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The age-herald., 1900-01-15
BoNFILs' CONDITION CRITICAL
Grave Approximations are Held For Re-
 covery of the Editor

Denver, Col, January 14.- Frederick G, Bonfls, one of the proprietors of the Post, who was shot by Lawyer w. w. Anderson, of this city, yesterday, is in critical con- dition. Physicians are constantly in at tendance at the bedside of the injured man.
 This afternoon a hemorrhage of the lungs had the effect of weakening the pa ttent, and tonight grave fears are enter tained for his recovery.
 Harry H. Tammen, associated with Bon fills in the proprietorship of the Post, and who was also shot by Anderson during the trouble that resulted in Bonils injury, is resting easily tonight, and is in no danger, unless complications should set in
 W. W. Anderson, the lawyer who did the shooting, was released last night by Dis trict Judge Butler on Qnabeas corpus pro- ceeddngs held in a room at the Denver Ath- letic club. His bond was fixed at $1OO0O, and was immediately furnished by friends of Anderson.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
PUBLIC ANXIOUS
Lord Roberts Announcement Does Not
 a Allay the Feeling

London, January 154:90 a. m.-Lord Roberts enigmattcal announcement, "No change in the situation" does nothing to allay public anxiety or to explain the mys- tery surrounding General Buffers move ments on the Tugela, and although there is disposition to regard the dispatch as disposing of Saturdays adverse rumors, the week has opened in a state of suspense almost equal to that of last week, because 1t is realized that failure in General Bull lers present attempt would seal the fate of Ladysmith.
 Presumably mo change in the situation" refers to previous dispatches sent to the war office which have not yet been re- vea1ed to the public.
 Except the announcement of the seizure of Potgdeters Drift and of the advance of General Warren, there has been no news from the Tugela for week. A ray of dope is in the fact that the same silence prevails from the Boer side. Thus it may, perhaps, be fairly inferred that General Butler has not yet met a serious check.
 If the announcement of General War ren's movement be correct it is evident that General Buffers forces are spread over very wide front-perhaps twenty-five miles-and in the event of a sudden fall of tlhe river his operations might be full of danger.
 It is believed that General Butler has no good survey maps of the district. This will add to his difficulties. General Charles Warren's advance probably means an at- tempt to seize Hlangwane u1ill, the main post of the Boers south of the Tugela.
 Upon the success or failure of these op- erations depends the whole future of the campaign. Until the result is known Lord Roberts will be unable to decide how to dispose the two divisions and the rein forcements now arriving.
 Other News Unimportant
 The news from other points is of mo great importance. Boer accounts tell of another sortie from Kimberley on January g. in the direction of Kamfers Dam, with a brisk exchange of firing, but no result. IA heavy detonation was heard on January within Kimberley.
 A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Mod der river, dated January 10, gives rumor that Kimberley was being [bombarded.
 Bastards Nek, mentioned in Lord Rob- ert's dispatch as the locality of reconnois- sance, is northwest of Oolesberg.
 Doubts are beginning to be raised wheth- CT it will be possible to get anything like 10,o00 yeomanry. Only very small per- centage of the applicants satisfy the stand ard of riding and shooting. A large num- ber of officers from Edgpen have just left Cairo for South Africa, to replace those killed and wounded.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
THE SENATE

Washington, January A.-The senate probably will resume consideration of the Petit grew resolution making request for certain information concerning the begin ming of the war in the Philippines, Mon- day morning. This will be succeeded at 2 o'clock by speech on the financial bill by Senator Rawlins of Utah, if the present programme is followed.
 Senator Pettigrew will continue his speech on iuhe Philippine resolution, and after he concludes Senator Berry of Ar kansas will take the floor for a general speech on the Philippine problem, if suf- ficient time remains of the moaning hour.
 When the Pettigrew resolution is dis posed of the Hoar resolutions will supply food for talk each day in the morning hours, and after that the Hale resolution concerning the seizure of American goods by Great Britain will be taken up.
 It is Senator Aldrich's announced pur- pose to press consideration of the financial bili each day after the conclusion of the morning hour, but it is not probable that he will succeed in securing daily speech on that subject. Senator Teller probably will speak some time during this week after Senator Rawlins concludes
 It is also understood that Senator Daniel will be heard soon on tine question of the finances. Other addresses on this subject will come later.
 The consideration of the Samoan treaty dn executive session will be resumed If the legislative work permits, and Senators Ba- con and Money win make speeches in op- position to it. It is also possible that the report in the Quay case may be presented late in the week.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
pany. whlch has a ffty-year charter frOm

pany. which has a fifty-year charter from the government of this city.
 It is understood that some of the leading gas magnates in New York city are In this business, assisted by Wesley s. Block of the Wellsbaeh company. The charter is liberal one and the extraordinary dur alton of the franchise has caused much comment.
 The securing of the charter by Ameri- cans has blocked the way of rival schemes. Professor Elfhu Thomson of Lynn, Mass, the famous electrician and inventor, has pending, ready for issue patent on what he calls the "sun furnace" which he claims is adaptable to smelting ores and general ing heat far intenser than the electric fur mace.
 Metallurgists say that 1t is well adapted to glass making and manufacturing of carbide. The application made by Profe Nor Thomson is a wide one, and after care fully studying 1t at the patent office he has been granted a complete novelty. The invention is likely to interest mining men and large smelters of ore.
 A large body of tourists from the United States reached here today.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
HARRISON REFUSES
Will Not Accept Democratic Nomina-
 tion for Governor

Chicago, January A.-Mayor Carter Har- rison today refused formally the offer of the democratic nomination for governor. He was waited on by Chairman Watson, of the democratic state committee, in com pany with ex-Congressman Henrichsen and M. F. Dunlap, of Jacksonville, nominee of the party for state treasurer in 1898, and asked if his informal declination of the nomination was final. They urged that it was his duty to the state democracy to accept the nomination and make the race. The mayor replied that he did not look at it in that light; that there were plenty of good men who would make acceptable candidates, and he must decline.
 As result of Mayor Hamison's action, friends of Former Vice-President Steven son are urging him to accept the nomina- tion.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
GEORGIA MOB AFTER ''PEG LEG" WILLIAMS He Was Placed in Jail to Avoid
 Violence. THE FARMERS WERE ANGRY Williams Had Caused An Exodus of Negroes From Farms and Much
 of the Land Was Full
 of Grass
THE FARMERS WERE ANGRY

Madison, Ga., January 14.-W. A. Will Hams, the emigrant agent, who during the past six weeks has sent 2,5O0 negroes out of Greene and Morgan counties into Mis- sissippi, Texas and Arkansas, has been in jail here 24 hours as a measure of safety, a mob of farmers having threatened his life at Greensboro Saturday afternoon. as Peg Leg Williams, has been in this county this time several days. He had engaged a number of negroes to leave Greensboro Saturday night for the west, and was there arranging for their depart ure. The negroes have been leaving the tanners in large numbers of late, and many of them are entirely without help. In many cases farmers have been compelled to let their fields go to grass, and their in- terests have been seriously affected.
 Most of these negroes were ''croppers,'' who rarely paid out, and took little care of the land. Their exodus, together with the unus ually large grain acreage, will mate- rially reduce the cotton acreage for the present. yedl, pciudpS idOuh ~ 'to Eo per cent. The farmers decided for their own pro- tection, to have Williams arrested. He was arrested on the charge of violating a coun- ty ordinance by interfering with contract labor and was taken to jail. The farmers, many of whom were in town, were threat ening, and the news of the arrest spread along the line of the Georgia railroad. Saturday night it was rumored that mob of farmers was coming up from Covington to help deal with Williams and the sheriff decided to remove the offender. This was done, Williams being landed in jail here.
 Williams attorney, Colonel Davidson, accompanied him to Madison and consulted today with the authorities of this county.
 It was decided to draw up an agreement that Williams would in future desist from soliciting emgrants along the line of the Georgia railroad, and this, 1t is understood, Williams will sign. His preliminary hear ing will be had tomorrow. If he does not sign the agreement it Is expected that he will give bond.
 An emigrant agent was arrested near Washington, Ga, yesterday for violating the state law. which exacts tax of $500 from all such agents.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
Charles A. Seigfried Dead

Newport, R. l., January 14.-Charles A. Seigfried, medical inspector United States navy, in charge of the naval hospital at Coasters Harbor island, died today of pneumonia, aged 50 years
 The deceased graduated from the Jeffer- son Medical college in Philadelphia, and took post graduate courses in Germany and at bhe Johns Hopkins university, and was to have reported the medical corps of the navy at the Paris exposition medical col lege He leaves a widow, who was Miss Farrell, of Peoria, H.
 During the war with Spain Dr. Seigfriel was in charge of the naval hospital at Key West
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
Proceedings for Treason

Capetown, Wednesday, January 10-The proceedings for treason instituted against the Dutch colonists who were taken in arms at Sunnyside are being pressed. Wit nesses have been interrogated today, the preliminary examination before the magis- trate will be held later, and the trial will probably be conducted by the supreme court.
 The colonial Dutch point out that these prosecutions will serve to make more rebels as they consider the treatment of the prisoners designated to terrify them. Some Britons regard the prosecutions as impolitic in view of the fact that the Boers are able to retaliate upon the one hand on British officers and the 7,500 prisoners in their hands, and might do so unless all who fight in the Boer ranks are treated as prisoners of war.
 Five colored scouts were captured on Monday.
 Yesterday the American residents gave dinner to Webster Davis, United States assistant secretary of the interior.
 Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener were most favorably received on their arrival at Capetown.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
Civil War Veteran Dies

New York, January N.-Gemeral George Henry Sharpe, of Kingston, N. Y, died yesterday in this city of shock during an operation, aged 72 years. He was brevetted major general for distinguished services during the civil war. He was present as member of General Grants staff when General Lee surrendered at Appamattox and it was in his custody that the Army of Virginia and General Lee were paroled. He was appointed by President Harrison member of the board of general ap- praisers, serving until he resigned last March, when he retired from active busi- ness.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
MEXICAN IMPROVEMENTS
Electric Street Gar Service Will be In-
 troduced by Diaz

City of Mexico, January 14.-The new in- exploration of the Mexico City Electric vehicle company, which has a charter for an electric coach service and an electric omnibus system here, has been organized. NIessrs. Whitney, Maloney and Widener of New York and Philadelphia are behind this enterprise. The concerns capital for op- eration here. is ample and liberal. It is hoped to open the new service this spring. Tomorrow the electric street car service wsN be inaueNratcd 5y President Diaz.
 Gas company movements in New York arc interesting the people here, as work lhas been begun on the property of the Mexico City Light, Heat and Power com
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
Promlnent Lawyer passes Awav

Worcester, Mass, January H.-Col w. B. S. Hopkins, one of the most distinguished lawyers in Massachusetts, died today at Pine Hurst, N. C., of pneumonia, aged G4 years. He was born in Charleston, S. C., and served in the Thirty-first Massachu- setts during the greater part of the war, much of the time as its commander.
 Colonel Hopkins was in legal practice in New Orleans from May, 1884, to Septem- ber, 1S66 and during that time acted as special counsel for the United States treas ury He was a college mate of President Garfield, and was offered the attorney generalship in Garfield's cabinet
The age-herald., 1900-01-15

from Ladysmith, Thursday, January II, by heliograph via Wengen:
 '"rhe Boers are fortifying positions north and west of Ladysmith, doubtless with view of securing a safe line of retreat should their opposition to General Buffers advance fail. They still surround Lady smith in large numbers, and may be con- templating another attack.
 Ut is known, however, that they are greatly depressed by their heavy losses. Prior to Saturday they were perfectly con- fident of their ability to defeat the gar- rison and to take possession of the town"
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
DELEGATES ARRIVING
Many More Hundreds Expected to Be
 Present at Meeting Today

Indianapolis, January 14.-Nearly 800 delegates to the National Mine Workers of America convention have arrived for the opening session tomorrow, and many moro hundreds are expected on the morning trains.
 The convention represents 100000 men in twenty-five states All of the delegations come instructed to demand an advance in the scale, but there is some difference as to how much will be demanded, and most of the delegations are very retcent on this point.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
England Buys More Guns

London, January 15.-The Berlin. corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says:
 Great Britain has bought % Krupp guns which were supplied about two years ago to one of the Southern European states. These guns are not quick-firers, but will be used to replace the guns sent to South Africa from British home gar risons."
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
situation Alarming

London. January 15.-The special corre- spondent of the Daily Telegraph at F'rere Camp in dispatch dated January 10, af- ter describing the situation as alarming, says:
 Possibly you may not hear from me for the next two days or so, but believe me, all will go we'll"
 The Standard published the following
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
GREAT BATTLE
 NOW EXPECTED Many Mysterious Movements
 Around [adysmith THE BOER GUNS ARE SILENT Everything Depends on Buffers
 Flanking Ability. THE CALM FORETELLS A STORM British Forces Are Being Concentrated for One Gigantic Attack, Which
 the Boers Are Prepar-
 ing to Meet
THE CALM F0RETELLS A STORM

Boer Headquarters at Colenso, Thursday. January Il, via Pretoria, via Lourenzo Marques, Friday, January 12.-Everything points to a great battle within the next few days.
 Ladysmith for the last two nights has been firing rockets. The object is not known here.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
GOVERNOR M'LAURIN ILL
He is Suffering from Pneumonia an6
 His Condition is Serious

Atlanta, Ga., January A.-A special to the Constitution from Jackson, Miss, says:
 Governor A. J. McLaurin is seriously i'll of pneumonia. His physicians say both lungs are affected, but his condition is not regarded as critical. Tine governor rested we'll during tine day and is easier tonight Governor McLaurin was recently elected United States senator for the long term. His term as governor expires next Tues day.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
Mysterious Movements at Ladysmith


 Ladysmith, Friday, January 12.-(By he iiograph) besiegers have been quiet for two days, but can be seen in active movement on the distant hills. We have perceived two small bodies galloping with two machine guns.
 The Boer heavy piece on Bulawano hill has mot been fired for two days.
 More Boer dead have been found at the base of Caesars camp.
 All is we'll here.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
HOAR'S SPEECH
 REACHED LUZON Ex-MlniSter Barrett Says It Caused
 the Mar. WAS CALLED IN CIPHER
Went First to Paris and Then to
 Hong Kong.
SENATOR HoAR WILL NOT TALK
MT. Barrett Says the Speech Was Dis tributed Among Filipinos, and Be- lieves Its Influence Caused
 the Insurrection

Chicago. January 14.-Jdhn Barrett. ex- United States minister ito Siam, for the first time named Senator Hoar, last night, at Lake Forest University, as the United States senator whose anti-expansion speech was cabled to Hong Kong and subsequently, pur in tine hands of the Filipino soldiers.
 As MT. Barrett believed, this was the cause of the open insurrection. The speech and its presumed effect have been men tioned and the reading public have con- nected the name of Senator Hoar with it. and it is notable that Mir Barrett would not have used the lawmakers name on tAis occasion had he not been facing an audience known to be largely hostile to the administration policy in the Oriental islands. It appeared further from the ex- minister's speech that the government has discovered privately the stages by which the anti-expansion address reached Luzon.
 There was much interest in the recep- ton Mr Barrett's speech would meet. At the close of the meeting he was cheered, and the audience of several hundred people waited in line to shake hands with him.
 Was Cabled In Cipher
 In the course of his address, which was on the general subject of the Phillip pines." the speaker said it had been dis covered in the government investigation that Senator Hoar's speech was cabled in cipher and in fragments to Paris, where 1t was put together and forwarded to Hong Kong. The message includes several thou- sand words, and the cost for transmission was said to have been $4000. It interested the government to know what friends the Filipinos had at this time who were in a position to send the message.
 "I was In Hong Kong at the time" said MT. Barrett, land remember the incident distinctly. I was coming down stairs in the hotel, when met the president of the Hong Kong junta, and he had in his hand the long dispatch he had just received. It gave a large part of Senator Hoar's speech tn full, and a summary of the rest of it.
 "I asked the president what he was going to do with it, and he told me that he meant to send it ito the officers of the army in the Philippines. He was urged not to do it, but he protested that it had been print ed in the United States and was public property.
 -Four days after that speech had been delivered it was in the hands of those who saw an opportunity to make political capi- tai of it. The speech was published and distributed among the soldiers, and I be- lieve it was the culminating influence that brought about the open insurrection. This speech, you must remember, was delivered before there was an open insurrectiol."
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
Senator Hoar Declines to Talk

Washington, January H-Snator Hoar tonight declined to take any notice of the statements attributed to MT. Barrett, ex- minister to Siam, in an address on the Philippine question. The senator said that General Otis reports give the fullest &C., count of the events that led to hostilities, and that he expects, as he has already givensnotice, to deal with the whole matter in the senate.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
Boers Making Ready

New York; January 14.-Advices from Ladysmith and Pretoria, dated Friday, re- port no change in the situation, except that the Boers were making ready to meet Buffers fianking movement.
The age-herald., 1900-01-15
Warren Marching Eastward

WafFeh MHrOh1h3 EastWard London, January 15.-A dispatch to the Daily Mail, dated January 12 from Pieter- maritzburg, says:
 ''Sir Charles Warren marched with Il 000 men eastward. from F'rere, by way of
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The age-herald., 1900-01-15

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-22
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