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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12
BOERS' PEACE PROPOSALS.
Independence of The Republics Am-
McstY for Colonial II eheIs.

London, March 12.-The Daily Mail
has received the following despatch
from Pretoria dated Saturday, March
10, and censored by the Boer govern
ment: president Kruger and Presi-
detn Steyn have wired to Lord Sails
bury peace proposals, on condition
that the independence of the two re-
publics be respected and the rebel col
onials amnestied. Yesterday the for
eign consuls were called into conference
and were requested to invite the inter
vention of the powers they represented
in order to prevent further bloodshed.' \
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12

strength on the ridges connecting sew
eral kopjes, where they had mounted
guns. The action began at o'clock in
the morning with an artillery duel.
General French's cavalry and General
Porter's brigade supported our guns,
The Boer artillery was accurately han
died, and the British cavalry found a
task harder than they had expected
General Broadwood, with logged perse-
verance, moved altogether six miles
southwark, trying to find a means to
get round, but the Beers followed be-
hind rising ground and even attempted
to outf1ank him.
Meanwhile the Sixth division of in
fantry advancing on the Boer left,
slowly forced the enemy to retire. Had
the infantry been able to move faster
the Beers would have been enveloped.
The last shot was fired at 1870 p. m.
This morning not a Boer was to be seen.
The prisoners belonged to President
Kruger's own commando.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12

London, March PA despatch to the
Times from Dreifontein, dated Sunday
says: THE storming of Alexander
kopje by the Welsh was a particularly
fine piece of work. The mobility of the
Beers in moving their guns was very
remarkable. The New South Wales
Moutned Infantry made a gallant, but
unsuccessful attempt to capture gun.
According to the latest reports, another
engagement to-day is not improbabl BILE"
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Promotions IN Naval NIalttin

Hartford, Conn, March 11-Accord-
ing to official announcement from the
office of Adjutant General Van Keuren,
Ensign Frederick A. Bartlett of Bridge
port has been promoted to be lieuten-
ant 0unior grade) Of the Third division
of the naval battalion, vice Smith dis
charged. Landsman William Edward
Waller of Plattsville succeeds to the
position of ensign.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12
Taylor Pnrdons Suspects.
,trisvifle, KY. March If According

LUCfSVlIIe, Ky, MHfCH II.-ACUUTUIIlB
to a statemene made by Governor w.
S, Taylor tonight to a representative
of The Commercial, he has granted a
pardon to each of the persons for whom
warrants have been issued charging
them with being accessories to the as
sassination of Governor Goebel, includ-
ing Secretary of State Caleb Powers
and eX-Secretary of State Charles Fin
ay. In his statement Governor Taylor
,tecites the conditions under which he
Gains to have been elected and charges
the democratic contestants for state Of
fees with conspiracy to secure control
of the government.
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Brussels, March 11-Dr Leyds asserts
that Presidents Kruger and Steyn have
not telegraphed any peace propositions
through him. He admits, however, the
possibility of such a step upon condi-
tion that the independence of the repub-
lies is guaranteed in order to avoid fur
ther bloodshed.
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QUEEN TO CONFER TITLES.
Baronetcy for Lord Mayor of London
Knighthood for Sheriff..

London, March 11.-Lord Salisbury
has informed the lord mayor of London,
A. 3. Newton, that the queen purposes
to confer a baronetcy upon him and to
confer knighthood upon the sheriffs of
the city Of London, William purdie IRE
lear and Alfred Henry Bevan. I'm do
ing so" the premier writes, "her maies-
ty will not only follow the custom in
royal visits to the citl, but desires to
mark the distinguished war service of
the city.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12
Estate of Thomas ~. Ismay.

London, March 1.-THE will of the
late Thomas Henry Ismay, founder of
the White Star Line Steamship compa-
ny, who died in Liverpool last Novem-
Der, has been probated, showing a per-
sonal estate of 6 G1,297SS1. Numerous
legacies, in all about e25, 900, are left to
charities and the remainder of the es-
tate to members of the family.
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Outlau,ders Fleeing.

London, March 1.-THE correspond
ent of the Times at Lorenzo Marquee
says: British and German Outlanders
are f1ocking here from the Transvaal
in consequence of the feeling of insecur-
ity aroused by recent events. Several
important Johannesburg mines have
been flooded, the government having
forbidden pumping.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12
.FATAL FIRE IN BOSTON.
Kosemam Killed by Failing Roof
Another Probably Fatally Hurt.

| Boston, March 11.-An early Sunday
morning fire in the building occupied
| by the Massa chusetts Maccaroni com
pany on North street caused the death
of one fireman, the probably fatal in
jury of another and the serious injury
of three others, besides entailing a
financial loss variously estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000 p. j. Mccarthy,
senior hoseman of steamer g. was in
stantly killed He was standing on a
ladder near a cornice of the burning
building, when the roof fell in and he
was hurled to the ground, covered with
debris. Mccarthy was a brother of
jeremiah j. Mccarthy, surveyor of the
port of Boston, and had been connected
with the department. twelve years. He
leaves a widow and eight children.
Christopher Curran, a member of
steamer company, while on the roof
was swept to the ground by one of the
many streams that were being played
into the fire. He was severely injured
internally and may die. Lieutenant
Walter Mclean of steamer was at the
foot of the latter upon which Mccarthy
was standing and was hit by the falling
debris. He will recover. Hoseman Gal
loway of engine Is also sustained frac-
lures of the shoulder and ribs, while
Hoseman Gavaghan Of steamer was
somewhat bruised by flying missiles.
The building, a four-story brick struc-
ture, was entirely ruined and the fire.
men had nearly six hours hard work
before the fire was under complete sub
lection. A change in the direction of
the wind would have caused sad havoc
among the old buildings with which the
factory was surrounded. The cause Of
the fire is not known.
Smaller Firr.
Fire in the building corner of Frank
lin and Batterymarch streets to-day
cleared out the top floor occupied b.
the Franklin Press, MacIndos Brothers
and E. l. Drisko company, printers,
no,1cjoy 1ocS of mn
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For Being In "a Saloon,

Patrolmen Good and STREET of the
Howard avenue police station yester-
day arrested John Welch, Bernard f.
McGovern, James Layton and !Charles
Meehan, who We're found in the saloon
OF Otto c, Wruck at 391 Oak street.
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guns. There was heavy firing on both
sides. Colonel Bethune seeing the i'm
possibility of dislodging the Beers with
out artillery, retired south of the Tu-
gela with one man wounded. The Boer
loss is said to be considerable"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12

London March 12.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the STANDARD tele-
graphing Sunday says 1T is reported
that the Beers prisoners al Simonstown
were found boring tunnel underneath
the lines of the camp. The work had
made considerable progress before dis
covery."
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12

London, March 12.-The Daily News
has the following from Asvogel Kop
dated March II: THE march was con-
tinued to-day to this point. No Beers
were seen on the way. The British are
now only twenty-five miles from Bloem-
fontein."
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-12
MORE DESPERATE FIGHTING
THE BOERS STUBBORNLY RESIST
LORD ROBERTS, ADyANCE.

After an All-Day Fight Saturday They
Dead Behind - Twenty Prisoners
Taken-Some British Casualties Rob-
erts Charges the Beers With Gross
Abuse of the White Flag-Sends n
Warming to Kruger and Steyn--Will
Give No Quarter IL Such IA Thing Hap
pens Again-Contradictory Reports
About Mafeking,
London, March 11.-A despatch from
Driefontein to the war office from Lord
Roberts, dated March II, 7:15 a. M,
says:
1.-THE enemy opposed us throughout
Yesterdays march and from their init
mate knowledge of the country gave us
considerable trouble. Owing, however,
to the admirable conduct of the troops
the enemy were unable to prevent us
reaching our destination. The brunt of
the fighting fell on General Kelly
Kenny's division, two battalions of
Which, the Welsh and Essex, turned
the Beers out of two strong positions at
the point of the bayonet."
Another despatch from Lord Roberts
was issued later. 1t is dated at Drie-
fontein. March II, 9:55 a. M, and is as
follows:
Il cannot get the precise number Of
casualties before / march, but will conf
municate it as soon as possible. The
Beers suffered heavily, 102 of their dead
being left on the ground. We cap
tured about twenty prisoners
among the killed are Captain Eus-
tace of the Bluffs; Captain Lomax of
the Welsh regiment and Mr.. McKartie,
a retired Indian civilian attached TO
Kitchener's horse
Among the wounded are: Bluffs
Colonel Hickson, leg, severe; Lieuten-
ant Ronald. Welch regiment-Lieuten
ants Torkinton, Pope, Wimberley. Es-
sex acknowledgement Broadwood.
Field artillery-Lieutenan Devenish.
Medical corps-Major Waite, Lieutenant
Berne Australian artilery-Colonel
Umphely abdomen, dangerous"
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Sydney, N. s. W., March 11.-Three
fresh cases of bubonic plague in Sydney
are officially reported to-day.
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FORECAST or CONGRESS.
Forto Rican Bill, Quay Matter and
Eoer Resolution In the Senate.


Washington, March 1.-THE senate
will continue to give attention to the
Porto Rican bill and the Quay resolu-
ton this week, with a possibility that
there may be a diversion in favor of the
Hay-Jauncefote treaty and Senator
Mason's Boer resolution. Mr. Mason
says it is his purpose to call up his res
olution again and to get a vote upon it
If possible. Senator Davis has express
ed an intention to ask the senate to
take up the treaty during the latter
part of the week, but Senator Foraker,
in charge of the Porto Rican bill, ex-
presses confidence that Senator Davis
will not bring the treaty forward at a
time to embarrass the Porto Rican,
measure.
Speeches on Porto Rico will be made
Monday by Senators Rawlins and Tur-
ner and probably later In the week by
Senator Nelson. The debate on this
measure probably will be very general
and possibly quite spirited. The MEM
bers of the committee on order of bust
ness emphatically contradict the reports
that the committee is exerting itself to
secure the amendment of the Porto Ri
can bill, saying that the committee has
nothing to do with the formulation Of
legislation. The senate will meet at 10
o'clock Monday, two hours in advance
of the usual hour Of convening, in order
to take up the Alaskan code bill, the
reading Of which has not yet been COM
pleted.
Washington, March 1.-THE week In
the house promises to be rather dull.
Tomorrow the contested election case
of Wise VS.. Young from the Second Vir-
ginia district, which has been debated
for two days, will be voted upon. DR..
Wise, the contestant, who is republi-
can, was seated by a former congress
on a contest, and the Indications are
that he will be again seated Tuesday
a conference report upon the financial
bill will be disposed of. There may be
some lively debate upon the report, but
it will command the full party strength
on the republican side and will be
The remainder of the week
will be devoted to appropriation bills, of
which two have been reported to the
house, the army and the District of Co.
lumbia bills.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13

he could by coming out openly and
above board. If the Republican party
can be kept from uniting, the Demo-
Gratis will be elected to fill the great
majority of offices in the State. Ger
tain pretended Republicans may de-
sire this result, but the great mass
do not, and the sooner they resent the
advice of this Democratic writer, the
better it will be for the party.
The Dover DeIdUGreGn thus sizes
up Col. DUPONT: "Algy's journalistic
powder may be of the smokeless variety
but the reverberation which accom-
panies every discharge of his dimln-
utive mortar, reveals to the on-looker
plainly the man behind the gun, and
there's no trouble in sizing him up.
If the Dover DeIdWdrean isn't the
organ of a faction, why doesn't it say
fewer nice things about Willard Sauis-
bury, Jr., and more about Former At
tOrney- John Biggs? What
worries the Dover DetdWaredn is that
the Evening Journal has given wide
spread publicity to the established fact
that the Bayard- Gray Wolcott- -Biggs
combination has unhorsed the Sauls-
bury faction in all three countless
Evening Journal.
1t is expected that about 5000 per-
sons from Wilmington and various sec
tions of the State will attend the rati-
fication meeting which will be held at
Augustine Pier on June 90, to endorse
the National Republican ticket. A
large platform, which will be erected
in front of the Augustine Pier Hotel,
will be used as the speakers stand.
The addresses will be delivered by
speakers of national topics and the
Presidential ticket
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
BENEFITS OF FREE LIBRARY.
How the System Works in the Philadelphia
Management.

The following extract from a late
speech of Mr.. Mcclure acknowledging
the princelv gift of the dwelling of
Mr.. Widener on Broad street, Philadel-
phia, for a Free Library, has been
handed us by a citizen for publica-
tion, the text of which will apply as
we'll to Smyrna as to Philadelphia.
In the address of the day,
Alexander X. Mcclure showed the in
innate relationship of the free libray
system with public education, and said
that the rich fruits which increased
educational facilities produce are m ost
impressively illustrated in the cere-
monies of the day.
"Our Republic" he continued, is
founded in the liberty of the law, and
every citizen is a sovereign. The
custody of our great inheritance of free
government is committed to the people
of our land. The safety of this gov
erment lies only in the education of
TIC DtODlCs Oul oChOOAO al AOM pei
forming a great work, but they only
fit the pupils for the library, and when
the library is within reach of the people
there is no way by which we can meas
ure its priceless benefits. Ours is the
only country in the world where every
channel of distinction and fortune is
open alike to all, and where the high
est honors of the people. in public and
private life, go sincerely to those who
have best accepted their opportunity.
Such is the record written by P. A B.
Widener. The benefcent influences
of this free library will be as general as
the dews of Heaven, which come un-
seen and unfelt, but which are ever be-
dewing the flowers in the morning
sunlight and bringing fragrance,
beauty, and plenty on every side"
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
COlOred Shirt Waists

If you pay less than our prices,
you get nothing as good if you pay
more, you get nothing better:
so cents-Chintz Waists, in pretty striped
effects; popular colors; straight back,
no yoke, gathered front. pearl buttons,
laundered collars and cuffs.
10 cents-Percals Waists, with squares
and rings of blue, pink and black on
white ground also striped effects.
Sl.25-Fine Percale Waists, in stylish
striped patterns French back with SIX
plaits; full front gathered at neck; laun-
dered collar and cuffs.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Sewing Machines

There's no risk in buying Con-
tinental-it is tine best machine
made. We would gladly improve it,
if we knew any way IN which its
efficiency could be increased. 1t
is llght-running and self-threading,
with high arm and double feed,
and is equipped with a full set of
attachments:
S24.50-Continental, with drop head.
S2O.00-Continental, with drawers.
Sl8.00-Continental, with drawers.
S15.00-Continenta Special No. l.
Write for Housefurnishings Catalogue.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Trunks and Bags

1t pays to get really good arti-
Gle in this line. We keep nothing
but high grades, for which our
prices are remarkably low:
Canvas-covered Trunks paper lined.
three hinges and two iron centre bands /;
lengths % to Sc inches. Prices from
$3.50 to 1920. Other grades, $3.50,
Sl1.00 to $27 90.
Dress Suit Cases of good COW hide in
tan or olive; welI-made with steel
frames; four inside straps; 22-inch,
$500; 24-inch, $3.50
Hercules Telescopes-madeo of lightweight
fibre, very strong and durable; 2O-inch,
S2.25; 22-inch, $3.50; 24-inch. 1915
26-inch, $500.
Linen Telescopes-nicely made; sizes 16
TO 26 inches; prices, SOC. to Sl.3O.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
MARYLAND ITEMS.
Current Events of the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.

Several of Kent county, Maryland,
farmers will experiment with what is
known as huskless corn, this year.
The corn has no sign of husk and pre-
sents singular appearance.
Caroline Democrats elected dele
gates to the Ocean City Congressional
Convention in the interest of Henry
r. Lewis of Denton, candidate for
Congressional short term.
Still Pond, Nd, is probably the
smallest town in the United States hay-
ing fully equipped electric light sys-
tenn. The plant, which is owned by
Isaac Robinson the Gamer, is operated
by fifteen horsepower gasoline en-
gine. The public is supplied with a
sixteen candle-power light at sixty
cents per month.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
WHO ARE THE BOXERS?
Once Good Samaritans, Now Huge Band
of Assassins.

London Mail.
Since the murder cf Mr.. Brooks, the
young and devoted Church of England
missionary, who was hacked to death
in Chinese village, many people have
asked: "Who are the Boxers?" and the
European powers have had to consider
whether steps should not be taken to
suppress these dangerous and bigoted
clansmen by force of arms. But it
would be a task of uncommon magni-
tude.
The Chinese Society of Boxers con-
stitutes in reality great clan of muir
derers, estimated to contain in its
ranks over II, 100000 semi-barbarians,
we'll organized, we'll armed, and as
savage in their fanaticism as the Sou
The society was originally formed
with the benefcient intention of pro-
tecting honest men in China from ban
dts. 1t was called Ia Tao Hwri,
which means "The Society of the
Great Sword" title which seems to
have been changed at comparatively
recent date to the more familiar name
which so often appears in our news
papers just now.
When and where the clan originated
is not certain. The natives refer to it
as an ancient society, but that may
mean ten years or 100. 1t is agreed
that at first its principles were laudable
and its work good, but as it became
more powerful and increased in num-
bers, many dishonest and designing
persons entered it for the prestige and
protection it accorded, just as dishon-
est and designing persons ally them :
selves with influential bodies in other
lands to-day.
These men proved a disturbing ele-
ment, and in many cases directed the
efforts of the society against their per-
sonal enemies, whom they represented
as bandits and lawless persons. Ter
rified by persecution, the innocent
victims looked around for protection,
and discovered it in the Christian mis-
sionaries. 1t is said that they profess
conversion. At any rate, it seems to
be clear that the missionaries sue
ceeded in protecting them, and thus
intensified the feeling which has al
ways existed in China against Chris
tian evangelists.
In many districts of Shantung count
less Christian homes have been de.
stroyed. German Protestants and
Roman Catholics, English Church
men and Congregationalists have been
alike the victims of shocking outrages.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
A Card of Thanks.

1 wish to say that 1 feel under last
ing obligations for what Chamberlain 3
Cough Remedy has done for our fam
lily. We have used it in SO many cases
of coughs, lung troubles and whoon-
ing cough, and it has always given the
most perfect satisfaction, we feel yerv
greatly indebted to the manufactures
OF this remedy and wish them to please
accept our hearty thanks. Respect.
fully, MRS. s. DoTY, Des Moines
lows. For sale by Clifton & Raw,
mond, Smyrna, and 7. l.. Mason.
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
er-pIated Ware

Dependable grades only-the
celebrated Rogers ware:
Tea Spoons-Sl.1O dozen.
Dessert Spoons-S2.0O dozen.
Table Spoons-S2.2 q dozen.
Dinner forks-S2.OO dozen.
Dinner Knives-S2. % dozen.
Sugar Spoons-20c. each.
Butter Knives-20c each.
Gravy LadleS-40c. each.
Soup Ladles-S1.00e each.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
MaCkintOShes

Women s MISUNDERSTANDING blue serge,
plaid Innings two capes, velvet collar,
1885 and $3.50.
Mems Mackntoshes-doub le-breasted box
coats, tan and brown. $500 and $3.50
Write for complete catalogue.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
China Dinner Sets

American POrcelain-finished in gold, and
decorated with delicately-colored flower
sprays; 102 pieces-$S.0O.
English Porcelain-in three decorations,
blue, green and dove; underglaze
border patterns; 100 pieces-S1O.OO.
Austrian China-assOrted decorations;
102 pieces-Sl5.00.
Haviland China-rosebuds and delicate
floral designs; 1O1 pieees-S2O.OO
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Books

Every new book is on sale here the dav
It's published, and generally at a saving
of One-quarter or more.
Full lines of standard works, reference
books, Bibles, etc.-all faVorably priced.
BoOk-lOvers and librarians generally
will find our 3l6-page Catalogue of great
assistance in making selections; mailed
free upon request.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13

We agree with Gov. Roosevelt in be-
lieving that the successful rascal
should be frowned upon by the pub
lie to greater extent than the un-
successful rascal. Successful rascaIity
is to-day one of the worlds greatest
factors of evil.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13

Open weave, in rich colors, with pillow
and spreader-S
jacquard weave. mixed colors; pillow,
spreader and deep Valance-$2.O 90.
Canvas weave; pillow and concealed
spreader, wide valance-$3.OO.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
ght-gowns-SI.OO

Twelve distinct styles; cambria or muslin;
high, surplice, Empire or low square
neck; trimmed with hemstitched
effects, or lace and embroidery.
Our two Muslin Under
wear, and Misses, Children's and In
fants' Garments-will be found valuable
in sending mail orders; free on request.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
PhOtOgraphiC Supplies

Cameras complete line of all the lead
ing makes. Eastman, PremO and POGO
Cameras at lowest prioes-$5.0O 70
S35 90.
Cameras-3Hx3K inches: makers price
is S2.50-here Sl.OO.
Outfits for developing and printing -$l.25.
Instruction BoOk-tells how to take, de.
Velop and print pictureS-25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Muslin Underwear

Impossible to give any adequate
idea of tine scope of this department..
But this one item is a fair example
of the wonderful values always to
be found here:
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Foremost for a Generation

For nearly forty this has been the leading Dry Goods House Philadelphia
recognized wide
general headquarters for the and lines of g merchandise
Suawbndge Cother have reliable
TO
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13

Rev. DIR. Alfred Smith says the robin
is poor singer. 1t is hardly neces-
sary for man to proclaim from the
pulpit that he has no ear for music.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-13
Low Railroad Fares During Convention Week-une l6 to 3

will
needu
the
Illustrated booklets will be distributed o a OF