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The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-12-14
HOnTWTF' OLIVE UUANrH

DURHAM, Dec. g. Lord Roberts
sailed far Cape Town today. prior 10
hs departure Lord Roberts made a
srtfrh duflnR the epurse ~ whleh he
sdiured hts hearers b. hald ont the
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-12-14

Steamers OF the above companies call at Honolulu
on about the dates below mention'd:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-12-14

Sails every Monday for Kaunakakai,
Kamalo, Maunalei, Kalaupapa, Lahai-
ma. HonOlua, Olowalu. Returning, ar
rives at Honolulu Saturday mornings.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-12-14
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
ELECTRIC FLASHES,

Most Of the Democratic legislators re-
turned 10 Frankfort, KY, Sunday night
An American syndicate with q capital
Of $1,000. 900, Is TO Immediately begin the
construction Of great steel plant In
Monterey. Mex. II Will employ 1000
men.
Gen. Bravo's force OF government
troops has driven hack the Maya In
dians In Mexico and taken possession
OF several important towns that were
occupied by the rebels during the week.
The British embassy at Washington
denies the report that President McKin-
ley had sounded the British government
as 10 how an offer Of mediation In the
Tranwaal trouble would be received.
An exciting scene took place at the
Crystal Palace. sydenham. England,
Sunday afternoon. Two large ELEPHANTS
belonging 10 the circus ran amuok,
killed their keepers ana gored another
man. There was a terrible panic In the
audience attending the concert In the
place, One animal was captured, after
ereat damage 70 property. The other
cscaped through the grounds. but was
captured later In the suburb Of Breck.
enham.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19

a large extent withdrawn their opposi
ton, but senators familiar with the
situation say the treaty Will not be
ratified.
That section Of the treaty Of friend
ship, commerce and eNtradtion with
Switzerland. negotiated In 1850. requir-
ing the extension 10 the Swiss confede-
ration Of any favor In commerce grant
ed 20 other nations, will be abrogated
next month. and with II the embarrass-
ment suffered because OF the possibill
~ Of other nations claiming the extern
sion TO them OF the most favored nation
clause viii be removed.
There Is no Intention on the part Of
the authorities to revive the treaty with
Argentina, but they propose TO use all
the influence they can to obtain ratl-
fcatIon Of the French treaty. An Off
cial said last night that In the event
OF the failure OF Congress to ratify the
French treaty, the tariff wall raised
around the United States bv the Ding
ley law would In the end result in lin
iting the American markets through
European retaliation on American
products.
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a study OF the initial operation and
concluded that the method might be
employed for the amputation OF lower
limbs Of patients who We're unable TO
Withstand the effects of anaesthetics.
The method consists In the deadening
Of the nerves in the limbs by the IN
lection OF cocaine in the vertebral
cavity above the joint where the nerves
controlling the lower limbs branch from
the spinal cord. The patient had suf-
fefed a gangrenous affection OF the Len
and amputation became necessary to
save her life. She was not In con-
dition to make the use OF an anaesthetic
safe and the surgeon decided TO Try the
method which had proved successful
in a Berlin hospital.
The drug was injected into the po-
tents vertebral cavity short distance
below the waist line and soon she an
nounced that she had lost all feeling In
her lower limbs while she was fully
conscious OF what was going on and
had the full use of all her faculties.
The limb was removed two inches
below the hip. and after the effects OF
the drug had passed away the woman
said she felt well. The prospects for
her recovery are good
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19

the point Of the bayonet. Dordrecht
hass again been occupied. but the Dutch
sun hold the bills northeast Of the
ioWn. This brilliant feat shows how
wen the colonial soldiers can fight. II
Ay proof We're needed. Their casual.
ues are reported as l6 killed and
wounded. 4 fresh accession Of coloni-
al forces Is the second Canadian con.
dhgent which has received hearty
Zen Buffers army is preparing 10
move II IL mas not already advanced
dispatches from Frere camp repeat the
rlmor that the Dutch are retiring from
'nelr positions, and that the British
till meet with less resistance than be
lore IN attempting u force their way
into Ladysmith.
II Is probable that the Free state
Iorces have been recalled to Harrismith
ana Bethlehem but It is not likely that
me Siege of Ladysmith win be aban-
dOned by the Beers until the Transyaal
l8 menaced with invasion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
UPRISING IN POLAND.
What Russia May Expect in Case OF
War with England.

Chicago, Feb. 1s.--Leaders in Polish
national circles Of this city say there
is secret national Polish league, which
extends throughout Europe and
America. and that It had existed not
only for fourteen years. but ever since
the breakup Of the last struggle for Pc
lands independence In 1863 One OF the
leaders said
The secret organization has not been
plotting against any government for
the freeing Of Poland by force Of arms
or any other method During the last
few weeks the Polish national organiza-
tons In this city which are such have
no direction with the secret league,
have been receiving information that
the Russian government. has resumed
persecution Of the Poles. and that
wholesale arrests are being made In
Warsaw. the seat Of the so-caled CEN
tral committee OF the national league.
THE league began a spirited agita.
ton December 3, of last year, when a
circular was issued from Warsaw, APP
pealing 10 all Poles TO equip themselves
both mentally and physically so that In
case Of need they might be ready 20
serve the cause Of freeing Poland. The
circular called on all Poles TO continue
the agitation for Poland and to study
and propagate Polish national spirit.
since the publication Of the circular
books and pamphlets which, because Of
their intense Polish patriotic express
sions, are prohibited in Poland by Rus
STA have been printed In Chicago and
other cities, sent 10 Europe, placed in
the hands Of agents OF the league and
distributed in Poland
In speaking OF the Polish league and
OF the recent arrests In Lemberg, Frank
II. Jablonski, president Of the Polish
National Alliance Of America. said.
We have been receiving information
about the numerous arrests In Warsaw,
but that arrests have been made In
Lemberg Is a surprise 10 us. All we can
say is that the coming events cast their
shadows before them That there Is
a secret Polish national government or
league with a seat In Warsaw, is true
and public. Who the members are
cannot tell you The plan is to have
a general uprising in Poland In case OF
war between Russia and England, and
il Is In line with that plan that many
Poles are being recruited into English
regiments from Warsaw and other
places in Poland and sent, not 20 the
Transvaal as some correspondents
would mistake. but into Asia, where
the first clash Is expected with Russia
OF course, men from Austrian Poland
would assist their fellow countrymen
and that may be a reason Tor the ar
rests,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
COULD NOT TAKE ANAEsTHErIcs
New and Successful Method of Am.
putating an Old Lady's Limb.

Chicago, Feb. lS-Mrs. Mary Arndt,
IN spite Of her 20 years, watched sur
geon Mt the county hospital today am.
putate her right leg near the hip with
out giving any evidence Of pain. The
operation proved successful. The
method by which the operation was
performed was OF great interest 10
surgeons, and Is said In professional
circles 10 be great step in surgery In
America.
DR.. Samuel Weber, a member Of the
advisory stan Of the hospital. had
charge ~ the operation. which Is said
TO be the slrst Of It's nature performed
in America ana the second known TO
medical men. the first having been
performed In Europe. DR.. Weber made
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
MACRUM SPOKE TRULY.
VIII Furnish Evidence OF the Ac-
curacy of His Statement.

Plttsburg. Pa, Feb. 1S.-Charles E.
Macrum, former consul at Pretoria.
South Africa, left for Washington to-
night AT 10 o'clock on the Baltimore &
Ohio road. Before leaving he said
II do not withdraw a word Of my
CHARGES against the British officials in
South Africa. II | am called upon, /
am prepared at any tine 10 testify TO
them and furnish evidence OF their
truthfulness'
Mr. Macrum Is evidently delighted
over the effect OF his statement. made
public last week. and says that al.
though he Is not acquainted with Con-
gresham Wheeler. OF Kentucky who
introduced a resolution IN the House
asking for an investigation OF his case
he viii call upon him tomorrow or the
next day. The ex-consul says he is
not going to Washington on any spe-
cial mission. but wants 20 be on the
ground to give his testimony should 1t
be needed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
JAPAN: MAKES OBJECTION.
U. $. Reciprocity Treaty with France
Injurious 60 the Empire.

New York, Feb. IA special TO the
Herald from Washington says
Although Japan has not addressed
any remonstrance 10 the government
respecting the treaty OF reciprocity ne.
gotiated by this government with
France. she has made 1t plain 70 the
authorities that she viii be adversely
affected By the provision relating to
silks.
The United States is unable 10 take
any action In the matter except to
negotiate treaty of reciprocity with
japan in case the French treaty is
ratified. which Is, from the present out.
look. an altogether unlikely event The
French treaty viii expire the latter
part Of next month, providing ratiAca-
tons have not been exchanged by that
time. and u has not yet been reported
BY the Senate committee. State de-
Observation-Disclosures insist that interests
at first opposed 10 the treaty have to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
Mail for Tahiti.

San Francisco. Feb. lg.-rhe brlgan-
tines that make regular runs TO Tahiti
win no longer carry The mails from this
port 10 the French island colony. In
future the mails will be carried by the
regular steamers that run 10 Auckland
and Sydney At Auckland the mails
VIII be transferred 90 line OF steam
ers that make regular runs 10 Tahiti
and the Fills The Galilee brought up
the last batch OF mail which will be car
ried By sailing vessels.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
had Silver DnlIars.

Toledo. O., Feb. lS,--Through the ar
rest OF George f. Smith at Bowling
Green, the federal authorities here
hope 10 find some clue 60 the identity
Of the counterfeiters who have been
flooding Toledo with silver dollars of
the dates OF 1879 and 1881. The counter
feits are four pennyweights under the
standard weight, but have the true
ring, and some have passed the Toledo
banks Smith when arrested had thir-
ty-three OF the 1873 dollars In his pock-
cts, twenty OF them being In package.
Smith lives in Toledo and at times
called himself George Howard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
uTLANDERs TO BE REIysTATED
Promise Of England when South Ac
rican HCpubIics are No More.


New York, Feb. IA special to the
Herald from Washington says
C.tianders who have been compelled
10 abandon their property IN the Trans
yoal By reason Of the attitude Of the
Beers, win be relnstated In possession
should the British conquer the South
African Republic and the Orange Free
State.
Information Of the determination OF
The British government has reached the
slate department in The form OF a copy
pI This proclamation. issued by the
British high commissioner FOR South
africa, at capet0wn, under date Of
Jan. 20
Notice is hereby given that the gov
eminent OF her majesty will not recog-
Elze as valid Or effectual any forfeiture
VI any property In the territories Of
me South African Republic or the
orange Free state or any charges fines
or cncumbrances Of whatsoever descrlp-
ton declared, levied Or charged upon
any such property. which forfeiture,
charge, fine, encumbrauce, conveyance.
transfer or transmission has been or
shall be declared charged, levied, made
or carried into effect By the govern
ments Of the South African Republic or
Of the Orange Free State subsequently,
20 the tenth Of October 1899
Sc FAR as the state department has
been Informed. the Beers have lot de-
ciared forfeited any property belonging
20 American citizens, but II 50 the
American consul win take measures for
securing It's restoration. In the event Of
failure and II the British conquer the
country It's restoration Will be certain
after the war. II is likely that the
South African Republic, DESTROYS Of
averting international complications,
viii be chary about forfeiting property
o. persons other than British. The only
case thus far brought 70 the attention
Of the state department Is that Of an
American named Brown, who says he
did not secure justice from the South
African courts and has filed a claim for
damages, which VIII be given attention
when the war has ended.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
ANXIETY About a Ship.

San Francisco. Feb. l9.-The under
writer's are anxious about the British
ship Annie Thomas. now out 20l days
from Cardiff for Acapulco. she was
last spoken on october II last, and in
consequence % per cent reinsurance Is
being paid on her. The American ship
May Flint. now out "a days from
Hongkong for Tacoma, Is also a sub
ject for uneaslness, and u per cent re-
insurance Is being paid on her,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
HOW THE Beers
LEFT KIMBERLEY
Lost Some Supplies, but Only a
Few Prisoners
MAsSING OF THEIR ARMIES.
where the Next Stand Way pe Made
Possible strategy Of Gen' "Ooers-
Hard Fighting colonial Troop"

New York. Feb. ia dispatch to
the Tribune from London says
Gen. Roberts operations are On so
large a scale that the press dispatches
do not give a comprehensive View Of
the whole field. The main faci is the
abandonment by the Dutch Of their
positions at Magersfontein ana around
Kimberley The guards brigade ad.
vanoed from the Modder river camp
position which was successfully de-.
Tended in December against a frontal
attack. The district north"ard to
Kimberley has been cleared and the
engineers are already at work repairing
the railway Jacobsdal remains the
headquarters OF Gen. Roberts, but Gen
Keily-Kenny's division at kip Drift
has been reinforced by the Highland
brigade. These troops and the seventh
division are following Gen Cronie
and Gen. French's cavalry brlgades
have Joined In the pursuit OF The re-
treating Beers northward and east
ward.
NO BATTLE AT KIMBERLEY
Kimberley has been relieved almost
too cheaply since the Dutch forces
have retreatedly rapidly. taklns their
guns with them. and will have TO be
fought in other defensive positions
further north. French ano Kelly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19

Kenny have captured a large number
Of wagons. sheep, oxen and military
stores, but have taken few prisoners.
French's flying column may succeed
in interceptlng the retreat OF the scat
| tered commando. But the bulk Of the
Boer force Will probably escape north
ward. The war office closed without
issuing any bulletin from Gen. Roberts,
but his silence did not cause uneasiness
II was understood In Official circles
that everything is going well and that
Gen. Roberts had not consldere5 II
necessary to report additional details
OF the Boer retreat and the relief Of
Kimberley but would break silence as
soon as Gen. French succeeded in over
taking the enemy and there was fight
ing.
Gen. Roberts army. having relieved
Kimberley without a battle and with
trivial skirmishing, is now al liberty
TO follow CronJe eastward and north
ward While the Free State has been
generally described in the English
press as an open and level country,
there Is a series Of rivers fiowing west
ward ana the ridges commanding their
banks are In nearly every Instance
llned WITH kopjes. These conditions
favor the Dutch system OF strategic
defense along water courses. Bloem-
ionteln Itself Is not likely 10 be &C.
tended, nce Pretoria has become for
an practical purposes The capiia Of
both Dutch republics: but these inter.
vening river ridges win enable Gen.
Cron)e to make a long running fight.
PLACE OF NEXT STAND.
South Africans tell me that the
strongest defensive position In The Free
state is high ridge between Venters-
burg and senekal. north OF Bloemion-
uen. and that Gen. Roberts main bat
Tie VIII be fought there. This nosltlun
Is connected With I.adysmith by the
Harrismith railway.and there Ar three
strategic railways available for com
munication with the rear ana conyerg-
ing with Johannesburg for PRETORIA.
Gems. Roberts and Kitchener have
already surprised both the ro,r com
inanders and the military writers win
an unexpected plan. and they NAV do
II again. They may avoid Bloemfon-
TEN, turn the Ventcrsburg. Sen.,al line
~ defense. and strike for Pre;oria.
There are signs OF ACTIVITY oil along
me British line. Gen. Clements
Dragons, with the Australian have
been accommodating the enemy POSI-
ton west Of Rensberg. ana draWing
the FIRE from two vickers. Maxlms al
Vaal Kop. 80
FIGHTING coLoNIALs.
Col. Brabant, the popular Cape
leader. has been showing his mettle
10y attacking the Dutch outside Of
Dordreeht where they were entreoched.
me colonial forces were unSer Gre
throughout Friday and biyouacked IN
'front.' Of the intrenehments. Theyhad
not finished their days work for AZ
midnight they carriad m. So - AZ
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19
For Improvements.

ella Valley Lumber Company Of
Pima. Arizona. offers preferred shaFa
$1,000, paying per cent a month ai"'
bends. Common shares, for ioe on tns
dollar, soon expected to pay dividends
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-19

morale OF the camp is excellent Maj
Doyeton's wife who was given a safe
conduct through the B0or lines, has
arrived here 20 nurse her husband.
A dispatch from the Swaziland Dor
der. dated Friday. February 18TH says
The Boer agent at Bremersdorp
Swaziland. has been maintaining regu-
lar communication with Delag0a bay
Via Swaziland. Two coollc carriers
have been hearing sacks. supposed e
contain salt. through Tongaand. On
examination It was found the sacks
contained gunpowder.'
A message from Frere camp, dated
February 10th, says: THE Beers have
abandoned several laagers. Gen. Bull
Ter renewed bomhardment OF the Boer
position without ellciting response.
Another forward movement is regarded
imminent"
The Daily News publishes the follow
ing dispatch. dated Sunday morning
February 18th, from M0dder river
"Our sudden appearance seems to hay
astounded the enemy and thrown then
into a panic. All their positions wer'
hurriedly evacuated and the big gum
al Magersfontein and Kimberley were
left behind.
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Sews FRoM 1Anrs,.....

"a rsh-oom Ladysmlth. dated Sat.
Y Rssaen. u sd l'th, by hellograph.
=. itry as,,, The Beers have
Us. ana NAV, o here during the last
4 lssaewhsrs Y n. evidently making a
X. s'rsiea " u The harrison, great.
! Ss'i.y. Il y learn Of the relief Of
= I, b layiAis,ll y excellent spirits ana
No. Y ne q rns' ss rom LadysmIth. un.
s rs February 18th. by
l'e he ' Az. Or jameson s@l'f mas W, u,s
Is tremendous, but the
The age-herald., 1900-04-05
MEMPHIS RACES
 WILL BEGIN TODAY One Thousand Horses Chartered
 at the Track. THE MONTGOMERY HANDICAP This Historic Race Takes Place Today and Means $3, 1000 to the Winner
 Streamer Will Probably
 Be the Favorite
THE MONTGOMERY HANDICAP

Memphis, Tenn, April 4.-The gates of Montgomery Park will be thrown open at noon tomorrow, and the twentieth annual spring meeting of the new Memphis Jock ey club will have begun. The meeting bids fair to be the most successful in the clubs history. The city is filled with followers of the turf, including the better class of horsemen, jockies and bookmakers.
 Eleven stake events will be offered dur ing the twenty days, and with more than 1000 thoroughbreds quartered at the track, the indications are that all of the events will be well filled. The track has dried out from last nights showers, and indications tonight are that tomorrow's contests will be decided on good course. The feature of tomorrow's programme Is the historic Montgomery handicap at a mile and sixteenth, for which some of the best handi- cap horses in the west will start. The
The age-herald., 1900-04-05
J. T. Cochrane Resigns

Tuscaloosa, April 4.-ospecial)-Joh T. Cochrane has resigned Inis position as su- perintendent of the Tuscaloosa Belt Rail- way MT. Cochrane has served in that capacity for seven years, and under his management the line has been extended several times until now 1t goes to the river and Is seven miles in length. MT. Cochrane resigns to take charge of the building of the Carrollton Short Line Rail- way, which is now under construction.
 Jake Foster received the news yesterday Of the death of his father, MT. Gustave Foster, in Chicago.
 Next Friday night representatives from the law class and Philomathc Society will debate on the question, Resolved, That England Is In the Right In Her War Against the Boers In South Africa" The law representatives will uphold the cause of the Boers, while on the other hand Eng kand's claim will be put forth by the de- haters of the Philomathic Society Dr. Melton will act as presiding officer The jldges will be: MT. H. A. Jones, lawyer; Rev. ID. c. Lilly and Professor w. H. Werner
The age-herald., 1900-04-05
At 8ennings

Washington, April 1.-The fields were small at Bennings today. Speculation was active, the talent faring very well, three outright favorites and an even choice fa- yorite winning.
 First Race-Sx fur,ongs: First Whip, 103 CMitche)D, l to 4, won; Kimmage, 1O4 (Mc- DermotD, to l, second; Mouseltoff, III Nandry), 10 to l, third. Time. 1:16.
 Second Race-Four and a half furlongs: Vouch, no (McJoynD, to 5, won; Light Ball, 107 QMitchelD, to and out, second Clodhopper, 107 GA. Weber,, to l, third. Time, 0:57h.
 Third Race-Maidens; mile and a half, over six hurdles: Gould, 145 (Connolly),3 to l, won; Cousin Jess, If (Brocken), to and out, second; Monroe Doctrine, 15S (Don- ohue), to l, third. Time, 2:59 1-5.
 Fourth Race-Seling; seven furlongs: Diminutve, 92 eClawson), 9 to 1, won; Pick wickian, 106 Gandry), 50 to 1 and 15 to l. second; Hold Up, 103 (Seaton), 9 to 1, third Time, 1:16 1-5.
 Fifth Race-Handicap; one mile and one hundred yards: Charentus, 123 (Clawson), I to 5, won; Sidney Lucas, 11S CMitchelD, to and to 5, second Beau Ideal 11i (O'Leary), to l, third. Time, 1:15 4-5.