OF the bond
should Mcdonald fail 10 qualify. This, OF course
would be vigorously opposed, as was the case
when the reduction to $6.0O00O0 was made
Since the acceptance Of Mr. McDonaId's bid
was published In the newspapers large numbers
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31

Continued on third page.
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

sysasla sheepworth theshearing, and "a,
while Mr. Prime spent many hours in
consultation with certain Of these so-
called sleuth-hounds, the young ladies
took their daily drive through the park,
generally picking up. the smiling
Schuyler somewhere along the way, and
rarely omitting call. with creature
comforts in the way Of baskets Of fruit,
upon the happy Billy, whose limits
were no longer restricted to his tent,
as during the first week OF. his arrest,
but whose court was ordered to sit in
Judgment on him the first OF the com-
ing week. Already it began to be whis-
pered that Armstrong had q mine to
spring in behalf Of the defense, but he
was SO reserved that no one, even Cor.
don. sought to question. e 81.
Armstrong is .. trump!" said Billy
to Miss Lawrence, one fair morning.
Hell knock those charges silly
though I dare say could have wormed
through all right; only. you see, I
couldn't get out to find people to give
evidence for me-
'Do you-see him often? ?" she asked,
somewhat vaguely.
Armstrong" exclaimed Billy, in
open-eyed amaze. why, he's here with
me every day.
'But never" thought Miss Lawrence,
'in the mornin~-when we are
To be Continued. =
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Copyright. ,sss. y F. Tenny son Neelyl

ing. The coat was hanging at its usua!
place when I returned late, with a
mass of new orders and papers. No!
no! But here. I must get back to the
office, and what / wished you to see was
that poor boys letter. What can you
hope with a nature like that to deal
with p
Armstrong took the missive held out
to him and slowly.read it, the general
studying his face the while. The let
ter bore no clew as to the whereabouts
of the writer. 1t read:
" f@' March i, '9S.
1T is six weeks since repaid all your
loving kindness, brought shame and sor-
row to you and ruin to myself by desert
ing from West Point when my commission
was but few. short months away. In an
who had won my very soul, and whose
words and letters made me believe she
would become my wife the month OF my
graduation. and who. ~ I now believe. was
then engaged to the man she married in
January. i threw myself away. My one
thought was to md her. and Ged knows
what beyond. - So sst
IN can never be undone. Ny career il
ended, and can never look you In the face
a1Nan. kt nrst ! thought should show the
htters. one BY one, to the man she mar
red. and ask him what he thought Of his
wife, but that 10 too low hold them be-
cause I havsra mad longing IS see her
again and heap reproach upon her, but, Il
I tall and should ]. feel at any time that
my end g near. I'm going to send them to
you to read-to see how I was lured, and
then. II you can. to pity and forgive:
q yROLLIN,"
Armstrong; firm lips twitched un-
der his smustache. The general with
moist eyes, had risen from his chair and
mechanically held forth bis hand.
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

sDaily. tDaily except Sunday. a.-.r
1:5o p. m, train has Pullman buffet car and
day coaches through to St. Louis and Kansas
City: Free Eecliniag chair car, Meberly, Mo-.
and day coaches through to Peoria, nj. 6:s5
q. m. .trainlhas elegant day coach and chair car
through to Peoria. Meals served in dining car
on ell trains in and ont of Peoria. =
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

opened housekeeping in one of these
vacated homes, and all her witchery
was called into play TO make It the
most popular resort Of the younger ele-
ment at the post. Money she might
lack, but no woman could eclipse her
in the dazzle Of her dainty toilets. The
Preside was practically at her feet be-
fore she had been established 46 hours.
Other peoples vehicles trundled her
over to camp whenever she would drive.
Other peoples horses stood saddled at
her door when she would ride. Other
peoples servants flew to do her bidding.
Women might whisper and frown, but
for the present, at least, she had the
men at her beck and call. Morn, noon
and night she was on the go, the morn
ings being given over, as rule, to
gallop over the breezy heights where
the brigade or regimental drills were
going on, the afternoons to calls, where
in it is ever more blessed to give than
to receive-and the evenings to hops
at the assembly room; or to entertain
ing charmingly entertaining the little
swarm of officers with occasional angels
of her own sex, sure to drop in and
spend an hour. Cherry played and
sang and "made eyes" at the boys. Mrs.
Frank was Winsome ana gen1al ana JOY
Gus to everybody, and when Garrison
nimseH arrived Iron camp generally
iate n me evening" lookins woln anu
!aoeo from 4one nours AZ TUG uesA' s pug :,
nao ever 2 comforting TUT supper ano sun
ing' pay1ul Weicome TOT ner loru, mar, ss
.n9 mucn oI nlm pe1o1e .oa 1ne ass.oaeu
~ =, - .e , -. Ia er-4 .' - !, 80
~a.,,s - saD 80 na.u - :: e.y - .. - :
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he is headstrong and self-conlident.
Do you think he should that he needs
one 9? And anxiously the brave eyes
sought the strong, soldierly face.
y would seem 50, Miss Lawrence-'
. She drew q long breath. She seemed
to cling little closer to his arm. Then
ght came the next question:
Cox Armstrong, will yous do me !
great favor? viii you be his counsel?''
He was looking directlyto the front
as she spoke. mething told him what
was coming, yet he could not answer
all at once. What did it mean, after all,
bht just what he had been thinking for
week, that the girls fresh young
heart had gone out to this merry, hand
some, soldierly Lad, whom he, too, had
often marked with keen appreciation
when in command Of his big company
ct drill. What possible thought of hers
could he, more than twice her years. .
have ever hoped to win ? She had come
to him in her sore trouble-an her
lover's-as she would have gone to her
father had he been a soldier schooled in
such affairs. Armstrong pulled himself
together with quick, stern self-com-
mand. 8
Looking down, he saw that her eyes
were filling, her lips paling, and rush
OF tenderness overcame him as he sim
ply and gently answered:
Yes, and there is no time to be lost =
All these last days, it will be remem-
bered, Mrs. Frank Garrison with pref
ty Cherry Ripe" had found shelter at
the Preside. The palace was no place
for poor soldiers wife, and there was
no longer grateful nabob as q possible
source of income. It is doubtful indeed
whether that mine could be further
tapped, for the ELUSIVE brother-in-law
OF the winter gone by had found dis
illusion in more ways than one. Gar
rison. busy day and night with his stan
duties, had plainly to tell his capri
ctous wife that she had come without
his knowledge or consent, and that he
could not think Of meeting the expense
of even axtwo weeks staysin town. He
could not account for her coming at
al. He had left her with his own peo-
pie where at least she would be in COM
fort while he took the field. He desired
that she should return thither at once.
She determined to remain and gayly
tapped his cheek and bade him have
no concern. She could readily find
quarters, and SO she did. The regu-
lar garrison of the Presidio was long
since afield, but the families of most
of its officers still remained there, while
the houses of two or three, completely
furnished SO far as army furnishings go,
were there in charge of the post quar-
termaster. From being the temporary
guests of some old friends, Mrs. Frank
and her pretty companion suddenly
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

"Poor lad!" sighed Armstrong. "Of
course-you know who the girl WASP"
"Oh, Of course" and Drayton
shrugged his shoulders. ~
= ''Well, we'll have to &" and led on to
the misty light without. -. -
Over across the way were the head
quarters tents Of q big parade, hope
fully awaiting orders for Manila. To
their left, separated by narrow space.
80 crowded were the camps, were the
quarters Of the officers Of the he-teenth
infantry, and even through the veil of
mist both soldiers could plainly. see
along the line. Coming toward the gate
was Mr.. Prime, escorted by the major.
Just behind them followed Mildred and
the attentive Schuyler. But where was
Miss Lawrence? Armstrong had al
ready seen. Lingering, she stood at
Billy's tent front, her ear inclined to his
protruding pate. He was saying some
thing that took time, and she showed no
inclination to hurry him. Miss Prime
looked back, then she and Schuyler ex-
changed significant smiles and glances.
There was rather lingering hand
clasp before Amy started. Even then
she looked back at the boy and smiled. s
Z. ''H'm!" said the general, as he gazed,
that youngster wouldn't swap places
with any subaltern in camp, even if he
is under charges. - -. :
There was no answer from the strong
soldier standing observant at his elbow.
But when the chief would have moved
Armstrong detained him. Zone more
question, general. In case you were
away and wanted something you had
left in this tent. you would send an aide
-or orderly, or-would an order signed
by one Of your staff be suff1cient?'
HIM, well-yes, ! suppose it would y
said the general. 81.
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02
PRINCIPAL CITIES.

narshautown, Oskaloosa,
Abba, Kansas City and
st. Louis.
KeithsburR, Monmouth
Peoria and Kansas City
Aarshalltown, Oskaloosa,
Monmouth aud Peoria .
Hampton, Ackley, Eldora /
and Aarshalltown. n.,.,., !
Manly, Kensett. Northwoot
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

Ho1NTYRE POST, No. %. G. AR.
Regular meetings arc held at their post hall On
month. Whiting comrades cordially invited.
r. PI1CY BUMP, CommandoR.
+ A. G. CHAPMAN. Adiutant.
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

From st. Paul and Minneapolis:
PassengerlI No. 10:40 pm EARLY and Late
Passenger No. 2, 1910 pm. .No. i, rs p.p..
Freight. III No. 92, $50 pm. mo. ~, II 80 M.
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

Departs from Austin to Chicago and Nilwau.
kee via Cal1aar, Prairie du Chen, Madison and
PassengerNo. 2, IL 85 p.m.(N NO. 4, e86 p.m.
Ereight: lsNo Is, 4:l6 am. DNo. "a, 7:15 am.
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

From st. Louis 4 Kansas City via Mason City
PASSENGER NO. 10l, 90 am. mo- 10s, :s5 pm.
Freight. |sNO. 195, 100 pm. = -
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02
CHICAGO MILWAUKEE, ( ST. P. R.

IOWA l. MINNESOTA DIVISION.
Arrives at Austin from Chicago and Milwaukee
via Madison, Prairie du Chen, Madison and
Savanna, Dubuque and Calmar: ~
Passenger|lNo. I, 7:6 amino. 8, s:90 pm.
Frelght. No. 81, 7:15 pm. sNo. 65, rs am.
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

lLEAvn / AHl1u;
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

To st. Louis and Kansas City via: Mason City.
Psssepeer |:No.1@ 4 :eo pm. 'No.1o4. s:ls pm
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA DIVISION.
Arrives at Austin from Chicago and Nilwau.
kee via Lacrosse: - :
f:s;sS: d. ts M; M. g. i g Ann:
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02
To st.. Paul and Minneapolis ::

s; :: -:
lsNO. H. 10 40 a.m
Mower County transcript., 1900-05-02

From Jackson, Nankato, Wells and Albert
Lea: a - = 5-l'lG. :"
fs:;ssSPser|ESo: Fss;sSss No. j. + ss:P%No. e. Il as am
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-05-04

devotion OF each occupant of the little,
dark, vile holes of rooms to his occu-
patton the sense of fear vanishes. A
murky yellow light reveals the closely
packed tables surrounded by China
men, some with blank, impassive
countenances. some resembling incar-
nate fiends. Immense piles of gold lie
before them while the cards are thrown
down as rapidly as they can be ham
died.
But the crowning degradation of
Chinatown is opium smoking.
One of the most disgusting sights
imaginable is that of a man, even
Chinaman, stupefied by the fumes of an
opium pipe. The longer he has bean
victim of the habit, the worse his
appearance. Fifteen consecutive days
of indulgence are said to be sufficient
TO produce a confirmed opium smoker.
The Chinese consider a man who has
once had the craving (yin) hopeless
case. They never place any reliance
on the word or honesty of man who
has become pronounced victim of the
habit. He has deteriorated morally,
Phy SiSuhy, hoS oSSchiN
dirty and slovenly. Our own young
men, and even women, are learning TO
smoke the drug to an alarming eX-
tent. They steal into Chinatown under
various pretexts to obtain supplies.
There are many places all over the
city where opium may be procured
and smoked, and it has found its way
into many fashionable homes as well.
While opium eating has been prac-
ticed for uncounted years, it is only
within the last century that it has
been smoked to any great extent, and
| it is hard to realize the origin of the
habit. 1t is thought that East Indian
traders first taught the Chinese that
il could be cooked and smoked, but
the present device for using it is with
out doubt the invention of the latter
people.
The vice has spread so alarmingly in
China that it is estimated that one
male adult in every five is a victim. In
San Francisco the proportion among
Cinnamon is even greater.