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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
SEIZURE OF 4 FAMoUs PAINTING.
Custom House Ofiit tials Declare s'The Holy FamiIy'' Was Undervnlued.

New York, March 5.-Special Inspec- tor Charles H. Traitteur of the custom house and Special Agent Horton to-day seized the Rubens picture "The Holy Family at the gallery of a Fifth ave- nue art dealer. The painting was enter ed at the custom house on December 17 last by Eugene Fischeff, an art dealer in the Astor Court building. It was valued at $25,000 and was passed by the United States appraisers and duty was paid on the fixed valuation. It has since been ascertained by Inspector Traitteur that the painting was under valued some $20,O0O, having been sold at executors sale of the estate of Sir Cecil Miles, Bart, in London last May for about $43,OOO. The seizure was ordered because of this alleged undervaluation. It will be resubmitted to the United States general appraisers, and should they order 50 per cent. increase on the original valuation the picture will, under the law, become an absolute for feiture to the United States govern ment. If the valuation is increased from 25 to 49 per cent graded penalty will be imposed in addition to the addi- tional duties. According to the inspec- tor MT. Fischeff claims to have dispos- ed of the picture to the Fifth avenue dealer at private sale.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
TWO KILLED, FORTY INJURED
WORK TRAIN RUN INTO ON THE
 CHICAGO-ILLINOIS ROAD.
Some of Those Hurt Not Expected to Live-The Disaster Occurred in n Deep Cut-Wreckage Caught Fire and Those Heroic Flight.
Heroic Flight.

Brazil, Ind, March 5.--A miners's train. carrying 400 workmen, employed at the mines north of here, to their homes in this city, was run into by a local freight train on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad tonight and the caboose and two cars were smashed tos splinters. Melvil Easter and Charles Crompey were killed and more than for ty were severely injured.
 Among those seriously injured, some of whom will die, are: Thomas Bar rowman, both legs broken; Will Dod- we'll injured internally; William Lums- den, arm broken, injured in chest; Sam uel Lynch, internal injuries; John Dick son, back broken; Thomas Davis, both arms broken; John Little, arm broken; William Vesper, internal injuries.
 The wreck occurred in a deep cut in the center of a short curve The rail- road company at once sent a special train and brought the wounded here All the vehicles obtainable were secured to take the. men to their homes. Every physician of the city has been called in- to service. The wreckage caught fire and the rescuers were forced to make heroic fight to prevent those pinned in the wreck from being cremated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
WORK OF CONGRESS.
The Quay Case Discussed-vote on Cur-
 rcncy BiII To-day.

Washington, March 5.--Mr. Garter of Montana dealt vigorously with the Quay case in the senate to-day, in the course of an explanation of why he will vote for the former senator from Pennsylva- mia. He voted against the seating of MT. Corbett in the last congress be- cause, he said, MT. Corbett was endeav- bring to benefit himself by wrong perpetrated by himself. He declared MT. Quay was the victim of "diabol- ical plot" in his own state, such as had no counterpart in American political history. The near approach to the time of voting on the conference report on the financial bill brought but two speeches on that measure, one by MT. Fairbanks of Indiana and the other by MT. Butler of North Carolina. The Indiana senator defended the gold standard and generally applauded the action of the conference committee, while MT. Butler attacked the pending measure particularly because of the power it conferred upon national banks. A final vote on the conference report will be taken tomorrow at o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
ANALLEGED BLOPEMENT.
R. P. Christian of the Central New Eng
 Innd Disappears.

Winsted, Conn, March 5.--Ray P, Christian, for several years one of the most popular passenger conductors on the Central New England railroad has disappeared and it is alleged has elop- ed with Hattie McMonagle, daughter of Moses McMonagle of Stony Ford, N. Y, leaving a wife and three children iii Hartford. Christians run was from Hartford to Campbell Hall. N. Y. He arrived in the latter place at 6:30 D. m. Saturday and was due to leave at 1915 D. m. Sunday, but he failed to put in an appearance. He was seen about o'clock Saturday night in company with Miss McMonagle about to board a train but their destination is un- known. The woman is about twenty four years of age, and it is said has considerable wealth.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
LONDON YIEW OF sITUATIoN.
Mafrking to bc Relieved-Roberts
 Silence ia SlcnIflcnnf.

Silence is Significant.
 London, March 6.-4 a. m.-Mafeking is to be relieved as soon as the British force already on the way to Kimberley raise the siege. This force already on the way is described as strong" The Kimberley Light Horse is mentioned as a component. In view of the fact that the Kimberley Light Horse is under the control of the DeBeers company, Lord Roberts visit to Kimberley probably had to do with an arrangement with Cecil Rhodes to use this company of troops.
 MT. Rhodes and Colonel Kekewich have had differences of policy it ap- pears. which did not end with the re- lief of Kimberley. What shall I do with him?" Colonel Kekewich is said to have wired to Lord Roberts, who half humorously replied, according to a story circulated at the clubs Put him in chains"
 Fresh intelligence as to what Lord Roberts is doing has ceased again. This silence is taken to mean that some thing has happened or is about to hap pen.
 Boer raiders are uncommonly active in the northwestern section of Cape Colony, where they are stirring up the Dutch. Martial law has consequently been declared.
 MT. Chamberlain's request for 2,500 additional Australian bushmen is un- derstood to be explained by the fact that the war office requires this force for the pursuit of irreconcilable Boers who according to the intelligence de- partment, have been quietly collecting great quantities of ammunition and stores in the mountain fastnesses of the Zoutspansberg district, in the north of the Transvaal, where they are pre- paring to carry on a guerilla warfare.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
THE PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN.
Results of Bates Expedition to south
 ern Luzon-Tovvns Occupied.

Manila, March 5.-4:15 p. m.-General Bates expedition to Southern Luzon consisting of the Fortieth and Forty fifth regiments, total of 2,300 men, has occupied Neuva Caceres, province of South Camarines, Daet, province of North Cararines, and the neighboring smaller towns. The enemy resisted at one point and two Americans were kill ed, including Lieutenant John B. Gal leher of the Fortieth regiment. On February 20 the expedition arrived at San Miguel bay, landed and in three columns, immediately pushed inland, converging upon Neuva Caceres and attempting to control the enemy's routes of retreat.
 At Libmaran, northwest of Neuva Caceres, the enemy was concealed in the rice fields and resisted battalion of the Fortieth regiment, who engaged them at close quarters with bayonets. After forty minutes fighting the enemy fled and Libmaran was occupied. The Americans buried sixty-four of the ene- my, whose total loss in killed and wounded is estimated at 140.
 From Libmaran the expedition pro- ceeded to Neuva Caceres, the gunboat Paragua arriving ten minutes ahead of the troops. The town was found practically deserted. The Americans, daily scouting in the vicinity, report that the enemy have retreated into the mountains. The insurgents around Legaspi and Albay, province of South Caramines, are harassing the Ameri- cans nightly Foreigners doing busi- ness at Legaspi are living on ships in the harbor or in the American bar racks.
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PAO-BRITISH MEETING IN BOSTON. Ent ustasm nt Fremont Tempie-sir
 Charles Tupper Speaks.

Boston, March 5.-Tremont Temple was the scene of a meeting tonight that contrasted strikingly with that re- gently held in Faneuil hall, when every thing English was hissed and all refer ences to the Boers were cheered. To- nights meeting was in aid of the Brit ish South African patriotic fund. Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Tupper was the prin- cipal speaker, other addresses being given by G. Herbert Windeler, chairman of the fund, who presided; Professor F.. c. de Sumichrast of Harvard university, Rev. George A. Gordon D. D., and Gen. eral Henry B. Darlington, U. s. A., re- tired. The gathering was intensely en- thusiastic.
 During the evening between $1,50O and $2,000 was raised by collection. In his introductory remarks Chairman Winde- Ter said: We are not here to make res olutions or air political opinions, but simply for charity
 He then introduced Professor Sumich- rast of Harvard. The latter paid a tribute to Sir Charles Tupper and the Canadian Highlanders. Continuing, he said: No English woman would feel that her honor was safe on the streets of Johannesburg under the Transvaal flag. Kruger was the government. Kru- ger said, If England wants her rights she must fight for them.' We are fight ing for them"
 Sir Charles Tupper was then present. ed and the audience cheered wildly as he advanced to the front of the plat form. Said he: "The question is whether the millions of inhabitants of South Africa are to suffer under a government of the seventeenth century or whether they are to live under the enlightened rule of the nineteenth cen tury This is not a war of freedom, but of civilization against an oligarchy."
 Sir Charles was frequently interrupt ed by applause and when he concluded there were loud demonstrations of ap- proval from the audience Rev. George A. Gordon of the Old South Congrega- tional church followed. A reference to the fact that his brother was in the Black Watch regiment was the signal for cheers for the Black Watch, Dublin Fusiliers and Highland brigade. MT. Gordon said that Kruger, like Casey's goat, was misguided. General H. B. Darlington was the final speaker.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
F4YERWEATHER WIEL.
Another Effort 10 Break It tEnaugurated
 inU. v. Supreme Court.

Washington, March 5.-Another ef- fort was inaugurated to-day in the United States supreme court to have that court review the findings of the circuit court of appeals in the Payer weather will case. The effort was made by William P. Lamson, who seeks to have the case brought to this court on writ of certiorari. The case involves the estate of the late Daniel Payer weather, who bequeathed $1,600,00O to about twenty institutions of learning throughout the country, The bequest has so far been sustained The present effort is to break the will.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
In the House,

Washington, March 5.-Considerab ble miscellaneous business was transacted in the house to-day. Much of it was of minor character. The most import ant bills passed was one to ratify a treaty with the Comanche Kiowa and Apache Indians and open their lands for settlement and one to authorize the secretary of the interior to negotiate with the Kiowa and Comanches for a neutral strip in Oklahoma. During the consideration of a bill to incorporate the Frederick Douglass memorial and historical association the speaker and MT. Bailey of Texas exchanged sharp words with the result that the latter inaugurated filibuster and ultimately prevented the final passage of the bill by demanding the reading of the en- crossed bill. The bill proposes to col lect at the residence of the late Fred erick Douglass in this city record of the anti-slavery movement. MT. Un- derwood, dem. of Alabama, was ap- pointed to the vacancy on the commit tee on ways and means, which it was was originally reserved for General Wheeler had he returned to congress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
EXCITING ELECTION IN SHELTON.
Republicans Win ns UannI but by Very
 Small Margin.

Shelton March 5.--The annual bor- ough election was held here to-day and as usual resulted in a republican vic- tory. It was one of the most, exciting borough elections that has occurred here in years. Warden Frank H. Hotch- kiss beat out his opponent, Lewis W. Booth, by only fifteen votes, and Bailiff William P Robbins had lead of only ten votes over Gideon Tomlinson. Tom linson had been bailiff for twenty years, but was not renominated this year at the republican caucus, so that his friends used "stickers" for him. Joseph Tomlinson was elected treasurer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
GEN. FRENCH FOLLOWS BOERS.
Discovers q Body and Sends a Squadron
 After Them.

Osfontein, Saturday, March 3.-Gen- eral French yesterday evening noticed a body of Boers trekking northwest and sent a squadron last night to keep in touch with them. This morning the troopers were followed by about one hundred and fifty Boers wlfo advanced around a hill, but they retired when the British shelled them. The Boersa then opened heavy fire with Maxims and also began firing from kopje in the center of the position with long-range fifteen pounder. The Boer trekking, in consequence of General French's move ment, was temporarily stopped.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
THE BRITISH BUDG EFT.
Introduced in the Comm mOns-Statemc c II {
 by Sir Michael Htcls- Beach.

l London, March 1.-The house of com mons was crowded to-day and all the public galleries were thronged in an l ticipation of the budget statement. The statment of the chancellor of the ex- chequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, in- | troducing the burget, shows that ar expenditure of G154,0 900 has to be provided for in the budget of 1900-1901 The same statemnt shows that the l eXchequer account of 1S99-1900 would l have given a surplus of upwards of | G5000,000, but that the supplementary war estimates of G23, ,000000 makes the expenditures exceed the revenue by | G17, ,770, 900.
 l The chancellor of the exchequer, after | laying the figure before the house, pointed out that the country had to face total estimated expenditure, in consequence of the war, no less than six times as much as had been esti- mated in October last. He explained the various reasons which led to the early introduction of the budget in cluding "a desire to afford both our adversaries and foreign critics proof of our earnestness in the work in which we are engaged" He might be obliged, in July or August, to ask parliament for further relief-but he believed he was fairly justified in hoping that the intended expenditure would suffice to successfully conclude the war. He estimated the total war expenditures, including the deficit of G17, 900, at 60,000000.
 obj 1<,. 1.C+ +l,n nl.o acterized the suggested methods of fresh taxation as in no way imprac- ticable, saying the government felt jus tified in raising a portion of the war funds by loan but, he added, it was also justified in calling upon the tax payers for an immediate and substan- tial sacrifice In this connection, he thought they could reasonably antici- pate that the more acute and most costly phases of the war would not last long. He asked the taxpayers to sub scribe to the cost of the war by an increase of the income tax to one shil- ling in the pound, which would produce an additional E6, 6,500000.
 Sir Michael Hicks Beach said that in order to meet the war expenditure of
 
 the stamp duties on stock exchange contract notes be extended to the sales of produce. The beer duties would be increased a shilling a barrel of 36 gallons; there would be an increase in the duty on spirits of six pence per gallon, tobacco four pence per pound foreign cigars six pence per pound, and tea two pence per pound. lie antici- pated that the above changes would increase revenue SIP, 2,317, GOO and he pro- posed to save G4,640,000 by suspending the sinking fund in relation to certain terminable annuities. He proposed to borrow the rest of the necessary funds. A total of e4 43,000,000 had to be raised, of which ,eS,OO0,Q00 was now in the treasury and G35, ,000,0 900 would be raised by bond or stock repayable in term not exceeding ten years.
 During the course of his remarks, the chancellor of the exchequer, referring to his previously expressed opinion re- garding the capacity of the Transvaal to bear a responsible share of the ex- of the war, he said he still
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
Husband and Wife Dead.

New Britain, Conn.,, March 5.-An unusual sad scene is presented at 62 lin and his wife lie dead. Mrs. Heslin had been in i'll health for some, time, but the husband was attacked with pneumonia only few days ago and died this morning. Mrs. Hesin passed away this afternoon, and her death was undoubtedly hastened by the fatal ter imitation of her husbands illness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
VAR OF THE TONGS
Breaks Out Again i'm Snn Francisco Two Chinamen Murdered.

San Francisco, March 1.-The war of to-day by the murder of two of the most prominent merchants in this city and the wounding of a third man, all members of the Sam Yup organization. The victims of to-day's outbreak were Poon Gee, Lew Soon and Leong Cheu, members of the pork-packing firm of Tuck Wo & Go. The two first named were killed and the third was seriously wounded The store of Tuck Wo had just been opened for the days business, when four Highbinders darted out of a small alley, opening up fusilade. The murderers escaped.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
CONSUL HAY UNHAMPERED.
Secures Any Information Desired Re-
 garding British Prisoners.

Washington March 5.-A cablegram received at the state department to-day from Adelbert Hay, United States con- sul at Pretoria, indicates that he is hav- ercise of his functions, and especially is he unhampered by the Boer officials with whom he seems to be on an excel- lent footing, securing any information desired as to the condition of the Brit ish soldiers who are prisoners at Pre- toria.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
POSITION OF ROBERTS ARMY
REPORTED TO BE OCCUPYING MOST
 ADTANTA GROUND.
Mounted Forces on Right and Front sitiOn Five Miles Away-Veldt in Fine COndftion-Ma M n feking to be Relieved.

London, March GA despatch to the Standard from Osfontein, dated Sunday March 4, says: "Lord Roberts army now occupies a most advantageous po- sition. The sixth division, under Gen. eral KellyKenny, is posted on the right and holds all the kopjeS for dis tance Of five miles south of the Mod- der. The seventh division, under Gen. eral Tucker, is in the center immedi- ately south of the river and General Colville, with the ninth division, is on the north bank The cavalry brigade, under General French, is posted on the left front, and the mounted infantry under Ridley Martyr, on the right front. The country round consists of wide, grassy plains, broken only by ridges and isolated kopjes
 A body of the enemy has taken up position on one of the latter flat-topped hill to the north of the river, five miles beyond General French, who to-day took out horse artillery and shelled them. Another force, four thousand strong, holds an isolated group of kop- jes south of the Modder river and in front of the British mounted infantry. Their position is surrounded on all sides by level plains, over which the Boers must make their way in order to reach the river. As consequence their sit uation appears precarious in the ex- treme.
 "The veldt is now in beautiful con- dition. Water is plentiful, supplies be- ing obtainable not only from the river but also from numerous clear springs. The health and spirits of the troops are excellent. The British cavalry and mounted infantry have been reconnoit- ering the enemy's positions. There has been little fighting"
 A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Osfontein, dated Sunday says: 'The Boer front covers eighteen miles to the south of the Modder river.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
Miluer Issues n proclnmatiOn.

Cape Town March 5.-Sir Alfred Mill ner has issued the following resolution; "Whereas the enemys forces have in- vaded the districts of Prieska, Ken hardt, Britstown and Barkley West, and whereas many British subjects have taken up arms, and whereas 1t IS necessary to repel invasion and sup press rebellion, now, therefore, martial law is hereby proclaimed in these dis tricts.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
Election tn TorringtOn.

Torrington March 5.-The borough election took place here to-day and as usual was the occasion of but little in- terest. The old board of borough off, cers was reelected. According to GUS tom politics do not enter into the bor- ough election. A non-partisan board is selected at the caucus and there is but one ticket voted for.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
A Fre,thmnm,s Luck i'm Alaska.

Edgartown, Mass, March 5.-Advices that have been received here state that Joseph F'izetta, a Frenchman who was formerly a sailor belonging here, has become millionaire, and is now known as the "king of Nome City" Cape Nome, Alaska. Fizetta was one of the crew of the whaling bark Alaska in 1897, and deserted at Kotsyezu sound. Fizetta is estimated to have sent down S9OO, 900 in gold dust and nuggets last season, $60,0O0 of which was by one steamer
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
ICED MAN BURNED TO DEAYH.
Peter Kelly of Southington Found
 Dend In Ills ROom

Southington, Conn.,, March 5.-Peter Kelly, aged seventy, formerly engaged in business here, was burned to death at his home tonight. He occupied quarters on the third floor of a block that he owned on Center street, and had gone up to his room about o'clock, and about two hours later the fire was discovered and the man, lying on the floor dead It is presumed that he accidentally dropped lighted lamp The deceased leaves a wife and five children.
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SCHOONER ON THE ROCKS.
The Lucy, of Calais, Bound for New
 Haven With Lumber.

Lubic, Me, March 5,-The schooner Lucy of Calais, bound to New Haven with lumber, is on the rocks at Pope's Folly Island and will probably prove a wreck, as she is in a bad position. A tug was unsuccessful in trying to haul her off, and at to-days ebb tide the ves- sel went over on her beam ends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-06
Peace Talk.

Brussels, March 6. The Transvaal agency here confirms the statement that President Kruger is ready to conclude peace negotiations with Great Britain on the basis of the independence of the two republics, and that therwise the struggle will continue to the bitter end.
 The agency believes that the Afrikan- der element in Cape Colony and Natal will rebel rather than allow annexation
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NORTH OF KIMBERLEY.
Strong British Force Moving Forward
 A Fight Expected.

Cape Town, March 5.-A strong force of British, including the Kimberley light horse, is marching northward from Kimberley. It is expected that the crossing of the Vaal river will be disputed at Fourteen Streams, where the railway bridge has been wrecked.
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LAST NIGHTS PoLo GAMEs.
Meriden Defeats Hartford and Water
 bury DOyvns Fall River.

Meriden, March 5.-Excellent team work on the part of the Meridens won to-nights polo game from Hartford by the score of 10 to ?. The first half was very rapid, but as the score grew larger Cotter and his followers lost heart. The professional referee did not show up and George F. Rogers, a well known local follower of the game, was substituted to the satisfaction of all The score: Meriden 10, Hartford 9 Rushes-Rus- sell 3, Mooney 6, tie g. Stops-Burgess 34, Cashman 27. Foul-Everett-Ref- eree-George F. Rogers.