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The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20
dictates the Price Of wheat.

Samuel Greeley, a commission mer-
chant of Chicago. testified before the
National Industrial Commission in
session in that city, that a combina-
tion of five wealthy grain men. of
which Philip d. Armour is the direct
ing genius, control the price of farm
ers' products 1t is Armour who has
concocted the foremost competition de-
stroying combination in the West. He
can dictate his rate of freight on any
railroad in or out of Chicago. This
combination between railroads and ele-
vator operators has practically killed
competition in the grain market in the
West, and has left its promoters with
a monopoly Of the market. BY hoard
ing immense quantities Of grain in the
market center it has given rise to the
professional bear speculatoT, whose
business 1t is to hammer down the
market, and has brought into exist
ence and made safe the bucket shop.
Thus the railroads, who own many of
the elevators indirectly, get in league
with a class of operators who ought
TO be in the penitentiary.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

somewhat broad across the cheek
bones. Even his beard adds to the
dignity Of his appearance. Deep study
has brought creases around the eyes,
and nowhere else on his countenance
are any lines to be found His face is
ruddy with the glow of health, quite
as much so as IL was twenty years ago
when he was a student at London. and,
so powerful is the man and 80 strong
is he in his health, it is safe to say
that thirty years from now he will
have less lines on his face than will
an American one-half his age, and will
hunt across country with as much non
chalance as an octogenarian in st.
Louis would step from one room to an
other.
Marthinss Theunis Steyn was born
at Wynburg, a small town about sixty
miles from Bloemfontein, on October
q 1857 and is, therefore, but AZ years
Of age, probably the youngest head of
any republic on the globe. He attended
school in his native town until he was
l3, when his father sent him to Grey
college, an excellent institution eatab-
lished by Lord Grey, one time gov
ernor Of Cape Colony, at Bloemfontein,
where he graduated three years later
with the degree of bachelor of arts.
Young Steyn was the head OF the grad
uating class and was its valedctorian.
His professors predicted great things
for him but in obedience to his ia
TIERS command he returned to his
home TO undergo an apprenticeship in
the duties which he and his father
expected to be his life work-farming,
cattle raising and sheep shearing. For
three years he followed this prosaic
path, when he was suddenly turned
from il by the merest accident.
There were few inns in the Orange
Free State, at least at that time, and
the Circuit judges, in making the
rounds Of their circuit were frequently
compelled to stop at the houses Of the
farmers and cattle raisers. One night,
during the absence of the elder Steyn
at the Volksraad in Bloemfontein, the
family was called upon to entertain
Justice Buchanan. Of the High Court,
who was holding his court near there.
The justice was entertained during the
evening by young Steyn and was so
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

In the eighteenth annual report OF
the Tuskegee Institute, Booker I.
Washington says: "This institution
was organized in a little shanty in
1881, with but one teacher and thirty
students, the average attendance the
past year has been l1G4 students from
twenty-threo States and Territories,
and from Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico,
Africa and England. Three hund.
red aud ffty-three students have
finished the course Of training at this
institution and are now scattered
throughout the South, doing good
work. About 5000 students have taken
partial courses.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20
POWER BEHIND THE THRONE.

The power behind the throne in
South African politics is Jan Hendrick
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20
suRscRPrrox RATES,

Euter0S al Ne P0Si 0f1Oe for tTanSTsissiOE
shro,.Sh nOs uaailL AZ seooHd-olasS ratss.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

The oratory OF the campaign spell
binder is frequently athing to marvel
at. One of the shining lights in New
York's political world, making a
speech on the night before the last
election, caused considerable com.
ment in an effort TO show that he kept
himEelf up to date by making a glow.
ing reference to "Maccaroni's system
of wireless telegraphy." Another
speaking of the tropicA fertility Of
the Philippines referred to them as a
spot "where bright birds perpetually
warble and countless flowers expector-
ate their perfume on the balmy air. 4"
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

impressed with the learning and ability
of the boy that on his return to the
capital he persuaded the elder Steyn
to have his boy study law.
The next six years Of his life, with
the exception Of few months passed
in Amsterdam, young Steyn spent in
London
In 1888 Theunis Steyn returned to
the Orange Free State He was ad-
mitted to the bar and practiced law
for about five years before he was
brought prominently before the pub
lie, and this was brought about by an
other unlooked-for incident,
In few months he was elected at
torney general, and one year after that
was appointed associate justice of the
Supreme court. The next six years OF
Theunls Steyn's life were spent in rid
ing his circuit, and it is said that no
decision he made was aver overruled
or reversed by higher court.
In 1896 Justice Steyn became can.
didate for the highest Office within the
gift of the burghers of the Orange Free
State. He was opposed by Joseph G.
Fraser, his wife's uncle. Fraser had
been chairman of the Volksraad, and
this office had always been considered
the stepping stone to the presidency,
but Steyn made a vigorous campaign
He was personally known to nearly
every voter in the republic, was ad.
mired by all, and beat his opponent
almost six to one.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20
VANDERBILT, HERMIT
MEMBER OF FAMOUS FAMILY
ON MOUNTAIN PEAK.
Lives In a Lonely Cottage and Has for
His Friends Spiders and Creeping
Things-He Ia as Happy as Can Bs
in His Lonely Home.

Once a year old John Vanderbilt OF
Hexankopf, Cal, comes barefooted
down the mountains to Lower Sancon,
and buys a mess of coarse cornmeal.
This he packs up the steep slope to
his hut. to form his main food supply
for twelvemonth. Cooked with
water in hoe-cakes favored with sas-
safras root, 1t forms strange enough
fare for a wealthy member Of the rich
est family in America.
Old John Vanderbilt went to the
Hexankopf, or Witchs Head noun
tain, many years ago and bought a
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

Hofmeyr, the chief of the famous
Dutch Afrikander bund and the life.
long friend of President Kruger of the
Transvaal. Hofmeyr sat Tor a mum.
Der of years in the Cape house of as.
sembly, and in 1881 became a member
of the executive council, showing a
prevailing tendency to become me-
diator between the antogon;stic Dutch
and English interests, though in his
earlier days he had taken active part
with the former in their deeds of Sc
dition at the Cape. He is now, how
ever, a protagonist of Dutcn suprem-
acy under the British crown On ac-
count of his great shrewdness and
power he is regarded as the boss" OF
cape Colony politics, and he it was
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

Preparations are being made for
great expansion in rice culture in Texas
this year. In one county in the State
there will be an increase Of 1000 acres,
with increases in other countries run
ming up into the thousands Of acres.
The lands that will be planted were
up to a year or two ago regarded as
az for grazing purposes only. Then,
however, such lands were planted in
rice, and yielded good crops. The
soil is black and the lands fat and
even. Rice culture is a new industry
for Texas, but those who are booming
Il prediot that in the near future the
state will be an important figure in
she rice markets.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

Mr.. John Lauer, Of the firm OF
Denekas & Lauer, threatens to kill
the Editor for leaving his adv. out OF
last weeks issue, but it is in today
and we guess it will be all right.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

In abolishing the detestable prac-
tice of "hazing," the West Point
cadets will take step toward con-
firming themselves in conduct be-
coming an officer and gentleman.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20

Experiments made in Baden, Ger
many, in regard to coeducati on have
convinced the authorities that there
is no harm in it, and that it has adj
vantages, especially IN the smaller
tovps
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20
who PaYsP

Friend-Why are you reducing the
wages of your employees? Philan-
thropic Manufacturer need the
money just now. This is the time Of
year ! make my annual gifts to char
ity.--Judge.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-20
PRESIDENT STEYN
lUL KRUOER'S POWERFUL
WESTERN ALLY.

\ Man of Profound knowledge who
Knows the Rights OF Man aud Has
Dared 20 Defend Them--IIls sudden
Rise to the chief Magistracy.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22
CLUBS.
CONTINUED from Page 8.

decoration Of cups, saucers and plates
for special commissions, the design
being done with mineral colors and
subsequently fired. Others us the ware
in the rough, then 1t is necessary for
the artist to put on both glaze and
decoration. Still others make their
own designs, thus giving themselves
wide scope for originality. In order to
do this, some knowledge of modelling
is necessary. There are variety of
kilns of which either gas or petroleum
are supposed to be preferable, that
may be obtained at moderate prices.
Large plants do all branches Of the
work, but part of it, at least, may be
undertaken individually and with
profit.
Lincoln possesses excellent clay beds
and there is no reason why she should
not evolve a pottery as characteristic
and as beautiful as the lockwood, the
Wedgewood, the Copenhagen or that
of TorQuay.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22
THBATRI6AIe.
THE FUNKE.

"Tennessee's Pardner," at the Funke
Opera House Christmas matinee and
evening, is an unusually good play and
the company 10 exceptionally strong.
Without sensationslism, it yet has a
distinct western flavor. The situations
are dramatic and the play is carried
along more by the story than by the
tricks Of the stage. "Tennessee's Pard-
ner" was suggested by one of Bret
Harte's popular romances. Manager
Arthur c. Aston has re-engaged nearly
all Of his original company. and the
Golden Nugget Quartette is feature.
Prices %. IS. 80 and IS cents. Seats
now on sale for both performances.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

Giglamps-Hashly is the luckiest man
know
Sharply-Why. thought him par.
ticulsrly unfortunate.
Giglamps-Why, he draws a pension
for being wounded in war, and now he
isto get damages for having bsen hit by
q trolley car.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

First Politician-What made you kick
that reporter down stairs?
Second Politician wanted to have
something said about me. / haven't
been noticed in the papers for week.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22
HALF RATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
VIA of the Missouri Pacific.

VIA Of the Miseoari Pacific.
On December %, "a, %, 81 and Jan.
uary LIST. the Missouri Pacific will sell
tickets to all points within 200 miles at
one fare for the round trip coed until
January End, 1901. Through passenger
trains leave Lincoln at 9:15 A. M. and
1905 P. M. from new passenger station,
corner 9th and S streets. For further
information call at city ticket Office,
1899 0 street.
+. d. CORNELL, P. I. A.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

Do you get your Courier regularly {?
Please compare address. II incorrect,
please send right address to Courier
Office. Do this this week.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

To Clubs Of ten taking The Courier the
annual subscription price is seventy five
cents Us cents. Regular subscription price
-one dollar pr year
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22
THE COURIER.

Beck, the pocket edition who was also
with Murray and Mack before, and q
dazzling chorus Of beauty also the latest
European novelty, The Five Rosaries
direct from the ALEXANDRA theatre, Lon.
don.
Regular prices. Seats on sale Monday
'sThe fountain head OF fun scintilla-
tingly struck" is the verdict accorded
THE Man from Mexico" by several cap
tious critics. As an example OF Amerl-
can farce writing it occupies q unique
position in this latter day craze for Gal
lie wilticisms. The entire treatment OF
the farce by the author has been OF the
clesnest and purest type and the humor
is extracted officially. II will be pre-
sented here on Friday, December 18th,
at the Oliver Theatre, with George @.
Bonifacs. Jr.. Gus Fixley. M. L. Heck
ert, Robert Deshon, F. W. Bernard. j.
Trew Gray, Arthur Villars, d. II. Ian
don. ID w Siegrist. Helen Baird. Agnes
Burke, Mildred Keith, and Adeline
Mann in the cast.
Prices %, so and IS cents, and sl.OO
Seats on sale Wednesday. Secure your
seats early.
Louis James and Kathryn Kidder are
joint stars in "A Midsummer Nights
Dream" Shakspere's fanciful play
calls for the most elaborate illusions
acd the most intricate musical and light
effects. It calls for the services Of &C
tors OF more than ordinary traniIg as
we'll as an effective chorus. Mendels-
sohn's famous music will be played
throughout the play. MISS Kidder 10
form and grace is an ideal Helen. Mics
Jane Oaker is the cleverest of Shaxs.
perisn readers. Miss Browning plays
Puck with a laugh like a successive
series Of bubbles. Twenty singing fair
les are in the cast. The combination OF
mueic. light. color. grace, beauty and
Shakspere's poetry and wisdom, make a
fascinating ensemble.
At the Oliver Theatre, Saturday eve
ming, December 18th. Prices %, 80 and
Is cents. and sl.O0. Seats on sale
Thursday.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22
THE OLIVER.

The opportunity and the man" adage
lie theatrically exemplified in the fortune
OF Mr.. Walter Whiteeide. He Is now a
man Of about 81; rich in physical and
intellectual life. His success has been
won on legitimate lines, and only after
years OF application and unremitting
study. Mr.. Whiteside produces his new
romantic comedy, "Heart and Sword. |"
Associated with Mr.. Whiteside this sea-
son are: Lelis Wolstan, Julia Ralph.
Helen Mar Wilcox, Gertrude O'Malley.
Irene Williams. Lemon Burroughs. F. L.
Powers, W. B. Mack, David Hanchett.
H. j. Salter, j. McEntee, j. L. Will
liams, G. A. Holt, j. G. Hart. VIM. How
land. Harry Ellsworth, VIM. Edmunds,
Roy Wallanm. Edgar Davenport and
Jnhn Davidson.
Prices Is. 80 and Is cents and sl.00
for matinee and night on Christmas at
the Oliver Theatre. Seats now on sale.
Secure your seats early for both per-
formances.
shooting the Chutes" with those
sterling comedians Murray and Mack
will be the attraction at the Oliver
Theatre Wednesday, December 18th.
Murray and Mack are old Lincoln ia
Worries and their engagement here
should prove tine most successful Of
their career, as they bring with them
this season new farce that has replsc.
e1 their successes OF former years. A
capable company and scenery and cleo
trical effects that would do credit to
any comedy production. Naturally
Murray and Mack will occupy the cen.
tire Of the stage but they have q COM
pany Of we'll known and capable actore,
every act Of the farce has many songs
and dances and the Stars have paid
special attention to the finales and
chosuses Of each act. The caet: John
McVeigh specialties. Geo. Betts' char
acter work. Curley E. Tester, Kittie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
JULIA MARLOWE SINGLE
HER REQUEST FOR FREEDOM
GRANTED BY THE COURT.
Given n Divorce ON the Ground of
Cruel Treatment by Robert Tabor,
Her Jealous Husband.

HYDE PARK, N. H., JAM 6.-Julia Mar
lowe Tabor has been granted a divorce
from her husband, Robert Tabor. The pc
titioner had three charges on which she
based her request for legal separation. but
the court threw out the allegation Of deser-
ton and refusal to support and considered
and approved that of alleged cruel and in
tolerable severity. The court granted Mrs.
Tabor's request for alimony, fixing the sum
at $1,000. Mrs. Tabor's deposition, the chief
one, was borne out by verbal testimony
given by her maid, Miss Beatty. 1t was to
the effect that the petitioner was married
under the name of Sarah Frances Frost. in
Philadelphia, May "a, 1894. The conjugal
relations between the petitioner and her
husband were pleasant until 1896, when the
latter exhibited evidences Of jealousy.
which condition at times caused him to lay
hands on her and at one time he threw the
petitioner o,sss- 81 bed and choked her. In
1896 the petitioner claims her husband
ceased to contribute to her support. Chris
said that he had seen Tabor maltreat Mrs.
Tabor on several occasions.
Neither party to the action was present
at the hearing, and after the case had
closed a paper signed by the attorneys for
both sides was fled in which it was pro-
vided that if divorce should be granted
Mrs. Tabor should receive 5000 alimony.
The court at the time gave notice that it
would take a month for consideration and
would file his finding. That finding was
made known this afternoon Mrs. Tabor is
playing an engagement in New York city
and Mr.. Tabor is i'm London.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
A CRAZY MANS CRIME.
Philip w. Rose Kills His Wife and
Shoots Himself.

NEW YORK Jan. 6.-Philip w. Rose, a
young man who two years ago spent some
time in an insane asylum at Jacksonville,
ILL.,, to-day shot and killed his wife at
her fathers home in this city, tried to
shoot her father and shoot himself in
fiicting what are believed to be mortal
wounds Rose and his wife were second
cousins and they were married six years
ago when Rose was prosperous. Two years
ago Rose became insane and was confined
to an asylum in Jacksonville. After being
released from that institution he found
difficulty in getting employment and his
wife came to this city to live with her
father. Her husband came here a year
ago, but the two did not live together. 1t
is said she refused to live with him, al
though he often urged her to do so. To-
day he called on her, and his father-in-
law permitted him to see his wife, when
the shooting occurred.
Rose died in the Harlem Hospital to-
night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
.om michigan City. Ind, on Lake Michi-

from Michigan City, Ind, on Lake Michi-
gan; and from Muncie. Ind, its branches
extend northward to Fort Wayne. Ind, and
southwark to a connection with the Cincin-
natl, Hamilton & Dayton road. through
which it has access to Cincinnati.
The Cleveland, Cincinnati. Chicago & st.
Louis-the Big Four road-which, it is an
nounced, is now fully controlled by the VAN
derbilts, occupies in part the same field
with the Lake Erie & Western, although its
ramiications are much wider than those of
the Lake Erie & Western. The total mile
age of the Big Four system is 2,234 miles.
Besides its line from Cleveland, on the Lake
Shore road, to Columbus and to Cincinnati,
1t has, like the Lake Erie & Western, hne
from Sandusky to Peoria; and from An
derson, Ind. few miles west of Muncie.
branch running northward to Benton Har-
Dor, little northeast of Michigan City,
and, like the Lake Erie & Western ter
minus, also situated on Lake Michigan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
And May he Even Now Fighting the
Battle That VIII Determine the
Fate Of the Natal Colony.
RUMoR CONCERNING FRENCH
THE PLUCKY GENERAL SAID TO
HAVE OCCUPIED COLEsBURG.
Lady Grey Deserted by the Beers,
Who Are Constructing Intrench-
ments Near BarkIey West.

LONDON, Jan. THE War
Office has made public the follow
ing cablegram from General Bull
Ter, dated Frere Camp, Natal,
Jan. 6:
'The following telegram was
received from General White on
Jan. 6, 9 a. M: The enemy at
tackled Caesars camp at AS a. m.
in considerable force. The enemy
was everywhere repulsed, but the
fighting still continues.
The posting of the foregoing
dispatch caused many late calls
at the War Office in expec-
tation of the receipt of addition
al news. The officials stated at
midnight, however, that nothing
further would be issued during the
night. No news has been received
from other sources, though dis
patches indicate that important
movements at the front are i'm
minent, if not actually progress
ing at this time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
GHOST GAVE WARNING.
Queer Phase Developed fn a Wiscon.
sin Murder Case.

ASHLAND, Wis, Jan. "Details Of the
finding of the supposed skeleton OF Peter
f. Nelson leading to the arrest of Eugene
]. Buell. for his murder. were related by
Buells father-in-law, r. d. Boardman, on
the witness stand to-day. Boardman testi-
fed that three weeks. after Nelson's dis
appearance in September. 1896. the ghost
of Nelson appeared TO him and said: 'I
am killed" and then vanished. He there
upon engaged experienced Indian wood
men to search for Nelson's body, and 1t
was found nine months later. The case will
last another week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
coLEsBURG OCCUPIED.
General French Reported to Have
Taken the Town from the Bocrs.

General French Reported to Have
Taken the Town from the BOers.
LONDON. Jan. s-rhough nothing def
mite is permitted to pass the censor. suf-
ficient transpires to confirm the belief that
an important move on the Tugela river is
imminent. The continual bombardment
kept up on the Boer intrenchments and the
numerous reconnoissances are apparently
connected with a well-defined purpose
There are some indications that the Brit
ish plan of attack includes an important
movement via weenan.
Colonel Baden-Powells defeat in the
sortie at Mafeking raises serious doubts of
his ability to hold out much longer. To-
day. however. comes report that Colonel
Plumer reached Mochudi from Fort Tuli
about jan 1 with the Rhodesian relief
force. AS Colonel Plumer had at his dis
posai about 1000 men. If the news is cor
OF Mafeking-
The inconclusive fighting around Coles
burg was renewed this morning. the Brit
f5h artillery opening TO the westward of
the town. The dispatches indicate the at
tack Is developing into a general engage
ment. A special dispatch from Cape Town
gays IL Is rumored there that General
French has entered Colesburg.
Advices from Belmont say that two COM
panies OF Canadians dispatched TO cover
the return OF Colonel Pitchers column oc-
cupied a pass six miles out to prevent any
attempt of the Beers 10 cut off the force.
According to a special dispatch from
Cape Town, General Methuen is building a
railroad around the Boer position at Ma
gersfontein-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
A "DIVINE HEALER" FAILS.
Girl Dies of Appendicitis While Under
Christian Science Treatment.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Jan. 6.-Ethel
Yates, aged nineteen, Of Tabor, Ia, died
under Christian Science treatment in this
city Friday night. Miss Yates came here
five weeks ago to visit the family OF
James Carter. Two weeks ago she was
taken sick and a physician sent for. A
few days later her mother arrived and i'm
mediately dismissed the physician and Sc
cured Brother James, 'divine heal
er," of Omaha. The healer took charge
and the girl finally died. post mortem
disclosed appendicitis as the cause of
death. A coroners jury is holding an in
quest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT, frd., Jan. 6.-Charles d.
Kerlin, electrician of the Panhandle shops
at this place, has been put at the head of
the electrical department of the Pennsyl-
vania lines, Southwest system, he having
been made superi .endent of electrical ap-
pliances of that system. He will enter upon
his new duties at once.