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Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
British Neglect of Scout Ser
vice Entails Another
Serious Repuise.
UNDERATED THE BOERS
Col. BrOadwOOd's Force Compelled
20 Abandon the Garrison Of Tha-
ba Nehu by BOer Advances.
4 British Convoy Deliberately Walks
into a Trap Laid by the
Willy Burghers.

Bushman Kop, April 2.-Tns British
force commanded by Col. Broadwood,
consisting Of the Tenth Hussars,
Household cavalry. two horse batter
ses and q force of mounted infantry
under Col. Pitcher, which had been
&arrisoning Thaba N'Chu, has been
obliged, In consequence OF the near ap-
proach OF a large force of Beers to
leave. Col. Broadwood marched to the
BIoemfontein water works. south of
the Modder, where he encamped. At
early dawn the camp was shelled by
the enemy from a near point. Col
Dfoadwood sent OF a convoy with the
batteries. while the rest OF the force
remained to act as a rear guard
The convoy arrived at a deep spruit.
where the Beers We're concealed and
the entire body walked into ambush
aud was captured. together with six
guns.
The loss of life was not great, since
most OF the British had walked into
the trap before a shot was fired. Gen.
C0lville's division which left Bloem-
fontein Saturday morning arrived here
and began Smelling the Beers.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Cronje's Departure Delayed.

Cape Town. April 2.-The departure
Of the British transports with the Boer
messengers for ST. Helena has been de
Iayed. in consequence of the increased
sickness among the prisoners. Three
died yesterday and Il have died dur
ting the week. Arrangements are be
tng made to prevent over crowding.
The prisoners do not complain OF their
treatment of their food. Many of
Gen Cronje's men when captured
were completely worked out with the
harAships they had undergone and lit
ele strength was left them to fight
dioease Moreover the confinement on
ohspboard Is very irkSome TO men who
have been accustomed to out door life.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Marion kooke, manager for T. n
Thompson, a large importer of fine
millinery at 1858 Milwaukee Avenue.
Chicago, says: During the late Sc
we're weather l caught a dreadful
cold which kept me awake at night
and made me unfit to attend my
work during tie day One of my
milliners was taking Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy for a severe cold at
that time, which seemed to relieve
her so quickly that bought some fol
myself 1t acted like magic and ]
began TO improve at once. / am nov
entirely well and feel very please
TO acknowledge its merits. Fof
sale by A G. Luken & Co, anc
C,urme & Co.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
DYNAMITE BOMB
Placed on Porch of Geo. b.
COx's Residence.

CINCINNATI, O.. April "A dyna-
mite bomb enclosed in a small wood
en- box fitted with sliding top so
that in opening it sand paper would
ignite matches aud explode the con-
tents was found on the porch of Geo.
Il. Cox residence this morning.
Cox had been warned recently OF an
attempt on his life and suspecting
something W ,ong gave it to the po-
lice who took it to gun store where
its contents were discovered. The
police are making vigorous effort to
discover the plotters. The bomb
would have destroyed the house and
killed everybody in it.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
STOLE A MARCH
Wabash County S;s.oon Keeper Slips
Up ON demonstrators.

Wabash County Sa.oon Keeper Slips
Up ON Ermonstrators.
Wabash. Ind. April 2.-3he temper
ance people of Liberty township have
been making determined fight
against the application of William
Beik of that place for liquor license.
The town is without a saloon and the
inhabitants have tried to keep 1t so.
They obtained q ma jority of the sigma
lures of the 500 voters in the town
ship TO n remonstrance to be filed with
the commissioners. but Beik stole a
march on them and induced 6S of the
demonstrators to withdraw their
names. As the limit for filing the re
monstrance has expired and there was
left less than majority on the re-
monstrance the commissioners win be
forced to grant the application.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Is the Senatorial Discussion
Of the Engrossing Por-
to Rican Bill.
WILL VOTE TOMORROW
Notable Rush 0f Speakers on This
Measure Wanting to Be Heard
at the Last Moment.
This Early Taking Of the Vote Will
Displaee the Quay Resolution.
The Week In Congress.

Washington, April 2.-The senate
VIII vote upon the Porto Riean bill
tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, and
to-day's session was devoted wholly
70 this bill There has been a great
rush Of speakers and the time allowed
date all who will desire 10 be heard
There 10. however, No disposition TO
extend the time agreed upon for tax
ing the vote. All but two Of the com
mittes amendments have been agreed
to by the senate.
The taking Of the vote on the Porte
Rican bill tomorrow will disp.ace the
Quay resolution. which was set for
that day. and Senator Chandler, chair
man OF the committee on elections.
has given no.ice that he will postpone
calling IL up until "wednesday. The
committee will adjourn the Clark
hearing In order TO give It's attention
to the Quay resolution Wednesday.
but as II Is not expected that the lat
ter matter can be disposed of In one
day. IL Is probable that the necessity
for going on with the Clark case after
w GuuOS0f1y VIII tduSc dnotneI fOSt-
ponement Of the Quay resolution.
There are several speeches TO be made
on the Quay case. and there Is quite
q noticeable disposition on the part of
some senators still further to postpone
the vote on II. Senator Penrose, how
ever. announces his purpose to press
the consideration AZ rapidly as pos
sibie after II II once taken up.
The programme in the house this
week 10 fully mapped out. To-day Is
District Of Columbia day. Tomorrow
under q special order adopted some
time ago the house will enter upon
the confederation of the bill to provide
civil government for Hawaii Ry
the terms Of the order the general
debate on the bill will continue 10
morrow. and Wednesday and Thurs
day the bill will be read for amend
ment under the five-minute rule. TIL.
final vete will he taken at 4 O'Clock
on Thursday. Friday Will he devoted
to private pension legislation, and
Saturday has been set aside for pay
ing trihnte to the memory Of the late
Richard p. Dland, OF Missouri.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Savannah. Ga. Aprn 2.-The dredge
Babcock. At work In the river for the
terminal Of the Georgia and Alabama
railway yesterday picked up two old
type English cannon. in a man-of-1 ar
wreck. One gun weighed about l 1.OHt
pounds aud the other $50 pounds
The vessel is supposed to have been
sunk at the time Of the British occu-
patton Of this city, when the French
allies sailed up the river TO attack
them. A number OF cannon balls and
several silver coins of a date of more
than 100 years ago have also been
taken out.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Lii Hung Chang Protests.

Pekin. April Iii Hung Chang.
viceroy of Canton. recently wired the
Chinese authorities here that Kang
Yu Wei. the reformer had ordered
5000 uniforms in Hong Kong. The
Empress Dowager WAS much alarmed
by the news. and II Hung Chang has
sent a formal protest TO the British
government of Hong Kong agains
permitting Kang Yu Wei's propa
ganda
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Parteban Social Imbro8lio.

Paris. April 2.-The quarrel between
De Lubersac and Baron Robert de
Rothschild continues and theatens to
spread to other prominent people who
were not at the outset mixed up in
the affair. Last evening the Comte
wrote another violent letter. but this
time not 10 Baron Robert. He ad-
dressed Baron Edouard de Rothschild,
and after charging Baron Robert with
writing him an insulting letter, he
said: Il can not blame him before
he attains his majority. When that
is reached be will receive my seconds.
do not wish to remain under the in
suit of a Rothschfld. and as consider
you. the son of the head OF this family.
responsible. l express my contempt
for you, and l warn you that every
where I meet you I will throw a glove
in your face" 1t is reported that the
recipient OF this letter has sent his
seconds to the comte.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Probability of Friction.

San Francisco, April 2.-Dispatches
Just received from Yokohama stats
that Judging from The otricturss OF tho
native press there Is fear of some
friction between japan and the Unit
ed States on the Hawaiian question
There are now some 10000 Japanese
subjects on the islands. 1t Is claimed
that the United States government Is
ignoring the pledges given TO the
Japanese government at the time of
annexation
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

We are indebted to the Battle
Greek Sanitarium Health Food Com
pany. the leading food connoisseurs
OF the country, for the fresh, whole
some stock OF health foods which we
have Just received. This company
manufactures the purest health food
products on the market. See our
window display. Come in and get a
booklet, containing valuable recipes
and learn how to live healthfuly. For
sale by W E. Hastings, grocer, 931
Main street.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Murt,ered Mans Identity.

Misha waka. Ind. April 2.-Sherin
Henderson. ef Allegan county, Michi-
gan, has established the identity Of
the young man found four days ago.
buried in the sand at Macatawa beach.
The murdered man was Harry Smyser
Of this city. The initials H. s." on
his shirt gave the first clew. He was
q son of a Pan Handle conductor.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Rural De,:very at Union City.

Cnisn titxz hid. tpril 2.-Much In
terest attaches to the free rural mail
delivery routes which were started
from this city today. Route No. /
covers a distance of % miles and the
farthest point reached is seven miles
west. There are 100 homes situated
along the route. and about 500 patrons
are served. Route No. lies east of
the city I'm the state of Ohio. This
route Is almost identical with route
No. 1 in point Of miles covered and
people served.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Washington. April For the hrst
time since ) Ss'I wIan ta:e Baltimore
conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church divided, tine Evo -gar4iZltions
the Methodist Episcopal church and
the NJ. E. Church South will meet
simultaneously in annual conference .
In Washington during the week. begin
ming Wednesday.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Roberts' Report OF the Dis
aSter.

LONDON, England, April 2.-Lord
Roberts telegraphs from Bloemfon-
tein, April l, that Col. Broadwood
lost seven guns and all his baggage
in an ambush laid for him on Satur-
day. The casualties were $40, in
Guiding 200 missing The Beers
were so we'll concealed that lead
ing scouts passed through
the dry bed of the stream
without seeing them. When the ar
tillery entered the bed the Beers
opened FIRE. Many drivers OF artll-
lery horses were killed and seven
guns captured. The remainder gal
loped away covered by cavalry. The
other portions of Broadwood S CON-
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Vineyard Haven. Mass, April q
The schooner Abraham Richardson OF
Bangor. Capt. Pomeroy. from South
Amboy for Rockland. Me, was sunk
by collision with barge Alaska off Eas;
Chop Vineyard Sound yesterday. All
hands were saved hut the schooner is
4 total loss. She had a cargo of 213
rons Of coal.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Awaiting Queen'e Visit.

Dublin. April 2.-The British chan
mel squadron has arrived off Kings
town for the queens visit, which Is
awaited with intense and ever grow
ing enthusiasm. Dublin Is rapidly fill
ing Already the hotels are crowded
and train load after train load is ar
riving from the provinces. Grand
stands have been erected In the streets
which are prcfusely decorated, and
soon IL will be difficult to ind space
for hanging another nag. A general
holiday has been declared for wedres-
day.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Boosi.rs Brilliant Find.

Hartford City. Ind April 2.-Doc
Boiner. a machine tender at the Hart
ford City paper mills, found In a bale
of old papers which had been shipped
from England. a small tin box which
contained 81 large. brilliant stones,
believed to be genuine diamonds The
stones are OF various sizes and be-
lieyed to be worth a large sum.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

South Bend. Ind. April "A move
lneat Ia enlarge the ST. Joseph and
kankakee rivers and include them In
"A part Of the canal system connecting
Lake Erie with the Mississippi river
is being talked of X is proposed to
fack the scheme upon the govern
ment's idea of deepening the Illinois
liver which Is now p.ndin. In con
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Biew His Head on.

English. Ind. April 2.-Joe1 New
kirk, a native of this place. committed
suicide in Orange county. He placed a
shotgun between his knees. with the
inuzzle under his chin. and the shot
blew his head of. He was soldier
during the Spanish war. lighting in
the Cuban campaign
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Manila. April . The United States
transport Sherman sailed yesterday
with a battalion of the l4tn infantry
Captains Richard t. Yeatman, Ar
mand /. Iasseigne and William S
Biddlc. Lieurenants Robert Field and
liver. l73 military prisoners and 25
insane
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
GEN. BULLER's INQUIRY
Brought Home With Force by Rea-
son Of British Reverse.

son Of British Reverse.
London, April 2.-Gen. Buffers
anxious inquiry whether British Of
ficers would ever learn the value of
scouting comes back with enforced
emphasis to the British public to-day
on receipt Of the tidings that n convoy
with guns has walked deliberately
into . Boer ambush within about 20
miles Of Bloemfontein.
Lord Roberts own report of the
affair, II yet received by the war Of
fce, has not been published and no
account of the affair is available to
the public except the dispatch from
Bushman kop. Nothing can be said.
therefore. regarding the exact extent
0e the British misfortune.
Evidently Col. Broadwood thought
Il necessary to retreat In haste from
Thaba Nchu. as he marched all
through Friday night, apparently fol-
Dewsd BY . considerable force of the
-: The s2sxey and guns had
The Beers had occupied
Six Of 12 guns, comprising two bat
tories, all the wagons and, it is feared.
many men. fell into the hands of the
Beers. whose daring. displayed so
near Bloemfontein. shows that they
are rapidly recovering heart after
their recent reverses.
The hope Is expressed here that Gen.
Colville viii recover the convoy and
guns. but this is hardly likely in such
q difficult country, and IL is probable
that the next news Will be that after
q stiff fight, Gen. Colville has extricat-
ed Gen. Broadwood from his difficult
position. but failed to retrieve the
disaster. Severe criticisms are heard
regarding the renewal OF the old mis-
take OF undertaking the Beers. and the
absence OF proper precaution. No
doubt the affair Will revive Boer hopes
and inspire confidence among the
enemy at a critical moment.
Great things are expected by the
Beers Of the new communicating gen
oral, Gen. Botha. who has made his
reputation wholly during the present
eampaign Foreign officers serving
with the Beers have expressed sur
prise at his clever tactics. The proof
Of continuing Boer activity in the free
state will compel greater circumspec-
tion on the part of the British. and
will probably delay the march of Lord
Roberts northward. Detailed ac-
counts OF the fight at karee Siding
estimate the Boer forces variously
from 5000 to 5000. Brabants horse
occupied Wehner last Thursday un-
opposed
Lord Methuen has issued the follow
Ing notification at Kimberley: Il have
received instructions that If any dis
turbance occurs west of the Naal
river my force is to return and punish
the rebels Immediately"
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Todav,a Quo tatiOns.

CHICAGO, Ills, April Cattle
steady, good Ito prime steers 81 80,
1913. Hogs lower, $5.05, f5.4o.
CHICAGO, H., April 2.-Wheat
SIC. Corn 3S4c. Oats 234c.
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 2.-Wheat
72lc.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Kentucky Plot Thickens.

now stated that Judge Cantrill will
this afternoon instruct the grand
jury to indict all the Republican
state officers for usurpation in Office,
high nisdemeanor under Kentucky
law
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Maniac,s Desperate Deed.

Kansas City. April 2--Harborfng
imaginary wrongs. John w. W Nc
Kimn, aged - years Sunday after
noon shet and killed DIR B. F. Shaw.
his brother-fn-fa as the latter sat
reading the Sunday school lesson 10
his 5-year-old daughter Shaw died
instantly. McKimm. who had been al
inmate of q sanitarium and is believeS
to b inssre. threatened to kill the
other Eve members OF the family and
was only restrained after a struggle.
TEACHERS ELECT OFFICERS
Closing Session Of Northern Indiana
-reachers' Association.
Loganspert. Ind, April AT the
eiesing session OF the three days con
vention of the Northern Indiana
Teachers association in this city the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent. ]. W. Hamilton of Monticello:
vice president Walter Erwin of Nun
Gle: secretary. Belle Spencer OF South
Bend. treasurer. W. A. Mills Of At
tica. and railroad secretary. A B
Nalshary of Peru The members Of
the executive committee include Prof
Ella Rarger OF Richmond; o. s stan
ton OF Irvingson. Superintendent Bak-
er Of Winchester: E K Kenaston OF
Charlottesville. c. A Zeigier OF La
porte; Virgil Mcknight OF Marion: 81.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Fire Th,o,y. Non our

-. Iou:s. Ap~ii = The glass house
4 fhe Anheuser Hu>eh Brewing COM
amy. in which tile bottles for that
reat establishment were inanufact-
Iyed. WAS partl: destroyed J Y fire yes
er,iay rntaii.r- IssS II $4,000. par
ia!ly insured Aisu. 1902 men will
q ou5 ~ work tslnp3'.. ,-'1r IS a result
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Pretoria. April 1.-President Kru-
asr said in a public address that the
last expressed desire of the late Com
mandant Gen. Joubert was that he
should be succeeded as commandant
~ Gen. Louis Botha-
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Big strike I'm St. Louis.

ST. Louis, Mo, April 1.-Two
thousand carpenters and fifteen hun
dred painters here and in East St.
Louis struck for higher wages. The
carpenters want 45 cents an hour,
and the painters 3Tl cents per hour
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Killed by Gas.

TERRE HAuTE, Ind, April q
George Floacken and Richard Cooley
were killed by gas in hotel. 1t is
supposed they turned the gas on by
accident.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

In later dispatch Lord Roberts
says IN one battery all are missing
except two officers. He says the
enemy retired leaving 81 wounded.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

IS. Keep or Waterloo. and walter
Dunn OF Knox The total enrolment
was 2.1Jo The next annual meeting
will be held at Anderson.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
Combs Taken to Frankfort.

LEXINGTON, KY, April 2.-Rich-
ard Combs was brought here from
Beattyville today. He win be taken
to Frankfort this afternoon.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

mand crossed the bed of the river at
another point and escaped. The
strength of the enemy is estimated
at 8, 900. The ninth division reached
the ground at 2 p. m. today.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Canal System kxtension.

South Bend, Ind. ADrii Martin
Chiavek. years old, fell into tub
II hot water, and was fatally scAldsA.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

All are invited to attenf
the millinery opening a
Nary A. klute's, Wednes-
day and Thursday, April 4
and B.
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Easter display of millinery We'd
nesday and Thursday at Mrs. Cad
bury's. corner sixth and Main. 2-2t
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02

Do not fail to see the White Bronze
Monument at 416 Main street. 2-6t
Richmond daily palladium., 1900-04-02
TOWELS.

Lot bleached honey
comb cotton toWleS,
15x3O inches, heavy,
Sc each, SOC dozen.
BARRIERS take notice.
Lot 49c all linen
frinqed towels, ,colored
border, to close this
week for 29c. Also a
4Oc lot for Csc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-06
BRADY BADLY BEATEN.
\ Railronder Becomes Intoxicated
rnrs I,oVls A,,,onv CO p.aurers

A Railronder Becomes Intoxicated
and Falls Among strangers.
Tom Elder did the Good Samaritan
act about III O'clock Friday night when
he found, lying by the wayside near the
Murphy House II stranger whom he
feared was breathing his last. The man
was bleeding from bad wound back
of the left ear. also from severe cut on
the forehead. His head was badly
bruised and he had the appearance of
having been used rather roughly by
some one. AS Mr.. Elder approached the
corner near where the man was lying he
saw two men hurry away from the spot.
Finding the man Immediately after
wards, and seeing that he was uncon-
scious and bleeding. he informed the
police. officer Clark came to his assist
ance and took the stranger to the Third
avenue station. When the blood was
washed from his face sufficiently TO rec
ognize his features he was found to be
Terrence Brady, a railroader, who has
been working for the Central at Ago
ma for some time. Brady has been in the
city several days, and, only a day or so
ago, was before Mayor Pierce upon a
charge of intoxication. He did not de-
ny having been drunk, but could not
remember With whom he had been. He
drew s25 from the company Friday, and
in his pocket was found a So bill and q
small amount of change. He was ar
raigned before his honor this morning,
pleaded guilty to the intoxication charge
and was sentenced to six days work on
the stone pile.
John Jones, who was arrested during
the night upon charge of intoXication.
ard upon supposition that he had
slugged Brady, was arraigned before
the mayor this morning also. He will
have his hearing tonight
George johnson Was sentenced to six
days work this morning by Mayor
Pierce. johnson was arrested by officer
Clark for .hcillC drunk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-06
The GRINNELL NEWS.
Fi-tic Encounter at Depot Lands
Participants in the Cooler Install
lation Ceremony.

fistlc encounter AT Depot LANDS
Participants IN the Sooicf-lns tal-
iation ceremony.
tiri'llleii. jar Thursday evening /
ri9iln Bfiaset alad George Collins soi /
into q iistic debate at thu union depot /
Mhieh the aisai operator found iiimssli
utitiae 3lp referee alone. claude tiS-
.lsall' Hnlsi of p24ee, was summoned, /
Ing iNttef sons aliiiGaiy 1he alsputaiits
We're lodged in the CITY detention coop
':sss-fe3sN morning 'hsss We're or2ughl
peffie ESQ siyiifl, VINO III MS delight
f{iiSS informal manner allowed the ae-
8olsssd % l3teaa snlt'E % pam drunk-
lAeE Msfe assessed me MINIMUM hne.
y ag;t: Costs q total q So.ss. fs n4sht
el2ss,st9r y lS'ilss 70 discourage the
Di&etlets Q. using ttiF waiting rooms N
%fliea g cfl7iiS WHISKY and smoke
GEARS ppt a!alafenfly Win Indifferent
success though Y Is dellS Inc pest ne
can
Inc st9ckheissEs 81 ne Poweshlek
County Central Aslleuliural society
Eeleettd the to3leAyllis ottlesrs a the ai-
nuhi meeting: directors, ! + Porter.
a. ARMSTRONG, y. u. Wiley saInnei
JACOB, Jonn g Maniy. J9hi = l'eeief'
H. s. i'ushnell, y 7. frlSpis g. y.
; Alsiieri - " enid, Betn Jenkins, W.
7. Arthur y. w Clark, u; w Noffis,
y. Carney ana q. II. MeMufray,
Executive committee, %. J. carney, d.
Many, ~ W. MOTIFS, ~ JENKINS
4 ana sam JacDD. ne elfsic1ofs ciloss
4 the following President, =. jenklns;
4 o j. Carney ms ana George l'aus'la4
second ylce nresiae,ls. .. Z. Manly su-
}perIatendeil ei GROUNDS, =. y flisple
secretary Z. q. Z. Fierce treasurer ~,