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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-06
BOER AND BRITISH AT THE FRONT.
The Brave Generals Who Are Battling for Both Sides in the
South African Crisis

The entirely unexpected reverses--if
indeed they were not crushing defeats
which England's army has sustained
since the beginning Of hostilities In
South Africa afford an interesting bio
graphical study OF the generals Of both
sides who are at the head OF the great
campaign
Much blame for tho disasters which
have come TO the British forces has
been laid at the feet OF the generals In
command, and few war experts have
gone so far as To say that the British
rank and file are physically untitled for
service In the Transvaal, but attaches
Of the War office dispute this, adding
with indignant emphasis that the regl-
ments selected have the highest stand
ard of physique and are long serviced
and experienced men.
On the Boer side the choice OF posi-
ton and the tactical disposition Of their
forces show high ability In the COM
manders. Their leaders, being unham-
pered by pedantry and having perfect
| knowledge Of the country, have mobi-
ICED the farmer" forces after such
methods that they are enabled to fol-
low the enemy's designs with almost
unerrlng instinct, 10 divine it's inten-
lions, and after selecting a point ~ re-
sistance, concentrate with almost in
! credible dispatch n force equal or
superior to that which ia TO make the
attack upon them.
GENERAL BUTLER.
General Sir Redvers Butler who has
been at the head OF the British troops
| In the Transvaal, but who will be sue
ceeded by Lord Roberts, is one Of the
most strategic fighters in the English
| army though not the most popular.
| He is exceedingly stern and commands
his soldiers with the rigidty Of mar
tinet. He comes from an old Devon
| shire stock, and from the age q nine
teen, when he Joined the Sixteenth
Rifles has been engaged in the service
OF his country.
Gen. Butler was born In 1929 on De-
cember 9TH. II was not. however. until
he had spent twenty years upon the
battlefield that he attained the rar... OF
colonel, although his youth and middle
age were passed in the midst OF the
keenest excitement and danger. where
he achieved an eviable reputation for
dashlng bravery. cool judgment and
disciplinary ability.
He was a subaltern IN the Chinese
War OF 1860, and during the led River
Expedition in Canada ten years later.
took an active part under Lord Wolse-
ley. From 1873 to lSS6 Gen. Butler was
| engaged In the most active service Of
his career, excluding that OF the pres
/ eut campaign. He served In the
Ashantoe War and was wounded at the
battle Of Ordahcn.
Then came the KafIlr and Zulu wars
IN the latter Of which he gained the
much coveted Victoria Cross In per-
sonal recognition Of meritorlous SER
vice, When the Moonshiners began
their disturbances in 1856. Gen. Butler
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TO every lad In an irregular country,
would defeat the most civilized army
OF Europe.
In one OF their recent retreats the
Beers dug trench As the British
pursued they found themselves sudden
is at the edge Of a deep opening, al
most an abyss, The sides rose perpen-
dlcularly and at the bottom there ran
a stream OF dark water. Utterly UNI
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-06

From q standpoint Of color ths :
forms of the titled warriors ars !,
geous. They are of dark blue ansa
faclngs are carried out in deem !.
shade Of purple which constltu,s.
pleasing harmony, The free. ana
Rough Rider hat.-the glory IN
American Rough Rider--will not fo,.
part OF these uniforms. II prob,i
lacks the dignity Of the high head.5,
which Is 80 important q part of
fighting paraphernalia Of an Enst,
man Of rank. II will be substitute
a tall and pretentlous piece OF he
gear above which wave stately N.
and purple plumes.
Nearly all OF the noblemen who ,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-06

A Boer regiment on the other hand
II II had come suddenly to this chasn'
would have, by some Of the arts known
TO themselves, devised q way by when
the army could have crossed, man after
man, and arrived safely on the other
side. With irrepressible impetuoslty
they have been known TO shovel dirt
and stones into a chasm, making a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-06

quick natural bridge over which they
could cross.
Realizing the critical state Of affairs
the British are now taking elementary
lessons In the arts which were known
to every Boer lad Of twelve.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-06

able to cross, and lacking the material
TO make a bridge they were compelled
20 go back and choose another path.
The Beers had defended their terri
tory as well as though they had left
troops to guard II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-06
ENGLAND'S REGIMENT
OF BLUE BLOODS.
British Mobiles Who Have FOsaken the Ease OF the Club for the
Hardships Of War

that win form the nucleus Of me I'M
perial Yeomanry are composed OF
farmers and village tradesmcn, who TIL
their lands and sell their works In time
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
TWELVE LIVES LOST.
Another HobOken Fire Horror This
Time in Tenement House.

Hoboken, July 3.-Fire in the crowded
tenements 1877 and 131 Adams streeet Ho-
boken, early this morning, caused loss
Of 10 lives TJp to noon four of the bodies
had not been identified. Three were
bodies of men and one was that OIL glrA
bout 16 years of age
The victims lived in a double two ana
n half story frame house at No. llS9
Adams street. The adults were on the top
floor of one of the apartments ana 5he
children with their parents on the GROUND
floor of the other. Five families, aoou1
30 persons in all, were asleep at s.8O TINS
morning when the fire was discovered on
the top floor. twenty-five escaped at
once down the broad stairs, running
through the middle of the house. When
the three men attempted to escape All
exit was cut of and their cries could be
heard from the street.
The building burned like tinder. 1t was
known chat the three had been killed but
il was not until the flremen began to In
vestigate that they discovered that Vhe
children had been lost. The building was
a total wreck. The loss is estimated at
S12, 600.
phe tenements burned were old ram .
shackle affairs and contained about 10
families. On the ground floor were small
stores kept by Italians and Germans.
The fire broke out in the rear hallway Of
No. 1919 and the flames spread very rapid
Iy, communicating to the apartments on
the first floor occupied by the Winkler
family.
When Winkler and his wife were
aroused by the smoke and flames they
found themselves completely surrounded
by fire. Winkler seized his wife, who
carried her infant, and dragged her out
through a window. No exit could be
made through the hall on account of the
flames there. The progress of the flames
was so rapid that Winkler could only save
his son John, who had BEEN aroused by
the smoke and was able to make his way
to the window through which he was
dragged by his father.
Mrs. Winkler was badly burned about
the face and arms while trying to save
her children. When the hremen arrived
the frame tenements were in a blaze and
the inmates We're seen on the roofs and at
the upper windows. Some were women
with babes in their arms. The tenement
at No. 129 collapsed, carrying the five
Winkler children into the cellar.
The bodies of the Winkler children and
Nicolaus, Bachman and Rendle We're re-
covered.
The Hoboken police have arrested Hen
~ Haight, A years of age, a saloon keep
er, ON suspicion of knowing how the fire
started.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04

attitude in 1896. 1t should be remem-
bered in passing such criticisms that
have always been consistently, Democra-
tic. No man has right to question my
Democracy"
At this Mr.. Croker rose, saying in
what he evidently intended to be pacific
tone: 'I don't think anybody intended
to criticise your Democracy, but it is
believed that as you were SO strongly
against the silver plank that new man
would be more acceptable" =" and then Mr.
Croker aroused Mr.. Hill by adding:
."And there is no reason why you
should think that the position is reserved
for you every year.
'No, have no such idea, answered
Hill shaking his finger at Croker, but
I want you to remember that what l
did and what I said in the committee
and in the convention of 1896 was done
for the Democrats OF New York state and
when went home / stood for the ticket
as we'll as you did. +"
"Oh, no you didn't" exclaimed Mr..
Croker, you were not heard of much
during that campaign"
Equally as much as you are Wheh aU
critical times in the party's history in
the state your are living in Europe, re-
torted Hill.
"You are sore, replied Croker, sem
tentiously.
II accuse you," exclaimed Hill. "of
trying to make me Vice Presidential
candidate against my viii. tel you
now that 1 will not have it. You can't
humiliate me on one proposition and
feed me a sop on another"
He sat down and vote was then tax
en-, resulting for Van Wyck, 40; for Hill,
26, absent or not voting, 6.
Senator Hill upon the announcement
OF the vote Immediately left the room.
The delegation elected members of
committees and officers with Mr.. Van
Wyck on platform committee. The
deleg alton was then notified by Senator
Murphy that they should select Vice
Presidential candidate and without any
ceremony, Mr.. Shea of Brooklyn named
John W. Kellar, and upon William Sulzer
seconding the motion, it was unanimous
ly carried.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
AGAINST BANGOR PLAN.
Aroosto ok Republicans Want PrOhibi-
ton That VIM Prohibit.

Houlton, July 3.-The Republican
county convention was held here today
and these nominations made; Senators,
Albert A. Burleigh of Houlton and j..
w. Dudley of Castle Hill; judge Of pro-
bate, Nicholas Fessenden Of Fort Fair
field; register of probate, Henry M.
Briggs, Houlton; county attorney, r. w.
Shaw, Houlton; county treasurer, L. O..
Ludwig, Houlton; one county commits
sioner, Lewis e. Jackman, Sherman;
sheriff. Levi H. Gary, Caribou.
The following resolution was offered
by @. e. Dun of Houlton, and was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved that we are opposed to the
present system of enforcing the prohibi-
tory law, known as the Bangor plan, and
we demand Of the high sheriff and county
attorney of this county a vigorous and
uncompromising war upon the liquor
traffic, not for revenue but for annihila-
tion, and we pledge our hearty support
and assistance to the candidates who viii
carry out this resolution
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04

consider that concession Of this position
to New York would insure the state. -
have in mind good man for the place, =
he said, "but do not see that it is nec-
essary to name him. Almost any man
win do for the Vice-Presidency.
He thought it might be better IT the
West would decide on this point, but II
it did not do so, he would still be satis-
fed.
Senator Jones contented himself with
stating the objections he had heard urged
to going outside the party for nomi-
nee, but did not express any opposition
to Mr.. Towne Mr.. Sewall of Maine,
Mr.. Bryan s former running mate, ex-
pressed himself as favorable to Mr.
Towne-s nomination. 1t was generally
agreed that the trend of opinion among
Democrats as developed in the conference
was antagonistic to Mr.. Towne, but no
sentiment was developed in favor of any
individual Democrat for the place.
Another conference was agreed upon
for Thursday after the first session of the
convention All parties are expected to
appoint committees for this meeting
thus making it official.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
TEDDY AT OKLAHOMA.


Oklahoma City Ok, July 3.-Gov.
Boosevelt's reception here, where his
Rough Riders are in camp, was nattsring
in the extreme, and probably the warm
est that has been rendered him in many
a day. The Rough Riders in their khaki
uniforms, were everywhere, and were
shouting Justify for Teddy"
Fully 0,000 people were gathered about
the station, and their voices went IN
unison in great acclaim to the hero of
San Juan, while tho band played
''Thereu BE Hot Time in the old
Town Tonight
A carriage completely druped in Anne
rican flags was in waiting and Gov.
Roosevelt entered it and was driven to
the new hotel Lee. where a reception was
rendered him, after which he returned
to his private car for the night. The
crowds in the streets were tremendous.
Gov. Roosevelt arose early today and,
after breakfast with Gen. Metcalf of the
3Oth Kansas, Paul Morton and a few
other guests in Mr. Morton private
car, the governor began to put in his
time exchanging greetings win his old
comrades.
Everybody in town, and it is estimated
that, beside the population Of 5000
there are 10000 strangers within the
city's gates, seemed anxious to meet
Oklahoma City's distinguished guest
and grasp his hand.
Indians, cowboys, regular army men
and Rough Riders were his constant at
tendants throughout the day.
The weather was extremely hot and
dry The Rough Riders reunion was
fairly inaugurated-b today's civic sand
military parade, in which Gov. Roose-
velt was given the place Of honor. Dur
ing its progress through the streets the
Rough Riders and their famous comman-
der weee greeted with extraordinary
demonstrations of enthusiasm from the
throngs which lined the streets.
The parade proceeded to the compress
grounds, where the formal exercises of
the day took place. The welcoming ad-
dress in behalf of Oklahoma territory
was given by Gov. Cassius c. Barnes. and
IN behalf Of the city by Mayor Lee Van
Wrinkle. The address of the dav was bv
Gov. Roosevelt.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
ARTIFICIAL PEARLS.
The Industry Promised This Country
Scales Of BIenhaden Used.

European demand for pearls from this
country has seldom been 50 great as at
present. The larger part Of those export,
ed from this port come from Panama
and are small, selling for from 81 to $40
each.
Coincident with this sudden demand
for pearls, and their corresponding rise IN
value, comes a communication from this
American Consul 40 Lyons, France, %
the Bureau of Foreign Commerc8 at
Washington, the contents OF which would
indicate the probable establishment OF an.
artificial pearl industry. Excerpts FROM
a copy OF the American Consul's com.
munication, received by "A local Joweller
are as follows:
81 have had an Interview with Mr.
Ieuret, the manufactures OF artificial
pearls from flsh-scales. lie Wlll go 90 tha
United States and erect works there AZ
soon as he hears OF a locality whore tho
right kind of scales can be had IA largo
quantities. 1 suggested that a suitable
place might DO found on the 80 Law
renee river, among the Thousand Islands.
Some years ago the authorities cast
quantities OF spawn into Lake Ontario.
among which was the spawn OF some
salt water fish, Tho latter die before ma.
turity as soon as tho water becomes
warm. Every summer many thouands
of them are cast upon the shores OF the
river and islands They are called by
two names-menhnden and alewlyes.
Twenty five thousand pounds OF thesa
scales can be used each year at present.
IL is anticipated that twice that quaint.
ty viii be used ia "a few years. The prlca
paid VIII be so cents 70 Sl.2a per pound.
according 10 quality. The pfeaent sup-
ply is from IA fish called the bleak %
blay."
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04

Boston, July ga fire in tho lumber
yards OF Q. W. Wetherbes Lumber COM
pany' 520 Albany street, this evening. de
stroyed nearly the entire stock of lumber
and buildings causing loss that viii
600. *V'
Inc plant includes two stables contain
ing oo horses and although the buildings
themselves were burned all but two or
Vnree OF the animals were removed in
safety The yards had about 200 feet
frontage on Albany street and extended
Dack some 100 feet or more to the South
bay In the channel at the rear were
C"o small schooners but they esca ned
damage f0N
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
NOISY BUT HARMLESS.
Was last Nights Celebration Of the
Fourth.

Last night was the regular Fourth OF
July night. The usual big crowds were
out on the streets and the most OF them
steadfastly refused to go home until an
early hour this morning. ut was the
event of the year for the small boy and
Young America was out in force, max
ing the night frightful with cat calls,
tin horns, revolvers which OF course had
only blank cartridges, and tons of torpe-
does and fire crackers. From midnight
until three O'Clock great deal of red
fire was burned and this had the effect OF
really making a beautiful scene in sew
eral parts of tn city.
About every restaurant kept open
house and the clerks in them were gem
orally kept on the jump. Several Of the
drug stores remained open and the sales
from soda waters and cigars was fully
enough 20 pay for all expense In the
matter OF accommodation for the weary
but happy night owls.
The police experienced hardly any
more business than on an ordinary
night AT times it has been very noisy,
but on the whole this has been much
better than the customary night before
the great Fourth, said Deputy Marshal
Firth. early this morning. "We have
had 10 drunks locked behind the bars.
have seen the time on these correspond
ing nights when every one OF the 20 cells
would be filed with from two to three
parties ambitious to celebrate in real
| good style.'
Few accidents We're reported during the
night and none of these were Of a serious
nature.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04

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The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
FIREMEN KEPT BUSY.
Peaks Island Fire stin a Source OF
Trouble.

The fire at Peaks island was still
source Of trouble yesterday, although
practically all danger had passed.
Smouldering blazes continued to loom
up at all hours and the iiremen were
kept busy all day. Engine went down
to the island at O'Clock in the morning
and remained until the seas became so
rough of the southerly end Of the island
where she was lying that she was obliged
to return TO the city at O'Clock in the
afternoon. The varying downpours of
rain last night were gladly welcomed
at the island. They served a fgood
purpose and much assisted in putting
out many incipient biazes.
The department. is pretty wei satisfied
that the fire is of incendiary origin.
Several clues have been brought to light,
but members of the department refuse 70
say anything about the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
NOTHING DECISIVE
Heard From Columns Seeking 20 Hem
General De wet.

London, July An Nothing decisive has
been heard from the columns seeking to
hem Gen. De Wet All of Lord Roberts
fleet transports is engaged apparently IN
supplying these columns. Operations
elsewhere are necessarily relaxed. one
thousand Beers are hanging on General
Clery right flank in his advance to
Greylingstad.
Strathcona's horse on July received
its baptismal fire, in which one trooper
was killed. Capt. Cooper Is reported as
missing.
Herr Kruger replying to n correspond -
ent at Machadodorp who inquired IL there
was any truth in the report that he had
opened negotiations Tor peace, wrote:
"Ihe President and the people Of the
South African Republic most earnestly
desire peace but only upon two condi-
tions, the conplete independence OF the
republic and amnesty Tor the colonia al
Beers who fought with us.
''1f these conditions are not granted We
viii fight TO the bitter end"
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
SULLIVAN DISQUALIFIED.

New York, July AT the Seaside A.
c., Coney Island, this evening, David
Sullivan of Ireland was disqualified in
the 10th round of his bout with "Kid''
Broad of Cleveland, for hitting low. The
boys were matched to go % rounds at
126 pounds and Broad showed q vast
Improvement over his past form There
was very little betting on the result, Sui
hyan ruling favorite at lids OF 100 TO so.
But in the fifth round the betting had
changed to the same odds on Broad.
The club house was about half filled
when the preliminary bout of the evening
was put ON, a - round affair between
Sam Boland, colored, and Cypline Quinn
Of New York. They made fair fight
for the distance, but Boland caught the
referees eye and was awarded the de-
cision.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04

New York, July 3.-Among the passen-
gers on board the steamer Caracas, which
arrived today from Venezeula and Porto
Rico, were Capt. A. J. Gray of Rock
land, Me, land two seamen Of the wrecked
three masted schooner George Bird Of
New York which was lost June at Port
Fero, Vieque S, Porto Rico, where she
was bound for Fajardo to load sugar for
New York. Capt. Gray in effect said that
the loss of the vessel was due to the neoli-
gence of native pilot supplied bv the
conslgnee who anchored the vessel in an
unsafe place and left her. A gale came on
ana she was driven ashore. The crew had
a tough ex perience for several davs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
SIXTEEN TO ONE DOOMED.
Majority OF Committee Against Specific
Declaration.

Kansas City, July 3.-Late tonight af-
ter quite a careful canvas Of the men Sc
lected for the committee on resolutions it
was asserted that there was a majority
for making a Especifc declaration
against 16 to 1. 1t was also said that the
majority if such it was, would not press
the matter, owing to the opposition Of
Senator Jones. The attitude of Mr.. Bryan
is thought to be sufficient for Mr.. Jones
who is a member Of the committee on
resolutions and Will be in position to
exert a great deal of influence. Senator
Jones when he arrived thought re-
affirmation of the Chicago platform was
sufficient.
Notwithstanding the known views Of
Mr.. Bryan delegation after delegation has
today taken position in favor Of re-
affirmation of the Chicago platform and
against a specific declaration yet it does
not seem probable that the convention
will take any other course than to declare
explicitly for 16 to /.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-04
THE SILVER REPuBLICANs.

Kansas City, July 3-The national
committee of the Silver Republican party
met today and completed its arrange
ments for ths party's convention which
VIII begin tomorrow at the auditorium.
Senator Teller was designat for tempo
rary chairman.
Mr.. Towne viii call the convention to
order as national chairman and viii read
an original poem prepared for the occa-
sion. The Declaration of Independence
viii be read and Senator Teller win make
q speech upon assuming the chair.
After the committees are appointed the
convention will probably adjourn for the
day