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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
England's Gloomy Outlook.

London, Jan. 1t is strange to note
that as the new year dawns for Grea .
Britain the greatest army she ever put in
the field remains passive in South Africa,
held at bay by two of the smallest repub.
hes on the face OF the earth: while mt
home, in spite OF the large volume of trade
and apparent prosperity, her financial in.
terests are in state OF instability not
seen since the Barring crash. All Europe
Is yelping at her heels, and the necessity
tor Americas friendship is recognized on
all sides. Papers and people that for
years have been ready with ibe for
Americas good will no longer make any
attempt to belittle the desirability OF Sc
curing her friendship.
America says the Globe, usually hui
morous at the expense OF all things trans
Atlantic, with crop of 1000, 900
bushels Of wheat, is especially in posi-
ton to help us
The economic shoe already begins to
pinch the military foot Not very seri-
ously, but enough to suggest grave cogi.
tations as to what would happen ii Great
Britain would war with a great power
The fact that the government has char.
tered 50 many transports has resulted in
IA rise i'll the price of bread, while coal is
rising by leaps and bounds to famine
prices. 1t is such unpleasant results as
these that silence the scotter at things
American and induce such d vituperi-
tive publication as the Saturday Review
TO say; The Americans have had their
eyes open as to the possibilities of for
eign policy and are taking sounder, be-
sides cooler view, OF the situation. They
are not less friendly to us than before,
but the insincere element has been elimi-
mated and has LETT a reliable substratum
Of good WILL" which concentration the
Saturday Review under different circum.
stances would have construed into damn
ing evidence OF the insincelity OF Ameri.
can friendship.
1t must not be inferred that this view
Is held by many of the sincere English
friends of America, who now point to
what they are pleased to term its great
friendliness as proof OF what they have
always maintained.
With such a serious outlook for the
coming year, it is hardly surprising that
articles appear under the heading Are
We Decadentf' and similar strains. On
the other hand, there is still small sec,
ton of the press and public which de-
votes its energies to senselessly abusing
the Beers and predicting the speedy en-
try OF the British into Pretoria
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

New York, Dec. 30.-A special to the
World from Boston says:
Congressman Boutelle is now in the hos
pital for the insane at Waverley, seven
miles out of Boston. When he was brought
to Boston last Monday night it was the
intention of the attending doctors to place
him in the Claiming sanitarium at Brook
line, private institution. He was refused
admittance there, the inference being that
his case was more desperate one than
the management cared to be responsible
for From a thoroughly reliable source it
was reported that the congressman is suf-
fering from paresis.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
70 PREVENT |NSURREcT|ON.
IN CAPE COLONY LOCALITY
The English Organize Into Home
Gunrds-The Beers Are Trying to
wreck Trains-Small Skirmishcs
Take Place.

Cape Town, Jan. 2.-The colonial au-
thorities are using every precaution to pre-
vent an instruction on the part OF dis
loyal Dutch in Cape Colony, and to sup
nress rising if one should occur. Every
where the British colonists are being or
eanized into home guards, drilled, armed
and ready to act in their respective local..
ties should armed Dutch colonists gather.
The theory is that the British home-stay-
ing colonials should be fully prepared to
cone with the Dutch colonials without the
aid of regulars.
The alertness of the British makes unit
ed action on the part OF the pro-Boer resi-
dents difficult. Unable to act openly, they
slip away singly or i'll small groups to join
the enemy's forces. The authorities have
been informed OF many centers of agita.
ton, which it is considered undesirable TO
particularize, but there Is nothing like con
certed action over the wide districts.
The case of Mr.. Michan, solicitor to the
DeBeers Company, who Is accused OF trea-
son, acquires increased Importance, as he
has been transferred from the custody OF
the civil authorities here TO the military
authorities at DeAar. lbs high position
causes the Dutch to watch his case keenly.
Parties of Beers have been operating
some 70 miles south of Lord Methuen 5
position. Beers appeared on Christmas
day near the railway about 20 miles south
of DeAar. A force of the duke OF High
burg's own volunteers prepared to engage
them, but the enemy retired.
Another party fired into a British patrol
camp during the night OF Wednesday, Dec.
81 This was near Victoria road. An at
tempt was made not far from that point
to damage the railway. One man was
caught in the act and shot,
A similar attempt was made between
Multiersoletie and Klapmuts, but the
would-be wreckers escaped. Like attempts
are reported from several other points.
Evidently small parties OF Beers or Dutch
colonials have been trying to interrupt
the movement of trains, but thus tar they
have been bailled by the elaborate British
patrolling.
In one case patrol Of regulars fired on
a patrol of colonals. The latter We're
wearing broad brimmed hats and were
mistaken by the British for Beers. No
casualties occurred, but in consequence OF
the incident an order has been issued re-
curing all classes OF troops to wear he'll
NETS.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Hutton Traffic Is stopped.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. IA large number
of buttons on which was inscribed the
words "Vietory to the Beers" both in
French and English, were recently seized
by the customs officers in Toronto and
forwarded to the department here All
importations of the character mentioned
are declared to be seditious under the
customs act, and are therefore prohibited
The buttons were being sent to Toronto
and Montreal people. They were made III
New Jersey.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
To he Sold at Auction,

New York, Dec. 30. - The gallery Of
paintings collected by the late Judge Hill
ton is about to be sold at auction. 1t is
composed OF nearly 200 paintings, mostly
by modern French artists, and is valued
at more than 100000. Among the mas
tiers represented are S. Meissonnier, Corot,
Daubigny, GerOme, Vibert, Makart, Munc-
kasy, Bougereau and Tissot.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

LONDON, Jan. 4.-There is deepen
ing sense of anxiety respecting Lady
smith, whence the most disheartening re.
ports of the prevalence of sickness are re-
ceiyed. Cen White reported IA list vi
nearly 20 deaths in one day from enteric
fever and dysentery, and 10 serious cases
III the hospital. DR.. jameson has all the
work ne can do i'll that fever nest. 1t is
evident that the garrison cannot hold
out long and that Sir Redvers Butler Will
not allow many days to pass without
striking a blow. Transports with fresh
battalions and batteries arrived at Dur
ban yesterday, and within AS hours Sir
Redyers ought to be in readiness for a
supreme effort. The Boer line OF defense
is now described as l6 miles in length
having been extended up and down the
Tugela in order to prevent turning
movement. There are many dispatches Of
minor interest from Gen. Buffers camp
this morning, but no details indicating
the direction of the next attack.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Debts of Millions Gone.

Chicago, Jan. Petitions in bank
ruptcy to the number of 1894 were
filed with the clerk of the United States
district court in this city in 1899. The
total liabilities were $66,0O0,000, and as
sets were estimated at $9,OOO,OOO. The
latter is nominal, as a considerable por-
ton of the assets were old book accounts
which proved valueless.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Loss of Insurgents Heavy.

Manila, Jan. l-Colonel Lockett has
had second engagement with the IN
surgents northwest OF Montalban, and by
a brilliant charge drove the enemy IRON
their position. Only one American Off
Ger and five soldiers were wounded, but
the loss of the insurgents was heavy Our
troops captured a number Of rifles and
quantity of ammunition and provisions.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

Tacoma, Jan. lone hundred and
seventy-one sacks of ore concentrates
were brought here on the City OF London
from the mines near Singapore, in the
Straits Settlement, for treatment in the
Tacoma smeltcr. This is the first ship
ment of ore from the Orient to an Ameri-
can smelter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Railroads Win.

Washington, Jan. Attorney General
Griggs today returned to the interstate
commerce committee the transcript of the
evidence taken at a hearing before the
commission last week in the matter OF
the new freight classification, with view
to action by the attorney general under
the antitrust law, if his judgment should
warrant the same
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

San Francisco, Dec. 30.-News of the
breaking out of the plague in Honolulu,
brought here by the transport Centennial,
has created some alarm among the state
and city officials, and every Precaution III
being taken to prevent the possible ad
mission of the disease into this city.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
stOckmnn Was Robbed.

Walzenburg, Col, Dec. 30.-W. j. Mil
sap, prominent stockman, was seized by
two men when about to enter the Klein
hotel and robbed of $4,000. The money
was mostly in his coat and vest pockets
and these garments were torn from him.
No trace of the criminals has been found.
Mr.. Milsap was on his way to Mexico TO
buy cattle.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Getting More Pay.

Pittsburg, Jan. 3.-The wages of 25,O0O
men in Pittsburg have been advanced from
5 to 10 per cent, and in some cases even a
greater percentage. OF these $4,000 are
employed by the Carnegie Steel Company,
5000 by Jones & Laughlin, and about COCO
by the United States and National Glass
companies.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

Victoria, b. c., Dec. 30.-News has been
received by the steamer Aaroangi of a
bloody civil war which has been raging
among the natives of Kiriwina, New GUM
ca. In the fighting the head chief was
defeated and IL villages in all were de-
stroyed, with heavy slaughter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

Chicago Dec. 3O.-0n Dee. 81 the Sioux
City & Northern railroad, from Garretson,
$. d., to Sioux City, will pass from the
hands of the co-receivers to the control
of the Great Northern railway. 1t is stat
ed that President j. j. Hill of the Great
Northern eontemplates radical changes.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
New York Broker bankrupt.

New York, Jan. STANLEY H. G..
Stewart, doing business as Stewart & Co.,
bankers and brokers, No. 40 Wall street,
filed petition in bankruptcy. The peti.
ton was sworn to by Mr. Stewart on De-
cember IS in Washington, d. c.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
For Aiding the Beers.

Durham, Dec. 3O-A German farmer
named Stucke, and the Rev. Mr.. Hartes.
director of the Hanoverian missions in
Natal, have been arrested at Estcourt on
a charge of aiding the Beers. They both
claim the protection of Germany.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

Miners in the Massillon, O., districts
think they ought TO have ten per cent
increase in wages. VIII advocate de-
mand to that effect at their next con-
vention.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Sir James Paxet 1. Dead.

London, Jan. 1.-The death is an.
nounced OF Sir James Paget in his Seth
year.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

The National Building Trades Coun,
Gil convenes at Milwaukee the II
next month.
The sun., 1900-05-22
nroaericIs on Russia's Move.

london, May 21.-In the house Of com
mons the parliamentary secretary of the
foreign office, Mr.. William st. John
Broderick, who was bombardcd with
questions on the subject, replied that the
British government understood that Rus
sin had leased IL site for Il coal depot and
naval hospital nj the treaty port of Mas
ampho, in Korea. This port, he added,
is open to navigators of all countries, and
the landing and storage of supplies for
the Russian fleet within the site just ac-
quired is to be governed by the existing
treaties there. Therefore no exclusive
right was ceded to the Russian govern
ment, and the treaty rights conceded to
British subjects were not to be limited
by the arrangements recently arrived at.
The sun., 1900-05-22
Po,iceman,s slayer Executed.

Sing Sing, May 21.-Constantine Stei-
ger. better known to the police by his
alias of Fritz Meyer, under which he was
convicted, has been put to death in the
electric chair in Sing Sing prison. Meyer
shot and killed Patrolman f'rederick
Smith on the night of Oct. q, 1877.
Smith was searching the Church OF the
Most Holy Redeemer, in West Third
street, for Meyer, who had been seen rob,
hing one Of the poor boxes. He cornered
the thief in the sacristy and the man fired
at him The shot pierced the policeman
heart. Meyer jumped through window
and gained the street, but was caugh'
and overpowered.
The sun., 1900-05-22
Mutlny In Philippine waters.

Tacoma. May 21.-News has been re-
ceived here of "A mutiny that took place
on the brigantine Navarro, bound from
Sorsogan, in the Philippines. to Manila
with cargo of hemp. 1t was learned
that only two days out from Sorsogan
the boatswain led the crew in mutiny,
which resulted in the killing of Captain
Acosta, Mrs. Acosta and the vessels
mate. The crew finally ran the vessel
into the mouth of Lucol river, in Min
doro. Several days later two native wo-
men, who had acted as servants for Mrs.
Acosta, told the native authorities Of the
tragedy, The entire crew was arrested.
The boatswain and his chief accompliccs
were beheadcd. The rest of the crew
seven personS-were imprisoned for from
10 to 20 years each.
The sun., 1900-05-22
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Important Matters to BE Settled Dur
ing the Week.

Chicago May 2l.-The present week
is looked on as in many ways the most
important of the Methodist general con
ference. During the next six days the
bishops, the secretaries, the editors of
The Advocates and the publishing agents
are to be elected. Some of the great
questions which are to be solved will
come to the point where the conference
must dispose of them--most immediate
the farreaching time limit question.
The standing committees have their
reports ready ana are only seeking oppor-
tnniics to present them. These reports
bring up the woman question. the amuse-
mont rule, the deacnncss problem and
other important subjects. 1t IS generally
admitted that there will be Il race bc.
tween committees TO get in their reports
rs there will he numerous recommends
tions that cannot be acted on At all.
The committees have had their most
important debates. and their session,
from now en will diminish in interest
Several of the committees will adjourn
ut their first meeting this week to NEE
again upon the call of the chairman.
Elections, when the two bishops have
been chosen, will go more swiftly. a
there are sure to he numerous re-elec
tions among the editors and secretaries
Delegates are required to stay until thu
last day, and there will be little fallin:
off in attendance. The date now fiXet
for adjournment is May %.
The sun., 1900-05-22
THREE YOUNG MEN
ASSAULT SUSSEX
COUNTY GIRL
Miss MarilIa K. tyler Attacked
by Three AsSaiIants in a
Woods.
AUTHORITIES MAKING SEARCH
Special 10 The Sun.

Georgetown, Del, May 2i.- Marilla X.
Tyler, young woman of Baltimore
hundred, Sussex county, was assaulted
in the woods near her home last evening
by three young men named Everitt
Derrickson, Harry Goodwin and Albert
Dawson.
The report says Miss Tyer was walk
ing with one of the young men when the
other two approached. All three attacked
er. She screamed for help and her as
sailants fled.
AT o'clock this morning friends OF
the young woman called upon Attorney
General White, at Georgetown, and had
warrants issued for the three assailants.
Meanwhile they had fled and officers are
searching for them.
The sun., 1900-05-22
BATTLING AT AGUsAN,
Macarthur Reports Sharp Fighting
In a MindunaO Province.

Washington, May 21.-The war de-
partment has received a cablcgram from
General Macarthur at Manila telling of
sharp engagement on the 18th inst. at
Agusan, in Cagayan province. The enc
my's loss in killed was 81. The Amer
lean loss was two killed and three
wounded. The dispatch is as follows:
Colonel Edward A. Goodwin, Fortieth
regiment, United States volunteer infan-
Try, reports of an engagement May IA, ~
men of the Fortieth regiment, United
States volunteer infantry, under Captain
Elliot, at Agusan, near Cagayan, Caga-
yam province tAIindanaol. Enemy, oUo
strong in good position, routed, 81 killed
81 Rcmingtons and quantity ammunition
captured Our loss in killed, Company |,
Fortieth Regiment. United States volun-
teer infantry, Corporal James O'Neil
John w. Shaw; our loss in wounded,
Company |. E'ortieth regiment, United
States volunteer infantry, Corporal jack
Cook, wounded in thigh, moderate; Artlt
icer Edwin Il. Dodds, wounded in thigh
slight: Company X, Fortieth regiment
| United States volunteer infantry, Mack
u. Smith, wounded in thigh, moderate.
The sun., 1900-05-22
r,nx supply Claim Dismissed.

Washington, May 2l-Thr tompttoIIrF
of the treasury has decided adversely to
tho claimants iii the case Of Dudley y
Michrner against the government lor
eouitable compensation on account OF an
,llrrrd breach of an alleged contract for
thn M nurchnse from them in 1S9S of 20,oOo
N,usrr rifles and 3,O00,000 cartridges.
The only evidence of contract IN inns
case, says the comptroller is found IN a
nuoted letter to them from General a.
tcr secretary of war, directing them %
dcliyer the arms and ammunition withi5l M
tivr weeks from that date. On Aug. 70
ths goods not having been delivered inc
order was countermanded'
The sun., 1900-05-22
PHILADELPHIA STRIKE.
Practical Settlement of Difficulty
Has Been Effected, 1t Is Said.

beeh
Philadelphia, May 21.-The beginning
of the fourth week of the strike of
men employed in the building trades in
this city brings with it practical set
tlement of the difficulty, though the
breach between the Allied Trades I'm
ions Council and the Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners is wider than ever.
The Allied Council continues to regard
Brotherhood carpenters as nonunion men
and, it is said, will make an effort to dis
rupt their organization. Allied Council
members are permitted to work on jobs
where Brotherhood carpenters are en-
ployed, and this is regarded by the latter
as a partial victory. inasmuch as their
refusal to affiliate with the Council has
not thrown them out of work.
The United Labor league which en-
deavorcd to bring about reconciliation
between the warning labor organizations,
has suspended two local unions of Broth
erhocd carpenters which were affiliated
with the league because Of their refusal
to accept the Allied Councils proposition
to work only with union men.
Wherever the wage scale has been
signed the strikers have returned to work,
and there will be no further negotiations
between the Allied Council and the
Brotherhood of Carpenters.
The plumbers Who struck on May l for
an eight hour day at S3.T5 went back TO
work without having reached any agree.
ment with their employers. They were
instructed by the officials of the union to
demand $3 for a day of eight hours.
1t is impossible at this time to ascer
tain the number of men still out, but it
is said that the strike has been broken
and all the men are returning to work.
The sun., 1900-05-22
DROUGHT IN BRAZIL.
Want of Rain Prolific Cause of
Emigration.

Rio Janeiro, May 21.-The drought
that has prevailed in the state of Ceara
for the last IA months, by which vast por-
tions of the plantations have been ruin
ed, has caused thousands of the residents
to emigrate to Para AmaZonas and other
states. Up to the present no rain has
fallen in the state of Parahyba this year.
From the capital the city of Parahyba,
as far up aS BrpjoS, the drought threatens
TO ruin all agricultural enterprises. Usu-
ally the winter season begins i'll Eebru-
AIRY or March.
The minister Of finance, DIR. Mustinho,
has declared at i cabinet council that II
will he necessary t. pass Il special law
in congress in ol4ei to negotiate Il treaty
of reciprocity with the United States rs
proposed by the United States minister,
Charles Page Ii.yan.
The Brazilian government has sent out
invitations to all agricultural and indus
trial societies Ia prepare articles for eN
hillitian At he Buffalo exposition IN 1901.
! 4 large number uf coffee producers have
agreed IL send full line Of samples OF
! thr best Brazilian grades Of this com
modify.
Major Cavalcanti has examined tho
most suitable points for fortifying the
| Amazon and Para rivers. The bar OF
I the Para will be protected by formidable
batteries of Krupp guns and series OF
torpcdocs will be planted at Obidos, a
town on the Amazon. The new Imbuhy
and Campos Snllcs forts here will be
completed in August.
The anniversary of the proclamation OF
the republic of Brazil, Nov. 10, will be
celebrated this year with exceptional
splendor. Among the other ceremonies
there will be review of all the nava
forces of the country not in actual serv
L inn 81 tho finn
The sun., 1900-05-22
R.r,in strike Troubles.

Berlin. May 21.-Thc strike disturb
ances were confined principally to the
Roscyhalerthor district. Elsewhere they
were unimportant. Order had been re-
stored at midnight. Two policemen were
injured severely and two workmen nave
died from wounds inflicted with saberS
Fifty others were injured and lo5 arrests
were made. The motormen and con
dlctors on the Karlsruhe electric tram
WAYS struck for higher wages and shorter
hours. Traffic is interfered with.
The sun., 1900-05-22
p.nning Trouble In Michisan.

pentwatcr. Mich. May 2l..Ihe pann n,,
inr house Of Nielsen \ 90. failed n 70 %psm b,s"
;tI ;ts doors. and the circuit court mas 'th ps1n
~ Naked to appoint II, II buny'a. .t pr'tn 's.,
West depositor- as receiver. s,'. = "t,u th,
% ss',rt aud protested asainS a,;it;e. Mf; nar are
yna yvoaf,cially estimated at $1,000 70 stUu forn
nnn n If Is impossible at this tune 10 io''
an estimate OF the assets 80. -
The sun., 1900-05-22
Organized for the Season.

The Eighth Ward Republican League
base ball club has organized for the sea,
son with the following players: Catch
ers, H. Martin, Dawson; p, Hahn, Nc
Hugh; So. L. Mullen; 1b. D. Salters; 2b
J. Lind; 3b. S. Miller; If. j. Berry; CT.
HI. Engle; ri. G. Wilkins; substitutes, H
Martin, H. Berry. The club would like
to hear from the Y. NJ. R. Q. base bal
team, Address all challenges to 6l0 East
Seventh street. Manager, Geo. L. Cam.
eron.
The sun., 1900-05-22
DELAWARE NAM DEAD
NEVER SAW A TRAIN
Thomas Muncey Also Tabooed To-
bacco and Liquor Many De-
scendantS.

Dover, Del, May 2l.-Thomas Muncey
aged ninety years, died this morning at
his lifelong residence in Little Greek.
He never saw a railroad train, never
smoked or chewed tobacco, and never
drank liquor. Little Creek is not on a
line of railroad. A widow, eight children,
twenty-five grandchildren, seventeen
great-grandchildre and one great-great.
grandchild survive him.
Henry G. Carter, OF Wyoming, also
aged ninty years, died today. He was
soldier IN the Mexican War, and leaves
five daughters and one son.