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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
BOERs SEEMED OVERLOOKED.
Tommy Atkins Helped Himself to
PrOperty of Hoers

Paardeberg, Wednesday, Feb. 2S.-Al the
prisoners were paraded yesterday after
noon. They extended in long trailing
line, like a serpent across the plain and
as far as possible were arranged in COM
mandoes. The Free staters were kept
separate from the Transvaalers
The look upon the faces of the men as
they passed made 1t impossible to arrive
at any other conclusion than that they
were all overjoyed at their release from
the daily hell of shot and shell which
they had been experiencing lately. Many
did not even take the trouble to conceal
their delight from the soldiers guarding
them. They chatted freely with the Brit
ish. discussing the different battles In
which they had fought. All the prison
ers have an intense admiration for the
bravery and pluck of the Highlan nders. and
they freely confess that they are incapa-
Bile of the dash and so and pluck of the
British
Some of the sick prisoners have given
a vivid description of Gen. Cronie's night
march. 1t began in a panic and terrible
confusion prevailed throughout. The huge
wagons crowded the narrow ford. There
was an utter lack of order and desertions
were numerous. From them also was
learned the details of the Boar commissa-
riat. The Boer rations consisted of one
pound and half Of fresh meat daily and
one pound and a half of coffee, three
pounds Of sugar and five pounds Of flour
per man weekly.
Every man who was Off duty visited
the Boer laager yesterday and the crowd
of curious Tommies spent the day in
searching every nook and corner. What
might prove useful to the army has been
secured. The soldiers were allowed to
take whatever they liked. The men car
ried off clothing, kettles. cups and even
umbrellas.
The latest reports announce that large
force of Beers is operating ten miles away
on the British right front.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
SEABOARD BILL PASSED.
Biggest Railroad Fight of Years
Ended in Virginia.

Richmond, Va, March 2-The bill TO
charter the Richmond and Washington
Air Line Railway-the outlet of the
Greater Seaboard System from this city
north-passed the House of Delegates this
afternoon just as it came from the Sem
ate the vote being 66 to %. 1t now goes
10 the Governor. This ends the biggest
railway fight that has been known in the
Virginia general assembly for years.
The bill was antagonized by the Rich
mond Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road, in which the commonwealth owns
stock, and the incorpora tors of the new
line are required to purchase this stock
The road will practically parallel the
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac
between this city and Washington. 1t
will connect here with the Richmond
Petersburg and Carolina Railway now
building as a link of the Seaboard between
Richmond and Ridgewey, N. c., thus CIV
ing the Seaboard System a through line
from Washington to Tampa, Fla. At
Washington it is proposed to connect wi
the Pennsylvania or Baltimore and Ohio,
or both. for points north and west
The corporators of the new line, ] s.
Williams and others, are gentlemen
interested in the Seaboard System, and
they give bond that the road will be
speedily commenced and pushed TO COM
pietion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
BOER LOSSES At COLENsO.
Lyddite Wrought Fearful Havoc
Among the Enemy.

Colenso Camp Feb. 2S.-The Beers lost
heavily during yesterdays fighting. The
lyddite wrought fearful havoc in the
trenches. Many of the wounded were
quite yellow from the effects of the fumes
over 100 prisoners were taken. Many of
them we're Hollanders and a few were
genuine Beers
Considerable ammunition for rifles fell
into r-Te hands of the British, as well as
a damaged Maxim gun. Beers of 16 years
OF age were among the wounded. The
prisoners had not heard of The surrender
Of Gen. Cronje and discredited IL. The
majority seemed to be glad to be captured
They admit heavy losses recently.
The women remained with the Beers in
the trenches until three hours before the
British charged. Two women were found
one dead, the other fatally wounded. Be
fore she died, the latter said her husband
would not let her go as she was such a
good shot. The woman was only 10 years
OF age. An idea Of the intensity OF the
shell fire can be gathered from the fact
that Of the ninety-ive guns in action the
Nineteenth battery alone fired 794 rounds,
firing every ten seconds. The British cas-
ualties were about 2CO men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
THEY FOUGHT TO THE DEATH.
Duel Between Prominent Citizen
and school Teacher.

Brewersvine, Ind, March Am encoun-
ter with revolvers in the Main street Of
Brewersville to-day promises to result in
the death of both participants.
James Powers, a teacher in the public
school, and William A. Fuller, a leading
business man, were the principals and
the fight was to a finish. neither show
ing the white feather and both continu-
Ing until the chambers of their weapons
were empted into each other. The ply
sicians called to attend the wounded men
say there is not one chance in a hundred
for either to recover Both men fell at
the same time and as they were carried
away each swore vengeance against the
other should he recover.
The trouble which led to the shooting
arose yesterday when Powers took coca
sion to administer a whipping to Fullers
boy, one of his pupils. Fuller. as soon as
he was informed of the whipping became
enranged and sent word to Powers that he
would shoot him on sight. Powers return
ed an answer that he would arm himself
This morning they met On the street and
without a word both men drew their re-
volVers and began 10 fire.
People on all sides fed for safety and
watched the fight from behind convenient
barricades, no one daring to interfere.
Everything was over in a few seconds and
both men were found lying on the ground
within ten feet of each other.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
CONGRESSMAN EPPEs is DEAD.
His Demise the Result of an Opera
ton for Auncrdicifis

hof
Washington. March 3-Congressman
Sydney Eppes of Virginia died at Garfield
Hospital tonight at 1910 O'Clock. He
was operated on this morning for appen-
dicitis and has been steadily sinking
since.
Representative Sydney p Eppes of the
Fourth Virginia district was taken ill
Wednesday when he attended the House
session. but paid no serious attention to
his ailment until yesterday when pnyi-
clans were summoned and the appendicitis
symptoms were observed.
He was taken Immediately 10 the hos
pital and an operation was performed this
morning. His mother and relatives were
summoned from Virginia during the day.
His wife was al the deathbed
He was born I'm 1865. was journalist by
profession and had served in the STATE
Legislature of Virginia. in the Fffty-fifth
Congress until unseated by the Repubh-
cans, and in the present Congress. He
was a Democrat in politics.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
ENTHUSIASM AT KIMBERLEY.
Roberts wires of FriendIiness of ia G
wounded Beers.

London, March 3. 2:30 a. m.-Lord Rob
erts wires to the war office from Osfon-
teln. under date of March g AIS p. m,
as follows:
81 have just returned from paying Kim
berley hurried visit / was much graft
fed at finding the enthusiasm among the
Kimberley people regarding the care OF
the sick and wounded. All the houses
had been converted into hospitals anu the
men had been made most comfortable.
Il was struck with the friendly man
ner in which the wounded Beers and our
men chatted together upon the expert
ences Of the campaign"
ut delighted me TO see our soldiers
sharing their rations and biscuits with
the Boer prisoners before they commence
ed their march for Modder river Some
of the poor fellows were very hungry, 'af-
ter having been half-starved in the laag-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
PORTO RICO IN NEED OF CASH.
PRESIDENT ASKS THAT FUNDS BE
TURNED OVER TO HIM.

Wants the Money Collected From
Customs Duties to Use. for the Ben
eft of the IsIand-Sum So Far Col
lect.d Amounts to More Than 81
600, ,OOO-Message Sent to Congress
Asking That Immediate Action Be
Taken.
Washington, March 2-The President TO-
day sent the following message to Con-
gess:
TO the Senate and House of Repre-
sentauves: Since the evacuation of Porto
Rico by the Spanish forces on the 18th
|day of October, 1898, the United States
|has collected on products coming from
|that island TO the ports of the United
States the duties fixed by the Dingiey act
and amounting to $2,O95, ,455.SS and will con-
tnue 10 collect under said law until Con-
gress shall otherwise direct.
Although l had the power, and, having
b mind the best interests of the people
0i the island, used it 10 modify duties on
goods and products entering into Porto
Rico I did not have the power to remit
or modify duties on Porto Rican products
coming into the ports of the United States.
in view of the pressing necessity for i'm
mediate revenue in Porto Rico for con-
dieting the government there and for the
extension of public education, and in view
also of the provisional legislation lust in
6ugurated by the House of Representa-
lives, and for the purpose of making the
principle embodied in that legislation ap-
picable to the immediate past as well as
10 the immediate futures, l recommend
that the above sum so collected and the
same hereafter collected under existing
law shall, without waiting for the enact
ment of the general legislation now pend
ing, be appropriated for the use and benz
eft Of the island.
William Mckinley,
Executive Mansion, March q 19OO."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
now LADYsMITH SUFFERED.
Once Dashing Cavalry Brigade Has
Ceased 10 Exist.


Ceased 20 Exist.
London, March S.-The Standard pub
fishes the following dispatch from Lady
smith dated Thursday, March j.
THE once dashing cavalry brigade has
practically ceased TO exist At the be-
ginning OF the year we had $500 horses
and 1850 mules. Before the end of Jan,
uary we could only feed LOO horses, the
others had either been converted into
joints. soups and sausages or had been
left to forage for themselves. These poor.
emaciated animals-mere phantoms of
horses-were among the most painful
sights of the siege
Had we possessed an unlimited amount
of heavy guns and ammunition. we might
have made the position more bearable, al
though not a shot was fired, except in dire
necessity. There were on Feb. / only
forty rounds left for each naval gun.
while the supply for the field artillery
would have been exhausted in a couple
of minute engagements. Fortuna telY,
the Beers were ignorant of the true state
of affairs. Had they known of our real
weakness, they might have displayed
greater daring with results which-now
that we are safe-we can venture to con-
template. We are victorious because of
our mastery activity.
"The bombardment was heavy, but on
the whole ineffective. It is said that dur
ing the investment about 1900 shells We're
thrown into the town, an average OF three
tons OF explosives daily. Yet we hal
only thirty-five men killed and 1888 wound
ed our largest losses we're from dis
ease"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03

Beers Are in Full Flight and They
Are Being Pursued.

Ladysmith, Thursday. March 1-Gen.
BuAer, accompanied 10y his sian, arrived
here at l1:4O a. m to-day.
He entered the town unnoticed, as more
cavalry WAS coming in during the morn
ing. The news of his arrival soon spread
however, and Gen. White and his STAFF
at once went to see him. The two Gem
erals met amid scenes of tremendous en-
thusiasm, and Gen. Butler had an i'm
mense reception.
II is understood that the Beers are in
fun flight towards the Free State. and a
flying column of Ladysmith troops are
pursuing them. The Beers left many wa
gons and guns and quantities of provisions
and ammunition behind them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
EMPLOYED ENEMY'S TACTICS.
FiIipinOs Dismayed at Being Ann
bushed by Americans.

Manila, March 2, a. m-Col. Anderson,
with the Thirty-eighth Infantry, employ
ing the insurgents own Tactics, has am
pushed the enemy near Batangas.
Through spies, Col. Anderson learned
that a detachment of insurgents would
pass a certain road. He posted his SOL
diers, concealed among the trees lining
the road and when the enemy arrived the
Americans volieyed Unexpectedly, killing
twenty-four insurgents, wounding thirty
and capturing several. Some arms and
ammunition also were captured
The effect of this blow has been salu-
tary The enemy in that locality are dis
mayed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
BRITISH AVENGED MURDERS.
Several Villagers Killed and About
1900 Houses Burned.

Rangoon, British Burmah, March 2.-The
British punitive expedition sent to avenge
the murder in the Monghem district of
Messrs. Kiddle and Sutherland, British
commissioners, who had been engaged in
demarkation of the Burmo-Chinese boun-
dairy. has captured the whole group of
villages implicated in the affair. Several
OF the villagers have been killed and 1900
houses have been burned,
The announcement of the murder Of
Messrs. Kiddle and Sutherland was tele-
graphed from Rangoon to the Associated
Press Feb. 13 last and 1t was added that
Consul Litton had been wounded, but had
succeeded in making his escape.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03

his arrival to the discomfort of the kim
berley passengers, who were obliged 90 go
foodless.
Gen. Cronje looks detected and miser-
able and is much grayer. He entered
the refreshment room accompanied by his
wife, son and interpreter. and Gen. Pretty
man and his staff. Taking his seat al \
table, Gen. Cronje covered his face with
ms hands for "a few moments as he ems
gagged In prayer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
CRoNJE EXPECTED RELIEF.
That Was why He Held Out So Long
Agninst british.

LONDON, March "A Paardeberg dis
patch dated Feb. q, says Gen. Cronje sup
posed Gen. Dewet was bringing up rein
forcements. on the 26th he photographed
the latter that he must surrender unless
relieved Immediately, 90 which Dewet re-
piled he would soon be relieved but fail
ed to effect any diversions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
CUBAN RISING PREDICTED.
said There Is n Great Demand for
Spurs and Machetes.

Mobile, Ala, March 2.-The Mobile Reg
ister's Havana correspondent, under date
OF Feb. "a, says he has inside informa-
ton that there will be rising on the
island before long, and there is a great
demand for spurs, machetes and ham
mocks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
cRoNJE LOOKS DETECTED.
Entered Restaurant ana Engaged In
Prayer Before Eating.

Orange River. March L-Gen. Cronje
and his wife passed here last night, en-
route TO Cape Town. Elaborate precau-
tlons had been taken to prevent the pub
lie from seeing him, and even the ofTi.
GERS were ordered off the station and the
refreshment room was kept closed before
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
BIG FIRE IN JACKSONVILLE.
Three Firemen Were Injured by a
Falling wall.

jacksonville Fla. March "A fire broke
out in the McMurray and Baker wagon
factory at Il o'clock tonight and COM
pletely destroyed the building and stock.
The loss is estimated at $1,000; stock COW
cred by insurance.
A wall fell IN on three fremen, injuring
John Jones, r. c. Corson and John Ros-
san, two Of them, it is feared, seriously.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
FACING THE BoER FORCES.
REFORMED TRANsVAAL ARMY or
POSING GEN. ROBERTS.

1t Is Supposed 10 lie Receiving Ac-
crettons From Around Ladysmith.
Lord Roberts Has Ample Troops 10
Cope With This FOrce--BOevs ES-
pected to Concentrate Their
Forces-No Explanation Made OF
Reinforce to BE Sent Rob-
crts.
Osfonteiu. March 2-The Boers have
now been definitely located four miles from
the British front, their left resting on
high kopje and their right on the river.
The burgher force is estimated to number
between 5000 and 5000
The British camp has been moved here.
A heavy rain is falling. the veldt is inn
proving, supplies are rapidly arriving and
the men are in good health. despite the
fact that they have been on half rations
for fortnight.
Mr. Cecil Rhodes sent a quantity of
champagne from Kimberly TO be drunk
to the health of Lord Roberts.
Lord Roberts has published an order
thanking the troops for their courage
amid hardships.
The Boer forces on our front are be-
lieved 10 be under the joint command OF
Botha, Delarey and Dewet They are ex-
pecting reinforcements from Natal.
The guns that were captured az Paarde-
berg have been brought here. The rifles
have, in many cases, scriptural texts en-
graved upon them, for example, Lord
strengthen this arm
1t is said that just prior 10 Gen. Cronje's >
surrender there was almost mutiny in
the camp.
London. March 3, AIS a. m.-Lord Rob-
erts at Osfontein, six or eight miles east
of Paardeberg faces the reformed Boer
army from 5000 to 5000 strong.
This may be merely a corps of observa-
ton ready to retire on prepared positions.
Doubtless it is receiving accretions from
The late besiegers of Ladysmith and from
other points.
Whatever the force may be, Lord Rob
erts has ample troops to cope with 1t.
The Beers are temporarily favored by a
heavy rain falling on the veldt and max
ing the grass improve.
Lord Roberts has surprised observers by
the excellence of his transport during the
first advance, and he is likely to do so
again, although military men here think
ne must wait for some days before going
much farther.
The Beers, presumably, win use this de-
lay for all it is worth, putting their re-
sources together.
Dr. Leyds gives out the opinion that the
British entry of Bloemfontein is daily ex-
| pected, as Commandants Dewet and De-
| larey had been instructed only 10 retard
the advance of Lord Roberts until the con-
| centration under Gen. Joufbert had been
accomplished.
| No adequate explanation is yet made
| of the 5000 reinforcements that are pre-
| pairing for Lord Roberts. Such explana-
| tions as are advanced tentatively suggest
| either that the Cape Dutch have become
| more restive or that the imperial govern
ment has a hint of foreign suggestions as
| TO the future status of the aihed republics.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
MAFEKING MAY BIC RELIEVED.
Report That Siege Is Raised Is Con-
sidered True.

New York, March 2.-Boer report is
published from Brussels that che siege
Of Mafeking has been raised. The news
is unconhrmed, but is probably true.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
Polo at Aiken, $. c.

| New York. March 2--rhe Polo Assosfa-
ton announces tournaments under its
| auspices at Aiken, $. G., March 1924.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
FLAG WAS KEPT FLYING.
Gen. white Thanks the Heroic Peo-
pIe of Ladysmith.

IAdysmlth Thursday, March 1.-Sur-
rounded by cheering soldiers, the towns
people and coolies celebrating the relief
OF the town, Sir George White, at the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03

continueo ON Fifth Page,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-03
secretary Wilson.

One OF the most genial and aunassum-
ing members of the official family is
Secretary Wilson OF the agricultural de-
partment. Although IL is supposed that
to be the head of the department of agri-
culture one must necessarily be a farmer,
wear coarse boots, rough clothing, wool
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-13
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-13
FOLLOWING CHRIST
Subject of Sermon Last Night by
Rev. g. L. Pearson.

Rev. c.. s. Pearson of the Methodist
Episcopal Church preached Iast night on
Following Christ
He considered the command of Jesus
Follow Me"-in its relation to the sew
eral occasions that called it forth, and
Noted two things that seemed TO underlie
it: First, they all imply an immediate re-
srCnse. Character is in the present: pres
Ient action decides 1t. Jesus commands
immediate decision in the Interest of the
individual character and life. We note
also the completeness of the surrender
the words imply. God is not satisfied with
divided heart. He wants the whole life
to be devoted to his care and his service.
This command, Follow Me-" compre-
heDds an immediate and entire consecra-
ton of all to Christ.
A follower of Christ takes Him as a
teacher. learns of Him and lives accord
ing to His precepts. He accepts Christ
as a perfect example in all things, and
patterns his, life after Him. But more
than this. i'm following Christ he comes
into q personal fes AaFshin with Him. He
fires Him a personal Friend who enters
into intimate and precious friendship
with those who seek Him. This follow
ship Is the highest and most blessed ex-
p' rience possible to man. 1t is the hu-
man soul brought into vital touch with
God. Jesus offers Himself to ALL He in
vites all to follow Him. promising them
al the benefits of His passion, the bless
/ ing OF His friendship and the life which
( i9 eternal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-13
Sam'l Barney, The
Slayer Of j. W.
Lorbeer.
BOTH EMPLOYEES OF
OAHU RAILROAD
Yardmaster Victim of Brakeman
He Discharged For
Drunkenness.

John w. Lorbeer, yardmaster of the
depot in this city. was shot twice yes
terday morning at s:45 o'clock by re-
volver in the hands of Samuel Barney.
a train hand. He died at ten minutes
past Il o'clock noon, at the Queens
Hospital.
Samuel Barney, who fired the fatal
shots, is now detained at the police sta
tion, where he will remain until the de-
cision of the coroner's jury. The pistol
with which the murder was committed
was taken from Barney's possession,
and with other effects is now held at
the Sheriff,s office.
Conflicting statements as to the caus-
es leading up to the tragedy and the
manner in which Lorbeer met his
death have been made, although even
the prisoner admits that the bullets
were fired from the revolver which he
had in his hand.
DR.. Cooper, who attended the dying
reached Lorbeer was conscious and
perfectly rational, and remained so un-
til the anesthetic was administered.
When asked by DR.. Cooper what was
the cause of the trouble and how the
shooting came about, Lorbeer replied
Il had discharged Barney because he
had been dissipating. He had beer
drinking, and that was why I discharg.
ed him"
When asked by DR.. Cooper whether
there We're any witnesses to the affair
Lorbeer answered, "Yes; plenty O
them"
DO you know who shot you?" wa
asked.
"Yes; it was Barney"
According to a number of eye-wit
nesses Lorbeer was making ready t.
send out the 9:15 train yesterday morn
ing. Many of the railway employe
were standing around the yard in from
of the roundhouse waiting for the trail
to be made up which they intende,