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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
DENOUNCED AS A COWARD.
President Steyn's Ignomiuious Flight
from Bloemfonteiu.

London, March 16.-The Standard has
the following, dispatch from BIoemfon-
tein dated Thursday, March 10: The
civil authorities here definitely made up
their minds To surrender on Monday 4
stormy meeting WAS held. presided over
by Mr.. Steyn, whom Mr.. Fraser de-
nounced as coward. charging him with
a want of enough moral courage to ac-
cept the situation. The late President
was. however, not to be persuaded and
when the meeting broke our he left for
the north.
The occupation was extremely orderly
and welimanaged. The spectacle was
most impressive when the Sixth division
marched through in grand style. not
withstanding that like the rest of the
army it had covered forty miles iii TWEEN
ty-seEen hours. Large numbers of the
burghers are surrendering their arms
Many have fled to their homes Others
are trekking to the east or to the north
with their cattle and goods During the
last few days the inhabitants of Bloom
fOntein had gone i'll deadly fear Of the vio-
lence of the Transvaalers and consc-
Quentiy the city resembles rather re-
lieved than a captured town. Mr. Yves
sells, president of the Raad, has gone to
England to solicit public sympathy and
to plead for the independence OF the
Free State
The Times publishes the following
from Bl0smfontein. dated Tuesday: Con
tempt for the flight Of the Free Staters
IS universal. many people asserting that
President Steyn would have been shot
if his intention to flee had been known.
More harm has been done the Dutch
cause by the gnominious surrender than
is conceivable, and, despite the state
ments Of the brother of Steyn. it is doubt
full that there will be any more resistance
south of the Wall
No Boer wounded were left in Bloom
fontcin. When asked the reason by Lord
Roberts, Mr.. Fraser replied: The
burghers don't like fish, and would not
care to GO to Cape Town.
The evidence goes to show that so far
as tbs southern part of the Free State
is concerned, there will be no further
resistance. 1t is understood that Mr..
Fraser. Mr. Vessels and other leaders
are quite prepared to accept the position
OF selfgoverning British colony
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
RAzING OF JOHANNESBURG.
If Attempted President Kruger will
be Held Personally Responsible.

London, March 16-The secretary of
state for the colonies. Joseph Chamber
lain, answering question in the House
of Commons as to the, threats Of demol-
ishing the mines and razing johannes
burg, said that at the commencement of
the war, President Kruger was warned
that be and his government would be
held personally responsible for any act
contrary to the usages of civilized com
munities.
Montagu Whites threat in an Ameri-
can newspaper that the Beers will sacri-
fee Johannesburg and raze it to the
ground if necessary is not taken very
seriously Mr. Chamberlain's statement
that President Kruger has already been
warned as to the consequences of such
conduct is regarded as showing that suf-
ficient precaution has been taken
The Times suggests that hurghers
should be warned that their farms will
be taxed as q guarantee against any dam
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20

Kruger, two days ago, annexed the
Orange Free State to the South African
republic.
May Not Go to ST. Helena.
London March 1.-THE Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says:
The Boer prisoners, | learn, will be
detained indefinitely on board the trans
ports and the Free Staters will perhaps
be spared the tip to st. Helena"
Leave for South Africa.
The departure of Lady Roberts from
London for South Africa today was made
the occasion for popular demonstration
Among her fellow travellers were the
Duchess of Teck, who has gone to join
her husband; Gen. Sir Frederick Car
rington and staff; Lady Gresham and
Miss Rhodes, the latter Cecil Rhodes
sister. A large gathering of friends babe
Lady Roberts farewell, including MIR.
Broderick. the parliamentary secretary of
the foreign Office; Mr.. Wyndham, the
parliamentary secretary Of the war Of
fee: Mr.. Newton, the lord-mayor Of
London, and the Duke of Abercorn.
Lady Roberts was accompanied by her
two daughters all in the deepest mourn
ing. Shortly after they entered their
saloon carriage. the lord-mayor presented
the three ladies with lunches Of sham
rock. The departure of the train was
the signal for great Cutburst Of eDthu-
siasm, cheering and the waving of flags
and handkerchiefs and hats.
Railroad Reopened.
Van Zyl, Friday. March 1G.-The rail
road has been reopened from Bloemfon-
and the grenadiers have just arrived at
NOrYalS DOut
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
AS A RELIGIOUS DAILY.
The Topeka Capital to be Contin-
ued Upon Modified Shell
don Lines.

Topeka, Kas, March 1.-THE business
management of the Topeka Capital an
aounces that the paper will be continued
as a religious daily on the lines estab-
lished by Rev. Charles NJ Sheldon The
men who suggested to the author of
In His Steps that he edit their daily
as he believed Christ would edit it, and
who worked up a circulation OF nearly
half million, do not propose that the
profits Of the boom shall vanish with the
retirement of MI Sheldon from the edi-
torial chair.
Fred O. popenoe, business manager of
the Capital, says J X Hudson, the pres
cnt editor-in-chief. will continue to act in
that capacity, and associated with him
will be Harold r. Chase who will do the
religious editorial writing, and Augustus
{. BabiZe, who will serve as managing
editor. Mr.. Babize is Il Chicago newspa-
per man and holds stock i'll the Capital
corporation.
Mr.. Sheldon declared Mr.. Popenoe,
feels that he was not intended for that
sort of work and the owners Of the pa
per feel that the course which he has
marked cut cannot be strictly followed
with profit to the paper or success TIC the
cause which it will represent
Editor j. X. Hudson, when asked If
he would edit the Capital as a religious
daily on the lines laid down by Mr..
Sheldon, said: NO, sir; not for a min
ute will | do So
This is taken to indicate that Mr.. Ba-
biZe will be the new editor-in-chief.H
'On general lines" continued the busl-
ness manager in his statement. the
Capital will continue to follow the eX-
ample which Mr.. Sheldon has set, but
we shall print more news than he has
furnished and of necessity less of the
matter of a special character. The pa
per will not be non-partlsan, as it has
been under his control. but Republican
as it was before he assumed the editor
ship.
1.-The price of the paper will not be
changed. Mr.. Sheldon will at the proper
time make known through its columns
his desire that the Christian people of
the United States continue the support
which they have afforded during his
term as editor. We shall make it
Il much newsier paper than it has been
for the present week. Mr.. Sheldon him
self would have done so had it not been
was limited
In connection with all this, it is broad
~ intimated that Topeka just now is not
without it gold-brick operators Mr..
Sheldon, these critics go on to say is the
possessor Of the gilded paving block and
the capital owners have the money. In
cldentally, the public may buy. if it
wishes, Of what bricks remain in stock.
The Capital was advertised throughout
the world by Mr.. Sheldon. who gets little
for his efforts other than realization
that he has failed to convince the world
or the proprieters of the Capital for that
matter. that his ideas are practicable
The paper Will be continued on the Shell
don lines. it is said. but it is difficult to
see where this announcement harmoniZes
with the policy to be carried out. The
modification will take the paper away
from Sheldonism. All that will remain
will be the prestige which his name has
contributed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
VIEWS OF CECIL RHODES.
Republics Need Several Years of
Crown Colony Government.


Crown Colony Government.
Cape Town, Thursday, March 15.-1n
an interview published in the Cape Ar
gus Cecil Rhodes is quoted as saying:
i feel strongly that we cannot have
peace in South Africa SO long as we
have in the republics a rallying ground
for disloyalty and disaffection. TO go
further | do not think we can safely
fcderate till we have had some years of
crown colony government. Personally /
have done with the bund.
When the British forced the passage
of the Orange river this morning, they
surprised the Beers.
The British troops occupied q position
on the north side of the river with little
opposition and are now building d pom
toon.
jamestown. Cape Colony, Thursday,
March 1o.-There was much enthusiasm
at Aliwal North when Gen. Brabant's
troops occupied that place. Commando
ant Oliver. the Boer commander. apollo
gized for the action of the Beers during
the last days of the occupation. saying be
could not control his men. The British
are now entrenched on the Free State
side of the Orange river, with the Beers
holding an advantageous hill in front of
them. Gen. Brabant is greatly ham
pered owing to the lack of artillery, hav-
ing only two tfteen-pounders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
CHESS CONTEST BY WIRE.
international Games Between Amer
lea and Great Britain

New York, March 17-Once more
America and Great Britain will meet in
chess match, in which the moves will
be transmitted by cable. The American
team will conduct their games under the
auspices of the Brooklyn Chess club at
the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the
Britishers will play at the Cafe Monico,
London, connected by direct wires, so
as to make it possible to play ten games
simultaneously each American being
pitted against one member of the British
team. The contest will take place next
Friday and Saturday. These matches
are played for the possession of a $1,000
trophy donated by Sir George Newnes,
president of the British Chess club. Lon
don. To hold the trophy permanently
team must win it three times So far
each side has won the trophy twice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
WAR ABOUT OVER.
Opinion of Bishop Potter After Visit
to Philippines.

New York, March 17.-Bishop Henry
c. Potter arrived today on the Campania,
from Liverpool. Speaking Of the condi-
ton of the Philippines, which islands he
visited in his absence from home, he
said that en- the whole they were salts
factory.
But" he added. Il should not care to
discuss them at length until | have had
time to think them over" He paid a
tribute to the American soldiers in the
Philippines. He said all of them whom
he saw were fine men, splendid in appear
ance, and in good condition. The war in
the Philippines, he said, he believed to
be practically over. THAT at least he
added, seemed to be the situation when
| left in December
Bishop Potter said he went to the Phil
ippines on an ecclesiastical mission, and
added that some advance had been made
toward the establishment of an Episcopal
church ia the Philippines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
MARCH RECORDS BEATEN.
Unprecedented Cold Weather for This
Time Of Year.

Chicago, H., March 1.-THE tempera-
ture this morning beat all records for this
late in March since 1883. At O'Clock this
morning the thermometer registered / be-
low zero. The cold wave which originat-
ed in the Northwest, had its center III
this district. Chicago, Milwaukee and
Green Bay were the only places where
the temperature reached zero. The frost,
filled the police stations with dodgers and
there was much suffering among the poor
families.
According to the prediction Of the
weather bureau, there is no warm wave
crate today. In the Northwest the tenn
perature is much higher than in this dis
trict. The thermometer in the Dakotas
showed between 16 degrees and Is de-
grees above zero. and the temperature
was rising. The freezing weather
reached as far south as Macon, Ga.
while in northern Texas, Oklahoma and
the Indian territory heavy snowstorms
nroCaiIoJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
IMPORTANT TAX DECISION.
Mich gan Firm Must Pay Its Personal
Tax.

Crystal Falls Mich, March 16.-The
Supreme court has reversed the decision
of Judge Stone in the case of the North
western Cooperage company against Ed
ward Scott The township treasurer
who preceded Scott in Iron River town
ship refused to make return of $1,000
tax roll was void. When Scott took the
office he applied to the county treasurer
for warrant and was given one CON
tanning the personal tax of every person
in Iron River whose tax was not marked
belonging to the Northwestern Cooper
age company to satisfy the tax and the
county replevined. Judge Stone held
that there must be a return before the
county treasurer could give a warrant
The tax will now be paid
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
COVERED WITH BURNING OIL.
Loss OF Five Live Results from Ex-
Dlosion of Gasoline.

Columbus, o., March 17.-Five dead,
one fatally and one seriously wounded is
the result of an attempt to start a fire
with gasoline last night at James Weav-
er's residence. An explosion followed,
the building caught fire and the inmates
covered with the burning fluid The dead
are: Philip Weaver aged 40; Roy
Weaver, aged IA; Loray Weaver. aged
}; Tully Weaver, aged 3; Joseph White,
aged 30. Fatally burned: Alice
Weaver. Seriously burned: James
Weaver. The property loss from the fire
was trifiing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
TWINS JOINED TOGETHER.
Curious Freak of Nature Born to a
Cleveland Womaa.

Cleveland, O., March 17.-Mrs. Isaac
Rozensweig of this city has given birth
to girl twins. joined together like the
famous Siamese twins. The infants died
soon after birth. The bodies are joined
from the seventh ribs to a point just
below the hips. The left side of one Of
the children is joined to the right side
of the other, the seventh rib Of each be-
ing Joined. The stomachs and bowels
of each are separate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
Terrorized by Whitetans.

Column 6la, ,. y, March last night
Neeces, in Orangeburg county, stating
that the community was terroriZed by
whitecaps The governor hurried the
sheriff to the place and received a dis
patch from him saying everything is quiet
today.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
MINERS STRIKE SETTLED.
Com promise Reached at a Conference
Held at MassiI1on,

Mass:llon. o. March IA compro-
mise has been reached at the miners and
operators conference here and as a re-
suit there will be no strike in this dis
trict during the present year. The min
ers withdrew their demand for 10-cent
dlfferential and also the 4-cent Increase
for thin vein work The miners get a
slight increase on room turning and
break throughs."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
Duration of a " ink.

a German scientist has gone to some
trouble to calculate the average duration
of wink. in order to ascertain just
what the phrase lin the twinkling of an
eye" means. He says that a wink occu-
lid descends in one-tenth of a second
stays down thirteen-hundredths of a sec
ond and rises again in seventeen hun
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
Business Houses Destroyed.

Troy, O., March 1I.-F'ire last night
destroyed almost an entire square, includ-
ing seven business houses. The loss will
reach from 5000 to 100000 Several
explosions occurred during the fire. In
surance light so far as known
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
Eilipinos NAV Enlist.

Washington. D. c., March 17-The
acknowledgement received a telegram to-
day from Gen. Otis asking authority to
allow Filipinos to enlist as members OF
the regimental bands in the Philippines
The request will be granted as matte.
of policy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20

kruger Annexes Free State.

Bethulie Orange Free State. Thurs
day, March 15.-Gen, Gatacre. on arriv-
ing here, found that all the Beers had
lied. The town was nearly deserted, the
Dutch having trekked on hearing of the
occupation of Bloemfontein.
1t is believed that the Beers retired III
the direction of Dewet's doyp. The tele
graph is open to Springfontein.
1t is understood here that President
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
Rebuild Onronagon River Bird ge.

Houghton, Mich, March 16.-McCurdy
Bros. of Houghton have been awarded
the government contract for rebuilding
the east pier at the mouth of the Ontona-
gon river. 1t will be nearly quarter
OF mile in length.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
FINE AND IMPRISONMENT.

President in Chicago.
Magill. former president of the Ayenne
Savings bank, which collapsed in Au-
gust, 1896, was today convicted of re-
ceiving deposits knowing his institution
was in an insolvent condition, and sen
fenced to the penitentiary for an indef-
mite term. He was also fined double the
amount of the deposit received, the fine
amounting to S2936. The usual motion
for new trial was made and will be
argued later.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20
Fruit Trees on French Highways.

1t is announced that the French gov
eminent, looking out for a new source
Of revenue, has determined to plant fruit
trees all along the public high roads of
France
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20

The Christian EndeavOr society is
represented in every country III the
world.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-20

There's story of a farmer and his son driv-
ing a load to market. OF the team they were
driving one was steady reliable old gray mare
the other a fractions, balky black horse. On
the way the wagon was stalled and the black
horse sulked and refused to pull. "Whatll we
do father?" said the younger man. Well said
the father, 81 guess we'll have to lay the CAD on
the old gray" That homely compliment to
women: 1.-THE gray mares the better horse
suggests how often when there's an extra strain
to be borne it is laid on the woman's back.
How often she brakes down at last under the
added weight of some last straw" Women
who are dragging along YEARLY through life can
gain real strength by the use of DR.. Pierces Col
den Medical Discovery. 1t puts back in concen-
trated form the strength making material which
working women use up more rapidly than it can
be restored by Nature in the ordinary processes
of nourisbment and rest. DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets are universal favorites with women
because they are easy to take and thoroughly
effective in curing the consequences Of consti-
patton.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-20
Urbana UnraveIinqS.

Tuesday, July 17.-Weather cloudy
and cooler. More than two inches of
rain Monday. Elk creek out of its
banks and hay making at a stand
still for while. Flax yearly all cut
and the quality good.
The lies boys are blowing stubble
land.
]. w. PETER was visiting in Urbana
Sunday,
o. NJ. Balch was in town last week,
on business.
The Nicely boys shipped a car of new
hay last week.
There was a dance at Neely's barn
last Saturday night.
Frank Smith went to Woodson Co.
Monday on business.
ID. L. Swan had his store front
painted blue last week.
Harry Turner is talking OF going
to Colorado for his health.
There has been but one teacher ap'
piled for the Urbana school as yet.
Ed Fisher has a new boy at his
house Of the regulation size and
weight.
Gilbert Mcconnell is drilling a well
for Elyin Noble. Harry Greisel Is
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-20
Lcanna Lines.

July 1S-A much needed rain fell
| today.
Ebe Tompson is home again for a
short visit.
Lonnie McCraken is working for
Fred Haymalier.
Meta and Erret Afford were trad
ing in Chanutc Friday.
Rev. NJ. Ingles returned Friday from
business trip to OSwego.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. J. Burghart had
Rollin folks visiting them Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Dunning is STAYING at
Erie and taking course in music.
Mrs. Col. Tompson who has been
quite i'll for some tine is much better.
Miss Anna Dunningan is assisting
Mrs. Hanson with her work this week.
There was a party at Mr.. Barnett'S
Saturday night. He has just complet-
ed the addition to his house and now
has very snug farm house.
Joseph Tompson died at his home
near HUMBOLDT Tuesday and was
buried Wednesday. Mrs. Scantling
and daughter attended flom this
vicinity.
Clark Afford has purchased a man
dolin and is now breaking the monot-
ony Of bachelor life by feasting his
sonl upon those sweet harmonious
discordS.
About twenty-five young people
gathered at the home of Curtis Hunter
Yesterday evening to help him cele-
brate his 18th birthday, Refresh.
ments were served and the evening
very pleasantly spent in games and
music.
Through negligence on our part
we neglected to mention last week
that Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Donham, of
Pittsburg, have been visiting relatives
here for some time. Mr.. Donham re-
turned home Sunday, but Mrs. Don
ham will remain for few days yet to
visit friends.
The convention was well attended
considering the threatening weather,
and although several were absent
whose names appeared on the pro-
gram, their places were filled by vol
unteerS and a very interesting pro-
gram was rendered. Officers for the
ensuing year were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. Libbie Ingles; secre-
tary. Miss Rena Wheeler; treasurer,
Fl. n. Filson. Each school in the
township was allowed to select men,
Der to represent their school and they
were to serve as vice presidents of the
convention. The next meeting will
be held at Odense the third Sunday in
| October.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-20
Resolutions of Respect.

At their regular meeting, carleton
Post No. 206, Department of Kansas,
6. A. r.. adopted the following pream-
BILE and resolutions:
As the Great Commander of the Uni
verse has seen fit to remove from our
midst our beloved comrade, Rudolph
Umbarger, to answer the last roll call;
therefore we, the members Of. this
post, unite in the following resolutions
to be published and entered on the
records of the post as follows:
Resolved, That in the death of Com
rade r. Umbarger the post has lost
one of It's most Jealous members, n
steady and ready worker for the prin-
cip!eS and good of tie order, Il genial
cOmrade ever ready for duty at all
times, and that the country at large
has lost one honest and enterprising
citizen whose place will be hard to fill.
That we sympath'Ze most sincerely
with his lonely widow and bereaved
family, and pledge ourselves to assist
them in any manner consistent with
christian duty, whenever occasion for
same offers itself.
That copies of these resolutions be
furnished the widow of Comrade I'm
barger, and the CHANUTE TINES and
Thayer Independent News; also one
copy to the adjutant of this Post for
entry on post records. BY order of the
Post. Z. Il. ALEXANDER,
David Shmid, Commander.
Cor. Sec.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-20
Bio Creek BrOWSinqS.

To late for last week
VIM. Evens is stacking oats for Ike
BoggS,
Norman Mills is helping Harry
Kcyes through haying.
Mr.. Atchson and family visited at
w. II, Browns Sunday.
Chas. Overbay and wife Sundayed
with the formers parents.
Chas. Pierce and f. e. Maynard
went fishing one day last week.
Herbert and Luther Cummings Sc
cured homesteadS in Oklahoma.
Mrs. Nettie Booze OF Harmony was
visiting her mother one day this week.
Don't forget the Sunday Schoolcon
vention at Leanna next Sunday after
noon at two o'clock.
Will Kelley and Frank Boggs at
tended the lecture at the Baptist
church Sunday night
The Leanna Swimming station is a
90. The requisite amount of funds
has,been raised by subscription and
the managers hope to have it running
in short time.